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  • LG To Launch A TV Which Rolls Up Like A Piece Of Paper

    LG To Launch A TV Which Rolls Up Like A Piece Of Paper

    Earlier this year, LG had showcased a Television which rolls up just like a movie poster. The company demonstrated the rolling mechanism and its multiple uses. While the technology had grabbed many eyeballs, not many expected it to come into production, especially not this soon. Now, reports suggest that LG will be launching a production variant of the same next year. 

    The need for a breakthrough innovation has been long due in the TV industry and LG might have just cracked the code with this one. The TV that has been demonstrated is a 65-inch rolling display with a retracting panel that is operated using a remote. At the press of a button, it emerges out of a base which houses it and also automatically rolls back down.

    The uses of such a display are many, as envisioned by the company. The biggest advantage is that of adjusting aspect ratios. You can quickly switch from a 16:9 aspect ratio to a 21:9 aspect ratio. Depending on the nature of content and how you prefer to watch it. The large 65-inch screen will ensure that you get a great viewing experience. Even with a part of the screen rolled down. Adding to this is the 4K resolution that the display offers, which claims to give a great cinematic experience.

    Also Read : Samsung Granted Patent For 3D Hologram Display

    The base at the bottom is to hide the technology behind the display, according to company officials. The TV sports an OLED display, which will fold more easily than traditional LCD panels. The company also hopes that this boosts their share in the TV market, and also sets them apart from their competition. With not so much happening in this segment over the past few years, we are excited to see how this product will find a place in the homes of consumers when it goes on sale next year.

  • Lenovo Z5 Pro GT With Snapdragon 855 Announced In China

    Lenovo Z5 Pro GT With Snapdragon 855 Announced In China

    Lenovo launched the Z5 Pro smartphone earlier this year in China. Now the company has announced the Z5 Pro GT which is a higher-specced variant of the former.

    Design

    The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has an all-glass front and rear with a sliding screen which conceals the dual front camera setup and the speakerphone. The smartphone has 6 double helix springs to drive its sliding mechanism. According to the company, the slider has a life cycle of up to 3,00,000 slides. The smartphone measures 155.12 x 73.04 x 9.3 mm and weighs in at 210 grams. The power button is placed on the right side of the handset while the volume rockers are placed on the left. For securely unlocking the device it has an in-display fingerprint sensor and it also supports facial unlocking technology. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT gets as all new back with carbon fiber like design. Like the regular variant, it also has dual rear cameras along with an LED flash.

    Specifications

    The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of  2340 x 1080 px. It features the Octa Core Snapdragon 855 SoC. It will be one of the first smartphones to feature this chipset. For photography, the device has dual 16 MP + 24 MP rear cameras which can capture 2160p videos @ 30fps. The front of the device also has dual 16 MP + 8 MP cameras which can record 1080p videos.

    The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT runs on the ZUI 10.0 which based on Android 9 Pie. For connectivity, the device has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It also has a proximity sensor, a gravity sensor, and an ambient light sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 3,350 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery. It also has Dolby Atmos support which provides a better and immersive sound experience. Most noteworthy, the device has a hardware-level security chip. The hardware chip stores sensitive user data like fingerprint information and banking details of the user.

    Price And Availability

    Also Read: Microsoft Launches Surface Go 2-in-1 PC In India

    The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is currently available for pre-order in China while the deliveries will commence from 24th January 2019. The price for the different variants of the smartphone is as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2698 CNY (around Rs 27,700)
    • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2998 CNY (around Rs 30,800)
    • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3398 CNY (around Rs 41,200)
    • 12 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM – 4398 CNY (around Rs 45,200)

     

  • Microsoft Launches Surface Go 2-in-1 PC In India

    Microsoft Launches Surface Go 2-in-1 PC In India

    Microsoft offers a wide range of laptops and touchscreen PC’s which carry the Microsoft Surface branding. These devices have a premium build with high-end features and are intended to set a benchmark for other Windows PC OEMs. Earlier this year, the company launched their cheapest 2-in-1 detachable notebook, the Surface Go in the US. The budget-oriented Surface Go has now been launched in India. As the name suggests, it is a 2-in-1 PC with a detachable keyboard that is sold separately. Like a lot of other companies, Microsoft has also chosen the online sales model for the Surface Go. The PC will be exclusively available on Flipkart and will be offered in two RAM + ROM configurations.

    Click Here To Buy The Microsoft Surface Go

    Design

    The Microsoft Go has a rectangular tile-like shape with an adjustable kickstand. It measures 245 x 176 x 8.3 mm and weighs in at 522 grams. The top side of the device houses the power button and the volume rockers while the bottom side houses the magnetic keyboard connector. The left side of the Surface Go houses the microSD expansion slot and the right side houses the 3.5 mm jack, USB Type-C port, and side firing dual speakers. The rear of the device has a 5 MP camera and a microphone pinhole. The PC also has an 8 MP autofocus camera for taking pictures and video conferencing.

    Specifications

    The Microsoft Go has a 10-inch LED display with a resolution of 1800 x 1200 px. For protection against scratches, the display also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The Microsoft Surface Go has dual 2 Watt stereo speakers with Dolby audio support. The touchscreen PC features the dual-core Intel 4415Y Pentium Gold processor that has a clock speed of 1.6 GHz. The Intel SoC also has integrated HD 615 graphics.

    In terms of connectivity, the Surface Go has Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 ac. It also has a variety of built-in sensors which include an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. The PC runs latest Windows 10 Home in S Mode and is powered by a 2 cell battery. According to Microsoft, the Surface Go can offer up to 9 hours of battery backup, depending on the usage pattern.

    Price, Colours, And Availability

    The Microsoft Surface Go is available in a single Grey colour variant. It is available for pre-order on Flipkart and the deliveries will commence on 27th December. It is offered in two RAM + ROM configurations for which the price is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 37,999
    • 8 GB + 128 GB – Rs 49,999

    Also Read: Huawei Nova 4 With In-display Camera Launched

    Another point worth mentioning is that the 64 GB variant has eMMC storage whereas the 128 GB variant gets an SSD. Both eMMC and SSD are types of NAND flash storage but the latter has higher read and write speeds.

    Click Here To Buy The Microsoft Surface Go

  • Mi A2 And Poco F1 Get Android Pie

    Mi A2 And Poco F1 Get Android Pie

    The Xiaomi Mi A2 has officially become the first phone by the smartphone manufacturer to receive the Android 9 Pie update. The rollout was first limited to a few Mi A2 devices. But, will start reaching almost all devices from the 18th of December. Additionally, the Poco F1 has also started recieving an update for MIUI 10, which brings in a lot of big fixes as well.

    Mi A2

    The rollout of the Pie update started a few days back and other Xiaomi devices have also been receiving scattered updates. This includes the Mi A2 Lite as well. A global rollout is expected to start in January 2019. However the original Mi A1 is yet to receive any definite date for the update. But, users should not be disheartened as some Mi A1 users had also reported receiving the update. Since these devices are part of the Android One program, it is but natural for them to receive the Android Pie update first.

    Poco F1

    The Poco F1 has started receiving a stable update for MIUI 10 based on Android Pie. This update was also reported by multiple users last week. The update brings big fixes to the Poco F1 along with google Lens integration. It also fixes several issued with Android Auto. A few other bug fixes are mentioned below.

    The update fixes the setting for turning off the screen automatically and also fixes the issues with the phone’s microphone. However, a lot of users are still reporting some issues even after the latest update. These include a Ambient display option in the settings, which apparently doesn’t work at all times. Some users also reported a touch lag. Other users also reported that the Google Assistant wasn’t responding to the “Ok Google” command at times. The company has mentioned that it will be releasing updates with fixes for these issues soon.

    Also Read : Xiaomi Redmi 7 Listed On TENAA

    While a select few Xiaomi phones have started receiving the latest Android 9 Pie operating system, majority of their phones are still running on older versions of Android. With most users having mid-range or budget smartphones from the company which do not get speedy updates, it is imperative that the smartphone giant does something about to speed up this process.

  • Huawei Nova 4 With In-display Camera Launched

    Huawei Nova 4 With In-display Camera Launched

    Huawei has launched the highly anticipated Nova 4 smartphone in China. It is the successor to the Huawei Nova 3 which was launched earlier. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone is its in-display camera cutout for the front-facing camera. It is the second smartphone after Samsung Galaxy A8s to have this feature.

    Design And Specs

    The Huawei Nova 4 has an all-front and rear glass build with a metal chassis. It measures 157 × 75.10 × 7.77 mm weighs in at 172 grams. On the front of the smartphone sits a 6.4-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2310 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 398 ppi. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Octa-Core Snapdragon Kirin 970 CPU along with the Mali G72 MP12 GPU.

    For photography, the Huawei Nova 4 has a 25 MP front camera and triple rear cameras. The smartphone is available in two different rear camera setups which are as follows:

    • 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP
    • 20 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP

    It is powered by a 3750 mAh battery and runs on EMUI 9.0.1 which is built on top of latest Android 9.0 Pie. In terms of connectivity, it has Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS, and a USB Type C-Port for charging and data syncing.

    The Huawei Nova 4 also has a bunch of sensors which include a gravity sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and a compass. For safely and securely unlocking the device it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

    Price, Colours And Storage Variants

     Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi 7 Listed On TENAA

    The Huawei Nova 4 is available in four different colour options which are Bright Black, Honey Red, Blue, and White. The device is available in single 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM configuration. The price of the two variants of the smartphone with different rear camera setup is as follows:

    • 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP- 3099 Yuan (around Rs 32,150)
    • 20 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP- 3399 Yuan (around Rs 35,200)

     

  • Google Maps Auto Rickshaw Will Calculate Time And Price Of The Ride

    Google Maps Auto Rickshaw Will Calculate Time And Price Of The Ride

    Google has been rolling out country specific features for a long time and it’s Maps feature is one of the best navigation tools in the world. While there are many India-specific features already available, a new feature that has been recently introduced can be extremely helpful for a lot of residents as well as travellers. The new feature allows you to see how long it will take to reach your destination in an auto rickshaw. It also shows the estimated cost for the travel. Indian auto rickshaws are infamous for not using their fare meter and overcharging. Many rickshaws use the fare meter and take tourists around a longer route to get an inflated fare. So we checked out the new feature on Google Maps and it is pretty cool! See how it works:

    First thing is to check if the Maps app is up-to-date or not. Then open the app and select the location you wish to visit.

     

    Second step is to select the mode of transport. Since the default is always a car or four wheeler, select the ‘Public transport’ section. This looks like a Train symbol which is on the right of the ‘Bike’.

    Scroll to the bottom half of the screen on Google Maps and you will see an ‘Auto’ option in the ‘Other Options’ section. It shows the approximate cost and time taken for the journey.

    You can also find different options for Taxi aggregators such as Ola, Uber and Meru cabs which show the estimated cost and allow you to directly jump to the respective apps for booking.

    While the Auto feature in Google Maps is currently available in Delhi, the country’s capital, we hope Google rolls the feature out to other cities soon.

  • Xiaomi Redmi 7 Listed On TENAA

    Xiaomi Redmi 7 Listed On TENAA

    A mystery smartphone from Xiaomi has been spotted on TENAA. The smartphone carries the model number M1901F9T. Although the name of the device is not yet confirmed, this could be a Redmi 7-series smartphone. Like the Redmi 6, it also has a display with a notch up top. The listing also reveals some specifications about the upcoming device.

    Specifications

    The Xiaomi smartphone which is codenamed  M1901F9T has a 5.84-inch display with a high screen-to-body ratio. The front of the device also seems to have a tiny waterdrop notch that houses the front-facing selfie camera. The right side of the smartphone harbors the power button and volume rockers while the left side is free from any switches. The rear of the smartphone has a glass back which houses the fingerprint sensor and a dual camera setup with an LED flash.

    The Xiaomi smartphone measures 147.76 × 71.89 × 7.8 mm and is powered by a 2,900 mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE while it is also expected to have other standard options like Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth. Other specifications like the CPU, GPU, and camera resolution is unavailable. If it is the successor to the Redmi 6 Pro, the former is expected to have better specifications than the latter.

    Redmi 6 Specifications

    Also Read: PUBG Reveals Vikendi Map Release Date

    • Display: 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution.
    • Operating System: MIUI 9 on Android 8.1 (Oreo)
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz octa-core Helio P22.
    • RAM: 3/4 GB RAM.
    • Storage: 32/64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 256GB.
    • Rear Cameras: 12 MP and 5 MP rear cameras, 5 MP front-facing camera.
    • Selfie Camera: 8 MP
    • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
    • Battery: 3,500mAh battery.
    • Dimensions: 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm
    • Weight: 146 g

     

  • Samsung Granted Patent For 3D Hologram Display

    Samsung Granted Patent For 3D Hologram Display

    Earlier this year, Samsung had filed a patent for a Hologram reproducing display which has now been granted. The patents were submitted to WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) and USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office). The patent was published on 29th November and it explains how a 3D image can be projected on the screen.

    How Does It Work?

    The display has a relay lens which contains a series of microlenses. The relay lens has a spatial light modulator (SLM) with a filter which ensures the hologram pattern is correctly reproduced. By using the intervention of light, a high-quality holographic image can be projected. The patent is well comprehended and it explains in detail how various lenses are used to project the image.

    Will We See It?

    It is hard to predict when a Samsung smartphone with this display technology will be officially released. Although the patent shows concrete evidence that Samsung can make the technology work, packing this technology into a fully functional smartphone will take some time.

    3D Displays From Other Companies

    A lot of companies in the past have experimented with 3D Hologram displays but nobody has been successful to make it mainstream. Earlier this year, Red showcased their Hydrogen One smartphone which can produce a 3D image without having to use a pair of 3D glasses. The 3D images are just displayed on the screen and not projected in the air.

    Also Read: iPhone Ban In China To Be Lifted Due To iOS Update

    Additionally, Microsoft had showcased a pair of mixed reality glasses which is called HoloLens. The HoloLens is a fully untethered VR headset with which the users can experience 3D holographic images. The level of immersion enables new forms of computing in which the user’s desktop could be the living room.

  • iPhone Ban In China To Be Lifted Due To iOS Update

    iPhone Ban In China To Be Lifted Due To iOS Update

    Apple and Qualcomm have been engaged in a patent war. Earlier this month, Qualcomm won a legal battle against Apple in China. A Chinese court found Apple guilty of violating two patents which are held by Qualcomm. The court’s ruling will restrict Apple from importing and selling certain iPhone models in the country. The restricted devices include smartphones ranging between the iPhone 6S and the iPhone X models.  The patents are related to navigating apps on a touch screen and resizing photos. But according to Apple, they can easily resolve the issue and comply with the court’s ruling.

    Apple’s Solution

    Both the patents restricting Apple from importing and selling iPhones in China are software related. Therefore, the company can easily seed a software update for the affected iPhone models. Post the update, the smartphone will comply with Qualcomm’s patents resulting in the ban being lifted. The software update from Apple will start rolling out, starting this week.

    Also Read: Top Free Android Games For The Month Of December

    Furthermore, Apple has already filed for a reconsideration request. The company also said that a ban on iPhones would impact its Chinese suppliers and consumers as well as the tax revenue it pays to the authorities. If the ban is not lifted, the plummeting sales of the iPhone would take another jab. Most notably, China is a very crucial market for Apple. They are Apple’s third largest market after the US and Europe. China accounted for 19% of Apple’s total revenue in the last quarter.

  • Google Files Patent To Make Foldable Displays Durable

    Google Files Patent To Make Foldable Displays Durable

    Google is a company that is not limited to one particular field or industry. Being in the hardware space for a long time with devices like Nexus and Pixel phones, Pixel tablets and such the company has recently filed for a patent that intends to improve the durability of foldable displays. It seems that the patent is not meant for just one single device but it rethinks how foldable displays are made and operate. The patent details three different types of solutions which can improve the durability of a foldable display panel.

    Limitations Of Foldable Displays

    The currently showcased displays by major companies like Samsung and LG make use of flexible material that is engineered to have high tensile and compressive strength. Every flexible display is rated to bend to a certain degree without experiencing permanent damage. If the display is bent beyond that degree it loses its capability to retract to its original state. Google, however has filed patents for three mechanisms that approach this issue from a completely different perspective.

    Google’s Patents

    The patent filed by Google includes three different approaches to making a highly durable foldable display.

    • Low Stretch Fibres- The first type of display has an additional layer of stretchable fibres. The stretchable fibres prevent it from bending after a certain degree. It involves arranging the low stretch fibres in such a manner that ensure that they reach their limit of elasticity before the display is bent beyond its minimum bend radius.
    • Memory Metal Display- This patent has thin wires of a memory metal which is arranged in a grid layout behind the actual display panel. Memory metal is a metal alloy which when bent has the ability to restore back to its original state when one exposes it to a certain temperature. In simple words, attaching such a metal mesh to a foldable display will allow it to spring back to its unfolded state.

    • Non-Newtonian Fluid Display- A non-newtonian fluid is a fluid that does not follow Newton’s law of viscosity. That is constant viscosity independent of stress. Such gel or fluid can be infused with electro-active materials like polymer-metal composites. Electric current and voltage can be used to limit the bending radius of screens having this fluid. Therefore allowing companies to make foldable displays that have a high durability.

    The patents are just a concept as of now. But the ideas look promising and can be shaped into real life future technologies.

  • Here Is Why The Galaxy F Will Cost Over $1800

    Here Is Why The Galaxy F Will Cost Over $1800

    Samsung had previously showcased their foldable phone which will reportedly be called the Galaxy F. The smartphone with a foldable display is set to launch in the first half of 2019. Previously analysts claimed that the smartphone will carry a price tag of upwards 1500$ and the latest BOM (Bill Of Materials) strengthens that claim.

    BOM Revelations

    The BOM report is sourced from a Korean research agency, CGS-CIMB. It reveals that the display or the touch module of the Galaxy F will be its priciest component. In comparison to the iPhone XS Max, the display of the Galaxy F will cost 218 USD while the screen on the former costs only 120 USD. Other significantly expensive components include the application processor (SoC) and the memory. The Galaxy F is expected to have the latest Qualcomm 855 processor and 8/10 GB of RAM.

    On the other hand, iPhone XS Max only has 4 GB of RAM. The price of both the processor and memory on the Galaxy F is about two times as that of the iPhone XS Max. The costs of all these components add up to a total BOM cost of 636 USD which in itself is quite high compared to the Galaxy S9+ and the iPhone XS Max.

    Why 1800 USD Retail Price?

    Also Read: Samsung Files Patents For New Notch Designs

    The question is obvious that why does a smartphone that costs 636 USD in parts is sold for 1800 USD. As the 636 USD, BOM does not include other costs like advertisements, assembly, and shipping. Gross margins on smartphones from the past reveal that companies need to maintain a profit margin of 55% to 65%. And a 65% gross margin on the Galaxy F comes out to 1800 USD justifying the claims of analysts.

  • Five Tech Gadgets We Wish Were Available In India

    Five Tech Gadgets We Wish Were Available In India

    India is one of the fastest growing markets for technology as the developing nation has a huge population with disposable income and they are not wary of spending on new technology. If we look back, there was a time when we hardly received any new tech. Heck! India skipped out on technology like the Answering Machines and Pagers for the mass market. People who could afford it were few and far between. But the scenario has changed and the tech companies now put immense focus on emerging markets such as India. But there are still a few gadgets and tech innovations that we wish came to India. They may be introduced to the Indian market at a later date but they aren’t available just yet.

    Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop

    The budget gaming laptop that everyone wanted Xiaomi to introduce to India still hasn’t arrived on the country’s shores yet. If anything, India is known to be a price sensitive market and this laptop is extremely budget friendly. It comes in different variants for every budget. The laptop is a 15.6-inch device that sports a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 or i5 CPU, a 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD and either an Nvidia GTX 1060 or an Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti. The i7/GTX1060 variant sports a 16GB RAM, while the i5/1050Ti variant is coupled with 8GB of RAM. The 16GB of RAM + GTX 1060 model costs CNY 8,999 (Rs 93695 Approx) while the 8GB of RAM + 1050 Ti model costs just CNY 5,999 (Rs 62459 Approx). This is dirt cheap if we compare it to other gaming laptops of similar specs available in the market.

    Amazon Echo Wall Clock

    Amazon has introduced a lot of home products in the Indian market and all the products have done quite well. Even though smart home products are something that not Indians are completely familiar with, the Echo devices have done quite well. Amazon launched a smart wall clock recently that connects to your Echo device.

    You can set the timer using your Alexa-powered smart speaker and the lights around the rim of the clock will light up to show you how much time is left. The use of this can be a little narrow for users but it can be useful to some. People who are working in household settings, people who are working under strict deadlines, bachelors who are forgetful and people working in the kitchen can all benefit from it. One can set up the clock in their kitchen or on top of their study table or desk and keep a track of time and set timers to achieve certain goals. The price of the clock is $30, which directly converted translates to around Rs 2157.

    Huawei’s FreeBuds 2 Pro

    Wireless earbuds tech is in vogue and we cannot deny the fact that they are here to stay. After Apple launched their Apple AirPods, every other smartphone manufacturers have launched their version. Huawei recently launched the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro. But unfortunately there is no news as to when it will be available in India, if at all. This earphone features bone conduction technology, supports wireless charging and has 13nm drivers. The design is eerily similar to the Apple AirPods right down to the  earphone case. One can sue the Huawei Mate 20 Pro to charge the earphones through reverse charging as well. It costs CNY 999 which roughly translates to Rs 10,401.

    Google Pixel Slate

    Apple recently launched the all new iPad Pro in India and it is absolutely beautiful to look at. However, Google has not paid too much heed to their tablet division in India with the Pixel Slate still not available in the market. The Pixel Slate has four different variants with Intel Celeron processor and 4/8 GB RAM with 32/64GB RAM variant starting at £549 (Rs 49702 Approx) being the cheapest one. The fully specced out version of the tablet with 8th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor and 16 GB RAM, 256GB storage will set you back £1,549 (Rs 140235 Approx). It might be the case that Google does not see the product fit for the Indian market or may very well introduce this tech wonder to India at a later date but we sure hope that it does hit Indian shores soon.

    Tesla Model 3

    The last one on our list is every car enthusiast and environmentalist’s dream. Tesla has been manufacturing battery powered cars for years now but it still hasn’t come to India. Unlike most car manufacturers, who can just set up a business in India and make and manufacture their products, a Tesla requires planning, help from the government and a lot of infrastructure setup throughout the country. The cars, since they run on electricity, need to have charging points spread across the country. In a country where there are places that hasn’t even received electricity even in 2018, Tesla might be a distant dream. Many countries, Norway being the prime example, have different  government schemes.  These schemes provide exemptions and rebates to people buying electric cars. But it seems like there is no such plan, at least in the near future in India.

    The Tesla Model 3 is the latest addition to Tesla’s lineup and features a 310 mile range, 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.3 seconds and claims to have the most refined design and engineering among other cars in the category. If we do end up on Tesla’s radar and if the government is indeed trying to bring the pollution down by encouraging customers to buy electric cars, we might find a lot of Tesla buyers in the country.

     

  • Samsung Files Patents For New Notch Designs

    Samsung Files Patents For New Notch Designs

    Samsung held a developers conference last month where they showcased a variety of display notch designs. The designs included an Infinity-O, Infinity-U, and Infinity-V display notch designs. On December 10, Samsung launched the Galaxy A8s smartphone which has an Infinity-O display. The smartphone has a lateral cutout in the display for the front-facing selfie camera. Samsung has also filed patents for six other notch designs. The new patents seem to be a combination of the Infinity-O and the Infinity-U display notch designs.

    New Notch Designs 

    Samsung filed the patents for six new notch designs to the KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office) which were granted on 10 December 2018. According to the patents, the height of the notch varies as per different models. Out of the six designs, the notch in four patents is placed below the bezel. While two patents reveal notches that are partly integrated into the bezel. The patent number 3 in this list has a “U” shaped cutout above the top bezel. Although its purpose is unclear as of now, it might be used to attach an accessor or this could be the earpiece of the phone. Certainly, these patents are of less importance to the end customer, it provides vital insight into the design language what future smartphones will look like.

    Also Read: MediaTek launches Helio P90 SoC With APU 2.0

    The first Samsung smartphones with the Infinity-U and the Infinity-V display will launch in 2019. In the future, the notch can evolve into something like the ones on these patents. According to the source manufacturing smartphones with these types of notch designs are comparatively cheaper. Therefore, these notch designs are likely to be seen on midrange and budget smartphones. Samsung is not only gearing up to adopt the notch but they are also planning to bring them to the mass market.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10: What To Expect

    Samsung Galaxy S10: What To Expect

    Earlier this week, a news website broke the news for Samsung’s latest flagship phone’s release dates, specifications, sizes as well as UK prices. Since then, there has been leak after leak and several renders have also shown up on the internet. Being the 10th anniversary Galaxy product, everyone expected the phone to look drastically different. Many also assumed that it would have a folding display. But according to leaks, the phone is slated for launch at a Samsung Unpacked event beforeMobile World Congress 2019. The event is scheduled for the 20th of February. The leaks came directly from a trusted source of the said news website and they have verified the source as well.

    Earlier renders of the Galaxy S10 before the leaks
    Specifications

    The leaks also suggest that the S10 will be available in three different versions. These include a regular version, a Plus version, and a flat version. The regular version and Plus version will feature curved displays while the flat version will have a non- curved or flat display. All the three phones will have the Infinity- O display. This design was patented by Samsung recently and features a camera cutout at the front of the screen. This gets rid of the notch that every other phone comes with these days.

    This is also less obtrusive when it comes to media consumption such as videos or gaming. The phone will also feature an Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor, unlike the optical ones that we see on most phones, is said to read fingerprints using ultrasonic waves. It supposedly reads the ridges of the fingers in 3D. There will also be a three camera setup at the back with three different focal length lenses, namely standard, wide and tele.

    Also Read: Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Prototype Seen In Video

    Price, Screen Size And Availability

    The Galaxy S10 will feature the newly showcased One UI over Android Pie. The One UI is specially made to help users to use the phone easily with one hand. Coming to the size of the screen, the three variants will be 5.8 inch for the Lite variant, 6.1 for the standard variant and 6.4 for the Plus variant. Interestingly, the storage sizes have also been leaked along with the price for the UK market. The 5.8-inch Lite version of the S10 will feature 128GB of storage and retail at £669.

    The standard 6.1-inch screen will be available in two sizes. The 128GB will be priced at £799 and the 512GB storage variant will cost £999 in the UK. The Galaxy S10 Plus is going to boast of a lot of different variants with a lot of storage options. There  will be a 128GB version for £899 and a 512GB version at £1099. There also will be a one terabyte Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for a whopping £1399. The S10+ will compete with the iPhone XS Max which has a price tag of £1,449 for their 512GB variant in the UK.

  • Nokia 8.1 Launched In India

    Nokia 8.1 Launched In India

    Five days after it’s global launch in Dubai, Nokia has launched the Nokia 8.1 in India. Read on to find out what the specifications, price and availability are for India.

    Specifications And Design

    The Nokia 8.1 is a bigger version of the Nokia 8 Sirocco and features a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC, along with the Adreno 616 GPU. This will be paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It features a 6.18-inch screen with a 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a 2246 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 403 ppi. It also receives extra protection from the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone has a modest 3,500 mAh Li-Ion battery. Since it is a new launch, as a result, it will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.

    On the camera front the phone has dual rear and single front camera set up. The rear cameras feature 12 MP and 13 MP sensors and can shoot 2160p videos at 30fps. The front 20 MP sensor can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps. The rear camera lenses are made by Zeiss optics. The camera also has the ‘Bothie’ feature, which allows simultaneous photo/video shooting. In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 8.1 has all the basic connectivity solutions like 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and has a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing.  Above all the 3.5mm audio jack is also making an appearance for all the audiophiles.

    Price, Colours and Availability

    The phone is quite lightweight and measures in at 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm and weighs in at 180 grams. It will be available in three different colours namely Blue/Silver, Steel/Copper and Iron/Steel. The Nokia 8.1 will be available at Rs 26,999 in India and is available through Nokia’s own website as well as Amazon. It will be available from December 21, 2018 but is already available for pre-booking at Nokia’s website.

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