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The  Google Pixel 2  and  Pixel 2 XL  will likely be powered by a Snapdragon 835, instead of a Snapdragon 836. Apparently Qualcomm has been forced to delay the upgraded chipset until the beginning of next year. Snapdragon 836 is still likely coming, despite  some other rumors . The Pixel duo is expected to become official on  October 5 . If the differences between the Snapdragon 820 and 821 are anything to go by, the 836 shouldn't be a huge upgrade over the 835, so it's hardly a great loss. And Pixels are rarely lacking in performance so the current flagship chipset should do just fine. Pixel 2 Smartphones Gain Waterproofing The latest details on Google’s upcoming Pixel 2 smartphone confirm a number of previously leaked details, including an always-on screen and laser detect autofocus. There’s also a welcome addition of IP68 waterproofing to the Pixel 2 specifications.  Stephen Hall reports : On another note, we’ve now been told by t...

Specs for Blanc and Alps have leaked as well.  Starting with the former, it's powered by the  recently-unveiled  Kirin 970 SoC, and sports a 5.99-inch display with 1,440 x 2,880 pixel resolution. RAM is 6GB, while internal memory options include 64GB and 128GB. The model features a dual rear-camera set-up (12MP+20MP) co-developed with Leica, and an 8MP front shooter. It is 7.5-mm thick, packs in a 4,000mAh battery, and run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Some other features it offers include IP68 water and dust certification and an LTE Cat. 16 modem. Coming to Alps, it's also powered by the same SoC, but sports a 5.88-inch (2,560 x 1,440 pixel) display. Unlike Blanc's 18:9, Alps offers an aspect ratio of 16:9, indicating the device might be a Lite variant. Some of the other changes (when compared to Blanc) include 4GB RAM, no 128GB storage option, 8.23mm thickness, and LTE Cat. 12 modem. Via 1  

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) is finally official. The tablet is powered by an SoC with quad-core, 1.4GHz processor, and sports an 8-inch display of 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 16GB. The camera department is handled by an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9mm and weighing in at 364g, the device runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. A 5,000mAh battery is there to keep the lights on. The tablet has been launched in Vietnam, where it carries a price tag of VND 6,490,000, which currently translates into around $285. There's no information on if and when it will be made available in other markets.

Body:  HTC's design uses Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back. The "Liquid Surface" design on the rear is curved glass and changes hues under light. It's IP67 water-resistant. Display:  5.5-inch Super LCD 5 panel, 1440x 2560 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, ~534ppi Rear camera:  12MP f/1.7, dual pixel autofocus, OIS, dual-LED flash, 1.4 micron pixel size, HDR Boost, 3D audio recording, Acoustic Focus, 4K @ 30fps Front Camera:  16MP fixed-focus, HDR Boost, 1080p @ 30fps. OS/Software:  Android 7.1.1 with HTC Sense - HTC Sense Companion app, Alexa available in UK, US, and Germany Chipsets:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 835: Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo), Adreno 540 Memory:  4GB RAM/64GB storage in base model (6GB/128GB in  select markets ), expandable via microSD slot (or SIM2 slot for dualSIM model). Battery:  3,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 Connectivity:  Single or Dual SIM; LTE-A Cat 16: 1024/75 Mbps, USB Ty...

Xiaomi is set to launch the Mi Mix 2 at an event that will take place in China on September 11. Last week Xiaomi took to the Chinese micro-blogging website, Weibo, to confirm that the successor of last year's Mi Mix was coming. Along with confirming the launch date, Xiaomi also shared an image of the upcoming Mi Mix 2 which hinted at the bezel-less screen of the phone. The company has now released a video teaser which notes that Xiaomi will also announce another device at the Sept 11 launch event. This will be the Mi Note 3 and it has also been hinted by Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin.  Just the way last year Xiaomi announced the Mi Note 2 with the Mi Mix, this year too the company will launch a new high-end Mi Note phone along with the new Mix. Interestingly, there is also the talk the company may also announce the update to Mi Notebook too on September 11. Xiaomi's co-founder Lin Bin on Friday posted a teaser image of the Mi Note 3. The company executive also confirm...

HIGHLIGHTS The iVoomi Me 3 is priced at Rs. 5,499 The Me 3s is priced at Rs. 6,499 Both the smartphones feature shatterproof screens iVoomi  entered the Indian market earlier this year and has since launched a series of entry-level smartphones such as the  Me 1  and  Me 1+ . The Chinese electronic major on Friday expanded its lineup with two new budget smartphones, the  iVoomi Me 3  and  Me 3s , both of which highlight a shatterproof display. The smartphones are priced at Rs. 5,499 and Rs. 6,499, respectively and is available exclusively on Flipkart in Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, and Teal Blue colours. Both the iVoomi Me 3 and Me 3s come with dual-SIM 4G VoLTE support. They sport a 5.2-inch HD IPS (720x1280) display with a 2.5D curved glass on top. As mentioned, the USP of the phones are its display which the company says is unbreakable. The Me 3 and Me 3s run on Android 7.0 Nougat and are powered by a 64-bit quad-c...

APPLE'S PRODUCTS IN INDIA                HIGHLIGHTS iPhone 7 is currently available for around Rs. 42,000 The MacBook Air is available for less than Rs. 50,000 There's a big discount on the Apple AirPods too If you are in the market for  Apple devices, you can find some great deals this week. The star of the show is a massive discount on the  iPhone 7 . Yes, we know that the  iPhone 8  launch is just a few days away but that doesn't mean you should pass up on a chance to buy the iPhone 7 at a good price. Other than that, you can find great deals on  MacBook Air  and  Mac mini models, along with audio gear such as Bluetooth speakers and earphones. Scroll down for the best deals you can snag this week on the best gadgets. Apple iPhone 7 32GB The iPhone 7 is available at an effective price of Rs. 42,089 (MRP Rs. 56,200) on  Paytm . This is one of the lowest prices we've seen...