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Key Specs Of Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro Revealed Before Launch
Amidst all the tension caused after the US trade ban, Huawei continues to launch new feature laden smartphones. The company is set to launch another series of handsets on the 21st of June that carry the Nova 5 branding. A day before the official announcement, key specifications of the Nova 5 and the high end Nova 5 Pro have been revealed on Twitter.

Out of the two leaked smartphones, former is mid to premium range handset while the latter is a flagship grade premium device. Both smartphones have similar specifications with the difference in the chipset and connectivity options.

Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro Specifications

According to the source, both the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro sport a 6.39 inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution. To match with the premium status, they feature and in-display fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming an industry standard. In terms of optics, the two devices have 32 MP front camera along with quad rear camera setup whose composition is as follows:
- 48 MP
- 16 MP
- 8 MP
- 2 MP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRV7Kaez0tw&feature=youtu.be

Leaked Unboxing Video Of Nova 5 Lineup

Both the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro are powered by a 3,500 mAh battery that supports 40 W fast charging. Under the hood, the Nova 5 Pro packs the Kirin 980 chipset while the affordable Nova 5 will pack the Kirin 810 which is making its debut with the device. The Kirin 980 is manufactured using 7 nm process and is present on other Huawei and Honor devices including the P30 Pro, Mate 20 Pro and View 20, Honor 20. Similarly, the Kirin 810 is also manufactured using 7 nm process and it consists of an Octa Core CPU. In comparison to the Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro supports NFC which is absent on the former. The two upcoming Huawei handset will do away with a 3.5 mm jack. However, they will be shipped with a dongle and pair of headphones with 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Also Read: Vivo Showcases World’s Fastest 120W Charging Technology For Smartphones

Conclusively, precise details including the price of the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro will be revealed at the launch event which is set for tomorrow. Therefore, we won’t have to wait for long.
June 20, 2019
Vivo Showcases World’s Fastest 120W Charging Technology For Smartphones

With the constantly increasing battery sizes in smartphones, the subsequent demand for a quick charging technology has increased. As a result, many major OEMs have incorporated some sort of fast charging in their devices. One such company is Chinese handset maker Vivo, which has announced with a post on Chinese social networking website Weibo; that it has successfully developed the world’s fastest 120W charging technology for smartphones.

Vivo 120W Charging

Vivo announced its 120W fast charging technology via a poster shared on Weibo. The company claims that it will allow charging a 4000mAh battery from 0 to 100 in around 13 minutes. For the battery to hit fifty percent capacity, the company claims it takes a 5-minute charge. This is faster than the 100W charging technology Xiaomi showcased a while ago; which allowed for a battery of same capacity to be fully charged in 17 minutes. Vivo has given its proprietary technology a name of FlashCharge 120W. The technology is expected to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai; which is scheduled to take place from June 26 to June 28 at the Shangai New International Expo Center. The post by Vivo also insinuates that the company may also be planning to showcase its first 5G smartphone at the event.

Also read: Nube Gaming Smartphone With Extendable Gamepad

While the prospect of a super quick charging technology in smartphones seems exciting; it has been revealed that the Vivo FlashCharge 120W is still in development. The company may have to wait until later this year or early next year to launch a commercial device with the charging technology. It is also not known what Vivo has done to keep the heating that is akin to fast charging tech, at bay in its FlashCharge 120W technology. Unfortunately, details about it are not known at the moment but are expected to be revealed as we move closer to the event scheduled for next week.

June 20, 2019
Nube Gaming Smartphone With Extendable Gamepad

Handheld gaming machines have been in the entertainment industries for almost 40 years now. These type of devices have always been a hit or miss with the audiences centred around gaming. Sony is a great example of this with the successful PlayStation Portable aka PSP and the subsequent failure of the PlayStation Vita. However, with the mobile gaming market being the largest revenue generator for the industry, it was inevitable that hybrid technology would be born soon. Nube Mobile is currently developing one such gaming device.

Specifications & Design

The company which is largely unheard of had patented designs last year regarding an extendable smartphone. These extended forms now include buttons such as controller D-pads and even joysticks, and may even feature special cooling functions. Nube Mobiles is based in Hong Kong and also works off of Spain in Malaga. According to the company’s own website, development is underway regarding two products. “One is a new smartphone for new players” while the other is a “new game based on one of the most popular films of the moment.”

The product in question is probably the hybrid device which at a glance would resemble a regular handset with bezels at the top and bottom. In addition to this, the key feature manifests itself once the corners bezels are pulled out from the device. Once fully extended gamepad buttons will flank the screen from the left and right sides. This, in turn, makes the smartphone look like a Nintendo Switch since the button layout is entirely similar. The Nube Gaming Mobile would although likely sport a larger and higher resolution display than the 6.2-inch HD screen found on the Switch.

Nube’s hybrid device has its buttons slightly encaved within the smartphone, just enough to slide in behind the screen. This makes it a practical smartphone and handheld gaming system simultaneously. Optional gamepad for smartphone do exist in the market, but no other company has it in-built within their handsets. Apart from the gaming peripherals, the essential front sensors are provided on the top like any other smartphone. The left side houses the volume rockers while the right has the power button along with two SIM card slots. The charging port is found at the bottom of the device alongside the apparently lone speaker on the left.

Nube Mobile’s upcoming smartphone only has a single camera at the back with a flash. Notably, the camera modules will move when the controls are extended due to their placement. Unfortunately, internal specifications cannot be discerned but going by the trend, a high refresh rate with a powerful processor is expected. The device will also probably be powered by a large battery pack. The website claims that Nube Mobile’s have 5 years of video game industry experience and that the new products will be introduced soon.

Also Read: Samsung Patents A Gaming Laptop With Expandable Display

With the mobile gaming market surpassing the PC and consoles in terms of revenue generated, a new shift in development focus has already started. Popular game studios for the aforementioned platforms are now taking the mobile market more seriously. This is evident with Activision bringing the Call Of Duty experience to smartphones. Official launch dates or any information was not provided by the company, but according to the website, the announcement would’ve been made in April. More updates are expected soon since the month has long since passed.

June 19, 2019
OnePlus Reveals Upcoming Oxygen OS Features
OnePlus has been busy with various software updates for its lineup of smartphones, especially the OnePlus 7 Pro. The Chinese company is well renowned and critically acclaimed for its user-centric business model. On multiple occasions, the company has added features or brought bug fixes relatively quick just after scouring its own community app. In a similar manner, the company has unveiled its planned catalogue of features and additions to its Oxygen OS.

What To Expect

In a new post on the OnePlus Forums, the company has highlighted developing as well as planned features with the future update. The Open Beta build already includes a couple of these new features that aim to enhance the OxygenOS user experience. Notably, a small part has been confirmed to be product exclusive while the rest are generally available OS-wide. The said exclusive features include OnePlus 7 Pro’s horizon light customizability, whereas most OnePlus devices will receive a new step counter in the Shelf.

OnePlus has already given its approval for most of the feature requests which are currently being tested in various open and closed beta programs. For example, the horizon light feature lights up the edges of the OnePlus 7 Pro when a notification is received. This was done by the company to address customer grievances regarding the lack of LED notification lights. Unfortunately, the feature will not appear on the standard OnePlus 7 model or its predecessors.

OnePlus 6T

The developers in OnePlus have also seemingly confirmed working on video recording via the ultra-wide camera found on the latest flagship. The community had been requesting for this feature for a while, as only the primary shooter currently captures videos. OxygenOS is also slated to provide support for adaptive icons for its OnePlus launcher. Furthermore, functions such as a custom duration for Zen Mode, more apps in the recent menu and sound effect when the device is charging will be released by the developers.

Other Notable Features
- Digital Wellbeing will be supported on OnePlus 5/5T/6/6T, and are currently available in the open beta.
- Ability to block messages by specific keywords is also being tested under the closed beta and will be released soon.
- Folders being considered for the app drawer for a simplifies and quicker way of finding applications.
Also Read: OPPO To Launch Under Display Camera Smartphone on 26th June

OnePlus thrives on its great community by being actively involved and interactive with its user-base. This particular form of communication typically strengthens the loyalty of customers and attracts potential ones as well. Hence, the company ensures its accountability and responsibilities with its products. The features do not have a concrete launch date but will soon be available via updates or on the open beta for a first look.
June 19, 2019
Samsung Patents A Gaming Laptop With Expandable Display

Earlier this year, the Korean electronics manufacturer, Samsung launched its first smartphone with a foldable display in the form of Galaxy Fold. Freshly granted patent to Samsung states that the company is working on yet another distinctive device which is a gaming laptop with an extendable display.

Patent Disclosures

Samsung filed the patent for the aforementioned gaming laptop with KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office) on December 2018 which was published on the 3rd of June 2019. The patent includes 14 sketches which showcase the different elements of the unique notebook computer. The standout feature of the laptop is apparently the display which expands to transform into an ultra wide screen.

Although the patent does not mention, the Samsung laptop’s display seems to have a conventional 16:9 aspect ratio which when expanded or rolled out converts into a display with 21:9 aspect ratio. This expansion of display provides an additional 50 percent screen real estate which can be crucial for gamers. Noteworthy, most FPS (first person shooter) games can benefit from this wide of a display as it provides a wider FOV (field of view) which in turn gives the user a competitive advantage.

The patent, however, does not reveal how Samsung intends the laptop to achieve this functionality due to lack of illustrations of the inner mechanism. Though, it seems that would incorporate technology similar to what a previously patented Samsung smartphone uses. Or rather it could also use technology similar to LG’s previously showcased rollable TVs with a flexible display.

Also Read: Asus 6Z Flagship Smartphone Launched In India

All in all, the previously achieved technological feats by Samsung suggest that a gaming laptop with this feature is not farfetched. And Samsung may surprise the world soon by launching a commercially available gaming laptop with an extendable display.

June 19, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 To Launch On July 23

The rise of mobile gaming has led to an unprecedented demand for gaming smartphones. Over the past few years, many major OEMs have launched a gaming handset of its own. One such company is Taiwanese electronics giant Asus; which launched its first gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone last year. It was revealed a while ago that the company is working with Tencent, a major Chinese conglomerate for the successor of the device, the ROG Phone 2. Now, the launch date and the expected pricing of the handset has been leaked online.

Asus ROG Phone 2

As mentioned above, Asus may launch the ROG Phone 2 at an event on July 23. The launch event will be held in Beijing, China according to the reports; after which the smartphone will be showcased by the company at the ChinaJoy 2019 digital entertainment expo scheduled for the month of August. Apart from the launch date, the report also mentions the expected starting price of the device. It is believed that the ROG Phone 2 by Asus will be priced significantly lower than its predecessor. The upcoming gaming handset may be launched at a price of CNY 4,399 (Rs. 44,400); which is lower than the Chinese price of the ROG Phone which was CNY 5,999 (Rs. 60,600) at the time of launch.

Also read: Asus 6Z Flagship Smartphone Launched In India

Past leaks of the Asus ROG Phone have already confirmed the presence of a 120Hz refresh rate display on the smartphone. This will be an upgrade from the 90Hz display on its predecessor. It will also be the third mobile device in the world to support the said refresh rate, after the Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2. Unfortunately, the rest of the specifications of the ROG Phone 2 are not known yet. But if it manages to pack in top tier specifications at the aforementioned price tag, it may be a compelling buy over its rivals like the Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2.

June 19, 2019
OPPO To Launch Under Display Camera Smartphone on 26th June

Mobile World Congress 2019 is the largest mobile industry expo in the world which was held in Spain on Feb 2019. The Chinese market being one of the larger markets with its own set of exclusive devices from various company receives its very own MWC at Shanghai which is scheduled for 26th to 28th June. OPPO one of the well-known smartphone manufacturers has confirmed its attendance at the Mobile World Congress 2019 on Weibo. A poster shared by the company clearly indicates that it is planning to launch the first under-display camera in the world.

Under-display camera smartphones essentially have its front camera within the front display but unlike a punch-hole module cannot be seen. The screen entirely encompasses the front panel with the camera under it. Earlier this month, Oppo had showcased its first functional prototype to the world, as did Xiaomi. Most OEMs have adopted a pop-up camera (like OnePlus 7 Pro) or rotating camera modules (such as Samsung Galaxy A80) for the full display solution. These are currently almost exclusively found in top-end or high mid-end range smartphones.

A short clip was previously shared by an OPPO executive which showcased a smartphone with the praiseworthy feature. It is uncertain if the aforementioned device is a prototype that is under development or an initial version of a smartphone that would be available commercially. The device had no visible seam for a front camera and had a full display panel at the front. This has probably given the world its first look into completely bezel-less smartphones.

Check this out from our R&D team! @Xiaomi continues to innovate and we have some exciting tech up our sleeves. RT if you love under display camera! #xiaomi pic.twitter.com/4Rlzt9uRAd
— Alvin T (@atytse) June 3, 2019

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The smartphone industry is one of the most volatile markets in the world. New is generally outdated in a quarterly cycle whilst any sci-fi dream of today is a reality within a year. Popular Entertainment such as movies have frequently showcased futuristic gadgets and handsets, and now our lives edge closer to them. No indication or otherwise have been provided regarding when the device will be available or even what the model/name would be. However, these innovational strides in the industry are always a positive sight.

June 19, 2019
Asus 6Z Flagship Smartphone Launched In India
Taiwanese electronics giant Asus has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Asus 6Z in India. The device was first launched in Valencia Spain on the 16th of May. It succeeds the ZenFone 5Z which was announced last year and boasts of notable improvements in design, camera and the performance department over its predecessor.

Asus 6Z

The Asus 6Z is the latest flagship offering by the company and measures 159.1 x 75.44 x 8.4mm with a weight of 190g. The smartphone has a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has a 6.4 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen to body ratio of the device stands in at an impressive 92 percent which is achieved by implementing a flip up camera mechanism. Like the Samsung Galaxy A80, the Asus 6Z has a rotating camera setup which can be used to take pictures from the rear as well as the front. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, the device has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock.

Under the hood, the Asus 6Z is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor and a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP Ultra wide angle sensor. As mentioned before, the device uses a flip camera mechanism to click pictures at different angles. For memory and storage, the handset has been launched in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The Asus 6Z is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. It has a unique Google Assistant button on the top right which can also be configured to open any application based on the user’s choice. In terms of connectivity, the handset supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, 3.5 mm jack and bottom mounted USB Type C port. It is available in two colours, namely Twilight Silver and Midnight Black.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Motorola One Pro With Quad Cameras Leaked In Renders

The Asus 6Z has been launched for the price of Rs. 31,999 for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The model with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory has been priced at Rs. 34,999 while the top end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage will cost Rs 39,999. The smartphone will exclusively available for purchase on Flipkart starting on the 26th of June.
June 19, 2019
Xiaomi CC9e Mid Range Smartphone Listed On TENAA

Late last year, Xiaomi took over the hardware business of Meitu which is a luxurious smartphone maker from China. Freshly discovered listing on the Chinese regulatory website, TENAA states that Xiaomi will soon launch the first smartphone that is co-developed with Meitu. As per the posters of the smartphone shared on Chinese social media website, Weibo, it will be named CC9e and will be a mid range handset.

Xiaomi CC9e Design and Features

According to the TENAA listing, the Xiaomi CC9e has a 6.39 inch display on the front which features a waterdrop notch up top. The rear panel of the device seems to be made out of plastic which harbours a triple camera set up along with an LED flash and the company branding. Similar to several other Xiaomi handsets, the upcoming device has right side mounted power button and volume rockers.

In terms of dimensions, the Xiaomi CC9e measures 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67 mm. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of Octa Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. For clicking selfies, the smartphone will feature a 32 MP camera. Out of the triple rear camera setup, the main sensor will have 48 MP resolution. The device is powered by a 3900 mAh battery which is reported to support 18 W fast charging.

Xiaomi CC9e Poster

Also Read: Motorola One Pro With Quad Cameras Leaked In Renders

All in all, only the pricing of the Xiaomi CC9e is left to the imagination as the aforementioned sources have revealed almost all details about the upcoming device. Even though the launch date of the device is currently unavailable, it is expected to be announced very soon.

June 19, 2019
Motorola One Pro With Quad Cameras Leaked In Renders

The rumours of the first quad-camera smartphone from Motorola had surfaced in early April 2019. The first look at the renders of the device was showcased along with certain unconfirmed reports regarding specifications. Motorola’s upcoming device was initially claimed to be an early CAD renders for the Moto Z4, however, reports now claim that it is the upcoming Motorola One Pro.

Specification & Design

Motorola has not given any sliver of information regarding this device and is yet to confirm any reports. Hence, specific details or internal configurations are still unknown but the past leak did contain some information. Motorola One Pro is claimed to feature a 6.2-inch screen that is probably an FHD+ display panel. The dimensions of the handset are 158.7 x 75 x 8.8mm, 9.8mm when thickness of the camera bump is accounted for.

According to the renders, Motorola One Pro has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C charging port which will likely support some form of fast charging. The volume rockers and power button are placed at the right of the screen, and the left is devoid of any seams. SIM tray is set on the top of the smartphone’s frame. The front of the device features a waterdrop-notch while the back has a rectangular module housing the four camera sensors.

Exact specifications and capabilities of the camera are still unknown, but apart from the previously reported 48MP primary shooter, a wide angle and telephoto lens would probably make an appearance. The camera bump also has the Motorola branding with the company’s signature batwing logo. For security, it seems as though an in-display scanner might be planned as well. Additionally, in the new Motorola One Pro renders, three more colour variants are also seen.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Pricing For European Markets Revealed

The smartphone manufacturer has yet to announce a date for the Motorola One Pro but it is highly likely that word will be given out soon. So far nothing has been teased or announced, but the lack of a top grade flagship this year might see this device taking the Moto Z4’s spot for top honours. Furthermore, updates will be available in soon in due time.

June 19, 2019
Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL Screen Size And Dimensions Leaked

Search engine giant, Google is highly anticipated to launch its latest flagship smartphone duo which will succeed the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL from the year 2019. Moving along with the chronological name scheming, the upcoming devices will be called the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The company itself had previously shared a poster of the device revealing its design. Afresh, a reliable tipster who goes by the username OnLeaks on Twitter has shared the alleged dimensions and screen size of the upcoming Pixel smartphone duo.

Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Screen Size and Dimensions

In addition:

– #Pixel4 = Likely between 5.6-inch and 5.8-inch display + roughly 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm (9.3 including rear camera bump)
– #Pixel4XL = Likely between 6.2-inch and 6.4-inch display + roughly 160.4 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (9.3 including rear camera bump)

Cheers! pic.twitter.com/ayuVABUmKY
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) June 18, 2019

According to the source, the Pixel 4 will have a display measuring between 5.6 and 5.8 inch, while its dimensions will be 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm. On the other hand, the Pixel 4 XL will have a display measuring between 6.2 and 6.4 inch with dimensions that measure 160.4 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm. The leakster has also revealed that the camera module on the two smartphones protrudes slightly out of the rear panel and the thickness of the two smartphones including the camera bump will be 9.3 mm.

The current leak does not provide any information about the devices specifications or design but they can be derived from prior reports and rumours.

Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Design and Specifications

https://twitter.com/GooglePixel4XL/status/1138949399910920192

The official teaser shared by Google states the upcoming Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will have an updated design with a dual camera module on the rear. Noteworthy, it is the first time that Google will equip a Pixel smartphone with dual cameras which has contributed to its rising popularity. Also, the smartphone from the teaser lacks a rear mounted fingerprint sensor which hints towards an in-display module.

Google Pixel 3XL

In terms of specifications, the devices are assumed to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for the current year. The company may also boost the battery capacity on future smartphones as this is an upgrade which the users will surely appreciate. Fast battery charging and Qi wireless are most likely to be carried forward from their predecessors.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Pricing For European Markets Revealed

In order to get full details of the Pixel smartphones, we will have to wait till their official announcement which is expected to happen in Q3 of 2019.

June 19, 2019
Sony Hexa Lens Smartphone Camera Specifications Revealed

It was reported last week that Japanese electronics company Sony is planning on releasing a smartphone with six cameras on the back. The device was leaked by a known gadget tipster on microblogging website Twitter. Unfortunately, no information other than the handset was under development was known then. Now, the same tipster has posted the camera specifications of the rumoured Sony smartphone. The device is touted to have six cameras on the back and two on the front. This takes the number of sensors on the handset to eight.

Sony Xperia Hexa Camera Smartphone

https://twitter.com/Samsung_News_/status/1140939989230006272

As mentioned above, the optical specifications of the alleged Sony Xperia smartphone with six rear cameras have been leaked. According to the tipster, Max J. on Twitter the camera unit of the Xperia device will be comprised of an f/2.4 aperture equipped 20MP sensor; combined with an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP sensor, a variable aperture ranging from f/1.2-f/2.4 outfitted 48MP sensor; with the fourth sensor also having a variable aperture of f/1.2-f/2.4 and a resolution of 12MP. The fifth sensor will be an f/2.4 aperture kitted 16MP sensor which will be further combined by a 0.5MP Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. Unfortunately, it is not known how the company will implement each sensor to work in tandem with another. For selfies, the leak further claims a 10MP sensor combined with a 0.3MP ToF sensor will be present on the front of the smartphone.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Pricing For European Markets Revealed

While the camera specifications of the Sony Xperia smartphone seem authentic, the tipster claims it should be taken with a grain of salt. As the device is still in development and nowhere near its official announcement, the optics can be changed before the launch. However, if Sony does go forward and launch a handset with eight cameras in total, it will beat the previous record held by the Nokia 9 PureView for most camera sensors in a smartphone; which has a total of six cameras, five at the back and one on the front.

June 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Pricing For European Markets Revealed

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G was unveiled by the Korean tech giant alongside its sibling Galaxy S10 series of flagship smartphones in the month of February 2019. However, unlike the Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10+, the 5G capable variant was not available for purchase with the aforementioned trio. This version went on sale in South Korea much later in April 2019, and soon after went on sale in the UK and the US. According to a new report, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will also be launched in Europe shortly, carrying a price tag of EUR 1,249 (around Rs. 97,000).

Specifications

The Galaxy S10 5G measures 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.94mm and weighs 198g. The design of the smartphone is reminiscent of the Galaxy S10+ with Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. The display sports an Infinity-O, 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel with a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. It has a pixel density of 505PPI and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Like its siblings the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, it features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and has IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.

The Galaxy S10 5G features quad rear cameras, unlike the triple rear camera setup found in the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. This camera setup includes a 12MP f/1.5-f/2.4 sensor, 12MP f/2.4 Telephoto sensor, 16MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide angle sensor; and a Time Of Flight (TOF) camera for 3D depth recording. The device has two cameras on the front, which are comprised of a 10MP f/1.9 sensor and a secondary TOF sensor to assist with background blur in photos and videos.

The Galaxy S10 5G runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. It has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The device features the Qualcomm X50 modem for 5G support. In terms of storage, it features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. There is no support for memory expansion via MicroSD.

The Galaxy S10 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery, larger than the 4100mAh present on the Galaxy S10+. The device supports 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C Port. Noteworthy, the premium smartphone also supports wireless charging. Like its siblings, it also has a reverse wireless charging feature.

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Samsung with the Galaxy S10 5G’s introduction in the European market will ensure its place as one of the first OEMs to be prepared for the 5G wave. The higher bandwidth of networking is not new to the continent, but widespread implementation is still lacking. Hence, the smartphone manufacturer will be ready as the demand grows and the network matures into mainstream levels of consumption.

June 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Launch Date Leaked

Korean electronics giant Samsung is best known for its smartphones. The company launches its flagship smartphones twice a year, once at the beginning with the Galaxy S series, and then in the third quarter with the Galaxy Note series. As it has already introduced the Galaxy S10 lineup in the month of February this year, it is expected the Galaxy Note 10 will also be announced in the following weeks. Now, to confirm all suspicions, a report has leaked the launch date of the upcoming flagship device from Samsung. It is being claimed that the Galaxy Note 10 will officially be unveiled on the 7th of August.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Galaxy S10+

As mentioned above, the report claims the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be launched on the 7th of August in the official Unpacked event. As far as the location of the announcement is concerned; it has been revealed that the smartphone will be unveiled at the Barclays centre in Brooklyn, New York. Notably, this is the same venue where the device’s predecessor, the Galaxy Note 9 was launched last year on the 9th of August. While the information seems genuine, the date and venue can be changed before the official announcement as there is still time before the launch.

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The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be a considerable improvement over its predecessor. Past leaks have claimed the smartphone will arrive in four variants, out of which at least one will support 5G; the next generation of mobile networks. The device will have a centred punch hole cutout to house the front camera and will have a vertical camera setup. This is unlike the horizontal camera systems the Galaxy S10 series employs. The leaks have also claimed the handset will let go of the 3.5mm headphone jack, which will be a first for a mainstream Samsung flagship. It is also expected to be priced considerably more than the Galaxy S10 series. While most details about the Galaxy Note 10 are all but confirmed; we will still have to wait for the official announcement in the month of August to douse our suspicions.

June 19, 2019
Google Calendar Suffering From Global Outage

2019 has been a year of numerous outages across various services and applications worldwide. For instance, social media platforms Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffered from a worldwide outage in the consecutive months of March and April. Furthermore, American technology company Google also suffered from Google Cloud downtime earlier this month. As per recent reports, Google Calendar is also not functioning currently for multiple users across the globe.

Many users who have been trying to access their Google Calendar schedules at calendar.google.com are facing issues, since they are greeted with an error. First reports started pouring in at about 7:30pm IST (10am EST). The majority of Canadian and US population (in addition to other countries) are unable to navigate to the website since then. The company has confirmed details regarding the service outage via its G Suite Status Dashboard, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Scheduling made simpler with @googlecalendar ? https://t.co/3WXZX2deRE pic.twitter.com/s3E1q8gGsO
— Google Workspace (@GoogleWorkspace) June 18, 2019

The company’s statement implied that the problem is being investigated. Additional details are expected to be available shortly. The most interesting aspect of this outage is the fact that the company posted a tweet from the G Suite Twitter handle stating how the Google Calendar application makes scheduling much simpler for day-to-day usage. The tweet was published merely an hour before the service outage. This may be a coincidence or a timed external attack on the company’s servers. Shortly thereafter, the company posted about the service disruption as well.

Google Calendar is currently experiencing a service disruption. Please stay tuned for updates or follow here: https://t.co/2SGW3X1cQn
— Google Workspace (@GoogleWorkspace) June 18, 2019

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This incident is another wake up call to a multitude of users across the globe, showcasing how vulnerable online services can be. When a lot of users rely on a single platform for their daily needs, a backup/contingency plan becomes an absolute necessity for conglomerates. An update from Google is expected to be available shortly, with engineers working on the problem, as stated by the company. Google’s other services (including Gmail, Docs and Drive) seem to be entirely unaffected at the moment. Moreover, the mobile application for the same is functioning without any hiccups as well.

June 18, 2019