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  • Honor 8C To Launch In India On 29 November

    Honor 8C To Launch In India On 29 November

    The smartphone market in India is booming with new phones launching so often. Majority of the smartphones sold in the Indian market are priced under 15K. This is the price bracket which most smartphone manufacturers tend to target the most. Recently, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India. The company claims to have sold 6,00,000 units of their smartphone during the first flash sale.

    Now, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor, has announced their latest mid-range smartphone. The Honor 8C will launch on the 29th of November in India. It is also expected to be priced under the 15k price tag and will be exclusively available on Amazon.

    Honor 8C Specifications

    The Honor 8C is already on sale in China and its Indian variant is expected to have similar specifications. The smartphone has a 6.26-inch LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch. The display has a resolution of 1520 X 720 px and a pixel density of 269 ppi. The smartphone features an Octa-Core Snapdragon 632 SoC which is based on the 14 nm FinFET technology. The Snapdragon 632 comprises of the Adreno 506 GPU and 4x Kyro 250 Gold + 4x Kyro 250 Silver cores. For photography, the Honor 8C has a f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor which can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps. The handset also has dual 13 MP + 2 MP rear cameras along with an LED flash. Like the front selfie camera, the rear cameras can also shoot 1080p videos at 30 fps.  

    For securely unlocking the device, the Honor 8C also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is powered by a massive 4,000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery which supports charging at up to 10 Watts. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone gets Wi-Fi 802.11 acc, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and a Micro-USB 2.0 port for charging and data syncing.

    Colors, Storage & Pricing

    Also Read: Unreleased Google Pixel 3 Lite Captured Next To Pixel 3

    The Honor 8C is available in four color variants which are Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Nebula Purple, and Platinum Gold in China. In terms of memory and storage, it is available in two variants which are as follows:

    • 4 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM

    It also supports micro expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

    Huawei is a global smartphone manufacturer and develops phones which are sold in various markets. Hence, the Indian variant of the Honor 8C is expected to have a price and specifications similar to the Chinese variant which costs 1099 Yuan (around Rs 11,200) for the 32 GB ROM variant and 1399 Yuan (around Rs 14,200) for the 64 GB variant.

    Most importantly, we will have to wait and see how the device fares when compared to contenders like the Redmi Note 6 Pro & Realme 2 Pro.

  • Unreleased Google Pixel 3 Lite Captured Next To Pixel 3

    Unreleased Google Pixel 3 Lite Captured Next To Pixel 3

    With each passing day, more leaks about the unreleased Google Pixel 3 Lite appear online. The Google Pixel 3 Lite was first spotted in the source code of Android 9.0 Pie. The device was referred to as Google Sargo in the source code. The device will be a cheaper variant of Google’s flagship Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL smartphones. Previously, a Russian leaker, Rozetked shared the specifications and camera shots from the alleged Pixel 3 Lite. Now, another famous leaker from Twitter who goes by the name of Ben Geskin has shared an image fo the device with the Pixel 3.

    Pictured With The Pixel 3

    Ben Geskin is a concept designer who has also leaked unreleased smartphones in the past. Due to the past leaks, the trustability factor of this being a real device is quite high. The alleged Pixel 3 Lite has a similar design as the Pixel 3. The device has thick bezels on the top and bottom, while the left and right bezels are quite thin. The top bezel of the smartphone houses the front-facing camera and the earpiece. Sadly, the upcoming smartphone does not have a secondary front facing camera like the elder sibling. The device, however, is a tad bit taller than the Pixel 3 and also is a bit less wide.

    Specifications & Price

    Also Read: Xiaomi Teases Mi Mix 3 Running On 5G

    The leak from last week suggests that the smartphone has a 5.56 inch LCD display with a 2220 x1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 443 ppi. The Pixel 3 Lite features an Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 SoC. The smartphone is powered by a 2,95 mAh battery, but information regarding fast charging is currently unavailable. The smartphone, according to the previous leak, has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM. And beings a Pixel device, will most probably miss out on the option of memory expansion. Sources claim that the smartphone will be a much more affordable Pixel device and will have a price tag of under $ 500.

    In conclusion, all the leaks strongly suggest that the launch of the device is imminent. But, Google is yet to make any comments about the authenticity of the leaks or the launch date of the smartphone.

  • Realme U1 Key Specs Leak Before Launch

    Realme U1 Key Specs Leak Before Launch

    Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme, has been boasting about an upcoming smartphone on Twitter. The upcoming device will be called the Realme U1 and is a photography oriented smartphone. Additionally, it will be the first handset to feature the latest MediaTek Helio P70 processor. The device is set to launch on 28th November and the latest leak reveals its detailed specifications.

    Specifications

    The leak suggests that the upcoming Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. It has a curved 2.5D glass and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%. The screen also has Corning Gorilla 3 to protect it against scratches. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P70 CPU along with ARM G72 GPU. The CPU has a clock frequency of 2.1 GHz. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone is available in two options which are as follows:

    • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM

    It also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card. 

    Realme claims that photography will be the key selling factor of the Realme U1. According to the leak, the smartphone has a 25 MP front-facing SONY IMX576 sensor which has a f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone has dual 13 MP + 2 MP camera sensors along with LED flash.

    The smartphone is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery and the company will ship it with a 5v 2A (10 Watt) charger. However, information regarding connectivity options is currently unavailable. But, it is expected to support basic connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G VoLTE

    Price & Availability

    Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4S With 75-Inch 4K Display In China

    The Realme U1 is expected to be a sub 15K smartphone, but the exact price is currently unavailable. It will only be made official during the launch which is set for the 28th of November. Like other Realme smartphones, it will only be sold via online platforms.

     

  • Xiaomi Teases Mi Mix 3 Running On 5G

    Xiaomi Teases Mi Mix 3 Running On 5G

    The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 was launched last month and is the latest flagship from the company. It is feature loaded and its biggest highlight is the high screen-to-body ratio, owing to its sliding camera panel. The phone also features other attractive features such as 10 GB RAM and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Xiaomi had also announced that they will launch a variant with 5G capabilities. This might be getting closer to reality. As a Mi Mix 3 running on a 5G network is seen in the latest image designed by the company.

    5G Mi Mix 3

    During the launch event Xiaomi had announced that they would launch a 5G variant of the phone in the first quarter of 2019. It looks like Xiaomi is on track to keep that promise. As the phone seems to already be testing on 5G networks. From the image we can see that the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is running on Android 9 Pie. On the right side of the notification bar, we can see the 5G flag. This clearly means that it is running on a 5G network. This also indicates that the development of this technology for the Mi Mix 3 is complete and will enter production soon. 

    The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a 6.39 inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 93.4 % screen-to-body ratio. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has up to 10 GB of RAM and upto 256 GB of internal storage. It has a 12 MP + 12 MP rear camera and a 24 MP + 2 MP front facing camera.

    Also Read : Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4S With 75-Inch 4K Display In China

    However, what is interesting to watch out for is whether the infrastructure for 5G phones will be available by the time the phone is released. While companies like Xiaomi and OnePlus are all set to launch their 5G devices next year. Apple is not on the same page. The company has made it clear that they will only launch their first 5G device in 2020. Apple claims that the reason behind this is that 5G technology will not develop to a stage where users will be able to get 5G connectivity everywhere.

    You can read more about the Mi Mix 3 here.

     

  • Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4S With 75-Inch 4K Display In China

    Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4S With 75-Inch 4K Display In China

    Xiaomi manufactures a wide variety of products including electronics, smartphones, and clothing. The company started selling TVs last year, which like other Xiaomi products, were very aggressively priced. Recently, Xiaomi has launched a 75-inch smart TV which is part of their Mi TV 4S series. The TV has a 4K display panel and it makes use of premium materials like aluminium, unlike the plastic on previous models.

    Features And Design

    The Mi TV 4S 75 inch stands at a height of 1026 mm and weighs 23.5 kg without the base stand. The essential electronic components are placed on the bottom while the top is very thin and sleek. The front of the MI TV 4S has negligible bezels with an aluminium build. The 75-inch display has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a viewing angle of 178 degrees. The display has a refresh rate of 60 Hz which provides a smooth viewing experience. The smart TV has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of inbuilt storage. The Mi TV 4S 75 inch has a quad-core Cortex A53  CPU and Mali 450 GPU. For connectivity, the TV has Bluetooth, Infrared and dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) Wi-Fi.

    In terms of ports, the TV has 3 HDMI ports, one AV-in port, two USB ports, one ethernet port, and an S/PDIF audio output jack. The Mi TV 4S can play a wide variety of video formats including AVI, FLV, and MP4. The smart TV operates on 195W of power and has two side-firing 8W speakers with Dolby support.

    The Mi TV 4S 75-inch has multiple built-in Xiaomi apps like TV Butler, game center, calendar, and app store with which the user can download a lot of other useful apps. It also has PatchWall artificial intelligence speech system to control it via voice commands.

    Price & Availability

    Also Read: Samsung To Introduce In-Display Fingerprint Sensor In Galaxy A Series

    The Mi TV 4S 75-inch is currently available only in China but is expected to soon launch in India. In China, it has a price tag of 7999 Yuan which roughly translates to Rs 81,200 as per the current exchange rates.

  • Samsung To Introduce In-Display Fingerprint Sensor In Galaxy A Series

    Samsung To Introduce In-Display Fingerprint Sensor In Galaxy A Series

    2018 has been the year of in-display fingerprint sensors in smartphones. We have seen an increasing number of companies adapting this technology, with most of the latest flagships having the same. The next big thing is the arrival of this technology to mid-range and budget phones. And it looks like Samsung is already gearing up to do the same. Latest reports say that Samsung has finalised a supplier for in-display fingerprint sensors for its A series lineup.

    The report details that the Galaxy A series in 2019 will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. However, this will be an optical sensor and not the ultrasonic sensor, said to be on the Galaxy S10. The way optical sensors work is by reflecting light of the finger. Then the cameras capture this image and use an algorithm to detect the unique patterns on a person’s hand. This differs form the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which uses ultrasound to map the patterns on your hand. This is so detailed that it even registers the ridges and sweat pores on your fingers.

    Optical  vs Ultrasonic

    While the optical fingerprint sensor is more favoured by most smartphone manufacturers, it lacks in many areas when compared to the ultrasonic sensor. However, companies are willing to use it as the ultrasonic sensor costs 3x more than the optical sensor.

    The Galaxy A series is Samsungs mid-range series of smartphones. This year, Samsung tried to win over the segment by adding a number of cameras and gradient colours to the devices. Some of the latest A series phones are the triple camera Galaxy A7 and the quad camera Galaxy A9.

    Also Read : Apple Resumes Production Of iPhone X Due To Lower XS And XS Max Sales 

    While we knew from earlier reports that Samsung is planning to integrate this technology in its upcoming flagship Galaxy S10, this news came as a surprise. However, considering the position that Samsung is in right now, it seems like a logical step. With its grip over the smartphone market decreasing day by day, Samsung needs to ensure it packs each and every device with the latest features.

  • Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Receive Bluetooth Certification

    Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Receive Bluetooth Certification

    Xiaomi is expected to showcase quite a few products at its event in New York next month. Out of the many possibilities, it is rumoured to be the global launch event of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone. However, a new product which has just received its certification could also be one off the debutants at the event. These are a pair of bluetooth wireless earphones by Xiaomi.

    FCC Listing

    The earphones have received their certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US. The earphones are registered under the model number TWSEJ01JY and bear the name ‘Mi True Wireless Earphones’. The same model has also been cleared for Bluetooth certification. Additionally, a series of leaked images give us a good look at the design of the earphones. The design looks pretty similar to the Apple AirPods and the and the Xiaomi Bluetooth Headphones Youth Edition. Then again, there is nothing much you can do about the design of a pair of wireless earphones. 

    From the images we can see they have an inward curve to fit snugly into your ears. They also have a charging case, similar to the Apple AirPods. They also come with 3 pairs of silicone earths, to be fitted according to your ear size. The FCC listing also suggests that the earphones will be available in white colour only. The listing also tells us that they are Bluetooth 4.2 compatible. The listing also suggests that the earphones can be controlled using touch and that you can accept and reject calls as well as control music. The earphones also have an LED light and the eartips are also tipped with soft silicone. They will also have active noise cancellation feature.

    Also Read : Apple Resumes Production Of iPhone X Due To Lower XS And XS Max Sales

    Additionally, the earphones will charge fully in one hour and the charging case has a battery back up of upto 10 hours. It is expected that the earphones will be priced aggressively just like the Mi AirDots. Xiaomi is known for its disruptive products which challenge competitors with aggressive pricing.

     

  • Apple Resumes Production Of iPhone X Due To Lower XS And XS Max Sales

    Apple Resumes Production Of iPhone X Due To Lower XS And XS Max Sales

    The iPhone X is Apple’s flagship  smartphone from last year. When the latest iPhone XS and XS Max started hitting stands after their launch this year, Apple quietly removed the iPhone XS from stores. This was done to ensure that all the focus is on the latest phones. However, in a turn of events, Apple has now resumed production of the iPhone X. 
    iPhone XS

    The Reason

    The move has been detailed in a report by The Wall Street Journal. According to their source, the move is due to a deal between Apple and Samsung with regard to the purchase of OLED screens. Apple had agreed to purchase a certain quantity of OLED screens from the company. However, the tech giant is finding it difficult to keep up with the sheer number of displays. This is due to a much lower than expected demand for the iPhone XS and XS Max.

    Therefore, they are switching back to producing the iPhone X. The product is a cheaper alternative, for both Apple and for consumers. Since the iPhone X has lesser component and manufacturing equipment costs than the XS and XS Max, the costs that Apple will incur will be lesser. Additionally, it seems like a more feasible option as most of the consumers are more likely to purchase the iPhone X as well. This is a trend that has been seen over a period of time. People tend to purchase older variants of iPhones as they get cheaper. More and more people are buying the older iPhone 8 and 8 Plus over the iPhone XR because it is cheaper.

    Also Read : Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Set To Launch In India

    At the end of the day, sales do not look very bright for the latest lineup of iPhones. Analysts had already predicted lower sales for the iPhone XS and XS Max, even before the release of the phones. However, even the iPhone XR, which was expected to have a higher number of sales is seeing grim figures. Recently, Apple also announced that they will stop disclosing the sales figures of the iPhones as well.

  • Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Set To Launch In India

    Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Set To Launch In India

    Huawei launched the Mate 20 Series last month in London. This includes the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, and the Mate 20 RS. Huawei previously announced that the Mate 20 series will be unveiled on the 27th of November in India. Now, in their latest tweet, the company has confirmed that the luxurious, top of the line Mate 20 RS will also be available in the country. The Mate 20 RS has similar specs as the Mate 2o Pro but has a very high-quality build. The RS variant makes use of premium materials such as leather and has been co-developed with luxury car-maker Porsche. Porsche uses the ‘RS’ suffix to signify performance focused variants of their cars. Likewise, Huawei wishes to target this device at affluent customers.

    Build 

    The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has a 6.39-inch 2.5D curved display on the front with a wide notch up top. The front camera, speakerphone and the ambient light sensor is built into the notch. The right side of the device is occupied by the power button and the volume rockers while the left side is free from any ports or buttons. The bottom of the device houses the USB-C port, SIM tray, and dual microphone pinholes. The top of the device has an IR Blaster, secondary microphone pinhole and dual antenna bands on either side.

    The rear of the Mate 20 RS makes use of cow leather sourced from the US and has a glass slab which runs across the center. The glass slab accommodates the company branding, RS signature logo and the triple rear cameras along with an LED flash.

    Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design Tech Specs
    • Display: 6.39-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 3120 × 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 538 ppi
    • Operating System: EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie
    • Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 980
    • RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x
    • Storage: 256GB/512GB
    • Rear Cameras: 40MP + 20MP + 8MP, LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 24MP
    • Security: 3D Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0 + LE, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C
    • Battery: 4200mAh
    • Dimensions: 157.8 × 72.3 × 9.7mm
    • Weight: 187g
     Price & Colours

    Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro’s First Sale Today At Special Black Friday Price

    The smartphone is available in two colors which are Black & Red. The Indian pricing of the Mate 20 RS Porsche Design is currently unavailable and will only be made public after its launch on the 27th of November. However, both the variants are expected to have a similar price as the UK variants. For reference:

    • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – EUR 1695 (around Rs 1,36,700)
    • 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM –  EUR 2095 (around Rs 1,69,000)
  • Oppo R17 Pro To Launch In India On December 4

    Oppo R17 Pro To Launch In India On December 4

    Guangdong based Oppo Electronics has sent out media invites for the launch of their first R-series smartphone in India. The event will be held in Mumbai on the 4th of December and the company will launch the R17 Pro. The R17 Pro has already been launched in China and the Indian variant is expected to have the same features.

    Features & Design

    The R17 Pro has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The front of the device has thin bezels and a dewdrop notch at the top. The dewdrop notch houses the f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps.  The display also has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect it against scratches. The device also has an in-display fingerprint scanner for securely unlocking it.

    The rear of the smartphone has a blue gradient glass panel which also houses the dual 12 MP + 20 MP cameras along with an LED Flash and a third TOF 3D Stereo Camera. The R17 Pro’s rear cameras can also capture 2160p videos at 30fps. The third TOF 3D camera is used for range imaging that resolves distance based on the known speed of light.

    Under the hood, the Oppo R17 Pro features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 SoC. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. It is powered by a 3,700 mAh Li-ion battery which supports Oppo’s SuperVOOC 50 W charging technology. The SuperVOOC technology is capable of charging the smartphone fully in under 40 minutes.

    In terms of connectivity, the smartphone gets dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and the USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

    Price & Availability

    Also Read: Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Pricing details of the Oppo R17 Pro will only be announced at the time of its launch. But it is expected to carry a similar price tag as the Chines variant which costs 4,299 Yuan (around Rs. 43,800). The availability details will also be made public at the time of its launch which is set for the 4th of December.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro’s First Sale Today At Special Black Friday Price

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro’s First Sale Today At Special Black Friday Price

    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has been launched in India at an event held in New Delhi. It is the successor to the popular Redmi Note 5 Pro and is the latest in Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series. The Note Series is known for bringing some of the most attractive features in a budget. These include a large display, massive battery and the latest in technology. The company also announced that the phone will have its first sale today at 12 PM. The first sale also includes special Black Friday deals for the phone, which will not be available on other days. 

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 6 Pro

    Black Friday Deals

    Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 6 Pro at a price of Rs 13,999 for its 4 GB + 64 GB variant and Rs 15,999 for its 6 GB + 64 GB variant. But the company has announced a special Black Friday price for the phone as well. For today’s sale, the phone will be available at a price of Rs 12,999 for the 4 GB + 64 GB variant and Rs 14,999 for the 6 GB + 64 GB variant. Additionally, HDFC card holders will get an instant cash back of Rs 500. This makes the effective starting price for the device Rs 12,500. 

    As mentioned before, the sale starts at 12 PM today and the phone will be available on Flipkart and Mi.com.

    Redmi Note 6 Pro Specs

    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has  a 6.26 inch FHD+ display with a notch. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and has 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. Both these variants have 64 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256 GB using a microSD card. It has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and a 20 MP + 2 MP dual front camera. The phone packs a 4,000 mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie based MIUI 10 out of the box. You can read about the Redmi Note 6 Pro in detail by clicking here.

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 6 Pro

  • Samsung Galaxy S10’s Screen Protector Hints At Possible Bezel-Less Display

    Samsung Galaxy S10’s Screen Protector Hints At Possible Bezel-Less Display

    Bezel-less displays have been all the rage ever since the infamous notch has been introduced. Smartphone manufacturers have been looking for ways to decrease the screen-to-body-ratios on their devices. A few companies introduced pop-up cameras, some shifted the front camera to the chin and the latest trend has been of the sliding camera panels. But, Samsung has never committed to any of these trends and maintained a very traditional look across all its smartphones. However, the South Korean giant is now looking to change that with the introduction of its new style of displays and the Galaxy S10.

    The Infinity DisplaysSamsung Galaxy S10

    Samsung has recently shown off a set of displays. These include an Infinity V, an Infinity U and an Infinity O display. The Infinity U and Infinity V are pretty similar to the water-drop notch and house the front camera in a U and V shaped notch respectively. The Infinity O design has a unique, camera cut-out in the display. More interestingly, the camera cut-out might not even be in the centre of the display. This could be a possibility as shown by renders of the Galaxy A8s.

    The Samsung Galaxy S10 is however, expected to be totally different. Multiple reports speak of only one thing, a totally bezel-less screen. This means it won’t have a V notch, U notch or even a camera cut-out. A recent Samsung patent had shown off plans for an in-display camera, which at this point of time is the only way to achieve this. While the company has not made any official announcement about the use of this technology, it is expected that the upcoming flagship will carry it.

    Also Read : Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Strengthening this claim, are the latest leaks surrounding the Galaxy S10. These are of alleged screen protectors of the device. As expected, the screen protectors do not have any cut-outs or space for any notch. These screen protectors do give us hope that the upcoming Samsung flagship will actually be the pinnacle of innovation and will bring something new to the smartphone market.

    You can read all about the Galaxy S10 by clicking here.

  • Huawei’s Foldable Phone To Be Showcased At MWC 2019

    Huawei’s Foldable Phone To Be Showcased At MWC 2019

    The race to bag potential foldable smartphone customers is on. Samsung has already showcased a working prototype of their foldable smartphone/tablet earlier this month. Now sources claim that the Chinese tech titan-Huawei also plans to unveil a foldable phone at the upcoming MWC 2019. The company plans to launch the upcoming device in the existing Mate phablet lineup. Huawei has trademarked four different names for the device which are Mate F, Mate Flexi, Mate Fold, and Mate Flex. However, the exact name is currently not finalised and will only be made official at the time of its launch in February 2019.

    The Mate Flexi

    ETNews, a South Korean news agency states that Huawei recently held a private demo of a foldable smartphone for Korean carriers. The company reportedly showcased a functioning foldable device with 5G connectivity capabilities. According to an official from the Korean Media, the upcoming flexible device from Huawei is almost in a finished state. He reported that the flexible device has an 8 inch display in tablet mode and transforms into a 5-inch smartphone when folded.

    The screen on Huawei’s foldable phone is slightly larger than the display on Samsung’s Galaxy F foldable phone. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy F has a 7.3-inch diagonal screen in tablet mode and 4.3-inch when in pocket mode. Huawei did pitch the 5G foldable phone to government officials and Telecom operators in Korea but, the company is yet to confirm whether it will go on sale in Asian countries or not. Mainly due to the limited adaption of 5G network in those regions. 

    The only regions that are currently capable to switch over to the 5G network are the US and Europe. Hence, the Huawei Mate Flexi, if launched, will first go on sale in those regions. As other countries switch over to the faster 5G network, the launch of the device might follow.

  • Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Realme has been continuously teasing an upcoming smartphone on Twitter. The new smartphone will be called the Realme U1 and will be focused towards photography. It will be the first device to feature the latest MediaTek Helio P70 Processor. The Helio P70 is about 30% faster and less power hungry than its predecessor, the Helio P60. To showcase the power of this new chipset, Realme has shared its benchmark scores on Twitter.

    AnTutu Scores

    The MediaTek Helio P70 boasts a much higher 145021 AnTuTu score than its competitors. The Kirin 710 which is present on the Honor 8X gets a score of 139974 while the Snapdragon 636 which is featured on Redmi Note 6 Pro gets only 115611 points. This makes the Realme U1 about 20% faster than its competitors, at least in theory.

    The Realme U1

    The company has made apparent that the smartphone will have a focus on photography due to its tagline ‘India’s Selfie Pro’. According to a previously released teaser, the Realme U1, like the Realme 2 Pro has a waterdrop notch which houses the front camera. Information regarding the resolution and type sensor of the front camera is unavailable as of now. But the upcoming smartphone will have standard AI features that other Realme smartphones have. Realme’s AI mode offers features like Beauty Modes, Face filters, and auto scene detection.

    The Realme U1 is expected to have a large battery like the Realme C1 which has a massive 4,230 mAh battery. The smartphone will most probably run on Color OS 5.2 which is built on top of Android 8 Oreo.

    Launch & Availability

    Also Read: Asus Releases Official Renders Of The Upcoming ZenFone Max Pro M2

    The price details for the Realme U1 are not available however, it is expected to be a sub 15k smartphone, like its competitors. It will launch on the 28th of November and like other Realme, devices will only be available on online platforms.

  • Google Starts Rolling Out Duplex Service For Select Pixel Devices

    Google Starts Rolling Out Duplex Service For Select Pixel Devices

    Earlier this year, Google demonstrated various abilities of the Google Assistant at its developer conference. One of these, was the Duplex service. The Duplex service consists of an AI bot which calls up restaurants and salons, to book you appointments and make reservations for you. Although the idea seemed a bit far fetched at the point, the demo by Google really put everyone’s doubts to rest. And now, the service is rolling out to select Pixel devices in the US.

    What’s Duplex

    The Duplex service by Google was created in order to bridge the gap between those services which are listed online and those which are not. Google stated that more than 60 percent of businesses do not have an online booking service, which would mean that Google Assistant cannot make those appointments for you. Instead, Duplex will set up an appointment by actually calling up the service.

    The demo demonstrated by Google was both awesome and scary at the same time. With Duplex perfectly interacting with the human on the other end of the line and successfully booking an appointment, it seems like something out of a sci-fi movie. Not only does this tell us about the immense capabilities that AI has, but it also demonstrates as to how far technology can reach into our lives. 

    However, the service is not as easy to use as it sounds. First, you need to ask your Google Assistant to make a reservation for you at a specific restaurant. If you do not have a specific place in mind, you need to narrow it down by talking about the locality or cuisine you would like. It will then confirm a few more details such as the number of people, date and time and then go ahead to make the call. It will then continue to make the booking which you can view or cancel from the ‘My Reservations’ screen.

    The AI Future

    While this does sound ideal, and Google’s demo was also a bit dreamy, a video by VentureBeat shows that it is far more tedious. The service takes a good amount of time to gather information from you and you might as well make the call yourself in that much time.

    Also Read : Chromecast Now Syncs With Google Home Speakers For Multi-Room Playback

    It will be interesting to see how many people actually find this useful and whether it picks up in terms of popularity. Another AI based service from Google, that of ‘call screening’ seems to be more practical than this. Call Screening lets you chose an option for the phone to ‘talk’ to someone who is calling you and presents that information on your screen. This will let you know who is calling in busy situations or help you avoid telemarketers.

     

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