Well, it was definitely not an ordinary week! Apple iPhone 7 stormed over the minds of tech enthusiasts and gadget lovers. In-fact, we covered whole lot of things about Apple this week, starting from their phones to their 'no-warranty for water damage' and the new Apple Watch. Interestingly, amidst all Apple stories, Reliance Jio did manage to get a spot for itself. Yup... their apps are now dominating Google Play Ratings.

Also, a few stories from IFA Berlin added a bit more spice to the week, including announcements regarding Lenovo's two new budget phones and modular desktop PCs. Along with these, we also came across recently that new Galaxy Note 7 stocks come with a safety mark, which is, pretty obvious, after all the heat.

Here's a list of best 10 stories we have covered this week in consumer technology:

Apple's Warranty Doesn't Cover Water Damage For "Waterproof" iPhone 7

Waterproof phones have been around for over a decade. Especially, the Japanese have affinity towards such handsets. In the land of rising Sun, brands such as Sharp, Fujitsu, Kyocera have been churning out handsets that can withstand water. For the rest of the world though, the first water-resistant mainstream Android was the Motorola Defy.

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Reliance Jio Apps Are Dominating Google Play Ratings

Ever since Reliance Jio 4G came into the market with its cheap data and call rates, the world of internet has been changing at a rapid pace, in India. After Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance industries spoke about the services of his latest USD 21 billion venture, the telecom industry has been running amok with telecom service providers doing everything they can, to retain customers, with better value for money offers.

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Apple iPhone 7 Event: Complete Coverage

At the Apple Special Event (September 7, 2016), it was the duo of iPhones that took the centre stage. Apple did not bother to refresh the design. However, the fans did have something to cheer about as both the newly announced iPhones are water and dust resistant. Apple took its sweet time, but finally you can challenge your Galaxy edge wielding friends at a pool party.

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The Apple iPhone 7 Plus Flaunts A Dual-Camera Setup

At the event held in San Francisco, Apple unveiled two new handsets — The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. One of the highlights of today's keynote has been the dual-camera setup, which comprises of a 12-megapixel snapper and a depth sensor. This arrangement is quite reminiscent of Huawei's Honor 6 Plus. Such setup enables you to alter the depth-of-focus of a photograph.

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Apple Watch Series 2 Goes Waterproof

Along with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 2. Much like its predecessor, the newly launched line-up is square and has the signature crown for scrolling and zooming. The biggest upgrade comes in the form of a waterproof shell that can work 50 metres under water. For swimmers, Apple has developed new algorithms workout options: pool and open water.

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IFA 2016: Lenovo Brings Two Budget Handsets To The Berlin Party

After unveiling a fancy Moto handset at IFA 2016, Lenovo has showcased two Android handsets in Angela Merkel's country. The P2 is a mid-range device whereas the A Plus caters to the mass market. For the P2, Lenovo has gone with a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen. Goes without saying that you get excellent contrast, rich colours, and perfect blacks. It is powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset.

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IFA 2016: Modular Desktop PCs Still In Vogue

At the IFA 2016 in Germany, the technology flowing about, has been noteworthy, as it seems there is something for everybody, even those who like PCs. Though most PCs aren't on the shopping list of most users, but the use of modular PCs (sometimes called mini-PCs), seem to be still in vogue as some brands have presented some sleek looking models at the event.

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Google's Project Ara Gets A Final Nail In The Coffin

Under Google's leadership, Motorola Mobility acquired Modu, a small company that popularised the downright dumb idea of manufacturing modular phones. Thanks to a fancy promo video though, most people started seeing it as the future of mobile phones. The search engine giant soon announced project Ara with a promise of delivering open-source hardware, where upgrading phones would be as simple as playing with Lego blocks. Google was so positive about the project that while selling off Motorola's handset division to the Chinese brand Lenovo, it retained the Ara team.

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Meizu's M3 Max Takes On The Xiaomi Mi Max

Meizu recently announced its new smartphone, dubbed the M3 Max. As the name suggests, the smartphone is announced to tackle the likes of Mi Max smartphone, by Xiaomi. The smartphone features a 6 inch Full HD IPS display, while, it is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor, 3 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage, which can be expanded upto 128 GB via microSD card.

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New Galaxy Note 7 Stock To Sport A Safety Mark

The Galaxy Note 7 had an "explosive" launch. It received glowing reviews from websites around the world. Later, it made headlines with the reports of exploding batteries. Samsung swiftly acknowledged a critical safety issue and initiated the handset replacement programme. According to the various reports, the entire episode might cost the company around $1 billion.

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