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HTC U11 Life which was launched alongside HTC U11 Plus some weeks ago has started receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update. Generally, the international version of this smartphone launched with Android One which is a refined version of Android Oreo but units in the U.S. which have been offered either unlocked or by T-Mobile comes with Android 7.1. This update is currently rolling out to the unlocked units. U.S. users of this smartphone may have to wait for days (perhaps weeks) for this update to arrive every unit as it just started rolling out.

HTC’s VP of Product Management, Mo Versi, announced this update via his official Twitter handle. As for the units sold by T-Mobile, there is no news regarding when they will receive this update but it is expected that they will receive it sooner rather than later. During the launch of this smartphone, HTC promised that the U11 Life will get Android Oreo within 30 days. With this current release, the company has kept to part of its promise while we wait for the T-Mobile units to get their update.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is an Ultra Budget Note Smartphone that is best for budget consumers and looking for a good practical phone.


The practical phone
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is as cheap as they come. I think it is one of the cheapest 5.5 inch Android Smartphone from Xiaomi, aside from the Xiaomi Redmi series. It is fairly weak with only a Snapdragon 425 chipset and 2 GB RAM, so it is not for heavy users. But it does offer decent enough performance for day to day tasks.
Highlights of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A:
  • Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 and
  • Equipped with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB eMMC Storage
  • 5.5 inch IPS 720p Screen
  • No Fingerprint Scanner
  • Glonass, GPS built in
  • 3080mAh Battery
  • Dual Sim Support (Memory Expansion Support)
 
Some Cons:
  • Ultra Budget (low End) Chipset, not for heavy users
  • Only 2 GB RAM
  • No USB Type C
  • No Fingerprint Scanner
  • Average Camera Performance
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The Motorola Moto Z 2018 is now much faster and still offers the patented Modular Design.



Highlights of the Motorola Z 2018: (What is known so far)
  • Modular Design (optional modular additions) – Moto Mods
  • Powered by Snapdragon 835 and Adreno 530 Chipsets
  • 6 GB RAM and 128 GB Storage
  • No Memory Expansion Support
  • 5.5 Plastic OLED 2560 x 1440 pixels screen
  • Runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box
  • NFC, Dual Band Wireless and GLONASS GPS
  • CDLA (Audio Out) via USB Type C
  • 2730mAh Battery (USB Type C) 

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3K and 4K capable Panoramic Cameras that you can use on your phone and offers 360 degree field of view with instant sharing.
 

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A couple of hours ago, we brought you a report on some leaked hands-on images and specs of an upcoming Huawei device which was at that time believed to be either the Huawei Nova 3 or Nova 2s. Today, the company has tactically confirmed our doubt by sending out media invites for an event on Dec 7, where it would launch the Huawei Nova 2S.

The Press invite doesn’t much, but it does expressly hint that the Nova 2S will be launched on Dec 7. The Huawei Nova 2S will bring the full-screen design, a flagship Kirin 960 chip and a few other improvements to the Huawei Nova series
In case you missed the earlier leaked specs and hands-on images, the Huawei Nova 2S is expected to pack a 6.0-inch display with the resolution of 2160x1080p fitting in the current 18:9 standards, while it will be powered by the Kirin 960 processor with a 6GB RAM. Much like the Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus, the Nova 2S will feature a dual camera setup; a 20MP+16MP rear unit, as well as a dual front camera setup.
 The device will boot EMUI 8.0 UI based on Android Oreo out of the box with support for facial recognition, NFC for contactless payment as well as a built-in Hi-Fi chip. The device will arrive on Dec 7 in Black, Gold, Silver and Blue color options.
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Samsung has now unveiled the Samsung W2018 flip phone through a launch event in Xiamen, China. It is a flagship clamshell phone that boasts a premium design along with dual displays. The South Korean company has been launching W series smartphones for raising charity funds for the past ten years and the newly unveiled Samsung W2018 has arrived as a 10th anniversary edition phone.

Samsung W2018 Specifications and Features

 

The W2018 sports a metal and glass combination body and it comes in two color choices such as Elegant Gold and Platinum. Its dimensions are 132.2 x 63.2mm. When folded it measures 15.9mm and its weight is 247 grams. The back panel of the phone features Gorilla Glass and it features a zinc alloy biaxial hinge. It features a D-pad and a numeric keypad for navigation.
The Samsung W2018 has a frontal Super AMOLED display of 4.2 inches. It is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it carries support for full HD resolution. The inner display of 4.2 inches also supports full HD resolution. The Snapdragon 835 chipset powers the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM.
The Samsung W2018 comes in two storage models. The Extreme Edition has 64 GB of storage whereas the Collector Edition has 256 GB of storage.
It has a front-facing camera of 5-megaxpixel. The rear side features an industry first f/1.5 aperture 12-megapixel camera. It is coupled with Optical Image Stabilization feature. When there is sufficient light, the camera will switch to f/2.4 aperture and in darker conditions, the f/1.5 aperture will W2018 users to snap stunning photos.

The fingerprint scanner is present very close to rear-facing camera on the back panel of the phone. It also features a Bixby button for activating the voice assistant. It includes a 2,300mAh battery and it is equipped with a USB-C port. The W2018 comes preinstalled with Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.
Samsung is providing the buyers of W2018 with exclusive concierge services at airport and railway station apart from services like free software fixes, phone cleaning and disinfection, screen replacements at reduced pricing along with an exclusive hotline for VIPs.
The smartphone will be available through China Telecom in China. As of this writing, there is no information available on its pricing.  The design, specs and features of the Samsung W2018 indicates that it will surely arrive with a hefty price tag.
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