Honor announces Dussehra Sale: Here are the best deals

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October 5, 2018

Honor-Dussehra-sale — Honor announces its 2018 Honor Dussehra Saleherra

As the festive season is coming closer more companies are announcing discounts and deals on their wide range of products. Honor, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has announced the Dussehra sale where they will be bringing huge discounts and deals on smartphones like the Honor 9N and more.

The 5-day Dussehra sale is set to begin on October 10 and will go on until October 15. During the sale, the company will be offering coupons alongside the purchases made. Users can get a Rs. 300 or Rs. 500 on spending Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000 or more respectively. To get a coupon worth Rs. 1,000, users will need to make purchases of around Rs. 20,000.

Apart from the coupons, Honor will also be offering discounts on some of the smartphones. The Honor 7S will be available for a price of Rs. 6,499 after a discount of Rs. 2,500. The Honor 9N will be available at a discount of Rs. 4,000 and both the variants will be available for Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 11,999. Users can get additional discounts by redeeming the coupons.

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives to the Honor 7S

The Honor 7A and the Honor 9 Lite will receive a discount of Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,000 respectively. After the discounts, the Honor 7A and Honor 9 Lite will be available for Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 9,999 respectively. Even the Honor 7C and the Honor Play are said to get a hefty discount during the sale.

Also, there is Re. 1 offers where users can grab select smartphones for just Re. 1. The offer will be available as a flash sale and you can grab an Honor 7A, Honor 8 Pro or the Honor Band 3 for just Re. 1. This offer will be live only at 11:45 AM on October 9, 12 and 15.

Here's when your Nokia smartphone will receive the Android 9 Pie update

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October 5, 2018

Nokia Android 9 — Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus to receive the Android 9 Pie update this month

Google recently announced the launch of the latest iteration of the Android operating system, the Android 9 Pie. As all the Nokia smartphones are a part of Google's Android One program, they should be one of the firsts to get the update. However, most of the Nokia phones are still running on Android 8.1 Oreo. So, here's when you can expect the update to arrive on your Nokia 6.1, Nokia 8 and other smartphones.

To begin with, the mid-range smartphone Nokia 7 Plus has already received the Android 9 Pie update. So, if you have one of those you can check for updates by going into Settings>About Phone>System Updates. This is not surprising as when the list of devices supported for Android 9 Pie Beta came out, we saw the name of Nokia 7 Plus present there.

Apart from the Nokia 7 Plus, pretty much all the phones are running on an older version of Android. However, this is going to change soon as the company has announced that the much popular Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphones will be receiving the update by the end of this month.

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus starts receiving Android 9.0 Pie update: Here’s what’s new

Interestingly, the flagship smartphones Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco will have to wait for the update till November. The recently launched Nokia 7.1 is also set to get the update by next month.

In case you have an older smartphone like the Nokia 6 or Nokia 5, you will have to wait a little longer as the company is giving preference to the newer generation handsets. Also, the Nokia 5.1 Plus should receive the update before 2018 comes to an end.

Panasonic Eluga X1 launched in India: Top 5 alternatives you can get

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Brahmjot Singh

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October 5, 2018

Panasonic-Eluga-X1-Pro — Panasonic Eluga X1 comes with a notch up front

Panasonic, the Japanese electronics giant, has launched a new smartphone after quite a while. The new Panasonic Eluga X1 adds to the company's Eluga series. The company is unveiled two smartphones, the Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro. While both the smartphones share the same specifications, the only difference is the RAM and storage capacity.

Poco F1

If you want a flagship experience at the price of the Panasonic Eluga X1, the Poco F1 should be your choice. The Xiaomi Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and has a FullHD+ display with a notch. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. All of this comes in at a starting price of just Rs. 20,999.

Honor Play

Also Read: Honor Play First Impressions: Ultimate Gaming experience on a budget?

If you do not a mind a customised UI like EMUI, the Honor Play is the best value for your money. The smartphone runs on the flagship Kirin 970 chipset. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Vivo V11 Pro

If you really want to stand out of the crowd, you should get the Vivo V11 Pro. The phone comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 6.41-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM. The Vivo V11 Pro is priced at Rs. 24,999.

Xiaomi Mi A2

In case you are looking to save some money and do not want to lose on performance, the Mi A2 can be your best bet. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. As it runs on a clean stock version of Android Oreo, the performance should be quite excellent. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available with a price tag of Rs. 16,999.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor Play: Which one deserves your hard earned money?

RealMe 2 Pro

RealMe recently launched the RealMe 2 Pro in India and it is an even more value for money. At a starting price of just Rs. 13,999, the RealMe 2 Pro brings in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. The RealMe 2 Pro also comes with a water drop style notch and up to 8GB of RAM. However, to achieve all this greatness, RealMe decided to go with a plastic build.

Nokia 7.1 launched: Here are the top 5 alternatives to consider

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Devesh Arora

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October 4, 2018

Nokia, the Finnish company has made a few announcements today and one of them was the launch of the Nokia 7.1. The Nokia 7.1 is a new mid-range smartphone offering from the company and with its aggressive pricing the company is now aiming towards regaining its old market share. However, if you cannot wait for the device to go on sale, here are some alternatives you can consider.

Motorola One Power

Motorola recently launched the Motorola One Power smartphone in India. Just like the Nokia 7.1, this one also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It also runs on stock Android as it is a part of Google's Android One program. All of this comes in at a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus was recently launched in India and it is quite similarly specced when compared to the Nokia 7.1. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

RealMe 2 Pro

While Nokia brings in a lot of trust and durability with the Nokia 7.1, RealMe provides better specifications at a similar price point. The RealMe 2 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It also comes with a water drop style notch and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Review: Still the budget king?

Though Nokia has started to bring value for money smartphones to India, Xiaomi still leads the charts when it comes to mid-range smartphones. So, if you cannot wait for the Nokia 7.1 to arrive, you can even trust Xiaomi. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro

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Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 In-Depth Review: Budget smartphone king?

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 surely does not look as beautiful as the Nokia 7.1 but it does pack some similar hardware at a cheaper price point. It sports a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Just like the Nokia 7.1, this one also runs on a stock version of Android. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

LG Watch W7: Top 5 alternatives to consider

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Devesh Arora

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October 4, 2018

LG recently launched the LG V40 ThinQ smartphone. Alongside the new smartphone, the company also unveiled their latest smartwatch, the LG Watch W7. The key highlight about the watch is that it has needles which can show time even after your watch runs out of battery. The LG Watch W7 is available at a starting price of USD 450 (roughly Rs. 33,200).

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

If you are looking for a smartwatch to work well with your Android smartphone, the Samsung Gear S3 is probably your best bet. Unlike the LG Watch W7 which runs on WearOS, this one runs on Samsung's own Tizen OS. The Gear S3 comes with an OLED display and a ton of extra features for a price of Rs. 28,500.

Apple Watch Series 3

Also Read: Here’s what Apple launched on September 12: iPhone Xs, iPhone XR and more

In case you are living on the other side of the world and using an iOS device, the LG Watch W7 is not going to behave as well as the Apple Watch with your iPhone. Apple Watch Series 3 runs on the company's WatchOS platform. Yes, we do know that the Series 4 is out but we suggested Series 3 as it is cheaper and can do 90% of the tasks. The Apple Watch Series 3 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 28,900.

Ticwatch Pro

The Ticwatch Pro is another premium smartwatch from Mobvoi. The watch comes with a dual-layered display technology where it uses an AMOLED screen for WearOS while an LCD screen is used to show the time and save battery. The watch is available for a price tag of Rs. 37,999.

Huawei Watch 2

For under Rs. 25,000, the Huawei Watch 2 is one of the best smartwatches to run on WearOS. The design is elegant and it is comfortable to wear for longer periods. The Huawei Watch 2 is available in both LTE and GPS Only variants.

Also Read: Google starts rolling out WearOS 2.1 update to compatible smartwatches

Fitbit Versa

Fitbit is known more for its fitness-related features on its smart bands and smartwatches. The Fitbit Versa is the flagship smartwatch from the company and comes in at a price of around Rs. 20,000. The watch runs on the company's own customised OS and it is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

LG V40 ThinQ launched: Here are the top 5 alternatives to consider

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Devesh Arora

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October 4, 2018

LG V40 ThinQ 1 — LG V40 ThinQ is available in four colour variants

LG, the South Korean giant has finally launched the much anticipated LG V40 ThinQ smartphone. The V40 is the direct successor to the last year's LG V30. The key highlight of the smartphone is the triple camera setup at the back and a dual camera setup at the front making a total of 5 cameras on a smartphone. The device will be available at a starting price of USD 900 (roughly Rs. 66,500). Here are the alternatives to consider.

OnePlus 6

If you prefer stock Android over LG's custom UI, OnePlus 6 deserves a look. The OnePlus 6 sports a 6.28-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM coupled with up to 256GB of onboard storage. OnePlus 6 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 34,999 while the top of the line variant would cost you Rs. 43,999.

LG G7 ThinQ

Just like the LG V40 ThinQ, the LG G7 ThinQ also comes with LG's AI technology which they like to call ThinQ. The G7+ ThinQ features a 6.1-inch notched display with a resolution of 1440x3120 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and it is priced at Rs. 39,990.

Also Read: Top 5 Alternatives to the LG G7 ThinQ: From OnePlus 6 to Huawei Nova 3

Vivo Nex

In case you want to stand out from the crowd and want all the greatness of a flagship, the Vivo Nex is your best bet. The features like an in-display fingerprint scanner and a pop-up selfie camera sets this phone apart from any other phone in the market right now. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 8GB of RAM are just icing on the cake. You can get all this at just Rs. 45,999.

Asus ZenFone 5Z

Also Read: Asus ZenFone 5Z Review: The 2018 flagship killer?

If you are willing to spend little less than the LG V40 ThinQ and do not want to lose the power, then the Asus ZenFone 5Z is one of the best smartphones to look for. The smartphone is another affordable flagship and comes with the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset. The device features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a notch up top. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 29,999.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

One of the biggest competitors to the LG V40 ThinQ is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The Galaxy Note 9 comes with flagship grade hardware and premium features. It is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 67,900.

Top 5 alternatives to the BlackBerry Evolve

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Brahmjot Singh

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October 3, 2018

BlackBerry, Evolve, Evolve X — BlackBerry Evolve has an Industrial Design

BlackBerry has announced that their recently launched BlackBerry Evolve smartphone is set to go on sale starting October 10 via Amazon India. While the smartphone offers a high amount of security, if you are concerned more about the device's performance then you should check out these alternatives first.

Xiaomi Poco F1

If you do not want to spend a lot on your next smartphone and still want a flagship experience, the Poco F1 offers the most value for your money. The Poco F1 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. All of this comes in at a starting price of just Rs. 20,999.

Honor Play

Just like the Poco F1, even the Honor Play offers the best value for your money. It comes with flagship grade hardware for a relatively cheaper price point. The Honor Play is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Also Read: Fortnite Battle Royale vs PUBG Mobile: Here’s how they compare to each other on Android

Vivo V11 Pro

In case you want a smartphone that can make you stand out of the crowd, the Vivo V11 Pro should have your attention. It comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 6.41-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM. The Vivo V11 Pro is priced at Rs. 24,999.

Nokia 7 Plus

If you chose the BlackBerry Evolve to get stock Android like experience or have a smartphone from a trusted brand, the Nokia 7 Plus can offer a better value here. At a price of Rs. 25,999, the Nokia 7 Plus brings in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor which is way more powerful than the Snapdragon 450 on the Evolve. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card.

Asus ZenFone 5Z

Also Read: Asus ZenFone 5Z Review: The 2018 flagship killer?

If you are willing to spend a little more, you should check out the Asus ZenFone 5Z. At just Rs. 5,000 more than the price of the BlackBerry Evolve, it offers Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The device comes with up to 256GB of onboard storage and it is available at a starting price of Rs. 29,999.

Microsoft launches a wide range of Surface products: From Surface Headphones to Surface Pro 6

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Tech Desk

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October 3, 2018

Microsoft Surface (3) — Microsoft announces a new range of Surface devices

Microsoft has launched a wide range of products at an event today. The company has refreshed its lineup of Surface devices with the new hardware. While the design remains mostly the same, the company did introduce new colour options for the laptops, Alongside the devices, the company also announced that they will be rolling out the Windows 10 October 2018 update starting today.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Microsoft Surface (1) — Microsoft Surface Pro

Starting with the much-awaited Surface Pro 6, the new laptop comes with Intel 8th Gen processors and features a 12.3-inch PixelSense touchscreen display. The laptop will be available with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The most shocking part about the device is the lack of a USB Type-C port which has become a necessity in 2018. The Surface Pro 6 will be available starting October 16 in the US for a starting price of USD 899 (roughly Rs. 65,500).

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

As far as the Surface Laptop 2 is concerned, the design of the laptop remains pretty much the same while the internals are updated. The laptop still has a 13.5-inch PixelSense Screen with a resolution of 2256x1504 pixels. The device comes with 8th Gen Intel Core processors coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. Notably, the base model starts with 8GB of RAM instead of 4GB on the previous generation. The laptop will be available at a starting price of USD 999 (roughly Rs. 72,000).

Also Read: Microsoft Robot OS (ROS1) will soon be available for Windows 10

Microsoft Surface Studio

The Surface Studio is an All-in-One PC from Microsoft that is focused on creators as well as professional users. Just like the laptops, the design has remained pretty much the same while the specs have been updated. The new Surface Studio now comes with 8th Gen Intel Core processors and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 inside.

Microsoft Surface Headphones

Microsoft Surface (4) — Microsoft Surface Headphones

Also Read: Microsoft to now warn users from installing Google Chrome on Windows 10

Apart from the laptops and desktop, the company pretty much surprised everyone by launching the all-new Surface Headphones. These headphones come in at a price of USD 349 (roughly Rs. 25,500). With the Surface headphones, Microsoft is gearing up to compete against the likes of Bose QuietComfort Series III headphones.

Here are the top 5 alternatives to the Xiaomi Air Purifier 2S

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Brahmjot Singh

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October 2, 2018

Xiaomi recently launched a couple of products in India and one of those was the Xiaomi Air Purifier 2S. As the air quality of some cities like Delhi is getting worse, the demand for such air purifiers is increasing. The Xiaomi Air Purifier 2S offers great value for your money but if you still want to check some of its competitors, here are the alternatives.

Panasonic Volt Air Purifier

The Panasonic F-PBJ30ARD 230 Volt Air Purifier offers filter based air purifying and can cover a small area like a bedroom. The air purifier comes with 3D circulation airflow and turbo mode for aggressive purifying. The Panasonic Volt is available on Amazon for a price of Rs. 7,699.

Honeywell Room Air Purifier

Honeywell also has a wide range of Air Purifiers available. One of the most popular options is the HAC25M1201W 53-Watt Room Air Purifier that comes in at a price of around Rs. 9,000. The company claims that it can give approximately 3000 hours of filter life and the ambient pollution can work for a year if used for 8 hours daily.

Crompton Iconic Pro

Crompton is a well-known brand when it comes to home appliances and you can trust in their Iconic Pro air purifier. The air purifier works on the filter based as well as the Air Ionizer technology. The Crompton Iconic Pro is available in India for around Rs. 9,990 via Amazon.in.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to receive MIUI 10 next month

Philips 1000 Series AC1215/20 Air Purifier

The Philips 1000 Series AC1215/20 Air Purifier is the best selling air purifier on the e-commerce website, Amazon. It works on the High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestant (HEPA) filter type method. It also comes with VitaShield IPS (Intelligent Purification System) Technology with Auto Mode, Allergen Mode and NightSense (automatic light sensing) mode. The air purifier is available at a price of Rs. 9,199 and competes directly against the

Prestige Clean Home Series PAP 2.0 Air purifier

The works Prestige Clean Home Series PAP 2.0 on the High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestant (HEPA) filter type as well as the Air Ionizer technology to purify the air. The air purifier is available for a price of Rs.

What is Apple iPhone XS charge-gate and how to solve it?

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Devesh Arora

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October 2, 2018

Apple iPhone Xs (1) — The Apple iPhone XS and XS Max refuse to charge

Apple recently launched three new iPhones, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. While the iPhone XR is not available yet, the XS and XS Max are in a few people's pockets right now. These users have reported that the new iPhones have a major issue with charging which they are calling the ChargeGate. So here's everything you need to know about the problem.

What is Chargegate?

Apparently, some iPhone XS and XS Max users claim that their iPhones won't start to charge as soon as they plug in the cable. These users are using the original power adapter and cable provided in the box. However, the issue is not on every iPhone but on some. Also, not all the users are sharing similar problems. While some claim that the iPhone starts charging only when you wake it up once, others claim that their iPhone becomes totally unresponsive. There are also users who claim that their iPhone would refuse to take the charge at all and they have to either try flipping the cable or restarting their device.

The iPhone XS and XS Max users who started facing these issues reported their problems on the Apple forums. The whole charge gate thing came into the limelight after the popular YouTuber Lewis form Unbox Therapy did a video about it. In his video, he tried charging around 10 different iPhone XS and XS Max and did notice the same problem.

Also Read: Here’s what we think about the new Apple iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR

How to solve the issue?

As of writing this article, Apple has not yet responded to the problem. If this is a software bug, the users should receive an OTA update fixing the issue soon. However, if this has to do something with the hardware, users will have to take their iPhones to the Apple Service centres and get them replaced.

Until Apple responds to the problem, iPhone XS and XS Max users can use a QI-enabled wireless charger instead. Reports claim that the new iPhones are not giving any issues when being charged wirelessly. The issue only arises during the traditional cable charging method.

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Poco F1

Honor Play

Vivo V11 Pro

Xiaomi Mi A2

RealMe 2 Pro

Motorola One Power

Nokia 6.1 Plus

RealMe 2 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Asus ZenFone Max Pro

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

Apple Watch Series 3

Ticwatch Pro

Huawei Watch 2

Fitbit Versa

OnePlus 6

LG G7 ThinQ

Vivo Nex

Asus ZenFone 5Z

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Xiaomi Poco F1

Honor Play

Vivo V11 Pro

Nokia 7 Plus

Asus ZenFone 5Z

Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft Surface Headphones

Panasonic Volt Air Purifier

Honeywell Room Air Purifier

Crompton Iconic Pro

Philips 1000 Series AC1215/20 Air Purifier

Prestige Clean Home Series PAP 2.0 Air purifier

What is Chargegate?

How to solve the issue?