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Huawei Mate 20 Pro Unboxing Video Leaked Before Official Launch

Huawei has been performing very well globally and even surpassed Apple in terms of sales, this August. They are now the world’s No. 2 smartphone seller only lagging behind Samsung. The company is set to launch the much awaited Mate 20 Pro smartphone in a London Event today evening. The device will have true flagship specifications and further help Huawei strengthen their position in the global smartphone market. A lot of leaks and alleged features about the device have been making rounds on the internet. And now, hours before the official launch, a hands-on video of the Mate 20 Pro has surfaced online.

Although, the original video has now been taken down by the uploader, we were able to get our hands on some small clips. The first clip demonstrates the all-new in screen fingerprint sensor which seems smooth and snappy. The phone has a notched display that houses the speakerphone and the front camera. It has 3 onscreen buttons for navigating through the device.The second clip shows the back of the phone with a gradient colour panel. The clip also shows off the triple rear camera setup that the Mate 20 Pro will have.

Apart from the fingerprint sensor, the triple rear cameras, and the notch display, it will be the first smartphone to run on the 7nm Kirin 980 processor.The Mate 20 Pro will have a 4,200 mAh battery with fast charging support of up to 40W. In terms of memory, the device will be available in 6 GB or 8 GB RAM variants paired with 128 GB to 512 GB of inbuilt storage.Talking more about the cameras of the handset, it will have triple rear camera setup comprising of dual 20 MP telephoto sensors and an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor.

Also read: Palm Launches Credit Card Sized Android Phone

Sadly, Huawei has removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from the phone. But, they are kind enough to ship the device with the new USB Type-C headphones. Huawei will launch the device officially today evening and will answer all question regarding details, price and availability of the smartphone.

October 16, 2018
Honor 8X Launched In India

The Honor 8X had been launched alongside the Honor 8X Max in China last month. Both the devices sport huge displays and some impressive specifications. Today, the Honor 8X has been launched in India. The Honor 8X starts at a price of Rs 14,999 for its base variant and is available exclusively on Amazon.

Design

The Honor 8X has a double textured design. It has a metal middle frame and 2.5D glass. The back is made of 15 layers of Aurora Glass, according to the company.The finish on the device looks really premium and stylish. The display houses a notch, thin bezels and a very slim chin. On the back, there is the dual rear camera setup, LED flash, fingerprint scanner and the Honor branding.

Display

The device has a 6.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. It has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 396 ppi. The device has a screen-to-body ratio of 91%. The display is bright and vibrant and has good viewing angles.

Processor

The Honor 8X runs on the Hisilicon kirin 710 SoC. It has an Octa Core CPU with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz. The device has 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It has the Mali G51 GPU with GPU Turbo technology. It has 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants and the storage is expandable upto 400 GB via a microSD card. The device is running on EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Camera

The device has a 20 MP + 2 MP dual camera setup on the back. The 2 MP sensor is a depth sensor. The camera setup has PDAF and is AI ability. It shoots 1080p videos at 30 fps. It has a 16 MP front facing camera which shoots 1080p videos at 30 fps.

Battery & Other Features

Under the hood, the device packs a 3,750 mAh battery. It has a fingerprint reader, headphone jack and a microUSB port for charging and connectivity. The device has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS for connectivity.

Price & Availability

The Honor 8X costs Rs 14,999 for its 4 GB/ 64 GB variant, Rs 16,999 for 6GB/ 64 GB variant and Rs 18,999 for the 6 GB/ 128 GB variant. It will be available exclusively on Amazon and the sale for the device starts on October 24.

October 16, 2018
OnePlus 6T Official Accessories Leaked With Price
The launch of the OnePlus 6T is imminent and is scheduled for October 30. As the launch date gets closer, new developments about the smartphone build up online. Today, the official accessories for the OnePlus 6T have leaked online before their official launch.

Pre-book the OnePlus 6T here

OnePlus 6T Official Accessories:

The cases for the upcoming OnePlus 6T have leaked online with prices which are almost similar to the case for current generation smartphone. There are total of 6 cases including a red silicone case, black flip cover, karbon case, karbon bumper case, sandstone case, and a nylon bumper case from the original OnePlus One. Prices for the cases are as follows :
- Sandstone Protective Case – Rs. 990/-
- Silicone Protective Case Red – Rs. 1,290/-
- Bumper Case Karbon – Rs. 1,990/-
- Black Flip Cover- Rs. 1,290/-
- Nylon Bumper Case – Rs. 1,990/-
Prices for these cases are same as the current generation OnePlus 6 cases.

OnePlus 6T, What we know so far:

The OnePlus 6T will have a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. The smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner which is already seen in the likes of Vivo Nex. It will run on the Snapdragon 845 processor and in terms of memory, it will have 6/8 GB of RAM variants paired with 128/256 GB of internal storage.

OnePlus has confirmed that the new device will not have a 3.5 mm jack and the space will be used wisely to accommodate new technology. On the other hand, the company is providing OnePlus Bullets headphones which will be available with a USB Type-C connector. OnePlus 6T will run the Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box.

Pre-book the OnePlus 6T here

The OnePlus devices support dash-charge, which allows them to charge rapidly. However, we wish the company bumps up the battery capacity in the OnePlus 6T from current 3,300 mAh in the OnePlus 6.

For now, we can only wait for the October 30 launch event where OnePlus will officially announce the device and its accessories.
October 16, 2018
Samsung SM-W2019 Flip Phone With Two Screens To Launch Soon

The upcoming Samsung SM-W2019 Smartphone will launch soon and has been spotted on TENAA. The flagship flip phone from Samsung will mostly have its availability restricted to China and not see a global launch. The device has two 4.2 inch screens, a Snapdragon 845 SoC and a 3,000 mAh battery among other features. The cost of the device is somewhere around the $ 2,000 price mark, like its predecessor.

Also Read: Nokia X7 Design Revealed Ahead Of Launch

Specifications

The SM-W2019 has two, 4.2 inch Super AMOLED displays, according to reports. The device also has a dual camera setup just like the one in the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy S9+. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 6 GB of RAM. The device sports a Bixby key and a USB Type-C port for connectivity and charging. A big upgrade has been in terms of the battery. While the SM-W2018 had a 2,300 mAh battery, the SM-W2019 has a 3,000 mAh battery. While many pointed out that a 3,000 mAh battery isn’t enough for two screens, it goes without saying that not both screens will be on at all times, hence solving this issue.

The flagship flip phone series was started by Samsung in December 2016. It announced the first of this series, the SM-W2017. This device had the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. It costs an outrageous $ 3,000 but still found its target market. In 2017, Samsung launched the SM-W2018 which ran on the Snapdragon 835 chipset and had a price tag of over $ 2,000. Not many people would value or find the need for such a phone in today’s world. However, it seems like Samsung does have quite a few fans for this series.

Apart from these few rumours and leaks, there is nothing else that is known about the device as of now. Though, it does look like Samsung will launch it this year itself, not letting the date get too close to the launch of the Galaxy S10 or the Note 10.

October 16, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Launch With A 6.6 Inch Display

Smartphone industry insiders claim that the Note 10 will have a 6.66 inch screen. The claims are based on the specifications handed over by Samsung to its display manufacturing unit. This has been done so that work on the huge Super AMOLED panel can start early.

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Battle Of The Biggest

The 6.66 inch display is an 8% bump in surface area from the Galaxy Note 9’s 6.4 inch display. The Galaxy Note 9 currently has the biggest display Samsung has ever made and this will surely beat it. It is also interesting to note that even though the Apple iPhone XS Max has a 6.5 inch screen, due to its aspect ratio and notch, its usable surface area is less than that of the Galaxy Note 9. Also joining the bandwagon of massive displays next year is a variant of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10. The Galaxy S10+ will have a 6.44 inch display as compared to the 5.8 inch display its other variants will have.

It is also noteworthy that Samsung has codenamed the Note 10 as ‘Da Vinci’. This could hint at better S Pen integration into the latest Note. We may see an upgraded experience and capability with the S Pen. Although the launch of the device is far away, Samsung has decided to finalise the specifications already. It has done this to have a longer development period. According to experts, they want to take their time and deliver a great product. The design is final and will be shown at the MWC in February 2019.

As of now, we will have to wait for some kind of confirmation from Samsung itself on this news. However, the gigantic screen is a possibility. These days, premium manufactures are taking it upon themselves to deliver the biggest and best screens. Coupled with the fact that Samsung is always on the lookout to better Apple, we could see a 6.66 inch display on the Galaxy Note 10.

October 15, 2018
Nokia X7 Design Revealed Ahead Of Launch

HMD Global has scheduled a launch event on 16 October and it is likely to launch the Nokia X7 there. Nokia has been constantly posting teasers of an X series device on their Weibo page. The device will feature a vertically aligned dual-rear camera setup with Zeiss optics and an LED flash. The latest poster suggests that the device has a notch in its display and a rear mounted finger print sensor.

The notch houses an earpiece and the front-facing selfie camera. The phone has thin bezels on either side and a thick bottom chin which carries the Nokia branding. It seems that the rear panel is made out of glass and not plastic as it will be a flagship device.

The Nokia X7 has already passed TENAA certification in China and the certification does reveal some specifications of the device.

Specifications:

Also read: Apple Watch Series 4 Available For Pre-Order In India

The Nokia X7 measures 158.5 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm and weighs 185 grams. The listing reveals the smartphone will be available in three colour options including Red, Silver and Blue. The handset has a 6.18 inch display with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px. The phone runs on an unspecified 2.2GHz Octa-Core processor. In terms of storage the device will be available in two variants: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM or 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. It also supports memory expansion upto 400 GB via a microSD card.

For photography, it has 12 MP + 13 MP dual rear camera that shoots 2160p videos at 30 fps and a 20 MP front facing selfie camera. The phone has a 3,400 mAh non removable lithium battery. In terms of sensors, it has a Gravity sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor and a finger print sensor for securely unlocking the smart phone.

Besides the handset, the package is bundled with a travel charger, a USB cable and a user manual. For now we can only wait for the event till Nokia officially launches the device and demonstrates all of its features.

October 15, 2018
HTC To Launch Exodus Blockchain Smartphone On October 22

HTC has teased its very own blockchain smartphone in an Instagram post. The device, named Exodus, will launch on October 22. This is the world’s first major blockchain phone. The announcement about this was made earlier this year, in May. Blockchain refers to the decentralised ledger technology which underlies cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The HTC Exodus is a crypto phone that supports cryptocurrencies. Rumours also say that you will be able to purchase the phone using cryptocurrency.

Also Read: Samsung To Launch Foldable Smartphone Soon

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The teaser on Instagram does not reveal anything about the device other than the name and the launch date. However, reports tell us some of the details. The software used in the phone is not Android, but is based on it. The device includes some security protocols which handle the required encryption for the safe transfer of currency, according to reports. The company also revealed that the device has a new trust execution environment. This keeps the cryptocurrency safe and secure in an ‘enclave’ within this trust zone. It also has a ‘Social Key Recovery’ which prevents hackers from getting access to your wallet.

Siri Finney

A Switzerland based company, Sirin Labs was the first to make a commercial Blockchain smartphone, going by the name Finney. The device features a built in ‘cold storage’, peer to peer resource sharing and other Blockchain elements. It features a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display also features a notch. The device has a 12 MP main camera and an 8 MP front camera. The Finney costs $ 999 and is available on pre-order.

HTC had earlier mentioned that for the phone to be truly successful, they need support from cryptographers and the cryptocurrency community. Nothing about the other features of the device is known as of now. However, reports suggest that the phone will cost around $ 1,000.

October 15, 2018
Apple Donating 1000 Apple Watch Series 4 Devices For Scientific Research

The Apple Watch has been a favourite for scientists across the US. Apple has constantly added new health and fitness features to the Apple Watch over the few years of it’s existence. The watch finds its use in the research of everything from symptoms of Parkinson’s disease to postpartum depression. Researchers now wish to find out if the watch can help with the detection of eating disorders. The Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders conducts the research named Binge Eating Genetics Initiative (BEGIN). BEGIN aims to better understand the genetic factors that may be associated with binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. The study wishes to develop better treatments for the millions of people who suffer from these illnesses.

Also Read: Apple Watch Series 4 Now Available For Pre-Order In India

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder is a disorder in which a person overeats compulsively and is unable to stop. It can occur in normal weighing men and women but more often leads to weight gain and obesity. Some people fall into depression and some resort to food as a coping mechanism. 2.8% of American adults suffer from binge eating disorder in their lifetime.

The research aims to recruit 1000 participants who suffer from binge eating disorder or bulimia nervosa. Participants have to be over 18 years old and living in the United States and should have an iPhone. These participants will each reportedly receive an Apple Watch from the company itself. Researchers will monitor their eating habits using the Recovery Record app on the iPhone. They will record your mood, food, and goals for 30 days. The BEGIN page also has a Apple Watch setup flyer and a flyer that states ‘The price of this watch was a desire to recover’.

Brian Baucom and Jonathan Butner, researchers from the University of Utah will help with statistical modeling once the data collection concludes.

The Apple watch Series 4 was released in September 2018 and tracks important health functions such as heart rate, activity, sleep, mindfulness and nutrition. It also comes with fall detection and calorie tracking among other health and fitness features. Pre-bookings for the Apple Watch Series 4 are open in India.

October 15, 2018
Upcoming Samsung Galaxy A6s Leaked

Samsung has been a major player in the smartphone market, but lately their sales numbers have been declining. This is due to cut throat competition from Chinese manufactures like Oppo and Xiaomi. Now. the company is working hard to gain lost market share by launching new smartphones with features that set them apart from their competition. One such example is the Galaxy A9 with 4 rear cameras. Today, an alleged Samsung device called the Samsung Galaxy A6s has surfaced online. The phone also passed the TENAA certification late last month.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Indian Variant Leaked

To fight with low profit focused Chinese companies, Samsung is trying the ODM approach. ODM or Original Design Manufacturing is a cost cutting approach in which a company outsources production of goods to a locally based company in a foreign market. The local company is able to achieve lower production costs due to low labor-inputs, transport links and its proximity to markets. The Samsung Galaxy A6s will be the first ODM device from the company.

TENAA is a Chinese website for new mobile devices registration and a new Samsung smartphone was recently registered there as the G6200. The G6200 is supposedly the Samsung Galaxy A6s. The listing also revealed the specifications of the Galaxy A6s.

The Samsung Galaxy A6s gives us an idea about the new design language for the upcoming Samsung smartphones. The leaked devices show off new colours and all new glass back. They have vertically aligned dual rear cameras with dual-LED flash and a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

Specifications:

The Galaxy A6s has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with Full HD resolution. It runs on an unknown 2.2 GHz Octa-Core processor with 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone has two storage variants of 64 GB and 128 GB which will be expandable via a microSD card. The handset run on Android 8.1 Oreo and have a 3,300 mAh battery.

However, these are leaked images and specifications of the devices and the retail unit may vary. Sadly we will have to wait for any official announcement from Samsung regarding the same.

October 15, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 Now Available For Pre-Order In India
Apple released the Apple Watch Series 4 on 12 September in the USA. It is available in 40mm and 44mm sizes, with edge-to-edge display which is a 2mm bump for both variants from last generation. The new watch has 50% louder speakers, an S4 chip with a 64-bit dual core processor and a digital crown with haptic feedback. Additionally, the Series 4 has new health capabilities which can detect hard falls with the help of the new accelerometer and the gyroscope sensor.

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The Apple Watch 4 is now available for pre-order in India on Flipkart and authorised Apple resellers starting at a price of Rs 40,900. The watch is available in multiple combinations of different metal finishes, cellular or GPS version and two different sizes.

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Price for different variants:

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- Apple Watch Series 4 GPS edition 40 mm with Silver, Space Grey or Gold aluminium case – Rs 40,900
- Apple Watch Series 4 GPS edition 44 mm with Silver,Space or Gold alumnium case-Rs 43,900
- Apple Watch Series 4 Cellular edition 40 mm- Rs 49,900(Silver, Space Grey or Gold aluminium case)
- Apple Watch Series 4 Cellular edition 44 mm- Rs 52,900 (Silver, Space Grey or Gold aluminium case)
- Apple Watch Series 4 Cellular edition 40 mm with sports band and stainless steel dial- Rs 67,900
- Apple Watch Series 4 Cellular edition 44 mm with sports band and stainless steel dial – Rs 71,900
- Apple Watch series 4 Cellular edition with Milanese Loop wristband 40 mm – Rs. 76,900
- Apple Watch series 4 Cellular edition with Milanese Loop wristband 44 mm – Rs. 80,900
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October 15, 2018
Google Brings Real Time Translate To All Assistant Enabled Headphones

The Google Pixel Buds are a pair of AI powered earphones which were launched back in 2017. They pack a lot of features such as touch controls, asking for directions, skipping songs and interaction via the Google Assistant. One of the greatest feature this integration brought is the ability for real time translation of languages. Earlier, this really cool feature required for you to have the Pixel Buds and a Pixel smartphone. Now, Google has opened up support for other Google Assistant enabled headphones and all Android devices.

Also Read: Lenovo To Launch S5 Pro On October 18

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Demonstrated at last year’s made by google event, the Pixel Buds can translate what a person in front of you is saying. They then translate your reply and play it back to them via the speakers of your Pixel Device. While this is a really helpful and cool feature, it didn’t really pick up. This is because the Pixel Buds weren’t a hit with customers and not everyone has a Pixel smartphone. However, this will change with the new announcement. Now you can access this feature using any Android device coupled with a Google Assistant enabled headphones. The list of headphones which are capable of doing this at the moment is not very long. It includes the JBL Everest 710GA, Bose QuietComfort 35 II, Sony WH-1000XM2, Sony WI-1000X, OnePlus Bullets and a few more.

Those having any of the above headphones along with an Android device with Google Assistant, will now be able to use the real-time translation feature. Google announced this through the support page for the Pixel Buds. However, one still needs an active data connection to use this feature.

The Google Pixel Buds are Google’s answer to the Apple Air Pods but did not live up to the expectations that the company had. However, this move by Google will surely change the way people use headphones.

October 15, 2018
Honor 8X Indian Launch Tomorrow

Chinese tech giant Huawei’s sub brand Honor is launching its latest samrtphone tomorrow. The Honor 8X and 8X Max were launched in China last month and featured a 6.5-inch and 7.12 inch display respectively. We do not know if the 8X Max will be launched in India or not, but the company has confirmed the launch of the Honor 8X. The launch event will be held in India on October 16, 11:30 AM onwards. It will be broadcasted live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Also Read: Honor 8X And 8X Max Launched

The Honor 8X features a Kirin 710 Octa-Core processor which is clocked up to 2.2GHz. The phone supports expandable storage up to 400GB. The different variants of the phone are 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. The 8X also features a 20 MP+ 2 MP dual-AI rear cameras and 16 MP front-facing camera. The camera also supports slow-motion at 120fps, 4X and super slow-motion at 480fps, 16X. The device has a Mali G51 MP4 along with GPU Turbo technology. The phone has a 3700 mAh battery and runs on Android Oreo 8.1-based EMUI 8.2 out of the box. The company also said that this phone has a 91 percent screen to body ratio.

The Honor 8X variants with 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM are priced at 1,399 Yuan ($202), 1,599 Yuan ($231) and 1,899 Yuan ($274) respectively. The Indian price of the phone has not been revealed.

October 15, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Indian Variant Leaked

The upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is set to launch in India and the specifications of the device have been made public through a leak. The device has already been released in Thailand but this leak provides us information about the Indian variant and also reveals its colour options.

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The leak details that the Redmi Note 6 Pro has a 6.26 inch FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 SoC and has 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. The device has an internal memory of 64 GB and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. Under the hood, it packs a 4,000 mAh battery.

The device has a dual rear camera as well as dual front camera setup. The dual rear cameras comprises of a 12 MP + 5 MP sensor with dual pixel autofocus. The front camera setup has a 20 MP primary sensor along with a 2 MP depth sensor. On the back, the device also has a fingerprint sensor for accessibility and security.

The leak details that the Redmi Note 6 Pro will be available in Blue, Red, Black and Rose Gold colours. The device will cost somewhere around Rs 15,000 for its 4 GB RAM base variant. Reports also suggest that Xiaomi will hold an event in India in November to launch the device.

It is hard to ignore the fact that barring the display size and the dual front cameras, the Redmi Note 6 Pro does not offer any improvements over its predecessor. The specifications are ditto and may not be exciting enough for consumers looking to upgrade. However, we will have to wait till the official launch to verify whether the leaks have been right.

October 15, 2018
OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

The OnePlus 6T is one of the most awaited devices in the smartphone market right now. Continuing the legacy of OnePlus, which brings flagship features at a mid-range price, the device is set to be a favourite of many. Despite the fact that this is a ‘T’ upgrade and not a number upgrade, OnePlus has not held back in terms of innovation. With the launch of the OnePlus 6T nearing, here is a round-up of all the confirmed features and expected specifications.

Waterdrop notch

The water drop notch is not something new. The Essential Phone and many Oppo phones carry a similar design. Oppo as we all know is owned by BBK Electronics, the company that owns OnePlus as well. Any new feature on Oppo or Vivo smartphones is mostly seen in the OnePlus brand as well. The water drop notch is no exception. This notch looks like a tiny water drop and helps to avoid hindrance when watching videos.

In-screen fingerprint

Another feature finding its way into the OnePlus phones from the BBK Electronics subsidiary Oppo and Vivo is the in display fingerprint scanner. This technology has gone through improvements to match physical fingerprint scanners and is almost as fast and as accurate. According to OnePlus, they have spent months shaving milliseconds off the unlock time and carefully refining the unlock animation to ensure a satisfying experience. The fingerprint scanner is present under the screen and lights up when scanning. It looks extremely futuristic and is a great addition to the OnePlus 6T.

No headphone jack

For years OnePlus has boasted, and sometimes joked, about keeping the headphone jack when many other manufacturers have done away with it. It seems that the OnePlus 6T is going to change the company’s stance on the same. During the launch of the OnePlus 6, they also released a wireless bluetooth earphone called the Bullets wireless. The earphones have been majorly out of stock throughout the year since their launch. However, the new phone will come bundled with Type C earphones and OnePlus is trying to match the supply to the huge demand for the earphones.

Improved navigation

OnePlus has promised to provide a smooth, fast and burden less experience with their UI. Even though the OnePlus UI is usually very close to stock android, new gestures in the Oxygen OS will make tasks like opening the camera, opening recent apps etc easier. OnePlus also stated that whenever you swipe up in an app, its window will follow your finger, which makes for a more natural experience. You will also be able to hold the power button for 0.5 seconds to activate the Google Assistant. This is a welcome change since it was impossible to activate Google assistant with gesture navigation on the previous versions of Oxygen OS.

Bigger 3700 mAh battery

OnePlus 6T reportedly packs a bigger 3,700 mAh battery which is a 10% improvement from the OnePlus 6. This will make the OnePlus 6T a premium phone with one of the biggest batteries. To put things into perspective, the Pixel 3 has a 2,915 mAh and the LG V40 ThinQ has a 3,300 mAh battery respectively. With OnePlus’ proprietary dash charging, the battery life of the phone will be hard to beat for other phone manufacturers.

Android 9 Pie and new UI

OnePlus 6 is already running on Oxygen OS with a base of Android Pie, When the OnePlus 6T launches, it will be only the seventh device to run Pie. The device has fast software updates which is one of the key reasons for its popularity. OnePlus 6T will be no different, with minimal UI changes and mostly stock android, this phone is sure to be a hit!

October 13, 2018
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Shown In Hands-On video

The alleged Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone has been leaked in a hands-on video. The video does not reveal much about the device but it does show the glowing RGB logo on the back and RGB-illuminated side strips. The glowing logo and side-strips look really good and have us excited about the upcoming device. The front of the device was not visible. However, we don’t expect many design changes as a leaked TENAA listing had shown that the device is very similar to the previous Black Shark.

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The leaks are on legitimate grounds as a Black Shark landing page recently popped up. This page does not reveal much except for the words ‘Sharks Approaching’. Looking closer, this gives us another clue. ‘Sharks’ hints at more than one device. This means along with the new smartphone, the Black Shark will see its Global launch. Earlier, the device was only available in China and in limited quantities.

The TENAA listing also reveals a similar design and almost identical specifications. However, the major specifications are not known yet. It is highly likely that this is a cheaper version of the Black Shark and not a true-blooded successor. The cheaper version expand the audience and also give access to those who wanted the gaming smartphone but fell short in terms of money.

The leak suggests that the new Black Shark 2 features a 5.99 inch display and a 4,000 mAh battery. This is exactly the same when compared to the previous device. However, we will have to wait till the launch to know the entire specifications of the device. The move to make the Black Shark available globally, if it is happening might have been a little delayed on Xiaomi’s part. With the ROG Gaming Phone and the Razer Phone 2 already out, the competition in the gaming smartphone segment is thicker than ever.

October 13, 2018