Author: Sahil Kapoor

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab S5e With AKG Acoustics
Samsung is all set to launch its 2019 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S10 lineup along with a foldable smartphone. The new devices will be launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for the 20th of February. Days before the event, the company has announced yet another praiseworthy product in the form of Galaxy Tab S5e.

Galaxy Tab S5e Design and Features

The Galaxy Tab S5e has a modern design with thin bezels around the display and a sleek side profile. The table measures 245 x 160 x 5.5 mm and tips the scale at 400 grams. On the front of the device sits a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display that has a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 287 ppi. The top bezel of the tablet houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera that has a pixel size of 1.12 ultra micron. The large pixel size camera sensor enables the device to capture well-lit pictures even in unfavourable lighting conditions.

The right side of the Galaxy Tab S5e houses the volume rockers, SIM card slot and the power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor. The device has a total of four speakers, out of which two sit on top and two sit on the bottom. The rear of the tablet is occupied by a 13 MP camera, Samsung branding and AKG logo. AKG is an Austrian company that is famous for its headphones and microphones. The company is now owned by Samsung and the logo behind the Galaxy Tab S5e conveys that the device has admirable audio output. The device can also capture 2160p videos at 30fps from the rear camera and 1080p videos at 30fps from the front shooter.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S5e packs the Snapdragon 670 SoC which is comprised of Adreno 612 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. Connectivity options on the tablet include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It runs on Android 8 Oreo which is skinned with Samsung’s own UI. The device is powered by a mammoth 7,040 mAh battery that also supports fast charging. In terms of memory and storage, the tablet is offered in two storage variants which are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
In addition to the inbuilt storage, the device also supports memory expansion up to 512 GB via a microSD card.

Galaxy Tab S5e Price and Colours

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is available in three colour options which include Black, Silver and Gold. It is available in both LTE and Non-LTE options for which the price is as follows:
- Wi-Fi – $399.99 (around Rs 28,500)
- Wi-Fi+LTE- $541 (around Rs 38,600)
February 16, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Launched In India

Samsung has launched a rugged tablet in India called Galaxy Tab Active 2 which is mainly targetted towards the B2B segment. Reputably, the rugged tablet is MIL-STD-810G compliant which ensures that it can easily withstand extreme weather conditions and accidental drops or falls. The device is also IP68 rated which makes it dustproof and waterproof. The watertight properties of the tablet are guaranteed up to 1.5 m underwater submersion for 30 minutes.

Galaxy Tab Active 2 Design and Features

The Galaxy Tab Active 2 has a tough and sturdy build with rear plastic and font glass construction. It measures 127.6 x 214.7 x 9.9 mm and tips the scale at 415 g. The tablet has thin left and right bezels while the top and bottom bezels are quite prominent. It has three physical Android navigation keys that are housed in the bottom front bezel. The top bezel of the device carries the company branding and a 5 MP selfie camera with auto-focus support. It also has a single rear camera setup which consists of an 8 MP sensor and LED flash.

The right side of the Galaxy Tab Active 2 is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while the bottom side is occupied by a 3.5 mm audio jack, loudspeaker grille, and a USB Type-C port. The rear of the rugged tablet has a distinctive design which provides it with a tough look. The 4,450 mAh battery and SIM card slot are concealed behind the removable back panel which is sealed shut with the help of four hex screws. In terms of memory and storage, it has 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

On the front of the Galaxy Tab Active 2, sits an 8 inch LCD display which has a 16:10 aspect ratio. The tablet is kitted with Exynos 7870 chipset which is manufactured using 14 nm manufacturing process. The chipset consists of Mali-T830 GPU and a Cortex A53 Octa-Core CPU which is clocked at 1.6 GHz. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 4G VoLTE, GPS, and NFC. The tablet also has a fingerprint sensor which is built into the home button that sits on its front. The device is bundled with a stylus that allows for easy operability if the user has wet or dirty hands. It also has Samsung’s Knox security which is an enterprise security solution that secures the data stored on the device.

Galaxy Tab Active 2 Price and Availablity

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The Galaxy Tab Active 2 is available in a single Black colour variant and is priced at Rs 50,990. It will available for purchase from mid-March.

February 16, 2019
Energizer Max18K Pop Offers Up to 2 Days Of Video Playback

Energizer is a pioneer in EESD technologies (electrical energy storage device) and is one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers. In the year 2010, it entered the feature phone and smartphone market. The devices sold by the company are touted to be durable, powerful and innovate. Till now, Energizer devices have been unable to make a mark in the heavily crowded mobile industry. However, it is expected to change soon as the company has declared to launch several feature loaded smartphones at the upcoming MWC 2019. One noteworthy smartphone out of the bunch is the “Power Max P18K Pop” which packs a mammoth 18,000 mAh battery. Reportedly, the device can churn out a video playback time of over two days.

Power Max P18K Pop Features and Design

The Power Max P18K Pop has an elegant design with an edge-to-edge display and dual pop-up selfie cameras. It sports a 6.2-inch display which has a Full HD resolution a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 407 ppi. The dual pop-up selfie camera setup is a comprised of 16 MP main sensor and an additional 2 MP sensor. The smartphone has a triple rear camera setup that consists of 16 MP + 5MP + 2MP sensors which can also shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.

Under the hood, the Power Max P18K Pop packs the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC which is also present on devices like the Realme U1. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM which also supports memory expansion via a microSD card. The key highlighting feature of the Power Max P18K Pop is its 18,000 mAh battery that supports 18 w quick charging. The device promises up to 50 days of standby, 4 days of continuous playback or 2 days of non-stop video playback.

Noteworthy, the smartphone has a very thick side profile that measures 18 mm. The handset runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and has a bottom mounted USB Type-C port which is used for charging and data transfer.

Also Read: Redmi To Launch The Note 7 In India On February 28

The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, along with 25 more Energizer model is set to launch at the upcoming MWC event which is scheduled for 25-28 February.

February 15, 2019
Xiaomi Speaks Out Loud About Its Foldable Smartphone

In the month of January, a Senior Xiaomi executive shared a video of an intriguing device on the Chinese social media website, Weibo. The video demonstrates a distinctive smartphone that unfolds into a large screen tablet. Unlike foldable smartphone concepts and patents from OEMs like Samsung and LG, the Xiaomi device has a unique handling mechanism. While the hands-on video of the smart device was turning a lot of heads the company executives maintained a silent vow. The Global PR team of the company has now shared an official statement that addresses the innovative device.

Xiaomi’s Addressal

The Xiaomi PR team addresses the uncommon double folding smartphone as its newest innovation. The press release reveals that the foldable screen of the futuristic device has been co-developed by Xiaomi and its supply chain partner. The company claims that except for the foldable screen, its software adaptation, folding mechanism, and design has been independently developed in-house. The letter notifies that Xiaomi has conducted extensive research while developing a robust folding mechanism for the upcoming device. It also states that this modern feat is indeed a product of individual contribution from each segment of the industrial chain.

Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone Design and Launch Date

The double folding smartphone from Xiaomi has a striking look with thin bezels on all sides. The device when in its folded state is pocketable and easy to carry like any conventional smartphone. However, as soon as the foldable screen on its either side is unfolded it transforms into a large screen tablet. This aspect of the device opens up a whole new world of possibilities what a portable device can deliver.

Also Read: Nokia 9 Leaked Through Android Enterprise Listing

Unluckily, Xiaomi has not revealed the launch date of the double folding smartphone. Though it is likely that the company publically showcases such a device at the upcoming MWC which is scheduled for 25-28 February.

You can read the full letter below.

Xiaomi’s Global PR Team official statement: The double folding smartphone is the latest innovation by Xiaomi. One of the key components of the phone, the flexible folding screen, is co-developed by Xiaomi and its supply chain partner. Aside from the screen, its design, folding mechanism and MIUI adaptation are independently developed by us.

Xiaomi is first in the world to present a double folding smartphone and has conquered the technical challenges posed in its three different form factors – double folded, single folded, and tablet form. Prior to finding the best solution, Xiaomi has conducted extensive research and experiments to develop a robust folding mechanism that will allow the flexible screen to withstand mechanical stress.

Each innovation is the result of joint, cumulative R&D efforts from supply chain partners and the device manufacturer. It is misguided to think a folding screen can be easily turned into a folding smartphone without significant breakthroughs in technology. Each segment of the industrial chain has its unique contribution. Xiaomi believes that innovative products and great user experience are made possible with sound collaboration and participation from all parties.

February 12, 2019
Google Pixel 3A Spotted On Geekbench

Google Pixel is a range of consumer electronic devices developed by Google that run either Android or Chrome operating system. Late last year, the company launched its third iterations of the Pixel smartphones in the form of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Soon after the launch of the devices, the internet was flooded with news about affordable variants of the same. Previously a hands-on video of an unreleased Google device, allegedly the Pixel 3 Lite was exposed online. Unfortunately, that device has not seen the light of the day till now. Another low specced variant of the Google Pixel 3, the Pixel 3A has been spotted on Geekbench revealing its key specifications.

Google Pixel 3A Specifications

The Geekbench listing was first uploaded on 10 February and it clearly specifies the name of the device which is Google Pixel 3A. The device packs the ‘MSM8953’ SoC which is the codename for Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The chipset comprises of an Adreno 506 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU which has the base frequency of 1.8 GHz.

In terms of memory, the Google Pixel 3A has 2 GB of RAM which is likely to be paired with 32 GB or 64 GB of inbuilt storage. Like past Pixel smartphones, the upcoming device is also assumed to miss out on the option for memory expansion via an external card. Noteworthy, the Google Pixel 3A gets a single-core score of 732 points and a multi-core score of 3184 points. Although the scores of the upcoming Google device seem unimpressive, it is noteworthy that Pixel smartphones run on vanilla Android and have no bloatware applications installed. Therefore, the device can work well in terms of real-world performance.

Google Pixel 3A Launch Date and Price

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Sadly, Google has not yet announced the launch date of the Pixel 3A. It is plausible that the company unveils the smartphone at its upcoming Google I/O event which is scheduled for 7-9 May. Going by the specifications of the device, it is expected to be priced between the US $ 300-400 price bracket.

February 12, 2019
Full Specs Of The Galaxy S10 Plus Leak Before Official Announcement

Korean Electronics Giant, Samsung will soon launch its 2019 flagship smartphone lineup. The upcoming devices will carry the Galaxy S10 branding and will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for 20 February and will be held in San Francisco, USA. The company is expected to launch four smartphones in the flagship lineup which include the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ and 5G-compatible Galaxy S10 X. The devices have been subjected to several leaks but a fresh leak has revealed all the technical specifications of the Galaxy S10+.

via @evleaks

Galaxy S10+ Specifications

The specifications of the Galaxy S10+ were shared on Twitter (see source below). The device sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and HDR 10+ support. For protection against scratches and cracks, the display of the Galaxy S10 has Gorilla Glass 6.

The Galaxy S10+, like the Galaxy A9, has a total number of five cameras. Out of which three are placed on the rear while the remaining two are placed on the front. The triple rear camera setup of the Galaxy S10+ is comprised of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor, an f/1.5 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor, and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor. The dual front camera setup of the device is housed in the Infinity-O notch which is comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 10 MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S10+ features the Exynos 9820 SoC which is constituted of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Mali G76 MP12 GPU. The phone is powered by a 4,100 mAh battery which is likely to support hi-speed charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1 Type-C port, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and NFC.

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In terms of memory and storage, the Galaxy S10+ has 512 GB of inbuilt UFS 2.1 storage and 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM that has a clock frequency of 2133 MHz. In addition to the 512 GB + 6 GB storage option, Samsung is also expected to offer the handset in several other options. Noteworthy, the device also has IP68 certification that makes it dustproof and resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes.

February 11, 2019
Benq EL2870U 4K Gaming Monitor, Features & Review
As the supply for high-quality video content increases, more companies have started offering 4K video capable monitor and TVs. BenQ has launched the EL2870U monitor in India which is packed with features, has a sturdy build and supports 4K video.

Specifications and Build

The BenQ EL2870U has a quality plastic build that feels solid and sturdy. It measures 657.9 x 476.27 x 194.6 mm and has a net weight of 5.7 kg. The 4K monitor has thick bezels on all four sides which due to their dark colour feel less intrusive. The bottom bezel of the monitor has a metal strip which looks very attractive and carries the company branding.

As the name suggests, the BenQ EL2870U has a 28 inch TN panel that has a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px and a pixel density of 158 ppi. The display panel has a native contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a maximum brightness level of 300 nits. It has a typical DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) of 12,000,000:1 and supports a 60 Hz refresh rate.

The rear of BenQ EL2870U has universal VESA mounts which allow the monitor to be easily mounted to walls or flat surfaces. The 4K monitor also has dual bottom firing speakers that can produce a maximum sound output of 2 watts each. In terms of connectivity, the BenQ monitor has the following ports:
- 2x HDMI
- 1.4 Display Port
- Power Port
- 3.5mm Audio Out
Features

The BenQ EL2870U 4K monitor is packed with features which range from super-resolution mode to low blue light technology. In super-resolution mode, the monitor simulates high-resolution picture quality by increasing the pixel density of low-resolution standard-definition content for better clarity.

As the name suggests, low blue light technology can filter the amount of blue light that the display panel emits. This feature reduces the strain that is put on eyes while viewing the display for extended periods of time. The monitor offers four different viewing modes which the user can choose as per their needs. The different modes are as follows:
- Multimedia
- Web-surfing
- Office
- Reading
The BenQ EL2870U 4K monitor supports HDR video and B.I+ technology (Brightness Intelligence). With the help of B.I+ technology, the display panel of the monitor can self-adjust its brightness according to ambient light. The display panel of the BenQ EL2870U is equipped with the companies proprietary flicker-free technology which again helps in reducing eye fatigue and potentialities of vision damage.

The BenQ EL2870U 4K monitor has a GTG response time of 1ms that eliminates motion distortion for smooth gaming and video playback. Another noteworthy feature of the BenQ EL2870U 4K monitor is smart focus. This feature dims the area around the selected window that helps the user to concentrate on the main viewing content by reducing distractions in the background.

Box Contents and Price

Except for the monitor itself, BenQ packs the unit with the following items:
- HDMI Cable
- Power Cord
- Detachable Stand
- Drivers CD
- User Manual
The BenQ EL2870U 4K monitor has an MRP of Rs 35,000 but is available for Rs 28,999 on Amazon.in.
February 11, 2019
Apple Has Successfully Fixed The Eavesdropping FaceTime Bug

Last week was a tough one for Apple, as iOS devices were hit by a major bug in the Facetime application. Furthermore, a Facebook project was caught spying on users that violated Apple’s Enterprise Developer Program policies. Fortunately, Apple was able to revoke Facebook’s enterprise certificate on its devices that halted the cruel project.

What Is The Eavesdropping Bug?

Last week a 14-year old high school student from the US discovered a bug on Apple’s iOS devices that ran on iOS 12. The teenager discovered that iOS 12 devices would allow users to listen to another FaceTime user by calling them and adding themselves to a group call before the contact answered. This case caused a huge stirrup as iOS devices were previously considered significantly secure than its Android counterparts.

Apple’s Solution

After the eavesdropping bug was originally discovered, Apple manually disabled the servers that allowed FaceTime connectivity. Apple has released iOS 12.1.4 update for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad that has successfully fixed the FaceTime bug. Also, the FaceTime servers have now been reset and are functioning properly.

Google’s Shocking Revelations

CVE-2019-7286 and CVE-2019-7287 in the iOS advisory today (https://t.co/ZsIy8nxLvU) were exploited in the wild as 0day.
— Ben Hawkes (@benhawkes) February 7, 2019

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After the iOS 12.1.4 update, an apex Google security engineer, Ben Hawkes on his Twitter revealed that the new update has also fixed two vulnerabilities. Shockingly, the executive claimed that both the vulnerabilities were exploited in the wild as zero-day. A zero-day vulnerability is a software, hardware or firmware flaw unknown to the manufacturer until hackers leverage that flaw to conduct a cyber attack.

February 8, 2019
Schematic Layout Of Samsung Galaxy M30 Leaks
On 28 January 2019, Samsung announced an all-new series of smartphones, the Galaxy M. Prior to the official announcement of M-series, rumours claimed that the company will launch three devices which will include the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy 30. However, during the official unveiling, Samsung only announced two smartphones which are M10 and M20. Reportedly Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy M30 as well. The specifications of the device were previously shared of Twitter and a fresh leak has revealed its schematics layout.

Galaxy M30 Design

The front of the Galaxy M30 has a large screen display with minimal bezels and an Infinity-V notch that houses a 16 MP selfie camera. Noteworthy, the leak claims that the smartphone has an AMOLED display which is an excellent feature. The right side of the handset is occupied by the volume rocker and power button while a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer sits on the bottom.

The rear side of the Galaxy M30 seems to be made out of plastic like its younger siblings, M10 and M20. The back of the device houses the company branding, fingerprint sensor and triple camera setup. The rear camera setup of the Galaxy M30 consists of triple 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP sensors and an LED flash.

Samsung Galaxy M30 Specifications
- Display: 6.38-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 2220 × 1080 px
- Operating System: Samsung One UI, Android 9 Pie
- Processor: Exynos 7904 Soc, Octa-Core CPU
- RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 64 GB
- Rear Cameras: 13MP (F1.9) + 5MP (F2.2 ) +5MP (F2.2), LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 16MP (F2.0)
- Security: Face Unlock + Fingerprint scanner
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Dimensions:159mm x 75.1mm x 8.4mm
- Weight: 175g
Galaxy M30 Price and Launch Date

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Although Samsung has not announced the launch date of the Galaxy M30, it is assumed to be launched before the end of Q1 of 2019. Going by the aggressive pricing of its younger siblings, the upcoming is expected to be priced below 15K.

The M30 may arrive sooner than expected !
— Bharat Nagpal (@TheBharatNagpal) February 8, 2019
February 8, 2019
AMD Has Launched The World’s First 7nm Based GPU, Radeon VII In India
AMD is an American semiconductor company that develops microprocessors, motherboard chipsets and graphics processors. The company has launched its new flagship GPU chip, the Radeon VII in India which is based on its second generation Vega graphics. Noteworthy, it is the world’s first consumer-grade GPU that is manufactured using 7 nm manufacturing technology. According to the company, the new graphics card has 29 per cent better gaming performance than its predecessor, the Radeon Vega 64.

Radeon VII Specs and Features

The Radeon VII from AMD has a total of 60 compute units that have a base frequency of 1400 MHz and a boost frequency of 1750 MHz. The GPU has 16 GB of HBM2 onboard memory that allows it to smoothly run high-end games like Far Cry 5 and Resident Evil 2. The device has a maximum memory bandwidth of 1024 GB/s and an effective memory speed of 4 Gbps via the 4096-bit Memory Interface. The desktop component typically consumes 300W of board power and AMD recommends a PSU(Power Supply Unit) of 750W for the proper functioning of the unit. Connectivity options on the unit are as follows:
- HDMI: 4K60 Support
- DisplayPort: 1.4 HDR
The Radeon VII GPU supports AMD’s FreeSync which is an adaptive synchronization technology for liquid-crystal displays that support a dynamic refresh rate. The technology is mainly aimed at reducing tearing and stuttering of the content which is caused by misalignment of frame rate.

The GPU also supports Vulkan application that is a cross-platform 3D graphics and computing API (Application Programming Interface) that is favoured in the computing industry due to its low overhead. Some other noteworthy technologies that the Radeon VII supports are as follows:
- DirectX® 12
- AMD Eyefinity
- AMD ZeroCore Power
Price and Availability

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Graphics cards based on AMD’s Radeon VII platform are now available for purchase globally, priced at $699 in the US and Rs. 54,990 in India. To lure in customers, the company is shipping the desktop component with three free PC games which are as follows:
- The Division 2
- Resident Evil 2
- Devil May Cry 5
February 8, 2019
Moto G7 and G7 Plus Launched
Motorola has finally launched the highly anticipated Moto G7 lineup of smartphones in Brazil which includes the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play.

Moto G7:

The Moto G7 measures 157×75.3×7.92mm and weighs in at 174 grams. The smartphone has a 6.24-inch Full HD display with 2270 x 1080 px resolution and small waterdrop notch up top that houses an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8 MP front camera sensor. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device, it has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the Moto G7 features the Snapdragon 632 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. The rear of the smartphone harbours a dual rear camera setup which is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and 5 MP secondary sensor. The device can also capture 2160p videos at 30 fps from the rear cameras and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the front camera.

The Moto G7 is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging up to 15 watts and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The innards of the handset also have P2i nano-coating which will protect the device against liquid spills and splashes. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and transfer. The device is available in two colour options which are Clear White and Ceramic Black and the price for the single RAM + ROM variant for is as follows:
- 4GB+64GB- R$ 1,599 (around Rs. 30,750/-)
Moto G7 Plus:

The Moto G7 Plus like the standard G7 has a 6.24-inch display with 2270 x 1080 px resolution and a waterdrop notch. The device is kitted with the Snapdragon 636 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 509 GPU. For photography, the device has a single 12 MP front camera and dual 16 MP + 5 MP rear cameras.

In terms of connectivity, the Moto G7 Plus supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which supports Turbocharging up to 27 watts and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Also Read: Motorola Launches The Moto G7 Play and G7 Power

Like the standard G7, the Moto G7 Plus also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is offered in two colour options which are Indigo Blue and Ruby Red. The smartphone is available in single RAM + ROM variant for which the price is as follows:
- 4GB+64GB- R$ 1,899 (around Rs. 36,500/-)
February 7, 2019
Full Specifications Of Samsung Galaxy M30 Leak Before Official Unveiling

Late last month Samsung launched its first online-only series of smartphones which is called Galaxy M. The company had initially launched two smartphones, the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 which have received a warm welcome from Indian customers.

The company is all set to launch the Galaxy M30, and new leaks confirm previously known specs.

Galaxy M30 Specifications

The smartphone measures 159mm x 75.1mm x 8.4mm and weighs in at 175 grams. It has a 6.38-inch display that has a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px.

The Galaxy M30 has a 16 MP front facing camera which is likely to reside in a waterdrop notch above the display. It has a triple rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor and dual f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP sensors, one wide and one tele.

According to the source, the Galaxy M30, like the Galaxy M20 is powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery. In terms of memory and storage, the device has 4 GB of LPDDR4x high-speed RAM and 64 GB of eMMC inbuilt storage. Like the M10 and M20, it is also assumed to support memory expandability up to 512 GB via a microSD card.

Launch Date

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Unfortunately, Samsung has not announced the launch date of the Galaxy M30. The smartphone is expected to launch before the end of Q1 of 2019. Sources close to iGyaan have said that the phone will be available in March soon after the Galaxy S10 launch in India.

February 7, 2019
Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Leaked On Casemaker’s Website

Huawei is expected to soon launch the P30 lineup of smartphones which will succeed the P20 lineup. The P20 smartphones were launched last year and were primarily targetted as camera-centric devices and similar is expected from the upcoming devices. Although news about the launch of the P30 first surfaced online in late 2018, the details about its features were lacking. A listing of the P30 and P30 Pro on a case maker’s website reveals their key features and design details.

Huawei P30 Pro and P30 Design

Both the P30 Pro and P30 have a similar design with a glass front and rear build. On the front of both devices sit a high screen-to-body ratio display with a small waterdrop notch that houses the front selfie camera. The top, left and right bezels of the smartphones are thin and almost negligible whereas the bottom bezel is comparatively thicker.

The right side of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro accommodate the power button and volume rockers while their bottom side is occupied by USB Type-C port, loudspeaker grill and main microphone pinhole. The visible difference between the two devices is the rear camera module alignment and number of sensors in it. The rear of the Huawei P30 has a triple camera setup below which sits a dual LED flash and dual microphones.

On the other hand, the rear camera setup of the Huawei P30 Pro consists of fours sensors. Also, the dual LED flash and dual microphones on the device are placed next to the protruding camera module which is unlike the P30.

Additionally, the cutouts at the bottom of the P30’s case indicate that the device will have a 3.5mm audio jack while the elder P30 Pro might skip this feature. The case maker’s website does not reveal any specifications of the smartphones. Fortunately, another source supplies this information as well.

Specifications

According to leaks, the Huawei P30 Pro will be the world’s first smartphone to feature the Sony IMX607 sensor that has a 38 MP resolution and an f/1.8 aperture. The resolution of the other three camera sensors of the smartphone is yet unavailable. Both the P30 and the P30 Pro are likely to feature the 7 nm Kirin 980 SoC which is also present on the Mate 20 Pro.

In terms of memory and storage, the top end variant of both devices will be offered with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM. Both devices are also expected to support nano SD card which is the company’s proprietary memory expansion format. The source claims that the elder P30 Pro will be powered by a mammoth 4,200 mAh battery while the P30 will pack a 3,400 mAh powerhouse.

Launch Date

Also Read: Redmi Go & Redmi Note 7, Specs, Colour & Storage Options For India Revealed

Although Huawei has not officially announced the launch date of the P30 and P30 Pro they might be unveiled at upcoming ‘Connecting The Future’ event which is scheduled for 24 February.

February 7, 2019
Sony Xperia XA3 Will Have A 21:9 Aspect Ratio Display
Sony is assumed to showcase several smartphones at the upcoming MWC 2019 (Mobile World Congress) with a distinct design format. The flagship smartphone that the company is expected to showcase at the upcoming event is the Sony Xperia XZ4. A leak claims that in addition to the flagship device, Sony will also showcase the Xperia XA3 which has a similar construction.

Sony Xperia XA3 Design and Features

The Sony Xperia XA3 has an unconventional design with a tall display at the front that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. The top bezel of the handset houses the earpiece for receiving phone calls and is quite prominent. While other three bezels around its display are thin and negligible.

The right side of the Xperia XA3 accommodates the volume rockers, a user customisable button and the power button which also doubles as a fingerprint sensor. The bottom of the device is occupied by a USB Type-C port which is flanked by two grilles on either side while the left side of the device makes room for the SIM card slot.

The rear of the Sony XA3 seems to be made out of aluminium which houses the company branding, NFC logo and horizontal mounted dual camera setup. Although the exact details about its specifications are currently unavailable, the source claims that it will have the following features:
- 5.9-inch Display
- Snapdragon 660 SoC
- 4 GB of RAM + 64 GB of Storage
- 3,500 mAh Battery
- 23 MP + 8 MP Rear Camera
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, A30 To Launch Soon Leaked Pricing And Specs

Fortunately, we won’t have to wait for long as the device is set to launch soon and will be unveiled at the MWC 2019 which is scheduled for 25-28 February.
February 7, 2019
Live Images Of Samsung Galaxy S10+ And Galaxy S10e Leak

Korean electronics giants, Samsung will soon launch its first foldable phone which is allegedly called the Galaxy Fold and 2019 flagship lineup which carries the Galaxy S10 branding. The anticipated smartphones are set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for 20 February in San Francisco. As the unveiling event closes by, more and more leaks of the devices seem to pop online. Live pictures of the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e posted online reaffirm that the devices will have previously claimed features.

Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e Build

The images of the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 were shared online and they surely look genuine. The elder Galaxy S10+ has a large edge-to-edge display with an Infinity-O notch and an under display fingerprint sensor. The handset has dual front-facing cameras which are housed in the Infinity notch. The rear of the Galaxy S10+ seems to be made out of black ceramic which resides the company branding and triple rear camera setup. The rectangular rear camera module of the smartphone also houses an LED flash and a heart rate monitor (HRM).

The second image set is of the Galaxy S10e which is the youngest member of the Galaxy S10 lineup. It has a similar design to the Galaxy S10+ with an edge-to-edge display that tapers towards the sides and an Infinity-O notch. However, the circular notch in the display only has a single selfie camera, unlike its elder sibling. The leaked image of the Galaxy S10e exhibits a white coloured ceramic back panel which has a similar setup as the S10+. It also has a triple rear camera set up along with an LED flash and heart rate monitor.

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To conclude, images of both variants of Samsung Galaxy S10 look authentic. Also, we won’t have to wait for the official confirmation of their design as their launch is imminent.

February 7, 2019