LG Display’s OLEDs Coming on Premium Phone from Huawei, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi

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Sep 15, 2017

After Samsung Display, the other South Korean company – LG Display, is the second largest manufacturer of OLED panels. Fresh information suggests that at least four Chinese smartphones OEMs will be strike a deal with LG display to avail OLED panels.

According to Business Korea, the four-leading smartphone manufacturers from China namely, Huawei, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi will be using OLED panels from LG for their premium smartphones that will be released in the near future. The report claims that around 20 percent to 30 percent of the small and mid-sized LG’s OLED panels have been ordered by the aforementioned Chinese companies.

Apple has launched the iPhone X as its first smartphone with OLED panel. Samsung Display is said to be the sole provider of the OLED panel for iPhone X. The LCD panels that are used on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are supplied by LG Display. Each OLED panel from Samsung Display is said to be priced around $120 to $130.

Since it has a costly pricing and Apple is rumored to use OLED panels on 2018 iPhones like iPhone X’s successor and iPhone 8S, the company is rumored to also partner with LG Display to meet its requirements.

LG too has switched too OLED panels. It introduced LG V30 as its first smartphone FullVision OLED screen. LG’s V series flagships like V10 and V20 were fitted with secondary ticker screens. The South Korean company has used FullVision OLED panel on LG V30 which has allowed it to remove the secondary ticker screen.

The upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones are rumored to be respectively manufactured by HTC and LG. The large-sized Pixel 2 XL is expected to feature a 5.99-inch OLED panel from LG. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean may use the full screen OLED panel as seen on LG V30.

Samsung has been manufacturing AMOLED panels since quite a few years on its smartphones. Even though LG Display’s OLED panels have not been used on many of its smartphones, it has released HDTVs and monitors with OLED screens.

It seems that the upcoming smartphones from major Chines companies would be switching from LCD to OLED panels. OLED panels are thicker and can produce more vibrant colors with deeper blacks. Compared to LCD panel, an OLED panel can deliver better Virtual Reality (VR) experience. OLED panels can support Always-On Display feature that can display some notifications and features on the lock screen without turning on the entire display.

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Huawei Maimang 6 Renders Leak Ahead of September 22 Launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 14, 2017

Huawei Maimang 6 render has appeared online courtesy popular leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks). The renders show the device both from the front and rear and come ahead of its launch on September 22. The renders bear a striking resemblance to the Huawei model which appeared on TENAA some days back with the model number Huawei RNE-Aloo.

A previous leaked had tipped Huawei as launching the Maimang 6 on September 22 in China and that the model will adopt the moniker Huawei G10 outside of China. A close scrutiny of the device shows the Maimang 6 will come with a metal body considering the visible antenna band which the device features. The device also packs a dual camera setup at the rear with a slight camera bump while there is a fingerprint sensor located under the rear cameras. The tipster also confirms the device will pack two front cameras which make it a quad-camera phone. The renders also show the device will come without a physical home button but will probably have on-screen buttons while all the capacitive keys are located on the right.

This should tide you over until then (quad-camera Huawei Maimang 6) … pic.twitter.com/MNWkSqLkHt

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) September 13, 2017

The Huawei Maimang 6’s TENAA listing shows the device will feature a 5.9-inch FullHD+ (2160 x 1080) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This smartphone will also sport an octa-core processor clocked at 2.36GHz which could be a Snapdragon SoC considering the Maimang 5 came with a Snapdragon 625 processor. The processor will be backed b 4GB of RAM and there will be 64GB of storage which is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. Keeping the lights on will be a 3,240mAh battery with fast charging support while it will come pre-installed with Android 7.0 Nougat with an overlay of Huawei’s EMUI. As far as the cameras go, the Maimang 6 will sport a 16MP + 2MP camera setup at the rear as well as a 13MP + 2MP combo at the front. It will be available in Gold and Blue.

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iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Appear On TENAA, Reveals RAM and Battery Capacities

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Sep 14, 2017

If you know Apple well enough, then you should already know they don’t focus on spec details like processor’s clock speed, RAM, and battery capacity during their product launches. Thanks to a TENAA listing we now know these details.

iPhone 8

The iPhone 8 is listed as the Apple A1863. It has a 4.7-inch 1334 x 750 display. There is 2GB of RAM on board and the Apple A11 Bionic is clocked at 2.4GHz. Storage variants are listed as 64GB, 128GB and 256GB which is weird considering the fact that Apple says it will only come in 64GB and 256GB models.

The rear camera is a 12MP sensor and there is an 8MP sensor in front. The most interesting info is the battery capacity which is 1821mAh. That is a drop from the iPhone 7’s 1960mAh.

iPhone 8 Plus

The iPhone 8 Plus has model number A1864. The 5.5-inch display has a 1080 x 1920 resolution. It packs 3GB of RAM and the processor is clocked the same as that of the iPhone 8.

The iPhone 8 Plus however has two variants – a 64GB model and a 256GB model. Camera is the same as that of its sibling, except that it gets an extra 12MP telephoto lens on the back.

The battery capacity of the iPhone 8 Plus is listed as 2675mAh. It is also a downgrade from the 2900mAh battery in the iPhone 7 Plus.

FYI, another unverified source (not a familiar source of mine) told me #iPhone8 = 2GB + 2150mAh and #iPhone8Plus #iPhoneX = 3GB + 2700mAh 🤔

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 14, 2017

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YotaPhone 3 Launching on September 19 in China, Press Invite Out!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 14, 2017

Yota is set to launch the Yotaphone 3 in China, one of its most successful markets. The company has sent out launch invitations showing that the device also known as Yota 3 will be launched on September 19. The launch invite also shows that the event would be held at the Chongqing conference center in China.

The Yotaphone 3 is the third generation model in the popular series of dual screen packing phones. The device presently commands a lot of attention perhaps because it has been three years since Yota released the Yota 2 (2014). Also, the design of the phone is another feature working for it. We all know full-screen phones are presently the trend but the Yota doesn’t have such design but it comes with a unique primary display at the front and a secondary display at the back just like the Meizu Pro 7. This is different and perhaps better than the Pro 7’s secondary display because it uses a 5.2-inch panel.

We won’t need to dig too deep to find the specifications and likely price tags for the Yotaphone 3 variants because they had earlier been listed on Yota’s official website in China about 3 weeks back. The listing shows Yota 3 will come in two storage variants and two colors. There will be a 64GB storage variant and a higher 128GB variant and both versions will be available in White and Black. In both cases, the Black variant is 100 Yuan higher than the white variant. Specifically, the 64GB White version is listed with a price tag of 2,398 Yuan (~$360) while the black one will cost 2,498 Yuan (around $375). On the other hand, the higher-end version with 128GB storage costs 3,098 Yuan (around $465) for the one with white color and 3,198 Yuan (around $480) for the black colored models. Just in case you are wondering how come they are sending out press invites when the phone is already up on their website, do note that the buy button was never activated. Interestingly, the prices have been removed presently from the website, so we’ll have to wait until the launch for the final prices in China.

To refresh your memory, the Yota 3 sports a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display at the front and a 5.2-inch E-ink display at the rear. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor. The processor is paired with 4GB of RAM and there is a 64GB storage and 128GB storage variant. Both variants have space for microSD card. Keeping the lights on will be a 3200mAh battery while the photography aspect is piloted by a 13MP front camera and 12MP rear camera. The phone comes with USB Type-C port.

Owners of Defective Nexus 6P Units Are Getting Pixel XL Replacements

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Sep 14, 2017

The Nexus 6P was the last of the nexus line before Google killed it in favor of the Pixel. The phone which was made by Huawei had multiple issues key ones being the heating issue with the Snapdragon 810 and a bootloop issue said to be hardware related and not caused by the software.

Google began offering replacement units to affected owners but seems to have run out of stock. And since Huawei has stopped making the device, Google has decided to offer a better replacement – a spanking new Pixel XL.

Owners of faulty Nexus 6P units including those whose one year warranty has elapsed are eligible for the replacements. However, it is limited to those in the US, Canada, and the UK. The condition is that the screen must not be cracked neither should the phone have suffered water damage.

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Meizu M6 Launching September 20, Invite Includes A Pair of Sneakers

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 14, 2017

A few days ago, real images of the Meizu M6 surfaced online. The images also revealed the specifications of the phone. Today, Meizu has officially announced that the budget phone will launch on September 20.

As is known of Meizu, the manufacturer couldn’t help but stir up some controversy with its unusual invites. For the M6, it has sent a pair of sneakers as an invitation to the event.

The teaser poster has the same sneakers and also the phrase “Dare to Basic” written on it. The Chinese text also loosely translates into “Basic models should not be hard to do?”. Considering the fact that the leaked specs confirms that the Meizu M6 will have the same specs as its predecessors, it sure shouldn’t be hard to make.

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OPPO R11 TFBOYS Edition Reveals China Still Likes Boy Bands

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Sep 14, 2017

Oppo has added a new custom version of its flagship phone. The OPPO R11 TFBOYS Edition is named after a boy band based in China and it joins the FC Barcelona Edition as a limited edition model.

TFBOYS is a band of three members -Wan Yuan, Wang Junkai, and Yi Yangqianxi formed by TF Entertainment. The special edition R11 is available in three versions. Each one has the signature of a member on the back as well as an 18K gold-plated logo of the band. The differences among each version also extends to their user interface and retail boxes too.

The OPPO R11 TFBOYS Edition is only available in the 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM configuration. It will go on sale tomorrow, September 15 and will be available in limited quantities. Those who are able to grab a unit are expected to pay within 15 minutes or else they will forfeit their purchase.

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Android Oreo Discovered With Bug That Disables Mobile Data on Some Pixel & Nexus Phones

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 14, 2017

Google‘s latest Android 8.0 Oreo is just about three weeks old since it was officially announced. Already, the new Android operating system has been rolled out to most Pixel and Nexus smartphones which are the only models with the new OS for now. Turns out that Android Oreo isn’t yet as sweet as the chocolate biscuit it was named after as it still has some bugs in it. The latest one was reported by a number of users on the Google Product Forums and what it does is that it disables all mobile data usage prematurely on some carriers around the world.

The bug will only be noticed in situations where the carriers provide their customers with unlimited access to certain apps like WhatsApp and a number of other apps. In such situations, even though you have used up all of your mobile data, you should still be able to use these apps. But users complain that as soon as they exhaust their data, mobile data is turned off completely. That is apparently because Android Oreo wasn’t built to respond to such sort of situation.

More interesting are the reports by some Pixel devices’ users that their mobile data gets turned off even when they are yet to use up all their allotted data. Google has responded that they are aware of the issues. A Pixel Community Manager disclosed that the team (of engineers) has been looking into the issue of getting the “mobile data has run out” notification. It is taken as a high priority and the team is working towards a fix. A fix will likely come as a software update when it is ready.

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BlackBerry Krypton Launch Approaching Soon as it Has Cleared FCC Certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 14, 2017

TCL had confirmed earlier in this month that it will be launching a new smartphone in October. It appears that the upcoming from the company could be the one that is codenamed as BlackBerry Krypton as it has been certified by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S.

The BlackBerry Krypton has received Wi-Fi Alliance certification earlier in this week and the same device was Bluetooth SIG certified in August. The rumor mill claims that the BlackBerry Krypton could be the all-touch phone that is confirmed to come with a larger battery and a durable chassis.

According to FCC filing, the smartphone is named Krypton. However, it is likely to launch as a new BlackBerry DTEK series phone that includes smartphones like DTEK 50 and DTEK60. The handset may launch as DTEK 70, but there is no concrete evidence to support the claim.

FCC listing has revealed that the Krypton name belongs to BBD100-2 handset. It is one of the four variants that was approved by Wi-Fi Alliance. The remaining model numbers of the phone are BBD100-1, BBD100-3 and BBD100-6. According to CrackBerry, Krypton’s external and internal photos, test setup images and user manual are protected by short term confidentiality agreement from TCL.

Previous reports have revealed that the all-touch display phone will carry support for full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The exact screen size is not known, but it may either feature a 5.2-inch or 5.5-inch display. The fingerprint scanner is expected to be present below the display.

The Snapdragon 625 chipset is rumored to power the BlackBerry Krypton with 4 GB of RAM. The handset will be running on Android 7.0 Nougat and will feature BlackBerry Hub and DTEK security features. It may sport a IP67 certified chassis and a 4,000mAh battery which is pegged to deliver two-days of usage. TCL is expected to confirm on its launch date soon as the smartphone has already cleared the necessary certifications.

Speculations are rife that TCL may unveil the BlackBerry Juno phone with physical QWERTY keyboard shortly after the launch of the BlackBerry Krypton.

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Images and Specs of New Amazon Fire TV Devices Leak

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 14, 2017

Apple launched the new Apple TV 4K at its event two days ago. The new TV box brings 4K HDR content to your home and will be arriving next week. However, it seems Amazon is also planning to release new Fire TV devices as images and specs have leaked.

The image shows a square-shaped Chromecast-like device with a HDMI cable attached to its body and a new remote-controlled cube-shaped Fire TV box with a top similar to an Amazon Echo Dot.

The Chromecast-like device is said to be a mid-range TV stick that will support 4K HDR video. It will have a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.5GHz with a Mali-450MP GPU. There will be 2GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in storage.

The box will be in the flagship category and will double as a streaming device as well as an Echo device. The top has a similar layout to the Echo Dot with a bunch of far-field microphones to pick up instructions. It also comes with a remote identical to what is currently available with Fire TVs.

The cube is expected to have ports for ethernet and storage expansion at the back. Specification details are also not available but it should pack more processing power than the other one.

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Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus May Encounter Unimpressive Sales in Fiscal Q4

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 14, 2017

Apple had unveiled three new smartphones on Tuesday. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are slated to be available for pre-orders from Friday and the iPhone X pre-orders will begin on Oct. 27. Since these iPhones will be hitting the market at different times, Daneil Gleason, a senior analyst at Ovum has claimed that the sales of iPhone 8 duo may suffer in fiscal Q4 that ends in September

In an interview with CNBC, Gleason said that there are two kinds of iPhone buyers. Those who wish to buy the premium and costly iPhone X will be waiting for its Nov. 3 market release and others who want to purchase the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus won’t be rushing to purchase them. Smartphone buyers will be waiting to see the iPhone X before deciding on buying iPhone 8 or 8 Plus. Gleason is of the view that this will affect the iPhone sales in Q4 this year.

Apple’s September launch event for new iPhones are known for generating impressive sales from late Q3 and stronger numbers in Q4. However, the arrival of the premium iPhone X in November will disturb the sales of iPhone 8 duo that will go on sale in the next week. Hence, the Cupertino company is likely to report a lower sales number in fiscal Q4 in which it usually generates good revenue.

Since Apple will be releasing the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in the market on Sept. 22, it will have only 8 days to report its sales of fiscal Q4. Usually, Apple is known for selling 10 to 12 million iPhone units in the short period of sales in the fiscal fourth quarter. With smartphone buyers waiting for the release of iPhone X, it is likely that the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus may record half the sales than it usually achieves in the remaining days of fiscal Q4.

The other thing that is likely to negatively impact the sales of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is that Apple may release iPhone 8s and 8s Plus with OLED screens. This may probably compel buyers to not to purchase the iPhone 8 duo but waiting for the arrival of upgraded iPhones next year, claims Abhey Lamba who is the managing director of America research at Mizuho.

In fiscal Q1 2018, Apple had met with $78.4 billion iPhones sales. However, analysts feel that during the fiscal Q1 that ends in December, Apple may record a higher sale of $86.8 billion after a lower sale in fiscal Q4 2017.

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HTC U11 Life Rumored To Launch With Stock Android Oreo, Render Leaked

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 14, 2017

HTC is rumored as planning to launch the U11 Life which it is expected to release with stock Android. The device is tipped as running on Android 8.0 Oreo and will be part of Google’s Android One program. This detail was leaked on Twitter by a popular tipster and was even confirmed by famous tipster Evan Blass.

Evan Blass has got quite some reputation for credible leaks so it looks possible that the HTC U11 Life will indeed launch with stock Android O. The tipster also revealed that the device will have a variant that will come with Sense 9.0 and also shared a render of the device which looks very much like the U11. However, we can’t say what market will get that variant but the two variants will likely not sell on one market at the same time. Earlier rumors had tipped the U11 Life as launching sometime in October.

HTC Ocean_Life will be released under Android One program. It will lose most of the HTC apps and run stock Android O with Sense 9.0_A1.

— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) September 13, 2017

The HTC U11 Life is said to go by the codename Ocean Life and it has all the settings of being a mid-range smartphone. Previous leaks had revealed the U11 Life will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor which isn’t found on too many phones yet. The device packs a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080p. There will be a single 16MP camera at the rear as well as a 16MP selfie shoot up front. In addition, the U11 Life will get its juice from a 2,600mAH battery which will be complemented by the good processor to ensure the battery lasts for a while. The device may also come with IP68 waterproof and dustproof body.

The specs don’t look too appealing except the SD 660 chip onboard. The 2600mAH battery may be a turn off for some persons. So, it remains to be seen if HTC will be able to pull off some success out of the U11 Life.

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Huawei May Launch The Mate 10 In Three Variants

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 14, 2017

Huawei announced during IFA that its next flagship, the Mate 10 series will arrive on October 16. Recent leaks say it will come in three variants – the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, and a more affordable Mate 10 Lite.

The Mate 10 will be the standard version with a 5.9-inch IPS LCD screen. It will have dual rear cameras made in conjunction with Leica. The fingerprint scanner for the Mate 10 will be embedded in the home key.

The Mate 10 Pro will launch with a bezel-less display Huawei has branded EntireView. The display will be AMOLED and will have a QHD resolution. It will also have Leica-branded rear cameras and be powered by the Kirin 970. The bezel-less display will result in the fingerprint scanner moving to the back of the phone.

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Google Pixel 2 XL Gets FCC Certified; October 4 Launch Seem Imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 14, 2017

In the previous month, the HTC built Google Pixel 2 was certified by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Now, the larger Pixel 2 XL has also passed FCC certification. It appears that the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are heading for a launch on Oct. 4.

According to the FCC listing, the Google Pixel 2 XL has an FCC ID of ZNFG011C. The “ZNF” is the FCC grantee code of LG and “G011C” is the model number of Pixel 2 XL which is very similar to that of the Pixel 2. The FCC documents of the Pixel 2 has revealed that its model number G011A.

So, what happened to G011B? Previous reports had revealed that HTC would be manufacturing the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones. Since the Pixel 2 XL is being built by LG, the G011B could be the model number of HTC’s Pixel 2 that has been cancelled.

The South Korean company has concealed the specifications and other details of the Pixel 2 XL in the FCC listing. The Pixel 2 XL by LG would be supporting all the LTE bands from leading carriers in the U.S. such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint. However, the list does not contain band 71 from T-Mobile.

Recent reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 2 is codenamed as Taimen and both the upcoming Pixel 2 phones are powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset. The Pixel 2 XL is rumored to house a 5.99-inch display that will be supporting 1,440 pixels resolution. It is expected to house a full screen design as seen on LG V30 and LG G6 smartphones.

Like the Pixel 2, the Pixel 2 XL is unlikely to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. Some of the new features that are expected to arrive on the Pixel 2 duo are Android 8.1 Oreo, Google Lens apps, Always-On Display, squeezable frame and dual front facing speakers. Fresh information has suggested that apart from the display, both Pixel 2 phones would be coming with identical specifications. Even though the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are respectively built by HTC and LG, these phones will be sold in the market as “madebyGoogle” phones.

A billboard in Boston, U.S. hints that the search engine may keep a launch event on Oct. 4. It seems that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL may get unveiled on Oct. 4. Last year, Google had unveiled the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones on Oct. 4 and had confirmed its launch on Sept. 20. It seems that the company may confirm the Google Pixel 2 launch event at the beginning of the next week.

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Nokia 2 Launch Nearing? FCC Documents Reveals 4,000mAh Battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 14, 2017

In the previous month, the rumored Nokia 2 entry-level smartphone had received FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification in the U.S. Several details on the specs of the phone have appeared in the recent past. The FCC documents have revealed that the Nokia 2 is housing a massive battery of 4,000mAh capacity.

When HMD Global had confirmed that Nokia 8 flagship would be launching on Aug. 16, the fans of the Finnish company were also expecting that the company would be unveiling the Nokia 2 phone. Even though the Nokia 2 has passed FCC certification, there is no information available on its launch.

Leaked photos have revealed that the Nokia 2 would be having a design that is similar to the Nokia 3. It is expected to feature a 5-inch HD screen that will produce a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is pegged to be driven by Snapdragon 212 chipset that will be coupled by 1 GB of RAM. Some countries are rumored to receive a MediaTek chipset edition of the smartphone.

It is expected to arrive preinstalled with a stock edition of Android Nougat. An 8-megaixel camera is rumored to be present on the rear of the phone, while the front is pegged to house a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It won’t be featuring a fingerprint reader.

With 4,000mAh battery onboard, it could be the largest battery enabled Nokia-brand Android phone. A single charge may possibly allow the smartphone to last for around 2 days. However, previous reports had revealed that it houses a 2,800mAh battery.

The FCC certification has revealed that the Nokia 2 would be arriving in four variants. The TA-1007 and TA-1029 Nokia 2 models are single-SIM and dual-SIM editions that support LTE bands 5,7 and 38. And, the TA-1035 and TA-1023 are single-SIM and dual-SIM editions that support LTE bands 2, 4, 7, 12, 17 and 38. A new report has revealed that HMD Global has enabled LTE band 5 on TA-1035 and TA-1023 variants of the Nokia 2.

The unlocked Nokia 3 comes with a pricing of around $160. Hence, the Nokia 2 is rumored to arrive with a cheaper pricing than Nokia 3. Apart from entry-level offering, recent reports have revealed that Nokia 9 is the next Android flagship from the Finnish firm. It is pegged to arrive as bigger edition of Nokia 8 along with a full screen design. It is expected to debut before the end of this year.

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Google Confirms October 4 Event on a Billboard; Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Launching?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 14, 2017

Well-known leakster, Evan Blass had claimed that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones would be debuting on Oct. 5. A billboard has appeared in Boston that hints that Google will be holding a launch event on Oct. 4. It appears that the search engine giant has started teasing the Oct. 4 launch event for Pixel 2 duo.

As it can be seen in the image, the billboard carries the text “ask more of your phone” with a multi-colored “G” logo and Oct. 4 at the bottom. Last year, the original Google Pixel was unveiled on Oct. 4 and some countries like India, it was unveiled on Oct. 5. So, there is a possibility that this year also the search engine may use the same strategy.

The original Pixel and Pixel XL that were sold as “made by Google” products were built by HTC. Reports have revealed that HTC is building the Google Pixel 2 whereas the larger Pixel 2 XL is being manufactured by LG.

The Google Pixel 2 has reportedly received FCC certification in the U.S. in the previous month. It is expected to come with a 5-inch full HD display and the Snapdragon 835 chipset is expected to power the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. It is rumored to feature a native storage of 64 GB along with support for external storage.

The rear side of the smartphone may feature a 12-megapixel camera that is coupled with EIS instead of OIS for better shots in darker conditions. It is expected to come in a IP68 certified water and dust resistant chassis.

It will come preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and carry support for Always-on Display. It may not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. Google is rumored to include the Google Lens app on the phone that will allow users to take a snap of a movie poster, listen to its songs and buy tickets to watch it in the theater. It is also speculated to come with a squeezable frame like the HTC U11.

The Pixel 2 XL is pegged to come with a larger 5.99-inch Quad HD display and may feature a full screen design like the LG V30. Reports suggest that except for the display, the Pixel 2 XL will carry the same specs as its smaller sibling. Reports suggest that Google may also unveil its Google Assistant AI enabled earphones at the upcoming launch event.

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Here Are the First Official Camera Samples From the iPhone X, iPhone 8 & 8 Plus

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 13, 2017

Apple finally unveiled its 2017 flagship smartphones which came out as iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. All three iPhones are coming out exactly 10 years after the launch of the first iPhones which introduced numerous design concepts that have been adopted by modern smartphone platforms, such as the use of multi-touch gestures for navigation, virtual physical controls including keyboard in favor of those rendered by the operating system itself on its touchscreen and several others. One spectacular thing about iPhones is their powerful camera with quality picture output.

One spectacular thing about iPhones is their powerful camera with quality picture output. The three new iPhones all come with upgraded cameras compared to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The iPhone X camera mounts the spotlight with its AR-friendly dual camera setup at the rear. The dual cameras consist of a 12MP f1.8 sensor and a second 12 MP f2.4 telephoto lens with 2X zoom. Both camera modules come with optical image stabilization which is a new addition. There is also portrait mode capability along with new real-time lighting effects allowing you to dramatically alter the look of your subject. The camera also comes with Portrait mode on the front-facing camera as well which is yet another first on an iPhone. With such camera setup we wouldn’t expect the iPhone X to disappoint in its picture quality and to prove the camera prowess, Apple has shared some really stunning camera samples. You can check them out from below

Apple iPhone X official camera samples

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On the other hand, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus also come capable and improved cameras, both having new sensors. Apple stuck with a single rear and front camera on the iPhone 8 while the 8 Plus comes with a second 2X zoom camera but with much improvements from last year’s cameras. They both feature a 12MP sensor at the rear and a 7MP front camera.

Related: Apple iPhone X is Official with Bezel-less Design, OLED Screen, Face ID, $999 Pricing

Since the sensors inside the iPhones are brand new, camera quality looks set to have a lot of improvements both on the hardware and software sides. software-wise, there is a new mode on the 8 Plus which Apple dubbed Portrait Lighting which will enable for real-time color optimizations. Apple claims the new mode will be better than the regular filters found on camera apps. Apart from still photos, video shooting also gets a boost as a result of Apple’s new in-house video encoder which will analyze each frame in tiny pieces and detect what each one of them contains, and then optimize video quality accordingly. Here are the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus camera samples as shared by Apple.

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Azdome Dual Lens Dash Cam GS65H Sold Only $79.98 on Amazon

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Linus

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Sep 13, 2017

As a power brand, Azdome has brought many surprises for people in 2017, it pushed out a new 1440p dash cam DAB211 with Ambarella chip from the start, soon after, it launched world’s first dual lens dash cam GS65H, and caused a sensation in dash cam industry.

Azdome GS65H adopted Novatek96655 chip and Sony IMX323 sensor, the spec of the front lens includes F/NO. 1.8 aperture, 6G+IR lens and the spec of the rear lens includes F/NO. 2.2 aperture, 4G+IR lens, in single camera mode, the video resolution is 1920*1080P/30fps, in dual camera mode, it can reach 1440*1080/30fps+720P.

The function of GS65H is far more than these, fascinating sound effects, IR filter, HD graphics quality, unique heat emission hole design and silicone suction mount, etc, these characteristics help GS65H distinguish from the numerous dual lens dash cams. The application of IR technology helps the drivers light up the in-car environment in dark environment, which becomes a significant part in choosing the dash cam.

Azdome gives an official price of GS65H at $139.99, but now it is sold only $79.98, it can save $60 for you if now buying it on Amazon.

The purchase link in Amazon

Now it is a rare opportunity for drivers who intend to buy a dash cam, will you miss this chance?

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Huawei’s Quad-Camera Phone Is The Maimang 6, Launches September 22

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 13, 2017

In the last couple of days, there has been news of a Huawei phone with dual rear and dual front cameras. The phone which is codenamed Rhone appeared on TENAA yesterday disclosing the specs and design. Today, Huawei released a poster for the launch of the phone, revealing it as the Maimang 6.

For those who don’t know, Huawei’s Maimang line is released outside China as the G-series. Last year’s Maimang 5 was released as the Huawei G9 Plus in other markets.

Although the poster doesn’t tease the four cameras on the device, it does tease the 18:9 display. Also, if you look at the logo on the bottom left corner, it is the same one present on the back of the image from TENAA.

The Huawei Maimang 6 will launch on September 22. This means it will be the first Huawei phone to feature the EntireView Display. The Mate 10 Pro is also expected to come with an EntireView Display.

The Maimang 6 will have a 5.9-inch 1080 x 2160 display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will be powered by a 2.6GHz octa-core processor that draws power from a 3240mAh battery.

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Korea Gets LG V30 and V30 Plus, Cheaper Than The Galaxy Note 8

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 13, 2017

LG has announced the LG V30 and V30 Plus in its home country of South Korea. Both phones were first officially unveiled in Berlin over a week ago, but LG didn’t reveal their prices. It however did that today.

While the price is for Korea, one can have a rough estimate as to how much it would cost in other countries. The LG V30 will sell for KRW 949,300 (∼$841) and the LG V30 Plus will sell for KRW 998,800 (∼$885).

The difference between the two variants is limited to just built-in storage. The V30 has 64GB and the V30+ has 128GB. It is left to you to decide if paying $40 more for an extra 64GB of storage is the right decision, after taking into consideration that they both have MicroSD card slots (256GB max).

Pre-orders for the phones will begin tomorrow, 14th of September and end on 20th of September. It will officially go on sale on the 21st before rolling out to other regions.

The LG V30 and V30 Plus may cost less than the Galaxy Note 8 (64GB =$964, 256GB = $1,107) but it doesn’t come with exciting pre-order gifts like its close competitor. Those who pre-order the V30 will be able to buy a Daydream VR headset for a discounted price of KRW1000 (∼$0.89). To be honest, that is a pretty heavy discount.

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