Author: Chris Eilers

Chris is an experienced Digital Marketer and Growth Hacker with work experience in Mckinsey Germany and Rocket Internet Asia. He is the CEO of Oizoioi Malaysia and actively engaged in the Startup Scene in South East Asia.
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Panasonic Eluga Ray Max & Ray X goes on sale!

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April 17
by Chris Eilers

Panasonic is not a prestigious brand of smartphone yet, but some of their released phones are decent. Now, we have Panasonic Eluga Ray Max and Ray X becoming available on sale soon in India!

Panasonic Eluga Ray Max

Panasonic Eluga Ray Max & Ray X goes on sale!

Actually, Panasonic Eluga Ray Max and Ray X has already been introduced a while ago, in March. Both phones came with the company’s new virtual assistant, Arbo. At that time, the company promised that the phone will be available in April, with Arbo getting released one or two weeks after that. Now the time of release has come, as now both phones are available for purchase from Flipkart. However, this time Arbo will be on both phones out of the box.

Eluga Ray Max specs are as follow: the phone is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, accompanied by 4GB of RAM. There will be 32/64GB of internal storage, expandable by up to 128GB. The phone also houses a 3,000mAh battery, with support for QuickCharge 3.0. It features a 5.2″ Full HD display, supports 4G LTE, and will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. For camera, there is a rear 16MP lens at the back with dual-LED flash, and an 8MP selfie shooter.

Panasonic Eluga Ray Max

Now to Eluga Ray X specs, it has a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 430 processor, along with 3GB of RAM. It also has a fingerprint scanner at the home button. It comes with 32GB storage, expandable by up to 64GB. There is a huge battery of 4,000mAh. Outside, it has a 5.5″ HD screen, supports 4G LTE, and comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS pre-installed. There is a 16MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, and a 5MP front snapper. This seems like a lesser version of Ray Max, but with fingerprint scanner.

Panasonic Eluga Ray Max & Ray X: What about the price?

Panasonic has also announced the price for these phones. Eluga Ray Max price will be Rs. 11,499 and Rs. 12,499 for 32 and 64GB version, and will be available in Gold, Metallic Silver, and Rose Gold colors. Eluga Ray X price is Rs. 8,999, and has 3 colors: Gold, Rose Gold, and Space Grey. What do you think about the phones?

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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 launched with Mi 6?

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April 17
by Chris Eilers

Recently, news about the new Xiaomi Mi 6 has really raised up the anticipation for the new phone. However, it seems Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will also be launched alongside Mi 6 as well!

xiaomi mi max 2

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 launched with Mi 6?

From the news before, we know that Xiaomi Mi 6 will be launched soon (April 19). However, there have been new reports, saying that Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will also be launched on the same day! The Mi Max 2 has just been leaked recently, and it showcased very good specs. Although not as powerful as the Mi 6 (that will be the flagship), Mi Max 2 is also very competent!

As we’ve mentioned, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 specs are good. Reports suggest that there will be 2 versions of the phone, one with 4GB RAM + Snapdragon 626 SoC, and the other 6GB RAM + Snapdragon 660 SoC. The phone supposedly has a 6.44″ Full HD screen, and will house a large 5,000mAh battery. About cameras, it will feature a 12MP rear camera with Sony IMX378 sensor, and a 5MP selfie shooter. Reports also suggest that Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will come with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.

xiaomi mi max 2

Some additional piece of news is that, the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 will be released some time in the second quarter. From past speculations, it will supposedly have 5.7″ display, and the latest SND 835 chipset. There will also be 8GB of RAM! There could be 2 storage options: 128GB and 256GB. Last but not least, the Mi Note 3 is said to sport a dual camera at the back, and will feature a 4,070mAh battery.

A lot of news from Xiaomi recently!

Reports have suggested that the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price will be between CNY 1,499 (~Rs. 14,000) and CNY 1,699 (~Rs. 15,900) for the two versions. Xiaomi Mi Note 3 price has not been mentioned yet. However, with these news, Xiaomi is sure to have a busy year this year!

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New Uncharted game release date and price revealed!

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April 15
by Chris Eilers

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has just won big at BAFTA recently. It added to the huge success of the Uncharted franchise. A new Uncharted game is said to be released soon, and its release date and price has just been revealed!

new uncharted game

New Uncharted game release date and price revealed!

The new Uncharted game, The Lost Legacy, recently just had its release date and price revealed by Naughty Dog, its developer. Allegedly, the title will be released on August 22 this year for North America market. The Lost Legacy is the spinoff title of the franchise, and it also has a new trailer showcasing cinematic scenes between main characters Nadine Ross and Chloe Fraizer. You can take a look for yourself at the trailer below.

Naughty Dog also revealed the game price as well. The new Uncharted game price will be about $40. Additionally, those who preorder the upcoming game at “participating retailers” will receive a digital copy of Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Trilogy on the PlayStation 4. Also, those who preorder the game on the PlayStation Store will be given a Lost Legacy PS4 theme on top of that. No price or release date for the international market has been specified, hopefully Naughty Dog will speak about that soon.

It is recently implied by the developer that the new Uncharted game will be at least 10 hours long. This is quite surprising, since many people only expected it to be not more than an expansion. Naughty Dog has confirmed that the new game game is an expansion of sort to Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, but it is a standalone game, so you don’t need to own the previous one to play. It is specualted that it will feature the biggest level ever in the franchise. Also, many have reported that this may be the last title ever in the franchise, and the protagonist Nathan Drake may not appear at all.

Uncharted The Lost Legacy: A farewell for fans

This new Uncharted game could very well be the last one for the franchise. Hopefully, the developer delivers a good farewell for fans. Are you excited for this last Uncharted game?

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Xiaomi Mi 6 scores higher than Samsung Galaxy S8

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April 15
by Chris Eilers

Xiaomi fans must be waiting so long for this new flagship. The phone has come alongside with leaks and rumors over the past few months. Spotted on Geekbench listing, Xiaomi Mi 6 scores higher than Samsung Galaxy S8…

Xiaomi Mi 6 scores

Xiaomi Mi 6 scores higher than Samsung Galaxy S8?

Xiaomi Mi 6 was leaked in a live image before. The phone has just been spotted on Geekbench benchmark website. According to the single-core and multi-core results, Xiaomi Mi 6 scores tell us this will be a powerful device. In fact, Xiaomi Mi 6 scores 2006 and 6438 in single and multi-core results respectively on GeekBench. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S8 scored 1916 and 6011 and Galaxy S8+ scored 1929 and 6084 for the same test order.

Obviously, Xiaomi Mi 6 scores higher than the two latest Samsung flagships. What makes it such a premium smartphone? The Xiaomi Mi 6 features a 5.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Meanwhile, its bigger brother Mi 6 Plus may sport a 2K OLED display with curved edges and dual rear cameras. Xiaomi Mi 6 specs include the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and Adreno 540 GPU, together with 4GB/6GB RAM.

Xiaomi Mi 6 scores

In terms of photography, Xiaomi Mi 6 cameras sport a 12MP sensor on the rear and an 8MP selfie snapper. The phone runs Android Nougat with a battery of 4,000mAh. Xiaomi will probably use Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 technology for better charging support. There could be three memory options of 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. Since they are all inbuilt internal storage which cannot be expanded via microSD card, your choice depends on your demand and needs some considerations.

Xiaomi Mi 6 scores higher but will it cost higher than Samsung Galaxy S8?

Xiaomi Mi 6 price may vary from Rs. 20,500 to roughly Rs. 24,300. This is much lower than Samsung Galaxy S8 price, which is expected to be nearly Rs 55,000. Xiaomi Mi 6 will probably come in together with another giant Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 next week, on April 19.

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HTC One X10 came right after official poster leaked

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April 15
by Chris Eilers

We have just had a look at the poster and now the phone is official! It is very much the same as what we expected. Let’s check everything from the One X10 images to features!

One X10

HTC One X10 specs and features?

This is definitely the younger brother of One X9. It had to wait for more than one year after the HTC One X9 was released. The phone has been all over the news earlier until yesterday when we saw its official poster leaked. No one expected the phone to come that fast but it did. The HTC smartphone was officially released today. Everything about the latest HTC One X10 specs is real now.

The phone features a 5.5-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The Full HD screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek P10 processor. There is only one memory option of 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Besides this inbuilt storage, the smartphone also supports microSD card slot for expandable storage of up to 2TB.

One X10

The device packs a super 4,000mAh battery. It is powerful enough for you to do 26-hour talking. On standby mode with 3G network, the phone can survive for 31 days. As for photography, the phones comes with a 16MP main shooter. HTC One X10 camera supports autofocus, face detection, Panorama, Hyperlapse and full-HD video recording at 30fps. The handset sports an 8MP sensor for selfie lovers. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPS, GLONASS, and Miracast. The device is measured at 152.9×75.6×8.2mm and weighs 175 grams.

HTC One X10 price and availability?

The phone is first available for purchase in Russia now. HTC One X10 price is tagged at $355 ~ Rs. 23,000. Color variants of Black and Silver are said to come this month. Stay tuned until it gets into your market!

 

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Mi 6 home button to use a cheap motor?

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April 14
by Chris Eilers

This year will be full of big flagship reveal. Samsung Galaxy S8 will be unveiled soon, and Xiaomi Mi 6 will also be launched this year. However, there may be one big problem with the Mi 6 home button!

mi 6 home button

Mi 6 home button to use a cheap motor?

Recently, among the Samsung Galaxy S8 hype, Xiaomi also got a lot of anticipation for its new Xiaomi Mi 6 this year. People have been eagerly waiting for the big reveal of the new Xiaomi flagship, along with its bigger-in-size sibling, the Mi 6 Plus. There have been many reports and speculations regarding Xiaomi Mi 6 specs, such as its camera set-up (supposedly dual), its processor (likely to be SND 835), etc.

However, recently there has been one new speculation with regards to a different piece of hardware. This time, it is quite negative, and may affect the performance of the phone if true. It is about the Mi 6 home button, which also serves as the fingerprint scanner. According to analyst Sun Changxu, the upcoming Xiaomi device will use an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner like its predecessor, Xiaomi Mi 5s. This small part is also put under the front glass, similar to that of the iPhone 7.

mi 6 home button

However, because of its position, the scanner also serves as the Mi 6 home button, but it does not press down. Instead, a linear monitor is used to provide vibration feedback, also same as iPhone 7. This is the worrisome part: according to another analyst, @Mocha RQ on Weibo, the iPhone 7 uses a linear motor priced $10, while that of the Mi 6 home button costs just under $1. This may lead to less vibration feedback and low reliability for the device.

Mi 6 home button rumor: It’s still too early to tell

That is indeed some worrisome piece of information. However, that was just speculation, and we need to wait for official words. Do you think using cheap linear motor for Xiaomi Mi 6 home button may cause problems for the device, and the brand as well?

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Nokia phones confirmed to come in May

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April 14
by Chris Eilers

Everyone now believes in the comeback of Nokia. More Nokia phones confirmed are coming soon this May. In case you have been waiting for so long, it is next month! There is another interesting update…

Nokia phones confirmed

Nokia phones confirmed to come in May: which ones are they?

After the release of its Nokia 6 and recent Nokia 6 Silver, HDM has shared its ambitious plans to launch more Nokia phones. The release is globally aimed at 120 markets. What rumors said was the release of Nokia 3 and Nokia 5. And they will not come until May. Today, we got confirmed by 2 more retailers. Carphone Warehouse said the same month for Nokia phones to show up.

Carphone Warehouse is the first retailer to open registration for all Nokia phones. The company also observed a great pre-registration. That showed a high level of interest from their customers. CPW is so excited to see what “comes to market in May”. However, CPW was not the only one retailer to confirm this. Retailer Clove had their words over the case. It has also listed all Nokia phones confirmed and their release date in May.

Nokia phones confirmed

In addition, CPW revealed a great interest for Nokia 3310. This is a 2017 version of the original and will get a new appearance. However, the phone retailer was not sure if it would come into real orders. CPW explained this might come from “nostalgic reasons”. Sometimes people just want to feel the past and therefore get to buy the phone “they used 15 years ago”. The two phones we expect to see the most are Nokia 3 and Nokia 5. They have passed some certifications at FCC and are very like to arrive this May.

Nokia phones confirmed: which one are you waiting for?

While Nokia fans are looking forward to the launch of Nokia Android phones, some may not be aware of the comeback. The Nokia 6 Silver sold out in minutes and is coming in more colors soon. Which one do you like the most?

 

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Samsung investors is worrying about success, why?

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April 14
by Chris Eilers

Samsung is going to launch their newest flagship – the Galaxy S8 – soon, and is expected to be successful once more. However, Samsung investors seem to be worried about this, and with good reasons!

samsung investors

Samsung investors is worrying about success, why?

It is going to be a few weeks of only Samsung’s news again, with the launch of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ becoming imminent. After the Galaxy Note 7 explosions last year, the S8 duo is expected to bring glory again for the Korean giant, and from the looks of the phones, we can be hopeful for Samsung. That, plus the huge profit despite the Note 7 woe also made the near future of Samsung pretty much secured. However, Samsung investors do not seem to have the same mindset!

On the stock market, Samsung is kind of losing Steam recently. It has gone up just 3% so far in April, a significant slow down from previous times. Some Samsung investors are actually questioning the company’s long-term growth potential, and whether the company can achieve double digit profit growth next year is up for debate. As of now, Samsung is still Asia’s most valuable company, but its operating profit is expected to just be 5.5% next year, compared to this year’s projected 61%, according to a Thomson Reuters survey of 16 analysts.

samsung investors

The drive behind Samsung’s growth despite what happened to the Galaxy Note 7 was the exploding market of memory chip. Demand has been higher than ever, as phone manufacturers look to upgrade the power of their phones. However, this growth is not expected to repeat next year, as more production methods and technology becoming available to solve the bottleneck problem. This year, the market has seen a growth of 32% so far, but next year it is only expected to be just 3%. With that in mind, Samsung investors have the right to worry.

Samsung investors worrying: Is it too soon?

With that said, in recent years, Samsung has been one of the more innovating companies in the world. Hopefully the company will alleviate the investors’ worries by staying on the right track. For us now, let’s all wait until the Galaxy S8 is released!

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Nokia 9 concept: 5.5″ 2K display, SND 835, 3800mAh!

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April 14
by Chris Eilers

Nokia 9 concept with Bezel-less design and Dual-lens camera. Moreover, this flagship also runs on Snapdragon 835 with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. What else does it have?

Nokia 9 concept

Nokia 9 concept with 6.2 mm thickness?

Coming with 6GB RAM and a huge 3800mAh cell, this flagship could make a big hit in the market. This new Nokia phone will be the tough rival in the market. Some of the Nokia 9 specs come with a 5.5 inches display carrying 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Inside, it is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset which is promising to give you good performance while using Octa-core 4×2.45 GHz Kryo CPU and Adreno 540 GPU.

As per Nokia 9 concept, it will offer 6GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM for internal storage. With that in mind, you will not need to worry about running out of storage space. Moreover, in a case if the memory is not enough, you can expand it up to 256GB via a microSD card. If you love photography, you won’t be disappointed with Nokia 9 cameras. On the backside, you’ll find a 22MP dual main shooter, with features such as PDAF, LED-flash.

Nokia 9 concept

For people who love taking selfies, the company also added a 12MP snapper on the front with Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama on Nokia 9 concept. Speaking of its battery power, the company made an upgrading. The Nokia 9 will be fueled by Non-removable Li-Ion 3800mAh juice pack and it will works on Android 7.0.

Nokia 9 concept price and availability?

Until now, the HDM still focuses on making Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 8 and Nokia 9. Moreover, everything about this flagship is just leaked, are you excited about this phone? However, the Nokia 9 price is expected to be tagged by PHP 34,368 (roughly Rs 44,999). If there are more details about this phone, we will update to you!

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Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 Design sketches: bezel-less, iris scanner

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April 14
by Chris Eilers

Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 are some of the hottest flagships that people are waiting for! Coming with premium specs such as Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM and dual camera, they could make a big hit in the market! Now, new Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 design sketches have been leaked. Let’s have look at them…

Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 Design sketches

Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 Design sketches leaked

Nokia’s 8 and 9 are the most awaited mobile phones this year. New rumors about these handsets are popping up in the internet every day. Today, new Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 Design sketches appeared online and show the rear panel and the surface of these upcoming smartphones. Both devices have a stunning bezel-less design and a dual camera on the back!

Let’s talk about Nokia 8 design sketch first (left picture): this phone will come with a large bezel-less screen, 16:9 aspect ratio and a Home button below the display. According to other rumors, it will have a 5.7 inches screen with 2K resolution and it will run on the Snapdragon 835 chipset with Adreno 540 GPU and Android Nougat OS. Other specs include 6GB RAM with expandable 64GB/128GB of ROM and an amazing dual lens camera of 12MP each on the rear and a 12MP selfie snapper.

nokia 9 design sketches

Moving on to Nokia 9 design sketch (right picture): it has the same bezel-less design like its little brother, but with a larger screen-to-body ratio and no physical on the front. The fingerprinter is now located below the dual camera on the back, and has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Other Nokia 9 specs are a 5.5 inch OLED 2K display, Snapdragon 835 chipset, a 3,800mAh battery, 6GB RAM with expandable 64GB/128GB of ROM, Android Nougat, a 22MP primary Carl Zeiss dual sensor and a frontal shooter of 12MP.

Nokia 8 and Nokia 9

If these rumors become true, these phones could even beat the brand new Samsung Galaxy S8. What do you think about these Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 Design sketches? Let us know in comments!

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Make a tracking device out of an Android phone!

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April 14
by Chris Eilers

GPS on Android has so many uses, and it’s quite incredible. However, there is also another use for GPS on Android: tracking. That’s right, you can make a tracking device out of your Android smartphone!

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Make a tracking device out of an Android phone!

Any Android device released from 2014 onward has a feature built into itself, the Android Device Manager. This service will frequently relay your device’s location to Google’s servers so that Google knows the whereabouts of your phone/tablet. You can then use Google’s specific website to track the location of your device at any time. Of course, to do this, you have to activate the service first. Go to Settings > Personal > Security > Device Administration > Device Administrators > Android Device Manager, then tap activate. Then allow the permissions displayed. Finally, you go Google’s Android Device Manager website, sign in the account associated with your phone, and then you can start tracking.

If you don’t trust Google enough, there are also third-party applications which operates more or less the same. Some notable apps are Lookout and Prey. Anyway, once you activate the feature, if you want your phone to be a tracking device, the next step is to mount the phone with the object you want to track. For example, you want to track a car, just put your phone somewhere inside it, or mount it with a special tool, then do the tracking. It’s easier said than done, but that’s how it works.

tracking device

However, you have to take note that this is merely a makeshift tracking device, and it is better to have a dedicated GPS tracking device for a number of reasons. Firstly, your phone also has many apps running along with the GPS tracking, so will deplete the battery quicker than a GPS tracker. Secondly, GPS trackers are more accurate in pinpointing location than smartphones ever could. Last but not least, a GPS tracker is easier to mount, and is also easier and cheaper to replace than a smartphone, as you run the risk of losing the device quite often.

Android phone as tracking device: Just a temporary solution

With that said, making a tracking device out of your Android phone is just a temporary solution. Having a dedicated tracking device is much better for you, so consider your options!

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Bayonetta PC now available, supports 4K!

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April 14
by Chris Eilers

Six years ago, Sega has released what proved to be one of the most beloved action games, Bayonetta. Now, in 2017, Bayonetta PC version is now available on Steam, with big improvements like 4K support!

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Bayonetta PC now available, supports 4K!

Sega has recently announced Bayonetta PC version has been launched. It has been six years since the original game was first launched on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game is now available on Steam. With this re-release, there are quite a few improvements. The most notable is the 4K support. Plus, like all PC games, players can now control and adjust graphical options such as texture quality, texture filtering, anti-aliasing, shadow quality, and SSAO quality. HDR and 60fps gameplay is now also possible, Sega said.

What’s more, until April 25, Sega is giving everyone who purchases the Bayonetta PC version the upgrade to Digital Deluxe Edition free of charge. The Deluxe version includes five track soundtrack sampler, the digital artbook “from the Climax Edition, enhanced with even more concept art” (in Sega’s words), wallpapers, and avatars. It will also have Japanese and English voiceover and subtitles. You can see the Bayonetta PC running with enhanced graphics in the video below.

The last entry in the Bayonetta’s original storyline was Bayonetta 2, released in 2014, which was exclusive to the Wii U. Both the second game and the original was developed by Japanese studio Platinum Games. Aside from remastering the original game for PC, it is said that there is possibility of a third game in the franchise. It was designer Hideki Kamiya who revealed this this at last year’s E3. Allegedly, some outlines of the game has been written, and has been discussed internally. The possibility of the game is still open, and the company said that they are seriously going to look into it!

Bayonetta PC: Next step will be Bayonetta 3?

With that said, a third entry to the Bayonetta franchise is always possible. Until then you can enjoy the original game, with enhancements, on PC via Steam.