Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini with Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM, Android Oreo surfaces in benchmarks

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Samsung launched the S9 and S9+ worldwide recently. While the flagships are already available in the most parts of the world, Samsung is reportedly working on a mini version of the S9 in China with the model number SM-G8750. The device has now surfaced on the Geekbench benchmark application revealing few details about it. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini with Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM, Android Oreo surfaces in benchmarks”

Apple said to use its own chips in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets starting 2020

Apple is said to be planning to use its own chipsets in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets from 2020, according to the latest report from Bloomberg. The initiative is named ‘Kalamata,’ and is still in early developmental stages but comes as a part of Apple’s strategy to make all of Apple’s devices including MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads work seamlessly together. Continue reading “Apple said to use its own chips in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets starting 2020”

OnePlus 6 with Android 8.1 Oreo, Snapdragon 845 gets Wi-Fi Certification

With OnePlus 5T going out of stock in North America and company officially started talking more about the upcoming flagship and how it will have a top notch like iPhone X, it is very clear that OnePlus is on the verge of launching its next flagship in the coming few weeks. Today according to the WiFi certification, we know that the flagship will indeed be called as OnePlus 6.  Continue reading “OnePlus 6 with Android 8.1 Oreo, Snapdragon 845 gets Wi-Fi Certification”

LG G7 said to feature a dedicated AI button, dual-rear cameras with f/1.5 aperture

LG G7 Neo Concept leak

LG may not have introduced the G7 at the MWC 2018 event but the device is surely staying in the news thanks to leaks and rumors. Today we are hearing that the device is said to feature a dedicated A.I button and f/1.5 aperture. According to the ETNews, the device is expected to go official in Seoul at the end of April and will be launched in Korea in mid-May. Continue reading “LG G7 said to feature a dedicated AI button, dual-rear cameras with f/1.5 aperture”

Samsung Galaxy A6 with Exynos 7870, 3GB RAM and Galaxy A6+ with Snapdragon 625 get certified by the FCC

Samsung Galaxy A8+

Samsung is on the verge of launching the Galaxy A6 and A6+ smartphones in 2018 and will follow the A8 and A8+ (2018) in most markets. Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ were spotted in benchmarks and certification websites in recent weeks. Now the smartphones were spotted passing through the FCC certification.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A6 with Exynos 7870, 3GB RAM and Galaxy A6+ with Snapdragon 625 get certified by the FCC”

Google said to be testing revamped Pixel launcher search bar for Pixel 3

Pixel LauncherWith every major Android release, Google revamps its Pixel launcher to accommodate the device and the new design language better. With Android P right around the corner, we now are seeing a slightly revamped Pixel launcher that will ship with the Google Pixel 3. Continue reading “Google said to be testing revamped Pixel launcher search bar for Pixel 3”

Huawei patent files hint at foldable smartphone with hinge

Huawei Foldable smartphone

Following the P20 launch, Huawei is now again back in the news with a foldable display. The company has patented a foldable smartphone that opens and closes like a book. The patent was filed with WIPO on September 19 last year and is only published today. The patent is titled “mobile terminal folding mechanism and mobile terminal.” Continue reading “Huawei patent files hint at foldable smartphone with hinge”

Snapchat said to be testing ‘Connected Apps’ to let users connect to third-party apps

Snapchat Connected Apps

Facebook is caught with the data-sharing scandal which made users uninstall the apps that were previously connected to Facebook, Snapchat is surprisingly is going the same route. According to the latest beta update, Snapchat might be testing ‘Connected Apps’ to let users connect to third-party apps.  Continue reading “Snapchat said to be testing ‘Connected Apps’ to let users connect to third-party apps”

Facebook reportedly delays Home-Speaker launch over user-data privacy violation crisis

Facebook

Facebook was expected to introduce the smart Home-Speaker at the F8 event in May but now it looks like the company has delayed its plans amid data-privacy practices and the outrage surrounding it, according to industry sources.  Continue reading “Facebook reportedly delays Home-Speaker launch over user-data privacy violation crisis”

Apple iPhone X 2018 and iPhone X Plus said to start at $899 and $999 respectively

iPhone Models 2018

Apple is expected to introduce the 2018  iPhone X and iPhone X Plus later this year and according to fresh reports from RBC Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani, the pricing is expected to start $899 (Rs. 58,320 approx.) and $999 (64,800 approx.), respectively. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X 2018 and iPhone X Plus said to start at $899 and $999 respectively”

Xiaomi Mi 6X / Mi A2 with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, dual rear cameras, metal body gets certified [Update: Detailed specs]

Xiaomi Mi 6X

Update: Detailed specifications of the smartphone have surfaced on TENAA that reveals Black, Rose Gold, Gold, White, Blue, Red, Pink, Gray and Silver colors, up to 6GB RAM, Android 8.1 and more.

Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 6X / Mi A2 with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, dual rear cameras, metal body gets certified [Update: Detailed specs]”

Apple said to introduce new iPhone X color option to restore sales; updated iPad expected in Q3

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According to a report of  Macotakara, Apple is said to be planning to launch a new iPhone X color option to restore sales. However, there aren’t any details about the launch timeline or the color option. The report simply says that “for the purpose of restoring sales of iPhone X, Apple plans to release a new color.” Continue reading “Apple said to introduce new iPhone X color option to restore sales; updated iPad expected in Q3”

Apple’s low-cost 9.7-inch iPad could support Apple Pencil: KGI

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Apple is expected to launch the new low-cost 9.7-inch iPad at the ‘Creative Education’ event tomorrow, i.e. March 27th. The company is also expected to bring in a new Apple pencil at the event, and now we hear that the new low-cost iPad will likely support the new Apple pencil. Continue reading “Apple’s low-cost 9.7-inch iPad could support Apple Pencil: KGI”

Huawei’s upcoming Mate flagship said to sport in-display fingerprint scanner

Huawei Mate 9

Under the display fingerprint sensors are slowly becoming a thing and we are hearing reports that Samsung might include it in the upcoming Note9. This year we have already seen Vivo X20 Plus UD and X21 UD smartphones with the in-display sensor and it is just a start. Today we are hearing reports that Huawei might be going this route and it is said to sport an under-display fingerprint scanner. Continue reading “Huawei’s upcoming Mate flagship said to sport in-display fingerprint scanner”

Apple said to introduce new low-cost iPads and education software at March 27 event

It is already known that Apple has scheduled a ‘creative education’ event on March 27th, and today we are learning that the company is planning to launch a new low-cost iPads and education software, according a new report from Bloomberg. The event scheduled for early next week marks the first time Apple is holding a product launch aimed at education since 2012. Continue reading “Apple said to introduce new low-cost iPads and education software at March 27 event”