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OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Launched In India

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone was recently launched in the UK. Now the company has also announced it for the Indian market. It is a limited edition variant of the OnePlus 6T which the company has developed in collaboration with British supercar manufacturer, McLaren. Although the new variant borrows a lot of specifications from the regular variant, the new features make it stand out. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition not only has a beautiful rear design it also gets Warp Charge 30 and 10 GB of RAM. It is the first global smartphone to offer this high capacity of RAM.

Design:

The OnePlus 6T Mclaren Edition, like its regular variant, has a high screen-to-body ratio with a waterdrop notch at the front. The right side of the device makes room for the power button and the sound profile slider while the left side houses the volume rockers. Over at bottom, the device has a USB Type-C port, the loudspeaker grille, and the microphone grille. The rear of the device gets a newly designed back panel which houses the dual camera setup with LED flash. The glass panel has a carbon fiber like design and the signature McLaren Orange Papaya coloured accent runs along its bottom and sides.

Display:

The OnePlus 6T Mclaren Edition has a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with a small waterdrop notch. The display panel has a Full HD resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The display has a screen to body ratio of 85.6% and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Additionally, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition’s display has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect it against scratches and accidental drops.

Processor:

The McLaren Edition OnePlus 6T runs on the 10 nm, Snapdragon 845 SoC. The Snapdragon 845 consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. The CPU consists four Kryo 385 Gold cores and four 385 Silver Cores. For high performance, the Kryo 385 Gold cores have a clock frequency of 2.8 GHz and for better battery backup the Kryo 385 Silver cores have a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz.

Memory & Storage:

The new limited McLaren Edition variant of the OnePlus 6T gets 10 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. In terms of internal storage, the device has 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Both, LPDDR4X RAM andUFS 2.1 contribute in making the smartphone extremely fast. Like other OnePlus smartphones, it does not support memory expandability.

Camera:

The OnePlus 6T Mclaren Edition has a 16 MP (Sony IMX 371), f 2.0 aperture equipped front-facing camera sensor which is housed in the notch. Over at the rear, the device gets dual 16 MP (Sony IMX 519) + 20 MP (Sony IMX 376K) camera sensors. Both the 16 MP and the 20 MP sensor are equipped with a f/1.7 aperture. Most notably, the 16 MP camera has a 1.22-micron size pixel which allows for better light absorption. Therefore, the device can capture well-lit pictures even in low light conditions. The smartphone can also capture 2160p videos at 60fps from the rear cameras and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the front camera.

Battery:

Like the regular variant, the McLaren Edition OnePlus 6T packs a 3,700 mAh Lithium-Ion battery. However, the new device now supports Warp Charge which charges the device with 30 watts of power. In comparison, the dash charge on the regular variant charges the handset at only 20 watts. Therefore this is a 50% boost from the old technology. According to OnePlus, the limited edition variant can be charged up to 50% in under 20 minutes.

To support this rapid charge, both the phone and the charger now have an integrated circuit chip. OnePlus also ships the device with a Papaya Orange coloured braided cable which is essential to support the Warp charge. Furthermore, the McLaren Edition variant does not thermal throttle. It means that the device will continue to charge at a rapid pace even if the device gets hot or is being used to run CPU intensive tasks.

Connectivity & Other Features:

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition variant, like the regular variant, also supports dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, NFC, and GPS. The device also has a host of sensors which include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor, and a compass. For securely and safely unlocking the handset, the device gets an in-display fingerprint sensor. Additionally, the device also supports Face Unlock Technology.

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone with 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM is priced in India at Rs 50,999. It will be available via both online and offline channels. The phone will be available from tomorrow at Delhi’s newly launched store and will be available on other channels from 15th December.

You can also watch our unboxing video of the device:

December 12, 2018
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Launched With 10 GB RAM

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus had launched the OnePlus 6T smartphone on 30th October in India. To celebrate their 5 year anniversary the company has now launched a limited edition variant of the OnePlus 6T in the UK. It is scheduled for launch in India on September 12. The company has collaborated with British car maker, McLaren which is renowned for making racing and sports cars. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition borrows a lot of specifications from the regular variant. Additionally, it gets an all-new rear design, higher memory capacity and faster Warp charge 30.

Build & Features

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition measures 157.5 x 74.8 x8.2 mm and weighs in at 185 grams. On the front of the device sits a 2.5D, 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The front of the device also has a small waterdrop notch which houses the 16 MP selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor which is also present in the regular variant of the 6T. Additionally, the device also supports Face Unlock technology.

In comparison to the regular variant, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition gets an all-new back panel. The rear glass panel has a Carbon-Fiber like design which carries the McLaren logo and a Papaya Orange accent runs along its bottom and side edges keeping to McLaren’s livery colours. Like the regular variant, it also has dual 16 MP + 20 MP camera sensors with Dual LED flash on the back. For connectivity, the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC and the USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing which are carried forward from the 6T as well.

In terms of storage, the McLaren Edition variant has 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU along with Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone packs a 3700 mAh lithium-ion battery which supports Warp 30 charge. As the name suggests, Warp 30 charges the smartphone with 30 watts of power. In comparison to the dash charge which supports only 20 watts, which is present in the regular version.

According to OnePlus, Warp 30 can charge the device up to 50% in 20 minutes. To attain such rapid charging speed both the handset and the charger get an integrated circuit chip and a finely tuned power management system. To sweeten up the deal, the company ships the smartphone with a Papaya Orange braided cable. Furthermore, the device does not thermal throttle while charging. In simpler words, the user can charge the smartphone at full pace and simultaneously enjoy their favourite games.

Price and Availablity

The new limited edition OnePlus 6T McLaren smartphone is available at 649 € (around Rs 53,000) in the UK. However, the India specific pricing will be revealed only after its official launch which is set for December 12.

December 11, 2018
Samsung Launches Galaxy A8s With Infinity-O Notch
After a lot of leaks and teasers, the Samsung Galaxy A8s with the Infinity-O notch has officially been launched. The phone was launched at an event that was held in China. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature an in-screen cutout for the front selfie camera.

Design & Features

The Samsung Galaxy A8s measures 158.4×74.9×7.4 mm weighs in at 173 grams. The front of the device accommodates a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The power button and the volume rockers sit on the right side of the device while the SIM card slot and the dedicated Bixby button are placed on the left.

The rear of the Samsung Galaxy A8s has a gradient coloured glass panel which tapers toward the edges. The rear of the device also houses a fingerprint sensor and triple camera set up along with an LED flash. Talking about the camera sensors, the phone has a 24 MP front-facing sensor which is housed in the infinity-O notch and the rear camera setup consists of triple 24 MP + 5 MP + 10 MP sensors.

The Samsung Galaxy A8s is kitted with the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. The device is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery and it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. In terms of connectivity, the device supports dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone also gets a bunch of sensors which include a gravity sensor, a distance sensor, and a light sensor.

Colours & Variants

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The Samsung Galaxy A8s is available in three colors which are Silver, Green, and Blue. It is available in a two RAM & ROM storage variant which are as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB
- 8 GB + 128 GB
It also supports memory expansion up to 256 GB via a microSD card. The device is currently available on pre-order on Samsung’s Chinese website.

To summarise, the Samsung Galaxy A8s looks like a solid offering from the company and is expected to perform well in terms of sales.
December 10, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Spotted On Geekbench Running Android 9 Pie

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite which was launched as the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth in China back in September has been spotted on Geekbench recently and it seems like the phone may come to India with Android 9 Pie out of the box! But there is also a possibility that the company might be testing their MIUI custom skin on some devices. There are a number of different Mi 8 editions as well. They include Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 SE and Mi 8 Pro.

Features and Specifications

The Mi 8 Lite boasts of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE Octa- core processor, up to 2.2 GHz and an Adreno 512 GPU, up to 650 MHz. The phone comes in two different variants which are 6GB + 128GB and 4GB + 64GB. It features a 6.26 inch screen with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The screen has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 with 403 ppi. It is an FHD+ display. On the battery front, it features a 3350mAh power reserve.

In terms of camera the phone has a 24MP Sony IMX 576f ront camera with 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology and 1.8 micron large pixels. The phone also has a dual camera set up at the back. This includes a 12MP rear camera boasting of 1.4 micron large pixels and a f/1.9 large aperture with Dual Pixel Auto-focus. The secondary camera at the back is a 5MP Samsung S5K5E8 camera with 1.12?m large pixels. The phone can shoot 4K videos at 30 fps. It also shoots 120 fps slow motion video as well as 30 fps stabilised video in 720p and 1080p.

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The phone supports QC 3.0 quick charging via a USB- C charging port and includes a 5V2A charger in the box. The international versions are available in two colour options, which are Midnight Black and Aurora Blue. However, we will only find out if the phone does have the Android 9 Pie out of the box or not once the phone is launched which is slated to be Dec 26, 2018.

December 10, 2018
iPhone XR Top Ranked Single Lens Camera Phone According To DxOMark

New Test Reports from DxOMark claim that the recently launched iPhone XR have the best cameras in the single lens camera phone category. It is also noteworthy that the latest Pixel devices have not been tested yet by DxOMark which also sport a single lens. Apple launched three new devices this year, namely iPhone XR, XS and XS Max. The XS and XS Max both have two lenses while the XR sports a single lens.

iPhone XR Camera Specifications

Specification wise, Apple has not cut corners when it comes to the camera of the iPhone XR even though it is at a lower price point. The camera features a 12Mp f/1.8 sensor with 1.4µm pixel pitch. It boasts of a 26mm f/1.8 aperture lens with optical image stabilisation, phase-detection autofocus, and a dual-tone LED flash. The phone also has a Quad-LED dual-tone flash. It shoots 4K videos at 24/30/60 fps and 1080p videos at 30 fps at default settings.

Camera Test Results

According to DxOMark, their scoring system involves it’s engineers capturing and evaluating over 1500 test images and more than 2 hours of video both in controlled lab environments and in natural indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. When the iPhone XR was put under the scanner, it emerged with an overall score of 101. The iPhone XR’s photo score was 103 points and Video score was 96. This gives it a total score of 101 in the camera department.

According to the camera test, the iPhone scored excellently in Autofocus, Artifact removal (which in turn means sharper pictures in low light without artifacts) and Flash. The Bokeh and Zoom of the camera topped out at 35 points. This is a little low when it comes to scoring on the DxOMark. The camera, according to DxOMark produces vivid and pleasant colours in most situations. But it is said to display fine grain luminance noise in indoor and low light conditions.

DxOMark, on their website, stated that the iPhone XR had a great dynamic range in outdoor videos along with very good colour rendering and white balance. It also showcased excellent stabilisation with low residual motion. However, they also remarked that slight instabilities were noticeable in exposure and white balance under changing lighting conditions. This might mean shooting videos at a concert or a party that has rapidly changing lighting may be a little difficult.

It will be interesting to see how the Pixel 3/3XL fares in the DxOMark reviews when it comes out but the iPhone XR’s single camera performance sure will be a touch cookie to crack.

December 7, 2018
First Renders Of Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact Leak Online
Sony Mobile in early 2018 launched their XZ3 smartphone and the CAD renders of its successor, XZ4 Compact have leaked online. The device carries the Compact suffix which states that it is a lower spec variant of the Sony XZ4. Initial renders of the XZ4 compact indicate that it will be a midrange smartphone.

Xperia XZ4 Compact Design

The front and rear of the Sony XZ4 Compact appear to be made out of glass. The display of the smartphone is surrounded by thick bottom and top bezels. The top bezel accommodates the earpiece and the front-facing camera along with the LED flash, while the bottom bezel carries the company branding and the secondary front firing speaker. The right side of the smartphone is occupied by the volume rockers and the power button. Although it is not official, the shape of the power button suggests that it might double as a fingerprint scanner. The 3.5 mm audio jack and the microphone pinhole are placed on the top while the Type-C USB port for charging and data transfer is on the bottom.

The Sony XZ4 Compact has curved sides and edges which will provide for an ergonomic graspability. The rear glass panel of the device harbors the XPERIA logo and the rear facing camera along with the LED flash. While the official dimensions of the smartphone are not available, according to the leaker, OnLeaks the device measures 139.9 x 66.5 x 9.3 mm.

Specifications

The leaks do not provide any precise information about the specifications of the Sony XZ4 Compact. But the renders confirm the following specifications:
- Single Front Camera
- Single Rear Camera
- USB-C Port
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Dual Front Speakers
Whilst the launch date of the smartphone is currently unavailable, the renders indicate that it will launch soon.
December 7, 2018
HMD Global Launches Nokia 8.1 In Dubai
Lately, Finnish smartphone manufacturer, HMD Global has been launching a lot of smartphones. Earlier this month, the company launched the Nokia 7.1. Now they have unveiled the Nokia 8.1 in Dubai. Like other Nokia phones, it also is an Android One device.

Design And Specifications

The Nokia 8.1 has an all-glass front and rear build with a metal chassis. The smartphone measures 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm and weighs in at 180 grams. On the front of the device sits a 6.18-inch Full HD+ notch display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. For protection against scratches, it also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The Nokia 8.1 is powered by a 3,500 mAh Li-Ion battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system. The device features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU along with the Adreno 616 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera and dual 12 MP +13 MP rear cameras. The handset can also capture 2160p video at 30fps from the rear camera. While the front sensor can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.

In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 8.1 supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, and has a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack. For quickly and securely unlocking it, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price, Colours And Variants

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The Nokia 8.1 is offered in three colour options which are as follows:
- Blue/Silver
- Steel/Copper
- Iron/Steel
In terms of memory and storage, it is available in a single 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant which supports memory expandability of up to 400 GB via a microSD card. The device will go on sale in Dubai from December 15 and it carries a price tag of 1,499 Dirham (around Rs. 32,000). Although its India launch date is currently unavailable, it is expected to launch soon.
December 6, 2018
Xiaomi To Launch A Smartphone With A 48 MP Camera In 2019

Xiaomi is known to tease its phones ahead of their launch. They have been in the headlines for most of their major releases, be it for the Poco phone or the Mi Mix 3. Their phone teasers create a certain hype regarding the price, specifications and unique features. For the Poco phone it was the Snapdragon 845 at a very low price, for the Mi Mix 3 it was the full screen display and slider design and so on.

Now it seems that the company’s President has teased a phone that has a remarkably high megapixel count. The image shared on a popular Chinese social networking website, only shows a part of the screen. The camera placement area of the screen can be seen of a phone that has “48 MEGAPIXEL CAMERA” written beside the flash. A part of the lens can also be seen in the image.

What The Image Reveals

The camera placement seems to be a vertical one, with the flash underneath it. From the image, we can also see that the phone has a glass back, and what appears to be the volume keys on the top (of the inverted phone image). According to the post, the company will launch the phone in January 2019. The Nokia Lumia 1020, released in 2013 had a whopping 41 MP camera. Even though the camera was much ahead of it’s time, the camera alone unfortunately could not save the Lumia brand at the time.

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The phone, according to speculation, suggests that the phone may have the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor. It can also sport the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel sensor. Xiaomi is also supposed to be launching a 5G successor to the Mi Mix 3. There is a slight chance that the new 48 MP camera phone can be the Xiaomi Mi 9. The phone may also feature the new Snapdragon 855 chipset that is also supposedly being launched first by OnePlus.

December 6, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max M2 And Max Pro M2 Launched In Russia

Taiwan based Asus is about to launch their ZenFone Max Pro M2 & ZenFone Max M2 smartphones in India. They are the successors of the sensational ZenFone Max Pro M1 and will launch on 11 December in the country. Prior to their India launch, they have been officially announced in Russia. The Indian variants are expected to have a similar price and features.

ZenFone Max Pro M2

Out of the two, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 is a premium device. It has an all-glass front and rear build. The device measures 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm and weighs in at 170 grams. It features a FHD+ 6.3-inch LCD display with a notch and a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. For protection against scratches, it also has Corning Gorilla Glass 6. For quickly and securely unlocking it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 SoC and is powered by a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery. In terms of memory and storage, it has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM which is expandable up to 512 GB via a microSD card. For photography, the smartphone has a 5 MP front-facing camera and dual 13 MP + 12 MP rear cameras with an LED flash. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, 3.5 mm audio jack and has a micro-USB port.

The smartphone is available in two colours which are Metal and Blue. In Russia, it is priced at 17,990 Ruble which roughly translates to Rs 19,207.

ZenFone Max M2

The ZenFone Max M2 also has a front glass build, but unlike the Max Pro M2, it has a metal back. It measures 158.41 x 76.28 x 7.7 mm and weighs in at 160 grams. It also features a 6.3-inch HD+ LCD display with a notch and a 1520 x 720 px resolution. For protection against scratches, it also has Corning Gorilla Glass 6. In terms of memory and storage, it has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB ROM which is expandable up to 512 GB via microSD. Like the Max Pro M2, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The ZenFone Max M2 features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 632 SoC and is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery. For photography, the smartphone has a dual 13 MP + 2 MP rear camera with an LED flash and an 8 MP front camera. The smartphone also supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro-USB port.

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It is available in single color option which is Black. In Russia, it is priced at 12,990 Ruble which roughly translates to Rs 13,868.

December 6, 2018
OnePlus 7 Will Be One Of The First Phones To Run On The New Snapdragon 855

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Technology Summit 2018 is already underway and a lot of big announcements have been made. On the first day, Qualcomm had announced their new Snapdragon 855 SoC, with 5G connectivity. Now, smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has announced that their next flagship, presumably the OnePlus 7, will be the first smartphone to be running on the Snapdragon 855 SoC. They also announced that they will be the first to bring a 5G smartphone to Europe in partnership with EE.

The Next Flagship

Announcing that they ‘only make flagship smartphones’, they said that the Snapdragon 855 is the ‘best and only choice’ for their upcoming flagship. The company also announced their partnership with UK based carrier EE, to bring the first 5G enabled to Europe. While the announcements are really exciting for OnePlus fans, they also hint at the fact that we will be seeing a 5G OnePlus phone, powered by the 855, pretty soon. This means that the launch of the next OnePlus flagship is not too far away.

With companies like Samsung, Xiaomi and many others lined up to release phones with the new Snapdragon 855 and those with 5G support, OnePlus will have to hurry up production in order to be the first. Samsung is set to launch their 10th anniversary Galaxy S10 in the early parts of 2019. There are reports that this will be a 5G enabled phone, running on the latest 7nm SoC.

Snapdragon 855

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is the latest flagship from the company and is manufactured using the 7 nm process. This makes it faster and more power efficient. It also features support for the X50 modem by Qualcomm, hence giving it 5G abilities. The 855 also features a fourth-generation multi-core AI engine. This will offer upto 3 times the AI performance, compared to the 845. It also features the world’s first Computer Vision Image Signal Processor for better photo and video capabilities. Along with this, it also has the new Snapdragon Elite gaming platform for advanced gaming abilities. Qualcomm also announced their new 3D Sonic Sensor, which is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for in-display fingerprint scanners.

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It is also noteworthy that OnePlus was the only smartphone manufacturer who was invited to talk during the Snapdragon Summit. This, along with the fact that they will be the first to feature this new chipset, point toward the exclusivity that they enjoy from Qualcomm. What this translates for consumers, will be seen in time.

December 6, 2018
Flipkart Big Shopping Days & Amazon Sale: Top Deals On Xiaomi Smartphones
E-commerce giants, Flipkart and Amazon have once again announced their shopping festivals. This might be the perfect opportunity for those who want to upgrade to a new smartphone and save some cash while doing the same. Here is a list of all Xiaomi smartphones that will be offered with huge discounts:

Poco F1

The flagship killer Poco F1 has a 6.18-inch screen with a pixel density of 403 ppi. It packs a large 4,000 mAh battery and features the Octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC. For photography, it gets a 20 MP front camera and dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras. For added security, it also has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. It is available in three variants for which the price are as follows:
- 6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 20,999
- 6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 23,999
- 8 GB + 256 GB – Rs 29,999
During the sale, it will be available at a discount of 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 for the respective variants. After discount the respective variants will be available at Rs 19,999, Rs 21,999 and Rs 25,999.

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Redmi Note 5 Pro

This is one of the most successful smartphones that Xiaomi has ever made, and probably the first device that brought dual cameras to the mid-range phones. It has a 5.99 inch Full HD display and is powered by the Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in two storage variants which are 4 GB + 64 GB and 6 GB + 64 GB. Talking about the cameras, it has 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras and a 20 MP selfie camera. The two variants of the phone usually sell for Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999, but during the sale they will be available at a discount of 1,000 and will sell at a special price of Rs. 12,999 and Rs 14,999.

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Redmi Note 6 Pro

It is the latest addition to the Redmi Note family. The smartphone has 6.26-inch screen with a pixel density of 403 ppi. It packs a large 4,000 mAh battery and features the Octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC. For photography, it gets dual 20 MP + 2 MP front cameras and dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras. For added security it also has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. Today the smartphone will go on its third flash sale and the price for its different variants are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 13,999
- 6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 15,999
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Redmi 6

This smartphone has a 5.45 inch IPS LCD display and is powered by the Helio P22 Octa-Core processor. The device has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. It has a battery of 3,000 mAh and a fingerprint scanner for securely unlocking the device. It has a price tag of Rs. 9,499/- for the 3 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM variant. During the sale, it will receive a temporary discount of Rs 500. It will sell for Rs 8,499 after discount.

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Xiaomi Redmi Y2

The Amazon exclusive Xiaomi Y2 sells for Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 for its two variants. But during the sale it will be available at a discount of Rs 1000. After discount, the two variants will be available at a price of Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999.The smartphone has a 5.99 inch display and runs on a Snapdragon 625 processor. It has 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras and a 16 MP selfie camera. It is available in two storage variants which are 3 GB + 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB.

Mi A2

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has a 5.99-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2160 full HD+ resolution. The phone has a pixel density of 403 pixels per inch. The phone sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core processor and Adreno 512 GPU. For photography, it has dual 12 MP + 20 MP rear cameras with autofocus, LED flash, HDR, geo-tagging, 2x optical zoom, touch focus, face detection, and panorama. The smartphone offers a host of connectivity options including GPS, USB 2.0 Type C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and Infrared port. The smartphone has a 20 MP front camera for clicking selfies. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, compass sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor. It is available in two storage variants which are 4 GB + 64 GB and 6 GB + 128 GB.

The two variants of the phone usually sell for Rs 15,999 and Rs 18,999 but during the sale they will be available at a discount of 1,000 and 2,000 respectively. After discount they will sell at a special price of Rs. 14,999 and Rs 16,999.

Redmi 6 Pro

The Redmi 6 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, a 2.0 GHz processor with 14nm architecture. It has a 4000mAH battery. Sporting a 5.84 inch FHD+ display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. It runs on stock Android, with Oreo 8.1 out of the box. It has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera with portrait mode PDAF, HDR and LED flash. Along with a 5 MP front camera with portrait mode. It has a proximity sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and an IR blaster. It is available in two storage variants which are 3 GB + 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB.

The two variants of the phone usually sell for Rs 10,999 and Rs 12,999 but during the sale they will be available at a discount of 1,000 and will sell at a special price of Rs. 9,999 and Rs 11,999.

Redmi 6A

Xiaomi’s cheapest offering, the Redmi 6A has a 5.45 inch LCD display with a 295 ppi pixel density. It runs on the Quad-Core Mediatek Helio A22 chipset and is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery. The phone has a 13 MP, f/2.2 aperture equipped rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. The device is available in two variants: 2/3 GB of RAM paired with 16/32 GB ROM which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The two variants of the phone usually sell for Rs 6,599 and Rs 7,499 but during the sale they will be available at a discount of 600 and 500 respectively. After discount, they will sell at a special price of Rs. 5,999 and Rs 6,999.
December 6, 2018
Huawei Nova 4 Leak Reveals Triple Rear Cameras

China-based Huawei previously announced that their Nova 4 smartphone will launch on December 17. The key highlight of this device is its lateral camera cutout, within the display. Two other companies, Samsung and Lenovo are also about to launch smartphones with such a feature. Samsung will launch their Galaxy A8s, which will launch on 11 December while Lenovo’s Z5s will launch on 6 December. Prior to its official launch, the Huawei Nova 4 has leaked on several instances. But a recent leak reveals both the front and back design of the forthcoming smartphone.

Front Design

The display of the alleged Nova 4 has a high screen-to-body ratio with minimal bezels on all four sides. The pictures reveal that the power button and the volume rockers are placed on the left of the device. The standout feature, the circular front camera cutout is placed on the top left side of the display. The three Android navigation keys are also placed on the screen. The handset has a modern looking User Interface and runs on Huawei’s EMUI skin which is built on an unspecified version of Android.

Rear Design

The rear of the Huawei Nova 4 has a blue coloured gradient back panel like the previously launched Huawei P20. The back panel also harbors the fingerprint sensor, camera module, and the company branding. The rear camera setup is divided into two separate modules. The top two camera sensors are arranged in a vertical capsule shape while the third camera sensor is placed below it.

Specifications

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The Huawei Nova 4 is expected to feature the 7 nm Kirin 980 SoC which is also present on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. In terms of RAM & ROM, it will likely be available in two variants which are 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM. Other key specs and the price will only be announced after the company officially launches it on 17 December.

December 5, 2018
Apple Patents Design For Interchangeable AirPods With Biometrics And Brand New Design

The AirPods are the most popular accessory manufactured by tech giant Apple, till date. A pair of wireless earbuds, which connect to your device via Bluetooth, they are one of the most, of not the most popular wireless earbuds. Additionally, they also have Siri connectivity and of course, the excellent design and build quality from Apple. However, the AirPods have been long overdue for an upgrade. This upgrade seems to be near. A recent report stated that we will get to see upgraded AirPods next year. However, a patent by Apple has given us insight as to what the AirPods might look like in 2020 and beyond.

The Patent

The new patent talks about interchangeable AirPods, which will use biometric sensors to make this come true. According to the patent, this will give the AirPods the ability to fit into any ear, regardless of the orientation. This is a step closer to the ‘Golden Bud’ fit Apple had dreamt of, years back. The term refers to a pair of earbuds which will be the perfect fit, for any user. Regardless of the shape and size of their ear.

Apple did go through a lot of steps to ensure the the design of the existing AirPods gives the most universally fitting shape. But there is always room for improvement. The patent describes that the earbuds will be configured with one or more biometric sensors. If at least one of the sensors is pressed up against a portion of the ear, it can then use biometrics to detect which side it is. This will allow to configure and alter the settings for that ear. Hence, the issue of having to see which goes into the left ear and which goes into the right will be eliminated.

New Design

From the images in the patent, we can see that the new AirPods will be totally different in design. They will be more compact, similar to the PixelBuds in terms of size. The patent also included a foam ring which will apparently expand to establish contact with the skin. This is done as some part of the earbuds need to be in contact with the skin to carry out the biometric processes. The company could have chosen plastic, but the foam ring will be more convenient and easier on the user’s ears.

This could also result in a lesser cost of manufacturing and replacement for the AirPods. As now Apple would not have to manufacture Left or Right side specific components. However, whether that will translate to the retail prices of the AirPods is still not known.

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As is with every leak and patent, it is best to take this news with a pinch of salt. We might not see this technology for a while and it is also possible that it may never come into production, as is the case with many patents. But with the demand for the AirPods on the rise, we hope that Apple does implement these new features.

December 5, 2018
PUBG Wins Fan Favourite Game Of The Year At Google Play Best of 2018 Awards
Google recently released a list of the yearly awards that they give out for the best apps. The list includes some well known apps as well as some little known apps which you may not have heard of! PUBG picked up a few awards. Read to find out more about the winners.

The ‘Google Play Best of 2018’ has several different categories which are as follows:
- Best App of 2018
- Most Entertaining Apps
- Best Self Improvement Apps
- Most Competitive Games
- Best Daily Helper Apps
- Most Innovative Games
- Best Hidden Gem Apps
- Most Casual Games
- Best Game of 2018
- Best Indie Games
List of Winners

PUBG, which is one of the most downloaded games of 2018, picked up several of the awards in different categories. PUBG achieved the 100 million downloads milestone in August of 2018. It also won the Mobile Game of the Year at the 36th Golden Joystick Awards. The game currently has more than 100 million downloads and a 4.5 rating, from 8 million reviewers on Play Store. The Tencent Games’ creation took home accolades in the ‘Best game’, ‘Most Competitive Title’ and ‘Fan Favourite’ award categories.

The Best App of 2018 was awarded to ‘Drops’ an app that helps you learn 31 new languages. Meanwhile, the ‘Most Competitive Games’ category had other winners which include Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm War by Pixel Toys, Dragon Ball Legends by Bandai Namco Ent., Asphalt 9 by Gameloft and Badland Brawl by Frogmind.

The award for the ‘Most Innovative Games’ were shared by Gorogoa by Annapurna, Umiro by DevolverDigital, Hero Hunters by Hothead Games, Battlelands Royale by FuturePlay and Life is Strange by SQUARE ENIX Ltd. The award for the Most Casual Games also had a few contenders which included The Sims Mobile by EA.

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In the category of ‘Best Indie Games’ the winners were Alto’s Odyssey by Noodlecake Studios, Reigns: GoT by DevolverDigital, Cube Escape Paradox by Rusty Lake, Returner 77 by Fantastic, yes and Evoland 2 by Playdigious. In the other categories, notable apps such as YouTube TV won the best app in the Fan Favourites category while The Walking Dead, Riverdale and The Big Bang Theory were declared the most popular TV shows.
December 5, 2018
Vivo Nex S2 Pics And Hands-On Video Leak

An upcoming smartphone from Vivo with a revolutionary feature has been making waves over the internet. It is called the Vivo Nex S2 and is the successor to the Vivo Nex which was launched earlier this year. The Vivo Nex was a smartphone that had a lot of incredible features. It was one of the first smartphones to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor and a pop up front camera. Falling into the footsteps of its predecessor the Nex S2 gets dual displays that makes it stand out of the crowd. Earlier, a few shots of the device were spotted on Weibo now videos and pictures have leaked that reveal the device in its full glory.

Design

The front of the Vivo Nex S2 accommodates a large edge-to-edge display with very thin bezels. The volume rockers and the power button is placed on the left side, while a slider button to control sound profiles is on the right. The top of the device harbors a 3.5 mm audio jack while the bottom is housed by the loudspeaker, USB Type-C port, and the SIM slot. Like its predecessor, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

In terms of design, its back is the most intriguing bit. The back panel makes room for the secondary display, triple cameras, company branding, and an RGB ring light. The photos also showcase the smartphone in two different colors which are Blue and Violet.

Specifications And Launch Date

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The Vivo Nex S2 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 845 SoC. A latest leak suggests that the smartphone will have 10 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Other relevant specs including battery capacity, screen size will only be made official after the company makes it official. The Vivo Nex S2 is set to launch on December 11.

December 5, 2018