New Samsung Patents for Galaxy Display - Under-screen Fingerprint Sensor, Fully Curved Edges

It's definitely no secret that Samsung has been working on an under-screen fingerprint sensor for some time now, from its original rumors in early 2017 that set to be released on the S8, then later on the Note 8 device. But time has run out. Don't worry, new hopes awakens.

Recently, Samsung has been granted a patent by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which details the multiple layers within the phone display, featuring the fingerprint sensor and three pressure sensors. As the images suggest, the scanner can be used on any part of the phone's screen for a variety of security measures.

Also found in the patents from the WIPO, it shows a 180-degree curved display on the edges that go all the way to the back. Offering a "completely new user experience" and an "improved grip".

Links:

xda-developers.com: Samsung Granted Patent for Under-screen fingerprint Sensor

xda-developers.com: New Samsung Patent Shows a Fully Curved Galaxy Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S9 Leak - new design, new processor, headphone jack to keep

Just as Apple's iPhone X hit the market and into the consumers' hands, the design of the next flagship Samsung phone, Galaxy S9, has been leaked. The Chinese leaker, Ice universe, tweeted the massive resigned Galaxy S9. Ice universe was also the leak of the Note 8 with a 100% precision. In the picture, it seems like the Galaxy S9 will have a similar look in the front as the S8, which is not a bad thing at all since it already looks much sexier than opponents. In the back of the phone, it will sport a dual camera setup with an easier to reach fingerprint sensor.

Comparing to the iPhone X, not only the fingerprint sensor isn't getting removed, but also the 3.5mm headphone. But sadly, the Galaxy S9 isn't expecting to have a fingerprint sensor integrated into the display. Other leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S9 will be the first phone with a Qualcomm  Snapdragon 845 processor; just like the S8, Samsung has a period of exclusivity as they already purchased every bulk of 845 processors. Only time will tell in early next year, this is only a leak.

Read more: 

Forbes - https://goo.gl/VyaaN3

Lenovo Retro 25th Anniversary IBM ThinkPad Laptop Leaked

Looks like Lenovo is set to release a 25th-year anniversary IBM laptop with a retro classic look that we are all very familiar with. Although Lenovo bought IBM's ThinkPad division some years ago after their years of collaboration, the ThinkPad series is still one of the most, if not the most, popular laptop series in the market. This special edition is going to be called ThinkPad 25, and it is set to release in the next month. Details of the specification, design, and photos have been leaked.
(Complete spec sheet below)

With a similar T470 shape, this laptop has a 14inch 1080p IPS display and a beefy Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of RAM. Also paired with a NVIDIA GTX 940mx graphics, slightly graphic intensive operations are going to destroy the competition. The beloved iconic keyboard is back. It sports a traditional TrackPoint from ThinkPad and a blue ThinkVantage "Enter" button. The good old layout is back too, and it looks like it's going to have the award-winning keys for its incredible comfort.

Other details such as the volume controls and power button are where they are supposed to be; as well as the fingerprint sensor, although it has upgraded, is still at the old position. IBM doesn't own any part of ThinkPad anymore, therefore their logo can't be on the bottom right corner, but the ThinkPad logo is going to be colorful. Other perks include a removable battery, Windows Hello, and LTE support.


Specs:

• Name - Lenovo ThinkPad 25
• Processor (CPU) - Intel Core i7
• Memory (RAM) - 16GB
• Storge - 512GB SSD
• Display - 14inch 1080P IPS
• Graphics (GPU) - NVIDIA GTX 940MX

Ports:

• 3 x USB 3
• 1 x USB Type-C
• SD card reader
• HDMI
• Ethernet 

More photos:

Originally leaked by WinFuture: http://winfuture.de/news,99749.html

Samsung Galaxy X - Foldable Tablet Received Bluetooth Certification

The long rumored Samsung's foldable tablet, the Galaxy X, has reportedly received certification from Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG), the not-for-profit corporation oversees the development and licensing of Bluetooth technology.

Apparently, Galaxy X has the model number SM-G88N0, which strangely doesn't match any of the devices on Samsung's current portfolio or any of the upcoming products either. Earlier, this device has seen passed Wi-Fi certification by running Android 6.0.1 at the time. I hope it has at least Android Nougat by now.

As of this moment, the Samsung Galaxy X has certifications for Bluetooth 4.2 (unclear whether it will have support for Bluetooth 5.0) and Wi-Fi. But, we still have to wait for a while unstill Galaxy X hits the mainstream market.

Lenovo has showcased its foldable tablet concept multiple times but never talked about bringing it to market.

Samsung Patent Shows Smartwatch with Camera in the Center of Display

Last November, Samsung filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a smartwatch with camera in its center. In this published yet only recently picked-up patent, it appears that the watch's camera would be built directly into its display and features an optical zoom.

Similarly to the quick access apps on Samsung's Edge panel, the smartwatch makes use of a wristband display with controls to open things like Settings, Gallery, Email, Music, and Alarms. Bizarre ideas, but with Samsung's release of its foldable display technology in the near future, this wristband could definitely be seen. However, as always, patients aren't proof of actual product development. And this type of design has no guarantee that will reach commercial availability. 

Nokia To-be-released Flagship Smartphone in 2017 - Nokia 9 Leaks

In recent leaks, some of the important specifications for the long rumored Nokia 9 smartphone have been surfaced. It appears that Nokia's flagship smartphone is already in the works, and it is set to launch sometime later this year.

The device reportedly going to be a part of the second batch of devices the company plans to launch. In the leak, Nokia 9 will have a 5.3-inch QHD display, along with 530 nits measured brightness. Much like Samsung's Galaxy S8, Nokia 9 will apparently have the Always-On Display feature as well as Snapdragon 835 processor chip from Qualcomm. Lastly, it is expected to have 4GB of RAM memory and 64GB of storage.

For the camera, the Nokia 9 is expected to have a 13 Megapixel dual-camera set up on the back and a similar camera on the front. Laser auto-focus is also expected as well. Moving on to the software, the Nokia 9, like other recent Nokia devices, should run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with a custom launcher on top of it.

The Nokia 9 is expected to be priced around $700 and will support Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0.

Newly Leaked AMD Ryzen Full Lineup - Prices, Specs, and Clock Speeds

All of the next generation of desktop processors from AMD have been leaked, along with their pricing, specification, and comparison with Intel's CPU. The Zen micro-architecture would be the most powerful and efficient ever created by the company. Yesterday, a benchmark showed AMD's 8 core, 16 thread $389 Ryzen 7 1700X competing favorably with Intel's $1099 Broadwell-E i7 6900k.

The original list from the leak is an internal product list from a Chinese retailer. Several retailers already released prices for Ryzen 7 1800X and 1700X and 1700 due to pre-orders. But today,we have the full list of base and turbo clock speeds of the chips and the price comparison with Intel's lineup.

*Disclaimer: The accuracy of the leaked lists may vary

Here is the full list:

Here is the original leaked list and translations:
*CPU starts with R7, R5, R3 are AMD Ryzen
*CPU starts with I7, I5, I3 are Intel chips

R7 with 8 cores, 16 threads are the high-end AMD Ryzens starting at $320

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R5 with either 6 cores 12 threads, or 4 cores 8 threads are the mid-range starting at $229 or $175

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R3 with 4 cores 4 threads are the low-range starting at $129

For more information, check out these articles:

• Forbes: AMD Ryzen Biggest Leak Yet: Amazing Benchmarks And Prices Starting At Just $129
• WCCFtech: AMD Ryzen Full Lineup Prices, Specs & Clock Speeds Leaked - 8 Cores Starting At $319, 6 Cores At $229 & 4 Cores At $129
• TweakTown: AMD Ryzen leaks: R7 1800X costs $499, line up is STRONG