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    The brand new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max handsets have only been in customers' hands for a week, but already a problem has emerged – namely that some models don't start charging when plugged into the mains if the screen is off when they're connected. At the moment the issue is only anecdotal, but based on forum posts and YouTube videos it seems to be genuine, even if the scale of the problem isn't clear yet. We've tested charging behavior on our own iPhone XS in the TechRadar office and it works fine, so this isn't something that's affecting every handset out there. Some users report it's phone inactivity that causes the charging cable not to be recognized, rather than the screen being off. In just about every case we've seen, charging carries on usually as soon as the phone gets unlocked or is interacted with. It's a bug's life Considering charging is only disabled under certain conditions, it seems that this is likely to...

One plus crushed it in India over the course of the last year, amassing over 40% of the market share in the premium segment. As a way of thanking its community, the Chinese manufacturer rolled out a Star Wars-themed edition of the OnePlus 5T. The company is now continuing its collaboration with Disney to introduce an Avengers variant of the OnePlus 6 alongside the standard version Like last year, the limited edition variant will be sold primarily in Asian markets. There were rumors ahead of the launch that the device will make its way to the UK, but OnePlus has quelled the speculation by confirming that the OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition will be exclusive to India and China.    OnePlus has custom packaging for its limited edition variants, and the OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Edition is no different. The large box comes emblazoned with the Avengers insignia, and inside you'll find the phone as well as a custom Iron Man case (which is reminiscent of the Kylo Ren case included wi...

   Isn’t it a big dilemma? Be it Apple’s new iPhone or Google’s Pixel, whenever you’re making up mind to buy the new phone, there’s always a better version coming soon. OnePlus is no exception. But unlike Apple or Google, OnePlus has shorter product upgrade cycle. For instance, OnePlus 6T is launching just six months after the OnePlus 6 launch. Based on OnePlus’s product launch cycle, OnePlus 7 shouldn’t be far away. What makes things more irking for OnePlus users is that new OnePlus phones arrive at almost the same price as the older ones. OnePlus 5T launched in India in November 2017 at a starting price of Rs 32,999. Six months later, OnePlus 6 launched in India at a base price of Rs 34,999. In case of OnePlus 6T, the phone is speculated to be priced slightly higher at a starting price of Rs 36,000. The price, however, isn’t the final and could remain aggressive, in line with OnePlus’ strategy for the Indian premium phone market. In simpler words, those who buy One...

  As we bid adieu to September and enter the month of October, we are technically entering the smartphone month. In October, we will see the official launch of Razer Phone 2, LG V40 ThinQ, Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, OnePlus 6T, HMD Global’s Nokia 7.1 among others. With the V40 ThinQ, LG is going after numbers to introduce a smartphone with five cameras in total. OnePlus, on the other hand, is preparing an incremental update to OnePlus 6 with the in-display fingerprint sensor, that is certain to leave a lot of its fans in splits next month. As far as Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are concerned, the sentiment so far has ranged from excitement to disappointment. With the two new iPhones already available for purchase, Google knows exactly what it needs to go up against Apple of this world.  Google has already confirmed that it will launch its next-generation flagship smartphone on October 9. The launch event is scheduled to take place in New York, but Google is als...

  Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has become official, with the Chinese phone maker announcing the latest mid-range smartphone in Thailand. Successor to Redmi Note 5 Pro, the new Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with key upgrades such as dual selfie camera setup, a 19:9 display with a notch, upgraded rear camera sensors, a slightly bigger display, and AI-based features. However, the processor powering the Redmi Note 6 Pro - Snapdragon 636 - remains the same as that of the predecessor. Interestingly, Xiaomi seems to have made no official announcement around the Redmi Note 6 Pro in China or other major markets. The phone is also not yet listed on Xiaomi Thailand's website, but can be found on the country's official Mi forum. To recall, the smartphone is reportedly available in Dubai already, though there has been no official announcement around it yet in the UAE. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro price Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro price is set at THB 6,990 (roughly Rs. 15,7...

  Apple iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will begin shipping starting at 6 pm today. The new iterations of the iPhone this year come with some new and some polished features over the year-old iPhone X, which is the source of inspiration for their design language. Major online and offline retailers in the country began taking the pre-orders starting September 21, giving the buyers more reasons to stamp on their iPhone choice with a handful of offers. Among the e-tailers, Airtel, Jio, and Paytm Mall are still taking pre-orders while Flipkart has put the ‘Notify Me’ label next to the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max listings. While Airtel is offering 5 percent cash back on the Citibank credit cards on the pre-orders, it falls short on the benefits that the customer will be entitled to while placing the pre-order on Paytm Mall.   The Paytm Mall is giving away an additional exchange bonus of Rs 7,000 on top of the value that the old smartphone will get the customer on putting i...

Chinese tech giant Huawei on Friday said that the company's seven-nanometre mobile chipset equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, the Kirin 980, will reach Indian consumers in the fourth quarter of this year. Based on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Company's (TSMC) 7nm process, Kirin 980 delivers 20 percent improved performance and 40 percent more power efficiency, according to Huawei which surpassed Apple to become the second-largest global smartphone seller behind Samsung in the second quarter of this year. "In addition to improving the performance of your device, Kirin 980 has the potential to improve both network connectivity and data download speeds," Brody Ji, Senior Product Director, Huawei Consumer Business Group, told IANS. "The chip will be available not only in flagship Huawei devices but also in its mid-range phones," he said, adding that even some future Honor (a Huawei sub-brand) devices would be powered by Kirin 9...

One of the biggest draws of the upcoming OnePlus 6T is going to be in-screen fingerprint sensor technology. As the name implies, the feature will allow users to unlock the phone by tapping the screen. Still in infancy, the technology is available on a handful of smartphones but is expected to pick the steam once OnePlus 6T arrives. Some of the phones that support in-screen fingerprint sensors are Vivo Nex, Vivo V11 Pro, Vivo X21, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Huawei Porsche Design Mate RS and Oppo R17 among others.   For users, in-screen fingerprint sensor changes the way they will interact with the display or the device altogether. The change, however, is more about the experience. In simpler words, it brings a great deal of convenience. But it does not mean the rear-facing or front-facing fingerprint sensors aren’t effective or fast enough. Embedding the sensor within the screen, however, paves way for fuller screen phones – a new trend that has fast caught on in the smart...

                        https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD It looks like the iPhone XS and XS Max review embargo is being lifted, and we’ve just seen one of the first unboxing videos on YouTube … Just published his unboxing of the Gold iPhone XS Max. If you were trying to decide between the XS and XS Max, this video might help make your decision. The size of the XS Max will give you Apple’s most massive iPhone display yet, but it’ll also make it more difficult to fit into pockets. I picked up an iPhone X on launch day last year, so I am trying to hold firm to avoid spending a lot of money this close to Christmas, but these unboxing videos certainly will tempt me. Last night, we also published an article about the iPhone X and iPhone XS. If you upgraded last year, should you improve this year? If I was comparing the iPhone X to the iPhone XS, I don’t think I’d be tempted. The iPhone XS Max is causing my finger to hove...

  Huawei's sub-brand Honor has kicked off its four-day 'Honor Days Sale' where it is providing deals and discounts on four of its popular smartphones. To be hosted exclusively on Flipkart, the four-day sale Honor Days Sale commenced today, Tuesday and will continue till Friday, September 21. Smartphones that are a part of the deal include the Honor 9 Lite, Honor 10, Honor 9N, and Honor 9i. The company has also announced two new color options for the Honor 9N - Robin Egg and Lavender Purple. Along with this, the affordable Honor 7S will be up for grabs without any flash sale for three days during the sale. Under the Honor Days Sale on Flipkart, the Honor 9 Lite 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant is available for Rs. 14,999, its original price, but with an exchange offer of Rs. 3,000. The Honor 10 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant will get a price cut of Rs. 5,000 and be available for a price of Rs. 27,999 during the four-day period. The original pr...

  A iming to change the in-home entertainment space, Samsung India on Tuesday launched the 'LED for Home' range in the country. The new home screen range is priced between Rs. 1 crores and Rs. 3.5 crores. The series comes in sizes of 110-inch (full-HD), 130-inch (full-HD), 220-inch (ultra-HD), and 260-inch (ultra-HD). Also called Active LED, the first-of-its-kind LED is aimed at high net-worth individuals, working professionals, and millennials who prefer a cinematic experience on a super-premium screen. "This latest device is a consequence of us listening to our customers and understanding their wants and needs. We are dedicated to providing consumers with a wide range of cutting-edge display experiences," Puneet Sethi, Vice President, Consumer Electronics Enterprise Business, Samsung India, said in a statement. LED for Home comes with the HDR Picture Refinement Technology that brings together true-to-life imagery and clear visibility, which stays uniform an...

  The notch trend that first started with the iPhone X last year has seemingly become a standard for all "modern" smartphones now. And with Apple continuing to embrace the notch, two years in a row now with the newly launched iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, it is pretty evident that the groove is here to stay. That's probably one reason why the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro also has a notch on its screen. The good thing about the Redmi 6 Pro is that it does not cost as much as what the iPhone X does, or even as much as what some of the other Android counterparts with a notch do. In classic Redmi fashion, the Redmi 6 Pro starts at Rs 10,999. This is for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage version. There's also a higher-end Redmi 6 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which is available for Rs 12,999. You can tell the notch is the main highlight of the Redmi 6 Pro since everything else about Xiaomi's new Redmi phone seems very familiar. The Redmi 6 Pro shares many hard...

Huawei's sub-brand Honor has now announced a four-day 'Honor Days Sale' where it is listing a host of its smartphones with attractive offers on Flipkart. The four-day sale will begin on Tuesday, September 18, and go on till Friday, September 21, and will be held exclusively on Flipkart. Smartphones that are a part of the sale include the Honor 9 Lite, Honor 10, Honor 9N, and Honor 9i. The company has also announced two new color options for the Honor 9N - Robin Egg and Lavender Purple.   The Honor 9N 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variants, priced at Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 13,999 respectively, will be available at an exchange discount of Rs. 1,000. Furthermore, the company has also now made the Honor 9N 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant available in two more color options - Lavender Purple and Robin Egg Blue colors. The two color options will be available starting tomorrow on Flipkart for the same price tag Rs. 13,999. The other two color options already avai...

Xiaomi’s top-selling Redmi Note series is due for the upgrade. The new series, dubbed as Redmi Note 6 and Note 6 Pro, is expected to launch later this year. Ahead of an official announcement, Redmi Note 6 Pro has appeared online, giving away critical specifications of the smartphone. Leaked retail box of Redmi Note 6 Pro reveals significant changes in the screen design and camera along with incremental specifications upgrade. According to the leaked table, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will have a larger 6.26-inch full-screen display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone will also sport a notch on the front. Xiaomi has already launched Redmi 6 Pro phone in India with notch display. Apart from the new and more prominent display, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will also step up its selfie camera game. The phone is said to come with dual camera lenses both on the front and back. Redmi Note 6 Pro will have the 20-megapixel and the 2-megapixel camera on the front. On the rear, the phone will have...

We are committed to researching, testing, and recommending the best products. We may receive commissions from purchases made after visiting links within our content . Learn more about our  review process . If there’s one thing electronics fans can agree on, it’s that no one likes wires. They tangle, they hang and they can be a real eyesore in what is otherwise a presentation of some of the most beautiful electronics the world has ever seen. Our quest for removing wires leads us to wireless charging and, while it’s still hanging on the fringes of the mainstream, it’s quite possibly the tangled cord solution you never knew you wanted. Here’s our rundown of the best wireless charge smartphones today. S available for smartphones today.  Buy on Amazon  $20 When trying to find the best overall wireless charger for your phone(s), you should look for it to have the latest features and broad compatibility at a reasonable price. Look no further than the C...

With the rise of smartphones, the ubiquity of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the prominence of cloud services like iCloud and Dropbox, it's clear that the future is wireless. Much of the experience of using an iPhone is already wireless, including things that used to require cables, like syncing your phone towires, like syncing your phone to your computer. Charging your iPhone battery is one of the last areas that still require a cable. But not for much longer. Thanks to a technology called wireless charging, you can cut the charging cable and keep your iPhone powered without plugging it in ever again. And, while the technology that's available now is cool, what's coming is even better. What Is a Wireless Charging? The name tells the story of what wireless charging technology is: a way to charge the batteries of devices like smartphones without plugging them into a power source. As we all know, right now charging your iPhone involves finding your charging cable ...

                                   N ew iphone Wow, what a week! For Apple fans, the announcement of three new iPhone Xs -- the XS, XS Max, and XR -- is basically the Super Bowl and the lottery wrapped into one. We'll take you through the ins and outs of Apple's three new iPhone X sequels and everything else announced at the Sept. 12 launch event in a nutshell.   Which iPhone XS model was the first to sell out during preorders? And a quick preview of all the new features coming to your iPhone with the iOS 12 release on Monday. Here's a look at what you may have missed in one of the busiest iPhone news weeks of the year.     After much debate about the names , Apple revealed an iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the two sequels to the original 10th-anniversary iPhone. As most of the rumors had predicted, these two n...

  Following the launch of Oppo F9, F9 Pro, R17, and R17 Pro, the Chinese manufacturer appears to be preparing for the start of a new smartphone in the market. Three new Oppo smartphone variants have recently been spotted on a Chinese certification site. It is being speculated that all the three options belong to a single handset and they come in different configurations. According to the listing, their specifications are almost identical except the RAM and inbuilt storage. All the models come with a Gradient Blue color, and the images suggest that they will house in-display fingerprint sensors. On Chinese certification site TENAA, the new Oppo smartphone has been listed in three model numbers - PBCM30, PBCM10, and PBCT10. All the variants sport a 6.4-inch display with 1080x2340 pixels resolution. They are all powered by octa-core SoCs clocked at 1.95GHz, expectedly either the Snapdragon 670 processor or the Helio P60 SoC. Regarding optics, the three variants feature a dual re...

  In what has been a busy year for Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp , the company has introduced many new features to better its users’ experience. Now, if the reports are to be believed, a new WhatsApp feature will soon change the way users chat. The messaging platform is working on ‘Swipe to Reply feature’ which will enable the user to reply quickly by swapping on the message he intends to would. The feature was already available for iOS users and will soon be introduced for Android users. As of now, the feature is not available due to “development reasons” and will soon be rolled out or all Android WhatsApp users. As per a report on wabetainfo.com, the new WhatsApp feature will automatically load the message in the reply context if you swipe right. Recently, WhatsApp added had another new feature to its group chats through which it created a distinction between the group admins and group members when it comes to participation in the conversation. The new fe...

  Chinese manufacturer Huawei is expected to add new smartphones in it lineup, two of its handsets have been spotted on a Chinese certification site. Interestingly, one of the upcoming smartphones appears to offer a leather back. Apart from that, the listings show that both the smartphones will come with massive displays. While the bigger Huawei handset comes with a whopping 7.1-inch display and a big 4,900mAh battery, the smaller phone sports a 6.5-inch display. Since the handsets have already passed their respective certifications in China, they could launch sooner than expected. As per the listings on TENAA, the bigger Huawei smartphone will arrive in two variants, with model numbers ARS-AL00 and ARS-TL00. There is no significant difference between both the models, except that the former is a Black colour variant and the latter is White.  Interestingly, the anonymous smartphone's design, camera position, display resolution (1080x2244 pixels), and dimensi...

Samsung didn’t bring new phones, tablets or watches to IFA as it had announced all of them prior to that. Yet there’s a new Galaxy even scheduled for October 11 and the launch of a new device has been promised: “Samsung’s newest Galaxy device is bringing more ways to express yourself than ever before.” So, what is it? Hard to tell. We'd be most excited to see the folding phone coming  later this year . However, this seems to be an online-only event and we doubt Samsung will unveil its game-changing device with so little fanfare. Now, the invite says “device”, so it doesn't have to be a phone, it could be a new tablet. Like, say, the slightly less enormous  but still huge  Galaxy View 2. Then there are the less exciting options. The Galaxy J6 Plus and J4 Plus (aka J6 Prime and J4 Prime in India) have been touring  certification authorities . The Galaxy A7 (2017) has been  as well . The X could be hinting at a new Xcover phone, it has been well...