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Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Pro With AI Face Unlock Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Features

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The price in India for Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (above) starts at Rs. 10,999 Xiaomi Redmi 6  series has been unveiled in the Indian market, marking the entry of the budget Redmi 6 range in the country. The Chinese phone maker on Wednesday announced the launch of the Redmi 6,  Redmi 6A , and  Redmi 6 Pro  at an event held in New Delhi. All of the three variants run MIUI 9 on top of Android Oreo, sport tall displays with 18:9 and 19:9 aspect ratios, and AI-powered face unlock capabilities. The most premium of the lot, the Pro model, sports a display notch on top. Common features among the three smartphones are dual VoLTE, Face Unlock and Unlock With Mi Band, dedicated microSD card slot, and promised support for Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 10 custom UI. Let's get into the pricing, availability, and specifications of the new Xiaomi series in India. Redmi 6 price in India, release date The Xiaomi Redmi 6 price in India is set at Rs. 7,999 for the 3GB R...

Vivo announces V11 with in-display fingerprint sensor and yet another notch shape

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Vivo has announced the V11, a new phone bound for India. The V11 follows the V9 from earlier this year, and combines elements from Vivo’s X21 and sister company Oppo’s new F9. Like the F9, the V11 has a new slimmed-down design for the display notch; while Oppo calls its version the “Waterdrop Screen,” Vivo’s take is called the “Halo Fullview Display.” The shape is actually a little different on the V11, with a more acute angle on the curve that stays closer to the circle of the selfie camera lens. I’d say it’s the smallest notch I’ve seen yet. The other feature that helps Vivo maximize screen-to-body ratio is the in-display fingerprint sensor, which at this point is basically the company’s trademark. It works the same way as on other Vivo phones like the NEX and X21; it’s slightly slower than a traditional fingerprint scanner, but more convenient to use than a scanner on the back of the phone. Vivo still hasn’t shipped a phone using the wider s...

A Glowing Spidey Has Taken over PlayStation Offices Ahead of Spiderman Launch

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Sony's highly anticipated PS4-exclusive Spider-Man is all set to debut this week and we're pretty excited to play it. As it turns out, even Sony is just as excited about the new game as we all are. The company decided to show its excitement by spinning a giant web across the PlayStation office buildings in California. As you can see, the web stretches three stories high and it glows in the dark, making it visible from a distance. The new Spider-Man game will be out for the PlayStation 4 on September 7. Image Courtesy - TripleHThrowaway on Reddit

Battlefield 1 Premium Pass Will be Free For a Limited Time Starting September 11

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EA-DICE have announced that they are giving away free Battlefield 1 premium pass for a limited time. The announcement was made by the studios through a blog post titled  "The Road Ahead for Battlefield: Premium Pass Giveaway, Open Beta, and More." The Battlefield 1 Premium Pass, in case you are wondering, goes for $49.99, and it includes access to the expansions called  They Shall Not Pass, In the Name of the Tsar, Turning Tides,  and  Apocalypse.  Players will also get 16 additional multiplayer maps and 14 superior Battlepacks. The pass will be free to purchase from September 11-18 for everyone who owns a copy of the base game, so mark the dates on your calendar. Buy Battlefield 1 Premium Pass  here .

Realme 2: What Makes It A Great Budget Phone?

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This post has been written with information provided by Realme. The Realme 1 was a pretty successful smartphone in the Indian market, thanks to its value for money features and a unique design. Now, the company has just launched the Realme 2 (starting at  Rs. 8990 ), the successor the Realme 1 and it packs in a number of improvements and new features that make it one of the best budget phones out there in sub-₹10000 price range. So, what are the new changes and features that make the Realme 2 a great budget smartphone? Well, check it out: 1. Top “Notch” Display The Realme 2 brings a number of upgrades over the Realme 1 but the major highlight of the Realme 2 is the new notched display. Yes, there’s the notch at the top, which gives the phone a more modern look. It’s also one of the first phones in this price range to come with the notch. Thanks to the notch, Realme has managed to put in a bigger 6.2-inch display in almost the same form factor as the Realme 1. Basically, y...