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Apple And Microsoft Plan An iCloud App For Windows 10

The American tech giants, Apple and Microsoft, are reportedly working in conjunction with one another for an iCloud app on Windows 10. While iCloud has been available on Microsoft’s platform for a while now, the cloud storage service will feature a sync capability based on tech similar to OneDrive’s Files On-Demand feature. This refreshed version of the Apple app is currently available in Microsoft’s Store and is free to download for everyone.

The iCloud app will now be able to access files on the cloud without ever needing full sync to the PC, this will potentially save disk space. The app will take pre-emptive measures by downloading placeholders of files. The contents of these files will be downloaded when it is marked for sync or fully accessed by the user. iCloud can also integrate seamlessly into Windows 10 File Explorer, offering separate files for applications like Keynote, Numbers and Pages.

Users can access documents stored on the iCloud Drive, images taken from iCloud Photos, Mail, Calendar, Reminders, Contacts, and Safari bookmarks. Apple and Microsoft are business competitors hence, it is a rare occurrence for both companies to work together, especially for a Windows 10 software. Notably, Apple has also been using Microsoft’s latest Windows API for better cloud storage sync-ing capabilities for its proprietary online data storage solution.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cameras Receive Night Mode With Latest Update

This collaboration arrives as a pleasant surprise to the tech industry, where competition in businesses goes neck-in-neck. Although these kinds of united work is always a welcomed sight. Previous iterations of iCloud for Windows had its fair share of criticism, so any pro-consumer practice only benefits either of the companies user bases. The new app should improve the overall user experience by fixing on a lot of the mistakes that were made in the past.

June 12, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M40

The Samsung Galaxy M40 is the latest mid-range smartphone from the South Korean electronics giant. It takes the mantle of being the most premium device in the Galaxy M series from the Galaxy M30. The handset features a 6.3 inch LCD Infinity O display which uses a punch hole cutout to house the front-facing camera. It also doesn’t have an earpiece and makes use of Samsung’s screen sound technology, which vibrates the whole screen to generate sound in calls.

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June 12, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cameras Receive Night Mode With Latest Update

Samsung used to be rather infamous for its slow update cycles in the recent past. However, with the adoption of the One UI, this trend has changed for the better, with a lot more diverse range of devices receiving Android Pie. The Korean giant is releasing a new software build that will update the last years’ flagships the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+. Following the update, both handsets will receive the Night Mode feature which allows in capturing well lit pictures in dark lighting conditions.

The latest build will carry the Galaxy S10 camera feature via an OTA update. Samsung freshly reworked its ‘Bright Night’ camera mode into a standalone Night mode feature, similar to that Google’s Night Sight and Huawei’s Night Vision. Previously, the camera software analyzed the ambient conditions and toggled the Night mode automatically but over an update, the feature can also be manually activated.

In addition to the camera functionality, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are also receiving June 2019s Android Security patch with the said update. Night mode, a dedicated long-exposure feature that lowers shutter speed for brighter images in low light conditions, can now be toggled by swiping across the camera UI. A new background blur intensity bad for the selfie camera in Live Focus mode is also included in the update. Samsung is also seeking to improve the stability of inbuilt apps such as Messaging, Contacts and Gallery. The changelog has pointed at the company improving overall system security with over 11 vulnerabilities being checked in the software.

Also Read: WhatsApp To Take Legal Action Against Businesses Abusing Its Platform

Updates for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ carry the version number G965FXXU5CSF2 and is reported to be sized around 570MB. The update will initially roll out in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, and should soon make an appearance to the global audience including India.

June 12, 2019
LG X6 With 6.26 Inch Fullview Display Launched

The Korean electronics company, LG has launched a new smartphone, the LG X6 for its domestic market. Going by the price and features, it is a mid-range device that has a robust build military level durability.

LG X6 Features And Design

The LG X6 has a modern design with a dewdrop display on the front and a glass panel on the rear. It features a 6.26 inch display that has HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 px and 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is kitted with the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. The chipset is manufactured using 12 nm fabrication process and it consists of an octa core CPU along with the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

The rear glass panel of the LG X6 has an elegant design which houses the company branding, fingerprint sensor and a horizontally aligned triple camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of a 16 MP main sensor, 2 MP depth sensor, 5 MP wide angle sensor and an LED Flash. The LG X6 runs on an unspecified version of Android which is skinned with the company’s custom user interface. It is powered by a 3500 mAh battery.

Talking about the front mounted selfie camera, it is a 13 MP sensor. Connectivity options on the LG X6 include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The smartphone also supports 32 bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC and DTS:X 3D Surround sound. The aforementioned technologies provide for an appreciable sound output via the headphone jack.

LG X6 Price, Colour Options and Availability

Also Read: WhatsApp To Take Legal Action Against Businesses Abusing Its Platform

The LG X6 is offered with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. Besides the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion via the microSD card slot. It is available in two colour options which include Blue and Black. The smartphone is 349,800 won ( Rs. 20,510 approx.)

June 12, 2019
Huawei Nova 5i With Quad Rear Cameras Spotted On TENAA
Huawei is gearing up for the launch of its latest smartphone, dubbed the Nova 5i it is set to be unveiled on the 21st of June. A week before the official announcement, the device has been listed on the Chinese regulatory website, TENAA that has revealed its specifications and design.

Huawei Nova 5i

According to the TENAA listing, the Huawei Nova 5i measures 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm and it tips the scale at 178 grams. The front of the handset accommodates a 6.4 inch display that has a pixel density of 2310 x 1080 px. Noteworthy, the display panel has a punch hole on the top left side that houses a 24 MP selfie camera.

The rear of the Huawei Nova 5i is occupied by the fingerprint sensor, company branding and quad rear camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of a 24 MP sensor, an 8 MP sensor and dual 2 MP sensors. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be offered in two variants which are as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB
- 8 GB + 128 GB
Under the hood, the Nova 5i is kitted with the Kirin 710 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU along with the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. Connectivity options on the Huawei Nova 5i include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM Radio and a bottom mounted USB Type C port. The smartphone also has a whole host of sensors which include gravity sensor, distance sensor and a light sensor.

Also Read: Facebook Is Paying Users For Tracking Their Smartphones

It is powered by a 3900 mAh battery and in terms of OS, runs on the latest Android 9 Pie. Noteworthy, reports claim that Huawei Nova 5i might be launched with the HongMeng OS which will eventually replace Android OS on future devices.

Conclusively, all details about the Nova 5i will be publicised on the upcoming launch date which is set to 21st of June.
June 12, 2019
Apple iPhone XR Discounted By Rs. 18,000 On Amazon
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 an attractive deal on e-commerce website Amazon, the iPhone XR has been discounted for a limited time period.

iPhone XR: Price & Availability

Amazon has discounted the Apple iPhone XR in its Fab Phone Fest that is applicable until the 13th of June. Under this scheme, the 64GB variant of the smartphone will cost Rs. 58,999 down from the MRP of Rs. 76,900. The 128GB version will retail for Rs. 63,999, dropping from the MRP of Rs. 81,900. Noteworthy, the 256GB version of the smartphone is not available on sale for the time period. Interested buyers in the iPhone XR can additionally avail a discount of up to 10,150 on exchanging their old device.

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 the 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
Also read: Facebook Is Paying Users For Tracking Their Smartphones

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.
June 12, 2019
Google Pixel 4 To Support Air Gestures For Music Playback

It is expected that Google will launch the latest iterations of its Pixel lineup of smartphones in October this year. These devices, allegedly called the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be the successor to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from last year. While the launch of the devices is a few months down the road, details about them have already started pouring in. Now, fresh leaks in the Android Q source code reveals that the upcoming Pixel 4 handsets may have the support for Air Gestures, presumably for music playback.

Air Gestures in Pixel 4

Google Pixel 3XL

According to reports, Google is working to incorporate air gestures in Pixel 4. This is believed to be because of two commands named ‘Skip’ and ‘Silence’ found in the code of the Android Q Beta. Likely to be media controls, the commands may be enabled via dedicated hardware detecting the user’s hand movements. As the Pixel lineup is the poster child for Android and all its core features; it is assumed that the gestures might make an appearance in the next generation of the smartphones. The new gestures will require an always aware sensor present inside the Pixel 4.

Also read: Asus ROG Phone 2 With 120 Hz Display To Launch Soon

Google installing air gestures in Pixel 4 falls in line with the company reviving its Project Soli, which was first shown off in the year 2015. Soli showcased a gesture-based control system for electronic devices. So the company may install the technology required for the gesture system to work on smartphones. A similar implementation was seen in the LG G8, which utilised a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor to capture hand movements for controlling certain elements of the device. Unfortunately, more details about the Pixel 4 are not available yet, but it is expected that more information is unravelled; as we move closer to the launch of the handsets in October.

June 12, 2019
Oppo Patents A Notchless Smartphone With Sliding Mechanism

Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo has launched a variety of distinctive smartphones in the past including the Oppo Find X and the Oppo N3. A freshly granted patent to the company reveals that it is working on yet another unique smartphone that has an edge-to-edge display and a sliding mechanism. The patent for the aforementioned smartphone was granted to Oppo by the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office).

Patent Disclosures

Oppo Smartphone Patent

As previously mentioned, the Oppo smartphone from the patent has a unique design with a sliding display. The front of the smartphone lacks any kind of obstructing notch and has minimal bezels around the display. The front facing selfie camera is placed in the bezel which remains concealed under the sliding mechanism. Also, the selfie camera has a circular shaped ring flash which will allow for capturing well-lit pictures in dark conditions.

Moving to the rear of the Oppo smartphone, it has a conventional design with a dual camera setup present on the upper half. The right side of the smartphone is occupied by the volume rocker and power button while the left side is occupied by what seems to be the SIM card tray. The bottom side of the device is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack and USB C port which is flanked by grilles on either side while the top side of the device is devoid of any controls or ports.

Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 2 With 120 Hz Display To Launch Soon

To get more details about the aforementioned Oppo smartphone we will have to wait patiently for the company to reveal more details. Also, it is not yet confirmed whether the device will ever see the light of the day or not. As a lot of patented devices never make their way to the commercial availability stage.

June 12, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 With 120 Hz Display To Launch Soon

With the rise in popularity for mobile gaming, the demand for gaming smartphones has also seen an upward trend. In the year 2018, Taiwan based Asus launched the ROG Phone which is packed with features that are designed and incorporated while keeping gamers in mind. As time passed, the device’s specification seems to fall short in comparison to its competitors including the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2.

To take on its competitors that pack flagship worthy features from 2019, Asus has been anticipated to launch a successor to the original ROG phone. Pleasingly, the company has officially revealed that the second generation ROG Phone is in the works and it will have a feature that is a segment first. ROG’s official account on Chinese social media website, Weibo confirmed that the Asus ROG gaming Phone 2 will have a praiseworthy 120 Hz refresh rate display. The said display provides for an enhanced viewing experience which is more pleasing to the eye. Noteworthy, it is not yet confirmed whether the future smartphone will use an LCD display or an AMOLED display. As AMOLED technology with this high refresh rate is yet to be unveiled by any company.

To boost the hype around the upcoming device, Asus has also collaborated with the game developer, Tencent which is renowned for the wildly successful PUBG Mobile. Other specifications of the upcoming smartphone will be revealed at the time of launch, however, following are the expectations from the device.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Expectations

Snapdragon 855 SoC: Being a 2019 flagship grade Android smartphone, the apparent choice for the chipset on the Asus ROG Phone 2 is Snapdragon 855 which is seen on most other flagship devices from leading OEMs.

4,000 mAh+ Battery: Running resource hungry tasks like games on a smartphone takes a jab on the battery draining it at a comparatively faster pace. Even though the original Asus ROG Phone has a large 4,000 mAh battery, an even larger capacity battery would be appreciated by the consumers. Also, with the ZenFone 6, Asus has managed to accommodate a 5,000 mAh battery. Therefore, the upcoming gaming focused device is also predicted to have a similar size battery.

In-display Fingerprint Sensor:

The original Asus ROG Phone has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor which was found on almost every 2018 flagship device. However, with the advancement in technology, the industry has shifted to an in-display fingerprint sensor which is concealed under the display. Accordingly, the Asus ROG Phone 2 is also expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

6 Inch+ Display:

The original Asus ROG phone Phone has a 6.0 inch AMOLED display with Full HD resolution. With the most mid-range and premium smartphones from 2019 having a display larger than 6 inch, the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 2 is predicted to have a display larger than its predecessor. It is expected to have a display which can range somewhere from 6.3 inch to 6.6 inch.

Also Read: iPhone XR 2019 Battery Capacity Leaked

To conclude, the expectations and predictions about the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be verified in the coming future with precise specifications being revealed at the time of official launch. The upcoming gaming centred device is expected to launch in the Q3 of 2019.

June 12, 2019
iPhone XR 2019 Battery Capacity Leaked

American electronics giant Apple is expected to launch three new variants of its popular smartphone; the Apple iPhone later this year. The devices will be the successor to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR from last year. While there is still time before the handsets are officially announced by the company; new information about them has been surfacing online for a while now. In a fresh leak, a Korean media outlet has revealed the battery capacity of the most affordable iPhone to be released this year, the alleged iPhone XR 2019.

iPhone XR 2019

iPhone XR

According to the media outlet, the successor to the iPhone XR, which is purportedly called the iPhone XR 2019 will have a larger battery than its predecessor. It has been revealed that the smartphone will have a 3110mAh battery; which is around a 5 percent improvement over the 2942mAh cell found in the current generation of iPhone XR. The larger battery will make the device have the biggest battery in any single-celled iPhone; as the more premium variants have two different cells attached to each other for a combined larger capacity. The report also mentions that China’s Ameperx Technology Limited (ATL) has started mass production of the batteries for the iPhone XR 2019. The production was kicked off on June 9, with the packaging being done by another Chinese firm known as Huapu Technology.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy M40 Launched

The iPhone XR, when launched last year, was praised for its battery life as it used a lower resolution LCD display compared to OLED found in its elder siblings. Increasing the capacity of its successor insinuates that the iPhone XR 2019 may be another battery champ; among the slew of iPhones scheduled to release this year. The upcoming affordable iPhone has been leaked to arrive with two new colours, dual rear cameras and run on the Apple A13 SoC at the same price as its predecessor. Unfortunately, more details about the handset are not known at the moment, but they are expected to be unravelled as we move closer to the device launch.

June 12, 2019
Honor 20 Pro

Honor 20 Pro is the newest flagship device from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. It runs on the Kirin 980 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The device features a 6.26 inch LCD display. The Honor 20 is powered by a massive 4000 mAh battery. The quad rear camera setup consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 16 MP wide angle sensor and 2 MP macro sensor in a vertical arrangement. The fourth sensor on the Honor 20 is a 8 MP telephoto sensor. Honor 20 Pro is priced at INR 39,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant.

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June 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M40 Launched

Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the latest smartphone in its Galaxy M lineup, the Galaxy M40 in India. It is a mid-range device which takes the mantle of being the most premium handset in the series from the Galaxy M30. The Galaxy M40 boasts of competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag.

Samsung Galaxy M40

As mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy M40 is the latest mid-range offering from the company. The device features a polycarbonate body with an attractive gradient coloured back. It has a 6.3 inch LCD Infinity-O display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone sports a hole punch cutout to house the front camera on the top left of the display, like the Honor View20; however, unlike that smartphone, the latest device eliminates the earpiece in favour of the company’s “screen sound” technology. This vibrates the entirety of the display to generate sound inside voice calls. For quickly accessing the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock is also present on the Galaxy M40.

The Galaxy M40 is kitted with the 10nm Snapdragon 675 SoC under the hood. It is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. The processor is also seen in smartphones from the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70. In terms of optics, the device has a triple rear camera setup. It consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 32MP primary camera; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP ultra wide angle sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16MP camera is expected to be housed in the punch hole cutout on top of the display. The Galaxy M40 has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which supports memory expansion via microSD.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with support for 15W charging. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI skin on top of Android 9 Pie. This will make it the first device in the Galaxy M series to feature Android Pie out of the box. The handset is available in two colour options, Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue.

Pricing & Availability

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The Samsung Galaxy M40 has been launched at a price of Rs. 19,990. The smartphone will go on sale starting on the 18th of June at 12 noon; it will be available exclusively via Amazon India and Samsung’s online store.

June 11, 2019
AMD Reveals Prices Of Top End Ryzen CPU And Radeon GPU
AMD has taken the computing world by storm with its announcements of various new generation CPUs and GPUs. The American company’s latest lineup have spurred its competitors such as NVIDIA and Intel. Both companies’ have seen a downfall in their respective stocks post-AMD’s announcement two-weeks prior at Computex 2019. Team red went on stage about the pricing of some of its top-notch products at E3 gaming expo 2019.

Ryzen 9 3950X

AMD’s Next Horizon Gaming Event at E3 2019 gaming expo unveiled the pricing of the worlds only gaming-centric CPU with 16 cores. Ryzen 9 3950X is priced at $750 (approx. Rs.52,000). The 16-core/ 32-thread CPU chipset has a base clock of 3.5GHz base clock and a boost clock of 4.7GHz. The cache is a massive 72MB and a relatively low 105W TDP for a 16-core processor. Even a 16-core Threadripper from AMD is rated at 180 watts; Intel’s very own 16-core has a 165W TDP.

The 7nm processors are proving to be much more power efficient and cheaper, not only in workloads for creators but for gaming performance as well. Apart from being the only 16-core gaming CPU, it is also compatible with an AM4 motherboard, becoming a Threadripper class capable CPU fully operational in a consumer grade small motherboards. Both Intel’s and AMD’s 16-core CPU draw a lot more power from expensive and large motherboards that harbour larger sockets.

Alongside the announcement, pricing was also revealed for its other lower-specced Ryzen 3000 series lineup.
- Ryzen 9 3900X – $499
- Ryzen 7 3800X – $399
- Ryzen 7 3700X – $329
- Ryzen 5 3600X – $249
- Ryzen 5 3600 – $199
- Ryzen 5 3400G – $149
- Ryzen 3 3200G – $99
Radeon RX 5700 Series

AMD announced two variants of its upper-mid-price range GPUs that will compete with NVIDIA’s RTX series GeForce graphics card. The company is focusing on the price range that is more accessible to gamers and focuses on beating NVIDIA at a lower price bracket. RX 5700 will cost $380 (approx. Rs.26,500) and provide noticeably better performance compared to the RTX 2060 GPU priced at $350 (approx. Rs.24,500). The higher variant RX 5700 XT is priced at $450 (approx. Rs.31,000) and also bests the RTX 2070 priced at $500 (approx. Rs.35,000).

Additionally, AMD unveiled a new proprietary Radeon Image Sharpening that will be supported by almost every game without requiring developers’ support. This technique barely has an impact on performance and framerate while improving the overall visual fidelity. RIS was seen in demos at E3 and is technically capable of being adopted by other GPU manufacturers. The new software is exclusive to the RX 5700 series for now, while generic version called Contrast Adaptive Sharpening is being prepared for developers to directly integrate into their games. A new Radeon Anti-Lag has also been announced, that reduces input lag during stressful computations faced by the GPU. This will help give an advantage during competitive games with faster response times.

Also Read: Ubisoft Roundup At E3

The new AMD graphics card will be available on 7th July 2019 (7th day of the 7th month with the 7nm processor chips), along with a special 50th Anniversary Edition Radeon RX 5700 XT. The special edition features black chassis and higher clocks that allow the card to go over 10TFLOPs. AMD still has time before taking on NVIDIA’s current top-end GPUs with its upcoming NAVI GPU in 2020.
June 11, 2019
Honor 20

Honor 20 is the latest flagship device from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Honor. It runs on the Kirin 980 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The device features a 6.26 inch LCD display. The Honor 20 is powered by a 3750 mAh battery. The quad rear camera setup consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 16 MP wide angle sensor and 2 MP macro sensor in a vertical arrangement. The fourth sensor on the Honor 20 is a 2 MP depth sensor. It is priced at INR 32,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant.

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June 11, 2019
Samsung Patents Smartphone With Extendable Display

The company which brought the first foldable smartphone to the market is reportedly working on another unique device with an equally unique display. Previously, a Samsung device with a flexible display was reported to be in the works. However, this time, the display is not just flexible. A fresh patent reveals that the South Korean company is developing a device with a special set of features.

About The Patent

The aforementioned patent was originally filed with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) for an ‘Electronic device including a flexible display with expandable display area’ on November 28, 2018. The patent was published less than a year later on June 6 2019. It describes a smartphone with a roll-out flexible display that can create an extra large screen surface to use. Since the user preference is shifting towards larger sized smartphones, it makes sense to innovate a new technology such as this one.

The “non-extended” state of the Samsung smartphone looks like any traditional smartphone. The bezels on the top and the bottom are quite prominent, opposed to the bezel-less smartphones in trend these days. However, the design of the device shouldn’t be taken for granted, since the primary motive of the patent is to depict the working and design of the extendable display module. The final design of such a device can differ significantly from the original renders.

Using a slider system, users can create an elongated screen surface that may have several implications. For instance, the smartphone can be useful while scrolling through web pages, or it can be used to play games that require a large screen surface, for instance, PUBG Mobile. Moreover, users can also use the expanded display on the Samsung smartphone to accommodate more users on the display during a video call or a conference call. The display is stored in a central housing so as to prevent any form of external damage. The sliding mechanism can be triggered automatically or manually.

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As per the patent images, the forehead of the Samsung smartphone will house the earpiece as well as an LED notification indicator. The upper bezel also accommodates the front camera sensors. Optics also includes a dual rear camera setup. A USB Type-C port is present at the bottom of the device. If the flexible-cum-expandable smartphone design is viable, the company may use the technology to manufacture tablets in the future as well.

June 11, 2019