Update: Another render shows a similar front design with dual front cameras, but also shows quad rear cameras arranged horizontally, unlike the Galaxy A9. The flash and sensors are arranged vertically, next to the camera.
Category: Rumors
Apple patent hints at interchangeable ‘universal’ AirPods with biometrics and improved fit
A new Apple patent reveals potential features of the future AirPods and one of the most interesting parts of the filing involves interchangeable earbuds that are equipped with “at least one” biometric sensor, which could detect left/right ear placement and accordingly adjust audio, as reported earlier. Continue reading “Apple patent hints at interchangeable ‘universal’ AirPods with biometrics and improved fit”
Microsoft said to be working on Windows Lite to rival Chrome OS
Microsoft is said to be secretly working on a new version of Windows which is currently called ‘Lite’, based on documentation found in the latest build. This new version is not Windows exactly, but it is a version of the OS that is targeted at Chromebooks. Continue reading “Microsoft said to be working on Windows Lite to rival Chrome OS”
Apple said to launch iPhones with 5G in 2020
With 5G wave slowly taking off among the Android side, Apple seems to be in no mood to rush as the company is planning to hold on until at least 2020 for a 5G iPhone, according to sources. This delay will give a huge advantage to rivals like Samsung and Huawei to win over consumers by bringing phones with 5G early next year. Continue reading “Apple said to launch iPhones with 5G in 2020”
Uber said to be in talks to acquire Bird or Lime scooter-sharing startups
According to latest report, Uber is said to be in talks with Bird on a possible “multibillion-dollar” acquisition and, as a fallback, Uber has also been talking to smaller competitor Lime as well. Uber already owns a minority stake in Lime. Partnership with Lime earlier this year brought electric scooters to Uber’s app. Continue reading “Uber said to be in talks to acquire Bird or Lime scooter-sharing startups”
Microsoft Surface roadmap reveals refreshed Surface Pro, disc-less Xbox, foldable Andromeda and more for 2019
Microsoft watcher Brad Sams latest revelations suggest that 2019 is going to be a busy year for Microsoft as it lays out a potential roadmap of hardware releases for the company over the next couple of years. It includes refreshes and some new versions of products like Surface Pro, Xbox, and also an update to the mysterious “Andromeda.” Continue reading “Microsoft Surface roadmap reveals refreshed Surface Pro, disc-less Xbox, foldable Andromeda and more for 2019”
Apple AirPods 2 with wireless charging case said to be announced in Q1 2019; All new model in 2020: Kuo
Apple AirPods second-gen was initially expected to be announced at the new iPhones event back in September, however, it didn’t go through. Later it was anticipated that the company would make them official at the October 30th special event, but nothing. In a new brief research note, noted analyst Ming-Cho Kuo predicts that the new AirPods with wireless charging case will debut in Q1 2019. Continue reading “Apple AirPods 2 with wireless charging case said to be announced in Q1 2019; All new model in 2020: Kuo”
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with Snapdragon 660, 6-inch FHD+ display and Asus Zenfone Max M2 surface in press renders
It is already known that Asus is working on a sequel to the Zenfone Max M1; the Max M2 (ZB631KL) and Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB633KL). These new phones are expected to pack huge batteries like the predecessor but the most important thing is the brand new design as well as upgraded hardware. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with Snapdragon 660, 6-inch FHD+ display and Asus Zenfone Max M2 surface in press renders”
LG patent shows foldable smartphone with borderless design
LG recently filed patents for the foldable and flexible smartphones names, and now the company has filed patents for a smartphone with a large borderless flexible display that is wrapped around the entire housing and packs very small bezels. Continue reading “LG patent shows foldable smartphone with borderless design”
Samsung said to invest $40 million in Niantic for ‘exclusive games’ including Harry Potter game for Galaxy smartphones
Samsung is said to be planning to invest close to $40 million in Pokémon Go game creator Niantic in a deal to bring out “exclusive games,” according to sources. The deal could be announced within the next few weeks and will also see Niantic’s games come pre-loaded on Galaxy smartphones. Continue reading “Samsung said to invest $40 million in Niantic for ‘exclusive games’ including Harry Potter game for Galaxy smartphones”
Spotify said to have secured deals with major music holders in India, to launch service in Q1 2019
Spotify said to have secured deals with major music holders in India over the past few months. This clears the way for the company to enter the country finally after a long wait. Spotify Technology SA is preparing to introduce its service as soon as the first quarter of 2019, according to sources. Continue reading “Spotify said to have secured deals with major music holders in India, to launch service in Q1 2019”
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus powered by Exynos 9820 8nm SoC surfaces in benchmarks
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10 will be powered by the Exynos 9820 that is an 8nm SoC with Tri-cluster CPU, integrated NPU, up to 2Gbps LTE-Advanced Pro modem. Before the official launch, the first Galaxy S10 Exynos 9820 benchmark has surfaced online. It is internally referred to as “beyond2” and should be branded as the Galaxy S10+ when it goes official. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus powered by Exynos 9820 8nm SoC surfaces in benchmarks”
Moto G7 Play with notch display, Snapdragon 632 SoC gets certified by the FCC
After Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus surfaced earlier this month, Moto G7 Play, sucessor of the Moto G6 Play has passed through the FCC revealing some of the specifications of the phone.
Continue reading “Moto G7 Play with notch display, Snapdragon 632 SoC gets certified by the FCC”
Google Pixel 3 Lite with 5.56-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack surfaces in more live images
Not stopping with Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google seems to be working on Pixel 3 Lite and the device’s live images recently surfaced online. Today, we are getting to see more images of the device and is being compared with other major phones in the segment for dimensions. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Lite with 5.56-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack surfaces in more live images”
Samsung Galaxy A8s detailed specs surface – 6.39-inch Infinity-O FHD+ display, Snapdragon 710, triple rear cameras
It is known that Samsung is working on Infinity O display packed Galaxy A8s which is scheduled to launch in December. It will be the first smartphone for Samsung to pack Infinity O which will have a small cut out at the top to accommodate the front cameras. We have already seen the renders of the phone based on the concept. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A8s detailed specs surface – 6.39-inch Infinity-O FHD+ display, Snapdragon 710, triple rear cameras”