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OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro Will Be Water Resistant, But Won’t Have An Official IP Rating

Chinese smartphone OEM OnePlus will launch its latest flagship devices, the OnePlus 7 and the Pro at multiple events across the world on the 14th of May. The company, on its official social media accounts, has been continuously dropping hints of what features the upcoming handsets will sport. In a fresh tweet, OnePlus has revealed that while both the smartphones will not have an official Ingress Protection (IP) rating, but will be water resistant to an extent. The company cites the cost of getting the devices officially certified as the reason behind this decision.

Water Resistance On The OnePlus 7 Series

Like mentioned above, the upcoming OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will not have an official IP rating, but will still be water resistant to an extent. Notably, the OnePlus 6T also lacked an IP rating but was claimed to be water resistant equivalent to a rating of IP67. The rating signifies it is dust tight and impervious to immersion in water up to a depth of 1 meter. It is likely OnePlus will have increased the resistant rating to IP68 on the latest smartphones, which implies they will be dust-tight and resistant to immersion in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters.

OnePlus 6T

However, even if the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are water and dust resistant according to the company’s internal testing, it is not advised for the device’s users to get them in contact with any liquids. This is because if the smartphones are accidentally damaged by any contact with water, it will not be covered with the manufacturer’s warranty. Interestingly, even the handsets that have a certified IP rating, like the Galaxy S10 lineup and the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, don’t cover water damage in warranties.

Also read: Nokia 9 PureView Passes BIS Certification, Launch In India Imminent

One upside to OnePlus not getting it’s upcoming OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro IP certified will be the costs. As the company claims in the video, getting a smartphone officially certified by an IP rating costs additional money. The company is generally known for its significantly affordable products than the competition, so the decision of not getting the OnePlus 7 series a water and dust resistant rating might suggest they will cost significantly less than the competition.

May 4, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView Passes BIS Certification, Launch In India Imminent

Nokia launched its flagship smartphone, the Nokia 9 PureView on the 24th of February this year. The device boasts of being the world’s first with five rear cameras. It was anticipated that the company will launch the handset in India soon. While the company shared a teaser on its social media handles regarding the Indian launch back in the month of March, no further announcements were made. Now, the Nokia 9 PureView has passed the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) which suggests the smartphone may launch in India this month.

About The Certification

The Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has certified the Nokia 9 PureView with the model number TA-1087. BIS is a national standard body of India which is responsible for providing certification to certain products. It is often seen as a means for providing a third-party guarantee of quality and reliability of the products. While the BIS certification is voluntary in nature, the government of India has made it mandatory for certain products citing public health hazards

Nokia 9 PureView

On the front of the device sits a 5.99 inch POLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 px. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio and pixel density of 538 ppi. It has minimal bezels on the sides with a significant forehead and chin bezel. For biometrics, the Nokia 9 Pureview has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Nokia 9 PureView runs on yesteryear’s 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. The highlight of the smartphone is its optics. The rear camera setup consists of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors. For selfies, the device has a 20MP front-facing camera.

The Nokia 9 PureView is powered by a 3320mAh battery with wireless charging support. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified which implies it will receive software updates for at least two years.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Samsung Galaxy M40 Leaked On Geekbench, To Feature The Snapdragon 675 SoC

The Nokia 9 PureView is expected to be unveiled in India this month. While no information on what the device will be priced is known, the United States price of US $ 699 (Rs. 48,112) would insinuate it would be priced under the Rs. 50,000 mark.

May 3, 2019
Leaked Renders Of Huawei P Smart Z Showcase 16MP Pop Up Selfie Camera

Chinese manufacturer Huawei was previously reported to be working on a smartphone which featured 4000 mAh battery and a 16MP selfie camera. The smartphone was speculated to be a midrange device, and recent leaks have confirmed all its specifications. Named as the Huawei P Smart Z, the handset features a pop-up mechanism that houses the aforementioned front camera.

Huawei P Smart Z Features, Specifications And Availability

The P Smart Z features a large 6.59 inch display with a FullHD+ resolution. The renders exhibit a device with a high screen-to-body ratio which is achieved due to the pop-up camera mechanism. Similar to Chinese competitors Oppo and Vivo, Huawei seems to be following the trend of a smartphone sans a notch. The leaks further state that its display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and pixel density of 391 ppi.

Under the hood, the Huawei P Smart Z is kitted with the 14nm HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, which consists of an octa-core CPU and the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. It packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM, which is further expandable up to 512GB via microSD card. It is powered by a huge 4,000 mAh battery. In terms of biometric security options, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, Huawei has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack in the P Smart Z.

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In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera module, which consists of a 16MP (f/1.8) primary sensor and a second 2MP (f/2.4) sensor. As mentioned above, the pop-up mechanism houses the 16MP (f/2.0) selfie camera. The phone measures at 163.5 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm and weighs at 197 grams. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box, which will be topped off with EMUI (Huawei’s custom skin). As per the leaks, the Huawei P Smart Z will be priced at 279.90€ (~INR 21,600) at the time of launch. It will supposedly be available in three colour options: Black, Green and Blue.

May 3, 2019
Detailed Specs Of The Moto Z4 And Z4 Force Revealed Ahead Of Launch

Motorola is expected to launch two premium smartphones that are called the Moto Z4 and the Z4 Force which will succeed the Moto Z3 from the year 2018. Like previous handsets from the Moto Z lineup, the upcoming device will be compatible with Moto Mods revealed previously leaked renders. As stated their renders were previously leaked online, and now their specifications have also be shared on Twitter via a reliable leakster.

Moto Z4 and Z4 Force Features And Design

Both the Moto Z4 and Z4 Force have a lot of alike specifications with differences in the chipset, camera, battery capacity and storage variants. The smartphone duo sport a 6.4 inch OLED display on the front that has FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, the former packs the Snapdragon 675 SoC while the latter packs the Snapdragon 855 SoC. In terms of memory and storage, the more affordable Z4 has 6 GB of RAM which is combined with 128 GB of ROM. On the other hand, the beefed-up Moto Z4 force has 128 GB of ROM and 8 GB of RAM.

Both smartphones have an f/1.9 aperture equipped 24.8 MP selfie camera, while they have considerably different rear camera setup. The Z4 has a single 48 MP rear camera while its elder sibling, the Z4 force has triple camera setup which consists of a 48 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP sensor. Talking about the battery cell, the former has a 3632 mAh battery while the latter has 3230 mAh battery. For biometric security, they have an in-display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming an industry standard.

According to the past leak, the Z4 smartphone duo has a contemporary design with a high screen to body ratio display on the front that features a waterdrop notch up top which houses the selfie camera. The rear of the devices is the same as the current gen Moto Z3 which harbours the Motorola logo, circular camera module and Moto Mod attachment pins. The bottom the handsets are occupied by USB Type C port and the 3.5 mm audio jack while the top is occupied by SIM Card tray.

Moto Z4 and Z4 Force Price and Launch Date

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M40 Leaked On Geekbench, To Feature The Snapdragon 675 SoC

According to the source, the Moto Z4 will cost US $ 399 (Rs 27,600) while the Moto Z4 Force will cost US $ 650 (Rs 45,000). Even though, the launch date of the smartphones yet to be announced, the number of leaks hint that they will launch soon.

May 3, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M40 Leaked On Geekbench, To Feature The Snapdragon 675 SoC

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M series of smartphones back in the month of January this year. The devices which include the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30, replaced the Galaxy On lineup and are the company’s online exclusive handsets. While Samsung has not confirmed another smartphone in the series, a new device, purported to be called the Galaxy M40 was certified on the Wi-Fi Alliance website a while ago. The alleged handset has now been spotted on performance benchmarking website Geekbench. This listing reveals new details about the Galaxy M40.

Galaxy M40

As is evident from the name, the Galaxy M40 will be the elder sibling to the Galaxy M30 and the most premium smartphone in the Galaxy M lineup. The listing on Geekbench reveals a device with the model number SM-M405F, which corroborates with previous leaks. It mentions the Galaxy M40 will run on the 6150 SoC. The aforementioned name is the code name of the 10nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also seen in the Redmi Note 7 Pro. According to the listing, the upcoming smartphone achieved a single core score of 2350 and a multi-core score of 6410, which is in line with what the processor is capable of scoring on the benchmarking platform. Notably, the chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU.

Galaxy M30

Unfortunately, the Geekbench listing doesn’t reveal anything about the design of the device. Like the Galaxy M30, the upcoming handset may sport a polycarbonate design with a gradient colour pattern on the back. It is expected to have a Super AMOLED display on the front. To maximise the screen real estate, an Infinity U style waterdrop notch may also be implemented on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, the handset may include an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology. In terms of optics, a triple rear camera is also expected in the handset like the Galaxy M30 and Galaxy A50.

Also read: AI Reveals Why Our Eyes Are Drawn Towards Specific Shapes And Colours

Previous leaks of the Galaxy M40 confirm it will be powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. The listing on Geekbench reveals the smartphone will run on the latest OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. This is surprising considering the previous entrants in the lineup featured Android 8 Oreo out of the box. In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy M40 will have support for Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac bands and Bluetooth 5.0 on board. Even though Samsung is yet to announce the launch date of the Galaxy M40, the recent leaks suggest its launch is imminent. The official price of the smartphone will be announced at the time of the launch, however, going by its features and placement in the lineup, it is likely to be a sub Rs. 20,000 handset.

May 3, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 Teaser Reveals A Notchless And Bezeless Design

Taiwan based electronics manufacturer, Asus will soon launch its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6 which will succeed the Asus ZenFone 5Z from yesteryear. Details about the upcoming device have previously surfaced online revealing its key specifications. Freshly, the company has shared a teaser of the upcoming handset on Twitter which exhibits its launch date and front fascia.

Asus ZenFone 6 Design And Features

As previously mentioned the teaser shows the front layout of the upcoming Asus ZenFone 6. It depicts a modern smartphone with a large screen display which is surrounded with minimal bezels on all sides. Noteworthy, the smartphone lacks any sort of notch above the display which insinuates it will have a pop up selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro and the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro.

Even though the teaser does not reveal any specifications of the Asus ZenFone 6, they can be derived from past leaks. The previously uncovered Geekbench listing of the smartphone states that it will feature Qualcomm’s flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855. The listing also revealed that the device packs 6 GB of RAM, however, Asus is likely to launch the device with higher RAM capacities as well. In terms of the Android version, it runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which will be skinned with Asus’s custom UI. More details including the screen size, battery capacity, camera resolution of the device will only be publicised once it officially launched.

ZenFone 6 Launch Date and Price

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The aforementioned teaser discloses that the Asus ZenFone 6 will launch on the 16th of May which is nearing fast. The company will also live stream the event across several social media platforms which will commence at 11:30 IST. Even though the exact price of the device is yet to be announced, going by Asus’s pricing of previous smartphones, it will be priced under Rs 35,000 in India.

May 3, 2019

Amazon Summer Sale: Top Deals On Smartphones

Over the last few years, the number of users who shop online has significantly risen. The phenomenon is highly influenced by the discounts that E-Commerce platforms offer. Amazon, one of the largest online shopping platform in India is holding its Summer Sale which offers top smartphones on heavy discounts. The sale will go live from the 4th of May and will last till the 7th of May. Noteworthy, Amazon prime users have an exclusive privilege to buy their favourite products before the sale kicks off tomorrow. Here is a list of smartphones which are being offered on heavy discounts during the Amazon Summer Sale.

iPhone X

MRP: Rs 91,900

Deal Price: Rs 69,900

The iPhone X that also holds the title of the most selling smartphone in the year 2018 tops this list. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch OLED display that has a pixel density of 485 ppi. The smartphone has a 7 MP front-facing selfie camera and a dual rear camera setup which consists of 12 MP + 12 MP sensors. It runs on the Apple A11 Bionic chipset which is manufactured using 10 nm fabrication process. TH

Click here to buy the iPhone X at a discounted price

OnePlus 6T

Offer- Rs 9,000 discount

Deal Price: Rs 32,999 (8 GB + 128 GB), Rs 36,999 (8 GB + 256 GB)

The OnePlus 6T is the current flagship from the company and it was launched last year. The smartphone sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 402 ppi. Furthermore, it has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 which protects it against scratches and accidental drops. The OnePlus 6T is kitted with the Snapdragon 845 SoC and it also features an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has dual 16 MP + 20 MP cameras on the rear and 16 MP selfie camera. The two storage variants 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM are being offered at a discount of Rs 9,000.

Click here to buy the OnePlus 6T at a discounted price

Samsung Galaxy M20

Offer: Rs 1,000

Price: Rs 9,990 (3 GB + 32 GB), Rs 11,990 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Samsung launched the Galaxy M20 budget smartphone in the month of January in India. Due to its value for money, it has become very popular in the country. It features a 6.3-inch display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a pixel density of 409 ppi. The key highlighting feature of the handset is its massive 5,000 mAh battery which also supports 15 W fast charging. The smartphone has dual 13 MP + 5 MP rear-facing cameras and a single 8 MP camera which is housed in the water drop notch above the display. It is offered in two storage variants, both of which are being offered at a discount of Rs 1,000 in comparison to the regular price.

Click here to buy the Galaxy M20 at a discounted price

Samsung Galaxy S10

Offer: Exchange Offer Up to Rs 13,850

Price: Rs 66,900

Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphone the Galaxy S10 which is packed with remarkable features. It is the worlds first smartphone to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy S10 has a high screen to body ratio display that features a punch hole selfie camera. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by a 3400 mAh battery. Under the hood, it packs the Exynos 9820 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and Mali-G76 MP12 GPU.

Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy S10

Several other smartphones from Xiaomi, Nokia, Huawei, Honor and Vivo are being offered at a discount during the Amazon Summer Sale which is as follows:

Name	Price (Click to buy)
Samsung Galaxy S9 (lowest price ever)	Rs 39,900
Samsung Galaxy A50 (best ever exchange)	Rs 19,990
Nokia 8.1 (lowest price ever)	Rs 29,999
Mi A2 (lowest price ever)	Rs 10,999
Redmi 6 Pro (lowest price ever)	Rs 8,499
Redmi Y2 (lowest price ever)	Rs 8,999
Redmi 7 (latest launch)	Rs 8,999
Redmi Y3 (latest launch)	Rs 9,999
Huawei P30 Pro (latest launch)	Rs 71,990
Huawei Y9 (lowest price ever)	Rs 13,999
Honor View 20 (lowest price ever)	Rs 37,999

May 3, 2019

AI Reveals Why Our Eyes Are Drawn Towards Specific Shapes And Colours

It has been known for a long time now that neurons in the brain respond differently to different objects, images and colours. This is an instinct that is key to our survival, and our brain helps us in doing so by interpreting every cue differently. For instance, it has been deduced that in the inferior temporal cortex, some special visual neurons fire more when they detect specific images, text or certain stimuli. A small study led by investigators in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School has used an AI system that can help in determining what our neurons are interested in looking at.

Previously, similar experiments were hosted to figure out the same question, but the difference was that they used real images. Instead, Harvard investigators overcame this hurdle using synthetic images that were custom tailored to each specific neuron’s preference. Where real images are limited to stimuli present in the real world, AI-generated images changes the whole scenario.

Research Technique

Will Xiao is a graduate student in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, and he was the one who designed the software that implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to formulate images based on neural responses. The responses were obtained from six Rhesus macaque monkeys. The animals were shown images in 100-milliseconds blips, which were generated by the program originally created by Will Xiao. Various shapes and colours were gradually introduced via the software, which gradually morphed into a final image. At the end of each such experiment, the program generates a super-stimulus for the aforementioned neurons.

Also Read: Microsoft Launches The HoloLens 2 Developers Edition

The results of these experiments were then analyzed, and it was deduced that they are consistent over separate runs, indicating that the neurons actually respond differently to separate stimuli. This could be the key to comprehend various cognitive issues, for instance, autistic disorders. By studying those cells which respond preferentially, researchers can figure the reason for negative social impacts which lead to partial development of neurons.

May 3, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Official Renders Leak, Pre Orders Live In India
In a market previously dominated by brands like Samsung and Apple, OnePlus has made a strong footing for itself. Almost 5 years after the release of the first OnePlus smartphone, the company is gearing up to disrupt the flagship segment with the release of its new lineup, the OnePlus 7 series. The lineup is expected to include the OnePlus 7, the specced up OnePlus 7 Pro and supposedly a 5G variant of the same. Rumours regarding the specifications of the devices have been around for quite some time now. Ahead of the launch of the smartphones, official renders of the OnePlus 7 Pro have surfaced, which exhibit key features of the smartphone’s design, such as the triple camera and curved glass panel.

The renders showcase the company’s prized smartphone in all its glory. As per latest reports, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in three colour variants, Nebula Blue, Mirror Grey and (possibly) an Almond colour option. The elegant renders also exhibit the triple camera module on the back of the aforementioned device. The LED flash is placed below the camera module, and the device has the OnePlus branding at the bottom of the rear panel. Front renders of the smartphone depict a curved glass panel that tapers towards the edges. Like the OnePlus 6T, the left side of the smartphone houses the power button and the mute switch, whereas the right side accommodates the volume rockers.

OnePlus 7 Pro Features And Specifications

As the name suggests, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be the specced up variant of the regular OnePlus 7. It will sport an all glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis to provide reinforcement. According to the source, the smartphone will have a 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution 3120 x 1440 px and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The OnePlus 7 Pro will use a pop-up camera mechanism, similar to the one seen in the Vivo V15 Pro. Regarding biometrics, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner along with the support for face unlock technology.

The OnePlus 7 Pro will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. As observed above, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera module, comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor and an f/ 2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor. It will also feature an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera housed in the aforementioned pop-up mechanism. Reportedly, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and will be available in the following memory variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
It's happening! Pre-booking for the #OnePlus7Pro starts 12pm tomorrow ?

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— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) May 2, 2019

Also Read: The Apple iPhone XI Visualized In Elegant HD Renders

The OnePlus 7 Pro will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charging. As previously mentioned, the smartphone will also be available in a 5G variant. Furthermore, the company is now accepting pre-bookings for the smartphone on Amazon India ahead of its May 14 Launch, so users willing to be the first exclusive OnePlus 7 Pro customers can sign up for the same. You can click here to book the OnePlus 7 Pro.
May 3, 2019
Microsoft Launches The HoloLens 2 Developers Edition

Microsoft has unveiled the developer edition of its HoloLens 2 Mixed Reality (MR) Headset on the 2nd of May. It is the successor to the HoloLens headset that was launched in the year 2016. To recall, the company first showcased the product at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona in the month of February. It is touted to bring about major changes to its predecessor, especially in terms of design, comfort and processing power.

What Is Mixed Reality?

Microsoft HoloLens

The Mixed Reality or MR platform was popularised by Microsoft with the original Hololens which offers a unique amalgamation of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. This signifies that the technology uses the camera attached to the headset which is worn by the user. With the camera used for augmented reality, the Virtual effect rendered inside the headset creates isolation from the real world. Noteworthy, Mixed Reality is anticipated to take off exponentially in a few years.

The real world case of Mixed Reality is expected to be more elaborate than both AR and VR, which are mostly used for gaming as of now. For instance, the technology can be used to train industry workers and medical professionals in a virtual environment. This can help in driving down costs and boosting productivity. However, in its current stage, the technology is deemed significantly expensive which has limited its adaptation.

Microsoft HoloLens 2: What’s New?

As mentioned above, the HoloLens 2 Mixed Reality Headset boasts of major changes over the original HoloLens. The company claims to have fixed major gripes that were reported by the users of the first generation device. According to Microsoft, the customers mainly faced issues with the resolution of the two displays which have now been bumped up to 2K resolution panels resorting the complaints. Another issue that Microsoft has fixed with the HoloLens 2 is related to the Field of View (FoV). The FoV in the first generation was found to be its biggest weakness. Microsoft claims to have fixed it with a wider FoV on the latest device. It is also said to be three times more comfortable than the previous generation and uses a knob at the back for adjusting the grip of the headset.

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The Developer Kit of the HoloLens 2 includes Azure Credits alongside Unity Pro and Unity PiXYZ Plugin. While the former is a cloud service by Microsoft, the latter two are used for developing software for the headset. The company has also revealed the Unreal Engine 3 will be supported for the HoloLens 2 by the end of May. In terms of pricing, the MR headset is available for developers at a price of US $3500 (Rs. 2,42,553). It is expected to be available commercially and to businesses later this year at a slightly more price than the developer edition.

May 3, 2019
The Apple iPhone XI Looks Brilliant In These Amazing Renders

Apple is five months away from launching the 2019 iPhones which will succeed the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR from yesteryear. The upcoming flagship handsets from the company will allegedly be called the iPhone XI (Eleven) and the iPhone XI Max (Eleven Max). While the name of the less feature upcoming iPhone is unknown as of now. Even though the launch of 2019 iPhone models is still distant, detail about the upcoming devices keeps on pouring in. Based on the past leaks, a graphic designer, HKI Products has made renders of the iPhone XI which are worth taking a look.

iPhone XI Renders

The renders of the iPhone XI exhibit an elegant looking smartphone which is reminiscent of the current generation devices. On the front of the device sits a large screen display which is surrounded with minimum bezels on all sides except for a wide notch up top. Like the iPhone XS, the notch of the upcoming device houses the front-facing camera and the earpiece for receiving phone calls.

The iPhone XI concept renders exhibit curved edges which have been staple to the lineup since the iPhone 6. However, the key highlighting feature of future flagship iPhone lies on the back. The rear of the conceptual iPhone XI has a triple camera setup which has been claimed several sources in the past. The camera housing has a squarical shape

Notably, like the iPhone XS, the rear camera module of the anticipated smartphone also protrudes out slightly of the back panel. The bottom of the handset from the renders have a USB Type C port which is flanked by grilles on either side. Though, Apple is yet to confirm whether the device will have this type of connector or not. Even though the source does not provide any specifications of the smartphone they have been exposed in the past.

iPhone XI Expected Features and Launch Date

The iPhone XI is expected to have the same size screen as the iPhone XS which sports a 5.8 inch Super Retina HD display. Noteworthy, the upcoming device will reportedly feature a 12 MP selfie camera which is a significant bump in comparison to the 8 MP sensor found on current generation devices. Like the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup, the future flagship iPhone models are also reported to support wireless charging. Talking about the chipset, it will ship with a faster SoC that succeeds the A12 Bionic.

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All in all, precise details including the price, specifications and design of the iPhone XI will only be publicised at its official launch. Going by Apple’s past launch cycles, the upcoming devices will launch in the month of September.

May 3, 2019
Google Pixel 3a

The Google Pixel 3a is the latest mid-range offering from the company. The smartphone boasts of a similar design to its elder siblings, with an identical camera performance and a more affordable price. It offers some competitive specifications for the price, like the Snapdragon 670 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. As is the case with Pixel devices, the Pixel 3a also features a clean, stock build of Android with the promise of software updates in the near future.

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May 2, 2019
Google Pixel 3a XL

The Google Pixel 3a XL features a 6-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px, and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device packs a Snapdragon 670 chipset, which comprises of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 615 GPU. It is bundled with 4GB of RAM and is available in 2 memory variants, 64GB and 128GB. The Pixel 3a XL has a 12MP rear camera sensor and an 8MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 3700 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Google Pixel 3a XL is available in 3 colours, Just Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish.

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May 2, 2019
Lenovo L38111 Leaks on TENAA, Packs 4000 mAh Battery And 16MP Camera
In the latter part of April 2019, Lenovo launched its flagship device, the Z6 Pro, which has flagship specifications and a competitive price tag. As per latest reports, the company is gearing up for the release of another mid-range smartphone, which will be the Lenovo L38111. The device was spotted on Chinese regulatory website TENAA which reveals it complete specifications.

Lenovo L38111: Design And Specifications

The TENAA certification reveals that the Lenovo L38111 measures at 156.4 x 74.4 x 7.9 mm and weighs 163 grams. The smartphone has a 6.3 inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. It has a waterdrop style notch up front that houses the selfie camera. The smartphone’s back panel appears to be made out of a glossy plastic material.

Under the hood, the Lenovo L38111 features a 2.2GHz octa-core unnamed processor. Details about the same may be available in the near future. The device will be launched in three different variants as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup, which accommodates a 16MP primary sensor. Any information about the other two sensors is not known as of now. For selfies, the smartphone packs a 8MP front camera. The Lenovo L38111 runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system.

Features And Expected Availability

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Previously in the month of April 2019, the device received Bluetooth certification, confirming that the Lenovo L38111 will feature Bluetooth v5.0. Furthermore, it will be powered by a 3,930 mAh battery, which will have support for 18W fast charging. For biometric security, the L38111 sports a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The TENAA website reports a total of nine colour variants of the device, including Black, Green, Red, Purple, Gray, Gold, Silver, White and Blue colour options. Reports state that the Lenovo L38111 may be launched in the market in this year itself.
May 2, 2019
Razer Is Making An RGB Toaster And You Can’t Do Anything About It

Razer, an American Gaming Peripheral company is making a toaster. There, that’s the news you guys are here to read. After announcing the Project Breadwinner as an April Fools joke in the year 2016, the company is making it a reality. In the supposed joke, the company claimed it is developing an RGB Toaster which can make toasts with the Razer Logo on them. Now, the CEO of Razer has confirmed the company will start working on an actual toaster really soon. If all of this sounds weird, let us assure you that it is and you are not alone.

History Of The Razer Toaster

So if you want to know more about this “amazing” and “groundbreaking” idea by Razer, grip on to something. The story starts about six years ago, in the year 2013 when a fan asked Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan about the Razer Toaster. The executive jokingly said the company has already made one and that is when it all went downhill. A man named Mark Withers, the mastermind behind all this, started commenting on every Liang Tan’s post about the fabled product. He also created a Facebook page dedicated to this quest.

This led to Tan claiming if Withers gets a million likes on the page, Razer will make an actual toaster. Furthermore, if a member of the page tattoos the Toaster image on their body, an additional 1,00,000 will be counted in the case. No prizes for guessing who won, as around 12 people posted pictures of them gracing the tattoo on their forearm.

April Fools Of 2016

The tale continues, and it doesn’t get less weird from there. So in the year 2016, Razer maybe in a bid to tease the hardworking activists just wanting a toaster, released the Project Breadwinner as an April Fools Joke. This, as discussed above, teased an amazing looking toaster, with RGB lights. What was interesting about the product was that it could imprint the company’s famous three-headed snake logo on the bread.

While this prank was taken mostly in jest, it ended up increasing the demand for a Razer Toaster. Three years and a lot of bad decisions later, we are here and the product is a reality. After the page hit their goal, Min-Liang Tan posted on Facebook that he will put together a team and in a few years, will make the project a reality. Don’t fret though, as regular updates will be shared so you know the toaster is safe and sound. So Razer is making a toaster – for Razer toaster lovers. By Razer Toaster Lovers.

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So this brings us where we are today, in a world where RGB toasters by Razer are apparently a thing. While we are all in for a company fulfilling all the demands of the consumers, how long do we have to wait for Asus to make a ROG Microwave? And if no one has asked that question before now, we are going to go and make a Facebook page soon about it.

May 2, 2019