In September, Vivo had unveiled the Vivo V7+, but the Vivo V7 was not introduced alongside it. Today, the company has officially unveiled the Vivo V7 in Indonesia. The smartphone is also scheduled to debut in India on Nov. 20.
The outstanding feature of the Vivo V7 is its f/2.0 aperture 24-megapixel front-facing camera. It is equipped with a “selfie softlight” flash. Through Face Beauty 7.0, the Vivo uses its own algorithms to capture richer and beautiful looking selfies. Face Beauty can also enrich video calls on apps like WhatsApp, Line, Facebook Messenger, Zalo, and Viber Messenger. The Portrait Mode feature can shoot amazing selfies with bokeh effect.
The backside of the Vivo V7 has an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel camera. It is equipped with features like PDAF and single-LED flash. It also possesses the ability to shoot 64-megapixel Ultra HD images by stitching multiple images.
The Vivo V7 features a 5.7-inch FullView IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It delivers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The smartphone produces an excellent viewing space as it offers a screen-to-body ratio of 83.6 percent.
The Snapdragon 450 chipset that powers the V7+ also fuels the newly unveiled V7 phone along with 4 GB of RAM. It includes a 3,000mAh battery that lacks support for fast charging. It has an inbuilt storage of 32 GB and it has a dedicated slot for adding a micro SD card. The connectivity features of the Vivo V7 include 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, Wi-Fi, v4.2 Bluetooth, USB OTG, GPS and GLONASS. The rear panel of the phone features a fingerprint reader.
The handset is preinstalled with Android 7.1 Nougat that is overlaid with FunTouch OS 3.2 which brings features like Face Access for unlocking the phone with face scan, Smart Split 3.0 for running two simultaneously on the same screen, and App Clone that allow users to access two accounts on social media apps like WhatsApp, BBM, WeChat, Zalo and Viber. The handset does not feature the AK4376A Hi-Fi audio chip found on the V7+.
The Vivo V7 has a full metallic chassis that measures 149.3 x 72.8 x 7.9mm and its weight is 139 grams. It can be bought in colors like Matte Black and Gold. It is available in Indonesia with a price tag of Rp 3,799,000 (~$280).
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is slated to release on Dec. 15. Fresh information suggests that OnePlus may release a special edition version of OnePlus 5T in celebration of the upcoming Star Wars movie.
A news report on XDA Developers that has been taken down for unknown reason stated that an anonymous reader found plenty of references for Star Wars in the OnePlus 5 Android Oreo closed beta build. After digging more into it, it was found that there could be a special edition of the forthcoming OnePlus 5T.
It was discovered that the OxygenOS seems to be tied to the theme of the movie as there is a reference to the color accent of Star Wars in the code finds. The string “accent_star_wars” was found in APKs for Launcher, Settings and System UI. The hex code for the accent color is #ff2837 which is similar to the dark red color that can be found on the posters of the forthcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Hence, the speculated limited edition of OnePlus 5T may sport the same color on its exterior.
OnePlus has previously released special edition smartphones like the OnePlus 3T Colette edition and Midnight Black variant for 3T. In September, the Chinese firm had also released OnePlus 5 JCC+ edition. Hence, it is likely that the Chinese firm could be prepping a special version of the OnePlus 5T to promote the new Star Wars movie.
OnePlus 5T will be officially announced on Thursday. The Chinese firm is unlikely to announce the rumored Star Wars edition of the OnePlus 5T at its launch event. The limited edition variant may get unveiled around the release date of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
If you are a fitness enthusiast, your workout experience is about to change with the Vinci 2.0 AI sports headphones. For the first time ever, your headphones will become the only device you need when exercising. No smartphone, no fitness band needed.
The Vinci 2.0 AI sports headphones is a combination of all the devices you need for that perfect workout experience. The headphones has a SIM slot (3G only), Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity allowing you receive calls, connect to the internet, and stream music from services like Spotify, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and KKBOX. That is in addition to being a fitness tracker that records your workout, providing feedback during and after your exercises.
The cool features of Vinci 2.0 doesn’t end there. With Amazon Alexa built-in (and promise of Google Assistant support in the near future), you get access to all the features of an AI powered device. From setting reminders, to asking for weather reports, listening to the news, getting directions, requesting an Uber, and so much more, the Vinci 2.0 has got you covered. All you have to say is “Hello Vinci” followed by your command. The headphones also has gesture support. By waving your hand in any of the programmed ways, you can control the volume, change songs, and pause/resume playback.
The Vinci 2.0 AI sports headphones is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core chip. It has 1GB of RAM and up to 32GB of built-in storage. There is an AKM4376 audio chip for improved audio quality. A 600mAh battery powers the device and should last up to 8 hours during standalone use or 40 hours in Bluetooth mode. Charging time is estimated as 1.5 hours.
The headphones has an accelerometer, a gyrometer, heart rate sensor, GPS, and compass built-in. With all the features it packs, the it is actually light, weighing just 86g.
The Vinci 2.0 AI sports headphones is available in 3 versions:
a Lite version with 8GB of storage but which lacks an OLED display, a bone conduction mic, and smart noise cancellation.
a Pro version with 16GB of storage with a 1.1” OLED display but lacks the active noise cancellation and bone conduction mic.
a Super version with 32GB storage, OLED display, active noise cancellation with support for up to 8 different environments, and bone conduction microphone.
The Lite version will retail for $149 when it launches but can be gotten for as low as $79. The Pro version will have a $289 price tag and the Super version will go for $399. All versions will come in red, black, white, and blue.
Honor V10 is an upcoming flagship phone that is slated to get announced on Dec. 5 in London, U.K. An official launch invitation that has been shared on Honor’s Weibo account reveals that the company would be debuting the Honor V10 in Beijing, China on Nov. 28 before introducing it in London.
The above launch invitation shows that the Honor V10 will not only feature dual cameras but also it will be enabled with AI capabilities. Previous reports have revealed that the 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup arriving on V10 will not have Leica branding.
Honor CEO Zhao Ming has recently confirmed that the Honor V10 will be powered by Kirin 970 and it will be running on EMUI 8.0 flavored Android 8.0 Oreo. The Kirin 970 that features a dedicated NPU unit for handling AI is the same chipset that powers the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro.
The Honor V10 is rumored to feature a 6-inch display by BOE. The screen is expected to deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Mate 10 Pro also features an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting 6-inch display. Since the smartphone will be coming with a full screen design, the fingerprint scanner will be placed on its rear side.
It is expected to arrive in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Like the Mate 10 Pro, the Honor V10 is also speculated to house a 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for 22.5W rapid charging.
Since the Honor V10 borrows a lot of features from the Mate 10 Pro, it is expected to arrive as a toned-down version of the Mate 10 Pro. However, it is yet to be confirmed whether it will be featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack or IP67 resistance. The Mate 9 Pro came with a metallic body, but the Mate 10 Pro that features a full screen deign is equipped with a glass + metal chassis. Since Honor’s “V” series phones have also always featured metallic body, the V10 may not feature a glass and metal combination chassis.
Motorola has shown commitment to its take on modularity by regularly releasing new Moto Mods for the Moto Z series. Its latest moto mod is the Polaroid Insta-share Printer.
Just like the name says, the mod turns your phone into a Polaroid camera, letting you instantly print pictures you take or have on your phone instantly. You can even add filters and frames to your pictures and even print from Facebook, Instagram, and Google Photos.
Think of this as a portable version of Fujifilm’s Instax series. The Polaroid Insta-Share Printer mod uses Zink™ Zero-Ink™ Paper for printing 2 x 3” photos. It requires no ink and can be stuck on any surface.
Using the mod is easy. Just flip the back of the Mod open like in the image below and load it with the Zero-Ink (ZINK) paper. Select a photo from your phone or take a new picture by pressing the physical capture button on the Mod. Print it, peel off the adhesive tape and stick on any surface.
The Polaroid Insta-Share Printer Mod has a 500mAh battery that should last for up to 20 prints. It weighs 188g and recharges via USB-C. The Mod can hold up to 10 sheets of printing paper (1 pack) at a time. Since this is a Mod made in collaboration with Polaroid, you can order Polaroid’s 2 x 3 inch ZINK paper to restock from stores like Amazon.
The FCC listing of what could be the Meizu M6 Note sparked rumors that Meizu was aiming to enter the US market soon. However, Meizu’s Head of Global Marketing, Ard Boudeling, clarified to Androidauthority that Meizu had no plans to enter the US market with smartphones, at least not right now. He did add that the FCC certification of the phone was required for its entry into other American markets, which is a good indication that the company is all set to enter other markets nearby.
Meizu M6 Note One Piece edition
The M6 Note is one of the best budget dual camera mid-rangers in China right now and its entry into newer markets in America could give the boost it deserves. In fact, Meizu has confirmed the launch of the M6 Note in one more market — India, soon. The phone checks almost all the features that you would expect in a budget smartphone, including a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4000mAh battery, Snapdragon 625 chip, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
M6 Note China pricing
In China, the phone starts at around $165 for the 3+16GB variant and goes up to $255 for the 4+64GB version. Expect the prices to be slightly higher than these figures when it’s launched in other markets.
While Meizu’s accessory lineup may not be as wide as Xiaomi, the company does have a few interesting products up their sleeve. And earlier today, this Zhuhai based Chinese manufacturer made a small new addition to its accessory lineup with the new USB Charging Cable with an LED indicator. Naturally, given the two different connector options available in the market today, the company will offer this cable in both USB Type-C and MicroUSB options.
The highlight of the new connector is the white LED light on the USB Type-C / MicroUSB end of the cable. The company says that the LED will make it easier to connect your smartphone at night. The cable is 1m long and features a nylon braided design which makes it anti-tangle and anti-stretch. The connectors are made out of aluminum alloy with CNC machining and are scratch resistant.
Meizu, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has teased a new smartphone launch in the Indian market. The company has tweeted a promo image but has not yet revealed the launch date.
The promo image posted by the company contains the number 6, and also resembles the Meizu M6 Note’s dual camera setup. Its noteworthy that the company has not specifically mentioned that the phone is getting launched. However, the company has used the hashtag #StayTrue on the image, which was used for the initial launch of the smartphone in China.
The company has also posted another image which features a quad LED flash, confirming that the device is indeed Meizu M6 Note.
The Meizu M6 Note smartphone has a beautiful metal unibody, and is expected to be available in Blue, Champagne Gold, and Obsidian Black colours. The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 2.5D curved glass on top.
It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor along with Adreno 506 GPU. The device is available in three variants — 3GB RAM with 16GB internal storage, 3GB RAM with 32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. All these variants of Meizu M6 Note comes with microSD card support for expanding the storage capacity.
On the optics front, there is a 12MP Sony IMX362 rear camera, which has a ƒ/1.9 ultra-wide aperture, and a 1.4μm pixel CMOS image sensor. It also has a 5MP Samsung 2L7 secondary camera sensor at the back. The phone also features a 16MP front camera with a ƒ/2.0 wide aperture.
The smartphone runs on Flyme OS 6.0, which is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system. It comes powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports mCharge 18W fast charging and promises up to 10 hours of gaming. It also sports fingerprint scanner on the front, embedded in the phone’s home button.
Recently, Meizu also teased Meizu Pro 7 smartphone launch in India and now the company has teased M6 Note Pro smartphone launch. There is a possibility that Meizu could launch both the devices in India.
Xiaomi has rolled out MIUI 9 update for a barrage of smartphones, Xiaomi models that is. The new update is for the China ROM and it is the biggest single rollout since the release of the MIUI 9 Stable ROM. This is coming about three months since the first MIUI 9 China Developer ROM was released. Xiaomi also commenced OTA push of MIUI 9 China ROM on October 31st but that was for a few models.
Right now with this release, MIUI 9 China ROM is now available for a total of 18 models. The models include the Mi 6, Mi Max 2, Mi Note 3, Mi Note 2, Mi 5X, Redmi 4X, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime, Mi 5s, Mi 5, Mi 5c, Mi MIX, Mi 5s Plus, Redmi 5A, Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm/Redmi Note 4X, Mi MIX 2, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4S, Mi 4c.
If you own one of the models and wish to flash the ROM on your smartphone, you can download all the ROMs from here. Do remember to back up all important data before flashing and don’t attempt this if you have no idea how to flash a Custom ROM on your smartphone. Xiaomi advises that those flashing from Beta ROM to Stable ROM needs to clear all the data before flashing so as not to get issues of system incompatibility such as no signal and rebooting. Those already running Stable ROMs wouldn’t need to clear all data. Xiaomi touts the MIUI 9 ROM based on Android 7.0 Nougat as fast as lightning, among of features.
The mass production of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ flagship smartphones will reportedly begin from next month. Fresh suggests that Samsung may announce the Galaxy S9 early in next year and it will come with some new features like anti-glare camera and wireless AKG headset.
Galaxy S9 Launch Date
According to the tweet shared by a leakster, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ may launch early in 2018. Previous reports have revealed that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ may debut a day ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 that will be held between Feb. 26 to March 2. Samsung has used this strategy in 2014 and 2015 to debut the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7 respectively.
However, the arrival of the Galaxy S8 duo was delayed this year, probably because of the Galaxy Note 7 debacle. Hence, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are speculated to launch on Feb. 25 in 2018. Through the above tweet, the leakster also claimed that the Galaxy S9 duo would be equipped with dual cameras.
He also claims that the Galaxy S9 would be borrowing some “tricks” from the iPhone X. However, it is known as to what could be the source hinting too. However, it is likely that just as the Apple had introduced Face ID feature on the iPhone X, Samsung to may add a robust facial scanning feature on the Galaxy S9.
According to another leakster who has been consistently spilling accurate information on upcoming flagship phones from Samsung, the Galaxy S9 would be arriving with a new AKG headset. The South Korean company is already offering AKG tuned headset with Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8. However, the tipster claims that the company may provide Galaxy S9 users with Bluetooth-enabled AKG headset.
Some may assume that the Galaxy S9 may not feature standard audio jack since the company is speculated to provide users with wireless AKG headsets. However, the leakster has emphasized that the 3.5mm headphone will not be axed from the Galaxy S9 and S9+.
Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy S9 duo are rumored to arrive with vertically stacked dual rear cameras. The leakster claims that the camera of the S9 “uses anti-glare BBAR layer ghost technology.” BBAR could possibly mean Broadband Anti-Reflection coating that resists glare and dual images.
There is no information on why the Galaxy S9’s camera will feature BBAR coating because the cameras on Samsung’s premium phones already feature anti-glare coatings. The new kind of coating that the leakster is referring could mean that the Galaxy S9 may feature some sort of improved anti-glare coating for the new set of dual rear cameras.
Samsung is rumored to be working on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that the company would be mass producing the Galaxy S9 duo starting from next month. Fresh speculations that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be also accompanied by Galaxy S9 Mini.
According to ValueWalk, this mysterious smartphone could be the upcoming 4-inch Galaxy S9 Mini smartphone. However, the publication is only speculating on the information shared by a Weibo leakster who claimed that Samsung is working on a less than 5-inch premium smartphone that will be equipped with an Infinity Display.
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones respectively feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Infinity Displays. Last year’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge respectively house 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch displays. Even though the screen sizes on Samsung’s flagship phones have increased significantly, recent reports have revealed that there is still demand for small-sized smartphones. This was the reason why Apple had introduced iPhone SE last year.
Apple is rumored to launch as many as three full screen iPhones in 2018, but rumors that had surfaced earlier in this month had claimed that the company may debut a 4-inch iPhone SE 2 in Q1 2018. The rumored Galaxy S9 Mini could be a very competitor for the alleged iPhone SE 2.
Samsung did not release “mini” versions for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S6. Hence, there is a possibility that it may not launch a compact edition for Galaxy S9. Since there is no concrete evidence to prove the existence of iPhone SE 2 and Galaxy S9 Mini phones, we advise our readers to take this report with a pinch of salt.
The upcoming 2018 editions of the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 are rumored to respectively feature 5.5-inch and 5.7-inch Infinity Displays. These phones will allow users to enjoy Samsung’s full screen design with an affordable pricing. The 2018 Galaxy A5 and A7 have received Bluetooth SIG approval and FCC certification in the U.S. and are rumored to launch in next month or in January 2018.
Since many full-screen design phones have launched in the recent past, there is no denying that it is the latest trend in the smartphone industry. Chinese companies are offering full screen phones at various price segments and here’s a list of the top full screen smartphones from China in 2017.
ZTE Nubia Z17S
ZTE had unveiled the Nubia Z17S flagship phone alongside Z17 Mini S in October. It boasts a premium appeal because of is aviation-grade aluminum body that is coupled with 3D glass and bezel-less design.
5.73-inch LCD display supporting 1,080 x 2,040 pixels resolution
Xiaomi started the trend of full screen smartphone by debuting the Mi MIX concept phone last year. Even though the new Mi MIX 2 is smaller compared to the predecessor, it is a wonderful looking smartphone that features a curved ceramic rear panel that is coupled with 7000 series aluminum alloy frame. There is a special edition Mi MIX 2 that features a ceramic unibody too.
The Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro flagship phones sport metal unibody design with a unique textured pattern running on the back panel where the dual rear cameras are placed. The Mate 10 duo are fueled by Kirin 970 that is accompanied by NPU chip for handling AI. Users can also enjoy desktop mode on a larger display by connecting the Mate 10 or Mate 10 Pro to it.
The Vivo X20 and X20 Plus are upper mid-range full screen smartphones. The stellar dual rear cameras of the Vivo X20 duo are coupled with Vivo Image Cube dual-core image sensor processor. These phones also carry support for facial recognition for unlocking.
Vivo X20: 6.01-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 3,250mAh battery
Vivo X20 Plus: 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display; 3,900mAh battery
The Oppo R11s and R11s Plus are also upper mid-range phones. These phones also feature amazing dual rear cameras. The selfie snapper of the OPPO R11s duo supports AI Beauty which can beautify the portrait shots by enhancing facial features.
The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 sports an impressive design thanks to is metal and glass combination chassis. The rear side of the phone has a dual camera system which includes a large-sized sensor and a small-sized sensor.
The Maimang 6 features the same full-screen display that is available on the Mate 10, but carries support for FHD+ resolution. It is the only smartphone on the list that features dual front cameras and dual rear cameras.
Honor 7X is the cheapest full screen smartphone in the list. Even though it’s a budget-friendly smartphone, it has a sleek appeal. It is also powered by the same chipset that is available on the Maimang 6 and it comes in multiple storage models. The Honor 7X also features dual rear cameras.
The Gionee M7 Plus has recently appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks and now it has been also spotted on GFXBench benchmarking platform.
The GFXBench listing states that the M7 Plus has a 7.5-inch display that supports a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Well-known leakster Evan Blass had revealed in the previous month that the M7 Plus would be coming with a 6.43-inch display. Hence, it seems that the display size of the phone is mentioned incorrectly on GFXBench.
The M7 Plus could be sporting the very same display that is available on the Vivo X20 Plus that also houses a 6.43-inch screen. According to GFXBench listing, the smartphone is driven by an octa-core processor by Qualcomm that clocks 2.2 GHz and it also features Adreno 512 graphics. This indicates that the Snapdragon 660 chipset would be powering the Gionee M7 Plus. The SoC is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and it has an internal storage of 64 GB.
It is likely to feature a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel. Leaked photos of the M7 Plus have revealed that it features dual rear cameras. GFXBench listing has revealed that one of the dual camera sensors could be of 16-megapixel. The M7 Plus is also expected to carry support for NFC.
The exact size of its battery is still not known. However, one of the leaked photos of the M7 Plus has revealed that it would be arriving with support for up to 16W wireless charging.
If you own the Essential Phone the there is good news for you. The new smartphone manufacturer has announced an Android Oreo beta update for the Essential Phone.
According to the instructions on the official update page, those interested in trying out the beta update are required to sign up with a valid email address. Afterwards, the download link is then made available.
The Beta 1 update (OPM1.170911.130) is 995MB in size. Currently known issues with the update include increased battery drain when Bluetooth is enabled and Android Auto compatibility issues with some vehicles. There is a chance there are more bugs and Essential says there is an online form where they can be reported.
Gionee M7 Plus is speculated as one of the eight full screen smartphones that the company may unveil on Nov. 26. The M7 Plus has now appeared on AnTuTu to not only reveal its key specs but also its benchmarking scores.
According to AnTuTu listing, the display of the Gionee M7 Plus produces resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The 14nm Snapdragon 660 chipset that has been designed to high-end smartphones is present under the hood of the M7 Plus along with 6 GB of RAM.
The handset is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. As far as AnTuTu score of M7 Plus is concerned, it has recorded an impressive score of 103,367.
Previous reports have revealed that the M7 Plus would be equipped with a 6.43-inch Full View display that is likely to deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. The leaked photos of the smartphone have revealed that the back panel of the phone will be housing a pair of horizontally arranged camera sensors along with a fingerprint scanner.
Also, it is expected to arrive with support for up to 16W wireless charging. As of this writing, there is no information on the exact size of the battery that will be fueling the M7 Plus.
Chinese chip maker MediaTek is presently the second largest fabless mobile chip manufacturer but the company has struggled to compete with U.S giant Qualcomm in the high-end category. The company released the Helio X30 as its 2017 flagship and despite falling in the same class with the Snapdragon 835, Apple A11, Exynos 8895 and Kirin 970, the MediaTek flagship chip has struggled to fly. Presently, the chipset can only be found onboard the Meizu Pro 7 Plus and Elephone X8 Lite.
This situation may have forced the Chinese chipmaker to call it quit in the manufacture of flagship chip, at least for now. MediaTek’s General manager in charge of International sales, Finbarr Moynihan is credited to have disclosed that the company is sort of taking a break from flagship chips in order t focus its attention on new premium devices. He also threw more light on the Helio X30 and the reason why it did not perform marvellously. The reason being that the chipset and the modem were required to be able to meet the high-end modem requirements for the US, European, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, African, and Indian carriers. But the Helio X30 didn’t have some of the global modem specifications that would have made it get adopted by OEMs outside China. Also, the release of cheap mid-range devices by many Chinese brands did not help the X30. Majority of MediaTek’s patrons are Chinese OEMs.
The MediaTek Exec went further to reveal that the company will focus more on the Helio P-series chipsets which have some new premium models onboard. This doesn’t mean the company is giving up entirely on the high-end flagship chip category but they are taking a bit of a break from that end and hope to climb back up gradually.
Just like Google, Sony is another manufacturer that hasn’t yet jumped on the dual camera train. However, that may be changing soon. A new smartphone codenamed the H3213 Avenger has been seen on GFXBench and it packs dual front cameras,
The Sony H3213 Avenger has a 6-inch FHD display. This is the same size as that of the XA1 Ultra but it is unknown if when itwill come with the new design Sony is planning for next year.
There is 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (20GB available!!!) and a Snapdragon 630 is the chipset of choice. The octa-core processor is clocked at 2.2GHz and has the Adreno 508 as its GPU.
For its first dual camera smartphone, Sony is going all out with it. It has a 16MP primary sensor that can record in 4K and its paired with an 8MP sensor. There is a chance the secondary sensor of the will capture depth of field information for portrait images.
In September this year, Vivo launched V7 Plus smartphone in the Indian market, which was powered by Snapdragon 450 processor. The phone was touted as the world’s first device to be powered by SD 450 SoC. Now, the company is all set to launch another smartphone powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 processor.
Vivo is holding a press event on November 20 where the company will launch Vivo V7 — the younger sibling of the V7+ with marginally smaller display. The media invite had a smartphone with a single rear camera and a fingerprint scanner. Before the official launch in India, Vivo will launch the smartphone in Indonesia on November 16.
The Vivo V7 will come with a FullView display. The smartphone is expected to feature a 5.7-inch HD+ display as opposed to the 6-inch display on the V7 Plus. Under the hood, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, along with 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Vivo has been known for focusing on the camera department and the V7 will not be an exception. The smartphone retains the same 24MP selfie camera which was the highlight of the V7+. The device will also come with a 16MP front-facing camera.
It will run on Android Nougat operating system based FunTouch OS 3.2 and will be powered by a 3,000mAh battery. The dual SIM smartphone will also support 4G VoLTE connectivity along with the usual set of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
The Vivo V7+ is priced at Rs. 21,990 in India. With the upcoming V7 being a watered down version, we expect the phone’s pricing to be around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000. It is expected to be available in two colours — Black and Gold. However, we’ll have to wait for the official launch for the confirmation about pricing and availability.
Lenovo has introduced two new ThinkStation desktops and a ThinkPad notebook. The newly announced Lenovo P520 is a flagship workstation whereas the Lenovo P520C is its cost-effective variant. The ThinkPad P52s is Lenovo’s first quad-core mobile workstation from the company.
Lenovo ThinkStation P520
The Lenovo P520 is meant to deliver topnotch performance for carrying out high-end tasks like 3D animation and visual effects. The P520 is running on Windows 10 Pro for Workstation. It will be available also available in Ubuntu Linux.
The P520 is powered by the new Intel Xeon W-series CPUs, allowing up to 18 cores or clocking speeds of up to 4.5 GHz. It features eight DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of RAM. This allows the ThinkStation P520 to support up to 256 GB of DDR4 RAM. It can support a pair of Nvidia Quadro P6000 graphics.
The ThinkStation P520 can feature up to 8 eight drives. It is equipped with PCIe x16, one PCIe x8, two PCIe x4 and one PCI expansion slots. It also features 8 USB 3.0 ports and 1 Thunderbolt 3 port. The desktop is enabled with network connectivity options such as Intel dual band wireless AC-8264 and 2T/2R + Bluetooth 4.2.
Lenovo ThinkStation P520C
The ThinkStation P520C is a budget-friendly desktop that also comes in the same Intel Xeon W-series processor variants. It is equipped with Nvidia Quadro P5000 graphics and supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 RAM.
It includes with up to 4 drives and instead of 8 USB 3.0 ports, it features 6 USB 3.0 ports. It features the same network connectivity options and PCI expansions slots except for the single PCI slot found on P520.
Lenovo ThinkPad P52s
The ThinkPad P52s notebook is the thinnest and lightest mobile workstation from the Chinese manufacturer. It comes in Core i5 and Core i7 (eighth generation) processor variants along with Nvidia Quadro P500 graphics.
The P52s comes in three screen options of 15.6 inches such as a full HD IPS, a full HD touchscreen and a 4K UHD. Its users can up to up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM on two DIMM slots. The ThinkPad P52s comes in multiple storage options such as up to 2 TB HDD or 1 TB NVMe SSD.
As far as ports of the ThinkPad P52s is concerned, it is equipped with 2 x USB 3.0, one USB-C, one Thunderbolt 3, one HMDI 1.4, one RJ45 Ethernet and memory card reader.
The Lenovo ThinkStation P520, ThinkStation P520C and ThinkPad P52s are poised to release in January 2018. As of this writing, there is no information available on their pricing.
In May, Microsoft had confirmed that it would be launching Snapdragon 835 driven Windows 10 laptops through brands like HP, Asus and Lenovo. It seems that the unveiling of Snapdragon 835 powered HP laptop is close at hand as it has appeared on the official site of the company.
A mysterious Snapdragon 835 powered HP device labelled as “2US29AV” has surfaced on the HP Care Pack Services page. The listings are no longer accessible, the below screenshot shows that the device would be coming in two variants. Previous reports have suggested that it may come in options like 4 GB RAM + 128 GB UFS storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB UFS storage.
Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopft had previously said that ARM-powered Windows 10 PCs will not be unveiled until the last quarter of this year. Since the 2US29AV device has appeared on the official site, it seems that the arrival of HP’s Snapdragon 835 powered laptop is drawing near.
The upcoming Windows 10 laptops that are fueled by Snapdragon 835 will be able to deliver better battery life and LTE connectivity. Previous reports have revealed that the Redmond-based company is collaborating with various carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, EE, Three and BT to bring support for e-SIM on ARM-based Windows 10 laptops. It seems that the cellular PC revolution will begin soon.
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