Flipkart’s Billion Capture+ Specifications Revealed, Scheduled to Launch on November 15

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Nov 10, 2017

Vivo along with OPPO and OnePlus belong to the Chinese multinational company called BBK Electronics Corporation. It ranks among the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in China. India is the other market where Vivo is quite famous. However, it is not a well-known brand outside China and India. The Chinese smartphone brand is now looking forward to expanding its business outside these regions. Fresh information suggests that the company is planning to enter markets such as Europe and Africa in 2018.

Vivo has recently entered a $4 billion of understanding (MoU) with Qualcomm. Oppo and Xiaomi too have entered the similar memorandums with the U.S. based chipmaker which increases the value up to $12 billion for 3 years.

The relationship between Vivo and Qualcomm will possibly allow Vivo to introduce 5G enabled phones in the near future. Even though many smartphone makers are testing under-display fingerprint scanner, Vivo became the first company to demonstrate in-screen fingerprint sensing technology developed by Qualcomm during the Mobile World Congress Shanghai event that was held earlier in this year.

Vivo and Qualcomm are also planning to begin the development of 3D facial identification technology along with other biometric recognition technologies like reading palm prints and iris scanning. Through the recently launched X20 and X20 Plus smartphones that are powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset, Vivo had introduced Face Wake facial recognition feature that is based on 16-megapixel selfie camera.

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11.11 Singles Day Brings The Best Deals From All Major Sellers

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Nov 10, 2017

What was supposed to be an insignificant day in the life of a regular Chinese bachelor has turned out to be the world’s biggest shopping day. As you might have realized by now, the 11/11 singles day is even bigger than Black Friday in the US. Shopping worth billions of dollars is carried out in a matter of 24 hours in China and it’s not just limited to the country as more and more sellers are looking to capitalize on the singles day promotion. As a result, a lot of our local retailers like Aliexpress, Gearbest, Banggood, etc are offering pretty interesting deals to customers on this day.

So let’s take a look at some of the deals on each site.

ALIEXPRESS

Aliexpress has one of the best deals on smartphones. Products from popular brands like Xiaomi, Yi, Li Ning etc are being offered for significant discounts. For example, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 6GB + 64GB model will be up for grabs for just $489 which is the cheapest price I have seen on the internet. However, only 300 units are up for grabs, so you better hurry.

Similarly, Xiaomi Mi A1 and Redmi Note 4 also get significant discounts, retailing at $194.99 and $136 respectively. Products from brands like Yi camera are discounted during the Singles day promotion.

So make sure to check out the top deals of the day from here.

GEARBEST

Despite its flaws, Gearbest is still one of the top destinations for buying Chinese smartphones and accessories. The store has a number of promotions running during the Singles Day week, including Snap up deals, category specific coupons, and daily flash sales. The store is also offering coupons for specific popular brands so that your purchase gets a few additional dollars off the regular price. There are some pretty decent deals available like the Mi Note 2 for $299 or the Leagoo KIICAA Mix for $106.

Check out more about the Gearbest 11/11 Promotion from here.

BANGGOOD

Banggood is yet another popular Chinese store that is offering interesting discounts on Singles Day. There are snap up deals and coupons up for grabs for users this week. Further, top spender also gets a CHUWI Hi10 Plus laptop. Other promotion includes buy-one-get-one-free deals on Blitzwolf accessories and even on bigger products like Allwinner cameras.

Check out more deals on Banggood during this Singles Day week from here.

GEEKBUYING

Geekbuying is also offering specific coupons per category, but you’ll have to share their posts to get hold of the codes. The site has a number of good smartphone deals like the Nubia Z17 which is currently up for sale at just $390. More deals here! They also have a dedicated Xiaomi deals page and you can check that out from here.

COOLICOOL

Just like others, Coolicool is also offering coupon codes along with cheap snap up deals. For example, you can get the Redmi 4X for just $99, which is one of the cheapest prices for the handset right now. Check out the 11/11 Coolicool deals from here!

LIGHTINTHEBOX

Lightinthebox is trying lure in buyers by offering bonus $100 loyalty reward points. Further, the site has a lot of accessories and stuff other than just tech gadgets and you can check them out from here.

TOMTOP

Tomtop is also participating in the 11/11 sale and will offer super saver deals, door crash deals, special deals for new users, 11/11 snap up sales and even specific category coupons like TTPHONE5 (only for smartphones). Do check out their deals from this link!

If you have spotted any hot deals, do let us know! We’ll be happy to add it to this article.

OnePlus 5T Pricing Could be Higher Than OnePlus 5, Hints Pete Lau

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Nov 10, 2017

The OnePlus 5T flagship killer will be getting unveiled in the next week. There are conflicting rumors about the OnePlus 5T’s pricing. A recent report had claimed that the Chinese manufacturer would be selling the OnePlus 5T with the same pricing as OnePlus 5. However, a recent tweet by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau suggests that the OnePlus 5T would be carrying a higher pricing.

Cost of smartphone components is rising, but phones are also getting better. OnePlus users will appreciate what's coming.

— Pete Lau (@petelau2007) November 8, 2017

Lau claims that the prices of the mobile phone components are increasing faster than the housing costs in Shenzhen. This suggests that the OnePlus 5T may debut with an expensive pricing. Also, earlier in this week, when a OnePlus fan had asked him whether 4,000 Yuan is sufficient for buying OnePlus 5T, Lau responded by saying that it is enough. Since then the rumor mill is speculating that the highest configuration model of the OnePlus 5T that is expected to feature 8 GB of Ram and 128 GB of storage may arrive with a pricing of 4,000 Yuan (~$602).

The OnePlus 5 with 64 GB and 128 GB storage options respectively cost 2,999 Yuan (~$452) and 3,499 Yuan (~$527). The upcoming OnePlus 5T is speculated to feature a 6-inch full screen display that may increase the cost of the OnePlus 5T. Moreover, OnePlus 5T is speculated to come with some improvements in other departments such as dual rear cameras and battery. These enhancements are also speculated to increase the cost the of the OnePlus 5T.

The original OnePlus One smartphone from 2014 was introduced with a pricing of $299. The Chinese firm has been consistently increasing the cost of its successor models. OnePlus had increased the price of the OnePlus 5 by $40 over its predecessor model. Hence, it seems that the OnePlus 5T may arrive with a slight increase in its price tag. It is speculated that the OnePlus 5T’s 64 GB model may be priced around $519 and the 128 GB model could cost nearly $579.

As far as specs are concerned, it is rumored to be driven by Snapdragon 835 chipset. It may feature a larger battery of 3,450mAh battery. The back panel is speculated to include a pair of 20-megapixel cameras and a front-mounted 16-megapixel camera. The company has confirmed that OnePlus 5T will retain the 3.5mm audio jack.

What’s your opinion on the OnePlus 5T? Will it cost higher than OnePlus 5? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Camera Samples Showcase Stunning Night Time Shots

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Nov 10, 2017

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 still continues to receive lots of accolades for the amazing design it features and the redefinition it gives to mid-range smartphones. With good publicity, this model could be Smartisan’s door opener into newer markets but they don’t seem to be ready to get out of their comfort zone just yet. We could always expect online retailers to stock this model anytime soon. Back to the topic, the Nut Pro 2 not only presents an awesome design language tailored after the trending 18:9 near bezel-less full-screen design, it also packs a stunning specs lineup spearheaded by a Snapdragon 660 chip.

A couple of sample photos captured with the Nut Pro 2 has now been shared online showing the amazing dual camera setup that sits on the Nut Pro 2’s rear aspect. The photos all seem to have been shot at night and what better time to take shots that prove the capability of a phone’s camera? We can’t verify if the photos have not been enhanced but if there is no enhancement, that means we are looking at an all-round awesome device here. The night shots come with distinct and vivid clarify without any image noise. The light control is good, so also is the colour reproduction and grasp of details.

For photography, the Nut Pro 2 uses dual rear camera setup with the primary sensor being a powerful 12MP Sony IMX386 1.25um wide-angle sensor with a F/1.8 aperture and PDAF. It is paired with a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8 1.4um F/2.0 sensor for depth of field capture using ArcSoft dual camera bokeh technology. The ArcSoft technology also provides multi-frame noise reduction algorithm. The device also features a capable 16MP F/2.2 sensor with AI beauty modes at the front. It also uses the ArcSoft bokeh technology for portrait selfies. See for yourself, check out the camera samples from below.

Alleged Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Variant Has Appeared on GFXBench

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Nov 10, 2017

Samsung’s Galaxy J3 (2017) that has a model number of SM-J330F was launched in July this year. Now, an unreleased Samsung phone with model number SM-J337 has appeared on GFXBench through which its key specifications have been revealed. It is assumed this smartphone may arrive as a variant of the Galaxy J3 (2017) that will be launching next year.

The alleged variant of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has entry-level specs as it features a 5-inch display that carries support for HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It seems to be fueled by an Exynos chipset that includes a 1.5 GHz quad-core Cortex A53 processor and Mali-G71 graphics. The handset is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.

The GFXBench listing suggests that the smartphone could be featuring 2 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 16 GB. For photography, it has an 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel frontal snapper.

The Galaxy J3 (2017) that was unveiled in June this year has a 5-inch HD display and it is powered by Exynos 7570 chipset and 2 GB of RAM. The native storage of the smartphone is 16 GB. It has a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. It is fueled by 2,400mAh battery. The J3 (2017) comes in multiple colors like white, black, gold and blue.

The specifications of the Samsung SM-J337 smartphone is very similar to the Galaxy J7 (2017). However, SM-J337 seems to feature a downgraded camera.

In January this year, Samsung had launched Galaxy J3 (2017) Emerge phone that has a model number of SM-J327. The smartphone was launched through various carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint and Cricket in the U.S. Since SM-J327 phone was launched in the U.S., it was driven by Snapdragon 425/430 chipset. The Galaxy J3 (2017) smartphone was introduced later on in this year is packed with better specs.

The SM-J337 could be another low-end variant of the upcoming Galaxy J3 (2017) that may launch soon. Since it is powered by Exynos chipset, it could be a non-U.S. variant or an unlocked model for the U.S.

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Samsung SM-W2018 Flip Phone Live Images Leaked, May Have Iris Scanner

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Nov 10, 2017

Samsung is one of the few manufacturers that still makes flip phones. However, its flip phones come with dual screens and pack flagship specs in most cases. Samsung is expected to launch a new flip phone this month currently called the SM-W2018 and live photos of the phone have surfaced online.

The Samsung SM-W2018 is reported to feature dual 4.2” FHD displays. From the pictures we can see that both the external and internal displays have bezels. The alphanumeric keypad is shown to have a brushed metal design.

The back of the SM-W2018 appears to be glass judging from the visible fingerprint smudges. The main camera sits in the middle and is flanked by a LED flash on the left and a fingerprint reader on the right in a design similar to that of the Galaxy S8.

The phone is rumored to come with a Snapdragon 835 processor, though some have said it could be a Snapdragon 821. Storage is said to be 64GB with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM.

Qualcomm Signs $12 Billion Deal With Xiaomi, Vivo, and OPPO

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Nov 10, 2017

President Trump of the United States is on an official visit to China. During this visit, deals between Chinese and US firms worth $250 billion dollars are expected to be signed. One of such deals already signed is a non-binding MOU between Qualcomm and Chinese smartphone makers – Xiaomi, Vivo, and OPPO.

The deal reported to be worth $12 billion will see the San Diego-based chip maker sell components to the three companies over a span of three years.

All three smartphone companies also use Taiwan’s Mediatek processors but the bulk of their phones are shipped with Qualcomm’s mobile platforms.

The chip-maker on the other hand is said to earn more than half its revenue from China. So this deal is likely in favor of all sides.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Out Of The Box Tour: Redefines Premium Mid-range Models

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Nov 9, 2017

Chinese smartphone maker Smartisan announced its latest smartphone model which kept up with the trendy full-view display design. Even though the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 as it is called is a mid-range model, it is a premium one at that as it features a stunning design that stands out among its peers and is pretty impressive. Despite the topnotch design the Nut Pro 2 starts at just 1799 Yuan (~$270)! Isn’t that amazing?

The Nut Pro 2 features a 5.99-inch in-cell display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2160 x 1080 resolution. It features a glass body with a metal frame. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest premium mid-range Snapdragon 660 SoC and Smartisan is making the model available in up to five memory variants. You get a 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM variant. The device packs a 16MP F/2.2 camera at the front which has AI beauty modes and uses the ArcSoft bokeh technology for portrait selfies.

The full-screen display means the Nut Pro 2 doesn’t feature a front home button, rather it uses virtual buttons while the fingerprint sensor is mounted at the rear at the same spot as the company’s logo. At the rear, there is a dual camera setup which has a 12MP Sony IMX386 primary sensor with 1.25um wide-angle sensor, f1.8 aperture and PDAF. The secondary rear sensor is a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8 1.4um sensor with f2.0 aperture. The secondary camera is a depth of field sensor which utilises the ArcSoft dual camera bokeh technology.

There is a 3500mAh battery under the sleek body and you get fast charging technology. The phone is also a dual SIM phone and has the USB Type-C port and NFC. There is no 3.5mm audio jack but inside the packaging box, you’ll get a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. Check out the out of the box photos of the Nut Pro 2 as compiled by My Drivers.

Lenovo TB-X804 Tablet Specs Revealed on GFXBench

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Nov 9, 2017

A Lenovo tablet that is labelled as TB-X804 has appeared on GFXBench. The key specifications of the tablet have been revealed through its listing on the benchmarking site.

The Lenovo TB-X804 features a 10-inch device that carries support for a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz and it also features Adreno 506 graphics. Since the same GPU can be found in Snapdragon 625 and Snapdragon 626 chipsets, the Lenovo TB-X804 tablet could be powered any of these Qualcomm chipsets. The SoC is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.

The Lenovo TB-X804 features an 8-megapixel camera on its rear panel and a 5-megapixel camera on its front. The device is preinstalled with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The Chinese firm is expected to include its custom UI over the Android OS.

In February, Lenovo had introduced two 8-inch and two 10-inch tablets namely Lenovo Tab 4 8, Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus, Lenovo Tab 4 10 and Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus. Among these tablets, both the Plus variants are driven by Snapdragon 625 chipset and the regular models are powered by Snapdragon 425 chipset.

The specifications of the Lenovo TB-X804 is similar to Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus as it also features 10.1-inch display, Snapdragon 625 chipset, 64 of GB storage, 4 GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera. Hence, it could be the same tablet that will be released in different markets. Also, this could be an upgraded version of the Tab 4 10 Plus.

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JESY J9S Review: Strong Rugged Phone With Classic Specs

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Nov 9, 2017

A few weeks ago, JESY release new generation J9S rugged phone. It’s the first Android phone with both IP68 and MIL-STD-810G testing standard. In short, it can be called as the strongest rugged smartphone so far. Further, to spice things up, it looks a bit different than other rugged phones.

While the number of IP68 phones are increasing, their number is still very limited. But for many, it’s a very important feature for their everyday use. While you may know IP68 standard, MIL-STE-810G standard isn’t that common and hence I think its best to get an explanation from wikipedia.

MIL-STD-810, Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests, is a United States Military Standard that emphasizes tailoring an equipment’s environmental design and test limits to the conditions that it will experience throughout its service life, and establishing chamber test methods that replicate the effects of environments on the equipment rather than imitating the environments themselves. Although prepared specifically for military applications, the standard is often used for commercial products as well.

The standard’s guidance and test methods are intended to:

define environmental stress sequences, durations, and levels of equipment life cycles;
be used to develop analysis and test criteria tailored to the equipment and its environmental life cycle;
valuate equipment’s performance when exposed to a life cycle of environmental stresses
identify deficiencies, shortcomings, and defects in equipment design, materials, manufacturing processes, packaging techniques, and maintenance methods; and
demonstrate compliance with contractual requirements.

JESY J9S Specs

When I first saw this phone, it’s really huge, bigger than all normal phones I have ever used. For the specs, it features a 5.5-inch full HD screen, MediaTek MT6755 octa-core processor, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Other features include a 16MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a front shooter of 8MP. Also, there is a super-fast fingerprint sensor as well as an IR blaster on top and NFC sensor under the back. These are pretty powerful specs for rugged smartphone.

JESY J9S is powered by a huge 6150mAh battery, it’s bigger than most 5.5-inch phones. The battery went down to 11% power after 9 hours normal using from 49%. As JESY official says, it offers more than a full day use and week-long standby time. Surprisingly, it also support Qi wireless charging which is only found on some high-end smartphone.

JESY J9S Camera

The 16megapixel camera is okay for a rugged phone. The pictures taken from the phone don’t have high saturation bt overall its decent for a couple of shots. In short, its the same story as other Chinese smartphone cameras.

JESY J9S Software

JESY J9S comes with near stock Android 7.0 OS, it has full Google Play service and no extra app inside except the tools. The JESY J9S is great in terms of connectivity as well. Thanks to the MT6755 chip it supports numerous 4G LTE frequency bands. Thus it is compatible with various carriers in different countries and regions.

JESY J9S also provides some special tools app for outdoor user, including Sound Meter, Compass, Flashlight, Bubble Level, Pic Hanging, Heart Rate, Pedometer, Height Measure, Pressure, Plumb Bob, Alarm etc. These are very convenient and useful in your outdoor adventures.

Conclusion

The durability of this smartphone can’t be overstated. It’s not only certified with IP68 and MIL-STD-810G but also brings a lot of tools including a protractor, compass, torch, loupe, ruler, plummet, gradienter etc.

In my opinion, this is a great buy for travelers who love exploring the world and going into dangerous and uncommon conditions as this device can become a very good companion for them.

If you have made up your mind and want to buy this phone then here is the link for it. You will be getting discount price if you use the below link for your purchase.

Xiaomi & OPPO Working On 3D Facial Recognition Similar to iPhone X

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Nov 9, 2017

When Apple announced the iPhone X with a full-view screen, apart from the expansive display one other feature which stood out is the 3D facial recognition technology which the device packs. The iPhone X represents a huge change in terms of design and features for the iPhone lineup, which ever since its inception had offered users a physical home button. However. Apple decided to ditch the home button and subsequently, the Touch ID on the iPhone X, replacing it with a facial recognition system dubbed Face ID.

The iPhone X’s Face ID feature has continued to receive positive reviews even though the device is still new in the market. The implication is that rival OEMs won’t waste time before debuting a similar feature on their models. Already, there are reports that Xiaomi, as well as Samsung, are working in conjunction with Qualcomm for the use of 3D Facial recognition on their flagships. OPPO has now been fingered to be working on a Facial Recognition technology with Qualcomm. The latest report is that Xiaomi and OPPO are fine-tuning arrangements with Qualcomm for the debut of the technology on their flagships next year.

The 3D Facial Recognition technology is said to be jointly developed by Qualcomm and Wonder Vision while the sensor module will be supplied by Reliance Optoelectronics. The facial recognition solutions would reportedly enter mass production around March and April next year. Apart from the trio mentioned here, Huawei is also tipped as working with Sunny Optical Technologies to develop 3D sensor solutions for its high-end models. In China, Ophelia optical technology is also said to be developing a similar technology and is expected to cooperate with domestic manufacturers in the near future.

First, it was the full-screen design that has turned into the current trend, are we about seeing another revolution in the industry that could see a reduction in the use of fingerprint recognition technology.By the way, we don’t see the fingerprint sensor going anywhere anytime soon.

HMD Global’s Entry-Level Smartphone Nokia 2 Officially Goes On Sale In Russia

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Nov 9, 2017

Nokia 2, the entry-level smartphone from HMD Global, which was launched on 31st October in India, is now available to purchase in Russia. With this, Russia has become the first market where the smartphone is available.

In Russia, the Nokia 2 smartphone has been priced at RUB 7,990, which is roughly 116 Euros or $115. It was on pre-order in Russia for about a week.

The smartphone features a 5-inch HD LTPS display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and 16:9 aspect ratio. There is a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, making it the first smartphone to run on Snapdragon 212. The processor is coupled with Adreno 304 GPU.

It packs just 1GB of RAM and only 8GB of internal storage. There is a microSD card slot which allows to expand storage upto 128GB. As of the camera department, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel rear facing autofocus camera with an LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Nokia has also included “Bothie” feature which allows users to use both front and rear cameras simultaneously.

Connectivity features on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS / GLONASS. The device is fueled by a massive 4,100mAh battery, which is rated to provide two days of battery life on a single charge. The phone also comes with IP52 certification, meaning that the device is splash proof.

The Nokia 2 smartphone runs on the stock version of Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, and comes with Google Assistant. The company has also promised to update the device with Android 8.0 Oreo “shortly”.

When launched, the company revealed the pricing of the smartphone to be 99 Euros, but because of taxes and import fees, it is more expensive in Russia than in Europe. Although the smartphone was announced in India, it is yet to go up for sale in the country.

AT&T Will Be First US Carrier To Sell The Huawei Mate 10 Pro

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Nov 9, 2017

Huawei Mobile has come a long way in the last few years, moving from being a Chinese brand to a global brand. As part of its efforts to expand its popularity, it officially released a couple of its phones – Honor 8 and Mate 9 in the US market last year. However, while both phones actually received very good reviews, sales were not impressive.

Huawei plans to change things starting next year as reports from XDA say that the company has partnered with US carrier AT&T, to exclusively sell the Mate 10 Pro.

The news was first reported earlier this year by The Information which said that Huawei was in talks with AT&T to sell one of its flagship phones in Q1 2018. XDA was able to confirm the report based on obtained firmware files of the Mate 10 Pro.

First the firmware is named BLA-A09-att-us which differs from that of the international variant, BLA-L09. A dump from system/app also shows some pre-installed AT&T apps.

The US Mate 10 is said to run EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo just like the international variant. It also comes with Mozilla Firefox Browser in addition to Google Chrome.

Xiaomi Mijia Portable Electric Shaver Launched Priced At 179 Yuan (~$27)

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Nov 9, 2017

Xiaomi has got lots of products to its name and hundreds more under its ecosystem. The innovative Chinese company has added yet another product to its MIJIA lineup without rolling out the drums. The product is the MIJIA Portable Electric Shaver which comes with a couple of features that would make it a relevant gadget to have at home.

The portable Electric Shaver adopts a slim, all-metal body with a minimalistic design which nonetheless, looks attractive. The upper cover is made of aluminium anodization technology, polished to produce the glossy high-gloss effect. The body shell is made of anodized aluminium sandblasted. The body looks like a pack of card and the thickness is just 13.2mm and the device weighs about 100g, making it easy to fit into the pocket or bag.

The blade is made from advanced steel imported from Japan and is of the same quality as that used on Samurai swords. The steel is skin-friendly and is sharp and tough. The sharp-edged blade sits in a 27 ° position which greatly improves the blade sharpness and makes it easy to trim the beard one time. The device is rechargeable and uses the conventional USB Type-C port and is powered by a Lithium-Polymer battery. In addition, the rotor uses a high-speed motor of 7800 rpm and it is noiseless with a run-time noise of just 65dB. The power switch is hidden to avoid misuse by kids and there is also a power indicator.

Also Read: Catch great deals for all Xiaomi smartphones on Giztop!

The Xiaomi Portable Electric Shaver is priced at 179 Yuan and is presently available for reservation on Mi Home. The sales would commence on November 11.

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Get Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global Edition $20 Off On Gearbest

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Nov 9, 2017

Gearbest offer the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4(4GB+64GB) global version phone $20 off for limited 100 units now. The price will cut down to $162.99 when you use this coupon: BJnote4GB.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 main specs:

Display: 5.5 inch FHD screen
CPU: Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz
System: MIUI 8 OS
RAM + ROM: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
External Memory: 128GB
Camera: back camera 13.0MP with AF and flashlight + front camera 5.0MP
Bluetooth: 4.2
Navigation: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Sensor: G-sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light senor, Hall sensor, Accelerometer
SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby, one is micro SIM card, the other is nano SIM card
Network:
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Panasonic Eluga I5 Entry-Level Smartphone Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 8,999

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Nov 9, 2017

After launching Eluga A4 a couple of days ago, Panasonic — the Japan-based electronics manufacturer, has today launched its new smartphone in the India market. Dubbed as Panasonic Eluga I5, the entry-level smartphone is priced at Rs. 8,990 (approx. $138).

The smartphone will be exclusively available through India’s homegrown online retailer Flipkart, in two color options — Black and Gold. The eCommerce website is also offering an exchange discount of up to Rs. 6,000 and additional discount if paid using credit card. However, these offers are not expect to last longer.

The metal-bodied smartphone features a 5-inch HD display with screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels along with 2.5D curved Asahi Dragontrail glass protection on top.

It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6737 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The storage capacity on the device can be further expanded up to 128GB via micro SD card slot.

As of the camera department, the phone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera with five-piece lens, f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash. On the front, the smartphone has a 5-megapixel camera with a three-piece lens for taking selfies.

It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and it is not clear if or when the smartphone will get Android 8.0 Oreo update. The dual SIM smartphone has a hybrid setup, allowing users to use secondary SIM card slot as a microSD card slot.

Connectivity options on the Panasonic Eluga I5 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone comes with accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and a proximity sensor.

There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back of phone. The smartphone, which measures 143 x 71 x 7.5mm and weights 145.5 grams, is powered by a 2,500mAh battery.

The company is reportedly planning to launch more than 10 devices under the Rs. 15,000 (~$232) in India. Also, the company has said that it will be spending around Rs. 200 crore on marketing and promotions for its new smartphones.

Samsung Exynos 7872 Processor Gets Bluetooth Certification

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Nov 9, 2017

News of Samsung’s Exynos 7872 processor has been circulating for a while now. The chipset is said to be built on the 14nm design and will power Samsung’s entry level phones.

Yesterday, the Exynos 7872 was seen on the Bluetooth SIG website. According to the info on the site, the Exynos 7872 received a Bluetooth 4.2 certification. Sources say the chip may be released soon following this development.

Previous reports say the Exynos 7872 will have six cores – two Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores, and will have a Mali G71 for its GPU. The 7872 is rumored to debut in the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2018).

Apple’s AR Headset with rOS Reportedly Launching in 2019

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Nov 9, 2017

Fresh information shared by Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on an augmented reality headset. It will be a new and independent product line from the company that is speculated to debut in 2019.

Like the Apple Watch, the forthcoming AR headset from the Cupertino-based company is expected to feature its own microprocessor. Also, the company will be introducing a new kind of operating system called rOS for its new AR headset. It seems to be a customized version of iOS like watchOS and tvOS. It is also pegged to feature its own version of App Store.

Unlike the existing VR headsets that requires users to make use of a smartphone as an engine, the Apple AR headset that is rumored to debut in 2019 will have its own screen. Apple is yet to finalize on how users will be controlling the AR device. Initial reports claim that Apple is considering options like voice-commands through Siri, head gestures and touch. There is no information on the design of the device. However, initial reports suggest that it may look like Google Glass.

Apple is rumored to be working on this upcoming AR headset since a couple of years. It is speculated that the AR device from the company may be unveiled to the world in 2019 and it could be available for buying by early 2020.

2018 iPad Pro with Full Screen Design, Face ID Arriving Next Year

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Nov 9, 2017

According to a new report on Bloomberg, industry insiders with accurate track record have revealed to it that Apple will be releasing a high-end iPad with full screen design in 2018. Also, the tablet is expected to arrive with Face ID feature.

The Apple iPhone X is the first smartphone from the company to house an OLED panel and Face ID. The rumored iPad is expected to come with a traditional LCD panel and not an OLED screen.

Since Apple is expected to use same LCD screen on 2018 iPad Pro, it is unlikely to feature u-shaped like the iPhone X. The arrival of Face ID on the forthcoming iPad Pro models will result in the axing of the Touch ID home button that the company had introduced in 2014. The removal of the home button will allow Apple to reduce the bezels of the device. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had claimed in the previous month that the 2018 iPad Pro models will be arriving with TrueDepth Camera system.

The new report also claims that Apple may introduce multiple iPad Pro models next year. Among these devices, there will be at least one tablet that will have a size that is similar to 10.5-inch iPad Pro. The 2018 iPad Pro is pegged to come with an enhanced Apple Pencil stylus and improved notetaking and drawing software. It is also expected to be driven by a faster chipset that would include a custom GPU from Apple.

A recent survey by IDC has revealed that the tablet industry has encountered a decline in the sales for the 12^th consecutive quarter. However, Apple’s tablets are still very popular compared to rival devices from other brands. In the Q3 2017, it led the tablet industry with a market share of 25.8 percent by shipping 10.3 million iPad units.

Apple had introduced the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro in June this year. As far as the arrival of the new iPad Pro with thin bezels is concerned, the publication claims that it may debut sometime after June next year.