Elephone P8 Mini Teardown Uncovers The Secrets Inside (Video)

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Jul 6, 2017

Samsung had introduced its Bixby assistant at the launch of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones. These Bixby enabled flagship also comes with a dedicated Bixby launcher key. The recently launched Galaxy Note FE (the refurbished Galaxy Note 7) also features the Bixby AI. At the launch Galaxy S8 duo, Bixby AI supported only Korean language. The English version of Bixby AI was expected to be available by the end of this month. However, fresh news revealed by Korea Herald, a South Korean publication states that the English edition of Bixby AI has been delayed.

Koh Dong-jin, Samsung’s mobile chief had said in April that the English and Chinese editions of Bixby would be arriving in May and in June respectively. However, fresh information that the arrival of both the editions has been delayed. A Samsung representative revealed to the South Korean publication that more time is being consumed in the development of Bixby in other languages. The reason behind the delay of Bixby in other languages is that it lacks vast data which plays a vital role in deep learning technology.

When there is enough data available for deep learning, a digital assistant will be able to learn and evolve on the data that is available. The South Korean did launch the Bixby AI in April with its features such as image recognition and home controls. However, the major feature of using voice command to navigate through the phone is still unavailable in English language. Another issue that has caused the delayed of English version of Bixby is the communication problems such as geographical and language barriers between the Samsung engineers in the U.S. and South Korea have resulted in slow progress of English edition of Bixby.

One should be aware of the fact Samsung has already started the registrations for beta version of Bixby in the U.S. in June. Hence, it was expected to be available by this month. Speculations have it that it will be arriving by the fall this year. Samsung have said that Bixby beta testers have found that the Bixby AI is delivering unsatisfactory results when it comes to responding to questions and requests.

Bixby is struggling at the moment. Will it be able to take on the other virtual assistants from popular brands? According to Ovum, a consultancy firm based in London, Google Assistant has a market share of 23.3 percent, Samsung’s Bixby accounts 14.5 percent market share, Siri from Apple has a market share of 13.1 percent, Alexa from Amazon and Microsoft’s Cortana have respective market share of 3.9 percent and 2.3 percent. The research claims that Bixby can become the second largest voice assistant in the world by 2021.

Samsung Vega is the rumored smart speaker from the South Korean company. It will be powered by Bixby assistant. However, since the arrival of Bixby has been delayed, it would take more time for Samsung Vega to become reality.

360 N5S 32GB Version Announced for ¥1399 ($205)

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Jul 6, 2017

Earlier this year, the trend was releasing a new color variant of a phone.However, another one manufacturers have picked up is to release a new storage variant. 360 Mobiles, today announced a 32GB model of the 360 N5S.

The 360 N5S was announced last month as a successor to the 360 N5. Packing 6GB of RAM, 64GB ROM, a Snapdragon 653 processor and a beautiful glass back, all for under $250. Its hard to find a better bargain.

The new model today retains all the features save for the storage which has been cut down to 32GB. There is still microSD expansion though.

The 360 N5S has a 5.5-inch FHD display, dual front facing cameras (13MP + 2MP) and a single 13MP sensor at the back. A 3730mAh battery powers the phone and it has support for 9V/2A fast charging. 360 Mobiles ships the N5S 32GB with 360 OS 2.0 based on Android 7.1 and includes a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Blackview R6 Lite Is Currently On Sale For Under $70

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Jul 6, 2017

If you are on the lookout for a budget phone to probably take on that summer hike, you should give the Blackview R6 Lite a look.

The Blackview R6 Lite is a lower-specced version of the R6 released last year. It has a 5.5-inch 960 x 540 display with a 2.5D glass covering it. There is 1GB of RAM, 16GB ROM and a Mediatek MT6580 processor clocked at 1.3GHz.

While the specs are definitely entry-level, Blackview makes up for it by shipping it with Android Nougat. The phone also comes with dual rear cameras. Both are 8MP sensors and there is a 2MP fixed focus sensor up in front.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Fueled with Snapdragon 835 & 6 GB RAM Gets Spotted on Geekbench

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Jul 6, 2017

Since the time Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had confirmed that the company will be teaming with Phillippe Starck (French designer responsible for Mi MIX’s design) for Xiaomi MI MIX 2, the rumor mill is heavily speculating on its specs. Last year, Xiaomi had released the Mi MIX smartphone in October. It came with a huge screen of 6.4 inches. It sported super-slim bezels at top, left and right sides of the display. Its successor is expected to get unveiled in October this year. Its arrival seems to be approaching fast as the alleged Mi MIX 2 has appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform.

On Geekbench, a smartphone named as Xiaomi MIX has appeared earlier this week. The smartphone features Snapdragon 835 chipset. The original Mi MIX came with Snapdragon 821 chipset. Hence, it appears that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a paid visit to the benchmarking platform with the SD 835 chipset and 6 GB of RAM.

It can be also seen that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is running on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. The original Mi MIX is still running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It is one of the devices that is slated to get the Android Nougat update by the end of this month. In single-core test, the alleged Mi MIX 2 has recorded a score of 1929. It has scored 6,431 points in the multi-core test.

Earlier reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 will continue to feature tri-bezeless display. It is speculated that Mi MIX 2 will come with a screen-to-body ratio of 93 percent. It is also speculated to come with in-display fingerprint scanner. A leaked document from the previous week suggest that Xiaomi will be releasing couple of phones with full-screen design.

The Chinese firm is speculated to introduce ‘X’ series of smartphones soon and its first device is said to the Xiaomi X1. It is speculated as the first Snapdragon 660 chipset driven phone from the company. The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 that is speculated to be codenamed as Xiaomi Chiron is also rumored to arrive with full-screen design. Rumors have also revealed that Xiaomi will be unveiling the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5 budget phones in the coming months.

LG Q6 Launches on July 11 in Poland

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Jul 6, 2017

LG has started sending out invites for a launch of a new device on July 11 in Poland. The device is the LG Q6 which was previously known as the LG G6 Mini.

Although the main official invite doesn’t reveal the name of the device, the hashtag “LGBarbeQ” is a major hint towards the Q6. In addition to that, another variant of the invite straight up points to the device being the LG Q6.

The LG Q6 is expected to feature a smaller 5.4-inch display but with the same 18:9 aspect ratio as the LG G6. The RAM will be 3GB and it will sport a single 13MP rear camera.

Other features such as the processor, built-in storage, front camera, battery capacity and connectivity are unknown. We also can’t say if it will get a global release or be limited to emerging markets.

About a week ago, LG unveiled a 32GB version of the LG G6 as well as a 128GB model called the G6+ that has wireless charging and a number of additional software features.

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Ulefone F2 Will Be The World’s 1st Phone with Infinity Display & 8GB RAM

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Jul 6, 2017

Ulefone is known for the production of smartphones with beautiful design and great specifications. Their battery capacity is just legendary but it seems the company has carried the affinity for large batteries to other aspects. The company has revealed that they are working on a new smartphone dubbed Ulephone F2 which will come with 8GB of RAM onboard as well as an infinity display. The design is inspired by the Samsung Galaxy S8 and if you don’t look closely, you’d confuse the device for the Galaxy S8.

The Ulefone F2 comes with a 5.7-inch display and the entire display is almost entirely bezel-less save for little bezels at the bottom and top edges. The left and right edges are also having ultra-thin bezels with a curved display. With a larger display and fewer interferences in vision, the phone is expected to make users get immersed into what is displayed. The F2’s display comes with an aspect ratio of 18.5 to 9, which besides further narrowing the width of the phone body for better grip, will match current wide-screen movies better. Apart from the Infinity display, the 8GB of RAM is another main feature of the F2 which makes it the world’s first smartphone with such combination. The Ulefone F2 also comes with a dual camera setup. However, other specs about the Ulefone F2 remains unknown yet, but we will keep you updated.

By the way, big-battery device Ulefone Power2 and dual-camera deca-core flagship Ulefone Gemini Pro are currently available for the special prices of$165.99 USD and $249.99 USD respectively on AliExpress. For more details visit Ulefone’s Facebook page from here.

4GB Dual-Cam Flagship Killer – LEAGOO T5 live Photos Released!

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Jul 6, 2017

LEAGOO T5 is LEAGOO’s flagship model for the first half of the year and for their standards, the specs are relatively top-end. The device features 4GB of RAM as well as 64GB of native storage which should be enough to satisfy those who utilises lots of space of their device. Dual cameras are turning out to be the trend for 2017 and LEAGOO isn’t on to be left out. The device features a dual camera setup made up of a 13MP Sony main sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. Now, we get to meet the LEAGOO flagship live as the company has released photos of the T5.

The photos showcase a mobile device with a beautiful design that sure would give OPPO and Vivo a run for their money. It’s not a bezel-less model but has bezels at the top and bottom. The bottom bezel houses a physical home bottom that doesn’t protrude and which will likely double as a fingerprint sensor just like that of OnePlus 5 or iPhone 7. One of the photos shows what the display looks like while working and we can see it is running stock Android 7.1 Nougat.

The LEAGOO T5 sports a 5.5-inch FHD SHARP display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080p and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection which not only provide excellent display effect but also give the best protection. The device is powered by a MediaTek Octa-core MT6750T chip and has a 13MP front-facing camera as well. You also get a large 3000mAh LG battery with 5V/2A Quick Charge.

LEAGOO T5 Main Features (Summary)

5.5 inch SHARP FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 screen
MT6750T 8-core chipset
SAMSUNG 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
SONY 13.0MP + OV 5.0MP rear dual camera
OV 13.0MP front camera
LG 3000mAH battery with 5V2A quick charge
LEAGOO OS 2.1( based on Android 7.0)
0.1 sec Unlock, 4 in 1 front-mounted fingerprint ID

LEAGOO T5 is presently available on presale and until July 10, you can save up to $50 and also get a free gift if you buy this stylish phone. The device will be sold for $149.99 but after the promotional offer ends, the price goes up to $199.99. If you are interested, follow the buy now link below.

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Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact Pricing, Color Variants Allegedly Appear on Retailer Site

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Jul 6, 2017

Sony’s IFA 2017 keynote will be held on Aug. 31. It means that the keynote will be held a day before the start of the IFA 2017 tech trade show that will last from Sept. 1 to Sept. 6. The Japanese tech giant is expected to unleash Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact on Aug. 31. These smartphones have been allegedly spotted on a Polish retailer site (Komp.tech). Their listing on the retailer site has revealed its specifications and features.

Komp.tech had listed two Sony smartphones with model numbers G8341 and G8841 on the retailer site. The listings are no longer available but a screenshot contains the listing of both phones. The Sony G8341 is speculated to launch as Sony Xperia XZ1 flagship. A smartphone with the same model number had appeared in some user agent profile in the previous month. It had revealed that the smartphone would be coming with a full HD display and it will be running on Android 8.0.

The Sony 8341 was listed on the Polish retailer site with a pricing of PLN 3,206.99 (~$859). It was listed in color options such as Black, Moonlite Blue, Venus Pink and Warm Silver. The other smartphone with model number G8441 is speculated to launch as Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. The Polish retailer site listing had revealed that the smartphone would be available in color choices such as Black, Horizon Blue, Snow Silver and Twilight Pink. It was listed with a pricing of PLN 2,749.99 (~$737).

Around two months, a report had revealed that Sony would be releasing three smartphones at IFA 2017. These rumored phones are Sony Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact, and Xperia X1.

The Xperia XZ1 is rumored to feature a 5.2-inch FHD screen and the Xperia XZ1 Compact is speculated to come with a 4.6-inch HD display. Both the smartphones are said to be fueled by Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The Xperia XZ1 is speculated to be equipped with a 3,000mAh battery whereas the Xperia XZ1 Compact is likely to house a 2,800mAh battery. The Xperia X1 is rumored to feature a FHD display, Snapdragon 660 SoC, 4 GB of RAM and 2,800mAh battery. All the three phones are speculated to come with 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera sensor that is available on the Xperia XZ Premium.

A recent report has revealed that the Sony’s upcoming flagship could feature a bezeless screen from JDI. A newer report says that the flagship may be driven by Sony’s inhouse chipset.

Xiaomi VP Reveals MIUI 9 Interface Screenshots on Weibo

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Jul 5, 2017

In what could be seen as an indication of its imminent release, Xiaomi‘s vice-president in charge of marketing, Huang has shared a couple of screenshots of the MIUI 9. The VP was trying to get feedback from fans about what they think of the new interface. The leaked screenshots are coming barely two weeks after the MIUI Weibo account officially confirmed that MIUI 9 is in development, quoting the words of CEO Lei Jun that the MIUI 9 would be more fluid and powerful.

Also, we have had words before now that the MIUI 9 will come with such features as split screen and picture-in-picture with screenshots of the interface showing the features. There is also word that Xiaomi will be yanking off SMS scheduling on the upcoming interface due to a low number of SMS users and also that there won’t be unnecessary apps stuck in your display as it allows users to delete systems apps.

The theme in use doesn’t really look spectacular with some comments pointing out that the theme is looking rather plain. Of course, there is the option of changing the team to a more sophisticated look. The Xiaomi VP did not say if this is the icon style because it seems to resemble those of previous versions.

Certainly, it is still a while before we expect Xiaomi to officially release the MIUI 9 because the preview versions have not been seen to have gone through closed and open beta up till now. So, it may still be a while before we’ll see the stable ROM of MIUI 9 rolling out. Xiaomi better hastens up though as Google will soon release Android 8.0 whereas MIUI 9 will be based on Android 7 Nougat.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Glass Panel Exposed, Following S8’s Design Language

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Jul 5, 2017

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 has had its front glass panel exposed online, fueling the hype about the device’s release in Fall of 2017. The outstanding feature being the continuation of the S8 design language seen on fan-based renders.

The leaked photo reveals Samsung has increased the screen-to-body ratio to an exceptionally high percentage. The side bezels are narrower and the design is replicated for the forehead and chin.

We can also see that Samsung has reduced the definition of the corners of the screen, making the edges more discretely curved in comparison to the S8 series.

This indicates that Samsung is still working on perfecting the curved corner screen through hardware and also working closely with the software design to accommodate the rounded corners of the screen.

According to the source, the Galaxy Note 8 will be sporting a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2K resolution (2560 x 1440) and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9 (the same as the S8 line-up). We expect the device to be powered with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 or Samsung’s Exynos 8895 processor, paired with 6GB RAM.

For camera specifications, the Note 8 will come with a dual-camera setup with a minimum count of 12-megapixel at the rear with optical image stabilization. The phone is also rumored to have a 3300mAh battery.

Another source has suggested the dimension of the device will be 162.4 × 74.5 × 8.4 mm (include the camera hump and the thickness would be 9.5mm).

Samsung Dex Station (V1) — Samsung DeX Station

Other features that we expect will come with the Galaxy Note 8 is the support for the DeX docking station and also an enhanced S-Pen functionality.

For storage, the Note 8 will come in 64GB, 128GB and possibly a 256GB model (Taking a pinch of salt). MicroSD expansion will also be expected to be included.

In terms of color variations, we will arrive in black, blue and gold.

Rumors continue to suggest that the Note 8 may in fact be released on August 26 in New York. However this has not been confirmed by verified leakers or Samsung itself.

The price has been speculated to be valued at more than $1100, which will make it the most expensive Samsung phone yet.

What are your thoughts about the Galaxy Note 8′ design? Do you think it will restore the soiled reputation of the series? Share your comments down below.

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Nubia N2 Released in India: 5000mAh Battery, 4GB RAM For Under $250

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Jul 5, 2017

This is not the Nubia M2 released earlier this year in China but the Nubia N2. We understand you may confuse them due to the similarity in pronunciation but they are very different. ZTE’s sub-brand announced the latter in India today and it packs some interesting features.

The Nubia N2 is the successor to the Nubia N1 released in July last year. If you are familiar with that device then you should see some features have been retained. Key one being the massive 5000mAh battery.

The N2 still has a 5.5 display but it is now AMOLED and the resolution has been cut to 1280 x 720. The phone is powered by a MT6750 processor. This is an octa-core chip released last year but still suitable for the phone since its cortex-A53 cores are power efficient.

There is 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of storage with the option for expansion. The main camera is a 13MP Sony IMX258 sensor with a f/2.2 aperture and dual LED flash. Front facing camera is a 16MP Samsung sensor with an 80° wide-angle lens.

The Nubia N2 ditches the rear fingerprint sensor for a front-mounted one embedded under the newly redesigned home button. There is a dual hybrid SIM slot, VoLTE, an audio jack and a USB Type-C port.

Chuwi SurBook 2-in-1 Intel tablet: First Impressions

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Jul 5, 2017

Although you might find the name “Chuwi” as somewhat funny, those who have been following the Chinese market know that this company makes one of the best ‘value for money’ tablets in the market. We have seen some amazing large screen tablets from Chuwi in the past few months, but with the Chuwi SurBook 2-in-1, the company is here to take on the global market by striking a balance of quality build, powerful specs and affordable pricing. So, it’s no surprise that the Surbook crowdfunding campaign on indiegogo saw a backing of more than $600,000, which is an amazing 2000% more than its initial goal of $30,000.

Chuwi Surbook Design

The Chuwi Surbook comes in an all-metal body, with a finish that’s pleasant to the eyes. The sides get a slightly different finish than the back.

All the major ports are located on the right side of the tablet which includes a USB Type-C port placed between two 3.0 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack above them. The power and volume control buttons are located on top of the tablet.
The adjustable kickstand at the back slides up to 125 degrees. The kickstand felt sturdy, as it should, given that the company claims that the stand has a life of over 20,000 flips.

The keyboard is clicky and feels good. The keys are backlit (turn backlight on with FN+DEL), so you should have no issues using the tablet at night. However, I’m a bit worried about the keyboard since the material used around it has a velvet like finish. But I hear that the keyboard is from the same supplier as the Surface series. So, we’ll have to wait and watch.

Chuwi Surbook Display

The 12.3-inch 2K display on the Surbook looks good, which isn’t surprising given that it’s the same display as the Surface Pro 4. The touch is pretty decent and the stylus works fine (I’ll need some time to see how good it is). The stylus supports 1024 levels of pressure response, so it’s ideal for graphic intensive apps like Photoshop and Freshpaint.
The tablet should be great for entertainment as the screen brightness and contrasts are good. Below is an image of the iPhone on top of the Chuwi tablet. You can compare both the screens in the image.

Further, the 3:2 aspect ratio of the tablet makes everything from editing documents to browsing feel great on the screen.

Display Specs Summary

Size: 12.3 inch, 3:2
display resolution: 2736*1824 pixels
Supplier: Samsung
Screen: IGZO panel (8bit)
Nits: 450
Multi-touch: 10 points touch

Chuwi Surbook Specs

The Chuwi Surbook comes with Intel Apollo Lake N3450 quad-core chip clocked at a maximum frequency of 2.2GHz. This along with 6GB of RAM on board ensures fluid performance. There’s 128GB of eMMC storage as well. I couldn’t run any benchmarks to test its CPU, but I’ll get those figures soon. The Windows 10 OS runs smoothly on the tablet, but once again, we’ll have to test it in detail soon. Overall, with the below-mentioned specs on board, you shouldn’t find any hiccups with the tablet’s performance.

Surbook Specs

Chuwi Surbook First Impressions:

At nearly half the cost, the Chuwi Surbook is supposed to take on the big players like Microsoft’s Surface lineup. So far, in the limited time that we got with the tablet, the SurBook sure does seem to do a good job in this regard. But the performance has to be great, in order to be considered as a real competitor to the Surface tablets and we’ll test it out soon to give out our verdict.

Check out more images of the Chuwi SurBook below.

Top 7 Xiaomi Hot Products Coupon Code On Banggood

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Buy Xiaomi 2-in-1 Bluetooth Mini Tripod/Selfie Stick from Here

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Jul 5, 2017

Xiaomi products are always hot selling because of their attractive, sleek design and fine quality. The price tags also play a huge role in their wide patronage both within and outside China. Banggood is one e-commerce platform which has a good catalogue of original Xiaomi products ranging from smartphones to different accessories, toys, drones and others. We bring you the top 7 Xiaomi hot-selling products with coupons on Banggood, all original Xiaomi products. The coupons are currently active with up to 20% Off on all the products. Check them out.

1. Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Banggod offers the Mi smartband 2 with a 20% discount. The Mi Band 2 features an OLED Display and also has heart rate monitor, bluetooth and several other features. The award winning Mi Band has a durable battery that can last up to 1 week on a full charge.
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2. Original Xiaomi Power Bank 2 10000mAh

This 10,000mAH powerful Mi Power Bank is also one of the top-selling devices on Banggood. The portable charger comes with Quick Charge 2.0 and with a large capacity, it lasts for long.
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3. Original Xiaomi 20000mAh Polymer Power Bank 2

The 20,000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 comes with dual USB Output port with Quick Charge 3.0. It has a large capacity and is Xiaomi’s largest Powerbank so far. It is compatible for use in a variety of smartphones including iPhones.
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4. Xiaomi Dual USB Ports 3.6A Universal Car Charger For Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, iPhone, iPad

Perhaps the cheapest product among the lot, the Xiaomi Universal Car charger is compatible for use with most smartphones including Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, iPhone and iPad etc.

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5. Original Xiaomi 2 in 1 Bluetooth Mini Extendable Folding Tripod Selfie Stick For Mobile Phone

The Xiaomi Tripod stand can function as a tripod and a selfie stick. When folded, it is a tripod and then it can be extended to form a selfie stick. It comes with Bluetooth function.
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6. Xiaomi ROIDMI 2S Dual Car Charger (International Version)

The Xiaomi ROIDMI 2S Car Charger offers you the opportunity to charge your smartphone and also make hands free calls using the the Bluetooth functionality. The charger comes with a USB port via which the device Bluetooth Hands-free Calls
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7. Xiaomi 5000mAh Ultra-thin 9.9mm Power Bank For Mobile Phone

The 5,000mAh capacity Mi powerbank is ultra-thin with a thickness of just 9.9mm. It also has round edges just like the other Xiaomi powerbanks and is compatible with iPhone, HTC, Samsung, smartphone and Tablet PC. The power bank adjusts the output power automatically to meet different devices’ needs.

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Nokia 3 Arrives UK On July 12 With 2GB RAM, MT6737 SoC & £120 Price

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Jul 5, 2017

Nokia has started a global roll-out of its three android phones. Initially, only the Nokia 6 was available for purchase and it was limited to China. Now it is making its way to other countries along with the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5.

Latest report says UK will be getting the entry level Nokia 3 on July 12. The Nokia 3 is a 5-inch 720p phone with 2GB of RAM and a Mediatek MTK6737 processor. Built-in storage is 16GB but there is a dedicated microSD slot that takes up to 128GB cards.

The Nokia 3 has an 8MP primary camera with a f/2.0 aperture and LED flash and another 8MP sensor with autofocus as its selfie camera. Battery capacity is 2650mAh and it is non-removable. There is an audio jack at the top and a micro USB port at the bottom.

Like its siblings, the Nokia 3 runs Android 7.0 out of the box but there is an update to 7.1.1, plus Nokia says it will get Android O. Price is £120 (∼¥1055) and it comes in black, white, blue, and copper.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Leaked Photos Front Panel, Dual Rear Cameras

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Jul 5, 2017

Recent leaks have suggested that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phablet would be equipped with horizontally aligned dual rear cameras. A Chinese leakster who is consistently revealing leaked information on the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 phablet has posted couple of images of its front panel and dual rear camera module on this Twitter and Weibo accounts.

The South Korean company had introduced full-screen display called Infinity Display on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones. The company is heavily pegged to incorporate the Infinity Display on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. It will be sporting dual curved edges like the Galaxy S8 duo.

The leakster has released a couple of images of the front panel of the alleged Galaxy Note 8. As it can be seen in the images, the alleged front panel of the Galaxy Note 8 has very slim bezels on the left and right of the screen. The top and bottom are slightly thick compared to side bezels. The top bezel houses couple of openings that are probably meant for some features like selfie camera, earpiece, iris scanner and some other sensors. Rumors have revealed that the Galaxy Note 8 would be equipped with a 6.3-inch display that may carry support for QHD+ resolution of 2,960 x 1,400 pixels and it is pegged to deliver an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.

Samsung’s forthcoming Samsung Galaxy C10 is rumored to arrive as the first Samsung phone with dual rear cameras. With newer rumors claiming that Galaxy C10’s arrival is getting delayed, the Galaxy Note 8 could be the first phone from the company to grace dual rear cameras. In the previous week, a Galaxy Note 8 360-degree render video had appeared. It had revealed the horizontally aligned dual cameras and the positioning of the fingerprint scanner. The Chinese leakster has revealed the following images of the dual camera module placed on the rear of the phablet.

The first image of the Galaxy Note 8’s rear suggests that the phablet is placed in some sort of a protective case. It features a pair of horizontally arranged dual cameras. On the right side of it is a unit that includes the dual-tone dual-LED flash and a heart rate monitor below it. The fingerprint scanner is present on the right of the dual-LED flash.

One of the gripes of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ is the placement of the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner that cause the users of these phones to accidentally touch the camera lens while accessing the biometric recognition feature. The second image also suggests that the phablet is placed in another kind of protective cover. It also shows the same placement of dual cameras, LED flash and fingerprint sensor.

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Is This The iPhone 8 Retail Box Or A Photoshopped iPhone 7 Plus Box?

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Jul 5, 2017

Last night an image showing what seems to be the retail box of the iPhone 8 was posted on Weibo. Although the box does share a similar design to that of the iPhone 7 Plus, the main difference is the design of the dual rear cameras.

The iPhone 8 is expected to feature dual cameras like the iPhone 7 Plus but instead of sitting in a horizontal position, it will lie vertically. We have seen leaks from verified sources confirm this. Why then do people think this is a fake image?

The iPhone 8 on the box is a matte black version which doesn’t match images that have been in circulation. The iPhone 8 has been shown to feature a glass back in all the verified leaks. Since no one has mentioned seeing a matte black version, the conclusion is that the person modified the retail box of a matte black iPhone 7 Plus.

Alibaba Launches AliGenie X1 Smart Speaker With Genie AI Assistant

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Jul 5, 2017

Amazon kicked off the smart speaker race with the Amazon Echo in 2014. Just three years down and other big names like Google (Home), Lenovo, and Apple (Homepod) have joined the race. Samsung is also working on its own too. But ahead of the Korean comany comes Alibaba with the AliGenie X1 smart speaker and AI assistant.

There were rumors floating around that the Chinese e-commerce giant was going to release a smart speaker soon and it did so today. The new smart speaker was unveiled at the Drum tower in Beijing today.

The AliGenie X1 takes instructions in mandarin and comes with an AI assistant called Genie. Some of its functions include smart home control, music playback and voice shopping. It can also take down notes, shopping lists and set reminders.

The smart speaker looks a bit like the Google Home thanks to the mesh at the base that covers the speaker(s). Unlike the Google home which has a replaceable base that comes in a variety of colors, the Alibaba smart speaker is available in eiter complete white or black.

The AliGenie X1 smart speaker is powered by the new Mediatek MT8516 voice chip. The chip is specially made for voice assistant devices and smart speakers with Google Assistant and Android Things support. It is made up of four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.3GHz.

Super Rugged Blackview BV8000 Pro Presale Now On For $234.5 Only!

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Jul 5, 2017

Blackview produced what they tout as being the world’s most powerful IP68 rugged phone in the Blackview BV8000 Pro. The BV8000 Pro comes with a stunning look but that doesn’t take a bit out of its ruggedness as it is as tough as steel plate. The rugged smartphone has been subjected to several stress tests which have shown it has the device has a high and strict standard of shockproof, scratch-resistance, with high and low-temperature resistance.

Blackview BV8000 Pro’s rigidity is super strong because of the special structural design of its frame and the external structure which is made from materials with shock absorbing property which helps to reduce the impact if peradventure the device falls. If you still aren’t convinced about the ruggedness of the BV8000 Pro, you really should check out the following test video of the device, this time subjected to several torture tests.

The armored tank—Blackview BV8000 Pro features a MediaTek MT6757 (Helio P25) octa-core processor accompanied by 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. In addition, the display is a 5-inch FHD Sharp display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device also packs a 16MP Samsung S5K3P3 real camera with PDAF and an 8MP Samsung 4H8 front camera. You also get a side fingerprint sensor, Android 7.0 Nougat OS, NFC, GPS + Glonass, and a 4180mAh capacity with 9V2A quick charge support and OTG function. Also, it supports global network bands and is available in 3 colors: Eagle Silver, Lion Gold, Shark Grey.

If you are interested in having this Blackview rugged smartphone, it is presently available on presale at AliExpress for a cheap price of $234.5. You can access the product page from here. You can also find out more about the Blackview BV8000 Pro from Blackview’s official website here.

Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) is an Improved Galaxy J5 (2017) with More RAM & Storage

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Jul 5, 2017

Samsung had launched the Galaxy J5 (2017) in June and now it has released an updated version of the same phone with Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) moniker. As mentioned in the headline of this report, the Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) arrives with better RAM and storage.

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) features a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen that produces a HD resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels. It is driven by Exynos 7870 chipset that features a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor and Mali-T830 MP2 graphics.

The Galaxy J5 (2017) features 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM for Latin America. For Southeast Asia countries, Samsung has released the smartphone with 32 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM. However, the newly launched Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) s equipped with 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM. Rest of the specifications of the Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) is same as that of the non-Pro model. All the variants feature a microSD card slot.

There is a single-LED enabled 13-megapixel rear camera available on the Galaxy J5 Pro (2017). Its front camera of 13-megapixel is enabled with a LED flash. The fingerprint sensor is embedded under the physical Home button at the front. The handset is running on Android 7.0 Nougat OS and carries support for Samsung Pay. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. It is a 4G smartphone that carries support for v4.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11ac dual-band and NFC.

As far as the appearance of the phone is concerned, it sports the same metallic chassis along with curved antenna bands at the top and bottom portions of the rear panel which is available on the Galaxy J5 (2017).

Currently, the Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) has been only introduced in Thailand. It is available with a pricing of THB 9,990 (~$330). As of this writing, there is no information on whether Samsung will be making it available in other regions.

On July 4, the South Korean company had introduced the Galaxy J5 (2017) in South Korea. The smartphone is available through multiple carriers in the country with a pricing of 344,300 KRW (~$300). It is available in three colors like black, blue and pink.