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Moto G7 Power To Go On Sale In India Today, Specs And Price

Shortly after announcing the latest Moto G7 lineup in Brazil, Motorola is going live with the sale of their Moto G7 Power in India. The smartphone will be available February 15 onwards, and it can be purchased via Motorola partnered offline stores or online via Flipkart. The reported price for the same is Rs. 13,999. Possibly, the device could be sold for the same price on Flipkart, but nothing can be confirmed as of now. The Motorola Moto G7 Power will be available in a single 4GB+64GB variant. The device is available in a single colour option which is Ceramic Black.

Specifications

The Moto G7 Power weighs 193g, owing to a massive 5,000 mAh battery which is the highlight of this device. Motorola claims that the battery can last for 3 full days on a single charge. Although the rear of the device is made out of plastic, it looks elegant. It has a 6.2 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone features the classic wide notch.

Also Read: Motorola P40 To House Samsung’s Exynos 9610 Chipset & 48 MP Rear Camera

The Moto G7 Power packs the Snapdragon 632 chipset which is coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The fingerprint sensor is rear mounted and embedded in the Motorola Logo. The smartphone features a single primary camera with a 12MP (f/2.0) sensor and a front facing 8MP (f/2.2) camera sensor. Moto G7 also has support for fast charging and it comes with a 15W charger. The device will run on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box.

February 15, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A10, A30 & A50 Complete Specs Sheet Leaked

Samsung is ready to unveil the next iteration in its A series this year. We already know that Samsung is launching the Galaxy S10 lineup on February 20. As per sources, full specifications and details of the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 are available now. Read on to find out more about the much-awaited A series.

Samsung Galaxy A10 Specifications

The Galaxy A10 will be available with a plastic body, and a 6.2-inch Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution. The device will have a 5 MP front facing camera, and a 13 MP primary camera. The phone will pack the Exynos 7884B chipset with an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz. The handset will have 3GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy A10 will not have a fingerprint sensor, so it will rely on Face Unlock and older security mechanisms. The device will have dual SIM card slots, with a dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone will be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery. Surprisingly, the Galaxy A10 will ‘still’ retain a micro USB port. The phone’s dimensions are 155.6×75.6×7.94 mm, and the A10 will launch in 2 colours, Black & Gold.

Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A30 will sport a glossy plastic body, with a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display and a full HD+ resolution. The phone boasts of an Infinity-U design and the Always-on display. The Galaxy A30 will have a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture. As for the front camera, the device will have a 16 MP (f/1.9) selfie shooter. The camera on the device will also support a ton of other features like AR Stickers, Background Blur & Pro Lighting. The device will run on the Exynos 7904 chipset, with an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz. The device will be launched in two variants, a 3GB+32GB version, and a 4GB+64GB variant.

The Samsung Galaxy A30 will feature memory expansion up to 512GB, a similar dual SIM card slot to the Galaxy A10 and a USB Type-C port. The smartphone will pack a 4,000 mAh battery, and will also support 15W fast charging. Unlike the A10, the Samsung Galaxy A30 will have a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and Bixby support. The device measures 158.5×74.5×7.7 mm, and will be available in three colours, Black, Blue & White.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is the top variant out of the three devices in the new A series. The highlighting feature of this smartphone will be its in-display fingerprint sensor, which is the norm for any high-end smartphone these days. It will have a triple camera setup on the back, and a 25 MP front facing selfie camera. The triple camera setup would consist of a 25MP main sensor with f/1.7 aperture, a 5MP depth sensor, and an 8MP fixed-focus ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture.

The Galaxy A50 will be kitted with the Exynos 9610 chipset, and will be available in two different variants, a 4GB RAM+64GB version and a 6GB RAM+128GB variant. It will have similar features to the Samsung Galaxy A30.

Also Read: Samsung Teases The Launch Of Its Foldable Phone

The detailed spec sheet of the Galaxy A series is given below

February 15, 2019
LG G8 ThinQ’s OLED Display Can Be Used As A Speaker, Details & Specs

With the anticipation of the new LG G8 ThinQ building up, the company has confirmed that the LG G8 ThinQ will sport CSO (Crystal Sound OLED) technology. CSO uses the smartphone’s display as an audio amplifier to produce sound, which means you don’t necessarily have to place your ear near the speaker. The LG G8 ThinQ will be unveiled at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2019 this month.

About CSO

Basically, the entire OLED display of the device acts as a diaphragm, so the entire screen will vibrate to produce sound. In case you switch your phone to speakerphone mode, however, the sound will be produced through the speakers at the bottom. LG claims that this technology can work perfectly in smartphones, the same way it worked in LG TVs. Crystal Sound OLED technology boosts every musical note you hear while improving sound clarity at the same time. Also, the device has the capability to generate dual channel audio by using the bottom speaker & the display together.

Features

LG is using Meridien to deliver high quality audio via the LG G8 ThinQ. In addition to this, the LG G8 ThinQ will have support for DTS:X 3D surround sound as well as Hi-Fi Quad DAC. Using Quad DAC, you can listen to high quality sound which is very close to the original sound. Interestingly, the smartphone has Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) so that you can listen to studio quality recordings of your favourite music. Like the LG G7 ThinQ, the G8 will pack a Boombox Speaker too.

Specifications & Expected Price

The leaked renders of the LG G8 ThinQ were received with mixed emotions, but nonetheless, the phone will sport a dual-rear camera module with a front camera that has support for 3D facial recognition. The LG G8 has a glossy back panel with a fingerprint sensor placed just below the camera setup. The device will be powered by a 3,400 mAh battery, and will have a 6.1 inch display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Also Read: This Is What The Samsung Foldable Smartphone With Dual Display Will Look Like

The price of the handset hasn’t been confirmed as of now, but it is supposed to be priced around $ 900 at its launch. We’ll have to wait for the MWC to get complete details regarding the LG G8 ThinQ.

February 14, 2019
Redmi To Launch The Note 7 In India On February 28

Redmi has finally confirmed the launch date for the Redmi Note 7 in India. The phone will be launched on February 28. This news comes after Redmi India’s official Twitter account confirmed the news and the date of the launch. It has also started sending out media invites for the launch event. The company has also been teasing the launch of the phone for a while now on social media.

Redmi Note 7 was launched in January in China after Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi to become an independent brand. It is the first device by Redmi after it became independent. It is a budget device with a standout feature, it has a 48MP main camera.

Redmi Note 7 Specifications

The Redmi Note 7 is a budget device from Redmi. Featuring a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS display with a waterdrop notch. It has Gorilla Glass 5 for protection against scratches. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset with an option of 3GB, 4GB or 6GB of RAM. Storage options also include a 32GB and 64GB variants. The device features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The standout feature is the dual camera set up at the back featuring a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.8 aperture. This is also paired with a 5MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a 13MP selfie camera embedded in the notch. This is all powered by a 4000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 support. There is also a USB Type-C port on the device, which is rarely seen in a budget device.

Also read: Instagram Hit By Internal Bug, Celebrities Lose Millions Of Followers

The Redmi Note 7 has been launched in China for the starting price of 999 yuan (Rs 10,500) for the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The model with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage sells for 1199 yuan (Rs 12,400)while one with 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage retails for 1399 yuan(Rs 14,500). There is also no confirmation on which variants Redmi will bring to the Indian market.

February 14, 2019
Xiaomi Mi 9 Full Specs and Images Leak Before Launch

Xiaomi will launch its next flagship, the Mi 9 on February 20 in China. The phone will also be shown off at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona on February 24. But even before its launch, the final images and specifications of Xiaomi’s latest and greatest has leaked online. This confirms the previous speculations about the device and also confirms what the device will look like.

The Mi 9 will be a successor to the Mi 8 launched last year. The Mi series by Xiaomi has always been about providing flagship level specifications at a mid-range price. This year too, the Mi 9 is expected to bring out some features that are mainly seen in expensive smartphones.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications

The Mi 9 will be a flagship device, so it is naturally expected to be riddled with features and specs like it. The Mi 9 will reportedly feature a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It will be protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It will be run on the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC and will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There may be a variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the works. The Mi 9 will have a fingerprint sensor embedded in the display.

The optics will be taken care of by three sensors at the back. These will include a 48MP, one 12MP and also a Time Of Flight(TOF) sensor. The selfie camera will be a 25MP sensor. It will feature NFC and will support 27W fast charging and Quick Charging 4+ by making use of the Type-C port provided. The device will have the latest version of Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top. It will all be powered by a 3500mAh Battery. According to reports, there is also a version with 5G support that may be announced at the event.

Also read: Motorola P40 To House Samsung’s Exynos 9610 Chipset & 48 MP Rear Camera

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be launched on February 20 in China. The pricing and availablity in India isn’t known yet, but early estimates suggest that the Mi 9 could start around CNY 2,999. This would mean that the device may cost around Rs. 30,000 if it ever arrives in India.

February 14, 2019
This Is What The Samsung Foldable Smartphone With Dual Display Will Look Like

Previously, a teaser video was released, indicating the fact that Samsung is ‘maybe’ working on a dual sided smartphone. Speculations rose around the fact that if the display is on the outside of the phone housing, it’s not a foldable smartphone at all.

https://youtu.be/1KIKaS2221I

The text in the teaser video actually seemed to ‘curl around’ something. A freshly published patent reveals more about the kind of Galaxy Smartphones Samsung is working on.

About The Patent

Samsung has a design patent published at the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), which is titled as an ‘Electronic Device’. The patent shows a smartphone that has two separate display parts, and apparently can be folded. The smartphone has very thin sides with an edge-to-edge display, which gives it a very elegant look, especially when the device is folded.

Design & Features

For mobility, the device can be folded so that the display gets shifted to the inside. This will ensure the protection of the display, as the screen won’t be scratched or broken while carrying the device. According to your convenience, the smartphone can be folded all the way back, so that you can use one single display just like a regular smartphone.

Images from the design patent show enough space at the front to house a selfie camera. The rear of the smartphone has a dual camera setup which is vertically positioned. Interestingly, the Samsung smartphone also features a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Everyone is eagerly waiting for a device like this which could combine elegance and mobility into one single foldable smartphone. Samsung may or may not release any information about its foldable device anytime soon, but if it does so, we’ll have to wait for the MWC 2019 for that.

Also Read: Samsung Patents Smart Mirror TV, A Mirror & Television As One

The design patent of the Samsung foldable smartphone can be seen here

February 14, 2019
Nubia Sends Out Invites For The Wearable Phone Launch

Nubia earlier confirmed that it will launch a flexible device at the Mobile World Congress(MWC) on February 25. More details about the device have surfaced as Nubia has sent out invites for the event. The event will see the launch of the Nubia Alpha, a foldable wearable phone that can be tied around the wrist.

The event’s uses a tagine “Flex your Life”. It also shows a device with a flexible display. It wasn’t clear what kind of flexible device we could expect, earlier when Nubia made the announcement, but the graphic on the official invitation resembles the shape of a display. The Nubia announcement shows up after companies like Samsung and Huawei have already announced that they will showcase a foldable smartphone at the MWC. Those announcements will both arrive before the Nubia event.

Nubia Alpha: The Future?

The Nubia Alpha was shown as a concept back in August. It was a smart wearable that can be tied around a wrist. Nubia didn’t reveal anything about the device and it wasn’t even available to be tried out back then. But it seems that the company is ready with the device and it may be available soon. While the specs of it aren’t known, the Alpha in the trailer looks like a smartphone on the wrist, making the use of a tall, flexible OLED display for its flexible needs. It might also have a Type-C port for charging and a single camera on the front.

Also read: LG G8 ThinQ Images Leaked

The device may end up looking different than what was shown at the IFA as it was a concept back then. The flexible wearable idea looks to make a compelling case for flexible smartphones and may end up actually proving to be useful. The pricing and availablity of the Nubia Alpha isn’t known yet, but we won’t have to wait long to find out more about the device.

February 14, 2019
Motorola P40 To House Samsung’s Exynos 9610 Chipset & 48 MP Rear Camera

After launching the Moto G7 series lineup, Motorola is gearing up for the launch of their next series of smartphones. As per sources, the Motorola P40 is next in line to launch in the arena. The successor to 2018’s Motorola P30, the smartphone is expected to be powered by Samsung’s Exynos chipset. In addition to this, the device will also house a 48 MP primary camera & a punch hole display.

Expected Specifications

As mentioned before, The Motorola P40 will pack Samsung’s very own 10nm Exynos 9610 octa-core SoC. The device will probably be available in three different RAM & storage options, most likely in 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. The Moto smartphone will sport a 48 MP primary camera.

Design And Features

Sources say that the Motorola P40 will have a punch hole display design, with a single front camera. Since the P30 was an Android One device, we can expect the same offering from the Motorola P40. The smartphone is also rumoured to support NFC technology, unlike the P30.

Also Read: Moto Z4 Play To Have A 48MP Camera And Snapdragon 675 Chipset

The Motorola P40 is expected to pack a 3,500 mAh battery, and the handset may be available in two different colours, Blue and Gold. There is no concrete information regarding the device’s launch as of now. The Motorola P30 was exclusively launched in China, but hopefully, we can see it’s upcoming successor making its way into the global market under the Motorola One branding.

February 13, 2019
LG G8 ThinQ Images Leaked

We already know that LG is launching the G8 ThinQ at the Mobile World Congress (MWC). Ahead of the event, fresh renders of the G8 ThinQ have been revealed by leakster Evan Blass, which show the smartphone from all angles.

The LG G8 ThinQ Render & Design

The front render of the phone gives it an uncanny resemblance to the LG G7 ThinQ smartphone. The display is equipped with a notch, which, again, resembles the notch of the G7. However, the phone has clearly distinguishable thinner side bezels than it’s predecessor. The G8 ThinQ has a glass back, featuring a horizontal dual-camera setup, unlike the G7 ThinQ’s vertical camera module.

The smartphone houses a rear fingerprint sensor, with the G8 ThinQ branding just below it. The handset retains the 3.5 mm headphone jack, which lies just next to the USB Type-C port. The left side of the G8 ThinQ houses the volume rockers and a button with dedicated Google Assistant support. The right side of the smartphone holds the power button.

Expected Specifications

The G8 ThinQ may have a 6.1 inch OLED display and might offer a QHD+ resolution at 3120 x 1440 px. It is possible that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The smartphone may or may not be available in different variants, but it is sure to have 6 GB RAM and 128 gigs of internal storage for one of its variants. The LG G8 ThinQ is expected to pack a 3,400 mAh battery, with Android 9 Pie powering the device.

Launch Date & Price

Also Read: LG G8 To Feature 3D Face Unlock System

The LG G8 ThinQ will probably be announced on February 28 at the Mobile World Congress 2019, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain. According to sources (mentioned below), the device may release in the US on March 22, and will be priced around $900. The G8 is expected to launch in Canada with a price tag of $1,999 CAD.

February 13, 2019
Xiaomi Mi 9 Will Launch In China On February 20

Xiaomi shared an image on its Weibo account yesterday, which indicated that an important announcement regarding a new smartphone is on the line. A lot of people expected the device to be the new Mi 9. Even though the poster didn’t reveal a lot of information, it pointed towards a time of 10.00 a.m. While keeping things interesting, they used an all-black image of a digital alarm clock from MIUI.

Launch Information

As of today, Xiaomi has announced that they will host a launch event for the Mi 9 on February 20. The Mi 9 will be a flagship device, and Xiaomi Executives are claiming that the smartphone is the best looking handset from Xiaomi so far. They also claim that the device will be very powerful in terms of performance, which we’ll have to see when the device gets launched.

Expected Specifications

Previous reports indicate that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, with an octa-core CPU. The phone’s performance can be analyzed from its Geekbench score, which showed up back in January. The Mi 9 racked up a single-core score of 3158 and a multi-core score of 11174 points.

The device is also expected to support 27W fast charging, and it will probably run Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box, with MI’s custom UI on top. The smartphone may have a triple-camera setup (arranged vertically) to compete with the other smartphones in the category. A 48 MP + 12 MP + 3D ToF camera setup may be revealed to us in the end after all. The phone is speculated to sport a 6.4 inch display, with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Mi 9 may be powered by a 3,500 mAh battery.

Also Read: Xiaomi Speaks Out Loud About Its Foldable Smartphone

All these features hint towards the fact that Xiaomi is looking to compete aggressively in the mid-budget phone segment. The Chinese brand is going up against brands like Motorola, Honor, and Samsung. And looking at Xiaomi’s position in the market right now, it’s a risk-worthy step to take.

February 13, 2019
Google Is Working On A Modular Smartphone Again

Google suspended the overly ambitious Project ARA in 2016, putting the dream of getting a fully modular smartphone to rest. Since then, we have seen smartphone makers try and recreate modularity and to an extent, they have succeeded too. Motorola launched the Moto Mods in 2016 as a way to attach accessories to improve the functionality of the smartphone. Now fresh patents filed by Google show that they are also working on a similar project to make a smartphone fully modular.

The patent was filed at the World Intellectual Property Organization or WIPO and was published on January 31, 2019. The patent is titled “MODULAR DEVICE AND METHODS THEREFOR”. This could mean that the next Google device may arrive with the option for modularity.

Google And Project ARA

When Google acquired Motorola, it used its patents to develop a modular smartphone concept. This eventually gave birth to Project ARA in 2014. It focussed on arranging the essential components of smartphones in modules or blocks. The idea was to replace the modules for better ones whenever an update was required. The project was short lived and was finally shelved in 2016. When Google finally sold Motorola to Lenovo, it kept most of the patents with themselves. Motorola, under Lenovo, launched Moto Mods in 2016 which was another idea on making smartphones modular.

It is completely possible that the concepts we are seeing in the patents once belonged to Motorola. Now that Google is has filed a patent for a modular technology in a smartphone, it might mean that a device in the near future may include this concept. A patent doesn’t necessarily translate into a finished product or a promise of there ever being one. It would just mean that Google is toying with the idea and it may make it to a consumer product in the future.

Also read: Full Spec Sheet Of The Galaxy S10 Series Leaks

But an idea like this is still exciting to look at. Maybe Google will eventually release a foldable smartphone or maybe it will get shelved again like its predecessor. But the fact that a shelved project is being experimented with again, makes it exciting and worth looking forward to.

You can view the patent listing by Google here.

February 13, 2019
Full Spec Sheet Of The Galaxy S10 Series Leaks

On February 20, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 lineup at its Unpacked event. This is the tenth anniversary of the Galaxy ‘S’ series so the devices are expected to be riddled with innovative features. There have been leaks here and there but now we finally have everything in one place. A spec sheet containing all the final, detailed specs of the Galaxy S10 series has been leaked reportedly. This confirms most of the already known details and gives us a lot of new information about the Galaxy S10 series

At the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to announce three devices. These three devices will be the Galaxy S10e, the Galaxy S10, and the Galaxy S10+. The devices will be the next flagships of the Korean smartphone maker and are expected to employ a lot of world’s first in technology.

Galaxy S10e

via @evleaks

The Galaxy S10e will be the cheapest, entry-level device of the three. According to the spec sheet, The S10e features a 5.8-inch Infinity-O display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. The display technology is called Dynamic AMOLED HDR+. Gorilla Glass 5 is used to protect the display from scratches and falls. It will feature a side mounted fingerprint sensor that may double as a power button. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9820 depending on the region. The listing only mentions Exynos 9820, so the leak may be from outside of North America.

In terms of optics, the S10e will have dual cameras on the back. These cameras will be 12MP (f/1.5-2.4) and 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lenses. The selfie camera will be a 10MP (f/1.9) one. The device will be available in two variants, one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and another one with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The S10e will also be available in four colors at launch. These colors will be Prism White, Prism Green, Prism Black and Canary Yellow. The pricing of the device is expected to start around Rs. 50,000.

Galaxy S10

The regular S10 sits between the S10e and the more premium S10+. The device will feature a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED HDR+ Infinity-O display with a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. It will have Gorilla Glass 6 for protection. The device also may run on the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9820 depending on the region. It will be the world’s first phone to have an ultrasonic In-Display fingerprint scanner. It will also feature 3D face scanning for unlocking the device.

In terms of optics, the Galaxy S10 will feature triple cameras at the back. These cameras will be a 12MP (f/1.5-2.4) sensor combined with a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto camera and the third will be a 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera. For selfies, the device will have a 10MP (f/1.9) front camera. The device will be available in two variants. One with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage and another with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. There will be three colors for the device. They will be Prism White, Prism Green and Prism Black. Pricing for the S10 might start around the Rs 65,000 mark.

Galaxy S10+

The Galaxy S10+ will be the most expensive of the three. It features a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED HDR+ Infinity-O display with a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. It will also have Gorilla Glass 6 for protection. The S10+ will also, either feature the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9820 depending on the region. Along with the S10, it will have an ultrasonic In-Display fingerprint scanner and a 3D face recognition.

The device will also have a triple camera set up on the back which will be the same as the S10. The front will be different though. The S10+ will feature a dual camera setup on the front. These will be a combination of a 10MP (f/1.9) lens with an 8MP (f/2.2) camera. The device will be available in Three variants. Which will be one with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, another with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage and a limited edition version with 12GB RAM and a whopping 1TB storage. The standard variants will be available in the same colors as the S10, but the limited edition will add a ceramic black and a ceramic white to the mix. The S10+ is expected to start at around Rs 75,000.

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These devices will all feature wireless charging and will be IP68 water and dust resistant. The devices will be the first in the world to feature 4k recording on the front camera. The Galaxy S10 series already looks like a monumental change over the Galaxy S9. Samsung is also expected to start taking pre-orders soon after the unveiling.

February 13, 2019
Samsung Teases The Launch Of Its Foldable Phone

Samsung will launch a plethora of devices at the Unpacked event on February 20 in San Fransisco. There were many leaks and rumors that the foldable Galaxy device might make an appearance at the event but we now finally have official confirmation. Samsung Mobile’s official twitter handle has shared a video confirming that the Galaxy F, as it’s rumored to be called, will be announced alongside the Galaxy S10 series.

The future of mobile will unfold on February 20, 2019. #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/MHvwrt7Rf4
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 11, 2019

The Foldable Galaxy smartphone has been long rumored to have the name Galaxy F. The F might stand for ‘Fold’ here. The device was last shown off at the Samsung Developer Conference in November last year. And while Samsung didn’t show how the device looks, we saw that it bent inwards. This is unlike the Royole FlexPai, which has an outward bend.

The video shows Korean text on the screen and then the words “The Future Unfolds” appear, followed by the date. This doesn’t need much explanation that the choice of words and the animations used, prove that it is indeed about a foldable smartphone. We got a glimpse of how the device is going to look like in a teaser video shared by Samsung a few days ago.

Samsung Galaxy F Specifications

The Galaxy F, as it’s rumored to be called, will be an alternate flagship device for Samsung. It will reportedly feature two displays. One will be a 7.3 inches Super AMOLED one with a 2152 x 1536 px resolution. The second display may be a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED one. The device will run on the Snapdragon 855 combined with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It may have dual cameras on the front and the back, details of which are unknown.

Also read: OnePlus Will Showcase A 5G Smartphone At MWC 2019

Due to its thin profile and foldable nature, the device will reporedly be powered by two 3100mAh batteries. The device will run on a version of Android Pie optimized for foldable devices. The device will also be the most expensive Samsung has ever made, expected to be available the $1700 price tag. Samsung is expected to make this device available for sale later this year.

February 12, 2019
Xiaomi Speaks Out Loud About Its Foldable Smartphone

In the month of January, a Senior Xiaomi executive shared a video of an intriguing device on the Chinese social media website, Weibo. The video demonstrates a distinctive smartphone that unfolds into a large screen tablet. Unlike foldable smartphone concepts and patents from OEMs like Samsung and LG, the Xiaomi device has a unique handling mechanism. While the hands-on video of the smart device was turning a lot of heads the company executives maintained a silent vow. The Global PR team of the company has now shared an official statement that addresses the innovative device.

Xiaomi’s Addressal

The Xiaomi PR team addresses the uncommon double folding smartphone as its newest innovation. The press release reveals that the foldable screen of the futuristic device has been co-developed by Xiaomi and its supply chain partner. The company claims that except for the foldable screen, its software adaptation, folding mechanism, and design has been independently developed in-house. The letter notifies that Xiaomi has conducted extensive research while developing a robust folding mechanism for the upcoming device. It also states that this modern feat is indeed a product of individual contribution from each segment of the industrial chain.

Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone Design and Launch Date

The double folding smartphone from Xiaomi has a striking look with thin bezels on all sides. The device when in its folded state is pocketable and easy to carry like any conventional smartphone. However, as soon as the foldable screen on its either side is unfolded it transforms into a large screen tablet. This aspect of the device opens up a whole new world of possibilities what a portable device can deliver.

Also Read: Nokia 9 Leaked Through Android Enterprise Listing

Unluckily, Xiaomi has not revealed the launch date of the double folding smartphone. Though it is likely that the company publically showcases such a device at the upcoming MWC which is scheduled for 25-28 February.

You can read the full letter below.

Xiaomi’s Global PR Team official statement: The double folding smartphone is the latest innovation by Xiaomi. One of the key components of the phone, the flexible folding screen, is co-developed by Xiaomi and its supply chain partner. Aside from the screen, its design, folding mechanism and MIUI adaptation are independently developed by us.

Xiaomi is first in the world to present a double folding smartphone and has conquered the technical challenges posed in its three different form factors – double folded, single folded, and tablet form. Prior to finding the best solution, Xiaomi has conducted extensive research and experiments to develop a robust folding mechanism that will allow the flexible screen to withstand mechanical stress.

Each innovation is the result of joint, cumulative R&D efforts from supply chain partners and the device manufacturer. It is misguided to think a folding screen can be easily turned into a folding smartphone without significant breakthroughs in technology. Each segment of the industrial chain has its unique contribution. Xiaomi believes that innovative products and great user experience are made possible with sound collaboration and participation from all parties.

February 12, 2019
OnePlus Will Showcase A 5G Smartphone At MWC 2019

The Mobile World Congress or MWC will kick off on the 25th of February 2019. This years show is primarily focused on 5G. 5G has also been the focus of the tech industry since mid 2018. This year however, there may finally be devices that will support the fifth generation of mobile networks aka 5G.

OnePlus, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, had promised to release a 5G enabled device in 2019. And OnePlus has confirmed that a prototype will be available to try and experience the future of mobile networks.

OnePlus’s statement reads:

OnePlus, at Qualcomm’s booth (Hall 3 Stand 3E10), invites all to connect and communicate with our community over a 5G network. Attendees will also be able to experience the capabilities of 5G gaming on a OnePlus 5G prototype. Keep an eye out for the limited-edition Qualcomm x OnePlus pin badge, only available at the OnePlus stand

OnePlus 5G Device, What We Know?

This OnePlus 5G device will not just be a prototype, OnePlus plans on releasing the device in a few months. The device will have some flagship level specifications. It would feature the Snapdragon 855 and the Qualcomm X50 chip to support 5G networks. The device may also be a little thick, as the 5G modem requires more space inside. OnePlus said last year that this device will not be the OnePlus 7, but rather a separate series altogether, so it may not be available in high volumes, and ,ay just end up being a limited edition device.

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The OnePlus 5G prototype that will be showcased. may not end up being the final product that will launch later this year. The device will also be considerably more expensive. The cost of equipping a smartphone with 5G capable chips is expensive at this point so expect a US $200 to US $300 ( roughly Rs. 14000 to Rs. 20,000) difference in the price. This would mean the Indian price of the OnePlus 5G smartphone may be around Rs. 60,000.

February 12, 2019