The Huawei MediaPad T3 was spotted in the previous month receiving Wi-Fi certification and approval from Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Hence some of the specs of MediaPad T3 have been already revealed. Popular tipster, Roland Quandt has spilled newer information on MediaPad T3.
According to Quandt, Huawei’s upcoming Android tablet named MediaPad T3 would be arriving in three variants with different screen sizes. The first model is Huawei MediaPad T3 that features a 7-inch screen and has an internal storage of 8 GB. It only supports Wi-Fi connectivity and it is priced at 129 euros ($137). This is the cheapest tablet of the four rumored Huawei tablets that are expected to launch soon. Unlike other models, it may not feature an LTE model.
The Huawei MediaPad T3 8 has an 8-inch display and the MediaPad T3 10 has a 10-inch display. Both the tablets are speculated to be arriving with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. The Wi-Fi only and LITE variants of MediaPad T3 are expected to cost 219 euros ($233) and 239 euros (254), respectively. The MediaPad T3 10 Wi-Fi only and LTE variants are pegged to be available for 229 euros ($244) and 279 euros ($297), respectively.
The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite10 will also be coming with a 10-inch display and it will be equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. Its Wi-Fi only variant may cost 329 euros ($350) whereas its LTE variant is poised to be available for 379 euros ($404). All the variants are rumored to be powered by MediaTek processors.
The actual U.S. based pricing for the above tablets are not available yet. These tablets may launch in Europe. Also, since the MediaPad T3 has been approved by FCC, it is likely that the tablet may also launch in the U.S. There are no details available on the release date of these MediaPad tablets.
Last year, Huawei entered into the tablet/laptop hybrid market with the Matebook. Released over a year ago, the Matebook is due for a successor and it just showed up on GeekBench.
The new Matebook codenamed “Pascal” and with model number HUAWEI H95-Pascal-W19 was benchmarked on the site last week. The specs revealed shows that it is powered by the Intel Core i5-7200U clocked at 2.71GHz and is paired with 8GB of RAM. The new processor is an upgrade over the Core M processor that graced the model released last year.
The benchmark result shows the new Matebook scoring 3651 points in the single-core test and 6738 points for the multi-core test.
Moto G series has been widely successful over the years and the G5 is the new iteration of the Lenovo’s budget smartphones lineup. The Moto G5 sports pretty good specs, almost stock Android 7 and a lot more other features. Learn more in the full review.
The Moto G5 ships with all the usual stuff, no extras included.
DESIGN and DISPLAY
As far as design goes, I love that the phone is well-built, it sits comfortably in the hand and the buttons are tactile.
Also, I can manage the device in one hand due to its sharp and vibrant 5” 1080p LCD display. However, the direct sunlight legibility could be slightly better.
Even though the Moto G5 is well-built, the choice of materials does not really impress. Well, yes, we have a metal backplate, which is nice but the entire frame and buttons are made of plastic.
Also, that fake chrome plastic trim on the front looks kinds of cheap to me.
We have a 5MP camera for selfies along with the earpiece, which doubles as a front-facing loudspeaker. The sound quality is actually pretty good for a cheap phone. There is no LED notification light because the display lights on every time you pick it up to show you the essentials at a glance.
You can use either on-screen navigation keys or control the phone with just one button, which is one of my favorite features of this phone.
Firstly, you can unlock the device with the help of embedded fingerprint scanner, which is accurate and fast and you can use it straight from the standby mode. Secondly, you can lock the phone by tapping and holding the home key. If you hold the button longer, you will open up Google Assistant. If you swipe left, you will go back. Swiping to the right, opens up your recent apps and finally, tapping the button takes you home.
As for optics, we have a 13MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture lens and a single LED flash.
HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE
When it comes to hardware, the Moto G5 is kind of a low-end phone but Snapdragon 430 chip coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage assures a great all-around performance.
There is also a 2GB RAM model but it costs just $20 less, so I recommend you getting a 3GB RAM option. However, you may want to buy a microSD card since the phone has just 10GB of user-accessible storage.
Once you start playing some 3D games, you realize that software is optimized to make the best out of the Snapdragon 430 processor. In fact, games like Asphalt 8 run smoothly even on the highest graphics setting, which is really impressive. Finally, the phone does not overheat.
BENCHMARKS
USER INTERFACE
The software is what makes me love the Moto G5. The phone ships with almost stock-looking Android 7 out of the box, meaning that the device is really snappy and fluid all the time.
I love some added features like gesture and motion controls that work just great. My favorites include chopping the phone twice to turn on the flashlight and twisting the phone to turn on the camera. Even after installing quite a few apps, the Moto G5 has been running fast and this is the most important thing for any phone.
CAMERAS
The camera app allows you to take pictures quite fast and the app is easy to use. I love that there is an auto-HDR mode, which is kind of rare on budget devices.
When it comes to the image quality, the pictures are one of the best in any sub-$200 phone. Most of the images looks sharp, detailed and the dynamic range adjustment is pretty good. The only complaint would be that the colours may look a bit washed out in some of the shots.
Most of the budget phones’ cameras are terrible in low-light but the Moto G5 is one of the best I’ve seen in this price range as the camera does a decent job with noise reduction.
The selfies look pretty good too and there is plenty of image quality for social media needs.
The 1080p video quality is good. There is plenty of detail, the video stabilization is decent and the continuous auto-focus works fine. However, there are quite a few video artifacts and the sound recording quality is quite terrible. The selfie video quality is decent but again, the sound recording quality does not impress.
CONNECTIVITY
You can remove the backplate to access your two SIM slots and the microSD card slot.
When it comes to connectivity, I have no complaints at all. Wifi and Bluetooth work fine, GPS is very accurate and finally, the signal reception and call quality are great as on most of the Moto phones.
BATTERY LIFE
The replaceable 2800 mAh battery performs great. With my usage, I could constantly get over 5 hours of screen on time while using the phone for taking pictures, browsing the web, checking emails and a little bit of gaming.
The supplied Rapid Charger can fully charge the phone in just about 1:15 h, which is awesome.
What is not so awesome, is that the Moto G5 still uses the micro USB charging port. I believe all manufacturers should start using the USB-C port even on budget phones, to make the transition to the new standard faster.
CONCLUSIONS
The Moto G series has been one of the most popular in the budget phones category and the G5 is another solid budget smartphone.
While it is not perfect like most of the affordable phones, it is an easy buying recommendation for those who want to spend just about $200 for a new phone. Just remember to consider if the previously mentioned shortcomings are important to you or not.
Last month we posted an article that talked about the Yotaphone 3 and the fate of its production. The team behind the dual-screen Yotaphone and Yotaphone 2 had confirmed on its Instagram page, that the phone is still in development.
Today the Russian phone startup released a teaser of the upcoming device on its official website. The teaser shows a faint outline of the sides of the phone in a fashion similar to a mirror image. We can make out the curves of the phone and a physical button on one of the sides. There is not much to make out from the teaser apart from the info that says pre-orders begin this summer which should begin in June. So we have two whole months before the Yotaphone 3 is official.
Hopefully before then we should know more about the device. The Yotaphone 3 is expected to feature bigger screens and a better processor. The RAM and storage may also get an upgrade.
That’s not the only good news from Yotaphone. Last week, they also announced on their Facebook page that the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Yotaphone 2 is now available. If you own one, all you have to do is head to the “About Phone” section under settings and tap on “System Update”. If the update has reached your phone, then you should be able to download it. The change-log wasn’t provided but at least you get a new android version. We do hope the Yotaphone launches with Android Nougat.
Apparently, someone wants us to believe the Xiaomi Mi 6 has been listed on popular e-commerce website Jingdong (JD.com) ahead of its launch. The Mi 6 is scheduled to launch this month and the leaks are coming out in torrents. The latest is a set of screenshots of what is supposed to be the Jingdong product page for the Mi 6.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 is listed along with other Xiaomi smartphones and it carries a single price tag of 3599 Yuan ($522). Of course, the Mi 6 would likely come with more than one versions, so this could be for one of the top end versions. That is, if the listing is true anyway, because we couldn’t independently locate the product page on Jingdong’s website.
It is possible that this is just another prank being played on us by a Xiaomi fan but we really don’t expect the Mi 6 to be priced as high as 3599 Yuan. The only possibility that the phone fetches such a high price tag is if it comes with some special feature, other than the regular versions. The Xiaomi Mi 6 is the Chinese giant’s next-gen flagship and would be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chip. Xiaomi is known for its aggressive pricing, so the device is expected to carry a starting price tag hovering around 2000 Yuan ~ $300.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 has not launched yet and lately we have been getting conflicting details in terms of design. In spite of that, some online stores have started listing cases for the Mi 6. It is either they know something we don’t or they are just taking a risk and betting that they are right with the design.
Judging from the design of the case, we can see there is no cut-out for the earphone jack. It appears the rumor of Xiaomi ditching the audio jack to make the phone waterproof is true. However we can see cut-outs for dual cameras on the rear and a dual LED flash.
Another unique design on the case is the presence of cut-outs at the four corners for the antenna lines. This is a new design different from that of the Xiaomi Mi 5 which sits at the top and bottom of the phone and that of the Mi 5s Plus that goes across the back plate.
Once upon a time, there was the duo of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge that went on to make a monumental record for the Korean company. Now Samsung has launched the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus which are the successors to the S7 and S7 Edge. Both the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus came with a stunning design, boasting of an infinity display as well as the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset.
The level of innovation on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, coupled with the powerful hardware they pack may have spurred Samsung to project that the combined lifetime sales of its new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus to be more than the combined lifetime sales of its previous-generation Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
As at today, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge combined is Samsung’s all-time highest grossing smartphones having grossed up to 50,000 units in sales. Even though they are still being sold in markets around the world, Samsung expects the feat achieved by the duo to be surpassed by the new beautiful twin bride in town. Earlier rumours from South Korea had hinted that Samsung hopes to ship up to 60 million units of both the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. That might not be a baseless rumour after all.
Alongside the Xperia XZs, XZs Premium announced at MWC 2017, Sony also released mid-range smartphones the Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra. The Xperia XA1 went on sale today in Hong Kong.
The XA1 is a 5-inch phone with a curved HD screen with Gorilla Glass protection, 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage.It is powered by Mediatek’s Helio P20 octa-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz. Sony has been generous with the cameras. There is a f/2.0 23MP sensor with Exmor RS™ on the rear and an 8MP Exmor R camera with a 23mm wide angle lens in front for selfies.
Android 7.0 Nougat comes bundled with the Xperia XA1 and it is fueled by a 2300mAh battery with Mediatek’s Pump Express+ 2.0 fast charge. There is also NFC on-board and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.
What you’d surely like about the Xperia XA1 is its nearly bezel-less sides. That design is however marred by the huge top and bottom bezels.
It seems the wave of job cuts in China’s mobile industry isn’t over yet. News reaching us says Meizu has reduced its workforce by 10% since the year began.
Meizu is one of the major manufacturers in China but didn’t really do well last year. It was able to sell just 20 million smartphones but also had to deal with lawsuits from Qualcomm. Although they have settled with the chip maker but it is unlikely they will be moving up from their 9th position on the list of top Chinese manufacturers. The reason is because they have no phone set to launch this year with Qualcomm’s flagship chip. This is not a requirement for success but seeing as they have been un-creative in terms of design, a flagship chip might help boost sales.
A leaked timeline of product launches showed that the company plans to release some Snapdragon 600 powered phones later this year though. The rest of its lineup will be powered by chips from Mediatek. Don’t be surprised, Mediatek has a stake in Meizu and so also does Alibaba. Mediatek itself isn’t doing so well as its Helio X30 chip is facing production challenges. The product release schedule shows that the Helio X30 powered Meizu Pro 7 is set for a July release. That’s about 4 whole months from now!
The job cuts are said to be a way to cut down on redundancies and increase efficiency but we all know that’s the card companies facing financial challenges play.
In recent weeks we have seen a few Meizu phones pas through the required agencies before launch. One is powered by the Helio X25 SoC but brings nothing spectacular in terms of design or features.
Despite repeated warnings, there are smartphone users who still leave their smartphone charging close by on the bed while they sleep. This is apparently to keep it handy when they wake up but we have heard cases of exploding devices in this manner thus making that a risky venture. Here is yet another chilling story that should make us more cautious in the way we handle our smartphones and electrical appliances in general.
A 32-year-old man, Wiley Day was electrocuted and thus severely burnt by his iPhone which he left charging in bed while he slept. The incident happened on March 22nd when he had his iPhone plugged into an extension cord which made it possible to charge the phone close to his bed, something he does regularly. Mr Wiley then went to bed with his dog tag necklace on and when he woke up the following day the dog tag unexplainably got entangled with the charger and then got in contact with the two metal prongs that went into the extension box. Mr Day was instantly electrocuted and thrown out of his bed but thankfully he survived.
In the long run, he was admitted in a hospital and treated for second and third-degree burns he suffered due to the heat generated by the metal necklace holding the dog tag on his neck. He also got some burns on his right hand which he used to remove the dog tag from his neck. Obviously, this isn’t as a result of a faulty iPhone battery or charger but entirely due to Mr Day’s error. So, we need to be more careful and keep our phone far from our sleeping area at night. Mr Day now keeps his in the kitchen when going to bed.
The HTC U (codenamed as HTC Ocean) is speculated to get unveiled in this month. Its alleged specs have been leaked by popular leakster, Evan Blass and its details have also reportedly appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks. The entire specifications and all the features of the HTC U have been revealed through its preview materials.
The HTC U seems to have special sensors (dubbed as Edge Sensors) placed on its bottom. It probably lets users to press the frame of the phone to carry out various kinds of tasks. The preview materials the HTC Sense 9 UI will provide users with Sensitivity Setup to make the HTC U understand the power of user’s grip. By choosing between three configuration options, users can select the best sensitivity level to let users comfortably interact the phone by pressing the Edge Sensors with low mis-trigger rate.
Preview materials also suggest that certain gestures can be activated through short gestures which involves squeezing the sides of the device for a short period. Users can also make use of a long gesture. Through such gestures, HTC U users will be able to do different tasks such as starting the camera or launching the Google Assistant.
The above image shows the alleged 12-megapixel camera of the HTC U phone will be equipped with HDR+ that will provide users with real-time HDR scene detection. The preview materials have not clearly mentioned on how the HDR+ feature will work, but the image suggests that the HDR+ processing will let users view how the photo would appear even before it is shot.
The HTC U will be equipped with four microphones for recording surround sound. These microphones are place on the left, right front and back sides of the phone. The smartphone provides users with two kinds of video sound recording which includes 3D Audio and Hi-Res Recording. The former uses the quad microphones to record sound whereas the latter involves recording loseless sound for “reproducing full range of sound” which probably means it would be able to record sound without any degradation in quality.
The phone is also expected to support Multimedia BoomSound, a feature provided by HTC on its other high-end smartphones. Leaked photos have revealed that the phone would not be sporting a 3.5mm audio jack. Hence, users will be able to listen to the music by connecting a headset to the USB Type-C port present on the bottom side of the HTC U.
A feature called HTC USonic can create personalized audio profile for users by automatically detecting the ear canal of the user. Based on the surroundings of the user, USonic will be deliver the appropriate kind of audio experience. Apart from using the headset, the Taiwanese flagship phone will deliver impressive audio experience through a pair of stereo speakers
The HTC U Sense Link will allow users to have better interaction between the phone and PC. By installing the PC client of Sense Link, the HTC U and PC can be connected on the same Wi-Fi network. When outside, users will be able to access the files that are stored on the PC through the HTC U phone. By pairing both devices, users will be able to see phone’s notifications on the PC and also seamlessly copy and paste content between them. Users will be also able to continue reading those articles on the PC that have been opened on the phone. HTC’s AI assistant called Sense Companion that was introduced on HTC U Ultra and U Play phones will be also available on HTC U.
The phone will be arriving with a 5.5-inch quad HD display and it will be fueled by Snapdragon 835. It will offer users with 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options along with storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. Other specs include HTC Sense 9 UI enabled Android 7.1 Nougat, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, v4.2 Bluetooth, fingerprint reader (embedded in Home key), and Quick Charge 3.0 enabled 3,000 mAh battery. Evan Blass has revealed that the phone would be lunching in this month with a global release slated for May.
We’re starting to get confused by the number game playing around the Nokia brand. It is difficult telling if we are expecting the Nokia 7 or Nokia 8 as the company’s flagship phone or Nokia 9. Nevertheless, a recently leaked specs sheet said to be for Nokia 9 has appeared online.
Nokia 9 concept
From the look of things, the Nokia 9 is a flagship device which is rumoured to pack a Snapdragon 835 chip with 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB storage versions. The device is said to sport a 5.5-inch OLED display with QHD resolution. The device is also said to feature Nokia’s advanced OZO Audio enhancement which would make the Nokia 9 the first smartphone to feature such if it does. The specs sheet also include a 22MP Carl-Zeiss dual camera setup at the rear while up front is said to be a 12MP sensor. There will also be an iris scanner on the device which will run Android 7.1.2 Nougat out-of-the- box.
Furthermore, the Nokia 9 is listed as coming with a 3800mAh battery as well as IP68 certification, meaning it is billed to be waterproof and dustproof. But in all honesty, this looks too good to be real, looks more like the product of someone fan’s imagination. The source is said to have no credibility track record so, this leak is likely untrue, anyway.
As the launch date for the Xiaomi Mi 6 draws nearer, we continue to get overwhelmed with new leaks by the day. CEO Lei Jun’s words are the only confirmation that we have so far gotten about an April launch but that would be just enough to keep us in high spirit. The rate at which the leaks come out is another reason to believe a launch is nearby and now, there is yet another leak.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 front glass panel is the latest to leak and it comes in both white and black colours. The front panel reveals a number of details about the display size and possible type. From the images, we can gather that we won’t be seeing a Mi Mix-looking display panel on the Mi 6. The screen-to-body ratio isn’t looking very high but the display will likely have ultra-narrow bezels at the sides.
In addition, the opening at the top bezel area seems to confirm the likelihood of an iris recognition technology similar to the one Samsung featured on the Galaxy S8 and earlier models. There is the usual front camera opening and that of the OIS and then, a third opening that is likely the iris scanner.
Also of interest is the opening for the front home button which has an oval shape and looks unusually large. The Mi 6 is said to feature the underglass ultrasonic fingerprint scanner used on the Mi 5S but with a fast sensor and better user experience. The size of the fingerprint scanner is also bigger than that of the Mi 5S.
The Mi 6 doesn’t disappoint at the rear either, as it packs a dual camera setup and a curved design. Don’t also forget that the Mi 6 is rumoured to come with a waterproof built and won’t feature the 3.5mm audio jack. It is almost certain that the device will come in black and white colours as we had first seen a leak of the box casing for the device which is presented in black and white, and now the front panels. We also expect other cool colours on the final product when launched.
Xiaomi has officially confirmed to launch its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus in this month. Fresh photos of the large sized Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus phone has reportedly appeared on Weibo. The rear side as well as the front sides of the black colored variant of the phone have been revealed.
As it can be seen, the leaked photo of the front panel of Mi 6 Plus suggest that the smartphone would be flanked with narrow bezels. There is a physical Home button placed on the chin of the device. Since the fingerprint scanner is not placed on the rear side of the phone, it is likely that the Home button will be integrated with fingerprint scanner. This black variant of the Mi 6 Plus has a glossy appeal.
The dual camera setup which is one of the USPs of the Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus can be seen sitting on the top left corner of the rear panel. It is coupled with dual LED flash. The leaked photos of the alleged smartphones that have surface in the recent past has also hinted that the smartphone would be coming with twin cameras on the rear side. It is said to be equipped with a pair of 12-megapixel Sony IMX362 sensors.
According to previous reports, the Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus would be fitted with a 5.7-inch screen that would be supporting full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The Snapdragon 835 SoC is heavily pegged to fuel the device with 4 GB of RAM. Speculations have hinted that Mi 6 Plus would be also available in other RAM variants like 6 GB and 8 GB.
Rumors have also revealed that the phone would be coming in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. The highest configuration model of the phone is pegged to house 256 GB of storage. The front-facing camera of the phone is speculated to be of 8-megapixdel.
It will be available with Android 7.0 Nougat coupled with the latest edition of MIUI. It will be driven by 4,500 mAh capacity battery. the lowest storage model is priced at 2,599 Yuan ($377) and the highest configuration variant is speculated to be available for 3,499 ($507).
Last month, Xiaomi joined the small circle of phone manufacturers with in-house chips with the Surge S1 octa-core processor. The launch of the chip saw the number of Chinese phone manufacturers with its own SoC rise to two. However, rumor has it that Meizu might be the third musketeer.
It is said that Meizu is working with American company, Texas Instruments to develop its own chip. Texas Instruments itself is no longer involved in the business of mobile chip manufacturing. In September 2012, the company announced it was shutting down production of its OMAP processors designed for smartphones and tablets. Nevertheless, it still has vast experience in the field of chip design, and how to solve stability and heat management issues.
Meizu has not confirmed the news yet though but it may face some challenges ahead. It is said that part of the reasons why Texas Instruments withdrew from the mobile chip race was due to its inability to develop baseband technology that rivaled that of its competitors. Meizu will need to find a way to scale that hurdle though.
Less than a year after the launch of the Moto G4 and its siblings, Lenovo decided it was time for an upgrade, and that’s how the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus were born. Announced at MWC 2017, the Moto G5 is the smaller of the two.
The Moto G5 can be said to be a mixed bag of upgrades and downgrades. First, the overall design now looks like that of the Moto Z released last year. The rear camera has changed from the pill-shape design to a circular one. The back plate is made of metal and the battery is now removable. The display has been cut down to 5.0-inches but the resolution remains the same at 1920 × 1080.
Unlike, the G4 from last year the G5 now has a fingerprint scanner. The reduction in screen size resonates in the battery capacity too as it is now 2800mAh instead of 3000mAh.
But what does all these changes mean for the durability of the Moto G5? Surprisingly, it holds it’s own when YouTuber JerryRigEveryting put it through his cringe-worth durability test. It even outperforms the HTC U Ultra Which costs more than 4x its price.
LeEco has a new phone scheduled to launch on April 11. According to a recent leak, the launch is for a dual camera phone. A new hands-on video of a LeEco Le X920 phone has been posted online. There is a high probability that this is the device scheduled for release as it appears to have dual cameras in front too,a detail mentioned in the launch leak.
The LE X920 sports an all metal build. It has a 6.3-inch 2K display, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chip. Just like the Le Pro 3 it launched last year, this phone will also ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
The rear cameras are stacked on top of each other and positioned just above the fingerprint scanner. The main rear camera boasts a 22.5MP camera but the second one is unknown. That pixel count may sound familiar as it is the same as that of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2.
The front camera is an 8MP sensor but it appears to have another sensor sitting right beside it. The pixel count for the second sensor is unknown as well. There is also a small sensor sitting above the earpiece in front. We don’t know what function it will have until the device gets released but this is the first time it will appear on a LeEco phone.
There is also a design similar to a speaker grille sitting at the far left opposite the IR blaster. Does this mean we are getting stereo speakers on this device? Seems highly likely.
The unveiling of the Moto X (2017) seems to be approaching fast as a leaked photo of what appears to be a press render of the phone has appeared. Its key specs have surfaced. As previous rumors have hinted, the upcoming Motorola Moto X (2017) is rumored to be a mid-range phone.
Four leaked images of the alleged Moto X (2017) had appeared In the previous week. The leaked images had shown the smartphone in black color. A new leaked press render of a golden colored variant of the alleged Moto X (2017) has appeared to reveal its front and rear.
The upcoming Lenovo phone seems to feature a LED flash for the selfie camera above the display and it seems to feature a physical Home button with oblong design below the screen. The rear side of the phone has antenna bands on the top and bottom portions.
At the center of the rear panel is a batwing logo from Motorola. Above it is the circular dual camera setup that seems to be coupled with a dual-tone LED flash. The bottom part of the back panel does not feature pins to attach Moto Mods accessories.
The volume rockers and power button are placed on the right side, and topside seems to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The design of the phone seems quite similar to the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus phones that were announced recently.
According to a well-known tipster, Roland Quandt, the Moto X (2017) is codenamed as Sanders and its model number is XT180x. The smartphone is driven by Snapdragon 625 chipset which is a clear indication that it is not a flagship phone. Between 2013 to 2015, Motorola has released flagship phones under Moto X moniker, but the upcoming Moto X (2017) seems to be a mid-range phone.
Motorola Moto "X 2017" XT180x codename "Sanders": Snapdragon 625, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB ROM. 13MP camera (don't know if second cam sensor same)
It is expected to arrive in 3 GB and 4 GB RAM models along with storage options such as 32 GB and 64 GB. The leakster claims that one of the sensors of the dual rear camera is of 13-megapixel, but he is not sure whether the second sensor is also of 13-megapixel. As of this writing, there is no information on the battery capacity of the device.
HTC U is the alleged flagship smartphone that is expected to get unleashed soon. A fresh render of the phone has appeared to reveal its design from all angles.
According to previous leaks, the purported HTC U flagship is codenamed as HTC Ocean. As it can be seen in the leaked photo, the left and right sides of the display are flanked with super-slim bezels. The top and bottom bezels also appear to be trimmed compared to the bezels seen on the HTC 10 flagship phone from 2016. There is a HTC logo on the chin of the device.
The HTC U seems to be sporting a full metallic chassis. The bottom side of the phone has dual speakers with a USB Type-C port in between. HTC Ocean rumors have consistently hinted that the phone won’t be featuring any physical buttons. The sides of the HTC U are heavily speculated to be flanked touch-sensitive sensors.
Hence, all the functionalities like volume controls and power button are speculated to be accessible through its touch-sensitive frame. Since the fingerprint scanner is not visible, it may arrive embedded under the display. The device does not seem to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The rear camera of the phone seems to be present with a slight bump.
HTC U has a 5.5-inch screen that will carry support quad HD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. It will be powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset. It is expected to be available in two storage models like 64 GB and 128 GB. The appearance of an alleged HTC flagship phone on AnTuTu benchmarks has revealed that the phone with 4 GB of RAM.
The rear camera of the phone is speculated to be of 12-megapidxel whereas its front-facing shooter is pegged to come with 16-megapixel. It is expected to run on Android 7.0 Nougat OS that will be skinned with HTC Sense 9 UI. As of this writing, there are no details available on its battery.. It is rumored to get unveiled in April and is expected to be available in market for purchase by May.
On March 31, Xiaomi released a teaser saying it was going to announce the latest version of its OS, MIUI 9 today. Since the day after was the 1st of April which was April Fool’s Day, Xiaomi knew people would think of it as a prank. So they explicitly said that it wasn’t one.
Xiaomi fans have been waiting for the release of MIUI 9 since the announcement last year. But it seems their wait will continue as the launch was actually a prank. Leaves us wondering why they had to lie about it not being one in the first place?
The announcement revealed five new features that are said to be present in MIUI 9, four of which are camera modes while the last is a map feature.
The first is called Truth Mode. This is like the reverse of beauty mode which makes you appear better when you take a picture. So instead of removing blemishes and brightening up your face, it does the complete opposite.
The next is tagged Eccentric Beauty Mode. This is useful for group selfies. What it does is automatically recognize the owner and makes him/her look better than the other person(s) appearing in the photo.
There is also the Couple Match Mode. All you have to do is take a selfie and upload it to MIUI cloud. An algorithm probably automatically matches you with someone else who has also uploaded his/her picture.
Another feature that loosely translates into Positive Energy Mode provides compliments when it detects that the owner looks sad when taking a selfie.
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