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Samsung Galaxy A80 India Launch Early Next Month With Aggressive Price

Samsung launched the Galaxy A80 and the Galaxy A70 smartphones at an event on the 10th of April. The former features a distinctive sliding, rotating camera setup which became the talk of the town soon after the announcement. Our sources have revealed that the innovative Galaxy A80 will soon launch in India which could be as soon as next month. Distribution partners in the company’s supply chain tell us the smartphone will be aggressively priced, possibly retailing around the Rs. 30,000 price bracket.

Samsung Galaxy A80

The Samsung Galaxy A80 features a modern and unique looking design. It has a ‘3D Glass’ design on the back giving it an attractive look and feel. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a ‘New Infinity’ 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. It has minimum bezels around the display with no obstructions like a notch or a hole-punch in view. Like the previously announced Galaxy A50, the device has an in-display fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the handset.

The Galaxy A80 runs on the newly announced 8nm Snapdragon 730G SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone, as mentioned above has an innovative sliding, rotating triple camera setup. This offers the device the capability of capturing images and videos from the front as well as the rear of the handset. The setup consists of an f/2.0 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP sensor and a 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor for capturing depth information. Talking about memory and storage, the Galaxy A80 has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy A80 smartphone is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports fast charging up to 25W. The device runs on the latest OneUI by Samsung on top of the current Android 9 Pie. It is available in three colour variants, namely Phantom Black, Angel Gold and Ghost White.

Pricing & Availability

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While the Galaxy A80 will be available for sale globally starting May 28, it may be launched sooner in India, according to our sources. It is also known that Samsung will price the smartphone under Rs. 40,000. The company may initially sell the device in limited quantities. This is because it is sceptical of the reception a smartphone with mechanical parts will receive. Noteworthy, similar handsets from Oppo and Vivo were not highly successful because of the presence of moving parts.

April 15, 2019
Honor Launches The 8A Pro With A Waterdrop Notch

Huawei’s subsidiary Honor has launched its latest smartphone in Russia. Named the Honor 8A Pro, it is the more premium version of the Honor 8A released in January this year. The smartphone is targeted towards the budget market, features a modern design and boasts of competitive features at an affordable price.

Honor 8A Pro

The newest smartphone from the company, the Honor 8A Pro measures 156.28 x 73.5 x 8.0mm and weighs 150g. Front of the smartphone is dominated by a 6.08 TFT LCD display with a resolution 1560 x 720 px. To attain maximum screen real estate, the company has used a waterdrop notch on the top of the display. For biometrics and securely unlocking the device, there is a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Honor 8A Pro is kitted with the 12nm Helio P35 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing snapper. For memory and storage, the device has 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It is further expandable by up to 512GB with the help of a microSD card.

The Honor 8A Pro is powered by 3020 mAh battery with fast charging support through a micro USB port. For connectivity, the smartphone has Dual nano-SIM, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. It runs on the company’s latest EMUI 9 on top of current Android 9 Pie and will be available in two colour variants namely Black and Blue.

Pricing & Availability

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The Honor 8A Pro is available to purchase starting April 12 in Russia. The smartphone carries the price tag of RUB 13,990 (Rs. 14,700). Unfortunately, the company has not provided any information regarding its launch date and price in India.

April 12, 2019
Huawei Launches The MateBook E 2019 With Snapdragon 850 SoC

Huawei has expanded its MateBook lineup of computing devices by launching the new MateBook E 2019. It is a 2-in-1 notebook which is capable of detaching itself from the keyboard to exist as a tablet device. The company promises constant, uninterrupted connectivity on the go thanks to its mobile chipset.

Huawei MateBook E

The Huawei MateBook E 2019 features a similar design to the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 launched last year. It features a 12 inch IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1440 px. The aspect ratio of the display is 3:2 with a viewing angle of 160 degrees. The keyboard that ships with the device is detachable, but unfortunately isn’t backlit. In terms of Operating System, the company ships the MateBook E 2019 with the latest Windows 10 Home Basic.

The MateBook E 2019 runs on the 10nm Snapdragon 850 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and uses the Adreno 630 GPU for graphics. It is the Snapdragon 845 processor which was seen in most flagship smartphones last year which is optimised for PCs. Using a mobile SoC allows for an always-connected interface for which the notebook has LTE support. In terms of optics, the MateBook E 2019 has a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera for video calls. For memory and storage, the computing device is available in 8GB of RAM and option of either 256GB or 512GB of UFS storage.

The MateBook E 2019 is powered by a 36.5 Wh battery which the company claims can last up to 10 hours on video playback. Other features of the notebook include a side mounted fingerprint scanner, support for Huawei’s M-Pen input and dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It will be available in two colours, namely Titanium Ash and Charm Sea Blue.

Pricing and Availability

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The Huawei MateBook E 2019 has been priced at CNY 3,999 (Rs. 41,200) for the version with 256GB storage. The variant with 512GB storage will cost CNY 4,999 (Rs. 51,500). While it is available to purchase in China starting today, the company hasn’t announced its global availability as of now.

April 12, 2019
Porsche Launches The New 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet In India

German automobile maker Porsche, known for its sports cars, has launched the 911 Carrera S and the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet in India. The vehicles have a new, more powerful six-cylinder petrol engines which deliver significant upgrades over their predecessor. The cars are available for pre-booking in the country starting today.

New Features

The biggest change in the new Porsche 911 as mentioned above includes a new engine. The turbocharged flat-six engine of the Carrera S and Carrera S Cabriolet produce an astounding 450 horsepower. Notably, this is an increase of 30 hp when compared to their previous generations. The 911 Carrera S takes 3.7 seconds to reach from the speeds of 0-100km/hr while the Carrera S Cabriolet takes 3.9 seconds. This makes them around 0.4 seconds faster than their predecessors. In terms of top speeds, the Carrera S has been measured at 308km/h (306km/hr for the soft top version).

In terms of design, the new Porsche 911 duo is reminiscent of their predecessors with a significantly wider wheel housing arch over the front and the rear wheels. Unlike the previous models, the rear end has a uniform width across the various models while the front side of the body has been made 45mm wider. Except for the front and rear sections, the entire outer shell of the vehicle is now made from aluminium. The interiors of the car have also been completely redesigned, with recessed instruments. Adjacent to the iconic central rev counter, two frameless displays provide information to the driver. The central screen measures 10.9-inch diagonally and allow for easy operation by the driver. The new seats reduce the weight of the Porsche 911 by 3 kg and offer better lateral support to the shoulders.

Additional features of the new Porsche 911 include increased stability, traction and balance while driving the sports cars. The new chassis design is provided by the in house developed Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The Cabriolet S has a new, lighter hydraulic roof drive which allows the convertible top to be opened and closed in 12 seconds respectively. The company claims it has developed the world’s first wet mode, which detects water on the road and warns the driver to set up the vehicle in the case by pushing a button or using the mode switch on the steering wheel. The vehicles can also be customised with an optional LED matrix headlights to increase the range and intensity of the light.

Pricing & Availability

The Porsche 911 Carrera S and Carrera S Cabriolet as mentioned above will be available to pre-order starting today. In terms of pricing, the former is priced at Rs. 1.82 Crores, while the latter costs Rs. 1.99 Crores in India.

April 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A20e With Infinity V Display Launched

Samsung, the largest smartphone OEM in the world, has been on a launching spree lately. The company has tried to completely reinvent its budget and mid-range segment with the current Galaxy A lineup. It has now freshly announced the Galaxy A20e budget smartphone in the series to target emerging markets. The device was launched on the 10th of April alongside the Galaxy A80, Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A40 smartphones. The Galaxy A20e features a new design language adopted by Samsung and offers humble specifications at a lucrative price.

Galaxy A20e

The Galaxy A20e features a polycarbonate body with a similar design language to the Galaxy A20 launched a few days ago. The device measures 147.2 x 69.5 x 8.3mm and has a 5.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. The front has minimal bezels all around the display with a small Infinity-V style waterdrop notch on top. The rear of the smartphone houses a fingerprint sensor which allows it to be unlocked securely. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A20e is kitted with the Exynos 7885 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali-G71 GPU. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 13MP sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP sensor and an LED flash. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone is available with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 512GB via the dedicated microSD slot.

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The Galaxy A20e is powered by a 3000mAh battery which supports 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB port. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI on top of the current Android 9 Pie. It will be available in two colour variants, namely Black and White. Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t announced the pricing and availability of the Galaxy A20e, but it is expected to cost Rs 8,990 when it arrives in India.

April 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A40 Launched, Octa Core CPU And 4 GB RAM In Tow

Korean electronics giant, Samsung has been on a smartphone launching frenzy lately. The company has populated its Galaxy A lineup with numerous smartphones which range from the budget segment to the premium segment. On the 10th of 2019, Samsung launched two premium smartphones, namely the Galaxy A70 and the Galaxy A80 at an event in Thailand. Later that evening, the company unveiled two other smartphones in the UK which include the Galaxy A40 and the A20e.

Galaxy A40 Design And Features

The newly launched Galaxy A40 is highly reminiscent of its siblings from the Galaxy A lineup. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.9 inch Super AMOLED display with Infinity U notch which houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP sensor. The rear panel of the handset is made out of glossy plastic which Samsung refers to as a ‘3D Glasstic’ design. The rear side of the smartphone harbours the company branding, oval shaped fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup.

The dual rear camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy A40 is comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor and an LED flash. In addition to the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, it also supports face unlock technology. The smartphone is powered by a 3,100 mAh battery which supports 15 w fast charging.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A40 features the Lassen O+ octa-core processor which has a clock speed of 1.8 GHz. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack, NFC, GPS and a bottom mounted Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer. The handset runs on Samsung’s One UI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

Galaxy A40 Price, Colours and Storage Variants

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The Samsung Galaxy A40 is available in four colour options which include Black, White, Coral and Blue. In terms of memory and storage, the handset has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 512 GB via the dedicated MicroSD slot. The handset is currently available in the UK at a price of € 250 (Rs 19,500) and is soon expected to debut in India.

April 11, 2019
Samsung Launches The Galaxy A80 With An Innovative Rotating Camera Setup

Samsung at an event in Bangkok, Thailand launched the Galaxy A80 smartphone. The device is the latest and the most premium entrant in the current Galaxy A lineup and was launched alongside the Galaxy A70. The Galaxy A80 sports many technological firsts for Samsung, including the design, display and the camera setup.

Galaxy A80

The Galaxy A80 features a modern and unique looking design for the company. It measures 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm and is made out of 3D Glass with a metal chassis. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a ‘New Infinity’ 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. There are minimal bezels around the display with no obstructions like a notch or a hole-punch in sight. For biometrics and security, the device has an in-display fingerprint sensor, like the Galaxy A50.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A80 is kitted with the freshly announced 8nm Snapdragon 730G SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. The processor has two cores clocked at 2.2Ghz and Six cores clocked at 1.8Ghz. The highlight of the smartphone is its unique camera setup. It has a slider rotating camera system to capture images and videos from the front as well as the rear of the handset. The setup consists of an f/2.0 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP sensor and a 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor for capturing the depth information. In terms of memory and storage, the Galaxy A80 will be available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

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The Galaxy A80 is powered by a 3700 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It runs on Samsung’s OneUI on top of latest Android 9 Pie. Unfortunately, the smartphone doesn’t support memory expansion. The device will be available in three colour variants, namely Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White. The Galaxy A80 will be available for sale starting May 28 but the company has not announced the pricing of the smartphone.

April 10, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70 With 6.7 Inch Display And 4500 mAh Battery Launched
Samsung is on a roll, with the Korean company expanding its Galaxy A lineup. The company unveiled the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 last month. Amidst rave reviews, Samsung’s new devices were looking to create a dent in the entry-to-mid level smartphone segment. On April 10, 2019, the company launched the much-anticipated Galaxy A70 at “A Galaxy Event” in Bangkok, Thailand. The device has innovative features and a modern design.

Galaxy A70 Specifications And Features

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50. It features a similar design to the A50 with a ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front is dominated by a huge 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. It has ultra-narrow bezels all around the display and an Infinity-U style notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the smartphone features an in-display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock technology.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 665 chipset which consists of the octa-core Kryo 260 CPU. Two of the eight cores are clocked at 2.0 GHz and the rest are clocked at 1.7 GHz. Regarding graphics, the SoC has the Adreno 610 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 with an aperture of f/2.2 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. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available in the following variants:
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Galaxy A70 is powered by a large 4500 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 512GB. The smartphone runs on Samsung’s OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. It is offered in four colours, namely Black, Blue, Coral and White.

Pricing & Availability

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The smartphone will be available for purchase April 26 onwards. The pricing of the device isn’t unveiled yet, however, Samsung is expected to make an announcement regarding the same very soon.
April 10, 2019
Canon Launches The EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR Camera

Amidst heavy rumours, Canon launched the new EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR on April 10, 2019. The company claims that the Rebel SL3 is its smallest and lightest DSLR so far. It offers almost similar specifications to the mirrorless EOS M50 but has some significant upgrades that give it an edge over its predecessors. Moreover, the DSLR is Canon’s first DSLR model to feature Dual Pixel Autofocus with eye detection during live-view shooting mode.

Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Features And Specifications

Weighing at 449 grams, the Rebel SL3 packs a DIGIC 8 Processor, along with a 3.0-inch touchscreen (that flips around for selfies or vlogging) and 4K video support. The camera features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C (Advanced Photo System Type-C) sensor, which is also used in Nikon and Sony DSLRs. Furthermore, the Rebel SL3 offers a 9AF point-optical system and spot focus feature, so that users can accurately select their subjects while capturing images.

The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 offers an on-sensor Dual-Pixel system, which may not be as efficient as the optical system, but still provides accurate eye-tracking Auto-Focus in 1080p videos considering the price of the budget DSLR camera. The SL3 also takes the spot for being the first Canon Rebel Series camera that can shoot in 4K resolution. A downside of the camera is the lack of sensor-based-in-body stabilization, which forces the Rebel SL3 to use Digital Image Stabilization. Moreover, the camera supports wireless image transfer via built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth across smartphones and tablets.

Photographers can utilize the Burst Shoot feature at a rate of 5fps. The DSLR has a native ISO range of up to 25,600 and an expanded ISO range of 51,200. In terms of the battery, Canon claims that the camera can shoot a total of 1,630 images on a single charge, and the number comes down to 350 shots with the Live View feature turned on. Talking of features, another nice addition to the camera feature list is the “smooth skin” mode, which enables the user to blur the background (similar to portrait mode in smartphones) without the presence of a fast lens.

Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Price And Availability

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The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 will be available by the end of April. The DSLR will be priced at US$ 599.99 (~ INR 41,500) for just the body, and US$ 749.99 (~ INR 51,900) for both the camera and the EF-S 18-55 f/4-5.6 IS lens. The camera is expected to go up against the Nikon D3500 and the Nikon D5300, which are priced at a lower point than the EOS Rebel SL3.

April 10, 2019
Qualcomm Launches Three New Snapdragon Chipsets For Mobile Devices

On April 9 2019, American technology company Qualcomm added three new chipsets to its mobile SoC lineup which include the Snapdragon 665, Snapdragon 730 and the Snapdragon 730G. The ‘G’ suffix in the newly launched chipset stands for ‘Gaming’, which means that the Snapdragon 730G is intended for gaming smartphones. Overall, the company claims that the aforementioned chipsets will primarily focus on Artificial Intelligence, Camera and Gaming.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665

The Snapdragon 665 chipset is the base model in the lineup unveiled on April 9, however, it has significant improvements over the Snapdragon 660. The new 11nm chipset comprises of an octa-core Kryo 260 CPU. Four cores of the aforementioned 8 cores are dedicated to performance, while the other cores enhance the efficiency of the device, the company claims. For graphics, the chipset packs an Adreno 610 GPU with the Vulkan 1.1 graphics driver. Furthermore, the chipset features Qualcomm aptX Adaptive Audio and Aqstic to improve the gaming experience of the user.

The company has included the Spectra 165 ISP, which integrates support for triple cameras and AI while capturing images. Also, the chipset enables features such as Hybrid autofocus, zero shutter lag and optical zoom, in addition to 48-megapixel image support. The SoC has the third-generation Qualcomm AI Engine, providing support for features such as 3D Face Unlock. Qualcomm claims that the chipset will deliver almost 2x faster AI device processing than the Snapdragon 660. Moreover, the SoC is enabled with Quick Charge 3.0 Fast Charge technology.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 and 730G

Qualcomm made it quite clear that the Snapdragon 665 will be targeted towards smartphones lying in the entry-level segment. For mid-range segment devices, the San-Diego company unveiled the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, which is built on an 8nm process. Some features that were previously only present on Snapdragon’s 8xx series have been carried over to the Snapdragon 730. The SoC comprises of Kryo 470 octa-core CPU, which have a maximum clock speed of 2.2 GHz. Six cores are dedicated to regulating the power and efficiency of the smartphone, whereas the other two cores are dedicated solely to performance. The chipset has the Adreno 618 GPU, which is claimed by the company to provide a 25% performance boost over its predecessor.

In addition to Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio and Qualcomm Aqstic audio, the chipset has the Spectra 350 ISP, which features a dedicated Computer Vision ISP. This will enable the capture of 4K HDR videos in portrait mode, that can be further mingled with bokeh effects. The Snapdragon 730 SoC has an inbuilt X15 LTE modem which claims to provide downloads up to 800Mbps. The chipset is Wi-Fi 6 ready and features Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology.

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The Snapdragon 730G shares most of its features and specifications with the 730, but as mentioned before, the ‘G’ means that it has significant upgrades with regard to mobile gaming support. For instance, it features an overclocked version of the Adreno 618 GPU, providing a 15% graphic rendering boost over the Snapdragon 730. The company claims that the gaming-focused chipset can offer True HDR gaming, with more than 1 billion shades of colours. Other features include a “Jank-Reducer” (which reduces game-quality-drops by almost 90 percent during the game), Anti Cheating extensions and an integration to manage Wi-Fi Latency to provide lag-free gameplay experience. Furthermore, the chipset includes support for HD super-slow-motion video recording at 960 fps.

April 10, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro Smartphone With Periscope Camera Launched In India

At an event today, the second largest smartphone operator in the world, Huawei launched its flagship device, the P30 Pro in the Indian market. The handset was launched last month in Paris and has some industry-first features. The newly launched device succeeds the Huawei P20 Pro which was launched last year. Notably, the P series by the company is targeted towards photography enthusiasts.

Pricing & Availability

The Huawei P30 Pro is the most expensive smartphone from the company to be launched in India. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage and is priced at Rs 71,990. Remarkably, the company is offering the Huawei Watch GT along with it for an extra Rs 2,000. Noteworthy, the aforementioned smart watch usually retails for a price of Rs 15,990. The smartphone will be available for purchase from the 15th of April via Amazon India online store and select offline retail outlets.

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 are tapered to the sides, similar to the ones seen in the Mate 20 Pro. For safely and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock technology.

The Huawei P30 Pro runs on the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset, which has an Octa-core CPU and the 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, it has a 32MP front camera housed in the notch up front.

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

April 9, 2019
Samsung Launches New Range Of Smart TVs In India, Price Starts At Rs. 24,900

Samsung on Monday launched a range of smart televisions for the Indian market. These new devices are manufactured locally and vary in sizes from 32 inches to 82 inches. While these are not the first range of smart TVs by the company to be available in India, they are claimed to have some industry-first features. All the new products have been launched in a new range called ‘Unbox Magic Series’.

Samsung Smart TVs

The newest members of Samsung’s smart TV lineup are claimed to offer superior colours, details and contrast levels. Among the plethora of features these devices share, the first one is a personal computer mode. This lets the user utilise the televisions as a computer, using popular services such as making word or powerpoint files through the cloud. An option of mirroring one’s laptop with the TV without any internet connection is also provided. The second feature utilizes several visual elements which are highlighted while playing music from certain applications.

One more feature of the new Samsung smart televisions is the ability to create local cloud storage. With the USB drive attached to the TV, users can back up their media wirelessly, without an internet connection. This is expected to save storage space in the smartphone as the data is automatically backed up whenever the mobile device is in close proximity to the TV. Other features of the smart TV include a live casting feature, which will help share media over the internet in real time; and a simultaneous two way syncing between the TV and the mobile device. Also included is the company’s Smart Hub, which curates content across different sources and displays them on the screen.

Pricing & Availability

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While Samsung has announced smart televisions with the aforementioned features, more details about the devices are still awaited. It is expected to be made available starting April 11 via the major online and offline retailers. The 32 inch TV will be available at a price of Rs 24,900 and the prices of other models will be announced soon.

April 8, 2019
Nubia Alpha Foldable Smartwatch Launched In China

Chinese smartphone maker Nubia announced its Alpha wearable at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona in the month of February. It is the world’s first foldable smart wearable and was first shown off at the IFA last year. The company has freshly made the Nubia Alpha official in its home country, China.

Nubia Alpha

In terms of specifications, the Nubia Alpha has a 4 inch flexible OLED display which is produced in collaboration with Visionox; a known maker of OLED displays. The screen has a resolution of 960 x 192 px and a pixel density of 245 ppi. According to the company, the display has been tested for durability and should be good for at least 1,00,000 bends. The device is made out of stainless steel and has two buttons on the right side and the sensors housed up front. Unlike most smartwatches, it has a camera built-in. There is a 5MP f/2.2 sensor for taking selfies and making video calls from the device.

Under the hood, the Nubia Alpha has been kitted with a 28nm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC. The chipset has a Quad-core CPU and Adreno 304 GPU. Notably, the processor was released in 2016 and since has been succeeded by the new Snapdragon Wear 3100. The device features 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. It also has an IP67 rating for protection against water and dust.

The Nubia Alpha is powered by a 500mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to two days depending on its usage. It has features like fitness tracking, mobile payments, and voice calls either through its built-in speaker or a connected Bluetooth headset. The smartwatch also has gesture controls. These will allow the user to scroll the content on the display in all four directions by waving a finger over the front-facing camera.

Pricing & Availability

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The Nubia Alpha will be exclusive to the Chinese market for the time being. While it will be announced in certain other European and Asian markets, the Chinese market will be the only one which will get the eSIM variant. The version with eSIM support is priced at CNY 3499 (Rs. 36,300). There is also a variant with 18K Gold with a price of CNY 4499 (Rs. 46,600). It will be available starting the 10th of April in China.

April 8, 2019
Samsung Launches The Galaxy A20 In India

Samsung has launched a new member in the Galaxy A series of smartphones, the Galaxy A20 in India. The device joins the previously launched Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in the country. Interestingly, while the latter three handsets have already been launched in India in February, the Galaxy A20 was first launched last month in Russia.

Galaxy A20: Design & Features

The Galaxy A20 features a polycarbonate body with a similar design language to the Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A30. While the front of the smartphone resembles the former handset, the back is similar to the latter. The device measures 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm and has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. The front has minimal bezels all around the display with a small Infinity-V style waterdrop notch on top. The rear of the smartphone houses a fingerprint sensor which allows it to securely unlocked. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A20 is kitted with the Exynos 7884 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 13MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP sensor. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone is available with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable by up to 512GB with microSD support.

The Galaxy A20 is powered by a 4000mAh battery, which is an upgrade over the 3400mAh found on the Galaxy A10. It supports 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI on top of the current Android 9 Pie. It will be available in three colours namely Black, Blue and Red.

Pricing & Availability

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The Galaxy A20 has been launched in India for the price of Rs. 12,490 and will go on sale starting April 10. The smartphone will be available from all the major online and offline carriers.

April 5, 2019
Lenovo Launches The K6 Enjoy With Triple Rear Cameras
Chinese smartphone maker, Lenovo has launched its latest smartphone, the K6 Enjoy in China. The device is a part of the company’s K6 lineup which was launched back in the year 2016. It has been targeted towards the budget segment and promises to offer competitive specifications at an affordable price.

Lenovo K6 Enjoy

The K6 Enjoy has a design similar to the Z5s launched last year, complete with glass on the front and back. It measures 156.4 x 75 x 7.99mm and weighs 161g. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a 6.22 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1520 x 720. To ensure the device has a high screen to body ratio, there is a waterdrop notch on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, the handset has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Lenovo K6 Enjoy is kitted with a MediaTek Helio P22 Octa-core SoC. For optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP main sensor and an 8MP and a 5MP secondary and tertiary sensor respectively. For selfies, there is an 8MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the handset will be available in the following variants.
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Lenovo K6 Enjoy is powered by a 3300mAh battery with support for 10W charging via a USB Type-C port. Furthermore, the smartphone supports memory expansion of up to 256GB via microSD. The device will be available in two colours, namely Blue and Black.

Pricing & Availability

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The Lenovo K6 Enjoy has been priced starting CNY 1398 (INR 14,400) for the base variant. It will be available via flash sales starting April 5. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced when it will be available in the Indian market.
April 5, 2019