Author: Chris Eilers

Here we come to the latest mid-range device of Vivo with the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, a tall 19:9 display and so much more. Take a look below for more details about the Vivo Y83!

Vivo Y83 specs

Vivo Y83 is one of the anticipated budget handsets with the gorgeous design. In details, the upcoming Vivo handset comes with a notch on the top and an all-glass design. Besides that, the Y83 device comes in three color options, including Aurora White, Polar Black, and Red. Besides that, in terms of the display, the Vivo Y83 specs pack a large 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a tall 19:9 ratio.

How about the processor? The Vivo Y83 is the first phone to get power from the recently announced MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with AI features. On the other hand, this phone sports 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. In addition, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. Meanwhile, the Vivo device rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3260mAh battery box.

In addition, coming to the optics, the Vivo camera system equips a dual 13MP + 2MP snapper on the back with LED flash. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter sports an 8MP lens that sports a solid AI tech and a face recognition. Moreover, this phone supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y83 release date and price

Vivo Y83 is now available in May 2018. Besides that, the Vivo price starts around $235 ~ Rs. 16, 030. In addition, the new Vivo handset already goes on sale on Vivo’s China website. Moreover, this phone comes with a free protective case and an earphone within the box. Drop us a comment to let us know your opinion!

Uh Oh! It looks like Apple is facing another problem. Internal documents have shown that Apple already knew about its bendgate during the making of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Keep scrolling for more juicy news!

Apple knew bendgate would hit the iPhone 6 series

Recently, internal documents have surfaced in a recent court filing. According to this source, Apple was aware of the fact that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are more likely to bend than the previous iPhone 5s. The issue got pointed out by the company before the launch of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Internal tests revealed the iPhone 6 is 3.3 times easier to bend than the iPhone 5s; and the 6 Plus with 7.2 times more.

“Touch disease” means a troubleshoot that causes the display to show a flickering grey bar at the top while the touchscreen would work intermittently, or even stop working altogether. In addition, Apple only acknowledged touch disease in November 2016, offering to replace issued phones for $149 (down from $349). It did not state the mentioned engineering changes to the public, but explained that touch disease only happens after iPhones are “dropped multiple times on a hard surface.”

Apple was required to turn over its internal testing documents as part of discovery in an ongoing class-action lawsuit filed against it because of these issues. The documents themselves remain under seal, but US District Court Judge Lucy Koh made some of the information in public. In short, the lawsuit alleges that Apple misled its customers about touch disease. Under the public eye, Apple has never admitted that the phones have this bending problem; despite the two models suffered from “touch disease” as a result of how easy they are to bend.

When will Apple finally admit its fault?

Despite these findings, Apple still maintained that there were no engineering issues with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. But according to court filings, this internal review showed that engineering changes were necessary to prevent touch disease. In May 2016, after the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus launching, Apple quietly began reinforcing the part of the logic board associated with touch disease. To read more about this lawsuit, click HERE.

Here comes to the list of best Samsung Galaxy Mobiles in 2018 with HUGE 6GB RAM and dual camera. Find out your device below!

1. Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9 is the first handset of best Samsung Galaxy Mobiles in 2018. This phone is one of the latest flagships of the Korean brand. In terms of the display, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs include a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen (1440 x 2960 pixels) and an 18:5:9 ratio. In addition, Samsung Galaxy S9 gets power from the Exynos 9810 octa/ Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 sports 4GB RAM with three ROM options: 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB of onboard storage which is expandable up to 400GB. Besides that, Samsung Galaxy S9 camera system packs a 12MP rear sensor (f/1.5-2.4) rear sensor and 1n 8MP selfie lens (f/1.7). In addition, Samsung Galaxy S9 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S9 price is $805 ~ Rs. 54, 980.

2. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

Regarding the display, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs pack a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and a tall 18:5:9 display. Besides that, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus gets runs on Exynos 9810 octa/ Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, along with 6GB RAM and 64Gb/ 128GB/ 256GB ROM (expandable up to 400GB). Moreover, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus works on Android 8.0 Oreo and packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh capacity. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera features a dual 12MP (f/1.5-2.4) snapper on the back and an 8MP front-facing lens (f/1.7). Finally, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus price starts around $911 ~ Rs. 62, 200.

3. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The third phone of best Samsung Galaxy Mobiles in 2018 is Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Speaking of the display, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs pack a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED (1440 x 2960 pixels) with an 18:5:9 display. In addition, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 gets power from the Exynos 8895 octa or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB ROM (expandable up to 400GB). On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 battery equips a non-removable Li-Ion 3300mAh capacity. In addition, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. Besides that, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera features a dual 12MP (f/1.7, f/2.4) rear snapper and an 8MP selfie shooter (f/1.7). Overall, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price is $760 ~ Rs. 51, 900.

4. Samsung Galaxy S8

The last handset of best Samsung Galaxy Mobiles is Samsung Galaxy S8. Samsung Galaxy S8 specs come with a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED (1440 x 2960 pixels). On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S8 works on Android 8.9 Oreo and takes power from the Exynos 8895 octa/ Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. In addition, Samsung Galaxy S8 sports 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 400GB). Besides that, Samsung Galaxy S8 camera packs a 12MP (f/1.7) snapper on the back and an 8MP selfie lens (F/1.7). In addition, Samsung Galaxy S8 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh capacity. Finally, Samsung Galaxy S8 price is $556 ~ Rs. 37, 990.

Best Samsung Galaxy Mobiles 2018: 6GB RAM, dual cam!

We recommend the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 because of the big RAM and the great camera system. Which phone is your choice? Let us know!

Are you going to some remote places without electricity and in need of a long-lasting handset? Without letting you wait longer, the Energizer launches phones with massive batteries. One of them even owns a 16000mAh battery. Keep reading for more details right below!

Energizer launches phones with massive 16000mAh battery!

Apart from features like camera, resolution and core performance, batteries are another significant criteria that customers care about when purchasing. Back in January, we had some reports about Energizer’s Power Max, Hardcase, and Energy smartphone lineups. Recently, our sources also reported that the company is going to launch some more phones belonging to these lines: the Power Max P600S, Power Max P20, Hardcase H550S, Energy S550 and the Power Max P16K Pro…

The first on the list is the Power Max P600S with a big 4,500 mAh. It runs a MediaTek Helio P25 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and packs in a 5.99-inch 1080 x 2160, 18:9 display. The camera setup on the back is 13MP + 5MP. Besides, it ships with Android 7.0 Nougat OS. Secondly, the Power Max P20 with 4,000 mAh battery, 4MB RAM, and Spreadtrum SC6531E SoC has the key selling point at its huge battery able to serve as a power bank and charge your other devices.

And here it comes the last but most amazing phone – the Power Max P16K Pro with the massive 16000mAh battery! The phone runs a MediaTek Helio P23 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The back of the device houses a 16MP main camera and a 13MP secondary unit. Interestingly, the front also boasts a dual-camera setup – 13MP + 5MP. This is quite a beast with a good core, quad camera system and also massive juice box at the same time.

Energizer new phones release date and price

Both the Power Max P600S and Power Max P20 release dates were in January 2018. Meanwhile, the Power Max P16K Pro release date falls in the Q3 of 2018. For the cost, there has been yet any information related to the Power Max P600S, Power Max P20, and Power Max P16K Pro price. Are you looking forward to this phone? Let us know what you think below!

As far as it concerns, Huawei Honor 7A review comes to our website today with stunning specs for such a budget device. In details, this handset shares dual cameras and Face Unlock feature. Learn more information below!

Huawei Honor 7A review

The Honor 7A budget phone carries forward Honors focus on aesthetics and performance. In details, the new budget phone looks to offer an appealing design along with dual rear cameras and 18:9 display. Concerning the design, it comes all plastic on the rear. Meanwhile, there is a fingerprint sensor on the center with antenna lines running across the top and bottom.

Besides, the volume and power buttons sit on the right. Meanwhile, the left side has a single tray that supports two SIM cards and a microSD card (up to 256GB). Notably, the Honor 7A has two speaker grilles on the bottom with the left one is for aesthetic purposes. Also, the phones also support Face Unlock, which might not be as fast as we expect. Furthermore, the UI is smooth, but animations are a bit slow.

The Honor 7A sports a 5.7-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) display, which looked pretty good with deep colors and good brightness levels. Meanwhile, Honor 7A sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, instead of in-house Kirin chips, with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Besides, the Honor phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 out-of-the-box. On the other hand, Huawei Honor 7A camera includes a 13MP + 2MP rear sensor (LED Flash) and an 8MP front-facing snapper (tone light support). Moreover, the battery box comes with 3000mAh capacity.

Huawei Honor 7A release date and price

Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 7A arrived in April 2018. At the meantime, Huawei Honor 7A price starts at $130 ~ Rs. 8, 477 for the 2GB variant. On the other hand, there would be $160 ~ Rs. 10, 433 for the 3GB model. For the affordable price, the Honor 7A is an excellent choice if you are on tight budget. Keep updated with more tech goodness from us!

The popular Xiaomi Redmi S2 seems to make its way to Indian market next month with dual camera setup and 18:9 ratio display. Check Xiaomi Redmi S2 India out!

Xiaomi Redmi S2 India launch

Previously, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 was launched in China on the 10th of May. According to the previous report, it seems that the Redmi S2 would remain a China-exclusive. However, that assumption has not held true until today. In details, the company has confirmed a June 7th launch event for the Indian market to meet the Redmi S2 soon next month. So let’s check out what we know so far about this.

As the invite highlights, the launched Redmi S2 smartphone will be the camera-centric device. On the other hand, Xiaomi’s Redmi Y series is all about the front-facing camera in the Indian market. As a result, the Redmi S2 launches as the Redmi Y2 in India. If the news is legit, the Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) would be the excellent successor of the Redmi Y1 that previously launched in November 2017.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs include a 5.99 inch IPS LCD with a 1440 x 720 pixels as resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the Redmi S2 runs on the Snapdragon 625 chipset, coupled with either 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage (expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card). Also, Xiaomi device runs Android 8 Oreo out of the box with MIUI 9 on top. Also, the device gets a 3080 mAh battery. Moreover, Xiaomi Redmi S2 camera includes a 12MP+5MP camera. On the front, there is a 16MP AI-powered snapper.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date and price

Xiaomi launched the Redmi S2 on May 10th, 2018 and would be available for Indian market on June 7th, 2018. As for the cost, the Redmi S2 price starts at $160 ~ Rs. 10, 781 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB. Meanwhile, there would be $204 ~ Rs. 13, 745 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB variant. Do you like this Xiaomi upcoming device? Stay tuned and share your opinion with us!

It’s the battle between BlackBerry Key2 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 taking place today with dual camera, 6GB RAM! Discover the final winner below!

BlackBerry KEY2 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 specs

BlackBerry KEY2 is the new device of BlackBerry with the powerful processor. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest flagship of the Chinese brand. In details, BlackBerry KEY2 specs pack a 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels. On the contrary, Xiaomi Mi 8 specs include a 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. With the higher resolution, Xiaomi Mi 8 is ahead.

In addition, BlackBerry KEY2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi 8 runs on the better Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. In addition, BlackBerry KEY2 sports 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Xiaomi Mi 8 comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (no card slot). As a result, BlackBerry KEY2 take back one point thanks to the bigger storage.

Under the hood, BlackBerry KEY2 camera features a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 8MP snapper on the back and an 8MP selfie lens (f/2.0). Besides that, Xiaomi Mi 8 camera packs a dual 20MP (f/1.7) + 16MP lens on the rear and a 16MP front-facing shooter (f/2.0). Notably, Xiaomi Mi 8 wins this round for the better optics. Coming to the capacity, BlackBerry KEY2 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3360mAh juice box. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi 8 battery draws a smaller 3300mAh capacity. These phones run on Android 8.1 Oreo.

BlackBerry KEY2 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 release date and price

BlackBerry KEY2 release date is on June 7^th, 2018. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi 8 is coming on May 31^st. As for the cost, BlackBerry KEY2 price is $639 ~ Rs. 42, 999; while Xiaomi Mi 8 price starts around $550 ~ Rs. 38, 000. With the lower price tag and the better optics, Xiaomi Mi 8 is our choice. How about you? Let us know!

Besides gorgeous design and nice 6GB RAM, it seems like HTC latest flagship has more surprise for us! Today, the HTC U12 Plus camera system reportedly defeats Huawei P20 at DxOMark website! Read on for more details now!

HTC U12 Plus camera system Defeats Huawei P20 at DxOMark website!

This week, HTC has finally announced their latest flagship addition to their popular HTC U series. Surprising, the Taiwanese manufacturer jumps over the U12 name and goes for the HTC U12 Plus. Moreover, the U12 Plus device is also the first handset to run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset of this brand. In terms of the design, the HTC handset continues to sport the sleek exterior design style of the previous-gen flagship. On the other hand, the HTC U12 Plus camera system is also one of its strong advantages on the market.

In details, HTC U12 Plus camera system sports a dual 20MP+16MP rear dual-camera on the back. Notably, the main wide-angle sensor arrives with a f/1.75 aperture. Meanwhile, the second telephoto sensor makes use of a f/2.6 aperture. With this setup, the HTC phone can achieve 1.85 – 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom. Additionally, this HTC device also shoots 4K videos at 60fps, 1080P at 240fps slow-motion videos, and supports OIS. As a result, it’s no surprise that the HTC U12 Plus camera system score a whopping 103 points on DxOMark, even exceeding the Huawei P20!

Besides that, HTC U12 Plus specs pack a 6-inch Super LCD6 with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, DCI-P3, sRGB color gamut, and HDR 10 support. Besides, the HTC device boasts the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Moreover, the HTC handset comes with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable up to 400GB). On the other hand, the HTC handset runs on Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. Moreover, coming to the capacity, the HTC battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh juice box with fast charging support.

HTC U12 Plus release date and price

The HTC flagship is going to hit the market in May and arrive on other regions in the upcoming months. As for the cost, HTC U12 Plus price begins at Rs. 56, 000 ($830) for the 128GB variant, while the 64GB model costs Rs. 54, 000 ($797). What do you think about the new HTC device? Drop a comment to let us know!

It looks like the Essential brand is having a tough week. According to a recent report, the company is planning to cancel their Essential PH-2 handset development and now looking for a buyer. What is the reason behind this situation? Read on to find out!

Essential cancels PH-2 development and is now looking for a customer!

Today, we came across a significant news about the Essential brand. In details, there is a high chance that they are going to cancel the development of their second handset Essential PH-2. On the other hand, Essential founder and CEO, Andy Rubin, shared on Twitter today. He stated that the company is always working with “multiple products in development” and that it may choose to cancel some products in favor of others.

According to our sources, the company is now directing its engineers and resources towards developing a smart-home product that is set to hit the market next year. On the other hand, there is an ongoing discussion about the future of the company. The engineering team, which includes hires from Apple and Google seems to be likely to be a part of the sale as well, however, the company has not yet made any final decision yet.

So what is the reason behind such problem? Based on Bloomberg’s report, Essential only sold a total of 150,000 Essential phones until now. Moreover, the company had previously dropped the initial price by $200 from $699 to $499. You can also find the Essential device at $399 at some websites. For the Essential brand, this is not a great result. Additionally, the smartphone community doesn’t give their handset a high score. Moreover, Essential is now preparing the necessary information, including their complete portfolio of products, to look for a buyer.

What could be Essential brand future?

For now, the final decision hasn’t been made yet. As a result, there’s a slight chance that Essential brand can change their mind. We’re going to update you as soon as more information comes out, stay tuned!

Besides the great HTC U12 Plus, the Taiwanese brand still has more exciting smartphone up their sleeves. Today, let’s meet the HTC U2 Ultra 2018 handset with 4300mAh battery, dual camera, and great 6GB RAM now!

HTC U2 Ultra 2018: dual 21MP camera, 6GB RAM and more!

Today, Science and Knowledge presents to us a new member of the popular HTC U series. Meet the HTC U2 Ultra 2018 handset with amazing design and quite powerful hardware. Firstly, let’s talk about the display. The HTC handset sports a bezel-less display and surprisingly, no notch. Furthermore, HTC U2 Ultra 2018 specs include a 5.7-inch Super LCD5 capacitive touchscreen. Additionally, the HTC flagship also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 or Sapphire Crystal Glass with Multitouch support.

Under the hood, the new HTC U2 Ultra is going to take power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Regarding the storage, the HTC phone offers 6GB and 8GB RAM. Furthermore, there is also 128GB and 256GB storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. On the other hand, the HTC phone is going to come running on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. Additionally, the HTC U2 Ultra also equips a great 4300mAh battery box with Quick Charge 3.0.

How about the photography system? On the front HTC U2 Ultra 2018 camera includes a dual system of two 21MP lenses (f/1.8, 26mm, OIS). As for the features, there are laser with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED and dual tone flash plus check quality. On the front, the HTC flagship has another 16MP (1/2.3” sensor size, 1.55µm pixel size) selfie shooter. Besides, the HTC phone also supports 1080p, Auto-HDR and 720p@120fps, check quality with face detection, Auto-HDR, panorama. Lastly, the HTC U2 Ultra 2018 sports Sensors Fingerprint (Inside Display) with an accelerometer, gyro proximity, compass. Also, the HTC device supports Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).

HTC U2 Ultra 2018 release date and price

For now, we can expect HTC to drop more details this HTC phone around fall 2018, probably August. As for the cost, HTC U2 Ultra 2018 price can begin around $850 ~ Rs. 58, 000. What do you think about this HTC handset? Drop a comment to let us know!

Let’s begin the battle between two latest mid-range handsets on the market today with 4GB RAM, Dual camera today! It’s Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Nokia 6 2018. Read on to discover the winner now!

Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Nokia 6 2018 specs

Out of the two, Samsung Galaxy J8 is the watered-down variant of the Galaxy A8 handset. Meanwhile, Nokia 6 2018 is the upgraded version of the Nokia 6 2017. Now, let’s begin with their display! In details, Samsung Galaxy J8 specs feature a 6-inch Super AMOLED panel (720 x 1480 pixels) with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, Nokia 6 2018 specs sport a 5.5-inch IPS LCD screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Thanks to the higher resolution screen, the Nokia phone wins this round!

Under the hood, the Nokia handset runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset with its 2.2GHz octa-core CPU and Adreno 508 GPU. Furthermore, the Samsung device takes power from 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 450 SoC and an Adreno 506 GPU. As for the storage, Nokia 6 2018 offers 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB or 64GB ROM. Besides, the Samsung Galaxy J8 comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB. As both smartphones’ storage is expandable up to 256GB, the Nokia gains another point better core!

In terms of the operating system, both Nokia 6 2018 and Samsung Galaxy J8 can come running on Android 8.1 (Oreo) operating system. How about the photography system? The Nokia 6 2018 camera ability includes a single 16MP (f/2.0) rear snapper and another 8MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy J8 camera equips a dual system of 16MP (f/1.7) + 5MP (f/1.9 )lenses. As for the selfie fans, the Samsung phone also has a 16MP selfie camera. It looks like the Samsung device wins back a point this time with greater camera system! Finally, the Nokia 6 2018 ships with a 3000mAh battery at its core. Meanwhile, the Samsung phone arrives with a larger 3500mAh juice box. One last point goes to the Samsung phone today!

Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Nokia 6 2018 release date and price

Nokia 6 2018 and Samsung Galaxy J8 are going to hit the market in May 2018. As for the cost, Nokia 6 2018 price is Rs 16, 999 ($250) for the 3GB RAM model or Rs. 18, 999 ($280) for the higher-end variant. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy J8 price begins around Rs. 18,990 ($275). If you prefer a nice camera system and larger battery, the Samsung phone can be a good choice!