Earlier this year, LG announced the K8 and K5 smartphones under the K series. Now, it looks like the LG K8 has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 9,999. Notably, this smartphone is the successor to the LG K8 that was launched in February 2016.


According to a tweet by the popular tipster and Mumbai-based retailer @Mahesh Telecom, the LG K8 with the model number X240i is available in the country at Rs. 9,999 while its market price is Rs. 11,000. 

For now, there is no information when the availability of the smartphone. The LG K8 sports a premium design with a textured back and curved edges. In terms of specs, the smartphone flaunts a 5-inch HD 720p display and employs a 1.3GHz quad-core processor teamed up with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of default memory capacity that can be further expanded with the help of a microSD card.

 The imaging aspects of the LG K8 include an 8MP primary camera at its rear and a 5MP selfie camera as well. The connectivity features on board the LG smartphone include Bluetooth .42, NFC, Wi-Fi and dual SIM support. 

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Booting on Android Nougat out of the box, the LG K8 gets the power from a 2125mAh battery that should be capable of rendering a decent backup to the smartphone.


If the LG K8 is launched in the country at Rs. 9,999 as tipped, then the smartphone will be positioned in the budget market segment that is already obsessed with a lot of budget smartphones such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. On Tuesday, Micromax announced the launch of the Canvas Infinity with an 18:9 aspect ratio display at the same price point of Rs. 9,999.

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August 22, 2017

Google has just released a new version of Google app on the Play Store. The APK teardown of the updated Google app with the build number 7.10 has revealed an interesting piece of information
Apparently, the search giant is working on a pair of headphones that will be equipped with Google Assistant. 9To5Google is the first publication to have noticed this. 

It is also revealed that the headphones are codenamed as Bisto. Well, the Bisto codename had previously appeared in the strings of the beta version of Google app's 7.0 version. While its references were taken down, it was spotted again a few days ago.

However, initially, it was believed to be a portable audio device. This time, it is kind of confirmed that instead of a portable audio device, Google is working on a pair of headphones codenamed as Bisto.

"Your headphones have the Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It's your own personal Google, always ready to help," states one string. 

Apparently, people will be able to ask questions through the mic of Bisto headphones and Google Assistant will respond to them. Moreover, users will be able to reply to notifications with voice commands. The headphones are likely to feature a dedicated Google Assistant button along with another button at the top.

Another string gives out some information on directions; "To hear them, press the Google Assistant button. Press the Google Assistant button. To hear them, press and hold the top button. Press and hold the top button."

So users would have to long press the Google Assistant button to talk to the headphone. while to get a reply from the Google Assistant, you would have to press and hold the top button.

As of now, we don't know when will Google introduce the Bisto headphones. Its pricing aspect is not known as well. That being said, there is a possibility that Google may launch the headphones alongside its Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones in October.

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August 22, 2017

If on time, we have less than a month left till the launch of iPhone 8. Being the 10th-anniversary model, the hype around the smartphone is understandable.


Today, we have come across images of the iPhone 8's display assembly on Weibo. While there are a bunch of images, we will be focusing on the most important one. From the image shown above, you can see the digitizer and the connecting cables. 

There are four circular cut-outs and a slit for the earpiece at the top. Presumably, the front camera and the iris scanner will be placed on the right. The small circle on the left should be a sensor, while the bigger one could be a LED flash.

 That being said, we are not too convinced that the iPhone 8's front camera will be accompanied by a LED flash. Interestingly, the alleged opening for LED flash sports a different color than others. Going by earlier leaks, the iris scanner on the iPhone 8 is expected to be positioned on the left. 

The display assembly further reveals that the smartphone will arrive with a full-screen design. Apparently, the front of the iPhone 8 will be dominated by the screen. 

So the upcoming flagship will feature an almost bezel-less display with a striking resemblance to the Android biggies such as the LG G6 and Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus. Of late, we got to come across several new reports about the iPhone 8 suggesting that the device might come with a few features that have been never seen before. 

The upcoming Apple smartphone is believed to feature a wireless charging support and come in a copper color variant as some of the Android devices in the market. In fact, the copper color variant is catching up with the trend in the recent days.

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August 21, 2017

The Essential Phone is one of the smartphones that has created a lot of hype in the market. Ever since the device was announced, it remains to be one of the attention grabbing devices.


The recent information comes from Andy Rubin via a blog post. He has confirmed that the Essential Phone will receive Android OS updates for two years and monthly security updates for three years. He has also announced that the smartphone is up for sale via Amazon, Best Buy, Sprint and Essential.com in the U.S. 

The smartphone will soon be made available via all the leading carriers. As a limited period offer, the Essential Phone is priced at $699 and those who want the Essential 360 Camera can get it along with the phone for $749. Besides the Essential 360 Camera, the company is in plans to release new wireless accessories in the coming months. 

It is believed that these accessories will work well with the other products such as Essential Home. Rubin adds that the smartphone has no branding and that there will be only a few preloaded apps and no other duplicative services. 

The highlight of this smartphone is the magnetic connector that is located at the top right corner of the back panel. The 360-degree camera accessory can be connected to the smartphone using this connector. 

The camera has dual 12MP fisheye lenses with f/1.8 aperture and a 210-degree field of view. This camera can record 360-degree videos at UHD resolution. Also, there is a docking stating for the smartphone to quick recharge itself.

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August 21, 2017

Google is set to release the next iteration of its Android OS Android O on 21 August which is the day of the US total solar eclipse. While we are just a day away from the launch, most of the smartphone manufacturers are now gearing up to provide the new update to their recently launched smartphones.

As such, one of the top brands Samsung is also preparing for the update and is looking forward to providing Android O for its smartphones with its Grace UI on top which will be better optimized to run the software smoothly. 

While the company has been a bit slow in providing updates, hopefully, this time Samsung rolls out the update at a much faster pace. In any case, the first Samsung smartphones to receive the update would be the ones which were released with Android 7.1 Nougat pre-installed. 

Apart from that, the company will be releasing the update for few of its other smartphones as well. Samsung has provided a list of the smartphones that will be getting Android O. 

Check out the list below. Samsung will be rolling out the Android O update to the flagships devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8 (G950F, G950W), Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Upcoming), Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (G955, G955FD). 

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (G935F, G935FD, G935W8), Samsung Galaxy S7 (G930FD, G930F, G930, G930W8), Samsung Galaxy Note FE. 

On the other hand, in the mid-range segment devices like the Galaxy A3 (2017) (A320F), Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) (A520F), Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) (A720F, A720DS), Samsung Galaxy A8 (2017) (A810F, A810DS), and Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro. 

Coming to the budget range, smartphones that will be updated to the latest Android O include Samsung Galaxy J7v, Samsung Galaxy J7 Max (2017), Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (2017), Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) (SM-A9100). 

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) (A710F, A710DS), Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) (A510F, A510F), and Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) (A810F, A810DS).

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August 20, 2017

Cyber attacks seem to be on the rise and while we have already heard about WannaCry and others in the past few months, now a new security threat has appeared.

As per Moscow-based cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab, a new modification of notorious mobile banking Trojan "Faketoken" has resurfaced in the online domain. This new type of malware is able to steal credentials from popular taxi applications and ride-sharing apps.

"The new version of 'Faketoken' performs live tracking of apps and, when the user runs a specified app, overlays this with its phishing window to steal the bank card details of the victim," Kaspersky Lab said in a statement.

What's frightening is that this trojan virus features an identical interface as the taxi apps, even with the same color schemes and logos, and it further creates an instant and completely invisible overlay.

"The fact that cyber criminals have expanded their activities from financial applications to other areas, including taxi and ride-sharing services, means that the developers of these services may want to start paying more attention to the protection of their users," said Viktor Chebyshev, Security Expert at Kaspersky Lab.

"The banking industry is already familiar with fraud schemes and tricks, and its previous response involved the implementation of security technologies in apps that significantly reduced the risk of theft of critical financial data," Chebyshev added.

According to Kaspersky Lab, the new version of "Faketoken" has targeted mostly Russian users but they believe the geography of attacks could easily be extended in the future.

Talking more about the "Faketoken" virus, the security firm has said that it steals all incoming SMS messages by redirecting them to its command and control servers, allowing criminals to get access to one-time verification passwords sent by a bank, or other messages sent by taxi and ride-sharing services. And that's not it. Among other things, the malware also monitors users' calls, records them and transmits the data to the command and control servers.

Kaspersky researchers have also detected 'Faketoken' attacks on other popular mobile applications, such as travel and hotel booking apps, apps for traffic fine payments, Android Pay and the Google Play Market. Hopefully, an immediate solution will be created in order to combat this dangerous virus. 

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August 20, 2017

we know that the Xiaomi is all set to take the wraps off the Redmi Note 5A on August 21 at a press conference to be held in China. The company's president Lin Bin will be present at the event.

The Redmi Note 5A has been hitting the rumor mills and leaks frequently since the last month. It had appeared even on the regulatory website TENAA revealing its key specs. With the launch date approaching closer, we have another detail about the upcoming Xiaomi device hit the web.

According to a GizmoChina report citing a Weibo post, the Redmi Note 5A has been teased by the company revealing that it will have a soft flash accompanying the selfie camera at the front. 

In that case, the Redmi Note 5A will be the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature a selfie flash. Lately, the front flash trend is making its way into the smartphone market with the increase in the selfie trend. 

The front flash will help clicking better selfies at night or low light areas offering enhanced illumination.

Notably, even the Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shared a picture showing the Note 5A's front flash turned on. It seems to be positioned on the opposite side from where the selfie camera is located.

Besides the presence of a selfie flash, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A appears to feature a 5.5-inch HD 720p display and make use of a Snapdragon 425 SoC paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The device is said to arrive in another variant with a Snapdragon 625 SoC with two configurations - 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. The imaging department is said to comprise of a 13MP main camera at its rear and a 5MP selfie camera as well. The other aspects that we can expect include a fingerprint sensor and a 3000mAh battery.

The Redmi Note 5A is believed to be priced around 999 yuan (approx. Rs. 9,500) for the base model and 1,199 yuan (approx. Rs. 11,500) for the high-end model. From the existing information, it looks like it will be launched in different color options such as gray, black, silver, gold, red, white and pink.

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August 18, 2017

Motorola has just started sending out press invites for a launch event in Brazil. The event will take place in Sao Paulo from 10 AM onwards on August 24.

We are assuming that Motorola will take the wraps off its Moto X4 smartphone. Of course, the press invite doesn't specifically mention which device will be unveiled in the event. However, considering the number of times Moto X4 has appeared in leaks lately, it could be possible. 

The company has already launched the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. That leaves Moto X4. A couple of days ago, the smartphone's entire specs sheet came to light. According to which, the Moto X4 will arrive with a 5.2-inch FHD 1080p display and measure 7.99 mm in thickness and weigh in at 163 grams. 

The device is likely to be offered in two color variants; Sterling Blue and Super Black. Under its hood, the smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC along with different configurations such as 3GB/32GB for the North American, European and Latin American markets and 4GB/64GB for the Asia Pacific markets.

 On the optics front, the Moto X4 is believed to be launched with a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP primary sensor with dual pixel autofocus and f/2.0 aperture and an 8MP secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree wide angle sensor. 

There will also be a dual LED flash unit at the back. Up front, there will be a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and 4K video recording support. The Moto X4 is said to be IP68 certified to make it resistant to dust and water. 

A 3000mAh battery is believed to power the smartphone to keep the device running. This battery is claimed to support the TurboCharge feature that will power it up in just a few minutes.

While the chances of Moto X launching are more, Motorola could introduce the Moto Z2 Force as well.

August 18, 2017

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 10 Pro for Workstations. Windows 10 Pro has been designed for server grade PC hardware and for strictly professional purposes. The operating system is best suited for machines with several logical processors and expanded RAM. 

The operating system has four major features that make it the best choice among competitors, that is if there are any, for high-end server machines which are: Resilient File System enabled(ReFS) by default: This feature will provide servers with optimization to handle data in large volumes and offering security against data corruption.

 Support for non-volatile memory modules (NVDIMM-N) with persistent memory: This feature will ensure that the read and write speeds are as fast as possible and the files will be accessible even when the server is powered off. 

Support for Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron processors: The OS will be optimized for high-end industrial grade machines with support for four CPUs and 6TB of RAM. SMB Direct for Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) capability: This feature will allow network adapters to utilize least possible RAM.

 The prevailing version of Windows 10 Pro allows connection to two CPUs and up to 2TB of RAM which makes it quite evident that Microsoft is targeting high-end configurations. 

The speculation regarding the release was doing rounds on the internet and it was earlier rumored that the OS will be launched in June, however, Microsoft provided complete detail regarding the operating system. 

Microsoft has also stated that Windows 10 Pro for workstations will be released with Windows 10 Creators Fall update.

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August 12, 2017

Apple just launched the iOS 11 public beta for the whole world to try, and holy heck, don't get too excited yet. Obviously, your iPhone or iPad will be cooler than all your friends' are if you're running the new software before any of them. There will be consequences, though.

First off, not all Apple devices will run iOS 11. You'll need an iPhone 5s or newer, a 5th generation iPad or newer, an iPad Mini 2 or newer, or an iPad Air (1 or 2). You can also install iOS 11 on a 6th generation iPod Touch, if that's your jam. (Check out a full list of compatible devices here .)

Next, you'll definitely want to back up your old device. It's now possible to revert back to iOS 10, if your experiment with iOS 11 is too bug-riddled, but it's not exactly easy. (Check out the instructions for how to do thathere .) But before you even think about installing the iOS 11 public beta, you must understand that the new operating system will be bug-riddled . 

Until the software gets an official release, you can expect your phone to be a big pain in the ass, featuring all kinds of new adventures like crashing apps and awful battery life. So you should consider running the new software on a secondary device, in order to avoid ruining your day-to-day phone usage.

If all this sounds fine to you, just head over to the Apple Beta Software Program page from the device you want to install the new software on. Hit "Sign Up," and then sign in with your Apple ID. Accept the agreement, navigate to the iOS tab, and download the iOS 11 software. After that, your device will open up the "Profile," and tap install until your phone reboots. Finally, when your phone boots back up, check for a new software update, and your phone will download the latest version of the iOS 11 beta.

Once you're all updated, have a blast. Impress your friends. Expect shit to crash! It will be annoying, but you'll feel so cool in your annoyance. Plus, the new software looks pretty great !

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August 12, 2017

Past few days a new smartphone leaked with a brand name of Motorola. this is most likely to be called Moto X4 showing what looked like its final design. Following the same, the live images of the Moto X4 prototype hit the web, thanks to the FCC listing.

Now, the press renders of the Moto X4 have been leaked contributing to the already outpouring news related to the smartphone.

 Spotted by Android Authority, the press render seems to be accompanied by the complete specifications of the smartphone expected to be launched in the coming weeks or months. According to the report, the Moto X4 will boast of a 5.2-inch FHD 1080p display and measure 7.99 mm in thickness and weigh in at 163 grams.

 The device is said to be launched in two color variants - Sterling Blue and Super Black. Under its hood, the device will be using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC paired with different configurations such as 3GB/32GB for the North American, European and Latin American markets and 4GB/64GB for the Asia Pacific markets. 

On the imaging front, the Moto X4 is believed to be launched with a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP primary snapper with dual pixel autofocus and f/2.0 aperture and an 8MP secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree wide angle sensor to capture the depth of field information. 

The will be a dual LED flash unit at the back. Up front, there will be a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and 4K video recording support. 

The Moto X4 is said to be IP68 certified to make it resistant to dust and water. A 3000mAh battery is believed to power the smartphone to keep the device running. This battery is claimed to support the TurboCharge feature that will power it up in just a few minutes.

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August 11, 2017

 

Strong leaks about HTC U11 have bluetooth 5.0 support this is helpful for htc u11 users and also htc u11 support 60fps video recording .  Well, guess what?

HTC has just announced that the update for its flagship device can now be downloaded. The update will bring various new features that were not available in HTC U11 at the time of launch. Thanks to the new update, HTC U11 will become one of the few smartphones in the world to carry support for Bluetooth 5.0. Currently, only Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus, OnePlus 5 and Xiaomi Mi 6 feature Bluetooth 5.0.

Some of you may be aware, Bluetooth 5.0 has several implications for the future IoT devices and connected home. It lets you connect the phone to your wearables, speakers, headphones, cars, and more.

For comparison, with the new support, the HTC U11 will offer greater speed and nearly four times the range as Bluetooth 4.2. Besides users will be able to maintain connections with devices up to approximately 240 meters away from the phone and the smartphone will also offer 8 times the broadcasting message capacity over Bluetooth 4.2-sporting devices.

Apart from that, this update will also improve the phone's video recording and connectivity features. We have obtained the information from the HTC Taiwan's official website. The website confirmed that a new firmware update is now being rolled out to HTC U11.

The official changelog reveals post-update, the smartphone will be able to capture videos in 1080p resolution and 60fps.

So it turns out the earlier report made the right speculations.

We are disappointed about one thing though. HTC promised its customers that more Squeeze Gestures will be added to the HTC U11, but the update hasn't done so. On the positive note, the update includes a new security patch and some stability improvements.

August 11, 2017

While we are waiting for Xiaomi to release the next big software update MIUI 9 for its smartphones, it seems the company has already started to roll out Android Nougat 7.0 update for its Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone.

Besides, the Nougat update seems to be part of the 8.5 MIUI version. The news was first made public by a group called Greek Xiaomi Lovers who posted a screenshot of an updated Redmi Note 4 on its Facebook page. 

The screenshot clearly shows that the smartphone is running Android version number 7.0 NRD90M and that it also includes Android security patches for the month of July. Just to recall Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone in January this year with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. 

The company has taken nearly seven months to bring the latest Android update for its popular handset Note 4. However, it looks like the update is being rolled out in Greece currently. The update is about 1.3GB in size and since the update is being rolled out over-the-air, it may take some time before it reaches any device. Users outside Greece can always check for updates manually by going to Settings ->About Phone -> Software Update.

In any case, Redmi Note 4 (review) users will now be able to experience Nougat and its features hands-on. Android Nougat will come with features like split-screen multitasking, more customizable quick settings, improved Google keyboard, enhanced notifications and recent applications window extended battery life, and more.

here is no information regarding the roll out in India but we are expecting the update to be rolled out soon in the country as well. Recently a banner on Flipkart revealed that the Redmi Note 4 will be getting the Android Nougat update soon. Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not announced any official date for the roll out.

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August 10, 2017

Nokia 2 is believed to be an entry-level smartphone that will be launched alongside the Nokia 8 flagship on August 16. Even the 3G Nokia 3310 variant is likely to be launched at the same event.

According to the recent FCC documents, it looks like HMD Global is prepping not one but four variants of the Nokia 2. Eventually, it looks like we are approaching closer to the unveiling of the same. 

As per a recent report by Android Headlines, four different FCC listings were spotted with the model numbers TA-1007, TA-1023, TA-1029, and TA-1035. These are believed to be the different model numbers of the Nokia 2 smartphone. 

The listings did not divulge any details regarding the specifications of these models. However, from the previous leaks and rumors, it is likely that the Nokia 2 might be launched with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor paired with 1GB/2GB RAM and a 2800mAh battery. 

Going by the recent reports, the Nokia 2 is said to feature a 5-inch HD 720p display and flaunt an 8MP main camera at its rear and a 5MP selfie camera as well. 

As in the other Nokia Android smartphones launched by HMD Global, this one is also believed to run on a near stock Android version and might be launched with the Android 7.0 Nougat OS. 

We can expect the Nokia 2 to receive the Android 8.0 O update as soon as the same is officially released by the end of this year. We do have to mention HMD's assurance that it will offer two years of OS support to the Nokia smartphones. 

Eventually, the Nokia smartphones launched by the company will receive the Android O and Android P updates until 2018. Recently, HMD confirmed that the Nokia 3, the existing entry-level smartphone will receive the Android O update in the coming months.

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August 10, 2017