Author: Sahil Kapoor

Honor View20 Launched In India, Kirin 980 And 3D Camera In Tow
Honor launched the View20 smartphone with an attractive design late last year in China. At the start of this year, the company shared its India launch teasers and the device has now been launched in the country. Going by its price and specifications it will go head to head with devices like the OnePlus 6T and Samsung Galaxy A9.

Design:

The Honor View20 has a beautiful design with an all-glass front and rear build. The front of the device features a high screen-to-body ratio display with minimal bezels. The rear of the device has a striking appearance with a gradient colour glass panel. The right side of the Honor View 20 accommodates the power button and the volume rockers while the SIM card slot sits on the left. The USB Type-C port and the loudspeaker grille are placed on the bottom while the top side of the handset is occupied by an IR blaster, 3.5 mm audio jack and secondary microphone pinhole.

Display and Chipset:

The Honor View20 has a 6.4-inch display with a screen-to-body of 91.8%. The display panel of the smartphone has a resolution of 2310 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 398 ppi. Under the hood, the device packs the Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and it consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali-G76 MP10 GPU. The Octa-Core CPU is divided into three separate cluster cores which are as follows:
- 2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A76
- 2×1.92 GHz Cortex-A76
- 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Camera and Battery:

The Honor View20 has a 25-MP punch-hole selfie camera which is one of its biggest highlights. The front camera sits on the top left side of the smartphone’s display which gives it an intriguing look. The primary dual camera setup is located on the top left side at the back of the smartphone which is divided into two separate modules. The dual rear camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a TOF 3D Stereo Camera. The TOF stereo camera allows the Honor View20 to capture 3D image of objects which can be used for Virtual Reality applications like game designing.

Connectivity and Other Features:

In terms of connectivity, the Honor View20 supports 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, NFC, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The handset is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery that supports fast charging up to 20 watts. The Honor View20 also has an “S-shaped heat pipe” that cools a wide area of heat to guarantee sustained peak gaming performance. For securely and rapidly unlocking the device, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Other sensors on the device include a proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, digital compass and gravity sensor. The Honor View20 runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie which is skinned with Magic UI 2.

Price, Colours and Variants:

Also Read: Samsung Launches Budget Galaxy M10 & Galaxy M20 Smartphones In India

The Honor View 20 will be available at Amazon.in and Honor’s own website and will go on sale from 12 AM 30 January. The company has also partnered with Reliance Digital to reach offline customers. The handset is available in three colour options which include Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black and Phantom Blue. It is available in two RAM + ROM configurations for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB- Rs 37,999
- 8 GB + 256 GB- Rs 45,999
January 29, 2019
Samsung Launches Budget Galaxy M10 & Galaxy M20 Smartphones In India
After a long wait, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy M-Series of smartphones in India which are focused toward the young millennials. The company claims that these smartphones are designed and developed while keeping Indian consumers in mind. Samsung has initially launched two smartphones which include the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. Both smartphones are laden with good features and have a modern design.

Samsung Galaxy M10

Out of the two newly launched smartphone, the Galaxy M10 is the more affordable and less feature-rich device. It has a 6.2-inch PLS TFT display with a small waterdrop notch up top and a pixel density of 1480 x 720 px. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery. Samsung has promised Android 9 updates with the One UI for both phones. For photography, the device has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP front sensor and dual f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP + f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP rear camera sensors. The device can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M10 packs the Exynos 7870 SoC which consists of and Octa-Core CPU and Mali T830 MP1 GPU. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and a bottom mounted Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer.

Samsung Galaxy M20

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is the more expensive and feature-rich out of the two newly launched devices. On the front of the device sits a 6.3-inch PLS LCD display with a pixel density of 2340 x 1080 px and a small waterdrop notch up top. The smartphone is powered by a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery which also supports fast charging. Like the Galaxy M10, it also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

The Galaxy M20 is kitted with an Exynos 7914 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali G71-MP2 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP front sensor and dual f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP + f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP rear camera sensors. It can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors. Connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, 4G VoLTE and a bottom mounted USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. For safely and securely unlocking the device it features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price

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Both the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 are priced aggressively are available in Blue colour option. The Galaxy M-Series smartphones will be exclusively available online via Amazon.in and Samsung’s official website. Pricing and storage option for the devices are as follows:
- Galaxy M10 2 GB + 16 GB: Rs. 7,990
- Galaxy M10 3 GB + 32 GB: Rs. 8,990
- Galaxy M20 3 GB + 32 GB: Rs. 10,990
- Galaxy M20 4 GB + 64 GB: Rs. 12,990
January 28, 2019
Oppo Is Working On A Smartphone With Punch-Hole Camera Claims Patent

Oppo is a company that has a track record of launching unconventional and unique smartphones. The company launched the Oppo N1 smartphone that had a swivel style camera module which could be used as both the front and rear cameras. Another strange smartphone that the company launched was the Oppo Find X that had a motorised concealing camera. A leaked patent claims that the company is readying a smartphone with an edge-to-edge display and a punch-hole selfie camera.

Oppo Patent Details

On 18 January 2019 Oppo was granted a patent by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) for a smartphone with an uncommon feature. The patent reveals a smartphone with a punch hole selfie camera and a high screen-to-body ratio display. Notably, Oppo has concealed the camera in a creative manner. As the lens acts as the icon for the camera application. The patent is sufficiently detailed to expose what the handset might actually look like.

The patent exhibits that the right side of the smartphone houses the SIM card slot and the power button while the volume rockers are placed on the left. The rear of the smartphone has a horizontally aligned dual camera setup and a fingerprint sensor. The bottom side of the device houses the USB Type-C port, loudspeaker grille, and 3.5 mm audio while the top houses the secondary microphone pinhole.

Punch-Hole Camera Revolution

Top smartphone manufacturers like Samsung and Huawei have already launched smartphones with punch hole selfie camera. The Samsung Galaxy A8s was the world’s first smartphone to have this type of camera which was followed by the Huawei Nova 4. Another smartphone manufacturer, Lenovo is soon expected to launch a smartphone with this feature. The highly anticipated Galaxy S10 lineup is also tipped to have this innovative functionality. Apparently, Oppo being a competitive company does not want to be left behind and is also readying a smartphone with this feature. Sadly details about the features and specifications of the Oppo smartphone are unavailable but the device is expected to launch soon.

Launch Date

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Although Oppo has not revealed the launch date of the smartphone with a punch hole selfie camera, it is expected to be unveiled at the MWC 2019 (Mobile World Congress) which is scheduled for 25-29 February.

January 28, 2019
More Images Of The Samsung Galaxy S10 Leak

Samsung is all set to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones. Rumours and reports claim that the upcoming devices will have revolutionary features and will be a big leap forward in comparison to its predecessors. The details about the upcoming smartphones have leaked on several instances. A couple of freshly leaked images of the device suggest that it will indeed have a laudable design.

Galaxy S10 Leaked Images

pic.twitter.com/6mTvyHmXQn
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) January 28, 2019

Live images of the Galaxy S10 were leaked on Twitter by two different leaksters. Design of the Galaxy S10 in both the images is indistinguishable and is similar to past leaks. The leaked images reveal that the upcoming flagship from Samsung has an elegant design with minimal bezels.

https://twitter.com/Sudhanshu1414/status/1089484658272681984

Notably, the device in the image has a cutout in the display which houses dual front-facing selfie cameras. The Galaxy S10 apparently runs on Android OS while the image confirms that it will be skinned with Samsung’s latest One UI. The second image of the Galaxy S10 that happens to be a Chinese variant confirms that the smartphone has a curved display that tapers towards edges.

Past Leaks and Confirmed Features

Past leaks of the Galaxy S10 claim that the device will have an under display fingerprint sensor and a wallet for storing cryptocurrency. Samsung has confirmed that the smartphone will pack the Exynos 9820 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. Other precise details like the screen size, camera resolution will be affirmed at the time of its official launch.

Launch Date

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The Galaxy S10 lineup which includes the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Plus and 5G compatible Galaxy S10 X will launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is set for 20 February 2019. Along with the Galaxy S10 smartphones, Samsung will also launch the foldable phone which is allegedly called the Galaxy Fold.

January 28, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A8s Launched In Korea As Galaxy A9 Pro
Samsung originally launched the Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone in the year 2016. The company has now launched the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) in Korea which is essentially the Galaxy A8s that was launched in China late last year. The Galaxy A8s aka the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is the worlds first smartphone to feature a punch hole for the selfie camera in the display.

Design and Specifications

The Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) has a futuristic looking design with an all-glass front and rear build. The smartphone measures 158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm and weighs in at 173 grams. It has a 6.4-inch display with a screen-to-body ratio of 84.7% and a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The display panel has a pixel density of 403 ppi and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) features the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core SoC and the Adreno 616 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has triple 24 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a 24 MP front camera that is housed inside the punch hole in the display. The device can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors.

In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The device powered by a 3,400 mAh lithium-ion battery and it runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. For safely and securely unlocking the handset, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price, Colour and Memory Options

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The Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is available in three colour options which are Blue, Black and Gray. It is available in single RAM and ROM configuration for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB- 599,500 won (around Rs 38,000)
January 25, 2019
Huawei Will Launch A Foldable 5G Smartphone At MWC 2019

The dates of MWC 2019 (Mobile World Congress) are nearing and Huawei has announced that it will launch a foldable smartphone with 5G compatibility at the upcoming MWC event next month. Samsung has also announced that it will launch a foldable phone and a 5G compatible phone at the upcoming event, but these features are likely to be seen on two seperate devices. Therefore, Huawei might become the first company in the world to offer both bleeding edge technologies on a single smartphone. Except for Huawei and Samsung, Xiaomi will also launch the 5G compatible Mi Mix 3 smartphone next month.

What is 5G?

5G is the newest generation of cellular mobile communication which succeeds 4G, 3G and 2G. It aims to provide higher data rates, reduction in cost, energy saving, and an even larger connectivity network compared to its predecessors. Theoretically, the 5G compatible device can reach a data transfer speed of up to 20 GBPS which is several folds faster than the current standards. The technology is currently under rapid development and a lot is expected from it in the coming years.

Foldable Huawei Smartphone Expectations

Huawei has not yet enlightened the consumers about a foldable smartphone but a past investor meeting revealed some key details what can be expected from a foldable Huawei smartphone. Reportedly, the company is working on a foldable phone that folds inwards like the Galaxy F. It is expected to have a smaller size screen on the outside while the large tablet sized screen is concealed behind its folding mechanism.

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Supposedly the primary display of the foldable 5G measures 5-inch and the larger tablet-sized display measures 8-inch. Not many details about the foldable Huawei phone except for these are currently available. Luckily we won’t have to wait for long as MWC is scheduled for 25-29 Februay and the company will clarify all the doubts regarding the same.

January 25, 2019

Full Specifications And Pictures Of The Moto G7 Family Leak

Motorola is soon expected to launch the Moto G7 series of smartphones which will succeed the Moto G6 smartphones from the yesteryear. The Moto G7 devices have been subjected to several leaks and rumours from unofficial sources. A fresh leak from Moto’s website has leaked details about four coming smartphones. The leak is amply detailed that not much is left to the imagination. The list of the smartphones that the company will launch include the Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, Moto G7 Plus and Moto G7 Play. One feature that is common amongst all four smartphones is a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

Moto G7

The Moto G7 has an improved design with a small water drop notch at the top of the display and glass back. It features a 6.24-inch display and packs the Snapdragon 632 SoC. In term of memory and storage, the Moto G7 has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. For photography, it has dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a single 8 MP selfie shooter. The device is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Moto G7 Plus

The Moto G7 Plus with a waterdrop notch has a similar fascia to the standard edition of the Moto G7. It also sports a 6.24-inch display with a resolution of 2270 x 1080 px. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 636 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core SoC and Adreno 509 GPU. The Moto G7 Plus has dual 16 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a single 8 MP front camera. It also runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which is likely to support fast charging.

Moto G7 Play

Out of the four devices that are expected to launch soon, the Moto G7 Play will be the most affordable and less feature-rich device. It has a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC. The Moto G7 Play has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage which will support memory expandability via a microSD card. Like the Moto G7 Plus and standard Moto G7, it is also powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Moto G7 Power

As the name suggests, the Moto G7 Power sports the biggest battery out of the lot. It is powered by a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery like the Moto One Power. It has a 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and a wide notch up top. It measures 159.4x76x9.3mm and tips the scale at 193 grams. It has a single 12 MP rear camera and a single 8 MP front-facing camera. Like other members of the Moto G7 family, it runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Launch Date And Price

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Motorola has not announced the launch date of Moto G7 smartphones but a leaked launch poster suggests they will be launched on 7 February at an event in Brazil.

Phone	Moto G7	Moto G7 Plus	Moto G7 Play	Moto G7 Power
Display	6.24″ (1080 x 2270px)	6.24″ (1080 x 2270px)	5.7″ (720 x 1512px)	6.2″(720 x 1512px)
Chipset	Snapdragon 632	Snapdragon 636	Snapdragon 632	Snapdragon 632
RAM	4GB	4GB	2GB	3GB
Storage	64GB	64GB	32GB	32GB
Rear cameras	12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP	16MP (f/1.7) + 5MP	13MP (f/2.0)	12MP (f/2.0)
Front cameras	8MP (f/2.2)	8MP (f/2.2)	8MP (f/2.2)	8MP (f/2.2)
Battery	3,000 mAh	3,000 mAh	3,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
OS	Android Pie	Android Pie	Android Pie	Android Pie
Dimensions	157×75.3×7.92mm	157×75.3×8.27mm	147.3×71.5×7.99m	159.4x76x9.3mm
Weight	174g	172g	149g	193g

January 25, 2019

Vivo Showcases A 5G Smartphone Without Buttons Or Ports
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo has showcased a remarkable smartphone without any buttons or ports called the Vivo Apex. The smartphone not only looks fantastic but it also packs specifications that are worthy of a 2019 flagship. It is the second smartphone to be launched without buttons or ports after the Meizu Zero.

Vivo Apex Design and Specifications

The Vivo Apex has a unibody design with front glass and rear ceramic construction. On the front of the device sits a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Notably, the smartphone packs 12 GB of RAM and also supports 5G connectivity. According to the company, it supports the following 5G bands:
- n41
- n78
- n79
The company also revealed that 5G usage significantly bumps up the temperature of a smartphone. Therefore, it has used multi-layer graphite heat sinks and liquid-cooling technology to keep the temperatures on the Vivo Apex under check. Even though the smartphone does not have any physical buttons, it does have pressure sensing buttons that provide haptic feedback when touched.

The rear camera setup of the smartphone consists of dual 12 MP + 13 MP sensor along with an LED Flash. Sadly, the company did not provide any details about the battery capacity, chipset and other relevant specifications of the Vivo Apex.

Launch and Availability

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Vivo has not revealed any details about the launch or availability of the buttonless and portless Vivo Apex. Last year Vivo showcased the original Apex smartphone which unfortunately never saw the light of day. But features from that device were seen on the Vivo Nex. Perhaps the technology and elements from this year’s Apex will be seen on the next Nex smartphone.
January 24, 2019
Galaxy S10 Price and Live Image Leak, Top End Variant Will Cost €1600
Samsung is about to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S10 lineup and the foldable phone allegedly called the Galaxy F. The company is expected to launch four smartphones under the Galaxy S10 brand which are Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and 5G compatible Galaxy S10 X. Various details about the upcoming Galaxy S10 devices is available online prior to its official launch. The Galaxy S10 is expected to feature dual punch hole selfie cameras and an under display fingerprint sensor. A live image of the regular Galaxy S10 and price list of its three non-5G models have leaked which support the leaks from the past.

Galaxy S10 Live Image

Galaxy S10+ leaked again, saw those two eyes? pic.twitter.com/92UW2HWInS
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) January 22, 2019

The live image of the regular variant of Galaxy S10 was shared by a trustworthy tipster, Ice Universe on Twitter. Although the image of the smartphone is largely covered with a sticker, its main highlight, the dual punch hole selfie camera sensors are clearly visible. The punch hole selfie camera was first seen on the Galaxy A8s and other smartphones including the Honor View 20, Huawei Nova 4 also have this feature. Interestingly the Galaxy S10 will have not just one but dual punch hole selfie cameras and the bezel around it also appears to be quite thin.

Price Of Different Galaxy S10 Models

According to the fresh leak, the fully loaded Galaxy S10+ smartphone with 12 GB Of RAM and 1 TB of storage will cost € 1,600. While the lower RAM and ROM configuration variants will have the following price:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- € 1,050
- 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM- € 1,300
The leak also reveals the pricing of the standard Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 lite which is as follows:

Galaxy S10 Lite Galaxy S10

128GB 6GB RAM – €780 6GB RAM – €930

512GB N/A 8GB RAM – €1,180

Apparently, the RAM and Storage capacity on different variants of Galaxy S10 is bound together. The user pays the extra sum of money for both memory and storage. Luckily, Samsung offers the option of memory expandability on its smartphones and similar is expected from the upcoming devices.

Galaxy S10 Launch Date

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All four members of the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup are set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. The company has scheduled two simultaneous launch events for it on 20 February which will be held in London and San Francisco.
January 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 Has A CryptoCurrency Wallet

Samsung is highly awaited launch the all new range of flagship smartphones. The upcoming smartphones will carry the Galaxy S10 branding and will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. The smartphones are expected to have astonishing features like punch hole selfie camera, edge-to-edge display and possibly a secondary display. A fresh leak of the device reveals that it will also have a virtual wallet for storing cryptocurrency.

What Is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions. Notably, this asset uses decentralised control as opposed to centralised digital currency and central banking systems. This system works on a technology called blockchain which operates through a distributed ledger technology. In simple words, any transaction made via a cryptocurrency is registered in a publically available in a digital ledger. Due to its publicised nature, issues like identity theft and digital frauds can be largely controlled.

Cryptowallet On The Samsung Galaxy S10

The newly leaked feature of the Galaxy S10 states that Samsung is working to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. The leak exhibits that the upcoming Galaxy S10 smartphones will have a cryptocurrency wallet called the Samsung Blockchain KeyStore.

The images posted online reveal that the user can either create a new wallet or log in to an existing one. The image unveils that the wallet currently supports Ehtereum (ETH) while support for other cryptocurrencies is likely to follow soon. All in all, more details about this feature and other features of the Galaxy S10 will be announced at the time of its official launch.

Galaxy S10 Launch Date

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup which includes the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 Lite and 5G Compatible Galaxy S10 X will launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for 20 February.

January 24, 2019
Xiaomi Co-Founder Shares Video Of A Three Way Foldable Phone

Xiaomi offers products in domains that range anywhere from mobile and tablets to personal mobility vehicles. A video shared by its senior executive indicates that the company is about to add another product to its ever-expanding portfolio of products. The video showcases an astounding smartphone that folds from two sides. Samsung has already confirmed that it will launch a foldable phone next month. Leaked patents reveal that Huawei and LG are also readying their variants of a foldable smartphone.

Xiaomi’s Foldable Phone

Xiaomi’s co-founder, Lin Pin shared a video of a foldable smartphone on a Chinese social media platform, Weibo. This device in the video is similar to the foldable Xioami phone that was previously leaked on Twitter. The video demonstrates a portable electronic device that has a large screen with minimal bezels on either side.

The company executive can be seen navigating through applications on the touch screen of the device that looks quite responsive. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy F, the screen on the Xiaomi device folds backwards from both the left and right sides. The device when in its folded state looks handy and easily pocketable.

Price And Launch Date

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Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not announced the launch date of the foldable smartphone. But the short demonstration in the video indicates that the device is ready and the company can launch it soon. Xiaomi might showcase this device at the upcoming MWC 2019 which is scheduled for 25-29 February. The price of the device is currently unknown, however, past events suggest that Xiaomi will price it lesser than its competitors. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy F will reportedly cost US $ 1800.

January 24, 2019
Meizu Launches Port-Less And Button-Less Smartphone
Chinese companies are continuously developing innovative products and pushing the boundaries. Meizu, a less known Chinese corporation has launched the Meizu Zero smartphone that lacks any physical buttons, ports.

Meizu Zero Looks and Features

The front of the Meizu Zero accommodates a 5.99-inch AMOLED display that tapers towards the sides. The display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 430 ppi. The device has thin left and right bezels while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel of the handset makes room for a 20 MP selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps.

The Meizu Zero also has an under display fingerprint sensor that allows for quickly and securely unlocking it. Apparently, there are no physical buttons on the sides of the handset. The company has kitted it with pressure sensitive buttons which can be used to control various operations like locking/unlocking the device and controlling the volume. Talking about sound, the Meizu Zero does not have any speaker grille as it does not require one. The smartphone has a piezoelectric sensor which can radiate sound from the surface of the display.

The rear panel of the Meizu Zero is made out of ceramic and it houses dual 20 MP + 12 MP camera sensors and a ring-shaped LED flash. The smartphone features the Snapdragon 845 SoC and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The Snapdragon 845 chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with Adreno 630 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it is available in configurations which are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
As the device has no charging ports, it can only be charged via a wireless charger. Fortunately the company ships the Meizu Zero with an 18 W wireless charger. Another noteworthy feature of the smartphone is its IP68 rating which makes it both dust and waterproof.

Price & Colour Options

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Even though the Meizu Zero has officially been unveiled, the company is yet to announce its pricing. The smartphone will be available in two colour options which are White and Black.
January 24, 2019
Motorola Is Also Working On A Foldable Smartphone Cum Tablet

Motorola was the first company to produce a handheld mobile phone in the year 1973. Over the years, the company has produced several exceptional devices some of which include the Moto RAZR and Moto G. A report published by the WSJ claimed that the company is developing a successor to the Moto RAZR which will have a foldable display. A fresh patent exhibits that the company is not only working on the foldable Moto RAZR but is also working on a large smartphone cum tablet with a foldable display.

Foldable Motorola Tablet Cum Smartphone

In mid-2017, Motorola filed a patent with two different patent agencies which include USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). The patent was published on 10 January 2019 and it discloses information about a Foldable smartphone cum tablet that the company is working on.

The patent for the foldable device from Motorola highlights several technologies that are currently unheard of. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy F, the Motorola device in the patent folds outwards. It proposes an innovative feature to navigate through smartphones. When in the folded state, the touchscreen that faces the rear can be used to navigate menus on the front screen. In simpler words, the user can control activities on the front display with the help of touch gestures on the rear display.

The foldable Motorola smartphone cum tablet has a home button on the right side and it also has a custom UI (User Interface) for easy navigation on a tall and narrow device. In addition to navigation via the rear side display, the front camera in the top bezel tracks the head movement of the user and can be used for hands-free navigation.

Another image from the patents shows that the foldable Motorola smartphone cum tablet can be used as an alarm clock when set in a partially folded state. While it is set on a flat surface as an alarm clock, the user can continue using the other half of the screen.

Launch Date

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Unfortunately, Motorola has not yet commented about the launch date or existence of such a device. The company can, however, astonish the tech industry by showcasing it at the MWC 2019 which is scheduled for 25-29 February.

January 23, 2019
WhatsApp Adds New Feature To Control Spam Messages

WhatsApp Messenger is a freeware, cross-platform messaging application that was started in the year 2009. In comparison to its initial release, the company has added several features and functionalities to the application. Except for text messaging it also provides services like Voice over IP (VoIP), media sharing and video calling. Due to its free price and ease of usage, it has become a huge hit amongst consumers across the globe.

One issue that the company has tried to tackle for a long period of time is the propagation of fake news via the platform. In the month of July, last year WhatsApp launched a test to limit the forwarding of messages worldwide. The company specifically mentioned that its Indian users forward more messages and photos than users from any other country. The company tested a lower limit that restricts users to send messages to only five contacts at once. Also, it removed the quick forward button next to media messages. According to the company, this step was taken to further improve the safety and privacy of its users. One example that helped to curb fake new is as follows:

Labelling Forwarded Messages

The new update of WhatsApp adds a crucial feature to restrain the diffusion of sham messages via the messaging application. After the update, WhatsApp will show which messages a user receives have been forwarded to them. Such a message will carry a small arrow along with the forwarded tag. This will allow the receiver to know whether that particular message was actually written by the sender or it was forwarded information.

How Will It Stop False News?

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This fresh feature of WhatsApp will allow the receiver to ascertain if a specific message was forwarded or purposely written. The receiver can then determine whether they should trust the claims of that message or not.

January 22, 2019
Moto G7 And Moto G7 Power Will Launch In Q1 Of 2019 In India

Lenovo-owned, Motorola is expected to launch the successors to the Moto G6 series of smartphones. The company might unveil the Moto G7 series of smartphones in an event in Brazil that will take place before the MWC 2019. As the Moto G6 smartphones were also unveiled at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil last year. According to Mysmartprice, two members of the G7 family, the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power will be launched in India before Q1 of 2019 ends.

Moto G7 Specifications and Design

The renders of the Moto G7 were previously discovered online which exposed its features and design. It has a modern look with an all front and rear glass build. It has a screen-to-body ratio display with a small waterdrop notch up top. The device has thin left and right bezels while the bottom bezel is quite chunky which carries the Motorola branding. Like its predecessor, the Moto G6, it also has dual rear cameras but the fingerprint sensor has now been moved to the back of the device. The Geekbench listing of the handset was also leaked which reveals that the smartphone features the Snapdragon 660 SoC and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The device in the listing only has 3 GB of RAM but the company is also expected to launch its higher RAM capacity variants.

Moto G7 Power Specifications and Design

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A fresh leak of the Moto G7 Power has revealed information about its design and key specifications. The smartphone sports a 6.2-inch display with an HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a jumbo 5,000 mAh battery that supports fast charging. For photography, the smartphone has an 8 MP front camera and a 12 MP rear camera. The device also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for quickly and securely unlocking it. Under the hood, it packs the Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 SoC.

More details of the phones should be available soon.

January 22, 2019