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OnePlus 7 Will Be One Of The First Phones To Run On The New Snapdragon 855

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Technology Summit 2018 is already underway and a lot of big announcements have been made. On the first day, Qualcomm had announced their new Snapdragon 855 SoC, with 5G connectivity. Now, smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has announced that their next flagship, presumably the OnePlus 7, will be the first smartphone to be running on the Snapdragon 855 SoC. They also announced that they will be the first to bring a 5G smartphone to Europe in partnership with EE.

The Next Flagship

Announcing that they ‘only make flagship smartphones’, they said that the Snapdragon 855 is the ‘best and only choice’ for their upcoming flagship. The company also announced their partnership with UK based carrier EE, to bring the first 5G enabled to Europe. While the announcements are really exciting for OnePlus fans, they also hint at the fact that we will be seeing a 5G OnePlus phone, powered by the 855, pretty soon. This means that the launch of the next OnePlus flagship is not too far away.

With companies like Samsung, Xiaomi and many others lined up to release phones with the new Snapdragon 855 and those with 5G support, OnePlus will have to hurry up production in order to be the first. Samsung is set to launch their 10th anniversary Galaxy S10 in the early parts of 2019. There are reports that this will be a 5G enabled phone, running on the latest 7nm SoC.

Snapdragon 855

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is the latest flagship from the company and is manufactured using the 7 nm process. This makes it faster and more power efficient. It also features support for the X50 modem by Qualcomm, hence giving it 5G abilities. The 855 also features a fourth-generation multi-core AI engine. This will offer upto 3 times the AI performance, compared to the 845. It also features the world’s first Computer Vision Image Signal Processor for better photo and video capabilities. Along with this, it also has the new Snapdragon Elite gaming platform for advanced gaming abilities. Qualcomm also announced their new 3D Sonic Sensor, which is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for in-display fingerprint scanners.

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It is also noteworthy that OnePlus was the only smartphone manufacturer who was invited to talk during the Snapdragon Summit. This, along with the fact that they will be the first to feature this new chipset, point toward the exclusivity that they enjoy from Qualcomm. What this translates for consumers, will be seen in time.

December 6, 2018
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Will Have 10 GB Of RAM

Compared to big players like Apple and Samsung, OnePlus is a fairly new company. But due to excellent features and aggressive pricing, their smartphones have already made a mark in the industry. Late last month the company announced their OnePlus 6T smartphone which is the successor to the remarkable OnePlus 6. Earlier this month the company launched a limited Thunder Purple variant of the same. To turn even more heads, the company has recently teased yet another upcoming limited edition variant of the OnePlus 6T. This time the company has collaborated with the British supercar maker McLaren. A report claims that the upcoming limited variant will have 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM.

McLaren Meets OnePlus: What To Expect?

OnePlus and @McLarenF1. Forever in pursuit of speed. Experience the #SalutetoSpeed on December 11. https://t.co/inqbUCRYcK pic.twitter.com/Q7HGBqmZtw

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 27, 2018

Woking based McLaren is one of the first car company that springs to mind when one thinks about supercars. The company has won a large number of racing titles and is a big name in the global car scene. The upcoming McLaren F1 Edition OnePlus 6T device gets the tagline ‘Salute To Speed’ which clearly indicates that the company is cooking something speedy. The tip from mysmartprice about 10 GB of RAM could actually turn out true.

Till date, Xioami’s is the only company that offers a device with 10 GB of RAM which is the Mi Mix 3. However, that smartphone is only available in China currently. To bring this high spec feature to a wider audience, OnePlus can actually become the first company to offer 10 GB RAM smartphone to the global market.

Release Date & Price

To summarise, these rumors will only be cleared up as the company officially announces the McLaren F1 Edition OnePlus 6T. The device is first set to launch in Woking, England (McLaren Headquarters) on the 11th of December which will be followed by its India launch on December 12. The price of the McLaren F1 Edition OnePlus 6T is currently available. But it is expected to be a sub 50K smartphone in India.

November 29, 2018
Motorola One Power Gets Android 9 Pie Update

The Motorola One Power was launched with Android one and promised quick updates to next iterations of Android OS. The company has kept its initial promise of updating the phone to Android 9.0 Pie before the end of 2018. The update starts rolling out today and is a staggered release so all may not see it immediately.

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Along with the new OS update, the Motorola One Power will also get a performance boost, and improvements to battery management according to Motorola. The One Power will also now support face unlock and swipe gestures, native to Android 9.0 Pie. Since the Motorola One Power is an Android One device, it is much easier for the brand to push out security patches and OS updates.

Also Read : Xiaomi Mi 8 Spotted Running Android 9 Pie On Geekbench

The Motorola One Power went on sale in October and is still available for a price of Rs. 15999. The One Power was Motorola’s response to the growing demand for an online only device. Because, Motorola is now operating in the offline market the prices for its devices have risen. The Motorola One Power was answer to the growing demand for a good all rounder device at the fifteen thousand price mark.

The One Power has a HD+ screen with an 19:9 aspect ratio along with a storage capacity of 64 GB expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microsSD card slot. 4GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core processor. The Motorola One Power has a 16 MP + 5 MP main camera setup with a 12 MP front camera.

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November 16, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 With Five Cameras To Launch At Rs. 39000

Samsung launched the five camera Galaxy A9 smartphone in Europe and Indonesia last month. Now the smartphone is listed on Samsung India’s official website which shows us that the launch is close. However, the website does not reveal any price information. But, upon closely inspecting the website we found the device will have a price of Rs 39,000 in India.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Design

The Samsung Galaxy A9 has a front and rear glass build. The device has a thin top and bottom bezels while the left and right bezels are almost non-existent. The speakerphone and the front-facing camera is built into the top bezel of the device. The SIM/microSD slot and volume rockers are on the right side whereas the power button is on the left of the handset.

The key highlight of the smartphone, the quad camera setup with LED flash is placed on the rear of the device. Additionally, the Galaxy A9 has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. The device has 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm dimensions and weighs in at 183 grams. The smartphone is available in 3 gradient backs which are Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink, and Glossy Black

Camera Beast

The biggest selling factor of the Samsung Galaxy A9 is its camera capabilities. The rear camera setup includes 4 vertically aligned sensors each with their own unique abilities. The first camera in this vertical alignment is an 8 MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, ultra wide lens with a 120 degree viewing angle. The second camera is a 10 MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom. The third is the 24 MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture lens. The last camera is a 5 MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture lens for live focus. A single LED flash is placed below this setup.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Tech Specs

Price & Availability

The following information was found on the Samsung India webpage for the Galaxy A9.

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The Samsung Galaxy A9 has been listed on the company’s official India website which states the launch of the device is imminent and will launch before the month ends. The smartphone has an Indian price of Rs 39,000 which is much less than its Europe price £ 549 (around Rs 53,500).

November 3, 2018
Huawei Launches Porsche Edition Mate 20 RS

Huawei has launched it’s 2018 flagship phones the Mate 20 and 20 Pro. As is typical of Huawei they have tied up with Porsche Design to offer up RS variants of the phone with premium engineered design and prices. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS is run on the Kirin 980 chipset. The phone features face unlock along with in display fingerprint access.

Porsche Design

The front houses a 6.39 inch, 2K+ 3120 x 1440 px resolution display with a 538 PPI pixel density. The Huawei Mate 20 RS has 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage along with 256 GB expandability via microSD. The back has an exclusive leather wrapped design with a triple camera setup. One 40 MP Sensor with a wide angle lens and an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 20 MP ultra wide angle lens and an f/2.2 aperture. Finally a 8 MP sensor with a Telephoto lens and an f/2.4 aperture. The front has a 24 MP, f/2.0 aperture equipped snapper along with IR flood illuminator and depth sensor to allow for secure face unlock much like Apple’s Touch ID.

Huawei has emphasised on the AI capabilities of Huawei Mate 20 RS. This is because of their new Kirin 980 chipset which is the worlds first 7nm Mobile chipset. Huawei is also pushing impressive battery performance with a 4200 mAh battery. The Phone supports super fast charging upto 40 W using what the company calls HUAWEI SuperCharge. The phone can also handle Wireless charging upto 15 W with what the company calls HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge.

The Huawei Mate 20 RS will be available in two colors a black and a red, both will have Leica branding along with leather stitched back with Porsche design logo. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS 8GB + 256GB will have a MSRP of EUR 1695. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS 8GB + 512GB will have a MSRP of EUR 2095. The phones will go on sale from 16^th November, 2018. The Red color variant will be sold as a limited edition release in China.

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October 16, 2018
Huawei Launches The Huawei Mate 20, 20 X and 20 Pro

Huawei has launched its new flagship smartphones the Mate 20, Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro. The new devices replace the previous Mate series devices and offer improved specs and optics. The phones are built around Huawei’s new 7 nm chipset the Kirin 980 and offer varied specifications, along with varying price brackets.

Huawei Mate 20

The lowest variant the Mate 20 is also the cheapest in price. The phone has a 6.53 inch display with a 2244 x 1080 px resolution and 381 ppi pixel density. The display has an 18:7:9 aspect ratio and features a water-drop notch on the top to house the front camera.

The Huawei Mate 20 has a rear mounted physical fingerprint reader and an IP 53 rating for dust and water resistance. The phone features a glass front and back design mounted on an aluminium frame. At the back of the phone are triple cameras with Leica lenses which were earlier teased by the company and placed inside a square camera mount. The primary camera is a 16 MP sensor with a wide-angle lens and an f/1.8 aperture. This is paired with an additional 12 MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Finally an 8 MP telephoto f/2.4 aperture lens equipped camera completes the layout. This new camera setup allows Huawei to access a wide range of focus lengths from 16 mm to 270 mm.

The front houses a 24 MP f/2.0 sensor inside the water drop notch, allowing for larger screen real estate than the Pro. The Mate 20 has either 4 GB or 6GB of RAM and is paired with 128 GB of storage, the phone also offers expandability via the NM cards which are unique to Huawei phones for now.

The phone has a 4000 mAh battery and will be available in four colours ; Midnight Blue, Black, Emerald Green and including the popular twilight colour option

Huawei Mate 20 X

The Huawei Mate 20 X is the largest of the three with a 7,2 inch display and a 2244 x 1080 px resolution. The phone also runs on the Kirin 980 platform, but is designed to impress the phablet market which now primarily is based around the Samsung Galaxy Note series. The Mate 20 X has HUAWEI Supercool which features a liquid multi-dimensional cooling system with a Vapour Chamber and a Graphene Film.

The Mate 20 X has support for the HUAWEI M-Pen, which can be used to activate the Memo directly from a locked screen. The screen has a 4096 high level pressure sensitivity, which according to the company makes using the Pen, lifelike.

While larger the Mate 20 X has an IP 53 rating for dust and water resistance. This is the only smartphone in the line-up to offer a dedicated 3.5 mm headphone jack. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back under the square triple camera layout much like the Mate 20. The camera layout is equipped with a Leica 40 MP Wide Angle Lens, f/1.8 aperture camera paired with a Leica 20 MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens, f/2.2 aperture based module. The 8 MP Telephoto sensor is the third sensor and offers a 3X zoom along with an f/2.4 aperture equipped Leica lens. The Mate 20 x has laser focus, phase focus and contrast focus along with Huawei AI Image Stabilisation.

The phone will be available in only one variant with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of Storage, and will be expandable via a NM card to upto 256 GB. The battery is a massive 5000 mAh unit which supports Huawei’s fast charge capabilities. The Mate 20 X will only be available in two colours Phantom Silver and Midnight Blue.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro as the name suggests offers better specs and is also the phone that will be sold globally and remains the true flagship launched by the company.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch curved OLED display with a 3120 x 1440 px resolution and 538 ppi pixel density. The phone has a full sized notch display with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Just like the Mate 20 the phone is based on the new 7 nm Kirin 980 chipset. This has dual neural processing units which help it compute solutions of task based questions. This allows for AI based camera modes that will automatically detect what you are shooting (like food, landscapes or portraits).

The Mate 20 Pro also has larger camera sensors in comparison to the Mate 20. Still made in collaboration with Leica, the first is a 40 MP wide lens f/1.8 aperture based camera. Paired with a 20 MP ultra wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an 8 MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While this gives the Mate 20 Pro more megapixels, the phone also features a wide ISO range up to 102,400 ISO. The camera also supports Super HDR capability and can shoot macro shots of objects as close as 2.5 cm. Just like the Mate 20 the varied camera setup allows for varied focal lengths ranging from 16 mm to 270 mm.

The Mate 20 Pro is the only phone of the three which is IP68 rated water and dust resistant. Huawei also provides a special underwater case for the Mate 20 Pro to allow for underwater photography upto a depth of 5 meter .

The dual NPUs present in the device offers features such as AI Portrait Colour video. With this, you can implement effects in your videos, in real time. The device also offers a 3D live emoji feature which looks pretty similar to Apple’s Animoji. It has a new 3D live object modelling feature. With this you can just scan an object and the smartphone will recreate it in 3D. You can then animate this 3D model or can even integrate it with your surroundings using a skeleton mapping system. You can even interact with the 3D model if you are taking a photo or video, and it will mimic your actions.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features an in-display fingerprint sensor a first for the Chinese brand. The fingerprint reader uses a 10 level dynamic pressure sensing technology which improves the unlock speed, which has increased by 30% compared to the previous generation. The phone also offers up a 3D face unlock with an IR flood illuminator and 3D sensor placed next to the front cameras in the notch of the display.

Reverse Wireless Charging

The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro pack a 4,200 mAh battery, offering great battery back up. The company has also introduced a 40 W fast charger which it claims can charge 1 % in just 30 seconds. The fast charger and the device have gone through various security checks and procedures and are absolutely safe, according to Huawei. Huawei has also included a 15 W fast charging wireless charger. This is compatible with both the devices.

The most impressive feature however is the reverse wireless charging. The Mate 20 Pro can be used as a wireless charger for other smartphones. By placing another smartphone with wireless charging capabilities in contact with the Mate 20 Pro’s back, the Mate 20 pro can wireless charge the other device.

Huawei Mate 20 costs €799 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and €849 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro costs EUR 1049 for its 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

Huawei Mate 20 X costs EUR 899 for its 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant.

All three devices will go on sale mid November 2018. The Mate 20 Pro will launch in India end November, with the Mate 20 and Mate 20 x to be launched subsequently. Huawei has also launched a variety of cases and accessories to go alongside the three devices, including a wireless charger for the Mate 20 pro and Mate 20 RS.

October 16, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 Launched With Five Camera Setup

Samsung has announced the new Galaxy A9 with five cameras an event in Malaysia. The new Samsung Galaxy A9 has a 6.3 inch, 2280 x 1080 px FHD+ Super AMOLED display, with a 392 ppi pixel density. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with an Octa-Core processor and the Adreno 512 GPU. The device has two variants with either 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 512 GB via a microSD card. The device has a 3,800 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 2.0. For securely unlocking the smartphone, it has a fingerprint sensor at the back and also has a face unlock option.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Has Quad Cameras:

The key highlight of the Samsung A9 is the vertical quad camera setup at the back of the device. The phone has four different camera sensors, each with a unique function. The first camera in this vertical alignment is an 8 MP, f/2.4, ultra wide sensor with a 120-degree viewing angle. The second camera is a 10 MP, f/2.4 aperture equipped, telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The third is the 24 MP, f/1.7 aperture equipped main camera. Finally, there is a 5 MP, f/2.2 aperture equipped depth sensor for live focus. The single LED flash is placed below this setup.

The device can also capture 4k 2160p video at 30 fps. Along with the four rear cameras, the phone also has an 8MP front-facing selfie camera that can record Full HD 1080p videos at 30 fps.

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Galaxy A9 Price and Availability:

The Galaxy A9 starts at a price of £ 549 (around Rs 53,500) But, Expected in India around Rs. 35000. The smartphone will be sold in three color variants: Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum pink and Glossy Black. The phone will go on sale in November 2018 globally including in India.

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October 11, 2018
Razer Phone 2 Launched With Vapor Chamber Cooling For US$ 799

The first Razer Phone was launched in November 2017, targeted as a gaming phone. Razer has now launched the successor “Razer Phone 2” which takes many cues from the first iteration and adds some new features.

The Razer Phone 2 now has upgraded specs including the new Snapdragon 845 chipset. Much like many other gaming phones launched this year, is cooled using a vapour cooling chamber. The Razer Phone 2 continues to get dual front firing speakers which are now said to be louder. The phone also has Dolby Audio and 32 bit DAC. The Razer Phone 2 joins the Note 9 in an effort to support upto 1TB micro SD cards, however, is preloaded with 64 GB of storage and 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The phone has dedicated slots for Nano SIM and MicroSD cards.

Razer Styling

The phone is made of an aluminium unibody shell, which is similar to last year. However, on the back now is a RGB Razer logo which looks unique. Leave it to Razer to RGB everything, this logo can also be set to change colour for notifications and also has presets. The phone is also IP67 rated for dust and water resistance.

The display on the Razer Phone 2 is an 5.7 inch IGZO IPS LCD with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Display has a Quad HD 2560 x 1440px resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection along with an Anti-Fingerprint coating.

The Razer Phone 2 has a dual camera setup at the back. The setup consists of two 12 MP Sony rear cameras one with an f1.6 aperture and the other with an f/2.6 aperture. On the front is an 8 MP camera that also captures Full HD video at upto 1080p. The new device has a rear glass panel and now has support for wireless charging. The second Razer Phone has a large a 4,000 mAh battery and supports Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 4.0+ charging.

The side mounted power button doubles as a fingerprint sensor, seen on Sony and recently Samsung phones. The Razer Phone 2 will be sold with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the Box and will get an upgrade to Android 9 soon after. The phone runs a custom Razer UI on top of Android to allow for the customisable look.

Also read: Sony WH 1000X M3 Launched in India, Unboxing Video

Razer Phone 2 Price and Availability:

The Razer Phone 2 has been launched at a price of US $ 799 (approx. INR. 59,500). Two variants of the phone include different colour finishes, a glossy Mirror Black and a matte Satin Black. Those in the US can pre order the phone starting today at Razer’s website. The Razer Phone never made it to India, but The Razer Phone 2 is expected to hit the Indian market before the end of the year 2018. At this moment however, there is no official information on its availability in India.

Razer will also offer various accessories for the new smartphone. A Razer Wireless Charging dock for US$ 99.99, Leather and Kevlar Cases for $40 and $50, respectively. The company has also released a thin case that allows the RGB logo to shine through, this and the screen protector will retail for US $ 19.99

October 11, 2018
Google Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL Launched

Google has launched the highly anticipated Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices at the Made By Google event today. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are exactly what we saw in the numerous leaks leading up the the event. However, they do carry features and improvements which we did not know.

Design

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices sport a familiar design with a matt finish back and rounded edges. The rear of the device houses the single camera lens, LED flash and fingerprint sensor. The front of the Pixel 3 XL is a bit different, with a huge notch, which Google claims provides more screen real estate to users.

They feature Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the screen for protection and Soft touch Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. The devices have an IPX8 water and dust protection rating. The devices have an Aluminium frame with hybrid coating and are available in Just Black, Clearly White and Not Pink Colours.

Display

The Google Pixel 3 has a 5.5 inch FHD+, flexible OLED display. It has an 18:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 443 ppi. The Google Pixel 3 XL has a 6.3 inch FHD+, flexible OLED display. It has an 18:5:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 523 ppi.

Both the devices have an always-on display and the now playing feature. They have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection and HDR support.

Processor

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. They have an Octa Core CPU with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, along with the Adreno 630 GPU.The devices have 4 GB of LPDDR$ RAM and 64 GB/ 128 GB storage options.

Additionally, they have the Pixel Visual Core chip which helps in improving the camera performance. The devices also feature the Titan M security module. The Titan M security module adds to the security provided with your phone and it safeguards user data, passwords and more.

Camera

Pixel devices have been known for their excellent camera performance. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL also come with a bunch of new camera features and improvements. The devices have a 12.2 MP dual-pixel rear camera. This has an aperture of f/1.8 and shots 4K video at 30 fps. The devices have dual front cameras featuring an 8 MP wide angle lens and a telephoto lens. The lenses have an aperture of f/2.2 and f/1.8 respectively. The front camera records 1080p video at 30 fps.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL camera are heavily integrated with AI. The cameras use machine learning to shoot the perfect picture every time, according to Google. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL continue to have the

The rear camera features autofocus and dual pixel phase detection. With this you can just tap on a subject and the camera will automatically track the subject, never letting it go out of focus.

Battery & Audio

The devices have a 2915 mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging support. The device uses a USB Type-C charger. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have dual front firing speaker and 3 microphones. Google also offers YouTube Music for 6 months, free of cost to all Pixel 3 buyers. The Pixel 3 devices will be the first to ship with YouTube Music.

Additional Features

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have some other equally impressive features as well. The device has a CallScreen feature. With this, you can just tap on the CallScreen button when you are receiving a call. The Phone will automatically ‘talk’ to the person on the other end of the line and inquire as to who is calling and for what reason. It will then transcribe the reply in real time and show it to you in textual format on your screen. You can then decide whether you want to pick up the call, reject it or report it as spam.

The devices also have the flip to shut feature. With this, you can just turn your phone upside down, to mute notifications.

Price

The Google Pixel 3 starts at $799 and is up for pre-order now.

October 9, 2018
New Leak Shows Off Sand Pink Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL

The yearly launch cycle of the Google Pixel devices this year is on Oct 9th. New images have surfaced for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL showing off what appears to be a new colour. The new Pink Sand colour is in addition to the usual Black and White colours of the Pixel devices. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been subjected to a host of leaks over the past months. A few stolen devices ending up in the hands of reviewers. We have seen unboxing videos and even reviews of the phones which usually are a tight kept secret from companies.

From the information that is available, the Pixel 3 devices are expected to have two front facing cameras. While the phones will have a main 12 MP f /1.8 rear facing camera on both the standard and XL variants. The Google Pixel 3 Xl will also be the first Pixel device to have a notched display. The front cameras and ear piece on the Pixel 3 XL will reside along with the required sensors in this notch.

Pixel 3 XL Sand Pink

Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The phones will have a 5.4 inch 2160 x 1080px and 6.71 inch 2960 x 1440px display respectively. Both pixel phones will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. However, may be offered in up to 256GB storage sizes. The smaller standard sized Pixel will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL will get a 3400 mAh battery.

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Rumors point towards a one more different Green/teal colour also known as “Mint.” But industry experts claim that the Pixel devices will only be launched in three colours. The launch for the Pixel 3 phones is around the corner and we know almost everything there is to know about the phones. There is, however, still a slim chance that Google has been trolling the internet with these leaks. And the real Pixel devices will be completely different in design. We wouldn’t hold our breath on that though.

The Pixel phones should start around the US$ 699 price tag. This would peg them at around Rs. 50,000 in the Indian market. India is also expected to get the Pixel phones by the end of October 2018.

October 5, 2018
Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Launched

The much awaited successor to the iPhone X is here. Apple has launched the brand new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, shedding the ‘Plus’ tag for its smartphone.

Design:

The devices are made of surgical grade stainless steel and have a gold finish on the front and glass back. The devices also have rounded corners. Apple claims to have used the most durable glass ever in a smartphone for the display. The devices also have a silver and space grey finish other than the gold finish. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have IP68 dust and water protection.

Display:

The iPhone XS has a Super Retina OLED, 5.8 inch display. This is a bigger display than the iPhone 8 Plus but an overall smaller device in size. The device has a native resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels and a pixel density of 458 ppi.

The iPhone XS Max has a massive 6.5 inch with a Super Retina OLED display. The display has a resolution of 2688 x 1242 and a pixel density of 458 ppi. The massive size of the iPhone XS Max allows for a ‘split view’ in some apps while the device is in the horizontal position. This allows for more utility in one app.

The screen on both the devices have a 60 % greater dynamic range, offering better experiences than before.The devices also continue to support 3D touching and have True Tone display.

Processor:

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max use the highly anticipated A12 Bionic chip. This is the first 7 nanometer production chip in a smartphone and houses 6.9 billion transistors. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have a 6 core CPU. This consists of 2 high performance cores and 4 high efficiency cores. This makes the new iPhone 15 % faster while using 40 % lower power.

The GPU has 4 cores and is 50 % faster than A11 bionic. This gives a huge jump in graphics, according to Apple. The Neural engine has an 8 core design compared to 2 cores on the A11. It also has Dedicated Machine Learning.

The new A12 bionic can process 5 trillion operations per second. The devices will be available in storage options of upto 512 GB internal storage.The A12 bionic also improves the daily use of the device. It helps apps launch upto 30% faster. Providing a smoother every day experience.

Camera:

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have a dual rear camera setup. Apple has improved this setup and it features a 12 MP wide lens and a 12 Mp telephoto lens. This is supported by an improved true tone flash.The devices use larger sensors and the lenses have an aperture of f/1.8.The smartphones also have Optical Image Stabilisation

The front camera setup hosts a 7 MP sensor. The front true depth system contains the sensor along with an IR camera and dot projector. This also provides depth in selfie portraits.

The new A12 bionic has an Image signal processor (ISP). This works to automatically adjust exposure, white balance, focus, noise reduction, and many more features whenever an image is taken.The chip also connects the ISP to the neural engine to make images better. It features Face and body detection, scene recognition, feature mapping and reduces red eye instantly. It can also perform 1 trillion operations per photo.

The camera also features Smart HDR. This ensures zero shutter lag. What this does is, it captures secondary inter frames and long exposure shots to bring out more details, finding all the best parts and merging them into one image.The devices also feature advanced portrait mode and bokeh mode. This allows you to adjust the depth of field even after taking the picture. The new sensor is 2x faster and records stereo sound while shooting video.

Battery:

Apple claims that the devices run on the best batteries any iPhone has featured. The iPhone XS has a battery which lasts 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X. The iPhone XS Max has the biggest battery featured in an iPhone and lasts an hour and a half longer than the iPhone X.

Other Features:

The new devices are Dual SIM with Dual Standby. They also use the eSIM technology. This uses a single physical SIM and one eSIM. Apple will also launch a special Chinese model, with two physical SIMs.

The Face ID is faster with better algorithms and a faster secure enclave. It is the most secure facial authentication ever in a smartphone, according to Apple.

The technology also helps to provide the use of Animoji over a live video call. It also helps in a better selfie scene option. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max also feature Siri Shortcuts on iOs 12 . The devices feature the core ML, which is 9x faster and runs on 1/10th of the energy.

There are huge jumps in Augmented Reality. The ARkit 2 , provides enhanced surface and object detection. AR quick look, can bring out an object you were looking at in your browser. This basically superimposes any object on to your surroundings to get you a better look at any object you might be wanting.

Price:

The iPhone XS is available in three storage options of 64 GB , 256 GB and 512 GB and starts at $ 999. In India the phone will start at Rs. 99,900.

The iPhone XS Max will be available in the same three variants and starts at $ 1099. In India the iPhone XS Max will start at Rs. 109,900.

Pre orders for the devices starts on 14th September and shipping begins on 28th September. The devices will go on sale in India a week after the global sale begins.

September 13, 2018
Apple Website Confirms 2018 iPhone Names and 512 GB Storage Option
In a turn of events, before the official launch of the new 2018 iPhones, a new leaks from Apple’s own website shows off three new iPhone models.
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone Xs Max
- iPhone Xr
The information was found in the project sitemap file which shows off the new iPhone names. The names were leaked in shopping links for cases for the upcoming iPhones. The cases and colours include Black, White, Midnight Blue, Productured, Stone, Taupe, Saddle Brown and many more color options.

The sitemap leak also shows that the 6.1-inch iPhone will indeed be called iPhone Xr, and it will be offered in six colors: black, white, red, yellow, coral and blue. The iPhone Xr will have a 6.1-inch display and offered in three storage options; 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. The sitemap also shows that the iPhone XS, the smallest of the three will be available with three storage options: 64GB, 256GB and 512GB.

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With only a few hours left for Apple’s event it seems that Apple doesn’t have a lot left to show off for the iPhones.
September 12, 2018
iPhone 6.1 Inch Specs Leaked Ahead of September Launch

Apple will launch the next versions of the iPhone on 12th September 2018. The phones are expected to be based primarily on the iPhone X and launched as incremental updates. One of the expected iPhones to launch in 2018 is a new “affordable 6.1 inch variant. This may as well be dubbed the iPhone 9.

The 6.1 inch iPhone is expected to have an LCD display allow for comparatively more affordable pricing with respect to the flagship iPhones it will launch with. Developers have found information relating to the new iPhone in Apple Xcode. Apple’s Xcode shows names like “iPhone xx” and “iPhone9.7”. The code also reveals that the 6.1-inch phone will have the following model number : “N84”.

More information found in Xcode reveals that this new device will have a DCI-P3 LCD panel and will be powered by Apple’s A10 chipset.

2018 iPhone Lineup

Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones this year. With rumours speaking of dual sim options the 6.1 inch variant may be the most likely recipient of this feature. This variant will be aimed more towards markets like India and China. Apple will launch the new Apple iPhones on 12th of September with Pre Orders expected to begin 14th of September.

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Pricing will be key, however, if Apple continues its upwards trend for pricing the flagship model may as well cross US$ 1200. This will make the smartphones far less affordable for users. However the device with a 6.1 inch display may be priced as low as US$ 699 making them a tad bit cheaper. This will offer a more affordable option for buyers.

The iPhone X will be upgraded and launched in two variants, most likely the iPhone XI and XI Plus. The plus variant may end up being the most expensive iPhone yet. Apple is expected to bump up performance for tasks like Gaming, AR and machine learning. New improvements for Siri with the launch of the iOS 12 are also expected on the new iPhones.

Apple will also pay good focus on cameras this time around, and with the focus of most brands on front cameras, the 2018 iPhones may finally have excellent front cameras with upto 4K video recording courtesy the high performing chipsets. Apple will also improve on FaceID features, but it is highly unlikely that TouchID will make a comeback with an in-display fingerprint sensor in the 2018 iPhones.

August 23, 2018
Job Opening At Apple Hints At Health-Centric Processor

With its disputes with Qualcomm, Apple decided to use Intel chipsets in its upcoming smartphones. However, the company also announced that it will focus on using in-house chipsets for the iPhones. Which is why along with the iPhone X and iPhone 8, the company introduced the A11 Bionic chip. This chip has a dedicated neural processing unit for AI applications. A new job posting on Apple’s website shows that the company may be planning on bringing a health-centric chipset to its products.

In the list of Apple products which would use a health-focussed chip, the Apple Watch could be the first. According to the job post, the company is looking for ASIC (Application-specific integrated circuit) architect. Unlike common SoC, an ASIC chip only has a specific task to perform. For instance, high-efficiency Bitcoin miner is an ASIC. In simple terms, a Bitcoin is a form of electronic cash. However, the Cupertino company wants to use these ASIC chips for health focussed functionalities. The previous job openings at the company were for people with experience in health, wellness, and fitness sensors. These listings hint at the company’s future plans with its products, including, but not limited to, the iPhones.

Image: Apple ASIC Architect Job Opening

The current line of Apple iPhones including the iPhone 8 and iPhone X use the A11 Bionic chipset. This chipset uses a custom Apple GPU for graphics output. For LTE connectivity one of the iPhone variants uses a Qualcomm modem while the other variant uses an Intel modem. This is also what the company could be planning to move away from. In favour of in-house chipsets and modems, Apple may soon drop Intel and Qualcomm modems. However, the new 2018 iPhone lineup would most likely use the Intel modems. There is no word on the availability of this ASIC chipset but we think it could be seen in the next generation-Apple Watches. Stay tuned as we will be bringing more updates on the story on further development.

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August 16, 2018
Google Has Announced The Android 9 Pie Go Edition

It was in the year 2007 when Google officially introduced the Android ecosystem to the world. Android got its name from a Latin word “Androides”, meaning, human-like robot. The term Android also shares some resemblance with the ex-CEO and founder, Andy Rubin. Android is an operating system primarily designed for devices with touchscreen. Android has evolved not only in terms of versions but also in terms of its varieties. The latest version of the Android OS is the Android 9 Pie. The recent years gave us Android One and Android Go in addition to stock Android. Google announced Android Go as a watered-down version of Android 8 (Oreo) for low-end smartphones. It seems that now the company wants to continue the Android Go series with the Android 9 Pie Go edition.

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Android Go delivers the latest OS to devices with RAM as low as 512MB. Android Go is the watered-down build of the Android Oreo (8.0). This OS is built to work on low-powered devices without any jitters. With Android Go, users will find that the OS takes significantly less amount of space than even Android Nougat, which released before Oreo. The OS also offers lite versions of Google apps like YoutTube Go, Gmail Go, and Files Go. This allows it to run smoothly on smartphones with storage space as small as 8GB. The latest smartphone to launch with Android Go out of the box is the Nokia 1. In a blog post from Google, the company announced that it will also launch the Android 9 Pie Go edition as a continuation of the current series.

The Android 9 Pie Go edition would share a lot in common with the Android Go (Oreo). However, Google claims that the Pie Go edition would take up even lesser space and provide faster device boot times for smartphones. The Android 9 Pie Go edition will also cater to the low-end devices like the Android Oreo Go edition. The company promises top-of-the-line security features and an accessible dashboard for tracking and monitoring data consumption. Companies like Nokia, Micromax, and Lava are already on the list of smartphone brands to receive Android 9 Pie Go edition.

It is reassuring to see that Google wants to keep the low-end low-budget smartphones just as relevant as the flagship Android devices. With the Android 9 Pie Go edition, it will allow users on a tight budget to enjoy a fast, smooth, and the latest Android experience.

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August 16, 2018