Xiaomi Launches A New Mi 6 Variant With 4GB RAM And 64GB Storage

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Nov 7, 2017

OnePlus has confirmed that global unveil event of the OnePlus 5T will be held at Brooklyn, New York on Nov. 16. On the same day, the company will be debuting its new flagship phone through multiplexes in various cities in India by live broadcasting the event. As OnePlus has done before, the OP5T will be exclusively available through Amazon India in the country and the retailer giant will be running a flash sale for it on Nov. 21.

The OnePlus 5T will be showcased in following five theaters in India:

PVR ECX, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
PVR Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar, Pune
PVR Phoenix Market City, Lower Parel, Mumbai
PVR Forum, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
PVR Orion, Rajajinagar, Bangalore

In order to watch the OnePlus 5 launch event at above listed multiplexes, OnePlus fans will have to purchase a Rs. 99 ticket which can be booked through the BookMyShow app starting from Nov. 8 at 10 AM. Each account will be provided only one ticket. OnePlus will be providing free popcorn, coke and OnePlus 2018 calendar worth Rs. 799 to fans who will come to watch the launch event in theater. Also, these people will get an opportunity to get a live experience of the new phone.

The OnePlus 5T will be officially available for buying only through Amazon India starting from Nov. 28. However, the company will be running a special flash sale on Nov. 21 beginning at 4:30 PM. The smartphone will be made available for purchase in North America and Europe from Nov. 21 and in China from Dec. 1.

OnePlus CEO Carl Lei had recently hinted the pricing of the OnePlus 5T will not exceed 4,000 Yuan (~$602). It will be the first smartphone from the company to arrive with 6-inch screen that will support FHD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is rumored to arrive in 6 GB RAM / 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage variants. It will be powered by Snapdragon 835 and may include a 3,450mAh battery. Its rear side may feature 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup whereas the front side may house a 20-megapixel selfie snapper.

It’s Official! OnePlus 5T Launch In China Set For November 28, Sales Begin December 1

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Nov 7, 2017

Barely 24 hours after OnePlus took to its Twitter page to hint at the international launch of the OnePlus 5T on November 16 in Brooklyn, New York, the company has officially teased the launch of the flagship model in China for November 28. The teaser poster for the launch in China appeared on OnePlus’ official Weibo page and it reveals that the launch event would hold at 14:00 in Beijing while the sales would commence by 10 AM on December 1.

The teaser poster is the same as that used to announce the upcoming launch in New York City and the major highlight apart from the date, is the theme “A New View”. This is no doubt, a reflection of the full-screen design the device is expected to pack. OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu confirmed this in his Weibo message where he hinted that the device will be a true flagship this time around with a new display size. There won’t likely be any difference in design and specifications between the international version and the Chinese version of the OP5T but the Chinese version may likely come in slightly cheaper.

The OnePlus 5T specification is pretty much known, but to refresh our memories, here’s a recap. The flagship model is expected to feature a 6-inch display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution which means they would adopt an 18:9 aspect ratio. The flagship model is also expected to pack a Snapdragon 835 flagship processor like the OP5. The device is expected with an 8GB RAM + 128GB memory while there may likely be a 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. Apart from the full-view display screen, the large memory will be another major selling point of the device. On the camera end, we expect a 20MP + 16MP dual camera setup at the rear while there will be a 20MP selfie camera at the front.

Xiaomi Officially Enters Spain: Launches Mi A1, Mi MIX 2, Mi Box & More

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Nov 7, 2017

Last week, Xiaomi released a teaser hinting at its entry into Spain. Today, the Chinese manufacturer held an event in Madrid unveiling an online store, lots of products and partnerships with local retailers.

One of the first products that will be available to Mi fans in Spain is the Android One phone, the Mi A1. When Xiaomi announced the phone in India months ago, it said it would be available in a total of 37 countries. Of the 37 countries, 10 of them are in Europe. However, Spain was not originally among them.

The Mi A1 brings all the features of the Xiaomi Mi 5X but swaps out the MIUI ROM for Pure Android. And because it is an Android One phone, it will get updated to Android Oreo before other Xiaomi phones. The Oreo update is said to arrive before the end of 2017. The Mi A1 will sell for €229 and will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Spain will also get the Mi MIX 2 flagship phone. The 18:9 display-toting Mi MIX 2 will sell for €500 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB RAM variant. Other phones that will also be available in Spain include the Mi 6, Mi Max 2, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4X, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 5A, and Redmi Note 5A Prine

Xiaomi also announced that some of its Mi ecosystem products will be sold in Spain. The Mi Electric Scooter will sell for €349.99 but for a limited time it will go for €299.99. The Android-powered Mi Box is priced at €75 and the Yi 4K action camera has a €135 price tag. The Mi Band 2 will also be available for purchase in Spain.

Huawei To Begin Certifying Third Party Accessories Made for Its Phones

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Nov 7, 2017

Apple can be said to be the first manufacturer to begin the “Made For-” program. The licensing program was started in 2005 and was originally called Made for iPod (MFi). Accessories that had the MFi logo meant that they were certified by Apple for the iPod. Now the program covers connectors for iPhones and iPads.

Google began its own Made For- program following the release of the second generation Pixels and latest reports say that Huawei has also begun its own certification program for third party accessories.

The source says the Chinese manufacturer has officially launched the Made for Huawei program and its first product is a USB-C to HDMI cable for the Mate 10 smartphones.

Gionee M7 Power Bezel-Less Smartphone To Soon Launch In India

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Nov 7, 2017

Gionee seems to be all set to launch Gionee M7 Power smartphone in India. The company has posted an image on Twitter, teasing the M7 Power smartphone launch.

The image posted on the microblogging platform reads, “Are you ready? #ComingSoon #MpowerWithGionee”, clearly hinting that it will soon launch the bezel-less smartphone in India. The teaser image shows the front panel of the smartphone with a Taj Mahal image in the background.

While the company has not revealed the pricing or availability of the smartphone, it is expected to officially announce the smartphone by the end of this month.

Gionee M7 Power was originally launched in China in September this year, and later made its way to other regions as well. The smartphone is also known as Steel 2 Plus in some regions. In India, it is likely to be available in three color options — Gold, Black and Dark Blue.

The smartphone features a 6-inch FullView HD display with screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

There is a microSD card slot which enables users to expand the storage capacity up to 256GB. It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with an LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, and PDAF. Also, there is an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front for clicking selfies.

The Gionee M7 Power runs Amigo OS 5.0 based on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system. The device also comes with a fingerprint scanner placed on the back panel. It is fuelled by a 5,000mAh battery — which has always been the USP of the company’s M series smartphones. The enhanced battery pack supports fast charging.

Meanwhile, the company is expected to launch eight bezel-less smartphones at a launch event that is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China on November 26.

Recently, the company’s M7 Plus flagship smartphone was also leaked online by Evan Blass, without giving any information about the phone’s specs. Apart from that, other phones from Gionee, including F6L, F205, and M2018 have also surfaced online. All these devices are likely to be announced at the Nov. 26 launch event.

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Apple iPhone X’s Estimated Cost of Manufacturing is $357.50

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Nov 7, 2017

The iPhone X is first OLED smartphone Apple. The 64 GB and 256 GB models of the iPhone X are respectively at $999 and $1,149. Hence, it is the most expensive smartphone from the company. A disassembly of the iPhone X has revealed that the estimated cost of building its 64 GB model is $357.50.

Since Apple is selling the 64 GB iPhone X for $999, it is able to benefit from a gross margin of 64 percent. The base model of the iPhone 8 sells for $699. Through the iPhone 8, Apple is earning a gross margin of 59 percent.

The 5.8-inch edge-to-edge OLED panel is the costliest component of the iPhone X as it costs around $65.50. The 4.7-inch LCD screen of the iPhone 8 costs lesser as it is priced around $36. The stainless-steel of the iPhone X costs nearly $36 whereas the aluminum frame running on the edges of the iPhone 8 carries a pricing of about $21.50.

While talking on the Apple’s earnings in the previous week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the pricing of the iPhone is based on the value it provides to the user. He added that the company is not charging the highest possible price. He highlighted that through the iPhone X, the company is providing new technologies that are pioneering the industry. Hence, the iPhone X is carrying a hefty price tag. The ability to command a premium pricing on its new devices shows how unique Apple is in the electronics industry.

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Gionee M7 Plus Hands-On Images Leaked As Launch Date Nears

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Nov 7, 2017

Gionee is going to unveil 8 bezel-less smartphones on Nov. 26. Reliable leakster Evan Blass had revealed in the previous week that the Gionee M7 Plus is the next flagship phone from the company. He had also revealed two images of the smartphone. Rumors have it that the M7 Plus could be one of the smartphones that may get announced at the upcoming launch event. Today, couple of new images of the smartphone has appeared.

Blass had revealed that the M7 Plus would be arriving with a 6.43-inch display. He had also claimed that it could be the largest ever full screen smartphone. The bottom bezel of the phone features the company’s branding. The side bezels are thin and the top bezel houses a selfie camera and an earpiece.

The handset features a leather back and it is houses a horizontally arranged dual camera system. Blass claims that the edges of the smartphone are made of up of stainless-steel.

The tipster had also speculated that the smartphone may carry support for wireless charging. The below image shows the M7 Plus placed on a wireless charging pad which indicates that the smartphone will indeed support the feature.

The M7 Plus is shown to support up to 16W (9V/1.78A) which is nearly as fast as what you would get with an 18W wired fast charger. It is also speculated that the M7 Plus may have support for version 1.2 of the Qi Wireless Charging standard.

As of this writing, there is no information on the other specifications of the Gionee M7 Plus. More of the information on the flagship phone is expected to surface.

Google Assistant Song Recognition Feature Rolling Out to Non-Google Devices

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Nov 7, 2017

Google Voice Search used to have this feature where you could ask it what song was playing and it would identify it. Sadly, that feature wasn’t available on Google Assistant not until last month when it became a Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL exclusive. The good news is that the feature is now rolling out to non-Google devices.

Reports say the roll-out began last weekend to non-Google devices. I tried it on my OnePlus 3T and it works. The image below also show it working on the OnePlus 5. If you have Google Assistant on your device, you should check and see if it is available.

While it is not as sophisticated as the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL-exclusive always listening song recognition feature (Now Playing), it sure is better than nothing.

Xiaomi May Launch its First Rugged Smartphone in First Half of 2018

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Nov 7, 2017

Xiaomi is yet to launch an IP certified smartphone. Fresh information revealed by an industry insider from China suggests that the Xiaomi is working on its first rugged smartphone. The translated text suggests that it would be coming with kinds of defense features which indicates that the speculated rugged phone may arrive with waterproof, shockproof and dustproof chassis.

Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the company to debut waterproof phones. In June, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had revealed to the media that when a waterproof phone is damaged, its waterproof protection also deteriorates. Xiaomi is known for selling flagship phone with low price pricing. However, the inclusion of waterproof protection on its flagship phones will increase their pricing. Mr. Jun added that if customers are ready to spend 20 percent or 30 percent extra cost for water-resistance, Xiaomi might consider launching a waterproof phone.

Leading smartphone OEMs like Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, and Motorola have already launched IP certified flagship phones. For instance, the newly unveiled Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X carry IP67 protection. The Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, Sony Xperia XZ1 and Motorola Moto X4 phones are IP68 rated smartphones.

Xiaomi’s Mi and Mi MIX series smartphones are serious competitors for flagship phones from Apple and Samsung. Fresh information shared by an industry insider claims that the rugged smartphone from the company may debut in the first half of 2018. Could it be the rumored Xiaomi Mi 7 smartphone?

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is speculated to launch in the first quarter of 2018. It is rumored to arrive with full screen design with a huge display of 6 inches and it is likely to feature Snapdragon 845 chipset. Recent reports have also suggested that it may carry support for Qi wireless charging.

The Mi 7 with aforementioned specs and rugged chassis could be an ultimate flagship phone from the company. However, we advise our readers to take this report with a grain of salt.

As Mr. Jun had stated earlier, a Xiaomi phone with waterproof protection will certainly carry an expensive price tag. Would you be interested in spending more money to purchase a rugged phone from Xiaomi? Share us your thoughts by adding comments below.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Specs Revealed, Features 5.99-Inch Display, Snapdragon 660 Processor

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Nov 7, 2017

After launching the Nut Pro smartphone earlier this year, Smartisan is all set to launch its successor — Nut Pro 2. The phone’s specifications, press render as well as the retail box packaging have surfaced online through China’s microblogging website Weibo ahead of its launch.

The leak suggests that the upcoming smartphone will feature a 5.99-inch Full HD in-cell display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and screen aspect ratio of 18:9. In line with the current trend, the phone will sport a full-screen bezel-less display.

The smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor along with 64GB of internal storage. The RAM capacity is not yet known, however it has been revealed that the phone will pack LPDDR4X memory.

Coming to the camera department, the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 will feature a 16-megapixel camera at the front for taking selfies. On the back, the device will sport a dual camera setup — 12-megapixel lens + 5-megapixel lens. The phone will have a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel. While the battery capacity of the smartphone is not known, it will come with 18W fast charging support.

The Smartisan Nut Pro was launched earlier this year featuring a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The 32GB storage variant is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor, the remaining two variants — 64GB ROM and 128GB ROM, comes with Snapdragon 626 processor. It has 4GB of RAM, and dual 13MP rear cameras with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF at the back. On the front, the 32GB variant has an 8MP f/2.0 camera while the 64GB and 128GB variants sport 16MP camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone is expected to be priced around 2,000 Yuan. However, we’ll have to wait for a few more hours get information about the phone’s availability and pricing as the company is holding a press conference today and is expected to launch the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone.

At the press conference, along with the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone, the company is also expected to launch an air purifier.

Meizu Teases Smartphone Launch In India, Could Be Meizu Pro 7

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Nov 7, 2017

Meizu India has posted an image on Twitter teasing the launch of a “Pro” smartphone soon. While the smartphone in question has not been revealed, we believe that the company is planning to launch the Meizu Pro 7 in India.

The image posted by the company on the social media website reads, “it’s time for you to become a Pro! Stay Tuned! #BeAPro.”

The Meizu Pro 7 was originally launched in China in June earlier this year, along with Meizu Pro 7 Plus. It comes with an unique secondary AMOLED display at the back. It shows time, notifications, weather, and also serves as a selfie screen for taking portraits from the rear camera.

While the Meizu Pro 7 is the company’s flagship smartphone, the specifications of the device are not on par with other flagship smartphones. Thus, we expect the phone to be priced around Rs. 25,000 in India.

The smartphone features a 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. There is also a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED secondary display with screen resolution of 240 × 536 pixels and 307ppi pixel density.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by 2.5GHz MediaTek Helio P25 octa-core processor along with Mali-T880 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage. The phone also has another variant, which is powered by 2.6GHz MediaTek Helio X30 deca-core 10nm processor with PowerVR 7XTP-MP4 GPU, 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The smartphone features a dual camera setup at the back. It has two 12-megapixel sensors with one being monochrome lens and other being RGB lens, along with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and LED flash support. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

The home button on the phone also embeds a fingerprint scanner for added security and the device comes with USB Type-C port. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE , WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The device is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery with support for mCharge fast charging.

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HTC Ocean Harmony Key Specs Leaked; Likely to Debut in December

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Nov 7, 2017

In September, an industry insider had claimed that HTC would be launching Ocean Master, Ocean Lite and Ocean Harmony phones before the end of 2017. Rumors have claimed that the Ocean Master and Ocean Life have respectively debuted as HTC U11+ and U11 Life. Fresh information suggests that the Ocean Harmony smartphone may get announced in December. Its leaked specs have now surfaced.

Fresh information suggests that the HTC Ocean Harmony would be featuring a Super-LCD 5 screen of 5.99 inches. It is expected to carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. This screen resolution indicates that the upcoming HTC phone will deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 652 chipset is expected to be present under the hood of the Ocean Harmony. Previous leaks have revealed that the SoC will be coupled with 4 GB of RAM and the phone may include a native storage of 64 GB. The phablet is expected to include a massive battery of 3,930mAh capacity.

Like the recent HTC U series phones, the Ocean Harmony is also speculated to arrive with squeezable frame for Edge Sense feature. These specifications and features of the mysterious HTC phone suggest that it could be a toned down version of the U11+. This smartphone is slated to get unveiled in December this year.

The Ocean Harmony could be 6^th HTC U series smartphone of 2017. Apart from these phones, the Taiwanese company has launched HTC One X10 and Desire 10 Compact phones this year. Fresh reports suggest the company would be launching around 6 smartphones in 2018. Also, it has confirmed that it will be launching dual camera smartphones in the coming year.

What do you think about the HTC Ocean Harmony specs? Share us your views by commenting below.

Xiaomi Opens Largest Flagship Mi Home Store in China With All Its Products In Stock

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Nov 7, 2017

Xiaomi recently shifted its focus from online sales which it pioneered in the smartphone industry in China to integrating both offline and online sales and in doing so, the tech giant mooted the idea of opening up several bricks and mortar stores across the major cities of China. That move is gradually paying off with the latest surge in sales revenue. But Xiaomi is known for its innovativeness and they have taken the Mi Home store to an entirely new level with the launch of a concept flagship Mi Home store in China where all the tech giant’s products are sold.

The new Mi Home store is the first of its kind and is located in the city of Shenzhen, the same city where Xiaomi has got its headquarters. The store is a flagship store and is the first of many that would be opened in other cities soon. The Mi Home combines old-fashioned retail with internet plus and new retail strategy. The first thing that stands it out is its sheer size. It is a huge two-floor store measuring 650 square meters. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece designed by Eight Inc. Xiami says the designer Tim Kobe is one of the brains behind the minimalistic glass cube Apple store in New York’s 5th Avenue.

You’ll be mistaken if you think this is just another replication or imitation of APple’s concept. The flagship Mi Home goes beyond, as it has a rich lineup of products including Xiaomi’s smartphones and also the Mi Ecosystem products such as Mi Sphere camera, Mi Robot Vacuum, Mi Powerbank, Smart Bike, and hundreds of others. The ground floor is where you’ll find the smartphones and Mi Ecosystem products while the second-floor stocks smart home concept products under its newly created Youpin e-commerce platform. Youpin originally only sold smart furniture and home furnishings from Xiaomi’s ecological chain via the Mijia app and all products sold under Youpin can be gotten on the second floor. It should be noted that not all the products sold on the platform are manufactured by Xiaomi or Xiaomi Ecosystem company. The flagship store has an electronic board where all products are displayed and information about the products can be gotten just with a touch of the screen.

So, perhaps you happen to be in China, you could check out the Mi Home store in Shenzhen. Apart from opening up more stores in China, we hope Xiaomi takes this model outside China where most of its products besides smartphones are well sort after.

Gionee GN5006L Shows Up On TENAA; May Launch as Steel 3

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Nov 7, 2017

Gionee GN5006L is an upcoming smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer that has appeared on TENAA earlier in this week. Speculations are rife that the GN5006L smartphone may debut as Gionee Steel 3 smartphone.

According to TENAA listing, the Gionee GN5006L features a 5.5-inch display that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1,440 pixels. The front view of the smartphone suggests that it features an elongated display that carries support for an aspect ratio of 18:9. The handset measures 144.7 x 69.8 x 8.5mm and its weight is 170 grams.

An octa-core processor that clocks at 1.4 GHz powers the GN5006L smartphone. It is likely that the Snapdragon 435 chipset will be powering the phone. The TENAA listing suggests that the 16 GB storage model may feature 2 GB of RAM whereas the 32 GB variant will include 3 GB of RAM. It also features a microSD card slot. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery.

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There is an 8-megapixel camera along with a LED flash sitting on the backside of Gionee GN5006L. The camera will carry support for autofocus and full HD video shooting. The front side of the alleged Steel 3 features an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. The handset is preloaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It is expected to arrive in color options such as black, gold and blue.

Gionee has confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Nov. 26. The Chinese firm has also stated through a Weibo post that the company would be launching 8 bezel-less smartphones such as the Gionee M7 Plus, F6L, F205, S11, S11 Plus, Steel 3 and M2018 through the upcoming unveil event. More information on these phones are expected as the launch date nears.

Apple Will Reportedly Debut Two OLED iPhones in 2018

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Nov 7, 2017

The Apple iPhone X is the first smartphone ever from the company to feature an OLED screen. New information shared by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that Apple will be releasing two OLED iPhones in 2018. He claims that one of them will be a successor model for iPhone X while the other one is likely to arrive as its “Plus” variant.

Early rumor for 2017 iPhones had claimed that the Cupertino company may launch a 6-inch iPhone this year. However, it did not come true. Instead, a 5.8-inch iPhone X was unveiled with full screen design. The new information shared by Kuo suggests that we may see a 6-inch iPhone Xl Plus in 2018.

Kuo has further claimed that the iPhone X has a stainless-steel frame with four parts, but the iPhone X 2018 is likely to feature four parts which will help in improving data transmission on it. Some rumors have claimed that the 2018 iPhones will be coming with rear-mounted TrueDepth Camera system. However, Kuo is of the view that the 2018 iPhones will continue to feature only front-mounted TrueDepth Camera system.

As previous reports have stated, the iPhone and iPad Pro models arriving next year will be equipped with Face ID feature. Also, the 2018 iPhones are unlikely to feature Touch ID sensors.

In the previous month, the rumor mill had revealed that the larger iPhone Xl Plus would be equipped with a 6.46-inch screen. It was also revealed that the Cupertino company would be also introducing a stylus for it. The fresh information shared by Kuo does not contain any information on the size of the larger iPhone X model that will be arriving next year. A recent report has also revealed that the 2018 iPhones may feature modem chips from Intel and MediaTek.

As of this writing, there is no confirmation on whether Apple will be releasing successor models for iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in 2018. With new iPhone X models reportedly arriving next year, Apple may slash the pricing of the original iPhone X.

Xiaomi Reportedly Working on a Phone with Squeezable Frame (UPDATED)

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Nov 7, 2017

UPDATE: Turns out this feature was already found on the Mi 4C released in 2015. Here’s an article we covered about the feature.

The HTC U11 flagship phone that was launched earlier this year features a pressure-sensitive frame which can be squeezed to access frequently used apps and contacts through Edge Sense feature. The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones that were unveiled in the previous month also features squeezable frame for launching Google Assistant. Also, the newly launched HTC U11+ and U11 Life phones also carry the same Edge Sense feature. Fresh information suggests that Xiaomi could be working a smartphone that edge controls.

A Xiaomi Mi 5 user has found two hidden settings on his phone while checking activity shortcuts on Nova Launcher. The Mi 5 that he is using is running on MIUI 8.2.2. The two hidden controls can be found on the “Edge controls” menu. As the following snapshot shows, the feature allows users to touch/squeeze the sides of the phone to use edge controls. The feature can be used to go back or even snap a photo.

The Xiaomi Mi 5 that was launched in the previous year does not have sensors on its edges. This suggests that Xiaomi could be working on a smartphone that may carry support for this feature.

Xiaomi is rumored to debut the Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship phone in Q1 2018. It is speculated to arrive with a full screen display and Snapdragon 845 chipset. The 2017 flagship is also expected to carry support for wireless charging. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Mi 7 will be coming with pressure-sensitive frame.

T-10: OnePlus 5T Will Launch on November 16, Tickets Will Cost $40

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Nov 6, 2017

The OnePlus 5T has been officially confirmed to exist and the venue of its launch is said to be Brooklyn, New York. A few hours ago, the official Twitter page revealed the launch date as November 16 and included a teaser video with the announcement.

The theme for the OnePlus 5T is “A New View”, hinting at a new display which is the biggest change coming to the phone.

A blog post on the official OnePlus Forums reveals more details about the launch. The launch will take place at 11AM Eastern Time (4PM GMT) and for the first time, OnePlus will sell tickets to the event.

The tickets will sell for $40 and will grant you access to the event in New York and a chance to meet the OnePlus team and other fans. Ticket sales will begin on November 8 at 12PM ET (5 PM GMT).

Get ready for #ANewView. Meet the #OnePlus5T on November 16. https://t.co/AuAAsRIg2i pic.twitter.com/RHsZuCT7Oe

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 6, 2017

OnePlus is also running a contest where three winners (each winner can bring one guest) will be selected to come to the event. Plane tickets will also be covered. Details on how to enter for the contest can be found here. Do note that entries close at 10AM ET (3PM GMT) on November 8 and winners will be announced 1 hour 30 minutes later.

For those who can’t attend, the launch will be livestreamed on YouTube or on the official event page here.

OnePlus has also revealed the availability of the OnePlus 5T. Those in North America and Europe will be able to purchase the phone starting on November 21.

Huawei Mate 10 Gets The Teardown Treatment, Reveals Three-Stage Design

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Nov 6, 2017

Huawei recently announced its 2017 Mate-series flagships -the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Porsche Design. The launch of the models was preceded by series of leaks and rumours and quite honestly, there isn’t any disappointment as far as the specifications and design go.

The Mate 10 has now been subjected to the teardown process showing the internals and indeed, Huawei seems to have got it all right in the design and hardware, including the internals on the Mate 10. We’ll leave our final verdict until Linus does a review of the model.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro: Which Phone is Best for You?

The Mate 10 comes with an expansive 5.9-inch 2K display and it features a bi-axial curved glass at the back panel. It also features a dual camera at the rear which is co-designed by Leica. The outward design at the rear also features a unique design around the camera aspect having a special texture and a horizontal stripe produced by vacuum electroplating process. On the internal aspect, the Mate 10 uses a three-stage design that sees the motherboard, battery and sub-board existing separately. The design is also minimalistic in outlook such that repairs may not be too difficult.

Honor 7X Hitting India With An Unbeatable Price This December

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