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Nokia 3.2 To Soon Launch In India Hints Teaser

Earlier this month Nokia launched its latest smartphone, the Nokia 4.2 in India which is a budget focussed offering. Fresh video teaser shared on the Nokia India’s Twitter account indicates that the company will soon launch another budget-oriented handset, the Nokia 3.2. The teaser boasts of a smartphone with long battery backup which is accompanied by the #ViewMoreDoMore caption. Even though the teaser does not overtly talk about the aforementioned smartphone, the said caption corroborates with the Nokia 3.2 which was unveiled at MWC 2019.

Nokia 3.2 Design and Specifications

Get ready to get caught in the world of endless bingeing. Stay tuned to #ViewMoreDoMore. pic.twitter.com/KBZge8nHRM
— HMD India (@HMDdevicesIN) May 20, 2019

The Nokia 3.2 has a modern design with a high screen to body ratio display on the front which features a waterdrop notch up top. Staple to latest Nokia handsets, it has a rear glass panel that harbours the company branding, fingerprint sensor, camera setup and Android One certification. The certification assures the device will receive the latest Android updates for two year and monthly security updates for 3 years.

Nokia 4.2 (for representation purpose)

The Nokia 3.2 sports a 6.26 inch display on the front which is surrounded with thin bezels on all sides. The display panel has a resolution of 1520 x 720 px and a pixel density of 269 ppi. Under the hood, the device features the Snapdragon 429 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 504 GPU. The international variant was unveiled in two storage variants which include 2 GB + 16 GB and 3 GB + 32 GB. But we will have to wait for the official announcement to establish what storage variants will be offered in India. In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 400 GB via a microSD card.

The Nokia 3.2 is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery and supports 10 W fast charging. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie stock OS which provides for a bloatware free experience. Connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio jack and bottom mounted Micro USB 2.0 port. The rear camera of the Nokia 3.2 has a 13 MP sensor while the front selfie camera has a resolution of 5 MP.

Nokia 3.2 Price and Availability

Also Read: Redmi Note 7 Vs Note 7s Vs Note 7 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

The India specific price of Nokia 3.2 will be revealed at the time of official launch but it is expected to be similarly priced the US variant which costs US 139 (approx Rs 9600). The exact launch of the smartphone is yet to be announced, however, the teaser suggests it will soon launch in the country.

May 20, 2019

Redmi Note 7 Vs Note 7s Vs Note 7 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

On the 28th of February 2019, Xiaomi launched two smartphones in India which include the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The former was originally launched in China in the month of January and it has a notable difference in comparison to the Indian variant. The Indian variant has 12 MP + 2 MP rear camera sensors while its Chinese counterpart has 48 MP + 5 MP resolution sensors. This move faced a lot of criticism from the Indian customers who were left dissatisfied.

In order to make up for the backlash, the company has launched the Redmi Note 7s in India that has the said 48 MP + 5 MP sensors as its Chinese variant. The price of the two variants makes it sit between the Note 7 and the beefed-up Note 7 Pro. This has lead to a perplexing situation for the consumer who wants to get a Redmi device in the 10K to 15K price bracket.

Factually, the three devices have a handful of differences in terms of specifications which further contributes to the confusion. The key differences between the trio include dissimilar storage options, camera sensors, chipset and price. Let’s start with the dissimilarities which will be followed with the heterogeneous features.

Camera & Chipset

Model	Main Rear Camera	Chipset
Redmi Note 7	12 MP, f/2.2; 2 MP	Snapdragon 660 Octa Core Adreno 512
Redmi Note 7s	48 MP, f/1.8 Samsung ISOCELL GM1; 5 MP	Snapdragon 660 Octa Core Adreno 512
Redmi Note 7 Pro	48 MP, f/1.8 Sony IMX586; 5 MP	Snapdragon 675 Octa Core Adreno 612

All three smartphones have a dual rear camera setup but they have entirely different specifications. The Redmi Note 7 features an f/2.2 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 7s features the f/1.8 aperture equipped Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48 MP sensor and a 5 MP secondary. While the Redmi Note 7 Pro features the f/1.8 aperture equipped Sony IMX86 sensors which is also present on the flagship grade devices like the Honor View 20. The secondary sensor on the former has 5 MP resolution which is the same as the Redmi Note 7s. In terms of chipset, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7s feature the Snapdragon 660 SoC while the Redmi Note7 Pro features the 675 SoC which is significantly more powerful than the former.

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Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7s

Price

All three smartphones are available in two storage options for which the prices are listed below:

Model	Variant 1	Variant 2
Redmi Note 7	3 GB + 32 GB= Rs 9,999	4 GB + 64 GB= Rs 11,999
Redmi Note 7s	3 GB + 32 GB= Rs 10,999	4 GB + 64 GB= Rs 12,999
Redmi Note 7 Pro	4 GB + 64 GB= Rs 13,999	6 GB + 128 GB= Rs 16,999

Screen, Battery, Front Camera & Connectivity

Specification	Redmi Note 7,Redmi Note 7s and Redmi Note 7 Pro
Screen	6.3 Inch, IPS LCD 2340 x 1080 px, 409 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery	400 mAh QuickCharge 4.0, 18 W Charging
Front Camera	13 MP
Connectivity	Dual 4G VoLTE 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/c Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0
Ports	3.5 MM Audio Jack USB Type C Reversible Connector
Other Features	Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor P2i Nano Coating

The Redmi Note 7, the Redmi Note 7s and the Redmi Note 7 Pro feature a 6.3 inch LCD display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. The three smartphones are powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which support 18 W fast charging. The smartphones run on the latest Android 9 which is skinned with Xiaomi’s MIUI 10. Connectivity options on the devices include 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio jack and the bottom mounted USB Type C port. The front camera on the trio is also identical which has a resolution of 13 MP.

Verdict

Also Read: Xiaomi To Launch The Redmi K20 Flagship Smartphone On The 28th Of May

If the user has a defined budget and cannot expend more than Rs 12000, both the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7s are worthy options. If the user wants more storage space they can opt for the 4 GB + 64 GB Note 7, while if the focus is on photography, we would suggest the Note 7s. By spending just Rs 1,000 more for Redmi Note 7 Pro the buyer ends up with a better camera and chipset.

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Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7

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May 20, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S11 Codename Leaked Online, Unique Design Expected

World’s most selling smartphone OEM Samsung launched its latest flagships, the Galaxy S10 series back in the month of February. The company is known for refreshing its flagship lineup twice a year, once in the first quarter of the year with the Galaxy S series; and the Note series in the second half. While details about the Note 10 have just started to trickle (1,2,3), a renowned and trustworthy leaker of Samsung products has shared the codename of the purported Samsung Galaxy S11 which is expected to release next year. The handset is allegedly called “Picasso”.

Galaxy S11 Codename

Galaxy S11 R & D code: Picasso pic.twitter.com/AOtMq61Rou
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) May 19, 2019

Like mentioned above, the upcoming Galaxy S11 flagship smartphone from Samsung is claimed to be codenamed “Picasso”. If not known, Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish artist in the 20th century who is known for many sculptures and paintings like Guernica made in the year 1937. While the leak doesn’t mention anything other than the code by which the device is referred to as inside the company’s Research & Development team; it is speculated the name is related to the handset’s design. Samsung already made a big leap in the deisgn department with the Galaxy S10 series. The company implemented the hole punch display and is credited with bringing it to the mainstream market. The upcoming Galaxy S11 may also be a revolutionary step in terms of design.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Also read: Google Releases Data Showing The Importance Of Recovery Phone Numbers

The codename “Picasso” of the Samsung Galaxy S11 seems plausible; because previous leaks of the Galaxy Note 10 revealed it has the codename “Da Vinci”. This is an ode to Leonardo Da Vinci who was an Italian artist best known for his painting “Mona Lisa”. So, the sudden interest of the company in history’s best artists does give a hint that the next Galaxy flagships will be (literally) a work of art.

May 20, 2019
Google Releases Data Showing The Importance Of Recovery Phone Numbers

Most users know how frustrating remembering multiple passwords can be. An increasing number of services these days require users to sign up with their phone numbers and email addresses. Two-factor authentication is a another security feature which is gaining popularity these days. In two-factor authentication, users first need to login with their credentials and then enter the OTP received on their device to securely access their accounts. The latest data released by Google depicts how effective can some of the aforementioned security techniques be.

The year long study on security attacks was presented by the company at a gathering of experts and policy-makers, called the Web conference. Google’s research stated that adding a recovery phone number can block up to 100% of all automated bots, 99% of all bulk phishing attacks and 66% of targeted security attacks. This study was carried out with researchers from New York University and the University of California, San Diego primarily to highlight how basic “account hygiene” can keep accounts safe.

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The American technology giant also highlighted the difference between SMS-based login and on-device prompt-based login techniques. As per Google, an SMS verification code sent to the recovery phone number blocked 100% of all automated bots, 96% of bulk phishing attacks and 76% of targeted attacks. On the other hand, on-device prompts helped in averting 100% of all automated bots, 99% of bulk phishing attacks and 90% of targeted attacks. As deduced, using on-device prompts for logging into accounts is almost 14% more secure than using OTPs for login.

May 20, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 Listed On Flipkart, India Launch Imminent
Asus launched its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6 at an event in Valencia, Spain on the 16th of May. The device boasts of a modern design with unique camera setup. Unfortunately, the company did not announce when the handset will be announced for the Indian market at the time of its announcement. Now, Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce website has listed the ZenFone 6 which insinuates its launch in India is imminent.

Asus ZenFone 6

The Asus ZenFone 6 is the latest flagship offering by the company as mentioned above and will succeed the ZenFone 5Z. It measures 159.1 x 75.44 x 8.4mm and weighs 190g. The smartphone has a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has a 6.4 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen to body ratio of the device stands in at an impressive 92 percent which is achieved by implementing a flip up camera mechanism. Like the Samsung Galaxy A80, the ZenFone 6 has a rotating camera setup which can be used to take pictures from the rear as well as the front. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the ZenFone 6 is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor and a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP Ultra wide angle sensor. As mentioned before, the device uses a flip camera mechanism to click pictures at different angles. For memory and storage, the handset may be launched in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The Asus ZenFone 6 is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. It has a unique Google Assistant button on the top right which can also be configured to open any application based on the user’s choice. In terms of connectivity, the handset supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, 3.5 mm jack and bottom mounted USB Type C port. It is available in two colours, namely Twilight Silver and Midnight Black.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7s With 48 MP Camera Launched In India

The Asus ZenFone 6 is expected to be launched in the following weeks in the Indian market. It will be exclusively available online on Flipkart and offline in select retail stores across the country. While the company has not revealed its Indian pricing yet, it is expected to cost starting at Rs. 40,000 for the variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of onboard memory may cost Rs. 44,000; while buyers may have to shell Rs. 47,000 for the version with 8GB RAM and 256GB Internal storage.
May 20, 2019
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone To Launch In India On 27 May
The highly anticipated Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone is heading towards its India launch, and it brings a host of features to the table. As per previous reports, the device passed its BIS Certification in India on May 7, 2019, indicating that the smartphone may be released in the same month. Latest reports state that the Black Shark 2 is scheduled for an India launch on May 27. Media invites for the same have confirmed the aforementioned launch date.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Specifications, Design & Features

The Black Shark 2 picks up a fair share of design aspects from its predecessor. The smartphone measures 163.61 x 75.01 x 8.77 mm and weighs in at 205 grams. It features a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which is surrounded by thin bezels on all sides. The smartphone’s display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display panel can reach brightness levels of upto 430 nits and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The AMOLED display is pressure sensitive, which can offer a variety of implications while playing games on the device. Biometric security options include an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The right side of the smartphone houses the power button and a “shark slider” which when toggled turns on gaming mode for game-focused performance. The left side of the handset houses the volume rockers. The bottom of the device accommodates the USB Type-C port. Since it is a gaming device, it has a vapour cooling chamber to regulate high temperatures while intensive gaming sessions.

Under the hood, the Black Shark 2 runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging upto 27 W. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE and GPS.

The rear of the Black Shark 2 has a unique design with green coloured decals that run along the sides. The rear panel also houses the brand logo and a dual camera setup, which consists of a 48 MP sensor, 12 MP sensor and an LED Flash. The camera can capture 2160p videos at 30 fps. For selfies, it has a 20 MP front-facing camera which is placed in the bezel above the display. The front camera can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Price, Colours And Storage Options

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7s With 48 MP Camera Launched In India

The Black Shark 2 is available in two colour variants which includes Frozen Silver and Shadow Black. The price for different variants of the smartphone are listed below:
- 6 GB + 128 GB – ¥3199 (~Rs 32,600)
- 8 GB + 128 GB – ¥3499 (~Rs 35,700)
- 12 GB + 256 GB – ¥4199 (~Rs 42,800)
Note that the prices for the smartphone might differ at the time of launch, since the prices mentioned above were roughly translated from its Chinese counterpart’s prices.
May 20, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7s With 48 MP Camera Launched In India
Earlier this year Xiaomi turned the Redmi lineup of smartphones into an independent brand. The first device that the newly separated company launched was the Redmi Note 7 which received rave reviews. The smartphone was later launched in India but with a notable change. Both the Indian and Chinese variants of the Redmi Note 7 have a dual rear camera setup but with essentially different sensors. The rear camera setup of India specific Redmi Note 7 has 12 MP + 2 MP sensors while the China specific variant has 48 MP + 5 MP sensors.

This disparity in the choice of sensors faced a major backlash from the Indian community and has been a thorn in the side of Redmi Note 7. To cheer up the consumers, the company has launched the updated Redmi Note 7s in the country which has identical camera sensors as its Chinese counterpart. Other than updated camera sensors, the rest of the specifications are the same as the original device.

Redmi Note 7s Design And Specifications

The front of the Redmi Note 7s accommodates a 6.3 inch LCD display with a small dot notch up top. The display panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. To safeguard it against scratches, it also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back. The top, left and right side bezels around the display are negligible while the bottom bezel is comparatively thicker.

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The right side of the Redmi Note 7s houses the power button and volume rockers while the left side houses the Dual-Sim slot. The USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer is present on the bottom of the device which is flanked by the loudspeaker and the microphone grille. The top side of the device accommodates the 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR Blaster.

The rear panel of Redmi Note 7s harbours the Redmi branding, the fingerprint sensor and the dual camera setup. The smartphone is available in three colour options which are as follows:
- Sapphire Blue
- Ruby Red
- Onyx Black
The dual rear camera setup of the smartphone is comprised of a 48 MP Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor and a 5 MP secondary depth sensor. The front facing selfie camera of the device uses a 13 MP sensor which is housed in the waterdrop notch above the device. Appreciably, it also has the P2i hydrophobic nano coating which will allow the device to sustain accidental liquid spillages.

The Redmi Note 7s packs the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. Out of the eight CPU cores, four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz for better battery efficiency and four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz for maximum performance. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0. The Quick Charge 4.0 support allows the handset to be charged with 18 watts of maximum power. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and FM Radio. It also has a whole host of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

Redmi Note 7s Price And Availability

Also Read: Xiaomi To Launch The Redmi K20 Flagship Smartphone On The 28th Of May

The Redmi Note 7s will be available for purchase from the 22rd of May on Flipkart.com, Mi.com and Mi offline stores. It is available in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 3 GB + 32 GB- Rs 10,9999
- 4 GB+ 64 GB- Rs 12,999
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May 20, 2019
Xiaomi To Launch The Redmi K20 Flagship Smartphone On The 28th Of May
Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi back in the month of January to exist as an independent brand. It has since then launched several smartphones including the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7 etc. The company previously revealed that it will launch a flagship-grade smartphone which will be called the Redmi K20 soon. Now, it has announced the highly anticipated handset will be launched in China on the 28th of May.

Redmi K20

As mentioned above, the Redmi K20 will be the first flagship smartphone from the company. It is expected to have a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. Previous leaks reveal the device will have a 6.39 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate of the smartphone, a pop-up mechanism housing the front-facing camera is expected. For biometric security, the handset will have an optical in display fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

As it will be a flagship smartphone, the Redmi K20 is expected to be kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. It is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, it is expected to sport a triple rear camera system. This has been leaked to be a triple camera arrangement comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor; combined with an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide sensor; a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 20MP front-facing camera may be housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the handset. For memory and storage, the device is expected to be available in a plethora of options, which are listed below.
- 6GB+64GB
- 6GB+128GB
- 8GB+128GB
- 8GB+256GB
Past leak reveals the Redmi K20 will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast wired charging. The company has confirmed the smartphone will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and support for NFC. In terms of colour options, the device will be available in three colour options namely, Carbon Fiber Black, Glacier Blue and Flame Red.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Huawei Smartphones To Stop Receiving Android Updates As Google Suspends Business Relations With Huawei

The Redmi K20 flagship smartphone will be made official at an event in China on the 28th of May. It is expected to be announced soon after for the Indian market as well with an expected price tag under Rs. 30,000.
May 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Ready To Launch Next Month

The revolutionary Galaxy Fold was first unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked Event in February 2019, and being the first one of its kind in the market, it had a lot riding on its shoulders. After an issue with the smartphone’s display came to light, the company recalled multiple review units and postponed the initial launch date for the same (26 April, 2019). However, as per latest reports, Samsung has overcome the hurdles that it previously faced and will re-launch the device next month.

Reports state that the South Korean company will test out the updated Galaxy Fold models with three US mobile carriers in the month of June. Furthermore, launch date in the same month will be confirmed by Samsung itself in the upcoming days. This will be a relieving piece of news for those who had pre-booked the smartphone and wanted to get their hands on the Galaxy Fold earlier than other consumers.

Issues In The Galaxy Fold

The first reports of the underlying issues with the Galaxy Fold’s display surfaced around 17 April 2019. Thereafter, many noted reviewers had stepped forward and reported that the inner display of the foldable device has stopped working. The major cause for the issue was later found out to the removal of the outer screen protector over the inside display. The South Korean company had bundled instructions along with the device indicating that the removal of the screen protector can lead to malfunction in the display. However, some devices still faced the same issue even without the removal of the screen protector.

Also Read: Full Specifications Of The Huawei P20 Lite (2019) Leak

Reportedly, some reviewers also pointed out the handset’s susceptibility to dust and debris owing to the gap in the hinge at the bottom of the smartphone. To fix the aforementioned issues, Samsung is speculated to introduce a protective plastic coating under the device’s frame, making it really difficult for a regular user to peel it off and cause screen issues. Also, the hinge gap will be reduced in order to make it less vulnerable to foreign material. Hopefully, the company’s attempt at fixing the problems will be fruitful. Noteworthy, even after the re-launch of the Galaxy Fold, it will still be the first foldable smartphone in the market, holding it’s edge over other brands.

May 20, 2019
Huawei Smartphones To Stop Receiving Android Updates As Google Suspends Business Relations With Huawei

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has time and again faced backlash for its ties with the Chinese government. It has been accused of stealing its user’s data and sending it back to the home country for spying purposes. In what could be a major blowback to the company’s imperative business, American technology giant Google has suspended the majority of its business with the company. This insinuates that going forward, Huawei and it’s subsidiary Honor’s devices will not receive Android security updates. They will also lose access to the search engine giant’s popular services such as Maps and YouTube.

What Does This Mean?

For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w/ the recent US government actions: We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device.
— Android (@Android) May 20, 2019

The aforementioned suspension of business will take place between Huawei and Alphabet, the parent company of Google. With this in effect, the existing and future smartphones from the former will stop receiving monthly security updates from Google. These are important for keeping the device up to date and safe from newly discovered malware. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the handsets from the Chinese OEM will also lose access to services like the Google Play, YouTube and Google Maps. Notably, the suspension does not affect the existence of Android on Huawei smartphones. This is because the suspension is not applicable on open source software and as is implied, Android is an open source software. But, the Chinese company will only be able to use the public version of the operating system and not the one made available by Google.

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The suspension of business by Alphabet on Huawei takes place after the United States government added the latter to its trade blacklist. It was added to the aforementioned list on Thursday and it means no American firm can engage in business with the Chinese company until explicitly given permission by the US government. In a post on microblogging website Twitter, the official account of Android has assured existing Huawei users that the suspension does not affect existing devices from the company. Present users of all Huawei and Honor handsets will keep featuring the Play Store and receive app updates via the software.

May 20, 2019
Full Specifications Of The Huawei P20 Lite (2019) Leak
Continuing the practice of labelling new smartphones as updated editions of older models, Huawei will soon launch the Huawei P20 Lite (2019) edition. Before the official announcement of the smartphone, its full specifications and design renders have been revealed by a reliable tipster Roland Quandt.

Huawei P20 Lite Design and Features

In comparison to its predecessor, the upcoming Huawei P20 Lite (2019) has an all new design. It measures 159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm and tips the scale at 178 grams. The device features a 6.4 inch LCD display with a punch hole that houses the 16 MP selfie camera. The bezels around the display are fairly thin which provide the device with a high screen to body ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone packs the Kirin 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Mali G51 GPU.

The right side of the Huawei P20 Lite (2019) is occupied by the volume rocker and the power button while the left side is free from any ports or switches. Moving to the bottom side, it is occupied by the USB type C port, loudspeaker grille and the 3.5 mm audio jack. The rear panel of the device is made out of glass and it harbours company branding, fingerprint sensor and a quad camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 24 MP sensor, an 8 MP sensor and dual 2 MP sensors.

Connectivity options on the upcoming Huawei P20 Lite include Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, NFC and the aforementioned 3.5 mm audio jack and USB type C port. The device is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with EMUI 9.1. The smartphone will be available in three colour options which are as follows:
- Midnight Black
- Crush Blue
- Charming Red
Also Read: Intel Working On A Smartphone With A 360 Degree Camera

Conclusively, the specifications of the device will be verified once it is officially announced by Huawei. Going by the specifications, it will be sub US $ 300 or Rs 20,000 smartphone.
May 18, 2019
A New Google Tool Discovered Which Tracks All Of The User’s Purchases

American technology giant Google has been accused of breaching the internet privacy of users; and collecting their data to serve them advertisements online multiple times in the past. The company has released statements denying the claims but latest reports from a reputed media source reignite the accusations. It alleges the search engine behemoth also tracks the entire purchase history of its users ever since they signed up for Gmail, its email service.

Gmail Purchase History

The report affirms Google has been tracking the purchase history of Gmail users via the confirmation or order receipts when they make a purchase. Notably, this only works if the outlet or place the person has made a purchase from has their email address. The company has clarified in a statement that it has built this tool to help its users easily view and keep track of their purchases, bookings and subscriptions in one place. It claims the information can only be seen by the user and no one else. The information about user’s orders can also be saved in other Google’s services. The aforementioned revelation is expected to be a huge privacy controversy, as the information is not stored locally but instead on the company’s cloud services.

Deleting The Data

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While Google storing your purchase data on its servers might sound like a grim situation, luckily, there is a way to delete the information. Users can go to this page and check their purchase histories. To delete the data, users need to click on the order details and select the option on the bottom of the page. Unfortunately, deleting the details is only possible if the original email containing the receipt or order detail is deleted, which might be inconvenient for some users.

May 18, 2019
Intel Working On A Smartphone With A 360 Degree Camera

American technology giant Intel is known for its desktop processors and computer components. Now, fresh leaks suggest the company may be working on a unique smartphone which it may introduce soon. According to reports, Intel applied for two patents in the year 2016 for a smartphone design with a 360 Degree Camera system. This was later published on the official website of the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) on the 14th of May.

Intel Smartphone With 360 Degree Camera

The patents reveal two smartphone designs, with both of them showing a near bezel-less smartphone; with some minor differences in design. The first one has a full screen without any borders. A flexible display seems to be on use in the device on the front and back which extends all the way to its sides. The standout feature of the image is the placement of the cameras. The displays on both sides have an off centre placed camera which is a lot like the one found in the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones. The significance of the number 360 written on the back is expected to be related to the capabilities of the setup. Reports claim the handset will utilise both cameras to capture images and video in 360 degrees.

Also read: PUBG Mobile Season 7 Released, New Weapon, Skin Among Other Features Added

More images from Intel’s patent reveal a similarly designed smartphone with components placed differently. In one image, a device with a single rear camera in the centre and two cameras, placed on the left and right respectively is visible. The handset in question here may also utilise the 360-degree camera technology as the one showcased earlier, as it also has a similar text on the back. The patents imply the company is working on a smartphone with a similar design. Unfortunately, it is not known when it will be launched or if Intel will end up selling this. This could also simply be a concept design, and proof of concept from Intel.

May 18, 2019
Oppo Patents Smartphone With Rotating Selfie Camera

With the intention of providing a full-screen experience to users, smartphone brands are incorporating different styles of front cameras in their devices. For instance, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a pop-up camera, whereas the Samsung Galaxy A80 has an innovative rotting camera setup. Following a similar trend, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo seems to be working on a smartphone with a rotating camera module.

About The Patent

After the launch of the Oppo Reno with the unique shark-fin design, the company has been granted a patent which depicts a smartphone with a rotating camera system. The patent was filed by Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications in the end of the year 2018 with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). The design was titled as a “Mobile Terminal” and was published on May 16, 2019. As mentioned previously, the patent exhibits a camera module design that can rotate 180 degrees around a pivotal axis.

The complete camera system consists of a total of 3 cameras, with two cameras placed together on one side and a single camera on the other side. Both the sides accommodate an LED flash. As per the patent, both the dual camera and single camera system can act as a selfie camera as well as the primary rear camera module. However, the patent provides no information regarding the fact whether both the cameras can be utilized simultaneously or not.

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The camera system extends upwards via a 180 degree rotation. This will be possible with the help of a motor, although manual operation may be included as a feature as well. Similar to the ASUS Zenfone 6, the camera module can be held midway so as to capture the images from the desired angle. This feature can be used to shoot panoramic images as well. Since a variety of smartphones with similar design statements are expected to launch in the near-future, Oppo may follow suit as well.

May 18, 2019
Xiaomi Will Soon Launch An Ultrabook Laptop Called The RedmiBook 14
Xiaomi has never confined itself in terms of the number of products it offers. It has an ever-expanding portfolio of products ranging from consumer electronics to clothing to even electric scooters. A fresh report claims that the company will soon launch an ultraportable laptop which will carry the RedmiBook 14 moniker. To further strengthen the claims, the specification sheet of the laptop has also been leaked.

RedmiBook 14 Features and Design

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Even though the source lacks real-life images of the RedmiBook 14, it reports the upcoming device will have a silver metal body that measures 309.6 mm x 210.9 mm x 14.8 mm and weighs 1.3 Kg. As the name suggests, it will sport a 14-inch display that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px. Under the hood, it will pack an 8th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU which has dual cores and four threads.

The RedmiBook 14 will run on the Windows 10 64 bit operating system. In terms of memory and storage, it will be available in two storage variants which are as follows:
- 4 GB DDR4 RAM + 128 GB SSD
- 8 GB DDR4 RAM + 256 GB SSD
The upcoming device also has a MicroSDHC card reader which can either be used for increasing the inbuilt storage or transferring data. For easy operability, it will have a full size island-style backlit keyboard with numeric keypad. An island style keyboard has isolated keys that decreases the chances of mistyping. Like most modern smartphones, it will also have a fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device.

RedmiBook 14 Price And Launch

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Xiaomi is yet to reveal the official launch date of the RedmiBook 14. However, the source claims it will be released in the month of July later this year. The precise price of the ultraportable laptop will be revealed at the time of the official launch. Though coming from the house of Redmi it will be priced aggressively.
May 18, 2019