OnePlus 6T pricing leaked for all European variants; New purple variant tipped

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Oct 24, 2018

OnePlus 6T was recently spotted on the website of OTTO, a retailer from Europe. The listing had revealed that the OP6T variant featuring 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will hitting the European market with a price tag of 579 euros. Today, reliable Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal shared the European market pricing for the different variants of the different storage and RAM variants of the OnePlus 6T. He has also claimed that the smartphone may arrive in a new color option of Purple.

The base model of the OnePlus 6 featured 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. Recent reports have revealed that there won’t be any 64 GB OnePlus 6T model. According to the tipster, the base model of the OnePlus 6T will feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It will be available in a single color option of Mirror Black and it will be carrying a price tag of 559 euros (~$636).

The second variant features 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage and it costs 589 euros (~$671). It is expected to arrive Midnight Black and Mirror Black color options. The tipster has also claimed that this model may also arrive in a new Purple option. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the OnePlus 6 was made available with 569 euros (~$648) pricing.

The highest configuration version of the OnePlus 6T will include 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. It will be available in single color choice of Midnight Black and it is expected to carry a price tag of 639 euros (~$727). The 8 GB RAM + 256 GB edition of the OnePlus 6 had carried a price tag of 619 euros (~$705).

Read More: OnePlus 6T AnTuTu listing appears with 297k benchmarking score and key specs

The OnePlus 6 smartphone was made available in color choices like Mirror Black, Midnight Black, Silk White and Amber Red. Going by the information shared by the tipster, it appears that OnePlus may introduce a brand new Purple variant for the OnePlus 6T. As far as pricing leak is concerned, the OP6T variants are expected 20 euros (~$23) than its OP6 counterparts.

The OnePlus 6T will be announced on Oct. 29. It is expected to arrive in most markets on Nov. 6.

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Samsung teases Galaxy A8s with a truly bezel-less screen

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

At the event in China where it unveiled the Galaxy A9s and the Galaxy A6s today, Samsung teased a brand new phone called the Galaxy A8s. However, it was tight-lipped about the phone’s feature save for a picture which shows the phone with a completely bezel-less display.

Samsung says the Galaxy A8s will be the first to feature a new technology. That new technology is most likely a new display design with practically no bezel. So if it doesn’t have a bezel, where are the sensors and front-facing camera?

According to Ice Universe, the Galaxy A8s will have a hole in its display for the front-facing camera and sensors. It will be quite small, much smaller than the water-drop notch and will be surrounded by the rest of the screen. In a tweet he posted last week, Ice Universe said the design will gain mainstream adoption next year.

The Samsung Galaxy A8s doesn’t have a release date yet and there is still a lot we do not know. However, there is a chance it will launch before next year or at least before the Galaxy S10 series.

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OPPO R17 gets new Foggy Gold color variant, goes on sale November 1

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

The OPPO R17 launched as the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 670 processor. It is also one of the few phones covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 6. When it launched it was announced in three color variants – Ambient Blue, Neon Purple, and Radiant Mist. OPPO has announced a fourth color variant called Foggy Gold (according to Google translate).

The new Foggy Gold variant is more like a gradient peach color. It is also only available in 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM like the Radiant Mist variant. OPPO has put a ¥3499 (~$504) price tag on it like the other color variants with the same configuration and it will go on sale on November 1.

The OPPO R17 has a 6.4-inch 2340 x 1080 OLED waterdrop display. There is a fingerprint scanner buried under the screen and the notch on top houses a 25MP AI selfie camera. The back of the phone is home to a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor for capturing depth details. There are a plethora of features baked into the camera app such as portrait mode, panorama mode, and beauty mode.

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Xiaomi leads smartphone shipments in India in Q3 2018: Counterpoint

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Jeet

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Oct 24, 2018

According to the report from Counterpoint Research, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has beat its rival Samsung to be the leading smartphone brand with most shipments in the Indian market in the third quarter of this year.

The smartphone shipments in India in Q3 witnessed a 24 percent quarter-on-quarter growth and 5 percent year-on-year growth. The numbers indicate that the growth in the Indian market has even surpassed those of US in the same quarter.

Xiaomi Leads Indian Smartphone Market Q3 2018

The record shipments came at a time when the rupee hit record low against the US dollar, impacting product planning and supply chains. Also, the number of users in India exceeded 400 million, making it the second largest smartphone market in the world after China.

The report suggests that while the segment started moderately but grew because of the festive season sales. It further adds that OnePlus managed to retain its top position in the premium segment — phones costing more than Rs. 30,000 (approximately $410) — during Q3 2018.

As per the data from Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi’s overall market share during Q3 2018 comes at 27 percent while Samsung managed to grab 23 percent on market share. In the previous quarter, Samsung had 29 percent market share while Xiaomi had 28 percent market share.

The third position in terms of market share in Q3 2018 goes to Vivo with around 10 percent share. Micromax and Oppo stands at fourth and fifth position with 9 percent and 8 percent market share respectively. Oddly, Huawei is nowhere in the top 5 smartphone brands in terms of market share in India for the third quarter.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 “Forbidden City” Special Edition with 10 GB of RAM tipped to debut tomorrow

The phones costing between $150-250 contributed to almost a third of the smartphone volume during the quarter, thanks to the back-to-back launches of aggressively priced mid-range devices. The report indicates that the fourth quarter will see a more intense fight in the premium segment given that this segment is growing faster than the overall market because of aggressive pricing.

Vivo V1816A seen on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 660 processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

A new Vivo phone has been seen on Geekbench. The phone which has the model number V1816A was also seen earlier this month getting a 3C certification.

According to the Geekbench listing, the Vivo V1816A runs Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor (sdm660). It also has 8GB of RAM and its benchmark scores are 1448 and 5553 points respectively. It is unknown what the official name of the device will be.

Vivo already has a lot of mid-range phones, some of which launched a few weeks ago. However, some new ones have been spotted on TENAA which means it has more phones launching soon. Two of them have model numbers V1818A and V1818T. They are mid-range phones with HD+ displays, large battery capacities (3935mAh) and dual rear cameras. They also have a 1.95GHz octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

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Panasonic Eluga Z1, Eluga Z1 Pro with notched displays, dual cameras and big batteries launched in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

The Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro are the two new Panasonic smartphones that were announced today in India. Both the smartphones are equipped with notched displays, dual rear cameras and huge batteries. Here is all the information on the newly unveiled Z1 and Z1 Pro Panasonic smartphones.

Panasonic Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro Specifications and Features

The Eluga Z1 and Z1 Pro feature unibody metal design with a thickness of only 8.05mm. These phones are fitted with 6.19-inch IPS LCD screen that support 720 x 1500 pixels HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio P22 chipset hat includes 2.0 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of both phones. It is the very same SoC that powers the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro.

For photography, the Eluga Z1 and Z1 Pro are fitted with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras and an LED enabled frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. AI kicks in while accessing various photography features such as beauty mode, live photos, selfie shots and digital avatars. These phones also support time lapse and slow-motion video recording.

The Panasonic Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro are loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with company’s proprietary skin. Panasonic has included some of its own software tricks such as support for five Indian languages and word correction and prediction for up to 30 Indian languages. The company has also included Microsoft’s SwiftKey keyboard on these devices. The Eluga Z1 and Z1 Pro also feature ARBO Hub, an AI-based apps recommendation service.

The Eluga Z1 Pro is a more powerful sibling of the Eluga Z1. The Z1 is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. On the other side, the Z1 Pro has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The other common features of these phones include 4,000mAh batteries, microSD card slots, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock. For connectivity, these phones are equipped with features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, USB OTG and 3.5mm audio jack.

Panasonic Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro Pricing and Availability

The Panasonic Eluga Z1 carries a price tag of Rs. 14,490 (~$198) whereas the Eluga Z1 Pro costs Rs. 17,490 (~$239). These handsets can be availed in color like Black, Blue and Gold. The Eluga Z1 duo will be available through offline stores starting from Oct. 31.

Samsung Galaxy A9s, Galaxy A6s announced in China in exciting color gradient options

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

Samsung has launched two new Galaxy A series smartphones namely the Galaxy A6s and the Galaxy A9s in China. The Galaxy A6s is a mid-range phone with decent specs whereas the Galaxy A9s is the very same Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone that was introduced earlier in this month in Malaysia as the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras. Both smartphones have been introduced in attractive color gradient options.

Samsung Galaxy A9s Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A9s features glass panels on its front and rear sides with an aluminum frame in between. The overall appearance of the smartphone is not very different from the Galaxy A9 Star smartphone that was unveiled few months ago in China. A Super AMOLED display of 6.38-inch is available on the Galaxy A9s. The Snapdragon 660 and 6 GB of RAM are the driving force of the smartphone. It includes a 3,800mAh battery.

The Galaxy A9s has an internal storage of 128 GB and it features a dedicated microSD slot for additional storage. The Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with Samsung Experience UI comes preinstalled on the Galaxy A9s.

It goes without saying that the quad camera setup of the Galaxy A9s is its major selling point. From the top, it features a 120-degree 8-mgeapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture which is followed by a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The third lens of 24-megapixel is the main sensor. It has an aperture of f/1.7 and is responsible for capture top quality images in bright conditions. In dim-light environments, it combines four pixels into one to effectively reduce noise. The f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth senor is fourth lens in the quad camera setup of the Galaxy A9s.

The handset features a front-facing camera of 24-megapixel which also doubles as face unlock feature. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear side of the phone.

The Galaxy A9s carries a price tag of 3,499 Yuan (~$504). Samsung has already started the pre-sales of the smartphone and it will be available for purchase from Nov. 11 at 12 AM. The handset has arrived in three exciting color such as Caviar Black, Lemon Blue and Bubblegum Pink.

Samsung Galaxy A6s Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A6s has a metal and glass combination body like the Galaxy A9s. It measures 156.14 x 76.4 x 8.39mm. Instead of S-AMOLED screen, the Galaxy A6s features IPS LCD display of 6 inches. It produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The display carries support for an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset that includes an octa-core processor of 2.2 GHz is present under the hood of the device. The SoC of the phone is assisted by 6 GB of RAM. It comes in two storage models of 64 GB and 128 GB and there is a microSD card slot for more storage. The handset is packed with a 3,200mAh battery.

The backside of the Galaxy A6s features a vertically arranged 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. The selfie camera of 12-megapixel is available on the upper bezel of the phone. The front camera also carries support for face unlock. The Samsung Experience UI based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available on the smartphone.

The 64 GB and 128 GB Galaxy A6s are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$259) and 2,199 Yuan (~$317). It can be availed in color gradient options such as Salang Black, Koi Red, Flower Purple and Flower Blue. The pre-sale of the Galaxy A6s has also started. It will be available for buying starting from Nov. 1 at 12 AM.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) November 4 Indian launch date leaked

At the launch of the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s, Samsung also teased the Galaxy A8s smartphone. The company confirmed that it will be arriving with a new and pioneering technology. IceUniverse, the well-known industry expert from China has claimed that it will feature a small hole for the selfie camera and rest of the front panel will be mainly occupied its display.

What’s your opinion on the newly announced Samsung Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s smartphones? Do you think that the Galaxy A8s will be a promising smartphone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Geekbench listing leaks key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

The launch event of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will begin at 2 PM tomorrow. With less than 24 hours remaining for the unveiling of the next Xiaomi phone, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench with some of its key specs.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Geekbench listing has revealed that it has scored 2385 and 8630 benchmarking scores respectively on the single-core and multi-core tests. The phone is fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The handset is preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

Past reports have suggested that the 128 GB and 256 GB editions of Mi MIX 3 will be equipped with 8 GB of RAM. Its base model will have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant is speculated to be priced at 3,699 Yuan. A fresh report has revealed that there will be special edition variant of the smartphone that will include 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.

The Mi MIX 3 will be sporting a manual slider design. Xiaomi has released a new commercial today earlier to showcase smooth functionality of the slider design. Newer information reveals that the handset may arrive with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Some of the confirmed features of the Mi MIX 3 include LED enabled 24-megapixel dual selfie camera, faster wireless charging and 960fps slow motion video shooting. The smartphone is also rumored to be equipped with 3D facial recognition feature.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 “Forbidden City” Special Edition with 10 GB of RAM tipped to debut tomorrow

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

Xiaomi will be announcing the Mi MIX 3 smartphone at The Palace Museum that is set in the Forbidden City, Beijing. A fresh report reveals that the company will be announcing an advanced version of the smartphone with Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Special Edition. This variant is expected to arrive with 10 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi has recently launched the Black Shark Helo as the world’s first smartphone with 10 GB of RAM. This variant of the phone is dubbed as Sports Edition of the Black Shark Helo and it includes 256 GB of inbuilt storage. According to My Smart Price, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Special Edition will be also equipped with 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The publication has also claimed that the company will be announcing a new Mi wireless charger at the same event tomorrow.

Recent reports have revealed that the Mi MIX 3 will be also coming in regular variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. There is no information available on the other features of the Forbidden City Special Edition of Mi MIX 3. Probably, this variant may feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 that will be sporting a manual slider design is rumored to arrive with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screen. It is tipped to arrive with Snapdragon 845. The handset may receive power from 3,850mAh capacity battery. Apart from fast charging, the handset will be equipped with faster wireless charging than Mi MIX 2S. A 24-megapixel dual selfie camera setup assisted by an LED flash is present on the slider of the phone.

The backside of the phone is rumored to be fitted with 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup that will offer support for 960 fps ultra slow-motion video recording.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is expected to land in China in colors like Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue. It will be arriving as the world’s first smartphone with support for 5G connectivity.

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Xiaomi’s new Mi TV 4 65” Borderless TV costs ¥5999 (~$860)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

Xiaomi announced a brand new TV today in China. The new Mi TV 4 65” is the latest in its TV 4 line.

The Mi TV 4 65” has a tri-bezel-less design just like a number of smartphones. It is also really thin, measuring just 7.5mm. The display has a resolution of 3840 x 2160, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 178° viewing angle. Xiaomi also says the display has a dynamic response of 8ms and is HDR10 compliant.

The back of the TV is covered in stainless steel with a brushed metal finish. It also has a blue-green line that runs around the edge that gives the TV its dual -tone finish. Xiaomi claims there is not a single visible screw on the TV. There are two 8W speakers for audio and with DTS HD and Dolby Audio technology, audio experience should be immersive.

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Like other Xiaomi smart TVs, the Mi TV 4 65” has Xiaomi’s PatchWall system. There are tons of content tailored for all individuals and with voice support, all you have to do is ask. You can also control other connected Xiaomi smart appliances by voice using the TV’s remote.

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The already delayed Meizu X8 spotted in Two Beautiful Gradient colors! Goes on sale tomorrow

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Joel Joseph

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Oct 24, 2018

Meizu X8 is the company’s first attempt at a notched screen smartphone. While we weren’t exactly excited to see a notch on a Meizu phone (they have been avoiding it all this time), the X8 turned out to be a pretty competitive smartphone, featuring the premium mid-range Snapdragon 710 under $250. Overall, the phone offers tremendous value for money at its competitive price tag. Unfortunately, those who were eager to get their hands on the device had to go through multiple delays. But there seems to be a small surprise in store as the phone has been spotted in two beautiful gradient variants.

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Back when Meizu announced the X8, it was available in three colors: Blue, Black, and White. These are pretty good colors but in this age where even mid-rangers are coming in beautiful gradient colors, the plain color schemes on the X8 could have looked a bit outdated. The company seems to be readying two gradient color options: Blue-Purple and Gold-Pink. From the teaser video, it looks like they’ll have a high gloss finish, but overall, they look quite beautiful. Interestingly, if you remember, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (Xiaomi’s first gradient model) came in similar gradient color options. So Meizu could have been inspired by the Mi 8 Lite in getting these colors right on its new model.

The company was unable to arrange sufficient stock for the Meizu X8 (display production issues) before the scheduled October 15 date. As a result, it had to release an apology letter to its fans and postponed the release to October 25. It’s highly likely that we’ll hear about these two gradient versions tomorrow.

RELATED: Meizu M8 Note launch to be online-only, Beijing event cancelled

The X8 offers compelling specs at its sub-$250 price tag in China. You can read all about the phone from our launch article here.

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OnePlus 6T AnTuTu listing appears with 297k benchmarking score and key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

The OnePlus 6T that has a model number of A6013 has recently appeared on Geekbench with its key specifications. Now, the same model number has appeared on AnTuTu with some specifications and its benchmarking score.

According to the AnTuTu listing of OnePlus A6013, its display carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 845 chipset powers the phone along with 8 GB of RAM. The handset is preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS and it has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The handset has recorded an average benchmarking score of 297,312 on AnTuTu.

The Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone is leading AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performing Android phones for September 2018 with a score of 293,009. It is followed by the Meizu 16th with a score of 292,000. The third spot is held by ASUS ROG phone with a score of 291,217. With an AnTuTu score of 297,312, OnePlus 6T is the highest scoring Snapdragon 845 powered smartphone on the benchmarking platform.

The OnePlus 6T will be the company’s first smartphone that will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has claimed that it will support millisecond-level unlocking speed. It will be also the first OnePlus handset to lack a 3.5mm audio jack.

The company has also confirmed that it will be arriving with a larger battery of 3,700mAh capacity. It is speculated to feature the same 16-megapxiel front-facing camera and 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup that is available on the OnePlus 6 phone. However, it is expected to arrive with some enhancements in the photography department such as Night Mode.

Read More: Qualcomm reveals Xiaomi, HMD, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo are among its ‘committed’ 5G partners for 2019

The handset is expected to arrive in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The recent appearance of the OnePlus 6T smartphone on the website of the European retailer has revealed that its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model will carry a price tag of 579 euros (~$660). The handset is slated to go official on Oct. 29 and it will be available in color options like Mirror Black and Midnight Black at launch.

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OPPO A7 press render leaked; Launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

Oppo A7 is one of the forthcoming smartphones from OPPO. The handset had appeared with full specifications on the website of China’s TENAA authority in the previous week. This suggests that the arrival of the smartphone may not be far away. Today, a leaked press render of the OPPO A7 phone has surfaced today to reveal its front design.

The new render of the OPPO A7 resembles with the frontal image of the smartphone that had appeared through its TENAA listing. The handset features a waterdrop notch display with a thicker bezel at the bottom. It resembles with the OPPO A7X that was announced in China in the previous month.

Read More: Qualcomm reveals Xiaomi, HMD, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo are among its committed 5G partners for 2019

The OPPO A7 TENAA listing has revealed that it is equipped with a 6.26-inch display that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixel. The midrange Snapdragon 450 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The handset receives power from 4,230mAh battery, but there is no support fast charging.

The SoC of the OPPO A7 is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It is equipped with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It has a front-facing shooter of 16-megapixel.

There is no information on the launch date of the OPPO A7. Also, the pricing of the smartphone is still under the wraps. The OPPO A7X has arrived in China with a price tag of 2,099 Yuan (~$302). Since the OPPO A7 seems to be low smartphone than the A7X phone, it is likely to cost under 2,000 Yuan (~$288).

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OnePlus 6T makes appearance on GeekBench affirming Android 9.0 Pie out of the box

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 24, 2018

The OnePlus 6T has kept the media buzzing for a while now, ahead of its October 29 unveiling. Almost all of the details of the flagship model including the design are known already. The device has now appeared on GeekBench with the model number OnePlus A6013 to give us an idea of the device’s benchmark performance. Recall that the OnePlus 6 appeared on GeekBench with the model number A6003.

The GeekBench listing reveals the presence of a Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8GB of RAM onboard the model. Thus, it is no surprise that the benchmark score is almost similar to those of the OnePlus 6. On the single core test, the OnePlus 6T polled 2387 points while on the multi-core test, it scored 8925 points. Compare it to the the OnePlus 6 single core test score of 2402 and multi-core test score of 8931 points.

The OnePlus 6T’s GeekBench listing also affirms the presence of the Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box. We also expect a 6GB RAM variant to be released as well.

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MediaTek announces Helio P70: brings improvements over the P60

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

The Helio P60 is one of the best chipsets from MediaTek and it’s no surprise it appeared in quite a number of smartphones from big brands this year. Today, MediaTek has announced a new chipset – the Helio P70 and it is expected to build on the success of the P60.

The Helio P70 isn’t very different from the P60. The chipset is still built by TSMC using their 12nm FinFET technology, has Cortex-A73 and Cortex A53 cores in the same 4+4 arrangement, and features the same ARM Mali-G72 GPU. What has changed is the clock speeds.

The CPU is now clocked at 2.1GHz for the A73 cores and 2.0GHz for the A53 cores. The GPU is also clocked higher at 900MHz. MediaTek says the higher clock speed results in a 13% increase in performance. The AI processing unit (APU) also brings a 10-30% improvement in processing efficiency compared to the Helio P60.

Gaming hasn’t taken a back seat. Compared to the P60, the Helio P70 uses 35% less power and provides 7% DOU in games that require higher processing power. The chipset also supports up to a single 32MP camera or 24+16MP dual cameras. There is a new high-resolution depth engine that provides a 3x boost in depth-mapping performance. It also has a hardware warping engine for electronic image stabilization (EIS) that saves 23mA per second instead of assigning it to the GPU.

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Qualcomm reveals Xiaomi, HMD, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo are among its ‘committed’ 5G partners for 2019

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 24, 2018

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 675 chipset on Monday in China and Sweden with its focus being on enabling outstanding gaming experiences, advanced AI capabilities, and “cutting-edge” camera performance. During the event, the U.S chipmaker delved into the trending topic of 5G connectivity. Qualcomm announced a number of breakthroughs it had achieved on the next-generation 5G technology.

Most of the things disclosed are technical and rather vague but the bottom line is that they will help pave the way for the arrival of the world’s first commercially available 5G mobile devices next year. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X50 modem which will power the 5G technology will be on a number of phones from major OEMs including the OnePlus 7. Qualcomm released a list o 19 OEMs who it says are already committed to its 5G vision for 2019. The list contains popular brands such as ASUS, Xiaomi, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, HMD, HTC, Sony, Sharp, LG and Motorola. Others include Fujitsu, computer networking firm Netgear, wireless communications equipment maker Sierra and a couple of names that don’t sound familiar as far as mobile phones are concerned. It is possible Qualcomm is collaborating with these companies to speed up the rollout of the 5G infrastructure on carrier networks.

A number of the listed smartphone makers have already confirmed they will launch a 5G-capable phone next year but we can’t say who will be the first. Other firms such as Huawei and Samsung and perhaps Apple are likely also working on the emerging technology.

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OnePlus 6T Pop-Up Events to be held across 27 cities globally on November 2

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Jeet

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Oct 24, 2018

OnePlus has already confirmed that it has scheduled a launch event for the OnePlus 6T on 29th October, preponing the launch date from 30th October to avoid clash with Apple as the US-based company has also scheduled a launch event on the same date.

Now, the company has announced that it’ll be holding pop-up events globally, including India. The said pop-up events will be held across nine cities in India, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jaipur.

Across the globe pop-ups will be held in New York, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm and other Nordic countries, and around 11 European countries, including Paris, London, Madrid, Barcelona, and Amsterdam, among others. At pop-up events, users to come together and experience the new flagship device and engage with other users and the OnePlus team and purchase the new smartphone to walk away with exclusive goodies.

The event will start at 11:00 AM and end at 10:00 PM. The company says that the early-bird attendees at the pop-up event will receive several exclusive OnePlus goodies including OnePlus 6T phone covers and bumpers, OnePlus Sketchbook, OnePlus ‘Never Settle’ T-shirts and OnePlus tote bags.

While the phone will be announced on 29th October, the phone is expected to go on sale from 2nd November. But it will be available for pre-booking in India through Amazon India, which is also offering a pair of Type-C Bullets earphones and an additional Rs. 500 cashback as Amazon Pay Balance on pre-booking the phone.

In India, OnePlus has also announced that it has partnered with Reliance Digital to see accessories and smartphone, starting with the upcoming OnePlus 6T. Further, the company also revealed that the OnePlus 6 and pre-booking for the OnePlus 6T saw over 400 crores worth of bookings in just 36 hours during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival.

The OnePlus 6T has been teased by the company and it has already confirmed few features, including in-display fingerprint sensor and waterdrop notch. The company has also said that the phone lacks 3.5mm headphone jack and that the device will feature a bigger battery. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had recently shared the first official camera sample of the phone.

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New Nokia 4G enabled feature phone in works validates HMD Global

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 24, 2018

HMD Global is not stopping, after the success of Nokia 8110 4G and other feature phones, Nokia is coming with a new 4G enabled feature phone. Talking to DNA India, HMD Global vice president, and country head India, Ajey Mehta has said that they are building another 4G enabled feature phone at affordable price. HMD is a crucial player in the feature phone market and sells more feature phones than the smartphones every year.

Except for HMD Global’s Nokia, Jio feature phone is another top contender in the market which offers 4G enabled smartphones. Nokia has already plenty of feature phones in the market and is catering to the growth of the company. To boost up the feature phone segment and get some more sales, company plans to expand its feature phone portfolio.

In countries like India, there’s a massive demand for cheap devices with entertainment features and good battery backup. Already, feature phone segment in the country is witnessing rapid growth from past some years. The stats and the need of the users have once again attracted Nokia to provide 4G enabled feature smartphone.

Still, there’s a long time left for the launch of Nokia 4G enabled feature phone. The development includes various aspects like planning, developing, marketing, etc. So, it will surely be going to take some time to announce the device in India.

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In summers this year, Nokia launched the Nokia 8110 4G feature phone which gained a good number of sales. Now to capitalize on the success of the Nokia 8110 4G feature phone. Nokia is going to reveal another feature phone very soon. Additionally, it carries 2.4-inch display with 2-megapixel camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 SoC. Majorly, it has a battery standby of 25 days with a full charge. In connectivity, Nokia 8110 4G supports Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi, micro USB, GPS, computer sync, etc.

We hope in future, Nokia considers some new trends and make them the part of upcoming Nokia 4G enabled feature phone.

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Get Up To A Whopping 40% Off On Newly Arrived RC Quadcopters On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 24, 2018

Whether you’re a drone enthusiast looking for your first drone or an advanced user searching for a cost-effective drone online, you’ve come to the right place.

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now doling out up to a 45% discount on a wide selection of top-branded RC quadcopters. The popular Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to avail noteworthy discounts on a slew of newly arrived drones too.

This ‘Big Sales’ promotion has been split into multiple categories in order to help drone lovers find their favorite RC drones without breaking much of a sweat. The first section dubbed ‘New Arrivals’ is crammed with quite a few recently added RC drone quadcopters that you can buy at a discounted price.

For instance, you can avail a 26% off on the VISUO XS812 RD drone quadcopter that usually sells for $115.99 and receives a 41% discount on the SJRC F11 which would set you back $269 without the aforesaid discount. Our next category is called ‘Hot Sales’ and it is brimming with high-end RC drones as well.

In the ‘Hot Sales’ section, you can save a considerable amount of money on select drones including the Eachine E58, E010 and DJI Spark which usually carry steep price tags. But if the discounts don’t impress you much, you can head straight to the next category wherein you can get an extra discount.
Dubbed as ‘25% OFF Coupon Code: quad25’ this segment offers a whopping 70% off on the Eachine E31HC and a 22% off on the Eachine Tiny QX95. In addition to taking advantage of these discounts, you can apply coupon code quad25 and get an extra 25% off on your already reduced grand total.

Similarly, you can grab an extra 35% discount on items included in the next category called ‘35% OFF Coupon Code: quad35.’ Here you can get 67% off on the AOSENMA CG035 and the JJRC H66 Christmas Egg selfie drone.

All items included in the last category called ‘20%-45% OFF Promotion’ carry noteworthy discounts. The category features top brands like Eachine, MJX, and Wingsland. You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the products and receive the discounts before the promo ends.

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Motorola partners with iFixit for battery and display repair kits

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 24, 2018

In a new announcement, Motorola has partnered with iFixit for OEM repair kits. Under the iFixit #righttorepair campaign, Lenovo owned Motorola has made a stand to offer its customers OEM repair kits to fix their Motorola devices. iFixit is a company which provides repair parts for various consumer electronic products. It helps consumers to repair their devices themselves by selling the repairing kits. It also offers dedicated video courses for fixing.

iFixit always tries to convince OEMs to let users repair their devices themselves, rather than shooting to the service centers. Some companies have already partnered with iFixit on this take, and Motorola is the latest OEM who has joined the club.

Speaking on the occasion of partnership, iFixit says, “Motorola is setting an example for major manufacturers to embrace a more open attitude towards repair. If you’re a Motorola customer, you can now either send in your broken device directly to Motorola for repair—or you can fix it yourself with the highest quality parts and tools, plus a free step-by-step guide, all included in our official Motorola OEM Fix Kits.”

Currently, there are two types of kits that iFixit has made available on their website. iFixit is providing a particular battery replacement kit and an LCD screen replacement kit. About 70-80% repair for a mobile device is regarding its battery or display. So in order to make the most of the deal, iFixit has made available only battery and display replacement kits.

Along with the genuine replacement parts, iFixit has also added tools that you need while doing the repair of Motorola devices. Both the kits include screwdrivers, bits, tweezers, spudger, opening tool and much more.

iFixit has made available these kits for the devices such as Moto X, Moto X Pure, Moto G4/G4 Plus, Moto Z/Moto Z Play/Z Force Droid, Moto G5 Plus and Droid Turbo 2. We hope in the upcoming times, iFixit will add new Motorola devices’ repair kits in the store.

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It would be interesting to know, how Motorola users repair their devices in future times. Is it going to help Motorola users or not?

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