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After The Frame Comes The Wall; Samsung’s The Wall Modular TV Is A 146-inch Monster!

Samsung has announced a surprise package for CES 2018, its first actually because we believe more are on the way. The product is a 146-inch Modular TV which utilizes microLED technology to produce its pictures. The smartTV dubbed The Wall brings to mind the innovative canvas-like smartTV called The Frame which the tech giant launched last year. The microLED technology which the TV uses to produce its pictures is based on Samsung’s Cinema Screen technology, designed for movie theaters. This isn’t Samsung’s largest TV panel as the tech giant launched a bigger 170-inch smart TV at CES 2016.Samsung The Wall

As stated, The Wall comes in a 146-inch size (diagonal) and this is the house size version but it can get even bigger as it uses a modular design. Samsung hinted that users can add or remove modules to make their TV bigger or smaller in any configuration, thus removing previous limitations on screen size. The tech giant was quick to note that the increase in size comes with zero impact on the performance of the display.Samsung MicroLED TV

The Wall MicroLED TV uses an array of millions of individual tine LEDs to create images, quite different from the traditional LED-based LCD TVs which use a liquid crystal layer and an LED backlight. This technology bears similarity to the one used in scoreboards and jumbo screens, but it is scaled for home use.

Read Also: Samsung Launches The World’s Smallest DRAM Chip

The MicroLED technology at play on the monstrous-sized TV also has the potential for infinite contrast just like OLED TVs because each LED can turn on and off individually. The smartTV can also achieve a massive 2000 nits brightness, arguably higher than any LED LCD we’ve seen. Samsung is yet to disclose the TV’s resolution but it can achieve DVI-P3 color. There is no word yet on the pricing or availability but Samsung revealed that the MicroLED TV will ship this year.

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Honor 7X Red Arriving Soon in Multiple Markets as Limited Edition Variant

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 has started and Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has announced the arrival of the Honor View 10 in the U.S. markets. The Chinese firm has also confirmed that it will be soon releasing a limited edition red color variant for the Honor 7X in multiple markets.

Various smartphone OEMs have red colored versions of their phones. Here is a list of our favorite red smartphones from 2017. None of these phones carry an inexpensive price tag as the red variant of the Honor 7X. Starting from Feb. 14, Honor will be selling the red Honor 7X in markets like the U.S., the U.K, France, Germany Italy, Spain, Russia and India. Since it is limited edition, the Chinese company will be selling only 20,000 units of the Honor 7X red in these countries.

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Also, in each of the aforementioned countries, Honor will be giving away Honor Monster AM15 headphones as a special gift for the first 100 buyers. The red Honor 7X will be available through Honor’s online store. There is no confirmation on whether it will be made available through online retailing partners.

The red Honor 7X is expected to carry a price tag of $199 in the U.S. The other color variants such as black, blue and gold are already available in the country with the same pricing.

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Read More: Honor 7X vs Xiaomi Mi A1: Popular Mid-Range Phone Specs Comparison

The Honor 7X has a 5.93-inch 18:9 aspect ratio supporting screen that produces FHD+ resolution of 2,160 x 1080 pixels. It runs on Kirin 659 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 32 GB and it includes support for microSD card. It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel and a rear-mounted 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera system. It is driven by 3,340mAh battery.

 

Buy Roborock S50 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Just $444 On GearBest

If you like walking on the floor with bare feet without worrying about the litter and other dust bunnies, we have good news for you. The Roborock S50 smart robot vacuum cleaner is currently up for grabs for just $499.99 on GearBest.

This is a considerable 26% reduction in the device’s original asking price. Moreover, you get to choose from three different sizes including first-generation, second-generation, and second-generation International Version EU Plug. It is available in rose gold and white color options.


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Equipped with 2-in-1 Sweep and Mop feature, the Roborock S50 smart robot vacuum cleaner is an extremely intelligent home cleaning device. It not only sweeps the floor, but the device also polishes your floor with the mopping pad.

It’s worth noting that only 147 pieces were left at the time of writing. If you want to buy the Roborock S50, head straight to this link before the promo comes to an end in 4 days.

Honor View 10, the AI Focused Smartphone Introduced in the U.S. at CES 2018

In December 2017, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had debuted the View 10 in Europe. During the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, the company has introduced the smartphone in the U.S.

The View 10 has a 5.8-inch IPS LCD display that offers 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. It is powered by Kirin 970 that brings along a dedicated AI chip (neural processing unit) for handling AI tasks.

The AI chip allows the smartphone to continuously detect different scenes like nature, pet, text, portrait and so on. It scans at a very fast rate of 33 times per second. The View 10 can also perform real-time translation through the Microsoft Translator app. The Chinese firm has confirmed that it will be releasing a developer SDK that will let anyone to create an app that will work on the AI capabilities of the phone.

The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM. It includes a native storage of 128 GB and also carries support for microSD card. It is packed with a 3,750 mAh battery that is coupled with Huawei’s SuperCharge fast charging technology. The 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup sits on the back panel of the phone. For snapping selfies, it is equipped with a 13-megapixel front camera. It comes preloaded with EMUI 8.0 that is based on Android 8.0 Oreo. Honor has teamed up with Snapchat to add a virtual button inside the camera app for easily sharing selfie shots.

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Read More: Honor V10 Teardown Points At A Perfect Smartphone That Is Easy To Repair

Honor did not confirm on the pricing of the View 10 for the U.S. markets. However, it is expected to get confirmed soon. In Europe, the View 10 is available with a pricing of 499 euros (~$600). The Chinese firm has also confirmed on the arrival of Honor 7X mid-range smartphone in limited red color option in the U.S. and multiple markets.

 

 

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Microsoft Surface Phone Seems to Exist

Microsoft is yet to release an official statement on whether it will be launching its own smartphone in the near future. However, recent patent filings for smartphone/tablet hybrid from the company have suggested that the company may introduce the highly anticipated Surface Phone soon. It appears that the company is really working on a Surface Phone as an engineer from Microsoft China has accidentally confirmed its existence.

On a Chinese Q&A site, a user had complained on the poor integration of the Cortana assistant on Android. An engineer with a Microsoft owned account replied on it by saying that the reason behind it is the lack of permissions available on Android platform.

Well, the only place it can currently work fine is on Microsoft’s Windows 10 OS. The engineer went on to say that the Cortana would be working perfectly on the Surface Phone. However, he was quick enough to edit his answer to add that he is not sure whether the Surface Phone exists.

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Read More: Microsoft’s Patent Show How it is Experimenting to Add a Large Camera in Thin Smartphone/Tablet Hybrid

Rumors have it that the Surface Phone could be codenamed as Andromeda. It may feature a large display that will allow users to use it as a tablet. The folding mechanism on it may also make it possible to use it like a smartphone. Some reports claim that company may debut the Surface Phone later this year.

Do you think that Microsoft will re-enter smartphone business with a better product to take on the likes of Apple, Samsung and Google? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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Vivo To Showcase A New UnderDisplay Fingerprint SmartPhone On January 10

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is about to kick-off and we are expecting some major announcements in terms of new technology. In line with that, Vivo has officially announced that it will be showcasing a phone with a new fingerprint sensor technology at the event on 10th January.

Going by the teaser image released by the China-based smartphone manufacturer, it is clear that the company is planning to showcase a phone with under display fingerprint sensor technology.

Vivo Fingerprint Technology Showcase CES

With full-screen displays going mainstream, the demand for the fingerprint sensors embedded under display has intensified. For devices will full-screen display, the under display fingerprint sensor is believed to be the most convenient way to unlock devices, instead of a standalone sensor placed on the back side of the phone, or embedded on the home button.

Recently, Synaptics launched Clear ID FS9500 optical in-display fingerprint scanner for smartphones, marking a milestone in fingerprint sensor technology. The sensor can be used with wet, dry and cold fingerprints. It remains well-protected under the durable glass of the screen and is a water-resistant as well as scratch-resistant.

 

Vivo Under Display Fingerprint Sensor

The Clear ID comes equipped with security features such as adaptive fingerprint template matching and verification as well as anti-spoofing technology. It is also integrated with ECC authentication and AES encryption. Synaptics has claimed that as many as 70 million units of these sensors will be available in the market in 2018.

Synaptics revealed that it is ready to mass produce optical in-display fingerprint sensors and announced that it is producing the same for a “top-five” smartphone vendor. While the company didn’t announce the name of the smartphone manufacturer it has tied-up with, some reports suggested that the company could be Vivo.

Vivo recently announced that it will be the first company to launch a smartphone with a fingerprint sensor embedded underneath the display in 2018. It revealed that the phone will come with Synaptic’s Clear ID but the name of the phone was not revealed.

Read More: Xiaomi Said to Focus on 3D Facial Recognition in 2018 As Rivals Opt for Under Display Fingerprint Scanner

Last week, Vivo X20 Plus UD received 3C certification. It is believed that UD in the phone’s name stands for Under Display, suggesting that the X20 Plus UD could be the first phone to come with under display fingerprint sensor. The phone is expected to pack similar specifications as the Vivo X20 Plus which comes with a 6.43-inch Infinity display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 660 processor, 4GB/6GB RAM and 3,905mAh battery.

 

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LG Tribute Dynasty Entry-Level Phone Arrives in the U.S.

LG Tribute Dynasty is the latest entry-level smartphone from the South Korean company. It is available for purchase with a low price tag through Sprint and Boost Mobile in the U.S.

The LG Tribute Dynasty has arrived to replace the Snapdragon 212 powered LG Tribute HD that had released in October 2016. The Tribute Dynasty that measures 144.7 x 72.1 x 8.1mm features a polycarbonate body.

LG Tribute Dynasty

The handset features a 5-inch display that produces an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. A MediaTek chipset featuring an octa-core processor is present under the hood of the phone. It includes 2 GB of RAM and a native storage of 16 GB.

It is running on Android 7.1 Nougat and is packed with a 2,500mAh battery that offers a talk time of 15 hours. For photography, it features a 5-megapixel selfie camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera that is enabled with LED flash and 4x digital zoom. The images of the phone suggest that it does not feature a fingerprint scanner. It features 4G LTE/LTE Plus along with 2 x 20 carrier aggregation.

Read More: LG To Reportedly Rebrand Its G-Series Smartphone Lineup

The Tribute Dynasty will be available for beginning from Jan. 12 with a price tag of $99 in the U.S. Boost Mobile, one of the prepaid brands of Sprint will be selling the phone only $59.99 (excluding tax). It will be also made available through Virgin Mobile in the near future. There is no confirmation on the other markets that will be receiving the LG Tribute Dynasty smartphone.

 

 

 

Xiaomi Soocas X3 Electric ToothBrush Lite Version Launched, Priced At 169 Yuan (~$26)

Xiaomi has announced a new version of its crowdfunded product, the Soocare X3(Soocas) electric toothbrush which was first launched in July 2016. The new edition is a lite version of the original model and as would be expected, it comes with a slightly reduced 169 Yuan (~$26) price tag. he major difference between both versions lies in the slightly smaller battery capacity this new model packs. Xiaomi Soocas X3 Sonic Electric ToothBrush Lite Edition

The Xiaomi Soocas X3 Sonic Electric ToothBrush Lite Edition is also manufactured by Chinese innovative startup Soocare Cassels founded in 2015 and is tipped to take on Philip’s Sonicare line up of electric toothbrush with its quality products. The new Youth edition adopts a similar design as the first-generation model, utilizing a simplistic design. The handheld device uses a magnetic levitation acoustic wave motor with a swing speed of up to 37200 times per minute which spins the bristle.  The gadget motor also has a torque output of 230 gf.cm which makes it continue swinging strong. The cleaning efficiency is at least 180 times that of the manual toothbrush which can only achieve a swing speed of around 100-200 times per minute. Xiaomi Soocas X3 Sonic Electric ToothBrush Lite Edition

Furthermore, the bristle of the toothbrush is said to be made by US company DuPont and is a 0.152mm thin soft bristle which has a 3D design that fits well into the teeth surfaces and interproximal spaces. The Youth version of the Soocare Electric toothbrush also features a body and chassis that is IPX7 waterproof certified and can be washed and cleaned after use directly under running water without fear of damage.

Read More: Xiaomi Unveils Soocare X3 Electric toothbrush with Bluetooth Connectivity

The  Xiaomi Soocas X3 Sonic Electric ToothBrush Lite Edition also comes with Bluetooth connectivity which will able it to connect to your smartphone via the Soocare X3 app. The app displays the battery power percentage and other parameters. The device packs a slightly smaller 800mAh battery when compared to the 1000mAh battery which the first-gen Soocare toothbrush has and herein lies the major difference between both models. The 800mAh battery can last up to 18 days of use, lower than the 25 days the standard edition can last. It also comes with USB charging support and can be charged using a power bank.

No word yet on the availability but we expect it to go on sale soon in China. Since the first standard edition is available on several online retailers, this product will definitely find its way onto their platforms soon. Xiaomi Soocas X3 Sonic Electric ToothBrush Lite Edition

Honor 8 Pro Gets Android Oreo (Closed Beta)

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A number of phone makers are hard at work trying to update their devices to Android Oreo. A few of them have already rolled out the update while some are at various beta stages. Huawei’s sub-brand Honor, belongs to the latter category.

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The manufacturer has announced that Android Oreo will be available for the Honor 8 Pro starting as a closed beta. So if you own the Honor 8 Pro and registered for the beta program, the update should hit your device anytime soon.

Honor had promised that the Honor 8 Pro would be updated to Android 8 by the end of 2017 but sadly failed to deliver.

The Honor 8 Pro is the international variant of the Chinese Honor V9. It has a 5.7” 1440 x 2560 display, is powered by the Kirin 960 and has 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage.

READ MORE: Honor View10 Launched In India For Rs. 29,990, First Sale On 8th January

Razer Phone: Here’s the Official List Of 120Hz-Optimized Android Games

Razer Phone is the first Android smartphone which is made for gamers. Its specialties include the presence of a flagship-level hardware and a display that supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz. In case you do not know: until now, the only mobile device launched in the market with 120 Hz support is the iPad Pro 10.5. But although the phone supports 120 Hz refresh rate, games must be properly optimized for it. And now, the popular manufacturer of gaming peripherals has just released an official list of 120 Hz-optimized Android games, including some of the most famous titles for mobile platforms. The 120 Hz-optimized games list includes games from several genres.

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In the fighting games category, we got four titles: Tekken Mobile, Injustice, Injustice 2 and Mortal Kombat X. There are three racing games: Gear.Club, Asphalt 8 and Riptide GP: Renegade. RPG/MMORPG and Puzzle/Strategy are the richest lists with Final Fantasy XV: Personal Edition, Space Rangers: Legacy, Vendetta Online, Runescape, Lineage 2: Revolution, Evoland, Middle Earth: Shadow of War in the first list, and Star Vikings, Puzzle Quest 2, Talos Principle, Mini Metro, Hitman Go, Lara Croft Go, Deus Ex Go in the second one. Arcade games for in the Razer Phone list include Pac-Man, Pac-Man Pop!, RC Soccer, Super Samurai Rampage, Chicken Jump and Zen Pinball.

There are two MOBAs: Arena of Valor and Vainglory, and three FPS games: Modern Combat 5, Shadowgun Legends and Hitman Sniper. In the RTS category there are Titanfall Assault, Warhammer 40K: Freeblade, Warfair, World of Thanks: Blitz and Wolrd of Warships, while in the Action-Adventure category we can see KillAllZombies, Meridian, Bug Butcher, Caterzillar and Dash Galactic. Other 120Hz-optimized games for Razer Phones are Minecraft, Sandbox 3D, OK Golf, Dub Dash, Pokemon Go, Chameleon Run and Armajet. The list is full of important titles and they will surely run smoothly, thanks to the Snapdragon 835 SoC and the 8 GB of RAM present on the Razer Phone.

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HTC U11 Android Oreo Update in Europe Delayed, Company Apologizes

HTC U11 has started receiving the stable update to Android Oreo from mid November. The updated started from Taiwan, the home country of the company, then it came to the U.S, but even after almost two months, the flagship has not been updated in Europe. The company is aware of the problem and it has published a post on Twitter in which it apologizes for the delay. According to the post, the company has started to release the update globally but due to some complexities, the stable update could not be released in Europe.

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A similar thing happened a few days ago with the OnePlus 5, for which the company suspended the global roll out due to some bugs. HTC did not give any info about the issues encountered with the European update to Android Oreo on HTC U11. The issues may be related to European network carriers given that the problem is only in one region, but these are only speculations. HTC has asked U11 owners to have a bit of patience: the company will let us know more about the update as soon as it can.

The tweet comes from HTC UK and we think it should not take much time for the company to fix the issues. In the U.S. the update has been big, with a size of 1.28 GB, and it brought many changes and improvements. Together with the main features of Android 8.0 Oreo, there were some optimizations to system performances and also the security patch released by Google in the month of November. Obviously, the update of the HTC U11 comes with a new version of the user interface by the company: Sense UI.

When do you think the update to Android Oreo will start hitting the European units?

 

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro Arriving the U.S At CES 2018 on January 9

Huawei launched the Mate 10 Pro alongside the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Porsche on October 16  in Germany and the device was indeed a stunner. The Mate 10 Pro has since gone on sale in Europe and China but not in the U.S. Huawei has now officially announced that it would unveil the Mate 10 Pro for the U.S market at CES 2018 on January 9.Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Huawei had hinted last month that it would showcase a flagship smartphone at CES 2018 in order to officially launch it in the US. As expected, that device is the Mate 10 Pro and Huawei U.S tags the smartphone as “the best phone you’ve never heard of.” This mantra is definitely targeted at the U.S customers who are yet to get a feel of the sleek, full-screen Mate 10 Pro.Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Read More: Huawei Mate 10 Pro Pre-orders Break The Record in Europe

Huawei had struck a deal with U.S carriers AT&T and Verizon last year to release its flagships for the U.S market. The device is expected to be available via AT&T as early as February and at some point, it would be available in Verizon. We believe Huawei will roll out the release details when it is unveiled on January 9.

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Nokia 3310 4G Full Specs Revealed on TENAA

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Relaunching the popular Nokia 3310 was a smart move by HMD Global. The launch of the redesigned classic took the spotlight away from its Android-powered siblings the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 at MWC 2017.

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Nokia 3310 4G as seen on TENAA

Towards the end of the year, Nokia launched a new variant of the phone again, this time adding 3G network support. It will also be launching another variant this year that will have support for 4G networks.

The Nokia 3310 4G was seen on TENAA last week but only images and a few specs were available. The complete specification details have now been listed on the TENAA database.

The 4G variant of the redesigned classic has model number TA-1077. It keeps most of the specs of the 3G model such as the screen which is still a 2.4” 240 x 320 display, the 2MP rear camera, and 1200mAh battery capacity. Dimensions are nearly identical at 117 x 52.4 x 13.35 mm but the phone is lighter at 73.5g.

The Nokia 3310 4G is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor paired with 256MB of RAM. There is 512MB of storage that can be expanded via a microSD card slot (128GB max).

The phone runs YunOS 5.2.0, supports LTE bands 38, 39, 40, 41 and also supports VoLTE. TENAA says it will be available in Fresh Blue and Dark Black.

READ MORE: Nokia Camera App Reveals Unreleased Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 1

Samsung Galaxy S9 And S9 Plus RAM and Storage Variants Leak

Samsung is gearing up to launch its flagship phones for the year — Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. According to the reports, the device will be announced at Mobile World Congress in February and will go on sale in March.

The Galaxy S9 series has been a subject of several leaks, giving information about its design and specifications. Now, another leak related to the devices provides information about various variants of the Galaxy S9 as well as Galaxy S9 Plus based on the memory configuration.

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According to the leak, the Samsung Galaxy S9 will pack 4GB RAM and will be available in two variants based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. On the other hand, the Galaxy S9 Plus will come with 6GB RAM and will have four storage variants — 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. However, the 512GB internal storage variant is expected to be available in select regions only that too in limited quantity.

Both the smartphones will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor in the US and China. In other markets, the devices will be powered by the recently announced company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset which comes with improved CPU, GPU performance, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep learning.

As per the previous leaks, the Galaxy S9 and the S9 Plus are expected to retain the same display sizes as that of their predecessors — 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch, respectively. The Galaxy S9 is rumored to sport a single rear-facing camera, while the S9 Plus will feature a dual rear-facing camera setup.

Read More: Samsung’s Foldable Smartphone May Feature Technology Similar To Apple’s 3D Touch

Recently, renders of both devices surfaced on Weibo, revealing that the design of Samsung Galaxy S9 will be very similar to the Galaxy S8, but the screen-to-body ratio will be higher. The display will be curved, with almost absent bezels on the sides and very narrow bezels on the top and bottom.

 

Nokia 6 (2018) Gets Android Oreo & Support for Google Play

The Nokia 6 (2018) is the first of the Nokia Android smartphones for 2018 just like its predecessor last year. Announced on Friday, January 5, the new phone comes with Android Nougat out of the box instead of Oreo.

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New reports say that after booting up the Nokia 6 (2018) for the first time, you get hit with an update. This update, thankfully, brings Android Oreo and all its goodness.

You may be wondering why they didn’t just ship it with it. The only possible explanation is that it wasn’t ready yet before units were shipped to major distributors and resellers.

That is not the only news about the new smartphone. Since this is the Chinese variant, it is not far fetched to think that Google services are not installed. The phone still doesn’t come with Google services but it has optional support to install it saving you the stress of trying to unlock the bootloader to do so. All you have to do is download the Google Play store APK file and install it on your device.

The first-gen Nokia 6 didn’t have the above feature when it launched but got it in July with the month’s security patch update. The advantage this brings is for those living outside China who plan to order a unit ahead of its global release.

READ MORE: Nokia 7 Arriving in India Later This Month, European Countries to Receive in February

Hisense P9 Rugged Phone With 6000mAh Battery, AMOLED Display & Dual Rear Cameras Seen On TENAA

For those who do not fancy the new 18:9 display trend, you may want to look out for the Hisense P9. Unlike its yet-to-be-announced sibling which comes with an 18:9 display and a shiny body, the P9 is a rugged smartphone. It also packs some really powerful specs according to its TENAA listing.

Hisense P9 featured

The Hisense P9 like most other rugged phones, has an octagonal shape with a steel frame and visible screws on the sides. This design in addition to the rubberized edges helps the phone survive drops and absorb shocks. The phone has its volume rocker and power button on the left and an orange button on the right which we presume is a dedicated camera button.

The display of the P9 is a 5.5” AMOLED screen with a 1080p resolution. It is powered by a 1.95GHz octa-core processor and comes with 6GB of RAM. Hisense will offer the phone in 64GB and 128GB variants. There is also support for storage expansion (128GB max).

Just because it is a rugged phone doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to have some fun with it. The Hisense P9 comes with dual 12MP rear cameras and a 16MP front facing camera.

If you are going to put those cameras to good use, you’ll definitely need a strong battery too. The Hisense P9 covers that by packing a massive 6000mAh battery. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The only let down is that the phone runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat but that isn’t so bad as there are lots of phones in the market still running Nougat.

READ MORE: Hisense Hali Official: 5.99” HD+ Display, 4GB RAM & 16MP Selfie Camera

Energizer Power Max P600S: Packs 18:9 Display, Helio P25 & 4500mAh Battery

The Energizer brand is best known for its batteries and its famous bunny mascot. But batteries are not the only thing the brand has its hands in. There are a number of other products such as flash drives, memory cards, surge protectors, feature phones and even smartphones released under the brand. The Energizer Power Max 600S is its latest smartphone and it packs a number of interesting features.

Energizer Power Max P600S

The Power Max P600S has a 5.99” 1080 x 2160 display. It is powered by the Helio P25 processor and comes in two memory/storage variants based on the color of the phone. The black unit has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and the blue variant has 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

In keeping with the modern trend, the Energizer Power Max P600S comes with dual rear cameras. They are positioned in the top left corner with a 13MP+5MP configuration. There is also a fingerprint scanner gracing the carbon fiber back of the phone. For selfies, there is an 8MP camera

Energizer Power Max P600S Black

Since this new phone belongs to its Power Max series, the battery is one of its selling points. Under the carbon fiber back is a 4500mAh battery with support for fast charge via USB-C. That big battery does affect the thickness of the phone which comes in at 9.8mm.

READ MORE: Intex Elyte E6 With 3GB RAM And 4,000mAh Battery Launched In India

Essential Phone Gets New update: No Oreo, But Brings January Security Patch & Spectre and Meltdown Fixes

Essential is pushing out a new update but sadly it is not the stable update for Android 8.0 Oreo. We know most people are expecting that update but this new one is pretty important too.

Essential Phone

The new update (build NMJ88C) not only brings January’s security patch but also fixes the latest security flaws – Spectre and Meltdown. If you have been following the news lately, you must have come across those two words.

Both are the names of two security flaws found within computer processors which affect nearly all devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. It is also said to affect cloud computing systems.

Meltdown can grant an attacker access to read kernel memory and affects processors made by Intel and Qualcomm and a certain type of ARM chip.

Spectre on the other hand may grant attackers access to private data by tricking error-free applications into giving it up. It is harder to exploit but also harder to fix. It affects processors from Qualcomm, Intel, ARM, and AMD.

READ MORE: Essential To Focus On Reparability For Its Next-Generation Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Fan-Made Renders Suggest What The Future Holds

Samsung is yet to say anything about the Galaxy Note 9 but a popular tipster Benjamin Geskin has shared some insight on Twitter on the Galaxy Note 10 which ordinarily should succeed the Galaxy Note 9. The tipster shared some renders of the flagship smartphone and also dropped the hint that the device will be launched in 2020. The reason for this is unknown as the Note 9 is expected this year and then ordinarily, the Galaxy Note 10 should drop in 2019.Samsung Galaxy Note 10

The renders could at best be described as futuristic as it shows a device that is almost completely bezel-less and could be referred to as a truly bezel-less smartphone. It comes with a full-screen design that looks very much like the iPhone X, bearing a slight notch at the top which houses the front speaker. Apart from that, there is no bezel on any other portion, which distinguishes the Galaxy Note 10 renders from the iPhone X.Galaxy Note 10

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At the rear, the renders show a dual camera setup aligned in the vertical direction, similar to what is expected to be utilized on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The only difference is that there is no fingerprint sensor at the back. Instead, the Galaxy Note 10 renders suggest that the device will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. That looks very much feasible as the technology is expected to gain ground this year with Qualcomm and Synaptics already gearing up for what may be a stiff rivalry. The under-display fingerprint recognition technology is even rumored to feature on the Galaxy Note 9. Samsung was recently reported to have patented its own under display fingerprint technology. However, these renders are not to be taken seriouly as they are most likely based on speculations. We are yet to get too many details about the Galaxy Note 9, not to talk of the Galaxy Note 10 which should launch in 2019 at the earliest.

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