Samsung Galaxy J4 Core Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone with 6-inch Infinity display surfaces

After Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260), the company’s first Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone that was launched back in August, Samsung is gearing to launch the  Galaxy J4 Core soon. This reveals a 6-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 430 SoC with 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera both with LED flash.

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Samsung teases foldable phone; could feature 7.29-inch main display and 4.28-inch secondary display

There have been rumors about a foldable smartphone from Samsung, while some point at MWC launch, while some say, the company will showcase it before the year-end. However, the company is said to have confirmed the display specifications of the foldable smartphone and decided to mount the panel on the outside.  Continue reading “Samsung teases foldable phone; could feature 7.29-inch main display and 4.28-inch secondary display”

Samsung Galaxy S10 powered by Exynos 9820 said to feature first 7nm EUV dual-core NPU chip to improve camera performance

Exynos 9810

Samsung Galaxy S10 said to use company’s self-developed world’s first 7nm EUV dual-core NPU chip on Exynos 9820. One of the features of the AI chip is to enhance the camera. This resembles a human brain as it is a mobile processor with core optimized for artificial intelligence operations such as image processing, image recognition, and speech recognition. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 powered by Exynos 9820 said to feature first 7nm EUV dual-core NPU chip to improve camera performance”

Asus Zenfone 6 prototype with off-center waterdrop notch surfaces in live images, video

Asus has moved past Zenfone 5 and is seriously working on completely overhauling the successor; the Zenfone 6. After the Zenfone 6 prototypes that surfaced a few days ago, now we get to see the flagship in live images. The variant we are getting to see is one among the various version that Asus will introduce at the MWC 2019.  Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 6 prototype with off-center waterdrop notch surfaces in live images, video”

Apple AirPods 2 with ‘Hey Siri’ integration listed on Bluetooth regulator database

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While it is rumored that Apple would introduce the new AirPods with Siri integration at the October 30th event, but surprisingly didn’t mention any detail. Now, new AirPods listings were added to the Bluetooth regulatory database on November 1, 2018, suggesting a refreshed version of the accessory could be coming in the near future.  Continue reading “Apple AirPods 2 with ‘Hey Siri’ integration listed on Bluetooth regulator database”

Apple has canceled additional production of iPhone XR owing to poor reception: Report

Apple, owing to the disappointing demand for the new iPhone XR, said to have halted additional production of the smartphone. The company has informed its top smartphone assemblers Foxconn and Pegatron to halt plans for additional production lines. Continue reading “Apple has canceled additional production of iPhone XR owing to poor reception: Report”

OnePlus 6T ‘Thunder Purple’ color variant surfaces in press images

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OnePlus last week has launched the OnePlus 6T flagship, and the device comes in two colors — Midnight Black and Mirror Black. However, post the main launch, the company usually brings out a new color variant later in the year giving users more options to chose from. This time too OnePlus seems to be planning a new Thunder Purple color. Continue reading “OnePlus 6T ‘Thunder Purple’ color variant surfaces in press images”

Samsung Galaxy S10 to skip on Iris sensor for an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung is known to be working on their 10th-anniversary flagship; the Galaxy S10 line-up. The company is also rumored to be going full-on with the device by including features like in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, triple rear cameras and more. In the latest development, we hear that the company said to have canceled the iris sensor as an ultrasonic fingerprint is enough to replace it. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 to skip on Iris sensor for an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor”

Apple said to introduce first 5G iPhone with Intel 5G modem in 2020

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According to to a latest report, Apple’s first 5G iPhone said to hit the market in 2020. The company is planning on using Intel’s 8161 5G modem chip in its 2020 phones. Intel will be the sole provider of iPhone modems. Intel is also said to be working on 8060 modems which will be used for prototyping and testing the 5G iPhone.
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Samsung said to open Bixby voice-assistant to developers to take on Alexa and Siri

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Samsung Electronics is said to be planning on bringing new voice-assistant features to challenge its rivals in AI. The company is planning on opening its Bixby virtual assistant to third-party developers for the first time at an event in San Francisco next week. Continue reading “Samsung said to open Bixby voice-assistant to developers to take on Alexa and Siri”

LG said to introduce foldable smartphone at CES 2019

LG Flexible OLED Panel

Foldable smartphone tech is slowly on the rise. Samsung and Huawei are the most heard names for the front-runners among the bunch and both the companies will introduce their foldable smartphones in the next few months. Surprisingly LG might be in the race too as the company is rumored to unveil a foldable phone at its 2019 CES keynote. Continue reading “LG said to introduce foldable smartphone at CES 2019”

LG patents hint at Huawei Mate 20-like smartphone design with square triple rear-camera setup

Earlier this month LG has introduced the LG V40 ThinQ flagship with triple rear-cameras that are arranged horizontally. However, the company might be working on a new design for the camera setup. The patents for the same are published by the USPTO United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 23, 2018.
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Google might be planning on replacing Android voice unlock with ‘Lock screen personal results’

Google introduced the ability to unlock the phone with a voice when interacting with Google Assistant. After being removed on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google might be ending the support and might be finding a replacement on all other Android devices given how insecure the feature is. Continue reading “Google might be planning on replacing Android voice unlock with ‘Lock screen personal results’”

Google said to be working on a subscription service called ‘Play Pass’

Google PlayStore

Google might be working on a new paid subscription service in Google Play which might be called “Play Pass.” Google hasn’t made any changes to PlayStore in the recent times and slightest of changes might take few months to roll out. Back in late June, there were reports about an in-development Play Store feature called “Play Pass.” Continue reading “Google said to be working on a subscription service called ‘Play Pass’”

New icon in iOS hints at iPad Pro with no home button, slim bezels and more; iOS 12.1 with eSIM functionality could launch tomorrow

Apple iPad Pro

Back during iOS 12 beta 5, we have seen an icon that indicated the iPad with no Home button, rounded corner, and no notch. It was a small icon designed to be used in the battery widget. However, now we are getting to see more details and clearer look at the 2018 iPad Pro redesigned within iOS.  Continue reading “New icon in iOS hints at iPad Pro with no home button, slim bezels and more; iOS 12.1 with eSIM functionality could launch tomorrow”