New hands-on video purports to show Xiaomi Mi 8 version with translucent back

Just in case the fast-approaching Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone didn't feel exciting enough, a freshly leaked video appears to confirm both in-display fingerprint recognition and an eye-catching translucent backplate.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 announcement scheduled for May 31, starting price could be as low as $440

To celebrate the company's eight anniversary, an ultra-high-end Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone will be unveiled on May 31, possibly with in-display fingerprint recognition and 3D facial scanning in tow.

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If you have Face ID trouble, your iPhone X rear camera may need a repair

It doesn't exactly sound logical, but Apple's front camera-enabled Face ID feature on the iPhone X may need a rear camera repair in the event of trouble.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 codename revealed, 3D sensing struggles rumored

We're not sure this will even be called the Samsung Galaxy S10, but it's probably codenamed "Beyond", and it may not be able to implement 3D sensing facial recognition technology.

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Official Android Oreo update with EMUI 8.0 on top will start for US Honor 7X on April 30

After some (hopefully) thorough beta-testing, Android 8.0 Oreo and EMUI 8.0 software goodies are ready to officially roll out to the low-cost Honor 7X stateside.

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Xiaomi Mi 7 could beat Samsung and Huawei flagships to the 3D sensing punch this Q3

While Samsung and Huawei may need to hold off until next year on adopting Face ID-rivaling 3D sensing tech, the Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected out this Q3 with a complex facial recognition feature in tow.

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Most Android OEMs, including Huawei, still plan to integrate in-display fingerprint sensors

It's not just Samsung, but Huawei and other Chinese smartphone vendors that are trying hard to make in-display fingerprint recognition work, as 3D facial authentication methods remain expensive and risky.

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Apple to test 2018 iPhone pipeline after last year’s TrueDepth snafu

It was rumored to be one of the dragging factors that kept the iPhone X from getting out to customers with the other iPhones last year.

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Samsung Exynos 9610 SoC supports mid-range AI photography and enhanced face detection

No, the Exynos 9610 is technically not an ultra-high-end new mobile processor, but it does include plenty of "premium" features and capabilities.

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Samsung is reportedly hard at work on 3D sensing tech for Galaxy S10 Face ID rival

A highly advanced 3D sensing solution is reportedly in the works for Samsung's Galaxy S10 (or Galaxy X) next year to go after Face ID speed, security and reliability on the iPhone X.

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2018 iPhone X to copy Huawei P20 in design as Face ID parts race begins

Well, it's only copying if Apple actually follows the whimsical rendering that was released by a research firm. Also, new insight into the parts race for three new iPhones.

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