Red Hydrogen One specifications surface online ahead of official launch

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Oct 2, 2018

Google is ready for the launch of several new hardware products at an event on October 9 in the New York City. A couple of days ago, Chromecast 3rd edition was leaked by a Redditor showing some of its design changes. Today, we have got another leak which is showcasing the same new Chromecast with Home Mini in a new Google ‘Smart TV Kit’ pack. It is not for the first time that Google is bundling its products, this time they have given it a name of ‘Smart TV Kit.’

A Reddit user LitheBeep has posted the image of ‘Smart TV Kit’ box. He figured that it packs a new version of the Chromecast and everything else is similar to the old bundles. It’s clear from today’s leak and the leaks in the past that Google is coming with a Chormecast 3rd edition at the launch event on October 9.

Further, we are expecting a Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL with high-end specs and inbuilt AI support. There’s also some reports of a new device known as with the name of Google Home Hub. It’s a display device powered with Google Assistant as leaked in various rumors before.

Check more about October 9 Made by Google event: Google schedules event for October 9 and these are what we expect to be announced

Additionally, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is expected to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with a full-view notch display on both the devices. It will bring 4GB of RAM and is expected to ship in different storage variants of 64/128/256 GB. It will board with the fingerprint sensor on the rear side, rather than the ongoing trend of the on-screen fingerprint sensors.

Let’s see what happens on October 9th, as nothing is confirmed for now. By the way, what are you expecting from the Made by Google event next week? Share with us via the comments below.

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Huawei Mate 20 with Kirin 980 makes an appearance on GeekBench

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Oct 2, 2018

Huawei is coming with its two new products at a launch event on October 16, 2018. Huawei Mate 20 with Kirin 980 has been spotted at Geekbench surpassing the Android competition with a considerable margin. The new chipset on the Mate 20 has made it the most powerful Android device in the market. Although, it has scored pretty well against Android devices but fails to impress against the A12 Bionic chip with a little margin on the new generation Apple iPhone Xs. Additionally, it put questions to the Huawei’s claim of Kirin 980 performing better than Apple Bionic A12 chipset. Well, the facts are yet to be verified as Kirin 980 is not officially available for the public.

Huawei Kirin 980 powered Mate 20 has managed to score 3390 pts on a single core test while gained 10318 pts on a multiple core test. The new chipset has managed to score pretty well than its predecessor Kirin 970. It has also outclassed the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 in terms of performance if we compare it with the Geekbench’s single core and multiple core tests. In similar a kind of analysis at AnTuTu benchmarks, Kirin 980 scored 356918 pts which is a way ahead of the Snapdragon 845 powered Galaxy Note 9 and Xiaomi black shark’s 280000+ pts.

The company’s Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu has said that the new Kirin 980 will have dedicated NPU unit for better AI capabilities, powerful GPU and Cortex-A75 high-performance processor cores.

Read More: Huawei’s Kirin 980 is 5G-ready, Phones incoming by mid-2019!

Huawei Mate 20 specs

Huawei is going to power its upcoming flagship with the Kirin 980 processor coupled with 6/8 GB RAM and 64/128/ 512 GB of internal storage. It will feature a triple camera module on the rear side of the device as seen at the IFA 2018. It is expected to carry a 6.53 inch AMOLED display with a notch on the top featuring an aspect ration of 19.5:9. There will be a 4000 mAh battery to power up the device for a whole day with an ability of fast charging.

Let’s wait for the official launch on October 16 before concluding about the Kirin 980 and Huawei Mate 20.

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Essential Phone update brings October security patch and notch settings

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Jeet

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Oct 2, 2018

Essential Phone, which received the Android 9.0 Pie update the same day it was released, has now received a new update with the October security patch. Interestingly, the new for the phone started rolling out minutes after Google released the same for its own devices.

Apart from the October security patch, the new update also brings back the notch settings, which enables users to hide the notch on top of the display. The notch settings, which enables customisation of app uses the notch area disappeared after the update from Android 8.1 Oreo to Android 9.0 Pie, when Google introduced new notch logic.

The reintroduced notch settings allows users to set their default notch preference for all applications from three options — “Controlled by application,” “Always use notch area,” or “Never use notch area.” The October patches fixes a “critical vulnerability” that could allow a remote attacker some pretty high-level access.

Essential is doing something that no one other phone manufacturer has been able to do — providing Android updates on the same day it gets released. Recently, the company confirmed that it’ll also provide the next major Android update as well, i.e. Android Q, for the Essential Phone PH-1.

It’s noteworthy that the company has stopped the development processor of its Essential Phone successor due to the poor sales of the company’s first smartphone. While it has promised Android Q update, the company’s future is still uncertain.

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Google October 2018 security patch brings fixes for 26 security bugs

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Oct 2, 2018

It’s been a couple of years since Google started to roll out monthly security patches for Android devices. It is done to ensure the security of the Android platform by fixing vulnerable features and loopholes. The Android phone users report some security issues on Google community forums, and some are reported by security enthusiasts. Although Google has released the Android Security patch for October 2018, it brings several fixes for security vulnerabilities.

Google has added 26 fixes for major vulnerabilities that have been reported by the users on Google community forums. The new fixes are available for different components including the Android framework, media framework, system, kernel, and external layout. The latest security patch has added a fix for a severe vulnerability in the Android Framework. Google reads in the security bulletin that “The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in Framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device.”

Google fixes Pixel devices issues

Google has also fixed the fast-charging issues along with an improved overall stability of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL devices while using Android Auto. There are several other fixes for the Pixel devices which have made it more stable.

Read More: Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium gets updated: new camera features and August security patch

Google is now rolling out the October 2018 security patch to all the Pixel and Nexus devices. Currently, it is available for Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, Google Nexus 6P, and Google Nexus 5X. It is also available for all Essential Phone users. In a day or two, other OEMs will even start rolling out the October Security patch for their devices.

Get Big Discounts On 480GB, 240GB And 120GB Versions Of Ramsta S800 SSD Hard Disk On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Oct 2, 2018

Improving on its predecessor in several ways, the Ramsta S800 480GB SSD is deemed as a perfect follow-up act. It offers faster speeds, coupled with better endurance without burning a hole in your pocket.

Ramsta S800 480GB SATA3 High-Speed SSD

The S800 480GB SSD would normally set you back $96.99 on GeekBuying, but Ramsta is currently doling out a noteworthy discount on the modest price tag the SSD normally carries on the Chinese online store. As a result, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $74.99.

Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code XYPZWATV to get an extra $65.99 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can reduce your already discounted grand total to just $24 with the help of the coupon.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in getting the discount and using the coupon. Note that the promotion was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
Ramsta S800 240GB SATA3 High-Speed SSD

Alternatively, you can avail a 16% off on the 240GB capacity version of the Ramsta S800 SATA3 high-speed SSD Solid State Drive Hard Disk. Thanks to the discount, Ramsta-branded S800 240GB SSD is currently up for grabs bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $55.99.

It is worth noting that the S800 240GB variant would normally set you back $66.99 without the discount. Furthermore, you can even get an additional $45.99 off simply by applying coupon code XXKHBTTB before you check out.

Your already discounted grand total comes down to just $45.99 after using the coupon. On the downside, the promo is expected to wrap up soon and the coupon will expire shortly as well so if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discounts, just head straight to this link without wasting time.
Ramsta S800 120GB SATA3 High-Speed SSD

If you aren’t looking for a big storage capacity version of the Ramsta S800, you can go for the relatively smaller 120GB variant of the SSD hard disk. More importantly, you can avail a 26% discount on this version’s original selling price of $46.99.

With the aforesaid discount, the Ramsta S800 120GB SSD hard disk is now up for grabs carrying a slashed price of just $34.99. But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code HRWIAZDU before you click on the ‘Place your Order’ button and receive an extra $29.99 discount.

Your grand total comes down to just $29.99 as soon as you apply the above-mentioned coupon. Regrettably, the discount will be available only for a few days and the coupon will also lapse in a short time.

You can visit this link in order to ensure you do not miss this opportunity to get a noteworthy discount on the Ramsta S800 120GB SSD hard disk.

Honor View 10 receiving Android 9.0 Pie update in Europe

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Oct 2, 2018

After Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Honor is rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie update to the Honor View 10 in Europe. Many new features and changes are present in the latest 9.0.0.108 build based on EMUI9.0. Currently, it is rolling out in the European market for Huawei View 10 BKL-L09. A few weeks ago, Honor View 10 received an update with Turbo GPU which was slated to improve the gaming performance by 60%.

This time, Honor has received Android 9.0 based EMUI 9.0 update with many new changes in the User Interface of the device. Honor has made EMUI 9.0 compatible with the notch displays by adjusting its design elements as accordingly. Other changes include new gesture-based navigation, Manual theme selection, New Quick Settings UI, Android 9.0 based volume slider, Adaptive brightness and much more.

The update is rolling out via OTA (Over-the-Air) for different variants of Honor View 10. It is an incremental update, and it will be available for a small number of users first, then after the successful acceptance, the rollout will begin for the wider audience. Users can also flash the update manually by downloading the BKL-L09C432E4R1P8B108-log file for Honor View 10 BKL-L09.

Read More: Honor View 10 and Huawei Mate 10 Pro Get The Official TWRP and LineageOS 15.1

If you reside in Europe and own Honor View 10, then don’t forget to check for the update manually by heading to the Settings >> About Phone >> System update on your phone. We suggest you charge up the device upto 70% to proceed and install the update without any error. Also, make sure to keep the backup of your personal data, as it might be erased upon updating the device.

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Phablet For Only $229.99 On GearBest

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Oct 2, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for manufacturing top-notch mobile devices, Xiaomi recently introduced a feature-laden phablet in its well-received Redmi series. Dubbed as the Redmi Note 6 Pro, the new phablet from the Chinese electronics giant has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price on GearBest.

Before we divulge details about the discount, let us take a gander at the high-end specs and awe-inspiring features that makes Redmi Note 6 Pro an irresistible phablet. Much to the delight of those who fancy using a big-screen mobile device, the Xiaomi-branded phablet sports a mammoth 6.26-inch screen, FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 for an unmatched viewing experience.

The display is well complemented with an appealing slim body that comfortably fits in your hand. Under the hood, the Redmi Note 6 Pro packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor along with an equally competent Adreno 509 GPU.

Moreover, it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via an external memory TF card. The phone runs on MIUI 9-based Android OS and is backed by a robust 4000mAh battery.

While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a device offering comparable specifications, the Redmi Note 6 Pro phablet can be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $229.99. This is a noteworthy 15% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

With 368 pieces of the black and 477 pieces of the pink color versions left for the Flash Sale price, the promotion is slated to end in 7 days. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

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Xiaomi Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 launched in India for Rs. 799 ($11)

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Oct 2, 2018

Xiaomi has silently launched its Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 in the Indian market, carrying a price tag of Rs. 799, which roughly converts to $11.

The newly launched Bluetooth speaker is quite portable, measuring just 50 x 32mm and weighs just 54 grams. It has a parametric speaker mesh cover which offers aesthetic look.

It comes with powerful neodymium drivers which Xiaomi claims can deliver superior clarity and better response. The speaker also comes with a built-in microphone, allowing users to take incoming calls.

On the front side, there’s a status indicator LED, a strap hole and a multi-functional button to power on/off the speaker, connect to a device, accept/reject phone calls, and control music playback.

The device connects over Bluetooth 4.2, which offers a range of 10 meters and has an audio frequency range of 200Hz to 18000Hz. The speaker has an impedance of 4 Ohm and supports the A2DP, AVRCP and SPP profiles for music streaming over Bluetooth.

The Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 is powered by a 480mAh Lithium-ion battery, which is claimed by the Chinese company to provide 6 hours of continuous playback time if the volume is set at 80 percent.

Priced at Rs. 799, roughly $11, the Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 is now available for purchase in India through Xiaomi’s Online Store, Flipkart, and Amazon India.

Avail Unmissable Deals On Top Brands And An Extra 44% Off Coupon On Banggood

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Oct 2, 2018

Looking for high-end branded items without emptying your pocket? You’ve come to the right place.

As part of its recently kicked-off promotion, Banggood is offering buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money in the form of discounts and coupons that will be valid for various products from popular manufacturers. Let’s check out the details.

In order to ensure buyers can effortlessly find what they’re looking for, the promo has been divided into multiple categories. The first section dubbed, Rare Coupon Deals features miscellaneous items that carry discounts that can be availed by applying specific coupon codes.

For instance, Xiaomi is offering a noteworthy 22% discount on its well-received Redmi 6A smartphone that usually sells for $129.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the phone is now available at a dropped price of just $100.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code 10BGR6A2G to get an extra $13.13 off and reduce your grand total to just $87.86.
The Snap-Up category comprises limited pieces of numerous items that are currently available at the lowered price. For example, there’s a 58% off on the remaining 20 pieces of the Xiaomi Mijia Wowstick Wowpad 2 Magnetic Screw Pad Position Plate Remembrance Mat Repair Tool, which normally carries a$9.59 price tag.

If you’re looking for unbeatable deals online, you can head straight to the next section that includes a few heavily discounted products like the Digoo DG-TH8805 weather station, the Eachine E52 RC Quadcopter and lots more. You can even get a 49% off on the Xiaomi Yeelight YLDP02YL E27 9W RGBW Smart LED Bulb in this section.

Alternatively, you can check out the ‘Newest Product’ category if you’re interested in getting discounts on some recently added items. This section includes well-received smartwatches from Bakeey and Xanes, RUIDENG TC64 Type-C Tester and lots more.

Much to the delight of brand-conscious buyers, the promotion features big discounts on products manufactured by top brands like Xiaomi, BlitzWolf, Eachine and Digoo. The aforesaid brands have further been split into different sections so that buyers head straight to their favorite brand without breaking much of a sweat.

You can follow this link to check out the promotion page and take advantage of the discounts that are likely to end soon.

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Xiaomi’s first UK Mi store opening in London soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 2, 2018

Xiaomi is sure making headway in its drive to expand in Europe with recent entry to France, Spain, Italy among others. U.K will soon become the next port of call for the Chinese tech giant. Recently, an ad for a Store Manager for a Xiaomi retail store that would be located in a large shopping center in Westfield, London was spotted online. The ad clearly stated that Xiaomi was aiming to launch its first UK flagship store in London.

In the same light, Xiaomi UK tweeted it first tweet on Monday. The tweet did not reveal anything about a debut date but it clearly confirms the impending entry of Xiaomi into the UK market. The launch will a big boost for the company and we expect other cities to follow. No date has been revealed for that yet but we’ll keep you updated when it happens.

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Hello UK! #myfirstTweet

— Xiaomi UK (@XiaomiUK) October 1, 2018

Buy Tronsmart WC1T Quick Charge Wall Charger For Just $6.59 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Oct 2, 2018

Touted as the first Qualcomm certified Quick Charge 3.0 wall charger to hit the store shelves, Tronsmart WC1T boasts more features than a standard Quick Charge 2.0 device. As if that weren’t enough, it is backward compatible with Quick Charge 1.0 and Quick Charge 2.0 enabled devices.

While the WC1T covers all options to justify the steep price tag it usually carries on online and offline stores, Tronsmart is now offering this feature-laden wall charger at a dropped price of just $14.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 42% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $25.63. If you’re living on a tight budget and are interested in saving a considerable amount of extra money, all you need to do is to apply coupon code OGLLYFZO at the time of checking out.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $6.59 and reduces the already discounted grand total to just $6.59. The WC1T is quite a bargain at this dropped price, given that it comes with international voltage compatibility (AC 100-240 V), which makes it a perfect travel companion for frequent travelers.

It offers a power output of 18W that can charge even the latest flagship smartphones. It is 4x faster than regular chargers that are available in the market today.

It enables a charge of up to 80% with a wide selection of devices in just about 35 minutes. The newfangled Quick Charge 3.0 can significantly lower the extra heat of the compatible device up to 45%.

If the Tronsmart WC1T has grabbed your attention, you can follow this link to check out more details about this feature-laden wall charger and avail the discount. Note that the discount will only be valid for a limited period of time and the coupon is also likely to expire soon.

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Buy OnePlus 6 A6000 4G Phablet For Only $449.99 On GearBest

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Get 26% Off On OnePlus 6 A6000 4G Phablet

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Oct 2, 2018

The OnePlus 6 was launched in May this year after making several appearances online in the form of leaks. It became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing popular games on a big screen mobile device.

You’d usually end up spending a lot of money when it comes to buying a big-screen phablet, but that’s about to change. In a bid to make the coveted OnePlus 6 A6000 phablet available to cost-conscious buyers, the Shenzhen-based handset manufacturer is offering a big discount on the device’s steep retail price.

The OnePlus 6 A6000 phablet would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $449.99 on GearBest. This is a significant 26% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

Before we shed more light on the aforesaid discount, let us take a look at the OnePlus 6 A6000 phablet’s awe-inspiring features.

It comes with a mammoth 6.28-inch display with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 for an unmatched viewing experience. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm SnapDragon 845 2.8GHz Octa Core processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM to facilitate smooth operation.

Moreover, it offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage so that you never run out of storing space for your favorite content. On the photography front, the OnePlus 6 A6000 phablet houses a 16.0MP + 20.0MP dual-camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Aside from that, the device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a 3300mAh big capacity battery. On top of that, the OnePlus 6 A6000 phablet is packed with a slew of useful sensors like the gravity-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, E-compass, accelerator, RGB sensor, NFC, hall sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

If you’re interested in buying this feature-laden OnePlus 6 A6000 phablet at a discounted price, all you need to do is to follow this link. With just 295 pieces remaining, the promotion is slated to end in 6 days.

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New leaked official renders show the OnePlus 6T in Mirror Black and Midnight Black

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Oct 1, 2018

The OnePlus 6T is scheduled for release later this month although the launch date hasn’t been officially confirmed. While we wait for a confirmation, new renders of the phone have surfaced courtesy of Winfuture.de and they show the device in two color variants.

Based on the renders, the OnePlus 6T will come in Mirror Black and Midnight Black just like the OnePlus 6. These are just two of the total color variants that will be announced. We expect OnePlus to launch more colors including a custom version tied to a popular franchise.

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The new flagship will have a waterdrop notch as shown in the images. The dual rear cameras will remain in the same position as that of the OnePlus 6 and right below them is the LED flash.

Apart from the notch, another major change is the position of the fingerprint scanner. As you can see, it is no longer on the back. It has actually found its way back to the front but not its old position. The fingerprint scanner of the OnePlus 6T is buried under the AMOLED display just like that of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro.

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If you look closely at the images, you should see the USB Type-C port at the bottom flanked by speaker grilles. Yes, there are two speaker grilles now instead of one. This is because the OnePlus 6T has ditched the audio jack. The removal of the audio jack has made way for a bigger battery – 3700mAh in capacity according to a leaked image. The power button remains on the right of the phone, a few mm below the alert slider while the volume rocker is on the left.

India gets the Honor Play in Ultra Violet, goes on sale October 3

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Oct 1, 2018

A few days ago, Honor India released a teaser hinting at a new color variant for the Honor Play. The new color variant launched today and its called Ultra Violet.

With the addition of the new color variant, the Honor Play is now available in three colors including Black and Blue. The Ultra Violet color variant is only available in 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. There is no info on a 6GB RAM variant. The new color variant will be an Amazon India exclusive. It will sell for INR 19,999 and go on sale on October 3.

Tippy tippy tap, Ultra Violet is all I want 😍
Less than 2 days to go for the sale of the chicest smartphone ever!
Set a reminder now to buy the Ultra Violet #HonorPlay on @amazonIN on 3rd October! #CrazyFastCrazySmart pic.twitter.com/0mDZQEfFTE

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) October 1, 2018

The Honor Play was launched in China back in July before making its way to India in August. It has a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2340 screen with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There is a Kirin 970 chipset under the hood along with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The Honor Play is the first phone to come with Honor’s GPU Turbo technology which enhances the GPU performance of Huawei and Honor phones when gaming. It also has 4D gaming, dual rear cameras (16MP + 2MP), and a 16MP selfie camera. It packs a 3750mAh battery and runs EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Oppo announces its first India Research & Development unit in Hyderabad

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Oct 1, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced its first Research & Development unit in India, located in Hyderabad. The company has also announced the appointment of former Samsung India executive Tasleem Arif to head this research and development centre.

However, the Chinese firm has not yet disclosed information related to the investment for the new Research & Development centre in India. This will be the company’s seventh such facility globally. It already has four such centres across China in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dongguan, one each in Japan (Yokohama) and the USA.

The upcoming R&D centre in Hyderabad, India, will work towards gaining deeper insights about Indian consumers and market, and thereby help in building India-centric innovations and customised product offerings, OPPO said in a statement.

Charles Wong, OPPO India President, said, “We are focused towards offering unique experiences to our consumers in India through our innovations and technological capabilities. The opening of our first R&D Centre in Hyderabad is a step in that direction and strengthens our commitment to the Indian consumers.”

As the Vice President and Head of R&D at Oppo India, Tasleem Arif will be leading the team which will focus on software localisation for Indian consumers as well as device quality. He brings to the new role almost 15 years of experience in mobile software, design and development.

The company has already acquired land and has started work to establish operations for its upcoming bigger facility “Industry Park”, and is planned to go into operations next year.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Lenovo Z5: Specs Comparison

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Oct 1, 2018

Do you want a perfect smartphone in the midrange sector but your budget is very limited. Then Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus and Lenovo Z5 are perfect candidates for an imminent purchase. Indeed, they are very balanced devices with no consistent weak points that can be perfect for every average user. And they can all be found in the price range around €200 at the moment. In this comparison, we will clear your doubts about them and let you know which one is the best.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Lenovo Z5

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro	Nokia 6.1 Plus	Lenovo Z5
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm	147.2 x 71 x 8 mm, 151 grams	153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm, 165 grams
DISPLAY	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, IPS LCD	5.8 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 402 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.0 Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh	3060 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0	3300 mAh, Fast Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

If you want the most beautiful device, choose Lenovo Z5 without even thinking. First of all, it has the most narrow bezels and the highest screen-to-body ratio of the trio. Further, it has the most attractive body with a reflective rear glass which is also available in a gradient color variant (Aurora). Nokia 6.1 Plus is at the second place for its good glass back and its more compact dimensions.

Display

I would pick again Lenovo Z5 on the display side. I like its 18.7:9 panel with its very narrow bezels and the strong protection of Gorilla Glass 3, but note that there is no much difference between this panel and the ones of Nokia 6.1 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. So, if you really have to choose one of these devices, check the other specifications instead of the display quality.

Specs & Software

Just like the display, the hardware department of these handsets is similar as well. They all come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM in the most expensive variants, except Nokia 6.1 Plus which comes with just 4 GB of RAM. The only consistent difference is in the software. While Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro come with a highly customized Android fork (MIUI and ZUI respectively), Nokia 6.1 Plus is part of the Android One program with a stock experience and fast updates. Choose the OS you like more without caring a lot about performance.

Camera

The best camera department belongs to Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. It has a total of four cameras: two on the back and two on the front side. Both the setups are equipped with secondary depth sensors for a wonderful bokeh effect, and they can click highly-detailed photos. Nokia 6.1 Plus and Lenovo Z5 have all but bad cameras, but they are inferior to Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro on the paper, especially when it comes to selfies.

Battery

Given that Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a much bigger battery than Nokia 6.1 Plus and Lenovo Z5, it wins even the battery comparison. According to Xiaomi, it is easily able to last two days on a single charge. The other twos are just average battery phones which can last one working day.

Price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is definitely the winner of this comparison thanks to its better camera department and its longer battery life. It costs $216, while Nokia 6.1 Plus cost about $225 and about $200, respectively.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 6.26-inch 19:9 display and SD 636 SoC goes official in Thailand

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Lenovo Z5: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

PROs

Bigger battery
Better camera department
Affordable price

CONS

Same old design

Nokia 6.1 Plus

PROs

Good design
Great performance
Android One
Compact design

CONS

Smaller battery

Lenovo Z5

PROs

Good design
High screen-to-body ratio
Affordable price

CONS

Dimensions

Third-Gen Google Chromecast gets sold ahead of official release

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Oct 1, 2018

Google will announce a number of new devices at its October 9 event. While the focus is on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, there are other devices such as a new PixelBook or Pixel Slate has new reports have revealed, the Google Home Hub which has a screen, and more. There is also supposed to be a new Chromecast which was spotted earlier this year at the FCC.

A Reddit user was able to get his hands on a unit ahead of its release thanks to an error by Best Buy. The Reddit user who goes by the name GroveStreetHomie was sold the new version of the Google Chromecast by a Best Buy store. Below is his narration of what went down:

I went to Best Buy earlier to pick up a Chromecast for my new TV, then I noticed the packaging and design was different from my first one. I thought it was just a design refresh taking queues from the Chromecast Ultra. Then when I was at the cashier, they couldn’t scan the item because it wasn’t in the system yet because the release date is on the 9th of October (Same day as the 2018 Google event) but I guess they put it out too early. But since I already had it in my hand and was the same price as the 2nd generation Chromecast, they let me have it under the old SKU.

The new Chromecast comes in black but now has a matte finish instead of gloss. It also ditches the Chromecast logo for the “G” Google logo used by the Pixel phones. GroveStreetHomie also says it is slightly thicker and the HDMI cable doesn’t magnetically stick to the base of the device anymore.

If you were looking forward to a Type-C port for power, sorry to burst your bubble but Google is sticking to MicroUSB again.

The device doesn’t work yet according to the owner. It requires a new version of the Home app which has not yet been released. Since the device will formally be announced on October 9 and go on sale on the same day, the update should arrive then too.

Meizu M822Q appears on TENAA: packs 6-inch FHD+ screen, dual cameras and more

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Oct 1, 2018

A new Meizu phone has made its way to TENAA. The phone’s model number is M822Q and its specifications put it in the mid-range category.

The Meizu M822Q has a 6.0-inch screen with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor. The two chipsets that have this clock speed are the Snapdragon 636 and Snapdragon 450. Based on the display and the rest of the specs, we believe it is the Snapdragon 636.

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The Meizu M822Q will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage with the option to add up to an extra 128GB via a MicroSD card slot. On its back are 12MP+5MP dual cameras and in front is an 8MP camera. It also has a fingerprint scanner which sits below the rear cameras.

TENAA says it runs Android 8.1 Oreo, packs a 3500mAh battery with support for fast charging, and will be available in red, black, blue, and purple. Its dimensions are given as 153.64 x 75.56 x 7.95 mm and its weight is 168g.