Asus Zenfone 6 to come with Snapdragon 855 chipset, 35mm jack

Last week, Asus confirmed that it would launch the Zenfone 6 at an event likely to take place in Valencia, Spain on May 16. There were rumours that the phone would come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, and now the company has confirmed that the device will have Qualcomm’s flagship SoC under the hood. The Taiwanese tech giant also confirmed that the handset would also sport a 3.5mm jack.

In a tweet, Asus shared an image showing few features. Apart from the aforementioned ones, the phone will also come equipped with a smart key. The volume rocker and power button will be on right edge, and a triple SIM/microSD slot on the left edge. The phone will also have a notification LED, and is likely to have a notchless display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, according to an AnTuTu listing.

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Additionally, Asus shared some more details of the ZenFone 6 in the form of a code on Instagram. It seems that the phone will have a dual camera setup on the back with 48MP and 13MP sensors, and a 5,000 mAh battery -- a significant upgrade over the ZenFone 5Z. The first mention of the phone was during MWC when tech news platform Lowyat spotted an ad in a magazine that showed that the phone would launch in Valencia, Spain. The company has hinted that the unveiling could happen in Europe because it has given the launch time in Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Previously, Asus had shared an image on its official Instagram account showing a silhouette of a phone with no notch. This could mean that Asus may also jump on the pop-up selfie camera bandwagon. If true, the Zenfone 6 will be the first offering from the Taiwanese tech giant sporting this design. Further, the image also showed an earpiece suggesting that the phone will not use the display for sound - a technology that several OEMs are using to get a near-edge-to-edge display design.

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Oppo K3 to ship with Snapdragon 710, 63-inch AMOLED display and a 16MP pop-up camera: Report

Oppo introduced its K-series in India with the Oppo K1 smartphone, which is the cheapest handset with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Now, the company is reportedly planning to skip the Oppo K2 and directly launch the Oppo K3. While the smartphone is yet to be officially announced, the tipster @Sudhanshu414 has leaked its key specs. As per the leak, the Oppo K1 might come equipped with a motorised pop-up front camera akin to the one we’ve seen on the Oppo Reno. Additionally, it is said to come equipped with a new generation of the optical in-display fingerprint sensors. 

Oppo K1 is said to be launched running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, coupled with 128GB of storage and options of selecting between 6GB and 8GB RAM. The Oppo K1 could feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080p resolution and might be backed by a 3,700mAh battery that supports 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging. The dual cameras on the phone’s back are said to feature 16MP + 2MP sensors and a 16MP sensor might be housed in the pop-up camera module. It is touted to get a Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack as well. 

Leaked specifications of the Oppo K1 hint at an upper mid-range smartphone. The device could go up against the likes of Realme 3 Pro, Nokia 8.1 and the Oppo R17 Pro, which are also powered by the same processor. However, the Realme 3 Pro starts at Rs 13,999, while the rest of the mentioned devices fall in the upper-mid range category as the Nokia 8.1 starts at Rs 26,999 and the Oppo R17 Pro is priced at Rs 39,990. Do note that the details of the Oppo K1 don’t come from an official source and should be taken with a pinch of salt. 

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Blue Origin announces Blue Moon lunar lander, promises Americans on Moon by 2024

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was thrilled to announce his new vision for continued space exploration yesterday in Washington DC. He announced that Blue Origin, the private space agency he founded in 2000, was currently working on a large lunar lander called Blue Moon. He also announced Blue Origin’s new plan to put Americans on the Moon by 2024 using Blue Moon. To achieve this, Blue Moon will be equipped with the space agency’s latest BE-7 engine.

According to a news release sent out by Blue Origin, Blue Moon is a “large lunar lander capable of delivering multiple metric tons of payload to the lunar surface based on configuration and mission.” The cargo variant, which was revealed yesterday at the announcement, is capable of carrying 3.6 metric tonnes of cargo to the Moon’s surface. Blue Origin has also designed a variant that can take up to 6.5 metric tonnes of cargo to the Moon with a human-rated ascent stage.

BE-7 is the American space agency’s latest addition in the family of Blue Origin engines. “The BE-7’s 40 kN (10,000 lbf) thrust is designed for large lunar payload transport. The engine’s propellants are a highly-efficient combination of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. The BE-7 will have its first hotfire this summer. The engine will be available for sale to other companies for use in in-space and lander applications,” writes Blue Origin.

Blue Origin has also founded a non-profit club called Club For the Future. The club is dedicated to inspiring and engaging the next generation of space entrepreneurs and fans with the aim of continued living and working in space. “The Club will bring together K-12 students, educators and leaders for campaigns and initiatives utilizing Blue Origin’s unique access to space.” Only time will tell whether Blue Origin follows through with its plan to put Americans on the Moon by 2024.

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PUBG Mobile Gets a Baahubali-Inspired 'Great Indian Warrior' Outfit, Now Available With Limited Time Discount

PUBG Mobile is offering players a Baahubali-inspired character costume, which is now available to purchase with a limited time discount.

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PUBG Mobile Pulled by Tencent From China as Regulatory Approval Proves Elusive

Tencent said in November 2017 it would bring the gory game to China, and gave it a socialist makeover to meet stringent government rules.

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Apex Legends Coming to Mobile Platforms, EA Says

EA said it was in advanced talks to bring its Apex Legends to China and launch a mobile version.

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OnePlus 7 Pro specs leaked in entirety ahead of May 14 launch

While the OnePlus 7 series of handsets will be officially announced on May 14, details about the upcoming phones keep leaking out. After numerous renders, reports and leaks that revealed some specs of the phone bit by bit, the full spec sheet of the OnePlus 7 Pro has now surfaced online. The information reveals what the phone might have to offer, down to its dimensions. The latest report comes via renown tipster, Roland Quandt who has also tweeted out the phone's alleged German pricing.

OnePlus 7 Pro leaked specifications

The listing tips at a 6.67-inch ‘Fluid’ AMOLED display on the phone with a 1440x3120 pixel resolution. It’s display is said to feature 90Hz max refresh rate and 516ppi pixel density. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and is running on OxygenOS, on top of Android 9 Pie. It is said to come in three variants, one with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, another with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and the top most version with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. In line with the latest rumours, the phone’s storage is said to be UFS 3.0 Nand flash but there’s apparently no microSD card storage support. 

Coming to optics, the OnePlus 7 Pro is confirmed to feature triple rear cameras. The listing tips at a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.6 aperture, and OIS support. There's The secondary 16MP wide-angle sensor is said to be paired with a f/2.2 aperture to deliver 117 degrees FOV, and a tertiary 8MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom and 78mm focal length could also be present. The main camera is touted to support Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), along with Laser AF and Continuous AF. The phone’s main camera should be capable of recording 4K video at 30fps/60fps, 1080p videos at 30fps/60fps, 720p videos at 30fps, and super slow motion 1080p and 720p videos at 240fps and 480fps respectively.

On the front is a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, EIS, and 1080p, 720p video recording support at 30fps. The handset might come equipped with stereo speakers and might be backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30 (5V/6A). While Quandt is a fairly reliable source, we suggest you exercise some skepticism since very few details about the OnePlus 7 Pro are official..

OnePlus 7 Pro leaked pricing

If Quandt’s report is to be believed, OnePlus 7 Pro might turn out to be more expensive than one might expect. The company is said to charge EUR 699 (Rs 54,700 approx) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option and EUR 749 (Rs 58,600 approx) for its 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The top-most 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option could cost, wait for it, EUR 819 (Rs 64,100 approx).

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