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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro To Launch In India On 22 November
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was one of the first budget phones to feature dual rear cameras. It was launched in the month of February this year. Due to its stellar features & competitive pricing it was a sensational hit in the Indian market. Last month, Xiaomi launched its successor, the Redmi Note 6 Pro in Thailand. Now Xiaomi has sent out a launch invite for an upcoming device in India which is likely to be the Note 6 Pro.

November 22, The New Note

The media invitation reads “The New Note Rises” which makes it apparent that upcoming device is infact the Note 6 Pro. It also shows a smartphone with a notch display that the Note 6 Pro will have. The launch event will be held in New Delhi & it starts at 11:30 AM on 22 November. The Indian variant might have similar specifications as the Thai variant. For reference:

Specifications

The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a 6.26 inch Full HD+ display with a wide notch up top. It has an 81.1% screen-to-body ratio with 2280 x 1080 px resolution & a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display of the smartphone also gets Corning Gorilla Glass protection. However, the company does not specify the version of Gorilla Glass.

It has an Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 CPU along with the Adreno 509 GPU. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has dual rear cameras with a dual LED flash which are arranged in a capsule shaped ridge. The rear camera setup has a 12 MP PDAF sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. The smartphone also gets 20 MP + 2 MP dual front cameras. Both the front & rear cameras can capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. The handset has a 4,000 mAh battery which is sufficient for day to day usage. The Thai variant is available in three options which are as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB
In terms of connectivity, the Note 6 Pro has 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared sensor, GPS & Micro USB 2.0 for charging and data syncing. The smartphone is available in four colors which are Black, Red, Blue & Rose Gold.

Price & Availablity

The pricing & availability information is unavailable for now but we won’t have to wait for long as the launch of the device is just around the corner.
November 15, 2018
Honor 10 Lite Specs & Features Leak On TENAA
Honor recently confirmed that they will launch the Honor 10 Lite smartphone on November 21. The date was confirmed via a poster shared on the company’s Weibo account. And recently, the phone was spotted in a TENAA listing. The phone is listed with three different variants which are HRY-TL00, HRY-AL00 and HRY-AL00a. However, all three listings have exactly the same specifications.

Design & Specifications

The Honor 10 Lite measures 154.8×73.64×7.95 mm and weighs in at 162 grams. It has a 6.21 inch display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution. The smartphone has a water-drop notch up top which houses the 24 MP front-facing selfie camera. The volume rockers & power button are placed on the right side of the phone while the left side is free from any switches or slots. The back of the phones houses the fingerprint sensor, company branding & AI-powered dual rear camera set up along with an LED Flash.

The rear camera setup consists of a 13 MP + 2 MP sensors that can capture 1080p videos. In terms of memory & storage, the Honor 10 lite will be available in two variants which are as follows.
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
It also provides the option for memory expandability upt0 256 GB via a microSD card. The Honor 10 Lite has an Octa-Core processor with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz. The listing does not specify the exact processor model. But, according to the clock speed, this might be the Kirin 710 SoC. The Honor 10 Lite has a 3,320 mAh battery & runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

The listing also reveals that the smartphone has a gravity sensor, distance sensor, & an ambient light sensor. In terms of connectivity, the device has Bluetooth, 802.11 Wi-Fi and USB Type-C port for charging & data transfer.

Colors & Availability

Also Read: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 & Max M2 Specs Leaked

According to TENAA’s listing, the Honor 10 Lite will be available in 4 colors which are White, Black, Gradient Blue & Gradient Pink. To summarise, the specs listed on TENAA are usually accurate. But, we will have to wait for the company to officially announce its specifications & availability details.
November 15, 2018
Mystery Realme Device Leaks On Geekbench, Might Be The Realme 3

Realme is a fairly new company, but, they have already left a mark in the heavily crowded Indian smartphone market. The company launched their first smartphone, the Realme 1 back in the month of May. Post that, they have launched several other devices in the country which are the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro & Realme C1. All the smartphones launched till date have received a warm welcome from the consumers. And recently, yet another Realme device, codenamed RMX1833 has been spotted on the Geekbench app with a MediaTek MT6771v (Helio P60) Processor.

Geekbench Results

The Geekbench listing reveals a smartphone with 4 GB of RAM & the Helio P60 processor. Most notably, the same processor & RAM configuration is also available on the previously launched Realme 1 smartphone. Apparently, it is a different device because of the non-identical model numbers of the two. Additionally, the device scores a much higher multi-core score than the Realme 1.

The device gets a 5,926 multi-core score which is around 1,000 points higher than Realme 1’s 4,986. It also has a higher 1,560 Single-core score which is 145 points more than Realme 1’s 1,415. The company must have highly optimised their ColorOS to churn out a much higher Geekbench score out of the device.

Can It Be The Realme 3?

Not long ago chip maker MediaTek, announced their Helio P70 chipset & reports in the past have claimed that Realme will be the first company to launch a P70 powered smartphone. Clearly, the device in the listing does not have the Helio P70 SoC. Albeit, taking chronological order into consideration this might be the Realme 3. Also if the device is a successor to the Realme 2, then the company might carry forward some features from the former.

The Realme 2 is a good phone but the company did receive some criticism for their choice of processor on it. Realme chose the Snapdragon 450 processor in the Realme 2. The Snapdragon 450 had inferior performance than the Helio P60 which was present on the Realme 1. But the Realme 2 covered lost ground with a fingerprint sensor, bigger battery, and dual rear cameras.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A9 With Five Cameras To Launch In India On November 20

All in all, if the Realme 3 does make use of the Helio P60 processor, the company is expected to launch it with the fingerprint sensor and the bigger battery like its predecessor.

November 15, 2018
OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Unboxing And First Look

The OnePlus 6T was launched in India on the 30th of October. The phone is the latest flagship from OnePlus. It has an array of new features including a bigger display, water-drop notch, in-display fingerprint sensor and more. However, at the time of the launch, the device was available in only two colours; midnight black and mirror black. But, keeping in mind the trend that OnePlus follows, we were sure that more colour options were on the way.

As expected, OnePlus is now set to launch a limited edition Thunder Purple variant of the phone. The Thunder Purple variant will be available in a 8 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage variant, and will go on sale starting November 16th. The phone is priced at Rs 41,999.

As mentioned before, keeping in mind the trend that OnePlus follows with the launch of its devices, we can expect to see a few more colour options for the OnePlus 6T in the future. This may include a limited edition which was earlier leaked. Another possibility is a special edition device representing a movie, like the OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition and the OnePlus 6 Avengers edition.

What is really impressive on the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple is the almost metallic finish that the company has achieved on the glass back. This, along with the smooth gradient really gives the device a ‘thunderous’ look.

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Specifications

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 6.41 inch AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The display has a water-drop notch, which gives the phone more screen real estate than the OnePlus 6.

One of the most attractive features is the in-display fingerprint sensor. It uses a fourth generation in-display fingerprint sensor, which is extremely fast and responsive. It is one of the best in-display fingerprint sensors out there right now. What’s more, the fingerprint sensor gets more accustomed to your fingerprint every time you use it. This results in faster unlock speeds every time.

Under the hood, the Thunder Purple 6T packs a 3,700 mAh battery and has Dash Charging support. The phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM along with 128 GB of storage. The phone uses Oxygen OS based on Android 9 Pie. This features advanced gestures and faster app cold start speeds.

In terms of photography, it has a dual 16 MP + 20 MP rear camera with software improvements such as portrait lighting and Night Scape. The front facing camera is a 16 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The phone has bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, NFC and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other than the in-display fingerprint sensor, it also features Face Unlock for securely unlocking the device.

Price & Availability

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple limited edition will go on sale starting November 16th and will be available both online an offline. The phone is priced at Rs 41,999. We can expect a few more variants of the OnePlus 6T to be launched in the future. While this does add to the excitement around the device, some may be a bit upset about having to wait for such a long time to see all the options available. What do you think about OnePlus’s strategy to launch colours over a period of time? Tell us in the comments below!

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November 15, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 With Five Cameras To Launch In India On November 20
The Samsung Galaxy A9 was launched in Kuala Lumpur last month. This is the first quad camera smartphone. Now, Samsung has sent out invites for its official launch in India. The pricing of the Galaxy A9 is not known as of now but a leak from Samsung’s website suggests that it will have a sub 40K price-tag.

Design & Build

The Samsung Galaxy A9 has a front and back glass build. The handset has a thin lip on the bottom and top while the side bezels are negligible. The front selfie camera and speakerphone reside in the top bezel on the display. The dedicated microSD + dual-sim slot & the volume controls are mounted on the right side while the left side is occupied by the power/lock button.

The spotlight feature of the Samsung Galaxy A9 is its quad rear-camera setup with and LED Flash. The handset also has a rear-placed fingerprint sensor for quickly & securely unlocking it. The smartphone weighs in at 183 grams and measures 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm. It is available in three attractive color options which are Glossy Black, Bubblegum Pink & Lemonade Blue.

A Lot Of Cameras

The key USP of the Galaxy A9 is definitely its quad rear camera setup. The back camera setup of the smartphone has four sensors with a vertical alignment. Each of the 4 camera sensors have their very own distinct capabilities. The first lens is an f/2.4 aperture 8 MP sensor which is an ultra-wide lens with a 120 degree viewing angle. Next in the arrangement is an f/2.4 aperture 10 MP sensor that has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom capabilities. At number three is the f/1.7 aperture 24 MP sensor and a f/2.2 aperture 5 MP depth sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Tech Specs

The Galaxy A9 has a 6.3 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 CPU & Adreno 512 GPU. The device is available in two RAM & ROM variants which are as follows:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A9 has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC &, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It has a 3,800 mAh Lithium-Ion battery which supports fast charging.

Price & Availability

Also read: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 & Max M2 Specs Leaked

The Samsung Galaxy A9 is set to launch on November 20th & will be an interesting device in its segment. To conclude, we won’t have to wait long for the official price as the launch date is approaching fast and the company will clear all the details regarding the same at the event.
November 15, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 & Max M2 Specs Leaked

Asus launched the ZenFone Max Pro M1 phone earlier this year. The device was able to rake in good sales for the company because of its excellent specs & competitive pricing. Recently, specifications of two upcoming successors of the smartphone have leaked online. The phones will reportedly be called ZenFone Max Pro M2 & ZenFone Max M2. The source additionally mentioned that the devices will be launched in the Indian market.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB. Snapdragon 660 (SDM660), Triple Cam
ASUS ZenFone Max M2 ZB633KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 32/64GB. Snapdragon 636 (MSM8953), Dual Cam
ZB632KL (non-Pro), ZB634KL (Pro) are likely India specific variants

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) November 14, 2018

The specifications have been leaked by Roland Quandt. The leaker goes by the username of @rquandt on twitter & is a trustworthy source. As he has previously leaked specifications of multiple devices that have turned out to be true. He states that ZB632KL (non-Pro) & ZB634KL (Pro) are likely to be India specific model numbers of the smartphones.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Specs:

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is reported to feature a 6-inch full HD+ display. The device will have a triple camera set up on the back out of which the main telephoto lens is a 13 MP sensor. The device will be available in two storage capacities which will be 64 GB & 128 GB. However, no information about storage expandability is known.

In terms of memory, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will have 4 GB of RAM. The upcoming smartphone will have the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 SoC. The massive 5,000 mAh battery was the highly admired feature of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and the successor is expected to have at least the same capacity if not more.

Asus ZenFone Max M2 Specs:

Also Read: Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-Order In India

The ZenFone Max M2 will be a more affordable phone than the ZenFone Max Pro M2. Hence, it will be a scaled down variant of the pro version. It has a Snapdragon 636 SoC and dual rear cameras. Like the elder Max Pro M2, it also gets a main 13 MP telephoto sensor. The handset will also have 4 GB of RAM and will be available in two storage variants which are 32 GB & 64 GB. It is reported to have a 6-inch Full HD+ display.

Finally, both the devices seem promising and will be a serious contender in the budget segment if Asus is able to carry forward the excellent pricing from their earlier phones.

November 15, 2018
Nokia Unveils Nokia 106 & Nokia 230 Feature Phones

Smartphones might have taken over the world, but the need for simple feature phones still exists. Nokia is definitely is one of the first companies that come to our mind when we think of feature phones. Additionally, this is the segment where Nokia still reigns. Recently, the company has unveiled refreshed versions of two of their classic phones, the Nokia 106 & Nokia 230. The Nokia 106 has received several improvements whereas the Nokia 230 gets two new colors.

Nokia 106

The news Nokia 106 gets a completely new design and the company has also bumped the storage of the phones. The Nokia 106 has a non-symmetrical top-heavy design, small display, and a rubberised alphanumeric keypad. The phone weighs only 70 grams and measures 111.15 x 49.5 x 14.4 mm. It has a 1.8-inch QVGA display with 160 x 120 px resolution. The device has 4 MB of internal memory which allows it to save up t0 2000 contacts.

The Nokia 106 supports dual 2G SIM cards and has an 800 mAh user replaceable battery that can provide upt0 15 hours of talk time. Nokia claims that the tiny phone has a standby time of up to 21 days as the device consumes very less energy in this mode. The device can be charged from an inbuilt Micro USB port. It does not have a built-in camera but it does get the ever -popular snake xenzia game.

Nokia 230

The Nokia 230 is now available in two new colors which are Light Gray and Dark Blue. It is a much more feature rich device when compared to the lightweight Nokia 106. The feature phone runs on Series 30 Operating system and does support user-installable applications. It has a 2.8-inch QVGA display and an alphanumeric keypad. The handset measures 124.66 x 53.4 x 10.9 mm and weighs in at 91 grams. The handset geta a 2 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2 MP front facing camera which can also record 480p videos.

The Nokia 230 is powered by a user replaceable 1200 mAh battery which can be charged with the inbuilt Micro USB connector. The device has 16 MB of RAM and supports memory expandability up to 32 GB via a microSD card. The phone supports GPRS & uses Opera mini as its default browser. It supports single SIM & accepts Mini-SIM. The Nokia 230 also has 3.5 mm audio jack and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. It has some built-in apps like clock, calendar, recorder and reminders app.

Also Read: Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-order In India

Nokia is yet to announce the price and availability of both the feature phones. Both the pieces of information are expected to announced soon.

November 14, 2018

Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-Order In India

The iPad Pro 11 inch and iPad Pro 12.9 inch with an edge-to-edge display was launched last month in the US. And now the devices are available for pre-order in India. The new devices are significantly more powerful than the previous generation and now have Face ID support like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

Click here to pre-order the iPad Pro

Design & Specifications

The new iPad Pro has thin bezels on all four sides & is available in two screen sizes which are 11-inch and 12.9-inch. Both the variants have similar specifications except for a few differences. The iPad Pro has a LED-backlit display with a pixel density of 265 ppi. Its displays have a scratch resistant glass and an oleophobic coating which reduces the number of fingerprint smudges left behind after using it. The iPad Pro runs on iOS 12.1 and has the 7 nm A12X Bionic chipset. The chipset is integrated with an Octa-Core CPU and 7 Core GPU. In terms of memory, the larger 12.1-inch variant has 6 GB of RAM while the 11-inch variant gets 4 GB of RAM. With the new iPad Pro, Apple has also bumped up the storage capacities.

The new device is available in 4 storage capacities which are as follows:

64 GB
256 GB
512 GB
1 TB

For photography, the iPad Pro has an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP rear sensor & an f/2.2 aperture equipped front-facing cameras. The tablet can shoot 2160p videos at 60fps with the rear camera while the front camera can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps. The iPad Pro also has a Quad LED dual-tone flash for the rear camera. The 12.9-inch variant has a 36 Wh battery while the 11-inch variant has a smaller 29 Wh battery.

In terms of connectivity, the iPad Pro has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a Type-C USB port for charging and data transfer. The device is available in Wi-FI and Wi-Fi + Cellular options. The tablet also has a host of sensors which are Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer and a proximity sensor.

Accessories

With the iPad Pro, Apple also introduced a folio style detachable smart keyboard for it. The keyboard magnetically attaches to the tablet and can be set to two different viewing angles. It is sold separately as an accessory for the iPad Pro & it definitely boosts productivity on the powerful device. The tablet with the smart keyboard is pretty capable of replacing your everyday laptop. Additionally, it offers support for a wide variety of applications which range from casual games to professional video editing software like Luma Fusion.

Apple pencil is an accessory that opens a whole new world of possibilities with the iPad Pro. It is developed for design professionals who are on the go and want a portable workstation. The Apple pencil charges wirelessly from the iPad Pro which it connects to magnetically. To change tools, the user can double-tap on the side of the pencil.

The iPad has always been a class-leading product and with the new keyboard attachment and a more powerful processor, it also intends to challenge the ultrabook segment.

Price, Colors & Availability

Click here to pre-order the iPad Pro

The iPad Pro is available in two colors which are Silver & Space Gray. The device is up for pre-order in India and the deliveries will commence soon. The price for different variants of the device is as follows:

Variant	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch	Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch
Wi-Fi only
64GB	Rs. 71,900	Rs. 89,900
256GB	Rs. 85,900	Rs. 1,03,900
512GB	Rs. 1,03,990	Rs. 1,21,900
1TB	Rs. 1,39,900	Rs. 1,57,900
Wi-Fi + Cellular
64GB	Rs. 85,900	Rs. 1,03,900
256GB	Rs. 99,900	Rs. 1,17,900
512GB	Rs. 1,17,900	Rs. 1,35,900
1TB	Rs. 1,53,900	Rs. 1,71,900

November 14, 2018

Nokia 2.1 Plus Specs Revealed Through Listing

Sometime back, a Nokia device with the model number TA-1136 was spotted at Bluetooth SIG. At that time, the device was believed to be the Nokia 8.1, which is the international version of the Nokia X7, owing to its Bluetooth 5.0 support. However, the TA-1136 model has now received approval from the FCC in the US and the listing has revealed some of the specifications of the device. The specifications reveal that this is not the Nokia 8.1, but the possibly the Nokia 2.1 Plus.

The Nokia 2.1 was launched earlier this year and offered really attractive features at a low price. The company also claims that the device offers a 2-day battery life.

The addition of the Plus to its name indicates that the phone will sport a larger display. The Nokia 2.1 has a 5.5 inch display, so we can expect something bigger than that. Additionally, the RAM and storage variants listed on the site reveal that it is indeed a successor to the Nokia 2.1. The listing has a phone with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. While the Nokia 2.1 had only 8 GB of storage, the larger storage capacity might owe itself to the Plus moniker.

However, the listing also reveals that the device will not be available in the US. The phone does not have 5 GHz Wi-Fi support, which means that HMD Global will be disabling some of the network bands on the device, causing it to be unavailable in the US.

While the display size and storage options might be different from the Nokia 2.1, as mentioned above, the rest of the specifications on the Nokia 2.1 Plus might remain the same.

Nokia 2.1 Specs

The Nokia 2.1 has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 720 resolution. The display and a 16:9 aspect ratio with a 267 ppi pixel density, along with Gorilla Glass for protection. The phone has an aluminium frame along with a plastic back.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 With Triple Cameras To Launch Soon

Running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, it has 1 GB of RAM along with 8 GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 128 GB using a microSD card. The device has an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front facing camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and is a part of Google’s Android One Program. Android Go is a custom version of Android built for phones with lower processing abilities. Under the hood, it has a 4,000 mAh battery which gives the device a 2 day battery life claim.

November 14, 2018
Samsung Files Patent For Foldable Device With Three Screens

The market for foldable smartphones will soon get pretty heated up. The long-awaited devices are on the brink of commercial availability. Samsung has previously showcased a foldable smartphone & is very optimistic about it. The company expects to sell 1 million units of foldable smartphones within the first year of their launch. The company seems to fall short in the field of smartphones against Chinese OEM’s. But, the foldable technology devices might help Samsung maintain their supremacy. Recently, Samsung has filed yet another intriguing patent of a device with double fold screen.

Foldable Frenzy!

The biggest highlight of the patent is the S-shaped foldable triple screens. The three screens unfold into to seamless tablet display. The patent reveals two hinges on either side of the middle screen that connect it with the left and right screen. The device when folded looks like a thick stack of cards. Additionally, the folded edge looks very thin unlike the previously showcased Galaxy F.

The flexible mobile/ tablet device has rounded corners and a rectangular cutout at the back. The cutout will most probably house the rear camera and a fingerprint sensor if Samsung opts for one. The patent also shows a few slots at the bottom of the middle screen. The ports include a speakerphone grill, 3.5mm audio jack and what appears to be a USB Type-C port. As this is just a patent no certain specifications are currently available. But, the device will surely be a significant technological achievement which will open gates for a lot of other industries as well.

Fold Mania

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite To Launch Soon

To conclude, the patent is just a representation which indicates the possibilities of a foldable screen & what foldable devices from Samsung might look like in the future.

November 14, 2018
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 With Triple Cameras To Launch Soon

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was launched earlier this year and was a hit in the budget segment. The phone got everything right and put Asus back on track again. It packs a massive 5,000 mAh battery, along with a solid build quality and some stellar features. All this combined, it is a great deal. Naturally, the successor to this phone would be highly anticipated and the latest leak has just added to the excitement. According to sources, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 will sport a triple camera setup on the back.

ASUS ZenFone ZB634KL should launch "SOON" ™. Comes with triple cam setup on rear.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) November 12, 2018

The feature was made public by Roland Quandt, who is one of the most trustworthy leakers. So we can be sure that this feature will be seen on the upcoming smartphone. He detailed a phone by the name of Asus Zenfone ZB634KL which is set to launch ‘soon’. However, the source did not detail a specific date or time frame, so we do not know when we can expect this device. However, the fact that it will have triple cameras is really interesting. This would make it the first device in the sub-20K category to have triple rear cameras.

While no other specifications regarding the device are available as of now, we can expect it to have similar features to the Zenfone Max Pro M1, if not better. Here are the specifications of the Max Pro M1 for reference.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone has an aluminium unibody design. Running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, it has 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. The phone has 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage options which is also expandable up to 256 GB using a microSD card.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S9 Gets A New Ice Blue Gradient Colour

On the rear, it sports a dual 13 MP + 5 MP camera setup. It has an 8 MP front facing camera with flash and bokeh effect. The Zenfone Max Pro M1 packs a massive 5,000 mAh battery and has a fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the phone.

November 14, 2018
Honor 10 Lite Specs Revealed In Pre-Order Listing

The Honor 10 Lite is an upcoming smartphone by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. While the company has announced that the device will be launching on the 21st of November, a listing has revealed some the specifications of the device.

The Honor 10 Lite is a cheaper alternative to the Honor 10. As the name suggests, the device will be lighter on your pocket and will also have some toned down specs when compared to the Honor 10. Some earlier reports that speculated it is just another rebranded Huawei device. However, it is not so and we will see the launch of a brand new device.

Honor 10 Lite Specs

Listed on Huawei’s on online store and Vmall, some of the specifications of the device have been leaked. These include the fact that it will run on the Kirin 710 chipset. It will also have GPU Turbo pre-installed. GPU Turbo is a technology used by the Chinese manufacturer to ensure that the gaming performance of its devices are boosted, even if it does not have a well performing GPU. Other features include a 5.84 inch LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio.

The phone is said to have a dual rear camera setup, which is vertically aligned, as seen in most of the Honor phones these days. No details about the camera specifications are available as of now. The back will also sport a physical fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. It is also expected to have a gradient finish like most of the Honor devices these days.

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The device is expected to have a battery with Huawei SuperCharge compatibility. It will run EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box, according to reports. The Honor 10 Lite is available for pre-order until its launch date, which is November 21st.

November 13, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9 Gets A New Ice Blue Gradient Colour

Samsung has been experimenting with gradient colours on its mid-range devices. The gradient finish was most recently seen on the quad-camera Galaxy A9. The company, however, did not extend this to its flagship phones. A launch in China, has changed that. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now available in an Ice Blue gradient finish. The colour option has only been introduced in China as of now, but might make its global debut soon.

The new colour option for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ might be to warm up the market to introduce the upcoming flagship from Samsung. This move from Samsung reflects their latest findings. According to Samsung’s design labs, gradient colours are a major market trend for this year. This might have prompted the company to adapt this strategy with its mid-range phones as well. And might now spill over to its flagship devices.

Galaxy S9 Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED display while the Galaxy S9+ has a 6.2 inch Super AMOLED display. Both the phones have a 2960 x 1440 px display resolution. While the S9 has a 570 ppi pixel density, the S9+ has a 529 ppi pixel density. Both the phones have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection.

Running on the Exynos 9810, the S9 has 4 GB of RAM and and the S9+ has 6 GB of RAM. The devices have 64 GB and 256 GB memory options, which can be expanded up to 400 GB via a microSD card. The phones run on Android 8.1 Oreo and will soon receive the Android 9 Pie update. The devices have a 12 MP dual camera setup and an 8 MP front facing camera.

Also Read: Galaxy S10 Lite Pricing & Specs Leaked

Customers in China will be able to purchase the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in the Ice Blue colour variant starting 14 November in China. The Ice Blue S9 costs $790 and the S9+ costs $930.

November 13, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite To Launch Soon
China-based Xiaomi announced three variants of their Mi 8 Lite smartphone back in the month of September. Now just before the launch of the smartphone, the company has announced that the smartphone will be available in one more storage variant. The new variant will have 128 GB of ROM and 4 GB of RAM. The variant would be best suited for users who don’t usually run RAM intensive tasks but have a priority for higher storage. Above all, 4 GB of RAM is sufficient for running day-to-day tasks like browsing or watching YouTube videos.

Mi8 Lite Design & Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a 6.26-inch LCD display with a notch up top. The speakerphone, ambient light sensor, and the 26 MP front selfie camera are housed in the notch. The MI 8 has a glass-finish rear back which houses a fingerprint sensor and the dual rear cameras with an LED flash. Talking about the rear cameras, the device has a f/1.9 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor. The rear cameras can capture 2160p videos @ 30fps while the front camera can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps .

The Mi 8 Lite has an Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 CPU along with the Adreno 512 GPU. The smartphone is powered by a 3,350 mAh Li-ion battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. In terms of connectivity, the device has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 Wi-Fi and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. At the time of launch, the smartphone will be available in 4 different variants which are as follows:
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
- 4 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
Price & Availability

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Xiaomi has recently shared pictures of a Beijing train with posters of the Mi 8 Lite. It indicates that the launch date is very close and the company might launch it before this week ends. The smartphone will be available in 2 gradient colors and one solid color which are Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray. The company is yet to announce the price of 4 GB RAM/128 GB ROM variant. The price for previously announced variants as follows:
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- 1,399 CNY (around Rs. 14,600)
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- 1,699 CNY (around Rs. 17,700)
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- 1,999 CNY (around Rs. 20,900)
November 13, 2018
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

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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