Week 27 in review: Note 7, iPhone 7 and Xiaomi Mi5s rumors
Fall is drawing closer and that can only mean one thing - new iPhones and the next addition to Samsung's coveted Note series are on the way. As was already established, both bear the "7" moniker. A lot is still a major mystery about the Galaxy Note7, but we are starting to slowly lift the curtain with news on new S Pen features and an ever-growing number of leaked benchmarks, albeit slightly conflicting ones. But probably best of all, traces of the 6-inch variant of the phablet have started popping up quite frequently.
As for the iPhone 7, we are now hearing rumors of wireless charging and waterproofing - both quite viable, in the grand scheme of Samsung/Apple game. A set of leaked schematics might also offer an early warning and explanation as to why all your current iPhone accessories won't fit the iPhone 7. Cupertino has allegedly decided to make it narrower and shorter and just a hair thicker.
Xiaomi has also been soaking up the spotlight this week. Industry sources claim the Chinese giant is planning to out a $600 flagship-offer this year and going by other rumors, it might very well be the Mi 5s - a refreshed flagship with a dual-camera setup. The Mi Max has also been turning some heads, now with a new 2GB RAM, plus 16GB storage version for only $179.
In other news, what is said to be a future Nexus handset from HTC was spotted on Geekbench. Also, a few new devices were unveiled, notably the Sharp Aquos 507SH - the first Android One device in Japan. And then there are two new mid-range offers from LG - the X5 and X Skin.
HTC Nexus 2016 (codenamed Marlin) now spotted on Geekbench
The benchmark listing reveals quad-core 1.6GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and Android Nougat.
Sharp Aquos 507SH is Japan's first Android One phone
It's small(ish) with a 5" screen, IP58 waterproof too.
LG unveils X5 and X Skin mid-rangers
Both are similar to the LG X Power sans the battery. The LG X5 has a 5.5" screen, the LG X Skin 5".
Honor V8 Max visits TENAA: giant 6.6" QHD AMOLED display, 4,400mAh battery
Still weighs a manageable 219g.
Samsung is now testing Galaxy Note7 prototypes running Android 7.0 Nougat
This has surfaced through a public benchmark database.
Galaxy Note7 variant with 6-inch display spotted on Zauba
Rumors/leaks so far only suggested a 5.8-inch screen.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Wide with 5.5-inch display, 13MP camera
Carrying a $275 price tag, the device will be available for purchase in South Korea later this month.
Galaxy Note7 now spotted on AnTuTu with SD820 SoC, QHD display
The device has already been spotted on Geekbench but carrying a different model number and specs.
A $600 Xiaomi phone coming this year
Xiaomi co-founder Liwan Jiang made the revelation. He, however, stressed that despite its high price point, the device will still offer more value for money.
New schematics hint the iPhone 7 will be shorter, narrower and just a bit chubbier
The phone will likely feel almost identical to the iPhone 6s, but old accessories won't fit.
OnePlus 3 update with sRGB mode and better RAM management isn't rolling out anymore
Yesterday was a good day for OnePlus 3 owners, because the Chinese company announced the start of the over-the-air rollout for a new software update, Oxygen OS 3.2. This brings with it some much-reque...
$4 smartphone Freedom 251 is dead, Ringing Bells outs six new phones
You can now be sure the Freedom 251 $4 smartphone won't be happening.
Samsung introduces world's first UFS card line-up
Samsung Electronics has announced the world's first UFS removable memory card based on the JEDEC Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 1.0 Card Extension Standard for mobile devices. These will be available i...
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 rumored to go on open sale this October
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - which was launched earlier last month with OLED display, IP67 water and dust resistance, and $23 price tag - will go on open sale starting October this year, according to latest...
LeEco Le 2 gets a major update with eUI v5.8
The first firmware update fixes lots of bugs, adds very large font size and app lock functionality.
Snapdragon 820 Galaxy S7 and S7 edge finally rooted
Back in March, around the time of the Galaxy S7’s launch, users were upset to find that their devices (US models) did not have an unlockable bootloader. And while that still remains true to this day,...
Xiaomi outs a new teaser; likely for the Mi Note 2
The image in question just says '2>5' with a caption that translates roughly as "Love it, no one lose."
Leak hints at new S Pen and Air Commands on the Samsung Galaxy Note7
The phablet will, allegedly, be getting some quick-access dictionary and text to speech features.
Coveted OnePlus 3 update brings sRGB mode and better RAM management
Improved GPS performance is also high on the list of changes.
Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5s render leaks, reveals dual camera setup
There were reports last month that the Chinese company is purchasing dual-camera modules from Samsung for its upcoming phones.
Alleged Oppo Find 9 render surfaces online
While the Oppo branding isn't visible, the distinct notification LED strip (dubbed Skyline Breathing Light) does suggest it's an Oppo phone.
New leak suggests Mi 5s will sport 5.5-inch display
Previously, it was being said that the screen-size of the phone will be same as that of the Mi 5, i.e, 5.15-inch.
Moto G4 Play spotted on documents coming to India for INR 8999, according to source
Lower-end Moto G4 Play is allegedly making its way to India, but there is yet no firm date of when that could be.
New Xiaomi Mi Max version with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage is out in China for $179
It's the new entry-level option if you want to purchase the huge phablet.
New Asus phone spotted on GFXBench
The handset seems to come with a 5.5-inch FullHD display, octa-core SoC, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
Samsung's high-end clamshell for the year to bump screen size to 4.2"
Codenamed Veyron, the device with internal designation SM-W2017 has been imported to India for testing.
Mockup render portrays the two upcoming HTC Nexus smartphones
These will essentially look identical, save for there being a size difference.
Apple patents Split View, Slide Over and 3D Touch features
A total of 12 design patents have been granted by the Hong Kong Patent and Trademark Office.
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- AnonD-549785
- 10 Jul 2016
- r$5
Smart people would know that companies like xiaomi and oneplus are pushing other companies to do better But mostly the companies fail to improve Cough cough Apple Cough cough
- AnonD-383472
- 10 Jul 2016
- 7tt
When will Xiaomi branch out into other countries? As in Western markets
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- 10 Jul 2016
- uuT
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