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Xiaomi Discontinues The Mi Max And Mi Note Lineup

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has announced that it is discontinuing two of its iconic lineup of smartphones. The CEO of the company, in a post on Weibo, the country’s major social networking website has officially declared that Xiaomi will discontinue the Mi Max and Mi Note series; as it has no new plans of releasing a device under the name this year. Notably, While the original Mi Max was released in the year 2016, the first Mi Note was introduced a year before, in 2015.

About the decision

Mi Max 2

As mentioned above, the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun has officially confirmed; that the company has no intention of releasing a smartphone under the Mi Max or the Mi Note lineup this year. In his post, he has explained the variation between the Xiaomi and Redmi brand of handsets. According to Jun, while the Xiaomi brand focuses on the higher, more premium end of the market with the Mi series and the MIX lineup; the Redmi brand is centred towards value. With product lineups such as the Redmi A series and the Redmi Note and K series, the brand focuses more on the value and e-commerce market.

While the company has not specified the reason for the cancellation of the Mi Max and Mi Note lineup of smartphones, it is being speculated there are many. With the humongous size of the Mi Max series, it catered to all but a niche of people who wanted a giant device. Additionally, the Mi Note series was continually overshadowed by other flagship devices of the company. While it is not certain, it is completely possible that the aforementioned reasons led the company to take the decision.

Also read: Realme India To Launch A 64 MP Camera Smartphone

Also, it is not explicitly said that the next generation smartphone in the series, in this case, the Mi Max 4 or the Mi Note 4 will never make an appearance. Xiaomi has just said there will be no device launch this year, which may mean that if it deems it worthy, it may launch a handset in any of the series starting next year.

June 24, 2019
Realme India To Launch A 64 MP Camera Smartphone

Realme has just unveiled its plans on launching the worlds first smartphone with a 64MP camera. This new device will have its debut in India before being launched to the global market, as promised by Realme. The Shenzhen-based Chinese company was once a subsidiary of OPPO. Notably, in the past, Xiaomi had also claimed to launch worlds first smartphone with a 64MP camera sensor which is yet to happen.

Realme is developing the smartphone which will utilize Samsung’s GW1 camera sensor to achieve the 64MP title. The handset which will premiere in India has the largest sensor that can be found in a smartphone at 1/1.72 inch. This enables a large 1.6µm pixel size that is capable of better and clearer shots in various low light scenarios.

Realme India’s CEO went on Twitter to share the first ever shot (as seen below) taken by the yet unnamed upcoming smartphone. Notably, the device will be equipped with a Tetracell type sensor which is based similar to the Quad Bayer technology (a colour reproduction method used in a multi-camera device). This allows for the camera sensor to output 16MP images natively.

Working on the new premium killer! Introducing world's first smartphone camera with 64MP GW1 largest 1/1.72” sensor and mega 1.6µm pixel with amazing clear shots in low light too. RT if you want to see more “knockout” shots. #DareToLeap pic.twitter.com/D54xNFdaVm
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) June 24, 2019

According to the image, the upcoming Realme device will sport three additional camera sensors alongside its 64MP primary shooter. The watermark in the image proves that the smartphone will have an AI-assisted quad camera module at the back. The tweet also ensures that a lot more of such camera samples would soon be teased by the smartphone manufacturing company.

Also Read: Huawei Nova 5i Pro Leaked Renders Reveal Quad Rear Cameras, Punch Hole Display

Unfortunately, no ETA (estimated time of arrival) has been provided regarding the devices release date which is promised to launch in India before anywhere else. Furthermore, the implications of the image shared means that the device is almost ready or is in the final stages of development. Unfortunately, internal specifications and hardware regarding the handset are still at large as well. The upcoming Realme smartphone is expected that the device may launch before year-end or failing that early 2020.

June 24, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10 5G: What We Know So Far

Samsung is bracing for the launch of its 10th generation Galaxy Note smartphone which is expected to happen in the month of August. Similar to what was seen with the Galaxy S10 lineup, the Galaxy Note 10 is also reported to be launched in four variants. The four different models of the flagship handset will allegedly be called Galaxy Note 10e, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 Pro and Note 10 5G.

Similar to the Galaxy S10e, the Note 10e will be the most affordable device while the 5G variant of Note 10 will be the most expensive and spec laden handset out of the bunch. Even though the expected launch date of the upcoming devices is still far, several details about them have been revealed via unofficial sources.

Galaxy Note 10 Display and Design

The Note 10e is reported to sport a 6.28 inch display while the standard Note 10 is reported to sport a 6.7 or 6.75 inch display. In terms of design, the upcoming devices are speculated to be significantly different than its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 9. Leaked renders and screen protector images exhibit that the future Note 10 smartphones will have negligible bezels around the display and high screen to body ratio. Like the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Note 10 5G and Note 10 Pro are reported to have a display that tapers towards the side.

The key distinguishing feature of the Note 10 smartphones is told to have is a centre-mounted punch hole for the front facing selfie camera. Similar to what was observed with the S10 lineup, all smartphones in the 10th Gen Note range are assumed to have an in-display fingerprint scanner except for the Galaxy Note 10e. The latter is expected to have a side mounted fingerprint scanner which will be built into power button.

Galaxy Note 10 Camera, Chipset and Battery

In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup is reported to have multiple rear cameras(1). One highlighting aspect of the camera which was leaked on Twitter is the presence of variable aperture camera sensor. Speaking of the chipset, all variants in the upcoming lineup are assumed to be kitted Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820, depending on the region.

Galaxy Note 10 Rear

Past leaks claim that the standard Galaxy Note 10 will have a 4,500 mAh battery which is a worthy upgrade over its predecessor that features a 4,000 mAh pack. All the smartphones in the lineup are also expected to support fast charging which may range from 15 W to 25 W.

Galaxy Note 10 Renders

To provide the devices with a supreme usability experience, they might feature UFS 3.1 ultra fast storage. This features was first seen on the OnePlus 7 Pro which is an obvious contender to Samsung’s offerings. Staple to Note series of handsets, the upcoming devices will also have a stylus which will provide for several nifty features like wirelessly clicking selfies or drawing on the display.

Galaxy Note 10 Leaked Battery

Unlike past claims, the devices were reported to retain a 3.5 mm sensor which is a big sigh of relief for music lovers who enjoy their music on high end headphones.

Even though the price of the smartphones is currently unannounced, the Note 10e is expected to retail for € 800 while the flagship Note 10 5G may cost € 1,300 for the base variant.

Also Read: Raspberry Pi 4 Launched With 4GB RAM, 4K Video Output

Taking all the leaks into account, Note 10 smartphones seem to be worthy flagship devices. The launch date is currently not revealed but a Cnet report hints of a 7th August US launch which will be followed by the global launch on 23rd August.

June 24, 2019
Raspberry Pi 4 Launched With 4GB RAM, 4K Video Output

The Raspberry Pi foundation is a UK based charity that is known for making affordable personal computers (PC). Continuing the tradition, it has now launched the fourth iteration of its Raspberry Pi PC. The latest iteration is the successor to the Raspberry Pi 3B+ which was unveiled in the month of May last year. The latest generation of the computer, the Raspberry Pi 4 model B; carries on with the same form factor and adds on considerable improvements in specifications while keeping the identical price tag intact.

Raspberry Pi 4

The Raspberry Pi 4, as mentioned above, is the latest in the line of affordable PCs that were introduced back in the year 2012. The latest generation of the computer now arrives with up to 4GB of RAM. This is four times the amount of RAM than its predecessor. It also has a faster CPU and GPU; while the Raspberry Pi 3 uses a Quad-core CPU at 1.4GHz clock speeds, the newest model has the same amount of cores in a 1.5GHz Broadcom 2711, Cortex A72 Processor. The GPU has been upgraded to a 500MHz VideoCore VI from a 400MHz found in the previous generation. In a surprising move, the device now uses a USB Type C port for power, rather than a Micro USB found in the Raspberry Pi 3 which is a welcome change.

Also read: The New Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro May Launch In September

Other ports in the Raspberry Pi 4 include two Micro HDMI ports which are capable of powering two 4K monitors; at 30 fps or a single 4K monitor at 60fps alongside a 1080p display. Also present are two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports; with a Gigabit Ethernet port and microSD storage card. Connectivity options on the device include support for Bluetooth 5.0, up from version 4.1 in the previous generation; and Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11ac. In terms of pricing and availability, the Raspberry Pi 4 will be available to purchase starting June 24 from certified online stores. It has been priced starting US$ 35 (Rs. 2,400) for the variant with 1GB RAM configuration; the 2GB RAM version has been priced at US$ 45 (Rs. 3,100) while the top end 4GB RAM Pi will cost US$ 55 (3,800).

June 24, 2019
Xiaomi Sold One Million Mi Band 4 Units In Just 8 Days
On the 11th of June, Xiaomi launched the long anticipated Mi Band 4 which succeeds the Mi Band 3 from 2018. The newly launched fitness band is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, however, Xiaomi has managed to retain an aggressive price with the device. Some key features that the Mi Band 4 has brought to the table include the introduction of a colour OLED display, NFC support and a heart rate sensor.

Accrediting to its value for money and utilitarian features, Xiaomi has managed to grasp commendable sales figures with the Mi Band 4. According to a post shared on Chinese social media website, Weibo, the company has sold 1 million units of the device within just 8 days of its commercial availability. The post also reveals that the company shipped over 5000 units of the fitness band each hour which has set a new sales record for any generation of Mi Band. To recap following are the features of the newly launched device.

The Mi Band 4 features a 0.95 inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 120 px. The display on the latest device considerably larger than the 0.78-inch monochrome OLED found in its predecessor. In terms of design and looks, the smart wearable is reminiscent of previous generations, with a capsule like a form factor that allows interchangeable silicone bands. The said bands are offered in five different colours which include Orange, Purple, Black, Burgundy and Beige.

Staple to any fitness band, the Mi Band 4 supports step counter. As previously mentioned, the updated device also has a heart rate sensor which is a worthwhile addition. It is available in two different configurations, one that supports Bluetooth while the expensive variant also supports NFC (Near Field Communication) which is required for seamless payments with supported gateways.

Pleasingly, the Mi Band 4 also supports voice guided commands via the built in digital assistant. Similar to its preceding device, the Mi Band 4 is also rated for 5 ATM water resistance. It is powered by a 135 mAh battery which is claimed to provide 20 day backup on a single charge. The price for two different variants of the device are as follows:
- Wi-Fi: CNY 169 (Rs. 1,700)
- Wi-Fi + NFC: CNY 229 (Rs. 2,300)
All in all, Xiaomi has hit a home run with the new Mi Band 4 and it is expected to shatter even more sale records in the coming future.

Also Read: Full Specs And Price Of Xiaomi CC9 And CC9e Leak

Although Xiaomi has not yet revealed the launch date of device in India, it is expected to be announced soon.
June 24, 2019
The New Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro May Launch In September

Rumours regarding the first 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro have been making rounds on the internet for a while now. Though, the tech giant has made no announcement or given any confirmations regarding the anticipated device. However, A new report seems to claim that the release of the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro is actually right around the corner. The launch is expected to be set somewhere in September.

Analysts at IHS Markit have reported that the 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro will be unveiled in September alongside its speculated specifications. The latest laptop will feature the new display size and high end CPU along with Catalina MacOS. An OLED panel is being skipped over for an LCD screen which will feature a resolution of 3072x1920px.

Apple had refreshed the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro back in May and is also expected to update the laptops with the latest MacOS Catalina. The update would also go with an update to new processors as well. The 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro could potentially sport a high-end processor, such as the H series Intel Core Processor, i9-9980HK. This octa-core processor is already available in the refreshed May 2019 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Notably, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro could feature a more powerful GPU in comparison to the May refreshed iterations. The older versions have a Radeon Pro Vega 20 graphics with 4GB of HBM2 memory, while the latest laptop might utilize AMD’s latest Radeon RDNA capable integrated graphics processors. This will further boost the graphics prowess of the upcoming MacBook Pro.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M30s Colour Variants Leaked, To Launch In India Soon

The company’s new release might frustrate customers who had just bought the May 2019 refreshed laptop models. Furthermore, the American company has yet to put out a response confirming this report. The new 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro is most likely a top-end device aimed at creators and casual consumers alike. Reception of the product remains to be seen.

June 24, 2019
Huawei Nova 5i Pro Leaked Renders Reveal Quad Rear Cameras, Punch Hole Display

Huawei launched the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro at an event in China last week. The smartphones are the latest entrants in the company’s mid-range Nova series. However, two more handsets which were the were the Nova 5i and Nova 5i Pro, also rumoured to be announced at the same event didn’t make an appearance. It was later speculated that the company may be planning on launching them at a later date than expected. While they were leaked in the past, no further information about them followed. Now, popular gadget tipster Evan Blass has revealed the schematics of the Nova 5i Pro which contradicts the design of the smartphone in the previous leak.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro

As mentioned above, the design of the Huawei Nova 5i Pro was leaked on Twitter by the known gadget leaker. Opposing the previous design leak, the alleged schematics of the smartphone reveal a different looking device. The front of the handset has a large display with minimal bezels on all sides and a substantial chin at the bottom. It has a punch hole cutout on the top left corner of the display to maximise the screen real estate of the smartphone; like present in the Galaxy M40 and Honor View20. The right side of the device houses the volume rockers and power button; while the left side remains completely empty save for the SIM card tray. Over at the bottom, a USB port and 3.5mm headphone jack are visible in the image.

Mate 20 Pro

Also read: Huawei Will Soon Enter The Indian Tablet Market

The back of the Huawei Nova 5i Pro showcases a design that is reminiscent of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. There is a square housing which consists of a quad camera setup and an LED flash beside it. The circular fingerprint scanner is present right below the camera module. Unfortunately, other details like the pricing and launch date of the smartphone are unknown at the moment. However, as the elder siblings of the device have already been announced, the handset may be closer to launch than ever.

June 24, 2019
Huawei Will Soon Enter The Indian Tablet Market

Huawei had just gone on stage to unveil its new Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro and MediaPad M6 among its other products. The Chinese company, regardless of the restrictions by the US, still plans on expanding its business horizons on multiple fronts. A fresh report has uncovered that the tech giant will soon enter the tablet market in India.

Huawei will compete with the likes of Samsung, Apple and Lenovo. These companies currently have a hold over the Indian tablet market, with Samsung in a dominating lead. The South Korean manufacturer has freshly unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A10.1 which will seek to boost tablet sales in India.

Exclusive: Huawei will soon enter the tablet market in India and these are the images of the first product it will launch under series. It seems like there will finally be more options in Android Tablet range for the Indian people. What do you think? #Huawei #HuaweiTablet pic.twitter.com/9OpCctL1zJ
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) June 24, 2019

According to the source, the tablet will feature an estimated 10-inch screen size with considerable bezels at the front. Back of the device features the lone camera minus a flash at the top right corner alongside Huawei’s branding in the centre. Regulatory information can also be seen on the bottom of the back panel. Two speaker grills are found at the bottom of the tablet while the right side features the volume rockers and power button.

Huawei’s upcoming tablet is reportedly compatible with cellular networking, which will most likely include 4G LTE bandwidth. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the upcoming tablet are still unknown as the company has yet to make any official announcements. It is unclear if Huawei is planning a single tablet with multiple configurations or different tablet models altogether for the Indian Market.

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The reception of this device by the Indian audience will be based on its pricing and offerings in regards to other companies. Huawei can make a great impact in the southeast Asian country if it can find the correct formula of value for money in the market. Furthermore, India has not had a fresh new contender in the tablet market for a while. This will make the new entry a welcomed addition, as more choice is always better for the consumers.

June 24, 2019
Full Specs And Price Of Xiaomi CC9 And CC9e Leak
Xiaomi will soon launch a new lineup of smartphones called CC, which is developed in collaboration with Meitu, a luxury smartphone maker that the former acquired in the year 2018. According to senior Xiaomi executive, the new range of handsets is targeted towards young consumers, and they will have worthy photography capabilities and an appealing design. The smartphones are set to launch early next month, however, before the official unveiling, the price and features of two upcoming handsets have been leaked on Twitter. Althoug the details are in Chinese, the magic of Google translate allows deriving most of the specifications.

Xiaomi CC9e Full Specs and Price

According to the source, the Xiaomi CC9e sports a 5.97 inch AMOLED display with a water drop notch and a pixel density of 2340 x 1080 px. Like several mid range and premium smartphones, it features an in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 Soc which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU.

For photography, the Xiaomi CC9e will have 32 MP front camera and a triple rear camera setup which consists of the 48 MP Sony IMX582 sensor, an 8 MP sensor and a 5 MP sensor. The handset will be powered by either a 3500 mAh battery or 4,000 mAh battery which supports 18 w fast charging. To provide durability to the device, it has Corning Gorilla 5 on both the front and back.

For charging and data syncing, the Xiaomi CC9e will incorporate a USB 2.0 Type C port. The smartphone will run MIUI 10 which is based on Android 9 Pie. In terms of memory and storage, it will be offered in three variants which are listed below along with their leaked price:
- 6 GB + 64 GB- CNY 1599 (Rs 16,200)
- 6 GB + 128 GB- CNY 1899 (Rs 19,200)
- 8 GB + 128 GB- CNY 2199 (Rs 22,200)
Xiaomi CC9 Full Specs and Price

The leaked spec sheet reveals that the Xiaomi CC9 is beefed up variant of CC9e, which is similar to Samsung’s branding with the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e. The source reveals that the Xiaomi CC9 will sport a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with water drop notch and a pixel density of 2340 x 1080 px. Similar to the younger, CC9e, it will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

In terms of optics, the Xiaomi CC9 features a 32 MP front camera like its younger sibling, while its triple rear camera setup consists of 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensors, 16 MP wide angle sensor and a 12 MP sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which will support 27 w fast charging. The front of the smartphones is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 while the rear is protected with Gorilla Glass 5.

Qualcomm Snapdragon

The device will be kitted with the Snapdragon 730 SoC which Qualcomm’s latest offering for mid range to premium smartphones. Indifferent to the more affordable offering, the Xiaomi CC9 will also support NFC. It also sports a USB 2.0 Type C which will be used for charging and transferring data. The smartphone will be offered in three variants which are listed below along with their leaked price:
- 6 GB + 128 GB- CNY 2599 (Rs 26,300)
- 8 GB + 128 GB- CNY 2799 (Rs 28,200)
- 8 GB + 256 GB- CNY 3099 (Rs 31,300)
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M30s Colour Variants Leaked, To Launch In India Soon

In order to verify the leaked details, we won’t have to wait for long as the Xiaomi’s CC lineup of smartphones is set to be unveiled on 2nd of July.
June 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M30s Colour Variants Leaked, To Launch In India Soon

It was revealed a few days ago that Samsung is working on a new entrant in its online-only Galaxy M lineup of smartphones. This device was purported to be called the Galaxy M30s and is claimed to be an upgraded variant of the Galaxy M30 launched back in the month of February. The handset was leaked via a listing on performance benchmarking website Geekbench which revealed its specifications. Now information about the colour variants of the upcoming device has surfaced online. The report also claims the smartphone is launching in India soon.

Samsung Galaxy M30s

Galaxy M30

The Samsung Galaxy M30s will be a mid-range smartphone from the company. Latest reports about the device reveal it will be available in three colour options, namely Black, Blue and White. Notably, the Galaxy M30 was available in the colours Gradation Black and Gradation Blue at the time of launch. It is also claimed that the company may also introduce the Prism White colour of the Galaxy S10+ to the Indian market soon. It is not known if the two aforementioned announcements will be made together.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e & Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Launched In India

Past leaks of the Samsung Galaxy M30s reveal it will run on an octa-core processor with a clock speed of 1.74GHz. It is acknowledged to be the 10nm Exynos 9610 SoC; which is also present in the Samsung Galaxy A50. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU. Also present in the handset is 4GB of RAM which is the same as the regular variant. The device runs on the current Android 9 Pie which is likely to be skinned with the company’s OneUI. Unfortunately, more details like the pricing of the handset are unknown at the moment but the sources claim that it may be closer to launch than ever.

June 24, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e & Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Launched In India

Samsung has silently launched two new Android tablets in India, both of which cater to an entirely different audience. The two newly launched devices include the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab S5e, out of which, the former is targeted to the mid range segment while the latter is targeted to premium segment.

Galaxy Tab S5e Design and Features

The Galaxy Tab S5e has an attractive design with thin bezels around the display and a sleek side profile. The tablet measures 245 x 160 x 5.5 mm and tips the scale at 400 grams. It features a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display that has a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 287 ppi. The bezel above the display houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera that has a pixel size of 1.12 ultra micron.

The right side of the Galaxy Tab S5e houses the SIM card slot, volume rockers, and the power button which doubles as a fingerprint scanner. The device has a total of four speakers, out of which two sit on top and two on the bottom. The rear of the tablet is occupied by a 13 MP camera, Samsung branding and AKG logo. AKG is an Austrian company that is famous for its headphones and microphones. The company is now owned by Samsung and the logo behind the Galaxy Tab S5e conveys that the device has an admirable audio output. The tablet can also capture 2160p videos at 30fps from the rear camera and 1080p videos at 30fps from the front shooter.

Galaxy Tab S5e is kitted with the Snapdragon 670 SoC which is comprised of Adreno 612 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. In terms of connectivity, the tablet supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. The device is powered by a mammoth 7,040 mAh battery that also supports fast charging. It runs on Android 9.0 pie which is skinned with Samsung’s One UI. In terms of memory and storage, the tablet has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. Besides, it also supports memory expansion up to 512 GB via a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Design and Feature

Similar to the Galaxy Tab S5e, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 also features a large screen display on the front and a metal unibody which provides an elegant look. Speaking of dimensions, the tablet measures 245 x 149 x 7.5 mm and weighs 470 g. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 a 10.1 inch LCD display that has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 px and a pixel density of 224 ppi.

For photography, it features a 5 MP front facing selfie camera and an 8 MP rear camera. Both the front and rear camera can also shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps. Connectivity options on the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack and a bottom mounted USB Type C port. The tablet is powered by a large 6150 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of 13 hours.

Under the hoods, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 packs the Exynos 7904 SoC which is also featured on the Samsung Galaxy M30 and Galaxy A30. The chipset consists of an Octa Core CPU and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. The tablet has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card.

Screen	10.1 inch, LCD 1920 x 1200 px 224 ppi
Front Camera	5 MP f/2.2
Rear camera	8 MP f/2.0
Battery	6150 mAh
SoC	Exynos 7904 Octa Core Mali-G71 MP2
Connectivity	802.11 Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 GPS USB Type C 4G VoLTE
OS	Android 9 One UI

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Price, Availability and Colours

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Both the Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 are offered in three colour options which include Black, Gold and Silver. The two tablets are offered in Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi + LTE variant for which the prices are as follows:

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Wi-Fi- Rs 14,999
Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Wi-Fi + LTE- Rs 19,999
Galaxy Tab S5e Wi-Fi- Rs 35,999
Galaxy Tab S5e Wi-Fi + LTE- Rs 39,999

The high end S5e is now available for purchase on Samsung India website while the Tab A 10.1 is currently listed as ‘notify me’.

June 24, 2019

LG Patents A Smartphone With Punch Hole Front Camera

A glimpse of LG’s upcoming smartphone was seen through a patent granted by the Turkish Patent Institute. The device in question is reported to sport a punch-hole front-facing camera. This would mark the first time LG is planning to use this form of bezel reduction method for an all screen device.

According to the schematics, the smartphone will sport a punch-hole camera in the top left corner of the screen. The front panel is devoid of any seems apart from bezels on the top alongside an earpiece with necessary sensors and a buttonless bottom. The back, however, is a familiar design that has already been seen before. LG V40 ThinQ is clearly used as an inspiration for the rear layout, as the schematics show a striking resemblance.

The triple camera module at the back is in an identical pattern to the LG V40 ThinQ with a horizontal placement side by side. A flash flanks the right of the camera set up while the fingerprint sensor is placed right below it. This proves that the new device will not feature an in-display fingerprint scanner at the front. Changes to LG’s formula has been historically slow with the rate of adoption being behind other OEMs at this moment.

Unfortunately, no information about specifications as such is available regarding the upcoming device, or rather even if it is planned on being mass produced. With this only assumptions can be made regarding its specifications and hardware. If the device is similar to LG V40 ThinQ then it might see the same sort of top-notch hardware treatment if it launches the coming months.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Retain 3.5 MM Jack Claims Report

LG has not had a great record in the global smartphone market in the last few years. With the rise of Chinese companies like Xiaomi and OnePlus, LG has seen a decline in sales both in volume and value. The company has to aggressively price this device or in future iterations be at the forefront of newer technology or innovation to survive in the current highly dynamic smartphone industry

June 24, 2019
Microsoft Working On A Foldable Surface Device That Runs Android Apps

American technology behemoth Microsoft launched devices under its Surface brand starting the year 2012. The company has launched a slew of laptops, tablets under the brand and has been long rumoured to be working on a foldable Surface device. While the device has been confirmed to be in development, no other details about it were known. Now, a report claims that Microsoft is planning to launch a compact foldable Surface mobile device in the first half of next year.

Microsoft Foldable Surface

As mentioned above, Microsoft may be planning to launch a foldable Surface device next year. While it is not confirmed precisely when the announcement will take place; the source claims it may be as early as the first quarter of the year 2020 or by the first half of the year. It has been revealed that the device will have two 9 inch displays with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Interestingly, other Microsoft Surface products such as the Surface Laptops or the Surface Book use a 3:2 aspect ratio on their displays.

Other details about the upcoming foldable Microsoft Surface as claimed in the report; are that it will use a new version of the Windows 10 operating system. This has been rumoured to be called the Windows Core OS (WCOS) and will be able to natively support the dual display user interface. It may also adopt the 10nm SoC by Intel which will be called Lakefield.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Retain 3.5 MM Jack Claims Report

In a surprising move, it has also been claimed that the Microsoft Surface foldable will also be able to run Android apps and Apple’s iCloud service. As it is a mobile device, it may feature LTE or 5G for always-on connectivity to the internet. Unfortunately, more information like the pricing is not available as of now but is expected to be revealed as we move closer to the launch date.

June 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 To Retain 3.5 MM Jack Claims Report

The announcement for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is right around the corner. Various reports and leaks regarding the device have already made many rounds on the internet. However, A new report from a reliable source seems to confirm and disprove a few of the aforementioned rumours from the past.

5. No noticeable software changes.
6. No top speaker grill and much smaller bezels.
7. Power and volume on the left side.
8. "3 cams vertical on small one
3 vertical plus one more on pro under the flash to the right of the stack"
9. Both are centered single hole punch cameras.
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) June 21, 2019

Max Weinbach, the source, went on Twitter (goes by @mweinbachXDA) to list a series of features and design specifications. Weinbach allegedly received the information from his source who gave out a total of 9 details regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10. All of these were shared in the tweet thread. The first thing to be unveiled was the retention of the 3.5mm headphone jack by the upcoming Note series, which may be unlikely considering the leaked renders and cases that have been seen so far.

The South Korean company is apparently not making any new major overhauls with the S-Pen that is claimed to be similar to the Galaxy Note 9‘s pen. Furthermore, the tweet also reported the removal of expandable storage from the standard version of the Galaxy Note 10. Samsung is also reported to not making any new major additions to the software and UI of the upcoming flagship handset. The device will run on the Android 9 Pie based One UI.

Reportedly, there will no longer be a speaker grill on the top of the smartphone leading bezels to be much smaller than its predecessor. Interestingly, the volume rockers and the power button will now both be found together on the left side, a small but notable design change. The tweet also goes on to confirm the vertical setup for the 3 camera sensors, while the fourth being under the flash to the right in the Pro variant.

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Finally, both of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 versions will be equipped with an infinity-O display. The punch-hole cameras will be embedded right in the middle of the top portion of the screen. Again, these speculations have yet to be confirmed by the company and the only addressal that might be received will be in the form of an official launch. The highly anticipated flagship is set for an announcement in August for those interested customers. Updates will follow regarding the launch and more as additional information is available.

June 22, 2019
Kirin 810 Smokes Snapdragon 730 In Antutu Results

Earlier this week, Huawei unveiled a variety of new products at a Chinese event which includes the Nova 5 lineup and MediaPad M6 tablet duo. One significant offering that the company unveiled at the event is the Kirin 810 SoC which is featured in the Nova 5. The newly released chipset is intended towards devices that fall in the mid range and premium segment.

In terms of competition, the chipset that contends against Huawei’s offering is the Snapdragon 730 which is developed by Qualcomm. Antutu, a popular benchmarking platform has shared a comparison table that details the difference between the Kirin 810 and Snapdragon 730 across various aspects including CPU and GPU.

Noteworthy, in the GPU department, the Kirin 810 races far ahead of the Snapdragon 730. The former records a score of 73380 points while the latter only manages 58149. In no regards is the Qualcomm chipset underpowered, but the Kirin 810 trumps it in all departments.

Nova 5 Pro With Kirin 810

To recap, the Kirin 810 SoC is fabricated using 7 nm process and is manufactured by TSMC (Taiwan Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Company). It consists of an Octa Core CPU along with the Mali G52 GPU. The eight core CPU setup is comprised of two different clusters which include 2x Cortex-A76 cores which are clocked at 2.27 GHz and 6x Cortex A55 cores which are clocked at 1.88 GHz. This combination of two different CPU architecture and clock speed clusters allow devices employing the chipset to provide the optimised equilibrium of performance and battery life.

Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset

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To sum it all, Huawei has done a fantastic job with its latest chipset which will definitely give Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 a run for its money. As of now, the Nova 5 is the only device equipped with the SoC but Huawei is expected to unveil a whole array of handsets with this chipset in the coming future.

June 22, 2019