It looks as if the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 may not sport a fingerprint reader underneath the screen after all. According to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via AppleInsider), who previously speculated himself that the phone would have the sensor, Samsung is postponing the feature due to technical difficulties. An embedded fingerprint scanner that reads your prints …
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Report: The Vivo Apex phone concept is coming to the public
At Mobile World Congress last month, Vivo introduced the Apex — a concept phone packed with a bunch of unique features. At the time, it could not say whether or not the public would be able to get their hands on it. But according to a report from Chinese publication IT Home (via Android Authority), the phone will be released by late 2018 or the …
Read More »LG G7 may come with an iPhone X styled notch
It looks like yet another upcoming Android phone may arrive with the iPhone X notch. Ever since Apple released the iPhone X — which features a black notch above the screen that houses the phone’s front-facing camera and other sensors — a gaggle of Android phone makers have been rumored to be adopting the design. In addition to the upcoming Huawei P20 and …
Read More »HTC U12 leak hints at possible April release
The new HTC U12 Plus has been officially announced. It has squeezable sides like the U11 and four cameras. The HTC U11 came with a unique squeezable-sides function for launching certain shortcuts. CNET HTC may release its next flagship phone as soon as next month. Expected to be called the HTC U12, the phone would serve as a follow-up to …
Read More »Huawei P20 phones may come with iPhone X
Huawei is said to be gearing up to launch the next iteration of its P series phone line, which is rumored to include the Huawei P20, P20 Pro and P20 Lite. And while we’ll have to wait to see if these phones can reach the popularity of the iPhone X, there is speculation that the phones may at least resemble it. …
Read More »Galaxy S9 release date may be March 16
We know the Galaxy S9 will be unveiled on Feb. 25, but how long until you can actually hold one in your hand? Not too long, reports The Investor, which claims the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus will go on sale across the globe March 16. But if waiting 19 days after the phone is announced seems unbearable, you …
Read More »All these Galaxy S9 beans allegedly spilled in latest leak
By the time Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus on Feb. 25, there may be no more surprises left. The latest leak is a slew of convincing-looking renders of the Galaxy S9 Plus in purple, next to the Galaxy S9, by way of German site WinFuture, plus a list of alleged specs. Although we can’t vouch for their authenticity, these …
Read More »The Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 possibly leaked in new renders
The Nokia phone lineup might get a bit longer. Renders have recently surfaced of what is rumored to be the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1. While the two phones are still unconfirmed, they may become a reality soon if these renders are accurate. The images were tweeted by mobile tipster Evan Blass, who has a track record of posting …
Read More »Samsung teases Galaxy S9 camera goodies in new videos
Only a few days left until the grand reveal, Samsung is stirring up excitement for its upcoming flagship phone, the Galaxy S9. Samsung just released a handful of quick ads on its YouTube channel. While the ads may seem cryptic at first, they could hint at new camera features coming to the Galaxy S9. Take a look below. Video: The …
Read More »Galaxy S9 3D emoji could mimic iPhone X’s Animoji
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S9 phone could borrow another iPhone X feature if the rumors are true. (The first is said to be a more robust version of Face ID.) Animojis use your face to bring emojis to life. CNET The Galaxy S9 may come with a 3D emoji feature, Korean news outlet ETNews reported. The feature works by scanning your face and …
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