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  • Samsung Confirms Galaxy M Series India Launch Date

    Samsung Confirms Galaxy M Series India Launch Date

    Samsung is about to launch a budget lineup of smartphones, the M-Series. The M-Series smartphones have leaked online on several instances and the company has officially announced the launch date of the upcoming lineup. According to Samsung officials, the Galaxy M-Series smartphones will focus on camera performance, large display, long battery life and powerful processors. Oddly Samsung has planned to launch the M-Series smartphones in India ahead of a global launch. This move comes in an effort to take on companies like Xiaomi that in the past launched devices first in India. 

    Galaxy M-Series Details

    In an interview with Reuters, a Senior Samsung executive revealed some details and backstory of the upcoming Galaxy M-Series smartphone. The executive shared that Indian has been an important market for the company and it will remain so in the future. The executive also revealed that the new Galaxy M smartphones will be manufactured in India and will range between Rs 10,000 – Rs 20,000. 

    The M-Series smartphones will be sold online on Amazon.in and through Samsung’s own website. It will allow the company to keep costs of the device low as online-only sales model will eliminate some expenses that are incurred in an offline sales model. 

    What We Know So Far

    Samsung is expected to launch two new smartphones that will carry the following monikers:

    • Galaxy M10
    • Galaxy M20

    Out of the two devices, the Galaxy M20 will pack more features and also cost more. Leaks from the past suggest that the upcoming smartphones will feature the Samsung Exynos 7 series SoCs. Another leak suggests that the mid-range M20 is powered by a humongous 5,000 mAh battery.

    Additionally, the devices will feature Samsung Infinity-V display and dual rear cameras and 3x faster charging. However precise details and specifications of the smartphone will only be revealed at the time of its official launch.

    Launch Date

    Also Read: Redmi Note 7 Has A Hidden Feature That The Company Is Not Even Promoting

    Samsung has announced that the Galaxy M smartphones will launch on 28 January 2019 in India. A ‘Notify Me‘ page of the upcoming devices is already online. 

  • OnePlus 7 May Have Wireless Charging

    OnePlus 7 May Have Wireless Charging

    Information for the next OnePlus device is already pouring in as the launch for the OnePlus 7 comes inevitably closer.  If industry trends are to go by, OnePlus phones might soon feature wireless charging. OnePlus is slowly moving from the budget flagship tag to becoming a full fledged flagship phone and in doing so they will slowly introduce features and benefits that other competing flagships have. These include wireless charging, IP Rating and better cameras. While we know very little about the upcoming phone from OnePlus, we do know that they like to share certain technology with their sister company Oppo.

    Oppo has joined the ‘Wireless Power Consortium’. The consortium is an an open, collaborative standards development group of more than 600+ company members around the globe. The members include big names such as Apple, Samsung and Huawei.

    Oppo had refrained from wireless charging so far. They have not used this charging technology citing that the technology is not upto the mark since their Super VOOC technology can charge faster. OnePlus’ reasons are similar and the company has said that they will include wireless charging when they figure out a way to include fast charging technology onto wireless chargers.

    Also Read: OnePlus 7 Leaks: What We Know So Far

    Oppo joining the consortium maybe a good sign as it might mean their next flagship featuring wireless charging which might eventually lead to wireless charging supported on OnePlus devices. While the industry suspects that this technology will be available on OnePlus 7, we feel it might be added to the OnePlus 7T six months from April/May 2019. 

  • Nokia N9 Spotted Running KaiOS At CES 2019

    Nokia N9 Spotted Running KaiOS At CES 2019

    The month of January saw one of the biggest tech conventions of the year, CES 2019. The tech event was held in Las Vegas, United States and companies from around the world showcased their latest and greatest innovations. Global search giant, Google showcased a wide variety of products and services. Intriguingly a Nokia device that looks similar to the honoured Nokia N9 running KaiOS was spotted at the Google booth. 

    What Is KaiOS? 

    KaiOS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that was first developed to bring smart features to non-touch devices. The OS intends to provide an optimised user interface and long battery life to devices with less memory. It is a lightweight OS that is even able to run on devices with just 256 MB of RAM. The main features that the operating system aims to add to affordable phones are 4G LTE and Wi-FI. 

    Phones running on KaiOS are capable of receiving OTA (Over The Air) updates like Android and iOS smartphones. Additionally, the company has readied a dedicated market place for the OS called KaiStore from where the users can download applications. 

    KaiOS On The Nokia N9

    During the CES event, Google showcased three voice assistant compatible devices which include the Nokia 8810, Jio Phone and a Nokia N9 lookalike. Although the screen of the Nokia N9 doppelgänger was turned off, its placement with other KaiOS powered phones indicate it also runs the same operating system. 

    Since most KaiOS powered devices have an affordable price tag it is possible that Nokia might launch an affordable touchscreen smartphone. Possibly the company might launch a complete lineup of affordable smartphones that run on KaiOS. Unfortunately, Nokia has not made any comments about the launch of such a device but its presence at CES indicates a strong possibility of this turning into reality. Furthermore, if the company does launch the Nokia N9 with KaiOS, it is expected to have better features than the original smartphone. 

    Nokia N9 Specifications ( Original )Also Read: OnePlus 7 Leaks: What We Know So Far

     

    • Display: 3.9-inch AMOLED 854 × 480 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio
    • Operating System: MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
    • Processor: TI OMAP 3630, Cortex A8 1.0 GHz
    • RAM: 1 GB 
    • Storage: 16 GB, 64 GB
    • Rear Camera: 8 MP, Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
    • Selfie Camera: VGA
    • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.1, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, NFC, micro USB 2.0
    • Battery: 1,450 mAh
    • Dimensions: 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm
    • Weight: 135 g
  • OnePlus 7 Leaks: What We Know So Far

    OnePlus 7 Leaks: What We Know So Far

    OnePlus is known to release a new phone every year, six months after their ‘T’ series release. So the new OnePlus 7 phone is due this March or April and we are stoked! Over the past few months there has been several leaks and speculations and in this article we list what we know about the much rumoured phone so far.   

    No Notch

    One of the recurring themes of the leaks so far have been the absence of a notch in the OnePlus 7. The OnePlus 6 featured a full fledged notch while just six months later, the notch was turned into a water-drop one on the 6T. If this trend continues, the notch could very well be removed on the OnePlus 7.

    Moreover, BBK Electronics owned Oppo and Vivo have both tried to remove the notch completely by using ingenious ways like sliding camera, sliding back panel etc. If trends are anything to go by, OnePlus has been known to borrow technology that has been well received by the market. A prime example is the in- display fingerprint sensor which first appeared on a Vivo phone and then was featured on the OnePlus 6T. The absence of the notch will mean the phone will either have a retractable camera or a sliding back. 

    Optional 5G 

    The era of 5G is upon us and OnePlus being one of the industry leaders, won’t be far behind. The company has confirmed that a 5G model of the phone will be made available to the European market at a premium. OnePlus’ CEO also stated that the 5G model will be $200-300 more than the 4G one. 

    More Than Two Rear Cameras

    OnePlus 5 was the first phone in the company’s stable to feature dual rear cameras. With most high end smartphones like the Huawei Mate Pro being sold with three rear cameras, it won’t be a surprise if OnePlus goes the same route. This rumour also comes from our next point.

    Round Camera Bump

    The rumour of the OnePlus 7 with more than two rear cameras comes from an image leak where OnePlus officials are seen using a phone with a round camera bump that looks quite big for two cameras. While it isn’t clear if the leaked photo is just a prototype phone or the upcoming OnePlus 7, it will be interesting to see how the company implements the three camera setup and what lenses they choose to put in it. 

    Image Credit: Ishan Agarwal (Twitter)
    Hardware Speculations

    There are several specification leaks as well and some guesses based on past OnePlus device features about the hardware of the upcoming OnePlus 7. The phone will feature a Snapdragon 855 processor which is the latest flagship processor from Qualcomm. The OnePlus 6T has 6GB and 8GB RAM options with 128GB and 256GB  but we expect more from the OnePlus 7. The OnePlus 7 will probably have 8GB and 10 GB RAM with 256GB and 512GB storage. The phone will also feature a larger and more efficient battery compared to the 3700 mAh battery seen on the OnePlus 6T. 

  • Redmi Note 7 Has A Hidden Feature That The Company Is Not Even Promoting

    Redmi Note 7 Has A Hidden Feature That The Company Is Not Even Promoting

    Xiaomi has turned Redmi, its most popular lineup, into sub-brand. On 10 January 2019, Redmi launched its first smartphone called the Redmi Note 7. It is a successor to the highly popular Redmi Note 6 Pro. Albeit Xiaomi devices are made with budget focused consumers in mind, the devices have praiseworthy build quality. Same is the case with the Note 7 Pro, even though it is aggressively priced, the smartphone has a laudable feature that the company is not even promoting. A teardown of the device suggests that the device is well worthy of waterproof certification. 

    Watertight Seals and Membranes

    An up-close image of the innards of the newly launched Redmi Note 7 was shared on Chinese social media site, Weibo which reveals intriguing findings. The images of the dis-assembled smartphone exhibit that it has rubber seals around several components that indeed make it watertight. Blue and Violet colored seals can be easily spotted around the camera modules. 3.5 mm audio jack and even the hybrid SIM card slot. In addition to the watertight seals, the loudspeaker is also protected with a watertight membrane. 

    Although, it is unclear why is Redmi not boasting about this noteworthy feature on the Redmi Note 7. It is possible that to keep the prices down, Redmi did not opt for any waterproof certification on the device. All in all, it is a great feature that other smartphone manufacturers must definitely take a note of. 

    Redmi Note 7 Specifications

    Also Read: Redmi Note 7 To Launch In India In Early February

    • Display: 6.3-inch Full HD+ 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
    • Operating System: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 (Pie)
    • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 
    • RAM: 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB
    • Storage: 32 GB / 64 Gb 
    • Rear Cameras: 48 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 13 MP
    • Security: Rear- Mounted fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, USB Type-C
    • Battery: 4,000mAh
    • Dimensions: 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm
    • Weight: 186 g
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 And Galaxy A9 Receive Massive Price-Cut

    Samsung Galaxy A7 And Galaxy A9 Receive Massive Price-Cut

    Late last year Samsung launched two photography oriented smartphones, the Galaxy A7 and Galaxy A9. The former has three rear cameras and one front camera whereas the latter has four rear cameras and one rear camera. Both Galaxy smartphones have now received a massive price cut, the Galaxy A7 gets a price cut of Rs 5,000 and the Galaxy A9 gets a price cut of Rs 6,000. 

    Galaxy A7 Features

    The Galaxy A7 features a 6.0 Full HD display with a pixel density of 411 ppi. The display panel has an 18.5:9 aspect ratio and it also has Gorilla Glass protection however the company did not reveal the version of the same. The smartphone is kitted with the Exynos 7885 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali-G71 GPU. 

    The Galaxy A7 has triple 24 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a 24 MP front selfie camera. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE and Micro USB 2.0 port. The handset is powered by a 3300 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo which is skinned with TouchWiz UI. For added security, the smartphone also has rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

    Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy A7

    The Galaxy A7 was originally launched at a price of Rs 23,990 for the base variant. The updated prices of the different variants after the Rs 5,000 price cut is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 18,990
    • 6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 22,990
    Galaxy A9 Features

    The front of the Galaxy A9 accommodates a 6.3-inch Full HD display with a pixel density of 393 ppi and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device packs the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core Kryo 260 CPU. Like the Galaxy A7, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

    The quad rear camera setup for the Galaxy A9 consist of 24 + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP camera sensors. The smartphone also has a 24 MP front-facing the camera for taking selfies. The device packs a large 3,800 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. For connectivity, it supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Unlike the Galaxy A7, the Galaxy A9 has a USB Type-C connector at the bottom for charging and data transfer.  

    Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy A9

    The Galaxy A9 was originally launched at a price of Rs 39,990 for the base variant. The updated prices of the different variants after the price cut of Rs 6,000 is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 33,990
    • 6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 36,990

    Also Read: The Upcoming Samsung Foldable Smartphone Will Have Dual Batteries

  • Huawei Rolling Android 9 Pie-Based EMUI 9.0 In India

    Huawei Rolling Android 9 Pie-Based EMUI 9.0 In India

    Huawei like a lot of other smartphone manufacturers skins its Android phones with custom skin called EMUI. Late last year the company rolled out the latest Android 9.0 Pie-base EMUI 9.0 update for supported devices in several regions. Back then India specific units were restrained from the EMUI 9.0 update but now the company has announced that an OTA update for these devices will roll out shortly. In addition to Huawei devices, Honor devices that also run EMUI will also get the latest Android Pie update. 

    EMUI 9.0 Changelog
    •  Simple Navigation Gestures – The update adds easy to use navigation gestures to the compatible devices. After the update, the user can swipe up to return home, swipe from left and right to go back, and swipe up and pause to open task manager.
    • Performance Optimisation – The company has tweaked the software code on EMUI 9.0 which results in a faster and smoother hands-on experience. According to Huawei, the update increases application startup by up to 25.8% or 102 and overall system fluency is increased by 12.9%. 
    • Wireless Projection – This is a much-needed addition to powerful Android smartphones. Huawei devices can not only wirelessly project media content with the help of Miracast compliant TV or HDMI dongle, but the company has also developed a desktop-like user interface that is displayed on the screen upon wireless connection.
    • Gaming Optimisation – The company has equipped the software with a feature called GPU Turbo 2.0. The GPU Turbo 2.0 makes use of AI to predict allocation of resources to decrease maximum hot spots temperature and touch delays. The AI intelligently schedules processes to accomplish the end result.  
    Honor Play
    • One-Handed Mode – Applications on the EMUI 9.0 have been redesigned and aligned in a structured manner. This overhaul in application design helps in better device operability with one hand. 
    • Phone Clone – Another noteworthy addition, the update brings a new application called Phone Clone. As the name suggests, it helps users to easily transfer data on to their Huawei device in a simplified manner. 
    • HiVision –  It is an in-house developed application that intends to simplify the use of a smartphone in several ways possible. The app makes use of the smartphone’s camera to display details about the object. The user can take pictures of food and the device will turn up the macro calories of the dish. Additionally, it can be used for language translation and landmark detection. 
    • Digital Well Being – In the latest EMUI 9.0 Huawei has deeply integrated the digital well-being ethic introduced by Google. The feature allows the user to cut down excessive use of their smart devices and also track the amount of time they spend using a particular app.
    • Multiple Backups – After the update, the users can easily back up data from their smartphone on to an external storage card or even a  USB drive. Furthermore, the user can create multiple backups that would have been created during different time periods. 
    • Password Vault – This feature allows users to securely store their login credentials on a Huawei or Honor device. Most notably the data secured in the vault is encrypted and can only be accessed after proper authentication. 
    • Wireless Printing – EMUI 9.0 simplifies the process of wireless printing files and documents from the user’s smartphone. It has a one-click option that allows for easy and hassle-free printing. 
    Compatible Devices

    Also Read: The Upcoming Samsung Foldable Smartphone Will Have Dual Batteries

    The latest EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie is compatible with the following devices: 

    Huawei Devices Honor Devices
    Mate 10 Series Honor 10
    Mate P20 Series Honor View 10 
    Mate 20 Pro Series Honor Play

    The list of supported devices is expected to grow over time as Huawei readies EMUI 9.0 on other devices. 

  • The Upcoming Samsung Foldable Smartphone Will Have Dual Batteries

    The Upcoming Samsung Foldable Smartphone Will Have Dual Batteries

    Samsung is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone in Q1 of 2019. The company had previously showcased a working prototype of the device with two screens. Having a smartphone with two displays have growing concerns about its battery backup. A report claims that the upcoming Galaxy foldable smartphone allegedly called the Galaxy F will not only have dual displays but it will also have dual batteries. 

    Need For Two Separate Batteries

    The claim regarding the Galaxy F aka Galaxy Fold having dual batteries was made by a Dutch website, Galaxyclub. According to the source, the upcoming foldable device from Samsung will have two batteries each with a capacity of 3100 mAh, resulting in a total battery capacity of 6200 mAh. 

    The display of any smartphone is one of its most power consuming components. Apparently, the dual 4.5-inch and 7.3-inch displays will be the biggest battery consumers on the Galaxy F as well. The source adds that opting for dual batteries on the device is a necessity and not a choice.  

    The two 3,100 mAh batteries make it easier to accommodate a large battery in a device with a foldable form factor. Similarly, the dual display ZTE Axon M’s battery life was cut in half when both the displays were simultaneously used. Moreover, the factor Galaxy Fold that is capable of displaying three apps at once is another reason for concern. 

    Galaxy S10 5G Will Have A 5000 mAh Battery

    Also Read: PUBG Mobile Bans Even More Professional Players

    Besides the dual battery revelation on the Galaxy Fold, the source claims that the 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 will have a massive 5,000 mAh battery. In addition to the foldable device, Samsung is also bracing up for the launch of the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones that will succeed the current S9 and S9+ lineup. The company is expected to launch four variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10 which are as follows:

    • Entry Level – Galaxy S10 Lite
    • Flagship Level – Galaxy S10 
    • Flagship Level With Bigger Battery And Display – Galaxy S10 Plus
    • 5G Technology Compatible – Galaxy S10 5G 

     

  • Reports Claim Apple Will Launch Three iPhones In 2019, One With Triple Rear Camera

    Reports Claim Apple Will Launch Three iPhones In 2019, One With Triple Rear Camera

    Apple launched three iPhone models late last year and news about the upcoming iPhones is already creating a buzz online. The iPhones launched by Apple in September 2018 include the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Reports claim that Apple will once again launch three iPhone models in the year 2019. Most notably a leakster claims that the top end iPhone for 2019 will have a triple rear camera setup

    WSJ Report

    Reports published by the Wall Street Journal support the claim that Apple will indeed launch three smartphones this year in the month of September. Apple is likely to introduce a successor to the colourful iPhone XR which will also have an LCD display and dual cameras. In addition to the iPhone XR successor, the company will launch two other handsets which might be called the iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max. These two smartphones will be succeeding the current flagships, the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XS.

    Triple Camera On An iPhone 

    https://twitter.com/OnLeaks/status/1081902300434780161

    An alleged render of Apple’s 2019 flagship iPhone was shared on Twitter by the user Onleaks. The leakster claims that the upcoming flagship iPhone will have a triple rear camera set up at the back. The leakster has also shared 5K renders of the alleged triple camera iPhone. The renders show an iPhone with a square ridge at the back which accommodates three camera sensors and an LED flash. 

    What Else Do We Know?

    Also Read: Redmi Note 7 To Launch In India In Early February

    A previous report claims that the 2019 iPhones will have a Sony 3D camera sensor. A 3D camera will enable an iPhone to replicate three-dimensional objects with the help of depth sensing technologies. According to Sony, several companies including Apple is interested in 3D camera sensors, therefore, Sony is gearing up to bump production of these sensors to meet demands. An official statement from Sony strongly indicates that the upcoming iPhone will indeed have a 3D camera sensor. 

  • UK Readies Itself With Military-Grade Protection From Drones

    UK Readies Itself With Military-Grade Protection From Drones

    After a few disastrous incidents of flight delays, cancellations and near misses, UK is all set to put regulations in place for drone flights near airports. It is also reported that all major UK airports now have or will soon have military grade anti-drone equipment.

    UK’s Drone Regulations

    Very recently the military were called in to help when drone sightings causing massive delays at Heathrow Airport. Another such incident involved Gatwick airport when drone flights caused major disruption affecting 140,000 passengers just before Christmas. UK government wishes to or already has technology installed at other critical infrastructure such as prisons, power stations and military sites. Gatwick Airport in a statement said that it had spent £5m to prevent future attacks.

    The current drone regulations in UK suggests:

    • Drone must be in line of sight at all times
    • Not within 50m of people, vehicles or buildings
    • No higher than 120m

    The government in UK are also said to expand technology to detect and repel drones from sites like airports and prisons. A new legislation will reportedly give police additional powers to land drones. They will also be granted the power to require users to produce the appropriate documentation if they deem it necessary.

    India’s Drone Regulations

    On the other hand, India lifted the blanket ban that it had put in place for a long time, in December 2018. However, this has been lifted partially and will now allow commercial activities and drone flights. Drone Regulation 1.0 is a step to open up the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) for commercial activities.

    The regulation is formulated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and it has created a huge base for a drone ecosystem in the country. Under this regulation the airspace has been partitioned into Red Zone (flying not permitted), Yellow Zone (controlled) and Green Zone (automatic permission). Permission to fly a drone can be taken using an App. The app is called Digital Sky. 

    The current regulations for a drone flight in India are:

    • During day light (except those flying in enclosed spaces)
    • Within visual line of sight (VLoS)
    • A maximum height of 400 feet above ground limit (AGL)

    Drones will not be able to take flight in “no drone zones”. These include areas close to airports, international borders, State Secretariat Complex in state capitals, strategic locations/vital and military installations. If your drone flight causes damage or injury, you might face penalties under the Aircraft Act 1934, and charged under the IPC sections 287, 336, 337, and 338 which can include anything between Rs 250 fine to two years in jail. 

  • Geekbench And AnTuTu Benchmarks Of Snapdragon 675 Surface Online

    Geekbench And AnTuTu Benchmarks Of Snapdragon 675 Surface Online

    American chipmaker, Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon 675 SoC late last year. It is a 64-bit chipset that is manufactured using 11 nm process technology. It consists of an Octa-Core CPU that has a maximum clock speed of up to 2.0 GHz and Adreno 612 GPU. The Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmarks were shared online that reveal an intriguing result. 

    Snapdragon 675 Geekbench Results

    A Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Hisense showcased it’s Snapdragon 675 smartphone, the U30. The leaker was able to install the benchmark app on the demo device and collect Geekbench results.

    The smartphone scores a single-core score of 2273 points and a multi-core score 5827. Shockingly, both the single-score and multi-core score of the Snapdragon 675 is better than its elder sibling, the Snapdragon 710. The latter is manufactured using 10 nm processing technology and is present on devices like the Nokia 8.1 and Lenovo Z5s.  

    Snapdragon 675 AnTuTu Results

    https://twitter.com/bang_gogo_/status/1083662014986149888

    The AnTuTu benchmark results of the Snapdragon 675 were shared by an Indonesian Twitter user, Bang Gogo. The smartphone gets a total score of 174402 which comprises CPU, GPU, UX and Memory points. A bar chart exhibits that the Snapdragon 675 has higher Memory, UX and CPU score than its cousins which include the Snapdragon 710, Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 660.  

    Also Read: Nokia 8.1 Plus Leaked Images Suggest It Has A Punch Hole Display

    However, the Snapdragon 710 comes out on top in the GPU department which is followed by the Snapdragon 670. It is self-explanatory as the 710 and 670 feature the Adreno 616 and Andreno 615 GPU which are better than the Adreno 612 on the Snapdragon 675. 

     

  • Redmi Note 7 To Launch In India In Early February

    Redmi Note 7 To Launch In India In Early February

    Earlier this year, Xiaomi declared that it will turn Redmi, its most popular smartphone series into a separate sub-brand. The company announced its first smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 on 10 January 2019 for the Chinese market. The smartphone is a successor to the popular Redmi Note 6 Pro which was launched late last year. The new device boasts a 48 MP Sony IMX 586 rear camera sensor and is priced very aggressively. According to a tip that we have received, Redmi plans to soon launch the Redmi Note 7 in India and it will have similar pricing as the Chinese variants. 

    Redmi Note 7 Design And Color Options

    The Redmi Note 7 has a contemporary design with modern elements. The front of the handset accommodates a tall LCD display with a small water drop notch up top. The top, left and right side bezels of the Redmi Note 7 are negligible while the bottom bezel is comparatively thicker. 

    The right side of the Redmi Note 7 is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while the left side accommodates the hybrid Dual-Sim slot. The USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer is present on the bottom of the device which is flanked by loudspeaker and microphone grille. The top side of the Redmi Note 7 harbors a 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR Blaster. 

    The rear panel of the Redmi Note 7 seems to be made out of  glass with a gradient design that looks charming. The rear panel houses the fingerprint sensor, Redmi branding and a dual camera setup with AI capabilities. The smartphone is available in three different gradient pack panels which are as follows:

    • Blue
    • Black
    • Twilight Gold
    Redmi Note 7 Hardware

    The Redmi Note 7 packs the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU. The Octa-Core CPU makes use of ARM’s big.LITTLE technology. In simpler words, out of the eight CPU cores, four Kryo 260 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz for better battery efficiency and four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz for maximum performance. 

    The display panel on the Redmi Note 7 has a diagonal length of 6.3-inch with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The display has a pixel density of 409 PPI and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The device has a 13 MP selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. The rear camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped Sony IMX586 48 MP sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. 

    In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi Note 7 is available in RAM + ROM configurations which are as follows:

    • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
    • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM

    Besides the inbuilt storage, the smartphone also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card. 

    The Redmi Note 7 is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which also supports Quick Charge 4.0. The Quick Charge 4.0 support allows the handset to be charged with 18 watts of maximum power. The handset also has a whole host of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

    For connectivity, the Redmi Note 7 supports 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM Radio and USB Type-C reversible connector. 

    Launch Date And Price In India

    Also Read: Redmi Note 7 Vs Redmi Note 6 Pro: What’s New?

    The Redmi Note 7 will launch in the early February of 2019 in India. According to our source the base 3 GB + 32 GB variant of the smartphone will be available at a price of Rs 10,999. The price for other storage variants is presently unknown. Redmi will also have a new strategy for sales of its phones, which may remove them from the “flash sale” model. Redmi also plans to remove exclusivity from online sellers, so the phone may be available with both Amazon and Flipkart.

     

  • Nokia 8.1 Plus Leaked Images Suggest It Has A Punch Hole Display

    Nokia 8.1 Plus Leaked Images Suggest It Has A Punch Hole Display

    Nokia is bracing up for the launch of Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. Another smartphone that the company might soon launch is the Nokia 8.1 Plus whose video and image renders have leaked online. The leak suggests that the Nokia 8.1 Plus will have an elegant design with high screen-to-body ratio and a punch hole in the display for the front camera. 

    Nokia 8.1 Plus Design

    The video and renders of the Nokia 8.1 Plus were leaked by OnLeaks. The upcoming smartphone has a 6.22-inch display with thin bezels on top, left and right side. The bottom bezel comparatively thicker and it carries the Nokia branding. 

    In addition, the front of the Nokia 8.1 Plus has a punch hole in the display that houses the front-facing selfie camera. The earpiece for listening to phone calls is built into the top bezel of the smartphone. The sides of the device have a curved shape that will allow for better graspability. 

    The right side of the Nokia 8.1 Plus houses the power button and the volume rockers while the left side of the device is occupied by the SIM card tray. The bottom of the smartphone accommodates the primary microphone pinhole, loudspeaker grille and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. On the top, the Nokia 8.1 Plus has a 3.5 mm audio jack.

    The rear of the Nokia 8.1 Plus looks striking with a glass build. The rear of the device harbors the dual camera set up along with an LED flash, fingerprint sensor, Nokia logo, Android one branding. The Android One branding indicates that the handset will get the latest Android updates for at least 2 years. 

    Launch Date

    Also Read: Samsung Might Have Accidentally Leaked The Galaxy S10 Design, Launching 20th Feb

    Even though the source or Nokia do not provide the launch information of the Nokia 8.1 Plus. The smartphone is expected to launch in the first half of 2019.

  • Redmi Note 7 Vs Redmi Note 6 Pro : What All Is New

    Redmi Note 7 Vs Redmi Note 6 Pro : What All Is New

    Xiaomi had previously announced that Redmi, it’s most popular series of smartphones will be turned into a separate sub-brand. On 10 January 2019, Redmi launched their first smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 in China. It is the successor to the well knownRedmi Note 6 Pro which was launched last year. The Remi Note 7 seems impressive as such specifications have not been seen on a sub US$ 150 smartphone. Not only did Redmi price the device similar to its predecessor, but the new device also gets significantly bumped up specifications. Here is a list of all the major changes between the Note 7 and its forerunner. 

    Camera

    The Redmi Note 7, unlike the Note 6 Pro which had four cameras, has three camera sensors. Although Redmi has replaced the dual front camera setup with a single sensor on the new device, the dual rear camera setup gets a massive boost. The rear camera setup of the Redmi Note 7 now consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP camera sensor paired with a 5 MP depth sensor. The 48 MP rear camera uses the Sony IMX 856 sensor which is usually seen on flagship devices like the Honor V20. 

    Hardware

    In addition to the better camera, the SoC on the Redmi Note 7 is also beefed up. The new smartphone packs the Snapdragon 660 SoC while both the Redmi Note 6 Pro featured the Snapdragon 636 SoC. Even though the Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 636 consist of a similar Octa-Core CPU the former has a higher clock speed and better Adreno 512 GPU. The Snapdragon 636 has eight Cores which are all clocked at 1.8 GHz whereas the Snapdragon 660 has two clusters of four cores which are clocked at 1.8 GHz and 2.2 GHz. 

    Design

    The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a wide notch at the top of the display that houses the dual front cameras and the earpiece. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 7 only has one 13 MP camera which is housed in small waterdrop notch above the display. The earpiece on the new device is built into the top bezel of the front side. Additionally, the rear of the new smartphone gets an all-new back design. Unlike the aluminium back on its predecessor, the Note 7 has a gradient style back panel that seems to be made out of glass.  

    USB Type-C Port And Quick Charge 4.0 Support  

    To catch up on the latest industry standard, the Redmi Note 7 gets a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer whereas the Redmi Note 6 Pro has the Micro USB port. Additionally, the latest smartphone also supports Quick Charge 4.0 that enables a device to be charged with up to 18 watts of power.

    Price

    The Redmi Note 7 is available in three different variants for which the price is as follows:

    • 3 GB + 32 GB – 999 Yuan  (Rs. 10,500 approx. )
    • 4 GB + 64 GB – 1,199 Yuan (Rs. 12,500 approx.)
    • 6 GB + 64 GB- 1,399 Yuan (Rs. 14,600 approx.)

    Pricing starts at 999 Yuan for the base variant and goes all the way up to 1,399 Yuan for the high-end 6 GB + 64 GB variant.

    Specifications Comparison

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    Specification Redmi Note 7 Redmi Note 6 Pro
    Display 6.3-inch Full HD+ 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio 6.26-inch Full HD+ 2280 × 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
    OS MIUI 10 based on Android 9 (Pie) MIUI 9 based on Android 8 (Oreo) 
    Processor

    Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

    (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260)

    Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

    (8×1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
    RAM + ROM 3 GB + 32 GB, 4 GB + 64 GB, 6 GB + 64 GB 3 GB + 32 GB, 4 GB + 64 GB, 6 GB + 64 GB
    Front + Rear Camera  13 MP (Front), 48 MP + 5 MP (Rear) 20 MP + 2 MP(Front), 12 MP + 5 MP (Rear)
    Security Rear mounted fingerprint scanner Rear mounted fingerprint scanner
    Connectivity 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, USB Type-C 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, Micro USB 
    Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
    Dimensions 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm 157.9 x 76.4 x 8.3 mm
    Weight 186 g 182 g
  • Samsung Might Have Accidentally Leaked The Galaxy S10 Design, Launching 20th Feb

    Samsung Might Have Accidentally Leaked The Galaxy S10 Design, Launching 20th Feb

    Samsung in a press release, may have leaked the design of their upcoming smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy S10. The press release was about Samsung’s new user interface called One UI that is at it’s beta phase at the moment. The One UI is a radically different designed UI compared to the older UI that Samsung used. One UI has enhanced features such as ease of one handed use, minimalistic design eliminating unnecessary distractions and a night mode.  

    Galaxy S10 

    Coming back to the phone, Samsung will be releasing their flagship Galaxy S10 this year and the rumour mills suggest that it will have an under display camera at the front. If rumours are anything to go by, there will be two variations of the phone this year. A Lite version with a smaller screen and a bigger screen version. The bigger S10 will feature a pinhole for the camera instead of a notch.

    The photo, which was taken down after a Reddit user pointed out the mistake, shows an in display camera at the top right which looks to be Samsung’s Infinity – O patent coming to life. The phone also had a very thin chin and looks almost all screen. The pictures also showed buttons on the side with the power button to the right and the volume rocker and Bixby button on the left. However, these are all assumptions at this point, the actual design shouldn’t be too far off we feel. 

    Keeping the photo aside, there are also rumours that the phone may feature an in- display fingerprint sensor. Other rumours for the flagship phones include Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8GB/12GB RAM and 12MP, 16MP and 13MP rear cameras. The launch date for the S10 has been announced by the company to be February 20th, 2019 which is just a few days before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. 

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