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Google And Huawei To Pay $400 To Each Nexus 6P Owner For Bootloop Issues

Google released the last smartphones in the Nexus lineup, the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X in the year 2015. While the latter was made in collaboration with LG, the former was produced as a result of Google’s partnership with Huawei. Both the handsets, while offering a clean software and capable hardware had their fair share of problems. Among them, the most prevalent one was bootloop issues. This made the devices restart randomly regardless of the battery percentage and sometimes would get stuck in an infinite restart loop.

Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

A lawsuit filed in the year 2017 alleged the issue of the bootloops was known by the manufacturers and wasn’t fixed knowingly. As a result, Google and Huawei have been directed by the court to pay $9.75 million as a settlement fee to the owners of the Nexus 6P. This results in payments of up to US$400 (Rs. 27,600) for participating plaintiffs.

About The Case

In a lawsuit filed in April 2017 by owners of the Nexus 6P who claimed Google and Huawei breached the warranty on the smartphone. It further stated the companies were fully aware of the issue but failed to fully respond to it and continued to sell the device. While the settlement has been directed, it is expected to be approved at the next court hearing, scheduled to take place on May 9. Notably, the amount will be available for owners who purchased the Nexus 6P after September 25, 2015.

Nexus 6P

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Furthermore, the users of the Nexus 6P smartphone who weren’t part of the lawsuit may still be eligible for a settlement amount. They would need to submit proper documentation of the issues and will get at least US$ 10 (Rs. 700), leading to a maximum amount of US$ 75 (Rs. 5,200). Interestingly, a similar lawsuit was filed against LG for bootloop issues in its G4, V10, V20, Nexus 5X and G5 smartphones, wherein it was directed to pay US$ 425 (Rs. 29,400) per owner or US$ 700 (Rs. 48,400) in discounts.

April 12, 2019
SpaceX Launches and Lands Three Falcon Heavy Rocket Boosters Successfully

SpaceX short for Space Exploration Technologies Corp is a privately held American aerospace manufacturer which was founded in the year 2002. The company has been rigorously working towards driving down the costs of space transportation by developing reusable space crafts and spacecraft parts. On 11th of April, 2019, the company achieved a noteworthy milestone which is the successful landing of three rocket cores on Earth.

What Is A Rocket Core?

A booster rocket is the first stage engine of a multistage launch vehicle which is used to drive the whole rocket unit out of earth’s orbit. Once the whole unit crosses the orbit, the booster separates itself from the main rocket body that carries the payload. Once separated, the rocket core enters the earth’s orbit once again which may or may not be reused depending on its landing.

Why Is The SpaceX Achievement Significant?

As previously mentioned, the company was able to successfully land all three rocket cores from the Falcon Heavy rocket. It is the first time that the company is able to achieve this feat. Last year in the month of February, the company tried to accomplish the same landing which failed due to one Rocket core running out of fuel. Consequently, the rocket core slammed into the ocean thereby rendering unusable.

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As per reports, SpaceX was able to achieve this successful landing due to the fact that all three boosters used for this flight were upgraded versions of the company’s rockets known as Block 5. The new versions are tweaked in a manner which optimises their reusability. Therefore, the company can quickly and easily turn them around for future flights.

April 12, 2019
Porsche Launches The New 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet In India

German automobile maker Porsche, known for its sports cars, has launched the 911 Carrera S and the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet in India. The vehicles have a new, more powerful six-cylinder petrol engines which deliver significant upgrades over their predecessor. The cars are available for pre-booking in the country starting today.

New Features

The biggest change in the new Porsche 911 as mentioned above includes a new engine. The turbocharged flat-six engine of the Carrera S and Carrera S Cabriolet produce an astounding 450 horsepower. Notably, this is an increase of 30 hp when compared to their previous generations. The 911 Carrera S takes 3.7 seconds to reach from the speeds of 0-100km/hr while the Carrera S Cabriolet takes 3.9 seconds. This makes them around 0.4 seconds faster than their predecessors. In terms of top speeds, the Carrera S has been measured at 308km/h (306km/hr for the soft top version).

In terms of design, the new Porsche 911 duo is reminiscent of their predecessors with a significantly wider wheel housing arch over the front and the rear wheels. Unlike the previous models, the rear end has a uniform width across the various models while the front side of the body has been made 45mm wider. Except for the front and rear sections, the entire outer shell of the vehicle is now made from aluminium. The interiors of the car have also been completely redesigned, with recessed instruments. Adjacent to the iconic central rev counter, two frameless displays provide information to the driver. The central screen measures 10.9-inch diagonally and allow for easy operation by the driver. The new seats reduce the weight of the Porsche 911 by 3 kg and offer better lateral support to the shoulders.

Additional features of the new Porsche 911 include increased stability, traction and balance while driving the sports cars. The new chassis design is provided by the in house developed Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The Cabriolet S has a new, lighter hydraulic roof drive which allows the convertible top to be opened and closed in 12 seconds respectively. The company claims it has developed the world’s first wet mode, which detects water on the road and warns the driver to set up the vehicle in the case by pushing a button or using the mode switch on the steering wheel. The vehicles can also be customised with an optional LED matrix headlights to increase the range and intensity of the light.

Pricing & Availability

The Porsche 911 Carrera S and Carrera S Cabriolet as mentioned above will be available to pre-order starting today. In terms of pricing, the former is priced at Rs. 1.82 Crores, while the latter costs Rs. 1.99 Crores in India.

April 11, 2019
Full Details Of The Realme 3 Pro Leak Before Official Announcement
Realme was started a sub-brand of the Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo in the year 2018. Soon after launching its first handset, the Realme 1, it separated from its parent company turning into an independent brand. In a short period since its initial launch, the company has launched several smartphones which have been warmly welcomed by consumers. Last month, the company launched the Realme 3, the second successor of the original Realme 1. Unexpectedly, a senior Realme executive confirmed that the company will soon launch a beefed up variant of the Realme 3 which will be called the Realme 3 Pro. A short while ago, in a Twitter post, the company announced that the upcoming smartphone will launch on the 22nd of April. Surprisingly, the specifications of the Realme 3 Pro have been leaked on Twitter before its official announcement.

Realme 3 Pro Specifications

Realme 3 With 3d Gradient Back

According to the leak, the Realme 3 Pro has a 6.3 inch LCD display that has a water drop notch up top. Noteworthy, the smartphone also has Corning Gorilla Glass protection to safeguard it against scratches. The water drop notch on the front of the smartphone accommodates the selfie camera which has a resolution of 16 MP.

Realme U1 With Waterdrop Notch

The Realme 3 Pro is reported to have a plastic body that has a 3D gradient design like its younger sibling the Realme 3. The smartphone also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped Sony IMX519 16 MP sensor, 5 MP depth sensor and an LED flash.

The leakster claims the Realme 3 Pro is powered by a 4,230 mAh battery which supports 20 W VOOC charging. The smartphone will be kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. Another noteworthy feature of the upcoming smartphone is its triple slot tray which can accommodate dual SIM cards and a microSD card simultaneously.

Realme 3 Pro Price and Storage Variants

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The Twitter post claims the Realme 3 Pro will be available in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 13,999
- 6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 15,999
April 11, 2019
Sharp Showcases A Unique Clamshell Style Foldable Smartphone

The biggest and the most prevalent trend for this year is expected to be the advent of foldable smartphones. Smartphone OEMs like Samsung and Huawei have already showcased their devices with the technology. Japanese multinational giant Sharp has also joined the bandwagon and revealed a clamshell style foldable smartphone in a video. This is the first time the technology has been exhibited.

Sharp Clamshell Foldable Smartphone

The clamshell foldable smartphone from Sharp that has been showcased in the video features a similar design to the expected Motorola RAZR foldable smartphone leaked a few days ago. It has a Plastic OLED display which can be folded completely into half to turn the device into a more compact form factor. It has a wide notch on top of the display which is surprising to see in a foldable smartphone. Its mechanism uses strong magnets to keep the display securely shut when in the folded state. To reaffirm the durability claims, Sharp has assured it has tested the folding mechanism for up to 3,00,000 bends. Notably, this number is significantly higher than the durability claims of Samsung Galaxy Fold.

Also read: Renders Of The Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL Leaked On Twitter

Unfortunately, Sharp hasn’t provided any specific launch date for a commercial smartphone featuring a clamshell, foldable design. According to the company, it may take years before a device featuring the technology may be released by it. However, Sharp is also a display manufacturer, so there may be a possibility that it may sell this technology to other OEMs to implement in separate devices. The video also doesn’t clarify if the display when folded time and again, will create a crease in the centre or not. Furthermore, the sound of the folding mechanism is also prevalent throughout the video, which may make the experience of using the smartphone cumbersome.

April 11, 2019
Apple To Start Manufacturing iPhone X In India July Onwards

In the light of the recent news that Apple has started manufacturing the iPhone 7 in India, rumours came to light stating that the American technology organization will also start the manufacturing the iPhone X in India soon. It seems that the rumours weren’t rumours after all, as sources have confirmed that Foxconn will begin commercial production of the iPhone X series in India starting July.

As per reports, the production will begin in Foxconn’s 160-acre factory located in Chennai. Claims were also made regarding the fact that the company will step up its production capacity and will slowly expand towards manufacturing higher models of the iPhone lineup. Moreover, reports also stated that the expansion will largely depend upon the viability of the production process in regard to the next government. When the concerned organizations were contacted, no statement was received in return.

In 2017, Apple started manufacturing its first smartphone in India via Wistron, which was the iPhone SE, and the commercial production of the same started in a factory based on the outskirts of Bangalore. After iPhone SE, the iPhone 6S was placed under production in the same factory. Statistics indicate that more than 290 million Apple smartphones were manufactured in India in the year 2018, which is almost 5 times the number of devices manufactured in 2014.

Also Read: Realme 3 Pro To Be Launched On 22nd April

As previously reported, Apple is revamping its market strategy in the country by shaping the perception of Indian smartphone consumers towards Apple. The American company also plans to undergo major changes to improve its marketing statistics in India. Since the iPhone X will now be manufactured in India, this might result in higher profits, leading to more capital invested in R&D (Research And Development) and improved sales statistics.

April 11, 2019
Renders Of The Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL Leaked On Twitter

Google is planning to unveil less feature rich and affordable variants for the Google Pixel 3 and 3XL, which will allegedly be as the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL respectively. Amidst leaks, listings for the aforementioned smartphones were found on Google’s official website, which confirmed that the company will indeed launch the Pixel 3a and 3a XL by the month of May. The launch of the devices may line up with Google’s I/O conference, which is scheduled for May 7-9. As per latest reports, the case renders for the two smartphones have surfaced online.

Case Renders Design

The cases for both the devices are completely transparent and clearly highlight the schematics of the smartphones. A cutout at the back reveals the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The bottom of the Pixel devices houses the USB Type-C port, which is flanked by speaker grilles on either side. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is present at the top of the device, which is a feature that was missing from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL smartphones. Another noteworthy fact is that the front of the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL sport a wide chin and forehead. The volume rockers and the power button are both housed on the right side of the smartphone, whereas the left side of the device accommodates the SIM card slot.

Expected Features And Availability

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are expected to sport a 5.6-inch and 6-inch OLED display respectively. Other significant changes from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL may include the use of polycarbonate for the device design instead of glass and metal. Under the hood, the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL are speculated to run on the Snapdragon SoC, which is designed on the 10nm fabrication process. The chipset comprises of an octa-core Kryo 360 CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, the devices are expected to be equipped with a primary 12MP camera and an 8MP selfie shooter.

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Both the smartphones are expected to feature 4GB RAM bundled with up to 128GB of ROM. As per previous leaks, the devices will be powered by a 3,000 mAh battery with fast charging support and will run the stock version of Android 9 Pie. As mentioned previously, the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL will probably be launched on the Google I/O event being held at the Shoreline Ampitheatre, California from May 7 to May 9.

April 11, 2019
Realme 3 Pro To Be Launched On 22nd April
Realme launched its latest smartphone, the Realme 3 at an event last month. The smartphone features competitive specifications and carries a lucrative price tag. At the event, the company also announced the successor to the Realme 2 Pro flagship smartphone will launch in April. While no information was shared regarding the announcement date and specifications of the handset; the company has started sending out invites for the launch of the aforementioned device. Its flagship smartphone, the Realme 3 Pro will be launched on the 22nd of April.

Realme 3 Pro

The Realme 3 Pro as mentioned above, will be a flagship offering by the company and will compete with the Redmi Note 7 Pro launched in February. Leaked specifications of the smartphone reveal it will have a 6.3-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. A waterdrop notch is expected like its predecessor to maximise the screen real estate. For biometrics and securely unlocking the device, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and will support face unlock technology.

Realme U1

The leaks reveal Realme 3 Pro will run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone is expected to feature dual rear cameras. The setup may comprise of a 12MP sensor combined with an additional depth sensor. For selfies, the device will have a 20MP front-facing camera housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. For memory and storage, the Realme 3 Pro may be available in the following variants.
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
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Reports claim the Realme 3 Pro will be powered by a 4100 mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging. It will run on Oppo’s latest ColorOS 6.0 on top of current Android 9 Pie. While there are no details regarding the price of the smartphone, it is expected to start at a price of Rs. 13,999.
April 11, 2019
Budget Oriented Samsung Galaxy A2 Core To Soon Launch In India
Amidst the trend of budget Android Go powered smartphones, a lot of reports have been directed towards Samsung’s initiative towards the same. After making its presence of multiple certification agencies worldwide, Samsung’s Galaxy A2 Core is all set to debut in India very soon. Ahead of its imminent launch, sources have revealed the detailed specifications and pricing of the aforementioned smartphone.

The budget smartphone will feature a glossy plastic design on the back. The Galaxy A2 Core will measure at 141.5 x 70.9 x 9.1 mm, with a 5-inch qHD (quarter HD) display. The smartphone will run on the 14nm Exynos 7870 chipset, which comprises of the 1.6 GHz octa-core Cortex A53 CPU and the Mali T830 MPI GPU. It is bundled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

The Samsung smartphone will run on Android 9 (Go Edition). In terms of optics, the Galaxy A2 Core will feature an f/1.9 equipped 5MP primary camera sensor in combination with an f/2.2 equipped 5 MP front camera for selfies. The selfie camera will be integrated with the “beauty mode” feature. The device will pack a 2600 mAh battery, and will be available in three colour options, which are listed below:
- Red
- Dark Grey
- Blue
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The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core will not feature biometric security options, so users will have to stick to conventional security methods such as pattern and PIN. The rear camera module includes an LED flash, and the speaker module is placed just below the aforementioned camera setup. In terms of connectivity, the device has a microUSB slot placed at the bottom, right next to the 3.5mm headphone jack. The Galaxy A2 Core (bearing model number (A260GG) will be priced at INR 5,290 at the time of launch and will go up against the recently launched Redmi Go smartphone. The company is expected to make an official announcement regarding the launch date of the device soon enough.
April 11, 2019
Lenovo Posts Impressive Night Mode Camera Samples From The Z6 Pro

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Lenovo wants to keep the upcoming Z6 Pro in the shadows for now, but at the same time, the company is constantly teasing its features ahead of the upcoming launch at an event on April 23 in Beijing, China. Some extraordinary features have already been unveiled, such as the “Hyper Video” feature which may enable the user to shoot super smooth slow-motion videos at frame rates of 960fps. On April 11, the company posted some camera samples from the upcoming smartphone.

The images are taken during the phase of dusk and the night, and they bear watermarks in Chinese, which when translated, reveal significant information regarding the Z6 Pro’s camera. The images exhibit detailed levels of colours and brightness. The faint layer of light on top of the images give them a natural look. As deduced from the overlaid watermarks, the camera has a pixel size of 2.9 ?m, indicating towards a camera with advanced night mode capabilities. Moreover, the second watermark exhibits an 80dB over-motion map, which hints towards the fact that the camera has a large photosensitive area.

Expected Features And Specifications

Previously, the company confirmed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will feature the powerful 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset. Currently one of the fastest SoCs in the market, it comprises of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. Even though detailed specifications of the device are not known as of now, the smartphone is expected to include a display with a high refresh rate (possibly 120 Hz). As reported previously, the device may launch as Lenovo’s gaming smartphone, so the handset is expected to feature a huge battery with support for fast charging. Additional support for gaming may include an inbuilt cooling system and support for gaming accessories such as Bluetooth gamepads and gaming-oriented Bluetooth earphones.

Z5 Pro GT

As mentioned before, Lenovo is seemingly directing the focus of its fans and customers towards the camera of the Z6 Pro, which is speculated to be integrated with features such as super-anti shake, ultra-wide angle lens, super night-mode and Super-slow-motion video mode. Moreover, the 100-megapixel camera mode, which is being teased by the company would be an interesting feature to watch out for, even though Lenovo may use an AI workaround for the same on the Z6 Pro.

Availability And Expected Pricing

Z5 Pro GT

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro is expected to be priced under INR 50,000, which will make it a strong contender to other premium mid-range devices in the same segment. Detailed specifications of the smartphone will be available on 23rd April.

April 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A20e With Infinity V Display Launched

Samsung, the largest smartphone OEM in the world, has been on a launching spree lately. The company has tried to completely reinvent its budget and mid-range segment with the current Galaxy A lineup. It has now freshly announced the Galaxy A20e budget smartphone in the series to target emerging markets. The device was launched on the 10th of April alongside the Galaxy A80, Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A40 smartphones. The Galaxy A20e features a new design language adopted by Samsung and offers humble specifications at a lucrative price.

Galaxy A20e

The Galaxy A20e features a polycarbonate body with a similar design language to the Galaxy A20 launched a few days ago. The device measures 147.2 x 69.5 x 8.3mm and has a 5.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. The front has minimal bezels all around the display with a small Infinity-V style waterdrop notch on top. The rear of the smartphone houses a fingerprint sensor which allows it to be unlocked securely. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A20e is kitted with the Exynos 7885 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali-G71 GPU. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 13MP sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP sensor and an LED flash. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone is available with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 512GB via the dedicated microSD slot.

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The Galaxy A20e is powered by a 3000mAh battery which supports 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB port. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI on top of the current Android 9 Pie. It will be available in two colour variants, namely Black and White. Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t announced the pricing and availability of the Galaxy A20e, but it is expected to cost Rs 8,990 when it arrives in India.

April 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A40 Launched, Octa Core CPU And 4 GB RAM In Tow

Korean electronics giant, Samsung has been on a smartphone launching frenzy lately. The company has populated its Galaxy A lineup with numerous smartphones which range from the budget segment to the premium segment. On the 10th of 2019, Samsung launched two premium smartphones, namely the Galaxy A70 and the Galaxy A80 at an event in Thailand. Later that evening, the company unveiled two other smartphones in the UK which include the Galaxy A40 and the A20e.

Galaxy A40 Design And Features

The newly launched Galaxy A40 is highly reminiscent of its siblings from the Galaxy A lineup. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.9 inch Super AMOLED display with Infinity U notch which houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP sensor. The rear panel of the handset is made out of glossy plastic which Samsung refers to as a ‘3D Glasstic’ design. The rear side of the smartphone harbours the company branding, oval shaped fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup.

The dual rear camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy A40 is comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor and an LED flash. In addition to the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, it also supports face unlock technology. The smartphone is powered by a 3,100 mAh battery which supports 15 w fast charging.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A40 features the Lassen O+ octa-core processor which has a clock speed of 1.8 GHz. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack, NFC, GPS and a bottom mounted Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer. The handset runs on Samsung’s One UI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

Galaxy A40 Price, Colours and Storage Variants

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The Samsung Galaxy A40 is available in four colour options which include Black, White, Coral and Blue. In terms of memory and storage, the handset has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 512 GB via the dedicated MicroSD slot. The handset is currently available in the UK at a price of € 250 (Rs 19,500) and is soon expected to debut in India.

April 11, 2019
The Upcoming Redmi Y3 Will Have A 32 MP Selfie Camera
Xiaomi launched its first selfie focussed smartphone, the Redmi Y1 back in the year 2017. The device features a high-resolution front-facing camera and competitive specifications. The handset was followed by its successor, the Redmi Y2 the next year. A fresh tweet by a senior Xiaomi executive insinuates the launch of yet another successor, purportedly called the Redmi Y3 is imminent.

Redmi Y3

Mi fans! I got my hands on upcoming #Redmi phone & it is amazing! Went on a selfie rampage & the results are totally incredible.?

'Y' am I taking so many selfies? BTW I clicked '32' selfies with 32 @XiaomiIndia colleagues! ?

Can't wait to share more details with you. #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/GSP7xhIpNS
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 10, 2019

The upcoming smartphone from the company, the Redmi Y3 is expected to carry over a lot of features from its sibling, the Redmi Note 7. As previous versions of the selfie-centric series have featured a metal construction, the Redmi Y3 may also have a similar build. A 6.3-inch display with an FHD+ resolution is expected. Like its siblings, the device may have a waterdrop notch to maximise the screen to body ratio. For biometrics and security, the Redmi Y3 will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Reportedly, the upcoming Redmi Y3 will run on the 14nm based Snapdragon 660 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP and a 2MP depth sensor. The tweet by the senior Xiaomi executive reveals the device will have a 32MP selfie camera. In terms of memory and storage, the handset may be available in the following variants.
- 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
Redmi Y2

Also read: Samsung Launches The Galaxy A80 With An Innovative Rotating Camera Setup

Previous leaks of the Redmi Y3 revealed it will run on the latest MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone will support Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced the launch date and the price of the device, but it is expected to cost starting Rs. 9,999 and will launch later this month.
April 11, 2019
Samsung Launches The Galaxy A80 With An Innovative Rotating Camera Setup

Samsung at an event in Bangkok, Thailand launched the Galaxy A80 smartphone. The device is the latest and the most premium entrant in the current Galaxy A lineup and was launched alongside the Galaxy A70. The Galaxy A80 sports many technological firsts for Samsung, including the design, display and the camera setup.

Galaxy A80

The Galaxy A80 features a modern and unique looking design for the company. It measures 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm and is made out of 3D Glass with a metal chassis. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a ‘New Infinity’ 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. There are minimal bezels around the display with no obstructions like a notch or a hole-punch in sight. For biometrics and security, the device has an in-display fingerprint sensor, like the Galaxy A50.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A80 is kitted with the freshly announced 8nm Snapdragon 730G SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. The processor has two cores clocked at 2.2Ghz and Six cores clocked at 1.8Ghz. The highlight of the smartphone is its unique camera setup. It has a slider rotating camera system to capture images and videos from the front as well as the rear of the handset. The setup consists of an f/2.0 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP sensor and a 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor for capturing the depth information. In terms of memory and storage, the Galaxy A80 will be available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Also read: LG Patents Smartphone With A Foldable Transparent Display

The Galaxy A80 is powered by a 3700 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It runs on Samsung’s OneUI on top of latest Android 9 Pie. Unfortunately, the smartphone doesn’t support memory expansion. The device will be available in three colour variants, namely Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White. The Galaxy A80 will be available for sale starting May 28 but the company has not announced the pricing of the smartphone.

April 10, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70 With 6.7 Inch Display And 4500 mAh Battery Launched
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 last month. Amidst rave reviews, Samsung’s new devices were looking to create a dent in the entry-to-mid level smartphone segment. On April 10, 2019, the company launched the much-anticipated Galaxy A70 at “A Galaxy Event” in Bangkok, Thailand. The device has innovative features and a modern design.

Galaxy A70 Specifications And Features

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50. It features a similar design to the A50 with a ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front is dominated by a huge 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. It 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 support for face unlock technology.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 665 chipset which consists of the octa-core Kryo 260 CPU. Two of the eight cores are clocked at 2.0 GHz and the rest are clocked at 1.7 GHz. Regarding graphics, the SoC has the Adreno 610 GPU. 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 in the following variants:
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
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 four colours, namely Black, Blue, Coral and White.

Pricing & Availability

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The smartphone will be available for purchase April 26 onwards. The pricing of the device isn’t unveiled yet, however, Samsung is expected to make an announcement regarding the same very soon.
April 10, 2019