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  • Panasonic Lumix S1, Lumix S1R Mirrorless Cameras To Go On Sale Soon

    Panasonic Lumix S1, Lumix S1R Mirrorless Cameras To Go On Sale Soon

    The entire photography industry slowly moving towards mirrorless cameras. More manufacturers are focusing more on their mirrorless lineup than ever before. Panasonic being on the forefront of mirrorless camera technology, along with brands like Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax and Leica, has a great lineup of cameras. The company had announced the Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R mirrorless cameras in Photokina 2018 equipped with a Leica L mount lenses.

     

    Camera Specifications

    Now, at CES 2019, Panasonic has revealed that both the cameras will be available for purchase from end of March of this year. The LUMIX S1R will feature a 47MP sensor. Whereas, the LUMIX S1 will feature a 24MP sensor. Panasonic had also claimed that these cameras will be the world’s first full frame digital single lens mirrorless cameras to feature support for 4K 60p/50p video recording. The company also claims to be the world’s first full-frame camera to be equipped with Dual I.S. system. Panasonic had also announced an update for the Lumix S series cameras. This update will add key features one of which is the HLG photo mode. According to Panasonic, the HLG Photo allows images to be shot with a wider dynamic range. It also increases the precision of the colour accuracy to portrait colours.

    The other update will be a high-resolution mode that combines 8 consecutively shot images into a single high-res image. This will benefit photographers who require large prints such as fashion and commercial photographers.

    Panasonic has also promised that they will also expand its lineup of LUMIX S series compatible lenses. They will develop more than ten lenses by the year 2020. These will include 50 mm/ F1.4 single focal length lens, 24-105 mm standard zoom lens, and 70-200 mm telephoto zoom lens among others. These new lenses will give photographers a variety of focal lengths to choose from. Both cameras will have support for  dual card slots for XQD as well as SD cards.

    Availability And Price

    The prices of the two cameras will be on the higher side, given that Leica is also involved in the project. The exact prices however have not been announced yet.

  • Apple Maps Get Turn-by-Turn Navigation Support In India

    Apple Maps Get Turn-by-Turn Navigation Support In India

    Apple initially released the Apple Maps application back in 2012 replacing Google Maps as the default mapping service. But the application had limited users in India due to the absence of an important feature. Till now most iPhone users in India were forced to use Google Maps for navigation as it allowed turn by turn navigation in the country. Three years ago Apple set up a development center in Hyderabad which was focused on improving Apple Maps in the country. The latest update of maps offers detailed directions for both driving and walking. 

    Apple Maps Update

    The latest Apple Maps update for India allows the users to navigate turn-by-turn to their desired location which was previously absent. Additionally, the updated application allows its user to book cab services like Uber and Ola from within the Maps application. This feature has been available on Google Maps for quite some time.

    Like Google Maps, the updated Apple Maps service will also provide voice-guided navigation. In addition to the iPhone, iOS devices including the iPod Touch and iPad will also be able to avail the new maps features.

    What’s Still Missing?

    Although the Apple Map update brings key features that were previously unavailable, it still misses out on a few notable features. The Maps application still does not provide information about public transit which is critical for the last mile connectivity. Other features that are still missing after the update include the support for lane guidance and speed limits. 

    Also Read: Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A Pro 43 Launched In India

    All in all, the new update adds necessary features to the Maps application for Apple devices and the missing features are expected to be added in the near future as the company is continuously working to improve it. 

  • DJI Announces A $650 Smart Controller At CES

    DJI Announces A $650 Smart Controller At CES

    DJI has been making new and innovative products in the drone and videography business for a long time now. This year, at CES they showcased a smart controller with a screen that can see what your drone sees, in realtime! 

    Features

    The controller supports its Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro drones and it features a screen with which you can see the visuals captured by the drone in realtime. The said screen is a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen that runs Android. DJI knows the problems that drone pilots face and thus, has included features to prevent those issues. It has protection from harsh temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius which allows the pilot to fly drones in extreme temperatures. The smart controller also has a bright 1,000 cd/m2 screen thus allowing for a clear viewing experience even in harsh and direct sunlight. 

    It has Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, and DJI’s own OcuSync 2.0 video transmission technology. This technology for video transmission automatically switches between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz to reduce interference. This allows the pilot assurance of a reliable long-range transmission. The Android loaded on the controller is a customised version with apps for sharing and editing. This includes DJI’s own Go Share app as well. 

    Additionally, it has a microphone and a speaker if anyone wishes to livestream the drone flight as well! If you want to playback your video directly on a bigger screen in 4K you can do that using the HDMI port on the controller. The in- built storage on it however, is just 16GB. The controller does however support a maximum of 128GB UHS-1 Speed Grade 3 card. Even at lower temperatures, the 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging ensures that the controller lasts long enough for a flight. It can be fully charged in just 2 hours using a 12V/2A adapter and it lasts up to 2.5 hours on a single full charge. 

    The controller is priced at a hefty $650 and is available on the company’s website. 

  • Bose Introduces Noise Cancellation For Cars

    Bose Introduces Noise Cancellation For Cars

    Bose has been in the forefront of noise cancellation technology for a long time now and it seems the company is making strides into in- car noise cancellation as well. This technology will keep the sound of the car engine and other peripheral sound away from the passengers sitting inside. While some of might love the growling engine and exhaust of our cars, some do prefer a quieter journey, specially for long distances. 

    The new technology is called QuietComfort Road Noise Control. Bose is known worldwide for their excellent noise cancellation headphones also, aptly named QuietComfort series. This technology uses your vehicle’s audio system, accelerometers, microphones, and Bose’s own signal-processing software. While cars, up until now provided noise reduction, by increasing the insulation and use of specialised tires, the QuietComfort Road Noise Control works differently. 

    How It Works

    Bose headphones continuously measure, compare, and react to outside noise, then cancel it with the opposite signal. The car’s noise cancellation system works in a similar fashion. It uses an algorithm that counteracts noise produced by the body of the car with equal and opposing sound waves. These sound waves are transmitted through the car’s speakers. The technology also makes use of small microphones inside the cabin to generate the precise noise reduction signal that is required. 

    This technology will provide a quieter in- car environment. This will allow the passengers and the driver a chance to enjoy their music, calls or conversation without any disturbance. This technology is aimed towards the future, according to Bose, because it will substantially reduce noticeable road noise from electric propulsion and lighter cars. The technology will theoretically also help the car become lighter because noise insulation will not be required in cars anymore. 

    Bose has been pioneering the noise reduction technology and has several patents to its name. It will be interesting to see how the company changes in- car noise reduction as we know it. 

  • Huawei Launches Y9 2019 With 4000 mAh Battery In India

    Huawei Launches Y9 2019 With 4000 mAh Battery In India

    Huawei launched the original Y9 smartphone in the Q2 of 2018 and its successor the Y9 2019 has now been launched in India. The smartphone features an Octa-Core CPU along with a large battery and it will be exclusively available online at Amazon India.

    Click here to buy the Huawei Y9 2019 

    Construction And Specifications

    The Huawei Y9 2019 has a nice looking design with front and rear glass construction. The handset measures 162.4 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm and weighs in at 173 grams. On the front of the device sits a 6.5-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080. The display panel has a pixel density of 396 ppi and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

    The smartphone also has a small notch at the top of the display which houses the dual 13 MP + 2 MP front-facing selfie cameras.  The right side of the Huawei Y9 2019 houses the power buttton and volume rockers while the left side houses the SIM card + microSD slot. The loudspeaker grille, Micro-USB port, 3.5 mm audio jack and the primary microphone are placed on the bottom of the handset while the top side only houses the secondary microphone. 

    The rear of the Huawei Y9 2019 accommodates the fingerprint sensor, Huawei branding, and dual 16 MP + 2 MP cameras along with an LED flash. The handset can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps from both the front and rear camera setup. In terms of connectivity, the device supports 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, and Bluetooth 5.0 

    Under the hood, the Huawei Y9 2019 features the Octa-Core Kirin 710 SoC. The Kirin 710 is manufactured using 12 nm FinFET technology and it consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali-G51 GPU.  The device is powered by a large 4000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery and runs on EMUI which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo. 

    Price, Availability, And Variants

    Also Read: Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A Pro 43 Launched In India

    The Huawei Y9 2019 is exclusively available on Amazon India in single RAM + ROM configuration for which the price is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 15,990

    The handset also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card. Additionally, Huawei has bundled the Y9 2019 with a free pair of Boat Rockerz Bluetooth earphones worth Rs 2,990.

    Click here to buy the Huawei Y9 2019 

  • PUBG Mobile India Series Announced With A Prize Pool Of 1 Crore

    PUBG Mobile India Series Announced With A Prize Pool Of 1 Crore

    PUBG has a huge fan base in India and the game has grown even bigger since the arrival of the game on the mobile platform. Now, Playerunknown’s Battleground has announced a tournament for all the mobile PUBG players in India. The competition has a prize pool of 1 Crore Indian rupees.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29R3udhlIYw&feature=youtu.be

    How To Register?

    The registrations will be open till 23 January. All you need to do is verify your email id after you click on “Register Now” button. Once you have verified your email, you will need to fill up a registration form. After that you can choose to join or create a squad of a minimum of 4 members. You can join a squad using the squad ID or you can use the “Create Squad” button to create one on your own. 

    Schedule

    The schedule for the tournament are as follows: 

    Registration 9 January – 23 January
    Online In-Game Qualifier 21 January – 27 January
    Online Playoff’s 10 February – 24 February
    Grand Finals March – Exact Dates TBD

     

    Every participant who decides to participate in this tournament must be an Indian resident and have their own devices. PUBG has also said that during the In-game Qualifier and Online Playoffs, the players are expected to use their own devices without any emulators, hacks and any other 3rd party software/tool. For the Grand Finals, devices will be provided to the players by the organisers. Tencent Games has also said in the tournament page that all players must install the newest version of the game in order to participate in PUBGM India Series. 

    Seeding

    In Round 1, the Top 2000 Squads are seeded into 100 groups with each group consisting of 20 squads. For Round 2, the top 400 squads from Round 1 will be seeded into 20 groups again, with each group consisting of 20 squads. In Round 3, the top 80 squads from Round 2 will be seeded into 4 groups, each consisting 20 squads. 

    Also Read: PUBG Mobile: Tips And Tricks To Become An Ace Player

    The server region for the tournament is Asia and the camera mode is TPP- Third person. You can read more about the rules of the tournament in full HERE. 

     

  • Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A Pro 43 Launched In India

    Xiaomi Mi LED TV 4A Pro 43 Launched In India

    Xiaomi held a launch event where it announced three new products. The list of products launched includes the Mi TV 4X Pro 55, Mi TV 4A Pro 43 and Mi TV Soundbar. Out of the two TVs launched, the Mi TV 4A Pro has a smaller 43-inch display and is more economical. 

    Click here to buy the Mi TV 4A Pro 43

    Design and Features:

    The Mi TV 4A Pro 43 measure 970 x 565 mm and tips the scale at 7.4 kg without the base stands. The TV has a 43-inch LED panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of  1920 x 1080 px. The display panel has a viewing angle of 178 degrees and a typical response time of 6.5 milliseconds. 

    The bottom of the Mi TV 4A Pro 43 houses 2 x 10-watt bottom-firing speakers, power button and base stand mounts. The rear of the TV harbors multiple input and output ports which are as follows:

    • 3 x USB
    • 3 x HDMI
    • 1 x V
    • RJ45 Ethernet Connector
    • 1 x Auxilary Out

    The Mi TV 4A Pro 43 is kitted with a 64-bit quad core Amlogic Cortex A53 CPU along with the Mali-450 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the smart TV has 1 GB Of RAM and 8 GB of built-in eMMC storage. The TV has a storage temperature fo -15 degree Celsius to 45 degree Celsius and consumes 75 watts of maximum power. 

    The Mi TV 4A Pro 43 runs on Xiaomi’s in-house developed PatchWall OS. According to the company, PatchWall OS has 7,00,000+ hours of digital content. For wireless connectivity, smart TV also has support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 

    Xiaomi ships the TV with several items which include two base stands, AR11 Bluetooth remote with voice control support, user manual, power cord and screws for attaching the base stands. Except for English and Hindi, the Smart TV supports with 11 other regional languages. 

    Price And Availability 

    Click here to buy the Mi TV 4A Pro 43

    The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Pro 43 will be on available Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores across the country starting 15th Jan. The Mi TV 4A Pro 43 will be available at a price of Rs 22,999. 

     

     

  • Xiaomi Mi TV Soundbar Launched In India

    Xiaomi Mi TV Soundbar Launched In India

    Xiaomi held a launch event in India where it announced the 55-inch Mi TV 4X Pro 55 and the Mi TV Soundbar. The Mi soundbar is an elongated soundbar which can be connected to a TV for high fidelity audio output. It can also play music wirelessly as the device has in-built Bluetooth support. 

    Click here to buy the Xiaomi Mi TV Soundbar
    Looks And Feature

    The Mi TV Soundbar has a rectangular shape with a plastic and fabric build. The soundbar measures 830 x 87 x 72 mm and weighs in at 1.925 kg. The body of the device is made with white coloured plastic and the front fascia is covered with a grey fabric material. The top of the Mi TV soundbar has control buttons for selecting an audio source, volume controllers, and a small LED notification light.

    The rear of the Mi TV Soundbar houses the power on/off switch, auxiliary input port, and av component ports.  The rear of the device also has hanging mounts which can be used to hang it to a wall. The bottom of the unit has soft rubber feet which allow for a better grip even on slippery surfaces. 

    The Mi TV Soundbar has 2 x 14 w audio speakers that have a frequency response range of 50Hz ~ 25000Hz. For better bass resonation, the Soundbar also has four 70 x 55 passive radiators. Other than the sound unit, Xiaomi ships the device with the following items:

    • Manual x 1 
    • Adapter x 1 
    • SPDIF cable x 1 
    • Screw x 2 + expansion screw x 2
    Price And Availability

    The Mi TV Soundbar is exclusively available on mi store and it carries a  price tag of Rs 4999 and goes on sale starting 16th Jan. 

    Click here to buy the Xiaomi Mi TV Soundbar

    Do not forget to watch our video of the Xiomi Mi Soundbar.

  • Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 7 With 48 MP Camera

    Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 7 With 48 MP Camera

    Xiaomi has launched the much rumored 48 Megapixel camera smartphone, the Redmi Note 7. But to everyone’s surprise, The Redmi Note 7 isn’t a high end phone that one expects from just the camera specifications. In fact, it is a lower range phone that, when converted from Chinese currency, just costs Rs 10,000 for the base model.

    This is the first phone to be released after Xiaomi announced that the company is turning Redmi into a separate brand. The back of the phone sports a logo at the bottom that reads “Redmi by Xiaomi”.

    Features And Specifications

    The phone’s main attraction is the camera which stands at a whopping  48 million tiny 0.8-micron pixel resolution. The Redmi Note 7 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 2.5D curved glass. The camera set-up at the back is a vertical one with dual camera lenses. The secondary camera is a secondary camera is a 5-megapixel shooter. Talking about the front camera, it has a 13-megapixel sensor with AI. The heart of the phone beats on a Snapdragon 660 processor with an Adreno 512 GPU. It also sports a 4000 mAh battery. Other useful features include a USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

    With this phone, Redmi joins an elite group of phones to sport a 40 Megapixel and above shooter. Huawei is also set to launch a premium View20 smartphone in India soon with a 48-megapixel camera. The recent trend in higher megapixel cameras began with Sony developing a new sensor for phones. The Redmi Note 7 likewise features a Sony IMX 586 sensor as well. 

    The starting price of the Redmi Note 7 is 999 Yuan or Rs. 10,000 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and it goes all the way upto 1,399 yuan or Rs. 14,500 for 6GB and 64GB variant. The phone is available only in China at the moment with colour options of red, blue and black. The phone however, should make it’s way to India soon but no specific dates have been announced as of now. 

     

  • Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4X Pro 55 In India

    Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4X Pro 55 In India

    Xiaomi has launched two new TVs in the country which include the Mi TV 4X Pro 55. As the model number suggests, it is a 55-inch TV with Android OS and PatchWall UI. 

    Click here to buy the Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro 55

    Design & Specifications:

    The Mi TV 4X Pro 55 has a 55-inch display panel with a UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The display panel has a viewing angle of 178 degrees and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The front of the smart TV has grey coloured plastic bezels which are quite thin. The bottom of the TV houses 2×10 watt speakers with Dolby support, a power button and the mounts for attaching twin base stands. The rear of the smart TV also has a 300 x 300 VESA mount which can be used for mounting it to a wall. 

    The Mi TV 4X Pro 55 measures 1242 x 722 x 8.6 mm and weighs in at 12.7 kg excluding the base stands. It sports a Cortex A53 quad-core CPU which is clocked at 1.5 GHz and the Mali-450 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the device has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of built-in storage. 

    For connectivity, the Mi TV 4X Pro 55 supports 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi direct and LAN. The smart TV also has a whole host of rear mounted ports which are as follows:

    • 2 x USB 2.0
    • 1 x Ethernet RJ45
    • 3 x HDMI 2.0 
    • 1 x AV Composite In
    • 1 x AV Component In
    • 1 x RF Antenna (Female)
    Features

    The Mi TV 4X Pro 55 runs on Android operating system which is integrated with Xiaomi’s PatchWall OS. As the TV runs on Android OS it allows the user to download millions of applications from the Google Play Store which include games, video streaming applications like YouTube and countless utility applications. Unfortunately, the TV does not support Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. However, the smart TV has inbuilt Chrome Cast support which the user can utilise to stream Netflix from their smartphone. 

    What’s In The Box:

    Except for the TV unit itself, Xiaomi ships the Mi TV 4X Pro 55 with the following items:

    • Smart remote with Google Now audio search
    • User Manual
    • Two base stands
    • Five screws
    Price And Availability

    Also Read : Xiaomi Mi TV Soundbar Launched In India

    The Mi TV 4X Pro 55 will be exclusively available on Flipkart 15th January 2019 at 12pm, but is currently listed as coming soon. The smart TV will be available at a price of Rs 39,999.

    Click here to buy the Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro 55

  • Alienware Area- 51m, An Upgradable Gaming Laptop

    Alienware Area- 51m, An Upgradable Gaming Laptop

    Imagine a powerful desktop computer, but portable.  It sounds like a gamer’s dream. Well, not anymore since Alienware has done just that. The new Area- 51m is a completely customisable laptop. It was launched at CES 2019 by Dell and is going to change how gaming laptops have been seen so far. 

    Up until now, gaming laptops have concentrated on becoming smaller in size while providing top of the line specifications. But that has meant that while a customer buys the laptop, it supports all contemporary games but the specifications become obsolete as years go by. Games these days have become extremely demanding in terms of system specifications and this means that most gaming laptops stop supporting high end games in just a few years’ time. But the Aleinware Area- 51 can replace both the CPU and the GPU so that a gamer does not have to upgrade to a whole new laptop every few years.

     

    Specifications

    The laptop will sport a ninth-gen Intel CPU and 20-series overclockable Nvidia GPU. This will be the first time that an Alienware laptop will support eight-core processors, 2.5Gbit Ethernet and 64GB of RAM.

    The laptop will be available in various CPU and GPU configurations. The CPU options include Intel’s 9th Gen i7-8700, i7-9700K or i9-9900K. GPU options of the laptop are Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2080. The RAM options for the laptop range from 8GB to 64GB DDR4 RAM with single, dual and triple storage options, from 256GB to 3TB. The screen of the laptop is a 17 inch screen with 144Hz G- Sync display. It also has a 10/100/1000/2.5 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet with Killer Wireless 1550 2×2 AC and Bluetooth 5.0. The laptop is in no way light and weighs in at 8.5 pounds. Some of the weight is due to the body being made from a magnesium alloy. It will be available in either white or matte black.

    The cooling system used is called Cryo-Tech 2.0, which covers the dual-intake, dual-exhaust airflow design, copper fin stacks, heat pipes and high-voltage fans. It also has hexagonal shaped vents for cooling both under and at the back of the laptop. 

    The lowest specced laptop starts at just around $2,000 and should be available on Jan 21st, 2019. 

     

  • Honor View 20 Coming To India January 29th

    Honor View 20 Coming To India January 29th

    The Honor View 10 was launched in India back in December 2017. In December of 2018, they showcased the View 20, which was a power-packed phone with high end specifications. But is still not available in India. However, the company has set a launch date for India as well as for Europe. The phone will be launched in Paris, France on 22nd January and India will see it’s launch on 29th January.

    Features

    The phone features a 6.4 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. It has a display resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels. The Honor View 20 also features an in- display camera hole in the front. The phone is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset with an Octa-core CPU and a Mali-G76 MP10 GPU. The phone is available in a few RAM and storage combinations. These include 256 GB with 8 GB RAM or 128 GB with 6/8 GB RAM. 

    The main USP of the phone however is the cameras. On the back the phone features a 48 MP, f/1.8 sensor and shoots videos at 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps and slow motion videos at 720p@960fps.

    Front camera wise, the phone features a 25 MP, f/2.0 sensor and can shoot videos at 1080p@30fps. The Honor View 20 also has a whopping 4000 mAh battery. 

    Pricing for India is not known yet. However, we may find the company undercut the OnePlus 6T’s pricing to get an advantage on the sales. 

  • Samsung Galaxy M20 FCC Certification Confirms Screen Size

    Samsung Galaxy M20 FCC Certification Confirms Screen Size

    Samsung is planning to launch an all-new series of smartphones which will have the Galaxy M branding. The devices in this series will have a focus on photography and long battery life. Most notably, Samsung is expected to aggressively price smartphones in this series. Some members of the M series including the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 were previously spotted online. According to past reports, the Galaxy M20 will have a massive Lithium-ion battery.  The device has been granted FCC certification that reveals its key specifications.

    Galaxy M20 Specifications

    The FCC listing of the Galaxy M20 was first discovered by Nashvillechatterclass. The Galaxy M20 measures 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm and has a front diagonal length of 6.29-inch. However, the actual display on the smartphone measures 6.13-inch. According to the source, the handset will have an Infinity ‘U’ notch at the top of the display that will house an 8 MP selfie camera.

    A past rear panel leak claims that the Galaxy M20 has a dual rear camera setup and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Reportedly, the device will be powered by a large 5,000 mAh battery. Under the hood, the Galaxy M20 features the Exynos 7885 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core SoC and the Mali G71 GPU. It is confirmed that the Galaxy M20 will be available in Blue and Dark Grey colour options. The smartphone will be available in two RAM + ROM variants which are as follows:

    • 3 GB + 32 GB
    • 3 GB + 64 GB
    Launch Date

    Also Read: LG Is Developing An Outward Folding Smartphone

    The launch date of the Galaxy M20 is not yet announced. However, it is expected to launch in the Q1 of 2019. 

  • Xiaomi Mi 9 Will Have AMOLED Display And Triple Rear Cameras

    Xiaomi Mi 9 Will Have AMOLED Display And Triple Rear Cameras

    Xiaomi launched the Mi 8 smartphone in Q2 of 2018. Its successor the Mi 9 has leaked on the Chinese website Weibo. In comparison to its predecessor, the Mi 9 has a larger screen, latest Snapdragon processor and  Quick Charge 4.0 support. 

    Mi 9 Specifications

    According to the source, the Mi 9 measures 155 × 75 × 7.6mm and sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. The display panel on the smartphone has a Full HD resolution and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the handset has a small waterdrop notch above the display that houses the 24 MP Sony IMX576 camera sensor. Under the hood, the device features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Andreno 640 GPU. 

    Xiaomi Mi 8

    The Mi 9 is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery and runs on MIUI 10 which is built on top of latest Android 9.0 Pie. The device also supports Quick Charge 4.0 which allows it to be charged with 32 watts of power.  For securely unlocking the device, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The source states that the base model of the device will have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB and other higher storage variants are also expected. The upcoming device will have triple rear camera sensors which are as follows:

    • 48 MP Sony IMX586
    • 1200 MP
    • TOF (Time Of Flight)
    Launch Date And Price
    Xiaomi Mi 8

    Also Read: LG Is Developing An Outward Folding Smartphone

    The Mi 9 is expected to launch in the month of March and the source claims the base variant of the device will cost 2999 CNY (around Rs 30,500). 

     

  • LG Is Developing An Outward Folding Smartphone

    LG Is Developing An Outward Folding Smartphone

    LG seems to be gearing up for an exciting 2019. Ever since the inception of smartphones, the form factor has largely remained the same. The year 2019 is expected to showcase smartphones with new form factors. A patent assigned to LG states that the company is developing a unique looking foldable smartphone.

    Foldable LG Smartphone

    LG had filed a patent for a foldable smartphone with WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office)  and USPTO  (United States Patent and Trademark Office) that has now been granted. In the past, several LG foldable smartphone patents have leaked but the latest patent has a totally different folding style. The new patent reveals an LG smartphone that folds on the outwards vs inwards or rolling. 

    Samsung has also showcased the Galaxy F smartphone that has an inward folding display. It seems LG wants to leave no stone unturned and is trying to experiment with as many types of foldable devices. The LG patent is detailed enough and clearly explains how LG conceptualises an outward folding smartphone

     Patent Revelations

    The outward folding LG device looks like two symmetrically stacked smartphones that have been consolidated by a flexible touchscreen display. The left part of the device conceals a spring operated mechanism that elongates when the smartphone is unfolded outwards. This elongation of the left part allows the foldable display to stay tight and wrinkle-free. 

    The device when unfolded transforms into a tablet with a widescreen display. When in tablet mode the UI of the device also adjusts automatically for easy operability.  The middle of the display acts as the main navigation bar that has a swipeable list of icons for applications. The device can simultaneously display two different applications on either halves or a single application as per the need. 

    Launch Date

    Also Read: LG Will Launch A Smartwatch With An Inband Camera

    The launch date of the outward folding LG smartphone is unknown but the company might showcase some type of foldable smartphone at the upcoming MWC which is scheduled for 25-28 January 2019. 

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