Author: Souradeep Roy

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 New Colours And Fingerprint Scanner Leaked

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has seen various leaks. The latest one features two Mi Mix 3 phones in two different colours. Very recently, a press render and live shot of the Mi Mix 3 surfaced. Now another image has been shown by the company’s CEO himself. In the image, two Mi Mix 3 devices are kept side by side, one is Black and the other is Blue in colour. The phone shows a dual camera vertical setup with flash and surprisingly features a fingerprint sensor. The photo was taken down shortly after.

It was much talked about that the new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will have an in-display fingerprint sensor but it seems there will be different variants with different ways to unlock the phone. Xiaomi is also reportedly working on a special arts edition in conjunction with the British Museum. The phone will also supposedly sport 24-megapixel selfie cameras. The company has also recently confirmed that it will feature a sliding front camera with flash.

Other Rumours

The glass back panel suggests that wireless charging might be an option as well. It also features a USB Type-C charging port. Other rumoured specifications include Android Pie, a Samsung AMOLED display panel with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Rumours also suggest that the phone will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, coupled with 10GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device is also set to be the first smartphone with 5G support.

Also Read: Apple Sends Invites For October 30th Event : New iMacs & iPads Expected

Price leaks suggest that there will be several different versions of the phone. The 6GB RAM/ 64GB will cost around $510 (roughly Rs. 37,500) and the 6GB RAM/ 128GB will be $555 (about Rs. 40,800). The 8GB RAM/ 128GB should be around $600 (around Rs. 44,100) while the 8GB RAM/ 256GB is reportedly around $645 (close to Rs. 47,400). No leaks have come up yet on the 10 GB variant’s price. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will see its launch on October 25 at an event in China.

October 20, 2018
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58 inch Launched In China

Xiaomi recently announced a new TV model for the Chinese market. The company already has 32 inch, 43 inch, 49 inch and 55 inch televisions in their Indian market. With new products being launched frequently, they are clearly looking to expand the portfolio. As people’s buying power is increasing and with more disposable income than before, companies are bringing new products to the market every day. The new Mi TV 4A has a 58-inch display and retails for a just 2.999 Yuan. The price directly translates to around Rs 31,753, but it will obviously not retail for that price if the company chooses to sell it in India.

Features

The new Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58-inch features a 4K display with a quad-core 64-bit high-performance Amlogic T962 clocked at 1.5GHz. It is has a Mali 450 GPU and features 2 GB of RAM. The TV also has support for HDR10 and has a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The viewing angle is also quite decent at 178 degrees. Being a smart TV it has Dual band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 support. So, one can watch online shows on the television as well. The new Mi TV 4A also sports 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports and antenna as well as AV input making gaming, viewing photos or videos from your phone or camera etc easier and faster. One can connect accessories like speakers, a mouse, keyboards, gaming controllers, etc using Bluetooth. With a static contrast ratio of 5000:1, the Mi TV also supportsUHD HLG and Dolby Vision formats.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Launch Date Changed

Xiaomi has seen success with it’s range of TVs in India with most of them selling out within minutes during the flash sale. It will be interesting to see if the company decides to bring bigger 65 inch and 58 inch television sets to India or not in the near future.

October 20, 2018
Apple Sends Invites For October 30th Event : New iMacs & iPads Expected

Apple has sent out media invites for an October 30th event. The invites sent out to people had different versions of the Apple logo design. They only had one line stating “There’s more in the making”. We feel this would see the launch of the new iPad, Mac Mini and more. The event is for next Tuesday, October 30. It will be taking place at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House. Apple usually launches products right before the holidays since they cannot fit in all the product launches in the flashier and much more peppier iPhone launches every year.

What to expect

Apple leak experts say that one can expect new iPad models. Apple might ditch the home button on the iPad, like they did on their iPhones. A news website that follows Apple closely has also stated that the launch may involve several Mac models and the iPad Pro. If they decide to do away with the home button, one can expect the Face ID technology to be a part of the iPad. Reports also suggest that this year’s iPad Pro will switch over from Lightning to USB-C.

There might also be a new successor to the Macbook Air with slimmer bezels and a high resolution Retina display. A new Mac Mini is in the making and it might see it’s release in this event as well. The company may also share details for iOS 12.1 and the upcoming watchOS update. Speculations suggest that iPads may have been used to create the unique invite designs, which Apple often markets as devices to create and explore for artists.

We are not sure why the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park is not chosen for the event as is usual and why instead Apple is headed to Brooklyn!

October 19, 2018
Lenovo Launches Watch S and Watch C Smartwatches

Lenovo had secured their position as one of the players in the smartwatch market with their Watch 9 and Watch X. With other companies already making a mark in this segment such as Motorola, Huawei and Apple. Lenovo has already been making fitness trackers for a while now, but with their latest announcement of the Watch S and Watch C they are trying to target a different class of smartwatch.

The Watch S sits between the Watch 9 and Watch X and costs around ¥238. It will be available in Red and Black dial and straps. The watch features a new dial design along with sapphire glass, and a calfskin leather band. Unfortunately there is a lot that is missing from the Watch S in terms of a heart rate sensor, blood pressure monitor etc. But it does have sleep tracking, calorie counting and tracker of the number of steps taken. It also misses out on an OLED dial but can notify the user of new notifications by vibrating. The watch is also 5 ATM water resistant. It will go on sale on Lenovo’s official online store on October 30 at 10 AM.

The more interesting of the two products that were announced, is the Watch C. It is a kids watch that has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display and is slightly rectangular in shape. Lenovo has included features that a kids watch should have like GPS tracking, calling between watches etc. The GPS tracking can be useful for parents to track their children in emergencies. With the help of a companion app, parents and guardians can set the location of their home and school and they will get notified when the child reaches a certain location. There is also an SOS feature available. Priced at ¥399, the watch will be available in Blue and Pink colours.

October 19, 2018
Top 5 Console Games To Play This Weekend

A long weekend is upon us! And what better way to pass time than call a couple of friends and munch on some chips while playing a video game?! In this article we will discuss the top games that you can play this weekend to keep yourself entertained!

Overcooked

Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. The game is extremely great to pass time. The game challenges its players to play together and cook according to the orders that are received and have to be completed in a very short time. It gets increasingly difficult as you cross levels and one has to cook in different kitchens that have moving tables, cars passing through and deep pits that one can fall into.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man

The same old Spider-Man story, but told in a completely differently manner. This game features an experienced Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City. He still struggles with his personal life but has to fight bad guys in his free time. The gameplay as well as the graphics are amazing. The story progresses quite well and Peter’s personal life collides with his alter ego’s to create a beautiful game for you to play this weekend.

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Fifa 19

EA Sports has done what it does best. The new Fifa 19 has improved graphics, improved gameplay and a better gaming experience overall. The game can be bought in three different versions: Standard, Champions edition and Ultimate edition. The Champions edition consists of the base game, 10 jumbo premium gold FUT packs, Christiano Ronaldo loan, Neymar Jr loan and special edition FUT kits. The Ultimate edition has all the other features as the Champions edition, except it has 25 jumbo premium gold FUT packs instead of 10.

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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4

The Call Of Duty games have always been the hype of every season.A multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, the game is an absolute beast and has a battle royale mode that can be enjoyed with friends as well. The game has three different gameplay options, namely deathmatches and domination matches, Zombie mode and Blackout Mode.

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

The eleventh major instalment, and twentieth overall, in the Assassin’s Creed series, Odyssey features breathtaking graphics, a huge game world and plenty of missions and side quests to keep you entertained. As with past Assassin’s Creed games, this game is also extremely extensive. Take a ship or fight on ground, this game is sure to entertain!

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October 18, 2018
OnePlus 6T To Release With Night Mode For Better Low Light Photography

The OnePlus 6T launch is just around the corner and there is a lot of hype around it. The OnePlus 6T is one of the very few phones that will feature Android Pie out of the box. The recently launched Pixel 3 revels in its outstanding camera performance. But the OnePlus 6 has proved to be a worthy competitor for Pixel devices in terms of camera performance. The low light performance of OnePlus devices in recent times have improved drastically. According to a news website, OnePlus is introducing a Night Mode in the OnePlus 6T’s camera software. This Night Mode will supposedly improve the low light camera performance further. It will reportedly provide ample clarity and sharpness, with a good dark-to-light contrast, and negligible noise. The news website also said that they came to know about this straight from the horse’s mouth as a OnePlus representative has confirmed this.

Pre-order the OnePlus 6T here

Since the phone will be pre-loaded with Android Pie, we can expect AI to play a big role in the software and specifically the Night Mode. According to leaks and rumours, OnePlus 6T will bring major changes in comparison to the OnePlus 6. It will feature things like an in- display fingerprint scanner, water-drop notch, improved navigation, etc and will unfortunately not have a headphone jack. The phone will feature a Snapdragon 845 chipset and will have 8 GB of RAM. According to leaks, the OnePlus 6T features rear cameras with 16 MP and 20 MP sensors. Revelations about the 3700 mAh battery have also pleased a lot of OnePlus buyers as very few flagship smartphones offer such a huge battery.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

Leaked Price

Rumours suggest that the phone will arrive in three different variants. These will be 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage models. The prices for the devices have also been leaked which are Rs 37,999, Rs 40,999 and Rs 44,999 respectively. The OnePlus 6T is launching in India and New York on 30th October and will be available for order as early as November 2nd.

Pre-order the OnePlus 6T here

October 18, 2018
Google Boasts Pixel 3 To Be Their Most Secure Phone Yet

Google has introduced the Titan M security chip with its Pixel 3 and 3XL smartphones. The company claims that with this chip, the Pixel 3 and 3 XL have become their most secure phones yet. BlackBerry was known for their security for a while when smartphones were just taking off, making them one of the best selling smartphone brands as enterprises used their solution. Shortly after, Apple took the crown. This goes on to prove that security is a major concern for both enterprise as well as personal users.

Google seems to have invested a lot of time and energy into securing their phone. This arrives on the heels of a major security vulnerability. Huge amounts of data was leaked recently for a lot of users of Google’s social networking website – Google Plus. The company’s introduction of the enterprise-grade security chip – Titan M into the smartphone is a welcome change for users who fear for their data security. Google is looking to secure the phone both in terms of software and hardware. The company has promised to provide monthly security updates and yearly OS updates.

Pixel 3 Specifications

The Pixel 3 features a 5.5 inch display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system. It also features 4 GB of RAM and a single 12.2 MP camera CMOS image sensor at the back. The phone also has several sensors like a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer and Gyroscope.

Also Read: Google To Shut Down Google+ After Data Breach

Google wishes to protect secure transactions in third-party apps and secure sensitive transactions. The use of Google Play Protect to help safeguard your phone from malware is also a great feature to have. Along with this, it has a tamper-resistant hardware security module which protects your lock screen and strengthen disk encryption. The Titan M, in short, provides security in the bootloader, offers lock screen protection & disk encryption on-device, secures transactions in third-party apps and offers insider attack resistance.

October 18, 2018
COD Black Ops 4 Is The Biggest Day One Digital Release In Activision History

Call of Duty Black Ops 4 saw it’s launch recently and it is already a hot favourite amongst gamers. Activision, the creators of Black Ops 4 have said in a press release that the game has set a new launch day record as the biggest day one digital release in Activision history. The previous record held for the highest digital sales for the first day of release was set in 2017 by Call of Duty WWII. Black Ops 4, which just released last Friday set a new PlayStation record for day one digital full game sales on PlayStation Store, globally as well.

The title also quickly became the best-selling Activision Xbox One digital game on day one, globally. The first Call of Duty release ever on Blizzard’s Battle.net, it set records for PC gaming as well. The day one PC digital sales doubled year on year.

[blockquote]Digital downloads of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 are based on unit sell-through on the first day of availability worldwide.[/blockquote]

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 India price digitally via the PS Store and Microsoft Store for Xbox One is Rs 3,999 digitally and Rs 4,699 on disc. The minimum system requirements for PC is Windows 7 64-bit or later, Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2 GB / GTX 1050 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850 and a minimum of 55 GB HD space. The game also has a battle royale mode that allows players to compete against each other on a map like PUBG and Fortnite.

October 15, 2018
China Sees Decrease In Domestic Mobile Phone Shipments

Telecommunications Research Institute of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently released a report on the domestic phone shipments in China and it does not look too good for the smartphone market. In the period from January-September 2018, the domestic mobile phone market shipped 305 million units, down 17% year on year. September 2018 saw 91 new model launches, down 26.0% year-on-year and 65.5% quarter-on-quarter. 18 models of 2G phones, 1 model of 3G phones and 72 models of 4G mobile phones saw their release in that month.

Reports also stated that in the period of January to September 2018, 2G mobile phone shipments were 16.762 million units, down 19.7% year-on-year. 3G mobile phone shipments were 49,000 units, down 90.9% year-on-year. While the 4G mobile phone shipments were 288 million units, down 16.7% year-on-year.

635 new phones were launched since the beginning of the year. Out of this, 144 models were 2G compatible and 488 models were available with 4G support. 92% of the sales were garnered by the top 10 manufacturers in China. This includes giants like Xiaomi, Oppo and Apple.

Around The World

September also saw Korean smartphone manufacturers Samsung beating Apple in the global smartphone market. This is hapenning as companies like Xiaomi, Huawei and Oppo are closing in. Apple however targets the top end of the market while most Chinese manufacturers target the lower end. This is much more price sensitive. Other manufacturers may win the race in terms of the number of phones sold but Apple almost always wins the profitability race.

In Quarter 2, according to a research website, the best selling smartphone models were the Oppo R15, Vivo X21, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and Honor 7C. A research analyst when talking about Q2 had commented that during the quarter, OPPO and Vivo also expanded their presence in the premium segment by launching devices like the Find X and Nex. According to him, the premium segment is likely to get more competitive in the later part of 2018.

October 15, 2018
Apple Donating 1000 Apple Watch Series 4 Devices For Scientific Research

The Apple Watch has been a favourite for scientists across the US. Apple has constantly added new health and fitness features to the Apple Watch over the few years of it’s existence. The watch finds its use in the research of everything from symptoms of Parkinson’s disease to postpartum depression. Researchers now wish to find out if the watch can help with the detection of eating disorders. The Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders conducts the research named Binge Eating Genetics Initiative (BEGIN). BEGIN aims to better understand the genetic factors that may be associated with binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. The study wishes to develop better treatments for the millions of people who suffer from these illnesses.

Also Read: Apple Watch Series 4 Now Available For Pre-Order In India

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder is a disorder in which a person overeats compulsively and is unable to stop. It can occur in normal weighing men and women but more often leads to weight gain and obesity. Some people fall into depression and some resort to food as a coping mechanism. 2.8% of American adults suffer from binge eating disorder in their lifetime.

The research aims to recruit 1000 participants who suffer from binge eating disorder or bulimia nervosa. Participants have to be over 18 years old and living in the United States and should have an iPhone. These participants will each reportedly receive an Apple Watch from the company itself. Researchers will monitor their eating habits using the Recovery Record app on the iPhone. They will record your mood, food, and goals for 30 days. The BEGIN page also has a Apple Watch setup flyer and a flyer that states ‘The price of this watch was a desire to recover’.

Brian Baucom and Jonathan Butner, researchers from the University of Utah will help with statistical modeling once the data collection concludes.

The Apple watch Series 4 was released in September 2018 and tracks important health functions such as heart rate, activity, sleep, mindfulness and nutrition. It also comes with fall detection and calorie tracking among other health and fitness features. Pre-bookings for the Apple Watch Series 4 are open in India.

October 15, 2018
Sony PlayStation 4 Crashing Due to Malicious Messages

Sony’s PlayStation 4 is reportedly crashing due to a malicious message, according to several users. These crashes are happening due to a message containing a string of characters and are freezing the PS4. In some cases, the PlayStations are requiring a factory reset due to this issue as well.

The Reddit user, who reported the issue first, said that he was playing Rainbow Six: Siege. His console bricked when a player sent him the message from a dummy account making his system crash. According to him, one user did not have to reset. It did not affect him as his PlayStation messages were set to Private. Sony is yet to respond to this issue. It would be wise forPlayStation 4 users to meanwhile not receive or open these malicious messages. The rise of bots and malicious messages have become a real issue in the phone as well as the console industry. How Sony handles this issue will be interesting to see. Speculations are doing the rounds that this is done by some users to get an edge over others in a game by DDOS-ing other players.

PlayStation 4, which saw it’s launch in 2013-14, is also reportedly receiving an update very soon which allows users to change their details. The PlayStation Network Online ID Preview Program will also start this year. According to the company, the first change will be free, with further changes costing €9.99/£7.99 for those who do not have a PS Plus account. We hope Sony rolls out a permanent fix for the message issue with the update or before that.

According to another Reddit user the following step solves this issue, for now:

Go to Settings > Account Management > Privacy Settings > Enter your password > Personal Info | Messaging, and set Messages to either Friends (if you trust them) or No One.

October 15, 2018
Honor 8X Indian Launch Tomorrow

Chinese tech giant Huawei’s sub brand Honor is launching its latest samrtphone tomorrow. The Honor 8X and 8X Max were launched in China last month and featured a 6.5-inch and 7.12 inch display respectively. We do not know if the 8X Max will be launched in India or not, but the company has confirmed the launch of the Honor 8X. The launch event will be held in India on October 16, 11:30 AM onwards. It will be broadcasted live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Also Read: Honor 8X And 8X Max Launched

The Honor 8X features a Kirin 710 Octa-Core processor which is clocked up to 2.2GHz. The phone supports expandable storage up to 400GB. The different variants of the phone are 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. The 8X also features a 20 MP+ 2 MP dual-AI rear cameras and 16 MP front-facing camera. The camera also supports slow-motion at 120fps, 4X and super slow-motion at 480fps, 16X. The device has a Mali G51 MP4 along with GPU Turbo technology. The phone has a 3700 mAh battery and runs on Android Oreo 8.1-based EMUI 8.2 out of the box. The company also said that this phone has a 91 percent screen to body ratio.

The Honor 8X variants with 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM are priced at 1,399 Yuan ($202), 1,599 Yuan ($231) and 1,899 Yuan ($274) respectively. The Indian price of the phone has not been revealed.

October 15, 2018
OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

The OnePlus 6T is one of the most awaited devices in the smartphone market right now. Continuing the legacy of OnePlus, which brings flagship features at a mid-range price, the device is set to be a favourite of many. Despite the fact that this is a ‘T’ upgrade and not a number upgrade, OnePlus has not held back in terms of innovation. With the launch of the OnePlus 6T nearing, here is a round-up of all the confirmed features and expected specifications.

Waterdrop notch

The water drop notch is not something new. The Essential Phone and many Oppo phones carry a similar design. Oppo as we all know is owned by BBK Electronics, the company that owns OnePlus as well. Any new feature on Oppo or Vivo smartphones is mostly seen in the OnePlus brand as well. The water drop notch is no exception. This notch looks like a tiny water drop and helps to avoid hindrance when watching videos.

In-screen fingerprint

Another feature finding its way into the OnePlus phones from the BBK Electronics subsidiary Oppo and Vivo is the in display fingerprint scanner. This technology has gone through improvements to match physical fingerprint scanners and is almost as fast and as accurate. According to OnePlus, they have spent months shaving milliseconds off the unlock time and carefully refining the unlock animation to ensure a satisfying experience. The fingerprint scanner is present under the screen and lights up when scanning. It looks extremely futuristic and is a great addition to the OnePlus 6T.

No headphone jack

For years OnePlus has boasted, and sometimes joked, about keeping the headphone jack when many other manufacturers have done away with it. It seems that the OnePlus 6T is going to change the company’s stance on the same. During the launch of the OnePlus 6, they also released a wireless bluetooth earphone called the Bullets wireless. The earphones have been majorly out of stock throughout the year since their launch. However, the new phone will come bundled with Type C earphones and OnePlus is trying to match the supply to the huge demand for the earphones.

Improved navigation

OnePlus has promised to provide a smooth, fast and burden less experience with their UI. Even though the OnePlus UI is usually very close to stock android, new gestures in the Oxygen OS will make tasks like opening the camera, opening recent apps etc easier. OnePlus also stated that whenever you swipe up in an app, its window will follow your finger, which makes for a more natural experience. You will also be able to hold the power button for 0.5 seconds to activate the Google Assistant. This is a welcome change since it was impossible to activate Google assistant with gesture navigation on the previous versions of Oxygen OS.

Bigger 3700 mAh battery

OnePlus 6T reportedly packs a bigger 3,700 mAh battery which is a 10% improvement from the OnePlus 6. This will make the OnePlus 6T a premium phone with one of the biggest batteries. To put things into perspective, the Pixel 3 has a 2,915 mAh and the LG V40 ThinQ has a 3,300 mAh battery respectively. With OnePlus’ proprietary dash charging, the battery life of the phone will be hard to beat for other phone manufacturers.

Android 9 Pie and new UI

OnePlus 6 is already running on Oxygen OS with a base of Android Pie, When the OnePlus 6T launches, it will be only the seventh device to run Pie. The device has fast software updates which is one of the key reasons for its popularity. OnePlus 6T will be no different, with minimal UI changes and mostly stock android, this phone is sure to be a hit!

October 13, 2018
Asus To Launch New Zenfone In India On 17th October

Asus, the Taiwanese electronic giant has sent out invites for the new Zenfone launch in India. Asus has been banking on their Zenfone series of phone for a while and have been pushing regular updates for the Zen UI as well. April 2018 saw the launch of the last Zenfone which was the Max Pro M1. It was well received in India and with this launch Asus wishes to further strengthen their position in the market. Rumour is rife that the new phone will be a second version of the M1 and will go by the name Zenfone Max Pro M2. According to the invite the event is in Delhi and will start at 12:30 PM. There is no information regarding a live stream of the event.

Also Read: Zenfone Max Pro 6GB vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Mi A2

Zenfone Pro M1 Features

The Asus Zenfone Pro M1 features an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colours. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and 6 GB RAM. It also has 64 GB ROM which is expandable upto 2 TB. The phone features a 16MP and 5MP camera at the back and a 16MP front camera. The 5000 mAh Battery was also a steal for Indian customers. It is yet to be seen what changes Asus brings to the next generation of this phone and if it sees any improvement with the processor and cameras as well.

The Asus Zenfone Max M2 and the Zenfone Max Pro M2 has been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia a week back, and carry the model numbers ZB633KL and ZB631KL respectively. Both the phones run on Android Oreo out of the box according to reports. This is a little disappointing as the devices do not run the latest Android 9 Pie.

October 13, 2018
Razer Phone 2 May Also Launch With A Transparent Back Soon

It has just been two days since Razer announced the second iteration of the Razer Phone and we have some excellent news on that front. The Razer Phone had very few colour options. But with Razer Phone 2 they have decided to provide a transparent back option as well. The idea of a transparent back is not new and has been used by many phones before as well. Phones like Xiaomi Mi 8 EE and HTC HTC U12+ have had transparent variants. Being a gaming phone, the Razer Phone 2 will also feature their logo at the back which lights up and changes colour as well.

Features and specifications

The Razer Phone 2 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with 8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage options. The phone also has a whopping 1 TB external storage support via a microSD and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The 4000 mAh battery is an extremely useful feature for heavy gamers. It features a 5.72 inch IGZO LCD QHD display with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The 8GB ram and vapor chamber cooling make this phone an absolute beast for gaming and heavy duty usage. The Razer Phone 2 also sports dual 12 MP cameras at the back and an 8-megapixel sensor on the front.

It will be great to be able to take a look at the internals of the phone and the RGB LED lighting but at the moment it is unclear as to when the phone will be available or how much it will cost. The standard version of the phone costs $ 799.99. There is no news on whether the transparent back will bring any changes to the internals of the phone to make it look beautiful either but we can’t wait to see the internals of this beast!

October 13, 2018