Android Messages might soon be integrated within Chrome OS

Android Messages

According to a new commit in the open source Chromium Gerrit, Google is said to be working on Chrome OS and Android Messages integration. No new introduction is needed for Chrome OS; it is Google’s operating system for laptops, set-top boxes, and more recently, detachable, and tablets. Continue reading “Android Messages might soon be integrated within Chrome OS”

Vivo NEX S with 6.59-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, in-display fingerprint sensor and NEX with Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM surface [ Update: Price]

Update: Even though earlier rumors said that the phones will cost 5000 yuan, a new leak reveals that the Vivo NEX S with Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM and in-display fingerprint scanner will be priced at 4498 yuan (US$ 780 / Rs. 52,330 approx.)and the the Snapdragon 710-powered NEX will cost 3798 yuan (US$ 592 / Rs. 39,910 approx.),

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Apple iPhone X Plus with triple rear camera and 6.1-inch entry-level iPhone schematics surface

iPhone X Plus

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone X (second generation), X Plus, and a budget 6.1-inch iPhone with LCD display. Now, the schematics for both the ‘budget iPhone X’ and the super-sized iPhone X Plus have been surfaced. Most importantly, the iPhone X Plus according to the schematics showcases a triple rear camera like the Huawei’s P20 Pro. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X Plus with triple rear camera and 6.1-inch entry-level iPhone schematics surface”

Apple said to be lowering new iPhone component orders by 20%

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Apple is said to have asked its suppliers to build “around 20 percent fewer” components for the upcoming iPhones that are set to debut in the second half of 2018, according to four sources of Nikkei . This move is an attempt to cautiously approach with the iPhone shipments in 2018 compared to 2017 orders.  Continue reading “Apple said to be lowering new iPhone component orders by 20%”

Next-gen Apple Watch said to feature touch-sensitive solid-state buttons

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Apple is said to be planning on bringing solid-state buttons that don’t move up and down but will sense the touch of a finger. The company will still stick to the button configuration, with a button and a digital crown placed on the side of the device, but the bottom will not physically click as before.  Continue reading “Next-gen Apple Watch said to feature touch-sensitive solid-state buttons”

Android P Beta 2 hints at possible wireless charging support; Pixel 2’s Active Edge said to return on Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3 XL

Google never throws hints at the features of its upcoming flagships this early, but with Google being the force behind the software that powers the flagships digging a little deep into the codes and strings revealed some interesting possibilities. The company recently rolled out the Android P beta 2 update to Pixel phones and within the update, there were traces that point at a new type of wireless charging dock support that we believe is in preparation for the Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL. Continue reading “Android P Beta 2 hints at possible wireless charging support; Pixel 2’s Active Edge said to return on Pixel 3”

Google Chromebooks could get eSIM and Project Fi support soon

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Always connected Chromebooks are slowly making their way back again and it looks like Project Fi and eSIM chips support will be a feature for future Chrome OS devices, according to a recent code-review on the Chromium Gerrit. Since there are no current pending announcements with eSIM support, so this technology will likely have to wait for a new for some more time. Continue reading “Google Chromebooks could get eSIM and Project Fi support soon”

Google Pixel 3 XL with notch display, single rear-camera, glass back surfaces in live images

Google Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 series is due for later this year; October to be precise. While we started seeing rumors and leaks about the design of the flagships including the screen protector. Today the device live images have surfaced courtesy of XDA confirming most of the details that were rumored earlier.  Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL with notch display, single rear-camera, glass back surfaces in live images”

OPPO PAFM00 / PAFT00 with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, dual rear cameras gets certified, likely Find X

OPPO is all set to introduce its flagship Find X smartphone at an event in Paris on June 19th. Now two new OPPO smartphones with model numbers PAFM00 and PAFT00 have been certified by TENAA in China that will likely be the Find X since it has flagship specifications including a 6.3-inch  Full HD+ AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 845 SoC, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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Instagram said to introduce Snapchat Discover-like 4K video hub on June 20

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It was reported yesterday that Instagram is working on bringing long-length videos and now according to close sources to Techcrunch, the company will offer a dedicated space featuring scripted shows, music videos and more in vertically oriented, full-screen, high-def 4K resolution.  Continue reading “Instagram said to introduce Snapchat Discover-like 4K video hub on June 20”

Samsung Galaxy Note9 with Infinity display screen protector surfaces

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 has been in the news for quite some time for many obvious reasons. The flagship is back to it again today and this time the source is ever famous Ice Universe who has been the force behind the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 real-life photos, and S9 leaks as well. The new leak offers a flagship with increased size, second camera upgrade, but the surprising thing is its design. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9 with Infinity display screen protector surfaces”

Instagram said to allow users to post hour long videos soon

Instagram might be planning on introducing an ability to allow users to post hour long videos soon and way off video length constraints. This would open to new possibilities and creative flexibility. This also brings Instagram closer to YouTube and its own parent company, Facebook.  Continue reading “Instagram said to allow users to post hour long videos soon”

BlackBerry KEY2 complete specifications surface – Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, 12MP dual rear cameras [ Update: Price]

Update: Now we have the price of the smartphone. According to @evleaks it will cost $649 (Rs. 43,520 approx.) in the U.S. €649 (US$ 763 / Rs. 51,200 approx.) in UK,  £579 (US$ 777 / Rs. 52,122  approx.) in Europe and $829 (US$ 640 / Rs. 42,920  approx.) in Canada, which is costly compared to the KEY ONE. Continue reading “BlackBerry KEY2 complete specifications surface – Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, 12MP dual rear cameras [ Update: Price]”

BlackBerry KEY2 press image surfaces ahead of announcement on June 7

BlackBerry recently confirmed that introduce its KEY2 at an event in New York City on June 7th as the successor to last year’s KEYone. We had already seen press renders of the phone back in April, thanks to @evleaks we have more press renders that shows the 4.5-inch display with the June 7th date, keyboard on the front, dual rear cameras on the back and textured back. Continue reading “BlackBerry KEY2 press image surfaces ahead of announcement on June 7”

Samsung Galaxy S10 said to feature triple rear cameras and 3D sensor

Triple rear cameras are slowly becoming the trend, thanks to Huawei’s P20 Pro and the rumored upcoming iPhone X variant with a triple rear cameras that is said to launch in 2019. Now Samsung is said to be jumping into the triple-rear cameras bandwagon. According to market analysts, Samsung’s upcoming flagship Galaxy S10 is expected to come with three rear-facing cameras as well as a 3D sensor.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 said to feature triple rear cameras and 3D sensor”