Gossip was that Samsung is working on a Galaxy S9 Mini smartphone. Well, it looks like we will see a different kind of smartphone first. Phone model number SM-G8850 has just received its TENAA certificate. This device’s specification seems to be almost equal to this of Galaxy S9+, with only differences coming from the different size of the two; that is why SM-G8850 will sport an ”only” 5.8′ display and 3000mAh battery, therefore compiling in itself the size of Galaxy S9 and specs of Galaxy S9+. As far as design go, this device’s renders look strangely similiar ...
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Samsung releases a no Internet connection smartphone, or WTF
Well that is fresh… Samsung has just released a new budget smartphone in South Korea. Called Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro, this product is targeted at those who avoid distractions. How does it achieve its distraction-less status? By… dramatic drumroll… having no form of Internet connection. Yeah, true story. No 2G, 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity. Other than that, Galaxy J2 Pro offers a pretty basic setup of functionalities: camera, SMS, phonecalls of course, as well as a small bonus in form of a Diodict 4 Korean-English dictionary.Specifications:– 5′ QHD display, Super ...
BlackBerry Ghost and Ghost Pro may be launched in this quarter
According to rumours based on a couple renders released in the last two months, BlackBerry licensee Optiemus is preparing two new and fancy smartphones: Ghost and Ghost Pro. Both are supposed to sport 18:9 aspect ratio, edge-to-edge screens and, probably, rear-placed biometric reader. These phones have no official launch date, but Hardip Singh, executive director of Optiemus, said in a review that two new BlackBerry phones will be released in Q2 2018. It is unsure whether these two phones will be Ghost and Ghost Pro, but it seems possible. ...
Huawei Y6 (2018) is finally out
Specifications:– 5.7′ FullView display, HD+,– Snapdragon 425 CPU, Adreno 308 GPU,– 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, microSD up to 256GB,– 13mpx main camera, 5mpx selfie shooter,– facial recognition,– 3000mAh battery,– microUSB 2.0,– dimensions: 152,4 x 73 x 7,8 mm,– weight: 150 gram,– Android 8.0 Oreo OS.Phone’s price and availability are, at the moment, unknown. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Nokia 3’s OS updated to Android 8.0
Android 8.0 Oreo for Nokia 3 has been through a quick beta and is now available in its full version. Update is now available over-the-air, which means that it will become available in a matter of days. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Sony Xperia XA2 is now out in Australia
It took two months, but Sony’x Xperia XZ2 is finally available in the land of beer and dingo. Unfortunately there is no word on Speria XZ2 Ultra making its way there; there is also no word on any colour variants other than black becoming available in Australia. As of now, the phone’s price is $549, but only Dual-Sim variant is available at the moment.Specification:– 5.2′ HD display, 1080p, Enhance Technology,– Snapdragon 630 CPU,– 3GB RAM, 32GB storage memory, expandable up to 256GB,– 23mpx main camera, 8mpx selfie shooter,– 3580 mAh ...
Horray, Huawei P20 Pro is now available for pre-order in the US via eBay
No carrier will see Huawei P20 in the United States, but where there is a will there is a way… as we speak, eBay is offering a large number of P20 units for sale. Phone are not available yet but can be pre-ordered for $883. Only one of two retailers offering the phone sells it in all three colour variants: Pink Gold, Midnight Blue and Black. Huawei P20 Pro comes unlocked, but it will not work on CDMA networks. It will work with GSM-supporting carriers. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Stereo Speaker, or new Moto Z mod is out
Good times! Moto Z and Moto Z2 has just received another shiny Moto mod, and this one is pretty good. Stereo Speaker mod does exacly what it says in its title – it is a wireless stereo speaker. It works by snapping to the back of your phone, which means that the device is as un-cumbersome as possibly while still being a high-quality speaker. It is also the cheapest of its kind – mod costs mere $59.99, a small sum when compared to $79.99 and $149.99 prices of other such devices. Stereo Speaker comes with a built-in kickstand has no built-in battery, using your phone’s ...
More Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo specs leaked
This is not the first Galaxy J7 Duo leak ever, but it is one of the bigger ones. According to a leaked photo from a sales training session, Samsung’s upcoming budget phone will sport:– 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display,– 8-core CPU, 1.6GHz,– 4GB RAM, 32GB flash memory expandable into 256GB,– 13mpx + 5mpx rear camera, 8mpx selfie shooter,– 3000mAh battery.While Galaxy J7 Duo will not have a dedicated Bixby Button, it will be the first Samsung budget smartphone to include Bixby AI. Device’s launch date is unknown but presumed to happen ...
Latest iOS causes issues in some iPhone units
Namely in those that have been, at any point in the past, repaired with third-party screens. The exact nature of the glitch is unknown; what we know is that the microchip of many of the 3rd party-repaired iPhones are suddenly not working anymore. The issue was first reported (at least in media) by Motherboard, who spoke about it with the CEO of an US iPhone repair shop. According to the CEO, the iOS 11.3 glitch has caused his company over two thousand reshipments by now. He also suggested that Apple is doing it on purpose in order to turn its customers away from 3rd party repair services. ...