Author: Vikhyaat Vivek

The New Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro May Launch In September

Rumours regarding the first 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro have been making rounds on the internet for a while now. Though, the tech giant has made no announcement or given any confirmations regarding the anticipated device. However, A new report seems to claim that the release of the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro is actually right around the corner. The launch is expected to be set somewhere in September.

Analysts at IHS Markit have reported that the 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro will be unveiled in September alongside its speculated specifications. The latest laptop will feature the new display size and high end CPU along with Catalina MacOS. An OLED panel is being skipped over for an LCD screen which will feature a resolution of 3072x1920px.

Apple had refreshed the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro back in May and is also expected to update the laptops with the latest MacOS Catalina. The update would also go with an update to new processors as well. The 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro could potentially sport a high-end processor, such as the H series Intel Core Processor, i9-9980HK. This octa-core processor is already available in the refreshed May 2019 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Notably, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro could feature a more powerful GPU in comparison to the May refreshed iterations. The older versions have a Radeon Pro Vega 20 graphics with 4GB of HBM2 memory, while the latest laptop might utilize AMD’s latest Radeon RDNA capable integrated graphics processors. This will further boost the graphics prowess of the upcoming MacBook Pro.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M30s Colour Variants Leaked, To Launch In India Soon

The company’s new release might frustrate customers who had just bought the May 2019 refreshed laptop models. Furthermore, the American company has yet to put out a response confirming this report. The new 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro is most likely a top-end device aimed at creators and casual consumers alike. Reception of the product remains to be seen.

June 24, 2019
Huawei Will Soon Enter The Indian Tablet Market

Huawei had just gone on stage to unveil its new Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro and MediaPad M6 among its other products. The Chinese company, regardless of the restrictions by the US, still plans on expanding its business horizons on multiple fronts. A fresh report has uncovered that the tech giant will soon enter the tablet market in India.

Huawei will compete with the likes of Samsung, Apple and Lenovo. These companies currently have a hold over the Indian tablet market, with Samsung in a dominating lead. The South Korean manufacturer has freshly unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A10.1 which will seek to boost tablet sales in India.

Exclusive: Huawei will soon enter the tablet market in India and these are the images of the first product it will launch under series. It seems like there will finally be more options in Android Tablet range for the Indian people. What do you think? #Huawei #HuaweiTablet pic.twitter.com/9OpCctL1zJ
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) June 24, 2019

According to the source, the tablet will feature an estimated 10-inch screen size with considerable bezels at the front. Back of the device features the lone camera minus a flash at the top right corner alongside Huawei’s branding in the centre. Regulatory information can also be seen on the bottom of the back panel. Two speaker grills are found at the bottom of the tablet while the right side features the volume rockers and power button.

Huawei’s upcoming tablet is reportedly compatible with cellular networking, which will most likely include 4G LTE bandwidth. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the upcoming tablet are still unknown as the company has yet to make any official announcements. It is unclear if Huawei is planning a single tablet with multiple configurations or different tablet models altogether for the Indian Market.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Retain 3.5 MM Jack Claims Report

The reception of this device by the Indian audience will be based on its pricing and offerings in regards to other companies. Huawei can make a great impact in the southeast Asian country if it can find the correct formula of value for money in the market. Furthermore, India has not had a fresh new contender in the tablet market for a while. This will make the new entry a welcomed addition, as more choice is always better for the consumers.

June 24, 2019
LG Patents A Smartphone With Punch Hole Front Camera

A glimpse of LG’s upcoming smartphone was seen through a patent granted by the Turkish Patent Institute. The device in question is reported to sport a punch-hole front-facing camera. This would mark the first time LG is planning to use this form of bezel reduction method for an all screen device.

According to the schematics, the smartphone will sport a punch-hole camera in the top left corner of the screen. The front panel is devoid of any seems apart from bezels on the top alongside an earpiece with necessary sensors and a buttonless bottom. The back, however, is a familiar design that has already been seen before. LG V40 ThinQ is clearly used as an inspiration for the rear layout, as the schematics show a striking resemblance.

The triple camera module at the back is in an identical pattern to the LG V40 ThinQ with a horizontal placement side by side. A flash flanks the right of the camera set up while the fingerprint sensor is placed right below it. This proves that the new device will not feature an in-display fingerprint scanner at the front. Changes to LG’s formula has been historically slow with the rate of adoption being behind other OEMs at this moment.

Unfortunately, no information about specifications as such is available regarding the upcoming device, or rather even if it is planned on being mass produced. With this only assumptions can be made regarding its specifications and hardware. If the device is similar to LG V40 ThinQ then it might see the same sort of top-notch hardware treatment if it launches the coming months.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Retain 3.5 MM Jack Claims Report

LG has not had a great record in the global smartphone market in the last few years. With the rise of Chinese companies like Xiaomi and OnePlus, LG has seen a decline in sales both in volume and value. The company has to aggressively price this device or in future iterations be at the forefront of newer technology or innovation to survive in the current highly dynamic smartphone industry

June 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Retain 3.5 MM Jack Claims Report

The announcement for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is right around the corner. Various reports and leaks regarding the device have already made many rounds on the internet. However, A new report from a reliable source seems to confirm and disprove a few of the aforementioned rumours from the past.

5. No noticeable software changes.
6. No top speaker grill and much smaller bezels.
7. Power and volume on the left side.
8. "3 cams vertical on small one
3 vertical plus one more on pro under the flash to the right of the stack"
9. Both are centered single hole punch cameras.
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) June 21, 2019

Max Weinbach, the source, went on Twitter (goes by @mweinbachXDA) to list a series of features and design specifications. Weinbach allegedly received the information from his source who gave out a total of 9 details regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10. All of these were shared in the tweet thread. The first thing to be unveiled was the retention of the 3.5mm headphone jack by the upcoming Note series, which may be unlikely considering the leaked renders and cases that have been seen so far.

The South Korean company is apparently not making any new major overhauls with the S-Pen that is claimed to be similar to the Galaxy Note 9‘s pen. Furthermore, the tweet also reported the removal of expandable storage from the standard version of the Galaxy Note 10. Samsung is also reported to not making any new major additions to the software and UI of the upcoming flagship handset. The device will run on the Android 9 Pie based One UI.

Reportedly, there will no longer be a speaker grill on the top of the smartphone leading bezels to be much smaller than its predecessor. Interestingly, the volume rockers and the power button will now both be found together on the left side, a small but notable design change. The tweet also goes on to confirm the vertical setup for the 3 camera sensors, while the fourth being under the flash to the right in the Pro variant.

Also Read: Features And Layout Of Honor’s MagicBook Pro Laptop Leaked

Finally, both of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 versions will be equipped with an infinity-O display. The punch-hole cameras will be embedded right in the middle of the top portion of the screen. Again, these speculations have yet to be confirmed by the company and the only addressal that might be received will be in the form of an official launch. The highly anticipated flagship is set for an announcement in August for those interested customers. Updates will follow regarding the launch and more as additional information is available.

June 22, 2019
Samsung Is Launching Three New Galaxy Tabs Next Week

The tablet market has been dominated by Samsung in the Indian Market in 2019. The tech giant has historically always had an audience for its larger-screened product range in the southeast Asian country. The South Korean company is now seeking to expand it’s lineup with three new Galaxy entries in the tablet segment.

In the country, Samsung has gained over 51 percent of the market share by value and about a total of 50 percent by volume of sales. The success is not a first as of year 2018, Samsung had a 50 percent market share value with an estimated 49 percent share in sales volume. A top executive of the company has now announced three upcoming tablets that will bolster the aforementioned financial figures.

With this years lineup, Samsung is hoping for a net growth of 20 percent. According to a senior official, the company has already registered double-digit growth in comparison to the preceding year and is now seeking to revive the ‘stagnant’ tablet space in the country in 2019. Tablets are a bigger size offering against smartphones that allows media consumption, entertainment, and even workloads being enhanced and a tad bit more accessible. Furthermore, users now browse, shop and use multimedia functions more than ever before and these large devices provide a great platform to experience it.

Samsung plans on capitalizing on this demand through its offering of bigger displays and top-notch hardware to further penetrate the tablet market. The first of these devices will be the Galaxy Tab S5e that is expected to be priced between Rs.30,000 and Rs.40,000. While the Galaxy Tab A10.1, a mid-range tab, may fall within the price bracket of Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000. The last of these devices is a budget device, the Galaxy Tab A8, that might be priced at Rs.10,000 or sub 10k range.

Also Read: Features And Layout Of Honor’s MagicBook Pro Laptop Leaked

The Indian market has seen a growth spurt of 62 per cent with demands for 4G network capable tablets in just Q1 of 2019. Tablets are devices that are caught somewhere between a smartphone and an ultrabook. However, they have yet to solidify their own positions in the stiff market in regards to value.

Finally, precise details including the price and specifications of the three Samsung tablets will be revealed soon as they are set to launch in the fourth week of June.

June 22, 2019
Future MacBook And iPad Models Reported To Feature OLED Display

Apple is one of the leaders in the market that it competes in. However, just holding top honours does not guarantee success forever, one must adapt to the ever-volatile industry. With this, the tech giant may now start introducing its OLED displays to more product lineups. We may soon start seeing better displays on its notebooks and tablets.

According to a report, Apple is apparently seeking to make good on a contract with Samsung, the latter is one of the largest manufacturers of the aforementioned OLED displays. Reportedly, the American company has failed to buy enough units for the iPhone screens from Samsung. Hence, the bid to utilize the particular technology. This report is still unconfirmed by both parties in question, so a concrete conclusion cannot be formed.

The tech giant has equipped the high-end screens on its flagship smartphones in the last few years. Even though most users are unaware of this fact, Samsung displays are actually one of the key selling points for the top-end premium smartphones used by Apple. As of now, several other OEMs have used OLED screens in their tablets and notebooks, however, Apple is yet to do the same. These screens have historically been well-received and a shift in display panels will definitely help bolster the company’s sales.

Apple devices that ship with the OLED displays are still a while away from being seen. Furthermore, even if the company were to immediately issue the order for larger sized OLED panels, it will still be a couple of years before any product having them will be commercially available. However, if this is true future MacBook Pros and iPads will be the first devices apart from the Apple Watch and iPhones to receive the particular technology.

Also Read: OnePlus Now Holds 2% Share In Premium Smartphone Market

A more probable scenario would be the iPhone XR being equipped with the OLED screen due to its popularity. Hence, a better screen on the best-selling product, as said by Apple, is highly likely. Apple is planning on making significant additions and changes in its future lineup to make up for the slowing down of its sales and drop in market share.

June 22, 2019
Huawei Launches MediaPad M6 Tablet Duo

Huawei alongside the release of the Nova 5 series of smartphones has also revealed to the world its latest iterations of tablets. The MediaPad M6 launched today in two different versions. One is an 8.4-inch display variant while the other arrives with a screen size of 10.8-inch. The only other notable difference between the two is battery size.

Specifications & Features

MediaPad M6 has a 2560x1600px LCD display panel equipped on both of the variants. Since the size of one is larger than the other room for a bigger battery also becomes available. The bigger of the two is powered by a 7,500mAh battery whereas the smaller one receives a 6,100mAh battery pack. The HiSillicon Kirin 980 SoC makes an appearance on both the 8.4 and 10.8 sized tablets along with 4GB of RAM. Internal storage is available in either 64GB or 128GB.

This is where most of the key differences end, as most of the internal specifications are almost identical. Both MediaPad M6 tablets sport an 8MP camera on the front and a 13MP camera sensor at the back. Additionally, Huawei has added an extra bonus with the inclusion of quad speakers from the audio brand Harman Kardon. This allows the tablet to provide an immersive experience while consuming audio and video content. EMUI 9.1 can be found running the devices based on Android 9.1.

Furthermore, users now receive an added function of physical keyboard support with the inclusion of pogo pins from Huawei. The tablets also feature a 3.5mm headphone jack alongside the USB Type-C charging ports.

Price and Availability

The MediaPad M6 10.8 inch is currently available for pre-orders and will be seen on shelves starting 10th of July. The base variant, with Wi-Fi only connectivity, of the tablet costs CNY 2,299 (approx. Rs. 23,200) for the 4/64GB configuration. The higher prices model that supports cellular network support along with 4 GB + 128 GB configuration is being sold for CNY 3,499 (approx. Rs.35,400).

Also Read: Huawei Launches The Nova 5 Series In China

The smaller MediaPad M6 tablet model of 8.4-inches will go for pre-order on the 7th of July. Official sales are to start on July 20. Pricing for the base variant is CNY 1,999 (approx. Rs. 20,200) that includes a 4/64GB Wi-Fi only model. The cellular version with 4/128GB is available for CNY 2,699 (approx. Rs. 27,300).

June 21, 2019
Huawei Launches The Nova 5 Series In China

Huawei is still going strong despite the heavy setbacks caused by the US trade ban. The Chinese company has now launched the latest offerings in the form of Huawei Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro. The former of the two is a mid-range smartphone while the other is a flagship-grade premium device.

Nova 5 & Nova 5 Pro

Both smartphones sport a 6.39 inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution alongside a 32MP camera sensor at the front. The rear shooter is a quad camera module with a 48MP, 16MP, 2MP and another 2MP cameras that will consist of a standard, wide-angle lens, depth of field, and macro sensors. Nova 5 is equipped with a 7nm Kirin 810 SoC processor with Mali-G52 GPU, while the high-end Nova 5 Pro will house the more powerful Kirin 980 SoC with Mail-G72 GPU. The chipset in the latter is currently also being utilized by other Huawei and Honor Devices including the P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro and View 20.

The latest smartphones also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, which has increasingly become an industry standard. Furthermore, the lower variant will not support NFC, unlike the Pro version. The aforementioned smartphones will be capable of 40W fast charging for its 3500mAh battery. Huawei Nova 5 will be available in a single memory configuration of 8GB RAM with 128 GB of internal storage. On the other hand, the higher specced Nova 5 Pro will have two storage variants with 8GB of RAM and an option of either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

Special emphasis is being placed on the identical camera module of the mid-range and top-end devices. Huawei boasts of improved low-light photography with key regards on night portrait pictures.

Also Read: App Store Publishers Reportedly Earn 60% Higher Than Android Developers

Price & Availability

The Nova 5 is priced at CNY 2,799 (approx. Rs.28,300 ) while the Nova 5 Pro has launched for CNY 2,999 (approx. Rs. 30,400) for the 128GB variant and CNY 3399 (approx. Rs. 34,400) for the 256GB. The smartphones are expected to be released for the global market in the following weeks.

June 21, 2019
App Store Publishers Reportedly Earn 60% Higher Than Android Developers

According to a new report by Sensor Tower research group, a significant gap was observed in the revenues generated between iOS and Android app publishers. This income disparity was noticeable by a large margin. In Q1 of 2019, the top 100 application developers for Apple’s App Store on an average earned 64% higher than its Android counterpart Google Play.

Sensor Tower’s Store Intelligence uncovered App Store publishers earning an estimated amount of $83.8 million (approx. Rs.584 crores), whilst Android studios only garnered $51 million (approx. Rs. 355 crores). This survey was taken over the top 100 apps the Apple and Google platform. Both of these platforms have seen an annual growth of 12% from last years figures.

Gaming Apps

In the field of mobile gaming, the revenue gap was much smaller. However, App Store developers still held a large margin of lead with 48% over Android mobile game studios. Apple’s platform under this segment made $70 million (approx. Rs. 487 crores) to Play Stores $48 million (approx. Rs. 334 crores). This segment of gaming combined is still the largest revenue stream for the industry with the rise in popularity of mobile gaming.

Non-Gaming Apps

Furthermore, non-gaming apps paint a grim picture for Android. The gap between the App Store and Google Play app publishers is a massive 232% difference. Users from Apple spent an estimated $23.3 million (approx. Rs. 162 crores) in comparison to Android’s mere $7 million (approx. Rs. 49 crores). There is a revenue discrepancy of more than three folds. Notably, Apple does have a great advantage considering that Google services and Play apps are banned in China, the largest consumer of smartphone services

Also Read: Apple Recalls Older MacBook Pro Citing Battery Hazards

This essentially makes App Store a more profitable business venture regardless of the fact that Android is the more popular platform. It is reported that Android currently holds an estimated 75% of the OS market share whilst iOS holds just about 23%. Hence, although it should’ve been the other way around, various factors such as user preferences, demographics, and availability should be taken into consideration.

June 21, 2019
Apple Recalls Older MacBook Pro Citing Battery Hazards
One of the most essential components of any mobile computing system is undoubtedly its battery pack, be it smartphones or laptops. What shouldn’t be taken lightly, however, is how potentially dangerous they can be if mounted incorrectly. Overheating is a serious danger when proper precautions are not taken and may cause serious harm to anyone by ignition or explosion (See Samsung Galaxy Note 7). Hence, Apple has issued a warning and recall for the 2015 MacBook Pros with Retina Display.

Apple has reported that the batteries “may pose a fire safety risk.” Furthermore, the company stated that the risk affects only a limited number of units sold between September 2015 and February 2017. Although it will be far and few models that are actually affected between the period, it is still a great number considering the number of units that could be sold in a time frame of two years. Apple has sold the third generation MacBook Pro from 2012 to 2018, so not every device will fall under this risk.

Owners of this version may want to check their serial numbers at the Apple’s support website. The model in question is the “MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)”. One will get a free battery replacement if they contact Apple, should the company deem them eligible. Unfortunately, the whole process might actually take about two weeks to resolve. This is a long wait for individuals who use their Mac laptops on a regular basis.

Instructions to check Battery Replacement eligibility
- Visit this link
- Enter your serial number. (Users can obtain their computers serial number by clicking the Apple logo in the top left and clicking ‘About This Mac’). The serial number will be displayed under the ‘overview’ tab.
Furthermore, Apple has stated that no other devices such as the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display are affected which were sold in the same time period. Likewise, in the past, the company had recalled 2016 13-inch MacBook Pros as well, although not for safety issues.

The tech giant is yet to announce the exact details regarding the risk and fire hazard that users potentially face.

Also Read: Google Axes Its Tablet Lineup, Will Focus On Laptops Instead

It is still unclear exactly when the overheating battery issue was originally uncovered, regardless it is a risk that customers should be aware of. Apple has faced many past allegations related to quality control and battery issues, but it is praiseworthy that the company is willing to pay for faulty units out of its own pocket. Loyal Apple fans might just get a free battery pack after all. Still, user caution is advised for safety until the replacement programme is complete.
June 21, 2019
New Deepfake Technique Can Make Portraits Sing

Deepfake is a term which was initially coined in the year 2017. It is a technique that utilizes an AI to project combined videos and images onto source images through machine learning. Now, a fresh report from the Imperial College in London and Samsung’s AI research lab in the UK have showcased how a simple image and audio file can be used to make a singing video of a portrait.

Previously, the technique was used to produce life-like videos from still shots. The researchers are heavily employing machine learning to generate realistic looking results. A trained eye can easily notice the mechanical and almost scary imitation by the AI but it is still a great deal considering the amount of data actually needed is negligible. The technique can even be seen combining a portrait of Albert Einstein, the famous mathematician, to create a unique lecture.

On a more entertaining side of things, even Rasputin can be seen singing Beyoncé’s iconic “Halo” with comical results. Furthermore, realistic examples are also available with tweaked videos which were generated to mimic human emotions based on the audio that was input into the system. It has become remarkably more simplified with time to produce deepfakes, even if they are not commercially available.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Will Boast Of A Three Stage Camera Aperture System

However, people are being reasonably worried regarding the implications of the technique. This can potentially be used to spread large scale false information and propaganda using famous personalities as their templates by those that seek to gain from it. The US legislators have already started noticing the future complications that can potentially be faced. Deepfakes have already caused harm, especially for women, who have had fake pornography surfaced to create an embarrassing spectacle for them. Fortunately or unfortunately, it is still too early to say how much good or harms the technology might end up causing.

June 20, 2019
Smart Speakers Could Soon Detect Heart Attacks

‘Smart’ homes nowadays are incomplete without a voice assistant enabled speakers. These smart speakers have been becoming increasingly more popular as a household gadget. They bring a variety of both entertainment and practicality to its users. Tech giants like Amazon and Google have pushed for these type of products with their own Echo and Home products respectively. Latest updates constantly add more functions to such gadgets, like the ability to detect heart attacks being developed by certain researchers for emergencies.

A dedicated team from the University of Washington are working towards perfecting a machine learning algorithm that can detect heart attacks. The algorithm is trained to monitor sounds for agonal breathing, where sharp gasps of air are taken by the victim suffering from a heart attack. However, this type of respiration only holds true for about 50% of the victims during cardiac arrest. This tool is being developed to be built into the aforementioned smart speakers to help save lives.

When detecting a heart attack, the devices can help raise an alarm even when the victim is incapacitated. The researchers behind the software are looking to make the process entirely seamless and in the background. This implies that the system can passively monitor the bedroom for breath patterns and under cases of attack it would automatically contact the authorities. A ‘contactless’ system from the smart speakers, as the team coined it, for relaying crucial information to concerned parties.

Unfortunately, the feature is far from being commercially viable as of right now. The algorithm is still being trained with a broad range of data to reduce false positive results regarding agonal breathing. A number of scenarios from different angles and distances to the smart speakers are being currently tested. Audio from real 911 calls that were recorded in Seattle is also being used to train the AI that will run the system. Additionally, the audios include samples from sleep studies, with the system detecting agonal breathing 97% of the time from a distance of upto 6 metres.

Also Read: Samsung Fixes Galaxy Fold And Is Ready For Launch

The system is relatively imperfect with false reports occasionally being treated positively. However, the team is working on ironing out such complications. Soon the world might just see a lot more applications similar to this in the future related to health, fitness and security with the smart speakers. For example, Alexa is capable of listening to the sound of glass breaking and alerting users of a potential break-in, a well thought after feature. Emergency safety nets are always a necessity as every life is important.

June 20, 2019
Samsung Fixes Galaxy Fold And Is Ready For Launch

Foldable smartphones were all the buzz early this year with Samsung being at the centre alongside its highly anticipated Galaxy Fold. However, the smartphone that was expected to launch in April to the global audience had been inevitably delayed. The reason for this was the display issues faced by influencers which were sent pre-release units. Unfortunately, most of these units had fatal flaws that caused Samsung to take a step back. The Korean giant now claims that Galaxy Fold has been subjected to some changes and is finally ready for the world.

Huawei in a statement had held off from releasing its own Mate X foldable handset, fearing a similar reception as Samsung. The Galaxy Fold had ensured Samsung’s win in unveiling the first foldable smartphone but lost the quality in its product. All in all the device had proven to be rushed with its various screen related problems, the very aspect which was key. Ever since then Samsung has publicly announced that it has fixed issues that were plaguing its foldable devices screen. The tech giant further on, even claimed that the Galaxy Fold is even ready to be shipped to the international market.

The news was broken down by a senior company executive and Samsung is expected to bring an official announcement soon regarding the commercial availability. Notably, the company’s spokesperson’s have had a varying degree of replies to the initial debacle faced by the Galaxy Fold. The month of May had seen the company claim the device is ready, which was followed by a report that detailed how no progress was made. The latest announcement was made directly by Samsung’s Vice President and are likely to be more reliable than the ones in the past.

Also Read: Motorola One Vision With A Punch Hole Display Launched In India

The Galaxy Fold is confirmed to launch soon by the company, although exact details have yet to be discerned. Speculations have popped up that even point at launch right before the upcoming flagship, the Galaxy Note 10. Since the initial release was planned for the US in April, it may see a similar trend in the coming weeks. Information will be available once updates are given out by the company.

June 20, 2019
Apple Downsizing Production In China

Tensions between the US and China regarding trade have had implications on a global scale. The trade ‘War’ has already claimed victims with Huawei, that is facing various restrictions on its business practice within America. Western corporations have been wary of collaborating with Huawei since the ban, fearing allegations and federal lawsuits. A fresh report reveals that Apple is currently seeking to shift a part of its production away from China. This arrives after China’s warning issued towards the US and certain internal issues faced by the company.

Apple, like Huawei, is one of the companies that are vulnerable to the crossfire between the two nations. Due to the uneven ground between Washington and Beijing, the company is looking to shift a part of its entire production from the southeastern nation. The smartphone manufacturer has been planning diversification to other countries for a while now, citing issues from “high labour costs and risk of overly centralizing its production.”

The countries being considered for such a large scale relocation to include India, Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Apple is currently leaning towards India and Vietnam in particular. Furthermore, older iPhones are already being produced in India which will help ease the transition since 90% of the Apple products currently available are still made in China. The company will move between 15-30% of all production, “with or without the final round of $300 billion tariffs.”

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Display Will Double Up As A Speaker

Apple has seen global success owing to China as its main base of operations. However, the political strifes, unstable trade, and issues within the eastern countries demographics are pushing the company to reallocate the manufacturing process entirely. This event will turn out to be an extremely expensive move for the company, requiring an estimated 3 years as well. Notably, this will only seek to benefit the company in the long run and hopefully bring the economic price to developing countries.

June 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Display Will Double Up As A Speaker

Samsung’s latest Note series flagship is right around the corner with other big releases like the upcoming Apple iPhone 2019 and Google’s Pixel 4 line up. The Korean company will have to pull out an amazing feature or function with the new device to make it stand a cut above the rest. Amidst the various rumours, new reports by a renowned leakster reveal a new ‘Sound on Display’ technology for the Galaxy Note 10.

Note 10's "chin" is very narrow, the same level as the iPhone, no speaker grooves on the forehead, which means that the flagship Sound on Display(SoD) technology will replace the traditional speaker. The forehead will be narrower. pic.twitter.com/6aRGQIG0ee
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 19, 2019

Ice Universe, the source, leaked Samsung’s new proprietary feature on Twitter. This implied that the tech giant is letting go of the earpiece systems that have been used so far for a new feature to facilitate calls. Within the tweet, a couple of images were shared as well. These images showcased screen protectors that showcased negligible bezels on the Galaxy Note 10 save a punch hole camera cut out.

Sound on Display is a feature that will have vibrations travel through the screen and to the user’s ears when they receive a call. In practice, the feature on the Galaxy Note 10 will function similar to any other handset. According to the aforementioned images, both the Pro and non-Pro will incorporate the new technology. Notably, Samsung is not the first manufacturer to bring this function to mainstream markets, Huawei and LG have previously equipped their flagships with the same. In fact, the company has already tried it once on its own M series lineup. The Samsung Galaxy M40 received mixed reception for the substitute tech over an earpiece with concerns regarding quality.

Also Read: Nube Gaming Smartphone With Extendable Gamepad

Reports have even claimed that the Galaxy Note 10 may also feature traditional speakers alongside the Sound on Display feature. However, no concrete evidence has been uncovered and a simple screen protector does not always paint a true picture. Furthermore, it is still highly likely as Samsung has already included the feature in mid-range smartphones and the upcoming Note 10 will probably seek to innovate where possible.

June 20, 2019