Android P to prevent background apps from accessing the camera and recording via microphone

Google’s next Android upgrade is just months away, and we already learned that the Android P would embrace iPhone X top-notch design. Although we don’t have the core features of Android P, XDA Developers are now discovering tidbits thanks to Android’s open source commit.  Continue reading “Android P to prevent background apps from accessing the camera and recording via microphone”

Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact with full-screen HDR display, Snapdragon 845 surfaces

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Sony is on the verge of launching flagships and mid-range phones at the MWC 2018 event next week. But before that, we now know few more details about the phones; the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. The Xperia XZ2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC and feature 5.8-inch 18:9 aspect ratio display.  Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact with full-screen HDR display, Snapdragon 845 surfaces”

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact prototype surfaces – rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and no 3.5mm audio jack

Sony is expected to introduce the Xperia XZ2 Compact at the MWC 2018, but before the official launch, the device now surfaces in a new prototype image. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact next to a Xperia Z5 Compact shows a brief design and an idea of what to expect. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact prototype surfaces – rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and no 3.5mm audio jack”

HTC Desire 12 retail box surfaces – 5.5-inch full-screen display, 3GB RAM and more specifications revealed

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A few days ago popular leakster Even Blass revealed that HTC is planning on launching a new Desire series phone that is said to be pushing full screen 18:9 aspect ratio display down to entry-level segment. Today Android Authority has obtained the retail box of the phone named ‘Desire 12’ revealing most of the specifications. Continue reading “HTC Desire 12 retail box surfaces – 5.5-inch full-screen display, 3GB RAM and more specifications revealed”

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with Snapdragon 845, Stereo speakers surface in more press shots

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We are inching closer to the launch of the Galaxy S9 and S9+. We already saw most of the details about the upcoming flagships, however, today we have almost all the details, specifications and even the rendered images leaked ahead of the MWC 2018 announcement. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be powered by the Snapdragon 845, run on Android 8.0 Oreo. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with Snapdragon 845, Stereo speakers surface in more press shots”

Huawei P20 Plus firmware files reveal Always-on display, 4000mAh battery

Huawei P20 series is all set to go official at a special event in Paris on March 27th. With the launch inching closer, we are hearing more details about the flagships. Today according to the firmware files obtained by @FunkyHuawei, the man behind most Huawei and Honor leaks, the P20 Plus variant is said to feature an always-on display and a massive 4000mAh battery. Continue reading “Huawei P20 Plus firmware files reveal Always-on display, 4000mAh battery”

BlackBerry Athena with Snapdragon 660, Luna and Uni smartphones surface

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BlackBerry is expected to launch at least three new phones this year, and the and they are currently code-named as Athena, Luna, and Uni. These smartphones over the past few weeks, have been making their appearance on Geekbench, through configuration files, and in European device registration databases. Continue reading “BlackBerry Athena with Snapdragon 660, Luna and Uni smartphones surface”

Walmart said to be in talks to acquire more than 40% of Flipkart

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Back in 2016 US retail giant, Walmart was in talks to invest up to whopping $1 billion Flipkart. Nothing ever happened on that, however, now according to new report from Reuters, Walmart is said to be in talks to acquire more than 40% of Flipkart.  Continue reading “Walmart said to be in talks to acquire more than 40% of Flipkart”

Apple expected to ship 100 million 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in 2018: KGI

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with new shipment projections and according to him, Apple is expected to ship 100 million 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in 2018. The new model is said to pack iPhone X features like Face ID, ultra slim-bezel design and more.  Continue reading “Apple expected to ship 100 million 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in 2018: KGI”

Samsung Galaxy S9 said to feature advanced 3D emoji, stereo speakers

Samsung Galaxy S9 launch is just days away, and as we inch closer to the announcement, we are hearing more details about the flagships. New to join the list is that Stereo speakers are finally making their way to the Samsung flagship lineup. Furthermore, the S9 duo will also feature 3D Emoji which is more advanced than the ANIMOJI on iPhone X.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 said to feature advanced 3D emoji, stereo speakers”

Amazon said to be working on custom AI chips for Alexa

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Following the route of Google and Apple, Amazon is said to be working on custom AI chips for Alexa that would power future Echo devices aimed at improving the quality and response time of its Alexa voice assistant. According to a report from The Information, the move closely follows Google and Apple both of which already have their own custom AI hardware. Continue reading “Amazon said to be working on custom AI chips for Alexa”

Sony H8266 with Full HD+ 18:9 display, Snapdragon 845, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks

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Sony H8266 which surfaced back in December on the Geekbench benchmark results, is now again back in the news. This time it is the AnTuTu that is revealing more information about the upcoming Sony Xperia Flagship. While the previous leak suggested a regular 16:9 aspect ratio, the new development says that it will pack a Full-screen display with 18:9 Full HD+ display. Continue reading “Sony H8266 with Full HD+ 18:9 display, Snapdragon 845, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks”

Moto E5 Play surfaces in first press render

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Motorola Moto E5 surfaced last month showing the device in its full glory and now we get to see the Moto E5 Play version that will be heading to Verizon and Cricket Wireless as the E5 Cruise. Thanks to popular leakster, Evan Blass, the E5 Play almost looks very identical to the E5.  Continue reading “Moto E5 Play surfaces in first press render”

Motorola patent files hint at borderless flexible OLED screen

Motorola files patents for a borderless flexible OLED screen indicating its keen interest in entering bezel-less smartphone market that is capable of folding and unfolding the form-factor. The company has filed patents in World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and are published on February 8. Continue reading “Motorola patent files hint at borderless flexible OLED screen”

WhatsApp web client gets new login design, WhatsApp for iPad to get voice calling support soon

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WhatsApp’s web client gets a new update which brings it to version number V0.2.8299. The latest update brings new login page design, deleting every reference about supported OS. On the other hand, WhatsApp for iPads to get voice calls support soon according to recent discoveries of Wabetainfo. Continue reading “WhatsApp web client gets new login design, WhatsApp for iPad to get voice calling support soon”