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  • OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition announced with 10GB RAM, Warp Charge

    OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition announced with 10GB RAM, Warp Charge

    OnePlus has finally unveiled the much-anticipated McLaren Edition of its latest OnePlus 6T flagship. The Chinese manufacturer unwrapped the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition at a special event in London. Priced at $699, the limited edition variant of the flagship is set to go on sale starting December 13.

    Key highlights of the limited edition include a whopping 10GB of RAM, as well as the new fast charging technology called Warp Charge 30. According to OnePlus, just 20 minutes of charge is enough to juice the handset for the entire day.

    Besides, the limited edition variant also sports McLaren’s signature Papaya Orange Color shade around the the edges. Even the in-screen fingerprint reader gets special orange accents, giving the handset that look and feel of a McLaren.

    OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Specs

    The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition remains similar to the standard edition as far as specs are concerned. It features the same 6.41-inch AMOLED teardrop-style notched display which boasts a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:5:9. It also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection, just like its regular version.

    Under the hood, the smartphone gets powered by Snapdragon 845 processor bundled with 10GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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    In the photography department, the device features 16MP+20MP dual rear cameras with OIS, EIS, and 4K video recording. For selfies, the handset packs a 16MP front-facing shooter with f/2.0 aperture and EIS. The selfie cam is also capable of shooting Full HD videos at 30fps. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will go on sale in the US and Europe from December 13 for $699.

    What are your thoughts about the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition? Let us know in the comments below!

  • Apple’s next iPhone will look much like the iPhone Xs, says analyst

    Apple’s next iPhone will look much like the iPhone Xs, says analyst

    It appears we can’t expect the next iPhone range to look much different from the current lineup.  As according to Nomuar analyst Anna Lee, Apple’s 2019-iPhone lineup won’t be much of a change from the current lineup. Now, this essentially implies that the next iPhone’s design will remain largely similar to the current iPhone XS.

    “We think the three new iPhones in 2H19F will likely have the same form factors (body size and displays) as the 2H18 iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, with some added AR [augmented reality]-related features,” said the analyst.

    Apple is widely expected to launch three iPhone models next year as well, a 5.8-inch model, a plus sized Max model, along with a 6.1-inch LCD model.

    “We think 2019 could be the last year the iPhone uses the iPhone X design architecture, in preparation for initial hardware specs for 5G (sub-6GHz) and AR (augmented reality), before greater architecture upgrades in 2020F for 5G and a more comprehensive AR system,”, the analyst further added.

    Besides, the analyst also notes there’s a good chance iPhone sales would shrink even further during the next fiscal year. The analyst estimates 204 million iPhone units sales is fiscal year 2019, while it’s expected to drop in fiscal year 2020 to 200 million units.

    Apple has already cut production orders for this year’s iPhone lineup. Reports indicate that iPhone XR orders have been massively reduced, by upto 30 percent.  Although, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have not witnessed such reduced orders.

    Apple’s decision to reduce production orders comes as a result of lower than anticipated demand for new iPhone models as well as overall shrinking of the smartphone-market. Reports further cite that weak demand in China is another reason for cutting down production of newly launched iPhone models.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 benchmarks leaked

    Samsung Galaxy S10 benchmarks leaked

    Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S10 flagship series in February. We’ve already come across a barrage of leaks about the upcoming flagship in the second half of 2018. The upcoming Galaxy S10 will likely have two variants when it comes to processors, an Exynos 9820 model and a Snapdragon 855 variant. Qualcomm recently unveiled its next gen flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 855, and the Galaxy S10 with this processor will be launched in the United States.

    Today, an Antutu benchmark listing has revealed scores of both processors for the Galaxy S10. As expected, one of them is faster than the other, and it happens to be Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 processor. Now, this could be because Qualcomm’s latest chip is built using a 7nm process, while the new Exynos chip is built on an 8nm process.

    Going by the Antutu listing, the Galaxy S10 model with Snapdragon 855 scored 343051, while the one with Exynos 9820 pulled off a score of 325067. With that said, both these scores are significantly higher than last year’s Snapdragon 845 which scored 290455 in the same test. However, readers are reminded that these are preliminary tests, and results may get better as we near the Galaxy S10’s official release.

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    As per earlier leaks, Samsung is expected to launch three to four variants of the Galaxy S10 flagship. A 5G version of the handset is also in the works, though that could arrive at a later date. Besides, the top-of-the-range model of the upcoming flagship could pack 12GB RAM and 1TB of storage.

    More leaks about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Leak shows Samsung’s first smartphone with a notch

    Leak shows Samsung’s first smartphone with a notch

    While Samsung promised not to offer a notch on its smartphones, well, beaucse, everyone does it. However, it appears the South Korean giant is prepping its first phone with a notch. According to a report by 91mobiles, the company’s first phone with a notch is purportedly called the Galaxy M20.

    That said, the leak suggests the handset will a have a rather tiny notch, something similar to a tear-drop styled notch as oppsed to the rather chunky notch found on the iPhone X or Google Pixel 3 XL.

    So what is Samsung’s reason to add a notch? The report suggests the company is trying to make the notch as tiny as possible on the Galaxy M20. The notch would essentially hide the front-facing camera. Besides, it would allow the company to reduce the handset’s top and bottom bezels, essentially giving users more screen real estate to fiddle with.

    In terms of specs, the Galaxy M20 is rumored to feature a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to get powered by Exynos 7 octa-core processor bundled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage.

    More details about the Galaxy M20 are expected to surface in the coming weeks as we near its official release. Key sources indicate that the handset is likley to release early next year, possibly a month before Samsung unveils the Galaxy S10 series.

    Samsung is apparently trying its hand at all kinds of design elements for its upcoming handsets. The Korean giant also plans to release the Galaxy F foldable phone next year, alongside a 5G variant of its upcoming flagship.

  • Galaxy S10 Plus concept renders show what the flagship might look like

    Galaxy S10 Plus concept renders show what the flagship might look like

    The Galaxy S10 series is expected to go official in February 2019. However, we’ve already come across a flurry of Galaxy S10 leaks in the past few months. Today, we have yet another leak of the upcoming flagship, allegedly revealing the handset in all its glory. Multiple Galaxy S10 Plus renders have been posted on the web, giving us a good idea what the handset might look like.

    Apart from the renders, a 360 degree video of the upcoming handset is also uploaded on YouTube by OnLeaks in collaboration with 91Mobiles. To begin with, the latest leak indicates the Galaxy S10 won’t feature a rear fingerprint scanner.

    The reason being that Samsung has opted for an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on its next flagship. Besides, we can also see a triple camera setup on the handset’s rear, which falls in line with earlier leaks.

    On the front, the video shows the Galaxy S10 Plus with dual selfie shooters housed within a camera cutout, instead of the notch. However, we can see significant top and bottom bezels which suggests the handset shown in the video is a clone.  Nonetheless, it still gives us a goo idea about what to expect from the upcoming flagship. Past leaks have indicated that the Galaxy S10 series will have incredibly thin or nearly invisible bezels around the display.

    At the bottom, we can see a speaker grille, USB Type-C port, as well as a 3.5mm jack. Besides, we can see power and volume rockers on the right, and the Bixby button on the left.

    Galaxy S10 Plus Rumored Specs

    Besides, puported specs of the device include a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display having a resolution of 1440×2960 pixels. Under the hood, the device is expected to get powered by an octa-core processor bundled with 6GB RAM.

    In terms of cameras, the device is rumored to feature 16MP+16MP+13MP triple rear cameras, along with a dual camera setup on the front. Elsewhere, the Galaxy S10 Plus is likely to get powered by a 3700mAh battery with support for fast charging.

    Readers, however, are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing is official at the moment. Samsung Galaxy S10 series is expected to go official in February 2019. More leaks about the device are bound to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back more.

  • New Galaxy S10 leak suggests it’ll have incredibly thin bezels

    New Galaxy S10 leak suggests it’ll have incredibly thin bezels

    Leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 are flying thick and fast. We already have a good idea about what to expect from Samsung’s next flagship, and everything we’ve come across so far should be great news for Samsung fans. Past leaks have already tipped at an all-screen display with incredibly thin bezels. Besides, we’ve also heard about different camera setups for each variant, including a Galaxy S10 model with five cameras on board.

    That being said, the most talked about change is the Galaxy S10’s display. It appears smartphone manufacturers are in a race to eleimiate bezels from their handsets. And going by the latest leak, it looks like Samsung could take the lead with its upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone series.

    A screen protector was leaked by credible Samsung tipster IceUniverse, which suggests the Galaxy S10 might have have incredibly thin or almost zero bezels on any edge. While one can argue that bezels still exist, but they’re so slim that they almost seem negligible.

    Leaks about the upcoming flagship are starting to line up nicely, and it could turn to be Samsung’s most exciting smartphone in years. Samsung is expected to unveil the new Galaxy S10 flagship range late in February, followed by a 5G variant of the handset about a month later.

    That said, readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing is official for now. More leaks about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ rumored to pack 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage

    Samsung Galaxy S10+ rumored to pack 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage

    Leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are starting to line up nicely. The upcoming Galaxy lineup also marks the tenth anniversary of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, and it appears the Korean giant has something special in store.

    If a recent report is to be believed, the Galaxy S10+ variant could possibly come with 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. If this turns out to be true, it would take Samsung handsets to a completely new level.

    Samsung is rumored to launch four different variants of its next flagship, and the top-end model would likely pack a whopping 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The base variant of the Galaxy S10 is said to come with a 5.8-inch display, along with a dual rear camera setup.

    However, the top-end model of the upcoming flagship lineup is expected to pack a whopping 6.7-inch display, along with a quad-camera setup on the back. If this happens, it would turn out to be quite a massive upgrade over the current Galaxy S9+.

    As far as release goes, Samsung could debut the Galaxy S10 lineup sometime in late January or early February. Besides, a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 is also in the works, which will reportedlt debut alongisde the Galaxy F foldable phone in March.

    More leaks about the forthcoming Galaxy S10 lineup are liley to surafce as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • New Galaxy S10 leak reveals camera details of all four variants

    New Galaxy S10 leak reveals camera details of all four variants

    Rumours about the Galaxy S10 are flying thick and fast. Past leaks have given us a fairly good idea about wthat to expct from Samsung’s upcoming flagship. Now, we have another leak about the Galaxy S10 which reveals Samsung is prepping four different variants of the Galaxy S10.

    According to a report by Korean publication The Bell, all four variants of the Galaxy S10 will feature different camera setups. Besides, some of the details revealed in this report falls in line with earlier leaks, so there’s a chance this report is accurate.

    The rumoured base model, which sources refer to as the Galaxy S10 Lite, will pack dual rear cameras and a single lens shooter on the front. The handset’s secondary camera lens on the rear will get optical zoom. The report also suggests the base model’s camera setup will be a significant upgrade compared to the Galaxy S9.

    The next model referred to as the Galaxy S10, is also said to pack dual rear cameras with OIS. However, the report adds this variant will also have dual front facing cameras.

    The third model, however, will feature a triple lens camera setup. The report suggests that in addition to optical zoom, it’ll also offer a wide angle sensor. Up front, there’ll be two different cameras for selfies and video calls, one of which will offer wide angle support.

    Finally, the top end model of the Galaxy S10 with 5G support is expected to release about a month later. The report suggests this variant could boast a quad camera setup on the back. Apart from features such as OIS and wide angle support, this model could come with a time of flight 3D sensing sensor for AR. For selfies, this one will also pack dual front facing shooters.

    More details about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Apple announces Black Friday 2018 deals

    Apple announces Black Friday 2018 deals

    Apple typically charges a premium price of its products. Hence, buyers usually wait for the holiday season sale to pick up iPhones and iPads at reasonable discounts. That said, it appears holiday season shoppers are seemingly out of luck as Apple’s Black Friday 2018 deals are disappointing to say the least.

    Besides, the company’s Blackk Friday 2018 page itself confirms you’re not getting any dispcunts on iPhone, iPads, MacBooks. Instead, you’ll only get Apple Store Gift Cards if you buy any Apple product during this year’s Black Friday sale.

    Apple has already set the bar for launching one of the most expensive iPhone to date, with the iPhone XS priced at a whopping $1449 in the US. That said, it appears the company still sees no reason to announce lucrative Black Friday deals to attract buyers, despite falling iPhone sales. Hence, what you’ll get if you do decide to buy an iPhone this Black Friday – a $50 Apple Store Gift Card for select SIM-free models. Eligible models for this offer include the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus.

    Apple Watch Series 3 also get you a $50 gift card. However, there are no deals on Apple Watch Series 4.

    There are no good deals on iPads either. In case you’re interested in buying an iPad, you’ll receive a $100 Apple Store Gift Card. iPad models eligible for this promo include the latest 10.5-inch iPad Pro, iPad, and iPad Mini.

    Finally, Apple is offering $200 Apple Store Gift Card with MacBooks.

    Apple hasn’t announced any special deals for its 2018 product lineup. Therefore, Apple Store isn’t the best plave to go if you’re looking for a cheaper iPhone XS or the Apple Watch Series 4. It’s better to check other retailers for discounts on Apple products.

  • Google Pixel 3 available at a bumper deal on BestBuy

    Google Pixel 3 available at a bumper deal on BestBuy

    If you’re planning on picking up the Google Pixel 3, now would be the right as Best Buy is offering a bumper deal on Google’s latest smartphones. The online retailer is offering the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at a bargain that any prospective buyer would be absolutely insane not to take advantage of.

    You an get both handsets at a massive $400 discount. Buyers can get the Pixel 3 for $399 and Pixel 3 XL for $499, down from their original price of $799 and $899 respectively. That said, the deal only applies to Verizon-branded Pixel handsets. However, you might be able to get either of the two devices without being contract-locked.

    Not to mention, Best Buy has also confirmed that you’ll save $400 immediately, as the remaining balance of the phone’s price will show up on your Verizon account. Now, this essentially gives you the option to pay it back in full anytime, along with the option to switch carriers instead of being chained for 24 months on Verizon.

    Put simply, the contract you’ll sign for this deal is basically a $400 loan as the terms clearly mention you can back in full anytime. Besides, you can pay the phone’s total price in installments over a 24-month contract, $16.66 per month for the Pixel 3 and $20.83 for the Pixel 3 XL.

    That said, you’ll still need to pay $30 activation fee in order to unlock the phone. Best Buy has also confirmed that the deal is availble at both online as well as its physical stores. Though you better hurry, the deal won’t last long. For more information, head over to BestBuy’s product page.

  • Samsung reportedly prepping a Galaxy S10 model with six cameras

    Samsung reportedly prepping a Galaxy S10 model with six cameras

    Past leaks suggest that Samsung plans to launch three different variants of its upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship. Now, we have a new report which indicates Samsung is also working on a fourth model that’ll boast top-of-the-line specifications.

    According to a report by WSJ, Samsung is prepping a top-seceret Galaxy S10 variant codenamed Beyond X, apart from the other three models. The report notes that the so called top-secret model will offer 5G support and boast a screen that’ll likely be larger than the Galaxy Note 9.  It’ll be equipped with a 6.7-inch Infinity ‘O’ display with the front-facing camera embedded within the display.

    Finally, the report also mentions that Samsung could deploy a total of six different cameras on this top-seceret model of the Galaxy S10. It could have four cameras on the back and two on the front, according to the report. Citing a source, the report suggests these cameras should offer ‘richer photos and better spatial perception’.

    It’s still unclear whether Samsung will offer 3D sensing cameras like Apple, but the Korean giant will likely focus on AR with this model.

    Eariler leaks have indicated that Samsung will launch a base Galaxy S10 variant along with two other high-end models. The largest of them is said to come with a 6.4-inch display and a dual camera setup. The Korean giant is expected to unveil these three models of the flagship in February 2019.

    Besides, past leaks have tipped the release of Galaxy S10’s 5G model a month later in March. It will initially arrive in markets such as US and South Korea. As for other international markets, its release will likely depend on the region’s 5G infrastructure.

    More details about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Google Pixel 3 XL running Android Q allegedly spotted on Geekbench

    Google Pixel 3 XL running Android Q allegedly spotted on Geekbench

    One of the main reasons users prefer Pixel-branded handsets is because they receive timley Android updates and security patches. The Google Pixel 3 range shipped with the latest Android 9 Pie. And now, it appears Google has already started testig the next version of Android on the Pixel 3 XL.

    A Geekbench listing has allegedly been spotted which shows the Pixel 3 XL running Android Q. This, for obvious reasons, comes as a surprise given the fact that Google will reveal details about Android Q next year. Though, the listing seemingly suggests that Google has already started testing the next version of Android OS on the Pixel 3 XL. As per the listing, the Pixel 3 XL running Android Q pulled off single and multi core scores of 2404 amd 8510 respectively.

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    Android Q is the next version of Android that will arrive on supported Pixel-branded handsets in 2019, followed by smartphones from other manufacturers. Therefore, it’s rather suprising to see a listing with Google Pixel 3 XL running the forthcoming version of Android.

    With that being said, Google also promised that it’ll offer comaptible smartphones an early chance to test Android Q. Hence, it’s possible that some testers might have been given early access to test Android Q build for the Pixel 3 XL.

    That said, there’s also a possibilty that the listing is fake given that it has become rather easy to tweak Geekbench listings. Editing the build.prop with a different version of Android is one of the most common methods to tweak Geekbench listings. For now, nothing can be authecticated or verified, therefore, readers are advised to take this leak with a huge grain of salt.

  • LG V40 ThinQ likely to get Android 9 Pie update soon

    LG V40 ThinQ likely to get Android 9 Pie update soon

    According to a Geekbnech listing, the LG V40 ThinQ may soon receive the new Android 9 Pie update. The listing revealed a 6GB RAM variant of the flagship running benchmarks with a test build of Android 9 Pie.

    Now, this essentially implies that LG is testing its latest flagship for the latest Android 9 Pie update. Though given LG’s lacklustre track record when its comes to providing timely Android updates, one can’t say the update will arrive soon enough on the LG V40 ThinQ. For now, LG’s only smartphone that has been updated to Android 9 Pie is the LG G7.

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    Image Source: Geekbench

    To recall, the LG V40 ThinQ was launched back in early October with Android 8.0 Oreo. It’s the first handset in the V-series to boast five cameras and a display notch. The smartphone features triple rear cameras with a 12MP standard sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the LG V40 ThinQ comes with an 8MP and a 5MP secondry shooter.

    Other key specifications of the handset include a 6.4-inch display with a resolution of 1440×3120 pixels and a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. Besides, the smartphone’s display boasts a screen to body ratio of 83.6 percent. Under the hood, the device gets powered by the latest Snapdragon 845 processor bundled with Adreno 630 GPU and 6GB of RAM. As for color variants, the LG V40 ThinQ is offered in a choice of Carmine Red, Moroccon Blue, Platinum Gray, and Aurora Black color options.

  • New Samsung Galaxy S10 details leak out on the internet

    New Samsung Galaxy S10 details leak out on the internet

    Rumors and leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are pouring thick and fast. Now, new details about the upcoming smartphone are doing rounds on the web. The latest leak falls in line with previous leaks, however, it also puts an end to certain rumoured upgrades.

    According to a report by Sammobile, the Korean giant plans to launch three variants of the Galaxy S10. These three variants will carry the following model numbers – SM-G970x (base model), SM-G973x (mid-range model), and SM-G975x (top-end model).

    As indicated by earlier leaks, the latest report also suggests that Samsung will finally integrate the fingerprint sensor within the display. However, the report notes that only high-end varaints of the Galaxy S10 will be equipped with this feature. The base model will reportedly feature the regular fingerprint sensor on the handset’s back.

    Moving on, the report adds that the base model of the Galaxy S10 will come with 64GB of storage and a 5.8-inch display. Earlier, it was rumoured that this model would come with flat screen without any curved edges. That said, the latest report does not mention anything on those lines.

    The two other variants will have 5.8-inch and 6.4-inch displays, and both are expected to come with a fingerprint sensor embedded within the display.

    The report further notes that Samsung will offer the Galaxy S10 in more color options. These include black, white, yellow, and green. However, the report also notes that some colors might be exclusive to certain markets at launch, while remaining could arrive at some point after the flagship’s debut.

    Samsung is also expected to launch LED Flip and Protective covers for its upcoming Galaxy S10 lineup, sometime in Februray 2019 alongside the handset’s official debut.

    As per earlier leaks, Samsung is rumored to launch its upcoming flagship sometime in February next year. Besides, the Korean giant is also expected to introduce a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 about a month later in March, during the launch event of the Galaxy F foldable phone.

  • OnePlus 6 gets a $100 discount ahead of Black Friday

    OnePlus 6 gets a $100 discount ahead of Black Friday

    OnePlus just announced its latest flagship the OnePlus 6T, succeding the OnePlus 6 that was launched earlier this year. However, the OnePlus 6 is still considered a great Android smartphone which you can get for a an attractive dispcunt from its orginal $529 starting price. The discount comes ahead of Black Friday sales that begin on November 23.

    OnePlus has oficially tweeted that it’ll offer a $100 discount on the OnePlus 6 starting 3am ET on November 20. The handset will now cost $429 for the base 64GB storage model. No to mention, the top-end model of handset with more memory and storage also gets a $100 discount.

    If you’re planning to buy the OnePlus 6T, you’ll get improvements for that extra money such as the in-screen fingerprint scanner, a slighlt larger display, a bigger battery, and minor camera upgrades. However, it does not get the classic 3.5mm jack.

    With that said, there’s not much to distingusih the latest OnePlus 6T from its previous iteration. Both smartphones come with Dash Charge and dual-rear cameras. Even software-wise, there’s not much differnce on the OnePlus 6T from its predecessor. It also gets powered by the latest Snpdragon 845 processor. All in all, the OnePlus 6 is still a top performer, even compared to the latest OnePlus 6T.

    OnePlus 6 Specs:

    Display: 6.28-inch, AMOLED, 19:9, 2280 x 1080, 401ppi
    Hardware: Snapdragon845, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128/256GB storage, 3300mAh with Dash Charge
    Camera: 16MP/20MP rear, 16MP front