KGI: 2018 iPhone with LCD will rejuvenate Apple sales volume

Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI posted his latest prediction on 2018 iPhones, brings some details about the three upcoming versions. According to Kuo, the cheapest iPhone will have 6.1" LCD panel with a battery of around 2,900 mAh. Due to the lack of major breakthrough technologies and the alleged lower price of $700-$800, the phone is expected to account for 50% of all 2018 iPhone sales. Apple will implement FaceID and the notch while ditching the Touch ID and replacing the glass back with an aluminum panel. Kuo adds that the lower-than-expected shipments of iPhone X are due to the high...

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dbrand shows off its Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ skins ahead of schedule

Many are skittish about leaving their pricey flagship in the nude, especially ones with glass backs like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Which is why the likes of dbrand are quick to offer something to cover it up, sometimes too quick. So feast your eyes on these high-quality renders of the small and large S9 flagship (the black color). Note the array of gadgetry above the display, perhaps it's the IntelligentScan face and iris scanner. dbrand renders: Samsung Galaxy S9 • Samsung Galaxy S9+ Anyway, as is typical for dbrand skins, you can pick from a variety of colors and...

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Motorola launches Moto X4 with 6GB RAM and Oreo

Motorola has launched a new variant of the Moto X4 in India. This device has 6GB RAM over the 4GB on standard model, 64GB storage and comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. It is priced at INR 24,999 ($393) and will be available exclusively through Flipkart and Moto Hubs in India, starting January 31, 11:59pm IST. Moto X4 with Android 8.0 and 6GB RAM The new Moto X4 comes with all the additional features that you expect from Android Oreo, including smart text selection, improved notifications, split-screen apps support, autofill framework for apps such as 1Password and...

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Xiaomi Mi Box 4 and 4c unveiled, available February 1 in China

Xiaomi unveiled the new generation of its Android TV box, but not much seems to have changed. The Mi Box 4 comes with a refreshed chipset but still runs Android 6.0. The chipset is an Amlogic S905L and the major addition compared to the old one is Hybrid Log Gamma HDR and HDMI 2.0b support. However, Xiaomi only lists HDMI 2.0a support in the specs (which lacks HLG HDR). That doesn't matter too much, though, you're still looking at 4K video decoding at up to 60fps (for HEVC/h.265 files) with HDR10 support. DTS and Dolby Digital Plus ensure high-quality audio, which comes out of the HDMI...

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will have dual SIM versions in Europe

A support page for the Samsung Galaxy S9 has gone up in Germany and it shares a few secrets. Mainly it confirms that the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will have dual SIM versions in Europe. The page lists the model number SM-G960F/DS, in which the F stands for International version, whereas the DS for dual SIM. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will likely feature the hybrid slot found the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and Note8 Duos models, which can either house two nano SIM cards or a single nano SIM and a microSD card for memory expansion. These Duos models were found in select markets in Europe so it's...

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Oppo patents foldable smartphone with a single display

ZTE introduced the foldable Axon M, and Samsung is also working on a similar device called Galaxy X. The latest manufacturer that might enter the race is Oppo, which just patented a similar phone design. It has an outward hinge that, once unfolded, will act as a part of the screen. Patent entry by Oppo The patent entry also suggests there will be a dual camera on the back of the unfolded Oppo. When closed, one of the sides can be used for making calls, while the other can be used for taking selfies with the front camera and what appears to be an LED flash. The patent renders...

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