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Huawei P20 Pro Advertisements Take On Apple And Samsung

The date has been set for the launch of the Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro in France. The company has been teasing these devices ever since the commencement of MWC 2018. And now, the company has chosen a new way of marketing for its upcoming flagship smartphones. Huawei is using multiple trucks with a flux banner that says ‘be patient and wait the renaissance is coming.’ What makes this even more interesting is the fact that, these trucks have been deployed in front of Apple and Samsung stores.

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The Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro will be the next flagship smartphones from the Chinese smartphone giant. These devices talk a lot about the camera capabilities and display. The company is most likely to introduce newer colour variants of this smartphone, that has never been used on a smartphone. A fascinating fact about these devices is their cameras. Both smartphones have a dual Leica engineered camera. Additionally, the Pro moniker has a triple camera setup with a 40MP sensor.

These phones have a taller display, with a notch that has an earpiece, front-facing camera and other necessary sensors. However, there are possibilities, that these devices might have a 3D facial recognition similar to the Apple iPhone X.

Huawei P2o Pro Specs

The smartphone is expected to have a 6.1 inch 2240 x 1080 px OLED display with a notch on the top. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. In fact, the smartphone is expected to support native face unlock algorithm similar to the iPhone X. The device is also expected to offer a wide range of AI capabilities, which might improve the smartphone photography.

The Huawei P20 Pro has a 40MP primary sensor, which supports 5x hybrid zoom. Note that, hybrid zoom is obtained with the combination of optical zoom and digital zoom. There is a secondary 8MP sensor, which offers 3x optical zoom, which also helps to create portrait mode. Similarly, there is a third sensor with 20MP resolution. Unlike the other two sensors, this is a monochrome sensor which helps to capture contrast and sharpness.

The sensor comes with f/1.6 aperture and f/2.4 aperture with Leica branding. Huawei recently released a teaser video, which arguably talks about the slow-motion video capabilities of the device. Going by the video, the device is expected to support 1080p @120fps.

March 24, 2018
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 Priced At Rs. 13,990 Listed on Samsung India’s Website

Samsung India has officially listed the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 on its website for a price of Rs 13,990. But, it is listed as sold out and there are no details regarding the availability of the smartphone yet. However, considering the wallpaper, which says 26th June, the device might get official on the same date.

The device has a metal unibody design with plastic antenna bands on top and bottom. Additionally, the navigation keys have been slightly resigned with a modern look.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 has a 5.5 inch TFT display with 16:9 aspect ratio, which is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass. Under the hood, the device has the Exynos 7870 Octa-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Additionally, the storage is expandable up to 256GB using a dedicated micro SD card slot.

The phone has a 13MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture with 28mm focal length. For the front-facing camera, Samsung has used a similar 13MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. The video recording is limited to 1080 @ 30fps on both cameras. Additionally, the device has a front-facing fingerprint sensor, embedded into a home button.

The smartphone runs on Android 7 Nougat with Samsung Experience UI on top. Connectivity features like Wi-Fi/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 are also onboard. As the device misses out on the NFC sensor, it has Samsung Pay mini. The device has a 3300 mAh battery with a micro USB port that supports USB OTG.

Smartphone makers like Honor and Xiaomi have been launching smartphones with dual cameras, taller display, faster processor and much more. Devices like the Redmi Note 5 Pro and Honor 7x cost the same but have a much better hardware. The Galaxy J7 Prime 2 is nowhere near those devices in terms of specifications. However, how this device performs in the real world is yet to be seen.

March 23, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s

Xiaomi gearing up for the launch of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s on the 27th of March 2018. This will be an incremental update over the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, with hardware upgrades. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

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March 23, 2018
OnePlus 6 Leaked Specs Sheet Reveals Key Details

The OnePlus 6, without a doubt, is one of the most anticipated Android smartphones of 2018. The Chinese smartphone maker has earned the reputation of launching flagship devices at a much more affordable price and the same is expected from the OnePlus 6. However, a recently leaked image has revealed that the OnePlus 6 could cost much more than its predecessor. And now, a sketchy looking specs sheet of the upcoming smartphone has surfaced online.

The smartphone, in all probability, will take key design cues from the recently launched OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. This means that the OnePlus 6 could have “glass sandwich” design with a metal frame. Considering the presence of glass back panel, the smartphone might also support wireless charging. However, no leaks have backed this feature so far.

OnePlus 6 Specs

The OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch Optic OLED display with 2280 x 1080 px resolution. Going by the Oppo R15 specs, this device will have a 19:9 display with a notch. The notch will house the earpice, front camera and other sensors. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a much more advanced facial recognition technology which will require extra sensors. In such a case, not a lot of people should have an issue with the notch. Considering OnePlus’s previous devices, the OnePlus 6 will have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both sides.

Under the hood, the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Going by the previous leak, there might be a model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as well. Additionally, there will be no support for SD card.

OnePlus 5T

The device will have a dual camera setup with a 16MP sensor and a 20MP low light sensor with an f/1.7 aperture on both lenses. For the front-facing camera, the device will have a 20MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture with support for Face Unlock.

The device will run on Android 8.1 Oreo with custom OxygenOS on top. The device might also support gesture-based navigation similar to the iPhone X. The smartphone will measure at 7.5 mm at its thinnest point and weigh at about 175 grams. Finally, the device will have a 3450 mAh Li-ion battery with Dash Charging and possibly, wireless charging capabilities as well.

March 23, 2018
Apple To Begin Trial Production Of 2018 iPhone Lineup In Q2 Of 2018

There have been many rumours and speculations about the successors of the Apple iPhone X. Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones at the end of 2018. Two models are expected to have an OLED display, and the third one will have an IPS LCD display. According to a report, the company is expected to begin a trial run production of these three smartphones by the end of Q2 2018. This enables the company to have enough stock at the time of launch.

Apple was hit by the production delay of the Apple iPhone X and the company is taking precautionary steps not to repeat the same mistake. Additionally, the company is also focusing on 3D sensors for Face ID, as all three iPhones are expected support Face ID. The report also adds that there is no surging in the order of internal hardware components. Since Apple is expected to launch the successor of the iPhone SE in Q3 of 2018, the revenue generation is expected to go upwards.

2018 Apple iPhone lineup

2018 Apple iPhone Lineup Specs

Except for the display, these three iPhones will have identical specifications. The models with an OLED display will have a 5.85 and 6.45 inch display. Whereas, the LCD model will have a 6.1 inch display. These devices will be powered by a next-generation A12 chipset with 64GB or 256GB storage.

The iPhone with 5.85 inch OLED display will be the most affordable of the lot. To make that happen, Apple might take a step back and use Aluminium frame instead of Stainless steel. The device is expected to have a dual camera setup similar to the iPhone 8 Plus.

The iPhone X Plus (tentative name) with a 6.45 inch OLED display could be the costliest iPhone of this series. Which is expected to have premium features like dual camera setup with dual OIS and. a stainless steel frame.

The iPhone with 6.1 inch display will be priced between these devices. It is expected to have similar internals as of the 5.85 inch iPhone. Additionally, the usage of an LCD panel will drive down the overall cost of production, compared an OLED model.

March 23, 2018
HTC U12+ Renders Imagine Four Cameras And 18:9 Aspect Ratio

HTC will launch its next flagship smartphone in July of 2018. According to rumours, the company might directly launch the HTC U12+, instead of HTC U12. Now, people at Technobufallo have rendered what it might look.

Interestingly, the HTC U12+ renders look similar to the HTC U11+, which was launched in India in February 2018. The designer elements have been inspired by the U11+ with additional attributes to make it a class 2018 flagship smartphone. From the initial impression, the device has a glass front, glass back with a metal frame. Additionally, the device has an internal reflective surface, much like the HTC U11+. Considering the glass back, the smartphone is likely to support wireless charging.

The dual rear-cameras are the new addition to the device. However, the company is most likely to house a dual rear-camera in the left corner similar to the HTC Desire 12+ rather than the one found on this render. On to the front, the device has an 18:9 aspect ratio display with a dual front-facing camera setup. Similar to the U11+, it has minimal bezels and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. This design represents a smartphone without a notch. However, we can not rule out the possibility of a notch making its way to the design of the HTC U12+.

HTC U12+ Specs

The HTC U12+ will have a 6 inch display with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution. This means that the company will continue launching 18:9 smartphones, like the HTC U11+.

Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The new flagship chipset is no longer Samsung-exclusive and is already present in smartphones from Asus and Sony as well. Coupled with this chipset will be up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. However, details about other variants have not been revealed. It will be IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, a staple for modern-day flagship phones.

Now, it is a known fact that Face Unlock is the new trend of the industry. However, it will be interesting to see how HTC implements this feature and how secure it’ll be. On the back of the smartphone will be a dual camera setup of a 12MP sensor coupled with a 16MP Sony IMX3xx sensor. No details about the nature of these sensors have been revealed so far.

March 23, 2018
BlackBerry Ghost Pro With Thin Bezels And No Keyboard To Launch In India

BlackBerry, once a giant in the mobile industry has gradually lost control and relevance. With the rise of Android and iOS, BlackBerry OS couldn’t keep up with their advancements. Hence, the company, for the past couple of years, has been making Android-powered smartphones. Now, the BlackBerry Ghost with thin bezels and no physical keyboard has shown up online. The Ghost and Ghost Pro will launch in India before the rest of the world.

BlackBerry Ghost and Ghost Pro

Evan Blass, a popular leaker posted an image of the BlackBerry Ghost Pro on Twitter. BlackBerry has already launched the Motion, a touchscreen-only device. However, the BlackBerry Ghost and Ghost Pro will be the first devices with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Remember BlackBerry Ghost? Of course you do (and if not, just expand this thread). Well here's another upcoming handset from Indian licensee Optiemus to haunt you: the BlackBerry Ghost Pro. pic.twitter.com/1TcyhE3CsL
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) March 22, 2018

There are three organisations that have the license to build BlackBerry-branded smartphones. While TCL/BlackBerry and BB Merah Putih have released BlackBerry handsets, Optiemus Infracom hasn’t. It now looks like Optiemus Infracom will finally release its own take on a “BB” smartphone and it could be the most exciting one yet.

While BlackBerry certainly has a market where users prefer physical keyboards, it isn’t that prominent. The industry has widely adopted the 18:9 aspect ratio and it is time BlackBerry does so, too. The upcoming Ghost and Ghost Pro will also have the proprietary BlackBerry security features.

BlackBerry KEYone

It’ll be interesting to see if the company incorporates gesture-based navigation system as well. BlackBerryOS featured gesture-based navigation system long before the iPhone X was launched.

March 23, 2018
Top Smartphones With Face Unlock Under Rs. 15,000

The face unlock feature is slowly gaining a lot of traction in the smartphone industry ever since the iPhone X was launched. Similarly, Android smartphone OEMs began to push this feature on their flagship smartphones. Now, the technology is even available on mid-tier smartphones. Though face unlocking is not as secure as a fingerprint sensor, it is definitely getting better by the day. So, here are the top three smartphones with face unlock under Rs 15,000.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Along with face unlock, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro packs some interesting attributes for Rs 13,999. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. In fact, this is the first global smartphone to have this processor. The smartphone has a metal unibody design with a dual camera setup. The 12MP primary sensor captures images and the 5MP depth sensor helps to create a bokeh effect. Face unlock is achieved using a 20MP front-facing camera.

Honor 9 Lite

Honor 9 Lite

The Honor 9 Lite has a bunch of features that are not usually found on the smartphones at Rs 10,999. The device has a glass back, glass front, and a metallic mid-frame. On the front, the mobile has a 5.7 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD screen with a 2.5D curved glass finish. The smartphone has dual camera setup on both the sides with a similar 13 MP RGB and a 2MP depth sensor combination. The face unlock is achieved using front-facing camera and it works fine in well-lit lighting conditions. In fact, this is one of the most affordable smartphones with face unlock.

Honor 7x

Honor 7x

If you liked Honor 9 Lite and wanted to have a bigger screen with a metal body, then the Honor 7x might be the one to consider. It uses a conventional metal unibody design with a slightly bigger 5.99 inch FHD+ 18:9 aspect ratio. Compared to the Honor 9 Lite, the 7x has a better primary camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The device recently received a software update, which adds face unlock feature. However, unlike the Honor 9 Lite, the device has an 8MP front-facing camera. This smartphone is priced at Rs 12,999 for 4GB RAM and 32GB storage variant.

March 22, 2018
Top Tech Under Rs. 1,000

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Looking for affordable accessories to buy and not sure about what to buy? Here are the top 10 gadgets, priced at Rs 1,000 or less. Do note that the prices of a lot of these products fluctuate a lot.

Zakk Sport

If you are looking for fashionable Bluetooth earphones, then look no further. The earphones can last up to 6 to 8 hours depending on the user’s usage pattern. Similarly, these earphones have a built-in microphone, which can be used to receive voice calls. These earphones are priced at Rs 999. These earphones are one of the most affordable wireless earphones with sweat proof and water resistant. So, these can be used in a gym or while jogging without worrying about them.

EAlarm+

As the name suggests, this is an alarm which is priced at Rs 850 plus shipping. Unlike an ordinary alarm, this has an impressive 130db SOS personal alarm. Additionally, it can be used as a personal SOS tool as well. Just attach this to your bag, if someone tries to get this out, then the alarm activates itself. If you looking for a safety gadget, then this is a must-have tool. However, we are unsure about the battery life.

Tizum Lap Desk

This product is usually priced at Rs 1,300 and above. However, the price has been reduced to Rs 999 especially for iGyaan. This accessory currently retails for Rs 999 and this is a must-have product for those, who use their laptop on their lap. One can use this accessory to hold laptops up to 15.6 inch notebook. This also has a cushion on the back, which offer a comfortable user experience.

TAGG Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger

This is a car charger, which offers two USB ports. The orange colour port supports Qualcomm quick charge 3.0 and the secondary USB port supports 5Volts 2.4Amps output. The charger currently retails for Rs 899 and it has a high-quality hardware, which will protect your smartphone/gadget from high current. Both ports can be used to charge two devices simultaneously.

Flujo USB 3.0 Hub

This is a compact USB hub, which converts a single USB to 4 USB 3.0 ports. The device is priced at Rs 850 and available on Amazon. This can be used with a laptop or a desktop. As this is a USB 3.0 capable device, this does not require a separate power source. However, attaching more than one device at a time will reduce the data transfer speed.

Signal Detector

Rember James Bond movie? We have an accessory, which can make you feel like one. The Signal Detector is priced at Rs 799 and packs in a bunch of useful features. This is a wireless signal detector and an anti wire-tapping tool with a camera finder. Based on the strength of the signal the LEDs will glow. The infrared camera finder will illuminate a lens of a camera using infrared light.

Tukzer Charging Station

If you have multiple electronics but a shortage of power sockets, then the Tukzer Charging Station will come to your rescue. The device is priced at Rs 999 especially for iGyaan. The device can charge 4 gadgets at a time with a total output of 30watt. The accessory will be available in green and black colour.

Mi Power bank 2i 10,000 mAh

This device needs no introduction. The Xiaomi Mi Power bank with 10,000 mAh capacity is priced at Rs 800. It can charge using micro USB port and has two full-sized USB-A ports. This has Li-pol batteries, which are manufactured and designed in India. It has a metal unibody design, which gives a premium look. Additionally, it has protection overheating and overcharging.

F&D SoundBar

If you are looking for a wired speaker system under thousand rupees, then F&D soundbar should be your choice. The device is priced at Rs 899 and connects to a television set or laptop or even a smartphone using 3.5 mm headphone jack. However, the 3.5 mm headphone jack is internally attached, which might get damaged in a long run.

Fidget Spinner Phone

If you are looking for a gadget and a mobile, then Whitecherry BL5000 Keypad Phone is a right gadget for you. This has a dual SIM card slot (limited to 2G) with a dedicated micro SD card slot. There is a rear-facing speaker, which gets really loud for its size.

March 22, 2018
Samsung Exynos 9610 Chipset Officially Announced

Samsung has officially announced the Exynos 9610 Octa-core chipset. The Exynos 9610 is a series 7 processor which uses ARM’s big.LITTLE architecture, which will power Samsung mid-tier devices. The processor is based on 10nm FinFET architecture and the mass production will start by the end of Q2 2o18.

Ben Hur, vice president of System LSI marketing at Samsung Electronics said:

The Exynos 7 Series 9610 is our latest mobile processor that delivers on added power and speed. But more importantly, it sets a new performance standard for high-end devices with its deep learning vision-image processing solution and slow-motion video capabilities that change the way we engage with our mobile devices.

Samsung Galaxy A8+ based on the Exynos 7885 chipset

Specs

The chipset has 4 high-performance A-73 cores, which handles CPU intensive tasks and applications. Similarly, the other 4 cores are based on A-53. The four high-performance cores are clocked at 2.45GHz and the four efficient cores are clocked at 1.65GHz. The graphics are handled by Mali-G72MP3 GPU.

The chipset has a new image sensing processor (ISP) that supports native 4K video recording up to 120fps. Similarly, at 1080p the chipset can record up to 480fps slow-motion video footages. Samsung claims that the chipset can reduce the noise in low light shots. Similarly, the chipset also has a dedicated AI neural engine, which can detect various objects with the ability to produce real-time bokeh.

The Exynos 9610 offers greater LTE upload and download speeds using 3-carrier aggregation. In fact, the device which possesses this processor can offer a maximum download speed of 600Mbps and upload speed of 150Mbps. Additionally, the chipset has latest Bluetooth 5.0, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, and BeiDou.

March 22, 2018
NVIDIA Showcases The Power OF RTX Process Using Star Wars

NVIDIA has released a new video, which showcases the potential of real-time ray tracing (RTX) in Unreal Engine. The video is made in collaboration with Epic Games, NVIDIA, and ILMxLAB. Real-time ray tracing is the next big thing, that has happened to film and game makers. The video is based on the scene adopted from Star Wars: The Last Jedi movie. It has been completely made using Unreal 4 engine. This footage was showcased at Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.

Epic Games Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney said:

Ray tracing is a rendering process typically only associated with high-end offline renderers and hours and hours of computer processing time. Film-quality ray tracing in real time is an Unreal Engine first.

This is an exciting new development for the media and entertainment linear content worlds—and any markets that require photorealistic visualization.

Findings from the video

The minute-and-a-half long video showcase the potential of the NVIDIA’s RTX process for a Volta based GPU. The scene begins when two stormtroopers were discussing the elevators condition and how Kylo Ren destroyed an elevator in D-sector using his helmet. Then Captain Plasma (head of stormtroopers) punishes them, by posting them at a discomforting place for speaking about a higher authority.

For an untrained eye, the video looks completely realistic with real-time shadows and reflections. In fact, it is very difficult to find an element, which can prove otherwise. The level of stunning image quality of highly reflective surfaces and soft shadows looks no different from reality.

The RTX process is based on the path of light rays and how they bounce off the surface. This method will result in incredible real-life like graphics. It was very intensive to render a scene like this up until now. However, this will change with the NVIDIA RTX.

March 22, 2018
Some Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Units Suffering From A ‘Dead Spot’ Issue

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in India at a starting price of Rs 57,900. Though there was nothing new about their design, the smartphones were praised for their camera capabilities. Now, some owners of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ have started to report display input issues. A handful of these devices have failed to register touch input and are being affected by ‘Dead Zone’. It looks like the issue was predominately found in the Galaxy S9+.

According to reports on Samsung community and Reddit, the users have described that the device failed to register the touch input in certain spots. In fact, the issue is unresolvable even after a hard reset. According to some reports, the display was unresponsive in the bottom half and for some, the top half was unresponsive.

We tested out our review unit thoroughly and we didn’t find any ‘Dead Zone.’ This could be a hardware issue related to quality control and Samsung is yet to respond.

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Specs

The Galaxy S9+ has the same screen size as the Galaxy S8+. It sports a 6.2 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2960 x 1440 px resolution. Under the hood, the device has the Exynos 9810 chipset. The Galaxy S9+ is available in 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/256GB models in India. Similarly, the storage is expandable up to 400GB.

Out of the box, the Galaxy S9+ runs Android 8 Oreo with Experience 9.0 on top. Powering the smartphone is a 3500 mAh battery, just like the Galaxy S8+. The smartphone will support wireless charging as well. The Galaxy S9+ also has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

The Galaxy S9+ has one wide-angle 12MP camera with an f/1.5 aperture and the other is a 12MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front of the smartphone is an 8MP camera with an f/1.6 aperture and records 4K videos. Additionally, the mobile can record slow-motion videos at 960fps with 720p resolution.

March 22, 2018
JoJo Bizarre LG V30+ Special Edition Launched

LG has once again launched a re-branded LG V30. Initially, the company launched the LG V30, then came the LG V30+ and then the LG V30S ThinQ. And now, the company has launched the LG V30+ JoJo Bizarre special edition in Japan. LG has partnered with NCC DoCoMo to launch limited edition smartphone, with a design inspired by JoJo Bizarre (a famous manga series in Japan).

The smartphone comes with a model number JOJO L-02K and the stock is limited to 10,000 units. The device has superficial changes like a new white theme with the show’s art engraved on the back of the device. Similarly, there are additional tweaks in themes department with JoJo-themed wallpapers. The smartphone will be available exclusively in Japan for JPY 125,000 (Rs 76,685) and the pre-orders are up on DoCoMo’s network.

Specifications

The LG V30+ JoJo Bizarre special edition has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, 6 GB RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Similarly, the storage is expandable up to 256GB. The smartphone has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and MIL-STD 810G rating for durability.

The device has a 3,060 mAh battery with wireless fast charging which supports 3.0 quick charge. The smartphone runs Android 7.1.2 with LG’s UX 6.0+ on top which offers a few customisation options.

The LG V30+ has glass on the back

The LG V30+ JoJo Bizarre special edition features a dual-camera setup at the back. As LG had announced, this smartphone has the first ever inbuilt camera unit to feature a 16MP crystal clear lens made of glass with an f/1.6 aperture and another 13MP wide angle lens with an f/1.9 aperture. The camera features laser detection AF, optical image stabilisation and electronic image stabilisation. On the front side, the LG V30+ sports a 5MP wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

March 22, 2018
LG G7, G7+ Design And Specifications Leaked

LG unveiled its LG G6 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. However, this year the company skipped a major launch and instead, introduced a new variant of the LG V30+. A leaked promotional image of the upcoming LG G7/G7+ flagship smartphones sheds some light on what we can expect from the new flagships. For the first time, LG might launch a standard and a plus variant of its flagship smartphone. In fact, most of the major smartphone OEMs from Sony, Samsung, and Apple already follow this pattern.

According to the leaked image, the company will launch the LG G7 and G7+ in June 2018. However, unlike Apple or Samsung the only difference between these models will be limited to RAM and Storage.

The LG G7 and the G7+ might feature support for modular accessories. Interestingly enough, the LG G5 was the first LG smartphone to support modular accessories with the same tagline ‘life is good when you play more.’ Possibly, the company might re-introduce features like a user-replaceable battery, camera add-ons etc. The LG G7 and G7+ will also have the infamous notch, which is expected to house an iris scanner with additional sensors like an earpiece, proximity sensor etc.

LG G7/G7+ Specs

Both the devices will have 6.1 inch MLCD+ display with a 3120 x 1440 px resolution which translates to a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display will support native HDR10 content, similar to the LG G6. Under the hood, the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage on the G7 and 6GB RAM and 128GB storage on the G7+.

The devices will have a dual primary camera setup similar to the LG V30+. However, the company might go with a telephoto sensor, instead of a wide angle sensor. Both the models will have a 3000 mAh battery with support for fast charging and wireless charging capability. Considering the time of the launch, these smartphones will run on Android 8 Oreo with custom LG UI.

March 22, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s To Feature iPhone X-Like Face ID

Xiaomi will soon launch the most anticipated Snapdragon 845-powered smartphone after the Galaxy S9. The Mi MIX 2s will be the third device in the ‘MIX’ series and the first one with the ‘s’ moniker. While earlier renders revealed an unusual notch on the top right corner, recent teasers by Xiaomi tell a different story. The company has continued its campaign of releasing teasers and its latest one talks about Face Unlock.

The teaser has a very similar feel to Apple’s Face ID advertisement. The video has images of famous painters like Van Gogh and a corresponding ‘unlock’ animation. Different artists are seen sporting different looks with beards, hats etc. It essentially signifies that Mi MIX 2s and its new Face Unlock feature will work regardless of what the user’s appearance is. This is similar to Face ID which adapts to user’s looks and works even if they’re wearing sunglasses or a hat.

So far, 2018 has been dominated by iPhone X copycats. Smartphone makers have been criticised for blatantly copying iPhone X’s notch but not really justifying its presence. So far, the Mi MIX 2s teasers have not hinted towards an iPhone X-like notch. However, in order to execute Face ID-like facial recognition, the Mi MIX 2s might have some extra sensors as well. Where those sensors will be fitted is yet to be seen. The best bet, so far, is the bottom bezel, which is expected to be thicker than the other three bezels.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Specs

The smartphone is expected to have a 6 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution.

Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. However, the smartphone will not support memory expansion. The device is expected to have a 3400 mAH Li-ion battery with wireless and fast charging. The phone will run on Android 8 Oreo OS with custom MIUI 9 skin on the top. However, none of the Xiaomi devices, barring the Mi A1, run on Android 8 Oreo as of now.

March 22, 2018