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Samsung Galaxy Note9 supports up to 1TB storage with inbuilt 512GB storage and an additional 512GB support via microSD card. However, there’s no 512GB microSD card from Samsung, up until now anyway. Back in August, Samsung teased the 512GB microSD card but never announced it, but 512GB Evo+ is now being spotted on the local Samsung website with a price tag. Continue reading “Samsung introduces EVO Plus 512GB microSD Card”
The notch of the Google Pixel 3 XL is possibly the most talked about feature besides the camera. However, making things worse, in a hilarious manner, a bug is said to manifest itself an additional notch on the right side of the display. It’s a real-life bug experienced by several users as reported on Twitter. Continue reading “Google acknowledges a bug on Pixel 3 XL that adds a second notch to the side of the screen, says fix is coming soon”
Google announced that Home-speaker devices will play relevant sound effects as you read select Little Golden Books aloud. These music effects will bring the story to life. Google also partnered with Disney to include family favorites like Moana and Coco.
Continue reading “Google Home will now play relevant sound effects and music when you read Disney storybooks”
Samsung Electronics has introduced two new 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensors; the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and the 32MP ISOCELL Bright GD1. Thanks to the reduced pixel size, the new sensors provide greater design flexibility, enabling manufacturers to build smaller modules or pack more pixels into existing designs. Continue reading “Samsung 0.8μm 48MP Bright GM1 and 32MP Bright GD1 ISOCELL image sensors for smartphones announced”
Apple today announced the roll out of iOS 12.1 from today as expected which brings features including Group FaceTime, more than 70 new emoji to iPhone and iPad. Thanks to Group FaceTime, you can chat with up to 2-32 users at the same time. The iOS 12.1 also brings Depth Control in real-time preview and Dual SIM support to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR customers.
Continue reading “iOS 12.1 with group FaceTime, 70 new Emojis, eSIM support for iPhone XS, XS Max, XR coming today”
OnePlus just announced its flagship OnePlus 6T smartphone at an event in New York, as it had promised. It has a larger 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with a tiny notch that also houses three-in-one ambient/distance/RGB sensor and front-facing camera. It has about 86% screen-to-body ratio and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with up to 8GB of RAM, same as the OnePlus 6, but the base version of the 6T now comes with 128GB storage, instead of 64GB. It still has daily water-resistance so that the phone can withsand splashes and accidental spills, but it doesn’t have IP ratings. Continue reading “OnePlus 6T with 6.41-inch FHD+ AMOLED 19.5:9 display, 8GB RAM, in-display fingerprint sensor announced starting at $549”
RED HYDROGEN ONE will be available from November 2nd both from AT&T and Verizon. It is an Android smartphone with the world’s first holgraphic display was launched last year. The phone has 5.7-inch QHD 4-View Lightfield Display that the company says will create an experience that goes beyond 3D—with no glasses required. Powered by Nanotechnology, the display delivers realistic depth, light and textures bringing content to life in fundamentally new ways. Continue reading “RED HYDROGEN ONE with Holographic display, Dual stereo front and rear cameras available on AT&T and Verizon from November 2nd”
Huawei introduced EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) at the IFA 2018 last month. Earlier this month the company said that EMUI 9.0 will bring local language support, local calendar, deeper integration of Paytm, and more for India users. It also said that EMUI 9.0 will rolling out in beta for Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20, P20 Pro, Honor 10, Honor View 10, and Honor Play soon. Continue reading “Honor View 10 EMUI 9.0 Android 9.0 Pie beta update starts rolling out in India”
The low-cost iPhone XR features some decent hardware including face unlock, edge-to-edge design, A12 Bionic chipset and more. However, when compared to the iPhone X, XS, XS Max, it falls short due to the lack of proper Portrait mode. It currently only works on people and not objects. However, the developers of popular camera app Halide, have found depth data on the iPhone XR and can enable Portrait mode for non-people. Continue reading “Halide camera app to bring portrait mode support for objects and pets on iPhone XR”
Reliance Jio is back with the free data offer. Last month it announced that users will get 16GB of data as a part of 2nd anniversary celebration since Reliance Jio launched its commercial operations in India. As promised it has offered second voucher with 2GB data per day, valid for 4 days as a part of its 2nd anniversary celebration.
Continue reading “Reliance Jio offers 8GB free data Jio Celebration Pack for users”
Google rebranded Feed to ‘Discover’ which is part of the company’s efforts to surface information without users actively having to ask for it. Google Discover is now beginning to roll out in the web search on smartphones. It is available to the left of your home screen on Android, it surfaces articles based on your interests from sports, entertainment, and Search history. Continue reading “Google Discover starts rolling out on Google.com mobile web”
Qualcomm Inc. in its ongoing federal dispute with Apple on October 26th, in a San Diego federal court, said that the Cupertino company is $7 billion behind in patent royalty payments to the mobile chip firm. While this claim doesn’t mean that Apple owes Qualcomm that much, but reveals the scale of fines in the legal dispute. Continue reading “Qualcomm says Apple still owes $7 billion in device royalty payments”
Google is out with the latest Android distribution numbers for the month of October. The Oreo adoption rate is now at 21.5% compared to 19.2% in September. This includes both Android 8.0 and 8.1. Much like previous month, Pie didn’t make it to the final list despite it rolling out. Continue reading “Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 21.5%, Nougat is now on 28.2% devices”
Back during iOS 12 beta 5, we have seen an icon that indicated the iPad with no Home button, rounded corner, and no notch. It was a small icon designed to be used in the battery widget. However, now we are getting to see more details and clearer look at the 2018 iPad Pro redesigned within iOS. Continue reading “New icon in iOS hints at iPad Pro with no home button, slim bezels and more; iOS 12.1 with eSIM functionality could launch tomorrow”
OPPO has announced that it has successfully completed 5G Internet access for the first time on a mobile phone, and said that it has laid a solid foundation for commercially launching 5G phones next year. This was announced by Brain Shen, OPPO Global Vice President and President of China Business Department on Sina Weibo on October 27th. Continue reading “OPPO completes first 5G Internet access on a customized R15, will be one of the first to launch 5G smartphones in 2019”
