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HP Chromebook x2 Is Official With Pen Support And Detachable Keyboard

Detachable laptops are the most versatile productivity machines as they combine the comfort of a tablet with the power and the input methods of a PC. Microsoft Surface devices are the most powerful convertible tablets, but their price is very high. If you are looking for an affordable solution, you may like the HP Chromebook x2 which has just been announced. It is not the classic detachable laptop with Windows 10, but it is a 2-in-1 with Chrome OS, a fast and lightweight operating system based on Google Chrome and the recently-added Play Store with Android apps available.

Even though it is an affordable device if we compare it with other laptops and Surface devices, HP Chromebook x2 has a premium and very compact design. It is made of metal, it is scratch-resistant and it has an AED treatment (Anodized Electrodeposition) which creates an effect similar to white ceramic. This laptop weighs only 1440 grams (keyboard included) and it has a total thickness of just 8.2 mm. Even though it is thin and lightweight, this laptop contains a big 48 Wh which, according to the company, can provide up to 10.5 hours of battery life.

According to the U.S. giant, users will need just one hand to connect the device to its detachable keyboard thanks to its high-quality magnetic dock. The display has a size of 12.3 inches with IPS LCD technology, and it shows images at a 2K resolution of 2400 x 1600 pixel (235 ppi of pixel density). It is protected by Gorilla Glass and it supports pen input for handwriting and drawing. Under the hood, it boasts an Intel Core M3-7Y30 CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The company also offers 100 GB of free storage on Google Drive for two years. HP Chromebook x2 will launch in the U.S. market in June with a price of $599.

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Samsung Pay Now Officially Supports PayPal

Contactless payments made through smartphones are the most comfortable method of payment ever. You do not need to bring cash or your credit card to pay for your purchases: you just need your phone. Given that Samsung and Apple devices are the most sold devices all around the world, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay are the most famous platforms to pay with a phone. Now, the former has just updated in the U.S. with support to PayPal.

This can be considered one of the most important upgrade in the Samsung Pay platform. Thanks to PayPal, now you will not even need to associate a credit card with the service in order to pay using your Android device. Starting from today, it is possible to integrate a PayPal account with Samsung Pay, and you will be able to pay through PayPal in physical stores supporting the service. The PayPal support is starting to roll out 9 months after the Korean giant made the announcement.

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Thanks to PayPal support for Samsung Pay, it will be possible to use the PayPal balance or the credit or debit card associated with the account. If you have a Samsung Galaxy device supporting the service, in order to add a PayPal account to the app, you need to touch the plus icon at the top right corner of the display, then tap “Add PayPal” which you can find under the voices “Payment cards” and “Add payment card”. Note that the arrival of the official support has been reported only by some users, so we do not know whether all of the owners of supported Samsung Galaxy devices have received it or not. At the moment, there is no info about the roll out of the feature in countries outside the U.S.

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Smartisan Nut 3 First Unboxing Photos: A Flagship-Level Design For A Mid-ranger

Smartisan Nut 3 was just announced but the first unboxing photos have already surfaced online. In the images, the phones appears in two colors: White and Red, and we can clearly see a premium and unique design. Smartisan has always distinguished from the mass for the original aesthetics of its handsets, and with the Nut 3, it is exactly the same.

smartisan nut 3

Even though it is an affordable midrange, this device has a premium tri-bezel-less design on the front panel. The upper bezel is very narrow, but there is space for the earpiece. On the lower part, you can see a thicker bezel which contains the front camera and a stretched fingerprint reader. On the sides of Smartisan Nut 3, there is an aluminum frame with circular physical keys, while the backplate is made of glass just like most of the best flagship smartphones.

On the top left corner of the back cover, there is a dual camera setup paired with a dual flash LED. Smartisan Nut 3 sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display and a big 4000 mAh battery in a just 7.16 thin body. Under the hood, it boasts an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 32, 64 or 128 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. For all the details, check the official launch article.

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The ZTE Iceberg Has Two Notches, Dual Cameras, & Might Be Modular

ZTE’s Nubia sub-brand has been picking up the slack left by its parent company in the flagship department. The only flagship ZTE itself launched last year is the Axon M – a dual screen phone with aging specs. However, ZTE is said to be working on a new flagship called the Axon M9 set for a September launch. It also seems to be working on an unusual phone called the ZTE Iceberg.

ZTE Iceberg

You may be wondering why we said the ZTE Iceberg is unusual. That has more to do with its design and less with its specs. As a matter of fact, little or nothing is known about the latter.

The ZTE Iceberg, unlike most phones, is made of glass. Just glass, no metal frame. There are actually two pieces of glass combined using a “seamless glass connection technique” for a single unibody. The result is something we have never seen before.

Instead of rounded corners, the Iceberg has glass jutting out at the corners. Even just by the look of it, I can feel some discomfort from the corners poking my palms. The design doesn’t end there.

ZTE Iceberg

Phones with notches are sort of the trend this year and ZTE’s Iceberg joins the train but with two notches. There is one at the top that houses the camera, earpiece, and sensor; and another at the bottom that houses yet another speaker. This means the phone has front-facing stereo speakers.

On the rear, the Iceberg has dual cameras positioned at the left corner and a fingerprint scanner in the middle. At the base of the phone, just below the ZTE logo, are five contact pins which may be to supply power to add-ons that add extra functionality to the device.

The ZTE Iceberg is listed on the website of iF World Design Guide and it reveals that the phone has support for wireless charging and will be launched “after 2018”.

READ MORE: ZTE Axon M Teardown Shows A Surprisingly Simple Internal Arrangement

Spotify To Make A New Announcement On April 24: Smart Speaker Incoming?

Spotify has set a new event in New York City. It will be held on April 24 and the company has sent invites for a “news announcement”. One of the most reliable hypotheses regards the announcement of its first hardware product: a smart speaker. According to recent rumors, the company has hired new experts in order to develop a new smart speaker to compete with Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, and Google Home.

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But the announcement of a smart speaker is not the only hypothesis surrounding the mysterious event confirmed by Spotify. According to other speculations, the company will announce a new feature which will allow users to search for music in the official app by using vocal input. In the past few weeks, the company has been testing this feature with a restricted number of iOS users, so the moment of the official rollout may have arrived.

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OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Limited Edition Confirmed To Launch In The UK

OnePlus is preparing to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 next month. The smartphone is expected to launch on 5th May in China, along with the company’s new wireless earphones.

But, if the latest reports are to be believed, then that’s not all coming from the China-based company next month. The company is also said to be working on a new limited-edition model of the OnePlus 6, similar to what the company did with the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition.

OnePlus 6 renders

According to the reports, the company is partnering with Marvel to launch OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Limited Edition smartphone in the UK. The phone could be launched at the same time as OnePlus 6. This limited edition smartphone had surfaced last week and was reported to launch later this month. While not yet confirmed, we expect this limited edition model to be available in other regions as well.

Similar to the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition, the upcoming OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Edition will also be available in limited stocks. We expect it to be priced similarly to the standard edition of the OP6.

The upcoming flagship killer — OnePlus 6 is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, along with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The leaked photos of the phone suggests that the notched display of the OnePlus 6 could deliver around 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, its alleged 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup is expected to deliver enhanced photography experience.

OnePlus 6 render white

The OnePlus 5T has already gone out of stock in North America and now the 128GB OP5T is no longer available for purchase in India. As the OnePlus 5T is going out of stock in multiple markets, it appears that the unveiling of OnePlus 6 could happen soon.

Like China, India is also expected to receive three models of the OP6 smartphone — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. They are expected to be priced around Rs. 33,999, Rs. 38,999 and Rs. 44,999 respectively. India is also expected to receive the OnePlus Bullets Wireless earbuds.

Read More: OnePlus 6 Launch Seems Imminent in India as 128 GB OnePlus 5T Goes Out of Stock

OnePlus usually launches its smartphones first in the overseas market and then in China. Given that the latest reports suggest May 5th as the China launch date, the OnePlus 6 could get announced by the end of this month.

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Apple Launches iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™ Edition

For over a decade now, Apple has partnered with (RED), an organization that helps provide funds to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. It has been able to raise over $160 million through the sale of (RED) products and it plans to do more. This year, Apple has released the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™ Edition as well as accessories for other products. And just like before, a percentage of the profits will be passed on to the organization.

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Product Red

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus originally launched in Gold, Space Gray, and Silver. if you don’t fancy any of those colors, you can buy the (PRODUCT)RED™ versions and also contribute to charity. What is even better is that unlike the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED™ which have white bezels, these two come with black bezels.

Sadly, the iPhone X didn’t get a Product(RED)™ version but Apple released red cases (leather and silicone) for it and older models. They also released (PRODUCT)RED™ straps for the Apple Watch.

READ MORE: Apple Is Developing Micro LED Displays For Its Smartwatch, AR Device, And A Large Unknown Product

Moto G6 Plus Display Panel’s Leaked Photos Confirm New Design

Lenovo-owned Motorola is pegged to debut the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play smartphones through the upcoming launch event on April 19 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The rumor mill has already revealed that the Moto G6 series will be featuring 18:9 aspect ratio screen. Earlier today, reliable tipster Roland Quandt has shared leaked images of the display panel of G6 Plus to confirm that it will indeed arrive with an 18:9 aspect ratio screen.

Moto G6 Plus Display Panel

Commenting on the display panel of the Moto G6 Plus, Quandt has claimed that it will be featuring an IPS LCD screen of 5.93 inches that will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Below the 18:9 aspect ratio display, the front glass assembly has a cutout for the fingerprint scanner that will be embedded in the thin-shaped home button. At the top, the display panel has cutouts for earpiece, selfie camera and its LED flash unit. The camouflaged cutout present at the top is likely to proximity and ambient sensors.

Moto G6 Plus Display Panel

Moto G6 Plus Display Panel

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

Rumors have revealed that the Moto G6 Plus will be fueled by Snapdragon 630 mobile platform. It is expected to arrive in 64 GB and 32 GB storage variants. It may also come in multiple RAM variants like 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB. For more storage, it will be coming with a microSD card slot. The G6 Plus will be preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo.

For photography, it may house a dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor along with a selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The handset is speculated to receive power from a 3,250mAh battery that will be equipped TurboCharging feature. The handset is expected to arrive in colors like Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan.

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HTC U12 Specs Leak Reveals Snapdragon 845 Processor And 8GB RAM

HTC is currently working on its next-generation flagship smartphone, which is likely to be named HTC U12 or HTC U12 Plus. The phone has been subject to many leaks and rumors, and now the specifications of the HTC U12 have leaked online.

The newly leaked specs sheet of the phone reveals that the device will flaunt a 5.5-inch QHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor which powers almost all flagship smartphones launched this year.

HTC U12 Specs Leak

The phone will pack 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, ensuring that the users can expand the storage capacity up to 2TB. It will feature a 12-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera at the back, with f/1.5 aperture and UltraSpeed Autofocus. On the front side also, it is said to have a dual camera setup consisting of two 8-megapixel camera sensors.

The HTC U12 will also feature company’s Edge Sense 2.0 and will be running on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. There will be a fingerprint sensor at the back of the phone. It will have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and will be bundled with HTC’s USonic earphones with noise cancellation.

HTC U12 Plus Concept Render

The smartphone, which is speculated to pack 3,450mAh battery, will also support Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 for fast charging as well as wireless charging. Further, the device will support Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, and Dolby Audio-enabled Boom Sound.

Recently, the phone’s renders were leaked online, revealing that the bezel-less display won’t have an iPhone X-like notch on the top. It suggests that the back side will be made of glass. Currently, there is no information available regarding the phone’s pricing and availability but it is expected to be priced similarly to the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. The HTC U12 is expected to launch next month.

Read More: HTC’s Upcoming Flagship U12 Has No Notch In New Renders Featuring Horizontal Dual Cameras

While the Taiwan-based company will be launching only one premium smartphone this year, HTC is also planning to launch U12 Life, an affordable mid-range which is expected to feature a notched display.

 

OnePlus 6 Surfaces In Short Video

News of the OnePlus 6 keeps pouring in in a steady stream and it may remain that way until a few weeks after it officially launches. The latest is a short video that shows the OnePlus 6 in use.

OnePlus 6

The video is just two seconds long but we get to see the notched display in action. Some have said that this isn’t the OnePlus 6 but the OPPO R15. However, it is hard to tell since both devices share an identical front and the OPPO R15 could have the OnePlus launcher installed on it. But wouldn’t the launcher coming with the OnePlus 6 have been modified to support a notch?

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READ MORE: OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earbuds Approved; May Launch with OnePlus 6

OnePlus 6 Launch Seems Imminent in India as 128 GB OnePlus 5T Goes Out of Stock

A recent leak has revealed that the OnePlus 6 may debut in China on May 5. However, since OnePlus is known for launching its phones in overseas market first prior to announcing in the home market, it is speculated that may launch globally by the end of this month. The OnePlus 5T has already gone out of stock in North America and now the 128 GB OP5T is no longer available for buying in Indian on Amazon.in. Now that the OnePlus 5T is going out of stock in multiple markets, it appears that the unveiling of OnePlus 6 could happen within this month.

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Currently, Amazon India is only selling the 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant of the OnePlus 5T with a price tag of Rs. 32,999. However, the 128 GB OnePlus 5T smartphone with 8 GB of RAM that was selling for Rs. 37,999 has gone out of stock. Before launching the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 5 phone had gone out of stock in India. Also, before the arrival of OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 3T had gone out of stock. Hence, the disappearance of the 128 GB OP5T seems to be a good hint that the OnePlus 6 may get unveiled soon. As of this writing, OnePlus is yet to confirmed on the launch date of OnePlus 6. Some rumors claim that the OP6 may debut at April end.

Like China, India is expected to receive the OnePlus 6 in three models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models that are powered by Snapdragon 845 mobile platform are rumored to be respectively around Rs. 33,999, Rs. 38,999 and Rs, 44,999. India is also expected to receive the OnePlus Bullets Wireless earbuds. However, there are no details available on its pricing.

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Read More: OnePlus Migrates Its Website To The New OnePlus.com Domain

Leaked photos of the OnePlus 6 have been already by the rumor mill. The notched display of the phone is expected to deliver around 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, its alleged 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup is expected to deliver enhanced photography experience.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 Goes Out of Stock; Mi 7 Launching Soon?

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6 flagship phone on April 19 in China. At that time, the company had only released it in 6 GB RAM option. During the November 11 sales, its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB model was introduced with cheaper cost of 2,299 Yuan (~$365) while the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models continued to sell with respective pricing of 2,499 Yuan (~$395) and 2,899 Yuan (~$459). However, the 6 GB RAM variants are no longer listed on the official website of Xiaomi and retailing partners like JD.com. The company is currently selling only the 4 GB RAM edition of the Mi 6 in China. This could be a hint that Xiaomi may launch the Mi 7 flagship smartphone soon.

Since Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6 on April 19, the rumor mill is now speculating that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may debut around the same time this month. Xiaomi had consistently teased the different features of the Mi MIX 2S couple of weeks in advance before announcing it on March 27. Moreover, the company had confirmed the March 27 launch date for Mi MIX 2S well in advance on Feb. 25. Judging by this, it does not seem that the Mi 7 will be debut in this month. However, its launch date seems to be around the corner.

Previous reports have revealed that the Xiaomi may release the Mi 7 in two versions. Both the models may feature an OLED display. It is speculated that under-display fingerprint scanner will be only available on the Mi 7 Plus.  The Mi 7 may feature FHD+ OLED display whereas the Mi 7 Plus may house a 6.01-inch FHD+ OLED screen.

Xiaomi Mi 7 Render

Read More: Xiaomi To Launch Two Snapdragon 670 Phones Code-named Sirius and Comet

The other rumored features of the Mi 7 duo include 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants, 128 GB / 256 GB storage models, 16-megapixel dual camera setup, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 3D face recognition and 3,400mAh battery enabled with wireless charging feature.

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OnePlus 6 Launch Date Could be May 5 in China; Overseas Debut Speculated as April End

Recent leaks have revealed the pricing of OnePlus 6 for markets like China and India. A lot of information of its specs have also surfaced in the recent weeks. Leaked photos have already revealed that the front and rear appearance of the OnePlus 6. Moreover, the company has been teasing the different features of the OP6 since a few weeks. Hence, the rumor mill has been speculating that the Chinese manufacturer may debut it by the end of this month. However, a leaked photo that has appeared today states that OnePlus would be launching the OnePlus 6 on May 5.

The OnePlus 3 was unveiled in June 2016 and the OnePlus 5 was launched in the same month last year. At the start of this year, OnePlus CEO Carl Pei had claimed that the OnePlus 6 will be debuting at the end of Q2. Hence, early rumors had suggested that the OnePlus 6 may launch in June this year. However, newer information have claimed that the company may debut it as early as at the end of April. However, the newly leaked poster reveals May 5 launch date for it in China.

OnePlus 6 China Launch Event May 5

The image seems to be coming from China’s JingDong mall (JD.com) as it is known for teasing upcoming phones by covering it with a red cloth. However, the authenticity of the image could not be confirmed since the image was not available on the official website or social accounts of JD. The image states that OnePlus 6 will be unveiled at 2 PM in Shenzhen.

Read More: OnePlus Migrates Its Website To The New OnePlus.com Domain

OnePlus is known for launching its smartphones first in overseas market and then making announcement on its unveil event for China. Hence, the appearance of OnePlus 6’s China launch invitation suggests that it could be fake image. If the May 5 launch date for China is true then the OnePlus 6 may get announced by April end.

OnePlus 6 is already confirmed to arrive with Snapdragon 845 SoC, 8 GB of RAM and a native storage of 256 GB. Since the handset is soon expected to appear at DxOMark professional camera evaluation platform, the OP6 is expected to deliver stellar photography experience.

 

Smartisan Nut 3 is Official: Packs A 4,000mAh Battery in A 7.16mm Body, Starts At ¥1299 (~$206)

Smartisan has announced its first smartphone of the year today. The Smartisan Nut 3 (U3) was unveiled at an event in Beijing and its specs and price put it firmly in the mid-range category.

Smartisan Nut 3

Smartisan Nut 3 Design

Smartisan has settled for a new full-screen design for the Nut 3. Unlike the Nut Pro 2 which still has a bezel at the top, it is scraped off on the Nut 3 to give it a tri-bezel-less design.

This new design means the front camera gets a new home and Smartisan has placed it just a few millimeters from the front-mounted fingerprint scanner. Yes, the fingerprint scanner is now in front and not under the logo on the rear.

The rear of the phone is covered in glass just like the front. There are dual cameras at the top left corner with a dual LED flash flanking it on the left. Sitting in the middle is the Smartisan Hammer logo and at the bottom is the manufacturer’s name.

The unique circular physical buttons have not been changed and retain their position. There is another key on the left that can be customized as you wish.

The design is impressive and just like their previous releases from last year, the red is a personal favorite. However, the highlight of the design is that even with a thickness of just 7.16mm, the Nut 3 packs a 4,000mAh battery.

Smartisan Nut 3 Camera features

Smartisan Nut 3 Specs

The Smartisan Nut 3 has a 5.99” in-cell display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM with 32GB/64GB/128GB of storage.

There are dual 13MP sensors on the rear with support for bokeh images and AI-supported noise reduction. It also has an 8MP selfie camera with a number of beauty effects.

The Smartisan Nut 3 has a hybrid dual SIM slot (nano only, 128GB max.). It is missing a 3.5mm audio jack but has a USB-C. There is a fingerprint scanner that supports WeChat and AliPay payments and can save up to 10 fingerprints. It also has support for Face Unlock.

The Nut 3 packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0. There is Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, but no NFC.

Smartisan says the phone runs Smartisan OS 4.x but doesn’t mention the version of Android. However, a leaked photo from yesterday revealed that it runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

The new OS brings a number of new features such as scene recognition for the camera and a bunch of other new features.

READ MORE: Smartisan T3 Design Details Revealed: To have Notched Display, Rear Fingerprint Scanner

Huawei Mate 20 AnTuTu Listing Appears; Reveals Kirin 980’s Prowess with 350,000+ Score

The Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 10 Porsche Design, P20, P20 Pro, Mate RS Porsche Design and Honor V10 are all powered by the Kirin 970. AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performance Android phones for February month revealing that the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro and Honor V10 ranked at the top 3 positions. Rumors are rife that the Kirin 980 chipset will be powering the upcoming Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. Two snapshots showing the appearance of Huawei Mate 20 at AnTuTu have surfaced on Weibo. The AnTuTu listing reveals that the smartphone has recorded a remarkable average benchmarking score of 356,819.

The AnTuTu listing of Mate 20 has not revealed any of its specifications. However, the other image shows that the upcoming Huawei flagship has dethroned Mate 10 from its number spot. The Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro and Honor V10 have respective AnTuTu scores of 214,750, 214707 and 213,758. The Kirin 980 powered by Mate 20 is the first phone to have crossed the average benchmarking score of 350,000+ mark on AnTuTu.

Huawei Mate 20 AnTuTu

Read More: Honor 10 Live Images Leak Online Showing The Phone’s Design

Recent reports have revealed very few details of the Kirin 980. It is speculated that TSMC will begin its mass production in this quarter and it will be made through the 7nm manufacturing process. Rumors have it that it includes Cortex A75 cores and it also features a next-generation NPU unit for AI. The presence of Kirin 980 in Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and other forthcoming flagships are expected to bring support for Bluetooth 5.0.

Leaked information has revealed that the Mate 20 will be featuring a 5.9-inch QHD resolution supporting 16:9 display whereas its Pro edition will be packed with 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display. Both the smartphones will be equipped with 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM that will respectively feature 64 GB and 128 GB of storage.

The 6 GB RAM + 256 GB storage is rumored to be exclusively with Mate 20 Pro. The Mate 20 duo may feature 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup. These phones are rumored to be equipped with under display fingerprint sensor. The Mate 20 series are expected to break cover in October this year.

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Preorder BLUBOO D5 Pro Smartphone For Only $99.99 On TomTop; Get Free Shipping Until April 24

BLUBOO recently unveiled its new budget smartphone dubbed, the BLUBOO D5 Pro. The phone is touted as the long-awaited sibling of the BLUBOO D5, which the tech firm is gearing up to launch in the near future.

You can already pre-order the D5 Pro smartphone on TomTop by shelling out just $99.99. Moreover, Buyers can choose between multiple color options including red, black, and blue.


In terms of specs, the D5 Pro smartphone is powered by a MediaTek MT6737, 64-bit processor, and it employs an ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 550MHz GPU, under the hood. The phone offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded up to 256GB.

On the photography front, the device sports an 8-megapixel camera with AF and LED flash on the back. It has a 13-megapixel selfie shooter placed in the front.

Furthermore, the D5 Pro smartphone sports a 5.5-inches JDI, IPS, HD (1280 x 640 pixels) display with an aspect ratio 18:9. Moreover, the phone is housed in a metal and glass mix body.

The promo kicked off on Saturday, April 7 and is slated to come to an end on April 24. There’s free shipping during this period.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and avail the deal before it comes to an end. The D5 Pro is likely to retain its original asking price as soon as the promo wraps up.

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Honor 10 Live Images Leak Online Showing The Phone’s Design

Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor has already scheduled a launch event on 19th April, where the company will be launching its new smartphone — Honor 10. Now, ahead of the official launch of the smartphone, live images have leaked online, giving us a clear look at the phone’s design.

The leaked images show that the phone will come with a full-screen display, similar to what we saw on the recently launched Huawei P20 lineup. In a poster of the phone, the company claimed that the Honor 10’s display offers 100 percent screen-to-body ratio which sounds too good to be true.

 

On the back panel, there’s a dual camera setup placed in the top-left corner along with an LED flash. The back panel of the phone is speculated to have been made out of 3D glass. The newly surfaced images also show the gradient back panel of the phone, suggesting that the company is focusing on the youths for this particular smartphone.

A few days ago, the posters of the Honor 10 surfaced on Weibo in which the handset was seen in the hands of the popular Chinese actor and singer Hu Ge. Previous leaks related to the phone showed that it will come with a notched display and a home button on the bottom which will act as a fingerprint sensor.

Honor 10 Front Leak

According to the previous reports, the smartphone could be powered by the company’s own Kirin 970 chipset. It’s the same processor that powers the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. The phone is expected to feature a 5.8-inch display and will pack 6GB RAM. The high-end variant of the phone will come with 256GB of internal storage.

The phone’s camera will come with the artificial intelligence technology to help improve the captured images. The device is likely to be running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own AI-based EMUI 8. It is also expected to come with IP67 certification, ensuring waterproof and dustproof build.

Read More: Huawei Kirin 980 Mass Production Begins This Quarter, To Use TSMC’s 7nm Process

Like the predecessor Honor branded flagship phones, the Honor 10 is also pegged to arrive with an affordable pricing. After launching in the domestic market, the company is also expected to launch this smartphone globally during an event that is scheduled to take place on 15th May in London.

 

Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s Smartphone At Heavily Discounted Price On DD4

Xiaomi took the wraps off its long-awaited Mi Mix 2s smartphone on March 27, 2018. The Chinese tech behemoth ensured that it swept smartphone lovers off their feet by packing the device with an array of awe-inspiring specs and features.

On the downside, the phone didn’t come cheap. If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Mi Mix 2s smartphone without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place.

Much to the relief of cost-conscious Xiaomi fans, DD4 is offering the 6GB RAM/64GB ROM and 6GB RAM/128GB ROM versions of the coveted Mi Mix 2s smartphone at a heavily discounted price. Let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s (6GB RAM / 64GB ROM)

The global version of the Mi Mix 2s smartphone having 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage normally sells for $648.99 on DD4. For a limited period of time, the site will be selling this version of the device at a lowered price of just $603.56.

The Chinese global online shopping center is offering a 7% discount on the device’s retail price. As if that weren’t enough, you even get free shipping.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the discount will only be valid for 100 pieces and the promo will come to an end in 6 days. You can visit this link in order to avail the deal.


Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s (6GB RAM / 128GB ROM)

If you’re willing to shell out $662.39, you can go for the 6GB RAM / 128GB ROM version of the Mi Mix 2s smartphone. DD4 is giving 4% off on the device’s retail price, which is $689.99.

The discount is valid for the black-tinted, global version of the Mi Mix 2s smartphone. However, the promo is slated to come to an end in just 6 days and there are only 100 units up for grabs at a slashed price.

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Black Shark Gaming Phone Leaked Photo Reveals Removable Bluetooth Gaming Controller

Black Shark gaming smartphone will be unveiled on Friday. The Xiaomi-backed firm has claimed that the Black Shark phone will be the first real smartphone that has been designed for gaming. In the recent past, the rumor mill had leaked some images of the Black Shark phone. However, the company immediately confirmed that those images are fake. Today, a new image of the Black Shark phone has appeared on Weibo to reveal the appearance of its rear panel.


The above shows the rear view of the real Black Shark phone. Its top portion seems to be attached with a removable Bluetooth handle that may feature an analogue joystick and cross keys. An official teaser from the company also confirms that it may come with support for attachable Bluetooth handle. This reminds of the Nintendo Switch gaming console that featured removable game controllers on both sides on a 7-inch screen.

The leaked photo of the Black Shark gaming shows that it will be featuring horizontally arranged dual camera setup that is accompanied by an LED flash. The Black Shark logo is present towards the center of the back panel. Since the fingerprint scanner is missing from the rear, it seems to be placed below the 18:9 aspect ratio display at the front.

A previous report had revealed that it will be equipped with “X” antenna design to prevent the users from covering the antenna with their palms while enjoying games on it. A sketch of the phone that shows placement of receivers for GPS, Wi-Fi, dual 4G LTE and Wi-Fi MIMO at its corners resembles with the rear design that has been revealed in the new photo.

Black Shark Gaming Phone Leaked SKetch

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The Black Shark gaming is expected to arrive with a high refresh rate enabled OLED screen. The Snapdragon 845 SoC will be present under its hood. It is speculated to arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB storage variants that will respectively feature 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. It will be running on Android 8.0 Oreo based custom ROM, but it will include some of the core features of the MIUI.

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OnePlus 6 Front Design Fully Exposed in New Leak; Reveals Massive Screen Space

OnePlus CEO Carl Pei had shared the first official image of the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship phone at the end of the previous month. The image had revealed only a small portion of the notched area of the screen. Since then the rumor mill have been claiming that the OnePlus 6 may resemble the recently unveiled OPPO R15 smartphone from the front. Today, a new image showing the entire front design of the OnePlus 6 has appeared on Weibo. The image features a logo of DxO Mark, the popular camera benchmarking platform.

As it can be seen in the above image, the front side of the OnePlus 6 is mainly occupied by the screen. The side bezels are thin and its chin is slightly thick. The notch features the LED notification indicator, a selfie camera and an earpiece. The “see you soon” text present at the bottom is yet another hint that suggests that OnePlus 6’s arrival is close at hand.

The handset shown in the new render resembles with the leaked images of the OnePlus 6 that have appeared in the recent past. Even though the image appears legitimate since it seems to have come from OnePlus, it cannot be found on the website of DxOMark and OnePlus.

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While other manufacturers are announcing new flagships at MWC 2018, OnePlus won't be doing so. The Chinese manufacturer won't launch a new phone till the second half of the year but that isn't to say work has not begun yet. It appears work has actually gone very far as images said to be of the OnePlus 6 or OnePlus 7 have surfaced online. We are not really sure about the name yet but at least we can tell its a OnePlus from the logo at the back. From the images we can see that this is a strikingly different design from previous OnePlus devices. Gone is the metal back and in its place is highly reflective glass. Some say this may mean the phone will support wireless charging but that may not be so. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, said last year that it sees no need for wireless charging. Not only because Dash Charge, their proprietary charging technology is much faster than any wireless charger, but because the technology is not ripe enough for adoption. Though he did say the company may introduce it in future. Anyways, we'd prefer an IP68/IP67 rating over wireless charging. Apart from the glass back, the OnePlus 6 rocks a dual camera setup that is slightly raised but positioned in the middle of the device. There is a LED flash below it and an elliptical fingerprint scanner right after. The front of the device is equally exciting. The OnePlus 6 is seen here with a notch at the top of the display and the lower bezel is slightly smaller than that of the OnePlus 5T. The notch is home to a very small earpiece and a camera. We are not surprised though. Everyone in China seems to have caught the notch-display bug. Thankfully, the person who shared the pictures also gives us a few specs as the “About Phone” section is what is on the screen. The phone's name is stated as P7819 and the model number is NS P7819. The former can be edited if you are familiar with OnePlus phones. This is a prototype so the original model number should be something like this  - ONEPLUS A6x10 or ONEPLUS A7x10 depending on if they are calling it OnePlus 6 or OnePlus 7. The phone is running OxygenOS 5.1.0 MEA_3 based on Android 8.1.0 Oreo with December's security patch. There is 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which means this is the base model. Is this the OnePlus 6 or OnePlus 7? Yes and No. One thing we learnt last year with the OnePlus 5 is that many designs are considered before the final product is released. There were several leaks of the OnePlus 5 and to be fair, they were all “genuine leaks”, but only one of them turned out to be the OnePlus 5. READ MORE: OnePlus Grabs 48 Percent Premium Smartphone Market Share In India So trust if we say this won't be the only design we'd see before the phone eventually launches but we can be sure some of the features we have seen here will make it to the final device. (Via)

Pei had recently claimed that the appearance of the OnePlus 6 will be different from OPPO R15. However, the above image shows that the upcoming OnePlus flagship indeed resembles the OPPO R15. Like the OPPO phone, the OnePlus 6’s screen is likely to 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Hence, it will be the first phone from the company to offer such a huge screen space. For people who dislike notched display, the company has already confirmed that it will be releasing a software update to hide the notch.

The Chinese manufacturer has already revealed that the Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage will be available on the OnePlus 6. This model is likely to cost 4,399 Yuan (~$697). It is also expected to arrive in variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are rumored to respectively cost 3,299 Yuan (~$523) and 3,799 Yuan (~$570).

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Since the company has released a couple of teasers of the smartphone, it is speculated that the OnePlus 6 smartphone may get unveiled by the end of this month.

Do you like the notched display design of the OnePlus 6? Does it appear like the OPPO R15? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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