Real Identities Are Now Compulsory For Posting Internet Comments In China

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Aug 28, 2017

Huawei’s Honor brand launched the Honor V9 in China at the tail end of February with a special dual camera-packing flagship look. The device later went on sale clutching a price tag starting at 2599 Yuan ($377) for the base version. The V9 ranked as one of the most preferred flagship in China and was top in its price category. The device was also among the Top 10 best selling models on Jingdong’s 6.18 sales. There are indications now that Honor has got a small-size version of the Honor V9 in the works, perhaps to continue the V9’s successful run. The photos of the Honor V9 have appeared in a couple of leaks on Weibo.

According to the leaksters, the Honor V9 look-alike will be called Honor V9 Mini and would only come with a slight difference in size from the phablet Honor V9. As a reminder, the Honor V9 packs a powerful Kirin 960 chip inside a 5.7-inch QHD LCD screen. The processor is backed by 4GB RAM on some models and 6GB of RAM on the top models. There is the option of a 64GB or 128GB storage version to choose from. The V9 also sports a 12 MP + 12 MP f/2.2 dual cameras on the back (one sensor is monochrome ) with laser autofocus, LED flash, and 4K video capture. This isn’t a Leica branded shooter, but it is still a decent setup. A 4,000mAh battery capacity ensures the device can give some extended hours of usage.

From the leaked photos we can gather that the Honor V9 Mini will adopt a similar design to the Honor V9 but it seems to have a slim body and a smaller size which looks like 5.5 inches. We can’t say if the configuration is the same but that isn’t likely going to be the case. The V9 Mini also looks like what will have the same colour variants as the V9. The leaked photos reveal it will be available in Blue color. Another detail we can grab from the photo is that the 3.5mm audio jack will be absent on the Honor V9 Mini as seen in the second photo and also, the USB port will not be a Type-C port. It is possible, though, that the 3.5mm audio port is relocated to the upper edge since we have only seen the lower part. The rear camera is covered with the V9 on top and that has got us wondering if there is a surprise in that aspect too or it is going to be the same dual camera setup. The specifications are not known but since the real photo has leaked, its launch may not be too far off.

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LG V30 Rumor Roundup: All That You Needed to Know on its Launch Event, Specs, Features & Pricing

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Aug 28, 2017

The LG V30 is debuting on Aug. 31 and it will be one of the major competitors for the Galaxy Note 8 and some of the upcoming flagships like the iPhone 8 and Google Pixel 2 XL. LG has revealed plenty of information on the upcoming features that will be arriving on the LG V30. Here is everything you wanted to know on its specifications, features and pricing.

LG V30 Launch Event and Livestream

The LG V30 unveil event will be held at Berlin, Germany at 9 AM CET on Aug. 31. In the U.S. it will begin at 3 AM EDT and in the U.K., it will be viewable at 8 AM BST. In China, it will start at 3 PM and in India, it will begin at 12:30 PM. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook channels of LG Mobile. The LG V30 is also expected to be showcased at the IFA 2017 event that runs between Sept. 1 and 6.

LG V30 Design and Specifications

LG has confirmed that LG V30 will be coming with a 6-inch FullVision OLED display that will produce a resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixels and deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. It will not feature a secondary ticker screen and instead feature a Floating Bar for view notifications and shortcuts. Since it features an OLED panel, it will also support always-on display feature.

Codenamed as Joan, the LG V30 is expected to arrive with an aluminum body that measures 151.4 x 752 x 7.4mm which makes it slimmer than the Note 8. It is expected to feature a removable battery of 3,300mAh capacity. The LG flagship will also feature the standard 3.5mm audio jack. The rear side of the smartphone features the dual rear cameras and the fingerprint scanner. Like its predecessor, it will also feature a microSD card slot and a USB-C port.

The Snapdragon 835 chipset will be powering the LG V30 and it may come in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. It is also expected to come in 64 GB and 128 GB models. It will be running Android Nougat and LG UX 6.0+ UI.

LG V30 Will Deliver Impressive Multimedia Experience

LG has recently revealed a video to show the immersive audio experience that LG V30 will deliver. It will be equipped with Bang & Olufsen audio system and it will also feature Hi-Fi DAC. One of the 13-mgapixel dual rear camera sensors will be of f/1.6 aperture, an industry first from LG. It will deliver DSLR-like photography experience. The HD TouchSense technology will allow LG V30 users to get the feel of touching real buttons while using its touchscreen.

LG V30 Pre-orders & Pricing

The next LG flagship is expected to come in two models such as LG V30 featuring 64 GB storage and LG V30 Plus with 128 GB storage. Both are rumored to respectively cost around $700 and $875. In the U.S., it is expected to be available on pre-orders from Sept. 17 and it will be up for purchase from Sept. 28. It is rumored to sell for $699 in the U.S.

Xiaomi Announces September 5 As Launch Date For Dual Camera Flagship

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Aug 28, 2017

Xiaomi took to Twitter early this morning to announce the launch date for a new flagship phone with dual cameras. The date is September 5 which is next week Tuesday, a day before the end of IFA Berlin.

RT if you know which product we will launch! #FlagshipDualCamera

Save the date: 5 September, 2017 #XiaomiGlobalLaunch pic.twitter.com/o4yjHebpbe

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) August 28, 2017

Xiaomi has not announced that it will be attending the mobile event in Germany and since the tweet ends with the hashtag #XiaomiGlobalLaunch, it makes us wonder if this is a late IFA announcement.

Not much is known about the device other than it having dual cameras. The teaser image shows two circles of different sizes hinting at the configuration of the cameras i.e. one wide-angle lens and another telephoto lens, just like the Mi 6.

Xiaomi may not have let the cat out of the bag about the device it is announcing, but our guess is that it is the Mi MIX 2. The second generation Mi MIX has been in the news lately. We have seen leaks of the device as well as teases, and a few days ago we saw an image that showed the shooting of a commercial for the phone.

So why a global launch this time? The Mi MIX was an unexpected surprise last year when it was announced at the Mi Note 2 launch. It received many reviews across the globe even though it didn’t have a global variant like the Mi Note 2. Seeing the kind of reception it received, it will be stupid for Xiaomi not to launch the second variant globally.

The Mi MIX 2 will push the bezel-less boundaries further than its predecessor. And with dual cameras, it seems set for another round of positive reviews.

Samsung’s DJ Koh Defends Galaxy Note 8 On Why It Has a Small Battery and Lack Wow Features

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Aug 28, 2017

In the last week, Samsung debuted the Galaxy Note 8 flagship phablet with much fanfare through a launch event in New York, U.S. It is the new Galaxy Note phablet after the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 that met with an early death because of its faulty battery. The Galaxy Note 8 promises to deliver a better battery life with a safer battery inside. During an Interview with The Investor, DJ Koh, the mobile chief of Samsung more information on the battery performance of the Galaxy Note 8.

The Galaxy Note 7 came with a 3,500mAh battery in a slim chassis of 7.9 mm. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 8 sports a new full-screen design and the thickness of its chassis is increased to 8.6 mm. Moreover, it features a smaller battery of 3,300mAh capacity. Even the Note 8 is a larger phone, Samsung seems to be playing safe by including a smaller battery.

According to DJ Koh, there are some reasons on why Samsung decided on using a small-sized battery on Galaxy Note 8. First of all, the Note 8 is powered by 10nm Snapdragon 835 processor. The Note 7 featured the 14nm Snapdragon 821 chipset. The inclusion of an improved processor inside in the Galaxy Note 8 enhances its power efficiency by 30 percent.

He added that the Note 8 allows the users to improve the performance of the battery by adjusting its use according to the way they use the phablet. This again improves the efficiency of the Note 8’s battery. He went to say, “I can guarantee battery safety.” Even after two years of using the Note 8, it will be able to maintain 95 percent of the battery capacity. It appears that Koh is also trying to say that the smaller battery in Note 8 will not result in poor battery life.

Some critics have claimed that the Note 8 does not have “wow” factors. DJ Koh responded by saying the upgraded Note 8 has been released after conducting customer surveys. He further said that, “Customer demands are diverse. Some always want new features, while others want a phone that can be used for two to three years. We are not sticking to innovation itself. We will seek innovation that can be truly embraced by customers.”

Koh said that the Samsung sold 11 million units of the Note 5. He expects that the company will sell more than 11 million units. However, at present Samsung is more focused on selling more units of the Galaxy S8. The South Korean publication claims that the company aims to breach the target of 48 million units for the Galaxy S8 duo.

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Honor 6C May Be Heading To China As a Rival For Redmi Note 5A

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Aug 28, 2017

There is a new rumor in town that Huawei will be introducing the Honor 6C in the Chinese market to grab a slice of the market share in the budget category. The Honor 6C was first launched in Europe during the unveiling of the Honor 8 Pro in April, coming in at a price of €229.

Now, the device is said to be heading to China but the only twist is that the Honor 6C has exactly the same design and specs as the Huawei Enjoy 6S which was launched in December last year. That apart, the Honor 6C is also said to have a similar front design as the Redmi Note 5A except that it features a plastic body, unlike the metallic fuselage the Note 5A comes with.

Already, the Honor 6C has been certified by TENAA and specs wise, it features a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 435 processor (or Kirin 695) tagged along with 3GB of RAM. It will run EMUI 5.1 based on Android 7.0 Nougat which is different from the EMUI 4.1 based on Android Marshmallow which the Enjoy 6S featured. The new leaked detail reveals the Honor 6C will have a price tag of 799 Yuan (~$120) and at that price, it has the potential to compete with the cheap Redmi Note 5A.

OnePlus 6 Concept Design Appears with Full Screen Display, In-Screen Fingerprint Reader

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Aug 28, 2017

OnePlus 5 that was announced in June this year may have met with some criticism at launch, but it is one of the well-received smartphones of 2017. Unlike the new trend of using a full-screen display, the OnePlus 5 features a regular display with thick bezels above and below its screen. The rumor mill is speculating that OnePlus 6 that will probably arrive in 2018 will be coming with a full-screen design. A concept design of the OnePlus 6 has appeared to show what features may arrive on the next year’s flagship.

The very first thing that can be seen in the OnePlus 6 concept design video made by Upcoming Phones is that the smartphone features a vertically stacked dual rear cameras. The OnePlus 5 features a horizontally aligned dual rear cameras that appears very similar to the design dual camera setup on the backside of the iPhone 7 Plus. Citing information revealed by the rumor mill, the video reveals the concept model of the OnePlus 6 features a 25-megapxiel dual camera system. As it can be seen, the dual-LED flash separates the two camera sensors.

The most striking feature of the OnePlus 6 concept model is its display as it features a full-screen display. As the above image shows, the OnePlus 6 concept model lack bezels on the bottom, left, and right sides of the screen. And, it has a slim bezel at the top that houses a dual selfie snapper of 16-megapixel that is enabled with a LED flash. The top bezel also features a retina scanner. The rumored specs suggest that it features a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED full-screen display.

Another interesting feature shown in the concept model of the OnePlus 6 is that it features an in-screen fingerprint reader. None of the OnePlus smartphones launch so far feature a water and dust resistant body. However, the concept model suggests that OnePlus 6 will be arriving with a IP68 certified chassis. Another improvement in the design is the presence of the glowing OnePlus logo at the rear side of the phablet. It will glow when there is a notification. Also, it is integrated with a health monitoring sensor.

The concept video does not reveal the processor that will be present under the hood of the OnePlus 6, but it reveals that it will deliver ultrafast gaming experience with 8 GB of RAM. Other features include Android 8.0 Oreo and 4,000mAh battery with wireless charging support. It may arrive in colors like Jet Black, Gold and Pearl White.

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LG V30 Live Image Appear Before This Week’s Official Unveil

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Aug 28, 2017

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was officially unveiled on Aug. 23 and one of its major rivals, the LG V30 will become official on Aug. 31. A leaked image of what appears to be a real LG V30 phablet has appeared to give a glimpse of its magnificent design.

In the new live image of the alleged LG V30, the handset can be seen sporting an elongated display. The design of the screen is quite similar to that of the LG G6. As the South Korean company has already confirmed, the LG V30 features a 6-inch FullVision OLED screen that will deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixels.

Also, one major change that can be observed in the leaked image is that unlike the predecessor phones like the LG V10 and V20, the V30 does not feature a secondary ticker screen. The South Korean company has also confirmed that instead of the secondary ticker screen, the LG V30 will have a floating bar that will display all the notifications and frequently used shortcuts. The live floating bar will remain accessible as a transparent arrow (present on the top-left in the image) that can be pulled out to check alerts whenever required.

The bottom side of the purported LG V30 features a USB-C port and an external speaker. Last year, the LG V20 arrive as the first non-Google phone to debut with Android Nougat preinstalled. However, it seems that the LG V30 will be coming with the same Nougat OS even the Android 8.0 Oreo has been officially unveiled. However, it would be one of the first devices from LG to get updated to Android Oreo.

Some of the features such as Quad DAC and dual rear cameras and so on shows that the LG V30 will be a multimedia powerhouse. It will be the first smartphone ever to feature a f/1.6 aperture camera sensor that will allow it snap stunning photos even in low light conditions.

It will be featuring a 3,200mAh battery. Some rumors claim that the LG V30 may feature a removable battery. Its fingerprint reader will be sitting on its rear side. It will be driven by Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM. The South Korean company is speculated to announce the flagship in two flavors like LG V30 and LG V30+ on Aug. 31.

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World Robot Conference Plays Host To Da Vinci & Beethoven

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Aug 28, 2017

The 2017 edition of the World Robot Conference is proof that robots are not only useful in the sciences but also in the arts.

The conference which took place in Beijing between 23rd to 27th August covered the various developments going on in the robotics world as well as their applications. For those who attended, their minds must have been blown away by three robots whose demonstrations show that the arts are not left out of robot domination.

First is TeoTronico, a robot with 53 fingers dressed in a suit and tie, that performed a piece from Mozart to listeners. TeoTronico was built in Italy and can not only play the piano but can also talk, sing, and have conversations while making facial expressions.

According to Peter Chang, the Chinese representative of the company that built it, “the robot serves as a musical education assistant, giving some insight for music learners”. He also said that the version at the conference is the third generation, as the fourth one in Europe can even compose music.

Another robot that made an appearance is Saidaqian, built by the Shenzhen Academy of Robotics. You could say TeoTronico is to Beethoven as Saidaqian is to da Vinci. Do note that we are not directly comparing these robots to these great men but just linking the similarities in what they do.

Saidaqian’s job is to sketch portraits of visitors and it does that in about 5 minutes. Just like TeoTronico, it is dressed to reflect its profession which is a street artist. There is a peaked beret on its head as well as a pair of glasses. It also rocks a mustache.

Images to be drawn are sent to its system, once received, it begins to draw. Saidaqian can be used in galleries, museums, or malls to teach art or attract customers.

The academy said it has sold two robots, each costing ¥300,000 ($45,000) and also rents out its robots for ¥8000 per month ($1200). If you are planning an exhibition, you may want to invite Saidaqian has a guest artist. Its presence may just help boost publicity.

The last and equally interesting robot is Dobot Magician. Unlike the other two which are sort of humanoid, Dobot Magician is a robotic arm but one that writes traditional Chinese calligraphy. Yes, the Dobot Magician may help preserve this ancient work of art.

This is not the robot’s first public outing as it also appeared at the 2017 Spring Festival Gala online broadcast. Dobot Magician can not only write but “can also be used for 3D printing and laser engraving” says Xiang Haibing, regional manager of Shenzhen Yeujiang Technology, the company that made it.

Now that robots are in one of the most important fields known to man, does it mean humans in that field risk losing their jobs?According to some human artists, the answer is no.

Qiu Zhijie is the president of the School of Experimental Art at China Central Academy of Fine Arts and he said “Robots don’t have creativity. When an artist sees beautiful scenery, he may immediately make a sketch, paint an artwork 20 years later, or just write a poem about what he saw.”

“When we see his work, we can recall his experience and be moved by his feelings”. Mr Zhijie believes the same can’t be said for a robot’s work. That may be right for now or for things like a song or a musical composition, but for paintings it may be harder to tell if it is done by a human or a robot.

The Mid-Range Vivo Y69 Is A Revamped Vivo Y66

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Aug 27, 2017

Vivo’s Y-series is targeted at the entry level and mid-range category. Back in March, it released the Y66. The Y66’s selling point is its 16MP front facing camera with Vivo’s signature Moonlight Selfie effect. However for its INR 12,549 ($196) price, it skipped on key important features such as a fingerprint scanner and Android Nougat. The newly announced Vivo Y69 can be best described as what the Y66 should have been.

If you compare the specs of the Vivo Y69 and Y66, it is easy to see why we think the former is an upgraded version of the latter. Both devices have 5.5-inch HD displays, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage.

The Vivo Y66 and Y69 are also powered by the same Mediatek MT6750 octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The 16MP selfie camera is present on the Y69 as well as the same 13MP rear camera.

So what has changed in the Vivo Y69? The design to start with. The Y69 employs the U-antenna design giving it a more premium look. It also swaps out the capacitive front buttons for a single home key that doubles as a fingerprint scanner. There might still be capacitive keys flanking the home button but they are not visible.

Huawei Mate 10 is Allegedly Codenamed as Marcel [Updated]

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Aug 27, 2017

Update: A newer tweet from Evan Blass states that the Mate 10 Pro is codenamed as Blanc.

Codename for Huawei Mate 10 Pro is Blanc.

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) August 27, 2017

A recent teaser from Huawei hints that it will be launching a new smartphone sporting dual rear camera on Oct. 16. The teaser did not contain the name of the smartphone but carried the social media hashtag of #beyondgalaxy. All the rumors hint that the Chinese firm would be unleashing the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro flagship phones on the said date. According to a recent tweet from popular leakster, Evan Blass, the Huawei Mate 10 is codenamed as Marcel.

Codename for Huawei Mate 10 is Marcel.

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) August 27, 2017

The above tweet suggests that through the new teaser, Huawei could be teasing the Marcel smartphone. As we can see, the teaser image does not reveal the exact design of the alleged Mate 10, but it shows that its body will be featuring curved corners and the rear side will be having vertically aligned camera sensors. Unlike the Mate 9, the camera sensors appeared to be well-separated from each other. Like the predecessor, the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are speculated to house Leica branded dual rear cameras.

Huawei seems to be very confident with the Mate 10 as it has been hinting that the flagship would be a better phone than the upcoming iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The product head of consumer division of Huawei, Richard Yu has said the Mate 10 would be direct rival for the iPhone 8. He added that the features like full-screen display, quicker charging speed, enhanced photography capabilities and so on would allow the Mate 10 to take on the iPhone 8.

Also, the #beyondgalaxy hashtag is a clear indication that the Mate 10 will also compete with the recent Galaxy flagships like the Note 8 and Galaxy S8 duo. The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are rumored to be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset and the AI mobile chip that is expected to debut on Sept. 2. There is a possibility that the Kirin 970 integrated with AI features may get unveiled on the said date.

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is expected to feature a 6.1-inch EntireView full-screen display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,160 pixels. Its other rumored features include a 12-megapixel RGB + 12-megapixel monochrome dual rear camera sensors and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The Mate 10 is expected to arrive with the same set of dual rear cameras, a regular 5.7-inch display and a front-mounted fingerprint reader.

iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Could Be Slow

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Aug 27, 2017

The upcoming Apple iPhone 8 that is rumored to get unveiled as the special edition iPhone in order to celebrate the tenth anniversary of iPhones is expected to arrive with wireless charging feature. Since the iPhone 8 is rumored to arrive with a glass body that facilities wireless charging, it could be the first ever iPhone to carry this feature. Recently, a hint of the wireless charging feature was also found in the code of iOS 11. Fresh information suggests that the iPhone 8’s wireless charging may not be fast enough.

According to The Next Web, two different sources have claimed that the iPhone 8 will be arriving wireless charging feature. While one source has preferred to remain anonymous on it, the other one has revealed about what role it plays on introducing wireless charging on the iPhone 8. The General Manager of RAVPower, a company that manufactures mobile accessory has said that.

“Our sources tell us the next iPhones have special technology for wireless charging that we have in this charger. Our wireless charger will wirelessly charge the next iPhones at full speed, as well as being able to charge other mobile devices wirelessly.”

A Japanese tech blog, MacOtakara that is known for reporting first-hand information on upcoming iPhones claims that the iPhone 8 would be using 1.2 standard Qi wireless charging developed by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) . It added that the iPhone 8 would be supporting 7.5W (5V/1.5A) wireless charging which means that Apple may not be using 15W fast wireless charging that also belongs to 1.2 standard.

The publication has also reported that the Cupertino company may lock the wireless charging using its MFi chip. It is means that the wireless charging Qi pad from other providers may not work with the iPhone 8. Speculations are rife that the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus would be also supporting wireless charging. Both the smartphones are speculated to respectively feature 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch LCD screens.

The iPhone 8 would be coming with a 5.8-inch OLED screen and it may feature a battery that is sized around 3,000mAh capacity. The Charging a battery of this size with 7.5W will not charge it quickly. However, it shouldn’t be a problem for those who preferring charging their iPhones overnight. Unfortunately, for quickly charging the iPhone 8, users may have to make use of a quick wired charging.

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OnePlus 5 Bump In The Night Bundle Promo Offers One Protective Case & One Bumper Case for Under $50

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Aug 27, 2017

OnePlus is running a promo for cases for its latest device, the OnePlus 5. OnePlus has two sets of cases for the OnePlus 5: there is the protective case and there is the bumper case. For the duration of the promo, which isn’t stated by the way, you can get the two for under $50.

The protective case comes in Karbon, Rosewood, Ebony Wood and the much loved Sandstone Black. They don’t offer protection from shocks but will cover it from scratches and the likes. The bumper case on the other hand is available only in Karbon but completely wraps around the device and provides a level of protection from drops.

If you pick the Sandstone case along with the Karbon bumper case, it brings the price to $44.91 instead of $49.90. Each of the other three protective cases paired with the Karbon bumper case is $49.41 instead of $54.90. If you are interested, you can grab the combo here.

Korean Operator KT Olleh Advertises 256GB Galaxy Note8

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Aug 27, 2017

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note8 last week at an event in New York. The US variant comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage but other markets will get either the 128GB or 256GB variants as well. Samsung’s home country belongs to the category getting the 256GB model.

KT Olleh is a Korean carrier and its pre-order page for the Galaxy Note8 is already live. The section that talks about the pre-order gifts is the first place you see them mention a 256GB variant. You will also see the variant mentioned in the specs at the bottom of the page.

Those who pre-order the 256GB model will get an AKG Bluetooth speaker or a Nemonic Printer while those who go for the 64GB version will get a KW 100,000 (∼$89) coupon off original Samsung accessories purchased. Both versions will be available in Deep Sea Blue and Midnight Black.

The page doesn’t mention the retail price of any of the variants though. However, you can sign up for a SMS notification alert when the pre-order begins on September 9. It will run through till 14th, so if you live in South Korea and want any of the cool pre-order gifts, hurry and sign up.

Xiaomi’s 90 Minutes All Weather Bag Goes For Sale at 199 Yuan ($30)

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Aug 27, 2017

Xiaomi first launched the 90 Minutes All Weather Bag in June this year under its MIJIA crowdfunding platform. The waterproof backpack comes with a three-dimensional design with an aesthetic look and a reflective material on the outside. The Sleek backpack is now available for sale on Mi Home clutching a price tag of 199 Yuan ($30).

The Xiaomi 90 Minutes All Weather Bag features a minimalistic design which utilizes an origami structure design. It’s suitable for use as a daily backpack as well as for vacation, travel and outdoor events. The durable wear-resistant material ensures it does not tear easily while the waterproof coating keeps valuables safe even during the rains. It clings well on the back with a focus on easing movement and has a light weight.

In addition, the backpack also comes with a removable chest strap and belt to share the load. Shoulder straps with reflective material are also added to provide nighttime safety. The bag equally comes with several compartments which can securely house a laptop, smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. The power bank also has its own compartment and the cool thing is that there is a charger pocket which would enable users to charge their gadget while on the move. You can scoop up some more details about the 90 Points All Weather Backpack from the photos below or visit the sales page on Mi Home via the source link below. Unfortunately, this does not ship outside China but it’ll likely find its way into online retail shops soon.

Azdome Aliexpress Brands Shopping Week begins, with discounts of up to 54%

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Aug 27, 2017

Everyone likes sales especially when it comes to electronics. The Azdome offers a variety of gadgets including car dash cameras.

The annual Aliexpress Brands Shopping Week will start tomorrow, this activity will run from August 28(GMT+8) to Septemeber 1(GMT+8).

Azdome will cooperate with Aliexpress to host this promotion activity, the various products will be on display in Brands Shopping Week, including Azdome DAB211, which is the first Ambarella A12 chip dash cam of Azdome; Azdome GS65H – the first dash cam to feature two lenses; Azdome A305 with hidden design and many other new products in 2017, there is always a suitable one for you.

It is announced by Azdome that all products participating in this activity are unlimited, with discounts of up to 54%, besides the activity discount, Azdome AliExpress shop has also prepared other discount coupon for you, multiple discounts are waiting for you.

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LG Releases New Teaser Promising Immersive Sound On The V30

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Aug 26, 2017

The most anticipated device to be unveiled at IFA Berlin next week is the LG V30. The V30 will be the company’s second flagship of the year and will take on fellow Korean competitor, Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy Note 8.

LG has released a few teasers for the device, with some even taking a jab at the Galaxy Note 8. However, its latest one is titled “The Next V: Immersive Sound” and the twenty second video seems to advertise the audio prowess of the LG V30.

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LG has placed a focus on the audio performance of its devices in recent times. The LG V20 has a Quad DAC that greatly improves the audio quality and the Korean version of the LG G6 has it too.

For the LG V30, news floating around says it will have audio enhancements from Bang & Olufsen. This won’t be their first partnership as the Korean version of the V20 shipped with Bang & Olufsen earphones. While there are few details as regard the “immersive audio”, we believe it won’t fail to impress when it arrives.

Rumour: Google Pixel 2 XL To Sport a Bezel-less Display, Pixel 2 Retains Old Design

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Aug 26, 2017

It is no news that Google is already working on a successor to the Pixel and Pixel XL flagships which they launched last year. The tech giant is expected to release two models which would be known as Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Before now, there has been the rumour that the second-gen Pixel models would go official on October 5 which is the exact date the first-gen Pixel phones were launched last year.

Also, it was recently outed that the Pixel 2 and XL would feature the Snapdragon 836 chipset which is yet to be announced by Qualcomm. The SD 836 s expected to be slightly faster than the Snapdragon 835 processor which has been the Systems-on-Chip on most Android flagships this year so far. One interesting rumour concerning the Pixel phones is concerning the design. According to rumour, the difference between the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will not only in size but also in the design. Te Pixel 2 XL is said to feature a design which would see the display having ultra-thin bezels on all sides while the Pixel 2 will retain the design which the Pixel came with. This is as a result of the fact that the Pixel 2 will be manufactured by HTC while LG will manufacture the Pixel 2 XL. Last year’s models were manufactured in partnership with only HTC.

In addition to that, the larger Pixel phone will sport a 5.99-inch 1440p OLED display which will have a taller, bezel-less screen, while the Pixel 2 is expected to come in at 4.97-inch 1080p display with a lesser but equally good 1080p resolution but the display will have larger bezels. Both models are also expected to feature dual front speakers on both phones, squeezable displays similar to what we have on the HTC U11 as well as an always-on display mode. If rumours are anything to go by, then the second generation Pixel phones will not pack the 3.5mm audio jack.

Meanwhile, check out these cool renders of the Pixel 2 designed from leaked details below.

Rumor Alert: The iPhone 8 Will Set You Back $999

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Aug 26, 2017

This year marks ten years since the first iPhone was released. To celebrate the event Apple will release a special edition iPhone currently called the iPhone 8.

The iPhone 8 will reportedly be launched alongside the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus. It will be the first iPhone with an OLED display, wireless charging, and an edge-to-edge screen design. All these new and exciting features will not come cheap as The New York Times says it will be priced around $999.

Chinese tech blog, IThome adds that the price is for the 64GB model. The 256GB version will sell for about $1099 and the unconfirmed 512GB variant will be priced at around $1199. iPhones are usually not cheap. So with the new features coming and a new design, we are sure people are going to be falling over themselves to pick up a unit.

There are rumors that the event will hold on September 12 but until Apple officially announces the date, take it with a pinch of salt. Production is said to be underway as we have seen leaks of certain components in recent weeks.

Will you pick up the iPhone 8 when it launches irrespective of its price or will you settle for the lesser priced iPhone 7s or iPhone 7s Plus?

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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 China Launch Could Be On September 29

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Aug 26, 2017

Samsung took the wraps off the much-anticipated Galaxy Note 8 flagship on August 23 at the Galaxy Unpacked 2017 in New York. Samsung is expected to unveil the flagship in China but looks like China won’t see an early launch. A new rumour on Weibo hints that the Note 8 China Edition will be launched on September 29. The delay could be so that the Galaxy S8 stock could be cleared since the prices are expected to be the same.

Already, the Galaxy Note 8 China Edition had earlier been certified by TENAA bearing model numbers SM-N9500 and SM-N9508. The TENAA listing shows the Note China Edition will come in Black, Blue and Gold colours and the specs will basically similar to that launched in New York. The only difference seems to be that there will be a 4GB RAM version meant for the Chinese market, according to the TENAA listing. Who knows, Samsung may shake things up by also including an 8GB RAM version just like it did for the botched Galaxy Note 7 in China.

As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is equipped with a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with 2960 x 1440pixels resolution. The device comes with a Snapdragon 835 version as well as an Exynos 8895-powered model with 6GB RAM and 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage options.There is also a 3,300mAh battery on board. The Note 8 also packs a 12MP wide angle + 12MP Telephoto camera Both lenses support OIS optical image stabilization which is the first in the world. In addition, it also supports 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. The device is expected to come with a price of 6,088 Yuan (~$915) in China for the 6GB base variant, perhaps.