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Budget Oriented Nokia 1 Plus With Android Go Launched

At an event held in Barcelona, HMD global unveiled several Android smartphones which include the remarkable Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 and the Nokia 1 Plus. The Nokia 1 Plus is the successor to the Nokia 1 which was launched last year. Out of the newly launched smartphones, the Nokia 1 Plus is the most affordable and is targetted towards the budget segment.

Nokia 1 Plus Design and Specifications

The Nokia 1 Plus has a classic design with a 5.45 inch display on the front. The display of the device is surrounded by narrow bezels on the top and bottom while the left and right bezels are negligible. Like its siblings, the top bezel of the Nokia 1 Plus house the Nokia branding, earpiece grille, ambient light sensor, and front facing camera that uses a sensor with 5 MP resolution.

The rear panel of the Nokia 1 Plus is made out of plastic with easy to grip texture. Noteworthy, the rear panel of the device is swappable and users can buy separate panels of different colours dependent on their choice. The rear of the device harbours the Nokia branding, 8 MP autofocus camera with flash and slit for the loudspeaker. The smartphone is kitted with the ‘Mediatek 6739WW’ chipset which consists of quad-core CPU and PowerVR GE8100 GPU. The quad CPUs use Cortex A53 cores which are clocked at 1.5 GHz.

The Nokia 1 Plus has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of inbuilt memory. It also supports memory expansion upto 128 GB via a microSD card which uses SIM 2 slot in the dual SIM hybrid tray. The smartphone runs on the Go edition of Android 9 Pie operating system which is developed to run smoothly on devices with low end specifications. It is powered by a 2500 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted Micro USB port.

Connectivity options on the Nokia 1 Plus include 3.5 mm audio jack, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and GLONASS. The sensors present on the smartphone include proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and gravity sensor.

Nokia 1 Plus Price and Colour Options

Also Read: Foldable Huawei Mate X With Falcon Wing Design Launched

The newly launched Nokia 1 Plus is available in three colour options which include Black, Red and Blue. The smartphone is available at a price of US $ 99 (around Rs 7000).

February 25, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView With Penta Rear Cameras Is Now Official

Nokia has launched the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView which is the world’s first smartphone with a penta camera setup. The device was unveiled at an event which was held in Barcelona, Spain. Nokia has partnered with a company called Light to develop both the software and hardware aspects of the newly launched device’s camera.

Nokia 9 PureView Design and Features

The Nokia 9 PureView has an elegant design with an aluminium chassis and glass front and rear. It measures 155 x 75 x 8 mm and tips the scale at 172 grams. On the front of the device sits a 5.99 inch Plastic OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 px and pixel density of 538 ppi. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio and supports always on functionality like the Google Pixel 3. The left and right bezels around the display of Nokia 9 PureView are negligible while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel carries Nokia branding, earpiece grille and a 20 MP front facing selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. For safely and swiftly unlocking the handset, it also has an in display fingerprint sensor.

The front and rear panel of the Nokia 9 PureView is laminated with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which protects it against scratches and accidental drops. The rear panel of the smartphone carries the Nokia branding, Android One logo and its key highlighting feature, the penta camera setup. The rear camera setup consist of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors. Two support its camera prowess it also has three microphones which support spatial audio recording.

The Nokia 9 PureView runs on latest Android 9 Pie and the Android One logo at its rear states that the device is guaranteed to receive latest android updates for at least two years. It is powered by 3,320 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port and it also supports Qi wireless charging. In terms of memory and storage, the device has 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Another noteworthy feature of the smartphone is its Qualcomm aptX support. The aptX audio codec significantly reduces the bit rate of audio file while still preserving its quality. Connectivity options on the Nokia 9 PureView include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and GLONASS. The smartphone has a whole host of sensors which include gravity sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, barometer, hall sensor and haptic vibrator.

Nokia 9 PureView Price, Colours and Availability

Also Read: Foldable Huawei Mate X With Falcon Wing Design Launched

The Nokia 9 PureView is available in a single Midnight Blue colour option and is priced at US $ 699 (around Rs 49,500). Interested consumers can pre book the smartphone and deliveries will commence in the month of April.

February 24, 2019
Foldable Huawei Mate X With Falcon Wing Design Launched

Chinese electronics giant, Huawei in an event held in Barcelona has launched its first foldable smartphone called Mate X. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold which was launched on 20th of February, the Mate X folds on the outside which the company is referring as ‘Falcon Wing Design’. Noteworthy, the foldable smartphone is also 5G compatible which is the latest standard in communication technology.

Huawei Mate X Design and Features

The Huawei Mate X has an ultramodern design with front glass and rear metal construction. The device when in its folded state is 11 mm thick and only 5 mm thick when in unfolded state. The right side of the smartphone accommodates the power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor and volume rockers. It has an 8 inch foldable display that has a resolution of 2480 x 2200 px and 8:7.1 aspect ratio. However, when in folded state the single foldable display can be used as dual front and rear displays. The front display measures 6.6 inch with 2480 x 1148 px with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The rear display on the other hand measures 6.38 inch with 2480 x 892 px resolution and an unconventional aspect ratio of 25:9.

The Mate X has a Leica optics equipped triple camera setup which is vertically placed on the right edge of the rear of the smartphone. Intriguingly, the triple camera setup on is also used to take selfies as the rear display can be used as control for the camera shutter. The bottom of the smartphone houses dual microphone pinholes, loudspeaker grille, and a USB Type-C port which can be used for charging and data syncing.

The Mate X is kitted with the Kirin 980 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and is also featured on smartphones like the Mate 20 lineup and Honor View20. The chipset consists of an Octa-CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The foldable Mate X is powered by dual batteries which have a combined capacity of 4500 mAh and are present in either halves of the handset. Noteworthy, it is the world’s first smartphone that can be charged with 55 watts of power. Furthermore, the 55 w charger shipped with the Mate X can also be used to charge other USB Type-C compatible devices including laptops. To safeguard both the device’s complex hinge mechanism and its screen against scratches, the company has also designed a case for it. Like the Galaxy Fold, it also supports multi task interaction which means the user can simultaneously run two or more application on the device.

Mate X Price and Availability

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10+ Unboxing And Hands On Video

The revolutionary Mate X is targeted towards the premium customers and its price tag reflects the same. The device is available in a single 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM variant which is priced at € 2299 (Rs. 1,80,869). Huawei has not provided a specific date of its availability but it will be available for purchase sometime in the month of June or July this year.

February 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Unboxing And Hands On Video
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year. It packs a ton of fresh features and upgrades, which makes it a strong contender in the flagship niche of smartphones in the year 2019. The device was launched along with the Galaxy S10 and S10e at the Galaxy Unpacked 19 Event which was held in San Francisco on February 20.

Inside The Box

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- Samsung Galaxy S10+
- Data Cable
- Travel Adapter
- Ejector Pin
- USB Connector (OTG)
- AKG Headset
- Quick Start Guide
- Clear Cover
- Protective Film
Design And Display

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ features a 6.4 inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display. Featuring an edge-to-edge HDR+ display that tapers towards the edges, the screen has a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 522 ppi. The display on the smartphone has a 19:9 aspect ratio. The front and the back of the smartphone have Corning Gorilla Glass to safeguard it from scratches and accidental drops. The Galaxy S10+ is offered in two different finishes which include glass and ceramic. Regardless of the material choice, both variants have a premium look.

The right side of the device houses the power/lock button, while the left side of the phone houses the volume rockers and the dedicated Bixby button which can also be remapped as per the user’s convenience. The S10+ weighs 175 g for the glass version and 198 g for the ceramic version. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is retained by Samsung and is placed at the bottom of the handset along with the USB Type C port and loudspeaker grille. The SIM card slot is present at the top of the smartphone which can either house two nano SIM cards or one SIM and microSD card.

Specifications And Memory

The US/China variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the Kryo 485 octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. On the other hand, the EMEA version of the device runs on Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 SoC consisting of an octa-core CPU and Mali G76 MP12 GPU.

Camera

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The camera is one of the highlighting features of the Samsung Galaxy S10+. The device has a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 12MP (f/1.5- f/2.4) primary sensor, 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor, and a third 16 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor. In terms of the front camera, it has a combination of a 10 MP (f/1.9) sensor and an 8MP (f/2.2) sensor both of which are housed in the punch-hole display. The device can also capture 2160p videos at 60 fps from the rear cameras and 2160p videos from the front cameras.

Features, Price, And Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the first smartphone ever to feature an ultrasonic in display fingerprint sensor. In addition, the device has 3D face scanning technology for quickly and securely unlocking the device. The Galaxy S10+ is powered by a 4100 mAh battery, which supports both fast charging and wireless charging at maximum 15 w. The device also supports reverse wireless charging called ‘Powershare’, enabling the user to charge other ‘Powershare supported’ devices by placing them on the rear of the smartphone. Moreover, the premium smartphone is IP68 certified that makes it dust and water resistant.

The Galaxy S10+ is available in three storage variants which include a 6GB+128GB version, an 8GB+512GB version, and the limited edition 12GB+1TB variant. The two base variants of are available in four colour options which include Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, and Prism Blue colour options. The 12GB+1TB storage variant of the device is available in Ceramic Black and Ceramic white colour options. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will go live on sale in India on the 8th of March.

Also Read: DxOMark Ranks Xiaomi Mi 9 As The Best Video Shooter, Samsung Galaxy S10+ Best For Selfies

The prices of different variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ in India are as follows
- 8GB + 128GB : Rs 73,900
- 8GB + 512GB : Rs. 91,900
- 12GB + 1TB : Rs. 1,17,900
To sweeten up the deal, Samsung is giving away a free pair of wireless Galaxy Buds with the smartphone.
February 24, 2019
OPPO Shows Off Its 10x Lossless Zoom Technology

Oppo held its ‘Get Closer’ event in Barcelona on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 on February 23 to show what it has been working on. The company showed off its camera module with 10x Lossless Zoom technology for smartphones and its plans on developing the 5G technology along with Qualcomm and carriers from around the world.

Oppo Innovation Event

Oppo started the event by unveiling the world’s first 10x lossless zoom camera module for smartphones. This will provide ten times optical zoom without losing any significant image quality. According to the company, to accommodate a sensor capable of 10x zoom, the size of it needs to be at least 15mm thick. It says they have achieved this capability in a sensor size equal to the one found on the R17 Pro smartphone. The company claims that it had to make the sensor size smaller by using a ‘Periscope Module’ in placing the lenses. It also used a ‘D-Cut’ optical lens, which is “like making two parallel cuts on a circular lens”. This design will reduce the thickness of the lens whilst still producing the desired optical performance.

Oppo has achieved this technology in a triple rear camera setup containing a 48MP main sensor, a wide-angle sensor and the aforementioned telephoto sensor. The telephoto sensor is capable of taking shots varying in focal lengths from 16mm to 160mm, thus giving the users 10x lossless zoom capability. The lens, to avoid a quality loss while taking images, also has Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The company has announced that a device with this technology will be launched in Q2 of this year.

Also read: Galaxy A10, A30, A50 Launch Imminent States Samsung’s Website

Oppo at the event also announced its plans for 5G, the new mobile communication standard. The company claims that it is actively working with Qualcomm in developing a 5G capable smartphone running on the Snapdragon 855 SoC and featuring the X50 modem. The company also revealed that it has successfully tested a 5G ready prototype late last year based on the Oppo Find X smartphone. According to senior executives, the company will further partner with telecom operators around the world to bring this technology in smartphones this year. All the new technologies announced at the event are expected to make their way into the real world products soon.

February 23, 2019
Oppo Working On A Foldable Phone With Pop Up Camera Claims Patent

Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo has slowly emerged as a leader in mobile phone technologies. In the year 2018, the company launched the Oppo Find X smartphone that was laden with remarkable features like a motorised camera slider and 50w SuperVOOC flash charge. Freshly granted patents claim that the company is developing yet another praiseworthy smartphone with a foldable display and a pop up selfie camera.

The Conception Of Foldable Smartphones

Ever since the inception of smartphones, the maximum number of devices have had a rigid form factor. Over the years, several OEMs have proposed smartphones with a flexible form factor to pack in a large display on a device with a small footprint. None of the devices launched in the past were polished enough to be adopted by the mass audience. However, it seems modern day foldable smartphones can turn the table for such devices. Earlier this month Samsung had launched its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold which will be available for purchase from 26 April this year. Numerous smartphone makers like Huawei, LG and Xiaomi are also expected to soon join the foldable phone bandwagon. Oppo being a competitive company cannot miss out on the industry that is likely to explode soon.

Oppo’s Patent Revelations

The patent granted to Oppo exhibits a futuristic smartphone with a foldable display. Noteworthy, the display on the Oppo smartphone folds on the outside which is unlike the freshly launched Samsung Galaxy Fold. The device when in its unfolded state turns into a large screen tablet that has minimal bezels. The exceptional feature of the device is its pop up selfie camera which is similar to Vivo’s V15 Pro.

The hinge on the rear side of the device is reminiscent of the Royole Flexpai. It seems to be made out of a pliable material which will provide the device with its foldable ability. The left half of the device has a ridge-like contour that accounts for the camera module. While the right half has an indentation which will make up for the camera module ridge when in the folded state. The patent also reveals that the bottom side of the device is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack, microphone pinhole, loudspeaker grille and cutout for a connector.

Launch Date

Also Read: Galaxy A10, A30, A50 Launch Imminent States Samsung’s Website

Unfortunately, Oppo has not announced the launch date of its first foldable smartphone. Nevertheless, it is assumed that the company will soon launch a device with this form factor.

February 23, 2019

Galaxy A10, A30, A50 Launch Imminent States Samsung’s Website

Earlier this month, three unreleased smartphones from Samsung which include the Galaxy A10, A30 and A50 were leaked online. A tweet posted on the company’s Twitter account verifies that the leaked smartphones certainly exist and they will launch soon.

New Members Of Galaxy A Series

Are you ready to meet the coolest new action phones? Stay tuned for the all-new #GalaxyA series. #ReadyAction
To know more visit: https://t.co/KQ62ae5YfC pic.twitter.com/8VzOiW2iSA
— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) February 22, 2019

The Tweet shared by Samsung boasts of smartphones with appreciable photo and video performance. In addition to the Tweet, a new webpage on Samsung’s website has also come into existence. According to the webpage, the new members of the Galaxy A series will have a focus on photography with features including an Ultra Wide camera, Slow-Mo video and hyper-lapse photography. The upcoming Galaxy A smartphones will also support fast charging and will have an Infinity notch display. Samsung has also shared images of the unreleased smartphones which look attractive and contemporary.

Galaxy A50, A30 and A10 Looks

All three smartphones have a high screen to body ratio display with an Infinity notch that house the selfie camera. Another characteristic that is standard amongst the Galaxy A trio is the right side mounted power button and volume rockers. The Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 have an Infinity U notch while the Galaxy A10 has an Infinity V notch.

The Galaxy A30 has a white coloured back panel which houses the company branding and triple rear camera setup. The images do not exhibit a visible fingerprint sensor on either side of the device. So, it is likely to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor which was previously claimed in a leak.

The Galaxy A30 has a blue coloured rear panel which is occupied by a fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup. The most affordable smartphone out of the three, the Galaxy A10 has a black coloured rear panel which houses a single camera sensor with an LED flash. Also, the Galaxy A10 does not have any type of biometric recognition sensor.

Galaxy A50, A30, A10 Specifications and Launch Date

Features	Galaxy A50	Galaxy A30	Galaxy A10
Design	3D Glossy Platic	3D Glossy Platic	Glossy Platic
Colours	Black, White, Blue	Black, White, Blue	Black, Gold
Display Size and Resolution	6.4-inch 2340 x 1080 px sAMOLED 19.5:9	6.4-inch 2340 x 1080 px sAMOLED 19.5:9	6.2-inch HD+
Infinity Display	Infinity U	Infinity U	Infinity V
Front Camera	25 MP F2.0	16 MP F1.9	5 MP F1.9
Rear Camera	25 MP 5 MP 8 MP	16 MP 5 MP	13 MP
Processor	Exynos 9610 Octa-Core 2.3 GHz	Exynos 7904 Octa-Core 1.8 GHz	Exynos 7884B Octa-Core 1.6 GHz
RAM + Storage	4 GB + 64 GB 6 GB + 128 GB	3 GB + 32 GB 4 GB + 64 GB	3 GB + 32 GB
Expandable	upto 512 GB	upto 512 GB	N/A
Battery	4000 mAh Type-C 15 W Fast Charging	4000 mAh Type-C 15 W Fast Charging	4000 mAh Micro-USB 5 W Charging
Dimensions	158.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm	158.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm	155.6 x 75.6 x 7.94 mm
Fingerprint Sensor	In-Display	Rear Mounted	N/A

Also Read: Nokia 9 Camera Sample Spotted On Instagram, Looks Amazing

Samsung is yet to announce the launch date of the three smartphones. According to reports and leaks, the smartphone will be launched in the month of March.

February 23, 2019

Tesla Model 3 Was The Best Selling Electric Vehicle Of 2018

When Tesla introduced the Model 3 in 2016, it was touted to be the most economical car the company had ever made. In the beginning, the vehicle was said to start at the US $35,000 price tag, which hasn’t been achieved since. Regardless of the pricing, the car was still the lowest-costing Tesla available. Because of the company’s reputation and the recent production increase, the Tesla Model 3 was the world’s best selling Electric Vehicle (EV) in the year 2018.

The Rising Demand For Electric Vehicles

According to a data firm, Tesla sold about 138,000 Model 3’s last year. This is higher than the Nissan Leaf (85,000) and BAIC’s flagship SUV (92,000) or any other automaker in the year. The company has also recently started deliveries to the European markets recently, and just started deliveries in China. Interestingly, China is the largest market in the world for electric cars; so the continuation of Tesla’s success remains critical to how well it performs in the country.

Reports estimate that with the increase in production and entering these two markets in the year 2019, Tesla may see an increase in the sales figures by almost 1,00,000. But there seems to be a problem, as the company has increased production, some analysts have claimed that the demand for the popular EV will see a continuous decline this year. This may be a problem in the US, but not in many markets otherwise. Another problem the carmaker may face will be the ever-increasing competition in the space. China has seen new players in the segments fare significantly well in the past few years.

Also read: Sony Partners With Light To Make Multi-Camera Modules For Smartphones

Tesla is also expected to unveil its newest Electric SUV, the alleged Model Y sometime later this year. This is expected to compete with the Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes EQC, and the Audi E-Tron SUV. The vehicles by Tesla are known for their cutting-edge technology and longer mile range on a single charge; so the SUV is expected to do well just like its other siblings. Also, the company is gearing up production to supply the early adopters of the electric supercar Roadster 2.0; which is scheduled for deliveries next year.

February 23, 2019
Nokia 9 Camera Sample Spotted On Instagram, Looks Amazing

Nokia is will soon launch several smartphones which include the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 1 Plus, and Nokia 6.2. The company has scheduled its press conference on the 24th of February in Barcelona which is a day before the MWC 2019 kicks off. A senior Nokia executive has shared an admirable picture of a scenic landscape on Instagram which was captured and edited on the Nokia 9 PureView.

About The Camera Sample

The image has been geotagged in Scotland, and it shows an amazing landscape with a variety of exposure and light settings in the same picture. The picture intends to display the capabilities of Penta Camera Module present in the Nokia 9 PureView. Going by the initial impressions, the device might just secure a spot in the tight niche of extraordinary smartphone cameras in the market.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuL3OeOA20u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Since Instagram doesn’t allow images of over 1080 pixels to be uploaded, the image’s compression might deprive users of some important aspects of the picture. Nonetheless, the composition can be appreciated owing to the crisp colour balance, darkness and highlights.

Nokia’s Penta lens setup has been the talk of the town since its revelation last year. With a distinctive arrangement, the 5 camera lenses may use computational photography to generate high quality images. The HMD Global owned brand teamed up with Zeiss to patent a ‘miniaturized zoom camera’ system, which forms the basis of the Nokia 9’s camera.

Expected Specifications

The Nokia 9 may sport a 5.99 inch AMOLED display with a 2960×1440 px resolution. The smartphone will have Gorilla Glass protection which will safeguard it against scratches and accidental drops. It will run on the Snapdragon 845 chipset, which consists of an octa-core CPU paired with an Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone is speculated to be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants which will be paired with 128GB of internal storage. Reportedly it will be powered a 4150 mAh battery which will be charged via a USB Type-C port. Past leaks have claimed that the smartphone will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner and IP68 dust and water resistance.

Also Read: Sony Partners With Light To Make Multi-Camera Modules For Smartphones

HMD Global will unveil the smartphones at its MWC 2019 press event. You can tune in to their live stream below, which kicks off at 8:30 pm IST on February 24.

February 23, 2019
Sony Partners With Light To Make Multi-Camera Modules For Smartphones

Smartphone photography has seen an exponential increase in quality over the last few years. With devices like Google’s Pixel, Apple’s iPhone and Huawei flagships continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation in mobile photography. One such company, Light tried to push the envelope even further with their L16 model in 2017. Noteworthy, the device had 16 cameras at the back. It relied on computational photography to take high quality, detailed pictures. According to a press release, the company has collaborated with Sony to make multi-camera modules for smartphones.

Changing The Future Of Smartphones

This collaboration will make use of Sony’s image sensors and Light’s computational photography to make use in smartphones with four or more cameras on one side. This will not be exclusive to either one of the two companies but will be provided to any manufacturer for use in their devices. Interestingly, many smartphones today use Sony’s imaging sensors. The latest product from the company includes the IMX586, a 48MP sensor for smartphones last seen in the Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 9.

Light is not a new name in the smartphone business. Last year, it provided the computation photography in phones like the Huawei P20 Pro. The rumoured Nokia 9 PureView, is also rumoured to sport Light’s technology for its Penta-rear camera setup. The multiple cameras in a smartphone may be used for many different purposes, like providing optical zoom and ultra-wide angle capabilities. But, the company uses these multiple sensors as RGB and Monochrome sensors to produce images with enhanced quality and detail.

Also read: Apple Will Use 5nm Processors For iPhones Starting 2020

This collaboration between Light and Sony is expected to extend the trend of putting more than four cameras on the back. As many companies already use technologies from these respective brands, the product of the partnership may also be seen in many upcoming devices later in the year 2019.

February 23, 2019
Sony Xperia 10 & Xperia 10 Plus With Unconventionally Tall Display Leak

Sony is all set to showcase its newest range of smartphones at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2019. Amidst all this, the specifications of the upcoming Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus were leaked via the Google Play Console. The leaked specs confirm prior rumours surrounding the devices.

Xperia 10 Leaks

As per the leaked specs list revealed by sources, the Xperia 10 will run on the 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM630, which consists of the 64 bit 8x ARM Cortex A53 CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz. It is paired with the Qualcomm Adreno 508 GPU. The list also shows that the display of the smartphone will have a screen density of 480 DPI and exhibit a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px with a 21:9 aspect ratio.

Leaks also show that the Xperia 10 will run on the Android 9 (SDK 28). No information is available regarding the storage yet, but the leaked specs inform that the device will have 3 GB of RAM. The handset is expected to feature a dual primary camera setup with a combination of 13MP+5MP sensors. It may also be equipped with an 8MP front facing camera. The device will reportedly be powered by a 2870 mAh battery with fast charging support.

Xperia 10 Plus Leaks

The leaked list also reveals some key specifications about the Xperia 10’s elder sibling, the Xperia 10 Plus. As per sources, it will run on the 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM 636 chipset. The chipset comprises of the Kryo 260 octa-core CPU, with four cores clocked at 1.8 GHz and the rest of the cores clocked at 1.6 GHz. The SoC also packs the Adreno 509 GPU. The smartphone’s screen will have the same resolution and aspect ratio as the Xperia 10.

As per the leaks, the Xperia 10 Plus will also run on the Android 9. The device will reportedly have 4 GB of RAM, with no details regarding the storage options. It may be equipped with a dual (12MP+8MP) camera module on the back, with an 8MP selfie camera. A 3,000 mAh battery may power the device.

Availability

Also Read: Notchless OnePlus 7 Leaks In The Wild

Sony hasn’t made an official announcement regarding the release date of the Xperia 10 and 10 Plus. Previously, it was speculated that Sony might release these devices at the MWC 2019. But reports say that the launch date has been postponed to somewhere in the near future. Either way, the devices may make an entry in the sub-25k segment.

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February 23, 2019
Apple Will Use 5nm Processors For iPhones Starting 2020

Apple is best known for making premium smartphones which offer top of the charts performance. Though many other OEM’s have taken a lead in the design and optics department, none of them has even come close to the processing power Apple’s A-series of SoC’s have. Its latest chipset, the Apple A12 is reported to be a full generation ahead of Qualcomm and Huawei’s offering, the Snapdragon 855 and the Kirin 980 respectively. Fresh reports state that Apple is planning to use 5nm processors in iPhones starting the year 2020.

Apple’s 5nm Processors

Reports state that Apple’s chipset supplier, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company(TSMC) will announce its 5nm fabrication process in a few days. The event will take place on February 25 at the Mobile World Congress(MWC) in Barcelona. Apple will reportedly soon place an order for the manufacturing of 5nm chipsets which will be used in the 2020 iPhones. This chipset is expected to be called the A14 Bionic and would support 5G and enhanced machine learning capabilities.

Apple’s new 5nm chipsets will be made using a new technology called Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography, developed by TSMC. This technology would allow the company to pack more transistors in a confined space, making the chip smaller. This would then result in increased performance and efficiency of the new smartphones. TSMC claims that it will be able to mass produce these chipsets by 2020, confirming the reports. There were also reports claiming Apple would release a 5G iPhone next year. This device is expected to have an Intel modem to support the new communication standard.

Also read: Huawei’s Foldable Phone, The ‘Mate X’ Leaks

Apple was one of the first company’s to unveil a 7nm chipset, the A12 Bionic in 2018; when they announced the current generation of iPhones . Other chipset manufacturers, like Qualcomm and Huawei also started manufacturing SoC’s using the 7nm fabrication process; but their products weren’t at par with Apple’s offering. In almost all the benchmarks, the Apple A12 Bionic has the Kirin 980 and the Snapdragon 855 beat. Unlike Apple, the competition isn’t likely to switch to 5nm chipsets as soon as next year, so they may release devices with 5nm chips in or after the year 2021.

February 23, 2019
Nokia 6.1 Plus With 6 GB RAM Launched In India

Nokia 6.1 Plus was first launched in India in August 2018. At the time of its launch, the device was offered with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. A newer variant of the Nokia 6.1 Plus with 6GB RAM has now been launched in the country by HMD Global. The variant with 6GB RAM was first launched globally in July 2018 at a price of CNY 1,299 (around Rs. 13,190). The Finnish telecommunication company released the new 6.1 Plus in India to strengthen its foothold in the entry to mid-budget smartphone segment.

Display And Design

The Nokia 6.1 Plus has an aluminium frame and is fitted with front and back glass panels. The device is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection against scratches and impacts. The smartphone sports a 5.8 inch IPS LCD display. The screen has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and 19:9 aspect ratio. The volume rockers and the power/lock button are present on the right side of the smartphone.

Specifications And Variants

The Nokia 6.1 Plus runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset which consists of an octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 CPU paired with the Adreno 509 GPU. The device has Android 8.1 (Oreo) out-of-the-box and will be upgradable to Android 9 (Pie) in the future.

The handset is equipped with a dual camera setup on the rear, which comprises of a 16 MP (f/2.0) primary camera and a secondary 5 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. The Nokia 6.1 plus also has a 16 MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter.

The smartphone is powered by a 3,060 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C connector. In terms of biometric security, it has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. The newer version which is launched in India has 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The device also supports expandable memory up to 400GB via a microSD card. It will be available in Black and Blue colour options.

Price And Availability

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The Nokia 6.1 Plus will be available at a price of Rs. 18,499. It can be purchased via Nokia’s official web store, which you can check out by clicking here. Furthermore, the device will be available across leading Indian offline stores March 1 onwards. Noteworthy, Airtel users are eligible for an instant cashback of Rs. 2,000 along with 240GB of 4G/3G data over 12 months on recharges of Rs 199, Rs 249 and Rs 448.

February 23, 2019
Huawei’s Foldable Phone, The ‘Mate X’ Leaks

Samsung surprised the world on February 20 when it unveiled the Galaxy Fold, its first foldable smartphone. Some other OEM’s like Huawei and Nubia, have already promised to show off a foldable device at the Mobile World Congress(MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. The foldable phone from Huawei has been teased for a while but no official details about the device were available. A fresh leak has revealed the design and the name of the device. The foldable smartphone from Huawei will be called the Mate X.

Huawei Mate X

The Mate X will be the first foldable smartphone from the Chinese electronics giant Huawei. The leaked image shows workers setting up an outdoor advertisement of the device which reveals it in its entirety and affirms it will be the ‘World’s first foldable 5G phone’. The image also exposes the design of the device, which looks futuristic with a large screen that has an outward fold. The fold will split the screen into two, disabling the second screen and making the first screen work as a regular smartphone. Interestingly, this approach will be unlike Samsung’s, which put two screens in its foldable smartphone the Galaxy Fold, and has an inward fold.

The Mate X from the image looks similar to the Royole FlexPai, which was the world’s first commercially available foldable smartphone. The Huawei device will also have a triple camera setup and a side mounted fingerprint scanner. The display housing will be present on the left side of the device, where the screen will rest when folded completely. The smartphone will reportedly run on the Kirin 980 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process, has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali-G76 GPU.

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Unfortunately, details about the pricing of the Mate X foldable smartphone aren’t known yet. Huawei will reveal the device on February 24 at MWC in Barcelona. Reports suggest that the smartphone will be priced at US $1500(around Rs 1,06,000).

February 23, 2019
GTX 1660 Ti With 6GB GDDR6 RAM Launched

Nvidia is an American company that designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming and professional markets. Late last year the company launched the Titan RTX GPU which is targetted towards the premium sector. On 22 February 2019, the company launched a new GPU chip called GTX1660 Ti which is targetted towards the mid range sector.

GTX 1660 Ti Features

The all new GTX 1660 Ti chip is based on the 12th generation Turing Architecture. Unlike the GTX 1060 which can be deemed its predecessor is based on the Pascal architecture. According to Nvidia, the architecture on the latest chip is 1.4x power efficient than Pascal architecture. The GTX 1660 Ti requires 120 watts of power to operate and taking the increased power efficiency into consideration, it delivers the best performance per watt of any GPU in its class.

The GTX 1660 Ti features 1,536 Cuda cores that have a boost clock of 1.8 GHz. The new chip packs 6 GB of GDDR6 memory which has a transfer rate of up to 12 Gbps. The company has also added that overclocking the new chip is fairly easy. The GTX 1660 TI has dedicated hardware encoder that delivers 15% improved efficiency over prior generation graphics cards. Noteworthy, the new chips is also optimized for Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) which is the most popular software used by streamers globally.

The GTX 1660 Ti also has built-in support for Nvidia ANSEL which allows taking high-quality screen captures and 360-degree photospheres of games. It also has support for Nvidia Freestyle technology that allows the gamers to customise the appearance of their games with post-processing technology. This filter can convert gameplays or photos to resemble watercolour paintings, oil paintings or even retro movies.

GTX 1660 Ti Price

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GPU’s based on GTX 1660 Ti chip start at US $ 279 (around Rs 19,800). However ready to purchase GPU’s from manufacturers like Asus, EVGA, MSI, PNY, Zotac will slightly differ in price dependent on region and features like single or double fans.

February 22, 2019