Nomu T10 Review – Cheap Rugged Feature Phone

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Jul 25, 2017

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) had debuted alongside the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) in January this year. The successor smartphones for the Galaxy A (2017) series are likely to debut at the end of this year or by the start of 2018. It seems that Samsung has already started working Galaxy A (2018) smartphones as an alleged Galaxy A7 (2018) has appeared on GFXBench benchmarking site.

The Galaxy A7 (2017) has a model number of SM-A720x. A new Samsung smartphone with model number SM-A730x has appeared on GFXBench. This model number suggests that it could be the successor of Galaxy A7 (2017).

The GFXBench listing of SM-A730x suggests that it is powered by a 2.21 GHz octa-core processor and Mali-G71 graphics. The chipset is supported by 4 GB of RAM. The exact name of the SoC that will power the alleged Galaxy A7 (2018) is not known.

Even the size of the display not mentioned clearly, but the listing states that it supports full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The Galaxy A7 (2017) features a 5.7-inch FHD display and is powered by Exynos 7880 chipset and 3 GB of RAM.

According to GFXBench, the purported Galaxy A7 (2018) will be equipped with a native storage of 32 GB. For photography, it is expected to come with a rear camera of 16-megapixel and a front-facing shooter of 16-megapixel. The rear camera is capable of shooting full HD videos whereas the frontal camera can shoot 2K resolution videos. It is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.

The 2017 editions of Galaxy A7, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 are eligible to receive the upcoming Android O update. However, sad thing is that Samsung has not released Android Nougat update for these phones. The Galaxy A (2017) smartphones are still running on the older Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Hence, the release of Android O will be not only slow of Galaxy A (2017) phones but also 2018 iterations are likely to receive it late.

The Galaxy A7 (2018) is expected to debut with 2018 editions of Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5. Hence, leaked information on other Galaxy A (2018) phones are expected to surface in the coming months. A Chinese leakster had recently claimed that Galaxy A (2018) phones would be coming dual rear cameras. There is a possibility that Galaxy A7 (2018) may feature dual rear cameras, but the GFXBench listing does not reveal it because it usually shows information on only one camera sensors of the dual rear cameras.

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Closure of ZUK.com And Its Forums Marks The End of ZUK Brand

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Jul 24, 2017

Lenovo still hasn’t officially announced that it has shut down its ZUK sub-brand but its actions since the beginning of the year have shown just that.

First, there haven’t been any new product releases this year. The brand’s user interface has also been adopted for the Motorola devices released in China, starting with the Moto Z2 Play.

The most recent is the redirection of the ZUK.com website to Motorola.com.cn and the shut down of the ZUK forums (bbs.zuk.com). The forum page now redirects to club.lenovo.com.cn where you have news related to Lenovo as a whole.

With all these going on, why doesn’t Lenovo just announce that it has shutdown the brand?

Nokia 8 Real Photo Appears Again, Coated In Copper color

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Jul 24, 2017

Since the return of the Nokia brand under HMD Global, fans have been expectant of a flagship model from Nokia but instead, the company has only released the Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3, all with mid-range specifications as well as the remodelled Nokia 3310 feature phone. The success of the models in the markets where it has gone up for sale may have spurred HMD Global to speed up things on its flagship model and that is the Nokia 8.

Nokia 8 has been a regular visitor in leaks lately and that isn’t about to end soon. A new leak emanating from China’s Baidu has revealed the Nokia 8 in copper colour. The colour can easily be confused for a gold colour but it isn’t, considering it is not as shiny as gold. Nokia did release a copper colour variant of the Nokia 6 so, this isn’t a new one. This seems to have leaked earlier on in detailed images and you can check them out from here.

The Nokia 8 is expected to feature a dual camera setup with Zeiss Optics technology and the presence of the Zeiss logo perhaps affirms that. The body is said to be made from aluminum and the shape when viewed from the rear resembles the Nokia 6. But the leaked photos showing the front screen point at the presence of curved display. Nokia 8 is expected with a 5.3-inch 2K display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor powering it up as well as up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage. The dual rear camera setup is made up of a 13MP main sensor and Zeiss optics. The device is expected to pack a 3000mAh battery and will run Android 7.1 out of the box.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Leaked Renders Reveal Bezel-less Design

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Jul 24, 2017

Xiaomi took the industry by storm last year when it launched the Mi Note 2 along with the Mi Mix, both sporting revolutionary designs that were different from Xiaomi’s traditional design language. While the Mi Mix would go on to take the main spotlight, the Mi Note 2 still commanded some admiration for its curved edge design and well-packed specs line-up.

The Mi Note 3 is expected to be the successor of the Note 2 and that device has been the subject of successive rumours and was even tipped to launch in the second quarter of the year. That isn’t likely now but there are talks of a Q3 launch for the flagship device. Ahead of whatever Xiaomi is planning out for the Mi Note 3, the render of the expected Note 3 was recently featured in a leaked video. The YouTube video seems to be the production of Science & Knowledge YouTube channel and obviously, the renders are fan-generated stuff. Despite that, you might just want to have a look because it features a full-screen display with very little bezels at the edges something that is expected on the actual Mi Note 3. Bezel-less displays with high screen ratio are the way to go and Xiaomi who is a pioneer in that field will not want to be caught napping.

Apart from the full-screen display, the renders also show the presence of a dual rear camera setup which is one thing that is trending lately. Earlier rumours had also tipped the Note 3 to feature dual cameras. The video also highlights the specs of the device but they are likely inaccurate. You can have a look at the video from below which looks very much like the Mi Mix, by the way. Details of the Mi Note 3’s specs are still sketchy but the flagship is expected to pack an OLED display and use a Snapdragon 835 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The device is said to sport a 5.8-inch display among others. We can’t say if Xiaomi will unveil the Mi Note 3 along with the Mi Mix 2 just the same way the Note 2 was launched with the Mi Mix last year. It would be interesting if they do anyway.

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Midnight Black OnePlus 5 Now Back In Stock On Official Website

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Jul 24, 2017

The Midnight Black OnePlus 5 was out of stock about 3 weeks ago. Although OnePlus didn’t flat out say it was out of stock, instead it wrote that it would ship within 4 weeks unlike the Slate Gray base model that shipped immediately.

Right now, the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM is now available and ships right away. There is even a banner at the top of the page that informs you it is now back in stock. Price is still $539.

According to OnePlus, their new flagship is their fastest selling device. Which makes it understandable as to why they ran out of stock so early. It is also their most expensive phone till date.

The OnePlus 5 has a 5.5-inch display, a Snapdragon 835 processor and 6GB/8GB of RAM. Storage is not expandable, so you are limited to 64GB or 128GB of built-in storage.

New Product From Xiaomi’s MiLab Coming July 26, What Could it Be?

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Jul 24, 2017

Ever heard of MiLab before? I’m sure you haven’t but it is Xiaomi‘s research laboratory where innovative products are developed. MiLab is a recent endeavour as its Weibo page was only opened last year with a few posts and followers. But it is in the news presently as a poster has surfaced online pointing at a July 26 launch under the MiLab sub-brand.

July 26 is already the date set aside for the launch of MIUI 9 and the Xiaomi Mi 5x in China. With this latest development, Xiaomi’s will be announcing a new interface and a new smartphone which is neither a flagship Mi model or under the Redmi series but is a mid-ranger. And now, yet another entire new brand line will likely join the log of debutants on July 26.

We don’t know what the product will be but there are speculations that it is a smart speaker with artificial intelligence (AI) similar to Amazon Echo and others. We can’t be so sure about that because there may even be more than one products coming under the MiLab sub brand on that date. We must point out that the poster available below isn’t present on the MiLab Weibo account which is rather strange.

Mediatek Confirms The Processors In The Meizu Pro7 Models

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Jul 24, 2017

A few weeks ago, Mediatek confirmed that Meizu will launch the first Helio X30 powered phone. It is no secret that the phone is the Pro7. But since there will be two models, which of the Pro7 will be getting the Helio X30?

A post by Mediatek on Weibo has revealed the processor present in the Meizu Pro7 and Pro7 Plus. Early reports had said the Pro7 will get the Helio X30 while the bigger Pro7 Plus will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos SoC.

A rough translation of the post says “Equipped with Mediatek’s Helio P25 and Helio X30 processor, Meizu’s Smartphone will be officially released on July 26”.

Since the Pro7 and Pro7 Plus are the only Meizu smartphones launching on July 26, this means one of them gets the Helio P25 and the other gets the Helio X30. As it stands, the Pro7 will most likely be the one getting the P25 while the Plus model gets the Helio X30.

We know this will come as a shock to those of you looking forward to trying out the Helio X30. But based on latest development, you will have to shell out more money to get your hands on it.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Dual Rear Cameras Include 13MP + 12MP Sensors with 3x Optical Zoom, Claims Analyst

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Jul 24, 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be the first flagship smartphone from the company to come with dual rear cameras. Around two months, a South Korean publication had revealed that the configuration of the dual cameras of the Note 8. It also revealed that both the cameras will support 3x optical zoom. Earlier this week, Ming-Chi Kuo, a KGI Securities analyst also confirmed on 3x optical zoom and camera configurations of the Galaxy Note 8.

According to Kuo, the Galaxy Note 8’s dual camera system will include a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. One of the dual rear cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus and OnePlus 5 include a telephoto lens. Kuo added that the standard sensor will be of 13-megapixel and the telephoto sensor will be of 12-megapixel. He also claims that the both the sensors will be equipped with 3x optical zoom and optical image stabilization.

It is still not confirmed whether Samsung will use a combination of a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. The South Korean media was able to predict the Galaxy Note 8’s unveil date of Aug. 23 before Samsung released the official teaser. Also, Kuo is well-known for his accurate predictions on Apple products. Hence, there is a possibility that the new information revealed by Kuo may become a reality. The analyst did not reveal any information on whether the Note 8 will come with AR capabilities.

Samsung is rumored to release several smartphones with dual rear cameras this year. The first one that is speculated to debut with the new camera system include the Chinese version of the Galaxy J7 (2017). The other two smartphones that are pegged to come with dual rear cameras are Galaxy C10 and Galaxy C7 (2017) which has been already certified by TENAA.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is rumored to feature a 6.3-inch Infinity Display that will support QHD+ resolution. It is expected to debut in Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895 chipset variants featuring 6 GB of RAM. It will be launching on Aug. 23 and is expected to get showcased at the IFA 2017 that will be held between Sept. 1 to 6. It is pegged to release first in the U.S., the U.K and South Korea in early September. In October, it will be coming to other markets. New rumors have revealed that it would be coming in multiple color choices such as Black, Orchid Gray and Deep Blue.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Launched In India For Rs. 11,490 (~$180)

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Jul 24, 2017

Samsung India just launched the Galaxy J7 Nxt for the budget category. Judging from the specs and pricing, the J7 Nxt is going to face some pretty tough competition in India.

The Galaxy J7 Nxt has a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 2GB of RAM and an unspecified octa-core chip clocked at 1.6GHz. We did some digging and it is actually the Exynos 7870. There is 16GB of storage with the option to expand it by an additional 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

The rear camera is a 13MP f/1.9 sensor with a slight bump and there is a 5MP f/2.2 front facing camera with its own LED flash. Battery capacity is 3000mAh battery and there is Android 7.0 out of the box.

Samsung has put a price tag of Rs. 11,490 (~$180) on the Galaxy J7 Nxt. To be honest we know, Samsung phones are not dirt cheap but $180 is asking for too much for a device that doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, packs just 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Goes On Sale On August 1, Preorders Already Under Way

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Jul 24, 2017

Xiaomi has a new phone confirmed to launch on the 26th of July. Called the Xiaomi Mi 5X, it is supposed to take on OPPO and Vivo, two kings of photography in China.

Official images of the Xiaomi Mi 5X have been released revealing its dual rear cameras and its iPhone-like design. It is interesting to see that Xiaomi is even going the design route that is used by OPPO and Vivo.

Pre-order registration began last week on the official Xiaomi site and is already almost half a million. Jingdong Mall has also opened up registration for the phone today and has set a deadline for 9:30 AM on August 1st. Sales are expected to kickoff the same day at 10:00 AM.

The Xiaomi Mi 5X is expected to launch with a 5.5-inch FHD display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 mobile platform is the chip of choice. The rear cameras are two 13MP sensors setup in a Wide Angle + Telephoto Configuration.

Meizu Senior VP Reveals the Pro 7 & Its Second Screen

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Jul 24, 2017

Meizu is expected to officially unveil the Pro 7 on the evening of July 26 which is barely two days away so, it is just right that they keep the internet buzzing with fresh photos of the flagship. That is, perhaps, the intention of Jeffery Yang who shared a clean photo of the Pro 7 on Weibo today.

The photo is that of the Grey coloured variant which was first leaked last week but this time around it shows the back of the device but omitted the part containing the rear cameras. The major thing that we can grab from the photo is the presence of a brush metal body and a grey coloured variant. Also, the rear secondary display seems to be curved at the outer edge just like the rest of the body. The U-shaped antenna band design also looks like what is hidden at the bottom edge and we believe the upper edge will also look similar. It has a similar grey colour with the body, something that may be peculiar to this colour variant.

Apart from the grey variant, the Meizu Pro 7 is expected to come in Black, Gold and Red colour variants. As for the specs, the Pro 7 has been confirmed by MeidaTek to be the first smartphone to launch with MediaTek’s Deca-core Helio X30 chip. It is expeccted to feature a 5.2-inch 1080p display as well as dual 12MP Sony IMX386+ 12MP Sony IMX286 sensors at the rear with a ring flash having 10 LEDs. The camera will likely be one of the main selling points of the device based on the sample shots we have seen. But we can only make a decent judgement of the device after it has been launched and subjected to Linus’ critical review here on Gizmochina. Other specs are still not certain, that also we’ll know when it is launched.

Qualcomm’S ITC Filing Against Apple Include Snapdragon 845 References

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Jul 24, 2017

There is an ongoing legal issue between Qualcomm and Apple over patent infringement. The issue is so serious that Qualcomm wants to prevent the sales of the iPhones in the U.S. This is because the U.S. based chip maker is claiming that Apple is illegally using its patents on the iPhones. The Snapdragon 845 mobile chipset is said to be the next SoC that will be powering the 2018 flagships. The evidence of the chipset has appeared on a document that has been filed by International Trade Commission (ITC) by Qualcomm for its complaint against the Cupertino company.

Shown above is a snapshot of one of the documents that Qualcomm has submitted with ITC. As it can be seen, it contains several references of SD 845. Rumors have it that the Snapdragon 845 would be a 7mm chipset but there are some reports that it would be a 10nm chipset like the Snapdragon 835 but well come with plenty of improvements.

This year the LG G6 was launched with Snapdragon 821 chipset as Samsung managed to get the initial stocks of Snapdragon 835 flagship chipsets for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones. However, in the coming year, it could be a different scenario next year as the LG G7 is expected to be the first smartphone in 2018 to come powered with Snapdragon 845 chipset. Speculations have it that the LG G7 may launch as early as January this year.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are also heavily pegged to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 845 chipset. Recently, an alleged Galaxy S9 had appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform with the same chipset. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is rumored to deliver 25 percent to 35 percent better performance than the Snapdragon 835. The Snapdragon 846 chipset is speculated to debut in the last quarter of this year or early in next year.

Other rumors hint that we could see an improved version of Snapdragon 835. This could be the Snapdragon 836 that is speculated to power the upcoming Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 flagship phones.

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Alleged LG V30 Back Cover Leaks & A Controversy Springs Up

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Jul 24, 2017

The LG V30 has already been revealed to have got an August 31 launch date, right at the eve of IFA 2017 in Berlin. Ahead of its launch, a leaked photo of the V30’s rear case has appeared online. The leaked case, which was shared on Slashleak by a contributor with a 92% accuracy score, comes with one key feature that is generating some controversy. That feature is the LG logo that is printed at the lower part of the rear case. This is entirely different from LG’s usual pattern of written the model name at the back, in this case, “V30”, instead of “LG”.

However, the leaked case has similar features with earlier ones despite the difference in the logo. There is obviously a dual camera setup at the rear with what looks like a set of opening for the LED flash and other sensors by the side. There is also an opening for a rear fingerprint sensor on the device which is basically all there is to see on the rear casing. But the V30 is expected to feature a wireless charging module at the back as well. The LG flagship is also expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 835 chip backed by 4GB of RAM. The device is also said to come with IP 68 water and dustproof certificate.

Despite the situation where previous renders had come with V30 written at the rear, we can’t brush this aside as fake. It is possible LG has decided to modify that aspect for reasons best known to them. There is still a possibility this one is fake, so it’s better you take it with a pinch of salt.

Lenovo Folio Foldable Concept Showcased at Tech World 2017

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Jul 24, 2017

During the 2016’s Lenovo Tech World event, Lenovo had showcased a prototype of an Android tablet that could seamlessly folded like a book after which it could appear like a phablet. At the Lenovo Tech World 2017 that was held this week, the Chinese firm demonstrated the foldable Lenovo Folio concept tablet.

The Lenovo Folio concept does not fold inward with the screen facing inside. instead, the Lenovo Folio folds outward which makes both the sides of the screen visible. So, when it is folded, it can be used like a conventional smartphone. Even the edge where it bends can display some information like the Galaxy Note Edge from 2013.

The Snapdragon 800 chipset from 2013 is powering the Lenovo Folio tablet. It features an e-SIM and it is preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS. The size of the flexible screen of the Lenovo Folio varies from 5.5 inches to 7.8 inches. It carries support for a resolution of 1,90 x 1,440 pixels. Other specs of the device are not known.

Read More: Lenovo TechWorld 2017: AI and AR Take Center Stage

There is no confirmation on when Lenovo will be mass producing the Folio device. However, it is good to see that the Chinese firm is ready with a working prototype of a foldable tablet. Since the company has been showcasing the device, it seems that the mass production of the Lenovo Folio may start by next year.

Lenovo is well-known for its Yoga Book. These devices are available in Android and Windows 10 versions. Hence, it is likely that the Lenovo Folio would be also giving in Android and Windows 10 variants.

Lenovo is the first company to debut AR Tango enabled smartphone and 2-in-1 Yoga tablets. The Moto Z phones from the company come with support for modular capabilities. At the 2016 Tech World event, the company had also showcased a bendable phone that could be worn around the wrist. These things show the company is brave enough to launch devices with unconventional features.

Watch the above video and let us know what do you think about the Lenovo’s Folio tablet by sharing your comments below.

Galaxy S8 Active Live Images Leaked, Packs Massive 4000mAh Battery

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Jul 23, 2017

The Galaxy Active series are rugged variants of the S-series flagship. This year’s edition will launch as the Galaxy S8 Active and live images have just been leaked.

The Galaxy S8 Active has the same specs as the original Galaxy S8. The display is 5.8 inches but without the curves at the sides, giving it a look similar to the LG G6. There is a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The rear camera is 12MP and there is an 8MP shooter up front. However, it packs a massive 4000mAh battery; 1000mAh more than that of the Galaxy S8. It also has Qi wireless charging support and runs Android Nougat.

The whole body looks like it has a case permanently slapped on to it. So you don’t have to worry about accidental drops, plus it is also waterproof. The sides are said to be metal while the rest of the body is polycarbonate. There is a Bixby button on the side that replaces the Active Key popular with the series. It also has on-screen buttons instead of physical ones like the previous Active phones.

Fingerprint scanner sits at the back just like in the Galaxy S8 and you have the words “Galaxy S8 Active” written at the bottom.

HTC U12 Concept Sports Infinity Display, 4 Cameras & Snapdragon 845 Processor

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Jul 23, 2017

The U11 is the latest flagship from Taiwanese manufacturer HTC. Report says the phone is selling faster than its predecessors, the HTC M9 and HTC 10, and AnTuTu named it the best performing device for May 2017. Although HTC hasn’t said anything about a successor, we have come across a HTC U12 concept design that looks quite interesting.

The HTC U12 concept doesn’t take design cues from the U11. It is a completely different device. From the display, to the cameras, and the overall design, it shares no resemblance to the U11.

The HTC U12 features an infinity-like 5.7-inch 4K display with curved corners and thin bezels at the top and bottom. The top bezel manages to squeeze in an earpiece and dual 16MP cameras on the left. The bottom bezel’s only function is as a banner for the HTC logo.

The rear of the HTC U12 is made of metal and not reflective glass like the U11 and U Ultra. There are two cameras positioned vertically in the middle of the phone with a dual led flash flanking them on the right.

There is no visible fingerprint scanner, so it is safe to assume that Qualcomm’s under-display scanner is in use here.

The specs for the HTC U12 are not far fetched. A Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There are JBL speakers at the bottom but don’t expect an audio jack. Battery capacity isn’t stated and we are not bothered since this is just a concept.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 To Debut With Pixel 2

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Jul 23, 2017

There have been rumors about a Snapdragon 836 chip from Qualcomm. The processor will be a more powerful variant of the Snapdragon 835. It will have the same CPU and GPU as the SD835 but with higher clock speeds.

The Snapdragon 836 was initially said to debut in the Galaxy Note 8 but that won’t be the case. Latest report says the Google Pixel 2 will be the first device to be powered by the chip. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the Snapdragon 821 first appeared in the Google Pixel.

Just like last year, expect the Snapdragon 836 mobile platform to power new flagships of the second half of the year. We expect to see it in Xiaomi’s Note 3 and the Mi MIX 2. If they also decide to launch a Mi 6s, the Snapdragon 836 may also be the chip of choice.

OnePlus is another manufacturer that may jump on the chip. Last year, they released the OnePlus 3T less than six months after the launch of the OnePlus 3. It looks exactly like the OP3 but has a SD821 processor, a better front camera, a bigger battery etc. There is nothing that says there won’t be a OnePlus 5T or OnePlus 5s.

Although the Snapdragon 836 mobile platform may be the new flagship chip for the second half of the year, we haven’t seen it appear on any benchmarking site. However, we have come across two new chips from Qualcomm: the Snapdragon 840 and Snapdragon 845 mobile platforms.

The Snapdragon 845 is the chip that will power the smartphones of 2018 and its first sighting was in a Samsung device which we believe is a Galaxy S9 prototype. The SD840, a quad-core chip like the former, was also seen in a Samsung device last week. There have been no other reports of the chip, so it is unknown if it will be announced this year or next.

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Moto Z2 Force Real-Life Images Leaked as Launch Date Draws Closer

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Jul 23, 2017

The Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force are slated to get unveiled on July 25. The press render of the Moto Z2 Force has already appeared. Now, several leaked photos of a real Z2 Force smartphone have appeared.

The Moto Z2 and Z2 Force will be the first dual camera smartphones from Motorola. The leaked images of the Z2 Force show the dual rear cameras placed in a horizontal manner inside a circular camera housing that also features a dual-LED flash. The bottom portion of the rear panel of the phone also shows the 16-pin slot for attaching Moto Mods accessories.

The frontside of the Moto Z2 Force resembles with the Moto Z2 Play that was unveiled in the previous month. The top bezel seems to feature a LED flash for the front-facing camera. Below the display is a capacitive Home button. The third image shows one of the sides of the phone and gives us an idea on how slim the phone would be.

A recent report has revealed that Motorola will be providing a 2,730mAh battery with the Moto Z2 Force. The original Moto Z Force came with a 3,500mAh battery. The reduction in the battery size would also decrease the thickness of the Z2 Force by 1mm. The Moto Z Fore has a thickness of 7mm and the smaller battery on the Moto Z2 Force could mean that it would be featuring a 6mm chassis.

Leaked information has revealed that the Moto Z2 Force would be coming with a 5.5-inch QHD display. It would be equipped with a ShatterShield screen. It would be powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset. The U.S. will receive 4 GB RAM + 64 GB of storage version of the Moto Z2 Force. Other regions are pegged to get a variant featuring 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The Z2 Force would be available with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage in China. All the models will feature a microSD card slot. It will come loaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is expected to get upgraded to Android O very soon.

All four US carriers will indeed offer the Moto Z2 Force.

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 22, 2017

According to the above tweet from well-known tipster, Evan Blass, the Moto Z2 Force would be available through all the four major carriers in the U.S. such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint. Last year, the Z Force was available through Verizon in the U.S. The Lunar Grey variant is likely to be exclusive to T-Mobile whereas other carriers are expected to receive Super Black and Fine Gold editions.

iPhone SE 2017 Rumored to Launch in August and iPhone 8 May Debut in October

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Jul 23, 2017

In March, Apple had introduced a new 128 GB storage version for the 4-inch iPhone SE. There have been mixed rumors on whether Apple would be releasing a successor for the iPhone SE. In May, leaked photos of Ion-X glass rear for the iPhone SE 2017 had appeared. New information that Apple may release the second-generation iPhone SE as early as in the coming month.

iGeneration, a French site, claims that Apple will be holding an unveil event to debut the iPhone SE 2 in August. According to the report, the iPhone SE 2 would be priced at 399 euros. This is quite less than the 489 euros pricing for the 32 GB model and 599 euros for the 128 GB model of the existing iPhone SE. The initially launched 16 GB iPhone SE has been discontinued.

There is no information available on the technical specifications of the iPhone SE 2. However, a report that had appeared in May that revealed the glass rear of the purported iPhone SE 2. To be precise, the shell of the iPhone SE 2 was said to be made up of Ion-X glass. This material is flexible, lighter but costs lower than sapphire and it does not scratch easily.

The LED flash can be seen sitting below the rear camera. The original iPhone SE has a metallic body and the LED flash for the rear camera is present on the same line. Other reports suggested that these glass panels do not belong to iPhone SE 2, but they belong to a phone from 360 Mobiles that has been fitted with an Apple logo.

As of this writing, it is unclear whether Apple will be really releasing an upgraded version of iPhone SE. Last year’s iPhone SE was based on the iPhone 6S as it features the same A9 chipset, 2 GB and 12-megapixel. There is a possibility that the iPhone SE 2 could be based on the iPhone 7.

According to Pan Jiutang, a Chinese analyst that the 4-inch iPhone SE that is currently available by Apple will not be refreshed. Hence, those who prefer to buy a compact iPhone should go ahead and purchase before it is discontinued.

However, the French publication claims that Apple will be holding two launch events in the near future. The first one would be unveiling the second-gen iPhone SE in August and there would be another launch event in October to unleash the highly anticipated iPhone 8.