Exclusive: Leaked Oppo patent reveals bezelless screen tech

Curved displays seems to be the craze right now and even more so, after Samsung set the tone with the Galaxy Note edge. But even though curved display panels definitely sound like a formidable technical challenge and undoubtedly involve a complicated and most-importantly, expensive production process. Chinese manufacturer Oppo might have found a better way to create a true edge-to edge display experience, as evident by a new patent, sent to us by an anonymous tipster. From what we managed to make out from the description, the new technology involves covering a traditional rectangular display module with what the company calls a panel with "special light guide structure". Now, just to be clear, this does not translate to a bezelless screen, but rather to one with a very slimmed-down side bezels. The included schematic further clarifies this. It appears a special curve at the end of the said transparent overlay diffracts light from the panel in such a way, that it is essentially projected on it, extending beyond the actual display unit. This allows for the bezel of the display module to remain hidden, making it essentially invisible, without having to alter current manufacturing processes. This could be the key to a future display revolution, as such a technology could allow manufacturers to bring that trendy, awe-inspiring edge-to-edge screen experience on a budget, with a more or less traditional display unit under the hood. Now, the chart does not detail how much extra screen real estate it is going to deliver and whether or not there will be some magnification or distortion of the image nor does it explain how scalable this new technology is and what its limitations are, but it certainly gives us a peek behind the curtains of Oppo's R&D labs. The patent has already been filed on December 19 2014 in China and the documentation we're referring to should be available online within three to six months, depending on how the process goes, so we can expect Oppo to take advantage of the patent after...

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The Top 10 trending phones of week 12

For yet another week, the top trending phones chart has been dominated by Samsung and, more specifically, the company's latest flagship device - the Galaxy S6. The handset has been generating so much attention after its announcement at MWC 2015, that it is dwarfing its contenders in the list with a huge lead of about 40,000 daily hits. Interestingly enough, the remainder of the top three section of the list, has also remained unchanged. The top of the line S6 is followed closely by the premium metal-body Galaxy A7 and the A5. Even the Galaxy Grand prime has managed to hold the forth place it had last week, so Samsung is definitely on a roll lately. There are, however, some interesting rearrangements in the rest of the list. The Galaxy S5 has moved up a place to number 5, coming just ahead of the Asus Zenfone 5. The spike in interest with the Zenfone is much more impressive, though and the phone has skipped from 10th place, all the way to number 6. Interestingly enough, the HTC One M9 interest plummeted down and it's now inching towards the bottom of the chart at number 8. Perhaps, this is due to the recent overheating controversy it was involved in, so HTC has some damage control on its hands to get the flagship back on the road to success. .news-item .n-left { float: left; width: 26%; text-align: center; } .news-item .n-right { float: left; width: 74%; } .news-item a { padding-bottom: 0; padding-left: 0; } .news-item .n-right h2, .reviews-item .n-right h2 { clear: both; padding: 0 0 3px 0px; font: 400 19px Oswald, Arial; margin-top: -4px; } .n-right p { margin-top: 25px; line-height: 155%; } .news-item { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; } .news-item p { margin-left: 0; } .n-right h2 .phone-name { display: inline-block; width: 252px; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: text-bottom; } .n-right h2 a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; } .flat-button{ text-align:center; text-decoration: none !important; font: 400 22px Oswald,Arial !important; //font-family: sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: 150%; //background: #0CADA7; padding: 20px 60px !important; display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-border-radius: 5px; -moz-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 10px 0; -webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; -ms-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; -o-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; color: #fff !important; } .flat-button-1 { background: #0CADA7; } .flat-button-1:hover { background: #0A948F; color: #666666 !important; } .flat-button-2 { background: #FF7E47; } .flat-button-2:hover { background: #EE7440; color: #666666 !important; } .n-right .rank-info { display: inline-block; font-family: "Oswald",​Arial,​sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 100; } .n-right .rank-info .current-rank { font-size: 23px; } .circle { background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #8fb28f; border-radius: 50%; height: 23px; width: 23px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px 10px -1px 10px; } .arrow { width: 0; height: 0; border-style: solid; display: inline-block; margin: 0px 10px -1px 10px; } .arrow-up { border-width: 0 15px 25px 15px; border-color: transparent transparent #0cada7 transparent; } .arrow-down { border-width: 25px 15px 0 15px; border-color: #ff7e47 transparent transparent transparent; } Samsung Galaxy S6 RANK: 1WAS: 1 specs review Samsung Galaxy A7 RANK: 2WAS: 2 specs review Samsung Galaxy A5 RANK: 3WAS: 3 specs review Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime RANK: 4WAS: 4 specs review Samsung Galaxy S5 RANK: 5WAS: 6 specs review Asus Zenfone 5 RANK: 6WAS: 10 specs review Apple iPhone 6 RANK: 7WAS: 8 specs review HTC One M9 RANK: 8WAS: 5 specs...

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LG India confirms Android 5.0 Lollipop for G2 in Q2

LG rolled out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the G2 smartphone in South Korea back in mid-January. After a long wait, the Indian owners of G2 finally get a word on Lollipop update - to expect it in Q2 of 2015. @i_Gujju Hi, the Lollipop update for #LGG2 is expected in Q2' 2015. Stay tuned!— LG India (@LGIndiaTweets) March 19, 2015 LG India's Twitter account revealed that the G2 owners will get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update in the second quarter of 2015 - between April and June. This will be a major update from the current KitKat and hence we recommend to backup your data, perform a factory reset and then download the Lollipop update over a Wi-Fi connection. LG had released the Lollipop update for the G3 in India but the performance of the update is not that exemplary. Quite possible that the Android 5.0's memory leak bug is causing that and is expected to be fixed with the Android 5.1 Lollipop...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_india_confirms_android_50_lollipop_for_g2_april-news-11637.php

Week 12 in review: Xperia Z4 rumors and Lollipop updates

Another week has passed and, naturally, it's time to look back and see what excited the mobile world during the past seven days. It seems MWC 2015 had something to offer most every fan out there. Samsung introduced the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, HTC showcased the new One M9, but there is still a certain manufacturer that seemed to miss the venue almost completely, leaving fans wanting. Sony, did not manage to bring the eagerly-anticipated Xperia Z4 to Barcelona and fans are really getting impatient. Naturally, this has resulted in a tidal wave of rumors about the upcoming handset. We have seen renders, alleged specs and even a few images slip through the cracks. This is elevating hype even more, which will hopefully turn out to be in Sony's best interest once the phone finally sees the light of day. The Android scene, as a whole has been very active during the week. Most manufacturers are still knee deep in the Lollipop update frenzy and we are constantly hearing news of various flagships and even some popular midrangers, like the LG L90, getting an Android OTA. In other news, a few new devices surfaced during the week. Rumors are hinting at a new Sony camera-centric phone, as well as a lager HTC One M9, dubbed the M9+. On the Samsung front, the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are fast on their way to consumer markets after piling up a record number of preorders and both should be hitting shelves around the middle of April in the US and UK. Other areas are sure to follow close. If you think you might have missed something from the busy week, here is a list of our most popular stories. .news-item .n-left { float: left; width: 16%; text-align: center; margin-left: -13px; } .news-item .n-right { float: left; width: 84%; } .news-item a { padding-bottom: 0; padding-left: 0; } .news-item .n-right h2, .reviews-item .n-right h2 { clear: both; padding: 0 0 3px 0px; font: 400 19px Oswald, Arial; margin-top: -4px; } .n-right p { line-height: 155%; } .news-item { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; } .news-item p { margin-left: 0; } .n-right h2 a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; } More official renders of Sony Xperia Z4 make the rounds online The successor of Sony Xperia Z3 is expected to make its debut at some point this summer. Alleged Sony Xperia Z4 official image leaked The Japanese flagship sports a blend of previous designs for an unmistakable Xperia look. Upcoming LG G4 will reportedly feature a 5.6" display The upcoming successor of LG G3 is expected to make its debut at some point this spring. Sony pushes Android 5.0 Lollipop for Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact The Lollipop update will first arrive for Nordic and Baltic regions, following that to other countries in two weeks. Xperia Z4 LCD panel pictured, specs revealed A repair shop has received intel from a display panel supplier - 5.2 inches it is, once more. Sony Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet and Z3 Tablet Compact receiving Lollipop The early 2014 flagship and two Sony two tablets are moving up to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. LG L90 gets Android 5 Lollipop update LG begins seeding the latest Android Lollipop OS on the LG L90, available in India now. Selfie-centric Sony Xperia Cosmos leaks out in live photos The large front-facing camera with LED flash hints at a successor of last year's Sony Xperia C3 mid-ranger New rumor talks about the HTC One M9+ The rumor talks about the alleged M9 Plus QHD smartphone and it might be coming soon. Galaxy Note edge gets Android 5.0.1 Lollipop OTA in India Packaged in a 1.04 GB file via OTA, the Lollipop update brings flatter design and system-wide tweaks. Google reportedly boosted Nexus 6 performance with 5.1 update Meanwhile, one of the clock speed boosting feature has been disabled to conserve battery power. Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5 updates reach the UK Most versions of the former flagship phones are already...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/week_12_in_review_xperia_z4_rumors_and_lollipop_updates-news-11618.php

Samsung Galaxy S5 getting Lollipop OTA update in India

Samsung had began rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its Galaxy smartphone lineup. Now the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5 owners in India are getting the Lollipop OTA update. The Exynos powered Galaxy S5 G900H is getting the Lollipop update with system-wide UI tweaks, performance improvements and bug fixes. Of course, the Material design of the Lollipop has been wrapped in TouchWiz layer and hence it would not be a radical change. The OTA update weighs 874.21 MB. Samsung has been seeding the Lollipop update for Snapdragon based S5 and later for Exynos based model since last December, starting with South Korea, then continued to offer it in Poland, Spain, UK, US, and other regions. Thanks for the tip,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_getting_lollipop_ota_update_in_india-news-11636.php

Nexus 10 is getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update

Google recently pushed the factory images of the Android 5.1 Lollipop and even released it to numerous devices including the Nexus 5. Now the tablets are going to get the Android 5.1 update starting off with the Nexus 10 tablet. The Nexus 10 is getting a 104.4 MB file bearing OTA Android 5.1 update with LMY47D build. This version mostly brings performance tweaks, several bug fixes and under-the-hood changes to achieve stability. This update will be rolled out in phases and that means it might take a day or more to reach your Nexus 10 tablet. Do note that the tablet should be at least 50 % charged to install the OTA...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nexus_10_is_getting_android_51_lollipop_update-news-11635.php