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Moto C & Moto C Plus Renders Appear Online

Lenovo is expected to launch two new smartphones said to be called Moto C and Moto C Plus. The duo is expected to be budget smartphones and that was shown very clearly when their specs leaked recently. Even though the leaked specs reveal the devices are budget phones, they are likely coming with premium designs and good looking one at that.

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We could tell the Moto C and Moto C Plus would be a beautiful pair from the leaked renders of both smartphones that just surfaced online. The renders appeared in a pair of leaked videos which detailed the Moto C & C Plus in 360-degrees, from all angles. This isn’t the first time the images of the Moto C are appearing online but this seems to offer a better view of the upcoming phones.

The renders show the Moto C and C Plus looking almost alike but with some noticeable differences. One of the striking difference is that while the Moto C has no camera bump, the Moto C Plus camera is slightly protruded from the back. Of course, both smartphones are expected to differ in sizes also.

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Moto C Plus

The CAD renders are fairly high resolution so you can see design details of the device like the large rear camera modules and the textured pattern on the power button, at least on the Moto C. You’ll see this type of texture used on plenty of other devices as it helps to distinguish the power button from the volume rocker.

Read Also: Moto C, Moto C Plus Specifications Surface; Pegged to Arrive with Very Cheap Pricing

The smartphones both feature the 3.5mm audio jack and will use the normal microUSB charging port instead of a Type-C interface.  This will likely help keep the cost down. The Moto Cand Moto C Plus is expected to come in Black, Red, Gold and Silver colours. We don’t know yet when Lenovo will officially launch the smartphones. Meanwhile, you can check out the render videos from down below.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 Rear Cover Leaked Image Reveals Dual Rear Camera Cutouts

Xiaomi Mi 6 is slated for a launch on April 19 and the rumor mill is consistently revealed leaked shots of the upcoming flagship phon. A fresh photo of the Xiaomi Mi 6 rear cover has appeared once again to show its cutouts for dual rear camera setup. There is another vertically designed cutout for a vertically designed LED flash.

It can be seen through the leaked photo that the rear side of the phone will coming with curved edges. However, the new Mi 6 is expected to resemble the Mi 5 phone. The reflection in the image suggests that the rear shell of the Mi 6 could be made up of ceramic material.

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Recent leaks have revealed that the left and right edges at the front and rear of the Mi 6 would be sporting a curved design. Rumors have it that the phone would be housing a IP67 or IP68 certified dust and water resistant chassis. Also, the smartphone is unlikely to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The bottom side of the phone has the two external speakers separated by the USB Type-C port.

The Snapdragon 835 chipset is confirmed to power the Xiaomi Mi 6. The Xiaomi flagship is expected to arrive with three upgraded features. The first one is the presence of twin camera system mounted on the backside of the phone. The second one is that the phone would be packed with 6 GB of RAM. With two days remaining for the launch of the Mi 6, Xiaomi is expected to reveal its third major feature.

The Mi 6 is also rumored to arrive in two sizes such as the regular Mi 6 coming with a 5.15-inch full HD display and 3,200 mAh battery and the larger Mi 6 Plus that will include a 5.7-inch full HD display and 4,500 mAh battery. The Mi 6 is speculated to come with a starting price of $290 whereas the bigger phone would be costing around $435.

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Galaxy S8+ Prototype Leaked Photo Hints Arrival of Dual Rear Camera On Samsung’s Next Flagship

At the beginning of this month, a leaked photo had revealed a Samsung Galaxy S8+ prototype featuring a vertically positioned dual rear camera system. It is speculated that Samsung may have considered adding dual rear camera feature on Galaxy S8+. Now, more leaked photos of the Galaxy S8+ prototype have surfaced once again with a pair of cameras sitting on its backside.

The front panel of the smartphone resembles a lot to the Galaxy S8+. The rear has two cameras placed in a vertical design and below them is the LED flash. The rear-mounted fingerprint scanners cannot be seen.

Galaxy S8+ Prototype

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In the past year, the rumor mill had predicted that Samsung Galaxy S8 would be sporting a dual rear camera module, but it did not come true.  In December 2016, a tipster from China had revealed that the South Korean company had decided to dump the idea of using dual camera feature on Galaxy S8.

However, the presence of dual camera setup on a Samsung phone has given birth to rumors that the next generation flagship phones will feature it. Samsung is expected to launch Galaxy Note 8 by August this year. Speculations are rife that the Note 8’s design will be based on the Galaxy S8.  Now that the Galaxy S8 has arrived with single lens rear camera, rumors are suggesting that the Note 8 will come with the much-awaited dual rear snapper.

One of the recent reports have revealed that the Exynos 9 series chipset that may power the Galaxy Note 8 carries support dual rear lenses. Hence, there is a possibility that the phone revealed through the leaked photo may be the upcoming Note 8 with twin rear-facing cameras. However, there is no concrete evidence to confirm it.

Samsung is yet to introduce on it smartphones. However, many of its rival phones such as iPhone 7 Plus and LG G6 already feature dual rear lenses. Even the leaked shots of the Xiaomi Mi 6 hint that the smartphone would be coming with a twin rear camera.  A leaked photo of an alleged protective case of OnePlus has suggested that the OnePlus 5 would be also coming with a dual lens camera feature.

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New Moto Z2 Force Renders Show Dual Cameras and Return of Audio Jack

New renders from OnLeaks and Android Authority of the upcoming Moto Z2 Force have been released online. A few days ago we actually saw the first leaked image of the upcoming smartphone which revealed the new flagship will sport dual rear cameras. These new renders also show a new addition or rather a comeback.

Last year, Motorola removed the audio jack from its flagship Moto Z and Moto Z Force but in these renders, its back. Another difference is the antenna band that goes around the back of the phone. This is to allow for better signal quality.

For the rest of the design, it is no different from last year’s model. The connector pins are still there, so your old Moto Mods will work. The camera bump is there too and you still get a flash in front (though it is now dual).

READ MORE: Moto E4 Specs Leak As It Gets Certified in Indonesia

Leaked Image Gives us First Look at The HTC U

Back in February, HTC announced the HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play. From the names, it was easy to tell that there was still one announced phone. That phone is the HTC U a.k.a. Ocean and leakster Evan Blass shared its first real image yesterday.

The HTC U has the same liquid surface design of its siblings but appears to be more curved at the corners. Instead of a square sensor like the U Ultra, this is round. The LED flash is also sitting on the left. One feature most people are looking forward to on the HTC U is the touch sensitive frame. By squeezing the sides or swiping, you can control the phone but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have physical buttons.

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The HTC U doesn’t have the same dual screen as the bigger U Ultra. The front camera also sits on the right side. Asides from that every other thing is the same.

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Kantar Worldpanel Releases Global Phone Sales Report: Android Leads, iOS Follows & Windows Tanks

Kantar Worldpanel is an international firm that monitors shoppers’ behavior. The analytic firm  has released its report on mobile phone sales covering the major markets in the world. The report is the Year Over Year data for February 2017 and February 2016.

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The United States:

Apple’s iPhones have recorded a major boost in sales. As at February 2017, Apple’s share of smartphone sales stood at 42%. That’s an increase of 3.7% from last year’s figure. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were the best selling smartphones as at the end of November 2016, so that should count.

Android on the other hand has seen a decline. Last year, it had 58.9% of sales but dropped by 3% to 55.9% this year. Despite the drop, it still sits at the top. Blackberry has remained stagnant with just 0.2% but Windows has suffered a decline dropping from 2.6% last year to 1.7% this year.

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In The UK, Android is still the favorite even though it lost 0.5% from last year. iOS has repeated its winning streak by gaining an additional 4.5% within the year to arrive at 42.3%. Blackberry too added 0.1% to what it controlled last year and Windows dropped from 6.2% to 2.1%.

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France

Windows’ drop in sales in France is even worse compared to that of Great Britain. Last year, it recorded 7.4% but  dropped to 2.4% this year. iOS picked up by 3.1% to end up at 24% and Android  gained more love, recording 73.4% compared to 71.8% in the previous year.

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Spain

Android takes the lead with 92.2% while iOS takes its first fall. Apple dropped from 9.1% in 2016 to 7.4%. No data was recorded for BlackBerry and Windows lost more customers here too.

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Germany

Even with the launch of new phones at IFA Berlin, Android still suffered a 0.3% drop in sales. iOS on the other increased by 4% while Windows half of what it sold last year.

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Android 7.1.2 Nougat Update Causes Pixel and Nexus Fingerprint Failure

Lately Google has been having to deal with buggy updates. The latest in the string of Google fails is the Android 7.1.2 update rolling out to Pixel and eligible Nexus phones.

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Nexus 6P

Reports coming from those who have gotten the update say their fingerprint scanners have stopped working. Even deleting already registered ones and trying to register a new one doesn’t fix the problem neither does a factory reset of the phone. Surprisingly, gesture controls still work.

As at this moment, there is no fix yet and Google has not responded to the issue too. If you are yet to update your device, it is best you leave it for now until a fix is available. The affected devices are the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6P.

READ MORE: Google Pixel 2 XL May Have Been Confirmed by New Google Code Update

New Samsung SM-G888N0 Phone Gets WiFi Certification: Is it the Galaxy S8 Sport or Galaxy X?

A new Samsung phone has been spotted on the website of the WiFi Alliance after getting certified. The phone’s model number is listed as SM-G888N0 but we are unsure what device it is.

The model number is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Sport (SM-G880) which was released last year. For those who don’t know, the Sport series is a separate line aimed at fitness enthusiasts. Unlike the original flagship, the Sport has physical buttons instead of capacitive ones and a bunch of fitness related apps and hardware. It also has a rubberized body. The Galaxy Sport series are usually exclusive to Sprint and are different from the rugged “Active Series”.

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Since this new device is almost identical in terms of the model number to the S7 Sport, some say it may be the Galaxy S8 Sport. However, the “N0” at the end signifies it is destined for the Korean market. That singular difference gives rise to a second opinion.

Like I mentioned above, the Sport is a Sprint exclusive device so if this phone is for the Korean market, it is not the Galaxy S8 Sport. Plus the model number for the Galaxy S8 Sport should probably be SM-G890 based on the fact that the Galaxy S5 Sport is SM-G860 and the S7 Sport is SM-G880. There was no Sport version for the Galaxy S6 or it would have had the SM-G870 model number.

READ MORE: Samsung Increases Production of Galaxy S8+ Following Positive Reports From Retailers

MIUI Weather App New Update Adds Two Hour Rainfall Prediction Feature

One of the cool system apps that Xiaomi’s MIUI operating system comes with is the Weather app which is able to forecast the weather. The app has now gotten an update that makes it even more effective. The new feature brings a 2-hour precipitation function which is said to be the first mobile phone app with short-term precipitation forecasting.

The new MIUI Weather app feature is also known as short-term precipitation forecast and it functions by analysing the weather radar map and can predict the rainfall trend in the next 2 hours with an error range of 5 minutes.  The new Mi Weather app can also predict the rainfall time to the minute level and the location accurate to the street level with up to 83% accuracy rate.

Read Also: Xiaomi Is Bringing Split Screen and Picture-in-Picture to MIUI

The Weather app home page pops up a notification if the short-term precipitation forecast detects that it might rain within the next two hours. In that way, travels and outdoor activities can be planned. The feature is not very accurate, though, as sometimes the app can be wrong. In such situations, users can send feedback to help Xiaomi collate, classify and correct errors using the large data algorithm from the feedbacks.

 

Leaked Xiaomi Mi 6 Case Confirms Previous Design

A new leak featuring the protective case of the Mi 6 has appeared online and it seems to confirm the previously leaked design of the Mi 6. One notable feature of the case is the location of the rear camera flash. We are torn between the rear flash sitting on the left or the right of the dual cameras. We have seen leaked images of both design but the latest leaked image of the Mi 6 aligns with this one.

However, a good number of Mi 6 leaked images shows the rear camera will be located on the left side of the dual cameras including the latest one. One thing is sure though, the Mi 6 will come with a dual camera setup. Further, the device will come with wireless charging feature and the casing comes with an opening for that. The 3.5mm audio port is also missing from the leaked casing but the USB Type-C port is featured.

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Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 6 Leaked Photos Reveal USB Type-C, Curved Back But No 3.5mm Headphone Jack

We would have easily accepted this as the likely design of the Mi 6 if not that it is coming from @kjuma who has become quite notorious for fake leaks. That doesn’t rule out the fact that the leaskster still comes out with some authentic leaks sometimes. Have a look at two more of the leaked images down below.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 Hands On: A Worthy Upgrade After Two Years? (Video)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 was announced just a few days back and we have already got our hands on the 7.9-inch tablet. We got to play around with the tab for the past few days and our first Mi Pad 3 Hands on video is already out. You can check out the video below to see what’s new in the design and the changes in the hardware.

The new Xiaomi tablet comes with all the goodies that you would expect in a device in 2017. You have a large 7.9-inch 2K display up front along with a capable 6600mAh battery to power the device all day. In fact, Xiaomi claims that the tablet can playback videos for up to 12 hours on a single charge. We’ll confirm that soon. Inside, you have the less popular MTK MT8176 hexa-core processor sporting 2 x Cortex A72 cores + 4 x Cortex A53 cores inside. This along with 4GB of RAM provides pretty decent performance, but we’ll focus on the performance of the tablet in the full review coming soon.

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READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with a Large 6600mAh Battery Launched, Priced at 1499 Yuan (~$217)

You get 64GB ROM inside with no MicroSD expansion — a shame since the original one had this feature. Further, the tablet starts at $220 in China, but as usual, the demand for the tab is quite high at the moment, giving its third party reseller pricing a boost. At present, you can get hold of the Mi Pad 3 on giztop for $249.99.

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A full review of the tablet is on the way after this Mi Pad 3 hands on video, so make sure to check back on gizmochina.com or you can subscribe to gizmochina’s youtube account > enable notification to get an update when the video is out.

Also, read full Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 specs from here.

Microsoft Surface CloudBook Running on Snapdragon 835 to Launch on May 2?

Microsoft will be holding a launch event on May 2 at New York City. Since the Redmond-based tech giant has not revealed the products it will be unveiling, the rumor mill is speculating that it may showcase a Surface Book 2 or Surface Pro 5 at the upcoming spring event. However, since the hashtag of the event is #MicrosoftEDU, it is evident that the company would be showcasing an educational product that is probably based on Windows 10 Cloud project. New speculations hint that Microsoft may announce a cloud technology driven Surface device that is dubbed as Surface CloudBook.

The Windows Cloud, a new edition of Windows 10 could be an attempt from Microsoft to rival with Google’s Chromebooks. The Windows Cloud will let users to install both Win32 and UWP apps from the Windows Store. It is also equipped with Office apps. Compared to Windows 10 Home and Pro, the Windows Cloud is expected to be available with a cheaper pricing. The Windows Cloud and the rumored CloudBook are pegged debut at the oncoming launch event.

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The Redmond giant has recently added a collection of educational apps with an ID of “cloudbook” which also hints that Microsoft may soon unleash a new device named Cloudbook. Mary Jo Foley who is known for closely following the latest updates on Microsoft had also predicted that it may announce a Cloud Book device coming this spring. A very related tweet has also been released by well-known leakster, The Walking Cat.

Read More: Microsoft Patents Foldable Device Design, Could be the Surface Phone

The education-based low-priced CloudBook may be running on an ARM processor as Microsoft has stated that the full version of Windows 10 is capable of running on an ARM architecture chip. Hence, speculations are hinting that the Snapdragon 835 chipset is likely to power the rumored Microsoft Cloud Book which will make it the first ARM driven Windows 10 machine.

Devices running on ARM-based chips can not only come with cheaper pricing but also can last longer to make it suitable for use in environments like classroom. Its users will be able to able to access web through cellular data and Wi-Fi. Other speculations suggest that Microsoft may unveil a normal Surface laptop than announcing a Cloud Book.

Microsoft did best to keep the Surface Book and Surface Studio under the wraps before they were officially unveiled. So, Microsoft fans will have to wait until May 2 as it seems to be doing a good job in preventing the people from knowing on what’s going to be unveiled at the upcoming event. The event will be held at 9:30 AM ET.

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Samsung Building in South Korea Evacuated After Bomb Scare; Samsung’s Rough Patch Continues

The headquarters of the Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd located at the southern region of Seoul, South Korea has been evacuated following the reports of explosives planted inside its one of the three buildings. After a thorough investigation that lasted for over 2 hours, the South Korean police have confirmed that there were no explosives found in the building.

An unknown person made a warning phone call at 11:46 AM on April 14 after which Samsung began the immediate evacuation of the 19-storey Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd building situated at Seocho, Seoul. The caller had claimed that bombs were kept in the Building A of the complex. The confirmation from the South Korean police that revealed the presence of no explosives came at 1:38 PM.

The support center of the building confirmed that the sudden evacuation was not a drill. Samsung is yet to officially respond on the issue.

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Samsung’s reputation has taken a hit since the news about explosions of Galaxy Note 7 phones started surfacing soon after its launch in August 2016. After recalling the phablet twice, Samsung had to discontinue the sales of the phablet completely by October 2016.

In January this year, Samsung’s heir Lee Jae-Yong was accused of bribery, embezzlement, and perjury and after a month of investigation, the 23-year-old acting vice chairman of Samsung Group was arrested in February. The South Korean company is speculated to have provided millions of dollars as bribe and favors to former South Korean President Park Geun-Hye who has been recently impeached.

Reports suggest that if Lee Jae-yong is found guilty, he may get up to life in imprisonment. Following his arrest, top Samsung Group executives such as Vice Chairman Choi Gee-sung and President Chang Choong-gi have offered to resign in the face of corruption and power abuse scandal.

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The past few months have been quite eventful for Samsung. With the launch of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones that are scheduled to ship from April 21 and the upcoming Galaxy Note 8, the South Korean company is looking forward to rebuilding its reputation. However, the Samsung Group has a bigger task to deal with which involves reinstating its image after the recent corruption scandal.

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New Nokia 9 Concept Render With Bezel-less Design, Dual-Lens Camera Surfaces

At a time talks of a Nokia 9 in the works are getting heated, a new concept design for the Nokia 9 designed by PhoneDesigner has appeared online. The render isn’t likely going to be the final one for the expected device but you never can tell anyway.

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The major highlights of the design include the bezel-less design it features up front. The display curves at the two sides, eliminating the side bezels. Also, the device seems to feature a high screen-to-body ratio. There is also no physical home button at the front but the device uses onscreen buttons.

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Another interesting feature on the render is the dual-lens camera at the rear. The dual cameras are aligned in a vertical plane and the LED flash is located under the second camera, still in the same plane. This just looks so real with the Nokia logo engraved under the camera setup. Unfortunately, it isn’t real.

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Related: Nokia 9 Rumored to Feature SD 835 Chip, OZO Audio, Carl-Zeiss Camera & More

Still talking about the design, this Nokia 9 concept render is said to be 6.2mm thick meaning it is a thin device. It also has a 2:1 aspect ratio on a 5.5-inch display. There are equally two front speakers on the device. The Nokia 9 is rumoured as coming in the third quarter of this year and is expected to sport a Snapdragon 835 processor, among other features.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition Unveiled

Xiaomi has unveiled a new Mi Band 2 which is meant to commemorate the launch of the Mi 6 flagship. As you know, this year marks 7 years of Xiaomi’s existence but that may not be the only reason why the Mi 6 launch is being made to look so special. We expect the Mi 6 to come with a number of super stunning features other than packing a Snapdragon 835 chip. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition was announced on Xiaomi’s Mi Band 2 official Weibo account today.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition

The new Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition comes with the same design as the regular Mi Band 2 but the number “6” is engraved on the touchpad. Apart from that, the words “Mi 6 Memorial” is printed on a part of the rubber straps. These are the two differences on the new band. It is believed the features are the same with the regular Mi Band 2.

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The post did not state when the Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition would go up for sale but it is expected that it would be sold alongside the Mi 6. Perhaps it could be a mysterious gift which Xiaomi plans to give out as gifts to attendees of the launch event. You can check out more images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition from under.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 Leaked Photos Reveal USB Type-C, Curved Back But No 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Xiaomi has started teasing the features of its upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship smartphone. The first teaser hinted the arrival of dual rear cameras on the Mi 6 and the following teaser has suggested that it may arrive with curved design at all four sides at the front and rear. It is also rumored that the Xiaomi Mi 6 would be coming with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner that will be embedded under the front glass. It is also said to function as a Home button. Weibo has now revealed several leaked photos of the Xiaomi Mi 6 which confirm all the aforementioned teasers and leaked information.

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It can be clearly seen from the above image that the Xiaomi Mi 6 has a larger Home button compared to its predecessor. Rumors have it that does not press down. However, it is speculated to be equipped with a linear motor to deliver vibrational feedback.

The body of the Xiaomi Mi 6 appears to be made of ceramic to boast premium design. If you remember, the recent teaser suggested that the Mi 6 will have four curved design. Now, this could mean two things: curved display + curved back design or four curved design at the back (kind of like Honor Magic which had an eight curved design). Despite reports saying that the Mi 6’s display was going to be flat, this new teaser from the company kind of rekindled dual curved display rumors.

But seeing these renders and the fact that they are in line with previous leaks, it’s possible that Xiaomi’s teaser was talking about the four curved design at the back. Fresh information also suggests that the Xiaomi Mi 6 will be coming with IP67 certified dust and water resistant body.

Xiaomi Mi 6’s topside seems to feature an IR blaster. The right side of the phone features volume controllers and power button. The back panel is equipped with dual rear cameras coupled with dual LED flash. The bottom side of the phone features a USB Type-C port that separates the two external speakers. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the device.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 leaked photos

Xiaomi Mi 6 leaked photos

The Xiaomi Mi 6 appears to be aesthetically beautiful in these leaked shots. It is a well-known fact that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 835. Recently, it was spotted on Geekbench with stellar performance scores.

With the arrival of features like IP67 rated body and iris scanner, it seems that the phone will be selling with a higher price tag. Leaked details have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6’s base model featuring 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage would be available for 2,199 Yuan ($319) whereas the starting price of Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus featuring 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage would be priced at 2,699 Yuan ($392).

 

Xiaomi Mi 6 Second Teaser Points at Four Curved Body Design

Five days before the Mi 6 is launched, Xiaomi has continued its daily teasers of the features that would be on the device. The video teasers would likely be four episodes in total and the first which was released yesterday was the dual camera setup expected on the Mi 6. Now, the second video teases the Mi 6 as coming with a body design curved at four sides.

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Xiaomi’s Mi 6 is expected to come with a curved design both at the front and the back. The curvature is likely going to be at the two sides on the front, and also at the two sides at the back making a total of four curves. From leaked images of the rear view of the Xiaomi flagship, we had seen the curved body on the back but we are yet to see a real image that goes beyond this and show the front view with its curvature. Earlier rumours had tipped the Mi 6 as coming with a flat screen but here is a new twist.

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Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 6 Dual Rear Camera System Renders Leaked

With two more teasers expected, the Mi 6 is promising to come with more surprises than we anticipated.We’ll keep you posted as more details emerge. You can check out the video from here.

OnePlus 5 Rumors: Leaked Case Reveals Arrival of Dual Rear Camera Feature

Earlier today, we reported that the upcoming OnePlus flagship smartphone may carry a model number of A5000 as it has been spotted on the website of the Chinese State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC). Now, some leaked images of the alleged OnePlus 5 case have appeared to reveal that the flagship phone may come with dual rear cameras.

Sources from China have claimed that the OnePlus 5 will indeed arrive with a dual rear camera setup and what we see here are the first images of its protective case. However, we advise our readers to take this rumor with a pinch of salt because the alleged OnePlus 5 case appears quite generic and there is no information available yet on the design of the OnePlus 5 smartphone.

Leading Chinese smartphone brands like Huawei, Vivo, and LeEco are now selling phones with dual rear cameras. Xiaomi too is expected to introduce dual rear camera on Xiaomi Mi 6. Having a twin rear camera feature would certainly allow the OnePlus to rival these brands in the camera department.

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Read More: Someone Almost Convinced Us OnePlus 3 Was Running iOS (Pictures)

The rumor mill has revealed that OnePlus may skip OnePlus 4 moniker for its upcoming flagship as the number 4 is a bad omen in the home country. Hence, the next flagship phone may launch as OnePlus 5. The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones have respective model numbers of A3000 and A3010. Since the A5000 model number has now been spotted, it seems that there won’t be any OnePlus 4 as the company may launch its next flagship as OnePlus 5.

The rumor mill has revealed that the OnePlus 5 would be coming with a 5.5-inch screen with reduced bezels. It could be the first OnePlus smartphone to come with support for quad HD resolution. The Snapdragon 835 is expected to give power to the OnePlus 5 along with a mammoth 8 GB RAM. It will be running on Android Nougat OS customized with OxygenOS UI from OnePlus

The OnePlus 3T is priced at $439 for 64 GB model and $479 for 128 GB model. Speculations surrounding OnePlus 5 hint that it may be priced under $500. The smartphone is pegged to debut in June or July this year.

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All Metal HTC One X10 Official in Russia: A Better Alternative to The U Play?

HTC has a new phone, the HTC One X10 and its release could be termed as a silent one. News of the device first surfaced on Tuesday when an official poster was leaked. Now the device is live on HTC’s Russian website.

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HTC One X10 Specs

The leaked poster teased one major feature, a large battery and HTC delivers on that. The HTC One X10 packs a 4000mAh battery under its all-metal back. The battery is said to last almost 2 days on a single charge.

The rest of the specs on the HTC One X10 are not outstanding. We have seen them in phones launched as far back as early 2016. There is a 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass. You get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD slot that accepts up to 2TB cards.

The HTC One X10 is powered by the same Helio P10 processor in the HTC U Play. The P10 is old and its successor, the Helio P20 was announced at last year’s CES but HTC is still putting the Helio P10 in phones released in 2017.

There is a f/2.0 16MP rear camera on the X10 with a pixel size of  1 μm. The rear camera has a LED flash flanking it on the right and there is a fingerprint scanner below it. HTC says the rear camera will perform well under low-light. For the front camera, there is an 8MP 86° wide-angle sensor, that allows you fit all your friends in one frame.

READ MORE: HTC U massive leak: Full Specifications, All Features Revealed As Release Draws Near

Someone Almost Convinced Us OnePlus 3 Was Running iOS (Pictures)

Apple’s iOS isn’t an open source software like Google’s Android OS and is specifically designed to run on Apple iPhones. Thus, we were very much surprised, almost falling for it, when some images of the OnePlus 3 running iOS was leaked online.

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The images were spotted online and clearly, the interface is that of Apple’s iOS 10.1 with its cool wallpapers and crisp clear home screen. The device was said to run on iOS 10. However, on closer scrutiny, we noticed that despite the charger being plugged in, the battery icon was not indicating a charging device. This could be an indication that we are looking at a screenshot of iOS 10’s interface. In case you are not convinced this a screenshot, the dude later admitted it is.oneplus 3 ios 10

Presently, it is difficult having the iOS running successfully on an Android phone. No matter how close the smartphone may look to an iPhone, there are chances of seeing random errors, system crash and missing features because of unmatched configuration of APIs within the apps.

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We actually were hoping to bring you a tutorial on how to install iOS on the OP3 but turns out it was just a prank. But if you really would like to have the iOS interface on your Android phones, you can as well download the iLauncher app from Google PlayStore. At least it gives you the cool, clear and intuitive iOS interface.

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