Realme 2 Pro with FullView display, dual rear cameras teased in video ahead of next week’s launch

Realme at the launch of the Realme 2 smartphone last month, confirmed that it will launch the Realme 2 Pro with better specifications in September. The company recently sent out invites for the launch of the phone on September 26th and 27th. Today it has posted a new teaser titled "Realme, Proud to be Young". It also says that the phone will have Max Power and Max Style. The teaser reveals a similar design as the Realme 2, but the internals should be different. Check out the video teaser below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCcjrPY3p0s The phone will have dual rear cameras, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and glass-like back with realme branding, similar to the Realme 2, but it doesn't have Diamond-cutting Design offering reflecting effect. The teaser also reveals a version with matte finish. The phone is expected to come in range of color variants. We should know more details as the company releases more teaser images and video.

Apple Watch Series 4 shipments surpass expectations; iPhone XS poses lackluster demand: Kuo

Apple last week introduced the Watch Series 4 and the new iPhones and thanks to the new innovative features like ECG support, Apple Watch Series 4 is seemingly becoming popular, according to Kuo. He predicts Apple Watch shipments will reach 18 million units in 2018, of which the Watch Series 4 said to account for 50-55%.  If ECG support is expanded to more countries, the Series 4 Watch could see even stronger shipment momentum. However, the iPhone XS pre-orders are "lower-than-expected," since customers are opting for the iPhone XS Max or wait for the iPhone XR. The iPhone XS orders will account for only 10-15% shipments of the new 2018 iPhones, down from 15 to 20%, according to Kuo. Given the lower price tag and dual SIM support in China, the iPhone XR looks positive. It will be available to pre-order from October 19th. The iPhone XR shipments increased from an early forecast; up from 50 to 55 percent previously. The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 pre-orders will begin from September 21st. Kuo in a statement said: There is strong Chinese demand thanks to the gold casing, dual-SIM, and large display. The XS Max average shipping time is shorter ...

Samsung Galaxy J6+ with side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Infinity display, dual rear cameras, Galaxy J4+ launching soon exclusively on Amazon India

Samsung just teased the launch of new Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+ smartphones with Infinity displays that will launch exclusively on Amazon India soon. The Galaxy J6+ will be the first Samsung phone to feature side-mounted fingerprint sensor, similar to the Sony and Meizu phones. It will also come with dual rear cameras. Both the phones will feature Infinity displays. These are expected to run Android 8.1 (Oreo). Samsung said that the phones will come in vibrant Bold colors and feature expressive emotify feature. Since these are 'J series' smartphones, the phones should be available through offline stores as well. We should know the launch date of these  smartphones soon. Source

Samsung said to be working on Galaxy A series phone with Snapdragon 845, edge-to-edge display

Samsung is reportedly working on a smartphone; the Galaxy A that might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The company recently confirmed that it will be launching a smartphone with four rear cameras. It is also possible that Samsung could price the phone slightly lesser than its current flagships.  However, details about the so-called smartphone are scarce at the moment but our educated guess suggests an 18.5:9 tall SUPER AMOLED display with reduced top and bottom bezels, improved dual-rear cameras. Moving on, the high-end processor might be accompanied with 4/6GB RAM with 64/128GB storage options. It is also possible that the phone might run on Android 9.0 Pie, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Android 8.1 Oreo come pre-installed. At this moment, it is unclear when Samsung is aiming to launch or introduce the Galaxy A series phone with Snapdragon 845 since rumors also suggest a slim down variant of Galaxy A with Snapdragon 710. So, it is better to wait until we hear more details come our way. The company recently sent out invites for the launch of the new Galaxy smartphone which is said to pack four rear cameras. Source

Samsung Galaxy Note8 update brings AR Emoji and super slow-motion

Samsung Galaxy Note8 is  getting a new update bringing new features including AR Emoji and super slow-motion. However, the update is rolling out in phases across the globe currently. The firmware version of the update is N950FXXU5CRHA and mentions AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion camera functions have been added to the device. Furthermore, the update also brings the September month security patch as well. Since the AR Emoji and super slow-motion don’t entirely rely on specialized hardware, they are not limited to the S9 or the Galaxy Note9. The AR Emoji lets users create a digital faces of themselves mapped with their voice and facial movements. It also lets you create a set of animated stickers which can be used in third-party messaging apps as well. As for the Slo-mo, it allows users to record slow-motion videos. The feature on the Galaxy S9 allows users to record 0.2s of video at 960fps in 720p resolution and 0.4s at 480fps in 720p in manual mode. But it is unclear at the moment if the Galaxy Note8 gets the same recording capabilities. The update is rolled out starting from France and we expect it to be rolled out to other markets across the globe. Source | Via

Google’s Now Playing tech powers Sound Search in Google Assistant

Google last year introduced a new 'Now Playing' feature with Pixel 2. This uses deep neural networks to bring low-power, always-on music recognition to mobile devices. Google recently introduced a new version of the Sound Search that is powered by the same technology as Now Playing.  Google also announced that you can use it through the Google Search app or the Google Assistant on any Android phone. Thanks to the latest version of Sound Search, Google says that you’ll get faster, more accurate results than ever before. Google developed an entirely new system using convolutional neural networks to turn a few seconds of audio into a unique “fingerprint without any noticeable battery impact. The server-side Sound Search system is very different, having to match against nearly 1000x as many songs as Now Playing and this makes Sound Search both faster and more accurate with a substantially larger musical library presented several unique challenges. Now Playing generates the musical “fingerprint” by projecting the musical features of an eight-second portion of audio into a sequence of low-dimensional embedding spaces consisting of seven two-second clips at 1-second intervals. In the initial phase, the algorithm finds good candidates by leveraging more neural networks and in the second matching phase, a detailed ...

Samsung Galaxy S10 to feature significant design changes, new color options: CEO DJ Koh

Samsung is on its way to launch the Galaxy S10 which is its prestigious 10th-anniversary flagship and given that this year's S9 was a minor upgrade, Samsung is planning on ticking every box to make the upcoming Galaxy S10 big. DJ Koh, CEO of Samsung’s mobile division, confirmed that the Galaxy S10 design changes will be “very significant.” However, Koh didn’t go into the specifics of these changes and might be referring to the overall design of the flagship compared to the S9. It is also confirmed that the S10 won't be the much-awaited foldable smartphone. It might look alike the regular S-series flagship but with improved screen-to-body ratio and a slimmer profile. It might also feature triple-rear cameras in the high-end variant and that right there is a new design element to the Galaxy S series. Furthermore, Koh also mentioned that the Galaxy S10  will be available in “amazing” colors so it's possible that the company might be working on new color options for the Galaxy S10. There’s also a possibility that Samsung introduces new gradient and emerald green color options with its next flagship. According to rumors, the Galaxy S10 and the S10 Plus said to come in three variants; 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.4-inch models and pack a ...

WhatsApp said to be working on Dark Mode for Android and iOS

WhatsApp is said to be working on 'Dark Mode' which has been a long overdue. YouTube, Android Messages in the recent times are updated to dark mode and Android Phone is also scheduled to get the feature soon. This mode comes as a savior for users who are into WhatsApp especially at nights.  I’m happy to exclusively give the good news: WhatsApp is finally working on a Dark Mode! It’s a dream 😍 There are many important secret references in recent updates! Be patient to see it out, hoping it will be FULL OLED friendly for Android phones, iPhone X and newer! — WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) September 14, 2018 WABetaInfo says that Dark Mode for WhatsApp is in works for both Android and iOS. But at the moment, it is unclear when WhatsApp is planning on rolling out this feature publicly. If you wish to be the first one to try out the mode when it rolls out, you can sign up for the beta. Unfortunately, no other information is known at this time, but we will let you know once we know more. Source

Vivo V11 Pro Review

From in-display fingerprint sensors to pop out cameras, Vivo has been on a roll this year. Where most brands have worked on bringing down prices or rolling out iterative updates, Vivo has genuinely pushed the game forward. With the Vivo V11 Pro, we're seeing a mix of both. A gorgeous design ID paired with some very futuristic features at an attractive price. Sounds too good to be true? Read on to find out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgiCnKcAmlM Vivo V11 Pro specifications 6.41-inch (1080 x 2340 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED 19.5:9 aspect ratio display Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU 6GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) 12MP Dual PD rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2.8″ sensor, 1.28 μm aperture, secondary 5MP camera with f/2.4 aperture 25MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture In-display fingerprint sensor, IR face unlock Dimensions: 157.9 x 75 x 7.9mm; Weight: 156g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO , Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS 3,400mAh battery with fast charging Design If there's one brand that has really surprised ...

OnePlus is working on its first Smart TV with premium flagship design, image quality, audio and seamless user experience

OnePlus just announced that it is working on its first Smart TV. The company said that it aims to take home environment to the next level of intelligent connectivity. The TV will have OnePlus’ premium flagship design, image quality and audio experience to more seamlessly connect the home. OnePlus Founder and CEO, Pete Lau, will lead the new division alongside the existing smartphone division. OnePlus also said that this will address gaps in the television industry, balancing high-quality hardware with the latest in technology, developing a seamless user experience, and crafting hardware that is minimalistic and timeliness in design. "The world has come to know and love OnePlus for its user-centric values and design philosophy which OnePlus will continue to apply across its new television division," the company added. Similar to its smartphones, OnePlus will be asking for feedback and suggestions from the users about what should be included in its new Smart TV. For starters, it is asking people to name their TV, just like it did for its OxygenOS ROM. You can suggest a name for the OnePlus TV here . OnePlus team will choose their favorite 10 suggestions on October 31st, and each of them will receive a pair of OnePlus Bullets Wireless. One winner ...