Xiaomi launches Christmas deals in India, Xiaomi Mi 5 price cut 15%

Xiaomi wants to solve the stocking stuffer conundrum by offering discounts on its devices and accessories in India. The early 2016 flagship, Xiaomi Mi 5, is 15% off and down to INR 20,000. Some of the other Mi phones have gotten cheaper, but not all of them (the Mi VR and Mi Max, for example, are at their usual price). Xiaomi's headphones have gotten decent discounts too, likethe Mi Pro in-ear, which goes for INR 1,600 (INR 200 off). Then there's the new 20,000mAh Mi Power Bank is down to INR 1,900, the older 10,000mAh bank is about half that. The White flip case for the Redmi Note is...

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RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic launches on Android and iOS

It seems like only yesterday when I tried to design the worst roller coaster - or the best, if park visitors expected to be launched into the air with no hope of landing safely. Yes, that's RollerCoaster Tycoon for you and you can relive these memories on your Android or iOS device. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic brings back the blocky graphics of the DOS era when you could see the despair in a face only a few pixels across. Nostalgia comes at a price, though, you'll have to shell out $6 and there are still in-game purchases (the dev swears these are only to unlock expansions and not for...

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Huawei P10 allegedly coming with dual-curved screen

Rumors about Huawei's new flagship P10 keep pouring. Earlier this year we reported likely specs and images of the early prototype. According to the Weibo user reviewer_xiaokang the new device will come with dual-curved screen. Front fingerprinting is also expected in Huawei P9's successor. Several sources reported back-mounted fingerprint sensor but apparently the Chinese company is aiming for the more conventional user option. Alleged Huawei P10 Reports also include wireless charging and if that's true it will be a first for Huawei. We are eager to confirm this part of the...

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Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge units in Australia won't jump straight to Android 7.1

Earlier this month Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones will be directly updated to Android Nougat version 7.1. However, now it appears that there might be some markets where the devices won't skip the Android 7.0 update. Specifically, a Vodafone Australia representative has confirmed that they are testing Android 7.0 for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units on their network, as that's the update that will be rolled out to the devices in the country. Of course, information coming from company representatives isn't always correct - we've seen internal miscommunication...

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LG officially announces 2017 K series and Stylus 3 smartphones

As expected, LG has announced a range of new smartphones, including those belonging to the company's 2017 K series (the K3, K4, K8, and K10) as well as the Stylus 3. All these handsets will be showcased at the upcoming CES 2017 show. The K10 (2017) is powered by Mediatek's MT6750 SoC and sports a 5.3-inch HD display. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 32GB. In terms of camera, the device packs in a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 148.7 x 75.3 x 7.9mm and weighing in at 142g, the phone packs in a 2,800mAh battery, runs Android 7.0 Nougat, and features a...

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Google Pixel currently going for $625 in US - a $24 price cut

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase the Google Pixel, you'll be glad to know that the device is currently going for $625 in the country. Specifically, Newegg has the 32GB, Quite Black variant listed on its website for that price. A quick look at the Mountain View, California-based company's online store reveals that the device is being officially sold for $649, meaning purchasing from Newegg will save you around $25. The promo runs until Tuesday next week, so those interested in availing the offer have a few days at hand. Source

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