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Samsung Launches Galaxy A10 With Infinity-V Display
Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 in India on February 27, which is the third device in the M series lineup so far. Earlier this month, another Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy A10 was leaked online. Now, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A10 in India. The company is targeting low to mid-range segment smartphones with the A series, and the Galaxy A10 is the base model in this lineup.

Display And Design

The Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2 inch HD+ Infinity-V display. The smartphone measures at 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.94 mm. It sports a glossy plastic back panel, with a waterdrop notch on the front and a single camera module on the back. The speaker is present on the back near the bottom left corner of the panel. The right side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button, while the left side houses the SIM card tray. The bottom of the Galaxy A10 is occupied by a 3.5 mm headphone jack and micro USB 2.0 port which can be used for charging and data syncing.

Specifications And Camera

The Galaxy A10 packs the Exynos 7884 chipset, which comprises of an octa-core CPU. The device is available with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone runs on Android 9 (Pie) out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI on top. It sports a single 13 MP (f/1.9) rear camera with an LED flash and a single 5 MP (f/2.0) front facing selfie camera. The Galaxy A10 is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery.

Price And Availability

Also Read: Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched In India

The Galaxy A10 has been priced at Rs. 8,490 for the 2GB+32GB variant. The smartphone will go live on sale from March 20, and will be available in the following colour options:
- Red
- Blue
- Black
February 28, 2019
Samsung Launches Galaxy A30 and A50 In India
In an effort to boost sales, Samsung been on a smartphone launching spree. Earlier this week, the company launched a new Galaxy M smartphone, the Galaxy M30. In an event held in Mumbai, India on 28th of February, the company has launched three new smartphones in its Galaxy A lineup which includes the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50. Like previous Galaxy A smartphones, the new devices also have a focus on photography.

Galaxy A30 and A50 Layout and Specifications

Both, the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 measure 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm which means that they share a common chassis. The front of the smartphones accommodates a 6.4 inch Infinity U display. The display on the devices uses a Super AMOLED panel that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Noteworthy, the elder A50 has an on screen fingerprint sensor to securely unlock it. The power button and volume rockers are situated on the right side while the SIM card tray is placed on the left side of both the handsets.

The rear of both the Galaxy A30 and A50 have a ‘3D glasstic’ design which has a light glaring surface. The rear of the smartphones house the Samsung branding and camera setup with LED flash. Distinctively, the Galaxy A50 has a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of a 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP camera sensors. While the Galaxy A30 has a dual rear camera setup which is comprised of a 16 MP + 5 MP sensors. Notably, the more affordable Galaxy A30 has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

The front facing camera of the Galaxy A50 has a 25 MP sensor while the Galaxy A30 has a 16 MP sensor. Both smartphones are powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. Under the hood, the Galaxy A50 features the Exynos 9610 chipset while the Galaxy A30 packs Exynos 7904 chipset. The Exynos 9610 chipset consists of four Cortex A73 cores, four A53 cores and Mali G72 MP3 GPU. On the other hand, the Exynos 790 chipset consists of two Cortex A73 cores, six A53 cores and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. Connectivity options on both smartphones include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5 mm audio jack.

Galaxy A30 and A50 Price, Variants and Availability

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Both Samsung Galaxy A30 and Samsung Galaxy A50 will be available for purchase from 2nd of March through both offline and offline channels. The price for different variants of Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 are as follows:
- Galaxy A30 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 16,990
- Galaxy A50 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 19,990
- Galaxy A50 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- Rs 22,990
February 28, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched In India

Xiaomi released the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 7 Pro in India at their launch event in Delhi on February 28. The smartphone was launched alongside the Redmi Note 7 and aims to target mid-range smartphones with its aggressive pricing and competitive specifications. It is interesting to see that India was the first country in the world to witness the launch of this device.

Design And Display

The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports the Aura Design, which features 1.95 mm thin bezels and a 2.5D curved glass design. The glossy curved frame houses the 6.3 inch LTPS FHD+, dot notch display. The screen has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The device has Sunlight display for better outdoor viewing and a Reading mode to improve readability on the smartphone. The smartphone is protected on both sides by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Redmi note 7 Pro is the first Note device from Xiaomi to house a USB Type-C connector, which is placed on the bottom of the handset (right next to the speakers). It also retains the 3.5 mm audio jack and the IR blaster, both of which are present at the top of the phone.

Specifications

The Redmi Note 7 Pro runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It consists of the Kryo 460 CPU with two Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The CPU is paired with the Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone is available in two variants, a 4GB+64GB variant and a 6GB+128GB model. It also has the Qualcomm Spectra 250L ISP (Image Signal Processor) for improving camera performance. The Redmi Note 7 Pro has Android 9 (Pie) out of the box, with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 10 on top.

Camera And Features

The smartphone features a dual camera module on the back of the smartphone, which comprises of a primary 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a secondary 5 MP depth sensor. Noteworthy, the Sony IMX586 sensor is found in higher end devices like the Honor View 20. The camera also supports 4K recording at 30 fps. In terms of the front camera, it has a 13 MP front facing camera with AI integration.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports 18W Quick Charge 4.0, although the device ships with a 10W charger in the box. As mentioned before, the device has an IR blaster, similar to the one seen in previous iterations of the smartphone. Biometric security is limited to a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is available in three colour options, Neptune Blue, Nebula Red and Space Black.

Also Read: Xiaomi Wants To Triple Its Stores In Europe

The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be sold at a highly competitive price of Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB+64GB model, and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. The device will be retailed via Flipkart, the company’s official website and Mi home stores across the country, and will go live for sale on March 13.

February 28, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 7 In India
In an event held in New Delhi, Xiaomi India has launched four products in the country which include two smartphones, an LED Television and a pair of wireless water-resistant earphones. Certainly, the showstoppers of the event were the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. The Redmi Note 7 was first launched in China in the month of January and surprisingly the Redmi Note 7 Pro has made its global debut in India.

Redmi Note 7 Layout and Specifications

On the front of the Redmi Note 7, sits a 6.3 inch LCD display with a small waterdrop notch up top. The display panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px and pixel density of 409 ppi. For protection against scratches, it also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The top, left and right side bezels around the display are negligible while the bottom bezel is comparatively thicker.

The right side of the Redmi Note 7 is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while the left side accommodates the Dual-Sim slot. The USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer is present on the bottom of the device which is flanked by loudspeaker and microphone grille. The top side of the Redmi Note 7 harbours a 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR Blaster.

The rear gradient panel of the smartphone is made out of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which houses the fingerprint sensor, Redmi branding and dual camera setup. The smartphone is available in three colour options which are as follows:
- Sapphire Blue
- Ruby Red
- Onyx Black
The dual rear camera setup of the Redmi Note 7 is comprised of a 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor. The front facing selfie camera of the device uses a 13 MP sensor which is housed in the waterdrop notch above the device. Noteworthy, the smartphone has P2i hydrophobic nano coating which will allow the device to sustain accidental liquid splashes.

The Redmi Note 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. Out of the eight CPU cores, four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz for better battery efficiency and four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz for maximum performance.

The Redmi Note 7 is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0. The Quick Charge 4.0 support allows the handset to be charged with 18 watts of maximum power. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and FM Radio. It also has a whole host of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

Redmi Note 7 Price and Availability

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The Redmi Note 7 will be available for purchase from 6th March 2019 on Flipkart.com, Mi.com and Mi Home stores across the country. It is available in two storage options for which the price is as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM- Rs 9,999
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 11,999
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via a microSD card. Also, the company is offering 1120 GB of free data to Airtel telecom users.
February 28, 2019
Samsung Launches The Galaxy M30 In India
Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 in India at an event today, February 27. The smartphone is the latest entrant in the company’s online only, budget Galaxy M lineup. It is accompanied by the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 that were launched late last month. The Galaxy M30 has an upgraded display, better optics and higher RAM options than the Galaxy M20.

Design & Features

The Samsung Galaxy M30 measures 159 x 75.1 x 8.4mm and weighs 175g. The smartphone features a polycarbonate body and an edge to edge display with minimal bezels. Its display is an Infinity-U, 6.4 inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px. The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 have a PLS TFT display, which is considered inferior to an AMOLED panel. The smartphone has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and also supports facial unlock technology. The device has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP f/1.9 sensor combined with a 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor for portrait shots. For selfies, there is a 20MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the Infinity-U notch.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M30 runs on the Exynos 7904 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G71 MP2 GPU. Interestingly, this is the same processor that is present on the Galaxy M20. The Galaxy M30 is powered by a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The device is available in two colours, Gradation Black and Gradation Blue. For memory and storage, the device will be available in two variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
Price & Availability

Also read: OnePlus 7 Won’t Support Wireless Charging, Confirms Company

The Galaxy M30 has been priced at Rs. 14,990 for the 4GB+64GB variant. The 6GB+64GB variant will retail for Rs. 17,990. It will be sold exclusively via Amazon India and Samsung’s official website starting March 7.
February 27, 2019
Spotify Launched In India, Plans Start At Rs. 119 A Month
The world’s most popular music streaming service, Spotify, has finally made its way into India. The company promises unlimited music and podcasts at competitive prices. The launch was being speculated for a while now, as Indian Music Label T-Series signed a deal with the Swedish company on January 14. On January 26, the application went live on application stores across major platforms in the country.

Plans/Subscription

The Spotify India Website is also live, where users can find all the information they need regarding Spotify subscriptions. According to the website, users can avail Spotify premium services at Rs. 119 per month, with more options for a day, week, month, quarter, 6 months and a year. People can choose from a premium subscription plan which allows users to avail a free 30 day trial, a prepaid plan which starts from Rs. 129 a month, and a student plan which offers up to 50% discount on the beforementioned plans.

Noteworthy, users can also use the application without paying for a subscription. Premium subscription allows users to take their songs offline and listen to high quality (320 kbps) music on the go. Plus, it gives them an added advantage of ad-free music, which is a huge factor when it is about music streaming. Users can still access free playlists which are personalized as per their music taste. Plus, Spotify claims that over 30,000 tracks are added to the library every day.

Spotify’s founder and CEO acknowledged the rich music culture of India and wanted to blend it with other music forms across the world. He also said that Spotify’s family is a lot bigger now that India has become a part of it. As mentioned previously, the catalogue of Indian music on Spotify has expanded considerably now that T-Series has entered into a contract with the company. Spotify claims to have a ton of Bollywood and regional content, with music playlists extending to languages like Malayalam and Kannada.

The Competition

Post release, Spotify will have to go up against music streaming applications like JioSaavn, Gaana and more. Exclusive music launches from the music vendor can also be expected soon if Spotify wants to make a statement in the Indian music streaming industry. And with a market as huge as India, doing so becomes a compulsion rather than a luxury.

If Spotify is compared to Apple Music (which is another strong contender in India), both providers offer similar subscription plans. Currently, only Apple Music and Spotify offer premium student plans in India, which both start at Rs. 60 per month. Noteworthy, Apple Music provides a three month free trial when users sign up with their card details. Furthermore, Applications like Gaana have extensive Indian regional music libraries and may be the first preference for some users.

Pricing And Availability

Also Read: 1TB MicroSD Cards Are A Reality At MWC 2019

The Spotify Music streaming app is now available for Android, iOS and Windows devices in India. Once users have downloaded the application, they can either continue to use it for free or pay for a premium subscription. The different pricing plans for the app are given below:
- Premium Subscription Plan – Rs. 119 per month (cancel anytime) + 30 days free trial
- Prepaid Plan – Starting from Rs. 13 a day to Rs. 1189 a year (Pay via debit/credit card, PayTm or UPI)
- Premium Student Plan – Offers up to 50% discount on the Premium Subscription Plan for students above 18 years of age.
You can visit Spotify’s official website here
February 27, 2019
1TB MicroSD Cards Are A Reality At MWC 2019

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is a stage to showcase cutting edge products in the field of technology. Due to the high speed internet boom, the production and consumption of digital media content has risen several folds. With the growth of digital media consumption, the need for hardware to store this content has also risen. Two well-known names in storage solutions, Micron and Sandisk owned by Western Digital have announced the world’s first microSD cards with a whopping 1TB storage capacity. Both companies claim promising transfer speeds with the products.

1TB MicroSD Cards

The two praiseworthy storage microSD cards launched at the event include Sandisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I 1TB; and the Micron c200 1TB microSDXC UHS-I. These cards are, as mentioned above, the world’s first microSD cards to support 1TB of storage. The Western Digital’s 1TB microSD card is claimed to be capable of a data read speed of up to 160MBps and a peak data write speed of 90MBps. It follows the A2 specification for launching and loading apps which the company claims offer a performance output of 400 Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and 2000 IOPS. This allows the card to be very fast while performing tasks like app launching or file transfers.

The Micron c200 1TB microSD has a lower read speed than Western Digital’s offering. The read and write speeds are clocked at 100MBps and 95MBps respectively. It employs the Dynamic SLC cache and performs automatic resource management for sustained peak performance. Just like the Sandisk’s 1TB card, it also follows the A2 specification. The card leverages Micron’s 96 layer 3D quad level cell (QLC) NAND technology for faster speeds. Both these cards are expected to be helpful in providing efficient storage for 4K videos, pictures and games on smartphones and other electronic devices.

Also read: Upcoming Update Will Augment Messaging App & Google Assistant Integration

The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I 1TB microSD card will be sold $449.99 (around Rs. 32,000) and is up for pre-order from the official SanDisk website. The Micron’s offering will be available to buy in Q2 2019 but unfortunately, the company has not provided any information on pricing of the card. But it is expected to be priced lower to Western Digital’s offering.

February 26, 2019
ZTE Launches The Axon 10 Pro 5G At MWC 2019

ZTE at an event in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 launched its flagship, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G. It is the first smartphone from the company to support 5G, the next generation of mobile networks. It was announced alongside the Blade V10, cheaper Blade V10 Vita, and upgraded versions of last year’s Blade V9 and Blade V9 Vita phones.

Design & Features

The ZTE Axon Pro 5G is the newest flagship by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. The specifications of the device are what you’d expect from a top-tier device in 2019. There is a glass sandwich design with minimal bezels around the display and a waterdrop notch. The display on the device is a 6.47 inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device has IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and has a microSD support up to 512GB.

Under the hood, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. To support 5G connectivity, it also features the Qualcomm X50 modem. In terms of optics, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G features a triple rear camera setup, comprising of a 48MP f/1.8 sensor; combined with a 20MP ultra-wide angle sensor and an 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the smartphone has a 20MP front-facing camera housed in the notch up front.

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G is powered by 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port and also supports wireless charging. For memory and storage, the device has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Like most flagships smartphones in 2019, this also has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Price & Availability

Also read: Energizer’s Smartphone With A Mammoth 18,000 mAh Battery Announced

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G will be available in Europe and China in the first half of 2019; which makes it one of the first devices arriving with 5G support. Unfortunately, the company has not provided any information regarding the pricing of the device or its India launch dates.

February 26, 2019
Energizer’s Smartphone With A Mammoth 18,000 mAh Battery Announced

The MWC 2019 has seen a lot of new smartphones being unveiled. Some of those devices had batteries that could last 4 days, others, not so much. What about a battery with 50 days of standby time? This is not a speculation, this is the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop which has a huge 18,000 mAh battery. The company claims to provide 200 hours of continuous video playback time with this device, which is the highest ever recorded.

Specifications And Camera

The P18K Pop runs on the 12nm MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, which has an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device runs on the Android 9 (Pie) out-of-the-box. It features a triple camera module, which comprises of a 12 MP primary camera, a 5 MP sensor and a third 2 MP sensor. It also sports dual front pop up cameras with a combination of a 16 MP primary camera and a 2 MP secondary camera.

Display And Features

The Power Max P18K Pop has a 6.2 inch IPS LCD panel, which gives the device an 83.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px, and a 19:9 aspect ratio with a pixel density of 407 ppi. The device features USB OTG and a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector. The highlight, however, is the massive 18,000 mAh battery. The device stands at 18mm thickness, which gives it a chunky look. As mentioned before, the smartphone can provide 50 days of standby time and 200 hours of continuous video playback. Going by the current smartphone standards, this is an appreciable time span.

Also Read: Samsung Announces The Galaxy A30 And A50 At MWC 2019

As per reports, The Energizer P18K Pop will go on sale later this year. Although there is no confirmed price for the same, the device can be expected to sell at a high price point.

February 26, 2019
Samsung Announces The Galaxy A30 And A50 At MWC 2019

Samsung fans had their eyes on the Galaxy S10 lineup from the very start of the MWC. But the Korean electronics company had more to offer at the event, which they did by unveiling two new devices from the Galaxy A series, the Galaxy A30 and A50. While these phones offer a step-down from the S10 series, they are packed with some neat features to impress Samsung users out there.

Samsung Galaxy A30

The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an 85.1% screen-to-body-ratio. The screen has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The device combines rounded edges with a front glass panel and a plastic back. The Galaxy A30 retains the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The smartphone runs on the 14nm Exynos 7885 chipset consisting of an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G71 GPU. It is available in 3GB and 4GB RAM variants with 32GB and 64GB of storage options respectively. Internal memory is further expandable via a dedicated microSD slot (up to 512GB). The Galaxy A30 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie)

The handset has a dual camera setup on the back, which comprises of a 16MP (f/1.7) sensor and a 5MP (f/2.2) sensor. The 16MP (f/2.0) front camera is housed in the notch and is positioned below the earpiece. The Galaxy A30 has a 4,000 mAh battery, which can be charged via the USB Type-C connector located at the bottom of the handset, right next to the loudspeaker grille and audio jack. The smartphone is also IP68 certified which makes it dust and water resistant. Furthermore, the device sports a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and is available in 3 colour options, Black, White and Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A50

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is the elder sibling of the A30. It sports a similar 6.4 inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an 84.9% screen-to-body-ratio. With a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, the display panel has a pixel density of 403 ppi. Samsung claims that the back of the device has a “3D glasstic” design, which is a ‘combination’ of glass and plastic. Like the Galaxy A30, it also has IP68 dust and water resistance. The smartphone runs on the 10nm Exynos 9610 chipset consisting of an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. It is available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants with 64GB and 128GB of storage options respectively. Internal memory is expandable via a dedicated microSD slot (up to 512GB). The Galaxy A50 runs on the lates Android 9.0 Pie which is skinned with Samsung’s UI.

The handset has a triple camera setup on the back, which consists of a 25MP (f/1.7) sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultrawide sensor and a third 5MP (f/2.2) depth sensor. The 25MP (f/2.0) front camera is housed in the notch and is set below the earpiece. The Galaxy A50 is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery, which can be charged via the USB Type-C connector located at the bottom of the handset, right next to the loudspeaker grille and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Noteworthy, the device features an in-display fingerprint scanner, unlike the Galaxy A30. It is available in four colour options which include Black, White, Blue and Coral.

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Samsung will launch the Galaxy A50 in Netherlands for a price of EUR 349 (roughly Rs. 28,100) in March. The price for the A30 is not out in the open yet, but the devices can be expected to roll-out soon.

February 26, 2019
Nubia Alpha Foldable Smartwatch Launched At MWC 2019

In a quest for a foldable future, many OEMs have showcased their offerings in the market. Samsung announced the Galaxy Fold and Huawei showed off the Mate X a few days ago. Probably in a bid to stand out from the competition, Nubia has launched the Alpha, foldable wearable. The device features specifications that are commonplace for a run of the mill smartwatch but fits in a big screen and has calling capabilities.

Nubia Alpha

The Nubia Alpha’s design is unlike anything that is present in the market currently. It has a 4 inch flexible OLED display which is produced in collaboration with Visionox; which is a Chinese company that makes OLED displays. The screen has a resolution of 960 x 192 px and a pixel density of 245 ppi. According to the Nubia, the display has been tested to withstand the test of time 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 is specced like a regular smartwatch. It runs a dated Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC which is manufactured using a 28nm process. 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 water and dust resistance.

The Nubia Alpha is powered by a 500mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to two days dependent on the 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 allow a user to scroll the content on the display in all four directions by waving a finger over the front facia.

Nubia Alpha: Price & Availability

Also read: Huawei Launches MateBook 14, Upgraded MateBook X Pro At MWC 2019

The Bluetooth version of the Nubia Alpha will be sold for €450 (around Rs 36,400). The Black coloured eSIM model will be available for €550 (around Rs 44,400), while the Gold clad version will retail for €650 (around Rs 52,500). The device will go on sale in the month of April in Europe and China.

February 26, 2019
Huawei Launches MateBook 14, Upgraded MateBook X Pro At MWC 2019

Huawei’s popularity at the MWC was not just limited to its foldable smartphone, the MateX (which gathered a lot of attention) because the Chinese Brand also unveiled their latest MateBook 14 notebook, along with a revamped version of their MateBook X Pro. The MateBook 14 is a new standalone launch from the company, whereas the MateBook X Pro is just an upgraded version from its previous model.

MateBook 14

The Huawei MateBook 14 has a touchscreen IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1440 px and thin bezels at 4.9 mm. The company claims that the notebook has a 90% percent screen-to-body ratio with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The screen has features like a ‘three-finger screenshot gesture’ and ‘Eye Comfort’. The MateBook 14 weighs at 1.49 kg and is 15.9 mm thick. To keep the bezels as minimal as possible, Huawei has placed the webcam in the ‘function key’ row of the keyboard. The camera just pops up when a user needs to use it, and also feels robust from a security viewpoint for those people who usually tape up their webcams.

Under the hood, the MateBook 14 packs an 8th Gen Intel Core processor, which is available in two variants – an i5 variant clocked at 1.6 GHz and an i7 variant with 1.8 GHz. The CPU is paired with NVIDIA Geforce MX250 graphics. Both the variants have up to 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD and 16GB of RAM. The company claims that the Shark Fin 2.0 design in the MateBook 14 allows for 18% better cool air intake. Besides this, the notebook also includes a fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0 support and Dolby Atmos loudspeakers. The MateBook 14 has a USB Type C port and an HDMI port, which can be found right next to the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Huawei MateBook 14 is available in three colours, Space Gray, Pink Gold, and Mystic Silver options. The base i5 variant is priced at €1,199 (around Rs. 96,700), while the i7 variant (with touch screen) costs €1,499 (around Rs. 1,20,800)

MateBook X Pro

The upgraded laptop retains the same design from the original MateBook X Pro, but the specifications have been revamped to make the notebook faster than the previous version. The new MateBook X Pro runs on Intel’s latest core i7-8565U and core i5-8265U processors, which offer increased efficiency and clock speeds. The processor is paired with bumped-up Geforce MX 250 graphics with 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM. The notebook is available in 8GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB provided by a PCIe NVMe SSD.

The MateBook X Pro features a 13.9 inch IPS touchscreen display with a 3000 x 2000 resolution. The touch panel is surrounded by extremely thin bezels, which give the notebook a premium look. It has the same webcam placement as the MateBook 14, with the pop-camera camera placed amongst the function keys. The laptop has a single USB-C Thunderbolt port 3, 2 standard USB-C ports and 1 regular USB-A 3.0 port.

Also Read: Lenovo Unveils The Tab V7 With a 6.9 inch display, 5180mAh Battery

The new MateBook X Pro is available in two colour options, Space Gray and Mystic Silver. The Core i5 variant with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage is purchasable for €1,599 (around Rs. 1,29,000), whereas the more powerful Core i7 version with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage is available for €1,999 (around Rs. 1,61,000)

February 25, 2019
Lenovo Unveils The Tab V7 With a 6.9 inch display, 5180mAh Battery
While major smartphone manufacturers are moving towards foldable smartphones, Lenovo has launched the Tab V7, a smartphone and tablet hybrid. It was launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. The device, as the name suggests, has a larger than usual display and a massive battery.

Lenovo Tab V7

The Lenovo Tab V7 fits into an entirely new lineup of smartphone-tablet hybrid by the company. The device measures 177.9 x 86.5 x 7.89mm and weighs 195g. It has a 6.9 inch IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The screen to body ratio of the hybrid is 81% which suggests thin bezels around the display. The device has a polycarbonate construction surrounded by metal rims. The device has dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Audio.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Tab V7 runs on the dated Snapdragon 450 which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. For optics, the device is equipped with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock via the front camera. In terms of storage and memory, the Tab V7 will be available in two storage variants which are as follows:
- 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
The Lenovo Tab V7 is powered by massive 5180mAh battery with fast charging support. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and has a near-stock interface. For connectivity, there is support for dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The Tab V7 also supports MicroSD memory expansion up to 128GB.

Lenovo Tab V7: Price & Availability

Also read: Sony Launches The Xperia 1 With 21:9 CinemaWide Display

The Lenovo Tab V7 will be available in Europe from the month of April for the starting price of €249 (around Rs. 20,000) for the base model. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t disclosed the Indian availability and price of the smartphone yet.
February 25, 2019
Sony Unveils Xperia 10 Plus & Xperia 10 With 21:9 Display At MWC 2019

Unconventionally tall displays were never a trend in the smartphone arena, but it seems that Sony is challenging the same niche with their latest devices, which were showcased at the MWC 2019. The Xperia 10 and 10 Plus are the latest additions to the Xperia family, and both the devices sport a tall 21:9 display. Noteworthy, the devices may have a 21:9 aspect ratio, but they don’t feature the CinemaWide display which is present in the Xperia 1.

Design & Display

Both the Xperia 10 and 10 Plus look identical, except for the fact that Xperia 10 Plus is a bit larger than its counterpart. The Xperia 10 has a 6 inch full HD+ display with a distinct 21:9 aspect ratio, whereas the 10 Plus features a larger 6.5 inch display with the same aspect ratio. The device has a visibly large ‘forehead’ which holds the front camera, earpiece and an ambient light sensor. The rear camera setup is horizontally aligned. The volume rockers, the power button and (this time) a separate fingerprint sensor are present on the right edge of the smartphone, whereas the left edge houses the SIM card tray. The 3.5mm headphone jack can be found on the top edge of the device, while the USB Type-C port is located at the bottom of the device.

Specifications

The Xperia 10 runs on the 14nm Snapdragon 630 SoC, which consists of the 64 bit 8x ARM Cortex A53 CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz. It is paired with the Qualcomm Adreno 508 GPU. The device has 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, which is expandable via the microSD slot (up to 512 GB). The elder sibling of the Xperia 10, the 10 Plus is equipped with the Snapdragon 636 chipset, which comprises of the Kryo 260 octa-core CPU, with four cores clocked at 1.8 GHz and the rest of the cores clocked at 1.6 GHz. The SoC also packs the Adreno 509 GPU. In terms of memory, the smartphone is available with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of storage, which is expandable upto 512 GB.

Camera

The Sony Xperia 10 has a dual camera setup, with one 13 MP (f/2.0) wide-angle sensor and a second 5 MP (f/2.4) sensor, whereas the Xperia 10 Plus has a combination of a 12 MP (f/1.75) primary sensor and a secondary 8 MP (f/2.4) sensor. Both the devices have the identical 8 MP (f/2.0) front camera equipped with an LED flash. Camera features include hybrid autofocus, bokeh effect, HDR, 5X digital zoom and 4K video recording.

Features

The Sony Xperia 10 is powered by a 2,870 mAh battery, whereas its larger variant packs a 3,000 mAh battery. Both the devices have fast charging support, in addition to features like 4G VoLTE, NFC, USB Type-C etc. In terms of audio, it supports high-resolution audio, LDAC, Smart Amplifier and Qualcomm aptX HD audio. The Xperia 10 weighs in at 162 g, while the Xperia 10 Plus weighs 180g.

Availability

Also Read: Sony Launches The Xperia 1 With 21:9 CinemaWide Display

The Xperia 10 has a price tag of US$ 349.99 (around Rs. 24,800) and will be available in Black and Silver colour options. On the other hand, the Xperia 10 Plus has a price tag of US$ 429.99 (around Rs. 30,500) and will have the same colour options as the Xperia 10. Both the smartphones will go live on sale on March 18 in the US. Indian pricing and availability are not confirmed as of now.

February 25, 2019
Sony Xperia L3 Launched, Helio P22 SoC & 3 GB RAM in Tow

The year’s biggest technology convention, MWC (Mobile World Congress) has begun. Companies from around the globe are showcasing their latest smartphone innovations. Japanese electronics giant, Sony has unveiled several smartphones which include the high end Xperia 1, mid tier Xperia 10/10+ and the budget oriented Xperia L3. Except for the L3, the other three smartphones have an unconventional 21:9 aspect ratio display while the former has a traditional 18:9 aspect ratio display.

Sony Xperia L3 Looks and Specifications

The Sony Xperia L3 measures 154 x 72 x 8.9mm and weighs 156 grams. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.7 inch display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The display panel has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The device has thin left and right bezels while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel on the front of the smartphone houses the earpiece grille and an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera.

The right side of the Sony Xperia L3 is occupied by the volume rockers, fingerprint sensor and a separate power button while the left side is occupied by the hybrid dual SIM + SD card slot. The microphone hole, loudspeaker slit and the USB Type C port is housed on the bottom of the device. The smartphone also has a 3.5 mm audio jack which is present on the top of the handset. The smartphone is kitted with the Helio P22 SoC which is also present on devices like Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Nokia 3.1 Plus. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

The rear panel of the Xperia L3 houses the Sony branding, NFC logo and dual camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of an F/2.2 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 2 MP sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 3300 mAh battery which also supports Sony’s proprietary Xperia adaptive charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS+ GLONASS, and NFC. It runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system which is skinned with Sony custom skin.

Xperia L3 Colour, Storage and Price

Also Read: Sony Launches The Xperia 1 With 21:9 CinemaWide Display

The Sony Xperia L3 is available in three colour options which include Silver, Black and Gold. It is available in a single 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM storage variant which is further expandable upto 500 GB via a microSD slot. Although Sony has not revealed the price of the device yet, going by its specifications it will be a sub 15k smartphone.

February 25, 2019