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  • Samsung Galaxy A20 Review: A Good Alternative To The Redmi Note 7?

    Samsung Galaxy A20 Review: A Good Alternative To The Redmi Note 7?

    Samsungs latest entrant in the Galaxy A lineup of smartphones is the Galaxy A20. Priced at Rs. 12,490, it goes head to head with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 and the company’s own Galaxy M20. With a modern design and competitive specifications on paper, can the Galaxy A20 compete with the best in the segment or it is just a disappointing budget handset from the company?

    We find out in our Galaxy A20 review.

    Check out the Galaxy A20 on Flipkart

    What’s In The Box?

    • Galaxy A20
    • Power Adapter
    • Earphones
    • SIM Card Ejector
    • Quick Start Guide
    • Regional Lock Guide
    • Warranty Card

    Build Quality & Design

    One look at the Galaxy A20 and you would know Samsung has stuck to the basics while making the smartphone. The device is entirely made out of plastic with a design similar to the Galaxy A30. The front of the handset has a 6.4-inch display which has an Infinity V notch on the top and a considerable chin on the bottom.

    The right side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button; while the left side remains completely empty except for the SIM card tray which also has a dedicated microSD card slot. The top of the device has a secondary noise cancellation microphone. At the bottom, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack along with the USB Type-C port and the speaker grille lined up together. The Galaxy A20 features a solid build, with a back that makes it look like glass.

    Our review unit is the red coloured version, which has a glossy finish to it. The popsicle coloured back of the Galaxy A20 houses the vertical dual camera layout with the LED flash like most modern smartphones. When it is laying flat on its back, the smartphone wobbles a bit due to the slightly protruding camera bump. The device has a fingerprint reader on the back with the Samsung branding present right below it.

    While the design of the Galaxy A20 is nothing new, the smartphone looks good and the red colour of our unit definitely attracts attention to it. Using a case is recommended as the back is extremely glossy and easily attracts fingerprints to it. Additionally, a case would also cover the camera bump to an extent, minimising the previously mentioned wobble.

    Display

    The display on the Galaxy A20 is marketed as one of the highlights of the smartphone. It has a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. To increase the screen real estate of the device, Samsung has used an Infinity V style notch on the top of it.

    In terms of quality, the Galaxy A20 has a great display for multimedia consumption. The colours have great contrast, the blacks are deep, there are good viewing angles and the brightness outdoors is sufficient. However, due to the low resolution, the sharpness takes a backseat. The display on the Galaxy A20 is great for watching videos and playing games, although we would’ve appreciated a Full HD display in the device. Given, it competes with devices like the Redmi Note 7 that has a display panel with Full HD resolution. 

    Hardware & Performance

    The Galaxy A20 features the Octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC, combined with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory. For day to day tasks, the smartphone performs well, and we faced zero lags while switching between applications with several apps running in the background. The humble amount of RAM is enough for keeping light applications in memory. Gaming, on the other hand, is another experience on the Galaxy A20.

    While playing games like PUBG Mobile on the device, it surprisingly chose the medium setting by default but gave unplayable frame rates at the setting. Selecting a low graphics setting and the smooth frame rate option churned out a playable experience. While there were a few frame drops, the gameplay was stable enough, combined with the skills of the player, we were able to earn a satiable Chicken Dinner.

    Another game that we tried was Need For Speed: No Limits, which is a racing game that for the larger part ran without any frame drops. The gameplay was mostly smooth and we didn’t encounter any hiccups while playing it or rather hitting into the walls due to the insufficient game skills.

    There was a bug that we encountered however which exited any game or heavy application that was opened for the first few times. After opening the app for more than two times, the bug seemed to vanish automatically. After the initial few times, we did not face the issue again.

    In terms of benchmarks, the Galaxy A20 scores slightly less than the smartphones in the price range. While testing the Antutu benchmark, we got a score of 95,067 which is significantly lower than the competition including the Galaxy M20 or the Redmi Note 7. In Geekbench, the device registered a single core score of 1217 points and a multi-core score of 3694 points. As is evident from the numbers, the handset should be fine for day to day usage but is not made for performance enthusiasts.

    Software, UI & Multimedia

    The Galaxy A20 runs on the company’s latest OneUI version 1.1 on top of the current Android 9 Pie. Like the other smartphones running the software, the Galaxy A20 offers a refined software experience. There is a native dark mode inside the settings which makes the whole UI suited for use in dimly lit environments. Notably, this setting helps in prolonging the battery backup on the smartphone.

    The icons in OneUI are big and the menus easy to access and reach. Unfortunately, there is no Always On Display despite having an AMOLED panel which although is not a dealbreaker. The UI also supports gestures in addition to the conventional navigation buttons. These gestures use an upward swipe from the left to go into the multitasking menu. To go back, a swipe up from the right is required while swiping up from the centre takes you to the home screen. There is also support for Samsung Pay Mini on board, which is activated by a swipe up from the bottom of the display below the navigation buttons.

    In terms of sound quality, the smartphone has a single bottom firing speaker which has decent sound output. One downside of the setup is how easy it is to block while the speaker grille while holding the device in the landscape mode. Audio output via the Bluetooth is above average which provides for a good listening experience.

    Camera

    The Galaxy A20 has an all new camera app that ships with the OneUI. It seems to be inspired by the camera UI of iOS and Pixel devices. All the controls are lined up within the reach of one hand. The app also uses a swipe gesture to switch between the front and the back cameras which is an appreciable feature.

    Video output from the rear and the front camera is locked to 30fps in 1080p resolution. There is also an option to record videos with the ultra-wide angle camera. Sadly, there is no option of switching between the different sensors while recording video. 

    The Galaxy A20 has a dual rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 13MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP Ultra-wide sensor. Images captured in daylight have good contrast and saturation levels typical to Samsung devices. One downside of the images is the loss of detail which occurs due to an aggressive image processing.

    Like most modern smartphones, there is a portrait mode called Live Focus inside the camera app. The background blur is average at best, giving you results that have a decent background separation.

    An added bonus the Galaxy A20 has over its competitors is the presence of an ultra-wide sensor on the rear. While the sensor does not pack high resolution, it helps in providing a wider field of view. Switching between both the lenses is fun and we found ourselves intrigued by the secondary sensor which illustrates the versatility of this kind of camera setup.

    For selfies, the Galaxy A20 has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. Images from the front camera, like the results from the rear, perform well in good lighting. However, the colours are a little washed out and the details are not properly retained. But, if you’re a casual user of the front camera, the quality should be perfectly fine for occasional usage or sharing on your favourite social media platform.

    Battery and Connectivity

    The Galaxy A20 is powered by a 4000 mAh battery which supports 15W charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. A significant size of the cell in the smartphone, combined with a low-resolution display ensures a great battery life overall. With a light to medium usage, the battery will easily last you more than a day. The average screen on time we received in our usage was around seven hours. 

    In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.2. The Galaxy A20 faced no problems latching on to a Wi-Fi signal nor did it have any trouble connecting to a pair of Bluetooth headsets. Unfortunately, as it is a budget device, there is no support for the 5Ghz network band on Wi-Fi. The call quality of the smartphone was excellent, with clear sound output through the earpiece which is housed in the notch. Even in an area where signals are generally weak, the smartphone performed admirably. Noteworthy, the Head SAR value of the Galaxy A20 is just 0.389 W/kg which is significantly lower than it’s Chinese rivals.

    Other Features

    The Galaxy A20 has a rear mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor and also supports the increasingly popular face unlock technology. Both of these technologies help in swiftly accessing the smartphone. The fingerprint scanner is effective in unlocking the device, but it takes a good second to do so. Face unlock, on the other hand, is a faster albeit less safe option but is useful when the handset is lying flat on a table as the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is inaccessible in this state. One more notable feature the smartphone has is the aforementioned triple card slot. The user can simultaneously insert two nano SIM cards and a microSD card which can go all the way up to 512GB.

    Verdict 

    Galaxy A20 (Left) & Redmi Note 7 (Right)

    The Galaxy A20 represents a new line of budget smartphones by Samsung and provides some competitive specs at a lucrative price. While the device is a compelling option in the price range, it still leaves a lot to be desired. With a more high-resolution display, slightly better gaming performance and a more detail-oriented camera, it would’ve made it a strong competitor to the Redmi Note 7.

    If you’re in the market for a smartphone from a brand offering great service support, a great display, long lasting battery and versatile cameras, the Galaxy A20 is a good option for the price. On the other hand, if you are looking for a phone that offers the best value for money, the Redmi Note 7 might be your best bet. However, if you’re adamant on buying a Samsung device and want better performance, display and cameras, we recommend you check out the Galaxy A30 or the Galaxy M30 which cost slightly higher than the Galaxy A20 but offer great value for money.

    Check out the Galaxy A20 on Flipkart

    Check out the Redmi Note 7 On Flipkart

  • Latest Renders Reveal The Upcoming Moto Z4 In All Its Glory

    Latest Renders Reveal The Upcoming Moto Z4 In All Its Glory

    Motorola, a renowned smartphone OEM, launched the first Moto Z smartphone back in the year 2016. Remarkably, the aforementioned smartphone lineup allows users to add certain functionalities with the help of additional accessories called Moto Mods. The functionality that a Moto Mod can add could range from external battery pack to a loudspeaker pack to even an optical zoom camera. The company is expected to launch a new device in the lineup in the following weeks. This handset, allegedly called the Moto Z4 has been leaked in design renders by the popular gadget tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) on Twitter.

    Moto Z4

    The upcoming Moto Z4 is expected to be a mid-range offering from Motorola. Leaked renders of the smartphone reveal it will sport a design that is reminiscent of its predecessors. The reason the design remains the same may be because of the promised uniform support of the Moto Mods accessories across different generations for a minimum of three years. While the promised support would have ended with the Moto Z3 launched last year, the company may be sticking with the same design with the Moto Z4 for the accessories to last longer and making the upgrade easier for buyers of the old device.

    Previous leaks suggest the upcoming Moto Z4 will feature a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, the company will use a waterdrop notch on top of the display like seen in the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus. For biometrics security, it may have an in display fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology. The handset will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also found in the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics according to the renders, the Moto Z4 will have a single rear camera which is expected to be an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

    Also read: Galaxy A70 With Massive 6.7 Inch Display Now On Sale In India

    Past leaks claim the Moto Z4 will be powered by a 3600 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone is likely to run on the latest Android 9 Pie with some additional customisation by Motorola. Leaked renders of the handset reveal it will have a USB Type C port for charging and data syncing and will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. The increased intensity of the leaks of the device hint its launch is imminent. Unfortunately, details about the pricing are not available yet, but it is reported to launch at a price of  US$ 450 (Rs. 31,300).

  • Galaxy A70 With Massive 6.7 Inch Display Now On Sale In India

    Galaxy A70 With Massive 6.7 Inch Display Now On Sale In India

    On the 17th of April, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A70 in India which is a mid range focused smartphone. Like other Galaxy A handsets, the latest device has a vivid Super AMOLED display and a large battery. Even though the smartphone was unveiled two weeks ago, it was not put for sale. To the joy of excited consumers, the device is now available for purchase in the country.

    Samsung Galaxy A70 Price and Availability

    The Samsung Galaxy A70 will be available via Flipkart.com, Samsung Online store, as well as conventional brick-and-mortar stores in the country. The smartphone is offered in three colour options which include Blue, Black and White. It is available in a single RAM + ROM variant for which the price is as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – Rs 28,990

    Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy A70

    Samsung Galaxy A70 Specifications

    The Samsung Galaxy A70 has an elegant design with an edge to edge display on the front and ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front of the smartphone accommodates a massive 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. The front of the handset has negligible bezels on all sides and a small water drop notch is present on top of the display. For biometrics and security, it features an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

    The Samsung Galaxy A70 is kitted with the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. For optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture; combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP camera which is housed in the Infinity-U notch on top of the display. As previously mentioned, the device has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can be further expanded upto 512 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot.

    Also Read: World’s First Organ Delivery Via A Drone Carried Out In The US

    The Galaxy A70 packs a 4500 mAh battery which supports 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port.The handset runs on Samsung’s OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. 

    Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy A70

  • World’s First Organ Delivery Via A Drone Carried Out In The US

    World’s First Organ Delivery Via A Drone Carried Out In The US

    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), commonly known as drones have become very popular lately. Since their inception, they have been used for going into places where it is not feasible for a human to reach. In a recent breakthrough, a drone was used to deliver a kidney for a transplant in the University of Maryland (UMD) medical centre, USA. It is the first time in the world a feat like this has been achieved and it is said to have groundbreaking implications once it becomes mainstream.

    What Happened?

    On the 26th of April, 2019, a University of Maryland unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure. This flight was a result of a collaboration between the transplant physicians, researchers, and aviation engineers at the university. It was also collaborated on by the people at the living legacy Foundation of Maryland (LLF). The patient was a 44-year-old woman from Baltimore who had spent eight years on dialysis. She was noted saying the whole thing would not have been possible a few years ago.

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    The University of Maryland (UMD) claims it carried out around 44 test flights over the course of 700 hours. To ensure maximum success rates, every possible precaution was taken and many redundancies were built into the system to protect the payload. After the drone successfully completed the required number of test flights, it was only then it was allowed to do a demo with a live organ. The new way of organ delivery through an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone is expected to be a revolutionary step in organ transplants. If found mainstream acceptance, it will cut travel time significantly because of not facing traffic like done in roads. 

  • AMD 7nm Navi Graphics Cards Will Release In Q3 Of 2019

    AMD 7nm Navi Graphics Cards Will Release In Q3 Of 2019

    American Multinational Semiconductor Company, AMD has confirmed that the highly anticipated Navi Graphics Cards will make their way into the market in the third quarter of 2019. Along with upcoming GPUs, the company is also reported to unveil the first Zen 2 architecture based CPUs. The aforementioned information was revealed following AMD’s latest financial figures which were leaked previously.

    The Navi GPU chip will be manufactured using 7nm fabrication technology. AMD will initially release mid-range models for the same, which are speculated to be the Navi 10 GPUs. Further iterations, including the more powerful Navi 20 graphics cards will be launched later in the year 2020, reports state. The Navi 20 series graphics cards will go up against NVIDIA’s more powerful GPUs, such as the RTX 2080 and RTX 2070. 

    AMD’s Upcoming Big Revelations

    The company has also hinted towards some big chunks of information regarding the upcoming GPUs that will be revealed at the Computex Keynote in May 2019. However, since rumours are stating that the 7nm Graphics Cards will be launched on 7/7, or the 7th Of July, AMD might just limit the information reveal to a tease regarding the GPUs. This falls in line with their recent announcement of the Navi Cards release in the third quarter. 

    Also Read: Sonic The Hedgehog Trailer Released, Sonic’s Appearance Leaves Fans Disappointed

    As mentioned previously, AMD will also unveil its first Zen 2-based 7nm processor in the same quarter, which is codenamed “Rome”. They will comprise of second-gen EPYC chips, which will be targeted towards heavyweight data handling and server management. AMD’s move towards 7nm based components can be a power-move for the company. Since NVIDIA released the budget-friendly yet powerful GTX 1660 Ti GPU, AMD’s new Navi 10 cards will have to gain ground here in order to go up against the former graphics card. 

  • iPhone X Was The Most Selling Smartphone In 2018 Reveals Report

    iPhone X Was The Most Selling Smartphone In 2018 Reveals Report

    Counterpoint is a market research company dedicated to delivering intelligence on technology trends across the globe. The company has freshly released its “Counterpoint Market Pulse 2018” report which reveals interesting findings. The report details the top-selling global smartphones for the year 2018. Surprisingly, the list is dominated by handsets from Apple which secure six positions out of ten.

    Astoundingly, the “Counterpoint Market Pulse 2018” report is topped by Apple’s iPhone X which was launched in the year 2017. The former is followed by three other smartphones from Apple which include iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 in respective order. Even though the report does not provide exact sales figures of each smartphone, it states that the top three iPhone models have combined sales figures close to 100 million.

    Interestingly, the number five spot in the report is secured by the budget-oriented Redmi 5A from Xiaomi. Noteworthy, the results also register that the former was the most selling Android smartphone from yesteryear which is closely followed by Samsung’s flagship grade Galaxy S9. Albeit, Samsung’s smartphone sales have been plummeting over the last couple of years, Galaxy S9 was able to perform well in terms of sale for the Android side.

    Once again, Apple smartphones with iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR secure the seventh and eighth positioning in the report. Running further down the list, Samsung’s 2017 flagship Galaxy S8 Plus and the mid-range Galaxy J6 take the ninth and tenth position. 

    The research company also provided data about top selling smartphones for China in 2018. Unlike Global results, top-selling smartphones in China are mainly dominated by local brands Oppo and Vivo which are both owned by BBK electronics. Notably, the iPhone X is also able to stabilise the number two position even in China. The complete list of most selling smartphones can be found above.

    Also Read: OnePlus Bullets 2 And Warp 30 Car Charger Leak Ahead Of Official Launch

    All in all, it seems Apple smartphones are able to maintain a mojo in the Global market while the Chinese consumers have a preference towards locally assembled devices. 

  • Nubia Red Magic 3

    Nubia Red Magic 3

    The Nubia Red Magic 3 is the latest smartphone from the company and it succeeds the Red Magic Mars from 2018. The handset is packed with flagship specifications which are combined with a distinctive design. Noteworthy, it is the worlds first smartphone to feature a physical cooling fan which helps keep its temperature in control while heavy gaming. 

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  • Sonic The Hedgehog Trailer Released, Sonic’s Appearance Leaves Fans Disappointed

    Sonic The Hedgehog Trailer Released, Sonic’s Appearance Leaves Fans Disappointed

    Sonic the hedgehog is definitely a name 90s kids can relate to. SEGA revolutionized the 8-bit gaming industry with a lot of games, and Sonic the Hedgehog was one of the major ones. The game featured a super-powered hedgehog which has a host of abilities. For starters, he can run faster than the speed of sound. This enables him to break and smash through all obstacles in his path. What’s more, the loveable character could also curl up into a destructive ball, which is nearly unstoppable. The character has almost 70 games to himself now, and on April 30 2019, Paramount Pictures and SEGA released the first trailer for the much-awaited movie. 

    https://youtu.be/FvvZaBf9QQI

    Now the fans were waiting for this movie eagerly, so a lot of expectations were resting on it. On top of that, the bar is still set high from all the movie fanatics still reeling in the aftermath of action and emotions present in Avengers: Endgame. However, when the trailer came out, the Sonic fans were disappointed to say at the least. To put forward a summary, the official Youtube trailer for the movie has a Dislike-to-Like ratio of 1.55. That’s a awfully high number of dislikes for a movie that a lot of fan following, especially before the trailer dropped.

    Sonic has been awkwardly designed as a “human-hedgehog” fusion creature, which is more human than it is supposed to be. The trailer tries desperately to make Sonic more at home with all the humanoid expressions and actions. What’s more, the character from the movie has a set of extremely human-like teeth, which deprive Sonic of his classic “hedgehog” look. It’s almost like the movie is not Sonic The Hedgehog. It’s either Sonic The HedgeHuman or Sonic The HumanHog. 

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    The storyline depicts Sonic, who is voiced by Ben Schwartz, trying to save the earth from the evil Dr. Robotnik (who is played by Jim Carrey) in association with a policeman (played by James Marsden). The trailer is set against the legendary “Gangsta’s Paradise” soundtrack, which would have actually enhanced the trailer hadn’t it been for the kid-hedgehog combo leading the movie. Sonic The Hedgehog makes it way to movie theatres on November 8, 2019. 

  • Apple Announces $58 Billion Revenue In Q2 2019 As iPhone Sales Drop By 30%

    Apple Announces $58 Billion Revenue In Q2 2019 As iPhone Sales Drop By 30%

    Apple, one of the biggest technology companies in the world released its quarterly earnings on April 30. According to the reports, the company earned US$ 58 billion in revenue and $11.56 billion in profits. While the company stopped revealing the sales of iPhones, iPads and Macs starting last year, a separate report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has also been announced, revealing the same. It stated the global smartphone market saw a decline of around 6 percent Year on Year (YoY) compared to the same quarter in the year 2018. This led to Apple iPhones performing the worst out of the bunch, seeing a sharp sales decline of 30 percent over last year.

    Apple’s Revenue For The Quarter
    Apple Watch Series 4

    Apple earlier predicted revenue between US$ 55 billion and US$ 59 billion for this quarter of the year. While the actual number hits the predicted mark, it is slightly lower than the US$ 61.1 billion the company announced the same quarter last year. The lower number is credited due to the gradually diminishing hardware sales. Despite the decrease in revenue, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook was noted saying the company has hit an all-time record for services and has seen a strong momentum of Wearables and Home accessories category. According to him, more details about the companies revenues and sales will be shared at the 30th Annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) scheduled for the month of June.

    Apple AirPods

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    Furthermore, according to the aforementioned quarterly report by IDC, Apple shipped around 36.4 million iPhones during this quarter of the year. Notably, this is a significant 30.2 percent decline compared to the same time period last year when it shipped 52.2 million iPhones. The total breakdown of Apple’s revenue breakdown by its hardware products compared to last year is mentioned below.

    Product Revenue in 2019  Revenue in 2018
    iPhone US$ 31.05 Billion US$ 37.55 Billion
    Services US$ 11.45 Billion US$ 9.85 Billion
    Mac US$ 5.51 Billion US$ 5.77 Billion
    Wearable and Home US$ 5.13 Billion US$ 3.94 Billion
    iPad US$ 4.87 Billion US$ 4.01 Billion
    Total US$ 58.01 Billion US$ 61.13 Billion
  • OnePlus Bullets 2 And Warp 30 Car Charger Leak Ahead Of Official Launch

    OnePlus Bullets 2 And Warp 30 Car Charger Leak Ahead Of Official Launch

    OnePlus is set to launch successors of the OnePlus 6T on the 14th of May. Going by the leaks and teasers, the upcoming smartphones will be a worthy upgrade over the current flagship and carry the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro moniker. As we move closer to the official launch date, more details surrounding the devices are surfacing the internet. Lately, the Pro variant was spotted on popular benchmarking website, Geekbench with 12 GB of RAM. Further contributing to the launch specifics, the retail box of the flagship has leaked on Twitter. Even though the original Tweet has now been taken down, netizens were able to grab hold of the images shared.

    The images exhibit a conventional OnePlus box with Never Settle printed on top which reportedly belongs to the OnePlus 7 Pro. Noteworthy, the box contains unannounced OnePlus accessories which include the Bullets 2 wireless earphones and the Warp 30 car charger. However, it is not yet clear whether the aforementioned accessories will be provided complimentary to the device buyers or sold separately. The leaked Bullets 2 wireless earphones will succeed the original Bullets earphones which were launched last year. Even though the source did not reveal any features of the upcoming headphones it is expected to have the following features:

    OnePlus Bullets 2 Expected Features

    Like its successor, the OnePlus Bullets 2 have an around the neckband style form factor. They also feature an in-line remote for controlling audio with a magnetic back that automatically pauses and resumes the track. 

    Improved Sound Quality- The original OnePlus Bullets wireless earphones have an excellent sound quality and the upcoming OnePlus Bullets 2 are assumed to follow suit. The company is expected to further tune and optimise the new pair of headphones which will deliver even better sound output. 

    Bluetooth 5.0 and Longer Battery Backup- The original OnePlus Bullets have remarkable battery backup which also charges speedily. However, the current gen wireless earphones incorporate 4.1 and the upcoming OnePlus Bullets 2 is expected to have Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Low Energy) which will provide them with even longer battery backup. 

    Original OnePlus Bullets

    Redesigned Earbuds- The image quality of the leaked OnePlus Bullets 2 is not high resolution to reveal its design fully. Though, it is visible that the upcoming pair of wireless earbuds have a different design in contrast to its predecessor.

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    Talking about the OnePlus Warp Car charger, it will be able to charge a device with 30 w of power which is the same as what a conventional  OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro wall charger would. Finally, the price and detailed specifications of the upcoming accessories and flagship smartphones will be revealed at the official launch which is nearing fast. 

     

     

  • Dental Plaque Can Now Be Wiped Out By An Army Of Microrobots

    Dental Plaque Can Now Be Wiped Out By An Army Of Microrobots

    Visits to the dentist are usually cumbersome and expensive, but the latest development from a team of engineers, dentists and biologists from the University of Pennsylvania have designed a crew of microrobots that can be deployed and controlled to remove the buildup of plaque between the teeth and gums. That is right, scraping and scratching with mechanical tools is not the only methods via which dental clean-ups can be performed.

    The scientists have developed two different types of robotic systems for entirely varied purposes. One of them works on open surfaces, whereas the other system is designed specifically to operate inside closed spaces. The researchers showcased the microrobots’ ability to destroy biofilms and sticky deposits of bacteria. Plus, the scientists state that the same technology can be implemented in cleaning dirty water pipes and other inaccessible areas which are prone to bacterial deposits.

    About The Research Process

    The research was led by Hyun (Michel) Koo of the School of Dental Medicine and Edward Steager of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. As per their statements, multiple biomedical fields face the issue of microbial deposits in inaccessible places. And this problem gets enhanced when the action has to be taken on human teeth, simply because it requires more precision and manual labour at the same time.

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    Biofilms are extremely difficult to remove from a surface, owing to their chemical composition. Previously, multiple attempts have been made to devise chemicals that can remove such deposits with relative ease, but in vain. The sticky matrix holding the bacteria against the surface provides protection from antimicrobial agents. The microrobots designed by the researchers, however, break down the biofilm matrix by working catalytically on the material with the help of iron-oxide-containing nanoparticles. The particles then activate hydrogen peroxide to release free radicals that can destroy bacterial biofilms.  

  • Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL India Launch Date Teased By Flipkart

    Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL India Launch Date Teased By Flipkart

    It has been long anticipated that Google, the renowned American technology company will soon release two new smartphones. These devices allegedly called the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are expected to be the company’s mid-range offerings. While Google teased the handsets will be unveiled on the 7th of May on the sidelines of the Google I/O developers conference, no information on their Indian availability had been hinted before. In a recent listing, Flipkart; an e-commerce website in the country has revealed the upcoming smartphones from Google may launch on the 8th of May in India.

    Pixel 3a, 3a XL India Launch

    In a dedicated page on its website, Flipkart has shared a similar teaser as Google did a while ago to tease the Pixel 3a & 3a XL. While it doesn’t reveal any key detail about the smartphones, it claims more information about them will be available on the 8th of May. It is speculated the devices will be announced at the same time as the aforementioned global launch. 

    Pixel 3a, 3a XL 

    The upcoming Pixel 3a lineup will be Google’s first mid-range smartphone offering and the specced down versions of the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL respectively. The devices have been previously leaked to sport a design that is reminiscent of their elder siblings. However, the material of choice is expected to be polycarbonate instead of metal and glass on the Pixel 3 & 3 XL. The front is expected to be dominated by a 5.6 inch OLED display on the Pixel 3a while the Pixel 3a XL will sport a 6-inch OLED display. For biometrics and security, both the handsets will feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

    Google Pixel 3XL

    Under the hood, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are reported to be kitted with the 10nm Snapdragon 670 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core processor and the Adreno 612 GPU. For optics, an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP single rear camera is expected in both the smartphones, while the front camera will have a resolution of 8 MP. In terms of memory and storage, the devices are expected to feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

    Past leaks suggest that both the smartphones in the Pixel 3a lineup will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery with support for fast charging. Like its elder siblings, they are expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie with a stock interface and will get fast software updates. Unlike their elder siblings, they are expected to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack as seen in previously leaked images. A former listing on the Bluetooth certification website reveals the smartphones will support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. 

    Pricing & Availability

    Google Pixel 3XL

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    As mentioned above, the Pixel 3a smartphone duo will be launched on the 7th of May at the Google I/O conference. Unfortunately, details about the pricing of the devices in India are not available yet. But they are expected to start at Rs. 35,000 for the Pixel 3a and Rs. 45,000 for the Pixel 3a XL.

  • Fortnite Can Be Now Played On The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Fortnite Can Be Now Played On The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

    When Fortnite was first released in 2018, the game had support for only a select number of devices, which included Samsung flagships like the Note 9 and the Galaxy S9. The game is free to play, and it earlier required the user to receive an invite, without which they could not play the game. Previously, Realme CEO showed off the game running on the Realme 3 Pro, which was released on April 29, 2019. The post was a jab on the Redmi Note 7 Pro, which was barely hidden in the same image, and could not run the game previously. According to the latest Tweet shared by Company VP, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has received Fortnite support with the push of the latest update. 

    The Chinese company has released v10.2.10.0 update for the aforementioned smartphone, which runs on the Snapdragon 675 mobile chipset, comprising of the octa-core Kryo 460 CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. It is one of the most powerful SoCs in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6-series chipsets, and Redmi Note 7 Pro users took to Twitter to express their expectations regarding the popular Battle Royale game that has over 40 million active players on PC. The game’s number one competitor is PUBG Mobile, which dominates the mobile gaming scene. With Fortnite support now present on the Redmi Note 7 Pro, more users will be able to play the game on their respective devices.

    Redmi Note 7 Pro

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    As per reports, the performance of the game on the Redmi Note 7 Pro was underwhelming at most. Even after installing the latest update from the company, there was a negligible change in the performance, reports claim. Furthermore, the game runs on the lowest possible graphics settings and delivers about 20 frames per second, which is quite low for a third person shooter. It is possible that the game was not optimized for the devices running Snapdragon 675, considering the chipset is not widely used in the United States and Epic Games is a US based organization. It is expected, however, that Epic Games will push an update in the not-so-distant future which will significantly improve the performance of the game on Redmi devices.

  • Redmi X Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Leaked In Press Renders

    Redmi X Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Leaked In Press Renders

    It has been leaked multiple times over the past few weeks that Redmi; a known smartphone OEM, will release a flagship device soon. While the details of the handset had been leaked previously, its design still remained shrouded in mystery. A famous gadget leaker on Twitter has now revealed what the upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi; allegedly called the Redmi X will look like.

    Redmi X

    The upcoming Redmi X will be the first flagship smartphone by the Redmi brand since its inception. According to the leaked renders, it will sport a glass design on the front and the back with a metal chassis. Previous leaks revealed it will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The device will have a pop-up camera mechanism, like the one seen in the Vivo V15 Pro to house the front-facing sensor in a bid to maximise the screen real estate. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, the images suggest it will feature an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

    Vivo V15 Pro

    Previous leaks further revealed the Redmi X flagship smartphone will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera housed in the popup mechanism on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

    Pricing and Availability

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    The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. The wallpaper and previous leaks of the device hint it will be made in collaboration with the Avengers: Endgame movie which hit the theatres on April 26. It is thus expected to launch while the hype of the movie remains at its apex.  As far as pricing is concerned, since Redmi is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset is expected to be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

  • OnePlus 7 Pro Spotted On Geekbench With 12 GB Of RAM

    OnePlus 7 Pro Spotted On Geekbench With 12 GB Of RAM

    OnePlus will launch its latest flagship smartphone duo on the 14th of May. The upcoming smartphones will supposedly be called the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from yesteryear. Weeks before the official announcement, a OnePlus device has been spotted on the popular benchmarking website, Geekbench which is assumed to be the OnePlus 7 Pro. In addition to the benchmark summary, the listing also reveals the key features of the device. 

    OnePlus 7 Pro Geekbench Result

    The Geekbench record of the alleged OnePlus 7 Pro was posted on the 30th of April and it is listed as model number ‘OnePlus GM1917’. Accrediting to its flagship innards, the smartphone registers a praiseworthy single-core score of 3551 points and a multi-core score of 11012 points. According to the listing, the smartphone packs a whopping 12 GB of RAM and is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also found on smartphones like the Galaxy S10 lineup and Oppo Reno 10X zoom variant. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is destined to be skinned with the OnePlus’ OxygenOS. Even though the listing lacks information about the looks and other features of the upcoming smartphone, they have previously been leaked on several instances.

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    To recall, the apparent difference the OnePlus 7 Pro will have over its predecessor is a pop up style selfie camera which is similar to that of the Vivo V15 Pro. Furthermore, the device is reported to have a 6.7 inch OLED display with Quad HD+ resolution. Noteworthy, the display panel on the handset will have a refresh rate of 90 Hz which provides for a smoother viewing experience. In terms of battery, the OnePlus 7 Pro is reported to pack 4,000 mAh with support for 30 W warp charging. To conclude, precise details of the smartphone will be publicised once the company officially announces it on the 14th of May. 

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