Tag: Rumors

Apple AirPower multi-device wireless charger said to launch in September

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Anyone who looks closely Apple is slowly yet steadily moving towards wireless era, be it the removal of 3.5mm audio jack or the introduction of wireless charging supports in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X phones. This feature brings the ability to drop the iPhones on a charging mat and juice it up via a process known as induction. Apple introduced an accessory of its own for this; the AirPower but said that it wouldn’t be available until 2018.  Continue reading “Apple AirPower multi-device wireless charger said to launch in September”

Motorola One Power Android One phone with 19:9 notch display, dual-rear cameras surface in live images

Motorola One Power

Back in May we first heard about the Motorola One Power Android One phone, thanks to the render. Now, days after the first leak comes yet another news about the phone and this time the phone finally surfaces in live photos revealing the design in its full glory. It also indicates that the company is working on a phone with a notch display and will launch in the coming months. Continue reading “Motorola One Power Android One phone with 19:9 notch display, dual-rear cameras surface in live images”

Apple’s 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus said to be the most popular model this year

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Apple’s new iPhones are expected to launch later this year; we already know that the company will be launching three new iPhones this year which includes the iPhone X-second generation, iPhone X Plus that sports a 6.5-inches, and a low-cost 6.1 iPhone. Now a fresh report from supply chain sources suggests that the largest of Apple’s 2018 iPhone lineup; the 6.5-inch model will be the top-selling model. Continue reading “Apple’s 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus said to be the most popular model this year”

Apple’s 2018 iPhone X second-generation, X Plus and low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone dummy units surface in hands-on video

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Apple is expected to launch three iPhones later this year; a low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone, iPhone X second generation, and iPhone X Plus with a 6.5-inch screen. Apple iPhone X Plus and 6.1-inch entry-level iPhone schematics surfaced last week, and today we have a brand new hands-on video with dummy units of what appears to be the final design of the upcoming apps. Continue reading “Apple’s 2018 iPhone X second-generation, X Plus and low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone dummy units surface in hands-on video”

LG’s first Android One phone with 5.5-inch FHD+ display, Android 8.1, Hi-Fi Quad DAC surfaces

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Google’s Android One program piloted back in 2014 but hasn’t seen the hype which the company hoped for. Now it seems like LG is prepping its own first Android One smartphone that might be exclusive to T-Mobile in the U.S. The device is code-named “cv5a” with the carrier “tmo,” country code “us.” Continue reading “LG’s first Android One phone with 5.5-inch FHD+ display, Android 8.1, Hi-Fi Quad DAC surfaces”

Apple expects to sell more 6.1-inch LCD iPhones in 2018, could release at least one LCD model in 2019: Report

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Apple post the release of iPhone X faced criticism from a section of users for its price tag. Following the backslash, Apple said to be developing production plans for its next iPhones stressing cheaper liquid-crystal display based on the consumers’ sensitivity to the price of smartphones, according to a latest report from WSJ. Continue reading “Apple expects to sell more 6.1-inch LCD iPhones in 2018, could release at least one LCD model in 2019: Report”

Samsung patents hint at possible Bixby smart speaker with touchscreen display, camera for facial recognition and more

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Samsung already announced its plans of launching a Bixby-powered smart speaker in the second half of 2018. Though the company didn’t offer any other details, a new patent from Samsung offers some interesting hints about the upcoming Bixby speaker. Interestingly, Samsung has filed the patent application back in November 2017 and has published in the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) database a couple of weeks back. Continue reading “Samsung patents hint at possible Bixby smart speaker with touchscreen display, camera for facial recognition and more”

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could pack 4000mAh battery with wireless fast charging, color variants surface in render

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is the upcoming flagship that is scheduled to launch later this year in August. The device has been in the news for quite some time and now according to Ice universe who has a solid track record in revealing leaks about the upcoming Samsung devices; the Galaxy Note 9 is said to feature a massive 4000mAh battery with support for wireless fast charging technology.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could pack 4000mAh battery with wireless fast charging, color variants surface in render”

Samsung Galaxy S10 said to ditch the earpiece for a 6.2-inch sound-emitting edge-to-edge display

Samsung showcased an interesting sound-emitting display concept at the Society of Information Displays (SID) 2018 expo last month. Samsung says that the panel uses vibration and bone conduction to eliminate the need for an earpiece. This also helps in extending the screen all the way from top to bottom. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 said to ditch the earpiece for a 6.2-inch sound-emitting edge-to-edge display”

Apple’s 2019 iPhones rumored to feature USB Type-C port

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Though rumors suggested that last year’s Apple’s sensation- the iPhone X would sport a USB Type-C port, Apple unsurprisingly stuck to its lightning port. Rumors are again back, and this time it is reported that Apple is redesigning its chargers and related interface for the next-generation iPhone and iPad devices. Continue reading “Apple’s 2019 iPhones rumored to feature USB Type-C port”

Huawei Mate 20 Pro said to feature 6.9-inch Samsung OLED display

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Rumors suggest that the next Mate series flagship is said to be called the Huawei Mate 2o/Mate 20 Pro in-line with the P-series flagships. Mate series flagships always feature the best in class challenging the competing flagships in the similar price segment.  Fresh rumors suggest that the Pro model of this series could actually sport a large 6.9-inches display. Continue reading “Huawei Mate 20 Pro said to feature 6.9-inch Samsung OLED display”

Xiaomi said to have partnered with Dixon Technologies to launch ‘Make in India’ Mi TV in August

Xiaomi has partnered homegrown consumer electronics contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies for ‘Make in India’ Mi TV that will be launching in August in India, according to the latest ET report. The company will now make 55K sets every month. Continue reading “Xiaomi said to have partnered with Dixon Technologies to launch ‘Make in India’ Mi TV in August”

Android Messages might soon be integrated within Chrome OS

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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”

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

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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%”