Nokia’s Upcoming Phone, The Nokia 6 Has Leaked

Nokia 6 was the first phone the company launched when it announced its comeback back in last year,the phone was a reasonably priced mid-range phone that sold very well in China. Now, it looks like HMD global is preparing to launch a new version of the phone with some added features and some major changes. AndroidHeadlines found the listing of the phone on TENAA’s website.

The leaked phone has model number TA-1054 and it will probably be launched next month. The phone will have a 5.5-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and it will probably be powered by the Snapdragon 630 SoC accompanied by 4 GB of RAM.

In terms of storage, the listing suggests that the phone with come with 32 GB of Internal memory which will be expandable. There will be a fingerprint sensor too and just like theleaked Nokia 9, Nokia 6 will have a dual camera system on its back and the ‘Bothie’ feature which first came with Nokia 7 last month. This feature allows a user to shoot photos from both, the front and the back camera at once.

Considering the smartphone market is very competitive especially in the mid-range phones, it will be interesting to see how Nokia’s offering compares to phones from other brands in the same price section.

Source: gettingeek

BlackBerry KeyOne Specs & Price

BlackBerry KeyOne is the latest BB phone from TCL. It is the first BlackBerry phone since the PRIV and the first from TCL to feature a physical QWERTY keyboard. BlackBerry KeyOne has a 4.5-inch display and runs on Android 7.1.

Where to Buy BlackBerry KeyOne

BlackBerry KeyOne Key Specs & Features

• 4.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1620 pixels (434ppi)
• Four-Row Physical QWERTY Keyboard
• 2.0GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 CPU with 3GB RAM
• Android 7.1 (Nougat) with DTEK Security Software
• 32GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
• 12MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE (up to 450 Mbps download)
• Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
• 3505 mAh Battery with Fast Charging

Design, Display, Cameras

BlackBerry KeyOne features the same touchscreen and physical QWERTY keyboard combo of the BlackBerry Priv. However, the keyboard does not slide-in like in the later.

This rigid keyboard design results in a much smaller screen in order to accommodate the QWERTY keys. BlackBerry KeyOne has a 4.5-inch IPS display with 1080 x 1620 pixels resolution.

The display is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The four-row physical QWERTY keyboard is located below the screen with the space bar of the keyboard also doubling as a fingerprint sensor.

BlackBerry KeyOne has a 12 megapixel camera on the back (Sony Sensor) and an 8 megapixels camera on the front. The rear camera features Phase Detection autofocus, dual-tone LED flash, HDR, Panorama, and Face Detection.

Both cameras record 1080p HD videos.

Hardware & Software

BlackBerry KeyOne runs Android 7.1 (Nougat) on the 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with 3GB RAM. The Android smartphone sports 32GB built-in storage with support for up to 256GB memory card.

BlackBerry KeyOne supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type C, and NFC. The phone support download speeds of up to 450Mbps on 4G LTE with most LTE bands supported depending on region or country. In Nigeria it supports all the 4G networks including MTN, Etisalat, Glo, NTel, Smile, and InterC.

BlackBerry KeyOne is pre-loaded with the DTEK security software that was made popular by earlier phones by TCL like the BlackBerry DTEK50 and BlackBerry DTEK60. While TCL did the design and build, BlackBerry focused on the software.

Pricing and availability

BlackBerry KeyOne will launch on April 2017 starting at a price of around $549. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. When available, you can buy the smartphone at leading online stores in the countries. BlackBerry KeyOne Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 195,000 Naira to 300,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.

BlackBerry KeyOne Specs

Here are a few specs of the BlackBerry KeyOne:

General Features

• Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
• Processor: 2.0GHz Octa-core Processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
• GPU: Adreno 506
• Memory: 3GB RAM
• Colours: Black
• Dimension: 149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm
• Weight: –
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• SIM Count: Single SIM

Display

• Display: 4.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1620 pixels (434ppi)
• Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera

• Rear Camera: 12 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
• Rear Camera Features: dual-LED Flash, HDR, PDAF Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Panorama
• Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video

Storage

• Built-in Storage: 32GB
• Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB Storage
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support

• 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
• 3G CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) [EMEA], LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 13(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 41(2500) [United States v2], LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) [Canada, LATAM, APAC, US v1]

Internet & Connectivity

• GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
• HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
• CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes, up to 450Mbps
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE, EDR
• NFC: Yes
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: Yes, USB Type C, USB on the Go

Messaging

• SMS/MMS: Yes
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP

Entertainment

• Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
• Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
• FM Radio: Yes
• Loudspeaker: Yes (Stereo)
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

• Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
• Maps: Yes, Google Maps

Sensors & Control

• Digital Compass: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: Yes
• Light Sensor: Yes
• Barometer: No
• Pedometer: –
• Heart Rate Monitor: No
• Gyroscope: Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
• Iris Scanner: No
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
• Voice Control: Yes

Other Features

• Video Streaming: Yes
• Physical QWERTY Keyboard: Yes, 4-row QWERTY keyboard
• Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
• Built-in Mobile Payment: –
• Wireless Charging: No
• Water Resistant: No
• Dust Resistant: No
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Document Editor: No (download at store)

Battery

• Battery: 3505 mAh Li-ion Battery (non-removable)
• Talktime: –
• Standby Time: –
• Fast Charging: Yes (Quick Charge 3.0), charge to up to 50% in 36 minutes

Source: naijatechguide

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Images And Specifications Just Leaked

After the successful launch of its Redmi Note 4 in India, it looks like Xiaomi is preparing to launch another phone in its product lineup. The upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 5 just got passed through the Chinese certification site as model number MAE136, while the listing does not include Smartphone’s name, Chinese media has speculated the phone to be the upcoming Redmi 5.

The reports contain specifications of the phone as well as some images. The phone will have a metal build with some rounded edges and similar to the recent Xiaomi Note 4, the device will have a fingerprint sensor on its back. The camera will be in a location similar to iPhone’s, and it will have a LED flash too.

The device will sport a 5″ display, slots for managing its Dual SIM setup and it will pack a 4000 mAh battery. The device will be almost 141 mm tall, and reports say that it will be 8.9mm thick. Apart from battery, screen size and phone dimensions, no other information has come to light, but from the leaked information, it is sure that phone will be aimed at mid to high range smartphone market.

While Motorola and Nokia are preparing to launch some new smartphones at the upcoming Mobile World Congress, it is sure that Redmi 5 will not be launched in the event as the company has already cleared that it will skip the event altogether.

Xiaomi has new Mi 6 also on the line, which, as per some leaks, may be world’s fastest phone on the market at the time of launch. The China of Apple has been trying to grow lately, but companies like Oppo and Vivo have made more sales in recent months, it will be interesting to see what Xiaomi does to get its thrown back.

Source: GettingGeek

Google Wants You to Give Feedback on the Design of Pixel Smartphones

The first generation Pixel phones by Google were received with much enthusiasm by the public. However, the designs of Pixel and Pixel XL was one issue that received mixed reactions. On one hand, people said that its design was similar to iPhone’s and on the other hand others said that it was functional.

The smartphone giant is now seeking the general public’s view regarding the design. This review might come in handy when the second generation of the smartphone will be manufactured.

Pixels product lead, Krishna Kumar wrote in a Pixel User Community post, “I would like to hear your thoughts. What do you like about the design? What do you hate about it? What did we get right? What would you like to see us improve?”

Yesterday’s CNET piece went into particular depth and explained how avoiding an “unsightly” camera bump was an area of focus while designing the phones. The only area where the Pixel phones differ from iPhone is its wedge shape. This shape facilitated for a larger battery to be placed in the phone and allowed the phone to rest on a flat surface.

A recent report said that the next smartphone in the Pixel line might be more affordable and come with water resistance, a feature that was absent in the first generation smartphones. Google is also said to be working on a cheaper version of phone aimed at developing markets such as India.

As the product lead as shown so much interest in the public opinion, we are hopeful that Kumar will be able to answer many questions regarding the design of the Pixel smartphone. One such question being why the Pixel has such a large and empty bottom bezel. You too can submit your concerns and queries via the forum post.

Source: GettingGeek

Xiaomi Sold 250,000 Redmi Note 4 Phones in 10 Minutes

                                      Apple of China-Xiaomo

Just a few days ago, Xiaomi -which is also called the Apple of China- announced its new mid -range smartphone called Redmi Note 4, and it looks like Indian customers are welcoming the product with open hands.

Xiaomi released a press statement that it sold 250,000 units of the smartphone in just 10 minutes on the first day of sale. It is more than three times the compared to Redmi 3S and almost five times more than its predecessor, the Redmi Note 3.

Xiaomi has had a good track record regarding customer satisfaction since the company launched its first phone in India, unlike other Chinese brands, the company has surprisingly managed to built customer trust, and it looks like its efforts have started to pay-off.

Redmi Note 4

In case you forgot, Redmi Note 4 was launched in three variants in India, The first one is 2GB RAM/32GB storage for Rs 10,000. The second one is 3GB RAM/32GB storage for Rs 11,000, and the third version is 4GB RAM/64 GB storage for Rs 13,000.

When announcing the sales numbers, Manu Jain (India Head of Xiaomi) said, “We are really thankful to everyone for making the first sale of Redmi Note 4 a great success. We are extremely ambitious about this product, and it gives me immense joy to start the year with such acceptance and love for Redmi Note 4. This love motivates us to work harder to make more quantities available for our Mi Fans and build a beautiful Redmi Note 4 story in India. We are excited as we take the first step in 2017 and look forward to achieving many more milestones this year.”

Source: GetttingGeek