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Samsung Launches Budget Galaxy M10 & Galaxy M20 Smartphones In India
After a long wait, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy M-Series of smartphones in India which are focused toward the young millennials. The company claims that these smartphones are designed and developed while keeping Indian consumers in mind. Samsung has initially launched two smartphones which include the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. Both smartphones are laden with good features and have a modern design.

Samsung Galaxy M10

Out of the two newly launched smartphone, the Galaxy M10 is the more affordable and less feature-rich device. It has a 6.2-inch PLS TFT display with a small waterdrop notch up top and a pixel density of 1480 x 720 px. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery. Samsung has promised Android 9 updates with the One UI for both phones. For photography, the device has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP front sensor and dual f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP + f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP rear camera sensors. The device can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M10 packs the Exynos 7870 SoC which consists of and Octa-Core CPU and Mali T830 MP1 GPU. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and a bottom mounted Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer.

Samsung Galaxy M20

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is the more expensive and feature-rich out of the two newly launched devices. On the front of the device sits a 6.3-inch PLS LCD display with a pixel density of 2340 x 1080 px and a small waterdrop notch up top. The smartphone is powered by a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery which also supports fast charging. Like the Galaxy M10, it also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

The Galaxy M20 is kitted with an Exynos 7914 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali G71-MP2 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP front sensor and dual f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP + f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP rear camera sensors. It can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors. Connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, 4G VoLTE and a bottom mounted USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. For safely and securely unlocking the device it features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price

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Both the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 are priced aggressively are available in Blue colour option. The Galaxy M-Series smartphones will be exclusively available online via Amazon.in and Samsung’s official website. Pricing and storage option for the devices are as follows:
- Galaxy M10 2 GB + 16 GB: Rs. 7,990
- Galaxy M10 3 GB + 32 GB: Rs. 8,990
- Galaxy M20 3 GB + 32 GB: Rs. 10,990
- Galaxy M20 4 GB + 64 GB: Rs. 12,990
January 28, 2019
Samsung Will Now Use Eco-Friendly Materials For Its Packaging

Samsung Electronics on Sunday announced in a blog post that it would replace plastic packaging with Eco-Friendly materials. The company said that it will start taking steps this year to replace plastic packaging materials with paper and other environmentally sustainable elements.

In their blog post, Samsung wrote, “From the first half of 2019, the packaging used currently for Samsung’s products and accessories – ranging from mobile phones and tablets to home appliances – will be substituted with environmentally sustainable materials like recycled/bio-based plastics and paper.”

This makes Samsung one of the only companies to start an initiative like this one to help save the environment. The company also said that the plastic bags used to protect the surface of home appliances such as TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines as well as other kitchen appliances will be replaced with bags containing recycled materials and bioplastics, which are made from plastic wastes and non-fossil fuel materials like starch or sugar cane respectively.

“Samsung Electronics is stepping up in addressing society’s environmental issues such as resource depletion and plastic wastes,” said Gyeong-bin Jeon, head of Samsung’s Global Customer Satisfaction Center. “We are committed to recycling resources and minimizing pollution coming from our products. We will adopt more environmentally sustainable materials even if it means an increase in cost.” Samsung said in the post.

Samsung plans that by next year, it will only use Eco-Friendly packaging materials certified by forestry initiatives by next year. By 2030, Samsung aims to use 500 thousand tons of recycled plastics and collect 7.5 million tons of discarded products (both cumulative from 2009).

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Its great to see a big smartphone company stepping up to help the cause of the environment and start using Eco-Friendly materials for packaging and we hope that more companies join the cause and start an initiative like this on their own.

January 28, 2019
Oppo Is Working On A Smartphone With Punch-Hole Camera Claims Patent

Oppo is a company that has a track record of launching unconventional and unique smartphones. The company launched the Oppo N1 smartphone that had a swivel style camera module which could be used as both the front and rear cameras. Another strange smartphone that the company launched was the Oppo Find X that had a motorised concealing camera. A leaked patent claims that the company is readying a smartphone with an edge-to-edge display and a punch-hole selfie camera.

Oppo Patent Details

On 18 January 2019 Oppo was granted a patent by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) for a smartphone with an uncommon feature. The patent reveals a smartphone with a punch hole selfie camera and a high screen-to-body ratio display. Notably, Oppo has concealed the camera in a creative manner. As the lens acts as the icon for the camera application. The patent is sufficiently detailed to expose what the handset might actually look like.

The patent exhibits that the right side of the smartphone houses the SIM card slot and the power button while the volume rockers are placed on the left. The rear of the smartphone has a horizontally aligned dual camera setup and a fingerprint sensor. The bottom side of the device houses the USB Type-C port, loudspeaker grille, and 3.5 mm audio while the top houses the secondary microphone pinhole.

Punch-Hole Camera Revolution

Top smartphone manufacturers like Samsung and Huawei have already launched smartphones with punch hole selfie camera. The Samsung Galaxy A8s was the world’s first smartphone to have this type of camera which was followed by the Huawei Nova 4. Another smartphone manufacturer, Lenovo is soon expected to launch a smartphone with this feature. The highly anticipated Galaxy S10 lineup is also tipped to have this innovative functionality. Apparently, Oppo being a competitive company does not want to be left behind and is also readying a smartphone with this feature. Sadly details about the features and specifications of the Oppo smartphone are unavailable but the device is expected to launch soon.

Launch Date

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Although Oppo has not revealed the launch date of the smartphone with a punch hole selfie camera, it is expected to be unveiled at the MWC 2019 (Mobile World Congress) which is scheduled for 25-29 February.

January 28, 2019
Foldable Intel Smartphone, Converts To Large Tablet

Intel has finally patented a foldable smartphone which has three different display sections to create an extra large screen. It will run on Windows OS and will probably be equipped with a Stylus pen.

Intel Partnering With Microsoft

For such a venture, it seems that Microsoft will enter into a partnership with Intel. At Computex 2018, Intel put forward two prototypes, which included the before-mentioned foldable smartphone and a notebook, also codenamed as the Tiger Rapids Project. The documentation by LetsGoDigital shows a folding smartphone that is made up of three screen parts. It has also released some 3D renders for the same.

About The Device

Intel now has a design patent for the device with the foldable panels. Needless to say, the device looks pretty amazing. In the normal state, the device is fully folded for one-handed usage. The device is supposed to be bezel-less. All major components and sensors are placed under the display of the device. When the device is unfolded, it can be used as a mobile workstation.

Surprisingly, the Intel foldable smartphone can be unfolded twice, which means that it is made up of three display parts. Also, the device has two cameras per screen section, so that’s six cameras in total. On top of that, the Intel smartphone is equipped with a stylus. Oddly resembling the S-Pen, it magically slides into the corner of the smartphone housing. Probably, the Stylus is held in place by a magnet of sorts.

Implications Of The Intel Foldable Smartphone

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An interesting advantage of the foldable smartphone is the fact that you can actually fold the screens towards each other and lock them in place, creating a triangle. You can then place the device on a table, just like an alarm clock. Obviously, there can be a lot more helpful implications for the same. But you can be sure that it will turn heads towards the device. It doesn’t seem likely to be in the market during the near future, but it’s very intriguing that tech giants are actually trying to do so.

January 28, 2019
More Images Of The Samsung Galaxy S10 Leak

Samsung is all set to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones. Rumours and reports claim that the upcoming devices will have revolutionary features and will be a big leap forward in comparison to its predecessors. The details about the upcoming smartphones have leaked on several instances. A couple of freshly leaked images of the device suggest that it will indeed have a laudable design.

Galaxy S10 Leaked Images

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— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) January 28, 2019

Live images of the Galaxy S10 were leaked on Twitter by two different leaksters. Design of the Galaxy S10 in both the images is indistinguishable and is similar to past leaks. The leaked images reveal that the upcoming flagship from Samsung has an elegant design with minimal bezels.

https://twitter.com/Sudhanshu1414/status/1089484658272681984

Notably, the device in the image has a cutout in the display which houses dual front-facing selfie cameras. The Galaxy S10 apparently runs on Android OS while the image confirms that it will be skinned with Samsung’s latest One UI. The second image of the Galaxy S10 that happens to be a Chinese variant confirms that the smartphone has a curved display that tapers towards edges.

Past Leaks and Confirmed Features

Past leaks of the Galaxy S10 claim that the device will have an under display fingerprint sensor and a wallet for storing cryptocurrency. Samsung has confirmed that the smartphone will pack the Exynos 9820 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. Other precise details like the screen size, camera resolution will be affirmed at the time of its official launch.

Launch Date

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The Galaxy S10 lineup which includes the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Plus and 5G compatible Galaxy S10 X will launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is set for 20 February 2019. Along with the Galaxy S10 smartphones, Samsung will also launch the foldable phone which is allegedly called the Galaxy Fold.

January 28, 2019
OnePlus 6T Users Face Rapid Battery-Draining Bug

A lot of users have reported that their OnePlus 6T is losing battery rapidly, without any apparent cause. A Reddit user said that his OnePlus 6T’s battery life was almost halved all of a sudden. And that was without any heavy stress on the phone. Even after shutting down all the background applications, the battery life wasn’t reverted back.

OnePlus 6T Battery

The OnePlus 6T has been very popular since its launch in October 2018. With an onscreen fingerprint reader and a load of other quirky features, it was an instant favourite among the OnePlus user base. The device sports a 3700 mAh battery, which can easily handle a day’s worth of tasks. On top of that, it has DashCharge, which charges it from 0 to 60% under 35 minutes.

Suggested Fixes

The Reddit user even mentioned that he tried updating the software to the latest version for the T-Mobile version, but in vain. Also, clearing the cache from the phone and Google Play Services didn’t help either. After various comments were added to his post, he tried factory resetting his phone and installing a battery saver. The only thing that apparently worked for him was putting his OnePlus 6T on airplane mode, which almost restored his battery life. Obviously, this doesn’t count as a fix.

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Various fixes provided by different users included checking for bad cookies or malware on the device, rooting the device and installing a custom ROM. Since the issue is fairly recent, OnePlus 6T users would have to wait for an official fix or at least a response from the community. You can try limiting the number of background processes in the Developer options. But that’s about it. Are you having the same problem with your OnePlus 6T? Let us know in the comments below!

January 28, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A8s Launched In Korea As Galaxy A9 Pro
Samsung originally launched the Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone in the year 2016. The company has now launched the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) in Korea which is essentially the Galaxy A8s that was launched in China late last year. The Galaxy A8s aka the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is the worlds first smartphone to feature a punch hole for the selfie camera in the display.

Design and Specifications

The Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) has a futuristic looking design with an all-glass front and rear build. The smartphone measures 158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm and weighs in at 173 grams. It has a 6.4-inch display with a screen-to-body ratio of 84.7% and a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The display panel has a pixel density of 403 ppi and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) features the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core SoC and the Adreno 616 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has triple 24 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a 24 MP front camera that is housed inside the punch hole in the display. The device can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors.

In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The device powered by a 3,400 mAh lithium-ion battery and it runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. For safely and securely unlocking the handset, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price, Colour and Memory Options

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The Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is available in three colour options which are Blue, Black and Gray. It is available in single RAM and ROM configuration for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB- 599,500 won (around Rs 38,000)
January 25, 2019
Mysterious Google Device Leaks On Geekbench With Snapdragon 855

The year has barely begun and the leaks of all the upcoming smartphones also are on the rise. Amidst the high intensity of Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks, a mysterious device from Google has popped up on Geekbench. And it may be enough to get you a little excited. Code-named Google Coral, the device has some impressive, 2019 worthy, specifications from as far as the eyes can see. The leaked screenshot shows us some of the components that will power this mystery of a device.

Google Coral Specifications

The device may run on a Snapdragon 855, the latest from Qualcomm, 6GB of RAM, which is impressive considering Google only put 4GB of RAM in the Pixel 3 series. The device is also running Android Q, which probably won’t be out until Q3 of 2019, which is maybe what we are looking at as the timeline for the launch of the device.

What the leak doesn’t emphasize on, is what is under the hood of the device, but the Benchmarks suggest it is the latest and greatest from Qualcomm. As far as the benchmark scores go, the Google Coral scores an impressive 3296 in Single Core scores and a whopping 9235 in Multi-Core. This is on par with all the other leaks of the benchmarks the Snapdragon 855 can work out. One thing that is weird about this mysterious device is the timing of the leak. While there is no doubt that Google is working on the next generation of Pixel devices, but the timing is really too early for a leak. What this mystery device is, remains to be seen.

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Maybe Google is secretly working on a tablet device, or maybe it is the next-gen Pixel. We just hope Google nails it with the design this time. However, it is difficult to say until we know more of the Google Coral, and from what it seems right now, we may find out soon enough.

January 25, 2019
Huawei Will Launch A Foldable 5G Smartphone At MWC 2019

The dates of MWC 2019 (Mobile World Congress) are nearing and Huawei has announced that it will launch a foldable smartphone with 5G compatibility at the upcoming MWC event next month. Samsung has also announced that it will launch a foldable phone and a 5G compatible phone at the upcoming event, but these features are likely to be seen on two seperate devices. Therefore, Huawei might become the first company in the world to offer both bleeding edge technologies on a single smartphone. Except for Huawei and Samsung, Xiaomi will also launch the 5G compatible Mi Mix 3 smartphone next month.

What is 5G?

5G is the newest generation of cellular mobile communication which succeeds 4G, 3G and 2G. It aims to provide higher data rates, reduction in cost, energy saving, and an even larger connectivity network compared to its predecessors. Theoretically, the 5G compatible device can reach a data transfer speed of up to 20 GBPS which is several folds faster than the current standards. The technology is currently under rapid development and a lot is expected from it in the coming years.

Foldable Huawei Smartphone Expectations

Huawei has not yet enlightened the consumers about a foldable smartphone but a past investor meeting revealed some key details what can be expected from a foldable Huawei smartphone. Reportedly, the company is working on a foldable phone that folds inwards like the Galaxy F. It is expected to have a smaller size screen on the outside while the large tablet sized screen is concealed behind its folding mechanism.

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Supposedly the primary display of the foldable 5G measures 5-inch and the larger tablet-sized display measures 8-inch. Not many details about the foldable Huawei phone except for these are currently available. Luckily we won’t have to wait for long as MWC is scheduled for 25-29 Februay and the company will clarify all the doubts regarding the same.

January 25, 2019

Full Specifications And Pictures Of The Moto G7 Family Leak

Motorola is soon expected to launch the Moto G7 series of smartphones which will succeed the Moto G6 smartphones from the yesteryear. The Moto G7 devices have been subjected to several leaks and rumours from unofficial sources. A fresh leak from Moto’s website has leaked details about four coming smartphones. The leak is amply detailed that not much is left to the imagination. The list of the smartphones that the company will launch include the Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, Moto G7 Plus and Moto G7 Play. One feature that is common amongst all four smartphones is a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

Moto G7

The Moto G7 has an improved design with a small water drop notch at the top of the display and glass back. It features a 6.24-inch display and packs the Snapdragon 632 SoC. In term of memory and storage, the Moto G7 has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. For photography, it has dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a single 8 MP selfie shooter. The device is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Moto G7 Plus

The Moto G7 Plus with a waterdrop notch has a similar fascia to the standard edition of the Moto G7. It also sports a 6.24-inch display with a resolution of 2270 x 1080 px. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 636 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core SoC and Adreno 509 GPU. The Moto G7 Plus has dual 16 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a single 8 MP front camera. It also runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which is likely to support fast charging.

Moto G7 Play

Out of the four devices that are expected to launch soon, the Moto G7 Play will be the most affordable and less feature-rich device. It has a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC. The Moto G7 Play has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage which will support memory expandability via a microSD card. Like the Moto G7 Plus and standard Moto G7, it is also powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Moto G7 Power

As the name suggests, the Moto G7 Power sports the biggest battery out of the lot. It is powered by a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery like the Moto One Power. It has a 6.2-inch display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and a wide notch up top. It measures 159.4x76x9.3mm and tips the scale at 193 grams. It has a single 12 MP rear camera and a single 8 MP front-facing camera. Like other members of the Moto G7 family, it runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Launch Date And Price

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Motorola has not announced the launch date of Moto G7 smartphones but a leaked launch poster suggests they will be launched on 7 February at an event in Brazil.

Phone	Moto G7	Moto G7 Plus	Moto G7 Play	Moto G7 Power
Display	6.24″ (1080 x 2270px)	6.24″ (1080 x 2270px)	5.7″ (720 x 1512px)	6.2″(720 x 1512px)
Chipset	Snapdragon 632	Snapdragon 636	Snapdragon 632	Snapdragon 632
RAM	4GB	4GB	2GB	3GB
Storage	64GB	64GB	32GB	32GB
Rear cameras	12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP	16MP (f/1.7) + 5MP	13MP (f/2.0)	12MP (f/2.0)
Front cameras	8MP (f/2.2)	8MP (f/2.2)	8MP (f/2.2)	8MP (f/2.2)
Battery	3,000 mAh	3,000 mAh	3,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
OS	Android Pie	Android Pie	Android Pie	Android Pie
Dimensions	157×75.3×7.92mm	157×75.3×8.27mm	147.3×71.5×7.99m	159.4x76x9.3mm
Weight	174g	172g	149g	193g

January 25, 2019

Vivo Showcases A 5G Smartphone Without Buttons Or Ports
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo has showcased a remarkable smartphone without any buttons or ports called the Vivo Apex. The smartphone not only looks fantastic but it also packs specifications that are worthy of a 2019 flagship. It is the second smartphone to be launched without buttons or ports after the Meizu Zero.

Vivo Apex Design and Specifications

The Vivo Apex has a unibody design with front glass and rear ceramic construction. On the front of the device sits a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Notably, the smartphone packs 12 GB of RAM and also supports 5G connectivity. According to the company, it supports the following 5G bands:
- n41
- n78
- n79
The company also revealed that 5G usage significantly bumps up the temperature of a smartphone. Therefore, it has used multi-layer graphite heat sinks and liquid-cooling technology to keep the temperatures on the Vivo Apex under check. Even though the smartphone does not have any physical buttons, it does have pressure sensing buttons that provide haptic feedback when touched.

The rear camera setup of the smartphone consists of dual 12 MP + 13 MP sensor along with an LED Flash. Sadly, the company did not provide any details about the battery capacity, chipset and other relevant specifications of the Vivo Apex.

Launch and Availability

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Vivo has not revealed any details about the launch or availability of the buttonless and portless Vivo Apex. Last year Vivo showcased the original Apex smartphone which unfortunately never saw the light of day. But features from that device were seen on the Vivo Nex. Perhaps the technology and elements from this year’s Apex will be seen on the next Nex smartphone.
January 24, 2019
Galaxy S10 Price and Live Image Leak, Top End Variant Will Cost €1600
Samsung is about to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S10 lineup and the foldable phone allegedly called the Galaxy F. The company is expected to launch four smartphones under the Galaxy S10 brand which are Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and 5G compatible Galaxy S10 X. Various details about the upcoming Galaxy S10 devices is available online prior to its official launch. The Galaxy S10 is expected to feature dual punch hole selfie cameras and an under display fingerprint sensor. A live image of the regular Galaxy S10 and price list of its three non-5G models have leaked which support the leaks from the past.

Galaxy S10 Live Image

Galaxy S10+ leaked again, saw those two eyes? pic.twitter.com/92UW2HWInS
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) January 22, 2019

The live image of the regular variant of Galaxy S10 was shared by a trustworthy tipster, Ice Universe on Twitter. Although the image of the smartphone is largely covered with a sticker, its main highlight, the dual punch hole selfie camera sensors are clearly visible. The punch hole selfie camera was first seen on the Galaxy A8s and other smartphones including the Honor View 20, Huawei Nova 4 also have this feature. Interestingly the Galaxy S10 will have not just one but dual punch hole selfie cameras and the bezel around it also appears to be quite thin.

Price Of Different Galaxy S10 Models

According to the fresh leak, the fully loaded Galaxy S10+ smartphone with 12 GB Of RAM and 1 TB of storage will cost € 1,600. While the lower RAM and ROM configuration variants will have the following price:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- € 1,050
- 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM- € 1,300
The leak also reveals the pricing of the standard Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 lite which is as follows:

Galaxy S10 Lite Galaxy S10

128GB 6GB RAM – €780 6GB RAM – €930

512GB N/A 8GB RAM – €1,180

Apparently, the RAM and Storage capacity on different variants of Galaxy S10 is bound together. The user pays the extra sum of money for both memory and storage. Luckily, Samsung offers the option of memory expandability on its smartphones and similar is expected from the upcoming devices.

Galaxy S10 Launch Date

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All four members of the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup are set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. The company has scheduled two simultaneous launch events for it on 20 February which will be held in London and San Francisco.
January 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 Has A CryptoCurrency Wallet

Samsung is highly awaited launch the all new range of flagship smartphones. The upcoming smartphones will carry the Galaxy S10 branding and will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. The smartphones are expected to have astonishing features like punch hole selfie camera, edge-to-edge display and possibly a secondary display. A fresh leak of the device reveals that it will also have a virtual wallet for storing cryptocurrency.

What Is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions. Notably, this asset uses decentralised control as opposed to centralised digital currency and central banking systems. This system works on a technology called blockchain which operates through a distributed ledger technology. In simple words, any transaction made via a cryptocurrency is registered in a publically available in a digital ledger. Due to its publicised nature, issues like identity theft and digital frauds can be largely controlled.

Cryptowallet On The Samsung Galaxy S10

The newly leaked feature of the Galaxy S10 states that Samsung is working to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. The leak exhibits that the upcoming Galaxy S10 smartphones will have a cryptocurrency wallet called the Samsung Blockchain KeyStore.

The images posted online reveal that the user can either create a new wallet or log in to an existing one. The image unveils that the wallet currently supports Ehtereum (ETH) while support for other cryptocurrencies is likely to follow soon. All in all, more details about this feature and other features of the Galaxy S10 will be announced at the time of its official launch.

Galaxy S10 Launch Date

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup which includes the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 Lite and 5G Compatible Galaxy S10 X will launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for 20 February.

January 24, 2019
Xiaomi Co-Founder Shares Video Of A Three Way Foldable Phone

Xiaomi offers products in domains that range anywhere from mobile and tablets to personal mobility vehicles. A video shared by its senior executive indicates that the company is about to add another product to its ever-expanding portfolio of products. The video showcases an astounding smartphone that folds from two sides. Samsung has already confirmed that it will launch a foldable phone next month. Leaked patents reveal that Huawei and LG are also readying their variants of a foldable smartphone.

Xiaomi’s Foldable Phone

Xiaomi’s co-founder, Lin Pin shared a video of a foldable smartphone on a Chinese social media platform, Weibo. This device in the video is similar to the foldable Xioami phone that was previously leaked on Twitter. The video demonstrates a portable electronic device that has a large screen with minimal bezels on either side.

The company executive can be seen navigating through applications on the touch screen of the device that looks quite responsive. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy F, the screen on the Xiaomi device folds backwards from both the left and right sides. The device when in its folded state looks handy and easily pocketable.

Price And Launch Date

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Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not announced the launch date of the foldable smartphone. But the short demonstration in the video indicates that the device is ready and the company can launch it soon. Xiaomi might showcase this device at the upcoming MWC 2019 which is scheduled for 25-29 February. The price of the device is currently unknown, however, past events suggest that Xiaomi will price it lesser than its competitors. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy F will reportedly cost US $ 1800.

January 24, 2019
Meizu Launches Port-Less And Button-Less Smartphone
Chinese companies are continuously developing innovative products and pushing the boundaries. Meizu, a less known Chinese corporation has launched the Meizu Zero smartphone that lacks any physical buttons, ports.

Meizu Zero Looks and Features

The front of the Meizu Zero accommodates a 5.99-inch AMOLED display that tapers towards the sides. The display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 430 ppi. The device has thin left and right bezels while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel of the handset makes room for a 20 MP selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps.

The Meizu Zero also has an under display fingerprint sensor that allows for quickly and securely unlocking it. Apparently, there are no physical buttons on the sides of the handset. The company has kitted it with pressure sensitive buttons which can be used to control various operations like locking/unlocking the device and controlling the volume. Talking about sound, the Meizu Zero does not have any speaker grille as it does not require one. The smartphone has a piezoelectric sensor which can radiate sound from the surface of the display.

The rear panel of the Meizu Zero is made out of ceramic and it houses dual 20 MP + 12 MP camera sensors and a ring-shaped LED flash. The smartphone features the Snapdragon 845 SoC and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The Snapdragon 845 chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with Adreno 630 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it is available in configurations which are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
As the device has no charging ports, it can only be charged via a wireless charger. Fortunately the company ships the Meizu Zero with an 18 W wireless charger. Another noteworthy feature of the smartphone is its IP68 rating which makes it both dust and waterproof.

Price & Colour Options

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Even though the Meizu Zero has officially been unveiled, the company is yet to announce its pricing. The smartphone will be available in two colour options which are White and Black.
January 24, 2019