Honor 20 Pro is the newest flagship device from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. It runs on the Kirin 980 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The device features a 6.26 inch LCD display. The Honor 20 is powered by a massive 4000 mAh battery. The quad rear camera setup consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 16 MP wide angle sensor and 2 MP macro sensor in a vertical arrangement. The fourth sensor on the Honor 20 is a 8 MP telephoto sensor. Honor 20 Pro is priced at INR 39,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant.
Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the latest smartphone in its Galaxy M lineup, the Galaxy M40 in India. It is a mid-range device which takes the mantle of being the most premium handset in the series from the Galaxy M30. The Galaxy M40 boasts of competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag.
Samsung Galaxy M40
As mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy M40 is the latest mid-range offering from the company. The device features a polycarbonate body with an attractive gradient coloured back. It has a 6.3 inch LCD Infinity-O display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone sports a hole punch cutout to house the front camera on the top left of the display, like the Honor View20; however, unlike that smartphone, the latest device eliminates the earpiece in favour of the company’s “screen sound” technology. This vibrates the entirety of the display to generate sound inside voice calls. For quickly accessing the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock is also present on the Galaxy M40.
The Galaxy M40 is kitted with the 10nm Snapdragon 675 SoC under the hood. It is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. The processor is also seen in smartphones from the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70. In terms of optics, the device has a triple rear camera setup. It consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 32MP primary camera; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP ultra wide angle sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16MP camera is expected to be housed in the punch hole cutout on top of the display. The Galaxy M40 has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which supports memory expansion via microSD.
The Samsung Galaxy M40 is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with support for 15W charging. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI skin on top of Android 9 Pie. This will make it the first device in the Galaxy M series to feature Android Pie out of the box. The handset is available in two colour options, Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue.
The Samsung Galaxy M40 has been launched at a price of Rs. 19,990. The smartphone will go on sale starting on the 18th of June at 12 noon; it will be available exclusively via Amazon India and Samsung’s online store.
AMD has taken the computing world by storm with its announcements of various new generation CPUs and GPUs. The American company’s latest lineup have spurred its competitors such as NVIDIA and Intel. Both companies’ have seen a downfall in their respective stocks post-AMD’s announcement two-weeks prior at Computex 2019. Team red went on stage about the pricing of some of its top-notch products at E3 gaming expo 2019.
Ryzen 9 3950X
AMD’s Next Horizon Gaming Event at E3 2019 gaming expo unveiled the pricing of the worlds only gaming-centric CPU with 16 cores. Ryzen 9 3950X is priced at $750 (approx. Rs.52,000). The 16-core/ 32-thread CPU chipset has a base clock of 3.5GHz base clock and a boost clock of 4.7GHz. The cache is a massive 72MB and a relatively low 105W TDP for a 16-core processor. Even a 16-core Threadripper from AMD is rated at 180 watts; Intel’s very own 16-core has a 165W TDP.
The 7nm processors are proving to be much more power efficient and cheaper, not only in workloads for creators but for gaming performance as well. Apart from being the only 16-core gaming CPU, it is also compatible with an AM4 motherboard, becoming a Threadripper class capable CPU fully operational in a consumer grade small motherboards. Both Intel’s and AMD’s 16-core CPU draw a lot more power from expensive and large motherboards that harbour larger sockets.
Alongside the announcement, pricing was also revealed for its other lower-specced Ryzen 3000 series lineup.
Ryzen 9 3900X – $499
Ryzen 7 3800X – $399
Ryzen 7 3700X – $329
Ryzen 5 3600X – $249
Ryzen 5 3600 – $199
Ryzen 5 3400G – $149
Ryzen 3 3200G – $99
Radeon RX 5700 Series
AMD announced two variants of its upper-mid-price range GPUs that will compete with NVIDIA’s RTX series GeForce graphics card. The company is focusing on the price range that is more accessible to gamers and focuses on beating NVIDIA at a lower price bracket. RX 5700 will cost $380 (approx. Rs.26,500) and provide noticeably better performance compared to the RTX 2060 GPU priced at $350 (approx. Rs.24,500). The higher variant RX 5700 XT is priced at $450 (approx. Rs.31,000) and also bests the RTX 2070 priced at $500 (approx. Rs.35,000).
Additionally, AMD unveiled a new proprietary Radeon Image Sharpening that will be supported by almost every game without requiring developers’ support. This technique barely has an impact on performance and framerate while improving the overall visual fidelity. RIS was seen in demos at E3 and is technically capable of being adopted by other GPU manufacturers. The new software is exclusive to the RX 5700 series for now, while generic version called Contrast Adaptive Sharpening is being prepared for developers to directly integrate into their games. A new Radeon Anti-Lag has also been announced, that reduces input lag during stressful computations faced by the GPU. This will help give an advantage during competitive games with faster response times.
The new AMD graphics card will be available on 7th July 2019 (7th day of the 7th month with the 7nm processor chips), along with a special 50th Anniversary Edition Radeon RX 5700 XT. The special edition features black chassis and higher clocks that allow the card to go over 10TFLOPs. AMD still has time before taking on NVIDIA’s current top-end GPUs with its upcoming NAVI GPU in 2020.
Honor 20 is the latest flagship device from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Honor. It runs on the Kirin 980 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The device features a 6.26 inch LCD display. The Honor 20 is powered by a 3750 mAh battery. The quad rear camera setup consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 16 MP wide angle sensor and 2 MP macro sensor in a vertical arrangement. The fourth sensor on the Honor 20 is a 2 MP depth sensor. It is priced at INR 32,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant.
The company which brought the first foldable smartphone to the market is reportedly working on another unique device with an equally unique display. Previously, a Samsung device with a flexible display was reported to be in the works. However, this time, the display is not just flexible. A fresh patent reveals that the South Korean company is developing a device with a special set of features.
About The Patent
The aforementioned patent was originally filed with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) for an ‘Electronic device including a flexible display with expandable display area’ on November 28, 2018. The patent was published less than a year later on June 6 2019. It describes a smartphone with a roll-out flexible display that can create an extra large screen surface to use. Since the user preference is shifting towards larger sized smartphones, it makes sense to innovate a new technology such as this one.
The “non-extended” state of the Samsung smartphone looks like any traditional smartphone. The bezels on the top and the bottom are quite prominent, opposed to the bezel-less smartphones in trend these days. However, the design of the device shouldn’t be taken for granted, since the primary motive of the patent is to depict the working and design of the extendable display module. The final design of such a device can differ significantly from the original renders.
Using a slider system, users can create an elongated screen surface that may have several implications. For instance, the smartphone can be useful while scrolling through web pages, or it can be used to play games that require a large screen surface, for instance, PUBG Mobile. Moreover, users can also use the expanded display on the Samsung smartphone to accommodate more users on the display during a video call or a conference call. The display is stored in a central housing so as to prevent any form of external damage. The sliding mechanism can be triggered automatically or manually.
As per the patent images, the forehead of the Samsung smartphone will house the earpiece as well as an LED notification indicator. The upper bezel also accommodates the front camera sensors. Optics also includes a dual rear camera setup. A USB Type-C port is present at the bottom of the device. If the flexible-cum-expandable smartphone design is viable, the company may use the technology to manufacture tablets in the future as well.
Xiaomi backed Huami has launched the Amazfit Amazfit Health Watch at an event held in China. It is the successor to the original Huami Amazfit Watch and has a similar design to its predecessor.
HuamiAmazfit Health Watch Features and Design
The Amazfit Health Watch from Huami has a modern design with a square shaped housing. The smart fitness watch features a 1.28 inch colour display with 176 x 176 px resolution and tempered glass protection. Besides the touch screen display, the device can even be controlled via the right side mounted circular crown. The smartwatch supports narrowband network technology (NB IoT) so it is not necessary to be paired with a smartphone to track and collect fitness related data.
The rear of the Amazfit Health Watch has a plastic build that features a PPG heart rate sensor and an ECG sensor. The latter measures the ECG of the wearer in 60 seconds which can be stored locally as well for upto 7 days. The smart wearable is powered by a 200 mAh battery which the company claims can provide for 7 day battery backup. The device runs on the Huangshan No 1 processor which is an in house developed chipset dedicated for wearable devices and has support for AI functionality. The chipset is used to track the data for fitness including ECG. The Amazfit Health Watch is also water resistant to 3 ATM or 30 metres.
The Amazfit Health Watch is priced at CNY 699 (around Rs 7000) and will be available for purchase in China later this month. It is available in three colour options which include Black, Brown with Rose Gold face and Brown with Gold face. The device is also expected to make its way into India in the coming months.
The human race has seen drastic advancements in space exploration over the last five decades. However, humans missions still remain few and far between. The reason for that is considered to be the fuel used in the missions. Until now, most missions to space have used hydrazine, which is a dangerous and toxic chemical for humans to use and handle. Handling the colourless liquid requires some very strict safety precautions. Now, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States has announced that it is planning on testing a new fuel for spacecraft. Dubbed the Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) it uses a non-toxic, rose coloured solution that can be a breakthrough in space exploration.
About the fuel
The GIPM is a spacecraft which will use the aforementioned fuel to power the mission. The fuel in question is a “green” mix of hydroxylammonium nitrate with an oxidizer that assists it in burning. It is considered safe enough to fuel the spacecraft while it is still being built, which will fast forward the launch. Apart from being safer, the newest chemical is also significantly more powerful than hydrazine. According to NASA, the newer fuel will offer up to 50 percent better performance. This boost in efficiency can either be used by travelling more distance in an equivalent amount of hydrazine; or by reducing the amount of fuel required in a spacecraft.
If the GIPM by NASA is successful in justifying the need for the new type of fuel; it could pave way for longer, more resource intensive missions like sending humans to Mars or Moon. The aforementioned mission by NASA, GPIM is scheduled to launch in June on board a Falcon Heavy Rocket by SpaceX. This is the same mission carrying the LightSail 2 project which is being conducted to demonstrate controlled solar sailing.
In the month of May 2019, US Commerce department barred all American companies from having any trade relations with the Chinese tech titan, Huawei. The ban has been implemented on the basis of accusations that claim the Chinese company spies on user data with the help of back doors installed on its devices. This move has pushed the company in an uneasy spot where it cannot use either Android or Windows on its smartphones or computers.
However, the company is working rigorously to neutralise the havoc that the trade ban has caused. Huawei was previously reported to be working on its own operating system for mobile devices which is expected to debut later this year. The said OS is allegedly called HongMeng and is reported to be cross compatible with Android OS. This implies that applications from the Android platform will work seamlessly with the upcoming OS from Huawei. According to a fresh report published by China Daily, Huawei has already shipped 1 million smartphones with the HongMeng OS onboard for testing. Besides supporting Android applications, the OS is claimed to have increased security functions to protect personal data.
The OS will support mobile phones, computers, tablets, televisions, cars and even smart wearable devices revealed a senior Huawei executive in a WeChat group involving some internet experts. Intriguingly, Huawei has not started working on the OS following the US ban. Instead, the company has been developing such an operating system for over half a decade. This move was taken as the company had previously anticipated the rising dominance of Western companies in the field of software.
Another report published by South China Morning Post states that in the year 2012, Huawei’s founder arranged a closed door meeting in the company’s heavily guarded premised that lasted for several days. The meeting was intended so that the top official could brainstorm the development of an OS that would safeguard the company’s future if a deal with the US goes bad. Reports also suggest that the company has pumped billions of dollars in the project since its inception without any form of direct contribution to the company’s revenue.
It seems that Huawei which is a leader across several fields of technologies has also maintained a strong grip in ensuring that it’s hard earned dominance stays regardless of tough times. All in all, Huawei has tackled the massive destruction causing trade ban with strong preparation. Though we will have to wait patiently till the hyped up HongMeng OS is officially rolled out later this year.
Ubisoft’s keynote at E3 2019 gaming expo, has showcased a diverse lineup of new games along with the latest iterations of popular titles. The stage for the French video game developer also showcased a healthy criticism of game development of this day and age with a documentary. Additionally, apart from just game titles, the publisher announced details on a new TV show and a PC subscription service.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Ghost Recon Breakpoint has already been confirmed to be under development before E3 2019. However, Ubisoft announced the official release date of the new iteration of the Ghost Recon series. October 4th is the date the action-packed shooter will hit the global shelves. Jon Bernthal, most famously known for his work as the Punisher, will play as the main antagonist. Interestingly enough, the American made an appearance on Ubisoft’s E3 Stage with a dog by his side.
Watch Dogs Legion
The third iteration of the Watch Dogs title finally gets confirmed with the new reveal trailer by Ubisoft. The company in a bold move shifts the focus of the third entry into the near-future post-Brexit London. The key feature that sets the new title apart from its predecessors is the ability to control virtually any character in the game. This lets players build up a squad of hacking vigilantes from different demographics and skills. Watch Dogs Legion will be released on March 2020.
Assassin’s Creed Odysseys Story Creator & Educational Mode
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey from 2018 took the popular franchise to a historic Greek setting. This instalment of Assassin’s Creed is now receiving new features to add a more in-depth customisation system for the players. Story Creator mode allows players to design their own quests using the web-based tool that is already available for free in open beta. Ubisoft is also planning another mode dubbed, “Discovery” that will be similar to Assassin’s Creed Origins accomplished Education mode.
Rainbox Six Quarantine
It has been a while since a fresh entry appeared in Ubisoft’s Rainbox Six franchise of tactical shooters. The upcoming co-op game was teased by the company at E3 and had showcased playable characters from Rainbox Six Siege making an appearance in the new title. Rainbox Six Quarantine is a squad-based survival first-person shooter that is being developed by a new dedicated team at Ubisoft’s Montreal studio and will release in early 2020.
Roller Champions
Stepping away from the recognizable game titles, Ubisoft unveiled a fresh unexpected title. Roller Champions is a competitive multiplayer game with the roller derby game as the main setting. Giving off a futuristic aesthetic with interesting characters, the game will also be free-to-play at launch. A release date has not been given but is rumoured to be in 2020.
Gods & Monsters
Ubisoft’s team behind Assassin’s Creed Odyssey have been working on a brand new game titled Gods & Monsters. While the Assasin’s game featured Greek history, the new title will dive into Greek mythology. The game is, ever so slightly, in resemblance to Zelda: Breath Of The Wild. This is in great taste for both the Nintendo title and Ubisoft game look gorgeous with their unique art styles and environment renditions. The game is set to launch on 25th February 2020.
The Division Movie
Not a lot of information regarding the upcoming division movie has been unveiled. Apart from the lead star, Jake Gyllenhaal that will also be seen in Spiderman: Far From Home, only the movie’s platform has been discerned. The movie has no official release date but will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Ubisoft’s PC Subscription Service
Ubisoft at E3 announced its own take of the PC game subscription plans that have been going about. The company unveiled UPlay Plus that cost $14.99 (approx. Rs.1,000)per month and will offer customers access to more than 100 Ubisoft game titles and DLCs. The subscription will be available starting from 3rd September 2019.
Ubisoft has come a long way from its past missteps at E3 that had it face accusations ranging from false advertising to poor after sales service. The game developer and publisher has made great efforts in the pro-consumer form of business strategies. This dedication to its community and good service with popular games and constant new titles will ensure its longevity in the highly competitive gaming market.
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has unveiled two new Android smartphones in its home country, which are the U19e and the Desire 19+. As reported previously, the company has been trying to make a comeback into the smartphone market for a long time now. It was not surprising at all to see why HTC chose its home market to launch the devices. Both devices look towards targeting the mid-range smartphone segment.
HTC U19e Specifications And Price
The HTC U19e features a 6 inch LCD Full HD+ display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The display has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, which consists of the octa-core Kryo 360 CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with microSD expansion support.
Regarding the camera, the HTC U19e sports a dual camera setup, comprising of 12MP (f/1.8) primary camera and a 20MP secondary sensor. It supports 4K video recording with AI add-on features. For selfies, the U19e boasts of a 24MP (f/2.0) front facing camera. It is powered by a 3930 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 support. Also, the smartphone features HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi. The device has been priced at TWD 14,900 (~INR 32,900)
HTC Desire 19+ Specifications And Price
HTC U19e
Alongside the HTC U19e, the company unveiled the Desire 19+. It features a slightly larger 6.2 inch HD+ screen than the U19e. The smartphone packs a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, which consists of an octa-core Cortex A53 CPU clocked at 2.3 GHz and the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It is bundled with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM.
In terms of optics, it features the first triple camera setup ever seen in an HTC smartphone. It can be broken down into a 13MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, it has a 16MP front-facing camera which has support for facial recognition-based unlock and AI-enabled beauty modes. Both the smartphones will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. The pricing of the two variants is as follows:
After much speculations and leaks, Chinese smartphone OEM Xiaomi has launched the Mi Band 4 fitness tracker. It is the successor to the Mi Band 3 introduced last year and boasts of notable improvements over its predecessor. The wearable has been launched initially in China with global availability to be announced soon.
Mi Band 4
As mentioned above, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is the latest fitness band from the company. The most distinguishable change of the device over its predecessor is the presence of a colour display. It has a 0.95 inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 120 px which is significantly larger than the 0.78-inch monochrome OLED found in the Mi Band 3. In terms of design, the wearable is reminiscent to the previous generations, with a pill like a form factor and interchangeable silicone bands available in five different colours, Orange, Purple, Black, Burgundy and Beige. As it is a fitness band, there are also features like a step counter, heart rate sensor on board.
In terms of connectivity, the Mi Band 4 is available in two variants, one with Bluetooth and the other with support for NFC (Near Field Communications). The latter is required for seamless payments with supported gateways. Notably, the latest wearable also has support for voice commands via the digital assistant present in the device. Like its predecessor, it is also rated for 5ATM water resistance. The Mi Band 4 has a 135mAh battery, which is again a notable improvement over the last generation’s 110 mAh capacity. Xiaomi claims a battery life of 20 days on a single charge with the device.
The Mi Band 4 standard Bluetooth variant has been priced at CNY 169 (Rs. 1,700) while the version with NFC will cost CNY 229 (Rs. 2,300) for prospective buyers. The device is expected to launch in other countries including India soon.
At an event held in India, Honor launched its latest trio of smartphones which include the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro and the Honor 20i. All three smartphones were originally launched in the UK and they mainly focus on photography. The Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro are top of the line devices while the Honor 20i is a mid range offering with a sub 15k price tag. This article discusses about the more affordable handset while the details for the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro can be found here.
The Honor 20i features a 6.21 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen has a pixel density of 415 ppi. The device has a U-shaped waterdrop notch up top, which houses a 32MP (f/2.0) camera for capturing selfies. Moreover, the Honor 20i sports a triple rear camera module, which consists of a 24MP (f/1.8) primary camera, a second 8MP ultra-wide camera sensor and a third 2MP depth sensor.
Under the hood, the smartphone packs the Kirin 710 Octa-core chipset, which is developed inhouse by the company. It is fabricated using a 12nm process and comprises of four cores operating at 2.2 GHz and the rest of the cores clocking at 1.7 GHz. The Honor 20i is available in a single 4GB+128GB variant. Expansion up to 512GB is supported via the hybrid microSD card slot.
Connectivity options on the Honor 20i include Bluetooth v4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi Support and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone packs a 3,400 mAh battery, which can be charged via the bottom mounted micro USB port. It runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie, with Huawei’s custom EMUI on top. The smartphone weighs in at 164 grams and has a thickness of 7.95mm. It is available in three colour options, Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, and Magic Night Black. The 4GB+128GB variant of the device is priced at INR 14,999.
Huawei’s subsidiary, Honor has launched its latest smartphones, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro in India. The devices were first unveiled at an event held in London in the month of May. The devices are aimed towards the flagship smartphone segment. Both the devices resemble each other in terms of design factor.
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro Design
The Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro have an elegant design owing to the large screen display on the front. Both smartphones have a punch-hole display which houses the front facing selfie camera. The rear panel of the smartphones is made out of glass which harbours the company branding and the quad rear camera setup which is aligned vertically.The right side of both devices accommodates the volume rocker and the power button which also doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. The bottom of the devices houses the USB Type-C port which is flanked by the loudspeaker grille on both sides.
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro Specifications
Both the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro feature a 6.26 inch LCD display. The smartphone duo has a 32 MP front facing camera which is housed in the punch hole in the display. Under the hood, they pack the Kirin 980 SoC which is also present on the previously launched Honor View 20and the Huawei P30 smartphones. The chipset consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU.
In terms of battery, the Honor 20 is powered by a 3750 mAh battery whereas the Honor 20 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery. Both devices support 22.5 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the two smartphones include 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Dual 4G VoLTE and the bottom mounted USB Type C port. Both handsets pack a host of sensors including an accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope and a compass.
The key highlight of the devices is the rear facing quad camera setup. Both smartphones have a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 16 MP wide angle sensor and 2 MP macro sensor in a vertical arrangement. The fourth sensor on the Honor 20 is a 2 MP depth sensor whereas the Honor 20 Pro has an 8MP telephoto lens. The devices can also capture 2160p videos @ 60 fps via the rear camera setup.
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Price, Colours and Storage Variants
The Honor 20 Pro is available in two colour options which include Phantom Blue and Phantom Black. The younger sibling, however, is available in three colour options which include Blue, Black and White. The devices are offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
Honor 20: INR 32,999
Honor 20 Pro : INR 39,999
The company further claims that customers can return the smartphones with a 90% buyback guarantee within a duration of 90 days if they don’t like it upon purchase.
In the past few years, the race to put an extravagant number of cameras in a smartphone has increased significantly. From installing triple rear cameras in the P20 Pro to having a quad camera set up at the back as seen in the P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G; the competition seems to be just heating up. HMD Global’s Nokia upped the ante by providing Penta rear cameras in the Nokia 9 PureView earlier this year. Now, according to a reliable gadget tipster, Japanese electronics giant Sony is working on an Xperia smartphone with six cameras at the back.
According to the tipster, who goes by the name Max J. on microblogging website Twitter; Sony is working on a new Xperia smartphone which will feature six camera lenses at its back. To enhance the front facing videos and photos, the device will also have a dual camera set up on the front taking the total number of cameras in the handset to eight. This will make the rumoured smartphone first in the world to sport a total of eight cameras; taking the mantle from the aforementioned Nokia 9 PureView with a combined six cameras on the device.
While the idea of six cameras in a smartphone sounds exciting, the tipster claims the device from Sony is still in development. This means it may take a while before any details about the specifications or how the camera sensors on the handset would work are revealed. Currently, the highest number of sensors in any Sony Xperia smartphone belongs to the Xperia 1 flagship launched back in the month of February. The device has a total of three cameras at the back and a single lens on the front.
Square Enix has a lot to prove at E3, the largest gaming expo in the world. The Japanese video game developer has kept its loyal fans waiting for its Final Fantasy VII Remake and Avengers titles. Square Enix has announced the release date for both the games. Announcements were made for further titles in Final Fantasy series to also receive remakes and remasters (namely Final Fantasy VIII). Additionally, the franchise’s iconic music is now available for streaming online.
The Avengers
Reports had already confirmed Crystal Dynamics studio collaborating with Eidos Montreal for an upcoming Avengers game. A first look was given to the world through a trailer after years going by since the announcement of its development. Actual gameplay can be seen in the trailer with the heroes in all their glory, capes, and superpowers. The Avengers game is scheduled for a May 2020 launch.
Final Fantasy VII
One of the most critically acclaimed game in the Final Fantasy series, the 7th title still holds a special appeal to RPG (Role Playing Game) lovers. Loyal fans have asked for the remake of the 22-year-old game for a while now. Square Enix has dropped trailers and teasers since the announcement of the remake at E3 2015. The game now features a robust action-oriented combat system with the return of fan favourite characters like Cloud, Tifa and Sephiroth.
Outriders
A new co-op action game has been announced by Square Enix. The creators of the popular shooter Bulletstorm are working on the new title. Outriders is “set in an original dark and desperate sci-fi universe,” with drop-in an and drop-out co-op feature similar to many live always online game services like Destiny 2 from Blizzard and The Divison 2 by Ubisoft. The game will launch in summer of 2020.
Final Fantasy VIII
The 8th instalment in the Final Fantasy series that came after the extremely popular 7th game finally gets the attention it deserves. Final Fantasy VIII will be available on Steam later on this year alongside its PS4, Nintendo Switch, And Xbox One release later this year.
Oninaki
Tokyo RPG factory, famous for its Japanese styled RPGs or JRPGs, has announced its third title release at Square Enix E3 stage. The studio behind I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear takes a slightly different approach with its latest game in the same genre. Oninaki is an action RPG with the players controlling a character “whose duty is to usher souls into the next world.” The trailer showcases some gorgeous art styles similar to most JRPGs. The game will be released on Steam, Switch, PS4 on 22nd August 2019.
Final Fantasy Chronicles
Square Enix announced a remastered edition of Crystal Chronicles, which originally released on the Nintendo Gamecube. Apart from the fresh new aesthetical changes, the game will now feature an online multiplayer. The remaster will ship to platforms such as the PS4, Switch, iOS, and Android. The title will arrive this winter.
Square Enix has been reeling from a disappointing E3 event and lacklustre performance in 2018. On stage, this year the company has a lot on its roaster for its loyal fans with the hope to recapture the glory of its past days with the new remasters and remakes of its most popular tiles.
Under the hood, the smartphone packs the Kirin 710 Octa-core chipset, which is developed inhouse by the company. It is fabricated using a 12nm process and comprises of four cores operating at 2.2 GHz and the rest of the cores clocking at 1.7 GHz. The Honor 20i is available in a single 4GB+128GB variant. Expansion up to 512GB is supported via the hybrid microSD card slot.
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