Week 26 in review: OnePlus 5 jello effect, Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 debuts
It's been over a week since the OnePlus 5 went official, but the smartphone is still making headlines. It got a new update, broke sales records, but early adopters also spotted a jello effect when scrolling.
Meanwhile, as August draws closer, the Galaxy Note8 leaks start to intensify and we begin to put together the puzzle that is going to be the future Samsung phablet flagship.
Qualcomm announced its first 14nm entry-level chipset and fingerprint tech ready for embedding under the display, while vivo immediately demoed a working prototype with that.
For this and more of the topics that got your attention, check out the list below.
OnePlus 5 owners are reporting a “jelly” effect when scrolling
OnePlus is already aware of the issue and is looking into it.
OnePlus 5 jelly effect is natural, the company says
OnePlus reassures people that it uses "high-quality components", but the bottom line is that you shouldn't expect a software update to fix the problem.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 to have two storage options: 64GB and 128GB
The handset will carry a price tag of somewhere between $1,000 and $1,100
New Galaxy Note8 leaked renders show camera bump, confirm position of the fingerprint sensor
It's been moved somewhat compared to the controversial placement in the S8 duo, but it will still be easy to smudge the cameras when you want to unlock.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Matte Black variant launched
The first market to get the new color model is Hong Kong, where the 5,300mAh battery totting handset arrived earlier this week.
iPhone 8 dummy assembled, shown off on video
Apple's next flagship was given physical form through unofficial means.
Samsung updates launcher to reduce lag, but there’s still more work to be done
Samsung has released an updated version of its TouchWiz Home app.
Xiaomi unveils ultra short throw Android Laser Projector
It's a 1080p projector that can produce up to 150" picture, priced at a reasonable CNY 10,000.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 450: a 14nm process makes it faster and more efficient
The chip is largely based on the Snapdragon 625, which has made a positive impression in the mid-range.
Samsung dedicates a video to Galaxy S8 protective cases
The three cases have either a Clear View front flip panel, two-piece protection or fuzzy back panel.
Sony to unveil flagship smartphone with 6" 18:9 screen at IFA, rumor says
The display panel used has been announced by JDI earlier this month.
Bezelless Sharp FS8010 and FS8016 to arrive on July 17
The two handsets will be identical in all respects but one - the chipset they each use.
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 specs leak: it could have 3GB of RAM
The specs sheet suggests 12MP/5MP dual-camera.
Xperia XZ Premium is now a part of Sony’s Open Devices program
As part of Sony’s efforts to open devices up for aftermarket ROMs.
Samsung to focus on 6nm chips instead of 7nm
The company is regrouping after losing the Snapdragon 845 order to TSMC.
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ (international variants) receive price cuts
Amazon has the devices listed on its website for as low as $666 and $747, respectively.
Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note7 to launch on July 7, new report confirms
The device will make its debut in South Korea, and should carry a price tag of under KRW 700,000 (around $615).
Moto X4 to be the new mid-tier smartphone on Google's Project Fi
A new report solves the mystery of which device will soon join the Pixels on Google's MVNO.
Vivo is first in line for Qualcomm's in-screen fingerprint readers
The reader can go below an AMOLED screen or inside the metal shell of the phone.
OnePlus 5 posts launch week sales record on Amazon India
The OnePlus 5 is a huge success in the country.
OnePlus 5 will get EIS for 4K video with an update
Also, the Wi-Fi connectivity issues will be fixed with the next update.
Asus prepares to launch six Zenfone 4 phones
Five of them would be an update from Zenfone 3 devices, one is going to be exclusive to Verizon.
OnePlus 5 sales go live on the official site
After a week of local sales, the new flagship just went global.
Qualcomm brings in-screen fingerprint technology in Q1 2018
The sensor can be embedded under an OLED display, metal or glass panel.
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- TechLover1
- 02 Jul 2017
- 0En
Well, there is a whole list to talk about, but to say something just regarding 3 or 4 points among all the others: Looking forward for Sony's next flagship (if it will?), to finally incorporate a (almost) bezel-less display alongside with high-end sp...
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