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OPPO A5s unveiled with dual rear cameras and big battery!

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March 19, 2019

OPPO A5s unveiled with dual rear cameras and big battery!

If you remember what the OPPO A5 was like, you won’t have a hard time memorizing the specs of the OPPO A5s as well, just remember this one has Helio P35 instead of Snapdragon 450. Yes, another insignificant change is the smaller notch. Otherwise, everything else is the same.

The device has not been launched yet though. It will probably go on sale after a few days. The device may also be known as OPPO AX5s in some regions.

The upcoming device has a 6.2 inches HD display. The notch, as mentioned earlier has transformed to become a teardrop one. The back camera setup is the same as before, a 13+2 MP setup and the selfie camera is an 8 MP shooter.

Also read: OPPO mobiles price in Nepal

The chipset is a slight upgrade from last time as the Helio P35 runs at a higher clock speed although both the processors have the same Cortex A53 cores. Similarly, the GPUs are different too, which is obvious. With this one, you get the PowerVR GE8320, which if sounds familiar, is the same as the Helio P22.

Sadly, the software remains the same, Android Oreo 8.1 with Color OS 5.2. Likewise, no change in battery either, it’s the same 4,230 mAh.

But the device does come in different color options of Black, Gold, Green, and Red. We have not been informed about the pricing or the availability of these devices, however.

OPPO A5s Specifications:

Display: 6.2 inches HD IPS LCD with 19:9 aspect ratio
Platform: Android Oreo 8.1 with Color OS 5.2
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Back camera: 13 MP f/2.2 +2 MP f/2.4
Front camera: 8 MP f/2.0
Video: 1080p@30 fps
RAM: 2 or 3 or 4 GB
ROM: 32 or 64 GB expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 4230 mAh battery
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
SIM (s): Dual SIM
Colors: Red, Black, Gold, Green

Xiaomi launches Redmi AirDots: The cheapest TWS earbuds in Nepal

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March 19, 2019

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Xiaomi launches Redmi AirDots: The cheapest TWS earbuds in Nepal

It has just been a few months that the Chinese electronics brand Xiaomi announced its Redmi sub-brand. And in a fairly short period of time, it managed to release a handful of smartphones. When everyone was thinking that the Redmi sub-brand will focus only on smartphones, it launched “truly wireless” earbuds. Dubbed as Xiaomi Redmi AirDots, the new earbuds is undoubtedly the cheapest TWS earbuds you can buy in Nepal.

Redmi AirDots Overview

The earbuds come in a small form factor and are very light in terms of weight. Each bud merely weighs 4.1 grams. So the weight may not create any tension on the ears even while plugging in the ears for a prolonged period. In its minuscule stature, the Redmi AirDots houses a 7.2mm audio driver and a 40mAh battery on each one.

Meanwhile, check out all the latest prices and specs of Xiaomi earbuds here

Xiaomi claims that the earbuds on the full charge will last for around four hours. The earbuds make use of its case while charging. And the case has a 300mAh battery on its own. As far as the charging time is concerned, an earbud takes 1.5 hours to get fully charged whereas the case requires two full hours.

In terms of colors, the Redmi Airdots come only in black attire and costs CNY 99 when it comes to the price. However, it’s a little bit expensive here in Nepal. Despite bringing affordable earbuds, Xiaomi hasn’t been parsimonious on providing the features on the device. The buds make use of Bluetooth 5.0 while connecting with smartphones. The earbuds also have a built-in DSP with “environment noise reduction”. So we can expect the device can fairly segregate the audio from the background noises.

Also Read: Best TWS earbuds to buy at every price range in Nepal

The Xiaomi Redmi AirDots also boasts a touch-sensitive button, which can be used to control the audio playbacks (Play/Pause, Volume Up, Volume Down). Furthermore, double-tapping on the touch-sensitive button also lets the users summon the voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant.

Redmi AirDots Price in Nepal [Updated]

The Xiaomi Redmi Airdots price in Nepal varies from Rs. 2500 to Rs. 3500. It is available from mobile retail shops all over Nepal. At that price, the AirDots is the most affordable wireless earbuds in Nepal.

TWS Model Name	Price in Nepal
Xiaomi Redmi Airdots	Rs. 2500 – Rs. 3500

Apple quietly announced the 2019 version of the iPad Mini and the iPad Air

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March 19, 2019

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Apple quietly announced the 2019 version of the iPad Mini and the iPad Air

Apple recently refreshed its iPad lineup. The new iPads remain well below the iPad Pro 2018 when it comes to the price. But in terms of performance, the hardware on the devices can handle plenty of workloads.

Apple iPad Mini 2019 Overview

The trend of cutting down the bezels in the smartphones has given rise to the bigger displays on them. And that’s been one of the reasons why the demand of tablets is going downhill. So many of us were thinking that Apple could drop its miniature tablet or the iPad Mini. But out of the blue, Apple shocked the tech world bring the 2019 refresh of the iPad Mini.

In terms of specs, the iPad Mini 2019 features a 7.9-inch Retina display with a scratch-resistant glass on the top for protection. The iPad Mini 2019 display comes with 1536 x 2018 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 324PPI. It means that the new iPad Mini is an iPad with the highest pixel density till the date. Apple also claims that the advanced Retina display on the device comes with True Tone technology and wide color support. The display on the handset is also said to be 25 percent brighter than the earlier model.

The new iPad Mini also comes with a stylus, which comes with Apple’s proprietary name, the “Apple Pencil”. The Apple Pencil can come handy for sketching and for jotting down the notes. But unlike the last year’s iPad, the Apple Pencil that works with iPad Mini doesn’t support magnetic charging and pairing.

On the performance side, the phone comes with Apple A12 Bionic chipset, which was also used in the latest iPhones. On the memory front, the phone gets 2GB RAM with 64GB and 256GB variants in the case of onboard storage.

It has been two years Apple ditched Touch ID feature from its iPhones. The company also stripped the feature on the last year’s iPad Pro providing Face ID feature as the replacement. But in the new iPad Mini, Apple rejuvenated the Touch ID feature. Furthermore, the 3.5mm headphone jack also made a surprising comeback.

Apple iPad Mini 2019 Specifications:

Display: 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with Scratch-resistant glass on the top; Oleophobic Coating
Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio @ 324PPI
Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic
CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 64/256 GB; Non-expandable storage (No SD Card Slot)
OS: iOS 12.1.3
Rear Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2
Sensors: Fingerprint (Front Mounted), Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Battery: 19.1Wh non-removable battery
Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Apple iPad Air 2019 Overview

Last year’s iPad Pro was a great device. However, the handset was quite expensive when it comes to the price. And the recently launched iPad Air seems like a legit and cheaper alternative. The tablet comes with a 10.5-inch Retina display featuring 1668 x 2224 pixels resolution. Just like the new iPad Mini, the iPad Air 2019 also comes with a brighter display, wide color support, and True Tone technology.

Performance wise, the tab gets the Apple A12 Bionic Chipset on the board paired with 2GB of RAM. In terms of storage, Apple is offering a choice to its customers with 64GB and 256GB memory variants. The iPad Air also works with a detachable Smart Keyboard.

Apple iPad Air 2019 Specifications:

Display: 10.5-inch IPS LCD display with Scratch-resistant glass on the top; Oleophobic Coating
Resolution: 1668 x 2224 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio @ 265PPI
Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic
CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 64/256 GB; Non-expandable storage (No SD Card Slot)
OS: iOS 12.1.3
Rear Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2
Sensors: Fingerprint (Front Mounted), Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Battery: 30.2Wh non-removable battery
Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold

iPad Mini & iPad Air 2019 Price & Availability

The new iPads come in Space Gary, Silver and Gold color variants and are available for purchase from Apple’s website. In terms of connectivity, both the iPads also come in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular variants. The base variant (2GB/64GB) of iPad Mini with Wi-Fi connectivity is priced at $399. And the variant with Wi-Fi + cellular connectivity costs $529 on the purchase.

As far as the price of the iPad Air 2019 is concerned, the handset demands a price of $499 for the base variant of the device with Wi-Fi connectivity. Similarly, the Wi-Fi + cellular model is priced at $629.

The first generation of Apple Pencil for the iPad Mini is available for purchase separately for $99. And the Smart Keyboard for the iPad Air costs $159, which is also being sold separately.

Realme 2 Pro (8/128GB) exclusively available through Daraz for an unbeatable price

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March 19, 2019

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Realme 2 Pro (8/128GB) exclusively available through Daraz for an unbeatable price

Realme 2 Pro, a phone we recently reviewed and loved (if I might add) is now available in the 8GB/128GB version on Daraz (exclusively). Although the base variant of 4/64GB was already available for purchase in Nepal for a fair bit of time, the higher-end variant was not launched in Nepal yet. And this time the higher-end variant with the memory configuration of 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage is now available for purchase starting today. And looking at its price, the phone seems very promising and makes a great “value for price” proposition for itself.

Also Read: Best Smartphones under Rs 30,000

In terms of specs, the phone gets a Snapdragon 660 SoC, paired with surprisingly great camera setup. Despite having a plastic body, the handset doesn’t look cheap by any means. It rather looks elegant when it comes to aesthetics. The front gets a 6.3-inch Full-HD display with a waterdrop notch. The front is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and in our testing, it did fair pretty well.

Talking about its biggest competitor, the Galaxy A50, which comes in at Rs. 1.5k premium, offers a better display, larger battery, and definitely a prettier design. It also gets an in-display fingerprint sensor and a better UI (but that’s more subjective). But the Realme 2 Pro does get better cameras, has more RAM and storage. The 128GB storage of the Realme 2 Pro also gets UFS 2.1 storage, which isn’t available on its own 64GB version. This means the 128GB version will, in theory, be faster (app installation, boot times, and more) as compared to the 64GB one.

Specifications:

Design: Aluminium frame, Plastic back
Display: 6.3 inches IPS LCD display, Full HD+ resolution (1080×2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Dual, 16 MP f/1.7 + 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 16 MP f/2.0
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC
GPU: Adreno 512 GPU
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB UFS 2.1; expandable up to 256 GB
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (planned upgrade to Android 9.0), ColorOS 5.2 on top
Battery: 3500 mAh battery; microUSB port
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Realme 2 Pro 128GB Price in Nepal & Availability

The Realme 2 Pro 8GB/128GB was available exclusively at Daraz in Nepal for a price of Rs. 31,999. However, the phone is no longer available in stock.

Model Name	Price in Nepal	Availability
Realme 2 Pro (8GB/128GB)	Rs. 31,999	Hukut Store

Xiaomi Redmi 7 launched with Snapdragon 632 and 4,000 mAh battery launched

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March 18, 2019

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Xiaomi Redmi 7 launched with Snapdragon 632 and 4,000 mAh battery launched

Redmi, the new sub-brand of Xiaomi, had won applauds when it launched the Redmi 7 Pro about a month ago. The company is at its work again as it just unveiled the Redmi 7 which is more budget oriented than the Pro model.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Overview

The Redmi 7 is a 6.26-inch plastic phone that has a water drop notch on top. The display resolution on the device is HD+ and the panel Redmi has used here is the LCD panel. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi 7 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset which has been used in a more expensive Moto G7 series. Redmi is offering three RAM variants for the Redmi 7: 2 GB, 3 GB, and 4 GB. These variants have 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB of storage respectively. The Redmi 7 runs on Android v9.0 Pie out of the box with MIUI 10 out of the box.

In terms of the optics, there are dual cameras on the back of the Redmi 7. There is a 12-megapixel primary shooter that has a 1/2.9-inch sensor size which it shares with Xiaomi’s 2017 flagship – the Mi 6. The secondary camera serves for the purpose of depth sensing. Up front, on the water drop notch lies an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Redmi 7 houses a large 4,000 mAh battery inside. There is a 10W charger that comes inside the box. It offers three color options – black, red and blue.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Specifications

Display: 6.26-inch HD+; 19:9 aspect ratio; Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
RAM: 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB
GPU: Adreno 506
Storage: 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB
OS: Android v9.0 Pie with MIUI 10
Rear Camera: Dual cameras – 12 MP with f/2.2 aperture + 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 8 MP selfie camera
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SIM: Dual SIM
Battery: 4,000 mAh battery with 10W charging
Colors: Black, Blue, Red

Redmi 7 Pricing

The pricing of the Redmi 7 is listed below:

Redmi 7 (2 GB / 16 GB): CNY699 (~$105)
Redmi 7 (3 GB / 32 GB): CNY799 (~$120)
Redmi 7 (4 GB / 64 GB): CNY999 (~$150)

Redmi Note 7 Pro Release in China

Redmi also announced the Redmi Note 7 Pro in China in the event. The device was launched in India last month, and there are rumors that it could launch in Nepal soon.

Realme 2 Pro Gets Price cut: The best smartphone under Rs. 25,000?

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March 18, 2019

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Realme 2 Pro Gets Price cut: The best smartphone under Rs. 25,000?

In the mid-range segment lies cut-throat competition among smartphones. And many companies jostle to lead the market segment with their products. Yet, we see similar features packed into similar-looking skins for, more or less, similar prices. And amidst that, the Realme 2 Pro launched for a price of Rs. 28000 a while back. It was a much sought after phone, and now, it should be more compelling with the price cut.

Realme 2 Pro Overview

The Realme 2 Pro is a phone that, by today’s standards, seems almost too common. It has a plastic body with a glossy finish, giving it a premium look and feel. That body packs a 6.3″ IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution with a water-drop notch, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. See what I’m saying? A very common design in 2019!

In the camera department, there is a dual camera setup comprising of a 16 MP primary camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. Up front, the selfie shooter is also a 16 MP lens as well. This phone can take some good pictures, but portrait shots need some work. Under the hood, you get a Snapdragon 660 with 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB storage. There’s also a 3500 mAh battery with no Fast Charging feature. So, yes, the makings of a decent mid-ranger but the price cut makes it more appealing.

This phone has its share of shortcomings, however. It only has a micro USB port, there is no fast charging as well, and some camera aspects need work. But it is now available for a price of Rs.25000! Isn’t it a pretty sweet deal?

Specifications:

Design: Aluminium frame, Plastic back
Display: 6.3 inches IPS LCD display, Full HD+ resolution (1080×2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Dual, 16 MP f/1.7 + 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 16 MP f/2.0
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC
GPU: Adreno 512 GPU
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB; expandable up to 256 GB
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (planned upgrade to Android 9.0), ColorOS 5.2 on top
Battery: 3500 mAh battery
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Realme 2 Pro Price in Nepal & Availability

Realme 2 Pro is now available in Nepal for the price of Rs. 24,999. You can redeem this offer from your nearest mobile retail shops that sells Realme phones.

Model Name	Old Price	New Price in Nepal
Realme 2 Pro (4GB/64GB)	Rs. 28,190	Rs. 24,999

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Specs Leaked: Everything we know so far

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March 17, 2019

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Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Specs Leaked: Everything we know so far

Huawei’s next flagships, the P30 and P30 Pro are set to launch on March 26, 2019, at an event in Paris. Thanks to the overwhelmingly positive response from both the consumers and reviewers for its predecessor and the Mate 20 Pro, expectations are high. With that, numerous leaks were bound to surface, and today we have another one of those.

Both the flagship devices are set to come with Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC, so we can expect a similar performance as the Mate 20 Pro. Though it’s not the fastest one out there, and already half a year old, it’s still a capable processor nonetheless. Following the SoC is the display, capping out at Full-HD resolution again. Here’s a quick look at all the specs we know so far:

Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro Specifications

Model	Huawei P30	Huawei P30 Pro
CPU	Kirin 980	Kirin 980
RAM	6 GB	8 GB
OS	EMUI 9.1 based on Android Pie	EMUI 9.1 based on Android Pie
Display	6.1-inch Full-HD + (2340 x 1080 pixels) OLED display	6.47-inch Full-HD + (2340 x 1080 pixels) OLED display
Rear Camera	40 MP (f/1.8) + 16 MP (wide-angle, f/2.2) + 8 MP (telephoto, f/2.4)	40 MP (OIS, f/1.6) + 20 (wide-angle, f/2.2) + 8 MP (f/3.4) with 10x Hybrid Zoom + ToF
Front Camera	32 MP	32 MP
Internal Storage	128 GB	128/256/512 GB
External Storage	Expandable via NM card	Expandable via NM card
Other	USB Type-C, NFC, In-display Fingerprint Scanner, IP68 dust, and water resistance	USB Type-C, NFC, In-display Fingerprint Scanner, IP68 dust, and water resistance
Colors	Black, Twilight, Aurora Blue	Black, Twilight, Aurora Blue, Sunrise Red
Battery	3,650 mAh with Huawei SuperCharge fast charging	4,200 mAh with Huawei SuperCharge fast charging

Both the phones are IP68 rated, as expected, and come with expandable storage options. However, its only through an NM card, but they’re neither widely available nor in all regions the phone sells in. As it is with flagships, both come with all the bells and whistles like in-display fingerprint sensors, EMUI 9.1 based on Android Pie, and Huawei’s own SuperCharge fast charging technology.

Also Read: Google Pixel 4 XL leaks suggest a dual rear camera and hole punch display

We are yet to receive any news on pricing but we expect them to be somewhere around $1000 for the Pro model. Both phones will be available in Black, Twilight and Aurora Blue colors, while the superior model will also come in Sunrise Red. The latter will also come in three storage options while the P30 will be restricted to 128 GB.

Tesla Model Y: Tesla’s second SUV that can fit 7 people at once

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March 16, 2019

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Tesla Model Y: Tesla’s second SUV that can fit 7 people at once

You must know Tesla, the revolutionizing electric car company. The company launched its latest car very recently. The Tesla Model Y is the company’s latest (5th), biggest and cheapest SUV till date. Its a 7-seater electric vehicle that can go up to 300 miles on a single charge and go 0 – 60 (miles per hour) in just 3.5 seconds! (the most powerful of the variants, of course). The base model, or the standard version, obviously isn’t capable of all this, but that starts at $39,000.

A brief side note on Tesla’s electric vehicle series: the Model Y completes their promised lineup acronym, S3XY. The Model S and X, were high-end cars from the company, which was later, joined by the more affordable Model 3 series, and now there’s the Model Y.

Here’s another fun fact: the Model 3 has now sold almost 150,000 models since it hit “mass-production”.

Also Read: Ducati to make electric motorcycles, says the “Future is Electric”

Back to the Model Y, the vehicle will be available in four variants, the Standard, Long Range, Long Range AWD, and the Performance. As you can guess, the Standard model is the slowest of the bunch with the lowest range of just 230 miles. In addition, it’s only rear wheel drive and can only do a maximum of 120 mph.

Tesla Model Y
Model	Standard	Long Range RWD	Long Range AWD	Performance
Battery	Standard Range	Long Range
Acceleration (0-60)	5.9s	5.5s	4.8s	3.5s
Range (miles)	230	300	280
Drive	Rear-Wheel		Dual Motor All -Wheel
Seating	Up to 7 Adults
Wheels	18” or 19”			20” Performance
Max Cargo Volume	66 cu ft
Top Speed	120mph	130mph	135mph	150mph
Display	15” center touchscreen
Supercharging	Pay Per Use
Release Date	2021	2020
Price	$39,000	$47,000	$51,000	$60,000

There you have it, the Tesla Model Y. It will be available for purchase in the coming years, and most likely compete with the likes of Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes-Benz EQC, the Audi E-Tron, or even the Hyundai Kona Electric (which is available for purchase today).

Mainstream manufacturers like BMW, Porsche are already working on their own versions of electric SUVs. Even startups like China’s “Bryton” or America’s “Rivian” are joining the market. Rightfully so, SUVs do sell more than cars, and personally, I feel they are more practical too.

This means Tesla isn’t the only player in the electric car market right now. Chances are if you wanna buy an “electric SUV” in the coming years, they aren’t the only brand you would be looking at, as opposed to just a few years ago. Furthermore, with an underwhelming specs sheet of this Model Y, Telsa’s future still isn’t secure, and their stock values reflect the same.

Google Pixel 4 XL leaks suggests a dual rear cameras and a hole punch display

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March 16, 2019

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Google Pixel 4 XL leaks suggests a dual rear cameras and a hole punch display

We’ve heard rumors about the affordable version of Pixel devices a fair amount of times. But there has been no official news about the alleged midrange Google smartphones recently. Instead, we’ve already started getting rumors about the next generation of the flagship Google Pixel devices. A render showing the Google Pixel 4 XL recently surfaced online. Here’s what it shows.

It meticulously shows a dual camera setup at the back, and a punch-hole display on the front just like the Galaxy S10. Although Google smartphones may not be the best selling handsets in the smartphone box office, they are well-remarked in the tech community. They are also considered the best when it comes to mobile photography prowess. Their prodigy in computational photography has received heaps of praises from everyone. Well why not? When phones were moving to dual and triple cameras, the company was achieving all that result with a single unit! Even on the DxOmark, Google Pixel 3 and 3XL have been the best camera smartphones with a single lens.

But the search engine giant seems to be changing its winning formula in its new devices. Owing to the recent render of the Google Pixel 4 XL, we can evidently see two rear cameras and a punch hole display on the front. A rendered image leaked by the SlashLeaks shows the punched hole on the display embracing two selfie cameras. Gotta keep up with the trends, right? However, the image of the prototype (allegedly) of the device shows a single camera on the front. So we still have to wait for further leaks to get more insights.

google pixel 4 xl slashleaks — Source: SlashLeaks

Other than that, the design looks strongly similar to the last year’s model since the dual-tone color scheme is indistinguishable. But on the front, there is very slim bezels when compared with the last year’s devices. Since we didn’t see much design changes in Pixel 3 and 3XL, these changes will definitely be welcoming.

Since these attributes came just from a supposed leak, we will definitely have to wait for the official unveiling of the device to confirm all these features. Nonetheless, we can be sure about the presence of Snapdragon 855 chipset and the yet-to-be announced Android Q OS on board.

Samsung is working on in-display selfie camera to achieve the ‘perfect full-screen’ display

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March 16, 2019

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Samsung is working on in-display selfie camera to achieve the ‘perfect full-screen’ display

A few years back, nobody gave a second thought about the huge bezels surrounding the display on smartphones. But as soon as the concept of bezel-less display came out, the smartphone world is head-over-heels in achieving it. The front camera comes as a barrier to getting rid of the bezels completely. Therefore, different smartphone brands have shown their own form of ingenuity to achieve the highest screen to body ratio. Some smartphone brands went with the notches while others adopted a pop-up camera mechanism. We also saw a slider mechanism while some implemented a secondary display entirely. In that case, some brands did not even hesitate to ditch the front camera entirely. But that hasn’t been very efficient so far. So Samsung, the smartphone giant, is stepping up to develop a technology to incorporate the selfie camera under the display without using a notch or punch holes.

Last October, at a presentation, Samsung said that it’s working on four new types of displays. An Infinity-V, Infinity-O, Infinity-U, and new Infinity display. Among the four, we have already seen three of them. Infinity-V was used on Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A30 made use of the Infinity-U display. Whereas, their flagships come with Infinity-O displays. Commonly known as a hole-punch display, they are one of the awe-inspiring features in the Samsung Galaxy S10 devices. Although such cutouts are less obtrusive and more user-friendly, it has not been an ideal type of display we have seeking for.

“Though it wouldn’t be possible to make in the next one to two years, the technology can move forward to the point where the camera hole will be invisible, while not affecting the camera’s function in any way,” Yang Byung-Duk, Samsung’s vice president of the mobile communication display R&D group told Korea’s Yonhap News Agency on Thursday.

These days, we can see smartphones with a fingerprint sensor embedded inside the display. All the necessary sensors like proximity and ambient light sensor are also embedded inside the screen on a fair number of handsets. Some manufacturers are also using Body SoundCasting Technology to propagate sound through the screen. The selfie shooter is the only thing remaining on the front panel. And what is restraining aspect to achieve the feat. So it will be quite interesting to see how Samsung will bring its new infinity display. Since Yang told, it is impossible to make it in the next one or two years, can we expect the feature could make a debut in…let’s say, the Galaxy S13?

What are your thoughts on it? Do we really need a full-view or infinity or bezel-less display? Are you okay with these water-drop notches? Or are Pop-up cameras and dual-displays the future? Let us know and drop your thoughts down in the comments.