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Not that it comes as a huge surprise, but allegedly the first phones with the freshly-announced  Snapdragon 835  will be Samsung's  Galaxy S8  and the  Xiaomi Mi 6 , according to Keving Wong, the CEO of research shop IHS for China. Qualcomm announced that the powerful 10nm chipset is already sampling with customers, and it will apparently be  produced in Samsung's foundries  with engineering input from the world's largest phone maker.  Alleged Xiaomi Mi 6 prototype Furthermore, Kevin Wong discloses that both the Galaxy S8 and Mi 6 are expected to be released in March, which, coincidentally, is right after Samsung is tipped to unveil its spring flagship before the MWC expo starts.  The S8 may come powered by both a homemade Exynos chipset, and a Snapdragon 835 for the US versions, that is why Samsung might have wanted to have a final say over its production and power optimization details. source:  Kevin Wong  (Weibo) via  Raya

The  Lenovo Moto M  launched slightly over two weeks ago in China with the XT1662 model number. Today, the phone has turned up in the UAE with a model number of XT1664. This variant features a stock version of Android, and Lenovo tell us that the unlocked phone will work with most U.S. carriers including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint. One big difference between the two Moto M units is found under the hood. Instead of the MediaTek Helio P15 SoC that powers the model unveiled in China, the handset announced today happens to have the Snapdragon 617 chipset under the hood. That means that the device has an octa-core 1.5GHz CPU inside, along with the Adreno 405 GPU.  The XT1664 offers a model with 3GB of RAM/32GB of internal storage, along with one sporting the 4GB of RAM/64GB of internal storage found on the XT1662. A 128 capacity microSD slot is available for those seeking additional storage. A hybrid dual nano SIM tray includes one tray that doubles as the microS

Japan Display is among the leaders in LCD screen production for small and medium devices. The company was created in 2012 by combining the display departments of Sony, Hitachi and Toshiba, so it's only natural for it to achieve some pretty good results. Earlier this week, Japan Display announced it's working on a display, specifically-designed for better VR experience. The display measures at 3.42 inches and has pixel density of 651 ppi. Japan Display has looked into increasing the pixel density, in order to avoid visible lines between the individual pixels. Judging by the images provided by the manufacturer, it's done a pretty good job, but there's still some room for improvement. Better pixel density results in less visible pixels. Another problem with current mobile VR solutions is motion blur, due to the low refresh rate and response time. Japan Display managed to address that and raised the refresh rate to 90 Hz, as opposed to the stand

The Oppo A57 has been launched this morning in China. The phone features a 5.2-inch LCD screen with 2.5D curved glass and a 720 x 1280 resolution. Driving the phone is the Snapdragon 435 chipset carrying an octa-core 1.4 GHz CPU, and the Adreno 505 GPU. 3GB of RAM is inside along with 32GB of internal storage. A 128GB capacity microSD slot is available for those seeking additional storage. The model supports Dual SIM capabilities and features a 16MP rear-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture and PDAF laser focus. Selfie lovers will be happy to hear about the 13MP front-facing snapper that can also be used for video chats. A 2900mAh battery keeps the lights on, and ColorOS 3.0 runs on top of Android 6.0. The Oppo A57 measures 7.65mm thick, and weighs 147 grams. It is available in Gold and Rose Gold and will be offered for sale starting on December 12th. The phone is priced at the equivalent of $231 USD. A global rollout is expected with details coming at a later date.

It's officially Black Friday, and while there have been plenty of savings up for grabs since the beginning of the month, even more are now upon us with the official shopping day finally here. Smartphones are easily one of the most popular product categories for a lot of shoppers this time of year, and if you're in the market for one under $100, Amazon's latest deal on the LG Stylo 2 just might be for you. The LG Stylo 2 may not be the most exciting phone around, but for the price that Amazon is asking right now, it sure does make for a great deal. The Stylo 2 boasts a massive 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 HD, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor keeps light, everyday tasks snappy and smooth. The camera package consists of a 13MP camera on the back and an 8MP selfie shooter, and a large 3000 mAh battery should prove for more than enough juice. However, perhaps the most unique aspect about the phone is its included stylus. The stylus