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Renders show Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus clad in cases


Lately, we ve been coming across a sea of leaks involving the unannounced Samsung Galaxy S7. Sadly, none of the leaks show high-res renders that show us what the device will look like, until now. Leaked renders? The renders above were leaked by GizmoChina. Allegedly, the renders show the 5.2-inch Samsung Galaxy S7 and the 6.-inch Samsung Galaxy S7 Plus sporting protective cases. Unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Plus are not shown. The renders show us what we already know about the Samsung Galaxy S7. One is a rectangular home button. They also show that the volume rockers will be located on the left side of the device, while the power button will be located the right side. Judging from what the renders show us, the rumoured Galaxy S7 Plus will feature a 6-inch screen. Here s what we ve learned so far: According to past reports, the Samsung Galaxy S7 will feature different processors, depending on the market. Samsung s home-grown Exynos
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LG G5 specs leaked – clad in metal and features dual camera setup

Looking for more information of the upcoming LG G5? If so, we ve got the information that you ve been looking for, that s if a new leak is to be believed of course. LG G5 leaked specs This new leak comes to us courtesy of a Reddit user that goes by the name of mobile_leaks. So without further ado, let s get started on what the leakster has to reveal. According to the leakster, who claims to have seen a prototype of the LG G5, the upcoming flagship will be clad in metal with shiny materials visible from holes found on the chassis. He also says that the device will likely feature a non-removable battery. Despite this, it is expected to feature a microSD card slot for additional storage options. This is refreshing news as most metal-clad smartphones do away with the feature. As for the screen, the LG G5 is said to feature a 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD). Previous reports claimed that the LG G5 would feature a 5.5-inch or a 5.6-inch screen. Under the h
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Metal-clad Microsoft Lumia 850 render leaked – could be unveiled soon

Before the software giant lifted the lid on the Microsoft Lumia 950, the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, and the Microsoft Lumia 550, rumours claimed that Microsoft was working on the Lumia 750 and the Lumia 850. However, since the Lumia 750 and the Lumia 850 did not make an appearance alongside the Lumia 950, the Lumia 950 XL, and the Lumia 550, many believed that the 750 and 850 were discontinued. According to a new report, we may see the Lumia 850 see the light of day. Leaked Microsoft Lumia 850 render The leaked renders (see above) come to us courtesy of French-speaking NWE, the site behind leakster Twitter account @OnLeaks. According to the leak, the renders are based on industrial blueprints sent by a trusted source. Aside from showing us the renders, NWE also has more information on the yet to be announced Lumia 850. According the report, the device will be constructed out of metal. It adds that the device will measure 155.9 x 77.23 x 6.92 mm. If true, the Lumia 850 will be the thin
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New mid-range metal-clad Huawei G7 Plus makes its official debut – features OIS and a fingerprint scanner


Recently, we ve been hearing a lot about tomorrow s flagships, which made us almost not notice the unveiling of the new mid-range Huawei G7 Plus. So what makes the smartphone special? Despite being a mid-range offering, it has more to offer. These include a 90% metal construction, OIS, and a fingerprint scanner. The Huawei G7 Plus is here The G7 Plus rocks a 5.5-inch screen just like its predecessor the G7. However, it offers a much higher resolution. The G7 offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (HD), while the G7 Plus offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD). The G7 Plus still features a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, but this time with optical image stabilisation, sapphire lens, an RGBW sensor, and wider aperture, which means better performance in low-light conditions. It also features 32 GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot for additional storage options. Under the hood is a pretty capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core processor, coupled w
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Affordable metal-clad Huawei Honor 5X makes its official debut

We ve heard about the Huawei Honor 5X from past leaks, and now the device has just made its official debut. It is an affordable device that is clad in metal and features a fingerprint scanner. Huawei Honor 5X now official Initially, the Huawei Honor 5X will only be available in China, but it could be sold in other markets in the near future. Huawei is yet to announce if it is planning to launch the device in other markets outside of China. Specs-wise, the Huawei Hoinor 5X sports a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD). Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC (octa-core processor with four Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.5 GHz and four more cores clocked at 1.2 GHz). There are two versions of the device one with 2 GB of RAM and the other with 3 GB of RAM. It features 16 GB of internal storage. If this isn t enough, users can always make use of a microSD card (up to 128 GB). In the photography department, the phablet sports a 13-megapixel rear-facing
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Samsung Galaxy S7 to be clad in magnesium alloy?

This year, Samsung decided to kick it up a notch by constructing the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge out of metal and glass. This gave the two a more premium look and feel. If a new report is to be believed, the Korean tech giant plans to kick it up a notch even further by constructing the Samsung Galaxy S7 with an even more premium material. Magnesium alloy The new rumour comes to us courtesy of Korean-speaking inews24. According to its anonymous sources within Samsung supply chain, Samsung is reportedly receiving magnesium alloy case samples from the company that makes the 6013 aluminum metal frame for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. It is believed that the report is referring to a metal unibody; not a new material to be used on the metal frame that goes around the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. The report adds that the supplier was requested to deliver a magnesium alloy case with a surface as smooth as the ones used on the Apple iPhone 6S and the Apple iP
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Huawei lifts the lid on metal-clad Mate S with pressure-sensitive screen

The IFA 2015 trade show has kicked off in Berlin, Germany, and the first manufacturer to lift the lid on a new premium device is Huawei. At its press event, the Chinese firm officially unveiled the Huawei Mate S, a 5.5-inch smartphone with a pressure-sensitive screen and a stylish metal body. The Huawei Mate S makes its official debut The Huawei Mate S with its 5.5-inch screen is for smartphone buyers who find the 5.2-inch Huawei P8 flagship too small or the 6-inch Huawei P8max too big. It s 5.5-inch screen comes with a pressure-sensitive screen (Force Touch technology). The Huawei Mate S with a Force Touch screen will only be available in select markets. Having a Force Touch screen on board allows the Mate S to recognise soft touches from hard touches, which also allows it to react accordingly. While we re in the subject of the smartphone s display, it is a 2.5D AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (FHD), and offers an exceptional screen-to-body ratio. Under the ho
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Plastic-clad HTC One M9ew gets certified by TENAA

TENAA, China s equivalent of the US FCC and source of information on yet to be announced smartphones, has approved a plastic-clad HTC One M9+ the HTC One M9ew. The HTC One M9ew sports the same specs as the HTC One M9+, with the exception of its rear-facing camera. In place of a Duo camera, it sports a 20-megapixel camera with dual-tone flash. Other specs include a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD) (pixel density of 534 ppi),  a 4-megapixel front-facing camera, fornt-facing stereo speakers enhaced by Dolby Surround sound, 32 GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (as much as 128 GB), 3 GB of RAM, a 2,840 mAh battery, and a physical home button. As for the processor, the HTC One M9ew likely sport the same MediaTek MT6795 octa-core processor (four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7 GHz and four Cortex-A57 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz) with a PowerVR G6200 GPU is found under the hood just like the HTC One M9+. The HTC One M9ew is likely for users who would
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Tweet claims Sony XPERIA Z4 will be clad in metal and get a refreshed power button with a built in fingerprint sensor

According to a tweet, the upcoming Sony XPERIA Z4 will be going all metal. It also has few more details to share about the yet to be announced Sony flagship. The tweet comes from @ViziLeaks. Aside from the claiming that the upcoming Sony flagship will be going all metal, the Twitter account also claims that the iconic Sony power button will be redesigned with a built in touch fingerprint sensor The Twitter account also says that the Sony XPERIA Z4 will be launched in September, which is in line with a number of reports we ve come across in the past. Sony s going all metal with the #Z4. Iconic power button getting a refresh too with a built in touch finger print sensor. Out September. — ViziLeaks (@vizileaks) April 16, 2015 Past reports have revealed that rumoured Sony XPERIA Z4 specs include a 5.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a 20.7-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 32-64 GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (previo
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Tweet claims Sony XPERIA Z4 will be clad in metal and get a refreshed power button with a built in fingerprint sensor

According to a tweet, the upcoming Sony XPERIA Z4 will be going all metal. It also has few more details to share about the yet to be announced Sony flagship. The tweet comes from @ViziLeaks. Aside from the claiming that the upcoming Sony flagship will be going all metal, the Twitter account also claims that the iconic Sony power button will be redesigned with a built in touch fingerprint sensor The Twitter account also says that the Sony XPERIA Z4 will be launched in September, which is in line with a number of reports we ve come across in the past. Sony s going all metal with the #Z4. Iconic power button getting a refresh too with a built in touch finger print sensor. Out September. — ViziLeaks (@vizileaks) April 16, 2015 Past reports have revealed that rumoured Sony XPERIA Z4 specs include a 5.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a 20.7-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 32-64 GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (previo
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