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Monday, October 15, 2018

Pokemon Go Reportedly Just Had Its Best Month in Nearly a Year

Pokemon Go brought in almost $85 million in revenue in September, according to a new report, which it claims was the augmented reality game's highest since November 2017. https://ift.tt/2yjPf3L

HTC Exodus Blockchain-Based Smartphone Looks Set to Debut on October 22

The HTC Exodus was announced in May as the company's first blockchain-based smartphone. https://ift.tt/2AaF0QE

Study analyzing 32 biggest bitcoin holders, known as "whales", suggests they may be stabilizing the market rather than destabilizing it and driving volatility (Chainalysis)

Chainalysis:
Study analyzing 32 biggest bitcoin holders, known as “whales”, suggests they may be stabilizing the market rather than destabilizing it and driving volatility — New data shows that bitcoin's largest holders are a diverse group that may be stabilizing, rather than destabilizing, the market.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro India variants, colours leaked

Xiaomi may soon launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India, and as per a leak, the smartphone may be offered in two variants and four colours in India. The handset was unveiled in Thailand last month in one storage variant and in three colours. Most of the hardware in the Redmi Note 6 Pro is same as its predecessor the Redmi Note 5 Pro (Review) but there are significant changes when it comes to design and display. According to a report by mysmartprice, the Redmi Note 6 Pro is expected to launch in two variants - 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 6GB RAM + 64GB storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB. In India, Xiaomi could launch the smartphones in four colours: Rose Gold, Black, and Blue and Red. In Thailand, the company only launched the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant and offered the device in Black, Blue and Rose Gold colours. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Specifications The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro was launched with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, which is the same SoC that the company used in its predecessor, the Redmi Note 5 Pro (review). Though the SoC is the same, it does feature a slightly larger 6.26-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD notched display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Xiaomi says that it sports 86 percent screen-to-body ratio, and its screen is protected by a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass with 500 nits of brightness. The Redmi Note 5 Pro does not have a notch on the 5.99-inch display and sports 18:9 ratio. We have already mentioned that the smartphone is expected to launch in two variants and four colours. When it comes to the camera, the Redmi Note 6 Pro comes equipped with a 12MP + 5MP dual-camera system. The 12 MP sensor features a f/1.9 aperture with 1.4um pixels and supports dual auto-focus. The second one is a 5MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 20MP main sensor that supports pixel binning and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 4000mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to two days on a single charge. Xiaomi priced the smartphone at a price of THB 7,000 in Thailand, which directly converts to approximately Rs 15,800. It is expected to be priced the same when it launches in India. https://ift.tt/2yhMKin

Limited Edition Spider-Man PS4 Pro Now Available in India

The Limited Edition Spider-Man PS4 Pro console is now available in India. Price, contents, and everything else you need to know. https://ift.tt/2QQY5N3

Vivo Carnival Sale Begins With Deals on V9 Pro, V11 Pro, More

Vivo today listed price drops on the Vivo V9 Pro, Vivo V11 Pro, Vivo V9 Youth, Vivo Y66, Vivo Y83, and Vivo X21, and discounts on accessories as part of Carnival Sale. https://ift.tt/2QQTgTR

Black Ops 4 Breaks Day-One Digital Sales Records Across Platforms

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has set a new record for Activision's biggest day-one digital release, the publisher announced Sunday. https://ift.tt/2NJTZUW

Coolpad Note 8 With 4,000mAh Battery, 5.99-Inch Display Launched in India

Coolpad Note 8 comes with a dual camera setup at the back, a fingerprint sensor right below it, a 4,000mAh battery, and a large 5.99-inch display with no notch. https://ift.tt/2QToOZz

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro colour and storage variants for India leaked, reported to launch soon

The report also suggests that the upcoming smartphone will come in three colour options -- Black, Rose Gold, and Black and Red. https://ift.tt/2IWaZqt

Asus could launch two budget smartphones on October 17, will be Flipkart exclusive

Media invites sent by Asus in India confirm a launch event by the Taiwanese smartphone maker. The event, scheduled on October 17 doesn’t reveal what exactly Asus is planning to launch. But based on rumours, it is likely going to be two phones under Rs 10,000 to challenge the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6A. If that’s the case, they could be a follow up to the Zenfone Max, the company’s big-battery budget smartphone that was sold in the budget segment. The event will be a global launch event, meaning Asus will launch the two new phones for the first time in any market. According to a report by TechSense, both phones will be powered by Qualcomm’s 400-series chipsets. If that’s the case, the phones will be directly competing with the MediaTek chipsets powering the new Redmi 6 series phones. Further, as per the long-term parternship Asus announced before the launch of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, the two new phones could also be exclusive to Flipkart. One of the phones could sport a massive 5,000mAh battery, in line with the legacy of the Zenfone Max series. Furthermore, one of the phones could sport a 5.5-inch HD+ display with a 2.5D glass on top. On the back, the phone could feature a dual camera setup. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) (review) that was launched earlier this year took on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and about six months after its launch, Asus has managed to sell around a million units of the smartphones. The USP of the Max Pro M1 was that it ran on stock Android while the rest of the hardware was in line with what Xiaomi was offering in the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Further, it was made a little more affordable in India. We expect Asuzs to be similarly aggressive in its pricing of the two new phones. The intent is clear. Dethrone Xiaomi from the pole position in the under-10k range which the company has dominated since the Redmi 5A. The Xiaomi Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6 are powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 and the MediaTek Helio P22 respectively. If Asus can offer smartphones with Qualcomm chipsets in the same price range without compromising on other features, the tides may turn in favour of Asus. https://ift.tt/2PxiXZq

Indian restaurant discovery and food delivery service Zomato raises $210M from Ant Financial, at an estimated ~$2B valuation (The Economic Times)

The Economic Times:
Indian restaurant discovery and food delivery service Zomato raises $210M from Ant Financial, at an estimated ~$2B valuation — BENGALURU: Alibaba's payment affiliate Ant Financial has pumped in another $210 million in restaurant discovery and food-delivery platform Zomato …