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Apple introduced the iPhone X in Gold, Silver and Space Gray colors. This year Apple is expected to introduce three new iPhone models in: a second generation iPhone X and a low-cost, 6.1-inch option with a similar full-face display as seen on the iPhone X, but with LCD rather than an OLED display, and an iPhone X Plus. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a new research note says that the second-generation iPhone X will be available in Black, White, and Gold, while the 6.1-inch model will come in in a range of colors including red, blue, orange, gray, and white.
It is not clear if the ‘red’ color in the 20118 iPhone X is PRODUCT (RED), similar to the special edition iPhone 8 that was launched recently, but it did not introduce the RED version of the iPhone X.
Back in April prototype of a gold iPhone X passed through the FCC, even though they were filed in September 2017.
In a a research note with TF Securities, Kuo said:
We expect the demands for the new 6.5" OLED iPhone will be better than iPhone X because of similar or lower price but with larger display, dual-sim dual-standby (DSDS), and three possible casing colors ...
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Apple seems to be prepping on launching a new MacBook Pro revamp later this year as the model is now spotted surfacing the Geekbench benchmark test. According to the listing, the model is MacBook Pro 15,2 and it is powered by the Intel Core i7-8559U Coffee Lake CPU, runs up to 28W.
Since the CPU is yet to be shipped on any product, hints that this model would be a modern update to Apple’s MacBook Pro line. The chipset is a quad-core CPU that has a 2.7GHz base frequency and turbo boost up to 4.5GHz. The new model usually arrives at the end of the year and this time around we will also be seeing a low-cost Apple MacBook Air model as well and it comes with a 13-inch Retina display.
Though the MacBook Pro line-up is definitely due, we haven't heard much about whats coming. If the Geekbench scores and details it reveals are legit, we can expect a solid CPU upgrade and according to Intel specifications, this model comes with 8 MB L3 cache and Iris Plus integrated graphics. The benchmark suggests Apple is sticking with LPDDR3 RAM, but then again it means that the possibility of 32GB RAM upgrade option is unlikely. The benchmark ...
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be unveiled on August 9th and the company is planning something big with the S Pen this time around. Over the weekend we heard reports that the Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen might be able to control music playback, long-range self-timer. Now the FCC certification more or less confirms Bluetooth support.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 S Pen comes with model number EJ-PN960, will connect to the Note 9 over 2.4GHz Bluetooth LE. The FCC listing refers to it as 'Stylus Pen' and the name 'N960'matches up as an accessory to the Note 9’s model number of SM-N960. The FCC listing, however, doesn't reveal any other functionality, then again, popular leakster stated that the Note 9 S Pen can be used to control timers on the phone from distance, as well as music playback.
The S Pen’s button will work similarly to perform actions on a pair of Bluetooth headphones; you could click it to pause, long-press or double tap to skip tracks or perform another action. The unlocked Note 9 for the US has also passed through the FCC with model number SM-N960U.
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At the Google I/O 2018 event the company introduced the Duplex Assistant AI-based phone call technology. The feature uses Assistant to make phone calls and book appointments for users when asked. Then again, Google's Chrome team has officially renamed the experimental 'Chrome Home' interface to 'Chrome Duplex.' To avoid any confusion, the company is now renaming Chrome Duplex to Chrome Duet.
Chrome Duplex is finally taking shape with Chrome 69, it packs a design that balances easy access to controls on large devices and the traditional top address bar. Now the latest change comes to its name and to avoid the obvious confusion with another Google product. Since the Google Duplex is a wide-ranging technology that spans across both Assistant and Search, it is understandable why it deserves the name.
The Chrome Duet rename is not yet live in the latest build (69.0.3481.0) of Chrome Canary for Android. So the change should happen in the coming few days.
The information behind this name change comes as a code change request in Chromium Gerrit, which reads:
Rename Chrome Duplex to Chrome Duet
This rename is to avoid name collision with Google Duplex; a feature completely unrelated to Chrome toolbars.
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Facebook today has announced that the London-based team at Bloomsbury AI will be joining the company. Facebook says that the Bloomsbury team's leading expertise in machine reading and understanding unstructured documents in natural language will strengthen Facebook’s efforts in natural language processing research.
This will further help Facebook in understanding natural language and its applications. The Bloomsbury AI team will help in growing Facebook's AI efforts in London, joining a roster of strong engineering talent. The financial terms were not disclosed, but reports suggest that it might be between $23 and $30 million. Bloomsbury AI was backed by Fly.VC, Seedcamp, IQ Capital, UCL Technology Fund and the U.K. taxpayer-funded London Co-investment Fund.
Facebook's post doesn't clearly state that its intentions to bring out new AI-based tools, but says that its expertise will help Facebook’s efforts in natural language processing research. It is also possible that the said applications could include detecting misinformation and any sorts of problematic content.
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Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries at the company’s 41st annual AGM announced that Reliance Jio has crossed 215 million customers in 22 months of launch, compared to 125 million in July last year. Earlier this year when announcing the financial results, the company said that it had over 186 million customers.
He also said that there are over 25 million JioPhone users in India. He said that Jio users consistently make more than 240 crore minutes of voice and video calls every single day and Jio customers alone are consuming over 240 crore GB of data a month, including 340 crore hours video every month, almost double compared to last year. Jio 4G now cover 99% of population in India, as it has promised.
He said that the company over the past 12 months have more than doubled the network capacity. Even after serving the needs of its 215+ milion customers, the capacity utilization of the Jio network is less than 20%.
Which means, the company can multiply its customer base without additional investment. The company said that it is working tirelessly to satisfy the 1% of population which is left out.
Dell today has launched the Alienware 15 and 17, Dell G Series - G3 and G7 and Inspiron 24 5000 All-in-One in India. The Alienware gaming laptops are powered up to Intel Core i9 processor with up to 6-cores. Dell G-series laptops include G3 15 and Dell G7 15.
The Dell Alienware are available in variants ranging from 8th Gen Intel Core i5, i7, to the latest i9 processors with up to 6-cores. The company says that it has mechanically engineered the Alienware Cryo-Tech v2.0, which is its cooling system with 50% thinner fan blades, a vapor chamber on the CPU to cool down the higher number of cores more efficiently.
It also gets support for external desktop graphics via the Alienware Graphics Amplifier, optional 120Hz TN+WVA 400-nits display designed with Nvidia Gsync. It comes with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with 8GB DDR5 GPU options. The new Alienware 15 and 17 support over 80 quadrillion lighting combinations via 13 unique programmable lighting zones with up to 20 distinct colors.
On the other hand, as the name suggests, the G3 15 and G7 15 sport a 15-inch display and are an affordable gaming laptop that comes with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series GPUs, 8th Gen Intel Core processors, thermal management solutions, intelligent content prioritization software, ...
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Apple introduced the iPhone X in Gold, Silver and Space Gray colors. This year Apple is expected to introduce three new iPhone models in: a second generation iPhone X and a low-cost, 6.1-inch option with a similar full-face display as seen on the iPhone X, but with LCD rather than an OLED display, and an iPhone X Plus. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a new research note says that the second-generation iPhone X will be available in Black, White, and Gold, while the 6.1-inch model will come in in a range of colors including red, blue, orange, gray, and white.
It is not clear if the ‘red’ color in the 20118 iPhone X is PRODUCT (RED), similar to the special edition iPhone 8 that was launched recently, but it did not introduce the RED version of the iPhone X.
Back in April prototype of a gold iPhone X passed through the FCC, even though they were filed in September 2017.
In a a research note with TF Securities, Kuo said:
We expect the demands for the new 6.5" OLED iPhone will be better than iPhone X because of similar or lower price but with larger display, dual-sim dual-standby (DSDS), and three possible casing colors ...
According to latest report, Intel wont be providing 5G modems for Apple’s 2020 mobile devices. The Cuppertino company has even notified Intel that it would not use its modem in its next-generation mobile device. Furthermore, the development of the model, internally codenamed "Sunny Peak” has been halted and the Intel team that's working on the product will be redirected to other efforts.
Intel in its communications described Apple as the “key mobile customer” for the developed 5G mobile modem. It even expected Apple to be the “main volume driver” for the product. To clarify, Sunny Peak is a 5G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth component designed by Intel for Apple’s upcoming iPhones.
Intel executives in the communication stated that Apple is putting “a massive effort” to launch 5G in their mobile products. Speculation for not bundling Intel 5G could be dependent on various reasons, said Intel executives. The introduction of a new Wi-Fi standard called WiGig (802.11ad) “into any mobile product brings new and unanticipated challenges.
As of now, according to Intel executives, the comany is putting its maximum efforts in improving "Sunny Peak" and get the modem in 2022 Apple iPhones. This news falls in line with previous reports from Northland analyst Gus Richard who back in June said that Intel ...
Update July 5: @evleaks adds that the phone will pack a 4000mAh battery, largest in a flagship-class device.
One more Ghost tidbit: it's got a 4,000mAh battery, which would be one of the largest in a flagship-class device.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 5, 2018
Update - May 28: @evleaks now says that the phone will be released this Summer, which could be sometime in June or July. The phone is said to feature dual rear cameras with optical zoom, and low-light enhancement powered by dual rear cameras.
A new BlackBerry smartphone code-named 'Ghost' has surfaced online, thanks to @evleaks who also says that the Android smartphone will have a bezel-less display and will be a premium smartphone. The image shows a sleek smartphone with a metal frame, cured corners, SIM slot and antenna cutouts present on the side. It also shows a front-facing camera and an earpiece above the display.
BlackBerry 'Ghost': a bezel-less, premium Android handset from licensee Optiemus; coming soon to India. pic.twitter.com/KTAvKbDl5v
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 26, 2018
The phone is said to launch in India soon and will be made by Optiemus Infracom, who also designed, manufactured and sold last year's BlackBerry KEYone in India as well as Nepal, Sri Lanka and ...
Huawei is getting ready to introduce a new 2-in-1 wearable; TalkBand B5. This hints that the company doesn't want to give up on the TalkBand series which it introduced back in 2014. The TalkBand is a concept that bundles smartwatch features with a pop-out Bluetooth headset into a single device.
Huawei TalkBand B5 pic.twitter.com/lR0KosP3NP
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 5, 2018
Thanks to popular leakster Evan Blass, we now know how the Huawei TalkBand B5 looks like. However, there no details are known at this moment, but if the TalkBand B3 which was launched way back in 2016 is any clue, Huawei might have made some improvements internally, even though the design looks identical at first glance.
Off lately we have been seeing patents and design renders of Huawei smartwatches; we have seen one that is specially designed around gaming and another with the ability to store a set of earbuds. Unfortunately, unlike the TalkBand B5, these two ideas remain just a patent for now. Since we now know the existence of the Huawei TalkBand B5, we should now more details about it as we move forward.
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Apple introduced Siri Shortcuts app back at the WWDC during iOS 12 presentations, and today the company has finally released the app in beta for devices running iOS 12. However, the shortcuts beta is handled through TestFlight, with Request option that is available after logging in to the Developer Center.
Once the best testers click on the request access button within the Developer Center, Apple will notify selected users via email if they're permitted access. Siri Shortcuts is based on the Workflow app that Apple purchased in 2017. It allows users to create a series of actions from different apps that can be carried out with a simple tap or customized voice command. It will suggest convenient shortcuts right when you need them — whether it’s to order a coffee in the morning or start an afternoon workout.
At the iOS 12 presentation, Apple said that the Siri Shortcuts app would be available later this year, but it didn't mention if it would be the final version or beta. For now, in the iOS 12 beta, a limited number of Shortcuts can be created within the Siri section of the Settings app.
Apple further says that in the initial stages of beta, Shortcuts will have ...
Samsung has been patented multi-display full screen smartphone, and it is titled as the 'Electronic device involving display,' and the patent has been granted by WIPO on July 5, 2018. The patent describes four different design variants, all of which shows a display at the front and rear.
The noticeable difference is the size of the screen edges and the placement of the camera. Depending on the design, two or three displays are used to effect the displayed design. Two models have a thin metal bezel on the sides, which also houses the antenna. However, the other design has the display running all the way around the device.
The company might be using a third display for this which is significantly smaller and flexible which makes it possible to place it along the side of the device. The third display is provided with an optical transparent layer. The displays are mounted on an inner housing. Obviously, the front and rear display panels can function independently of each other.
The Korean manufacturer patented a fullscreen smartphone with magnetic strips. It will use these strips to create an even larger screen area. Similar strips also appear in this patent. Though there is a patent design, we are not expecting to see such smartphone designs shortly.
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Microsoft has been moving its focus in bringing out more apps that are daily usable by users. With Microsoft's Edge browser and Launcher striking gold with millions of downloads in Play Store and App Store, the company sure has a scope to do more. The company's Movies & TV app is currently only available on Windows-based platforms like Windows 10 PC, Xbox, and Windows 10 Mobile.
However, things might soon change as Microsoft is said to be working on bringing its Movies & TV service to iOS or Android, according to sources familiar with the matter. Sources claim that Microsoft is said to be building these apps to give more reason for users to buy content from the Microsoft Store. With Microsoft having a huge stack of collection under its kitty, the company sure has a chance if it can bring out an app that puts the content in front.
Though Microsoft pulled the plugs on its music services, the company stayed committed to Movies & TV, and now these new mobile apps should help with that message. Microsoft is also set to announce that it's joining the Movies Anywhere program soon. Movies Anywhere allow you to watch content purchased from different supported digital stores wherever you want. There ...
Samsung has posted its earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2018, which reveals that it will post 14.8 ( 14.7 ~ 14.9) trillion Korean won ($13.2 billion approx.) in operating profits for the quarter, just 5.18% increase from a year earlier. The main reason for this likely to be due to strong weaker-than-projected sales of its Galaxy S9 series smartphones unveiled earlier this year.
Sales of OLED to Apple Inc. have also been weaker than expected, while the growth of semiconductor prices has been slowing. In the second quarter, revenue will decrease about 4.9% from a year earlier to 58 (57 ~ 59) trillion Korean won, says Samsung’s forecast. Samsung has been posting record profits for the last four quarters, and in Q1 2018 it posted new all-time high quarterly profit.
Samsung did not announce the performance of each business division. We should know the exact profit amount and division-wise results when Samsung releases its full earnings results later this month. Samsung will introduce its next flagship, the Galaxy Note9 next month.
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Google Play Games app is getting a new update (v5.10) which brings features like new setting to disable autoplay videos, new search, removed settings to disabled Quest and Request notifications (v5.9), added Snake, YouTube links under games in the carousel (v5.8), White nav bar (v5.8). It is also bringing a new progress screen to a small group of users.
The layout is completely different, it has images of the avatar and now the achievements are larger and more prominently displayed. Players you follow is now a separate page in the third tab. The breakdown of XP by genre has either been removed or it's displayed elsewhere. However, this screen isn't available to everyone just yet.
It also brings a new Hub tab in the navigation bar. The Hub contains articles from gaming news sites, similar to the Google News app. it also includes changes to settings, including Autoplay videos; each of the recent releases to Games has included at least one change to the Settings screen. Google removed the options to enable or disable quest and request notifications. We now have a new toggle to control whether videos are allowed to autoplay. There's a brand new search button present at the top of the ...
Belkin has launched 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh power banks in the Pocket Power series in India. These have Lithium-polymer battery cell technology, are lighter, thinner and equipped to charge multiple devices.
Highlights of Belkin Pocket Power banks
Built-in safety features protect the device and the consumer
Micro-USB port charges battery pack quickly and efficiently
6-inch micro-USB cable included
4 LED indicators display remaining power level
Plastic casing provides a lightweight solution
5V 2.0 amp total input recharges battery quickly
5V 2.4 amp total output quickly charges devices
1 x universal USB port (5000mAh) / 2 x universal USB port (10000mAh)
Weight: 132g (5000mAh) / 222g (10000mAh)
The Belkin Pocket Power 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh power banks are priced at Rs. 2599 and R. 3999, respectively and are available from Amazon.in and Imagine Stores.
Commenting on the launch, Marco Peters, vice president of product management, said:
With the smartphone becoming even more essential in people’s lives, not just as a means of communication, but as a camera, music player, navigation system, and Internet-access device, preventing low battery on-the-go is even more important for consumers. Deep consumer insight studies conducted by our teams allow us to understand what consumers need and encourage us to continue to innovate with new materials and technologies.
Nokia TA-1109 got certified by TENAA last month, which is expected to be introduced as Nokia X5 in China and Nokia 5.1 Plus in other markets. Now a new poster of the smartphone has surfaced in China that confirms the name and design. The phone is said to be introduced on July 11th, which is next Wednesday.
Nokia 5.1 Plus / X5 (TA-1109) rumored specifications
5.86-inch ( 720×1520 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass 19:9 aspect ratio display
2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU
3GB RAM with 32GB internal memory, 4GB / 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.1 (Oreo) OS, upgradable to Android P
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, secondary rear camera
8MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
Fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 149.51×71.98×8mm; Weight: 160g
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
3000mAh battery
The report from China also says that HMD Global will introduce a new Snapadragon 710-powered smartphone and a Snapdragon 845-powered flagship in Q3 2018, which is between July and September, so there are chances we can expect the announcement at the IFA at the end of August.
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Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone next year and rumors started flowing in months before the launch. Latest we hear is that the Galaxy S10 will pack triple rear cameras, being a 10th-anniversary flagship, we expect nothing short from Samsung to grab all the attention. Since the S10 might come in different sizes and variants, the biggest of all will sport a triple camera setup at the back.
According to a new report, the Galaxy S10’s top model could have a 12-megapixel Dual Aperture lens, similar to the Galaxy S9, another lens with a 123-degree 16 MP (f/1.9) wide angle lens, and a 13 MP f/2.4 lens on the other. It is also possible that the mid-sized Galaxy S10 could also feature “super wide-angle” lens instead of the telephoto lens.
However, the wide angle lens won’t have either autofocus or optical image stabilization, much like how the LG setup is. This also gives consumers a reason to opt for the biggest Galaxy S10 model. Although, none of the details are confirmed yet, and things could change by the time the Galaxy S10 arrives. On the same note, it is also known that Samsung Galaxy S10 might also pack an in-display fingerprint sensor. Now according ...
Sony Mobile today announced price cuts for its Xperia XZs, Xperia L2 and Xperia R1 smartphones in India. The Xperia XZs which was launched in April last year for Rs. 49990, is now available for Rs. 29,990, after a second price cut of Rs. 10,000 from the price of Rs. 39,990.
The Xperia L2 which was launched back in February this year at Rs. 19990 is now available for Rs. 14,990 after the price cut, and the Xperia R1 which was launched at Rs. 12990 last October is now available for Rs. 9,990 after the price cut. These phones will be available at new rates from Sony Centers, Amazon, Flipkart and major electronic stores across India.
Looks like the company is clearing the stocks of their old smartphones that it has not sold. Sony Xperia XZ Premium, XA1 Ultra and XA1 Plus received a price cut earlier this year. The company is yet to launch its flagship Xperia XZ2 smartphone in India which was introduced at the MWC earlier this year.
Belkin has introduced new BOOST CHARGE with MFi (Apple Certified) Lightning input. The company says that this power bank is the first to offer up a MFi certified Lightning input to charge up the bank so that you can use one cable to charge iPhone or iPad as well as the 10,000mAh portable charger.
It has two output via two USB-A ports and an LED indicator on top to check the battery level as well as the button on top.
The Belkin BOOST CHARGE 10000mAh power bank with Lightning Connector comes in Black and White colors with a two-tone satin and glossy design. It is available for pre-order in the U.S. for $59.99 (Rs. 4,130 approx.) and ships early August. No details about the global roll out yet.
