Huawei Mobile Wifi Pro 2 Out of the Box Tour – 32 Users at a Go

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Jun 12, 2017

Huawei released a new 4G LTE Mobile WiFi modem recently which it called the Huawei Mobile WiFi Pro 2 and which replaces the first-generation Mobile WiFi Pro. The Huawei Mobile WiFi Pro 2 is a portable WiFi device that can successfully fit into a trouser pocket. The device can securely connect up to 32 wireless devices at the same time whereas its predecessor only support 10 users.

The WiFi Pro 2 features a sleek design with an OLED-LCD display upfront. Apart from that, the Huawei Mobile WiFi Pro 2 can also function as a mobile power bank to charge other electronic gadgets such as smartphones, tablet and others with its large 6400mAh battery which can last up to 25 hours and standby time of up to 1600 hours. The design is such that the lanyard used to hold the device also doubles as the USB port for charging .

The Mobile WiFi Pro 2 is configured to deliver high-speed internet connection, packing LTE Cat6 band which offers up to 300 Mbps internet connection speed and a more secured and stable Internet connection even in various mobility situations. The router provides multiple frequencies for Wi-Fi networks it creates and it is compatible with all the frequency spectrum such as 2.4G / 5G and various Wi-Fi standards including 802.11a / b / g / n / ac to suit all user needs. Mobile WiFi Pro 2, a connection can be established and devices can be identified using NFC technology or QR code and Huawei’s application HiLink without the need to search for the network and enter password to join the Wi-Fi network. By connecting the device to the router via NFC or using the QR code, various devices can be connected to the Internet directly.

The Huawei Mobile WiFi Pro 2 is currently on sale for 899 Yuan on Huawei’s official store. But the device presently supports only the 3G/4G networks of China telecom, China mobile and China Unicom. The price is just 100 Yuan higher than the previous model despite the ramped up specs. The following are a couple of unboxing / hands-on images of the device courtesy mydrivers.

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Huawei Enjoy 7 Render, Specs and Pricing Surface Online

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2017

Huawei released a number of entry-level phones in recent weeks. Among them is the Enjoy 7 Plus, announced in April with a 4000mAh battery and a Snapdragon 435 SoC. Since the above is the Plus variant, it is not surprising to hear that the Enjoy 7 is on the way.

Details of the Huawei Enjoy 7 alongside a render image have surfaced online. The Enjoy 7 seems to have a metal back plate like the Plus variant. It has its fingerprint scanner at the back as well as visible antenna lines.

Where it differs is in the rear camera. This time, it is positioned on the left corner along the top antenna line. The design looks like what you will find on dual camera phones but it is actually a single sensor.

You have the volume rocker and power button on the right and the SIM tray on the left. The front camera and proximity sensor are positioned on the top left corner and there is Huaweí’s name sitting on the lower bezel. There is an audio jack at the top and a micro-USB port at the bottom flanked by two speaker grilles. this is a budget phone so don’t expect stereo speakers.

For specs, the Huawei Enjoy 7 will have a 5-inch 720p screen, a Snapdragon 425 processor and an Adreno 308 GPU. It will come with either 3GB of RAM paired with 32GB of storage or 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. Huawei’s EMUI 5.1 based on Android 7.0 will come pre-loaded.

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ZUK Edge Gets A New Lifeline Via Flyme OS

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 12, 2017

Meizu‘s beautiful Flyme OS interface was announced to become available for third-party models last month with the OnePlus 3T, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Nexus 6P, ZUK Z2 and a host of other Qualcomm phones billed as the first set of models which will have compatible versions of the new Meizu interface. Today, Meizu’s Flyme 6 OS has the honour of welcoming a new third-party model, the ZUK Edge.

Although Lenovo refuted claims that it is killing its own brand for the Motorola brand, the company indeed disclosed that it would be resting the ZUK brand. What this means is that the ZUK Edge is the last model that would be released under the ZUK brand. Although the ZUK Edge comes pre-installed with the latest Android Nougat the chances of regular updates hitting the model is low, even though Lenovo promised it would continue providing updates. However, the Flyme ROM for ZUK Edge gives users of the ZUK model sort of a lifeline, a second option of changing the interface from the company’s ZUI to Meizu’s latest Flyme 6.0.

Flyme 6 stable ROM for Lenovo’s ZUK Edge is available on the Flyme website but it must be noted that it requires some bit of expertise on flashing a phone’s ROM to do this. Also, it is important to note that Flyme 6 downgrades the ZUK Edge to Android 6.0 Marshmallow which the Flyme 6 is based on whereas the ZUI is already on Android 7.0 Nougat. But then, you get a whole new interface, a cool one at that with a couple of custom Meizu features. You can get details on how to download from here.

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Xiaomi’s 89th Crowdfunding Product Launching Tomorrow, Cloak?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 12, 2017

Xiaomi continues its drive to shore up its sales for the year with the barrage of new releases we have seen so far. The company seems to be on course as its shipment for the second quarter of the year showed some improvements. In continuation of its sales drive, Xiaomi will release its 89th crowdfunding product under the MIJIA brand in China tomorrow May 13.

The product, which brings the crowdfunding products released this year just one number short of 90 different products, seems to be a personal protective clothing which is aimed to keep the cold away. It is summer time now but it won’t be long before the rains come running down and the accompanying cold. Xiaomi MIJIA shared two teaser posters on its official Weibo handle and both posters hint at a product meant to keep the cold away. One of the posters suggests it is likely a cloak with buckle while the other one gives the impression that it will be a portable one, such that it can fit into a lady’s handbag.

The product will be unveiled Tomorrow June 13 by 10 AM. Keep a date to find out what the new crowdfunding product is.

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The Honor 9 is Official: 3D Glass Back, Kirin 960, Hi-Fi Audio & Dual Cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2017

Almost year ago, Huawei released the Honor 8 to worldwide acclaim. It received positive reviews in the West for its combination of an impressive build quality, flagship performance and affordable price tag. Today, the Honor 8 gets a worthy successor in form of the Honor 9

Honor 9 Design

The Honor 9 improves greatly on the design of its predecessor. It still maintains that beautiful mixture of metal and glass but its now curvier. Thanks to the 3D glass back that replaced the 2.5D glass on the Honor 8.

The reflective back makes a comeback on the Honor 9 too. The design became popular with the Honor 8 and has been adopted by Xiaomi fr the Mi 6 and by HTC for the U 11 this year. Though HTC takes it to another level and calls it Liquid Surface.

Honor 9 Specs

The Honor 9 has a 5.15-inch Full HD display. It is powered by the Kirin 960 and comes with 6GB of RAM and either 64B or 128GB of storage. There is also a 4GB RAM + 64GB model.

The rear mounted-fingerprint scanner has been moved to the front, doubling as a home button beneath the display. The Honor 9 also has a Hi-Fi audio chip tuned by Grammy Award winner, Rainer Mailard. Honor says listening to audio files is like listening to a live performance. There is NFC, an audio jack and a 3200mAh battery on board.

The phone runs Huawei’s EMUI 5.1 which is based on Android 7 and features a bunch of intelligent features such as resource allocation management and smart prediction.

Honor 9 Cameras

The Honor 9′ rear cameras are configured the same way as the Huawei P10 but lack the Leica branding. It is a combination of a 20MP monochrome sensor and a 12MP RGB sensor. The cameras have what is called hybrid zoom which lets you zoom in on objects and not lose details. There is a dual LED flash and a laser focus module right beside the cameras.

Honor says night shots will be superb thanks to the monochrome sensor that takes in more light. The Honor 9 will also be able to shoot images in portrait mode but not out of the box. The feature will come as a OTA update. The front camera is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor.

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Android 7.0 Nougat for OnePlus 2 Will Not be Released, Confirm OnePlus

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 12, 2017

In the previous month, OnePlus confirmed that OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones would be upgraded to Android O. What about OnePlus 2 users? They are still using Marshmallow OS on their handsets. In the previous week, OnePlus customer support that OnePlus 2 will not be getting any major software updates which meant it won’t be getting Android Nougat update. Today, Android Authority has received confirmation from OnePlus that Android N will not be released to OnePlus 2.

OnePlus 2 was introduced in July 2015 which means it falls in the minimum 2-year time bracket that allow smartphones to receive the latest Android version. OnePlus had also promised on releasing Nougat update to OnePlus 2 users. Earlier this year, OnePlus 2 was spotted on Geekbench with Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. This indicated that the company could be testing the Nougat OS before releasing it to OnePlus 2 users. However, fresh information suggests that OnePlus will not be releasing the Nougat update mainly because the handset is incapable of handling such an update. It seems that the company has fulfil its promise.

OnePlus has said to the publication that its customer support team has been informing about not issuing Nougat update for OnePlus 2 for “a little while.” The Chinese firm further said to the publication that “when we built the OnePlus 2 we didn’t have the software infrastructure team in place we do now.” With no major software update coming to OnePlus 2, it appears that it has now become a dated device.

OnePlus 2 has a 5.5-inch full HD display. It is powered by Snapdragon 810 chipset and it came in two models, namely 3 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. A 13-megapixel snapper is sitting on its back whereas the front features a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It is packed with a 3,300mAh battery. The phone came preinstalled with Android 5.1 Lollipop and after some delay, it was upgraded to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Sadly, the Nougat update is not coming its way.

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Xiaomi’s Second Quarter Shipments Show Improvement

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 12, 2017

Supply chain insider, Kevin King has revealed that Xiaomi’s shipment for the second quarter in 2017 has improved. Last quarter, the company had recorded 13 million units in smartphone shipments. According to Kevin, they are set to exceed 20 million this quarter.

The info was revealed via his weibo account @Kevin King’s Diary. The reason for the increase in sales is attributed to Xiaomi’s performance in India where its Redmi phones are doing very well and also the recent release of the Mi 6 in its home market.

Kevin King believes the increase in shipments will continue to rise as Xiaomi still has a number of “star products” hitting the market soon. Last year, Xiaomi suffered a decline in sales, causing it to drop in ranking in China. It is good to see things are getting better for them.

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Samsung Galaxy C10 Press Renders Finally Appear; Release Imminent [UPDATE]

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 12, 2017

UPDATE: These images belong to concept design created by Concept Creator. They are not press renders.

Original post: At the beginning of May, Chinese leakster mmddj_China had revealed that Samsung’s first smartphone featuring dual rear cameras will be the Galaxy C10 and the Galaxy Note 8. Since then, several details of the alleged Galaxy C10 have surfaced. In the past week, its key specs and pricing were revealed and today, its leaked press renders have surfaced.

Samsung Galaxy C10 Press Renders

The Galaxy C10 press renders that have surfaced shows that the phablet would be available in two color choices such as rose gold and black. The phablet appears to sport a metallic chassis with a vertically aligned dual camera module sitting on the back panel. A dual-LED flash is available on the right of the dual camera system.

The phone is rumored to feature a dedicated button for Bixby AI. This could be the button sitting on the right side of the Galaxy C10. The left features volume rockers and a Power key.

The top and bottom portions of the rear panel feature the antenna bands. The front side of the phone has a selfie camera sitting on the top bezel and a Home button that is most likely integrated with a fingerprint scanner is seen on its bottom bezel. The phablet sports narrow bezels on its left and right sides. A leaked video that had surfaced around two weeks ago matches with the press renders of the Galaxy C10.

Samsung Galaxy C10 Specifications, Pricing, Release Date

In the previous week, a South Korean publication had spilled the beans on the specifications and pricing of Galaxy C10. The upcoming phablet is said aimed towards China in order to resurrect Samsung’s market share in the country. It features a huge 6-inch screen that carries support for full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. It is driven by Snapdragon 660 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It would be featuring an internal storage of 64 GB. It includes a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity.

Samsung may also launch a Galaxy C10 Plus that will feature an 8 GB of RAM along with identical specs available on Galaxy C10. The Galaxy C10 is pegged to cost 3,499 Yuan (~$515) at launch. It speculated to launch either in this month or early in the third quarter of this year.

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Gizmochina Giveaway – Win A Free Vernee Thor E Phone

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Jun 12, 2017

Gizmochina along with Leagoo is conducting a Vernee Thor E as Giveaway gift to one of our lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing phone.

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Moto X4 Full Specifications, Pricing, Leaked Images: Everything You Wanted to Know

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 12, 2017

The Moto X series of flagship smartphones was introduced by Motorola in 2013. However, when Motorola was taken over by Lenovo, the Moto X flagship phones were replaced by the new Moto Z series. Hence, there was no Moto X phone in the previous year. Since the last quarter of 2016, the rumor mill has been claiming that a Moto X phone would be launching this year. In the previous month, it was revealed that the Moto X (2017) would be launching as Moto X4. Andri Yatim, a leakster, has revealed its entire specs and pricing. It is pegged to debut on June 30. Here is everything you wanted to know on the Moto X4:

Let's stop calling it "Moto X 2017," eh? pic.twitter.com/dBnUr5n7CU

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 13, 2017

Moto X4 Specifications and Features

A recent tweet from Yatim shows that the Moto X4 has a 5.2-inch FHD display that produces a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Other rumors have revealed that it would the screen would be featuring a 3D glass.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under its hood along with 4 GB of RAM. It will be coming in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models. There is no confirmation on whether it will be featuring a microSD card slot.

Wow. Getting a LOT of #motoX4 questions. 5.2" FHD, SD660, 4GB+32/64GB, 3800mAh, Dual 13MP f1.7+f2.2 Front w LED. NFC, TouchID. Glass+Metal.

— Andri Yatim (@HeyAndri) June 10, 2017

The Moto X4 has a dual camera setup on its rear panel dubbed as SmartCam which includes a 13-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture + another 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Leaked images show that it is coupled with dual-LED flash. Its front-facing camera is enabled with a LED flash.

Some of the other features that will be coming on Moto X4 have been revealed through a leaked video that was reportedly recorded during a recent Lenovo/Motorola event. It revealed that the Moto X4 features include NFC, front-mounted fingerprint reader, IP68 certified glass and metal combination chassis and 3x carrier aggregation, AI integration and always-on voice command.

3800mAh. SD 660, so fast charging 3.0 via USB type C

— Andri Yatim (@HeyAndri) June 10, 2017

It is equipped with a 3,800mAh battery that is enabled with fast charging through USB-C. It will come preinstalled with Android Nougat OS.

Moto X4 Pricing, Launch Date

If you're looking for a complete all rounder, the #motoX4, out supposedly June 30th, is your best bet. IP68, Dual Camera, Glass build. #moto

— Andri Yatim (@HeyAndri) June 9, 2017

iPhone 7 DUAL CAMERA envy? #motoG5S+, #motoX4 and #motoZ2Force all coming summer 2017. Rs 17999, Rs 20999 and Rs38999 respectively. #Moto

— Andri Yatim (@HeyAndri) June 8, 2017

The Moto X4 that is tagged as “Unlimited Perfection” by the manufacturer is speculated to get unveiled on June 30. The tipster has previously revealed that the Moto X4 would be arriving with a price tag of Rs. 20,999 (~$326). It is known whether this pricing belongs to 4 GB + 32 GB model or 4 GB + 64 GB variant.

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Meizu Pro 7 Real Back Shell Leaks: Similar To Recent Renders

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 12, 2017

More evidence keeps coming out to confirm Meizu is indeed serious now about the flagship Pro 7 that has been on the front burner of leaks for the past year or so. Not too long ago, Meizu’s new senior VP sort of confirmed the existence of the Pro 7 with a new design and very recently, a couple of renders of the Meizu Pro 7 leaked showing it will have a secondary display at the rear. Turns out the renders may just be the real Pro 7 as a couple of leaked fuselage of the Pro 7 have appeared which look similar to the renders.

The metal fuselage which appears in red and black colors are said to be those of the Pro 7. The Meizu logo is also written at the back. Of particular importance is the rear shell which shows that the design comes with provision for a secondary display which would be domiciled at the rear. There is also a wide opening at the top which is just wide enough for a dual camera setup and way to wide to house one camera. That is also an indication that the Pro 7 will likely come with a dual camera setup as already rumoured.

The Pro 7 may also have received 3C certification in China with two new Meizu models M792C and M792Q spotted to have received 3C certification. Speculation that these models may be the Pro 7 models were fuelled by the 24W fast charging capacity their chargers feature which was also featured by the flagship Pro 6 Plus’ charger.

The Meizu Pro 7 is expected to utilize MeidaTek’s latest Helio X30 flagship chip and a USB type-C interface among other new features but the 3.5mmm audio jack is still retained. The device is also expected with the U-shaped antenna band design which has been a regular on Meizu models lately. Earlier rumours tip the Pro 7 as launching on July 10 but we are not so sure about that.

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Leaked Oppo Find 9 Renders: Slim Bezels with a Physical Home Button

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Zhen Wan

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Jun 12, 2017

OPPO’s Find family has always been the ever loved lineup from the Chinese brand, but it has not been updated since the past couple of years. While it is safe to assume that the lineup is officially dead, rumors about a new Find series phone always seem to crop up every once in a while.

Two new renders have been leaked yesterday, showing what is believed to be Oppo’s Find 9. Previous leaks depicting the Oppo Find 9 also show thin accents to the top and bottom of the smartphone and extremely thin side bezels. The renders show uncertainty whether the display will be a curved panel or be housed with curved glass sides. The likelihood of this happening will be narrow, whilst an edge to edge screen is more probable to end up in the final product’s design.

Renders Showing The Find 9.

In comparison to previous leaks reported, these newly surfaced renders show a slim front-facing home button at the bottom of the Oppo Find 9. If these renders proved to be more accurate than previous leaks, we would have expect the button to operate with a conventional fingerprint scanner.

The issue that is design shows is the awkwardly positioned home button placement on a small narrow bezel. This could have potentially effect everyday usage negative, depending on the phone’s user.

Earlier Render Of The Find 9.

In terms of the internals, we would have expected the flagship device to be powered by a Snapdragon 835 paired with a minimum 6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage and accompanied with expandable external storage via MicroSD card. For photography and video, we would have seen the Oppo Find 9 housing a 21-megapixel rear shooter and a 16-megapixel front-facing selfie shooter. The battery could have been sized at 4,100mAh and with a lack of removability.

Keeping to previous rumors, the Oppo Find 9 may also have had a more affordable, lower powered twin, in the works with a Snapdragon 653 chipset paired with 4GB RAM.

Considering the last model, the Find 7, was released a good three years ago; and confirmation that the Find line has been discontinued, we would be taking a large pinch of salt if the Find 9 would ever resurface again.

Do you think the Find 9 would resemble closely to these renders in consideration the previous Find 7?

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13 Version with Fingerprint Sensor, 7th Gen Intel Processor Released

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 12, 2017

Xiaomi has released a new upgraded version of its Mi Notebook Air 13.3 with a couple of new features added. The Mi Note Air was first launched in August last year in China and it came as a real challenger for the Apple iPad Air with a sleek design and equally stunning hardware bench. Since then, Xiaomi has added a new version with 4G LTE modem inside and has also upgraded the 12.5-inch model to include a seventh-gen Intel Core M3 processor which brought a 12% improvement in performance over the previous 6th generation Core M3.

The new 13.3-inch Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air version comes with a more powerful 7th gen Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 3.0GHz which is an upgrade from the initial version and is said to bring up to 10% improvement in performance. There is also another version with an upgraded 7th-gen Intel Core i5 processor.

Another upgrade is the addition of fingerprint recognition technology in the new version. The processor is backed by a massive 8GB DDR4 memory and the laptop also features a 128GB / 256GB PCIe SSD hard drive variants which can be expanded as well. It also packs custom AKG speakers like the previous models. The new version comes with built-in NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphic card with up to 2GB GDDR5 new memory standard as against the previous version with a NVIDIA GeForce 940MX and just 1GB GDDR5 new memory standard. The fingerprint recognition technology is added on the upper right corner of the trackpad.

Pricing & Availability

As for their prices, the Mi Notebook Air 13.3 version with the 7th gen Intel Core i5 chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 is priced at 4,999 Yuan ($737) while the version with 256GB storage goes up for 5,499 Yuan ($810). The price of the Mi Notebook Air 13.3 with Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 625GB storage and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 is yet to be announced. As for availability, on the Core i5 processor version will be available as from June 18 at 12 AM. Registration for the sale is already open on Mi.com.

Microsoft’s Foldable Tablet Design Revealed in Patent Images

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 12, 2017

A lot of expectations are set on Microsoft to reveal its next Windows 10 Mobile powered smartphone. However, there is no still concrete evidence available that shows that Microsoft’s new flagship is arriving soon. In the recent past, the Redmond giant has consistently filed patents for various kinds of handheld devices with foldable design. Yet again, new images of what appears to be a foldable tablet has been revealed through patent filing.

The patent filings and the images indicates that even though it is a foldable tablet, its size is similar to a smartphone than a tablet. The images show that the tablet features a series of hinges which makes it possible to fold it at various degrees. At 0 degrees, the device appears closed whereas at 180 degrees, it looks open in a flat manner and it is completely open at 360 degrees.

At 180 degrees, the inner screens of the device offer a single user interface. In other layouts, it can provide users with separate interfaces on each display. The magnets and hinges come in to play to hold the device in different types of configurations. In 180-degre design, the magnet enables the screen to have a seamless appearance.

As far as the size of the device is concerned, the scale of the camera port indicates that it would be a smartphone-sized device instead of a regular-sized tablet. It could be an ARM-based Windows 10 tablet that offers its users with topnotch productivity on the go.

It is interesting to note that in 2009, Microsoft had released a video of a similar device that shows the future of productivity. Even though it appears to be an interesting device, there is no confirmation this patent design may end up as a real device.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5X2PxtvMsU

Recently, an alleged proof of a Surface brand smartphone was spotted. Microsoft had uploaded by mistake uploaded a video on Bilibili that revealed some information of an upcoming Surface Mobile phone. Leaked information had revealed that it is powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC and it is said to feature a hinge that bends at 185 degrees. Continuum is said one of its major features. There is no evidence on whether the recent patent design could be used on the mysterious Surface Mobile.

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Chinese Celebrity Gossip Clampdown In Social Media

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Zhen Wan

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Jun 11, 2017

Gossip blogging accounts, including ones from Chinese social networks Baidu and Tencent, will be ushered away from mainstream social media.

Chinese social network magnets have closed 60 accounts dedicated to celebrity gossip after authorities have imposed tighter regulations aimed to suppress the amount of rumors

As reported by Reuters, the Beijing Cyberspace Administration’s social media account unveiled a meeting between the social media giants and said that it expects websites in the country to “adopt effective measures to keep in check the problems of the embellishment of private sex scandals of celebrities, the hyping of ostentatious celebrity spending and entertainment and catering to the poor taste of the public.”

Furthermore, social media must also “actively propagate core socialist values, and create an ever-more healthy environment for the mainstream public opinion”, states Reuters.

Chinese gossip websites have been known to be persistent when it comes to investigative activities. This case shows that the Chinese authorities have recently been more active when surveilling independent media. Some early responses have been negative; however, these internet spaces were not the most approachable or friendly.

What we understand is that even Chinese social media magnets like Baidu and Tencent must respect the regulation passed by their governmental authorities, in line with counterparts such as Twitter and Facebook.

What are your thoughts about the restriction to celebrity gossip in China?

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Oukitel K6000 Plus Review – Everlasting 6080mAh Battery!

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Linus

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Jun 11, 2017

Oukitel is known for producing phones with huge batteries and the K6000 Plus is one of the best examples. The device has a beefy 6080mAh battery and pretty good specs for the price of about $170. Learn more in the full Oukitel K6000 Plus review.

UNBOXING

The phone ships with all the usual stuff and some extras include a USB OTG cable, a screen protector, a soft TPU case and last but not least, a fast charger.

DESIGN and DISPLAY

The Oukitel K6000 Plus’s main selling point is a huge battery and that’s why the phone weighs about 200g. The build quality is pretty good and the phone is made mostly of metal. However, I found that the power button rattles just a bit.

The 5.5” 1080p display is pretty sharp for everyday use. It is also great that we have a notification LED light, 8MP selfie shooter and nicely backlit capacitive keys.

The fingerprint scanner is accurate, fast and it can unlock the phone from the standby mode. I like that the home button has integrated touch panel. My favorite features include tap to go back or tap and hold it to open up recent apps.

As far as optics go, we have 16MP camera coupled with LED flash.

The loudspeaker quality does not really impress like on most of the budget phones.

HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

The Oukitel K6000 Plus ships with an octa-core MTK6750T CPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

When it comes to gaming, the phone can handle some 3D titles like Asphalt 8 on medium graphics very well. However, the phone starts lagging quite a lot if you switch graphics to the max.

BENCHMARKS

USER INTERFACE

The phone ships with Android 7 out of the box with the Oukitel’s skin on top of it that preserves most of the looks of stock Android but there are some added features. Just to name a few, there is a floating window feature, quite a few gesture and motion controls that work quite well but some of them are quite slow to respond.

Also, the one-handed mode can be triggered by swiping from left to right. As far as the UI performance, it is actually pretty good. Even after installing quite a few apps, I didn’t have any stutter or lag, thanks to 4GB of RAM.

IMAGE QUALITY

The image quality is one of the weakest points of this phone. Sure, you can get some decent daylight photos out of it but more often than not, the images will have washed out colors, poor dynamic range and quite a low amount of detail.

The situation becomes even worse in low-light situations.

As for selfies, they are from the best but you will be able to get some usable pictures for social media.

The 1080p video looks kind of mediocre like on most of the cheap phones.

CONNECTIVITY

When it comes to connectivity, the K6000 Plus performs well and I had no issues with Wifi, Bluetooth or call quality. Even the GPS is pretty accurate.

BATTERY LIFE

6080mAh battery performs extremely well. I could literally use the phone for almost 4 days and that translates to about 9 or even 10 hours of screen-on time, depending on the usage.

The fast charger can fully charge the phone in about 1:40 h.

CONCLUSIONS

The Oukitel K6000 Plus is for those who look for a metal-made budget device with outstanding battery life, good day-to-day performance and some nice extra features, a ton of storage and 4GB of RAM.

At the end of the day, Oukitel K6000 Plus is a decent offering for the price but you have to consider if you take a lot of pictures with your phone or not, because this phone has just a mediocre camera, which makes it the main shortcoming.

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OPPO R11 and R11 Plus Price Details Revealed

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 11, 2017

OPPO unveiled its new flagship phones, the R11 and R11 Plus a few days ago. The dual camera duo are the first devices to sport the new Snapdragon 660 processor.

The launch was originally scheduled for 10th of June, but OPPO launched them a day early. However, it kept the pricing details to itself, revealing them last night at a sponsored musical concert.

The 5.5-inch OPPO R11 is priced at ¥2999 (~$440). A special Heat Red variant of the R11 will sell for ¥3199 (~$470). The larger R11 Plus is available for ¥3699 (~$544). Online and offline sale will kick off on June 16 at 10:00 AM local time.

The OPPO R11 and R11 Plus share a design that is obviously based on that of the iPhone 7 Plus. Their selling point is the dual rear cameras. One is a 16MP Sony IMX398 f/1.7 sensor and the other is a 20MP Sony IMX350 f/2.6 sensor with telephoto lens.

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The 8H Pocket Spring Fabric Sofa is Mijia’s New Crowdfunding Product

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 11, 2017

Last week, a few products were added to the growing Mijia crowdfunding catalog. One of which is the Red Dot Stainless Steel Pot Series. Another product they launched is also destined for the home but this time the living room, is the 8H Pocket Spring Fabric Sofa.

The 8H Pocket Spring Fabric Sofa comes as a three seater, a loveseat, and an armchair. The Thomasville-crafted sofas features dyed Russian larch fabric that is waterproof and doesn’t fade easily. It is available in three colors: twilight gray, dawn gray and mountain green.

The fabric can be easily removed for washing as it is not permanently attached to the sofa. Just undo the zippers and velcros at the corners and you can wash them or replace them in case you want a different color theme.

The sofa uses industry standard 35kg/m3 high density rebound sponge and 49 stainless steel bars for support. The loveseat is said to be able to support up to 272kg without deformation.

The 8H Pocket Spring Fabric Sofa is easy to assemble and doesn’t require tools. It is as simple as sliding the hinges and hooks into the right position.

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It Is A non-Sticky Situation For The Screen of The BlackBerry KEYOne

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 11, 2017

The BlackBerry KEYOne is now available for purchase in different markets. The TCL made phone has gotten mixed reviews but most people are pleased with the physical keyboard. However, there seems to be an issue with the build quality of the phone.

YouTuber, JerryRigEverything found out in his durability test that the screen of the KEYOne comes off easily. Turns out that the only thing holding the screen in place is the cable from the motherboard. No adhesive, no glue, no sticky tape.

A search on Google later revealed complaints from different owners. Small drops to the floor and the screen pops off. One user even says he woke to see his screen and come off on its own.

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Grab The Elephone S7 for Just PKR17,999 Today on Daraz

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 10, 2017

Last month, Elephone announced its entry into the Pakistani smartphone market. At the moment, only the Elephone S7 is available for purchase via online store Daraz.

Elephone S7

Daraz is running a week-long promo, where mobile phones are discounted. Today is Elephone’s day and the S7 is on sale. It is available for PKR 20,999, down from PKR21,999. However, if you make payment via what the site calls easypay, you can get it for PKR 17,999. The price discount is available on all three color variants.

The Elphone S7 has a 5.5-inch curved display. It has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and features Mediatek’s deca-core chip, the Helio X20. The rear camera is a 13MP sensor and up front is a 5MP selfie camera. There is dual SIM support, VoLTE and Android 6.0 on board. Do note that there is an Android 7.1.1 update available.

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