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Nokia 3.2, 4.2 Budget Smartphones Listed On Indian Website, Launch Imminent
Nokia originally launched the Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 budget smartphones at an event in Barcelona, Spain back in the month of February. The handsets promise a stock Android interface with support for software updates for multiple years. It is now expected the company will launch the two aforementioned devices in the Indian market soon, as it has listed both handsets on its official website.

Nokia 3.2

To recall, Nokia 3.2 is the successor of the Nokia 3.1 which was launched last year. It is a budget device featuring a polycarbonate body. The display of the device is a 6.26 inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. It has a pixel density of 269 ppi and features a waterdrop notch on top. For biometrics and easily unlocking the smartphone, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is available on the more premium storage variant of the smartphone

Under the hood, the Nokia 3.2 is kitted with a Snapdragon 429 SoC which is manufactured using the 12nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 504 GPU. In terms of optics, the handset is equipped with a single rear camera which has an f/2.2 equipped 13MP sensor. For selfies, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP sensor is housed in the notch up front. For memory and storage, the device is expected in two variants:
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
- 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (Also features a fingerprint sensor)
Nokia 3.2 is powered by a 4000mAh battery which the company claims can last up to two days on a single charge. A dedicated Google Assistant button is also present on the left side of the device. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified; which states that it will receive Android updates for two years and monthly security updates for three years. While it’s pricing is unknown for the Indian market, it was launched for US$ 139 (around Rs. 9,900) for 2GB + 16GB variant and US$ 169 (around Rs. 12,000) for 3GB + 32GB variant so a similar price is expected.

Nokia 4.2

Nokia 4.2 is another budget offering by Nokia which features in a completely new lineup. It features a glass sandwich design with a polycarbonate frame. The smartphone has a 5.71 inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The display has a pixel density of 270ppi and features a waterdrop notch on top. For biometrics and securely unlocking the device, it has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Nokia 4.2 runs on a Snapdragon 439 SoC which is manufactured using the 12nm fabrication process. It has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the handset has a dual rear camera setup. This consists of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 13MP sensor paired with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, the device has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. For memory and storage, the device will be available in two variants:
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
- 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
Also read: OnePlus 7 Will Have Triple Rear Cameras Confirms Company

Nokia 4.2 is powered by a 3000mAh battery which can be charged using the MicroUSB port on the bottom of the smartphone. Like the Nokia 3.2, it also features the dedicated Google Assistant button and runs on Android 9 Pie Android One edition. While it’s pricing is unknown for the Indian market, it was launched for US$ 169 (Rs. 12,000) for the 2GB + 16GB version and US$ 199 (Rs. 14,200) for the 3GB + 32GB version. Therefore a similar price tag is expected.
April 26, 2019
OnePlus 7 Will Have Triple Rear Cameras Confirms Company

The rapidly flourishing smartphone maker OnePlus is set to launch its latest devices on the 14th of May. Unlike previous launch cycles, the company is expected to launch two smartphone models at the upcoming event. The aforementioned devices will allegedly be called the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. As the name suggests, the latter will be a specced up variant of the former. Details about both the handsets have previously leaked on several instances. One notable feature the upcoming smartphones were reported to have is a triple rear camera setup. A Tweet shared on the official OnePlus account confirms that the anticipated devices will indeed have a triple rear camera setup. Notably, it is not confirmed whether both the smartphones will have this feature or just the ‘Pro’ variant.

https://twitter.com/oneplus/status/1121398453018316802

Need and Composition Of The Triple Camera Setup?

Putting more than two rear cameras on a smartphone has become very popular. Mainly due to the reason that a third sensor can provide added functionalities like optical zoom, ultra wide viewing capabilities, monochrome functionality and even more. Noteworthy, this depends on the type of sensor that the OEMs chooses to implement on their offering.

According to previous leaks and rumours, the triple camera setup on the upcoming OnePlus smartphone will be comprised of a 48 MP primary sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped telephoto sensor with 3x zoom capabilities and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor. Clearly, the telephoto sensor will allow the OnePlus 7 to capture close up shots while keeping distortion at bay. On the other hand, the ultra-wide sensor will enable the smartphone to capture images that have a considerably wide field of view (FOV).

Also Read: iPhone XI Latest CAD Based Renders Affirm Triangular Camera Setup

Pleasantly, we won’t have to wait for long to get the exact features and details of the upcoming OnePlus smartphones as their launch is imminent.

April 26, 2019
iPhone XI Latest CAD Based Renders Affirm Triangular Camera Setup

Rumours surrounding the upcoming iPhone XI have shrouded the device in mystery for quite some time now. Amongst a multitude of leaks, the triple rear camera setup was the most speculated. If and when released, the Apple iPhone XI will be the first smartphone from the company to feature a triple camera module, indicating a clear shift from Apple’s conventional design statement. Latest leaks regarding the iPhone XI showcase a rear camera bump housing three camera sensors placed in a triangular camera arrangement.

Apple iPhone XI Design And Features

The leaks are in line with the previously reported design of the Apple iPhone XI, which hinted a similar camera setup. The complete module consists of three camera sensors, an LED flash and a microphone which may be used for directional voice recording. Apart from the primary camera, one of the other sensors can be an ultrawide sensor, whereas the third could be a telephoto lens. Front renders of the smartphone exhibit a selfie camera which is housed in the iPhone X-style notch. Quite interestingly, the back panel of the device seems to be fabricated with a single sheet of glass.

Additionally, the renders showcase a 5.8 inch AMOLED panel, something which is unchanged from the iPhone XS. Reports state that the smartphone will measure at 143.9 x 71.4 x 7.8 mm. Further insight into the smartphone’s renders reveals that the Mute switch on the left side of the phone has a different design from the preceding iterations. It resembles the mute switch which was previously seen in older iPads. Also, the bottom of the smartphone houses the Lightning port.

Expected Availability

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Apple is expected to release the iPhone XI in the month of September 2019, and the smartphone will go head-to-head against other flagship devices in the market, including the Galaxy S10 and the Huawei P30 Pro. It will be interesting to see how Apple will market it’s first “Triple-Camera Smartphone”. Furthermore, the company is also reported to be working on a foldable device, which may be announced around the same time as the iPhone XI.

April 26, 2019
Lenovo Z6 Pro

Lenovo has added another smartphone to its gaming device lineup, the Z6 Pro. The smartphone was launched on April 23, 2019, and features a glass sandwich design with a gradient rear panel. The device boasts of a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. It runs on the best-in-class 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC, comprising of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The Z6 Pro features a quad-rear camera module and a single 32MP selfie camera sensor. it is available in 4 different variants.

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April 25, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi Y3

Redmi Y3 is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi which was launched on the 24th of April 2019. It is the successor to the last year’s Redmi Y2 and is packed with worthy improvements in terms of both performance and optics. The smartphone features a noteworthy 32 MP selfie camera. The Redmi Y3 also has an all-new design for the Y series with a waterdrop notch on the front and a gradient finish on the back.

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April 25, 2019
Huawei Working On Smartphone With 16MP Pop-Up Camera And 4,000 mAh Battery

Chinese smartphone company Huawei is currently riding high on the success of the P30 Pro, which has one of the best optical systems in a smartphone till date. The company is known for innovating new technologies in their devices time and again. As per sources, Huawei is working on two new smartphones, which are the P Smart Z and P Smart X. Moreover, the P Smart Z will be the first smartphone from Huawei to feature a pop-up camera mechanism for the front camera.

Huawei P Smart Z: Features, Specifications & Availability

Reports state that the Chinese company first filed a trademark for the aforementioned devices in the month of March 2019. The P Smart Z features a large 6.59 inch display with a FullHD+ resolution, which it attains due to the pop-up camera. Just like Chinese competitors Oppo and Vivo, Huawei seems to be following the trend of a notch-less smartphone. Reports further mention that its display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 391 ppi.

Under the hood, the Huawei P Smart Z runs on the 14nm HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, which comprises of an octa-core CPU and the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. It is bundled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, with microSD card support up to 512GB. The P Smart Z packs a huge 4,000 mAh battery. As deduced from the renders of the device, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, Huawei has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack in the P Smart Z.

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In terms of optics, the smartphone features a dual camera system, which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 16MP primary camera and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 2 MP sensor. The pop-up mechanism houses the 16MP (f/2.0) selfie camera. The phone measures at 163.5 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm and weighs at 197 grams. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box, which will supposedly be topped off with EMUI (Huawei’s custom skin). As of now, no official pricing and availability details are available, but sources suggest that the smartphone will be priced somewhere around €210 (roughly INR 16,400) at the time of launch. It will be available in three colour options: Black, Green and Blue.

April 25, 2019
Xiaomi Patents A Smartphone With Protruding Notch

Since the year 2017, smartphone OEMs have tried multiple ways to maximise the screen real estate in their devices. Some innovative outcomes of the project included display notches of various sizes, hole punch displays and manual/mechanical sliders. Xiaomi, a renowned manufacturer has recently filed a patent which shows another unique way of increasing the screen to body ratio. The patent shows a smartphone with a reverse notch which protrudes from the top of the display.

Xiaomi Smartphone With Reverse Notch

The patent was applied by Xiaomi in mid-2018 and was published on the 23rd of April. It shows three different models, which slightly differ from each other in terms of design. Common aspects of all three smartphones include an edge to edge display, a dual selfie camera setup and an earpiece on top of the display. They also have a vertical dual rear camera setup on the back. The notch on top of the display is a unique deisgn choice and has never been implemented on a smartphone before. No physical fingerprint sensor is visible in the design of the device, which suggests the company will opt for an in-display scanner on the handset if it launches.

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There may be many benefits of a reverse notch design on a smartphone over the conventional way of getting more screen real estate. With the cameras and sensors placed above the display, the chances of them cutting into the screen while consuming media are zero. Furthermore, no moving parts suggest the handset with the design can be made water resistant. However, the structural integrity and the ergonomic factor of the design remains to be seen when it is finally announced. Unfortunately, no details about the launch date of a Xiaomi smartphone with a reverse notch is known as of now.

April 25, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Pricing Leaked Before Official Launch
OnePlus has confirmed it will launch the next generation of its flagship smartphones next month. Two devices, alleged to be called the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro will be launched globally on the 14th of May. While the specifications of the smartphones have already been leaked online, their pricing remained unknown. In a fresh tweet by a known tipster, the European prices of the beefed-up variant of the two, the OnePlus 7 Pro have been leaked.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Pricing

OnePlus 6T

The OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to go on sale soon after the aforementioned launch date. According to the leaked pricing, the smartphone will cost the following in the European market.
- 6+128GB: Unknown at the moment
- 8+256GB: € 749/759 (~Rs. 58,400)
- 12+256GB: € 819/829 (~Rs. 64,000)
OnePlus 7 Pro: Specifications

As mentioned above, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be the specced up variant of the regular OnePlus 7. It will have a similar all glass design on the front and rear, complete with a metal chassis to provide reinforcement. According to the source, the smartphone will have a massive 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution 3120 x 1440 px and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Unlike the regular variant, the Pro variant will use an elevating pop-up camera mechanism like the Vivo V15 Pro. For biometrics and securely unlocking the device, it will have an in display fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

The leak claims, like the regular variant, the OnePlus 7 Pro will also run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor; an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor and an f/ 2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor. For selfies, it will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera hidden in the aforementioned pop-up mechanism. Reportedly, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and will be available in the following memory variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
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The leak also states the OnePlus 7 Pro will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charging. The smartphone will also be available in a 5G variant which will support the next generation of mobile connectivity standard. It will be available in three colour variants, namely Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue.
April 25, 2019
Redmi 855 Flagship Smartphone Specifications Leak Online

Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi back in the month of January. While the brand has launched smartphones in the budget and the mid-range segment, it has been long rumoured to announce a flagship device. The details of the handset have been leaked online time and again. Now, a user on Weibo has listed the specifications of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi, reported to be called the Redmi Pro 2.

Redmi 855 Flagship

Redmi Note 7 Pro

The upcoming Redmi 855 smartphone will be the company’s first flagship device since its inception earlier this year. According to previous leaks, it will have an all-glass design on the front and back, like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The handset will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unfortunately, the details about the display design of the smartphone are not known yet. So it remains to be seen if the upcoming device from Redmi uses a hole punch, a waterdrop notch or an elevating mechanism to maximise the screen real estate.

The leak further reveals the flagship smartphone from Redmi will run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Also read: Apple Expected To Unveil Two New AirPods Models In 2019

The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. As the company is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset may be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

April 25, 2019
Apple Expected To Unveil Two New AirPods Models In 2019

Since the AirPods were launched in the latter half of the year 2016, they have been widely regarded as one of the best performing wireless earphones in the market. Although facing some serious competition from the Galaxy Buds and the Jabra Elite True Wireless Earbuds, the AirPods have stood their ground. Beats Audio, a subsidiary of Apple recently released the PowerBeats Pro Truly wireless earphones to compete with the AirPods. In the month of March 2019, Apple also unveiled the upgraded version of the AirPods (with the H1 chip) alongside a wireless charging case. As per reports, Apple will bring two more models of the same into the market by the end of the year 2019.

Apple AirPods

Sources reveal that one of the two aforementioned models will have an entirely revamped design and form-factor, and will be placed at a higher price point than the current AirPods. On the other hand, the second variant will be a lot more similar to already existing AirPods in terms of design and price. Moreover, reports state that the company will soon transition to the SiP (Systematic Investment Plan) design in order to boost assembly yields and cut costs in production.

Expected Features Of New AirPods

The new alleged AirPods are expected to feature noise cancellation. Earlier this month, Momentum True Wireless Earbuds from Sennheiser were launched in India, which featured active noise cancellation. However, they are one of the most expensive True Wireless Earbuds in the market, and reports state that Apple’s new AirPods will be priced a bit lower than the same. The American technology company is planning to work on the mechanical design of the earphones so as to achieve noise cancellation with the forward feedback microphone. Furthermore, Apple is also speculated to incorporate a power-preserving feature, since the addition of a feature like active noise cancellation will consequently lead to higher power consumption.

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The AirPods 2 were unveiled in March and are priced at INR 14,900, whereas the same earphones bundled with the Wireless Charging Case are priced at INR 18,900. At the time of launch, the upcoming AirPods are expected to be priced somewhere around INR 20,000.

April 25, 2019
Verizon Confirms The Galaxy Note 10 Will Support 5G Networks

Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone OEM, released the Galaxy S10 5G at the Galaxy Unpacked event back in February. The device was announced alongside the rest of the Galaxy S10 lineup and the Galaxy Fold. It holds the distinction of being the company’s first smartphone to support 5G, the next generation of mobile networks. It seems like the company is ready for its second smartphone supporting 5G, as a senior executive at Verizon, one of the biggest telecommunications company in the US; has announced the next Galaxy Note, presumably called the Galaxy Note 10 will have support for 5G networks.

What Is 5G?

Galaxy S10 5G

The 5th Generation or 5G for short is the next step in the growth of mobile networks. It is the successor of 4G LTE, whose standards were first introduced back in the year 2008. The next generation of mobile connectivity promises many advantages over its predecessors, including faster uplink/downlink speeds and little to no latency. One more benefit of 5G is the increased number of supported devices at a time, due to increased bandwidth.

Qualcomm X55 5G Modem

Currently, not many smartphones have promised support for 5G, possibly due to the gradual and slow rollout of the technology around the world. Only a handful of devices, like the aforementioned Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 ThinQ and the Huawei Mate X among others support 5G networks. To make room for the modem supporting this mobile connectivity standard, manufacturers have had to remove essential components such as the 3.5mm headphone jack and the microSD card slot from some of the above-mentioned handsets. Noteworthy, 5G networks are notorious for generating more heat than traditional 4G LTE networks. This leads to the installation of various space taking cooling systems inside the smartphones to maintain efficiency and speeds.

Galaxy Note 10

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While the senior Verizon executive has announced the support for 5G networks in the Galaxy Note 10, it is rumoured more than one variant of the smartphone will be launched later this year. While only one of them may support 5G connectivity, key details of all the variants will remain the same. A bigger display than the Galaxy S10+ which is reported to be a 6.6 inch Dynamic AMOLED one will be featured in the next generation of Galaxy Note. Like the former, it may also have an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner inside the display; and run on either the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC or the Exynos 9820 depending on the region it is sold in. Unfortunately, more details about the handset are unknown at the moment. Going by the Samsung’s previous launch records, the company may announce the Galaxy Note 10 late August or early September this year.

April 25, 2019
Everything We Know About The OnePlus 7 And 7 Pro
The hype surrounding the launch of the OnePlus 7 series is at an all-time high, with the company gearing up to launch the highly-awaited smartphones on May 14, 2019. Riding high on the success of the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T, the Chinese technology organization is expected to unveil 3 different variants, which may include the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and a 5G version of the OnePlus 7 Pro.

OnePlus 7

OnePlus6T McLaren Edition

Since the company has not made an official announcement regarding the specifications of the OnePlus 7, most of the information has been derived from leaks. Previous claims reveal it will have a similar design to the OnePlus 6T. As per tipsters, it will feature a 6.4-inch Optic AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution. Like its predecessor, the upcoming smartphone will sport a waterdrop notch and is expected to be equipped with an in display fingerprint scanner for biometric security.

OnePlus 6T

Further leaks suggest the presence of a dual rear camera comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. For selfies, the handset may feature a 16 MP front-facing camera housed in the aforementioned notch on top of the display. Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the upcoming smartphone will be available in the following storage variants.
- 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM
OnePlus 6T

The smartphone is expected to pack a 3700 mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. Exactly like its predecessor, it will probably not have a headphone jack. As mentioned before, the company is also planning to release a “Pro” version of the OnePlus 7, which is covered below.

OnePlus 7 Pro And OnePlus 7 Pro 5G

OnePlus 7 Pro Render

The OnePlus 7 Pro is speculated to be the specced up variant of the regular variant. Featuring a glass-sandwich design, the smartphone will sport a metal chassis. Sources say that the device will have a large 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px. The company is expected to feature a 90Hz refresh rate in the smartphone panel. The highlighting feature of the Pro variant will be the pop-up camera mechanism similar to the one seen in the Vivo V15 Pro. It will also have an in display fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology for security detail.

OnePlus 7 Pro Case Render

The OnePlus 7 Pro will also run on the same 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is one of the most powerful SoCs in the market. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup as opposed to the dual camera setup on the base variant. It will comprise of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor and a thrid f/ 2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor. Furthermore, it will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP pop-up camera. The OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in the following memory variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition

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Sources also suggest that the smartphone will pack a 4000 mAh battery with 30W Warp charging support. The smartphone will also be available in a 5G variant. It is expected to be available in three colour variants, namely Blue, Grey and Brown.
April 24, 2019
This Foldable iPhone Concept Has Us Excited

The year 2019 in technology will be remembered for many things. From the popularisation of the punch hole display to the introduction of ultrasonic fingerprint scanners in the Galaxy S10 series, there has been a lot to this year. But perhaps the most innovative advancement has been the advent of folding smartphones. Samsung, the largest smartphone OEM in the world, released its foldable device, the Galaxy Fold back in February. Even Huawei, the manufacturer holding the second place, has announced its handset that can be folded into half, the Mate X will launch soon. Many other mainstream OEMs like Xiaomi and Oppo have confirmed that they are working on a foldable smartphone.

With all the aforementioned manufacturers announcing a foldable smartphone; it was expected that Apple, a renowned OEM in itself will announce a similar device soon. What the device will look like is anyone’s guess. But in a recently designed render by a reputed media house in collaboration with the Concept Creator, it is imagined how a foldable handset by the company may look like based on previously filed patents. While the actual smartphone, whenever it launches, may be different from what is shown below; the very idea of a foldable handset from a company like Apple has us excited.

Foldable iPhone Concept

The renders designed by Concept Creator give an insight into how Apple may choose to design its folding smartphone. From a first glance, it looks oddly similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold, albeit with a few enhancements to the design. While the concept doesn’t expose all the visual elements of the device, it implies the handset will use a large tablet-like display with an option of folding it into half. It is not clear from the video if this smartphone, called the iPhone Flex will use a secondary outer display like the Galaxy Fold. But unlike the latter, it is devoid of any notches on the inside display. For optics, Apple may opt-in for a vertical triple camera setup as shown in the images.

But, with a similar design like the Galaxy Fold, a question arises if the alleged iPhone Flex will also face display malfunctions like the former. From the looks of the concept, it seems highly unlikely. This is due to the design of the hinge, which features a closed off design, not letting foreign particles like dust get into the device. Another question is if the upcoming iPhone Flex does not feature a secondary display or camera on the outside, if this turns out true, the users won’t be able to take selfies from the smartphone.

Foldable iPhone: What About The Price?

Okay, now let’s get real here. Foldable smartphones are a unique and cool piece of technology, but there is no denying they are known to be priced at a premium. Samsung’s offering costs close to US$ 2,000 (Rs 1,40,000) and the Huawei Mate X is also rumoured to cost around US$ 2,600 (Rs 1,80,000) at the time of launch. And considering Apple products are generally more expensive than the competition, its foldable smartphone may also end up being more expensive than its rivals. However, the company is also known for one more thing. That is perfecting a technology before bringing it to the mass market.

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This might suggest the wait, and the extra money for the technology may very well be worth it. Regarding the launch date of the foldable smartphone from Apple, it is rumoured the company may release one next year. The timing seems right as the technology will have been matured enough for the company to implement it. Maybe the company will not even release a foldable iPhone, or it may take a long time to do so. Whatever may be the case, if the company decides to release a smartphone like the one shown above, colour us excited.

April 24, 2019
Apple To Soon Launch A Paintbrush For iPad, Reveals Patent

Apple first launched the Apple Pencil in the year 2015 alongside the first generation iPad Pro. Doodling and drawing were the main implications of the Apple pencil. It communicated with the iPad using Bluetooth and featured a removable cap that concealed a Lightning connector. As per reports, the company is working on another peripheral which will have similar features to the Apple pencil but will be used for painting on the iPad instead of drawing.

Apple “Paintbrush” Patent Details

The speculated “Apple Paintbrush” was patented recently by the company, and the patent represents the “paintbrush” as a “Stylus with multiple inputs”. As per the patent, the “electronic paintbrush” has multiple flexible contact points. Apple’s patent further stated that all the flexible contacts can flex independently of each other, and a feedback response is generated depending upon the change in bending/flexing of the contact members.

Apple Pencil

Even though the Apple Pencil is very versatile regarding its compatibility with the iPad, the company believes that the paintbrush-style-stylus can incorporate a huge change in the way artists paint on Apple’s iPads. The patent granted to the American multinational technology company states that despite a multitude of advancements in order to render the inputs and data from the Apple Pencil, the stylus has still a lot of hurdles to overcome when it comes to modern art. Introducing flexible multiple contact members to a traditional stylus can fix a majority of the aforementioned issues.

iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil

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Such an electronic stylus may have a lot of possibilities in the hands of artists who regularly use iPads for creating content. Previously, the South Korean company, Samsung also published a patent which showcased a stylus with an inbuilt optical camera, indicating towards the advancements regarding styluses and similar peripherals. However, fans should take the news of the Apple Paintbrush with a grain of salt, as there is no official announcement regarding the launch of such an “electronic paintbrush”.

April 24, 2019
Redmi 7 Unboxing And Hands-On
The Redmi 7 is the latest entrant in the Redmi sub-brand of the known Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi. It was launched alongside the Redmi Y3 in India on the 24th of April and is a budget smartphone from the company. The handset is targeted towards first-time buyers who don’t want to break the bank while purchasing a new smartphone.

What’s In The Box?

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- Redmi 7
- Power Adapter
- USB Cable
- SIM Eject Tool
- User Guide
- Warranty Card
- Clear Soft Case
Design & Display

The Redmi 7 has a polycarbonate body with an attractive “Aura Smoke Design” on the back. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a 6.26-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. It is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect it from scratches and drops. Back of the device has the dual rear cameras placed vertically on the top left corner with the LED flash beneath the module. The rest of the back panel is clean except the fingerprint sensor in the middle and the Redmi branding on the bottom of the handset. The right side of the Redmi 7 houses the volume rockers and the power button while the left side is devoid of any buttons, but has the hybrid SIM card tray. On top of the device is the 3.5mm headphone jack and the IR blaster and the bottom of the handset has the micro USB port.

Processor & Memory

Under the hood, the Redmi 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is manufactured using the 14nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 506 GPU. The CPU consists of eight Kryo 250 cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. In terms of memory, the Redmi 7 is available in two storage variants. While the base model of the smartphone features 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage; Another variant of the device with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard memory is also available. The smartphone also supports memory expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card

Battery & OS

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The Redmi 7 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging via the bottom mounted micro USB port. The smartphone runs on the company’s latest MIUI 10 out of the box which is skinned on top of the current Android 9 Pie OS.

Camera

In terms of optics, the Redmi 7 has a dual rear camera setup comprising of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, an 8 MP camera is housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. The smartphone is capable of recording videos in 1080p resolution at 60fps.

Connectivity and Other Features

Connectivity options on the Redmi 7 include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11, GPS, and a Micro-USB port for charging and data syncing. The device also has a 3.5mm audio jack on the top. For biometrics and securely unlocking the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is present on the smartphone along with support for face unlock technology.

Pricing & Availability

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The Redmi 7 is available at a starting price of Rs 7,999 for the base model with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory. The version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage has been priced at Rs. 8,999. It will be available online starting April 29 on Amazon.in and Mi.com and offline in the official Mi Home stores and certain retail outlets across the country.

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April 24, 2019