Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will sport a 6.4 inch screen.

@MMDDJ_ teckie girl from China has tweeted today that she found on weibo site an information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which will arrive with a 6.4 inch display of course infinity OLED Display we think.

On before news the other specifications are:

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9  SM-N960U  US version  Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 cpu (8 cores) with a base frequency 1.7 GHz. The OS is Android 8.1. Memory RAM has  4935MB (6GB ?) (taken from Geekbench) and a in-screen fingerprint reader.

Another option might be the device coming with Qualcomm 5G chips（Snapdragon 855？） and Exynos 9820 that will use Samsung's 7nm EUV process.

Samsung GALAXY Note9:6.4inch

— 萌萌的电教 (@MMDDJ_) April 10, 2018

Before related post:

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in-display fingerprint reader will work. Patent published.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960U with Android 8.1, stops by Geekbench.

WebOS now runs on Raspberry Pi 3.

WebOS Open Source Edition or OSE is intended at connected devices from smartwatches to refrigerators, and from telephones to printers. The initial release has been optimised for the Raspberry Pi 3, but other platforms will follow soon.

Apache 2.0 licence 

To facilitate code sharing and distribution LG has adopted the Apache 2.0 licencing model for webOS. Developers are invited to join the project and LG promises to offer serious support.

The newly liberated OS relies on the open source Web application framework Enact — itself built upon the React UI library — for application development. QT 5.6, Luna Surface Manager (LSM) and Blink are other cornerstones of the OS.

Get it from GitHub

The webOS OSE code is available from GitHub. Building it requires a computer with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 64-bit installed; building inside virtual machines is not supported at the moment. Detailed instructions can be found here: webosOSE

elektormagazine

It`s Official: Apple introduces iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition. Press Release.

As we posted yesterday Apple today announced the new color RED for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Special Edition that comes in a stunning red glass enclosure, matching aluminum band and sleek black front. Apple also introduced a new (PRODUCT)RED iPhone X Leather Folio, available beginning tomorrow. The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone will be available to order online in select countries and regions tomorrow and in stores beginning Friday, April 13.

Apple customers can purchase iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in a beautiful red and black finish while contributing to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.

Press Release:

All (PRODUCT)RED Purchases Help Provide Testing, Counseling and Treatment for Tens of Millions of People Living with HIV/AIDS

iPhone 8 (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition comes in a stunning red glass enclosure, matching aluminum band and sleek black front.

Cupertino, California — Apple today announced iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition, the new generation of iPhone in a stunning red finish. Both phones sport a beautiful glass enclosure, now in red, with a matching aluminum band and a sleek black front. The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone will be available to order online in select countries and regions tomorrow and in stores beginning Friday, April 13.

Apple also introduced a new (PRODUCT)RED iPhone X Leather Folio, which will be available beginning tomorrow. Crafted from specially tanned and finished European leather for a luxurious look and feel, the new folio joins other (PRODUCT)RED devices and accessories available for customers to purchase. A portion of proceeds for all (PRODUCT)RED purchases go directly to Global Fund HIV/AIDS grants that provide testing, counseling, treatment and prevention programs with a specific focus on eliminating transmission of the virus from mothers to their babies. Since partnering with (RED) in 2006, Apple has donated more than $160 million to the Global Fund, serving as the organization’s largest corporate donor.

“This special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone features a stunning red and black color combination and also offers customers the opportunity to make an impact in fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Product Marketing. “iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus improve on everything we love about iPhone, including Retina HD displays that are more beautiful than ever, the most powerful and smartest chip ever in a smartphone with the A11 Bionic and more advanced cameras for unbelievable photos and videos. We are proud to support (RED) with this bold new iPhone and hope customers think it is as special as we do.”

“Today’s announcement is further evidence of Apple’s leadership in and commitment to the AIDS fight since the beginning of (RED) in 2006,” said Deborah Dugan, (RED)’s CEO. “The more than $160 million Apple has donated in the last 11 years today equates to more than 800 million days of lifesaving ARV medication that prevents the transmission of HIV from mothers to their babies. We’re honored that Apple has dedicated its resources to our purpose, and can’t wait to see customers bring our mission to life through the purchase of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition.”

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are a new generation of iPhone featuring a glass and aluminum design made with the most durable glass ever in a smartphone, Retina HD display, A11 Bionic chip and are designed for the ultimate augmented reality experience. The world’s most popular camera is even better and wireless charging brings a powerful capability to iPhone. iPhone 8 Plus features dual 12-megapixel cameras and introduces Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting, bringing dramatic studio lighting effects to iPhone, allowing customers to capture stunning portraits with a shallow depth of field effect in five different lighting styles.

Pricing and Availability

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition will be available in 64GB and 256GB models starting at an Apple retail price of $699 (US) from apple.com, the Apple Store app and Apple Stores, and is also available through Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary). The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone joins iPhone 8 finishes in space gray, silver and gold.

Both special edition models are available to order beginning Tuesday, April 10 after 5:30 a.m. PDT, and start delivering to customers and arriving in stores in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK and US on Friday, April 13. Brazil, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE and other countries and regions will follow later in April, with Chile, Colombia, India, Israel, Turkey and other countries and regions following in May.

The new (PRODUCT)RED iPhone X Leather Folio will be available from apple.com, the Apple Store app and Apple Stores for $99 (US) beginning tomorrow, and joins other (PRODUCT)RED products including Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, Beats Pill+ Portable Speaker and accessories for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. 

Through Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program, customers in the US can get the special edition iPhone, with the protection of AppleCare+, choose their carrier and have the opportunity to upgrade to a new iPhone every year. The iPhone Upgrade Program is available at apple.com, the Apple Store app and Apple Stores in the US with monthly payments starting at $34.50 (US) for the iPhone 8 64GB model.

Every customer who buys iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition from Apple will be offered free Personal Setup in-store or online to help them customize their iPhone by setting up email, showing them new apps from the App Store and more.1

Anyone who wants to start with the basics or go further with iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iOS 11 can sign up for free Today at Apple sessions at apple.com/today.

Before releated post:

Apple to announce red iPhone 8/8 Plus tomorrow. Probably a GOLD iPhone X too.

Apple to announce red iPhone 8/8 Plus tomorrow. Probably a GOLD iPhone X too.

According to macrumors , a leaked internal memo from Virgin Mobile states that the iPhone 8 and  iPhone 8 Plus RED Special Edition will be available in the carrier store beginning tomorrow Monday April 9, 2018.

Not mentioning when they will be available to customers.

Also is rumored an iPhone X GOLD to be announced by Apple anytime.

macrumors via softpedianews

LG patented a foldable smartphone with two displays, two headphone jacks and two batteries.

The patent was requested by LG Electronics on September 28, 2016 and was made public in April 5, 2018. The patent entitled 'mobile terminal' describes a smartphone with two displays, both of which consist of a flat display and a curved display.

mobile terminal: outside a smartphone the patented technology can also be used on a tablet, laptop, multimedia player or wearable.

The documentation speaks about the possibility of positioning the display on the inside or outside. On the majority of the illustrations, the displays are placed on the outside, technically this is probably easier to implement because of the relatively larger angle of rotation. Nevertheless, the screen will need extra protection against scratches and bumps.

With the LG model it is also possible to watch two different videos with two people. When the smartphone is fully opened, a different video can be shown on each display.

Users can both set up a headset, because the phone has a dual headphone connection. Both enclosures have one headset connection, so that users can better shut themselves off from their environment and do not burden each other. For example, one user can play a music or make a phone call, with or without a video image, while the other user plays a video or views an incoming email notification.

The foldable smartphone comes with a dual display and a curved display. The screen can be positioned on the front or rear side of the device. Two different designs are shown, in both cases the two housings are connected through a hinge. Due to the use of a curved display, additional functionalities can be displayed on the side of the phone.

Each area of ​​a display is activated according to angle between both displays. In fully unfolded position the user can use the two displays as one large screen. As soon as the device is slightly folded, the two displays will be able to function independently or each other. In addition, the user retains the ability to use the two displays as a child or book, where you can easily turn a page.

The first display has a fingerprint sensor built-in and a digital camera. The second housing also features a digital camera, this is a dual camera or a 3D camera. More surprisingly is the use of two batteries, both housings are provided with a battery.

In addition, the foldable smartphone from LG also features a dual headphone jack, making it an ideal phone for gamers and multimedia lovers. Two people can watch a different video on each screen, each with their own audio.

patent in pdf

Quick WebOS Open Source Edition Tour. Video.

A quick video tour of the WebOS Open Source Edition platform. WebOS OSE was recently announced by LG in March 19,2018

webOS Open Source Edition, is now available to the public at webosose.org

Before related post:

WebOS is now an Open source platform. LG Press Release.

Samsung is developing the Galaxy S9 Lite code name A-Star and unknown mid-range phone G8850ZCU0ARD1.

Samsung Galaxy S9 mini or Lite? (Concept)

In our yesterday post we wrote about a mini Galaxy S9 probably coming with model number SM-G8750 and some specifications from GeekBench site , information that you can find in this post

Today from a korean website chat the news  say that Samsung has confirmed that it is developing the code name A-Star Galaxy S9 Lite model.

We don`t know if Samsung will call the mini Galaxy S9 version as Galaxy S9 Lite instead or if it is another new version of the S9. Time will tell. We will follow these news and keep you updated.

Source: bbs.ruliweb

On the same korean site on a different chat a member says the following: It has been confirmed that a mid-range Samsung phone that has not yet been confirmed as G8850ZCU0ARD1  is under development.

China teckie girl @MMDDJ_ also tweeted about it.

G8850ZCU0ARD1
Unknown new Samsung mid end smartphone.

— 萌萌的电教 (@MMDDJ_) April 5, 2018

Source: bbs.ruliweb

Dell is announcing new family of Inspiron AIO, updated XPS 15, an Inspiron 15 7000 2in1 SE, 6 S Displays.

Dell XPS 15 front view.

Dell is announcing a new family of Inspiron All-in-Ones, an updated XPS 15, an Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Special Edition, six S Series displays, and the availability of and new color for the XPS 15 2-in-1. The new assortment of systems powered by Windows 10 further highlight Dell’s commitment to creating devices that prioritize performance, smart design and an immersive content viewing experience. 

Packed with Intel’s latest 8th Gen Core processors, Dell’s new Inspiron and XPS devices deliver the ultimate power for enthusiasts, creators or anyone trying to tackle their everyday to-do list or binge watch the newest Netflix show. 

Now more than ever, people watch movies and TV shows on their PCs with the expectation of a full cinematic experience, including studio sound and visual quality, as creators intend. Dell Cinema, announced at CES 2018 is designed for immersive content consumption on a PC, is available on the majority of new consumer PC lineup. It is comprised of three pillars enabled through software and hardware solutions:

CinemaColor: Best-in-class technology, paired with advanced hardware and software power content with incredible dynamic range.

CinemaSound: Waves MaxxAudio® Pro boosts volume and clarifies every tone, so you experience studio-quality sound.

CinemaStream: Killer Wireless and SmartByte channels maximum bandwidth to your videos and music for a seamless, stutter-free experience.

“We pride ourselves on always bringing the latest innovation to consumers and iterating when new advancements are made available,” said Ray Wah, senior vice president and general manager, Dell Consumer and Small Business Product Group. “We couldn’t be more excited with the beautiful designs, cinematic experiences and enhanced performance our new consumer portfolio brings customers.”

Performance Innovation within the XPS Line - XPS 15 & XPS 15 2-in-1

Dell is making its flagship XPS 15 even more powerful with the latest 6-core 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti graphics. Wrapped in a refreshed platinum silver exterior with premium materials and finishes, Dell’s powerful XPS laptop also includes a stunning UltraSharp 4K Ultra HD InfinityEdge touch display with 100 percent Adobe RGB color for lifelike images for creation or entertainment. The smallest 15.6-inch performance laptop on the planet* is also one of the lightest, starting at four pounds*. 

The new XPS 15 equips users with sleekness, mobility and power. Added value standard extras include Windows Hello log-in with an optional fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, and ultimate connectivity with Thunderbolt™ 3 with four lanes of PCI Express and HDMI 2.0.

The new XPS 15 2-in-1, unveiled at CES 2018 and the recipient of more than 34 “Best of CES Awards,” is now available for purchase worldwide (beginning March 29, 2018). It is a high-performance 15-inch 2-in-1 with a stunning InfinityEdge 4K display in an impossibly slim 16 mm form, thanks to an extraordinary processor and graphics architecture, and unique thermal design.

 A best-in-class 4K display with vivid color delivers a stunning visual experience. The world’s smallest* and thinnest* 15-inch 2-in-1 is innovation at its finest. In addition to worldwide availability, Dell is also announcing a new brushed onyx color option for the new XPS 15 2-in-1 to complement the original silver option, that will become available in select countries starting May 2018 on both Dell.com and BestBuy.com, and in select Best Buy stores. 

* Based on Principled Technologies Report of February 2018, the smallest refers total surface area of the notebooks. Full report found here. 

*Smallest: Based on Principled Technologies Report commissioned by Dell, February 2017, the smallest refers total surface area of the notebooks. Full report found here: facts.pt/HdRPQf 

*Thinnest: Based on Principled Technologies Report commissioned by Dell, February 2017. Full report found here: facts.pt/HdRPQf 

*Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability. 

Everything You Need, All In One Device – Inspiron AIO Series & Inspiron Special Edition 

Dell Inspiron All-in-Ones (AIOs) are known for their exceptional value, simple setup and purposeful innovation. The new AIOs build off these principles with improved design and multiple performance levels to fit every consumer. Each new AIO introduces features of Dell Cinema for enhanced viewing and/or audio capabilities, Dell Mobile Connect software – enabling wireless integration between your Dell PC and smartphone – and new pop-up webcams that stay off until desired.

The Inspiron 22 and 24 3000 AIOs deliver the right features at an affordable price for basic computing and entertainment. They feature up to 7th Gen Intel Core processors, up to 16GB of storage*, DDR4 memory and optional NVIDA GeForce MX110 discrete graphics, combined with a stylish design. Available in both glossy black and white, the systems are equipped with a 21.5-inch or 23.8-inch FHD IPS wide-viewing angle monitor with a large edge-to-edge display, built-in stereo speakers featuring Dell CinemaSound, a keyboard and mouse, and CinemaStream. 

The new Inspiron 24 5000 AIO delivers powerful performance, rich feature opt ions and reliable connectivity optimized for multi-media entertainment . The AIO includes up to Intel 8th Gen Core processors, optional NVIDIA® GTX 1050 gaming quality graphics, and Intel Optane Memory. It features a 23.8-inch InfinityEdge IPS display with antiglare and FHD resolution, and up to 32GB DDR4 memory*. Conveniently log in with one look with Windows Hello and optional IR-camera, or use Cortana voice recognition. 

Lastly, the new Inspiron 27 7000 AIO introduces an enhanced AIO experience and powerful performance with up to Intel 8th Gen Core processors, an optional NVIDIA® GTX 1050 Graphics Card and a beautiful, sweeping, nearly-borderless 27-inch InfinityEdge display with up to 4K UHD resolution. The powerful machine provides support for next generation technologies such as video streaming and Windows Mixed Reality Ultra DDDR4 memory and a dual hard drive option, with up to 1TB HDD and 256GB PCle NVMe SSD*. 

Dell is also announcing a new version of the Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 with an abyss black finish and top of the line features, including Intel Core i7 processors, premium 4K UHD touch screen, higher capacity SSDs, 16GB of DDR4 memory*, NVIDIA MX130 discrete graphics and Dell Active Pen. The Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Special Edition is built for amazing performance and the Dell Cinema experience. 

*Hard Drive capacity varies with preloaded material and will be less.

*System memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.

Displays for Work and Play - S Family Monitors 

Dell’s new S Family Monitors are designed to upgrade your workspace in look and feel, for work and for play. The displays come in 23-, 24- and 27-inch variations with an edge-to-edge, virtually borderless display. Designed for a rich multimedia experience, CinemaSound delivers life-like sound, more dynamic music and a bigger cinematic experience powered by dual 5W speakers professionally tuned by award-winning Waves MaxxAudio®. ComfortView optimizes eye comfort for extended viewing for the next movie marathon and built-in dual HDMI connectivity ports allow seamless switching from watching videos to video conferencing without the hassle of rearranging cords. 

The Ultimate Support for Consumer PCs 

To help customers get the most out of their technology, Dell offers a complete suite of leading-edge support options, including its top tier offer – Premium Support Plus. Powered by Dell’s exclusive SupportAssist* technology, it is the first and only consumer service* to find issues proactively, predict problems before they start, remove viruses and optimize performance for consumer PCs. Premium Support Plus is available for all Dell XPS and Inspiron systems.

* SupportAssist automatically detects and proactively alerts Dell to: operating system issues, software upgrades, driver updates and patches, failures of hard drives, batteries, memory, internal cables, thermal sensors, heat sinks, fans, solid state drives and video cards. Not available on Linux, Windows RT, Windows 10S, Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition, Android, Ubuntu or Chrome based products. Predictive analysis failure detection includes hard drives, solid state drives, batteries and fans. 

Availability

Available now and shipping today:

Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 is available globally on Dell.com starting at $1,299.99, with the brushed onyx version available starting in May. It will also be available on BestBuy.com and at select Best Buy* stores.

Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1 Special Edition is available in the U.S. on Dell.com starting at $1,299.99. It will also be available on BestBuy.com and at select Best Buy stores.

Inspiron 22 and 24 3000 AIOs are available globally on Dell.com starting at $399.99.

Dell S Family Monitors are available globally on Dell.com starting at $209.99 (S2319H); $199.99 (S2319HN); $249.99 (S2419H); $239.99 (S2419HN); $329.99 (S2719H); and $ 319.99 (S2719HN).

*Retail services and prices may vary

Coming soon

The new XPS 15 will be available for pre-order on April 16 on Dell.com in the U.S. starting at $999.99.

Inspiron 27 7000 AIOs and Inspiron 24 5000 AIOs will be available in China on April 17 on Dell.com starting at $849.99 and $999.99, with worldwide availability the following weeks.

Samsung Galaxy S9 mini stops by Geekbench. Specifications.

Yesterday we posted about a mini version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 SM-8750 that the company is testing in China. Now it seems that the unit has been around in Geekbench for some testing.

We can see some of the specifications  of the mid-range mobile on the picture above:

Android 8.0 Oreo.

RAM 4GB

CPU Octa Core Qualcomm 1.84 GHz each core (SnapDragon 660)

Infinity Display

Samsung has to officialy confirm if the model SM-8750 belongs to a mini smartphone version of the GS9. Samsung last mini was the Galaxy S5.

Geekbench

Before related post:

Samsung Galaxy S9 mini SM-G8750 testing in China.

Samsung mid-range smartphones will sport Infinity Display

Samsung Galaxy S9 mini SM-G8750 testing in China.

Concept.

According to teckie girl from China @MMDDJ_ Samsung is testing a mini version of the Galaxy S9 model SM-G8750.

Specifications are not yet available.

Will the Galaxy S9 mini come to the West?

SM-G8750
GALAXY S9 mini ​​​
Testing in China.

— 萌萌的电教 (@MMDDJ_) March 31, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in-display fingerprint reader will work. Patent published.

Patent reveals Samsung's fingerprint scanner guides in action.

LetsGoDigital has reported on a patent, applied for by Samsung on 11 August 2017 and published , 29 March 2018, that shows how that in-screen fingerprint reader will work.

The issue that Samsung needs to solve is that an in-display fingerprint sensor is smaller than the size of your fingertip and harder to locate than a traditional fingerprint sensor.

So, when a you try to unlock the device, the reader needs to scan your fingerprint in sections and guide you as to where to place your finger next.

In Samsung's patent, this will be done by graphical guides prompting the phone user to swipe their fingertip so that it is properly scanned. 

The device will be able to tell which part of your finger has been registered, then use a so-called 'guide', to tell you which direction to swipe in, in order to register the rest of the fingerprint.

This could work in four directions, so, depending when you first place your finger, the device could ask you to swipe left, right, up, or down.

By adding a graphical indicator guide, the in-display fingerprint scanner is better able to recognise a fingerprint, making it more accurate and reducing annoying failed log-in attempts.

See above pictures.

Samsung Electronics filed a patent with WIPO for an 'apparatus and method for receiving fingerprint information through guide'. The patent describes the use of an in-display fingerprint sensor.

letsgodigital via t3