Android P first developer preview expected to release mid-March

Generally, Google has a trend of rolling out new Android version as developer preview before the official introduction at the I/O event. Following the same trend this time as well, it is widely anticipated that Google might release the first developer’s preview later this month according to popular leakster Evan Blass. Continue reading “Android P first developer preview expected to release mid-March”

Apple to launch cheaper 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2 2018: KGI

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According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is said to be working on a low-cost MacBook Air that will see the day in the light in Q2 2018. In his latest investors report, Kuo says that he is expecting total shipments of MacBook models will grow 10-15% YoY in 2018. Continue reading “Apple to launch cheaper 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2 2018: KGI”

Snapchat reportedly working on new Spectacles for later this year

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Snapchat Spectacles with a built-in camera was first introduced back in 2016, and now according to reports coming in from industry sources, Snapchat is reportedly working on a new version of Spectacles for later this year and a third version equipped with two cameras in 2019. Continue reading “Snapchat reportedly working on new Spectacles for later this year”

HTC U12 with 5.99-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 256GB storage, 12MP + 16MP dual rear cameras expected in April

HTC’s next flagship smartphone U12 is codenmaed ‘Imagine’ and the complete specifications of the phone has surfaced. It is said to feature 5.99-inch QHD+ screen, similar to the U11+ and will pack Snapdragon 845, up to 6GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It is said to run Android 8.0 (Oreo) with full support for project Treble for seamless updates.  Continue reading “HTC U12 with 5.99-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 256GB storage, 12MP + 16MP dual rear cameras expected in April”

Instagram said to be working on voice and video calls

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Instagram is aiming to move past from just being called a place to post pictures and videos as the company is now said to be working on bringing voice and video calling features. According to a report from TechCrunch, the social media giant is on the verge of introducing the calling function as there are multiple references for voice and video calls in the latest Instagram for Android alpha release. Continue reading “Instagram said to be working on voice and video calls”

HTC Desire 12 Plus with 5.99-inch full-screen display, Snapdragon 450 surfaces

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HTC Desire 12 retail box was leaked a few days back revealing some basic details regarding the chipset, display and more. Today the specifications of the Plus variant have surfaced online. Not just specs, according to sources, the Desire 12 Plus goes by the code-name “Breeze Plus,” internally. Continue reading “HTC Desire 12 Plus with 5.99-inch full-screen display, Snapdragon 450 surfaces”

LG said to have showcased its next-flagship in a private conference at MWC 2018 ahead of announcement in June

LG and Huawei backed out from announcing their flagships at the MWC 2018 earlier this week. However, according to a report from Ynet, the company is said to have showcased the upcoming LG flagship in a private conference at the MWC 2018 event. Going by the flake and how viral the video has become in the short period of time, we might actually be looking at the G7 indeed. Continue reading “LG said to have showcased its next-flagship in a private conference at MWC 2018 ahead of announcement in June”

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) and Galaxy J6 with Android 8.0 surface in benchmarks

Samsung smartphones with model numbers SM-J337P/SM-J337A and SM-J600F have surfaced in Geekbench, which could be Galaxy J3 (2018) and Galaxy J6. According to the listing both the phones will run Android 8.0 (Oreo) and pack 2GB of RAM.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Smart TV price surface on official site ahead of India launch, could start at Rs. 12999

Xiaomi just teased the launch of new Mi TV series in India. We expected it to be Mi TV 4, now a temporary listing on the official Xiaomi site has revealed that the 32-inch Mi TV 4 is coming to India and it also reveals the price as Rs. 12,999, which is possible since it about the same in India.

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Android P said to have native support for Iris Scanner

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Iris Scanner which first debuted on the most controversial Galaxy Note7 though failed to create an impact has opened up to a new biometric authentication. With Apple implementing the Face Unlock feature, Android OEMs have developed their own version of the facial unlocking system and made it a mainstream feature.  Continue reading “Android P said to have native support for Iris Scanner”

Huawei P20 Lite with 5.6-inch FHD+ full-screen display, dual rear Leica lens cameras, hybrid zoom surfaces

Huwei P20 smartphone surfaced  online earlier this week, now the P20 Lite, the cheaper version in the series has surfaced online, thanks to @evleaks. This has a similar notch-design as the P20, but the fingerprint sensor on the front has been moved to the back. This is said to feature dual rear cameras with Leica lenses and hybrid zoom. It also matches the design that appeared on the FCC certification earlier this month.  Continue reading “Huawei P20 Lite with 5.6-inch FHD+ full-screen display, dual rear Leica lens cameras, hybrid zoom surfaces”

Huawei P20 with dual rear Leica cameras surface, P20 Pro said to pack triple rear cameras

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Huawei might have skipped the P20 series announcement at the MWC 2018, but the news about the flagships never stops coming. Today we see the freshly surfaced image of the P20 courtesy of popular leakster Evan Blass. Unlike the Pro model, the base P20 is said to have dual-rear cameras.  Continue reading “Huawei P20 with dual rear Leica cameras surface, P20 Pro said to pack triple rear cameras”

Moto E5 Plus with 18:9 display, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor surfaces in press render

We already know that Motorola will be refreshing its Moto G and E series this year. Moto E5  and Moto E5 Play had already surfaced in press renders, now the Moto E5 Plus render has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. Unlike the E5 and E5 Play, this will feature a 18:9 display. This also shows a front LED flash and Motorola logo below the display, similar to other phones in the series.

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Apple said to launch high-end over-ear headphones later this year: KGI

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According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is said to be working on high-end over-ear headphones that are expected to launch later this year. In the latest research note outlining, KGI predicts his expectations for Apple’s “acoustic accessories” pipeline later this year along with AirPods. Continue reading “Apple said to launch high-end over-ear headphones later this year: KGI”

Sony Xperia XZ2 with 18:9 full-screen display, Snapdragon 845 press image surfaces [Update: Xperia XZ Compact and more renders]

[Update: Both the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact has surfaced in more renders in four different colors. New image also shows wireless charging in XZ2] Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 with 18:9 full-screen display, Snapdragon 845 press image surfaces [Update: Xperia XZ Compact and more renders]”