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Google To Launch The Nest Hub In India Next Week, Pricing Leaked

Google launched its first smart display, the Home Hub in the month of October last year. The device is a part of the Made by Google lineup and was rebranded as the Nest Hub at the Google I/O 2019. While it has been close to a year that the device has been available in a few international markets, it never made its way to the Indian shores. Until now, as the latest leak reveals that the Google Home Hub will be introduced next week in the country. Along with the information, the pricing of the device has also been revealed.

Google Nest Hub

The Google Nest Hub, which was known as the Home Hub previously features a 7-inch display which can be used to display various information, playing videos and surfing the internet. It also acts as a digital photo frame and displays pictures taken from the Android smartphones or Google cloud of the home-owner. In terms of connectivity, the Nest Hub uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet. Like all other Google Home devices, the Nest Hub also has built-in speakers and Google Assistant integration built-in. This means that users can say the catchphrase “Ok Google” to use the various functions of the display hands-free. Reports have also revealed that when introduced in India, the upcoming device will be priced Rs. 8,999, which is close to the new discounted price of the Nest Hub in the US, which is US$ 129 (Rs. 9,200).

Nest Hub (L) vs Nest Hub Max (R)

Also read: Google Pixel 4 Camera Sample Reveals Extraordinary Zoom Capabilities

At the price mentioned above, the Google Nest Hub will be competing with the Amazon Echo Show 5, which also retails for the same price in India. While the former has a larger display than the 5.5 inches of the Echo Show, it does not have a camera for video calls that the latter boasts of. Also, the company has introduced the Nest Hub Max in the month of May. The latest device is an upgraded version of the Nest Hub with a larger display, better speakers and a camera intergration. Unfortunately, it looks like only the smaller device out of the two is going to make its way in India for now.

August 12, 2019
Google Pixel 4 Camera Sample Reveals Extraordinary Zoom Capabilities

American technology giant Google is expected to launch two new smartphones in its Pixel lineup later this year. Dubbed the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL, these devices will be the successor to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL from last year. While there is still some time for the handsets launch, the company has already revealed the design and key features of the Pixel 4 series through a series of tweets and blog posts. Now in a new reveal, first camera samples from the upcoming flagship smartphone have allegedly been showcased on photo-sharing website Instagram. The image shared reveals that the handsets may sport extraordinary zoom capabilities.

Pixel 4

https://www.instagram.com/p/B09mBnqHozR/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

The reports reveal that the Director of Design at Google, Claude Zellweger posted an image on his Instagram page which was clicked inside the company’s Design Studio. On being complemented by another Google executive, he revealed that the image has been shot at 20x zoom mode from a Pixel smartphone. Judging from the details and the quality of the image, it was deduced that it is not taken from an existing Pixel device, as they lack the hardware and software prowess to do so. Hence it is expected that the picture was clicked by the upcoming Pixel 4. It was revealed in the past that the upcoming Google flagship may sport a secondary telephoto lens. It is thus possible that the image is taken from the said lens, further enhanced using the company’s software magic.

Also read: Huawei Mate 30 Series Launch Date Leaked, To Feature The Kirin 990 SoC

The Pixel 4 series by Google will be one of its most significant upgrades yet. The company has already confirmed how the back of the smartphones will look. It is also certain that the devices will be equipped with a Soli radar chip and advanced facial recognition; all of which will be fitted inside a thick forehead bezel. While the rest of the specifications are anyone’s guess, it is expected that the handsets will run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC, combined with up to 6GB of RAM. While not confirmed, it has been leaked that the devices may feature a high refresh rate display, similar to the one found on the OnePlus 7 Pro. Like all its predecessors, the Pixel 4 lineup may be introduced in the month of October, wherein all our pending questions will be answered.

August 12, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Series Launch Date Leaked, To Feature The Kirin 990 SoC

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is best known for its two flagship smartphone lineups, which include the P and the Mate series of devices. While the first half of the year is reserved for the launch of the former, the latter generally sees the light of the day in the second half. So riding high with the success of the P30 series launched back in the month of March, it is expected the company will follow up with the purported Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro in the following months. Leaks in the past have contributed to leaking the design of the smartphones and the features they will sport. Now, new reports reveal when the upcoming flagship handsets from Huawei will launch, along with information about their specifications.

Huawei Mate 30 Series

As mentioned previously, the Huawei Mate 30 series will be the new flagship smartphones by the company. According to the latest report from a Russian publication, the forthcoming devices may be introduced on the 19th of September this year. Along with the launch information, the report also revealed both the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will run on the latest Kirin 990 chipset from the company. This is supposed to be a 7nm SoC which is significantly powerful and efficient than the Kirin 980 powering the Mate 20 and P30 Series.

Also read: Apple iPad Pro 2019 Rumoured To Feature A Triple Camera Setup

Past leaks of the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro have revealed they will have a similar design to their predecessors, with a slight reduction in front bezels. The devices will also feature an all-new camera setup, which is speculated to consist of two 40MP sensors. They may also sport the 5x optical, periscope style camera from the P30 Pro, but nothing is certain yet. Unfortunately, more details like the pricing and availability of the handsets are still shrouded in mystery. But with just over a month left in the rumoured launch date, we may not have to wait long to confirm our suspicions.

August 12, 2019
OnePlus 7T Pro Leaks Again

Previously, we had reported on a supposed leak of the OnePlus 7T Pro. The leak pertained images of the smartphones front panel but nothing apart from that. Now, a fresh report has surfaced that also showcases live shots of the upcoming OnePlus smartphone. The leaked images show a notchless display at the front and a triple camera setup at the rear.

OnePlus 7T Pro

Similar to the previous report, the OnePlus 7T Pro showed up wrapped in a protective case again. It is assumed to be done to hide the exact design. However, according to the images, we can still make out the rear camera module of the device. The front images of the handset reveal a notchless display which is similar to its predecessor, the OnePlus 7 Pro. Its front panel features negligible bezels which are partly due to the fact that it will also houses a pop-up selfie camera.

Whats The Difference?

On the rear, a blue coloured back panel is visible through a gap in the protective case. So, we might see a blue colour available at the time of the launch. Its rear camera module is set up in a vertical manner on the back and there is an LED flash right below it. A fingerprint scanner isn’t visible and is likely housed underneath the display. Notably, the first two sensors are grouped together while the third has a slight gap between the others. For the most part, the OnePlus 7T Pro looks almost identical to its preceding device. Although, it is to be expected considering its just a upgrade version of the 7 Pro.

Also Read: Honor Band 5 Launched In India, Features A Heart Rate Monitor And AMOLED Display

One of the most noticeable differences between the base and ‘T’ variant is its prominent front speaker. Furthermore, the OnePlus 7T Pro should be a higher specced variant and could supposedly have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. It could also feature an improved camera as well and be offered in new colour options. Unfortunately, there is still no concrete evidence that the device is the OnePlus 7T Pro. Additionally, the company hasn’t made any official announcements either.

August 9, 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Benchmark Scores Leaked On Geekbench

American technology giant Qualcomm, who is best known for making mobile processors, released its latest flagship smartphone SoC (System on Chip) last year. Dubbed the Snapdragon 855, the chipset has been since seen in almost every major flagship handset released this year so far. The company has also released a mid-cycle refresh of the Snapdragon 855 by launching the Snapdragon 855 Plus a few weeks ago. It is expected that Qualcomm will release a successor to the processor, purportedly called the Snapdragon 865 in the month of December.

While early details about the upcoming SoC was leaked previously, not much else was known at the moment. Now, the Snapdragon 865 has surfaced on benchmarking platform Geekbench, which reveals the benchmark scores of the upcoming chipset.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

On the popular benchmarking website Geekbench, the results of the Qualcomm Kona chipset have appeared. The previous leak of the Snapdragon 865 revealed that it has been codenamed Qualcomm Kona. So this means that the scores are of the upcoming flagship chipset. In the website’s single-core test, the SoC has managed to score 4160; while on the multi-core test, it records a score of 12946.

This is slightly higher than what the smartphones running the Snapdragon 855 could achieve, so it suggests that the upcoming chipset will provide a performance boost in flagship devices. Furthermore, the device used to run the test has been found to be running 6GB of RAM and Android 10, the latter of which is yet to hit the market.

Snapdragon 855 Plus

Also read: Honor Band 5 Launched In India, Features A Heart Rate Monitor And AMOLED Display

The Snapdragon 865 SoC from Qualcomm is speculated to be an iterative update over its predecessor. The chipset has been leaked to have two variants, out of which at least one will support 5G connectivity. It may also support LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.0 storage similar to the Snapdragon 855.

Like the previous generations, it is expected that Qualcomm may announce the Snapdragon 865 in the month of December. The first smartphone to sport the latest flagship chipset from the company has usually been a Samsung device; so the upcoming processor may debut with the Galaxy S11 due next year.

August 9, 2019
Lenovo Z6 Pro Receives BIS Certification, May Launch In India Soon
Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z6 Pro in its home country back in the month of April. The device is the successor to the Z5 Pro GT launched last year and features notable improvements over its predecessor in terms of design and performance. While it was expected that Lenovo may introduce the handset in the Indian market soon, no announcement regarding it was made from the company. Now, the latest leak reveals that the Z6 Pro may be launched in India soon, as it has gained the mandatory BIS certification in the country.

About The Certification

The Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has certified the Lenovo Z6 Pro with the model number L78051. BIS is a national standard body of India which is responsible for providing certification to certain products. It is often seen as a means for providing a third-party guarantee of quality and reliability of the products. While the BIS certification is voluntary in nature, the government of India has made it mandatory for certain products citing public health hazards.

Lenovo Z6 Pro

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is the company’s first flagship smartphone of the year. It has a glass design on the front and back with an attractive gradient rear panel. The handset has a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and support for HDR10 standard of video technology. To maximise the screen real estate, it has a waterdrop notch on top of the display. For biometrics and security, the Z6 Pro has the sixth generation optical in-display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Z6 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. For efficiently cooling the internals of the smartphone, the company has employed an advanced liquid cooling system. In terms of optics, the device has a quad rear camera setup comprising of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor; combined with an f/1.9 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra-wide sensor; an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, a 32 MP selfie camera is housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. The Z6 Pro may be available in the following storage variants when launched in India.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM
Also read: LG Teases An Upcoming Dual Screen Smartphone Ahead Of IFA 2019

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. It runs on the company’s current ZUI 11 on top of latest Android 9 Pie and supports Dolby audio to ensure better sound output from the smartphone. The device is available in two colours, namely Red and Blue. In terms of pricing, it is expected that the Z6 Pro will be priced similar to its Chinese counterparts when launched in India. This suggests a starting price of Rs. 30,000 which may go up to around Rs. 50,000 for the top-end variant.
August 6, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro Design Revealed By Case Maker

Huawei is bracing for the launch its latest flagship smartphones, the Mate 30 lineup which will succeed the Mate 20 lineup from the year 2018. Going by previous launch cycles, the upcoming devices are expected to be unveiled in the month of October.

However, months before the official launch the alleged renders of both the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro have been revealed by a case maker. Although the source cannot be verified, based on past claims, the leak looks legit.

Besides, case makers usually have design details for upcoming smartphones so that they can manufacture accessories in time, right before their demand skyrockets following the official announcement.

According to leaked images, both the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro have a high screen to body ratio display on the front. Noteworthy, they also have a wide notch up top along with unconventionally tapered side edges which were previously revealed by its leaked screen protectors.

It is evident that the Mate 30 Pro sports a larger display in comparison to the standard variant. But details about the screen size of either device are currently unavailable.

The rear of both the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro accommodate a triple camera setup which is housed in a circular module. Notably, the former has a circle-shaped LED flash while the latter has a square-shaped flash.

In addition, the upcoming smartphone duo from Huawei also has the company branding and what appears to be a loudspeaker grille on the rear.

The devices lack any visible fingerprint sensor, therefore, they are assumed to feature and an in-display fingerprint scanner which is slowly becoming a standard for mid-range and flagship devices.

Unfortunately, the source does not reveal any specifications of the Mate 30 smartphones. Nonetheless, they are expected to be kitted with the HiSilicon Kirin 985 SoC which will reportedly be manufactured by TSMC.

Also Read: LG Also Patents A Smartphone With Invisible Selfie Camera, Could Launch Soon

Apart from the leaked case renders, another source claims that the Huawei Mate 30 smartphones will be equipped with dual 40 MP rear cameras which will be an industry first.

Even though the current leaks seem correct and go in line with past revelations, we will have to wait until the devices are officially launched which is expected to happen in the month of October.

August 6, 2019

India Bound Storage And Colour Variants Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Leak

South Korean smartphone maker, Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10 Plus which are high-end smartphones. Key specs of both the handsets have leaked via several reliable sources.

Freshly, another piece of news about the Note 10 lineup has been revealed which discloses the colour and storage variants of the smartphone in India.

According to the source, both the Galaxy smartphones will be available in two storage variants. However, in terms of colours, the former will be available in four options while the latter will be available in three options. For easier reference, the different variants are listed below:

Device Name

Variant

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Aura Black: 256 GB

Aura Red: 256 GB

Aura Glow: 256 GB

Aura White: 512 GB

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Aura Black: 512 GB/ 1 TB

Aura Glow: 512 GB/ 1 TB

Aura White: 1 TB

To recall some of its features, both the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus will have an edge-to-edge display with a centre-mounted punch hole camera. In terms of display size, the former will have a 6.3 inch AMOLED display while the latter will have a 6.5 inch display.

Under the hood, the device will either be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9825 which will vary depending upon the region those units they are sold in.

For photography, the Galaxy Note 10 will have a triple rear camera setup while the Note 10 Plus will have a quad camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 — Galaxy Note 10 Green Colour

Moreover, the upcoming smartphones are reported to support 45 W fast charging and will be powered by a 3600 mAh ad 4300 mAh battery in respective order.

Also Read: Realme To Showcase A Smartphone With 64MP Quad Camera On 8th August

Also new with the Galaxy Note 10, Samsung will introduce an upgraded S-Pen which will support air gestures as seen on the newly launched Galaxy Tab S6. Readers who want to see detailed specs of the upcoming smartphones can do so by clicking here.

To sum it up, all the leaks and claims about the flagship Samsung devices will be cleared on the 7th of August, which is their official launch date.

August 2, 2019

Specs And Images Of The Upcoming Osmo Mobile 3 Revealed Via FCC

When it comes to drones and handheld camera stabilisation gimbals, DJI is one of the first companies that cross our mind. In the year 2018, the company launched the DJI Osmo Mobile 2 gimbal which is about the get a successor suggests FCC (Federal Communications Commission) listing.

The upcoming mobile stabilisation device will follow the chronological name scheming and will be dubbed the DJI Osmo Mobile 3. As previously mentioned, it was spotted on the FCC website, which every electronic product is mandatory to gain certification before it can be sold in the US.

To begin with, the design of the upcoming gimbal is reminiscent of its predecessor that features a stout handle and dual stabilisation motors. The controls are placed on the side that faces the user, therefore, the device can be operated easily via the thumb.

Noteworthy, the upcoming DJI Osmo Mobile 3 gets a key design update. The stem that holds the smartphone has a collapsible joint which provides for a compact and easy to carry form factor.

Talking about its dimensions and weight, the mobile stabilisation gimbal tips the scale at 405 gram, measures 286 x 126 x 98 mm in unfolded state and 157 x 130 x 46 mm in the folded state. The DJI Osmo Mobile 3 can handle a payload of 200±30 g i.e the weight of a smartphone that is being used to capture videos or photos.

The device is powered by a 2600 mAh 18650 Lithium battery. For connectivity, it is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 Low energy. Like most other DJI products, the Osmo Mobile 3 will also support the DJI Mimo app that provides a well rounded digital control panel and viewfinder.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Gains Wi-Fi Certification, Expected To Launch Soon

Even though the FCC listing has detailed all the specs and features of the device, we will have to wait until the company officially lifts the curtain from it. Also, the price and availability details will be revealed at the official launch event.

August 2, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Gains Wi-Fi Certification, Expected To Launch Soon

Reports in the past have claimed the Samsung is working on a 5G smartphone that will carry the SM-A908 model number. As the name suggests, it will be a part of the Galaxy A lineup and it will most likely be referred to as the Galaxy A90.

On the 1st of August, a smartphone with a similar model number was spotted on the Wi-Fi.org website which further strengthens the claims of Galaxy A90’s existence. Intriguingly, the model found in the listing also has a ‘b’ suffix which suggests that the device will be launched in both a 5G and a 4G variant.

The listing also reveals that SM-A908b aka the Galaxy A90 5G runs on the Android 9.0 Pie which is destined to be skinned with Samsung’s OneUI interface. Even though the Wi-Fi.org listing does not reveal any other features of the device, they can be derived from past leaks.

Correspondingly, the smartphone is reported to be equipped with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is a flagship-grade chipset. It is manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process and consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Adreno 640 GPU.

Samsung Galaxy A70

Besides, a Samsung made smartphone battery was previously leaked with model number “EB-BA908ABY” which is believed to power the Galaxy A90. The battery has a capacity of 4,500 mAh and is heterogenous to one found on the 5G variant of the Galaxy S10.

For photography, the Galaxy A90 is reported to feature a 32 MP front camera and a multi rear camera setup out of which the primary sensor will have 48 MP resolution.

Also Read: Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 Launched In India, Costs Rs 15,990

Like the Samsung Galaxy A80 and the Galaxy A70, it is expected to have a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display.

To sum it up, we will have to wait for an official announcement, in order to receive concrete information about the Galaxy A90 with 5G connectivity.

August 1, 2019
The iPhone 11 Series May Gain Support For The Apple Pencil

American technology giant Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones in the month of September this year. These smartphones will be the successor to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR from last year and are poised to feature notable improvements over their predecessors; like more battery, cameras and performance. Now, a fresh reports claim that the upcoming iPhone 11 may also gain support for the Apple Pencil, which is a stylus the company introduced back in the year 2015 with the first iPad Pro.

iPhone 11 With Apple Pencil

The aforementioned reports of the iPhone 11 supporting the Apple Pencil arrive from the renown analyst organization Citi Research. If turned out to be true, the upcoming device will be the first from Apple to support the Apple Pencil other than the iPads. While there are two generations of Apple Pencil currently available in the market, it is believed that the iPhone 11 may gain support for the first generation of the stylus. It is because of the different charging mechanism in the second generation. While the first Apple Pencil used a lightning port to replenish its battery, its successor charges by attaching itself to the sides of the iPad Pro. Also, only the new iPad Pros have had support for the second generation Pencil, so it would make sense for Apple to keep it that way for a while.

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The report from Citi Research may sound enticing to users wanting stylus support in an iPhone for a while; but it should be taken with a grain of salt. As the organisation is usually known for its accurate financial predictions regarding Apple and not for its predictions of what iPhones will be like in the future, the report may turn out to be nothing but a rumor. Whatever may be the case, the very idea of the iPhone 11 supporting the Apple Pencil will expand the usability of the device. Since the launch is more than a month away, we also do not need to wait too long to confirm our suspicions.

August 1, 2019
Google Testing An Android App Subscription Service Called Play Pass

American technology giant Google launched the Play Store for its Android operating system back in the year 2008. Earlier known as the Android Market, it offers a plethora of different applications and games. While most are free to download and use, the others charge a fee to be downloaded. Now, the latest reports claim that Google is planning on launching an app subscription service; that will unify most premium software on the Play Store and offer a seamless experience. Along with the service’s existence, screenshots revealing how it will work have also been showcased.

About Play Pass

As mentioned above, the Google Play Pass is a new application subscription service on Android. According to reports, the service will offer a curated library of various paid apps and games. It will also let users bypass the in-app purchases of the particular software. The leaked screenshots reveal that the service will cost users US$ 4.99 (Rs. 345) a month; which will be charged after a 10 day trial period. It is assumed that users will be able to cancel the subscription before their trial period is over if they are unsatisfied by the product.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Launched, Snapdragon 855 and Super AMOLED Display In Tow

The report also claims that Google has been working on Play Pass since last year, and the service has just started rolling out for public testing. The company has admitted to working on Play Pass and has revealed that it is still in a testing phase. Unfortunately, it is not known when the final stable release of the service will be announced; but the screenshots suggest that it is almost ready for primetime and may be launched soon. When official, the Google Play Pass will compete against the Apple Arcade, which is a similar offering on iOS due later this year.

August 1, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy M20s Will Feature a Massive 5830 mAh Battery
In the Q1 of 2019, Samsung unveiled the all new Galaxy M lineup of smartphones which are targeted towards ‘millenials’. At the time of debut, the company introduced two smartphones that include the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20. The former was targeted towards the entry level segment whereas the latter was targetted towards mid range segment.

Samsung Galaxy M20 (for reference)

Accrediting to value for money, both the smartphones have turned out to be one of the best selling devices in their segment. Clearly, the company would want to further continue the success it has attained with these handsets.

Falling in to the foot steps of the original devices, Samsung is reportedly developing successors or upgraded variants of the smartphones. While there are hardly any details about the successor to the Galaxy M10, a crucial piece of information about the Galaxy M20’s successor has been revealed.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

According to the a notable Dutch Blog, the Galaxy M20’s replacement device will be called the Galaxy M20s and it will pack a massive ‘5,830 mAh’ battery. In comparison to the original handset, this is considerable bump which packs a 5,000 mAh battery.

Noteworthy, the Asus Max Pro M1 from the year 2018 was one of the first smarpthones to incoporate a huge 5,000 mAh battery and that feature alone became its USP (Unique Selling Point). Therfore, we believe such a huge capacity battery can be a vital feature and can make the upcoming Galaxy M20s stand out of the crowd.

Besides, no other details like the specs or design of the smartphone are currently available. However, it is assumed that, like its predecessor, the Galaxy M20s will have a modern design with an edge-to-edge waterdrop notch display on the front.
Moreover, RAM and ROM capacities on the Galaxy M20s will be similar to its competitors like the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro. Therfore, it is likely to be offered in two storage variants which include the following:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Redmi K20 Pro In Summer Honey White Colour In China

To sum it up, the Galaxy M20s is expected to be a worthy smarpthone in the mid range segment. However, in order to gain more details about it, we will have to wait until Samsung publically addresses it.

What are your thoughts on the Galaxy M20s that is reported to have a 5,830 mAh battery? Let us know in the comments below.
July 31, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Specifications Leaked Before Launch

It was revealed a while ago that Korean electronics giant Samsung is working on the next generation of its flagship tablet. Earlier speculated to be called the Galaxy Tab S5, it was later revealed to be branded as the Galaxy Tab S6. The device will be a successor to the Galaxy Tab S4 from last year and is expected to feature notable improvements over its predecessor. While images and a few details of the tablet were leaked previously, a popular gadget tipster on Twitter has now revealed more information about the device; including key specifications and features.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

According to the tipster on Twitter, the upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 from Samsung will measure 244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7mm and weigh 420g. The images shared reveal it will have a similar design to its predecessor with a metal design. While the screen size is not known, it has been revealed to have an AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 px. The tablet will have a dual rear camera setup, something that is unique in the category. In terms of optics, there may be an f/2.0 aperture equipped 13MP primary sensor, coupled with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP wide-angle sensor. For selfies, the device will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera on the top of the display.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 will be kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The device is rumoured to be powered by a 7040mAh battery with support for fast charging. Along with the tablet, a dedicated S-Pen stylus is also expected to be bundled in the retail box. This accessory will have a dedicated space on the back of the tablet, where it will be attached magnetically.

Also read: Google Confirms The Pixel 4 Will Support Face Unlock And Motion Gestures

The tipster has also revealed some of the features that the upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 will sport. One of them is facial recognition, which is expected to be a secure way of logging in to the device using facial detection. Another feature expected in the tablet is called Air Mouse. This may turn the S Pen into a standard mouse. While the feature sounds useful, the tipster claims it consumes a lot of battery. Unfortunately, more details about the tablet are not known yet. But the Galaxy Tab S6 is expected to be unveiled on the August 7 Galaxy Unpacked event, we may not have to wait to find out more.

July 30, 2019
Google Confirms The Pixel 4 Will Support Face Unlock And Motion Gestures

It has been revealed that Google is working on the next generation of its flagship smartphones. Revealed to be the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, the devices will be the successors to last year’s Pixel 3 series. In an unprecedented move, the company showed off the handset’s design months prior to its launch. This made most of the leaks surrounding the Pixel 4 useless and gave Google the upper hand in building the hype around the smartphone. In what can be called another unique step, the company has revealed a few key features of the Pixel 4 in a new blog post.

Pixel 4

Look internet, no hands. #Pixel4 Learn more https://t.co/PYY0AFcnyI pic.twitter.com/f9v51VbXWd
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) July 29, 2019

In the blog post shared by Google, it has been revealed that its upcoming flagship smartphone Pixel 4 will support face unlock. The device is not expected to feature any form of fingerprint sensors, so facial authentication may be the only way to access the handset. The new feature is speculated to be as secure as FaceID found on newer Apple iPhones like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. It will also be used for payment authentication inside the Play Store and supported apps.

The teaser by Google also showcases a different type of technology on Pixel 4. According to the video, the upcoming smartphone will support motion sensing via a barrage of sensors present on the forehead bezel above the display. This feature will be called Motion Sense and will use the Soli technology the company showcased a while ago. It will allow users to skip songs, snooze alarms and silence phone calls by waving their hands, according to Google. The feature is claimed to get better over time. At launch, Motion Sense will only be available in a select few countries, names of which are not known yet.

Also read: Xiaomi Is The Number One Smartphone Seller In India For Q2 Of 2019

Unfortunately, more details about the Google Pixel 4 like its price and rest of the specifications are not known yet. However, it is expected that the smartphone, like its predecessors will launch in the month of October. So we do not have to wait too long to find out what the next generation of the device by Google will bring to the table.

July 30, 2019