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  • Pixel 3 Lite leak tips at headphone jack and Snapdragon 670

    Pixel 3 Lite leak tips at headphone jack and Snapdragon 670

    A new leak of an alleged Pixel 3 Lite variant has surfaced on the web, and it appears Google is trying to attract buyers with a competitively priced handset.

    The leak comes from Rozetked, the same tipster who also revelead key details about the Pixel 3 XL before its official release. Now, he has allegedly leaked close-up pictures along with techincal specifications of the alleged Pixel 3 Lite.

    According to the leak, the Pixel 3 Lite is codenamed Sargo. As for specifications, it’ll come with a 5.56-inch IPS display having a resolution of 2220×1080 pixels. The leak further suggests it’ll have a notchless display just like the regular Pixel 3. However, it is rumoured to come with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

    Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to run Snapdragon 670 processor bundled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage.

    As for cameras, the Pixel 3 Lite appears to have the same 12MP primary camera from the Pixel 3 range. Though up front, there’s only a single-lens selfie shooter. Finally, the leak suggests the handset will get fuelled by a 2915mAh battery.

    That said, readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as it’s impossible to know for sure if these details are accurate.

    However, we all know there was time when Google was releasing affordable phones back in the day with its Nexus range. In the present times, all their smartphones are considered premium, and the number of Android users purcahsing Google-branded devices have seemingly reduced. And one way to attract more buyers would be to offer a competetively priced handset, and the latest leak suggests that something along those lines could be on our way.

  • New Galaxy S10 concept render leaked, shows a notchless fullscreen display

    New Galaxy S10 concept render leaked, shows a notchless fullscreen display

    Rumours and leaks about the forthcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are flying thick and fast. Samsung is expected to launch three Galaxy S10 variants next year, which will reportedly feature significant design and hardware upgrades. Out of these, two of them will feature a 5.8-inch display, while one will have a 6.4-inch screen.

    Samsung has already announced it’ll adopt a top-cutout for its Infinity-O display panels on the upcoming flagship range. Today, another leaked render of the handset has surfaced online, giving us a fairly good idea about handset’s new display panel.

    Going by the leak, it appears Samsung has found a workaround to hide the notch for its Infinity-O panel. The camera cuts outs for these panels are drilled at the top-left, a strategic placement which allows users to cover it up with their thumb while consuming multimedia content. Samsung essentially wants its users to have a more immersive experience by utilizing every inch of the screen.

    Besides, credible tipster Evan Blass has also revealed a few preliminary details about the Galaxy S10. He suggests that the upcoming flagship will feature an Infinity-O display, Ultrasonic fingerpirnt sensor, triple rear cameras, and Samsung’s latest OneUI.

    Not to mention, Samsung has also announced its next-gen Exynos 9820 processor. According to the company, its latest chipset delivers a 20 percent improvement in single-core performance over its predecessor and is 40 percent more power efficient. That means, the Galaxy S10 could be the most powerful Android smartphone in the near future.

    As far as release goes, Samsung is rumoured to launch its upcoming flagship sometime in February next year. Besides, the Korean giant is also expected to introduce a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 about a month later in March, during the launch event of the Galaxy F foldable phone.

    That said, readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing is official at the moment. More details about Samsung’s upcoming flagship are likely to surface as we near its official launch. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anyhting new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Google Night Sight feature now rolling out on all Pixel devices

    Google Night Sight feature now rolling out on all Pixel devices

    Google gave us a glimpse of the Night Sight feature during the Pixel launch event, a feature that’s supposed to enhance low-light photography. Now, the company has officially confirmed that Night Sight is rolling out to all Google Pixel smartphones. According to Google, the feature will rolling out over the next few days and arrive on ‘all three generations of Pixel devices’. Night Sight is essentially designed to reduce noise and offer enhanced details for images shot in extremely low-light or dark environments.

    Google says that the feature uses a combination of digital photography and machine learning to yield the best results. As soon as you press the shutter button in Night Sight mode, the camera rapidly captures a series of frames. Once the picture is saved, Google explains that the feature uses deep machine learning algorithms to correct the white balance and exposure levels.

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    6-second Night Sight Image shot with the Pixel 3 using a Tripod: (Credits: Googleblog/AlexSavu)

    The feature is now officially available on all past and current generation Pixel devices. Owners of any of the three Pixel generation devices can head over to Google Play and check if they need to update Google’s camera app. If the update doesn’t show up, then you already have the update or the update isn’t yet ready for your device.

    Once the update is installed, the feature will show up on your Google Camera app. To see how Night Sight works, just point your Pixel’s camera lens towards any dark spot in your room. After which, Night Sight should pop-up as a button just above your other camera modes. In case it doesn’t show up, you can also find it by sliding on your camera modes towards the left.

  • Razer Phone 2 will be an AT&T exclusive, sales begin November 16

    Razer Phone 2 will be an AT&T exclusive, sales begin November 16

    AT&T has announced that it’ll be the exclusive carrier of the newly launched Razer Phone 2 in the US. The carrier will begin selling the gaming-focussed phone starting November 16 through its online, as well as retail stores across the country.

    Interested buyers can also get the device via AT&T stores in Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, as well as Chicago at launch day. The Razer Phone 2 is being offered at $26.67/month over a 30 months plan. Besides, you can also pay a full price of $799 if you’re not willing to tie yourself to a 30 month contract with AT&T.

    Tailor-made for hardcore gaming, the Razer Phone 2 comes with high-end specifications and gaming-focused features. Under the hood, the handset gets powered by a 2.8Ghz Snapdragon 845 processor bundled with 8GB of RAM and Adreno 630 GPU.

    The company also touts the handset’s vapor chamber cooling system, which allows efficient heat dissipation and further enhances the overall performance.

    Up front, the Razer Phone 2 sports a 5.72-inch IGZO LCD QHD 120Hz UltraMotion display which boasts a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. The handset’s display also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection as well as Anti-Fingerprint protection. Razer also touts that it is the only smartphone certified by Netflix to support HDR video content and Dolby Surround 5.1 support.

    To further augment the gaming experience, Razer Phone 2 packs dual-front facing stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support and 24-bit USB-C DAC. The handset also gets IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

    Elsewhere, the smartphone packs a 4000mAh battery with support for QuickCharge 4.0 and fast wireless charging.

    As for cameras, the Razer Phone 2 features 12MP+12MP dual rear cameras with f/1.75 wide aperture and OIS. For selfies, the smartphone packs an 8MP front-facing shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

    Talking about colour variants, the Razer Phone 2 will be available in Mirror Black and Satin Black colour options. For more information about the Razer Phone 2, you can visit AT&T’s official website.

  • Galaxy F foladable phone will reportedly launch in March at a huge price tag

    Galaxy F foladable phone will reportedly launch in March at a huge price tag

    Korean giant Samsung gave us a first glimpse of its foldable phone, reportedly called the Galaxy F during its annual developers conference. The handset will feature two displays – a main 7.4-inch foldable display and 4.6-inch display on the cover that’ll stay active even when the device is folded.

    During the conference, Samsung’s President Koh Dong-jin also announced that the company will launch the handset in the first half of 2019. Now, a new report from South Korean publication Yonhap News Agency has seemingly revealed a release date and price for Samsung’s foldable phone.

    According to the report, the Galaxy S10 flagship will be unveiled in February 2019, most likely at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The report further notes that Samsung will launch a 5G version of the Galxy S10 about a month later, during the launch event of the Galaxy F foldable phone.

    So far, not much is known about Samsung’s foldable smartphone. A Galaxy F prototype was teased during Samsung’s annual develpers conference. According to the demo, the handset will sport a tablet-like form factor with a main 7.4-inch foldable display which closes like a book transforming into a smaller, candybar form factor with a 4.6-inch cover display that remans active when the device is folded.

    The Galaxy F will also be equipped an app ‘continuity’ feature to ensure that the apps running on the secondry cover display will be available on the main foldable display as well when opened.

    In addition, the foldable smartphone will also ship with Samsung’s new user interface dubbed as One UI. The new UI sports rounded icons as well as a design language which Samsung suggests allows Android users to focus on “what really matters.”

    Coming back to the report, the South Korean publication also suggests that the Galaxy F will cost a whopping $1770. The report also notes that Samsung hasn’t arrived at a final price yet, though the company intends to ship one million units of the Galaxy F for the first batch of orders.

    Finally, Yonhap News also notes that Samsung will launch a 5G version of the Galaxy S10 alongside the upcoming foldable phone. The Galaxy F, however, won’t come with 5G capabilties, added the report.

  • Meet Samsung W2019, a folding smartphone with dual AMOLED displays

    Meet Samsung W2019, a folding smartphone with dual AMOLED displays

    At its developer conference in San Francisco, Korean giant Samsung officially unveiled its foldable smartphone dubbed as the W2019. The highlight of the handset is its foldable design. The device looks reminiscent of the Moto Razr, at least when we look at its buttons and keypads.

    In terms of specifications, the Samsung W2019 sports a 4.2-inch Full HD internal S-AMOLED display as well as a 4.2-inch external AMOLED display that also supports Full HD. The smartphone packs a 3070mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. Elsewhere, the handset packs 6GB of RAM bundled with either 128GB and 256GB of built-in storage. The W2019, however, does not get the classic 3.5mm jack.

    In the photography department, the smartphone features a dual lens 12MP+12MP primary camera setup with f/1.5 aperture, 2x optical zoom, OIS, 4k video recording at 60fps, as well as slow-motion recording at 960fps. There’s also an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

    Owners of Samsung W2019 will also get free access to a host of services which will include an exclusive hotline, phone disinfection, as well as software fixes and updates.

    That being said, the smartphone will remain exclusive to Chinese market and will be sold in the country through carrier China Unicom. It will be offered in a choice of Rose Gold and Platinum color options. As far as pricing goes, the Samsung W2019 is priced at 18,999, which roughly amounts to a hefty $2700.

    Samsung, however, has plans to launch another folding smartphone for the US market, rumoured to be called the Galaxy F or Galaxy X. The Korean manufacturer recently gave us a glimpse of the device’s Infinity Flex display at the annual Samsung Developer Conference. Samsung’s long-rumoured foldable phone is expected to launch in 2019. Hopefully, it doesn’t carry the same obnoxious price tag as the W2019.

  • Deal! Microsoft Surface Pro 6 with Platinum cover now availble at just $599

    Deal! Microsoft Surface Pro 6 with Platinum cover now availble at just $599

    If you’re on the lookout for a new Surface Pro model, this might be the right time to get one as the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is now available at a much lower price. Not to mention, it’ll also get you some extra goodies as a part of a rather not-to -be missed deal.

    The deal which is available right now includes the Surface Pro 6 and a Platinum cover bundle for just $599. That said, it’s a limited time offer so grab one before the deal expiries using the link here.

    Microsoft is offering a substantial discount as the Surface Pro 6 usually starts at $899, while a Type C cover is priced at an extra $129.99. So essentially, you’ll have to shell out over $1000 to get a Surface Pro 6 without any discounts.

    However, it’s also worth noting that this discounted Surface Pro 6 bundle features Intel Core m3 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM, as opposed to Intel Core i5 or Intel i7 core processors. Hence, it won’t be a s powerful as its other high-end variants, but the deal is something one cannot afford to miss.

    Apart from this, Microsoft is also selling two other Surface Pro bundles, though at much higher prices. The Surface Pro 6 featuring Intel Core i5, 128GB SSD, 8GB RAM along with Platinum Signature Cover is now available for $1159, while its 256GB storage variant is available at $1459.

    However, readers are reminded that these deals will only till supplies last so grab them as soon as you can. Besides, we can expect more Black Friday deals with attractive discounts in the next few days. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Apple releases watchOS 5.1.1 update to fix bricked Apple Watches

    Apple releases watchOS 5.1.1 update to fix bricked Apple Watches

    Apple starts rolling the new watchOS 5.1.1 update. With the new update, Apple has resolved the issue that led to bricked Apple Watches. The new watchOS 5.1.1 software update was released today and is now available via an OTA update on all supported Apple Watches running watchOS 5.0.1.

    Apple Watch users are advised to install the update to enjoy the new features included in watchOS 5.1.1. These include 70 new emoji characters, support for Group FaceTime audio, along with a new full screen colour watch face.

    How to update to watchOS 5.1.1

    In order to install the new update, you’ll need an iPhone running iOS 12.1. Next, just open the watch app on your iPhone, go to General, Software Updates, and tap on download/install the update. Also, make sure that your Apple Watch has sufficient charge in order to successfully the install the new update.

    To recall, Apple pulled the plug on watchOS 5.1 after its release last week as users reported the update bricked their Apple Watches. According to reports, Apple Watches were getting stuck on the Apple logo after users installed the previous update. Series 4 are Series 3 Apple Watches were primarily impacted by the issue.

    It took the company around a week to fix the issue by including a patch in the new watchOS 5.1.1 update. Hopefully, the new update delivers and Apple Watch owners don’t have to worry about any bricking issues.

    That said, it’s worth noting that users who’ve installed watchOS 5.1 and it caused a bricking issue on your Apple Watch, you’ll need to get in touch with Apple Support as installing watchOS 5.1.1 won’t fix the issue.