Newly launched Google Pixel smartphones and iPhone 7 along with the explosive Samsung Galaxy Note 7 seems to be the top trending stories every week. And, this week too, the legacy continues. While we compared a list of interesting stuffs you can actually avail for amount lesser than that of an iPhone 7 price tag, including Thailand holiday, we even showcased two lines of code that can actually bring the Google Assistant into your smartphone, without actually shelling out thousands for a new Pixel smartphone.

Having said that, we couldn’t stop ourselves from sharing the excitement of Pixel smartphones being available up on Flipkart for pre-orders. This week, we even came across Cyanogen OS’s new ray of hope, a modular OS and a new CEO!

Along with this, will Xiaomi’s costliest phone by priced around INR 40,000? That is one more interesting thing we have come across this week, along with Samsung’s announcement of halting the production of the explosive Galaxy Note 7.

As usual, this week was a roller coaster ride for tech lovers, and if you had missed out a part of it, here’s a list of 10 best stories we have had on TechTree this week.

Is This The Costliest Xiaomi Smartphone So Far?

Xiaomi is known for its budget segment smartphones that come with slew of interesting features, along with other smart products ranging from accessories to smart home appliances. However, what would the price of the costliest Xiaomi smartphone ever be? Well, there are reports stating that the Chinese smartphone company is rumoured to soon launch a new smartphone dubbed as Mi Note 2. While we have already come across many rumours about the Mi Note 2, the latest speculation is an interesting one.

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Things You Can Do Instead Of Buying The iPhone 7

The latest duo of iPhones sport a sleek design, waterproof body, and they don't explode like their biggest competitor. Little wonder then, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are among the best high-end handsets in the market. However, for most of us Indians, the biggest issue with the latest iPhone is its pricing. Take for instance the iPhone 7, which is relatively cheaper than the iPhone 7 Plus. Now the 32 GB base model of the iPhone 7 costs a whopping Rs 60,000. I agree that the latest iPhone is a performance beast with classy looks.

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Google Pixel And Pixel XL Open For Pre-Orders On Flipkart

Google Pixel has bought it’s latest flagship, the Pixel and Pixel XL smart-phones in the country, and the counter for pre-orders have been opened. The orders shall be taken from mid-might on Flipkart, and the deliveries for the same ought to begin by the 26th October. Starting at Rs 57,000 for the Pixel, there are the 32GB and 128GB options available for storage, and for the colors, only the ‘Very Silver’ and ‘Quiet Black’ are open for sales. In fact, the Pixel is available in Quiet Black color only, and the special edition ‘Really Blue’ color is expected to come to India at a later date, but according to some sources, may not come to India at all. 

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These Two Lines Of Code Can Bring Google Assistant To Your Phone

Google Assistant has become quite popular ever since it was unveiled recently along with a Pixel smartphone by the search engine giant. But, laying hands on the Pixel smartphone is still a dream for many, all thanks to its price tag. However, you can definitely get Google Assistant to almost any smartphone that runs on Nougat. If not Nougat, then you may have to install it. And, the second important point is that you will need root access.

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Huawei Launches The Honor 8 For Rs 30,000

Announced back in July, the Honor 8 has made its way to India. Much like the Honor 6 Plus, this handset comes with a 12-megapixel dual camera setup. While iPhone 7 Plus is yet to take full advantage of its two lenses, Honor uses the camera assembly to enable users to play with depth of field even after clicking the photograph. The phone sports a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS screen. The display glass is slightly curved for seamless swiping experience. The handset is powered by company's own Kirin 950 chip. The Honor 8 comes with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.

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Modular OS From Cyanogen Released; Gets A New CEO

Cyanogen is undergoing big changes; former COO Lior Tal becomes the new CEO and a member of the board, Kirk McMaster, the Co-Founder of Cyanogen, is now Executive Chairman, Steve Kondik, Co-Founder and CTO will now be Chief Science Officer. And to top it all, the launch of the Modular OS has taken place, which will have Cyanogen develop the OS only in part, and provide several modules and mods, allowing Android manufacturers customize the OS according to their ROM specifications. This development comes as a part of the company’s new Mod initiative, apart from the leadership changes.

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Samsung Kills The Galaxy Note 7 Over Safety Issues

There's no nice way to put it: Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 has been a disaster. After desperately trying to do the damage control, the Korean smartphone giant has finally pulled the plug on its latest flagship handset that was supposed to compete with the iPhone 7 during the Holiday season. After releasing to glowing reviews, the Note 7 started making headlines for all the wrong reasons. A record number of users reported that the handset sets itself on fire. After initial investigation, Samsung blamed it on the faulty batteries and initiated a replacement program with "safe" batteries.

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Here's Why Google Pixel Does Not Need OIS Feature On Its Camera

With the competition in higher end of smartphone market heating up with the introduction of the Google Pixel handsets earlier this month, it is time that the nitty-gritties of the phone be scrutinized, even by the fanbase of Google and Android. This time, the issue is the absence of OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) a staple feature in most smartphones these days, including some lower cost models, including some mid-range handsets. Everyone is already wondering, what could be the reason behind it, and what trick Google has up its sleeve, since it claims that it takes the best pictures in low-light conditions, and 4K definition.

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Meizu M4 Photos Surface On TENAA

Chinese smartphone company seems to be all set to soon launch a new smartphone which is reportedly being called as the M4. While there is no official announcement on the availability of the new device, it has been reported by GizmoChina via a Weibo user on TENAA. The listing showcases two photos of the Meizu M4, thereby giving us a clear picture of what we may expect from the device, that is speculated to be launched in November, this year.

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ZTE May Launch New Variant Of Nubia Z11 Mini On Oct 17

Chinese smartphone maker ZTE has recently announced an event to be held on Oct 17 in China, where, a new smartphone is expected to be launched, according to a number of reports. The rumours in-fact hint towards the launch of a new variant of the Z11 Mini. Speaking about the new device, reports also state that the company is expected to bring in a couple of new features in the camera department, where users may get a dual-rear camera setup. However, as we have said earlier, there is no official announcement that can emphasize these reports.

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