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Scientists Develop Brighter, More Energy Efficient OLED Display For Smartphones

In this day and age of bezel-less smartphones, the most popular types of displays used in the devices are OLEDs or Organic Light Emitting Diodes. The type of displays use individual pixels that produce light and as a result, give out unmatched brightness and deep blacks. They are usually seen in flagship smartphones like the iPhone XS/XS Max, Samsung Galaxy S10 series and the OnePlus 7/7 Pro. Now, the latest reports reveal that scientists have developed an OLED display that produces brighter images and is more energy efficient.

About the development

Samsung Galaxy S10+

The scientists at the Departments of Physics and Chemistry; at the Imperial College London have developed a new type of OLED display that offers a brighter output and increases battery efficiency. The results have been achieved by controlling the basic chemistry used by OLED materials. It is revealed that OLEDs that can produce a special type of polarised light can be manufactured. This new type of display can bypass the anti-glare filter that is in most smartphones today. It leads to an OLED display that has better battery life and a lower carbon footprint.

iPhone X

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Owners Accuse Company Of Misleading IP Rating

As mentioned above, many of the modern smartphones use OLED displays. To ensure that the images produced by it are visible in sunlight, the displays are often covered with an anti-glare filter. Unfortunately, due to the dense nature of the filter, around half of the light generated by each OLED pixel is trapped within the display. This results in half of the original energy efficiency of the technology. Until now, most smartphone OEMs sacrificed the energy efficiency factor of OLED displays to increase readability outdoors. The aforementioned development could mean that devices in the future will solve the problem and offer an OLED display that is brighter and more energy efficient.

July 5, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Owners Accuse Company Of Misleading IP Rating

Anyone who owns a TV will have inadvertently seen a Samsung ad for its Galaxy smartphones. The South Korean company is one of the largest mobile OEM in the world and has the capital to heavily invest in marketing their various products. Problem thereon lies with companies being capable of illustrating their devices with an over-the-top or exaggerated fashion.

Samsung is currently being charged for such a fraud on misleading advertisement by the Australian Government.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has alleged that Samsung is misleading its customers over the nature of its various water resistant smartphones. The ACCC claims that the company has portrayed its handsets in or near unsuitable environments such as swimming pools and oceans since 2016. Furthermore, Samsung reportedly did not have any grounds to illustrate it in an aforementioned manner.

Samsung sells a good portion of its smartphone lineups with IP68 water resistance; this means that it can last in 1.5meters deep water for 30 minutes. However, the ACCC pointed out, that this does not cover all types of water. The tech giant has claimed themselves that the Galaxy S10 isn’t suitable for beach use. Samsung is allegedly attracting customers with false ads that are not suitable for real-world practices. The corrosive nature of water with a high amount of salt is not taken into account in such ads. It can potentially harm the water-resistant devices and cause loses to unaware users.

Galaxy S10

Also Read: Huawei Working On A Smartphone With Camera Under Display

Samsung is reportedly going to take a stand and stick to its marketing strategies. The company will fight the case against the Government agency’s allegations. It goes to show how large OEMs with massive amounts of capital can potentially opt for unfair business practices at the potential cost of its customers. These practices can go on to harm lower business rivals and other companies. Companies like these do not have such a large sum of monetary funding.

July 5, 2019
Huawei Working On A Smartphone With Camera Under Display

A few weeks ago, Chinese smartphone OEMs Xiaomi and Oppo showcased their first devices with a camera under the display. The latter then went ahead and revealed the technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai last month. Now, another manufacturer Huawei has filed a patent which reveals it is also working on a handset with the front-facing camera placed under the display.

About the patent

Huawei has filed the patent for a smartphone with the camera under the display in the German Patent and Trademark Office. While the implementation of such technology has been showcased before; from the likes of Xiaomi and Oppo, the images in the patent reveal Huawei is trying to take a different approach. While the former two had a centred front-facing camera under the display, the latter places it on the top left. Furthermore, the display over the camera will keep providing necessary functionality within the User Interface (UI); and display information like notification and camera modes. The rest of the software of the smartphone seems like the EMUI skin Huawei uses in its devices.

Also read: Honor 9X With Pop Up Camera and Kirin 810 Leaked

The images from the patent filed by Huawei also insinuate that it may place other necessary sensors; like the light and proximity sensors on top of the display. While the idea of the camera cutout behaving like a mini second display seems innovative, it is unclear what purpose it will serve other than being a visual accessory. Unfortunately, more details like the specs and features of the Huawei smartphone are also unknown at the moment. However, as other manufacturers have promised a device with the camera under the display within a year, we may not have to wait for too long to see the technology in action.

July 5, 2019
PUBG Lite PC Released In India
PlayerUnknown’s Battleground or PUBG is a popular game that brought the battle royale genre to mainstream media. Unfortunately, many players were barred by the cost of entry of a AAA title which also required a capable PC to run it on. Hence, PUBG Corp has now introduced PUBG Lite, a toned down free to play version of the game for PC.

Prior to PUBG, games such as H1Z1 and ARMA had been in successful in the same genre without widespread media acclaim. The game took the gaming community by storm and had soon become one of the highest played game in the world, especially Steam. Many loyal fans have waited for months since the initial announcement to try out PUBG Lite in India. However, the game was only initially launched in Thailand, soon followed by Brazil, Turkey and Bangladesh, as an open beta.

Steps To Download

The company has announced the inclusion of India in the open beta through its official Facebook page with a 4th July date of release. For those interested follow the steps below to download PUBG Lite:
- Users need to visit the official site of PUBG Lite.
- Download the game launcher from the website.
- Install PUBG Lite launcher and start it. Clicking on the install option will give users access to the beta version of the game.
Minimum PC Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i3 2.4GHz processor
- Memory: 4GB of RAM
- HDD: 4GB of storage
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- OS: Windows 7, 8 and 10 64 Bit
Also read: Apple Is Ditching The Controversial Butterfly Keyboard On MacBook

PUBG Lite was made following the massively successful formula of the free to play mobile port of the PC game named PUBG Mobile. The game holds great potential for the company if it achieves success similar to the aforementioned mobile title. Users that had registered for the game early on will receive extra goodies in the form of in-game cosmetics. These include Tiger-finish M416 skin, and a Cheetah pattern parachute skin. Stay tuned for more updates and hands-on with the game.
July 4, 2019
Honor 9X With Pop Up Camera and Kirin 810 Leaked

In the Q3 of 2018, Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor launched the 8X which is a mid-range smartphone. According to a Twitter user, the company will soon launch its successor which will carry the Honor 9X moniker and will be a significantly improved handset.

Honor 9X Design and Features

According to image and specs shared by the tipster, the front of the Honor 9x has an edge to edge display with minimal bezels and an under display fingerprint sensor. The display on the upcoming device will range between 6.5 and 6.7 inch which is yet to be confirmed. Similar to high-end devices like the OnePlus 7 Pro and Redmi K20 lineup, it also features a pop-up mechanism on top which houses the 32 MP selfie camera.

The rear of the smartphone seems to be made out of glass that is occupied by the company branding and a dual camera setup which is aligned in a vertical manner. Out of the two camera sensors present on the rear, the main camera is the 48 MP Sony IMX86 sensor.

The Honor 9X will be kitted with the Kirin 810 SoC which was first seen on the Honor Nova 5. The chipset is manufactured using 7 nm process and it consists of an Octa-CoreCPU along with Mali G52 GPU. Noteworthy, the chipset is based on Darwin architecture which is designed in house by Huawei. The Honor 9X will be powered by a 3,750 mAh battery which is likely to support some sort of fast charging.

Also Read: Apple Is Ditching The Controversial Butterfly Keyboard On MacBook

The leaked poster has revealed that the Honor 9X will be launched on the 23rd of July which is nearing fast. Therefore, we won’t have to wait for long to get the confirmed features and price of the device.

All in all, the Honor 9X seems like an assuring smartphone, and if the company is able to aggressively price it, like its predecessor, it will turn out to be a worthy contender in the mid-range segment.

July 4, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView Confirmed To Launch In India

Nokia 9 PureView was first announced back in February 2019. It is notable that the device was the first handset to feature a penta camera setup. Nokia had previously hinted on multiple occasions that the flagship would see an Indian launch after its initial release. The device was speculated to release in the month of April, but numerous delays had pushed the date well beyond it. Nokia’s Indian Twitter handle has shared a short video that hints at an imminent launch of the company’s top end smartphone.

Explore much more than meets the eye with the power of 5. Ultimate focal length control on the Nokia 9 PureView. Coming soon. #ExploreEveryDetail pic.twitter.com/l9RUWaGpH1
— HMD India (@HMDdevicesIN) July 4, 2019

Specification

The Nokia 9 PureView sports a 5.99 inch POLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 px. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio and pixel density of 538 ppi. It has minimal bezels on the sides with a significant forehead and chin bezel. The device has an in display fingerprint scanner for biometric security. The Nokia smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified which implies it will receive software updates for at least two years.

The Nokia 9 PureView runs on the dated but reliable 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC of 2018. The chipset has an octa core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. The key defining aspect of the device is its photographic capabilities. The rear camera setup consists of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors. The device has a 20MP front facing camera on the front. It is powered by a 3320mAh battery with support for wireless charging.

Also Read: Lenovo Z6 With Snapdragon 730 Launched

Price & Availability

The Nokia 9 PureView has yet to receive a concrete launch date as the tweet only announced its arrival without a date. The company has yet to give out details regarding the official pricing of the device. Nokia sold the device for US $ 699 (approx Rs.48,112) so it can be assumed that the handset could priced at or under INR 50,000. The company was one of the global leaders before the advent of smartphones. Its latest flagship will be a great entry to the industry

July 4, 2019
Apple Is Ditching The Controversial Butterfly Keyboard On MacBook

Apple made a bold change to its laptops fundamental aspects back in the year 2015. The year saw the company make a subtle change in functional designs that had massive implications. A new keyboard design was introduced in Apple’s lineup of MacBooks that skipped the traditional key mechanism for a new proprietary design, that has since been dubbed butterfly mechanism. Unfortunately for the tech giant, the new design received heavy criticism due to its various vulnerabilities and faults.

The American company is now reportedly bidding farewell to its Butterfly design keys in favour of a new alternative.

Apple had tweaked the keyboards of MacBooks over the years to overcome its tendency of early degradation and malfunction. The Butterfly keyboard was infamous for its vulnerable mechanism that was prone to failure due to dust particles and heat. Reliability had become a big issue with the new design. Every laptop introduced since 2015 was vulnerable to the failure. Apple had initially claimed that only a handful of laptops suffered, but soon realized the problem and introduced extended repair programs.

According to a report, future MacBooks will be equipped with scissor-switch design on keys that are reinforced with glass fiber. Surprisingly, Apple’s decision for switching keyboards is not due to its reliability issues but rather the cost-effectiveness of the designs. The company has stated that the butterfly design is too expensive for the company due to its low yields. It is being replaced by a new scissor design which is supposedly cheaper than the butterfly design but not as cheap as traditional keys.

Also Read: WhatsApp, Instagram And Facebook Face Major Outage

According to reports, the upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro that is said to release in September will not arrive with the new key designs; nor will the 13-inch MacBook Pro incorporate the new design feature. The new keyboard is expected to make its debut in 2020, with future MacBook Pros. Loyal fans of Apple will definitely look forward to the change. Apple is bringing a welcomed change alongside its repair programs which is a healthy move towards relations with its community.

July 4, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi 7A Launched In India
In the Q2 of 2019, Xioami launched the budget oriented Redmi 7A smartphone in China. Two months after its Chinese debut, the handset has been announced for the Indian market. The newly launched smartphone competes against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy M10 and the Nokia 2.2 which are one of the best selling devices in this segment.

Redmi 7A

The Redmi 7A is a slightly toned down variant of the Redmi 7 which was launched in the month of March. It is an entry-level handset from Xiaomi and will succeed the Redmi 6A from 2018. The predecessor was well received in India and the latest iteration seeks to capture the same glory. It features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440 x 720px with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The left and right bezels around the display are quite thin while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively chunkier.

Under the hood, the Redmi 7A runs on the 12nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC. It is an octa-core CPU with Adreno 505 GPU. The latest budget device features a 12MP Sony IMX486 camera sensor on the rear which has a large pixel size of 1.25 ultra micron. The selfie shooter is a modest 5MP sensor presented on the top of the display. The handset will be available in the following configurations.
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
- 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
Xiaomi Redmi 7A is powered by a large 4,000mAh battery that is charged via a 10W charger. Furthermore, the device has a 2+1 card slot, meaning it can simultaneously support two SIMs alongside a microSD card for expandable storage up to 256GB. The smartphone runs on the MIUI 10 which is based on Android 9 Pie.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 30 Leaked With The Highest DxOMark Rating

Pricing & Availability

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is offered in two configurations with different prices and in 3 different colours, namely Matte Black, Matte Blue and Matte Gold. The first variant with 2GB+16GB will be sold for INR 5,999 while the later version with 2GB+32GB will be available for INR 6,199. The Chinese manufacturer has also announced an offer that lasts till the end of July where all Redmi 7A purchased will cost INR 200 lower than the actual price. Sale of the device will start from 11th July 2019 and will initially be available on Flipkart, Mi official website and later every affiliated offline store. To sum it up, the latest budget device will be a worthy contender in its price bracket in India.
July 4, 2019
WhatsApp, Instagram And Facebook Face Major Outage

The trio of social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have suffered from a massive outage that affected its users. These platforms have a combined user base that easily crosses over a billion. The latest outage marks the third major issue that has yet been faced by Facebook Inc. which owns the other two platforms.

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp had started experiencing outages and issues in its service about 12 hours ago. The services are reportedly struggling across the globe, with the problem being severe in the East Coast and in Europe. Many WhatsApp users were either unable to send photos, videos and voice messages or were unable to receive them. However, text messages were unaffected and went through. Hashtags such as Instagram down have already trended on Twitter.

Instagram had issues regarding its stories and its cycle of post refreshes and preview. Users were either unable to open stories of their followers or see recent posts on their feeds. The problem made it seem like a loss of internet connectivity even if that was not the case. It is still unclear as to what seems to be causing these massive outages. The leading explanation points at a change in the server configuration. Facebook had experienced a massive outage in March, while Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp experienced another in the following month.

We’re back! The issue has been resolved and we should be back at 100% for everyone. We're sorry for any inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/yKKtHfCYMA
— Instagram (@instagram) July 3, 2019

Facebook has since acknowledged the latest issue plaguing its services. The company has stated that it is currently working to resolve the issues being faced by its large number of users on Instagram and WhatsApp. The services now appear to be almost completely restored for Facebook and WhatsApp, declared via a post shared on Twitter.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 30 Leaked With The Highest DxOMark Rating

The respective companies’ are hoping to keep the issue contained and never have to repeat it again. An apology was also issued alongside the announcement of it being fixed. Social media platforms are now an integral part of a modern individual’s life. Outages on social media platform such as Facebook showcase just how strongly it can impact the daily routine of a person.

July 4, 2019
Lenovo Z6 With Snapdragon 730 Launched
Earlier this year, Lenovo launched the high-end Z6 Pro flagship smartphone which is packed with top tier specifications. In order to provide a similar experience to the mid-range segment, the Lenovo has launched the Z6 which is a watered-down variant of the flagship handset. Nevertheless, the device is loaded with features and is offered at a lucrative price.

Lenovo Z6 Quick Specs
- Display: 6.39 inch OLED, 2340 x 1080 px
- Battery: 4,000 mAh, 15W fast
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Rear Camera: 24 MP, 8 MP, 5 MP
- Connectivity Options: Bluetooth 5, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, USB Type C, 4G VoLTE
- Storage: 6 GB + 64 GB, expandable upto 512 GB
- Security: Under Display Fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock, Pattern Lock
Lenovo Z6 Design and Features

The Lenovo Z6 has an appealing design with a narrow bezel display on the front and a glossy back with a gradient colour. On the front of the device sits a 6.39 inch OLED display that has an impressive screen to body ratio 93.1 per cent. Noteworthy, the display on the device is even capable of playing HDR10 content which is usually observed on flagship devices like the Galaxy S10.

Besides, the display also features an under display fingerprint sensor and a water drop notch up top which houses the 16 MP selfie camera. The rear panel of the Lenovo Z6 is occupied by the company branding and triple camera setup which is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 24 MP sensor, an 8 MP sensor and a 5 MP sensor along with an LED flash.

The Lenovo Z6 is kitted Snapdragon 730 SoC which is also found on devices like the Redmi K20 aka Mi 9T. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. The handset is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports 15 W fast charging. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with ZUI.

Connectivity options on the Lenovo Z6 include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS, 4G VoLTE and a bottom mounted USB Type C port. Another notable feature of the device is the presence of a ThinkPad Roll Cage. Readers who do not know, ThinkPad is a lineup of business grade laptops manufactured by Lenovo which are recognised for their durability and longevity.

In terms of storage, the device is currently offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 64 GB: CNY 1,899 (around Rs 19,000)
Besides the aforementioned storage variant, the Lenovo Z6 is expected to be launched in high storage capacities as well which may be revealed later.

Also Read: Samsung Re-Engineers The Galaxy Fold, May Launch With Galaxy Note 10

To sum it up, the Lenovo Z6 seems like a capable device which has been priced aggressively. The device is currently limited to China only, but the company may launch it in India as well in the coming future. And if this turns out true, the device will undoubtedly give the upcoming K20 a run for its money which is expected to launch on 17th of July in the country.
July 4, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Leaked With The Highest DxOMark Rating

Huawei is gearing up for the launch of its flagship smartphones after facing numerous complications because of the US Government. The entire ordeal had hampered the company but its operations have finally returned to normal to some extent. The Chinese company had unveiled its flagship Mate 20 series line up about a year ago. Hence, Huawei’s latest Mate 30 series should be right around the corner as another render of the device has leaked online.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The upcoming top-end smartphone has been previously seen carrying an entirely different design altogether. One had showcased a rectangular camera module at the back, similar to its predecessor, while another showcased a circular camera setup. According to the new leak, it can be seen that the circular rear camera design is being taken forward. The Huawei Mate 30 renders portray a standard modern handset design that features a unique circular quad camera module at the back.

It is unclear which camera sensors Huawei Mate 30 will employ; however, it can be gathered that a 5x optical zoom capable lens will be provided alongside the primary shooter. The renders also show a partnership with Leica for the design and production of the camera lenses. It is labelled as Leica Vario-Summilux-H 1:1.6-3.4/16-125mm ASPH. Notably, the leak has suggested that the upcoming smartphone has the highest DxOMark rating of 115. DxOMark is a company that have historically rated DSLRs and professional grade camera and has started to review smartphones as well. Top brands compete for the best scores with Huawei currently in the lead with the P30 Pro.

Also Read: Samsung Re-Engineers The Galaxy Fold, May Launch With Galaxy Note 10

Unfortunately, no official statement from the company has been issued. It means that either Huawei’s Mate 30 render could be a prototype design or concept like the previous leaks. Internal specifications and hardware are also unknown but will most likely sport top-notch specs with a great camera similar to its predecessor. More information will probably be available in the arriving weeks and updates will follow soon.

July 4, 2019
Samsung Re-Engineers The Galaxy Fold, May Launch With Galaxy Note 10
Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event that took place in the month of February. However, due to the display issues faced by early users of the smartphone, Samsung had to push back its launch date. Unfortunately, Samsung could not ship out the devices even at the revised date.

Amidst all the embarrassment that Galaxy Fold has brought to Samsung’s brand image, a latest piece of information suggests, that the company has finally fixed the device which is expected to launch soon.

According to a Bloomberg report, with the latest iteration, Samsung has stretched the protective film that covers the Galaxy Fold’s display and tucked it under the outer bezels. Therefore, it is impossible for a user to peel it, unlike prior which was observed with early units shipped to reviewers. In addition, Samsung has also re-engineered the hinge of the Galaxy Fold which now sits flush with the display. Hence, the second issue that was reported in the form of a visible crease has also been fixed.

Besides, the report states that Samsung is likely to start shipping the major components of the Galaxy Fold (including battery and display) to an assembly plant in Vietnam where it will be put together.

Except for the updated display and consolidating hinge, the updated Galaxy Fold is assumed to retain features as the original device which are as follows:

The Galaxy Fold has an unconventional design which as the name suggests can fold into half. It features two displays out of which one is present on the outside and one on the inside. The company refers the 7.3 inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable panel as ‘Infinity Flex’ which has a resolution of 2152 x 1536 px. On the other hand, the main display measures 4.6-inch diagonally and has an HD+ resolution.

The Galaxy Fold is kitted with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is made using a 7nm fabrication process. It contains an Octa-core CPU combined with an Andreno 640 GPU. In terms of storage, the device features 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It is powered by 2 batteries with a total rated capacity of 4,380mAh. In addition to fast wired charging, it also supports wireless charging.

The Galaxy Fold has a total of six cameras. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor with a 12MP, f/1.5-2.4 sensor and a 12MP, f/2.4 telephoto sensor. The front camera on the tablet is made up by a 10MP, f/2.2 sensor + 8MP, f/1.9 RGB depth sensor. Additionally, there is a cover camera present above the secondary display with a 10MP f/2.2 sensor. It is offered in four colour options which are as follows:
- Silver
- Black
- Green
- Blue
Also Read: Redmi K20 And K20 Pro Landing In India Soon, Launch Date Revealed

Although Samsung has not yet announced the commercial availability date of the Galaxy Fold. It is speculated that the unique handset will make a reappearance along with the Galaxy Note 10 lineup which is set to launch on the 7th of August in New York.
July 3, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 To Feature 30W Fast Charging

It was revealed a while ago that Taiwanese technology giant Asus is working on the next generation of its gaming smartphone; the alleged ROG Phone 2 in partnership with China’s Tencent corporation. Subsequent leaks revealed that the device will be launched on the 23rd of July. The handset will be the successor to the ROG Phone launched last year and is expected to feature top tier specification aimed towards mobile gaming. Now, the ROG Phone 2 has passed China’s mandatory 3C certification which reveals it will support 30W fast charging.

Asus ROG Phone 2

As mentioned above, the alleged ROG Phone 2 by Asus will feature 30W Fast Charging. This will be achieved by a voltage ranging anywhere from 5V to 10V and 3A of current. So, in theory, the upcoming gaming device may be topped off at the 30W maximum capacity; but the speed may be reduced in accordance to the temperature of the CPU. Notably, the previous generation of the smartphone also supports the charging speeds mentioned above. Unfortunately, the listing does not mention more details about the handset.

Asus ROG Phone

Also read: Redmi K20 And K20 Pro Landing In India Soon, Launch Date Revealed

Past leaks of the Asus ROG Phone have already confirmed the presence of a 120Hz refresh rate display on the smartphone. This will be an upgrade from the 90Hz display on its predecessor. It will also be the third mobile device in the world to support the said refresh rate, after the Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2. Unfortunately, the rest of the specifications of the ROG Phone 2 are not known yet. But if it manages to pack in top tier specifications at the aforementioned price tag, it may be a compelling buy over its rivals like the Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The upcoming gaming handset may be launched at a price of CNY 4,399 (Rs. 44,400); which is lower than the Chinese price of the ROG Phone which was CNY 5,999 (Rs. 60,600) at the time of launch.

July 3, 2019
iOS 13 Beta 3 Features FaceTime Attention Correction Feature

Apple announced iOS 13 back at WWDC 2019 event in June 2019. The latest version of the OS for Apple’s mobile devices was touted to sport many new practical and quality of life changes within it. The company has since allowed users to opt into the beta program to experience the software first-hand for themselves. The third version of the beta program has introduced many useful new features like the FaceTime Attention Correction.

Apple had released the public beta 1 alongside the developer beta 2 features for iOS 13 a couple of days ago. Betas for other products such as the iPadOS, watchOS 6, tvOS 13 and macOS Catalina have also been made available. Users who have already installed the previous versions of the iOS 13 beta will receive an update via OTA. It is only the third iterations of the beta so it will take a while before the live build is finally released.

FaceTime Attention Correction

A tweet was shared on Twitter that had showcased the feature in action with a side by side comparison to for reference. The aforementioned feature makes it seem like a user is looking at the camera even if they are not. The new feature employs visual trickery that allows for a more streamlined conversation on Apple’s video calling solution.

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The demonstration showcased both the reworked and untouched images side by side. In the right is the person actually staring at the screen. On the left users can see the edit making it appear like the person is staring into the front camera. The new feature basically corrects eye positioning to make conversations via FaceTime more organic. Unfortunately, the feature is currently exclusive to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max flagships from Apple.

Other New Features

The iOS 13 arrives with an all new redesigned action buttons on the Apple keyboard. A new description is also available for the Headphone Audio Levels, full-page screenshots and ‘Me’ tab in Find My App. The update brought changes to the Noise cancellation button in the Control Centre as well with new opacity options in iOS markup tool. A lot more minor new features and improvement have also been added since.

Also Read: PUBG Lite PC Releases In India On 4th July With Hindi Support

The final version of the iOS 13 is expected to be seen later in the year and will probably be launched alongside the upcoming iPhone. Apple’s new software technique will make video calling a lot more seamless. Users don’t need to consciously stare at the camera to hold a meaningful conversation for the other person. More updates regarding this will follow soon and should be available in the arriving weeks.

July 3, 2019
Redmi K20 And K20 Pro Landing In India Soon, Launch Date Revealed

In the month of May, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in China. Following the Chinese launch, the devices also made their way to Europe as the Mi 9T and the Mi 9T Pro. The India specific launch date of the smartphones have not been revealed yet, but this might change soon.

To commemorate 5 years of Xiaomi’s presence in India, the company previously declared that it will launch 5 products in 5 upcoming weeks. Out of which, the first product was launched on the 25th of June in the form of Mi Beard Trimmer. The second product in the cue will be the Redmi 7A which will launch on the 4th of July.

Mi fans! #MiPop is back ??

As #MiTurns5, I would like to thank all of you for your love & support over last 5 years. #NoMiWithoutYou ?

It's time to party! ? Let’s have a fan-tastic celebration @ #MiPop @ 17th July in New Delhi.

Register: https://t.co/j4MjpmbAwA #Xiaomi ?? pic.twitter.com/or7FTCHXaB
— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) July 2, 2019

A fresh tweet shared by a senior Xioami executive reveals that the company will organise a celebration event in New Delhi which is scheduled for the 17th of July. It is speculated that the three remaining products from the upcoming launch list will be announced at the same event which the company is referring to as Mi Pop. Out of the three future device launches, two will be the K20 and K20 Pro which are highly anticipated in the country.

To recall, the features and specifications of the two smartphones are as follows:

The Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro have glass on both the front and rear which is held together with a metal chassis. The handsets have a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, they both have a pop-up mechanism on top which houses the front-facing selfie camera. For biometric security and rapidly getting through the lockscreen, the Redmi K20 series has an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock.

Under the hood, the economical Redmi K20 is kitted with the 8nm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. On the other hand, the flaghsip grade Redmi K20 Pro runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, both smartphones have a triple rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide angle sensor; and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the handsets.

Both the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro are powered by a 4,000 mAh battery. However, the former supports 18 W fast charging while the latter supports 27 W fast charging. Both devices run on MIUI 10 which is based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. The smartphones are offered in three colour options including Blue, Red and Black.

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Even though the claim, that the K20 duo will launch on 17th of July seems legit, we will still have to wait for an official word from the company. Fortunately, the date of the event is nearing fast, therefore we won’t have to wait for too long.

July 3, 2019