OnePlus 6 Will Arrive with Advanced Full Screen Gestures

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Apr 5, 2018

Last year, OnePlus had launched the OnePlus 5 smartphone in June. Since the company has already started teasing the features of the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship phone, it seems that the company may launch it earlier this year. A new teaser that features a short video has been released on the Italian Facebook page of OnePlus. It reveals that the handset will carry support for full screen gestures.

OnePlus had introduced gestures support through Android Oreo Open Beta 3 update for OnePlus 5T. However, the new teaser that has a tagline of “speed up with gestures” hint that the OnePlus 6 come preloaded with support for full screen gestures. The short video hints that the OP6 will provide its users with onscreen swiping actions. However, it does not reveal the exact functions of the various gestures.

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Considering what has been already made available through Open Beta for OP5T, the OnePlus 6 will offer three kinds of gestures. Swiping up action from the center will let users to access the homescreen and swiping towards the left to access the back function. The swipe-up-and-hold gesture will allow users to see the multi-tasking menu. The arrival of the full screen gestures on the OnePlus 6 could mean that it won’t feature a conventional navigation bar.

The onscreen gestures are pegged to deliver better navigation experience on OnePlus 6’s large-sized display that is expected to deliver a very high screen-to-body ratio. The display of the OP6 will feature a notch, but the company has confirmed that it will be providing a feature to hide it. It has been officially confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will be featuring Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It is speculated that the OnePlus 6 may break cover as early as at the end of this month.

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Huawei Tops China’s Smartphone Market, Xiaomi Steadily Increases

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 5, 2018

A new report has revealed that Huawei topped the list of local manufacturers with the highest number of shipments for 2017. The manufacturer is said to have shipped a total of 150 million phones and has set a 2018 target of 200 million.

Xiaomi is also reported to have increased is shipment to 90 million in 2017. This figure is said to be due to the success of the Redmi series in India and also its entry into new markets. Xiaomi’s target for 2018 is expected to reach 120 to 150 million units.

Xiaomi is celebrating its 8th year anniversary tomorrow, April 6. A company-wide memo written by founder and CEO, Lei Jun, praised the members of staff and fans for the company’s achievement so far.

OPPO and Vivo are the other two companies in the top four. Their plan for the year is to keep launching affordable phones with AI features in developing markets.

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Black Shark Gaming Phone’s Antenna Positions, Basic Design Appears in Leaked Sketch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2018

Black Shark has recently confirmed that its first gaming smartphone would be unveiled on April 13. Soon after the announcement, a couple of leaked renders of the alleged phone had surfaced on Weibo. Black Shark CEO Wu Shimin was quick to respond that those renders were ugly and fake. The official Weibo account of the company has confirmed the antenna design of the upcoming gaming phone by Black Shark.

The Black Shark gaming phone will be the first phone to be equipped with “X” antenna design. This arrangement protects the antenna bands from getting covered by the palm while playing games on it. It will ensure stable signal connectivity and reduce the rate of calls.

Some of the Weibo users have shared the basic design of the Black Shark gaming phone which shows that the top-left corner has GPS and Wi-Fi receivers whereas the top-right corner has LTE receiver. The bottom corners have receivers for LTE and Wi-Fi MIMO. To say again, such an arrangement will provide users with immersive gaming experience without disturbing the proper functioning of the antennas.

Very few details of the Black Shark gaming phone have surfaced so far. Its AnTuTu listing that was spotted in February had revealed that the smartphone would be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It will be running on custom ROM based on Android 8.0 Oreo and it will also feature some core MIUI features. The handset has also appeared with the same specs on Geekbench. The exact size of the display of Black Shark gaming phone is not known, but the AnTuTu listing has revealed that it will be sporting an 18:9 aspect ratio display.

Black Shark is a newly established Chinese firm that is backed by Xiaomi. Also, JD.com is the official online retailer of Black Shark products for the next three years.

Do you think that the Black Shark gaming phone will deliver ultimate gaming experience? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Mi Fan Festival Goes Global This Year With Special Offers & Fun Games

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 5, 2018

It has become a yearly ritual that Xiaomi kicks off the Mi Fan Festival around April 6 every year to celebrate its anniversary. The innovative Chinese tech company was founded on April 6, 2010, and we all know where it has managed to reach in the past eight years. The company now operates in a number of markets, two of them being the world’s top smartphone markets, India and China. Thanks to its aggressive pricing and customer oriented approach, Xiaomi has managed to gather fan following in millions.

The 2018 Mi Fan Festival kicked off two days back and it is to celebrate Xiaomi’s 8th birthday. This year’s activity is not only centred on China and India, but Xiaomi is taking the festival to fans in countries where they have made an entry or where there is an authorized Mi Store. Huge birthday cakes have been placed in front of selected Authorized Mi Stores in Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, and Egypt.

In addition to that, the company has also rolled out special offers and fun online games in all its global markets. The fans who are the beneficiaries of these offers can take advantage by heading to the Mi Store nearest to them or if you are in China, here a link the online Mi Store China. Fans in India can also visit the Mi Store from here. Xiaomi US online store is also actively involved in the Fan Festival offers. Only some Mi products are available in the US and this doesn’t include smartphones. However, you can pick up gadgets like the Mi Electric Scooter, Xiaomi range of cameras, Power banks, headphones, In-ear earbuds and others at a discounted price. Here’s the link to the Mi Store US. The activities also include fun games where fans can get the chance to win amazing prices.

Xiaomi Mi 7 Could Feature Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner, Hints CEO

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2018

By launching the Vivo X20 UD in 2017, Vivo became the first company in the world to launch an under-display fingerprint scanner enabled smartphone. In this year, the Chinese manufacturer has already launched the Vivo APEX phone with half-screen fingerprint and Vivo X21 UD as a successor for last year’s model. At the end of March, Huawei introduced the Mate RS Porsche Design as its first phone with under-screen fingerprint sensor. Today, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has confirmed to Xiaomi fans that the Mi 7 will be equipped with in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi has recently added Mi MIX 2S teardown images on its official Weibo account. One of the Weibo users posted a funny statement to it saying that the Xiaomi Mi 7 could be arriving with an under-display fingerprint scanner. The below screenshot shows that Jun responded to it by saying that it really does.

Recent reports have revealed that Xiaomi will be launching Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus flagship phones soon. The leaked firmware files of the Mi 7 have revealed plenty of information on its specs and features. However, the firmware files could not confirm whether the Mi 7 will feature an under-display fingerprint reader. So far, it has been revealed that the Mi 7 (codenamed as Dipper) may arrive with a notched display, Snapdragon 845, AI equipped 16-megapixel dual rear cameras, advanced facial recognition and 3,400mAh battery with wireless charging.

The leaked firmware files of Mi 7 Plus (codenamed as Ursa) suggest that it will be arriving with an under-display fingerprint sensor. There is a possibility that the advanced biometric recognition feature could be only restricted to Mi 7 Plus and the smaller Mi 7 may not feature it. The other rumored features of the Mi 7 Plus include OLED screen, Snapdragon 845, optical zoom enabled dual cameras and 4,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi is expected to debut the Mi 7 duo by June. The Chinese manufacturer had continuously teased the different features of the Mi MIX 2S until it was launched. For the Mi 7 duo too, it may apply the same strategy.

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Huawei Lines Up Launch Event For May 15 in London – Honor 10 Expected

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 5, 2018

Huawei launched the Honor 9 smartphone in June last year but it seems the next-generation model will come in a little earlier. A new rumour in town is that Huawei will launch a new smartphone on May 15 in London and the company teases “Beauty in AI” as one of its stand out features. It is speculated that the Honor 10 is the device that would be launched.

Honor has a launch event coming up on May 15 in London – teasing "Beauty in AI".

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) April 4, 2018

It is no surprise that the event will hold in London since Huawei has shifted focus from the US to the UK. The tech giant may be looking to launch its major entry into the UK market using the flagship device. The Honor 10 looks to be well suited to do the job. The device is expected to come with a display notch just like the P20 and P20 Pro. Apart from the cameras, the specifications might remain same as on the Honor View 10 smartphone launched in December last year. While we don’t expect the company to offer P20 Pro like triple lens cameras, we might at least see better cameras than on the View 10.

The Honor 10 will mostly continue the glass sandwich design seen on the earlier launched Honor flagship smartphones. As of now, we expect the Honor 10 to come with a 19:9 display and Kirin 970 AI chipset. There will be a dual camera setup on the rear and a notch on the front.

The Honor 10 is also expected to come with EMUI 8 based on Android Oreo out of the box. The device may come with a 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM version as well as IP67 waterproof and dustproof build.

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Acrhos Saphire 50X Rugged Smartphone Unveiled, Priced At €149.99

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Jeet

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Apr 5, 2018

Archos, a France-based electronics manufacturer has unveiled its new low-end Andriod smartphone — Archos Saphire 50X. The smartphone, which comes with a rugged design, is a downgraded model over last year’s Archos 50 Saphire.

The Archos Saphire 50X is said to have been developed with sports-oriented users in mind, and thus, is comes with IP68 certification to ensure that it can withstand water up to a meter as well as exposure to dust and water immersion for up to half an hour at temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius.

The smartphone comes with a 5-inch HD LCD display with 1280 x 720 pixels screen resolution and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor along with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

There’s also a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. Coming to the camera setup, the phone features a 13-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper.

The phone runs on Android Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and it’s not known if the company plans to upgrade it to the Android Oreo. Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, FM radio and a micro USB 2.0 port. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Archos Saphir 50X is priced at €149.99, which roughly converts to $184. The company has started taking pre-orders for the smartphone and is expected to start shipping them out in coming days.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earbuds Approved; May Launch with OnePlus 6

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2018

Chinese smartphone OEMs are known for borrowing features from Apple iPhones. The notched screen design of the OnePlus 6 is inspired from the Apple iPhone X. Since a device named “OnePlus Bullets Wireless” has received Bluetooth certification, it seems that OnePlus is gearing up to debut Bluetooth wireless earbuds like Apple’s AirPods.

Apple had introduced wireless Bluetooth earbuds alongside the iPhone 7. It was the first smartphone from the company to come without a 3.5mm headphone jack. The first official image of the OnePlus 6 that was released by none other than OnePlus CEO Car Pei had revealed that its notched display will bear resemblance with the iPhone X. Pei had also confirmed in the recent past that the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship will retain the 3.5mm audio jack. Nevertheless, the company may launch OnePlus Bluetooth Wireless earbuds alongside the OP6 smartphone.

The wired earphones from OnePlus are sold with “Bullets” branding. The Bluetooth certification reveals that the company would be soon debuting its wireless earphones. Apart from the model number of BT31B and mentioning of Qualcomm’s involvement, there is no information available on the specs of the upcoming OnePlus wireless earbuds.

The Bullets V2 earphones that was launched with a low price tag had received good reception. It is likely that the Bullets wireless earbuds may get unveiled alongside the OnePlus 6 flagship with a pricing of more than $19.99.

Now that the company is prepping up on launching its first wireless earbuds, could it be planning to remove the 3.5mm audio jack feature from its smartphones arriving after OnePlus 6? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Motorola’s April 19 Launch Event Confirmed; Moto G6 Series Likely to Get Official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola has sent out invitations for a launch event that will be held on April 19 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is speculated that the company may announce the Moto G6 series through the upcoming launch event.

The launch invitation only states that the unveil event will begin at 10 AM on April 19 and it does not contain any information on the devices that will be announced on the said date. The background image of the Motorola’s launch invite resembles with the wallpaper seen in the leaked renders of the Moto G6. This indicates that Motorola may announce the Moto G6 series on April 19.

Through a recent press release that was outed at the end of March, Lenovo had confirmed that Sergio Buniac is the new Lenovo Mobile Business Group co-president and Motorola chairman and president. The same press release also confirmed that the company would be announcing its first phones for 2018 in April. At that time, it was speculated that the company may announce the Moto G6 series and Moto E5 series.

The rumor mill has already revealed the entire specs and features of the Moto G6 series and Moto E5 series. Last year, Motorola had skipped the Play variant for Moto G series, but recent reports have revealed that the Moto G6 series will include Moto G6 Play, Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus. Also, the Moto E5 series is speculated to include Moto E5 Play, Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus.

Do you think that Motorola will only announce the Moto G6 series on April 19 or it will also debut the Moto E5 series? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Panasonic Eluga Ray 550 With 5.7-Inch Display, 3GB RAM Launched In India

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Jeet

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Apr 5, 2018

Panasonic has added a new smartphone to its portfolio in India with the launch of Panasonic Eluga Ray 550. It is the company’s first smartphone to come with “Big View Display”, which is basically a full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio.

The smartphone has been priced at Rs. 8,999 (approximately $138) and will be available for purchase exclusively through online retailer Flipkart from today, i.e. 5th April in three color options — Black, Blue, and Gold.

The Panasonic Eluga Ray 550 features a 5.7-inch HD+ IPS display with screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels with 2.5D curved glass protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737H processor, paired with 3GB of RAM.

It packs 32GB of internal storage and supports microSD card for further expanding the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, and Micro-USB port.

The phone features a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with an autofocus lens and an LED flash. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper with an LED flash. For security, the device comes with features like smart lock, trusted voice and fingerprint sensor for security.

One of the highlights of the smartphone is that it comes with artificial intelligence based virtual assistant Arbo, which tracks and learns basis a user’s daily activity patterns. Running on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, the smartphone is powered by a 3,250mAh battery.

Xiaomi’s Tripod Selfie Stick and Bluetooth Audio Receiver Are Heading To India

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 4, 2018

Xiaomi fans in India may be getting two new accessories soon. Information reaching us says the tripod selfie stick and Bluetooth audio receiver will be officially available in India.

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Both the selfie stick and Bluetooth receiver were launched last year in China for ¥89 (~$14) and ¥99 (~$16) respectively. Our source says when they go on sale in India they will be priced at Rs. 1,099 ( ~$17) and Rs. 999 (~$15) respectively. However, their original MSRP is said to be Rs. 1,199 (~$18).

The selfie stick should come in black and gray while the audio receiver will be available in only white. Also, these products are actually available in India already but are not officially sold by Xiaomi India. So their official release should mean availability in the online store and offline Mi Home stores.

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Hisense V+ Launches With Snapdragon 660, 128GB Storage For ¥2599 (~$412)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 4, 2018

Chinese electronics manufacturer, Hisense, has announced a new smartphone today. The new Hisense V+ is an upper mid-range smartphone but sells for exactly the same price as the less powerful H11 released at the beginning of the year.

The design of the Hisense V+ is quite similar to that of the H11. The back is covered in highly reflective 3D glass. The dual cameras, LED flash, and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner sit in the same position. The front is also home to a 5.99” FHD+ display and the front camera and soft flash retain their positions.

The difference between the Hisense V+ and the Hisense H11 is on the inside. The Snapdragon 630 mobile platform has been swapped for the Snapdragon 660. They have also upgraded the RAM to 6GB and storage to 128GB.

The dual rear cameras are a Sony IMX486 12MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens and an 8MP telephoto lens. There is a 20MP f/1.8 sensor in front with soft flash.

The phone packs a 3400mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge. It has a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and support for dual band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0. Hisense will ship a free pair of JBL wired earphones with the phone.

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Future iPhones May Come With Curved Displays and In-The-Air Gesture Control: Report

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 4, 2018

Apple could be planning to revolutionize the smartphone world. According to a new report shared by Bloomberg, future iPhones will come with very innovative technologies which will totally change the way we interact with our handsets. Within two or three years we could see the first Apple iPhone with an internally curved display. From what Bloomberg suggests, the display will be curved inward.

So it will be not the same kind of curvature that we saw on the Samsung Galaxy S flagships of the last years. It may be something similar to the old LG G Flex. Further, Apple is said to be working on a technology which will allow users to interact with their iPhones through in-the-air gestures. Thanks to this new technology, it will not be necessary to touch the display anymore in order to use the device.

The user would have to just hover his finger near the display and draw gestures. After the mouse introduced by Apple more than 20 years ago and the 3D Touch technology launched with iPhone 6s, this new technology may be another revolutionary input method and, if it works good, it may be adopted by many other brands.

Would you like to control your phone through in-the-air touch-less gestures like a wizard or you prefer the traditional touchscreen?

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Third Party Sellers Are Charging A Premium Price For The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S In China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 4, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S went on sale for the first time in China on Tuesday. The flash sale as expected was concluded in a matter of minutes. The device is no doubt a popular product and so its sales performance is not surprising. As usual, some smart alecs are cashing in on the non-availability of the phone to buy as a number of third-party retailers were spotted to have listed the device for sale at higher prices ranging from 200 yuan to 500 yuan.

The original RRP of the Mi Mix 2S is 3299 yuan for the standard version of the millet MIX 2S but in some cases, this price has risen to 3499 yuan. The high-end version of the Xiaomi flagship goes for as much as 4300 Yuan instead of 3,999 Yuan.

If you think the price increase is too much to pay for the device, then you’d have to wait for the next flash sale billed to hold on April 6 (Friday) in China. Intending buyers outside China will have to wait longer to get the device on third-party retailers. Of course, the price will be higher than that of the China version.

As a reminder, the Mi Mix 2s is Xiaomi’s first smartphone to pack the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset. It also has a dual-camera setup at the back, where one of the snappers has large 1.4ɥm pixels and bright f/1.8 aperture, while the secondary shooter has a telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The device runs MIUI 9.5 based on Android Oreo 8.0 and has Qi wireless charging support – a first on a ceramic device. The Mix 2s prices start from 3,299 Yuan (€426/$530) for the 6/64GB variant and go as high as 3,999 Yuan ($516/€636) for the 8/256 GB model. All units come with a free Qi wireless charger valued at around $15.

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MediaTek Helio P60 vs Snapdragon 660: Which Is The Best Mid-Range SoC?

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 4, 2018

MediaTek unveiled its best midrange chipset ever at MWC 2018: the Helio P60. It is a SoC which we will see in smartphones focused on the quality-price ratio, and this means that it will rival the Snapdragon 6xx series by Qualcomm. To be accurate, considering that it is actually the best SoC by MediaTek launched in 2018, it will rival the Snapdragon 660, which is the best mid-end chipset by Qualcomm. Indeed, the first benchmarks have already shown similar results. But, you know, benchmarks are not everything order to evaluate the performance of a smartphone. So, let’s see which are the differences between MediaTek Helio P60 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, at least on the paper.

MediaTek Helio P60 vs Snapdragon 660

	MediaTek Helio P60	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
CPU	4x ARM Cortex A53, Clock frequency: up to 2 GHz – 2x Cortex A73, Clock frequency: up to 2 GHz – 12 nm, 64 bit	8x Kryo 260, Clock frequency: Up to 2.2 GHz, 14 nm, 64 bit
GPU	Mali G72 MP3	Adreno 512
Camera	Up to 20 + 16 MP dual camera Up to 32 MP single camera	Up to 24 MP single camera Up to 16 MP dual camera Optical zoom
Video features	HDR recording in real timene	Up to 4K Ultra HD at 30 fps (video recording) Up to 4K Ultra HD (video playback)
Display	Up to Full HD+ 20:9	Up to Full HD WQXGA 2560 x 1200 pixels
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.2 Cellular Modem: LTE Cat.7 Download, Cat.13 2CA Upload	Wi-Fi 2×2 802.11ac with MU-MIMO. Max speed: 867 Mbps Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Cellular Modem: Snapdragon X12 LTE, up to 600 Mbps, upload speed up to 150 Mbps
Memory	Up to 8 GB, dual-channel LPDDR4X at 1800 MHz eMMC 5.1 / UFS 2.1 internal storage	Dual-channel PDDR4 at 1866 MHz
Location	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS
Battery Charging	Fast battery charging	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4

MediaTek Helio P60 has been built with a 12 nm production process, that is better than the 14 nm production process of the Snapdragon 660. This should make the new MediaTek SoC more power-efficient and provide a very low energy consumption. On the other hand, Snapdragon 660 has a higher clock frequency and an Adreno 512 GPU which I define better than the Mali G72 MP3 found on its opponent. So, the Snapdragon 660 may have better performance both in daily use and gaming. The Snapdragon 660 has a slightly better modem as well (Cat. 13 vs Cat. 7 DL), and the battery charging is faster thanks to the Quick Charge 4.0.

But the MediaTek Helio P60 has an advanced dedicated module for AI, which can perform deep-learning facial detection, scene recognition, AR and MR acceleration, and more smart tasks: it is called NeuroPilot. At last, MediaTek Helio P60 should be included in smartphones with a more affordable price than the one with Snapdragon 660.

MediaTek Helio P60 is the most innovative midrange SoC, but despite Geekbench showing almost the same results, Snapdragon 660 should remain the best in terms of performance.

Which one would you choose?

MediaTek Helio P60 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 660: PRO and CONS

MediaTek Helio P60

PRO

Better production process
AI
More affordable price
Low energy consumption

CONS

Potentially worse performances

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

PRO

Potentially better performances
Better GPU
More suitable for modding
Power-efficient

CONS

No AI

OnePlus 6’s Notch Can be Disabled, Confirms OnePlus

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 4, 2018

In the previous month, a poll carried out by well-known tipster Evan Blass on Twitter had received 11,000 votes. It revealed that only 8 percent preferred notched enabled display on a smartphone and 65 percent disliked it. The poll showed that notched enabled smartphones are widely unpopular among smartphone users. Last week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had shared the first official image of OnePlus 6 featuring its notched display. It seems that the display design of OP6 may not have received good reception by the OnePlus fans because Lau has confirmed through OnePlus forums that the company will be providing a way to disable the notch after the launch of OnePlus 6.

OnePlus has confirmed that it will be releasing a software update after the launch of OP6 that will bring along a black-out feature. This feature will blacken the display area on the either sides of the notch to make it look like a regular thin-sized bezel as shown in the below image.

This reminds of Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones that also come with an option to hide the notch on the display. Lau said on the OnePlus forums that the company had considered adding a black-out function at the early developmental stages of the upcoming flagship phone. However, at that time it decided not to include this feature since it wanted to deliver maximum screen real estate for the users of OP6. The company has decided to add this feature by considering the feedback of its fans.

OnePlus 6 Realistic Render — Render by Benjamin Geskin – twitter.com/VenyaGeskin1

OnePlus has recently confirmed that the OnePlus 6 features Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Our source had revealed that this variant may cost 4,399 Yuan (~$697) at launch whereas the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants may be respectively priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$523) and 3,599 Yuan (~$571). Also, it is expected to arrive with vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner on its rear panel.

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Giveaway – Win A Parblo A610s Digital Painting Tablet

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Shine Wong

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Apr 4, 2018

Gizmochina along with Parblo official is conducting 1 unit Parblo A610s graphic tablet as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

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DOOGEE Mix 4 Prototype Unboxing Video Surfaces – Epic Bezel-less Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 4, 2018

The Chinese manufacturers are really pushing innovation in the smartphone industry. Ever since Xiaomi experimented with a near-bezel-less design on the Mi Mix, OEMs have continued to intensify efforts to further cut down on the degree of bezels available on smartphones. However, none is yet able to achieve a totally bezel-less smartphone but DOOGEE seems to have achieved that in its upcoming DOOGEE Mix 4.

DOOGEE Mix 4 first popped up online in some leaked renders a couple of months back which showed it will adopt a bezel-less design. That has now been confirmed by the hands-on/unboxing video of the Mix 4 which was spotted on the YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss. No, the DOOGEE Mix 4 is yet to be launched and the YouTuber indicated that this is a prototype copy apparently sent by DOOGEE in its bid to commence promotional activities for the device before mass production is achieved.

The DOOGEE Mix 4 features a 5.99-inch AMOLED display and basically no bezel around the entire display. Well, that isn’t entirely correct. There are tiny bezels running around the display but it has a 97% screen ratio which is pretty high. DOOGEE had to sacrifice the front camera in order to achieve this awesome design.Thus, the device utilises a slide design whereby the display slides down exposing the selfie camera behind. The device seems to pack a dual selfie camera setup. At the back, there is a dual camera setup arranged vertically with a LED flash beneath the cameras. The Mix 4 also packs the in-display fingerprint sensor and the capacitive volume rockers, as well as the power button, is located on the right side.

We are yet to lay our hands on the full specifications of the Mix 4 but that will not be too far away from us. With this design, we expect a flagship-grade hardware, the likes of Snapdragon 660 or Helio P60 at the helm of affairs. We’ll bring you more details as they unravel.For now, check out the DOOGEE Mix 4 cute design in the unboxing video below.

Huawei’s Own App Store AppGallery Is Now Available Globally

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Jeet

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Apr 4, 2018

Huawei, which is the third largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, has announced the global availability of its own app store — AppGallery.

Soon, the users of Huawei smartphones will be able to download the AppGallery app store on their devices, no matter which part of the world they reside in. The app store already comes pre-installed with the recently launched P20 and P20 Pro smartphones.

Huawei’s AppGallery comes with five tables, including Featured, Category, Top, Manager, and Me. In the ‘Me’ section, users can control settings and various preferences.

A lot of applications in various categories are aimed at the Asian market, which also makes sense given that the company has a strong presence in the Asian market. Along with apps like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, the user will also get access to several Asia-focused apps such as Amap for navigation, WeChat for instant messaging and QQMusic for entertainment.

In order to install this AppGallery app store, users will have to enable third-party app downloads and then visit wap2.hispace.hicloud.com, where the app will automatically start downloading. The service can be disabled through Settings menu in the Me tab or could be completely uninstalled.

The company says that its digital marketplace is designed to offer the best of Android to consumers by providing an ecosystem full of high-quality apps. Prior to this global launch of its app store, Huawei teamed up with Sygic and a few other mobile developers in October last year to ensure that it has a presentable portfolio of apps.

After launching its flagship smartphones — Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, the China-based company is now gearing up to launch a new smartphone in May this year, which will be focused on the photography and the artificial intelligence technology.

Moto Z3 Play To Come With Snapdragon 636 & 4GB RAM

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 4, 2018

Fresh details of the Motorola Moto Z3 Play have surfaced online. Thanks to a FCC document we now know the processor that will power the Moto Z3 Play as well as RAM and ROM configuration.

The document reveals that the Moto Z3 Play will have model number XT1929-4 in North America. The version sold in the US will have single sim support with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Canadian version will also have a single SIM slot but 32GB of storage.

The Moto Z3 Play will also make its way to Latin America and Brazil with Model numbers XT1929-6 and XT1929-5 respectively. Argentina will receive the single SIM variant, Brazil will get a dual SIM variant, while Mexico and the rest of Latin America will have both single and dual SIM versions. All the above mentioned regions will receive the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM model.

Europe and Middle East will get the XT1929-8 model with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Some countries will receive the single SIM model and other will get the dual SIM model.

Another page of the document reveals that the Moto Z3 Play will come with the Snapdragon 636 processor and a Snapdragon 660 RF receiver (SDR660). The same page also mentions NFC and dual band Wi-Fi support. A final page lists the supported bands for each region.

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