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Motorola One Gets Listed on Geekbench With Benchmarks, Specifications Photo Credit: TENAA Motorola One launch date has not been revealed by the phone maker yet. HIGHLIGHTS Motorola One might be the global variant of Moto P30 A Motorola One Power is also expected with the One Motorola One price and availability will be clearer at launch Motorola  just  unveiled  its latest smartphone in China, the  Moto P30+  which comes with a design that resembles the iPhone X - with a similarly-sized notch and vertical dual rear camera setup. Rumour has it that this phone could be launched in global markets in two variants -  Motorola One  (aka  Moto One ) and  Motorola One Power  (aka  Moto One Powe r) soon. To recall, a report  claimed  Motorola won't be using the Moto name for the  Android One  smartphones, and sticking with its full Motorola name. The former of the two, Motorola One has been spotted on benchmarking portal Geekbench where it has received a single-c

Xiaomi Poco F1 Teased to Be a Flipkart Exclusive Teasers have hinted that Xiaomi's Poco F1 will be Flipkart exclusive in India HIGHLIGHTS A teaser page is live on Flipkart The phone is said to be 'As Fast As You' Poco F1 is expected to be Flipkart exclusive Xiaomi  is set to launch  Poco F1 , the first smartphone from the company's sub-brand  Poco , in India on  August 22 . Now, it looks like the Poco F1 will be Flipkart exclusive in India. A teaser page for the upcoming smartphone is now live on Flipkart, suggesting that the Poco F1 could be launched as a Flipkart exclusive in the country, thanks to the words 'only on Flipkart ' in the banner. As per the teaser on the e-commerce site, something "As Fast As You" is coming soon. With the phrase, "How Fast You Ask?" the e-commerce giant hints towards the launch of the Xiaomi Poco F1. Even the patterns used on the  landing page  appear similar to ones used on the prom

Jio GigaFiber Registrations Now Open : Here's How the Jio Broadband Rollout Schedule Works Jio GigaFiber broadband plans have not been announced yet HIGHLIGHTS Jio GigaFiber registrations now open Users can express interest via the Jio GigaFiber page on official website Areas with most registrations will get priority during rollout Jio GigaFiber registrations are now live, allowing potential users to express their interest in the service. The high-speed Jio GigaFiber broadband service will provide Internet access with speeds up to 1Gbps to both home users and businesses, and users can choose to give their home and office address for the same. It is important for users to make sure Jio GigaFiber registrations  from their areas are sufficient in number as the Mukesh Ambani-led company will prioritise rollout of the Jio broadband service depending on the interest it receives from different areas. And to make sure fake demand is not created in certain areas, the

Will Jio Phone 2 Help WhatsApp, YouTube Reach the Next Billion Users in India? As  Reliance Jio  readies itself for the  Jio Phone 2 flash sale , the biggest news for all Jio Phone users lies beyond hardware. WhatsApp on Jio Phone is that bit of news, and the latest update is that the app may not be available to all Jio Phone users from August 15, India's Independence Day, as promised earlier. WhatsApp on Jio Phone will be  rolling out to users in batches  with some people getting it on August 15, Reliance Jio has claimed. That means there's no definite Jio Phone 2 WhatsApp release date, but it should show up eventually. While you wait for the Jio Phone WhatsApp update, YouTube will be available on Jio Phone from August 15 and Facebook is already there. This means that this episode of Orbital, where the resident Jio expert Ravi Sharma joins host Pranay Parab, can focus on Jio Phone's killer apps - WhatsApp and YouTube. We begin the episode by talking

Google Pixel XL Users Report Fast Charging Issues After Android Pie Update Pixel XL users report fast charging issues after Android Pie update HIGHLIGHTS Android Pie has arrived only for Pixel devices Pixel XL users report of fast charging issues after the update Only Pixel XL users seem to be affected Several  Google Pixel XL  users are now reporting of a fast charging issue after the arrival of   Android 9 Pie  stable update. Users complain that fast charging does not work on their Pixel XL after installing the update. One user even reported that a message that reads "Charging Slowly" shows up, even when the unit is plugged into a fast charger. Some report that the original fast charger bundled in with the Pixel XL works fine, but other chargers seem to not be supported anymore. Google Pixel XL users have taken to the Google Tracking issue  site  to report this issue. Users complain that fast charging worked fine when the device was running on Andr

Oppo R17 With 6.4-Inch Display, In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Goes Official Oppo R17 is presently available for pre-orders in China, while its sale will begin on August 18. HIGHLIGHTS Oppo R17 has now been officially listed in China The smartphone sports an in-display fingerprint sensor Oppo has also teased the launch of the R17 Pro Oppo R17  specifications have been officially revealed by the company in China via a listing on its website. The latest development comes days after the handset  surfaced  on TENAA and  spotted in some early leaks . The official listing has confirmed that the newest  Oppo  model has a 6.4-inch display that sports a  Corning Gorilla Glass 6  protection on top and has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone also comes with an artificial intelligence (AI) supported dual rear camera. It features 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and comes Streamer Blue as well as Neon Purple colour options. Oppo has started taking pre-orders for the

Paytm Buys Balance Tech, a Bengaluru-Based Savings Management Startup. Digital payments major  Paytm  on Thursday announced the acquisition of Bengaluru-based smart-savings management startup Balance Tech for an undisclosed amount. Designed to build saving habits for users, the Balance app offers saving options in mutual funds that could get users interest rates of up to 8.65 per cent per annum. "Our team has been building automated products that make the saving experience relatable and delightful by helping users reach their goals in clever little ways," Balance Tech CEO and Co-Founder Ankit Kumar said in a statement. "Our conversational personal savings assistant nudges users to build a saving habit, and give purpose to their money as they go about their busy lives. "We look forward to bringing in computational intelligence, unique design and proprietary algorithms with Balance to help Paytm users accomplish more with their money," Kumar adde

How to Lose $3 Billion of Bitcoin in India Accusations of tax evasion and police corruption, a kidnapper who was kidnapped, a fugitive politician, and billions in  Bitcoin  lost. This is crypto -trading Gujarat-style. The ingredients are part of an investigation in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state into allegations that investors poured cash into a Bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that could exceed the country's largest banking scandal. The fallout extends as far as Texas and has embroiled a former lawmaker, tarnishing Modi's ruling party months before an election. It began in February, when property developer Shailesh Bhatt charged into the Home Minister's office in Modi's home state of Gujarat, claiming he had been kidnapped by a group of policemen and told to pay 200 Bitcoin, worth some $1.8 million (roughly Rs. 12.4 crores) at the time, for his release. He said he had nowhere else to go. The state's elite Criminal Investigation Depart

YouTube Names Handsets Offering ' Best Experience' , Shows Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on Top With No iPhone on List The list of YouTube Signature Devices includes as many as 18 Android smartphones. HIGHLIGHTS There is an official list of YouTube Signature Devices This includes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and other premium smartphones But it doesn't include any iPhone model Samsung Galaxy Note 9  not just has top-notch specifications but is also touted to be a "YouTube Signature Device" for 2019.  Samsung  at the Galaxy Note 9 event in New York revealed the latest achievement. Following the formal announcement made on stage in Brooklyn, New York, a YouTube Device Report emerged that highlights the Galaxy Note 9 as well as some other premium smartphones as "Signature Devices" that are claimed to deliver the "best-in-class YouTube experience".  Interestingly, while the report includes models such as the  Google Pixel 2 XL, H

Xiaomi Poco Sub-Brand Teased, Pocophone India Launch Hinted At Xiaomi is teasing Pocophone for global markets but it is named Poco in India HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi has confirmed that it is working on a Poco sub-brand Poco India and Pocophone Global Twitter accounts have been created There are no details on the smartphones under the sub-brand Xiaomi  has started teasing its sub-brand 'Poco' in India ahead of the launch of  Pocophone F1 . Following several rumours about Xiaomi's Pocophone F1, it seems there is finally some confirmation about the existence of the smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer has not only teased that Poco as a Xiaomi sub-brand, but also hinted that the Poco smartphones will be launching in India. Interestingly, Xiaomi is teasing the sub-band as Pocophone for global markets but it is named Poco in India. The specifications for a smartphone under the new sub-brand are quite sparse for now, but at least we now know that the handset will be co

iPhone X Available With Rs. 10,000 Cashback, and More in Paytm Mall Freedom Cashback Sale HIGHLIGHTS Paytm Mall has introduced Freedom Cashback Sale You can avail cashback offers on purchase of the iPhone X The deals also include an exchange offer on the handset Ahead of India's 72nd Independence Day, several e-commerce giants including  Amazon  and  Flipkart  have started their respective sales in India. While there are  several offers  on mobiles and other products,  Paytm Mall  has also announced a set of deals across categories on its site. However, an interesting offer is that of the  Apple iPhone X . The smartphone that was launched in 2017 can now be purchased at an effective price in India of less than Rs. 70,000. Clubbing all the offers, including cashbacks and exchange offer, there is essentially a price drop of over Rs. 24,000 for the iPhone X. And even if you are unable to avail all the deals, you will still get Rs. 10,000 in cashback on the Paytm wallet

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 First Impressions Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was officially   unveiled   in New York on Thursday. The newest member of the Galaxy Note series packs a massive 4,000mAh battery and the series' biggest display yet. The Galaxy Note 9 launch comes at a time when Samsung desperately needs a hit. By the   company's own admissions , sales of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have been less than flattering, and all eyes will now be on how the Galaxy Note 9 is received by fans. While the "reasonable price" promise that was made by the company just   days before the launch   event wasn't fulfilled when the US price of the smartphone was revealed on Thursday, the   Galaxy Note 9   price in India is good news. The smartphone will   launch in India   at a starting price of Rs. 67,900, which is the   same as its predecessor at launch , as   Samsung   looks to reclaim some of the market share it has   lost in the country's premium smartphone segment . The

Oppo F9 Price, Specifications Listed on Company Site Ahead of Launch. Oppo F9 will go on pre-order in Vietnam from August 15 HIGHLIGHTS Oppo F9 will launch in India as Oppo F9 Pro Oppo F9 is priced at VND 7,990,000 It will go on pre-order from August 15 Ahead of its official launch,  Oppo  has been releasing many teasers of the  Oppo F9 Pro  in India, revealing colour options, fast charging technology, and more. Now, the company has listed the  Oppo F9  on its Vietnamese website confirming all the specification details and even the price. Looking at the specifications, which include the VOOC Flash Charge, it appears that the Oppo F9 that's due to launch in Vietnam on August 15 will make its debut in India as the Oppo F9 Pro later in the month. Key highlights include a dual camera setup and sleek design. The Oppo F9 price in Vietnam is listed to be at VND 7,990,000 (roughly Rs. 23,500), and it will be available in Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry P