Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Out Of The Box Tour: Redefines Premium Mid-range Models

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Nov 9, 2017

Chinese smartphone maker Smartisan announced its latest smartphone model which kept up with the trendy full-view display design. Even though the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 as it is called is a mid-range model, it is a premium one at that as it features a stunning design that stands out among its peers and is pretty impressive. Despite the topnotch design the Nut Pro 2 starts at just 1799 Yuan (~$270)! Isn’t that amazing?

The Nut Pro 2 features a 5.99-inch in-cell display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2160 x 1080 resolution. It features a glass body with a metal frame. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest premium mid-range Snapdragon 660 SoC and Smartisan is making the model available in up to five memory variants. You get a 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM variant. The device packs a 16MP F/2.2 camera at the front which has AI beauty modes and uses the ArcSoft bokeh technology for portrait selfies.

The full-screen display means the Nut Pro 2 doesn’t feature a front home button, rather it uses virtual buttons while the fingerprint sensor is mounted at the rear at the same spot as the company’s logo. At the rear, there is a dual camera setup which has a 12MP Sony IMX386 primary sensor with 1.25um wide-angle sensor, f1.8 aperture and PDAF. The secondary rear sensor is a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8 1.4um sensor with f2.0 aperture. The secondary camera is a depth of field sensor which utilises the ArcSoft dual camera bokeh technology.

There is a 3500mAh battery under the sleek body and you get fast charging technology. The phone is also a dual SIM phone and has the USB Type-C port and NFC. There is no 3.5mm audio jack but inside the packaging box, you’ll get a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. Check out the out of the box photos of the Nut Pro 2 as compiled by My Drivers.

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Lenovo TB-X804 Tablet Specs Revealed on GFXBench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 9, 2017

A Lenovo tablet that is labelled as TB-X804 has appeared on GFXBench. The key specifications of the tablet have been revealed through its listing on the benchmarking site.

The Lenovo TB-X804 features a 10-inch device that carries support for a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz and it also features Adreno 506 graphics. Since the same GPU can be found in Snapdragon 625 and Snapdragon 626 chipsets, the Lenovo TB-X804 tablet could be powered any of these Qualcomm chipsets. The SoC is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.

The Lenovo TB-X804 features an 8-megapixel camera on its rear panel and a 5-megapixel camera on its front. The device is preinstalled with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The Chinese firm is expected to include its custom UI over the Android OS.

In February, Lenovo had introduced two 8-inch and two 10-inch tablets namely Lenovo Tab 4 8, Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus, Lenovo Tab 4 10 and Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus. Among these tablets, both the Plus variants are driven by Snapdragon 625 chipset and the regular models are powered by Snapdragon 425 chipset.

The specifications of the Lenovo TB-X804 is similar to Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus as it also features 10.1-inch display, Snapdragon 625 chipset, 64 of GB storage, 4 GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera. Hence, it could be the same tablet that will be released in different markets. Also, this could be an upgraded version of the Tab 4 10 Plus.

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JESY J9S Review: Strong Rugged Phone With Classic Specs

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Shine Wong

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Nov 9, 2017

A few weeks ago, JESY release new generation J9S rugged phone. It’s the first Android phone with both IP68 and MIL-STD-810G testing standard. In short, it can be called as the strongest rugged smartphone so far. Further, to spice things up, it looks a bit different than other rugged phones.

While the number of IP68 phones are increasing, their number is still very limited. But for many, it’s a very important feature for their everyday use. While you may know IP68 standard, MIL-STE-810G standard isn’t that common and hence I think its best to get an explanation from wikipedia.

MIL-STD-810, Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests, is a United States Military Standard that emphasizes tailoring an equipment’s environmental design and test limits to the conditions that it will experience throughout its service life, and establishing chamber test methods that replicate the effects of environments on the equipment rather than imitating the environments themselves. Although prepared specifically for military applications, the standard is often used for commercial products as well.

The standard’s guidance and test methods are intended to:

define environmental stress sequences, durations, and levels of equipment life cycles;
be used to develop analysis and test criteria tailored to the equipment and its environmental life cycle;
valuate equipment’s performance when exposed to a life cycle of environmental stresses
identify deficiencies, shortcomings, and defects in equipment design, materials, manufacturing processes, packaging techniques, and maintenance methods; and
demonstrate compliance with contractual requirements.

JESY J9S Specs

When I first saw this phone, it’s really huge, bigger than all normal phones I have ever used. For the specs, it features a 5.5-inch full HD screen, MediaTek MT6755 octa-core processor, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Other features include a 16MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a front shooter of 8MP. Also, there is a super-fast fingerprint sensor as well as an IR blaster on top and NFC sensor under the back. These are pretty powerful specs for rugged smartphone.

JESY J9S is powered by a huge 6150mAh battery, it’s bigger than most 5.5-inch phones. The battery went down to 11% power after 9 hours normal using from 49%. As JESY official says, it offers more than a full day use and week-long standby time. Surprisingly, it also support Qi wireless charging which is only found on some high-end smartphone.

JESY J9S Camera

The 16megapixel camera is okay for a rugged phone. The pictures taken from the phone don’t have high saturation bt overall its decent for a couple of shots. In short, its the same story as other Chinese smartphone cameras.

JESY J9S Software

JESY J9S comes with near stock Android 7.0 OS, it has full Google Play service and no extra app inside except the tools. The JESY J9S is great in terms of connectivity as well. Thanks to the MT6755 chip it supports numerous 4G LTE frequency bands. Thus it is compatible with various carriers in different countries and regions.

JESY J9S also provides some special tools app for outdoor user, including Sound Meter, Compass, Flashlight, Bubble Level, Pic Hanging, Heart Rate, Pedometer, Height Measure, Pressure, Plumb Bob, Alarm etc. These are very convenient and useful in your outdoor adventures.

Conclusion

The durability of this smartphone can’t be overstated. It’s not only certified with IP68 and MIL-STD-810G but also brings a lot of tools including a protractor, compass, torch, loupe, ruler, plummet, gradienter etc.

In my opinion, this is a great buy for travelers who love exploring the world and going into dangerous and uncommon conditions as this device can become a very good companion for them.

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Xiaomi & OPPO Working On 3D Facial Recognition Similar to iPhone X

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2017

When Apple announced the iPhone X with a full-view screen, apart from the expansive display one other feature which stood out is the 3D facial recognition technology which the device packs. The iPhone X represents a huge change in terms of design and features for the iPhone lineup, which ever since its inception had offered users a physical home button. However. Apple decided to ditch the home button and subsequently, the Touch ID on the iPhone X, replacing it with a facial recognition system dubbed Face ID.

The iPhone X’s Face ID feature has continued to receive positive reviews even though the device is still new in the market. The implication is that rival OEMs won’t waste time before debuting a similar feature on their models. Already, there are reports that Xiaomi, as well as Samsung, are working in conjunction with Qualcomm for the use of 3D Facial recognition on their flagships. OPPO has now been fingered to be working on a Facial Recognition technology with Qualcomm. The latest report is that Xiaomi and OPPO are fine-tuning arrangements with Qualcomm for the debut of the technology on their flagships next year.

The 3D Facial Recognition technology is said to be jointly developed by Qualcomm and Wonder Vision while the sensor module will be supplied by Reliance Optoelectronics. The facial recognition solutions would reportedly enter mass production around March and April next year. Apart from the trio mentioned here, Huawei is also tipped as working with Sunny Optical Technologies to develop 3D sensor solutions for its high-end models. In China, Ophelia optical technology is also said to be developing a similar technology and is expected to cooperate with domestic manufacturers in the near future.

First, it was the full-screen design that has turned into the current trend, are we about seeing another revolution in the industry that could see a reduction in the use of fingerprint recognition technology.By the way, we don’t see the fingerprint sensor going anywhere anytime soon.

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HMD Global’s Entry-Level Smartphone Nokia 2 Officially Goes On Sale In Russia

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Jeet

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Nov 9, 2017

Nokia 2, the entry-level smartphone from HMD Global, which was launched on 31st October in India, is now available to purchase in Russia. With this, Russia has become the first market where the smartphone is available.

In Russia, the Nokia 2 smartphone has been priced at RUB 7,990, which is roughly 116 Euros or $115. It was on pre-order in Russia for about a week.

The smartphone features a 5-inch HD LTPS display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and 16:9 aspect ratio. There is a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, making it the first smartphone to run on Snapdragon 212. The processor is coupled with Adreno 304 GPU.

It packs just 1GB of RAM and only 8GB of internal storage. There is a microSD card slot which allows to expand storage upto 128GB. As of the camera department, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel rear facing autofocus camera with an LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Nokia has also included “Bothie” feature which allows users to use both front and rear cameras simultaneously.

Connectivity features on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS / GLONASS. The device is fueled by a massive 4,100mAh battery, which is rated to provide two days of battery life on a single charge. The phone also comes with IP52 certification, meaning that the device is splash proof.

The Nokia 2 smartphone runs on the stock version of Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, and comes with Google Assistant. The company has also promised to update the device with Android 8.0 Oreo “shortly”.

When launched, the company revealed the pricing of the smartphone to be 99 Euros, but because of taxes and import fees, it is more expensive in Russia than in Europe. Although the smartphone was announced in India, it is yet to go up for sale in the country.

AT&T Will Be First US Carrier To Sell The Huawei Mate 10 Pro

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 9, 2017

Huawei Mobile has come a long way in the last few years, moving from being a Chinese brand to a global brand. As part of its efforts to expand its popularity, it officially released a couple of its phones – Honor 8 and Mate 9 in the US market last year. However, while both phones actually received very good reviews, sales were not impressive.

Huawei plans to change things starting next year as reports from XDA say that the company has partnered with US carrier AT&T, to exclusively sell the Mate 10 Pro.

The news was first reported earlier this year by The Information which said that Huawei was in talks with AT&T to sell one of its flagship phones in Q1 2018. XDA was able to confirm the report based on obtained firmware files of the Mate 10 Pro.

First the firmware is named BLA-A09-att-us which differs from that of the international variant, BLA-L09. A dump from system/app also shows some pre-installed AT&T apps.

The US Mate 10 is said to run EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo just like the international variant. It also comes with Mozilla Firefox Browser in addition to Google Chrome.

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Xiaomi Mijia Portable Electric Shaver Launched Priced At 179 Yuan (~$27)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2017

Xiaomi has got lots of products to its name and hundreds more under its ecosystem. The innovative Chinese company has added yet another product to its MIJIA lineup without rolling out the drums. The product is the MIJIA Portable Electric Shaver which comes with a couple of features that would make it a relevant gadget to have at home.

The portable Electric Shaver adopts a slim, all-metal body with a minimalistic design which nonetheless, looks attractive. The upper cover is made of aluminium anodization technology, polished to produce the glossy high-gloss effect. The body shell is made of anodized aluminium sandblasted. The body looks like a pack of card and the thickness is just 13.2mm and the device weighs about 100g, making it easy to fit into the pocket or bag.

The blade is made from advanced steel imported from Japan and is of the same quality as that used on Samurai swords. The steel is skin-friendly and is sharp and tough. The sharp-edged blade sits in a 27 ° position which greatly improves the blade sharpness and makes it easy to trim the beard one time. The device is rechargeable and uses the conventional USB Type-C port and is powered by a Lithium-Polymer battery. In addition, the rotor uses a high-speed motor of 7800 rpm and it is noiseless with a run-time noise of just 65dB. The power switch is hidden to avoid misuse by kids and there is also a power indicator.

Also Read: Catch great deals for all Xiaomi smartphones on Giztop!

The Xiaomi Portable Electric Shaver is priced at 179 Yuan and is presently available for reservation on Mi Home. The sales would commence on November 11.

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Get Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global Edition $20 Off On Gearbest

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Nov 9, 2017

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Panasonic Eluga I5 Entry-Level Smartphone Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 8,999

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Jeet

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Nov 9, 2017

After launching Eluga A4 a couple of days ago, Panasonic — the Japan-based electronics manufacturer, has today launched its new smartphone in the India market. Dubbed as Panasonic Eluga I5, the entry-level smartphone is priced at Rs. 8,990 (approx. $138).

The smartphone will be exclusively available through India’s homegrown online retailer Flipkart, in two color options — Black and Gold. The eCommerce website is also offering an exchange discount of up to Rs. 6,000 and additional discount if paid using credit card. However, these offers are not expect to last longer.

The metal-bodied smartphone features a 5-inch HD display with screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels along with 2.5D curved Asahi Dragontrail glass protection on top.

It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6737 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The storage capacity on the device can be further expanded up to 128GB via micro SD card slot.

As of the camera department, the phone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera with five-piece lens, f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash. On the front, the smartphone has a 5-megapixel camera with a three-piece lens for taking selfies.

It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and it is not clear if or when the smartphone will get Android 8.0 Oreo update. The dual SIM smartphone has a hybrid setup, allowing users to use secondary SIM card slot as a microSD card slot.

Connectivity options on the Panasonic Eluga I5 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone comes with accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and a proximity sensor.

There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back of phone. The smartphone, which measures 143 x 71 x 7.5mm and weights 145.5 grams, is powered by a 2,500mAh battery.

The company is reportedly planning to launch more than 10 devices under the Rs. 15,000 (~$232) in India. Also, the company has said that it will be spending around Rs. 200 crore on marketing and promotions for its new smartphones.

Samsung Exynos 7872 Processor Gets Bluetooth Certification

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 9, 2017

News of Samsung’s Exynos 7872 processor has been circulating for a while now. The chipset is said to be built on the 14nm design and will power Samsung’s entry level phones.

Yesterday, the Exynos 7872 was seen on the Bluetooth SIG website. According to the info on the site, the Exynos 7872 received a Bluetooth 4.2 certification. Sources say the chip may be released soon following this development.

Previous reports say the Exynos 7872 will have six cores – two Cortex-A73 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores, and will have a Mali G71 for its GPU. The 7872 is rumored to debut in the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2018).

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Apple’s AR Headset with rOS Reportedly Launching in 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 9, 2017

Fresh information shared by Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on an augmented reality headset. It will be a new and independent product line from the company that is speculated to debut in 2019.

Like the Apple Watch, the forthcoming AR headset from the Cupertino-based company is expected to feature its own microprocessor. Also, the company will be introducing a new kind of operating system called rOS for its new AR headset. It seems to be a customized version of iOS like watchOS and tvOS. It is also pegged to feature its own version of App Store.

Unlike the existing VR headsets that requires users to make use of a smartphone as an engine, the Apple AR headset that is rumored to debut in 2019 will have its own screen. Apple is yet to finalize on how users will be controlling the AR device. Initial reports claim that Apple is considering options like voice-commands through Siri, head gestures and touch. There is no information on the design of the device. However, initial reports suggest that it may look like Google Glass.

Apple is rumored to be working on this upcoming AR headset since a couple of years. It is speculated that the AR device from the company may be unveiled to the world in 2019 and it could be available for buying by early 2020.

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2018 iPad Pro with Full Screen Design, Face ID Arriving Next Year

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 9, 2017

According to a new report on Bloomberg, industry insiders with accurate track record have revealed to it that Apple will be releasing a high-end iPad with full screen design in 2018. Also, the tablet is expected to arrive with Face ID feature.

The Apple iPhone X is the first smartphone from the company to house an OLED panel and Face ID. The rumored iPad is expected to come with a traditional LCD panel and not an OLED screen.

Since Apple is expected to use same LCD screen on 2018 iPad Pro, it is unlikely to feature u-shaped like the iPhone X. The arrival of Face ID on the forthcoming iPad Pro models will result in the axing of the Touch ID home button that the company had introduced in 2014. The removal of the home button will allow Apple to reduce the bezels of the device. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had claimed in the previous month that the 2018 iPad Pro models will be arriving with TrueDepth Camera system.

The new report also claims that Apple may introduce multiple iPad Pro models next year. Among these devices, there will be at least one tablet that will have a size that is similar to 10.5-inch iPad Pro. The 2018 iPad Pro is pegged to come with an enhanced Apple Pencil stylus and improved notetaking and drawing software. It is also expected to be driven by a faster chipset that would include a custom GPU from Apple.

A recent survey by IDC has revealed that the tablet industry has encountered a decline in the sales for the 12^th consecutive quarter. However, Apple’s tablets are still very popular compared to rival devices from other brands. In the Q3 2017, it led the tablet industry with a market share of 25.8 percent by shipping 10.3 million iPad units.

Apple had introduced the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro in June this year. As far as the arrival of the new iPad Pro with thin bezels is concerned, the publication claims that it may debut sometime after June next year.

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Asus Zenfone 3 Max Gets Price Cut In India, Now Costs Rs. 9,999

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Jeet

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Nov 9, 2017

Asus — a Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturer, has announced a price cut for its Asus Zenfone 3 Max smartphone in India. The company has reduced the smartphone’s price by Rs. 1,000, bringing the effective price of the device down to Rs. 9,999.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max was originally launched in India for a price of Rs. 12,999. Prior to this price cut, the smartphone had received a price cut of Rs. 2,000 — bringing price down to Rs. 10,999, and now 5.2-inch display version of the smartphone has got another price cut of 1,000.

The Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturer has said that the price drop for the ZenFone 3 Max smartphone will be applicable across all major e-commerce sites including Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal and other retail stores including Asus exclusive stores in India.

The smartphone features a 5.2-inch HD display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is powered by a 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor paired with 3GB of RAM. It has 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

On the optics front, the phone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and dual LED flash. It also features a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with the company’s own Zen UI 3.0 on top.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It packs a massive 4,100mAh battery that is rated to deliver about 30 days of standby time and upto 20 hours of talktime.

The announcement regarding the price cut for Zenfone 3 Max comes just a few days after Asus announced Rs. 1,000 price cut for the ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) model.

Giveaway – Win a Beats Headphone from Global Buy Store

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Nov 9, 2017

Gizmochina along with Global Buy Store on AliExpress is conducting a Beats EP headphone as giveaway gift to one of our lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing product.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) Appears On HTML5 Test Website, Confirms 18.5:9 Infinity Display

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2017

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) soon and one of the new features coming on the models is an infinity display that tailored to the Galaxy S8. As a confirmation of the rumour of an infinity display, the Galaxy A5 (2018) has appeared on the HTML Test website bearing the model number SM-A530F.

The HTML5 Test listing shows that the 2018 A5 was tested while running Android 7.1.1 Nougat which is consistent with previous reports that the Galaxy A (2018) series will not get Android Oreo out of the box but Nougat. The Galaxy A series usually come with the conventional 16:9 aspect ratio but the listing shows the device’s display will have a resolution of 846 x 412 pixels. The resolution figures are definitely inaccurate but what we can draw from it is that the 18.5:9 aspect ratio is confirmed which also confirms, albeit indirectly the presence of an infinity display on the A5 (2018).

What this also implies is that there won’t be a front physical home button and the fingerprint sensor would have to be relocated to the back and ma likely be under the rear camera. Samsung is yet to officially confirm any details about the Galaxy A (2018) but we expect the models to drop early next year.

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Google Pixel 2 XL Owners Facing Flashing Screen Issue

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 9, 2017

Since Google Pixel 2 XL users have encountered various problems on its display such as blue tint, poor color production and screen burn-in, early reviewers of the smartphone have claimed that its OLED screen is of mediocre quality. The newest problem that has surfaced on the Pixel 2 XL is that its screen flashes for a split second before it is unlocked.

The above video shows the flashing screen issue that Pixel 2 XL users are facing. The user who has uploaded the video on YouTube claims that issue stopped momentarily when the phone was restarted, but it surfaced again next morning. He says that the problem surfaced immediately after he purchased the phone.

Advanced troubleshooting attempts such as starting the phone in Safe Mode or performing a factory reset could not resolve the issue permanently. Turning off the ambient sensor is the temporary fix for the flashing screen issue on Pixel 2 XL. Google is yet to release an official statement on the new issue.

Do you think that Pixel 2 XL’s OLED panel by LG is of dismal quality? Share us your views by commenting below.

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OnePlus 5T Will be Lacking Wireless Charging, Confirms OnePlus

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 9, 2017

As usual, OnePlus is teasing and confirming on the features that will be arriving on the OnePlus 5T before its official announcement. In the previous week, it was officially confirmed by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau that the OnePlus 5T will be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. Today, Lau has again confirmed that the much-anticipated wireless charging feature won’t be available on OnePlus 5T. The reason behind it is that the company’s Dash Charge is better than wireless charging.

Dash Charge is the fast charging technology by OnePlus which allow the OnePlus phones to gain a day’s power by charging for only 30 minutes. Through Dash Charge, OnePlus phones can be charged with a charging output of 20W. On the other side, the wireless charging produces 15W of power. Hence, the existing wireless charging technology is incapable of charging smartphones quickly.

Also, wireless charging is not a truly wireless feature, meaning that the handset needs to be placed on a charging pad. While the smartphone is getting charged wirelessly, it cannot be picked up for enjoying a game or taking a photo. Lau claims that these things can be easily done while charging through the OnePlus phone through Dash Charge cable and charger provided by the company.

He further stated that the company may introduce the wireless charging feature when the right time arrives. The Qi wireless charging standard adopt by various smartphone OEMs does not charge well through metal. Hence, smartphones that are enabled with wireless charging come with glass or polycarbonate chassis

Apple iPhones have featured metallic bodies since several years. However, in order to introduce wireless charging, the Cupertino-based company has launched the 2017 iPhones with glass chassis. Since the company won’t be bringing wireless charging on OnePlus 5T, it is expected to arrive with a metallic body.

After the Nov. 16 unveil event for OnePlus 5T, it will be made available for buying in North America and Europe from Nov. 21. In China, it will be available for buying from Dec. 1. In India, the company will be live broadcasting the event through multiplexes across the country and the smartphone would be available for buying exclusively on Amazon India starting from Nov. 28.

Do you think that OnePlus will introduce wireless charging on OnePlus 6? Let us know your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Lenovo Brings The MIIX 520 With 8th Gen Intel Core Duo SoC To China With A Cheaper Price

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 9, 2017

Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched its latest MIIX 520 2-in-1 Notebook laptop in its home country China. The product was unveiled at Lenovo’s Innovation and Technology conference held yesterday. The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 520 was first announced at IFA Berlin in September but this is the first tie it will be available in China.

The IdeaPad Miix 520 is a 2-in-1 tablet/PC which some think is a Microsoft Surface Pro clone. But this goes beyond looking like the Surface notebook to include support for Intel’s latest 8th-generation Core i7 CPUs. It happens to be among the first products to offer Intel’s quad-core CPUs for laptops. The new chips promise up to a 40-percent rise in performance. The Miix 520 also features up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB PCIe SSD.

The Miix 520 also comes with a 12.2-inch FHD (1920 x 1200 pixels) IPS touchscreen and is fired up by a 39Wh battery which Lenovo claims can last up to 7.5 hours. Other features include several new input options compared to the Miix 510, a fingerprint reader which enables one-touch Windows 10 login as well as an Active Pen 2 having 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity for inking and drawing onscreen.

Tablet PCs are not known for great cameras but the Miix 520 features a WorldView camera which can take 3D images. Lenovo also includes a MagicWindow app that lets you insert 3D images into regular images. In addition, the tablet PC comes with a kickstand similar to that of the Yoga 920 convertible laptop.

The Miix 520 is already on sale on Jingdong for 5,999 Yuan ($904) which is lower than the $1,000 price tag it was announce with in Europe.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Gets Burgundy Red Color Variant

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 8, 2017

Samsung has announced a new color variant for the Galaxy S8. The new Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 was launched in South Korea and brings the color variants to six.

There is no significant change in the design save for the rear of the phone which is now red. The front is still black, so if you slap a case on it, no one is going to know what color you are rocking.

Samsung has released an official ad for the new color variant and it is easy to see where the inspiration for the color comes from.

The Korean version of the Galaxy S8 has a 5.8” WQHD+ resolution. It packs 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and is powered by an Exynos 8895 processor. It has a 3,000mAh battery and comes with Bixby, Samsung’s AI assistant.

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Moto X4 To Be Flipkart Exclusive In India, Launching On November 13

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Jeet

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Nov 8, 2017

Lenovo-owned Motorola is gearing up to launch its new smartphone in the Indian market — Moto X4 on November 13. The company has now confirmed that the smartphone will be exclusively available via online retailer Flipkart in India.

Flipkart has already created a special landing page for the Moto X4 smartphone launch and mentions the 4 ‘Es’ — Extraordinary, Exceptional, Excellent and Exquisite. The media invite that Motorola sent out last week includes a large X logo followed by a hashtag #ExperiencePerfection. It further reads, “Experience ‘perfection’ crafted into a smartphone as Motorola brings to you the new Moto X4”.

To refresh, the Moto X4 was originally announced at IFA 2017 in Berlin in September. One of the highlight of the smartphone is that it features both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa as voice-based virtual assistants. The smartphone, which comes with IP68 rating, has a metal and glass design.

As of the specifications, the Moto X4 features a 5.2-inch LTS IPS Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and pixel density of 424 ppi. For protection of display, there is a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4 on top. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, in India, the company might launch another variant with 32GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup at the back. There is a 12-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front, there is a 16-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out of the box and has a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button. The device packs a 3,000mAh battery which the company claims can deliver power backup for the whole day.

Motorola is expected to offer both colors — Super Black and Sterling Blue in India. For pricing and availability information of the Moto X4 in India, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the smartphone in India on November 13.