Our Galaxy S8 gripes, glory and glare | #PNWeekly 249

Holding the Galaxy S8 presents one of the most quizzical axioms that we've had to confront at Pocketnow. We dig into some controversy with our podcast.

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Three prospective Xiaomi Mi 6 versions detailed by insiders, including dual-edged Premier

Possibly ranging in retail pricing from $290 to roughly $435, the fast-approaching Xiaomi Mi 6 trio should cover all of the company's high-end bases.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 may use Snapdragon 835, chase after Galaxy S8 release

We’re already pretty sure that the Galaxy S8 will get first dibs on the Snapdragon 835. For one, Qualcomm is commissioning Samsung’s foundries for the processing chips. Another point, though based in rumor, is that a spec sheet for various future Qualcomm silicon leaked out on Chinese social media lists the Galaxy S8 as the 835’s first target device for sometime next quarter.

But you can bet that it’s not the only manufacturer preparing for the new 10nm SoC.

According to CEO of IHS Markit Research Kevin Wong, Xiaomi‘s 2017 flagship, the Mi 6, will be another machine that will feature the Snapdragon processor, but may see sales mostly from within China. Both devices are said to launch sales in March.

Xiaomi may be seeping cash out of its seams, but if it keeps the counter up like this, it may prove its weight in salt.

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Could the Xiaomi Mi 5c be the Yotaphone China has wanted?

The Yotaphone was a novel innovation in the smartphone field. It had two screens with the latter one being a power-efficient E Ink display fit for reading to your heart’s content and a conventional display up front for all your other needs. The Yotaphone isn’t extinct, but one has been hard to come by in the US, thanks to the Russian government’s unwielding influence. No, we’re not just talking about

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