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  • Samsung Galaxy A9 With Five Cameras To Launch In India On November 20

    Samsung Galaxy A9 With Five Cameras To Launch In India On November 20

    The Samsung Galaxy A9 was launched in Kuala Lumpur last month. This is the first quad camera smartphone. Now, Samsung has sent out invites for its official launch in India. The pricing of the Galaxy A9 is not known as of now but a leak from Samsung’s website suggests that it will have a sub 40K price-tag.

    Design & Build

    The Samsung Galaxy A9 has a front and back glass build. The handset has a thin lip on the bottom and top while the side bezels are negligible. The front selfie camera and speakerphone reside in the top bezel on the display. The dedicated microSD + dual-sim slot & the volume controls are mounted on the right side while the left side is occupied by the power/lock button.

    The spotlight feature of the Samsung Galaxy A9 is its quad rear-camera setup with and LED Flash. The handset also has a rear-placed fingerprint sensor for quickly & securely unlocking it. The smartphone weighs in at 183 grams and measures 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm. It is available in three attractive color options which are Glossy Black, Bubblegum Pink & Lemonade Blue.

    A Lot Of Cameras

    The key USP of the Galaxy A9 is definitely its quad rear camera setup. The back camera setup of the smartphone has four sensors with a vertical alignment. Each of the 4 camera sensors have their very own distinct capabilities. The first lens is an f/2.4 aperture 8 MP sensor which is an ultra-wide lens with a 120 degree viewing angle. Next in the arrangement is an f/2.4 aperture 10 MP sensor that has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom capabilities. At number three is the f/1.7 aperture  24 MP sensor and a f/2.2 aperture 5 MP depth sensor.

    Samsung Galaxy A9 Tech Specs

    The Galaxy A9 has a 6.3 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 CPU & Adreno 512 GPU. The device is available in two RAM & ROM variants which are as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
    • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM

    In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A9 has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC &, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It has a 3,800 mAh Lithium-Ion battery which supports fast charging.  

    Price & Availability

    Also read: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 & Max M2 Specs Leaked

    The Samsung Galaxy A9 is set to launch on November 20th & will be an interesting device in its segment. To conclude, we won’t have to wait long for the official price as the launch date is approaching fast and the company will clear all the details regarding the same at the event.

  • Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 & Max M2 Specs Leaked

    Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 & Max M2 Specs Leaked

    Asus launched the ZenFone Max Pro M1 phone earlier this year. The device was able to rake in good sales for the company because of its excellent specs & competitive pricing. Recently, specifications of two upcoming successors of the smartphone have leaked online. The phones will reportedly be called ZenFone Max Pro M2 & ZenFone Max M2. The source additionally mentioned that the devices will be launched in the Indian market.

    The specifications have been leaked by Roland Quandt. The leaker goes by the username of @rquandt on twitter & is a trustworthy source. As he has previously leaked specifications of multiple devices that have turned out to be true. He states that ZB632KL (non-Pro) & ZB634KL (Pro) are likely to be India specific model numbers of the smartphones.

    Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Specs:Zenfone Max Pro M1

    The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is reported to feature a 6-inch full HD+ display. The device will have a triple camera set up on the back out of which the main telephoto lens is a 13 MP sensor. The device will be available in two storage capacities which will be 64 GB & 128 GB. However, no information about storage expandability is known.

    In terms of memory, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will have 4 GB of RAM. The upcoming smartphone will have the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 SoC. The massive 5,000 mAh battery was the highly admired feature of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and the successor is expected to have at least the same capacity if not more.

    Asus ZenFone Max M2 Specs:
    Zenfone Max Pro M1

    Also Read: Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-Order In India

    The ZenFone Max M2 will be a more affordable phone than the ZenFone Max Pro M2.  Hence, it will be a scaled down variant of the pro version. It has a Snapdragon 636 SoC and dual rear cameras. Like the elder Max Pro M2, it also gets a main 13 MP telephoto sensor. The handset will also have 4 GB of RAM and will be available in two storage variants which are 32 GB & 64 GB. It is reported to have a 6-inch Full HD+ display.

    Finally, both the devices seem promising and will be a serious contender in the budget segment if Asus is able to carry forward the excellent pricing from their earlier phones.

  • Nokia Unveils Nokia 106 & Nokia 230 Feature Phones

    Nokia Unveils Nokia 106 & Nokia 230 Feature Phones

    Smartphones might have taken over the world, but the need for simple feature phones still exists. Nokia is definitely is one of the first companies that come to our mind when we think of feature phones. Additionally, this is the segment where Nokia still reigns. Recently, the company has unveiled refreshed versions of two of their classic phones, the Nokia 106 & Nokia 230. The Nokia 106 has received several improvements whereas the Nokia 230 gets two new colors.

    Nokia 106

    The news Nokia 106 gets a completely new design and the company has also bumped the storage of the phones. The Nokia 106 has a non-symmetrical top-heavy design, small display, and a rubberised alphanumeric keypad. The phone weighs only 70 grams and measures 111.15 x 49.5 x 14.4 mm. It has a 1.8-inch QVGA display with 160 x 120 px resolution. The device has 4 MB of internal memory which allows it to save up t0 2000 contacts.

    The Nokia 106 supports dual 2G SIM cards and has an 800 mAh user replaceable battery that can provide upt0 15 hours of talk time. Nokia claims that the tiny phone has a standby time of up to 21 days as the device consumes very less energy in this mode. The device can be charged from an inbuilt Micro USB port. It does not have a built-in camera but it does get the ever -popular snake xenzia game.

    Nokia 230

    The Nokia 230 is now available in two new colors which are Light Gray and Dark Blue. It is a much more feature rich device when compared to the lightweight Nokia 106. The feature phone runs on Series 30 Operating system and does support user-installable applications. It has a 2.8-inch QVGA display and an alphanumeric keypad. The handset measures 124.66 x 53.4 x 10.9 mm and weighs in at 91 grams. The handset geta a 2 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2 MP front facing camera which can also record 480p videos.

    The Nokia 230 is powered by a user replaceable 1200 mAh battery which can be charged with the inbuilt Micro USB connector. The device has 16 MB of RAM and supports memory expandability up to 32 GB via a microSD card. The phone supports GPRS & uses Opera mini as its default browser. It supports single SIM & accepts Mini-SIM. The Nokia 230 also has 3.5 mm audio jack and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. It has some built-in apps like clock, calendar, recorder and reminders app.

    Also Read: Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-order In India

    Nokia is yet to announce the price and availability of both the feature phones. Both the pieces of information are expected to announced soon.

  • Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-Order In India

    Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-Order In India

    The iPad Pro 11 inch and iPad Pro 12.9 inch with an edge-to-edge display was launched last month in the US. And now the devices are available for pre-order in India. The new devices are significantly more powerful than the previous generation and now have Face ID support like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

    Click here to pre-order the iPad Pro

    Design & Specifications

    The new iPad Pro has thin bezels on all four sides & is available in two screen sizes which are 11-inch and 12.9-inch. Both the variants have similar specifications except for a few differences. The iPad Pro has a LED-backlit display with a pixel density of 265  ppi. Its displays have a scratch resistant glass and an oleophobic coating which reduces the number of fingerprint smudges left behind after using it. The iPad Pro runs on iOS 12.1 and has the 7 nm A12X Bionic chipset. The chipset is integrated with an Octa-Core CPU and 7 Core GPU. In terms of memory, the larger 12.1-inch variant has 6 GB of RAM while the 11-inch variant gets 4 GB of RAM. With the new iPad Pro, Apple has also bumped up the storage capacities.

    The new device is available in 4 storage capacities which are as follows:

    • 64 GB
    • 256 GB
    • 512 GB
    • 1 TB

    For photography, the iPad Pro has an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP rear sensor & an f/2.2 aperture equipped front-facing cameras. The tablet can shoot 2160p videos at 60fps with the rear camera while the front camera can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps. The iPad Pro also has a Quad LED dual-tone flash for the rear camera. The 12.9-inch variant has a 36 Wh battery while the 11-inch variant has a smaller 29 Wh battery.

    In terms of connectivity, the iPad Pro has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a Type-C USB port for charging and data transfer. The device is available in Wi-FI and Wi-Fi + Cellular options. The tablet also has a host of sensors which are Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer and a proximity sensor.

    Accessories

    With the iPad Pro, Apple also introduced a folio style detachable smart keyboard for it. The keyboard magnetically attaches to the tablet and can be set to two different viewing angles. It is sold separately as an accessory for the iPad Pro & it definitely boosts productivity on the powerful device. The tablet with the smart keyboard is pretty capable of replacing your everyday laptop. Additionally, it offers support for a wide variety of applications which range from casual games to professional video editing software like Luma Fusion.

    Apple pencil is an accessory that opens a whole new world of possibilities with the iPad Pro. It is developed for design professionals who are on the go and want a portable workstation. The Apple pencil charges wirelessly from the iPad Pro which it connects to magnetically. To change tools, the user can double-tap on the side of the pencil.

    The iPad has always been a class-leading product and with the new keyboard attachment and a more powerful processor, it also intends to challenge the ultrabook segment.

    Price, Colors & Availability

    Click here to pre-order the iPad Pro

    The iPad Pro is available in two colors which are Silver & Space Gray. The device is up for pre-order in India and the deliveries will commence soon. The price for different variants of the device is as follows:

    Variant Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    Wi-Fi only
    64GB

    Rs. 71,900

    Rs. 89,900
    256GB

    Rs. 85,900

    Rs. 1,03,900
    512GB

    Rs. 1,03,990

    Rs. 1,21,900
    1TB

    Rs. 1,39,900

    Rs. 1,57,900
    Wi-Fi + Cellular
    64GB

    Rs. 85,900

    Rs. 1,03,900
    256GB

    Rs. 99,900

    Rs. 1,17,900
    512GB

    Rs. 1,17,900

    Rs. 1,35,900
    1TB

    Rs. 1,53,900

    Rs. 1,71,900
  • Samsung Files Patent For Foldable Device With Three Screens

    Samsung Files Patent For Foldable Device With Three Screens

    The market for foldable smartphones will soon get pretty heated up. The long-awaited devices are on the brink of commercial availability. Samsung has previously showcased a foldable smartphone & is very optimistic about it. The company expects to sell 1 million units of foldable smartphones within the first year of their launch. The company seems to fall short in the field of smartphones against Chinese OEM’s. But, the foldable technology devices might help Samsung maintain their supremacy. Recently, Samsung has filed yet another intriguing patent of a device with double fold screen.

    Foldable Frenzy!

    The biggest highlight of the patent is the S-shaped foldable triple screens. The three screens unfold into to seamless tablet display. The patent reveals two hinges on either side of the middle screen that connect it with the left and right screen. The device when folded looks like a thick stack of cards. Additionally, the folded edge looks very thin unlike the previously showcased Galaxy F.

    The flexible mobile/ tablet device has rounded corners and a rectangular cutout at the back. The cutout will most probably house the rear camera and a fingerprint sensor if Samsung opts for one. The patent also shows a few slots at the bottom of the middle screen. The ports include a speakerphone grill, 3.5mm audio jack and what appears to be a USB Type-C port. As this is just a patent no certain specifications are currently available. But, the device will surely be a significant technological achievement which will open gates for a lot of other industries as well.

    Fold Mania

    Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite To Launch Soon

    To conclude, the patent is just a representation which indicates the possibilities of a foldable screen & what foldable devices from Samsung might look like in the future.

  • Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite To Launch Soon

    Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite To Launch Soon

    China-based Xiaomi announced three variants of their Mi 8 Lite smartphone back in the month of September. Now just before the launch of the smartphone, the company has announced that the smartphone will be available in one more storage variant. The new variant will have 128 GB of ROM and 4 GB of RAM. The variant would be best suited for users who don’t usually run RAM intensive tasks but have a priority for higher storage. Above all, 4 GB of RAM is sufficient for running day-to-day tasks like browsing or watching YouTube videos.

    Mi8 Lite Design & Specifications

    The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a 6.26-inch LCD display with a notch up top. The speakerphone,  ambient light sensor, and the 26 MP front selfie camera are housed in the notch. The MI 8 has a glass-finish rear back which houses a fingerprint sensor and the dual rear cameras with an LED flash. Talking about the rear cameras, the device has a f/1.9 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor. The rear cameras can capture 2160p videos @ 30fps while the front camera can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps .

    The Mi 8 Lite has an Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 CPU along with the Adreno 512 GPU. The smartphone is powered by a 3,350 mAh Li-ion battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. In terms of connectivity, the device has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 Wi-Fi and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. At the time of launch, the smartphone will be available in 4 different variants which are as follows:

    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
    • 4 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
    • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
    Price & Availability

    Also Read: Apple Confirms T2 Chip Limits 3rd-Party Repairs On New Macs

    Xiaomi has recently shared pictures of a Beijing train with posters of the Mi 8 Lite. It indicates that the launch date is very close and the company might launch it before this week ends. The smartphone will be available in 2 gradient colors and one solid color which are Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray. The company is yet to announce the price of 4 GB RAM/128 GB ROM variant. The price for previously announced variants as follows:

    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- 1,399 CNY (around Rs. 14,600)
    • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- 1,699 CNY (around Rs. 17,700)
    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- 1,999 CNY (around Rs. 20,900)
  • Apple Confirms T2 Chip Limits 3rd-Party Repairs On New Macs

    Apple Confirms T2 Chip Limits 3rd-Party Repairs On New Macs

    Apple is pretty ruthless when it comes to their business strategies. The company is said to overprice many products accessories. It is also reported that they charge hefty sums of money for simple jobs like a screen or battery replacement. In the past, Apple has tried to limit users from purchasing non-authentic charging cables for the iPhones. Such charging cables would prompt as not supported when plugged in. Recently, Apple launched a new series of Macs with a built-in T2 security chip. The company claims it increases the security of devices but 3rd party repairers like iFixit profess otherwise. 3rd party repairers suggest that this is a move to limit the repair of Apple devices by non-certified technicians.

    What Is The T2 Chip?

    The T2 Chip is an IC (Integrated Circuit) which acts as a co-processor to the main CPU on Macs. According to Apple, the chip stores sensitive user data like the Touch ID details and cryptographic key which are essential for a device to boot. But, the T2 chip is not only limited to this and it is much more capable than basic security features. It can even leave a Mac device inoperable if the user opts for 3rd party components or repairs.

    What’s Noteworthy

    Also Read: Galaxy S10 Lite Pricing & Specs Leaked

    Recently, TheVerge asked Apple to comment on these allegations, which the company did reply to. The company agreed that the T2 Chip would lock down a Mac device if non-Apple certified service provider fixed a device. It is for the first time that Apple has openly acknowledged the fact. The company added that the T2 chip is critical for features like responding to ‘Hey Siri’ commands. It also prevents the microphones to be taken over by remote hackers when the lid of the device is closed. Conclusively, the chip can communicate with other parts on Mac devices, and Apple can control these devices however they wish. Whether in a positive manner like tightening the security or in a negative way by overcharging customers for repairs.

  • Galaxy S10 Lite Pricing & Specs Leaked

    Galaxy S10 Lite Pricing & Specs Leaked

    Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy S10 range of smartphones in Q1 of 2019 with major upgrades from the current generation. Recently Ben Geskin, a Concept designer has leaked the specifications and prices for the upcoming Galaxy S10 Lite. As the name suggests, it will be a low spec variant of the upcoming flagship Galaxy S10.

    Galaxy S10 Lite Specifications:

    The Galaxy S10 Lite will feature a flat Infinity-O display which the company recently showcased at their developer’s conference. The Infinity O is Samsung’s effort in creating a high screen-to-body ratio display. It has a circular cutout for the front-facing selfie camera and is surely a new approach when compared to the usual notch. The smartphone will have dual-rear cameras, exact details of which are unavailable at the moment.

    The Galaxy S10 Lite will have a side mounted fingerprint sensor. It might be similar to the side mounted fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy A7 which also doubles as the power button. In terms of storage, the smartphone will be available in 3 RAM/ROM variants which are as follows:

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

    However, the support for a microSD card is unclear as of now. Talking about the chipset, Ben Geskin suggests that the device will either have the Snapdragon 845 or the upcoming Snapdragon 8150. The Snapdragon 845 is an Octa-Core SoC based on 10 nm architecture whereas the Snapdragon 8150 is based on 7 nm architecture. Hence, it is a faster and efficient processor than the Snapdragon 845.

    Galaxy S10 Lite Price:

    Also Read: A ‘Concept Video’ Of The Samsung Galaxy F Surfaces

    The twitter post suggests that the Galaxy S10 Lite will be priced between $ 650-750 (around Rs 47,000- Rs 54,000). The smartphone will most probably be launched during the Mobile World Congress 2019 which is set for 25-29 February.  The company is also likely to showcase the highly anticipated foldable Galaxy F during the same event.

  • Analyst Predicts iPhone XR Shipments To Be 30 % Lower

    Analyst Predicts iPhone XR Shipments To Be 30 % Lower

    iPhone XR is the cheapest iPhone sold by Apple, from its latest lineup. Except for the Liquid Retina display, single camera, 3 GB RAM, IP 67 rating and lack of 3D Touch, it gets almost all the same specs as the more expensive iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The smartphone definitely catches a lot of attention due to its funky colours and low price, but that is not enough to rake in high sales, claims an analyst. Ming-Chi Kuo is a senior writer at Macrumors and is also an analyst at TF Securities, a financial services group in Asia-Pacific region. The analyst gathers information from Apple’s Asian supply chain to further pass it to his clients.

    The analyst claims that the demand for Apple’s iPhone XR is less than expected and which might result in 30% lower shipments. Previously, it was estimated that Apple will ship 100 million units of the iPhone XR between Q4 of 2018 and Q3 of 2019. But now it is reckoned that the company will only be able to ship out around 70 million units of the handset during the given period.

    Top factors affecting its demand are:

    • Price of iPhone XR
    • Competition from other smartphones

    Additionally, the report points that overall sales of iPhones might also decline by 15-20 % in Q1 of 2019 compared to the this year. The demands might fall short, however, the iPhone XR is definitely a smartphone with solid performance, sturdy build, and top-notch specifications. For reference:

    iPhone XR Tech Specs

    Also Read: A ‘Concept Video’ Of The Samsung Galaxy F Surfaces

    • Display: 6.1-inch LCD, 1792 x 828 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
    • Operating System: iOS 12
    • RAM: 3 GB
    • Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB
    • Rear Cameras: 12 MP, Quad-LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 7 MP
    • Security: 3D Face Unlock
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 .0, Lightning Port, NFC, GPS
    • Battery: 2942 mAh
    • Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm
    • Weight: 194 g

    Watch our unboxing video of the iPhone XR

  • A ‘Concept Video’ Of The Samsung Galaxy F Surfaces

    A ‘Concept Video’ Of The Samsung Galaxy F Surfaces

    Foldable phones have been rumored for years and finally, Samsung showcased a working prototype of one such device in their developer’s conference. The device will most probably be called the Samsung Galaxy F, owing to its foldable screen. Recently, in an interview with Yonhapnews (a South Korean news agency), Samsung said that the Galaxy F will be commercially available in the first half of 2019.

    The company also claims to sell at least 1 million units of the foldable phone within the first year of its launch. According to sources, the smartphone will have a hefty price tag of $ 1,770 (around 2 million Korean Won). Any technical specification except the screen size of the Galaxy F is currently unavailable. Recently, a YouTube channel with the username ‘Concept Creator’ has shared a concept video of the foldable Galaxy F.

    Galaxy F Concept

    The concept video shows a smartphone that folds out into a sleek looking tablet. The tablet mode has a 4.2:3 aspect ratio, edge-to-edge display with rounded corners and negligible bezels. In the smartphone mode, it has a smaller, 4.3-inch infinity display with thick top and bottom bezels. The front-facing selfie camera is present on the top bezel of the phone. The device has a clamshell style curved hinge that gives it the folding capabilities.

    The power button & volume rockers are placed on the left side when the device is in phone mode. The Galaxy F concept also has a USB Type-C port, 3.5 mm headphone jack & dual bottom firing speakers. Additionally, the device also has dual rear cameras along with an LED flash and unidentified sensor. 

    Also Read: Foldable Samsung Phone Will Launch In First Half of 2019

    Albeit, the video is a fan-made concept. But it does looks amazing & we hope that the final product resembles the same. If Samsung is actually able to pull off something like this, it will help the tech giant further strengthen its roots in the smartphone market. Again, it must be kept in mind that this is just a fan-made concept and the real device may not be the same.

  • Foldable Samsung Phone Will Launch In First Half of 2019

    Foldable Samsung Phone Will Launch In First Half of 2019

    Lately, Samsung has been in the news because of their smartphone with a foldable display. The company gave a glimpse of the foldable phone recently at their Developer Conference held in San Francisco. The president of Samsung Mobile division, DJ Koh in a press briefing said that the foldable phone will be available within the first half of the next year. Additionally, he also claimed that Samsung plans to sell at least 1 million foldable phones in 2019.

    Yonhapnews, a South Korean news agency suggests that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone in February next year. This will be followed by the foldable phone. The foldable phone, allegedly called the Galaxy F will launch in March along with a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10. Presumably, the foldable Galaxy F will not support 5G connectivity.

    Reports also profess that the company will showcase a working prototype of the Galaxy F smartphone at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2019. The South Korean news agency also claims that the smartphone will cost $ 1,770 (around Rs 1,29,024 ). The steep price of the smartphone indicates that it might not be a mass market handset.

    Galaxy F Features

    The biggest highlight of the Galaxy F will definitely be its foldable display. Samsung says that the new smartphone will have a 4.6-inch display in regular mode and a 7.4-inch screen when unfolded. The foldable smartphone will also support Android Q’s continuity feature. It means when a user is running an app on a foldable device, it will seamlessly transfer between the two screen layouts. Which are the smaller, smartphone-like folded screen, and the larger, tablet-style experience when it is unfolded.

    Also Read: Android Q Will Have Multi-Resume Support For Apps

    Any more technical specifications about the smartphone are currently unavailable. But, Samsung will hopefully launch it in Q1 of 2019 and make all the specifications and features official.

  • Huawei Files Patent For Smartphone With An In-Display Earpiece

    Huawei Files Patent For Smartphone With An In-Display Earpiece

    Huawei is a China-based tech giant that also manufactures smartphones. The company is working hard and continuously developing new technologies. They are the world’s first company to make a 7nm Android chipset, the Kirin 980. And recently the company has filed a patent for a smartphone with an earpiece cutout in the display.

    Earpiece Hole Display

    The recently filed patent by Huawei illustrates a smartphone with an earpiece cavity in the display. It is an effort to maximise the screen real estate without having to opt for a slider like the one present on Mi Mix 3 and Honor Magic 2. The smartphone in the patent has extremely thin bezels which indicate the device will use swipe gestures to navigate to different menus. The image shows that the power button and volume rockers are present on the right side of the smartphone.

    The patent also discloses that the smartphone will have a rear-mounted fingerprint and not an in-display one like the OnePlus 6T. Additionally, the device in the patent has a USB Type-C port at the bottom and a 3.5 mm audio jack at the top. The back of the smartphone has a capsule shape ridge which most probably will house dual cameras and an LED flash.

    Also Read: A Brain-Like SuperComputer With 1 Million Processors Is Here

    Alleged Galaxy A8s Render

    To conclude, any smartphone with such a display is currently not available for sale. But, the possibilities of this turning out to be real are pretty high. As companies like Samsung and LG are also testing displays with similar cutouts. Previously Samsung teased concept photos of an upcoming smartphone, the Galaxy A8s. The concept shows a smartphone with a circular cut out in the display for a camera. The company shared three photos with different camera placements in each of them. One has a central cutout, the second has a right side display cutout and the third option with a display cutout on the right side.

  • Android Q Will Have Multi-Resume Support For Apps

    Android Q Will Have Multi-Resume Support For Apps

    Google’s Android Dev Summit 2018 was held in California during November 7 & 9. Lead Developers demonstrated a lot of changes the upcoming Android Q will have. One key change is Multi-Resume support for applications. The developers are provided with tools with which they can integrate the feature in Android 9.0 Pie apps as well but, it will be mandatory in Android Q.

    What Is Multi-Resume?

    Running simultaneous applications on an Android smartphone is not new. It has been available since the release on Android N (Nougat) in the form of split-screen. It allows users to run two simultaneous apps side-by-side. However, the feature has had limitations up till now. Earlier, the system would pause one app while the other is in use. But, it is soon going to change with the upcoming Multi-Resume feature.

    The new feature will allow users to keep multiple apps running live on-screen. It means the users will be able to interact with more than one app concurrently without having the system to pause the other app. This revolutionary feature will make it very much equivalent to a traditional desktop working environment. This feature might not be as useful on a small screen device but, will surely boost productivity on a larger screen tablet.

    Possibilities With Multi-Resume:
    • Video Conferencing: The new feature will open new possibilities for video conferencing. The users will be able to talk with their contacts while still having access to relevant content in another window. This will be beneficial for business personnel who are usually making online meetings via Skype or similar apps.
    • Drag & Drop Files: Although Google has not talked anything about the possibility of this feature. This can be another key advantage of Multi-Resume support.
    • Browsing & Maps: The user can even browse the web and search for relevant details with ongoing navigation.

    Also Read: OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition To Launch In India

    To conclude, the possibilities of Multi-Resume on Android are innumerable and are only limited to the vision & skills of the developer.

  • OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition To Launch In India

    OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition To Launch In India

    OnePlus recently launched their latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6T with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a bigger battery. The smartphone was initially available in two colors which are Midnight Black and Mirror Black. Recently a third colour variant, thunder purple was launched in China and now OnePlus India has shared a teaser of the same on twitter.

    Let There Be Thunder!

    The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant was first launched in China and the officials claimed the smartphone will only be exclusively available there. But, to our pleasant surprise, the new variant will soon launch in India as well, according to the latest tweet. The OnePlus India official account on Twitter posted that the Thunder Purple is coming. Which apparently means that the launch of the phone is imminent.

    Price & Availability

    The availability of the Thunder Purple variable is not yet available but the tweet indicates it is about to launch soon. The price of the ThunderPurple is expected to be the same as the already available color variants. The price for different variants of both, Midnight Black and Mirror Black is as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – Rs. 37,999
    • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – Rs 41,999
    • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – Rs 45,999
    OnePlus 6T Features

    The OnePlus 6T is a remarkable smartphone and is a true flagship killer. The OnePlus 6T is the successor to the OnePlus 6. And like its predecessor, its is laden with features and innovations. Not only the hardware, but even the software of the OnePlus 6T is extremely fluid and highly responsive. The OnePlus 6T runs on the Oxygen OS, which is one of the best custom Android flavours.

    Also Read: Samsung’s New Mid-Range ‘Galaxy M’ Series Leaked

    The OnePlus 6T has a massive edge-to-edge 6.41 inch AMOLED display with a notch up top. It has very thin bezels on all four side. The smartphone has a swift-responding in-display fingerprint sensor which is as cool as it sounds. The alert slider and the power button are placed on the right of the smartphone while the sim tray and volume rockers are on the left. The back panel houses the dual cameras and an LED flash. The device has a 3700 mAh battery with Dash charging support. You can read all about the OnePlus 6T here or watch our video below:

     

  • OnePlus To Launch A 5G Phone In 2019

    OnePlus To Launch A 5G Phone In 2019

    5G, the big leap for smartphones is approaching fast and the companies are working hard to reap the early bird advantage. Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has already launched their 5G compatible Mi Mix 3. Moreover, OnePlus has already announced they will launch a 5G smartphone in the year 2019. Recently, the company revealed to Cnet Spain that the 5G OnePlus will not be the OnePlus 7. In fact, the upcoming smartphone will be part of a completely different series.

    The Successor To The OnePlus 6T?

    OnePlus refreshes their flagship smartphones twice a year hence, the OnePlus 7 will launch before Q2 of 2019 ends. Most notably, OnePlus 7, the next flagship will not have 5G support. The company revealed that the OnePlus 7 will remain their flagship phone. As the new 5G technology will not only bump the price of the phone, but it will also have limited carriers initially. So, the company predicts to not sell as many units of the same as the former.

    The company officials explained that the 5G smartphone which is due to launch in early 2019 will be a part of a different lineup that will complement the flagship series. The smartphone is set to launch in early 2019, we feel that the company might announce it during the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2019 which will be held in Barcelona starting 25th February.

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    Going by the previous track record of OnePlus, the company will launch two flagship phones next year and the promised 5G phone. This means that OnePlus will be launching three smartphones next year. We are excited to see what the new devices from OnePlus will offer.

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