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Xiaomi Mi 8 Gets Android 9

The Xiaomi Mi 8 has received the much awaited Android 9 Pie based MIUI 10 as an insider beta in China. The MIUI 10 was released way back in May 2018 in China and was released globally in July.

The MIUI 10 packs a lot of new features such as full screen gestures, optimised performance of the system, new natural sounds. On 6th September, Xiaomi brought the latest version of Android to its users. The Mi 8 received the Android Pie update on the Mi 8 insider beta.

Also Read: Google Has Announced The Android 9 Pie Go Edition

Android Pie is available on Mi 8 (insider beta) now in China. It will roll out later for global. pic.twitter.com/p19XKaHlIQ

— Xiaomi HyperOS (@XiaomiHyperOS_) September 6, 2018

The China version of the ROM can be installed on to your Mi 8 devices. This version, however does not have google play services and only supports Mandarin and English. The update can be found along with the instructions to download it on this website.

More languages and additional google apps will be available as soon as the global release of the ROM rolls out.

September 7, 2018
Nokia 9 Leaked With Hands- On Images

A few days back we brought to you an image of an alleged Nokia 9 with a 5 camera setup. Now, a clearer image, which gives us a proper view of this ‘exotic’ setup has surfaced. This new image adds a bit more strength to the earlier rumours and could give us an idea as to what Nokia’s next big flagship could be.

HMD recently acquired the ‘PureView’ trademark. The PureView devices are representative of a time when Nokia’s devices were the undisputed leader in the smartphone camera segment. Nokia might be planning to make a comeback with the Nokia 9 and its 5 camera setup. This move could truly bring back the revolutionary essence of the preview trademark.

The alleged Nokia 9 has an unusual camera setup. The device has three lenses placed vertically while two others are on the sides. There is an LED flash and some sort of sensor placed in a way that could be to complete the entire design.

As reported earlier, the design is not entirely unbelievable and could be true to mark Nokia;s next big flagship device. Zeiss, has a technology patent which is very similar to the camera setup shown here. This particular setup uses multiple, smaller lenses to provide varying zoom levels without the need for larger modules.

The Nokia 9 will be the first Nokia device to run the flagship Snapdragon 845 SoC, and will have 8 GB of RAM, according to reports. The device is also rumoured to sport a 6 inch AMOLED display and will have a 3900 mAh battery along with IP68 certification.

September 7, 2018
Apple iPhone Prices Leaked: iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone 9

In the latest of a series of leaks about the upcoming Apple iPhone, the prices of the 3 upcoming iPhones has been leaked. Earlier, we saw renders of the upcoming devices. This was followed by a detailed video showcasing the largest version of the upcoming iPhone.

Another leak, suggested that the larger OLED version of the upcoming iPhone will be called the iPhone Xs Max. Suggesting that the smaller version will be called the iPhone Xs. This also hints at the idea that the two devices will be very similar in terms of design and specs as earlier leaks have already shown us.

Adding to these two, Apple will also launch a third, much cheaper variant, the iPhone 9. The device will have a 6.1 inch LCD display according to reports. It will also use an aluminium frame along with the LCD display to keep prices down.

Prices:

According to reports, the 6.1 inch LCD iPhone 9 will cost close to what the iPhone 8 costed during the time of tis release. The iPhone Xs pitted to be priced the same as the iPhone 8 Plus was during its launch. The iPhone Xs Max will fall in the same bracket as the iPhone X.

Converting this to figures, the alleged costs of the 3 upcoming iPhones are as follows. The LCD iPhone 9 will be the cheapest, at $ 699 which is around Rs 50,000. The iPhone Xs will take the middle spot with a price of $ 800 which is around Rs 64,000. The premium iPhone Xs Max will cost you $ 999 which is around Rs 71,000.

Ananlysts also predict that the cheaper LCD iPhone 9 will be more aggressively marketed in countries like India and China where there is a bigger market for this price range. Another input is also that Apple will be dropping the ‘Plus’ suffix with its phones. The bigger devices will be followed by a ‘Max’ now, according to experts.

September 7, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro With In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Launched In India

Vivo launched its V11 Pro smartphone in India, today. The device is the first smartphone to offer an in-display fingerprint scanner at this price range. The device also sports a water drop notch and a glass body, making it all the more premium. Here is all there is to know about the new Vivo V11 Pro.

Design & Display:

The Vivo V11 Pro has a glass body design, giving it a more luxurious feel. The device sports a large 6.41 inch display with a tiny water drop notch. The back houses a dual camera setup. The 6.41 inch screen has a super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The device has a 19:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The display also houses the in-display fingerprint sensor which Vivo claims is 50% more accurate than the sensor in the Vivo NEX.

Processor:

The in-display fingerprint scanner

Running on the Snapdragon 660 processor with an AI engine, the device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded upto 256 GB. The processor is an octave core processor with clock speeds of upto 2.2 GHz and is supported by an Adreno 512 GPU. The Vivo V11 Pro runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Camera:

The main camera is a dual 12 MP + 5 MP setup with an aperture of f/1.8 and f/2.4 respectively which uses dual pixel technology. This offers a better lowlight experience and faster autofocus. The camera also has AI scene recognition and a bokeh re-focus mode.

The camera captures 4K video at 30 fps and has PDAF and a depth sensor. The front camera has a 25 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. This can shoot videos in 1080p at 30 fps. The front camera offers extensive features such as Face Beauty Mode, AI Face Shaping and AI Selfie Lighting.

Vivo also unveiled the Funmoji, which looks very similar to the Apple’s Animoji.

Battery:

The device packs a 3400 mAh battery. The device supports dual engine fast charging resulting in faster charging speeds with a 9 layer protection technology.

Price & Other Features:

Buy the Vivo V11 Pro here

The biggest feature that the phone brings in is the in-display fingerprint scanner. Vivo says this is the fourth generation of the fingerprint scanner is and is the most advanced version produced by the company. The device also has AI face unlock coupled with an Infrared sensor for unlocking in the dark, according to Vivo.

Vivo also offers a one time screen replacement on the device and a Rs 2000 cash back is available with HDFC bank cards.

The Vivo V11 Pro is priced at Rs 25990 in India and will be available soon.

For more details, check out our detailed review of the Vivo V11 Pro:

September 6, 2018
Honor 8X And 8X Max Launched

Honor has launched the 8X and 8X Max in China, with a global release possible soon. The Honor 8X and 8X Max have taken everyone by surprise due to their massive size. The Honor 8X, which is the smaller of the two devices, has a whooping 6.5 inch display which even outclasses the 6.4 inch display the Samsung Note 9 has.

To compete with this, the Honor 8X Max has a colossal 7.12 inch display which can qualify it for a tablet too. However, the devices are as large as one would imagine them to be. The design of the phones use aspect ratios which are wider than normal thanks to their notches and almost bezels less screens.

Another primary difference between the two phones is the notch present on the display. while the Honor 8X flaunts a typical notch, while the 8X Max has a smaller, water drop notch. The water drop notch is present only in a small part, surrounding the camera.

Honor 8X:

The Honor 8X has a 6.5 inch FHD+ display. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by the Kirin 710 SoC and offers 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It has an internal memory of 64 GB/ 128 GB which is expandable.

The device has a 20 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup with an aperture of f/1.8. The front facing camera has a 16 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. The Honor 8X also has a fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack, bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G VoLTE.

The device has been launched in China for CNY 1,399 which is around Rs 14,700 and CNY 1,599 which is around Rs 16,800 for its 4GB and 6 GB variant respectively.

Honor 8X Max:

The Honor 8X Max has a 7.12 inch FHD+ display. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 636 SoC and has 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB/ 128 GB which is expandable.

The device has a 16 MP f/2.0 + 2 MP f/2.4 dual rear camera setup. The front facing camera has a 8 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. The Honor 8X Max also has a fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack, bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G VoLTE.

The device has been launched in China for CNY 1,499 which is around Rs 15,700 and CNY 1,799 which is around Rs 19,000 for its 64 GB and 128 GB storage variant respectively.

The devices have been launched in China and the global release is still awaited. However, despite other features, both the devices use micro USB and not USB Type-C which is a bit disappointing.

September 6, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Honor 9N Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6 Pro in India today. The company claims that the device offers the best specifications in its price bracket. We decided to put this to the test, so here’s a comparison between the Redmi 6 Pro, the Honor 9N and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro. For the review, we are comparing the base models of all the three devices.

Design & Display:

In terms of design, the three devices are a bit different. The Redmi 6 Pro and Honor 9N have a display notch on their 5.84 inch screens. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro has a 5.99 inch screen, without a notch.

The Redmi 6 Pro and Honor 9N have a 19:9 ratio display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro has a 18:9 aspect ratio with 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Zenfone Max Pro lags behind in pixel density with 403 ppi while the other two devices have a pixel density of 432 ppi.

Also Read : Zenfone Max Pro 6GB vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Mi A2

Processor:

The Redmi 6 Pro has a Snapdragon 625 processor while the Zenfone Max Pro has the superior Snapdragon 636 chipset. The Honor 9N runs the Kirin 659 SoC. Both the Redmi 6 Pro and Zenfone Max Pro have 3 GB of RAM while the Honor 9N has 4 GB of RAM.

Battery & Storage:

The Zenfone Max Pro is clearly the winner with a massive 5000 mAh battery. The Redmi 6 Pro follows with a 4000 mAh battery while the Honor 9N has a 3000 mAh battery. In terms of storage, both the Zenfone Max Pro and Redmi 6 Pro have 32 GB of storage while the Honor 9N has 64 GB of storage. The Redmi 6 Pro and Honor 9N have expandable storage up to 256 GB. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro has an expandable memory of up to 2 TB.

Camera:

All the three smartphones have a dual primary camera setup. The Redmi 6 Pro uses a 12 MP + 5 MP dual camera sensor and has AI portrait mode and Image Stabilisation for video. The Honor 9N has a 13 MP + 2 MP setup with depth sensor.

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro has a 16 MP + 5 MP setup with one of the sensors acting as a dedicated bokeh camera. The Redmi 6 Pro has a 5 MP front camera with AI integration. The Honor 9N and Asus Zenfone Max Pro both have a 16 MP front sensor. All three device use the front camera for their face unlock system as well.

Verdict:

All the three devices have clearly cut some corners when it comes to overall performance to appeal to certain segments of the market. While one offers superior performance, one offers extended battery life. All the three perform well in the camera segment, something they have in common.

Specifications	Redmi 6 Pro	Honor 9N	Asus Zenfone Max Pro
Price	Rs 10,999	Rs 11,999	Rs 10,999
Display	5.84 inch 2280 x 1080 pixels FHD+ 19:9 ratio 432 ppi	5.84 inches 2280 x 1080 pixels FHD+ 19:9 ratio 432 ppi	5.99 inch 2160 x 1080 FHD+ 18:9 ratio 403 ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Adreno 506 GPU	Kirin 659 ARM Mali TR830 MP2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Adreno 509 GPU
RAM	3 GB	4 GB	3 GB
Storage	32 GB, expandable up to 256 GB	64 GB, expandable up to 256 GB	32 GB, expandable up to 2TB
Primary Camera	12 MP + 5 MP dual camera f/2.2 aperture PDAF AI Portrait mode Electric image stabilization Video: 1080 p @ 30 fps	13 MP + 2 MP dual camera PDAF Depth Sensor Video: 1080 p @ 30 fps	16 MP + 5 MP dual Camera Dedicated Bokeh Camera f/2.4 aperture PDAF Portrait Mode Video: 4K @ 30 fps
Front Camera	5 MP sensor AI portrait mode AI beautify	16 MP sensor 3D beauty effect	16MP sensor Beauty shot Portrait mode Bokeh mode
Battery	4000 mAh	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Additional Features	Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor Dual Sim + Dedicated microSD slot	Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor	Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor Dual Sim + Dedicated microSD slot

September 5, 2018

Nokia 9 With 5 Cameras Leaked

A few years back, a flagship device brought with it a revolutionary feature. Nowadays, a flagship device brings along various leaks, revealing the so called feature. The latest victim of a leak is the alleged Nokia 9. A picture of a Nokia device with five cameras has surfaced recently and could possibly be the upcoming flagship.

Five Cameras, how is that even possible you say? Well, the smartphone industry has gone through radical changes in the past few years so its not so unbelievable. We have arrived at a juncture where we have three cameras, in display fingerprint scanners and sliding cameras!

Via Slashleaks

The Leak:

The leaked image shows a device with the Nokia branding housing five lenses and one flash on its back. The device is also seen to have an Android One branding, hinting at a clean, stock android experience. The image does not give us a clearer look at the smartphone since it appears to have been taken through a glass panel.

What is interesting though, is the fact that the arrangement of the 5 cameras is very similar to a technology patented by Zeiss. It is common knowledge that Nokia uses Zeiss lenses for its smartphones. The Zeiss ‘Miniature Zoom Camera’ technology arranges multiple smaller lenses in a circle. This would consist of an image sensor, normal lenses and a second group of rotating lenses with different focal lengths. Therefore, these would ensure different zoom levels without the need to use a larger module.

Nokia 9 Specs:

The Nokia 9 is a much awaited flagship and some more rumours about the specifications have been doing the rounds. The device is said to have a 6 inch AMOLED display with an in display fingerprint scanner. The lack of a fingerprint scanner in the leaked image could point to the same. The device has the Snapdragon 845 SoC with 8 GB of RAM, according to reports. Along with this, it will reportedly have IP68 certification, 256 GB of storage and a 3900 mAh battery.

Although the leak may seem to be unusual, we can’t totally dismiss it. With the leaps and bounds in smartphone technology and a need to get back int0 the smartphone market, it will be interesting to see what Nokia brings with its next flagship. Recently HMD acquired the Pureview trademark back from Microsoft, could this be the next Nokia Pureview phone? Only time will tell.

September 5, 2018
Redmi 6 Pro Launched In India

The Redmi 6 Pro has been launched in India by Xiaomi, following a lot of anticipation. The Redmi 6 Pro is one of the three smartphones launched by Xiaomi today, the other two being Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. Following a series of tweets and teasers on Amazon as well, we finally have our hands on the device. Xiaomi also announced that the device will be having dual VoLTE support. So here’s everything about the brand new Redmi 6 Pro.

Display:

The Redmi 6 Pro has a 5.84 inch LCD display and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It has a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and thus a pixel density of 432 ppi. It is the only device of the three launched to sport a notch on its display. The notch is also quite visible and is complimented by a chin at the bottom of the screen. The notch can also be hidden via settings.

Processor:

Housing the octagon core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, the Redmi 6 Pro has a clock speed of 2.0 GHz. It has the Adreno 506 GPU. The phone is available in two variants, offering 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM respectively. The device also has internal storage options of 32 GB and 64 GB, which is expandable up to 256 GB. Running the MIUI 9.6 which will be upgraded to MIUI 10 soon, the device has Android 8.1 Oreo.

Camera:

At the rear, an AI enabled dual camera setup with 12 MP + 5 MP sensors is present on the phone. The sensors also have an aperture of f/ 2.2 each. Having PDAF and depth sensors, the dynamic range of the camera increases. The AI portrait mode gives an enhanced experience.

The Redmi 6 Pro can shoot videos in 1080p at 30 fps. The front facing camera has a 5 MP sensor with an aperture of f /2.0. It can shoot videos in 1080p at 30 fps as well.

Battery:

Running on a 4000 mAh battery, it is expected to pack quite a punch. The device also has fast charging.

Price and Other Features:

The Redmi 6 Pro is priced at Rs 10,999 for its 3 GB / 32 GB variant and Rs 12,999 for its 4 GB / 64 GB variant. The prices are introductory and may be revised after a period of two months.

The device also has fingerprint scanner, face unlock and smart lock.The device also has 2+1 card slot, which includes a dedicated microSD slot. Xiaomi has also included a slim case for the phone in the box. It is available from 11th September exclusively on Amazon and on Xiaomi’s official website and will come to Xiaomi’s retail stores soon.

Buy the Redmi 6 Pro Here

For more details, check out our detailed review below:

September 5, 2018
Poco F1’s Second Flash Sale Today Including The Armoured Edition

The much awaited Xiaomi Poco F1 will have its second flash sale today. The Armoured edition of the Poco F1 will be available on sale today for the first time. The device has created a ripple in the smartphone market with its flagship specifications at a mid-range price. With the first sale of the Poco F1 being recorded as the biggest sale on Flipkart yet, it might not be so easy to get your hands on the device.

The Poco F1 will be available on Flipkart and Xiaomi’s official website. Other than the armoured edition of the device, it will be available in Graphite Black, Rosso Red and Steel Blue colours. However, one has to be incredibly fast and lucky in order to get the device. The previous sale of the Poco F1 had Xiaomi earning over Rs 200 crore in less than 5 minutes and the device being sold out very soon. Poco however, did not reveal the number of smartphones it sold. But, if the amount is over 200 crores, then it’s pretty clear that they sold at least 68,000 devices. On the other hand, if all the devices sold were base models, the units sold can be close to 1 lakh.

Going on sale at 12 PM today Buy the Poco F1 Here

Poco F1 Specifications:

The Poco F1 has a a 6.18-inch FHD+ display with a notch and an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, what really highlights the Poco F1 is the Snapdragon 845 chipset with the Adreno 639 GPU. The device is also liquid cooled, which prevents heating and offers peak performance with the chipset. The Poco F1 has four variants. The base variant offers 6GB of RAM and 64 GB storage and is priced at Rs 20,999. The second variant, priced at Rs 23,999, offers 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The top variant comes with a 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and costs Rs 28,999.

On the back, it has a dual 12MP+5MP camera setup which offers AI compatibility. The rear camera records video in 4K at 30 fps. The 20 MP front camera has an aperture of f/2.0.The device runs on a 4,000 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 3.0. It has Android 8.1 Oreo and has an IR scanner for Face Unlock and uses USB Type-C for connectivity and charging. The Poco F1 was in the news recently as the device lacs support for HD video playback. This has happened due to the limitations on the hardware, which only supports a stream of upto 540p.

For more details, check out our detailed review below:

September 5, 2018
Honor 7S Launched In India

Honor has launched its Honor 7S smartphone, adding to the list of affordable smartphones in India. The Honor 7S is priced at Rs 6999 making it really affordable.

The phone is equipped with a 5.45 inch HD+ display and a native resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The device runs on the octa core Qualcomm MSM8937 SoC. It has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The device also has a triple slot tray with dedicated slots for two sim cards and a microSD card. This can be used to expand its memory up to 256 GB.

The Honor 7S packs a 3020 mAh battery and a 13 MP rear camera with PDAF and LED Flash. The front camera has a 5 MP sensor and a low power front flash that the company calls the ‘selfie toning light’. The device will be available in Blue, Gold and Black colours. The screen has a tap to wake up/sleep function and automatic split window capability.

An eye protection mode ( Blue light filter ) and a loud earpiece are some of the additional features of the device. The Honor 7S also has face unlock making it one of the cheapest devices to offer this feature.

The Honor 7S is priced at Rs 6,999 and will be available from 14th September exclusively on Flipkart.

September 4, 2018
Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition Launched

After a series of tweets which hinted at its launch, Xiaomi finally unveiled the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red edition. The device is also available for sale on the company’s official website and will be available on Flipkart soon.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro had been launched in India with four colours; black, blue, gold and rose gold. The red coloured variant had been released in China but was not made available in India. However, with a tweet this morning, Xiaomi announced the launch of the Red edition in India as well.

Red is my favourite colour! It is the colour of love ???

Excited that we are launching the brand new Red coloured #RedmiNote5Pro, India's No. 1 selling dual camera phone!

Sale starts on https://t.co/lzFXOcGyGQ today at 10am. ? Coming soon on @Flipkart. #NayaNote ? ? pic.twitter.com/gPFXpTc3Wd

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) September 4, 2018

The Red edition of the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red edition retains all the other specifications and features of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The device has two variants, because of varying RAM. It has a 4 GB and 6 GB variant. The internal memory of the device is 64 GB. The memory of the device is expandable up to 256 GB.

It runs on the Snapdragon 636 processor clocking out at 1.8 GHz. The device features a dual rear camera with a 12 MP and a 5 MP sensor. The Redmi Note 5 Pro Red edition packs a 4000 mAh battery and runs Android 7 Nougat and MIUI 9.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro Red edition is already available on the official Xiaomi website and will soon be available on Flipkart. The device is priced at Rs 14,999 for the 4 GB/64 GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6 GB/ 64 GB variant.

September 4, 2018
LG Q Stylus+ Launched In India

LG introduced its new smartphone, the Q Stylus+. The device aims to provide another dimension to its ‘exceptionally priced’ mid-range smartphones, according to LG. They also say that the phone is aimed to further optimise the role of a stylus to ensure maximum utilisation of the device.

The device has a 6.2 inch FHD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Unlike the current trend, the device does not have a notch, it sports bezels instead. The device has a 1.5 GHz octa- core processor and has 4 GB of RAM. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo, the LG Q Stylus+ has 64 GB of internal memory which can be extended up to 2 TB.

Breaking another trend, the LG Q Stylus+ has a single camera setup on the back. This has a 16 MP sensor while the front camera has an 8 MP sensor. The device has a 3,300 mAh battery and is IP68 dust and water resistant.

LG has laid great focus on the stylus capability of the device. The stylus has ‘handwritten input features’. An intelligent palm rejection system ensures that if your hand is resting on the display, it will not meddle with the stylus’s input. The device can recognise and record handwritten notes even while the display is off. Additionally, the stylus can be used to personalise images and videos to create GIFs.

Also Read : Motorola One Power Launched : Exclusively For India

The LG Q Stylus+ will be available from 5th September and is priced at Rs 21,990.

September 4, 2018
Motorola P30 Note Launched

Motorola announced the launch of its P30 Note in China. The device is the latest addition to the P series of phones, following the Motorola P30.The massive 5000 mAh battery sets it apart from its predecessor. The Motorola P30 Note is already on sale in China.

The Motorola P30 Note has a massive 6.2 inch LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display has a native resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels and also sports a massive notch.

The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and has 4 GB/ 6 GB of RAM. It has an external memory of 64 GB. This is expandable up to 128 GB or more, according to reports. The device has ZUI 4.0 running with the Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

Also Read: Motorola One Power Launched Exclusively For India

Checking out the camera department, the P30 Note has a dual camera setup at the back. Two 16 MP + 5 MP sensors with an aperture of f/1.8 and f/2.2 respectively, comprise the setup. The front camera has a 12 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0 and supports AI beauty features.

However, the device is deeply similar to the Motorola One Power which is going to be launched exclusively in India. A few minor differences set them apart. The big difference being, the Motorola P30 Note runs the ZUI 4.0 OS and not Android One like the Motorola One Power.

The device packs a huge 5000 mAh battery, which adds to its weight. The device is available on sale in China at CNY 1,999 (Rs 20844) for the 4 GB version and CNY 2,299 (Rs 23,973) for the 6 GB version.

September 4, 2018
Apple iPad Pro 2018 Leaked

The upcoming Apple iPad Pro 2018 has been leaked with full specifications and detailed renders. The iPad Pro is expected to launch in a 12.9 inch and a smaller 10.5 inch variant at the upcoming Apple Launch Event.

Design:

From the very first glance we can see that the iPad Pro 2018 is starkly different form its earlier variants. We can see the lack of a home button, a sharper design and thin, uniform bezels around the device.

The absence of a home button could hint at the fact that the device is getting a true depth camera and Face ID. Other than this, the lack of a headphone jack is also noted on these renders. The charging port is at the bottom middle of the device. However, this is right below the Smart Connector, which is placed on the back.

The Smart Connector is used to pair the iPad Pro with a keyboard to increase usability. The move to shift the Smart Connector to the bottom could be because of the fact that Face ID does not work horizontally. Therefore, the new iPad Pro might be used vertically, even for typing.

Specifications:

Two variants, the 12.9 inch and 10.5 inch iPad Pro are expected this year. However, it is reported that neither of them will have an OLED, rather they will have an LCD panel.

The iPad Pro 2018 is also reported to run on the new A12X chipset. According to rumours, the A12X is going to be made using the 7nm technology which boosts performance and increased battery life. However, the devices are expected to have 4 GB of RAM, with varying storage variants going up to 512 GB.

Additional Features:

The new iPad Pro will continue to offer Apple Pencil support, according to reports. The slimmer bezels will mean that the iPad Pro 2018 will be smaller in size, despite the same screen size as its predecessor.

Launch and Price

The iPad Pro 12.9 2018 is expected to be launched at Apple’s annual Keynote event. The event will be held on 12th September. Reports place the 10.5 inch variant to start at Rs 54,999 and the 12.9 inch variant to start at Rs 64,999.

September 4, 2018
Apple To Replace Faulty Logic Boards In iPhone 8

Apple seems to be battling with hardware problems in some of its devices. The iPhone 8’s logic board has been affected because of which multiple problems plauging the device. Apple has launched a new logic board repair program for the iPhone 8 to tackle the same.

The logic board in some iPhone 8 models are causing major problems. It is therefore causing the device to restart, freeze and even be unresponsive for periods of time. Apple says that a ‘very small percentage’ of devices have logic boards with manufacturing defects which is causing the problem. Apple says that the units sold between September 2017 and March 2018 in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, New Zealand, and the U.S are affected.

iPhone 8

Also Read : Apple iPhone X Plus Will be The Same Size As iPhone 8 Plus

If your device is amongst those which has been affected, you can apply for a fix. The repair will be done free of cost, according to Apple. You can check whether your iPhone 8 is covered by this program. To do so enter the serial number of your device on this website. The problem does not affect iPhone 8 plus or any other iPhone models. If you have an eligible device, you can make an appointment at an Apple retail store, contact an Apple Authorised Service Provider or even arrange for mail-in service through Apple support.

Apple also recommends affected customers to back up their iPhone to iTunes or iCloud before giving it for repair. Any iPhone 8 device with damage that can affect the ability to complete a logic board, such as a cracked screen, needs to be repaired prior as it won’t be covered in this program. The program also covers affected iPhone 8 devices for three years after the first retail sale of the unit.

September 3, 2018