Gadgets Archive

HTC U11+ Was Reportedly the ‘Muskie’ Shelved for LG-Made Pixel 2 XL

Soon after HTC’s U11+ made its debut globally, a new report sheds light on its relation with the Pixel project. Google this year has been reported to be going back and forth with its manufacturers for the latest Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones. Now, a

Xiaomi Doubles Its Shipments in Q3 2017, Says IDC

The global smartphone market has momentum going into the year-end holiday shopping season, according to preliminary figures released Thursday by International Data Corporation (IDC). An estimated 373.1 million smartphones were shipped worldwide during the third quarter of this year in a 2.7 percent rise from the same period

iPhone X Has 2 Batteries, Claims Early Teardown Video

While Apple is about to begin the shipments of the iPhone X, a teardown video apparently showcasing the new model has surfaced online. The video reveals that the latest flagship iPhone not only has a unique dual-camera setup on the rear and a TrueDepth image sensor on the front, but

Inside Apple’s Struggle to Get the iPhone X to Market on Time

HIGHLIGHTS Apple told suppliers to reduce accuracy of face recognition, say reports Apple was lagging behind in the manufacturing of iPhone X iPhone X pre-orders open on Friday, October 27 As of early fall, it was clearer than ever that production problems meant Apple Inc. wouldn’t have enough iPhone

Nokia 8 Now Has a Beta Build of Android 8.0 Oreo Available for Users

HIGHLIGHTS Nokia 8 users can now beta test Android Oreo Users can sign-up for the beta test Nokia 3 likely to receive Android 7.1.2 update Nokia brand licensee HMD Global is indeed keeping its promise of timely software updates for its new Android smartphone portfolio. The company

OnePlus 5T Price & Specifications Listed, Pre-Orders Now Open on Chinese E-Commerce Retailer’s Site

HIGHLIGHTS OnePlus 5T has been listed online ahead of official launch The phone has been listed with a price tag of $549 OnePlus 5T said to be the company’s first all-screen smartphone OnePlus 5T price and specifications have leaked online courtesy a listing on third-party Chinese e-commerce

Apple Acquires PowerbyProxi, a New Zealand-Based Wireless Charging Firm

HIGHLIGHTS Apple has acquired a New Zealand-based firm PowerbyProxi The deal amount has not been disclosed PowerbyProxi specialises in wireless charging technologies based on Qi Apple that recently introduced wireless charging to its smartphone lineup has acquired a New Zealand-based firm PowerbyProxi for an undisclosed sum. According to

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications Leaked: 5.99-Inch Display, 4000mAh Battery, and More

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 may not be too far away, going by the TENAA listing HIGHLIGHTS Redmi Note 4 successor likely to launch soon It is said to come with 5.99-inch display The handset may pack 4000mAh battery Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 – allegedly the successor of the

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Starts Receiving Android 8.0 Oreo Update

HIGHLIGHTS The update brings the Xperia XZ Premium closer to new Sony handsets The Android Oreo update includes various audio and camera improvements The update is rolling out in a phased process Sony has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for its Xperia XZ Premium. The update was originally expected for December,

OnePlus 5T Fingerprint Sensor Highlighted in New Leaked Renders

HIGHLIGHTS The images glimpsing the OnePlus 5T suggests a larger display The new OnePlus smartphone even debuted in a couple of renders The smartphone appears to be identical to the upcoming Oppo R11s OnePlus 5T, the much awaited flagship OnePlus smartphone with bezel-less design, has been spotted in