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These Samsung Galaxy S11 Renders Based On Patents Are Breathtaking

In the month of February, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones which are significantly different that their predecessors (1). As it seemed Samsung can relax for while as the launch of the future flagship is still distant, a freshly granted patent which allegedly corresponds to the Galaxy S11 has surprised us.

The patent which supposedly belongs to the Samsung Galaxy S11 has been granted to the company by KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office). According to the drawings in the document, the upcoming Galaxy S smartphone will have an expandable display which extends from the right side of the device. Based on the reference images, a German blog named Letsgodigital has created life like 3D renders of the handset which look absolutely astounding.

Accordingly, the upcoming Galaxy S11 might be Samsung’s second attempt, after Galaxy Fold to accomodate a large screen display on a compact smartphone. Similar to current gen Samsung Galaxy S handsets, the device in the patent also has a punch hole which seems to house an earpiece grill and dual front cameras.

Unforntunately, the patent lacks any information about the functioning of the display. However, it is possible that Samsung might use a rollable display on this device which will tuck itself into a reel like shape when in the closed position. This mechanism could be similar to what is expected with the predicted Sony smartphone.

Having such a display on a smartphone can open up whole new world of possibilities. As a device like this can serve a dual purpose of both a smartphone and a tablet. Nevertheless, conceptualising such a visionary smartphone is easy but turning into a real life device is quite challenging.

Also Read: Realme X With Pop Up Selfie Camera Launched In India

Even though the probability of such a display being equipped on the Galaxy S11 are considerably low. However, with the kind of money Samsung expends on R&D, we believe it is only a matter of time that such technology is available at the consumber level.

July 15, 2019
Realme 3i Launched In India
On the 15th of July, Realme held a launch event in India which saw the unveiling of the Realme X and the Realme 3i. The former is a mid range handset while the latter is a budget focused offering. The Realme 3i is a watered down variant of the Realme 3 which was launched in the month of March.

Realme 3i Specs and Design

The front of the Realme 3i accommodates a 6.22 inch display that has an HD+ resolution. It also features a waterdrop notch up top which houses the selfie camera. The rear unibody shell of the handset is made out of composite plastic that has a Diaomond finish.

The rear panel of the Realme 3i accommodates the dual rear camera setuep, Realme branding and a slightly recessed Fingerprint sensor. The rear camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor and a 2 MP sensor. The smartphone also supports Nightscape mode which allows in capturing well lit images even in places which are dark or have poor lighting conditions

Click here to pre-book the Realme 3i

The right side of the Realme 3i is occupied by the volume rockers and SIM card+ microSD triple slot tray while the right side is occupied by the power button. The bottom of the smartphone houses the Micro USB port, loudspeaker grille, 3.5 mm audio jack and a microphone pinhole.

The Redmi 3i is kitted with the Helio P60 SoC which consists of a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. The device is powered by a large 4,230 mAh battery which can be charged with 10 watts of maximum power. It runs on Color OS 6.0 which is built on top of the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Connectivity options on the Realme 3i include Dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack and Micro USB port for charging and data transfer.

Price, Availablity and Colours

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The Realme 3i Pro is available in three colour options which include Diamond Black, Diamond Blue and Diamond Red. It is offered in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – Rs 7,999
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs 9,999
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also accepts memory cards upto 256 GB via the dedicated microSD slot. The device will be available for purchase from Flipkart.com and Reliance Digital stores from the 23rd of July.

Click here to pre-book the Realme 3i
July 15, 2019
Realme X With Pop Up Selfie Camera Launched In India
Chinese smartphone maker, Realme launched its latest smartphone in China, in the month of May which is dubbed the Realme X. Three months later its Chinese debut, the handset has also been launched in India. The newly launched device will compete against the likes of the Redmi K20 which is set to launch on the 17th of July in the country. The key highlighting features of the Realme X include a pop up selfie camera and an edge-to-edge AMOLED display with a built in fingerprint sensor.

Realme X Features and Build

The front of the Realme X accommodates a 6.53 inch AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 394 ppi. To prevent the display against scratches and accidental drops, it is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. To safely and rapidly log in to user interface it has an inbuilt fingerprint sensor. The handset runs on ColorOS 6 which is built on top of Android 9 Pie.

Click here to pre-book the Realme X

The Realme X is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU along with Adreno 616 GPU. The 8 cores on the chipset are divided in two different clusters which provide the best of both worlds i.e is performance and battery backup. The clocks speed and architecture of the 8 cores are as follows:
- 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold
- 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver
The rear of the Realme X has an attractive gradient panel which is made out of plastic and it houses a dual camera setup and company branding. The rear camera setup of the smartphone is comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP PDAF sensor, a f/2.4 aperture equipped depth sensor that has a resolution of 5 MP and an LED flash. Noteworthy the 48 MP camera is the Sony IMX586 sensor which is also found of the Honor View 20 and Redmi Note 7 Pro.

The Realme X also features a motorised pop up on top which houses the 16 MP selfie camera. The device can also capture 2160p videos from the rear camera setup while the front sensor can capture 1080p videos. It is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which supports 20 W VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

Realme X Price, Colours, Storage Variants and Availability

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The Realme X is offered in a total of 5 colour variants which include Polar White, Space Blue, Spider Man Edition, Garlic Edition and Onion Edition. The handset will be available for purchase starting the 23rd of July from Flipkart.com and Reliance digital offline stores. It is available in two storage variants for which the prices are as follows:
- 4 GB + 128 GB- Rs 16,999
- 8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 19,999
- 8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 20,999 (Spider Man Edition)
Click here to pre-book the Realme X
July 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Smartphone Deals
On the 15th of July 2015, Amazon marked its 20th anniversary which also led to the introduction of “Prime Day” sale. The sale offers a wide variety of products at heavily discounted prices or exclusive launches which are limited only to the “prime” service subscribers. Similarly, in the year 2019, the Prime Day sale will commence on the 15th of July and will continue till the 16th of July. According4ly, if you are planning to buy a new smartphone, this might be the right time to do so. Attached below is list of handsets that are either being offered on a huge discount or they have just been launched.

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue

The OnePlus 7 is the successor to the OnePlus 6T and it was announced in the month of May. However, at the time of its launch, the smartphone was available in two colours which include Red and Mirror Grey. The company has now announced the OnePlus 7 in the “Mirror Blue” colour which can be purchased during the Amazon Prime Day Sale.

In terms of features, it accommodates a 6.41 inch AMOLED display on the front that has a water drop notch up top. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue, like the other colour variants is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports 20 W dash charging. The smartphone has a 16 MP camera on the front and 48 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for 2019. The device is offered with 6 RAM + 128 GB ROM which is priced at Rs 32,999.

OnePlus 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the elder sibling to the OnePlus 7 and a premium smartphone that has high end features like a 90Hz refresh rate display and UFS 2.1 storage. The base variant of the handset with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM starts at Rs 48,999 which might seem steep to some users. However, existing smartphone owners can exchange their current device on Amazon and get a exchange bonus of upto Rs 15,500 which makes the OnePlus 7 Pro a fantastic deal.

Talking about features, the OnePlus 7 Pro has 6.67 inch OLED display that has an impressive refresh rate of 90 Hz. One of its key highlighting features is the motorised pop up on top which houses a 16 MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 4000 mAh battery which supports 30 W Warp charge technology. Like the OnePlus 7, it also features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It is offered in three colour variants which include Almond, Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey. It is offered in three storage variants for which the prices are listed below. The additional exchange discount of upto Rs 15,500 is available in all three variants.
- 6 GB + 128 GB
- 8 GB + 256 GB
- 12 GB + 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy M40

The Galaxy M40 is the latest addition in Samsung’s mid range smartphone lineup. The device was originally launched on the 11th of June in two colour variants which include Seawater Blue and Dark Blue. With the Amazon Prime Day sale, the company has launched another colour variant of the smartphone which is Cocktail Orange. The distinguishing feature of the Galaxy M40 is a punch hole camera which is also present in the flagship grade Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones.

The Cocktail Orange variant of the Galaxy M40, like other colour options has a 6.3 inch display that houses a 16 MP punch hole selfie camera. The device has an edge-to-edge display which looks very elegant. It features a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP sensors. The Galaxy M40 is powered by 3500 man battery and it is kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The handset has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM which is further expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. The Galaxy M40 has a list price of Rs 20,490 but during the Prime Day sale, it is being sold at Rs 19,990.

iPhone XR

The iPhone XR aka the colourful iPhone was launched as an economical offering and it has become the most selling smartphone from Apple in the current launch cycle. The smartphone with 64 GB ROM was originally launched at a price of Rs 76,990 which was previously dropped close to Rs 60,000. However, during the Amazon Prime Day sale, it will sell for Rs 49,999 which is the cheapest since its launch date. Besides, users can also avail an additional exchange discount of upto Rs 10,400.

The iPhone XR features a 6.1 inch LCD display that has a wide notch up top. The rear of the smartphone has a glass back which looks very attractive. For photography, it has a 12 MP camera on the rear and a 7 MP camera on the front. A couple of highlighting features of the iPhone XR include wireless charging support and IP67 rating. The device is available in a whole host of enticing colour options which include White, Black, Blue, Coral, Red and Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy M30

Before the introduction of the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy M30 was the top tier device in the Galaxy M lineup. The Galaxy M30 has a list price of Rs 16,490 however during the Prime Day sale, it offered at a just Rs 13,990 for the variant with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The device competes against the likes of the Redmi Note 7 and Realme 3 Pro, but it features a 6.41 inch AMOLED display and 5000 mAh battery which is unparalleled in its segment.

The Galaxy M30 is kitted with the Exynos 7904 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It has a 16 MP selfie camera which is housed in the water drop notch above the display and triple rear camera setup which consists of 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP sensors. It is offered in two colour options which include Gradation Black and Gradation Blue.

Redmi Y3

The Redmi Y3 is Xiaomi’s third selfie centric smartphone which succeed the Redmi Y2 from 2018. The device was originally launched at a price of Rs 9,999 for the base variant but during the Amazon Prime Day Sale, it is being offered at a special discount of Rs 1000. Therefore, Prime member can buy the device at a price of Rs 8,999.

The Redmi Y3 has 6.26 inch display that is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its key highlighting feature, which is the selfie camera has a remarkably high resolution of 32 MP. The device also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of 12 MP + 2 MP sensor along with an LED flash. The device is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus was originally launched at a price fo Rs 18,499 but with the Prime Day sale it has received a massive price cut of Rs 6500. Subsequently, it can now be purchased for Rs 11,999. The Nokia 6.1 Plus has Glass and Aluminium constructions which provides for a premium design and a robust feel.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8 inch display that has full HD resolution. The device has a total of three cameras, out of which a 16 MP sensor is housed in notch on top of the display. While the remaining 16 MP + 5 MP sensors are placed on the rear. The device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage which is further expandable upto 400 GB.

Mi A2

The Xiaomi A2 or the Mi A2 is the company’s second Android One certified smartphone which runs on stock Android and provides for a smooth and bloat free experience. It was originally launched at a price fo Rs 17,500 but during the Prime Day sale, it will be offered for Rs 9,999 which is the lowest the device has ever sold for. It features a 5.99 inch display with a pixel density of 403 ppi.

The Mi A2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It is powered by a 3,010 mAh battery which might sound small but can provide for a day long battery backup because of Stock Android. The Mi A2 is offered in four colour variant which are as follows:
- Black
- Blue
- Gold
- Red
July 15, 2019
Live Images Of Mi A3 Leak, Official Launch Date Also Revealed

With each passing day, more information about the upcoming Mi A3 from Xiaomi is being revealed. A short while ago, the HD renders of the handset were leaked and now the real life images have also made their way to the internet.

It was previously claimed that the Mi 3 will be the rebadged CC9 which debuted in China earlier this month. The current leak negates the theory and declares it will instead be the rebadged CC9e which is an economical variant of the standard device. Noteworthy, in comparison to CC9e, the upcoming Mi A3 will run on the Android One rather than MIUI and its display will have FHD+ resolution instead of HD+.

Moving forward, the leaked live images of the Mi A3 exhibit that it features a 6.08 inch AMOLED display on the front which also houses and under display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the Mi A3 is fitted with the Snapdragon 665 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU.

The rear of the Mi A3 seems to be made out of glass which houses the company branding, Android One Logo and a triple camera setup. The Android One logo assures that the device is guaranteed to receive atleast two major Android updates and security patches for 3 years.

The triple rear camera setup of the of Mi A3 is aligned in a vertical manner which consists of a 48 MP primary sensor. The rest to sensors are assumed to have a resolution of 8 MP and 2 MP as seen on the CC9e. In addition it also has a LED flash which is mounted below the camera module.

[Tell Mi] What are the top THREE upgrades you just can't wait to see from #MiA3? #PhotosWithoutLimits pic.twitter.com/jYG8eaaNyg
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) July 13, 2019

The Mi A3 is powered by a large 4,030 mAh battery which supports 18 W fast charging. The leaked box of the smartphone reveals that the device will be shipped with a white coloured power brick and a USB Type C cable which can be used for both charging and data syncing.

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Conclusively, all the leaks and claims about the Mi A3 will be revealed at the official launch event which is set to take place on the 23rd of July. In terms of availability, it is expected to go on sale shortly after the launch. Like the Mi A1 and Mi A2, the upcoming Mi A3 is bound to launch in the India.

July 13, 2019
Top 5 Failed Mobile Phones That Have Left A Mark On Technology History

Ever since the first mobile phone was created in the year 1973 by Motorola, the industry has seen significant technological advancement; which has led us to where we are today, in a world of super advanced smartphones. But, in all the innovation, there were many failures. And some were so remarkable that they are still talked about today, as they have left a considerable mark on technology history. Here are the top 5 mobile phones that have failed badly in the market because of many reasons, but are still remembered for a major reason.

Nokia N-Gage

The Nokia N-Gage was released back in the year 2003, when the company was at the pinnacle of mobile technology. Phones from Nokia were everywhere and for good reason, but then it unveiled the N-Gage. Featuring a weird design, the mobile phone was marketed as a phone, a portable media device and a gaming console. Unfortunately, the N-Gage failed to deliver on either of the promises. The sub-brand was subsequently shut down in 2009, and the mobile phone has been since known as the Taco Phone, because of the shape. The Nokia N-Gage has been honoured by being included in the (in)famous Museum of Failures in Sweden.

BlackBerry Z10

BlackBerry, like Nokia, was also a force to be reckoned with in the early 2000s. The brand has been credited for making some of the most iconic mobile phones of its time; most of which were really popular among businessmen and corporate because of the enterprise level security and the amazing keyboard. However, after the rise of the popularity of iOS and Android, the BlackBerryOS started to feel outdated and was also void of essential applications.

The company then tried rebranding itself and launched the Z10 running BBOS 10. It was a touchscreen smartphone running an overhauled user interface. What was enticing, is that it also supported Android apps, but the jarring interface and the poor touch support made the Z10 a commercial flop.BlackBerry, in a bid to stay relevant, kept supporting the BBOS10 until the year 2015. The company then kept losing revenue and finally succumbed to using Android in smartphones starting the BlackBerry Priv in 2015. The licensing rights to the iconic brand now belong to TCL which still makes Android smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7

It wasn’t so much that the Galaxy Note 7 from Samsung was a commercial flop, the smartphone failed as a product. When the company announced the device in the year 2016, the audience was wowed by all the impressive hardware and software features. It was such a hit product, that Samsung managed to sell millions of devices within days of release, and that’s where the problems started.

A lot of users reported that their Galaxy Note 7 started heating up, catching fire and then eventually blowing to smithereens. Samsung tried controlling the situation by recalling all the smartphones and fixing them. But even after the fix was supposedly put into place, more reports of Galaxy Note 7’s blowing up kept surfacing online. This led to the company eventually killing the product altogether.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was so infamous that memes about it are still popular today. It is also banned from being carried in most flights. The company and the customers have since moved away from the frightening experience, but the Galaxy Note 7 still remains in the memory of people.

HTC ChaCha

Despite its condition today, Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC was a popular company in the first five years of this decade. In the year 2011, the company announced ChaCha and Salsa in a collaboration with Facebook. Aside from being horribly named, these smartphones featured a dedicated Facebook button. And while the latter was not anything spectacular, the ChaCha got all the hate because of the awkward design with a keyboard and again, the Facebook button.

The HTC ChaCha ran Android 4.0 Jellybean and as mentioned above, featured a keyboard. Because of the not so pleasing name (It literally means uncle in Hindi!) and the useless interface, the ChaCha was a commercial and critical flop.

Red Hydrogen One

Red, the company behind some of the best cinematic quality available today, tried its hands at making a smartphone in 2018. Called the Red Hydrogen One, the device boasts of a few impressive specifications, including a 4D Holographic display, a sturdy and different design and the ability to attach future camera accessories to the handset. However, due to the eye watering price tag starting at about US$ 1300 for the base variant, the smartphone did not sell well. Add to the fact that the display did not work as advertised and the processor used was also from 2017, the Snapdragon 835.

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The Red Hydrogen One is a classic example of a company trying to do something they have no experience in, and failing badly. While it is all but confirmed that Red will not release a “Hydrogen Two” in the market, but the company is still expected to give the mobile phone business idea another try, hopefully in a different form.

July 13, 2019
The 2019 iPhone XR Looks Stunning In Lavender And Green

The iPhone XR which was first released in the year 2018 has turned out to the best selling smartphone for Apple in the current update cycle. In comparison to the flagship grade, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the economical handset has a LCD display versus an OLED and a single camera on the back versus two.

Falling into the footsteps of the original iPhone XR, the company is bound to launch an upgraded handset soon. Surprisingly, the upcoming device will not only differ in terms of just specifications, but Apple will also introduce two new colour options for the device while phasing out two colour variants which were unveiled with its predecessor.

With the 2019 iPhone XR (name not confirmed), Apple will introduce Green and Lavender colour variants which will replace the Coral and Blue colour variants. In addition, the device will allegedly be available in White, Red and Black colour options.

In terms of optics, the 2019 iPhone XR will have dual rear cameras, which is one additional sensor in comparison to the 2018 variant. It is speculated that the second camera will be a Sony ToF sensor which will be used for collecting depth information.

Furthermore, the 2019 iPhone XR is destined to get an updated mobile chipset from the company which is assumed to be called “A13”. In terms of display it will retain a 6.1 inch LCD with Full HD+ resolution. Noteworthy, Apple is also reported to equip its 2019 iPhone models with a USB Type C port as seen with the iPad Pro.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One Smartphone Official Images Leaked

Conclusively, all the reports and claims about the 2019 iPhone XR along with iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max will be clarified at the offiicial launch event which is expected to take place in the month of September.

July 13, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One Smartphone Official Images Leaked

Xiaomi first launched the Mi A1 smartphone back in the year 2017. The device was Android One certified, which meant it is guaranteed to receive major software updates for two years and security updates for at least three years. The company then followed up by launching its successors, the Mi A2 and the Mi A2 Lite next year, which refined on its predecessor’s features. Now, images of another handset in the series, allegedly called the Mi A3 have surfaced online, which reveal a different design from what is generally attributed to the lineup.

Xiaomi Mi A3

The Xiaomi Mi A3 will be the more premium version out of the two Android One smartphone reported to be released by the company this year. Freshly leaked images of the smartphone reveal it will have a similar design to the company’s Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e smartphones; that was released earlier this month. The front of the device is dominated by a large display with minimal bezels on the side but a considerable chin on the bottom. To maximise the screen real estate, it has a waterdrop style notch on top of the display which houses the front-facing camera. As it is an Android One certified device, a stock like an interface is visible in at least one of the images of the display.

The right side of the Xiaomi Mi A3 has the volume rockers and the power button; while the left side remains empty save for the SIM card tray. The top of the smartphone has an Infrared (IR) blaster to make it work as a remote for certain electronic devices. It also surprisingly houses a 3.5mm headphone jack, which was omitted from its predecessor last year. Over at the back of the Mi A3, a vertical triple camera set up along with the LED flash is visible. The company logo, along with a different than usual Android One branding is placed on the bottom of the device.

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In terms of specifications, the Xiaomi Mi A3 has been reported to feature a 6.0-inch display with a FullHD+ resolution. It is also believed that the handset will feature the seventh generation optical in display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. The smartphone is expected to run on the 8nm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. Unfortunately, more details, like the pricing and launch date of the device are not known yet. However, the latest influx of leaks suggests that it, along with its sibling the Mi A3 Lite may see the light of the day soon.

July 13, 2019
Mi A3 And Mi A3 Lite Officially Teased By Xiaomi

Xiaomi has been long awaited to launch the Mi A3 and the Mi A3 Lite which will succeed the Mi A2 and the Mi A2 Lite from last year. A freshly shared Tweet by a senior Xiaomi executive has confirmed the existence of the two smartphones. While the Tweet does not reveal any details of either device, past reports have claimed that the two handset will be the rebadged CC9 and CC9 Lite which were launched in China, earlier this month. Noteworthy, unlike the CC9 smartphones, the Mi A3 lineup will run on the stock version of Android operating system rather than MIUI.

One year ago, we launched our next generation Android One smartphones #MiA2 and #MiA2Lite. ?

What's everyone looking forward to the most in the next generation of the Mi A series? #Xiaomi #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/PLYBEZSlDp
— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) July 12, 2019

Under the hood, the Mi A3 and A3 Lite will pack the Snadragon 730 and Snapdragon 675 SoC. While, both the chipsets are comprised of an Octa Core CPU, the former packs the Adreno 615 GPU and the latter packs the Adreno 612 GPU. The standard A3 will sport a 6.39 inch display, on the other hand, the lite variant will sport a 6.08 inch display. Nevertheless, both handsets will reportedly feature Samsung made AMOLED displays which will also accomodate an indisplay fingerprint sensor.

Mi A2 Mi A3

A past report claimed, the Mi A3 will sport a triple camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. It is also not known what optical setup the Lite variant features, but it is expected to be a dual lens arrangement.Both upcoming smartphones are expected to be priced in between the US $ 200 and US $ 300 price bracket which will make them a lucrative package.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pricing And Storage Variants Leaked

It is alleged that the two handsets in the Mi A3 linup will be launched soon, presumably in the month of August. In order to verify the claims and leaks, we will have to wait for their official launch.

Stay tuned to find out more!

July 12, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pricing And Storage Variants Leaked

Samsung is expected to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 10; at the Galaxy Unpacked event in the US on the 7th of August. It is rumoured that the company will launch two handsets at the event, which may be called the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. While there is still time before the official unveiling, the design and key details of the devices have already been leaked online. Now, a reliable gadget tipster has also revealed what the smartphones will cost in Europe, along with information about their storage variants.

Galaxy Note 10 Pricing & Storage

The gadget tipster Roland Quandt on Twitter has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series will have a 256GB base internal storage variant; which will be combined with at least 8GB of RAM. The top end variant has been claimed to be available in a whopping 1TB of internal storage combined with 12GB of RAM. Notably, this is similar to the storage variants of the Galaxy S10 series.

As far as the pricing is concerned, the base model of the Galaxy Note 10 may be priced at EUR 999 (Rs. 77,100) at the time of launch. The plus variant, on the other hand, has been revealed to start at a price of EUR 1149 (Rs. 88,700) for the base variant. However, since the information is sought from retail dealers in Europe, the pricing and storage variants in other regions may be different.

In terms of specifications, the Galaxy Note 10 has been revealed to feature a 6.3-inch Dynamic OLED display; while its elder sibling will have a 6.7-inch Dynamic OLED display. Leaked images have revealed that the handsets will have minimal bezels on all sides and a centred hole punch hole cutout to house the front-facing camera. This is unlike the cutout on the Galaxy S10 series which was present on the right side of the display.

Also read: Apple iPhone X & XS Prices To Drop Soon After Made In India Units Arrive

The smartphones will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC or the 8nm Exynos 9820 chipset depending on the country they will be available in. They are also expected to sport an ultrasonic in display fingerprint scanner for authentication. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series will also support 45W fast wired charging alongside 20W wireless charging. Unfortunately, more details about the smartphones are not available yet but since the launch is just around the corner, we might not have to wait too long to confirm our suspicions.

July 12, 2019
Apple iPhone X & XS Prices To Drop Soon After Made In India Units Arrive

Earlier this year, Foxconn was reported to start the production of Apple’s current generation of flagships in India. The renowned Taiwanese contract manufacturer has been working to produce the iPhone X and iPhone XS models in the country. Notably, another manufacturer named Wistron is already producing iPhone 7 for the southeastern nation. The Made in India smartphones will cause the prices to drop for the iPhone lineups in the subcontinent.

Apple’s top end iPhones that are assembled in India will sell for a lower cost and are expected to arrive this August. According to the report, Apple is expanding local assembly in hopes to save on the high taxes; which is levied by the Government on imported fully built devices that are sold in the country. The company is also looking into collaboration with local sourcing firms to open its own retail stores within the Indian subcontinent.

Apple is a popular brand in the premium market of the country with millions of loyal Indian fans. However, the market share still just accounts for 1% of the entire holdings. A shift of market share has been observed after the emergence of brands such as OnePlus. It is reported that Foxconn would start the production of iPhone X series of devices in Tamil Nadu, a south Indian State. Apple is already building the iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 7 models in India’s tech hub, Bengaluru. The American company’s local production of smartphones could provide a sizeable margin to the company on each unit; this in turn will help drive the prices lower.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi K20 & K20 Pro To Go On A Special Alpha Sale Today

The Made In India initiative positively impacting foreign companies is a great deal for the country. It ensures more competitive pricing and choices for the customers which is always a plus point. Apple could now potentially use India as an export hub amidst the US and China trade wars. The company is already reported to shift some of its Chinese production and India is one of the countries that will see a growth in manufactuing of Apple products.

July 12, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi K20 & K20 Pro To Go On A Special Alpha Sale Today
Xiaomi unveiled its new flagship grade Redmi K20 series in May to its Chinese audiences; which was followed by its rebranded European release. Xiaomi is one of the most popular brands in India and has been one of the leading smartphone OEM in the country. It is particularly famous for its budget to mid-range smartphones that the Indian market adores due to their competitive pricing and specs. Hence, Indians have long awaited for the launch of this device in the country.

Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 has already received a release date of 17th July. But for those that wished to book a unit now have the ability to do so starting today with the Alpha Sale. The smartphones can be pre-booked starting today in a specialised sale on Xiaomi India’s official website and on Flipkart.

How To Pre Book Redmi K20 Series
- Users have to pay the initial cost of 855 to purchase access to the Alpha Sale via Mi.com or Flipkart.
- Now, people will have to wait till 17th July for its official sale to purchase the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro through the respective website or app.
- Users have the option to choose the variant they wish for and can complete the purchase.
- An instant discount of INR 855 will immediately be given which is the original cost incurred for the Alpha Sale access pass.
Redmi K20 & K20 Pro

The Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro have glass on both the front and rear which is held together with a metal chassis. The handsets have a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, they both have a pop-up mechanism on top which houses the front-facing selfie camera. For biometric security and rapidly getting through the lock screen, the Redmi K20 series has an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock. Both devices are powered by a 4,000mAh battery which is capable of 27W fast charging.

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Under the hood, the economical Redmi K20 is kitted with the 8nm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. On the other hand, the flagship grade Redmi K20 Pro runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, both smartphones have a triple rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide angle sensor; and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the handsets.
July 12, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite Specifications Leaked, To Launch Soon

Xiaomi first introduced its first Android One smartphone, the Mi A1 back in the year 2017. The device, as it was running on the Android One program, boasted of guaranteed major software updates for two years; and security updates for at least three years. The company then followed up with the second iteration of the handset by launching the Mi A2 last year. Now, the latest reports reveal that the company is gearing up for the launch of its successors, which will be called the Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite. Along with the name and the existence of the smartphones, key details about them have also been confirmed.

Xiaomi Mi A3 series

Mi A2

The Xiaomi Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite will be the latest of the company’s Android One certified devices. The latest reports reveal the smartphones will have a similar design to the company’s newest CC9 and CC9e handsets launched earlier this month. In terms of specifications, while the Mi A3 will run on the 8nm Snapdragon 730 SoC, the Lite variant will sport the Snapdragon 11nm 675 SoC. While both the chipsets are comprised of an Octa-core CPU, the former sports the Adreno 618 GPU; and the former has the Adreno 612 GPU.

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The report also reveals that the Mi A3 will sport a triple camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. It is also not known what optical setup the Mi A3 Lite features, but it is expected to be a dual lens arrangement. The aforementioned specifications place the upcoming smartphones from Xiaomi in the budget and the mid-range segment respectively; which should also reflect on their pricing when they are launched. Sources allege that the devices may be launched soon, presumably in the month of August. Unfortunately, more details and pricing of the handset are not known yet. However, it looks like we might not have to wait too long to find out.

July 11, 2019
Apple To Introduce In Display TouchID In iPhones Starting Next Year

Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones in the month of September this year. These devices will be upgraded versions of the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max respectively. While the launch of the smartphones is highly anticipated; leaks regarding the handsets have revealed that they will be just an iterative update over their predecessor. The company is instead expected to make some major changes with the iPhones starting next year. Now, in a new report, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Quo has revealed that at least one of the iPhones released next year may have an In Display TouchID. This suggests that the company may be planning on ditching the FaceID authentication feature soon.

In Display TouchID

As mentioned above, iPhones starting the year 2020 may sport an In Display TouchID; which is what Apple calls the fingerprint sensor in its smartphones. This would also result in a smaller front facing notch, which was introduced with the iPhone X in the year 2017. It means that the upcoming devices will see a significant increase in their screen to body ratio. However, the analyst also reveals that Apple may be planning to phase out the FaceID face authentication feature starting next year. It is expected to be fully removed from all the company’s smartphones until the year 2021. Unfortunately, it is not known if the upcoming in display TouchID will use an optical or an ultrasonic sensor for authentication.

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Apple is expected to launch an entirely new lineup of handsets next year. These have been revealed to be iPhones with a screen size of 6.7 inches, 5.4 inches and 6.1 inches respectively. Notably, all the three new models may feature an OLED display, which was reserved only for the most premium devices in the lineup. While it is not certain, a fourth device, which will also have TouchID support may be exclusively launched in China alongside the 2020 series of iPhones. It is recommended to take these reports with a grain of salt, as it is unlikely that Apple will be giving up on FaceID after just 3 years of introducing it.

July 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Official Images Leaked

Samsung’s highly awaited Galaxy Note series’ latest iteration, the alleged Galaxy Note 10 has made many rounds on the internet. Various leaks, rumours and renders have already given us an idea as to what it would look like. The South Korean company is all set to unveil its latest flagship series next month during its Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event on August 7th. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has it’s colour variants and official press renders leaked.

According to the images, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will arrive in two colours. The first is a Silver Prism with a Blue S Pen accessory and the second is black with a black coloured S Pen. It will sport the Dynamic AMOLED screen with negligible bezels on every corner of the front panel. On the back, no physical fingerprint scanner can be discerned which means an in display scanners like the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ is to be expected. The Galaxy Note 10+ has a quad camera setup with a 3D ToF sensor and an LED flash flanking the right of the main camera module. Samsung’s logo is present on the gradient back and the company might finally be skipping the button dedicated for the Bixby digital voice assistant.

The leaked specifications of the Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ reveal that it will feature a 6.75 inch QHD+ display with support for HDR10+ playback. Its front facing camera will reportedly be a 10MP sensor with dual pixel PDAF, similar to the one found on the Galaxy S10 lineup; the rear cameras will feature S10’s 12MP primary camera or a 48MP sensor accompanied by a telephoto and wide angles lens.

The Galaxy Note 10 is likely to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9825 SoC depending on the country the device will be available to purchase in. The smartphone will run on the latest Android 9 Pie with the company’s OneUI on top. It is expected to have up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage as well. Similar to the Galaxy S10 series, stereo speakers can be assumed along with the usual connectivity options, but the headphone jack’ presence is unclear. Samsung’s upcoming device would presumably also ship with IP68 water and dust resistance rating. The Galaxy Note 10 is claimed to be powered by a 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging capabilities.

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The competition is heating up with major OEMs are readying with their respective launches. Apple, Google and Samsung are one of the most renowned brands out there and the next couple of months is expected to be dominated by their launches. The latter with its Galaxy Note 10 series will have to pull an amazing feature or trick to arrive out on top of this arms race. More updates will be provided in the arriving week, stay tuned.

July 11, 2019