Notably, the invite from HMD Global came right in the midst of a flurry of leaks surrounding the Nokia 7.1 Plus.

The recent press renders of Nokia 7.1 Plus were leaked online, showing a display notch, Carl Zeiss optics and Android One badging, which has already been seen on earlier Nokia X-series smartphones.

Nokia's Android One device is placed in the mid-range segment. The Nokia 6.1 Plus also comes with a premium glass sandwich design which helps it stand out from the mid-range crowd.

The new Nokia devices will not only be bloatware free but will also receive timely updates as and when these are released.

Oppo R17 Pro launched with triple camerasThe Oppo R17 Pro was launched in China at a price of CNY 4,299. The device offers some intriguing features including industry's second triple camera setup, support for SuperVOOC fast charging technology, and a minimal notch which brings the screen-to-body ratio to a whooping 91.5 per cent. The primary sensor in the triple camera setup is a 12MP sensor with variable aperture and OIS. The Oppo R17 Pro will go on sale in China sometime in mi...

A part of Google's Android One program, Infinix Note 5 comes with the stock Android operating system and features such as Google Assistant and Google Lens.

Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Plus launched in IndiaHMD Global has launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus in India. The Nokia 5.1 Plus will go on sale in September, whereas the Nokia 6.1 Plus is already available for pre-order on Nokia.com/phones. The 6.1 Plus will go on sale on August 30. The device comes with a 5.8-inch FullHD+ display with a notch and aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The camera get one 16mp lens and another 5mp lens. The device is priced at Rs 15,999 and will also...

We have a so-called focused market strategy. India is definitely at the centre of our global growth ambitions because there are only a few markets with the same size and opportunity as India, says Florian Seiche. 

HMD Global has launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus; Oppo launches the F9 Pro with tiny notch and ultra fast charging; Google sued for tracking users despite turning off location history. Watch this episode of Daily Tech Wrap with Danny D'Cruze.

The devices come with an almighty notch which has become a sort of a necessity with most smartphone launches this year, regardless of their price range.

Nokia 6.1 features a 5.8-inch full display with 1080x2280 pixel resolution, with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection and 19:9 aspect ratio.

HMD Global to launch Nokia 6.1 Plus with notch displayHMD Global to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus with notch display, dual camera. The device will come with a 5.8 inch FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The device will go against mid-range devices like Redmi Note 5 Pro and Asus Zenfone Max Pro.Vivo Y83 Pro available for pre-booking at Rs 15,990; no official confirmationVivo Y83 Pro available for pre-booking at Rs 15,990; no official confirmation. A retailer by the name Mahesh ...

HMD Global to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus with notch display, dual camera; Vivo Y83 Pro available for pre-booking at Rs 15,990; no official confirmation; Samsung Galaxy Note 9 outperforms Galaxy S9 in pre-bookings sales. Watch this episode of Daily Tech Wrap with Danny D'Cruze.

Xiaomi Mi A2 launched at Rs 16,999Xiaomi launched its second-generation Android One smartphone, the Mi A2 in IndiaNokia 6.1 Plus may be launched in India on August 21HMD Global has sent out invites for a global launch event in India on August 21. Android Pie alpha build for Mi MIX 2S leakedThe alpha build of Andrid 9 Pie for Mi MIX 2S was released and subsequently leaked in China.

Xiaomi Mi A2 launched at Rs 16,999; higher variant coming soon; Nokia 6.1 Plus may be launched in India on August 21; and Android Pie alpha build for Mi MIX 2S leaked. Watch this episode of Daily Tech Wrap with Vivek Punj.

Announced during Google I/O earlier this year, the final version of the newest Android update, will be available over-the-air for Pixel devices. Google has also unveiled the official name for the latest update as the Android 9 Pie.

Over 100 Google engineers, including some senior ones, are working on a new operating system called Fuchsia. While a definite direction has been not been devised for this new OS, it very well might replace the other operating systems by Google - the popular Android and the Chrome OS. Or Google might take a broader view on it, and develop Fuchsia into a cross-platform software for machine learning and AI needs.

Vivo has finally launched the Vivo NEX at Rs 44,990Vivo has launched the Vivo NEX in India, a one of a kind device that seems to have evolved through the notch-phase. Vivo comes with an all new design language that uses a pop up front facing camera to provide a screen that's almost bezel-less. The device has been launched at a price of Rs 44,990 and comes with a single variant. The smartphone will be available on Amazon India from July 21. Amazon is giving out various launch off...

The device has been included in the Android One programme, which means it will receive regular monthly security patches for three years and two Android OS updates right after they are released.

Google slapped with record-breaking fine by the EUGoogle has been slapped with a record-breaking fine worth 4.3 billion euros by the European Union regulators over violation of anti-trust laws. Google has been charged with abusing its market dominance by bundling its search engine and Chrome apps to the Android operating system, and even paying some major manufacturers and mobile network operators. Google has also been alleged of restricting smartphone manufacturers from creating...