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Samsung Working On An In-Display Front Facing Camera

Samsung is reportedly working on an in-display front facing camera. If the reports are true, then we are going to witness one of the biggest jumps in smartphone technology. An in-display front-facing camera eliminates the need for a bezel or a notch to house the camera sensor. This could result in a truly bezel-less display without the hassles of a ‘sliding’ or ‘pop-up’ camera.

Great news! Samsung established the direction of mobile phone design in 2019!
On October 18th, Samsung Display invited about 20 customers to hold the "2018 Samsung OLED Forum" at the Shenzhen Marriott Hotel in China. At the meeting, Samsung showed a PPT pic.twitter.com/sYu0ORTd6V

— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) October 19, 2018

Samsung displayed the plan to do so at the 2018 Samsung OLED forum. The company announced that they will be working on other OLED technologies as well. This includes an in-display fingerprint scanner, a touch-sensitive technology and a screen sound technology. What these would do is not exactly clear as of now. But the in-display camera is the most exciting and arguably the most important out of the lot.

#Samsung is working on a new technology trying to hide the front camera underneath the display. My sources told me that there are just a hand full of prototypes using this technology. I don't think we'll see this feature in retail phones until 2020, but who knows ?????

— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) October 18, 2018

A New Trendsetter?

Samsung has kept away from the ‘notch’ trend all this while. While every other smartphone manufacturer, including Google has jumped on to the bandwagon, Samsung has not. Recently, Samsung was teasing Google for the huge notch on its Pixel 3 XL device. It has also been mocking Apple ever since the launch of the iPhone X. With such confidence in their design and the need to bring something new, which will define the industry standard for design, Samsung might be looking to integrate this technology in the upcoming Galaxy S10.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58 inch Launched In China

However, reports also claim that this technology is in its infancy and is just being tested on a handful of prototype phones. With the launch of the Galaxy S10 not far away, this could mean that we will not see this technology in the device. However, we can expect many surprises from the company in terms of the Galaxy S10. The S10 is said to feature a bigger screen, a bigger battery and might even have a 5G variant, along with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

October 20, 2018
Huawei Plans To Manufacture Mobile Phones In India

Many smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and OnePlus have already set up their manufacturing processes in India. Manufacturers are increasingly preferring India as a manufacturing hub over China because of the advantages in terms of labour and government’s favourability. Huawei, the $150 billion Chinese giant, has said to a news website that they intend to begin manufacturing phones in India as early as next year. They have already set up plans to open 1000 storefronts all across the country to gauge the market.

Huawei’s Make In India

The company’s VP has informed that they look at India strategically. They now intend to grow their presence through the launch of devices in the mid and premium end of the market. Manufacturing in India reduces the price of the smartphones for the Indian market drastically. Currently there is a 20% import duty levied on smartphones that will be negated once they are manufactured locally. This is specially important for a price sensitive market. In 2017, Huawei accounted 153 million in global smartphone sales. The company also stated that they plan to manufacture the phones with their partner Flex who has a factory in Chennai. This in turn will generate new jobs and will help India as well in the long run.

Also Read: Huawei Crosses Apple, Becomes Number 2 Smartphone Maker Worldwide

The company representative has also said that apart from China, they have seen a significant growth across many different markets including Europe. Xiaomi is currently the largest phone manufacturer in India. They buy their devices from Foxconn’s India unit. India is one of the most lucrative smartphone markets and has immense potential for growth. Huawei however is the largest phone manufacturer in China, which is the world’s biggest smartphone market. The company has also stated that they plan to import other products such as smartwatches and laptops for now. They have also indicated that they may manufacture these locally as well, once they start gaining popularity.

October 20, 2018
Nokia 8.1 Spotted On Geekbench Before Launch

An upcoming premium smartphone from Nokia with the moniker Nokia 8.1 has appeared on Geekbench’s website before it’s official launch. The specifications of the Nokia 8.1 are quite similar to the recently launched Nokia X7 or Nokia 7.1 Plus.

The device has the same processor as the Nokia X7 which is the Snapdragon Qualcomm 710 SoC. It is an Octa-core processor, which according to Geekbench has a frequency of 1.71 GHz that is much less than what it is capable of. Geekbench results also reveal that the device has 4 GB of RAM. The device that was benchmarked might be the base variant of Nokia 8.1 as even the Nokia X7 is available with 4 GB or 6 GB RAM.

Nokia 8.1 Geekbench Score

The device has a single-core score of 1841 and a multi-core score of 5807 even though the processor is not set to its highest clock speed. So if Nokia speeds up the processor the score would improve considerably.

Besides the RAM and processor, not many specifications of the Nokia 8.1 are available as of now. But as it might be an improved smartphone over to the Nokia 7.1 plus, we expect it to have better specifications.

Nokia 7 Plus

For reference, the Nokia 7.1 plus has a 6.18 inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a pixel density of 408 ppi. It has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 processor. Four Cores have a frequency of 2.2 GHz and the other four of 1.7 GHz. It has 12 MP + 13 MP dual rear cameras and a 20 MP front selfie camera. The Nokia 7.1 has a 3,500 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery and supports fast charging. It is available in 4 GB or 6 GB RAM variants paired with 64 GB or 128 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 400 GB via a MicroSD card.

However, Nokia is yet to comment about the leaked device. For now, we can only wait for Nokia to officially announce the smartphone and bring it to India.

October 20, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 New Colours And Fingerprint Scanner Leaked

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has seen various leaks. The latest one features two Mi Mix 3 phones in two different colours. Very recently, a press render and live shot of the Mi Mix 3 surfaced. Now another image has been shown by the company’s CEO himself. In the image, two Mi Mix 3 devices are kept side by side, one is Black and the other is Blue in colour. The phone shows a dual camera vertical setup with flash and surprisingly features a fingerprint sensor. The photo was taken down shortly after.

It was much talked about that the new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will have an in-display fingerprint sensor but it seems there will be different variants with different ways to unlock the phone. Xiaomi is also reportedly working on a special arts edition in conjunction with the British Museum. The phone will also supposedly sport 24-megapixel selfie cameras. The company has also recently confirmed that it will feature a sliding front camera with flash.

Other Rumours

The glass back panel suggests that wireless charging might be an option as well. It also features a USB Type-C charging port. Other rumoured specifications include Android Pie, a Samsung AMOLED display panel with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Rumours also suggest that the phone will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, coupled with 10GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device is also set to be the first smartphone with 5G support.

Also Read: Apple Sends Invites For October 30th Event : New iMacs & iPads Expected

Price leaks suggest that there will be several different versions of the phone. The 6GB RAM/ 64GB will cost around $510 (roughly Rs. 37,500) and the 6GB RAM/ 128GB will be $555 (about Rs. 40,800). The 8GB RAM/ 128GB should be around $600 (around Rs. 44,100) while the 8GB RAM/ 256GB is reportedly around $645 (close to Rs. 47,400). No leaks have come up yet on the 10 GB variant’s price. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will see its launch on October 25 at an event in China.

October 20, 2018
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58 inch Launched In China

Xiaomi recently announced a new TV model for the Chinese market. The company already has 32 inch, 43 inch, 49 inch and 55 inch televisions in their Indian market. With new products being launched frequently, they are clearly looking to expand the portfolio. As people’s buying power is increasing and with more disposable income than before, companies are bringing new products to the market every day. The new Mi TV 4A has a 58-inch display and retails for a just 2.999 Yuan. The price directly translates to around Rs 31,753, but it will obviously not retail for that price if the company chooses to sell it in India.

Features

The new Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58-inch features a 4K display with a quad-core 64-bit high-performance Amlogic T962 clocked at 1.5GHz. It is has a Mali 450 GPU and features 2 GB of RAM. The TV also has support for HDR10 and has a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The viewing angle is also quite decent at 178 degrees. Being a smart TV it has Dual band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 support. So, one can watch online shows on the television as well. The new Mi TV 4A also sports 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports and antenna as well as AV input making gaming, viewing photos or videos from your phone or camera etc easier and faster. One can connect accessories like speakers, a mouse, keyboards, gaming controllers, etc using Bluetooth. With a static contrast ratio of 5000:1, the Mi TV also supportsUHD HLG and Dolby Vision formats.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Launch Date Changed

Xiaomi has seen success with it’s range of TVs in India with most of them selling out within minutes during the flash sale. It will be interesting to see if the company decides to bring bigger 65 inch and 58 inch television sets to India or not in the near future.

October 20, 2018
OnePlus 6T Launch Date Changed

The much awaited launch of the OnePlus 6T has been changed, owing to the fact that Apple has announced its own event on the same day. The announcement by Apple was made yesterday while OnePlus had done the same, earlier this month. The clash is made even worse by the fact that both the launches were supposed to be held on the same day, in New York City. However, the news isn’t all that bad for OnePlus fans as the OnePlus 6T will now be launching a day prior, on 29 October.

OnePlus announced this through a post on the OnePlus forum. The smartphone manufacturer revealed that after Apple’s announcement, they had to make a tough decision as they knew Apple’s event would ‘overshadow’ the launch of their ‘best product to date’. OnePlus has also announced that they will cover any costs that you will incur in order to change your plans. They already have a team getting in touch with all those who have purchased a ticket for the event and will make sure you don’t end up paying extra for moving your flight or hotel reservation. OnePlus is also offering a full refund on the ticket for the event for those who will not be able to make it.

OnePlus 6T Launch In India

This does not affect the Indian launch which will take place on October 30. Since there are no change in plans for the Indian launch, the clause for refunds and covering extra costs will only be applicable to those attending the launch in New York. This also means that while the device is going to launch on October 29, fans in India will only be able to get a hands-on experience the next day.

The company claims that the OnePlus 6T is the most advanced and feature packed smartphone they have made till-date. The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner, a bigger battery, is faster and has a better camera with a dedicated night mode. Reports suggest the device to be running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with 8 GB of RAM and upto 256 GB of storage.

October 20, 2018
Apple Sends Invites For October 30th Event : New iMacs & iPads Expected

Apple has sent out media invites for an October 30th event. The invites sent out to people had different versions of the Apple logo design. They only had one line stating “There’s more in the making”. We feel this would see the launch of the new iPad, Mac Mini and more. The event is for next Tuesday, October 30. It will be taking place at New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House. Apple usually launches products right before the holidays since they cannot fit in all the product launches in the flashier and much more peppier iPhone launches every year.

What to expect

Apple leak experts say that one can expect new iPad models. Apple might ditch the home button on the iPad, like they did on their iPhones. A news website that follows Apple closely has also stated that the launch may involve several Mac models and the iPad Pro. If they decide to do away with the home button, one can expect the Face ID technology to be a part of the iPad. Reports also suggest that this year’s iPad Pro will switch over from Lightning to USB-C.

There might also be a new successor to the Macbook Air with slimmer bezels and a high resolution Retina display. A new Mac Mini is in the making and it might see it’s release in this event as well. The company may also share details for iOS 12.1 and the upcoming watchOS update. Speculations suggest that iPads may have been used to create the unique invite designs, which Apple often markets as devices to create and explore for artists.

We are not sure why the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park is not chosen for the event as is usual and why instead Apple is headed to Brooklyn!

October 19, 2018
Lenovo Launches Watch S and Watch C Smartwatches

Lenovo had secured their position as one of the players in the smartwatch market with their Watch 9 and Watch X. With other companies already making a mark in this segment such as Motorola, Huawei and Apple. Lenovo has already been making fitness trackers for a while now, but with their latest announcement of the Watch S and Watch C they are trying to target a different class of smartwatch.

The Watch S sits between the Watch 9 and Watch X and costs around ¥238. It will be available in Red and Black dial and straps. The watch features a new dial design along with sapphire glass, and a calfskin leather band. Unfortunately there is a lot that is missing from the Watch S in terms of a heart rate sensor, blood pressure monitor etc. But it does have sleep tracking, calorie counting and tracker of the number of steps taken. It also misses out on an OLED dial but can notify the user of new notifications by vibrating. The watch is also 5 ATM water resistant. It will go on sale on Lenovo’s official online store on October 30 at 10 AM.

The more interesting of the two products that were announced, is the Watch C. It is a kids watch that has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display and is slightly rectangular in shape. Lenovo has included features that a kids watch should have like GPS tracking, calling between watches etc. The GPS tracking can be useful for parents to track their children in emergencies. With the help of a companion app, parents and guardians can set the location of their home and school and they will get notified when the child reaches a certain location. There is also an SOS feature available. Priced at ¥399, the watch will be available in Blue and Pink colours.

October 19, 2018
Lenovo Launches K5 Pro & S5 Pro In China
Lenovo has unveiled two new phones for the Chinese market, the K5 Pro and the S5 Pro. The smartphones have similar features with a slightly different price tag. Both phones have side-firing stereo speakers and focus on photography.

Lenovo K5 Pro:

The Lenovo K5 Pro is the cheaper out of the two. It measures 155.98 x 74.98 x 7.98mm and weighs 165 grams. The smartphone has a 5.99 inch Full HD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution and runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in three memory capacities, 4 GB RAM with 64 GB ROM or 6 GB RAM with 64/128 GB ROM which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

Talking about the cameras, the K5 Pro has dual selfie cameras out of which the first one is a 16 MP camera and a second 5 MP depth sensor. The rear camera has a similar setup which has a 16 MP, f/2.0 aperture equipped sensor and a second 5 MP sensor. The rear cameras can shoot 2160p @ 30 fps videos while the front cameras can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps.

The Lenovo K5 Pro has a large 4,050 mAh battery that can be charged from the USB Type-C port and supports fast charging up to 15W. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ZUI which is Lenovo’s custom skin for Android devices. It also has a fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. For connectivity, the device has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Lenovo K5 supports dual sim 4G VoLTE and has a hybrid sim slot.

The Lenovo K5 Pro will be available in two color variants Style Black and Elegant Gold. It is available for pre-order in China and deliveries will start from 23rd October. The price of the different variants are as follows:
- 4GB+64GB- ¥998.00 (around Rs. 10,500/-)
- 6GB+64GB- ¥1098.00 (around Rs. 11,600/-)
- 6GB+128GB- ¥1298.00 (around Rs. 13750/-)
Lenovo S5 Pro:

The Lenovo S5 Pro measures 154.5 x 75.45 x 7.7 mm and weighs 170 grams. The device has a 6.2 inch Full HD notch display with a 2246 x 1080 px resolution and runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in two memory capacities 6 GB RAM paired with 64 GB or 128 GB inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

For photography, the S5 Pro has dual 20 MP + 8 MP front cameras. The 8 MP front camera also has an infrared sensor which helps to securely unlock the device with face recognition. The rear camera setup has a 12 MP, f/1.8 aperture equipped lens and a 20 MP, f,2.6 aperture equipped lens. The back cameras can shoot 2160p videos @ 30 fps while the front cameras can record 1080p videos. Along with face recognition, it also has a fingerprint sensor.

The Lenovo S5 Pro has a 3,500 mAh battery that can be charged from the USB Type-C port and supports fast charging up to 15W. Like the K5 Pro, it also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ZUI. For connectivity, the device has Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi and a USB Type-C port.

The Lenovo S5 Pro will be available in three color variants, Blue Ice Crystal, Pure Gold, and Elegant Black and like the K5 Pro pre-orders are open and deliveries will commence on 23rd October. The price of the different variants of the Lenovo S5 Pro are as follows :
- 6GB+64GB- ¥1298.00 (around Rs. 13,750/-)
- 6GB+128GB- ¥1398.00 (around Rs. 14,800/-)
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Launched In India

Lenovo has launched both the smartphones in China for now but we hope these devices will soon be launched in India as well.
October 18, 2018
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S4 In India

Samsung has launched the latest variant of its flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4 in India. The 2-in-1 tablet has Samsung Dex and S Pen support, enhancing the functions it can perform. Key features of the tab include a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display, Dolby Atmos sound, a 7,300 mAh battery and improved inbuilt security for your data. The Galaxy Tab S4 costs Rs 57,900 and will be available starting October 18.

Specifications

The 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display has a 2560 x 1600 px resolution. It has an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a 287 ppi pixel density. Samsung promises an enhanced S Pen experience with 4,096 pressure levels and a pen tip of 0.7mm diameter. You can use the accessory to make notes, navigate through the screen, translate any text and send personalised texts through Samsung Live Message. The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC and has 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 400 GB using a microSD card.

The Galaxy Tab S4 has a 7,300 mAh battery, which according to the company, provides up to 16 hours of video playback. The device has fast charging capability. The Tab S4 has 4 speakers, tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos sound. It has a 13 MP primary camera and an 8 MP front facing camera, both equipped with an f/1.8 aperture. The primary camera records 2160p video at 30fps. The device runs the Samsung Experience UX based on Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box.

Other Features

The Galaxy Tab S4 has an advanced security system. The device has Samsung Knox, which is Samsung’s own mobile security platform. The company claims that this is defence-grade security and all critical information is protected through multiple layers of security. For added security, the tablet also has an Iris Scanner. The device has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. The device has advanced usability options with the help of Samsung DeX. Samsung DeX optimises the tablet and offers two modes. It has a standalone mode in which you can get a PC like experience even without a monitor or keyboard, according to the company. In the dual mode, you can connect the tablet to a bigger monitor.

Also Read: Vertu Launches Aster P Luxury Smartphone At $4,200

Price & Availability

The Galaxy Tab S4 costs Rs 57,900 and will be available starting October 18 in Black and Gray colours. The device will be available on the Samsung Online Shop and off-line retailers as of now. The tablet will be available as an Amazon exclusive starting October 20.

Samsung is offering the S Pen and Samsung DeX along with the device. The POGO charging dock will be sold separately and costs Rs 3,499.

October 18, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Leaked With 10GB RAM and 5G Network Support

Xiaomi was one of the first companies to introduce a narrow bezel display smartphone. The Mi Mix 1 was launched in 2016 with extremely thin bezels. It was followed by the Mi Mix 2 & Mi Mix 2s which were launched in late 2017 and early 2018 respectively. With every new generation, Xiaomi managed to squeeze the bezels in their Mix series devices. And now the company is about to launch the latest Mi Mix 3 smartphone. It might have a truly bezel-less display and multiple ground-breaking innovations.

Xiaomi posted a teaser online hinting that the Mi Mix 3 might be the first commercial phone in the world to have 5G support and 10 GB of RAM.

The company has scheduled the launch of the Mi Mix 3 on September 25. Recently the teaser video and the camera samples from the phone have also surfaced online. The video was uploaded on Chinese social media website Weibo. The video focuses on the concealed dual selfie cameras and the bezel-less display that the Mi Mix 3 will have. To achieve such thin bezels, Xiaomi has created a sliding screen mechanism which conceals the speakerphone, front cameras, and necessary sensors.

Mi Mix 3 Camera Samples:

Also Read: Google Boasts Pixel 3 To Be Their Most Secure Phone Yet

The samples show the portrait mode of the phone in action. The photos are taken in a very dark environment so it is hard to judge the camera performance solely on the basis of these images.

However, Xiaomi’s biggest accomplishment with the Mi Mix 3 will be 5G carrier capabilities. Out of all the global smartphone companies they will be the first ones to achieve this feat. Besides the insane 10 GB of RAM that the phone might have, the Mi Mix 3 might have have an in-display fingerprint scanner, an AMOLED display and most probably will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor. It might also support facial recognition as this feature is quickly becoming an industry standard in leading smartphones.

To conclude, we will have to wait till 25th October for Xiaomi to officially announce the smartphone and make all the details publically available.

October 18, 2018
Top 5 Console Games To Play This Weekend

A long weekend is upon us! And what better way to pass time than call a couple of friends and munch on some chips while playing a video game?! In this article we will discuss the top games that you can play this weekend to keep yourself entertained!

Overcooked

Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. The game is extremely great to pass time. The game challenges its players to play together and cook according to the orders that are received and have to be completed in a very short time. It gets increasingly difficult as you cross levels and one has to cook in different kitchens that have moving tables, cars passing through and deep pits that one can fall into.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man

The same old Spider-Man story, but told in a completely differently manner. This game features an experienced Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City. He still struggles with his personal life but has to fight bad guys in his free time. The gameplay as well as the graphics are amazing. The story progresses quite well and Peter’s personal life collides with his alter ego’s to create a beautiful game for you to play this weekend.

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Fifa 19

EA Sports has done what it does best. The new Fifa 19 has improved graphics, improved gameplay and a better gaming experience overall. The game can be bought in three different versions: Standard, Champions edition and Ultimate edition. The Champions edition consists of the base game, 10 jumbo premium gold FUT packs, Christiano Ronaldo loan, Neymar Jr loan and special edition FUT kits. The Ultimate edition has all the other features as the Champions edition, except it has 25 jumbo premium gold FUT packs instead of 10.

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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4

The Call Of Duty games have always been the hype of every season.A multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, the game is an absolute beast and has a battle royale mode that can be enjoyed with friends as well. The game has three different gameplay options, namely deathmatches and domination matches, Zombie mode and Blackout Mode.

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

The eleventh major instalment, and twentieth overall, in the Assassin’s Creed series, Odyssey features breathtaking graphics, a huge game world and plenty of missions and side quests to keep you entertained. As with past Assassin’s Creed games, this game is also extremely extensive. Take a ship or fight on ground, this game is sure to entertain!

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October 18, 2018
Vertu Launches Aster P Luxury Smartphone At $4,200

Vertu, the well known manufacturer of handmade luxury phones is back with its latest device, the Aster P. The Vertu Aster P is an Android smartphone with a Snapdragon 660 chipset, 12 MP camera, 3,200 mAh battery and more. But, what really sets Vertu apart is the luxury build of the device. The Aster P has a titanium alloy frame, with a Sapphire Glass screen and back panels made from real leather. To add to all the glitz is the hefty starting price of $ 4,200 which translates to approximately Rs 308,637.

The device was launched in an event held in China after Vertu had sent out an invite earlier this week. This is Vertu’s first smartphone after a while as the company had some turbulent years after Nokia sold it. The ownership changed hands numerous times and might finally be making a comeback for good. Each Vertu device is handmade in Britain by specific craftsmen who resonate with the design ideologies and vision of the company.

Specifications

The Aster P has a 5 inch AMOLED, FHD display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and has 6 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage. Under the hood, it packs a 3,200 mAh battery and has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The device has a 12 MP rear camera and a 20 MP front facing camera. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and has NFC support as well. While these specifications are surely not right for such a steep price, the Vertu Aster P shines in terms of other features.

As mentioned before, the device is handcrafted and is made form materials such as leather and Sapphire Glass. This is however, for the cheapest variant. The device also has a ‘Gold’ variant which sells at a price of $ 14,000. This specific model is made from genuine Titanium jewellery with Gold accents and Crocodile Skin lining. On the front, the screen is lined with 133 carat Sapphire Glass.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T To Release With Night Mode For Better Low Light Photography

The Vertu Aster P also has a Ruby button which provides users 24/7 access to high level support from a professional Vertu team. The company also allows users to customise the design of their smartphone by adding gems and choosing a desired style. The device will go on sale starting October 30 and will be available online. The launch of the device outside China is expected soon.

October 18, 2018
OnePlus 6T To Release With Night Mode For Better Low Light Photography

The OnePlus 6T launch is just around the corner and there is a lot of hype around it. The OnePlus 6T is one of the very few phones that will feature Android Pie out of the box. The recently launched Pixel 3 revels in its outstanding camera performance. But the OnePlus 6 has proved to be a worthy competitor for Pixel devices in terms of camera performance. The low light performance of OnePlus devices in recent times have improved drastically. According to a news website, OnePlus is introducing a Night Mode in the OnePlus 6T’s camera software. This Night Mode will supposedly improve the low light camera performance further. It will reportedly provide ample clarity and sharpness, with a good dark-to-light contrast, and negligible noise. The news website also said that they came to know about this straight from the horse’s mouth as a OnePlus representative has confirmed this.

Pre-order the OnePlus 6T here

Since the phone will be pre-loaded with Android Pie, we can expect AI to play a big role in the software and specifically the Night Mode. According to leaks and rumours, OnePlus 6T will bring major changes in comparison to the OnePlus 6. It will feature things like an in- display fingerprint scanner, water-drop notch, improved navigation, etc and will unfortunately not have a headphone jack. The phone will feature a Snapdragon 845 chipset and will have 8 GB of RAM. According to leaks, the OnePlus 6T features rear cameras with 16 MP and 20 MP sensors. Revelations about the 3700 mAh battery have also pleased a lot of OnePlus buyers as very few flagship smartphones offer such a huge battery.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

Leaked Price

Rumours suggest that the phone will arrive in three different variants. These will be 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage models. The prices for the devices have also been leaked which are Rs 37,999, Rs 40,999 and Rs 44,999 respectively. The OnePlus 6T is launching in India and New York on 30th October and will be available for order as early as November 2nd.

Pre-order the OnePlus 6T here

October 18, 2018
Google Boasts Pixel 3 To Be Their Most Secure Phone Yet

Google has introduced the Titan M security chip with its Pixel 3 and 3XL smartphones. The company claims that with this chip, the Pixel 3 and 3 XL have become their most secure phones yet. BlackBerry was known for their security for a while when smartphones were just taking off, making them one of the best selling smartphone brands as enterprises used their solution. Shortly after, Apple took the crown. This goes on to prove that security is a major concern for both enterprise as well as personal users.

Google seems to have invested a lot of time and energy into securing their phone. This arrives on the heels of a major security vulnerability. Huge amounts of data was leaked recently for a lot of users of Google’s social networking website – Google Plus. The company’s introduction of the enterprise-grade security chip – Titan M into the smartphone is a welcome change for users who fear for their data security. Google is looking to secure the phone both in terms of software and hardware. The company has promised to provide monthly security updates and yearly OS updates.

Pixel 3 Specifications

The Pixel 3 features a 5.5 inch display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system. It also features 4 GB of RAM and a single 12.2 MP camera CMOS image sensor at the back. The phone also has several sensors like a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer and Gyroscope.

Also Read: Google To Shut Down Google+ After Data Breach

Google wishes to protect secure transactions in third-party apps and secure sensitive transactions. The use of Google Play Protect to help safeguard your phone from malware is also a great feature to have. Along with this, it has a tamper-resistant hardware security module which protects your lock screen and strengthen disk encryption. The Titan M, in short, provides security in the bootloader, offers lock screen protection & disk encryption on-device, secures transactions in third-party apps and offers insider attack resistance.

October 18, 2018