Xiaomi’s dual-side foldable smartphone surfaces in video, could be showcased next week

[caption id="attachment_272103" align="aligncenter" width="574"] Screen grab from @evleaks video[/caption] We already know that Samsung is working on its foldable phone, and it was also showcased officially back in November last year. Out of nowhere, now a new video of a foldable smartphone from Xiaomi has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. It can be folded both the sides, turning the huge tablet-like screen to a small phone-like formfactor. If this is real, this should be the world's first dual-side foldable phone. Can't speak to the authenticity of this video or device, but it's allegedly made by Xiaomi, I'm told. Hot new phone, or gadget porn deepfake? pic.twitter.com/qwFogWiE2F — Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 3, 2019 It runs MIUI 10, and the UI adapts to the screen size quickly. According to rumors from China, the phone might be teased at its Redmi event on January 10th as a surprise, while the official announcement and availability might take time. We should know more details about the foldable phone from Xiaomi soon. Source

Huawei patent hints at penta rear cameras for the Mate 30 Pro

Huawei is said to be working on a smartphone with Penta rear camera setup, according to the case design. The company last year introduced smartphones with triple rear camera setup. The company now has applied for a number of design patents at the Chinese CNIPA on 27 June 2018 and the patents were published on 1 January 2019.  The company usually files for smartphone designs, but this time it is cases. One of these cases stood out from the pack as it comes with an interesting opening at the rear, larger than that of the Mate 20 Pro. Based on the design and the shape of the opening, the smartphone, there is a possibility that it might come with Penta rear cameras and LED flash. As you would expect, no details regarding the camera or the smartphone itself are nowhere mentioned in the patent file. But putting the patented case and Mate20 Pro design aside, one could easily identify the difference and it is quite obvious that a smartphone with more sensors is in the making, so this could be Mate 30 Pro. Meanwhile, HMD Global's Nokia is also rumored to working on Nokia 9 flagship with Penta cameras on the back. Via

Xiaomi Mi AirPOP PM2.5 Anti-Pollution Mask launched in India

Xiaomi has launched new AirPOP PM2.5 Anti-Pollution Mask in India. It has 99% PM2.5 Protection, 4-Layer filtration, Advanced air circulation vent and is foldable so it is easy to carry. Highlights of Xiaomi Mi AirPOP Uses advanced 4-layer filtration to help you breathe easy by protecting against seasonal haze, dust, storms, cold and flu pathogens, allergic pollen, grease, smoke, exhaust and contaminants Skin-friendly fabric and 3D design with curved 3D lines offer a smooth and comfrotable fit Large vortex breathing valve quickly discharges warm air and vapour while blocking out pollutants. The constant air refreshing design reduces eyeglass fogging Simple design can be folded to one-third of its size for safe pocket storage Can be used for 15 hours, which might vary depending on the use The Xiaomi Mi AirPOP PM2.5 Anti-Pollution Mask comes only in Black color, is priced at Rs. 249 for a pack of two and is available for puchase from Mi.com.

Honor 8A with 6-inch waterdrop notch display, Android 9.0 (Pie) to be announced on January 8

Huawei Honor brand has announced that it will introduce its Honor 8A, the company’s new budget smartphone in China on January 8th, a month after it was certified by TENAA with model numbers JAT-TL00 and JAT-AL00. This doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor like the predecessor, but it will feature a waterdrop notch display with minimal bezels, two-tone design, and run Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box. This is expected to be powered by the latest MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. Honor 8A rumored specifications 6-inch (1560 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display 2.3GHz Octa-Core (ARM Cortex A53) MediaTek Helio P35 12nm Processor with 680 MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash 8MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 156.28×73.5×8.0mm; Weight: 150g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 3000mAh (Typical) / 2920mAh (Minimum) battery Honor 8A is expected to come in Black, Blue, Gold, Red. We should know the price when it goes official next Tuesday. Source

LG patents hint at a smartwatch with built-in camera

WIPO and USPTO published a patent of an LG smartwatch and method for controlling same on December 20, 2018. The patent hints at a smartwatch with a camera in the watch band. It is necessary to move the camera to get a clean photograph which is easy with a smartphone, but it's a bit difficult on a wrist. For this exact reason, the camera is configured in such a way that it can be photographed in the direction of the object. The watch band can slide into the watch case, causing the camera to move towards the watch case. Alternatively, the camera itself may move on the watch band or the camera may be implemented in a loose link that users can swap with another link. Additionally, LG may develop a clip that can easily be attached to the watchband. The patent also describes that LG's smartwatch can recognize faces. Once you make a picture of a person, the camera will be able to make a cut-out of the face. The camera can also be used to know more information about a product; meaning take a picture and give a long-press on the display and the watch will display information for the same. In addition, users can take a picture ...

Xiaomi schedules an event on January 10 to introduce a new Redmi smartphone with 48MP camera

Xiaomi has scheduled an event in China on January 10th to launch a new smartphone. The invite has 4800 written upside down hinting at a 48MP camera phone that was teased by Xiaomi President Lin Bin in an image last month. The image showed a large sensor along with dual LED flash. Another teaser hints at a large sensor and 3x zoom. Honor already introduced its V20 smartphone with a 48-megapixel camera last week. This will likely come with the same Sony IMX586 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) sensor. It could be powered by Snapdragon 675 11nm Mobile Platform since Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will launch Snapdragon 675-powered smartphone this year. Since we have a week to go for the event, we can expect more details about the smartphone in the coming days. Source

1MORE Triple driver Bluetooth Earphone launched in India

1MORE has launched new triple driver Bluetooth earphones in India. It comes with two balanced armatures and a separate dynamic driver that promises an extremely accurate listening experience with unsurpassed dynamic power. With the patented sandwich structure, the titanium composite diaphragm makes most effects for bass and midrange. Titanium layer is responsible for treble while the dual pet layers are for deep punchy bass. The energies from the titanium diaphragm dynamic driver allows you to experience powerful and deep bass, gentle sound, exquisite details, and stereo audio experiences. The LDAC transmission technology enables 990 kbps of transmission speed, providing a meticulous sounding wireless listening experience that does not affect sound quality. A Bluetooth chip with AAC Hi-Res transmission technology is optimized for iOS devices to provide better sounding Bluetooth audio at similar bit rates. ENC technology has a precise microphone array that efficiently filters out background noises. A flexible neckband with soft silicone material provides long-lasting comfort for prolonged use, while a built-in memory steel wire bends making it easy to store in your pocket or included soft travel case. It offers 7 hours of talk or music play, with just 1 hour of full charging. Fast charge enables 2 hours of use with ...

LG Z9 88-inch 8K TV, W9, E9 and C9 OLED ThinQ AI TVs with Alpha 9 2nd gen processor, Dolby Vision announced

LG Electronics introduces its latest flagship TVs with ThinQ AI which are powered by the company’s second-generation α (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 intelligent processor and deep learning algorithm. LG’s TVs will offer enhanced picture and sound by analyzing source content as well as optimized content by recognizing ambient conditions. LG’s 2019 TV range provides access to a wide selection of popular artificial intelligence services across multiple platforms, including newly implemented Amazon Alexa, built-in Google Assistant. It comes with an intuitive Home Dashboard making it possible to control a wide variety of smart home devices directly from the TV. LG’s 8K 88-inch Z9 OLED TV boasts higher processing capabilities for delivering the most realistic 8K picture quality that looks sharp, vivid and detailed. In addition to content source detection, the new processor adjusts the tone mapping curve in accordance with ambient conditions to offer optimized screen brightness, it leverages on its ability to understand how the human eye perceives images in different lighting. The α9 Gen 2 AI can further refine HDR content by adjusting the brightness to transform even the darkest scenes into ones with contrast, and detail. It comes with Dolby Vision content. The sound quality is augmented by an intelligent algorithm that ...

New Nokia 106 with long battery life launched in India for Rs. 1299

HMD Global has launched new Nokia 106 feature phone as the successor of the old Nokia 106 in India. It was introduced in November last year, has the same 1.8-inch (160 x 128 pixels) TFT display with 4-way Navi Key and the same 800mAh battery as the predecessor, but this promises 15.7 hours talk time. It has a polycarbonate body, contoured design and comes with classic Snake Xenzia and preloaded try-and-buy games like Nitro Racing, Danger Dash, Tetris and more. It holds up to 2000 contacts and 500 text messages. Nokia 106 (2018) features and specifications Display: 1.8-inch QQVGA (160 x 128 pixels ) Colour TFT Display MediaTek 6261D processor, 4MB RAM Dual band, EGSM 900/1800 Dimensions 111.15 x 49.5 x 14.4 mm weight 70.2 g (including battery) FM Radio Native games Flashlight Micro USB for charging, 3.5 mm AV Connector 800mAh battery with up to 21 days standby and 15.7 hours talk time The Nokia 106 (2018) comes in Dark Grey color, is priced at Rs. 1,299 and will be available across top mobile retailers in the country as well as on Nokia.com/phones.

Google gets FCC approval for new radar-based motion sensor

Google has won approval from U.S. regulators to deploy a radar-based motion sensing device known as Project Soli, said the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in an order. It has granted Google a waiver to operate the Soli sensors at higher power levels than currently allowed. The FCC said the sensors can also be operated aboard aircraft. The FCC said the decision “will serve the public interest by providing for innovative device control features using touchless hand gesture technology.” The FCC said the Soli sensor captures motion in a three-dimensional space using a radar beam to enable touchless control of functions or features that can benefit users with mobility or speech impairments. Google says the sensor can allow users to press an invisible button between the thumb and index fingers or a virtual dial that turns by rubbing a thumb against the index finger. Google in a video demonstration said that a user could operate a smartwatch, scroll through music or adjust the volume by simply motioning using the system. Google added that the radar signal could penetrate fabrics, enabling controls that could work in a pocket or a backpack. Even though these controls are virtual, the interactions feel physical and responsive as feedback is ...