Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Full Specifications Leaked Through TENAA Listing

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Jun 18, 2018

Last year, Apple made a big change to the GPU used in its chipset. Rather than a PowerVR GPU from Imagination Technologies, it used its own custom GPU and cut ties with its supplier. That singular act by Apple put Imagination out of business as Apple was its biggest client. Now, there is news Samsung is developing its own GPU too.

An exclusive report by Winfuture.de has revealed that Samsung has been recruiting talent from companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm, and AMD for new GPU teams at its Texas and California offices.

The new teams are said to be working on “flagship GPUs” which will first be used with Samsung’s low-range devices. Its more expensive flagships will continue to use ARM-based GPUs. The second-gen model of its GPU will be used in its high-end phones and even in self-driving vehicles and machine learning.

Samsung’s GPU will be built from the ground-up and won’t be based on ARM designs. Samsung will also develop the software and instruction set and a new platform that will take advantage of the GPU’s features. Production should not be an issue since Samsung already has that covered.

Leaked Google Pixel 3XL Casing Reaffirms Single Rear Camera, Notch Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 18, 2018

A leaked render of the Google Pixel 3XL recently highlighted the presence of a notch design at the front similar to the iPhone X’s. The leak also shows the device will come with a single camera at the rear which is sort of a surprise as it deviates from the growing dual camera trend. Another leaked render has now emerged, reaffirming this new design.The leaked casing shows the rear camera will be located at the top left corner while there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor at the middle. The renders also include that of the front and t is still similar to the earlier one, that is a notch design with the notch housing dual camera sensors.

It beats our imagination why Google would want to stick with a single rear camera sensor when the trend is dual sensors. We’d have expected a single sensor on the Pixel 3 and a dual camera setup on the Pixel 3XL. That could still happen, considering since one of the first renders of the Pixel 3 series pointed to the presence of dual rear shooters.

Asus ROG Phone Said To Be The First Gaming Phone In India, Launch In September

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 18, 2018

After Razer Phone was announced last year, gaming phones started popping up like mushrooms. The latest one is the Asus ROG Phone and, at least on the paper, it is the most powerful smartphone ever released. It was recently unveiled at Computex 2018 but the company did not release any detail about its global availability, neither about its listing price. That is why everyone thought it is going to be an exclusive for Taiwan which is Asus‘ homeland. But now, fresh reports are suggesting that the device may head on the Indian market. In such case, Asus ROG Phone would be the first gaming phone to ever hit the Indian market.

Indeed, Razer Phone’s global launch did not include India, and neither the Chinese gaming phones Xiaomi Black Shark and ZTE’s Nubia Red Magic were launched in the peninsula. According to the source, the device will land in India in September and after the Indian launch, there are even chances that the handset will be made available to purchase in Europe. At the moment, we cannot guarantee you the reliability of the source, so take every info given with a pinch of salt.

Asus ROG Phone has a 6-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, the AMOLED technology and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. On the hardware side, it features an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 512 GB of internal storage depending on the configuration. It has stereo speakers and a rear dual camera with 12 and 8 MP resolutions, as well as an 8 MP front camera and a monster battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. Asus ROG Phone is the first mobile phone with 3 USB Type-C ports which allow connecting accessories such as a joypad and an additional fan.

How much do you think the gaming phone will cost?

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Global Launch Begins: The Flagships Lands In France and Russia

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 18, 2018

After the official announcement on May 31, Xiaomi Mi 8 has finally gone global. After launching in China, the flagship is finally available to purchase in two other countries: France and Russia. The news comes from a Super Moderator who has published a post on the Mi official forum. However, there is no trace of their listing on any of Russian and French online stores, at least not yet. This could mean that it is currently on sale through offline channels or local retailers. So, we do not even know at what price it has been made available.

Currently, the global launch news is yet to be confirmed by the company, as well as its price in the various countries. At the moment, we only know that Xiaomi Mi 8 will be available in Egypt, Spain, India, Italy, Russia, France, and Vietnam. Xiaomi Mi 8 has a 6.21-inch screen showing images at a Full HD+ resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. It has a notch and a 3D facial recognition system similar to Face ID for authentication. Its design is made of glass (back) and 7000-series aluminum (frame), but it is not waterproof. On the hardware side, it has an octa-core SoC: the top-end Snapdragon 845 by Qualcomm, running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz.

It is paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal storage (three storage variants in total). Its camera department is composed of a dual rear camera with a 12 MP resolution and a 20 MP front camera. According to DxOMark, Xiaomi Mi 8 is in top 5 best camera phones ever with stunning photo performances. Its battery has a capacity of 3400 mAh and MIUI 10 is installed out of the box. Thanks to online street prices, it is already possible to find it for less than $600 in China.

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Comio C1 Pro with 5-inch HD Screen, Android 8.1 Oreo, dual 4G VoLTE is priced at Rs. 5,599 (~$82)

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Jun 18, 2018

Comio C1 Pro is yet another affordably priced dual 4G VoLTE smartphone from the company. It is an entry-level phone that features an HD display, latest Android OS and screen-flash equipped front-facing camera. Here is all the information available on its specifications, features and pricing.

Comio C1 Pro Specifications and Features

The Comio C1 Pro includes a 5-inch display that carries support for HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels along with a traditional aspect ratio of 16:9. The screen is tucked under a layer of 2.5D curved glass.

The C1 Pro phone features the MediaTek MT6739 chipset that comprises of a 1.5 GHz octa-core processor. The SoC is coupled with 1.5 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the Pro C1 is 64 GB. The company has included an external storage function on the phone that supports up to 128 GB of microSD card. It has a battery of 2,500mAh capacity.

The Comio C1 Pro is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The modified yet simple UI brings along features like Spilt Screen and Pop Touch. The intruder selfie feature can capture a photo of people who try to unlock it without owner’s consent. There is a Bike mode that automatically turns off all the notifications and inform people who are calling that the user is currently riding the bike and will respond after some time.

The camera residing on the backside of the smartphone is of 8-megapixel. It is equipped with an LED flash. The camera present on the front is of 5-megapixel. The display of the phone can double as a flash while capturing selfie shots using the C1 Pro.

The smartphone features face unlock security, but lacks a fingerprint scanner. It comes with usual connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and microUSB 2.0.

Comio C1 Pro Pricing and Availability

The Comio C1 Pro has an impressive price tag of Rs. 5,599 (~$82) and it can be bought in colors like Metallic Grey, Sunrise Gold and Royal Black. The handset comes with 1 year + 100 days of warranty. The company allows users to replace the phone within 30 days of purchase.

There is an upgrade program from Comio through which it provides 40 percent return on existing Comio smartphones that are not more than 12-months old. The offer is only applicable if the buyer purchases a new Comio phone. Reliance Jio is providing a cashback of Rs. 2,200 through 44 vouchers of Rs. 50 each.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Pegged to Debut in August, Color Variants Leaked

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Jun 18, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Pegged to Debut in August, Color Variants Leaked

In the recent past, the rumor mill has revealed plenty of information on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet. The device is expected to go official alongside Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2018) in August this year. Fresh information on the color variants of both the tablets have been leaked.

Fresh information revels that the Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2018) will be introduced in colors like Black and Grey. It seems that the South Korean company has no plans to introduce fancy color options for its forthcoming tablets. The Galaxy Tab S3 that was launched in the previous year had also arrived in same color options.

The Galaxy Tab S4 as well as Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2018) are rumored to hit the market in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE models. Recent reports have claimed that the Tab S4 will be sporting slimmer bezels for its 16:10 aspect ratio display. The Snapdragon 835 SoC is likely to power the device along with 4 GB of RAM. It may feature a native storage of 64 GB. The tablet will be preloaded with Samsung Experience 9.5 based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. It is expected to arrive with an improved S-Pen that may have features that are available on Galaxy Note 8’s stylus.

Nothing much is known on the specs of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (2018). As the name goes, it may house a 10.1-inch display. There is a possibility that the device may arrive with Galaxy Tab A2 XL moniker in the market.

Some rumors have claimed that both the tablets may get unveiled by the end of July. If these tablets do not arrive by the coming month, there is a possibility that Samsung may use it at the Galaxy Note 9 Unpacked event that is expected to take place on Aug. 9. The company is also rumored to debut the Gear S4 smartwatch at the same event.

Vivo NEX India Launch Expected in July with Rs. 40,000 (~$587) Pricing

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Jun 18, 2018

Vivo has launched some advanced smartphones in the recent past. The Vivo X21 UD features an under-display scanner while the Vivo NEX that was launched recently incudes amazing display that offers 91.24 percent screen space, in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 845 and pop-up selfie camera. The Vivo X21 UD was introduced as Vivo X21 in May in India. And it is now speculated that India will be also receiving the Vivo NEX smartphone in the coming month.

Citing its sources, 91mobiles has claimed that the Vivo is planning to unleash the Vivo NEX flagship phone in the third week of July in India. The handset is expected to hit the market with an attractive pricing of around Rs. 40,000 (~$587).

Vivo had unveiled Snapdragon 710 powered by NEX A (aka Vivo NEX) phone and NEX (aka NEX Ultimate 128 GB) and NEX S (aka NEX Ultimate 256 GB) phones driven by Snapdragon 845. There is no confirmation on whether all the variants of the Vivo NEX will be made available in India.

The Vivo NEX features a 6.59-inch S-AMOLED display that supports 19.3:9 aspect ratio. The improved third-generation in-screen fingerprint sensor resides under the massive display of Vivo NEX. It has a dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel secondary camera.

The Vivo NEX A has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Vivo NEX and NEX S respectively features 128 GB and 256 GB of internal storage. Both the variants are fueled by Snapdragon 845 and 8 GB of RAM. All the models are loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and are packed with 4,000mAh batteries.

The Vivo NEX A, NEX and NEX S were introduced in China with price tags of 3,898 Yuan (~$605), 4,498 Yuan (~$699) and 4,998 Yuan (~$776). These models are available in colors like Diamond Black and Ruby Red.

The Vivo X21 UD that was launched with 3,598 Yuan (~$559) pricing in China has recently debuted in India with Rs. 35,990 (~$528) pricing in India. Hence, it is likely that the speculated pricing of Rs. 40,000 (~$587) could belong to the SD710 edition of NEX.

Android P Beta 2 Brings Google Lens, Face Unlock And More To The OnePlus 6

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Jun 18, 2018

If you own a OnePlus 6, then there is a chance you have Android P beta installed. Version 2 of the beta has been released and it brings a number of features and fixes.

The update fixes an issue that affected face unlock, so you should be able to unlock the phone with your face now. It also fixed a camera stability issue. Google Lens has also been added to the camera app.

There are a number of interesting Oxygen OS features. First, users can now select/create their own system UI colors. Before owners could only choose one out of preset colors. With the new update, you should be able to choose any color in the color spectrum as shown in the image below.

Swiss Store Lists The Xiaomi Mi A2 Ahead of Release, Starts At $290

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Jun 18, 2018

The Mi A2 still doesn’t have a release date but one Swiss online store already has it listed. Digitec is Switzerland’s biggest online store and it has the unreleased Mi A2 in three different variants.

The Mi A2 is the Android One variant of the Mi 6X and will run stock Android instead of MIUI. The Mi A2 will be available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants according to the retail site. It will also be available in black, blue, and gold. It appears we may not be getting the beautiful flame red variant.

The 32GB variant will sell for CHF290 (~$291) while the 64GB model is set at CHF329 (~$331). The 128GB version which will have 6GB of RAM will sell for CHF370 (~$371). Digitec says the phone will go on sale on August 8.

Nokia X6 Global Edition Likely to Debut Soon, TA-1083, TA-1116 Models Gets Bluetooth SIG Approval

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Jun 18, 2018

Last month, HMD Global had launched the Nokia X6 smartphone, but it did not confirm whether it will be making the phone available outside of China. However, recent reports have claimed that the company could be working on global variants of Nokia X6.

Before the launch of the Nokia X6, its TA-1099 and TA-1103 models were certified by Bluetooth SIG. The same certification body has also approved TA-1083 and TA-1116 Nokia phones. Among these, the TA-1116 was also certified before the recently held unveil event in Russia. The Finnish company had unleashed Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1 smartphones at the event and the TA-1116 model number does not belong to them.

Interestingly, Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) has recently certified TA-1103 model. Hence, it is now being speculated that the TA-1083 and TA-1116 are the global variants of the Nokia X6.

The Nokia X6 is the first notched display smartphone from the company. It houses a 5.8-inch IPS LCD display that supports 2280 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 SoC is present under the hood of the phone. It has RAM variants like 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB and storage models like 32 GB and 64 GB. The X6 houses 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It receives power from 3,060mAh battery. Since it is an Android One phone, it features stock edition of Android 8.1 Oreo.

After the launch of Nokia X6 in China, Nokia’s Chief Product Officer (CPO) Juno Sarvikas had carried a poll on the official Twitter account of the company to find out whether people outside of China are interested in the smartphone. Over 90 percent people had answered “yes” which indicated that the company may consider launching its global variant.

The Nokia X6 is speculated to hit the international markets with a price tag of around $300 starting from July. The certification of TA-1083 and TA-1116 models suggest that Taiwan and Russia among other markets will be receiving the smartphone.

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Motorola Releases Kernel Source Code For Moto G6 And Moto G6 Plus

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Jeet

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Jun 18, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola has now officially released the kernel source code for the Moto G6 and Moto G6 smartphones. The kernel source code for the third model of the Moto G6-series, Moto G6 Play was released in April earlier this year.

With this, developers will now be able to use the source code and create some custom kernels as well as custom ROMs that the customer can flash onto their Moto G6 or Moto G6 Plus smartphones. The Android 8.0 Oreo kernel source code for both the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus can be found on GitHub.

The Moto G6 comes with a 5.7-inch display with Full HD+ display along with Gorilla Glass 3 on both sides. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 processor, 3GB/4GB of RAM, and 32GB/64GB of expandable storage.

There is a fingerprint scanner below the display that can be used to control the device using gestures. There’s a 12MP f/1.8 primary camera sensor and a 5MP secondary camera for capturing the depth of field information. On the front side, there’s an 8MP snapper with its own LED flash.

It runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery with support for TurboPower fast charging.

On the other hand, the Moto G6 Plus features a 5.9-inch MAX Vision Full HD+ display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, it is powered by Snapdragon 630 processor and comes in 4GB/6GB RAM variants with 64GB/128GB of storage.

There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage up to 128GB. This one too comes with dual camera setup at back, boasting a 12MP f/1.7 rear camera and a 5MP secondary camera.

It comes with an 8MP front-facing snapper with an LED flash for taking selfies and video calling. Running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box, the smartphone is powered by a 3,200mAh battery.

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LG X5 (2018) Goes Official in South Korea With Massive 4,500mAh Battery

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Jun 18, 2018

LG has unveiled a new entry-level smartphone called LG X5 (2018) in South Korea. The handset is available through major carriers such as SKT, KT and LG U+.

The LG X5 (LM-X510K model number) that is packed in a polycarbonate chassis measures 154.7 x 78.1 x 8.9mm and weighs 177 grams. The handset comes in a single-color option of Moroccan Blue.

The phone houses a 5.5-inch display that supports HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Instead of 18:9 aspect ratio that LG uses on its mid-range and high-end phones, the low-end LG X5 has a 16:9 IPS LCD screen. The MediaTek MT6750 chipset that includes a 1.5 GHz octa-core processor along 2 GB of RAM is present under the hood of the phone. It has an inbuilt storage of 32 GB out of which 24.31 GB is available to the user. There is a microSD card slot.

At the rear side of the phone is 13-megapixel camera. For snapping selfies, it has a soft-LED flash equipped super wide-angle frontal shooter of 5-megapixel. The LG X5 houses a massive battery of 4,500mAh capacity. The same-sized battery is found inside the LG X500 phone that was released last year The LG X5 (2018) is loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo.

For connectivity, it features a Cat. 4 LTE modem. The fingerprint scanner that resides on the backside of the phone can be also used for snapping photos apart from unlocking the phone. It can be also used for authenticating payments through LG Pay.

In South Korea, the LG X5 (2018) will be available through the three major mobile operators with a price tag of 3,63,000 KRW (~$330). As of this writing, there are no details available on the other markets that will be receiving the smartphone

Motorola Patents a Foldable Design That Fixes OLED Deformities Arising From Constant Opening

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 18, 2018

We are gradually losing count of the number of foldable phone patents that have popped up online. Digitimes recently speculated that we may likely see a couple of foldable phones launching this year with Samsung, Huawei and LG at the forefront of the innovation. Motorola has just joined the race with its latest patent. The tech giant has just been granted a patent that could fix any potential deformities.

The patent is that of a heat-based technology that allows the immediate repair of the flexible area when damaged. Despite OLED panels being flexible, the constant folding of the panel severally could ultimately lead to deformities in the flexible area of the panel. This deformity isn’t necessarily permanent and only occur after regular folding of the display, but would ultimately affect the user experience. That is thus the reason for the adoption of the heat-based technology by Motorola. The patent was filed way back in 2016 but seems to have just been revealed. The schematics of the patented design details the presence of a hinge that would include a temperature sensor and a heating element that can be activated in order to increase the temperature of the OLED panel around that area and allow the display to return to its usual position whenever a deformity is registered.

The design also includes a special module that tracks if the display is folded or not. There is also a backup battery which powers the module so that it can keep the record of how long the panel has been in the folded position even when the device is switched off. Once it surpasses the predefined time limit, the smartphone display will then automatically enter recovery mode as soon as its unfolded.

We are yet to see a working prototype of a foldable phone by Motorola. The company is also yet to disclose if it has any plans to release a foldable phone like Samsung next year. With this patent, though, we should be looking forward to one in the near future

OPPO Find X Specs Rumor Roundup: A True Flagship In Focus Before Launch

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Joel Joseph

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Jun 18, 2018

A few years back, little did we know that OPPO would turn out to be such a big smartphone company. Very few knew of its existence and the company’s phones were popular mainly in China. Fast forward to 2018 and OPPO is one of the biggest smartphone companies in the industry! The company has been very smart in its strategies and its rise to glory is nothing short of impressive.

All this while, OPPO has focused on mid-rangers. This focus has helped it grow pretty quickly but everyone knows that the real money and respect is in the flagship market. For this purpose, OPPO is bringing back the Find series from the ashes. What was once thought to be dead is alive again and the OPPO Find X is here to lead the company’s flagship series. The timing of its launch couldn’t be more perfect — Vivo Nex just made its debut earlier this month and the Find series could directly compete with this new flagship from its rival brand.

OPPO Find X Specs

OPPO is not playing around with the Find X. The phone is going to feature top end 2018 hardware and is going to be placed with the likes of the Huawei P20 Pro, Vivo Nex S, and even the Galaxy S9.

Here are the likely specs of the OPPO Find X according to its TENAA listing.

6.4-inch dual curved AMOLED 2360 x 1080p display
19.5:9 aspect ratio with a notch on top
156 x 74.2 x 9.6mm
186 grams
SD845 AIE chipset
6GB/8GB RAM
128GB/256GB
Android 8.1 + ColorOS 5.1
20MP+16MP f/2.0 Rear Dual Cameras
25MP f/2.0 Front Camera
3730mAh battery

Some of these specs are already confirmed via an earlier teaser. So we know for sure that there’s Snapdragon 845 inside with a variant featuring 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Other specs mentioned above have been compiled from its TENAA listing and might change at launch.

Some of the specs are a bit confusing. For example, the thickness is mentioned as 9.6mm on TENAA. OPPO is not known to release such thick phones, so it remains to be seen if the OPPO Find X will really be a thick flagship. Another issue is about its display. The phone is said to feature a dual curved display according to a recent teaser, but there’s a leak that shows a notch up front as well. So, it may be possible that the OPPO Find X is the first smartphone with a dual curved display and a notch.

If this is really the case, the notch could be present for a very good reason — one possible explanation being 3D face recognition like Apple. Also, the screen to body ratio could go as high as 93.8% but we still haven’t got a confirmation about this specific ratio.

Expect a lot of high-end tech on the device, including the company’s Super VOOC fast charging that can charge a 2500mAh battery to 100% in 15 minutes, 5X lossless zoom (with a periscope like arrangement revealed last year), and in screen fingerprint sensor.

OPPO Find X Design

Like I mentioned above, we are not quite sure about the phone’s design. A full screen front (like the Vivo Nex) could be possible but we can’t be sure until we see the phone officially.

What could be really interesting on the Find X is its back design. There are two designs we have seen of the Find X’s back — one has a vertically arranged dual cameras and fancy looking back design with breathing light down below and there’s the other one which has a much more unique design featuring the cameras in an M shaped band at the back. The latter was actually seen in a leaked TV Ad on China’s CCTV.

OPPO Find X Launch Event

Pricing and availability details of the Find X is still unknown but we’ll get all these details tomorrow (June 19) at the official launch event at 8:45PM in Paris, France at The Louvre. Watch the live stream from here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=733adiq7N0g

Xiaomi Announces Mi Router 4Q For ¥99 (~$15)

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Jun 18, 2018

Xiaomi has a plethora of routers already but it never stops launching more. Its latest one is the Mi Router 4Q, a cheaper version of the Mi Router 4 announced about a month ago.

The Mi Router 4Q has a bright blue body that will make it stand out in your home or office. It measures 200 x 134.86 x 178.98 mm and has three omnidirectional high-gain antennas. It has a 775MHz QCA9561 processor with 64MB of RAM and 16MB of built-in storage.

Unlike the Mi Router 4, the 4Q only supports single-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and 3×3 MIMO with a maximum speed of 450mbps. For security, it supports WPA-PSK and WPA-PSK2 encryption, and SSID hiding. It also has a MiNET button for easy and fast one-click connection for Xiaomi and Mijia smart devices.

Xiaomi Releases Cheap Compact Backpack In 8 Different Colors

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 18, 2018

Xiaomi has launched a new backpack under the Youpin platform. The backpack is manufactured by the Shanghai Runmi Technology company also known as 90 points but has the Mi branding. For clarity, 90 Points is Xiaomi’ line for lifestyle products. Some of the products released under the line include suitcases, smart running shoes, backpacks, and t-shirts.

The new Mi Backpack is available in a range of colourful options, eight (8) different colours in total. The backpack comes with a 10L capacity which is enough to hold a tablet computer, cameras, cups, even small umbrellas and other items. The compact size ensures it doesn’t take enough space and is easy to carry. The size also ensures it can be carried inside a large backpack or suitcase.

In terms of dimension, the new Mi backpack measures 34 x 22.5 x 13cm and weighs just 165g. The fabric is made of 100% polyester material. The fabric is treated with a water-repellent coating which makes the bag suitable for use in the rains. The backpack is available in Black, Pink, Yellow, Navy Blue, Orange, Mint Green, Red and Bright Blue.

The Mi backpack comes with a 29 yuan ($4) price tag and is presently available on the Youpin website. The backpack will also be available outside China from online retailers like GearBest and Banggood.

Google To Invest $550 Million In Chinese E-Commerce Site JD.com

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Jeet

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Jun 18, 2018

Aiming to expand its presence in fast-growing Asian markets, search engine giant Google announced that it is investing $550 million in Chinese e-commerce powerhouse JD.com. As a part of this transaction, Google will receive 27.1 million newly issued JD.com Class A ordinary shares at an issue price of $20.29 per share.

With this investment, Google will have less than a 1 percent stake in JD.com, said a spokesman for JD. The companies have described the investment as one piece of a broader partnership that will include the promotion of JD.com products on Google’s shopping service.

This move is expected to help JD.com to expand beyond its base in China and Southeast Asia in order to establish a meaningful presence in U.S. and European markets. Both companies also said that they would work together to develop retail infrastructure that can better personalize the shopping experience and reduce friction in a number of markets.

Commenting on this development, Philipp Schindler, Google chief business officer, said in the statement:

We are excited to partner with JD.com and explore new solutions for retail ecosystems around the world to enable helpful, personalized and frictionless shopping experiences that give consumers the power to shop wherever and however they want.

JD.com is competing with giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., which has been more focused on forging domestic retail tie-ups. Jianwen Liao, JD.com’s chief strategy officer, in a statement, “This partnership with Google opens up a broad range of possibilities to offer a superior retail experience to consumers throughout the world.”

Google seems to be focused on stepping up its investments across Asia, which has become a battleground for the US and China-based giants because of rapidly growing middle class and a lack of infrastructure. Google recently took a stake in Indonesian ride-hailing firm Go-Jek and is reportedly going to invest in Indian e-commerce startup Flipkart which was recently acquired by Walmart.

iPhone SE 2 Cancelled and Rumors Debunked

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Jun 18, 2018

The iPhone SE 2 was rumored to debut at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event that was held at the beginning of this month. However, Apple did announce the highly anticipated successor device for the iPhone SE from 2016. Popular case maker Olixar had claimed in the recent past that the iPhone SE 2 will be arriving with iPhone X-like design. However, citing information coming from its sources, the accessory manufacturer has now claimed that since Apple is concentrating on the large-sized iPhones arriving later this year, it won’t be launching the iPhone SE 2 this year.

In the recent months, accessory makers and CAD renders had revealed that Apple would be launching the iPhone SE 2 as a successor for the iPhone SE. However, the Cupertino company has always been silent on its existence.

In the previous month, Olixar had reportedly started the official line of accessories for the iPhone S2. However, now that the device is said to be cancelled, the case maker has halted the production. This suggests that the original iPhone SE was a one-off device from the company to check the market response.

Rumors had claimed that the iPhone SE 2 would be having a size similar to the predecessor. However, it would still be housing a larger display because of the slim-sized bezels. The display of the phone was also expected to feature a notch like the iPhone X. It was speculated to borrow specs from the iPhone 8. Some reports had even claimed that the smartphone would be called iPhone X Mini.

Do you think that Apple should launch the iPhone SE 2? Share us your views by posting your comments below.