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This Is The Actual Cost Of Making a Google Pixel XL

This Is The Actual Cost Of Making a Google Pixel XL


According to BoM experts at IHS, the Google Pixel XL 32GB variant actually costs only $285 to build. 

Note:- Software, R&D and marketing costs are never included in BoM calculations.



Actual cost- $285 | Selling Price- $769. Google is earning pure profit (Approx $485) by selling out their first Smartphones at this price. Though Nothing new, For comparison, the Samsung's Galaxy S7 costs $255 to make, while the iPhone 7's amounts to $224.80.

Also watch: Google Pixel XL Unboxing!

Source:- ihs

Here is another set of Real Life Moto M Images

Motorola and Lenovo are all set to reveal the newest addition to Moto Family i.e. the Moto M and the Moto M Plus. Both the Smartphones are Mid-Tier phones which will probably replace the Moto X.



Moto M: Codenamed "Kung-Fu" The Smartphone features a a full HD 5.5" display, a MediaTek processor with 4GB of RAM, and a 16/8MP camera set up. Its model number is XT1662 and runs Marshmallow.

Today, We got another set of Real Life Images of Motorola Moto M from Anonymous tipster.



Exclusive: Here is another set of Real Life Moto M Images


In terms of design, expect a gold aluminum unibody and a rear fingerprint scanner. No, it's not on the Motorola dimple. They chose to include the logo on the bottom of its back. The Device has tiny side bezels which makes it looks premium.



Moto M will be the first Motorola Smartphone to feature a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and the first Moto Phone to support "4G+" (which is capable of 90Mbps speeds). The Smartphone comes with Pre-Installed Microsoft Apps including. 

Not enough? Also Read:- Exclusive: Moto M Renders and everything we know so far


Here's everything we leaked about Moto M and Moto M Plus-

Exclusive: Moto M Plus Images and Specs

Exclusive: Lenovo Moto M to come with preloaded Microsoft Apps

Codenamed "Kung-Fu", Lenovo Moto M will be released Globally

Exclusive: Photos of the Lenovo Moto M

Moto M to come with Lenovo's One UI and will be exclusive to the Chinese market

[Updated] 5.5" Lenovo Moto M Passes Through Tenna

Motorola Moto M to come with Fingerprint sensor embedded back on Moto Dimple


Xiaomi Mi MIX Specs



Xiaomi Mi MIX Specification
OS And Hardware
OSAndroid OS || MIUI 8
Processor2.35GHz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 821
GPU-
Body
Dimensions-
Weight-
ColorsCeramic Black and White
Display
Type-
Screen Size6.4” edge-less display (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels (~312 ppi pixel density)
MultitouchYes
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
SensorsFingerprint, NFC, Infrared, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ultrasonic Proximity, Compass
Memory
Card slot-
Internal128GB / 256GB
RAM4GB / 6GB
Camera
Primary16 MP, PDAF, LED flash
Features-
Video-
SecondaryAuto Rotate Upside-Down Camera
Multimedia
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo
Battery and Power
Type4400mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0
Stand-by-
Talk time-
Releasing Date
Announced2016, October
StatusReleasing on 4 November, 2016
Price
US Dollor$516 (4GB + 128GB)| $590 (6GB + 256GB)

Google Pixel and Pixel XL hits the Indian Stores



Google's First Smartphones i.e. the Pixel and Pixel XL finally hits the Indian stores with Pre-order ending today. 

The Smartphones were launched back on October 4th and went on Pre-order in India exclusively at Flipkart from 13th October. The Pre-orders are finally ending today and One can now directly buy the Pixel Smartphones in India.



The Pixel Smartphones are now available in India at Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay sales, e zone, Hotspot, Sangeetha, poorvika and Bajaj electronics. 

Also Watch:- Pixel XL Unboxing


The Pixel comes in two size i.e. 5.5" and 5" and three colors i.e. Very Silver, Quite Black and our limited edition for the U.S. only, Really Blue.





Both the Smartphone features a 2.5D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 on the front display and back glass to accent the aerospace grade aluminum body. The Pixel Smartphone comes out with the best smartphone camera featuring a 12.3MP rear cam with an f/2.0 aperture and big 1.55 micron pixels. The Pixel are powered with Snapdragon 821 64-Bit Quad-Core Processor, 4GB RAM and comes out with Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box.



Google Pixel-

Google Pixel (Quite Black, 32 GB)-  ₹57,000
Google Pixel (Very Silver, 32 GB)- ₹57,000

Google Pixel (Quite Black, 128 GB)- ₹66,000
Google Pixel (Very Silver, 128 GB)- ₹66,000


Google Pixel XL-

Google Pixel XL (Quite Black, 32 GB)-  ₹67,000
Google Pixel XL (Very Silver, 32 GB)- ₹67,000

Google Pixel XL (Quite Black, 128 GB)- ₹76,000

Google Pixel XL (Very Silver, 128 GB)- ₹76,000




WhatsApp Beta adds Video Calling support

Yesterday, WhatsApp rolled out a new update i.e. WhatsApp v2.16.318 for Beta testers and surprisingly the new update includes the most awaited Whatsapp feature i.e. Video Calling.



If you are a WhatsApp Android Beta tester, just update the WhatsApp Application. To make a video call your WhatsApp contact must be having the same latest Beta version installed. 
Just Tap the Call icon and you will be ready to make your first Video Call.


WhatsApp Beta adds Video Calling support

The User Interface of WhatsApp Video Call is simple, One can use the Rear or Front Camera, Can do WhatsApp text at the same time and Mute the Voice.


WhatsApp Beta adds Video Calling support


Niantic Announces Pokemon Go "Halloween event"

Niantic Announces Pokemon Go "Halloween event"


The First ever event of Pokemon GO Game has been Officially announced by Niantic. 

The Pokemon GO "Halloween event" will start from October 26 and will end on November 1. The event is Global, means all the countries will be able to take part in this Spooky event.



The Trainers will get extra candy during the event and even will get encountered by Spooky Ghost Pokemon including Drowzee, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Haunter, Hypno, and Zubat. 





Source:- Niantic