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  • Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, And Galaxy S10+ Visit the FCC

    Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, And Galaxy S10+ Visit the FCC

    Samsung is all set to launch the much hyped, much anticipated Galaxy S10 series this month. It has already announced an event scheduled for February 20. But even before the launch, we know pretty much everything about the smartphones. Recently, the three smartphones, namely the S10e, the S10 and the S10+ have appeared on FCC’s website.

    via Ben Geskin ( Twitter)

    The FCC has certified the SM-G970U variant of the Galaxy S10e, SM-G973U variant of the Galaxy S10, and SM-G975U variant of the Galaxy S10+. Also, the FCC has also certified the SM-G970U1, SM-G970W, SM-G970XU, SM-G973U1, SM-G973W, SM-G973XU, SM-G975U1, SM-G975W, and SM-G975XU variants. These findings were discovered by DroidShout.

    Galaxy S10 Series Specifications

     

    The Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, and Galaxy S10+ are set to be officially announced at the Unpacked event on February 20. All the three smartphones will run on Samsung’s Exynos 9820 processor in most markets. The American variants, will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 instead.

    In the memory department, the Galaxy S10e is expected to be available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Galaxy S10 will have two storage variants, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 512GB storage. Whereas, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ will be offered in a total of three memory configurations, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 512GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 1TB storage.

    All the smartphones will also feature the Infinity-O display. The Galaxy S10e is tipped to sport a 5.8-inch display. The standard Galaxy S10 will sport a 6.1-inch display. Because it is expected to be the most expensive of the three upcoming models, the Galaxy S10+ will sport a 6.4-inch display. 

    Read more: ZenBook 13, 14 And 15 Announced By ASUS In India

    The Galaxy S10 series may be the biggest change Samsung has ever made in their lineup. Also, there are a lot of things at the event to be excited for. Let’s see if the phones live up to their hype on February 20.

     

  • LG Could Launch Both The G8 And LG V50 ThinQ At MWC 2019

    LG Could Launch Both The G8 And LG V50 ThinQ At MWC 2019

    LG has seen better days. There was a time when the manufacturer was ahead in innovation and was loved by all. But times changed and LG didn’t. Now struggling to keep their mobile division alive, LG has to give all it’s got. And looks like that’s what it will do. New reports have suggested that LG is planning to launch the LG G8 and the LG V50 ThinQ together at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The differentiating factor would be, that the V50 ThinQ will support 5G.

    LG G7+ThinQ

    This is unusual for LG, as it generally launched the G series in the first half and the V series in the second. But it seems they have to try everything they have got this time. The V50 ThinQ will be the first smartphone by LG to support 5G. 

    LG G8 and V50 ThinQ Specifications

    Specifications wise, there is not a lot that is going to be different between the two phones. Both are expected to be equipped with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, a 6-inch display with a notch. The battery capacity will be 3500mAh for the G8 and 4000mAh for the V50 ThinQ. You can also expect a vapor cooling  chamber in the V50 ThinQ because of the 5G modem. The phones may arrive in 2 variants each, One with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The V40 had 5 cameras in total, so expect a similar setup in both the phones.

    Read more: Elon Musk Releases All of Tesla’s Patents To Save Earth

    The pricing is expected to be around $750 for the LG G8 and upwards of a $1000 for the V50 ThinQ. There are also reports floating in that LG might ditch the G series completely next year. LG will go for a different flagship name entirely. Lets hope LG gets the success that it so desperately wants. 

  • HMD Global To Launch Nokia 9 PureView On February 24

    HMD Global To Launch Nokia 9 PureView On February 24

    HMD Global seems to be riding the success train. In many markets, the Nokia brand has hit it off with the public and is making people nostalgic. HMD seems to understand that and is trying to revive the old glory of Nokia. And while they aren’t as successful in making a good flagship yet, they have been trying it constantly. One such phone is the Nokia 9 PureView, which has been leaked into oblivion. The phone is expected to be the next flagship from the brand and we finally have some news. HMD has sent media invites for an event on February 24 in Barcelona. The launch event will finally see the launch of the Nokia 9 PureView.

    The phone will be launched on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress or MWC that happens every year in Barcelona. Nokia also, launched four phones in total at MWC last year. This year would be no different. The event could also see the launch of a mid-range Nokia device and a feature phone reboot.

    Nokia 9 PureView Specifications

    A video was leaked earlier, confirming almost all the specifications of the device. the Nokia 9 PureView is said to have a 6-inch AMOLED screen with QHD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner. There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU. However, Nokia may be planning to announce a 5G-compatible version of the same device in the future with the newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. There will be a penta-camera setup, the details of which are unknown at the moment. Also, The phone will support fast charging and get rid of the 3.5mm headphone jack. There will be 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage on board.

    Read more: Huawei Foldable 5G Phone To Launch on February 24

    As far as pricing goes, the phone is expected to cost around $749. Indian price could be under Rs. 50,000. Also, The phone looks great and can put Nokia back in the flagship game. What is yet to be seen, is the capability of the cameras. If they are as good as the original Pureview cameras, the phone may be a breakout success. 

  • ZenBook 13, 14 And 15 Announced By ASUS In India

    ZenBook 13, 14 And 15 Announced By ASUS In India

    Since lightweight laptops are the ones ruling the markets these days, ASUS decided to show up with its own answer to all this. It just introduced the latest members of the ZenBook family, which are the ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14 and ZenBook 15. On the user-base side, the three laptops are targeting those users who prefer portability over everything. ASUS has previously released some pretty nice notebooks, so now it’s time to see what the new ZenBooks have to offer.

    ASUS ZenBook 13

    The ASUS ZenBook 13 in just 16.9 mm thin. Featuring a 13.3 inch Full-HD display with a NanoEdge design, the ZenBook 13 achieves a 95% screen-to-body ratio. With ultra-thin side and bottom bezels (2.8mm-3.3mm), it claims to be the world’s smallest 13 inch laptop. If you think the small screen at 13 inches is an issue, the display is optimized for 178-degree viewing angles. We think that this makes it a great device overall.

    The ASUS ZenBook 13 will be marketed in two variants. The first one will pack a 8th gen Intel Core i7-8565U CPU, which will be clocked at 1.8 GHz. The second variant will pack an Intel Core i5-8265U clocked at the same speed. Both variants will have the 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX150, and the users can pick either the 8GB RAM or 16GB RAM model. There’s a lot of variety in storage options too, with 256GB, 512GB and 1TB of SSD across these devices. 

    The ASUS ZenBook will start at Rs. 71,990. The device is expected to last 14 hours on a single charge. Also, it will be available in 2 colour options : Royal Blue and Icicle Silver.

    ASUS ZenBook 14

    The next iteration in the ZenBook series is the ASUS ZenBook 14, which will be 0.63 inches thin. The 1.09kg notebook will sport a 14-inch Full HD display, with a 92% screen-to-body ratio. Again, this is possible because of very thin bottom and side bezels. Again, it will be available in the same processor options as the ZenBook 13, with similar graphic options. 

    The ASUS ZenBook 14 will last up to 13 hours on a single charge, and it will be available at a price starting Rs. 72,990.

    ASUS ZenBook 15

    Also Read : ASUS May Launch Zenfone With Pop Up Camera And Punch Hole Camera

    The best variant in the new ZenBook Series, the ASUS ZenBook 15 has a much bigger 15.6 inch screen. Not surprisingly, with a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio. It has two CPU options : An Intel Core i7-8565U (8th gen) processor and Intel Core i5-8265U (8th gen) processor. Backed by the same graphics as the other two notebooks, we think that it will deliver pretty well. Similar storage options as the ZenBook 13 and 14 are available.

    The ASUS ZenBook 15 will be priced Rs. 1,39,990 onwards and will be available in the same two colours:  Royal Blue and Icicle Silver Colour Options.

     

  • Samsung’s Unpacked Leaked Teaser Gives Us A First Look At Its Foldable Phone

    Samsung’s Unpacked Leaked Teaser Gives Us A First Look At Its Foldable Phone

    Samsung Vietnam has reportedly uploaded and swiftly deleted a video which seems to the teaser for Unpacked. The Samsung Unpacked event is the event scheduled for February 20 where Samsung is expected to launch a plethora of products. The teaser gives us a glimpse of what we can expect of the event. To no one’s surprise, there is a the Samsung Foldable Phone in there.

    What To Expect At Samsung Unpacked

    The video also shows a bunch of other products, including a bezel less smartphone and some accessories. The smartphone, again to no one’s surprise is the Galaxy S10. The Galaxy S10 is supposed to be the primary launch at the event. There are also some other accessories that Samsung may be planning to launch. There seems to be some ultrasound gadget attached to the phone which could be used to map an unborn child’s heartbeat.

    The highlight of the event, is the foldable smartphone. Samsung first showed it off at its Developer’s Conference in November last year. The phone makes a small appearance in the video which all but confirms that we’ll see more of it at the event. What the phone would be called is anyones guess, but two names may be the Galaxy F or the Galaxy X. 

    The Galaxy Unpacked event is happening right before MWC or the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona just like every year. The primary launches of the event, the Galaxy S10 series, will signify many firsts for Samsung. The phone will be the first it has made to have an in-display fingerprint sensor. It also is supposed to have a hole-punch display and a near bezel less design. There are three phones expected at the event, the Galaxy S10E, The Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. 

    Read more: Apple Blocks Google’s Internal Apps On iOS

    There seems to be a lot to be seen at the Samsung Unpacked event this year. It remains to be seen if we will see all of the speculated products at the event. But from the looks of it, we may not have to wait too long to find that out.

  • Huawei Foldable 5G Phone To Launch on February 24

    Huawei Foldable 5G Phone To Launch on February 24

    Huawei promised to release a foldable smartphone in early 2019. It also promised to release a 5G device in the same time frame. Looks like Huawei is going to fulfil both those promises at once as it has announced a foldable, 5G smartphone on Twitter. The Huawei Foldable 5G smartphone will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 24. 

    This will be Huawei’s first foldable phone. This will also be the company’s first 5G phone. From the teaser, we can’t make out much details, but it seems like the foldable phone will fold inwards, much like the Royole FlexPai. The phone may also very well be the first 5G compatible phone. 

    Flexible Smartphones And 5G

    Flexible smartphones seem to be the rage these days. Companies like Samsung, Oppo and Xiaomi putting all their resources to get the formula right. We have seen the demo of a foldable phone by Samsung at its developer’s conference November last year. It is speculated to be unveiled at the Unpacked event that is supposed to happen on February 20. 

    The concept of 5G on the other hand, is in a very nascent stage. Every cellular provider has promised the idea of 5G, but the timeline on when we will see a an actual 5G connection is vague. But it is expected that after many smartphone makers move to 5G modems in their products; we would soon see these providers switching gears and making it readily available.

    Read more: Less-Feature Rich Galaxy S10 Variant Wont Be Called ‘Lite

    The very idea of a foldable phone seems cool and exciting, but the question that still remains is, who is it for? The use case for a foldable phone hasn’t yet been defined. 5G on the other hand, could have many possible use cases and that makes it one of the trends to look out for in 2019.

  • Xiaomi To Launch The Redmi Note 7 On February 12 In India

    Xiaomi To Launch The Redmi Note 7 On February 12 In India

    Xiaomi has been on a roll these past few months. The company has seen tremendous success in the country. Adding one more successful device to its portfolio, the company is all set to launch the Redmi Note 7 on February 12. Xiaomi has been teasing the launch for quite some time, but we finally have some confirmation, according to a report by 91mobiles.

    The Redmi Note 7 may not be the only product to be launched at the event, scheduled in New Delhi. According to reports, the Chinese smartphone maker may also launch the Mi Sports Shoes at the event. The shoes are speculated to be the rebranded version of the Mijia Sneakers 2. 

    Redmi Note 7 Specifications

    The Redmi Note 7 will be the next device in the Note series of devices. The devices are known for their value for money specifications and features. Redmi Note 7 has already been launched in China and features a 6.3 inches IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The phone has a waterdrop notch, a first for Xiaomi and the phone will be the first since Redmi has been created as a separate brand. the device also runs on Android 9 with MIUI on top.

    The Redmi Note 7 also has a glass sandwich design. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 660 chipset with Adreno 512 GPU. It is available in 3 variants in China, 3GB RAM with 32GB Storage, 4GB of RAM with 64GB of Storage and 6GB RAM with 64GB of Storage. Redmi may bring either of these or all of the variants in India. 

    The phone’s highlight feature however, is the 48MP camera at the back. The sensor is a Samsung ISOCELL one made to capture more detail and better low light shots. The 48MP camera is accompanied by a 5MP depth sensor and a 13MP front camera. The phone is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for QuickCharge 4. It also has a reversible, Type-C connector which is a first for Redmi series.

    Redmi Note 7 Price

    And while the specifications suggest otherwise, the Redmi Note 7 will be affordable. The Chinese price of the device is 999 Yuan (about Rs 10,000) for the 3GB/32GB variant, 1,199 Yuan (about Rs 12,500) for 4GB/64GB variant and 1,399 Yuan(about Rs 14,500) for the 6GB/64GB variant.

    Mi Sport Shoes

    The Mi Sports shoes are nothing to write home about. The shoes are made out of breathable fabrics and may arrive in four colours. They also have a “3D knitted upper portion”. The shoes are speculated to be priced at Rs 2,999.

    Read more: Xbox One Consoles Bricked By An Unknown Bug On Wednesday

    The Redmi Note 7 seems like a capable device and may be another breakout success for Xiaomi. There is also speculations that the Redmi Note 7 Pro may also make its debut but nothing has been confirmed yet. The device is priced well and has great specifications going for it. Lets hope the device is easily available without a barrage of flash sales.

  • Apple Blocks Google’s Internal Apps On iOS

    Apple Blocks Google’s Internal Apps On iOS

    Just after a few days of banning Facebook’s notorious internal apps on its iOS, Apple has now blocked Google for the same. The company can no longer run its internal apps on Apple’s platform following a privacy scare. This was reported by TechCrunch and Bloomberg’s Mark Bergen.

    The main reason cited behind this decision is Google and Facebook’s use of these apps to monitor users activity. Apple’s move to block Google’s developer certificate comes just a day after Google disabled its Screenwise Meter app following press coverage. Google’s app also relied on Apple’s enterprise program. The program enables the distribution of internal apps within a company.

    According to a statement by Google “We’re working with Apple to fix a temporary disruption to some of our corporate iOS apps, which we expect will be resolved soon.” This statement was given to Mark Bergen. Since that, Apple seems to have revoked Google’s apps.

    Facebook’s Beef with Apple

    This news comes days after Facebook was caught installing root certificates on iOS devices. These would help the company steal the usage data of the users. This was being done in exchange of an amount up to US $20. Apple also took necessary action against Facebook on the matter.

    It was time for Apple to take a stand too, as the issues concerned privacy, a part where Apple claims to stand out. Incidents like these would’ve shown the company in a bad light. Since the news broke out, Facebook, in a statement to Bloomberg said “We can confirm that we have our enterprise certificate restored and we are working on getting our internal apps back up and running.”

    Also read: Samsung Breaks Terabyte Threshold for Smartphone Storage

     

     
  • Nokia 8.1 With 6GB RAM And 128GB Storage Launched

    Nokia 8.1 With 6GB RAM And 128GB Storage Launched

    Nokia launched its mid-tier flagship 8.1 last year. The phone was a mix of good specifications, a good camera and a decent price tag. One thing that was lacking from the device was a little more RAM. It seems like the wait is over as Nokia has announced the 8.1 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is priced at Rs. 29,999.

    The Nokia 8.1 is the successor to the much successful 7 Plus which helped cement Nokia’s place in the affordable smartphone segment. The phone has made some striking changes to the predecessor. From the build to the specifications, those phones cannot be more different.

    Nokia 8.1 Specifications

     

    The Nokia 8.1 is a well-rounded device with a mix of good price-to-performance ratio. The phone has a 6.18-inch screen with a resolution of 2246 × 1080px. It has an 18.7:9 aspect ratio and a  86.5 per cent screen to body ratio. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 710 coupled with an Adreno 616 GPU. It is now available in 2 versions, one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and another with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The phone has a 3500mAh battery. Optics for the 8.1 include a 12+13MP camera setup at the back with OIS and a 20MP sensor at the front. 

    Featuring a metal unibody with glass front and back, It also has a promise of 2 years of Android updates with 3 years of monthly security patches. The phone runs on Android Pie out of the box. For the price of Rs 29,999, the Nokia has to compete with the likes of the Poco F1 and the Zenfone 5z. Both the other smartphones feature better specifications for the price. 

    Read more: Xiaomi Redmi Go Official Price Announced

    Nokia 8.1 looks like a good device with the specifications it offers and the price its available in. Fans of stock Android and regular updates will like the phone. Given the track record for Nokia, the 8.1 may be another success story for HMD Global. And the newly released version makes things even more interesting.

  • Less-Feature Rich Galaxy S10 Variant Wont Be Called ‘Lite’

    Less-Feature Rich Galaxy S10 Variant Wont Be Called ‘Lite’

    Korean electronics giant, Samsung is all set to launch its new flagship lineup- the Galaxy S10 series. The company is expected to launch four smartphones under this brand name which includes the standard Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 Lite and the 5G compatible Galaxy S10 X. A fresh report claims that the low spec variant of the Galaxy S10 will not carry the ‘Lite’ suffix and will instead be called something else. As Samsung feels the following suffix will negatively impact the flagship level smartphone. 

    Specifications

    A Samsung smartphone with SM-G970U model number was previously spotted on Geekbench’s website. Going by the model number it is the low spec variant of the Galaxy S10. The benchmark listing reveals that the device is kitted with the “msmnile” chipset which is the codename for Snapdragon 855. The following chipset is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and theoretically draws less power which results in a longer battery backup. 

    Along with the Snapdragon 855, the less feature rich variant of the Galaxy S10 is paired with 6 GB of RAM and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Past rumours have claimed that device will have a 5.8-inch S AMOLED display panel with a full HD resolution and it will be powered by a 3,100 mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to be available in five colour options which are as follows:

    • Yellow
    • White
    • Black
    • Green
    • Blue
    Launch Date

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M20 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Vs ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2, Spec Comparison

    The Galaxy S10 series of smartphones is set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is set for 20 February. Fortunately, the launch date of the smartphones is approaching fast and the company will clear up all the rumours that are building up around the highly anticipated flagships. 

  • Xiaomi Redmi Go Official Price Announced

    Xiaomi Redmi Go Official Price Announced

    Xiaomi silently unveiled its first Android Go smartphone late last month. The new smartphone is called Redmi Go and is targeted towards the budget segment. The company had previously shared the key features of the device via a twitter post and a fresh listing on a Filipino website reveals its price and specifications. 

    Redmi Go Specifications and Design

    The Redmi Go is a compact and pocketable smartphone with front glass and rear plastic build. The device sports a 5-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 px and a pixel density of 294 ppi. The phone packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC which consists of and Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 308 GPU.  Connectivity options on the Redmi Go include 802.11 ac W-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.1, and bottom mounted Micro USB port for charging and data transfer.

    The Redmi Go is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on the Go Edition of Android 8.1 Oreo. For photography, the device has a 5 MP selfie camera and an 8 MP rear camera along with an LED flash. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone has 8 GB of Storage and 1 GB of RAM. Notably, the Redmi Go also supports memory expansion up to 128 GB via a dedicated SDcard slot. 

    Redmi Go Price

    Also Read: Samsung Working On A Foldable Gaming Smartphone Claims Patent

    According to the listing, the Xiaomi Redmi Go costs Piso 3,990 (around Rs 5,400). However, its Indian price is expected to be much lower than that. Due to the fact, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A which had better specs than this device was priced at Rs 4,999.

  • Samsung Working On A Foldable Gaming Smartphone Claims Patent

    Samsung Working On A Foldable Gaming Smartphone Claims Patent

    Samsung has confirmed that it will launch a foldable smartphone which is allegedly called the Galaxy F. The foldable phone along with the Galaxy S10 lineup is set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for 20 February. A patent granted to Samsung suggests that except for the Galaxy F, the company is also working on a gaming oriented foldable phone.

    Rise Of Gaming Phones

    The mobile gaming sector is rapidly gaining pace. Gaming smartphones like Xiaomi Black Shark and Nubia Red Magic have proved a market for gaming-focused smartphones exist. Samsung is a competitive company and it apparently wants to get in on the booming industry. Being a leader in the field of technology, Samsung wants to take the gaming smartphones a step further and the freshly granted patent supports the same. 

    Patent Revelations

    Samsung filed a patent for an unusual foldable smartphone with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office)  in late 2017 which it was granted on 29 January 2019. The patent exhibits that the company is developing a futuristic gaming smartphone with flexible display and physical gaming buttons. 

    Surprisingly the gaming phone has a completely different type of folding mechanism. Unlike the Galaxy F, it has an outward folding display which indicates that Samsung is not limiting itself with one type of flexible phone. Notably, the phone also has a foldable gaming bar which consists of a four-way direction pad and six circular buttons which are aligned in two separate rows with three buttons each. The conceptualisation of the device is very intriguing as such controls would open a whole new world of mobile gaming possibilities.  

    Launch Date

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M20 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Vs ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2, Spec Comparison

    Unfortunately, Samsung has not confirmed the existence of such a smartphone.  Therefore, predicting the launch date of the device is not possible. However, more information about the device is expected to be available in the near future. 

  • The New Xperia XZ4 With 52MP Camera To Be Announced On Feb 25

    The New Xperia XZ4 With 52MP Camera To Be Announced On Feb 25

    The Sony Xperia XZ4 will be the first smartphone to feature the highest pixel count, which is 52 megapixels. In addition to that, it will harbour a 0.3 ToF (Time-of-flight) sensor, with a 16 MP Telescopic lens. All this info has been released with the Triple Camera leaks. 

    Xperia XZ4 Details

    The Xperia XZ4 will the first in the series of premium Xperia smartphones. Sources say that the model will have 3 different camera sensors mounted on the back. Not a lot of details are out yet, but the camera is definitely going to be the defining factor of the Xperia XZ4. The rear image of the device was leaked with the same name. 

    Camera’s Specifications

    Also Read : Sony Bumps Up 3D Camera Sensor Production

    The main/primary camera, which rests in the middle is a 52 MP (F/1.6) camera, and it’s supposedly much better than Honor View 20’s 48 MP sensor. In fact, it is being speculated that the Xperia XZ4 has the world’s best sensor in terms of pixel count. To boost the auto-focus speed, the phone will be equipped with a 0.3 MP ToF sensor. The telephoto lens has a 16 MP (F/2.6) sensor. All these details were sourced from Reddit, so it’s not official yet. So even though it’s definite that the ToF sensor is on the same device, we can’t say if it’s for the front camera or the rear camera. 

    It’s just a matter of time before the Sony Xperia XZ4 is announced, probably at the MWC 2019. Sony’s success rate dropped a bit with its last smartphone range, but hopefully they’ll make it back to the top with a smartphone release like this. Besides, Sony smartphones set standards for some of the best cameras all around. We all hope the legacy continues.  

  • Energizer Teases Upcoming Smartphones With ULTIMATE Branding

    Energizer Teases Upcoming Smartphones With ULTIMATE Branding

    Energizer is an American company that is renowned for making high-quality batteries. Noteworthy the company even holds a Guinness World Record for the longest lasting AA batteries. In the past, the company has launched several smartphones which due to mediocre specs did not perform well in terms of sales. However, it might change soon as the company is set to launch an all-new lineup of smartphones. A press release sent out by the company reveals that the upcoming devices will carry the ‘ULTIMATE’ branding and boast impressive specifications. 

    “ULTIMATE” Phones From Energizer

    The press release sent out by the company reveals a lot of details about the upcoming smartphones. Notably, the Ultimate 620S smartphone will feature four camera sensors. The device will have a triple rear camera setup which consists of 16 MP + 2 MP + 0.2 MP sensors and a 16 MP front camera. The mid-range U570S and U650S smartphones will have dual 16 MP + 2 MP rear camera sensors and a 16 MP selfie sensor. Additionally, the cameras on the upcoming smartphones will also support features like Live Focus, Filters, Panorama and Beauty Face Modes. 

    Energizer has also revealed that batteries on the upcoming smartphones will range from 3,000 mAh to 4,000 mAh which will support fast charging.  In terms of memory and storage, ULTIMATE smartphones from Energizer will have 4 GB of RAM which will be paired with 32 GB to 128 GB of inbuilt storage. The devices will have a contemporary design with gradient glass rear panel and waterdrop notch display with HD resolution. The display panels on the futures smartphones will have an 18:9 or 18.5:9 aspect ratio which will provide for an immersive viewing experience. 

    Launch Date

    Also Read: Facebook Paying Users in Exchange For Their Data

    Energizer has announced that the ULTIMATE series of smartphones will be unveiled at the MWC 2019 which is scheduled for 25-28 February in Brazil. 

  • Ricoh Announces Two New K-Mount Lenses

    Ricoh Announces Two New K-Mount Lenses

    Ricoh announced two new K- Mount lenses, namely HD PENTAX-FA 35mm F2 and HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW. The two lenses can be used in any K-mount cameras which are mostly used by Pentax. 

    The 35mm F2 is a compact lens. It claims to have a high-performance and being a wide-angle lens, covers the full-frame image circle of PENTAX K-mount digital SLR cameras. The new 35mm is said to have been based on  the smc PENTAX-FA 35mm F2 AL. The PENTAX-FA 35mm was a very popular lens for photographers when they shot in film cameras. The new lens boasts of  a high-grade, multi-layer HD Coating that is applied to the optical elements. It is said to produce high-contrast images with edge-to-edge sharpness, free of flare and ghosting. A highly stain-repellent SP Coating is also said to have been applied to the front surface. This improves the lens’ usability outdoors. The design of the new lens is reminiscent of the older model and looks almost alike.

    The second lens, which is a high-performance, ultra-wide-angle, Star-series lens delivers exceptional optical performance, according to claims made by Ricoh. The lens features a constant 2.8 aperture through every focal length and is a part of the new-generation Star series of lenses from the company. Being a member of the high performance lens series, the company claims that this lens will provide high-resolution, high-contrast images without blurring at the edges. 

    According to Ricoh, the lens provides a Focus Clamp Mechanism to lock focus at the desired focal point. It also is said to have outstanding dustproof and weather-resistant construction. Ricoh also claims to have built the lens keeping the adverse weather conditions in mind. One of the features that accommodate adverse weather condition shooting is a space specifically designed for holding a heating device to prevent condensation. The lens also has a metallic frame structure, which more effectively transmits the heat of the device to the lens. 

    The price of the HD PENTAX-DA 11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW Lens is £1,399.99 and the HD PENTAX-FA 35mm F2 will retail for £399.99.

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