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  • Nokia 9 Leaked Through Android Enterprise Listing

    Nokia 9 Leaked Through Android Enterprise Listing

    The next Nokia flagship, the Nokia 9 has been leaked into oblivion. The smartphone has been much anticipated, mostly due to its Penta-camera setup. It was earlier leaked then announced that the smartphone will make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress or MWC 2019 in Barcelona this month. But more details about the device hadn’t been confirmed. That was until now. The official Android Enterprise listing has seemingly confirmed the existence of the  Nokia 9.

    The Android Enterprise listing also confirmed some of the specifications of the device and how the device is going to look like, at least from the front. The listing seems to have been taken down now. This is the first time an official listing has been found. This confirms the fact that the launch of the device is imminent.

    Nokia 9 Specifications

    The Nokia 9 is the newest flagship by the legendary brand. According to Android Enterprise listing, It will feature a 6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2960 x 1440 px. There will be no notch or punch hole in sight, due to the bezels on the top and bottom. Under the hood, the device will have a Snapdragon 845 SoC, which is a year old at this point. What is surprising is the existence of 4GB of RAM with 128GB of Storage. This refutes the earlier leaks claiming the device will have more RAM. However, there is a possibility that there will be a variant with more RAM and storage. The device will have Android 9 Pie with Android One certification on board.

    The highlight of the phone will be the five cameras at the back. It was reported last year that Light and Nokia are working on a multiple camera setup for smartphones. This seems to be it, with the Nokia 9 having the advantage of Light’s computational photography. The lenses and their specs are unknown at this point, but there is a 41MP or higher sensor expected in the device. One interesting feature will be the introduction of the In-Display Fingerprint scanner in the Nokia 9. The phone will also support NFC for mobile payments.

    Also read: Google Pixel 3A Spotted On Geekbench

    The Nokia 9 is expected to be followed by a 5G equipped, Snapdragon 855 featuring model later this year. The pricing is not known yet, but expect the device to have a high price tag. The smartphone is expected to arrive in India a few weeks after the official launch at MWC.

  • Nubia Might Show Off Its Foldable Smartphone At MWC 2019

    Nubia Might Show Off Its Foldable Smartphone At MWC 2019

    The Mobile World Congress is one of the biggest technology events that happen all year. Many companies get a chance to show off their next revolutionary idea or concept. This year too at MWC 2019 in Barcelona, it is expected that the focus will all be on two things. One is 5G and the other is Foldable smartphones. It is all but confirmed that Samsung and Huawei will showcase their foldable phones at the event. But there is another company that is now confirmed to make an entry as well. Nubia, the Chinese smartphone maker is all set to showcase a foldable smartphone.

    Nubia started as a ZTE subsidiary, became an independent company a while ago. The official account of Nubia Smartphones sent out a tweet saying “Flex Your Life”. It is not clear what the brand will showcase at the event, but it may be the Nubia Alpha shown off at IFA last year. It may be that the device is an entirely new product altogether which we currently don’t know much about. There hasn’t really been a leak for a foldable smartphone Nubia is working on, so it may be only the Alpha at the event.

    Nubia Foldable Smartphone Specifications

    Nubia Showcased the Nubia Alpha last year at the IFA. The Alpha may or may not make it to the MWC this year. But the foldable smartphone is expected to be a flagship level device. The device is expected to have a Flexible-OLED display, which can fold into half at will. The smartphone may also run on the latest Snapdragon 855 coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. 

    Also read: Limited Edition Galaxy S10+ With 12GB RAM To Be Available On March 15th

    In terms of optics, Nubia could use a dual camera set-up on one side to function as a main and selfie camera. The Nubia foldable smartphone is also expected to be expensive. Rumors say that it can reach up to a price of $1000. Manufacturing of foldable smartphones is expensive and may have a high cost for the early adopters. The device may launch later this year with all the bugs ironed out.

  • Google Pixel 3A Spotted On Geekbench

    Google Pixel 3A Spotted On Geekbench

    Google Pixel is a range of consumer electronic devices developed by Google that run either Android or Chrome operating system. Late last year, the company launched its third iterations of the Pixel smartphones in the form of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Soon after the launch of the devices, the internet was flooded with news about affordable variants of the same. Previously a hands-on video of an unreleased Google device, allegedly the Pixel 3 Lite was exposed online. Unfortunately, that device has not seen the light of the day till now. Another low specced variant of the Google Pixel 3, the Pixel 3A has been spotted on Geekbench revealing its key specifications. 

    Google Pixel 3A Specifications 

    The Geekbench listing was first uploaded on 10 February and it clearly specifies the name of the device which is Google Pixel 3A. The device packs the ‘MSM8953’ SoC which is the codename for Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The chipset comprises of an Adreno 506 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU which has the base frequency of 1.8 GHz. 

    In terms of memory, the Google Pixel 3A has 2 GB of RAM which is likely to be paired with 32 GB or 64 GB of inbuilt storage. Like past Pixel smartphones, the upcoming device is also assumed to miss out on the option for memory expansion via an external card. Noteworthy, the Google Pixel 3A gets a single-core score of 732 points and a multi-core score of 3184 points.  Although the scores of the upcoming Google device seem unimpressive, it is noteworthy that Pixel smartphones run on vanilla Android and have no bloatware applications installed. Therefore, the device can work well in terms of real-world performance. 

    Google Pixel 3A Launch Date and Price

    Also Read: Limited Edition Galaxy S10+ With 12GB RAM To Be Available On March 15th

    Sadly, Google has not yet announced the launch date of the Pixel 3A. It is plausible that the company unveils the smartphone at its upcoming Google I/O event which is scheduled for 7-9 May. Going by the specifications of the device, it is expected to be priced between the US $ 300-400 price bracket. 

     

  • Limited Edition Galaxy S10+ With 12GB RAM To Be Available On March 15th

    Limited Edition Galaxy S10+ With 12GB RAM To Be Available On March 15th

    The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked events is just days away. The event is expected to be marked by the launch of the Galaxy S10 lineup. All the devices of the series have been leaked in their entirety. The device which we didn’t know much about was the Limited Edition Galaxy S10+. The device is expected to arrive with features like 12GB of RAM and 1TB of Internal Storage. But now, we finally have some more news. Samsung Philippines has started taking in pre-orders for the Limited Edition Galaxy S10+.

    The website doesn’t mention anything in detail, but just gives a silhouette of what the device will be like and also when it will be available. The phone has the words ‘Limited Edition’ written on it, so its not even a guess at this point. Samsung recently announced they’re making 1TB UFS chips for mobile devices, so we expect to see this new chip in the Limited Edition model. The device is said to be available on March 15.

    Samsung Galaxy S10+ Limited Edition

     

    The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will be the biggest and the most expensive variant of the Galaxy S10 series. The device will see a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960 x 1440 px. The device will have an Infinity-O display at the front, featuring two selfie cameras in the display. Under the hood, the device will pack a Snapdragon 855/ Exynos 9820 depending on the region. The Limited Edition Galaxy S10+ has 12GB of RAM and 1TB of Storage. The storage can further be expanded by up to 512GB. This would give the S10+ an effective capacity of 1.5TB.

    In terms of optics, the Galaxy S10+ will have a triple rear camera setup. It will comprise of a 16 MP (f/2.2) + 12 MP (f/1.5) + 12 MP (f/2.4) combination. The device will have two selfie cameras which will be a combination of 10 MP (f/1.9) + 8 MP (f/2.2) sensors. Also, The device will also have a 4100mAh battery and will have a ceramic back.

    Also read: New Google Chrome 72 Update, Lots Of New Features

    These specs are unlike anything that has existed before and looks like Samsung is also planning on playing the specification game this time around. The device will be the most expensive model of the series and will cost around $1700. India pricing could be almost Rs. 1,00,000. Samsung will obviously make a few of these so availability will be only for a limited time.

  • Full Specs Of The Galaxy S10 Plus Leak Before Official Announcement

    Full Specs Of The Galaxy S10 Plus Leak Before Official Announcement

    Korean Electronics Giant, Samsung will soon launch its 2019 flagship smartphone lineup. The upcoming devices will carry the Galaxy S10 branding and will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for 20 February and will be held in San Francisco, USA. The company is expected to launch four smartphones in the flagship lineup which include the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ and 5G-compatible Galaxy S10 X. The devices have been subjected to several leaks but a fresh leak has revealed all the technical specifications of the Galaxy S10+.

    via @evleaks

    Galaxy S10+ Specifications


    The specifications of the Galaxy S10+ were shared on Twitter (see source below). The device sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and HDR 10+ support. For protection against scratches and cracks, the display of the Galaxy S10 has Gorilla Glass 6.

    The Galaxy S10+, like the Galaxy A9, has a total number of five cameras. Out of which three are placed on the rear while the remaining two are placed on the front. The triple rear camera setup of the Galaxy S10+ is comprised of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor, an f/1.5 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor, and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor. The dual front camera setup of the device is housed in the Infinity-O notch which is comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 10 MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor.

    Under the hood, the Galaxy S10+ features the Exynos 9820 SoC which is constituted of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Mali G76 MP12 GPU. The phone is powered by a 4,100 mAh battery which is likely to support hi-speed charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1 Type-C port, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and NFC.

    Also Read: Google Maps Will Support Augmented Reality Navigation Soon

    In terms of memory and storage, the Galaxy S10+ has 512 GB of inbuilt UFS 2.1 storage and 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM that has a clock frequency of 2133 MHz. In addition to the 512 GB + 6 GB storage option, Samsung is also expected to offer the handset in several other options. Noteworthy, the device also has IP68 certification that makes it dustproof and resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes. 

     

  • Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e & S10+ Images Leaked

    Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e & S10+ Images Leaked

    The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and S10e have been in hype now for quite some time, and now the un-watermarked images of the devices have been leaked by leakster @EvLeaks.

    Samsung Galaxy S10+ : Specs And Impressions

    As it is clearly visible in the images, the Galaxy S10+ has a large edge-to-edge display. It has an Infinity-O notch, with an on-screen fingerprint sensor. The leaks clearly confirm the presence of dual front-facing cameras. The phone seemingly has a ceramic back, with Samsung’s branding on the same. The image shows a triple rear-camera setup. The camera module also holds the LED flash and Samsung’s Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) 

    The expected specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ are as follows :

    • Rear Triple Camera setup : 16 MP (f/2.2) + 12 MP (f/1.5) + 12 MP (f/2.4)
    • Dual Front Camera setup : 10 MP (f/1.9) + 8 MP (f/2.2)
    • 6.4-inch Super AMOLED with QHD+ resolution and HDR 10+ support
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection
    • Exynos 9820 SoC (Octa-core CPU + Mali-G76 MP12 GPU)
    • 4,100 mAh battery
    • Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and NFC.
    Samsung Galaxy S10: Specs And Impressions

    Similar to the S10+, the Galaxy S10 has a large edge-to-edge display, with a triple camera setup at the back. The back also houses the LED flash and the HRM. Also, the front of the device has a single selfie camera, housed in Infinity-O notch of the phone. The phone sports a ceramic back.  

    The expected specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S10 are as follows :

    • Rear Triple Camera setup : 16 MP (f/2.2) + 12 MP (f/1.5) + 12 MP (f/2.4)
    • Single Front Camera setup : 8 MP (f/1.7)
    • 6.1-inch Super AMOLED with QHD+ resolution and HDR 10+ support
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection
    • Exynos 9820 SoC (Octa-core CPU + Mali-G76 MP12 GPU)
    • 3,300 mAh battery
    • Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and NFC.
    Samsung Galaxy S10e : Specs And Impressions

    The Galaxy S10e, the youngest member of the new Galaxy S10 series has a similar design to the Galaxy S10+, as seen in the leaked images. It has the same edge-to-edge display and houses the Infinity-O notch. Unlike the S10+, the Galaxy S10e has a single selfie camera. The Samsung Galaxy S10e also has a ceramic back.

    The expected specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S10e are as follows :

    • Rear Dual Camera setup : 12 MP (f/1.5-2.4) + 12 MP telephoto lens
    • Single Front Camera setup : 8 MP (f/1.7)
    • 5.8 inches Super AMOLED display with an QHD + resolution
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 6 Protection
    • Exynos 9820 SoC (Octa-core CPU + Mali-G76 MP12 GPU)
    • 3,100 mAh battery
    • Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and NFC.

    Also Read : Schematic Layout Of Samsung Galaxy M30 Leaks

    The leaked images definitely look authentic. The phones will launch at Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is set for 20th February and will be held in San Francisco.

  • Apple Working On A Secret 5G Chip, Claims Patent

    Apple Working On A Secret 5G Chip, Claims Patent

    The MWC 2019 will kick off soon in Barcelona in a few days. It is expected that a lot of new and unique technologies will make an appearance. The technology that most people are excited about, is the introduction of 5G. It is expected to enable faster mobile data and improved connections over mobile. Most smartphone manufacturers also have promised a device that will support 5G. One company that hasn’t is Apple. It is expected that Apple is not attending the MWC 2019 nor will it launch a 5G device in 2019. But rumors have started to rise up again as a 5G technology patent by Apple has been leaked.

    Apple has been silent about its stance on 5G and iPhones that will eventually support it. Apple has been known to patiently wait until a technology achieves near perfection to implement it. But this patent leak proves that Apple is working on some 5G technology secretly and has named it ‘Apple Bald Eagle 5G’. The patent was filed earlier this month at the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property or BOIP.

    iPhones With 5G in 2019?

    Apple was earlier reported to skip the 5G hype bandwagon and wait until 2020 to implement it. It was attested to the fact that it would use Intel’s 5G modem in the 5G compatible iPhone. However, as Intel will not be able to supply the large number of Chips required by Apple, The implementation was expected to be pushed to 2020.  This patent leak suggests that Apple has been trying to make one on their own. This would also mean that Apple may be able to launch a 5G compatible iPhone in September 2019. 

    The description offered with the patent said ‘Mobile telecommunication network services’. Apple has used the logo of the American Flag and its national symbol, the Bald Eagle combined with Apple Logo. This may be due to the fact that Apple is an American company and may name its modem after the national symbol.

    Also read: Xiaomi Mi 9 Confirmed, Certified By The IMDA In Singapore

    Apple doesn’t implement a piece of technology until it has been perfected for use to the general audience. So even if Apple decides to wait out till 2020 for 5G, it may be for the best.

  • The Google Pixel 4 To Have Improved Dual SIM Support

    The Google Pixel 4 To Have Improved Dual SIM Support

    The Pixel series has been known for their stellar camera performance and stock Android. The Pixel series also has been called the iPhone of the Android world because of their simplicity. But last year, when the Apple iPhones were announced with Dual SIM connectivity in certain markets, Google had nothing similar to offer. Looks like this is all going to change as the Pixel 4 is reported to have improved Dual SIM functionality.

    The Pixel devices theoretically support Dual-SIM, when the Pixel 2 launched with eSIM in 2017. The phones have an in-built SIM and can take an additional SIM card separately. The problem with that was, that only one SIM could function at the same time. This made the feature rather useless.

    The Need For Dual SIM Devices

    Dual SIM has been one of the staple features of budgets smartphones in developing countries. It also has recently been making it to some flagships like the Huawei, Samsung and LG devices. The feature has recently made its way to the newest iPhones that were launched last year. It was available for users in countries like China and India. The feature used one eSIM and one nano-SIM card to function. 

    Dual SIM is a great feature for people who travel a lot, which makes great use for keeping one number for the place you’re traveling to. The feature has been already present for the longest time in almost every budget smartphone in India and China. It is great that companies like Apple and Google have finally started to give this feature their much needed importance. The feature saves a lot of hassle and saves the headache of carrying two devices. 

    Also read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 May Launch At Rs. 9,999 In India

    The Pixel devices are expected to launch in October, and with Android Q and Dual SIM on board, this already looks like a good upgrade over the Pixel 3. The new feature may also increase the price of the devices, making them more expensive.

     

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 May Launch At Rs. 9,999 In India

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 May Launch At Rs. 9,999 In India

    If we could pick one brand which made a huge impact on the Indian smartphone scene, it has to be Xiaomi for most of us. Because of the same reason, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is highly awaited at the moment by its fans in India. According to reports, the company will release the Redmi Note 7 at a budget-aggressive price of Rs. 9,999, which sounds very competitive. Read on to find out more.

    Specifications (Chinese variant)

    The Redmi Note 7 sports a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution. The smartphone has a waterdrop notch design, with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Besides that, the Redmi Note 7 has 2.5D curved glass, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device is powered by the Qualcomm octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC which runs at 1.8 GHz and supports the Adreno 512 GPU. Also, the phones are available in three different variants, a 3GB+32GB variant, a 4GB+64GB version and then a 6GB+64GB version. Storage is expandable via microSD. Furthermore, the device is expected to run Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box, with dual SIM connectivity.

    The Redmi Note 7 has a dual rear camera setup. It includes a 48MP (f/1.8) sensor, supports EIS, PDAF. Also, The device also has a 5MP secondary camera with an LED flash. As far as the front camera goes, the Redmi Note 7 has a 13 MP (f/2.0) camera with features like autofocus and AI beauty. More features include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Type-C connectivity, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, 4G LTE support and Bluetooth 4.2. The device packs a 4,000 mAh battery.

    Pricing And Release

    Also Read : Xiaomi Working On A Smartphone With A Quad-Edge Display

    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is expected to launch in India very soon. The Chinese counterpart of the phone was priced at 999 yuan, which roughly converts to about Rs. 10,500. The base version of the Redmi Note 7 may be priced at Rs. 9,999 at launch because Xiaomi is known for competing in this price segment. The smartphone is supposed to be launching in February itself, but nothing can be said for sure until an official announcement is made. If released in the sub-10k segment, the Redmi Note 7 will be a strong contender to the recently launched Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. Besides, there’s a strong niche in the market for budget phones right now. 

    Reports have however suggested that the launch will shift to March. This may change as Xiaomi races to grab the market against other competitors. 

     

  • Xiaomi Mi 9 Confirmed, Certified By The IMDA In Singapore

    Xiaomi Mi 9 Confirmed, Certified By The IMDA In Singapore

    Xiaomi is expected to release the Mi 9 soon. The Chinese manufacturer launches its flagship in the first quarter of the year, so the next flagship can come anytime soon. The Mi 9 rumors have been doing the rounds on the internet for quite some time. Leaks confirm that the Mi 9 exists and has been certified by the IMDA in Singapore.

    The Mi 9 was earlier reported to be designed by the same person who designed the Mi 6, Mi Liu. The smartphone is expected to be cutting edge and the best Xiaomi has ever made. The Mi series has always been about been about being value for money and offer top specs.

    Mi 9 Specifications

     

    The Xiaomi Mi 9 is expected to be a powerful flagship for 2019. The Mi 9 will have a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a notch on the front. The display will have a FullHD+ resolution. It will feature the Snapdragon 855 coupled with the Adreno 640 GPU. The smartphone may come in two versions, one with 6GB of RAM with 128GB storage and another with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage.

    It will feature fingerprint scanner under the display. The device is expected to have 3 cameras at the back, the specs of which are unknown at the moment. But there likely will be a 48MP sensor among them. The device will support fast wired charging, up to 27W.

    Also read: Schematic Layout Of Samsung Galaxy M30 Leaks

    There is no official announcement from the company regarding a launch date as of now, but expect the Mi 9 to release in a few months. The pricing, though not confirmed, could be around the $500 tag. The Mi 9 will go head to head with the next OnePlus flagship, reportedly called the OnePlus 7. Xiaomi may unveil the Mi 9 at MWC 2019 in Barcelona.

     

  • Schematic Layout Of Samsung Galaxy M30 Leaks

    Schematic Layout Of Samsung Galaxy M30 Leaks

    On 28 January 2019, Samsung announced an all-new series of smartphones, the Galaxy M. Prior to the official announcement of M-series, rumours claimed that the company will launch three devices which will include the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy 30. However, during the official unveiling, Samsung only announced two smartphones which are M10 and M20. Reportedly Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy M30 as well. The specifications of the device were previously shared of Twitter and a fresh leak has revealed its schematics layout. 

    Galaxy M30 Design

    The front of the Galaxy M30 has a large screen display with minimal bezels and an Infinity-V notch that houses a 16 MP selfie camera. Noteworthy, the leak claims that the smartphone has an AMOLED display which is an excellent feature. The right side of the handset is occupied by the volume rocker and power button while a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer sits on the bottom. 

    The rear side of the Galaxy M30 seems to be made out of plastic like its younger siblings, M10 and M20. The back of the device houses the company branding, fingerprint sensor and triple camera setup. The rear camera setup of the Galaxy M30 consists of triple 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP sensors and an LED flash.

    Samsung Galaxy M30 Specifications
    • Display: 6.38-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 2220 × 1080 px
    • Operating System: Samsung One UI, Android 9 Pie 
    • Processor: Exynos 7904 Soc, Octa-Core CPU
    • RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4x  
    • Storage: 64 GB 
    • Rear Cameras: 13MP (F1.9) + 5MP (F2.2 ) +5MP (F2.2), LED Flash 
    • Selfie Camera: 16MP (F2.0)
    • Security: Face Unlock + Fingerprint scanner 
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C  
    • Battery: 5,000mAh 
    • Dimensions:159mm x 75.1mm x 8.4mm
    • Weight: 175g 
    Galaxy M30 Price and Launch Date

    Also Read: AMD Has Launched The World’s First 7nm Based GPU, Radeon VII In India

    Although Samsung has not announced the launch date of the Galaxy M30, it is assumed to be launched before the end of Q1 of 2019. Going by the aggressive pricing of its younger siblings, the upcoming is expected to be priced below 15K.  

     

  • Xiaomi Working On A Smartphone With A Quad-Edge Display

    Xiaomi Working On A Smartphone With A Quad-Edge Display

    Xiaomi has been very successful lately. Its philosophy of giving great specs at an affordable price has resonated with the audience. But it is not really known to innovate, but rather is seen as a follower in technologies. But lately, Xiaomi is trying to catch up with some unique ideas of its own. Be it the Mi MIX 3’s manual slider and also the 48MP camera in the budget Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi is trying to differentiate itself. Patents filed by Xiaomi for a smartphone with a Quad-Edge display have been found.

    The patent was filed on February 5, at the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The patent shows a full screen smartphone with a dual camera on the back. The idea of edge screens was started by Samsung with its Note Edge. Today, the Galaxy S and the Note series is available with a Dual edge display.

     

    This patent shows a Quad-edge display, meaning display curved on all sides. This could mean that Xiaomi is working on a smartphone with this feature and also has figured out the technology.

    Xiaomi Smartphone With A Quad-Edge Display

    The patent images filed by Xiaomi show an all screen smartphone, without any buttons and just a Type-C port. There is no headphone jack, speaker or even an earpiece in sight. The smartphone could also be using the technology used in Meizu Zero or the Vivo Apex 2. The phone shows a dual camera at the back and no camera or fingerprint sensor in sight at the front. The fingerprint sensor can be embedded in the display. About the selfie camera, maybe Xiaomi has figured out how to put one inside the screen.

    Also read: AMD Has Launched The World’s First 7nm Based GPU, Radeon VII In India

    This patent looks great and if Xiaomi releases a smartphone like this one before anyone else, they would blow everyone’s mind. Xiaomi just needs to keep the price tag right.

  • Indian Smartphone Market Grew 10% In 2018. Xiaomi Still Maintains No. 1 Position

    Indian Smartphone Market Grew 10% In 2018. Xiaomi Still Maintains No. 1 Position

    The Indian smartphone market is a very competitive one. Being one of the biggest smartphone markets in the world, it is natural that everyone wants a piece of the pie. The problem with that is increased competition in the space. There are a lot of players competing in the market and everyone is trying to come out on the top. But according to research by a well-known analyst firm Canalys, the Indian smartphone market grew by 10% in 2018 over the previous year. The company that took the most advantage out of it, was Xiaomi, which claimed the No.1 spot in shipments.

    According to the research, Xiaomi saw shipments of around 41 million shipments over 25.7 in 2017. The brand saw its market share soar from 20.6 in 2017 to 29.9 last year. The second place is occupied by Samsung, with 35.4 million shipments in 2018. With that, Samsung saw its market share grow from 23.6 to 25.8 over the period of 2017-2018. Other players in the top 5 were Vivo, Oppo, and Micromax respectively.

    The Indian Smartphone Market In 2019

    India has become Xiaomi’s biggest market worldwide, bigger than China which is the home country of Xiaomi. In the fourth quarter of 2018, it shipped 9.4 million smartphones to China, and 10 million to India. Despite the global smartphone market decline of sales last year, the Indian smartphone market stayed unfazed, even managed to grow significantly in the time period. More growth is expected in 2019 for the Indian smartphone market.

    Also read: Moto G7 and G7 Plus Launched

    The ideology of providing more specs for a low price seems to have managed to resonate with the Indian audience. Canalys also expects that with the announcements of the Budget 2019 taken into consideration, more growth will be on the horizon as the disposable income will increase. According to the report, India now has 10% of the world’s smartphone market, up from 6% five years ago. It is one of the 6 markets out of the top 20 which saw positive full-term growth.

     

     

  • Essential’s Next Phone To Have Camera Under The Display

    Essential’s Next Phone To Have Camera Under The Display

    The Essential PH-1 was launched back in 2017. The phone was met with a lot of hype, particularly because the device promised Android the way it was meant to be. The device lacked any bloatware and was promised constant security updates. But due to the high asking price and underwhelming camera performance, the device was a major flop. It didn’t help that the phone got a bad critic rating at launch. But it seems that the next smartphone the brand will make would be revolutionary. Drawings from Essential show what could be the front camera and the fingerprint sensor under the display.

    Andy Rubin, the founder of Essential and Android, confirmed that the company will release a second smartphone soon. The smartphone may be called the Essential PH-2 as a mention of that was leaked on Reddit a few days ago. The device will be the second smartphone Essential will launch since its inception.

    Essential PH-2 Details

     

    Not much is known about the Essential’s next smartphone, which could be called the PH-2. The drawings suggest that the camera will be placed just like it was in the original Essential PH-1. The difference this time will be that it would be present under the display. Plans in drawings suggest the Essential Phone PH-2 concept with a camera and light sensor is hidden behind the display which can become semitransparent on command. In the drawings, a fingerprint sensor is mentioned in the home button of the on-screen navigation buttons.

    Also read: Motorola Launches The Moto G7 Play and G7 Power

    The PH-1 was one of the world’s first phones with a notch, and Essential managed to minimize that in its first attempt. There is no saying when the next version of the Essential Phone will hit the markets, but the company is expected to make a big announcement soon. Maybe Essential is planning something for the MWC 2019 that will be held later this month in Barcelona. 

  • Motorola Launches The Moto G7 Play and G7 Power

    Motorola Launches The Moto G7 Play and G7 Power

    Motorola at an event today in Brazil launched the G7 series. The devices are next in line in the super successful G-series of Motorola. The devices launched today are the G7 Play, G7 Power, G7 and the G7 Plus. G7 Play and the G7 Power are the budget options in the series. The devices offer a mix of modern design with display notches in every offering. All the devices in the Moto G7 series have fast charging support via USB Type-C.

    Moto G7 Play

    The G7 Play is the cheapest device in the G7 lineup. Measuring 147.3×71.5×7.99mm and weighing in at around 149g. The device has a plastic body instead of a glass one like in its older siblings. Featuring a 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with 1512 x 720 px resolution and a notch on the front. The device has an aspect ratio of 19:9. 

    Under the hood, The device has a Snapdragon 632 SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. G7 Play’s fingerprint sensor is embedded in the Motorola logo on the back. The phone has a single 13MP f/2.0 camera at the back and a single 8MP f/2.2 sensor on the front. G7 Play has a 3000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging via USB Type-C. The device has stock Android and runs on Android Pie. 

    The device supports Bluetooth 4.2 with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n on board. The phone features an all-new gesture system designed by Motorola. It also has face unlock and a water repellent coating. It will be available in two color options, Deep Indigo, and Starry Black. It will be available at a starting price of R$ 999 (Rs. 19,205).

    Moto G7 Power

    The Moto G7 Power sits right between the standard G7 and the lower end G7 Play. Measuring 159.4x76x9.3mm and weighing in at around 193g, the smartphone features a plastic build at the back. It has a 6.2 inch LTPS LCD display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and also features a standard notch on the front. The device also has an aspect ratio of 19:9. 

    Under the hood, The device runs on the Snapdragon 632 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Here too, The fingerprint sensor is embedded in the Motorola logo on the back. The device again has a single 12MP f/2.0 camera at the back with an 8MP f/2.2 sensor on the front. The highlight feature of the device will be the massive 5000 mAh battery which Motorola claims will last for 3 days. Moto G7 power supports fast charging via the 15W charger via USB Type-C. The device also runs on stock Android 9 Pie. 

    The device supports Bluetooth 4.2 with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n on board. The all new Moto actions with features like navigation gestures and face unlock are also available here. The device also has a water repellent coating. It will be available in a single Marine Blue color. The price of the device is R$ 1399 (Rs. 26,895).

    Also read: Moto G7 and G7 Plus Launched

    The Indian pricing and the release date of the devices aren’t confirmed yet. But they are expected to launch in the coming months.  

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