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Apple Confirms T2 Chip Limits 3rd-Party Repairs On New Macs

Apple is pretty ruthless when it comes to their business strategies. The company is said to overprice many products accessories. It is also reported that they charge hefty sums of money for simple jobs like a screen or battery replacement. In the past, Apple has tried to limit users from purchasing non-authentic charging cables for the iPhones. Such charging cables would prompt as not supported when plugged in. Recently, Apple launched a new series of Macs with a built-in T2 security chip. The company claims it increases the security of devices but 3rd party repairers like iFixit profess otherwise. 3rd party repairers suggest that this is a move to limit the repair of Apple devices by non-certified technicians.

What Is The T2 Chip?

The T2 Chip is an IC (Integrated Circuit) which acts as a co-processor to the main CPU on Macs. According to Apple, the chip stores sensitive user data like the Touch ID details and cryptographic key which are essential for a device to boot. But, the T2 chip is not only limited to this and it is much more capable than basic security features. It can even leave a Mac device inoperable if the user opts for 3rd party components or repairs.

What’s Noteworthy

Also Read: Galaxy S10 Lite Pricing & Specs Leaked

Recently, TheVerge asked Apple to comment on these allegations, which the company did reply to. The company agreed that the T2 Chip would lock down a Mac device if non-Apple certified service provider fixed a device. It is for the first time that Apple has openly acknowledged the fact. The company added that the T2 chip is critical for features like responding to ‘Hey Siri’ commands. It also prevents the microphones to be taken over by remote hackers when the lid of the device is closed. Conclusively, the chip can communicate with other parts on Mac devices, and Apple can control these devices however they wish. Whether in a positive manner like tightening the security or in a negative way by overcharging customers for repairs.

November 13, 2018
Galaxy S10 Lite Pricing & Specs Leaked
Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy S10 range of smartphones in Q1 of 2019 with major upgrades from the current generation. Recently Ben Geskin, a Concept designer has leaked the specifications and prices for the upcoming Galaxy S10 Lite. As the name suggests, it will be a low spec variant of the upcoming flagship Galaxy S10.

Galaxy S10 Lite Specifications:

The Galaxy S10 Lite will feature a flat Infinity-O display which the company recently showcased at their developer’s conference. The Infinity O is Samsung’s effort in creating a high screen-to-body ratio display. It has a circular cutout for the front-facing selfie camera and is surely a new approach when compared to the usual notch. The smartphone will have dual-rear cameras, exact details of which are unavailable at the moment.

The Galaxy S10 Lite will have a side mounted fingerprint sensor. It might be similar to the side mounted fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy A7 which also doubles as the power button. In terms of storage, the smartphone will be available in 3 RAM/ROM variants which are as follows:
- 4 GB RAM +64 GB ROM
- 6 GB RAM +64 GB ROM
- 6 GB RAM +128 GB ROM
However, the support for a microSD card is unclear as of now. Talking about the chipset, Ben Geskin suggests that the device will either have the Snapdragon 845 or the upcoming Snapdragon 8150. The Snapdragon 845 is an Octa-Core SoC based on 10 nm architecture whereas the Snapdragon 8150 is based on 7 nm architecture. Hence, it is a faster and efficient processor than the Snapdragon 845.

Galaxy S10 Lite Price:

Also Read: A ‘Concept Video’ Of The Samsung Galaxy F Surfaces

The twitter post suggests that the Galaxy S10 Lite will be priced between $ 650-750 (around Rs 47,000- Rs 54,000). The smartphone will most probably be launched during the Mobile World Congress 2019 which is set for 25-29 February. The company is also likely to showcase the highly anticipated foldable Galaxy F during the same event.
November 13, 2018
Analyst Predicts iPhone XR Shipments To Be 30 % Lower
iPhone XR is the cheapest iPhone sold by Apple, from its latest lineup. Except for the Liquid Retina display, single camera, 3 GB RAM, IP 67 rating and lack of 3D Touch, it gets almost all the same specs as the more expensive iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The smartphone definitely catches a lot of attention due to its funky colours and low price, but that is not enough to rake in high sales, claims an analyst. Ming-Chi Kuo is a senior writer at Macrumors and is also an analyst at TF Securities, a financial services group in Asia-Pacific region. The analyst gathers information from Apple’s Asian supply chain to further pass it to his clients.

The analyst claims that the demand for Apple’s iPhone XR is less than expected and which might result in 30% lower shipments. Previously, it was estimated that Apple will ship 100 million units of the iPhone XR between Q4 of 2018 and Q3 of 2019. But now it is reckoned that the company will only be able to ship out around 70 million units of the handset during the given period.

Top factors affecting its demand are:
- Price of iPhone XR
- Competition from other smartphones
Additionally, the report points that overall sales of iPhones might also decline by 15-20 % in Q1 of 2019 compared to the this year. The demands might fall short, however, the iPhone XR is definitely a smartphone with solid performance, sturdy build, and top-notch specifications. For reference:

iPhone XR Tech Specs

Also Read: A ‘Concept Video’ Of The Samsung Galaxy F Surfaces
- Display: 6.1-inch LCD, 1792 x 828 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Operating System: iOS 12
- RAM: 3 GB
- Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB
- Rear Cameras: 12 MP, Quad-LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 7 MP
- Security: 3D Face Unlock
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 .0, Lightning Port, NFC, GPS
- Battery: 2942 mAh
- Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm
- Weight: 194 g
Watch our unboxing video of the iPhone XR
November 13, 2018
Apple’s New Patent Show’s Off An In-Display Camera

With the notch being present on two generations of iPhones, everyone was wondering as to what will be Apple’s next step towards a bezel-less display. Well, we might have the answer now. A patent, filed by Apple back in June, has finally been approved. The patent shows a smartphone with just a camera cut-out in the display.

The Bezel-Less Future

Apple isn’t the first company to patent such a design, though. This was seen in patents by Samsung, LG and even Asus. Huawei recently patented a design with just a cut-out for the earpiece. While these designs were only limited to smartphones, the patent by Apple seems to have much more.

The patent describes a method with which a camera window can be integrated with the ‘cover glass’. Obviously the cover glass being referred to here is the display. Additionally it mentions only LCD displays as an example. This may not mean that OLED displays are completely eliminated. But, we can expect that the technology might be restricted to just LCD displays as of now.

It is possible that Apple may just introduce it in its 6.1 inch LCD iPhone coming next year. Which might be the successor to the iPhone XR. However, there is also a possibility that the tech giant won’t hold back. It might ensure that its flagship devices carry the latest design language as well. Considering the fact that the patent was filed back in June, the company might have figured out a way to integrate it into OLED displays as well.

Not Just iPhones

Another interesting bit of information we get from the patent is the fact that it mentions not only mobile phones but also other hand held devices. These include larger devices such as portable computers, tablet commuters, etc. This could mean that Apple might not limit this design to only the iPhones. It might extend it to iPads, MacBooks and iMacs as well. This is quite probable as Apple introduced a totally new design language with the latest iPad Pro.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Variant To Launch In India On November 16

Whether this patent will be seen through and will give us a device which goes into production is still a huge question. But, considering the pace at which the smartphone industry is moving forward, it is safe to assume that companies will no longer hold back on any innovations they have.

For those of you interested in reading through each and every detail of the patent, you can do so by clicking here.

November 13, 2018
A ‘Concept Video’ Of The Samsung Galaxy F Surfaces

Foldable phones have been rumored for years and finally, Samsung showcased a working prototype of one such device in their developer’s conference. The device will most probably be called the Samsung Galaxy F, owing to its foldable screen. Recently, in an interview with Yonhapnews (a South Korean news agency), Samsung said that the Galaxy F will be commercially available in the first half of 2019.

The company also claims to sell at least 1 million units of the foldable phone within the first year of its launch. According to sources, the smartphone will have a hefty price tag of $ 1,770 (around 2 million Korean Won). Any technical specification except the screen size of the Galaxy F is currently unavailable. Recently, a YouTube channel with the username ‘Concept Creator’ has shared a concept video of the foldable Galaxy F.

Galaxy F Concept

The concept video shows a smartphone that folds out into a sleek looking tablet. The tablet mode has a 4.2:3 aspect ratio, edge-to-edge display with rounded corners and negligible bezels. In the smartphone mode, it has a smaller, 4.3-inch infinity display with thick top and bottom bezels. The front-facing selfie camera is present on the top bezel of the phone. The device has a clamshell style curved hinge that gives it the folding capabilities.

The power button & volume rockers are placed on the left side when the device is in phone mode. The Galaxy F concept also has a USB Type-C port, 3.5 mm headphone jack & dual bottom firing speakers. Additionally, the device also has dual rear cameras along with an LED flash and unidentified sensor.

Also Read: Foldable Samsung Phone Will Launch In First Half of 2019

Albeit, the video is a fan-made concept. But it does looks amazing & we hope that the final product resembles the same. If Samsung is actually able to pull off something like this, it will help the tech giant further strengthen its roots in the smartphone market. Again, it must be kept in mind that this is just a fan-made concept and the real device may not be the same.

November 13, 2018
Nokia 8.1 To Launch In India This Month At Rs 23,999

The Nokia 8.1 will launch in India this month itself, according to a report. The report also claims that the Nokia 8.1 is the global variant of the Nokia X7 which was launched in China recently. However, there is no word on the global launch of the device as yet. But the source claims that it has got to know through retail sources that the device might launch in India on the 28th of November. What’s more. the retail source also claims that the device will be priced at Rs 23,999.

Nokia 8.1

Earlier reports had suggested that the Nokia 8.1 is a completely new device. This report says that it is the global variant of the Nokia X7. While most expected the X7 to be launched as the Nokia 7.1 Plus, it now seems like that will not be the case.

The Nokia X7 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. The phone has a notch on the display and sports a chin at the bottom with the Nokia branding on it. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. With the Adreno 616 GPU. The device has 4 GB RAM and 6 GB RAM variants. It also has 64 GB and 128 GB storage options, which can be expanded up to 400 GB via a microSD card.

Under the hood, it packs a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a dual rear camera setup with 12 MP + 13 MP sensors. The front camera has a 20 MP sensor. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5 mm jack along with a USB Type-C port for charging. The device also has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the phone.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Variant To Launch In India On November 16

While it is still not clear as to whether we will see a completely new device or just the X7 under a new name, the news it still every bit exciting. You can read about the rumoured Nokia 8.1 here.

November 12, 2018
Foldable Samsung Phone Will Launch In First Half of 2019

Lately, Samsung has been in the news because of their smartphone with a foldable display. The company gave a glimpse of the foldable phone recently at their Developer Conference held in San Francisco. The president of Samsung Mobile division, DJ Koh in a press briefing said that the foldable phone will be available within the first half of the next year. Additionally, he also claimed that Samsung plans to sell at least 1 million foldable phones in 2019.

Yonhapnews, a South Korean news agency suggests that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone in February next year. This will be followed by the foldable phone. The foldable phone, allegedly called the Galaxy F will launch in March along with a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10. Presumably, the foldable Galaxy F will not support 5G connectivity.

Reports also profess that the company will showcase a working prototype of the Galaxy F smartphone at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2019. The South Korean news agency also claims that the smartphone will cost $ 1,770 (around Rs 1,29,024 ). The steep price of the smartphone indicates that it might not be a mass market handset.

Galaxy F Features

The biggest highlight of the Galaxy F will definitely be its foldable display. Samsung says that the new smartphone will have a 4.6-inch display in regular mode and a 7.4-inch screen when unfolded. The foldable smartphone will also support Android Q’s continuity feature. It means when a user is running an app on a foldable device, it will seamlessly transfer between the two screen layouts. Which are the smaller, smartphone-like folded screen, and the larger, tablet-style experience when it is unfolded.

Also Read: Android Q Will Have Multi-Resume Support For Apps

Any more technical specifications about the smartphone are currently unavailable. But, Samsung will hopefully launch it in Q1 of 2019 and make all the specifications and features official.

November 12, 2018
Xiaomi Launches MIJA Air Quality Detector

MIJA, a sub-brand of Xiaomi has launched an Air Quality Detector. This detector is a part of Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem. Xiaomi has previously launched an air purifier as well. With a growing need for such products in cities across the world, the Chinese tech giant is expanding its portfolio in this segment. The detector is available only in China as of now.

The Air Quality Detector

The MIJA Air Quality Detector has 5 parameters which it follows for air pollution detection. These include PM 2.5, TVOCs, Carbon Dioxide, humidity and temperature. With this, it not only tells you about the quality of the air. But also about the temperature and humidity levels in your surroundings. Most of us are familiar with PM 2.5, which is a scale to measure the atmospheric particulate matter that have a diameter less than 2.5 micrometer. TVOCs refer to Total Volatile Organic Compounds, which includes a group of chemical compounds including natural gas.

To display the information, it has a 3.97 inch touchscreen display with a 400 x 800 px resolution. The device is paired to your smartphone using the MIJA app. After pairing it with your phone, you can then synchronise it to other smart home devices. Such as the Mi Air Purifier or Mi Humidifier.

Also Read: Smartphones To Scooters; Xiaomi’s Ever Expanding Portfolio

As of now, the device has been launched in China at a price of RMB 399, which is around Rs 4,200. The Air Quality Detector is available online via Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin and Tmall. With the addition of this device to the Xiaomi ecosystem, the company is launching more and more products which are becoming essential to our lifestyles. From toothbrushes to cameras to smartphones, it is slowly building itself to be one of the most prevalent brands in our homes.

November 12, 2018
Huawei Files Patent For Smartphone With An In-Display Earpiece

Huawei is a China-based tech giant that also manufactures smartphones. The company is working hard and continuously developing new technologies. They are the world’s first company to make a 7nm Android chipset, the Kirin 980. And recently the company has filed a patent for a smartphone with an earpiece cutout in the display.

Earpiece Hole Display

The recently filed patent by Huawei illustrates a smartphone with an earpiece cavity in the display. It is an effort to maximise the screen real estate without having to opt for a slider like the one present on Mi Mix 3 and Honor Magic 2. The smartphone in the patent has extremely thin bezels which indicate the device will use swipe gestures to navigate to different menus. The image shows that the power button and volume rockers are present on the right side of the smartphone.

The patent also discloses that the smartphone will have a rear-mounted fingerprint and not an in-display one like the OnePlus 6T. Additionally, the device in the patent has a USB Type-C port at the bottom and a 3.5 mm audio jack at the top. The back of the smartphone has a capsule shape ridge which most probably will house dual cameras and an LED flash.

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Alleged Galaxy A8s Render

To conclude, any smartphone with such a display is currently not available for sale. But, the possibilities of this turning out to be real are pretty high. As companies like Samsung and LG are also testing displays with similar cutouts. Previously Samsung teased concept photos of an upcoming smartphone, the Galaxy A8s. The concept shows a smartphone with a circular cut out in the display for a camera. The company shared three photos with different camera placements in each of them. One has a central cutout, the second has a right side display cutout and the third option with a display cutout on the right side.

November 12, 2018
Android Q Will Have Multi-Resume Support For Apps
Google’s Android Dev Summit 2018 was held in California during November 7 & 9. Lead Developers demonstrated a lot of changes the upcoming Android Q will have. One key change is Multi-Resume support for applications. The developers are provided with tools with which they can integrate the feature in Android 9.0 Pie apps as well but, it will be mandatory in Android Q.

What Is Multi-Resume?

Running simultaneous applications on an Android smartphone is not new. It has been available since the release on Android N (Nougat) in the form of split-screen. It allows users to run two simultaneous apps side-by-side. However, the feature has had limitations up till now. Earlier, the system would pause one app while the other is in use. But, it is soon going to change with the upcoming Multi-Resume feature.

The new feature will allow users to keep multiple apps running live on-screen. It means the users will be able to interact with more than one app concurrently without having the system to pause the other app. This revolutionary feature will make it very much equivalent to a traditional desktop working environment. This feature might not be as useful on a small screen device but, will surely boost productivity on a larger screen tablet.

Possibilities With Multi-Resume:
- Video Conferencing: The new feature will open new possibilities for video conferencing. The users will be able to talk with their contacts while still having access to relevant content in another window. This will be beneficial for business personnel who are usually making online meetings via Skype or similar apps.
- Drag & Drop Files: Although Google has not talked anything about the possibility of this feature. This can be another key advantage of Multi-Resume support.
- Browsing & Maps: The user can even browse the web and search for relevant details with ongoing navigation.
Also Read: OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition To Launch In India

To conclude, the possibilities of Multi-Resume on Android are innumerable and are only limited to the vision & skills of the developer.
November 12, 2018
OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition To Launch In India
OnePlus recently launched their latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6T with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a bigger battery. The smartphone was initially available in two colors which are Midnight Black and Mirror Black. Recently a third colour variant, thunder purple was launched in China and now OnePlus India has shared a teaser of the same on twitter.

Let There Be Thunder!

Elegance infused with the brilliance of thunderstorms. #ThunderPurple is coming pic.twitter.com/Im29g8Ny0p

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) November 11, 2018

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant was first launched in China and the officials claimed the smartphone will only be exclusively available there. But, to our pleasant surprise, the new variant will soon launch in India as well, according to the latest tweet. The OnePlus India official account on Twitter posted that the Thunder Purple is coming. Which apparently means that the launch of the phone is imminent.

Price & Availability

The availability of the Thunder Purple variable is not yet available but the tweet indicates it is about to launch soon. The price of the ThunderPurple is expected to be the same as the already available color variants. The price for different variants of both, Midnight Black and Mirror Black is as follows:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – Rs. 37,999
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – Rs 41,999
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – Rs 45,999
OnePlus 6T Features

The OnePlus 6T is a remarkable smartphone and is a true flagship killer. The OnePlus 6T is the successor to the OnePlus 6. And like its predecessor, its is laden with features and innovations. Not only the hardware, but even the software of the OnePlus 6T is extremely fluid and highly responsive. The OnePlus 6T runs on the Oxygen OS, which is one of the best custom Android flavours.

Also Read: Samsung’s New Mid-Range ‘Galaxy M’ Series Leaked

The OnePlus 6T has a massive edge-to-edge 6.41 inch AMOLED display with a notch up top. It has very thin bezels on all four side. The smartphone has a swift-responding in-display fingerprint sensor which is as cool as it sounds. The alert slider and the power button are placed on the right of the smartphone while the sim tray and volume rockers are on the left. The back panel houses the dual cameras and an LED flash. The device has a 3700 mAh battery with Dash charging support. You can read all about the OnePlus 6T here or watch our video below:
November 12, 2018
OnePlus To Launch A 5G Phone In 2019

5G, the big leap for smartphones is approaching fast and the companies are working hard to reap the early bird advantage. Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has already launched their 5G compatible Mi Mix 3. Moreover, OnePlus has already announced they will launch a 5G smartphone in the year 2019. Recently, the company revealed to Cnet Spain that the 5G OnePlus will not be the OnePlus 7. In fact, the upcoming smartphone will be part of a completely different series.

The Successor To The OnePlus 6T?

OnePlus refreshes their flagship smartphones twice a year hence, the OnePlus 7 will launch before Q2 of 2019 ends. Most notably, OnePlus 7, the next flagship will not have 5G support. The company revealed that the OnePlus 7 will remain their flagship phone. As the new 5G technology will not only bump the price of the phone, but it will also have limited carriers initially. So, the company predicts to not sell as many units of the same as the former.

The company officials explained that the 5G smartphone which is due to launch in early 2019 will be a part of a different lineup that will complement the flagship series. The smartphone is set to launch in early 2019, we feel that the company might announce it during the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2019 which will be held in Barcelona starting 25th February.

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Going by the previous track record of OnePlus, the company will launch two flagship phones next year and the promised 5G phone. This means that OnePlus will be launching three smartphones next year. We are excited to see what the new devices from OnePlus will offer.

November 12, 2018
Samsung’s New Mid-Range ‘Galaxy M’ Series Leaked

Earlier reports had suggested that the Samsung will combine its Galaxy J, Galaxy C and Galaxy On series into a single ‘Galaxy M’ series. The M series is set to be the new mid-range series from Samsung. It might focus on producing more value-for-money phones. This move from Samsung comes in the wake of cut-throat competition from Chinese manufacturers who are hurting the Korean giant’s smartphone sales big time, especially in South Asia.

The New Galaxy M

Now, a leak ‘confirms’ that two devices from this series are on the way. Bearing the model numbers SM-M205F and SM-M305F, they have been dubbed the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30. The leak also suggest that there are many more Galaxy M devices on the way. The source also claims to know the storage variants of the devices. The SM-M205F has 32 GB and 64 GB storage variants while the SM-M305F has 64 GB and 128 GB variants. Both the devices have dual SIM variants, while some countries might see the launch of single SIM variants as well.

Another recent report also suggests that the devices will not have AMOLED panels and will instead carry LCD panels. The inclusion of LCD panels will ensure that Samsung can keep the prices of these models down and focus on providing more features. The fact that Samsung mid-range phones lacked attractive specs was a huge complaint from consumers in the past. The tech giant maybe looking to change that by cutting corners in areas such as the display.

Also read: Samsung To Launch The Next Exynos SoC on November 14

One UI

Samsung had recently showcased the One UI for its devices at the Samsung Developer Conference. The One UI seems to be a great improvement over Samsung’s present UI which can be bit confusing and tedious to use. The company has announced that its latest flagships will be getting the new UI. We can only hope that they extend its reach to these mid-range phones as well.

November 12, 2018
Apple MacBook Air With Intel i7 Processor Spotted On Geekbench
Apple recently launched the updated versions of their ultra-thin MacBook Air. The updated laptop now has a 13.3 inch Retina display, new i5 processor, built in Touch ID sensor, and a T2 security Chip. What’s more is that it packs all of this in an even more compact form factor. And now an unreleased Intel i7 MacBook Air has been spotted on the Geekbench app.

Geekbench Listing

The Geekbench 4 listing reveals an unreleased variant of the Apple MacBook Air running on the Intel i7 processor. The MacBook Air has a model number AAPJ140K1,1 and is running on the latest 10.14.1 macOS Mojave with night mode. The laptop has 16 GB of 2133 MHz LPDD3 RAM and the exact processor name is Intel core i7-8510y. Whats more interesting is that the i7-8510y processor is also unreleased till date. The processor was spotted on GFXbench back in August which revealed that the chipset has UHD 617 Graphics.

It is a 2 core, 4 thread processor with a base clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. However, the turbo clock speed is unknown. The MacBook Air has 64 KB of L1 Cache, 512 KB of L2 Cache and 4 MB of L3 Cache. The amount of L1,L2 and L3 Cache affect the processing speed of a computer.

Talking about benchmarks, the i7 MacBook Pro has a single-core score of 4249 and a multi-core score of 8553. The single core scores places it just below the quad core 2.3GHz i5 Macbook Pro which gets 4510 points.

Also Read: Samsung To Launch The Next Exynos SoC on November 14

To conclude, the price and official release date of the i7 MacBook Air is not available. But, we expect Apple to soon launch this powerful variant of the extremely thin and light laptop. For reference, the i5 variant of the MacBook Air starts at $ 1,1199 in the US and is available in three colours which are as follow:
- Space Gray
- Silver
- Gold
November 10, 2018
Xiaomi Increases Price Of Phones, Power Banks & TVs

The depreciation of Rupee against the US Dollar is forcing companies to hike the prices of their products. Just before Diwali, Realme announced a price increase in their smartphones and now Xiaomi has made a similar move. The company claims the decline in Rupee’s value has significantly impacted their input costs hence, resulting in a price hike. Manu Kumar Jain, MD at Xiaomi India has posted a list of affected devices on his twitter account.

Devices Affected

The budget smartphone, Redmi 6A will get a price hike of Rs 600 for the 2GB RAM +16GB ROM variant and Rs 600 for the 3GB RAM+16 GB ROM variant. Effective price after the revision will be Rs 6,599 and Rs 7,499 respectively.

The elder sibling of the 6A, the Redmi 6 will also see a price hike of Rs 500 for its 3GB RAM + 32 GB ROM variant. It will have an effective price of Rs 8,499 after post-hike. However, the price for the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM variant stays unaffected at Rs 9,499.

The Android-powered Mi LED TV 4C Pro will also see a price hike. The 32-inch variant will get pricier by Rs 1,000 resulting in a new price of Rs 15,999. Whereas, the 49-inch variant will get a price increase of Rs 2,000 resulting in a new price fo Rs 31,999.

The 1000 mAh Mi Power Bank 2i will now cost Rs 899 which is Rs 100 more from the previous Rs 799. Higher capacity variants of the power bank remain unaffected.

The new prices will be effective from midnight today which is 12 AM, 11 November. So, users looking to buy any of the above-mentioned product can buy them today and save up some money.

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Additionally, in the update, Xiaomi mentioned that the company has pledged to never exceed profit margins above 5% and this price adjustment is made with that in mind.

November 10, 2018