OnePlus has shown images of its much-hyped OnePlus 5, which looks much like the iPhone 7 Plus. This is the first official look at the device,; we can see antenna lines and a horizontal bulge with dual cameras on the back. The OnePlus 5 model is black and appears to have rounded and flat bezels. The glimpse came thanks to a tweet from OnePlus teasing the dual cameras, so we can probably expect more details in the coming days and weeks leading up to the launch.
Unofficially, there are leaks, the latest of which suggests multiple OnePlus 5 models will be available, the main difference being the amount of RAM. Both 6GB and 8GB have appeared in online benchmark databases and the source code of an Amazon India teaser page. The official OnePlus 5 launch date for India is June 22, and further leaks indicate that the price will start at Rs. 32,999 for a 64GB model, with a 128GB model also launching for Rs. 37,999. If true, it would make the OnePlus 5 significantly more expensive than its predecessors at launch, diminishing its appeal somewhat.
Vodafone Holy Ramzan Pack and other Ramzan offer has expanded its special Ramzan offers to circles outside UP West and Uttarakhand, where it was first launched a few days ago. Subscribers in the Assam and Northeast circles can now enjoy 25 GB of mobile data, unlimited national roaming, and unlimited calling for Rs. 786. All Vodafone prepaid and postpaid subscribers can receive a 50 percent discount on premium numbers with the range ‘of 786’. At the same time, another offering called Holy Ramzan Pack in the Rajasthan circle, also priced at Rs. 786, gives subscribers full talk time plus international calls to UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia at a special discounted rate of Rs. 0.14 per second and calls to the US and Canada for Rs. 0.06 per second.
Concept renders of iPhone 8 show off iOS 11 New renders of the rumored iPhone 8 have surfaced, now updated with screenshots from iOS 11 to show how they can be scaled to run on the speculated edge-to-edge screen of the device. The iPhone 8 renderings show Apple’s new Control Center, lock screen, and Messages apps, along with Apple Music tweaking the rounded corners and hollowed-out top section that houses the front-facing camera, sensors, and earphones. As previously rumored, there is no physical home button or space below the screen. It is unclear if and when such a device can be launched and whether it will be called iPhone 8 or something else.
Hot Deals on iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus, and More Amazon, Flipkart, and other major websites have held major sales events in the past month, but great deals remain available even without them. You can buy the iPhone 7 32GB for just Rs. 40,500 at Paytm (after cashback) or pick up an iPhone 6s Plus 32GB for Rs. 40,999 at Flipkart. There are also deals on HP and Lenovo laptops, plus some Bluetooth headphones and smartwatches.
The launch of Moto and HTC smartphones in India shortly after the launch of Moto Z2 Play seems to set the company poised to unveil more models, including the Moto Z2 Force, Moto G5S Plus, and Moto X4 in India. A Twitter tipster says the three will be priced at Rs. 38,999, Rs. 17,999, and Rs. 20,999, respectively. While the first two have been leaked before, this is the first mention of a model named Moto X4. All three are expected to have dual cameras on the back.
Meanwhile, HTC has quietly added the HTC U11 to its India website, indicating that this model is imminent. A launch date or price for the HTC U11 has not yet been announced, but this is a premium flagship model with the high-quality Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. Both variants, one with 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM, and another with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM, are listed.
Samsung Galaxy S8+ is Now Available With 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has gotten a specification bump, with a new variant now available with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, priced at Rs. 74,900. After being announced last week, the new variant is now available on Flipkart and Samsung’s online store. The Samsung Galaxy S8+ model is only available in black. As an introductory offer, buyers can get a free wireless charger. You can get Rs. 2,500 cash back if you have an ICICI credit card, plus up to Rs. 15,000 discount when you trade in an eligible smartphone through the Samsung Store. Flipkart offers Reliance Jio users dual data, which is 28GB + 28GB, for Rs. 309 when purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S8+.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 rumors Samsung is also gearing up for the global launch of the Galaxy Note 8. The latest leaks and rumors point to an as-yet-unannounced octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 SoC running at 2.5GHz, a 6.3- inch screen, 6 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage. It is also rumored that this model will not have an in-display fingerprint sensor due to technical issues. Samsung is most likely playing it extremely safe after the disastrous launch of the Galaxy Note 7.
Oppo launches R11 Plus in ChinaOppo announced its new R11 Plus in China shortly after the launch of the R11. This new model has a 6-inch full-HD AMOLED display, 4000mAh battery, Snapdragon 660 SoC, and 6GB of RAM. There is a 20-megapixel camera on the front, a 20-megapixel and 16-megapixel camera on the back. It has an all-metal body and runs ColorOS 3.1 based on Android 7.1.1.
India’s Internet Population Will Double by 2021 According to Cisco, India will double its number of Internet users by 2021. From the current level of 373 million users, or 28 percent of the population, there will be an estimated 829 million in the next four years. The forecast is part of Cisco’s Visual Networking Index Complete Forecast and plays a role in the growth of mobile networks and connections. Cisco says total IP traffic will grow 4x, and there will be 2.1 billion network devices, including smart IoT products, compared to 1.4 billion last year. The video would grow and account for 76 percent of all internet traffic, compared to 57 percent.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Preview Released A new Windows Insider preview build of the Fall Creators Update released by Microsoft shows off a unique style for notifications in the Action Center and an overhauled handwriting panel. Users can pin their favorite websites to the taskbar and use a wider variety of emoji characters. The features won’t be available to users until the update is released later this year, but beta testers can download the preview if they wish. Introducing Microsoft’s new Fluent Design concepts, the Fall Creators Update will refine the look and feel of Windows 10 and introduce new features for the Microsoft Edge browser, Cortana AI assistant, hardware styles, content sharing, network connections, gaming, and ease of access.
Amazon Drops Amazon Drive Unlimited Storage Plan Amazon has done away with its top-end unlimited Amazon Drive storage tier, which used to cost $60 a year. Storage is now limited to 1 TB for the same amount, although you can go up to 30 TB if you pay an extra $60 per TB. Current members will not be affected until their subscription expires, at which point they must sign up for a new rate plan. Amazon Prime subscribers still get unlimited photo storage.
