Category: Rumors

2018 iPhones to come with faster Intel and Qualcomm LTE modems, including a model with Dual SIM support: KGI

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Last week KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that  Apple will be launching a 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch models with OLED displays and a lower-priced 6.1-inch model with an LCD display in 2018. Now he has said that the iPhone models will come with a faster Intel XMM 7560 modem and Qualcomm SDX 20 LTE Cat. 18 Modem with support for 4×4 MIMO technology, compared to 2×2 MIMO in this year’s iPhone models that use Intel XMM 7480 modem and Qualcomm MDM9655 Snapdragon X16 LTE Cat. 16 Modem. Continue reading “2018 iPhones to come with faster Intel and Qualcomm LTE modems, including a model with Dual SIM support: KGI”

Sony H3213 ‘Avenger’ with 6-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 660/630, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks

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Upcoming Sony smartphone with model number H3213 and codename ‘Avenger’ has surfaced on GFXBench listing that reveals that it will be a mid-range smartphone with a 6-inch 1080p display. The model number and the display resolution is also confirmed by UAProf on the official Sony site. Continue reading “Sony H3213 ‘Avenger’ with 6-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 660/630, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks”

Apple said to be working on rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone

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Apple is said to be working on a rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone which could be another milestone in leading the AR space on the mobile platform according to sources of Bloomberg. The company is said to be working on different technologies from the current TrueDepth camera which is used on the iPhone X.  Continue reading “Apple said to be working on rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone”

Apple to launch 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, a lower-priced 6.1-inch iPhone with LCD display in 2018: KGI

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The iPhone X finally went for sale this month, and we are already hearing reports of the iPhone models that might launch in 2018, thanks to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to him, Apple will be launching a 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch models with OLED displays and a lower-priced 6.1-inch model with an LCD display in 2018.

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Apple said to ramp up technology for AR headset by 2019, ship it in 2020

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Apple is aiming to ramp up the technology for AR headset which it sees a breakthrough product for iPhones success by 2019 and could ship a product by 2020, according to a new Bloomberg report. Unlike current VR headsets, Apple AR headset technology is said to have its own display, processor and operating system.

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Apple said to be working on redesign of 2018 iPad with Facial Recognition

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Apple is working on a redesign of high-end iPad that is slated to release in 2018 that will feature the Facial recognition and slimmer edges just like the iPhone X. However, the new iPad won’t have the OLED display according to a report from Bloomberg.

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Broadcom exploring options to acquire Qualcomm for over $100 billion: Report

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Broadcom is exploring options to purchase chipset maker Qualcomm according to the sources close to the matter, reports Bloomberg and Reuters. The company is considering on bidding more than $100 billion in what could be the biggest ever takeover of a chipmaker.

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2018 iPhone models to rely on same 6P lens design as the iPhone X: KGI

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Contrast to the market speculations; Apple is said to be to be using the same 6P lens design even for the 2018 iPhone models according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a note to investors, Kuo said that he disagrees with the market speculation that Apple is planning to integrate a 7P or a 2G3P hybrid design into the 2018 iPhone’s rear camera module.  Continue reading “2018 iPhone models to rely on same 6P lens design as the iPhone X: KGI”

Microsoft Andromeda foldable device could feature holographic display and cellular connectivity

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For the past few weeks, we have heard about the Microsoft’s foldable device ‘Andromeda.’ Last we heard is that the company isn’t entirely pulling itself away from the mobile division, with Andromeda, Microsoft still wants to stay in the mobile conversation.

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TP-Link Neffos smartphone with 6-inch full-screen display, Snapdragon 835, dual rear cameras surface

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TP-Link is a well-known brand mostly for their networking products, they did launch few smartphones a while ago. But now it looks like the company is readying a flagship according to the sources.  Continue reading “TP-Link Neffos smartphone with 6-inch full-screen display, Snapdragon 835, dual rear cameras surface”

Razer Phone specs revealed in listing: 5.7-inch IGZO display, 8GB RAM and 4000mAh battery

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It is known that Razer has scheduled an event on November 1st which is tomorrow where the company is widely expected to launch their first ever smartphone. We have even seen the live image of the device sometime back, and today a mobile carrier in the UK has put up the product page of the mobile revealing few of the specs, before it was taken down.

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Gionee F6 with 5.7-inch full-screen display, dual rear cameras gets certified [Update]

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Gionee is all set to introduce F6, a new mid-range smartphone and the successor of the F5 soon. The Gionee F6L smartphone that has been certified by TENAA in China reveals a 5.7-inch full-screen 18:9 display and 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras. Continue reading “Gionee F6 with 5.7-inch full-screen display, dual rear cameras gets certified [Update]”

Apple might drop Qualcomm modem in next-gen iPhones and iPads

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Apple and Qualcomm dispute continue to escalate; A new report from The Wall Street Journal says that the Cupertino giant will drop Qualcomm components and move to Intel or possibly MediaTek for next year’s iPhones and iPads.

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OnePlus 5T with full-screen display surfaces in first press render

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OnePlus 5T renders surfaced in China earlier this month. Now the first clear press render has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks aka Evan Blass. The image reveals only the top part of the phone at an angle that shows minimal bezels on the top along with a large camera sensor, a SIM slot and a power button on the right side. It also shows the phone’s 2.5D curved glass full-screen display and its metal frame. Continue reading “OnePlus 5T with full-screen display surfaces in first press render”

Reliance Jio might stop JioPhone production to launch Android smartphone soon

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Reliance Jio’s VoLTE feature phone – JioPhone which was launched back in July went on sale in India in August. The JioPhone is powered by KaiOS, and now the production of the JioPhone has been kept on hold, according to a new report. It is heard that the company is in talks to bring out an Android-based phone.

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