Redmi Note 5 for China Features Snapdragon 636 SoC, 6 GB RAM

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Mar 9, 2018

Xiaomi has recently confirmed that it will be debuting the Redmi Note 5 smartphone in China. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei June has released a new teaser for the upcoming Redmi Note 5 on his Weibo account. It reveals that the Snapdragon 636 chipset and 6 GB of RAM will be powering the handset.

In February, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. The Redmi Note 5 was the very same handset that was launched as Redmi 5 Plus in China in December 2017. The Redmi Note 5 Pro that India received was an entirely new handset. It is the first smartphone ever to feature the Snapdragon 636 chipset.

The new teaser released by Jun suggests that Redmi Note 5 Pro will be launching as Redmi Note 5 in China in the coming week. Hence, the Note 5 is expected to borrow all the specs from Note 5 Pro.

The Redmi Note 5 is pegged to house a 5.99-inch display. It will be supporting Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be delivering an aspect ratio of 18:9. It may feature a 20-megapixel front camera that will be accompanied by a selfie flash. It will be equipped with AI Smart Beauty for snapping enhanced selfie shots.

The Note 5 Pro for India has a dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapiel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. It is speculated that the dual cameras on Redmi Note 5 for China will arrive with different configuration than the Indian variant. A 4,000mAh battery coupled with fast charging capabilities may power the handset. It is expected to arrive preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro was released in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options in India. These models are respectively available with Rs. 13,999 (~$215) and Rs. 16,999 (~$260) pricing. In the last week, Xiaomi had confirmed that Redmi Note 5 will be debuting in China on March 16. Since China is the home country of Xiaomi, the Note 5 variants may arrive with a cheaper pricing.

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Buy LEMFO LF21 Sports Watch For Only $19.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 9, 2018

Adventure junkies can now be active and timely with LEMFO LF21 sports watch without burning a hole in their pocket. Banggood is currently offering a considerable 33% off on the smart watch’s original quoted price.

The LEMFO LF21 normally carries a price tag of $29.99 on Banggood; however, the site is now allowing buyers to preorder the very handy smartwatch by shelling out only $19.99. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the preorder price is on the verge of increasing to $23.99.

The LF21 is a perfect combination of tradition and smart technology. Sporting a radically overhauled watch needles design, the smartwatch exhibits more charm. Moreover, you can check time whenever you turn it on or not.
Housed in a sturdy alloy case, the LF21 sports a chic silicone strap that gives it a distinguished appearance. On top of that, it is water resistant to 5 ATM (50 m, 164 ft). In other words, you can wear it to a pool party or go swimming, water rafting, fishing or do any other non-snorkeling water related work.

You can check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo before it ends by heading straight to this link. It’s worth noting that there were already 38 pre-orders for the LEMFO LF21 smartwatch at the time of writing.

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Huawei P20 Porsche Design May Launch with Under Display Fingerprint Sensor, Triple Leica Lens

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 9, 2018

Huawei P20 series that will be launching on March 27 includes P20 and P20 Pro flagship phones and P20 Lite mid-range smartphone. Today, a leakster from China has revealed that Huawei is also preparing to launch a premium flagship called Huawei P20 Porsche Design. Leaked shots of the phone reveals that it will be arriving with a different arranged triple cameras and under-display fingerprint scanner.

Shown above is an image of the Huawei P20 Pro flagship. Its triple camera system is arranged vertically. Around a week ago, a hands-on video of a very sleeking Huawei P20 model was spotted. At that time, it was speculated that it could be the P20 Pro handset.

Fresh information reveals that it could be a customized edition of P20 Pro flagship that may arrive in the market as P20 Porsche Design. As it can be seen in the images below, its triple lens is arranged horizontally. As it can be seen in the below images, an LED flash is positioned between dual cameras and the third camera. It is speculated that the triple lens setup features a wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens and a standard lens. The Leica branding can be seen at the top-right corner.

The official renders of the P20, P20 Pro and P20 Lite smartphones that were recently leaked by popular tipster Evan Blass had revealed that allow of them are equipped with notch design like the iPhone X. The P20 Porsche Design has a very sleek design and it is difficult to make out whether it features a notch. Probably, it does not feature a notch and it has an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The front and rear sides of the P20 Porsche Design is made out of glass and it features a metallic frame in between. There is no fingerprint scanner on the front or back panel of the phone. This suggests that the handset may come with an under-display fingerprint reader.

The premium P20 Porsche Design is expected to arrive in China with a whopping price tag of 10,000 Yuan (~1,576). It is expected to sell exclusively in China at the beginning. Later, it is may arrive in international markets.

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Nokia 5 And Nokia 6 Starts Receiving March Android Security Update

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2018

After rolling out Android Oreo updates, HMD Global has now started releasing a new update for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 in some markets which brings the latest March Android security patch.

According to the user report, the update is around 132MB in size and is being rolled out in batches. Interestingly, the update comes just a couple of days after Google started the rollout of the latest Android security patch for eligible Pixel and Nexus devices.

This new update brings a fix for a critical security vulnerability in Media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.

The company has not provided any specific features in the update apart from the March Android security patch. Once the update is available for your device, you’ll be prompted to download this update. However, you can also check by going to Settings and searching system updates and then by checking for the update.

This just goes on showing how consistent HMD Global is when it comes to releasing software updates. The company has been quick in seeding update to its phones, be it monthly patches or the Android update. Both the phones — Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 were launched with Android Nougat out-of-the-box and received Android Oreo update in January.

Recently, HMD Global started rolling out Android Oreo beta for its Nokia 3 while the company rolled out the public update with Android Oreo for the Nokia 8.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Smartphone For Only $419.94 On LightInTheBox

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 9, 2018

Xiaomi took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated Mi MIX 2 smartphone in September 2017 and as expected, the phone propelled straight to skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers. But it wasn’t spared from flaws.

Crammed with a slew of jaw-dropping specs and features, the Mi Mix 2 carried a steep price tag. As a result, budget-conscious buyers were unable to get their hands on the highly sought after device made by Chinese tech behemoth, Xiaomi.

Buyers who fancy spending only a limited amount of money on the top-notch smartphone are in for a treat. LightInTheBox is offering a massive 48% discount on the original quoted price of the Mi Mix 2 4G smartphone as part of its Lightning Sale. The discount is valid for the black color version of the device.

While the Mi Mix 2 normally sells for $799.99 on LightInTheBox, the Beijing-based online retail company will be selling it for only $419.94 for a limited period of time. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that there were only 34 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale.

The Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 X 2160 pixels at a PPI of 403 pixels per inch. The device offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage.

On the photography front, the Mi Mix 2 sports a 12-megapixel primary camera at the back and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The phone runs on the Android operating system and is backed by a robust 3400mAh battery.

It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with an Adreno 540 graphics processing unit, under the hood. The phone measures 151.80 x 75.50 x 7.70 (height x width x thickness) and weighs in at 185 grams.

You can click here to check out the full specification and also take advantage of the Lightning Sale which is on the verge of wrapping up.

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Buy DROCON U818PLUS WIFI FPV Drone For Only $69.99 On Amazon [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 9, 2018

Wi-FI FPV version DROCON U818PLUS drone is up for grabs for just $109.99 on Amazon for a limited period of time. This is a noteworthy 20% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $137.00.

The U818PLUS boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features. First off, the traveler drone comes with a 120° wide-angle HD camera along with a built-in altitude hold function to capture amazing selfies.

Apart from that, the U818PLUS includes a headless mode. It offers an impressive 15 minutes flying time and can take off or land using just one key. It also includes an emergency stop option and has a smart remote control alarm.

Moreover, a user can draw a flight line on the selected area of the smartphone screen to fly the U818PLUS according to the flight line. It also works with VR headset.

Apart from getting $27.01 off on the quoted price of the U818PLUS, you can save more money simply by using the coupon code, ‘MHN5GVYR’ at the time of checking out. After applying the aforesaid coupon code, your grand total drops down to only $69.99.

This additional 13% discount that you can get using the coupon code is slated to expire on March 31. You can click here to take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

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Preorder VOYO i8 Max 4G Tablet For Just $209.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 9, 2018

Equipped with an MTK Helio X 20 (MTK6797) Deca Core CPU processor and an ARM Mali-T880 MP4 GPU (graphics processing unit) under the hood, VOYO i8 Max is a power-packed tablet. You can now save a considerable amount of money while preordering the i8 Max on Banggood.

The site is giving an 8% off on the tablet’s original asking price of $229.00 for a limited period of time. The 4G universal version of the device is currently up for preorder bearing a presale price of just $209.99. It’s worth noting that the discount is valid only for the remaining pieces.In terms of specs, the i8 Max 2-in-1 tablet offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It sports a big 10.1 Inch IPS capacitive display with a screen resolution of 1920X1200 pixels, at a pixel density of 280 PPI (pixel per inch).

On the photography front, the VOYO i8 Max sports a 12-megapixel camera in the back and a 3-megapixel front shooter. It comes with a built-in microphone and speaker as well.

The device runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system and is backed by a robust 5000mAh battery. In addition to that, it comes with a 2048 level original stylus and a pole rotating shaft.

You can click here to check out the full specification and preorder the VOYO i8 Max 4G tablet at a discounted price before the promo comes to an end. But that’s not all. You can earn 209 Banggood points as well.

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Xiaomi Crowdfunds Wireless Hair Straightener That’s Also A USB Powerbank

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 8, 2018

Xiaomi has announced a new crowdfunding product and this time around it is a wireless hair straightener that also doubles as a power bank. The gadget is the 157th product that is launched under the MIJIA crowdfunding platform, now YouPin, and it is priced at just 99 Yuan (~$15). The Moonlight wireless mini splint is actually manufactured by one of Xiaomi’s partners known as Ningbo Yue Li Electric Co., Ltd.

Just recently, Xiaomi’s Mi Powerbank was spotted at the New York fashion show in the hands of several top models. This product seems to be targeted at fashionistas and will serve the female folks more. so, what better day to release it than the World women day?

The hair straightener is a very popular gadget in the women circle but most of them usually need a source of power supply in order for it to function. But this model comes entirely wireless making it ideal for use while on the road. The hair straightener features a minimalistic design similar to the conventional model. But it measures just 23 x 35 x 193mm and weighs 164g, making it very easy to carry. The outer body casing sports a matte design which makes it non-slippery. The casing is also scratch resistant and can resist high temperatures.

The main heating surface is covered with a nano-anion coating and is powered by a 2,500mAh battery with a built-in smart power-off system. If the device is switch on and left unused for up to 15 minutes, it automatically shuts down. The battery can withstand up to 30 minutes of continuous usage.The wireless hair straightener also comes with two heating temperature levels; a low-temperature level of 160 ℃ and a high-temperature stall of 200 ℃. There are LED indicators to show when it is powered on and when the battery is almost drained completely.

Another interesting feature of the mini wireless hair straightener is that it can be used as a mobile power bank to charge other devices when it is not in use. However, considering the smallish 2,500mAh battery, this feature may just be for emergency use when there is absolutely no alternative charging source.

The Xiaomi Moonlight wireless mini splint is presently available for crowdfunding for just 99 Yuan ($15) at Xiaomi’s Youpin platform. The gadget will start shipping on April 5.

Xiaomi Berlin With Snapdragon 632 Seen on Geekbench

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 8, 2018

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 was rumored to launch with an unannounced Snapdragon 632 processor but instead it launched with a Snapdragon 625. Even the Pro version is powered by the Snapdragon 636. However, a recently seen Geekbench listing of a device called the Xiaomi Berlin reveals it is powered by the Snapdragon 632.

The Xiaomi Berlin was benchmarked in February. It runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and has 3GB of RAM. The processor is listed as the sdm632 with six cores and a base frequency of 1.02GHz.

The device scored 1155 in the single-core test and 2738 points in the multi-core test. The single-core score is much higher than that of devices powered by the Snapdragon 630 (e.g. HTC U11 Life) but the multi-core score is significantly less.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 China Edition Will Support AI Smart Beauty Feature

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 8, 2018

Xiaomi took the wraps off the much-anticipated Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro on February 14 in India. The Redmi Note 5 Pro commanded more attention as a result of its design and dual cameras which is the first for the Redmi Note series. The Note 5 Pro is expected to be announced in China as the Redmi Note 5 China version and Xiaomi has already hinted at a March 16 launch date. Not much is known about the Cina version but Xiaomi has been easing some of its features. The first detail that was teased is that it will come with a surprise on its camera aspect.

Now Xiaomi has revealed that the Redmi Note 5 China version will have an artificial intelligent (AI) smart beauty camera. This disclosure was made by Xiaomi’spresident Lin Bin via his Weibo page. The Xiaomi exec did not elaborate but we believe that is the surprise he had earlier hinted will be on the China version of the Redmi Note 5.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Face Unlock — Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro AI-based Face Unlock feature

Xiaomi touts the Redmi Note 5 Pro which is expected to launch as the Redmi Note 5 in China India’s camera beast. The device features a 12MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and an individual pixel size of 1.25μm. It comes with features like fast autofocus and PDAF.

At the front, the Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 20MP Sony IMX376 camera sensor that is equipped with front LED flash and Beautify 4.0 for capturing for AI-driven beautified photos based on the skin tone of the subject. Xiaomi has optimized the selfie snapper to shoot impressive images in dim-light conditions. We don’t know what other feature Xiaomi would throw in the mix on this China version but the AI feature may likely be on the selfie camera and would offer features such as face recognition as well as recognition of various scenes. Already, the Redmi Note 5 Pro was announced to also have an AI-based Face Unlock feature which would be added at the end of March. So, this could just be it. We really don’t expect something very spectacular from what we had been announced in India but then, you never can tell the surprise Xiaomi is going to spring up.

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Meizu E3 Press Invites Leaked: Launches On March 21 In Beijing

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 8, 2018

Press invites for the Meizu E3 launch have just leaked: they highlight the date and the place of the event in which the new handset will be unveiled, as well as some key features. Besides the E3 moniker, the invite contains an image which shows a transition from a 1937 airplane to a 2018 airplane. It symbolizes the technologic progress made in the last years by the company and it makes us think that this phone will have something innovative. The invites hint at a full metal unibody design, and we already expected an aluminum design given that this device should be a mid-ranger.

Right after Sony switched to rear-mounted fingerprint reader on its latest line-up Xperia XA2 and XZ2, Meizu E3 should sport a side-mounted fingerprint reader instead, and its back cover should house a dual camera setup. As shown on the invites, the launch event will be held on March 21 at National Centre for the Performing Arts, in Beijing. It will be possible to sign in from 13:30 to 14:30 local time, while from 14:30 to 15:30 the company will officially announce the Meizu E3. From 15:30 until 16:30 it will be possible to try the new device.

According to previous rumors, Meizu may decide to release this phone in two different variants identified by the names Meizu E3 G and E3 P. The former could be a version dedicated to gaming, with a special Game Mode 2.0 in the software to enhance performance while playing games. If so, we expect to see a high-end SoC on this handset, but we still have no info on its chips. The second variant of the device is tipped to be dedicated to photography, as the P suggests. Indeed, according to the Senior Vice President Li Nan, Meizu E3 will be able to shoot better photos than the M6 Note.

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Spotted in Real Skin with Repositioned Selfie Camera, In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 8, 2018

Huawei will be launching the P20 and P20 Pro flagships on March 27. Well-known tipster Evan Blass has already shared high-resolution renders of the P20 family well before their official announcement. On the same day, Xiaomi will be also launching the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone. The design of the phone seems to be one of the best kept secrets so far because of the none of leaked photos that have surfaced so far seems to have revealed the actual device. Fresh images showing the alleged Mi MIX 2S in real skin have appeared on Weibo.

The new images show that the screen of the Mi MIX 2S is surrounded super-slim bezels. The bottom bezel on the Mi MIX and Mi MIX 2 smartphones are a bit thick as they are fitted with a selfie camera. The leaked images of the phone reveal that its chin is slightly thicker than other bezels, but not as thick as its predecessor phones.

The leakster claims that he is shocked to know how the engineers were able to fit a camera module into such a small chin. Hence, he claims that the Mi MIX 2S will be offering a highest screen-to-body ratio compared to other full screen design phones.

A horizontally arranged dual camera setup along with its dual-tone LED flash can be found at the top-left corner of the rear panel. The fingerprint scanner is missing from the front and rear sides of the phone. This suggests that the Mi MIX 2S could be the first Xiaomi phone to feature under-display fingerprint scanner. A leaked photo that had surfaced last week had also suggest that it will be featuring an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Shown above is an image that was allegedly snapped using the Mi MIX 2S. It also contains the watermark that reads “Shot on MI MIX 2S AI Dual Camera.” XDA Developers had recently revealed through the firmware files of the Mi MIX 2S that the images shot using it will carry the same watermark. The tipster claims that the AI dual camera of the phone supports slow motion video shooting at 960 fps

Through the firmware files, it has been known that the Mi MIX 2S will be coming with an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting display that will produce FHD+ resolution. Some reports have claimed that it will be coming with a 6.01-inch OLED display. The Mi MIX 2S is also expected to arrive as the first phone from the company with support for wireless charging. It will be driven by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. Other rumored features that have been unearthed through the firmware files of the handset include Sony IMX363 sensor, Android 8.0 Oreo OS and 3,400mAh battery

What’s your opinion on the above photos? Could they be fake or real? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Starring In A New Video With A Top Right Camera Notch

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 8, 2018

A new video showing the upper half of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s has just surfaced online and it shows incredibly narrow bezels on three sides. In the video, we can also clearly see the small and less invasive notch. It is a notch placed in the top right corner and it only makes space for the front camera.

It may not be the best position for a camera, but on the other hand, we will finally see a near true full borderless display. Unfortunately, the video does not show the lower part of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, which is usually the part containing the thicker bezel. But a previously leaked video (below) has already shown that part with exactly the same narrow border as the other three sides, so if that video is to be believed, the best borderless phone ever may be coming soon.

Unfortunately, we can’t be sure whether the device in these videos is really the Mi Mix 2S. The front matches the renders we have seen so far, but make sure to take it with a pinch of salt. Unless we see the front camera in action, or the device in a better video, we can’t be sure whether the top right corner notch is the real deal.

The launch of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has already been confirmed: it will be official on March 27, exactly the same day on which Huawei will showcase its new P20 series. It is also confirmed that the flagship will sport the best flagship SoC by Qualcomm. We are referring to the Snapdragon 845, an octa-core which can run at a max frequency of 2.9 GHz and has a dedicated module for AI. Indeed, Mi Mix 2S has already been confirmed to support AI for photography. The device will be equipped with a dual camera setup which will be able to recognize scenes and adapt the settings automatically to capture the most impressive photos in every condition.

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Windows 10 S Coming To All Windows 10 Versions Thanks To The S Mode

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 8, 2018

Do you remember Windows 10 S? It is a light version of the operating system announced by Microsoft about 10 months ago which can only run apps from Microsoft Store. It has been launched to enhance performance in low-end PCs, to provide a cleaner user experience and to rival Google’s Chrome OS. Well, even though it even received an encouragement from Google, this operating system was not received well.

The main cause is probably the shortage of apps in the Microsoft Store. Further, Joe Belfiore stated that there was confusion about this version of the OS from Microsoft’s partners and consumers. That is why the Redmond giant has decided to include Windows 10 S in every Windows 10 version through a special S Mode which will arrive with an upcoming update.

Both Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro users will be able to switch to the S Mode in order to have a faster and more intuitive user experience, without Win32 programs. And, obviously, it will be possible to switch back to the normal mode when needed. All the users who bought a PC with Windows 10 S installed will be able to switch to the full Windows 10 version for free instead of paying $49 like before.

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Vivo X21 To Launch March 19 With Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 8, 2018

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, seems to be on a roll this year. First, it launched the Vivo X20 Plus UD in January, the world’s first smartphone with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Then it showed off the Vivo APEX, a concept phone with a very high screen-to-body ratio and a pop-up camera at MWC 2018. Now it has announced the launch date for its latest smartphone, the Vivo X21.

ITHome, a popular Chinese tech site says it has received an invite for the launch of the Vivo X21 scheduled for March 19. The event is to hold in the historic town of Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province.

Not much is known about the Vivo X21 at the moment. A leaked poster from yesterday shows it will have an under-display fingerprint scanner like the X20 and also vertically arranged dual rear cameras.

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Swipe Elite Dual With Dual Rear Cameras Launched In India For Rs. 3,999

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Jeet

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Mar 8, 2018

Bringing the dual cameras feature to the entry-level phones, Swipe Telecom, an Indian smartphone brand has announced its new phone — Swipe Elite Dual.

The phone, which is priced at Rs. 3,999 (approximately $61), will be available for purchase exclusively through online retailer ShopClues. It will be available in three color options — Black, Gold, and Silver.

Additionally, the company has also partnered with Reliance Jio for the “Jio Football Offer” which gives an instant cashback worth Rs. 2,200 for customers who opt for Reliance Jio’s network.

Coming to the phone’s specifications, the Swipe Elite Dual features 5-inch display that is protected by a scratch-resistant glass panel on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor from MediaTek.

The phone packs 1GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 64GB. It runs on Android Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and we doubt if the phone will receive any updates.

As of the camera department, the phones comes with a dual camera setup on the back, featuring an 8-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. There’s also a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. There is also an LED flash on both sides — front as well as back.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

Nubia N3 Official: 5.99 Full-screen Display, 4GB RAM, SD625, 5000mAh Battery.

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 8, 2018

ZTE’s elite Nubia division has officially announced the Nubia N3. The N3 was recently spotted in the wild with the design and specs details revealed. According, the official specs are in consonance with the ones leaked earlier. The standout feature is perhaps the full-screen 18:9 display the device packs. This isn’t the first time Nubia is releasing a full-screen model but this is the first mid-range model from the Chinese firm with the trending design.

The Nubia N3 sports a 5.99-inch IPS display with an FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080p and 403ppi. The device adopts the 18:9 aspect ratio which means it comes with ultra-thin bezels. This is in keeping up with the growing trend which has engulfed the industry since the launch of the Galaxy S8 last year. However, there is a sizable amount of bezels at the top and bottom edges but the device lacks a physical home button even though there is enough bezel at the bottom to house one. Instead, the device will utilise virtual buttons and there is a stylish ring which identifies the virtual home button.

The N3 is powered by a 64-bit Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. The device also packs a 64GB internal storage which can be expanded by up to 128GB via microSD. Providing the interface is Android 7.1 Nougat OS which is likely modified with Nubia’s custom UI.

On the camera end, the Nubia N3 packs a 16MP selfie camera with PDAF, full-focus and other features. There is also a dual camera setup at the rear which is arranged horizontally. We don’t know the configuration of the dual cameras as of now.

The device gets its juice from a massive 5000mAh battery with fast charge support. The smartphone also comes with NeoPower 3.0 technology which should help optimise the system’s performance while conversing battery power. In addition, the Nubia N3 will be available in Obsidian Black, Space Gold, Nebula Red colour options. The device will go on sale in China on March 24 but details of its price and sales platform are still unknown.

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Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus To Come With Snapdragon 660 and Exynos 8895 Respectively

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 8, 2018

Meizu’s focus may be on the launch of the E3 which has been scheduled for March 21 but it is also working on its flagships – the Meizu 15 Plus and its siblings.

The anniversary edition phone is reported to come in three versions – the Meizu 15 Lite, the Meizu 15, and the Meizu 15 Plus. There have been lots of leaks with respect to the three devices but one key feature that has not been confirmed is the processors that will power each of them.

There are rumors that the Meizu 15 Plus will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 but the chances of that happening are slim. Meizu’s head of global marketing, Ard Boudeling had said in a tweet recently that using a Snapdragon 845 processor will drive the cost of the phone up.

New info with respect to the SoCs powering the phones have surfaced online. The info comes from a tech blogger on Weibo who goes by @Technology Wolf.

In a post from last week, he revealed that the Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Lite will be powered by Snapdragon processors while the Meizu 15 Plus will feature a Samsung (Exynos) processor. None of them will be powered by MediaTek.

In a new Weibo post today, he said the Meizu 15 will come with very thin bezels and be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor. He even includes a photo of the phone with the “About Phone” section visible which confirms the device is powered by the SDM660.

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Smartisan T3 Design Details Revealed: To have Notched Display, Rear Fingerprint Scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 8, 2018

Smartisan is already working on its first phone for the year. Details of the phone called the Smartisan T3 have surfaced online courtesy of an industry insider.

According to @Mocha RQ, the Smartisan T3 will have a LCD display and not an OLED one. It will also keep the fingerprint scanner on the back – embedded under the logo like in the Smartisan Nut Pro 2.

Another detail he mentioned is that the phone will come with a notch but a small one and the rear cameras will be arranged horizontally. He added that Smartisan’s CEO Luo Yonghao expressed his displeasure at a large cut-out in the display and vertically arranged dual rear cameras.

The Smartisan T3 is expected to launch on May 15 and is rumored to come with a Snapdragon 845 processor. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as Smartisan has always released phones powered by Snapdragon 800 chipsets with 2017 being the exception.

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Android P Adds Screen Rotate Button To Navigation Bar

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 8, 2018

The first developer preview of the Android P was released yesterday and the internet has been flooded with tens of posts about the new features it brings.

A new discovery is the addition of the screen rotate button to the navigation button. Android already has a rotate button in the quick settings menu which lets you set the screen’s orientation to portrait, landscape, or auto-rotate.

The new button is useful for those times when you need to view what’s currently on your screen in a mode other than the default you have set your phone too.

For example, let’s say you want to view a webpage in landscape mode while the phone is set to portrait. When you turn the phone to the landscape position, the button appears on the far left corner of the navigation bar. Tap it and your screen changes orientation. The same applies to when switching back to portrait mode.

If you switch apps, the orientation of the current app remains the default the phone is set to and not that of the app you just exited.

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