Author: Yashonil Gupta

Samsung Starts Manufacturing Its 5G Modem For Smartphones

The latest trend in smartphones this year has been the advent of 5G. The latest mobile connectivity standard promises better connection speeds and stability. Korean giant Samsung launched its first device supporting the standard, the Galaxy S10 5G at the Unpacked event in San Fransisco on February 20. It features the latest processor from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 855 SoC. To provide the handset 5G functionality, it also had the X50 modem. In a bid to develop a smartphone with homegrown internals, Samsung has started the production of its 5G components, including the Exynos 5100 5G modem, Exynos 5500 RF transceiver and the Exynos 5800 supply modulator.

Samsung’s 5G Components

The Samsung Exynos 5100 5G modem is the company’s first modem that supports the new connection standard. While it completed all the preparations for commercialization in August 2018, it is presently ready for mass production. According to the company, the modem virtually supports most networks, right from the sub 6Ghz networks of 5G to 2G GSM/CDMA, 3G WCDMA, HSPA and 4G LTE. The Exynos 5100 is further paired with the Exynos RF 5500 and the Exynos SM 5800 which is the company’s Radio Frequency and supply modulator solution. Notably, these components combined are claimed to support up to 1 Gbps download speeds.

To maximize the data rate over the 5G network, the Exynos RF 5500 has 14 receiver paths for download and supports 4×4 MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output); and higher-order 256 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modification). All of this helps in an efficient way to maximize the data transfer rate over the latest connection standard. The Exynos SM 5800 on the other hand, is a low-power supply modulator. It has been demonstrated to reduce the power consumption of the 5G modem by up to 30 percent. According to Samsung, it was achieved by adjusting the supply voltage according to the modems RF input signals.

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Interestingly, in contrast to the previous connection standard 4G LTE, 5G components in smartphones take up significant space inside the device. This lets the OEM compromise on essential features like a microSD card and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Even Samsung, who is known to retain the said components in its handsets, removed the headphone jack from the Galaxy Fold and microSD card slot from the Galaxy S10 5G to save space. Furthermore, the mobile network standard is also notorious for consuming battery and producing a lot of heat. This is seen as the main reason for the slow, gradual rollout of 5G.

April 5, 2019
Apple May Release The iPhone XE With A 4.8 Inch Display This Year

Apple launched the iPhone SE back in the year 2016. The smartphone quickly became one of the best compact devices of its time. Apple has been long awaited to launch its successor which has not yet happened. Pleasingly, a new report claims Apple may finally launch its successor, allegedly called the iPhone XE later this year. Noteworthy, the smartphone may be produced by Wistron, which has massive production plants in India.

iPhone XE

Sources claim the iPhone XE will have a similar design to the original iPhone SE, which suggests an aluminium back. Since metal doesn’t let current pass through the induction method; the possibility of the device supporting wireless charging is ruled out. Reports claim the smartphone will feature a 4.8 inch OLED display with a wide notch and minimal bezels. The notch will feature the components used for FaceID, Apple’s signature biometrics security technology. This suggests the handset will ditch the TouchID in favour of FaceID in comparison to its predecessor.

The reports further claim that the iPhone XE will run on the current 7nm Apple A12 Bionic SoC. This processor is also present on the iPhone XS, XS Max and the iPhone XR. In terms of optics, a single rear camera is expected. This may an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12MP sensor last seen in the iPhone XR. For selfies, a 7MP camera is expected to be housed in the notch on top of the display. Although the report of a smaller iPhone has been rife for quite some time, there has been no announcement from Apple. It may be the case that the Cupertino giant may surprise everyone by launching the aforementioned smartphone.

Pricing & Availability

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The reports claim the iPhone XE might launch in the third quarter of this year. The price of the smartphone is expected to start at around US$ 600 (Rs. 41,400).

April 4, 2019
Huawei To Launch The P30 Pro In India On April 9

The world’s second largest smartphone maker Huawei unveiled its next generation of camera oriented flagship smartphones, the P30 and P30 Pro at an event in Paris on March 26. The smartphones succeed the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. The devices will take their place at the top of the company’s most expensive smartphones list. A fresh listing by Amazon India has teased the India launch of the P30 Pro wherein the pricing of the handset will be revealed on the 9th of April. As the Huawei P20 didn’t make it to the country last year, only the Pro variant is expected to be announced in India this year as well.

Huawei P30 Pro

To recall, the Huawei P30 Pro features a similar design to the Huawei P20 Pro. It has a significantly large 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unlike the regular P30, the display edges will be tapered to the sides, similar to the ones seen in the Mate 20 Pro. Like the regular variant, it also will have an in-display fingerprint scanner with face unlock technology.

The Huawei P30 Pro runs on the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset, which has an Octa-core Cortex CPU and a Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a quad rear camera module comprising of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 40MP primary sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 20MP ultra-wide sensor, a third f/3.4 aperture equipped 8MP periscopic telephoto lens with an f/3.4 aperture and a fourth ToF (Time of flight) sensor. The periscopic lens provides lossless 5x zoom capability, which is the highest amongst any smartphones right now. For selfies, there is a 32MP front camera housed in the notch up front. The P30 Pro packs 8GB of RAM and an option of either 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of internal storage.

The P30 Pro is powered by a massive 4,200 mAh battery, which utilizes Huawei’s 40W SuperCharge Wired Charging. The device also supports Reverse wireless charging. Moreover, it is also IP68 dust and water resistant.

Pricing & Availability

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As mentioned above, the pricing of the Huawei P30 Pro will be revealed on the 9th of April. It was launched in Europe at a price of € 999 (Rs 77,800) for the version with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB of onboard memory was priced at € 1099 (Rs 85,600); whereas the top end model with 8GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage was priced at € 1249 (Rs 97,300). The Indian pricing of the smartphone is expected to be similar to its European counterpart.

April 4, 2019
Beats Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Earbuds Launched

After much speculations and leaks, Apple’s Beats division, known for creating premium audio products has launched the Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds. The device is the first pair of true wireless earphones from the company. Interestingly, the earbuds will compete with the newest AirPods, which also belongs to Apple. The latest true wireless earbuds from Beats, the Powerbeats Pro are the wire-free variant of the company’s Powerbeats 3 wireless earphones. The company claims the latest earbuds are an upgrade over its predecessor in terms of sound and connectivity.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

The Beats Powerbeats Pro feature adjustable, secure fit ear hooks on each earbud and have Class 1 Bluetooth for faster connection speed and a longer range. Like the newest AirPods, the newly launched earbuds also have the Apple H1 chip which provide for seamless connectivity with the iPhone, iPad and MacBooks. The Powerbeats Pro also supports hands-free “Hey Siri” command to summon the digital voice assistant on iOS devices.

Beats claims the Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds have a battery life of 9 hours on a single charge. The charging case of the wireless earphones has an additional battery life of 24 hours which can be replenished via a lightning port. Furthermore, the company claims that a 5-minute charge is enough for a 1.5 hour listening time on the device. Notably, sensors on each earbud are capable of detecting when they’re taken out of one’s ears and automatically pause the music when done so. The music resumes playing when they’re plugged back inside the ear. Unfortunately, there is no support for wireless charging, which was freshly added on the new AirPods.

Pricing & Availability

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The Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds have been launched at a price of US$ 249.95 (Rs. 17,700). They will be available in the US starting in the month of May. The earphones will be available in four colours, namely Black, Ivory, Navy and Moss.

April 4, 2019
Renders Of An Unknown Motorola Smartphone With Quad-Rear Cameras Leaked

Motorola launched the last smartphone in the Moto X series, the Moto X4 back in the year 2017. Since then, there were reports the company is pushing the lineup off the edge and will focus on the Moto Z series. Fresh leaks of an unknown Motorola device with an all-new design have leaked online. It is speculated that this smartphone is the next handset in the Moto X lineup and might be called the Moto X5.

Design & Features

The unknown smartphone from Motorola, as mentioned above, will sport a new design from the company. Renders reveal the device will have a glass sandwich design with a brushed accent on the back. Sources claim it will have a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a FullHD+ resolution. Like the Moto G7, it is a waterdrop notch and a Motorola branding on the chin. For biometrics and security, the handset will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The leaked renders reveal that the smartphone will have a quad-rear camera setup, a first for Motorola. While the details about the optics aren’t known, the images reveal one of the sensors will be a 48MP one. A single front-facing camera will also be housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. To accommodate the lenses, there is a hefty camera bump on the back of the smartphone. While details about the processor inside the device are unclear, it is expected to run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC as it will be a flagship smartphone.

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The renders also reveal that the upcoming Motorola flagship smartphone will retain a headphone jack and use a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. For sound output, the company has surprisingly provided the speaker grille on the top of the device. While the company hasn’t made any announcements regarding the handset, it is expected to be made official in a few weeks.

April 4, 2019
Apple Slashes Prices Of The iPhone XR For A Limited Period
Apple launched the current generation of iPhones at an event in September last year. The devices launched include the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. While the former two were the pair of flagship smartphones from the company, the latter created more buzz. Mainly because it was a more affordable, slightly specced down variant of its elder siblings. In a bid to attract more buyers, the company has discounted the price of the iPhone XR for a limited time period.

iPhone XR: Price & Availability

In the promotional offer, Apple has partnered with HDFC Bank to provide a reduced price on the iPhone XR. Under this scheme, the 64GB variant of the smartphone will cost Rs. 59,900 down from Rs. 76,900 earlier. The 128GB version will retail for Rs. 64,900, dropping from Rs. 81,900. The model with 256GB of storage, which was earlier priced at Rs. 91,900, will cost Rs. 74,900 under the promotion. Apple has announced this offer will be applicable only for a limited time and will go into effect starting the 5th of April. Customers of HDFC Bank can also avail a 10 percent cashback on the smartphone.

iPhone XR

The iPhone XR is the most affordable smartphone from Apple in the latest iPhone series. It features an all-glass design on the front and the back with an aluminium chassis to provide rigidity. The device sports a 6.1 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1792 x 828 px. For biometrics and security, the handset uses FaceID, the company signature security technology for mobile devices.

The iPhone XR runs on the Apple A12 Bionic Processor which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The device has a four-core GPU that is 50% faster than the A11 chip from 2018. In terms of optics, The smartphone has an f/1.8 aperture equipped single 12 MP wide-angle camera. For selfies, there is a 7 MP camera sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device is available with 3GB of RAM and the following three storage variants.
- 64GB ROM
- 128GB ROM
- 256GB ROM
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The iPhone XR is powered by a 2942 mAh battery and is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance. The smartphone is available in 5 colours, namely Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, and White.
April 4, 2019
Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

Xiaomi is undoubtedly one of the most well-known names when it is about affordable electronic products. The company has freshly announced that it will be hosting the Mi Fan Festival for the year 2019. The sale will be conducted from today, the 4th to the 6th of April. During the time period, the company will be offering a few of its products at a discounted price. Here are all the top deals available during the Mi Fan Festival Sale 2019.

Redmi 6 Pro

The Redmi 6 Pro, launched last year has been discounted by up to Rs. 3,500 from its MRP. During the sale, the smartphone will be available at a price of Rs. 7,999 for the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The version with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard memory will be available at a price of Rs. 9,999.

To recall, the Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.8-inch display with a notch. In terms of performance, the smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor. A 4000mAh battery powers the device and the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, the Redmi 6 Pro has a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup and a 5MP camera for selfies.

Mi A2

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is the second smartphone from the company and is the successor to the Mi A1. During the Mi Fan Festival, it will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 11,999 for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is priced at Rs 15,999. Buying the device from Amazon will also get the users an extra Rs. 2,000 on exchanging their old smartphone.

To recollect, the Mi A2 has a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 660 Octa-core SoC. It is powered by a 3010mAh battery which supports fast charging. As mentioned before, the Mi A2 is Android One certified which implies that it has a clean, stock UI atop Android 9 Pie. For optics, there is a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP and a 20MP sensor. The front facing camera is a 20MP sensor.

Redmi Y2

The selfie focussed smartphone from Xiaomi, the Redmi Y2 also will be available at a reduced price in the sale. It will start at Rs 7,999 for the version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard memory has been priced at Rs. 9,999 for a limited time. This makes the smartphone available at a discount of Rs. 3,500 from its MRP.

The Redmi Y2 is the successor to the Redmi Y1 and features a 5.99-inch display with HD+ resolution. It runs on the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset and is powered by a 3080mAh battery. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, there is a dual 12MP + 5MP camera set up at the back while a 16MP sensor is responsible for selfies.

Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched last year and still remains a good buy for anyone looking for a smartphone with competitive specifications at an affordable price. During the Mi Fan Festival 2019, it will be discounted up to Rs. 6,000 from its MRP. The version with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 10,999. The variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard memory will be available for Rs. 11,999 for a limited time.

To recall, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch display with an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC and is powered by a 4000mAh battery. At the time of launch, it has Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box but has since been updated to Android 8 Oreo. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. For selfies, there is a 20MP front camera housed above the display.

Xiaomi Smart TVs

During the Mi Fan Festival 2019, Xiaomi is also heavily discounting its range of smart TVs. The 55-inch UHD Android TV will be available at a special price of Rs. 45,999. During the sale, the 42-inch and the 32-inch Android TVs will also be available to purchase at a price of Rs. 29,999 and Rs. 12,999 respectively.

Other Xiaomi Products

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Xiaomi is also making other items like Mi Powerbanks, Mi headphones, speakers and the Mi Soundbar available for the Mi Fan Festival 2019. While the range of power banks start from Rs. 899, the audio products from the company will start from Rs. 399. The Mi TV soundbar is priced at Rs 4,999.

April 4, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A20e Certified Through FCC, Launch Imminent

Samsung tried to rethink its budget smartphone strategy with the current devices in the form of the new Galaxy M and Galaxy A lineup. Similar to their Chinese competitors, these handsets offer competitive specifications at a lucrative price. Fresh leaks have revealed a new smartphone in the Galaxy A lineup. Called the Galaxy A20e, it was spotted when it got certified through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Galaxy A20e

The Samsung Galaxy A20e has been leaked countless times over the last few weeks. It will sit between the Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A20. Leaked design of the smartphone suggests it will look similar to the latter announced a while ago. The device measures 147.4 x 69.7mm and is expected to have a 6.2-inch display; with an Infinity V notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the device will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology. As the handset sports an ‘e’ moniker in the name, it is expected to be a specced down variant of the Galaxy A20, like the Galaxy S10e. However, it could just be a country-specific variant of its sibling.

The Galaxy A20e is expected to run on the Exynos 7884 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU. This is the same processor also used in the Galaxy A20. Leaked images reveal the device has a dual rear camera setup, details of which are unknown as of now. For selfies, a 5MP camera is also expected to be housed in the Infinity V notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone might pack 2GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage.

Price and Availability

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The certification of the Galaxy A20e by the FCC suggests the launch of the smartphone is imminent. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding what the device will cost. But considering that Samsung has been pretty aggressive in pricing its products lately; it may be priced at Rs 11,990 in India.

April 3, 2019
Nokia 8.1 Plus Renders Leak, Revealing Triple Rear Cameras

HMD Global owned Nokia Mobile freshly launched the Nokia X71 in Taiwan. While the smartphone was speculated to be launched as the Nokia 8.1 Plus globally, the latest leaks suggest otherwise. A website has revealed the design of the alleged Nokia 8.1 Plus which suggests a disparate smartphone from the X71 in terms of design. As the name suggests, the upcoming smartphone will be the successor to the Nokia 8.1 which was launched last year.

Nokia 8.1 Plus

The Nokia 8.1 Plus has been leaked on multiple occasions in the form of renders, user manuals and finally on Chinese regulatory website TENNA. The images revealed show a differently designed smartphone from the Nokia X71. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis. Front of the handset is dominated by the display which is expected to be a 6.4-inch panel with FullHD+ resolution. To attain a high screen to body ratio, the company has used a punch hole cutout on the top left of the display. For biometrics and security, the Nokia 8.1 Plus has been revealed to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the Nokia 8.1 Plus is expected to run on the 10nm Snapdragon 712 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. The selfie camera, expected to be a 16MP sensor housed in the punch hole cutout on the top of the display. For memory and storage, the Nokia 8.1 Plus will reportedly launch with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

The user manual of the Nokia 8.1 Plus reveals the smartphone will have a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. The images also reveal it will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack and will support dual SIM via the Hybrid SIM card slot. Like all the global variants of Nokia handsets, the 8.1 Plus might also run on Android 9 Pie with Android One certification on board. This means that it will run a clean version of AndroidOS with guaranteed software updates for at least two years.

Pricing & Availability

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The leaked renders and user manual of the Nokia 8.1 Plus insinuate that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding the price of the device. But reports claim it will be priced around Rs. 29,999 in India.

April 3, 2019
Foxconn To Start Trial Run Of iPhone X/XS Production In India

Foxconn, a known Taiwanese contract manufacturer, will soon start producing Apple’s latest smartphones, namely the iPhone X and iPhone XS models in the Indian subcontinent. Fresh reports claim that the company is planning to start a trial run of the said production in a few weeks. This news arrives after Apple announced that another manufacturer, Wistron has started manufacturing the iPhone 7 in the Indian market.

What Does This Mean?

Sources claim the trial run of the iPhone X and iPhone XS smartphone models would take place before Foxconn starts full-scale assembly of the said devices. This would take place at the factory outside the city of Chennai. If the plan proceeds to fruition, Apple would then be responsible for the production of iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 and the iPhone X/XS in India. The Indian assembly line of Foxconn’s Hon Hai Precision Industry would manufacture smartphones for the local and export markets; until the announcement of the next iPhone, suggestively in September this year.

The reports cite that out of 140 million smartphone shipments in India last year, Apple had just 1.7 million. This makes for just around a 1 percent share in the country. If the company starts the production of its premium devices locally, it would get rid of the 20 percent import duty that it has to pay. The company would meet the 30 percent local sourcing criteria; which would make it get one step closer to opening its own chain of retail store in India. Foxconn, its manufacturer is said to invest around US$ 300 million to set up the production; and will increase the investment as the capacity increases.

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It is likely that Apple iPhone X/XS will get a significant price reduction if they are manufactured locally. This is due to the aforementioned freedom from import duties. Start of the company’s own retail stores can bring initiatives like “Today at Apple” to the country; which is the name of creative sessions by trained professionals.

April 3, 2019
Best Wireless Headphones Under Rs 3,000 In India For April 2019

Wireless headphones are all the rage these days. The freedom from wires and the style quotient they provide remains unbeatable. But when you try searching for a good wireless headphone in the market today, there are many options to choose from. To make the choice easier for you, we have compiled a list of the best wireless headphones available under the Rs. 3,000 price bracket.

Boat Rockers 510

The company Boat is a well-known name when it is about affordable audio accessories, and the Rockers 510 are no exception. The headphones feature a comfortable fit and have all the controls like volume and music playback options on one side. It has a great sound quality for the price, emphasizing on a thumping bass and balanced trebles. The device also has 10-hour battery life and has a 3.5mm headphone jack which comes in handy during unexpected low battery encounters.

Leaf Beast Wireless

The Leaf Beast Wireless, that immensely narcissistic name aside; are one of the best pair of wireless headphones available in the market under Rs. 3,000. Featuring a big, comfortable design, the music playback and power controls lie on the left earcup. They also claim a battery life of up to 30 hours on a single charge, which is one of the best in the price range. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack, giving you an option of listening to wired audio. The sound quality is good for the price, focussing heavily on bass and having a balanced sound output.

Motorola Pulse Escape

Motorola is already a known and reputed brand in the smartphone business. The Motorola Pulse Escape are the company’s budget wireless headphones. Featuring a well-built, comfortable design; the music and call controls on the earcups, the headphones have a good sound quality. Unlike most headphones in the list, the focus on bass isn’t there, so the sound output is balanced and realistic. They have a promised battery life of 6 hours on a single charge which makes it one of the best choices in the market right now.

JBL T460BT Extra Bass

One company that is synonymous with quality audio products is JBL. The JBL T460BT Extra Bass headphones are an example of the brand’s strong legacy. Featuring a lightweight and comfortable design, the headphones have the inline controls on the earcup and have a promised battery life of 11 hours on a single charge. The sound output is also good for the price, with a controlled bass and balanced music playback.

NU Republic Triphop Max

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The NU Republic Triphop Max are one of the best looking headphones in the price range. Featuring metallic earcups and soft memory foam on each earcup, they are quite comfortable to wear. The company promises a battery life of 15 hours on a single charge. To control music playback and calls, the controls are provided on the earcup. Sound output from the Triphop Max is great for the price, with good bass and a high treble.

April 2, 2019
Moto P40 Note Leaked Renders Reveal Triple Rear Cameras

Fresh new renders of an upcoming smartphone from Motorola have leaked online. These images were leaked by a known tipster on the microblogging website Twitter. The images reveal a smartphone which looks similar to the Moto One Vision leaked a few days ago. There are though, a few notable updates in the designs which leads to the speculation that this is the P40 Note which will be the successor to the Moto One Power from last year.

Moto P40 Note

The Moto P40 Note leaked online was accompanied by some specifications of the smartphone. According to the source, it will measure 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.1mm. The renders reveal that it will have an all-glass design with brushed accents on the rear. Over at the front, there will be a 6.2-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution. To give the smartphone a high screen to body ratio, the company will use a punch-hole cutout on the top left of the display. The renders also showcase the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor hidden in the indented Motorola Logo.

Reports don’t mention the processor used in the Moto P40 Note. But, as the previous leaks of the One Vision suggested an Exynos 9610 SoC, it could feature an upgraded chipset. In terms of optics, the smartphone is revealed to have a triple rear camera setup, which the leak says will be a combination of 12MP sensors. In terms of memory and storage, it is expected to feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The rest of the design is the same as the Moto One Vision, which might launch as the Moto P40 in China.

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Surprisingly, the renders reveal the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack on the P40 Note. Like most phones from the company, the handset is expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie and will feature Android One certification in global markets. This would suggest a clean software experience and promised updates for two years. Unfortunately, more details about the smartphone aren’t available yet, but they are expected to be unravelled in the following weeks.

April 2, 2019
Nokia Launches The X71 Smartphone In Taiwan

At an event today in Taiwan, HMD Global owned Nokia Mobile has launched the X71 smartphone. The device has been in the news over the past few weeks because it features an all-new design from the company. It is also expected to make its debut in the global markets soon as the Nokia 6.2 or the Nokia 8.1 Plus.

Design & Features

The Nokia X71 smartphone measures 157 x 76.45 x 7.98mm and weighs 180g. It features an all-glass design on the front and the back with a metal frame on the sides. The front is dominated by a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of FHD+. According to the company, the device has an impressive 93% screen to body ratio which is accomplished by a punch hole cutout on the top left of the display. For biometrics and security, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Nokia X71 is kitted with a Snapdragon 660 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; combined with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera is housed in the punch hole display on the front. For memory and storage, the Nokia X71 has been launched with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

The Nokia X71 is powered by a 3500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. For connectivity, the smartphone has dual SIM, dual standby functionality and supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. To ensure a better audio recording experience while shooting videos, Nokia has used its OZO 360 degree sound technology.

Pricing & Availability

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The Nokia X71 has been launched at a price of 11,900 Taiwanese Dollars (Rs. 26,900). Unfortunately, the company has not announced when it will launch in other countries.

April 2, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 Antutu Benchmark Score Leaked

Chinese smartphone maker Nubia is all set to launch the third iteration of its gaming smartphone. Reportedly called the Red Magic 3, it has been leaked constantly over the past few days. A fresh listing on benchmarking tool Antutu has now revealed the score of the upcoming device.

Nubia Red Magic 3

A smartphone with a model number NX629J was spotted on Antutu. Since the Nubia Red Magic Mars has the model number NX609J, it is expected that the listing is of its successor, the Red Magic 3. The smartphone is expected to feature a similar design to its predecessor. Nubia claimed that the upcoming gaming device will have a high refresh rate display, which is expected 120Hz panel similar to the one found on the Razer Phone.

The Antutu listing confirms the Nubia Red Magic 3 will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. For memory, the listing reveals 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. However, the company claimed the device will have the highest capacity of RAM available currently. Since the highest available RAM in smartphones is 12GB, it is expected to be provided as a variant in the smartphone.

The benchmarking tool revealed that the Nubia Red Magic 3 has an impressive score of 4,37,504. It is the highest score any smartphone has achieved on the tool and is higher than the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, which held the top position until now. The device received a score of 4,30,000 on Antutu. Interestingly, the smartphone features similar specifications to the upcoming Red Magic 3. This is in part due to the rumoured Air + Liquid cooling technology which will be an industry first and will prevent the smartphone from overheating.

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The Nubia Red Magic 3 is expected to be powered by a 5000mAh battery and is confirmed to feature 30W fast charging. An interesting addition will be a 4D vibration motor, which will provide haptic feedback while gaming. Like its predecessor, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is also expected to have RGB LED lights on its back. It might also have remappable shoulder pads which were first introduced by the Asus ROG phone.

April 2, 2019
Amazon Launches Echo Show Smart Display In India

In a bid to expand its lineup of smart home products for the Indian market, e-commerce giant Amazon has launched a new product in the country. Called the Echo Show, the device is a smart display with Alexa, the company’s virtual voice assistant built in. The product was originally launched back in the month of October last year in the United States.

Amazon Echo Show: Price & Availability

The Amazon Echo Show smart display has been priced at Rs. 22,999 and will be available in a Black and a White colour variant. It is available to purchase from the online retailer and a few third-party sellers and will ship immediately. Initial buyers will also get a complimentary Phillips Hue smart bulb with the product.

Amazon Echo Show

The Amazon Echo Show features a minimalistic fabric design which is dominated by a 10.1-inch display on the front. It has an HD resolution and is capable of displaying necessary information on the screen. There are speakers on the rear of the device which are tuned by Dolby, a reputed name in Audio technology. As mentioned earlier, they have the Alexa voice assistant built in which would allow users to ask for information such as the weather, news or controlling other smart home products.

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The display on the Echo Show also enables video calling via the 5MP camera housed on top of the display. For easier voice recognition, there are eight microphones which support far-field recognition. This allegedly helps in hearing commands from far away in a room. For users who have multiple Echo smart devices, the Echo Show also supports a feature called multi-room music. This allows for music playback across all the devices at once in near perfect synchronization. There is also an option to visit websites using the pre-installed web browser.

April 2, 2019