Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus vs Honor 7X Specs Comparison

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Dec 7, 2017

Huawei‘s Custom ROM EMUI 8 will soon be available for users of the Honor 9 and Honor V9 smartphones. This was made known via the official EMUI Weibo page where it was disclosed that the duo would get the upgrade through the early adopter program. This means users who want to be among the first to use the new EMUI 8 which is based on Android Oreo would need to apply to be part of the programme.

The program can be entered through the Member Service app and Huawei also disclosed that there are limited slots available meaning that admission into the early adopter program would be based on first come, first served. All users of the Honor V9 and Honor 9 need do is to access the Membership Service app and request for an upgrade and EMUI 8.0 version B323 would be pushed to their smartphones. It seems, though, that the features would be limited. The compatible Honor 9 models include the Honor 9 full Network standard version with 4GB + 64GB (STF-AL00) as well as the Honor 9 full Netcom version 6GB + 64GB (STF-AL10). Others include the Honor 9 Netcom Enjoy Edition 6GB + 128GB (STF-AL10), the China Mobile 4G version with 6GB + 64GB (STF-TL10), and the China Mobile 4G version with 6GB + 128GB (STF-TL10). The Honor V9 versions include to just the full Netcom 6GB + 128GB model (DUK-AL20) and the lower full Netcom 6GB + 64GB version (DUK-AL20) and 4GB + 64GB full Netcom version.

The Honor 9 and Honor V9 were both released earlier this year, June and February 2017 respectively. Both models come with EMUI 5 based on Android Nougat which makes them perfect fit for upgrades to Android Oreo-based EMUI 8.0. Both models now add to the tally of Huawei smartphones that would soon get Android Oreo-based EMUI 8 upgrade. First, Huawei commenced the EMUI 8 Beta program for the P10 and P10 Plus and later the Mate 9 was spotted on Geekbench running Android Oreo. Perhaps, it won’t be long before full updates start hitting models.

Oppo F5 Youth With 18:9 Display And 16MP Front Camera Launched In India

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Dec 7, 2017

Oppo F5 Youth, which was teased at the Oppo F5 launch event, has now been officially launched in India. Recently, the smartphone was made available in the Philippines.

The phone’s design is almost same as the design of the original model. The key difference is the missing antenna lines on the Youth model. Other than that, everything seems identical.

The smartphone comes with a 6-inch LTPS TFT Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 processor, coupled with 3GB RAM.

It packs 32GB of onboard storage which can also be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. Rather than a hybrid SIM card slot, the device comes with a dedicated microSD card slot.

On the photography front, the device features a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash, along with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture. In contrast, the F5 comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 20-megapixel front camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the Oppo F5 Youth include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, Micro-USB with USB OTG support, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For security features, the device comes with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

The phone runs Android 7.1 Nougat operating system based ColorOS 3.2, which brings features like split-screen multitasking, DND gaming mode, and a Night Shield mode. It also comes with support for Facial Unlock feature.

The Oppo F5 Youth is priced at Rs. 16,990 in India and will be available for purchase from Friday, i.e. December 8. The smartphone will be available through offline as well as online stores. As of now, the company has not revealed any details related to the launch offers.

Researchers Connect 3D-Printed Objects Over Wi-Fi Without Electronics

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Dec 7, 2017

3D printing technology is becoming useful and to further increase its use-cases, researchers are working on to introduce something new that boosts the functionalities involved in using the technology.

In a steps towards that, researchers from the University of Washington have revealed that they have developed 3D-printed plastic objects that can connect to the internet without any electronics or batteries in the object itself.

The 3D printing plastic objects and sensors can collect useful data and communicate with other WiFi-connected devices entirely on their own.

This was recently presented at the Association for Computing Machinery’s SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia

Commenting on this, Vikram Iyer, a graduate student on the project, said:

Our goal was to create something that just comes out of your 3D printer at home and can send useful information to other devices. But the big challenge is how do you communicate wirelessly with WiFi using only plastic? That’s something that no one has been able to do before.

In the research paper, the researchers mentions that they have found a way to 3D-print plastic objects that can absorb or reflect ambient Wi-Fi signals and send data wirelessly to any Wi-Fi receiver.

The team employed backscatter techniques to allow devices to exchange information. They replaced some functions normally performed by electrical components with mechanical motion activated by springs, gears, switches and other parts that can be 3D printed — borrowing from principles that allow battery-free watches to keep time.

They have created an anemometer which measures wind speed, and attached it to a gear. When the gear spins, the teeth connect with an antenna embedded and that antenna reflects ambient Wi-Fi signal, which can be decoded by a Wi-Fi receiver.

The team has also said that they are making their 3D models available to the public so that 3D printing enthusiasts can utilize these objects at home.

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Xiaomi Noise Cancelling Piston Earphones launching December 12

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Dec 7, 2017

Xiaomi has announced that it has a new pair of earphones launching soon. The official teaser poster reveals that the new earphones which should belong to the piston line will launch on the 12th of December.

The poster also teases the key feature of the upcoming Xiaomi piston earphones. According to a rough translation of the text on the teaser poster, the new earphones will have noise cancellation.

A second teaser poster shows a control slider with a text that translates into “freedom to switch” which might mean that one will be able to adjust the noise cancellation intensity.

It is not yet known if the earphones will be the in-ear or over-the ear type or if it will be wired or wireless.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus & Redmi 5 Side By Side In Pictures: Impressive Duo!

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Dec 7, 2017

Xiaomi finally took the wraps off the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus, its first full-screen model in the mid-range segment. Xiaomi’s concept Mi Mix which was released last year can be credited to be the catalyst that spurred the trend we are presently witnessing in the smartphone industry. However, the Samsung Galaxy S8 played a great role and since the launch of the flagship Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus this year, we haven’t been able to keep count with the stats of models with such design.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus utilises the full-screen design but some might not be too impressed with it because it looks like Xiaomi just slightly reduced the bezels around the screen. However, there is still a considerable and noticeable amount of bezels on all four sides. The large screen form factor makes the reduced bezels quite obvious, though. The Redmi 5 comes in at 5.7 inches HD+ (1440 x 720p) screen while the Redmi 5 Plus has a display size of 5.99 inches with FHD+ (2160 x 1080p) resolution. Both models have a rear design similar to the Redmi 4X. There is a single camera and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor under the camera.

Apart from the full-screen design, one other aspect the Redmi 5 models tickle is their prices. The Redmi 5 starts at just 799 Yuan ($120) for the base 2GBRAM + 16GB storage variant. There is a second variant having 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and it still comes cheap at 899 Yuan (~$135). The Redmi 5 Plus also has a considerably cheap price tag for a phablet size smartphone. The base model of the Redmi 5 Plus has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and it costs 999 Yuan (~$151). On the other hand, the higher variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$196).

At these prices, both models are expected to be top sellers and Xiaomi isn’t waiting too long before introducing them into the market. From December 12, fans domiciled in China can begin buying any of the models they want from online retail outlets like Mi Mall, Jingdong (JD.com), Suning Tesco, and Lynx. Check out more pictures of the sleek Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus below.

After India, OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition Is Now Heading To Europe

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Dec 7, 2017

OnePlus recently launched OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition smartphone in India. The announcement took place during Comic Con in Bengaluru, India.

There were reports suggesting that the phone will be exclusive in India. However, the company has now confirmed that the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition will be available in Europe.

In its official blog post, OnePlus announced that the OP 5T Star Wars Edition will be available for purchase in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Further, it added that the early customers will be able to get it on December 13 at the premiere of The Last Jedi that’ll be shown at Tennis Palace.

Even though the smartphone was first announced in India, it will be first available in Europe. In India, the limited edition phone will be launched on December 14 at Carnival Cinemas Wadala, Mumbai. The tickets for the same will be available from Paytm on December 7.

The OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition comes in white colour along with the familiar Star Wars logo engraved in red ink on the back panel, at the bottom of the phone. The alert slider has also been coloured red but the volume rocker and the power button remains black.

Globally, the OnePlus 5T smartphone is available in only one colour — Midnight Black. In China, it is also available in Lava Red colour. If you want the phone in White colour, this limited edition model seems to be the only choice as of now.

All the specification on this limited edition device remains same as the standard model. To remind you of the specs, the device comes with a 6-inch edge-to-edge full-screen display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage.

Apart from the display, another major improvement in the OnePlus 5T is the camera. It comes with a rear-mounted dual camera system that features a f/1.7 aperture 16-megapixel camera sensor and a f/1.7 aperture 20-megapixel camera sensor. There is also a front-facing camera of 20-megapixels which has a f/2.0 aperture.

The phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat based Oxygen OS 4.7. The device packs 3,300mAh battery which also supports company’s own Dash Charging technology.

Xiaomi Launches The 8H American Spring Fabric Sofa Under Crowdfunding

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Dec 7, 2017

Xiaomi has announced a new product under the MIJIA crowdfunding platform. The product is the 139th product that tech giant would be churning out from its crowdfunding platform. The new product is manufactured by Chengdu Fun Sleep Technology Co., also known as 8H which is known for its quality products like the 8H Mattress launched last year.

The 8H fabric sofa comes with a minimalistic design and it utilises the simple spring and clothes sofa pattern. It is available as a single sitter, double sitter and three-sitter form, each with a different price tag but the price starts at 1,599 Yuan. You also get the option of three colours to choose from. There is an Autumn Blue colour, Ascot Gray and England Gray colours.

Design wise, it features a simple yet classic style design. The backrest and sit use removable cushion while the handrail is widened to guarantee comfort. Despite the presence of cushion, there is still high-carbo steel spring underneath for extra comfort and high weight support. The fabric is made from high-grade natural linen material. It is soft, delicate to touch, and is treated to ensure water doesn’t seep into the fabric if there is a spill. The sofa fabric is also removable and can be taken off for washing easily.

Perhaps, the most spectacular aspect is that the sofa comes with removable buckle bolt design. All joints are screwed together such that it can be disassembled when there is need to move the furniture. As for the prices, the single unit starts at 1,599 Yuan (~$241), while the double-sitter has a price of 2,499 Yuan (~$377) and a three-sitters is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$453). The product is up for funding on Mi.com and would start shipping as from December 30.

Huawei Nova 2S is Official: Brings Dual Front and Rear Cameras and A Full-Screen Display

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Dec 7, 2017

Fresh off the launch of the Honor View 10 and Honor 7X in Europe, Huawei has returned to its home country to reveal yet another smartphone – the Huawei Nova 2s.

The Nova 2s is a flagship smartphone just like the V10/View 10, but its arrival will likely put fans of the brand in a conundrum when it comes to choosing between it and the Honor V10.

Dual Cameras or More Power?

The specs, design and pricing of the Nova 2s are similar to that of the Honor V10 but with some key changes. What one phone lacks, the other has. The selling point of the Nova 2s is its dual front and dual rear cameras. The V10 on the other hand has dual rear cameras only, but it comes with the latest Kirin 970 chip. The Nova 2s on the other hand comes with last year’s Kirin 960 processor.

So what will you be going for? Dual cameras or more processing power?

Nova 2s Specs

The phone has a 5.99” FHD+ display with 2.5D glass on top. Bezels are thinner at the top and bottom, but Huawei has managed to put a fingerprint scanner below the display.

The Nova 2s comes in three variants – 4GB RAM + 64GB, 6GB RAM + 64GB, and 6GB RAM + 128GB. All three are powered by the Kirin 960 and storage can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot.

The cameras are the highlights of the phone. The Nova 2s has dual front cameras and dual rear cameras. The front facing cameras are a combination of a f/2.0 20MP primary sensor and a 2MP sensor for capturing depth of field. There is also a LED flash on the front.

The rear cameras are a f/1.8 16MP RGB sensor and a 20MP monochrome sensor with support for dual camera zoom. The cameras come with a bunch of shooting modes.

The Nova 2s runs EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo. It has NFC with support for Huawei, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX and aptX HD, and a hybrid dual SIM slot (Nano only). Battery capacity is 3340mAh and can be charged from 0 to 100% in 2 hours via a USB-C port.

Nova 2S Price

The Huawei Nova 2S will sell for ¥2699 (~$408) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant, ¥2999 (~$453) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB model, and ¥3399 (~$514) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version.

These prices are the same as that of the Honor V10 with the exception of the 128GB model which sells for ¥3499 (~$529). So you see why folks will have a hard time choosing between both devices?

2nd Gen Nokia 6 In The Works, Model Number Revealed

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Dec 7, 2017

The Nokia 6 was the first Android smartphone released by HMD Global since it became a licensee for the Nokia brand. In less than a month, the phone will be a year old which means a successor should be announced. A new leak has revealed details of the successor which should launch soon.

An image posted on Baidu has revealed the model number of the 2nd gen Nokia 6 as well as memory configuration. The phone’s model number is TA-1054, but as we all know, this will differ depending on the market.

This is not the first time we seeing this model number. About a month ago, a phone with the same model number above was seen on the database of China’s Communications Commission and was thought to be the Nokia 9. As we can see the model number is for the 2nd gen Nokia 6.

The image also revealed that this model will come with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. This will also vary with respect to markets. We expect there will be a 3GB RAM variant with the same amount of storage and probably a 4GB RAM variant with 64GB of storage too.

Sources say the 2nd gen Nokia 6 will feature a sturdy and durable body as the original, but with a major redesign. The chins will be smaller, which might mean it will launch with a full-screen display.

The fingerprint scanner will have to move to the back as a result of the new screen and navigational buttons will now be on-screen. The rear camera is also reported to feature a new design, one similar to that of the Nokia 5.

The 2nd gen Nokia 6 will also feature a more powerful processor. It is speculated to come with the Snapdragon 660. Knowing Nokia, I won’t be surprised if the phone comes with the Snapdragon 450 SoC.

The Nokia 6 wasn’t the only phone whose info was released by the source. A second image shows the model numbers of the Nokia 9 too. As we can see from the image above, the next Nokia flagship will come in three variants with model numbers TA-1005, TA-1009, and TA-1042.

Xiaomi Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus Full Screen Phones Officially Unveiled with Starting Price of 799 Yuan

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Dec 7, 2017

Xiaomi has finally unveiled the highly anticipated Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones through its launch event in Beijing, China. The Redmi 5 duo are the first Redmi series phone from the company to arrive with full screen design.

Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus Design

The backside of the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus sports the familiar three-stage design found on other Redmi phones. These phones feature full metallic body and they will be available in the market in four color options such as Gold, Rose Gold, Blue and Black. The Redmi 5 measures 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7mm and it weighs 157 grams whereas the dimensions of the Redmi 5 Plus are 158.8 x 75.45 x 8.05mm and its weight is 179.5 grams.

The full screen design enabled Redmi 5 duo do not feature capacitive touch buttons. It means users can make use of the on-screen buttons for navigation. A fingerprint scanner can be found on the back panel of both phones. According to Xiaomi, it has left enough bezels around the display to ensure that the high screen to body ratio doesn’t translate into a fragile display.

Redmi 5 Specifications

The Redmi 5 that houses a 5.7-inch display carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Snapdragon 450 chipset that comprises of a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 506 graphics is present under the hood of the Redmi 5. It includes a battery of 3,300mAh battery.

It features an f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel rear camera sensor with 1.25 µm pixel size that is equipped with a soft-LED flash. It is equipped with some other features like PDAF, dark light enhancement technology, facial recognition, HDR, Panorama and Burst mode. The front panel of the phone has a 5-megapixel selfie snapper that is coupled with features like Smart Beauty 5.0, facial recognition, and full HD video recording at 30 fps. It is running on Nougat flavored MIUI 9.

It is running on Nougat flavored MIUI 9. The connectivity features available on the Redmi 5 include hybrid dual SIM slot with support for microSD card, microUSB, full netcom support, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 4.2 Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS.

Redmi 5 Pricing and Availability

The Redmi 5 featuring 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage is priced at 799 Yuan (~$120). The other model having 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage carries a price tag of 899 Yuan (~$135). Its first sale will begin on Dec. 12 at 10 AM in China through retailers like Xiaomi Mall, Jingdong Mall, Suning Tesco and Lynx.

Redmi 5 Plus Specifications

The larger Redmi 5 Plus houses an 18:9 display of 5.99 inches. It delivers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Xiaomi has used the Snapdragon 625 chipset in various smartphones such as Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max 2 and it has used it once again to power the Redmi 5 Plus.

A huge battery of 4,000mAh capacity that can last for up to 2 days fuels the handset. It also features the same set of cameras and connectivity feature that are available on the Redmi 5. It is also preinstalled with Nougat OS that is skinned with MIUI 9.

Redmi 5 Plus Pricing and Availability

The base model of the Redmi 5 Plus has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage and it costs 999 Yuan (~$151). The higher variant that includes 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage is priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$196). It will be also available for purchase alongside the Redmi 5 on Dec. 12.

Huawei Nova 2s Color Variants, Pricing Leaked Ahead of its Launch

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Dec 7, 2017

Huawei will be unveiling the Nova 2s smartphone later today. The rumor mill has revealed plenty of leaked images of the smartphone. Yesterday, an unboxing video of the Nova 2s smartphone was also leaked. Few hours ago, well-known tipster Evan Blass had released a high-resolution image that revealed the color variants of the Nova 2s. Also, the pricing of the two variants of the Nova 2s have also been leaked.

The 2s color pallette. pic.twitter.com/aFxi1l3X1x

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 6, 2017

The above image shows that the upcoming Huawei Nova 2s will be coming in color choices like black, red, gray and rose gold. Another image of the Nova 2s has also surfaced to shows off its entire design. The front panel features dual front cameras and a physical Home button that is enabled with fingerprint sensor. The left and top sides of the Nova 2s are barren, but the right edge has volume buttons and Power key. Its bottom edge features a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port and an external speaker. The back panel is also fitted with dual cameras.

Read More: Huawei Nova 2S Official Invite Includes 4-in-1 Clip-on Lens Kit

According to the TENAA listing of the Huawei Nova 2s, it will be coming with a 6-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be delivering an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset measures 156.9 x 75.1 x 7.5mm and weighs 169 grams.

Rumors have revealed that Kirin 960 chipset is present under the hood of the Nova 2s. Its rear panel is pegged to feature 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera system. The front panel will be housing a pair of 20-megapixel snappers. It will come preloaded with EMUI 8.0 flavored Android 8.0 Oreo and it will also include other features such as Hi-Fi audio chip and NFC. A 3,340mAh battery will be powering the Nova 2s smartphone.

Fresh information suggests that the Huawei Nova 2s featuring 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage will be carrying a price tag of 2,899 Yuan (~$438). The other variant of the phone featuring 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage will be priced at 3,199 Yuan (~$483).

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Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ May Get Unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2018

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Dec 7, 2017

Recent reports have suggested that Samsung may showcase the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ flagships behind closed doors to its partners at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 that will be held in January at Las Vegas. According to a South Korean publication, Samsung has said that it is unlikely to unveil the Galaxy S9 duo at the CES 2018.

Samsung has used the Mobile World Congress (MWC) platform to unveil the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7 smartphones. However, the unforeseen Galaxy Note 7 issues caused the company to launch the Galaxy S8 through its own launch event in March this year. Hence, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are rumored to get unveiled at the MWC 2018.

Some reports have claimed that the South Korean company will be holding a launch event for the Galaxy S9 duo a day prior to the MWC 2018 that will be beginning on Feb. 26. Hence, the Galaxy Unpacked 2018 event may be held on Feb. 25.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is expected to arrive with similar design as the Galaxy S8. However, it will be coming with improved specs and functions. The Galaxy S8’s Infinity Display design offered 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. However, the Galaxy S9 is speculated to deliver a higher screen-to-body ratio of nearly 90 percent through its Infinity Display. Its rear-mounted fingerprint scanner will be placed below the dual rear cameras.

Blackview BV9000 & BV9000 Pro 2017 : Which One Do You Choose?

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Buy Blackview BV9000 Pro For $299.99

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Dec 7, 2017

Blackview announced the BV9000 Pro a few weeks back with top-notch specs and premium design. The rugged smartphone maker is now set to unleash another model BV9000 into the market.

Talking about the specifications, the BV9000 features a 13MP dual Sony sensor at the rear. The rugged smartphone also comes equipped with the MT6757CD octa-core processor clocked at 2.6GHz with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal memory. The BV9000 still retains the 5.7-inch display size seen on the BV9000 Pro and it comes with a 4180mAH battery. The only difference between both models is the memory: 6GB RAM+ 128GB ROM on BV9000 Pro.

Both the Blackview BV9000 and BV9000 Pro are basically Blackview’s final rugged phone in 2017. They come with new accessories and a brand new design. The entire package comes encased in a premium upgraded solid wood packaging box and is not the same as the paper box packaging used on previous Blackview models. This no doubt keeps your phone safer and more upscale. Blackview BV9000 & BV9000 Pro also packs an earphone as well as a USB Type-C cable for data syncing and charging, and a charger inside their boxes.

The entire package of BV9000Pro is available at a starting price of just $299.99. If you are looking for an unusual and premium Christmas gift for yourself or relatives, it looks like a totally good pick.

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OUKITEL On Why it Choose 18:9 Display on OUKITEL MIX 2

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Dec 7, 2017

In this year, various smartphone manufacturers have switched to the new trend of launching phones with 18:9 display. OUKITEL too has used an 18:9 screen on the OUKITEL MIX 2. The Chinese firm has released a video to show the advantages of an 18:9 display and why it chose such a screen on OUKITE MIX 2.

As it can be seen in the above video, OUKITEL has compared the OUKITE MIX 2 with another smartphone that is equipped with a 16:9 display. The comparison of the two phones show that both the phones have similar dimensions, but the MIX 2 is equipped with a larger display of 5.99 inches whereas the other phone offers a regular-sized display of 5.5 inches. This shows that an 18:9 aspect ratio display allows a smartphone to feature a larger screen without increasing its dimensions.

The second advantage of having an 18:9 display that it provides a wider viewing area. Older smartphones show black frame on both sides of the display while watching a video or image. However, screens with 18:9 aspect ratio squeezes the frames on the sides to offer bigger viewing area.

The third advantage of having an 18:9 display smartphone is that it possesses a slimmer body compared to a 16:9 phone. Slimmer phones not only sport an impressive design, but also are easier to hold.

While playing games on an 18:9 display phone, users are able to benefit from its wide viewing area. For instance, while playing combating games, players will be able to get an early view of the opponent.

OUKITEL MIX 2 is now available with a price tag of $229.99. Follow the link to know more on the MIX 2. The smartphone can be availed in two color choices of Black and Blue.

Rumored 2018 iPhone X Plus with 6.5-inch OLED Screen to Feature Dual SIM Support

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Dec 7, 2017

In the previous month, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had claimed that Apple would be releasing three iPhones in 2018. Fresh information shared by Nomura, a Japanese securities firm corroborates with the predictions of Kuo as it claims that the Cupertino company will be releasing two OLED iPhones and one LCD iPhone in 2018.

According to Nomura, the LCD iPhone arriving in 2018 will sport the same edge-to-edge design like the iPhone X. It will be featuring only a single camera on its rear panel. Its screen will not be equipped with Force Touch feature. It will be enabled with Face ID feature and it is expected to be priced between $650 to $900. Kuo has claimed that this model will be featuring a 6.1-inch TFT LCD screen.

The Japanese securities firm also claims that there will be an OLED iPhone that will feature a 5.8-inch display. It is expected to arrive as a sequel to the iPhone X. There will be another OLED iPhone dubbed as “Plus” model that will carry the same specs as the forthcoming 5.8-inch OLED iPhone, but it will be housing a larger display of 6.5 inches. It is expected to come with features like dual-SIM support and 512 GB storage.

These iPhones are unlikely to feature Touch ID sensor and all of them will be equipped the infamous “notch” that was introduced on the iPhone X. Nomura has also stated that the iPhones arriving in 2019 will be equipped with a rear-mounted 3D sensing camera. The inclusion of a rear-mounted camera that possesses features of the TrueDepth Camera will allow the company to fulfil its goal of bringing full-fledged AR support on iPhones.

The lower-priced LCD iPhone will be assembled by Pegatron and possibly Wistron. The other two OLED iPhones is expected to be assembled by Foxconn. According to Nomura, it was able to acquire the above information on 2018 iPhones through supply chain surveys. It claims that the suppliers and specifications of the forthcoming iPhones will not be finalized before late first quarter or second quarter of 2018.

Elephone S8 Red Limited Edition Will Hit The Market In The Coming Days

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Dec 7, 2017

Elephone S8 is one of the full-screen models that leverage on the huge success of the Samsung Galaxy S8. The device features a tri-bezel-less, full-screen design with an 18:9 aspect ratio and is available in Black and Blue colours before now but Elephone recently announced the addition of a cool red variant which will be a limited edition model. Red colour has always played a vital role in the fashion sector which never fades. Same thing applies in the tech industry. Red colour has the ability to add vitality and newness to relatively boring tech product.

Dubbed Elephone S8 Red Limited Edition, the smartphone will be released in the coming days. In the choice of colour and materials, it is much more difficult to produce than other colours. After almost half a year testing the production process and several adjustments to get the right colour shade, the team of engineers at Elephone have finally produced this gem-like red glass back cover. You got it right, the back cover is made of glass coated in Red and it looks like a gem. This variant will make all other colours look dull, so it is one to watch out for.

APart from the elegant red colour, the Elephone S8 Red Limited Edition features the same specs as the Black and Blue variants. As stated, it is a limited edition and so would be available in limited quantities. If you don’t want to miss out on the Red-coloured Elephone S8, keep a tab on the product availability by visiting their official website. You can also check out the various attractive products Elephone has on offer from there.

Qualcomm Reveals Snapdragon 845 Full Details, Focuses On Camera, AI, and Battery Life

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Dec 7, 2017

Qualcomm has officially revealed the full specification details of its latest chipset – the Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform. The new chip is its most powerful till date and will power the flagships of 2018.

The Snapdragon 845 is a 2nd-Gen 10nm chipset built by Samsung just like its predecessor, the Snapdragon 835, and belongs to the premium-tier category. Qualcomm says the new chip offers a 25% improvement in performance and 30% improvement in battery life over the SDM835, but that is just the simplest way to describe the new chip.

The new SoC’s main features are actually more than just an increase in performance. It is a serious upgrade with features that will push Android devices to the forefront.

The Snapdragon 845 is an octa-core processor consisting of 8 Kryo 385 cores clocked at 2.8GHz and 1.8GHz respectively in the big.LITTLE arrangement. Its GPU is the Adreno 630 with support for OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan, and DX12.

The Adreno 630 GPU brings a 30% improvement in graphics and video rendering. Its visual processing subsystem is the first mobile platform to bring room scale 6 degrees-of-freedom with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), which is useful for wall-collision detection; and improved hand tracking and controller support.

The processor brings a new ISP – the Spectra 280, which allows you to record 4K videos with HDR at 60fps, record slo-mo HDR videos in 720p at 480fps, and high performance capture up to 16MP at 60fps. It also brings hardware accelerated face detection and active depth sensing to the cameras. This will come in handy for phones with face unlock next year as well as an improved portrait mode for pictures.

The new Hexagon 685 DSP brings the 3rd generation Hexagon vector DSP for improved AI and imaging capabilities. It also brings Hexagon Scalar DSP for audio.

Its new Snapdragon X20 LTE modem has support for 5x carrier aggregation with speeds of up to 1.2Gbps for download and 150Mbps for upload. It also brings Dual SIM Dual VoLTE (DSDV), a feature available on some MediaTek and Kirin processors already. This allows you to set both SIM cards to 4G for phones with dual SIM support. There is also 4×4 MIMO on up to 3 aggregated carriers.

The new Snapdragon 845 also has an isolated sub-chip for vault-like security called the Secure Processing Unit (SPU). This will allow it carry out security tasks independent of the main chip, thereby enhancing security by keeping your biometrics (fingerprint, iris, face, and voice) safe from being compromised when carrying out tasks like mobile payment.

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Bluetooth 5.0 has also been improved. There is now support for multi-device broadcasting which lets you broadcast to multiple devices at the same time. An example given is for truly wireless earbuds.

Usually, there is an earbud that is the “master” which receives audio from the phone and then transmits to the second earbud A.k.A. the slave. With multi-device broadcasting, both earbuds receive audio from the phone at the same time. One of the advantages it brings is reduced battery consumption by up to 50% for the earbuds.

Qualcomm has also added 11ad and 2×2 ac Wi-Fi to its WI-Fi protocol, resulting in up to 16x improvement in connection speeds and reliability in connection. The Snapdragon 845 also supports Quick Charge 4+ for faster charging.

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