Honor Play Goes On Sale In China, Price Starts At 1,999 Yuan ($312)

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Jun 11, 2018

Last week, Honor launched its new smartphone — Honor Play in China which comes with GPU Turbo and 4D Gaming features for enhancing the device’s performance. Now, the smartphone is going on sale in China from today, for a starting price of 1,999 Yuan.

The smartphone is available for purchase in China through Huawei‘s official website as well as via JD.com and Tmall among others. The 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant is priced at 1,999 Yuan (approximately $312) while the 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage model is priced at 2,399 Yuan, which roughly converts to $375. It will be available in three color options — Nebula Purple, Aurora Blue, and Midnight Black.

As the phone’s name itself suggests, the Honor Play heavily relies on the company’s new technology that claims to enhance the overall gaming experience. The basic hardware on the Honor Play is standard flagship stuff, but the underlying technology that powers the device is what makes it a good gaming phone.

Honor Play is the first smartphone from Honor to feature the revolutionary GPU Turbo technology that enhances GPU performance significantly by increasing graphics processing efficiency by up to 60 percent. It also offers 4D gaming experience, powered by the same GPU Turbo technology.

The smartphone comes with a 6.3-inch FHD+ display having a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a notch on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset with Mali-G72 MP12 graphics. As said, the phone is offered in two configurations — 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 64GB storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage up to 256GB.

On the back side, there’s a dual camera setup which features a 16-megapixel f/2.2 primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel f/2.4 secondary depth sensor with support for AI shooting and AR gestures. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper with f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.

Supporting the standard set of connectivity options, the smartphone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom interface EMUI 8.2 on top. The phone drives power from a 3,750mAh battery which should be good enough for a day’s worth of gaming.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Poster Reveals The Phone’s Front Design, Launching On June 12

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Jun 11, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch its upcoming smartphone in its entry-level Redmi series. On June 12, at a launch event, the China-based company will be launching its sixth-generation Redmi smartphone — Xiaomi Redmi 6.

Today, Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin has shared a poster of the Redmi 6 smartphone which reveals the front side of the phone, giving us a look at the phone’s design and what to expect from it. However, the image is similar to the one that recently appeared on TENAA, which is said to be of Redmi 6A.

Contrary to the previous reports, the newly released poster of the Redmi 6 reveals that it will come with a full-screen display but without a notch on top, which almost every smartphone manufacturer is embracing nowadays. However, the display is surrounded by thick bezels from all sides.

The recent TENNA listing of a phone with same design revealed that the smartphone will have a 5.45-inch HD+ display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio.

Further, the photo reveals that the smartphone will come with a single camera on the front side along with an LED flash for brighter selfies. The volume rocker and the power button are placed on the right side of the phone. We are expecting that the phone will have a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel and the phone is also expected to come with Face Unlock feature.

The previously released poster related to the smartphone hinted that the Redmi 6 will come powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 processor. The chipset comes with eight Cortex A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and the company claims that it is one of the first chipmakers to bring 12nm processors to the budget segment. The Helio P22 also comes with Mediatek’s Neuropilot tech which has support for TensorFlow, TF Lite, Caffe, and Caffe2. It can select the best available AI resource for developer efficiency.

The Redmi 6 is also expected to come with a dual camera setup on the back, stacked horizontally along with an LED flash on the top-left corner. The primary sensor in the dual camera setup is said to be of 12-megapixel. The phone will be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, possibly with the latest MIUI 10 on top.

It is speculated that Xiaomi will be launching the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro/Plus smartphones alongside the Redmi 6 on June 12.

OPPO Find X Has Dual Edge Curved Display, Hints New Teaser

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 11, 2018

A report from the previous week had claimed that Samsung Display will be providing OPPO with 6.42-inch AMOLED display panels. These are not flat OLED panels that the Chinese manufacturer is already using on its some phones like OPPO R15 series, but flexible OLEDs that are curved towards the edges like the Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 8. The flexible OLED on the Find X is also expected to feature a notch. Hence, the rumor mill has been speculating that OPPO may use the dual edge curved display panels on its highly anticipated Find X that is rumored to house a 6.4-inch display. The newest OPPO Find X that has appeared on the official Weibo hints that the smartphone is equipped with a display that is curved towards its left and right edges.

Last week, the PAFM00 and PAFT00 OPPO phones were spotted on TENAA’s website. It is speculated these phones could be the two network variants of the upcoming OPPO Find X phone. The TENAA certification of the phone had revealed that it would be arriving with an AMOLED display that measures 6.4 inches. At the beginning of this month, a report on the leaked specs of the Find X had also revealed that it is equipped with the same-sized AMOLED screen.

The above poster not only suggests the presence of curved OLED display on the Find X, but also its chin seems to feature a breathing light indicator like the Find 7 phone from 2014. Since the upper portion of the screen appears very bright in the new teaser, it cannot be clearly seen whether it features a notch or not. However, rumors have it that it will have a notch that will be equipped with a 3D structured light module for 3D facial recognition feature.

The TENAA listing of the phone has revealed that the OPPO Find X features 2.8 GHz octa-core processor, 8 GB of RAM and 3,645mAh battery. It could bef fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset. It will be equipped with 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup with 5x loseless zoom. It has a front-facing camera of 25-megapixel.

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LG G8 ThinQ Likely to Arrive with 4K LCD Display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 11, 2018

LG G7 ThinQ and V35 ThinQ are the latest flagship phones from LG. Later this year, the company is also expected to launch another Snapdragon 845 powered flagship phone called the LG V40 ThinQ. The G7 ThinQ features an LCD display and an OLED screen is available on the V35 ThinQ. The V40 ThinQ is expected to house an OLED display However, Ice Universe a reliable leakster from China has some information on the LG G8 ThinQ phone that may debut at the start of 2019. He has claimed that the G8 would be coming with an LCD panel and it will be carrying support for 4K resolution.

Most of the flagship phones that are available in the market either feature FHD+ or QHD+ resolution. As far as LG is concerned, it is one of the first companies to sell QHD resolution supporting smartphones. The South Korean company is now rumored to be working on G8 ThinQ with 4K LCD screen. There is no confirmation on why it has decided to increase the screen resolution on its 2019 flagship phone. It is being speculated that the G8 ThinQ may support 4K content. Hence, having a 4K panel will considerably enhance the viewing experience while watching VR content.

Sony is the only major smartphone maker that has been releasing smartphones that support 4K resolution such as the all new Xperia XZ2 Premium that offers ultimate 4K HDR experience. LG has shown less interest in VR, but it seems that it may begin focusing on it starting from next year

Using a 4K resolution supporting display could be company’s strategy to rival with Samsung as the latter is expected to use the new resolution on Galaxy S10 and S10+ arriving next year. The 2019 Galaxy S phones will be equipped with AMOLED display.

The LG G8 ThinQ is also likely to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 855 SoC. However, it is too early to comment on the specs and features of the smartphone as its arrival is almost a year away.

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Vivo NEX: Pricing For The Snapdragon 845 & SD 710 Versions (NEX & NEX S) Leaked

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 11, 2018

The rumour mill has been buzzing ever since Vivo revealed that it would launch the NEX smartphone on June 12. Quite an appreciable amount of details have been unveiled before now, including the real photos of the device. The complete specs of the device also made the rounds recently and it showed there will be a Snapdragon 845 version as well as a Snapdragon 710 variant. New details surrounding the supposed price tags for the Vivo NEX variants have now appeared on China’s Weibo.

According to the leak, the Vivo NEX pricing will start from 3798 yuan (~$592) for the Snapdragon 710 variant while the high-end Snapdragon 845 variant will come in at 4498 yuan (~$702). The high-end variant will come with 8GB if RAM and 256GB storage. These prices may not be the actual prices but for the design and specs lineup, the prices aren’t outrageous. In fact, both models would sell out pretty fast at these prices, especially the high-end variant.

From recently leaked details, we know the 8GB variant is the Vivo Nex S and that there is equally an 8GB + 128GB variant. Both the Vivo NEX anf NEX S pack a massive display of 6.59 inches that supports 2,316 x 1080 pixels. Both models equally features a 4,000mAh battery. Both models will also sport an 8MP front-facing popup camera. The rear camera is a dual camera setup and will be a 12MP + 5MP combo. The Nex S is equipped with an under-display fingerprint reader while the SD 710-powered Vivo Nex packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Vivo NEX Appears In Hands-On Video

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 10, 2018

The Vivo NEX is one of the most anticipated phones from a Chinese manufacturer. The smartphone which was initially known as Vivo APEX will be launching in a few days. Ahead of the announcement on Tuesday, the phone has made an appearance in a short hands-on video.

The video is just five seconds long but we get a good view of the front and rear sides of the phone. The screen truly stretches to the top and doesn’t have a notch. However, there is still a bit of bezel at the bottom.

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On the back, the Vivo NEX has vertically arranged dual cameras with a LED flash directly below the setup. There is no fingerprint scanner which confirms it is under the display. Etched in the middle of the phone is the word “NEX” and at the bottom “Vivo” along with some text in Chinese. The back of the phone is made of glass and is curved at the sides for better handling.

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[Updated] Grab The Huawei Mate 10 Pro For Just $430 On Amazon

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 10, 2018

Before Huawei announced the P20 and P20 Pro, its camera champ was the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. The 2017 flagship actually shares a number of features including its processor with the more recent P20 series.

After launching in Europe and Asia last year, Huawei announced the Mate 10 Pro in the US in January for $799. It was even supposed to be available through carriers (AT&T) but the deal was canceled at the last minute due to security concerns raised by US intelligence. Nevertheless, the phone is still being sold unlocked on Amazon and eBay.

If you didn’t buy it when it launched, now may be a great time to grab one of the best smartphones in the market. Amazon is currently selling the Mate 10 Pro with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for just $428.68. Yes, you read that right.

The Mocha Brown Huawei Mate 10 Pro is currently on sale for the above price. If you don’t like that color, you can grab the Midnight Blue or Titanium Gray for $549.99.

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro has a 6-inch FHD+ screen with HDR10. It is powered by the Kirin 970 which has a dedicated NPU for AI tasks. Its LEICA branded rear cameras are a 12MP RGB sensor and a 20MP monochrome sensor. It also has an 8MP front-facing camera.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Case Leak Reveals A Mysterious Key and New Fingerprint Reader Arrangement

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 10, 2018

A known leakster known as Ice Universe has published two images on Twitter which give us a glimpse of the design of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 through a protective case. It is a simple TPU transparent case, but it reveals the presence of a dual camera in a horizontal configuration, as well as a brand new position for the fingerprint reader.

Unlike its predecessor, the fingerprint reader is now placed under the dual camera. At a first glance, it does not seem to be the best solution in terms of aesthetics, especially if we think that iPhone X does not even have a fingerprint reader on the rear side. But Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a fingerprint reader in a much more comfortable position if we compare it with its predecessor.

Note9's protective case, we see its fingerprint sensor position. pic.twitter.com/acHwdYq64k

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From what the cover is showing, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will have a Bixby key on its right side, while the volume rocker and the power key will be placed on the left side just as its predecessor. But on the bottom of the right side, there will be another mysterious key. We suppose it will be a dedicated camera key like the ones found on Sony Xperia devices. You can share your impressions by using the comment box below.

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OnePlus 6 Serious Flaw Makes It Easy For Anyone To Take Control Of The Device

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 10, 2018

Security on Android phones is never an assurance, but this time the red line zone has been passed. A new flaw has been discovered on the OnePlus 6: it can enable anyone to take total control of the device easily. The flaw is with regards to the bootloader and in order to take advantage of this flaw, you just need the physical access to the device and a PC. It has been discovered by Jason Donenfeld, an XDA member and president of Edge Security LLC. If you have some basic idea of Android modding, then you might know that the standard bootloader installed on smartphones prevents installing custom ROMs on the device.

But due to the big flaw, the bootloader of the OnePlus 6 allows installing every customized system image, even though the bootloader is locked. To do so, the user needs physical access to the device and it has to be connected to the PC at least once. Then, you just need to boot the phone through the fastboot mode and flash the customized image. You can even install custom recoveries such as TWRP and obtain root access, and if you do so, there will be no usage limits.

So, if you own a unit of the OnePlus 6 and you actually lose your device or someone steals it, he can easily take total control of it and delete all of your data. After the discovery, OnePlus has been alerted and it has already released a statement on the matter. Here are the words spoken by the company:

We take security seriously at OnePlus. We are in contact with the security researcher, and a software update will be rolling out shortly.

A software update for the OnePlus 6 to fix the big flaw should arrive soon, but in the meantime make sure not to lose your device!

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Nokia X6 Sold Out Yet Again In Fourth Flash Sale In China

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 10, 2018

Nokia X6, the first notched smartphone by HMD Global, was officially unveiled on May 16. Since then, it has only been launched in the Chinese market and, weirdly, it still hasn’t hit the global markets after almost a month. Maybe now we know the reason. The handset has just registered the 4th consecutive sold out in China. In case you do not know, it has been launched on three stores: Jingdong Mall, Suning, and TMall. On each of these stores, the handset went sold out very quickly, and now there are million people who have been left with empty hands.

Currently, there are 1.8 million pre-reservations for the Nokia X6 on Jingdong itself. The company has just published a post on Weibo in which it says that the handset is the second best-seller on JD. We still do not know anything about the availability of the handset outside of China, but Juho Sarvikas from HMD Global recently asked the company’s fans if they wanted the handset to hit markets outside of China, and this makes us think that the device will soon go global.

Nokia X6 comes with a 5.8-inch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio which shows images with a Full HD+ resolution. Its body is composed of a rear glass and an aluminum frame. It is the perfect rival of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as it sports an octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC running at a max frequency of 1.8 GHz. It has been launched in three configurations with 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage which you can expand up to 256 GB with a micro SD. The main camera is a dual setup with resolutions of 16 and 5 MP, and a f/2.0 aperture. The secondary sensor has a 16 MP resolution and the same f/2.0 aperture, while the battery has a 3060 mAh capacity.

ZTE Apologizes To Its Workers, Clients, And Partners Over US Ban

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 10, 2018

While ZTE may be the biggest loser in the now-resolved US ban, there are some other affected players behind the scene. These include the employees, clients, business partners, and investors. ZTE has officially apologized to these group of people.

In a memo circulated on Friday, the chairman of the company, Yin Yimin apologized about the issue. He confirmed that they paid a “disastrous price” for their actions. This includes the fine it has agreed to pay, a change of its board, and loss of clients who no longer have faith in the company.

It is also no surprise that there are workers that are scared of losing their jobs or having their pay slashed. One staff is credited as saying “Bonuses are bound to be affected”.

Another staff said workers are being called to have meetings where they have to deeply reflect on the matter and also attend compliance training. Some are also worried about the power struggle that will occur when the time comes to replace the outgoing management.

ZTE has agreed to pay a fine of 1 billion US dollars and an additional 400 million US dollars in escrow. It will also have to change its board and management in 30 days and has agreed to a 10-year ban in the case of future violations.

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Google Pixel 3 May Come With Wireless Charging & Also Have Active Edge

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 10, 2018

Wireless charging is one of the features you will find in high-end flagships from the big names in the industry. The last time Google released a phone with the feature was in 2013 – the Nexus 5 (first was the Nexus 4). A new report says there is a chance the Pixel 3 (and Pixel 3 XL) will bring back wireless charging.

According to meraz9000 – the XDA Developer member that leaked the first set of Pixel 3 XL live photos, he found evidence that the phone may have support for wireless charging.

While digging around in the SystemUIGoogle.apk file, he found a new set of permission – DOCK_IDLE and DOCK_ACTIVE. The code is said to link back to an app called “Dreamliner” but which isn’t on the device. It appears the feature is being tested in a secure environment.

You might be wondering how the device supports wireless charging when it has a metal back. meraz9000 says what we saw is actually glass and not metal though it still retains the two-tone finish of the previous Pixel phones. The upper part is said to be glossy and the larger bottom part has a matte finish to make it appear like metal.

Apart from wireless charging, Google will also bring Active Edge to the 3rd generation Pixel phones. This feature is known as Edge Sense on HTC’s U11+ and U12+ but is also available on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

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Motorola One Power New Specs Leak: 4 GB RAM and 12 MP dual Camera

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 9, 2018

After Moto X4, Motorola One Power will be the second Lenovo device to have Android One installed, that is a stock version of the operating system supported directly by Google with fast and constant long-term updates. A recent post published by a leakster on Twitter and covered by GizmoChina has revealed the main specs of the device, but now another specs leak is showing a slightly different specs sheet. Now, either one of the two leaks is wrong or they are exposing two different variants of the handset.

From what the new leaked image has revealed, Motorola One Power will come with a wide 6.2-inch display showing images at a Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. There will also be a notch and very narrow bezels. But there will be a chin and it will include the Motorola logo. This phone will be a competitor of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as it will sport an octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor by Qualcomm paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. If previous reports have to be believed, it will also come in a configuration with 6 GB of RAM. On the rear side, there will be a dual camera setup in a vertical configuration which will include sensors with 12 and 5 MP resolutions, f/1.8 and f/2.0 aperture respectively.

The LED flash has been placed exactly in the middle of the two sensors. There is also a circular fingerprint reader with the Motorola logo embedded. Given that it will be powered by Android One, the operating system installed will obviously be Android 8.1 Oreo that is the latest version available, while the battery will have a high capacity of 3780 mAh.

Do you think Motorola One Power will affect the sales of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and become one of the most wanted mid-rangers of 2018?

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Nokia 3.1 Shows Up On Amazon and Nokia 5.1 Hits FCC In 4 Variants: Launch Imminent

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 9, 2018

Less than two weeks ago HMD Global unveiled Nokia 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1, renewing most of its affordable smartphones line-up in one day. On May 29 the three devices were unveiled, but since that day we are waiting for them to hit the shelves. Now, the first info about their launch has started to surface. Nokia 3.1 has been spotted on listings of Amazon USA, but it is currently out of stock and listed as coming soon. This means that the company is probably getting ready to launch its new low-end device in the United States.

Amazon U.S. lists the Nokia 3.1 with a price tag of $159, that is exactly the same announced by HMD Global on May 29. In the meantime, Nokia 5.1 has been certified by FCC in four variants. The versions are identified by the codenames TA-1088, TA-1081, TA-1075 and TA-1061. The first and the second variant are the ones with dual SIM slot, while the other twos are the single SIM variants with the support to NFC. According to HMD Global, Nokia 5.1 will be launched with a listing price of $219 which roughly translates into €189. The handset should be made available starting from July.

In case you do not remember, Nokia 3.1 and 5.1 are affordable device powered by 18:9 displays (5.2 and 5.5 inches respectively). The first has a low-end MediaTek MT6750, that is an octa-core SoC running at a max frequency of 1.5 GHz. The chipset is paired with 2 or 3 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. The device sports a 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP front snapper, while the battery has a capacity of 2990 mAh. Nokia 5.1 has a midrange MediaTek Helio P18 chipset, and the same memory configurations. Its main camera has a 16 MP resolution, while the secondary one is 8 MP. The battery has a 2970 mAh capacity.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus CAD Renders Reveals Another Notch-Screen Phone From HMD Global Is In Development

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 9, 2018

It has been a few weeks since HMD Global announced three new phones in Russia. Those phones are the Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1, and Nokia 5.1 – all successors to last year’s Nokia 2, Nokia 3, and Nokia 5 respectively.

Other than a Snapdragon 845-powered smartphone, we are not really expecting HMD to announce a new phone this year but it seems the manufacturer isn’t done yet. CAD renders of an upcoming Nokia 5.1 Plus have surfaced online and they reveal the phone will come with a notch just like the Nokia X6.

The CAD renders which are a joint work between @onleaks and TigerMobiles also includes a video. According to the source, the phone has a rough dimension of 149.5 x 71.9 x 8mm and a screen size of about 5.7 inches.

The notch in the display is much wider than that of the Nokia X6. It is home to a camera, speaker, and sensors. At the bottom of the display is a moderately-sized bezel with the Nokia logo inscribed on it.

The rear of the device shares an identical appearance to that of the Nokia X6. You have vertically arranged dual cameras which share the same housing with a LED flash. The whole setup is slightly raised. There is also a fingerprint scanner right beneath the camera housing. The back appears to be covered in glass.

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The Nokia 5.1 Plus has a USB-C port at the bottom flanked by two slits for a speaker on one side and a microphone on the other. A 3.5mm audio jack and secondary microphone sit at the top. There are also visible antenna lines at the top and bottom of the phone.

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iVoomi i5 Entry-Level Smartphone With Shatterproof Display Launched In India

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Jeet

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Jun 9, 2018

iVoomi, the China-based smartphone manufacturer which has launched a few entry-level smartphones in the Indian market, has now launched a new smartphone in India — iVoomi i5 which comes with a shatterproof glass, making it the most affordable smartphone with shatterproof glass.

The iVoomi i5 has been priced at Rs. 3,499 (approximately $52) in India but can be available at an effective price of Rs. 1,299 (approx. $19) after considering the Rs. 2,200 cashback offer from telecom operator Reliance Jio. The smartphone is now available for purchase in India through online retailer Snapdeal.

The phone features a 5-inch FWVGA display which is protected by a shatterproof glass. Earlier, the company had launched two smartphones under its Me series with shatterproof displays- the iVoomi Me3 and iVoomi Me 3S, making this the third such device from the company.

The smartphone is powered by an unspecified quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. The chipset comes coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Further, the company has included a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the phone’s storage capacity.

As for the camera department, the smartphone comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity options in the device include 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.

It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box and is powered by a 2,800mAh battery. The iVoomi i5 is now available for purchase in two color options — Champagne Gold and Jade Black.

Hisense HLTE310M Seen On TENAA: Sports Dual Cameras and A Notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 9, 2018

Hisense seems to have a launch around the corner and we expect it to announce at least two new phones. One of them is the Hisense HLTE510T which was seen on TENAA last week. The second is the Hisense HLTE310M which has also appeared on the website.

The HLTE310M has a similar design to the HLTE510T but comes with less-powerful specifications. It also lacks its curved edges and has a chrome-plated frame. However, Hisense compensates with a bigger screen and a larger battery.

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The display is a 6.19-inch screen with a 1500 x 720 resolution. The phone is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor that is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of expandable storage.

There are dual cameras on the rear arranged vertically and positioned on the left of the phone. The primary sensor is a 12MP camera and the secondary sensor is 5MP. There is also a 16MP front-facing camera. A fingerprint scanner is mounted on the rear of the device.

READ: Hisense Says It Will Launch 5G Phones in 2019

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New Vivo NEX Spec Leak Confirms 256GB Model, New Official Teaser Too

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 9, 2018

The Vivo NEX launches in a few days and in the past week, there have been lots of leaks of the device. The phone will have three models – the NEX S, NEX A, and NEX; with the NEX S being the top of the line.

The Vivo NEX S already appeared on the official site a few days ago and we were able to confirm that it will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. However, that won’t be the highest configuration as a new leak has revealed there will be a 256GB model.

The leak is a picture of a poster taken at a store and it confirms some other specs of the device. A rough translation of the poster mentions a 6.59-inch borderless screen, “screen-sound technology”, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 845 processor. It also mentions an automatic pop-up camera and AI assistant.

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Xiaomi Launches The Affordable Mi Sports Sneakers 2 With a 199 yuan (~$31) Price Tag

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 8, 2018

Around April last year, Xiaomi went official with a new Mi branded Sports Sneakers which came with a stylish design and affordable pricing. The first-gen Mijia Smart Sneakers received lots of positive reviews and was a hot-selling product. The Chinese tech giant has now launched the Mi Smart Sneakers 2 as an upgraded version of that model. As an upgraded version, the Mi Smart Sneakers 2 presents with an improved look and better finishing. That is to say that most of the upgrade is in the design. Despite the upgraded design, the Mi Sports Sneakers 2 still retained the affordable 199 yuan (~$31) price tag which its predecessor sold for.

The Mi Smart Sneakers is manufactured using the Uni-Moulding process which ensures 5 different layers and types of materials are fused into a single mould. Each of the layers is separated using a thin polyurethane film pressed and bonded. Because the components are pressed together with the mould, the appearance of the components will appear to be cleaner than the ordinary manual glue combination, and the probability of the glue opening up s also highly reduced. The new uni-Moulding process also provides even better stability and support to the feet. In addition, the midsole is crafted using the INFUSE material by the popular company Dow Chemical (DuPont). This material can greatly increase the resiliency of the midsole and is more comfortable and less deformable than ordinary EVA.

Further, the upper part of the Mi Smart Sneakers 2 is manufactured using a three-dimensional seamless high-elastic knitting process. The entire upper part uses just one seam thus minimizing foreign body sensation. The material is very durable such that you can throw in the sneakers into the washing machine without fear of it getting damaged. There is no mention of the intelligent chip inside but since the first version had one, this model may like do too.

The new Mijia Smart Sneakers 2 comes in five stylish colour options including White and Orange colours for females. These two colours are only available in sizes 36 to 39. There is also Black, Floral Blue, White and Dark Grey colours which are available in sizes 39 to 46. At 199 yuan (~$31), the sneakers look like a good bargain. It is presently on reservation on Mi Home and would go on sale on June 11 at 10:00 AM via Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin, Xiaomi’s flagship store on Tmall and Jingdong (JD.com).

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IHS Markit Releases Its Top 10 Best-Selling Phones For Q1 2018 – iPhone X Tops

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 8, 2018

Research firm and global information provider, IHS Markit has released its ranking of the best selling smartphones for Q1 2018 and it is quite similar to the data earlier released by Strategy Analytics. IHS Markit’s data still places Apple‘s iPhone X in the number one spot with 12.71 million shipments in the first quarter

The overall top 10 phones on the list are entirely Samsung and Apple models. This is a massive change from the data recorded in the same period last year. IHS Markit’s Q1 2017 data included the Honor 5A and Vivo X9 among the top 10 models. In this case, none of the top 5 Chinese phone makers made it into the list. The veracity of the ranking is called to question as a result of the previous ranking by Strategy Analytics (shown in the chart below)which had the Redmi 5A among the top 5 highest-grossing models.

The second model on the list is the iPhone 8 Plus with 8.52 million shipments. Samsung’s 2017 MediaTek-powered smartphone – Grand Prime Plus maintained its occupation of the third spot with 8.33 million units shipped in Q1 2018. The Grand PrimePlus was also the third grossing phone model in Q1 2017 and its continued onslaught may have been inspired by its price. The Plus-sized iPhone 8 Plus comes in at number 4 with a total shipment of 8.04 million units. The Galaxy S9 Plus completes the top 5 with an estimated 7.45 million shipped units. Other models in the list include the Galaxy On5 (2016), Galaxy S9, iPhone 7, iPhone 6 and Galaxy J7 in that order.

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