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Apple Registers Seven New MacBook Models In EEC Database

Earlier this month, American tech giant, Apple held the WWDC event where it unveiled the updated Mac Pro computer in addition to the latest software iterations for its electronic devices (1,2,). Intriguingly, the company has freshly registered seven unreleased Mac models in the Eurasian Economic Commission which point towards an upcoming launch. Besides the said devices, Apple in the month of May had launched the updated 15 inch MacBook Pro which can be configured with 8 core Intel i9 processors. EEC listings like these in the past have foreshadowed the release of new Apple products in numerous instances.

A few examples of EEC listing that have turned into actual commercially available products include multiple Mac, iPhone, iPad Pro and AirPod models. The filings are legally required for any encrypted electronic device which is sold in select countries including Russia.

Models Registered

According to the listing, the seven Mac models registered by Apple include A2141, A2147, A2158, A2159, A2179, A2182, and A2251 which are described as “Portable” computers that suggest new MacBook laptop computers. Reportedly, the new device lineup will be comprised of 12 inch MacBook, 13 inch MacBook Pro and also the MacBook Air.

Also, Apple is said to be working on a brand new 16 inch MacBook Pro with an overhauled design. However, the company is yet to provide any information about the launch or existence of the computing device. Adding further to the predictions and rumours, the company launch the upcoming models with optional LTE connectivity. This feature will make the MacBook a perfect companion for users who are always on the go and want a machine to tag along that has high speed internet connectivity.

Also Read: Researchers Have Successfully Converted Type A Blood To Type O

To conclude, we will have to wait for Apple to reveal more details about the previously mentioned MacBook computers. As no other details about them are currently available except for the EEC listing.

June 14, 2019
Researchers Have Successfully Converted Type A Blood To Type O

A huge number of people perish each year across the globe due to a shortage of blood transfusion stocks. On paper, almost 55 million litres of blood is donated annually worldwide, but in reality, incompatibility between the blood types implies that a person may not always receive a transfusion. However, researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a method using which type A blood can be converted into type O universal blood type.

Type O blood is compatible with anyone who has Rhesus (Rh) positive blood. Hence, it is considered as the universal blood type, since it can be transfused with anyone who has A+, B+, AB+, or O+ blood, which comprises about 75% of the total population. Postdoctoral researcher Peter Rahfeld has discovered a way via which enzymes can be used to transform type A red blood cells into universal type O blood cells. As per reports, this development can potentially double the stock of transfusion blood in the world.

If a person with type A blood is accidentally transfused with type B blood, the B antigens present in the transfused blood would cause the anti-B antibodies to attack the blood cells in a fatal manner, which would consequently result in the death of the person. On the other hand, type O red blood cells don’t have both the A and B antigens on their surface, instead, they harbour a neutral “H” antigen instead. This means anyone can be compatible with the aforementioned blood type.

Also Read: Samsung’s 64 MP Sensor To Debut In A Redmi Smartphone

In order to convert blood types, the lead researcher and his team have made use of a bacterial enzyme that resides in the human gut to remove all traces of A antigens simply by converting them into H antigens. They further identified genes that encode two enzymes which can remove facilitating components of the A antigen. When the enzymes were added to type A blood, they stripped the blood of all A type antigens, essentially converting them to Universal Type O cells. These findings may significantly increase the number of lives saved across the globe. However, it will take a fair share of time for this research to be applied to humans on a large scale.

June 14, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 And Pixel 4 Launch Revealed

A new leak has surfaced that points at the supposed launch of the upcoming Google and Samsung flagships. The Galaxy Note 10 and Pixel 4 smartphones release date was apparently detailed by Verizon, a cellular network provider, in the company’s roadmap. This release cycle will in a manner follow the same pattern and release bracket of the latest generation iPhones.

The Google Pixel 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 had both of their respective launch dates uncovered by a well-known leakster on Twitter. A photo tweeted by Evan Blass (@evleaks) showcased an October launch for Pixel 4, while the Galaxy Note 10 will receive an August release date. Apple’s 2019 iPhone, on the other hand, sits in the middle of both these releases, with a September reveal.

The Pixel 4 launch is similar to that of last years, denying rumours of an early launch despite Google revealing an early look at the smartphone. Furthermore, both the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Google Pixel 4 are being prepared for a launch in the latter halves of their respective month of launch. The iPhone is also expected to launch near the end of September. It can be noted that the aforementioned companies still have a couple of months between the launches and the dates might change.

The Galaxy Note 10 will be the latest entry in the popular Note series by Samsung. Apart from leaks, rumours and a couple of educated guesses, not a lot of information on the upcoming flagship is available. Renders of the smartphone have suggested that bezels have been trimmed even further. A picture of the protective screen guard for the device has made it apparent that bezel sizes are noticeably smaller when compared to the Galaxy Note 9.

Also Read: Huawei Nova 5 Pro Renders, Specifications Leaked Online

Pixel 4, however, was made public by Google themselves, unveiling the smartphone design and form factor on Twitter. The company although has not revealed any information regarding the handsets internal specifications. The next couple of months would see the launch of some of the industries best flagship smartphones that are equipped with cutting edge technology. Everyone can expect new innovations within the said devices that bring added benefits and functionality to one’s life.

June 14, 2019
Samsung’s 64 MP Sensor To Debut In A Redmi Smartphone

Samsung announced the 64 MP camera sensor for smartphones last month. It holds the records the record for the highest resolution mobile camera sensor ever made. While it was being speculated that the first device to sport the sensor would be a Samsung handset, presumably the Galaxy A70s; fresh reports claim otherwise. Popular gadget tipster Ice Universe has claimed on the Chinese social networking website Weibo; that the first smartphone with Samsung’s 64 MP ISOCELL GW1 sensor will belong to Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi.

About the leak

Samsung ISOCELL GW1 Sensor

The tipster claims that as mentioned above, the first smartphone with Samsung’s flagship 64 MP sensor will be a Redmi device. He further adds that while the international premiere of the sensor will still belong to a Samsung handset, an A series one to be precise; the first Chinese smartphone, and presumably the world’s first to sport the sensor will not be the company’s own. While other details about the Redmi device are not known at the moment, the handset may be introduced in the following weeks. This may be followed by the International release of the purported Galaxy A70s with the ISOCELL GW1 sensor.

Redmi Note 7S

Also read: Huawei Nova 5 Pro Renders, Specifications Leaked Online

Samsung introduced the ISOCELL GW1 sensor in the aforementioned month of May. It features an 0.8-micrometre pixel size, which is claimed to be one of the smallest in the world. The smartphone camera sensor is capable of pixel binning, which means that four pixels will get merged into one to result in a 16 MP resolution image. This is similar to how the 48 MP sensors like the Sony IMX586 and Samsung ISOCELL GM1 work. Notably, Xiaomi was one of the first company’s to release a smartphone with a 48 MP Samsung sensor in the Chinese version of the Redmi Note 7 back in the month of January.

June 14, 2019
Huawei Confirms Roll Out Of HongMeng OS

Following the trade ban imposed on Huawei by the US Commerce Department, the company was left stranded without proper software support for smartphones and computers. As it seemed the company was in deep trouble, reports started surfacing that the company has a replacement OS called HongMeng in the pipeline for smartphones. On the 13th of June, an executive of the Chinese company confirmed to Reuters that the aforementioned OS is the process of its potential launch.

Huawei P30 Pro

A senior Huawei executive stated in an interview that the company has filed for the ‘HongMeng’ trademark in several regions. Furthermore, the executive claimed that the company has already shipped one million devices in China running the forthcoming OS. Commenting on the expected growth figures of the company in the year 2019, the executive revealed an expected growth of 20 percent which is slightly higher than 19.5 percent from yesteryear. In the month of March, the company officials stated that its three main business groups were likely to post double digit growth figures in the current year.

Talking more about the HongMeng OS, it is reported to be cross compatible with Android OS. This means that the applications developed for Android will work effortlessly with Huawei’s upcoming OS. Also, it was previously reported that the future OS from the Chinese company will focus on privacy and security of user data.

Also Read: Huawei Nova 5 Pro Renders, Specifications Leaked Online

Huawei’s HongMeng OS was previously reported to be rolled out in the Q3 of 2019. Surprisingly, some leaks claim that the OS will be revealed with the Huawei Nova 5 lineup which is set to launch on the 21st of June. Although, Huawei is yet to confirm the said claims and we will have to wait patiently till the company reveals an official statement.

June 14, 2019
Huawei Nova 5 Pro Renders, Specifications Leaked Online

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is expected to launch three new smartphones on the 21st of June. These devices will be a part of the company’s Nova series and may include the Nova 5i, Nova 5 and the Nova 5 Pro. While details about the former two handsets were leaked previously, information about the latter is still shrouded in mystery. Now, official renders and key specifications about the Huawei Nova 5 Pro has been showcased online, which confirms it will be the most premium device in the Nova 5 series.

Huawei Nova 5 Pro

As mentioned above, the Nova 5 Pro will be the most premium smartphone in Huawei’s Nova 5 series. The leaked render reveals it will have an all-glass design on the front and back with a unique gradient coloured rear panel. The front of the device is dominated by a large OLED display with a waterdrop style notch to maximise the screen real estate. For biometric security and quickly accessing the handset, an in display fingerprint scanner will be present in the Nova 5 Pro.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10: Everything We Know So Far

In terms of specifications, it has been revealed that the Huawei Nova 5 Pro will run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The images showcase a quad rear camera setup on the smartphone, details of which are unknown at the moment. For selfies, a single sensor is visible on the waterdrop notch on top of the display. It is expected to arrive with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The device will be available in four colour variants at launch, namely Green, Purple, Orange, and Black. Rest of the smartphone’s specifications are expected to be unveiled as we move closer to its launch date on the 21st of June.

June 14, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Almond To Go On Sale Today
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus previously announced that the Almond colour variant of its latest flagship device, the OnePlus 7 Pro will go live on sale on June 14. The device features best-in-class specifications and features at a comparatively affordable price tag than its competitors. As per latest reports, the much-awaited colour variant will be only available in the 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM configuration.

Pricing & Availability

The OnePlus 7 Pro Almond variant as mentioned above, features 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. The smartphone will be available at a price of Rs. 52,999. For people looking for a more affordable deal, the Mirror Grey variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs. 48,999. The Almond variant will go on sale at 12 noon starting June 14.

OnePlus 7 Pro

To recall, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the latest flagship offering from the company and the specced-up variant of the OnePlus 7. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm and weighs 206 g. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. The device has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px which gives it a pixel density of 516 ppi.

The display on the OnePlus 7 Pro has a praiseworthy refresh rate of 90Hz which is also seen in handsets like the Asus ROG Phone and Nubia Red Magic 3. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone has minimal bezels on all sides of the display and utilises a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the device, it features an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP primary sensor; and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom; the third sensor used is an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide angle lens with a Field of View (FoV) of 117 degrees.

It can also capture 4K videos at 60fps and supports Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for smoother footage. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the display. Video from the front camera is capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps. In terms of memory and storage, the OnePlus 7 Pro is available in multiple colours across the following variants
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
Also read: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo With A Secondary ScreenPad Takes MacBook’s Touch Bar A Step Further

The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W Warp Charging technology. The smartphone uses a new X-axis Haptic Vibration Motor which the company claims will provide it with better haptic feedback than the OnePlus 6T. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The OnePlus 7 Pro also boasts of Dual Stereo Speakers and Audio tuned by the Dolby Atmos technology. It is the first globally available smartphone to feature the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard, which should result in fast read and write speeds.
June 14, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10: Everything We Know So Far

Samsung has been busy in the year 2019. Barely half a year has gone by but various devices in diverse price ranges have already been released. The new launches have been received warmly so far with its Galaxy S10 lineup to even the affordable Galaxy M series of smartphones. The next big upcoming release for the South Korean company will most definitely be the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

Price and Availability

Reports point that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be revealed to the world in the month of August, hitting the shelves in September thereon. Samsung usually releases the Note series flagship around Apple’s iPhone release cycle. Price of the handset should be similar to the Galaxy S10’s price which starts from $999 (approx. Rs.69,000). This is still unconfirmed as rumours also suggest a price bump over the S series flagship by over $100 to $200, having a base price upwards of $1100.

Two Variants

The tech giant is rumoured to be working on two different sized variants for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, a first for the company. The difference between the versions will be of screen size, one will sport a larger 6.7-inch display while the other is reported to be equipped with a 6.4-inch display. This report has not been confirmed by Samsung yet. Furthermore, two more irregularities to the Note devices have also been rumoured, these would feature a 5G networking capable version of the aforementioned handsets.

Seamless Design

Samsung was one of the last bastions for the 3.5mm headphone jack, that is now available in mid to low range smartphones. Interestingly, leaks point at the company going one step beyond and making the device completely devoid of all physical buttons as well. This rumour is still one of the highly unlikely ones to be true, as sources claim a seamless device was an early prototype by Samsung.

Camera

Samsung has been steadily adding more cameras sensors to its flagship line up in the last couple of years. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 might one-up the Galaxy S10 by featuring a quad-camera module setup at the back. One lens would comprise the standard camera, whereas one a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The company might also include wide-angle lens but what the fourth camera sensor could be is still a mystery.

In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

The Galaxy S10 had a hit or miss reception to its in-display fingerprint scanner. The first of its kind ultrasonic scanner was a hit on paper but in practice, the implementation by Samsung felt glitchy. The Note 10, however, could bring improvements to the functionality of this feature. A prospect welcomed by all prospective buyers.

Chipset and Storage Options

Going with the most powerful smartphone chipset available in the market currently, The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will likely house the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The Exynos 9825 versions will also be seen alongside the device in certain countries. The upcoming Note series will probably cross 10GB of RAM and go upwards to 12GB. Since the Galaxy S10 Plus features 128GB of internal storage in one of its variants, the Note 10 will probably feature 128GB base storage to 1TB in the higher specced versions.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2019 Leaked Via Android Enterprise Listing

It is still too early to draw any conclusive assumptions about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 since the handset still has two months to its launch. However, many of Samsungs loyal fan base would like to see a refresh of the long drawn series with the 10th iteration of the popular flagship lineup.

June 13, 2019
Asus 6Z Unboxing And Hands On
In the month of May, Asus unveiled its 2019 flagship, the Asus ZenFone 6 in Valencia, Spain. The device has a modern look accrediting to a high screen-to-body ratio display on the front and a unique flip camera that also doubles as a selfie camera. The device is set to make its way into the Indian market, however, it will launch with a different name in the country. Due to a copyright conflict with Indian smartphone maker Zen Mobiles, Asus had to rename the device as 6Z for the country.

What’s In The Box?
- Asus 6Z
- In-Ear Headphones
- USB Type C Cable
- Power Adapter
- SIM Ejector
- Protective Case
Design

The Asus 6Z has a 6.4 inch display with a 92 percent screen to body ratio. The right side of the device makes room for the volume rocker, the power and a dedicated Google assistant button while the left side of the device is occupied the dual SIM + microSD card slot. The bottom of the Asus 6Z accommodates the USB Type C port, 3.5 mm audio jack and the loudspeaker grille while the top of the device houses the flip camera that can be used as both front camera and rear camera. The rear of the device has an attractive look with a glass build that houses Asus branding and fingerprint sensor.

Display

The Asus 6Z sports a 6.4 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display of the device is surrounded by very thin bezels with no obtrusions like a notch or a hole-punch. To prevent the device against scratches and accidental drops it is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

Processor

The Asus 6Z runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is a top of the line chipset. The Snapdragon 855 is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and it consists of Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The eight CPU cores are composed of three different clusters which have the following clock speed:
- 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485
- 3×2.41 GHz Kryo 485
- 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485
Memory & Storage And Battery

The Asus 6Z will be available in two storage variants which include 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM. In addition to the internal storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 1 TB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. The Asus 6Z is powered by a mammoth 5000 mAh battery which also supports 18 W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type C port.

Camera

The Asus 6Z has a dual flip camera setup which can be used for clicking pictures and capturing videos from both the front and back. The camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP wide sensor. The smartphone can also capture 4K videos at 60fps from the hybrid rear and front flip camera setup.

Notably, Asus is touting the 6Z as the world’s first smartphone with a controllable motorised camera. Even though companies like Oppo in the past have released similar devices with automatically rotating cameras, they could only capture images and videos at two angles. Uniquely, the flip camera of the 6Z can be set to any angle ranging from 0 to 180 degrees proving Asus’ claim factually correct. Except for conventional features, it can capture a panorama without the user having to actually move from their position. The flip automatically rotates with the help of motors which helps in capture a well stitched panorama.

Talking about its operation and durability, it has a motorised operation which can be used to toggle the selfie camera with the simple click of a button. The mechanism inside the camera setup is built in a manner that if the flip is forcefully moved, the gears inside would not resist and move along with the motion. This, in turn, would prevent the internals from going bad while being manually moved. However, it is recommended not to intentionally move the camera forcefully.

Connectivity & Other Features

Connectivity options on the Asus 6Z include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C port for charging and data syncing. Unlike several other flagship handsets, it has a 3.5mm audio which is mounted on the bottom. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with Zen UI that provides for a stock Android like experience with minimal bloatware.

Also Read: Whatsapp To Take Legal Action Against Users Who Send Too Many Messages

The India specific pricing of the Asus 6Z is currently unavailable and will be revealed at the launch event which is set for 19th of June.
June 13, 2019
AT&T To Cancel All Galaxy Fold Pre Orders

Samsung’s premier foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold is highly awaited by customers who preordered the device back in the month of April. The smartphone has been a centre of buzz being the first foldable device from the company in the market. However, when the handset started breaking for some reviewers across the globe, the company had something to be worried about. Previously, the company had announced that the Galaxy Fold units will be shipped out to customers in the month of June, but since then, no update has been provided by the concerned authorities. In the light of the event, American telecommunications conglomerate, AT&T has cancelled pre-orders for the Galaxy Fold smartphone.

All the customers who pre-ordered the $1,980 Galaxy Fold device received notices from AT&T stating that their order has been cancelled. Even though customers would again be able to place orders when Samsung announces an official launch date, those who were waiting eagerly for the rollout of the device will be quite disappointed about this.

The email from AT&T clearly informs that the order is only being cancelled because Samsung delayed the launch of the Galaxy Fold, clearing all responsibilities from its side. As compensation, the company also provided a US$ 100 AT&T Promotional Card to the customers who pre-ordered the device, which will be delivered within 60 days. Any funds held on to the customer’s card will be released immediately as stated by the company.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Also Read: Rebranded Redmi K20 Pro Launched As Xiaomi Mi 9T In Europe

The Galaxy Fold faced issues with its screen and hinge in the month of April 2019. Some reviewers inadvertently peeled off a protective covering (which acted as an adhesive), leading to screen breakage. Others had issues arising because of the material (dust and debris) that entered the gap in the phone’s hinge. Even though the company previously claimed that it has successfully eliminated all the problems with the device, a statement regarding the launch date is still awaited.

June 13, 2019
Samsung To Unveil New Portable T7 Plus SSD

Samsung has developed a new external Solid State Drive (SSD), T7 Plus portable SSD, which is the successor to the T5 SSD. The company had first introduced portable SSD T5 back in 2017. The storage hardware was available in four different variants, namely 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB, and four colour variations, ocean blue, deep black, metallic red, and rose gold. The Korean company will announce a new SSD in the same T-series of SSD, according to a trademark application.

Samsung Electronics on 12th June 2019 applied for the name Samsung Portable SSD T7 Plus at the Intellectual Property Office in Great Britain. The trademark falls under the Class 9 category carrying the description of a ‘solid state drive; data storage device.’ The tech giant has not given out any finer details regarding the specifications of the new storage device. However, it can be gathered that the external SSD probably is similar to the T5 but with performance improvements across the board.

The T7 portable SSD, as the name suggests is most likely a made on a streamlined, light and compact chassis. Furthermore, features such as capable storage capacity and password protection will likely be available, being the norm. Alongside this upcoming official announcement, Samsung unveiled a Portable SSD X5, a first of its kind SSD that is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and NVMe that makes data transfer even quicker. This portable SSD is noticeably larger, however, with a heftier price tag than the T5.

Also Read: Samsung Launches The 292 Inch, 8K Wall Luxury TV

It is still uncertain exactly when Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 Plus will be announced. The upcoming storage device will probably be a successor to T5 rather than the X5 SSD. Samsung will probably announce the T7 in the IFA (The Internationale Funkausstellung), an annual consumer electronics and home appliances exhibition in Berlin. The event takes place from the 6th to the 11th of September.

June 13, 2019
Whatsapp To Take Legal Action Against Users Who Send Too Many Messages

Whatsapp is widely regarded as one of the most widely used Instant messaging applications in the world. Launched in the year 2009, the application was later acquired by social media giant, Facebook in the year 2014. As per latest reports, Whatsapp will start taking legal action against users who have a habit of sending way too many messages. This step is being taken to curb the amount of fake news that is being spread via the application.

Previously, the company owned rights to ban users if the terms and condition policy was violated in any manner. However, incidents in the past have indicated that people tend to act instinctively upon receiving news via the application. In a survey, it was discovered that almost 52 percent of respondents received news and stories via WhatsApp. The content shared via the application has supposedly led to murders, extortions and even unwanted uprisings amongst the inhabitants of the country.

The company had previously introduced a “forwarded” tag to messages which had been forwarded multiple times. However, 7 December 2019 onwards, any user who indulges in “bulk or automated WhatsApp messaging” can be sued, the company states. Whatsapp states that the sole motive of the application was to act as a direct link between people and organizations (via the Business app), hence any kind of spam will not be tolerated. This step will enable the organization to assert direct control over its users, even if it concerns data that is solely accessible by the company itself.

Also Read: Xiaomi Leads The Wearables Industry With 21 Percent Market Share

The update can be seen on Whatsapp’s page under “unauthorised usage of WhatsApp”, which clearly states that the Facebook-owned instant messaging application is committed to developing its structure around the private nature of data transmission. Especially during elections, a rogue message forwarded by a group of people can spark controversies and biased opinions. This decision by the American company will serve as an effective check on people who tend to forward/send messages in bulk amounts.

June 13, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2019 Leaked Via Android Enterprise Listing

South Korean electronics giant is one of the remaining few Android tablet manufacturers. Despite the sharp decline in the sales of Android tablets over the past few years, devices from the company have seen a positive response from the market. The company launched its latest tablet device, the Galaxy Tab S5e back in the month of February. Now, a new Samsung tablet called the Galaxy Tab A 2019 has made an appearance on the Android Enterprise website which suggests its launch is imminent.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2019 will be the company’s latest budget tablet offering. According to the listing on Android Enterprise website, the device has an 8-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800. The images attached to the listing reveal the display on the tablet is surrounded by considerable bezels on all sides. There is no physical fingerprint scanner on the device, which might mean users will have to rely on traditional unlocking methods; such as numerical pin, passwords and pattern.

Galaxy Tab S4

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A has been leaked to run on the 12nm Snapdragon 429 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 504 GPU. For memory and storage, the device will have 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The images reveal there will be a single selfie camera placed on the top bezel above the display. It is expected that a single sensor will also be present on the rear of the tablet. The device will run on the latest Android 9 Pie, presumably with a skinned OneUI on top of it.

Also read: MIT Develops Algorithm To Help Robots Predict Human Movements

It is also reported that the Galaxy Tab A 2019 will have support for LTE, so the option of voice calls may be provided. Like mentioned above, the listing on the Android Enterprise website suggests the launch of the device is imminent. Unfortunately, it is not known what the tablet will be priced, but it may cost around Rs. 10,000 for prospective buyers.

June 13, 2019
Rebranded Redmi K20 Pro Launched As Xiaomi Mi 9T In Europe
In the month of May, Xiaomi unveiled the long awaited K20 Pro smartphone in China which is packed with top of the line specifications. The device is a flagship grade handset which competes against the likes of OnePlus 7 and Galaxy S10. The same device has been launched in the European market but with a different name which carries the Mi 9T moniker. In case you missed the launch of the K20 Pro, following are the features of newly announced Mi 9T.

Mi 9T Features
The newly launched Mi 9T has a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has an attractive gradient coloured design on the back. The handset sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, it features a pop-up mechanism on top which houses the front-facing camera. For biometric security and rapidly logging into the UI, the Mi 9T has an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Mi 9T packs the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, it has a triple rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide angle sensor; and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the device.

The Mi 9T is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 27 W fast charging. It runs on MIUI 10 which is based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. The smartphone is available in three colour variants namely, Blue, Red and Black.

Also Read: Samsung Launches The 292 Inch, 8K Wall Luxury TV

The Mi 9T is offered in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:

6GB RAM + 64GB ROM: € 329

6GB RAM + 64GB ROM: € 369
June 13, 2019
MIT Develops Algorithm To Help Robots Predict Human Movements

Robots and humans are capable of functioning in close proximity to each other. For instance, in factories, robots assemble the moving parts of a machine, while the human workforce is responsible for transporting different parts between workstations. However, some hindrances might lead to unexpected slowdowns, consequently reducing the efficiency of the whole system. Hence, researchers at MIT have designed an algorithm that can predict where humans will go next.

In the year 2018, MIT researchers and BMW automobiles were testing ways where humans and robots could collaborate to speed up car assemblies. In such an instance, robots were programmed to pause momentarily whenever a human passes close by. However, it was noted that the robots would literally freeze and held their state for a long time instead of resuming their functions. Such unnecessary pauses would translate to a huge loss in efficiency. The researchers at MIT came up with a solution for the same.

The team discovered that the major problem lies in the robot’s trajectory alignment algorithms. The pre-fed algorithms could accurately predict a human’s future movements, but the major limitation resided in its ability to predict how long would a person take to move to any point in the predicted path. A new algorithm was developed by the MIT research team which anticipates the timing of a person’s motion in addition to guessing his/her movements. When the algorithm was applied, it was derived that the robot became much more responsive than before. Instead of freezing in place when someone walked by, the robot simply rolled out of the way and resumed later.

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Julie Shah, a member of the team stated that the algorithm mimics human motion to such an extent that the robot can understand and monitor pauses in natural movement. The results of the latest studies and research will be presented at the Robotics: Science and Systems conference in Germany.

June 13, 2019