Huawei Nova 3e Launching on March 20 with Notch Design, Dual Rear Cameras

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Mar 12, 2018

The Huawei Mate 10 Lite smartphone was launched with in monikers like Maimang 6, Nova 2i and Honor 9i in different markets. In the same way, it is speculated that the upcoming Huawei P20 Lite may debut in select markets as Nova 3e. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Nova 3e will be made official on March 20.

The launch invite of the Huawei Nova 3e not only confirms its launch date, but also the Chinese text present states that it will be arriving with a new generation of full screen design. The actual Nova 3e could look like the P20 Lite shown below.

Since the Nova 3e is expected to borrow all its specs from the P20 Lite, it is expected to house a 5.84-inch display that will support FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The mid-range Kirin 659 chipset may power it along with 4 GB of RAM. It is rumored to come with a native storage of 64 GB. For additional storage, it may feature a microSD card slot.

The notch of the phone is pegged to feature a 24-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel that features a fingerprint reader is also equipped with 16-megpaixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It will arrive preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo OS that will be skinned with EMUI 8.0. The handset will be fueled by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Nova 3e is expected to come in color choices like Blue, Black< Rose Gold and Gold. The pricing of the phone is expected to get confirmed on its launch date. The Chinese manufacturer will be also launching the P20 and P20 Pro flagship phones on March 27.

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Xiaomi Mi 7 May Arrive with Display Notch, 3D Facial Recognition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2018

In the previous month, the alleged firmware files of the Xiaomi Mi 7 had revealed some of its key features by XDA Developers. Today, the publication has come across newer firmware files of the Mi 7 through which it is now known that it may feature a notch display, IR (Infrared Camera) sensor and a larger battery.

Xiaomi was expected to launch the Mi 7 as the first flagship phone of the year. Instead, the company will be launching the Snapdragon 845 Mi MIX 2S before the Mi 7 on March 27. The arrival of the Mi 7 has been reportedly delayed as the company wanted to bring some important changes on it. The new firmware files of the Mi 7 suggest that it will be arriving with a new design featuring a display notch like the iPhone X.

The notch of the iPhone X features Face ID sensor along with TrueDepth Camera that can unlock it or authenticate payments through 3D facial recognition. The new firmware files contain many references to a display notch within the MIUI Camera, MIUI System UI and MIUI Settings. The code for the notch that has been found in these apps are responsible for modifying the height of the status bar and hiding the ability to modify the icons for battery indicator and notification in status bar settings of MIUI.

The MIUI Keyguard app is an app associated with the lock screen and its related features. It contains a new method that is dubbed as openIRCamera. It could be related to Face Unlock feature of MUI. Hence, it is speculated that the IRCamera could refer to the Infrared Camera sensor. This indicates that like the iPhone X, the Xiaomi Mi 7 may support 3D facial scanning.

The new firmware files corroborate some previously leaked information that the Mi 7 will be arriving with an OLED display along with Always-On Display function. It also confirms that the Snapdragon 845 will be present under its hood. Previous firmware files had claimed that the Mi 7 has 3,170mAh battery. Another change that has been spotted on new firmware files it the presence of a larger battery of 3,400mAh capacity.

Last month, well-known tipster Mocha RQ had also claimed that the Mi 7 may feature a display notch. He had revealed that it will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Few hours ago, the Xiaomi Mi 7 had appeared on Geekbench with SD845, 6 GB of RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo. It is also rumored to include support for 7.5W wireless charging. Lastly, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is rumored to get announced in June

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Latest OPPO R15 Teaser Confirms 6GB RAM and 128GB Storage

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 12, 2018

OPPO has released an official teaser for its upcoming phone and it confirms two of the key specs. The OPPO R15 is its next flagship and save for its processor(s) which is mid-range, every other feature is what you will find in high-end phones.

The new teaser doesn’t show the phone but confirms that it will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. While 6GB of RAM isn’t new to OPPO phones, 128GB of storage is still not common. The R9 Plus is the only other OPPO phone that comes to mind with that amount of storage.

The teaser also confirms the full-screen display which TENAA reveals to be 6.28” with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. The display will also have a cut-out at the top just like the iPhone X albeit smaller.

The OPPO R15 will come with a Helio P60 processor with a dual-core AI processor. It will also have a 20MP selfie camera, 16MP+5MP dual rear cameras, and a 3450mAh battery.

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Honor 7C Launched; 5.99 Full-view Display, SD 450, Smart Selfie Shooter, Starts at ¥899 (~$142)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 12, 2018

Huawei’s Honor brand has launched the Honor 7C in China and the smartphone comes with a number of surprises. The Honor 7C adopts the still trending Full-screen design with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device also comes with a sleek design and dual rear cameras and the selfie shooter packs facial recognition feature and some smart features for better selfies.

Specifications

The Honor 7C sports a large 5.99-inch TFT LCD IPS display with an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by an unnamed 14nm Octa-core chipset clocked at 1.8GHz, with integrated Adreno 506 GPU. Huawei chose to keep the identity of the processor a secret but it is interesting to note that none of Huawei’s Hisilicon line of chipsets from the mid-range to the flagship chips integrates the Adreno GPU. The Honor 7C likely packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor which is built on the 14nm silicon and comes with support for FHD+ displays. The chipset is clocked at 1.8GHz maximum and integrates an Adreno 506 GPU. Going further, the processor is paired with 3GB of RAM on the standard version while there is a 4GB RAM version. The 3GB RAM version houses 32GB of storage while the 4GB RAM models feature 64GB of storage. Both storages are expandable up to 256GB.

The 7C is a dual SIM smartphone and has the SIM card tray located on the left side of the display. There is also an independent microSD slot and so users won’t need to sacrifice a SIM slot for microSD as is the case with some models.

On the camera end, the Honor midrange model packs a dual camera setup at the rear. Design-wise, the camera is located on the top left corner and is aligned horizontally with an LED flash on the inner edge. All three sits on a bump which isn’t too high but is noticeable. The rear cameras comprise a 13MP + 2MP combination. The secondary camera is a bokeh camera which should create vivid shots with blurred bckground. At the front, the Honor 7C packs an 8MP selfie shooter with the display acting as a smart soft light which illuminates when selfies are to be taken. The brightness of the light is determined by the level of illumination of the environment. Honor shared some camera samples shot by the selfie cameras and it doesn’t disappoint. You can check out the pictures after the post.

Furthermore, the Honor 7C runs on the latest EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo OS out of the box. The device also packs a 3000mAh battery which is optimised to provide longer battery life.

Pricing & Availability

The Honor 7C comes with a price that will shock you. The standard version having 3GB RAM+ 32GB storage is priced at just 899 Yuan (~$142) which is very affordable. On the other hand, the higher version with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage comes in at 1,299 Yuan (~$205). You’ll agree the smartphone is offered at a very cheap price considering the specification and premium build. The device will go on sale at 10 AM on March 13 via Huawei Mall, Jingdong, Tmall, Suning, Gome and Weipin. Presale is already ongoing on the various channels. There’s no word yet on when the model will roll out globally.

New Photos And Video Show Huawei P20 Lite With Its Notch And An Amazing Glass Back

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 12, 2018

The Huawei P20 line-up will be announced on March 27 in a dedicated event which will be held in Paris. Huawei P20 Lite will be the cheapest variant of the trio and it has just appeared in a new live photo which shows its rear side. With an outstanding glass back in Blue, the phone is reminiscent of the best-seller Honor 8 which has been one of the most attractive smartphones of recent years. The lucid glass back houses a dual camera in a vertical configuration with a LED flash under it, and a fingerprint reader placed centrally. The frame of the Blue Huawei P20 Lite seems to be made of metal.

The photo confirms the previously leaked shots, the press renders surfaced online and the images published by the Chinese regulatory agency TENAA after its official certification. Other photos and a hands-on video are showing the front side as well. On the front, Huawei P20 Lite will sport a bezel-less display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and an iPhone X-like notch. But even though there will be a notch, we will see a thicker bezel on the lower side. The display should have a size of 5.84 inches and it should show images at a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

Under the hood, we expect to see the octa-core Kirin 659 chipset, the same which powers the latest Huawei midranges like Honor 7X and Honor 9 Lite. The chipset will be accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The vertical dual camera should have resolutions of 16 and 2 MP, while on the front side there should be a single selfie snapper with a resolution of 24 MP. The battery should have a capacity of 2900 mAh, while the operating system installed will be Android 8.0 Oreo customized with the EMUI 8.0.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Dual Camera Teaser Could be Hinting Slow Motion Video Shooting

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2018

Xiaomi is building hype around the upcoming Mi MIX 2S flagship phone by releasing the teasers on some of its key features on Weibo. Recently, it has confirmed that the Snapdragon 845 chipset would be fueling the Mi MIX 2S. The company has also teased that the smartphone would be equipped with AI dual cameras and wireless charging. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released yet another teaser on Weibo to hint the camera prowess of the phone.

The Weibo post featuring a teaser image that show clapping hands asks Xiaomi fans to guess on the new camera feature that will be arriving on the Mi MIX 2S. As mentioned above, it has been already revealed that the handset will be coming with AI driven dual rear cameras. The clapping hands teaser suggest that the camera of the Mi MIX 2S may support fast focusing or slow-motion video shooting or both.

Last week, a leakster from China had revealed leaked photos of the Mi MIX 2S. He had shared the following watermarked image to show that the handset will indeed feature AI driveni dual cameras. The tipster had also claimed that the Mi MIX 2S will carry support for 960 fps.

The leaked photos of the phone that have surfaced recently have shown that its back panel will be featuring a vertically arrange dual camera setup. One of the recent teasers have suggested that both the camera sensors can work independently. Recent reports have hinted that the one of its dual camera sensors could be the Sony IMX363 sensor. All the teasers surrounding the camera of the Mi MIX 2S clearly hints that it will offer stellar photography experience.

As far as other specs and features of the phone are concerned, it expected to come with FHD+ display of 6.01 inches, 6 GB / 8 GB RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB storage options, Android Oreo, 3,400mAh battery and rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi will be unveiling the Mi MIX 2S through a launch event in Shanghai on March 27. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on its pricing.

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You May Want To Stay Away From Sony’s Xperia XZ2 2-in-1 Dongle

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 12, 2018

The alternate title for this post should be “How to not charge your phone while charging it” because that is practically what Sony’s Xperia XZ2 Type-C 2-in-1 cable does.

The flagship phone which was unveiled at MWC 2018 doesn’t have an audio jack. So you are left with listening to audio files over Bluetooth, through an USB-C audio dongle or via a pair of USB-C headphones. If you choose either of the last two, that means you can’t charge and use your headphones at the same time.

Sony wants you to be able to use your 3.5mm headphones and charge your phone at the same time (at least that’s the idea), so it made the USB Type-C 2-in-1 Cable EC270 – a dongle that has 3.5mm and USB-C input ports at one end for your earphones and charging cable respectively, and a USB-C connector that plugs into your phone at the other end.

All you have to do is plug in your earphone and charging cable to the dongle and connect it to your phone and you can listen and charge at the same time.

The problem is that while you will do the former, you may not be charging your phone seeing as the dongle’s power output is limited to 5V/0.5A (2.5W)! We don’t have to explain how that power rating practically doesn’t translate to your phone charging especially if you are using the phone at the same time.

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OnePlus 5 And OnePlus 5T Starts Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Beta Update

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Jeet

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Mar 12, 2018

After rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for its OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones earlier this year, OnePlus has now started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo beta update for both the phones.

The OxygenOS Open Beta 6 for the OnePlus 5 and the OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 5T is now based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.

The update is about 1.6GB in size and comes with the Android security patch for February 2018. The update will be available over-the-air (OTA) for those users who have already flashed a previous Open Beta build. However, for those who’ve not flashed Open Beta build, they’ll need to flash this new update manually by downloading it from downloads.oneplus.net.

It also comes with a new call pick-up gesture, enabling users to answer the call by raising the phone. Besides general bug fixes and improvements, the company has added more clock styles for ambient display and has added new optimizations in gaming mode for immersive gaming experience including power saving and pausing adaptive brightness.

For the OnePlus Switch, the company has also added support to migrate application data, allowing users to switch between devices seamlessly. Further, for the OnePlus 5T, the update also brings optimized full-screen gesture support.

Currently, the OnePlus 5T is the flagship smartphone from the China-based company, which was launched in November last year. It comes with a 6.01-inch Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and is available in two variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. It comes with a 16-megapixel primary sensor at the back, with a wide-angle lens and large f/1.7 aperture.

Compared to its predecessor OnePlus 5, the secondary telephoto lens on the 5T has now been replaced by a 20-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture for better low-light photography and improved depth-of-field. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery which also supports Dash Charging.

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Meizu E3 Could be Arriving as Redmi Note 5 Killer with Snapdragon 636, 6 GB RAM, Sony IMX363

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2018

Last week, Lenovo Group VP had teased that that the upcoming Lenovo S5 phone would be a worthy competitor for the Xiaomi’s forthcoming Redmi Note 5 mid-range phone. Meizu has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in Beijing on March 21 to announce the Meizu E3 smartphone. Fresh information reveals that the Meizu E3 will be also a Redmi Note 5 killer phone as it is speculated to include Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and Sony IMX363 sensor.

Last month, Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone in India. It is the first Redmi Note phone to feature 6 GB of RAM. Moreover, it is also the first phone ever to be fueled by Snapdragon 636 SoC. Xiaomi has recently confirmed that the Redmi Note 5 that is debuting on March 16 in China will be powered by Snapdragon 636 and 6 GB of RAM. This is clear indication from the company that the Redmi Note 5 Pro that was launched in India could be heading to China as the Redmi Note 5 phone.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the Redmi Note 5 Pro includes a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. The TENAA listing of the Meizu E3 has revealed that it is also fueled by 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. Fresh information suggests that the Meizu E3 will be also equipped with Snapdragon 636 SoC. It will be a Redmi Note 5 killer as it also expected to arrive with 6 GB of RAM like the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

The TENAA certification of the Meizu E3 has revealed that it will be equipped with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD+ resolution. The handset will be powered by a 3,300mAh battery.

Apart from 6 GB RAM option, the Meizu E3 will be also available in 4 GB RAM variant. The handset is also expected to be available in 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. It will be arriving with a microSD card slot. The below render of the phone shows it will be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Android 7.1.1 Nougat will be available pre-installed on the Meizu E3. It will be arriving with a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the phone will be fitted with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup.

As far as the camera prowess is concerned, Meizu Li Nan had recently claimed on Weibo that the camera of the Meizu E3 will be better than Meizu Note 6. He had also shared a same image of the photo that was snapped using the Meizu E3’s dual rear cameras.

The Meizu Note 6’s dual camera setup comprises of Sony IMX362 and Samsung 2L7 sensors. Leaked information reveals that the Sony IMX363 that is available on the ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z smartphones will be arriving on the Meizu E3 phone.

Rumors are rife that the Meizu E3 will be coming with a 2,299 Yuan (~$363). According to its TENAA certification, the handset is expected to arrive in Champagne Gold, Obsidian Black and Dark Blue.

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Preorder ZTE Nubia M2 Smartphone For Only $199.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 12, 2018

The ZTE Nubia M2 smartphone was launched in June, last year. As expected, the long-awaited phone garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves.

While the Nubia M2 smartphone grabbed the attention of gadget buffs with its impressive specs, the phone failed to impress cost-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to empty their pockets to buy a smartphone. But that’s about to change.

Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the coveted phone without burning a hole in their pocket, Banggood is giving them an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money. Let’s check out the details.

The Nubia M2 is up for preorder on Banggood bearing a relatively steep price tag of $299.99; however, you can save a lot of money simply by using coupon code ‘BG128M2’ at the time of checking out. Here’s how.

You can save $100 while preordering the Nubia M2 smartphone by applying the aforesaid coupon code. In other words, you can bring your grand total down to only $199.99.

In terms of specs, the ZTE Nubia M2 smartphone sports a 5.5 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at a pixel density of 401 PPI. It uses Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection.

The Nubia M2 offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor, paired with an Adreno 506 GPU, under the hood. The phone runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Nubia UI 4.0 running on top.

You can click here to check out the full specification and use the coupon code before it expires. It’s worth noting that the coupon code will be valid for only 3000 pieces.

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Sony Xperia R1 And Xperia R1 Plus Starts Receiving Android Oreo Update

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Jeet

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Mar 12, 2018

Last year, Sony made a come-back in the mid-range smartphone market by launching Xperia R1 and Xperia R1 Plus in the Indian market. The phones, which are exclusive to the Indian market, have now started receiving the Android Oreo update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Xperia R1 and the Xperia R1 Plus brings features like reminders for unfinished tasks such as emails in drafts and messages. It also comes with a new feature called Xperia Actions which intelligently suggests actions based on user’s usage with all new games and community features. Further, the update brings contextual menus for app shortcuts which on long pressing will show more options.

The new update also brings several core Android Oreo features including Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, Notification dots, Smart Autofill, redesigned Quick Settings menu, faster boot time, and other bug fixes and system improvements, along with a relatively new Android security patch.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update has build number S001011_180224. On the Sony forum, several users are complaining about the Wi-fi SSID connection and some third-party app crashes after Oreo update. Some users are unable to upload/download media from WhatsApp. A few users are also facing issues with Google Play Store showing notice of it being uncertified.

The Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus smartphones were launched in October 2017 at Rs 12,990 and Rs 14,900 respectively. At the time of launch, the Japan-based company had said that these phones are exclusively for the Indian market and will be manufactured locally.

The Xperia R1 features a 5.2-inch TFT LCD display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage with microSD card slot for storage expansion.

The phone comes with a 13-megapixel camera on the back with LED Flash and Sony‘s own Predictive Hybrid Autofocus which uses object tracking and motion prediction to focus on moving objects. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera that also has the same Predictive Hybrid focusing system.

Coming to the Xperia R1 Plus, it comes with the same set of specs except for the RAM and storage. It packs 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. All the other specs, including display, processor and camera sensors remains same.

Both the devices run Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and connectivity options include Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 4G VoLTE. It comes with a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. Both phones are powered by a 2,620mAh battery.

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Nokia 8 Pro Pegged to Sport Impressive Specs With Cheaper Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2018

Nokia 8 Sirocco handset was introduced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in the previous month. It is nothing but an improved edition of the Nokia 8 flagship from last year. Recent leaks have revealed that HMD Global will be launching two Snapdragon 845 chipset flagship phones this year. These include the cheaper Nokia 8 Pro and the premium Nokia 9. The rumor mill has leaked some key details of the Nokia 8 Pro in the recent weeks.

The Nokia 8 Pro may arrive as upgraded edition of the Nokia 8 Sirocco. Some rumors have claimed that it may feature the same 12-megapixel dual camera setup that is available on the Nokia 8 Sirocco. However, some reports claim that it may feature a pair of 16-megapixel snappers. Also, it may feature a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The Nokia 8 Pro may house a 6.01-inch display that will carry support for 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 powered phone may come in two models. The base model may feature 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage whereas the higher model may have 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The handset may feature a glass rear. This indicates that it may carry support for wireless charging. A 4,000mAh battery may fuel the budget flagship phone. It is expected to come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it may be equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Like the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 8 Pro may also arrive as an Android One device. It is rumored to debut in August this year.

In September, the Finnish company may launch the Nokia 9 flagship phone. The premium flagship driven by the same Snapdragon 845 SoC may come with some topnotch features such as wireless charging, in-screen fingerprint scanner and penta-lens camera setup on its rear.

We advise our readers to digest this report with a grain of salt and wait for more information on the Nokia 8 Pro and Nokia 9 flagships through upcoming leaks.

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Xiaomi Mi 7 Codenamed as Dipper Appears with Snapdragon 845, 6 GB RAM on Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 12, 2018

Xiaomi will be announcing the Snapdragon 845 chipset powered Mi MIX 2S flagship phone on March 27. Few months after its launch, the Chinese manufacturer is also expected to unleash the Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship phone. It is also rumored to be fueled by the same Snapdragon 845 chipset A mysterious Xiaomi device labelled as Xiaomi Dipper has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with SD845. Hence, it is speculated that the Xiaomi Mi 7 may have appeared as Xiaomi Dipper on Geekbench.

Xiaomi is known for using names of constellation for codenaming its Mi series of smartphones. For instance, the Mi 6, Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S and Mi 5 were respectively codenamed as Sagit, Natrium, Capricorn and Gemini. Hence, the Dipper codename could refer to Big Dipper constellation. This indicates that Dipper phone that has surfaced on Geekbench could be the upcoming Mi 7.

As it can be seen in the screengrab of Xiaomi Dipper’s Geekbench listing, it is driven by Snapdragon 845 chipset along with 6 GB of RAM. It is running on Android 8.0 Oreo. In single-core test, it has scored 2449 whereas in multi-core test, it has reached a score of 8309. Previous reports have revealed that Qualcomm and Xiaomi have collaborated to optimize the performance of SD845 chipset. The Geekbench scores of the alleged Mi 7 suggest that it will be able to deliver monstrous performance.

The alleged firmware files of the Xiaomi Mi 7 have revealed that it may feature an OLED display that will also bring along Always-On Display function. A recent report had claimed that the handset may house a 6.01-inch OLED display by Samsung. It may feature an iPhone X-like notch and may also feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Also, it is expected to arrive with support for 7.5W wireless charging like the iPhone X. It is speculated that Xiaomi may unveil the Mi 7 flagship in June this year.

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Nokia 9 Could Come With A Notch And An Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor: Report

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 12, 2018

After the arrival of the Apple iPhone X, everyone seems to have caught the notch bug. According to a new report published by NPU even Nokia 9, the most powerful HMD Global flagship of 2018, will feature a notch up front. This obviously hints at the presence of a display with a high screen-to-body ratio and very narrow bezels. Indeed, the notch is used by smartphone manufacturers to minimize the bezels on the upper portion of the display. Given that the phone will have very narrow bezels and there will be no space for a physical Home key with a fingerprint reader on the front, Nokia 9 could include an under-display fingerprint reader.

According to the report, users will just need to touch the display to unlock the phone, thanks to the new chip unveiled by Synaptics. We have already seen such a fingerprint reader on the Vivo X20 Plus UD and it will be also present on its successor Vivo X21. According to NPU, Nokia 9 will be a totally different device from the Nokia 8 Sirocco released at MWC 2018, even though Nokia 8 Sirocco was supposed to be called Nokia 9 before the official announcement. Among other specs, Nokia 9 (2018) is expected to sport a curved edge-to-edge display like the Nokia 8 Sirocco, but it will likely have an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Further, we expect to see a very innovative camera. Previous leaks have suggested that this device will come with a Penta-lens camera co-engineered with Carl Zeiss. Under the hood, there should be the best SoC by Qualcomm. We are referring to the octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC which can run at a max frequency of 2.9 GHz and includes a dedicated module for artificial intelligence. We still have no info about the launch date of the handset, neither about its availability and its launch price.

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Buy Xiaomi ROIDMI 3S Car Charger For Only $14.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 12, 2018

The recently debuted ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth car charger is designed to add more comfort to your trip. It comes with a 3.4A output which renders fast charge speed for a slew of electronic devices. You can now get your hands on this highly useful car charger by shelling out just $14.99 on GearBest.

The site is offering a considerable 24% discount on the device’s original asking price of $19.99 for a limited period of time, but that’s not all. First 20 units of the ROIDMI 3S car charger will be sold for just $9.99 daily at 9:00 UTC. This promo is slated to end on March 19.

The ROIDMI 3S car charger boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features. For instance, it includes the Bluetooth MP3 player function which allows music lovers to enjoy their favorite music on the way.
Moreover, this will not be interrupted even by incoming calls since the device comes with hands-free call option as well. Aside from that, it sports a voltage display which lets you keep track of the battery condition to ensure safer driving.

The Flash Sale discount is valid for the black-tinted, international version of ROIDMI 3S car charger and it is slated to end soon. It is also worth noting that there were only 358 pieces left at the time of writing.

If you want to take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end, head straight to this link. You can also check out the full specification of the ROIDMI 3S Bluetooth music car charger.

Motorola Denies Layoff Was Massive, Says Moto Z Series Unaffected

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 11, 2018

A few days ago, it was reported that Lenovo (Motorola) had laid off a large percentage of its staff in Chicago. According to an employee, the workforce was cut by half. Lenovo has issued a statement saying that the report is false.

In a response to an inquiry by Engadget, Lenovo did admit that there were layoffs but added that it didn’t affect half of its workforce in Chicago. It also that the “Moto Z family will continue”.

Motorola explained that the layoff is due to a “worldwide resource action” it planned last last year which is supposed to be carried out over several quarters and will affect less than 2% of its global workforce.

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Samsung Galaxy S7, Note 8 & A series (2017) Android Oreo Update Dates Revealed

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 11, 2018

Samsung has already released Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 but is yet to confirm the release date of the update for the Galaxy Note 8. Well, not until now. Samsung may have revealed the timetable for its next Oreo roll out for the Note 8 as well as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy A3. The release details were spotted on the website – Güncelmiyiz which is owned and operated by Samsung Turkey.

The website is known for providing details about upcoming firmware updates for Samsung devices. So it is interesting to observe the latest update which reflects that Android 8.0 Oreo is the next major OS update for the Galaxy Note 8 and the firmware is in the test phase right now with a “planned update date” of March 30. In addition to the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo release date, the website also mentions that Android 8.0 Oreo is in the test phase for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge with a planned release date of April 13. Similar information is also given for the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 (2017) all of which are listed to receive the Oreo update on May 25 this year. In addition, the 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S3 is scheduled to receive Oreo on May 4.

Although the details seem to be for the models in use in Turkey, we expect the rollout to extend to other markets when they become available in Turkey. But we may want to take this not too seriously as the updates may not arrive n the stipulated dates. However, expect the rollout to happen anything within the time frame revealed on the website.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Leaked Photos Reveal Design from Front and Rear

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 11, 2018

With just over two weeks remaining for the official unveiling of the Mi MIX 2S, more and more fresh images of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship are surfacing on Weibo. New images of the alleged phone that have emerged today reveals its front and rear design.

The front view of the alleged Mi MIX 2S in the new image shows that the upper and side bezels are slimmer than the bottom bezel. Leaked firmware files of the Mi MIX 2S have recently revealed that its selfie camera will be placed on the bottom bezel of the phone.

Xiaomi has recently hinted through a teaser that the Mi MIX 2S will be enabled with wireless charging. Since glass rear of the phone has a glossy appeal in the leaked image, it seems that it could be wearing a glass panel that facilities wireless charging.

The black colored rear panel features a fingerprint scanner. However, some of the leaked photos that have appeared in the recent past have hinted that it will be coming with an under-display fingerprint scanner. The top-left corner has a dual camera setup which includes vertically arranged camera sensors separated by an LED flash.

Most of the images of the Mi MIX 2S that have surfaced in the recent past seem to contradict each other. Hence, there is a possibility that the rumor mill could be leaking images of prototype of Mi MIX 2S. Real renders of the forthcoming Xiaomi flagship may appear later this week or in the coming week.

What’s your opinion on the above photos of the Mi MIX 2S? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus Up For Pre-Order In Europe

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 11, 2018

After the official announcement at MWC 2018 later last month, Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus have been made available to pre-order in three European countries. The latest high-end devices by HMD Global can now be ordered on Amazon in France, Spain, and Italy. The price slightly changes depending on the country, but it remains close to the official launch price announced by the Finnish giant. Nokia 8 Sirocco which is actually the most powerful flagship by HMD Global has a price of €767 in Italy, €761 in Spain and €755 in France.

The original launch price of the handset is €749. Nokia 7 Plus, the first smartphone with Android One released by Nokia, is up for pre-orders with a price tag of €405 in Spain, €409 in Italy and €402 in France. Just to remind you, Nokia 8 Sirocco offers a premium design with a glass back, a stainless steel frame and IP68 certification which makes it waterproof. Its display has a 5.5-inch size and a classic 16:9 aspect ratio, but its bezels are very narrow, and it has a 2K resolution. Under the hood, the phone has an octa-core Snapdragon 835 chipset by Qualcomm, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. On the rear side, there is a dual camera setup with resolutions of 12 + 13 MP, while the selfie snapper has a 5 MP resolution.

The battery has a capacity of 3260 mAh. Nokia 7 Plus is an upper midrange device and it is the first phone by the company to sport a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a 6-inch size and a Full HD+ resolution. On the hardware side, it offers an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of internal storage. Here we got a dual camera setup as well, but both sensors have a 12 MP resolution. The selfie camera has a resolution of 16 MP and the battery has a 3800 mAh capacity. Here are the links to pre-order the handsets:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Now Supports iPhone X-Like Gestures Thanks To MIUI 9.5 Beta Update

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 11, 2018

With the trending borderless 18:9 displays and the absence of virtual and physical keys outside of the display, gestures are becoming useful every day. With its new iPhone X, Apple decided to switch from the physical Home key to gestures in order to make navigation easier. Now, even Xiaomi is replacing the Home key and capacitive key with on-screen gestures which seem like the ones supported by the iPhone X.

After enabling them on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus and Mi Mix 2, the Chinese company has rolled out a Beta update in order to enable them on the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as well. We are referring to the MIUI 9.5 Global Beta update, which can only be installed by users who joined the beta testing phase. It is not a stable update, so it is not suitable for daily use as it may contain bugs.

But if you install it, you will be able to use the iPhone X-like gestures on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. There are three basic gestures included in this update. It is possible to swipe up from the bottom of the screen to go Home from apps or other menus. You can swipe up till the center of the screen to open the recent apps tray, and you can swipe from the left edge or right edge of the screen to go back. Each of the Android capacitive keys present on previous Xiaomi midrangers has been replaced by gestures.

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