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Huawei To Introduce Its Own Mapping System To Compete With Google Maps

With the advent of newer technology, lives have become easier. For example, unlike in the past where you had to ask for directions or use an unyieldingly large map, online mapping services have existed to make lives easier. Currently, Google dominates such a service with its extremely popular Google Maps. Many companies have tried to obtain a footing in the market like Apple and Blackberry, the latter miserably failing in this regard. According to a new report, Huawei is now also seeking to develop its own mapping service which will compete with Google Maps.

Who Is It For?

A fresh report originating from Huawei’s home country, China, has stated that the tech giant is seeking to challenge Google. However, the company is developing a mapping service which differs from its competitors. Unlike Google Maps, it is reportedly being made for developers which implies that it may be used by navigation or taxi-hailing services. It would also allow third-party developers to create utilize this service without creating their own.

Google Maps

Map Kit

A top executive at Huawei has revealed Map Kit as the name of the upcoming service. It will offer developers a street-level navigation system that they can use in their respective apps. Map Kit will also convey real-time traffic conditions and other related data. It could also imply an AR walking navigational system which is used by Google. Furthermore, the Map Kit will be connected to local mapping services and will have to rely on telecom base stations that offer positioning data via satellites.

Google Maps AR Navigational Feature

Will It Succeed?

The report also states that Huawei is partnering up with Booking Holdings. Notably, Booking is currently reliant on Google Maps. Hence Map Kit might just be a customer and not actually a data provider. Huawei will have to invest heavily to compete in the mapping service market which has been notoriously difficult to crack. As mentioned earlier, Google is the only company to see success in the business while even Apple is lagging behind the search giant. Nokia too had tried and failed with its Here Maps as did Blackberry in the past.

iOS 13 Maps

Also Read: YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September

Why Is Huawei Making Map Kit?

Huawei’s new mapping service is probably in response to the trade ban imposed on it by the US Government. The trade ban it had received has since been temporarily revoked but its implications still stand evident. US and western-based companies can cut ties from the company at any given moment. Thus, the move arrives with a more self-sufficient motive rather than just a revenue-generating one.

August 17, 2019
This Is Huawei’s Answer To The Budget Oriented Redmi 7A
Despite the US ban, Huawei’s product launches have remained unaffected. An upcoming budget-oriented smartphone from the company has been listed on the Chinese regulatory website, TENAA which states its launch will happen soon. Noteworthy, the arrangement of the rear camera sensor, company branding and the front fascia of this device is highly reminiscent to the previously launched Redmi 7A.

According to the listing, the Huawei smartphone carries the AMN-AL10 model number. Although the name of the device is currently unavailable it is believed to be placed below the Enjoy 9e which was launched earlier this year.

The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.71-inch display that features a waterdrop notch up top. The top, left and right bezels around the display are negligible while the chin below it is comparatively thicker. It also features the company branding below the display which is once again identical to the Redmi 7A.

In terms of memory and storage, the Huawei smartphone will be offered in two variants which are as follows:
- 2 GB + 32 GB (expandable upto 512 GB)
- 3 GB + 64 GB (expandable upto 512 GB)
As previously mentioned, the rear of the handset features a single 13 MP camera which is accompanied by an LED flash. Under the hood, the Huawei smartphone features an Octa-Core CPU which is clocked at 2 GHz.

The device is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery that supports 10 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 3.5 mm headphone jack. It will be offered in three colour variants which include Vermiculite Black, Amber Brown and Turquoise Green.

Huawei AMN-AL10 specifications
- 5.71-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display
- 2GHz Octa-Core processor
- 3000mAh battery
- 13MP rear camera with LED flash
- 5MP front-facing camera
- Dimensions: 147.13×70.78×8.45mm; Weight: 146g
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
- 2GB RAM with 32GB storage / 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD
- Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
Also Read: Mysterious Xiaomi Smartphone Hits TENAA, Could Be The Redmi 8

Although the price of the smartphone currently unavailable, going by its specs, it will be targeted towards the Rs 6,000 and Rs 8,000 price bracket. In order to gain the availability details and official price, we will have to wait until its launch which is expected to happen soon.

Users who are interested in checking out the official listing can do so by clicking here.
August 17, 2019
YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September
YouTube is an app that is found in almost every smartphone and is enjoyed by most users. The website or app allows people to consume video content alongside music for free. Its business model is centred around ad revenue with ads people watch in between videos and such. For the most part, the app is a free service but does offer some paid services like Youtube Premium. Freshly, Google, its parent company has announced that is making the paid service free for all to watch.

YouTube Originals

The company had previously announced YouTube Originals which was introduced to make the platform similar to Netflix and other paid streaming platforms. In other words, users are offered a wide variety of movies and episodic series to choose from. However, the difference between the other services and YouTube Originals has now broadened. While Netflix employs a monthly subscription fee, Youtube is offering its Originals service for free. The service, until now, has been exclusive to Youtube’s Premium users but is now set to change.

Weird City

YouTube Premium

YouTube has also added new features for Premium subscribers of its service to enjoy. It includes:
- A new “Recommended Downloads” section in its app library.
- It is now possible to switch between songs and music videos with a single tap.
- The ability to download up to 500 songs from their Liked Songs list and other playlists
So How Do They Still Make Money?

How does a free service earn like Google, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube earn money? The answer is ads; most popular service out there run an ad-based revenue and YouTube Originals will also be loaded with them now. Previously, to the premium subscription, users had to shell out INR 129 a month which include:
- An ad-free experience while watching videos.
- The ability to run the app in the background.
- Download videos at a higher quality.
- Lastly, a subscription to YouTube Music Premium.
Also Read: Motorola One Action Launched, Features A 6.3 Inch Punch Hole Display

According to Google, every YouTuve Originals series released after 24th September will be available to everyone regardless of paid or unpaid status. However, premium users still receive a lot of benefits over the free users including:
- The premium users are not bothered by ads.
- Paid users get immediate access to every episode while paid users must wait for timed releases.
- Get to enjoy the director’s cut and bonus scenes.
August 17, 2019
Mysterious Xiaomi Smartphone Hits TENAA, Could Be The Redmi 8

On the 16th of August, an upcoming Redmi branded smartphone with model number ‘M1908C3IC’ was listed on the Chinese regulatory website TENAA. While some new agencies claim that this is the Redmi Note 8, which was previously announced to launch soon, we feel that is not the case.

Instead, this could be the Redmi 8, the successor of the Redmi 7 which was launched in the month of March. In the past, Redmi smartphones have been upgraded once a year however this may change with the upcoming device. As it has just been six months since the current gen Redmi smartphone was launched.

We believe this could be a new strategy that Xiaomi has to adopt due to stiff competition from companies like Realme. For users who do not know, in just over 1.5 years of its existence, Realme has launched three generations (1,2,3) and the 4th generation, the Realme 5 will be announced on the 20th of August.

In terms of design, the alleged Redmi 8 features a water drop notch display on the front along with a plastic back. The front of the smartphone features a considerable chin which houses the Redmi branding. Overall the front of this smartphone is reminiscent of Redmi 7A which is a budget offering.

The rear panel of the alleged Redmi 8 has a glossy finish which houses a fingerprint sensor, dual camera setup along with an LED flash, and the company branding which is inscribed vertically. The left side of the smartphone is occupied by what seems to be the power button and the volume rocker.

Unfortunately, the TENAA listing does not contain any specifications of the device, therefore, we will have to wait until the listing is updated or the handset is officially launched. Speaking of which, its launch date is currently unannounced, nonetheless, the mandatory certification suggests that smartphone will launch soon.

Also Read: Motorola One Action Launched, Features A 6.3 Inch Punch Hole Display

What are your thoughts on this Redmi handset, Do you think that this is the Redmi 8 or some other smartphone? Let us know in the comments below.

Readers who are interested in checking out the official listing can do so by clicking here.

August 17, 2019
Motorola One Action Launched, Features A 6.3 Inch Punch Hole Display
After much anticipation and numerous leaks, Motorola has finally launched the Moto One Action in Brazil, Mexico and several European countries. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone includes a punch-hole display and a triple rear camera setup.

Motorola One Action

The Motorola One Action features glass on the front and plastic on the back which is held together with a polycarbonate chassis. It measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2 mm and it tips the scale at 181g. It features a 6.3 inch LTPS IPS display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px.

Like the previously launched Moto One Vision, it also has an unconventionally tall display that has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display of the smartphone has punch hole cutout on the top left corner which houses a 12 MP selfie camera. For biometric security and rapidly logging into the UI, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

The Motorola One Action runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified; which means it will receive two major software updates and security updates for three years. Under the hood, it is kitted with Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured by Samsung. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU.

For photography, the Motorola One Action has a triple rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor, 5 MP depth sensor and an ultrawide sensor that has a 117-degree field of view. As previously mentioned, it also has a 12 MP front-facing camera.

The Motorola One Action is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which support 10 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Motorola One Action Price, Storage Variants and Colours

The Motorola One Action is offered in three colour options which include Denim Blue, Pearl White and Aqua Teal. The device is available in just one storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 4 GB + 128 GB: £219 (around Rs 18,964)
All in all, the device has an elegant design which is backed with modest innards. However, we feel the price of the device is a bit steep in comparison to its competitors.
August 16, 2019
Reliance Jio Fiber Broadband Plans Include Free Calls And A 4K LED TV

Reliance Jio is one of India’s leading telecom service provider. The Mukesh Ambani owned company has seen massive success in its short time since it was introduced. Currently, its high speed internet service, Jio Fiber, which was announced last week has some varying prices and special offerings. It includes plan in-between anywhere from Rs. 700 to Rs. 10,000 which is offered alongside the fixed-line connection and set-top box.

Now, let’s take a look at what’s in store for Jio customers:

Fixed Line Connection

Jio Fiber broadband offerings are bundled with a landline connection. Users have a choice between HD to 4K quality set-top box and have access to Jio’s Internet of Things (IoT). The company is also promising free calls for life from the fixed-line connection. Notably, the cost for international calls is being brought down by offering unlimited ISD calling to US, Canada at INR 500/month.

Set-Top Box

Reliance Jio announced a set-top box that allows users to access the largest possible collection of TV Channels. It arrives after the company acquired multiple system operators like DEN, Hathway and GTPL. These operators have direct relations with over 30,000 LCOs (Local Cable Operators). The set-top box, landline and broadband connections are all routed via fibre-optics cables.

First Day First Show

Jio is introducing a revolutionary concept which will affect the way people watch new movies in India. The service will be available in mid-2020 and will be available for Premium Jio Fiber users to watch a movie as soon as they are released in the theatres.

Free 4K LED TV

Jio Forever plans bring some exciting news for prospective customers. The annual plan can be opted and offer users a free HD or 4K LED TV and a 4K set-top box for free. It is yet to be announced which brand or make of TV will be provided and if or not a security deposit is required.

Gaming

One of the more surprising news is definitely the companies entry into gaming. The Reliance Jio set-top box will arrive with a built-in graphics card. Notably, the company is also in collaboration with Tencent Games and Microsoft to make more games compatible. Zero-Latency gaming experience is being claimed right now but we have yet to see of its legitimacy.

Microsoft’s Halo

Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality

Jio’s set-top box will also have native support for VR and MR functionality. It means that such content in different categories like shopping, education and movies can be experienced. A special Holoboard MR headset is expected to arrive soon after as well.

Jio IoT

Jio is developing an innovative service on its Indian 4G network called Narrowband Internet of Things or NBIoT. The company is looking to connect the whole of India. It is expected that two years after its launch an estimate of two billion IoT devices in India. The service will commercially be available from 1st January 2020.

Also Read: Oppo Reno2 With 20x Zoom Quad Camera To Launch On 28th August

Prices

The subscription for the Jio Fiber will start from INR 700 a month and has speeds start from 100 Mbps. Even the US, a developed country only averages around 90 Mbps. The power users are also being targetted with an INR 10,000 plan which seems like a more robust offering.

August 16, 2019
Oppo Reno2 With 20x Zoom Quad Camera To Launch On 28th August

Earlier this year, Oppo launched its flagship device named Reno 10x Zoom. It featured a hybrid 10x Zoom capabilities as the name suggests and features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. It was released in April alongside a more affordable variant that has watered down specs. After a short run, it is being reported that its successor by the name Reno2 with 20x Zoom will soon make its debut in India.

New angles present new possibilities. Get ready for #OPPOReno2 pic.twitter.com/Uhho6FjJj7
— OPPO (@oppo) August 16, 2019

Reno2 Series

The Oppo Reno2 will make its debut in India, unlike last time before its eventual launch in other markets. The device was confirmed today (16th August 2019) by the company by a post shared on Twitter. According to the image shared, the Reno2 will feature a quad-camera setup on the rear alongside the signature shark-fin popup selfie shooter. The camera setup is stacked vertically with one on top of the other. Unfortunately, Oppo hasn’t given out any finer details regarding the device in question.

Furthermore, it is also confirmed that the event will see the launch of multiple iterations of the Reno2. Which means, Oppo is likely to introduce a mid-range variant alongside the flagship. It may be possible that the series will feature a 64MP camera similar to its competitor, Redmi and Realme. The latter was previously an Oppo subsidiary so it’s not far fetched that a similar sensor could be introduced between the companies. The flagship in the series might also feature Snapdragon 855+ which is expected to soon be seen in smartphones of competing brands.

Price & Availability

The Oppo Reno2 series will be unveiled on 28th August 2019. It is likely that its pricing will be close to its predecessors due to such a short interval between the generations. The Reno 10x Zoom variant was priced at INR 39,999 while the base variant retailed for INR 32,990. Hence, the price bracket for the series could also revolve around the 30-50k range.

Oppo Reno & Reno 10x Zoom

Also Read: Realme 5 Is The Worlds First Quad Camera Smartphone Under INR 10K

The news is surprising considering the smartphone launched barely 3 months ago in India. In other words, Oppo already is making the previous iteration obsolete in such a short lifespan. However, the news probably arrives after many factors such as new Qualcomm SoC and innovations in the photography department being introduced by its competitors.

August 16, 2019
Xiaomi Patents A Smartphone That Transforms Into A Tablet

Earlier this year, a senior Xiaomi executive showcased a foldable smartphone that could transform into a large-screen tablet. Following the event, Samsung and Huawei launched their first foldable smartphones which are dubbed the Galaxy Fold and Mate X respectively. Unfortunately, due to quality issues, the launch of both these handsets have been pushed back to September.

While Xiaomi was also assumed to launch its foldable smartphone soon after the launch of Huawei and Samsung’s offering, clearly that has not happened. But the company has been granted patents of a foldable smartphone that suggest that the device could launch soon.

According to the patents, the front of the Xiaomi smartphone has a flexible display that can fold from either end. Noteworthy, the bezels around the display are negligible which provides the device with an overall elegant design.

The rear of the Xioami smartphone seems to be made out of metal with two rubber straps that conceal the foldable hinge. The rubber-like material is similar to what is found on the previously launched Royole Flexpai. In addition, it also houses a triple camera setup.

The images do not reveal any cutout or notch for the front-facing selfie camera on the Xiaomi smartphone. It is likely that the device will debut with an under-display selfie camera, which several companies (1,2) are working on.

Also, it does not have a rear-mounted or side-mounted biometric sensor, perhaps, it will have an in-display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming a common sighting on premium and mid-range smartphones.

In addition to functional design, the Xiaomi smartphone is expected to have high-end specifications. Therefore, it could feature the Snapdragon 855 or 855 Plus chipset. In terms of memory, it is expected to at least have 6 GB of RAM.

Also Read: Top Tech Best Budget Tech Gadgets and Accessories: August 2019

In order to verify the claims and leaks, we will have to wait patiently until Xiaomi addresses the device publically. Besides, the foldable smartphone from Xiaomi is expected to be more affordable than Samsung and Huawei’s offering which cost about US $ 2000.

What are your thoughts on the foldable smartphone from Xiaomi? Let us know in the comments below.

August 16, 2019
Chinese Man Spotted Using The Huawei Mate 30 Pro On A Subway Train

Over the last few years, Huawei has been a major contributor to the development of smartphones and its corresponding technologies. Due to its designation to the US entity list, Huawei had to face a major setback earlier this year. Nonetheless, it is advancing its thought of visionary smartphones at an unaffected pace.

The prime example of such handsets will be the members of Mate 30 lineup which will succeed Mate 20 branded devices from the year 2018.

The renders and features of upcoming Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have been revealed at multiple instances (1,2). Freshly, a traveller on the Chinese subway train was spotted using a unique smartphone which is believed to be the high-end Mate 30 Pro.

The front of the alleged Mate 30 Pro has an edge-to-edge display that has extremely curved sides. Besides, the top of display features a wide notch that goes in line with previously leaked renders.

The rear of the smartphone is concealed with a plastic case that has a couple of cutouts and it covers the camera sensors. The rear left side of the plastic case has a narrow slit which makes room for an elongated flashlight.

Unfortunately, the current leak does not exhibit any specifications of the Mate 30 Pro. Nonetheless, it is believed to feature the HiSilicon Kirin 985 or 990 (name not finalised) which will be manufactured by TSMC.

The upcoming Huawei smartphone is believed to have quad rear camera setup which will be mounted in a circular module.

Also Read: Realme 5 Is The Worlds First Quad Camera Smartphone Under INR 10K

In order to gain more details including the price and features of the Mate 30 Pro we will have to wait until its official launch which is believed to happen in the month of October.

On the basis of leaked renders and images, what are your thoughts on the Mate 30 Pro? Let us know in the comments below.

August 16, 2019
Realme 5 Is The Worlds First Quad Camera Smartphone Under INR 10K
Realme, previously an Oppo subsidiary, has seen increasing popularity in the Indian subcontinent within its short arrival. Earlier this month, we had covered multiple reports regarding the company’s upcoming range of smartphones. The Realme 5 series, a direct successor to the Realme 3 series has its official pricing finally revealed.

Realme 5

Realme 5 will be the company’s first quad camera setup smartphone that will make its debut in India. It features a quad camera setup with a 48MP primary shooter alongside a speculated wide angle lens, Super Macro camera and depth sensor. The smartphone is the reportedly one of the first to house one of Qualcomms latest chipset. According to a Geekbench report, the device sports the Snapdragon 665 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM which is also found in Xiaomi’s Mi A3.

Unfortunately, the company is yet to reveal any finer details regarding the Realme 5 series of smartphones. However, from what we know so far, the device offers notable features at a lucrative price tag with:
- 48MP Quad Camera Setup
- Snapdragon 655
- 4GB RAM
Price & Availability

Some achievements on our technology journey
A. 1st to bring 48MP Quad camera smartphone in India
B. World’s 1st Quad camera smartphone under 10k 1st in India
C. Powerful Qualcomm chipset 1st time ever launching in India
All on 20th Aug #ProudIndian #HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/r9xDQt7PwM
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) August 15, 2019

Realme 5 series will officially be launched officially on 20th August 2019 at 12pm (IST). The Realme 5 is confirmed to be under 10k which means it will probably priced similar to its predecessor at INR 9,999. Furthermore, Realme 5 is the worlds first smartphone to offer a quad camera module under a price tag of 10k. The Mi A3 launches on the 21st, hence, it is technically the first smartphone with SD655 in India. The smartphone will be available online via Flipkart.

Also Read: Compact Huawei Nova 5T With 5.5 Inch Punch Hole Display To Launch Soon

The Realme 5 will be directly competing with Xiaomi at this price bracket. The latter is known for its dominance over the affordable to upper mid ranged of smartphones. The Mi A3 will be one of its main competitors and it remains to be seen which is a better offering. More information is expected to arrive soon and updates will soon follow.
August 16, 2019

Eight Samsung Galaxy A Smartphones Set To Receive Significant Camera Update

In the month of February, the Korean electronics giant, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A10 which is the first smartphone in the revamped Galaxy A lineup. Since then, the company has launched a multitude of other smartphones in this lineup such as the Galaxy A30, the Galaxy A50, and the Galaxy A70.

Due to their competitive pricing and up to date features, the handsets have registered worthwhile sales figures for the company. It was previously reported that the company is planning to overhaul it existing lineup of Samsung Galaxy A smartphones and a leaked road map reveals, that the future handsets in this series will have a focus on photography.

According to the source, the details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphones are as follows:

Device Name	Rear Camera Setup Composition
Galaxy A21	13MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 5MP (Depth)
Galaxy A31	16MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 5MP (Depth)
Galaxy A41	24MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 5MP (Depth)
Galaxy A51	32MP (Main) + 12MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 2x Optical + 5MP (Depth)
Galaxy A61	48MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 10MP (Telephoto) 2x Optical + 5MP (Depth)
Galaxy A71	48MP (Main) + 12MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 2x Optical + ToF
Galaxy A81	64MP (Main) + 16MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 2x or 5x Optical + ToF
Galaxy A91	108MP (Main) + 16MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 5x Optical + ToF

In an effort to maintain simplicity of the name scheming, Samsung has made a chronological increment for all Galaxy smarpthones of 2020.

Except for the Samsung Galaxy A 91, the predecessors of all the smartphones listed above have already been launched. In comparison to the original handsets, Samsung will equip all future smartphones with one additional sensor. For reference, the Galaxy A20, A30 and A40 have two sensors while the A50, A60, A70 and A80 have three sensors.

Talking about the Galaxy A90, it is expected to launch soon, as several leaks (1,2) concerning the device have been uncovered in the recent past.

In addition to improved photography capabilities, Samsung is also assumed to upgrade the innards of future Galaxy A smartphones which includes improved chipsets and refreshed design.

Also Read: Redmi Note 8 Design Leaked, Features A Quad Rear Camera

Although the product strategy and leaked road map seem real, we will have to wait patiently until Samsung speaks aloud about the successors of the original Galaxy A smartphones from the year 2019. As previously mentioned, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A handsets will be launched in the year 2020.

August 16, 2019

Redmi Note 8 Design Leaked, Features A Quad Rear Camera

Redmi is one of the most renowned company in the Asian market. The company is a Xiaomi subsidiary and has historically focused heavily in the mid to affordable segment of smartphones. It has seen massive success in these ranges, especially with the Note series. Now, its latest entry named Redmi Note 8 has its designs leaked which showcases a quad camera setup.

Redmi Note 8

The new camera setup would be a first in Redmi’s series of mid range smartphones. The company’s General Manager shared a post on Weibo which had a video that confirmed the mass production of a 64MP quad camera smartphone. Previously, we had separately reported on a 64MP camera on a Redmi device and a rumour on the Note 8. Now, it seems that it might just be one and the same.

According to a leaked render, the rear of the smartphone features a vertical camera setup that consists of quad camera sensors. It is identical to the mass production video of a smartphone shared online. Hence, it seemingly confirms that the Redmi Note 8 will feature a 64MP quad camera setup. Notably, the confirmation of the 64MP quad camera smartphone arrived half a month prior but didn’t reveal the name.

Design

The image leaked of the Redmi Note 8 portrays a vertically stacked triple camera module flanked by a fourth sensor on the left side. On top of the lone fourth sensor is a dual tone LED flash. The back carries the signature Redmi branding with a “designed by Xiaomi” tag. It can be observed that the left of the device houses the the volume rockers while the right features the power button. Furthermore, there is no indication of a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. So, it is likely to feature an in display fingerprint scanner.

Also Read: This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro Looks Like

The Redmi Note 8 will arrive in gradient colour schemes, as seen in the image. Additionally, the Note 8 Pro variant could be the first smartphone to sport the Helio G90T SoC which is a gaming centric chipset. Unfortunately, the exact launch date and specifications regarding the Note 8 are still a mystery. The smartphone is yet to be made official with any announcements either so users could take this report with a grain of salt. More updates are expected to arrive soon, so stay tuned.

August 16, 2019
Apple To Launch The iPhone 11 On September 10

American technology giant Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones later this year. These smartphones will be the successor to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR from last year. While the design and key specifications of the handsets have already been leaked multiple times in the past, no information on when the devices will see the light of the day was known. Until now, as a new report reveals that the alleged iPhone 11 series will be launched on the 10th of September.

iPhone 11

The aforementioned report arrives via leaked screenshots found in the latest developer betas of iOS 13 and iPadOS. The images showcase the home screen of an iPhone and an iPad respectively with the Calender application showing the date as Tuesday, the 10th of September. While the image doesn’t confirm anything, what’s interesting is that the name of the file is “HoldForRelease”, which indicates that it is indeed the launch date of the upcoming iPhone 11 series.

The date is further backed by the fact that in a similar leak last year, an image was found in iOS 12 Beta hinting at a launch date of 12th of September for the 2018 iPhones. That is indeed the date when the smartphones were unveiled, so the latest leak makes some sense. The image also has a screenshot showcasing another date, September 23. This is believed to be the date when Apple releases the iOS 13 stable builds for all the supported devices.

iPhone XR

Apple historically has stuck to launching the latest version of the iPhone on the second Tuesday or Wednesday for the past few years. So, the launch date of 10th September, which is the second Tuesday of the month makes the leak credible. The upcoming iPhone 11 series, which may consist of three devices is speculated to be a minor update over their predecessors.

Also read: Compact Huawei Nova 5T With 5.5 Inch Punch Hole Display To Launch Soon

Alongside a new triple camera array for the two premium handsets and a dual-camera setup for the iPhone XR successor, they are expected to run on a new SoC, purportedly called the A13 Bionic. The forthcoming smartphones have also been leaked to be powered by a larger battery and better speakers. Since the launch date seems to be drawing close, we may not have to wait long to confirm our suspicions.

August 16, 2019
Compact Huawei Nova 5T With 5.5 Inch Punch Hole Display To Launch Soon
Earlier this year, the US commerce department designated Huawei to an entity list based on allegations of sending sensitive user data to the Chinese government. This move barred all American companies to terminate all sorts of business relations with the Chinese corporation.

Although the ban has now been lifted Huawei has still not been able to reform its relations with the United States-based companies. It seems that a hindrance as big as this has hardly made any effect on the companies plans. It has been launching aggressively price feature-laden smartphones at regular intervals.

Huawei Nova 5T Android Enterprise Listing

According to a fresh Android Enterprise listing, Huawei will soon launch another high-end smartphone which surprisingly will have a compact form factor. Ever since the bid adieu of Sony’s compact Xperia smartphones, the industry has been demanding for smaller devices which have not been delivered yet.

The upcoming Huawei smartphone will be the Nova 5T and it will be part of the Nova 5 smartphone lineup which was unveiled earlier this year.

As per the images listed on Google site, the Huawei Nova 5T has an attractive design which is due to the front which is dominated by an edge to edge display. Overall, the front fascia of the device is similar to the Huawei Nova 5i Pro which has already been launched. The display measures 5.5 inch and it also has a punch hole which houses the front-facing selfie camera.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro

In terms of memory and storage, the Nova 5T will be offered in two storage options which are as follows:
- 8 GB + 128 GB
- 8 GB + 256 GB
For securely and rapidly logging in to the UI, it also has a fingerprint sensor. Although the listing does not reveal it exact location, we believe it will be mounted on the rear. Besides, the Huawei Nova 5T runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and has NFC support.

Unfortunately, the listing has not revealed any details of the processor or the camera sensors incorporated on the smartphone. Therefore, they will be revealed at the official launch until another leak reveals them as well.

Also Read: This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro Looks Like

The launch date of the smartphone is yet unknown but the Android Enterprise listing suggests it is about to happen soon.

If Huawei is able to price the Huawei Nova 5T at an aggressive price, it could turn out to be a huge success as the demand for compact smartphones has been on the rise and the company can cash on this untapped segment of the mobile industry.

Would you like to buy a smartphone that has a compact form factor? Let us know in the comments below.
August 16, 2019
This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro Looks Like

Huawei is highly anticipated to launch the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro which will succeed the Mate 20 lineup from 2018. In comparison to their predecessors, the upcoming device will be a significant step up both in terms of design and features.

Earlier this week, a Chinese leakster claimed that Huawei had been waiting for Samsung to launch its 10th Gen Galaxy Note smartphone which at the time of writing this article has happened. The source also reported that the Mate 30 lineup will launch on either 25th or 26th September.

Ahead of the alleged launch, a fresh set of Mate 30 Pro renders had been shared on Social media website, Weibo. Noteworthy, the images exhibit a similar design to what was previously leaked by a case maker. Though the positioning of the camera sensors is different in the current render.

According to the render, the front of the Mate 30 Pro will be dominated by an edge-to-edge large screen display that has a wide notch up top. Furthermore, the sides of its display are unconventionally steep and it seems they touch the rear panel.

Like the Mate 20 lineup, the Mate 30 Pro also has a rear glass panel which houses the company branding and the camera setup. The rear camera setup is housed in a circular module and it consists of four sensors in addition to a LED flash.

Overall, the Mate 30 Pro seems to have a visionary design which will be backed with powerful innards.

The source claims that the device will also support 25 W of wireless charging making it the fastest in the industry. It is believed to feature the HiSilicon Kirin 985 or Kirin 990 SoC (name not finalised) which will be manufactured by TSMC.

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In order to confirm the leaks about the latest generation of Mate smartphone’s from Huawei, we will have to wait patiently as its expected launch date is still distant.

What are your thoughts on the Mate 30 Pro’s design based on leaked renders? Let us know in the comments below.

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