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There are speculations that there may be a possibility of rolling out support for dual SIM in  iPhone , initially at the software level. The evidence has been found on the screenshot of the iOS 12 developer Beta 5 run. The possibility of the dual SIM support may be provided to the plus models of iPhone in select regions across the globe. Also, it is rumoured that the feature may roll out as soon as in the same year itself (2018).                        Dual SIM iPhone: iOS 12 Screenshot Aforesaid screenshot carried the components that made the doubt stronger. Two commands, “second SIM tray status” and “second SIM tray status”, were found as new references in the generation of diagnostic reports. These components give the benefit of the doubt that they will be coming with the much-expected feature in the classiest device.  Also, there was another component that helped this speculation to build stronger. The reference made by the component was “dual sim

The QTM052 antennas could make ultra-fast gigabit 5G a reality Photo: Qualcomm There’s a lot of pieces that need to come together to get 5G networks to work on mobile devices —  new standards need to be agreed on ,   new modems need to be developed6 , and new networking hardware for towers needs to be rolled out. But Qualcomm might have just cleared one of the major hurdles with the announcement of its new QTM052 mmWave antenna modules, the first that have been announced that will enable the high-speed swath of networking spectrum to work with mobile phones. That’s a big deal, because not all 5G is created equal. As Qualcomm’s own simulated test results from MWC earlier this year showed, users will already get big jumps in speed with lower-bandwidth 5G solutions, but the  truly  impressive leap forward will come from the mmWave network. RELATED Xiaomi Mi 8 SE 128 GB version arrives But in order for that to work, we first need viable mmWave hardware for phones, which

Xiaomi announced the  Mi 8 SE  back in May and later the phone was launched with 64 GB storage and two RAM options - 4 GB or 6 GB. Now the company adds a third version to its Mi Store - one with 128 GB storage. The phone does not differ in any other way from the Mi 8 SE that  we just reviewed . It runs on Snapdragon 710 with octa-core CPU and boots Android Oreo. The screen is a 5.88” AMOLED panel with a notch on top that houses all the traditional sensors and comes with the basic Android Face Unlock feature (the high-end face-scanning tech is reserved for the  Mi 8 Explorer ). Initially, the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE was no more than CNY1,999, but the new variant costs CNY2,299 or around than $380/€290. Sadly, it is offered only in Gray; none of the three other colors, including the sexy Pink from our review, are available at the moment. Source  |  Via

Last week,  HMD Global  launched its second X series smartphone in India, the X5. In a new post on its Weibo page, Nokia China has revealed that in just five days, the company has managed to sell over 130,000 units of the smartphone. Nokia X5: Over 130,000 Units Sold in China in Just Five Days The sales numbers shared by Nokia on Weibo are hardly surprising. HMD’s first X series smartphone for the Chinese market, the X6 had gone been sold out in just 10 seconds in its first sale. Going by the initial sales numbers, there is a good chance that the  Nokia X5  might turn out to be more popular, if not more than the Nokia X6 in China. What should also help the Nokia X5 is its more affordable price tag when compared to the Nokia X6. At this rate, the Nokia X5 is likely to reach the 1 million sales milestone within three months of its debut in China. Nokia X5: Specifications, Features HMD Global’s Nokia X5 features a 5.86-inch sized IPS LCD display with 720 x 1520 HD+ resolu

Our Smartphone World Cup is over and it saw record participation. The final alone saw over 100,000 votes and not one but two changes in the lead. If this Cup taught us anything is that fan engagement is invaluable for the success of a phone. But first, congratulations go to the winner -  Samsung Galaxy S9+ . It won by a healthy margin, the final score was divided 58/42 in percentage terms, though it was pretty close for a while. Things changed day to day. The S9+ got the early lead and it seemed as it may cruise to victory. Yet, the  OnePlus 6  rallied its fans and with 48h remaining it was confidently in the lead. Then Samsung got its fans into the action and the Galaxy S9+ managed to swing things back in its favor. This was a proper World Cup, we received votes from all over the world – from as far east as New Zealand and to the western shores of the Americas. Win or lose, this bodes well for the global popularity of our two finalists. Still, there’s only one gold meda

By Mark Bergen and Mark Gurman For more than two years, a small and stealthy group of engineers within  Google  has been working on software that they hope will eventually replace  Android , the world’s dominant mobile operating system. As the team grows, it will have to overcome some fierce internal debate about how the software will work. The project, known as  Fuchsia , was created from scratch to overcome the limitations of Android as more personal devices and other gadgets come online. It’s being designed to better accommodate voice interactions and frequent security updates and to look the same across a range of devices, from laptops to tiny internet-connected sensors. Google Chief Executive Officer  Sundar Pichai  has set his company in this direction -- toward  artificial intelligence  services that reach consumers everywhere. Yet its prime operating systems, which depend on scores of hardware partners, haven’t kept up. Here’s what’s already known about Fuchsia: Alph

Reliance Jio, a part of billionaire  Mukesh Ambani -led conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL), is offering a 100 per cent cashback on select prepaid recharge plans. In a separate scheme, JioPhone Monsoon Hungama offer, which will come into effect on Friday, Reliance Jio is allowing users to exchange old JioPhones for new JioPhones at only Rs 501. The latest offers from Reliance Jio come after Mr Ambani launched a fibre broadband system - the JioGigaFiber - earlier this month. These offers are sure to disrupt the telecom sector further. How to avail 100% cashback on Reliance Jio prepaid recharge plans In order to avail this cashback offer, customers need to recharge with a prepaid recharge plan of Rs 398 or above, according to jio.com. The cashback will come in the form of 100 per cent cashback vouchers worth Rs 400. Another 100 per cent cashback up to Rs 100 will also be offered on select payment wallets, Jio said. (In order to avail this cashback offer, customers need to r

HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is available for purchase through AliExpress The site has listed two variants of the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone It also confirms the price of the handset Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has gone up for sale via a third-party e-commerce listing ahead of its official launch. Notably, the new development comes ahead of the formal launch of the  Mi A2  that is likely to accompany its lighter and cheaper version and expected to debut in Spain on July 24. The Lite version is on sale on China's AliExpress in two variants - one with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage at $189.99 (approximately Rs. 13,000) and the other one with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at $209.99 (roughly Rs. 14,400). The same model was spotted in Poland last week with a price of PLN 999 (roughly Rs. 18,600). This suggests that the official price of the Mi A2 Lite could be cheaper than speculated. Alongside highlighting the price, the AliExpress listing details the key specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A

Huawei  will be launching the Nova 3 in China on July 18. Recently, an Indian publication had reported that the Huawei will be launching the Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones in India on July 26. Huawei India and Amazon India have officially confirmed that new Nova smartphone will be launching on July 26. The teasers do not confirm the exact name of the Huawei phone that will be launching soon. Hence, it is yet to be confirmed whether Nova 3 and 3i phones will be unveiled together on the said date. The Huawei Nova 3 will be arriving as a successor for the Nova 2. Recent reports have revealed that the Nova 3 will be arriving with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio display of 6.3 inches. The backside of the phone will be featuring a 3D glass panel. The Kirin 970 Soc is expected to power the smartphone. The 128 GB and 64 GB storage variants of the phone are expected to be equipped with 6 GB of RAM. The handset is equipped with 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup and 24-megapixel + 2-

Reliancerecently launched the successor to the  Jio Phone , the Jio Phone 2 in India. The latest variant in the feature phone segment comes with one upgrade, i.e. a QWERTY keypad. Additionally, this phone also comes with WhatsApp support. However, it must be noted that the app will become available for the Jio Phone users on August 15, 2018, via Jio app store. Just like the Jio Phone, the Jio Phone 2 is also being pitted against Nokia’s banana-shaped 4G feature phone, the Nokia 8110 4G. In this post, we will be putting these two phones against each other to gauge which one fairs better. JioPhone 2 vs Nokia 8110 4G: Price in India The  Jio Phone 2  is priced at Rs. 2,999 and will be up for sale starting August 15, 2018. It will be available in Black colour option only. On the other hand, the  Nokia 8110 4G is yet to launch in India. The phone was launched at EUR 79 (approx. Rs. 6,300) in Europe, SGD 98 (approx. Rs. 4,900) in Singapore, and GBP 78.56 (approx. Rs. 7,040) in th

Asus ZenFone Live L1 comes with Snapdragon 425 SoC and Android Oreo (Go edition) OS. The Asus Zenfone Live L1 was announced in May this year. It s an entry-level smartphone, which is also the company s first to feature an  Android Go  operating system While the smartphone was launched in Indonesia in May, the company is also making it available in Philippines now, citing at a possible expansion to other markets. This means that there is a good chance that Asus Zenfone Live L1 could come to India as well. The  Asus  Zenfone Live L1 has been priced at PHP 5,995 (Rs 7,600) in the Philippines. It s higher than the Indonesian pricing, which was DR 1,399,000 (Rs 6,750). With possibilities of an Indian launch, we can expect the phone to be priced under Rs 8,000. The phone comes with basic specifications and is available in Space Blue, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold, and Midnight Black. Also Read No Make in India: Reliance plans to import JioPhone 2 devices at 0% customs duty, says TMA

JioPhone 2 coupled with Monsoon Hungama offer with Reliance Jio fourth-generation (4G) services, would not only ruin their businesses but also defeat the Make in India purpose. Mukesh Ambani's son and daughter Akash and Isha Ambani launch JioPhone 2 during the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM), in Mumbai on Thursday, July 05, 2018.Photo) Indian billionnaire Mukesh Ambani has recently announced the launch of  JioPhone  2 and set out an ambitious target to achieve 100 million shipments that has rattled the local feature phone makers. Local firms already sitting on huge inventories fear that the JioPhone 2 coupled with Monsoon Hungamaoffer with  Reliance Jio  fourth-generation (4G) services, would not only ruin their businesses but also defeat the Make in India purpose.  Bhupesh Raseen, Mobile Advisory Committee Chairman  of  The Mobile Association  that claims to represent nearly 200 firms including handset makers such as Karbonn, Lava and Itel speaks to ETTelecom’s M