Samsung has been experimenting with the design and performance of its entry level smartphones since some time now and the outcome is the launch of Samsung Galaxy M20 and M10 smartphones. The Galaxy M20 smartphone is built for the youth and is an India first innovation. This one has a massive 5,000 mAh battery inside and comes with an Exynos 7904 Octa core CPU with 1.8GHz clock speed. We spent some time with the latest smartphone by Samsung (the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version) and here are our first impressions of the neat little device.
Samsung Galaxy M20 Design and Display
Let’s talk about its design first. The Samsung Galaxy M20 is not the usual lightweight boxer you find in the budget segment, instead it is a heavyweight thanks to the mammoth 5,000 mAh battery inside. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a large 6.3-inch FHD+ infinity-V display. This is the first smartphone by Samsung that comes with a waterdrop notch design, which has the front facing camera on it. With the ear speaker right above it on the top edge. Since it is Samsung’s first waterdrop design innovation under the Made for India initiative, we have to say we are a bit impressed that Samsung has kept such a slim chin area. When we compare it to others in the market like Xiaomi or Oppo, some of their phones in this price bracket still have a large chin band. But not this one.
Moving on, the screen is protected by toughened glass which is a bit raised and comes a few millimeters out of its casing. Nevertheless, this smartphone is comfortable to hold. The case is derived from a single mold of plastic and there no sharp or jagged edges on this smartphone. The right side of the mobile has the volume rocker key with the power button right under it. The left side has the SIM tray. Talking about which, this one can place 2 nano SIM cards inside as well as a microSD card of up to 512GB.
At the bottom Samsung has placed a mono loudspeaker, USB type C charging port and 3.5mm audio jack. On the top you get the secondary pin hole microphone. Flip the device around and you will see the dual vertically stacked cameras with a LED flash under it, next to it is the larger than usual finger print scanner, with the Samsung branding below it. Also, if you look closely at the bottom part of the case you will find that it reads manufactured in India, which is quite cool to recite.
We played quite a few YouTube videos on the Samsung Galaxy M20 and we were not one bit disappointed. The colours are vibrant and the text is crisp. The sunlight legibility is also quite good.
Samsung Galaxy M20 Cameras
The 13-megapixel primary camera at the back has an aperture size of 1.9 and the secondary 5-megapixel sensor there has an aperture size of 2.2. The front 8MP sensor has an aperture size of 2.0. These are great for photos and we will show some of the shots the rear one can take in just about a second. Videos can be recorded in Full HD and not 4k, on both the front and rear cams. Maybe in the next software update that will be available too. We found the cameras to take crisp pictures with very close to life colours. Our initial tests do suggest that this smartphone can very well be the king in the budget segment when it comes to smart photography.
Samsung Galaxy M20 Operating System
This smartphone has Android 8.1 Oreo running on it and not the Pie. There might be a software update coming soon, but no official word has been given. The user interface is very Samsung and at the time of its first boot the device did ask us which apps to additionally install on the device. This is great as you can reduce the bloatware and can keep only those apps which you want on it. But you will still find some additional apps lurking on it. Thankfully these can be quickly uninstalled, in case you don’t want them.
What We Think
Overall, at the moment the operating system is slick, we are not facing any sort of lag during operation, and things are loading quite swiftly. The cameras are working well and the large battery is lasting for more than a day, even after heavy usage. The loudspeaker is pretty loud and we tested the Dolby Atmos sound with a pair of headphones, it does make a difference. The younger brother Samsung Galaxy M10 has also been launched with this smartphone, so together they provide a lot of choice to the user.
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Bharti Airtel has reintroduced Rs 100 and Rs 500 recharge plans with 28 days validity and a lifetime activation validity for its subscribers, both the ‘talk-time’ recharge plans are live as of now. The telecom giant had discontinued the plans last year because it wasn’t received well by the customers due to its ‘limited time’ validity so the users moved on to other telecom operators which offered lifetime validity for the same price. But now they have been brought back and they offer a lifetime validity. But it’s still not sure if the company will be bringing the plans for a specific region or all of the regions.
The users of Airtel can recharge and avail to the plan by going on their ‘My Airtel’ app, then they can go to the ‘prepaid’, then to ‘best plans’ and then to ‘talk time’. The plan can be recharged from there.
The validity of Rs 100 recharge plan is 28 days for outgoing calls with lifetime validity for incoming calls, and it will give Rs 81.75 talk time. While Rs 500 will also give 28 days of outgoing and lifetime incoming calls validity and its balance will be Rs 420.73.
The company is fighting to survive in the fierce telecom sector with many competitors on its heels. Airtel has been introducing and changing plans to match and compete with its closest rival Reliance Jio. And with these affordable recharge plan it hopes to gain a foothold in the market and lure in more subscribers.
Last week the company had launched Rs 1699 recharge plan which is quite similar to that offered by Reliance Jio. In this plan Airtel will be offering unlimited STD calls, roaming, local calls, 100 SMS and also 1GB of data every day. It also gave access to Airtel TV’s premium content with no FUP with this recharge. Airtel’s other unlimited recharge plans are of Rs 597 with 168 days validity in which they offer unlimited calls, 100 SMS every day and 6GB of data which gets recharged after 28 days, and Rs 998 which has a validity of 336 days with unlimited voice calling and 12 GB of data which gets recharged after 28 days.
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South Korean technology giant Samsung has taken wraps off its Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones in India. The newly launched Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones compete directly with handsets from Xiaomi’s Redmi series, some with the company’s new Infinity V displays and house 5,000mAh battery. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 price and availability
Samsung Galaxy M10 is available in two storage models – one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage and the other with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. While the former costs Rs 7,990, the latter bears a price tag of Rs 8,990.
Speaking of Samsung Galaxy M20, it is available in a variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and its more high-end model has 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The base model costs Rs 10,990, the 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 12,990.
Both the smartphones will be available via Amazon India’s website and Samsung’s online store starting February 5. The devices are available in Ocean Blue and Charcoal Black colours.
Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 specifications
Coming to the specifications, Samsung Galaxy M10 runs Android 8.1 Oreo and features a 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display. The smartphone is powered by the company’s own Exynos 7870 processor and is available with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy M10 comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP ultra-wide sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP front-facing snapper with f/2.0 aperture. The handset has support for face unlock and houses a 3,400mAh battery.
Coming to Samsung Galaxy M20, the device sports a 6.3-inch full HD+ display and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor, Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
While it has the same dual rear camera setup as Samsung Galaxy M10, the smartphone comes with a better 8MP selfie camera. In addition to face unlock, the handset also has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel and houses a massive 5,000mAh battery.
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Realme C1 is now available in two new storage variants in India. Oppo’s sub-brand has announced the launch of the 2GB RAM/32GB storage model and the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant of the Realme C1 (2019) smartphone. Prior to this, the smartphone was only available in 2GB RAM/16GB storage version in the country.
Other key specifications of the device include Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and a 4,230mAh battery. We should mention that Realme C1 has been announced just hours before the launch of Samsung Galaxy M10 in India. Here’s a look at the price and specifications of the new storage variants of the smartphone:
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Realme C1 (2019) price in India
The 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage model of Realme C1 is priced at Rs 7,499, the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant costs Rs 8,499 in India. Both the models of the smartphone will go on sale on Flipkart starting February 5 at 12 pm. Realme C1 is available in Deep Black and Ocean Blue colour options.
Realme C1 (2019) specifications
Apart from the change in RAM and storage, the new editions of Realme C1 are the same as the handset that was launched last year. There is no other change in the specifications for the device. To recall, Realme C1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.1 and features a 6.2-inch HD+ display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass panel.
The screen of the mobile phone comes with a notch on top, has an aspect ratio of 19:9, and 88.8% screen-to-body ratio. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, Realme C1 comes with the aforementioned RAM and storage options and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
On the camera front, Realme C1 sports a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors along with an LED flash. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP front-facing snapper. Both the cameras of the smartphone come with AI enhancements.
Realme C1 houses a 4,230mAh battery and comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connectivity.
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Some users of the 2018 flagship of OnePlus, the 6T are complaining about a rapid battery drain issue in their smartphones. The problem was reported by some users on the internet, according to them their smartphone batteries were draining faster than normal. Many users of the smartphone took to the official OnePlus forum to report about the issue. According to some users, some apps installed in the phone were consuming more battery than usual and that was affecting the overall battery performance, some users has reported that the Google Play Services was consuming more battery than it did before. They are getting on an average 4-5 hours of screen-on time compared to the 7-8 hours it gave before the problem began. The company’s official reddit forum was flooded by the complaints of the users about the battery issue, the original user posted that he was facing problems with his battery and not even the battery saver or a factory reset seems to solve the problem.Despite OnePlus being the company which always keeps its software updates in mind and pushes the updates regularly. But till now there has no official word from the company and there hasn’t been a software update to solve this problem. Recently the company pushed out updates for the OnePlus 6 and 6T along with the other smartphones it released in the past years till the OnePlus 3.The OnePlus 6T offers Snapdragon 845Soc with 6GB/8GB RAM and has a 3700mAh battery which is capable of handling a full day of tasks thrown at it. And this it was the first flagship to come with the android 9.0 Pie out of the box. But this issue is cutting down the screen-on time by half.
But surprisingly not all users have reported this issue. The problem could be most likely related to some apps or updates or it could be a software issue or a bug. But despite all the complaints the company still has to address the issue and push out solutions or updates as their hasn’t been an official word as of yet.
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WhatsApp is about to launch a PIP feature for WhatsApp Web very soon. The Facebook-owned-messaging-app has just launched fingerprint authentication and redesigned emojis. PIP is the acronym for Picture-in-Picture feature wherein WhatsApp Web users can watch a shared video and check their chats or use a different app at the same time. This feature, that was once only exclusively available to Android users is now finally available to desktop users as well.
All this information has been tipped by WABetainfo, who say the picture-in-picture feature is part of the latest 0.3.2041 app version. Many users provide upcoming WhatsApp Web update to be a little patient. The report also says that the PIP feature will support videos of different formats hosted on multiple services. Note, that for regular users, this means that WhatsApp web users can now watch YouTube video shared in a chat. At the same time, they can browse it through other WhatsApp chats as well.
When it comes to picture-in-picture feature, this is how it works. First, send a message with a YouTube link or any video platform link to the other person. Then, the receiver is going to receive this link with the preview. This means that if the user taps on it, the video will start playing within whatsapp. The video will start playing in a bubble after the user changes the chat. With the help of the PIP mode, the user can close the video playing by a swipe gesture.
A very recent update that WhatsApp has received is the fingerprint authentication support and revamped emojis. This is part of WhatsApp’s latest beta 2.19.21 version that one can download via Google PlayStore. This new feature consists of a new emoji layout for 21 existing emojis. Even though there aren’t any substantial changes to the emojis, there are some subtle changes in colours and the designs of the emoji pack.
The fingerprint scanner works very similar to how most app lockers work. So, once you open WhatsApp, you will be asked to scan your fingerprint or allow the selfie camera to identify your face.
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Technology is one of the most dynamic fields in the world. With new innovations happening every day, a lot of trends come and go and a few manage to make a mark. Here, we are listing down the ten most-awaited technology trends of the year 2019:
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5G networks
This is probably the most awaited trend this year. A number of technology companies have announced that they will be rolling out their 5G enabled devices this year. These include the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi among others. Considering that Qualcomm’s latest processor – Snapdragon 855 – comes with support for 5G, we can expect 5G connectivity in most major Android flagship smartphones that will be launched this year.
Foldable phones
Foldable phones are definitely one among the most anticipated technology trends this year. Samsung was the first one to showcase its foldable device at its developer conference in November last year. And soon after that, a number of smartphone makers announced that they are working on foldable devices too. Oppo, Xiaomi, Motorola, Huawei and LG are among the popular technology companies that will be showcasing their foldable phones this year.
Multiple cameras on smartphones
Let’s face it: There are hardly any popular smartphones that come with just one primary camera. Till now, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the smartphone that comes with the most number of rear cameras – four. However, with Nokia 9 PureView all set to launch at MWC 2019, this will change as the smartphone will come with five rear cameras. As the year progresses, we expect to see smartphones with more number of cameras getting launched.
More advanced in display fingerprint scanners
Physical fingerprint sensors are slowly becoming a thing of past. More and more smartphones now incorporate in-display fingerprint scanners. If reports are correct, 10% of Samsung Galaxy S10+’s display will act as a fingerprint sensor. So if you place your fingerprint anywhere on it, the device will unlock. However, before Samsung could make a statement with its upcoming smartphone, Vivo announced its Apex 2019 concept phone that comes with full-display fingerprint scanning. So, no matter where you place your finger on the handset’s screen, it will unlock. We expect to see more such advancements as the year goes forward.
Hole-punch displays
Last year, we saw a few smartphones from Samsung, Huawei and Honor that come with a hole on the top left corner of their display to house the selfie camera. Various reports online also suggest that Samsung’s flagship smartphones will also feature the same kind of selfie cameras. A report also suggests that Nokia 6.2 smartphone, that will be launched at the MWC 2019, will also come with a hole on its display.
Faster charging
Charging on smartphones has become way faster than it was earlier. Various smartphone makers like Oppo, OnePlus, Huawei and even Meizu offer a very high speed when it comes to charging devices. This year, we expect Apple and Samsung to come up with faster ways of charging too.
Biometric payments
Fingerprint sensors and facial unlocks have become a very regular feature on smartphones. So, the obvious next step is to enable payments with biometric scans. They will not only be easier to do but also far more secure than current payment models.
Drone delivery
Drones are now legal in India. Although there are a number of rules that have to be complied with, we expect to see drone deliveries becoming common in the country this year.
Smart wearables
Wearables are also expected to become smarter this year. For instance, we expect to see shoes that will be able to track steps and clothes that will be able to count calories. Such wearables have the potential of becoming extremely popular in the fitness and health industry.
Rollable TVs
LG’s rollable TV has finally become commercial this year. Considering the kind of appreciation it garnered at the CES 2019, we expect to see more electronics makers launching similar TVs this year too.
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Redmi Note 7 boasts a behemoth 48MP camera, was announced in January of 2019 and since then it has been making headlines. And this week the company will release its 128GB variant in China. Wang Teng Thomas who is Xiaomi’s product Director announced on his Weibo account that the 6GB variant of the smartphone will be released this week in China. Later the company CEO Lin Bin did a popularity poll on the social media platform to know which of the variants of the Note 7 would be more popular with the users.The polls had all the variants of the smartphone (released and unreleased) with their prices included. The smartphone with the 32GB and the 64GB variant had already been launched in China at the start of the month, and this week the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage and/or 6GB RAM + 128GB storage will be launched, and according to the polls the fans voted most for the 6GB version. The second in the popularity poll was the 6GB + 64GB storage version and on the third place was 4GB RAM + 128GB storage smartphone.The pricing of all the Note 7 variants lie under Rs. 20,000 mark. The 3GB RAM+ 32GB storage is priced at RMB 999, which is approx Rs 10,500, similarly for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage the price is RMB 1,199 (approx Rs 12,600), for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage the price is RMB 1,399 (approx Rs 14,750), for the 4GB + 128GB storage the price will be RMB 1,499 (approx Rs 15,840), and for the 6GB + 128GB storage variant, the price will be RMB 1,599 (approx. Rs. 16,850).
The Note 7 will be paired with a Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48 Megapixels camera along with a 5 Megapixel rear camera setup. And after the release of the Note 7 the company will release the pro version of the same phone called the Note 7 Pro. The Pro version will have a Sony IMX 586 48 Megapixel camera. It will also be equipped with the Snapdragon 675 Soc while the regular Note 7 will have the Snapdragon 660 Soc.Redmi India has also been teasing the release of the Note 7 since January and needless to say it will be launched shortly after being launched in China.
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Joining in on the three-camera bandwagon is the Vivo V15 Pro, which will be the successor of 2018’s Vivo V11 Pro. A case of the upcoming smartphone was released in China that allegedly leaked its multi camera setup and the 32 Megapixels selfie popup camera. The same was earlier seen in the popular Vivo Nex.The case has a long camera cutout on the back with another cutout at the top hinting at the motorised pop up front facing camera. Also, there is no fingerprint scanner cutout at the back and if we are to believe at the leak it hints at the in-screen fingerprint scanner, which many phone companies are coming up with lately. And this is no surprise as its predecessor, the V11 Pro, too sported similar unlock feature. Aiming for the mid-range market the phone will be sporting a full screen display.We can see the phone to be released sometime around next month. The pricing of the V15 Pro will be somewhere around Rs. 30,000 as the V11 Pro currently sells for Rs 23,999 on amazon and Rs 25,990 on Flipkart. And for the other smaller variant of the V15 Pro which will be the V15 the pricing will be around Rs 18,000 to 25,000.The Vivo V15 Pro leaked case suggests at a popup selfie camera. Image Courtesy: WeiboMore details about the phone has not been revealed yet, and the specs will be revealed somewhere in mid Feb. But, the phone is aimed at the mid-price segment and has lots of good competitors like the Poco F1, One Plus 6, Asus 5z to name a few. If it has to make a name for itself like the Vivo Nex or its predecessor the V11 Pro it will have to have some good industry competing specs.
Vivo Nex through which the company introduced the motorized selfie camera will allegedly be discontinued to make way for the newer V15 Pro. Last year’s Vivo Nex had been a game changer in the smartphone world as it completely got rid of the notch while still not abandoning the front facing camera. Vivo has lately been the company to bring something new to the platter, last year they did the motorized pop up selfie camera with the Nex, then they brought the double sided Vivo Nex Dual display and then the Vivo Apex 2019 with Snapdragon 855 Soc with 12GB RAM without any physical buttons. Which makes us wonder what will the Chinese major bring next to the table?
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As you would know, a new version of PUBG has been launched. This version of Player Unknown’s Battleground is called PUBG Lite. This is a standalone version that requires fewer system resources to play the game. Computers with low-end hardware can also run the game with ease. Earlier, in order to run the game, one needs good frames, graphics with minimum performance level as GTX 1050ti or above. PUBG Lite is a free to play game that has been developed for systems that do not have extreme performance. This game was mainly created because players with low entry graphics card were finding it hard to play PUBG.
PUBG devs said, “Our goal for PUBG Lite is simple: Deliver the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds experience to players in areas where the core game’s required specifications are more difficult to achieve due to the hardware available. To this end, the PUBG Lite team has focused on balancing lower hardware requirements, without compromising on our quality standards. The end result is a build that is playable even on computers and laptops utilizing integrated graphics.” However, one needs to have certain requirements to play the game.
In order to play PUBG Lite, you need to have Windows 7/8/10, 64-bit. The Minimum CPU requirement is Intel Core i3 2.4GHz and 4GB RAM. In terms of graphics, you need to have Intel HD Graphics 4000 and HDD space of 4GB. The recommended specifications of your device to operate the game includes Windows 7/8/10, 64-bit. When it comes to CPU, you should be able to run it on Intel Core i5 2.8GHz. In terms of RAM it is recommended that you have 8GB RAM. Also, you can incorporate Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870. Just like the minimum specifications requirements, it is recommended that you have a HDD of 4GB.
Considering that it can be played with Intel HD series, it is clear that the PUBG Lite has very low requirements when it comes to integrated graphics.
The 13-megapixel primary camera at the back has an aperture size of 1.9 and the secondary 5-megapixel sensor there has an aperture size of 2.2. The front 8MP sensor has an aperture size of 2.0. These are great for photos and we will show some of the shots the rear one can take in just about a second. Videos can be recorded in Full HD and not 4k, on both the front and rear cams. Maybe in the next software update that will be available too. We found the cameras to take crisp pictures with very close to life colours. Our initial tests do suggest that this smartphone can very well be the king in the budget segment when it comes to smart photography.
Samsung Galaxy M20 Operating System
This smartphone has Android 8.1 Oreo running on it and not the Pie. There might be a software update coming soon, but no official word has been given. The user interface is very Samsung and at the time of its first boot the device did ask us which apps to additionally install on the device. This is great as you can reduce the bloatware and can keep only those apps which you want on it. But you will still find some additional apps lurking on it. Thankfully these can be quickly uninstalled, in case you don’t want them.
What We Think
Overall, at the moment the operating system is slick, we are not facing any sort of lag during operation, and things are loading quite swiftly. The cameras are working well and the large battery is lasting for more than a day, even after heavy usage. The loudspeaker is pretty loud and we tested the Dolby Atmos sound with a pair of headphones, it does make a difference. The younger brother Samsung Galaxy M10 has also been launched with this smartphone, so together they provide a lot of choice to the user.
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The 13-megapixel primary camera at the back has an aperture size of 1.9 and the secondary 5-megapixel sensor there has an aperture size of 2.2. The front 8MP sensor has an aperture size of 2.0. These are great for photos and we will show some of the shots the rear one can take in just about a second. Videos can be recorded in Full HD and not 4k, on both the front and rear cams. Maybe in the next software update that will be available too. We found the cameras to take crisp pictures with very close to life colours. Our initial tests do suggest that this smartphone can very well be the king in the budget segment when it comes to smart photography.
Samsung Galaxy M20 Operating System
This smartphone has Android 8.1 Oreo running on it and not the Pie. There might be a software update coming soon, but no official word has been given. The user interface is very Samsung and at the time of its first boot the device did ask us which apps to additionally install on the device. This is great as you can reduce the bloatware and can keep only those apps which you want on it. But you will still find some additional apps lurking on it. Thankfully these can be quickly uninstalled, in case you don’t want them.
What We Think
Overall, at the moment the operating system is slick, we are not facing any sort of lag during operation, and things are loading quite swiftly. The cameras are working well and the large battery is lasting for more than a day, even after heavy usage. The loudspeaker is pretty loud and we tested the Dolby Atmos sound with a pair of headphones, it does make a difference. The younger brother Samsung Galaxy M10 has also been launched with this smartphone, so together they provide a lot of choice to the user.
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This is probably the most awaited trend this year. A number of technology companies have announced that they will be rolling out their 5G enabled devices this year. These include the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi among others. Considering that Qualcomm’s latest processor – Snapdragon 855 – comes with support for 5G, we can expect 5G connectivity in most major Android flagship smartphones that will be launched this year.
Foldable phones are definitely one among the most anticipated technology trends this year. Samsung was the first one to showcase its foldable device at its developer conference in November last year. And soon after that, a number of smartphone makers announced that they are working on foldable devices too. Oppo, Xiaomi, Motorola, Huawei and LG are among the popular technology companies that will be showcasing their foldable phones this year.
Let’s face it: There are hardly any popular smartphones that come with just one primary camera. Till now, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the smartphone that comes with the most number of rear cameras – four. However, with Nokia 9 PureView all set to launch at MWC 2019, this will change as the smartphone will come with five rear cameras. As the year progresses, we expect to see smartphones with more number of cameras getting launched.
Physical fingerprint sensors are slowly becoming a thing of past. More and more smartphones now incorporate in-display fingerprint scanners. If reports are correct, 10% of Samsung Galaxy S10+’s display will act as a fingerprint sensor. So if you place your fingerprint anywhere on it, the device will unlock. However, before Samsung could make a statement with its upcoming smartphone, Vivo announced its Apex 2019 concept phone that comes with full-display fingerprint scanning. So, no matter where you place your finger on the handset’s screen, it will unlock. We expect to see more such advancements as the year goes forward.
Last year, we saw a few smartphones from Samsung, Huawei and Honor that come with a hole on the top left corner of their display to house the selfie camera. Various reports online also suggest that Samsung’s flagship smartphones will also feature the same kind of selfie cameras. A report also suggests that Nokia 6.2 smartphone, that will be launched at the MWC 2019, will also come with a hole on its display.
Charging on smartphones has become way faster than it was earlier. Various smartphone makers like Oppo, OnePlus, Huawei and even Meizu offer a very high speed when it comes to charging devices. This year, we expect Apple and Samsung to come up with faster ways of charging too.
Wearables are also expected to become smarter this year. For instance, we expect to see shoes that will be able to track steps and clothes that will be able to count calories. Such wearables have the potential of becoming extremely popular in the fitness and health industry.
This is probably the most awaited trend this year. A number of technology companies have announced that they will be rolling out their 5G enabled devices this year. These include the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi among others. Considering that Qualcomm’s latest processor – Snapdragon 855 – comes with support for 5G, we can expect 5G connectivity in most major Android flagship smartphones that will be launched this year.
Foldable phones are definitely one among the most anticipated technology trends this year. Samsung was the first one to showcase its foldable device at its developer conference in November last year. And soon after that, a number of smartphone makers announced that they are working on foldable devices too. Oppo, Xiaomi, Motorola, Huawei and LG are among the popular technology companies that will be showcasing their foldable phones this year.
Let’s face it: There are hardly any popular smartphones that come with just one primary camera. Till now, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the smartphone that comes with the most number of rear cameras – four. However, with Nokia 9 PureView all set to launch at MWC 2019, this will change as the smartphone will come with five rear cameras. As the year progresses, we expect to see smartphones with more number of cameras getting launched.
Physical fingerprint sensors are slowly becoming a thing of past. More and more smartphones now incorporate in-display fingerprint scanners. If reports are correct, 10% of Samsung Galaxy S10+’s display will act as a fingerprint sensor. So if you place your fingerprint anywhere on it, the device will unlock. However, before Samsung could make a statement with its upcoming smartphone, Vivo announced its Apex 2019 concept phone that comes with full-display fingerprint scanning. So, no matter where you place your finger on the handset’s screen, it will unlock. We expect to see more such advancements as the year goes forward.
Last year, we saw a few smartphones from Samsung, Huawei and Honor that come with a hole on the top left corner of their display to house the selfie camera. Various reports online also suggest that Samsung’s flagship smartphones will also feature the same kind of selfie cameras. A report also suggests that Nokia 6.2 smartphone, that will be launched at the MWC 2019, will also come with a hole on its display.
Charging on smartphones has become way faster than it was earlier. Various smartphone makers like Oppo, OnePlus, Huawei and even Meizu offer a very high speed when it comes to charging devices. This year, we expect Apple and Samsung to come up with faster ways of charging too.
Fingerprint sensors and facial unlocks have become a very regular feature on smartphones. So, the obvious next step is to enable payments with biometric scans. They will not only be easier to do but also far more secure than current payment models.
Wearables are also expected to become smarter this year. For instance, we expect to see shoes that will be able to track steps and clothes that will be able to count calories. Such wearables have the potential of becoming extremely popular in the fitness and health industry.
LG’s rollable TV has finally become commercial this year. Considering the kind of appreciation it garnered at the CES 2019, we expect to see more electronics makers launching similar TVs this year too.
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