JEDEC is a well known name in the microelectronics sector. JEDEC Solid State Technology Association announced the publication of the new JESD209 LPDDR5 RAM on February 21. LPDDR stands for Low Power Double Data Rate 5, implying that the RAM module is targeted towards mobile computing devices. LPDDR5 will run at 6400 MT/s I/O rate, which is almost 50% higher than the first iteration of the LPDDR4 mobile RAM. The increased transfer rate provided by LPDDR5 will notably give a boost to the efficiency and memory speed of the device. Devices that have low power consumption such as Notebooks, tablets and smartphones can especially benefit from the new module.
Furthermore, LPDDR5 has some new components that are specifically designed for mission-critical applications. The original LPDDR5 architecture has been redesigned and now runs on a whole new 16Banks programmable structure with an integrated multi-clocking architecture. Also, the LPDDR5 documentation is available for download here.
New Commands
Two revamped command-based operations have been introduced to the new RAM module. They aim towards the improvement of system power consumption while reducing data transmission at the same time. Named Data-copy and Write-X, the operations will keep a check on the overall power consumption of smartphones and laptops.
The Data-copy command will provide instructions to the LPDDR5 module to copy the data on a single I/O pin to the other I/O pins. This will ensure that data is not needlessly transmitted to the rest of the pins. On the other hand, the Write-X command will instruct the device to write all-ones or all-zeroes to a specific address, which will eliminate the need to transfer data from the chipset to the device itself.
Other Features
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Along with the announcement of the new module, LPDDR5 has included Link Error Correcting Code support for the SoC-DRAM interface. It helps boost higher data transfer rates between the components. Other features include Dynamic Frequency and Voltage Scaling for Core and I/O, selectable differential and single-ended CK, WCK, and RDQS, partial array self-refresh and auto-refresh, and low power read/write operation with Data-Copy and Write-X functions.
Tesla cars are renowned for their Autopilot feature which makes use of several cameras and sensors present on the exterior of the vehicle. The feature, when used makes the car a partially autonomous vehicle. It still requires the driver to be attentive of their surroundings all the time, or the feature stops working. The feature is then disabled for the rest of the trip and won’t be accessible. It was touted as a revolutionary feature when it was introduced back in 2015 with the v7.0 update of the Tesla OS.
According to Elon Musk though, the hardware in current Tesla cars is capable of fully autonomous driving since October 2016. It is expected that when the fully autonomous driving feature arrives in the form of a software update, it will automatically support the cars manufactured after late 2016. He states that the feature will be so capable that the driver will be able to sleep while the car drives itself. The vehicle will be able to pick the driver up, drive and drop the rider off their destination. This feature will fully roll-out by 2020 until then manual monitoring is required.
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The Galaxy Watch Active runs on Tizen based wearable OS 4.0 and packs an Exynos 9110 SoC which consists of a dual-core processor. The smartwatch has a reduced screen size than the Galaxy Watch from 2018, measuring 1.1 inches in diameter and having a resolution of 360×360 px. It is powered by a 230 mAh battery. The Galaxy Watch Active sports an AMOLED display.
The smartwatch runs on Samsung’s freshly overhauled One UI, and is operated via gestures and the two side mounted buttons. It automatically recognizes and tracks the activity being performed by the user. Apart from that, it also has a continuous heart rate tracking feature which can provide users with real-time information regarding their cardiac health.
The Galaxy Watch Active has 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage. The smartwatch is IP68 water and dust resistant and is MIL-STD-810G certified. Connectivity options on the device include GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0. As far as the sensors go, the Galaxy Watch Active has an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope and a pedometer. Furthermore, the smartwatch also has a sleep monitoring feature.
Samsung announced its fitness activity trackers at the event, known as the Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e. As the name suggests, they are mainly targeted towards fitness enthusiasts. As per Samsung, the newly launched Galaxy Fit and Fit e are designed for users who need the functionality of just a fitness tracker and not a smartwatch. The Galaxy Fit and Fit e can automatically start tracking the user when he/she starts running, biking or swimming. Apart from this, users can also choose their exercise manually from a list of over 90 different activities. Both fitness trackers sport lightweight and ergonomic design.
The Galaxy Fit has a 0.95 inch AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 240×120 px. On the other hand, the Galaxy Fit e has a smaller 0.74 inch PMOLED display (Passive Matrix OLED) with a 128×64 px resolution. The fitness trackers run on Realtime OS and are also equipped with a heart-rate monitor. Noteworthy, the fitness trackers are 5ATM water resistant (up to 80 PSI). The Galaxy Fit will be available in Black and Silver colours, whereas the Galaxy Fit eis available in Black, White and Yellow colour options.
The Samsung Galaxy Fit has been launched with a price tag of US $99 (roughly Rs. 7,000). It will go on sale May 31 onwards in the US. However, the availability and price of the Galaxy Fit e have not been revealed yet. It is still unclear when these fitness trackers will be launched in India.
Samsung also launched its Galaxy Buds at the Galaxy Unpacked Event. The wireless earbuds are slightly smaller than the Gear IconX earbuds and have Bixby integration. As per Samsung, the voice assistant can process instructions in multiple languages including German, Italian and Spanish. The Galaxy Buds are available with the AKG branding. AKG Acoustics (Akustische und Kino-Geräte) are used in various studios worldwide for high quality sound. The wearables have a 5.8pi dynamic driver in each earbud along with an Adaptive Dual Microphone system. This allows users to communicate more easily in loud environments.
The case for the Buds is chargeable via USB Type-C. A 58 mAh battery powers each earbud, delivering 5 hours of calling time or up to 6 hours of music playback. The charging case for the earbuds packs a 252 mAh battery which can add an additional 7-8 hours to the battery life of the earbuds. Furthermore, the Galaxy Buds support wireless charging, so they can be charged by placing them on the rear of the Samsung Galaxy S10. This feature, known as Samsung’s ‘Powershare’ was first noticed in the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. The wireless earbuds use Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity with smartphones.
The case for the wireless earbuds weighs 39.6 grams, while each Galaxy Bud weighs at just 5.6 g. The charging case measures at 38.8x70x26.5mm. whereas the Galaxy Buds measure 17.5×19.4×22.3mm. They are equipped with ear on/off detection sensors, as well as touch sensors for controlling playback and accepting/rejecting calls.
The Galaxy S10 5G measures 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.94mm and weighs 198g. The design of the smartphone is reminiscent of the Galaxy S10+ with Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. The display sports an Infinity-O, 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel with a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. It has a pixel density of 505PPI and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Like its siblings the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, it features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and has IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. 
The Galaxy S10 5G runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. It has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The device features the Qualcomm X50 modem for 5G support. In terms of storage, it features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. There is no support for memory expansion via MicroSD.
The Galaxy S10 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery, larger than the 4100mAh present on the Galaxy S10+. The device supports 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C Port. Noteworthy, the premium smartphone also supports wireless charging. Like its siblings, it also has a reverse wireless charging feature.
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the most feature-rich smartphone in the new Galaxy S10 lineup. It features a 6.4 inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display. It has an edge-to-edge HDR+ display that tapers towards the sides. The display panel has a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px and pixel density of 522 ppi. To safegurd it against scartches and drops, the front and back of the device is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. The US/China variant of the Galaxy S10+ runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. On the other hand, the EMEA variant of the device runs on Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 chipset.
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ sports a triple rear camera camera setup which consists of a 12MP (f/1.5- f/2.4) primary sensor, 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor and a third 16 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor. The smartphone also has a dual front camera module, which is a combination of a 10MP (f/1.9) sensor and an 8MP (f/2.2) sensor housed in the punch-hole display. The Galaxy S10+ boasts of the world’s first ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner in addition to 3D face recognition technology. 
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a 6.1 inch Dynamic AMOLED, Quad HD+ screen. The Infinity-O display has a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 550ppi. The device is protected from scratches and impacts on both sides by Corning Gorilla Glass. Like the Galaxy S10+, the S10 is offered in two different chipset options, Snapdragon 855 and Exynos 9820 which is dependent on the region.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a similar triple camera setup to the Galaxy S10+. The device has a 12MP+12 MP+16 MP camera configuration with a single 10MP (f/1.9) selfie shooter housed in the punch-hole display. Also similar to the Galaxy S10+, it has an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and 3D face scanning technology. 
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is available in two storage configurations, a 6GB+128GB version, and an 8GB+512GB variant. It is available in four colour options which include Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue, and Prism Green.
The Samsung Galaxy A30 will have a glossy plastic body. The smartphone will feature a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED, Infinity-U display with a full HD+ resolution. Apart from that, the screen of the Galaxy A30 will also have the ‘Always-On’ feature. As the name suggests, this feature keeps the screen awake for displaying notifications like messages and missed call alerts. The smartphone will run on the 14nm Exynos 7904 chipset with a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor and the Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. The Galaxy A30 will be equipped with a 16 MP (f/1.9) primary sensor with a secondary 5 MP (f/2.2) ultra wide sensor. It will also have a front facing 16 MP (f/1.9) camera. Furthermore, the Galaxy A30 will have a plethora of other features such as AR Stickers, Background Blur and Pro Lighting.
The Samsung Galaxy A50 will be the most feature laden smartphone out of the three upcoming devices. The smartphone’s highlighting feature is an in-display fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming the industry standard for premium smartphones. The device will run on the Exynos 9610 chipset which consists of an octa-core CPU and the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU.
Xiaomi has launched the Mi 9 SE in three colour variants namely Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, and Piano Black. The smartphone has been priced at CNY 1,999 (around Rs 21,000) for the base model and CNY 2,299 (around Rs 24,000) for the version with 128GB internal storage. Unfortunately, the company has not provided any information about its India launch. 
The P30 will help Huawei to establish a foothold in the premium smartphone segment this year. For the same reason, the handset is expected to offer top-of-the-line specifications in the market. Leaked renders suggest that the P30 will feature a glass-sandwich design. The smartphone will reportedly have a waterdrop-style notch and have a high screen-to-body ratio. Renders also show the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the device, which is an appreciable add-on from the Huawei P20. Like its predecessor, the device may have a similar gradient pattern on the back. 
The Huawei P30 will supposedly run on the latest 7 nm HiSillicon Kirin 980 SoC, which features an octa-core processor and the Mali G76 GPU. Furthermore, a ‘pro’ version of the smartphone is also expected to be launched at the same event. The Huawei devices will reportedly have up to 8GB RAM and up to 256 GB of Internal storage.
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