Budget 6.1-inch iPhone envisioned next to iPhone X in high-quality renders

Take a look at what could be a pretty close rendition of the entry level iPhone for 2018. The renders were made with the recent rumors and leaks in mind and show an iPhone with a 6.1-inch LCD, which is slightly larger than the iPhone X. Another differentiating factor is the single camera on the back and possibly the use of aluminium for the frame, instead of the stainless steel used in the iPhone X. The back of the 6.1-inch iPhone is said to be glass, like on all current iPhone models so it's an easy assumption that it will also have wireless charging. If a recent rumor...

Motorola One poses for a photo once again

Okay, let's set the record straight. Motorola seems to be preparing more than one phone under the One series as per latest leaks. The first reports showed a metal body with notched display and fairly thin bezels, while recently another Motorola One device surfaced with strikingly similar design. The latter comes with glass back and slightly altered dual camera design compared to the One Power. Motorola One in white This could mean that both handsets are part of the same family with the first one being the budget variant. Anyway, two more live photos surfaced of what appears to be...

Galaxy Note9 colors revealed by S Pen versions, 8GB version benchmarked

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 will debut a new color option - brown - but there are more changes compared to the Galaxy Note8 palette. The color options can be gleaned from a list of S Pen versions (their colors will, of course, match the main body of the phone). So here are the colors: PN960BBEGWW: black PN960BJEGWW: gray PN960BVEGWW: violet / purple PN960BLEGWW: blue PN960BAEGWW: brown If you remember, the Galaxy Note8's Orchid Gray color option was more of a violet hue, despite its name. But with the Galaxy Note9 there is explicit separation between Gray and...

MIUI 10 confirmed to hit 28 Xiaomi devices

Xiaomi is well-known for its updates of older devices to the newest user interface. Back in January, the 3.5-year old Redmi 1s got MIUI 9 and the Chinese company will keep the tradition with the new MIUI 10. According to an announcement on the official MIUI forum, the 3-year old Mi 4c is among the devices that will receive the latest version. Global ROM is currently in beta testing and the program will finish on July 24, but some current flagships like the Xiaomi Mi 8 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S have already started to receive a notification that their international OTA update has...

Asus ZenFone 5z to launch in India tomorrow, cost less than the OnePlus 6

We've known that the ZenFone 5z will be launching on July 4 in India exclusively on Flipkart for some time now, but price wasn't revealed up until now. It seems that Flipkart has accidentally uploaded all of the ZenFone 5z variants' pricing. Screenshots of the ZenFone 5z variants on Flipkart with pricing The device will be offered in two colors - Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver while storage configurations are 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. The starting price is INR 29,999 ($438) for the 6GB/64GB model, INR 32,999 ($482) for the 8GB/128GB variant and INR 36,999 ($540) for the the most...

iOS App Store turns 10 - here are the top apps of all time

Apple's iOS App Store will turn 10 years old on July 10 so to commemorate this, app analytics firm App Annie has made a detailed report of the top apps and games in the App Store, spanning 2010 (when it started tracking the App Store) to today. The report is divided between Apps and Games and then by most downloaded and the most profitable - the paid ones. Top Apps by download and revenue The most downloaded apps are Facebook and Facebook Messenger, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp Messenger. But in terms of top apps ranked by consumer spend it's the subscription services that...

Snapdragon 845-powered vivo 1805 visits TENAA

Currently there is only one vivo phone with a Snapdragon 845 chipset - the NEX S. There just might be a second phone on the way, though Geekbench 4 doesn't give enough details to tell for sure. A "vivo 1805" was benchmarked with Qualcomm's top chipset. It ran Android 8.1 and packed 8 GB of RAM. There's a few megs of difference between the NEX S and the 1805, but again that's not enough to be certain that these are different devices. Looking at vivo's lineup, it can definitely use a few more Snapdragon 845 entries. There are plenty of phones with the Snapdragon 660 - like the Z1, V9...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 renders reveal design

After the lengthy article about the Galaxy Note9's features the other day, we've got a pretty good idea about what to expect during the phone's official launch on August 9. Note9 with case But that doesn't mean that the rumor mill has stopped spinning. In fact, the latest batch of rendered images gives us a good look at what the Galaxy Note9 will look like. And as stated before, the device won't be offering any substantial changes in the design department. How the Note9 should look like in different colors based on previous reports We still have the curved front...

OnePlus 6 Red edition hands-on

This is the OnePlus 6 in the new red color. There is not much to say except that it is the OnePlus 6, in red color. As you can see, it is extremely red. OnePlus told us something about adding an anti-reflective layer to the six panels of glass, which is what gives it the shimmering look, but that's not important. The important thing is that it is very, very red. Even the front is red, courtesy of the new wallpaper exclusive to this edition. Even the sides are red with a glossy finish and matching red buttons. It's even more red than the red OnePlus...

Sony will begin Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-orders in China on July 11

Sony will start taking pre-orders for the Xperia XZ2 Premium in China on July 11 and will hold a special announcement event for the flagship on July 22 in Guangzhou. We expected Sony to reveal the shipping date and exact price of the Xperia XZ2 Premium in China today but it just gave us the pre-order dates. Rumors give an estimate of around CNY 6,000/€780/$900 and it may start shipping on July 22, the day of its Chinese induction event. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-orders in China open July 11 The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium will go on sale in the US on July 9 through Amazon and...

Mi Max 3 Pro certified by NCC, imminent launch confirmed

The National Communication Commission (NCC) certified a phone with model number M1804E4A on June 25, which is likely the previously rumored Mi Max 3 Pro. The certification document not only confirms the existence of such device but also hints at nearing launch, probably alongside the regular Mi Max 3 as the CEO has said before. For now, we know that the Mi Max 3 will come with the less powerful Snapdragon 636 while the Pro version will boast a Snapdragon 710 chipset and most of the other specs will probably be shared across the two phablets. Both devices should pop up in just a few...

Vivo Z10 goes official with 24MP selfie camera

Vivo India introduced the latest addition to its smartphone portfolio. The phone is called vivo Z10 and is simply a renamed vivo V7+ with 32 GB storage, instead of the original 64 GB. The vivo Z10 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and has 4 GB RAM. The display is 6" with HD+ resolution and tall 18:9 ratio. There is a 16 MP camera on the back with Ultra HD mode that makes 64 MP photos through image stacking. The selfie snapper is 24 MP, coupled with an LED flash. Sadly, the vivo Z10 runs Android Nougat 7.1, but at least it has a face-unlocking feature called Face Access. The...

Oppo A5 design confirmed, specs revealed through TENAA listing

A few days ago, a phone similar to Oppo's Realme 1 handset appeared online - the so-called Oppo A5. Of course, specs are different and the A5 sports a dual camera instead of just one on the back but we suspect it will be just as affordable as the Realme 1 in India. The latest TENAA listing reveals a bit more about the device and since it's seeking certification from the Chinese authorities, we assume it's going to be for its home market. According to the listing, the A5 will be powered by a Snapdragon 450 paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The screen...

Honor 10 GT with 8 GB RAM unveiled

Huawei announced the Honor 10 with 6 GB RAM back in May, but a mightier version was just unveiled in China. It is dubbed Honor 10 GT and has 8 GB RAM and will begin shipping on July 24. It will also come with the latest GPU Turbo and tripod-free Night Mode update out of the box. Aside from the expanded RAM, everything else in the GT version is identical to the vanilla Honor 10 - tall 5.84" display with 19:9 ratio, Kirin 970 chipset with AI features and dual camera with one RGB sensor and the secondary being monochrome. Huawei said at an event today in China that the new GPU...

Deals: Free memory card with Samsung flagships, discounts on iPhone 8 and Xperia XZ1

A few sweet US deals are available today on Samsung, Apple and Sony smartphones. Free memory card (up to 256GB) with Galaxy S9/S9+ and Note8 Samsung is offering a free microSD card if you purchase any of the company's current flagship smartphones, including the Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note8. For Galaxy S9 series, memory card size depends on the internal memory of the device you purchase - for example, if you go for a 64GB Galaxy S9, you'll get a 64GB card. For Note8 however, the max you'll get is a 64GB card. The promo ends July 31, and you can redeem your offer by August...

Meizu 16 to arrive on August 26

The upcoming Meizu flagship will be called Meizu 16 and will arrive as a successor of the anniversary Meizu 15 phone. Up until now, we knew the device is expected sometime in August, but without an exact date. According to sources from China, Meizu CEO Jack Wong said the phone will arrive on August 26 and will be available for order right after the launch. The Meizu 16 is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 845. Rumors and leaks have been pointing to an under-display fingerprint scanner and a large tall screen. Other reports suggested a pressure-sensitive home button under the eventual...

Here's what upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 may look like

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has been spotted in benchmarks several times and has also received certifications like WiFi, Bluetooth, and FCC. However, we didn't get to see the device all this while. Well, that changes now, as an official render of the tablet has leaked, showing both its front and back. The first thing that catches attention is bezels, which are relatively thinner when compared to the Galaxy Tab S3. This, along with the fact that there's no physical home button this time around, means larger display area, hence a different aspect ratio as well. Missing home button...

Nokia 3.1 goes on sale in US

HMD had announced last week the Nokia 3.1 will go on sale in the US on July 2. Well, the day has arrived and inline with what was promised, the device is now available to purchase in the region. Retailer Best Buy has the handset in stock, and is selling it for $160. Available color options include black. Amazon was also listed as the official sales partner for the Nokia 3.1 in the US, but a quick look at the phone's listing on the retailer's website reveals the device is "currently unavailable." Aside from Best Buy and Amazon, B&H also has a Nokia 3.1 listing, but the device is...

Instagram introduces "you're all caught up" feature

Instagram just introduced a new feature that will let you know when you're caught up with all posts from the last two days. The Facebook-owned photo sharing platform will show you a "You're all caught up" message once you're totally up to date. Is this really how Instagram scrollers are using the platform though? We've heard that it can be difficult to keep track of your seen posts. With this message, you'll have a better understanding of your Feed and know you haven't missed recent photos or videos. - Instagram We are very skeptical about this "feature". Instagram changed to a...

BlackBerry releases official guided tour video

Today, BlackBerry released a walkthrough video that covers all the selling points of the BlackBerry KEY2. The timing is great, as the phone just went on pre-sale in the United States with general availability coming July 13. The video walks the viewer through many of the KEY2's features, particularly the keyboard shortcuts, Locker, BlackBerry Hub, and transferring content over from your current device. There are even a couple of shots of the KEY2 that highlight the fact that the phone actually has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The BlackBerry KEY2 is the second iteration of the "KEY" line...

WhatsApp groups can now be set so only admins post

WhatsApp keeps on adding features to its group chat functionality. Over the past few months, we've seen additions such as group descriptions, a catch up feature, and protection for those who keep being re-added to groups they've left. Today it's time for another group-specific thing to roll out. There's a new setting that only allows admins to send messages to a group. The Facebook-owned service says this will come in handy when the groups are set up as a way to distribute important announcements and information - groups for parents and teachers at schools, community centers, and...

Deals: refurbished iPhone 7 and OnePlus 3T available on eBay UK

Here are a couple of good UK deals for two of the best phones from 2016 - the iPhone 7 and OnePlus 3T. These are unlocked refurbished handsets and their software support story is pretty good. The iPhone 7 starts at £260 for the 32 GB version in Good condition, £330 for the 128 GB model and £370 for 256 GB. A pristine unit will set you back £425 (new units are available from Apple for £550), it's available only in 32 GB flavor. The OnePlus 3T is £170 with 64 GB storage, Gunmetal and Soft Gold colors are available. The iPhone will get iOS 12, which was unveiled just a week ago....

Photos show an iPhone fast charger with USB-C

These blurry photos purport to show the new Apple charger for iPhones. It's just an engineering sample, but it could bring two major improvements - USB-C and fast charging. The charger outputs either 5V at 3A (15W) or 9V at 2A (18W). That's a massive jump over the lowly 5W charger that is bundled with the current Apple phones, including the $1000 iPhone X. Even the 12W iPad charger is slower than this one. Apple fast charger with a USB-C port, an engineering sample This power comes out of a USB-C port, which also means that buyers will get a USB-C to Lightning cable in the...

Xiaomi CEO shares Mi Max 3 retail box, hints at prompt release

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun has posted an image of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3's retail box with a short message attached to it saying that there is a possibility of the phone being released soon. As leaks go this one doesn't reveal much but is 100% accurate. It reaffirms that Xaiomi's behemoth phone will likely launch in China this month. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will use a 6.9-inch 18:9 screen of 1080x2160px resolution, a Snapdragon 710 with up to 6GB of RAM and pack in a 5,500mAh battery. It is expected to launch at a price of CNY 1,699/€220 this month. The Mi Max 3 will likely make it...

Google releases July security update for Pixels and Nexuses

Another month, another Android security update released by Google for its Pixel and Nexus devices - and it comes right on time no less, this being the first Monday of July. As usual, the company has put up factory images and full OTA zip files which you can flash manually onto your phone if you're so inclined. The over-the-air rollout should follow within a few days. The new build numbers are OPM2.171026.006.G1 for the Pixel 2 and 2 XL (except for units used on T-Mobile, which get OPM4.171019.021), OPM4.171019.021.P1 for the Pixel and Pixel XL, OPM6.171019.030.E1 for the Nexus 5X...