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Top Ten Most Popular Mobile Phone Brands In 2020 (part 2)

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Top Ten Most Popular Mobile Phone Brands In 2020 (part 2)

Xiaomi

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Beijing, Xiaomi has gained popularity since 2016. You get the best value for money thanks to the benefits like a 5G surround screen. You can enjoy record life with world-first 108 MP Penta long hours with AI dual camera, IR control, and5000 mAh battery.

The most popular Xiaomi phones include Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi K20, and Xiaomi Mi A3.

Vivo

Founded in 2009, Vivo is headquartered in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. It is famous for hi-fi chips and 2K resolutions and helps you get the best value for money thanks to the special benefits such as super night camera, core processor, and hyper powered batteries.

Top five popular Vivo versions include Vivo Y19, Vivo V17, Vivo U20, Vivo Z1X, and Vivo Z1 Pro.

Nokia

Founded in 1858 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Nokia gained popularity in mobile gaming, especially thanks to its style, durability, precision, and no bloatware. It built a customized version of Android. Get benefits and enjoy pure experience, security, and longevity.

The most popular Nokia models available in the market are Nokia 8.1, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 6.1.

LG

Founded in 1958, LG is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. LG mobile phones offer the best value for money since it can positively change your future with benefits such as a triple camera, dual-screen, and thin styles.

Top five LG models that have gained the highest popularity include LG V40 ThinQ, LG V30 Plus, LG G8X ThinQ, LG G7 ThinQ, and LG G8s ThinQ.

Motorola

Founded in 1928, Motorola has head-quarter in Illinois, the US. This brand offers the best value for money thanks to its technologies, including newer potentials, performance, and power.

The top five Motorola android smartphones are Motorola One Power, Motorola Moto Z2 Force, Motorola X4, Motorola Moto G5S Plus, and Motorola One Vision.

Samsung’s new affordable 5G phone might be launched soon

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Samsung’s new affordable 5G phone might be launched soon

The Samsung Galaxy A51 was launched in December of last year, but it seems to be relaunched soon with the new affordable 5G version, which promises to be the most affordable 5G phone of this brand.

Found by SamMobile, the Wi-Fi Alliance has certified a smartphone with the same identification code as the one we had heard a 5G version of the Galaxy A51 – certification normally only happens a short while before a new phone is unveiled. Therefore, this means that we might be able to see the Galaxy A51 5G very soon.

The Samsung Galaxy A51, which is a successor to the popular Galaxy A50 of last year, features four rear cameras, a big 6.5-inch FHD+ screen, and a large 4,000mAh battery as well.

We have heard so far that it doesn’t seem the 5G version has any difference on those fronts, despite the fact that its frame is metal, not plastic and it features a different pattern on the back – and of course, it has 5G connectivity.

The Galaxy A series of Samsung is home to some of the most affordable smartphones of this brand, so a 5G smartphone in this series would likely be much more affordable than in the Galaxy S20 line. And given the numbering, the Galaxy A51 5G should even be more affordable than the Galaxy A90 5G in 2019.

However, it’s unlikely that Samsung is going to claim the trophy for the cheapest ever 5G phone because the recently-announced Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite likely takes the name there.

While the coronavirus sweeps the world, phone launches have been rather up in the air with launches postponed, canceled, or held online. Therefore, we will have to see what happens with the Galaxy A51 5G of Samsung.

Since Samsung doesn’t tend to give a lot of pomp to its A-series launches, the first official sighting that we can get of this phone might be its surprise listing on the website of the company.

Attractive smartphones are expected to be launched in 2019

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The year of 2018 is coming to an end, it’s time to predict the most important phones coming up next year. Most manufacturers have similar schedules over the years, so we can somehow imagine which devices are ever born. In addition, there are still unexpected “unknown” to expose in 2019.

In 2019, the trend of the phone is definitely in the rabbit ears and its variations. At the same time, some smartphones are rumored to appear in the second quater of next year.
Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung is expected to launch 3 Galaxy S10 models in 2019, all equipped with a new chip, which means faster speeds than the Galaxy S9. According to rumors, the trio includes:

* Galaxy S10 codenamed Beyond 0 “cheap” using 5.8-inch flat screen, side-by-side fingerprint scanner, front and rear single camera.

* Galaxy S10 Beyond 1 uses 6.1 inch curved screen, fingerprint sensor embedded in the screen, single selfie camera, dual rear camera.

* Galaxy S10 + Beyond 2 uses curved screen 6.44 inch, fingerprint sensor embedded in the screen, dual selfie camera, 3-lens rear camera.

Samsung Flex

Samsung has revealed some details about its first bent-screen smartphone – Samsung Flex – at a developer conference in late 2018. If successful, this will be a revolutionary device, opened a new phone list for the market that was already too boring.

LG G8 ThinQ

We don’t know much about LG G8 ThinQ, only to know that this will be LG’s most advanced phone in the first half of 2019. So far, the best speculation surrounding G8 is patent related to phone model. True borderless with “rabbit ears” containing dual front camera.

Of course, unlicensed patents will become reality on the G8. We also hope G8 will apply the 3-lens camera cluster on the V40 and improve the battery.

Sony Xperia XZ4
Sony pursued a twice-stressful schedule than other brands when it launched a flagship every six months. Therefore, the Sony Xperia XZ4 can be released at the MWC 2019 Mobile World Conference in February. Sony also took several months to sell the phone model introduced in February so it is expected to be available in May or June. .

Xperia XZ4 almost certainly uses the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip, improved performance, camera and hopefully it supports the gesture navigation operation that is missing on Sony phones.

Folding screen smart phone will be the game changer in 2019

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Folding screen smart phone will be the game changer in 2019

In addition to offering a completely new look, the folding screen smartphone can help to recover the sales figures of smartphone companies which have the tendency to decline over the years. At the 2018 Software Developer Conference, Samsung introduced the company’s first folding smartphone prototype. The phone is called the Galaxy F.

According to some leaked images, Galaxy F will own a pixel density of 420 ppi, a resolution of 840 x 1.960 when folded and 1.536 x 2.152 when expanded. When folded for use, the screen will be 4.58 inches in size, 21: 9 aspect ratio. In widescreen mode, used as a tablet, the screen size will reach 7.3 inches, a 4.2: 3 aspect ratio.

The machine uses Infinity Flex Display technology, which allows users to fold open multiple times without causing breakage.

Koh Dong-jin, CEO of Samsung Electronics said the company will release fold-in phones in the first half of 2019 and promises to have 1 million unit published.

Smartphone makers have shipped 355.2 million smartphones in the third quarter of 2018, reduces 6 percent from the same period of last year, and the fourth quarter also decline, according to market research firm IDC.

Samsung is also facing many difficulties as its sales drop 13.4 percent to 72.2 million units. Samsung is facing competitive pressure from its rivals to maintain the top position in the mobile market, particularly Huawei, which is in second place and is going to take the lead position. Thus, a special phone like the Galaxy F will become a powerful weapon to help the company continue to maintain its current position.

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However, Samsung is not the only manufacturer that is ambitious in creating folding screen devices. In late October, Royole, a Shenzhen-based company, launched the world’s first folding smartphone, called FlexPai. It has a screen size of 7.8 inches, a resolution of 1920 x 1440 pixels and foldable into a device with a 4-inch screen. According to Royole, the phone has suffered more than 200,000 folds open without damaging or breaking the screen. Machine prices start from $ 1,290 and is expected to officially sell around early 2019.

So we all have to wait to see what they will bring to the world.

OPPO launching the OPPO R17 Pro will be the big hit for the smartphone market

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OPPO launching the OPPO R17 Pro will be the big hit for the smartphone market

The OPPO Find X has made a great recognition to the technology world  by its unique features especially the slide mechanism.


However, Oppo does not stop there. In the last months of 2018, OPPO will also launch another model of high-end smartphone, called OPPO R17 Pro. Series of technological improvements and upgrades of OPPO R17 Pro promises this product will make a big hit to the high-end smartphone segment in the near future.

Not only has a slide mechanism, but OPPO R17 Pro has up to 3 cameras
The OPPO Find X impresses the industry with its slim camera module and overflow screen that displays up to 90% of image space.

The OPPO R17 Pro does not have a slide camera or screen that spills both the top and bottom. But the high-end R series has a camera system with three sensors that corresponds to three different lenses, providing flexible photographic operations to suit different lighting conditions.

In addition to the ability to change the lens aperture of the OPPO R17 Pro, the manufacturer has not disclosed too much information about the camera system on new products line R. But changing the aperture is enough to make OPPO fans and techies curious and waiting for OPPO R17 Pro to be officially launched.

Fingerprint sensor below the screen, well worth the wait

OPPO Find X completely removes the usual fingerprint sensor instead uses only 3D face recognition to unlock. This is similar to Apple’s iPhone, though very “bold” but not so special.

And this time, the uniqueness will appear at the OPPO R17 Pro, according to the recent leak information, OPPO R17 Pro has also completely removed the traditional fingerprint sensor system, instead of using the mechanism 3D face recognition combined with fingerprint technology under the completely new screen.

In the market of technology, there are several manufacturers investing in fingerprint sensors under the screen but when putting into practice is not going smoothly because fingerprints under continuous screen error. As a follower, OPPO is expected to improve the performance of fingerprint sensors below the screen, making it the most useful and convenient feature on the OPPO R17 Pro. So let’s wait for what OPPO will bring us.

LG V40 ThinQ: Specs, Release Date, Rumours, News, and More!

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There was a major shift that took place for LG and their V series in 2017. Unlike the V20 and V10 that experimented with removable batteries, secondary ticker displays, and metal designs, the V30 managed to introduce incredibly slim bezels, a slick glass back, and an LG made pOLED screen. We are anticipating that the new V40 will share loads of similarities with the V30 as well as the LG V35 that was recently announced this year. So, without further delay, let’s look at everything we could find surrounding the latest V40 from LG.

First Impressions and Release Date

After months of patiently waiting for news on the LG V40, we finally had a look at the brand-new release. The V40 seems to retain plenty of the V35 and V30 design specifications while still offering a host of new updates. The metal frame and glass back are staples from the previous two V handsets along with the fingerprint sensor mounted on the rear. There’s a massive display in front that will likely utilise an OLED panel. The V40 also comes equipped with a notch at the top where you’ll find two front-facing cameras along with an earpiece for all your phone calls.

The LG V40 also looks like the first phone from LG to come with three cameras mounted on the back. Huawei previously produced a phone with three cameras, so it will be rather interesting to see how LG is going to implement this. The V40 has a USB-C port, a 3.4mm headphone jack, and a third button which will likely open Google Assistant. The V40’s lock screen suggests November 16 as the release date, but it doesn’t add up to earlier rumours that the phone will be available on 5 October. We would much rather see the release of the new LG V40 in October as opposed to mid-November.

Expected Specs on the V40

Even though there’s not a lot of talk about the specs for the V40, it doesn’t stop us from making a few assumptions. You are likely to find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor at the heart of the new V40. This is certainly the top choice for most flagship phones in 2018. Something else that the V40 will boast with is an OLED display. Earlier this year, LG confirmed that it reserves the OLED panels for all V series entries. So, unless there’s a drastic change, you can expect to find an OLED screen on the V40 as well.

How much will the new V40 cost?

Although we quite sure when the V40 will be released, we, not 100% sure on the price tag. There are very few details on this, but to help make an educated guess, we looked at the price tags for the previous two V entries, the LG V30 at $800 and the LG V35 at $900. As you can see, the V series has steadily increased in pricing and therefore it is safe to assume that the LG V40 will possibly be around $900 or even exceed the $1000 threshold.

Game of Thrones Best Selling Book, Most Popular Series, Most Enthralling Casino Slot

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Game of Thrones series is based on the best-selling novel of George R R Martin called “A Song of Ice and Fire”, HBO recreated the medieval fantasy-thriller into one of the most popular series ever and then Microgaming brought all the character to reel life via its phenomenal casino slot.

The HBO television series’ first episode was broadcasted on the 17th of April 2011, within weeks the popularity increased and by the 17th of July 2017 over 16 million people turned into the live broadcast of the seventh season, which made Game of Thrones the most watched series worldwide. The final episode is scheduled for 2019, and while thousands of fans are counting off the days, towards the start of the last season, even the theme song composed by Ramin Djawadi is now the most famed of all series tunes.

Microgaming First to Launch HTML5 Mobile Games

Game of Thrones slot by Microgaming launched simultaneously across all platforms, and mobile users can choose between the 243 ways to win or the 15 payline versions. It is ingenious and incredibly entertaining, nothing short of what is to be expected from the leading online casino software developer. Technologies used to develop Microgaming’s products include C++, Adobe Flash, C#.NET, Android and Java to offer players a rich and stable gaming experience, games can be enjoyed directly from mobile browsers while the download Viper casino is developed in C++ to provide the best sound and graphics capabilities.

Microgaming Games Perfect for Apple, Blackberry and Android

The benefit of enjoying Microgaming games, offering some of the highest quality slots on smartphones and other mobile device via HTML5 is that games automatically detect and adjust to screen resolutions and scale to offer the best fit. Whether players select to download games such as Games of Thrones or play via their internet browser the new generation of devices such as the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, Vivo Nex, iOS 12 or Nokia 8 Sirocco are bound to offer visuals and sound effects that will take gaming to an extraordinarily new level.

Technology Continues to Penetrate Deeper into Our Lives

Recent statistics released by the mobile phone industry indicates that we all check our phones around 47 times per day, by the start of 2018 over 3.7 billion individuals are mobile users with the strongest growth in ownership was amongst people of 55 years or older. 69% of online shoppers use their smartphones to place orders and research products, while 68% of businesses focus stronger on mobile marketing than ever before. Due to the convenience, the variety of functions made easy via mobile devices and the ability to either relax via casino gaming or use cool apps that can help you make money. It comes as no surprise that technology continues to infiltrate deeper into our lives.

The Most Awaited New Phones Coming out This 2018

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The Most Awaited New Phones Coming out This 2018

When it comes to smartphones, we always want more. We’ve witnessed phones evolved from bulky to skinny, small to huge screen display and they’re now equipped with the brightest OLED display, impressive memory capacity and batteries that can last you to up to few days more.

With the boost in mobile technology, groundbreaking changes and evolutions of smartphones are expected to continue, and are showing no signs of stopping any time soon. Brace yourself as we expect more awesome smartphone features this 2018.

So, is it time to ditch your old buddy and switch to the hottest smartphones? Check out the most anticipated mobile phones gearing up to compete for mobile users’ attention this 2018:

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Coming this August 2018)

Galaxy 9 is expected to feature a resemblance to its Galaxy S9 predecessor but, of course with some stunning tweaks. These are the rumored upgrades you can expect if you’re a Samsung brand fan:

  • In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor
  • Slightly larger screen display
  • More Intuitive Bixby, Samsung’s very own virtual assistant

And, if you can hardly wait, maybe Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be out this July.

  • iPhone 2018 (Predicted to come this Fall 2018)

If you have the money to splurge for the incredibly expensive iPhone, well, why not? iPhone is gearing for yet another impressive smartphones, yes, not just one but three. Rumors are spreading that iPhone will release iPhone X’s sequel featuring 5.8 inch display, a 9.1 inches display iPhone 9, and 6.5 inches display iPhone X Plus. What more? Looks like Apple’s going to introduce its lower cost handsets this year to make their smartphones within the consumers’ reach.

  • Google Pixel 3 (Expected this Last Quarter of 2018)

Conventional wisdoms have it that Google is preparing to surprise everyone with combo approach this year, with Pixel 3 and Pixel 3L. Both phones are expected to deliver the best camera features, the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Android chip and will be running in the latest and fastest Android, Oreo OS.

  • Oppo Find X

A screen to body ratio of almost 93%? We can’t just wait for China’s Oppo Find X to impress everyone once it is out in the market. Oppo Find X is anticipated to launch later this year with awesome features including a no notch display, 3D facial recognition, Snapdragon 845 powerful processor, and an 8 GB RAM.

  • Nokia 8 Sirocco

Nokia is making sure they’re back with a vengeance. We are clamoring for Nokia 8 Sirocco’s launching although there’s no definite time when it’ll be. The new phone has a charming visual display matched with impressive durability. Think IP67 dust and water resistance and up to 450 pounds pressure capabilities.

  • Moto Z3 Play

Moto Z3 is anticipated to arrive come June or July. Although it’s likely not going too far out from its predecessors in order to stay in tune with the previous Moto Mod add-ons, Z3 still highlights remarkable tweaks. With expanded screen display, dual rear cameras and fun cinemagraph mode, as well as an iris scanner? Moto Z3 is one mobile phone to watch out for this year.

  • LG V40

Speculations are spreading that LG V40 will lure mobile users with not just 3 or 4, but five cameras! Expected to roll out anytime the second quarter this year, LG V40 will highlight two front cameras, three rear cameras, advanced Snapdragon 845 processor, and is rumored to be following the trend of 3D unlocking and face mapping.

2018 Top 7 Mobile Trends You Can’t Miss

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2018 Top 7 Mobile Trends You Can’t Miss

Mobile apps are taking the world by storm. Apart from their impacts on the consumers’ personal mobile habits, they have played important roles in today’s modern ecommerce and businesses and are becoming an integral part of our day to day systems.

App developers are faced with more pressure as the evolution of smartphones has encouraged apps to push beyond their limits. In other words, to stand out in a crowd of millions of apps, you don’t just need to have the right mobile app, you also need to keep up with the latest technologies.

Check out these trending mobile technologies you need to be aware of this 2018:

  • AR Augmented Reality

This year, we can expect to see new waves of AR applications. And, they are not just going to be focused on gaming, marketing and entertainment. This time AR will shift its focus into more practical uses including navigation, user manuals, interior designs and objective measurement among many others.

  • IoT Apps

We are undoubtedly in the Internet of Things era, and IoT developments are far reaching and continually evolving. With IoT users are able to control connected devices conveniently through apps and remote connections. As users become more adept to the efficiency of IoT driven apps, developers should see to it that at the very least their apps are designed to be IoT friendly.

  • Blockchain Apps

Blockchain is in. And with the blockchain apps’ rapid development, it looks like they’ll be pretty much around and will be more immersive. Blockchain app integration has helped address the challenges of security that were traditionally much difficult to achieve. This app development will help eliminate malicious data hacks and offer enhanced safety for users.

  • Mobile Payments

The rise of online banking and e-commerce has reshaped the way consumers shop. Mobile payments are absolutely the hottest thing in mobile technology right now. Advanced mobile payments have allowed faster and seamless bill payments, money transfers and commercial payments that provide customers with utmost convenience.

  • The 5G Connectivity

Years ago, 5G was just a vision. But, finally this year the 5G technology is set to break through new heights to improve user experience providing up to 10x faster connectivity compared to the current technology. With the 5G connectivity, advanced mobile technologies are truly just easily within reach.

  • Enhanced Security

It seems that the evolution of mobile technologies is accompanied by increased risks for cyber security threats and attacks. This year mobile trends will center on enhancing security and data protection. Security has become an essential component in every systems and app with more consumers becoming more critical about the protection of their personal information particularly with the boost of ecommerce platforms. Thus, developing an app that offers flawless security is definitely a must.

  • Cloud-Based Apps

One of the most important trends every developer should keep in mind in developing mobile apps and technologies is integrating cloud technology. The cloud has provided solutions to various problems and offers a lot of benefits including increased storage capacities, cost reductions and enhance scalability and productivity.

Here’s what you need to Know about Apple’s Latest iOS 12

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Here’s what you need to Know about Apple’s Latest iOS 12

Apple is making sure they stay on top as the leading advanced technology brand. This year the company is set to wow their solid Apple fans with enhancements in their pre-existing OS. Set to provide users with optimized performance in their Apple devices, iOS 12 will offer solutions to the bugs and glitches in the current and previous iOS.

Ready for Apple’s newest iOS 12 beta? Here are some of the key things you need to know about the new iOS 12 that is set to power up your iPhone and iPad gadgets later this year:

  • It is easy and free to download.

You don’t need to register your device for an ID nor does it require a developer’s account. You can simply download it in a breeze at the Apple Beta Program website. As a friendly reminder, be sure to back up your device before downloading and installing iOS 12. And if you don’t want to deal with potential issues inherent in pre-released software, you may want to wait for the official software which is foreseen to be released this September.

  • iOS 12 is focused on delivering smoother and faster performance.

With this latest OS you can expect to enjoy faster applications, navigation on your Apple devices should be smoother and crashes will be significantly reduced.

Even your old iPhone like the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 will have a dramatically improved performance once you upgrade to iOS 12.

  • A Smarter Siri.

Apple’s voice assistant will be more intuitive. Siri Shortcuts allows you to customize your tasks and commands to let Siri do more things for you such as sending a message, play a podcast or remind when you when you’re running late for an important meeting.

  • Manage Your Screen Time

iOS 12 allows you to better manage and reduce the time you spend on your screen. Why? The OS comes with tools that will track how often you pick up your device, how much time you spend using different apps, and how frequent you get those notifications. When you see the numbers, you’ll probably begin to ask, am I using my time wisely here?

  • Enhanced Privacy

The new OS promise to provide users with enhanced privacy with its intelligent tracking prevention system. Apple will be implementing browser innovations so that these annoying data tracking companies will find it more difficult to track your online footprints.

  • Introducing Measure, an AR measurement tool.

Apple is set to boost the Augmented Reality applications with the aim to make AR more relatable and practical to the broader population.

  • Group FaceTime and easier photo sharing services.

Apple will be introducing the new “For You” tab to encourage convenient photo editing and sharing. And, with group FaceTime you can already speak simultaneously to up to 32 people. It seems finally Apple has begun to notice about their already-behind video calling tools.

  • Memoji.

Move over Animoji, Apple’s updated cartoon avatar Memoji is here to takeover. Memoji lets you create fun, cartoon avatars of your face. You can transform yourself into different animated emojis, ghost, and other adorable animals and you can even use your memoji face during your FaceTime conversation.