Buy AGM X2 SE 4G Phablet For Only $429.99 On GearBest; Flash Sale To End Soon

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Apr 10, 2018

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a successor model for the Mi 5X phone that was introduced in July last year. Its successor phone – the Xiaomi Mi 6X has been already certified by TENAA authority in China. Just as the Mi 5X was introduced as Mi A1 Android One phone outside of China, the Mi 6X is also pegged to be available as Mi A2 outside of the home market. A tipster was able to find references of Mi A2 and the upcoming Redmi Y2 phone in the source code of the Indian version of the official site of Xiaomi. This suggest that the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 may debut in India soon.

Texts such as “Mi A2 Hard Case”, “Redmi Y2 Perforated Case Black” and “Redmi Y2 Perforated Case Blue” has been spotted in the source code of Xiaomi’s site. As of this writing, they are no longer available on the website as they have been removed. However, the tipster was able to capture the following screenshots.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 could be an Android One phone like its predecessor. It is likely to arrive with same specs that are available on Mi 6X. Hence, it is rumored to arrive with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen that supports FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to be available in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants. For photography, it may feature a dual camera module that may include a 12-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. For shooting selfies, it may house the same 20-megapixel front-facing camera that is available on the Redmi Note 5 Pro that was launched in February in India. It is speculated to be powered by Snapdragon 636 SoC and it may feature a 2,910mAh battery.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5A and Redmi Note 5A and Note 5A Prime in China. The same phones later made their way to India as Redmi Y1 Lite and Redmi Y2. The appearance of Redmi Y2 in the source code of Xiaomi’s site hints that its arrival is drawing near. The comapny may also debut the Redmi Y2 Lite alongside the Y2. However, as of this writing, there is no information available on the specs, features and pricing of Y2 and Y2 Lite.

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Get Big Discounts On Zeblaze, LYNWO And Bakeey-Branded Smartwatches On Banggood

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Apr 10, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end smartwatch without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. Banggood is selling a broad range of well-received smartwatches at a considerably lowered price.

In a bid to facilitate the search process, Banggood has divided smartwatches on the basis of their brands including Zeblaze, LYNWO, and Bakeey. Let’s check out what the aforesaid smartwatch brands have to offer.

Zeblaze

China-based fitness products manufacturer, Zeblaze focuses on improving your health by letting you track your sleep, weight, exercise and a slew of other activities. In this category, you can find multiple Zeblaze-branded smartwatches that you can buy at the lowered price.
For instance, you can get a considerable 43% off on Zeblaze PLUG C smartwatch, which normally sells for $69.99 on Banggood. The first 1000 pieces will sell for just $39.99, while the remaining 2000 pieces will be up for grabs for $49.99.

LYNWO

This category is crammed with LYNWO-made smartwatches that are currently available at a slashed price on Banggood. Lining with this, the site is giving 35% discount on LYNWO I9 smartwatch which Banggood usually sells for $28.99.
Thanks to the aforesaid discount, which will be valid for 6 days, you can now buy the LYNWO I9 smartwatch by shelling out just $18.89. You can choose from a broad range of color options including blue, purple, green, white, and black.

Bakeey

Banggood is rolling out noteworthy discounts on a slew of Bakeey-branded smartwatches as well. For the sake of an example, the site is offering the Bakeey G16 smartwatch at a reduced price of just $22.99.

This is a significant 32% reduction in the device’s original asking price. It’s worth noting that the Bakeey G16 normally sells for $33.99 on Banggood.
You can choose from sky blue, purple, red, green and black color option. However, it is imperative for you to ber in mind that the promotion sale is slated to end on April 16.

You can head straight to this link to avail the deal and check out rest of the smartwatches that are currently available at lowered price on Banggood.

Apple Patents Display Tech For Self-Driving Cars Using AR To Enhance Driver Safety

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 10, 2018

U.S tech giant, Apple has got its sight set at developing technologies for self-driving cars. A recent Apple patent filing has been unravelled giving insight to what the tech giant has conceived for the advancement of self-driving cars. The patent application is for an “Adaptive vehicle augmented reality display using stereographic imagery”. The details of the display system include an AR system that can use a pre-generated 3D model of the world in improving how it generates 3D content for its users.

The patent application suggests that the system can be used to provide users with even more information about the world around them, while on the move. The 3D model that is pre-generated could also include data about road routes, points of interest, and other areas useful to drivers, and these data could be held remotely in cloud storage. The entire 3D model could be collected together into smaller chunks, like 3D versions of tiles used by online mapping services. When needed, relevant sections of the 3D model may be provided to the car’s AR system.

The system would also provide information about areas that are far beyond the range of the car’s sensor arrays and the driver’s own vision. This can then allow for data that isn’t immediately visible to be included in the displayed image, such as showing the path ahead in an AR view, including parts of the road obscured by buildings or hills in the distance. This could come in handy in cases where visibility is poor, like fog or heavy snow, where the car’s sensors may find it difficult to create an accurate picture of the immediate area outside. The pre-existing cloud data could help give what would be an expected route and important notifications that the sensors are unable to create for themselves, in an emergency.

This system, if it comes to reality, will greatly enhance the assist system avaiabe in a self-driving car with extra data for the road ahead. This potentially makes these systems more useful and safer. Giving a self-driving car more data potentially means it will be more capable of planning manoeuvres it may need to perform in the coming miles, with the advanced warning providing more time for processing these types of decisions.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Will Be Launched in Indonesia on April 18

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 9, 2018

Xiaomi‘s Redmi series has been one of its most successful product range. The Redmi 4A is perhaps the cheapest and most successful smartphone under the series but the Note models have carved a niche for themselves globally. Recently, Xiaomi added the Redmi Note 5 to the lineup and it really wasn’t a disappointment in any aspect. The smartphone is already on sale in China and now, it is about to land other markets overseas.

Xiaomi’s international Product and Marketing director, Donovan Sung has revealed that the Redmi Note5 would be launched in Indonesia on April 18. The Xiaomi exec made this disclosure o his official Weibo page. This announcement thus effectively confirms that China’s Redmi Note 5 is the global version. Recall that the Redmi Note 5 was first launched as Redmi Note 5 Pro in India with a slightly different specs line up.

China’s Redmi Note 5 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The major marketing feature of the Redmi Note 5 is the AI dual cameras which it packs at the rear. The Redmi Note 5’s AI Dual Camera comprises of a 12MP primary sensor that has a pixel size of 1.4micron and f/1.9 aperture along with a 5MP secondary depth of field sensor. It is equipped with features like dual autofocus, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), HDR, Burst Mode and Panorama. The dual rear cameras can also capture amazing AI driven portrait shots by naturally blurring the background. Apart from shooting full HD videos, it can also record 720p slow-motion videos.

At the front, the phone features a soft LED flash-enabled 13MP selfie camera that carries support for AI portrait mode. This is different from the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s 20MP selfie shooter. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as a Face ID technology to unlock the device using face recognition.

ZTE A530 Silently Launches With 5.45” HD+ Screen For ¥799 (~$127)

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Apr 9, 2018

ZTE has silently taken the wraps off a new phone – the ZTE A530. It is an entry-level phone with a full-screen display but is a bit pricey for what it offers.

The A530 packs a 5.45” display with a 1440 x 720 resolution. The 18:9 display means it has smaller bezels which gives it an 82% screen-to-body ratio.

The ZTE A530 is powered by a 1.5GHz MediaTek A530 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. There is a 5MP camera on the rear and a 2MP front-facing camera.

The phone runs Mifavor 5.2 based on Android Oreo and packs a 2,660mAh battery. It also has dual SIM slots and a dedicated microSD card slot. There is a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro-USB port, Bluetooth 4.1, 4G LTE support, and dual VoLTE for connectivity.

HP Chromebook x2 Is Official With Pen Support And Detachable Keyboard

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Apr 9, 2018

Detachable laptops are the most versatile productivity machines as they combine the comfort of a tablet with the power and the input methods of a PC. Microsoft Surface devices are the most powerful convertible tablets, but their price is very high. If you are looking for an affordable solution, you may like the HP Chromebook x2 which has just been announced. It is not the classic detachable laptop with Windows 10, but it is a 2-in-1 with Chrome OS, a fast and lightweight operating system based on Google Chrome and the recently-added Play Store with Android apps available.

Even though it is an affordable device if we compare it with other laptops and Surface devices, HP Chromebook x2 has a premium and very compact design. It is made of metal, it is scratch-resistant and it has an AED treatment (Anodized Electrodeposition) which creates an effect similar to white ceramic. This laptop weighs only 1440 grams (keyboard included) and it has a total thickness of just 8.2 mm. Even though it is thin and lightweight, this laptop contains a big 48 Wh which, according to the company, can provide up to 10.5 hours of battery life.

According to the U.S. giant, users will need just one hand to connect the device to its detachable keyboard thanks to its high-quality magnetic dock. The display has a size of 12.3 inches with IPS LCD technology, and it shows images at a 2K resolution of 2400 x 1600 pixel (235 ppi of pixel density). It is protected by Gorilla Glass and it supports pen input for handwriting and drawing. Under the hood, it boasts an Intel Core M3-7Y30 CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The company also offers 100 GB of free storage on Google Drive for two years. HP Chromebook x2 will launch in the U.S. market in June with a price of $599.

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Samsung Pay Now Officially Supports PayPal

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Apr 9, 2018

Contactless payments made through smartphones are the most comfortable method of payment ever. You do not need to bring cash or your credit card to pay for your purchases: you just need your phone. Given that Samsung and Apple devices are the most sold devices all around the world, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay are the most famous platforms to pay with a phone. Now, the former has just updated in the U.S. with support to PayPal.

This can be considered one of the most important upgrade in the Samsung Pay platform. Thanks to PayPal, now you will not even need to associate a credit card with the service in order to pay using your Android device. Starting from today, it is possible to integrate a PayPal account with Samsung Pay, and you will be able to pay through PayPal in physical stores supporting the service. The PayPal support is starting to roll out 9 months after the Korean giant made the announcement.

Thanks to PayPal support for Samsung Pay, it will be possible to use the PayPal balance or the credit or debit card associated with the account. If you have a Samsung Galaxy device supporting the service, in order to add a PayPal account to the app, you need to touch the plus icon at the top right corner of the display, then tap “Add PayPal” which you can find under the voices “Payment cards” and “Add payment card”. Note that the arrival of the official support has been reported only by some users, so we do not know whether all of the owners of supported Samsung Galaxy devices have received it or not. At the moment, there is no info about the roll out of the feature in countries outside the U.S.

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Smartisan Nut 3 First Unboxing Photos: A Flagship-Level Design For A Mid-ranger

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Apr 9, 2018

Smartisan Nut 3 was just announced but the first unboxing photos have already surfaced online. In the images, the phones appears in two colors: White and Red, and we can clearly see a premium and unique design. Smartisan has always distinguished from the mass for the original aesthetics of its handsets, and with the Nut 3, it is exactly the same.

Even though it is an affordable midrange, this device has a premium tri-bezel-less design on the front panel. The upper bezel is very narrow, but there is space for the earpiece. On the lower part, you can see a thicker bezel which contains the front camera and a stretched fingerprint reader. On the sides of Smartisan Nut 3, there is an aluminum frame with circular physical keys, while the backplate is made of glass just like most of the best flagship smartphones.

On the top left corner of the back cover, there is a dual camera setup paired with a dual flash LED. Smartisan Nut 3 sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display and a big 4000 mAh battery in a just 7.16 thin body. Under the hood, it boasts an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 32, 64 or 128 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. For all the details, check the official launch article.

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The ZTE Iceberg Has Two Notches, Dual Cameras, & Might Be Modular

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Apr 9, 2018

ZTE’s Nubia sub-brand has been picking up the slack left by its parent company in the flagship department. The only flagship ZTE itself launched last year is the Axon M – a dual screen phone with aging specs. However, ZTE is said to be working on a new flagship called the Axon M9 set for a September launch. It also seems to be working on an unusual phone called the ZTE Iceberg.

You may be wondering why we said the ZTE Iceberg is unusual. That has more to do with its design and less with its specs. As a matter of fact, little or nothing is known about the latter.

The ZTE Iceberg, unlike most phones, is made of glass. Just glass, no metal frame. There are actually two pieces of glass combined using a “seamless glass connection technique” for a single unibody. The result is something we have never seen before.

Instead of rounded corners, the Iceberg has glass jutting out at the corners. Even just by the look of it, I can feel some discomfort from the corners poking my palms. The design doesn’t end there.

Phones with notches are sort of the trend this year and ZTE’s Iceberg joins the train but with two notches. There is one at the top that houses the camera, earpiece, and sensor; and another at the bottom that houses yet another speaker. This means the phone has front-facing stereo speakers.

On the rear, the Iceberg has dual cameras positioned at the left corner and a fingerprint scanner in the middle. At the base of the phone, just below the ZTE logo, are five contact pins which may be to supply power to add-ons that add extra functionality to the device.

The ZTE Iceberg is listed on the website of iF World Design Guide and it reveals that the phone has support for wireless charging and will be launched “after 2018”.

Spotify To Make A New Announcement On April 24: Smart Speaker Incoming?

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Apr 9, 2018

Spotify has set a new event in New York City. It will be held on April 24 and the company has sent invites for a “news announcement”. One of the most reliable hypotheses regards the announcement of its first hardware product: a smart speaker. According to recent rumors, the company has hired new experts in order to develop a new smart speaker to compete with Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, and Google Home.

But the announcement of a smart speaker is not the only hypothesis surrounding the mysterious event confirmed by Spotify. According to other speculations, the company will announce a new feature which will allow users to search for music in the official app by using vocal input. In the past few weeks, the company has been testing this feature with a restricted number of iOS users, so the moment of the official rollout may have arrived.

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OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Limited Edition Confirmed To Launch In The UK

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Jeet

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Apr 9, 2018

OnePlus is preparing to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 next month. The smartphone is expected to launch on 5th May in China, along with the company’s new wireless earphones.

But, if the latest reports are to be believed, then that’s not all coming from the China-based company next month. The company is also said to be working on a new limited-edition model of the OnePlus 6, similar to what the company did with the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition.

According to the reports, the company is partnering with Marvel to launch OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Limited Edition smartphone in the UK. The phone could be launched at the same time as OnePlus 6. This limited edition smartphone had surfaced last week and was reported to launch later this month. While not yet confirmed, we expect this limited edition model to be available in other regions as well.

Similar to the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition, the upcoming OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Edition will also be available in limited stocks. We expect it to be priced similarly to the standard edition of the OP6.

The upcoming flagship killer — OnePlus 6 is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, along with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The leaked photos of the phone suggests that the notched display of the OnePlus 6 could deliver around 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, its alleged 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup is expected to deliver enhanced photography experience.

The OnePlus 5T has already gone out of stock in North America and now the 128GB OP5T is no longer available for purchase in India. As the OnePlus 5T is going out of stock in multiple markets, it appears that the unveiling of OnePlus 6 could happen soon.

Like China, India is also expected to receive three models of the OP6 smartphone — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. They are expected to be priced around Rs. 33,999, Rs. 38,999 and Rs. 44,999 respectively. India is also expected to receive the OnePlus Bullets Wireless earbuds.

OnePlus usually launches its smartphones first in the overseas market and then in China. Given that the latest reports suggest May 5th as the China launch date, the OnePlus 6 could get announced by the end of this month.

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Apple Launches iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™ Edition

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Apr 9, 2018

For over a decade now, Apple has partnered with (RED), an organization that helps provide funds to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. It has been able to raise over $160 million through the sale of (RED) products and it plans to do more. This year, Apple has released the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™ Edition as well as accessories for other products. And just like before, a percentage of the profits will be passed on to the organization.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus originally launched in Gold, Space Gray, and Silver. if you don’t fancy any of those colors, you can buy the (PRODUCT)RED™ versions and also contribute to charity. What is even better is that unlike the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™ which have white bezels, these two come with black bezels.

Sadly, the iPhone X didn’t get a Product(RED)™ version but Apple released red cases (leather and silicone) for it and older models. They also released (PRODUCT)RED™ straps for the Apple Watch.

Moto G6 Plus Display Panel’s Leaked Photos Confirm New Design

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Apr 9, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola is pegged to debut the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play smartphones through the upcoming launch event on April 19 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The rumor mill has already revealed that the Moto G6 series will be featuring 18:9 aspect ratio screen. Earlier today, reliable tipster Roland Quandt has shared leaked images of the display panel of G6 Plus to confirm that it will indeed arrive with an 18:9 aspect ratio screen.

Commenting on the display panel of the Moto G6 Plus, Quandt has claimed that it will be featuring an IPS LCD screen of 5.93 inches that will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Below the 18:9 aspect ratio display, the front glass assembly has a cutout for the fingerprint scanner that will be embedded in the thin-shaped home button. At the top, the display panel has cutouts for earpiece, selfie camera and its LED flash unit. The camouflaged cutout present at the top is likely to proximity and ambient sensors.

Rumors have revealed that the Moto G6 Plus will be fueled by Snapdragon 630 mobile platform. It is expected to arrive in 64 GB and 32 GB storage variants. It may also come in multiple RAM variants like 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB. For more storage, it will be coming with a microSD card slot. The G6 Plus will be preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo.

For photography, it may house a dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor along with a selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The handset is speculated to receive power from a 3,250mAh battery that will be equipped TurboCharging feature. The handset is expected to arrive in colors like Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan.

HTC U12 Specs Leak Reveals Snapdragon 845 Processor And 8GB RAM

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Jeet

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Apr 9, 2018

HTC is currently working on its next-generation flagship smartphone, which is likely to be named HTC U12 or HTC U12 Plus. The phone has been subject to many leaks and rumors, and now the specifications of the HTC U12 have leaked online.

The newly leaked specs sheet of the phone reveals that the device will flaunt a 5.5-inch QHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor which powers almost all flagship smartphones launched this year.

The phone will pack 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, ensuring that the users can expand the storage capacity up to 2TB. It will feature a 12-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera at the back, with f/1.5 aperture and UltraSpeed Autofocus. On the front side also, it is said to have a dual camera setup consisting of two 8-megapixel camera sensors.

The HTC U12 will also feature company’s Edge Sense 2.0 and will be running on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. There will be a fingerprint sensor at the back of the phone. It will have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and will be bundled with HTC’s USonic earphones with noise cancellation.

The smartphone, which is speculated to pack 3,450mAh battery, will also support Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 for fast charging as well as wireless charging. Further, the device will support Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, and Dolby Audio-enabled Boom Sound.

Recently, the phone’s renders were leaked online, revealing that the bezel-less display won’t have an iPhone X-like notch on the top. It suggests that the back side will be made of glass. Currently, there is no information available regarding the phone’s pricing and availability but it is expected to be priced similarly to the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. The HTC U12 is expected to launch next month.

While the Taiwan-based company will be launching only one premium smartphone this year, HTC is also planning to launch U12 Life, an affordable mid-range which is expected to feature a notched display.

OnePlus 6 Surfaces In Short Video

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Apr 9, 2018

News of the OnePlus 6 keeps pouring in in a steady stream and it may remain that way until a few weeks after it officially launches. The latest is a short video that shows the OnePlus 6 in use.

The video is just two seconds long but we get to see the notched display in action. Some have said that this isn’t the OnePlus 6 but the OPPO R15. However, it is hard to tell since both devices share an identical front and the OPPO R15 could have the OnePlus launcher installed on it. But wouldn’t the launcher coming with the OnePlus 6 have been modified to support a notch?

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OnePlus 6 Launch Seems Imminent in India as 128 GB OnePlus 5T Goes Out of Stock

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Apr 9, 2018

A recent leak has revealed that the OnePlus 6 may debut in China on May 5. However, since OnePlus is known for launching its phones in overseas market first prior to announcing in the home market, it is speculated that may launch globally by the end of this month. The OnePlus 5T has already gone out of stock in North America and now the 128 GB OP5T is no longer available for buying in Indian on Amazon.in. Now that the OnePlus 5T is going out of stock in multiple markets, it appears that the unveiling of OnePlus 6 could happen within this month.

Currently, Amazon India is only selling the 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant of the OnePlus 5T with a price tag of Rs. 32,999. However, the 128 GB OnePlus 5T smartphone with 8 GB of RAM that was selling for Rs. 37,999 has gone out of stock. Before launching the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 5 phone had gone out of stock in India. Also, before the arrival of OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 3T had gone out of stock. Hence, the disappearance of the 128 GB OP5T seems to be a good hint that the OnePlus 6 may get unveiled soon. As of this writing, OnePlus is yet to confirmed on the launch date of OnePlus 6. Some rumors claim that the OP6 may debut at April end.

Like China, India is expected to receive the OnePlus 6 in three models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models that are powered by Snapdragon 845 mobile platform are rumored to be respectively around Rs. 33,999, Rs. 38,999 and Rs, 44,999. India is also expected to receive the OnePlus Bullets Wireless earbuds. However, there are no details available on its pricing.

Leaked photos of the OnePlus 6 have been already by the rumor mill. The notched display of the phone is expected to deliver around 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, its alleged 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup is expected to deliver enhanced photography experience.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 Goes Out of Stock; Mi 7 Launching Soon?

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Apr 9, 2018

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6 flagship phone on April 19 in China. At that time, the company had only released it in 6 GB RAM option. During the November 11 sales, its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB model was introduced with cheaper cost of 2,299 Yuan (~$365) while the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models continued to sell with respective pricing of 2,499 Yuan (~$395) and 2,899 Yuan (~$459). However, the 6 GB RAM variants are no longer listed on the official website of Xiaomi and retailing partners like JD.com. The company is currently selling only the 4 GB RAM edition of the Mi 6 in China. This could be a hint that Xiaomi may launch the Mi 7 flagship smartphone soon.

Since Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6 on April 19, the rumor mill is now speculating that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may debut around the same time this month. Xiaomi had consistently teased the different features of the Mi MIX 2S couple of weeks in advance before announcing it on March 27. Moreover, the company had confirmed the March 27 launch date for Mi MIX 2S well in advance on Feb. 25. Judging by this, it does not seem that the Mi 7 will be debut in this month. However, its launch date seems to be around the corner.

Previous reports have revealed that the Xiaomi may release the Mi 7 in two versions. Both the models may feature an OLED display. It is speculated that under-display fingerprint scanner will be only available on the Mi 7 Plus. The Mi 7 may feature FHD+ OLED display whereas the Mi 7 Plus may house a 6.01-inch FHD+ OLED screen.

The other rumored features of the Mi 7 duo include 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants, 128 GB / 256 GB storage models, 16-megapixel dual camera setup, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 3D face recognition and 3,400mAh battery enabled with wireless charging feature.

OnePlus 6 Launch Date Could be May 5 in China; Overseas Debut Speculated as April End

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Apr 9, 2018

Recent leaks have revealed the pricing of OnePlus 6 for markets like China and India. A lot of information of its specs have also surfaced in the recent weeks. Leaked photos have already revealed that the front and rear appearance of the OnePlus 6. Moreover, the company has been teasing the different features of the OP6 since a few weeks. Hence, the rumor mill has been speculating that the Chinese manufacturer may debut it by the end of this month. However, a leaked photo that has appeared today states that OnePlus would be launching the OnePlus 6 on May 5.

The OnePlus 3 was unveiled in June 2016 and the OnePlus 5 was launched in the same month last year. At the start of this year, OnePlus CEO Carl Pei had claimed that the OnePlus 6 will be debuting at the end of Q2. Hence, early rumors had suggested that the OnePlus 6 may launch in June this year. However, newer information have claimed that the company may debut it as early as at the end of April. However, the newly leaked poster reveals May 5 launch date for it in China.

The image seems to be coming from China’s JingDong mall (JD.com) as it is known for teasing upcoming phones by covering it with a red cloth. However, the authenticity of the image could not be confirmed since the image was not available on the official website or social accounts of JD. The image states that OnePlus 6 will be unveiled at 2 PM in Shenzhen.

OnePlus is known for launching its smartphones first in overseas market and then making announcement on its unveil event for China. Hence, the appearance of OnePlus 6’s China launch invitation suggests that it could be fake image. If the May 5 launch date for China is true then the OnePlus 6 may get announced by April end.

OnePlus 6 is already confirmed to arrive with Snapdragon 845 SoC, 8 GB of RAM and a native storage of 256 GB. Since the handset is soon expected to appear at DxOMark professional camera evaluation platform, the OP6 is expected to deliver stellar photography experience.

Smartisan Nut 3 is Official: Packs A 4,000mAh Battery in A 7.16mm Body, Starts At ¥1299 (~$206)

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Apr 9, 2018

Smartisan has announced its first smartphone of the year today. The Smartisan Nut 3 (U3) was unveiled at an event in Beijing and its specs and price put it firmly in the mid-range category.

Smartisan Nut 3 Design

Smartisan has settled for a new full-screen design for the Nut 3. Unlike the Nut Pro 2 which still has a bezel at the top, it is scraped off on the Nut 3 to give it a tri-bezel-less design.

This new design means the front camera gets a new home and Smartisan has placed it just a few millimeters from the front-mounted fingerprint scanner. Yes, the fingerprint scanner is now in front and not under the logo on the rear.

The rear of the phone is covered in glass just like the front. There are dual cameras at the top left corner with a dual LED flash flanking it on the left. Sitting in the middle is the Smartisan Hammer logo and at the bottom is the manufacturer’s name.

The unique circular physical buttons have not been changed and retain their position. There is another key on the left that can be customized as you wish.

The design is impressive and just like their previous releases from last year, the red is a personal favorite. However, the highlight of the design is that even with a thickness of just 7.16mm, the Nut 3 packs a 4,000mAh battery.

Smartisan Nut 3 Specs

The Smartisan Nut 3 has a 5.99” in-cell display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM with 32GB/64GB/128GB of storage.

There are dual 13MP sensors on the rear with support for bokeh images and AI-supported noise reduction. It also has an 8MP selfie camera with a number of beauty effects.

The Smartisan Nut 3 has a hybrid dual SIM slot (nano only, 128GB max.). It is missing a 3.5mm audio jack but has a USB-C. There is a fingerprint scanner that supports WeChat and AliPay payments and can save up to 10 fingerprints. It also has support for Face Unlock.

The Nut 3 packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0. There is Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, but no NFC.

Smartisan says the phone runs Smartisan OS 4.x but doesn’t mention the version of Android. However, a leaked photo from yesterday revealed that it runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

The new OS brings a number of new features such as scene recognition for the camera and a bunch of other new features.