Author: Chris Eilers

Without a doubt, foldable phones type is going to be one of the hottest trends in the upcoming year. After Huawei, it seems like Xiaomi and OPPO are the next two manufacturers jumping into the race. Read on for more details now!

Xiaomi and OPPO are reportedly working on their foldable phones!

While smartphones are getting bigger and bigger, our pockets aren’t. As a result, we’re in dire need of a good solution for this problem. For 2018, it seems like many smartphone manufacturers have figured out the perfect answers to our calling: foldable handset! Yesterday, we reported about Huawei’s aiming for the front-runner seat against Samsung. However, the Korean brand might not just be the only opponent Huawei needs to watch out for!

Based on the latest report, Xiaomi and now OPPO is working on their foldable phones at the moment. However, there are going to be a significant difference between each brand. In details, Samsung and Huawei ultimate solutions lead to an in-fold handset. However, Xiaomi upcoming device is going to fold outwards. Moreover, the Xiaomi flagship also comes with a compact package that can expand its display surface by user’s need.

Additionally, the Xiaomi foldable smartphone price is going to be their main advantage in the competition! Previously, Samsung foldable device – Galaxy F – is reportedly having a huge price tag up to $2000. Xiaomi, on the other hand, can bring down the cost up to half. As a result, we can expect Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone to be one of the cheapest solutions of the market. On the other hand, OPPO is also working on the launch of their foldable device. However, there is no official timeframe yet for the arrival of this handset. Besides, as OPPO is making use of a similar patent to Samsung, don’t be surprised with its high price tag!

Who will be the first brand to introduce their foldable device?

It seems like 2019 is going to be a heated battle in the foldable race. Who do you think will take the crown: Huawei, Samsung or Xiaomi…? Drop a comment to let us know what you think!

Today, we finally more news regarding Nokia’s upcoming plan to develop the 5G network. Notably, the Finnish brand has just signed a $3.5 billion deal with T-Mobile this July. For more information on the joint project, read on!

Nokia and T-Mobile announced a $3.5 billion deal to build their 5G network!

Previously, Nokia published less than stellar results in Quarter 2 of this year. While the network business was slow, the Finnish brand is supposed to pick up as carriers start building their 5G networks in the last half of 2018. Today, Nokia finally announced their multi-year partnership with T-Mobile. In details, T-Mobile is the brand name used by the mobile communications subsidiaries of German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom AG.

The brand is now active in Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States. On the other hand, Nokia new network includes both wide-coverage 600MHz bands. Moreover, it also has the high-capacity 28GHz millimetre wave bands. Additionally, the Finnish brand also issued a second press release to share their expectation in the next quarters. Notably, they foresee better financials in the second half of the year.

In details, they expect an operating margin of 9-11% for the full year with earnings per share of €0.23-0.27. This 2018, the Finnish company started to focus more on their telecommunications infrastructure and IT business. This business also includes the implementation of 5G and the IoT. On the other hand, they also acquire Alcatel-Lucent, a French fixed, mobile and converged networking hardware, IP technologies, software and services company. On the other hand, Nokia continues to add the scientific research organisation, Bell Labs, into their R&D department. With such a big team, it’s safe to say that Nokia is now ready to join the race for 5G roll-out and expansion, especially on their handsets!

Will 2018 be the year of Nokia?

For now, HMD Global and Nokia have released many smartphones during the first half of 2018. According to our sources, the Finnish brand still has more in store for their fans in the last six months! Are you excited to see what they will bring this year? Leave a comment to let us know!

It looks like Xiaomi has been on a roll lately. According to the latest report, a mysterious Xiaomi Phone with Snapdragon 855 chip has appeared on Geekbench listing today. Keep reading for more details!

Mysterious Xiaomi Phone with SND 855 chipset

There has been speculations and rumours regarding the upcoming flagship featuring Snapdragon 855 chipset from Qualcomm. Earlier today, our source reported that the chip has gone into mass production since early June and now a new Xiaomi Phone with Snapdragon 855 SoC just surfaced on Geekbench. What’s more interesting is that the single-core performance score reached 1784 points on Geekbench, while the multi-core running score reached 6359 points. This is lower than Qualcomm’s best current processor- the Snapdragon 845.

Anyways, from the Geekbench listing, this smartphone will come with 64GB memory, and it runs on Android 8.1.0. As of now, there is no information regarding the particular Xiaomi smartphone to use this chip. But the appearance of these smartphones with the Snapdragon 855 processor indicates that this chip will make its debut soon. While waiting for this mysterious device, let’s take a look at the latest edition from the Chinese company- Xiaomi Pocophone F1.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 specs feature a large 5.99-inch notched screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a tall 18:9 display. As for the colour options, this phone comes in Grey and Blue colour. Besides, the Xiaomi device runs on Android One with the stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Regarding the optics department, Xiaomi Pocophone F1 camera system might equip a dual 12MP rear sensor with 1.4 µm large pixels and dual pixel autofocus. Up-front, there is an impressive 20MP selfie cam which supports Super Pixel technology, reduces noise, captures more light and enhances the overall quality of photos, especially in low-light conditions. In addition, the Xiaomi battery rocks a vast non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh juice box with Quick Charge 4.0+ support.

Mysterious Xiaomi Phone release date

As we mentioned above, there is very little info about this mysterious device. So be patient and come back to us in a few days for further news and updates about it!

Today, we come up with the list of Best 5-inch Smartphones July (part 2) with decent 4GB RAM, 12MP rear cam and more. Check out your favourite below!

1. Xiaomi Redmi 5A

The first device on the list today is Xiaomi Redmi 5A. As you may know, Xiaomi Redmi 5A is one of the best entry-level smartphones. First of all, let’s talk about the display. In details, Xiaomi Redmi 5A specs include a 5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi 5A gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

In addition, Xiaomi Redmi 5A sports 32GB, 3GB RAM or 16GB, 2GB RAM which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi 5A camera equips a 13MP rear sensor (f/2.2). Meanwhile, there is a single 5MP selfie lens (f/2.0). Coming to the capacity, Xiaomi Redmi 5A battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box. Finally, Xiaomi Redmi 5A price is $87 ~ Rs. 5, 999.

2. Google Pixel

Next, in the Best 5-inch smartphones July list is the Google Pixel handset. In details, the Google Pixel specs come with 5.0-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Google Pixel smartphone runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB RAM. The Google Pixel storage sports 64 and 128GB ROM which is not expandable. Google Pixel camera has a 12.3MP primary on the rear and 8MP secondary shooter for selfies. However, Google Pixel runs Android Nougat 7.1 with a battery pack of 2700mAh non-removable. Finally, the Google Pixel price starts at Rs 35, 875 ~ $ 550.

3. Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7 specs pack a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED (1440 x 2560 pixels). On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S7 runs on Exynos 8890 Octa and works Android Oreo. Besides that, Samsung Galaxy S7 sports 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S7 camera system features a 12MP rear shooter with an aperture of f/1.7, while the selfie lens sports 5MP (f/1.7). In addition, Samsung Galaxy S7 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box. Finally, Samsung Galaxy S7 price starts around $439 ~ Rs. 29, 900.

4. Lenovo Z2 Plus

The fourth phone in the list is the humble Lenovo Z2 Plus. The Z2 Plus mobile owns a 5.0-inch IPS LCD touchscreen. It has Snapdragon 820 chipset to work on. Furthermore, Lenovo Z2 Plus specs involve 64GB of inbuilt memory (no extra), along with 4GB RAM. In addition, Lenovo Z2 Plus camera sports the same photography packs as its two brothers above. Moreover, Lenovo Z2 Plus battery is a 3500mAh. Regarding the cost, Lenovo Z2 Plus price is Rs. 11,450 ($178,63).

5. Samsung Galaxy J2

Samsung Galaxy J2 is going to conclude the list of Best 5-inch Smartphones July today. In details, Samsung Galaxy J2 specs sport a 5.0-inch touchscreen with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Under the hood, the handset runs on the Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset. Furthermore, the handset offers 1.5 GB RAM with 8GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB). Besides, the phone runs on Android 6.0 and owns a removable 2600mAh battery box. Regarding optics department, this Samsung Galaxy J2 camera sports an 8MP primary snapper with a 5MP front shooter. Lastly, Samsung Galaxy J2 price costs around $176 ~ INR 12,104.

Best 5-inch Smartphones July (part 2)

That brings our list of Best 5-inch Smartphones July (part 2) to an end. Among the record, we recommend the two smartphones from Xiaomi and Samsung for their super cameras and long battery life. Share your choice below with us and drop comments below.

After the announcement two months ago, the Kirin 980 chipset specs are finally here with 2.8 GHz octa-core CPU and custom GPU. Keep reading for more details!

Kirin 980 chipset specs surfaced online

The Kirin 980 chip is nearing its official launch and today, we got hold of its specs, including the CPU cluster. According to the sources from China, the maximum clock speed of the chip will be 2.8 GHz for the four powerful Cortex-A77 cores. While they will do the performance job, there are four more Cortex-A55 for power-efficiency. According to a report :“The upcoming Kirin 980 chips will adopt Cambricon’s processor IP. Cambricon’s recently-unveiled 1M series is the company’s new-generation AI chip designed using TSMC’s 7nm technology”.

Earlier, rumours brought out that Samsung was the supposed one to produce these alleged 7nm chips. It is also supposed to be 1.5 times faster than the Adreno 630 that is currently paired with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Thanks to the improved manufacturing process, we expect the Kirin 980 to be not only more powerful but considerably more practical than its predecessor – the Kirin 970 – which is currently powering the Huawei P20, P20 Pro and Huawei Honor 10. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the latest edition from Huawei – Honor Note 10!

In terms of the screen, Huawei Honor Note 10 specs feature a large 6.59 screen with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. On the other hand, Huawei Honor Note 10 comes in different variants of storage: 6GB/ 8GB RAM and three ROM options 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB. Moreover, there is a MicroSD card that can expand the storage up to 256GB. Speaking of the photography, Huawei Honor Note 10 camera equips a dual 16MP (f/1.8) + 24MP B/W snapper on the back. You can read the remaining specs HERE.

Kirin 980 chipset release date

As far as we know, the first phones to arrive with the Kirin 980 should be Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro. And they are both coming in the last quarter of this year. Thus, Kirin 980 chipset would probably make its debut at that same time.

Now, we are bringing one hot news to you! The Finnish brand is planning to announce a new flagship with the enormous 10GB RAM, dual 32MP front-facing shooter. Meet Nokia Sapphire 2018 monster below!

Nokia Sapphire 2018 monster specs

In the first half of 2018, HMD Global announced a number of devices from budget handsets to high-end devices with the stunning appearance. Today here comes to one of the strong rivals of Samsung, Apple devices: Nokia Sapphire 2018 monster. This phone comes with the gorgeous design. In details, there is a dual selfie camera on the front with an LED flash. Firstly, let’s take a closer look at the display.

Nokia Sapphire 2018 specs include a large 6.3-inch screen with a 4K resolution. As for the hardware department, Nokia Sapphire phone gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. In addition, Nokia Sapphire flagship sports massive 8GB/ 10GB RAM with 512GB ROM (expandable up to huge 2TB). On the other hand, Nokia Sapphire 2018 camera equips a single 48MP snapper on the back with PDAF and LED flash.

Meanwhile, the selfie lens has a dual 32MP front-facing shooter. Moreover, Nokia Sapphire battery box draws a massive non-removable 7000mAh juice box with fast charging support. Furthermore, Nokia Sapphire device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, planned to upgrade Android P. Besides, Nokia Sapphire features a fingerprint sensor and Face ID feature. How about the connectivity options? They include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, and more…

Nokia Sapphire 2018 monster release date and price

In conclusion, Nokia Sapphire might go official at the end of this year. Besides, Nokia Sapphire 2018 price starts from $650 ~ Rs. 44, 656. Overall, with these impressive specs, Nokia Sapphire smartphone is worth saving. Will you purchase this handset? Drop us a comment section below and stay tuned!

Meizu 16 has finally spotted on Geekbench with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB RAM and so much more. Keep on reading for more details!

Meizu 16 might equip Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and more!

Meizu 16 is one of the awaited phones to launch this year in the company. This phone appeared on Geekbench. In details, the brand’s upcoming device scored 2289 and 8865 in the single-score and multi-core tests. Besides, as per the listing, the Meizu phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Besides, regarding the storage, this phone sports 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM (no card slot).

Alongside the Snapdragon 845 chipset, this phone has another variant to get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. Speaking of the display, Meizu 16 specs feature a large 6-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Meanwhile, as for the software department, the Meizu phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system.

Moreover, in terms of the capacity, the Meizu battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 2950mAh juice box with fast charging support. Besides, regarding the optics department, the Meizu 16 camera packs a dual 12MP (f/1.8, ½.3”) + 20MP (1/2.8”) rear sensor with dual pixel PDAF and laser AF. On the other hand, there is a single 20MP selfie lens with an aperture of f/2.0. In addition, this phone features a front-mounted fingerprint sensor. Also, the connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, and more.

Meizu 16 release date and price

As for Meizu upcoming phone launching date, this phone might hit the market on August 8^th. Besides, as for the cost, Meizu 16 price starts around $293 ~ Rs. 20, 129. What do you think of this device? Drop us a comment section below to share your opinion with us! Stay tuned and wait to get more updates!

Haven’t you heard, the Simpsons Comic is coming to an END after 25 years! Such sad news for fans all over the world. The series will be shutting down in this October. Keep reading for more details!

The Simpsons Comic – The end of an era

Yes, you have heard it right. The Simpson is actually coming to an end, well, in the comic book world, at least. While the long and record-breaking animated series will premiere its 30th season this fall, their comic series Simpsons Comics is shutting down after 25 years. The news was first mentioned by Simpsons Comics scribe Ian Boothby at San Diego Comic-Con. Yesterday, publisher Bongo Comics put out a statement on Facebook to make the news official.

In details, the 245th issue of Simpsons Comic, which is rolling out in October, will be the very last chapter. “It’s a heartfelt series farewell from your pals at Bongo,” the post read. “A tale of twists, turns, irradiated missteps, and surprise cameos that will have your head spinning, bosom heaving and wallet screaming to be emptied!” Most of the 90s kids would remember the series launched along with Bongo Comics back in 1993 by the creator Matt Groening.

It aimed to tell original stories separate from the TV show, as well as follow up on events that would occur on the small screen. They released several other titles over the years, including Simpson’s offshoots like Itchy & Scratchy Comics and Bart Simpson favourite Radioactive Man.

Is this also the end for SpongeBob SquarePants?

All in all, this news does call into question the future of Bongo Comics. The publisher’s only other major title, SpongeBob SquarePants, announced plans to go on a hiatus, which they would instead say “an extended break”. Thus, it makes us speculate that the 25-year-old publishing company might be saying “Smell ya later forever.” Are you ready for a world without both Simpsons Comic and SpongeBob SquarePants? Let us know in the comments.

Apart from the usual 2018 iPads are going to launch soon, Apple is also working on the new 2018 iPad Pros. We believe these tablets will have a lower resolution than the previous models. Keep reading for more details!

2018 iPad Pros to get rid of the headphone jack

Sadly, there’s not much info on this year’s upcoming iPad Pro lineup except that it should equip with the iPhone X advanced face recognition tech. According to the Japanese source, both the 10.5-inch and the 12.9-inch iPad Pros will have reduced dimensions overall. The 10.5-inch model will go from 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1mm down to 247.5 x 178.7 x 6mm while the other one will get an more extreme side cut – from 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9mm down to 280 x 215 x 6.4.

It is obvious that Apple will cut off the bezels in pursuit of the iPhone X look on the front with the edge-to-edge display while keeping the same diagonal. In addition, the report says that the company is looking to remove the headphone jack as well. On top of that, the tablets’ retail box won’t be including the Lightning-to-3.5mm audio jack adapter. Also, the designers have moved the Smart Connectors to the lower rear side of the devices.

For this reason, the next iPad Pro Smart Keyboard might have to change to vertical position specifications. While waiting for more updates about these Pro models, let’s take a look at the upcoming 2018 iPads again! Regarding the memory, the new iPad can offer different variants of 2GB RAM with 32GB/ 128GB ROM (no card slot). How about the photographer? The new Apple iPad 2018 camera features a single 8MP rear sensor with an aperture of f/2.4 and autofocus. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter has 1.2MP with an aperture of f/2.2. You can read more HERE!

2018 iPad Pros release date and price

Apart from the information we have mentioned above, there’s not much detail regarding the 2018 iPad Pros price and release date. So stay tuned with us for any further updates!

Today, let’s meet Nokia Xpress Music Pro 2018 with a huge 6500mAh juice box, massive 8GB RAM. Keep on reading for more details!

Nokia Xpress Music Pro 2018 specs

In 2018, the Finnish brand plans to announce many premium devices with the stunning appearance. Nokia Xpress Music Pro has a gorgeous glass back panel. Now, let’s talk about the display. Nokia Xpress Music Pro 2018 specs include a 6-inch AMOLED with a 4K resolution. In addition, this phone sports a 19:9 ratio. Besides, Nokia Xpress Music Pro boasts Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Under the hood, Nokia Xpress Music Pro runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. On the other hand, Nokia Xpress Music Pro comes in different variants of 6GB/ 8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of internal storage. Moreover, there is a MicroSD card that can expand the storage up to 256GB. Furthermore, regarding the capacity, Nokia Xpress Music Pro battery rocks a massive non-removable 6500mAh juice box with Quick Charge 4.0 support.

Besides, Nokia Xpress Music Pro works on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Meanwhile, speaking of the optics system, Nokia Xpress Music Pro 2018 camera offers a dual 24MP Pure View camera on the back of this device. How about the selfie lens? This phone features a single 16MP front-facing snapper. Also, the connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Micro USB, Bluetooth, NFC, and more… On the other hand, there is a fingerprint sensor and Face ID feature.

Nokia Xpress Music Pro release date and price

The Nokia Xpress Music Pro release is yet to be confirmed. We expect the Finnish brand to launch this phone in the last quarter of 2018. Besides, as for the cost, Nokia Xpress Music Pro 2018 price might start from $690 ~ Rs. 47, 404. Stay tuned and wait for more updates from us!

After the launch of the Galaxy On6 last month, Samsung is planning for another successor debut with the budget Samsung Galaxy On8. The phone ships with dual cameras and 4GB RAM. Keep reading for more details!

Samsung Galaxy On8 to arrive with dual cameras

Recently, Samsung has sent out media invites for a launch event set on August 3 in India. The invitation reveals that the upcoming smartphone will be an entertainment beast. There are talks that this could be the new mid-range Galaxy On8 from the brand. According to our source, the Galaxy On8 specs come with a 6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display. While the remaining specs of the handset are not yet known, the device to come with an octa-core Snapdragon processor.

The hardware consists of 4GB RAM and 64GB of native storage, which can expand further. In the optics department, the smartphone will flaunt a dual camera setup on the rear panel. As for the software, we can expect the handset to boot Android Oreo out of the box. While waiting for more information about this alleged phone, let’s take a look at the Galaxy On6 again. Speaking of the Galaxy On6, the smartphone was the first mid-range with Infinity Display to be sold exclusively online.

In terms of the display, the Galaxy On6 features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels. Under the hood, the Galaxy On6 gets power from the Exynos 7870 Octa with Mali-T830 MP1 GPU as the processor. Regarding the software department, this phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. The Samsung camera system equips a single 13MP snapper on the back with an aperture of f/1.9. Besides that, there is a LED flash on the back of this device. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter has 8MP (f/1.9) with LED flash. You can read more HERE!

Samsung Galaxy On8 release date and price

Unfortunately, that is all we have known about the Galaxy On8 so far. We will have more accurate details once the smartphone goes official, so stay tuned!

Can you guess the final winner today between Nokia Edge Max 2018 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 with huge 8GB RAM and 42MP rear camera? Scroll down for more details!

Nokia Edge Max 2018 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 specs

Between the two, Nokia Edge Max 2018 is the upgraded variant of Nokia Edge 2018 beast. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest flagship of the Chinese company. First of all, let’s take a look at the display. Nokia Edge Max 2018 specs feature a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED with a 4K resolution. How about the Xiaomi Mi 8? This phone packs a 6.21-inch Super AMOLED (1080 x 2248 pixels). As a result, Nokia Edge Max 2018 is ahead thanks to the higher resolution.

As for the optics department, both Nokia Edge Max 2018 and Xiaomi Mi 8 run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Meanwhile, in terms of the storage, Nokia Edge Max 2018 sports 8GB RAM and two ROM options: 256GB/ 512GB ROM (no card slot). Besides, Xiaomi Mi 8 offers 6GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB ROM (no card slot). Overall, Nokia Edge Max 2018 gets one more point for the bigger storage.

Speaking of the software department, Nokia Edge Max 2018 works on Android 8.0 Oreo, while the Xiaomi phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. Under the hood, Nokia Edge Max 2018 camera system equips a single 42MP snapper on the back (f/1.8). Meanwhile, there is a single 24MP front-facing shooter (f/2.0). Coming to the Xiaomi Mi 8 camera, this phone offers a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 12MP (f/2.4) rear sensor and a single 20MP selfie lens (f/2.0). With the better optics system, the Nokia beast dominates this round. Besides, Nokia Edge Max 2018 battery rocks a non-removable 6000mAh juice box, while Xiaomi Mi 8 battery draws a smaller non-removable Li-Po 3400mAh capacity.

Nokia Edge Max 2018 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 release date and price

As for Nokia Edge Max 2018 release date, this phone is coming at the end of 2018. Besides, Xiaomi Mi 8 was available in June. As for the cost, Nokia Edge Max 2018 price is $770 ~ Rs. 49, 078. Xiaomi Mi 8 price starts at $414 ~ Rs. 28, 490. If you have a smaller budget, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a good choice with nice RAM and camera systems. However, why not goes for the Noki beast if you have more to spend? $700 is a decent price for such a high-end device, don’t you think?