Latest rumored Xiaomi Mi4 specs appear on website

Latest rumored Xiaomi Mi4 specs appear on website

Earlier today, we cleared up one question involving the Xiaomi Mi4. A company VP admitted that the back of the phone is not really metal, despite the fact that it looks very much like it is. But there were also some other questions involving the screen size of the device, and some other specs. Thanks to a website that lists the Xiaomi Mi4 as coming soon, we have what appears to be the most recently rumored specs for the flagship phone, set to be unveiled on Tuesday.

The price on the site says $499, but we will write that off as a placeholder for now. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Mi4 is expected to offer a 5.5 inch screen with 1440 x 2560 QHD resolution. That works out to a pixel density of 538ppi. Driving the handset is allegedly a quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 805 CPU with the Adreno 420 GPU. Inside, 3GB of RAM is expected, with 32GB of native storage. The 16MP rear camera is said to be equipped with OIS, and a 3050mAh battery should allow for all day use before a charge is needed. Android 4.4 is supposedly pre-installed with MIUI volume 6 along for the ride.

There still remains some contradictions, with other rumors calling for 16GB of native storage, and a 13MP rear snapper with an aperture of f/2.2. All of this speculation will end tomorrow, so check in often on Tuesday as Xiaomi takes the wrapping off of the Mi4. Although we don't expect it to happen, wouldn't it be something if Xiaomi tried a Hunger Marketing online sale for the device, immediately after introducing the phone?

The Xiaomi Mi4 is being unveiled on Tuesday

Apple Places Massive Order of 80 Million Large-Screen iPhone Units: Report

Apple Places Massive Order of 80 Million Large-Screen iPhone Units: Report

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Apple Places Massive Order of 80 Million Large-Screen iPhone Units:

Apple Inc has asked suppliers to manufacture between 70 million and 80 million of its two forthcoming large-screen iPhones by the end of the year, its largest initial production run of iPhones, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Its forecast for the iPhones with 4.7-inch (11.9-cm) and 5.5-inch (14-cm) displays is much larger than the initial order last year of between 50 million and 60 million for iPhone 5s and 5c models, the people told the Journal.

Foxconn and Pegatron Corp plan to start mass producing the 4.7-inch iPhone model next month, and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, whose parent is Foxconn, will begin making the 5.5-inch version exclusively in September, the people said.

Both iPhone 6 screens will be larger than the 4.0-inch (10.2-cm) panels on Apple's existing iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models.

The new phone models are also expected to feature metal cases similar to the iPhone 5s and likely come in multiple colors, the people said.

Both iPhone 6 screens are expected to use in-cell touch panel technology, built into the screen and allowing for thinner construction than with standard touch panel films, that was introduced with the iPhone 5, sources told Reuters in March.

There could be difficulties with in-cell production technology for the larger 5.5-inch size, one of the sources told Reuters then.

To factor in the possibility of a higher failure rate for displays, Apple has asked component makers to be prepared to make up to 120 million iPhones, the people told the Journal on Monday.

Alleged image and specs of the second generation Motorola Moto G leak out

Spanish website Mellando no Android claims to have an insider scoop on the upcoming Moto G refresh, or the second generation Moto G, as the folks behind the publication refer to it.

As you can see for yourselves, if legit, the Moto G refresh is due for a design language convergence with the Moto E, and will tout similar, front-facing speaker and earpiece, though that second one is considerably wider in comparison. Specs have also been provided, however, if true, those would mean that the second generation Moto G will fail to differentiate itself in a big way from its predecessor. Said otherwise, the specs that the folks behind the leak claim to be able to confirm are literally identical to the ones already found on the existing Moto G (exception: better camera) -- a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with an Adreno 305 GPU, a 720p resolution screen, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and support for two SIM cards.

As always, folks, keep in mind that this information cannot be confirmed at this point, and it could be that things change by the time the new Moto G hits the streets. That said, we'll continue keeping tabs on Motorola

At 5mm, the thinnest smartphone ever is on the way

At 5mm, the thinnest smartphone ever is on the way

The Gionee GN9005 could end up being the thinnest smartphone to date. At 5mm thin (.2 inches), turn the device sideways and it disappears. Alright, not really, but it is an extremely thin profile and a nice bit of engineering. To put this in perspective, the Apple iPhone 5s, hardly a fatty, is 7.6mm thin. The Samsung Galaxy S5 is 8.1mm thick.

The Gionee GN9005 features a 4.8 inch AMOLED display with resolution of 720 x 1280. A quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU is under the hood with 1GB of RAM inside. There is 16GB of native storage on board. Back and front-facing cameras weigh in at 8MP and 5MP respectively, and a 2050mAh battery powers up the device. Android 4.3 is pre-installed, out of the box.

The phone has been certified by China's version of the FCC, TENNA, and appears headed for China Mobile. That explains the TD-LTE connectivity on the handset. No word yet on pricing, but with the TENNA certification behind it, the phone could be released sooner rather than later.

Gameloft releases an official, eye-watering trailer for Modern Combat 5: Blackout

Gameloft releases an official, eye-watering trailer for Modern Combat 5: Blackout

The upcoming fifth installment of Gameloft's mobile FPS game series, Modern Combat 5: Blackout, is due out this Thursday, July 24. The developer already released a video preview of the game at this year's E3, which showcased the jaw-dropping graphics of the much-anticipated game. Probably in order to soothe the crowd of eager fans (or probably to boost their impatience), Gameloft released an official trailer for the action-packed game, which reveals more about the gameplay and the spectacular, console-grade visuals of Modern Combat 5: Blackout.

Just like in the previous Modern Combat games, the latest one will take you on an military-centric trip around the globe, such as Venice, Italy, and Tokyo, Japan. Sightseeing won't be present in its purest form, however – you'll be involved in tense urban battles against a terrorist organization, which got hold of some weapons of mass destruction. Modern Combat 5: Blackout will put your reflexes and first-person-shooter skills to the test.

According to Gameloft, the game will initially land on iOS and Android, while its Windows Phone will be released shortly after. The game will cost $6.99 and won't come with any in-app purchases. Modern Combat 5: Blackout will come with multiplayer, but unfortunately, it won't be a cross-platform one, meaning that if you have an iPhone, you won't be able to play against Android and WP gamers. Hopefully, that won't be a dealbreaker for you.

Without further ado, scroll down and check out the arresting trailer of what has the potential to be an even more spectacular game down below.

PS4 still tops June sales despite Xbox One comeback

Remains best-selling US console for six month straight, according to NPD figures


Despite Microsoft Xbox One sales ‘doubling’ since the company began selling cheaper bundles without Kinect, Sony’s PS4 is still leading the console race.

Figures provided by the NPD Group reveal that the PS4 was the top-selling home console of June, a title that the console has now held for six months.

Senior Vice President of PlayStation brand marketing, Guy Longworth, responded via Twitter about the NPD figures: “Just trying to bring best games to our fans.”

Longworth also responded to questions from Twitter users, revealing that the PS4 was also number one for next-gen software sales claiming two of the top three titles.

He also stated that PlayStation led home console hardware sales in June, with PS4 and PS3 numbers combined.

However the underdog that is the Nintendo Wii U has also come out strong in June sales following the release of Mario Kart 8.

Nintendo revealed that sales of the console in June went up by 48 per cent year on year with software sales rising at even greater margins.

The Nintendo 3DS also had a good month in June with its hardware sales up by more than 55 per cent over May.

Microsoft is probably regretting its pre-emptive Xbox One sales boast right about now as it seems the PS4 isn’t going to move from the number one spot any time soon. 

iPhone 6 sapphire screen fails sandpaper test in new vid

The defeated display may not be pure sapphire after all


It appears the iPhone 6 sapphire display isn’t entirely scratchproof after all.

After previously going all out on the screen with a knife and keys doing no harm, YouTube tech blogger Marques Brownlee has released a new video testing it against sandpaper.

In comparison to the normal Gorilla Glass found on the iPhone 5s, the iPhone 6 sapphire display came out better although it did clearly leave some damage.

In the video Brownlee concludes that the iPhone 6 display therefore cannot be entirely made of sapphire, otherwise the sandpaper wouldn’t have scratched it at all.

Pure sapphire is rated higher (9/10) on the Mohl scale of hardness than sandpaper (7/10), and should not be able to mark it.

The interesting thing is the Touch ID sensor on the iPhone 5S was left completely undamaged meaning it must be a purer form of sapphire than the iPhone 6 4.7-inch screen.

Chances are the iPhone 6 screen is a combination of materials, mixing sapphire and a plastic component to give it its flexible and bendy qualities.

Later in the video comedian Joe Rogan shows how the sapphire display wasn’t built to withstand medieval weaponry either, pitting it against a bow and arrow.

Check out the iPhone 6 sandpaper test in the YouTube video below.