iGyaan Network

Category: Tech

Latest Technology News, Alternative, Bio-Tech, Medical, R&D and Innovations

  • Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Receive Bluetooth Certification

    Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones Receive Bluetooth Certification

    Xiaomi is expected to showcase quite a few products at its event in New York next month. Out of the many possibilities, it is rumoured to be the global launch event of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone. However, a new product which has just received its certification could also be one off the debutants at the event. These are a pair of bluetooth wireless earphones by Xiaomi.

    FCC Listing

    The earphones have received their certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US. The earphones are registered under the model number TWSEJ01JY and bear the name ‘Mi True Wireless Earphones’. The same model has also been cleared for Bluetooth certification. Additionally, a series of leaked images give us a good look at the design of the earphones. The design looks pretty similar to the Apple AirPods and the and the Xiaomi Bluetooth Headphones Youth Edition. Then again, there is nothing much you can do about the design of a pair of wireless earphones. 

    From the images we can see they have an inward curve to fit snugly into your ears. They also have a charging case, similar to the Apple AirPods. They also come with 3 pairs of silicone earths, to be fitted according to your ear size. The FCC listing also suggests that the earphones will be available in white colour only. The listing also tells us that they are Bluetooth 4.2 compatible. The listing also suggests that the earphones can be controlled using touch and that you can accept and reject calls as well as control music. The earphones also have an LED light and the eartips are also tipped with soft silicone. They will also have active noise cancellation feature.

    Also Read : Apple Resumes Production Of iPhone X Due To Lower XS And XS Max Sales

    Additionally, the earphones will charge fully in one hour and the charging case has a battery back up of upto 10 hours. It is expected that the earphones will be priced aggressively just like the Mi AirDots. Xiaomi is known for its disruptive products which challenge competitors with aggressive pricing.

     

  • Apple Resumes Production Of iPhone X Due To Lower XS And XS Max Sales

    Apple Resumes Production Of iPhone X Due To Lower XS And XS Max Sales

    The iPhone X is Apple’s flagship  smartphone from last year. When the latest iPhone XS and XS Max started hitting stands after their launch this year, Apple quietly removed the iPhone XS from stores. This was done to ensure that all the focus is on the latest phones. However, in a turn of events, Apple has now resumed production of the iPhone X. 
    iPhone XS

    The Reason

    The move has been detailed in a report by The Wall Street Journal. According to their source, the move is due to a deal between Apple and Samsung with regard to the purchase of OLED screens. Apple had agreed to purchase a certain quantity of OLED screens from the company. However, the tech giant is finding it difficult to keep up with the sheer number of displays. This is due to a much lower than expected demand for the iPhone XS and XS Max.

    Therefore, they are switching back to producing the iPhone X. The product is a cheaper alternative, for both Apple and for consumers. Since the iPhone X has lesser component and manufacturing equipment costs than the XS and XS Max, the costs that Apple will incur will be lesser. Additionally, it seems like a more feasible option as most of the consumers are more likely to purchase the iPhone X as well. This is a trend that has been seen over a period of time. People tend to purchase older variants of iPhones as they get cheaper. More and more people are buying the older iPhone 8 and 8 Plus over the iPhone XR because it is cheaper.

    Also Read : Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Set To Launch In India

    At the end of the day, sales do not look very bright for the latest lineup of iPhones. Analysts had already predicted lower sales for the iPhone XS and XS Max, even before the release of the phones. However, even the iPhone XR, which was expected to have a higher number of sales is seeing grim figures. Recently, Apple also announced that they will stop disclosing the sales figures of the iPhones as well.

  • Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Set To Launch In India

    Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS Set To Launch In India

    Huawei launched the Mate 20 Series last month in London. This includes the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, and the Mate 20 RS. Huawei previously announced that the Mate 20 series will be unveiled on the 27th of November in India. Now, in their latest tweet, the company has confirmed that the luxurious, top of the line Mate 20 RS will also be available in the country. The Mate 20 RS has similar specs as the Mate 2o Pro but has a very high-quality build. The RS variant makes use of premium materials such as leather and has been co-developed with luxury car-maker Porsche. Porsche uses the ‘RS’ suffix to signify performance focused variants of their cars. Likewise, Huawei wishes to target this device at affluent customers.

    Build 

    The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has a 6.39-inch 2.5D curved display on the front with a wide notch up top. The front camera, speakerphone and the ambient light sensor is built into the notch. The right side of the device is occupied by the power button and the volume rockers while the left side is free from any ports or buttons. The bottom of the device houses the USB-C port, SIM tray, and dual microphone pinholes. The top of the device has an IR Blaster, secondary microphone pinhole and dual antenna bands on either side.

    The rear of the Mate 20 RS makes use of cow leather sourced from the US and has a glass slab which runs across the center. The glass slab accommodates the company branding, RS signature logo and the triple rear cameras along with an LED flash.

    Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design Tech Specs
    • Display: 6.39-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 3120 × 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 538 ppi
    • Operating System: EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie
    • Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 980
    • RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x
    • Storage: 256GB/512GB
    • Rear Cameras: 40MP + 20MP + 8MP, LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 24MP
    • Security: 3D Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0 + LE, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C
    • Battery: 4200mAh
    • Dimensions: 157.8 × 72.3 × 9.7mm
    • Weight: 187g
     Price & Colours

    Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro’s First Sale Today At Special Black Friday Price

    The smartphone is available in two colors which are Black & Red. The Indian pricing of the Mate 20 RS Porsche Design is currently unavailable and will only be made public after its launch on the 27th of November. However, both the variants are expected to have a similar price as the UK variants. For reference:

    • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – EUR 1695 (around Rs 1,36,700)
    • 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM –  EUR 2095 (around Rs 1,69,000)
  • Oppo R17 Pro To Launch In India On December 4

    Oppo R17 Pro To Launch In India On December 4

    Guangdong based Oppo Electronics has sent out media invites for the launch of their first R-series smartphone in India. The event will be held in Mumbai on the 4th of December and the company will launch the R17 Pro. The R17 Pro has already been launched in China and the Indian variant is expected to have the same features.

    Features & Design

    The R17 Pro has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The front of the device has thin bezels and a dewdrop notch at the top. The dewdrop notch houses the f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps.  The display also has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect it against scratches. The device also has an in-display fingerprint scanner for securely unlocking it.

    The rear of the smartphone has a blue gradient glass panel which also houses the dual 12 MP + 20 MP cameras along with an LED Flash and a third TOF 3D Stereo Camera. The R17 Pro’s rear cameras can also capture 2160p videos at 30fps. The third TOF 3D camera is used for range imaging that resolves distance based on the known speed of light.

    Under the hood, the Oppo R17 Pro features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 SoC. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. It is powered by a 3,700 mAh Li-ion battery which supports Oppo’s SuperVOOC 50 W charging technology. The SuperVOOC technology is capable of charging the smartphone fully in under 40 minutes.

    In terms of connectivity, the smartphone gets dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and the USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

    Price & Availability

    Also Read: Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Pricing details of the Oppo R17 Pro will only be announced at the time of its launch. But it is expected to carry a similar price tag as the Chines variant which costs 4,299 Yuan (around Rs. 43,800). The availability details will also be made public at the time of its launch which is set for the 4th of December.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro’s First Sale Today At Special Black Friday Price

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro’s First Sale Today At Special Black Friday Price

    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has been launched in India at an event held in New Delhi. It is the successor to the popular Redmi Note 5 Pro and is the latest in Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series. The Note Series is known for bringing some of the most attractive features in a budget. These include a large display, massive battery and the latest in technology. The company also announced that the phone will have its first sale today at 12 PM. The first sale also includes special Black Friday deals for the phone, which will not be available on other days. 

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 6 Pro

    Black Friday Deals

    Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 6 Pro at a price of Rs 13,999 for its 4 GB + 64 GB variant and Rs 15,999 for its 6 GB + 64 GB variant. But the company has announced a special Black Friday price for the phone as well. For today’s sale, the phone will be available at a price of Rs 12,999 for the 4 GB + 64 GB variant and Rs 14,999 for the 6 GB + 64 GB variant. Additionally, HDFC card holders will get an instant cash back of Rs 500. This makes the effective starting price for the device Rs 12,500. 

    As mentioned before, the sale starts at 12 PM today and the phone will be available on Flipkart and Mi.com.

    Redmi Note 6 Pro Specs

    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has  a 6.26 inch FHD+ display with a notch. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and has 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. Both these variants have 64 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256 GB using a microSD card. It has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and a 20 MP + 2 MP dual front camera. The phone packs a 4,000 mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie based MIUI 10 out of the box. You can read about the Redmi Note 6 Pro in detail by clicking here.

    Click here to buy the Redmi Note 6 Pro

  • Samsung Galaxy S10’s Screen Protector Hints At Possible Bezel-Less Display

    Samsung Galaxy S10’s Screen Protector Hints At Possible Bezel-Less Display

    Bezel-less displays have been all the rage ever since the infamous notch has been introduced. Smartphone manufacturers have been looking for ways to decrease the screen-to-body-ratios on their devices. A few companies introduced pop-up cameras, some shifted the front camera to the chin and the latest trend has been of the sliding camera panels. But, Samsung has never committed to any of these trends and maintained a very traditional look across all its smartphones. However, the South Korean giant is now looking to change that with the introduction of its new style of displays and the Galaxy S10.

    The Infinity DisplaysSamsung Galaxy S10

    Samsung has recently shown off a set of displays. These include an Infinity V, an Infinity U and an Infinity O display. The Infinity U and Infinity V are pretty similar to the water-drop notch and house the front camera in a U and V shaped notch respectively. The Infinity O design has a unique, camera cut-out in the display. More interestingly, the camera cut-out might not even be in the centre of the display. This could be a possibility as shown by renders of the Galaxy A8s.

    The Samsung Galaxy S10 is however, expected to be totally different. Multiple reports speak of only one thing, a totally bezel-less screen. This means it won’t have a V notch, U notch or even a camera cut-out. A recent Samsung patent had shown off plans for an in-display camera, which at this point of time is the only way to achieve this. While the company has not made any official announcement about the use of this technology, it is expected that the upcoming flagship will carry it.

    Also Read : Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Strengthening this claim, are the latest leaks surrounding the Galaxy S10. These are of alleged screen protectors of the device. As expected, the screen protectors do not have any cut-outs or space for any notch. These screen protectors do give us hope that the upcoming Samsung flagship will actually be the pinnacle of innovation and will bring something new to the smartphone market.

    You can read all about the Galaxy S10 by clicking here.

  • Huawei’s Foldable Phone To Be Showcased At MWC 2019

    Huawei’s Foldable Phone To Be Showcased At MWC 2019

    The race to bag potential foldable smartphone customers is on. Samsung has already showcased a working prototype of their foldable smartphone/tablet earlier this month. Now sources claim that the Chinese tech titan-Huawei also plans to unveil a foldable phone at the upcoming MWC 2019. The company plans to launch the upcoming device in the existing Mate phablet lineup. Huawei has trademarked four different names for the device which are Mate F, Mate Flexi, Mate Fold, and Mate Flex. However, the exact name is currently not finalised and will only be made official at the time of its launch in February 2019.

    The Mate Flexi

    ETNews, a South Korean news agency states that Huawei recently held a private demo of a foldable smartphone for Korean carriers. The company reportedly showcased a functioning foldable device with 5G connectivity capabilities. According to an official from the Korean Media, the upcoming flexible device from Huawei is almost in a finished state. He reported that the flexible device has an 8 inch display in tablet mode and transforms into a 5-inch smartphone when folded.

    The screen on Huawei’s foldable phone is slightly larger than the display on Samsung’s Galaxy F foldable phone. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy F has a 7.3-inch diagonal screen in tablet mode and 4.3-inch when in pocket mode. Huawei did pitch the 5G foldable phone to government officials and Telecom operators in Korea but, the company is yet to confirm whether it will go on sale in Asian countries or not. Mainly due to the limited adaption of 5G network in those regions. 

    The only regions that are currently capable to switch over to the 5G network are the US and Europe. Hence, the Huawei Mate Flexi, if launched, will first go on sale in those regions. As other countries switch over to the faster 5G network, the launch of the device might follow.

  • Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Realme U1 Benchmark Score Blows Competition Away

    Realme has been continuously teasing an upcoming smartphone on Twitter. The new smartphone will be called the Realme U1 and will be focused towards photography. It will be the first device to feature the latest MediaTek Helio P70 Processor. The Helio P70 is about 30% faster and less power hungry than its predecessor, the Helio P60. To showcase the power of this new chipset, Realme has shared its benchmark scores on Twitter.

    AnTutu Scores

    The MediaTek Helio P70 boasts a much higher 145021 AnTuTu score than its competitors. The Kirin 710 which is present on the Honor 8X gets a score of 139974 while the Snapdragon 636 which is featured on Redmi Note 6 Pro gets only 115611 points. This makes the Realme U1 about 20% faster than its competitors, at least in theory.

    The Realme U1

    The company has made apparent that the smartphone will have a focus on photography due to its tagline ‘India’s Selfie Pro’. According to a previously released teaser, the Realme U1, like the Realme 2 Pro has a waterdrop notch which houses the front camera. Information regarding the resolution and type sensor of the front camera is unavailable as of now. But the upcoming smartphone will have standard AI features that other Realme smartphones have. Realme’s AI mode offers features like Beauty Modes, Face filters, and auto scene detection.

    The Realme U1 is expected to have a large battery like the Realme C1 which has a massive 4,230 mAh battery. The smartphone will most probably run on Color OS 5.2 which is built on top of Android 8 Oreo.

    Launch & Availability

    Also Read: Asus Releases Official Renders Of The Upcoming ZenFone Max Pro M2

    The price details for the Realme U1 are not available however, it is expected to be a sub 15k smartphone, like its competitors. It will launch on the 28th of November and like other Realme, devices will only be available on online platforms.

  • Google Starts Rolling Out Duplex Service For Select Pixel Devices

    Google Starts Rolling Out Duplex Service For Select Pixel Devices

    Earlier this year, Google demonstrated various abilities of the Google Assistant at its developer conference. One of these, was the Duplex service. The Duplex service consists of an AI bot which calls up restaurants and salons, to book you appointments and make reservations for you. Although the idea seemed a bit far fetched at the point, the demo by Google really put everyone’s doubts to rest. And now, the service is rolling out to select Pixel devices in the US.

    What’s Duplex

    The Duplex service by Google was created in order to bridge the gap between those services which are listed online and those which are not. Google stated that more than 60 percent of businesses do not have an online booking service, which would mean that Google Assistant cannot make those appointments for you. Instead, Duplex will set up an appointment by actually calling up the service.

    The demo demonstrated by Google was both awesome and scary at the same time. With Duplex perfectly interacting with the human on the other end of the line and successfully booking an appointment, it seems like something out of a sci-fi movie. Not only does this tell us about the immense capabilities that AI has, but it also demonstrates as to how far technology can reach into our lives. 

    However, the service is not as easy to use as it sounds. First, you need to ask your Google Assistant to make a reservation for you at a specific restaurant. If you do not have a specific place in mind, you need to narrow it down by talking about the locality or cuisine you would like. It will then confirm a few more details such as the number of people, date and time and then go ahead to make the call. It will then continue to make the booking which you can view or cancel from the ‘My Reservations’ screen.

    The AI Future

    While this does sound ideal, and Google’s demo was also a bit dreamy, a video by VentureBeat shows that it is far more tedious. The service takes a good amount of time to gather information from you and you might as well make the call yourself in that much time.

    Also Read : Chromecast Now Syncs With Google Home Speakers For Multi-Room Playback

    It will be interesting to see how many people actually find this useful and whether it picks up in terms of popularity. Another AI based service from Google, that of ‘call screening’ seems to be more practical than this. Call Screening lets you chose an option for the phone to ‘talk’ to someone who is calling you and presents that information on your screen. This will let you know who is calling in busy situations or help you avoid telemarketers.

     

  • Asus Releases Official Renders Of The Upcoming ZenFone Max Pro M2

    Asus Releases Official Renders Of The Upcoming ZenFone Max Pro M2

    The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was launched earlier this year. Due to its class-leading features like the 5,000 mAh battery and dual rear cameras, it was a big hit among Indian consumers. For some time, Asus has been teasing a successor to the smartphone. Recently, the company has shared an official teaser of the upcoming smartphone on twitter. The teaser provides some insight about what we can expect from the new phone.

    Official Teaser

    The teaser was posted on the company’s Indonesian Twitter account. The smartphone set to launch on December 11th in Indonesia. The teaser reveals that the display of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 has a notch up top and the earpiece cutout is placed right above it. The notch at the front houses the front-facing camera and what appears to be the ambient light sensor. Another important detail that the teaser reveals is three cameras at the back. The two rear camera sensors in the setup are clearly visible while another circular cropped shape suggests of a third rear sensor. Additionally, it seems that the phone has a Glass back which is unlike its predecessor; the ZenFone Max Pro M1. Initial impressions of the smartphone suggest that it will have thin bezels and a high screen-to-body ratio.

    Alleged Specifications

    Other technical details of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 are currently unavailable. However, recent leaks suggest that Asus will launch two variants of the ZenFone Max M2. The leak was shared by Twitter user Roland Quandt. The Twitter user is a trustworthy source as leaks shared by him in the past have mostly turned out to be real. The technical details of the upcoming smartphones are as follows:

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB634KL) ZenFone Max M2 (ZB632KL )
    Screen Size 6-Inch FHD+ 6-Inch FHD+
    RAM 4 GB 4 GB
    Storage 64 GB, 128 GB 32 GB, 64 GB
    SoC Snapdragon 660 Snapdragon 636
    Number of Camera Sensors Triple Dual

    Also Read: Redmi Note 6 Pro With Dual Front Cameras Launched In India

    All in all, if the smartphones launch with these specifications, it is important that Asus is able to maintain their aggressive pricing. The smartphones will surely fall into the footsteps of their predecessor and will be hit if that is the case.

  • LG Registers Trademark For Three Foldable Phones

    LG Registers Trademark For Three Foldable Phones

    With the race to launch foldable smartphones underway, LG has also made its first definitive move to join the same. Earlier, a Chinese company, Rouyu had revealed its folding smartphone and Samsung announced its folding phone earlier this month. Now, LG has requested trademarks for three names, which are Flex, Foldi and Duplex. From the names, it is obvious that these belong to foldable phones and nothing else.

    Folding Smartphones

    Reports about LG showcasing its folding phone at the upcoming CES 2019 and been doing rounds for a long time. Finally, it seems like this device from LG will become a reality as the company has applied for these trademarks. This was done at the European Union Intellectual Property Office. What is more noteworthy is the fact that the application also includes the fact that the devices fall under Class 9. Class 9 also includes smartphones and is different from the ‘display for smartphones’ category. A display for smartphones category would have meant that this is just a prototype for a display, but Class 9 confirmed the fact that this is intact for a smartphone.

    While the company has applied for trademarks for three names, it is still not clear whether they are working on three devices. It is a high possibility that they are just developing a single phone and will choose out of the three names in the end.

    Earlier, patents for the foldable phones from LG had popped up, each showing different design. This included a device with a double display. The double display smartphone could be the ‘Duplex’ mentioned before. On the other hand, Flex and Foldi seem like names that would be used for a folding smartphone. Whether they are two different devices or just options to name the same devices, will be seen.

    Also Read : Redmi Note 6 Pro With Dual Front Cameras Launched In India

    LG’s addition to the folding phone race makes it even more exciting. Recently, Android had announced support for folding displays through its new UI. All these new innovations have us all excited about the future of mobile technology.

  • Redmi Note 6 Pro With Dual Front Cameras Launched In India

    Redmi Note 6 Pro With Dual Front Cameras Launched In India

    India’s number one smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has launched their much awaited Redmi Note 6 Pro in the country. It is the successor to the highly successful Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which was previously launched in India. The new smartphone might carry forward multiple specifications from its predecessor but a lot has changed beneath the surface.

    Display & Design

    The Redmi Note 6 Pro accommodates a 6.26-inch FHD+ display on the front along with a wide notch up top. The screen has a 19:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. Moreover, the smartphone uses a 500 nit brightness display panel which makes the colour even more crisp and improves visibility even in harsh sunlight. The front of the smartphone also has a thick lip at the bottom while the side bezels are considerably thin. 

    The notch above the display houses the earpiece and dual 20 MP + 2 MP camera sensors. The front cameras of the Redmi Note 6 can also capture 1080p videos a 30 fps. The right side of the device is occupied by the power button and the volume rocker while the hybrid microSD + SIM slot is placed on the left. The top of the smartphone gets a 3.5 mm audio jack, IR blaster and a secondary microphone pinhole. The bottom of the device has the Micro-USB charging port which is flanked by the microphone and loudspeaker grill on either side.

    Rear

    The aluminum back panel of the Redmi Note 6 Pro harbours the company branding, fingerprint sensor, and the dual 12 MP + 5 MP camera sensors along with with a Dual LED flash. Like the front cameras, the dual rear cameras can also shoot 1080p videos at 30 fps. The rear camera resolution on the Note 6 Pro might be same as its predecessor but it now gets a 1.4 ultra micron size pixel which can absorb more light. Theoretically, this additional light will translate into crisp and better-lit pictures.

    Under the hood, the Redmi Note 6 Pro features the same Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 SoC which is also present on its predecessor. It runs on MIUI 10 which is built on top of Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0

    Another noteworthy feature of the Redmi Note 6 Pro is its P2i liquid repellent nano-coating. The P2i coating does not make it waterproof. However, it will surely allow it to survive unexpected rain drizzles and accidental liquid spillovers.

    Price, Availability, Colors & Variants

    Also Read: Asus ROG Phone To Soon Launch In India

    The Redmi Note 6 Pro is available in four color option which are Black, Rose Gold, Blue, and Red. The smartphone will be Flipkart exclusive and is available in two memory and storage variants which are as follows:

    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs. 13,999
    • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs. 15,999

    Black Friday Sale

    Xiaomi has also announced a special discounted pricing for the Redmi Note 6 Pro which will only apply during the first Black Friday Sale (23 November). During the first sale, it will available for Rs 12,999 and 14,999 for the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. Furthermore, HDFC customers will get an additional discount of Rs 500. The effective princing after HDFC discount will be Rs 12,499 and 14,499 for the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. The sale will be on Flipkart and Mi.com.

  • Samsung Galaxy A8s Renders Show Infinity O Display

    Samsung Galaxy A8s Renders Show Infinity O Display

    At the launch of the Galaxy A6s and the Galaxy A9s a few weeks back, Samsung had also shown-off an exciting new smartphone. A glimpse of the Galaxy A8s was seen, and the phone bears an almost bezel-less display. This was without any notches, sliders or pop-up cameras. It was later revealed that this is the new Infinity O display by Samsung and it features a camera cut-out. Now, AllAboutSamsung has developed a few renders to give us a better look at what the smartphone will look like.

    Infinity O

    Right off the bat, we can see that the design features a camera cut-out on the display. It has extremely thin bezels, with those on the top almost reaching the edge. The bottom chin is slightly thicker when compared to the top bezels, but it seems to be similar to what we see on the Galaxy S9.

    The camera cut-out is placed off-centre, on the right-top side of the phone. This is an unconventional position for the front camera and might bring with itself some issues. For example, people might have to get used to clicking selfies with a camera sensor that is not positioned in the middle. While this is not such a major issue, doing so every time can be irritating. Again, it is possible that Samsung has worked its way around this issue and has introduced some software or hardware improvements to ensure this does not happen. 

    Other than the camera cut-out, the phone is pretty much consistent with Samsung’s regular design language. It sports a triple camera setup at the back, much like the Galaxy A7. The fingerprint sensor is bit different, with a more elliptical shape, rather than a rectangular sensor. Sources also claim that the phone will be available in Gradient colours, like the Galaxy A9.

    Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro To Launch In India On November 27

    The camera cut-out sure looks unique, to say the least. But this does quash any dreams about the in-display camera technology that Samsung was developing. However, it is possible that we may say this technology on the upcoming Galaxy S10. However, all will be known as we get closer to the launch of the Galaxy A8s, which is reported to be in January 2019.

  • Asus ROG Phone To Soon Launch In India

    Asus ROG Phone To Soon Launch In India

    Asus unveiled their ROG (Republic Of Gamers) Phone during Computex which was held in Taipei, earlier this year. From its design to the user interface, the smartphone is every bit what a gaming phone should be. The smartphone is already on sale in the US and UK. According to androidcentral, Asus will launch the ROG phone in India as well ,on November 29.

    Design & Features

    The Asus ROG Phone has a 6-inch AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The display has a pixel density of 402 ppi and a refresh rate of 90 Hz which allows for smooth gaming and video watching experience. The display also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection to prevent it from scratches against hard surfaces. The handset has dual front-firing speakers each of which are placed on the top and bottom front bezel. It has an 8 MP front facing camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps.

    The right side of the ROG Phone is occupied by the volume rockers, power button, and two user customisable pressure sensitive ridged controls while the bottom side houses the 3.5mm jack and a USB-C port. The smartphone gets two additional USB Type-C ports on the left side. Asus claims these will come in handy to plug in accessories or charge it while still playing games on it.

    Asus offers a variety of accessories for the smartphone like a cooling attachment(provided in the box), dock and many more. The smartphone has an unconventional looking glass back with dual rear cameras, a fingerprint sensor and an RGB LED lit ROG logo. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Octa-Core 845 SoC. The four Kyro Gold cores of the chipset have a frequency of 2.96 GHz while the remaining four Kyro Gold cores are clocked at 1.7 GHz. 

    Talking about the rear camera setup, the Asus ROG phone has dual 12 MP + 8 MP sensor that can capture 2160p videos at 60 fps. The smartphone is powered by a massive 4,000 mAh Li-Ion battery which supports 30 W Quick Charge 4.0. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

    Price, Variants & Availability

    The Asus ROG Phone will be announced in India on the 29 November but no pricing details are currently available. However, it is expected to have a similar price tag as the UK variants which start at £799 (around Rs 72,800). The smartphone will be available in two storage variants which are as follows:

    • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
    • 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM

    Also Read: Snapdragon 8150 Registers Highest AI Benchmark Score

    In short, the ROG Phone will be a solid flagship smartphone and will attract a lot of gaming enthusiasts in the country.

  • Honor 10 Lite With Kirin 710 SoC Launched

    Honor 10 Lite With Kirin 710 SoC Launched

    Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched a mid-range smartphone called the Honor 10 Lite. Honor states that the smartphone has been designed and developed with the youth in mind.

    Design & Specifications

    The Honor 10 Lite has a front and rear glass build. It measures 154.8mm × 73.64mm × 7.95mm and weighs in at 162 grams. The device has a 6.21-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 415 ppi. The display has a water drop notch which has the front 24 MP selfie camera. The smartphone has a small cutout above the camera notch which houses the front earpiece. On the rear of the smartphone, it features a fingerprint sensor, company branding, and dual AI-powered cameras along with an LED flash.

    Under the hood, the Honor 10 Lite Lite runs the Octa-Core Kirin 710 CPU along with Mali G51 GPU. The smartphone is available in three different memory and storage variants which are as follows:

    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
    • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM

    It also supports memory expansion up to 512 GB via a microSD card. However, this uses the second slot in the hybrid sim tray. The smartphone runs on EMUI 9.0.1 which is built on top of the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Talking about rear cameras, the smartphone has dual 13 MP + 2 MP sensors with AI support that offers camera modes like night scene, AI Beauty, portrait mode and many more. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone gets dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm headphone jack and micro USB port for charging and data syncing. 

    The Honor 10 Lite has a 3,400 mAh non-user removable Lithium-Ion battery which supports charging at 5V/2A.

    Pricing & Availability

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M2 Spotted On Geekbench

    The Honor 10 Lite is available in three different colors which are Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, and Magic Night Black. It is currently available for pre-booking in China and the prices for all three variants are as follows:

    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – ¥ 1399 (around Rs 14,400)
    • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – ¥ 1699 (around Rs 17,500)
    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – ¥ 1899 (around Rs 19,500)
iGyaan Network
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.