Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs confirmed – 6.9-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636, 6GB RAM, AI dual rear cameras, 5500mAh battery; price hinted

Last week Xiaomi confirmed that it will unveil the Mi Max 3 smartphone in China on July 19th. Yesterday, Xiaomi co-founder and President Bin Lin shared images of the smartphone in Blue Black and Gold colors. Today the company has posted the detailed specifications of the smartphone. All these coincide with earlier rumors. The company also revealed AI features for the camera that can detect 206 scenes, AI voice assistant, AI face unlock and more. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specifications 6.99-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage MIUI based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 12MP rear camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4µm pixel size, Dual PD focus, LED flash, 5MP secondary rear camera 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 176.15×87.4×7.99mm; Weight: 221g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 / 5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 5500mAh (typical) / 5400mAh (minimum) battery with Quick Charge 3.0 The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has hinted that pricing will start at 1_99 yuan without revealing the second digit. There are also rumors of Snapdragon 710-powered version, but the company has ...

OnePlus 6 OxygenOS 5.1.9 update with Google Lens integration, image quality improvements and more starts rolling out

After OxygenOS beta update for the OnePlus 5 and 5T that brought Google Lens support in camera, OnePlus today started rolling out stable OxygenOS 5.1.9 update for the OnePlus 6 that brings the Google Lens support as well as image quality improvements that promises better clarity, dynamic range, edge detection in portrait mode and overall focusing speed and accuracy. The update also brings Selfie Portrait beauty mode, Wi-Fi stability and improvements in Bluetooth connection for cars. System Updated Android security patch to 2018.7 Fixed issues with accidental touches triggering gestures ( Draw V) Supported Telia Finland VoLTE (Default On) and VoWifi (Default Off) General bug fixes and improvements Camera Improved image quality Integrated Google Lens mode Now you can access Google lens from your camera with a tap and Google Lens will tell you what’s in the image, giving you information about things like books, buildings, and works of art etc. Added beauty mode for Selfie Portrait Messages Added Group MMS Wireless & networks Optimized stability for Wi-Fi connection Fixed stability issue with the Bluetooth connection for cars The OnePlus 6 OxygenOS 5.1.9 update is 342MB in size and also bring July 2018 Android security patch. It scored 96 points on DxOMark, beating the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus. ...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 with dual rear cameras, gold S Pen surfaces in press image

After the poster leak last week, the Galaxy Note9 has now surfaced in first press shot, thanks to @evleaks. This show S Pen stylus in the new Golden or Yellow color that we had seen in the poster. We already knew that the S Pen will come with Bluetooth support and it might be able to control music playback, long-range self-timer. S Pen? pic.twitter.com/xizmWw9J2W — Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 17, 2018 The S Pen will have a button on its surface along with a clicker on the bottom, according the image. The phone is said to retain the 3.5mm audio jack. On the back there are dual rear cameras arranged very much like the Galaxy Note 8, and the fingerprint sensor is now present below the camera module along with Samsung branding. The phone is said to retain the Iris scanner on the front. The Galaxy Note 9 is expected to be powered by the Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845 depending on the market, the camera sensors are expected to be the same as the Galaxy S9+. We could finally see a 512GB storage variant, but it is unclear whether the 512GB variant will be available as widely as the 256GB Galaxy S9. Samsung will also ...

Apple’s 2018 iPhone X 2nd Gen, iPhone X Plus and low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone display panels surface

Apple is widely rumored to be launching three new iPhones later this year in September. These three new iPhones include 5.8-inch iPhone X, a larger 6.46-inch iPhone X Plus, and a 6.1-inch model with iPhone X like feature. We have the schematics of the iPhones, dummy models, but nothing concrete so far. However, the glass panels of the three iPhones finally make their first appearance. 2018 Apple iPhone, iPhone X, iPhone X Plus front panels pic.twitter.com/fGlzRH5Q6x — Ben Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) July 17, 2018 2018 6.1-inch LCD iPhone has thicker bezel. I reported this a month and a half ago. https://t.co/SrvNUofPZa pic.twitter.com/FtcwKwgUh5 — Ben Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) July 17, 2018 The image reportedly shows the glass front panels of the 5.8-inch, 6.5-inch OLED models, and 6.1-inch LCD model in the middle. If the leaked information is to be believed, the 6.1-inch low-cost iPhone with LCD display resembles the iPhone X like design. Since achieving a near-bezel-free display with an LCD screen requires some new technology, but that isn’t expected to match the thin bezels that are possible with the OLED models. Since the source is a well-known leaker Ben Geskin, it should weigh some credibility and he also posted render image based on the panel leak. When you look at the render, the ...

MediaTek Helio A22 2GHz Quad-Core 12nm SoC with Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5, AI capabilities announced officially

MediaTek Helio A22, the company's latest budget SoC based on 12nm TSMC FinFET technology was introduced with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A last month, after the Helio P22. Today the company has officially launched the SoC.  It supports 20:9 HD+ screen, has Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 CPUs with MediaTek CorePilot, and flexible LPDDR3/LPDDR4x memory controller. It supports 13+8MP dual or 21MP single camera setup. The company says that CPU performance is up to 30% faster and GPU up to an incredible 72% faster than the direct alternative, which should be the Snapdragon 425 SoC. It also has AI-enhancements such as Face ID (Face Unlock) and smart photo albums. MediaTek NeuroPilot support, developers and device makers have the best possible AI-ecosystem, with support for common AI frameworks and full compliance with Android Neural Networks API (Android NNAPI). It has 4G LTE WorldMode modem that integrates dual 4G SIM with VoLTE/ViLTE, MediaTek TAS 2.0 smart antenna technology and essential new standards such as, eMBMS, HUPE, Band 71 and advanced IMS. Connectivity upgrades include a new, dedicated sub-processor for 4-Satellite multi-GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo), Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi (802.11ac). The company has still not shared the exact (IMG PowerVR GE-class) GPU version.  Helio A22  Helio P22 Process TSMC 12nm Apps CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ ...

Sony WH1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling headphones passes through the FCC

It seems like Sony is already testing the WH1000XM3 wireless noise-canceling headset as the device is now spotted passing through the FCC. The company introduced the WH1000XM2 back in November last year and the successor might arrive later this year around the same time.  The FCC ID Filing for the WH1000XM3 wireless noise-canceling headset is AK8WH1000XM3. The headset has got the FCC certification, but the details about the headset are slim at the moment. The company has filed for FCC back in April and got the judgment in May. It comes with an operating frequency of 2402-2480MHz. If the predecessor of it of any clue, the headset will come with digital Noise Cancelling lets you listen without distractions. Since it passes FCC, we are hoping the company might be launching it at the IFA next month. Source | Via

Amazfit BIP and Stratos smartwatches with multi-sport tracking launching in India on July 24

Huami is finally launching its Amazfit BIP and Stratos smartwatches in India on July 24th. The teaser image shared on Twitter that shows a watch with round dial and buttons on the sides, as well as the one with square screen on the header image confirm that Stratos and BIP models are coming to India next week. When power, performance and innovation unite, a revolution takes place. Watch it unveil in India on 24th July. #DoItRight pic.twitter.com/ysWGVls3P5 — AmazfitIndia (@AmazfitIndia) July 16, 2018 Xiaomi Amazfit BIP features and specifications 1.28-inch ( 176 x 176 pixels) color Always-on reflective touch display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection + AF coating provides at-a-glance view for time, date, steps, weather, sports stats etc. Receive notifications for calls, messages, emails, and other apps on the always-on color touch display Multisport tracking: Track your runs, cycling and more with mapped routes, detailed stats and heart rate zones. Optical heart rate sensor for heart rate zones Bluetooth 4.0 LE – Compatible with Android and iOS 3-axis accelerometer, Air pressure sensor (barometer) for elevation, Geomagnetic sensor (compass), GPS + GLONASS for route tracking 20 mm standard width changeable watch band Resistant to dust, rain and splashing (IP68) Weight: 31 grams 190mAh Li-Polymer Battery offers up to ...

Intex Indie 5 with 5-inch HD display, 4000mAh battery, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 4999

Intex has launched Indie 5, the company's latest budget smartphone with a 5-inch HD screen with  Dragontrail Glass protection and a 4000mAh battery. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek SoC with 2GB of RAM, runs Android 7.0 (Nougat) and has an 8-megapixel on the front and back, both with LED flash. It comes with dedicated dual SIM slots and comes with built-in app like SwiftKey, QR Code scanner, Gaana and more. Intex Indie 5 specifications 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display with Dragontrail Glass protection 1.25 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737V processor with Mali-T720 GPU 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with MicroSD Dual SIM Android 7.0 (Nougat) 8MP rear camera with LED Flash 8MP front-facing camera with LED Flash Dimensions: 146.5x72.2x10.1mm; Weight: 162g 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 4000mAh battery The Intex Indie 5 comes in Black and Champagne colors, is priced at Rs. 4,999 and is available exclusively from Flipkart. Commenting on the launch of Indie 5, Nidhi Markanday, Director, Intex Technologies said: Reiterating our commitment to cater to the consumers’ ever- changing needs & demands, Indie 5 is a best in class 4G-Volte smartphone at an affordable price, which not only has the best ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 detailed specifications surface – 10.5-inch WQXGA Super AMOLED display, 7,300mAh battery, Iris Scanner, new S Pen

Samsung is on the verge of launching the Galaxy Tab S4, and so far we have seen render images and was also spotted passing through the FCC certification. We have seen brief specifications of the tablet, but now thanks to the sources, the final full Galaxy Tab S4 specifications are out in the open. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is said to sport a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED  display (2560×1600 pixel resolution) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of storage. It will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with Experience U.I. In terms of camera, it has a 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front camera. Connectivity features include a USB 3.1 port, Bluetooth 5, GPS and Wi-Fi 802.11 ac. In addition, it will come with AKG-tuned audio, and will also support DeX. It will not have a fingerprint sensor, instead, the Galaxy Tab S4 will have the iris scanner. It will also feature a new S Pen, but it is unclear at this point if the tablet will have Bluetooth support and additional features like the Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen. Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 rumored specifications 10.5-inch (2560×1600 pixel) WQXGA Super AMOLED 16:10 aspect ratio ...

OnePlus 5 and 5T OxygenOS beta update brings Google Lens support in camera, image quality improvements

OnePlus has released new beta updates (Beta 14 for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 12 for OnePlus 5T) for the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones that finally brings  support for Google Lens support. It also brings image quality improvements and optimizations to reduce oil painting effect. The smartphones got support for Project Treble in the previous OxygenOS beta update earlier this month. Check out the complete changelog below. Camera Improved photo clarity and optimizations to reduce oil painting effect Supported Google Lens mode If you’ve already flashed a previous Open Beta build, you will receive this update via OTA. The update is 253MB in size and is currently rolling out gradually. Source