Google is now planning to launch the upcoming Pixel series powered by the Google made custom SoC as per the rumours.The latest Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL are already using the custom chips for the camera. The Pixel 2 camera is using the Google designed Pixel Visual Core chip which makes the device one of the best camera smartphone available int he market.
Now, Google will soon develop their custom chips which will be powering the upcoming Pixel devices similar to Apple which also uses their own custom-made chips for their iPhones.
So Qualcomm will lose its monopoly soon as Google to working on their custom chips. As of now, Google might use the Qualcomm made processor on their upcoming Pixels for few years as it might take time to develop their own chip.
The new Android Oreo update weighs 1.8 GB in size so do download the update on your Nokia 5 over Wifi.Do note that the update will be in the phased manner and you need to wait for some time to hit on you Nokia 5.
Xiaomi first budget smartphone the Redmi 1s is now receiving the latest MIUI 9.2.2 update.Other brands barely update their devices Xiaomi is still providing support for a 4-year-old smartphone but with a catch.
Redmi 1s is running on Android 4.4 and with the latest update the device will just get latest MIUI skin on top but sadly no Android update included instead Xiaomi has included the Oct month Android Security patch within the update.
So if you own a Redmi 1s do check out for the latest MIUI 9.0 update which will bring some new features and also improves the user experience.
After pushing the updates to Nokia 8 now the older generation of Nokia 6 is receiving the much awaited Android Oreo update.
The update weighs 1659 MB and brings enhanced low light camera, new setting UI and enhanced power saving with background activity manager.Both the Chinese and International version of the Nokia 6 are receiving the Android Oreo update.
Apple was earlier rumoured to be working on iPhone X like the display on upcoming 2018 edition of iPad Pro.We also got modern iPad keyword on iOS 11.3 beta similar to iPhone X.Now we have a new rumour which claims that Apple might delay the iPad’s.
As per Apple Analyst Mark Gurman, Apple upcoming 2018 lineup of iPads will be launched by end of 2018.Apart from that, Apple is also expanding its chip business and might launch an upgraded version of iMac’s and MacBooks this year.
As per the same source, the new Apple iPad will come with dedicated Graphics engine integrated with AI.Earlier Kuo also mentioned that Apple will also include the True Depth camera on the upcoming iPads which might also bring the FaceID feature on iPads.
Oppo has now filed some new patents for their upcoming foldable smartphone.After ZTE launching their first foldable smartphone with ZTE Axon M we have one more Chinese brand entering the foldable smartphone race with Oppo.
Earlier we had got series of patent leaks of the alleged foldable smartphone from Samsung which was rumoured to be called the Samsung Galaxy X.Now Oppo has recently filed some new patents for the single display foldable smartphone which can be folded into half and then unfold it becomes a single screen smartphone.
The Oppo alleged foldable smartphone comes with an outward hinge which acts as part of the screen when unfolded.As per the diagrams, there is Dual camera setup at the back when unfolded and once closed one part of the screen can be used for calling whereas the other part of the screen will act as selfie camera with LED flash to take pictures.
Sadly, the device is having thick top and bottom bezels and probably might be using the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio display.We are still not sure when will be the new foldable smartphone from Oppo will be l officially launched.
Earlier we had got few rumours claiming that upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will cost more than its predecessor. Now we have the Korean pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy S9 leaked.
As per ETNews, Samsung Galaxy S9 will cost 10% more than its predecessor.As per the report, the Samsung Galaxy S9 might be priced between $890 to $950 which is $60 more than the Samsung Galaxy S8.There are no pricing details leaked for the Samsung Galaxy S9+.
As per ETNews, Samsung is not increasing the price of the next flagship as it might affect the users who are planning to upgrade to the latest Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+.So we are not sure about the pricing details which were leaked are legit or fake.Samsung might hike the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ due to increase in the smartphone components which might cost more to manufacture the device.
ETNews also claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available for pre-orders in South Korea starting from March 8.
Apart from that, we also have rumours of Samsung to give some freebies with the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+.Yes, as per tweet by a Ricciolo, to provide more value for the high price tag Samsung is all set to provide some free gifts with the device.Do note that, the gifts will be given to selected markets.Earlier with Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ provided Gear VR or Gear 360 camera for free in some regions and countries like India they provided just a Wireless charger.
Now we also got few more renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ leaked.Popular case cum skin maker dBrand has leaked some of the renders of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ with their new range of skins for the device.
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Here are some of the stickers which you can add on to your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ to looks it more attractive.
Earlier we had got few renders of the upcoming flagship from Vivo with Vivo XPlay 7. Now, we have got some more renders leaked which shows the all-new bezel-less design.Not just that, we also got the key specs of the device leaked.
As per the post on Weibo, we got the new renders of the upcoming Vivo XPlay 7 leaked which now look different when compared to previous leaks. As per leaks, the Vivo XPlay 7 will now come with a bezel-less display with 92.9% screen to body ratio.
As per the same source, the Vivo XPlay 7 will be marketed as Xplay7 and will come with under display fingerprint scanner similar to recently launched Vivo X20 Plus UD.As per the source, the Vivo XPlay 7 will sport 4K display. It will be powered by SD845 SoC coupled with whopping 10GB RAM which will be the first device to come with 10GB RAM. It will also have different storage options with 512GB internal storage.
Apart from that, the Vivo XPlay 7 will feature Dual camera setup with 4X loss-less optical zoom with Vivo’s Face Unlock 2.0.As of now, there are no details regarding the launch date and pricing.
Earlier we had spotted the upcoming Asus Zenfone 5 Lite on Russian certification website which revealed the model number with display size. Today we have spotted a new device under the Asus Zenfone 5 series with Asus Zenfone 5 Max.
Asus Zenfone 3s Max has model number X00GD whereas the Asus Zenfone 4 Max had the model number as XD00ID and now we can expect the XD00QD will be the Asus Zenfone 5 Max.
As per Wifi Alliance, the Asus Zenfone 5 Max has now received the Wifi certification.The Asus Zenfone 5 Max has listed as Asus_X00QD in Wifi Alliance website.The alleged Asus Zenfone 5 Max or Asus_X00QD is running on Android Oreo out of the box and comes with single band Wifi support.
Apart from this, there are no more details leaked.As earlier leaks claimed that Asus Zenfone 5 Lite will come with new 18:9 aspect ratio display so we can expect the Asus Zenfone 5 Max too have similar kind of display.
Vivo X30 recently leaked images showed the screen of the device which had a nearly bezel-less display.Now we have got some more live images of upcoming Vivo X30 with the display turned on.
As per the leaked images, popular Chinese Singer and Vivo’s brand ambassador Lu Han holding the Vivo X30 in hand.The device now sports a bezel-less display with all-screen at the front and notch above the display similar to iPhone X.There are slightly thick bezels at the below the screen.
The top-notch carries the earpiece, selfie camera and sensors.As per rumours, the Vivo X30 will be powered by SD670 SoC and will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.As of now, there are no details regarding the launch and availability.
