In this new model the liquid glass surface has given this model an amazingly refreshing look. And the makers have laid emphasis to make the model extremely slim.
Display
The new HTC U11 has 5.5 inch 3d glass display, which produces the best and the finest picture quality. Even from a curved angle there will no distortion and disturbance.
The camera
This model sports a sixteen mega pixel camera which is capable of producing the most stunning images. The camera has been tested by the professionals and certified by them. This model has also incorporated many new features in motion sensing and gesture sensing in this model.
Sound quality
In this new model HTC has incorporated the active noise cancellation and it works like a wonder.
Processor
This new model is equipped with the latest version of Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Other features
This new HTC U11 model has the best and most advanced camera features which produce the most stunning images even in low light. The quality of the sound has also been worked upon. And the base and the quality of the speakers have enhanced without any doubt. And the Edge Sense has been very recently introduced, this features can be configured to access many applications in a jiffy.
]]>Although not much is known so far about the Sony Xperia XZ2, it’s certain that the phone will be released this year. The device is going to be a successor to the flagship Sony Xperia XZ1 and can well be Sony’s high-end handset for this year. With this in mind, here in this article, we have come up with numerous things which you want to see in the upcoming device mostly.
Read on to know more!
Sony Xperia XZ2: In Brief
- Release Date – late February
- Price- Approximately at £699
Sony Xperia XZ2: Specifications
- Display screen- 5.7-inch
- Rear camera- Dual 19MP
- Front-facing camera- 5MP
- Snapdragon 845 chipset
- 4/6 GB RAM
- 64 GB Storage
- 3180 mAh battery
- IP68 waterproofing
Sony Xperia XZ2 Release Date & Price
The Sony Xperia XZ2 might just be releasing very soon or that’s what a mobile network has said in a tweet which is now deleted. If this leak is to be believed, the upcoming device’s release location is MWC 2018, which begins from late February.
That said, it will not be releasing before September 2018. Moreover, the Sony Xperia XZ was earlier announced in September 2016 and even the Sony Xperia XZ1 had landed in September 2017.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 looks like another accomplished flagship device with some great tricks. However, it has enough to make it a class apart from the rest. Stay tuned here till official news to know more!
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The display
This new model has a 5.8 inch retina display which produces mind-boggling picture quality.
OLED for this model
In this model the customers are getting the OLED screen that is much more advanced than the normal screen and has got a much more sharper and clear and lucid image quality.
The camera
The iPhone series is always famous for its stunning camera performance which can always match the quality of any professional camera. And in model the makers have incorporated a 12 megapixel TrueDepth camera.
Tough design
This new model is made with the best quality durable glass and stainless steel which the company has verified to be of surgical grade.
Face recognition
With the help of the TrueDepth the facial recognition works like a wonder in this new model. There are approximately thirty thousand dots to recognize a face.
Advanced chip
The most advanced chips are installed in this new model which makes this the most sought cell phone in the market.
]]>These models continue the legacy of iPhones. Although the looks of the newly built phones have not changed much, the glass back speaks the difference.
Let’s talk about the legacy –
To start with; the first great thing about these phones is the wireless charging. These phones support Qi Wireless charging which works well with the back covers as well. You need to be careful and place the phone correctly on the charger.
The display size for iPhone 8 and 8 Plus has also remained unchanged and is similar to the display size of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The brightness and the contrast ratio also remain unchanged. One thing which has changed is that True Tone has been introduced in iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. This feature has been taken from iPad Pro. True Tone measures the ambient light color and brightness in surrounding and adjusts the phone’s display. This gives a more natural feel to the graphics on the phone and is easier on the eyes.
Although the camera in iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are 12 MP as it used to be in previous year’s model however there wasn’t much of a need to change these as well. We still get good quality, clear and natural looking pictures on iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.
So in all, the good features which were loved by the old iPhone users continue to be available in iPhone 8 and 8 Plus as well.
]]>Nokia has been reported to finally announce its first Android phone in 2017, the China-only Nokia 6 and hence, marking its return to the mainstream mobile market. And there’s every reason to believe this rumour because of the Nokia’s history in the mobile space. So, Nokia is back, back with a vengeance. We can expect a lot of action this year.
It is reported that these expected and in pipeline smart phones won’t be made by Nokia itself, but they shall follow the company’s guidelines and shall retain the brand name. They will be exclusively manufactured by HMD Global. The previous reports state that there will be up to 4 phones this 2017, but there are rumors in the air which suggest that there are chances of 6 to 7 android phones coming out in the market with Nokia 6 being merely a taster. These rumors have been said to have come from Avaxx, Malaysian distributor, which states that Nokia will target to commence phones in all price ranges. 
In addition to this, Nokia will unveil four smart phones: Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and a modern version of the Nokia 3310 feature phone. As of now, Nokia 6 is exclusive to China and is selling like hotcakes with pre-orders being through the roof. The handset is literally selling out in minutes and hence, Nokia is ready for its global launch as it has all the global trappings. It comes with a wide range of connectivity protocols, such as GSM, LTE and CDMA. This clearly highlights that demand and interest in Nokia Android phones is sky high.
So, it won’t be Windows Phone or Lumia anymore. Nope…it will be Android all the way from Nokia! Nokia is BACK with a bang.
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The handset release date will be 2017, March.Price:
LG G6 SIM Free price wil be around £600+ in the UK.
LG G6 Features & Specifications:
Display:
LG G6 is expected to feature with full screen without any bezels around the edges. Though it is not clear how the stretched screen of the device would work.
The device is rumoured earlier to come with a 5.7-inch display, an ultra-wide 18:9 aspect ratio and is expected to feature full HD resolution of 2800X1440-Pixel, translating to a density of 564 pixels per inch.
Design:
LG G6 is expected to be introduced with full edge to edge display and curved corners, giving the phone an impressive and attractive look.
Camera & Battery:
According to rumour, there is no much improvement and advancement in the camera quality of the handset.
The phone is expected to come with 3300mAh non-removal battery.
OS & Power:
LG’s new flagship phone will possibly run on the latest version of Google’s’ Android operating system ‘Android 7.0 Nougat’ with the latest version of LG’s UI that feature a refreshing new look.
The handset is expected to come with a cutting edge Snapdragon 835 processor.
Other features:
According to rumours, the new phone is expected to provide the resistivity to both water and dust and also it is rumoured to support 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
So, these are the expectations and rumours for the upcoming LG’s new flagship, G6 and make it pretty exciting for the Smartphone lovers.
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The renowned company has already followed the principle of software emphasis on its previous organization based hand set named DTEK50. If you glance through all the android phones then you will figure out that you will have the same chipset, memory configuration and screen options. Less priced phones can be availed at almost commodity levels with the design being very common. This type of phones has a very similar kind of hardware to each other. In these smartphones, it is the software that can be differentiated.
Blackberry will now turn its attention towards software which John Chen has been nagging since he became a CEO. The process includes authorization of the security based apps and the version of Android. You will still be seeing the name of Blackberry on the handsets. After DTEK60 model has been released in the market authorization of the Blackberry tag is needed. The handsets will not the tag even though it has been designed by the company.
]]>However, which one is the best smartphone to buy? Letâ€
s have a discussion on the comparison of these two titans of 2016:
Design:
The Galaxy S7 is a superbly appealing handset, featuring a thin 142 x 70 x 8mm chassis with a weight of only 152g. With the deviceâ€s edges framed in metal, the phone features an attractive glass back and front. The phone is available in 5 colours: Pink Gold, Silver, Gold, White, and Black. Till date, this is the most attractive smartphone of Samsung.
The iPhone 7Â also looks good with its sleek 7.1mm chassis and antenna lines. The handset weighs only 138g and it’s little smaller than the S7 due to its tiny display. This phone is also available in 5 colours: Glossy Jet Black, Black, Rose Gold, Silver and Gold.
Although both the S7 and the iPhone 7 are water-resistant, there is a little difference also. The Galaxy S7 is IP68-certified, whereas the iPhone 7 is IP67-rated.
Although the iPhone 7 is attractive, in our eyes, the S7 is the definite winner for design as its sleek glass design is just amazing.
Display:
The S7 boasts a colourful 5.1-inch super AMOLED display with a hi-res of 1,440 x 2,560 pixel. The screen is totally protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Ultimately, Samsung provides an Always-On display setting, which helps you get time, date and notifications on your screen always.
The iPhone 7 also comes with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display but with a lower resolution of 1,334 x 750 pixels in comparison with the S7. Although the screen is not up to the mark, the iPhone 7 features lots of improvements in other areas. For instance, the colour gamut now hits the video standard. The phone also benefits from 3D Touch.
Although the wider colour gamut of iPhone 7 is superb, we canâ€t underestimate the S7 also as its super AMOLED panel is very bright and still competes other phones on the market.
Audio & Performance:
The Galaxy S7 released with the greatest hardware available of that time. The phone comes with Samsungâ€s own Exynos 8890 processor with a clock speed of 2.3GHz, and it has 8 cores and boasts a Mali-T880 MP12 GPU. It also features 32GB or 64GB of storage which can be expandable up to 256GB with the support of a microSD slot and 4GB of RAM.
On the other hand, the iPhone 7 features Appleâ€s all-new A10 Fusion 64-bit chipset with Quad-core processor which promises high-performance and handling of tough tasks. The iPhone 7 also features 2GB of RAM.
Although the S7 is good on specs, the iPhone 7 offers the greatest speed in terms of handling all tough tasks easily. There are 2 new stereo speakers found on the iPhone 7, which is an area where the S7 cannot keep up as it features a poor single speaker. However, the iPhone 7 doesnâ€t have a headphone jack, unlike the Galaxy S7.
Software:
The Galaxy S7 runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, although Android 7.0 Nougat has been already released.
By comparison, the iPhone 7 runs on Appleâ€s latest custom-made iOS 10 software. For this software, the phone features many new aspects.
There is no definite winner in terms of iOS and Android; it completely depends on personal choice.
Camera:
The Galaxy S7 features a 12MP camera with a wide f/1.7 aperture and some additional features like optical image stabilisation, LED flash and phase-detection autofocus. In front side, it has a 5MP selfie camera with auto-HDR mode and f/1.7 aperture. S7â€s cameras come with the inbuilt Dual Pixel Technology.
The iPhone 7 also has a 12MP rear camera with enhanced 6-element lens, a wider f/1.8 aperture and a new Quad LED flash.
In terms of camera, the S7 seems to be more trustworthy. The little wider aperture on S7 also offers better depth of field. However, both shoot smoother 4K video.
Battery life:
The S7 is backed by a non-removable 3,000mAh lithium-ion battery, whereas the iPhone 7 features a non-removable 1,960mAh battery.
The iPhone 7â€s poor battery life is the one biggest reason we can recommend you to buy the Galaxy S7.
Price & Release Date:
Since 11th March 2016, the Galaxy S7 has been available on Amazon at the price range between £475 and £519 depending on the colour you choose.
Now the iPhone 7 is available with costs starting at £599, increasing to £699 for the 128GB option and £799 for the 256GB option.
Thus, the S7 is significantly lesser expensive than the iPhone 7.
Conclusion:
Undoubtedly, the S7 can be the winner of this battle easily. Albeit, the iPhone 7 comes as water-resistant and with an attractive look, it fails in other few areas. In comparison with the iPhone 7, the S7 features a better screen and the removal of the headphone jack is another drawback of the iPhone 7.
However, if you are an iOS fan and loves the simplicity of Apple, then you should definitely go with the iPhone 7.
How to use the Google Assistant:
Google Assistant is the latest way of interacting with Google and is significantly an efficient version of Google Now. Now, itâ€s the exclusive feature in the Google Pixel devices and will be available for the other Android devices as an app in the future.
You can use the Google Assistant for many things like creating a reminder or setting an alarm. Even quite like Siri, you can ask it for games, poems, weather forecast or a joke.
This feature is personalised like Google Now and if it knows your preferences, it will be more helpful for you. Even, it will get better over time as it learns things.
How to use Google Now:
Google Now gives you all information. After knowing you and having other information like your location, it can serve you better. Usually, itâ€ll display the things youâ€re looking for, thus will save your hassle in searching things.
Albeit Google Now is mainly an Android feature, but itâ€s now available for iOS devices too. Youâ€ll need at least Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to use Google Now.
As of now, Google Now is likely to be installed on an Android device. But, it wonâ€t start displaying cards if you donâ€t opt into the service. In order to do this, you need to tap on the Google search bar that is possibly already on your home screen and follow all the instructions.
After opting in, you can open Google Now by swiping upwards from the screenâ€s bottom and choosing the Google options. Otherwise, you can install the Google Now launcher that is basically the user-interface.
So, after opening and accessing the Google Now, you can access the interaction, customisation and voice command services without any hassle.
Both iOS and Android systems come with a wider selection of handsets to select from. However, hereâ€
s a summary of the latest top smartphones of this year:
Google Pixel:
This latest smartphone on the market, actually created by HTC, is giving a tough competition to Appleâ€s iPhone 7.
The Google Pixel features a 5-inch AMOLED full HD display. It also boasts a 12MP rear camera and is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, which makes it a powerful smartphone. This is the first ever phone which has compatibility with Googleâ€s new Daydream VR platform. Its price starts from £599.
iPhone 7:
This is the new flagship smartphone of Apple, which is featuring a refined design instead of a new look, although itâ€s a tidier phone with neater antenna lines.
The phone comes with a more improved camera with a wide f/1.8 aperture which allows 60% more light to click better images in low lighting conditions.
In fact, it features a 3D touch-enabled display with 25% brighter wide colour gamut.
Apple has removed headphone port in the iPhone 7. The 4.7-inch deviceâ€s price starts from £599 with 32GB storage.
Samsung Galaxy J5:
At the market of expensive smartphones, Samsung Galaxy J5 is a budget smartphone which is really worthwhile for money. The price of this SIM-free handset is £140, although it features high performance and good specifications.
Galaxy J5 boasts a 5-inch super AMOLED touchscreen display with a full HD resolution of 1280×720 along with a pixel density of 294ppi and has a simple slate design.
With 1.5GB RAM, the J5 comes as a reliable and fairly fast device.
The J5 boasts a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front-facing camera and the camera performance is really good. In fact, this phone also boasts a good battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S7:
In terms of features, the S7 is better than its predecessors. For example, it comes with totally new a 12MP primary camera and 32GB memory which can be upped by the assistance of a microSD card slot. In fact, the phone is IP68 rated water and dustproof.
The S7 is a 5.1-inch handset with an OLED panel. In the UK, the users get an Exynos 8890 chip mated to 4GB of RAM. The SIM-free handsetâ€s price starts at £569.
iPhone SE:
In terms of design and its Rose Gold colour variant, the iPhone SE is not a new one. It is powered by the A9 processor chip alongside 2GB of RAM.
The smaller SE has a 12MP main camera which is capable of recording video in 4K.
The handset is available in both 16GB and 64GB options and its price starts from £359.
LG G5:
The LG G5 is a good looking Android flagship smartphone which is priced at £500 for SIM-free.
The phone features a 5.3-inch QHD display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels and a pixel density of 544ppi. With 16MP sensor, a dual camera setup is there and the phone also highlights an 8MP selfie-cam with ultra-wide viewing angle capacities. It is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM.
HTC 10:
With 4GB RAM, a removable microSD card slot and a Snapdragon 820 processor, the Taiwanese brand HTCâ€s latest creation HTC 10 comes as the best smartphone of the company.
The phone features a 12MP main sensor with a wide f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation and laser autofocus. Its 5MP front-facing camera is called an ultra-selfie camera.
The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery with fast charging capacities, along with 32GB internal memory which can be simply extended by the support of a microSD card. The phone also highlights high-quality sound as it can record in 24-bit audio.
It is priced at £570 for SIM-free.
OnePlus 3:
This year, the Chinese company OnePlus has launched its 4th smartphone – the 5.5-inch phablet OnePlus 3, which can compete against any smartphone on the market.
The phone comes with a full HD AMOLED display with 1080p resolution. It boasts a 16MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera.
The OnePlus 3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset coupled with 6GB RAM. However, there is no expandable memory, albeit the phone comes with a sufficient 64GB internal storage.
At a very lucrative price of £309, the OnePlus 3 runs an adjusted version of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow named Oxygen OS.
So, which one is your favourite smartphone? Feel free to share with us.