Samsung Exec Says Solid-State Batteries Will Hit Smartphones Before Electric Cars

According to a recent report, solid-state batteries are expected to replace lithium-ion batteries found in smartphones and similar products within the next few years.

The biggest advantage of batteries being made from solid instead of liquid electrolytes, is the much lower risk of catching fire and exploding. After the Galaxy Note 7 recall, battery safety has become a major concern among manufacturers.

A Samsung executive stated that the company will start manufacturing solid-state batteries in one to two years with the first application being for smartphones. However, this battery technology may not hit the electric vehicle market until 2025, due to the more strict safety regulations.

Could we see solid-state batteries in phones by 2018 or 2019? Honestly, if it’s mature enough to compete with conventional batteries in term of capacity, lifespan and charging speed, a release is possible. Luckily, Samsung isn’t the only company working on the new battery technology. There are a few others including LG, which will reportedly start producing them around the same time.

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Qualcomm Announces Under-Display Fingerprint Sensors With 2018 Release

Qualcomm has recently announced that it is working on a new fingerprint technology that can work beneath glass. The company made the announcement in Shanghai and expects the tech to reach devices by this time next year.

Reportedly, the sensors will not only be able to scan fingerprints, but are also said to be able to detect a person’s heartbeat. The scanners will be capable of working under displays, glass and even metal. Qualcomm is using “ultrasonic fingerprint detection” to see through these thin materials. There is one catch, right now it will only work with OLED displays, which means all LCD displays won’t be supported at first.

Smartphone manufacturers are racing to increase screen-to-body ratios and the use of these new sensors could certainly help. Vivo is using the tech in a modified Vivo XPlay 6. Although according to reports, the fingerprint scanning is a little slow on the prototype.

Qualcomm will reportedly offer test units to manufacturers and anticipates that phones featuring the new technology will hit shelves Summer, 2018.

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Nintendo Announces The Super NES Classic For $80 With 21 Games Included

Nintendo has just announced the next console they will be reviving. The Super NES Classic will allow players to easily play retro games on high-definition televisions, thanks to an HDMI connection.

The standalone mini console will feature 21 games, including Star Fox 2, the unreleased sequel to the original. Here is the full list:

• • Contra III: The Alien Wars™
  • Donkey Kong Country™
  • EarthBound™
  • Final Fantasy III
  • F-ZERO™
  • Kirby™ Super Star
  • Kirby’s Dream Course™
  • The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™
  • Mega Man® X
  • Secret of Mana
  • Star Fox™
  • Star Fox™ 2
  • Street Fighter® II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
  • Super Castlevania IV™
  • Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts®
  • Super Mario Kart™
  • Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars™
  • Super Mario World™
  • Super Metroid™
  • Super Punch-Out!! ™
  • Yoshi’s Island™

The Super NES Classic is Nintendo’s follow-up to the NES Classic, which was notoriously difficult to find due to limited stock. Fortunately a Nintendo spokesperson said, “We will produce significantly more units of Super NES Classic Edition than we did of NES Classic.”

The Super NES Classic Edition launches on September 29 with a retail price of $79.99, through Nintendo and Amazon.

The Android-Powered Nokia 6 Is Coming To The US As Amazon Exclusive

Good news Nokia fans, you will soon be able to buy one of the first Android-powered Nokia devices to hit the US market.

It is called the Nokia 6 and it sports a 5.5″ display, a Snapdragon 430 processor, 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM. It runs a stock version of Android which is great because it won’t have any bloatware or skins to slow down your experience.

The Nokia 6 will be fully supported on the T-Mobile network with only partial support from AT&T. Those on Verizon and Sprint should look elsewhere as this device doesn’t support CDMA networks.

The device will be available to purchase exclusively through Amazon for $229. The Nokia 6 will come in Black and Silver this July with more colors expected to be announced later this summer.

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Reportedly The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Will Be Revealed In September With $950 Price Tag

According the reports, Samsung is readying the reveal of the Galaxy Note 8 toward the beginning of September with a surprisingly high price tag of $950.

The Note 8 is expected to look nearly identical to the Galaxy S8 Plus with only a slight increase to a 6.3″ screen size. Samsung is reportedly including it’s signature S-Pen, a dual camera system and 6GB of RAM to further differentiate it from the S-line. Oddly enough, a leaked promotional poster shows the flash and fingerprint scanner between the dual camera.

According to the recent report, the company just might take the wraps off the upcoming Note during IFA in Berlin, which starts September 1. This hasn’t been confirmed yet, so there’s still a chance that they will reveal it in mid-August.

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The OnePlus 5 Specs Include 8GB Of RAM For $539

After numerous leaks and rumors, OnePlus has released its latest handset, the OnePlus 5.

The OnePlus 5 is a 5.5″ beast, powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Coupled with 6GB or 8GB options, the OnePlus 5 should be lightning fast.

OnePlus 5 specs

• Color: Midnight Black, Slate Gray
• Display: 5.5″ 1080p Full HD AMOLED
• Operating system: OxygenOS based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
• GPU: Adreno 540
• Rear camera: 16MP, f/1.7 + 20MP f/2.6
• Front camera: 16MP, f/2.0
• RAM: 6GB or 8GB
• Storage: 64GB or 128GB
• Battery: 3,300mAh

Perhaps the biggest change is the camera setup. The OnePlus 5 has a dual camera setup on the back, with a 16 MP sensor and a 20 MP telephoto lens. The camera design definitely takes after the iPhone 7 Plus and it isn’t a surprise that the camera shoots in similar quality with portrait mode.

The OnePlus 5 is an unlocked phone with dual SIM compatibility. The company is calling it a “true world phone,” with support for 34 networks across the globe.

The Slate Gray model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage will cost $479, while the Midnight Black model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB will sell for $539. That’s a bit higher than previous models, but still significantly less than its competitors.

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