Oops!! HTC steps back will not launch new flagship at MWC 2018.

January 26, 2018

After Huawei, LG stepping back with their respective flagship launches at MWC 2018 the next smartphone manufacturer is the HTC.As per Android Headlines claim that HTC will not launch any new flagship at the MWC 2018.

As per the Industry insider, the HTC is now planning to keep a separate launch event for its next flagship.As of now, there are no details about the launch date but it will be launched somewhere in the month of March or April this year.Even, HTC has not yet confirmed the next flagship name which is rumoured to be called as HTC U12.

Earlier there were rumours of HTC will launch their next flagship at MWC 2018 and probably due to Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ launching at the event HTC might have step back from the launch.Earlier we had also got many renders leaked of the rumoured HTC U12 which will have a bezel-less display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and will have a design similar to HTC U11 Plus.

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LG:LG G7 will launch on time, it’s not delayed

January 26, 2018

Earlier we had reports claiming that LG CEO Jo Seong Jin has ordered to start the development of the LG G7 from scratch.Now as per Android Central, LG spokesperson gave an official statement on the above report claiming that LG G7 is not delayed and will be on schedule.

On rumours about the LG rebranding the G-series for which LG didn’t reply and told that company will announce the official name when the time is right.As per earlier rumours, LG is planning to launch the advanced version of LG V30 with LG V30+a at MWC 2018 over the LG G7.

So with LG claiming that LG G7 isn’t delayed, we can expect LG might announce the next flagship in MWC 2018 held in next month.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 live images leaked, no 3.5 mm audio port.

January 26, 2018

Xiaomi upcoming phablet smartphone with the Mi Max 3 is all in news with series of leaks.Now we have got some live images of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3.

As per the leaked images, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will sport a larger display when compared with the Mi Max 2 and will now feature a new bezel-less display with minimal top and bottom bezels.

From the leaked images, it is hard to tell whether there are thinner bezels or having the same old design as the images are not clear.As per images, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 looks similar to its predecessor but with the enlongated display.Above the display, we have the selfie camera, sensor and earpiece.

With Xiaomi Mi Max 3, Xiaomi has ditched the 3.5 mm audio port or might have placed at the bottom of the device and is having just IR Blaster on the top of the device.Probably it features USB Type-C port at the bottom of the device as there are no images showing the bottom of the device.

As per earlier leaks, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will feature larger 6.99 inches display. It will be powered by SD660 or SD630 SoC coupled with 3GB/4GB RAM with 64GB/128GB internal storage.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specs and pricing details leaked, might launch next month.

January 26, 2018

Earlier we have spotted the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 on 3C certification website with model number MET7 and MEE7 which is similar to recently launched Redmi 5 Plus. Now we have got the detailed specs and pricing of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 leaked.

As per leaks, Xiaomi is all set to launch the next flagship with Xiaomi Mi 7 at MWC 2018 next month and now we have new leaks claiming that they might even launch the Redmi Note 5 by end of Feb 2018.

As per leaks, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will be made out of metal with the nano injection molding antenna design.It will sport 5.99 inches display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 as of now no details about the resolution of the display but likely to have an FHD+ display.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will feature dual cameras at the back with the 16MP primary sensor and 5MP secondary sensor.It will have 8MP selfie shooter.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will be available in two variants one with SD630 SoC coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage whereas the other variant will be powered by SD636 coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.The lower variant is rumoured to be priced at 1499 Yuan (Rs.15,000/-) whereas the higher variant at 1799 Yuan (Rs.18,000/-).

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Now Reliance Jio launches Rs.49/- plan for JioPhone valid for 28 days.

January 25, 2018

Reliance Jio has already taken the telecom sector to a new level of competition with its cheap and best tariff plans offering to its users.Yesterday, Reliance Jio launched the Republic Day offer which provides 50% more data along with price cut of Rs.50/-.

Today, Jio has launched the new plan for the JioPhone users for a shockingly low price of Rs.49/-. Yes, you heard it right! the new Rs.49/- plan will offer 1GB data/day with unlimited calls and data for 28 days.

Apart from that, Jio has also added new add-on packs priced at Rs.11, Rs.21, and Rs.101/-.Even Jio has doubled the validity of Rs.98 plan from 14 days to 28 days.So we have got a new reason to buy the smart feature phone JioPhone.

So would you still buy the JioPhone after the new plan of Rs.49/-?

ASUS Named a 2018 Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Technology Leader

January 25, 2018

ASUS today announced that it has been named as a 2018 Top 100 Global Technology Leader by Thomson Reuters. The inaugural program identifies the tech industry’s most operationally sound and financially successful organizations, echoing the prominent position of the company in the tech industry as a leading brand that continues to deliver excellent products and services.

This study — the industry’s first holistic assessment of today’s leading tech companies — utilizes a 28-point data-driven algorithm to objectively identify organizations with fortitude for the future in today’s complex business environment. The patent-pending methodology, developed by the Thomson Reuters Boston Innovation Lab, is based on eight principle pillars of performance: Financial, Management and Investor Confidence, Risk and Resilience, Legal Compliance, Innovation, People and Social Responsibility, Environmental Impact, and Reputation. These companies are those whose final scores across the pillars outshine over 5,000 other technology companies around the world.

“Tech companies operate at warp speed confronting competitive, regulatory, legal, financial, supply chain and myriad other business challenges. Oftentimes, their financial success overshadows operational integrity, making it difficult to identify those organizations with true fortitude for future success,” said Alex Paladino, global managing director of the Thomson Reuters Technology Practice Group. “With the Top 100 Global Tech Leaders, we’ve identified the unique data points that embody technology industry leadership in the 21st century; congratulations to the companies that made the list.”

Visit http://tr.com/top100tech to access the full report and view the complete list of 2018 Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Technology Leaders.

Live images of Alleged Mi 6X leaked,inspired by iPhone X.

January 25, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch a bunch of smartphones this year with series of leaks and rumours about the budget smartphone Redmi Note 5, then the flagship Mi 7 and mid-range smartphone Mi Max 3, now we have some more leaks of the upcoming Mi 6X or Mi A2.

Xiaomi upcoming mid-range smartphone Mi 6X leaked again now with real images of the devices have popped up online.Earlier we had some case renders of the alleged Mi 6X which showed us the iPhone X like Dual camera setup which is separated by Dual LED flash in between.

Now as per the live images leaked, the Mi 6X is having a nearly bezel-less display at the front with thick top and bottom bezels and now features on-screen navigation keys.Above the display, we have the selfie camera with earpiece and sensors.At the back, we have iPhone X like arranged Dual camera setup with fingerprint scanner below it.

At the bottom of the device, there is USB Type-C port with 3.5 mm audio port and speaker mesh.On the top, we just have the IR blaster with a secondary mic.Earlier we had reports about Mi 6X to be powered by Xiaomi made Surge S2 SoC.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ all set to launch on 25 Feb at MWC 2018.

January 25, 2018

Samsung shared the unpack event details for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ on Twitter today.As per the tweet is Samsung teases the number 9 with tagline camera re-imagined.

As per tweet, Samsung upcoming flagship Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will focus on camera with faster focusing capabilities.Samsung has also sent the media invites with number 9 on it which confirms that Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are all set to launch.

From 02.25.2018. #Unpacked will change how you experience everything. pic.twitter.com/llrGt0Q6gF

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) January 25, 2018

As per media invite, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ unpacked event will be held on 25 Feb 6PM CET in MWC 2018, Barcelona.Already we have got series of leaks and rumours about the device and Samsung is finally launching the devices next month.

As per leaks, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be powered by SD845/Exynos 9810 SoC coupled with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/512GB storage options.Samsung Galaxy S9 is rumoured to have a single rear camera of 12MP whereas the Samsung Galaxy S9+ will feature 12MP Dual camera setup.The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will have the same old design at the front as the predecessor with some minor changes at the back.

Vivo X20 Plus UD with under-display fingerprint scanner launched in China.

January 25, 2018

Vivo finally launches the World’s first smartphone with under display fingerprint scanner. with Vivo X20 Plus in China.The Vivo X20 Plus UD is priced at 3598 Yuan (Rs.36,000/-) and is up for pre-orders starting from today until 29 Jan. The Vivo X20 Plus UD will go on sale starting from Feb 1 in China.

The Vivo X20 Plus UD with under display fingerprint scanner is completely made out of metal and looks similar to previously launched Vivo X20 Plus.It weighs 183.1 grams and is 7.35 mm thick.It is available in single colour with Black with Golden borders.

Vivo X20 Plus UD sports 6.43 inches FHD+ Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 having a resolution of 2160*1080p.Now, we have the Synaptics made in-display fingerprint scanner which is placed between the glass and the screen.The fingerprint scanner will be placed between the glass and the AMOLED display panel so when the user touches the display the OLED panel will glow up the fingerprint area which in turn sends the fingerprint chip inside will scan the finger and unlock the device.It can unlock the device within 0.6-0.7 seconds.

The in-display fingerprint scanner can also be used to make payments via WeChat and Alipay.The Vivo X20 Plus UD is powered by SD660 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD cards up to 256GB.

Vivo X20 Plus UD features Dual camera setup at the back with 12MP with an aperture of f/2.0 and 5MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 with Dual LED flash.At the front, we have the 12MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.0.

The connectivity option includes Dual SIM with 4G LTE and VoLTE support, Dual Band Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, micro USB port and 3.5 mm audio port.It is fueled by 3950 mAh battery with fast charging support.It runs on Android 7.1.1 with FunTouch OS 3.2 on top.It also comes with features like Face Unlock, Vivo Game Engine for better gaming experience and also comes with ES9318 DAC+ for better audio.

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TSMC to make the 3nm and 5nm built SoC by 2019/2020 respectively.

January 25, 2018

TSMC the well-known mobile SoC manufacturer who has already managed to achieve the first 7nm SoC is now planning to manufacture the first 5nm and 3nm SoC by 2019 and 2020 respectively as per reports.

TSMC has reportedly has started building a new manufacturing unit in Southern Taiwan Science Park where they will manufacture and develop the first 5nm SoC.As of now, the TSMC is busy with the 7nm build chipset which will enter mass production by Q4 of 2018 as per earlier leaks.

Currently, most of the SoC is built on the 10nm process and with TSMC already achieving the new 7nm process for the next gen chipset which will be first chipset manufacturer to launch the 7nm built SoC.With 7nm process SoC are launching earlier than expected and as per earlier reports of TSMC making the SD855 SoC which will be based on 7nm process which is big loss for Samsung which is still behind with 8nm process and has also lost one more company that is none other than Apple A12 SoC which is now rumoured to be manufactured by TSMC.

Samsung also revealed that the plant in Texas is capable of making the 4nm SoC by end of 2020 and now TSMC planning to launch 3nm process made SoC by 2020.

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