Leak images of the Samsung Galaxy S7 front camera and display surface

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is now less than a month away, with a rumored announcement due for February 21. And right on schedule, after we're almost entirely familiar with the specs and looks of the upcoming flagship, we're now being treated to a couple of photos straight from its production line.

One shows an array of front camera modules, with the SM-G930F model name (which we already know is the Galaxy S7's internal designation, plus the F at the end for regional version) clearly stamped on the board. If that means anything, it's probably revision number 5 of the module, judging by the R05 marking.

Compared to the one inside the existing Galaxy S6, this new camera has its connector offset to one side, while the old one was centered, teardowns revealed.

The second photo depicts the entire smartphone, though in developer attire, making its design nearly recognizable. You're getting the purpose of the rig - to have a functioning device for testing, without revealing the looks.

Despite the sticker on top of the brand name though, the home button and capacitive key markings clearly state Samsung. Which makes it all the more ironic that the shot is taken with what is almost certainly an HTC One, the first one.

Special thanks to Hiep Thong for the images!

Why iPhone 6S may be in short supply

It looks like the iPhone 6S Plus could be in short supply despite Apple's claim that its new iPhones set for release this month, are on a pace to top last year's 10 million pre-orders record. 

According to an investor note (via Macrumors) issued byKGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 6S Plus is facing supply shortage issues because of backlight module production problems at Apple's Japanese supplier Minebea. 

The analyst, who has a pretty good track record when it comes to Apple related developments, says Apple plans to resolve the problem by transferring orders for backlight module to a different supplier, Radiant. Kuo says the supplier will see its orders increase by 70-80% to 4 to 5 million units in September. 

"We believe Minebea's (JP) backlight module production issues in supplying iPhone 6S Plus (6S Plus) is one of the main factors in the model's supply shortage. To tackle this issue, we believe Apple (US) has been increasingly transferring high-ASP 6S Plus backlight module orders to Radiant (6176 TT, NT$106.5, OP), boosting its sales momentum," said Kuo. 

Shipping estimates for iPhone 6S Plus are at 3-4 weeks for most variants. Kuo believes the reason for this is the supply issues and not strong demand for the phone

Micromax Canvas Juice 3 vs Micromax Canvas Juice 3 plus +

The Canvas Juice 3 and Juice 3+ offer an internal storage space of 8 GB and 16 GB respectively. The phones also have an option to expand the memory via a microSD card.

The Micromax Canvas Juice 3 features a 5-inch HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, while the Canvas Juice 3+ has a 5.5-inch HD IPS display which also has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 atop.

The Juice 3 is claimed to offer talk time of 14 hours and standby time 514 hours. The Juice 3+, on the other hand, is said to offer talk time of 12 hours in 2G, 8 hours in 3G and 500 hours standby time.

Micromax has announced the launch of two new smartphones - the Canvas Juice 3 and Juice 3+ smartphones - in India. The Canvas Juice 3 is priced at Rs 8,999 and is available across online and offline stores, while the Canvas Juice 3+ will be available by the end of September.

One of the key highlights of these phones is their battery. Both phones come packed with a 4000 mAh battery. The new smartphones are powered by 1.3GHz quad core processors paired with 2 GB of DDR3 RAM.

Micromax Canvas Juice 3, Juice 3+ launched in India at Rs 8,999 onwards

Micromax has announced the launch of two new smartphones - the Canvas Juice 3 and Juice 3+ smartphones - in India. The Canvas Juice 3 is priced at Rs 8,999 and is available across online and offline stores, while the Canvas Juice 3+ will be available by the end of September.
One of the key highlights of these phones is their battery. Both phones come packed with a 4000 mAh battery. The new smartphones are powered by 1.3GHz quad core processors paired with 2 GB of DDR3 RAM.

The Canvas Juice 3 and Juice 3+ offer an internal storage space of 8 GB and 16 GB respectively. The phones also have an option to expand the memory via a microSD card.
The Micromax Canvas Juice 3 features a 5-inch HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, while the Canvas Juice 3+ has a 5.5-inch HD IPS display which also has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 atop.
The Juice 3 is claimed to offer talk time of 14 hours and standby time 514 hours. The Juice 3+, on the other hand, is said to offer talk time of 12 hours in 2G, 8 hours in 3G and 500 hours standby time.

Microsoft to announce Surface Pro 4 and Windows 10 phones on October 6

Microsoft is trying to keep this under wraps. Its invite only says that it has “some exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices.” Of course, it’s impossible to keep secrets nowadays. We’re expecting to hear about the Surface Pro 4, the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL handsets, and a new Microsoft Band at the event.

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL handsets have been rumoured for months, with specs and images of both devices leaking. Meanwhile, there have been rumours about the Surface Pro 4, including one that states that Microsoft will announce a larger model.

Microsoft’s Windows 10 event will take place in New York from 10:00EDT. Stay tuned for more news and announcements from the event.

In Short:
Microsoft is issuing invites for an event on October 6th, during which it is expected to announce the Surface Pro 4, Windows 10 smartphones, and a Band.