HTC U11 Life Price Revealed Online

HTC is all set to launch its U 11 Life Smartphone. An online report revealed that the device will come with a price tag of around 400. Now, a new report has surfaced online which reveals a new price of the Smartphone.

According to Winfuture, HTC U11 Life will come with a price tag of 369 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. There will also be a 4GB RAM version but no information is available about its price. Talking about the color variants, the HTC U 11 Life will come in Brilliant Black, Sapphire Blue and Ice White color options.

As per previous reports, the HTC U 11 Life will come with a 5.5-inch IPS display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. It will come with 4 GB/6 GB of RAM and 64 GB/128 GB of internal storage. Running Android 8.0 Oreo operating system, the device will be backed by a 3830 mAH battery.

There are also reports that HTC might also launch the U11 Plus with the U 11 Life Smartphone. According to a report by Android Authority, the HTC U11 Plus flagship Smartphone will be featuring a 5.99-inch HDI display with a 2880 x 1440 resolution, which means 18:9 aspect ratio display.

Some of the other specifications mentioned are Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4 GB / 6 GB RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB storage, 12 MP rear camera and 8 MP front-facing camera, IP68 build, Quick Charge 3.0, EdgeSense and USB Type-C port.

Samsung soon to launch Bixby 2.0

Samsung has faced some mixed reactions for its Bixby digital assistant, specially for the Bixby Voice. But despite facing heat and even disabling the dedicated Bixby button on the new Galaxy Smartphones, the company has not yet given up on its AI. According to reports, Samsung could be launching Bixby v2.0 as soon as next week.

The new version of the digital assistant may arrive during the Samsung's developer conference on October 18 in San Francisco.

Samsung has also appointed a new head for the development of Bixby. Chung Eui-suk, the service intelligence group head, will also be responsible for developing the company's other artificial intelligence services. There is no word as to what features will Bixby 2.0 will carry.  

The South Korean tech firm introduced Bixby this year itself with the arrival of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. However, it did not launch one of the main features of the Bixby AI, Bixby Voice. The company took several months to prepare the particular feature and finally rolled it out to users later in the year along with the Galaxy Note 8.

Several users did not like the feature and even found a way to remap the dedicated button on the handset with a different feature. However, Samsung later itself rolled out a feature that let users disable the dedicated button completely.

Recent leaks and rumors have suggested that the company may also bring Bixby to mid-range Smartphones as well.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 in India

Chinese Smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its latest Smartphone in India. The company has scheduled an event for 11.30 AM today (October 10) in Delhi where it will unveil its first bezel less Smartphone in India. The company will launch its Mi Mix 2 Smartphone, which is the successor of the last year launched Mi Mix.

The event will be live streamed on Mi.com, the official website of the company.

The Smartphone will be exclusively available online on Flipkart and Mi.com and offline on authorized Xiaomi retailers.

The company launched the same Smartphone in China last month. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch full HD+ display with 1080x2160 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Running Android 7.0 Nougat the company announced that it will also receive Android 8.0 Oreo update by December. The device is powered by a 2.4GHx octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with Adreno 540 GPU.

The device comes with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB and 256GB of internal storage. It sports a 12MP rear camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 4K video recording, 4-axis OIS and dual tone LED flash. There's also a 5MP front facing camera with facial recognition.

The Smartphone measures 151.8x 75.5 x7.7 mm and packs a 3400mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 for fast charging. The device includes a fingerprint sensor placed on the rear panel and offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and USB Type C as connectivity options.

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus with 23MP Camera

Japanese Smartphone maker Sony has added yet another Smartphone to its Xperia series. The company has launched Xperia XA1 Plus in India. The USP of the Smartphone is said to be its 23MP rear camera and battery life.

Price and Availability:
 
The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus is priced at Rs 24,990 and it will come in Blue, Black and Gold color options. The device will be available across leading online and offline stores in the country. The Smartphone will compete against Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro and Motorola Z2 Play . 

Specifications:

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus features a 5.5-inch full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The Smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor.

The Smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. Users can further expand the storage up to 256GB by adding a microSD card. The device incorporates a fingerprint sensor and is backed by a 3430 mAh battery.

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus comes with a 23MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front shooter for selfies. The rear camera comes with a 1/2.3" Exmor RS for mobile sensor, bright F2.0 lens and superior lowlight capability. On the other hand, the 8MP 23mm wide-angle lens front camera to give you high quality images that capture all the action, even in a group selfie.

For the purpose of connectivity the Smartphone offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C.

Huawei Honor Play 6 Smartphone in China

Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched its Honor Play 6 Smartphone in China. Honor 6 Play comes with a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The device is powered by 1.4 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor with Mali-T720 GPU. The Smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system topped with company's own EMUI 4.1.

The Smartphone offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expanded further by adding a microSD card. The Smartphone comes with dual-SIM functionality and sports an 8MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and f/2.0 aperture. There's also a 5MP front facing shooter with LED flash and wide angle lens.

Measuring 143.8 x 72 x 8.85mm, the Smartphone is backed by a 3,020 mAh battery and offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

The company has priced the device at 599 Yuan, which translates into Rs 5,880.

Panasonic Launches Eluga I3 Mega Smartphone

Panasonic, the Japanese consumer electronics giant, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Eluga I3 Mega Smartphone. The Smartphone is priced at Rs 11,490 and is available at all leading retail stores across the country.

Panasonic Eluga I3 Mega features a 5.5-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution. The Smartphone flaunts an all-metal body and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, coupled with 3GB of RAM. The dual-SIM device offers 16GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD cards.

For imaging duties, the Eluga I3 Mega has a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP selfie-snapper.

The Smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and offers 4G VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB OTG for the purpose of connectivity.

Intex launces Aqua 4G Mini Smartphone

Domestic Smartphone brand Intex has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Aqua 4G Mini. Priced at Rs 4,199, the Smartphone will come in Black and Red color options.

Intex Aqua 4G Mini comes with a 4-inch FWVGA display with 480x800 pixel resolution. The Smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. Aqua Mini 4G offers 2GB of RAM and 4GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB installing a microSD card.

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 5MP rear camera and a VGA front shooter. It offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS as connectivity options and is backed by a 1,450 mAh battery.

Only last week, Intex launched its Aqua Trend Lite Smartphone priced at Rs 5,690. The USP of the Smartphone is its 1.5 W (Dynamic Type) speaker.

The Intex Aqua Lite comes with a 5-inch FWVGA display with 480x854 pixel resolution. The Smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.2GHz.

The Smartphone offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB by adding a microSD card. It sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera with LED flash for capturing low-light selfies. The device houses a 2,600 mAh battery and offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

OnePlus 3T Midnight Black Edition

It seems s to be the season of launching flagship in new shades. Just a day after Apple announced Red color editions of its iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus flagship duo, OnePlus has launched a new color variant of its current 'flagship killer' Smartphone - 3T.

Dubbed OnePlus 3T Midnight Black limited edition, the Smartphone has an all-black paint job. The new color is the result of a dark coating just 14 microns in thickness, applied to the Smartphone three times. The company says that it has also applied an anti-fingerprint layer to the device.

The Midnight Black OnePlus 3T will be offered in limited batches. The all-black flagship Smartphone will be available starting March 31 at 2:00pm, until stocks last.

Other than the new color, the limited edition 3T is exactly the same Smartphone as the regular OnePlus 3T. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC with an insane 6GB of RAM, it comes with 128GB of internal storage. Its facade is taken up by a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD display. There's a 16MP rear camera with LED flash, Optical Image Stabilization and 4K video recording functionality at the back, in addition to a 16MP front-facing snapper.

Having all modern connectivity options, the OnePlus 3T colette edition is backed by a 3,400mAh battery, with support for OnePlus' 'Dash Charge' fast charging technology.

Oneplus has made good customer base in India. Phone quality is also quite ok. They have to increase battery life. The new model 3T is quite slim model and can compete with flagship phone market.

This is the second limited edition variant of the 3T that OnePlus has launched this month. As its name suggests, the handset has been designed in collaboration with colette, a renowned concept store based in Paris, France.

The OnePlus 3T colette edition also comes in an all-black color. It features the colette logo on its lower back panel. To mark the 20th anniversary of colette, OnePlus has manufactured 250 specially engraved units of the limited edition 3T.

Samsung Galaxy J7 to be launched with AT&T

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is all set to make its debut on AT&T's network in the United States. The mid-range Samsung Smartphone will launch in the next few weeks in the US.

Previous reports had claimed that Galaxy J7 (2017) variant will launch as Galaxy J7 V on Verizon network. While TracFone will release the Smartphone as Galaxy J7 Sky Pro. As for Sprint, Virgin and Boost Mobile, these companies are speculated to launch the Smartphone as Galaxy J7 Perx.

The Smartphone has received FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification, which is said to be the last step before a Smartphone's official unveiling.

The AT&T Galaxy J7 (2017) is listed at FCC with model number SM-J727A.

The Smartphone claim that Galaxy J7 (2017) will run on octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. The Smartphone is said to sport 5.5-inch Full-HD (1080p) display and come with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. On camera front, there's 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a secondary 5-megapixel selfie camera.

Galaxy J7 (2017) is expected to pack 3,000 mAh battery run Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Smartphone in India

Samsung may soon launch its Galaxy C7 Pro Smartphone in India. A handset bearing model number SM-C701F (same as the C7 Pro) recently received Wi-Fi certification.

The Galaxy C7 Pro was launched in China, back in January this year. The dual-SIM Smartphone has a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display. It's backed by a 2.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. There's also 64GB of internal storage, with support for microSD cards of up to 256GB in size.

Galaxy C7 Pro has a 16MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture. The camera can record Full HD videos.

The 4G LTE-capable Galaxy C7 Pro includes USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack and all major connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It's backed by a 3,300mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro will be available in three colors - Gold, Pink and Blue. The company listing page reads that the handset has an efficient heat pipe cooling system. Samsung Pay support is also there.

There is no official information about the launching of Galaxy C7 Pro in the Indian market; although it’s expected to be launched soon.

Gionee launches A1 and A1 Plus Smartphones

Gionee has launched two new Smartphones at the ongoing MWC 2017 conference in Barcelona, Spain. The Chinese tech company showcased the A1 and A1 Plus Smartphones, both of which are claimed to have long battery life and features that enable 'enhanced' selfie images.

Both Gionee A1 and the A1 Plus will be made available in select countries starting March 2017 and April 2017 respectively. While the A1 costs EUR 349, the A1 Plus bears a price tag of EUR 499.

Running Android 7.0 Nougat, the Gionee A1 Plus features a 6-inch Full HD display of 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The dual-SIM handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio P25 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. There's also 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using microSD cards of up to 256GB.

The Gionee A1 features a 20MP selfie camera. There's also a dual rear camera setup comprised of a 13MP module and a 5MP module, in addition to a 5P lens and dual-LED flash.

The Smartphone sports Waves MaxxAudio technology and is backed by a 4,550mAh battery. Measuring 166.4mmx83.3mmx9.1mm, the Gionee A1 Plus weighs 226g and will be available in Gray, Mocha and Gold colour variants.

The dual-SIM Android 7.0 Nougat-based Gionee A1 sports 5.5-inch Full HD resolution AMOLED display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor, clubbed with 4GB of RAM. Internal storage stands at 64GB and can be expanded via microSD cards of up to 128GB in size.

Gionee A1 sports a 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, 5P Lens and selfie flash. There is a 13MP rear autofocus camera with f/2.0 aperture included in the mix as well.

Both handsets feature a bokeh-selfie affect, allowing users to blur the background for better selfies. The A1 comes with Waves MaxxAudio and is powered by a 4,010mAh battery. Weighing 182g, the handset will be available in Gray, Black and Gold colour variants.

Asus launces Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE (ZB500KL) Smartphone

Asus has launched its Zenfone Go 5.0 (ZC500TG) Budget Smartphone in India last year. Now, the Taiwanese company has expanded its 'Go' line-up with the launch of Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE (ZB500KL) in the country.

Priced at Rs 8,999, the Smartphone comes in Black, Red, Gold, Silver and Blue color options. It's available on Amazon as well as offline retail stores in the country.

The Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE (ZB500KL) features a 5-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution. Powering the device is a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. There's 16GB of internal storage, with support for microSD cards.

Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system out-of-the-box, the handset sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera for selfies. Backed by a 2,600mAh battery, it offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as major connectivity options.

Nubia Z11 and N1 Available on Amazon

Two new Smartphones from Chinese Smartphone maker Nubia will be available on Amazon. The devices are named Nubia Z11 and another device Nubia N1.

Available at a price of Rs 29,999, Nubia Z11 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 6GB of RAM, has 64GB of internal storage and sports 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with Sony IMX298 sensor.

The second device, Nubia N1, is priced at Rs 11,999 and is equipped with Nubia's NeoPower technology and a massive 5,000mAh battery.

The device sports a 5.5-inch full-HD screen, and features 13MP rear and front camera, runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Nubia 4.0 UI and supports a hybrid dual-SIM slot.

Both the Smartphones will be available starting 12 noon on Amazon from December 26.

LG G6 To Be Waterproof

There are rumors about LG’s upcoming flagship Smartphone LG G6. The Smartphone will succeed the company's last year flagship Smartphone LG G5 and launch in February 2017 at the Mobile World Congress (Barcelona).

Latest rumors about the device suggest that it will be waterproof. The waterproofing material is also being said to be added to the USB connector, earphone terminal as well as camera cover glass.

Also unlike G5 Smartphone, LG G6 will not be a modular Smartphone. Many feel that it is not easy replacing so many modules. The modular structure is the key highlight of LG G5.
Earlier this week, LG launched its dual-screen Smartphone V20 in India. Priced at Rs 54,999, the Smartphone is available exclusively on Amazon's India website.

The LG V20 is the first non-Google Smartphone to come with Android Nougat 7.0 out-of-the-box. It's also the first handset to use Google's 'In Apps' feature that lets users find content from built-in apps including contacts, emails, text messages and photos and user-installed apps.

Like the V10, the LG V20 also comes with dual-screen feature. The Smartphone features a 5.7-inch Quad HD display of 1440x2560 pixel resolution and a 2.1-inch secondary display with 160x1040 pixel resolution. As per LG, the second screen offers enhanced visibility with double the brightness and a 50% larger font size as compared to V10. It shows notifications and other piece of information for increased productivity.

The LG V20 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable further up to 2TB via microSD cards.

Boasting of lightweight aluminum body, V20 sports a 16MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, 75-degree lens, f/1.8 aperture and OIS. It has a Hybrid Auto Focus (HAF) integrating three AF mechanisms -- Laser Detection AF, Phase Detection AF (PDAF) and Contrast AF for both videos and photos. 

The dual-camera setup at the back comprises an 8MP module for capturing wide-angle shots. In addition, a 5MP front-facing snapper is included for selfies.

Asus launches Zenfone 3 Ultra, Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Asus has launched its Zenfone 3 Smartphone series in India by launching four Smartphone models - Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra, Zenfone 3 Laser and the Zenfone 3.

The Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2-inch), Zenfone 3 Deluxe (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820), Zenfone 3 Ultra and Zenfone 3 Laser are priced at Rs 21,999, Rs 49,999, Rs 49,999, and Rs 18,999. The Zenfone 3 with 5.5-inch display and Zenfone 3 Deluxe with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor are priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 62,999 respectively. This also makes the Zenfone 3 Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor the company's costliest Smartphone in India till date.

Starting with the Asus Zenfone 3, the Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Smartphone packs a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) display protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor clocked at 2GHz. The device offers 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be further expanded via microSD card.

The dual-SIM supported Smartphone features a 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front shooter for selfies. A fingerprint sensor along with 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C as connectivity options is also included in the Zenfone 3. It is backed by a 3000mAh battery.

The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra sports a 6.8-inch Full HD display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of ROM. The handset flaunts a 23MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front camera for selfies. Its connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C.

The smartphone is backed by a 4,600mAh battery powered by Qualcomm Quick Charge technology.

The Zenfone 3 Deluxe features a 5.7-inch Full HD display, has 1.3mm ultra narrow bezels and is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM.

The Smartphone offers dual-SIM functionality and sports a 23MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front snapper. It offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C as connectivity options and incorporates a fingerprint sensor as well. It is backed by a 3,000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge support.

Lenovo to launch K5 Note in India

Lenovo has confirmed that it will be launching its K5 Note Smartphone in India on August 1.

Lenovo K5 Note was launched in China in January at a price of $167, which roughly translates to Rs 11,189.

Available in Golden and Silver color options, Lenovo K5 Note flaunts a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. With the older K4 Note recently having received Android Marshmallow upgrade, Lenovo is expected to offer the update to the upcoming K5 Note soon as well.

The smartphone is powered by a 1.8 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. On-board storage of the handset stands at 16GB, which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card.

The Smartphone also comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor and Dolby Atmos for an enhanced user experience. It features a 13MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and an 8MP front snapper for clicking selfies. Connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The dual-sim phone is backed by a 3,500 mAh battery.

It would be interesting to see whether Lenovo bundles the ANT VR headset along with the K5 Note, as it did with the K4 Note. The company recently launched the Wooden Edition of the K4 Note, priced at Rs 11,499.

Meizu launches MX6 Smartphone with 4GB RAM

Chinese Smartphone-maker Meizu has announced its latest flagship MX6 in the home country. Meizu MX6 flaunts a full-metal body with magnesium alloy frame and weighs 149gm. The device comes equipped with mTouch 2.1 fingerprint-recognition technology that can unlock the phone in just 0.2 seconds for payments using Alipay and WeChat.

Meizu MX6 has a 5.5-inch Full-HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution and narrow bezels. The handset runs Android 6.0 Marshamllow operating system topped with Meizu's Flyme UI and is powered by a 2.3GHz GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor. It offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

The device features a 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, Sony IMX386 sensor and 4K recording; and a 5MP camera on the front.

The connectivity options in Meizu MX6 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type-C. It houses a 3060 mAh battery with mCharge support which claims to charge the phone up to 65% in 30 minutes and 100% in 75 minutes.

The handset comes in Gray, Silver, Gold and Pink color options and is up for sale in China. However, there is no word about the global availability of the device.

Huawei Maimang 5 launched in China

Huawei has launched its Maimang 5 Smartphone in China, which is said to go on sale globally with 'Huawei G9' moniker. The smartphone is a successor to the company's Maimang 4, which later launched as Huawei G8 globally.

Huawei has already launched its G9 Lite Smartphone in China in May this year.

Based on variations in RAM and inbuilt storage combinations, the dual-SIM Smartphone comes in two variants. The device is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB versions.

The Huawei Maimang 5 features a 5.5-inch full-HD resolution IPS display with 1080x1920 pixels resolution. Inside, the handset boasts of an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and supports microSD card up to 128GB. Maimang 5 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the company's EMUI 4.1 on top.

The Smartphone sports 16MP rear camera along with an 8MP front-facing camera. Backed by a 3340mAh battery, the the new Huawei supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a USB Type-C port.

The 3G RAM version is available in Champagne Gold and Moonlight Silver color variants, while the 4G RAM variant will comes in Champagne Gold and Rose Gold colors.

The former costs CNY 2399, the latter variant is priced at CNY 2599. It is supposed to go on sale starting July 21.

There are speculations that the Chinese telecom major Huawei may launch its flagship P9 smartphone in India this month. The highlight of Huawei P9 smartphone is its two Leica-made 12MP rear cameras.

Gionee launches F103 Pro with 4G VoLTE support

Chinese Smartphone maker Gionee has launched the latest Smartphone in its F (Fashion) series. Dubbed as Gionee F103 Pro, the device comes in Gold, White and Gray color options at a price tag of Rs 11,999. The Smartphone is available through retail stores and official l Gionee online store.

The F103 Pro flaunts a metal frame design and offers VoLTE support. The handset features a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The screen is scratch-resistant with a coating of Dragontrail glass. The dual-sim device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system topped with the Amigo UI of the company.

It packs a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor paired with 3GB RAM. The Samrtphone packs 16GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. It sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera for selfies. The connectivity options of the handset include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The smartphone is backed by a 2,400 mAh battery.

HTC working on Android Nougat Nexus Smartphones

HTC is reportedly working on two Nexus Smartphones based on Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. Dubbed as 'Marlin' and 'Sailfish,' both Smartphones are expected to be launched by the end of this year.

The 'Marlin' features a 5.5-inch QHD Amoled display whereas the smaller 'Sailfish' boasts a smaller 5-inch Full HD display.

The HTC 'Marlin' will reportedly be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC. Other reports indicate a possibility of the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 821 or 823 (themselves being rumored names) to be chipset of choice. It is also expected to feature a fingerprint scanner and will house a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing snapper. It will be backed by 4GB of RAM and a 3,450mAh battery. Like the flagship HTC 10, the 'Marlin' will also have a USB Type-C port.

The 'Sailfish' handset reportedly will feature similar hardware specifications, as per other online reports. However, the SoC of choice is still unknown.

After Google revealed the name of Android N recently, HTC was the first to announce the list of its Smartphones that will receive the update. The handsets include HTC 10, HTC One A9 and HTC One M9.