Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update

After Nokia 7 Plus Stable Pie update, HMD Global is now letting Nokia 6.1 Plus users test the Android 9.0 Pie beta before stable roll out. The company already announced that Android Pie update coming to Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus in October, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November. Hungry for pie? 🥧 If you're a Nokia 6.1 Plus user, you'll be happy to know that Android 9 is now available to test in #Nokiamobilebetalabs. https://t.co/siaoX5xEmR #Nokiamobile #Android9 pic.twitter.com/0oiLr0NI09 — Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 9, 2018 Since it is beta OS, there might be bugs and might not be ready as a daily driver, so it is suggested you be prepared.  Android P includes Adaptive Battery that uses machine learning to prioritize system resources for the apps, App Actions that helps you raise the visibility of your app and help drive engagement using machine learning, and Slices are a new way to surface rich, templated content in places like Google Search and Assistant. The update is 1.25GB is size and also includes Android security patch for October 2018. Since it is a beta testing, you will have to register at the Nokia beta labs and agree to the terms and conditions. Once it ...

OnePlus 6T pre-booking begins on Amazon India – Free OnePlus Type-C Bullet earphones and Rs. 500 cashback

The OnePlus 6T launch is around the corner and the anticipations are skyrocketing as the day passes by. A few hours back, OnePlus finally sent out the invite for the launch of its flagship OnePlus 6T smartphone globally including India on October 30th, the same time it launches in New York at 11 AM EDT (8:30 PM IST). It will go on sale starting from 2nd November 2018, 12 PM. While a lot has been spoken and written about the specifications of the upcoming premium flagship, it's high time to pre-order the device for some incredible benefits. In this regard, the company has announced pre-booking dates for the upcoming OnePlus 6T on Amazon.in. According to OnePlus, customers can pre-book the OnePlus 6T in advance even before India launch with some fascinating offers and get a chance to be among the first globally to purchase the smartphone on the first day of sale. The pre-bookings have been started today, 9th October 2018, 12 noon on Amazon.in, Croma outlets and OnePlus exclusive offline stores. It's worth mentioning here the pre-booking customers will get a pair of OnePlus’ all-new Type-C Bullets earphones, worth Rs. 1,490 in addition to Rs. 500 in the form of Amazon Pay ...

GOME C7 and C7 Note with 18:9 displays, fingerprint sensor, Face unlock launched in India starting at Rs. 5999

GOME has announced its entry in India in partnership with Agaston Mobile Private Limited who have already created their own space in the Indian mobile market with its brand Tambo Mobile. GOME’s India venture will be its first overseas operation. The company has also announced its new C Series smartphones in India. The 'Face Me' technology by GOME will take the face recognition technology and offer the privacy to the user data including Gallery, Incoming calls and hiding of details on the notification lock screen. The Face Me technology will remain a standard security offering across the GOME smartphones. The GOME C-series smartphones include C7 Note and C7. The C7 Note comes in two versions; 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB storage. It has a premium glass design and sports a 5.99-inch screen HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio along with 16M colors and 282 PPi. It is powered by the 2.0 GHz Octa-Core processor and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, the C7 Note packs a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-shooter for selfies with modes such as Panorama, Bokeh, and Scene. It comes with Face unlock and fingerprint sensor. Connectivity features include 4G VoLTE, Dual-SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS. A 3500mAh battery is on board.   GOME ...

Nokia X7 (7.1 Plus) with 6.18-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras with ZEISS optics to be announced on October 16

HMD Global has announced that that its mid-range X7 smartphone will be introduced at an event in Beijing on October 16th. The company said that dual rear camera on the phone with ZEISS optics will offer the best shooting experience even in low-light. It also shared few images shot on the phone. Check them out below. [gallery link="file" size="large" columns="2" ids="265650,265651,265652"] The Nokia 7.1 Plus aka X7 got certified by TENAA recently that a 6.18-inch Full HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, 2.2GHz Octa-Core SoC with could be the Snapdragon 710, up to 6GB of RAM, 12-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 13-megapixel secondary camera, probably similar to the Nokia 7 Plus, and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. It also revealed a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, metal frame and a 3400mAh battery. Nokia X7 (Nokia 7.1 Plus) rumored specifications 6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM  with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android ...

Honor Magic 2 with bezel-less display, slide-out design, Kirin 980, 40W super fast charge to be announced on October 31

After teasing the company's flagship Honor Magic 2 smartphone at the Honor Play global launch in August, the company today confirmed that the phone will be launched in China on October 31st. It already confirmed  slide-out design, which it calls Magic Slide full screen with high screen-to-body ratio. It will be powered by Kirin 980 which will first debut with Mate 20 and Mate 20 smartphones at an event in London on October 16th.  It will support 40W safe super fast charge with 15 layers of safety protection and auto identification of 3 critical parts. We should know complete specifications of the smartphone when it gets certified by TENAA in China in the next few weeks. Source

Panasonic Eluga Ray 600 with 5.99-inch 18:9 display, 4000mAh battery launched for Rs. 7999

Panasonic has launched Eluga Ray 600, the company's latest smartphone in the Eluga series. It has a 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by quad-core MediaTek SoC with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 8-megapixel front camera that also has an LED flash. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, features dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and packs a 4000mAh battery. It comes with Arbo Hub -AI-powered app with self-learning technology. Panasonic Eluga Ray 600 specifications 5.99-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display 1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6739WA 64-bit processor with PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with MicroSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 13MP primary rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash Dimensions: 158.5x75.5x7.9mm; Weight: 158g 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Fingerprint sensor 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 4000mAh battery The Panasonic Eluga Ray 600 comes in Blue, Black and Gold colors, is priced at Rs. 7,999 and will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart starting from today midnight during Big Billion Days sale. Commenting on the launch, Pankaj ...

HMD Global schedules an event in India on October 11 [Update: New teaser]

Update - October 9, 2018: Nokia Mobile has shared a new teaser for the smartphone that is going to launch on Thursday, along with #MegaLife and #GoBigGetBetter. This shows the back of the phone, which is similar to the Nokia 7.1 which was introduced last week. Revealing the full picture soon. Stay tuned for the #MegaLife #GoBigGetBetter pic.twitter.com/kcYR9uymxi — Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) October 9, 2018 Earlier: HMD Global has scheduled an event in India on October 11th. The invite just says that it is an important announcement before the festive season without giving an hint of what to expect. The company could introduce the rumored Nokia 7.1 Plus that is expected to go official in China soon as X7. The phone that got certified in China revealed a similar design as the Nokia 7.1 with dual rear cameras, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and more. Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) rumored specifications 6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM  with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) ...

PaMu Scroll BT 5.0 Earphones Review

As an increasing number of smartphones ditch the headphone, there has been a drastic uptick in the consumer adoption of wireless headphones. Amongst these is the all-new category of truly wireless options. The PaMu Scroll is one such which aims to deliver a high-quality audio experience at a not too high price point. Read on for our full review.  Design One of the key selling points of truly wireless headphones is the minimal design that it allows. Two earbuds and that’s just it with no connecting wires. The Pamu Scroll however takes it to the extreme. These are some of the smallest earphones I’ve come across and it is incredible how much technology they are able to pack within their size. The charging case of the Scroll is as much a part of the headset, so let's start from there. Pamu offers a choice of variants in the material of the case including . We’ve got the 'Rock'n'Roll Edition' here and if nothing else, it looks distinctive amongst the sea of plastic or metal cases. The leather wrapping covers the central frame and is equipped with a magnetic latch to keep the cover in place. Within it is a receptacle for the earbuds allowing them to ...

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2018: Best deals on smartphones, laptops, headphones and more for Prime users

Amazon today started  Great Indian Festival Sale early for Prime users from 12 Noon, today offering deals on smartphones, laptops, headphones, speakers,  Best deals on smartphones during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale for Prime users  Apple iPhone X 64GB - Rs. 69,999 (Rs. 21,901 off on MRP + No cost EMI from Rs. 7777 per month) Huawei P20 Pro - Rs. 54,999 (Rs. 10,000 off) Samsung Galaxy S9 64GB - Rs. 42,990 (Rs. 14,910 off + Additional Rs. 3000 off on exchange) OnePlus 6 6GB + 64GB - Rs. 29,999 (Rs. 5000 off) Honor Play 4GB + 64GB - Rs. 18,999 (Rs. 1000 off + Additional Rs. 1000 cashback as Amazon Pay Balance, No cost EMI from Rs. 2111 per month) XIaomi Mi A2 - Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 2000 off) XIaomi Redmi Y2 (4GB + 64GB) - Rs.10,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3GB + 32GB) - Rs. 8,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Deals on accessories, Kindle and others on Amazon All-new Echo Plus (2nd gen) - Rs. 11,999 (Rs. 3000 off) DJI Osmo Mobile 2  – Rs. 9,499 (Rs. 500 off) Amazon Echo – Rs. 6,999 (Rs. 2000 off) Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) –  Rs. 2999 (Rs. 1500 off) Amazon Fire TV Stick – Rs. 2799 (Rs. 1200 off) ...

Motorola One Power Review

When we sat down with Motorola to talk about the all new Motorola One Power, one thing was clear. The phone had been designed ground up to tick the check marks for all the key specs that online buyers demand. Android One, guaranteed updates, a huge battery and even a notch! Apparently, these are the key metrics that online buyers look at when considering a new smartphone. So is the Motorola One Power the ultimate mid-range smartphone? Let's find out in our review.  Motorola One Power specifications 6.2-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) 16MP rear camera with Dual LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 1.12μm pixel size, 5MP secondary rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1.0μm pixel size, 4K video recording 12MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1.25μm pixel size, selfie portraits Fingerprint sensor P2i water-repellent nano coating 3.5mm audio jack, Bottom-ported speaker, Dolby audio, Dual microphones Dimensions:  155.8×75.9×9.98mm; Weight: 170g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS ...