Motorola Moto G5 and G5 Plus images and specs leaked, coming soon!

Images purported to be of the Motorola Moto G5 and G5 Plus have leaked online. The leak comes in the form of what looks like a screenshot that focuses on the front of the smartphones.

The leak also reveals some of the key specs of the devices - both are powered by octa-core processors, sport 5.5-inch full HD displays, feature 5MP front camera, and come with turbo charging feature.

The areas of difference include main camera (13MP for the G5 and 16MP for the G5 Plus) and storage options (16GB for the G5 and 16/32GB for the Plus variant). Fingerprint sensor is only there on the G5 Plus.

The launch date for both phones is said to be March 8, although which market will get them first wasn't revealed. Needless to say, none of this has been officially confirmed, so take it with a healthy dose of salt.

Google said to be "closely" involved with new Nokia phones

Yesterday, Nokia officially handed the keys to its brand to upcoming phone maker HMD, which already has plans for Android-powered phones and tablets. We looked through the leaders of the new company and it turned out that many of them had long stints at Nokia.

If that isn’t enough to ease your worries that we’ll be disappointed once New Nokia phones launch try this on for size - Google had plenty of input for the new devices. Seeing how warmly the Pixels were accepted raises hopes of a return to form for Nokia handsets.

Details on what was said are private, but it’s clear that HMD’s ambitions are world-spanning. "We are not going to skip any markets in the long term," says President Folrian Seiche. "We want to be one of the key competitive players in the smartphone business," says CEO CEO Arto Nummela.

"We will be extremely true to the Nokia brand," Nummela claims. "The Nokia brand is known for simplicity, ease of use, reliability and quality. These are the elements that we will deliver together with amazing industrial design."

So, what can we expect? “Simplicity” and “Ease of use” suggest we won’t see any heavy meddling with Android like MIUI and company pull off. And (thankfully) the Windows-ified mess of the Nokia X phones is behind us. Perhaps some light modifications over AOSP like using Nokia’s Z Launcher and (given the alleged level of Google involvement) prominent presence of Google Apps (Assistant, Photos, Allo + Duo, etc.).

Galaxy S8 might have of 6GB of RAM, 256GB of storage

With the Note7’s discontinuation, Samsung will be on everyone’s watch with high expectations of the company’s next flagship device: the Samsung Galaxy S8. And although we haven’t seen any leaks of the hardware, the rumor mill has been churning out lots of news with no signs of slowing down any time soon.

Some new rumors deciphered by TechTastic on Weibo suggest that the Galaxy S8 will feature a 256GB storage option. And it’s not yet known if this is intended to be a standard size or larger storage option. The S8 is also rumored to come with 6GB of RAM, a good decision considering even the Galaxy S7 suffered from TouchWiz jank every now and then.

If we recall, the Galaxy Note7 was expected to come out with 6GB of RAM as well, so when the company announced that it would have the same internals as the Galaxy S7 from earlier in the year, some were surprised.

So now we expect the Galaxy S8 to have a slick design and improved camera as mentioned by Samsung, an optical fingerprint scanner embedded under the screen, a dual camera setup on the larger model, a pressure sensitive display which is said to replace the capacitive keys and physical home button altogether, as well as an iris scanner.

If Samsung can figure out all of the above and keep it priced like the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge were, Samsung’s offerings could be unstoppable. Oh, and improved quality control goes without saying, Samsung cannot afford another Note7 fiasco.

Samsung releases third Android 7.0 beta for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

Samsung has released the third Android 7.0 Nougat beta for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the UK in as many weeks.

The latest build brings improvements to the notification shade. You can now choose the grid layout for the toggles and also choose to have the brightness slider at the top of the toggles. The update also gets rid of the Edge feeds feature. Other than that, there are a bunch of minor improvements and bug fixes but the update also has some issues of its own, such as the slow lighting of the screen when you wake up the phone and intermittent Wi-Fi disconnections.

The update can be downloaded as an OTA if you're running the previous builds of the beta build.

Final Android 7.1 Developer Preview is now going out, Nexus 9 is getting it too

Today Google is releasing the second (and last) Developer Preview build for Android 7.1. The first one went out last month to the Huawei Nexus 6P, LG Nexus 5X, and the Pixel C. This time around, the HTC Nexus 9 is joining those three devices in receiving the beta software.

The factory images are already up for grabs from Google's special website, if you know how to deal with those. If not, the easy way is to join the Android Beta Program and then just wait for an over-the-air update to this preview build. That should arrive within a week. The build number is NPF26F for all devices except the Pixel C, which has NPF26H.

 

This is Android 7.1.1 Nougat we're talking about here, and the final release of this version will be out in December. It will make its way to Google's Pixel and Pixel XL, but also to "the full lineup of supported devices", which according to the company's initial report in October includes the Pixel C, Nexus 5X, 6P, 6, 9, Nexus Player, and certain Android One handsets.

Android 7.1.1 isn't going to come with huge updates, as its versioning strongly implies (and also the fact that it's still called Nougat). It does bring with it support for image keyboards, circular launcher icons, enhanced wallpaper metadata, some new APIs for calling apps, and app shortcuts (which give you options when you long-press on an app in your launcher).

Android 2.3 Gingerbread to be barred from new Play Services versions

Goodnight room. Goodnight moon. Goodnight Gingerbread. Google announced that Play Services 10.0.x will be the final release to support the outdated version of Android, dating back to February 2011.

According to the latest numbers, 1.3% of all Androids still run Gingerbread. The next version of Play Services (v10.2, coming in early 2017) will require Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich as minimum (this also means that Honeycomb is getting the ax, but few devices ever ran that tablet-focused Android version).

This should have a minimal impact on the what apps are available for such old devices, they will just be cut off from new features added to the Play Services. Devs can continue to make Gingerbread apps… not that there’s much reason to do so.

 

Anyway, Google says that deprecating these old APIs will help it “provide a more robust collection of tools for Android developers with greater speed.” And that’s good for 99% of Android users. By the way, Ice Cream Sandwich (launched the same year as Gingerbread) also has a 1.3% share, we wonder how long it will be before it gets cut too.

OnePlus 3T is official with Snapdragon 821 and 3,400 mAh battery, starts at $439

After a week-long teaser campaign and many prior leaks and rumors about it, the OnePlus 3T has finally been made official by the Chinese company today. It looks exactly like the OnePlus 3 (having the same dimensions even), but there's a new color option called "Gunmetal".

On the inside a few things have changed, however. First off, as rumored ad nauseam the 3T is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821, replacing the SD820 in the older OnePlus handset. The OnePlus 3T has two storage capacity versions, 64 and 128GB respectively, both of the UFS 2.0 kind.

The new phone's rear camera has remained unchanged from the OnePlus 3, with only a sapphire crystal cover added for improved scratch protection. On the other hand, the selfie snapper has received a huge boost in resolution - whereas the OnePlus 3 has an 8 MP Sony sensor, the 3T comes with a 16 MP Samsung-made snapper. The aperture remains the same f/2.0, while pixel size has shrunk from 1.4 nm to 1.0 nm. The exact sensor used is the Samsung 3P8SP, and the selfie cam has phase detection autofocus and support for capturing 1080p video at 30fps.

Finally, the last improved spec might prove to be the most important one for many people - we're talking about the battery capacity. The OnePlus 3T has a 3,400 mAh cell, 400 mAh more than the OnePlus 3. That should obviously ensure better overall battery life. The 20W OnePlus Dash Charge is still supported, and this should translate into very fast charging times. The 3T still runs Android Marshmallow, despite some rumors claiming it would launch with Nougat on board.

The OnePlus 3 was initially available in silver, then a "Soft Gold" version was launched. The OnePlus 3T will be out in "Gunmetal" and "Soft Gold" on November 22 in North America and November 28 in other territories, purchasable as usual directly from the OnePlus online store. It will start at $439 (with 64GB of storage), which is $40 more than the OnePlus 3. The 128GB variant will go for $479. In the EU the prices will be €439 and €479, respectively.

ASUS launches ZenFone 3 Max in India

ASUS has launched the new ZenFone 3 Max in India. The phone is being launched in two variants with a 5.2-inch display and 5.5-inch display.

The 5.5-inch model has a 1080p display with Snapdragon 430, 3GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage, 16 megapixel, f2.0 rear camera with laser and phase detection autofocus, 8 megapixel f2.2 front camera, dual SIM support, fingerprint sensor, and 4100mAh battery that can also charge other devices using the bundled OTG cable.

The 5.2-inch model has a 1080p display with MediaTek MT6737T, 3GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera, dual SIM support, fingerprint sensor, and a 4100mAh battery that can also be used to charge other devices.

The 5.2.inch ZenFone 3 Max is priced at INR 12,999 ($195) and the 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 Max is priced at INR 17,999 ($270).

New OnePlus X update brings November security patch

OnePlus has started pushing out a new update to its OnePlus X smartphone. The update - which arrives as OxygenOS 3.1.4 - brings along several changes, including the Android security fixes for the month of November.

In addition, the update - which is being rolled out incrementally - also includes fix for launcher-related crashes and features auto-brightness optimization. System stability has also been improved, and some general bug fixes are included as well.

OnePlus 3T will be announced on November 15

 

After many weeks of rumors, OnePlus has finally (sort of) confirmed that it's working on a new smartphone, which will be an enhanced version of the already available OnePlus 3. The OnePlus 3T will be announced on November 15, which is exactly one week from now.

The Chinese company has also confirmed the use of the Snapdragon 821 chipset in the device, less than 24 hours after Qualcomm did the same. OnePlus hasn't openly said that it's going to launch the 3T on November 15.

We Assume that can't be anything other than a not-so-subtle hint. The OnePlus 3T will be outed at 1 PM EST, according to the company. No other official details have been posted until now, but we expect the following week to be filled with teasers from OnePlus.

According to past rumors, the OnePlus 3T will start at $479, $80 more than its predecessor. Aside from the new SoC, it will also pack a bigger battery (3,300 mAh), a 128GB storage version, and it will run Android 7.0 Nougat from the get-go.

Moto M gets an official listing online in China

Few days after the phone leaked, the Moto M has gotten an official listing on Lenovo's website ahead of the November 8 launch. The phone is priced at RMB 1999, which is about $295.

The Moto M has a water-resistant design with a metal body and a new design language. The phone has rounded corners and narrower edges, and the fingerprint sensor has been moved to the back below the camera sensor.

The phone has a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek processor, 4GB RAM, and 32GB storage. On the back is a 16 megapixel camera with PDAF and on the front is an 8 megapixel sensor. Inside is a 3050mAh battery with fast charging support.

Samsung to start beta-testing Nougat for the Galaxy S7 on November 9

A few days ago it was reported that Samsung is going to begin beta-testing Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in the UK but since then the Beta Program app was pulled from the app store.

Now it seems the beta-test is on again and has an official date set for November 9 (again in the UK). According to a leaked screenshot Nougat will be beta tested from the 9th of November until mid December.

Users with regular (read non Batman Injustice Edition and Olympic Edition) Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge can sign up for the beta by downloading Samsung's Galaxy Beta Program app from Galaxy Apps and submit an application.

Samsung then needs to approve you for the beta, you're not guaranteed a spot.

Android 7.0 Nougat brings a lot of improvements such as built-in Emoji, the Vulkan API for superior gaming performance, smarter Doze for improved stand-by times and much more.

Nougat update for LG G5 is now rolling out

Inline with the expectations, LG has announced that it has started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to its G5 smartphone.

The update is currently hitting units in the company's home country of South Korea, while other regions including the Americas and Asia will get it "in the weeks to come."

The company notes that more information related to the update will be locally available in the weeks ahead.

"At LG, we know our customers want the best, most up-to-date mobile experience," the company said in a press release. "Getting software updates to our users faster than the competition is our way of demonstrating that LG is committed to supporting our products and customers to ensure they have a positive ownership experience."

Snapdragon 821-powered OnePlus phone on the way, Qualcomm confirms

Qualcomm has confirmed that a new OnePlus smartphone powered by the chip giant's latest Snapdragon 821 SoC is coming soon. The confirmation came from the company's official Twitter handle.

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OnePlus is already rumored to launch an SD821-powered phone - dubbed OnePlus 3T - this month, so it'd be reasonable to assume that Qualcomm is talking about that phone.

The OnePlus 3T is also said to feature a Sony IMX398 sensor (but still 16MP in resolution), and is expected to carry a price tag of $479, which is $80 more than what the OnePlus 3costs.

Apple releases iOS 10.2 beta with Unicode 9.0 emoji set

Apple released a new beta of iOS 10.1 to developers yesterday. It features a bunch of additions and improvements, but probably the biggest one for most users is going to be the new emoji.

For starters, iOS finally added support for the Unicode 9.0 emoji set. This includes some new emoji, such as shrug, facepalm, rolling on the floor laughing, selfie, bacon, and a whole bunch of other food and animal emoji. Apple also redesigned its set of animal and food emoji, giving them a much needed fresh coat of paint, and they look much more natural now and suited for high resolution Retina displays. Emojipedia has much more on this topic in their blog post.

Moving on, iOS 10.2 beta also adds three new wallpapers on the iPhone 7 that are being used for the promotional material for these phones but weren't actually included on the devices themselves. A new celebrations effect has also been added to iMessage. The Videos app now gets a widget. There is now an option to rate music on a scale of five stars in the Music app. This is different from the Like/Dislike option that also affects your 'For You' recommendations. Lastly, you can now choose to save the Camera app settings (flash, HDR, etc.) so they next time you open the app they don't get reset to Auto.

The update is available to users with a developer account. We expect the stable release to come out by the end of this month.

ARM introduces Mali-G51: a GPU for the VR era

With VR heating up, companies have been looking for ways to provide an affordable entry, but VR requires a very different GPU than gaming on a screen. Meet ARM’s new GPU - the Mali-G51 - built specifically for VR.

A smaller brother of the G71, this is the second GPU to use the new Bifrost architecture built with Vulkan in mind. This one is more than just a G71 with fewer cores, in fact it’s the first to use a dual shader architecture.

Basically, traditional shaders process one pixel per clock cycle. Mali-G51’s shaders can do two pixels per clock while using fewer resources (both in terms of energy and space on the chip) than two traditional shaders. Note that a Mali-G51 MP6 denotes three dual shader cores, not six cores.

To put this in simpler terms, a Mali-G51 will be 60% more energy efficient than a Mali-T830 while doing the same amount of work. It will have a 60% higher “performance density,” i.e. it needs fewer transistors, making chipsets smaller and cheaper.

ARM touts this as the smallest Vulkan GPU and will make VR accessible in 2018. Yep, VR is a fledgling and affordable devices are still some way out.

Interestingly, ARM talks about Virtual Spaces - not fully interactive VR environments, but instead spaces with static surroundings filled with interactive elements. This is aimed at business applications that are simpler than a full blown game with players rushing through huge levels.

ARM also unveiled a new video processor, the Mali-V61. It does both video capture and streaming and will be found in anything from drones to Smart TVs. It supports HEVC h.265 with HDR/10-bit and scales from one core (enough for 1080p @ 60fps) all the way up to eight cores (4K @ 120fps, it will be a while before we need that).

Google takes more steps towards keeping Play Store trusted

With an aim to better fight fraud and spam installs, Google has started pushing out a new update to its Play Store app that brings along improved detection and filtering systems.

"From time to time, we observe instances of developers attempting to manipulate the placement of their apps through illegitimate means like fraudulent installs, fake reviews, and incentive ratings," the company says in a blog post.

"These attempts not only violate the Google Play Developer Policy, but also harm our community of developers by hindering their chances of being discovered or recommended through our systems."

With the new changes that are being rolled out, the Mountain View, California-based company says they'll be able to better detect and filter any install conducted with the intention to manipulate an app's placement on Google Play. Further, developers caught doing this repeatedly could also have their apps taken down from the store.

Google’s new video shows how to switch from iPhone to Pixel

Google has just posted two new videos on its YouTube account which breaks down the setup process for transferring your data from an iPhone and familiarizing yourself with your phone.

The first video is “Switching from iPhone”, and explains how to prepare your iPhone for transferring data to your Google Pixel or Pixel XL. The nice lady reminds you to turn off iMessage and FaceTime, and to make sure both devices are charged to at least 50% before continuing.

On the setup page, tapping on “Copy your data” will bring you to the screen that will be able to see what is on your old device before transferring. You’ll need to use the “Quick Switch Adapter” (A.K.A. OTG adapter) that’s graciously included with every Pixel.

Once everything is transferred over, a second video can help you get familiar with the ins and outs of the Google Pixel and getting used to the on-screen controls. It also shows you how to open Google Assistant, and use the navigation buttons. Overall, it shows you how to get around the Pixel Launcher, particularly the new app-drawer opening gesture.

As Droid-Life pointed out, the Google Play Store version demoed in the video is not out yet, notable changes include a color scheme makeover and cleaner app descriptions with a larger “Install” button.

Google Allo 2.0 for Android is out with direct replies, split-screen multitasking support

Today Google is releasing the first big update for its Allo chat app for Android. Allo 2.0 is currently in the process of rolling out through the Play Store. As always with Google app updates, it may take a few days before every single Allo user receives the new version. And depending on where you live, you may not get the new iteration if you go and hit Install right now. Fret not, though, for Allo 2.0 is headed to everyone.

This release brings with it a bunch of new features. The app now has a splash screen when you start it, and it supports direct share - meaning you can directly share stuff from the Android share menu to the contacts you most frequently chat with (without first needing to select the app).

More importantly, Allo now supports the split-screen multitasking mode introduced in Android 7.0 Nougat. It's also gained direct replies in notifications, as well as a Monochrome theme which you can enable in Settings. App shortcuts are available when you long-press the Allo icon in Android 7.1, and if you're rocking the newest release of the OS you'll also get GIFs inside the keyboard. Inserting these in Allo is now a go. Finally, you now get direct voice recognition when you're chatting with the Google Assistant.

Xiaomi announces Mi MIX with borderless display

The Mi MIX has a custom-made 6.4-inch, 2040x1080 pixel, 17:9 aspect ratio display that takes up 91.3% of the front. The display has really thin bezels on the top and sides, making it look nearly borderless. There is only one significant bezel, and that is at the bottom, where you will also find the front speaker and camera. The Mi MIX does not have physical buttons at the bottom and is the first Xiaomi phone with on-screen controls. The 17:9 aspect ratio means even with the on-screen buttons you still get full 16:9 area for your content.

The earpiece and proximity sensor are completely hidden and had to be reimagined. The Mi MIX uses a piezoelectric ceramic driver for the earpiece and an ultrasonic proximity sensor, which works through the display.

The body of the Mi MIX is made entirely out of ceramic, with ceramic back, ceramic frame, and ceramic buttons. The design uses a mortise and tenon joint for attaching the display to the body, instead of glue or other adhesives. The industrial design has been done by designer Philippe Starck.

Inside, the Mi MIX runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. The 128GB model gets 4GB of RAM while the 256GB model gets 6GB of RAM. The 256GB model also gets gold trim, with 18K gold accents on the camera lens and fingerprint sensor on the back. The back camera has 16 megapixel resolution with PDAF and 4K video, and the front camera is 5 megapixels. The phone also has dual SIM connectivity. The whole thing is powered by a 4,400mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

The Mi MIX is priced at RMB 3,499 ($515) for the 4GB/128GB model and RMB 3,999 ($590) for the 6GB/256GB model. Both variants come with a leather case.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is now official with a Snapdragon 821 and curved OLED panel

Xiaomi finally took the ribbon off the Mi Note 2 today. Right off the bat, we can't fail to mention the phablet has taken more than a few pointers from the now late Samsung Galaxy Note7 and frankly, the timing couldn't be better.

The Mi Note 2 comes with a stylish dual-curved design on both the front and the back. Furthering the similarities with the aforementioned Samsung device, the Mi Note 2 also has a 5.7-inch OLED, panel, curved on both sides. Since we are talking about a true flexible panel here, not just some optical trickery, we have to wonder if the panel itself isn't actually sourced from Samsung. However the panel resolution is FullHD rather than QHD as the rumors suggested.

With a 77.2% screen to body ration, the Mi Note 2 appears quite impressive on renders and there is little to frown at in the rest of the specs too. The phone is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 821 SoC with a max clock speed of 2.35GHz. It is working in tandem with up to 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM and as much as 128GB of snappy UFS 2.0 storage. 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is the other available option.

As for the camera, the Chinese OEM has skipped on a trendy dual-camera setup. Instead, it has gone for a 22.56MP Sony IMX318 Exmor sensor with a f/2.0 lens. The main shooter also has EIS digital stabilization for video capture all the way up to 4K.

It works through a dedicated 3-axis gyroscope and promises excellent real-time jitter compensation. You also get the benefits of a hybrid PDAF and contrast autofocus system, dual-tone LED flash and Xiaomi's proprietary low-light and long-exposure technologies.

On the front side of the Mi Note 2 there is an 8MP shooter with a Sony IMX268 sensor. Unlike most selfie cameras currently on the market, it is not a fixed focus module and comes with autofocus. It has an aperture of f/2.0 as well and a few additional Xiaomi optimizations, like improved group selfies and Beautify 3.0.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is well equipped in the connectivity department as well. It offers global LTE support across 6 network types and a total of 37 bands. There is a high-precision GPS module inside and a fully functional NFC module. The latter enables P2P communication, but also reading, writing and card emulation, which will definitely be handy for many in a modern NFC access control work spaces and homes.

Other interesting features on the Mi Note 2 include a high-quality 24-bit / 192kHZ DAC. And last, but not least, the phablet is powered by a hefty 4070 mAh battery pack, equipped with Quick Charge 3.0.

As already mentioned, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will come in a couple of varieties. The top of the line model has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will sell for CNY 3299 ($485/INR33000) in its home market and CNY 3499 ($520/INR35000) for the global version, complete with Google Play Services. And if you want to save a few bucks, in the low end there is a 4GB plus 64GB model for CNY 2799 ($415/INR28000).

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will have a dual-curved screen

Xiaomi execs are preparing their presentation for next Tuesday, October 25, when they will be unveiling the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. Meanwhile, the social media team is building up the hype - the most recent revelation confirms the curved screen of the upcoming flagship.

A dual-curved screen matches the renders we saw earlier this week. It will be a QHD AMOLED screen, if the leaked slides are to be believed. Xiaomi’s Twitter account is mum on the subject of dual-cameras, but we expect a few more teaser tweets before the event commences.

The Mi Note 2 will arrive next Tuesday at an event that will be livestreamed on Facebook. It is expected to have a Snapdragon 821 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, 4,100mAh battery and a reasonable price (expected to be $400-$450 based on RAM/storage).

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Android 7.0 Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus

Just yesterday there were reports that Motorola has begun soak testing the Moto G4 Plus Nougat update, and now, the company has officially announced that the Android 7.0 update has been released for both Moto G4 and G4 Plus smartphones.

It's worth mentioning that while the soak test was being carried out in Brazil, the latest announcement regarding the Moto G4 and G4 Plus Nougat update has been made by Motorola on its India website.

The announcement page also contains details of all the changes/features that the update brings along. Head to the Source link below to take a look.

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Buy OnePlus 3 at Rs. 1 and many more gifts

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Report estimates 5-7 million Samsung users to switch to iPhone 7 following Note7 discontinuation

Following the Note7 discontinuation, the question naturally on everyone’s mind is: Which phone will people switch to that meets the needs of Note7 and/or Samsung users alike. Many in the tech industry mention the LG V20 as a viable replacement, or maybe even the Google Pixel phones (another survey showed a small percentage of people who are switching to Google’s phones).

For the average consumer, market analysis firm KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that up to 5-7 million Samsung customers will be switching to the iPhone 7 this year. This is mostly thanks to Samsung users who will lose faith in Samsung which will “have a tendency to like iOS and camera features, making the new iPhone an attractive sale”.

Approximately 12 million Note7 orders were placed, and the same firm estimates at least 50% of these orders will convert to sales for either the iPhone 7 or (and more likely) the iPhone 7 Plus, with its similar price point and dual-camera setup.

But as a true Android replacement, many who have been turned off by Samsung might turn to the LG V20 or the Google Pixel XL. Though, some Note7 users love the 5.7 inch screen size, which the Pixel XL doesn’t offer.

Many will argue whether the iPhone 7 will be able to win over a loyal Samsung customer, but given the circumstances as Samsung’s biggest competition, Apple is best positioned to win over many consumers from a marketing standpoint, as well as the fact that at least one friend can convince them (or try to) that the iPhone would be the best buy and with added ecosystem features like iMessage and Facetime.

Do you think the forecast is totally inaccurate? Or do you think Samsung's booboo really messed with its reputation enough for that many customers to switch operating systems?