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Xiaomi Launches Mi Wireless Earphones In India

Xiaomi took the Indian smartphone market by storm today when it launched the feature-laden Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro at highly aggressive prices. In addition to the praiseworthy smartphones, the company has also launched two more products, Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones and Mi LED TV 4A Pro.

Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Design

Xiaomi has released some quality earphones in the past, including the Mi Earphones and Mi Earphones Basic. The Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones are the first ever wireless earphones that the company has launched in India. They sport a minimalistic design along with a ton of other features. Weighing in at 13.6 grams, the earphones are light and should be easy to carry around. They have a sleek reflective finish and the company claims to use reverse spray technology to make the earphones stand out. The earphones also sport an adjustable ear hook which can be rotated at a 360 degree angle as per user comfort.

Connectivity And Features

Regarding connectivity, the Mi Sports Earphones has Bluetooth v4.1 integration that offers a range of upto 10 meters. The earphones feature copper wired speakers and PET (poly(ethylene terephthalate)) diaphragm for higher quality audio and low distortion. Users can use the 3-button setup present on the earphones to carry out a number of actions. For instance, users can adjust the volume, skip tracks, play/pause songs, answer/reject calls and enable three way calling using the multifunctional control remote. Present on the same module is the MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) silicone microphone which helps improve the sound clarity for calls.

Battery And Protection

In terms of battery, the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Basic can endure up to 9 hours of continuous usage before the 120 mAh battery runs out of juice. Apart from this, the earphones also have a standby time of 260 hours. The earphones can be charged via the microUSB 2.0 cable that is included in the package along with extra silicone buds for different ear sizes. Furthermore, the earphones are IPX4 sweat and splash proof to safeguard them against rain and accidental liquid splashes.

Also Read: Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched In India

The Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones are available in two colour options, Black and White. They are currently available for pre-order at a discounted price of Rs 1,499 from Mi.com. The deliveries of pre-ordered units will commence on the 20th of March.

February 28, 2019
Official Images Of Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Leak

Last year, Huawei launched the P20 and P20 Pro smartphones which certainly have a focus on photography. In addition to their commendable camera performance, both smartphones were packed with top of the line specifications from the year 2018. The company is set to launch their successors which will be called the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. Before the official announcement, the images and features of the upcoming devices have leaked.

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro

The details about the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro were leaked by a notable leakster, @rquandt on Twitter. The source claims that the pictures shared by him are official images of the devices which reveal them from all angles. The images exhibit that both the P30 and P30 Pro have tall displays on the front with a water drop notch up top. Both smartphones have Gradient style glass back panel which house the company branding and rear camera setup.

Distinctively, the P30 Pro has a larger display than the standard variant. Furthermore, the display on the former tapers towards the side, unlike the latter. Another noticeable difference between the two devices is the number of sensors in their rear camera setup. The P30 Pro has a quad camera rear camera setup while the P30 has a triple rear camera setup.

Closely inspecting the rear of the P30 Pro reveals a square shaped sensor in the rear camera setup. According to the source, this sensor may have 10x optical zoom capabilities which are similar to Oppo’s 10x zoom capable camera sensor. However, it is yet unknown whether the sensor on the Huawei’s smartphone uses a movable glass prism-like Oppo or not. Examining the rear panel also reveals that the sensor has a variable aperture size of f/1.6 and f/3.4.

Although it is now yet proclaimed, the smartphones are likely to run on the 7 nm based Kirin 980 SoC. The same chipset is also present on devices like the freshly announced Mate X and Mate 20 lineup. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali G76 GPU. Detailed specifications including the screen size, battery capacity and resolution of the camera sensor will be publicised at the time of its launch date.

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Launch Date

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Both the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are set to launch at an upcoming event in Paris which is scheduled for the 26th of March.

February 28, 2019
Samsung Launches Galaxy A10 With Infinity-V Display
Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 in India on February 27, which is the third device in the M series lineup so far. Earlier this month, another Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy A10 was leaked online. Now, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A10 in India. The company is targeting low to mid-range segment smartphones with the A series, and the Galaxy A10 is the base model in this lineup.

Display And Design

The Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2 inch HD+ Infinity-V display. The smartphone measures at 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.94 mm. It sports a glossy plastic back panel, with a waterdrop notch on the front and a single camera module on the back. The speaker is present on the back near the bottom left corner of the panel. The right side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button, while the left side houses the SIM card tray. The bottom of the Galaxy A10 is occupied by a 3.5 mm headphone jack and micro USB 2.0 port which can be used for charging and data syncing.

Specifications And Camera

The Galaxy A10 packs the Exynos 7884 chipset, which comprises of an octa-core CPU. The device is available with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone runs on Android 9 (Pie) out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI on top. It sports a single 13 MP (f/1.9) rear camera with an LED flash and a single 5 MP (f/2.0) front facing selfie camera. The Galaxy A10 is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery.

Price And Availability

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The Galaxy A10 has been priced at Rs. 8,490 for the 2GB+32GB variant. The smartphone will go live on sale from March 20, and will be available in the following colour options:
- Red
- Blue
- Black
February 28, 2019
Samsung Launches Galaxy A30 and A50 In India
In an effort to boost sales, Samsung been on a smartphone launching spree. Earlier this week, the company launched a new Galaxy M smartphone, the Galaxy M30. In an event held in Mumbai, India on 28th of February, the company has launched three new smartphones in its Galaxy A lineup which includes the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50. Like previous Galaxy A smartphones, the new devices also have a focus on photography.

Galaxy A30 and A50 Layout and Specifications

Both, the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 measure 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm which means that they share a common chassis. The front of the smartphones accommodates a 6.4 inch Infinity U display. The display on the devices uses a Super AMOLED panel that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Noteworthy, the elder A50 has an on screen fingerprint sensor to securely unlock it. The power button and volume rockers are situated on the right side while the SIM card tray is placed on the left side of both the handsets.

The rear of both the Galaxy A30 and A50 have a ‘3D glasstic’ design which has a light glaring surface. The rear of the smartphones house the Samsung branding and camera setup with LED flash. Distinctively, the Galaxy A50 has a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of a 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP camera sensors. While the Galaxy A30 has a dual rear camera setup which is comprised of a 16 MP + 5 MP sensors. Notably, the more affordable Galaxy A30 has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

The front facing camera of the Galaxy A50 has a 25 MP sensor while the Galaxy A30 has a 16 MP sensor. Both smartphones are powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. Under the hood, the Galaxy A50 features the Exynos 9610 chipset while the Galaxy A30 packs Exynos 7904 chipset. The Exynos 9610 chipset consists of four Cortex A73 cores, four A53 cores and Mali G72 MP3 GPU. On the other hand, the Exynos 790 chipset consists of two Cortex A73 cores, six A53 cores and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. Connectivity options on both smartphones include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5 mm audio jack.

Galaxy A30 and A50 Price, Variants and Availability

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Both Samsung Galaxy A30 and Samsung Galaxy A50 will be available for purchase from 2nd of March through both offline and offline channels. The price for different variants of Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 are as follows:
- Galaxy A30 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 16,990
- Galaxy A50 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 19,990
- Galaxy A50 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- Rs 22,990
February 28, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched In India

Xiaomi released the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 7 Pro in India at their launch event in Delhi on February 28. The smartphone was launched alongside the Redmi Note 7 and aims to target mid-range smartphones with its aggressive pricing and competitive specifications. It is interesting to see that India was the first country in the world to witness the launch of this device.

Design And Display

The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports the Aura Design, which features 1.95 mm thin bezels and a 2.5D curved glass design. The glossy curved frame houses the 6.3 inch LTPS FHD+, dot notch display. The screen has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The device has Sunlight display for better outdoor viewing and a Reading mode to improve readability on the smartphone. The smartphone is protected on both sides by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Redmi note 7 Pro is the first Note device from Xiaomi to house a USB Type-C connector, which is placed on the bottom of the handset (right next to the speakers). It also retains the 3.5 mm audio jack and the IR blaster, both of which are present at the top of the phone.

Specifications

The Redmi Note 7 Pro runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It consists of the Kryo 460 CPU with two Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The CPU is paired with the Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone is available in two variants, a 4GB+64GB variant and a 6GB+128GB model. It also has the Qualcomm Spectra 250L ISP (Image Signal Processor) for improving camera performance. The Redmi Note 7 Pro has Android 9 (Pie) out of the box, with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 10 on top.

Camera And Features

The smartphone features a dual camera module on the back of the smartphone, which comprises of a primary 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a secondary 5 MP depth sensor. Noteworthy, the Sony IMX586 sensor is found in higher end devices like the Honor View 20. The camera also supports 4K recording at 30 fps. In terms of the front camera, it has a 13 MP front facing camera with AI integration.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports 18W Quick Charge 4.0, although the device ships with a 10W charger in the box. As mentioned before, the device has an IR blaster, similar to the one seen in previous iterations of the smartphone. Biometric security is limited to a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is available in three colour options, Neptune Blue, Nebula Red and Space Black.

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The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be sold at a highly competitive price of Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB+64GB model, and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. The device will be retailed via Flipkart, the company’s official website and Mi home stores across the country, and will go live for sale on March 13.

February 28, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 7 In India
In an event held in New Delhi, Xiaomi India has launched four products in the country which include two smartphones, an LED Television and a pair of wireless water-resistant earphones. Certainly, the showstoppers of the event were the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. The Redmi Note 7 was first launched in China in the month of January and surprisingly the Redmi Note 7 Pro has made its global debut in India.

Redmi Note 7 Layout and Specifications

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

The right side of the Redmi Note 7 is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while the left side accommodates 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 loudspeaker and microphone grille. The top side of the Redmi Note 7 harbours a 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR Blaster.

The rear gradient panel of the smartphone is made out of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which houses the fingerprint sensor, Redmi branding and 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 Redmi Note 7 is comprised of a 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor. The front facing selfie camera of the device uses a 13 MP sensor which is housed in the waterdrop notch above the device. Noteworthy, the smartphone has P2i hydrophobic nano coating which will allow the device to sustain accidental liquid splashes.

The Redmi Note 7 is kitted with 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.

The Redmi Note 7 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 7 Price and Availability

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The Redmi Note 7 will be available for purchase from 6th March 2019 on Flipkart.com, Mi.com and Mi Home stores across the country. It is available in two storage options for which the price is as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM- Rs 9,999
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 11,999
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via a microSD card. Also, the company is offering 1120 GB of free data to Airtel telecom users.
February 28, 2019
Motorola Confirms Foldable Smartphone, May Look Like The RAZR

Last year, Motorola filed a patent for a foldable smartphone, which revealed its upcoming plans to enter the competition. Apparently, the company decided to stay quiet about the process. Nonetheless, sources claimed that Motorola has been working on a foldable device. They have been trying out a lot of iterations for the same.

As per sources, Dan Dery (Motorola VP of Global Product) implied that a foldable smartphone release is lined up for the not-so-distant future. Also, he suggested that the company is not going to wait very long before launching its foldable device in the market.

History And Design

Motorola has had a good history with foldable devices, with the RAZR series of phones being one of the most popular devices when they were released. Sources claim that the new foldable device will feature a large internal display that bends over in half when the device is folded. As per Motorola’s patent images, the device looks like some sort of a flip-phone. When the design is compared to the rest of the foldable devices showcased till now, it stands out because Motorola’s build is unlike any of the designs seen so far. It claims to have been testing a plastic OLED device with a plastic film on top. Furthermore, the company believes that such a smartphone display will be prone to scratches and damage, so it plans to use the display on the internal section of the device. As per sources, Motorola is also working on a screen that can fold twice.

The Competition

The upcoming Motorola foldable device will be up against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X, both of which received undivided attention at the MWC 2019. The devices are expected to release soon amidst a lot of hype. Motorola, on the other hand, might launch its iteration a bit later. The company also hinted that it is trying out the z-hinge approach, which means that the device can fold down from a tall display to a pocket sized device (almost 1/3rd the size of the device). Sources believe that the company may launch such a smartphone sooner than expected.

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As of now, only speculations can be made regarding the launch date of the smartphone, but when it is launched, Motorola might have a fair chance to regain its fans from the RAZR era.

February 28, 2019
Xiaomi Wants To Triple Its Stores In Europe

After making its mark in countries like India and Indonesia, Xiaomi is now looking towards expanding its presence in European smartphone markets. Huawei made a similar announcement, which said that the company will open its first offline store outside China. Xiaomi claims that its products are already taking the European markets by storm, and considering ongoing tensions between the Chinese manufacturer and the US, Europe seems like a safer bet for the company.

About Upcoming Offline Stores

Xiaomi’s Vice President, Wang Xiang made it clear that the company wants to increase the number of offline stores in Europe by three times. As of now, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has almost 50 stores in Europe, and it wants to take that number over 150. With budget-aggressive pricing across a large chunk of their smartphone range, Xiaomi thinks that it would be a wise decision to start selling directly to the customer via offline Xiaomi stores.

Reason For Expansion

Brand popularity is another factor that the company seems to be going for. Agreed, the brand is known for its affordability and competitive device specifications across products, but reportedly, the company wants to target high-end products at the same time. And expanding to a continent with a high GDP looks like a great idea for the brand. Furthermore, Europe is one of the best markets in the world when it’s about spending potential.

Recent Launches

Xiaomi’s last launch was the Mi 9 smartphone which was showcased at the MWC 2019. The device runs on the Snapdragon 855 and features triple rear cameras with a Sony IMX586 quad-sensor. With a lot of smartphone brands focusing on cameras, Xiaomi is trying to step up to the mark and deliver a similar experience. The handset also sports the world’s very first 20W wireless charging pad, which supports Quick Charge. Furthermore, the device sold out in 53 seconds during its first flash sale in China.

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All this clearly shows that Xiaomi is slowly, but steadily moving on to the big leagues. With imminent expansion on the line, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer may be on its way to unveil some big devices soon, but nothing is confirmed as of now.

February 27, 2019
Samsung Begins Mass Production of First 512GB eUFS 3.0 Storage

On February 20, Samsung announced the Galaxy Fold, its first foldable smartphone. The device had some groundbreaking features like a foldable display and six cameras in total. One feature that was mentioned in the device was 512GB of eUFS 3.0 storage which would translate to lightning fast read and write speeds on paper. Samsung has announced that it has started the mass production of the Industry’s first 512GB embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) 3.0 for smart device.

Samsung’s 512GB eUFS 3.0 Storage

Samsung’s new eUFS 3.0 storage for mobile devices claims to deliver twice the read and write speeds of the previous generation, which was eUFS 2.1. The company also claims that this new storage solution would make the transfer speeds on mobile devices that were only available on ultra-slim laptops. This would suggest that Samsung is promising SSD level of speeds on its eUFS 3.0 storage. This offers the read speed of up to 2,100MB per second and offers write speed of up to 410MB per second.

Interestingly, Samsung was the first company to produce the first UFS interface with eUFS 2.0 storage in early 2015. This was claimed to be 1.4 times faster than the mobile memory standards at the time, embedded multi-media card 5.1 (eMMC). It is surprising to see the company match up to ultrabook-level of speeds in four years.

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Samsung also plans to launch a 128GB version of the eUFS 3.0 storage and it is planning to launch a 256GB and a whopping 1TB version in the second half of the year 2019. The 512GB version will debut with the Galaxy Fold, which goes on sale starting April 26. The mass production of the storage may suggest that it will be available in upcoming Samsung flagships.

February 27, 2019
Samsung Launches The Galaxy M30 In India
Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 in India at an event today, February 27. The smartphone is the latest entrant in the company’s online only, budget Galaxy M lineup. It is accompanied by the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 that were launched late last month. The Galaxy M30 has an upgraded display, better optics and higher RAM options than the Galaxy M20.

Design & Features

The Samsung Galaxy M30 measures 159 x 75.1 x 8.4mm and weighs 175g. The smartphone features a polycarbonate body and an edge to edge display with minimal bezels. Its display is an Infinity-U, 6.4 inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px. The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 have a PLS TFT display, which is considered inferior to an AMOLED panel. The smartphone has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and also supports facial unlock technology. The device has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP f/1.9 sensor combined with a 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor for portrait shots. For selfies, there is a 20MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the Infinity-U notch.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M30 runs on the Exynos 7904 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G71 MP2 GPU. Interestingly, this is the same processor that is present on the Galaxy M20. The Galaxy M30 is powered by a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The device is available in two colours, Gradation Black and Gradation Blue. For memory and storage, the device will be available in two variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
Price & Availability

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The Galaxy M30 has been priced at Rs. 14,990 for the 4GB+64GB variant. The 6GB+64GB variant will retail for Rs. 17,990. It will be sold exclusively via Amazon India and Samsung’s official website starting March 7.
February 27, 2019
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone Leaks Online

The competition in the smartphone gaming market is thicker than ever, and in the midst of all this, Xiaomi’s upcoming gaming handset, Black Shark 2 has leaked online. With companies like Razer and ASUS stepping into the ‘gaming smartphone’ market, top-of-the-line specifications are expected to be present in the Black Shark 2.

Design And Specifications

#Xiaomi #blackshark
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— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) February 27, 2019

As per the leaked image, the device resembles the design of the original Black Shark 1, which was released in the year 2018. The design also contains splashes of design from the Black Shark Helo. It has a dark coloured panel with green lines running vertically along the back and the Black Shark logo in the middle. The leaked image also shows a dual rear camera setup in the upper left corner of the device.

As mentioned previously, the Black Shark 2 is expected to run on the Snapdragon 855 chipset. Xiaomi recently introduced 27W fast charging in the Mi 9, which means that the new Black Shark 2 may support it as well. The smartphone will reportedly launch in two different variants, an 8GB RAM variant and a 12 GB RAM variant.

Expected Features And Accessories

The Black Shark 2 will supposedly have Game Turbo, a technology introduced in the Mi 9. The device provides the users with real-time information of the mobile processor, graphics and FPS (frames per second) when Game Turbo is on. The company claims that Game Turbo allocates hardware resources prudently for a seamless gaming experience.

In terms of accessories, dedicated gaming attachments may be launched alongside the Black Shark 2. For instance, the smartphone may have a Bluetooth gamepad and wireless gaming earphones to improve the gaming experience on the device. Also, to maintain competition with smartphones like the Razer Phone, Xiaomi may introduce Liquid Vapour Cooling in the Black Shark 2.

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As of now, no official statement has been released by Xiaomi regarding the availability or price of the Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone. There are speculations that the device may be launched in the first half of 2019, but nothing can be confirmed for sure.

February 27, 2019
OnePlus Partners with Qualcomm to Bring 5G in India

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona has seen many launches and announcements that seized all the attention. But there was one company, OnePlus which despite not launching any device, managed to steal the thunder from other companies like Samsung and Huawei; when they showcased their 5G prototype smartphone at the MWC. The company has announced at the event that it has some big plans for India. OnePlus has partnered with Qualcomm to bring 5G, the next generation of mobile networks to the country. The company also claimed that it will be one of the first company’s to bring a smartphone with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC in India.

The Future Of 5G In India

In its current state, the next generation of wireless network, 5G may still be a distant dream in India. The spectrum allocation for the same is yet to occur in the country, so it may be while when mobile telecom companies start the nationwide rollout of 5G. This rollout is expected to happen either later this year or by the year 2020 when the technology will be more mainstream.

OnePlus’ 5G Plans

OnePlus didn’t specify what its partnership with Qualcomm means and what the companies will do together. Both the companies first started their collaboration in 2017, when they developed a 5G enabled device. Then at the Qualcomm conference which happened in late 2018, OnePlus announced that it will be one of the first company to launch a 5G enabled device in 2019 with the Snapdragon 855 chipset and Qualcomm’s X50 modem. At the MWC, the company had its 5G prototype device, which was used to demonstrate gaming from the cloud.

OnePlus has also started a contest called “5G Apps for tomorrow” competition in partnership with Qualcomm wherein the participants will need to visit this link and submit their entries. The winner of the contest will get a trip to OnePlus HQ, a 5G device from the company and 20,000 euros in cash among other prizes.

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The device that OnePlus will bring to India may be its next flagship smartphone, assumed to be the OnePlus 7. It seems like a great initiative by OnePlus and Qualcomm in bringing faster wireless networks to the Indian subcontinent.

February 27, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Have Four Rear Cameras

Samsung is already working on its second flagship smartphone for the year 2019, the Galaxy Note 10. As per reports, the device will sport a Quad rear Camera setup. The device has the model number SM-N975F and upon launch, it will be Samsung’s second major smartphone in 2019 after the Galaxy S10 5G.

Speculations And Rumours

Rumours have been around regarding Samsung rebranding its lineup later in 2019. Because of the same reason, it can’t be confirmed whether the device will be called the Note 10, but it will surely succeed the Note 9 which was released in the year 2018. The model number with the digit ‘5’ is unusual and off-track for Samsung phones, which usually have their model numbers ending with ‘0’. This may imply that the device may launch with a 5G variant alongside a 4G LTE model.

The company is a strong player when it comes to smartphone cameras, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is expected to bring some innovative camera features to the table. The device may run on the Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855, which are the flagship chipsets in the smartphone arena right now. It will supposedly feature an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, which was first introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+.

Expected Features

The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to have an Infinity-O display which will allow Samsung to pack a high screen to body ratio display in a compact chassis. It is also reported to have a new and improved S Pen stylus. A patent granted to Samsung exhibits a stylus that has an inbuilt camera with optical zoom capability.

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All the leaks and rumours about the upcoming device will only be cleared once the company officially announces the device. Nevertheless, we will have to wait patiently as the Note 10 is unlikely t launch before the second half of the year.

February 27, 2019
OnePlus 7 Won’t Support Wireless Charging, Confirms Company
OnePlus devices are known for bringing flagship specifications for the price of a mid-range smartphone. But, to bring the costs down, the company has always skimped on providing certain features that are considered essential for a flagship smartphone nowadays. None of the devices the company has ever released features wireless charging; or has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating for water and dust resistance. A senior OnePlus executive has confirmed that the next smartphone from the company, presumably the OnePlus 7 won’t support wireless charging either.

Wireless Charging & The OnePlus 7

While many major smartphone manufacturers have started providing wireless charging in their flagship smartphones, OnePlus has confirmed it won’t be putting the feature in their next. Notably, the feature was brought into the mainstream by Nokia with the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920. When Apple launched the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X with the feature in 2017, It prompted other OEMs to give the feature in their smartphones too. Xiaomi freshly launched its flagship Mi 9 with the feature, and Huawei’s current flagship the Mate 20 Pro, supports wireless charging as well.

With the advent of new fast wireless charging technologies, it was expected that OnePlus will likewise provide the feature in its smartphone this year. The company has elucidated that the technology is not ready yet and its main goal currently is to improve wired charging speeds. OnePlus also said that it is working on making the wireless charging technology faster, but it hasn’t been successful in figuring out how to do it without much heat.

The next flagship from OnePlus, assumed to be the OnePlus 7, is expected to feature top-tier specs and an entirely new design. As the company is known for putting the latest Qualcomm processor in its smartphones; OnePlus 7 is expected to run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It is also expected to feature a triple rear camera setup; an AMOLED display with minimal bezels around it; and an upgraded in-display fingerprint scanner. It may be available in two storage variants:
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 10GB RAM and 256GB ROM
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The next device from OnePlus is expected to be unveiled in Q2 of 2019. It will be priced higher than its predecessor, the OnePlus 6T and will be accompanied by another smartphone from the company supporting 5G, the next generation of mobile networks.
February 27, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro Visits TENNA, Specifications Leaked
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched its first smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 in the month of January this year. Soon after its launch, the company confirmed that it will also launch a Pro variant of the smartphone. As the name suggests, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be a beefed-up version of the standard variant. A senior Redmi China official has confirmed that the anticipated smartphone will launch in the last week of February. Before its official announcement, the device was spotted on Chinese regulatory website, TENAA.

Redmi Note 7 Features and Layout

The supposed Redmi Note 7 has been listed as model number ‘M1901F7BE’ on TENAA which is similar to the Redmi Note 7’s model number. The device in the listing measures 159.21×75.21×8.1mm and weighs 186 grams. It sports a 6.3 inch display with a resolution of 2340x 1080 px. According to the listing, the unreleased Redmi Note 7 Pro runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie which apparently will be skinned with MIUI. The smartphone will be offered in three storage variants which are as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
In addition to the internal memory, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via microSD card. The supposed Redmi Note 7 packs an Octa-Core CPU which is clocked at 2.0 GHz. The clock speed of the aforementioned CPU is equivalent to the Snapdragon 675 which the smartphone was previously reported to have. The device has a total of three cameras out of which one is placed on the front and two on the rear. The front-facing camera uses a 13 MP sensor and the rear dual camera setup is comprised of a 48 MP sensor and an 8 MP sensor. Noteworthy, the 48 MP sensor on the Note 7 Pro is dissimilar to the 48 MP sensor the standard variant has. Redmi executive had previously confirmed that the 48 MP sensor on the Pro variant will be the Sony IMX 586 sensor which is used on high-end devices like the Honor View 20. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a 3,900 mAh battery which like its younger sibling is likely to support fast charging support.

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Interestingly, the listing reveals eight colour options of the smartphone which include Black, Red, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple and Gray. Though it is unlikely that Redmi will offer the smartphone in all these colour options. The TENAA listing also includes live images of the Redmi Note 7 Pro which exhibit that it resembles its younger sibling from all sides. The front of the smartphone has a waterdrop notch display that houses the selfie camera. The rear of the device is made out of a transparent panel with a gradient finish that houses the fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup. The placement of ports and switches on the upcoming device are also the same as the Redmi Note 7. Although specifications listed on TENAA are chiefly accurate, official specifications will only be confirmed once the company officially launches the handset. As mentioned previously the launch of the Redmi Note 7 is imminent and will take place in the last week of February.
February 27, 2019