OPPO R11s Special Red Variant Unboxing & First Impression: Elegant In Red

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Nov 3, 2017

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 5T is coming and it will be retaining the 3.5mm audio jack. The company has also released a render of the phone to show the existence of the 3.5mm headphone slot. Earlier year today, eSports player Alessandro Palmarini uploaded an image of a person holding a mysterious OnePlus phone. The alleged phone seems to be the upcoming OnePlus 5T.

Most of the leaked photos of the OnePlus 5T that have appeared in the past month have been found to be fake. Android Authority and well-known tipster Evan Blass have revealed some renders of the OnePlus 5T that can be trusted.

The above photo was snapped during the ongoing Paris Game Week. The Vainglory eSports team of Palmarini is sponsored by OnePlus which indicates that the image is probably featuring the OnePlus 5T phone. At the ongoing gaming event, various OnePlus 5 tethered units can be found at OnePlus booth. There is one mysterious phone with slim bezels around the display among them that can be seen in the hands of the person in the above image. Also, the screen appears to slightly curved at the edges. The phone does not seem to feature front-mounted fingerprint scanner as the screen occupies the major portion of the front panel. This could be the first real image of the OnePlus 5T.

Rumors have it that the dimensions of the OnePlus 5T could be same as that of OnePlus 5. However, OP56 is expected to house a larger screen. Hence, this could be the reason why one of the previous reports had revealed that the smartphone could be tagged as: “Larger screen. Same footprint.”

Blass has claimed that the OnePlus 5T would be unveiled after Nov. 20. The company seems to be prepping to launch the OP5T as the OnePlus 5 has already gone out of stock. As rumors have claimed, the OnePlus 5T may retain the internal specs of OnePlus 5, but may come with some improvements for its dual rear cameras and battery. Since the company has started teasing the OnePlus 5T openly, more features of the phone are expected to surface as the launch date nears.

What do you think about the photo? Could be this our very first look at the OnePlus 5T? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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HMD Hints Nokia 7 Isn’t Hitting India Anytime Soon

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Nov 2, 2017

HMD Global recently announced the Nokia 7 in China and expectedly, the model should launch in India anytime from now. However, HMD has disclosed that the mid-range model won’t be hitting India anytime soon. HMD Global’s Chief Marketing Officier, Pekka Rantala disclosed this to the Indianexpress at the sidelines of the Nokia 2 launch held a few days back.

The HMD Exec disclosed that the Nokia 7 was designed for Chinese consumers and the company does not have any plans to bring it to India. Looks like Nokia only plans to release its models in specific markets where they are adjudged to be able to do well based on customer preference. For instance, the Nokia 8 flagship was first announced in the U.K and is available in other parts of Europe but it is yet to be launched in China and the U.S. The Nokia 2 has just been announced in India but is yet to hit China and may never do.

We can’t rule out the possibility of HMD using the new models to test the waters in various market and may introduce them in due course. In that case, it is possible that the Nokia 7 will be launched in India later on but that won’t be anytime soon.

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OnePlus 5T Is Confirmed & So Is Its 3.5mm Headphone Jack

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Nov 2, 2017

It’s official! The OnePlus 5T is real and it’s coming soon. After the first teaser confirming the name, the company CEO has come out to talk about its upcoming flagship. While CEO Pete Lau hasn’t revealed an exact date of release of the handset (which btw we all are waiting to hear!), what he did confirm was the presence of the 3.5mm headphone jack. A few years back, no one would have ever thought mentioning the presence of a headphone jack would be a big smartphone feature. But in 2017, this seemingly standard 3.5mm headphone jack has split fans into two different sections — those who can live without it and those who cannot.

You don’t have to worry about this question as it turns out, OnePlus cares a lot about the 3.5mm headphone jack and it’s here to stay on the company’s upcoming smartphones. Not only did Pete confirmed the slot on the upcoming 5T, he even shared a render in the blog post. It shows just one part of the phone — where the headphone jack lies, but before you start claiming that this could be the render of the existing OP5, note that the company has made our lives easier by naming it “this is the OnePlus 5T Render no doubt about that”. So, take it as the first official render of the flagship.

Pete explained his company’s decision to keep the headphone jack and it boils down to two major points — 1. Cheap wireless headphones still aren’t as good as wired ones and 2. giving users the freedom of using whatever headphones you want, without any additional accessories. These are pretty valid points and it’s actually a good decision considering about 80% of OnePlus customers are wired headphone users.

With this post, one thing is clear — the launch is near! If previous reports are to be believed, the OnePlus 5T could meet us by the end of November. That’s like a few weeks away and during this period, expect us to be briefed about the phone via new leaks and official teasers.

First OnePlus 5T Teaser Confirming The Name

Now that the phone is confirmed, it all comes down to the pricing of the OnePlus 5T. Considering the rumors, an 18:9 6-inch display is in tow, but how much premium would OnePlus charge for this change is something that will be interesting to see. Something like a premium version of the OnePlus 5 would be a logical move but if the company decides to replace the OnePlus 5 with this new model, existing users could feel a bit cheated, yet again!

Let’s wait and watch. Now, it’s just a matter of a few days!

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Cubot Note Plus Review – Decent $99 Phone

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Nov 2, 2017

Cubot has made quite a few cheap phones over the time and the Note Plus is one of their latest models. It costs less than $100 but it has quite a few features for the price. Learn more in our Cubot Note Plus review.

VIDEO REVIEW

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UNBOXING

The phone ships with all the usual stuff and some extras include a nice soft TPU case.

DESIGN and DISPLAY

In terms of the design, Cubot Note Plus does not look exceptional but the build quality is pretty good even though the device is made of plastic. A 5.2” 1080p display is very good for the price of the phone. We have a 16MP main and front camera.

The backplate is made of plastic and it attracts fingerprints easily. You can also remove it to access a battery and card slots.

Now a few features in a nutshell: the fingerprint scanner is quite accurate but the display could light up faster. The capacitive buttons are not backlit but we have some extras like an LED notification light and LED flash for night selfies. The loudspeaker is just mediocre like on most of the cheap phones.

HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

The phone ships with decent specs for the price that includes a quad-core MTK6737T chip, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

Gaming performance is just mediocre. You should expect quite a few skipped frames and some lag even on medium graphics settings in the games like Asphalt 8 or Nova 3. Also, the phone gets warm quite quickly.

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USER INTERFACE

What I like about some cheap phones is that they ship with stock Android 7 out of the box and the Cubot Note Plus is no exception. There aren’t any extra features to talk about but the phone is fast and responsive even after installing quite a few apps.

IMAGE QUALITY

The overall image quality is really good for a phone that does not even cost $100. Obviously, the quality decreases in low-light but still, you can get some usable pictures. Selfies look really good too for the phone this cheap. 1080p video quality is mediocre, just like on most of the cheap phones. Selfie videos are shot only at 480p resolution and the quality is poor.

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CONNECTIVITY

The call quality is not the best but it is decent. Other connectivity options, including Wifi, Bluetooth, and GPS, work fine.

Unfortunately, the phone lacks gyroscope sensor, meaning that it is not compatible with VR headsets.

BATTERY LIFE

2800mah battery could perform a little bit better. You should expect to get about 4-4.5 hours of screen-on time, which is a standard result for most of the cheap phones.

CONCLUSIONS

Cubot Note Plus is yet another cheap phone from China that offers quite a few features for the price. The device has a great display, pretty good cameras, and fluid stock Android 7 user interface.

However, you should know that the gaming performance is just mediocre and the battery life could be better.

Even though there are some shortcomings to consider like on all cheap phones, a $99 price tag means that this device will not break your bank.

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HTC U11+ Photo Tour: Yet Another Full-Screen Phone But Not Like Galaxy S8

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Nov 2, 2017

The year 2017 is indeed well positioned to earn the title of “Year of Full-screen phones” because we might never witness this sort of surge in the adoption of full-screen design again. This design style is expected to continue to dominate the smartphone terrain next year but who knows? The design pattern could as well fizzle out when something more interesting emerges. For now, we’ll continue to revel in full-screen models. The latest models announced today which keeps up with the full-screen design trend include the HTC U11 Plus and OPPO R11s. We have now spotted some sleek photos of the U11 Plus online that are worth sharing.

As you must have known, the U11 Plus features a full-screen design with the squeezable frame feature that was first introduced on the U11. The device, however, comes with a different form factor from the U11. For one, the large bezels at the top and bottom edges of the U11 is completely missing, giving it a more appealing look. The bezels are not as thin as those of Samsung Galaxy S8 as the screen to body ratio is just 78%. There isn’t a physical button at the front instead, it uses virtual buttons as well as the squeeze control.

The device comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. It adopts a 6-inch Super LCD-6 display with support forHDR10 and with a DCI-P3 colour gamut. The U11+ is taller than the U11, its measurement is given as 158.5 x 74.9 x 8.5mm and it weighs 188 grams. The U11 Plus comes with IP68 certification which is more reliable than the IP67 certification the U11 presents with.

The device also looks good at the rear, adorning a glossy and reflective design. There is also wireless charging available at the rear panel. The device sports a single camera and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Beyond that, you’re looking at an almost unchanged spec sheet on the inside; a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor as well as the exact same rear camera system as on the U11. The device is available in 4GB + 64GB storage version and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version. It is available in colour choices like Ceramic Black, Amazing Silver and Translucent Black which sports a semi-transparent rear. See more cool photos down below.

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Honor Holly 4 Plus With 4,000mAh Battery Launched In India At Rs 13,999

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Nov 2, 2017

After launching Holly 4 smartphone in India last month, Honor has now launched its Honor Holly 4 Plus smartphone in the Indian market. This is the re-branded model of Huawei Y7 Prime which was launched in June this year.

The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch HD display with a 2.5D curved screen and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by Snapdragon 435 SoC, along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

It allows users to expand storage up to 128GB using a microSD card. The phone features a 12-megapixel rear camera with a 1.25-micron sensor and an LED flash.

There is an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter which comes with beauty mode and a 0.3-second autofocus. Other features of the camera include slow-motion, time-lapse and Pro Mode.

As of the software, it runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box with the company’s own EMUI 5.1 on top. The smartphone also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

It packs a 4,000mAh battery and as per the company, it is good enough to provide 20 hours video playback, 66 hours music playback or 15 hours of 4G web surfing.

Commenting on the launch, P Sanjeev, Vice President Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group India said,

The success of the Holly series was so overwhelming that it encouraged us to continue making improved and revolutionary products. The Holly 4 Plus has been curated to meet the preferences of our consumers better. We have received an exemplary response in all our recent launches from the tech experts and our target audience. This is another offering from us with an aim to cater to the diverse Indian market and serve it in the best way possible.

The Honor Holly 4 Plus is priced at Rs. 13,999 in India and will be available in three color options — Grey, Gold and Silver.

It will go on sale from November 3 through all Honor partner stores across India. The company has confirmed that it will be an offline exclusive device at the moment.

Motorola’s Moto X4 To Launch In India On November 13

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Nov 2, 2017

After launching the Moto X4 smartphone at IFA 2017 in Berlin in September earlier this year, Motorola is now all set to launch the device in the Indian market. The company has started sending out media invites for the launch event on November 13.

The media invite reads, “Experience ‘perfection’ crafted into a smartphone as Motorola brings to you the new Moto X4.” The company goes on explaining the four ‘X’ of the smartphone — extraordinary, exceptional, excellent and exquisite.

Moto X4 has a metal and glass design, and features a dual camera setup at the back. It also comes with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support. It has IP68 rating, making it resistant from dust and water.

The Moto X4 features a 5.2-inch LTS IPS Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and pixel density of 424 ppi. It is protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4 on top.

The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, in India, the company might launch another variant with 32GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM.

In the camera department, it features a dual camera setup at the back. There is a 12-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor which has a wide-angel lens. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash.

It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out of the box. The device packs a 3,000mAh battery which the company claims can deliver power backup for the whole day. There is also a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button.

The Moto X4 has already been launched in the US where it is available in Standard version as well as Android One edition. It was recently included in the Amazon Prime Exclusive smartphones, offering a discount of $70 on its price of $399.

Motorola is expected to offer both colors — Super Black and Sterling Blue in India. For pricing and availability information of the Moto X4 in India, we’ll have to wait for the official launch in the country on November 13.

Lenovo and Fujitsu Merge PC Business

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 2, 2017

Japanese PC manufacturer announced today that it has agreed to merge its struggling PC business with that of Chinese giant, Lenovo.

News of a possible merger was first reported last year but Fujitsu didn’t agree to sign a deal with the world’s largest PC maker until today. The merger also includes the Development Bank of Japan.

All three members of the merger will form a joint venture with a sum of 17.85 billion Yen (~$156 million). Lenovo will hold 51% of Fujitsu’s PC arm while the Development Bank of Japan will control 5%.

The deal will result in a restructuring that will result in up to 3200 job losses and will allow Fujitsu divert more of its resources into its IT services which is doing well.

The announcement also caused Fujitsu’s stock to fall by 2% after initially rising by 7.8% last month following news of a deal with Lenovo.

Fujitsu’s initial plan was to form a merger with other failing Japanese PC manufacturers such as Toshiba and Vaio but sadly, a deal didn’t materialize.

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Xiaomi Launches The 399-Yuan ($60) Sherlock M1 Smart Lock Under Crowdfunding

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Nov 2, 2017

Xiaomi has announced yet another nice product under the MIJIA crowdfunding platform. The product is the Sherlock M1 Smart Lock and it is the 125th crowdfunding product Xiaomi is announcing this year. The smart lock comes with a decent price tag of 399 Yuan (~$60).

The Sherlock M1 Smart Lock comes as a smart sticker attached to the main lock and which can be controlled using an app. All that needs to be done is to affix the smart lock to the inside of the general anti-theft lock M1 and you can control the door through the Mi home app. There will be no need to make any changes to the anti-theft lock. After installing the gadget on the lock, the app can then be used to control the lock and this wouldn’t stop it from opening manually from the outside with a physical key. But there is an anti-lock mode where the door can only b unlocked using the app.

The gadget allows the homeowner to set different virtual keys which can then be distributed to different members of the home. The virtual keys can be given an expiration date or can be deleted at any time by the main owner. It also has built-in home custom security chip (MJSC) and each chip has a unique private key and certificate. The security chip also ensures there is a two-way encrypted communication only between the app and the gadget.

The device is already available on the crowdfunding platform.

OPPO F5 Launched In India, F5 Youth Also Announced

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Nov 2, 2017

One week after launching the F5 in the Philippines, OPPO has launched the selfie-focused model for the Indian market. OPPO F5 will be sold exclusively on Flipkart in India online but that wouldn’t stop the model from being sold offline via the numerous brand partners OPPO has got scattered across India.

The major highlight of the F5 is the 18:9 full-screen design as well as the AI-powered beautification features coupled with a large 20MP selfie camera. As you would expect, the models launched in India is the same as that of the Philippines. But in addition to the F5, OPPO also announced the OPPO F5 Youth Edition with a similar 6-inch display and AI beautification features. The F5 Youth will be launched in India in December, but no other details of the smartphone are available at the moment.

For those not conversant with the model, the OPPO F5 features a 6.0-inch LTPS TFT display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 (FHD+) and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The reduced bezels and aspect ratio make the device look less bulky like the F3 Plus which it shares the same display size with. The device is powered by MediaTek’s latest Helio P23 SoC and is available in two memory variants – 4GB RAM +32GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Both versions have a dedicated MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 256GB storage.

The OPPO F5 packs a 3,200mAh battery and comes with two nano SIM slots, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2. The device runs the new ColorOS 3.2 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat which brings new features such as O-Share – a wireless transfer technology between OPPO devices; gaming DND; Night Shield which lets you choose between normal, warm, and black and white modes so your eyes are protected and face unlock.

OPPO F5 Price in India & Release date

As for the prices, the 4GB RAM + 32GB variant is priced at Rs. 19.990 in India and this variant will be available in a Gold and Black colours. The higher-end 6GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage variant will sell for Rs. 24,990 and is available in Red and Black colours. Online sales for the 4GB RAM version will start from November 9 on Flipkart while offline sales would commence shortly after. The 6GB RAM variant will only be available from December.

New Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick Announced for ¥79 (~$12)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 2, 2017

A new Xiaomi Bluetooth selfie stick was announced today. This is Xiaomi’s third selfie stick. Its first selfie stick was released last year and was followed by a Bluetooth tripod selfie stick with a dedicated remote this year.

The new Xiaomi Bluetooth selfie stick improves upon last year’s model by throwing in Bluetooth connectivity instead of using a 3.5mm connector.

The selfie stick maintains the same rugged build as its predecessors. The stick is built of anodized aluminium alloy and has a rubber grip. When extended it measures 70cm, and 18cm when folded. It is also pretty light at 133g. The bracket can be rotated up to 270° and does well in keeping your phone in place.

Xiaomi doesn’t state the battery capacity of the selfie stick but says there is a LED light that lets you know the battery level. When it flashes red, then the stick needs to be recharged. A static red light means it is charging and a static blue light means it is full.

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MIUI 9 Global ROM Rollout Begins on November 3; List of Compatible Phones Confirmed

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Nov 2, 2017

Earlier today, Xiaomi had unveiled the new Redmi Y series selfie-centric smartphones. Apart from the Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite phones, the company also announced the arrival of the Global ROM of MIUI 9.

The MIUI 9 Global ROM includes tons of improvements and new features. As far as performance is concerned, Xiaomi claims it that it as fast as stock Android. A Xiaomi spokesperson said, “We compared it with Samsung, and found we’re faster than TouchWiz. We also did a comparison of Redmi Note 4 with the Mi A1 because basically they’re the same hardware: one on MIUI 9 and another on stock Android. In terms of app launch times, we found it’s about the same.” One should be aware of the fact that even Google has launched Android 8.0 Oreo, the new MIUI 9 is based on Android Nougat OS.

Xiaomi MIUI 9 Features

Xiaomi MIUI 9 includes a Smart Assistant which can be accessed by swiping in the upwards direction from the home screen. It features a split-screen mode and it also brings along 21 new animated icons. The photo editing app includes new smart editing tools. As far as optimization is concerned, the MIUI 9 brings improved touch feedback, CPU acceleration, Wi-Fi speed boast, new file system management and enhanced management of background activities.

Xiaomi MIUI 9 Global Compatible Devices

The following Xiaomi devices will be receiving the stable version of MUI 9.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, MI MIX
Xiaomi Mi 6, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S, Mi 5, Mi 4i, Mi 4i, Mi 3, Mi 2
Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Mi Note 2, Mi Note
Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Mi Max Prime, Mi Max,
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 3, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 4G Prime, Redmi Note 4G
Xiaomi Redmi 4, Redmi 4X, Redmi 4 Prime, Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, Redmi 3S Prime, Redmi 3S, Redmi 3, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi Y1, Redmi Y1 Lite

Among the above listed devices, the Mi MIX 2, Redmi Note 4 and Mi Max 2 are going to receive the MIUI 9 Global ROM from Nov. 3. All the compatible devices will be upgraded to MIUI 9 by the end of this month.

ASUS Pegasus 4S Arrives with 18:9 Display, Massive Battery

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Nov 2, 2017

In the previous month, ASUS X018DC smartphone was spotted with a full screen design at TENAA. The smartphone has been now unveiled as the ASUS Pegasus 4S smartphone.

The ASUS Pegasus 4S has a full metallic chassis. Going by the trend of current smartphones, the Taiwanese company has included a 5.7-inch display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The display is tucked under a 2.5D curved glass. The side bezels are very slim and the reduced bezel at the top and bottom makes it look like the Galaxy S8. The device measures 152.6 x 72.7 x 8.8mm and its weigh is 160 grams.

The MediaTek MT6750T chipset hat features an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.5 GHz is present under the hood of the phone. It will be available in two versions. The advanced model features 4 GB of RAM + 64 GB of storage whereas the base model is equipped with 3 GB of RAM + 32 GB of storage. The rear panel of the phone features a fingerprint reader.

The backside of the Pegasus 4S is equipped with a dual camera system featuring a 16-megapixel sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor. The dual cameras are equipped with features like autofocus, LED flash and full HD video shooting. It is fitted with an 8-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. There is no information available on the official release date of the Pegasus 4S. It is preinstalled with Android 7.0 Nougat OS. It is packed with a huge battery of 4,030mAh capacity.

It is a dual-SIM phone that carries support for FDD-LTE / TD-LTE / W-CDMA / TD-SCDMA / CDMA2000 / GSM networks. It also carries support for VoLTE. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing and the release date of Pegasus 4S phone. It will be available in China in colors like Star Black and Gold.

Vivo Y79 With 24MP Front-Facing Camera Launched In China At 2,498 Yuan

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Nov 2, 2017

Vivo has today launched a new smartphone in its home country China — Vivo Y79. Apparently, this is the re-branded model of Vivo V7+ with processor being the only difference in terms of specs.

The smartphone comes with a 6-inch full-screen HD “FullView” display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The display covers around 84.4 percent area on the font panel. The bezels surrounding the display are thin at the sides, and highly reduced at the top and bottom edges.

Powering the handset is Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, clocked at 2.0GHz. It is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for expanding storage up to 256GB.

There is a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and a dual LED flash on the back, placed at the top left region. It is capable of capturing of 64-megapiel Ultra HD photos with topnotch clarity. There is also a fingerprint sensor at the back for added security measures.

On the front, the Vivo Y79 comes with a 24-megapixel Moonlight selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and 1/2.78-inch sensor. The LED flash alongside the front camera module provides ‘Moonlight Glow’ soft selfie light in locations with dim lighting.

The front camera can capture optimized selfies as it comes with Face Beauty 7.0 that studies the features of face and captures the details. There is also a Portrait Mode which can blur the background by focusing fully on the subject.

Along with the fingerprint sensor, there is a Face Wake feature — a new biometric feature that can be used to unlock the device by scanning the face. The smartphone is fueled by a 3,225mAh battery.

It runs on the company’s own FunTouch OS, based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. The company says that the phone has a unique ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode for gaming which prevents interreption of calls, messages, etc. when a user is playing games.

The Vivo Y79 has been priced at 2,498 Yuan and will be available in four color options — Black, Rose Gold, Matte Black and Champagne Gold.

Pre-orders for the smartphone have started at Vivo Mall, Vivo’s Official Stores on TMall and JD.com. The smartphone will be available from November 11th.

OPPO R11s and OPPO R11s Plus Official: Brings Full Screen Displays, 20MP AI Selfie Beauty Cameras & ColorOS 3.2

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 2, 2017

BBK Electronics-owned OPPO has taken the wraps off its new smartphones – the R11s and R11s Plus. Both phones are refreshed variants of the R11 and R11 Plus released back in June.

OPPO R11s & R11s Plus Design

The biggest change in the new phones are the full-screen (18:9) displays which have replaced the traditional 16:9 displays and given the phones a new look. There also are some changes in the camera and battery departments but not enough to warrant a change if you already own the OPPO R11 or R11 Plus.

The switch to 18:9 displays means the R11s and R11s Plus look different. The fingerprint scanners have been pushed to the back, thanks to the reduced bezels. Connectivity ports and microphones are still in the same position but now sit in a groove.

OPPO R11s & OPPO R11s Plus Specs

On the rear we still have dual cameras which are slightly raised with a LED flash on the right. Keeping them company is the fingerprint scanner. OPPO has also ditched the double-line design of the antenna lines for a single thick one.

The OPPO R11s has a 6.01” 2160 x 1080 display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC and paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The rear cameras are a combination of a 20MP f/1.7 sensor and a 16MP f/1.7 sensor. The front facing camera is still a 20MP sensor but now has AI features that add some few tricks. The AI Beauty works the same way as that of the OPPO F5. You get over 200 facial enhancements, scene detection, and portrait mode.

The OPPO R11s also packs a 3205mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging technology. It comes with the new Color OS 3.2 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat which brings new features like Night Shield, face unlock, and a smart gallery that categorizes images according to the faces, time, location, scenes etc.

The R11 Plus on the other hand has a larger 6.43” screen, beating the unreleased Gionee M7 Plus to clinch the title of largest full-screen display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 too but gets 6GB of RAM. Storage is still 64GB though. Camera configuration is the same as the R11s but there is a larger 4,000mAh battery under the hood.

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HTC U11 Life Android One and Sense Versions are Official with Budget Pricing

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Nov 2, 2017

HTC has not only unveiled the U11+ flagship phone today, but also it has introduced the U11 Life mid-range phone. The smartphone comes in Android One and Sense versions.

Design and Display

The HTC U11 Life’s Android One and Sense versions are almost identical in appearance. It bears resemblance with the U11 flagship phone. The IP67 rated phone sports a metal unibody design and comes in colors like Sapphire Blue and Brilliant Black. It measures 149.09 x 72.9 x 8.1mm and it weighs 142 grams.

Like the U-series phones from the company, the U11 Life also features the Liquid Surface design on its rear. The back panel also features a fingerprint reader. The squeezable frame on the HTC U11 Life can be used for quickly launching favorite apps and contacts. It has a 5.2-inch Super LCD screen that produces full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Performance, Connectivity and Cameras

The Snapdragon 630 chipset is present under the hood of the HTC U11 Life. It includes a 2,600mAh battery. It does not feature 3.5mm audio jack, but the box package of the phone provides users with USB-C enabled U-Sonic headphones. The connectivity features present on the U11 Life include LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and GLONASS.

The f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel camera sitting on the backside of the U11 Life carries support for 4K video shooting. It is enabled with features like LED flash and PDAF. The front-facing f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel camera is capable of shooting only full HD videos.

Variants and Pricing

In the U.S., the HTC U11 Life driven by 3 GB of RAM along with 32 GB of storage will be available with Sense UI flavored Android 7.1 Nougat OS. The company has promised to release Android 8.0 Oreo for it within 30 days.

This model features Amazon Alexa as well as Google Assistant and it is fitted with Cat. 9 LTE modem that offers download speeds of 450Mbps. The unlocked U11 Life is priced at $350 in the U.S and the country will be receiving it in a single color version of Sapphire Blue. The phone can be purchased through HTC’s official site and T-Mobile in the U.S. starting from Nov. 3. In Canada, the U11 Life carries a pricing of $449 CAD and can be bought through the offical site.

Europe and the rest of the world will be receiving the Android One edition of U11 Life that comes pre-installed with stock version of Android 8.0 Oreo from day one along with 4 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 64 GB. It features Cat. 11 LTE modem that supports maximum download speeds of 600 Mbps. Also, the phone will be arriving in both colors in global markets. The phone is available on pre-orders in the U.K. starting from today with a pricing of £349 through the official site of HTC.

OnePlus Seemingly Confirms OnePlus 5T Name For Its Upcoming Smartphone

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Nov 2, 2017

Lately, rumors related to the upcoming smartphone from OnePlus have been making rounds. The smartphone is believed to be the OnePlus 5T and now, it seems that the company has confirmed this name.

OnePlus has sent out a tweet which reads, “Oh look, five cups of…”. Along with that, the company has attached an image of five cups filled with what looks like “tea”. This leads us to believe that the upcoming smartphone from the company, which is expected to launch this month is indeed the OnePlus 5T.

The company has been building the hype around the arrival of OnePlus 5T through social media. Recently, OnePlus’ CEO posted about Optic OLED technology for displays, which many have received as a hint for the display of OnePlus 5T. Recently, OnePlus posted an image on Facebook, boasting presence of the 3.5mm audio jack on all of its smartphones launched so far.

Once launched, the OnePlus 5T is expected to replace the current flagship smartphone from the company — OnePlus 5. In fact, OP5 has already gone out of stock in almost every region, except India.

The OnePlus 5T smartphone is expected to come with a 6-inch display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor — the same one that powers the OnePlus 5.

As it is expected to feature a full-screen bezel-less display, the fingerprint sensor will be mounted at the back. It is likely to be fueled by a 3,450mAh battery.

It will have 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. There could be another variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. As of the camera, the smartphone is expected to feature a 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup at the rear while on the front, there will be a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.

While there have been several leaks surrounding the device, the company has not yet officially confirmed the device. The OnePlus 5T is speculated to launch on November 16 in New York.

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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 And Redmi Y1 Lite Selfie-Centric Smartphones Launched In India

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Nov 2, 2017

At a press event in New Delhi, Xiaomi has today introduced a new selfie-centric smartphone series — Redmi Y. Under this lineup, the company has launched two smartphones — Xiaomi Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite.

The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 features a 5.5-inch HD display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. There is a layer of Gorilla Glass on top of the display, protecting it from minor scratches.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core 64-bit processor, paired with Adreno 505 GPU. It is available in two variants — 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB onboard storage. It also has a microSD card slot for further expanding the storage capacity.

The Redmi Y1 comes with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, with 76.4-degrees wide-angle lens, “LED Selfie” light, and f/2.0 aperture. On the back, it has a 13-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, dual LED and f/2.2 aperture.

Xiaomi says that the high-resolution front camera paired with the “LED Selfie” light simulates effects of natural lighting, and captures sharper and more vibrant self-portraits.

Coming to the software, the device runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat-based MIUI 9, which was launched in India alongside this smartphone. At the back, there is a circular fingerprint sensor and also comes with an IR blaster. It is powered by a 3,080mAh non-removable battery.

Along with this, Xiaomi has also launched a toned-down version of the phone — Redmi Y1 Lite. Apart from the processor and memory, most of the specs on Redmi Y1 Lite are same as Redmi Y1. It is powered by a lighter Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, and comes with 2GB of RAM along with 16GB of internal storage.

The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 will be available in two color options — Gold and Dark Grey. It is priced at Rs 8,999 (~$139) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and Rs 10,999 (~$170) for 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite is priced at Rs 6,999 (~$108).

Both the smartphones will be exclusively available online on Amazon India starting from November 8th. Subsequently, the devices will be available at Xiaomi’s offline stores and partner stores.

HTC U11+ Debuts with 18:9 Display, IP68 Certified Translucent Body & Squeezable Frame

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