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LG Will Launch A Smartwatch With An Inband Camera
The market for smart wearables and smartwatches is growing at a rapid pace. Several companies are working on smartwatches with features that make them stand out of the crowd. A leaked patent of an LG smartwatch reveals that the company is developing something groundbreaking.

LG Smartwatch Patent

The patent reveals a smartwatch with a camera sensor built into its strap. The LG smartwatch has a circularly shaped dial which apparently has a touchscreen display. The side of the watch has a rotary knob which is flanked by two buttons on either side. Perhaps the side mounted controls along with the touchscreen will be used to operate the smartwatch.

The patent reveals that the LG smartwatch will also have a camera. The patent betrays three different types of camera modules that the smartwatch will have which are as follows:
- The first diagram displays a modular camera sensor which can slide in or out into the strap of the watch.
- The second diagram has a clip on style camera module which can be attached to the strap of the watch.
- The third diagram reveals a camera module that is built into the strap of the watch that can be concealed with a sliding mechanism.
The rear side of the LG smartwatch also has some kind of a sensor which will most likely be some type of health tracking sensor.

The LG patent also displays some possible uses of the camera module. The user can shoot pictures of food items which with the help of other applications will promptly display the caloric value of that food. Additionally, a smartwatch with a camera can be used to read barcodes from product labels that will ease the process of ordering products online.

Also Read: Moto G7 Leaks Out In Full Glory

LG has not yet announced the unveiling date of the smartwatch but the patents are well defined which suggests that the company can surprise the world anytime. It is possible that the company showcases a smartwatch with these features at the upcoming tech events like MWC 2019.
January 3, 2019
Xiaomi To Launch 48 Megapixel Camera Smartphone This Month

Xiaomi has always been secretive about their phones but are known to tease their customers with snippets. Last month, a top executive from Xiaomi posted a photo of a teaser for a phone that showed the back of the phone and the camera partially. The text under the camera said “48 MP Camera”. The executive also said that the phone would be launched in January of 2019.

What We Know So Far?

Recently, a new poster has surfaced with the words “Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen” . Another poster hints at the Redmi Pro 2 being launched. Connecting the dots, it seems like the Redmi Pro 2 will be launched at the event. If it is indeed the Redmi Pro 2, it will be the first phone in the world to have a camera with as high a resolution as 48 Megapixel.

The Nokia Lumia 1020 was one of the highest megapixel cameras launched with a 41 MP back camera. The phone image shared by the Xiaomi executive suggests it to have a vertical camera setup with a flash. We also suspect that the phone will have higher storage capacities, specially since higher megapixel cameras shoot images that are considerably large in size. Our guess would be at least 256 GB of storage along with complimentary Mi Cloud storage.

Also Read: The Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 Will Have A 48 MP Rear Camera

Speculations are rife that the phone will sport a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor or Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel sensor. What was initially thought to be the Xiaomi Mi 9 might just be the Redmi Pro 2. Given that the first Redmi Pro was launched way back in July of 2016, a new Redmi pro was long overdue! In fact the event isn’t far away at all. It has been organised for tomorrow and we are all hopeful that Xiaomi will start off the year with a bang!

January 3, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50 And Galaxy Fold To Launch In India

Samsung has reshuffled their entire phone lineup and now have built different lineups for different target audiences. The latest news from a Dutch blog, suggests that Samsung now might launch the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy Fold in India. The Galaxy Fold is a foldable smartphone that Samsung wishes to launch in India as well. India is one of the biggest and most promising smartphone markets in the world and Samsung has a huge fan base here. With the launch of the two mid-range smartphones Samsung can solidify it’s hold in the Indian market even more. With competitors like Poco F1 and Xiaomi’s Mi lineup, the road hasn’t been all flowery for Samsung.

Galaxy A50

If rumours are anything to go by, then the Galaxy A50 will sport a massive 4000 mAh battery and have a 24MP camera. It will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone is rumoured to be powered by an Exynos 9610 chipset and 4GB of RAM. It will have two variants which have 64GB and 128GB of storage. It will feature Android Pie out of the box and will most likely feature one of the company’s new Infinity displays.

Galaxy F ( Fold )

The Galaxy Fold on the other hand will also reportedly be launched in India. Samsung has apparently registered the Galaxy Fold trademark in Turkey. Very little is known of the phone as of now but previous reports suggest that it will be priced between $1,500 and $2,000 when it launches. It will also be launched in European countries as well. If the price is indeed that high, it will definitely have top notch specifications apart from having a unique folding screen.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A50 Will Feature A 4,000 mAh Battery And 24 MP Main Camera

The Galaxy A50 is rumoured to be priced around Rs 15000 which will be a great competitor to the Mi Note series as well as Nokia 6.1 Plus apart from targeting Moto, Oppo and Vivo customers.

January 3, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 May Have Penta Camera Setup

Huawei launched the Mate 20 series of smartphones in the second half of 2018. The Mate 20 series includes the Mate 20, Mate 20 X and the Mate 20 Pro. Out of the trio, the Mate 20 Pro is the flagship device with superior cameras. Although all three smartphones in the Mate 20 lineup have triple rear cameras, the Mate 20 Pro has higher resolution camera sensors. A leak suggests that its successor, the Mate 30 Pro will have a Penta rear camera setup.

Penta Camera Setup On The Upcoming P30 Pro

A German website, Mobielkopen spotted a Huawei patent on the Chinese NIPA’s (National Intellectual Property Administration) website. The NIPA authority is responsible for granting patents in China. Huawei was granted a patent on 1 January 2019 that reveals the case design of an upcoming smartphone. The shape and cutout from the patent are similar to that of the Mate 20 Pro except for a taller camera cutout. The case of the Mate 20 Pro with triple rear cameras has a square-shaped camera cutout. The case with taller camera cutout perhaps belongs to the Mate 30 Pro. The elongated camera cutout indicates that the Mate 30 Pro will indeed have five rear cameras.

The right side of the case has protruding ridges for the power button and the volume rockers. The bottom of the case cutouts for USB Type-C jack and a slit for the loudspeaker grille. The top of the case has holes for the 3.5 mm audio jack and the IR blaster. Side by side case comparison of the two device advises that the Mate 30 Pro will have a similar design as its predecessor.

Launch Date And Price

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The Mate 30 Pro is expected to launch in the second half of 2019 as the Mate 20 Pro was also launched during that period of 2018. The price of the smartphone will only be revealed after its official launch but it is believed to be priced upwards of $ 1000.

January 3, 2019
Huawei To Launch A Red Mate 20 Pro

Huawei had announced their flagship phone – the Mate 20 Pro in October of last year. Priced at Rs 69,990, the phone was quite well received. Now, Huawei is set to launch a Red coloured Mate 20 Pro. The news broke on a Chinese networking website with a poster of the Mate 20 Pro being published along with Chinese text written on it.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a 6.39 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen which has a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and the screen ratio is 19.5:9. The screen also has extra protection as it is made of Corning Gorilla Glass. The Mate 20 Pro features a HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and has a 3 camera setup at the back. The three cameras are 40 MP f/1.8,20 MP f/2.2 and 8 MP f/2.4. It also boasts of a 24 MP selfie camera. The phone also shoots videos at 2160p at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps and 1080pat 30fps. It can shoot slow motion videos at 720p at 960fps.

The Red Mate 20 Pro will be the sixth colour to be added to the series after Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold and Black. Huawei recently sold 5 million units of the Mate 20 Pro within two months of the launch and at the same time it celebrated the selling of 200 million smartphones in 2018. The 200 million figure was largely due to the Nova 3 series which was popular with the younger generation and the Mate 20 Pro series that was popular among the working and business consumers. The Red version is expected to be launched before the Chinese New Year which is on February 5, 2019.

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January 2, 2019
Microsoft Windows 10 Overtakes Windows 7

According to a market research study, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has overtaken the famous Windows 7 in terms of number of users. Windows 10 has now 39.22% share followed by Windows 7’s 36.90% as of December, 2018.

Brief History of Windows 7 and Windows 10

Windows 7 operating system was released in 2009 and it became one of the most successful operating systems in the world. Before that, Windows XP was a widely used platform. After a string of failure with Vista and Windows 8, Microsoft finally released the Windows 10. It was made as an OS that mixed the tablet, mobile and laptop formats in their design cue. The Windows 10 OS was well received, with additional features like Microsoft’s digital assistant – Cortana being just one click away. It mixed the App ecosystem with features that a personal computer or laptop has such as a full fledged desktop, start buttons etc. Microsoft Windows 10 had a great start. As high as 14 million devices adopted the new operating system in less than 24 hours of its release. It was a free upgrade and it changed the user experience drastically when compared to Windows 7.

Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has also started an update cycle unofficially called Patch Tuesday. The updates occur on the second, and sometimes fourth, Tuesday of each month. Larger updates are pushed out in even-numbered months while smaller updates in odd-numbered months. Microsoft had also previously stated that Windows 10 would be the last version of the Windows platform. They had stated that the OS will be regularly changed and updated with time according to the demands of the industry. According to recent reports, Microsoft might be pushing the Windows 10 update forcefully even though Microsoft has vowed to not push updates on it’s users. The company has also very recently received flak for various issues cropping up on users’ devices after updates. It was also one of the reasons as to why one of the recent updates was pulled back as well.

It is yet to be seen how Windows tackles the constant issues with updates causing problems for users and how Windows 10 is developed and modified in the coming years, when bendable screen phones finally arrive. But for now, we will have to make do with the Windows 10 version and updates that we have.

January 2, 2019
Successor To The Nokia 9 Will Launch In August 2019

Nokia is gearing up to launch the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone will be its Penta rear camera setup. The Nokia 9 PureView is expected to launch in the last week of January. A leak claims its successor will launch in August 2019 with 5G support.

Rumor: Nokia 9 successor with 5G support, SD 855 coming August 2019 https://t.co/QtJRgV1wf9 pic.twitter.com/uDWWNl1zd0
— Nokiapoweruser (@Nokiapoweruser) January 2, 2019

The information about the Nokia 9 PureView’s successor was leaked on Twitter. The front of the smartphone has a large touchscreen display with thick top and bottom bezels. The device has chamfered edges which look very striking. The rear of the smartphone appears to be made out of glass. Most notably, unlike the Nokia 9 PureView, the rear panel of the device has a heart-shaped pattern.

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The back of the smartphone also accommodates the Penta camera set up along with an LED flash and a TOF sensor. According to the leakster, the successor to the Nokia 9 PureView will feature the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC. In addition, the device will also support 5G connectivity. Other details of the smartphone will be made public once the device is officially announced.

January 2, 2019
Sony Has Reportedly Shipped Over 90 Million PlayStation 4 Units

PlayStation has not been known to release sales figures. But occasionally we do get to know details of PlayStation sales. This time around, the source is The Hunter, who serves as a senior gaming, tech and media editor for Walmart Canada. According to his statement in a popular micro-blogging website, PlayStation 4 crossed 90 Million units in sales.

PlayStation 4 has surpassed 90 million units sold. Up next: 100 million! pic.twitter.com/RAQrcyTYLC
— Hunter ? (@NextGenPlayer) January 1, 2019

This is no easy feat since Sony had confirmed in late October, that the company has shipped over 86 million shipments worldwide. Given the holiday season where everyone gave gifts has just passed, another 4 or 5 million in sales is not surprising. However, what is disconcerting is that Sony is said to be not participating in E3 this year. The PlayStation 5 has ben long anticipated. Specially since it has been almost 5 years since the playStation 4’s launch.

Sony’s Statement

In a statement by Sony, they said that PlayStation fans mean the world to them and they always want to innovate, think differently and experiment with new ways to delight gamers. As a result, they have decided not to participate in E3 in 2019. They have also said that they are exploring new and familiar ways to engage their community in 2019 and can’t wait to share their plans with the gamers. This has led to speculations suggesting that Sony might be planning their own event where they release a new PlayStation console. This kind of a stunt has previously been seen with big players like Microsoft and EA.

Another reason for Sony’s no-show is also believed to be the lack of game titles that are to be released in 2019 for the PS4 console. The very few games that are yet to be released include The Last of Us: Part 2, Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima. It will be exciting if Sony does release a new console in 2019 itself and not 2020. However, some speculations now suggest a 2020 release, but we will just have to wait and see what happens.

January 2, 2019
OnePlus 6 Gets OxygenOS 9.0.3 OTA Update
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6 smartphone in the year of 2018. Before the OnePlus 6T, it was the flagship model offered by the company. The OnePlus 6 was originally launched with Android 8.1 Oreo. Late last year the company rolled the OxygenOS 9 OTA update for the device. The OxygenOS 9.0.3 incremental update is now available for the smartphone which improves various existing features.

OxygenOS 9.0.3 Changelog
- System- The latest update improves both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stability for better connectivity. It adds the latest December 2018 Android security patch to the device along with some minor bug fixes.
- Camera- The 9.0.3 update for the OnePlus 6 also improves a lot of camera features. It improves the Nightscape performance and slow-motion video capture performance. Additionally, image processing is more optimized than before.
- Earphone and Communication- One major change that the update brings is the addition of an Audio tuner for Bluetooth earphones. This will allow the users to manually control each settting like bass, and treble. Another minor change is the VoLTE support for Boygue France network.
OnePlus 6 Specifications

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- Display: 6.28-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 2280 × 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
- Operating System: OxygenOS based On Android
- Processor: Snapdragon 845, Octa-Core
- RAM: 6 GB/8 GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 64 GB/ 128 GB/256 GB
- Rear Cameras: 16 MP + 20 MP, LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 16 MP
- Security: Face Unlock + Rear-Mounted fingerprint scanner
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0 + LE, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C
- Battery: 3300mAh, Dash Charge Support
- Dimensions: 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 177 g
January 2, 2019

OnePlus 5 And 5T Receive OxygenOS 9.0.1 Update

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T smartphones in the year 2017. The smartphones were originally launched with Android 7 Nougat which later received the Android 8 Oreo update. On 25 December 2018, the company rolled out the Oxygen OS 9.0 OTA update which is based on the latest Android 9.0 Pie for both the smartphones. Although the update was a pleasant Christmas surprise for device owners, some users complained about glitches they faced after the software update. OnePlus has rolled out an Oxygen OS 9.0.1 OTA update that addresses the issues faced by the users.

Changes With OxygenOS 9.0.1

The complete changelog with the latest update is as follows:

Improved stability for Wi-Fi connection
Optimized sRGB display mode
Optimized Reading mode
Fixed issue with 4G VoLTE toggle missing
Fixed random reboots when Screen Casting

This update does not add any new features to the devices but is a minor update to the previously released OxygenOS 9.0.0 update.

OxygenOS 9.0.0 Changelog

The OxygenOS 9.0.0 for the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T updated the system to the Android 9.0 Pie with a brand new UI (User Interface). It added new swipe navigation gestures which are only available on the 5T. Other added features are as follows:

New Gaming mode 3.0

Added text notification mode
Added notification for 3rd party calls

Do Not Disturb mode

New Do Not Disturb (DND) mode with adjustable settings

Camera

Integrated Google Lens mode

OnePlus 5 And OnePlus 5T Specifications

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	OnePlus 5	OnePlus 5T
Display	5.5 inch, AMOLED	6.01-inch, AMOLED
Dimensions	154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm	156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm
Weight	153 g	162 g
Processor	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 835
RAM And ROM	6 GB + 64 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB	6 GB + 64 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB
Rear Camera	16 MP + 20 MP	16 MP + 20 MP
Front Camera	16 MP	16 MP
Security	Front-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor	Rear-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Battery	3300 mAh	3300 mAh

January 2, 2019

Moto G7 Leaks Out In Full Glory

Motorola is expected to soon launch the all-new Moto G7 series of smartphones. The Moto G7 which is the successor to the Moto G6 has leaked before its official launch. The leak reveals that the upcoming device will have an all-new front design.

Moto G7 Design

The Moto G7 has an all-glass front and rear build like its predecessor. However, the front of the new smartphone has a small waterdrop notch that houses the front-facing selfie camera. The earpiece for listening to phone calls is built into the top bezel above the display. The chin below the display is quite chunky and it carries the Motorola branding.

The right side of the Moto G7 accommodates the power button and the volume rockers while the left side is free from any controls or slots. The top of the device houses the SIM card slot and a small secondary microphone pinhole. The USB Type-C port, the 3.5 mm audio jack and the loudspeaker grille are placed at the bottom of the smartphone.

The rear side of the Moto G7 looks very premium with a gloss silver finish. The back panel of the device harbors the fingerprint sensor, main microphone pinhole, and the dual camera set up along with an LED flash.

Moto G7 Specifications

The Moto G7 was previously spotted on FCC’s website which revealed key specifications of the handset. The smartphone features the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 512 GPU. According to the FCC listing, the smartphone has support for dual SIM cards. The smartphone from the listing has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. However, the company is also expected to launch higher storage capacity variants of Moto G7. Other details like the resolution of the camera sensors, screen size, and the battery capacity will be made public once the company officially announces the smartphone.

Moto G7 Launch Date

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Motorola has not officially announced the launch date of the Moto G7. However, the Moto G7 along with other members of the G7 family is expected to launch in the month of April as the current Moto G6 smartphones were also unveiled in the month of April. Going by the specifications of the device it will be priced around Rs 15,000.

January 2, 2019
Apple Misses AirPower Release Window

Apple is known for their timely product releases and the exceptional quality of the products. But it seems like Apple has been having some issues with the AirPower – A wireless charger that will reportedly charge multiple devices. In all the Apple events in 2017, the company had said that consumers can expect the AirPower to be released for purchase by 2018 itself.

AirPower is a wireless charging mat-like device that can charge more than one device. Most wireless chargers available in the market now are capable of charging one device at a time. The Apple wireless charger was shown to charge an Apple Watch, an iPhone and their proprietary wireless earbuds.

What Happened?

The AirPower device was also supposed to coordinate with all the Apple devices being charged and show percentages of charge in each device on the iPhone. The company had expressed interest to work with Qi Standards team. Th aim is to incorporate these benefits into the future of the standards. But no news about any cooperation has come up yet either.

Apple has also not set a price down for the AirPower charger and have not given out a statement regarding the same. It is believed that some internal development difficulties has caused this delay. It is very unlike of Apple to miss deadlines as they hold to higher standards and have set timelines for every device they make. However, it is unclear if the AirPower project has altogether been scrapped. Apple might also be making further improvements to the product itself but our guess is as good as yours.

When Will We Know?

Apple usually has three or four events in a year. One in March which revolves around education and creativity themes and are often known to include iPads. There is also a big event in June known as WWDC which sees mostly softwares and sometimes, although rarely, high-end hardware.

The other two events are in September which is the most anticipated event in all year. The reason behind it is because this event usually features new iPhones and Apple Watches and one in October. The October event usually releases iPads and sometimes consumer focused Macs. We will hopefully come to know the status of the AirPower in the next Apple event in 2019, if not before.

January 2, 2019
Huawei Y9 2019 Will Soon Launch In India
Huawei launched the original Y9 smartphone in the Q2 of 2018. A teaser shared by the company reveals that the Y9 2019, successor to the Y9 2018 will soon launch in India. The smartphone will be exclusively available on Amazon India and the ‘notify me‘ page of the device is already online.

Specifications And Design

The Huawei Y9 2019 has a modern design with a notch display. The smartphone measures 162.4 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm and weighs in at 173 grams. The front of the handset accommodates a 6.5-inch LCD display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 396 ppi.

The Huawei Y9 2019 is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery and it runs on EMUI 8.2 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone features the Hisilicon 710 SoC which is manufactured using 12 nm FinFET technology. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. In terms of storage, the smartphone is available in two different RAM + ROM configurations which are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
In addition, the Huawei Y9 2019 also supports memory expandability up to 400 GB via a microSD card.

For photography, the smartphone has dual 13 MP + 2 MP front cameras and dual 16 MP + 2 MP rear cameras. The smartphone can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps from both the front and rear camera setup. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE and a bottom mounted micro USB 2.0 port. For safely and securely unlocking the handset, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price And Launch Date

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The Huawei Y9 2019 will be unveiled at a launch event in New Delhi which is scheduled for 7 January 2019. The official price of the smartphone will be revealed then. However, going by the specifications it will be a sub 15k smartphone.
January 2, 2019
Vivo Nex Dual Screen Edition With Snapdragon 710 Spotted On TENAA

Vivo launched the Vivo Nex smartphone with an edge-to-edge display and pop-up camera earlier this year. The smartphone due to its impressive specifications and design turned a lot of heads. After the success of the former, the company launched the Vivo Nex dual screen. A smartphone that is as revolutionary as its name. The Nex Dual features dual touchscreen display one at the front and the second at the rear. The New Dual has flagship specifications and a hefty price tag.

An affordable and less powerful variant of the New Dual Screen featuring the 12 nm Snapdragon 710 has been spotted on TENAA.

Specifications

The affordable Vivo Nex Dual Display smartphone is listed as model number V1280A on TENAA. Allegedly the device will carry the Vivo Nex A moniker. The smartphone measures 157.19×75.3×8.09 mm and tips the scale at 200 grams. The front of the device has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px while the secondary rear display uses a smaller 5.49-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px. The smartphone is powered by a 3425 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9 Pie.

The Vivo Nex A has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. For photography, the smartphone has triple rear cameras out of which one has a resolution of 8 MP. Like the Vivo Nex S, it might have a 2 MP night vision camera and a TOF 3D camera. While there is no camera on the front, users will simply be able to flip the phone to take a selfie on using the rear camera and display.

In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports 802.11 ac WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The listing also affirms tha the Vivo Nex A has an In-display fingerprint sensor.

The Vivo Nex A features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU which is clocked at a frequency of 2.2 GHz. Sadly the listing does not provide any images of the device. However, going by the dimensions and screen size it will look like the Vivo Nex S.

Launch Date

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Vivo has not announced the launch date of the Vivo Nex A but usually, smartphones are listed on TENAA only days before ofiicial their launch. Therefore, the company is expected to launch it soon and might showcase it at CES which is scheduled for 8-12 January.

January 2, 2019
Sony Bumps Up 3D Camera Sensor Production
Sony’s smartphone and consumer electronics division might be facing tough times but the company is undoubtedly the world’s biggest smartphone camera chip manufacturer. More than 50 percent of the smartphones in the market use camera sensors that are manufactured by Sony which includes Apple, Samsung and Google. A Bloomberg report suggests that Sony is now gearing up to ramp up the production of 3D camera sensors.

What Is A 3D Camera Sensor?

A 3D camera is an imaging device that allows to replicate three dimesional objects with the help of depth sensing technologies. Digital cameras with 3D sensors have been available in the market for quite some time. These cameras are bulky and hard to carry but Sony seems to be developing miniscule 3D sensors that can be embedded in to smartphones. 3D sensors on a smartphone can open a whole new world of possiblities.

Few uses of smartphones with 3D sensors are as follows:
- Smartphones with 3D sensors can be used to create a virtual 3D model of a user that has the potential to change the future of shopping. The users can easily scan their body parts like the face and head to virtually try on accessories like hats and spectacles.
- 3D camera sensor featuring smartphones can also help in pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming further. Mobile game corporations can use these sensors to make a virtual 3D model of the player which can be loaded in to the game. This would help the companies to create an even immersive expereience to the users.
Sony’s Competition And Production Bump

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Except for Sony, companies like Lumentum Holdings Inc. and STMicroelectronics NV also make 3D chips that are used for accurate facial recognition and clicking photographs with enhanced depth effect. However, Sony claims their technology is more accurate than the offerings of their competitors. Sony uses a method called ‘time of flight’ of TOF that sends out out invisible laser pulses and measures how long they take to bounce back. This technology is used to take precise 3D pictures of objects. According to Sony officials, the company’s sensors can even capture pictures at a distance of five meters.

Sony seems to be optimistic about the future of this technology and predicts this feature can boost the sinking smartphone sales. In the interview with Bloomberg, the company reported that the upcoming Huawei phone will employ 3D sensors made by Sony. Additionally, Sony revealed that the company is getting interest from Apple perhaps future iPhones will makes use of this type of sensors. To meet the high prediction of demands, Sony will kick off mass production in late summer of 2019.
January 1, 2019