Author: Chris Eilers

After weeks of rumours and leaks, HMD Global confirmed the Nokia 3 2018 available for pre-order now in the US. In details, the handset comes with the latest Android Oreo 8.1 and becomes a member of Android One Program. Check out the details below!

Nokia 3 2018 available for pre-orders

As you may know, it has been one week since HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 3.1, which replaces the outgoing Nokia 3. In details, the handset was announced for an eventual launch, and the listings for the phone are now live in the U.S. Based on what we learned, the Nokia 3.1 is technically available through Amazon and B&H Photo. Moreover, the phone shows up as out of stock through the former and coming soon through the latter.

Additionally, the variant with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage would be available for pre-orders first. Meanwhile, HMD Global also announced a variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. However, we do not know if that version will be available stateside. On the other hand, Nokia 3 handset offers expandable storage and a headphone jack. Unfortunately, the phone lacks a fingerprint sensor.

In details, the new Nokia 3 2018 specs might pack a 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. Besides, the upcoming Nokia device is going to take power from the MediaTek MT6755 chipset. Moreover, this phone offers only one storage option for the US market: 2GB/3GB RAM with 16GB/32GB ROM (expandable to 128GB via microSD card). Also, Nokia 3 2018 camera equips a single 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter. For the capacity, the Nokia phone battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 2990mAh juice box, alongside Android Oreo 8.1 (Android One Program).

Nokia 3 2018 release date and price

You can find the Nokia 3 2018 price for $159. According to our sources, the phone is now available for purchase. However, you can only pre-order the Nokia 3.1 on Amazon and B&H Photo in the US market at the moment. As far as it concerns, the phone is available in black, blue, and gold, with availability set for July 2. Moreover, B&H Photo throws in a 5,200mAh battery pack with the preorder while there are no bonuses offered through Amazon.

After full-screen and bezel-less, Samsung and LG seem to be the pioneer with the new trend for smartphone screen panel. In details, both manufacturers have showcased to feature the sound-emitting OLED display on their next release (LG G8 and Galaxy S10). Check it out below!

Samsung, LG would feature sound-emitting OLED display

According to our legit sources, an interesting sound-emitting display concept by Samsung just got our attention. In details, the company has showcased the display at the Society of Information Displays (SID) 2018 expo last month. From the video, Samsung representative explains how a panel works. In details, the screen uses vibration and bone conduction to negate the need for an earpiece and help extend the screen all the way from top to bottom.

Moreover, they also come with a “Sound on Display” tech prototype, which we hope to see on the Samsung Galaxy S10 display. Whereas, the publication states that both Samsung and LG are ready to commercialise their sound-emitting OLED displays in flagship phones next year. Furthermore, the source pegs the size of Samsung’s screen in question – 6.2 inches (same as S9+). Therefore, we hope the brand to introduce an edge-to-edge Galaxy S10.

As far as it concerns, the transmission bandwidth is said to be in the 100 ~ 8000 Hz range. Moreover, you would hear the sound if you put your ear to a reasonably wide area at the top half of the screen thanks to the great vibrations. Also, Samsung also demonstrates a touchscreen panel that can work underwater. Earlier, Vivo just announced the NEX phone the same technology called “Screen SoundCasting”. On the other hand, LG already has a product with a sound-emitting screen on the market called “Crystal Sound”. In details, the new LG screen would be first applied on OLED TVs, LED lights and smartphones later.

Is “sound-emitting OLED display” good?

As the trend of bezel-less screen passed by, we will see more advanced technology on smartphone displays in the future including infinity, foldable or sound-emitting OLED screen. The new technology helps to conserve power, reduce sound leakage, and optimise low. As a result, the smartphone user receives a high pitch sound for a better and more balanced audio experience. What is your opinion about this? Let us know your ideas below!

The latest popular Nokia X6 Global variant has launched in India today with 6GB RAM, dual cameras and more. Keep on reading for more details!

Nokia X6 Global launch in India

According to our sources, the company is still launching new devices regularly after unveiling five new smartphones at MWC 2018. Based on the latest updates, the Nokia X6 is one of the new ones. In details, the Nokia device was launched in China last month and seemed to make its global debut soon. As far as it concerns, that debut might be closer than we thought since a global variant of this budget device has passed through NCC in Taiwan.

Meanwhile, the company will take heart from the fact that the Nokia X6 has been well-received in China. In details, the Snapdragon 636-powered Nokia X6 has gained a lot of popularity in the country. Therefore, HMD Global would like to replicate similar success in countries like India. As a result, the Nokia X6 will have to be priced very competitively to stand any chance in India since many budget phones arrive here.

Notably, Nokia X6 Global specs offer a 5.8 inch TFT display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. Moreover, the smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, along with 4GB/6GB of RAM coupled with either 32GB/64Gb of ROM (expandable 256GB). Fueling the device is a 3060 mAh battery charging via a USB C port. Meanwhile, Nokia X6 Global camera packs a dual 16MP+5MP snapper on the back and another 16MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). Also, the Nokia X6 will run in-stock Android 8.1 Oreo. Whereas, the fingerprint sensor is placed on the back which has a glossy finish thanks to an all-glass design.

Nokia X6 Global release date and price

The Nokia X6 Global is now available in India and other targeted markets. Meanwhile, Nokia X6 Global close to Rs 15000 to 16000 ~ $220, which should be a great contender. On the other hand, let’s see if the Nokia can beat other budget devices in India with the price. Can you guess? Let us know!

Let join us the list of best budget mobiles June 2018. One of these smartphones offers 6GB RAM and 4000mh battery. Find our your device below!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The first device of best budget mobiles June 2018 is Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the great device of the Chinese brand. In terms of the display, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs include a 5.99-inch IPS LCD (1080 x 2160 pixels). Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset.

In addition, Redmi Note 5 Pro sports 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB. This phone runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat and rocks a non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh juice box. Besides that, Redmi Note 5 Pro equips a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 5MP (f/2.) rear sensor and a 20MP selfie lens (f/2.2). Overall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price is $207 ~ Rs. 13, 999.

2. Huawei P20 Lite

Huawei P20 Lite is the second handset of best budget mobiles June 2018. Regarding the display, Huawei P20 Lite specs pack a 5.84-inch LTPS IPS LCD (1080 x 2280 pixels). Besides that, Huawei P20 Lite runs on Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset, along with 4GB RAM and 32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB ROM (Expandable up to 256GB). Furthermore, Huawei P20 Lite camera features a dual 16MP (f/2.2) + 2MP snapper on the rear and a 16MP/ 24MP front-facing lens (f/2.0). Meanwhile, Huawei P20 Lite battery draws a non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh capacity. This device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. Finally, Huawei P20 Lite price is $19, 999 ~ Rs. 296.

3. Xiaomi Mi A1

Xiaomi Mi A1 specs come with a 5.5-inch LTPS IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi A1 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chip and runs Android 8.0 Oreo. In addition, Xiaomi Mi A1 sports 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB). Moreover, Xiaomi Mi A1 camera packs a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 12MP (f/2.6) snapper on the back and a 5MP selfie shooter. Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi A1 battery equips a non-removable Li-Ion 3080mAh capacity. Overall, Xiaomi Mi A1 price is $236 ~ Rs. 15, 999.

4. Huawei Honor 7X

The last device of best budget mobiles June 2018 is Huawei Honor 7X. In terms of the display, Huawei Honor 7X specs pack a 5.93-inch IPS LCD (1080 x 2160 pixels). On the other hand, Huawei Honor 7X works on Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset, paired with 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM. There is a MicroSD card that can expand the storage up to 256GB. In addition, Huawei Honor 7X runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and draws a non-removable Li-Ion 3340mAh capacity. Besides that, Huawei Honor 7X camera system offers a dual 16MP (f/2.2) + 2MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie lens (f/2.0). Overall, Huawei Honor 7X price starts around $192 ~ Rs. 12, 999.

Best budget mobiles June 2018: 6GB RAM, 4000mAh batt!

We recommend Xiaomi Mi A1 for the great optics department. Besides that, you can choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro if you want a long-life battery. Which device do you like best? Let us know!

It’s the amazing fight between Samsung Galaxy S10 vs OPPO Find X running today with 8GB RAM, dual cameras! Which phone is the final winner? Take a look below!

Samsung Galaxy S10 vs OPPO Find X showdown

Samsung Galaxy S10 is one of the anticipated devices of the South Korean brand. Meanwhile, upcoming OPPO Find X bears a bezel-less design with a dual-curved display. Firstly, let’s talk about the display. Samsung Galaxy S10 specs include a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. On the contrary, OPPO Find X specs will include a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Notably, Samsung team wins for higher resolution!

In details, both Samsung Galaxy S10 vs OPPO Find X run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset at the core. Under the hood, the Samsung handset sports a 6GB RAM with 128GB/ 256GB ROM while the OPPO phone offers 8GB RAM with 128GB ROM. However, Samsung Galaxy S10 storage can be expandable up to 400GB. Thus, Samsung team earns another point! In addition, Samsung Galaxy S10 battery rocks a 4000mAh battery and OPPO Find X draws a 3645mAh juice box.

Samsung team is definitely taking the dominance here! Coming to the photography, Samsung Galaxy S10 camera equips a dual 13MP rear sensor and a dual 8MP selfie shooter. Meanwhile, OPPO Find X camera will equip with a 5x Dual Camera Zoom system (16MP + 20MP) and a 16MP selfie lens. Finally, OPPO snatches back a point. Lastly, they all operate on Android 8.0 Oreo base.

Samsung Galaxy S10 vs OPPO Find X release date and price

Between the two, Samsung Galaxy S10 release date is in the first quarter of 2019. Meanwhile, OPPO Find X release date will be on June 19. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy S10 price is $916 ~ Rs. 58, 128 and OPPO Find X price starts around $595 ~ Rs. 39, 990. In our opinion, Samsung Galaxy S10 is more well-known and is a wiser choice. But if your budget is limited, you can opt for the OPPO handset instead.

It looks like Apple is facing some trouble with its new software update for the iOS 11.4 version. Many users have reported that there has been rapid battery drain after installing the update. Keep reading for more juicy news!

Apple iOS 11.4 with battery drain issue

To recap, Apple released the iOS 11.4 update last month. The update includes many new features and changes, but it appears to have brought along a serious problem. A large number of users who downloaded the new version iOS 11.4 are complaining about rapid battery drain issue. Besides, there are several threads discussing the problem on Apple’s official forum. That means a thousand users have confirmed the same issue with their unit.

One account shared: “My iPhone 6s has the same issue after updating to iOS 11.4. I charged it up to 100 per cent, rebooted it then let it standby for 4 hours, the battery indicator dropped to 40 per cent. It has been three days since I updated to ios 11.4 and this issue happened every day.” As a result, some people have suggested switching off the Wi-Fi. It does work in some cases, plus connecting to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (instead of 5GHz) works for others.

However, several other users said none of these tricks worked for them. As a result, they had to roll back to the iOS 11.3.1 version, which made the battery life back to normal again. On a side note, Apple has released the upgraded iOS 12 not long ago. The new iOS is going to help make your Apple device feel faster than ever -particularly on older iPhones and iPads. With the new Apple iOS 12, the old iPhone 6 Plus can launch 40% more quickly. Moreover, the iPhone system keyboard reaches 50% increase in speed. Additionally, you can open the camera app 70% faster. You can read more about iOS 12 features HERE.

Apple’s action towards iOS 11.4 issue

For its part, Apple hasn’t yet to offer any official word on the matter, but we expect the problem will be resolved in the next iOS update.

If you missed the last sale of the special OnePlus 6 Silk White edition, here’s your chance to get it again! The new OnePlus 6 is going to arrive with powerful 8GB RAM and fantastic dual camera! Check out right below for more information!

OnePlus 6 Silk White is available now with 8GB RAM, Dual camera!

Last month, OnePlus finally unveiled their latest flagship with impressive hardware and notch design: OnePlus 6. Additionally, the standard OnePlus 6 handset only came in two colours: Midnight Black and Mirror Black. Following right after, the Chinese brand has introduced a brand new colour option: Silk White. Notably, the first sale of OnePlus 6 Silk White ended within a day. This surprising result once again proved the grand popularity of the OnePlus 6 flagship.

Now, let’s see what the OnePlus 6 Silk White offers! Firstly, the special OnePlus 6 edition only arrives with 8GB RAM option. On the other hand, it is quite similar to the standard OnePlus 6. Regarding the display, OnePlus 6 specs sport a 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED touchscreen with the resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Besides, the phone is going to run on Android 8.1 out-of-the-box. Under the hood, OnePlus 6 takes power from the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 chipset.

Besides 8GB RAM, the OnePlus phone comes with 64GB/256GB ROM, no card slot for expanding. Moreover, there is also the heart rate sensor. For the photography system, the OnePlus 6 camera equips a dual 16MP (f/1.7, 27mm, 1/2.6″, 1.22µm, gyro-EIS, OIS) + 20MP (f/1.7, 1/2.8″, 1.0µm) rear snapper. Besides, the OnePlus phone also has a 16MP (f/2.0, 25mm, 1/3″, 1.0µm) selfie lens. Finally, the OnePlus handset rocks a non-removable 3300mAh battery box. Today, the Chinese brand has announced that OnePlus 6 Silk White edition is once again in stock.

OnePlus 6 Silk White release date and price

The OnePlus 6 Silk White is now available on the main website. As for the cost, OnePlus 6 Silk White price starts from $579 ~ INR 38, 816. Have you gotten yourself a OnePlus flagship phone? Drop a comment to let us know!

After the announcement on June 7^th, BlackBerry might arrive in the Indian market soon as its predecessor has received a price cut. The BlackBerry KEY2 offers 6GB RAM, dual 12MP camera, and so much more. Take a look below for more details!

BlackBerry KEY2 to launch soon as BlackBerry KEYOne receives a price cut!

BlackBerry KEYOne is the great device of BlackBerry. Now, this device gets a price cut of Rs. 6, 024. As for the cost, the BlackBerry KEYone price is $503 ~ Rs. 33, 975. Besides that, the price cut of the KEYOne is just a few days after the announcement of the BlackBerry KEY2. Overall, the KEY2 might hit the Indian market soon. The KEY2 has two variants: the standard edition with 6GB RAM/ 64GB ROM, while the high-end model offers 6GB RAM/ 128GB of internal storage.

Next, let’s move on to the display. BlackBerry KEY2 specs pack a 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels. Besides that, this phone sports 3:2 ratio with a physical keyboard. Furthermore, the KEY2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. In addition, the storage can be expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. On the other hand, the BlackBerry handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Moreover, in terms of the optics department, the KEY2 camera system packs a dual 12MP (f/1.8, DP PDAF) + 12MP (f/2.6, PDAF) snapper on the back. Meanwhile, the selfie lens features a single 8MP snapper with an aperture of f/2.0. Under the hood, the KEY2 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh juice box with Quick Charge 3.0. On the other hand, for the security, the KEY2 offers the fingerprint sensor like the predecessor BlackBerry KEYOne.

BlackBerry KEY2 release date and price

There is no official word about the availability of this device. BlackBerry KEY2 is coming in the summer. As for the cost, the KEY2 price starts at $649 ~ Rs. 43, 700. Stay tuned and wait for more updates!

Vivo NEX A is the budget variant of the Vivo NEX. In details, the NEX A offers 6GB RAM and the dual camera setup. Read the full article for more details!

Vivo NEX A specs

Vivo NEX is one of the most anticipated smartphones to launch this year. This device comes in three variants, including the standard Vivo NEX, the Vivo NEX S flagship, and the budget Vivo NEX A. Today, here comes to the Vivo NEX A with some great features. First of all, let’s talk about the display. Vivo NEX A specs pack a large 6.59-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels.

On the other hand, in terms of the processor, the NEX A gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. Meanwhile, the NEX A sports 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. However, there is no MicroSD card. Besides that, regarding the capacity, the NEX A battery rocks a huge non-removable 4000mAh juice box. Furthermore, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS 4.0 as the operating system.

How about the photography? The NEX A comes with the same optics department as the Vivo NEX S. The rear sensor features a dual 12MP (f/1.8, dual pixel PDAF) + 5MP (f/2.4) with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter has an 8MP lens for the selfies. In addition, this phone offers a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of the under-display fingerprint scanner.

Vivo NEX A release date and price

The Chinese company might launch the NEX A on June 23rd. Besides that, as for the cost, the Vivo NEX A price starts around $608 ~ CNY 3, 898 (~ Rs. 41, 053). What is your opinion about the new Vivo phone? Share your ideas to let us know!

Good news of the day: Apple is finally adopting USB type-C like the rest of the world! This new change is going to apply in their upcoming 2019 products. Keep reading for more details!

USB Type-C change in Apple iPhone 2019

Better late than never may be a proper expression to describe Apple’s recent decision to finally join the rest of the premium smartphone industry: adopting the USB Type-C port for charging and connectivity. Reportedly, Apple is redesigning chargers and related interface for its next-generation iPhone and iPad devices. And will likely have its 2019 series of iPhones come with USB Type-C support. According to sources at analogue IC vendors, the reason why we won’t see USB-C in any of this year’s models is that the company “is still in its redesign phase”.

Like the Lightning connector, USB-C ports are reversible. They also support the Thunderbolt standard, which offers a higher rate of data transfer, though applications of the standard on a mobile device are limited. Oddly, the report doesn’t go into specifics regarding whether USB-C will be applied on both ends of the iPhone cable, or just the one that goes into the charging brick/computer. It’s entirely reasonable that Apple would switch that end from USB-A over to USB-C; while leaving the Lightning port on the other end intact. Thus, making it is possible to continue reaping the benefits of accessory licensing.

On a side note, perhaps this is also the reason why Apple decided to decrease the price of their USB-C to Lightning cable not long ago. Although it’s quite rare for the company to reduce the prices of its accessories, Apple lowers down the cost of USB-C to Lightning cable from a whopping $25 to $19. You can read more about it HERE.

The possibility of USB Type-C in Apple products

At this point, it’s already pretty late in the 2018 iPhones’ development cycle. So it won’t be able to make the necessary changes in time, without possible production delays. In the end, we have a firm belief that this new change is going to happen sooner or later. Stay tuned with us for more updates!

Get ready for the mid-range fight between Samsung Galaxy A6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 taking place today with a great 16MP primary cam and a 4000mAh energy box. Find out the winner below!

Samsung Galaxy A6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 comparison

The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is rumoured to be the upcoming phone of the company’s series A. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi 6 belongs to the company’s mid-range line. In details, Xiaomi Redmi 6 specs pack a 5.84-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and an 18:9 display. On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy A6 specs come with a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a tall 18:9 display and the same resolution pixels. In this case, the Xiaomi phone wins for bigger screen size.

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy A6 runs on an Exynos 7870 chipset. Whereas, the Redmi 6 equips with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor at the core. In addition, the Samsung phone has only 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Besides, the Redmi 6 offer a variety of 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB ROM (Expandable up to 256GB). Thus, Xiaomi team wins again. Regarding the optics, Samsung Galaxy A6 camera sports a single 16MP rear cam with autofocus feature, coming with another dual 16MP selfie snappers.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 camera system equips a dual 12MP + 8MP rear sensor and a 5MP selfie lens. As a result, Samsung finally earns its first point against Xiaomi! Concerning battery, Redmi 6 handset possesses a decent 3000mAh battery while Samsung Galaxy A6 rocks a larger non-removable 3500mAh juice box. One more point goes to team Samsung! Lastly, both devices operate on Android 8.0 system.

Samsung Galaxy A6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 release dates and price

Samsung Galaxy A6 release date falls in the second quarter of 2018. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 series is coming on June 12th. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy A6 price might start at $459 ~ Rs. 29, 990. Xiaomi Redmi 6 price starts at $134 ~ Rs. 8, 990. In the end, we would highly recommend Xiaomi over Samsung since it is a more excellent device in terms of specs and price.

Qualcomm seems to have more products kept under its sleeve than we think. Recently, Snapdragon 680 chipset has surfaced on Geekbench, targeting the mid-range market. Keep reading for more details!

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 for mid-range smartphones

Put the Snapdragon 710 aside, Qualcomm seems to have more chipsets in the works. To be specific, a Snapdragon 680 was spotted in Geekbench, which will be gearing towards future mid-range smartphones. Like other products in the Snapdragon 600-series, the chip could be built on the 14nm process, and bear a 2+4-core setup or a direct 6-core setup. Apparently, it is true.

According to the listing, the Snapdragon 680’s CPU has six cores, which is likely a 2+4 configuration; as we’ve seen in the Snapdragon 650 and 808 version. But please keep in mind that its name/number might not stay the same. For example, the upcoming Snapdragon 710 was initially called 670. Regarding the performance, we believe this processor may be a parred down version of the 710.

The clock speed of the big cores – 2.15 GHz – matches both the Kryo 260 in the SnD 660 and the Kryo 4xx in the 710. However, the single core results (1,900) are higher than what the Snapdragon 660 scores (1,600), suggesting these are the new 4th generation Kryo cores. Besides, multi-core performance score is slightly lower than what the SnD 660 has. But it will likely make more of a difference in benchmarks than in real life use, where tasks rarely stress more than two cores at the same time.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 availability

All in all, this looks like an excellent follow-up to Qualcomm’s mid-range offerings. By the way, the test was done on a Qualcomm development platform (arm64) with 6 GB of RAM. No phones with this chipset have launched yet. Stay tuned with us for more updates regarding this new mid-range chipset!