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Redmi To Launch Two New Phones With Snapdragon 855
Separated from Xiaomi as an independent brand, Redmi has had great success in the Asian markets. According to reports , Redmi is expected to launch its first flagship smartphone soon. Rumours and leaks have brought a lot of features and specifications of the device to light. However, the launch date of the Redmi handset still remains unknown, owing to the fact that the company has decided not to divulge any details. Recent leaks suggest that the company may release not just one, but two new flagship devices in China soon.

The leak further suggests that the smartphones will be available in three colour variants: Blue, Red and Carbon Fiber. Furthermore, both the handsets will sport a similar storage scheme, which will be spread over 4 different configurations:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 6GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
Previous leaks have also revealed that the flagship smartphone may carry the “K20 Pro” tag. The GM of Redmi purposely leaked information regarding the in-display fingerprint sensor present in the device. He posted a screenshot that clearly exhibited the location of the scanner beneath the display. Another leak formerly suggested that the upcoming Redmi flagship smartphone may feature a pop-up selfie camera, which will lead to a full-screen display.

Redmi X Render

Also Read: Moto E6 Passes Through FCC, To Have A 3000 mAh Battery

The Redmi flagship devices are expected to run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the octa-core Kryo 485 processor and the Adreno 640 GPU. It is also speculated that the devices will feature the 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. The Xiaomi sub-brand is likely to host a press event in China on May 13 2019, which can unveil some concrete developments regarding the two flagship smartphones.

Whether Redmi will launch these phones in other markets, including India, is presently unknown. The only question that would remain; which flagship phone to buy and from which Xiaomi brand; Mi, Redmi or Poco ?
May 10, 2019
Moto E6 Passes Through FCC, To Have A 3000 mAh Battery

Motorola is expected to launch the budget-oriented smartphone, dubbed the Moto E6 in the following weeks. Previous leaks have already revealed key details about the device, which is set to feature humble specifications at a lucrative price. Now, the handset has passed the Federal of Communications Certificate (FCC) certification. The listing on FCC’s official website mentions the smartphone’s code name as ‘surfna’, which corroborates with the previous leaks.

Moto E6

The upcoming Moto E6 will be a budget offering from the company. It will be the successor to the Moto E5 launched last year. The listing on FCC reveals the smartphone will have a 3000 mAh battery. Measurements of the device mentioned in the listing are 149mm x 71mm (Height x Width) and 178.36mm diagonally. It is also revealed the handset will have support for the 2.4 GHz and the 5GHz bands of Wi-Fi networks, which is a rarity in the budget segment.

While the FCC listing does not reveal specifications of the Moto E6, previous leaks have already provided the information. The device has been leaked to have a 5.45-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 px. The smartphone will have significant bezels on the top and the bottom of the display and will not have a physical fingerprint scanner. This insinuates it will rely on conventional unlock methods like a numerical pin, alphabetical passwords and patterns. The Moto E6 will run on the latest Android 9 Pie and will feature a stock interface with some customisations by Motorola.

Moto E5 Plus

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The previous leaks further insinuate Moto E6 will be kitted with the 28nm Snapdragon 430 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core Cortex A53 CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a single f/2.0 aperture equipped 13 MP rear camera. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor is expected to be housed on top of the display. For memory and storage, the device is expected to feature 2GB of RAM and up to 32GB of Internal Storage. Unfortunately, it is not known when the Moto E6 will be launched, but the FCC listing suggests it may be on its way soon.

May 9, 2019
A John Wick Themed Game Will Release Soon For Windows PC, Mac And Consoles

John Wick, an action-thriller movie series starring Keanu Reaves first released in the year 2014. The movie received positive reviews worldwide, especially from those who were impressed by the protagonist’s cold yet admirable personality. The third installment in the lineup, John Wick: Parabellum is all set to release on May 15 2019 worldwide. Ahead of the release of the aforementioned movie, reports have surfaced stating that an action-oriented fast-paced game based on the movie is under development.

The lead director of the game, Mike Bethell has previously worked on a multitude of Indie games such as Thomas Was Alone and Volume. The upcoming game is called “John Wick Hex“, and is scheduled to release on a variety of platforms, including Windows PC, Mac and Consoles. However, the director has made it clear that the game will make its first appearance on Windows PC and Mac, with consoles following suit.

As per Mike, his team collaborated with John Wick’s creative and stunt crews in order to capture the essence of the action forms included in the John Wick movies. Reports also state that a very different action theme has been employed in the John Wick movies, which will be incorporated in the game as well. Furthermore, players will be able to unlock new weapons, suits and maps as they progress through the game.

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One of the most intriguing parts of John Wick Hex is the fact that it will feature its own storyline, with almost a negligible number of plot elements derived from the movies. A lot of planning and strategy is also involved while playing the game, the developer says. John Wick Hex will include voices from Ian McShane and Lance Reddick, with more cast members on the cue. The game will be published by Good Shepherd Entertainment in the not-so-distant future, however, a concrete date of release has not surfaced yet.

May 9, 2019
Sharp Launches Aquos R3 With 120 Hz Display And Dual Notch

The Japanese technology company, Sharp has launched yet another distinctive smartphone which is called the Aquos R3. The newly launched device, like any other, has dual notch. Out of which one is present on top of the display while the second is present below it. Another highlighting feature of the Sharp Aquos R3 is its Pro IGZO display that has a praiseworthy refresh rate of 120 Hz. Except for the said handset, only the Razer Phone has a display with this high refresh rate.

Sharp Aquos R3 Design And Features

The newly launched Sharp Aquos R3 has a unique and distinctive design which is mainly because of the dual notch in the display. It features a notch above the display which houses the 16 MP selfie camera. While the so-called second notch below the display is a way to maximise the screen to body ratio while retaining a fingerprint scanner on the front of the device. The smartphone sports a 6.2 inch Pro IGZO display that has a Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 px. As previously mentioned, the display panel has a refresh rate of 120 Hz which provides for an enriched media consumption experience.

The rear of the Sharp Aquos R3 harbours the dual camera setup and the company branding. The said dual camera setup consists of a 12 MP sensor, a 20 MP sensor along with an LED flash. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of Octa Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the Sharp Aquos R3 has 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB of UFS storage. Furthermore, the internal memory is also expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card.

Also Read: Google To Redefine App Ratings On Play Store, Emphasise On Latest Reviews

Connectivity options on the Sharp Aquos R3 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and the bottom mounted USB Type C port. The smartphone is powered by a 3,200 mAh battery which also supports 10 W wireless charging. It is available in a multitude of colours which include Premium Black, Platinum White, Elegant Green, Pink Amethyst and Luxury Red. The smartphone has been launched for the Japanese market and the feasibility of this making to other markets are marginal.

May 9, 2019
Google To Redefine App Ratings On Play Store, Emphasise On Latest Reviews

Google’s Play Store is a digital distribution service which houses millions of applications, games, books, movies and music files. It is used globally by several users of Android-enabled smartphones to download the aforementioned media. Now, in a bid to promote transparency in the ratings available for the applications on the Play Store, Google is changing how they work. At Google I/O 2019 developers conference, the search engine giant has announced it will now give importance to the latest rating given to an application to showcase its evaluation.

Google Play Store Ratings

According to a senior Google executive, the move is being done due to high public demand. She is further noted saying that the current system of rating in the Play Store uses the collective lifetime value of an application’s rating. The system is scheduled for a change later this year, wherein more emphasis would be given to the latest ratings for the application. The company claims this will reflect the developer’s hard work and efforts as any update can change how an app is perceived among users. For example, if an app that has had negative reviews gets updated and the experience is more refined, the ratings will give weight to the latest ratings, which were given after the update. A similar feature was provided by Apple around two years ago when it gave the developers of the App Store a choice; to refresh the ratings of an application after each update.

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The latest update to the Google Play Store is expected to be a great change for the developers. However, in the last few weeks, reports of fake ratings on an app by a significant number of people have surfaced online. With the updated version of the Play Store, this can mean the ratings of the app would plummet significantly. While Google has not provided a release date for the feature, it will roll out by the month of August. For Android developers, the feature should be available for preview in their Play Store Dashboard starting May 8.

May 9, 2019
Royole Working On A New Form Of Folding Wearable Technology

Chinese technology company Royole is best known for making the world’s first foldable smartphone, the Royole FlexPai. Fresh patents from the company have surfaced online which reveal it is working on two new design for foldable wearable devices. Both the wearables feature a large screen that can be folded to be comfortably worn on the wrist.

About The Patent

The patent for a folding wearable was filed by the Royole Corporation in the second half of the year 2017. It was then published on the website of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) on the 4th of April 2019. Images in the patent reveal a flexible wristband with a foldable rectangular display. The display can be folded into a compact form factor that can be easily worn on the user’s wrist. To hold the screen together, magnets are used behind the display. All the necessary display components are processed inside the bendable housing behind its top layer. The patent claims the folding wearable will make use of a flexible battery, which will be integrated into the watch band. Unfortunately, it is unclear what battery technology will be used into the device, as modern-day Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries cannot be bent because they have a high chance of leaking or exploding.

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The second patent showcased is of a ‘Smart bracelet’ which was published in the month of February this year. The images in the patent showcase a similar device to the first patent with minor differences. Like the one mentioned above, the device in the images also showcases a smartwatch with a foldable display, however, this time it is shaped in the form of a bracelet. The display on the smart bracelet can be unfolded downwards, providing an elongated screen. To facilitate the folding and unfolding, a rotating mechanism is used on the device. While the company has been granted these patents, it is unknown as of now if it will release devices corresponding to them in the near future.

May 9, 2019
Samsung Patents A Rectangular Foldable Device With Large Flexible Display

Samsung is known for innovating with its smartphones in order to provide a better user experience. The company became the first one to launch a foldable smartphone in the market, which is the Galaxy Fold. Previously, a smartphone with dual display panels was patented by the South Korean organization. In March 2019, Samsung was granted a patent for a device which had a spring mechanism for the foldable display. As per latest reports, the company has patented a rectangular display device can be conveniently folded.

About The Patent

The patent was granted to Samsung and published on May 7 2019 in the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) database. It clearly depicts a device that has one large single flexible display. When the device is unfolded, it reveals an elongated tablet-sized panel which has 3 folding creases, indicating the lines around which the smartphone has to be folded. Once it is folded, the resulting device has a screen on all the four sides.

Users can choose what to display at each face of the folded display. For instance, one side can showcase the time and date, whereas the other side can display the incoming notifications. Furthermore, such a design can be very handy at meetings, where the user can simply unfold the device to convert it into a tablet to convey necessary information to multiple people at the same time.

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The images in the patent exhibit that the foldable device has a power button at the front alongside the USB 2.0 port. Additionally, no technical specifications and functionalities of the device are spoken of in the patent. Considering that Samsung has applied for the patent both in Korea and America, the company may have plans to manufacture such a device in the near future.

The detailed patent can be viewed by clicking here

May 9, 2019
After PUBG Ban, Tencent Launches Game For Peace In China

Tencent, the developer of the sensational mobile game, PUBG was forced to ban the game in its home country, China. Prominently, due to the accusation of diffusing violence amongst users. Tencent, in an order to retain the massive player database, has released a new game called Game For Peace for the country. Notably, the developer claims that the new game has an element of patriotism.

Factually speaking, the newly launched Game For Peace is virtually identical to PUBG mobile with a handful of key differences. Notably, the company did not notify the PUBG users before taking down the game. Surprisingly, the users who logged into the new game afresh stumbled that all their content and achievements from PUBG profile have been carried forward. Furthermore, the gameplay, the graphic design, the background and even the characters are more or less the same to the original game.

However, the Game For Peace has gotten rid of the bloodshed animations which have been replaced with a green coloured strobe. To further calm down the violence factor, players when dying wave goodbye to the opponent which is hilarious and unusual at the same time. A few other changes that the new game offers include different coloured play zone light and intro/outro video.

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Even though, the game developer, Tencent has shared limited information about the new game. Analysts predict that after the Game For Peace launch, Tencent shares can splurge up to 19 %.

May 9, 2019
Upcoming Redmi Flagship To Feature An In Display Fingerprint Scanner & Great Battery Life

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is headed towards the launch of its first ever flagship grade smartphone. The device has been densely surrounded in rumours and leaks, but the latest information revealed regarding the handset is not a leak at all. Rather, the General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing has confirmed a couple of new features that will make their way into the company’s upcoming smartphone, which include an in-display fingerprint scanner and an excellent battery life.

Redmi Flagship Device: All We Know So Far

As posted on the popular Chinese social website Weibo, the alleged Redmi K20 Pro will feature a fingerprint sensor that will be embedded beneath the display. The GM of Redmi posted a screenshot of the unlocking screen of the smartphone, which clearly depicts the spot where the supposed optical fingerprint scanner is located. Furthermore, Lu Weibing also commended the battery performance of the device, which he deemed to “exceed his expectations”. Although the battery capacity of the Redmi handset was not revealed, previous leaks suggest that it will be 4000 mAh with support for 27W fast charging.

Redmi X Render

The smartphone runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which comprises of the Kryo 485 Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, it sports a triple camera module consists of a 48 MP sensor , a 20 MP sensor and a third unknown sensor, which may be a depth sensor. In terms of the front camera, the smartphone is expected to house the same in a pop-up camera mechanism. However, the specifications of the front camera are still unknown.

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Former leaks have suggested that the Redmi device sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. Other details including the price, resolution of front-facing selfie camera and storage variants will be publicised once it officially launches. The company has not revealed any other information about the smartphone as of now, so an official statement is highly awaited. As per reports, the Chinese company is expected to make an announcement regarding the Redmi device on May 13 or May 20.

May 9, 2019
Every One In Two Smartphones Will Have Triple Rear Cameras By 2021, Claims Report

Huawei launched the world’s first smartphone to feature triple rear cameras, the P20 Pro last year. It was praised for its camera prowess and made the mobile industry notice the importance of more than two cameras at the back of a device. Since then, many more smartphones from OEMs like Samsung, LG and Xiaomi sport three or more camera sensors on the rear. According to a known research firm Counterpoint, the number of handsets with multiple rear camera sensors will only increase with time. Fresh reports from the organization claim one in every two smartphones sold in the year 2021 will have a triple rear camera setup.

Results Of The Research

According to Counterpoint, more than 40 smartphones launched until the month of April 2019; had three or more cameras on the rear of the handsets. While 30 of them were launched in the Q1, 10 were made official within a span of one month; between March and April. Notable launches in the time period included devices like the Samsung Galaxy A50, Huawei P30 Pro, Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup and the Vivo V15 Pro. All the aforementioned smartphones feature three or more camera sensor on the back. Interestingly, OEMs like OnePlus with the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro; and Apple with the rumoured iPhone XI will reportedly include a triple rear camera setup.

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With the launch of many smartphones with multiple rear camera sensors; it is expected the market penetration for Triple or more rear camera setups will reach a share of 15 percent in 2019. This number is only expected to increase, to 35 percent next year, and 50 percent till the year 2021. In terms of smartphone OEMs, the highest penetration belonged to Samsung, with a 27 percent share. Huawei and Vivo stand at the second and third place respectively; with a 23 percent and 17 percent share recorded by Counterpoint. The increased demand for multiple cameras set up at the back of handsets is seen as the major factor behind the increase in the above statistics. Because of this, budget smartphones with triple or more rear cameras are expected to debut starting this year.

May 9, 2019
Full Specs Of The OnePlus 7 Pro Leak Ahead Of Launch
OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of its latest smartphones which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from 2018. The upcoming devices include the OnePlus 7 and its beefed up elder sibling the OnePlus 7 Pro. Previously, the renders of both the handsets were leaked which revealed their design. Now, the specifications of the high end OnePlus 7 Pro have leaked ahead of its official announcement which is set for the 14th of May.

According to the leak, the highly anticipated OnePlus 7 Pro sports a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display. The panel has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 516 ppi. Noteworthy, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 90 Hz refresh rate display which provides for enhanced viewing experience. The smartphone runs on OxygenOS which is based on the latest Android 9 Pie. As previously confirmed, the flagship smartphone packs UFS 3.0 storage and will be available in three storage variants which include 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB.

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond Colour

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process. The same chipset is also present on devices like the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Lenovo Z6 Pro GT. The chipset consists of the Adreno 640 GPU and eight CPU cores. Out of the eight cores, one Cortex A76 core is clocked at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex A76 cores are clocked at 2.42 GHz, while the remaining Cortex A55 cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz. In terms of connectivity, the OnePlus 7 Pro has Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, USB 3.1 Type C Port and NFC.

Talking about the cameras, the OnePlus 7 Pro has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP Sony IMX471 front facing camera which is housed in pop up style mechanism. The device has a triple camera setup which consists of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor that has 3x optical zoom capabilities. The OnePlus 7 Pro can also capture 4k videos at 30/60 FPS, Slow motion 1080 p video at 240 FPS from the rear cameras setup while the selfie camera can record 1080p videos at 30 fps.

Unlike any other OnePlus device in the past, the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro has stereo speakers which will provide for an enriched media consumption experience. The handset will be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 30W warp charge. The said fast charging technology was first introduced with the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition which was launched last year. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm and weighs in at 210 grams. As previously mentioned, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in three storage variants. With the new device, the company will also introduce new colour options. The European pricing for different variants of the device are as follows:
- 6GB RAM + 128 GB ROM: € 699 (Colour: Mirror Grey)
- 8GB RAM + 256 GB ROM: € 749 (Colour: Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue)
- 12GB RAM + 512 GB ROM: €819 (Colour: Nebula Blue)
Mirror Grey Variant

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Conclusively, the launch date of both the smartphones is nearing fast and detailed information will be revealed then.
May 9, 2019
Samsung Introduces 64 Megapixel Camera Sensors For Smartphones

South Korean technology giant Samsung is planning to make a bigger impact on the smartphone camera market this year. On the 9th of May 2019, the company announced its upcoming 64 megapixel ISOCELL Image Sensors that will reportedly be the highest resolution sensor in a smartphone camera. As per the company, the new sensors will enable users to capture vibrant high-res images.

Samsung ISOCELL GW1 Image Sensor Features

Samsung Electronics introduced a total of two new 0.8? (micrometre) pixel image sensors. One is the 64 megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor and the other is the 48 megapixel ISOCELL Bright GM2. Samsung claims that its 0.8? (micrometre) pixel size is currently the smallest in the world, and this expansion in the lineup will also be incorporated in existing 20 megapixel sensors, all the way up to high-resolution 64 megapixel sensors.

As stated by the Executive VP of the company, Samsung’s new advanced pixel technologies will enable considerably thin devices to house top-of-the-line image sensors so as to enhance the level of photography. The South Korean company claims that its 64 megapixel image sensor features Tetracell technology (where four pixels are merged to work as one to increase light sensitivity) and the Remosiac algorithm (which is used to generate full resolution images in bright light conditions). Furthermore, the sensor is claimed to support HDR (High Dynamic Range) of up to 100 decibels.

Samsung ISOCELL GM2 Image Sensor Features

As mentioned previously, the second announcement by the company is the ISOCELL Bright GM2 48 megapixel image sensor, which adopts similar technologies to the ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor. Additionally, both the sensors sport DCG (Dual Conversion Gain), which covers the light received into an electric signal which is dependant on the illumination of the surroundings.

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Samsung says that the ISOCELL Bright GW1 and GM2 are currently undergoing testing and will be available via mass production later in 2019. This implies that smartphones that launch in the early 2020s may boast of Samsung’s new sensors.

May 9, 2019
Asus Zenfone 6 Case Renders Surface Online With Dual Rear Cameras

Taiwanese electronics giant Asus will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Zenfone 6 on the 16th of May at an event in Valencia, Spain. While previous leaks revealed the specifications of the device, its design had been shrouded in a cloud of mystery, until now. A known gadget leaker has shared the case renders of the upcoming Zenfone 6 smartphone which unveils the handset in its full glory.

Asus Zenfone 6 Design

The upcoming Zenfone 6 smartphone from Asus will be the company’s flagship offering; and will succeed the Zenfone 5Z launched last year. Leaked case renders of the device showcase what it could look like once it is official. The images exhibit a design reminiscent of its predecessor, complete with an all-glass build on the front and the back. The front of the handset is dominated by a large display with minimal bezels on the side and a wide notch up top. There is a minimal chin at the bottom of the display which may house the display components inside it.

The images further reveal the back of the Zenfone 6 will have a horizontally placed dual camera setup with an LED flash between the two lenses. A rectangular shaped fingerprint scanner is also visible on the rear of the device which will be used to rapidly unlock the smartphone. The right of the handset has the volume rockers and the power button, but at the top, the Zenfone 6 will also have a third button. Unfortunately, it is not known what function will be assigned to the additional key, although it may be used as a mute switch; which will help in switching the smartphone to silent, ringer and vibrate mode. A similar switch has been available in devices from Apple and OnePlus for a while. The leaker also claims while the basics layout will be the same, the Zenfone 6 may end up looking different than the one present in the renders.

Specifications

Even though the teaser does not reveal any specifications of the Asus ZenFone 6, the information can be derived from past leaks. The previously uncovered Geekbench listing of the smartphone states that it will feature the Snapdragon 855 which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The listing also revealed that the device packs 6 GB of RAM, however, Asus is likely to launch the handset with higher RAM capacities as well. It is expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie which may be skinned with Asus’s custom ZenUI on top. As previously mentioned, the company will launch the Zenfone 6 on the 16th of May when all the details about the smartphone can be confirmed.

May 9, 2019
2019 iPhone XR Will Have Dual Rear Cameras Reveal Renders

Apple is likely to launch three iPhone models in the month of September this year. The upcoming devices will succeed the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR from 2018. While the details of the flagship grade iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max were previously leaked online. There was limited information about the affordable iPhone which will replace the iPhone XR. Now, renders of the 2019 iPhone XR (not the official name) have been shared by renowned leakster OnLeaks.

2019 iPhone XR Design

The renders of the 2019 iPhone XR shared by the source are sufficiently detailed to exhibit what the upcoming smartphone will look like from all angles. Like the original handset, the upcoming device has a large screen display that has minimal bezel on all sides. Like its predecessor, the updated device has a wide notch above the display that houses the earpiece and front facing selfie camera.

The rear layout of the 2019 iPhone XR is also identical to the original device. Distinctively, the updated smartphone will have a dual rear camera setup instead of a single camera on the 2018 variant. Similar to the iPhone XI & iPhone XI Max renders, the affordable 2019 iPhone has a square camera module which slightly protrudes from the back panel. Furthermore, like the flagship devices, the glass on top of the rear camera module is likely to be transparent. The placement of ports, grilles and switches also remain unchanged from the 2018 iPhone XR.

2019 iPhone XR Features

Reportedly, the 2019 iPhone XR will be sport a 6.1 inch Liquid Retina display which is the same as the original device. Like its elder siblings, the device will feature a 7 nm based chipset which according to the chronological order will be named A13 Bionic. Noteworthy, the smartphone is expected to have an improved selfie camera that has a resolution of 12 MP. Notably, the company is reported to ship the 2019 iPhone models with an 18 W fast charger. Like the original iPhone XR, the upcoming device will be available in a variety of vibrant colours.

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Conclusively, to verify the renders and leaks, we will have to wait patiently as the launch of the 2019 iPhone models is still distant.

May 8, 2019
Huawei P Smart Z Product Page Goes Live On The Official Website

Huawei has listed its latest smartphone, the P Smart Z on its official Spanish website. The device boasts of being the first from the company to sport an elevating mechanism to house the front-facing camera, implementation of whose was first seen with the Vivo Apex smartphone last year.

Huawei P Smart Z

The P Smart Z features an all-glass design on the front and rear with two-tone colour design on the back. It has a large 6.59-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 391 ppi. To maximise the screen real estate of the smartphone, a pop-up camera mechanism is implemented on top of the device. The technology is also seen in smartphones like the Vivo V15 Pro and the rumoured OnePlus 7 Pro. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Huawei P Smart Z is kitted with the 14nm HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, which consists of an octa-core CPU and the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera module, which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 16MP primary sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, the pop-up mechanism houses the f/2.0 aperture equipped 16MP selfie camera. For memory and storage, the device features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage.

The Huawei P Smart Z is powered by a 4000 mAh battery which can be replenished by the bottom mounted USB Type-C port on the device. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie, which is topped off with the company’s custom skin EMUI 9. The smartphone will be available in three colours, namely Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black, Emerald Green.

Price & Availability

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While the Huawei P Smart Z has been listed on the company’s official Spanish website, details about the pricing and availability are not known yet. But, previous leaks reveals it will be priced at EUR 279 (Rs. 21,600). As it has officially been listed by Huawei, it is expected to be made available for purchase in the following weeks.

May 8, 2019