Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is now for sale

Xiaomi expanded its Mi 8 family with two more additions - Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite. While the former was already on sale under the name Mi 8 Explorer, the latter finally appeared at the company website and is now offered to customers. Xiaomi is offering the device in three configurations, depending on RAM and storage - 4/64 GB, 6/64 GB, and 6/128 GB. Prices are respectively CNY1,399, CNY1,699, and CNY1,999. In other currencies, this translates from $205/€175 to $290/€250. The device with a dual horizontal camera and Snapdragon 660 is available in three colors - Black,...

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Alleged renders of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro show a triple cam and in-display fingerprint

Unlike the Google Pixel 3 XL, the Mate 20 Pro hasn't been subject to so many leaks and early previews. With that said, this is the first time we're seeing full renders of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and although we can't confirm that these are 100% the real deal, we can check it against previous rumors. The renders are in three different finishes: Blue, Black, and Twilight. All color options have black bezels, as per the industry standard these days. Of course, the most attractive one is the Twilight, which looks more like the recently announced Morpho Aurora color for the P20 Pro that was...

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Black and white renders leak of the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL

Google's hardware launch event is set to take place on October 9 where the search giant is expected to announce the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL alongside some other Google hardware. Today, two official-looking renders of the Pixel 3 XL have leaked from none other than @RolandQuandt on Twitter. This is the first time we've seen these official-looking renders, as well as the large "3" in the phones' default wallpapers. The mint-colored power key on the white model is the same thing we saw in the last Pixel 3 XL leak involving hi-res images of the notched phone. Pixel 3 XL and...

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Samsung will reportedly launch Galaxy P30 for Chinese market with LCD displays

New reports of a Samsung Galaxy mid-range device have surfaced. The new devices, dubbed the Galaxy P30 and Galaxy P30+ (with a supposed model number of SM-G6200) will launch exclusively for the Chinese smartphone market. These rumors are still somewhat fresh - initial reports from @MMDDJ on Twitter claimed that they'd be the first Samsung devices to have in-display fingerprint scanners but newer rumors say these devices will boast LCD panels. It is generally known that the in-display fingerprint technology is incompatible with LCD panels. You should that not all the people like oled...

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Google Feed becomes Discover, adds new types of content and lands on Google's mobile site

Google loves renaming things over and over again, and today is a new example of that. The service previously known as Google Feed is now Google Discover. The company says the new moniker better reflects the service's mission, which is to help you uncover fresh and interesting content about things you care for. Discover can be found inside the Google app for Android, and in a special pane to the left of the leftmost home screen on Pixels, Android One devices, and Sony smartphones. It's also coming soon to the Google.com mobile website. New features are built in too, like the topic...

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SiriusXM buys Pandora for $3.5 billion

Today SiriusXM has announced that it's purchasing Pandora for a cool $3.5 billion. This acquisition will create the world's largest audio entertainment company. Rumors of a deal between the two entities have been floating around since June. This transaction concludes Pandora's months-long search for a buyer. SiriusXM has previously invested $480 million on the music streaming service, so the two weren't strangers before this. With this acquisition, SiriusXM gets access to Pandora's 70 million monthly users, including 5.6 million who are paying members of its Premium service. At this...

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MetroPCS gets rebranded to Metro by T-Mobile

Today, we've finally seen a major change since T-Mobile acquired MetroPCS way back in 2013. At the time, MetroPCS was a CDMA network whose bandwidth was slowly recommissioned to improve T-Mobile's own towers. The transition made it so Metro PCS customers were connected to T-Mobile's improved network but both T-Mobile and Metro PCS would remain separate brands. Today, T-Mobile announces that Metro PCS will now be called "Metro by T-Mobile". Along with this re-branding, Metro is updating its rate plans by replacing its tiered data plans with two main unlimited plans starting at $50 ($60 for...

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New iPhones' storage upgrades generate a lot of revenue at a small production cost

It's not the first time Apple has charged a price premium for storage upgrades, but the 512GB option has been introduced just this year and costs $350 more than the lowest 64GB variant. Industry analysts claim that the price jump is unjustified and Apple is just looking to make extra revenue by charging its customers more than it should for the 256 and 512GB models. If you opt for the 512GB alteration, for example, you will be giving $134 more profit to the company compared to the 64GB choice. As Wayne Lam from IHS Markit says, storage upgrades are the most profitable feature as the...

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Alleged OnePlus 6T live images leak, but probably aren't the real thing

We have no shortage of OnePlus 6T leaks, including the retail box that popped up a few weeks ago and gave out most of the design, but today alleged live images claim to offer an even better look. Alleged OnePlus 6T However, there are several red flags, which make us question their credibility. Firstly, the official teaser for the in-display fingerprint revealed a certain screenshot with a different layout. Of course, OnePlus could have changed the layout along the way, but the one showcased in these images look strikingly similar to the Oppo R17 Pro's. Oppo R17 Pro,...

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iPhone XS and XS Max drop test doesn't end well

Apple made some big claims about the durability of the glass used on the new iPhone XS and XS Max making the first drop test videos particularly interesting. Even though the handsets feature "the strongest glass ever on a phone," the iPhone XS and XS Max are still fragile glass sandwiches. All it takes is a drop on concrete and the back and front panels shatter. The repair cost of the back panel is a whopping $599 on the iPhone XS Max while the front will set you back $329. However, both smartphones proved that they are beer-proof. The iPhone XS and XS Max were dunked in a 1.5-meter...

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Deal: Samsung Galaxy Note9's price continues to drop on eBay

The same eBay seller that offered the Galaxy Note9 for $865 earlier this month is now lowering the price even further. The eBay listing is now set at $829, which is a great deal considering the $900+ MSRP of the flagship. That gets you the 128GB version with the only available colors being the Lavender Purple and the Ocean Blue. Keep in mind that the phones don't come with manufacturer warranty but instead offer 30-day return period and are carrier-unlocked. Go check out the listing in the source link below if that works for you. Source

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vivo V9 Pro arrives on September 26 as an Amazon Exclusive

Back in June, vivo announced the V9 smartphone with 6 GB RAM for the Indonesian market. The phone received an upgrade in RAM and a faster Snapdragon 660 chipset instead of the initial Snapdragon 626 SoC in the regular vivo V9. Now that version is finally moving away from Indonesia and will make its way to India under the name vivo V9 Pro. It will arrive on Wednesday as an Amazon Exclusive when pricing will be unveiled. The vivo V9 6GB has the same size as its vanilla sibling, but the camera setups were quite different. The new phone was listed with 13 MP f/2.2 main snapper and a 2...

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Pocophone is having a giveaway to adrenaline fans

Xiaomi launched the first smartphone under its own Pocophone subbrand called F1 and it caused a lot of shockwaves with its $300 price tag and Snapdragon 845 chipset. The price was somewhat higher in some markets, but the Pocophone F1 is the most affordable with the flagship chipset in every market that it's on sale. Even so, nothing beats getting a unit for free and the company now gives you that chance with its latest giveaway. All you need to do is to reply to the tweet describing the most extreme thing you've ever done. The Pocophone Global account promises the most...

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Motorola Power One launched in India

Motorola has launched the Motorola Power One smartphone in India. It's the company's first Android One smartphone in the market and comes to tackle the likes of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Nokia 6.1 Plus. The Motorola Power One is priced at INR 15,999 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart, starting October 5. The Motorola Power One has a large 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 2246x1080. Of course, because it's 2018, the phone does have a notch and a rather big one at that. The phone also has a water-repellent nano coating. Inside, the Power One runs on the Qualcomm...

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iOS 12 update to bring depth control while taking a picture

Users running the iOS 12.1 beta 1 on their iPhone XS and XS Max devices discovered an option to control focus depth while taking a picture. On the currently available stable version of the OS, Apple has made the feature available only after the photo was taken. Apple has confirmed that a future iOS update will bring the slider control directly to the camera app so you will have the option of previewing the background blur even before snapping the photo. However, the company didn't say exactly when and with which update the feature will be released but we guess it will be sooner than...

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro could have a four cameras at the back

Earlier this month we saw a Samsung teaser, promising "4x fun", without revealing much about the upcoming device. A smartphone with four cameras was an obvious assumption, but we though it would be a case of two on the back and two on the front, or a Galaxy A7 (2018)-like one/three split. Yet, according to a German source, we are in for a proper surprise. The guys behind All About Samsung claim that the new device will be called Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro and will have four cameras on the back and a 24 MP selfie snapper. They even released a concept render, showing a vertical setup. Mind you,...

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Android turns 10, powers 88% of the smartphones today

The most popular mobile OS just turned 10 years-old and Android veterans will probably recall that the legendary T-Mobile G1 smartphone started it all. It was made by HTC and was powered by the very first iteration of Android - v1.1. T-Mobile G1 It took some time for the OS to pick up the pace when Apple's iOS and Nokia's Symbian OS were already reigning the market. And towards the end of 2010, Android overtook its rivals and snatched the first place. Today, the OS takes a whopping 88% of the market share while Apple holding 11.9% of the pie. Evidently, the open nature of the OS...

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Nokia 5.1 Plus launched in India

Nokia has launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus in India, also known as Nokia X5 in China. The phone is priced at INR 10,999 ($151) and will be available exclusively from Nokia.com and Flipkart, starting October 1. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is the company's latest budget mid-range smartphone. The new model looks remarkably similar to the recently launched 6.1 Plus, except for a few external changes. The Nokia 5.1 Plus has a 5.8-inch LCD with a resolution of 1520x720. The phone has a fashionable notch at the top, which is strangely larger than the one on the Nokia 6.1 Plus, even though there is...

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Huawei claims the Kirin 980 is faster than Apple's A12 Bionic

Huawei has introduced its latest flagship SoC Kirin 980 at IFA 2018. The first smartphones running on it will be the Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro, coming on October 16,. Before the phones are actually unveiled, Huawei held a product brief in Dubai, where a company representatives claimed it will be faster than Apple's A12 Bionic, seen in the latest trio of iPhones - iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR. The main reason Huawei is so sure in the Kirin 980's success is the three-year development and the focus on Power and Efficiency, Intelligence, and Connectivity. The amount...

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