LG V30S ThinQ, V30S ThinQ+ Releasing in South Korea on March 9; Pricing Confirmed

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Mar 8, 2018

Yesterday, Google rolled out the first developer preview of Android P (Android 9.0). The new version of Android OS does not support Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C that were launched in 2015. The Android P has also dropped support for the obsolete Nexus Player.

The Nexus Player was introduced as a competitor for Apple TV in 2014. It was launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop and was treated with Android 8.0 Oreo update in September last year. However, it was confirmed in the very next month that device will not be receiving the Android 8.1 Oreo upgrade. Also, it won’t be getting the upcoming Android 9.0 OS.

The Nexus 5X and 6P that had arrived in the market in 2015 with Android 6.0 Marshmallow have received the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update. However, these phones won’t be upgraded to Android P. The well-received Pixel C tablet was provided with Android 8.1 Oreo in December 2017 as the last major OS update.

The support page of Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P state that these devices have “no guaranteed Android version updates after” September 2017. The reason why these devices will not be getting the Android P upgrade is that Google has a policy of providing major OS update to Android devices for a period of two years. The Nexus 5X and 6P users will continue to receive monthly security updates until November this year. The Android P will be arriving first to Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

The forthcoming Android P will bring along various new features and improvements. Devices running on Android P will prevent background apps from accessing camera or microphone without the consent of the user. Android 9.0 will also prevent secret call recordings and it will be also coming with powerful call-blocking feature to prevent spam calls. It will carry native support for iris scanning and HID Bluetooth. It will provide the power to mobile operators to modify the signal strength indicator. A new addition on Android P is the support for iPhone X-like notch. Google will be showcasing all the new features of the Android P at the Google I/O 2018 event in May. It is speculated that the final version of Android 9.0 will be released sometime in mid-August.

Apple May Ditch Notch on 2019 iPhone to Deliver Ultimate Full Screen Experience

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Mar 8, 2018

Apple had introduced its 10^th anniversary iPhone – the iPhone X with much hype last year. It features a full screen design that is enabled with a notch at the top of its display. The notch houses the complex system of True Depth Camera and Face ID sensors. The next-generation iPhones that will be unveiled later this year are likely to continue to sport the notch design. Soon after the launch of iPhone X, many Android smartphone OEMs started working on introducing similarly designed phones. The recently unveiled ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z look quite similar to the iPhone X. Also, the upcoming phones like Huawei P20, P20 Pro, P20 Lite , OPPO R15, OPPO R15 Dream Mirror and OnePlus 6 are also expected to arrive with notch design.

Fresh information shared by an industry insider reveals that Apple may ditch the notch design on the iPhones that will be arriving next year. By removing the notch, the 2019 iPhone will be able to deliver ultimate full screen experience. The source claims that Apple may embed the front-facing camera and Face ID sensors under the display of the 2019 iPhone.

The other possibility could be that the next year’s iPhone will have full screen design with a small hole to support some functions. This indicates that the 2019 iPhone may deliver around a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. As of this writing, there is no information available on the specifications of the 2019 iPhone. If the under-display fingerprint scanner feature is not made available on 2018 iPhones, the Cupertino company may make it available on 2019 iPhone.

Apple was mocked for including a notch on the iPhone X at its launch. However, many Chinese smartphone makers have adopted the design to use it as a selling point. Hence, the ultimate full experience that Apple is reportedly planning for its 2019 iPhone may also inspire Android smartphone makers to launch similar looking phones. As far as this year is concerned, the company is rumored to launch 5.8-inch and 6.46-inch OLED iPhones alongside a budget-friendly 6.04-inch LCD iPhone.

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Light Phone 2 is a Pricey e-ink 4G Touchscreen Phone With a Few Basic Apps

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Mar 8, 2018

It is possible some of our readers may not have heard of Light Phone but they have a product that might interest you. Light Phone is a slim, credit card-sized phone designed to be a replacement for the smartphone for those who are battling with addiction to their smartphones. It comes with just a few basic apps ideal for calls, text messaging etc.

The first Light Phone was created by Joe Hollier, an artist, and Kaiwei Tang, a product designer who both met each other at a New York-based Google incubator in 2014. The device was first announced in 2015 with a 10-digit keypad just for calls but it wasn’t until January 2017 it became available to buy. The device has now got its second-gen model dubbed Light Phone 2 which still maintains its minimalist design but it comes with a few more features, such as replacing its 10-digit number pad with a touchscreen. The new Light Phone 2 also features 4G support and include the ability to send text messages.

There is the possibility of the device getting new options in the future, such as maps, music and ride-sharing technology, possibly with a partnership with Uber or Lyft. The old Light Phone made it easier for people to forward calls from their main device to the Light Phone and this second-gen model will also share the same feature. Another feature that could be a plus for this phone is the battery durability which should be high considering it uses an e-ink display.

The device is now available on Indiegogo crowdfunding platform for $250 but when it is launched it will come in quite pricey at $400. The Light Phone 2 will be released into the market in April 2019.

OPPO R15, R15 Dream Mirror With 3D Glass Body Appear in Official Press Renders

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Mar 8, 2018

OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror are the upcoming R series smartphones from OPPO. The announcement of the OPPO R15 duo is expected to happen very soon as the company has started to tease them aggressively. The Chinese manufacturer has commenced the reservations of the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror and today it has shared press renders of both phones on Weibo.

OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror were recently spotted on TENAA. The TENAA listing had revealed that the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror would be coming in colors like Black and Red and the R15 would be made available in color choices such as White and Blue (could be Purple).

The official press renders released by OPPO shows the R15 Dream Mirror in a rich Thermal Red color. The company has confirmed on Weibo that the R15 Dream Mirror will be sporting a 3D glass body. The company has also shared the Snow White and Star Purple color variants of the OPPO R15. This phone will feature two-sided glass design.

The rear design of the OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror is not different from their predecessor. The OPPO R11/R11 Plus and OPPO R11s/R11s Plus have metal unibody design. However, the successor models are going to arrive with glass rear. Like the predecessor phones, the OPPO R15 duo will be featuring horizontal dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader on the back panel.

OPPO has already teased that the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror will be arriving with 19:9 aspect ratio as both the phones feature a notch at the topside of the display. The company has also confirmed that the R15 duo will be arriving with Super View 6.28-inch display. These phones will be delivering a screen-to-body ratio of 18:9.

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Both the phones are expected to arrive with common specs such as 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, Android 8.1 Oreo and 20-megapixel selfie. Both the phones will be powered by different chipsets. The OPPO R15 is expected to arrive with 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras and 3,365 mAh battery whereas the R15 Dream Mirror may include 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual rear cameras and 3,300mAh battery.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 May Launch in India on March 14

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Mar 8, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi had livestreamed the launch of Mi TV 4A series in India through its social channels like YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. At the end of the livestream, it teased the launch of a new smartphone on March 14 in India. It is speculated that Xiaomi may announce the Redmi 5 smartphone in the coming week in India.

Xiaomi is already selling the low-end Redmi 5A in India. In December 2017, it had launched the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in China. The Redmi 5 Plus was introduced as Redmi Note 5 in India last month. However, the company yet to announce Redmi 5 in the country. It seems the Chinese manufacturer may announce it in the next week.

The Chinese Redmi 5 features a 5.7-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It also supports 18:9 aspect ratio like the Redmi Note 5. The Snapdragon 450 chipset is present under its hood. At first Xiaomi had launched only the 16 GB and 32 GB variants of Redmi 5. These models respectively feature 2 GB and 3 GB of RAM. At the end of January, the Redmi 5 was also made available in other model featuring 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.

The Redmi 5 has a rear camera of 12-megapixel and a front-facing camera of 4-megapixel. It is loaded with MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.0 Nougat. It is driven by a 3,300mAh battery. It is available in colors like Gold, Rose Gold, Blue and Black in China.

As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the different models of Redmi 5 that will be made available in India. However, it is likely that the company may launch only 16 GB and 32 GB variants of the phone at the beginning. Since the base model of the Redmi Note 5 is priced at Rs. 9,999 in India, there is a possibility that the base model of Redmi 5 may cost Rs. 7,999 while the higher variant may be priced at Rs. 8,999.

In related news, Xiaomi is yet to launch Redmi Note 5 Pro in China. The company has confirmed that it will be introducing in the home country on March 16.

Nokia 6 3GB RAM Model Gets Price Cut In India, Now Available At Rs 13,499

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Jeet

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Mar 8, 2018

HMD Global seems to have slashed the pricing of its Nokia 6 3GB RAM model in India. The phone, which was launched in India in June last year for Rs. 14,999, is now available for purchase at Rs. 13,499 through Amazon India.

The price drop of about Rs. 1,500 on the Nokia 6 3GB RAM model comes after the Finnish company launched its successor — Nokia 6 2018 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month.

However, at this time, it is not clear whether the price cut is permanent or temporary. The slashed pricing is applicable to the Matte Black as well as Silver color variants. Additionally, Amazon India is also offering exchange discount of up to Rs. 12,111.

To remind you of the specifications, the Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch full-HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor.

The phone comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor and an 8-megapixel front camera sensor, both with f/2.0 aperture lens. It packs 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. The Nokia 6 was launched with Android Nougat out-of-the-box, but the phone received Android Oreo update earlier this year.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Along with a front-facing fingerprint sensor, the device comes with stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio support and packs a 3000mAh battery.

Last month, HMD Global launched a new variant of the Nokia 6, which packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The 4GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 16,999 and is exclusively available through online retailer Flipkart.

Earlier this year, the company launched Nokia 6 2018, which as the name suggests, is the successor of the Nokia 6. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.

Leaked Meizu 15 Plus Renders & Purported Real Machine Reveal An iPhone-Like Home Button

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Buy MOOKA Robotic Vacuum Cleaner For Only $149.99 On Amazon

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Mar 8, 2018

The Meizu 15 Plus has been in the news for quite some time now. Well, rumour mills to put it aptly. The rumours have been streaming in droves, all centred around a premium flagship design as well as powerful specs lineup. We have seen a couple of renders said to be those of the device in the past but nothing is certain. Yet again, the renders of the expected Meizu flagship has made an appearance in the rumour mill, this time around with a different design style.

Apart from the renders, some photos purported to be real photos of the device were also spotted on Chinese social media platform Weibo. One standout feature we noted on the leaked photos is the presence of a circular physical home button that is all too reminiscent of Apple’s iPhones. The device also packs a selfie camera that stands in the middle of the top bezel looking like the mythical One-eyed giant.

The leaked photos also herald the presence of a full-screen design which we are careful not to call bezel-less as there are large chunks of bezels at the top and bottom edges of the display with just a great deal of the side bezels shaved off. However, the device is said to come with the 18:9 aspect ratio design. However, our verdict is that this may not be the final design of the Meizu 15 Plus as there is nothing spectacular about the design which looks like an iPhone clone. If we are to go by the experience of the Meizu Pro 7, then the design of the 15 Plus is still to be seen. Be ready for a surprise as the launch draws closer. Do note that there are rumours of a Meizu 15 and 15 Lite launching alongside the 15 Plus.

According to a recent Weibo leak by @MochaRQ, the Meizu 15 Plus will feature a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen and is expected to launch in April this year. The device is also expected to pack a Samsung Exynos 9810 chip or Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845. The device is also expected to pack a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and run Android 8.1 based Flyme OS. There should also be up to 6GB of RAM onboard with 64GB & 128GB storage options.

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Buy MOOKA Robotic Vacuum Cleaner For Only $149.99 On Amazon [Coupon Code]

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Mar 8, 2018

It is imperative for you to have the right gadgets in order to keep your house neat and clean. Nevertheless, keeping your house spotless can prove to be arduous especially when you have kids or if you’re trying to ensure your house is dirt-free while working a full-time job.

The market is brimming with all sorts of products that claim to help you clean your whole house without breaking much of a sweat. Regrettably, these devices either don’t live up to the hype or carry a very expensive price sticker.

This is exactly where the MOOKA Robotic Vacuum Cleaner comes into the picture. In addition to doing a slew of other cleaning chores, the device comes in handy particularly when you want to clean hard floors and thin carpets.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the MOOKA-branded cleaning robot offers an exceptional and uninterrupted cleaning experience. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

The very useful Robot Vacuum is currently up for grabs for $195.99 on Amazon. But if you’re not willing to spend that kind of money, we have good news for you.
You can use coupon code ‘4WX7W6GX’ at the time of checking out to get an additional 23.5% off on the MOOKA Robotic Vacuum Cleaner’s original sale price. After applying the aforesaid coupon code, your grand total will drop down to only $149.99.

While this is a massive discount, it is worth noting that the coupon code is slated to expire on March 31, 2018. You can head straight to this link in order to buy the MOOKA Robotic Vacuum Cleaner at a discounted price before the coupon code expires.

Huawei Y9 Teaser Poster Leaks, Shows Dual Rear Cameras

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Mar 8, 2018

While most people are looking forward to the launch of the Huawei P20 series on March 27, Huawei will be launching a new phone before then. According to recent reports, that phone is the Huawei Y9.

The Huawei Y9 is said to launch on March 15 in Thailand and has already been seen at the FCC and Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. Evan Blass has leaked a teaser poster of the upcoming phone and it confirms one of the features we have seen in earlier leaks.

Images of the Huawei Y9 that have surfaced show that the phone will have dual rear cameras, and the teaser confirms that. As you can see in the image above, there are two cameras at the top left corner. The Huawei Y9 is also expected to have dual front facing cameras but that isn’t teased in the poster.

Get 35% Off On Xiaomi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation On LightInTheBox

Buy Xiaomi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation For $439.99 On LightInTheBox [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 8, 2018

Keeping your house clean can turn out to be a backbreaking task. Although there’s no dearth of house cleaning products in the market, they usually are inefficient or uneconomical.

If you love to keep your house dirt-free without spending a fortune, we have good news for you. LightInTheBox is currently offering a considerable 35% off on the Xiaomi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2nd Generation which is relatively more effective when it comes to keeping your home free from debris or other granules.

In other words, you can now buy the powerful Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 by shelling out only $499.99. It’s worth noting that the device normally sells for $757.89 on LightInTheBox.
The Xiaomi-branded vacuum cleaner boasts the same functions as its predecessor i.e. the first generation. The Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 is crammed with an array of very useful features including 2-in-1 sweep and mop, intelligent route planning and lots more.

You can save an additional $60 on the already lowered price of the Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 by using coupon code ‘XBOTA88B’ at the time of checking out. This will bring your grand total down to only $439.99.

However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid coupon code is likely to expire soon and the discount is also slated to end shortly. You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the promo before it wraps up and use the coupon code before it expires.

Huawei P20 Trio Stun In Official Renders

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Mar 8, 2018

The Huawei P20 launch is still a good 19 days away but by the time the launch finally comes, there will be little or nothing left that we won’t already know about the three phones.

For those who have been expecting official renders of the phones, your wish has been granted. Renowned leaker and finder of things @evleaks, has posted images of all three phones in various color variants for us to drool over before they officially launch.

The images clearly show the external differences between the Huawei P20 Lite, the Huawei P20, and the Huawei P20 Pro.

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Huawei P20 Lite

The least powerful of the trio is shown in two colors – Magic Night Black and Klein Blue. TENAA already revealed that it will pack a 5.84” display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. Like the other three, its display has a notch and within it is a 24MP selfie camera.

It has the same double sided glass design as the P20 and P20 Pro but its fingerprint scanner is on the rear. Its 16MP+2MP dual rear camera combo also doesn’t have the Leica branding.

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Huawei P20

The Huawei P20 is also shown in Magic Night Black and a bluish-gray variant. It also has vertically arranged dual rear cameras like the P20 Lite but the configuration is currently unknown.

Apart from having its fingerprint scanner in front beneath the display, the Huawei P20 also has two holes that sit between the LEICA-branded dual cameras and the LED flash. From their size, they probably are secondary microphones.

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Huawei P20 Pro

The Huawei P20 Pro will be powered by the Kirin 970 like the P20 and is shown in the same colors (black and bluish-gray). Unlike the other two, it has three rear cameras which are arranged vertically. Two of the cameras are housed together while the third sits separately.

Get A Massive 63% Off On The OnePlus 5T Smartphone On LightInTheBox

Buy OnePlus 5T Smartphone For Only $536.25 On LightInTheBox

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 8, 2018

The OnePlus 5T smartphone was launched in November, last year. As expected, the phone garnered considerable popularity among smartphone lovers, thanks to its amazing specs and features.

On the downside, the 5T smartphone came bearing a steep price tag. As a result, budget-conscious buyers were unable to get their hands on the power-packed handset. But that’s about to change.

But much to the delight of OnePlus fans who have restlessly been waiting to buy the 5T smartphone without burning a hole in their pocket, LightInTheBox is currently offering a massive 63% off on the handset’s real selling price. Let’s check out the details.

The OnePlus 5T smartphone normally sells for $1,464.73 on LightInTheBox, but as part of its Lightning Sale, the Beijing-based online retail company will be selling the coveted phone for just $536.25. However, it’s worth noting that the Lightning Sale is on the verge of wrapping up.

The 5T sports a big 6.01 inches Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The phone is backed by a robust Li-Po 3300 mAh battery.

You can click here to check the full specification and take advantage of the Lightning Sale before it comes to an end. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that there were only 37 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale.

OnePlus 6 AnTuTu Listing Reveals 276,510 Score; Notch Design Like iPhone X Hinted Through Benchmark Snapshots

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Mar 7, 2018

Last week, the rumor mill had unearthed leaked photos of OnePlus 6 prototype. The front view of the phone had revealed that it would be arriving with a notch design like the Apple iPhone X. The OnePlus 6 smartphone has been now spotted on AnTuTu with a very impressive benchmarking score. The screenshot of the AnTuTu benchmarks suggest that its front design will be quite similar to Apple’s first OLED iPhone.

A OnePlus device labelled as OnePlus A6000 has appeared on the benchmarking platform. Since A5000 and A5010 are respective model numbers of OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the A6000 that has appeared on AnTuTu is the forthcoming OnePlus 6 flagship. It has recorded an average benchmarking score of 276,510 which is slightly higher than the 273,741 AnTuTu score of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. Like the Xiaomi flagship, the OnePlus 6 is also rumored to be powered by the highly potent Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The AnTuTu screenshots show that the handset will be sporting an elongated display. An interesting thing to note is the presence of an empty space right at the top of the display. This space is likely to house a notch that will separate the clock from SIIM card and battery icons present on the right.

It is speculated that the OnePlus 6 will resemble the upcoming OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror edition smartphones. Hence, the OP6 may support an aspect ratio of 19:9 like the OPPO R15 duo.

The leaked images of the alleged OnePlus 6 had revealed that it may come with a glass rear that will be flanked with a vertically arranged dual camera setup. The dual lens system is not placed on the top-left corner like the iPhone X. Instead, it is positioned just above the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

It is known that its base model may include 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. Also, it will come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest OxygenOS. There is no information available on the other specs of the OnePlus 6. The company is expected to announce the smartphone at the end of Q2, probably in June.

Nubia N3 Real Photos & Retail Box Appear In The Wild

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Mar 7, 2018

ZTE’s elite Nubia division seems to be cooking a new smartphone which would be known as Nubia N3. The real-life photos of the N3, as well as a photo of its retail box, has appeared online. The leaked photos gift us details of the design that would be utilised on the device as well as the key specification.

From the photos, we can grab that Nubia will utilize the full-screen design with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is in keeping up with the growing trend which has engulfed the industry since the launch of the Galaxy S8 last year. Nubia isn’t new to this turf as the same design was featured on the Nubia Z17s which was launched last year. The device lacks a physical home button at the front even though there is enough bezel at the bottom to house one. Instead, the device will utilise virtual buttons and there is a stylish ring which identifies the virtual home button.

Part of the specs details revealed on the leaked photos is the presence of Nubia UI based on Android Nougat onboard. The device also packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset and according to the tipster, there is only one storage version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The Nubia N3 also sports a 6.0-inch display and will get its juice from a massive 5000mAh battery. From the charger rating, it is going to have fast charge support. We presently have no idea when this model will be launched or the price tag it would adopt.

Official Huawei P20 Video Teasers Show Rear Cameras Arranged Horizontally

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Mar 7, 2018

Earlier today, the Huawei P20 Lite was seen on TENAA, complete with specs and images. It has now been followed by official video teasers that reveal a key info about the Huawei P20 (Pro).

The first teaser was revealed yesterday and it shows the silhouette of one of the P20 phones which we think is actually the Huawei P20 Pro.

A match made in heaven. Putting professional photography within your grasp. #SeeMooore #HuaweiP20 pic.twitter.com/jSlCwuXhim

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) March 6, 2018

The key info the video reveals is the arrangement of the “triple cameras”. All the leaks we have seen up until this moment have shown the triple cameras are arranged vertically. However, the video shows the cameras are positioned horizontally.

You may be wondering why triple cameras have quotation marks in the paragraph above. It is because we think the Huawei P20 may actually not have three cameras or a least not all “three cameras” will be visible.

We've gone the extra distance so you can take the shortcut. All the lenses you need, in one. #SeeMooore #HuaweiP20 pic.twitter.com/GAzEeBN8Sp

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) March 7, 2018

There are two things that point towards that. First the heading of the second video says “We’ve gone the extra distance so you can take the shortcut. All the lenses you need, in one.”. The last sentence is what we should focus on. All the lenses you need, in one.

Then the first two seconds of the second video shows only two cameras with one being significantly larger than the other.

Our guess is that the second rear camera of the Huawei P20 combines two different types of lenses in one. Probably a telephoto lens and a wide-angle lens.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: MIUI Update Released To Fix The Volume Drop Issue

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 7, 2018

Several users of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro have reported an audio-related issue with their new device on the Mi Community. In a few words, the volume of the handset goes down without any reason while using headphones. The issue does not affect the speakers of the device and it occurs only while using headphones connected via the 3.5 mm audio jack. It is a very important issue given that most of the people listen to the music with headphones on their smartphones. It seems that the issue exists since the phone has received the recent update which brought the software-based Face Unlock.

But Xiaomi is already aware of the issue and it has rolled out an update to address it. If you are having problems with the audio on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, just download the latest OTA update which brings the MIUI to the number of version 9.2.5.0, and it will be fixed. If you still did not receive the OTA notification of the update, you can head to the Settings menu, choose System updates, then tap on Check for updates to force the arrival of the update. After installing it you will be able to use your headphones again with no issues.

The quick arrival of this update shows that the company is caring a lot about supporting their phones to show its professionalism to its customers. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the latest midrange of the Chinese giant and it has been launched in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs. 13,999. It sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ panel with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Snapdragon 636 SoC by Qualcomm paired with 4 or 6 GB of RAM depending on the chosen configuration. For the first time in the Redmi Note series, there is also a dual rear camera for a better bokeh effect.

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Leaked LG G7 Neo Renders Reaffirm Premium Design With A Display Notch

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Mar 7, 2018

The LG G7 Neo was teased at the recently held Mobile World Congress 2018 even though LG didn’t officially launch it. The device is expected to feature a full-screen design with a notch on the top of the display to house the front speaker and selfie shooter. The renders were outed during the tech trade fair but here is a fresh set of renders designed by Benjamin Geskin based on the MWC leak.

The number of smartphones that would feature the notch design keeps growing by the day and the LG G7 Neo is set to join the trend which was sparked of by the iPhone X. The concept renders show both the front and rear design of the 2018 LG flagship.

At the front, the notch at the top of the display is the main standout feature but the device also seems to have a nearly bezel-less design. The notch will house the selfie camera as well as the speaker and other sensors. The left and right side of the notch will also function as notification bars. At the rear, there is a dual camera setup stacked vertically and located at the top centre. The rear cameras are accompanied by an LED flash. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Specs wise, the LG G7 (Neo) is said to pack a 6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 3120×1440pixlels. The device will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 chip paired with 6GB of RAM while there is up to 128GB of storage onboard. It is yet to be seen if this design will be able to win LG a sizable slice of the high-end mobile phone market share this time around.

Huawei P20 Lite Seen on TENAA, Complete with Specs and Photos

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Mar 7, 2018

The Huawei P20 Lite as finally landed at China’s communications commission (TENAA). The phone has been listed on the database and includes specs and photos.

Just like the Huawei P20 seen a few weeks ago, the Huawei P20 Lite is listed in two variants – Huawei ANE-TL00 and Huawei ANE-AL00. We know this is the P20 Lite because its codename is “Anne” and the first part of the model number reflects that.

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The Huawei P20 Lite has a 5.84” display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by a 2.36GHz octa-core processor which is most likely the Kirin 659. It also has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

On its rear is a 16MP + 2MP combo arranged vertically with a LED flash beneath the setup. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. A generous 24MP camera sits in front for selfies.

The Huawei P20 Lite has support for up to an additional 256GB of storage via a MicroSD card slot and it runs Android 8.0 Oreo. It also packs a 2900mAh battery.

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The two listings show the Huawei P20 Lite in Klein Blue and Magic Night Black but it will also come in Cherry Flour (pink) and Platinum Light Gold.

The SIM tray slot is on the left of the device and is coated in blue like the rear of the phone on the Klein Blue variant. The power button and volume rocker are on the left and are black like the rest of the sides.