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Buy Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter For Only $402.99 On GearBest

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Updated Mar 7, 2018

Xiaomi recently took the wraps off its M365 electric scooter which sports a unique design. It has been made using aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and it weighs in at 12.5kg.

While the Xiaomi-branded M365 is an ideal vehicle for almost everyone, some people are likely to refrain from spending a lot of money to buy an electric scooter. But much to their relief, GearBest is offering big discounts on the Europe version of the M365 folding electric scooter.

As part of its Flash Sale, the site is giving 10% and 6% off on the black and white color versions of the M365 electric scooter, respectively. Let’s check out the details

With a 10% discount, the black-tinted M365 is currently up for grabs for $408.99; however, there were only 9 pieces left at the time of writing. Moreover, this promo is slated to end in just 3 days.

You can use the coupon code, ‘Xiaomi M365 Scooter’ to get an additional discount. After applying the aforesaid coupon code, your subtotal drops to only $402.99.

The white version of the M365, on the other hand, has received 6% discount, which reduces its selling price to only $427.39. The item dispatches between March 6 to March 9 and you can choose from three different warehouse options. You can click here to take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

The site is also giving 19% discount on both black and white color versions of the M365 electric scooter. You can get your hands on the smart and practical foldable vehicle by shelling out only $462.59.

Aside from that, you can use coupon code ‘Xiaomi M365 Scooter60’ at the time of checking out to get an extra discount. This will reduce your subtotal to only $399.99. You can head straight to this link to get the discount and use the coupon code before it expires.

Buy Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter For Only $399.99 On GearBest

Buy WiFi Smart Plug For Amazon Alexa & Google Home For Only $13.93 On TomTop [Coupon Code]

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Get 29% Off On WiFi Smart Plug For Amazon Alexa and for Google Home On TomTop

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Mar 3, 2018

TomTop is currently offering 29% discount on WiFi Smart Plug LED Indicator Voice Control for Amazon Alexa and for Google Home IFTTT, which carries a price tag of US$23.91 without the abovementioned discount. Let’s check out the details.

Apart from sporting an uber-cool tech layout, this WiFi smart plug is capable of making your home smarter with just a click on your smartphone. It lets you take control of your household appliances with just your smartphone using the free smart app.
If you’d like to make your life easier without emptying your pocket, head straight to this link and buy this item for a discounted price of only $16.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

In addition to getting the discount offered by TomTop, you can apply promotion code ‘SPLA18’ at the time of checking to save an additional $3.06. The aforesaid promotion code will reduce your grand total to only $13.93.

However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

Get Up To 50% Off On Top Lighting & Gadgets On GearBest

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Check Out GearBest’s Top Lighting Store & Gadget Sale

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Mar 3, 2018

Tech buffs, rejoice. GearBest is giving up to 50% discount as part of its Top Lighting Stores & Gadgets promo. Let’s check out the details.

The products have been split into multiple categories in a bid facilitate the search process. Here’s what each category comprises.

Flash Sale

The Flash Sale category is rife with electronic items that carry discounted price tags. For instance, YWXLight LED Headlamp which sells for $19.89 can be purchased for just $12.99 for 3 days. The site is offering a 35% off on the item’s original asking price.
Likewise, you can get 34% discount on 360 Degree Electric Rotating Cosmos Projector Night Lamp’s selling price before the promo comes to an end in 3 days. While the item’s discounted price is only $11.69, it’s worth noting that there were only 99 pieces left at the time of writing.

Ywxlight Store

Among a slew of other amazing items, this section includes YWXLight Double Sided RGB LED Light Sword (2 pieces), which are currently up for grabs for a slashed price of $9.99. After the promo, which is slated end in 3 days, the item is likely to retain its original sale price.

There’s 40% discount on YWXLight LED Light Bulb Leaping Flickering Flame, which brings its actual selling price of $9.99 down to only $5.99. This promo will end in 4 days, but there are still 768 pieces remaining.

Supli Store

You can get 33% off on the remaining 100 pieces of Supli 20M 5050 RGB 600-LED Strip Flexible Tape String Lights in this category. The product currently carries a lowered price tag of $23.69.

Alternatively, you can buy Supli Led 10W RGB Smart Light Bulb Speaker Generation Ii for only $12.39 in this category. This is a 27% markdown in the item’s real selling price of $16.89.

Jiawen Store

Shenzhen-based manufacturer of smart LED lighting products, Jiawen sells all sorts of lighting. This category is crammed with select Jiawen-branded items that you can buy without spending a lot of money.

Lining with this, you can buy JIAWEN LED Ceiling Light with 2.4G RF Remote Controller for just $24.99, while its actual selling price is $34.99. GearBest is giving a 29% off on the item for a limited duration.

Brelong Store

Brelong Creative Dual USB Charger / Night Light can be purchased for only $2.99 in this category. This is a 50% discount on the item’s selling price and it will be valid for 6 days.

This category also houses the beautiful BRELONG Artistic Simple Annular LED Pendant, carrying a price sticker of $109.99. It’s worth noting that the item’s real selling price is $133.64, without this 18% discount offered by GearBest.

Top Brands

You can choose from a myriad of products manufactured by top brands including YEELIGHT, Zanflare, Utorch, Convoy, and Nitecore in this category. On top of that, some of these items have received significant discounts.
For instance, Convoy S2+ 365nm Nichia UV Waterproof LED Flashlight is available in this category for a discounted price of $20.99. GearBest is giving 34% off on the item’s actual selling price of $31.85 for 1 day.

Clearance

This last category of the promo is brimming with various items including BRELONG LED Photo Clip String Light, Novel Design RGB 3D LED Lamp Small Night Light DC 5V and lots more.

The aforesaid items will be available at discounted price for a limited duration. In order to take advantage of the promo before it ends and check out all the products, you can head straight to this link.

Check Out Home & Garden Xiaomi Deals On GeekBuying

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Check Out Xiaomi Home & Garden Deals On Geekbuying

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Mar 3, 2018

GeekBuying is offering discounts on a slew of useful items that come in handy in day to day life especially when it comes to keeping your house and garden clean and tidy. Let’s check out the details.

Big Savings

The items featured in this category come with coupon codes that can be used to significantly reduce the original selling price. Each product included in this category has been assigned a specific coupon code.

For instance, the Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which sells for $481.56 is currently up for grabs at a discounted price of $249.99. But that’s not all.

Apart from giving a massive 48% discount, GeekBuying allows you to use coupon code ‘WAYRYGDN’ at the time of checking out and save an additional $160.00. This reduces your subtotal to just $239.99.

Xiaomi Deals

Chinese tech behemoth, Xiaomi is associated with manufacturing state-of-the-art devices including smartphones, laptops and mobile apps that garner huge popularity among tech buffs. GeekBuying is giving you an opportunity to buy select Xiaomi-branded items without emptying your pockets.

In this section, you can get 35% off on the $45.82 selling price of Xiaomi Dafang Smart 1080P WiFi IP Camera. In other words, this IP camera can be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $29.99. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo will come to an end in just 2 days.

New Arrivals

Alternatively, you can get a myriad of recently arrived items such as Pet Plush Toy Chicken Leg Shape Dog Accessories, VESKYS N7 1080P WiFi IP Camera and lots more without spending a fortune.
This category also features 3D Jellyfish Creative LED Night Light, which sells for $17.98. The item is currently available at a discounted price of $6.99. This 61% decrease in the item’s selling price is slated to end soon.

Smart Life

If you’re a tech buff who loves to buy latest gadgets without spending a lot of money, we have good news for you. This category is crammed with products such as BroadLink RM Mini3 Smart WiFi Remote Controller for Android & iOS, Original Xiaomi Mi Smart WiFi Socket (ZigBee Edition) APP Remote Control, just to name a few.

As if that weren’t enough, you can buy these items for a discounted price. For instance, you get 30% off on Original Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2, which carries a price tag of $214.03 without the discount. The item is up for grabs for a lowered price of $214.03 for just 4 days.

Kitchenware

If you like to keep your kitchen organized and also look fabulous at the same time, you’ve come to the right place. In this segment, GeekBuying is giving discounts on various items that make your kitchen look amazing.
Among a slew of other products, the site lets you buy Xiaomi Mijia Electric Kettle for only $39.99, which is 44% reduction in the item’s real selling price of $70.81. But this promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

Home Decors

This category comprises an array of exciting products for home decor. Moreover, you don’t even need to spend a lot of money to buy them.

Among various other items, this section features 3D Printing LED Moon Lamp, which sells for $30.67 on GeekBuying. But the site is currently offering 45% discount for 2 more days. In other words, you can buy the beautiful LED moon lamp for only $16.99 before the promo ends.

You can click here to check out the Home & Garden Xiaomi Deals by GeekBuying and save a considerable amount of money on some of the most coveted items.

Buy Oukitel-Branded Smartphones At Discounted Price On LightInTheBox

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Buy Oukitel K10 For Just $275.98 On LightInTheBox

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Mar 3, 2018

Looks like smartphone lovers are in for a treat. The Beijing-based online retail company, LightInTheBox is giving considerable discounts on the original asking price of select Oukitel-branded smartphones for a limited period of time.

Oukitel K10

You can now get your hands on the black and gold-tinted Oukitel K10 smartphone by shelling out only $275.98. This is a 52% reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $575.03.

The K10 comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard memory. The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio P23 processor and it packs a Mali-G71 MP20 GPU (graphics processing unit), under the hood.

You can click here to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo which is slated to end soon.

Oukitel U11 Plus

The black and shiny black color versions of the U11 Plus smartphone are currently up for grabs at a heavily discounted price of $114.99 on LightInTheBox. The site is offering a huge 69% off on the handset’s real selling price of $367.33 for a short duration.

The U11 Plus sports a big 5.7-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful MediaTek MT6750T processor, coupled with a Mali-T860 MP2 graphics processing unit.

You can head straight to this link to not only check out the detailed specifications but also to buy the Oukitel U11 4G smartphone at a discounted price before the promo ends.

Oukitel Mix 2

LightInTheBox is also offering a 64% reduction in the asking price of the Oukitel Mix 2 cell phone, which carries a steep price of $533.18 without the discount. Budget-conscious buyers who have been waiting to purchase the Mix 2 without emptying their pockets can now get the handset by shelling out only $192.97.

The phone sports a mammoth 5.99-inches display with a screen resolution of 2160 X 1080 pixels. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB ROM.

Powered by a powerful MediaTek Helio P25 processor, the Mix 2 features a 21 megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back and a 13-megapixel front snapper for selfie addicts.

You can check out the full specification and buy the Oukitel Mix 2 smartphone at a slashed price by heading to this link. The promo is scheduled to end in nine days.

Oukitel K6000 Plus

There are three color versions including gold, black and gray of the K6000 Plus smartphone you can buy at a discounted price of $149.98 on LightInTheBox. The site sells the phone for $478.93 without the aforesaid discount.

The K6000 Plus has 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM. It sports a 5.5-inches display with a screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels. The dual-SIM smartphone is powered by MediaTek MT6750T processor and it draws its juices from a robust 6080mAh battery.

Click here to take a gander at the phone’s full specification and also save a considerable amount of money by buying it at a discounted price on LightInTheBox before the promo comes to an end.

Buy Oukitel U11 Plus For Just $114.99 On LightInTheBox

Buy Oukitel Mix 2 For Just $192.97 On LightInTheBox

Buy Oukitel K6000 Plus For Just $149.98 On LightInTheBox

Xiaomi Hints Important News About the Mi Mix 2S is Coming Next Week

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Mar 3, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is already officially confirmed as coming on March 27 but we may not have to wait until the D-day to scoop some juicy details of the device. Xiaomi has hinted that some interesting details of the Mix 2s would be announced next week.

The upcoming flagship Mi Mix 2s is already known to feature Qualcomm latest Snapdragon 845 processor which pulled a total score of 273,741 points on AnTuTu benchmark as revealed by the tech giant. Apart from this, all other details out in the open were based on speculations and rumours. But seems the tech giant will share some teasers of the device from next week. The Weibo post from Xiaomi phone’s official Weibo page of some important announcement seems to suggest that.

We have absolutely no idea what important news would be announced next week but we are certain it has to do with the Mi Mix 2S considering the hashtag attached to the post. As stated, the first teaser we saw was for the Snapdragon 845 chip and next week could be time for more teasers. Keep a tab on this page for more news on the Mi Mix 2s.

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) & J3 Pro Appear on GeekBench

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Mar 3, 2018

When a search is conducted to collate the premium flagship models, Samsung would definitely be at the top of the list. The same thing applies to the midrange category and now, Samsung seems to have got the budget cadre covered as well. The Galaxy J-series is more or less a budget series and Samsung has got quite a number of J-series models in the works. The Galaxy J3 2018 has made an appearance on Geekbench which is an indication that the device is in the works.

The Galaxy J3 variants are listed with the model numbers SM-J337A and SM-J337P which is an indication that one would be the Galaxy J3 and the other is the Galaxy J3 Pro. Both models don’t have the same processor onboard, as the SM-J337A comes with an Exynos 7570 processor with a base frequency of 1.4GHz which is the same SoC on the Galaxy J3 (2017). On the other hand, the SM-J337P model features an Exynos 7885 SoC clocked at 1.5GHz. Both models pack 2GB of RAM and will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

No word yet on when the models would be unveiled but we expect them to drop soon. Since Samsung is now trying to gain lost ground on the mid-tier/budget segment, we could see these models launched at affordable prices.

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OPPO R15 Alleged To Come With Helio P60

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 2, 2018

MediaTek unveiled the Helio P60, its latest processor, at MWC 2018 on Monday. However, there was no mention of the OEMs that have signed on to use the chipset in their phones.

While MediaTek has kept mum on its clients’ names, one leaker has decided to disclose not only the name of one of the OEM’s but also the exact phone coming with the chipset.

OPPO R15 with MTK Helio P60. pic.twitter.com/Z3IgPFnlcV

— 萌萌的电教 (@MMDDJ_) March 2, 2018

According to Twitter leaker – @MMDDJ_, the OPPO R15 will come with MediaTek’s new Helio P60. Surprised? So are we.

The R-series is OPPO’s flagship series and it has always settled for Qualcomm’s upper mid-range chipsets. At the moment, the Snapdragon 660 is the most powerful chipset in Qualcomm’s mid-range line and it already powered the OPPO R11/R11 Plus and OPPO R11s/R11s Plus. So, it doesn’t make sense to use the chipset again.

What about the Snapdragon 670? Qualcomm has not announced it yet and rumors say it won’t arrive till the second half of the year. But with the timing of the leaks of the OPPO R15, it appears OPPO won’t be waiting till then to release its new phone.

Although, it did release the OPPO R11/R11 Plus in the second half of 2017, let us not also forget that the OPPO R9 was announced in March in 2016. With the Snapdragon 660 out of the way, MediaTek’s Helio P60 is the chipset to turn to and for good reason.

The Helio P60 as we saw in benchmark tests offers the same performance as the Snapdragon 660 but unlike the SD660 which is a 14nm processor, the Helio P60 is a 12nm chip. As we already know, a smaller node process brings improvements in performance and power management.

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Vivo X21 Certified By 3C in Four Variants (Under-Display Version Included)

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 2, 2018

Oppo is not the only BBK company which is planning to release new upper-midrange devices focused on camera and innovation. Right after OPPO teased its upcoming R15 and R15 Plus, Vivo X21 has received the official Chinese 3C certification. According to the listing, the upcoming handset will be released in four different variants: Vivo X21, X21UD, X21A and X21 UD A. We guess that the first two variants will be the most powerful and expensive ones, while the third and the fourth one will be their affordable alternatives.

The two UD variants will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner just like the Vivo X20 Plus UD, thanks to the chip launched by Synaptics around the end of 2017. So, with the Under-Display versions of the Vivo X21, it will be possible to unlock the phone just by touching the display. According to the latest rumours, the device will have a custom borderless display supplied by Samsung. At least the first two variants of the handset, i.e. the X21 and the X21 UD, are expected to come with the octa-core Snapdragon 670 SoC by Qualcomm.

This processor is still not official, but given that Qualcomm has just announced the Snapdragon 700 series at MWC 2018 we guess that SD670 too will be unveiled soon. Vivo X21 is also tipped to come with 18W fast charging, but it was expected given that Snapdragon 6xx usually support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology. We do not know whether the X21 and X21 A will come with a notch.

Recent leaks have already shown a Vivo V9 with a notch, which is similar to the upcoming Oppo R15 and R15 Plus, at least in its front panel. The V9 will offer a 24 MP selfie camera according to a poster spotted in Indonesia. However, considering that there will be a UD version of the X21, expect a very high screen-to-body ratio.

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OPPO R15 Real Photos Appear In Two Leaked Promotional Videos Sporting A Display Notch

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Mar 2, 2018

OPPO R15 recently filtered into the rumour mill when a teaser of the device was released. The major stand out feature on the teaser was the display notch which the device packs similar to that of iPhone X. The design has turned out to be real as two promotional videos for the OPPO R15 have been spotted on Tencent. We have converted the video to Youtube videos so you can view them easily from here.

OPPO is one of the numerous Chinese OEMs that are never shy of copying Apple’s design, in the past and this time around the iPhone X is the subject of such copycat. Since the iPhone X is one of the most popular phones you’ll find around, it is not a surprise. The two videos seem to be for the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition flagships but they both basically look the same. The company confirmed the names of the new models a few days back with a teaser image which comes with the display notch design. That is now reaffirmed with the outage of these videos. Here’s one of the promotional videos.

Apart from the notch design, the OPPO R15 is expected to feature an advanced facial recognition tech but the video didn’t give us a clue of any of the models’ specs. The video only teases the presence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the device. The facial recognition could be similar to what Apple does, unlike other software-based recognition technologies, but we can’t be sure at the moment. Other rumoured features include gesture enabled virtual home button, vertically stacked dual cameras, and Color OS 4.0 with Android 8.1 Oreo. There’s also speculation that the new R15 models will feature the upcoming Snapdragon 670 chipset, but as of now, there’s no confirmation about the same. We also don’t know when the R15 would go official but we expect that to happen in no distant time. Check out the second video below.

Upcoming MIUI Update To Add Face Unlock To Xiaomi Mi 6 & Mi Mix 2

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Mar 2, 2018

Xiaomi has released the 367th-week update for its MIUI custom ROM and among other things, the update adds facial unlock to two Xiaomi models. According to reports, the Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi Mix 2 has now got face unlock feature as a result of the update.

This is coming on the heels of the Redmi Note 5 Pro getting update which usher in face unlock. Just like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the new face unlock feature for the Mi 6 and Mi Mix 2 utilises the front camera to identify the complexion and when compared to the iris recognition and 3D depth of field recognition, it is less secure. people with similar appearances with you can as well unlock your device through the facial recognition.

To add these features, users will need to update to the latest version which ordinarily should be through OTA. When that is done, the feature can be found under “Setting”- “Lock screen, password and fingerprint ” and then “Add face data”. With this additional biometric recogniton method, users of the Mi 6 and Mi Mix 2 now have the options of fingerpirnt unlock, pattern, password, pin and facial recognition to block access to their private date on the phone. Head over to MIUI forum to find out more details.

Alleged Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Shows Up With A Triple LED Flash

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 2, 2018

Samsung has just two series of indestructible rugged phones: the Active variants of the S series and the Samsung Galaxy XCover handsets. According to Roland Quandt, the new photo surfaced online about an upcoming rugged phone by Samsung does not represent the Samsung Galaxy S9 Active. This is why everyone is assuming that it may be the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5.

From the photo, we can clearly see the upper half of the rear panel of the handset. The device has a tough and solid frame which should allow the device to resist drops from heights. Indeed, Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is said to have the military certification (MIL-STD-810G), and it should also be waterproof and dust-resistant with the IP68 certification. On its rear panel, the alleged Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 has a single camera paired with a triple LED flash which should be very bright.

The photo does not come with the possible specs of the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5, but this line-up has always had midrange specs. So expect good quality-price ratio, even though rugged phones always have a more expensive price tag than normal Android phones with the same specs. Unfortunately, we still have no info about the release date of the device.

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Xiaomi’s Smart Scale Manufacturer Releases The 69 Yuan (~$10) Yunmai Exercise Powerball

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Mar 2, 2018

Xiaomi has got several partners especially under its ecological products category and one of such is Yunmai. The company is best known for the Smart Weighing scale which has been one of the rapid selling products released under Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform. Yunmai has just launched an exercise Powerball which comes with a 69 Yuan (~$10) price tag.

Powerball is perfect for the rehabilitation of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs), Sprains, Breaks & Fractures and general wrist strengthening. The device is also useful for the treatment of wrist pain and other conditions that affect the wrist. The device is purely mechanical and does not need any power, neither will any electromagnetic radiation be produced. The use also extends to merely relieving stress and strengthening of the muscle around the hands.

The Powerball has a rotor, also called green wheel, which spins on its axis creating resistance against the user. This resistance is created by the rotor as you turn your wrists which is known as gyroscopic precision. The faster the rotor spins the more resistance there is to the user’s hand. This resistance is purely isometric which makes it ideal for rehabilitation, exercise and wrist pain relief. The shell of the Yunmai wrist exercise Powerball is made of polycarbonate material with a built-in aluminium alloy plating core. It is highly stable and will not crack since the part of the structure of the boot has been optimized to promote smoother and lower noise. In addition, it has a built-in automatic elastic device as well as an array of light which comes on as the device spins.

Meizu M6S With 6GB RAM and 128GB Storage Seen on TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 2, 2018

A new Meizu M6S with model number M712Q-B has been seen on TENAA. The new model has generally the same specs as the original but with different memory and storage configurations.

Meizu launched the M6S in 3GB + 32GB and 3GB + 64GB models. However, the new TENAA listing mentions new 6GB and 4GB models with 128GB ROM and 32GB ROM respectively, in addition to a 3GB + 64GB ROM model.

Our focus is actually on the 6GB RAM variant. While the Meizu M6S is indeed a mid-range phone, it won’t be the first to come with 6GB of RAM but it will be one of the few we have heard to have 128GB of storage.

There is no information regarding when the new memory variants will launch but expect them to sell for more than the currently available ones.

The Meizu M6S is the first Meizu smartphone to come with an 18:9 display. It is a 5.7” screen with a 1440 x 720 resolution. It is also the first device to be powered by an Exynos 7872 processor.

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Moto E5, E5 Play, E5 Plus Key Specifications Emerge; Everything We Know So Far

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Mar 2, 2018

Plenty of information of the upcoming Moto E5 series have been revealed since the start of this year. Leaks have revealed that the Moto E5 series will comprise of Moto E5 Play, Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus. A tipster named Andrim Yatim has been consistently leaking information on the upcoming Motorola phones. According to the tipster, the Moto E5 Play would be replacing the Moto C series this year and it would be coming with basic specs and large-sized battery. Earlier this week, he had also revealed the key specs of Moto E5 Play, Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus.

Moto E5 Play

Yatim claims that Moto E5 Play will be coming with a 5.2-inch display that will support a traditional aspect ratio of 16:9 and it will produce an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Its back panel will be housing a 12-megapixel snapper whereas the frontside will be equipped with a 5-megapixel camera. It will be receiving power from 4,000mAh capacity battery.

Motorola has never launched a Play edition for its Moto E series. However, it is arriving for the first time this year. The above renders shared by Evan Blass suggest that it would be coming with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It is likely to embedded under the Moto batwing logo present on the rear panel. It also seems to feature a front mounted LED flash for selfie camera. According to Blass, the E5 Play smartphone will be available through Verizon in the U.S. and it will be releasing with E5 Play Cruise moniker through Cricket Wireless.

Moto E5

The Moto E5 will be also featuring a 16:9 aspect ratio display. However, it will have a slightly bigger display of 5.5 inches. It will carry support for HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. A 16-megapixel snapper will be available on its back panel whereas the frontside will be fitted with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It will feature 3,028mAh battery to keep the lights on.

In the previous month, the Moto E5 had reportedly received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Its leaked photo has revealed that it would be also coming with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. It also seems to feature an LED flash for front camera. The leaked renders that have appeared in the recent past show that it will feature a microUSB port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Moto E5 Plus

The Moto E5 Plus will be advanced model compared to the E5 and E5 Play phones. It will be the first Moto E series to arrive with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. Its 5.8-inch IPS LCD display will support HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The 32 GB and 64 GB models of the E5 Plus will feature 3 GB of RAM.

Its rear panel features a 16-megapixel camera with f/1.75 aperture and for shooting selfies, it will be coming with an 8-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture. It will feature a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. NFC and Compass are its other features.

The tipster has further stated that the other hole seen in above render is a sensor for focusing and depth sensing. This suggests that the Moto E5 Plus will be able to snap photos with bokeh effect. The Snapdragon 430 powered E5 Plus will be releasing in North America while other markets will be receiving its MediaTek MT675x variant. The above render of the phone revealed by Evan Blass suggests that it also features rear-facing fingerprint reader, a selfie camera flash, microUSB port and 3.5mm audio jack. The Moto E5 Plus along with Moto E5 has been certified by FCC in the previous month. According to Blass, it will be available as Moto E5 Supra through Cricket Wireless in the U.S.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the launch date and pricing of the Moto E5 series. Last year, the Moto E4 series were unveiled in June last year. The Moto E5 series may debut at some point in the second quarter this year.

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Huawei P20, P20 Pro Monikers Officially Confirmed Through Billboard Ad

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Mar 2, 2018

Earlier this week, an official teaser from Huawei had confirmed that its upcoming flagship will arrive with P20 moniker. The rumor mill has been speculating that the advanced edition of the P20 that is rumored to feature triple camera setup may launch with P20 Plus or P20 Pro moniker. Yesterday, Android Central Executive Editor had shared an image of a billboard in Barcelona, Spain where the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo was recently held. The billboard reveals that the Huawei will be launching P20 and P20 Pro smartphones on March 27. By this, it can be said that the advanced P20 will be hitting the market as P20 Pro, and not as P20 Plus.

The rough translation of the Spanish text on billboard suggests that Huawei will bring forth the rebirth of photography through P20 and P20 Pro. The Chinese manufacturer has also highlighted “IA” letters twice in the billboard. In Spanish, IA is a short form of inteligencia artificial. It indicates that the P20 and P20 Plus will deliver stellar photography experience through AI. Well, AI capabilities on Huawei P20 Huawei P20 and P20 Pro will be brought by about by Kirin 970 chipset that has a dedicated NPU unit for handling artificial intelligence tasks. A recent teaser by the company has revealed that the upcoming flagship phones will be able to shoot amazing photos in dim-light conditions.

Rumors have it that the P20 will be sporting a dual camera setup whereas the triple camera system will be placed on the back panel of the P20 Plus. Shown above are the leaked renders of the P20 and P20 Pro. The Chinese manufacturer will be also launching a low powered P20 as P20 Lite. Leaked information shared by Roland Quandt reveals that the P20 and P20 Lite will be coming with 16-megapixel main camera whereas the P20 Pro will be sporting an 18-megapixel main camera.

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This Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Concept Puts Even the Vivo Apex to Shame with Its Screen to Body Ratio

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Mar 2, 2018

Even though the rumor mill has revealed plenty of information on the specs and features of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S flagship phone, none of the leaked photos have managed to reveal the actual design of the phone. A conceptual product design of the Mi MIX 2S has appeared on YouTube. It shows the Mi MIX 2S concept phone with a very impressive design that will even put the upcoming Vivo APEX concept phone to shame.

The first-generation Xiaomi Mi MIX and its successor Mi MIX 2 are both equipped with tri-bezeless design. In other words, expect for a slightly bezel at the bottom, the other three bezels surrounding the display are quite slim. The concept renders of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S show that it features thinner bezels on all the four sides of the display. The Vivo APEX concept phone is rumored to feature a screen-to-body ratio of 98 percent. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S concept model suggests that its screen-to-body ratio could be very close to 100 percent.

The concept model does not reveal the exact placement of the selfie camera. Interestingly, Xiaomi had applied for a patent for hidden front camera in early 2015. Hence, it could be featuring a flip-up camera like the forthcoming Vivo APEX concept phone. The other sensors could be embedded under the screen.

The backside of the phone features a vertically stacked dual camera setup at the top left corner. There is dual-tone LED flash placed between the two camera sensors. Lastly, the handset seems to be sporting a ceramic chassis.

The above renders are not leaked photos or press renders of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S that will be launching on March 27. They have been created by imagination probably on the basis of rumors surrounding the Mi MIX 2S.

HTC Desire 12 Plus Full Specifications Revealed; Pegged to Launch Soon

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Mar 2, 2018

In the previous month, leaked information had revealed that the HTC Desire 12 that is codenamed as Breeze is the upcoming entry-level phone from the company. Today, Android Headlines has carried an exclusive report that reveals entire specs of an HTC phone called Desire 12 Plus. According to the publication, its source has revealed that the handset is internally called Breeze Plus. The entire specifications of the phone have also been leaked.

The HTC Desire 12 Plus will be sporting a full screen design like Desire 12. It will be coming with a 5.99-inch TFT display that will produce HD resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The screen will deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a pixel density of 268ppi.

The Snapdragon 450 that includes a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor will be powering the mid-range phone. The SoC is backed by 3 GB of RAM. It will have a native storage of 32 GB, but it will provide users with an available space of 23.5 GB. For additional storage, it will feature a microSD card slot.

It will be having a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a front-facing snapper of 8-megapixel. The back camera is expected to feature a Back-Illuminate Sensor (BIS) for snapping better images in dim-light conditions. The selfie camera is expected to arrive with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).

The device will be fueled by 2,965mAh battery that will take around 2 hours and 10 minutes to charge completely. The handset is pegged to support for 5V/1.5A charging. The SoC of the phone supports Quick Charge 3.0 technology, but there is no confirmation whether the rapid charging. The battery of the phone will be delivering up to 26 hours of talk time, 74 hoursof continuous music playback and 522 hours of standby time.

The handset measures of 158.24 x 76.54 x 8.39mm and it weighs 155.01 grams. It will be supporting GSM bands like 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 and LTE bands like 1, 3, 5,7, 8, 20 and 40.

The Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus are expected to sport the same design. However, the Desire 12 would be coming with a smaller HD+ display of 5.5 inches. Also, it will be featuring lower configuration chipset, cameras and battery. It is likely that HTC may announce the Desire 12 duo in spring this year.

LG G7 (Judy) Was Showcased Secretly at MWC 2018 Along with LG Q7, V35 and New Smartwatch

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Mar 2, 2018

LG chose not to announce its upcoming flagship phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Instead, it had announced the V30S ThinQ and V30 ThinQ+ as AI driven edition of the LG V30S smartphone from last year. Earlier this week, an Israeli tech publication had shared leaked photos of LG G7 Neo smartphone from MWC 2018. It was revealed that the handset is packed with flagship specs. At that time, popular leakster Evan Blass had claimed that it could be a prototype of the scrapped version of the LG G7. He said that LG may have scrapped it in favor of the upcoming LG Judy phone. Fresh information shared by Blass claims that it is indeed the next flagship phone from the company. He has also revealed that it had showcased the LG G7 Neo behind closed doors to select group of invitees.

In the previous month, Blass had revealed plenty of information on the specs of an upcoming LG flagship phone that is codenamed as Judy. The tipster has now claimed that the Neo is the original codename of the LG’s next generation flagship and it is the very same Judy phone.

The LG G7 Neo was spotted at MWC 2018 with iPhone X-like design with a notch on its top bezel. Since it bears resemblance with the iPhone X, LG employees are reportedly unhappy about the copied design.

It features a 6-inch screen that supports 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 1440 x 3120. These specs match with the display configuration of the LG Judy phone. According to Blass, the LG G7 Neo shown at MWC 2018 has OLED panel, but when the phone will be officially unveiled later this year, it will be coming with MLCD technology display.

The other specs of the forthcoming LG flagship are Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 16-megapixel dual rear cameras with f/1.6 aperture, 3000mAh battery, boombox speakers. LG has confirmed that it will be launching its next flagship phone in the first half of the year. The tipster had revealed in the last month that it will be announced by June this year.

Apart from the LG G7 Neo, the South Korean company had also revealed the upcoming LG Q7 and V35 smartphones and a new smartwatch privately to its select clients.

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