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  • 2019 iPhone Models To Have 12 MP Selfie Camera And Special Black Coating

    2019 iPhone Models To Have 12 MP Selfie Camera And Special Black Coating

    Apple is expected to launch the successors of its current iPhone lineup in the month of September this year. The upcoming iPhones are reported to have a different design with the introduction of three rear camera sensors unlike two on current flagship models the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max. Several leaks suggesting the aforementioned claim have previously surfaced online.

    Interestingly, a fresh report claims that the upcoming iPhone models will not only have improved rear camera setup but an enhanced selfie camera as well. The claim is the courtesy of reliable Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo who suggests the future iPhone models will have a considerably higher resolution selfie camera.

    A report published by the analyst, claims that the successor of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR will have 12 MP selfie camera. Even though Apple refrains from boasting about on paper specifications of iPhones in favour of real-world performance, iPhone’s with such high resolution front facing camera would be worth checking out. Additionally, the analyst reports that the front camera on future iPhone models will have a special black coating. The aforementioned coating will better conceal the selfie camera in the top bezel above the display. Hence, providing for a cleaner and elegant look to the device.

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    Conclusively, we will have to wait patiently in order to confirm all the reports and leaks about 2019 iPhones as their expected launch date is still distant.

  • Indian Origin Student Destroys 51,000 $ Worth Computers In US With A USB Killer

    Indian Origin Student Destroys 51,000 $ Worth Computers In US With A USB Killer

    An MBA graduate from the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York has been found guilty of destroying computer systems worth over US $ 51,000. The wrongdoer named Vishwanath Akuthota used a device called USB Killer which is originally intended to check surge protection. The offender who belongs to the state of Andhra Pradesh was visiting his alma mater after completing his studies back in the year 2017.

    The devices that were damaged by him include 7 Apple computers,  59 Windows computers and multiple monitors. The total damage is estimated to be worth over US $ 58,000 which include equipment worth US $ 51,000 and repair or installation cost of US $ 7,300. The culprit had filmed himself while killing the machines which were later used to backtrack him and as evidence of the crime. 

    What Is A USB Killer?

    A USB Killer is a compact electronic device which looks identical to a thumb drive but it consists of several electronic capacitors which can be charged via the current from the connected device. The device once charged, outputs a high voltage current which is capable of rendering the unprotected device unusable. A USB killer is a legally purchasable device which is designed to test the surge protection of various electronic goods.

    However, a USB killer can only harm devices which can receive electric current. The devices which are equipped with components that prevent the reception of current would go unharmed to such killer USB drives. Noteworthy, these devices are completely legal and can be ordered from Amazon with a simple click. 

    Penance On The Offender

    Also Read: OnePlus 7 Pro Leaked In All Its Glory By Casemaker

    The former student has been found guilty to numerous charges and is liable to US $ 2,50,000 in fines. Reports state that the offender might even be sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment. 

     
  • OnePlus 7 Pro Leaked In All Its Glory By Casemaker

    OnePlus 7 Pro Leaked In All Its Glory By Casemaker

    Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus will soon launch the successor of the OnePlus 6T which was launched last year. Surprisingly, reports claim that the company will launch two smartphones instead of one with the upcoming launch cycle. The expected devices are allegedly called the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. As the name suggests, the Pro variant will be the beefed-up alternative of the standard smartphone. The OnePlus 7 Pro was previously reported to have a considerably different design in comparison to its predecessor and fresh listing on a case makers website support the claim. The listing on the website is detailed enough to exhibit what the device will look like from all angles. 

    OnePlus 7 Pro Design

    According to the listing on MobileFun, the front of the OnePlus 7 Pro is reminiscent of the OnePlus 6T which houses a large screen display with minimal bezels. However, the noticeable difference in the upcoming device is a lack of waterdrop notch. Unlike the OnePlus 6T, the expected device has a pop up style selfie camera like the one present on the Vivo V15 Pro.

     

    The placement of ports and switches on the OnePlus 7 Pro is similar to its predecessor. The bottom of the device is occupied by the speaker grille, USB C port and the microphone pinhole. The right side of the handset houses the power button and the mute switch, while its left side houses the volume rockers.

    The case listing of the OnePlus 7 Pro reveals that it features triple rear cameras which are arranged in a vertical arrangement. The third camera on the smartphone might be a TOF sensor which helps in capturing depth information. All in all the device looks attractive and a worthy upgrade, even though will have to wait till it is officially announced. 

    OnePlus 7 Pro Price and Launch Date

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    OnePlus has not yet put a launch date on the OnePlus 7 Pro, however, reports claim it will be launched on 14th of May. The exact price of the device will only be launched at the time of its official launch. But, going by its features and reports it will be priced between the 45 and 50k price bracket in India. 

  • Microsoft Launches Surface Hub 2S With 50 Inch Display

    Microsoft Launches Surface Hub 2S With 50 Inch Display

    Microsoft is mostly known for its software products which mainly include Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office suite. However, in the last few years, it has launched a variety of innovative hardware products under the Surface lineup which includes laptops, tablets, headphones, AIO (All In One) computers. One distinctive product from the lineup was the Surface Hub which is a collaborative computing device for modern offices. In simple words, it is a large screen device running Windows OS which intends to improve productivity in a workspace. In an event held on the 17th of April, Microsoft launched its successor which carries the Surface Hub 2s moniker. The newly launched device is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, both in terms of design and specifications.

    Microsoft Surface Hub 2s Design And Features

    In terms of design, the Microsoft Surface Hub 2s is reminiscent of a large screen TV mounted on a steel tubing frame with castor wheels. It measures 1097 x 741 x 76 mm and tips the scale at 28 kg. The device features a 50 inch 4K IPS LCD display that has a 3:2 aspect ratio and an anti-glare coating. In contrast, the original Surface Hub had a 55-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The newly launched device is kitted with an 8th Generation Intel Core i5 Quad Core processor. In terms of memory and storage, it has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of SSD.

    The Microsoft Surface Hub 2s ships with the Surface Hub 2 Pen which can be used as a stylus to write on the display and control several functions of the device. It also has a detachable Hub 2 camera which apparently can be used for video conferencing in a workspace. Input-Output ports on the device include USB A port, Mini Display Out, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI Out and 4 x USB C ports. In terms of connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 and maracas display technology.

    Also Read: Facebook Admits To Have “Unintentionally Uploaded” 1.5 Million Email Addresses Without Consent

    The Microsoft Surface Hub 2s smart whiteboard is priced at US $ 8,999 (Rs 6,26,000) and it will start shipping in the month of June this year. 

  • Samsung Galaxy A60 With Punch Hole Display Launched In China

    Samsung Galaxy A60 With Punch Hole Display Launched In China

    Korean smartphone giant, Samsung is adding new devices to the Galaxy A lineup like an uncontrollable flood. The company without any prior indication has launched the Galaxy A60 smartphone in China. The key highlighting feature of the newly launched handset is a punch hole display that houses the selfie camera. As the name suggests, the Galaxy A60 is placed between the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A70. 

    Samsung Galaxy A60 Looks And Features

    The Samsung Galaxy A60 has an attractive design with front glass and rear plastic construction. On the front of the smartphone sits a 6.3 inch LCD display which is surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. The thin bezels provide the device with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.8 percent. As previously mentioned, it has a punch hole in the display which houses a 32 MP selfie camera. 

    The rear of the Samsung Galaxy A60 has a 3D glasstic design which is staple to Galaxy A lineup. The rear panel of the smartphone houses the Samsung branding, fingerprint scanner and triple camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of a 32 MP primary sensor, 8 MP ultra wide sensor, TOF (Time Of Flight) Sensor and a LED flash. It runs on the Samsung OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

    Under the hood, the Galaxy A60 features the Snapdragon 675 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. The handset is powered by a 3500 mAh battery which supports 25w fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4g VoLTE, USB Type-C and NFC. 

    Samsung Galaxy A60 Price, Colours & Storage Variants

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

    The Samsung Galaxy A60 is available in three colour options which include Pink, Indigo and Sky Blue. The smartphone is available in the following storage variants:

    • 6 GB + 64 GB 
    • 6 GB + 128 GB

    The price of the top end variant is CNY 1,999 (Rs 20,700) while the price for the base variant is currently unavailable. 

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Registers Highest Overall Score In DxOMark

    Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Registers Highest Overall Score In DxOMark

    Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event in the month of February. The newly launched devices include the S10e, standard S10, S10+ and the S10 5G. All variants of the S10 lineup are laden with praiseworthy features, especially the high-end S10 5G. To add up to the Galaxy S10 5G’s prowess, DxOMark has ranked the smartphone on top of its charts. 

    Galaxy S10 5G Camera Composition

    The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G features an outrageous number of cameras which rounds up to a total of six. Out of the six cameras, four are placed on the rear, while the remaining two are placed in Infinity-O notch on the front of the display. The quad rear camera is comprised of a 12 MP primary sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor, f/2.4 aperture equipped 12 MP telephoto sensor and a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor which captures depth information. The dual front camera of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 10 MP sensor and a TOF camera. 

    Galaxy S10 5G DxOMark Results

    As previously mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has registered the highest DxOMark overall score of 112 points. Notably, the score is equivalent to the remarkable camera beast, the P30 Pro from Huawei. Though, it lags behind the latter by 2 points in the photo score which is mainly due to 5X optical zoom support on the P30 Pro.

    Also Read: Sony PlayStation 5 With 8K Graphics Teased In An Interview

    However, the S10 5G bounces back in the video department where it surpasses the P30 Pro by 3 points, consecutively balancing the odds. All in all the Galaxy S10 5G is one of the best smartphones currently up for grabs and Samsung has definitely hit a home run with the device. 

     

  • PUBG Mobile v0.12.0 Update Introduces New Weapons, Enhanced Zombie Mode And More

    PUBG Mobile v0.12.0 Update Introduces New Weapons, Enhanced Zombie Mode And More

    PUBG Mobile has become one of the most popular smartphone games of all times. The game is free to download and highly engrossing which has led to its wild success. A couple of months ago, the game received an update that introduced zombies which further contributed to its popularity. The company is now set to roll out another update, v0.12.0 of the game which brings new weapons, game modes and enhanced zombie mode. 

    PUBG Mobile v0.12.0 Changelog

    Spectate Friends- As the name suggests, the feature will allow users to spectate live matches of their friends. Even though the spectating feature was previously available, it was limited only to teammates who were part of the same squad in a given match. The new update will allow users to spectate friends even if they never entered a match with them. Undoubtedly, this long demanded feature which will further boost the popularity of the game. 

    Survive Till Dawn- This feature is concerned with the aforementioned zombie mode which is very famous amongst players. This gaming mode will get new weapons and monsters with the latest update which will enhance its engagement factor. The new weapons that are added in this mode include the RPG-7 rocket launcher and Liquid Nitrogen grenade. The nitrogen grenade will freeze the zombies which will make them easier to kill. 

    Darkest Night- One noteworthy change the latest update introduces is the “Darkest Night”. In this mode, the players will not only need to survive the zombie rush but they need to stay in confined sections. As the toxic gas outside buildings will rapidly deteriorate health. 

    Spring Theme- As the name suggests, the new update brings the new spring theme to the gameplay. Even though this change is only cosmetic which does not alter any functionality, it is a desirable change for users whose eyes have become sore playing in the same environment continually. 

    Rollout Date

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    The official statement from the team at PUBG states that the game will be taken offline for maintenance on April 16, from 00:00:00 to 08:00:00 (UTC). The new version of the game will be available starting the 17th of April. Players who download the update before 23rd of April will get Outfit Box III and 1,888 BP reward points.

  • Motorola Razr Foldable Phone Launch Imminent Suggests Bluetooth SIG Listing

    Motorola Razr Foldable Phone Launch Imminent Suggests Bluetooth SIG Listing

    Motorola is soon expected to launch the modern avatar of its flip phone, the Moto Razr from the year 2004. There have been rumblings about a contemporary foldable Moto Razr for quite some time – some of it directly from the company. The upcoming smartphone was previously speculated to launch in the month of February, which apparently did not happen. However, a fresh listing of the Moto Razr on the Bluetooth SIG website suggests that its launch is imminent. 

    Bluetooth SIG And Its Significance

    Bluetooth SIG, short for Bluetooth Special Interest Group is the standards organisation that supervises the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies to manufacturers. It is mandatory for smartphone OEMs to get its devices certified with the organisation before they are launched. Consequently, the fresh listing of the Moto Razr suggests that its launch is imminent. In accordance with past claims, the listing also reveals, the upcoming smartphone will initially be offered via the Verizon telecom provider from the US. 

    Motorola Razr Features and Price

    Although the Bluetooth SIG does not reveal any specifications of the Moto Razr, they were leaked in the past. The upcoming smartphone will reportedly feature a 6.2 inch OLED inner display that has a pixel density of 2142 x 876 px. It will also have a smaller cover display that has a pixel density of 800 x 600 px. The smartphone will be kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU.

    The upcoming foldable Moto Razr will reportedly be powered by a 2730 mAh battery which will support fast charging. In terms of memory and storage, it will be available in two storage options which are as follows: 

    • 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
    • 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A80 India Launch Early Next Month With Aggressive Price

    The official price of the handset will only be publicised at the time of its official launch. However, past reports claim that it will be priced at US$ 1200 (Rs. 83,544). Making it significantly more affordable in comparison to other foldable smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X.

  • Benchmarks Of HTC’s Upcoming Mid Range Smartphone Leak

    Benchmarks Of HTC’s Upcoming Mid Range Smartphone Leak

    HTC is a Taiwanese company which is best known for its Android smartphones. Due to fierce competition from Chinese competitors like Oppo and Xiaomi, its sales have fallen sharply in the last few years. Speculations following the sales drop claimed that the company might exit the smartphone business altogether, but leaked benchmarks of a smartphone with contemporary specs suggest otherwise. The unreleased smartphone has been spotted on two major benchmark websites, Geekbench and Antutu which reveal its key features. 

    Benchmark Results

    The unreleased HTC smartphone has been listed as model number “HTC 2Q7A100” on both the benchmarking websites. The specifications of the unreleased smartphone suggest it will be a mid-range device which will compete with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50. According to the listing, it features the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU.

    The mysterious HTC smartphone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which might be further expandable via a microSD card. Even though the listing does not reveal the screen size of the upcoming device, it reveals an FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. In the Antutu listing, it registers a worthy score of 169617 points and a score of 6979 points in Geekbench.  

    Expected Launch & Price
    HTC U11+a
    HTC U11+

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    Unfortunately, HTC has not confirmed the authenticity of the leak, therefore, guessing the launch date and price is hard. Albeit, the specifications of the smartphone suggest it will be priced under the Rs 20k mark. 

     

  • SpaceX Launches and Lands Three Falcon Heavy Rocket Boosters Successfully

    SpaceX Launches and Lands Three Falcon Heavy Rocket Boosters Successfully

    SpaceX short for Space Exploration Technologies Corp is a privately held American aerospace manufacturer which was founded in the year 2002. The company has been rigorously working towards driving down the costs of space transportation by developing reusable space crafts and spacecraft parts. On 11th of April, 2019, the company achieved a noteworthy milestone which is the successful landing of three rocket cores on Earth.

    What Is A Rocket Core?

     

    A booster rocket is the first stage engine of a multistage launch vehicle which is used to drive the whole rocket unit out of earth’s orbit. Once the whole unit crosses the orbit, the booster separates itself from the main rocket body that carries the payload. Once separated, the rocket core enters the earth’s orbit once again which may or may not be reused depending on its landing.

    Why Is The SpaceX Achievement Significant?

    As previously mentioned, the company was able to successfully land all three rocket cores from the Falcon Heavy rocket. It is the first time that the company is able to achieve this feat. Last year in the month of February, the company tried to accomplish the same landing which failed due to one Rocket core running out of fuel. Consequently, the rocket core slammed into the ocean thereby rendering unusable.

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    As per reports, SpaceX was able to achieve this successful landing due to the fact that all three boosters used for this flight were upgraded versions of the company’s rockets known as Block 5. The new versions are tweaked in a manner which optimises their reusability. Therefore, the company can quickly and easily turn them around for future flights.

  • Full Details Of The Realme 3 Pro Leak Before Official Announcement

    Full Details Of The Realme 3 Pro Leak Before Official Announcement

    Realme was started a sub-brand of the Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo in the year 2018. Soon after launching its first handset, the Realme 1, it separated from its parent company turning into an independent brand. In a short period since its initial launch, the company has launched several smartphones which have been warmly welcomed by consumers. Last month, the company launched the Realme 3, the second successor of the original Realme 1. Unexpectedly, a senior Realme executive confirmed that the company will soon launch a beefed up variant of the Realme 3 which will be called the Realme 3 Pro. A short while ago, in a Twitter post, the company announced that the upcoming smartphone will launch on the 22nd of April. Surprisingly, the specifications of the Realme 3 Pro have been leaked on Twitter before its official announcement.  

    Realme 3 Pro Specifications
    Realme 3 With 3d Gradient Back

    According to the leak, the Realme 3 Pro has a 6.3 inch LCD display that has a water drop notch up top. Noteworthy, the smartphone also has Corning Gorilla Glass protection to safeguard it against scratches. The water drop notch on the front of the smartphone accommodates the selfie camera which has a resolution of 16 MP.

    Realme U1 With Waterdrop Notch

    The Realme 3 Pro is reported to have a plastic body that has a 3D gradient design like its younger sibling the Realme 3. The smartphone also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped Sony IMX519 16 MP sensor, 5 MP depth sensor and an LED flash.

     

    The leakster claims the Realme 3 Pro is powered by a 4,230 mAh battery which supports 20 W VOOC charging. The smartphone will be kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. Another noteworthy feature of the upcoming smartphone is its triple slot tray which can accommodate dual SIM cards and a microSD card simultaneously. 

    Realme 3 Pro Price and Storage Variants

    Also Read: Renders Of The Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL Leaked On Twitter

    The Twitter post claims the Realme 3 Pro will be available in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 13,999
    • 6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 15,999

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy A40 Launched, Octa Core CPU And 4 GB RAM In Tow

    Samsung Galaxy A40 Launched, Octa Core CPU And 4 GB RAM In Tow

    Korean electronics giant, Samsung has been on a smartphone launching frenzy lately. The company has populated its Galaxy A lineup with numerous smartphones which range from the budget segment to the premium segment. On the 10th of 2019, Samsung launched two premium smartphones, namely the Galaxy A70 and the Galaxy A80 at an event in Thailand. Later that evening, the company unveiled two other smartphones in the UK which include the Galaxy A40 and the A20e.

    Galaxy A40 Design And Features

    The newly launched Galaxy A40 is highly reminiscent of its siblings from the Galaxy A lineup. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.9 inch Super AMOLED display with Infinity U notch which houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP sensor. The rear panel of the handset is made out of glossy plastic which Samsung refers to as a ‘3D Glasstic’ design. The rear side of the smartphone harbours the company branding, oval shaped fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup.

    The dual rear camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy A40 is comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor and an LED flash. In addition to the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, it also supports face unlock technology. The smartphone is powered by a 3,100 mAh battery which supports 15 w fast charging.

    Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A40 features the Lassen O+ octa-core processor which has a clock speed of 1.8 GHz. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack, NFC, GPS and a bottom mounted Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer. The handset runs on Samsung’s One UI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

    Galaxy A40 Price, Colours and Storage Variants

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    The Samsung Galaxy A40 is available in four colour options which include Black, White, Coral and Blue. In terms of memory and storage, the handset has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 512 GB via the dedicated MicroSD slot. The handset is currently available in the UK at a price of € 250 (Rs 19,500) and is soon expected to debut in India.

  • The Lenovo Z6 Pro Will Be A Gaming Smartphone Hints Official Teaser

    The Lenovo Z6 Pro Will Be A Gaming Smartphone Hints Official Teaser

    Lenovo will soon launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Z6 Pro which is touted to have top of the line specifications. For a long period of time, the company has been boasting about the features of the anticipated flagship. On the 10th of April, a post shared on Chinese social media website, Weibo confirmed that the upcoming device will be unveiled on the 23rd of April. A subsequent post shared on the same account revealed that the Z6 Pro is developed in collaboration with members of Legion brand.

    Surprisingly, Legion is a lineup of laptop and desktop computers owned by Lenovo which primarily have a focus on gaming. Therefore, apart from being a traditional flagship, the Z6 Pro will also have certain elements which will allow it to be a worthy gaming smartphone. Unfortunately, the post does not reveal any gaming-centric features of the smartphone. However, going by the traits of other gaming handsets, the Z6 Pro is expected to have the following features:

    Large Screen Display With A High Refresh Rate

    Unquestionably, the display is one of the most important features of any smartphone. Certainly, the display of a gaming-centric smartphone should be bright and have a high refresh rate. Accordingly, the Z6 Pro is likely to have a vivid panel which uses OLED technology and has a high refresh rate in comparison to traditional smartphones.

    Large Battery and Fast Charging

    The battery is the power source of a smartphone and playing games on one can drain it at a rapid pace. Notably, batteries on modern handsets have a generous capacity, there is more to it than just capacity which is the rate of charging. Consequently, the Z6 Pro is likely to be powered by a large size battery which supports fast charging. 

    Gaming Oriented Accessories and Peripherals
    Black Shark Gaming Phone

    Although not yet confirmed, Lenovo might develop some gaming peripherals like a gamepad for the Z6 Pro. The plausibility of this turning into reality is considerably high as previously launch gaming smartphones like Blach Shark support such accessories. 

    Confirmed Features Of The Lenovo Z6 Pro

    Also Read: Oppo Reno Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Launched

    As previously mentioned Lenovo has confirmed some key features of the Z6 Pro. The forthcoming device will be the first Lenovo device to be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process. Another feature, that the anticipated smartphone will have is the Hyper Video feature. All not much details about this feature are currently available, the video shared by the company suggests some sort of slo mo video recording technology. All in all, the Z6 Pro seems to be a worthy flagship which will launch soon. 

     

  • Oppo Reno Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Launched

    Oppo Reno Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Launched

    Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo has finally launched its highly teased smartphone, the Oppo Reno in China. Surprisingly the company has launched two different variants which have a similar design but different features and price tag. The more affordable and less feature rich variant carries the ‘standard’ suffix while the high-end variant carries the ’10x Zoom’ suffix. One stand out feature that both the smartphones have is a shark fin style pop up camera. As the name suggests the selfie camera of the smartphone extends from the top side which is reminiscent of a shark fin. Except for price, the main differences between the two newly launched smartphones are battery capacity, screen size, processor and number of rear cameras.

    Oppo Reno Design and Features

    Both Oppo Reno smartphones, the standard variant and the 10x have an elegant design accrediting to their large screen display which is surrounded with ultra-thin bezels. The former has 6.4 inch AMOLED display while the latter has a 6.6 inch AMOLED display. The smartphones have an impressive screen to body ratio of 93.1% which they are able to attain due to the aforementioned shark fin styled selfie camera. The shark fin style extension house a 16 MP camera sensor and is operated electronically. Oppo claims that the popup selfie camera can easily last a lifecycle of 3,00,000 times. Therefore, users do not need to worry about its durability.

    The Oppo Reno ’10x zoom’ variant is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC while the ‘standard’ variant is kitted with Snapdragon 710 SoC. Chipsets on both the smartphone variants have worthy Octa-Core CPU which can perform intensive tasks smoothly. The more affordable variant is powered by a 3765 mAh battery while the premium variant is powered by a 4065 mAh battery. Notably, both the variants support Oppo’s proprietary VOOC 3.0 charging technology. VOOC 3.0 allows the device to be charged with a maximum power of 20 w which is equivalent to OnePlus’s dash charge.

    Oppo Reno Standard Variant

    The rear panel of both the Oppo Reno variant is made out of glass which houses the rear camera setup and the company branding. One key difference between the two devices is the number of rear-facing cameras. The ‘standard’ variant of the newly launched smartphone has 2 rear facing cameras while the ’10x zoom variant’ has an addition 13 MP periscopic camera which offers 10x lossless zoom capabilities. Except for the periscopic camera, both variants have a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor.

    Both variants of the Oppo Reno run on ColosOS 6.0 which is based on top of Android 9 Pie. Connectivity options on both variants of the smartphone include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, NFC and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. Both the ‘standard’ and ’10x zoom’ variants of the Oppo Reno also have an in-display fingerprint sensor. 

    Price, Colours and Storage Options

    Also Read: Huawei P30 Pro Smartphone With Periscope Camera Launched In India

    Both the models of the Oppo Reno are available in four colour options which include Nebula Purple, Extreme Night Black, Peach and Sea Green. Both handsets are available in three storage variants for which the price is as follows: 

    Oppo Reno Standard Variant Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Variant
    6 GB + 128 GB – Chinese Yuan 2,999 (Rs 30,800) 6 GB + 128 GB – Chinese Yuan 3,999 (Rs 42,000)
    6 GB + 256 GB – Chinese Yuan 3,299 (Rs 34,000) 6 GB + 256 GB – Chinese Yuan 4,499 (Rs 46,300)
    8 GB + 256 GB – Chinese Yuan 3,599 (Rs 37,000) 8 GB + 256 GB – Chinese Yuan 4,799 (Rs 49,500)

     

     

  • Xiaomi To Soon Launch An Affordable 4K 50 Inch TV In India

    Xiaomi To Soon Launch An Affordable 4K 50 Inch TV In India

    In the month of January this year, Xiaomi extended its Mi TV lineup in India by launching the 55-inch Mi TV 4X Pro and 43-inch Mi TV 4A Pro. Soon after their launch, the company launched yet another affordable TV, the 32 inch 4A Pro. According to a notable tipster on Twitter, the company is now planning to launch another TV, the 50-inch Mi TV 4A which has a 4K UHD display. 

    Mi TV 4A 50-Inch Features

    Interestingly, the Mi TV 4A 50-inch is not a new product as it was previously launched in China last year. Nevertheless, it offers most features that are expected of a 50 inch UHD television. According to the source, the upcoming TV will carry a different moniker in India and will be price below the Mi TV 4X Pro variants.

    In terms of design, the Mi TV 4A 50 inch has a sleek look with thin bezels surrounding the large display. The display panel has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 px and a static contrast ratio of 5000:1. It has a 178 degree wide viewing angle and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Noteworthy, the upcoming TV also supports HDR10+ content. Under the hood, it is kitted with the 64-bit Amlogic L962 chipset with four 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 cores along with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage.

    In terms of connectivity, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A has 802.11 Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.2, three HDMI ports, two USB ports, AV in, Ethernet port, and S/PDIF audio output. Similar to other Mi TV 4A models, the upcoming TV runs the company’s custom PatchWall UI which offers a wide variety of content in numerous languages.

    Mi TV 4A 50-Inch Price

    Also Read: Apple Watch Saves Another 23-Year Old’s Life

    The India specific pricing of the Mi TV 4A 50-Inch will be announced at the time of its official launch which is assumed to happen soon. Though, it can be priced similar to its Chinese counterpart which costs Yuan 2099 (Rs. 22,000).

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