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  • Huawei P30 Pro Smartphone With Periscope Camera Launched In India

    Huawei P30 Pro Smartphone With Periscope Camera Launched In India

    At an event today, the second largest smartphone operator in the world, Huawei launched its flagship device, the P30 Pro in the Indian market. The handset was launched last month in Paris and has some industry-first features. The newly launched device succeeds the Huawei P20 Pro which was launched last year. Notably, the P series by the company is targeted towards photography enthusiasts.

    Pricing & Availability

    The Huawei P30 Pro is the most expensive smartphone from the company to be launched in India. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage and is priced at Rs 71,990. Remarkably, the company is offering the Huawei Watch GT along with it for an extra Rs 2,000. Noteworthy, the aforementioned smart watch usually retails for a price of Rs 15,990. The smartphone will be available for purchase from the 15th of April via Amazon India online store and select offline retail outlets.

    Huawei P30 Pro

    To recall, the Huawei P30 Pro features a similar design to the Huawei P20 Pro. It has a significantly large 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unlike the regular P30, the display edges are tapered to the sides, similar to the ones seen in the Mate 20 Pro. For safely and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock technology.

    The Huawei P30 Pro runs on the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset, which has an Octa-core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a quad rear camera module comprising of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 40MP primary sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 20MP ultra-wide sensor, a third f/3.4 aperture equipped 8MP periscopic telephoto lens with an f/3.4 aperture and a fourth ToF (Time of flight) sensor. The periscopic lens provides lossless 5x zoom capability, which is the highest amongst any smartphones right now. For selfies, it has a 32MP front camera housed in the notch up front. 

    Also read: Samsung May Launch Four Galaxy Note 10 Variants This Year

    The P30 Pro is powered by a large 4,200 mAh battery, which supports Huawei’s 40W SuperCharge Wired Charging. The device also supports Reverse wireless charging. Moreover, it is IP68 dust and water resistant. 

  • Samsung May Launch Four Galaxy Note 10 Variants This Year

    Samsung May Launch Four Galaxy Note 10 Variants This Year

    Samsung is known for launching more than one variants of its flagship smartphones over the years. However, the company doubled the number when it launched the Galaxy S10 lineup with a total of four smartphones, which included the Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, and the Galaxy S10e. As per latest reports, the company is planning to replicate its strategy by releasing four different models of its upcoming Note 10 series, which will succeed the Galaxy Note 9.

    Samsung’s New “Four Model” Strategy

    As per reports, the lineup will feature at least one 5G smartphone. Moreover, the Korean technology company is planning to release a significantly cheap model of the Galaxy Note 10. It is apparent here that the company is rolling the same dice as it did with the Galaxy S10e. The device which was intended to be the base model in the lineup received exceedingly rave reviews. Note that the last time when Samsung released more than one variant for the Galaxy Note series was in 2014 when the company unveiled the Galaxy Note Edge alongside the Galaxy Note 4

    Samsung Galaxy Note 9Reports also state that Samsung is modelling its strategy in order to create more impact on the smartphone market. Two of the four LTE variants of the Note 10 series are speculated to sport 6.28-inch and 6.75-inch displays with triple and quad camera setups respectively. The other two devices will carry over similar specs to the aforementioned devices, with the only notable addition being the 5G connectivity option.

    Expected Availability And Features

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    The Galaxy Note 10 series is expected to offer significant improvements over the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. For starters, the Note 10 is likely to have a bumped-up battery than its previous iteration owing to the inclusion of 5G as a network connectivity option. For an overall idea of specifications, the upcoming lineup can be placed beside the Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones. However, it is probable that the Note 10 series may feature Samsung’s new innovative stylus which features an inbuilt optical camera. The Note 10 lineup is expected to hit the smartphone markets in Q3 of the year 2019.

  • Samsung Galaxy A70

    Samsung Galaxy A70

    Samsung Galaxy A70 is the latest entrant in the company’s ever-growing lineup of smartphones in the Galaxy A series. It features a massive 6.7 inch AMOLED display and a gradient ‘Glasstic’ back panel. Also, present on the device is an in display fingerprint scanner and triple rear cameras. It is targeted towards mid-range buyers with a focus on photography and design.

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  • Nubia Alpha Foldable Smartwatch Launched In China

    Nubia Alpha Foldable Smartwatch Launched In China

    Chinese smartphone maker Nubia announced its Alpha wearable at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona in the month of February. It is the world’s first foldable smart wearable and was first shown off at the IFA last year. The company has freshly made the Nubia Alpha official in its home country, China.

    Nubia Alpha

    In terms of specifications, the Nubia Alpha has a 4 inch flexible OLED display which is produced in collaboration with Visionox; a known maker of OLED displays. The screen has a resolution of 960 x 192 px and a pixel density of 245 ppi. According to the company, the display has been tested for durability and should be good for at least 1,00,000 bends. The device is made out of stainless steel and has two buttons on the right side and the sensors housed up front. Unlike most smartwatches, it has a camera built-in. There is a 5MP f/2.2 sensor for taking selfies and making video calls from the device. 

    Under the hood, the Nubia Alpha has been kitted with a 28nm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC. The chipset has a Quad-core CPU and Adreno 304 GPU. Notably, the processor was released in 2016 and since has been succeeded by the new Snapdragon Wear 3100. The device features 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. It also has an IP67 rating for protection against water and dust.

    The Nubia Alpha is powered by a 500mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to two days depending on its usage. It has features like fitness tracking, mobile payments, and voice calls either through its built-in speaker or a connected Bluetooth headset. The smartwatch also has gesture controls. These will allow the user to scroll the content on the display in all four directions by waving a finger over the front-facing camera.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Lenovo Z6 Pro To Be Launched With The Snapdragon 855 Chipset

    The Nubia Alpha will be exclusive to the Chinese market for the time being. While it will be announced in certain other European and Asian markets, the Chinese market will be the only one which will get the eSIM variant. The version with eSIM support is priced at CNY 3499  (Rs. 36,300). There is also a variant with 18K Gold with a price of CNY 4499 (Rs. 46,600). It will be available starting the 10th of April in China. 

  • Lenovo Z6 Pro To Be Launched With The Snapdragon 855 Chipset

    Lenovo Z6 Pro To Be Launched With The Snapdragon 855 Chipset

    The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenovo is expected to launch its flagship smartphone, the Lenovo Z6 Pro in the upcoming months. For quite some time now, the company has been teasing the release of the aforementioned smartphone. The device is speculated to feature never-seen-before specifications in a smartphone, and Lenovo is making sure that its customers remain followed up on the same. For the same reason, the company has now confirmed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will ship with the Snapdragon 855 SoC.

    Expected Specifications

    The Lenovo Z6 Pro is expected to be built along the lines of its predecessor, the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. However, where the Z5 Pro GT sported a sliding mechanism to reveal the dual front cameras, the Z6 Pro may or may not carry over this feature. In terms of the specifications, the Lenovo Z6 Pro will run on an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 855 chipset, which one of the most powerful mobile chipsets available in the market right now. It comprises of the Qualcomm Kryo 485 Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

    In terms of the camera, Lenovo is claiming that the Z6 Pro will have a ‘HyperVision’ camera which will redefine the way videos are recorded. As per a recent teaser by the company, the device will be capable of capturing 100-megapixel images. Apparently, the company may work around the AI in the smartphone to achieve this feat, but once launched, this will be the highest camera megapixel count ever seen in a smartphone.

    Also Read: ASUS 5G Concept Smartphone Renders Show Off Stylish Slider Design

    As of now, no further specifications of the smartphone are available, but the device may retain some features from its predecessor. It is speculated to sport an in-display fingerprint sensor similar to the Z5 Pro GT. In terms of memory, the Z6 Pro may be launched with 12 GB RAM and 512GB for the top variant. Moreover, the device may have the same 6.4 inch AMOLED display featured in the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. The device may officially be launched in the month of April or May.

     

  • Honor 20 Pro Specifications Leaked, To Have A Triple Camera Setup

    Honor 20 Pro Specifications Leaked, To Have A Triple Camera Setup

    Honor, a subsidiary of Huawei launched its current flagship smartphone, the Honor 10 last year. The device offered top tier specifications at a lower price than the competition. Fresh leaks suggest the company is planning to launch a new flagship smartphone reportedly called the Honor 20 Pro which might launch soon. In addition to the Pro variant, the company is also assumed to launch a standard variant of the Honor 20 which was leaked previously

    Honor 20 Pro

    The Honor 20 Pro will be the newest flagship smartphone by the company. It is expected to have the same design language as its predecessor, complete with glass on the front and back with a metal chassis. The leak reveals it will have a 6.1 inch OLED display with a FullHD+ resolution. To keep the screen to body ratio as high as possible, the device will have a waterdrop notch on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, the handset will have an in-display fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

    The leak further insinuates Honor 20 Pro will be kitted with the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup. It will consist of a 48MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide angle sensor and an 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the device will have a 32MP camera housed in the notch on the top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Honor 20 Pro will be available in the following variants.

    • 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
    • 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
    • 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM

    The Honor 20 Pro will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. For enhanced gaming and CPU performance, the smartphone will support the company’s CPU/GPU Turbo technology. 

    Pricing & Availability
    Honor View 20

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    The latest leak of the Honor 20 Pro claims it may be launched on the 25th of April. Pricing of the smartphone will start at CNY 2999 (Rs. 31,000) for the version with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB onboard memory will cost CNY 3399 (Rs. 35,200). Top end variant of the device with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage will retail at CNY 3799 (Rs. 39,400).

  • ASUS 5G Concept Smartphone Renders Show Off Stylish Slider Design

    ASUS 5G Concept Smartphone Renders Show Off Stylish Slider Design

    In a time where every smartphone manufacturer is experimenting with a host of innovations, devices with never-heard-of features are emerging. For instance, devices like the Mi Mix used their OLED screens to resonate sound, whereas smartphones like the Huawei P30 Pro have cameras with extraordinary zooming capabilities. Freshly released renders for a concept smartphone from ASUS reveal a captivating dual slider design and a display with almost no bezels.

    The renders were actually developed by a designer who previously worked on the design of the ASUS Zenfone 5 but was shared on Twitter by noted tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks). A total of two designs were spotted in the images. The first design shows off a unique slider mechanism that shifts downwards to reveal dual front selfie cameras. On the sides of the cameras lie the LED flash “strips” which cover nearly 60% of the whole area.

    First Smartphone Render – Design

    When the device is slid upwards, an attractive speaker grille bearing the label of Harman Kordan speakers is observed. This indicates the fact that the smartphone may have dual front firing speakers, but it’s unclear how both the speakers will function together simultaneously. The concept smartphone has a dual rear camera setup positioned at the top of the back panel. Along with the presence of the LED flash, a noteworthy feature of the back panel is the absence of a fingerprint scanner, hinting towards the fact that the device may have an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

    Second Smartphone Render – Design

    The second smartphone design shifts the perspective towards more of a “camera-oriented” device. Where the first render had a single LED flash strip for the front-facing cameras, the second concept shows off a separate LED flash for each of the dual selfie shooters when the slider is shifted downwards. Also, both the cameras are placed at a notable distance from each other.

    As per the renders, the screen can be slid upwards to reveal another display which is much smaller than the primary display. In the image, the small screen shows controls for image exposure, a function option, a zoom slider and a camera shutter button. However, the controls may not be just limited to the camera, in fact, each app may have its own set of touch controls to integrate with the miniature display. The back of the smartphone has a set of dual cameras that are placed together in a single module, with the left side being flanked by the LED flash. Also, a fingerprint scanner can clearly be spotted on the back, which is placed between the camera and the ASUS branding.

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    Since both the smartphones are born out of mere concept renders, no specifications are known as of now. Even the chance the ASUS works on similarly-designed smartphones seems bleak, but in the minute probability that it does happen, the smartphones are sure to catch some attention.

  • Galaxy S10 Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Hacked Using 3D Printing

    Galaxy S10 Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Hacked Using 3D Printing

    Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones at an event in February. The devices that were announced include the Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy S10e. While the latter used a physical, side mounted fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device, the former three have a new technology onboard. They use an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner made by chipmaker Qualcomm and are the first devices in the world to do so. While Samsung claimed the technology is secure than most fingerprint sensors in the market, fresh reports say otherwise. A user who goes by the name ‘darkshark’ on multimedia sharing website Imgur revealed the ultrasonic fingerprint scanners can be fooled using 3D printing.

    How Does It Work?
    I attempted to fool the new Samsung Galaxy S10’s ultrasonic fingerprint scanner by using 3d printing. I succeeded.

    The video shared by the user shows a Galaxy S10+ being unlocked using the aforementioned method. A 3D printed fingerprint is kept in front of the smartphone with the user pressing down on it while wearing gloves unlocks the device with ease. In an explanation of how he achieved that, the post read that the user took a photograph of his fingerprint on the side of a glass using a smartphone. Then he increased certain aspects of the image like increasing the contrast and creating an alpha mask using Photoshop software. Using another software, 3Ds Max he then created a 3D model of the fingerprint and then printed it using a 3D printer.

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    According to the user, 3D printing the fingerprint took them around 13 minutes. The video was shared as a warning for users of the Galaxy S10. The post also reads that it is possible to imitate a fingerprint from across a room using a DSLR camera with a long focal length. This process is claimed to take only 3 minutes, which can be hazardous for users, as most of their account details and personal information can be accessed as a result. It is also not the very first-time biometric security has been fooled on a smartphone. A similar case occurred with the iPhone X when a 3D face was used to unlock the device via the FaceID technology. 

  • OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Back In Stock For Limited Time In India

    OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Back In Stock For Limited Time In India

    OnePlus launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 6T back in the month of October last year. Soon after the launch of the high-end smartphone, the company launched its beefed-up variant the McLaren edition. As the name suggests the handset was designed and developed in collaboration with McLaren, a legendary sports car maker from Britain. In comparison to the standard OnePlus 6T, the McLaren Edition variant has higher RAM capacity, faster-charging speeds and a distinctive design. 

    OnePlus 6T McLaren

    The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition measures 157.5 x 74.8 x8.2 mm and tips the scale at 185 g. The front of the smartphone accommodates a curved 2.5D, 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The front of the handset also features a waterdrop notch which houses the 16 MP selfie camera which can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. Like the standard OnePlus 6T, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. In addition to the fingerprint sensor, it also supports Face Unlock technology.

    The rear glass panel of the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition has a Carbon-Fiber like design that carries the McLaren logo. To provide the smartphone with an elegant look, the rear panel also has a Papaya Orange accent run across its sides. The device sports a dual rear camera setup which consists of a 16 MP sensor, a 20 MP sensor and a Dual LED flash. Connectivity options on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, and bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing.

    In terms of memory and storage, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 845 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Adreno 630 GPU. It is powered by a 3700 mAh lithium-ion battery which supports Warp 30 charge. As the name suggests, Warp 30 charges the device with 30 watts of maximum power. In comparison, the standard OnePlus 6T can only be charged with a maximum power of 20 watts.

    Price And Availability

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    The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is available for a price of Rs 50,999. Noteworthy, the device will be available for purchase for a limited period of time. Therefore, interested buyers must act fast if they wanna get their hands on the opulent smartphone.

  • Xiaomi Turns Nine, Top Disruptive Products From The Company

    Xiaomi Turns Nine, Top Disruptive Products From The Company

    With a humble beginning as a company that initially customised Android OS to simplify its usability, Xiaomi has now turned into a global brand that needs no introduction. It originated as a software company in the year 2010 which has now turned into a wildly successful conglomerate that offers products ranging from electronic goods to lifestyle products. On the 6th of April 2019, the company turned nine years old, on this auspicious occasion we congratulate Team Xiaomi and acknowledge their contribution in driving down the costs of technology and making them readily accessible to the masses. Here is a list of top disruptive electronic devices from the company that have had a massive effect on the modern era of gadgets:-    

    Mi 3

    Xiaomi Mi 3 was the first smartphone from the company that made its way into the Indian market in the year 2013. Due to its top tier specifications and an aggressive price, it quickly made its way into the hands of tech enthusiasts. The handset was launched at a price of Rs 13,999 in the country and it had similar specifications to Samsung’s flagship for the respective year, the Galaxy S4. Noteworthy, the Galaxy S4 was priced at Rs 41,500 which sounds outlandish in comparison the Mi 3. 

    Redmi 1s

    The Redmi 1s was the second device launched by Xiaomi in the country and clearly, it was the handset that changed it all for the company. The smartphone was priced at Rs 6,999 which had significantly superior specifications in comparison to its competitors. The main accrediting features that made the Redmi 1s highly successful was its large 4.7-inch display, Octa-Core SoC and the support for dual SIM cards. 

    Redmi Note 4G
    Redmi Note 4G

    The Redmi Note 4G was yet another notable smartphone from Xiaomi that had a huge influence in its flourishing journey. As the name suggests, it was the first 4G handset from Xiaomi in the country which gave it a worthy headstart in the rapidly booming generation of high speed internet telecom. In addition to 4G capabilities, the Redmi Note 4G also had a huge 5.5-inch display which was another factor that pulled customers towards the device.  

    Mi Mix 

    The Mi Mix was the original handset that gave us the glimpse of an all screen, bezel-less smartphone. The device has non-existent bezels on all sides except for a prominent chin at the bottom of the display. The chin not only inhabited the essential components of the display assembly but it was also occupied by the front-facing selfie camera. All in all, the Mi Mix was the smartphone which proved the possibility of developing a smartphone with ultra-thin bezels is possible. Therefore, it cannot be denied that the incipience of a high screen to body ratio smartphone was initiated by it.

    Black Shark 

    The Black Shark was the first gaming smartphone from Xiaomi which in its every aspect feels and perform what a gaming device should be like. In comparison to a conventional flagship smartphone, the Black Shark has a distinctive look with Green accents and LED light strips. The smartphone was designed and developed while keeping gaming enthusiasts in mind and it unquestionably accomplishes what the company advertises it to do. 

    Poco F1

    Another device, another segment disruptor from Xiaomi, the Poco F1 is a sub-US $ 300 smartphone that features the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Before the launch to this handset, similar features in such affordable smartphone were simply unheard of. Due to its flagship specifications and aggressive price tag, the handset turned a lot of heads globally. Though the smartphone has been plagued with a couple of issues like the lack of Widevine L1, it is the only device that offers this high value for money in its price bracket.

    Redmi Note 7 Pro

    The Note 7 Pro is a smartphone from the Redmi brand which separated from Xiaomi earlier this year. It is a device that has put Xiaomi on the global map which is again due to its first in the segment specifications like the Snapdragon 675 SoC. In addition to worthy specifications, the smartphone has top-notch build quality with glass on the front and the back which provides it with a premium feel which Redmi devices in the past skimped on. 

    Honourable Mentions

    Mi Band 

    Mi Band was the first wearable device from Xiaomi that offered the features of a high-end fitness tracker in an affordable and compact package. The band could track the sleep of the wearer and also track their calories. It successors the Mi Band 2 and Mi Band 3 have also been highly popular amongst customers due to an affordable price tag.  

    Mi Power Bank

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    Before the launch of the Mi Power Bank, the users had overwhelming options for a simple gadget which ranged in a wide price bracket. The Mi Power Bank accrediting to its praiseworthy build, reliable performance and competitive pricing became a sensational hit amongst the consumers. 

  • Cases For The Samsung Galaxy Fold To Be Priced At $ 119.99

    Cases For The Samsung Galaxy Fold To Be Priced At $ 119.99

    Samsung Galaxy Fold is probably one of the most awaited foldable smartphones in the market right now, and the device will be made available in markets April 26 onwards.  The smartphone was first introduced along with the Galaxy S10 lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20. Notably, the device is the first foldable smartphone from the company and is only the second foldable device in the market currently. The Samsung device supports three-way multitasking and features a uniquely designed one-of-a-kind hinge with interlocked gears, which forms the basis of the folding mechanism. As per latest reports, listings for official cases for the same smartphone are now available on UK based e-commerce website, MobileFun.

    About The Cases

    Bearing a hefty price tag of US$ 119.99 for the highest-priced case, the covers are available in 5 different variants on the aforementioned website. The one priced at almost US$ 120 is a genuine leather cover case for the upcoming smartphone, and it is available in two colour options: Black and White. There is a label beneath these two listings which says “Due in 2 months”, implying that these two cases will go live for sale almost a month after the launch of the Galaxy Fold.

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    The other three cases are non-official and are priced at almost half the price of the official covers. There is a leather folio case priced at US$ 65.49, a Tough Grip Case for US$ 43.99 and a leather pouch-cum-wallet case priced at US$ 21.99. Out of all the aforementioned cases, only the cheapest case is available for purchase currently. When looked at from a different perspective, it almost makes sense that the company will price its cases at such a high price point, considering that the Galaxy Fold will set its customers back by almost US$ 2000. The foldable smartphone can be pre-ordered in Europe April 26 onwards and will hit the stores on May 3.

  • Google Store Accidentally Leaks The Upcoming Pixel 3a Smartphone Duo

    Google Store Accidentally Leaks The Upcoming Pixel 3a Smartphone Duo

    It has been leaked time and again that Google will release a watered down version of its Pixel 3 smartphones this year. The devices were allegedly called Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. While there was no official confirmation from the company about the same, that changes now. Fresh listing on Google’s website lists the Pixel 3a lineup. This suggests the handsets are closer to launch than ever.

    Pixel 3a/3a XL

    The Pixel 3a lineup will be Googles mid-range offering. The smartphones have been previously leaked to sport a design that is reminiscent of their elder siblings. However, the material of choice is expected to be polycarbonate instead of metal and glass on the Pixel 3 & 3 XL. The front is expected to sport a 5.6-inch OLED display on the Pixel 3a while the Pixel 3a XL will have a 6 inch OLED display. For biometrics and security, the devices will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

    Google Pixel 3XL

    Under the hood, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are expected to be kitted with the 10nm Snapdragon 670 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core processor and Adreno 612 GPU. For optics, a 12 MP rear camera is expected in both the smartphones, while the front snapper will be of 8MP resolution. In terms of memory and storage, the devices are expected to have 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage.

    Past leaks suggest that the Pixel 3a smartphone duo will be powered by a 3000mAh battery with support for fast charging. Being Pixel devices, they are expected to run on the current Android 9 Pie with a stock interface and receive fast software updates. The leaked images also confirm the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack on at least one of the two devices.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Xiaomi Cuts Off Support For Older Redmi Smartphones

    It was earlier rumoured the company will launch the Pixel 3a smartphone duo at Google I/O next month. However, their listing on the official Google store suggests their launch is imminent. Reportedly the Pixel 3a will start at Rs. 35,000 while the Pixel 3a XL will start at Rs. 40,000

  • Xiaomi Cuts Off Support For Older Redmi Smartphones

    Xiaomi Cuts Off Support For Older Redmi Smartphones

    Redmi devices hold the status of being some of the most popular smartphones in the market, and Xiaomi has found a lot of success in the hands of Redmi devices. The company is known to launch smartphones with segment-disruptive specifications while keeping the prices budget aggressive. Recently, the Chinese manufacturer launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone with a 48MP camera, which received rave reviews worldwide. As per latest news, the company has decided to terminate support for older devices.

    Which Devices Will Be Affected?

    The Chinese technology company believes that this step will be a major part of executing the brand’s overall strategy. Furthermore, the Xiaomi states that cutting off future updates will ensure the stability of older devices. The list of the devices which will be a part of this step are listed below:

    The company adds that its present devices won’t be affected because of this strategy. The fact that the company is terminating support to its older devices indicates towards the underlying theory that even though Xiaomi is known to tweak its MIUI to provide the most recent updates on the older generation of devices, there comes a time that the smartphone’s hardware may become obsolete. Consequently, such a situation may lead to degradation of user experience on that particular device, which is definitely not the aim of any smartphone brand. 

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    Xiaomi also recommended its old users to upgrade to the latest stable ROM if they are running the developer versions of ROM on the aforementioned devices. To the joy of users, the company announced a future program, which will allow users to beta test the stable versions of developer ROMs before their full release on the respective smartphones.

  • Samsung Launches The Galaxy A20 In India

    Samsung Launches The Galaxy A20 In India

    Samsung has launched a new member in the Galaxy A series of smartphones, the Galaxy A20 in India. The device joins the previously launched Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in the country. Interestingly, while the latter three handsets have already been launched in India in February, the Galaxy A20 was first launched last month in Russia.

    Galaxy A20: Design & Features

    The Galaxy A20 features a polycarbonate body with a similar design language to the Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A30. While the front of the smartphone resembles the former handset, the back is similar to the latter. The device measures 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm and has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED 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 securely unlocked. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

    Under the hood, the Galaxy A20 is kitted with the Exynos 7884 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 13MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP sensor. 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 by up to 512GB with microSD support.

    The Galaxy A20 is powered by a 4000mAh battery, which is an upgrade over the 3400mAh found on the Galaxy A10. It supports 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI on top of the current Android 9 Pie. It will be available in three colours namely Black, Blue and Red.

    Pricing & Availability

     

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    The Galaxy A20 has been launched in India for the price of Rs. 12,490 and will go on sale starting April 10. The smartphone will be available from all the major online and offline carriers.

  • Galaxy A90 Specifications Leak Online, Reveals Triple Camera Setup

    Galaxy A90 Specifications Leak Online, Reveals Triple Camera Setup

    Samsung is expected to launch three new smartphones under the Galaxy A lineup on April 10. The highlight of the event will be the alleged Galaxy A90. According to previous leaks and speculations, it will have a bezel less screen with no notch or hole punch in sight. In a fresh leak on Chinese social networking website Weibo, a user has listed what could be the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy A90. The leak claims the smartphone will be launched as the A80 in China.

    Galaxy A90

    The leak claims the design of the Galaxy A90 will provide users with a refreshing feeling when held. According to the post, it will measure 76.5 x 165.0 x 9.0mm and will weigh 219g. The smartphone features a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. As mentioned above, there will be minimal to no bezels around the display. Samsung is expected to use a New Infinity display for the device. For biometrics and security, the handset will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

    The leak alleges Galaxy A90 runs on the Snapdragon 7150 Octa-core SoC. This chipset is unannounced as of yet and is speculated to be an upgrade over the Snapdragon 710/712. The highlight of the smartphone is expected to be its camera mechanism. It will feature a triple camera setup, consisting of an f/2.0 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; combined with an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP sensor and a tertiary Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. The camera adopts a pop-up, rotary design which will let it capture images from the front and the back.

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    In terms of battery, the Galaxy A90 is expected to be powered by a 3700mAh cell with support for 25W fast charging. Furthermore, the smartphone will also feature a new technology for the company. It will forego the traditional earpiece and rely on bone conduction to produce sound from the handset’s screen. While the pricing of the device is not known, it is expected to be priced below Rs. 30,000.

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