Sharp Aquos S3 (FS8032) gets certified in Taiwan

Sharp Aquos S3 (FS8032) gets certified in Taiwan

The has got one step closer to being made official. The device, carrying a model number of FS8032, has been certified by Taiwans certification body NCC. The image included in the certification also reveals vertically-aligned dual camera setup as well as rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device has already appeared in benchmark listings. A Geekbench outing for the phone revealed key specs, including Snapdragon 630 SoC, 4GB RAM, and Android 8.0 Oreo. Recently, the Sharp FS8015 . If you compare, the design of that device (at-least the back panel) is similar to that of the FS8032. As per TNEAA, the FS8015 is powered by an SoC with octa-core CPU (clocked at 2.2 GHz), and features a 5.99 screen with 18:9 ratio and FullHD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels). Memory options include 4/6 GB RAM and 64/128 GB storage. As for camera, the main module is 12 MP + 13 MP, while selfie shooter is 16 MP. The phone packs in a 3,100mAh battery. |

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A in for review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A in for review

, aka Redmi Note Y1 in India, is the next phone we have that waits its turn to be thoroughly reviewed. It has modest specs with a Snapdragon 435 chipset and a 5.5 LCD screen with HD resolution, but the selfie camera has an impressive 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 lens. The phone costs around $150, and it doesnt get any lower than that for a large-screen Xiaomi phone. The phone might be cheap, but it doesnt feel that cheap at all. Xiaomi has given a plastic body to the Redmi Note 5A that feels sturdy in hand and pleases the eyes. It has slight design elements like an antenna band through the camera setup and grill speakers on the bottom (only one is an actual speaker). This version of the phone comes with a fingerprint scanner on the back, unlike the Redmi Note 5A Prime (sold in India as the ). The Snapdragon 435 is a 28nm process chipset that supports dual LTE. You can fully take advantage of this due to the extra long tray that has room for two SIM cards and one microSD. While it might not be the ideal SoC for power users, it should get you through the day thanks to the eight low-power Cortex-A53 CPU cores. The user interface is latest MIUI 9.1 that comes with plenty of neat modes like picture-in-picture, dual screen mode and Smart Assistant, available with a left swipe from the home screen. The selfie camera is the most prominent feature in the Redmi Note 5A. It is coupled with an LED flash for glamorous pictures of yourself. The user interface is stripped down to the basics, so getting the perfect selfie is quite easy. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is a splendid value-for-price phone. Its full review is already underway, so stay around.

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Samsung responds to recently-uncovered Galaxy Note8 battery problem

Samsung responds to recently-uncovered Galaxy Note8 battery problem

Last week, it came to light that a significant number of users have been complaining about a battery-related issue with their devices. Users said their units refused to charge after the battery hit 0%. After the issue received widespread coverage, there were a few reports that some / users as well as users have also been complaining about a similar problem. Well, Samsung has now offered an official statement on the matter, saying they've only received a few such reports and is yet to collect detailed information about the affected units. Following is the complete statement:

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Open Beta 3 for OnePlus 5 brings Face Unlock feature

Open Beta 3 for OnePlus 5 brings Face Unlock feature

OnePlus has started pushing out a new Open Beta build to the smartphone. Arriving as version 3 and weighing in at around 1.6GB, the update brings along several changes, prime among them being the Face Unlock functionality. It was late December when co-founder Carl Pei that the OnePlus 5 will be getting the feature as it has been a popular demand among users. Coming back to the update, other changes include fix for 5G Wi-Fi-related connection issue and optimizations for vibration. The update also adds an app shortcut on Launcher and bumps the Android security patch-level to December.

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APK tear-down of Nokia's Camera app reveals Nokia 4 and Nokia 7 Plus monikers

APK tear-down of Nokia's Camera app reveals Nokia 4 and Nokia 7 Plus monikers

APK tear-down of Nokia's Camera app (version 8.0210.20, installed on a running Android Oreo beta) has revealed some interesting information, including monikers of devices that could be in the pipeline. As clear from the following screenshot, the list of revealed devices includes names like Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus, and . While the Nokia 9 has already been the subject of several , recently, there has been a Nokia 1-related rumor as well. So the teardown effectively uncovers Nokia 4 and Nokia 7 Plus. It's, however, worth mentioning that dates corresponding to files in the above screenshot reveal these files were created/modified in 2016. So it's difficult to say that Nokia 4 and Nokia 7 Plus will indeed see the light of day. But then again, Nokia 9 is on the list as well, and we know , so anything is possible. Anyway, the teardown also reveals some other stuff, including features like Telephoto mode, Pro Mode, and shutter speed control. Take a look: Some of these features last month.

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Misfit offering 30% discount on some of its products, including Vapor

Misfit offering 30% discount on some of its products, including Vapor

If you are planning to purchase the Android Wear 2.0-powered Misfit Vapor, you'll be glad to know the company is offering a 30% discount on the smartwatch. The deal is available in Europe (the UK, Germany, Italy, and France) you'll have to use the code WINTER30. In addition to Vapor, this 30% off deal is available on some other Misfit products as well (depending on the region). Here's the US promo, which ends January 15: And here's the UK promo, which runs through January 29: For more information, head to the links below. |

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Oreo arrives on OnePlus 5T in form of OxygenOS Open Beta 1

Oreo arrives on OnePlus 5T in form of OxygenOS Open Beta 1

Just days after Oreo Open Beta for the , the company has pushed out the update. The Android 8.0-based OxygenOS Open Beta 1 is now rolling out. So those part of the OnePlus 5T beta program will be able to experience Oreo goodies now. The update also includes Android fixes for the month of December. Following is the complete change-log published by the Chinese company:

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