While we are still many months away from the launch of the 2022 iPhone lineup, various rumors and reports have already surfaced regarding the upcoming Apple flagship phones. Now, the latest report reveals some major improvements that will be arriving with the iPhone 14 Pro variants.

According to a MacRumors report, the new information is from a research note with Haitong International Securities. Previously, analyst Jeff Pu had stated that the Cupertino based giant plans on launching the iPhone 14 series in September 2022, with the lineup including 6.1 inch iPhone 14, 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Max, 6.1 inch iPhone 14 Pro, and 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. Now, Pu revealed detail related to the iPhone 14 Pro series in the new research note.

Reportedly, the Pro variants will be equipped with a triple camera lens with the primary lens being a 48 megapixel camera, paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a telephoto lens as well. This news is in line with our previous reports that was initially shared by another known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who had claimed back in April that the iPhone 14 Pro models will feature 48 megapixel primary camera with support for 8K video recording.

Furthermore, Pu also added that the iPhone 14 Pro variants will even offer 8GB of RAM, which is up from the 6GB of RAM that was featured in the highest end variant iPhone 13 Pro series. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now. With the iPhone 14 launch being months away, we can expect to see more rumors and reports surface as well, so stick around for more updates.

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Chuwi HeroBox was launched just recently in an effort from the company to offer an all-around PC that will serve you as an HTPC with ease as well as an all-in-one machine connected to a display or serving as a NAS. It comes equipped with Intel N4100 CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 180GB SSD.

Powerful GPU that can decode 4K with ease

Intel N4100 comes with the 9th Gen Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and as a result, HeroBox can decode 4K VP9 10bit video smoothly. You can just place it under your living room TV and connect either via HDMI or VGA to watch 4K videos with a high frame rate.

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As you can see from DXVAChecker, HeroBox can hard decode 4K video and supports up to 8K resolution.

Media Streaming as it should be

Many people buy random cheap Android boxes hoping they can use them to watch streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu at 4K quality but end up with a blurry result and buffering due to poor hardware performance and non-existent digital rights support. HeroBox faces none of the abovementioned problems as it runs Windows 10 on powerful hardware.

Storage expansion

HeroBox comes with a relatively small SSD drive that serves as an installation drive for Windows 10 in order for the PC to be lightning fast. Of course, UHD videos are very large and you definitely need a larger storage disk. For that reason, HeroBox supports SATA hard disk expansion. You can use HDDs up to 2TB big so that you can store hundreds of 4K movies. As you can see in the photos below, installing a HDD is a piece of cake.

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Just unscrew the back of the fuselage, open the back cover and install the 2.5″ HDD to the reserved installation position. The device comes with 2 supports and 4 screws to fix the drive in place.

Conclusion

As you can see, this little box is a sight for sore eyes. It has a metal body, many connectivity capabilities and is as powerful as the average user needs it to be featuring Intel N4100 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 180GB SSD. In addition, the GPU is capable of decoding 4K video easily in order to make the HeroBox the perfect HTPC companion. For more information about it, visit the official product page.

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It’s been a while since we heard news from Elephone regarding a new device launch but it seems that work is in progress as they silently launched a new mid-range flagship on their Official Store on Aliexpress. We are talking about the Elephone U3H and it features great specs and an even greater price tag.

The Elephone U3H sports a 6.53″ FHD+ display with hole-punch 24MP selfie camera and is powered by the Helio P70 SoC backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage! The rear camera is a dual setup consisting of a 48MP main sensor and a 5MP secondary one while the phone also supports NFC as well as Wireless Charging. During the presale period that is already running, you can get it at just $229.99!

In the meantime, there is a U3H Giveaway activity ongoing on Elephone’s Facebook page and you can join here for a chance to win the Elephone U3H for free.

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This is not the first time that Chuwi releases a Mini PC as there has been the GBox Pro in the past. The new model that goes by the name HeroBox and will soon launch on Amazon is the upgraded version of GBox Pro and will come with Intel’s Gemini Lake N4100 CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 180GB SSD. Also, it sports a metal body and many expansion ports.

Sufficient configuration leads to great performance

The N4100 CPU can reach 2.4GHz function frequency and offers adequate performance and low power consumption. Also, it comes with the 9th Gen UHD Graphics 600 GPU  that is pretty much twice as fast as the previous generation. Having 18 processing units, it can decode 4K VP9 10bit videos smoothly.

Meanwhile, the 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM is not only faster than DDR3 but also consumes less power. Combined with the Intel 180GB SSD, it allows the HeroBox to be 3x faster than the previous model in terms of read/write speeds. What’s more, there are many ports available like 2x USB Type-C, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, microSD slot, HDMI, VGA, etc.

Lastly, it comes with Windows 10 preinstalled so all the familiar functions and applications are there whether you use it for work or entertainment. And even if you don’t want to use Windows, you can always install a Linux distribution as all hardware drivers are already available.

Multiple-use scenes

As said before, the HeroBox is an all-around Mini PC that you can use as a home cinema thanks to its powerful video decoding capabilities. It supports VESA so that you can attach it at the back of your TV or PC monitor and forget that it’s there. Also, thanks to its low power consumption, you can use it as a NAS storage server that will be working 24/7 with minimal power cost. It consumes less than 10W and you can expand the 180GB SSD up to 2TB.

Compared with similar mini PCs

Just as a reference, if you compare it with other similarly priced mini PCs like the Intel NUC6CAYH that comes without RAM and SSD and you’d have to buy them extra, it really has no opponent. Apart from the fact that HeroBox comes with RAM and SSD, the NUC6CAYH features an older CPU-GPU combination as it sports the Intel J3455 CPU and HD Graphics 500 GPU. Also, it supports the slower DDR3 protocol. As you can see, no matter the hardware configuration or the cost/performance ratio, the NUC6CAYH can’t reach the HeroBox.

To sum up, the Chuwi HeroBox is a perfect all-around mini PC with great build quality thanks to the metal chassis and fanless design. The device will hit the Japanese market first costing about $200 and will soon expand to the rest of the world. To learn more information, visit the official product page.

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The XIDU PhilBook Max has been an important model in the company’s lineup as it managed to become a success thanks to its above-average specs that came at a great price. The most important feature was the 14.1″ FHD NanoEdge touchscreen and its durable 360-degree hinge that became helpful in many use cases.

Besides the rest of the specs, the PhilBook Max came with a not so powerful Intel Apollo Lake J3355 Dual-Core CPU as well as 6GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 128GB SSD. Well, XIDU decided to improve that sector and make the PhilBook Max and even more complete laptop as it just got upgraded to a Quad-Core Intel E3950 CPU and got 2GB more RAM for a total of 8GB. The upgrade contributes to making the device up-to-date and future-proof, performance-wise.

The rest of the specs remain the same meaning that it comes with a lightweight metal body of 1.39kg and just 16.4mm thickness while connectivity is top-notch with 2 x USB 3.0, Mini-HDMI, MicroSD card reader, SSD expansion slot, headphone output and combined audio input connector, backlit keyboard, 2MP webcam, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n WiFi, and a battery that lasts at least 5 hours.

Despite the almost 30% performance bump it got, its price remains the same as the previous version, $399.99 that is. And f course, XIDU is still active in more than 32 countries around the world and continues to expand. You can get the PhilBook Max on the following online store at a discounted price using the coupons provided when needed. For more discount coupons on other XIDU products, check out this list.

• Amazon US, $30 coupon code: WKMXN8I3
• XIDU Official Store, $30 coupon code: FLASH30
• Aliexpress Store, $25 off
• Amazon FR, €30 off

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By now, we know all there is to know about XIDU’s newest addition to its laptop lineup, the Tour Pro. An all-around business laptop with a 12.5″ touch display as well as a 180-degree hinge and backlit keyboard. The advanced hinge mechanism allows you to use the laptop in anyway you feel comfortable. Also, its lightweight metal body challenges you to take it with you wherever you go while the elegant design and touch power button are the finishing touches to an excellent device.

But the most important feature of this notebook is its 2K (2560 x 1440) multi-touch IPS display with a 4.8mm bezel. This high resolution of the display protects your eyes since it offers crisp and clear images that do not stress them. Also, the touch screen is convenient to use just like you do with your smartphone or tablet. Well, ok, maybe a bit harder when the display is at 90 degrees but dead-simple when you go to 180 degrees. This flexibility allows your children to use the touch screen without worrying that an “accident” might happen.

the CPU used is Intel’s 8th generation Kaby lake R processor clocked at 1.8GHz accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of m2 SSD. The 8GB RAM implies quicker system boot-up and stronger multitasking capability while the 128GB SSD can be expanded up to 520GB. With this configuration office software and even some heavy games run fluidly. Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi offers quick and fast connection and there’s also Bluetooth 4.2 available. Also, there are several ports like 1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 MicroSD card reader, 1 headphone jack, and 1 charging port.

The great feature that this laptop gives you is the versatility it has to use it anywhere, however, and by anyone. This is an important point for children at home who can use it to play or learn safely. Also, it is suitable for office work as well as out-of-office work thanks to its portability.

You can get it on the company’s official store for $50 off using coupon Tour50. Also, it is available on Amazon US for $60 off with the combination of coupon V8E3G6RE and the $30 page coupon, and on Amazon FR using coupon XIDUTPRO. Lastly, you can get it on Aliexpress too if that’s your preferred store. Find more coupons for XIDU products here.

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Chuwi is soon going to launch its highly anticipated tablet – UBook Pro on Indiegogo. UBook Pro is the all-around 2in1 tablet that is portable and office-oriented designed especially office workers and students in school. The information we have right now about the UBook Pro features we know that it will come with a 12.3″ fully-laminated IPS display with 3:2 aspect ratio. Also, it features a lightweight U-shaped kickstand. Chuwi uses the latest generation of Intel Core M 3 8100Y accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. As you can see, it perfectly balances between performance and affordable price.

Let’s take a closer look at the UBook Pro via the official photos that Chuwi provides:

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From what we’ve seen so far, the UBook Pro seems well-built, is light-weight, and very portable. The company says it is ideal for office workers and students but we think it is ideal for anyone seeking a powerful and portable 2in1 display. The 3:2 display and the U-shaped kickstand are also very practical. At the time being, UBook Pro is in preheating stage on Indiegogo and during this time, early subscribers can get a 25% off email-only discount. To get it, visit the promotion page and subscribe.

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Chuwi recently launched the warmup campaign for its new crowdfunded 2in1 tablet – UBook Pro- the most powerful and versatile 2-in-1 tablet CHUWI ever built. Its predecessor was widely praised and many users have been waiting for the successor of this series. And Chuwi didn’t disappoint them.

Classic U shaped kickstand, lightweight and portable 2-in-1 tablet

We already know that the device sports a very slim body at just 9mm and its weight reaches just 780g (~1.72lbs) making it very easy to carry around. Also, it supports a magnetic keyboard dock like the previous model.

Contrary to Surface Pro’s metal plate kickstand, the UBook Pro features a more light-weighted u-shaped kickstand which is more agile and convenient. Moreover, this technique left free space for a bigger battery and a better cooling system. The speakers are hidden on each side of the device offering better volume and sound quality than normal tablets’ speakers.

The u-shaped kickstand has a maximum opening angle of 145° and can transform the tablet into a laptop, workstation or tablet, offering flexibility to its user in every situation.

The 12.3″ FHD IPS display with 3:2 aspect ratio brings larger workspace

Of course, the company’s best device to date should come with the corresponding display and Chuwi chose a fully-laminated 12.3″ FHD IPS panel with 3:2 aspect ratio that offers a vivid and vibrant experience to the user whether he’s working with pictures or watching videos.

The 3:2 aspect ratio is vigorously promoted by Microsoft for the Windows 10 OS as it is the golden ratio for productivity when typing, web browsing, coding, etc. What’s more, the touch panel supports 2048 pressure-sensitive stylus.

Intel’s 8th Gen Core m3-8100Y

Besides the looks and build quality, the UBook Pro comes with the powerful Intel Core M3-8100Y processor that has an overall performance improvement of more than 50% over the previous gen. The processor is built with Intel’s advanced 14nm+ manufacturing process, it’s a dual-core/four threads chip and the highest frequency reaches up to 3.4 GHz.

Also, with the Intel UHD Graphics 615, hardware decoding of 4K video is supported and it also provides a good experience in video editing and even some heavy games

Full-featured ports to meet all kinds of needs

As seen in the provided photos, UBook Pro is equipped with many I/O ports that include 2 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C (is said to be full-featured and support PD fast charging), 1 x Micro HDMI, 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack, and also a DC power supply jack, Docking contactor at the bottom, and a TF card reader. The total of these ports can meet daily needs and also offer external display, high-speed data transmission, a portable Docking keyboard, etc. Definitely a generous set of ports that when compared with devices from giants like Apple and Microsoft seems way superior. Maybe these companies have something to learn from smaller manufacturers.

The promotion on Chuwi UBook Pro has already begun on the company’s official website where you can subscribe and get 25% off the official price. The expected price is around $600 and when compared with competitors with similar devices like the Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro, it is absolutely competitive. Visit the promotion page to subscribe and learn more information about the upcoming device.

Chuwi UBook main specs

CPU: Intel®Corem3-8100Y，3.4 GHz，2C4T
GPU：UHD Graphics 615,900MHz
Display: 12.3’’IPS full-laminated，1920 * 1280，multi-touch screen
RAM: 8GB RAM，128GB/256G SSD
Battery: 37Wh
I/O Ports: Full-featured USB-C，USB-A 3.0 * 2，Micro-HDMI，3.5mm audio jack
OS: Windows 10 Home
Expected Price: Around $600

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Doogee has been in the smartphone industry for several years and has always released decent devices at even more decent prices. Phones like the bezeless Doogee MIX 4, the budget-friendly Doogee X10 or the BL12000 huge battery phone were well-received by users all around the world. A few months back, the company released the modular phone Doogee S90 that came with useful modules like the night vision camera, 5000mAh powerbank, digital walkie-talkie, and professional gamepad and now they are ready to release its successor, the Doogee S95 Pro.

According to the leaked information, it is going to be a powerhouse as it is expected to come with Helio P90 backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage. Also, it will be fully-rugged with protection against water, dust, and drops while it will sport a triple camera on the back with a 48MP main camera, a wide-angle camera, and a depth camera.

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Besides the main specs, it will supposedly come with a 6W module with dual 27mm speakers and an extra battery integrated so that it will not deplete your phone’s battery. The new HiFi speaker module will be made of soft material and will feature an ergonomic design for comfortable grip.

The Doogee S95 Pro is expected to have a long battery life since it will come with a 5150mAh battery capacity that together with the power-saving frequency conversion system assures decent performance with low power consumption. Also, the 24W turbo quick charging takes care of fast charging and the extra 3500mAh power module offers another 80% power with 10W turbo quick charge technology.

When talking about a flagship device in any given price category, what someone should expect is good performance. For that reason, the Doogee S95 Pro will come with Helio P90 that sports a pair of powerful Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs and six Cortex-A55 in a single octa-core cluster. Altogether with the performance leading APU2.0, a powerful IMG PowerVR GM 9446GPU and fast LPDDR4X memory controller, you get 50% faster performance than the previous P60/70 SoCs.

Finally, the camera. S95 Pro is going to host Sony’s 48MP sensor for its triple rear camera. The IMX586 sensor ranks at the top of DxOmark list both in video and photo shooting. The top sensor from Sony not only features a high pixel count but also is large at 1/2″ with 1.6μm pixel (via pixel binning).

The release date is yet to be confirmed but it shouldn’t be too far away since all the specs are finalized and it should debut this month as one of the leaked posters reveal.

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The Shenzhen-based XIDU yesterday released a “sneak and peek” press release yesterday about their next model and today they are back with more details about the PhilBook Y3. The new model will arrive next month and it is expected to be of high quality and performance. According to the company, once you hold the Philbook Y13 you will immediately become the company’s fan. Let’s see what else it brings to the table.

360° Rotatable Touchscreen: 2-in-1 Notebook and Tablet

Philbook Y13 adopts the 2in1 design that offers multiple modes to the user. By taking advantage of the 360° flexible hinges you can rotate the display up to 360°. When you adjust the angle to 180°, you can share the screen with a friend or client while the multi-touch display enables users to drag, click, and type anything without the need of a mouse and physical keyboard. In addition, when at work, you can use the work mode for high efficiency and when you return home you can use tent mode to relax watching a movie or TV Show.

Large Display with 4.9mm Narrow Edges

Nowadays, a fullview display is standard in smartphones and it’s starting to enter the laptop market too. The PhilBook Y3 features 4.9mm narrow bezels around its 13.3″ display offering an immersive viewing experience that is rare among 2in1 laptops in the market. Also, this allows for a screen/body ratio of 75% usually found in mid-to-high end products. Moreover, the display supports multitouch and has 1920*1080 resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio to be comfortable for document editing, web browsing, and watching videos or photos.

Processor and other features

Philbook Y13 comes with a Kaby Lake R 8th generation CPU that clocks up to 1.8GHz backed by  8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB or 256GB SSD. This combination offers smooth performance during office work and even when processing large picture and video processing apps or even heavy games. Only minor stuttering was reported during heavy testing so users have nothing to worry about. Apart from the CPU, the Philbook Y13 comes with a backlit keyboard and various external ports including 1xUSB 3.0, 1xType-C, 1xMicrophone Jack, 1xTF card slot, and WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with integrated Bluetooth (Intel Snowfield Peak module).

XIDU philBook Y13 is expected to hit the market next month and you’ll be amazed by its metal body and luster as it looks like a much more expensive laptop than it is. Also, XIDU takes care of after-sales service and guarantees the wellbeing of your coexistence with it. If you can’t wait until next month, you can grab one of the rest models from XIDU taking advantage of the coupon offered here.

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XIDU has already released 2 new laptops recently, Philbook Max and Tour Pro, and both received a warm welcome by users, especially when they come with discount coupons. But a company’s R&D department never stops to develop so a new laptop is going to be released soon named PhilBook Y13. Let’s take a look at it before its official launch!

The Y13 is another easy to carry and lightweight model as it measures 307.4mm*210.7mm and has a 13.3″ display. The case retains the same design as in TOur Pro with Dark Grey metal but with some details different. The metal spindle is more like that of Philbook Pro while there are newly added heat dissipation holes being that enable the device to increase its heat-dissipation capacity.

Following the tradition of other models, the PhilBook Y13 is a 2in1 laptop as there is a metal hinge that allows the lid to rotate 360°. That, combined with the multi-touch display, turns it into a tablet in seconds. Other than that, there are other modes like tent mode to use when watching a movie for example.

XIDU has been paying great importance to screen quality in all of its products and PhilBook Y13 is no exception. It sports an IPS panel with FHD resolution and the bezels are ultra-narrow at 4.9mm, with the total screen/body ratio reaching 75%. Definitely, considerable progress for XIDU that used to have laptops with big borders.

As far as performance is concerned, the PhilBook Y13 comes with the 8th Gen Intel Kaby Lake R CPU combined with Intel’s 610 GPU accompanied by 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It is intended for light office work and to that direction, it features all the basic ports like 1xUSB 3.0 Type-A port, a Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and one TF card slot that supports SDHC/SDXC memory cards. If you’ve been looking for an affordable yet capable laptop, keep an eye on the news over the next days for the official launch of the PhilBook Y13.

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Xiaomi‘s mobile phone product marketing director has inadvertently confirmed the Mi Mix 2 will go on sale very soon. While he didn’t specify the exact date the new variant would be available to buy, there is a strong likelihood that it may launch this month.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 White Ceramic version comes with 8GB of RAM. Not only does the new variant come with such large RAM size, it also adopts a new ceramic white colour. The Ceramic White edition have appeared severally online and it sure looks beautiful. we have seen the device a couple of weeks back on Weibo, shared by Xiaomi’s Cloud platform head. The new version would be available not just in Ceramic White but the black Ceramic version will also get an 8GB RAM version.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 White Ceramic Version Looks Beautiful (Images)

The Ceramic white edition is said to have been subjected to a temperature as high as 1,400 degrees centigrade within a 7 days period during its manufacture. The process is a complicated one but the product is a beautiful finishing. Already, Xiaomi has released the price tag the 8GB RAM version would sell and it is just about 700 Yuan higher than the 8GB RAM version. The 8GB RAM version will be priced at about 4699 Yuan (around $700).

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Recall that we brought you the renders of a device said to be  Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 with a design that looks interestingly like the Samsung Galaxy S8. Turn out the model isn’t the Mi Max 2 but is likely a Xiaomi model which is said to be a flagship model with powerful specs.

More details have now emerged that the Xiaomi model is said to belong to a new Xiaomi X series and is known internally by the codename “Chiron”. The xiaomi model will utilise a full-screen design with a 6-inch inch LCD display panel from Japanese Display International (JDI). The display is said to have a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels with ultra-thin bezels at the top and bottom edges.

The Xiaomi full screen phone is touted to come packing Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chip which will be backed by 8GB of RAM while there is 256GB of storage onboard. On the camera aspect, the Xiaomi model is said to feature a similar configuration as the Mi 6 flagship comprising a 12MP Sony IMX362  sensors while up front will be a 5MP selfie sensor with model number OV5675.

According to the source, the Xiaomi X series model with a full screen design is tipped to drop on July 25 along with the Xiaomi Redmi 6X. On its part, the Redmi 6X will feature a Snapdragon 660 chip, 6GB RAM, dual cameras (Sony IMX386 + Samsung S5k3m3). The device is also expected to feature a 5.46-inch JDI Incell screen with 1080pixels resolution.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Concept Render Shows 93% Screen to Body Ratio and Dual Rear Cameras

We are not so sure about this latest leak so as is usually done in such cases, take this with a pinch of salt until Xiaomi goes official with the models.

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Ulefone is known for the production of smartphones with beautiful design and great specifications. Their battery capacity is just legendary but it seems the company has carried the affinity for large batteries to other aspects. The company has revealed that they are working on a new smartphone dubbed Ulephone F2 which will come with 8GB of RAM onboard as well as an infinity display. The design is inspired by the Samsung Galaxy S8 and if you don’t look closely, you’d confuse the device for the Galaxy S8.

The Ulefone F2 comes with a 5.7-inch display and the entire display is almost entirely bezel-less save for little bezels at the bottom and top edges. The left and right edges are also having ultra-thin bezels with a curved display. With a larger display and fewer interferences in vision, the phone is expected to make users get immersed into what is displayed. The F2’s display comes with an aspect ratio of 18.5 to 9, which besides further narrowing the width of the phone body for better grip, will match current wide-screen movies better. Apart from the Infinity display, the 8GB of RAM is another main feature of the F2 which makes it the world’s first smartphone with such combination. The Ulefone F2 also comes with a dual camera setup. However, other specs about the Ulefone F2 remains unknown yet, but we will keep you updated.

Read Also: Rugged Ulefone Armor 2 with Helio P25 and 6GB RAM will hit the market in July

By the way, big-battery device Ulefone Power2 and dual-camera deca-core flagship Ulefone Gemini Pro are currently available for the special prices of$165.99 USD and $249.99 USD respectively on AliExpress. For more details visit Ulefone’s Facebook page from here.

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OnePlus‘ upcoming flagship device -OnePlus 5 is scheduled for launch on June 21 at a press conference holding in China. Ahead of the launch, the OnePlus 5 is on an early drive with the device already up for reservation on e-commerce platform Jingdong (JD.com). The reservation is an official one as it is being executed on OnePlus official flagship store on Jingdong.

The reservation opened on June 14 at 10 AM (CST)  and will run right through the launch date which is June 21 until June 22 when the flagship device would be available for purchase. The most interesting thing is that even the 8GB RAM version is also stocked and can be reserved. The price of the OnePlus 5 is still not known because the reservation page doesn’t contain the price. However, the OP5 is believed to carry a price tag in the region of 3,000 Yuan. The price is not expected to exceed that amount.

The OnePlus 5 Jingdong reservation affords us another opportunity to get to know the official specs and design details of the 2017 flagship. Of course, it is now confirmed the device will feature a dual camera setup at the rear, sitting in a horizontal plane. Another thing, the device will have an 8GB RAM version and another with 6GB RAM. The device will get all its juice from a Snapdragon 835 flagship chip and its body will be an all-metal one. 

Read More: OnePlus CEO: OnePlus 5 Is Coming With UFS Storage

The OP 5’s antenna design is still the U-shaped antenna band design, there is a front fingerprint sensor and it comes in black as one of the colors. The design looks very much like that f the iPhone 7 Plus but we don’t that would affect the device’s outing. Already the number of reservations has clocked over 50,000 and that would rise astronomically as the news spread. We hope OnePlus has got enough stock awaiting the official launch.

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UPDATE: Amazon has removed that part from the source code! 

There is a lot hidden in the source code of a page, only if you care to look. Popular leakster Evan Blass just revealed that the OnePlus 5 will come with 8GB of RAM. How did he find out? By simply looking at the source code of the OnePlus 5 Amazon India landing page. We looked to confirm and you can too.

This is from the source code of the teaser landing page, here: https://t.co/eZrZANmocK

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 7, 2017

The ASUS Zenfone AR is the first phone to have 8GB RAM. Announced at CES this year, it will be available for purchase on June 14. Last week, ZTE followed suit with the Nubia Z17, although there is also a 6GB RAM variant. UMIDIGI also revealed today that its Z1 Pro will join the very small list of 8GB RAM phones.

If you wish to confirm that the OnePlus 5 indeed has 8GB of RAM, head to the Amazon India landing page, right click and select view page source or use the shortcut Ctrl + U. Search for 8GB RAM using the find tool and you should see it.

READ MORE: OnePlus CEO Confirms The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T Will Get Android O

While this has already been confirmed, its also nice to see that it is indeed powered by the Snapdragon 835 clocked at 2.35GHz.

The OnePlus will launch in India on June 22nd at 14:00 at the NSCI Dome Mumbai.

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This year has been quite exciting in terms of smartphone releases, with multiple brands, even the ones that failed in 2016, releasing flagships that are worthy of our attention. The Galaxy S8, Xiaomi Mi 6, Huawei P10 (except for that memory issue) have all been capable smartphones. Last week, we got an addition to that list, thanks to ZTE’s subsidiary, Nubia. The brand announced one of the first 8GB smartphones to be released in the market, the Nubia Z17 and guess what, we have already got our hands on this bezel-less beauty!

The Nubia Z17 continues on the bezel-less design used by its predecessor, the Z11 and comes with the new generation aRC 3.0 (arc refractive conduction) to ensure the minimum thickness of the screen. In fact, the front of the phone looks beautiful with the screen extending to the sides. However, the bezels on the top as well as the bottom are quite significant and if we had to pick out something to complain in the Nubia Z17 Hands on, those bezels would be on top of our list. Still, the overall phone feels good to hold, not too large and in fact, because of its bezel-less sides, the phone is just as wide as the Mi 6 (less than 2mm difference). If you have ever got the Nubia Z11 in your hands, then you know the Z17’s size as well because of its near similar dimensions.

Wait, actually, I have a photo comparing the Z17 vs Mi 6 side by side.

The built quality of the Nubia Z17 is pretty good, which has been one of the company’s highlights. The metal body gives the phone a sturdy built without any issues of getting fingerprint marks at the back. The back texture is simple and the dual cameras are on the top corner of the back along with a dual tone LED flash. The dual camera does protrude a little from the back but we haven’t faced any scratching issues yet. Nubia seems to have taken care of the glass covering the camera setup. There’s a fingerprint sensor at the back as well, which was fast and responsive in our initial hands on.

The display looks vibrant and the touch response is good. The red circular home button is capacitive.

The dual 23MP + 12MP setup at the back is actually pretty impressive. It’s fast and might even be better than Xiaomi Mi 6‘s dual cameras. We will definitely pitch them both together for a dual camera shootout in the next couple of days. The overall Nubia UI is fast and responsive. 

You can check out more pictures of the Nubia Z17 hands on from the gallery down below.

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The countdown to the June 1 Nubia flagship conference has now turned from days to hours and soon the conference would come with its packages. But for now, we’ll still continue swimming in leaks and rumors until Nubia unmasks everything. 

A new leak has emerged on china’s Weibo which suggests the Nubia Z17 will come with 8GB RAM! This latest rumor might sound exciting to some, while there are those that might have the opinion that 8GB of RAM on a smartphone is more of an overkill. Well, whichever side of the divide you are, it does not matter as this is just a rumor that cannot be confirmed by us.

Related: Exclusive: Here’s A Glimpse of an Upcoming Bezel-less Nubia Smartphone & It’s Beautiful!

However, this adds up to the features the Z17 is said to feature. Some, like a Snapdragon 835 chip and Q.C 4.0 have been confirmed. The phone has also been confirmed to come with an IP67 waterproof body and is also coming with a dual camera setup at the rear. The design is also another interesting aspect, as the Z17 is projected to come with a curved, bezel-less display.

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Even when 6GB of RAM is just getting standard on flagship smartphones, it looks like ZTE’s subsidiary, Nubia, is all set to take things to another level with its upcoming Nubia Z17 flagship. The phone is said to come with all the bells and whistles of a 2017 flagship device, but what will reportedly make it special is the amount of RAM inside — a whopping 8GB of RAM!

According to the screenshots obtained by Forbes’ Ben Sin, which by the way is said to be from a reliable source in Shenzhen, the Nubia Z17 scores an impressive 180,049 points on the AnTuTu benchmark test. That’s much higher than the already powerful Galaxy S8 with Snapdragon 835 inside. This score is actually not that surprising given that the phone is said to run on the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset and along with it, there’s 8GB of RAM to make it the multi-tasking king (at least on paper).

Now note that the screenshots confirm the model number to be: NX563J, which unsurprisingly is the same model that showed up on TENAA today and on Geekbench a few days back. With so many sightings, there’s very little doubt that the Nubia Z17 flagship will be announced in the coming weeks.

RELATED: This Is How The Bezel-less Nubia Z17 Could Look Like

Nubia seems to have done a good job with its dual camera setup on the Nubia Z17 Mini (our review here!), but with the Z17 flagship, the company is said to take the dual camera setup to the next level with the use of a 23MP + 12MP camera combination. Further, the phone is said to feature the latest version of Android 7.1.1. And yes, the Nubia Z17 flagship is said to continue the bezel-less design seen on its predecessor, the Nubia Z11.

Overall, with 8GB of RAM, Snapdragon 835 and a powerful dual camera setup, the Nubia Z17 could turn out to be a formidable 2017 flagship giving high-end phones like the Galaxy S8 and Huawei P10 Plus a run for their money.

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OnePlus today released a teaser image for the OnePlus 5. Posted on Weibo, the image has the word “Hello 5” written on it and is accompanied by the text “Hey Summer! Give me five!”. Both confirm the name and release date respectively.

Summer is expected to begin on Wednesday, June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, and end in September. Last year, the OnePlus 3 launched in June, so we expect the OnePlus 5 will follow the same calendar.

The device is expected to feature dual rear cameras but we have also seen sketches showing that the front will also sport dual cameras. While dual front and rear cameras are no longer new features for a phone, it is the RAM we are most concerned about. The rumor flying around says that the OnePlus 5 will have 8GB of RAM and it seems we just might have our first confirmation.

Analyst, Pan Jiutang’s response to the teaser image hints at the OnePlus 5 having 8GB RAM. A rough translation of his response says “last year LeEco was supposed to launch the world’s first 8GB RAM phone (but they didn’t), the time seems to be now”. Since he’s directly replying to the OnePlus 5 post, we believe he’s dropping a hint and not just speculating.

READ MORE: HydrogenOS Update Brings aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth Support for OnePlus 3

The LeEco phone rumored to launch with 8GB of RAM was the Le Pro 3. It was later released with 6GB of RAM.

The ASUS Zenfone AR is actually the first smartphone in the world to have 8GB of RAM, however it was only announced back at CES 2017. The release date is scheduled for Q2 2017. If the OnePlus 5 hits market shelves before it, then technically it will be the first 8GB RAM phone you can buy.

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Samsung’s latest Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus flagships are presently ruling the airwaves not because they bear the Samsung brand but because of the sleek design and the powerful processors they feature, especially the Snapdragon 835 SoC. Samsung isn’t the only one that would use the Qualcomm latest chipset as Xiaomi had earlier been tipped to be the first Chinese domestic brand that would use the next generation SoC. Now, OnePlus is also rumoured to use the Snapdragon 835 on their upcoming flagship.

A new leak has come up which tend to give some credibility to earlier rumours that the OnePlus5 flagship will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip. The leak also revealed that the Snapdragon 835 would come with 8GB of RAM, as well as a Quad HD (2K) display. The flagship will also sport a 5.5-inch display, 3,000mAh battery, 23MP rear camera with OIS, and others.

The renders of the OnePlus 5 were also leaked alongside the specifications and they reveal the likelihood of a full-screen display with a high screen-to-body ratio. We can’t be so sure about that but it is just logical for OnePlus to go along with the trend and make their next flagship come with a high screen-to-body ratio. Already LG G6 launched with such design and now the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus and more are likely to follow. The display is likely going to be a curved display with a virtual home button.

Read Also: OnePlus May Skip OnePlus 4 and Launch OnePlus 5 (with a Ceramic Back) Next

In addition, the leaked renders show that the OnePlus 5 may likely come with a dual camera setup at the rear which is aligned in the vertical plane. Also, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which could be as a result of the absence of a front home button under which the fingerprint could have been embedded. Nothing is certain yet, so we’ll still take this one with a pinch of salt.

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Chinese rugged phone manufacturing company AGM is officially present at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. The company is set to become one of those to spring up surprises at MWC 2017. One of the major surprises that would come out from AGM’s stable is the AGM X2 rugged smartphone lineup which takes the baton from the AGM X1.

The specifications of the AGM X2, X2 Pro and X2 Max just leaked and really they all promise to be stunning devices packing top-notch hardware. Perhaps you are not a fan of rugged smartphones because they usually sacrifice a sleek design for ruggedness but with the AGM rugged smartphone lineup you can literally eat your cake and have it. The X1 comes with a classic design yet is a rugged smartphone that can withstand extreme conditions in the outdoors. The X2 lineup is expected with an even better, classic design which maintains AGM phones’ ruggedness.

According to the leak source, AGM would be unveiling the three smartphones at MWC 2017 and all three models are expected with flagship specifications including the Snapdragon 835 chip on the topmost model.

The “base model” AGM X2 is said to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC backed by 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. The X2 is expected to pack a 16MP dual-lens camera at the rear while there is a 12MP camera up front.  The AGM X2 Pro, on the other hand, is fired up by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with a whopping 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage combo. The device is said to be powered by a 6000mAh. Too good to be true? Wait until you see the specs of the AGM X2 Max.

The X2 Max is said to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chipset supplemented by an amazing 8GB of RAM. The device has 256GB of storage onboard. The AGM X2 Max is a dual-camera packing smartphone having a 21MP dual-lens shooter and a 20MP front-facing selfie camera. The X2 Max will also come with Quick Charge 4.0 for fast charging and has IP68 Dustproof and Waterproof protection.

Related: AGM X2/X2 Pro coming in March with high-end specs

MWC 2017 is happening now and will run through to March 2. We’ll have to be on the watch for AGM as they take the wraps off these three amazing smartphones with killer features. You can check out AGM’s official website for their rich rugged smartphone lineup.

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You would have though that since Samsung is the first in the industry to release an 8GB RAM module for phones and tablets, naturally their upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8 will be one of the first devices to feature it. Surprisingly, that will not be happening.

A leaked report says the Korean giant thinks 6GB of RAM is still enough for high-end smartphones come 2017. Samsung’s major flagships released this year don’t even have more than 4GB of RAM and its only 6GB RAM phone is the Samsung C9 Pro which is a China exclusive. To be honest 8GB of RAM on a phone is still overkill and what will suffer is battery life.

Rumors say Samsung will not only be upgrading the RAM to 6GB but will also be putting a generous amount of storage, probably 256GB. Another info leaked is that Samsung will be increasing the screen size of the S8 to placate lovers of the Note 7. That way, those who love the Note series because of its large screen estate can settle for the Galaxy S8.

READ MORE: Samsung May Release Jet Black Color for Its S7 Lineup

The major change that we have heard coming to Samsung’s next flagship is the removal of the physical home button and the use of an embedded fingerprint scanner. The lack of a physical home button will allow Samsung lose a chunk of the bezels, resulting in a device with a higher screen-to-body ratio.

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Yesterday a fresh rumor concerning the long awaited OPPO Find 9 flagship surfaced online hinting at a launch in March next year. The rumor also hints that the Find 9 would come equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chipset.

Before now industry analyst Pan Jiutang had hinted that the elusive OPPO Find 9 would find its way into the public domain sometime in the summer of next year. The analyst obviously did not keep mute in the face of a new rumored launch date, instead he took to Weibo to sort of reiterate his earlier stance that the device would drop in the summer of next year by downplaying any chance of the device dropping in the first half of next year.

Related: OPPO Find 9 Could Release By Next Summer Reveals Analyst

In the end, they are all rumors and all theses rumors should have been put to rest if OPPO had released the Find 9 flagship before now. But due to the huge success of the R series, the Chinese company perhaps did not see the need of releasing a flagship device. The device is however expected to come with a lot of innovative technologies such as a mammoth 8GB RAM, 4K screen and other unique features.

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Considering how 6GB RAM went mainstream only this year, it remains to be seen whether OnePlus will upgrade the RAM further to 8GB this year itself. While we are unsure of this, what we can say with certainty is that the phone will feature the faster Snapdragon 821 chipset. Qualcomm already confirmed this in an earlier tweet, but rest of the features of the device are still unknown.

RELATED: OnePlus 3T Officially Gets November 15 Launch Date

Other possible upgrades could be in the camera department as well as the battery department. The 3000mAh battery found on the current OnePlus is a bit small as compared to other flagship standards, so bumping it up to 3500mAh would be a possible option.

Anyway, OnePlus has confirmed that the new OnePlus 3T (name yet to be confirmed) will be unveiled on November 15, which is just four days away. We expect a lot more details before the release, so stay tuned for updates.

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Samsung has today officially announced the introduction of what is said to be the industry’s first 8GB LPDDR4 (low power, double data rate 4) DRAM package for mobile devices. According to the report, the 8GB mobile DRAM package uses four of its latest 16GB LPDDR4 memory chips and is manufactured using advanced 10nm-class process technology.

The 8GB LPDDR4 DRAM comes in as a powerful mobile DRAM solution which the company says will enable more capable next-generation, flagship mobile devices around the world and is suited to meet the escalating needs of devices having dual camera, 4K UHD and VR features.

Continuing, the company disclosed the new 8GB LPDDR4 operates at up to 4,266 megabits per second (Mbps), which is twice as fast as DDR4 DRAM for PCs working typically at 2,133 Mbps per pin. Assuming a 64 bit (x64) wide memory bus, this can be viewed as transmitting over 34GBs of data per second. Already, there are a number of high-end ultra-slim note PCs using 8GB of DRAM currently but Samsung’s new 8GB LPDDR4 package will help other next-generation mobile devices take full advantage of its extremely high capacity. For example, equipping tablets with 8GB of LPDDR4 will enable virtual machine operation and smoother 4K UHD video playback, popular features of many premium PCs.

In addition, the Samsung 8GB LPDDR4 DRAM provides much more efficient power consumption thanks to its use of the latest 10nm-class process technology and Samsung’s proprietary low-power circuit design. This circuit design enables the memory chip to double the capacity of the company’s 20nm-class 4GB DRAM package, while consuming approximately the same amount of power.

In terms of dimension, the 8GB LPDDR4 package comes in under 15mm x 15mm x 1.0mm, which satisfies space requirements of most new, ultra slim mobile devices. Using a DRAM package thinner than 1.0mm enables stacking the package together with UFS memory or a mobile application processor, depending on device manufacturers’ preferences, which will allow further space savings on the printed circuit board.

Read More: Samsung Rumored as working on Snapdragon 830 Chip on a 10nm Process

In August last year, Samsung introduced the industry-first 20-nanometer 12GB LPDDR4 DRAM and now after only 14 months in development, the Korean tech giant is introducing the first 10nm-class single-package solution of 8GB LPDDR4 DRAM which is expected to speed up the launch of next-generation mobile devices and tablets with even more advanced performance.

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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been getting leaks of LeEco’s upcoming phone, the Le Pro 3 which is said to launch on September 21. While we expect it to come with a Snapdragon 821 chip and 6GB of RAM, it seems LeEco wants to blow our minds by going full force in the RAM department.

An image posted on Baidu earlier today mentions that the Le Pro 3 will have another version with 8GB of RAM!!! Yes, you read that right. LeEco is setting the record. The 8GB version will also feature 256GB of built-in storage, most probably UFS 2.0; dual 13 megapixel cameras on the rear and a 16 megapixel shooter in front.

Remember the large battery capacity we talked about here? It’s going into the 8GB RAM version, which makes sense as that extra 2GB of RAM will need all the juice it can get. Other features are a 5.7” 2K screen with a 2.5D curve.

The 6GB version will have a 2.5D 5.5” FHD screen, 64GB of ROM, a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing shooter, Snapdragon 821, and a 4070mAh battery.

Le Pro 3 Price

The image also hints at the price range for both versions of the phone. The 8GB version is said to sell for 3x99 Yuan where x can fall between 0 to 9. So depending on the number you replace x with, the phone will cost between $463 – $599. The same method applies to the 6GB RAM version which is said to cost 2x99 Yuan which is between $314 – $449.

READ MORE: Live Renders of Xiaomi Mi Note 2  Surface

Do you think the world is ready for a phone with 8GB of RAM? Do we really need better hardware or better software optimisation?

Let’s know what you think in the comment box.

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We have been hearing rumors that LeEco is soon going to announce a new flagships smartphone with the new Snapdragon 821 chipset inside. The new chip is supposed to be a slightly upgraded version of this year’s Snapdragon 820 flagship chipset, increasing the clock speed to 2.5GHz. Now, LeEco’s upcoming flagship phone was spotted on the AnTuTu benchmarking app revealing key specs and performance. The model number LEX720 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8996Pro chipset, which should either be called as the Snapdragon 821 or Snapdragon 823.

As for the other specs, the LeEco LEX720 model features 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage on board. The screen size is unknown but the resolution will be 1080p. At the back, the phone comes with a 16MP camera, while up front, you have an 8MP shooter. The LE720 is running Android 6.0.1. These specs are quite impressive and hence, the performance is also pretty good. In fact, it is one of the best we have seen on AnTuTu till date. This particular model managed to score an amazing 154,000 points on the benchmarking app.

Apart from the powerful Snapdragon 821 / 823 chipset inside, rest of the specs, as you can see, are normal flagship stuff. In fact, the Le Max 2 flagship comes with a better rear camera (21MP) and larger RAM 6GB module. But there could be a higher-end model of the LEX720 which could turn out to be the true flagship smartphone of the company. Previous rumors have said that the phone could have a version with 8GB of RAM. So, with SD821 and 8GB RAM inside, the upcoming LeEco phone could turn out be the most powerful handset of 2016.

RELATED: LeEco said to release an SD823 powered flagship at MWC Shanghai by the end of June

The company has a new conference on June 29. So let’s wait and watch!

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