Lenovo is the largest PC maker in the world and it sells millions of laptops every year. The company has a wide range of premium as well as budget laptop options in the market. So it’s natural that the company tests out a number of new features to improve the experience of its users. One such feature, currently being tested, is the ‘Ultra Quiet Mode’.
ultra-quiet mode on a Lenovo laptop
According to a Chinese media website, Lenovo is testing a new ‘Ultra Quiet Mode’ on some of its notebooks in China. This particular feature can be turned on via the laptop’s BIOS setup. Once switched on, the CPU fan will enter a dynamic mode where it will automatically switch to the Ultra Quiet Mode when the laptop is not under stress. It will go back to the normal mode when the CPU needs cooling.
Some people are naturally more sensitive to a laptop fan’s whining noise. For them, this feature can be really useful. Unfortunately, we have no word on when this ‘Ultra Quiet Mode’ will be rolled out to Lenovo laptops in the market. Also, we don’t know whether this feature has any adverse effects on the laptop’s daily performance.
Medical masks are the most sought out product in China right now. And these masks are in very short supply across the country. So much so that Chinese citizens are flooding retailers, both online and offline, to get hold of a packet. Earlier today, when the Xiaomi Youpin website started selling a fresh batch of medical masks, they received so much traffic that the website crashed.
The new batch of medical masks went on sale at 4 PM on the Xiaomi Youpin website today. Due to the excessive demand for the product, the website decided to limit just one packet per user. A packet contains 20 masks and costs 39.9 yuan (~$5.75). It was further discounted for users from the Hubei province, who are at the center of the outbreak.
However, when the sale went live today, the website received so much traffic that it went down temporarily. Xiaomi Youpin published a statement confirming the downtime and apologized for the same. The online retailer explained that the traffic on its website at the time of sale was beyond their imagination and the server wasn’t capable of handling the kind of traffic it experienced today.
Xiaomi Youpin also promised to bring a fresh batch of medical masks on its website as soon as the new stock arrives.
DxOLabs have been reviewing more mid-range phones lately. A few weeks ago, they released the review for the Nokia 7.2 and now they have followed it up with that of the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the flagbearer of Redmi’s Note line. It was launched last year as the first device powered by MediaTek’s Helio G90T processor. However, its camera performance puts it behind that of several smartphones including those released in 2016.
DxOMark has given the Redmi Note 8 Pro an overall score of 84 points which puts it under the Nokia 7.2 and the Samsung Galaxy A50.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro has four rear cameras and one of them is a 64MP f/1.9 camera. It also has an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The score is broken down into 87 points for photo and 78 points for video. The review says even with the high-resolution camera, there is a lack of fine detail in images. It also has a limited dynamic range that “results in clipping when shooting in difficult high-contrast situations”. The phone also can’t take detailed zoom shots since it doesn’t have a dedicated telephoto lens and its ultrawide angle photos also have low level of details due to lack of dynamic range.
The review praises its autofocus and subject isolation in bokeh mode.
With respect to video, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is said to show “good target exposure when recording outdoors or under typical indoor conditions”. The review also praises the electronic video stabilization and calls it effective. However, there are several areas where it could be better.
In changing light conditions, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has issues with white balance and exposure. It also has limited HDR and low detail levels with visible noise when recording in 4K.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro may have a high camera pixel count but it is not a great camera device. However, this is a mid-range device that is less than half of the cost of a flagship, so its camera performance is not expected to be stellar.
At CES 2020, OnePlus unveiled its first concept smartphone – the Concept One. The phone’s unique feature is its “disappearing” rear cameras. OnePlus was able to achieve this by covering the cameras with a piece of electrochromic glass which can change its transparency when a charge is applied. The glass is designed to become transparent when the camera app is launched and revert back to opaque when the app is closed.
OnePlus already said the phone will not be mass-produced. However, it has announced a world tour so fans of the brand can have a look and hands-on experience of the device. The world tour begins on February 5 and will be held in Europe, North America, and India. Below are the details for the world tour:
North America
Seattle, US
February 6, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
Block 41, 115 Bell Street, Seattle WA 98121.
Europe
Paris, France
February 5, 2020, at 6:00 pm.
Station F, Paris 13e.
Cologne, Germany
February 7, 2020, at 5:30 pm.
Bogen 2, Gladbacher Wall 5, 50670
The Motorola Razr has been postponed yet again. This is the second time Motorola is rescheduling the launch of its first foldable device. According to details on the official Motorola website as well as Verizon’s pre-order page, the 2019 Razr phone will no longer deliver to owners by February 6. The new date on both sites is the 18th of February, 2020.
Last December, the manufacturer announced that it was delaying the pre-order and shipping schedule of the phone. Originally scheduled to be available for pre-order on December 26 and delivered and released on January 9, the pre-order date and release dates were postponed to January 26 and February 6 respectively.
New delivery dates stated on the Motorola and Verizon pre-order pages
There is no official statement regarding the postponement but we do not think it has anything to do with demand as they said with the first one.
The Motorola Razr is not the first foldable device to get postponed multiple times. The Huawei Mate X was announced in February 2019 and was supposed to launch in June 2019 but didn’t. Shortly before the September launch, Huawei revealed there was a possibility it won’t make its September release date. The tablet eventually launched in China in October and went on sale in November, nearly a month after.
Samsung also had to postpone the launch of the Galaxy Fold after review units it sent out came up with screen issues. The Fold later went on sale in September, more than four months after it announced the postponement.
The Motorola Razr has a $1499.99 price tag and is exclusive to Verizon for now. There will be a 5G version of the phone that will be sold in China which should also have a more powerful processor, unlike the US version that has a Snapdragon 710 processor.
The phone has a 6.2-inch flexible display that folds vertically. There is a 2.7-inch screen on the outside too. Motorola has put in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. It also has a 5MP selfie camera and a 16MP rear camera. A pretty small 2510mAh battery powers it with support for 15W fast charge. Unfortunately, the phone will ship with Android Pie out of the box and not Android 10.
If you live in a place where you are the most tech-savvy person, you are probably going to be the unofficial tech support for the house. However, you don’t have to always be the go-to guy, at least for those who use Android devices.
Yesterday, the official Android Twitter account (@Android) announced that users can now get assistance for their Android-related issues by tweeting using the hashtag #AndroidHelp. Sounds cool, right?
Have questions related to your #Android 📱? We’re here to help. Now, you can get assistance by tweeting your issue using hashtag #AndroidHelp.
An official Reddit post revealed that the official Android Twitter handle will provide assistance for the following:
General troubleshooting
Identity and Authentication
Accessibility
Security
And many other Android features
With several Android users using different devices from a plethora of manufacturers, the hashtag may become a mess. Some speculate that questions not related to Google’s own phone such as Android update timelines may be redirected to the appropriate channels.
Over time, Smartphones have evolved a lot and have become everyone’s companion. The smartphones are getting new features to facilitate users in their daily life. Last year, most of the manufacturers played around the Quad rear camera setup. The new camera setup was present inside high-end as well as mid-range smartphones. We have concluded a list of some best quad cameras on the rear side.
The advent of powerful camera sensors on smartphones has shrunk the digital camera market. The sales of digital cameras have tanked over the last few years. It has become a new normal for smartphones to get a powerful quad-camera setup on the rear side. There is a lot of devices that feature quad-camera setup, however, we have listed some best devices featuring the powerful camera.
Such a camera evolution in smartphones has become a boon for photography enthusiasts. The user can snap high-quality photographs and can directly upload them to Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and other social media websites. Let’s see what are the best smartphones featuring quad-camera setup on the rear side.
Best Quad Cameras Smartphones
The smartphones featuring four cameras on the rear side are listed below.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Galaxy Note 10 Plus / 10 Plus 5G Case Tough Armor
The Korean giant is known for its high-end Galaxy Note series. The Stylus packed Note series recently received its new successor – Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus. To improve the photography, the Galaxy Note 10+ features a quad rear camera. It consists of 12-megapixel primary sensors, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a TOF sensor. The photography prowess of Galaxy Note 10+ is making it our top contender for the list.
Other feature of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus:
It features a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen having 1440 x 3040 pixels resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio, corning Gorilla Glass 6, HDR 10+.
The smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset packed with an Octa-Core processor and Adreno 640 GPU in the USA and China. Whereas, the Exynos 9825 chipset powers it in other regions with Mali-G76 MP12 GPU.
It comes available in UFS 3.0 256GB + 12 GB RAM and 512 GB + 12 GB RAM variants.
In Optics, there’s a 12 MP + 12 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP TOF sensors on rear side. A 10 MP camera is present on the front.
In Connectivity, the smartphone features a WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, FM, USB 3.1 Type C.
There’s a 4300 mAh battery with 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging support.
Galaxy Note 10 Plus is available in four color variants – Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Blue.
The Chinese giant is not far away when it comes to a powerful rear camera in smartphones. Huawei P30 Pro features a Quad Camera module featuring a 40-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a TOF 3D camera. Both the primary and telephoto lens features OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) feature. The Leica optics powered lens is coupled with dual-LED dual-tone flash.
Other features of Huawei P30 Pro
The smartphone hosts a 6.47-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1090 x 2340 pixels having an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display also supports HDR 10 and pixel per inch density stands at 398 PPI.
It is powered with a HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset sporting an octa-core processor and Mali-G76 MP10 GPU.
Huawei P30 Pro runs on EMUI 10 based on Android 10.
It comes in different storage variants of 128 GB + 6 GB, 128 GB + 8 GB, 256 GB + 8 GB, and 512 GB + 8 GB. All the storage options use UFS 2.1.
In optics, there’s a 40 MP + 8 MP + 20 MP + 2 MP on the rear side. A 32 MP shooter is present on the front side.
There’s support for WiFI, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, IR, and USB 3.1 Type-C reversible.
However, there are a Fingerprint optical under-display sensors along with accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, color spectrum.
A 4200 mAh Li-Po battery with 40W fast charging and 15W fast wireless charging is present.
It is available in Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Black, Misty Lavender, Pearl White, and Breathing Crystal.
Oppo’s newly launched first premium flagship device – Realme X2 Pro recently featuring high-end specifications and features. The smartphones host four rear cameras including a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera supports dual-LED flash, HDR and panorama features. A 16-megapixel selfie camera is present on the front.
Other features of Realme X2 Pro
The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen having 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 402 PPI density. The display supports 1000 nits maximum brightness, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and DCI-P3 100%.
It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset coupled with an Octa-Core processor and Adreno 640 GPU clocked at 700 MHz.
Realme X2 is available different storage variants like 64 GB + 6 GB, 128 GB + 8 GB, and 256 GB + 12 GB. The 64 GB storage is based on UFS 2.1 and the others are UFS 3.0.
In connectivity, there’s a WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, Radio and USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector.
There’s a Fingerprint under-display optical sensor for authentication. Moreover, there’s an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
A 4000 mAh battery with 50W fast charging is present.
It is available in different colors including Lunar White, Neptune Blue, Red Master Edition and Gray Master Edition.
Huawei’s subsidiary – Honor launched Honor 20 in the summers last year. The flagship smartphone from Honor features a quad-camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 32-megapixel front sensor is present for selfies and video calling.
Other features of Honor 20
The smartphone consists of a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display featuring a 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display carries 412-pixel density.
Honor 20 is powered with HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset featuring an octa-core processor and Mali-G76 MP10 GPU.
It is available two storage options of 128 GB + 6 GB and 128 GB + 8 GB RAM.
In Optics, there’s a quad-camera module with 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP lens. A 32 MP lens is present on the front.
In Connectivity there’s a WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB 2.0 Type-C.
In Sensors, there’s a fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
A 3750 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging technology is present.
A midnight black, sapphire blue, Icelandic white, and phantom blue colors are present.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30 and K30 5G last year with some mid-range specs.
Redmi K30
The Redmi K30 features four cameras – a 64-megapixel primary, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, a 2-megapixel dedicated macro and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a 20-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
Redmi K30 5G
The 5G enabled smartphones also comprise four-camera including a 64-megapixel primary, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, 5-megapixel dedicated macro and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a dual selfie camera of 20-megapixel and 2-megapixel on the front.
Other specs of Redmi K30/30 5G
Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G and K30 feature the same 6.67-inch IPS LCD display having the resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10 and 120Hz refresh rate.
Redmi K30 is powered with Snapdragon 730G, whereas, the Redmi K30 5G comes with Snapdragon 765G.
Both the smartphones are available in 64 GB + 6 GB, 128 Gb + 6 GB, 128 GB + 8 GB and 256 GB + 8 GB storage variants.
These devices sport the same connectivity options like WiFi, GPS, NFC, IR, FM Radio and USB 2.0. However, the 5G version comes with Bluetooth 5.1 and the other with Bluetooth 5.0.
A 44500 mAh battery is present in both the devices. However, Redmi K30 5G supports 30W fast charging and K30 is limited to 27W fast charging.
Oppo announced the Quad camera device last year in December packing MediaTek Dimensity 1000L processor. The smartphone features a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel B/W sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone embeds a 32-megapixel selfie camera for video calling.
Other specs of Oppo Reno3
The smartphone consists of a 6.4-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen having 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 408 PPI pixel density.
It is powered with MediaTek Dimensity 1000L chipset with an octa-core processor on the board while featuring Mali-G77 MP9 GPU.
It comes in different storage options of 128 GB + 8 GB and 128 GB + 12 GB.
A Quad rear camera with 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP lens. A 32 MP lens on the front for selfies.
In connectivity, there’s a Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and USB 3.1.
It is available in three different colors of White, Black, Starry Night Blue and Sunrise.
Realme X2 is the younger sibling of Realme X2 Pro. It also features a quad rear camera consisting of a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel dedicated macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front side.
Other specifications of Realme X2
It packs a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen having 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio with 403 PPI of pixel density.
It is powered with a Snapdragon 730G processor consisting of an octa-core CPU processor and Adreno 618 GPU.
There are different storage variants including a 64 GB + 6GB, 128 GB + 6 GB, 128 GB + 8 GB, and 256 GB + 6 GB. The smartphone features UFS 2.1 storage.
In-camera department, there’s a 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP lens on rear side. A 32 MP lens is present on the front for selfies and video calling.
In Connectivity, Realme X2 comes with WiFI, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, Radio and USB 2.0 TYpe-C.
Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass are present on the device.
A 4000 mAh battery with 30 W fast charging technology is present.
It is available three different colors Pearl White, Pearl Blue, and Pearl Green.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer announced the Vivo V17 Pro last year packed with Snapdragon 675 chipset. It houses four cameras on the rear side consisting of a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a motorized pop-up dual selfie camera of 32-megapixel and 8-megapixel.
Other specifications of Vivo V17 Pro
The smartphone comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display having 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio with 409-pixel density. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 612 GPU.
Vivo V17 Pro is available in 128GB Storage + 8GB RAM version only.
In-camera department, there’s a 48 MP + 8 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP quad-camera unit. A dual selfie pop-up camera with 32 Mp + 8 MP is present on the front side.
The smartphones come with a WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, FPS, NFC, Radio and USB 2.0 Type-C.
A 4100 mAh battery with 18W fast charging is present in the device.
It is available in Crystal Black, Crystal Sky, and Midnight Ocean colors.
These are some smartphones with four cameras that are present in the market. We will keep updating the list with new smartphones. If you have any device recommendations that we have missed, then don’t forget to comment below.
Huawei, a Chinese electronics brand, has been facing operational obstacles in multiple different countries, owing to its data privacy allegations. This accusation stems across different European regions and especially the United States of America. However, it is now official that the tech giant will be allowed to build 5G network infrastructure in certain parts of the United Kingdom.
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of UK, has given Huawei the go-ahead for building 5G networking in parts of the country, despite facing pressures from the US and his own party. As of right now, the Chinese company can only develop “non core” parts of the newer and faster bandwidth. Notably, Huawei’s market share in the field is hard capped at just 35 percent, making it harder for the company, which is an expert in mobile networking, to form a monopoly or hold a major stake in the country.
This decision will go against the US Government’s policies against Huawei, as the US Commerce Department plans on further restricting the China based tech brand’s operations in the US. Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, has warned that this move from Boris Johnson risks intelligence sharing and endangers the post-Brexit nation alongside its trade deal with America.
In response to this news, Victor Zhang, Huawei Vice President, stated that the company is “reassured by the UK government’s confirmation” and will continue expanding its “5G rollout.” According to Mathew Fell, CBI’s Chief (Confederation of British Industry), the decision by the Prime Minister was “a sensible compromise,” since the Government took the time to assess the merits of Huawei’s involvement in the development of 5G networking within the country.
5G network has become the hallmark for developed nations and its benefits have been recognized in nations like South Korea and China, which were also one of the early adopters of the latest advancement in telecommunications technology. It has the potential to add real economic value to a nation and improve quality of life even in rural areas across the globe.
Xiaomi‘s Youpin crowdfunding platform has played host to a new product dubbed Five Smart Sterilization lamp. The device comes with a price tag of 149 yuan ($21).
The Five Smart Sterilization lamp features an H-shaped tube design and a dimension of 240x120x120mm. The tube houses a bacteriocidal UV lamp at the middle with a power rating of 35W. The lamp is a Philips lamp containing 1/10 of the mercury in a thermometer. The lamp also has a lifespan of 9000 hours. The device uses the standard 220v-50Hz voltage. The ultraviolet light has an applicable area of 20m-30m. At the top of the fuselage in a power button.
Further, the lamp comes with support for app control. It supports the MIJIA app as well as XiaoAI smart voice assistant. The app supports smartphones running Android 4.4 and higher as well as iOS 9.9 and higher. The lamp can be controlled by the app and data such as the working efficiency of the lamp can be viewed on the app.
A recent investigation has reportedly uncovered startling evidence that points to Avast, the antivirus software, collecting users’ browsing history data and selling it to third parties like Microsoft and Google.
The investigation was a joint effort from the Motherboard and PCMag that relied on leaked user data and other company documents to uncover the sale of private user data without user consent. Avast antivirus solutions are installed in nearly 435 million Windows, Mac and even mobile platforms globally. Reportedly, the company harvested users’ browsing history data via plugins and have been harvesting it for third party clients.
During the investigation, a document belonging to Jumpshot, an Avast subsidiary, was recovered. This detailed information regarding antivirus software which was installed on PC’s being capable of collecting data, which Jumpsht repackaged into multiple products that people bought for their computers. Reportedly, the names of clients potentially included industry giants like Google, Yelp, Microsoft, McKinsey, Pepsi, Sephora, Home Depot, Conde Nast, Intuit, and many others.
Since the report initially went public, Avast has stopped providing any browsing related data that is collected by extensions to Jumpshot. Furthermore, Jumpshot contracts have also been revealed which include dealings with a marketing firm that paid over $2 million for access to users’ browsing data in 2019.
Avast is being accused of tracking the exact date and time of when a user enters a website, alongside search history, and even keeping track of digital content like videos being viewed. This has raised a number of flags regarding the users being privy of this information. Currently, Avast is also being investigated for harvesting user data via its Antivirus software itself, apart from browser plugins.
According to Digital Chat Station, there will be no Mi 10 Explorer Edition with a transparent glass back this year. We have no idea why but hope more details will surface in the near future. However, we presume sales might not have been stellar, hence the reason for not launching one this year. At the moment, there is no information about a Mi 10 SE or Mi 10 Lite.
No new Mi Pad in development
The leaker also revealed there is no new Mi Pad tablet in development. The last Xiaomi tablet, the Mi Pad 4, was released in 2018, and to be honest, we are better off without another Xiaomi tablet. The Chinese giant didn’t release the MIUI 11 update for the Mi Pad 4 and Mi Pad 4 Plus, which means it no longer offers software support for the two tablets. Based on this, we will not advise our readers to pick up any future Xiaomi tablet, if there will be one, unless things change for the better.
Mi 10 series sticking to 1080p displays
Another key info he revealed is that the Mi 10 series will not have a 2K 120Hz display. Xiaomi has always kept the resolution of its flagships at 1080p and it appears it is sticking to that for the upcoming Mi 10 series.
While this may be surprising to some, it will not be to others. Xiaomi probably has a reason for not jumping on the QHD+ train, and if you ask us, we will say it’s because of the price. A higher-resolution display costs more and will increase the cost of production which will translate to a higher selling price of the device.
Xiaomi is expected to unveil its new flagships in February before MWC 2020. A leaked poster says the launch event will hold on February 11, the same day Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S20 series.
The latest news on popular tech forum XDA Developers is about the market release of the forthcoming Samsung phones. The update comes from notable XDA writer Max Weinbach, who was also responsible for announcing a number of credible leaks regarding the Galaxy S20 earlier this month. The latest round of updates from Weinbach that reveals the pricing and availability of the Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy Buds+.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pricing and availability
According to Weinbach, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will reportedly launch on Feb. 14, sporting a price tag of $1,400. He further adds that there is a chance that the smartphone will be an AT&T exclusive in the U.S, although it is too early to tell. If the device is indeed an AT&T exclusive, it will not be long before Samsung introduces an unlocked variant for the mass market.
Samsung is looking to take on the Motorola Razr head-on, and this is evident from its launch strategy. Motorola will be arriving in the U.S markets on Feb. 6. It is now up for pre-orders exclusively at Verizon in the U.S. with a hefty price tag of $1,500. The Razr is a mid-ranger featuring Snapdragon 710 whereas the Galaxy Z Flip is more powerful with Snapdragon 855 onboard.
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra and Galaxy Buds+ pricing and availability
Next in line, the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ 5G, and the S20 Ultra 5G are expected to hit the markets on March 6. Initial estimates suggest that the S20 Ultra will cost a cool $1,300 in the U.S. Prices for the other variants are currently unknown. All three variants will come pre-installed with screen protectors from the factory and is likely to be rated for IP68 water resistance at 5M.
The Galaxy Buds+ are expected to arrive in February, sporting double the battery life of the existing Galaxy Buds. This effectively rates the Buds+ for 12-hour battery backup, since the 1st generation lasts for up to 6 hours on a single charge. The Buds+ is expected to retail at $149 and features Adaptive Noise Isolation, which should not be confused with Active Noise Cancellation. The Galaxy Buds+ will be available for free for those who pre-order Galaxy S20 series phones.
A new rumor has suggested that Nokia could soon launch a foldable smartphone later this year. The news was reported via a source that had previously leaked various Nokia smartphone launched, so there exists a possibility of the rumor being true.
According to the source, HMD Global, the parent company, is planning on releasing a foldable smartphone under the Finnish brand’s name in late 2020 or early 2021. In which case, we can expect to maybe see a glimpse of the foldable smartphone at the upcoming MWC 2020 (Mobile World Congress), considering the company is actually planning on releasing within the year.
HMD Global, the parent company of Nokia
Nokia’s smartphone with a bending display will directly compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold series and the recently released Motorola Razr. It is possible that Nokia’s take on the unique form of smartphone could include features that set it apart from the competition like a Z-shaped dual fold format.
Furthermore, the source claimed that the first prototype was completed in mid 2019 and HMD Global has even marked the handset as virtually ready earlier this month. Unfortunately, the information has not been announced by the company, yet, so we can not provide any concrete statements at the moment.
Nokia 9 PureView (rear)
Notably, it has also been reported that Nokia, after delaying the Nokia 9 PureView multiple times, has skipped the Nokia 9.1 PureView and is currently focusing its efforts on the newer Nokia 9.2 PureView as a direct successor to its previous flagship model. Nokia 9.2 is expected to arrive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC and may feature a 32 or 48 megapixel front facing camera. Its rear camera configurations are still at large and it is suggested that the device will feature wireless charging as well.
The Realme 5 Pro has just received a price drop in India. This could indicate the company’s intentions of introducing the next-gen Realme 6 lineup in the coming months. The Realme 3 was unveiled in March followed by Realme 3 Pro in April last year. Hence, the arrival of the Realme 6 series that is speculated to include Realme 6i, Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro could be drawing near.
Realme 5 Pro Price and Availability
The base variant of Realme 5 Pro with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage is currently listed at Rs. 12,999 (~$182) on Flipkart. The base variant was priced at Rs. 14,999 (~$210) at launch.
The 6GB + 64GB variant originally priced at Rs. 15,999 (~$224) is now priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$196). While the top of the line variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is now priced at Rs. 15,999 (~$238) instead of the original Rs. 17,999 (~$252).
Realme 5 Pro Features and Specifications
The Realme 5 Pro flaunts a 6.3-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 712 SoC with a list of memory and storage combinations listed above. The key feature of the smartphone is its quad rear camera setup comprising of the highly-valued 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor. It is paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and two 2-megapixel sensors in-charge of macro and depth sensing.
Realme 5 Pro
The Realme 5 Pro flaunts a 16-megapixel selfie camera housed within the waterdrop notch. The smartphone draws power from a 4,035 mAh battery with support for 30W VOOC charge and runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6. It gets a rear panel-mounted fingerprint sensor in terms of security. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11, and more. The smartphone is available in two color options namely Crystal Green and Sparkling Blue.
In related news, the Realme 6i has been certified by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, better known as the IMDA. There is no clear report on when the certification came through. Initial reports claim that the smartphone bears model number RMX2040.
Mystery Realme Smartphones Spotted at FCC
Two mystery Realme smartphones featuring model numbers RMX2063 and RMX2001 was recently approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The RMX2063 measures 163.9 x 75.8 x 9.4 mm and weighs 196 grams. Judging by these dimensions, the smartphone is likely to flaunt a 6.5-inch display. It is possible that Realme plans to include a 4,300 mAh battery on the device, which might run on ColorOS 7. The RMX2001, on the other hand, measures 162.1 x 74.8 x 9.6 mm and weighs 191 grams. It could sport a slightly smaller display than the one found on the RMX2063. It also features a 4,300mAh battery.
Poco put the rumour mills to rest when it indeed revealed that the first phone from the independent Poco brand will be the Poco X2. The company has equally confirmed the device will be launched on February 4. The Poco X2 has now been confirmed to be sold on Flipkart in India. A landing page for the device has now gone live on Flipkart’s website.
The landing page only contained the teasers that have already been revealed by the tech giant. This includes a display refresh rate of 120Hz. Flipkart promises to reveal more about the smartphone in the days leading to the official announcement.
The Poco X2 is said to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 that was launched in China last month. If that be the case, the device is expected to feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ display and will be powered by a Snapdragon 730G SoC with a 4,500mAh battery under the hood.
On the camera end, the Poco X2 is expected to pack a dual selfie camera setup made up of a 20MP+2MP combo. At the rear, there will be a quad camera setup. The device may also pack a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on board even though the Redmi K30 packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Motorola’s is reportedly working on a flagship phone that will be announced on Feb. 23, a day before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech event kicks off in Barcelona, Spain. The said device is expected to debut as Motorola Edge+. The name of this phone was revealed by reputed tipster Evan Blass few days ago. A Geekbench listing of the phone has been spotted through which its key details have been revealed.
The Geekbench listing of the Motorola Edge Plus reveals that its powered by a flagship processor. The smartphone scored 4106 in the single-core test. It recorded a score of 12823 in the multi-core test. It is driven by an octa-core chipset by Qualcomm that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. It is mentioned as “burton” in the motherboard field. Although the name burton has been spotted for the first time, it seems to be referring to the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform.
The Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Motorola Edge+. The chipset is accompanied by 12 GB of RAM. The other specifications of the smartphone are currently under the wraps.
The only thing that is known about the Motorola Edge+ is that it will be sporting a punch-hole display. There is no word on whether position of the punch-hole will be on the top-left or top-right corner of the display. The Motorola One Vision that was unveiled few months ago was the first punch-hole display from the company. The upcoming Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power phones will be also sporting punch-hole screens.
There is an upcoming Motorola phone that will be arriving with a stylus. The said phone also features a punch-hole screen. However, the name of the device is currently under the wraps. It is speculated that the phone will be fueled by the Snapdragon 765 that is integrated with X52 5G modem.
The Moto Z2 Force that came in 2017 was the last flagship phone from the company. The Moto Z3 and Moto Z4 that went official in the succeeding years featured non-flagship chipsets. Hence, 2020 will mark as the year as Motorola returns to the flagship arena with the launch of Motorola Edge+. Since it is said to be equipped with Snapdragon 865, it could be a 5G ready phone. In the U.S., the handset will be available through Verizon.
According to a new report, Indians are one of the most affected by the macOS malware called Shlayer. This is one of the most widespread macOS malware in 2019 and has infected the most number of devices in the Southeast Asian subcontinent.
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity expert, reported that Shlayer utilizes a smart malware distribution system that allows it to spread via a partner network, entertainment websites and even Wikipedia. This showcases the scale of the rampant malware is and that even established and well known websites are infected and need additional security measures put in place.
In the data, it is seen that India arrives second only to the US in terms of the total number of affected users. The former sits at 18.9 percent while the latter has a massive 31 percent, with numbers further expected to grow. Similarly, Germany ranks third with 14 percent while France and the UK trail behind with 10 percent each respectively.
Anton Ivanov, Kaspersky Security Analyst, stated that “The macOS platform is a good source of revenue for cybercriminals, who are constantly looking for new ways to deceive users, and actively use social engineering techniques to spread their malware. This case demonstrates that such threats can be found even on legitimate sites.” But, “Luckily for macOS users, the most widespread threats that target macOS currently revolve around feeding illicit advertising rather than something more dangerous, such as stealing financial data.”
In other words, macOS platform is an active target for cybercriminals which aim to make a profit by selling services based around advertising and other forms of illegal and unavoidable branding. Meaning, Apple users currently do not face any major risk apart from a few annoying pop up ads and more but the fact that it is possible might eventually lead to further harmful malware in the near future.
Apple MacBook Air
As of right now, the malware is only based around installing adware that modifies search results, gather user search history and feed illicit advertisements without user consent. Furthermore, Shlayer attacks reportedly account for nearly a third of all malware infections on the macOS; and are also responsible for the installation of other adware like AdWare.OSX.Bnodlero, AdWare. OSX.Geonei, AdWare.OSX.Pirrit and AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.
A recent report on XDA Developers revealed the entire specifications of the upcoming Motorola Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power phones. Now, a fresh report on 91mobiles has revealed the design of the Moto G8 through leaked renders. The publication has also revealed the different color editions of the smartphone.
The leaked renders of the Motorola Moto G8 reveal that it will be fitted with a punch-hole display like the recent Motorola One series phones. It will be the first G-lineup device to flaunt a punch-hole screen. The LED flash rear-facing camera setup of the Moto G8 appears similar to the Moto G8 Plus phone. The text imprinted alongside the cameras reveal that the setup will include a macro lens and an ultrawide shooter.
Motorola Moto G8
The logo on the backside of the Moto G8 is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The tope edge of the phone is the home for its 3.5mm audio jack. There is a volume rocker and a power key on the left side of the smartphone. The bottom edge of the phone is not visible, but it is likely to house a speaker grill and a charging slot. The Moto G8 is expected to arrive in color editions like White and Blue. Both color variants will have a textured rear.
The Moto G8 has a 6.39-inch display that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The Snapdragon 665 SoC will be fueling the phone. It will come in 2 GB, 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants. The phone may arrive in 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions. A microSD card slot will be onboard for more storage.
Motorola Moto G8
The Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the Moto G8. The phone will be housing a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. The phone will be fitted with a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. The triple camera setup placed on the rear side of the device could be featuring an 8-megapixel front camera.
There is no word on the pricing of the Moto G8. North America, Latin America (Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa are the markets that are expected to receive the smartphone. It is believed that the company will be launching the Moto G8 Power alongside it.
Motorola will be holding a press conference on Feb. 23 just before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. The event will be used to announce the Motorola Edge+ flagship phone. It is not known whether the Moto G8 and G8 Power will be made official at MWC 2020 or it will hold an unveil event in Brazil to announce them.’
Samsung‘s latest flagship series is just around the corner. The Galaxy S20 series will be unveiled in the arriving month, during its Unpack event and is the successor to the Galaxy S10 series. However, even before the launch, many leaks have already surfaced and now even its official case has been revealed.
Leaked: Samsung Galaxy S20 series Rugged Cover
A leakster went on Twitter to share images of the official cases and covers of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. The tweet arrived with multiple images that showcased the smartphone accessories and are said to be compatible with three different models with designs resembling the Galaxy S10 official cases from last year.
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra is getting these new Protective Standing Cover, LED View Cover and Clear View Covers. Here are the official renders of the same. Only Black/Grey colour renders as of now. Like them? #Samsung#UNPACKED#GalaxyUNPACKEDpic.twitter.com/cpxif3G0mr
According to the images, the first one is a thin case that features a rugged design for better protection and also arrives with a built-in stand on the rear. Furthermore, one of the cases has a see-through flip-style cover with a window-like area on the flap. This window area lets useful information from the smartphone to be portrayed even when the display is covered, including time, notifications, battery and more. The last of the cases follows Samsung’s traditional LED cover design. It arrives with LED lights on the flap that covers the front which displays the time.
Unfortunately, this has not been officially confirmed by the company but the renders might just be a true representation of the actual product. A protective standing cover, LED View Cover and a Clear View Cover were used to describe these leaked cases and covers but we will have to wait for Samsung’s official announcement to confirm the names as well.
Apple might manufacture 116 million iPhones in the first half of the fiscal year 2020, according to an estimate by Cohen & Company Inc. analyst Krish Sankar. The figures rely heavily on the growing demand for the upcoming low-cost iPhone SE 2, along with continued interest in the iPhone 11 lineup. Rumors have claimed that the upcoming low-cost iPhone may debut as iPhone 9.
According to Cohen’s previous estimate, Apple produced close to 70 million iPhones in the final quarter of 2019. About 52 million or 74 percent of the total figure were the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Pro. The company is expected to build around 46 million iPhones in the first quarter of 2020, out of which 6 million are expected to be the forthcoming iPhone SE 2 / iPhone 9 handset.
It is said that the demand for the new iPhone 9 will be high if Apple manages to price it within the $500-mark, which Sankar claims is extremely likely. Sankar estimates the low-cost iPhone will be priced at $475, at par with the launch price of the 1st generation iPhone SE. Apple had designed the original SE around the then flagship iPhone 6S, and the device is still manufactured in India.
Sankar further estimates Apple will produce over 43 million iPhones in Q3 2020, to meet rising demands at the onset of the holiday season. Sankar valued Apple’s future stock pricing at $350 based on Services and the upcoming lineup. The Apple iPhone SE 2 and the 5G-ready iPhone 12 are expected to further boost sales in the second half of 2020. Apple’s steady service growth also plays a crucial role in bumping share prices.
According to Sankar, “High demand for the iPhone 11 coupled with a steady bullish sentiment in the smartphone market is expected to pump up Apple’s stock prices in the calendar year 2020. Notable mentions include the SE 2, despite chances of cannibalization with some of the older models, and the introduction of 5G handsets. Revenue from services is expected to grow with gross margins over 60% as expansion plans continue in full swing.
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