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OnePlus 6T Cases Show Us A Glimpse Of the Upcoming Device

Hype around the upcoming OnePlus 6T has been building up for some time now. The company has been constantly posting cues about the OnePlus 6T on their twitter account. They have already confirmed a few features prior to the release of the new device. One of the most highlighted feature has been the in-display fingerprint sensor. The company confirmed that the 6T will not have the rear fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device. Instead, it would have the fingerprint sensor built right under the display of the phone. The company also confirmed that the 6T will not have the 3.5 mm headphone jack, and this will make room for new technology.

A lot of leaks of the device have surfaced online. One notable leak was the alleged poster for the upcoming smartphone. The poster reads ‘Unlock The Speed’ which will be the new slogan. With the slogan the company can possibly be referring to the unlock speed of the in screen fingerprint sensor. Also in the poster we can see that OnePlus 6T has a waterdrop notch display.

Also read: OnePlus 6T Has Edge To Edge Display, Reveals Official Teaser

Leaked Accessories

RUGGED CASE FOR THE ONEPLUS 6T

To support all the claims that this might be the actual phone, a British case vendor has listed cases and screen protector for the OnePlus 6T before it’s official release. The screen protector shows a cutout for the notch and the case is missing the space for the headphone jack.

The cases are not yet available for sale but their is a notify option. A 3rd party company would not list cases for an unofficial device without any concrete insight proof. That is the reason we believe the OnePlus 6T might actually look like this. However, OnePlus has scheduled an event for October 18 where the device will be officially announced and all the rumours would be cleared up.

October 6, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Design Shown In Official Press Images

The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16 in London. The devices sport a triple camera setup on the rear and a water-drop notch on the display. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are highly anticipated devices and sure to bring in some innovation as Huawei had mocked Apple for not bringing something new with their iPhones this year.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980, Triple Camera Images Leaked

While the Huawei Mate 20 Pro had been leaked many times before, we now see what is claimed to be an official press render of the Huawei Mate 20. The Mate 20 is the cheaper version of the Mate 20 Pro, therefore it will lack a few features, although it is not certain right now as to what these features will be.

Another leak shows the alleged price of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro along with the new MediaPad M5 Lite Tablet.

The prices are in Swiss Francs and puts the Mate 20 between $ 850 and $ 900. The Mate 20 Pro, sits at around $ 1100. These prices are surprising to say the least and might not go too well with some of Huawei’s fans.

Specifications

The device will feature a 6.3 inch screen with a small water drop notch. The camera setup is in a square with three lenses and an LED flash. The Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro will be running on Huawei’s new flagship processor, the Kirin 980. The Kirin 980 is made with the 7nm manufacturing process and is promised to be the fastest chip. It will have a Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing unit and DDR4 RAM.

Reports claim that the cameras will range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and form 16 to 80 mm in terms of focal length. The device is said to pack a 4,000 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Specific details about the device will only be known at its launch, on October 9. However, it is expected that Huawei will blow our mind, with the amount of teasing that they had been doing.

October 6, 2018
‘Top Shot’ Leaked For Google Pixel 3

With just a few days to go for the Launch Event, yet another leaks reveals more about the Google Pixel 3. While extensive leaks have already covered the vital specs of the device, this new leak shows off some features of the device. They were spotted in what seems to be a catalogue for Google devices. The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will feature a ‘Top Shot’ feature and a ‘face down’ feature. Also spotted in the same leak is the upcoming Google Home Hub device.

Also Read: New Leak Shows Off Sand Pink Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL

The new Top Shot feature in the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL lets you capture the perfect shot every time, according to the leak. The content reads “Capture smiles, not blinks, and take group selfies with everyone.” What this could possibly mean is that the new feature can detect when you blink, thus taking better selfies. It also would be able to identify smiles. This is probably going to be done through AI integration with the camera. The group selfie feature also confirms that one out of the two front facing cameras on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be a wide angle lens.

Specifications

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will have a main 12 MP f /1.8 camera. The devices also have a dual front camera setup. Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The devices will have a 5.4 inch 2160 x 1080px and 6.71 inch 2960 x 1440px display respectively. Both Pixel devices will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. However, they may be offered in up to 256GB storage sizes. The smaller standard sized Pixel will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL will get a 3400 mAh battery.

Th catalogue also mentions that you can just flip your Pixel 3 device face down to turn off notifications. This could be one of the features that is included in Google’s Digital Wellbeing program which aims to curb your smartphone addiction. What this feature would do is basically switch your device to Do Not Disturb when you flip it. The feature is called ‘Flip to Shh’. It had already shown up in some of the Beta versions of the Digital Wellbeing program.

Google Home Hub

The Google Home Hub is a smart display designed to work with Google Assistant. The device is pegged to have a 7 inch screen and ‘crystal clear audio’. The device focuses on getting things done hands free and working with voice search. You can get your commute , calendar, reminders and more on your home screen. It will also enable you to control your lights, cameras, TVs and more utilise the Google assistant to the fullest. Most of these features are available in Alexa enabled devices and the Apple HomePod. While the Hub has an advantage over these devices in terms of a display, pricing is going to be key for Google.

The launch event for Google is set for October 9. It will see the launch of many devices other than the Pixel 3 Smartphones and the Home Hub.

October 6, 2018
Xiaomi Poco F1 Rosso Red First Look : Pocophone Red

Xiaomi has launched the Poco F1 Rosso Red edition. The Poco F1 is available in three variants and four different colour options which are Black, Blue, Red and an Armoured edition for the top variant. The Poco F1 starts at Rs 20,999 and at this price, offers some killer features.

However, we did notice the screen bleeding issue in our video and in our use of the device as well. Additionally the Poco F1 lacks the Widevine L1 which means that it does not support HD playback on Netflix or Amazon Prime. But, if you are ready to overlook these issues, the device is a steal at this price and the Poco F1 Rosso Red only adds to its appeal.

To know more about the device, read Xiaomi Launches Poco F1 With Snapdragon 845.

The Poco F1 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ display. It has a resolution of 2246 x 1080px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The highlight of the device is the fact that it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. This chipset is used by most flagship devices. Additionally, the processor is liquid cooled offering better performance. The Poco F1 has a 4,000 mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0 support. It sports a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and a 20 MP front camera. The device also has IR Face Unlock and a rear fingerprint sensor.

The Poco F1 is available in three RAM and storage versions. It has 6 GB + 64 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB variants.

October 5, 2018
New Leak Shows Off Sand Pink Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL

The yearly launch cycle of the Google Pixel devices this year is on Oct 9th. New images have surfaced for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL showing off what appears to be a new colour. The new Pink Sand colour is in addition to the usual Black and White colours of the Pixel devices. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been subjected to a host of leaks over the past months. A few stolen devices ending up in the hands of reviewers. We have seen unboxing videos and even reviews of the phones which usually are a tight kept secret from companies.

From the information that is available, the Pixel 3 devices are expected to have two front facing cameras. While the phones will have a main 12 MP f /1.8 rear facing camera on both the standard and XL variants. The Google Pixel 3 Xl will also be the first Pixel device to have a notched display. The front cameras and ear piece on the Pixel 3 XL will reside along with the required sensors in this notch.

Pixel 3 XL Sand Pink

Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The phones will have a 5.4 inch 2160 x 1080px and 6.71 inch 2960 x 1440px display respectively. Both pixel phones will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. However, may be offered in up to 256GB storage sizes. The smaller standard sized Pixel will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL will get a 3400 mAh battery.

Also Read : Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Retail Box Revealed By Xiaomi CEO Before Official Launch

Rumors point towards a one more different Green/teal colour also known as “Mint.” But industry experts claim that the Pixel devices will only be launched in three colours. The launch for the Pixel 3 phones is around the corner and we know almost everything there is to know about the phones. There is, however, still a slim chance that Google has been trolling the internet with these leaks. And the real Pixel devices will be completely different in design. We wouldn’t hold our breath on that though.

The Pixel phones should start around the US$ 699 price tag. This would peg them at around Rs. 50,000 in the Indian market. India is also expected to get the Pixel phones by the end of October 2018.

October 5, 2018
Panasonic Unveils Eluga X1 And Eluga X1 Pro

Panasonic has launched the Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro smartphones in India. The devices have features such as InfraRed Face Unlock and wireless charging. The Eluga X1 is priced at Rs 22,990 and the Eluga X1 Pro will cost Rs 26,990 and will go on sale on October 10th.

Panasonic Eluga X1

The Eluga X1 has a stainless steel body with a 2.5D curved glass back. The display has the popular notch and the back of the device hosts the dual camera setup and the fingerprint scanner. It has a 6.18 inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px. It has Gorilla Glass 3 for protection against scratches.

The device runs on the Mediatek Helio P60 processor and has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The storage on the device is expandable up to 256 GB using a microSD card. It packs a 3,000 mAh battery and runs Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box.

The device has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera with AI technology and Screen Recognition Technology. It has features such as Face Beauty Mode, Bokeh effect, Live Photos, Time Lapse and Group Selfie. It has a 16 MP front camera for better selfies.

Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro

The Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro is similar to the Eluga X1 in all aspects except for RAM and storage options. The device has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 256 GB. Both the smartphones use the same Mediatek Helio P60 Processor.

The devices have InfraRed Face Unlock and wireless charging, which is not usually seen in this price segment. The IR FaceUnlock lets you unlock your device even in darkness. The device have a 3. mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port.

The Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro have a lot of AI features. Panasonic has introduced its AI and Machine Learning Platform Arbo Hub on these smartphones. The Arbo Hub provides access to multiple apps on just one platform. It has services such as cab bookings, bill payments, news, sports, and more. Panasonic has partnered with multiple apps to ensure a better experience.

Panasonic is aiming to get back into the market with these new smartphones. However, it is trying to enter through the highly competitive mid-range segment. While it does offer features such as wireless charging and IR Face Unlock, its competitors offer faster processors and devices like the Poco F1 offer the flagship Snapdragon 845 SoC at a lesser price. However, Panasonic is trying to mainly target the offline market and will make the devices available in retail stores and also Flipkart.

October 5, 2018
Moto One Power First Sale Today

The Moto One Power is the latest offering from Motorola in India. The device was launched on 24th September at a press event. The device is Motorola’s contender in the highly competitive mid range smartphone market. However, Motorola has managed to pack in features that allow it to stand out from the crowd. The smartphone will go on sale in India today for the first time. The company will sell the samrtphone in flash sales on Flipkart and today happens to be the first one at 12 noon. The device ships with Android One Oreo operating system. The smartphone is a Android one device, the company will roll out latest Android versions pretty fast.

Buy the Motorola One Power here.

Also read: HMD Launches Nokia 7.1 With Android One And Zeiss Optics

Specifications

The Moto One Power has a 6.2 inch notch display. It is a full HD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density of 403 ppi. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 chipset. This is an Octa-Core CPU with Kyro 260 processors that is clocked at 1.8 GHz. It has the Adreno 509 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage and it also supports microSD cards up to 256 GB.

Talking about the optics of the device, it has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual back camera setup with LED flash and the front camera is a 12 MP shooter with flash. It supports dual 4G VoLTE and has a triple slot tray that can accept two SIM cards and a microSD card simultaneously.

The smartphone has 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a Type-C USB connector for charging and data transfers. The device can be securely unlocked by the Finger Print sensor or the pattern lock. One key highlight of the device is it’s 5000 mAh mammoth battery. The device also supports Turbo charging and Motorola is kind enough to pack in the fast charge in the box itself.

The device only comes in a Black colour option and has a price tag of Rs. 15,999 and will be exclusively available on Flipkart.

Buy the Motorola One Power here.

October 5, 2018
HMD Launches Nokia 7.1 With Android One And Zeiss Optics

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphone at its highly anticipated event in London. The Nokia 7.1 is made up of all the right things that Nokia had done during its glory days. It has a 5.84 inch FHD+ HDR display, a premium and stylish finish, a Zeiss rear camera setup and Android One.

Design

The Nokia 7.1 has a simple but elegant design. It is made of one piece aluminium and 2.5D curved glass edges. The display sports a notch and the back of the device has the dual rear camera setup, along with the fingerprint scanner and Android One branding.

Also Read: LG V40 ThinQ Launched With Five Cameras

Display

Sporting a 5.85 inch FHD+ display with a notch, and has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. It has a 19:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 432 ppi. The Nokia 7.1 is the first smartphone by HMD to carry their “Pure Display” technology. Usually, flagship devices have HDR10 support, making the display more crisp.

The Nokia 7.1 has a special chip created by PixelWorks which helps it to convert any content to the HDR10 format. This is the standard HDR format and Nokia says this conversion is done in real-time. What this means is that no matter what you will view on your device, it will be in HDR. An HDR display is not a bump in resolution but in terms of the Dynamic Range, resulting in more vivid, contrasting colours and a better viewing experience.

Processor

The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC with the Adreno 509 GPU. It has an Octa Core Kryo 260 CPU with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz. It offers 3 GB and 4 GB RAM options and 32 GB and 64 GB storage options. The storage is expandable up to 400 GB using a microSD card. Under the hood, the device packs a 3,060 mAh battery. Nokia claims that it will offer full day performance.

Running Android Oreo out of the box, the device will receive Android 9 Pie by the end of November, according to the company. The Nokia 7.1 runs on Android One. This gives the device a clean stock Android experience and speedy software updates.

Camera

The Nokia 7.1 has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup. The 12 MP f/1.8 is a Zeiss lens which offers the highest quality, according to Nokia. We have seen that earlier Nokia devices with Zeiss lenses always offered a great camera experience and the same can be expected from the Nokia 7.1. The 5 MP lens is a depth sensor. This helps the camera create better portraits, and also support the live Bokeh feature.

As of now, Nokia only offers this feature in its Flagship Nokia 8 smartphone. The live Bokeh mode features a slider which lets the user control the amount of blur in the background while taking a shot. The device also features a 8 MP front facing camera with an aperture of f/2.0. The device also features an improved ‘bothie mode’ which allows users to take a picture using the front and rear camera at the same time. The camera also has AI integration which will improve its performance.

Price & Availability

The Nokia 7.1 has been launched and will reach the European market soon. However, there is no word about the India launch. The device will go on sale in the US for $ 349 which is around Rs 25,000 and is available in Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel colours.

October 5, 2018
OnePlus 6 To Get A Rs.5000 Discount

OnePlus 6 is the current flagship from OnePlus which was launched earlier this year. It is a flagship device at a very competitive price. The smartphone originally came with a price tag of Rs 34,999 for the 64 GB storage variant. Now, Amazon is offering a temporary price cut for the OnePlus 6. Amazon is celebrating their Great Indian Festival Sale from October 10th to October 15th. During the Amazon sale, OnePlus will sell the device at a discount of Rs 5,000. After the discount, the effective price of the smartphone will be Rs. 29,999.

Additionally, The launch of next generation of the OnePlus flagship is just around the corner. The upcoming OnePlus 6T is set to launch on October 18.

Also read: OnePlus 6T New Features, Launch Date and Price.

Buying the OnePlus 6 still makes sense. We say so because the new device will have a higher price than the current generation as confirmed by the company. A lot of components like the processor of the new device will be carried forward from the current OnePlus 6. Due to the fact that the Snapdragon 845 is the best processor that Qualcomm has on offer for now. OnePlus earlier confirmed the new device will not have the 3.5 mm headphone mm jack which can also be another reason to choose the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 specifications

The OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density of 402 ppi. Powering the smartphone is an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with the Adreno 630 GPU. The device had Android 8.1 Oreo but now has received updates for the latest Android 9.0 Pie. OnePlus has their custom android skin which they build on the latest android version. The device has two storage variants. A 6 GB RAM with 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM variant with 128 GB of storage (Note: The price 29,999 is for the 6 GB RAM, 64 GB vaiant) .However, OnePlus 6 does not offer an option to expand the inbuilt storage.

The smartphone has 16 MP + 20 MP dual rear camera with Dual-Led flash and a 16 MP front-facing shooter. The device has a 3,300 mAh battery with dash charge support. The device has an accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, gyroscope and a rear-mounted finger print sensor for additional security. Along with the fingerprint sensor the device can also be safely unlocked by the facial recognition which is quite precise and fast. The device has dual 4G VoLTE SIM card support. In terms of connectivity it has Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and USB Type-C 1.o for charging and data transfers. OnePlus packages the device with a pre-applied screen protector, a TPU case, user manual , SIM tray ejector and the dash charger along with the Type-C data cable.

Overall, OnePlus 6 is an excellent phone and after the discount which Amazon is offering that makes it an even better deal. You can also watch our video for the device below.

October 4, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro Leaked Ahead of Global Launch

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro has been leaked ahead of its launch. The device will launch at a special Galaxy event by Samsung on October 11th. Today, a German website claims to have the official specifications of the device.

Design:

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro has a quad rear camera setup. The lenses are arranged in a vertical manner and have the LED flash below them. The device has a fingerprint scanner on the back. The front is more conventional with thick bezels and no notch.

Specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro has a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display. It has an FHD+ display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. The device has also waived off physical navigation buttons, which are-on screen now. The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa Core Chipset and has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. This is expandable up to 512 GB using a microSD card.

The Device is houses a 3720 mAh battery and has Quick Charge 2.0 support. It also features face recognition and has a USB Type-C for for connectivity and charging.

Let the fun times begin, this October 11, 2018. pic.twitter.com/8zzWYAgiWB

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) September 14, 2018

Camera:

The camera is surely the highlight of the device. The quad camera setup does not seem improbable as Samsung had mentioned the words “4x fun” on the invite for the event. The source mentions that the camera has the following specifications.

It has a 24 MP main camera with optical image stabilisation and an aperture of f/1.7. The second is a 5 MP depth sensor for live focus and has an aperture of f/2.2. The third camera is a 8 MP wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.4. The fourth camera, has a 10 MP f/2.4 sensor with 2x optical zoom. The front camera is an 8 MP snapper with autofocus and an aperture of f/1.7.

All the information is from the source which claims that the features are true. To find out whether it is legit or not, we will just have to wait for the upcoming October 11 ‘Special Galaxy Event’.

October 4, 2018
Blackberry Evolve To Go on Sale In India Starting October 10

Optiemus Infracom is the licensed manufacturer of Blackberry Smartphones in India. In the month of August, the company launched the Blackberry Evolve and Evolve X for the Indian market. The devices were supposed to go on sale by mid-september. But, due to some manufacturing delays that did not happen. Now Optiemus Infracom has announced that the Blackberry Evolve will go on sale from October 10 in India and will be Amazon exclusive. However, Blackberry is yet to reveal as to when the Evolve X will go on sale.

Display & Operating System

The Blackberry Evolve has a 5.99 inch capacitive IPS LCD screen. It has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The smartphone has a 76.6% screen to body ratio and weighs in at 170 grams. For protection, the screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Processor & Storage

The Blackberry Evolve is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. It has an Octa-Core Cortex-A53 processor and has a clock speed of 1.8 GHz along with the Adreno 506 GPU. The device has 64 Gb of inbuilt storage and has 4 GB of RAM. In terms of expandable storage the device can accept microSD cards of upto 256 GB.

Camera & Battery

The smartphone has dual 13 MP rear cameras with dual tone LED flash that can also record 1080p full HD videos at 30 FPS. The device has a 16 MP front facing camera with led flash that records 1080p full HD videos at 30/60 FPS. The Blackberry Evolve has a 4,000 mAh battery and supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0.

Connectivity & Colours

In terms of connectivity, the Blackberry Evolve has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and a USB Type-C connector for charging and data transfer. The device also features a rear-mounted finger print sensor for added security. The smartphone is available only in Black colour.

The Blackberry Evolve has a price tag of Rs 24,990 and will be available for purchase starting 10th October on Amazon.

October 4, 2018
LG V40 ThinQ Launched With Five Cameras

The new LG V40 ThinQ is the second flagship device launched by LG this year. It is pretty similar to the LG G7 in terms of specifications and design, but performs a monster leap in the camera department. The smartphone has 5 cameras; three on the back and two front cameras.

Camera:

The camera setup on the LG V40 ThinQ is unique, with three rear cameras and two front cameras. The three rear cameras are actually three different cameras and not just three sensors. This means that each camera produces a different picture, of varying size and quality.

The setup features a standard 12 MP camera, which is the primary camera. This has a f/1.5 aperture and a pixel size of 1.4 micron. This is a larger pixel size than the LG G7, and will offer an improved camera performance. Next up, it has a super wide 16 MP camera with a f/1.9 aperture and a 107 degree field of view. Along with this, there is a 12 MP telephoto camera and offers 2x the zoom capability over a regular lens.

The three different cameras provide different images, as mentioned before and LG has incorporated features that really make this setup useful. The device has a’triple preview’ feature which shows you a live preview from all the three cameras, simultaneously. With this, you can choose as to which camera would be the best option for that particular setting. The smartphone also has a ‘triple shot’ feature which lets you take the same image from all the three cameras, without having to switch from one camera to another. Interestingly, it also saves a GIF transition between the shots along with the three individual images.

The camera also has a cine shot feature which lets you animate a certain part of your image, to make it more interesting. The LG V40 ThinQ has AI camera features as well which automatically adjust saturation, shutter speed and other settings to ensure that you shoot the best image. The camera also has inbuilt Google lens functionality.

Specifications:

The LG V40 ThinQ has a 6.4 inch, OLED display. It has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px, a 19:5:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 537 ppi. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and an always-on display.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with an Octa Core CPU. It has the Adreno 630 GPU. the device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 512 GB. The LG V40 ThinQ has Boombox speakers and a 32-bit quad DAC. It has DTS X Surround Sound and a headphone jack as well.

The device has an IP68 water and dust resistance rating and supports wireless charging. The LG V40 ThinQ runs Android Oreo out of the box and has a 3,300 mAh battery. The device also has a dedicated Google Assistant Button.

Launch Offers & Price:

The LG V40 ThinQ has been launched in the US and there is no word about the India launch as of now. It retails in the US between $ 900 and $ 980 depending on the mobile carrier. Pre-orders for the device are now open and LG does offer interesting deals for the same. Upon the pre-order of an LG V40 ThinQ, the company offers a DJI Osmo Mobile 2 gimbal and a SanDisk 256 GB microSD card for free, along with the device.

October 4, 2018
Microsoft Launches The New Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and Surface Headphones
Microsoft launched an updated range of the current Surface devices and added some new products in their current line-up in this year’s surface event. The event was held in New York City on October 2nd. The new devices released are the Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2, Surface Headphones and the Surface Pro 6. Microsoft has set the launch of the new devices for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

1. Surface Laptop 2:

This is an updated version of the Surface Laptop that Microsoft released last year. The device has the new 8th Generation Intel Core processor. The user can opt for the Intel Core i5 or i7 processor as per their needs. It has a 13.5 inch PixelSense Display with a 2256 x 1504 px resolution and has a pixel density of 201 ppi.

PixelSense is Microsoft’s technology that can sense the amount of pressure that is being put on the display of Surface devices. This technology broadens the possibilities of what a touch screen is capable of. Microsoft is utilising this technology in their surface accessories like the Surface Pen and the Surface Dial. The display has 10 point muti-touch capabilities. In terms of storage, the users can select the SSD storage capacity which ranges from 128 GB to 1 TB. The RAM can be configured to either 8 GB or 16 GB. The device runs the Intel UHD 620 Graphics irrespective of the processor selection.

In terms of I/O ports the device has one USB 3.0 connector, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, mini display port and one surface connector port which is compatible with the Surface Dial screen interactions. The laptop also has a 720p HD webcam, dual stereo microphones and an ambient light sensor. The Surface Laptop 2 is available in four different colours: Burgundy, Platinum, Cobalt Blue and Black. The laptop price ranges from $ 999 for the base variant and goes all the way upto $ 2,199 for the top end variant.

2. Surface Studio 2:

This is an updated version of the previously launched Surface Studio. Now Microsoft has updated the processor, graphics card and the storage. The Surface Studio 2 has an easy tilt screen which can be used to write and even draw on. Microsoft is targeting this machine towards design professionals. The screen is a 28 inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Like the Surface Laptop 2, the Surface Studio 2 also has a 10 point multi-touch screen.

It runs on the 7th generation Intel-core i7-7820 HQ which is a step up from last generation that used an intel 6th generation processor. The pc has 1 TB or 2 TB SSD storage options and RAM can either be configured to 16 GB or 32 GB. There are two graphics card options to choose from, the Nvidia GTX 1060 with 6 GB of DDR 5 Ram or the Nvidia GTX 1070 with 8 GB of RAM (Note: This is the graphics card RAM and not the system’s main RAM).

In terms of camera, video and audio, it has a 5 MP front facing camera with 1080 HD video recording, dual microphones and 2.1 Dolby Stereo speakers. In terms of wireless connectivity, it has an 802.11 ac A/B/G/N Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. The device weighs in at 9.56 kg. Other than Surface Studio 2, the box packs the Surface Pen, the surface keyboard, the surface mouse and the power cord for the device. The Surface Studio’s base model starts at $ 3,499 and goes upto $ 4,799 for the top of the line variant.

3. Surface Pro 6:

The Surface Pro was first launched in 2013 and has reached its 6th generation. The Surface Pro is Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s iPad. But the Surface Pro and iPad are fundamentally very different. The Apple iPad is very app driven and a mobile version of the complete computing experience whereas the Surface Pro 6 is a full fledged computer. The Surface Pro is Microsoft’s take on building a portable computer. The Surface Pro 6 has a detachable physical keyboard and it has a kick-back stand that can be adjusted to different angles to make it stand upright. The detachable keyboard is sold seprately.

The device has a 12.3 inch 10 point multi-touch display. The screen has a resolution of 2736 x 1824 px and a pixel density of 267 ppi. Powering the tablet is an 8th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. The device has Intel UHD 620 Graphics built-in. Like the Surface Laptop 2, the RAM can be configured to either 8 GB or 16 GB. SSD storage can be selected from 128 GB upto 1 TB. The device has Bluetooth 4.1 technology and 802.11ac A/B/G/N Wi-Fi. It has an Accelerometer, a Gyroscope and an Ambient light sensor.

The I/o ports device has are: one USB 3.0 port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Mini DisplayPort, Surface Connector (Microsoft’s proprietor connector) and a microSDXC card port. Microsoft claims the device has a battery backup of upto 13.5 hours which will vary depending upon the usage of the device. The tablet weighs at 775 grams for the i5 variant and 792 grams for the i7 variant. The price of the device varies between $ 899 and $ 1,899 depending upon the configuration.

Additional Accessories:
- Surface Pen: It is an active stylus and a digital pen that Microsoft developed to work alongside their Surface devices with PixelSense technology. It has variable pressure sensitivity points that allows it to work like a real life paint brush or a pen. Microsoft is mainly targeting it towards professionals in the design industry. People in this field can take advantage of the technological advancements that a digital design canvas offers compared to the traditional pen and paper.
- Surface Dial: This is yet another accessory that is mainly targeted towards designing professionals. The dial sits on top of the screen of the Surface Laptop or Studio. It provides functionalities like zoom in and out, selecting paint-brush and a bunch of other features that can ease the work of professionals.
4. Surface Headphones:

This is another key product that Microsoft announced at this year’s Surface event. Microsoft Surface headphones have a lot of handy features. The headphones automatically pauses the audio as you remove them from your head and then resumes audio as you put them back.

They have Cortana integration. Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant with whom the user can interact to perform certain tasks. You can ask Cortana to set reminders, inquire about the weather, etc. This is just a small example of what the virtual assistant is capable of. To control the volume of the headphones you can simply rotate your fingers around it’s ear cup. They also have variable active noise cancellation. The headphones have four microphones that helps in improving the noise cancellation quality. With this feature the user can filter or allow the amount of ambient sound that gets to your ears. The headphones are compatible with Windows 10, Android, iOS and macOs. They are available in Light Grey colour and have a price tag of $ 350.

Your Phone App

Additionally, Microsoft also demostrated their application “Your Phone” for Windows. With this application the user can directly respond to text messages they receive on their Android phone. This a really convenient feature and the user does not need to switch back and forth between the computer and phone to respond to text messages.
October 3, 2018
Nokia Shares A Mysterious Teaser Ahead Of Nokia 7.1 Plus Launch

HMD Global is set to launch a new Nokia smartphone tomorrow. In the run up to this launch, it has posted a teaser on twitter, that sure has everyone confused. The event will see the launch of the Nokia 7.1 Plus and maybe the flagship Nokia 9 PureView.

Want an exclusive look at our next launch and get close to the action? Like this Tweet to find out more! It’s in your hands… #Nokiamobilelive pic.twitter.com/jIru50HYTH

— HMD (@HMDdevices) October 2, 2018

The post ends with the silhouette of a smartphone and the date of the launch. This could mean that we will see the launch of just the Nokia 7.1 Plus tomorrow. However, a surprise from Nokia could also be on the way in the form of the Nokia 9. HMD Global had recently acquired the PureView trademark and it is rumoured that it will be using it in the upcoming Nokia 9 flagship. This adds strength to the rumours that the Nokia 9 has a penta camera setup.

Nokia 7.1 Plus:

The Nokia 7.1 Plus has been subject to many leaks before its launch, with the latest taking place today. According to the alleged renders, the device has a notch on its display and a dual camera setup along with a fingerprint reader on the back. The Nokia 7.1 Plus is reported to have a 5.84 inch IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and 2244 x 1080 px resolution display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC with 3 GB and 4 GB RAM options. It will have microSD card support with 32 GB and 64 GB memory options.

The device is said to have a 12 MP + 5 MP rear camera setup and a 8 MP front camera. Along with this, a report claims that the price of the upcoming device has been leaked and that it will start at around Rs 29,000 in India.

Nokia 9 PureView:

Although we might not see this smartphone being launched tomorrow, we are adding it as a bonus. The device has picked up a lot fo attention due to its unique penta camera setup. While the design isn’t appealing to many, the functionality of the 5 cameras could be something to look out for. The design is already patented by Zeiss, which adds strength to the rumours. Also, recent reports stating that the Nokia 9 will carry the PureView trademark push the odds in favour of such a device. The PureView trademark is only carried by devices which have a groundbreaking camera setup. Therefore, a lot can be expected form the Nokia 9.

October 3, 2018
Google’s New App Lets You Use Your Android Device Hands-Free

The Google Voice Access app has been launched and provides an entirely hands-free experience to users. The feature is only available on Android phones as of now and lets you navigate through apps, compose and edit text, and talk to Google Assistant. The tech giant has made this app keeping in mind the millions of people with motor and mobility impairments.

The app provides a much more extensive experience as compared to the Google Assistant. With the new app, you can “click buttons”, control apps, scroll and navigate app screens and basically do almost anything, without having to touch the phone. While Google has built the app to help people with disabilities, those without a disability can use it too. The app will is handy in tight situations like cooking or when one has got their hands full.

It works through a system which places numbers on the screen, which you can call out to access those features. Simply call out the number and the app will perform the specific task or open the feature. To get a better understanding the position of numbers, take a look at the image below.

Other than this, you can also instruct your smartphone to “turn up the volume” or “turn off device”. You can also change these in the settings menu. You can also instruct the device to scroll up or down through a menu. The app also helps you send whole messages and has simple editing tools as well. You can tell the app to change or delete certain words and even delete entire lines. You can also access the full list of commands under the “show all commands” section in the settings menu.

The Google Voice Access App is available Globally on the PlayStore for free. As of now, it only supports English language and Google is bringing additional languages to the app soon.

October 3, 2018