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  • Realme XT Has Its Specs Revealed, With 64MP Quad Camera And Snapdragon 712 SoC

    Realme XT Has Its Specs Revealed, With 64MP Quad Camera And Snapdragon 712 SoC

    Realme is one of the newest in the top 10 smartphone OEMs in the world. The company was once an Oppo subsidiary but now exists as an independent brand. Earlier this month, the Realme 5 series was launched in India in an event that also teased its upcoming flagship the Realme XT. Now, the latter has its key specs revealed according to a report from China.

    Realme XT

    Camera

    One of the highly advertised parts of the latest generation Realme smartphones is their cameras. The Realme XT, along with its other new-generation device, sports a quad-camera setup on the rear. However, the XT differs from the rest with a 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor that the company has just unveiled. The primary shooter has an f/1.8 aperture while the remaining three cameras include an 8MP wide-angle lens, and two 2MP Macro and Depth sensors respectively. On the front, the selfie camera is a 16MP shooter, much like the Realme 5 Pro.

    Realme XT
    Specs & Features

    The Realme X was launched just two months prior so the XT wouldn’t be a direct successor to it. Rather, the device can be considered a separate variant with a slight bump in specs and features. The Realme XT sports a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch on the front. Furthermore, it also has an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometric security. It features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 SoC alongside 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device will be available in two variants with 6GB + 64GB or 8GB + 128GB. Realme XT is powered by a large 4,000mAh battery which supports 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging

    Realme XT
    Realme X

    Also Read: Lenovo Launches The Legion Y740 And Y540 Gaming Laptops In India

    Price & Availability

    The Realme XT will run the Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6 skin and will be offered in Silver Wing White and Pearl Blue colour options. Unfortunately, the exact pricing for the two variants of the device is currently unknown. However, it is confirmed to launch next month in China. According to the company, an Indian launch will arrive sometime before Diwali.

  • First Google Pixel 4 Live Images Reveal A Dual Camera Setup, Prominent Top Bezel

    First Google Pixel 4 Live Images Reveal A Dual Camera Setup, Prominent Top Bezel

    American technology giant Google is expected to launch two new smartphones in the month of October. These devices are revealed to be the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL and will be a flagship offering from the company. Although the launch of the handsets is still a considerable amount of time away, the company has been hard at work in teasing certain details about them through a series of blog posts and tweets. Now, the upcoming Pixel 4 by Google has been leaked in the wild which confirms the design of the smartphone.

    Pixel 4 Live Images

    Google Pixel 4

    The first live images revealing the Pixel 4 in its full glory arrive courtesy of an unnamed source. The pictures confirm most of what we already knew about the smartphones, including the glass sandwich design, the large display with a prominent top bezel and a small chin. It seems to be running the Android 10 operating system, which is evident by the lock screen’s design and gesture shortcuts. Furthermore, the notifications prompt the user to set up their Pixel device, which reaffirms that it is indeed the next generation Google flagship. The sides of the leaked handset reveal a white coloured power button on the black unit, which is a unique quirk seen in Pixel devices. Unfortunately, it is not known from the images if they are of the Pixel 4 or the bigger Pixel 4 XL.

    Google Pixel 4

    Over at the back, Google Pixel 4 is seen showcasing the polarising square camera module. It consists of two camera sensors, a spectral image sensor and an LED flash. While the former and latter are commonplace on modern smartphones, the use of a spectral sensor seems to be exclusive to the current and upcoming Pixel smartphones. It may be used to reduce the flicker while shooting a display of an electronic device. Talking about the camera, the handset may sport a 16MP telephoto lens alongside a standard wide lens. 

    Google Pixel 4

    Also read: Lenovo Launches The Legion Y740 And Y540 Gaming Laptops In India

    Past reports of the Google Pixel 4 series elaborate the smartphone in detail. It has been confirmed to support advanced facial recognition and a soli radar chip. While the former is self-explanatory, the latter will allegedly let users control certain aspects of the user interface by certain motions of their hands from afar. Talking about specifications, the devices may run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC, 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Since the expected launch is just over a month away, we may not have to wait too long to confirm our suspicions.

  • Huawei Will Soon Launch Its Flagship P30 Series In Unique New Colours

    Huawei Will Soon Launch Its Flagship P30 Series In Unique New Colours

    Earlier this year, Huawei launched the P30 series smartphones globally. The series featured the flagship P30 Pro alongside the standard P30 and P30 Lite. These devices were the direct successors to Huawei’s P20 and P20 Pro and are the companies current flagship handsets and were launched in three colours with two being more common, namely Breathing Crystal and Aurora. Now, it is reported that the devices will arrive in two new colours.

    Huawei P30 Pro

    Breathing Crystal Variant

    According to the report, the first colour seems like a variant of the Breathing Crystal colour. Huawei P30’s lower half is similar to the original Breathing Crystal while the top features a solid light blue colour. Notably, the new design patents had initially been filed with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) on 28th May 2019. However, the actual design patents were only seen since 23rd August 2019.

    Dual Colour Variant

    The second upcoming colour for Huawei P30 is unique in its design. Looking at the render, the new variant sports a dual-tone colour scheme pattern. The top half of the device is black while the bottom is grey on the back. This design reminds us of the Google Pixel range of smartphones, which often uses a two-tone colour scheme. It is expected that the company will announce these new colour variants at IFA 2019 which is just around the corner.

    Huawei P30 Quick Specs
    • Processor: Kirin 980 7nm SoC
    • Display: 6.1 inch FHD+ OLED 
    • RAM: 6GB
    • Storage: 128GB
    • Rear Camera: 40MP + 16MP + 8MP
    • Front Camera: 32MP

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    The pattern the Huawei is following for the P30 series new colours is similar to what it has done before. Previously, the P20 series received four new colour variants a couple of months after their official release. The IFA 2019 will start on 6th September 2019 to 11th September 2018. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the event.

  • Samsung Galaxy A10s Launched In India Starting Rs. 9,499

    Samsung Galaxy A10s Launched In India Starting Rs. 9,499

    Earlier this year, Samsung introduced the rehashed Galaxy A series of smartphones. These devices, unlike previous in the lineup, promised better value for money by offering competitive specifications at a lucrative price. The company has today added another handset in the lineup by launching the Galaxy A10s in the Indian market. It is the successor to the Galaxy A10 launched earlier this year and promises better optical performance and some other added features.

    Galaxy A10s

    Galaxy A10s

    The Samsung Galaxy A10s measures 156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8mm and weighs 168g. Like its predecessor, the smartphone features a polycarbonate body with a glossy coloured back. It has a 6.2 inch TFT display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. To maximise the screen real estate, it also has an Infinity V style notch on the top of the display, just like the Galaxy A10. For biometrics and rapidly accessing the handset, a fingerprint scanner is present on the rear along with the support for face unlock. The addition of the fingerprint scanner is a newly added feature, as it was not present on the previous generation of the Galaxy A10s.

    Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A10s is kitted with an unknown Exynos SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and an unnamed GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup, which is an upgrade from the single rear camera found on its predecessor. The primary lens is an f/1.8 aperture equipped 13MP sensor; which is combined with an f/2.4 aperture equipped 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera is present on the notch on top of the display. The handset will ship with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, the latter of which is expandable via microSD cards of up to 512GB in capacity.

    Samsung Galaxy A10s

    One of the major upgrades in the Galaxy A10s over the Galaxy A10 in the battery size. The latest smartphone is powered by a 4000 mAh battery, a significant bump of 600 mAh over the previous handset. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with Samsung’s OneUI on top. It will be available in three colour variants, namely Black, Green and Black.

    Pricing & Availability

    Samsung

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    The Samsung Galaxy A10s has been priced starting Rs. 9,499 for the variant with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory will cost Rs. 10,499. It will go on sale starting tomorrow, August 28 from major retail outlets, Samsung Opera House and all major e-commerce websites.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro Pricing Leaked Before Launch

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro Pricing Leaked Before Launch

    Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has announced that it will launch two new smartphones under its Redmi sub-brand on the 29th of August. These devices are confirmed to be the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro and will be the successors of the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro announced earlier this year. A few weeks before the official launch, the company has been revealing details about the handsets by a series of teasers. While most of the information about them was known, their pricing remained shrouded in mystery. Until now, as a tipster from China has seemingly leaked the alleged pricing of the Redmi Note 8 series.

    Redmi Note 8 Series Pricing

    Redmi Note 8 Pro

    As mentioned above, the pricing for the upcoming Redmi Note 8 Series, which consists of the Redmi Note 8 and the Redmi Note 8 Pro has been leaked. According to an image shared by a gadget tipster in China, the Redmi Note 8 will start at CNY 1199 (INR 12,000) for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The image also suggests that it will be the only configuration the smartphone will be available in.

    Redmi Note 8

    The Redmi Note 8 Pro, on the other hand, will be available in two storage variants. It will be priced starting CNY 1799 (INR 18,000) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration. The top-end variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard memory will be priced at CNY 2099 (INR 21,000). Notably, the pricing for both devices is significantly more than their predecessors. It is thus expected that they are taken with a grain of salt as they may turn out to be false.

    Also read: Vivo NEX 3 To Launch Next Month With A Staggering 99.6 % Screen To Body Ratio

    Past reports of the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have revealed most of their key specifications. Both the smartphones are expected to have a glass sandwich design with a waterdrop notch on top of the display. While the regular Note 8 will run on the Snapdragon 665 SoC, the Pro variant has been confirmed to be kitted with the latest MediaTek Helio G90 chipset. Both devices are also affirmed to have a Quad Camera setup, out of which the primary lens will be a 48MP sensor on the Redmi Note 8 and a 64MP sensor on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Since China launch for the Redmi Note 8 Series is drawing close, so we will not have to wait too long to confirm the details.

  • Vivo NEX 3 To Launch Next Month With A Staggering 99.6 % Screen To Body Ratio

    Vivo NEX 3 To Launch Next Month With A Staggering 99.6 % Screen To Body Ratio

    Chinese smartphone maker Vivo launched the first generation Vivo NEX last year. The smartphone was the first to adopt a pop-up mechanism to house the selfie camera; in a bid to increase the screen to body ratio of the device. The company then followed up with the NEX dual display last year. It was another attempt at making a full display handset, this time with a secondary screen on the back of the smartphone. A while ago, it was revealed that Vivo is once again looking forward to pushing the boundaries with the next device in the lineup, allegedly called the Vivo NEX 3. Now, the company has confirmed the handset will be launched next month. Along with the launch announcement, key specifications of the NEX 3 have also been leaked.

    Vivo NEX 3
    Vivo NEX 3
    Vivo NEX S

    The Vivo NEX 3 will be the flagship offering by the Chinese brand; and will be the third in the line of smartphones with no notch and a full display. According to the official Vivo account on Chinese social network Weibo, the upcoming smartphone will support 5G networks and have a staggering 99.6 percent screen to body ratio. If true, then it will be the first device to have a screen ratio that high.

    In the teaser image, it is visible that the handset will have extremely curved edges, similar to the waterfall display type shown a while ago. These edges may help the NEX 3 in achieving the aforementioned screen ratio. It is also not known what Vivo will do to hide the front-facing camera. Some speculations hint at that being under the display like the prototype shown by Oppo and Xiaomi.

    A gadget leaker on Twitter has also leaked key specifications of the upcoming Vivo NEX 3. According to them, the smartphone will indeed have a Waterfall display of FHD+ resolution. In terms of optics, it will have a 64MP primary camera made by Samsung. Under the hood, the device will be kitted with the latest 7nm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. This will be coupled with features like UFS 3.0 storage, 44W fast wired charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

    Also read: Google Nest Hub Launched In India For Rs. 9,999

    In terms of connectivity, the handset may feature a Hi-Fi Quad DAC, NFC and will have two variants supporting 4G and 5G respectively. Unfortunately more details like the launch date and price of the Vivo NEX 3 are not known yet. However, since the launch is just around the corner, we may not have to wait too long to find out.

  • Samsung Galaxy M30s To Launch Next Month In India With 48MP Triple Cameras

    Samsung Galaxy M30s To Launch Next Month In India With 48MP Triple Cameras

    Samsung introduced the Galaxy M series of smartphones back in the month of January. It is a lineup of online-only devices ranging from the budget to the mid-range segment. A while ago, it was revealed that a new handset, allegedly called the Galaxy M30s is in the works and will be announced in India soon. This will be an upgraded version of the Galaxy M30 and will be a mid-range smartphone. While details about the device were scarce since the past few weeks, a new report reveals that the Galaxy M30s will be launched next month in the country.

    Samsung Galaxy M30s
    Galaxy M30s
    Galaxy M30

    The latest report arrives via IANS, a reputed independent news agency. It has been revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M30s is ready for primetime and will be unveiled next month in India. Unfortunately, an exact date is not mentioned but it may be in the second half of September. The report also mentions that the upcoming Samsung handset will sport a triple camera setup, out of which the primary camera will be a 48MP sensor. This will be an upgrade over the optical setup found on its predecessor, which also has a triple camera setup, but a 13MP primary sensor.

    Samsung Galaxy M30s

    Also read: Xiaomi Confirms The Redmi Note 8 Will Have Snapdragon 665, 48 MP Quad Cameras

    The previous leaks about the Samsung Galaxy M30s reveal it will be available in three colour options, namely Black, Blue and White. The smartphone may be kitted with the Exynos 9610 SoC like the Galaxy A50, according to another leak in the past. Unfortunately, more details about the handset are not known yet. However, it is expected to be priced in the same, sub Rs. 20,000 price bracket when launched in India. Whatever may be the case though, as the launch seems to be just around the corner, we might not have to wait long to find out.

  • Xiaomi Confirms The Redmi Note 8 Will Have Snapdragon 665, 48 MP Quad Cameras

    Xiaomi Confirms The Redmi Note 8 Will Have Snapdragon 665, 48 MP Quad Cameras

    Back in 2014, Xiaomi’s arrived in India to capture the smartphone market in the mid-range segment. Since then, the company has seen great success with its offerings especially the Redmi Note range of devices. Now, its latest entry, Redmi Note 8, has finally been confirmed and will arrive with Snapdragon 665 and a 48MP quad camera setup.

    Redmi Note 8
    Redmi Note 8 Series

    Xiaomi is set for a big launch in China on 29th August 2019. In the event, it is expected that the company will unveil its smart TV offering alongside laptops, possibly MIUI 11 and the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro. Last week, we had reported on one of the devices sporting the MediaTek G90T gaming centric SoC for the Note 8 series. Unfortunately, at the time it was unclear if the Note 8 would feature the same. But, Redmi has confirmed that the standard Note 8 will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 chipset.

    Redmi Note 8
    What To Expect

    Redmi, through official channels, has confirmed that the Note 8 will arrive with a quad-camera setup which is a first for the company. The primary sensor will be a 48MP shooter alongside a wide-angle lens, macro lens and depth of field sensor. It is yet to be confirmed exactly which image sensor is being used for the 48MP camera but that will soon be known.

    Redmi Note 8

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    The Redmi Note 8 is also confirmed to house Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 chipset which uses Samsung’s 11nm LPP process. Notably, the Xiaomi Mi A3 also has the same SoC which is a direct successor to last years Snapdragon 660 that was seen in the Redmi Note 7 device. The newer chipset brings improved battery performance, Vulkan 1.1 API Support and a third-gen AI engine with Hexagon 686 DSP. Finally, the price of the device is yet to be determined to see the actual difference between the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro.

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold Up For Pre Registrations In China, To Launch Next Month

    Samsung Galaxy Fold Up For Pre Registrations In China, To Launch Next Month

    Korean technology behemoth Samsung announced its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold back in the month of February. However, just before the device’s official launch which was scheduled for April, review units of the handsets started breaking. The company then had to recall all the smartphones and postponed the release indefinitely. Samsung then announced last month that the problems plaguing the device have been fixed and it will finally be released in September. Now, the claims seem to be rightly addressed as the ambitious foldable handset is up for pre-registration in China.

    Samsung Galaxy Fold

    The aforementioned news arrives after Samsung has started taking pre-registration for the Galaxy Fold on its official Chinese website. There is no shipping date mentioned, so nothing can be said on when the smartphone will start making its way into the market. The pricing for the device remains the same as announced, US$ 1980 (INR 1,36,500), so no changes there. Whatever said, it seems like the company is confident on the device and rightfully so, as in its last press release Samsung listed out all the changes it has made to make sure the Galaxy Fold is durable; and can stand the test of time in the real world.  

    Samsung Galaxy Fold

    According to Samsung, the Galaxy Fold has passed through some design and construction improvements to be certified for a relaunch. These improvements include the extension of the top protective layer of the inside display. The new layer now makes it apparent that it is an integral part of the display and should not be removed.

     

    Also read: Haunted iPhone XS Flashes Every Night Between 3 AM and 4:30 AM

    The updates to the foldable smartphone also include additional reinforcements to further protect it from external particles while maintaining its folding mechanism. Along with the aforementioned changes, the handset will also feature protection caps on the top and bottom of the hinge area; while also reducing the space between the hinge and the body of the device. If Samsung goes forward with the September release of the Galaxy Fold, it would rival the spotlight Apple’s next iPhones will get which are also due in a couple of weeks. Whatever be the case, we will not have to wait too long to find out.

  • Haunted iPhone XS Flashes Every Night Between 3 AM and 4:30 AM

    Haunted iPhone XS Flashes Every Night Between 3 AM and 4:30 AM

    To begin with, a Reddit user who goes by the username ‘NotRealUserNameHomie‘ has observed that his and his wife’s iPhone XS start strobing by themselves in the middle of the night (between 3 AM and 4:30 AM which apparently are known as witching hours).

    Obviously, the user is asleep between these hours but he has learned about this anomaly while he was doing a routine check of the surveillance camera that supports night vision. See video below

    Although this might seem like a paranormal occurrence, there are a couple of reasons that could be causing this. The source of the light is explainable but details regarding what is triggering it are still unknown. 

    While initially, it seemed like the well-known iPhone feature ‘LED Flash for Alerts’, looking closely reveals that it is not the case. Because, if it was the flashlight strobe the area around would have been lit and it could have been seen via the human eye.

    Alternatively, this is the Infrared dot projector that aids in facial recognition of the FaceID biometric unlocking feature. (DIY: Put a TV remote in front of the camera sensor on your smartphone and look at its display, you will be able to see a light beam clearly which is otherwise invisible to the naked eye)

    While FaceID could be the reason toggling this sensor on the couple’s iPhones, shockingly the Redditor claims that this feature has been disabled on both the iPhones.

    Additionally, the infrared dot projector is also used to determine whether the user is looking at the display or not. This aids the iPhone to keep the display on and prevents it from going into sleep mode after touch inactivity counter has been hit. 

    Similar to FaceID, this aspect could also be detecting movement. Even though Apple has never spoken about it, this could be a deliberate behaviour.

    iPhone XS
    iPhone XS

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    A theory suggests that the Apple iPhone XS would periodically restart and this execution would be authenticated by the user unknowingly while they are looking at the display during night hours.

    Conclusively, most users would not have a night vision surveillance camera installed in their living space. Therefore, this feature would have gone unnoticed until now. Or there might be some supernatural spirit that is repeatedly toggling the IR projector. 

  • Lenovo Teases An Upcoming Budget Smartphone, The Lenovo A6 Note

    Lenovo Teases An Upcoming Budget Smartphone, The Lenovo A6 Note

    In the month of June last year, Lenovo launched a budget-oriented smartphone, dubbed the Lenovo A5 it was well-received by the consumers. According to a teaser shared by a senior company official, the handset is about to get a successor which will carry the ‘Lenovo A6 Note‘ moniker.

    Moreover, the same smartphone was previously approved by NBTC, the regulatory body of Thailand. Its listing revealed that the model number of the handset is ‘L19041‘ and surprisingly a device with the corresponding model number has been spotted on the benchmarking website Geekbench that has revealed it key specifications. 

    Lenovo A6 Note Design and Features

    Going by the official images, the Lenovo A6 Note has an elegant design owing to a high screen body ratio display on the front and a contoured rear panel that seems to be made out of polycarbonate. 

    Like most modern smartphones, the display of the Lenovo A6 Note has a waterdrop notch up top and slim bezels on all sides. The rear of the smartphone houses a dual-camera setup in addition to a fingerprint sensor and vertically marked company branding. 

    As the image show, the Lenovo A6 Note will be available in two colours which include Blue and Black. The accents around the rear camera module and the colour of the company branding looks very slick and attractive. Overall, the company seems to have nailed the design of a budget-friendly smartphone that a lot of other companies might overlook.

    Speaking of the previously mentioned Geekbench score, the handset registers a single-core score of 759 points and a multi-core score of 3555 points. The listing reveals that the hand is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and an Octa Core CPU which clocked at 2.0 GHz. The name of the processor is listed as ‘ARM MT6762V/WB‘ which is the model number for the ‘MediaTek Helio P22′. 

    Unfortunately, the listing does not reveal other details like the battery capacity, display size or the resolution of the camera sensor. However, taking into consideration the specs of its predecessor and the already revealed specs, we assume the Lenovo A6 Note will have the following features:

    • Display: 6.3 inch, HD+ resolution
    • Front Camera: 13 MP + 2 MP
    • Rear Camera: 8 MP
    • Battery: 4,000 mAh or 5,000 mAh
    • Security: Rear Mounted fingerprint sensor
    • Chipset: Helio P22, Octa Core CPU
    • RAM: 3 GB
    • ROM: 32 GB

    Lenovo A6 Note Price and Launch Date

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    Although the company has not yet revealed the announcement date of the smartphone, the teaser suggests that the launch of Lenovo A6 Note is imminent. The official price will only be publicised at the launch event, however, the device is expected to be priced in the Rs 6,000 and Rs 8,000 price bracket like its predecessor. 

     

     

     

  • Apple iPhone Pro, New iPads And 16 inch MacBook Pro To Launch Soon

    Apple iPhone Pro, New iPads And 16 inch MacBook Pro To Launch Soon

    Apple’s 2019 iPhone is just around the corner. The company is set to unveil its latest iteration of its iconic smartphone range on in the second week of September 2019. The hype and anticipation surrounding it have been high and we have already covered many rumours and reports on it. However, fresh new suggests that Apple is planning to introduce “Pro” models of iPhone for the first time. It is also claimed that new iPads and 16 inch MacBook Pros are also in pipeline. 

    Apple
    iPhone 11 Concept
    2019 iPhone & Pro
    • Apple is reportedly planning on launching three new iPhones as it has done so since 2017. But, it will also launch “Pro” variants of these devices.
    • The Pro iPhone are distinguished by an additional sensor being present on the rear for ultra-wide images. The sensors will capture three images simultaneously and use new artificial intelligence software to automatically correct and combined the photos. 
    Apple
    iPhone XS & XS Max
    • iPhone Pro handsets will have significantly upgraded video recording capabilities as well. Apple has apparently made a feature that allows users to retouch, apply effects, alter colours, reframe and crop videos live on the device while it is recording.
    • Notably, the reverse wireless charging feature that was seen earlier this year with Samsung Galaxy S10 devices will also be found on 2019 iPhones. It is also claimed that the iPhone will now include a multi-angle Face ID sensor that will unlock the device much more easily even when it is laying flat on a table. 

    New 2018 iPhone

    • Apple is making the new iPhone with higher water resistance. It is suggested that the device can last far longer than the 30-minute rating on the currently available iPhones. Additionally, the devices will also be more sturdy with new shatter-resistant technology.
    • The entire 2019 iPhone ranges will house the A13 Apple processor as well as a new Matrix chip that could benefit computer vision and augmented reality performance. On the outside, the Pro phones will look similar to its predecessors in size and design but they will introduce an all new matte finish rear.
    • 3D Touch will no longer be present in any of the 2019 Apple iPhone range, as the Haptic Touch will replace it. Notewrothy, 5G is not arriving in 2019 iPhones and will be seen in the 2020 models. For iPhone XR, its 2019 iteration will bring incremental improvements. Apart from the faster processor, the handset will reportedly feature a dual camera setup with support for optical zoom.
    Apple
    iPhone XR
    2019 Apple 2019 iPads

    According to the report, Apple is planning on releasing  new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros this year. They will feature upgraded cameras that will be similar to the iPhones. It is still unknown if more than one sensor will be found on the back. Noteworthy, the 2019 iPads will also feature a faster processor but will have its design be similar to its predecessors. Apple is also claimed to discontinue its existing entry-level 9.7 inch iPad in favour of a new 10.2-inch model.

    Also Read: Motorola One Action Unboxing And Hands On

    2019 MacBook Pros

    Apple

    The report also states that Apple is set to launch a new 16 inch MacBook Pro in 2019. It will be similar in size to the existing 15 inch MacBook Pro but will sport a 16 inch display owing to thinner bezels. The new model will be aimed towards professionals , though, details regarding the controversial keyboard are still unknown.

  • Nokia 7.2 Leaked Live Images Showcase A Triple Camera Setup & Waterdrop Notch

    Nokia 7.2 Leaked Live Images Showcase A Triple Camera Setup & Waterdrop Notch

    HMD Global owned Nokia launched the first smartphone under its new 7 series last year. Dubbed the Nokia 7.1, it is a mid-range device which was praised for its premium design and capable specifications. It was then revealed a few days ago that the company is working on its successor which will be called the Nokia 7.2. In the subsequent weeks, the images and design of the handset were leaked online, and it was known that the smartphone is about to launch on the 5th of September at IFA, Berlin. Now as we move closer to the launch, more images of the Nokia 7.2 has surfaced online; which confirm the previously leaked design aspects.

    Nokia 7.2

    Nokia 7.2

    The Nokia 7.2 will be another mid-range offering from HMD Global. Latest images of the smartphone reveal it will have a glass sandwich design with a bluish-green coloured back panel, but it may be offered in more than one colour when launched. The front of the device has minimal bezels with a waterdrop notch on the top. The interface of the handset is visibly stock Android, which suggests it may be Android One certified. This means it will receive major software updates for two years and security updates for three years.

    Nokia 7.2

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    Over at the back, the Nokia 7.2 has a triple camera setup and an LED flash inside a circular housing. This new design characteristic is unlike what the company has implemented before. Underneath the camera setup, a physical fingerprint sensor can be seen; which may be surprising to some as in-display fingerprint scanners are becoming commonplace in many mid-range devices. While other specifications of the handset are not known, rumours point out to a Snapdragon 710 coupled with up to 6GB of RAM inside. Unfortunately, other details like the pricing of the Nokia 7.2 are not known yet. However, since there is little time left before the official announcement, we might not have to wait too long to find that out. 

  • The Motorola One Action, Who Should Buy It?

    The Motorola One Action, Who Should Buy It?

    Motorola has freshly announced the Motorola One Action in India which features an unconventionally tall display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. The smartphone is offered in a single storage configuration and is priced at Rs 13,999.

    Falling in a price bracket that is one of the most popular, the question arises where does the Motorola offering stand in front of smartphones like the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Pro that are laden with features.

    In this article, we will look at both the pros and cons of the Motorola One Action. Besides, we will also discuss, who should get the latest offering from the company that birthed mobile phones in 1973.

    In order to provide a reference point, we have laid out the specifications of the Motorola One Action and its competitors in a tabular manner.

    Feature/
    Device

    		 Motorola One Action Realme 5 Pro Redmi Note 7 Pro
    Display

    6.3 inch LCD

    432 ppi

    21:9 Aspect Ratio

    Punch Hole

    6.3 inch LCD

    409 ppi

    Corning Gorilla Glass 3+

    19.5:9 Aspect Ratio

    Waterdrop Notch

    6.3 inch LCD

    409 ppi

    Corning Gorilla Glass 5

    19.5:9 Aspect Ratio

    Waterdrop Notch
    Front Camera 12 MP 16 MP 13 MP
    Rear Camera

    12 MP (PDAF)

    16 MP (ultrawide)

    5 MP (Depth Sensor)

    48 MP (PDAF)

    8 MP (ultrawide)

    2 MP (Depth Sensor)

    2 MP (Macro Lens)

    48MP (PDAF)

    5 MP (Depth Sensor)
    Battery

    3,500 mAh

    10 W Fast Charging

    10 W Box Charger

    4035 mAh

    20 W Fast Charging

    20 W Vooc Charger (In Box)

    4,000 mAh

    18 W Fast Charging

    10 W Box Charger 
    Security

    Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor

    Face Unlock

    Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor

    Face Unlock

    Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor

    Face Unlock
    Chipset

    Exynos 9609

    Octa Core CPU

    Mali G72 MP3 GPU

    Snapdragon 712

    Octa Core CPU

    Adreno 616 GPU

    Snapdragon 675

    Octa Core CPU

    Adreno 612 GPU
    Price 4 GB + 128 GB: Rs 13,999

    4 GB + 64 GB: Rs 13,999

    6 GB + 64 GB: Rs 14,999

    8 GB + 128 GB: Rs 16,999

    4 GB + 64 GB: Rs 13,999

    6 GB + 64 GB: Rs 14,999

    6 GB + 128 GB: Rs 16,999
    Build (Front/Rear)

    Front Glass

    Rear Plastic

    Front Glass

    Rear Plastic

    Front Glass

    Rear Glass
    OS

    Android 9 Pie

    Android One

    Android 9 Pie

    ColorOS 6

    Android 9 Pie

    MIUI 10

    We can clearly see that the Motorola One Action not only has a smaller battery but it also does not support 18 W or 20 W fast charging like its competitors. We feel this is the only con that the newly launched smartphone has.

    However, if fast charging is not your biggest concern and you can overlook this aspect. There are plenty of features that he Motorola One Action offers which are listed below:

    • Bloatware Free Experience:  The Motorola One Action runs on the stock version of Android 9 Pie which is devoid of any custom skins. Therefore, the UI is free from any intrusive ads that Xioami owners would be well aware of.
      Besides, it does not have any bloatware or custom apps that are found on devices including Xiaomi and Realme. Although it is debatable, we believe stock Android offers a much more slick UI and first-time device owners can learn it without much hassle. 

      Moreover, there are no proprietary versions of apps like gallery or music that continuously prompt for device permissions like storage and location which may send user data off-shore to data centres in the name of improving user experience.  

    • Android One Certification: Like most other Android smartphones from the company, the Motorola One Action is a part of the Android One Program. Therefore, it is assured to receive at least two upgrades of Android operating system and security patches for 36 months which is a considerable factor. 
      In the case of Motorola One Action, the smartphone is guaranteed to receive the upcoming Android 10 which was freshly unveiled and its succeeding version which will be unveiled in 2020.
       
    • 21:9 Aspect Ratio Display: The Motorola One Action has a 6.3 inch LCD display that has a pixel density of 432 ppi. As observed with the previously launched Motorola One Vision, the latest offering from the company also has an unconventionally tall display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. 
      For readers who do not know most of the movies are shot in 21:9 ratio and the content creators on YouTube are also gradually moving over to his aspect ratio. To make it easier to understand, the black area above and below any video content is minimised while viewing them on the Motorola One Action. Therefore, it is able to provide an immersive viewing experience. 

    • Punch Hole Camera: The 6.3-inch display of the Motorola One Action features a punch hole that houses the selfie camera. In comparison to the waterdrop notch that is found on almost every other Android smartphone, the punch hole looks a lot more futuristic and intriguing.
      Due to this feature alone, the Motorola One Action stands out the crowd and could be a conversation starter while in a social or formal gathering. 

    • 128 GB Storage: As we know the Motorola One Action is offered in just one storage capacity that is 4 GB + 128 GB. Unlike its competition, Motorola has opted to go with 128 GB of onboard storage on the sole, base variant. While its competitors are offered in the same ROM capacity, they are at more expensive than the Moto offering.
      Based on our experience and encounters, most users buy 32 GB or 64 GB variants of mid-range smartphones and after the 4G revolution and plenty of digital content to consume, they find these storage capacities filling up quickly. On the other hand, 128 GB is perfect for most users. 

      In addition, if power users end up filling the whole storage, they are covered with the support of memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card. 

    • 117 Degree Action Camera: One of the key highlighting features of the Motorola One Action is its 117-degree ultra-wide video camera. Ingeniously, Motorola has mounted the sensor in a sideways position.
      This allows the users to shoot landscape video with the Motorola One Action even when it is held in portrait orientation. This feature is inspired from action cameras like GoPro, which also explains the name of the smartphone. 

    • Moto Actions: Staple to most Android smartphones from the company, the Motorola One Action also supports ‘Moto Actions’, some of which include ‘Fast Torch’, ‘Three Finger Screenshot’ and ‘Quick Capture’.

      In order to toggle the flashlight on the Motorola One Action, the users can quickly shake the handset in a back and forth motion. The same gesture can be used to toggle the flashlight off.
      To quickly pull up the camera application, the users can twist their wrist twice while holding the Moto One Action. Moreover, the same gesture can be used to switch between the front and rear camera.

      As the name suggests, holding three fingers on the display captures a screenshot which is much easier than pressing the power button and volume button simultaneously or clicking the button from the navigation menu.

      Until one has actually used these gestures to toggle certain features they would not know how much utility to provide. On top of that, this is something that other companies should draw inspiration from as it does not require any additional hardware. 

    Also Read: The OnePlus TV Will Have A 55 Inch QLED Display, Company Confirms

    To sum things up, Motorola One Action has turned out to be a better offering than we initially thought it to be. Most importantly, all of these features make sense because the company has managed to price the device aggressively. 

    In case, the device was priced at Rs 16,000 or upwards, most of the features have been overshadowed due to the fierce competition. 

    The answer to the question “Who Should Buy The Motorola One Action?” is, anyone who is looking for an elegant mid-range smartphone that offers up to date features and has an innovative ultrawide camera. 

    Don’t forget to watch our unboxing video of the smartphone.

     

  • Motorola One Action Unboxing And Hands On

    Motorola One Action Unboxing And Hands On

    Motorola launched its One series of smartphones back in 2018. The range is distinguished by its Android One support and its latest instalment has just been launched in India. Motorola One Action is a mid-range smartphone with a triple camera setup on the rear. Here is our unboxing and hands on of the newly launched device.

    Video

    What’s In The Box?
    • Motorola One Action
    • Power Adapter
    • Type-C Cable
    • Quick Start Guide
    • Safety Information and Warranty Card
    • Case
    • SIM Tray Ejector

    Motorola One Action

    Design

    The Motorola One Action bears similarilities in design with the previously released Motorola One Vision. However, unlike the latter, the former has a plastic back rather than a glass one. The device measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2mm and weighs about a 181g. On the front, the device features minimal bezels which is in part due to its in display punch hole selfie camera. The build feels robust and the polycarbonate back rounds the corners as well.

    Motorola One Action’s flanks house the volume rockers and power button on the right while the left is bare with just a SIM card slot. On the rear, the device has a triple camera module on the top left with an LED flash right below it. The signature batwing style “M” logo is found in the fingerprint scanner in the middle while the Android One branding can be seen at the bottom.

    Motorola One Action

    Display

    Motorola One Action features a 6.3 inch LTPS IPS LCD Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080px. Notably, the device has an aspect ratio of 21:9 which is great for watching movies or videos that are also natively filmed at this ratio. Usually, black bars have to fill the top and bottom due to devices having an 18:9 display. The display, as mentioned above, has a punch hole selfie camera which also allows for an unintrusive viewing experience.

    Moto One Action

    Chipset, Storage and Other Features

    Under the hood, the Motorola One Action houses the Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured using a 10nm fabrication process. Interestingly, the chipset is also found in the Motorola One Vision as well. The mobile CPU consists of an octa core processor which is clocked at 2.2GHz alongside the Mali G72 MP3 GPU. It offers 4GB of RAM which is coupled with 128GB of internal storage similar to the One Vision. Furthermore, the storage of the handset can be further expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card.

    Camera

    Motorola’s One Action stands out from the One Vision with a triple camera setup over the latter’s dual cameras housing. The primary lens is a 12MP shooter with f/1.8 aperture alongwith 5MP depth sensor combined with a wide angle action camera with a 117 degree field of view. On the front, the device houses a 12MP with f/2.0 aperture and 1.25um pixel size for selfies.

    Moto One Action

    Battery and Connectivity

    The device is powered by a 3,500mAh battery which unfortunately does not support fast charging with only a 10W charge rating. For connectivity, Motorola One Action includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G VoLTE, GPS, NFC and bottom mounted 3.5 mm jack and USB Type C port which can be used for charging and data syncing.

    Moto One Action

    Colour Options and Other Features

    Motorola One Action is available in two colour options that are Denim Blue and Pearl White. Additionally, the device packs many noteworthy features such as face unlock, Action Cam, 21:9 display, Moto Actions and Gesture support and more. It also houses many of the basic sensors like a fingerprint reader, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Gyroscope and others. Notably, the smartphone is an Android One device which means it is guaranteed to receive to major OS updates and three years security updates.

    Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Lineup Will Support Dedicated Gaming Accessories

    Price and Availability

    Motorola One Action can be purchased from 30th August 2019 and will be available from Flipkart.com and will also arrive in select offline stores. The price of the single storage variant (4GB RAM + 128GB ROM) is INR 13,999.

    Click here to check out the Motorola One Action on Flipkart

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