Panasonic announces entry-level P9

Panasonic announces entry-level P9

Panasonic has launched the entry-level P9 smartphone in India. Priced at INR 6290 ($98), the phone is now available at retail outlets across the country. Being an entry-level device the specifications aren't all that exciting. The 5-inch IPS display is protected by Asahi Dragonglass but has a resolution of just 854x480. The phone is powered by a quad-core 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737M processor and has 1GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage, which is likely not going to be particularly fun to use. The phone also has a basic 8 megapixel camera on the back with autofocus and LED flash and a 5 megapixel camera on the front. The P9 ships with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. Powering all this is a 2210mAh battery. The Panasonic P9 will be available in Black and Champagne Gold.

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Xiaomi MCT3B clears TENAA with 13MP camera, Android 7.1.2 OS

Xiaomi MCT3B clears TENAA with 13MP camera, Android 7.1.2 OS

A new Xiaomi smartphone has been spotted on the website of China's TENAA. Listed as MCT3B, the device is powered by an SoC with quad-core, 1.4GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch HD display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 32GB. The camera department is handled by a 13MP main unit and a 5MP selfie shooter. Measuring 140.4470.148.35mm and weighing in at 137g, the handset runs Android Nougat (version 7.1.2) and packs in a 3,000mAh battery. Color options include black, rose gold, gold, white, blue, red, pink, gray, and silver. There's currently no information on the phone's pricing and availability. |

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Motorola Moto Z currently going for $400 in US

Motorola Moto Z currently going for $400 in US

If you are a Motorola fan in the US, and are planning to purchase , you'll be glad to know the device is currently available at discounted rates in the country. Specifically, Amazon, Best Buy, and B all have the 64GB model listed for $399.99. That, if you compare, is a whopping $300 less than what the device usually goes for at these retailers. A quick look at Motorola's official website, however, reveals a price tag of $450, which means purchasing from Amazon, Best Buy, or B will save you at-least $50. While Amazon and Best Buy don't reveal when the promo ends, the device's listing on B says the offer runs through September 9. So those interested in availing it have a few days at hand. For more information head to the links below. | |

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Nokia 5 gets September security patch before Google Pixels

Nokia 5 gets September security patch before Google Pixels

One of the s main selling points is the prompt arrival of Android updates, including monthly maintenance updates for security. However, the first device to be updated to Googles security bulletin for the month of September is not a Pixel or Nexus device. Instead, the first to get the security patch is a midrange smartphone from HMD, the . The OTA update will occupy about 140MB of storage, though the Nokia 5 remains on 7.1.1. In addition to the Nokia 5 being updated very promptly, theres a high likelihood that Google will take a bit more time with the Pixel and s September updates since the August update brought Oreo 8.0. The update that follows a major update like this is likely to be significant since a major update is likely to have arrived with a number of bugs and inconsistencies. |

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Huawei Nexus 6P will get Oreo on September 11, according to Rogers

Huawei Nexus 6P will get Oreo on September 11, according to Rogers

has already hit the and . There is still question as to when Nexus devices will start to see the major Android update. After all, the last generation of Nexus devices ( and ) are on the top of Googles priority for Oreo. Canadian carrier Rogers has its firmware schedule up and it shows that the Nexus 6P is expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo on September 11. Keep in mind that its entirely possible the schedule is inaccurate. Its entirely possible that we can see the 6P get Oreo before, or, or after the expected date. If you do find the OTA notification before the eleventh on the Nexus 6P, be sure to leave us a tip! |

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Watch the first Xiaomi Mi A1 promo video

Watch the first Xiaomi Mi A1 promo video

Xiaomi the Mi A1 its first stock Android handset. The company also launched a clip that highlights the most important features of the phone the dual camera, the vanilla Android and the sturdy design. The video is set in rendered museum shaped like the mi logo. Inside, the phone is the key exhibition. The video takes us through various halls where different pieces of the phone are introduced. An interesting part of the video is how a flock of flying colorful rhombuses actually makes the Google Photos app icon. The clip also reveals all the specific apps Xiaomi pushes with MIUI will arrive in a separate folder on the home screen. The video ends with showcasing the three colors of the phone. Check out the whole video below.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 now leaks in a live image

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 now leaks in a live image

Shortly after renders for the upcoming , the device leaked again, and this time in a live image. The new image shows the front of the phone, revealing the tri bezel-less design in full glory. Talking of specs, while it's already confirmed that the handset will be powered by Snapdragon 835, other key details are currently rumored, including 6.2-inch 2,960x1,440 pixel AMOLED screen, 6GB RAM, and a either 4,400 or 4,500mAh battery. Xiaomi CEO recently that the device has entered mass production. Not only that, he also shared a few shots of the retail packaging. The Mi Mix 2 is set to be unveiled .

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