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Apple Told To Pay Qualcomm Over $31 Million In Patent Infringement Case
In the follow up of a heated lawsuit between the noted chipmaker Qualcomm and prominent electronics company Apple, the latest ruling by the San Diego court has found Apple guilty. The company was told to pay a fine of over US$ 31 million to Qualcomm. The amount roughly breaks down to US$ 1.40 per iPhone sold by the company. Notably, it is the exact amount the lawsuit was filed for by the chipmaker. Apple was found by the court to have infringed three patents held by Qualcomm. It was sued back in the year 2017 citing that the company had violated patents related to assisting mobile phones getting a better life.

What Are The Patents?

The lawsuit filed by Qualcomm cited that Apple had violated at least three patents. The damages that it asked for applied to iPhones sold July 2017 onwards, which were kitted with Intel chips. Later in the year 2017, Apple replaced Qualcomm with Intel as its exclusive components supplier. As per reports, in the year 2016, Apple was also using Intel modems in some iPhone variants instead of Qualcomm modems. The devices included the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The patents relate to the following functions on mobile devices.
- Allowing phones to connect to the internet instantly after being switched on
- The efficiency of the smartphone’s battery and its relation with graphics processing
- A traffic management function enabling faster data downloads
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Interestingly, the past ruling by a German court banned the sales of Apple’s older iPhone models because of a similar patent infringement case. The company then swapped out the Intel’s modem that it had been lately using for the ones manufactured by Qualcomm. This leads the company to be allowed to continue the sales of the said devices. Notably, the biggest lawsuit between the companies will be settled in April 2019, in which Apple has accused Qualcomm of indulging in anti-trust practices and illegally withholding US$ 1 Billion worth of rebates from Apple.
March 16, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Android Go Smartphone Leaked

Samsung has employed a shift in its strategy over the past few months. In an attempt to compete with the ever improving hold of Chinese smartphone OEMs in developing markers; it has launched devices offering competitive specifications at lucrative prices. The recent examples of this change are the newly launched Galaxy M and Galaxy A lineup of smartphones. In a gambit to capture the budget market, the company is planning to launch an Android Go certified device. This handset, alleged to be called the Galaxy A2 Core, has leaked in images on Twitter by a famous tipster.

Galaxy A2 Core: Design

The Galaxy A2 Core will be the next smartphone from the company to be certified under the Android Go program. This allows devices with less than or equal to 1GB of RAM to function better because of a lightweight software. The leaked image reveals the looks of the device in its entirety. The front of the handset has the display surrounded by significant bezels and the Samsung branding on the bottom. There is an earpiece on top, accompanied by the front-facing camera on the left and the proximity sensor on the right. The right side of the device houses the volume rockers and underneath them is the power button to lock/unlock the device. The left is expected to have the SIM card tray and the bottom of the device has the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The back of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core has a single rear camera setup with an LED flash. The main loudspeaker is present below the camera module and in the centre, there is the company’s branding. There is no physical fingerprint scanner in sight, so the smartphone may rely on face unlock technology; along with traditional unlocking methods like numerical pins, patterns and passwords.

Galaxy A2 Core: Specifications

While the leak doesn’t mention any specifications of the device, a recent listing on CPU benchmarking website Geekbench revealed key specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core. According to the listing, the model number of the aforementioned smartphone will be SM-A260F which falls in line to previous reports of the device. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box and may feature Samsung’s Experience UI on top.

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core runs on the 14nm Exynos 7870 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Mali-T830 MP1 GPU. The CPU has a base frequency of 1.59GHz which gives it a single-core score of 716 and multi-core score of 2446 on Geekbench. Galaxy A2 Core will have 1GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage.

Pricing & Availability

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The leaked images and Geekbench listing suggests the launch of Galaxy A2 Core is imminent. Unfortunately, no details about the pricing of the device are known as of now; but given Samsung’s aggressive stance on pricing lately, it may be launched at a price of Rs. 5,999.

March 16, 2019
More Sources Claim That 2019 iPhones Will Have Triple Cameras

Days after the launch of the latest iPhone XS & XS Max, reports started surfacing that their successors will have a considerably different design and features. Notable leakster, OnLeaks has previously shared renders of the 2019 iPhone models that reveal a smartphone with triple rear cameras. The revelations were intriguing as Apple has desisted itself from following market trends and an unusual number of cameras on a smartphone is currently at its peak.

The renders revealed that the triple camera setup of the upcoming iPhone is housed in a square-shaped module which also accommodates an LED flash. A few days after the arrival of the render, Bloomberg also published a detailed report that supports the claim of an iPhone with triple cameras. As of now, Apple has maintained a silence on the aforementioned leaks and claims. A piece of freshly shared news from a trustworthy Japanese blog, Macotakara reassures that the possibility of a 2019 iPhone with triple rear cameras is quite high.

Macotakara states that Chinese suppliers have confirmed that an iPhone with triple cameras is in the works. It is noteworthy that such suppliers are an integral part of the production of iPhone models and information shared by them has a high tendency to turn into reality.

What Could The Third Camera Be Used For?

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The alleged third camera on the upcoming iPhones is likely to be a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor. This sensor allows in capturing depth information around the subject in the frame of the camera which produces lifelike three-dimensional pictures and videos.

Sony, one of the world’s largest supplier of camera sensors for smartphones, previously declared that it will bump up the production of its 3D TOF sensors which is due to the anticipated boom in demand of these sensors. Executives from Sony explicitly stated that Apple is in talks with them for the supply of a 3D sensor. The collection of all the leaks and reports suggest that the 2019 iPhone will indeed have triple rear cameras.

However, we will have to wait patiently as the next iPhones are due to be released in the month of September this year.

March 16, 2019
Google Pixel 4 XL Renders Reveal A Smartphone With Punch Hole Selfie Camera

In order to accommodate a large size screen on a mobile device, OEMs have begun to minimise the bezels surrounding the display. Although static bezels that don’t serve a purpose can be shrunken, the need to house the front-facing facing selfie camera persists. Consequently, companies including Samsung and Huawei have launched smartphones (1,2)with a punch hole in the display. This feature has allowed manufacturers to significantly boost the screen to body ratio of these smartphones. Google, the developer of Android who also markets a lineup of smartphones under the Pixel brand is reportedly working on a smartphone with dual punch hole selfie cameras. According to the source, the aforementioned smartphone is the Pixel 4 XL which will succeed the Pixel 3 XL from the last year.

Is It The Pixel 4XL Or Not?

The Google Pixel 3 XL was launched along with the Pixel 3 in the month of November last year. Even though both devices are from the same generation, they have significantly disparate front fascia. The Pixel 3 XL has a symmetrical design with prominent bezels on top and bottom of the display while the elder Pixel 3 XL has a wide notch above the display. The wide notch on the top of the Pixel 3 XL was not well received due to its asymmetrical design and highly obstructive nature. Therefore, Google might rethink the design language of its future flagship smartphone and the leaked image of the Pixel 4 XL has a high probability of turning into a reality.

Features Of The Leaked Pixel 4 XL

If the alleged images of the Pixel 4 XL are to be considered accurate, it will be a significantly upgraded device in comparison to its predecessor. As mentioned before, the alleged Pixel 4 XL has dual punch hole selfie cameras which are reminiscent of the newly launched Galaxy S10+. Also, the render does not exhibit a rear mounted fingerprint sensor, therefore, the upcoming device might have an on display fingerprint sensor.

Google Pixel 3 XL

Surprisingly, the renders reveal that the Pixel 4 XL also has dual rear cameras. As of now, Google has only marketed Pixel smartphones with a single rear camera which are highly appreciated for their camera prowess. Consequently, the camera capabilities of a Pixel smartphone with dual rear sensors is expected to be groundbreaking.

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Google has not made any comments about the accuracy of the leak. Hence, we will have to wait patiently till the company spreads some light on the existence and launch date of the Pixel 4 XL.

March 15, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro Leaked In Sunrise Red Colour, Full Details Revealed
Huawei will launch its next generation of flagship smartphones, the P30 and the P30 Pro at an event in Paris on March 26. From all the confirmations by the company and the leaks on the side, it is confirmed that the devices will have a focus on photography. A fresh leak has surfaced which reveals that the Huawei P30 Pro will also be available in an all-new Sunrise Red colour which is a company first.

Huawei P30 Pro Specifications

Key specifications of Huawei P30 Pro have also been leaked before the official unveiling. In terms of design, it will have a similar appearance to the last year’s P20 Pro; but instead of a wide notch in the latter, the former will have a waterdrop style notch. The smartphone will have a 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px. Like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the display edges will be tapered to the side. For biometrics and security, the device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

A recent leak of the Huawei P30 Pro’s benchmark scores reveals it will run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G76-MP10 GPU. The highlight of the smartphone will be its optics, especially the quad rear camera setup. It will be comprised of a 40MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide sensor and a third camera with 10x lossless zoom. The third camera sensor will use a periscope style system to give the handset its zooming capabilities. The fourth camera uses a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor which is employed for clicking images with 3D and depth functionalities. The smartphone will be available in the following storage variants.
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM
According to reports, the Huawei P30 Pro will be powered by a 4200mAh battery with a whopping 44W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, which the company introduced with the Mate 20 Pro. The handset will be available in four colours, namely Black, Ice White, Twilight, and the recently leaked Sunrise Red.

Pricing and Availability

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The Huawei P30 Pro will be launched alongside the P30 and the P30 Lite in an event in Paris on March 26. It will be available for sale in Europe and China soon after the unveiling, with an India launch to follow soon. Unfortunately, the pricing of the device is not confirmed yet. But reports claim that it will be priced similarly to the Mate 20 Pro, meaning a price tag of US$ 1000 (Rs. 70,000) is expected.
March 15, 2019
Apple To Phase Out iPhone 6, 6 Plus In India, Also Rethinking Market Strategy

In an effort to strengthen its premium positioning in the Indian smartphone market, Apple has planned to halt the retail of older devices like the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. This may lead to a higher entry price barrier for other devices. The company is trying to shape the perception of Indian smartphone consumers towards Apple as a sumptuous brand.

The Company’s Market Strategy

As mentioned before, it has been confirmed that Apple is phasing out the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, leading to an increase in the entry price barrier for Apple devices. Consequently, Apple’s entry level smartphones will now be the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, which are already retailing at a higher price point compared to the previous entry level models, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus respectively. The American technology organization claims that even after reducing the selling prices of some smartphone models in the country, the market response is not up to its expectations. This is reflecting on the fact that Apple has a lower percentage of shares in the Indian smartphone market as compared to other countries, where Apple is the leader of market shares.

Talking about the Apple stores, the American Multinational company also plans to adopt newer strategies to improve its marketing statistics. The company will pay more attention to particular stores in a given area that have a higher chance of maximising sales. Accordingly, the company would allocate more sales executives to those outlets, consequently resulting in a sales performance boost. Also, the company wants to spread its footing via bigger stores that are more capable of increasing sales as a whole.

Partnerships

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Apple is also putting an end to its distribution partnership with RP Tech for iPhones. Starting April, the company will focus on improving its partnership with Redington and Ingram Micro, both of which are reputed IT product distributors. Noteworthy, Apple has already terminated its relationship with HCL Infosystems and Brightstar as of the year 2018. Furthermore, Ashish Chowdhary (ex-Nokia Global Leadership Team Member) took charge of Apple’s India Operations in January and reportedly has been touring the market in order to strengthen trade relationships.

March 15, 2019

Tesla Launches The Model Y Electric SUV

After much hype and speculation, reputed electric carmaker Tesla has launched the Model Y, its newest electric Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the 14th of March. It is the fifth car ever launched from the company and is only the second mass-market electric vehicle by the company since it was founded in the year 2003. The first one being the Tesla Model 3 which was introduced in the year 2017. Tesla Model Y was launched at the company’s design studio in Los Angeles, USA.

Tesla Model Y: Design & Safety

The Tesla Model Y is the second SUV from the company, the first one, Tesla Model X was launched in the year 2015. The car shares many of its characteristics with the Model 3, which is the company’s most affordable car yet. Although the Tesla Model Y has the same design language as the Model 3, the cargo space has gone up from 15 cubic feet in the latter to a whopping 66 cubic feet in the latest SUV. The company promises a low centre of gravity, rigid body structure and large crumple zones which will protect the driver in case of accidents. Seating options have gone up from 5 in the Model 3 to 7 in the Model Y if the buyers choose to install a third seating row.

Tesla Model Y: Performance & Driving

While the two base models of the Tesla Model Y are rear wheel drive, there is an optional All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Dual motors in the more premium models. These motors provide the car with a digitally controlled torque to the front and rear wheels. Like other vehicles in the company’s portfolio, the Model Y has the Autopilot feature which allows for a partially autonomous driving experience. The car has a total of 12 ultrasonic sensors and cameras around the sides which, according to the company will detect nearby cars, prevent potential collisions and assist with parking.

Tesla Model Y: Interiors & Pricing

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The interiors of the Tesla Model Y resemble the one found in Model 3, with a minimalistic theme and an all-glass roof. There is a 15-inch touchscreen which doubles as the central console of the car. Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates for the car are also displayed and installed from the touchscreen console. Tesla will soon begin the production of the Model Y and its deliveries will commence in the year 2020. The company has announced a total of four variants which along with their acceleration, top speed and price are mentioned below.

Model	Standard Range	Long Range	Dual Motor AWD	Performance
Range	230 miles (370 km)	300 miles (482 km)	280 miles (450 km)	280 miles (450 km)
Top Speed	120 mph (193 kmph)	130 mph (209 kmph)	130 mph (209 kmph)	150 mph (241 kmph)
0-60 mph (0-100 kmph)	5.9 seconds	5.5 seconds	4.8 seconds	3.5 seconds
Price	US$ 39,000 (Rs. 27,00,262)	US$ 47,000 (Rs. 32,54,162 )	US$ 51,000 (Rs. 35,31,112)	US$ 60,000 (Rs. 41,54,250)
Deliveries	Spring 2021	Fall 2020	Fall 2020	Fall 2020

March 15, 2019

Xiaomi POCO F1 Lite Spotted On Geekbench With 4GB Of RAM

Xiaomi launched the POCO F1 in the month of August last year. The budget flagship smartphone was well received because of its top of the line specifications and an affordable price. Fresh leaks have revealed that the company may be planning to launch a specced down version of the device. Geekbench listing of an unreleased smartphone, the Xiaomi POCO F1 Lite has leaked which confirms most of its specifications.

Hmm I'm not aware of a Lite…
— Alvin T (@atytse) March 15, 2019

Even though the Head of Pocophone Global, Alvin Tse replied to iGyaan’s tweet saying that he is not aware of a Lite version, evidence suggests otherwise, as the Geekbench listing explicitly lists the name of the device as the POCO F1 Lite.

Xiaomi POCO F1 Lite

The POCO F1 Lite will be the next smartphone from the sub-brand of Xiaomi. While the specifications of the device have been leaked, there is no information about its physical appearance. However, it is expected to feature a similar design language to its elder sibling, which has a polycarbonate body and a wide notch on top of the display. The listing reveals that the smartphone will have a Snapdragon 660 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 512 GPU. Interestingly, the same processor can be found on the company’s newly launched Redmi Note 7. The POCO F1 Lite has been mentioned to have 4GB of RAM, but there may be a variant with a higher RAM capacity as well.

The listing claims the CPU of the POCO F1 Lite has a clock speed of 1.61GHz which is lower than the Redmi Note 7’s base clock speed of 1.8GHz. Therefore, the underclocked speed is assumed to result in lower performance than the latter. Also, Xiaomi can tune the clock speed of the Poco F1 Lite before its official launch. This smartphone registers a single core score of 1619 and a multi-core score of 5138 on the same platform.

Notably, another smartphone from Xiaomi has also been leaked on Geekbench. Codenamed the Xiaomi Uranus, it features similar specifications to the leaked POCO F1 Lite. It may be possible that this is the same device which will be released under a different name in certain markets across the world.

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The pricing and availability of the POCO F1 Lite are not known yet, but the Geekbench listing suggests its launch is imminent. Xiaomi is known to price its smartphones aggressively, so the smartphone may be priced under Rs. 10,000 in India.

March 15, 2019
Budget Oriented Redmi Go To Launch In India On March 19
Xiaomi has sent out invites for the launch of its next budget oriented smartphone, the Redmi Go. The device will launch on the 19th of March and will be the first Android Go smartphone from the company. The smartphones under the Android Go initiative generally have low-end hardware and a skimmed down variant of the Android operating system which provides an optimised performance. As the device has previously been unveiled in the Philipinne all of its specifications are well known.

Xiaomi Redmi Go

The Redmi Go will have a similar design language to the Redmi 5A which was launched back in the year 2017. The Redmi Go has a polycarbonate body with significant bezels on the front. It measures 40.4 x 70.1 x 8.35mm and weighs 137g. It has a 5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. The display has a pixel density of 296 ppi and a maximum brightness of 380 nits. For biometrics and security, the Redmi Go relies on Face Unlock technology as it lacks a physical fingerprint scanner. In addition to facial unlocking, it also supports the traditional on-screen locking options.

Under the hood, the Redmi Go packs the Snapdragon 425 SoC which is manufactured using the 28nm fabrication process. The chipset has a Quad-core CPU and Adreno 308 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has an 8MP primary camera at the back with an aperture of f/2.0. For selfies, there is a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture on the front. For memory and storage, the Redmi Go will be available in the following variants.
- 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM
- 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM
The Redmi Go is powered by a 3000mAh battery with support for 5W charging. The smartphone ships with Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box. There is a Hybrid SIM card slot on the device with support for microSD expansion of up to 256GB as well.

Pricing & Availability

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The Xiaomi Redmi Go will be launched in India on March 19. Unfortunately, there is no information about the price of the device as of now. However, it is expected to be priced at Rs 3,499 for the base variant and 3,999 for the version with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
March 15, 2019
Samsung Is Developing A Smartphone With An Invisible Punch Hole Camera

Korean electronics Giant, Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones last month which are packed with top tier specifications. Out of all the remarkable features, one evident feature that stands out is the punch hole selfie camera. This feature has allowed Samsung to manufacture smartphones that have a considerably high screen-to-body ratio. As of now, Samsung has only released a handful of smartphones with a punch hole camera, a fresh report claims that the company wants to push the boundaries of this technology even further. According to a senior Samsung executive, the company is working towards developing a smartphone with an invisible punch hole camera.

In simple words, the smartphones with this type of display will have a punch hole camera which would stay concealed during regular usage. The light pixels on the display in front of the camera will have a clear back. Given that the user turns on the selfie camera on the smartphone with this type of display, the pixels in the concerned area will turn off. Due to the transparent back of the pixels, the camera underneath them will function as a regular punch hole camera which can unobstructedly capture videos and images.

In addition to the display with a hidden selfie camera, Samsung is also working on another praiseworthy technology for displays of future smartphones. The company is developing displays which will have an inbuilt speaker eliminating the need for an additional earpiece. This technology has already been seen on the LG G8 ThinQ which was launched at the MWC 2019. Such a display would have a piezoelectric sensor mounted underneath with whose help the entire display will function as an earpiece.

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Although Samsung has not announced a date for the launch of a device with the aforementioned technologies, it is reported to make its way into the market within the next 1-2 years.

March 15, 2019
NVIDIA GTX 1660 With 6GB GDDR5 VRAM Launched In India

NVIDIA has launched the Turing-based GTX 1660 Graphics card in India. First announced in February 2019, the GPU chip has 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM and is a step up from the GTX 1060 GPU chip, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The 1660 series is targeted towards the mid-range GPU sector and will compete against graphics cards like AMD’s RX 580.

GTX 1660 Features

As mentioned before, the GTX 1660 is based on the 12th Generation Turning Architecture. The company claims that 1660’s architecture is much more power efficient than the standard Pascal architecture. The GPU chip requires 120 watts of power to operate optimally, which means that users with Generation 800 and 900 NVIDIA cards can upgrade to the GTX 1660 without upgrading their power supply unit. Taking increased power efficiency into consideration, NVIDIA claims that the GPU delivers the best performance per watt in its class.

The GPU chip features a total of 1,408 Cuda cores with a base clock speed of 1.5 GHz and a boost clock speed of up to 1.8 GHz. NVIDIA claims that at 1080p, the chip is 35% faster than the Pascal-based GTX 1060 3GB and almost 130% faster than Maxwell-based GTX 960. The GPU packs 6 GB of GDDR5 memory with a transfer rate of up to 8 Gbps. Furthermore, NVIDIA states that the GTX 1660 is “built for streamers”, since it is optimized for Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), which is the most popular streaming software globally.

With built-in NVIDIA Ansel, the 1660 enables users to capture high quality images in-game or create 360-degree photospheres of the same. Using NVIDIA Freestyle, gamers can use post-processing to customize the way their games look.

Price And Availability

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The GTX 1660 is expected to be available for purchase soon in India, however, no exact date has been stated by the company. The GTX 1660 GPU will retail Rs. 21,500 onwards.

March 14, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70 Passes Bluetooth Certification, Launch Imminent
Samsung announced the latest entrant in the Galaxy A series, the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 on February 28 in India. There were reports about a possible Galaxy A40, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A90 in the works for some time too. Another upcoming device claimed to be the Galaxy A70 has passed Bluetooth certification. This suggests that the launch of the device is imminent.

Samsung Galaxy A70 Specifications

The Bluetooth Special Interests Group (SIG) has certified two variants of the Galaxy A70: SM-A705FN and SM-A705GM. This confirms the smartphone will have support for the latest Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity on board. Unfortunately, the listing does not mention any key specifications of the device.

Like the current smartphones in the Samsung Galaxy A series, the Galaxy A70 is also expected to retain the same design language. It may have the ‘Glasstic’ gradient design on the back. The leaks suggest that the device will have a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with minimal bezels and an Infinity-U notch on top of it. Like the Galaxy A50, it will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and will also support face unlock technology.

Previous reports cited that the Galaxy A70 will run on the Snapdragon 675 SoC which is manufactured using 11nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. Unfortunately, no leaks regarding the optics of the smartphone have surfaced online. But like the Galaxy A50, it may have a triple rear camera setup and a single selfie camera housed in the Infinity-U notch. For memory and storage, the Galaxy A70 may be available in the following variants:
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
Pricing and Availability

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While there is no official confirmation on the launch date of the Galaxy A70, the Bluetooth certification suggests that it may launch in the following weeks. Reports also suggest that it may launch for Rs 29,990 for the base variant and Rs 32,990 for the version with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
March 14, 2019
Samsung Launches New 12GB RAM Modules For Future Smartphones

Samsung Electronics has announced today that it has begun the mass production of the highest capacity of mobile Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) currently available. It is the first 12GB Low-Power Double Data Rate 4X (LPDDR4X) RAM which is made for future smartphones. According to the company, the new product will enable users to take full advantage of all the features that are expected to arrive in the next generation of smartphones.

Samsung 12GB LPDDR4X Mobile DRAM

With the new 12GB LPDDR4X mobile DRAM module from Samsung, the company aims to maximize the potential of devices that feature more than five cameras. It will also help with the ever-increasing display sizes on devices and will boost Artificial Intelligence and 5G capabilities in smartphones. More RAM, in general, signifies better multitasking and faster operations in the device’s UI. Samsung claims an industry leading 1.1 millimetres thickness of the DRAM module, which may lead to slimmer smart devices featuring the technology.

The new 12GB LPDDR4X mobile DRAM module is manufactured using a 10nm fabrication process. According to Samsung, this is achieved by combining six 16-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR4X chips based on the second generation 10nm process into a single package. This new module is thus capable of data transfer rates of up to 34.1GB per second. It also claims that the new technology reduces power consumption, making smartphone batteries last even longer.

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Notably, the only products in Samsung’s current lineup with 12GB of RAM are the Galaxy S10+ Ceramic Edition and the Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone. However, both the devices use a different technology than the aforementioned one. The mobile DRAMs inside them is manufactured using a 20nm architecture, instead of a 10nm one found in the latest generation. The new 12GB RAM standard, along with the recently announced 512GB UFS 3.0 storage will be seen in devices starting next year.

March 14, 2019
Huawei Patents Smartphone With Second Display And Periscopic Camera

Huawei is known for incorporating the latest innovations with each iteration of its smartphones, seeing how the Chinese manufacturer has launched some really popular devices over the last couple of years. The company has announced that it will unveil the highly anticipated P30 series of smartphones on the 26th of March 2019. Huawei has been teasing an extraordinary feature of the P30’s camera, called lossless zoom. It will enable users to zoom up to 10x without any loss in image quality. On March 13, a design patent was granted to the company, which indicates that it is working on a device with two displays and a similar aforementioned camera.

About The Patent

The freshly granted patent reveals that Huawei’s new device will sport a periscopic camera lens as well as dual displaya. The smartphone from the patent will most likely succeed the Huawei Mate 20 series. The design patent was filed on November 28 2018, by a law firm based in Germany on the behalf of Huawei Technologies. The patent was published on February 28, 2019, by both the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).

Design And Features

The most unique feature of this patent is evidently the second smaller display that is placed on the rear. Placed directly below the camera, the “almost square” screen will supposedly be used to take improved selfies in portrait mode, thanks to the advanced camera module of the device. Moreover, the user will be able to use the device even while it’s upside down. A similar screen setup was previously seen in the Vivo Nex, which was launched in the year 2018. The Nex was also equipped with a second screen which covered the back of the smartphone

The Huawei smartphone will be equipped with a horizontal triple camera setup at the back, unlike the vertical camera setup in the upcoming P30. A square shaped lens in the setup suggests that the company will use a similar periscopic camera system which will also be present in the upcoming P30 series. Also, the patent indicates an LED flash and built-in laser autofocus on the device.

The patent shows that the Huawei device also houses a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor in the front notch for face recognition. Noteworthy, the Vivo Nex was launched without a front camera or sensor so as to implement a full-screen design. Furthermore, the patent also shows a 3.5 mm headphone jack placed at the bottom of the device, placed right next to the USB Type-C port and the loudspeaker grille. The left side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the lock/power button, along with another button that may be used to hot-switch between the two screens. The right side, on the other hand, houses the SIM card tray.

Availability

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Huawei will probably launch the speculated Mate 30 series in the second half of the year 2019. The device is expected to be a strong contender in the premium flagship segment, considering the fact that the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro received rave reviews globally. The EUIPO patent can be viewed here and the WIPO patent can be viewed here.

March 14, 2019
Redmi 7

Redmi 7 is the latest budget smartphone from the Chinese electronics maker Redmi. The device features a modern design with a waterdrop notch and an attractive colourful back. It also features some great specifications for an affordable price tag and will compete against the likes of Realme 3 in the Indian market.

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March 13, 2019