Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Front Panel Leak Shows Same Design As Note 8

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Jun 20, 2018

While the South Korean giant Samsung is preparing to launch its next-generation Galaxy Note series smartphone, we are already getting leaks related to the company’s next year’s Galaxy S-series flagship smartphone.

Earlier, there were reports that the Galaxy S10 could come with narrow bezels surrounding the display and a concept video was also released by ‘Concept Creator’ that showcased a similar design. Now, leakster Ice Universe has posted an image of a smartphone with extremely narrow bezels.

While the post doesn’t explicitly mention the Samsung Galaxy S10, he refers to the design as “beyond” which is the codename that Samsung is using to develop its upcoming flagship smartphone. The image shows that Samsung intends to take the Infinity Display concept to another level with extremely narrow bezels surrounding the display.

Interestingly, the leaked image, which shows the phone’s front panel, indicates that there won’t be a notch on top of the display, a concept that most of the smartphone manufacturer seems to have accepted for the flagship smartphones this year.

With such narrow bezels, there’s no space to accommodate sensors and in the leaked image also, no sensors are visible. There’s a possibility that the company has opted to keep the sensors under the display. Earlier reports related to the device also suggested that it could come with an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Another possibility is the company could opt for a smartphone design similar to the Oppo Find X with pop-out modules. It will be interesting to see how the company tackles this issue.

Recent reports indicate that the phone will come with a 6.2-inch display capable of emitting sound. Samsung had showcased its sound-emitting display concept at the Society of Information Displays (SID) 2018 where instead of an earpiece, the vibration and bone conduction of the display panel carries the sound.

Further, it is also speculated that the Galaxy S10 with triple cameras to rival with the upcoming Apple iPhone X Plus that is rumored to come with three cameras. The Galaxy S10 could also be Samsung’s first phone to come with 3D facial recognition similar to iPhone X and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition.

The Samsung Galaxy S10, expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 855 chipset, may get officially announced in January 2019. If the company actually launches Galaxy S10 with such screen-to-body ratio, the company could have a winner on its hands.

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HMD Global Rolls Out Android 8.1 Oreo Beta Update For Nokia 2

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Jun 20, 2018

Last year, HMD Global launched Nokia 2, the company’s cheapest smartphone, running on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out of the box. The company had previously revealed that it will be skipping the Android 8.0 update and will directly roll out Android 8.1 Oreo update for the device.

Now, the Finnish company has started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo operating system update for the users of Nokia 2, although in a beta stage. HMD Global is opening up registrations for Nokia‘s Beta Labs. The company will soon roll out the stable build of the Android Oreo update.

For those users who are interested in trying out this beta version of Android Oreo, they’ll have to register with the Nokia 2 IMEI number. After that, a notification will pop up letting enrolled users download and install the Beta version of the Android 8.1 Oreo.

The smartphone features a 5-inch IPS LCD display and is powered by Qualcomm’s 1.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 212 processor. It packs 1GB RAM and 8GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded using a microSD card.

The smartphone has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and comes with Google Assistant. The Dual SIM phone supports 4G VoLTE connectivity and is fuelled by a massive 4,100mAh battery that is rated to provide two days of battery life on a single charge.

Recently, HMD Global launched the successor of the Nokia 2, dubbed as Nokia 2.1 or Nokia 2 (2018). The company decided to move the smartphone from being a regular device to joining the Nokia 1 as an Android Go phone. It comes with a redesigned premium look and upgraded specifications.

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More Live Photos Of The Redmi 6 Pro Surface Online

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Jun 20, 2018

The Redmi 6 Pro is scheduled to launch on Monday, June 25. Ahead of the launch, more live photos of the device have surfaced on the web.

One of these new photos shows the device turned on, giving us a look at the notched display in action. There is also a picture that shows the “About Phone” page of the device. This photo reveals the device is running MIUI 9.6 based on Android 8.1 Oreo with May 2018’s security patch.

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The photo also confirms the device will come with 4GB of RAM, an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz, and 64GB of built-in storage.

The launch poster has also revealed that it will come with AI (cameras), a 4000mAh battery, and possibly a Snapdragon 625 SoC. It still beats us as to why Xiaomi would use the Snapdragon 625 processor in this device.

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Buy Elephone P8 3D Mobile Phone At Best Price On AliExpress

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Buy Elephone P8 3D Mobile Phone At Best Price On AliExpress

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Jun 20, 2018

Elephone made its long-awaited P8 3D smartphone available to the public in May last year. Thanks to the phone’s exceptional specs and features, it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers.

If you’re interested in getting your hands on the coveted handset, you’d normally have to shell out a considerable amount of money. However, bearing its skyrocketing popularity in mind, AliExpress is giving smartphone lovers an opportunity to buy the Elephone P8 3D at an unbeatable price.

AliExpress is selling black and red color versions of the Elephone P8 3D mobile phone. On top of that, the Chinese online retail service is offering the best price of 3 versions of the device including 4GB RAM/64GB ROM, one with 16GB SD card, and another version that comes with 32GB SD card.

The black and red color versions, offering 4GB RAM/64GB ROM would set you back €120.06 (about $139). But if you’re willing to spend €127.95 (about $148), you can go for the version that carries a 16GB SD card. The 32GB SD card variant, on the other hand, comes bearing a price sticker of €132.33 (about $153).
The phone sports a big 5.5 inches IPS Full HD 2.5D Arc display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, the device is housed in a robust metal body.

The Elephone P8 3D is a power-packed smartphone that comes with a MediaTek Helio P25 processor and uses an ARM Mali-T880 MP2 GPU to deliver unparalleled graphics and gaming experience. The device offers 4GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB onboard storage.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 13-megapixel rear-mounted camera. Up front, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The Elephone P8 3D mobile phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and is backed by a 4050mAh battery. The phone also features a slew of useful sensors such as e-compass and gravity sensor.

If you’re interested in checking out the full specification and buy the feature-laden Elephone P8 mobile phone at best price, head straight to this link.

ZTE’s Troubles Are Far From Over As US Lawmakers Try To Reinstate Ban

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 20, 2018

Just when we thought ZTE was on its way to recovery, things seem to have taken a downturn. The latest report says US lawmakers have passed a bill to reinstate the ban.

News of the ban’s reinstatement has caused ZTE to lose a large chunk of its valuation. This week, its Hong Kong shares dropped by 27%, its lowest in a year; while its Shenzhen listing dropped to the 10% limit consecutively for 4 days.

It is reported that the US lawmakers are using the ZTE saga to stand up to Trump on the trade issue. However, the US president is still expected to meet with Republican congress members to discuss solutions to the ZTE ban. If they do not reach an agreement and the ban is reinstated, it may mean the end of ZTE.

As it has shown, ZTE needs US technology for its products. It doesn’t have an alternative which is why its factories stopped working following the announcement of the ban back in April. The said ban is due to it breaking US laws regarding doing trade with Iran and lying about it.

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Alleged Huawei Mate 20 Design Revealed in Leaked Photo and Sketch

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Jun 20, 2018

At the recently held Shanghai CESA tech event, Huawei had confirmed that it will be launching the Mate 20 series in October just as it had launched Mate 10 series in October 2017. A leaked photo of the alleged Mate 20 smartphone has appeared today. Although the quality of the image is not good, it does manage to reveal that the smartphone would be equipped with slim-sized upper and lower bezels.

The left and right borders of the alleged Huawei Mate 20 are almost non-existent in the new image. This suggests that it could be sporting a dual edge curved display design like the premium Galaxy phones from Samsung. Also, the smartphone does not feature notched display design that was introduced by Huawei on the P20 series of smartphones that were unveiled in March this year.

The exact size of the display of the Mate 20 is not known. Since the Mate 10 featured a 5.99-inch display, its successor phone may feature the same-sized or slightly large screen. However, instead of LCD panel, the Mate 20 series may sport OLED panels.

A sketch that shows the front and rear side of the alleged Mate 20 in the same image has also surfaced today. The front design corresponds with the above leaked image of the Mate 20. The chin of the device has Huawei branding. The backside of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup with a fingerprint scanner below it. Probably, the Mate 20 Pro may have triple camera setup like the P20 Pro.

There is no accurate information available on the specs of the Huawei Mate 20. Around two months ago, the handset was spotted on AnTuTu with a marvelous benchmarking score of 356,819. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will be the first phones from the company to be fueled by the upcoming Kirin 980 SoC. The SoC could be coupled with 6 GB of RAM.

A report from the previous week had claimed that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro may sport a larger OLED of 6.9 inches. There is a possibility that the Mate 20 Pro or the upcoming Porsche Design premium smartphone may feature a new display design that will feature metal strips instead of regular frame to provide users with a very high screen space.

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LineageOS 15.1 Based On Android 8.1 Now Available For OnePlus One, Galaxy S5 Plus, And OPPO Find 7

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Jun 20, 2018

If you are using a smartphone that is older than a couple of years, there’s a possibility that the company has given up on rolling out Android version update for the device and is instead of its recently launched flagship smartphones.

In a situation like that, for those who want the features of the newer version of the Android operating system, custom ROMs come to the rescue. LineageOS, a popular custom ROM, has now released a newer version of its ROM for a range of devices, including OnePlus One, Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, and Oppo Find 7 / Find 7A.

The custom ROM, LineageOS 15.1, is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and comes with a lot of customization to the stock Android Oreo experience while still maintaining stability for a wide range of devices. LineageOS is one of the popular custom ROM for the users of OnePlus as well as Samsung and Oppo. According to the official stats from LineageOS, its custom ROM is running on 62,099 OnePlus One smartphones.

Along with the newly added features of LineageOS and some custom modifications, this new version of the custom ROM brings in all of Android Oreo’s features, including picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, Autofill apps, notification channels/snoozing, and native support for theming.

Some of the most popular features of LineageOS are also present, including Privacy Guard, Live Display, Button/Gesture customization, and a bunch of stock applications such as the Eleven Music Player and Snap Camera, among others.

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Phablet For Only $199.99, Discount To End Soon!

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Get 8% Off On Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 On GearBest

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Jun 20, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the irresistible Redmi Note 5 without shelling out a fortune, you have come to the right place. GearBest will be lowering the device’s already discounted price for a limited period of time.

The Xiaomi branded phablet garnered huge popularity among tech buffs after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. More importantly, the Redmi Note 5 is a feature-laden phablet that you can now buy at a slashed price of just $229.99 on GearBest.

As if that weren’t enough, the Chinese online store will be further lowering the device’s price to just $199.99. On the downside, this supplementary discount will only be valid for one day.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is quite a bargain at $199.99, given that it sports a big 5.99 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Furthermore, the device is housed in a robust aluminum frame and sports an eye-catching front glass and plastic end.

The phablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and it uses an Adreno 506 graphics processing unit, under the hood. Apart from that, the Redmi Note 5 offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB).

On the photography front, the Redmi Note 5 phablet houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 13.0MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The device runs MIUI 9 based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and draws it juices from a robust Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery which can survive about 1 day of intense use or 2 days of normal use. The phablet also features a slew of useful sensors such as a fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the massive discount before it ends in one day, simply follow this link.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A, 6 Pro Indian Launch Drawing Near, Claims Report

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Jun 20, 2018

On June 12, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in China. And the company will be launching the Redmi 6 Pro smartphone and Mi Pad 4 tablet on June 25 in the home country. The Chinese manufacturer is known for launching its Redmi series smartphones in China first before bringing them to India. Fresh information reveals that Xiaomi may debut the Redmi 6 series which includes Redmi 6, 6A and 6 Pro phones within the next two months in India.

A recent report had claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE may arrive in India as Mi 8i. India is also expected to receive the new Mi Band 3 fitness band. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Mi 8 SE and Mi Band 3 will be arriving in India in Q3 2018. However, the arrival of the Redmi 6 series imminent.

The Redmi 6 and 6A feature 5.45-inch display that support HD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The Redmi 6 and 6A are respectively powered by MediaTek Helio P22 and A22 chipsets. The Redmi 6 has 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM whereas the 6A model has 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM.

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 houses 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system and a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The Redmi 6A features a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. Both the smartphones are running on MIUI 9 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo and are powered by 3,000mAh batteries. The Redmi 6 features a fingerprint scanner whereas the low-end 6A does not feature it.

The TENAA listing and rumors surrounding the upcoming Redmi 6 Pro has revealed that it will be arriving with 5.84-inch 19:9 aspect ratio display with FHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 625 chipset, 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB storage choices, 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB RAM variants, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual cameras, 5-megapixel selfie camera and 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6 and 6A are respectively priced at 599 Yuan (~$92; ~Rs. 6,300) and 799 Yuan (~$123; ~Rs. 8,400) in China. The Redmi 6 Pro may arrive with a starting price of 999 Yuan in China. Probably, the starting variant of the Redmi 6 Pro may be priced around Rs. 8,999 in India.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 To Launch In China On June 25

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Jun 20, 2018

Recently, we reported that Xiaomi could soon launch its next-generation tablet — Mi Pad 4 as the company hinted on its Weibo account about good news coming. Now, the company has announced that the Mi Pad 4 will be officially launched in China on 25th June.

Based on the previous reports, the fourth-generation Xiaomi Mi Pad tablet is expected to retain the 7.9-inch LCD display and will offer Full-HD screen resolution with pixel density of 320 PPI. Further, a leaked firmware file suggests 18:9 aspect ratio but it is not yet confirmed.

The upcoming tablet is said to have such a form-factor that it will offer one-hand usage. Earlier, it was reported that the Mi Pad 4 will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor, clocked at either 2.0GHz or 2.2GHz. However, the memory configurations details such as RAM and ROM for the Mi Pad 4 are not yet known.

While reports indicate that the upcoming Mi Pad tablet will come with support for the microSD card to expand the storage capacity, it is doubtful given that the Mi Pad 3 doesn’t have a microSD card slot.

On the optics front, the device is expected to come with a 13-megapixel OmniVision OV13855 camera sensor at the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper with Samsung S5K5E8 sensor for video calling. The Mi Pad 4 is expected to be running on company’s own MIUI based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.

The device is expected to come powered by a 6,000mAh battery. A 3C certification revealed that the device has a charger specification of 5V/2A and a charging power of 10W.

To know for sure what the Mi Pad 4 has to offer and when it will be available for purchase and at what price, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch it on June 25. On the same date, Xiaomi is also set to launch Mi 6 Pro with a notched display.

Preorder Oukitel K7 Smartphone For Only $159.99 On Banggood; Get The Chance To Win Free Order!

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Get 16% Off On Oukitel K7 Smartphone On Banggood

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Jun 20, 2018

The feature-laden Oukitel K7 smartphone was unveiled in May this year. As expected, it swept smartphone enthusiasts off their feet thanks to a broad range of exceptional specs that it comes bearing.

Regrettably, the K7 smartphone does not come cheap. In fact, the device would set you back a pretty penny on online stores. But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money on a smartphone, we got good news for you.

Banggood is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to preorder the Oukitel K7 smartphone without emptying their pockets. Keeping in line with this, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is doling out a noteworthy 16% off on the phone’s original asking price.

As a result, the black color version of the Oukitel K7 smartphone is currently up for preorder at a lowered price of just $159.99 on Banggood. Note that the device normally carries a price sticker of $189.99 on Banggood.

Apart from handing out the aforesaid discount, Banggood has paved another way to allow consumers save a considerable amount of money. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the site will be randomly choosing 2 free orders every day.

If you’re interested in winning the free order, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the earlier you buy; the more likely you are to grab the chance. The winner will be chosen from those who order the Oukitel K7 smartphone from June 19th to June 25th. Winners will be announced on June 30th.

At a massively reduced price of just $159.99, the Oukitel K7 is quite an irresistible smartphone. Bearing the increasing popularity of big screens in mind, Oukitel has provided the K7 smartphone with a mammoth 6.0-inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ display, which boasts a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

The phone sports a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup with True Dual Flash LED on the back. Moreover, it houses a 5-megapixel front shooter for the selfie addicts.

The Oukitel K7 smartphone packs a powerful MediaTek MT6750T, 64-bit processor along with an ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @650MHz GPU, under the hood. The phone offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 128GB).

The hybrid dual-SIM smartphone runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a robust 10,000 mAh battery. Aside from that, the device is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including gravity sensor, distance sensors, light sensor, and a fingerprint sensor.

Note that the discount is valid only for 999 pieces and 119 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing. You can head straight to this link to grab the deal before it ends.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro’s Launch Date is June 25; Official Poster Confirms Notched 19:9 Display

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Jun 20, 2018

Xiaomi has just confirmed through the official Mi Pad Weibo account that it will be launching the Mi Pad 4 tablet on June 25. The Chinese manufacturer has also revealed through its Redmi Mobile Weibo account that the Redmi 6 Pro will be also unveiled on the same date. The official teaser of the smartphone shows that it will be supporting an aspect ratio of 19:9.

The above image not only confirms the tall aspect ratio of the Redmi 6 Pro, but also it reveals some more features through the letters and numbers mentioned on the jerseys. It confirms that the other highlights of the Redmi 6 Pro will be AI, Snapdragon 625 and 4,000mAh battery.

The Redmi 6 Pro had appeared with full specifications and images on TENAA in the previous month. The recently unveiled Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones sport 18:9 aspect ratio display and are packed with modest specs. However, the Redmi 6 Pro looks different as it features a notched display. Moreover, the handset will be arriving with better specs than the Redmi 6 and 6A smartphone.

The TENAA listing of the Redmi 6 Pro has revealed that it will be arriving with a metallic body that features a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner on the rear. It houses a 5.84-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It is expected to be available in models like 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. For additional storage, it will be featuring a microSD card slot.

It will be preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and may be blessed with the latest MIUI 10 skin. The dual camera setup has a primary sensor of 12-megapixel. For shooting selfies, it is equipped with a 5-megapixel snapper that will be present in the notch of the phone.

Well, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro will be yet another phone from the company to feature the Snapdragon 625 SoC. As of this writing, the rumor mill is silent on its pricing.

What’s your opinion on the notched display design and specifications of the upcoming Redmi 6 Pro? Add your comments below to let us know your thoughts.

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Oppo Schedules A Launch Event In India On July 12, Could Launch Oppo Find X

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Jun 20, 2018

Oppo has started sending out media invites for an event in India on July 12. While the invite doesn’t say which smartphone the company intends to launch, the invite reads “find what you have have been looking for until now,” hinting that the phone in question could be the Oppo Find X.

The global launch of the Oppo Find X took place in Paris, France yesterday, i.e. 19th June. The OPPO Find X comes in Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue colors, which offer gradient effect. It is priced at 999 Euros (approximately $1,155) and will be available for purchase starting from August.

The Oppo Find X features a 6.42-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic Arc Screen with 19:5:9 aspect ratio and a 93.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship chipset — Snapdragon 845 along with 8GB of RAM.

It has a motorized sliding dual rear cameras with a 16-megapixel primary and a 20-megapixel secondary camera set up with LED flash, OIS, AI portraits and AI Scene Recognition technology that can identify 800 scenes. The company says that the sliding mechanism has been tested over 300,000 times for durability.

The phone has 3D face unlock, which the company calls O-Face Recognition. It uses 3D Structured Light Technology which scans 15,000 facial points and is claimed to be 20 times safer than fingerprint recognition for unlocking the phone.

On the front side, there’s a 25-megapixel camera with AI that intelligently analyzes features such as face, nose, and eyes, etc. to naturally personalize selfies. The 3D lighting technique offers artistic portraits. There is also 3D Omoji, which is similar to Apple’s Animoji that captures facial expressions in real time to be presented in a fun way.

The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.1 custom interface on top. The company has also said that support for Android P beta is also coming soon for the smartphone. The device drives power from a 3,730mAh battery which supports VOOC flash charge fast charging technology that promises 2 hours of talk time with 5 minutes of charge.

While Oppo has scheduled a launch event in India on July 12 for launching Oppo Find X, the company has scheduled an event in China to launch the smartphone on 29th June.

Along with the Oppo Find X, the company also launched the Limited Lamborghini Edition that comes with carbon fiber back, 512GB storage and VOOC Super Flash charge with 35-minute 0 to 100% charging. However, it’s not known if the phone will make its way to other regions.

Vivo Working on TOF Depth 3D Camera for Facial Recognition

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Jun 20, 2018

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo NEX flagship phone that includes various attractive features such as 92.4 percent screen-to-body ratio, huge notch-less screen, under-display fingerprint scanner and pop-up selfie camera. This shows that the company is well-focused towards launching smartphones with innovative features. The Vivo NEX is a good rival for the iPhone X. However, the one department where the iPhone X has an upper edge over the NEX is 3D facial scanning. Good news is that an industry insider from China has revealed that Vivo is now working on 3D structured light technology which suggests that it may launch an advanced phone with 3D facial recognition feature in the near future.

The leakster has claimed that Vivo has started developing TOF depth camera which can achieve similar functions as 3D structured light module. Hence, it is expected to support 3D depth mapping of the face for unlocking the screen. Also, users will be also able to authenticate payments through it.

In addition, the TOF depth camera has more advantages. First, the overall size of the module is small which suggests that the handsets featuring may not require a notch.

Second, it will be able to identify the face from a longer distance compared to traditional sensors. Also, it will be able to function accurately in different lighting conditions. Third, it is convenient to mass produce of TOF depth camera. This shows that Vivo may manage to deliver better 3D depth sensing than Face ID on iPhone X.

Here is a representational image that show the placement of TOF depth camera alongside other sensors such as proximity sensor and infrared camera at the top portion of the phone. As, the image suggests that these sensors can be embedded under the display. Hence, such a smartphone may not need a notch to house those sensors.

According to the tipster, Vivo will be unveiling its 3D facial recognition technology during the 2018 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai that will be held between June 27 and 29. There is a possibility that Vivo may launch a smartphone equipped with 3D facial scanning technology in the latter half of the year.

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Buy OnePlus 6 4G Phablet At A Slashed Price Of Just $559.99 On GearBest

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Get 10% Off On OnePlus 6 4G Phablet On GearBest

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Jun 20, 2018

The hotly-anticipated OnePlus 6 propelled straight to skyrocketing popularity after hitting the store shelves in May this year. This was hardly surprising, given that the phablet boasts a broad range of exceptional specs and features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

While the OnePlus 6 would normally set you back a pretty penny, GearBest is doling out a significant discount on the device’s steep retail price for a limited period of time. Let’s delve straight into the details.

GearBest is offering a 10% off on the OnePlus 6 phablet, bringing its original asking price down to just $559.99. The aforesaid reduction in the device’s selling price will be valid specifically for the mirror black color version.

The OnePlus 6 is quite a bargain at $559.99, considering that it sports a massive 6.28 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. On top of that, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

The powerful phablet packs a Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an Adreno 630 graphics processing unit. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage.

On the photography front, the OnePlus 6 phablet houses a 16MP + 20MP dual camera setup with phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 16MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, the device runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a 3300mAh big capacity battery. As if that weren’t enough, the OnePlus 6 phablet is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors such as gravity-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, E-compass, accelerator, RGB sensor, NFC, hall sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before it ends.

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Meizu 16 to Use Copper Tube Heat Dissipation To Utilize The Full SD845 Power

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Jun 20, 2018

Despite Meizu 15 series having just hit the market, soon the Chinese company will unveil another line-up of flagship smartphones: Meizu 16. In a recent interview, the company’s founder Huang Zhang has indeed revealed that the Meizu 15 released to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the company is just a test, while the 16 will be the ultimate product. Now, the founder has also revealed that the upcoming flagship series will feature a special heat dissipation system working through a copper tube.

This would not be the first time we see such a dissipation system: other smartphones featuring it are the 2017 Razer Phone and even the older Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. This system will be present in order to push the octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC by Qualcomm to the maximum without overheating. In case you don’t know, the company had previously confirmed that at least one variant of the Meizu 16 line-up will feature the Snapdragon 845 SoC, which will make it the first Meizu flagship to feature a top-end Qualcomm chipset.

The handset is also tipped to come with 8 GB of RAM, but probably this amount of memory will be an exclusive for the Plus variant. Indeed, according to rumors, the standard version will pack the lower-end chipset Snapdragon 710 which remains a high-end SoC even though it is not at the same level of SD845. Meizu 16 will be officially unveiled in August, but the founder Huang Zhang will not attend the event, it should have either the Vice President Li Nan or Yang Wei as the main star.

Thanks to the new heat dissipation system, the flagship should be able to achieve impressive performance in gaming or with heavy apps and multi-tasking. No words have been spoken until now about the availability and price of the upcoming flagship.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 TENAA Images Reveal Its Design from All Sides

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