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Jul 9, 2017

BLUBOO S1 is a bezel-less smartphone which was announced recently by BLUBOO with a killer look, awesome features and pocket friendly price tag. The S1 has now been listed on GearBest where it seems to sell exclusively. The flagship killer BLUBOO S1 is presently available for $209.99 on GearBest. This is a global presale and this will run from July 10 to July 17

The design concept of BLUBOO S1 is similar to that of the Mi Mix but in a minimalistic way.The front panel features a Sharp HD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and is Tri-bezel-less, giving the device a 90% Screen-to-body Ratio. The rear panel uses Organic Glass to make light transmittance up to 96% possible.

On to the specs angle, the BLUBOO S1 features a 5.5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, which means it will be pretty sharp with a pixel density of about 400 PPI. The bezel-less model is fueled by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 clocked at 2.5GHz which is in the ballpark of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. The processor is backed by either a 4 GB or 6 GB RAM variants, though, it looks like there are only 4 GB units available at the moment. The on-board memory is a generous 64 GB chip and there’s a microSD card slot if you need more room.The Bluboo S1 packs a dual camera setup at the rear configured as a 16MP sensor main camera, while the secondary lens is a 3MP depth of field sensor. On the front, we’ve got a generous 8MP camera for cool selfies. The interface is provided by the latest build of Android 7 Nougat. You’ll agree we’ve got a pretty good hardware in, considering the price pointpoint. The BLUBOO S1 has its price set at $209.99. But GearBest is offering the device at a far reduced price of $159.99 on presale. The offer will open on June 10 and terminate June 17. Also, at 09.00 UTC July 10 to July 15, 10 units of the BLUBOO S1 will be sold for $79.99 each day. That’s a total of 50 units of the bezel-less BLUBOO S1 for just $80. The offer also comes with a lot of freebies like protective glass cover and protective casing. BLUBOO is also offering a Bluetooth headset worth $35.99 for $9.99 with each purchase and this is available in limited quantity.

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Images of Nokia 9 Cases Leak, Shows Vertical Dual Cameras and Curved Design

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Jul 9, 2017

Everyone is looking forward to HMD Global unveiling its flagship device, the Nokia 9. We have seen the device appear on benchmarking sites and even live images although wrapped up in a case. It is said to have even gotten its FCC certification, so we believe a launch isn’t far off.

Today, we have images of cases for the Nokia 9 and they do reveal a number of features, some which we already know. The cases come in different colors but the design is the same.

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There is a cut-out for dual cameras at the back in a vertical position and that’s about all there is on the rear. The case shows the power button and volume rocker will be on the right and the audio jack will be at the top.

The bottom of the phone is where the USB type-C port and primary microphone are placed. There is a single cut-out flanking the charging port on the left and that is definitely for the speakers.

Yes, we believe the Nokia 9 will come with stereo speakers just like the Nokia 6. The Nokia 6 has its speakers on one side and it appears HMD is using the same design for the Nokia 9. The case also reveals the phone will come with rounded corners.

New Xiaomi Phone With 6GB of RAM and 4000mAh Battery Launching on July 11, Mi 6 Plus?

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Jul 9, 2017

The first part of the year was exciting for Xiaomi. First, they announced a ceramic white version of the Mi MIX at CES 2017, then they launched the Redmi Note 4X, the Redmi 4X and threw in more variants of both devices. The highlight was the launch of the Mi 6, the first flagship of the year. We should also not forget the Mi Max 2.

To begin the second half, Xiaomi has a new device set for launch on Monday, 11th of July and we are really excited about it. The official Weibo account for Xiaomi’s Store had released a new poster teasing the device by releasing a key detail. That key spec is the RAM which is a massive 6GB.

Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus 6GB RAM

Now, this isn’t Xiaomi’s first phone with 6GB of RAM. The Mi 5s Plus, Mi Note 2, Mi MIX and Mi 6 all come with that amount of RAM. However, we are still excited because Xiaomi is advertising it as a big deal for this mysterious device.

Following the teaser poster, the account also released a very short video releasing more key specs and that is where things get more interesting.

The video reveals the processor belongs to the Snapdragon 800 series, storage is UFS and RAM is DDR4. It also says the phone has a 3D glass body and the display is large. Next bit of info is the battery which comes in at 4000mAh and the camera which is 22MP, can record 4K and has a smart beauty mode.

The video doesn’t end there but also mentions full 4G netcom, a USB Type-C port with support for Quick Charge, an IR blaster, and NFC.

All these specs point at a flagship phone and we want to believe this is the Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus. The video already mentioned a bigger screen and bigger Battery. Plus it also says it will have a 3D glass body, a key feature of the Mi 6.

Huawei P20 Moniker Trademarked; Reportedly Arriving with Kirin 960 Before 2017 End

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 9, 2017

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus flagship smartphones were unveiled a few months ago and the Chinese firm seems to be working on improved version of P10 Plus. Reliable sources have revealed on Weibo that Huawei P20 would be launching before year 2017 comes to an end as the company has allegedly trademarked Huawei 2 moniker.

Various sources on Weibo have revealed that the Huawei P20 will be enhanced version of Huawei P10 Plus because of which it is speculated to launch before the end of the year. Huawei P20 is speculated to be driven by Kirin 960 chipset and the handset will be made available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM options. It will be sporting a 5.7-inch Quad HD display that will be delivering a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.

The display is speculated to be curved on it left and right sides. It will be fueled by a 4,000mAh battery. It is rumored to include dual rear cameras that will be coupled with features like image stabilization and HDR.

Since the Huawei P10 had launched in February, previous rumors had claimed that the Huawei P20 would be coming in Q1 2018 driven with Kirin 970 chipset. However, newer rumors are claiming that it would be featuring Kirin 960 chipset. Since Huawei P20 is supposed to arrive as a flagship phone with greatest specs, it seems unlikely that that the P20 would be launching with Kirin 960 this year.

Huawei is heavily pegged to debut the Huawei Mate 10 flagship this year in October and it is expected to be the first smartphone from the company to come with Kirin 970 chipset. The HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset is homegrown 10nm SoC from Huawei that is rumored to feature eight cores of Cortex A73 along with Mali-G71MP12.

The Mate 10 is speculated to feature a 6-inch display that will produce a resolution of 2,160 x 1,080 pixels as it is rumored to support an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is also rumored to feature 3D sensing camera and the flagship is also expected to offer AR capabilities. Since the Huawei Mate 10 is rumored to break cover in October, it is unlikely to release another powerful phone like Huawei P20 with Kirin 960 to disturb the sales of Mate 10.

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Windows 10 Mobile Powered Premium Smartphone with AR, VR Features in Works?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 9, 2017

After the launch of Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, the company has been silent and has not released a single flagship phone. However, the rumor mill has been speculating that since the Lumia line of smartphones have been axed, the Redmond giant is working on a Surface branded smartphone. Fresh information coming from Brad Sams, executive editor with Thurrott has revealed the company is examining a prototype of Windows 10 mobile device.

Sams is not sure whether it is a smartphone or tablet. Since Microsoft heavily pegged to re-enter the smartphone market, speculations are rife that the company could be probably working on a premium smartphone. For those readers who are speculating that it could be a Surface Phone, the information coming from Thurrott’s editor reveals that the Alex Kipman is heading the project. Kipman is the one who is pioneering on HoloLens project is working on the mysterious Windows 10 device.

Hence, it seems that the smartphone could be coming with AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) capabilities. It appears that this upcoming smartphone from Microsoft will be a premium device that will carry an expensive pricing. This would be an attempt from the company to convince other smartphone OEMs to make similar devices.

It is speculated that it may run Windows 10 on ARM that could be probably based on CShell. However, CShell is not very stable at present. Hence, the Redmond giant has plenty of work to deal with before making it available to the end user. CShell will unify experience Microsoft’s various devices. In the previous month, leaked images showing Windows Phone running on CShell had surfaced.

In June, a report had also surfaced that Microsoft is working on a device called Surface Mobile and it two codenames of its two speculated variants were revealed as Surface Peking and Surface Slavonia. Reports have suggested that it could be running on Snapdragon 835 chipset.

Since Microsoft is testing this mysterious phone, speculations are rife that this phone may debut in the next year. It seems this year will also pass without a smartphone from the company.

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Sony Plans To Release 3 New Walkman Later This Year

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Jul 9, 2017

A long time ago, if you owned a Sony Walkman, you were a cool kid or probably the coolest kid on the block. Then the iPod came and it changed the way we listened to music, killing all other portable music players.

Sony kept the Walkman name by including it in some of its smartphones when it still partnered with Ericsson. The Walkman series is still alive as Sony has now fully embraced digital music.

The Japanese company has released a number of digital audio devices under the name and even a pair of bluetooth earphones. This year Sony launched the NW-A35 Walkman, a portable Hi-Res digital player that fits into your pocket. New reports says it is adding three more later this year.

The new Walkmans are the NW-A45, NW-A46, and the NW-A47. All three of them have passed through the FCC already.

The FCC sheet doesn’t reveal much but the main difference among the three is the built-in storage. The A45 will have 16GB, the A46 doubles that to 32GB, and the A47 maxes out at 64GB. So, if you say the A45 is the base model and the other two are only storage variants, you are correct.

Another info the source revealed is that the new models will feature bigger batteries than the NW-A35 released in February. For your information, the A35 has 45 hrs of playback time. The NW-A35 also comes with NFC and Bluetooth for connectivity, so expect them in the new models too.

Video Tutorial: How To Shoot With Ulefone Gemini Pro

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Jul 8, 2017

The dual-camera packing Ulefone Gemini Pro is not a new entrant into the market. The model has been around for a while so it is just apt that a tutorial is made that would serve as a quick guide to users who want to take photos with the phone. Ulefone has done just that with this set of YouTube videos showcasing How to efficiently use the cameras.

In case you don’t know, the Ulefone Gemini Pro packs dual 13MP Sony IMX258 cameras at the rear, with one of the cameras being a monochrome camera to capture details and the other sensor is a chromatic camera to record colours. With the combo, you could either add bokeh effects to pictures or snap monochrome photos. You can watch the videos to understand how to use the Gemini Pro camera setup. The video tutorials are all easy-to-follow, very useful and handy especially for new users. Ulefone also disclosed that they would make more tutorial videos as time goes on.

Apart from the dual-camera setup, the Ulefone Gemini Pro also offers some solid specs including a MediaTek Helio X27 deca-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz, CNC processed metal unibody, 4GB RAM, 64 GB of internal storage, 5.5-inch FullHD display, front fingerprint scanner and Android 7.1.1 Nougat and more.

You could visit the Ulefone official website for more details. You can also grab the Gemini Pro from AliExpress for just $249.99 USD, Meanwhile, check out the video tutorials from below.

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Meizu Fast Charge Power Bank Minion Yellow Special Edition Launched

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Jul 8, 2017

gi has launched a new special edition of its power bank which is meant to commemorate the opening day of the “Despicable Me 3” film in China. The Meizu Power Bank Minion Yellow Special Edition comes with the unique colour theme (Yellow Minion) of the main characters in the Despicable Me franchise which is the Minions. The Minions are so popular that the Pantone color institute named a color after them which is Minion Yellow. The special edition of Meizu’s fast charging power bank was launched on 7/7/17, the same day the “Despicable Me 3” opened in China with a record performance in the Cinemas.

The Meizu Power bank is sure attractive due to the bright yellow collour which it comes with. The box casing is colour in yellow, with “Despicable Me” written on one edge. The power bank itself also has its protective casing coated in yellow with a touch of black and gray. The power bank is designed in such a way that it looks like one of the minions with their iconic big eyes. There is also a protective cover made from canvas material which makes the power bank look like a dummy minion. Apart from the color coating, the power bank has the same shape as the regular Meizu power bank.

The Meizu Power Bank features a two-way fast charging technology meaning it charges smartphones very fast and when it is drained, it gets charged fast as well. The power bank is expected to have a 10,000mAh capacity but other details are yet to be revealed. We don’t know when it would be available for purchase or the price tag it would carry but that should crop up soon considering the huge media attention the Despicable Me 3 is presently generating in China.

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Oppomart Lists Early iPhone 8 Cases Following Design Change

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Zhen Wan

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Jul 8, 2017

Oppomart has appeared listing iPhone 8 cases amidst the growing coverage of rumors of what may be Apple’s next iPhone lineup.

The online retailer has listed three initial items, all which appear to be rugged cases for the new iPhone.

All the cases coincide with the current design features, leaked from Foxconn’s factories, that the ‘iPhone 8’ is supposedly going have; this includes the notable removal of the dedicated home button and finger print sensor at the front the device with an ‘all-display’ screen (with the case covering the bezels of the phone), effectively removing the prominent top and bottom bezels the iPhone has been known to have.

The cases also show the change in the dual-camera orientation on the rear of the device, coincided with other rumored changes with the iPhone.

From the day of publication, OppoMart has listed the cases as currently ‘out-of-stock’.

Apple has kept the pattern of releasing a new iPhone design every other year after the new installment, thus making the potential release of an iPhone 8 to be unusual. Other speculators have suggested that Apple may be changing up its routine on the iPhone series, however so far concrete evidence is lacking at this moment in time.

If the rumors are true of a design change, this may indicate that an iPhone 7 and 7s’ line could be skipped in this circumstance, leaving us wondering about the lifespan of iPhone 7 and 7s’ third-party accessories manufacturers. Will Apple release an ‘updated’ iPhone 7 variant if they introduce iPhone 8, providing an extended life span for accessory makers or will the downgrade the predecessor like all others will smaller internal storage?

What are your thoughts of Oppomart’s early accessory listing? Do you think this was a premature approach? Share your comments down below.

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Gizimochina Giveaway – Win A Free Leagoo T5 Phone

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Shine Wong

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Jul 8, 2017

Gizmochina along with Leagoo is conducting a Legaoo T5 phone as Giveaway gift to one of our lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing phone.

Here is the main features of Leagoo T5:

Display: Sharp 5.5 inch full HD screen, on-cell display
Cameras: Sony 13MP rear camera, 5MP front wide-angle camera
Memory: Samsung 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB eMMC ROM
Battery: LG 3000mAh battery

More specs and features about Leagoo T5 phone, please click here

How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps via Gleam widget:

Visit Leagoo’s Facebook and Twitter, follow them;
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1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
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3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a week when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

ASUS Zenfone 4 With Snapdragon 660 Appears On Geekbench

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Jul 8, 2017

ASUS announced the Zenfone 4 Max as the first of the Zenfone 4 series scheduled to launch this month. A Geekbench listing hints at the next device not being far off.

The Zenfone 4 seen on Geekbench is listed as the ASUS_Z01KD and is powered by the SDM660 a.k.a Snapdragon 660. The octa-core processor is clocked at 2.21GHz.

The phone has 4GB of RAM and runs Android 7.1.1. Geekbench results shows the phone scores 855 points in the single-core test and 4127 points in the multi-core test.

Surprisingly, this pales in comparison to that of the Sharp FS8016 seen a couple of weeks ago. The Sharp FS8016 has the same Snapdragon 660 mobile platform and 4GB of RAM but scores 1656 and 5244 points in the single core and multi-core tests.

ASUS ZenFone 4 = 2 versions, one with Snapdragon 630, one with Snapdragon 660.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) July 4, 2017

Jia Yueting Resigns As Chairman of LeEco Few Months After Stepping Down As CEO

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Jul 8, 2017

LeEco is facing very difficult times at the moment. Things seem to be getting worse for the Chinese company with respect to its debts.

The latest news is the resignation of Jia Yueting as the Chairman. A few months ago, he had resigned from his position as CEO of Leshi Internet and Technology Corp. A few days ago he also had his assets frozen as they were used as collateral for some loans.

It is important to clarify that Leshi Internet and Technology Corp. is different from Leshi Holding Co.. The former is a public company and the one that Mr. Yueting resigned from as CEO and Chairman. Leshi Holding Co. is the private arm that deals with its phones, TVs, and automobile arms.

LeEco’s woes seems to have started since its failed attempt at entering the American market. Jia Yueting himself had admitted that their expansion plan was too rapid.

Video Render Of Meizu Pro 7 & Pro 7 Plus Leaks Showing All Aspects

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Jul 8, 2017

Meizu Pro 7 isn’t a new entrant into the news, the flagship has been the subject of dozens of leaks which has not only revealed its likely specifications but also gifted us with the possible renders of the device. One thing that has been consistent is the renders of the Pro 7 which has shown the device sporting both a front and rear display. The renders of the Pro 7 has once again leaked, this time around in a video clip that is the product of a collaboration between Twitter tipster OnLeaks and tech blog Compareraja.

The video seems to be an unofficial render produced using CAD gotten from Meizu’s factory. The 22-seconds clip shows the Pro 7 and its sibling, the Pro 7 Plus in 360 degrees, giving us a view of all aspects of the device. The video supports earlier claims that the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus will only be different from each other in size, design-wise. While the Pro 7 Plus will come in at 5.7 inches in display size, the Pro 7 will have a 5.2-inch display.

Meizu Pro 7 is expected to be the first smartphone to launch with MedaTek’s Deca-core Helio X30 chip and that is almost confirmed. There are talks of a high-end model with 8GB of RAM and with the growing trend of 8GB RAM-packing flagships, that could become a reality. In addition, both the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus are tipped to feature a 12MP Sony IMX386+Sony IMX286 sensors at the back. Successive render images have consistently captured the dual lens camera setup the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus will come with. The front camera is said to have a 16MP sensor. The Pro 7 models will come clutching a Titanium alloy body and will have a ring flash with 10 LEDs at the back.

One interesting feature the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus are tipped to feature is the USB Type-C which will be a 24-pin USB connector system that would help both devices to become a host or a device. It can adopt either role depending on what is detected at the other end. These types of ports are called Dual-Role-Data (DRD). When two such devices are connected, the roles of a host or a device can be randomly assigned. A swap can be commanded from either device.

The Meizu Pro 7 Plus price was also leaked and should start at around $500 USD (around 3299 Yuan). The 6GB RAM+128GB storage version is expected to be priced at $550 (around 3599 Yuan). The topmost model with 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage is said to be priced at $580 (~3799 Yuan). On the other hand, the Pro 7 is tipped to start at $410 (~2799 Yuan) and that price is expected to go as high as $560 (~3299 Yuan) for the higher variant. Of course, these are all rumoured prices that could be nowhere near the final price the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus will be launched with. Here’s the video below for your viewing pleasure.

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IFA 2017: Lenovo Schedules August 31 For Keynote Event

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Jul 8, 2017

Lenovo has announced that its IFA 2017 keynote will hold on the 31st of August. IFA Berlin actually starts on the 1st of September and runs through to 6th but. it is not unusual to see manufacturers hold their product launches a day or two before it commences.

It is unclear what Lenovo will be announcing at the event but there are rumors of new products under the Yoga line. We are not so sure about any mobile phone for now but there is a chance some newly announced models will be on display. We might even be lucky to see some new Moto Mods too.

Some also say we may get new Lenovo branded phones. Although the Chinese giant keeps saying that it isn’t ditching Lenovo Mobile in favor of Motorola or Moto, recent activities have proved otherwise.

The Caviar-Made Nokia 3310 (2017) Putin-Trump Summit Edition Costs $2446

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Jul 8, 2017

Nokia relaunched the legendary Nokia 3310 this year. It wears a modern design but still pays homage to the original in some ways. For €49 you can pick up the Nokia 3310 (2017) or you can pay $2,466 for a special edition made by Caviar.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Caviar, the Russian company makes special edition gold plated phones plastered with the face of President Vladmir Putin (and recently, Donald Trump). For the ongoing G20 Summit, Caviar has made a Nokia 3310 (2017) that features the face of the two leaders.

The phone does look nice from the front with its gold and ash colors. The menu button has the G20 logo engraved on it and the body is actually tempered titanium coated with Damascus steel.

The back is where the action is. There is a small plate at the top that has ”Caviar 001” written on it. Sitting in the middle of the phone is a coin-like design with the face of Putin and Trump. Beneath that is a banner that shows this is a G20 Summit special edition phone.

The specs are the same as the normal version but this is the dual SIM model.

Samsung Galaxy On Max With Flagship Camera Launched In India

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Jul 8, 2017

The Galaxy On series is a budget line of smartphones exclusive to India. One of the series’ signature feature is the use of LCD displays instead of AMOLED. So far there have been 4 models released but Samsung is adding a new model called the Galaxy On Max.

The Galaxy On Max is a 5.7-inch smartphone with a full HD display. It has 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and is powered by a Helio P25 processor. There is a microSD card slot for expansion (256GB max) and it runs Android 7.0 out of the box.

The unique selling point of the Galaxy On Max is its flagship level camera. The phone sports a 13MP sensor with a f/1.7 aperture on the rear and another 13MP sensor with a f/1.9 aperture up front with its own LED flash.

The Galaxy On Max has a metal body that covers a 3000mAh battery. There is a fingerprint sensor beneath the home button that supports Samsung Pay Mini.

OPPO Advert Reveals Upcoming OPPO A77 Model Equipped With Mid-Range Specs

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Zhen Wan

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Jul 7, 2017

According to the source, OPPO will be releasing a mid-ranger smartphone named OPPO A77 in Taiwan. This is not to be mistaken for OPPO’s Mainland-China A77 model; the design being the major difference between the two.

From the leaked image, the Taiwanese model resembles more closely the OPPO A57 with improved specs. The Chinese A77 looks more like the OPPO R11, most especially the U-style antenna and the distinctive single rear-firing camera sensor.

Oppo A77 (Taiwan) Advert

A rough translation of the text on the leaked image says ‘For Youth Together’, hinting at the phone targeting a young audience.

In terms of specification, the OPPO A77 will be powered by a MediaTek MT6750T eight-core 64-bit processor, clocked up to 1.5 GHz and paired with 4GB RAM. The device will come with a 5.5-inch FHD display and will have 64GB, of built-in storage.

For photography and video, the A77 will come with a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 16-megapixel front-facing selfie shooter. Other components include a 3200mAh battery and a standby dual-SIM setup.

According to the source, the OPPO A77 (Taiwan Model), will be released soon.

Honor 8 Pro Released In India, Priced At ₹29,999 On Amazon

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Zhen Wan

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Jul 7, 2017

The Honor 8 Pro was announced a few months ago, though as the Honor V9 first in China. While there is already a successor in form of the Honor 9, Huawei is just launching the Honor 8 Pro in India.

In terms of specifications, the Honor 8 Pro is exactly the same as the Mainland’s Honor V9. It is powered by the same Kirin 960 octa-core and paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage with option for expansion. The phone has a large 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging and comes with Huawei’s EMUI 5.1 based on Android 7.0.

The display is a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440p (2K display). The Honor 8 Pro has a dual rear camera setup: one is a 12-megapixel monochrome sensor and the second is a 12-megapixel RGB sensor. An 8-megapixel sensor serves as the front facing camera.

The device will launch as an Amazon Prime exclusive on July 10 at 6 PM local time for ₹29,999 (roughly ¥3151/$464). Just like the China model, the retail box will also double as a pair of VR glasses. There will be a pair of lenses in it. Just put them in place and slide in your phone and you can enjoy your VR content.

The Honor Band 3 is also listed as coming soon on the retail site.

Sorry, No Galaxy S8 Mini and Galaxy A10 Pro Coming

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Jul 7, 2017

A few days ago, there was a rumor circulating that Samsung was planning to release a mini version of the Galaxy S8. New reports say otherwise and there are a couple of reasons for the Galaxy S8 Mini not getting made.

First, it has been a couple of years since Samsung launched a Galaxy S Mini phone and that alone made us skeptical about the S8 Mini. The major reason according to the source is the difficulty in producing the curved OLED panels for the phone. It seems making the infinity display isn’t as easy as we thought it was.

The second reason is said to be the limited success of the Mini line and that is why Samsung stopped making it in the first place.

The Galaxy S8 Mini was rumored to have a smaller 5.3-inch display, a Snapdragon 821 SoC, 4GB of RAM and a lesser price tag. Now, all that is just wishful thinking.