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TCL, the Chinese firm that owns BlackBerry Mobile had held its IFA 2017 press event today. During the press meet, TCL revealed the market response of the BlackBerry KEYone and it also confirmed some of the features of a new smartphone that would be unveiling in October.
According to TCL, it has adopted a sequential release strategy for the BlackBerry KEYone. The smartphone that has been brought to 35 markets is a runaway success and it will be released in 15 more markets by the end of this year. The company claims that 50 percent of the BlackBerry KEYone units have been bought by business for their employees whereas the remaining 50 percent have been by people who use it as a work phone through the (BYOD – Bring Your Own Device program).
The BlackBerry KEYone enabled with DTEK by BlackBerry app provides robust security makes it a reliable device for enterprise use. The Chinese desires to be the number one iOS alternative in the enterprise market.
As far as the new BlackBerry smartphone is concerned, the Global General Manager of TCL, Francois Mahieu is of the view that it will be able to attract iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users to switch to the upcoming BlackBerry smartphone. The name of the smartphone that will be advertised for its durability and longevity is under the wraps. Hence, the smartphone will be coming with a IP67 certified dust and water-resistant chassis and a large-sized battery that will be able to deliver two days of usage by charging it only once.
It will be running on Android Nougat OS that will be fortified with BlackBerry’s security features. The specifications of this smartphone have not been revealed. Reports suggest that it could be an all-touch smartphone like the BlackBerry DTEK 60 from last year.
In June, Evan Blass had claimed that Juno and Krypton are the codenames of the two upcoming BlackBerry smartphones. Speculations indicate that these phones may launch as BlackBerry DTEK series of smartphones.
One of them seems to have cleared Bluetooth SIG certification yesterday. Thee model number of this smartphone is BBD100-1. This smartphone could be new BlackBerry phone that will debut in October. The user agent profile of BBD100-1 has revealed that it features a full HD display, Snapdragon 625 chipset and 4 GB of RAM.
Lenovo launched the K8 Note in India earlier this month packing an Helio X23 processor. There are rumors that the Chinese phone maker will also be releasing a couple of phones in the K-series soon. Accord to sources in India, Lenovo will launch the K8 and K8 Plus sometime in mid-September in the country.
The K8 Plus was first spotted in GeekBench along side the K8 Note and at that time, it was revealed that the device will be powered by a MediaTek MT6757CD octa-core SoC which is the Helio P25. There is 3GB of RAM and it also runs Android 7.1.1. It is expected to come in at a slightly lower price segment when compared to the K8 Note. However, there is no news about the specs of the K8 but they may likely be intertwined with some slight differences in hardware and software.
Lenovo seems to be coasting home to success with the K-series in Idia. The K8 Note was quickly sold out after it went on its first sale, perhaps spurred by the solid build and sleek design which the device features. The K8 Note packs a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup at the rear. Other specs of the K8 Note includes a 5.5-inch Full HD display, Android Nougat OS, 3GB RAM + 32GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB memory variants, VoLTE and a 4,000mAh battery.
This year 2017 is sure looking likely to have the record of being the year of bezel-less phones. Since Xiaomi released the bezel-less Mi Mix last year, we have lost count of the number of bezel-less phones that have been launched this year alone. From the flagship Galaxy S8 to the budget Doogee Mix, the list continues to grow. Right now, Vivo looks set to join the fray with its own full-screen phone which is dubbed Vivo X20.
Vivo has not been very active this year in its frequency of smartphone releases this year but the sure look set to launch a mid-range flagship-looking model in the X20. The company recently shared two renders of the X20 and from the photos, it can be seen that the device will come in white and black colours. The shape looks very much like the Galaxy S8 with an ultra thin bezel on the upper and lower edges, giving the device a high screen-to-body ratio. The sides look like what will be without bezels.
The device is being projected as Vivo’s first full-screen phone and is expected to utilize an 18:9 aspect ratio, judging from the size of the renders. No further detail is revealed about the X20 but the device is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest mid-range Snapdragon 660 SoC. The processor will be backed by 6GB of RAM.The device is also expected to feature a powerful camera configured with Vivo’s latest DSP image processing technology and maybe dual cameras at the front and rear.
As to when the Vivo X20 will be released, we can’t say but we expect more teasers to be released in the coming days.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus both ditched the 3.5mm audio jack last year, setting the standard for how audio will be consumed on iPhones henceforth. One can decide to get the Apple Airpods, Bluetooth headphones or pick up a lightning to 3.5mm audio jack adapter like the Dodocool DA123 for those who own wired earphones.
The Dodocool DA123 is a MFI certified adapter that lets you connect earphones with a 3.5mm connector to your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. What makes it different from other adapters is the in-line remote, so you don’t have to pull out your phone to answer calls, control playback or activate Siri. There is also a bass boost button on the other side that enhances the audio experience.
The Dodocool DA123 uses 4N copper wires to ensure that audio quality isn’t lost during transmission. It is 223.65mm long and covered with soft TPE jacket for durability. It is also tangle-free.
Dodocool makes affordable high-res earphones, so its not much of a surprise that they have a HiFi audio player to go with it. The Dodocool DA106 is an affordable HiFi audio player for those who enjoy high-quality music playback.
The Dodocool DA106 HiFi Audio Player not only offers lossless audio playback but also has a FM radio and HiFi voice recording (up to 192kHz/24PCM). The player has a 2-inch display with a 320 x 240 resolution and a set of controls below it and on the side.
It supports a wide range of codecs such as DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, FLAC and ALAC (up to 192kHz/24bit), APE (up to 96kHz/24bit), WAV, OGG and MP3.
There is 8GB of built-in storage but it also has a microSD storage slot at the bottom that accepts up to 256GB cards. At the opposite side of the SD card slot is a micro-USB port for charging.
The top of the Dodocool DA106 HiFi player is where you will find the power button, the line-out port and the 3.5mm headphone jack. Underneath the aluminium alloy body lies a 3.7V 1400mAh battery that lasts up to 30 hours on a single charge.
The rumor mill had claimed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 would be debuting in September. Now, Xiaomi has confirmed through its official Weibo account that it will be holding a launch event to unveil the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 11.
The above launch poster of the Mi MIX 2 states that it will be coming with a full screen 2.0 design. The launch event will be held at Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium on Sept. 11 at 2 PM local time. Rumors have also revealed that Apple would be launching the premium iPhone 8 as well as iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus on Sept. 12. This indicates that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 would arriving as a direct competitor for the iPhone 8.
The image of the smartphone suggest that it will be coming with a higher screen-to-body ratio than the original Mi MIX. Phillipe Starck, a French designer had worked with Xiaomi to design the Xiaomi Mi MIX. Rumors have revealed that Starck and Xiaomi have collaborated to design the Mi MIX 2. Earlier in this month, Starck had teased the conceptual design of the upcoming Mi MIX 2 through a video. Speculations have it that the Mi MIX 2 may offer a screen-to-body ratio of 95 percent.
The original Mi MIX has a 6.4-inch display. Rumors have revealed that the Mi MIX 2 will be coming with a smaller display of 6 inches and it may offer an aspect ratio of 18:9. It may not feature a ceramic body, but may come in a metallic chassis that will allow the Chinese firm to carry out its mass production with ease. Xiaomi is speculated to introduce 3D facial recognition feature on the Mi MIX 2.
As far as specs are concerned, the Mi MIX 2 rumors have revealed that it would be powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset. It is expected to arrive preinstalled with Android 7.1.1 Nougat overlaid with MIUI 9 skin. It is expected to house a 3,400mAh battery.
The rumor mill has also revealed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 with 6 GB of RAM and internal storage of 128 GB will be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$600). It may also feature an advanced model that will be priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$750) and feature 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
Meiigoo is a new name in the market but the company’s upcoming smartphone, the Meiigoo S8 has managed to attract our attention with high-end specs. Making a high-end phone is never an easy process and the company wants to reveal its expertise in the field by revealing a small video of how the 3D curved glass of the upcoming flagship is manufactured.
It takes 14 processes to convert a normal glass into true 3D curved one, including rough CNC-cutting, CNC-grinding, polishing, ultrasonic cleanout, heat-bending, precise polishing on the surface, quality tests, chemical strengthening, GDF technology, coating film, etc. Among these, head bending is an important process, crucial for making the perfect shape of the 3D glass. Today, the company wants to show off the head bending process in a new video.
We expect to see more details about the Meiigoo S8 soon. Check out more information about the phone as well as other upcoming devices from here.
The Honor V9 was released with flagship specifications earlier this year. The company has now confirmed that it will be launching the Honor V9 Play on September 6. Rumors suggest that it could be a youth version of the Honor V9 smartphone that will be packed with toned-down specs.
Huawei’s subsidiary Honor has released an image on Weibo to confirm the arrival of Honor V9 Play in the coming month on the last day of the IFA 2017 tech trade show. However, the event will be held in China and it seems that the smartphone would be initially available in the same country. Just as the Honor 8 Youth Edition was launched as the lower-end version of the Honor 8. The Honor V9 Play is also expected to come with modest specs.
It appears that the Honor V9 Play has already paid a visit to TENAA, the certifying body for telecommunication devices in China. The TENAA listing has revealed the images of the smartphone. The images suggest that it may sport a different design when compared to the Honor V9 smartphone.
Unlike the Honor V9 that features dual rear cameras, the Honor V9 Play is likely to come with a single rear camera. TENAA has revealed that the smartphone may sport a 12-megapixel rear snapper. The images suggest that it may houses a metallic rear with top and bottom portions made up of plastic. The rear side of the smartphone also features a fingerprint reader.
Since it will be a mid-range smartphone, it will be powered by Kirin 659 chipset that will be accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. It is expected to debut with a pricing of 1,499 Yuan (~$227). Honor 7X and Honor 6C (2017) are some of the upcoming smartphones that are speculated to arrive as competitors for the Xiaomi Mi 5X and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A.
The Honor V9 has a 5.7-inch Quad HD display and is powered by Kirin 960 chipset. In China, it comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of RAM. In other markets, it is sold as Honor 8 Pro and it comes in 64 GB storage and 4 GB / 6 GB RAM options. It is fitted with a dual rear camera system that includes a pair of 12-megapixel sensors. It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The phablet houses a large battery of 4,000mAh capacity
Cubot has started a new activity for the new devices that it is selling in the second half of this year. The details of the activity are also available on the official site of Cubot. Participating in the new activity will allow users to win coupons that can be redeemed on Cubot products, some memorable gifts from the company as well as a chance to avail any of the new device for free.
The new activity is quite simple as it requires users to simply share Cubot’s new products such as Cubot King Kong, Cubot H3, Cubot X18 Plus and Cubot F1. Users can visit the official site to participate in the activity.
As mentioned above, by promoting the Cubot products on social platforms like Facebook, Twitter or Google+, fans get any of the following prizes:
Coupons that can used for availing discounts on Cubot products
Exciting commemorative gifts from Cubot
Chance to win any of the aforementioned Cubot devices for free.
Once the activity is shared on social sites, Cubot fans can scroll down to the bottom of the activity page on the official site and enter their email address along with all the links of the posts of the activity that they have shared on different social sites. Participants should be aware of the fact that the activity will be expiring on Sept. 10.
Here is a quick glance at the features of some of the Cubot products from the new activity:
Cubot King Kong
As the name goes, the Cubot Kingkong is a rugged smartphone built for using in extreme weather conditions as it has a IP68 certified body. Its 5-inch IPS HD display is protected by a scratch hard glass and it is packed with a 4,400mAh battery. It also features a dual rear camera system.
Cubot H3
Cubot H3 comes with a 5-inch HD screen and is powered by MediaTek MT6737 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. It is packed with a massive battery of 6,000mAh capacity. Its rear camera is of 13-megapixel and it has a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.
Cubot X18 Plus
Packed in a metal body, the Cubot X18 Pius has a 5.7-inch IPS HD display that supports 720 x 1,440 pixels that offers 83 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by MediaTek MT6750T chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The rear side features a 20-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual cameras and the frontside also fitted with the same set of dual cameras.
Google officially announced its latest operating system which is now officially Android 8.0 Oreo and part of the announcement was that Huawei will be the first to use Android O on its smartphone. As is very well known, Huawei does not use stock Android OS but has its Emotion UI (EMUI) and would be looking to release a next-gen EMUI 6.0 for the Mate 10.
A screenshot of a phone showing the EMUI 6.0 closed beta system update has been revealed on Weibo. From the screenshot, it is very clear that the EMUI 6.0 will be based on Android 8.0 Oreo. That means EMUI 6 will bring along with it the stunning features of Android O, just as unveiled and this includes faster performance, Picture-In-Picture, Autofill, Split screen, ease of operation and many others.
Another aspect is that the Mate 10 will also run on EMUI 6 just the same way the Mate 9 was the first device to run on EMUI 5.0 last year. The closed beta may have begun but sure, it is really closed because the Mate 10 would have it first and the device is yet to go public. So, the most likely postulation is that Huawei’s software engineers are likely doing the testing. The Mate 10 is expected on October 16 and that is when we expect to see the EMUI 6 unveiled. After its launch, Huawei will then start announcing upgrades for other models to Android 8-based EMUI 6.
Xiaomi has announced another new accessory for the home under its MIJIA crowdfunding platform. The Charpa Temperature Control Quilt is the product and it is available for funding on the crowdfunding page starting from 499 yuan (~$75). There is also an option of supporting the product with just 1 Yuan and at the end of the crowd sourcing, one person out of 500 persons who paid 1 Yuan will get the quilt delivered to them with no shipping cost.
The new quilt has dual functions which are to keep warm and cool as the need arises. In other words, when the ambient temperature of the sleeping environment is too high, the temperature control fibres in the quilt will absorb the heat and thus keep the user cool. On the other hand, when the ambient temperature is too low, the fibre releases heat and thus the user gets warm. Don’t go wondering if there is temperature sensor inside, there isn’t instead, the material which it is designed with provides the function. It is made from 100% cotton fabric which is soft and capable of absorbing moistures.
The Charpa Temperature Control Quilt comes in four different sizes which vary in both sizes and weight. The smallest is 1kg and 1.5m long and is priced at 499 Yuan (~$75). There is another which is 1.15kg heavy and 2m long and it costs 619 Yuan ($94). The third size is 2kg in weight and 1.5m in size and it costs 769 Yuan ($115). Finally, there is a 2.25kg + 2m variant priced at 799 Yuan ($121). The crowdfunding is still open at Mi Home while the accessory is expected to ship on September 29.
Seems Huawei will be taking us through weekly teasing games showing the features of the upcoming chipset and Mate 10 flagship. Just last week, the company released what should be its first teaser for the Mate 10 with the teaser projecting the Leica dual cameras that would feature on the Mate 10. We have now seen yet another video which teases the Mate 10 as well as the new Kirin processor that would be onboard.
The Mate 10 is expected to be unveiled on October 16 and if the teasers are indeed going to be weekly, we’ll sure be seeing quite a number of them. This new video was actually uploaded by Huawei Mobile Germany on August 22 but it has just been spotted and it revolves around the Mate 10 and Huawei’s new processor touted to be very fast. The Mate 10 is expected to feature a new Kirin 970 processor and from the teasers, the processor will be super fast.
If you probably think we may have gotten a glimpse of the Kirin 970 and Mate 10 in the video, sorry to disappoint. The photo of the new chipset is actually the same with that used on the Mate 9 video teaser last year. Also, the lower half of a smartphone which ordinarily we would have thought to be the Mate 10 was featured but on comparison also, the footage was found to be similar to that of the Mate 9. So, apart from teasing the capabilities of the duo, Huawei has still kept the photos of the Mate 10 from public glare. We’ll have to make do with the leaked details we had heard so far. The Kirin 970 is expected with an Octa-core configuration and a maximum clock speed of 2.8GHz. It is also expected to pack a Mali-G71 MP8 GPU (possibly), LPDDR4 RAM at 1866mHz and dual SIM LTE. The Kirin 970 is expected with an Octa-core configuration and a maximum clock speed of 2.8GHz.It is also expected to pack a Mali-G71 MP8 GPU (possibly), LPDDR4 RAM at 1866mHz and dual SIM LTE. On its part, the Mate 10 is expected to adopt a bezel-less full-screen design.
LeEco hasn’t released a new phone in months due to its financial mess, so its no surprise that its competitors have overtaken it. Nevertheless, some of its older products are still worth picking up and you won’t be hard pressed to find some on sale.
Cafago has the Le S3 for just $133 which seems like an impressive deal seeing as it launched for $249 for the Snapdragon 652-powered 3GB RAM +32GB model in the US. This version is the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM model and it ships from China.
The Le S3 has a 5.5-inch 1080p display. It is powered by the Helio X20 processor which is clocked at 2.3GHz. The device packs a 21MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera. Both sensors should more than suffice and produce decent shots.
There is a 3000mAh battery under the metal body with support for Quick Charge 3.0. The Le S3 has dual Sim slots (nano only), a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB type-C port that is also used for audio output since the phone doesn’t have a headphone jack.
Compared to the more recent smartphones, the Le S3 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow which is old but still in exisitence. So bear in mind that you may be stuck with that version of Android.
The Le Pro S3 is available in only Gold and costs $132.98. There are limited quantities available, so hurry if you want to grab the deal.
Xiaomi announced today via one of its Weibo accounts that it has a major announcement tomorrow. You might be wondering what the event is all about since it has a global launch scheduled for September 5. Turns out that we just might see a brand new Xiaomi phone tomorrow.
Quite a number of people believe the launch is for the Mi MIX 2 and we can’t blame them. Take for example the above tweet by the official Xiaomi account. We wouldn’t be quick to judge anyone who may think the Mi MIX 2 is being hinted at.
However, it appears we may be getting an unexpected device tomorrow. Former Xiaomi Public Relations Manager Yang Lin has revealed on Weibo what Xiaomi will be announcing tomorrow and he says it should be the Mi Note 3. He adds that the Mi MIX 2 should be released by the end of the year.
Aside from appealing features like an IP68 certification and wide working temperature, the rugged Ulefone Armor 2 also shines for being highly shatter-resistant, which is able to withstand accidental drops and falls. Well, as seeing is believing, Ulefone made a drop-test video to dispel doubts, let’s take a look.
We’ve known that thanks to the TPU housing with some parts in glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate and metal, and the display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the Armor 2 is of high strength and durability. What’s more, the raised design on the front and back and protective nubs that cover the four corners provide 360 degrees (all-round) protection for the Armor 2, allowing it to withstand a variety of impact, drops and falls. As shown in the video, the Armor 2 went through various drops from different heights, but finally, it still remained intact and worked pretty well. As a reminder, the Ulefone Armor 2 packs an Helio P25 octa-core processor clocked at 2.6GHz tagging along 6GB of RAM. There is 64GB of internal storage, a huge 4700mAh battery with 9V/2A PE+2.0 fast charge supported, a 16MP rear camera and a 13 MP front shooter. The Armor 2 sports a 5.0-inch FHD display with an impressive PPI of 441, extensive frequency bands with 27 frequency bands under 6 network types, a front-facing fingerprint scanner, a 6-axis gyroscope, a barometer sensor, and NFC support. There are also 6 physical buttons on the edges for handy usage. To learn more about the Armor 2, you can go directly to the product page on Ulefone’s website from here.
Currently, the Armor 2 is chosen as the top picture on the Aliexpress Tech Discovery Channel and is available for just USD $239.99 . The activity will last for only one week, after that the price will jump back to USD $259.99.
Lenovo has officially taken the wraps off the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus in India Today. Both devices are Special (read upgraded) versions of the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus.
Moto G5S
The Moto G5S gets a bigger 5.2-inch full HD display covered with Gorilla Glass 3. The Indian variant of the Moto G5S gets 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage unlike the variant released in Europe that has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The processor remains the Snapdragon 430 though.
The Moto G5S also gets upgraded cameras. There is a 16MP rear camera with PDAF and an 8MP front facing camera with flash according to the official Motorola India Twitter account. However the Motorola India website says it has a 5MP front facing camera just like the European version.
The battery has been bumped up to 3000mAh and there is TurboPower that provides up to 5 hours of battery life for just 15 minutes of charge. There is also a front-mounted fingerprint reader that doubles as a navigation button. However it doesn’t have NFC like the version for Europe.
The biggest upgrade in the Moto G5S is its all metal-unibody design which looks better than the plastic body of the Moto G5.
Moto G5S Price
The Moto G5S is priced at INR 13,999 (~$219) and is available in Lunar Grey and Fine Gold. Not only does India get better specs, they also have it for cheaper. The Moto G5S costs Euros 249 (~$295) in Germany.
Moto G5S Plus
The Moto G5S Plus is the upgrade to the Moto G5 Plus. It features a redesigned all metal-unibody and has a bigger 5.5-inch 1080p display.The processor is still the Snapdragon 625 and it has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
The major upgrade in the Moto G5S Plus is the addition of dual rear cameras. The G5S Plus has two 13MP rear cameras in the Monochrome + RGB format with a 3D depth sensor for bokeh effects.
The front camera is an 8MP sensor with a dedicated LED flash, panorama mode and Pro mode. There is a fingerprint scanner up front long with NFC for mobile payments.
The Moto G5S Plus has the same 3000mAh battery as the Moto G5S but will last up to 6 hours when you charge for just 15 minutes with the TurboPower charger.
Both the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus have a water repellent nano-coating that protects against splashes. They run Android 7.1 Nougat with the usual Moto Display and Moto Actions additions. Motorola India says the G5S Plus will be upgraded to Android Oreo. We want to believe it applies to the G5S too.
Moto G5S Plus Price
The Moto G5S Plus comes in Lunar Grey and Blush Gold and will sell for INR 15,999 (~$250). Compare that to the European version which has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage but sells for €279 ($330).
An official Weibo post has revealed that 360 Mobiles has an event scheduled for August 31st. Although the teaser poster doesn’t reveal the name of the device, a leaked internal mail does and also includes the price. The device will be called the 360 Mobiles Vizza and will be priced at ¥1099 (~$167).
Specification details of the Vizaa have also been revealed ahead of the launch.
The 360 Mobiles Vizza will come with a 5.5-inch full HD screen, a Snapdragon 425 processor and a 3940mAh battery. The RAM and storage capacity of the device wasn’t specifically disclosed but sources say it will likely have 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
The reason for the assumption is as a result of the official teaser poster for the launch which throws shades at manufacturers that release phones with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM and price them at ¥1000 (~$152).
360 Mobiles is known for pricing its phone competitively. The 360 Mobiles N5S has a 6GB RAM + 32GB variant that sells for ¥1399 (~$212). The leaked internal mail above also shows the price of the 64GB variant of the N5S as ¥1700 (~$258). So it won’t be surprising to see it launch a 4GB RAM phone for ¥1099.
Apple is expected to launch a new Apple Watch 3 series along with the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus on September 12, according to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal. The new watch model is expected to feature support for cellular connectivity in the form of LTE only but not much is known about the Apple Watch 3, However, Apple recently released an update for its iOS 11 beta and it revealed some details of the features the next-gen Apple Watch is expected to come with.
The Apple iOS 11 beta was announced during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held over two months ago. Since then, iOS 11 beta has had several updates and is now in its eighth beta. OS 11 brings quite a few design changes, including a customizable Control Center and a new Lock screen that’s been merged with the Notification Center. Peer-to-peer Apple Pay payments are coming in the Messages app, which is also gaining a new App Drawer, and there’s a Do Not Disturb While Driving feature that’s meant to help drivers stay focused on the road. Siri, Photos, the Camera app, and more are also gaining new features and refinements.
Apart from its latest features, iOS 11 beta has also been shown to come with a couple of new support for a couple of new features for the Apple Watch 3. The features include a couple of new Workouts and we could grab this information from a variety of icons that have newly been added to the latest iOS 11 beta update. The Apple Watch doesn’t support some of the features presently which points to the likelihood of the icons being included on the OS because of the Apple Watch companion app. The icons are said to be for new Workouts under the Fitness UI framework.
The new Workout icons that can be seen in the iOS 11 beta include American football, baseball, bowling, dancing, skiing and other modalities in the snow, skipping rope, various types of fights, and surfing. Apple is also working on the watchOS 4 beta and it does not include all of the features but you can find some of them under the “Others” tab. However, the non-inclusion of all of them have fueled speculations that the features may only be available for the upcoming Apple Watch model. But since most of the features don’t require any hardware changes, that may not be the case. It is possible that more of the features could appear in the subsequent update to the watch OS 4 beta.
The Xiaomi A1 is said to be the name of the next Android One smartphone. Earlier reports said the Xiaomi Mi A1 will be a variant of the Mi 5X running stock Android but a new leak says otherwise.
A Weibo user posted images he believes are of the Xiaomi Mi A1 and they reveal a phone with a full screen display. There are no bezels on the side, and those on the forehead and chin are significantly thin, even thinner than that of the Galaxy Note 8.
If this is the real design of the Xiaomi Mi A1, then it isn’t a variant of the Mi 5X but a completely different phone. The Weibo user also included a RF exposure page that shows the Mi A1 listed alongside other Xiaomi smartphones. Sadly the device has been pulled off the site now.
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