Week 26 in review: Note7 rumors, Android Nougat, and MIUI 8
You know it's not the most intriguing of weeks, when it's not a product launch that's the best read article of the past few days.
It's the MIUI 8 global announcement that gathered the most hits this week, even though Xiaomi's latest Android overlay had already debuted in China in May alongside the Xiaomi Mi Max.
Android itself got a name for its next version - N stands for Nougat, putting an end to all Nutella speculations.
Of course there was the typical abundance of Galaxy Note7 rumors and leaks. Chipsets, front panel, battery, the lot, but also a redesigned TouchWiz in development for the new generation got demoed on a Note5.
The iPhone 7 and its possible Pro version also got a round of attention, supposedly photographed in the wild. The 3.5mm headphone jack is supposed to be gone with this new generation, though some sources insist it won't be. Either way, one of our editors prepped an opinion piece on the matter, outlining the pros and cons.
iPhone 7 and 7 Pro photographed with camera humps
A shot at the iPhone 7's underside shows a second speaker grew in the place of the 3.5mm headphone plug.
Editorial: Headphone jack vs. USB audio. Which is better?
Ever since the first rumors that popped up late last year that Apple will be dropping the headphone jack from its next iPhone, the tech world has gone into a tizzy.
ZTE nubia Z11 is official with Snapdragon 820, 6GB of RAM
As expected, ZTE has taken the wraps off its newest flagship smartphone today in China.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to be allegedly announced on August 2, also said to have 3600mAh battery
Russian blogger says the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be unveiled on Aug 2 and will feature a 3,600mAh battery.
Note 7 TouchWiz UI beta leaked, complete with core app APKs
Samsung's TouchWiz UI will be getting quite the facelift. New visual cues, simplified elements, and blur effects are apparent throughout.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 cases confirm it will have a curved display
Just like many past rumors have said, it looks like the Note is going for the edge screen this year.
Asus ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and ZenFone 3 Ultra to go on sale next month
The launch is set for July 12, around a couple of weeks from now.
New Galaxy Note7 leak reveals SD821 and Exynos 8893-powered variants
Presumably, the former will be aimed at markets like the US, while the latter will be available in developing regions.
5.5-inch HTC Nexus phone codenamed Marlin has its specs leaked
This leak follows the one from last week detailing the smaller upcoming Nexus device codenamed Sailfish.
Android N is Android Nougat, Google reveals
The company has unveiled the new name along with the corresponding new statue on its lawn in Mountain View, California.
Apple may be working on a darker color for the iPhone 7
A darker Space Black is available for the Apple Watch, maybe it's coming to the iPhone 7 too.
The Turing phone is apparently still alive
First "evaluation" units are expected to ship on July 12.
Google Maps update brings sharper satellite imagery
Google Maps satellite imagery has received a major boost in quality. Thanks to the new Landsat 8 satellite, the images are now sharper with better color.
New mysterious Xiaomi "markw" device spotted on Geekbench
The handset appears to be powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC with 3GB of RAM.
Galaxy Note7 will have an iris scanner, leaked front panel shows
A couple of newly leaked images claim to depict the front fascia of the upcoming smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro international variant launched
The device is currently available for purchase in Malaysia for RM 1,999 or around $500.
Sharp Aquos Mini is the best mini you can't buy
It's available in Japan and has many awesome features - waterproof, 120Hz screen, pressure sensitive sides and more.
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