Earlier at MWC Qualcomm officially announced that they will soon replace the SD600 series with SD700 series and we also spotted the chipset on one of the unknown smartphones in the past. Today we have got the detailed specs of the upcoming SD700 series chipset.
As per the leaked image, we can see that Qualcomm is planning to introduce not one but two new chipsets under SD700 series with SD710 and SD730 SoC. The latest mid-range chipset the SD710 is built on Samsung 10 nm LPE process whereas the SD730 will be the first ever chip which is built on Samsung new 8nm LPP process which was finalised in Oct last year which will replace the 10nm LPE process.
The new SD710 is having two cores Kyro 3xx cores clocked at 2.2 GHz with 256KB L2 cache and six cores clocked at 1.7GHz using the Kyro 3xx cores with a 128KB L1 cache memory and 1MB L3 cache. The 730 chip comes with two cores Kyro 4xx cores clocked at 2.3 GHz with 256KB L2 cache and six cores clocked at 1.8GHz using the Kyro 4xx cores with a 128KB L2 cache memory and 1MB L3 cache. Both of the chipsets are coupled with Adreno 615 GPU with support for HDR10 enabled QHD display.
Both the chipset do come with LPDDR4X RAM support with speeds up to 1,866Mhz. Both the chipset do come with camera support up to 32MP with 3x concurrent cam and spectra 250 on SD710 and Spectra 350 on SD730 SoC. Both the chipset can shoot videos up to 4K. The connectivity option remains same on both the chipset with Dual-band Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0 on SD720 and Bluetooth 5.1 on SD730 SoC, UFS 2.1 storage support and will also have support for USB 3.1 Type-C port.
The SD730 will also have dedicated NPU whereas the SD710 SoC to have Hexagon Vector eXtensions for machine learning. The SD700 series is expected to launch in second half of 2018.
Nokia is all set to launch the new bezel-less smartphone under mid-range segment with Nokia X in China next week. With few days left for the official announcement, we have now spotted the device in TENAA.
As per TENAA, the Nokia X is listed as Nokia TA-1099 which was also spotted on 3C certification in the past. The device weighs 155 grams and is 7.99 mm thick. Nokia X will be available in blue, black, silver, and white.
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It sports 5.8 inches FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 2280*1080p. Nokia X is powered by 1.8 GHz Octa-core processor probably the SD636 SoC coupled with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD card.
Nokia X will feature Dual 16MP rear cameras but TENAA mentions just a single 16MP rear camera and 16MP selfie shooter. It is fueled by 3000 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.1 out of the box.
After launching many smartphones in Indian markets TRANSSION Holdings has finally launched its new range of Bluetooth earphones- Necklace OEB-E54D, in India. The new Necklace OEB-E54D is launched at a price tag of Rs.2799/-
The ergonomically designed earphones have capabilities par excellence and redefine the auditory experience of the Indian consumers. With a flexible necklace design, the neckband earphones are embedded with magnetic buds and HD voice quality that delivers high quality, crystal clear sound for bass mid and highs. The ergonomically designed earbuds come with an adjustable neckband that ensures superior wearing comfort for the consumers on the go.
With an exceptional design and volume control feature, Oraimo Necklace OEB-E54D delivers high-quality clear crystal sound for bass. The earphones are equipped with Bluetooth Version, V4.1 and connect easily with any smart device. The impressive battery capacity enables you to play music up to 8 hours continuously satiating the need of music buffs, offering crisper sound quality. The superbly comfortable design doesn’t fatigue your ear and allow you to have a long conversation at a stretch and also, have standby time to up to 200 hours. This classy and contemporary pair of earphones can be purchased from various mobile accessories and electronics stores.
Oraimo is offering one-year replacement warranty on its power banks, Bluetooth-enabled devices (earphones and speakers), batteries, flash drives, chargers, and wearable devices, as well as a six-month replacement warranty for its data cables and earphones and lifetime replacement for its Micro SD cards.
Mr. Guoli Liu, General Manager of Oraimo, TRANSSION Holdings said, “It gives us immense pleasure to present our consumer with trendy pair of earphones that offers HD voice quality. It will allow the consumers to enjoy undisturbed music sessions, especially for all discerning listeners. Given today’s generation is always-on-the-move, the idea is to keep the neckband on at all times and also, avoid hassle to untangle the wired earphones. We are sure our product will be loved by the Indian youth and provide them with the comfort & convenience to listen to their favorite music”.
After Xiaomi Valentino we have another Xiaomi smartphone called the Xiaomi Cactus gets listed on GeekBench. We are still not sure what is the exact name of the device. Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi S2 today in China and we already have many budget smartphone listed on various websites.
As per the listing, the Xiaomi Cactus is powered by MediaTek MT6765 SoC clocked at 2.0 GHz coupled with 2GB RAM and running on Android 8.1.0 out of the box. The Xiaomi Cactus secured the score of 802 under single core test whereas 2334 in multi-core test.
As of now, there are no other details about the device leaked. Probably the above device will be a budget smartphone from Xiaomi.
After series of leaks about the upcoming big flagship from Xiaomi Mi 7, we finally have some live images of the device leaked. Earlier we got few cases renders which revealed Redmi Note 5 Pro or Mi Mix 2S like back design.
Today, we have got the live images of the Mi 7 which looks like inspired by Apple iPhone X design and does come with a big notch on the display with curved corners. As per the leaked images, which are not so clear but we can see the front of the device with huge notch above the display probably due to a 3D camera with earpiece and sensors.
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We have a nearly bezel-less display on the sides and thicker bottom bezels. The display is slightly curved on the edges. The power button along with volume rockers are located on the right of the device. On the back, we have iPhone X like Dual camera setup with LED flash in between and fingerprint scanner below it which was missing on previous leaks and as expected will not have an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The next picture shows two devices probably the Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus with a larger display and slightly curvier edges when compared with the younger brother. As expected the Mi 7 Mi 7 Plus will be built out of metal and glass design similar to the predecessor.
One of the images, show off the about the device screen under setting panel which reveals that Mi 7 will be powered by SD845 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It is running on Android 8.1 with MIUI 9 out of the box. Mi 7 is expected to sport 5.99 inches FHD+ display.
Earlier we had spotted the alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite on a various listing like 3C, TENAA and even in GeekBench. Today we have got the official promo images of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite.
As per popular tipster, MMDDJ_ shared some details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite along with official renders. According to MMDDJ, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite will launch at JD headquarters in China on May 21 and will be exclusively available on JD.com
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Apart from that, the same tipster also leaked the set of official promo images of the device. As per the renders, we can see the Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite looking similar to last year flagship Samsung Galaxy S8 with fingerprint scanner placed on right side of the rear camera.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite will come in two colors as per renders with Red and Black colors. Sadly, no Dual camera on the device and will come with the single rear camera. As per the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite will sport 5.8 inches QHD+ display and will be powered by SD660 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
Huawei has now silently launched their very first Android Go based smartphone with Huawei Y3 (2018) in Ghana. Earlier we had got few live images of the device leaked and we also spotted device on GeekBench. The Huawei Y3 (2018) will come in white, grey and gold color options and will be a budget smartphone. As of now, there are no details about the pricing and availability of the device.
The new Huawei Y3 (2018) is made out of metal and weighs 170-180 grams. It is 9.45 mm thick. It sports 5.0 inches FWVGA display with a resolution of 854*480p which is similar to all other Android Go based smartphones.
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The Huawei Y3 (2018) is powered by MediaTek MT6737M SoC coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD card. It features 8MP single-rear camera with an aperture of f/2.0 and LED flash. It comes with 2MP fixed focus selfie camera.
The connectivity option includes Dual SIM with 4G LTE and VoLTE, Wifi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, AGPS, micro USB port, and 3.5 mm audio jack. All this is fueled by 2280 mAh battery and is running on a lighter version of Android with Android Oreo Go OS on top.
Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of video and audio products, today is launching the newest addition to its 4K projector portfolio, the UHD5x projector series, including the world first Alexa-enable home theatre projector, UHD51A, and the state-of-the-art, high-quality 4K UHD home cinema projectors, UHD51 and UHD50.
First announced at CES this past January, the Optoma UHD51A integrates with Amazon Alexa Smart Home and Custom Skills to enable 4K UHD projection to fluidly align with speakers, screen, lighting and more in any smart home setting. It also features a built-in media player, along with a pair of HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 support, to ensure compatibility with the latest 4K UHD video playback devices and game consoles with HDR at 60 Hz refresh rates for unmatched image smoothness.
Adding to its line of revolutionary and affordable 4K resolution projectors, the Optoma UHD51 and UHD50 are designed with the latest Texas Instruments 4K UHD DLP technology that produces 8.3 million distinct pixels on the screen and integrates modern technology innovations in color and 4K resolution for market-leading performance.
“Continuing our success with the launch of the Optoma UHD65 and UHZ65 4K projectors this past fall, Optoma is once again putting the industry’s most innovative and cutting-edge 4K technologies into the hands of consumers with UHD51A, UHD51, and UHD50,” said Gordon Wu, Vice President at Optoma APAC. “As leaders in the ultra-high-definition home cinema market, we’re happy to introduce the new generation of 4K resolution projectors to continue providing our customers cinema-quality viewing experiences at incredibly accessible prices.”
The new Optoma UHD5x projector series features a newly developed 4K precision lens for crystal clear detail in every image. With full 8.3 million on-screen pixels, this series meets the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) requirements for 4K UHD and complies with the CTA High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible display standards. It not only offers 2,400 lumens and a 500,000:1 contrast ratio but also touts an RGBRGB color wheel and HDR10 with Rec.2020/DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut compatibility. This guarantees razor sharp, vivid images capable of showing more details than standard HD – replicating the immersive experience of going to the cinema. With vertical lens shift and a 1.3X zoom for easy installation, this series delivers an incredible 4K UHD image of up to 300 inches.
UHD51A, UHD51, and UHD50 Overview:
UHD51A
UHD51
UHD50
4K UHD, 8.3M pixels on screen
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Sharp details –
· Premium 4K Precision optics
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Wide Color Gamut –
· 100% Rec. 709
· 80% DCI-P3
· BT. 2020 compatible
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Stunning HDR performance –
· HDR10 compatible
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Quiet operation –
· Only 25dB noise level
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Full 3D support
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Advance technology –
PureMotion
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More Flexible for Installation
Vertical Lens Shift
Vertical Lens Shift
Vertical Lens Shift
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Vertical Keystone
World’s 1st projector with Voice Assistant support (Alexa)
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Built-in Media Player
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HDMI with HDCP 2.2 support
Dual HDMI support
Dual HDMI support
Single HDMI support
UHD51A, UHD51, and UHD50 Summary:
UHD51A
UHD51
UHD50
Technology
TI XPR Technology
TI XPR Technology
TI XPR Technology
Brightness
2,400 ANSI Lumens
2,400 ANSI Lumens
2,400 ANSI Lumens
Contrast
500,000:1
500,000:1
500,000:1
Throw Ratio
1.2 – 1.56
1.2 – 1.56
1.2 – 1.56
Lens Shift Range
Vertical +10%
Vertical +10%
Vertical +10%
Weight
5.3 kg
5.4 kg
5.34 kg
Size
393 x 282 x 118mm (w/o feet)
393 x 282 x 118mm (w/o feet)
393 x 282 x 118mm (w/o feet)
Lamp Life
15,000 hours (Max)
15,000 hours (Max)
15,000 hours (Max)
Noise Level (Eco)
25 dB
25 dB
25 dB
I/O
HDMI 2.0*2 , VGA (RGB/YPbPr), Audio in 3.5mm, Audio out S/PDIF, Audio out 3.5mm, 12V trigger, RS232, RJ45, USB-A 3.0 (Power, 1.5A), USB-A (service), USB-A (wireless dongle), USB-A (Alexa)
HDMI 2.0*2 , VGA (RGB/YPbPr), Audio in 3.5mm, Audio out S/PDIF, Audio out 3.5mm, 12V trigger, RS232, RJ45, USB-A 3.0 (Power 1.5A), USB-A (service)
HDMI 2.0 (MHL), HDMI 1.4a, VGA (RGB/YPbPr), Audio in 3.5mm, Audio out S/PDIF, Audio out 3.5mm, 12V trigger, RS232, USB-A Power (1.5A), USB-A (service)
Google finally announces the next big iteration of Android with Android P. We are still not sure what is the letter P stands for yet but Google has revealed some of the latest features which are coming to the Android P under Developer Preview 2 update.
Adaptive Battery:
The first feature is for the most important part of the smartphone the Battery. Google has just added a useful feature called the Adaptive battery which automatically closes the apps which user don’t use much and allow only apps which user uses the most in next few hours with the help of machine learning. With help of an Adaptive battery, the device will reduce the CPU usage for apps by 30%.
Adaptive Brightness:
The next feature is called the Adaptive brightness which we already saw older version of Android with Android L which has got a new update on Android P where it automatically predicts the level of brightness and adjust itself based on background and user preference with the help of new machine learning. It is similar to manually adjusting the brightness now the OS remember the settings and adjust to it automatically.
New System Navigation:
The new Android P will also bring some changes to the navigation system and is completely based on gesture similar to one we saw on iOS 11 with iPhone X. The new Android P will come with Pill shaped home button with an on-demand back button which is hidden and will not show up on the screen.
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The new action includes swiping up you will get the overview mode with recent apps been displayed and below that, we have the predicted apps further swiping up you will enter the App Drawer. With this Google has now combined the overview/multi-tasking tray together to get better user experience.
The swiping up action is enabled everywhere which display the pill-shaped home button where now you can slide the pill horizontally for the recent apps. It also gets the smart text selection feature which detects the text in the overview and one doesn’t need to tap on the app and select the text and act on it.
It also comes with a new rotation button which is located up on the right side of the navigation bar which sets the device in portrait mode even if the device is rotated. It also enables quick action on the go.
Predicted Actions:
The next feature is called the Predicted action which will show up in the App drawer with a separate row just below the predicted apps. The predicted apps sit on the top-most row in the app drawers and predict an action based on user app usage.
The predicted action tab shows the most used contact name with action to directly make a call from the app drawer or even show up the fitness apps used regularly or when connected to earphones it also displays the favorite song last played and one can click on the icon to continue listening to music on the go.
The new Predicted actions will show up everywhere like Google Assistant, Predictive apps, Play Store, smart text selection and even on search results which comes with deep links built on the app which support this feature. Google calls this feature as Slice which shows contextual results which will be made available to app developers later this year.
Digital Wellbeing:
The last feature is for the notification history called the Digital Wellbeing which is making its debut on Android P. This is a new dashboard which will show the number of times user unlock the device, time spent watching YouTube Videos and will also notify to take a break in between, how many app notification users received in a day and many more.
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The developer can add deeper data like what a user did on a particular app. A new feature called the Shush which makes the device enter DND mode when you turn on the feature it basically silents the device with no vibration, notification and even no SMS and calls except favorite contacts.
There is another useful feature called Wind Down mode which will turn the device into grayscale mode via Google Assitant when you go to sleep. You can even assign particular time to Assistant and it will make it happen on particular time.
With technology improving day by day we can see new technology developing every other day. With Xiaomi launching its first concept smartphone with Mi Mix which bought the new bezel-less display smartphones with 18:9 aspect ratio to all smartphones and now we have a new brand entering the concept smartphone race with Lenovo.
Lenovo VP Chang Cheng just shared the image of the Full-screen smartphone on official Lenovo Weibo page. The image just shows the one side of the smartphone but for a surprise, there is no notch on the display like all other brands who are launching their smartphone which look-alike as iPhone X.
The Lenovo VP has also posted a poll asking their fans what is a full-screen smartphone and gives hint that they will break the 94% screen to body ratio display and launch a smartphone with beyond 95% screen to body ratio with no bezels on either side nor on the top and bottom of the device.
Lenovo will launch their first full-screen smartphone on June 14. As of now, there are no details about the specs and features of the device.
