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Google Researchers Discover Six Serious Security Flaws In The Apple iPhone

Apple released its routine iOS 12.4 update for iPhones and iPads earlier this month. The update, like most software updates by the company claims of patching newly found security flaws and bugs. Now, in the latest report, it has been revealed that most of these serious security flaws that were patched in the iOS 12.4 update were originally discovered by Google security researchers. Out of the total six bugs reported, five have been already fixed, with one unknown flaw still remaining unchecked.

About The Security Flaws

The aforementioned security flaws in the latest version of iOS were found by two members of Google’s Project Zero bug-hunting team. These two people are named Natalie Silvanovich and Samuel Groß, who alerted Apple immediately upon finding the flaws. While what vulnerabilities were discovered have not been revealed for obvious security purposes, they have been claimed to be interactionless. This means they can be exploited without any interaction from the user of the iPhone. The flaw has been found in the smartphone’s iMessage application.

Among the total six security flaws found by Google, at least four relied on the attacker/hacker sending malicious code to an iPhone. It is recommended that users of the Apple iPhone who still have not updated their device, do so at the earliest. The remaining security flaw that still hasn’t been patched, is expected to be fixed with the next update of the iOS software.

What Is Project Zero?

Also read: The Samsung Galaxy M20s Will Feature a Massive 5830 mAh Battery

Project Zero is a team of security analysts that are employed by Google. The team is aimed at finding zero-day vulnerabilities; that is bugs in software before they are found by anyone else for malicious use. These vulnerabilities, if left unchecked can be exploited by various criminal organisations, hackers and many intelligence agencies. Project Zero was announced by Google on the 15th of July 2014 and has been responsible for finding many serious security flaws with major software and devices.

July 31, 2019
LG Is Working On A Flexible Smartphone With Rollable Display

The year 2019 has seen many new innovations and trends popularised in the mainstream mobile industry. One of such innovative buzzwords surrounded flexible or foldable smartphones. Samsung with the Galaxy Fold was one of the first to reveal a functioning smartphone with a flexible display despite all its flaws. Now, LG is also reportedly jumping on the bandwagon to introduce its own flexible smartphone which may have a rollable display.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

LG has trademarked the name ‘LG Rolling’ with the South Korean Intellectual Property Office. Earlier this year, the South Korean company had also trademarked names such as ‘Roll Canvas’, ‘Rotolo’, ‘The Roll’, ‘E Roll’, ‘Dual Roll’, ‘Signature R’, ‘R Screen’, ‘R Canvas’, and ‘Bi Roll’ with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Hence, it is speculated that an LG smartphone with a flexible rollable display is currently under development.

Foldable LG Phone Concept

Notably, LG has already used rollable displays in the past. The technology is currently employed on its Signature OLED TV R. As the name suggests, it is an OLED TV that was showcased at CES 2019. The Signature TV features a 65 inch OLED display that can roll back into the base when not in use. Previously, LG had confirmed that they were planning to work on a rollable and foldable smartphone after various reports and rumours surfaced.

The freshly granted patent suggests that LG’s rollable handset is currently in-development stages whiles its name is still undecided.

LG Signature OLED TV R

Also Read: Sony Launches Master Series A9G Premium OLED TVs In India

Conclusively, LG may probably not end up calling the device ‘Rolling’ but use the moniker to represent its key feature. Furthermore, the inclusion of the Signature TV technology in smartphones is a great step in innovation for the mobile industry. Foldable smartphones have already been made and seen but a rolling device could be the next big trend for the arriving year. Unfortunately, concrete information is still lacking but more news is expected to arrive soon, so stay tuned.

July 31, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy M20s Will Feature a Massive 5830 mAh Battery
In the Q1 of 2019, Samsung unveiled the all new Galaxy M lineup of smartphones which are targeted towards ‘millenials’. At the time of debut, the company introduced two smartphones that include the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20. The former was targeted towards the entry level segment whereas the latter was targetted towards mid range segment.

Samsung Galaxy M20 (for reference)

Accrediting to value for money, both the smartphones have turned out to be one of the best selling devices in their segment. Clearly, the company would want to further continue the success it has attained with these handsets.

Falling in to the foot steps of the original devices, Samsung is reportedly developing successors or upgraded variants of the smartphones. While there are hardly any details about the successor to the Galaxy M10, a crucial piece of information about the Galaxy M20’s successor has been revealed.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

According to the a notable Dutch Blog, the Galaxy M20’s replacement device will be called the Galaxy M20s and it will pack a massive ‘5,830 mAh’ battery. In comparison to the original handset, this is considerable bump which packs a 5,000 mAh battery.

Noteworthy, the Asus Max Pro M1 from the year 2018 was one of the first smarpthones to incoporate a huge 5,000 mAh battery and that feature alone became its USP (Unique Selling Point). Therfore, we believe such a huge capacity battery can be a vital feature and can make the upcoming Galaxy M20s stand out of the crowd.

Besides, no other details like the specs or design of the smartphone are currently available. However, it is assumed that, like its predecessor, the Galaxy M20s will have a modern design with an edge-to-edge waterdrop notch display on the front.
Moreover, RAM and ROM capacities on the Galaxy M20s will be similar to its competitors like the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro. Therfore, it is likely to be offered in two storage variants which include the following:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Redmi K20 Pro In Summer Honey White Colour In China

To sum it up, the Galaxy M20s is expected to be a worthy smarpthone in the mid range segment. However, in order to gain more details about it, we will have to wait until Samsung publically addresses it.

What are your thoughts on the Galaxy M20s that is reported to have a 5,830 mAh battery? Let us know in the comments below.
July 31, 2019
Sony Launches Master Series A9G Premium OLED TVs In India

Further expanding its portfolio of premium LED TVs, Sony has launched the Master Series A9G 4K television in India which succeeds the A9F series from the year 2018. The company has currently launched two different sized TVs which have a screen size of 55 inch and 65 inch.

Features Of Sony Master Bravia A9G Lineup

The TVs in the Bravia Master A9G series run on Android 8.0 Oreo and have 16 GB of built-in storage. Right out of the box, they have multiple pre-installed video streaming services which include Netflix, Amazon Vidoe, Hotstar, Alt Balaji, Zee 5 and Sony Liv.

As the Bravia Master TVs run on Android OS, users also have the option to download a wide range of applications which are available on the Google Play store. Additionally, the TVs also support hands-free voice operation via the built Google assistant.

Furthermore, they are also compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit which can be used to directly stream content from iOS or macOS devices wirelessly.

In terms of design, both the 55 inch and 65 inch A9G TVs from Sony have an elegant design due to narrow bezels on all sides of the display.

The TVs are equipped with Acoustic Surface Audio+ that consists of 2.2 channel speakers along with two actuators and two subwoofers. Moreover, they support Dolby Atmos and DTS digital sound which provides for a clear and immersive audio experience.

The Sony Master Bravia A9G TVs are kitted with X1 Ultimate 4K HDR processors which Sony claims are best in industry. The processor supports Pixel Contrast Booster Technology which can individually control each pixel to offer the best possible live contrast ratio. They also have Bluetooth compatibility to pair wireless earphones to enjoy digital media without disturbances or interruptions.

Sony Master Bravia A9G TV Price

Also Read: MediaTek Announces G90 and G90T Chipsets For Mid Range Gaming Smartphones

The Sony Master Bravia A9G with the 55 inch display is priced at Rs 2,69,990 while the variant with the 65 inch display costs Rs 3,69,990. The TV sets will soon be available for purchase across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores and e-commerce portals in India.

Even though the price of the TVs seems quite steep, the quality that these Sony devices deliver is second to none. Therefore, the price of the feature-packed TV offerings from the company can be justified to a greater extent.

Interested readers can check company page by clicking here.

July 30, 2019

MediaTek Announces G90 and G90T Chipsets For Mid Range Gaming Smartphones

On the 29th of July, Taiwanese chip maker, MediaTek held a launch event in India where it unveiled two new SoCs. The newly launched chipsets include the Helio G90 and the Helio G90T, both of which are geared towards mid-range gaming smartphones.

As the name suggests, the G90T is beefed up variant of the standard G90. Nevertheless, both the Helio chipsets are manufactured using 12 nm fabrication and consist of an Octa-Core CPU. The specifications of the two Helio chipsets are listed below in a tabular format:

	Helio G90	Helio G90T
Fabrication Process	TSMC 12nm
CPU	2x Cortex-A76 @ 2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz	2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.05 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz
Memory	2X LPDDR4x Up to 2133MHz up to 8GB, eMMC 5.1 / UFS 2.1	2X LPDDR4x Up to 2133MHz up to 10GB, eMMC 5.1 / UFS 2.1
Camera	24MP+16MP, 48MP / Triple camera 3X ISP; AI Face Detection; HW depth engine; AINR; Single-Cam/Dual-Cam Bokeh; Hardware Warping Engine (EIS); Rolling Shutter Compensation (RSC) engine; MEMA 3DNR; Multi-Frame Noise reduction;	24MP+16MP, 64MP / Quad camera 3X ISP; AI Face Detection; HW depth engine; AINR; Single-Cam/Dual-Cam Bokeh; Hardware Warping Engine (EIS); Rolling Shutter Compensation (RSC) engine; MEMA 3DNR; Multi-Frame Noise reduction;
Display	2520 x 1080 (Full HD+) at 21:9 60Hz	2520 x 1080 (Full HD+) at 21:9 90Hz
Video Decode / Video Encode	2160p (2160 x 1080), h.264, h.265 / HEVC 4K 30fps, FHD 120fps, HD 240fps	2160p (2160 x 1080), h.264, h.265 / HEVC 4K 30fps, FHD 120fps, HD 240fps
Graphics	ARM Mali G76 3EEMC4 @ 720MHz	ARM Mali G76 3EEMC4 @ 800MHz
Modem	Cat-12 DL / Cat-13 UL, 4X4 MIMO, 3XCA, 256QAM, TAS 2.0, HPUE, IMS (VoLTE\ViLTE\WoWi-Fi), eMBMS, Dual 4G VoLTE (DSDS), Band 71
Connectivity	Integrated Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + Glonass + Beidou + Galileo, FM radio
Others	Intelligent Dual Mic Wake-up/ Single Wake-up word	Intelligent Dual Mic Wake-up/ Dual Wake-up word

[Note: The specs listed above are the highest that the chipsets are capable of supporting and not the specs of any particular smartphonee incorportating them.]
In addition, MediaTek also introduced HyperEngine technology which helps in boosting game performance on the smartphones. The key benefits of the technology are as follows:

Intelligent Network Prediction: The chipset is able to track any sort of degradation in the Wi-Fi signal. As soon as, it identifies such a scenario, the data connection is rapidly switched to LTE network. According to the company, Helio chipsets can switch networks in milliseconds that provides for a smooth gaming experience without any hiccups.
Dual Wi-Fi Connections: Smartphones incorporating the Helio G90 or Helio G90T chipset can simultaneously connect to two different Wi-Fi bands (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) or two entirely different routers to provide faster download speeds and low latency while playing games.
Call & Data Concurrency: As the name suggests, mobile data can continuously be used even while making or receiving a phone call. Therefore, if a user gets a phone call while playing an online game, the game will continue running interrupted without any difference in the server.
Intelligent Resource Management: With the help of AI, devices can smartly manage resources like CPU, GPU and battery to churn out maximum performance or battery backup depending on the needs of the user.

Noteworthy, following the unveiling of the chipsets, Xiaomi India CEO, Manu Kumar Jain stepped on the stage and affirmed that the company is already developing a smartphone that incorporates the chipset. Also, Xiaomi had previously announced that it will soon launch a smartphone with a 64 MP camera and looking at the MediaTek Helio G90T’s spec sheet, we believe it is the same handset that Xiaomi had previously referred to.

Even though not many details about the Xiaomi smartphone are currently available but it is assumed that the device will be priced in the Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 price bracket or maybe slightly higher.

Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Redmi K20 Pro In Summer Honey White Colour In China

We believe this could be the second-gen Poco i.e the highly anticipated Poco F2 or a handset in an entirely different lineup that could possibly be called Redmi G1 or Xiaomi G1.

All in all, nothing has been set in the stone as of now. In order to get, more details about smartphones incorporating the chipset, we will have to wait patiently until either MediaTek or smartphone OEMs provide concrete information.

July 30, 2019

Xiaomi Launches Redmi K20 Pro In Summer Honey White Colour In China
After much hype, Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi had launched the K20 Pro which is a flagship-grade smartphone. Despite having high-end features, the company has managed to put an aggressive price tag on the device. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone includes a pop-up selfie camera and a high screen-to-body ratio AMOLED display which features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

At the time of original launch, the Redmi K20 Pro was available in three colour options namely Glacier Blue, Flame Red and Carbon Black. However, the company has launched colour another variant of the smartphone in China, called the ‘Summer Honey’ has a simplistic yet elegant look. Besides the difference in the colour, the features and specification of this variant are the same as the previously launched variants.

In addition, the price of the newly launched colour variant of the Redmi K20 Pro is also the same which are as follows:
- 6 GB + 64 GB: N/A
- 6 GB + 128 GB: 2599 Yuan (around Rs 26,000)
- 8 GB + 128 GB: 2799 Yuan (around Rs 28,000)
- 8 GB + 256 GB: 2999 Yuan (around Rs 30,000)
Although no information about its India launch has been revealed yet, we assume it will soon be launched in the country and will carry the same price tag as the existing storage variants.

For reference, the specification of the Redmi K20 Pro are as follows:
- Display: 6.39 inch, Super AMOLED
- Front Camera: 20 MP, Motorised Popup
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 13 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh, upto 27W fast charging, (shipped with 18 W charger)
- Chipset: Snapdragon 855
- CPU: Octa-Core
- GPU: Adreno 640
- Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio jack, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, USB Type C port, NFC, GPS
- Security: In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock
Also Read: Oppo Treats The Flagship Reno Smartphone With 5G Connectivity

What do you think of the new launched Summer Honey colour variant of the Redmi K20 Pro? Let us know in the comments below.

Readers who to check the official listing can do so by clicking here.
July 30, 2019
Oppo Treats The Flagship Reno Smartphone With 5G Connectivity

Earlier this year, Oppo launched the Reno smartphone lineup that consists of the ‘standard variant’ and the ’10x zoom variant’. The distinctive feature of both the handsets is a ‘shark fin’ style selfie camera which is operated via an electronic mechanism. In addition, both devices have an edge-to-edge display and sturdy construction.

According to a fresh report, the company has also developed a 5G variant of the smartphone which will first make its way to the Netherlands. The device will be commercially available in the year 2020 and will be offered in partnership T-Mobile telecom provider which will be the first 5G provider in the country.

Oppo Reno Features

Besides, the addition of a Qualcomm X50 5G modem, the upcoming Oppo Reno 5G is reported to have the same design and features as the previously launched ’10x zoom variant’. For reference, following are the features of the smartphone

The front of the Oppo Reno is dominated by a 6.6 inch AMOLED display that is surrounded by negligible bezels on all sides. The device does not feature any obstruction causing notch to house the selfie camera, instead, it has a shark fin style camera that has a resolution of 16 MP.

Under the hood, the Oppo Reno features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which features an Octa-Core chipset along with the Adreno 640 GPU. The smartphone also sports a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 48 MP, 8 MP and a 13 MP sensor that supports 10x lossless zoom.

The Oppo Reno is powered by a 4065 mAh battery which also supports fast charging. For securely logging into the UI, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor along with the support for the conventional screen lock.

Also Read: Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphones To Feature An In Display Camera

To sum it up, Oppo has geared itself with worthy smartphones to take on the 5G wave. Although details about its availability in India are currently unavailable, we believe it will also be launched in the country. Taking the fact into consideration, the X50 modem will be compatible with 5G networks whenever an Indian telecom provider starts offering the service.

July 30, 2019
Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphones To Feature An In Display Camera

Xiaomi is a renowned brand in the smartphone industry. The company is known to offer multiple devices at every range from entry-level to premium grade flagships. The Chinese OEM has managed to incorporate the latest trends relatively quick with devices such as the Redmi K20 series with its popup camera. Now, Xiaomi is reportedly planning on releasing smartphones with an in-display punch hole selfie camera.

Xiaomi has jumped on many of the trending bandwagons of the year like using in display fingerprint scanner and full body display. However, no punch hole selfie camera has yet been seen from the company. Back in February, Xiaomi was reported to have filed patents for a smartphone with a punch hole camera in different variations. The fresh report now also offers three different form factor of the upcoming Xiaomi device. According to the source, the smartphone is currently patented with 3 different models, namely A, B and C for now.

Model A features a wide punch hole display which houses all of the fundamental front sensors and selfie camera on the top left of the display. On the other hand, Model B features a similar anymore noticeable setup at the top centre. Model C is rather unique with a rather unfamiliar selfie camera and sensor setup spreading from the top centre to the flanking sides. Notably, each variation has a dual camera sensors while Model A’s punch hole recess is slightly higher than the other two. Furthermore, it is also unknown which sensors is housed but the patents mention ‘structured light’ so 3D face sensors might be planned.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Also Read: Lenovo To Soon Launch A Smartphone With a Slider Front Camera

Punch hole display is one of the solutions to offer a lesser intrusive full front display viewing experience. The camera setup style is popular amongst Samsung’s Galaxy lineup which was one of the first to introduce the feature. Unfortunately, apart from the design, finer details such as specification for the smartphone are still unknown. It is expected that more information will be available in the arriving weeks.

July 30, 2019
Vivo Is Developing Multiple Smartphones With Dual Displays

In the past, Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo had launched a couple of innovative smartphones which include the Vivo NEX and Vivo NEX dual-screen variant. The key highlighting feature of both the smartphones is exceptionally high screen-to-body ratio. However, as the name suggests, the NEX dual-screen variant takes the idea a step further by accommodating dual displays.

According to freshly granted patents, Vivo is developing a couple more smartphones that feature two displays. Out of which, one is placed on the front while a smaller secondary display is present on the rear. The two handsets have a similar design with the key difference being disparate camera arrangement.

Like the original Vivo NEX dual display, both the Model A and Model B in the patens have a large screen edge-to-edge display on the front. The earpiece for receiving phone calls is embedded in the thin bezel right above the display.

In terms of ports and button, the bottom of both the Vivo handsets is occupied by a USB port which is flanked by the loudspeaker and microphone grille. Moving to the sides, the left side of the devices is occupied by a power button and volume controller. Likewise, the right side also houses another set of volume rockers which can be used depending upon whether the front or the rear display is in use.

As previously mentioned the rear of both the Model A and Model B of the Vivo smartphone house a secondary display. But the Model A features a comparatively larger ring light which is accompanied by the camera sensor and a secondary hidden flash. On the other hand, the Model B has a capsule-shaped ring light which surrounds the camera sensor.

Besides, both the Vivo smartphones can also utilise the rear display as a screen light as seen on applications like Snapchat. All in all, these Vivo handsets are just slightly modified variants of the original dual-display smartphone. Therefore, we believe they have a high probability of turning into real-life devices which will be commercially available.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Leaked In Green And Pink Colour

Unfortunately, the specs of smartphones are currently unavailable. Though they will be revealed with the official launch which is assumed to happen soon.

What are your thoughts on smartphones with dual displays? Do you think they offer any additional advantage over a conventional smartphone? Let us know in the comments below.

July 30, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Specifications Leaked Before Launch

It was revealed a while ago that Korean electronics giant Samsung is working on the next generation of its flagship tablet. Earlier speculated to be called the Galaxy Tab S5, it was later revealed to be branded as the Galaxy Tab S6. The device will be a successor to the Galaxy Tab S4 from last year and is expected to feature notable improvements over its predecessor. While images and a few details of the tablet were leaked previously, a popular gadget tipster on Twitter has now revealed more information about the device; including key specifications and features.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

According to the tipster on Twitter, the upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 from Samsung will measure 244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7mm and weigh 420g. The images shared reveal it will have a similar design to its predecessor with a metal design. While the screen size is not known, it has been revealed to have an AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 px. The tablet will have a dual rear camera setup, something that is unique in the category. In terms of optics, there may be an f/2.0 aperture equipped 13MP primary sensor, coupled with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP wide-angle sensor. For selfies, the device will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera on the top of the display.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 will be kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The device is rumoured to be powered by a 7040mAh battery with support for fast charging. Along with the tablet, a dedicated S-Pen stylus is also expected to be bundled in the retail box. This accessory will have a dedicated space on the back of the tablet, where it will be attached magnetically.

Also read: Google Confirms The Pixel 4 Will Support Face Unlock And Motion Gestures

The tipster has also revealed some of the features that the upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 will sport. One of them is facial recognition, which is expected to be a secure way of logging in to the device using facial detection. Another feature expected in the tablet is called Air Mouse. This may turn the S Pen into a standard mouse. While the feature sounds useful, the tipster claims it consumes a lot of battery. Unfortunately, more details about the tablet are not known yet. But the Galaxy Tab S6 is expected to be unveiled on the August 7 Galaxy Unpacked event, we may not have to wait to find out more.

July 30, 2019
Lenovo To Soon Launch A Smartphone With a Slider Front Camera

In 2019, the smartphone industry saw many new design trends rise in popularity. The buzzwords were terms like popup camera (generally on the front), all-screen display, and an in-display fingerprint scanner to name a few. OEMs have been creating around these aspects and have released many unique smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy A80 which incorporates all of the aforementioned features. Now, Lenovo may soon introduce another handset with a slider mechanism similar to the Z5 Pro.

According to a fresh report, a patent has been spotted on CNIPA (Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration) for a new smartphone with a sliding mechanism. The upcoming Lenovo handset will feature a new slider mechanism and is expected to arrive within a year. The component that slides behind the main display houses all the necessary sensors that the front of any smartphone offers alongside the selfie camera. The patent Lenovo was granted pertains two devices. It means that the sliding model will be offered in two variants.

The lower iteration of the sliding Lenovo smartphone only has a single selfie camera and a round dual camera module at the rear. Since the front sensors hide behind the main display when not in use, the device will offer a full front panel display. The higher variant is similar in appearance but features more cameras. Unlike the former, the latter is equipped with a dual selfie camera and a triple camera setup at the rear. The round camera module seems to be heavily influenced or borrow from Motorola’s design formula.

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Leaked In Green And Pink Colour

Unfortunately, finer details regarding the smartphone such as the price and specifications are currently a mystery. Furthermore, Lenovo generally targets the Chinese market for its extravagant devices so we may not see a global release. The slider smartphone can possibly also be a successor to Lenovo’s Z5 Pro and Z5 Pro GT that also featured a manual slider functionality. More information is expected to arrive soon, stay tuned for more updates.

July 30, 2019
Google Confirms The Pixel 4 Will Support Face Unlock And Motion Gestures

It has been revealed that Google is working on the next generation of its flagship smartphones. Revealed to be the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, the devices will be the successors to last year’s Pixel 3 series. In an unprecedented move, the company showed off the handset’s design months prior to its launch. This made most of the leaks surrounding the Pixel 4 useless and gave Google the upper hand in building the hype around the smartphone. In what can be called another unique step, the company has revealed a few key features of the Pixel 4 in a new blog post.

Pixel 4

Look internet, no hands. #Pixel4 Learn more https://t.co/PYY0AFcnyI pic.twitter.com/f9v51VbXWd
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) July 29, 2019

In the blog post shared by Google, it has been revealed that its upcoming flagship smartphone Pixel 4 will support face unlock. The device is not expected to feature any form of fingerprint sensors, so facial authentication may be the only way to access the handset. The new feature is speculated to be as secure as FaceID found on newer Apple iPhones like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. It will also be used for payment authentication inside the Play Store and supported apps.

The teaser by Google also showcases a different type of technology on Pixel 4. According to the video, the upcoming smartphone will support motion sensing via a barrage of sensors present on the forehead bezel above the display. This feature will be called Motion Sense and will use the Soli technology the company showcased a while ago. It will allow users to skip songs, snooze alarms and silence phone calls by waving their hands, according to Google. The feature is claimed to get better over time. At launch, Motion Sense will only be available in a select few countries, names of which are not known yet.

Also read: Xiaomi Is The Number One Smartphone Seller In India For Q2 Of 2019

Unfortunately, more details about the Google Pixel 4 like its price and rest of the specifications are not known yet. However, it is expected that the smartphone, like its predecessors will launch in the month of October. So we do not have to wait too long to find out what the next generation of the device by Google will bring to the table.

July 30, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Leaked In Green And Pink Colour

Samsung will soon launch the tenth iteration of its Note smartphones which will carry the Galaxy Note 10 branding. Detailed information including the features, specs and design of the Note 10 and Note 10+ have already been revealed.

Additionally, a fresh leak claims that Samsung will introduce two new colour options with the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 smartphones which we feel look very attractive. The said colours include Pink and Gradient Green with a hint of blue. Though the official names of the colours variants are yet to be revealed.

In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 accommodates a large screen display on the front which is surrounded with minimal bezels on all side. Besides, the display also features an in-display fingerprint sensor and a punch hole that houses the front-facing selfie camera.

The rear of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 harbours the company branding and a triple camera module which is arranged in a vertically manner. Talking about the sides, the left side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button while the right side is free from any button or ports.

Also new with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Samsung has done away with the dedicated Bixby button, which is now built into the power button which can be toggled with double-tap. Staple to Note series of smartphones, the Note 10 also packs an S-Pen which also gets new features. The updated S-Pen will reportedly support ‘air gestures’ which will allow controlling the handset without actually touching the display. In addition, while in typing mode, the smartphone will mimic the sound of a marker pen for providing a life-like experience.

Readers who want to check the detailed specifications of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ can do so by clicking here.

Also Read: The Entire 2020 Apple iPhone Lineup Will Support 5G

Conclusively, to attain official features, specs and price of the Galaxy Note 10 we will not have to wait for long as its launch is set to happen on the 7th of August at an event in New York.

What do you think of the new colour options of the Galaxy Note 10? Let us know in the comments section below.

July 30, 2019
The Entire 2020 Apple iPhone Lineup Will Support 5G

5G networking is one of the popular buzzwords that rose in the year 2019. The latest bandwidth is credited to be faster than its previous generation, namely 4G, and has already been introduced in certain markets. Unfortunately, a lot of issues are still plaguing the advancements with slow adoption and spotty coverage overall. Since 2019 saw the mainstream introduction, 2020 may see a complete integration of the newer networking bandwidth. Now, according to a renowned analyst, Apple is reportedly also jumping on the 5G bandwagon with its 2020 iPhone.

iPhone XR

Despite being a year away from release, the 2020 iPhone is already garnering hype and gaining traction. It is caused by news surfacing that report of the upcoming Apple lineup sporting exciting new features. Additionally, the 2019 iPhones will arrive in September and are unlikely to have 5G networking capabilities. Apple’s direct competitors, the Android OEMs have already shifted to the latest bandwidth generation in certain flagships and entry-level 5G devices are expected to arrive in early 2020.

Samsung S10 5G

Previously, we covered news regarding 2020 iPhones featuring 5G, however, it was speculated that only the expensive versions would make the cut. Now, reports suggest that the entire 2020 lineup of Apple smartphones will be supported. The move might be caused by the ever-increasing competition with its Android competitors; especially Chinese manufacturers that price their handsets aggressively.

Also Read: Xiaomi Is The Number One Smartphone Seller In India For Q2 Of 2019

Furthermore, Apple is planning to include sub-6GHz and mmWave on all 2020 iPhone models. mmWave band refers to the ultra-high frequency which 5G uses for its extremely quick speeds with low latency. A few OEMs have only introduced sub-6GHz in smartphones for borderline 5G capabilities and at a lower price. Apple to save additional cost will employ both wavebands for overall clarity and efficiency during development. Conclusively, the reports are still rather unconfirmed but are promising nonetheless, stay tuned for more updates.

July 29, 2019
Xiaomi Is The Number One Smartphone Seller In India For Q2 Of 2019

India being one of the most populated country in world, also has a massive smartphone user base. The research firm, Canalys has shared an India bound sales report that exhibits the sales performance of different smartphone OEMs in the country.

According to a report published by Canalys, Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi has once again come out on top as the most selling smartphone maker in India for the Q2 of 2019 (April to June). Noteworthy, the position has been held by Xiaomi since 2017 after it surpassed Samsung that held the postition for an extended period of time.

In terms of sales figures, Xiaomi sold 10.3 million (1.03 crore) smartphones in the Q2 of 2019 which is 4 percent higher in contrast to its yesteryear’s comparable quarter.

On the other hand, the Korean giant, Samsung secured the number two position as it sold 7.3 million smartphones in the same time period. However, in comparison to Q2 of 2018, overall shipments have slumed by 27 percent which is sharp downfall.

The third postion in list is held by Vivo which surprisingly has registered extraordinary growth due to its strong offline penetration. The company sold 5.8 million smartphones in Q2 of 2019 which is 63 percent higher in comparison to previous years corresponding quarter, in which, it sold 3.6 million units.

Vivo’s sister company’s Oppo and Realme also showed notable growth which hold the number fifth and sixth spot in the list. Oppo saw a growth of 25 percent YoY for Q2, while the newly incorporated, Realme saw exceptional growth of 303 percent YoY.

Last but not the least, other brands collectively that include Apple, Micromax and many more saw a sales dip of 42 percent in comparison to the year 2018.

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Overall, the Indian smartphone industry saw a negative sales growth of 0.1 million smartphones in comparison to Q2 of 2019 and Q2 of 2018. Nevertheless, the all inclusive sales are 33 million or 3.3 crore which is an enormous figure.

July 29, 2019