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AMD Announces The Ryzen R1000 Embedded Processor

AMD has expanded its lineup of embedded processors with the launch of the Ryzen R1000. It is the newest chipset by the company after the Ryzen V1000 embedded processor which was launched a while ago. The latest generation of the SoC offers dual-core, quad-threaded performance, as well as the ability to run in a fanless setup. It features low power solutions for 4K displays and offers leading-edge security features.

AMD Ryzen R1000

The latest AMD R1000 embedded processor features the Ball Grid Array (BGA) packaging. This provides more interconnected pins that can be put into a dual in line or flat package. The BGA mounted SoC suggests it won’t be able to install in a conventional desktop PC’s motherboard. Ryzen R1000 features Zen+ CPU cores which are paired with the company’s Vega 3 graphics engine. Notably, the upcoming gaming console, Atari VCS has been announced to be one of the first devices to feature the Ryzen R1000 processor.

Atari VCS Gaming Console

The new Ryzen R1000 embedded chipset is based on the 14nm fabrication process and features dual cores. While it is slightly less powerful than their predecessors, the new processors are capable of outputting 4K video to three displays simultaneously. The processor operates at a power input of 15W TDP (Thermal Design Power), but users will be able to tune it anywhere between 12W to 25W. If kept on lowest settings, the chipset doesn’t require much cooling, so a fan is not required. Having a fanless design is essential for a thin and lightweight product, which will be the characteristics of the products Ryzen R1000 is developed for.

Availability

Also read: Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

The new Ryzen R1000 embedded processor will be available starting Q2 to various OEMs worldwide. Interestingly, the SoC is already supported by numerous companies. Furthermore, the Atari VCS is a highly awaited gaming console and as mentioned above, will feature the processor.

April 17, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

Samsung is on a roll, with the Korean company expanding its Galaxy A lineup. The company unveiled the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in February. Amidst positive reviews, Samsung’s new devices were looking to create a dent in the entry-to-mid level smartphone segment. The company has now expanded its lineup by launching the Galaxy A70 in India. The device features a slew of innovative features and a modern design.

Galaxy A70

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50. It features a similar design to the latter with a ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front of the handset is dominated by a massive 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. The device has ultra-narrow bezels all around the display and an Infinity-U style notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the smartphone features an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also featured on the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU for graphics. For optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture; combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP camera which is housed in the Infinity-U notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy A70 is powered by a large 4500 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 512GB. The smartphone runs on Samsung’s OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. It is offered in three colours, namely Black, Blue and White.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Microsoft Announces The All Digital Xbox One S

The Galaxy A70 has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 28,990. The smartphone will be available for pre-bookings between April 20 and April 30. It will be sold via major offline stores and online via Flipkart, Samsung’s online store. Initial buyers will also get an option to buy the Samsung U Flex wireless earphones at a discounted price of Rs 999 down from Rs. 3,799.

April 17, 2019
Honor 20i Launched With 32MP Front Camera And Triple Rear Cameras
The Chinese technology company, Honor launched the Honor 10 in the year 2018, which included premium specifications at a budget aggressive price. The company has now launched the first device in the upcoming Honor 20 lineup, which is the Honor 20i. The newly launched device is the base variant in the Honor 20 series, which will be comparatively affordable than its alleged elder siblings, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro. The latter smartphones will be unveiled on the 21st of May in London.

The Honor 20i features a 6.21 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen has a pixel density of 415 ppi. The device has a U-shaped notch up top, which houses a 32MP (f/2.0) camera for selfies. A narrow chin is clearly visible in the front panel of the smartphone. Moreover, the Honor 20i sports a triple rear camera module, which consists of a 24MP (f/1.8) primary camera, a second 8MP ultra-wide camera sensor and a third 2MP depth sensor.

Under the hood, the smartphone packs a Kirin 710 Octa-core chipset, which is developed by Huawei Technologies. It is fabricated using a 12nm process, and comprises of four cores operating at 2.2 GHz and the rest of the cores clocking at 1.7 GHz. In addition, the Honor 20i will is available in four variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and a 6GB+256GB variant. Expansion up to 512GB is supported via the hybrid microSD card slot.

Also Read: Google And Apple Take Down TikTok From Their Respective Application Stores

Additional features include Bluetooth v4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi Support and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone packs a 3,400 mAh battery, which can be charged via the micro USB port. It runs on the Android 9.0 Pie, with Huawei’s custom EMUI on top. The smartphone weighs in at 164 grams and has a thickness of 7.95mm. Moreover, it is available in three colour options, Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, and Magic Night Black.

The prices of the different variants are mentioned below:
- 6GB+64GB: CNY 1599 (~INR 16,600)
- 4GB+128GB: CNY 1599 (~INR 16,600)
- 6GB+128GB: CNY 1899 (~INR 19,700)
- 6GB+256GB: CNY 2199 (~INR 22,800)
April 17, 2019
Microsoft Announces The All Digital Xbox One S

Microsoft in a blog post has announced the newest member of the Xbox lineup of gaming console. Dubbed the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, it is the long rumoured diskless variant of the regular Xbox One S. With no disk drive in the console, users would only be able to obtain the game licenses digitally. Because of the removed component, the company has been able to reduce the price of the gaming console by a considerable margin.

Xbox One S All Digital

The new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition as mentioned above will be the regular Xbox One S not featuring a disk drive. This insinuates all the basic specifications of the regular version will remain intact. So, one could expect the regular’s 4K streaming, Spatial Audio and HDR Support on board. With the All-Digital version, Microsoft is bundling three games, namely Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves with the console. An additional 1TB Hard Drive is available on the Xbox One S.

To facilitate the purchase of digital gaming titles on the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Microsoft is also promoting its Xbox Game Pass. It is a subscription service by the company which lets users play over a hundred gaming titles. A disadvantage of an all-digital version of the gaming console has over its regular variant is the missing Blueray support because of the lack of a physical disk drive.

Pricing & Availability

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Microsoft has launched the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition in the US for the price of US$ 249 (Rs. 17,300) and it is available to pre-order starting today. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced when the gaming console will make its way to the Indian market, however, it is unlikely to launch in India. The reason for that is cited for the abundance of the stocks of regular variant of the Xbox One S. Additionally, all digital game titles are still not as popular as physical ones in the country.

April 17, 2019
Google And Apple Take Down TikTok From Their Respective Application Stores

On April 16 2019, the Indian government asked American Multinational technology giants Apple and Google to take down the popular application TikTok from the respective application stores. This action took place soon after the Supreme court refused to issue a stay order regarding the ban of the viral app. As per reports, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok had previously filed an appeal which alleged that such a ban will lead to a huge setback to the company in the future run. As per latest reports, the application has been banned from both Apple and Google’s application stores.

About TikTok

TikTok is an insanely viral media sharing application, which is a rebranded version of the application that was earlier referred to as ‘Musical.ly’. The app allows users to share self-created short videos with a background track of their choice. Millions of audio tracks are present in TikTok’s library. Furthermore, a multitude of filters and effects are available in the application, which can be used to enhance the video quality. The app is completely free to use and was gaining a lot of popularity among the younger audience.

The aforementioned application was accused of providing unregulated videos to its users, which contained instances of vulgar content. Reports stated that the Madurai bench of the aforementioned High Court had previously passed an order which directed the government to remove the application and any similar instances from the app stores. In the appeal filed by ByteDance, it claims to have taken down 6 million lewd and non-compliant videos from the application’s video library. Moreover, ByteDance also stated that the company trusts the Supreme Court to take the right decision.

Conclusions

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The Madras HC also appointed a senior advocate as an independent counsel in the case. The Senior Advocate will examine the implications of the application regarding any policy-violating content in the application. In the next hearing (which will be held on April 24), TikTok’s viability as a media sharing application will be brought to light. Even though there is a chance that the application may not ever make its way back to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, TikTok Owners are quite positive regarding the results of the hearing in the light of the appointment of the new independent counsel.

April 17, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Registers Highest Overall Score In DxOMark

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event in the month of February. The newly launched devices include the S10e, standard S10, S10+ and the S10 5G. All variants of the S10 lineup are laden with praiseworthy features, especially the high-end S10 5G. To add up to the Galaxy S10 5G’s prowess, DxOMark has ranked the smartphone on top of its charts.

Galaxy S10 5G Camera Composition

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G features an outrageous number of cameras which rounds up to a total of six. Out of the six cameras, four are placed on the rear, while the remaining two are placed in Infinity-O notch on the front of the display. The quad rear camera is comprised of a 12 MP primary sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor, f/2.4 aperture equipped 12 MP telephoto sensor and a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor which captures depth information. The dual front camera of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 10 MP sensor and a TOF camera.

Galaxy S10 5G DxOMark Results

As previously mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has registered the highest DxOMark overall score of 112 points. Notably, the score is equivalent to the remarkable camera beast, the P30 Pro from Huawei. Though, it lags behind the latter by 2 points in the photo score which is mainly due to 5X optical zoom support on the P30 Pro.

Also Read: Sony PlayStation 5 With 8K Graphics Teased In An Interview

However, the S10 5G bounces back in the video department where it surpasses the P30 Pro by 3 points, consecutively balancing the odds. All in all the Galaxy S10 5G is one of the best smartphones currently up for grabs and Samsung has definitely hit a home run with the device.

April 17, 2019
Apple, Qualcomm Drop All Lawsuits, Sign A Six-Year License Agreement
In a surprising turn of events, Apple and Qualcomm have dropped all the pending lawsuits against each other. The companies have also signed a six-year license agreement, which may be further extended. Both the companies, the known electronics giant Apple and mobile chip maker Qualcomm had filed multiple lawsuits against each other for copyright infringement. A few days ago, Apple was found guilty and was asked to pay 31 million US $ as a fine.

About The Case

iPhone 7

The lawsuit filed by Qualcomm cited that Apple had violated at least three patents. The damages that it asked for applied to iPhones sold July 2017 onwards, which were kitted with Intel chips. Later in the year 2017, Apple replaced Qualcomm with Intel as its exclusive components supplier. As per reports, in the year 2016, Apple was also using Intel modems in some iPhone variants instead of Qualcomm modems. The devices included the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The patents relate to the following functions on mobile devices.
- Allowing phones to connect to the internet instantly after being switched on
- The efficiency of the smartphone’s battery and its relation with graphics processing
- A traffic management function enabling faster data downloads
The Settlement

Both Apple and Qualcomm have agreed to reach a settlement as per the former company’s announcement. According to reports, the iPhone maker will have to make a payment to Qualcomm for an undisclosed amount as a part of the settlement. However, the companies have signed a licensing agreement for at least six years and the chipset maker will now supply parts to Apple. This may lead to iPhones sporting Qualcomm’s chips appearing on the shelves once again.

Also read: Sony PlayStation 5 With 8K Graphics Teased In An Interview

Interestingly, Intel, who was the interim supplier for iPhone modems to Apple, has announced it is quitting the manufacturing of 5G modem for smartphones. As the iPhone maker and Qualcomm have finally struck peace, it is expected to lead to the latter supplying its 5G modems in the future smartphones by the former.
April 17, 2019
Sony PlayStation 5 With 8K Graphics Teased In An Interview

Sony’s PlayStation (PS) brand is one of the most well known when it is about gaming consoles. The last iteration, PS4 was released back in the year 2013 and was met with a great reception from fans of the brand. It has been long speculated that the company will release a successor to the console, allegedly called the PS5. In an interview with a reputed media organization, a senior Sony executive has revealed the details of the upcoming gaming console. According to the executive, the PlayStation 5 will support 8K graphics and will be backwards compatible to PS4.

PlayStation 5

According to the Sony executive, the PlayStation 5 will be more than just an incremental update to its predecessor. As mentioned above, the next-gen gaming console will support 8K graphics. However, the users will need to possess compatible display to run games and other media in 8K. Also revealed by him was the PS5 and the PS4 share similar architecture, which would lead to backwards compatibility on the former on the games made for the latter. When the new console launches eventually, the games released will be compatible with both the consoles initially and then may be made exclusive to the PlayStation 5.

PlayStation 4

More details about the Sony PlayStation 5 reveal a new CPU based on the third-gen AMD Ryzen lineup. For graphics performance, the company will make use of a custom GPU based on the AMD Radeon Navi. This is supposed to bring ray-tracing support for the first time in gaming consoles. Ray tracing is a revolutionary way to deliver better gameplay graphics. It makes use of the way light reflects off surfaces to render realistic graphics and was introduced last year by NVIDIA with its RTX 2080 graphics card.

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A monumental change with the introduction of the PlayStation 5 will be the introduction of Solid State Drives (SSDs) in the gaming console. The company claims it will improve load times of certain games drastically; and will deliver speeds never capable from a conventional Hard Drive. Sony will also be introducing a new 3D audio unit inside the console. This is expected to increase the immersive experience while playing the game on speakers or headphones. While the company hasn’t announced when the PlayStation 5 will release, it is expected to be unveiled early next year.

April 17, 2019
ASUS Zenfone 6 Passes FCC Certification, Will Feature Dual Camera And Snapdragon 855

ASUS previously tasted success in the hands of the Zenfone 5Z which was launched last year. The smartphone had worthy features and carried an aggressive price tag which helped it compete with smartphones like the Xiaomi POCO F1 and the OnePlus 6. As covered previously, an unreleased smartphone, named the ASUS Zenfone 6 was spotted on AnTuTu in the month of April 2019. Fresh reports state that the aforementioned device has received FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification, which reveals it will sport dual rear cameras.

FCC Label Information

One of the documents in the certification revealed a specification that had previously been spotted on benchmarking platforms, which is the SM8150 baseband processor (the Snapdragon 855 chipset). The SoC is one of the most powerful chipsets in the market as of now, and it comprises of an octa-core Kryo 485 CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The details of the chipset were derived from the FCC label which is placed at the back of the smartphone. The label also conveys that the ASUS smartphone will support 18W fast charging, similar to the Zenfone 5Z. Moreover, the presence of two IMEI numbers on the label indicates that the Zenfone 6 is obviously a dual SIM handset.

Features And Specifications

Previous listings revealed that the alleged ASUS Zenfone 6 will pack 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. However, ASUS is also expected to launch the upcoming smartphone in other storage variants. Other speculated specifications include the display resolution, which is 2340 x 1080 px. The listing also exposed that the handset will run on Android 9.0 Pie OS. Furthermore, the ASUS Zenfone 6 is expected to be equipped with a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, which may be the Sony IMX586.

ASUS Zenfone 6 Renders

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An ex-employee of the Taiwanese technology company previously released some renders of two smartphones with attractive slider designs. It is possible that the company may actually think about adopting some of the preceding designs. As for the ASUS Zenfone 6, other specifications will only be publicised once the company officially unveils them on May 15, 2019.

April 17, 2019
Indian Government Asks Apple & Google To Remove TikTok From Their App Stores

In the ongoing case against the immensely popular media app TikTok; the Indian government has asked technology giants Apple and Google to take down the short video recording and sharing service from their respective app platforms. The news arrives after the Supreme Court refused to issue a stay order on the banning of the app. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok had filed the appeal to issue a stay on banning the app alleging it is causing irreparable damage to the company.

What Is TikTok?

For those who are unaware, TikTok is a popular Chinese mobile app that was earlier known as ‘Musical.ly’. It lets users create short videos and offers features like filters and effects to be used in the videos. The app has become immensely popular among the younger audience which is credited to the exponential increase in affordable smartphones and the rise of 4G connectivity in the country.

About The Case

A case was filed in the Madras High Court after a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the court regarding the TikTok app for objectionable, vulgar content. The Madurai bench of the aforementioned High Court passed an order which directed the government to stop the downloading the app in the country. It also put a restriction on certain media houses which restrained them from telecasting the videos created using the TikTok app. As mentioned above, the company ByteDance then challenged this by filing an appeal in the Supreme Court. It has claimed it has taken down almost 6 million videos which didn’t meet its guideline policies and that it trusts the Indian Judicial System to take the right decision.

Also read: Redmi Smartphone Leaks With Snapdragon 730, Triple Camera Setup

The aforementioned request to remove TikTok from app stores by the government is issued via the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry has asked Apple and Google, both of the companies which own iOS and Android OS respectively. If the companies accept the request made by the government, the TikTok app will cease to subsist on the app stores of both the Operating Systems. This is being done to stop new users from downloading the app. However, for users who have the TikTok app preinstalled on their devices, the change wouldn’t lead to anything, as the app would continue to exist on their devices.

April 16, 2019
Redmi Smartphone Leaks With Snapdragon 730, Triple Camera Setup

Since Redmi has parted ways with Xiaomi, it has only brought two smartphones to the market, which are the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Both devices are priced budget-aggressively which have received their fair share of quality reviews from consumers. Redmi is now looking towards expanding their product lineup. Recent leaks suggest that the Chinese company is working on another smartphone, which has a front pop-up camera and a rear triple camera setup.

As per the leaks, the smartphone features the newly launched Snapdragon 730 chipset, which is the also present in the recently released Samsung Galaxy A80. The SoC was launched by Qualcomm on April 9, 2019, and comprises of an octa-core Kryo 470 CPU, which is clocked at 2.2 GHz and the Adreno 618 GPU chip. Another notable aspect of the leak was the presence of a 4000 mAh battery in the device. The chipset has support for Quick Charge 4+ technology, which implies that the Redmi smartphone is likely to support fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Among other details mentioned in the leak is the presence of a triple camera module, with a 48MP sensor as the primary camera. Apart from this, the image shows a second 8MP camera which may an ultra-wide sensor, and a third 13MP sensor, which is probably a telephoto lens. The second leaked image depicts a smartphone with a pop-up camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microphone. This indicates that the Redmi smartphone will have a notch-less display.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

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The smartphone may be directed towards the mid-range smartphone segment and is expected to be priced aggressively when it is launched. Although since the aforementioned data is sourced from a leak, fans should take it with a grain of salt. No such device has been officially confirmed yet, hence we would have to wait for the same.

April 16, 2019
Apple’s iOS 13 To Get Dark Mode, New Undo Actions And More: Reports

Apple is scheduled to kickstart its developer’s conference, called WWDC on the 3rd of June this year. The company is expected to announce the latest version of iOS, the operating system used in the iPhones and iPads. Allegedly called the iOS 13, it is expected to bring about a plethora of changes to the software. Fresh reports claim the update will introduce the much awaited dark mode and a new undo action among many others.

iOS 13: What To Expect?

The upcoming iOS 13 from Apple as mentioned above, will introduce a host of changes in the operating system. The biggest change in the update will be the introduction of dark mode. According to reports, this will be a system-wide implementation and will be available as an option in settings. The final implementation may end up looking like the dark mode on the latest MacOS Mojave, which was rolled out last year. The second significant change will be applicable to the iPads running on iOS 13. With the new software, the ability for apps to have multiple windows will be added. These windows will contain individual sheets which can be attached/detached. The new update is expected to make multitasking better on the iPads.

iPhone X

Another overhaul in the upcoming iOS 13 will be regarding the undo system. In previous generations, users could physically shake the device to undo the last typed characters on the keyboard. The latest update will change this as a new three-finger tap gesture will replace the aforementioned actions. With the new iteration, users will be able to slide left or right after the three fingers tap to undo or redo their actions respectively. With iOS 13, the company will also add a new font management panel to access font settings more easily.

iPhone XR

Also read: PUBG Mobile v0.12.0 Update Introduces New Weapons, Enhanced Zombie Mode And More

Other notable changes in the forthcoming iOS 13 will be an upgraded Mail app. The new app will be capable of organising messages into categories like marketing, travel or not important. Similar to third-party email apps, the new, updated Mail app will also be able to categorise messages as “read later”. Like the above-mentioned software, the Reminders app will also get a major overhaul. The voice assistant for Apple devices, Siri will also be better at rejecting noises such as laughter or crying babies with the iOS 13. The latest operating system will hit iPhones and iPads later this year. All the devices from iPhone 6s and above, iPad Mini 2 and above and the iPod touch 6th Gen is expected to receive the update.

April 16, 2019
PUBG Mobile v0.12.0 Update Introduces New Weapons, Enhanced Zombie Mode And More

PUBG Mobile has become one of the most popular smartphone games of all times. The game is free to download and highly engrossing which has led to its wild success. A couple of months ago, the game received an update that introduced zombies which further contributed to its popularity. The company is now set to roll out another update, v0.12.0 of the game which brings new weapons, game modes and enhanced zombie mode.

PUBG Mobile v0.12.0 Changelog

Spectate Friends- As the name suggests, the feature will allow users to spectate live matches of their friends. Even though the spectating feature was previously available, it was limited only to teammates who were part of the same squad in a given match. The new update will allow users to spectate friends even if they never entered a match with them. Undoubtedly, this long demanded feature which will further boost the popularity of the game.

Survive Till Dawn- This feature is concerned with the aforementioned zombie mode which is very famous amongst players. This gaming mode will get new weapons and monsters with the latest update which will enhance its engagement factor. The new weapons that are added in this mode include the RPG-7 rocket launcher and Liquid Nitrogen grenade. The nitrogen grenade will freeze the zombies which will make them easier to kill.

Darkest Night- One noteworthy change the latest update introduces is the “Darkest Night”. In this mode, the players will not only need to survive the zombie rush but they need to stay in confined sections. As the toxic gas outside buildings will rapidly deteriorate health.

Spring Theme- As the name suggests, the new update brings the new spring theme to the gameplay. Even though this change is only cosmetic which does not alter any functionality, it is a desirable change for users whose eyes have become sore playing in the same environment continually.

Rollout Date

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The official statement from the team at PUBG states that the game will be taken offline for maintenance on April 16, from 00:00:00 to 08:00:00 (UTC). The new version of the game will be available starting the 17th of April. Players who download the update before 23rd of April will get Outfit Box III and 1,888 BP reward points.

April 16, 2019
OnePlus 7 Launch Details May Be Revealed On April 17 As Per CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus has built a reputation for itself as a company that manufactures “flagship killer smartphones”. When the OnePlus 6T was launched in 2018, it received rave reviews worldwide owing to its inclusion of top-of-the-line specifications at a more affordable price point than its competitors. The device featured a host of interesting features, such as Dash Charging and an in-display fingerprint scanner. As reported previously, the next generation of the smartphone including the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro is all set to make its appearance in the market in the upcoming month i.e. May 2019. A tweet from the CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau has now revealed that the company will officially announce the launch details of the OnePlus 7 series on April 17. 2019.

I know you guys are stoked to hear about the new device – check back to see my post this Wednesday ?
— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) April 15, 2019

The OnePlus 7 has been floating around in rumours and leaks for quite some time now, and the fans would be ecstatic in light of any official news from the company. Leaks have already revealed a multitude of specifications and features of the upcoming smartphone. The OnePlus 7 lineup is expected to feature the powerful 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the octa-core Kryo 485 CPU clocked at 2.84 GHz, combined with the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory, the smartphones may have 12GB of RAM and 512GB ROM for the top variants.

OnePlus 6T

Talking about the optics, the OnePlus “flagship killers” are speculated to feature triple camera setups on the back, with a single front camera which may be housed in the pop-up mechanism of the smartphones. This may lead to a notch-free display on the devices, improving the aesthetics of the same. Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 may be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. Also, the Pro version of the smartphone may have a bigger battery pack because of the rumoured 5G connectivity support in the same. Both the devices are expected to run on the latest Oxygen OS 9 on top of the current Android 9 Pie.

OnePlus 6T

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As mentioned previously in the article, the new OnePlus smartphones will probably be announced officially on April 17. Both the smartphones will be placed at a higher price point than its predecessors. Recent leaks suggest that the smartphone will be priced US$ 569 (roughly INR 40,000) onwards. More information regarding the same is expected to be available in the not-so-distant future.

April 16, 2019
Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL Launch Date Teased By The Company

It has been long anticipated that Google will release two affordable smartphones in the Pixel lineup. These devices will allegedly be called the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL. While there was no official confirmation by the company, key details of the handsets have been leaked multiple times in the past. A fresh listing on the company’s product store insinuates when the aforementioned smartphones will launch. The two new Pixel devices may make their debut on the 8th of May (IST). Notably, this is the first day of the company’s annual developer’s conference, the Google I/O.

Pixel 3a/3a XL

The Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will be an entirely new offering by the company. They will be the mid-range variant of the premium Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3XL respectively. Past leaks have revealed the smartphones will sport a design reminiscent of their siblings; except they will feature a polycarbonate build instead of metal and glass on the more premium models. According to the reported specifications of the devices, the Pixel 3a will have a 5.6 inch OLED display while the Pixel 3a XL will sport an OLED display measuring 6 inches diagonally. For biometrics and security, both the devices will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are expected to run on the Snapdragon 670 SoC which is manufactured using 10nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU for graphics. In terms of optics, both the smartphones will have a single 12 MP rear camera like their elder siblings. For selfies, a single 8 MP camera will be housed on the top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Pixel 3a smartphone duo will feature 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage.

Past leaks have revealed the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery. Like its elder siblings, they are expected to run on the current Android 9 Pie with a stock interface and will receive fast software updates. The leaked images also confirm the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack on at least one of the two devices.

Pricing & Availability

Google Pixel 3XL

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The upcoming Pixel 3a smartphone duo from Google as mentioned above may make their debut at the Google I/O 2019. While there is no official confirmation regarding the pricing of the smartphones, previous leaks have claimed the Pixel 3a will be priced around Rs. 35,000 while the Pixel 3a XL may cost up to Rs. 45,000 in India.

April 16, 2019