Google Pixel 2 Users Complain About Overheating And Battery Charging Issues

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Feb 19, 2018

Recent reports have been claiming that HMD Global will be launching the Nokia 10 flagship smartphone with penta-lens camera setup in August this year. However, a fresh report reveals that the Nokia 10 smartphone is not in works. It claims that the Finnish company is working on a smartphone called Nokia 8 Pro and it will be equipped with penta-lens camera system.

Citing a trusted source, Nokia Power User claims that the Nokia 8 Pro is a retail name of the upcoming flagship phone from HMD Global. It has further stated that it could be the same handset that was previously rumored to debut as Nokia 10 later this year.

The Nokia 8 Pro flagship is rumored to be fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset. The inclusion of “Pro” indicates that it will be packed with advanced camera feature. It is speculated that the Nokia 8 Pro will be blessed with penta-lens camera setup that may include a rotating zoom camera technology.

In the below image, the handset shown in the left could be the Nokia 8 Pro whereas the one on the right could be the Nokia 9 (also being referred to as Nokia 8 Sirocco). Except for the size and camera module, both smartphones seem to feature similar design.

The Nokia 8 Pro is speculated to come with glass panels on it front and rear sides. The fingerprint scanner could be placed the five-lens camera module. The frontside of the 8 Pro is likely to feature 18:9 aspect ratio display.

Even though the Nokia 8 Pro moniker has appeared from a trusted source, the Finnish firm may launch it with a different name. The flagship phone may get unveiled in August or September this year.

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IP67-Rated Blackberry Motion Teardown Calls To Question Its Waterproofing

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Feb 19, 2018

Blackberry doesn’t seem to be in high motion presently but that didn’t stop the TCL-controlled company from launching the Blackberry Motion about four months back. The device is a mid-range smartphone that comes with a touchscreen display, water-resistant chassis and huge battery. A teardown video created by JerryRigEverything has emerged, showing the internals of the device and it calls to question one key attribute of the BB Motion which is a waterproof build.

Blackberry touts the Motion as coming with an IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof body. The device is advertised as featuring a build that can withstand water submersion up to a meter (3.28 feet) for a maximum of 30 minutes. But the teardown shows the device might not actually survive being submerged in water that long. The video (see below) may have been a promotion of the device but it is turned out to be another unwanted controversy for the ailing brand.

Now to the teardown, the Blackberry Motion just like most smartphones lacks any physical screws on the outside and can only be safely opened with a combination of a heat gun and a prying tool. From here, the waterproof feature becomes suspect. The adhesive holding the back panel of the device to its frame was found to be surprisingly weak for a supposedly waterproofed smartphone. Also, the charging port doesn’t have any rubber seal which would prevent water from seeping through the port. However, Blackberry seems to have done a good job making the 3.5mm headphone jack and SIM tray heavily guarded against water. You can check out the teardown video for more details below.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Full Specs, Press Renders, Release Date Leaked Ahead of MWC 2018 Launch

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Feb 19, 2018

Popular tipster Roland Quandt has revealed plenty of information about the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones through his recent post on a German tech site. The Galaxy S9 duo would be sporting the same Infinity Display with slight design changes. Both the smartphones will be equipped with improved innards, stellar cameras and better audio capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 with model number SM-G960 will be unveiled alongside the Galaxy S9+ that has a model number of SM-G965. The Galaxy S9 will be sporting a 5.8-inch S-AMOLED screen with Infinity Display with slightly reduced bottom bezel. It will carry support for resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels.

Like the Galaxy S9+, the European edition of Galaxy S9 will be powered by Exynos 9810 chipset. Previous reports have suggested that markets such as U.S. and China will get Snapdragon 845 chipset variant. The SoC will be accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. The S9 will come with a native storage of 64 GB and will also include a microSD card slot for additional storage. It will be fueled by a 3,000mAh battery that will be enabled with support for fast charging and wireless charging.

The Galaxy S9 will be featuring a single camera on its rear panel. It will be a 12-megapixel sensor that will also carry support variable aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4. Like the Galaxy S9+, the smaller S9 will also be supporting slow motion video capturing at 960 fps, OIS, laser autofocus and dual-autofocus. It will be arriving with a selfie camera of 8-megapixel that will be equipped with f/1.7 aperture and autofocus.

When it comes to security, the Galaxy S9 will offer features like iris scanner, fingerprint scanner and face recognition. It may also carry support animated emoji. The S9 will be also equipped with AKG tuned stereo speakers that will produce surround-sound effect. It will come loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo flavored with Samsung Experience 9.0 UI. Other features include dual-SIM support, USB-C and Bluetooth 5.0.

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The Galaxy S9 will be housed in an IP68 certified chassis that will be available in three color choices like Midnight Black, Coral Blue and Lilac Purple in Europe. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are launching on Feb. 25. The pre-orders of the S9 duo are expected to begin on the same date and they are rumored to arrive in the market on March 8. The Galaxy S9 may cost 100 euros more than the Galaxy S8 from last year.

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Press Renders, Full Specifications, Pre-order and Release Date Leaked

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Feb 19, 2018

Samsung will be unleashing the highly anticipated Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ on the coming Sunday. The entire specifications and renders of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have been revealed by reliable leakster Roland Quandt.

Samsung has rearranged the positioning of the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. Both the phones sport Infinity Display design that makes them appear similar to their predecessor model. This year, the South Korean company will be introducing a new Lilac Purple color variant that will be replacing the Galaxy S8 duo’s Orchid Gray color model.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be delivering improved camera and audio experience in comparison to their predecessor model. The Galaxy S9+ that has a model number of SM-G965 will be sporting a vertically arranged 12-megapixel dual camera setup. One of the camera sensors will offer a variable aperture that will make it possible to manually switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture. The secondary camera sensor will have an aperture of f/2.4. This will allow the dual cameras to shoot optimal images in bright as well as low-light conditions.

Both camera sensors will be equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) and each sensor will use a combination of laser autofocus and dual-autofocus for faster autofocus. The dual camera setup will carry support for slow-motion video shooting at 960 fps. It is yet to confirmed whether it will carry support for slow-mo videos with FHD resolution.

The frontside of the Galaxy S9+ will feature autofocus enabled 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.7 aperture. The handset also features iris scanner and face recognition features apart from the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Galaxy S9+ will be supporting 3D facial recognition like iPhone X. As Samsung has recently teased, the Galaxy S9 duo are expected to arrive with iPhone X-like animated emoji. It will come equipped with stereo speakers tuned by AKG that will deliver surround-sound experience.

The Galaxy S9+ will be arriving with a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display that will deliver a QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels with diamond pixel matrix technology.

The European variant of the Galaxy S9+ will be fueled by Exynos 9810, the second-generation 10nm chipset by Samsung. It features four power-saving cores that work at 1.9 GHz and four high-end cores that function at 2.9 GHz. Markets like the U.S. and China may receive Snapdragon 845 chipset model. The SoC will be coupled by 6 GB of RAM. It will feature 64 GB of UFS 2.1 storage and it will also carry support for microSD card. It will be driven by 3,500mAh battery that is likely to make the phone last for the entire day. It will carry support for fast charging and wireless charging.

The Galaxy S9+ will be loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo and Samsung Experience 9.0 UI. Like the predecessor model, it will be arriving with an IP68 certified body. There is a slight change in the front design of the phone as it features reduced bottom bezel. In Europe, it will come in three colors like Midnight Black, Coral Blue and Lilac Purple.

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The Galaxy S9+ is expected to cost around 100 euros more than its predecessor model. Samsung is expected to begin the pre-orders of the Galaxy S9+ as early as Feb. 25, the day on which these phones will be unveiled. The Galaxy S9 duo are expected to release in the market on March 8.

Xiaomi Teases New Headphones Coming Soon

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Feb 19, 2018

Xiaomi, like most other manufacturers these days doesn’t ship its phones with earphones. However, the company does manufacture earphones and headphones that buyers can purchase.

Xiaomi Mi Headphones

It appears Xiaomi may be planning to launch a new pair of headphones soon based on a tweet earlier today. The tweet doesn’t reveal anything about the new accessory but includes a photo of its first over-the-ear headphones. So what we may be getting may be a successor to this.

Are you ready to get in the zone with #Xiaomi? pic.twitter.com/73ComB5U5v

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) February 19, 2018

The Mi Headphones was released back in 2015, so a successor is long overdue. The hi-res headphones are priced at ¥499 (~$79) leading us to presume the upcoming one will be priced in the same range.

Nokia 10 Concept Renders Show Amazing Penta-Lens Camera Setup

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Feb 19, 2018

The rumored Nokia 9 flagship phone that is speculated to get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 is likely to sport dual edge curved display like the Galaxy Note 8. Leaked photos of the Nokia 7 Plus have revealed that it could be HMD Global’s first smartphone to come equipped with 18:9 aspect ratio display. Rumors have it that the Nokia 10 phone that may launch later this year could be the first flagship phone to come with full screen design. Moreover, it will be equipped with penta-lens camera system. Designers at TechConfigurations have built Nokia 10 concept renders that reveal how the penta-lens totting smartphone may appear.

The Nokia 10 concept model can be seen sporting a 6.2-inch display that will carry support for QHD resolution. Rumors have revealed that upcoming smartphones from various brands will be sporting iPhone X-like notch design. However, full screen design of the Nokia 10 concept phone lacks a notch and it offers 85 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The screen of the Nokia 10 concept is supported by super-slim bezels. The upper bezel that appears a bit thick houses dual selfie camera setup that includes autofocus enabled pair of 8-megapixel sensors with f.2.0 aperture.

The rear side of the concept phone sports a round-shaped camera housing that includes the penta-lens setup. It houses a pair of 16-megapixel dual cameras that is coupled with features like rotatory lens system, five different aperture levels, up to 10x optical zoom and dual OIS and PDAF.

The bottom side of the Nokia 10 concept render features a USB-C port that is placed between a pair of external speakers. The sides of the phone do not feature 3.5mm audio jack. It indicates that the functionalities of the 3.5mm headphone jack will be available through USB-C.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset fuels the concept handset’s variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB. It is powered by 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4.0. The new renders reveal that the Nokia 10 concept phone would be coming in color choices like bed, blue, and gray.

The above renders are not leaked photos of Nokia 10. It is a concept model created through the imagination of the designer on the basis of the rumored Nokia 10. What do you think about the design of the Nokia 10 concept model? Will the real handset resemble with the concept phone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Facebook Is Reportedly Going To Launch Its Own Smart Speakers This Year

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Feb 19, 2018

Facebook, the social media giant, is reportedly gearing up to launch its own smart speakers, which is currently one of the hottest category in the consumer electronics market.

As per the reports, the US-based social media giant could launch two smart speakers — “Fiona” and “Aloha”. The report further says that these speakers could get launched as early as in July this year.

Aloha, which is said to be the larger of the two, is expected to come with a 15-inch touchscreen, along with facial and voice recognition. However, very little is known about Fiona, which is supposedly coming with a Siri-like voice assistant.

A report suggests that Aloha will have social features by way of Facebook and Messenger. Since it is also expected to come with a touchscreen as well as camera, addition of support for video calls seem like the most obvious choice. Previously, it was said that 13-inch version of Aloha could also be in the works.

According to the report, the display panel will come from LG Display, and both units will be assembled by contract manufacturer Pegatron. Facebook has also reportedly signed music licensing deals with Sony and Universal Music to provide content.

The smart speaker category was initially started by Amazon with the launch of Amazon Echo in the year 2015. The smart speaker comes with virtual voice assistant which can be used to control smart appliances as well as to perform various tasks.

Following Amazon, Google also decided to enter the smart speakers market in 2016 with Google Home and brought its personal voice assistant Google Assistant into the mainstream. One of the latest entrant in this market is Apple with the recent launch of Apple Homepod which is also one of the most expensive unit yet.

It appears that this year is going to be the year of smart speaker. And with so many global giants entering the market, the competition to be the leader in the smart speakers market is going to intensify.

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Nokia 4 Powered with Snapdragon 450 May Have Passed FCC Certification

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Feb 19, 2018

A new Nokia phone with model number TA-1048 has received certification from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Speculations are rife that it could be the Nokia 4 that was first spotted alongside other unannounced Nokia phones such as Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco through the Nokia Camera app APK teardown.

The FCC filing of alleged Nokia 4 with FCC ID:2AJOTTA-1048 has revealed that it will be coming with a hybrid SIM slot that will support a micro SD card slot and a micro SIM slot. Apart from this, there is no other information available on the handset.

It is highly likely that the Nokia 4 won’t land in China since the number 4 is considered as a bad omen. Since it has been certified in the U.S., it is likely to launch in the U.S.

Speculations are rife that the Nokia 3 will be succeeded by the Nokia 4. Fresh information claims that the device will be powered by Snapdragon 450 chipset. It is the very same chipset that powers the Redmi 5 and Vivo V7+.The Nokia 5 was also launched alongside the Nokia 3. However, there is no information available on its successor.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the specs Nokia 4. The handset is expected to get unveiled alongside other rumored phones such as Nokia 1 Android Go phone, Nokia 7 Plus Android One smartphone, Nokia 8 Sirocco (could launch as Nokia 9), global versions of Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 3310 4G.

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Apple’s WWDC 2018 Schedule Appear; May Debut iOS 12, iPad X, iPhone SE 2

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Feb 19, 2018

Between 2003 and 2016, Apple had organized its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. However, the WWDC 2017 was kept at McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. Fresh information revealed by an unnamed person who is aware of Apple’s plans has said that the WWDC 2018 will be held at the same spot this year.

Apple has been keeping its WWDC event in the month of June since several years. This year too it will happen in the same month. The company will be using the McEnery Convention Center for other events in June such as O’Reilly Velocity Conference that will be held between June 11 and 14, DataWorks Summit and Hadoop Summit that will be organized between June 17 and 21 and Sensors Expo & Conference between June 26 and 28. This indicates that the WWDC is likely to be held before the O’Reilly Velocity Conference.

It is speculated that the WWDC 2018 will be held between June 4 and 8. The company is likely to unleash iOS 12 as well as newer edition of watchOS, tvOS and macOS 10.14. It has also used the WWDC platform in the past to unveil new hardware. For instance, the existing Mac Pro was unveiled at WWDC 2013 and the new iPad Pros were announced at WWDC 2017.

Rumors have it that a new iPad Pro may get unveiled at WWDC 2018. It is speculated to feature a notch design like the iPhone X. Hence, the rumor mill has dubbed it as iPad X. It is pegged to feature TrueDepth Camera and Face ID. Some reports claim that the company may also announce the iPhone SE 2 at WWDC 2018. It is likely to borrow some innards from iPhone 7 and is likely to support for wireless charging.

WWDC 2017 was attended by nearly 5,000 developers and 1,000 engineers. The upcoming WWDC is expected to receive more audience even though the tickets are likely to be priced around $1,599. The event will also live streamed through WWDC website and its app.

Samsung Patent Reveals Foldable Smartphone With New Hinge Design

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Feb 19, 2018

Samsung has been working on a foldable smartphone for years now. Last year, there were rumors it would eventually launch a foldable smartphone but it didn’t. A new patent granted to the Korean giant shows off a new design and may also provide some info as to what is going on at Samsung.

It appears there are issues with the current design of foldable phones with a flexible display. According to the patent description, when the radius of curvature of the flexible display is too small, the display may get damaged. This damage may occur both in an unfolded state (due to tensile force) or folded state (compressive force).

To avoid that, Samsung has come up with a structure that supports the display where it curves. This structure according to the diagrams in the patent is a hinge system which prevents damage from compressive or tensile force. The hinge system helps keep the radius of curvature at a set value, thereby preventing the display from damage.

The patent further explains that the hinge system also allows the foldable device to be bent to various angles. So rather than two main positions – completely folded and completely unfolded, the device can be partially folded or unfolded to a desired angle.

Some of the images of the hinge system look familiar. One is shown to look like what Lenovo used for the Yoga Book while another looks like the hinge system of the Microsoft Surface Book.

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Pricing Leaked Again, Likely to be Costlier than Galaxy S8, S8+

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Feb 19, 2018

The launch event of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is drawing near. Recent leaks have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will look quite similar to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, but they will be arriving with upgraded innards. Hence, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are rumored to hit the market with higher pricing than their predecessor models. In fact, some reports have claimed that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be the costliest ever phones from Samsung. Today, well-known tipster Roland Quandt revealed the pricing of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ for Norway.

According to Quandt, the Galaxy S9 with 64 GB will be landing in Norway with a pricing of 8,790 NOK (Norwegian Krone) which converts to around $1130 in the U.S. The 64 GB Galaxy S9+ will be costing 9790 NOK (~$1260).

Norway will be receiving the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in color options such as Midnight Black, Coral Blue and the new Lilac Purple. It seems that the Titanium Grey color option won’t be available in the country. The S9 and S9+ will be costing 1200 NOK and 1300 NOK more than their respective predecessor models.

Quandt added that the pricing of smartphones for Scandinavian regions like Norway are expensive than in continental Europe. Also, one should be aware of the fact that the European pricing are generally more than in the U.S.

A report from the previous month had revealed that the Galaxy S9 would be costing between 950,000 (~$893) won to 999,000 won (~$939). The Galaxy S8 was launched in the U.S. with a price tag of $750. It is speculated that the Galaxy S9 would be arriving with a 10 percent increasing pricing in the U.S. Hence, it is likely to cost around $800.

Do you think that the higher price tag of the Galaxy S9 duo will impact its sales? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

Samsung Reportedly Left with Excess OLED Panels As iPhone X Production Cut in Half

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Feb 19, 2018

There have been conflicting reports about the sales of the iPhone X, the first OLED smartphone from the company. It was revealed at the beginning of this month that during the fiscal quarter, the average revenue generated by the sales of each iPhone unit indicated that Apple may sold impressive number of iPhone X units. However, it was also reported recently that Apple has cut down the productions of the iPhone X by 50 percent. Fresh information revealed by Japan’s Nikkei states that Samsung had ramped production of the OLED panels to the meet iPhone X’s demand initially. However, the South Korean company is now left with excess capacity of OLED panel as the Cupertino company has reportedly reduced the production of the iPhone X.

Samsung had reportedly hoped that other smartphone manufacturers would also approach it for OLED panels after Apple had struck a deal for OLED panels for iPhone X. Along with the touch sensors, each OLED panel is priced at $100. This cost is double the amount of Samsung’s LCD panels for iPhone 8 Plus. Because of the high pricing, other smartphone manufacturers have not switched to OLED panels and they are still using LCD panels.

Moreover, Samsung is now facing competition from OLED manufacturers from China that are rapidly expanding the production of cheaper OLED panels. Coming to iPhone X, Nikkei’s report claims that its production will be slashed to half by this quarter. In the previous month too, it had forecasted that Apple will be reducing the iPhone X production in half. It was reported that the company has taken such a decision because of the disappointing sales during the holiday season.

Another matter of concern for Samsung is that LG is likely to supply OLED displays for the rumored 6.5-inch iPhone arriving later this year. The Cupertino company has been trying to rely less on Samsung. With other options available, it is likely that Apple may strike deal with LG or OLED panel makers from China for its upcoming iPhones.

Samsung Shipping Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8 With Free Gear IconX

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Feb 19, 2018

The Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note8 all come with a pair of wired AKG earphones. The earphones are tuned by Harman Kardon – an audio company acquired by Samsung in 2016. If you are not into wired earphones, you can get something better.

For a limited time, Samsung will ship any of the three phones with a pair of Gear IconX (2018) earbuds. However, you have to make your purchase (unlocked or select carriers) from the official Samsung US website or Shop Samsung app. It also runs from till March 1.

The Gear IconX (2018) is the second gen version from Samsung. They are completely wireless earbuds with a charging case just like Apple’s Airpods. It serves dual functions – you can use it as regular bluetooth earphones or as standalone earbuds as it has 4GB of built-in memory for songs.

It can also track your exercise and provide a live coach while you work out. It has support for other Samsung phones, Android phones, and even works with iOS devices though not all its features are available on iOS.

The IconX (2018) is priced at $199 in the US and comes in silver, black, and pink. For the promo, Samsung will ship the black variant with your purchase.

Upcoming BlackBerry Phones May Be Codenamed Athena, Luna, and Uni: Here Are The Rumored Specs

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Feb 19, 2018

TCL will reportedly launch three BlackBerry smartphones in 2018, and according to new rumors, their codenames are Athena, Luna, and Uni. There is no official info about any of these smartphones, so, at the moment, we can only rely on rumors and speculations. LetsGoDigital has just discovered some patents and trademarks filed by TCL which may be related to the phone codenamed Uni. According to the patents, the design of this device may be similar to BlackBerry Priv, the first Android phones released by the Canadian giant, before being acquired by TCL.

The patent regards the camera module and if you want to get more info about it you can visit our dedicated article. Anyway, take it with a pinch of salt as some rumors are pointing out that this design is just a reference point to describe the patent.

BlackBerry Athena is rumored to be a device with a physical QWERTY keyboard included, and it is expected to be released in two variants with different model numbers: BBE100-1 and BBF100-1. It is also tipped to come with 6 or even 8 GB of RAM, paired with 64 GB of internal storage. This makes us thinks that we may be talking about a high-end device: the first real high-end phone released by TCL under the BB brand. Rumors are suggesting that the phone may be powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC, which is actually the best midrange SoC released by Qualcomm. At last, there is Luna, but we don’t have much details about it. It is rumored to be a mid-range phone which aims to focus on the quality-price ratio. It may come with a physical keyboard just as the Athena, but for now we are only talking about speculations.

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Samsung Notebook 9 Pen, Notebook 9 (2018), And Notebook 7 Spin (2018) Now Available For Purchase

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Feb 19, 2018

Earlier this year, Samsung announced its three new devices — Samsung Notebook 9 Pen, Notebook 9 (2018) and Notebook 7 Spin (2018). While all three devices were showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show, they were not available for purchase.

However, the company has now started selling all three devices in the United States. At the time of announcement, the South Korea-based company had said that the devices will be available for buying in select markets including the U.S. in the first quarter of this year.

The Notebook 9 Pen is a 2-in-1 laptop from Samsung that features a durable magnesium alloy chassis dubbed as Metal 21. It features a 360-degree hinge that allows users to conveniently use it as a laptop as well as a tablet. It measures 310.5 x 206.6 x 14.5-16.5mm and its weight is 995 grams.

The device features a 13.3-inch Full HD display and is powered by Intel Core i7 processor (8^th generation), Intel HD graphics and up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM. It’s available in up to 512 GB of NVMe PCI storage option. The connectivity ports available on the device include USB-C, USB 3.0, HDMI, uSD card slot, headphone/microphone jack and DC-in.

It comes preloaded with Windows 10. The front-facing IR camera supports facial authentication through Windows Hello. It is equipped with an S Pen that has a tip of just 0.7mm.

The Samsung Notebook 9 (2018) comes in two screen sizes — 13.3-inches and 15-inches. It is also features Metal 21 chassis and it houses Samsung’s biggest 75Wh Hexacell battery. Both the display variants support Full HD resolution and they are driven by Intel Core i7 (8^th generation) and Intel HD Graphics. However, the 15-inch Notebook 9 (2018) comes in another variant that features NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics.

This one too runs on Windows 10 and is available with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. These models feature 720p HD front-facing camera and are fitted with fingerprint scanner for security.

The newer version of Samsung Notebook 7 Spin comes with a 13.3-inch display that supports Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It sports a sleek appeal thanks to its metallic body that measures 315.8 x 215.4 x 18.5mm and it weighs 1.53 kg. The backlit keyboard features a Precision Touchpad.

The device is powered by Intel Core i5 (8^th generation) processor and 43Wh battery. It features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. The connectivity ports available on the device include a USB-C port, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, a headphone combo jack and an HDMI slot.

This one too runs on Microsoft‘s Windows 10 operating system and has Windows Hello-compatible fingerprint scanner for security. The improved Active Pen will be available for purchase separately. It can be used for taking notes or drawing.

Coming to the the pricing of these devices, the Samsung Notebook 9 starts at $1,200 for the 13-inch model and $1,300 for the 15-inch model. While the Samsung Notebook 9 Pen will be available for $1,400, the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) is priced at $900.

A Redditor Who Claims To Have Used The Galaxy S9 Confirms Most of Its New Features

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Feb 19, 2018

It’s just a matter of days now before Samsung officially unveil the Galaxy S9 and S9+ at the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress 2018. The tech giant had hinted that it would take the wraps off its Galaxy S9 flagships on February 26.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 details have again got some confirmation from a Reddit user (also called Redditor) who claims to have spent about 20 minutes toying around with the phone. The thread turns out to be a very long and expository “Ask Me Anything” (Reddit AMA) session and is full of first-look impressions about the S9. The Reddit user hinted that indeed the Galaxy S9 is close in design to the S8 but the S9 doesn’t have a thicker side bezel just as seen on leaked renders. The major difference between both models is that this time around the fingerprint sensor is mounted underneath the rear camera and according to the dude, this still made him hit the rear camera a few times while trying to unlock the phone.

Another feature that got confirmed by the Redditor is the dual stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. One of the speakers would be located at the bottom, while a second one will be at the top, doubling as an earpiece. The sound output from the dual stereo speakers were said to have seen a major improvement compared to the Galaxy S8. Yet another major feature of the Galaxy S9 which could be its biggest selling point, apart from the chipset (Exynos 9810/SD 845) would be the cameras. The rear camera is earlier tipped as coming with variable aperture and the source claims the camera can now do “4k60fps and higher framerates at 720p480 and 1080p240.” Looks like there is no 1000fps slow-mo, but the model which he had access to was the Snapdragon 845 model for the US, and the device in question was not a finalized retail version, so we could still get the slow mo.

Furthermore, the Redditor revealed that one feature that will be heavily promoted after the Galaxy S9 hits the market is the new 3D Emoji which allows users to create an avatar and control its facial features, similar to Apple’s animoji. The guy didn’t disclose the pricing, claiming they aren’t allowed to discuss that but he just mentioned that the freebies that Samsung throws with the Galaxy S9 may take a different dimension compared to previous Galaxy S-series launches in the US.

Motorola Cuts $100 Off The Moto X4 Price In The US

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Feb 19, 2018

The deals never seem to stop at Motorola. Earlier this year, the Lenovo-owned company discounted a bunch of its phones. It was then followed by Valentine’s Day deals. Now, the Moto X4 is getting a new price cut to celebrate President’s Day in the US.

The Moto X4 originally launched for $399 in the US, though it comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. This year alone, we have seen it sell for $349 but now you can pick it up for just $299 or $16.67/month. This is $100 off its launch price.

That’s not the cheapest you can get it. There are two versions of the Moto X4 in the US. The one above is the original variant with Amazon Alexa pre-installed. The second variant is an Android One version sold on the Project Fi Network. The latter can be bought for $249 or $10.38 for 24 months. That is $150 off its original list price.

So depending on the one you go for, you can save $100 or $150. The official Moto site says the deal (non-Android one) lasts till March 3. There is no info as to how long the Project Fi variant will remain at that price.

The Moto X4 has a 5.2” 1920 x 1080 display and is powered by the Snapdragon 630 processor. It has dual rear cameras (12MP + 8MP) and a 16MP front facing camera with its own LED flash.