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Sunday, September 1, 2019

Nokia 81, Nokia 8110 4G receive price cut in India ahead of IFA 2019 Berlin event

Nokia is holding an event at the upcoming IFA 2019 trade show that will take place in Berlin from September 6 to September 11. While the company is expected to announce a couple of new smartphones at the event, it has officially discounted some of its existing handsets ahead of the event. The price of the Nokia 8.1 has been slashed again, along with the Nokia 8810 4G. The Nokia 8.1 was previously available starting at Rs 19,999 and now, after the price cut, it can be purchased starting at Rs 15,999. On the other hand, the Nokia 8810 4G is now available with a Rs 1,000 discount and is priced at Rs 2,999. 

The Nokia 8.1 comes in two variants and the above-mentioned price is for its 4GB RAM variant. The 6GB version of the handset has not received any discounts and is still priced at Rs 22,999. As for the specs of the Nokia 8.1, it is made out of a single block of Series 6000 aluminium with dual-tone diamond-cut edges. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC that is paired with 4GB + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 3500 mAh battery and runs on stock Android OS. Equipped with a 6.18-inch full-HD+ display that supports HDR 10. The phone also has a fingerprint sensor on the back. 

As for the Nokia 8810 4G, it is a smart feature phone that runs on KaiOS and supports 4G VoLTE for calling. The handset also comes with its own app store that gives users access to Google Assistant, Facebook, Google Maps, Twitter and more. The Nokia 8810 4G was announced for Rs 5,999 but the handset later received a price cut and was made available for Rs 3,999. With the laṭest price reduction, it can be bought for Rs 2,999. Do note that the discounted pricing of the two Nokia handsets is being reflected on ṭhe official Nokia India online store. 

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Moto One Action available via open sale in India: Price, specifications, where to buy and everything you need to know

If you are looking to pick up a Moto One Action, then there is good news for you. The smartphone, which was available via a flash sale, is now available via open sale. The Moto One Action is available in two colours - Denim Blue and Pearl White. Coming to the specifications of the device, the Moto One Action has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2520. The reason the resolution looks a little odd is that it has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The company is calling it a CinemaAction display. Like Samsung’s flagship devices, the Moto One Action has a punch-hole camera in the top left corner for selfies. Under the hood, the One Action is powered by an octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. The smartphone also has 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The storage is expandable via a microSD card. The endangered 3.5mm audio jack is also present on the device. It also houses a bottom-firing speaker. The phone runs on Android Pie and is an Android One device. The phone also comes with Moto Actions like twist to open the camera and chop to turn the flash on, so on and so forth.

At the back, the Motorola One Action has a triple camera setup. It has a 12MP+5MP camera for clicking photos and a dedicated 16MP camera for video recording. On the front of the smartphone, there is a 12MP selfie shooter. A 3500mAh battery powers the entire package and it also supports 10W fast charging. 

As of writing this article, the smartphone is available on Flipkart for Rs 13999. 

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A closer look at software architecture lock-in, which many developers consider their archenemy, in its many forms like vendor lock-in, product lock-in, and more (Gregor Hohpe/Martin Fowler)

Gregor Hohpe / Martin Fowler:
A closer look at software architecture lock-in, which many developers consider their archenemy, in its many forms like vendor lock-in, product lock-in, and more  —  A significant share of architectural energy is spent on reducing or avoiding lock-in.  That's a rather noble objective …



Realme Phone With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 730G Surfaces Online

An unnamed Realme phone packing quad rear cameras and powered by the Snapdragon 730G has surfaced online. https://ift.tt/2lh1ydj

ETtech Top 5: Lenskart set to turn unicorn, Swiggy's commission cap & more

A closer look at today's biggest tech and startup news and why they matter. https://ift.tt/2kaOZAh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Apple plans up to 3 brick-and-mortar outlets, one online retail store in India

​​ According to sources privy to the development, Apple has conveyed to the government its plans to set up physical as well as an online store, in line with its 'global experience' centres for Apple-branded products. https://ift.tt/2lmExWc

Huawei Mate 30 series confirmed to launch on September 19

Confirming previous rumours, Huawei has announced the launch date of its upcoming Mate 30 series. The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are set to launch on September 19 in Munich. Recently, Huawei’s 90-day extension period to conduct business with US firms ended, and Google has officially said that Huawei won’t be allowed to use the company's Android OS, services and popular apps like Google Maps on the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series. 

Huawei took to Twitter to announce the launch date of the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. The company is urging consumers to “rethink possibilities” - hinting at an Android substitute on the Mate 30 series. The teaser suggests a circular rear camera setup, which was also seen on alleged leaked promo image of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro is expected to sport the same quad rear camera setup that is used on the P30 Pro. The P30 Pro features a 40MP primary sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture lens. In contrast, a previous report suggests that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro could feature two custom-made 40MP cameras on the back, instead of just one. The handset is most likely to use the company’s patented RYYB pixel layout. 

The Mate 30 series is tipped to be powered by the unannounced Kirin 990 processor, which is touted to be better in terms of power efficiency. Additionally, Huawei Consumer Business Software, Dr Wang Chenglu, has reportedly said that the upcoming Mate 30 lineup might not come pre-installed with Google Play Services. The company might use its home-grown HarmonyOS, which can apparently be used on a wide range of devices including TVs, smartphones, wearables, and more. 

Additionally, the Mate 30 series is said to ship with 25W wireless charging support, which is even higher than the 15W wireless fast charging that is currently available on Samsung’s latest Note flagship.

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World of Warcraft Nostalgia to Boost Activision Blizzard: Barron's

The initial reception for a re-launched version of a classic video game points to potential stock price growth of Activision Blizzard. https://ift.tt/2loh8UH

The Lion King Tops The Avengers to Become 7th Biggest Movie of All Time

The Lion King is now the seventh highest-grossing movie of all time, with a total gross of $1.564 billion at the worldwide box office. Meanwhile, Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw has overtaken the... https://ift.tt/2llrN25

Huawei Mate 30 Series Set to Launch on September 19 in Munich

The series will be headlined by the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but doubts over the presence of Google apps linger. https://ift.tt/2kjg6Jh

Apple Responds to Cracked Watch Screens, Starts Replacement Programme

Apple has launched a new screen replacement programme for aluminium models of the Apple Watch Series 2 and 3. https://ift.tt/2kbfKVd

Computer Glitch in France Delays Hundreds of Flights Beyond

A computer breakdown briefly disrupted all air traffic in France and caused a cascade of delayed flights in multiple countries Sunday, the last day of European summer holidays. https://ift.tt/2liFe30

Chandrayaan-2 Performs Final Lunar Orbit Move, Lander to Separate Today

ISRO on Sunday said it has successfully performed the fifth and final lunar bound orbital manoeuvre for the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft. https://ift.tt/2lix4aS

London-based Koru Kids, a platform for finding and managing childcare, raises £10M Series A led by Atomico, bringing its total raised to £14.1M (Steve O'Hear/TechCrunch)

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London-based Koru Kids, a platform for finding and managing childcare, raises £10M Series A led by Atomico, bringing its total raised to £14.1M  —  Koru Kids, the London-based startup that helps you find and manage childcare, has raised £10 million in new funding to scale its platform.



Russian cryptocurrency payment network A7 expands to Africa, as Moscow builds an alternative payments system amid western sanctions after its Ukraine invasion (Financial Times)

Financial Times : Russian cryptocurrency payment network A7 expands to Africa, as Moscow builds an alternative payments system amid weste...