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Amazon Textract Service Intended For Transcribing Data Is Now Live

Amazon has unveiled a new service named Textract which enables its Web Service customers to accurately harvest text from documents. The word Textract is a combination of ‘Text’ and ‘Extract’, and it does exactly what it says. The software performs the same task as a standard OCR (Optical Character Recognition) reader, but where the OCR scanner falls short, Textract accomplishes the task effortlessly.

Amazon’s software is designed to identify various document formats and analyze its contents to process them in the desired manner. For instance, if the concerned document is a table, Textract will reproduce data in a structured form that is closest to the original data arrangement. Forms, charts and receipts are scanned and reproduced in a similar manner. And the whole process can be completed without human intervention, rendering Textract as an independent software.

The stumbling block with basic OCRs is their inability to process mixed data or data which is arranged in an non standard format. For the same reason, organizations utilize manual labour for data entry, which defies the purpose of an automated OCR. On the other hand, Amazon claims that its new service is capable of processing millions of pages in a short duration of time. Noteworthy, unlike several other similar services, machine learning experience is not necessary to use Textract states Amazon.

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Lastly, the Textract can identify organization-specific data such as security numbers and IDs and copy it into spreadsheets which are easily editable. Bigger chunks of data are loaded into databases which are then accessible via smart searches inside the Web Service. The Textract has been released in select parts of the United States (including Ohio, North Virginia, Oregon) and Ireland as of now.

May 30, 2019
Motorola One Action With Exynos 9609 And 4GB Of RAM Spotted On Geekbench

Earlier this month, Motorola Mobility LLP launched the Moto One Vision smartphone that features a punch hole display. Besides the previously launched handset, the company is expected to launch another smartphone. The listing of an unreleased device has been spotted on popular benchmarking website, Geekbench. The said listing hints of device’s imminent launch that carries the Motorola One Action moniker.

Moto One Action Benchmark Results

According to the Geekbench listing, the Moto One Action is kitted with the Exynos 9609 SoC. Surprisingly, the same chipset is also found on the previously mentioned Moto One Vision. The Exynos 9609 consists of an Octa Core CPU and the ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. Talking more about the chipset, it is clocked down variant of the Exynos 9610 which is present on the Samsung Galaxy A50.

Moto One Vision (for reference purpose)

Furthermore, the Moto One Action runs on the stock Android 9 Pie OS which will provide for a smooth and bloatware free experience. In terms of memory, the device is fitted with 4 GB of RAM. However, the company is also expected to launch the smartphone in higher Ram capacities as well. Speaking of benchmark results the Moto One Action registers a single core score of 1601 points and a multi core score of 5377 points.

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Unfortunately, details about the design of the Moto One Action are still a mystery. However, going by the ‘Action’ suffix in the name, it could be a rugged device with heterogenous specifications to the Moto One Vision. This claim can further be strengthened with the fact the company has previously launched a handful of rugged smartphones including the Moto Z2 Force. Even though the launch date of the device is yet to be revealed, the Geekbench listing indicates an imminent launch.

May 30, 2019
Apps On iOS Were Found Sending Large Amounts Of Data To Tracking Companies

Apple is one of the few companies that take into account the privacy and autonomy of its customer’s data. The cost of such high levels of user privacy is the tighter regulations by Apple on its own economy (especially in regards to maintenance and repairs). A report, however, has pointed towards various application in iOS sending a huge sum of data to tracking companies.

The Washington Post conducted research over a myriad of applications on iOS that yielded data that caught apps sending personal information of the user data to tracking companies. The research was conducted over a period of one month in conjunction with Disconnect, a privacy-related firm. The results had shown apps sending 1.5GB worth of user information.

The data was apparently sent during late hours when the user was generally asleep. Charging the phone overnight had seemed to activate the service. The trackers showed activity when the interactions with the device’s functions were to be really low. This process only occurs if the user has the “background app refresh” function enabled in the settings. Although this function is enabled by default on any Apple handset.

The apps from Apple store used in the research were from some of the top companies such as Nike, Yelp, Spotify, Microsoft OneDrive, Mint, IBM’s The Weather Channel, DoorDash, Citizen and surprisingly even the Washington Post’s very own application. Data had uncovered over 5,400 trackers in apps within a mere week into the research. Most trackers are said to work seamlessly without the user ever finding out that they were present in the background processes.

For those unaware, data that is acquired can be used to send ads tailored according to the user’s activities. In other words, after the personal information is received by such companies, users would then start receiving ads for something they looked up or searched for online. Ever since the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal in 2018 was uncovered, the public has been far more concerned and aware of their private information being traded without their knowledge. The aftermath of the fiasco had tech giants and social media companies have stricter regulations placed around them.

DoorDash the food delivery service from California was discovered to have sent data to nine 3rd party trackers, while Citizen the app that sends crime-reports for incidents near the user’s location was found sending phone numbers, email addresses and the actual GPS location of the iPhone owners to a tracker called Amplitude. The developers of Citizen had been contacted and an update has since gone online removing the tracker.

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Apple in an official statement had addressed applications that do not adhere to the App Stores rules and regulations, that require developers to clearly post privacy policies and ask for user’s permission to collect data, to either abide by the rules or be taken down from the App Store. The report had shown not all data collected was harmful or bad to the user as some data was anonymised and stored. However, some trackers have not made clear what kind of data was collected, for what amount of time, and whom it is sent to there on.

May 30, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M40 Design Revealed By The Company Before Launch

Korean electronics giant Samsung will launch its latest smartphone called the Galaxy M40 on the 11th of June. It will the most premium device in the online-only Galaxy M series which was introduced back in the month of January. While the key details about the new handset from Samsung have been leaked in the past, its design has been shrouded in mystery. Now, the company has revealed what the Galaxy M40 will look like on its official website.

Galaxy M40

As mentioned above, the Galaxy M40 will be a mid-range offering from the Samsung and will take over from the Galaxy M30 (Review); as the most premium smartphone in the Galaxy M lineup. The image shared by the company on its website reveals the device in its full glory. The front of the handset has an almost bezel-less Infinity O display. It houses the hole punch camera on the top left side of the display to maximise the screen real estate. The right of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button.

Over at the back, the Galaxy M40 has been revealed to sport a triple camera setup with an LED flash. The fingerprint sensor along with the company branding is also placed on the back of the handset. The upcoming handset will run on a Snapdragon 6 series SoC. While what chipset the Galaxy M40 will sport is anyone’s guess, past leaks have hinted towards the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU, the Adreno 612 GPU and is also present in the Galaxy A70 and Redmi Note 7.

Galaxy M30

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Previous leaks have revealed the Galaxy M40 will have a 6.3-inch LCD display with a FullHD+ resolution. It is also expected to be the first device in the Galaxy M series to run on the OneUI; based on top of current Android 9 Pie out of the box. For memory and storage, the upcoming smartphone will feature up to 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It is also expected to be powered by a massive 5000mAh battery with support for some kind of fast charging. Unfortunately, details about the pricing of the device still remain shrouded in mystery; although it is expected to be priced under Rs. 25,000 in India.

May 30, 2019
Ferrari SF90 Stradale With A Hybrid Drivetrain Launched

As the awareness regarding environmental concerns increases, companies across the world are looking to adopt clean energy. Italian supercar manufacturer, Ferrari has adopted the best of both worlds in its latest supercar, which is the SF90 Stradale. The supercar is referred to as hybrid due to the fact it packs a 4-liter 769-horsepower Turbo V8 engine alongside three electric motors which have a combined output of 162 kW or 217 HP. The company claims while both the power sources function simultaneously, the SF90 can achieve a speed of 100 km/h in a mere 2.5 seconds.

The supercar sports a torque-vectoring AWD (All Wheel Drive) system and an eight-gear dual-clutch transmission. Even though the SF90 is less powerful than the top of line LaFerrari on paper, the hybrid supercar can reach higher top speeds owing to the lower overall weight.

Ferrari SF90 includes a modern cockpit design, with the Manettino-style steering wheel (where the adjustment controls are mounted on the steering wheel itself). Furthermore, the steering wheel has a touch interface which can be used to switch between various modes (including the hybrid mode).

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The Italian company has confirmed that the Ferrari SF90 Stradale is not a limited edition vehicle. However, the supercar is expected to be highest-priced model in the already expensive lineup of Ferrari, which means that not a lot of people will be able to afford it. The company has not provided an official statement regarding the price of the supercar yet. As per other reports, Ferrari may also be working on an all-electric car. Even though the design may take its fair share of time to be brought to reality, it is quite evident that electric cars are the future, and with the SF90 Stradale, the Italian manufacturer is one step closer to achieving it.

May 30, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Will Also Have 12 GB RAM Variant Reveals TENAA Listing

Earlier this week, Xiaomi’s sub brand Redmi launched its highly anticipated flagship grade smartphone called the Redmi K20 Pro. The newly launched device is laden with praiseworthy features and is priced at a competitive price point. The device was originally launched in four storage variants which range from 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM to 8 GB RAM + 256 ROM.

However, the listing of the device on the mandatory Chinese website, TENAA claims the Redmi K20 Pro will also be available in another storage variant with higher RAM. Like the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Redmi K20 Pro will also be offered with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM. Though the price of the said version of the device is yet to be unveiled which is expected to happen in the near future. To recall, the specifications of the handset are as follows:

Redmi K20 Pro Specifications

The Redmi K20 Pro has an all glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has an attractive gradient coloured panel on the back which houses the triple camera setup and the company branding. The Redmi K20 sports 6.39 inch AMOLED display which a Full HD resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The smartphone has an edge to edge display which is achieved due to a pop up style selfie camera which has 20 MP resolution.The Redmi K20 is fitted with the flagship grade 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. For photography, the device has a triple rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide angle sensor; and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. As previously mentioned it has 20 MP front camera for capturing selfies which is placed in a pop up mechanism on top of the handsets.

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The Redmi K20 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports 27 W fast charging. It devices run on latest MIUI 10 which is based on top of Android 9 Pie. The smartphone is available in three colour variants which include Blue, Red and Black.

May 30, 2019
Screen Protector For The Google Pixel 4 Already Available For Pre-Orders

Google is expected to launch its latest iteration of flagship smartphones in the month of October this year. These devices, allegedly called the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, will succeed the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from 2018. While there is still a considerable amount of time before the company announces the upcoming handsets, early details about them have already started to trickle in leaks and renders. Now, a smartphone accessory maker Skinomi has listed screen protector for the Google Pixel 4 on its website. In the listing, a render of the handset’s front panel is also visible, which reveals its design.

Google Pixel 4

The images showcased on the website of Skinomi exhibit the design of the Pixel 4. It has been reported that Google will opt for a punch hole display for its upcoming smartphone, whose claim is further strengthened by the renders. Also evident from the pictures is the lack of considerable bezel around the device’s display, giving it a modern look. The screen protector for the handset has two cutouts on the top and bottom, which may be for the front-facing stereo speaker setup; which was introduced to the lineup with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in the year 2017. Notably, the listing on Skinomi’s website claims the screen protector will be shipped starting 20th November 2019. It can be pre-ordered now for a price of US$ 8.95 (Rs. 625).

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While the render falls in line to the previous leaks regarding Pixel 4, it is recommended to be taken with a grain of salt. Because of the seemingly far launch date of the upcoming smartphone, the image may turn out to be fake. However, considering how much Google received flak for the design of its previous devices, it may not be all that surprising if the company finally decides to take the aforementioned design into consideration. As previously mentioned, the company is expected to unveil the Pixel 4 in the month of October at the Made by Google event.

May 30, 2019
Apple Foldable Phone Patent Revealed

In the ongoing race of foldable smartphones, American tech giant Apple is looking to introduce its own contender. An Apple foldable device has been in the rumours for quite some time, and as per the latest reports, it may not be far from turning into a reality. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has published a total of 85 patents for the company, two of which include a foldable iDevice and a smart keyboard which resembles the iPad’s Folio keyboard.

Patent For Foldable iDevice

The application titled “Apple invents both Single and Multi-Fold Device Form Factors for Future iDevices” was filed by the company in the month of August 2018. The patent covers electronic devices that feature a bendable region. Such a device will sport a display layer and a cover layer that can fold around the aforementioned bendable region. The patent indicates that the flexible cover layer may be made out of ceramic so as to increase the detail of protection against falls and scratches. Additionally, the flexible cover may also provide structural integrity to the foldable device.

The patent exhibits the ability of the foldable device to transform into a tablet, which would enable the user to make use of the entire display surface. The device can be folded two times, which implies that almost one third of the total display surface will be visible when the device is in its folded state.

Patent For Smart Keyboard Design

The second patent covers a device that is quite similar to the Apple Folio smart keyboard, which was released alongside the iPad Pro 12.9 in the year 2016. The patent includes images of a variety of designs for a new smart keyboard that may be announced in the future. One of the images showcases a keyboard design with a space above the keyboard which can be used to input data via the Apple Pencil. Another design features the inclusion of a trackpad to the keyboard.

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It is unsure whether the company will unveil any new products based on the preceding form factors anytime soon. Previously, concept renders had surfaced, which showed off the design of a probable foldable iPhone. Considering the ongoing trend of foldable smartphones (such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold), Apple is expected to announce its own version of the foldable smartphone at its launch event in September 2019, where the company will launch its next generation iPhones.

May 30, 2019
Screenshots Of Ark OS, The Android Replacement By Huawei Leaked

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei was barred from doing business with any American company a while ago. Because of the sanctions placed by the American government, it lost access to softwares like Android and Windows from its devices. The company was then granted a 90-day breathing window to fulfil all unfinished business with US companies. It was then reported that Huawei has secretly been working on its own Operating System (OS) for mobile devices in a bid to replace Android. According to the latest reports, the company has filed the name “Ark OS” with the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA). This application was filed on the 24th of May.

Ark OS

Reportedly, Huawei filed a claim at the DPMA for the design of certain elements of an interface. In the patent application, the company also shared screenshots of the menus inside the said interface. The images are starkly different from what the company has been doing with the current Android skin called EMUI. The applications showcased in the screenshots are allegedly Android-based. This insinuates that the purported Ark OS will support Android apps natively and will give an option to download them using a third party store.

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The screenshots of the alleged Ark OS also repeatedly mention the name of the “Android Green Alliance”. This is a Chinese association formed up of companies like Tencent and Alibaba. It was formed a few years ago in an attempt to introduce quality and design standards of their apps in the Android OS. While it is not known what role will the Alliance play in the Ark OS; it may set up a standard for testing the quality of applications eligible to exist on the app store on the upcoming OS. Unfortunately, Huawei has not announced when its Android replacing OS might debut. But it is expected to make an appearance before the 90-day deadline for the company gets exhausted.

May 30, 2019
Amazon Echo Show 5 Launched In India, Features A 5.5 Inch Display

In another “silent” announcement, Amazon has unveiled its latest smart display which is the Echo Show 5. The suffix ‘5’ in the moniker probably stands for the 5.5 inch display in the device and not the chronology of generations. Speaking of which this is the third iteration of smart displays from the American company. Its predecessor was launched in the month of October 2018 and was priced at INR 22,999. The latest variant, however, is priced at a lower price point owing to the smaller display.

Amazon Echo Show 5: Features And Specifications

The compact design factor of the Echo Show 5 indicates that the company intended the device to be meant for desk/bedside usage. The smart display has rounded edges and features a fabric finish on top. The design of the Echo Show 5 resembles that of Google’s latest smart display, the Nest Hub which was launched at the Google I/O conference 2019. However, Amazon’s smart display includes a camera, unlike the Nest Hub. An interesting feature of the device is a physical camera shutter that can be toggled with the help of a switch placed at the top. In light of rising security concerns, this is the first time that Amazon has included a camera shutter in its device.

The smart display sports an ambient lighting mode to automatically regulate the brightness as per the surroundings. Solely using voice commands, users will be able to view how-to-clips from wikiHow. Additionally, the Echo Show 5 also features a smart home dashboard that can be used to control multiple connected gadgets. The camera can be used in combination with applications such as the Arlo Baby Camera, which can be used by parents to keep an eye on their babies from a remote location.

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In terms of security, Amazon has also announced a new privacy feature alongside the Echo Show 5 that will be pushed out to all Alexa-enabled devices. Users can simply tell the Alexa voice assistant to wipe the history on the device to delete all the stored phrases and user information. The Echo Show 5 is available for pre-order via Amazon for INR 8,999 ($ 89.99 in the United States). It is available in two colour options, Black and White. The deliveries of the smart display will commence in the month of July 2019.

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May 30, 2019
Huawei Regains Wi Fi, SD Card And Bluetooth Consortium Membership

Earlier this month, Chinese tech Titan, Huawei had to encounter a massive blow after US Commerce Department revoked all American companies from maintaining any trade relations with the former. Following the ban, the rapidly booming company which was previously speculated to take over Samsung as the world’s number one smartphone manufacturer in 2020 crumbled at an uncontrollable pace. It all started with Google’s support withdrawal of Android OS for Huawei smartphones. Followed by Google, Microsoft also took away the support for Windows from Huawei made computers and laptops. Initially what seemed like end of road for company might not be the case.
uawei which was previously ruled out from Wi-Fi alliance, SD association and Bluetooth consortium has regained its membership. Even though the three said associations are not wholly owned by companies based in the US, they are surely influenced by the same. However, it is reported that Huawei’s considerable contribution in the three associations has led to roll back of the previous decision. Adding to the story, Huawei who is allegedly developing its own operating system which is expected to roll out later this year might well be on the road to healthy recovery.

Talking about Huawei’s homegrown OS, the company has trademarked three names with EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), including Huawei ARK OS, Huawei ARK and ARK OS. Even though, their is limited information available about the upcoming operating system from Huawei. A company executive on Chinese social media website, Weibo claimed that the future OS will be compatible with Android applications. Noteworthy, the executive pointed if developers recompile their apps for the companies platform, the applications will see upto 60 % improvement in terms of speed.

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To conclude, it seems Huawei will once again bolster its spot as one of the best tech companies in world sooner rather than later.

May 29, 2019
OnePlus 7 To Launch In India On June 4
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has tasted success in regard of the positive reviews received by the OnePlus 7 Pro. At the launch event held on May 14, the company also unveiled its more affordable variant of the flagship called the OnePlus 7. Except the primary camera and the chipset, the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro have some significant features that set both of them apart. The company initially announced that it will launch the OnePlus 7 in India somewhere in June, and as per an Amazon listing, the smartphone is making its way to the Indian market on the 4th of June, 2019.

OnePlus 7 Specifications

The OnePlus 7 has a glass back and front with narrow bezels around the display. The smartphone features a 6.41 inch Optic AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. Similar to its predecessor, the handset has a waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera. The smartphone has an in-display fingerprint scanner which has been carried forward from the OnePlus 6T.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an octa-core Kryo 485 CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP (f/1.7) primary Sony IMX586 sensor and a 5MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For selfies, the device has a 16MP (f/2.0) camera accommodated in the notch up front on the device. Regarding memory and storage, it will be available in the following variants:
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The OnePlus 7 is powered by a 3700mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. It runs on the company’s OxygenOS 9 which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. At the time of launch, it will be available in 2 colour variants, Mirror Grey and Red.

OnePlus 7 Price & Availability

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As mentioned previously, the device has been confirmed to launch on the 4th of June and will be available for sale immediately thereafter. The smartphone will be priced starting at INR 32,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. Additionally, the 8GB+256GB variant will be priced at INR 37,999. Popular e-commerce platform, Amazon will be the exclusive retailer of the OnePlus 7 in the country.

Users can check the Amazon.in listing of the OnePlus 7 here.
May 29, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView To Launch In India On June 6

In the month of February, HMD Global launched its long awaited Nokia 9 PureView which is a flagship grade smartphone. As the PureView branding suggests, the device has a focus on photography. Apparently the key highlighting feature of the smartphone is its penta rear camera setup which consists of five 12 MP sensors.

For all the Indian customers who are patiently waiting for the device, this may be the time to rejoice. HMD Global has sent out invites for a press event which is set to take place in New Delhi on the 6th of June. Even though the press invite does not exhibit details about the Nokia 9 PureView launch, it is the only major Nokia branded smartphone that is yet to land in the country. Other smartphones including the Nokia 3.2 and the Nokia 4.2 have already been made official for the Indian market. To recall following are the details about the Nokia 9 PureView.

Nokia 9 PureView Specifications and Design

The Nokia 9 PureView has a premium design with glass on both front and rear which is reinforced using an aluminium chassis. The device measures 155 x 75 x 8 mm and weighs 172 grams. It features a 5.99 inch Plastic OLED display that has a QHD resolution of 2880 x 1440 px and pixel density of 538 ppi. The left and right bezels around the display of the Nokia 9 PureView are negligible while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The bezel above the display carries the Nokia branding, earpiece grille and a 20 MP front facing selfie camera which can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. For rapidly and securely logging into the UI, it has an in display fingerprint sensor which has become the industry standard.

For added protection, both the front and rear panel of the Nokia 9 PureView is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The rear panel of the device carries the Nokia branding, Android One logo and its key highlighting feature, the penta camera setup. The rear camera setup consist of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors.

The Nokia 9 PureView runs on latest Android 9 Pie and the Android One logo at its rear assures the device is guaranteed to receive latest android updates for at least two years. The handset is powered by a generous 3,320 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. In addition to the wired charging it also supports Qi wireless charging. In terms of memory and storage, the device has 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 9 PureView supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and GLONASS.

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All in all, the Nokia 9 PureView is a worthy smartphone and if you are looking for a photography centric device, it may be the considerable choice. Exact price of the device is yet to be uncovered, however, going by European pricing it be priced around the Rs 50,000 mark.

May 29, 2019
Moto One Vision With Punch Hole Display To Launch In India In June

Earlier this month, Motorola Mobility LLC launched its latest smartphone, the Moto One Vision in countries like Brazil, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The key highlighting feature of device is its punch hole display that houses the front facing selfie camera. A tip received to 91Mobiles suggests that the handset will see its India launch in the month of June. To further strengthen the claim, the Moto One Vision had previously gained BIS certification which is mandatory for all devices that are set to launch in the country.

Moto One Vision Features

The Motorola One Vision has a modern design accrediting to the 6.3 inch punch hole display that sits on its front. The display panel has a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px and pixel density of 432 ppi. To safeguard the display against scratches, the Moto One Vision gets Corning Gorilla glass protection (unspecified version). Intriguingly, the smartphone is kitted with the Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured and supplied by Samsung. This is the first time that a handset except for Samsung features an Exynos chipset. The SoC consists of the Mali G72 MP3 GPU and Octa Core CPU which is clocked at 2.2 GHz. In term of memory and storage, the smartphone is offered in a single variant that has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. It also supports memory expansion upto 1 TB via the shared SIM slot.

For photography, the Moto One Vision has a dual rear camera setup which is comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, a 5 MP depth sensor and a Dual LED flash. It also has 25 MP selfie camera which is present in the punch hole in the display. The smartphone is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which supports fast charging upto 15 W. It runs on the latest version of Android 9 Pie which is bundled with Android One certification. The certification assures guaranteed Android updates for at least two years. Connectivity options on the Moto One Vision include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C port. Like most modern mid range and premium smartphones, Motorola’s offering has also done away with the 3.5 mm audio jack. For safely and rapidly logging into to UI, it features a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. It is offered in two colour options which include Bronze gradient and Sapphire gradient.

Moto One Vision Price and Launch Date In India

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The precise launch date of the Moto One Vision is yet to be announced. However, as previously mentioned the device is expected to launch in the month of June in the country. Official price of the smartphone will also be revealed then. Though it is expected to similarly priced as the Thai and Saudi counterpart. Therefore it can priced between the Rs 20,000 and 25,000 price bracket.

May 29, 2019
Unlocking Bootloader On OnePlus 7 Pro Results In Loss Of Widevine L1
After the sensational success of the OnePlus 6T from 2018, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched its latest flagship smartphone in the form of OnePlus 7 Pro. In comparison to its predecessor, the newly launched device has received significant updates some of which include a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with 90 Hz refresh rate and a pop up selfie camera. Accrediting to the said features, the OnePlus 7 Pro has been warmly welcomed by the consumers across the globe. However, within the two short weeks of its announcement, the device has been hit with a couple of stumbling blocks.

Freshly, a member on XDA developers discovered that unlocking the bootloader on the OnePlus 7 Pro will result in loss of Widevine L1 certification. The certification is essential for streaming HD content from applications like Netflix. Therefore, if a OnePlus 7 Pro user unlocks the bootloader on their handset, the device will be limited to streaming online content in 480p resolution.

What Is Bootloader & Why Do You Want To Unlock It?

Bootloader is a piece of code that runs before any operating system is loaded into the system of a computer or smartphone. Each OS has a set of specific bootloader, therefore, in an effort to add custom ROM on a handset, the bootloader needs to be unlocked. OEMs generally tend to ship smartphones with locked bootloaders which ensures tight security. As with unlocked bootloader, users can unknowingly install malicious programs on their device resulting in compromise of software.

The previously mentioned stumbling blocks that the OnePlus 7 Pro has been previously subjected to are as follows:
- Customers experiencing a high pitched noise from the earpiece while receiving phone calls. Though the issue seems to be curbed by turning off the Wi Fi while making calls.
- A reddit user highlighted that the OnePlus 7 Pro’s telephoto lens does not support lossless 3x optical. In fact, the sensor can only offer 2.2x optical zoom while rest of the task is achieved via software.
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Nevertheless, the OnePlus 7 Pro is an excellent smartphone Also issues like the high pitched noise from its earpiece are likely to be patched via OTA software updates.
May 29, 2019