Samsung announces unbreakable flexible OLED smartphone display [Video Demo]

Samsung today announced that it has developed unbreakable flexible OLED panel. Current-generation flexible display products attach a glass-covered window to their display that often breaks when severely impacted, but this uses unbreakable substrate and an overlay window securely adhered to it that makes it more durable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWhXveTwbTI Samsung also said that the unbreakable smartphone panel has been certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and it did not show any sign of damage during subsequent 1.8M (nearly 6 feet) drop tests – significantly higher than the U.S. military standard. Samsung said that it can also be used in automobiles, mobile military devices, portable game consoles and tablet PCs for e-learning. After a drop test administered at 1.2 meters (nearly 4 feet) above the ground 26 times in succession, and accompanying high (71 degrees) and low (-32 degrees) temperature tests, the Samsung unbreakable panel continued to function normally with no damage to its front, sides or edges, according to UL. The company did say when we can expect it in smartphones. Hojung Kim, general manager of the Communication Team, Samsung Display Company, said: The fortified plastic window is especially suitable for portable electronic devices not only because of its unbreakable characteristics, but also because of its lightweight, transmissivity and hardness, ...

Apple intends to solely use Intel modems in 2018 iPhones: Qualcomm

Qualcomm during the FY Q3 2018 earning call today confirmed that Apple intends to solely use our competitors' (Intel) modems rather than its modems in the 2018 iPhone expected later this year. This was reported by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI earlier this year. However, Qualcomm said that it will continue to provide modems for Apple legacy devices. Back in November last year the KGI analyst had said that the 2018 iPhone models will come with a faster Intel XMM 7560 modem. This news comes amid patent infringement and and royalty dispute between Qualcomm and Apple. Apple sued Qualcomm in January last year saying that Qualcomm has been charging royalties for technologies they have nothing to do with. Later it started withholding payments to those third-party suppliers, which those suppliers would then normally pay to Qualcomm. During the earnings call the company said that it expects litigation expenses to be similar in the next quarter, as the cases against Apple continue, including hearings in several of our patent infringement cases in the U.S., Germany, and China. "Despite lower Apple business, both quarter over quarter and year over year, you're seeing strength in the 700 and 800 tiers in China in the chip business, and that's actually really moderated what otherwise would have been a ...

Google releases final Android P Beta 4 (DP5), stable release coming soon

Google released Android ‘P’ Beta 3 (DP4) for the Pixel smartphones earlier this month, now it has released final Beta 4 (DP5) for the phones, before the stable version releases. This has official Android P APIs (API level 28), available since Beta 2. It also comes with July 2018 Android security patch. If you have already enrolled in the beta program, you will automatically get Android P Beta 2 through over-the-air update. If not, you can download factory and OTA images and flash it manually. Other eligible devices should get the update soon. In the release notes, Google has mentioned known issues related to stability, battery, or performance. The final stable Android P 9.0 release for the Pixel smartphones is expected sometime in August or September. Name of Android O was revealed in August last year, so we can expect the Android P name reveal next month before the stable update rolls out. Source

Honor 9N Review : Excellence in Design

Following on the success of the Honor 9 Lite, the 9N is the latest mid range smartphone from Honor. Not aimed as a replacement for the 9 Lite but rather as an option for someone looking for a more fashionable smartphone. The Honor 9N brings a notch to maximise screen real estate, a tried and tested chipset and a camera that can take on the competition head on. Follow along for our review of the all new Honor 9N.  Honor 9N specifications 5.84-inch (1080 x 2280 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 659 processor (4 xA53 at 2.36GHz + 4 x A53 at 1.7GHz) with MaliT830-MP2 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2MP camera 16MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 149.2×71.8×7.7mm; Weight: 152g 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Ride Mode, Partymode 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS / GLONASS 3000mAh (typical) / 2900mAh (Minimum) battery The Honor 9N has a very distinct design language. The phone looks modern and packs a notch as ...

Twitter introduces new developer requirements to prevent misinformation, removed over 143,000 apps in Q2 2018

Twitter today has announced that between April and June 2018, removed more than 143,000 apps that violated the policies. The company also announced its efforts to stop malicious apps from entering the platform and remove problematic apps to limit the access these apps have on the platform in the first place.  Today it is introducing a new way for all developers to request access to Twitter’s APIs including the changes to increase accountability for apps creating and engaging with content and accounts on Twitter. Starting today, all the new requests from the developer account application process are required to go through a few steps and some additional time to the process of getting started with access to Twitters APIs. Anyone who wants access to Twitters APIs should first apply for a developers account and once the application has been approved, you’ll be able to create new apps and manage existing apps. However, eventually, all the developers with existing access to the APIs will be required to complete a developer account application in order to maintain their apps. The company is providing a 90-day notice before enforcing this requirement. It will need all the developers will be required to provide detailed information about how they use or intend to use ...

Entry-level 6.1-inch LCD iPhone 2018 might be delayed until October: Apple analyst

According to Morgan Stanley’s Katy Huberty who is a noted Apple analyst, the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone despite being announced in September might not be available for sale until October. The major delay for this is because of the production problems with the innovative backlighting system. The innovative backlighting system appears to be a key to the near-bezel-free design. This isn't the first time we are hearing reports about the iPhone production delay with the LCD model. Though analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says he believes that Apple might be able to catch-up and still have the device on sale in September. The delay of the LCD model would result in lower than shipments expectations in this quarter. We are expecting the 6.1-inch iPhone will be available in a range of colors including black, white, blue and orange, but instead of gold and red suggests yellow and taupe. The Apple iPhone 6.1-inch model will have a single rear camera lens and will measure 147.12 x 71.52 mm (5.79 x 2.81-inches). Since it is a low-cost iPhone, the company might cut down on 3D touch but will have a notch. As for the pricing, Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the dual-SIM iPhone could be priced at $650 to $750, while ...

Asphalt 9: Legends for Android, iOS and Windows now available for download globally

After testing for few months, Gameloft has released Asphalt 9: Legends, a new racing game globally. It features a top roster of real hypercars from renowned car manufacturers like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and W Motors. You can complete over 800 events in Career mode and race against up to 7 opponents in multiplayer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQSrGKi_hFE Download Asphalt 9: Legends (Free with in-app purchases) - Android | iOS | Windows A CONSOLE EXPERIENCE IN THE PALMS OF YOUR HANDS Immerse yourself in this hyper-realistic arcade racing game, with meticulously detailed real cars, HDR techniques and stunning visual and particle effects that turn every race into a real blockbuster movie. THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CARS Collect over 50 of the world’s most amazing speed machines. Each vehicle has been carefully selected based on its aesthetics and high performance to create the most desirable lineup of any Asphalt game to date. CUSTOMIZATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Use the new car editor to define the exact color and materials for your car. You can also pick the color of the Rims and Brake Calipers and add carbon parts to fully customize your rides. BREATHTAKING LOCATIONS Feel the thrill of gravity-defying races across 70 tracks in the most amazing real-world locations. Race around giant tornados in the American wilderness, ...

Sony Xperia XZ2 with 5.7-inch Full HD+ HDR display, Snapdragon 845 launched in India for Rs. 72990

Sony Mobile today launched the Xperia XZ2, the company’s  flagship smartphone in India. It was introduced at the MWC 2018 in Barcelona earlier this year, packs a  5.7-inch Full HD+ 18:9 HDR screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 3D glass body and features the same Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the back. It also has front facing stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround. It comes with a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera with 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos (FHD/HD), Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and  5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos, similar to the XZ1. It was introduced as the world’s first smartphone with 4K HDR Movie recording and also offers ISO sensitivity 51200 for photos and ISO 12800 for video.  It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, has IP65/68 ratings for dust and water resistance and packs a 3180mAh battery with support for fast charging and also has wireless charging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKMZwQ2Luk Sony Xperia XZ2 specifications 5.7-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) 18:9 Triluminos HDR Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU ...

Honor Play with 6.3-inch Full HD+ display, 6GB RAM, AI dual rear cameras launching in India on August 6 exclusively on Amazon

Huawei's Honor brand, after the launch of Honor 9N this week, announced that the Honor Play smartphone will launch in India on August 6th, exclusively on Amazon.in. It was introduced in China last month, packs a 6.3-inch Full HD+ 19:5:9 display with a notch and a 89% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Kirin 970 10nm processor with 6GB of RAM, NPU as well as GPU Turbo graphics processing acceleration technology that increases graphics processing efficiency of mobile phones for smoother and faster mobile experience, especially for mobile games. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera AI scene recognition that can detect over 500 scenes and the 2-megapixel secondary rear camera for portrait shots. The 16-megapixel front camera uses pixel binning technology, combining the information from four pixels to create one large 2.0µm pixel. It has a metal back and packs a 3750mAh battery with support for fast charging. Honor Play specifications 6.3-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ LCD 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display, 85% NTSC color gamut Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 970 (4 x 2.4 GHz A73+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) 10nm processor with Mali-G72 MP12 GPU,  i7 co-processor, NPU, GPU Turbo 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.1) internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI ...

Xiaomi MIUI App Vault gets option to Check train PNR, Trending apps cards and more

Update 2 - July 2018: Xiaomi has added couple of new cards including ‘Check train PNR’ and ‘Trending apps’ to MIUI App Vault. Xiaomi has partnered with Ixigo for ‘Check train PNR’ service which can be used to check PNR status without leaving the home screen. Users need to enter their 10 digit PNR number for their upcoming train journey to see all the details. The card also shows recently checked PNR numbers which is really helpful as users don’t need to enter PNR number each time they check PNR status for the same journey. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="259252,259251,259250"] Apart from new cards, users can now fold-unfold empty cards so that they can see more information on the screen. Users can click on ‘Tap to view details’ to unfold a card and click again to fold a card but only Notes, Calendar, Cricket and Stocks cards are supported as of now. MIUI team might extend this functionality to more cards in future. Earlier: Last month, Xiaomi added a ‘Stocks’ card to MIUI App Vault and also listed it on the Play Store. Now, Xiaomi has added another card which shows Today’s `Deal on app vault from shopplus, clicking on any deal it redirects to ...