ZTE may announce Axon 9 at IFA 2018

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Aug 18, 2018

Smartisan has launched a new Pure White colour variant of the Nut R1 with 512GB storage and a decent price tag. The Smartisan Nut R1 is the company’s 2018 flagship which was announced in May. The smartphone was spectacular for other reasons aside from its stunning design. The device comes as the company’s first model with 1TB of internal storage and indeed the first smartphone to have such huge storage capacity. It initially comes in Black colour only but a Pure White variant available in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB was announced last month. Perhaps buoyed by the popularity of the new colour variant, Smartisan now decided to add a variant with 512GB UFS 2.1 flash memory.

The new variant comes with 8GB LPDDR4X memory and apart from the RAM and storage, the model is basically similar to the regular Nut R1. The device is entirely coated in white with the red accent on the black variant absent. The variant is priced at 4,999 yuan ($726) which is similar to the 8GB RAM + 512GB Black coloured variant.

As a reminder, the Smartisan Nut R1 comes with an expansive 6.17-inch pressure sensitive display with a 2242 x 1080 resolution and an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by a Gorilla Glass 3 protection and equally has 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 96% color gamut (DCI-P3). The device packs an ultra-thin body and as a result, there is no 3.5mm audio jack but it ships with a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter inside the retail box. It features a dual camera setup comprising a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor and a second 20MP Sony IMX350 lens. While at the front, there is a 24MP camera. The Nut R1 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset and has a host of network bands including LTE Band 20 which positions it for sales overseas. Keeping the lights on is a 3600mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A now available through open sale in India, price starts at Rs. 13,999 ($201)

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Aug 18, 2018

Earlier this year, Xiaomi released its Mi TV 4A series in the Indian market and just like its Redmi smartphone series, the TV lineup also managed to gain immense popularity.

Following months of flash sales for its Mi TV 4A in India, the company has announced that both the models of Mi TV 4A — 32-inch and 43-inch will now be available via open sale on Flipkart as well as the company’s official online store Mi.com.

The 32-inch model of the Mi TV 4A is priced at Rs. 13,999 ($201) while the 43-inch model costs Rs. 22,999 ($330). Along with the standard 1-year warranty, the company is also offering an additional 1-year warranty on the display panel.

Further, Flipkart is also offering up to Rs. 4,000 discount through exchange on the 32-inch model and up to Rs. 6,000 off on the 43-inch model. The eCommerce platform is also offering discounts on select credit cards along with a free limited-period subscription to several online media platforms and data benefits.

The Mi TV 4A series is powered by 64-bit Amlogic T962 quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. The internal storage available on both models is 8GB. The 32-inch device has 2 USB ports, 3 HDMI ports whereas the 43-inch model come with 3 USB ports, 3 HDMI ports, and an S/PDIF port. Both have an AV port, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi Connectivity and 3.5mm audio jack.

For an immersive audio experience, the Mi TV 4A series are equipped with DTS-HD and powerful 20W dome speaker. Both the TVs come with 11-button Mi remote which provides access to the contents from set-top box and online internet partners.

Similar to the Mi TV 4, the Mi TV 4A series also comes equipped with PatchWall OS that offers intuitive user interface and easy access to more than 500,000+ hours of content. It also recommends online and offline content depending on the users’ TV-watching behavior.

Read More: Xiaomi’s POCO F1 to be Flipkart exclusive in India, launching on August 22

Xiaomi has partnered with numerous various content providers like Hungama Play, Sony Live, Voot, ALT Balaji, TVF, Voot Kids, Flickstree, Sun NXT and Viu to bring endless hours of entertainment across 15 different languages for Mi TV users in India. Xiaomi also promises to add more content to its Mi TV in the near future.

Qualcomm to switch to new naming schemes starting with the Snapdragon 855

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Aug 18, 2018

It wasn’t too long ago that Qualcomm announced that its mobile processors should be referred to as Mobile Platforms. So instead of saying the Snapdragon 660 processor, one should say Snapdragon 660 Mobile Platform. Now, a bigger change is coming to the way the chipsets are named.

According to Roland Quandt, the American chip manufacturer may be switching to a new naming scheme. This new naming scheme will make it easier to identify chipsets used for mobiles and those used in PCs. Proof of the new naming scheme has been found in databases and LinkedIn profiles of some Qualcomm employees.

At the moment, the new naming scheme is already in use for two upcoming chipsets. The Snapdragon 855 (SDM855) codenamed “Hena” which will succeed the current Snapdragon 845 flagship, is now being referred to as the SM8150. The SoC will measure 12.4 x 12.4 mm and will be a 7nm chipset manufactured by TSMC.

Winfuture.de reports that the SM1850 may likely not have an integrated 5G modem. Instead, Qualcomm will include a Snapdragon X24 model with support for Cat. 20 LTE. This is surprising as it was reported earlier this year that the SDM855 a.k.a. the SM8150 will come with the SDX50 modem and be known as the Snapdragon 855 Fusion Platform. The only plausible explanation is that there will be two versions of the SDM855 – one with the X24 modem for non-5G phones and the other with the X55 modem for 5G devices.

The second chipset that has also gotten the name change is the upcoming Snapdragon 1000 (SDM1000) codenamed “Poipu” which will power ARM-based computers. The chipset has appeared in documents as the SCX8180 while still keeping the aforementioned codename.

The SC8180 will measure 20 x 15 millimeters which means it is significantly bigger than the SDM855/SM8150. Production of the chipset will also be handled by TSMC and it will be 7nm too.

There are two other processors that have also appeared in documents with the new naming scheme but there is no confirmation as to their true identities. They are the SM7150 and the SM7250. There are speculations that they are probably the new names for the newly-announced Snapdragon 670 and its closer but more powerful sibling, the Snapdragon 710.

READ MORE: Qualcomm schedules event for September 10, may unveil new processor for smartwatches

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Save Up To 50% Off On Top RC Toy Brands On GeekBuying

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Aug 18, 2018

If you love operating RC cars, bikes, and other toys or simply looking for the ideal remote control toys gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll divulge details about the ‘Top RC Toy Brands’ promotion that recently kicked off on GeekBuying.

GeekBuying is giving RC toys aficionados an opportunity to save up to 50% off on well-received drones and a broad range of other items that you can buy without emptying your pocket. In order to simplify the search process, the promotion has been divided into multiple categories including Super Deals, Top Brands, and Local Stock.

The Super Deal category is where you can find diversified products carrying a heavily discounted price. For the sake of an instance, there’s a 27% off on the Xiaomi MITU WIFI FPV RC Drone, which normally sells for $89.99.

As a result, you can now buy the MITU RC drone at a reduced price of just $65.99. Regrettably, the sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

The next category gives brand conscious buyers a lot to cheer about. Dubbed as Top Brands, this section features drones manufactured by DJI, MIX, JJRC, and FeiyuTech. Aside from drones, this segment features high-end flight batteries that you can buy at the dropped price.

The Local Stock category includes products shipping from Spain, Germany, Italy and US-based warehouses. You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of the products and avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

Get Big Discounts On RC Toys On GeekBuying

Xiaomi launches the Viomi Smart Gas Water Heater 1A priced at 899 yuan (~$130)

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Aug 18, 2018

Xiaomi has unveiled a new product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product is dubbed Viomi Smart Gas Water Heater 1A and is manufactured by Viomi Electrical Technology Co. Ltd, one of Xiaomi’s ecological chain company. The company has a long chain of Xiaomi-branded products to its credit such as Xiaomi Water Purifier, MIJIA Thermoelectric Kettle and others. Apart from that, Viomi also has a host of other products that are not Xiaomi branded but of exceptional quality. Like the Smart water Heater which was launched a couple of months back. The Smart Gas Water Heater is the latest addition and as the name implies, the gadget gets its energy supply from gas.

The Viomi Smart Gas Water Heater 1A has a main chamber with a gas burner which converts the chemical energy provided by the gas to heat and there are built-in energy-saving features. The gadget has a water intake pipe which is connected to the home’s water supply. There is also a hot water outlet as well as a gas intake valve in the middle. All three outlets are located on the bottom aspect. Cold water flows into the water heater when a hot water tap is opened inside your home. The water flow is detected by a sensor that ignites the gas burner, to heat the water in the heat exchanger. The water typically follows a serpentine pattern through the heat exchanger, absorbing as much heat as possible. The gas valve automatically adjusts to the rate of water flow in order to conserve energy.

In addition, the water heater can be mounted on the wall but needs a space of 600mm from the floor and ceiling. It is also required that a space of 250mm be left on both sides. The water heater has a 13L flow rate and can supply water at 13L per minute which could sufficiently meet the hot water needs of one kitchen and two bathrooms. The gadget is also equipped with digital thermostat technology and can achieve accurate temperature control of ±1 °C which is constant regardless of the season (winter or summer). There is a digital LED display screen which shows the water temperature in real-time. It also comes with smart app control which can be used to adjust the temperature from the smartphone.

The Viomi Smart Gas Water Heater 1A is priced at 899 yuan (~$130) and is presently available on crowdfunding at Xiaomi Youpin website. The product is expected to ship on September 27.

Vivo schedules a launch event in India on September 6, expected to launch Vivo V11

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Aug 18, 2018

Vivo India has sent out media invites for a launch event that the company has scheduled on 6th September. While the company has not revealed which product it plans to launch, the invite reads “Experience the 11 on 06.09.2018”, hinting that it could launch the Vivo V11 smartphone.

Vivo V11 is expected to be the successor of the Vivo V9 that was launched earlier this year in March. The fingerprint mark in the background of the invite hints that the phone will come with an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Recently, live images and key specifications of the Vivo V11 were leaked online, revealing that the phone will arrive with a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a small notch on top of the display for the camera sensor.

The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 AIE processor that powers upper mid-range devices such as Vivo X21, Xiaomi Mi A2, and Nokia 7 Plus, among others. It’ll be coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support for storage expansion using a microSD card.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’ll be a 25-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

The leak also suggests that the phone will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, as hinted by the company in the event launch invite. The device is expected to be running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and will be fuelled by a 3,400mAh battery.

Read More: Vivo X23 key specifications leak reveal 3D facial recognition, improved UD fingerprint sensor and more

Reports indicate that the Vivo V11 could launch in September, which is in line with the event planned in India. To know more about the smartphone, including it’s pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait until the official launch event that’ll take place on 6th September.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Tablet PC For Just $239.99 On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Aug 18, 2018

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Pad 4 earlier this year and much to the delight of the Chinese tech firm, the tablet PC turned out to be an instant hit among affluent buyers. Cost-conscious tech buffs will now be able to get their hands on the coveted device at a lowered price, thanks to a huge discount GearBest is offering.

Apart from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of money at the time of checking out. The Mi Pad 4 tablet PC would normally set you back a pretty penny, but GearBest is doling out a 12% off on the device’s steep price.

As a result, you can now buy the black-tinted Mi Pad 4 tablet PC at a dropped price of just $269.99. If you’re on a tight budget and would like to save more money, all you need to do is to apply coupon code GB&TAMI4IV at the time of checking out.

Your already reduced grand total will be further decreased to just $239.99 after applying the coupon code. In other words, you can get an extra $30 off without breaking much of a sweat by using the above-mentioned coupon.

Alternatively, you can get a 5% off on the gold color version of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4. You can buy this version of the tablet PC at a dropped price of just $288.99.

It is worth noting that there were 300 pieces of the black color version remaining for the Flash Sale price, and the promo is slated to end in 13 days. Meanwhile, only 98 pieces of the gold color version will be up for grabs for 3 days. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

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The Weekly Smartphone Deals Kicks Off On GeekBuying

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Aug 18, 2018

Looks like smartphone lovers are in for a treat. As part of its recently kicked-off promotion, GeekBuying is offering unmissable deals and big discounts on a wide selection of high-end smartphones.

In a bid to ensure you can find exactly what you’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat, GeekBuying has split the promo into 4 categories – Flash Deals, Top Brands, Best Sellers, And Huge Discounts. Let’s check out the details without further ado.

The Flash Deals section features top brands including Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo. Aside from doling out noteworthy discounts on the devices covered in this category, GeekBuying is giving buyers an opportunity to save more money in the form of coupon codes.

For instance, you can pre-order the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 smartphone at a discounted price of $389.99; while it would normally set you back $399.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code DKEZGLQU to save an extra $20 and bring your grand total down to just $369.99 while placing your order.

Note that each phone covered in this category has a discount coupon. On the downside, the coupons are likely to expire soon.

The Top Brands section comprises a broad range of well-received smartphones from Xiaomi, Nubia, Huawei, and Ulefone. You can get exceptional discounts on the Xiaomi Mi8, the Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi S2, the Redmi 6, the Mi Mix 2S and the Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in this category.

The Best Sellers section is where you can find the rugged Blackview BV9500, the LeTV LeEco Le Pro 3 AI Edition and a slew of other top-notch smartphones that are selling in greater quantities than other handsets on GeekBuying. More importantly, these smartphones are now up for grabs at a reduced price.

Keeping in line with this, the Chinese online store is giving a 6% off on the Huawei Honor 9i smartphone which usually sells for $269.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the coveted phone at a lowered price of just $254.99.

Dubbed as Huge Discounts, the last category comprises smartphones that you can buy without emptying your pocket. The section is crammed with high-end phones like the Mi Mix 2, Huawei Nova 2, DOOGEE F7 and Ulefone Armor just to name a few.

Regrettably, there were only a few pieces of each smartphone remaining at the time of writing. Taking this into account, it is imperative for you to follow this link without wasting time if you’re interested in taking advantage of the big discounts and avail the deals before the promo ends.

Avail Huge Discounts On Top-End Smartphones

Preorder Lenovo Moto Z Smartphone For Just $187.99 On Banggood [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Aug 18, 2018

Sporting an ultra-thin design, the Lenovo Moto Z is an irresistible smartphone that boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features. The phone has now gone up for preorder on Banggood carrying a heavily discounted price tag.

The Lenovo-branded phone’s eye-catching 5.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen display is coupled with a screen resolution of 2560X1440 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. It is made using military aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel.

You’d normally end up shelling out a fortune on a smartphone that offers a big screen and a slew of other high-end specs. Luckily, the Lenovo Moto Z smartphone will not set you back a pretty penny. In fact, you can now buy it at a considerably lowered price on Banggood.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is giving Lenovo fans an opportunity to preorder the Moto Z at a dropped price of just $199.99. This is a noteworthy 38% reduction the site is offering on the phone’s original asking price of $319.99.

But if you’re on a tight budget and wondering if you can save more money, we got good news for you. In order to get an additional discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 8BGMZ64GB during the checkout process.

As soon as you use the aforesaid coupon, your already discounted grand total will come down to only $187.99. In other words, you can get an extra $12 off with the above-mentioned coupon, which is linked to an imminent expiry date.

The Lenovo Moto Z is quite a bargain at this price, given that it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor along with an Adreno 530 GPU, under the hood. It features 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that can further be expanded up to 2TB.

The phone offers a 13.0 MP rear-mounted camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture, 1.12um pixel, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Laser Autofocus and a slew of other features. Up front, there’s a 5 MP camera that boasts ƒ/2.2 aperture, wide-angle lens, flash, auto night mode, and beautification software for selfies.

You can avail the discount on the black color version of the Moto Z smartphone for a limited period of time. You can follow this link in order to take advantage of the discount and apply the coupon code before it expires.

Get 38% Off On Lenovo Moto Z Smartphone

Preorder Huawei Honor 10 Smartphone For Only $372.98 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Aug 18, 2018

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Honor 10 smartphone garnered huge popularity after hitting the store shelves in May this year. This feature-laden phone from Huawei’s popular sub-brand has gone up for pre-order on Banggood bearing an unbelievably reduced price tag.

Powered by a Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor, the Huawei Honor 10 uses a Mali-G72 MP12 graphics processing unit, under the hood. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage that provides ample space to save your favorite content.

With a mammoth 5.84 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2280 pixels) display, the Honor 10 uses a Corning Gorilla Glass to offer added protection. Moreover, the phone is housed in a robust aluminum frame with a glass frontage and back.

Before we delve further into the details, it is worth noting that you can now pre-order the Honor 10 smartphone at a discounted price of just $399.99 on Banggood. The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is currently doling out a noteworthy 20% off on the phone’s original selling price of $499.99.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code 8BGH1064 to save an additional $52 at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring your already modest grand total further down to just $372.98 with the help of the aforesaid coupon code.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Huawei Honor 10 smartphone houses a 20.0MP MONO + 16.0MP RGB dual-camera setup with ƒ/1.8 aperture, autofocus, flashlight, and 4K video recording on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP camera that offers ƒ/2.0 aperture and 1080P video recording.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end. It is also worth mentioning that the coupon code will be expiring soon as well.

Get 20% Off On Huawei Honor 10 Smartphone

DJI Phantom 5 might debut on August 23 alongside Mavic Pro 2

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Aug 17, 2018

DJI has confirmed that it will hold a new press conference on August 23. This conference was expected to be held on July 18, but the company has decided to delay it, and now the moment has finally come. It will not be a normal event, and according to a company’s post on Instagram, this conference will be the most important conference of the year, that means the most important product of the year may be announced.

It is kind of confirmed that we will finally see the new Mavic Pro 2 quadcopter. But given what the company said, people is also speculating that the Chinese-based giant will decide to showcase the Phantom 5, likely its best flagship-level drone. DJI has also published a video on YouTube where we can read “See the Bigger Picture” and “Now, get ready for the next chapter”.

RELATED: DJI Phantom 5 photos and specs leaked!

According to some images surfaced, the Mavic Pro 2 should finally boast a modular camera, as well as a 360-degrees system which will be used to avoid obstacles. The drone will be equipped with a 1-inch CMOS sensor with Hasselblad optics and it will be able to do a 2x optical zoom (24 mm – 48 mm in detail). Prices may start from £769.

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Here are the Sony Xperia phones updating to Android 9 Pie starting from November

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Aug 17, 2018

After Google announced the latest iteration of its operating system, a new report has suggested that six Sony Xperia devices would get the update to Android 9.0 Pie from September to November. Now, the company has officially confirmed on its official blog which devices will update to Android 9 Pie and when it will happen. There will be six smartphones which will get the new update before each other, but unlike what the previous report suggested, the update will start rolling out in November.

The devices in question are Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Sony Xperia XZ1, Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, Sony Xperia XZ2, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium. In two words, we are talking about all the last two generations of flagships released by the Japanese company. It makes sense that the company decided updating its flagship before all the other handsets. After these devices, in the first months of 2019, the update will reach to the entire XA2 line-up which is composed of Sony Xperia XA2, Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Sony Xperia XA2 Plus.

RELATED: Alleged Sony Xperia XZ3 specifications sheet leaked

It was the last line-up of mid-rangers released by Sony, so it makes sense as well. If you’ve got a Sony device not from the ones listed above, you are out of luck, at least for now. Android 9.0 Pie will bring several improvements compared with the previous version, just like every major version of Android does. Among these improvements, there will surely be a longer battery life thanks to the new Adaptive Battery feature, as well as revamped graphics elements and features. There will be App Actions which will insert quick actions within the app launcher at certain times of the day basing on the user’s activities, improved notifications, Slices which will allow apps to insert themselves into the user’s searches, and more.

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360 N7 Pro with SD710 to be priced above 2K Yuan, reveals CEO

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Aug 17, 2018

On August 21, 360 Mobile will hold a new press conference where it will launch a new upper-midrange phone: 360 N7 Pro. Four days ahead of the official launch, the CEO of the Chinese company has published a post on the microblogging platform Weibo in which he gives details about the price of the upcoming device. According to CEO Li Kaixin, the handset will be the only 360 phone in the market to cost more than 2000 Yuan. In case you do not know, 2000 Yuan roughly translates into about $255 at the actual change. It will be costlier than other devices by this company, but at that price 360 N7 Pro will still remain a good deal if we consider what it will offer in terms of specifications.

Also, note that the variant to cost more than 2000 Yuan is said to be the most powerful configuration of the phone. Previously, Li Kaixin has already confirmed that this device will sport the new octa-core Snapdragon 710 chipset by Qualcomm. It is not a flagship SoC, but it is the only member of the new series of upper-midrange chipsets launched by the San Diego-based chipmaker. So, you can consider it the best midrange SoC by Qualcomm and the best processor if we exclude the Snapdragon 8xx series.

OnePlus 6T to arrive as the company’s first US-carrier backed phone

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Aug 17, 2018

Since the launch of the OnePlus 3T, OnePlus has continued to stick with the tradition of launching a second, slightly touched up variant. The first was the OnePlus 3T and we have seen the OnePlus 5T which arrived barely six months after the launch of the OnePlus 5. That tradition will continue with the OnePlus 6T which is expected to be launched in a few months time, possibly in October. It has now emerged that the OnePlus 6T will likely set the company on a pedestal that no other Chinese OEM has attained. The device will reportedly get the backing of US carrier, T-Mobile.

According to sources familiar with the deal which is said to still be in the negotiation table, the major US carrier will retail the OP6T and an agreement has been reached to that effect. However, OnePlus will need to get a technical approval which is the testing required by T-Mobile to get certification on the network. The failure of OnePlus to get this approval could delay the roll out as the OnePlus 6T may likely get launched in October.

RELATED: OnePlus 6T renders reveal drop-like notch, triple rear cameras and in-screen fingerprint scanner

This impressive move is a clear indication of OnePlus`’ progress in a terrain where fellow Chinese phone maker had tried and failed to make any headway. Huawei’s came close to secuting the backing of AT&T and Verizon to sell the Mate 10 Pro in the US but that was soon scuttled due to pressure from the US government. OnePlus already has a huge followers in the US , though, due to the relatively affordable pricing of its models compared to other similar flagships from heavy weights Samsung and Apple.

Xiaomi’s POCO F1 to be Flipkart exclusive in India, launching on August 22

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Aug 17, 2018

Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India on August 22 where the company will unveil its first smartphone under its new sub-brand POCO — the POCO F1. While in India the brand is named POCO, globally, it’ll be known as POCOPHONE.

Now, ahead of the launch event, a new teaser from Flipkart with hashtag #AsFastAsYou suggests that the upcoming POCO F1 could be a Flipkart-exclusive smartphone. It also reveals that Badminton player P. V. Sindhu as the brand ambassador.

The company has already confirmed that the POCO F1 will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon processor, which is likely to be the Snapdragon 845 — the company’s flagship chipset which powers majority of the flagship phones launched this year.

Recently, an unboxing video of the device had leaked online, which revealed that the phone will feature a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch on top. The chipset is said to come with liquid cooling to give a boost to the phone’s performance.

The phone will pack 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’ll be a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. On the camera front, there’ll be a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor.

On the front side, for taking selfies and video calling, the device will come equipped with a 20MP sensor along with support for IR face unlock feature. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. The company has also decided to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green version is now available through open sale in China

The device is said to be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Xiaomi’s custom MIUI 9.0 on top. The smartphone will be fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

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Oppo R17 with waterdrop display is now open for registration on JD.com

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Aug 17, 2018

Recently, Oppo unveiled its latest smartphone — Oppo R17 which comes with a waterdrop display. While the phone is scheduled to be officially released 23rd August, registrations for the purchase of Oppo R17 has now started through JD.com.

The phone comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ notched display. However, the notch is smaller than its predecessor and appears like a drop of water, thus the company has dubbed it as the waterdrop display. Oppo says that it has a 91.5 percent screen-t0-body ratio.

It also adopts the latest trend for the fingerprint sensor as the phone comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, similar to the Vivo NEX and Xiaomi Mi 8. Under the hood, the Oppo R17 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 processor, making it the first device to be powered by the new chipset.

The smartphone packs 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage as well as a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 25-megapixel camera with artificial intelligence features. There’s an AI-based dual-camera setup on the back side, but the exact camera configuration is not yet known.

It runs on Android Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom interface ColorOS 5.2. The handset, which also supports AliPay face payment, is fueled by a 3,500mAh battery that carries support for VOOC fast charging.

From the phone’s listing, it seems that the Oppo R17 comes with gradient color options such as Stream Blue that offers bluish-green appeal and Neon purple which appears like a mix of blue and purple. The phone is likely to be priced around 3,000 Yuan, roughly $436.

To know the phone’s official pricing, full specifications, and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event, that is scheduled to take place on 23rd August, where the Chinese company will also launch Oppo R17 Pro.

Nokia 6.1 gets price cut in India one week before the Nokia 6.1 Plus drops

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Aug 17, 2018

HMD Global-controlled Nokia recently revealed that the Nokia 6.1 Plus will be launched in India on August 21. The 6.1 Plus comes as the global variant of the Nokia X6 which was launched in China a couple of months back. Ahead of the launch, Nokia has clashed the Nokia 6.1 also called Nokia 6 (2018) price in India.

The Nokia 6.1 was launched in China in January this year and was later unveiled for the global market at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2018) in February. The company soon launched the 3GB RAM variant of the device in India in April with a price tag of Rs. 16999 ($261). That was soon followed in May by a 4GB RAM version priced at Rs. 18,999. Presently, the price tags of both models have got up to Rs. 1,500 off. Subsequent, the 3GB RAM variant of the Nokia 6.1 now costs Rs. 15,499 on Nokia India’s website while the 4GB RAM model is available at Rs. 17,499.

The price reduction is likely directly related to the launch of the Nokia 6.1 Plus which is expected to feature a Snapdragon 636 chipset and 4GB / 6GB RAM. The Nokia X6 which will launch as Nokia 6.1 Plus was announced in China for 1,299 yuan (around Rs. 13,800) for the 4GB RAM+ 32GB storage variant, 1,499 yuan (around Rs. 16,000) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant goes for 1,699 yuan (about Rs. 18,100). For comparison, these price points are too close to what the Nokia 6.1 variants are offered in India. This may have necessitated the generous price slash. However, we expect the Nokia 6.1 Plus to be priced higher than what it sells for in China.

Could Nokia 9 be the “most awaited phone” launching on August 21?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 17, 2018

Nokia Mobile has confirmed through its Twitter account that it will be launching a new smartphone on August. The tweet claims that the phone launching in the coming week is “one of the most awaited phones”. Could it be the Nokia 9 flagship phone or the international edition of the Nokia X6?

Except for few brands like Motorola and Nokia, almost all major smartphone manufacturers have launched Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. Last year, HMD Global had launched the Nokia 8 flagship phone in August. Early rumors had claimed that Nokia 9 may go official in August or September with advanced specs like curved OLED screen, in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM, triple rear cameras and more. The Nokia 9 with SD845 is surely one of the most awaited phones of this year, but the Aug. 21 launch event teasers released by the company do not really suggest that it will be launching a flagship phone next week.

HMD Global had launched the Nokia X6 as its first notched smartphone earlier this year in China. Since then the Nokia fans from various markets have been requesting the Finnish company to make it available outside China. Hong Kong and Taiwan are the only markets that have received the same handset as Nokia 6.1 Plus so far. Multiple markets such as Russia, Malaysia and India are also expected to soon receive Nokia 6.1 Plus handset.

Apart from the official Nokia Mobile Twitter account, even the Twitter handle of Nokia Mobile India has confirmed that there will be a launch event on Aug. 21. Some of the global variants of the Nokia 6.1 Plus such as TA-1116, TA-1103 and TA-1083 have been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG bodies. Also, the user guide of the Indian edition of the Nokia 6.1 Plus was spotted recently. Hence, it seems that the Nokia 6.1 Plus may get announced in the coming week in India and some other markets. It is likely to go official as Android One handset.