Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X55 5G modem, which is the company’s second-generation 5G New Radio (NR) modem. The Snapdragon X55 is a 7-nanometer single-chip integrated 5G to a 2G multimode modem that supports 5G NR mmWave and sub-6GHz spectrum bands with up to 7Gbps download speeds and 3Gbps upload speeds over 5G, and Category 22 LTE with up to 2.5 Gbps LTE download speeds. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 7nm 5G modem with 7Gbps download speeds announced”
As we move closer to the MWC 2019 event, brands are lining up to showcase their best yet. OnePlus is new to join. The company will be showing the first OnePlus 5G prototype smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform at MWC. The company says that attendees will experience 5G cloud gaming on the new 5G prototype device. Continue reading “OnePlus to showcase first 5G prototype at MWC 2019”
Qualcomm is said to be working on a new super low-end QM215 SoC that is likely targeted at the new generation Android Go smartphones. Meaning the SoC should be found on devices with 1/2GB RAM and 8/16GB storage with HD+ display. It is also possible this could be outside of Snapdragon range and a start of new series. Continue reading “Qualcomm said to be testing QM215 SoC for Android Go phones”
A complaint has been raised on Facebook with the FTC accusing the company of failing to protect sensitive health data in its groups. The complaint was released publicly earlier today and was filed in January 2019. It urges that the company improperly disclosed information on members of closed groups. Continue reading “FTC complaint accuses Facebook of revealing sensitive health data in Groups”
Commerce will be a huge part of Facebook’s 2019 roadmap as confirmed by the company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg. In-line with the plan, the company is said to be working on launching a fundraiser sticker in 2019 that would potentially gather credit card info. Facebook’s own Donate buttons have raised $1 billion. Continue reading “Instagram working on ‘Donation’ sticker to raise funds for non-profits”
After rumors, Huawei has announced that it will introduce its flagship P30 series of smartphones at an event in Paris on March 26th. It has #RewriteTheRules tagline and the company says that ‘Rules were made to be rewritten’. As usual, the next-generation P-Series smartphone will focus on the camera, and the teaser hints at loss-less zoom.
Continue reading “Huawei P30 series to be announced on March 26 in Paris”
Samsung’s Unpacked event will kickstart tomorrow where the company will launch the S10 flagship series. We have come across various details about the flagships including the hardware specifications, the design of S10 and S10 Plus, and just we thought there’s almost nothing left for the imagination, the company is expected to launch an ‘Emotional LED Lighting Effect’ case for the S10, S10 Plus, and the S10 E. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 ‘Emotional LED Lighting Effect’ case surfaces”
Google with Android Pie, introduced new navigation gestures that received mixed reviews. But the company is quick to realize that and is now working on revamped navigation gestures courtesy from a leaked build of Android Q that was obtained last month. Continue reading “Android Q revamped gestures said to ditch back button”
Flipkart has started its four-day Mobiles Bonanza Sale. During the sale, it offers deals on range of smartphones including Xiaomi devices, Honor phones, Asus phones and more. There are also great deals on LG V30+, LG G7 ThinQ, Moto X4 and more. Continue reading “Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale: LG V30+ at Rs. 24999, Moto X4 6GB at Rs. 12999, offers on ZenFone 5Z, Nokia 6.1 Plus and more”
Tencent games; makers of PUBG has rolled out a new update which brings the version number to 0.11. This update brings the much-talked Resident Evil 2 content integration along with the main menu theme and music. The company says that the Zombie: Survive Till Dawn is a new event mode that will be available for a limited time only. Continue reading “PUBG Mobile 0.11 update with Resident Evil 2 Zombie: Survive Till Dawn event, Sanhok map in Arcade mode and more released”
HMD Global has launched Nokia True Wireless Earbuds in India. It was introduced back in October last year, is sweat and splash proof and weighs just 5 grams per earbud. It promises 3.5 hours play time, and the charging case can hold three charges giving a total of up to 16 hours of talk time. Continue reading “Nokia True Wireless Earbuds launched in India for Rs. 9999”
Vivo has announced U1, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the new ‘U series’ in China. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio waterdrop notch display, is powered by Snapdragon 439 12nm SoC, has up to 4GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.5, comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for potraits, as well as an 8-megapixel front camera with support for face unlock. It has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 4030mAh battery. Continue reading “Vivo U1 with 6.2-inch Waterdrop notch display, dual rear cameras, 4030mAh battery announced”
According to Counterpoint Research, over the next three years, nearly 370 million smart feature phones are expected to be sold across the world. This will not only introduce users to customer base to high-speed internet, apps, and services and will also open a new host of business and revenue opportunities for the entire mobile value chain. Continue reading “Over 300 million smart feature phones expected to be sold across the world by the end of 2021 creating US$28 billion revenue”
Update – February 18, 2019: Sony has posted a new “Embrace a new perspective” teaser with a 21:9 aspect ratio screen. On its blog the company has also announced that it will offer live stream for the event from 8.30AM to 9:15AM CET (1PM to 1:45 PM IST) on February 25th.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S5e (SM-T725) last week that will head to U.S., Germany and other countries in Q2 2019. Alongside, it also introduced the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) in Germany. It has a 10.1-inch Full HD screen, is powered by Samsung’s latest Exynos 7904 14nm processor with 2GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) with Full HD display, Android 9.0 Pie, 4G LTE announced”
