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  • Xiaomi’s Foldable Phone Will Launch Q2 For Half Price Of The Galaxy Fold

    Xiaomi’s Foldable Phone Will Launch Q2 For Half Price Of The Galaxy Fold

    Foldable phones are all the rage in 2019. And even before Samsung could show off their first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, many devices were teased and one was even on display at the CES 2019. 

    Xiaomi was one such company that released a video showcasing their version of the foldable phone. Xiaomi not only showed off a working prototype of the device but also showed that the phone worked well and was relatively easy to use and fold up.

    The Samsung Galaxy Fold became the first device to be launched by the electronics giant, and with that, the company officially opened the market to potential competition. Samsung’s foldable phone was soon followed by Huawei Mate X which also showed a new falcon wing design and a more premium price bracket. Samsung wants to retail the Galaxy Fold for US$ 1980 while Huawei Mate X was launched for US$ 2600.

    Investors in Xiaomi’s supply chain reveal that the Chinese electronics company will launch their foldable phone as soon as the end of April or early June. Xiaomi will hold a separate event in China which will be a global launch of the product followed by several localised launches in its important markets.

    Our source also reveals that Xiaomi plans to sell the Foldable device at a US$ 999 price mark. Which will make it the cheapest foldable smartphone. Xiaomi will also bring the phone to Europe for €999 and to India for Rs.74999.

    If Xiaomi manages to launch the Foldable Mi device at such an aggressive price it will surely be able to gather some attention for the product.

    Part of the reason Xiaomi will manage this low pricing is the display. While Samsung and Huawei are using higher quality OLED panels manufactured by Samsung and BOE display. Xiaomi will use Visionox Technology OLED displays. Visionox has developed the foldable displays as per Xiaomi’s requirements. Xiaomi has also funded development and manufacturing resource infrastructure costs for Visionox Technology to be able to develop this display. The company recently filed a patent for the foldable display.

    If Xiaomi manages to launch the Mi Fold / Flex at the above price, it will surely generate enough excitement to warrant sales for the phone. The smartphone will continue to have flagship specifications including the Snapdragon 855 chipset and 8GB to 10GB of RAM.

  • OnePlus 7 Listed Online Confirming Price & Specifications

    OnePlus 7 Listed Online Confirming Price & Specifications

    OnePlus is expected to launch its newest flagship, the OnePlus 7 in a few months. The smartphone is expected to be a significant change over its predecessor, the OnePlus 6T in terms of design and specifications. A fresh listing on Chinese E-commerce website Gizbot has leaked the price and specifications of the upcoming device. This news arrives after the renders of the OnePlus 7 were leaked online a few days ago.

    OnePlus 7 Specifications

    According to the listing, the OnePlus 7 has a glass on the back and the front with minimal bezels around the display. It has a 6.5 inch Super AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. Unlike its predecessor, the upcoming device does not have a notch and it rather has a pop-up selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro. The smartphone has an in-display fingerprint scanner which has been carried forward from the OnePlus 6T.

     

    Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, 20MP secondary sensor, and a third 5MP sensor. For selfies, the device has a 16MP camera hidden in the pop-up mechanism on the top of the device. For memory and storage, the OnePlus 7 will be available in the following variants:

    • 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
    • 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
    • 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM

    The OnePlus 7 will be powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. It will run on the company’s OxygenOS 9 which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. Although the listing has leaked most of the upcoming smartphone’s specifications, we will still have to wait for the company to confirm them aforementioned details. 

    Price & Launch

    Also read: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Marks Yet Another Significant Achievement

    The OnePlus 7 is expected to launch in the month of June and will be available for sale soon after. According to the listing, the smartphone will be priced starting US$ 569 (Rs. 40,000). The company is known for increasing the price of its devices with each iteration, so the news of a price hike might not arrive as a shock to the prospective buyers.

  • Huawei Mate X

    Huawei Mate X

    The Mate X is the first foldable smartphone from Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. The smartphone folds on the outside which is referred to as ‘Falcon Wing Design’ by the company. Noteworthy, the foldable smartphone is also 5G compatible which is the latest standard in communication technology. It has flagship grade specifications and is also the most expensive smartphone by Huawei. 

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  • SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Marks Yet Another Significant Achievement

    SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Marks Yet Another Significant Achievement

    SpaceX’s “test crew” aboard the Dragon Capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean on March 8, 7:15 pm IST (8:45 am EST) after spending almost a week at the ISS (International Space Station). The company has proven that its “Dragon” capsule can survive a full-fledged trip to space and back. The next step on the list is to send astronauts to space now that the capsule has proven its worth, the company states.

    The touchdown of the Dragon capsule was the last part of SpaceX’s Demonstration – 1 mission. The reason why the mission was of utmost importance is NASA’s upcoming Commercial Crew Program, under which the agency is planning to send NASA astronauts to a USA owned spacecraft. So, the SpaceX DM1 was basically a test run to prove that it is capable of space travel, and it struck off as “better than expected” as per SpaceX and NASA representatives.

    Liftoff And Docking

    The demonstration’s first step took place at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, where the capsule was placed on SpaceX’s very own Falcon 9 rocket. At 1:19 pm IST (2:49 am EST) on March 2, liftoff happened, and the  DM1 made its way towards the International Space Station. The Crew Dragon then auto-docked with a port on the station, something that had never been achieved by SpaceX previously.

    Undocking And Reentry

    Out of the three main stages of the mission, two were a complete success, which included the liftoff and the docking. The biggest challenge of the DM1 mission was the splashdown, which had to demonstrate that the capsule carrying cargo (and humans, in the future) can safely penetrate the earth’s atmosphere and land safely where it was intended to. At 1:02 pm IST (2:32 am EST), the Crew Dragon undocked from the ISS and started preparations for its descent to earth. The Crew Dragon ignited its thrusters for a period of 15 minutes to leave its orbit and began its descent to earth.

    The capsule exceeded the speed of sound while falling to the earth’s surface. After minutes of intense heating, the Crew dragon deployed four parachutes and gently “splashed down” in the Atlantic ocean, 200+ nautical miles away from the coast of Florida. SpaceX’s recovery boat, Go Searcher collected the capsule and will bring it back to the shore for further tests.

    Also Read: SpaceX Test Fires A Huge New Engine For Their Next Rocket

    The company will also perform another “Emergency Abort System” test, which is supposed to help save the onboard crew if anything goes wrong. The capsule would be fitted with external engines that can fire as soon as a failure is detected, taking the capsule away from the disintegrating rocket. As per reports, the Crew Dragon capsule will again be used for this mission, which is scheduled for April 2019. If everything goes as per expectations, a manned mission can be planned in 2019 itself, the company representatives stated. 

     

  • Reports Claim Apple’s AR Glasses Will Launch In 2020

    Reports Claim Apple’s AR Glasses Will Launch In 2020

    Apple showed off its ARKit at the company’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference in the year 2017. The new software development tool was able to run Augmented Reality (AR) apps without requiring any specific hardware for it. The company then unveiled the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X the same year with AR capabilities natively present in the smartphones. Fresh reports claim that Apple will launch AR Glasses in the year 2020. These may be released as an accessory for the iPhone.

    Apple AR Glasses

    Noted Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the company is working on a pair AR Glasses which may release in the year 2020 as an optional accessory for the iPhone. The analyst states that the anticipated device will take the role of a display which will wirelessly facilitate computing and networking from the iPhone. Augmented Reality is defined as “an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to add digital information on an image of something”. Reportedly the glasses will be lightweight and portable as they would use the computing power of the iPhone to process data. Unfortunately, this suggests that they won’t work independently and will be compatible will products from Apple’s ecosystem.

    Earlier reports about Apple AR headset alleged that the company is developing an all-new Operating System (OS) for it. It is rumoured to be called rOS which stands for reality Operating System. This OS is also expected to be featured in Apple’s Virtual Reality (VR) ventures, which are suspected to be under development. The Apple AR Glasses may go into production in the fourth quarter of this year or by the second quarter of the next year. 

    Also read: Facebook Messenger Bug Can Leak Sensitive User Information

    The idea of AR Glasses by a company as significant as Apple is expected to bolster the development of the technology substantially. Apple is usually marked as a leader in terms of technology trends which are later followed by other OEMs globally. Consequently, companies except Apple will also develop their variants of visionary technology.  

  • Facebook Messenger Bug Can Leak Sensitive User Information

    Facebook Messenger Bug Can Leak Sensitive User Information

    Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg posted his vision to eradicate the privacy concerns surrounding the social media website. In his article, he claimed that the company will focus on gaining the trust of its users and ensuring better product development. The social media company aims to achieve high privacy standards in the next few years while sticking to all necessary norms at the same time.

    About The Bug

    A report states that a bug in Facebook Messenger gave permission to websites to access users’ private data, including the people they have been exchanging messages with. It was reported by researchers that the vulnerability was in direct violation of the user-organization privacy policy since the data of the user wasn’t safe at all. Although the issue was reported to Facebook as per its Responsible Disclosure Program, the bug was mitigated via social media. As of now, the bug has been fixed by the company.

    Previous Privacy Concerns

    Also, as reported on March 5, users blamed Facebook for misusing their phone numbers. As per Facebook’s two-factor authentication, users had to sign up with their phone numbers, which were visible to advertisers. Consequently, a lot of users were being pestered by advertisements from sources they were not even familiar with.

    facebookAlso Read: Facebook Planning To Integrate Whatsapp, Messenger And Instagram

    It is still yet to be clear how Facebook will get rid of the multitude of bugs that are present in the social media website/app. The company states that it will achieve “Whatsapp-like” privacy and encryption in the upcoming months, but with the discovery of bugs almost every week, Facebook might need to step up its privacy checks.

     

  • New Motorola Patents Suggest Thinner Bezels On Future Devices

    New Motorola Patents Suggest Thinner Bezels On Future Devices

    Motorola launched the G7 series last month with an all-new design. The smartphones were first from the company to sport a waterdrop notch. In a fresh patent listing, the parent company of Motorola, Lenovo has filed for new designs that might make its way into future devices from the company.

    Motorola Patent Listing

    The patents were registered on the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) website on the 5th of March. These show the all-new designs Motorola is working on. All the designs show a waterdrop notch like the one last seen on the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus. But unlike G7 devices, some of the images show a smartphone with minimal or no chin. There is also a new, more trimmed notch size which will increase the screen to body ratio substantially. The camera placement on the devices seems to be the same as the current generation, two cameras placed horizontally with an LED Flash underneath. The fingerprint sensor seems to be located in the rear mounted Motorola Batwing logo.

    More images from the Motorola patent show different camera placements in the smartphones. There is a vertically aligned camera sensor which is reminiscent of the Moto One Power launched last year. The second image shows a horizontal dual camera placement, but unlike the G7 it is placed on the top left corner at the back of the device. The third variation shows a single camera sensor and what possibly could be a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor underneath it. This may be used to capture 3D and depth information. Below it there is a standard LED Flash followed by a fingerprint sensor.

    Also read: Best Wired Earphones In India Under Rs 1,000

    The designs discovered in the latest Motorola patent may make its way into the next generation of smartphones by the company. It is expected to announce the next generation of its flagship Moto Z device in a few months, which may end up exhibiting a few of the design characteristics.

  • Samsung Galaxy M30

    Samsung Galaxy M30

    The Samsung Galaxy M30 is flagship to the Galaxy M series. It is priced well and offers some really good features. The smartphone offers some class leading features such as a triple camera setup and a Super AMOLED display. It also has a massive 5000mAh battery which is rarely seen in the segment, making it a very competitive device.

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  • Best Wired Earphones In India Under Rs 1,000

    Best Wired Earphones In India Under Rs 1,000

    Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models in the year 2017. Since then, many more smartphone OEMs like Huawei, HTC and Sony have expelled the ill-fated headphone jack from their devices. But, the option of listening to music and managing calls from wired earphones is still very popular. Buying the perfect pair can be a daunting task because of the sheer number of options available today. To make the choice easier, we have combined the five best earphones available in the market today for under Rs 1,000. 

    Boat BassHeads 225

    Available in six colours and at an attractive price, the Boat BassHeads 225 are one of the best earphones available in the market for a price less than Rs 1,000. Each earbud has a polished metal housing and features tangle-free, flat cables. The silicone tips are interchangeable and there are different sizes available in the box, for an easy and comfortable fit. There is also a 10mm driver and an inline microphone and audio control button. Promising of good bass, the sound quality of the Boat earphones is great for the price and make them worthy of the asking price.

    Mi Basic Earphones

    The Mi Basic Earphones, like most Xiaomi products, have the culmination of great features at a jaw-droppingly low price point. The earphones have an aluminium alloy chamber and have an inline microphone with a single button for play/pause and picking up calls. The silicone tips are interchangeable and there are different sizes available in the box, for comfort. The body itself is angled for easier fit into the ear. They are available in two colours, Red and Black, and has a 10mm audio driver. The sound output is quite balanced, making them an ideal choice for the price.

    Sennheiser CX180 Street II

    The Sennheiser CX180 Street II were launched a few years ago, but continue to remain one of the best choices for anyone looking to buy earphones under Rs 1,000. They have a comfortable fit and feature a unique looking design. Unfortunately, there are no microphones or inline controls on the earphones. They do have changeable silicone ear tips in the box which makes for a better fit for most users. The sound quality is one of the best in the price range, with great vocals and a balanced bass and treble.

    JBL C100SI

    The company JBL is not unheard of when it is about audio equipment. Available in three colours, Black, White, Red, the JBL C100SI has a nimble design with a slight angle for a better fit. There are interchangeable silicone tips in the box for universal fit. The earphones have a microphone with in-line controls for music play/pause and to answer calls. The sound output is decent and makes it one of the best earphones for the price.

    House of Marley Smile Jamaica

    Not many people may have heard about the audio company House of Marley. The Smile Jamaica earphones are arguably the best looking ones of this list, complete with a wooden finish. They have a braided cable which makes them tangle-free to an extent. The silicone ear tips are replaceable for different ears and there is a microphone, in-line control button on the earphones. The sound quality of the headphones is balanced, with good bass, treble and vocals. The Smile Jamaica is one of the best choices for people looking for an earphone under Rs 1,000.

  • Best Smartphones To Enjoy PUBG Mobile In Every Price Bracket

    Best Smartphones To Enjoy PUBG Mobile In Every Price Bracket

    PUBG or Player Unknowns Battleground Mobile has become a global phenomenon in the mobile gaming industry. The game is undoubtedly entertaining and captivating. However in order to have an enjoyable PUBG experience, one must have a smartphone that is powerful and has a long battery life. We have compiled a list of top smartphones that churn out the maximum performance in different price brackets. 

    Under Rs 10,000- Redmi Note 7

    The Redmi Note 7 was first launched in the month of January in China and it turned a lot of heads due to its worthy specifications. The device has now been launched in India and is currently the only smartphone under Rs 10,000 which packs the Snapdragon 660 SoC. Due to its chipset, the device is capable of playing PUBG mobile on medium settings comfortably without any noticeable frame drops. It packs a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports 18 w fast charging.  Its 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM variant is available for Rs 9,999 which also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB. One notable drawback of the Redmi Note 7 is its plastic frame. Not much can be said about its sturdiness only time will tell how it fairs against day to day usage. 

    See Full Specs Here

    Click Here To Pre-book The Redmi Note 7

    Under Rs 15,000- Redmi Note 7 Pro

    As the name suggests, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is a beefed up variant of the Redmi Note 7. It made its global debut in India on the 7th of March. It is one of the first smartphones that is kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC. At a price of under Rs 15,000 it is currently the only device that has the aforementioned chipset. The Snapdragon 675 chipset is capable enough to run PUBG mobile at high graphics settings. It is praiseworthy that such an aggressively priced smartphone can manage to deliver this type of performance. Worth mentioning, the weak plastic frame issue cripples its way to the Redmi Note 7 Pro like its younger sibling. 

    See Full Specs Here

    Click Here To Pre-book The Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Under Rs 20,000 – Galaxy A50

    Samsung launched the Galaxy A50 along with the Galaxy A30 on the 28th of February in India. It is remarkable what Samsung has achieved with the newly launched device in terms of price and features. The device has a stunning 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display which also houses an On-display fingerprint sensor. The display is kitted with the Exynos 9610 SoC which is manufactured using 10 nm fabrication process. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging. Pleasantly, Samsung ships the device with a 15w fast charging. Due to the 10 nm chipset, it consumes less power, therefore, prolonging the battery backup. It has a triple rear camera setup which consists of 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP. The device is powerful enough to easily run PUBG mobile in high settings and simultaneously capture praiseworthy photographs and video.

    See Full Specs Here

    Under Rs 30,000 – Asus ZenFone 5Z

    Even though the Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched about a year ago, it is still a great value for money product. It is one of the few smartphones under Rs 30,000 that features the Snapdragon 845 chipset. In addition to the powerful chipset, it has a Full HD+ 6.2 inch display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery which supports 18 w fast charging. Running PUBG mobile on high settings is no big deal for the device and 8 GB of RAM is more than enough to deliver a lag-free experience. The device has 256 GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable upto 512 GB. This enormous inbuilt storage is another factor that makes it a lucrative option. 

    See Full Specs Here

    Click Here To Buy The Asus ZenFone 5Z

    Under Rs 50,000 – OnePlus 6T 

    OnePlus 6T has turned as a device that needs no introduction. Like the ZenFone 5Z it also has a Snapdragon 845 SoC. But, the device runs on the OxygenOS which is one of the best Android skins due to its fast animations and stock Android-like experience. A handful of praiseworthy features that the OnePlus 6T offers is a Super AMOLED display, 20W dash charge, and quick Android updates. Running PUBG is like a walk in the park for the OnePlus 6T accrediting to its specifications. The 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM variant is available at a price of Rs 45,999.

    See Full Specs Here

    Under Rs 80,000 – Samsung Galaxy S10+

    The Galaxy S10+ is one of the most exceptional smartphones of the year 2019. It is kitted with the Exynos 9820 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process making its highly power efficient. It has an edge-to-edge Super AMOLED display with QHD resolution and a pixel density of 522 ppi. It is powered by a large 4,100 mAh battery which supports billateral wireless charging. Bilateral wireless charging means it can both receive and transmit power, therefore, users can also charge their other wireless charging compatible devices. The Galaxy S10+ certainly delivers one of the best PUBG Mobile experience on any smartphone there is. The 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM variant of the Galaxy S10+ is currently available at a price of Rs 73,990.

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  • Black Shark 2 Gaming Phone To Launch On March 18

    Black Shark 2 Gaming Phone To Launch On March 18

    Xiaomi launched the gaming-centric Black Shark brand last year in a bid to capture the ever-growing market of smartphone gaming. For the delight of Indian consumers, the company has started its operations in the country and will soon launch its first device. All this while, it was also set to reveal the next flagship smartphone that would succeed last year’s Black Shark and Black Shark Helo. Xiaomi has confirmed that the Black Shark 2 will be launched on March 18 in an event in Beijing, China. 

    Black Shark 2 Specifications

    The Black Shark 2 was referenced as Black Shark Skywalker in a leaked Antutu listing. The listing also confirmed the key specifications of the device. It will feature a similar design to its predecessor, meaning a dark grey coloured panel with green lines running vertically along the back and the Black Shark logo in the middle. The smartphone is expected to have a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The leaked Antutu listing revealed a whopping score of 359,973 points. This score places it in the second place, below the company’s own flagship Mi 9 which has a score of 371,849 points.

    To achieve the high score on Antutu, the Black Shark 2 will pack top tier specs. Under the hood, it will run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The company previously confirmed that the device will feature a new form of cooling technology called Liquid Cool 3.0 to keep its temperature under check while running intensive applications. For memory and storage, the smartphone will be available in the following variants:

    • 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
    • 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
    • 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM

    The Black Shark 2 is expected to be powered by a 4000mAh battery like its predecessor and is confirmed by the company to support 27W fast charging. It will also be bundled with accessories for gaming which will launch alongside the smartphone.

    Price & Availability

    Also read: PUBG Mobile Banned In Cities Of Gujarat

    The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 will launch on March 18 and is expected to go on sale soon after in markets like Europe and China. As the company has now started operations in India, the device may be launched in the country a few months after its China launch.

    Unfortunately, the price of the device isn’t known yet, but it is expected to be priced around Rs 40,000 in India.

     

  • Gmail’s Smart Compose Feature Rolls Out To More Android Devices

    Gmail’s Smart Compose Feature Rolls Out To More Android Devices

    Gmail introduced the AI powered Smart Compose feature for the desktop version in the year 2018, and it was a convenient feature for users who were familiar with auto-prediction texts. In October 2018, the feature was made available on smartphones with the launch of the Google Pixel 3. At the time of its release, Google announced that the feature will be exclusive to Pixel devices. However, the update is now being rolled out for non-Pixel Android smartphones as well.

    About Smart Compose

    The Smart Compose feature was spotted in the Gmail app version 9.2.3. When a user clicks on the compose button, Gmail will prompt them regarding the new feature and familiarise them with the feature. Dependent on the users choice, it can be manually turned off from the applications setting menu. But instead of pestering the user, the feature is actually quite functional. Once the user starts typing a reply or a new message, the Smart Compose feature will suggest words or even complete sentences that will help the user to finish the message faster. 

    How It Works

    As per users, the desktop version of Gmail even recommends the names of the recipients whenever necessary. The Gmail Android App plays it safe and just helps users finish their sentences. Since this is AI-powered, the feature is likely to improve over time. For instance, if a user is typing “Will my shipment arrive-“, Smart Compose will automatically recommend “Will my shipment arrive tomorrow” or whatever is more relevant to the context of the conversation. Some users may find this to be unnecessary, but it can be very beneficial for others.

    Also Read: Google Launches Bolo App To Improve Children Literacy In India

    Google Keyboard uses a similar prediction technique, where it suggests words and phrases based on a user’s previous message history. As mentioned before, it’s a feature that is still under development and will undergo a considerable number of revamps before it is perfected for use in day-to-day life.

     

  • PUBG Mobile Banned In Cities Of Gujarat

    PUBG Mobile Banned In Cities Of Gujarat

    Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG is a household name these days. The game has been downloaded over 100 million times from the Google Play Store and the number keeps on growing. The game involves 100 online players who are dropped on a deserted island, and the last player to survive wins. Different strategies are used by players to remain alive on the battlefield. The game is free to play on all platforms, hence the game has developed a huge player base in a short period of time. But lately, various incidents are coming to light in regard to people being addicted to this game. 

    About The Ban

    On January 23 2019, Gujarat’s government wrote to the Central Government to impose a ban over the aforementioned game. On March 7, Rajkot Police Commissioner issued a notification to ban PUBG. As per the notice, the ban will be implemented from March 9 to April 30. If someone sees a person or a group of people playing PUBG, he/she can inform the police regarding their whereabouts and the associated authority will take necessary action. Furthermore, The Chairperson of Gujarat Child Rights Body sent a circular to the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) of all states to help keep PUBG addiction in check.

    Bans On Other Games

    PUBG was not the only game which was banned by the authorities. A similar ban was imposed on the “Momo Challenge”, which is a series of challenges that the user must complete in order to achieve victory and meet an imaginary character called “The Momo”. According to reports, the game involved self-harming acts that eventually led to suicide. Games that brainwash children and teenagers are not new since a similar game called “Blue Whale” gained popularity in 2017-18.

    Circulars were being distributed around schools since students started showing signs of addiction to the battle royale game. Some of them were performing poorly in academics. A number of extreme incidents were also reported across the country. For instance, a Delhi teenager committed suicide because his parents refused to buy him an expensive smartphone for playing PUBG. In March 2019, A 25 year old accidentally drank acid instead of water while he was hooked to the game, almost losing his life.

    Also Read: PUBG Mobile Zombie Survival Mode Is Live Now

    It is yet to be seen how and for how long the ban will be implemented. The government bodies are quite serious about this matter, so strict actions are expected to be taken in various states. 

     

     

  • Samsung Official UK Website Confirms Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 And Galaxy A20e

    Samsung Official UK Website Confirms Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 And Galaxy A20e

    Samsung launched a range of smartphones in the Galaxy A lineup last month. These devices include the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and the Galaxy A50. They were not just new launches for the company but also signified a change in product strategy in order to compete with the ever-increasing hold of Chinese OEMs in countries like India. A few days ago, unreleased Samsung smartphones which were alleged to be the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 and Galaxy A60 were hinted in leaks. Samsung’s UK website has confirmed the existence of the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 and the Galaxy A20e. The dedicated pages of the smartphones were listed on the aforementioned website.

    Samsung Galaxy A90

    The Galaxy A90 is expected to be the most premium device in the current A series of smartphones. While most details of it aren’t known yet, it is expected to feature a similar design to its siblings. The device was previously leaked to have a mechanical pop-up camera or a rotating mechanical camera to achieve a high screen to body ratio. If the latest smartphones are anything to go by, the Galaxy A90 will have a Super AMOLED display and will run on the OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. The company may use an entirely new type of Infinity Display on the handset. Like the last year’s Galaxy A9, it is also expected to have a quad-rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment.

    The Galaxy A90 will most likely have an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device may run on the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is manufactured using 10nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. For memory and storage, the smartphone may feature 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

    Samsung Galaxy A40

    Samsung Galaxy A40 will be an affordable offering from the company which will sit between the newly announced Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. Reports suggest that the smartphone will have a similar design to its siblings, complete with a polycarbonate body and a ‘glasstic’ back. The display will sport an Infinity-U, 6.2 inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Like the Galaxy A30, it will have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

    Under the hood, the Galaxy A40 is expected to run on the Exynos 7885 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G71 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will feature a dual rear camera setup. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

    Samsung Galaxy A20e

    The Samsung Galaxy A20e will be the most affordable device out of the three. The alphabet ‘e’ in the name suggests a lighter version of the regular Galaxy A20, as Samsung did the same with the Galaxy S10e and the Galaxy Tab S5e. It will be likely that the smartphone features the ‘Glasstic’ design on a polycarbonate back that the Galaxy A10 has. In terms of display, the device will have a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of HD+ and an Infinity-U notch on the top.

    The leaks hint that the Galaxy A20e will be the Android Go edition of the regular variant and thus feature Android Oreo Go edition out of the box. The smartphone will not have a fingerprint sensor and instead will rely on face unlock technology for quick access to the device. Under the hood, the device will run on the Exynos 7870 SoC. For memory and storage, the device is expected to pack in 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

    Price & Availability

    Also read: Is The Future Of Wearables With Or Without Smartphones?

    The leak by Samsung on their official website suggests that the launch of the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A40 and the Galaxy A20e is imminent. The devices may launch in the following months. Unfortunately, the pricing of the smartphones aren’t confirmed yet, but the Galaxy A90 is expected to start around Rs 29,999; the Galaxy A40 may cost Rs 17,999 and the Galaxy A20e is expected to be priced at Rs 6,999.

  • High-End iPhones To Be Soon Manufactured In India

    High-End iPhones To Be Soon Manufactured In India

    According to a fresh report, the IT ministry of India has authorised a contract manufacturer Wistron’s Rs 5,000 crore plan to manufacture high-end Apple devices in the country. This project marks a significant achievement for the government’s ‘Make In India’ movement which it has been promoting heavily. The initiative intends to make the country a hub of production as it will generate employment and boost the nation’s economy.

    As previously mentioned Wistron is a contract manufacturer for the Cupertino based technology giant, Apple. The company currently manufactures two older iPhone models in India which include iPhone SE and iPhone 6S. These devices are still expensive taking Indian wages into consideration. Noteworthy, they would be about 40% pricier if they were imported, due to the government tariffs. 

    The Indian IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that another contract manufacturer Foxconn had submitted an application for a Rs 2,500 crore project which will further increase the production of iPhones in India. He also added that the government is not unsettled by the added incentives that China is currently providing in order to maintain its position as a leader in electronics manufacturing. 

    Advantages Of Setting Factories In India

    The key advantages highlighted by the Indian minister to choose India over China for manufacturing are as follows:

    • India has a rapidly increasing skilled taskforce, therefore the difficulty to find workers is almost non-existent.  
    • The country is currently the fastest growing market for smartphones in the world. Hence, international companies must keep a close eye to maintain their lead against the competition.
    • Another vital factor that makes India a lucrative destination for setting up factories is English fluency. This is one factor where India clearly beats China as the population of Englis speaking workers is considerably low. 
    Which High-End Devices Will Be Manufactured In India?

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    It is not yet announced but the Wistron factory is expected to be used for manufacturing the iPhone 8 model. On the other hand, the Foxconn factory once approved and finalised will be used to manufacture units of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The high-end iPhones manufactured in India will be significantly cheaper. Therefore, the reduced price of Apple iPhones in India is likely to give its sales a massive boost. 

     

     

     

     

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