Snapdragon 855 expected be Qualcomm’s first 7nm SoC with Snapdragon X24 2Gbps LTE modem

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Earlier this week Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon X24 as the world’s first 7nm LTE modem with up to 2Gbps download speeds as the successor of the Snapdragon X20 that is being used by in the Snapdragon 845 10nm SoC. The company will likely introduce the Snapdragon 855 later this year or early next year. Now hints of SDM855 points to the chip using 7nm process technology.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S firmware reveals Sony IMX363 sensor, Android 8.0 Oreo and more

Earlier this week design sketch and render of the Mi MIX 2S surfaced. Now more specifications of the phone has surfaced, thanks to Mi Mix 2S firmware files that XDA-Developers got hold of. This confirms that the phone is code-named ‘polaris,’ as well as Snapdragon 845 SoC and Sony IMX363 camera sensor that coincides with earlier rumors. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S firmware reveals Sony IMX363 sensor, Android 8.0 Oreo and more”

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”

Nokia 7+ Android One edition with full-screen display, dual-lens ZEISS rear camera, Nokia 1 press images surface

HMD Global’s MWC 2018 event is scheduled for February 25th, now first press shots of the Nokia 7+ and Nokia 1 have surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. This shows that the Nokia 7+ will be Android One edition and also coincides with earlier leak that revealed most of the specifications of the phone. It also shows the phone in both White and Grey colors with Orange accents.

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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”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specifications, image surface ahead of February 14 India launch

We already know that Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 5 smartphone with 18:9 display and Mi TV 4 in India on February 14th. Rumors about the Redmi Note 5 Pro launching alongside surfaced recently. Now the image of the Redmi Note 5 Pro has surfaced along with the rumored specifications of the phone. This reveals a similar 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 screen as the Redmi 5 Plus that will be launched as Redmi Note 5 based on the new leak, which also coincides with our earlier report.

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Apple said to integrate Animojis into FaceTime, bring tabs for iPad apps with iOS 12

Apple is said to be working on bringing Animoji characters to the upcoming iPads, thanks to the inclusion of Face ID, according to the latest report from Bloomberg. Furthermore, the company will bring its Animoji to FaceTime thus giving the ability to iOS users to use virtual emojis on faces.  Continue reading “Apple said to integrate Animojis into FaceTime, bring tabs for iPad apps with iOS 12”

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”

Asus Zenfone 5 with 18:9 display, top-notch, dual rear cameras, more Zenfone 5 Lite images surface

Asus is expected to introduce the new Zenfone 5 series at the MWC 2018 event on February 27th in Barcelona. Renders of one of the Zenfone 5 variant with 5.7-inch FHD+ display, dual rear cameras, metal body surfaced recently, later press shot of the Zenfone 5 Lite surfaced, now images from the Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (X00QD) manual shows that the phone will have a iPhone X-like top-notch and a full-screen display. It also shows dual rear cameras with fingerprint sensor on the back and a unibody metal design. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 5 with 18:9 display, top-notch, dual rear cameras, more Zenfone 5 Lite images surface”

Moto E5 Play surfaces in first press render

Moto E5 Play

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”

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S design, specifications surface – Snapdragon 845, under-display fingerprint sensor, dual rear cameras [Update: New render]

[Update: A new render of the smartphone has surfaced in China showing a similar design as the sketch that had appeared a few days back.]

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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”

LG V30s with AI-powered LG Lens, 256GB storage said to go official at MWC 2018

LG V30

It is already known that LG has dropped the plans of launching their G7 flagship at the MWC 2018. There were rumors claiming that the company might introduce an enhanced version of the V30 instead. Now according to ETNews, LG is said to launch a new version of the LG V30; the V30s in the Korean markets next month that will make an appearance at the MWC 2018 later this month. Continue reading “LG V30s with AI-powered LG Lens, 256GB storage said to go official at MWC 2018”