TECHNOLOGY

New photos that show the supposed back covers of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus almost confirm the reports regarding the smartphones’ front features.

If latest reports are to be believed, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 will come with an S-Pen when released. The highly-anticipated tablet is expected to be announced at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.

While Apple is believed to release three iPhones in 2017 and one of them is definitely the Apple iPhone 8, there could also be an Apple iPhone 8 Plus, just like the iPhone 7 Plus. Moreover, the LG G6 is also a highly-expected device that will boast some really amazing specs and at a lower price than the Apple flagship.

A Weibo leak has revealed two cases that reportedly belong to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. They more or less confirm the position of the fingerprint scanner as reported earlier by reliable tipster Evan Blass. The borders around the edges of the cases denote that the screen may not go all the way down to the sides.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that many exciting things are in the pipeline for the company. Apple iPhone 8 is definitely one of the items in pipeline. During a quarterly earnings call, Cook fuelled speculation about the company’s product roadmap. He said that the iPhone 8 “is still in the early innings of the game” and there is still a lot more to be done.

Microsoft is rumoured to be developing three variants of the tech wonder. One will be targeted at the consumers while the other two at business professionals and enterprises. A Kickstand concept is also expected in the device. The Surface Phone could sport a 5.5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The business variant may have a 6-inch screen.

The 8Pack OrionX, the most expensive gaming PC commercially available, features a ludicrous set of hardware, three water cooling loops and an absurd price tag.

IBTimes AU breaks down the camera features of the iPhone 6s and the Galaxy S7 to see if Apple’s former flagship can beat Samsung’s latest jewel.

If latest reports are to be believed, the heavily discussed OnePlus 3T smartphone has been caught cheating on benchmarks. The company is now reportedly into damage control mode and is looking to fix things up quickly. XDA recently found out that OnePlus 3T enhances processor clock speeds artificially while running certain benchmark apps.

While the world waits to praise the Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship, there might be a silent assassin raring to be unleashed. It’s none other than the LG G6 smartphone that is expected to sport some very impressive specs. While the Galaxy S8 could be a tech marvel, the G6 may turn out to be the show-stealer.

LG G6 will be unveiled in less than a month at MWC 2017 in Barcelona, Spain, and images of a G6 prototype have leaked. Droid Life first published the images, clearly stating that the smartphone does not look like a finished product. The images look like an early development version.

The Apple iPhone 7 Plus and the Huawei Mate 9 go head-to-head in a battery battle.

Google has launched health condition cards in Australia that will mimic the US version. The cards will accurately answer the common health conditions queries.

The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus are likely to be launched at Mobile World Congress (MWC 2017), but render leaks have made details about the handsets available before the official announcement.

Telstra along with partners Netgear, Qualcomm and Ericsson previewed the future of mobile connectivity in Australia on Monday.

In preparation for the Nintendo Switch, the Japanese gaming company has opted to discontinue the Wii U in Japan.

If latest reports are to be believed, mysterious Xiaomi smartphone specs have surfaced on GFXBench. These have fuelled speculation that Xiaomi is readying itself for yet another smartphone launch.

A buyer who is thinking of buying a OnePlus 3T may not think of buying an Apple iPhone 7 mainly because of the price. Similarly, the same buyer won’t go for an OnePlus 3T if he wants to buy an iPhone 7 and for which he has saved money.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is reportedly as fast as the Galaxy S7, a leaked benchmarking sheet has revealed. Earlier leaks showed the tab to be housing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. This proved that Samsung was not compromising on specs and fans could expect an excellent hardware configuration when the tab would release.

If latest reports are to be believed, Sony will be releasing five new Xperia smartphones at the Mobile World Congress 2017. Georgian site Review.ge has claimed that the Sony Xperia flagship Yoshino will pack a 5.5-inch 4K screen.

The S Pen and new Level In active noise-cancelling wireless headphones add up to the long list of Samsung Galaxy S8 accessories.

While a comparison between the Galaxy S8 and Apple iPhone 8 and Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 are imminent, it will be interesting to see how the Galaxy Note 8 fares against the Galaxy S8. Moreover, iPhone 8 will love to see the two battle it out.

The Huawei Honor 6X and OnePlus 3T have certain common features but the differences are many. If one is in a dilemma as to which one to go for, a comparison of their specs and features is important to have a clear idea about which one is better.

Asus Zenfone 3S Max is all about power. It has a decent display, nice camera and good form factor. Asus is reportedly making some serious changes to its Zenfones. The device is another budget phone added to the company’s Max line-up. The smartphone comes with a mega 5,000 mAh battery that Asus claims can provide 34 days of standby time.

If latest reports are to be believed, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Blue Coral variant may be released very soon. The Mi Note 2 device has won a lot of praise since its launch in September 2016 and continues to be in the spotlight. Currently, the device is available in just three colour variants, black, gold and silver.

The reasonably priced Leagoo Venture 1 boasts of its 5.0-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 4-protected display and waterproof prismatic metal body and handcrafted calfskin.

2016 might have been a controversial year for smartphones, but all things are pointing towards a bright and competitive future.

Microsoft Surface devices have been a hit but it is not enough for the Surface Phone to be a hit. This is because the smartphone market is a different ball game altogether. Simply packing the device with high-end hardware is not enough for the phone to be a success. This is the reason Microsoft has stated that the Surface Phone will be released only when it is ready.