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  • Top 5 Movie Trailers To Watch This Week, Avengers, Joker And More

    Top 5 Movie Trailers To Watch This Week, Avengers, Joker And More

    The movie hype is on an all-time high, with some great movies releasing in the upcoming months. Movie fanatics are calling 2019 a huge year for movie releases, simply because a lot of big titles are on the line. Given below is a list of the top five recent trailers, which will leave fans wanting for more.

    Joker

    Warner Brothers has finally released the first trailer of the upcoming DC movie, Joker. As expected, the trailer confirms that the movie will provide a deeper insight into the early life of the popular “Batman” arch rival. Played by Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Todd Philips, Joker will uncover another dark aspect of the DC universe. The movie focuses on Arthur, a comedian in Gotham City who has fallen prey to hard times and bullying. Eventually, he attains a certain degree of madness before transforming into the Joker, shown at the end of the trailer.

    The movie will hit the theatres on October 4, so mark your calendars.

    Annabelle Comes Home

    From producer James Wan, who worked on terrifying movies like Insidious and the Saw series, comes another horror flick, which is bound to incite screams from the audience. Annabelle Comes Home continues the story of the famous Annabelle doll after it was brought to its Christian home. A series of events leads to the evil spirit being on the loose again, and wreaking havoc in the lives of the owners. With a boatload of jumpscares, this movie will have you clutching at your breaths.

    Annabelle will be there to haunt theatres near you on June 28.

    Avengers Endgame Special Look

    Avengers in a name that needs no introduction. Avengers Infinity War was released in April 2018, and it broke the records by being the highest grossing opening weekend movie of all time. In a series of records, the sequel to Avengers Infinity War recently broke the records by becoming one of the fastest movies to sell out an entire batch of tickets. Avengers Endgame is scheduled to release soon, and it will bring Thanos against the Avengers for one last showdown to decide the fate of the universe. Over time, actors who have played various Marvel Characters have been loved by the audience and fans like, and this movie may be the last chance for them to see their favourites on the big screen one last time. 

    Avengers Endgame is scheduled to release on April 26 in India. Tickets will be available for booking very soon

    The Dead Don’t Die

    If you enjoyed Zombieland and Shaun of the dead, chances are you will enjoy this American Zombie horror comedy which stars Adam Driver, Bill Murray, Selena Gomez, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Austin Butler, RZA, Tilda Swinton, Tom Waits, Danny Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, Rosie Perez and Carol Kane. Yes, the movie has a star-studded cast. Adam Driver and Bill Murray can be seen combating zombies amidst hilarious one-liners. And apparently, zombies can be spotted asking for coffee.

    The Dead don’t die will arrive in theatres on June 14, 2019.

    Dora And The Last City Of Gold

    Most 90s kids would remember growing up with Dora The Explorer. Dora would ask questions, wait for a good 5 seconds and then speak the correct answer before moving on. But the live-action version of Dora featured in Dora and the Last City of Gold is not a bit like the animated cartoon version. Dora can be seen guiding her friends through a series of adventures through forests and unknown lands. Dora’s faithful monkey, Boots also makes appearances throughout the trailer.

    Dora and the Last City of Gold is coming to theatres on August 2, 2019.

  • Huawei To Launch The P30 Pro In India On April 9

    Huawei To Launch The P30 Pro In India On April 9

    The world’s second largest smartphone maker Huawei unveiled its next generation of camera oriented flagship smartphones, the P30 and P30 Pro at an event in Paris on March 26. The smartphones succeed the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. The devices will take their place at the top of the company’s most expensive smartphones list. A fresh listing by Amazon India has teased the India launch of the P30 Pro wherein the pricing of the handset will be revealed on the 9th of April. As the Huawei P20 didn’t make it to the country last year, only the Pro variant is expected to be announced in India this year as well.

    Huawei P30 Pro

    To recall, the Huawei P30 Pro features a similar design to the Huawei P20 Pro. It has a significantly large 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unlike the regular P30, the display edges will be tapered to the sides, similar to the ones seen in the Mate 20 Pro. Like the regular variant, it also will have an in-display fingerprint scanner with face unlock technology.

    The Huawei P30 Pro runs on the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset, which has an Octa-core Cortex CPU and a Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a quad rear camera module comprising of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 40MP primary sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 20MP ultra-wide sensor, a third f/3.4 aperture equipped 8MP periscopic telephoto lens with an f/3.4 aperture and a fourth ToF (Time of flight) sensor. The periscopic lens provides lossless 5x zoom capability, which is the highest amongst any smartphones right now. For selfies, there is a 32MP front camera housed in the notch up front. The P30 Pro packs 8GB of RAM and an option of either 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of internal storage.

    The P30 Pro is powered by a massive 4,200 mAh battery, which utilizes Huawei’s 40W SuperCharge Wired Charging. The device also supports Reverse wireless charging. Moreover, it is also IP68 dust and water resistant. 

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Beats Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Earbuds Launched

    As mentioned above, the pricing of the Huawei P30 Pro will be revealed on the 9th of April. It was launched in Europe at a price of € 999 (Rs 77,800) for the version with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB of onboard memory was priced at € 1099 (Rs 85,600); whereas the top end model with 8GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage was priced at € 1249 (Rs 97,300). The Indian pricing of the smartphone is expected to be similar to its European counterpart. 

  • Design And Features Of The OnePlus 7 Revealed Via Casemaker

    Design And Features Of The OnePlus 7 Revealed Via Casemaker

    OnePlus is soon expected to launch its latest flagship smartphone for 2019, the OnePlus 7 which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from last year. The upcoming smartphone has leaked on numerous instances which claimed it will be a worthy upgrade to its predecessor. Freshly, the HD renders of the device have leaked on Twitter which supposedly were created by a case maker for the handset. 

    OnePlus 7 Design and Features

     

    The front of the OnePlus 7 has an appealing design with a large screen display that has minimal bezels on all four sides. Unlike its predecessors, the upcoming smartphone has a pop up selfie camera instead of a water drop notch. The right side of the smartphone is occupied by the power button and the silent switch while the left side is occupied by the volume rockers.

    According to the leak, the bottom of the OnePlus 7 houses the USB Type-C port, microphone pinhole, loudspeaker grille. The top of the smartphone houses another microphone pinhole and the hardware for the pop up selfie camera. The rear of the alleged OnePlus 7 harbours a triple camera setup and the LED flash. According to a past leak the smarpthone will feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present on devices like the Galaxy S10 lineup. Like the OnePlus 6T, the upcoming smartphone is also expected to have an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

    Launch Date and Price

    Also Read: Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    The precise launch date of the OnePlus 7 is currently unavailable, however, it is reported to be launched before the Q2 of 2019 ends. The exact price of the upcoming smartphone will be revealed at the time of its official announcement. Though, going by the companies pricing for previous handsets, its base variant will be priced under Rs 40k. 

     

  • Beats Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Earbuds Launched

    Beats Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Earbuds Launched

    After much speculations and leaks, Apple’s Beats division, known for creating premium audio products has launched the Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds. The device is the first pair of true wireless earphones from the company. Interestingly, the earbuds will compete with the newest AirPods, which also belongs to Apple. The latest true wireless earbuds from Beats, the Powerbeats Pro are the wire-free variant of the company’s Powerbeats 3 wireless earphones. The company claims the latest earbuds are an upgrade over its predecessor in terms of sound and connectivity.

    Beats Powerbeats Pro

    The Beats Powerbeats Pro feature adjustable, secure fit ear hooks on each earbud and have Class 1 Bluetooth for faster connection speed and a longer range. Like the newest AirPods, the newly launched earbuds also have the Apple H1 chip which provide for seamless connectivity with the iPhone, iPad and MacBooks. The Powerbeats Pro also supports hands-free “Hey Siri” command to summon the digital voice assistant on iOS devices.

    Beats claims the Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds have a battery life of 9 hours on a single charge. The charging case of the wireless earphones has an additional battery life of 24 hours which can be replenished via a lightning port. Furthermore, the company claims that a 5-minute charge is enough for a 1.5 hour listening time on the device. Notably, sensors on each earbud are capable of detecting when they’re taken out of one’s ears and automatically pause the music when done so. The music resumes playing when they’re plugged back inside the ear. Unfortunately, there is no support for wireless charging, which was freshly added on the new AirPods. 

    Pricing & Availability

    Also read: Renders Of An Unknown Motorola Smartphone With Quad-Rear Cameras Leaked

    The Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds have been launched at a price of US$ 249.95 (Rs. 17,700). They will be available in the US starting in the month of May. The earphones will be available in four colours, namely Black, Ivory, Navy and Moss.

  • Oppo Patents Innovative Smartphones With Pop-Up Display & Side-Sliding Display

    Oppo Patents Innovative Smartphones With Pop-Up Display & Side-Sliding Display

    In an era where innovations are happening faster than any of us can fathom, Oppo is trying out an entirely different concept for its future smartphones. While this may initially seem non-significant to some people, Oppo might have something special in store here. The Chinese technology company has patented two mobile phone models, and no, they are not any sort of foldable devices. 

    About The Patent

    WIPO (World Intelectual Property Organization) published the patent on January 29, 2019. The patent originated from Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications, and it contained information regarding an “Electronic Device with a display panel”. The company that introduced one of the first pop-up camera modules in the market has now patented two new designs, one of which is a pop-up display design. That is right, the smartphone has a second display that pops out of the primary display. It may seem like an idea that no one has thought of previously, but Oppo has already put it on paper. And the design may have some really helpful functionalities.

    Pop-Up Display Smartphone

    The first design is that of a pop-up display, and it is very similar to a pop-up camera’s mechanism, except the fact that instead of a camera, a screen pops out. Obviously, the second display is much slimmer and narrower than the main display of the device, and for the same reason, it has almost one-third the height of the primary display. Seemingly, a telescopic mechanism helps the second narrower display to pop out of the device. Where some people may argue that it is a useless feature, it may actually be beneficial for those who multitask a lot and use the keyboard in the portrait mode.

    Side-Sliding Display Smartphone

    The second design is also aesthetically pleasing. As per images, the screen does not pop up from the top, instead, a second screen slides towards the left using a guide rail mechanism. This design may remind a lot of users of the HTC Desire Z device, which was released in September 2010, almost a decade ago. The design was very convenient for people who were used to conventional QWERTY typing at that time. Now, when QWERTY keyboards are literally the standard, slider phones may make a comeback soon, albeit without the physical buttons.

    Also Read: Samsung Registers “Triple Intellicam” Trademark, May Debut With The Galaxy A90

    Both the patented designs house the camera module and the earpiece in the top bezel, which is seemingly very narrow. The notchless design seen in the patent images is very pleasing to look at. Furthermore, Oppo is also planning to unveil its Reno Series of smartphones in April 2019. It is interesting to see how Oppo is targeting premium mid-range devices with smartphones that have innovative and impressive features.

  • Renders Of An Unknown Motorola Smartphone With Quad-Rear Cameras Leaked

    Renders Of An Unknown Motorola Smartphone With Quad-Rear Cameras Leaked

    Motorola launched the last smartphone in the Moto X series, the Moto X4 back in the year 2017. Since then, there were reports the company is pushing the lineup off the edge and will focus on the Moto Z series. Fresh leaks of an unknown Motorola device with an all-new design have leaked online. It is speculated that this smartphone is the next handset in the Moto X lineup and might be called the Moto X5.

    Design & Features

    The unknown smartphone from Motorola, as mentioned above, will sport a new design from the company. Renders reveal the device will have a glass sandwich design with a brushed accent on the back. Sources claim it will have a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a FullHD+ resolution. Like the Moto G7, it is a waterdrop notch and a Motorola branding on the chin. For biometrics and security, the handset will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

    The leaked renders reveal that the smartphone will have a quad-rear camera setup, a first for Motorola. While the details about the optics aren’t known, the images reveal one of the sensors will be a 48MP one. A single front-facing camera will also be housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. To accommodate the lenses, there is a hefty camera bump on the back of the smartphone. While details about the processor inside the device are unclear, it is expected to run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC as it will be a flagship smartphone.

    Also read: Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    The renders also reveal that the upcoming Motorola flagship smartphone will retain a headphone jack and use a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. For sound output, the company has surprisingly provided the speaker grille on the top of the device. While the company hasn’t made any announcements regarding the handset, it is expected to be made official in a few weeks.

  • Samsung Registers “Triple Intellicam” Trademark, May Debut With The Galaxy A90

    Samsung Registers “Triple Intellicam” Trademark, May Debut With The Galaxy A90

    Samsung has been on a smartphone launching frenzy in the year 2019, as it has unveiled some really competitive handsets in the market so far. The Korean Technology company is planning to release yet another premium mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A90 which is expected to launch at an event in April. A trademark filing which was spotted at EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) reveals that the smartphone may have the “Triple Intellicam” feature, which will drastically change how lighting conditions affect photographs.

    What Is Intellicam?

    “Intellicam” was a term that was first associated with the Galaxy A8 Star, which was released in June 2018. The A8 Star was the first Galaxy device that had a “Dual Intellicam”, which automatically adapted its settings as per the lighting conditions, enabling the user to capture well-lit images. Consequently, the “Triple Intellicam” is expected to function on the same lines of the “Dual Intellicam” with enhanced capabilities.

    Samsung has always been innovative from the perspective of smartphone cameras, and the company is not looking to disappoint here. “Triple Intellicam” may use AI optimization to capture images in low light and very high light, just like Scene Optimizer in Samsung’s high-end devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S10. Furthermore, the company is also expected to incorporate a pop-up camera in the upcoming device.

    Expected Specifications And Availability

    The Galaxy A90 is speculated to be the first phone from the company without any punch hole cutout or a notch of any sorts. Moreover, this may lead to a bezel-free screen on the smartphone, and taking into account the aforementioned pop-up camera, this may actually be a stark reality. The Galaxy A90 is expected to sport an 11 nm based Snapdragon 7150 SoC, and even though very little is known about the chipset itself, it will provide enhanced support for AI, gaming and camera.

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A20e Certified Through FCC, Launch Imminent

    Under the hood, the Galaxy A90 is speculated to pack 8GB of RAM and 256GB of Internal Storage for the top variant. Other rumoured features include a 48MP primary camera with an ultrawide sensor and telephoto lens. Additionally, the A90 may have a 32MP front camera. Moreover, the device may have support for 25W fast charging. The device is expected to be priced in the sub 30k segment, and as mentioned before, it will be unveiled in April 2019.

     

  • Apple Slashes Prices Of The iPhone XR For A Limited Period

    Apple Slashes Prices Of The iPhone XR For A Limited Period

    Apple launched the current generation of iPhones at an event in September last year. The devices launched include the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. While the former two were the pair of flagship smartphones from the company, the latter created more buzz. Mainly because it was a more affordable, slightly specced down variant of its elder siblings. In a bid to attract more buyers, the company has discounted the price of the iPhone XR for a limited time period.

    iPhone XR: Price & Availability

    In the promotional offer, Apple has partnered with HDFC Bank to provide a reduced price on the iPhone XR. Under this scheme, the 64GB variant of the smartphone will cost Rs. 59,900 down from Rs. 76,900 earlier. The 128GB version will retail for Rs. 64,900, dropping from Rs. 81,900. The model with 256GB of storage, which was earlier priced at Rs. 91,900, will cost Rs. 74,900 under the promotion. Apple has announced this offer will be applicable only for a limited time and will go into effect starting the 5th of April. Customers of HDFC Bank can also avail a 10 percent cashback on the smartphone.

    iPhone XR

    The iPhone XR is the most affordable smartphone from Apple in the latest iPhone series. It features an all-glass design on the front and the back with an aluminium chassis to provide rigidity. The device sports a 6.1 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1792 x 828 px. For biometrics and security, the handset uses FaceID, the company signature security technology for mobile devices.

    The iPhone XR runs on the Apple A12 Bionic Processor which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The device has a four-core GPU that is 50% faster than the A11 chip from 2018. In terms of optics, The smartphone has an f/1.8 aperture equipped single 12 MP wide-angle camera. For selfies, there is a 7 MP camera sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device is available with 3GB of RAM and the following three storage variants.

    • 64GB ROM
    • 128GB ROM
    • 256GB ROM

    Also read: Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    The iPhone XR is powered by a 2942 mAh battery and is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance. The smartphone is available in 5 colours, namely Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, and White.

  • Redmi Pro 2 Leaks With Snapdragon 855 SoC And Pop Up Selfie Camera

    Redmi Pro 2 Leaks With Snapdragon 855 SoC And Pop Up Selfie Camera

    Earlier this year, Redmi parted itself from Xiaomi to turn into an entirely independent brand. The first smartphones launched by the newly separated brand include the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro which have received favourable reviews globally. The company has been long rumoured to launch a flagship level smartphone with the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Key details about the upcoming device have leaked on the Chinese social media website, Weibo which states the handset will carry the Redmi Pro 2 moniker. 

    Redmi Pro 2 Features

    According to the leak, the Redmi Pro 2 will have a similar design language to its younger siblings, the Redmi Note 7 and the Note 7 Pro. The leak exhibits a smartphone with a high screen to body ratio and gradient style back. Noteworthy, the smartphone does not feature a notch on top of the display instead it has a popup selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro. Unlike the previously launched Redmi smartphones, the upcoming handset features a triple rear camera setup. The leak states that out of the three rear facing cameras, one is a 48 MP sensor.

     
    Vivo V15 Pro With Pop Up Camera

    Another significant feature that the Redmi 2 Pro is reported to have is an in-display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming the industry standard amongst flagship devices. As previously mentioned, the smartphone will be kitted with the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using a 7nm fabrication process. This makes the chipset highly power efficient resulting in a longer battery backup. Other details including the screen size, battery capacity and connectivity options will only be revealed once the handset is officially announced.

    Credibility of the Leak And Launch Date

    As the leak comes from a public source, its credibility is hard to assess. However, Xiaomi’s co-founder, Lei Jun was previously spotted next to an unfamiliar smartphone which is alleged to be the Redmi 2 Pro. Notably, the aforementioned device looks similar to the one from the freshly leaked poster. Hence, the leak has high plausibility of turning out true.

    Also Read: Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    Unfortunately, the launch date of the smartphone is currently unavailable and we will have patiently until the company makes a public announcement about it. 

  • Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    Mi Fan Festival 2019: Here Are The Top Deals On Xiaomi Products

    Xiaomi is undoubtedly one of the most well-known names when it is about affordable electronic products. The company has freshly announced that it will be hosting the Mi Fan Festival for the year 2019. The sale will be conducted from today, the 4th to the 6th of April. During the time period, the company will be offering a few of its products at a discounted price. Here are all the top deals available during the Mi Fan Festival Sale 2019.

    Redmi 6 Pro

    The Redmi 6 Pro, launched last year has been discounted by up to Rs. 3,500 from its MRP. During the sale, the smartphone will be available at a price of Rs. 7,999 for the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The version with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard memory will be available at a price of Rs. 9,999. 

    To recall, the Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.8-inch display with a notch. In terms of performance, the smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor. A 4000mAh battery powers the device and the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, the Redmi 6 Pro has a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup and a 5MP camera for selfies.

    Mi A2

    The Xiaomi Mi A2 is the second smartphone from the company and is the successor to the Mi A1. During the Mi Fan Festival, it will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 11,999 for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is priced at Rs 15,999. Buying the device from Amazon will also get the users an extra Rs. 2,000 on exchanging their old smartphone.

    Xiaomi Mi A2

    To recollect, the Mi A2 has a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 660 Octa-core SoC. It is powered by a 3010mAh battery which supports fast charging. As mentioned before, the Mi A2 is Android One certified which implies that it has a clean, stock UI atop Android 9 Pie. For optics, there is a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP and a 20MP sensor. The front facing camera is a 20MP sensor. 

    Redmi Y2

    The selfie focussed smartphone from Xiaomi, the Redmi Y2 also will be available at a reduced price in the sale. It will start at Rs 7,999 for the version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard memory has been priced at Rs. 9,999 for a limited time. This makes the smartphone available at a discount of Rs. 3,500 from its MRP.

    The Redmi Y2 is the successor to the Redmi Y1 and features a 5.99-inch display with HD+ resolution. It runs on the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset and is powered by a 3080mAh battery. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, there is a dual 12MP + 5MP camera set up at the back while a 16MP sensor is responsible for selfies.

    Redmi Note 5 Pro

    The Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched last year and still remains a good buy for anyone looking for a smartphone with competitive specifications at an affordable price. During the Mi Fan Festival 2019, it will be discounted up to Rs. 6,000 from its MRP. The version with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 10,999. The variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard memory will be available for Rs. 11,999 for a limited time.

    To recall, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch display with an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC and is powered by a 4000mAh battery. At the time of launch, it has Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box but has since been updated to Android 8 Oreo. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. For selfies, there is a 20MP front camera housed above the display.

    Xiaomi Smart TVs

    During the Mi Fan Festival 2019, Xiaomi is also heavily discounting its range of smart TVs. The 55-inch UHD Android TV will be available at a special price of Rs. 45,999. During the sale, the 42-inch and the 32-inch Android TVs will also be available to purchase at a price of Rs. 29,999 and Rs. 12,999 respectively.

    Other Xiaomi Products

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    Xiaomi is also making other items like Mi Powerbanks, Mi headphones, speakers and the Mi Soundbar available for the Mi Fan Festival 2019. While the range of power banks start from Rs. 899, the audio products from the company will start from Rs. 399. The Mi TV soundbar is priced at Rs 4,999.

  • ASUS ZenFone 6 With Snapdragon 855 Leaks On AnTuTu

    ASUS ZenFone 6 With Snapdragon 855 Leaks On AnTuTu

    ASUS unveiled the ZenFone 5 and the ZenFone 5Z smartphones in Q1 of last year. Both the devices had worthy features and carried an aggressive price tag in comparison to their competitors. The former was targeted towards the mid-range segment while the latter was targetted towards the flagship segment of smartphones. An Unreleased ASUS smartphone has been spotted on the popular benchmarking website, AnTuTu; which is alleged to be of the ZenFone 6. The specifications of the preceding smartphone suggest that it will be a flagship smartphone. Noteworthy, it also hints towards the fact that the company might not release a ‘Z’ variant flagship, unlike last year. 

    Zenfone 6 AnTuTu

    As mentioned before, a listing of an ASUS smartphone with model number I01WD was uploaded on AnTuTu on the 3rd of April. The aforementioned smartphone is alleged to be the ZenFone 6. The listing exposes that the handset runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS and features the Snapdragon 855.

    Specifications, Expected Launch Date And Availability

    It is known that the aforementioned chipset is one of the best SoCs in the market as of now. The alleged ZenFone 6 registers an impressive score of 363172 points on AnTuTu. According to the listing, it is packed with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. However, Asus is also expected to launch the upcoming smartphone in other storage variants as well. Other specifications include the display resolution (which is 2340 x 1080 px) and the GPU, which is the Adreno 640. Other specifications will only be made available once the company officially reveals them.

    Also Read: Nokia 8.1 Plus Renders Leak, Revealing Triple Rear Cameras

    The ZenFone 6 will launch on the 16th of May in Spain which will soon be followed by an India launch. The price of the upcoming smartphone is currently under wraps, however, going by the pricing of its predecessor, its entry-level variant will be priced under Rs 30,000 in India.

     

  • Samsung Galaxy A20e Certified Through FCC, Launch Imminent

    Samsung Galaxy A20e Certified Through FCC, Launch Imminent

    Samsung tried to rethink its budget smartphone strategy with the current devices in the form of the new Galaxy M and Galaxy A lineup. Similar to their Chinese competitors, these handsets offer competitive specifications at a lucrative price. Fresh leaks have revealed a new smartphone in the Galaxy A lineup. Called the Galaxy A20e, it was spotted when it got certified through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

    Galaxy A20e

    The Samsung Galaxy A20e has been leaked countless times over the last few weeks. It will sit between the Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A20. Leaked design of the smartphone suggests it will look similar to the latter announced a while ago. The device measures 147.4 x 69.7mm and is expected to have a 6.2-inch display; with an Infinity V notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the device will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology. As the handset sports an ‘e’ moniker in the name, it is expected to be a specced down variant of the Galaxy A20, like the Galaxy S10e. However, it could just be a country-specific variant of its sibling.

    The Galaxy A20e is expected to run on the Exynos 7884 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU. This is the same processor also used in the Galaxy A20. Leaked images reveal the device has a dual rear camera setup, details of which are unknown as of now. For selfies, a 5MP camera is also expected to be housed in the Infinity V notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone might pack 2GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage. 

    Price and Availability

    Also read: Nokia 8.1 Plus Renders Leak, Revealing Triple Rear Cameras

    The certification of the Galaxy A20e by the FCC suggests the launch of the smartphone is imminent. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding what the device will cost. But considering that Samsung has been pretty aggressive in pricing its products lately; it may be priced at Rs 11,990 in India.

  • Google Duplex Rolling Out To Non-Pixel Devices In The US

    Google Duplex Rolling Out To Non-Pixel Devices In The US

    When Google first announced Duplex in the year 2018, it created ripples amongst its fans and consumers. The service was announced to ease up things that usually eat up a huge chunk of time. But when Google announced that the feature will be exclusive to Pixel devices, the fanfare died a bit. The technology is directed towards completing specific tasks, such as scheduling certain types of appointments, and quite naturally, a lot of concerns surrounded Google Duplex. Now, as per reports, the feature is making its way to non-Pixel devices as well. 

    What Is Google Duplex?

    Google Duplex is basically a part of the Google Assistant, and it can facilitate users to save some time from their schedules. For instance, if a user wants to book an appointment at a salon for the next day, he/she can just tell Google Assistant to do the same. After confirming all the details, the assistant will ring up the salon and have a normal, “human-sounding” conversation with the authority in charge and book an appointment for the user.

    When Pixel 3 was first launched, the Duplex service was available only for limited people and could only be availed in four select cities. However, in the month of March 2019, the company announced that Duplex will be available in 47 states. Moreover, Google also stated that Duplex will be rolled out to other Android and iOS devices as well. Sources report that Google Duplex is already rolling out to other devices such as the Galaxy S10+

    Why Did Google Change Its Mind?

    Also Read: Google’s SVP Teases Unreleased Smartphone, May Be The Pixel 3a

    This may be an indication that Google wants its functionality to be extended to a wide variety of devices for the sole reason of getting Duplex the attention it deserves. The service has already proven its worth when it came to making quick reservations and appointments. Although an integration like this won’t be very viable in India as of now, users can expect Google to work something out in the upcoming years.

     

  • Nokia 8.1 Plus Renders Leak, Revealing Triple Rear Cameras

    Nokia 8.1 Plus Renders Leak, Revealing Triple Rear Cameras

    HMD Global owned Nokia Mobile freshly launched the Nokia X71 in Taiwan. While the smartphone was speculated to be launched as the Nokia 8.1 Plus globally, the latest leaks suggest otherwise. A website has revealed the design of the alleged Nokia 8.1 Plus which suggests a disparate smartphone from the X71 in terms of design. As the name suggests, the upcoming smartphone will be the successor to the Nokia 8.1 which was launched last year.

    Nokia 8.1 Plus

    The Nokia 8.1 Plus has been leaked on multiple occasions in the form of renders, user manuals and finally on Chinese regulatory website TENNA. The images revealed show a differently designed smartphone from the Nokia X71. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis. Front of the handset is dominated by the display which is expected to be a 6.4-inch panel with FullHD+ resolution. To attain a high screen to body ratio, the company has used a punch hole cutout on the top left of the display. For biometrics and security, the Nokia 8.1 Plus has been revealed to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

    Under the hood, the Nokia 8.1 Plus is expected to run on the 10nm Snapdragon 712 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. The selfie camera, expected to be a 16MP sensor housed in the punch hole cutout on the top of the display. For memory and storage, the Nokia 8.1 Plus will reportedly launch with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

    The user manual of the Nokia 8.1 Plus reveals the smartphone will have a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. The images also reveal it will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack and will support dual SIM via the Hybrid SIM card slot. Like all the global variants of Nokia handsets, the 8.1 Plus might also run on Android 9 Pie with Android One certification on board. This means that it will run a clean version of AndroidOS with guaranteed software updates for at least two years.

    Pricing & Availability

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    The leaked renders and user manual of the Nokia 8.1 Plus insinuate that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding the price of the device. But reports claim it will be priced around Rs. 29,999 in India.

  • Google’s SVP Teases Unreleased Smartphone, May Be The Pixel 3a

    Google’s SVP Teases Unreleased Smartphone, May Be The Pixel 3a

    With the shroud of mystery surrounding Google’s upcoming devices, rumours and leaks have revealed a lot of information regarding them. Reportedly, the company is planning to launch less feature rich variants of the Pixel 3 Series, which are alleged to be the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL . Both the aforementioned smartphones are expected to be launched in the month of May. On March 30, 2019, Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google’s Senior Vice President of Android teased images from an unreleased phone on Twitter, which indicates that the company is in deed planning to unveil the new smartphones soon.

    As per the post, the SVP clicked some images of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard’s Office (Founders of HP) with a phone that is “unreleased”, and therefore, wasn’t mentioned in the post. Even though fans and customers have a pretty good idea regarding the device, nothing can be said for sure until the Company makes an official announcement. However, the smartphones may make an appearance on Google’s IO 2019 conference, which is scheduled from May 7 to May 9 in California.

    Expected Specifications

    The toned down Pixel devices are expected to be launched without a notch, especially after Pixel 3 received its fair share of negative reviews regarding the notch. Where the Pixel 3 devices sported metal and glass bodies, the Pixel 3a series are expected to be made out of Polycarbonate plastic in order to reduce the price point of the smartphones. Furthermore, the devices may feature the Snapdragon 670 or 710 SoC and a toned down display from the Pixel 3 and 3XL.

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    The Pixel 3a series may have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for the base variants. The devices are expected to sport an OLED display with Full HD+ resolution. It will be interesting to see how Google works with the camera on the devices, however, it is speculated that both the devices will feature a 12MP rear camera with an 8MP front camera. The Pixel smartphones may also include a 3.5mm headphone jack. Exact pricing of the devices is unknown yet, but they are likely to be priced under US$ 450 and US$ 550 for the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL respectively.

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