Author: Sahil Kapoor

OnePlus Now Holds 2% Share In Premium Smartphone Market

Even though it has been six years since OnePlus came into existence, it is still a young company in comparison to the likes of Apple and Samsung. The company launched its first handset in the year 2013 which was the OnePlus One. The device due to its worthy hardware and software received a warm welcome from the global audience.

Following the successful launch of its first handset, the company has never looked back. A freshly shared report by counterpoint research has revealed intriguing findings of the company’s performance. The report states that OnePlus’ has managed to grow steadily, despite the fact that the global premium smartphone market fell by eight percent in Q1 2019.

Notably, the company now holds 2 percent of the global smartphone shipments in the premium segment. Considering the fact that it has been limited to China, India and European markets until the second half of 2018, this achievement is worthwhile for the company.

The company has been registering strong growth since 2017. Notably, its sales increased over 45 percent in between the Q1 of 2017 and Q1 of 2018. Especially in India, the OnePlus 6T became the top selling premium smartphone. Besides, it is currently one of the top five smartphone companies in North America and has also recorded an upward graph in Western Europe.

iPhone XR

In contrast, Apple which is the leader in the premium smartphone market saw a decline of 7 percent as it’s market share fell from 58 percent to 51 percent between the Q1 of 2017 and the subsequent year. Likewise, the Korean giant, Samsung also recorded a slight drop in market share during the same time period as the market share fell from 23 percent to 22 percent.

Following the launch of OnePlus 6T, the company registered its highest ever shipments in a single quarter (Q4 2018) in India. Falling into the footsteps of their predecessor, the company has launched two new handsets which include the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro.

OnePlus, in a press letter boasting of its achievement is hyped up for the market performance of its current gen device in the coming time. The company aims to further increase it reach in the global premium smartphone.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Pack In A Time Of Flight Sensor

All in all, only time will tell what the future beholds for the company.

June 21, 2019
PUBG Lite To Soon Launch In India Announces Company
PUBG Mobile short for Player’s Unknown Battleground Mobile has become a global phenomenon due to its highly engrossing elements. In comparison to regular PUBG which is available on PC, the mobile version is much more popular in developing countries. This is due to the fact that users in these countries don’t have access to high end gaming PCs which are required to play the full blown variant of the game. Instead, they use smartphones to play PUBG.

Additionally, modern smartphones are highly portable therefore users can play the game even when on the go. This factor has also contributed to the growing popularity of the mobile game.

Though, for PUBG players who want to experience the game on a large screen display, but don’t have access to a high end gaming PC, the developer of the game had previously unveiled PUBG Lite. The said game was originally made available to a limited demographic and after long anticipation, it will soon be launched in India. On the 20th of June, PUBG LITE opened up the registration in all SAARC countries including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

The registrations for the game will last for 13 days and interested users can visit (https://lite.pubg.com/) and create an account for free. PUBG Mobile users that already have an account can simply log in and complete the registration process. Users that register via this event will be rewarded the Tiger M416 skin and Cheetah parachute for free. Also if the registrations cross the 100k mark, the game developer will bundle the Black Scarf, Punk Glasses and Bloody Combat Pants without any extra charges. Upon crossing 200k registrations, the users will receive Gold PUBG scarf, Striped Long-Sleeved Shirt and Red Sports Top.

Also Read: App Store Publishers Reportedly Earn 60% Higher Than Android Developers

The minimum specifications requirements to play PUBG Lite are as follows:
- OS: Windows 7,8,10 64Bit
- CPU: Core i3 @2.4Ghz
- RAM: 4GB
- GPU: Intel HD 4000
- HDD: 4GB
Even though the PUBG Lite is currently not available to download, interested users can register by heading to the company website and enjoy the game as soon as it is rolled out.
June 21, 2019
Motorola E6 Budget Smartphone Leaked

On the 20th of June, Motorola launched the Moto One Vision with an unconventionally tall display. Freshly leaked images of a smartphone suggest that the company is gearing up for the launch of another device. The said device is the Motorola E6 which will succeed the Moto E5 from last year.

The ‘E’ series of smartphones from Motorola are targeted towards the budget sector and the upcoming device is expected to fall in the footsteps of its predecessors. The renders of the Moto E6 were leaked on Twitter by a notable tipster who goes by the Evan Blass, therefore, the chances of them turning out true are quite high.

Motorola E6 Design

According to the leaked images, the Motorola E6 has a conservative design which is due to the fact that its display is surrounded by considerable bezels on all sides. The bezel above the display houses the front facing selfie camera and the earpiece while the bezel below the display is marked with the Motorola logo.

Similar to most modern Android smartphones, the right side of the Motorola E6 is occupied by the volume rocker and power button. While its left side is devoid of any ports or controls. The upcoming device also sports 3.5 mm jack which is present on the top. Though the images shared by the source do not exhibit the location of the USB charging port and SIM card tray, they are likely to be mounted on the bottom.

The rear of the alleged Motorola E6 houses a single rear facing camera along with an LED flash and what appears to be a fingerprint sensor. Due to lack of sufficient details, the presence of the biometric sensor cannot be confirmed. Even though the source has not provided any specifications of the device, previous Motorola smartphones in the ‘E’ lineup suggest that the future device will pack mediocre specs which will provide for smooth day to day operations.

Also Read: Google Axes Its Tablet Lineup, Will Focus On Laptops Instead

Going by the build and design of the device, we feel that this could be a sub Rs 8,000 smartphone which will compete against the like of Redmi 7A. To sum up, we will have to wait for Motorola to verify whether the images are genuine or not.

June 21, 2019
Motorola One Vision: Unboxing And Hands On
In the month of May, Motorola launched the One Vision mid range smartphone in Brazil, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The highlighting feature of the device is its display which has an unconventional aspect ratio of 21:9 and a punch hole selfie camera. A month after the debut, the device has made its way to India. In this article, we will unbox the brand new offering from Moto and discuss its features in depth.

What’s In The Box:
- Moto One Vision
- Silicon Case
- SIM Pin
- Fast Charger
- USB A To USB C data cable
- User Manual
- Safety Information
Display And Design

The Motorola One Vision has a distinguished design accrediting to the tall 6.3 inch display with 21: 9 aspect ratio that sits on the front and a glass back. The display panel has a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px that translates into a pixel density of 432 ppi. As previously mentioned the Motorola One Vision has a punch hole in the display that houses the selfie camera.

Noteworthy, it is the first smartphone available in India that has a display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The uncommon aspect ratio allows the device to play video content from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime in its native format. Therefore, despite having a screen size of 6.3 inch, it feels like the video is being viewed on a much larger display. This is due to the fact that the empty space which is usually filled by black bars on both the top and bottom on devices with 18:9 display is absent on the Motorola One Vision.

Talking about the rear of the smartphone, it has a glass back that houses the fingerprint scanner that carries the company branding, vertically aligned dual camera setup and Android One logo. The Android One logo registers that the smartphone is assured to receive two major Android updates for 2 year and security patches for 3 years.

Battery and Connectivity

The Motorola One Vision is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which also support 15 W TurboPower charging with the charger provided in the box. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G VoLTE, GPS, NFC and bottom mounted 3.5 mm jack and USB Type C port which can be used for charging and data syncing. The Motorola One Vision also features a variety of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor and a compass.

Camera

The Motorola One Vision has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP selfie camera which is housed in the punch hole in the display. It also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP PDAF sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP depth sensor. Notably, the 48 MP main rear camera is the Sony IMX586 sensor which is also present on flagship devices like the Asus ZenFone 6Z and Honor View 20. The smartphone is also capable of capturing 2160p videos @ 30fps while the video from the front camera is limited to 1080p @ 30fps. To produce pictures and videos with reduced blurring associated with motion, it supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) technology.

Chipset, Storage and Other Features

Under the hood, the Motorola One Vision packs the Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured using 10 nm fabrication process. The chipset is manufactured by Samsung and the One Vision is the worlds first smartphone with a Samsung chipset except for the Korean companies own offerings. The SoC consists of an octa-core CPU which is clocked at 2.2 GHz and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU.

The Motorola One Vision has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. Besides, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via the shared SIM slot. Another worthwhile feature of the device is the single bottom firing loudspeaker which supports Dolby sound. The device is also IP52 rated which makes it dust and water resistant.

Moto One Vision Price, Colours and Availability

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Display Will Double Up As A Speaker

The Motorola One Vision is available in two colour options which include Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart.com and select offline stores starting next week. The price of the single storage variant of the device is listed below:
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 19,999
June 21, 2019
Huawei Patents Another Foldable Phone, Could Be Second Gen Mate X

In the month of February, the Chinese electronics giant, Huawei unveiled the revolutionary Mate X which is the company’s first foldable smartphone. Earlier this month, Huawei released a statement declaring that the commercial availability of the innovative device has been delayed to September which was previously set for June. A freshly granted patent to the Huawei suggests that the company might already be working on the Mate X successor that has an updated design.

Huawei filed the patent for the said device with WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) in July 2018 which was granted on the 18th of June, 2019. Unlike the original Mate X, the Huawei device in the patent has dual displays. Also, its main display folds inside which is disparate to its predecessor. Similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold, it has a smaller cover screen which can be used as the primary display. On the other hand, when the user wants to consume content on a large screen, they can unfold the inner display.

The right side of the Huawei smartphone from the current patent houses a button that seems to be the power button. Notably, the button is quite narrow, therefore, unlike the original handset, it might not have a fingerprint scanner built into the power button. Instead, it might have an in-dispaly fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming the global standard for premium smartphones. Also disparate to Mate X, the camera module on the device from the patent is placed on the front.

Also Read: Motorola One Vision With A Punch Hole Display Launched In India

As of now, it is unclear whether this is a successor to the Mate X or an entirely different smartphone. Subsequently, in order to get more details about the patent, we will have to wait until Huawei speaks out about the device publically.

June 20, 2019
Key Specs Of Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro Revealed Before Launch
Amidst all the tension caused after the US trade ban, Huawei continues to launch new feature laden smartphones. The company is set to launch another series of handsets on the 21st of June that carry the Nova 5 branding. A day before the official announcement, key specifications of the Nova 5 and the high end Nova 5 Pro have been revealed on Twitter.

Out of the two leaked smartphones, former is mid to premium range handset while the latter is a flagship grade premium device. Both smartphones have similar specifications with the difference in the chipset and connectivity options.

Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro Specifications

According to the source, both the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro sport a 6.39 inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution. To match with the premium status, they feature and in-display fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming an industry standard. In terms of optics, the two devices have 32 MP front camera along with quad rear camera setup whose composition is as follows:
- 48 MP
- 16 MP
- 8 MP
- 2 MP
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Leaked Unboxing Video Of Nova 5 Lineup

Both the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro are powered by a 3,500 mAh battery that supports 40 W fast charging. Under the hood, the Nova 5 Pro packs the Kirin 980 chipset while the affordable Nova 5 will pack the Kirin 810 which is making its debut with the device. The Kirin 980 is manufactured using 7 nm process and is present on other Huawei and Honor devices including the P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro and View 20, Honor 20. Similarly, the Kirin 810 is also manufactured using 7 nm process and it consists of an Octa Core CPU. In comparison to the Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro supports NFC which is absent on the former. The two upcoming Huawei handset will do away with a 3.5 mm jack. However, they will be shipped with a dongle and pair of headphones with 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Also Read: Vivo Showcases World’s Fastest 120W Charging Technology For Smartphones

Conclusively, precise details including the price of the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro will be revealed at the launch event which is set for tomorrow. Therefore, we won’t have to wait for long.
June 20, 2019
Samsung Patents A Gaming Laptop With Expandable Display

Earlier this year, the Korean electronics manufacturer, Samsung launched its first smartphone with a foldable display in the form of Galaxy Fold. Freshly granted patent to Samsung states that the company is working on yet another distinctive device which is a gaming laptop with an extendable display.

Patent Disclosures

Samsung filed the patent for the aforementioned gaming laptop with KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office) on December 2018 which was published on the 3rd of June 2019. The patent includes 14 sketches which showcase the different elements of the unique notebook computer. The standout feature of the laptop is apparently the display which expands to transform into an ultra wide screen.

Although the patent does not mention, the Samsung laptop’s display seems to have a conventional 16:9 aspect ratio which when expanded or rolled out converts into a display with 21:9 aspect ratio. This expansion of display provides an additional 50 percent screen real estate which can be crucial for gamers. Noteworthy, most FPS (first person shooter) games can benefit from this wide of a display as it provides a wider FOV (field of view) which in turn gives the user a competitive advantage.

The patent, however, does not reveal how Samsung intends the laptop to achieve this functionality due to lack of illustrations of the inner mechanism. Though, it seems that would incorporate technology similar to what a previously patented Samsung smartphone uses. Or rather it could also use technology similar to LG’s previously showcased rollable TVs with a flexible display.

Also Read: Asus 6Z Flagship Smartphone Launched In India

All in all, the previously achieved technological feats by Samsung suggest that a gaming laptop with this feature is not farfetched. And Samsung may surprise the world soon by launching a commercially available gaming laptop with an extendable display.

June 19, 2019
Xiaomi CC9e Mid Range Smartphone Listed On TENAA

Late last year, Xiaomi took over the hardware business of Meitu which is a luxurious smartphone maker from China. Freshly discovered listing on the Chinese regulatory website, TENAA states that Xiaomi will soon launch the first smartphone that is co-developed with Meitu. As per the posters of the smartphone shared on Chinese social media website, Weibo, it will be named CC9e and will be a mid range handset.

Xiaomi CC9e Design and Features

According to the TENAA listing, the Xiaomi CC9e has a 6.39 inch display on the front which features a waterdrop notch up top. The rear panel of the device seems to be made out of plastic which harbours a triple camera set up along with an LED flash and the company branding. Similar to several other Xiaomi handsets, the upcoming device has right side mounted power button and volume rockers.

In terms of dimensions, the Xiaomi CC9e measures 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67 mm. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of Octa Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. For clicking selfies, the smartphone will feature a 32 MP camera. Out of the triple rear camera setup, the main sensor will have 48 MP resolution. The device is powered by a 3900 mAh battery which is reported to support 18 W fast charging.

Xiaomi CC9e Poster

Also Read: Motorola One Pro With Quad Cameras Leaked In Renders

All in all, only the pricing of the Xiaomi CC9e is left to the imagination as the aforementioned sources have revealed almost all details about the upcoming device. Even though the launch date of the device is currently unavailable, it is expected to be announced very soon.

June 19, 2019
Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL Screen Size And Dimensions Leaked

Search engine giant, Google is highly anticipated to launch its latest flagship smartphone duo which will succeed the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL from the year 2019. Moving along with the chronological name scheming, the upcoming devices will be called the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The company itself had previously shared a poster of the device revealing its design. Afresh, a reliable tipster who goes by the username OnLeaks on Twitter has shared the alleged dimensions and screen size of the upcoming Pixel smartphone duo.

Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Screen Size and Dimensions

In addition:

– #Pixel4 = Likely between 5.6-inch and 5.8-inch display + roughly 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm (9.3 including rear camera bump)
– #Pixel4XL = Likely between 6.2-inch and 6.4-inch display + roughly 160.4 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (9.3 including rear camera bump)

Cheers! pic.twitter.com/ayuVABUmKY
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) June 18, 2019

According to the source, the Pixel 4 will have a display measuring between 5.6 and 5.8 inch, while its dimensions will be 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm. On the other hand, the Pixel 4 XL will have a display measuring between 6.2 and 6.4 inch with dimensions that measure 160.4 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm. The leakster has also revealed that the camera module on the two smartphones protrudes slightly out of the rear panel and the thickness of the two smartphones including the camera bump will be 9.3 mm.

The current leak does not provide any information about the devices specifications or design but they can be derived from prior reports and rumours.

Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Design and Specifications

https://twitter.com/GooglePixel4XL/status/1138949399910920192

The official teaser shared by Google states the upcoming Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will have an updated design with a dual camera module on the rear. Noteworthy, it is the first time that Google will equip a Pixel smartphone with dual cameras which has contributed to its rising popularity. Also, the smartphone from the teaser lacks a rear mounted fingerprint sensor which hints towards an in-display module.

Google Pixel 3XL

In terms of specifications, the devices are assumed to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for the current year. The company may also boost the battery capacity on future smartphones as this is an upgrade which the users will surely appreciate. Fast battery charging and Qi wireless are most likely to be carried forward from their predecessors.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Pricing For European Markets Revealed

In order to get full details of the Pixel smartphones, we will have to wait till their official announcement which is expected to happen in Q3 of 2019.

June 19, 2019
Revolt RV400 Launched, First All Electric Indian MotorBike

Micromax co founder, Rahul Sharma’s independent venture Revolt Motors, has unveiled its first electric bike, the RV 400 in India which is targetted towards the youth. The pre bookings for the newly launched EV will commence on the 25th of June 2019. Interested users can book the bike from the company’s website or Amazon.in at a price of Rs 1000.

Revolt RV 400 Design and Features

The Revolt RV 400 has a familiar design owing to the fact that certain elements are inspired from popular motorcycles already available in the country including the Yamaha FZ and KTM Duke. The EV features 8 spoke wheels on both the front and rear. One notable feature of the EV is customisable artificial exhaust sound which is produced via a loudspeaker installed on the bike.

The sitting position of the Revolt RV400 appears to be quite high which provides the bike with an aggressive stance. In terms of suspension, it features a USD (upside down) front fork and a monoshock at the rear. Some segment leading features of the electric motorcycle include all LED lightning, a fully digital instrument cluster and 4G connectivity.

The Revolt RV400 is claimed to have a range of 150+ km with a top speed of 85 kmph which is purposely capped to boost range. The electric motorcycles user replaceable battery pack is located in the same spot where a conventional bike would harbour an internal combustion engine. The charging cable is equipped with a traditional 15 A plug which allows the battery to be directly charged via conventional sockets found in households.

To help users transition into the new electric ecosystem, the company will provide an option to quickly replace drained batteries with charged ones at charging stations that the company has set up across the country. Even the charging stations are currently in limited numbers, they will be increased with rising demand. Furthermore, Revolt Motors even provides an option for its customers to order fully charged batteries which will be delivered right to their home.

As the Revolt RV400 is based on a visionary approach, it supports AI or Artificial Intelligence which adapts the bike setting as per user’s driving pattern in order to churn out maximise range that the battery can offer. Another noteworthy feature about the EV is geofencing which allows the vehicle owner to create a virtual geographic boundary that it can be operated in.

The Revolt RV400 will be manufactured in the company’s Manesar, Haryana plant which is capable of producing 1,20,000 units each year. Several key details including the BHP the electric motor produces, battery wattage and price are still a mystery which will be unveiled next month.

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The Revolt RV 400 will be available in two colours Rebel Red and Cosmic Black. Even though the official price is yet to be revealed, it is expected to be priced around Rs 85,000.

June 18, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Screen Protector Reaffirms Centre Mounted Punch Hole

With each passing day, new leaks corresponding to the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro surface. Afresh, the glass screen protector of both the flagship grade devices has surfaced on Chinese social media website, Weibo, revealing key details about their front design.

The alleged screen protector of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro states that both the handsets have a centre mounted punch hole near the top bezel which houses a single selfie camera. Furthermore, they exhibit a taper towards the side which states the upcoming smartphones will have a curved display like the Galaxy S10 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. Noteworthy, the punch hole in the screen protectors is smaller in comparison to previously launched Samsung smartphones having this feature including the Galaxy A8s. Although the present leak does not reveal any specification of the Note 10 lineup, they can be derived from past leaks and reports.

In terms of screen size, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is reported to have a 6.4 inch display while the Pro variant is reported to have a 6.7 inch display. Under the hood, the devices are assumed to pack the Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 SoC which will be dependent on the region the devices are sold in. For photography, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro is claimed to have a quad rear camera setup which is also proposed by the leaked cases. According to a past leak, the devices will have a battery larger than 4,000 mAh with the Pro variant being powered by a 4,500 mAh cell.

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More details about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphone lineup are expected to be unravelled in coming days. While the exact price and specifications will be revealed at the official launch event which is expected to take place in the month of August.

June 18, 2019
Apple TV Will Gain Picture In Picture Functionality With Upcoming Update

Earlier this month, Apple held the WWDC event where it showcased the latest software versions for its consumer devices (1,2). Subsequently, the company has rolled out a developer’s beta update for the Apple TV which is reported to have a brand new feature. A Twitter user who goes by the username Nikolaj Hansen-Turton discovered that the with the latest beta update, the Apple TV has gained the functionality of Picture-in-Picture or PiP.

tvOS has PnP!!
— Nikolaj Hansen-Turton (@nikolajht) June 17, 2019

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— Nikolaj Hansen-Turton (@nikolajht) June 17, 2019

Several publications took notice of the Tweet and ran news covering the update. However, at the time, it was unclear whether it is a full fledged PiP function or just a smaller window of the video player which can be displayed while navigating through Apple TVs UI. Reports since then have claimed that the feature will allow users to stream two shows simultaneously. Though, there are some limitations of the feature.

Picture in Picture support will be limited for the content that is provided by Apple. This includes content which is purchased through iTunes, inbuilt Apple TV channels and the Apple TV+ service which will roll out later this year. The list of premium add on channels offered by Apple TV include HBO, Starz, Showtime, EPIX, Tastemade, and Smithsonian Channel.

To further clarify, if a user subscribes to HBO through Apple TV, they will be able to watch HBO in Picture-in-Picture mode when the new version of tvOS ships to the public later this year. However, if they subscribe to HBO through the HBONOW.com website and then watch the service via the third-party HBO NOW app, they won’t be able to use Picture-in-Picture mode. Although not mentioned by Apple, this exclusivity is maintained as Apple charges a commission from HBO when users subscribe to the latter’s service via Apple’s channel. Therefore, this is Apple’s strategy to push users to subscribe to paid resources via its platform

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Conclusively, this seems to be a worthwhile feature for the Apple TV that users will surely appreciate. For users to access the feature, they will have to wait till the general public software update is rolled out.

June 18, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone Launched In India

Chinese smartphone maker, Nubia launched its latest gaming smartphone the Red Magic 3 for its domestic market in the month of April. Due to the rise of mobile gaming in India, the company has launched the unique handset in the country. Speaking of uniqueness, it is the world’s first smartphone to pack a physical cooling fan.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Design and Features

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a distinguishing design with a large screen display on the front and a metal back that houses several unconventional elements. It sports a 6.65 inch AMOLED display that has an FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To take the gaming experience a step further, the device’s display has a 90 Hz refresh rate which is similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro. It also features dual front firing stereo speakers which are placed in the top and bottom bezel. Besides the earpiece cum loudspeaker, the bezel above the display houses the 16 MP selfie camera and a notification LED.

The rear panel of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is occupied an elongated fingerprint sensor, cold air input grille, customisable LED strip and a single camera setup which is comprised of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor. The right side of the device accommodates the power button, volume rockers, hot air output vent and two customisable shoulder buttons. The left side of the device harbours the Game Launcher toggle switch, proprietary magnetic connector, dual SIM card tray and secondary microphone jack.

The top of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack while the bottom is occupied by the USB Type C port and main microphone pinhole. Under the hood, the device packs the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm process. The handset is powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery which supports 27 w fast charging.

The Nubia Red Magic 3 runs on the latest Android 9 Pie operating system which is skinned with RedMagic OS 2.0. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone also has a 4D haptic vibration motor which as the name suggest provides haptic feedback while playing games. This feature is similar to game console controllers.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Price, Storage and Availability

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The Red Magic 3 will go on sale starting the 27th of June. In terms of pricing, the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 35,999; while the variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 46,999.

June 17, 2019
Future Apple Watch Will Be Able To Monitor Blood Sugar Levels

The Apple Watch was first introduced in the year 2015 which incorporates fitness tracking and health oriented capabilities including heart rate monitoring. Over the last four years, the device has seen three iterations with the current generation Apple Watch 4 being unveiled in September 2018. Three months before the expected launch date of Apple Watch 5 (name not official) some details about the future device have surfaced. Reportedly the upcoming Apple Watch will be of great use for Diabetes patient as it will be able to track blood glucose levels on the go with the flick of a wrist.

The piece of information was shared by a senior executive of Dexcom Inc that designs and manufactures continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes patients. In the year 2018, the company launched it latest device, called the Dexcom G6 it can function without any fingerstick-based calibration. For readers who are unaware, fingersticks are disposable strips which are used for checking blood sugar with the help of a Glucose meter.

The company is expected to be working on new and improved Dexcom G7 model that will directly transfer the wearer’s blood Glucose levels to the Apple Watch. The whole process will simplify the medication process for any Diabetes patient. However, the Dexcom executive did not reveal whether the G7 sensor will be integrated right into the Apple Watch or work as a separate device. Noteworthy, the current generation Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring system costs about USD 349 (around Rs 25,000). Therefore, integrating such a sensor in the Apple watch will significantly raise its price unless the company is able to develop a similar sensor with an affordable price tag.

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Conclusively, the report seems to be big news for Diabetes patients who will be able to easily track their blood Glucose with such a device. Although Apple is yet to confirm or deny the claims made by the medical equipment company.

June 17, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Cases Reaffirm Previously Leaked Design

Korean smartphone maker, Samsung will soon launch its Galaxy Note 10 Pro handset which has leaked on several instances (1,2,3). Alleged image’s of its cases have been shared on Twitter which reaffirms the previously leaked design.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Design

According to the alleged images of Galaxy Note 10 Pro’s case, the device will have a quad rear camera setup which will be divided into two separate vertically aligned modules. Unconventional to most modern smartphones, the volume rockers and the power button are placed on the left side of the device.

The bottom of the case has cutouts for the USB Type C charging port, loudspeaker grille, a microphone and a pen stylus. The top of the alleged Galaxy Note 10 Pro has two cutouts which may be for the 3.5 mm audio jack and secondary microphone. Although some reports claim that the upcoming Galaxy Note flagship from Samsung will do away with the headphone jack. All in all, the cases of the device appears real but in order to verify their authenticity, we will have to wait for the official launch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Specifications

As per past reports, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro will sport a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with QHD resolution. Talking more about the display, it is expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and a punch hole that houses the selfie camera. Similar to the Galaxy S10 lineup, the device will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 chipset. While some regions will have the Exynos 9820 SoC.

A previous leak claims that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro will be powered by a 4500 mAh battery. In order to compete with the like of the Huawei P30 Pro, the upcoming flagship handset may support 45 W fast charging.

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Conclusively, all details and features of the Galaxy flagship will be publicised at it launch event which is expected to take place in the month of August.

June 17, 2019