You might have been busy this week and could not keep up with following the world of technology, smartphones and more. Luckily, we are here to tell you that it was a very exciting one. Several launches in India took place and if you did not manage to stay up-to-date, we’re also here to tell…
You might have been busy this week and could not keep up with following the world of technology, smartphones and more. Luckily, we are here to tell you that it was a very exciting one. Several launches in India took place and if you did not manage to stay up-to-date, we’re also here to tell you what is about to come in the following weeks and months, so things just keep getting better and better for everyone.
If you have missed out on all the exciting news and launches over the past one week, our weekly wrap is here to bring you up to speed so that you will not be able to miss out on anything juicy and worthwhile. Are you ready to be up to date? Then let us begin.
Xiaomi has been working on a new high-end smartphone under its all-new POCOPHONE sub-brand. The smartphone has received a Bluetooth SIG Certification and what is interesting here is that it also features a Snapdragon 845 chipset.
Google Pixel 2 XL owners last month started complaining of a slight lag when they attempted to unlock the screen after installing the June Android security patch. Google now states that it has managed to fix the problem and plans to roll out an update to users soon.
Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor is all set to launch the bigger version of the Honor 10 ( review), which is called the Honor Note 10. The company has already listed it for pre-orders in China and thanks to its large size, the smartphone is said to ship with a massive battery.
The Lenovo Smart Display features Google Assistant and has gone on sale directly from Lenovo’s online store in the US. There is an 8-inch screen model and a 10-inch variant being sold but there is no official word yet regarding the release of these devices in India.
The BlackBerry KEY2 initially saw a global unveiling, then it was officially launched in India for a price of Rs. 42990. The smartphone serves as the successor to the BlackBerry KEYOne and brings improvements in several areas such as the processing power and camera.
The Moto G6 is available for sale in India through offline retail stores in India. It costs Rs. 13999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and Rs. 15999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.
On the 30th of July, the ASUS Zenfone 5Z ( review) model which features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart for the price of Rs. 36999.
The 6GB RAM version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has been launched in China and gone on sale as well. To remind you, this model is the first in the world to feature a Snapdragon 710.
The latest MIUI 9 update, which is called MIUI 9 v9.5.13.0 OEAMIFA has arrived for Xiaomi Mi 8 devices, and all users can download and install it since it is the first MIUI 9 Global ROM. It comes with multiple bug fixes, but Xiaomi has not detailed which problems have been addressed.
The Nokia 6.1 Plus, which is also known as the Nokia X6 and the Nokia X5 (known as the Nokia 5.1 Plus) have been certified as Android One smartphones in Indonesia, bringing them closer to a release in other countries.
Motorola will be looking to launch the Moto E5 Plus and the Moto Z3 Play very soon in China as both devices have managed to pass the TENAA certification .
The bezel-less Vivo NEX ( review) was launched in the Ruby Red colour variant in China and is available to buy in the 128GB and 256GB storage models.
The budget-focused Nokia 3.1 is available for sale in India via Paytm Mall, and you can buy it in any of the three colours that you wish.
A brand new Pixelbook is reportedly going to be launching alongside the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL and it will feature slimmer bezels than its predecessor.
The Honor 10 GT is an upgraded variant of the Honor 10 ( review) that went on sale earlier this week in China and managed to sell out quite comfortably.
The latest update to the OnePlus 6 ( review) OxygenOS 5.1.9 adds a battery optimization feature where the phone will intelligently turn off the network operations of the handset when the user is asleep.
Earlier this week, the Vivo NEX went on sale in India and is being sold through Amazon for a price of Rs. 44990. Additionally, the smartphone can be bought through the Vivo online store that is accompanied with a Rs. 4000 discount offer.
A brand new model called the Lenovo Z5 Aurora went on sale this week in China and comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage starting. The variant has been priced at 1399 yuan, which is equal to Rs. 14094 approximately.
After the Honor 10 GT went on its first flash sale, it did not take long for the smartphone to sell out immediately. The next flash sale of the device is going to take place on the 1st of August.
After countless leaks and rumours, the Xiaomi Mi A2 and the Mi A2 Lite were finally launched and belong to the Android One lineup of devices.
The Honor 9N is a mid-range smartphone that was launched in India and gives users an affordable option to choose from because it costs Rs. 11999 only.
Huawei’s Honor Play will be launching in India on the 6th of August and like several smartphones, it is going to be sold as an Amazon exclusive.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 armed with a Snapdragon 845 comes at an expensive price of Rs. 72990 after getting launched in India and it is only available in a single variant.
The Vodafone and Idea merger has finally been approved by DoT. The companies paid Rs. 3900 crores in cash and then Rs. 3300 crores along with a bank guarantee for the one-time spectrum charges .
The OPPO Find X pre-orders were live on Flipkart earlier this week, with the smartphone featuring a price tag of Rs. 59990 after getting launched in India .
Despite several rumours, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Pro model, which was expected to be armed with a Snapdragon 710 is not going to see a launch, unfortunately. You will only be able to purchase the regular model, which features a Snapdragon 636.
The latest earbuds from Samsung, the Gear IconX 2018 come with Bixby support and carry a price of Rs. 13990 in India. You will be able to experience up to 4 hours of talk time when these are paired with your phone.
The latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM 8.7.26 update was finally released and serves as a new update to address several issues being experienced by users.
The Youth edition of the Vivo V9 ( review) has dropped by Rs. 1000, making the final price come to Rs. 16990 and thus, making it more affordable for buyers living in India.
