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Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Launched in India for Rs. 32,990 ($518) Samsung is one of the largest smartphone vendors in India, but it no longer dominates the market. Competition from the likes of Xiaomi and OnePlus has forced it to target budget and mid-range price tiers. As a part of that effort, it launched Galaxy A8+ (2018) in India for Rs. 32,990 ($518) on Wednesday at an event in New Delhi. To recap, the Galaxy A8+ (2018) is the higher-end model in A8 (2018) series. It’s the only variant that Samsung’s launching in India for now, and it’ll be available exclusively from Amazon India starting January 20. Source: Samsung The Galaxy A8+ (2018) looks similar to the Galaxy S8 series, with a metal-and-glass design that’s IP68 rated for dust and water resistance and a tall 18.5:9 aspect ratio display. However, there are a few important differences. The 6-inch display is flat instead of curved like the Galaxy S8, and has a lower resolution (Full HD+ vs. WQHD+). The...

LG Plans to Rebrand its G Series Smartphone Lineup Branding is something that companies spend a lot of money on — a product’s success hinges partially on its brand, it’s often said. That’s one reason why  LG, which hasn’t had much success in the smartphone business lately, is ditching its G series smartphone lineup for a different one. The company says it’ll unveil a replacement in the first half of 2018, according to The Investor . An LG official said   that the company’s been tossing around a lot of ideas, including a two-digit number series and a completely new name. LG kicked off the G series in 2012 with the LG Optimus G. The phone garnered critical praise, with some reviewers saying it was the best smartphone hardware that the company had ever produced. The LG Optimus G Pro was next in line, the LG G2 after it. But recently, the G series hasn’t been able to keep up with the competition. The  modular LG G5 failed to attract attentio...