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Gionee M7 Power with 18:9 display launched: Here's what you need to know

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Devesh Arora
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Gionee, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has expanded its smartphone portfolio by launching the Gionee M7 Power. The smartphone flaunts a 6-inch display with 18:9 ratio making it nearly bezel-less. In the design segment, the smartphone boasts a high-grade 6-series aluminium back shell. One of the major highlights of the smartphone is the massive battery packed under the hood. The M7 Power has currently been launched in Thailand at the Thailand Mobile Expo 2017.

Specifications

The Gionee M7 Power is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC which is an octa-core chipset clocked at 1.4GHz and coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. The smartphone features a 6-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440x720 pixels. The phone packs in a 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The M7 Power runs on Google's Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system with Gionee's Amigo OS 5.0 skin layered on top of it. Under the hood, there is a massive 5,000mAh battery powering up the device which also supports fast charging.

Gionee M7 Power

Also Read: Apple launching the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in India today: Price and Offers

On the optics front, the M7 Power features a 13-megapixel camera at the back with an aperture of f/2.0 and a LED flash. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.

The Gionee M7 Power is priced at THB 9,990 which roughly converts to Rs. 19,600. The smartphone is available in Gold colour with a laser-engraved finish, Black and Dark Blue colours in the laser-drilled finish.

Apple launching the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in India today: Price and Offers

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Devesh Arora
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Apple has recently launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus alongside the all-new iPhone X globally. Now it's time to introduce the new set of iPhones in India. The company had already set September 29 as the launch day for its smartphones in India. Pre-orders for both the smartphones have already started on September 22.

The iPhone 8 sports a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750x1334 pixels whereas the iPhone 8 Plus comes with a bigger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Both the smartphones are powered by the Apple A11 Bionic chipset coupled with Apple's own GPU. The iPhone 8 comes with 2GB of RAM while its elder brother comes with 3GB of RAM. Both the devices are available in 64GB as well as 256GB storage variants. Also, both the iPhones run on iOS 11 operating system out of the box. As far as the battery capacity is concerned, the iPhone 8 comes with a 1821mAh battery while the iPhone 8 Plus packs in a larger 2691mAh battery.

In the camera segment, both the new iPhones feature a 7-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture. The iPhone 8 sports a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilization and a quad-LED flash. On the other hand, the iPhone 8 Plus features a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back with phase detection autofocus and a quad-LED flash.

Apple iPhone 8

As far as the pricing is concerned, the Apple iPhone 8 is available for as low as Rs. 64,000 for the 64GB variant while the 256GB variant retails for Rs. 77,000. The bigger iPhone 8 Plus goes for Rs. 73,000 and Rs. 86,000 for the 64GB and 256GB storage variant respectively. Both the iPhones will go on sale in India today starting 6 PM. The smartphones will be available via major e-commerce websites like Flipkart, Amazon, Infibeam and will be even available on Jio's website. The phones will also be available in the offline markets like the Croma, Reliance Digital Vijay Sales and many others.

For the offers, Amazon India allows exchange discounts of up to Rs. 16,500 on iPhone 8 and 8 Plus 64GB variant. Customers buying the 256GB variants of the smartphones will be able to claim a maximum exchange discount of Rs. 12,100. Also, No cost EMI is available by all major banks.

Amazon's direct rival Flipkart offers exchange discount of up to Rs. 23,000 on any storage options of the new iPhones. Customers shopping with Citi Credit or World Debit cards will be able to get Rs. 10,000 cashback which will be credited on or before December 30, 2017. Also, do note that the offer is available only via the seller Shreyash Retail Pvt. Ltd. (SuperCom Net) on Flipkart.

Jio, on the other hand, will be selling the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus via their Jio website, Jio Stores and Reliance Digital stores. The same Citibank cashback offer provided by Flipkart is also applicable here. Apart from the cashback, users can also have the joy of Jio's exclusive tariff plans for the two new iPhones.

Nokia 3310 feature phone with 3G network support launched

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Devesh Arora
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HMD Global launched the Nokia 3310 a few months ago bring back the glorious days of feature phones. The Nokia 3310 instantly grabbed attention as its older variant was very popular at its own time. The revamped feature phone was initially introduced at the Mobile World Congress 2017. The new Nokia 3310 brought up new colour variants and an overhaul in terms of the looks and specifications. The one thing which did not change from the previous generation was the 2G network only. This is a major issue in 2017 where companies like Reliance Jio don't even offer 2G or 3G. However, Nokia came up with a solution and has finally announced the 3G compatible variant of the feature phone.

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global, said “Our re-imagining of the Nokia 3310 has been a global and cultural phenomenon. In a world dominated by smartphones, the mix of nostalgia and a beautiful phone that just keeps going has captured people’s imagination. Our fans around the world have been asking for this iconic phone to support 3G. Fans asked, we listened, and today welcome the Nokia 3310 3G”

Nokia 3310

Telecom operators in the countries like Singapore and Australia have already ditched 2G network in lieu of 3G and 4G. While the 3G version of the feature phone was being launched, Pekka Rantala from HMD Global commented that they have already sold millions of units of the new Nokia 3310.

Also Read: HMD Global to launch the entry-level Nokia 2 alongside the Nokia 9 soon

The Nokia 3310 features a 2.4-inch QVGA display with a resolution of 240x320 pixels. The feature phone comes with 64MB of storage which is further expandable up to 32GB using a microSD card. For the optics, the phone comes with a 2-megapixel camera at the back with a LED flash. All of this is backed by a 1,200mAh battery.

The new version of the Nokia 3310 3G will be retailed at a price of EUR 69 which roughly converts to Rs. 5,300. The feature phone will be available in Azure, Charcoal, Warm Red and Yellow colour variants.

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL: Everything we know ahead of the launch

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Devesh Arora
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Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have their launch around the corner. Just like every other hyped smartphone, these have also received a lot of leaks and rumours way ahead of the launch. As the launch gets closer, we the blurry details get sharper and better. Google is about to launch the new Pixel smartphones on October 4 at an event held in San Francisco. Recent reports from Android Authority have helped us figure out what will be inside the upcoming Pixel 2 smartphones.

As far as the specifications are concerned, reports suggest that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, the flagship chipset offering from Qualcomm. These reports contradict earlier reports which suggested that the upcoming smartphones will come with Snapdragon 836 or Snapdragon 845. The bigger Pixel 2 XL is suggested to feature a Quad HD display while the Pixel 2 will sport a Full HD display panel. In terms of protection, the smartphones will come with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for the display protection and will be IP67 rated for dust and water resistance.

Google Pixel 2 XL

Also Read: OnePlus 3 and 3T to get OnePlus 5 like features with OxygenOS v4.5.0

For the optics, reports claim that Google might change the name of the cameras, calling them the 'Pixel Cameras'. The word cameras should not be mistaken by a dual-camera setup, as Google refers 'Pixel Cameras' to the front-facing camera and the rear camera combination.

The Google Pixel 2 will reportedly come with a 2,700mAh battery while the Pixel 2 XL will fill up the room with a bigger 3,520mAh battery. As far as the storage is concerned, the devices will come in 64GB and 128GB storage variants. The devices will run on the latest version of Android Oreo out of the box. Earlier reports also suggested that the Google Pixel 2 will be manufactured by HTC while the Pixel 2 XL will be made by LG.

However, none of this is confirmed and only based on reports. So, we can just take this as a pinch of salt and wait for Google to bring surprises with the upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

Oppo R11 might launch in India soon: Everything you need to know

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Devesh Arora
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Oppo, the Chinese tech giant, recently launched the Oppo R11 with a dual-camera setup in China. The popular smartphone has already been introduced in other markets and now may soon make its way to India. Digit, the Indian tech publication, reported that Oppo might launch the R11 in India soon. The Oppo R11 is currently priced at CNY 3,233 which roughly converts to Rs. 32,000.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Oppo R11 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. In terms of storage, the R11 comes with 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. Under the hood, there is a 3,000mAh battery powering up the device. The smartphone runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with company's ColorOS 3.1 layered on top of it.

Oppo R11

Also Read: Oppo F3 Diwali Edition launched in India: Everything you need to know

On the optics front, the Oppo R11 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 20-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, the phone features a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video calling.

It is also being reported that Oppo might also introduce a limited edition of the Oppo R11 in order to celebrate the anniversary of Arena of Valor. Arena of Valor is a mobile game published by, Tencent, a Chinese internet giant. It is being suggested that the limited edition smartphone will come with an 18-carat gold badge engraved at the back of the smartphone. Specifications will be very similar to the ones found in the currently available Oppo R11. The Oppo R11 is tipped to launch tomorrow, September 29 in China at a price of CNY 4,000 (roughly Rs. 39300).

Huawei will be launching the Honor 7X soon, here's what you need to know

By
Brahmjot Singh
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Huawei is said to be bringing a new addition to the Honor X series. The company launched the first Honor 5X back in 2015. Interestingly, it was also one of the first smartphones to provide a metal unibody on a budget. After which the company went on launched the Honor 6X, which gave the users many improvements in terms of hardware and software, the company priced the device for $250 which compared to the 5X was just $50 expensive.

It is being said that now the company will be in two weeks be introducing the next generation Honor device. Honor has gone ahead and on their official Weibo page posted a teaser poster for the next gen. smartphone which will be unveiled on October 11. In the teaser, we can see that the company has written "Honor 7X: to see the whole world", alongside this the poster also had written "Want to look further than ordinary people? Higher? Wider?".

Honor 6X

Interestingly, the company posted the teaser image in a 2:1 ratio, which further points to the fact that the new Honor 7X will sport a bezel-less display. It has been previously reported that the Honor 7X will sport a 5.5-inch full-screen full HD display. It will be powered by an octa-core Kirin 670 chipset. It will come with 4GB of RAM along with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage.

Also Read: Honor 6X In-Depth Review

It is also being said that the device will be featuring a fingerprint sensor on the rear for additional security. It will come with USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It will be running on Google's Android 7.0 Nougat. It is being reported that the device will be priced between $220 to $270.

LG K7i with Mosquito Away Technology launched in India

By
Devesh Arora
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LG Electronics, the South Korean giant, has finally unveiled its LG K7i expanding its K-series smartphone portfolio. The K7i was announced at the India Mobile Congress 2017, which has kicked-off today. The USP (Unique Selling Proposition) of the smartphone is the new 'Mosquito Away Technology'. As per the company, when this feature is activated it keeps the mosquitoes away.

“LG has always been at the forefront of unique innovations. With this launch, LG is bringing the mosquito away technology closer to the consumers in the form of a mobile device which can be an integral part of their daily lives,” said, LG India’s Amit Gujral.

LG K7i
LG K7i

Specifications

In terms of specifications, the LG K7i features a 5-inch On-Cell HD IPS LCD display which makes it a compact smartphone and easy to hold even with small hands. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core chipset for which the information is not yet revealed by the company. The K7i comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. Under the hood, the smartphone packs in a 2,500mAh battery. The device runs on Android Marshmallow out of the box.

Also Read: Zopo Mobiles launches Flash X-series with ‘Infinity Display’ in India

In the camera department, the LG K7i sports an 8-megapixel rear camera. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Price and Availability

The LG K7i is launched with a price tag of Rs. 7,990 and will available via both online and offline markets in India. The smartphone is available only in a Brown colour variant.

 

 

Oppo F3 Diwali Edition launched in India: Everything you need to know

By
Devesh Arora
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In order to celebrate the upcoming festive season in India, Oppo India decided to launch the Oppo F3 Limited Diwali Edition in the country. The Oppo F3 is a popular smartphone from the company for its camera capabilities. The new limited edition smartphone comes in an attractive red colour.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Oppo F3 Diwali Edition sports a 5.5-inch full-HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6750T which is an octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz coupled with Mali-T860 GPU. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The phone comes with a 3,200mAh battery. The phone runs on Google's Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with ColorOS 3.0 skin layered on top of it.

Oppo F3 diwali
Oppo F3 Diwali Limited Edition

Also Read: India Mobile Congress (IMC) to kick-off for the first time starting September 27

On the optics front, the Oppo F3 features a 13-megapixel camera at the back with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus and a LED flash. Up front, the phone comes with a front-facing dual-camera setup consisting of a 16-megapixel primary camera sensor and an 8-megapixel secondary ultra view wide-angle camera.

Price and Availability

The Oppo's new F3 Diwali Limited Edition is currently priced at Rs. 18,990 making it Rs. 1,000 cheaper than the Oppo F3 which retails for Rs. 19,990. The smartphone will be available starting September 29. The new limited edition smartphone also comes with a cricket bat signed by the Indian Cricket Team as a Diwali gift.

Zopo Mobiles launches Flash X-series with 'Infinity Display' in India

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Devesh Arora
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Zopo Mobiles have launched two new smartphones, the Zopo Flash X1 and Flash X2 in India. Both the smartphones share a lot in common including the specifications and the 'Infinity Display'. The smartphones were launched globally at IFA 2017 in Berlin last month and now have finally made their way to India. Both the smartphones flaunt 18:9 infinity bezel-less display at a very low price point.

“First ones to bring deca-core, first ones to bring the cheapest dual camera, now first ones to bring cheapest 18:9 technology for the masses. We are always keen for bringing innovating to the masses.”, said Mr Sanjeev Bhatia, CEO, ZOPO Mobile India.

Zopo Flash

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Flash X1 and Flash X2 are powered by 64-bit MediaTek Quad-core processor. The smartphones come with 2GB of DDR3 RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The Flash X1 sports a 5-inch IPS LCD display whereas the Flash X2 features a 5.99-inch FHD IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the Flash X1 comes with a 2,500mAh battery while the Flash X2 comes with a bigger 3,380mAh battery. The smartphones run on Google's Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box. The smartphones also come with a 360-degree sense fingerprint scanner for which the company claims a 0.2 seconds response time.

On the optics front, both the smartphones come with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

Price

The Zopo Flash X1 is currently priced at Rs. 6,999 while the Zopo Flash X2 retails for Rs. 8,999.

OnePlus 3 and 3T to get OnePlus 5 like features with OxygenOS v4.5.0

By
Devesh Arora
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OnePlus 3 and 3T being a year old devices now are still being taken care of by the company. OnePlus has already promised the Android 8.0 Oreo and recent reports suggested that the company has already started working on it.  With the new OnePlus 5, the company introduced a bunch of new features, some of which was because of the hardware while the others were just software tweaks. The company has finally decided to bring down those features to their last year's flagship smartphones. However, some of the new features have been there on the Open Beta version of OxygenOS available for the OnePlus 3 and 3T.

OnePlus

Also Read: OnePlus 3T: Should you still consider this as your next smartphone?

The changelog with the OxygenOS 4.5.0 update consists of

System

  • Added lift up display
  • Added Gaming Do Not Disturb
  • Added low priority notification
  • Added network speed in status bar
  • Added scheduled night mode
  • Added OnePlus Slate font
  • Redesigned Dash Charge animation
  • System stability and battery improvements

Launcher

  • Added Shot on OnePlus wallpaper

Phone

  • Redesigned calling UI

Camera / Gallery

  • Added Shot on OnePlus watermark
  • Redesigned photo editor in Gallery

File Manager

  • Added secure box

OnePlus has started rolling out the update and you should see a notification soon on your OnePlus 3/3T. Those using the stock version of OxygenOS without any root access will be greeted by an update sized 197MB. Users who have to download the whole firmware, it will cost around 1.5GB of data. Users expecting for a security patch might be disappointed as the August security patch remains with this new update.

Some of the new features brought by the OxygenOS 4.5.0 will have to be first activated within the settings of the smartphone. Lift Up display can be found under the Display tab of the settings page. Lift Up display allows the user to have a glance at the clock and notifications with turning on the whole display which may also help in saving battery as the OnePlus 3 and 3T come with an AMOLED display.

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