Highlights: We got the best look so far at the Samsung Galaxy Fold in a 4-minute long video. The phone is not being displayed at the showfloor at MWC The video shows the foldable phone being used to watch Netflix, playing games and more. Samsung may not be allowing journalists to see and touch the Galaxy Fold, but a 4-minute long video released by the company gives us the best look at the futuristic smartphone. The footage is essentially a 4-minute long silent B-roll but it does show the foldable phone from just about every angle, and also while it’s being used. The video reveals more than what Samsung showed during its keynote event in San Francisco where it launched the Galaxy S10 devices along with the Galaxy Fold. While Samsung mostly kept the Galaxy Fold in the dark with only one live demo of the phone, the video gives a well-lit view of the phone from up close. A range of close-up shots also show the hinge of the Galaxy Fold, the phone mode and the tablet mode. It’s evident there’s a slight gap along the hinges when it’s closed. Apart from the phone, Samsung also showed how the apps will look like on the large screen. The company did show a demo of how Google Maps adapts from the small screen to the larger display. The video now gives a glimpse into how Instagram, Netflix and Google Maps work. We also got a look at the cameras in phone and tablet mode. Furthermore, the large tablet display will also offer an immersive gaming experience as seen in the video while the USB-C port can be used to connect the phone to a bigger display to run Samsung DeX for a more desktop-like experience. The Galaxy Fold uses a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex display that lets the screen to fold along the hinges. When folded, the Galaxy Fold uses a separate 4.6-inch HD+ flanked by thick bezels to display content. When unfurled, the phone opens up to a QXGA+ resolution panel with 4.2:3 aspect ratio. It can be folded and put into a pocket. Samsung has priced the Galaxy Fold at $1980 (roughly Rs 1,40,352) and plans to start shipping from April 26th. Huawei also launched it’s own take of a foldable phone, the Mate X which will also go on sale in summer, priced at 2,299 euros (roughly Rs 1,85,078). Oppo also showed off a foldable phone concept while Xiaomi also previously spoke about its plans of making a foldable phone. Clearly, 2019 is going to be an exciting year for smartphones now that they have finally unshackled themselves from the boring old form factor. Related Reads: Here's how the Nokia 9 PureView uses five cameras in tandem to create a single shot with crazy amount of detail All the foldable smartphones announced so far at MWC 2019
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Highlights: Qualcomm announces a 5G chip for PCs at MWC 2019 Lenovo to introduce a device with this chip by 2020 The San Diego-based company also announces a Wi-Fi chip for automobiles As news pours in at a steady pace from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, we get news of Qualcomm’s announcements on the first day. Qualcomm Technologies, a Qualcomm subsidiary, has launched the Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform, a 5G-enabled networking chip for PCs. According to the company, it will help PC manufacturers take advantage of of the global rollout of the much-awaited 5G network. It’s expected to be seen in various types of laptops, including Thin and Light laptops. Qualcomm has also announced the Automotive Wi-Fi 6 chip, the QCA6696, for in-vehicle entertainment systems. “In collaboration with Qualcomm, we’re excited to be the first to deliver a 5G connected PC with the Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform in early 2020,” commented Johnson Jia, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group’s Consumer PCs and Smart Devices. What this means is that the very first of the computers to feature Qualcomm’s new 5G chip could well be a Lenovo laptop. Though there’s no exact model name mentioned in Qualcomm’s PR, we expect Lenovo’s first 5G computer to be a ThinkPad or IdeaPad laptop. Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi platform for automobiles, on the other hand, features dual Wi-Fi 6 multiple-input multiple output (MIMO) access points designed to support Gigabit in-car hotspot and to deliver Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the vehicle, supporting ultra-high definition (ultra-HD) video streaming on multiple displays, screen mirroring from compatible devices and wireless reverse cameras, as well as support for Bluetooth 5.1 and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio. Additionally, this setup can help the vehicle with functions like vehicle diagnostics and software updates. “As vehicle connectivity continues to advance from 4G to 5G, Wi-Fi 6 is an integral part of the connectivity evolution, as it enables seamless connections, across multiple devices, and in congested environments. The QCA6696 builds on our leadership in the automotive industry, proving yet again how we are in an unparalleled position to meet the demands of the industry,” said Nakul Duggal, the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Related Read: All the foldable smartphones announced so far at MWC 2019
Highlights Samsung has announced the A30 and A50 smartphones Both the devices sport a 6.4-inch FHD+ display and 4000mAh battery They differ in the rear camera setup and internal specs. At the Mobile World Congress 2019, Samsung has announced the launch of the A50 and A30 smartphones. The A50 and the A30 are a part of Samsung’s new A series smartphones. Both the phones feature some similar specifications including a 4000mAh battery, Infinity-U 6.4-inch FHD+ display. Both the smartphones have the same dimensions as well. Where they differ is in the processor and RAM setup along with the number of rear cameras on each smartphone. Leats break down the specifications of the two devices. Samsung Galaxy A30 specifications The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a 3D glass design, and will be available in Black, White, and Blue colour options. It has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 19.5:9 display. The smartphone measures 7.7 mm in thickness. Under the hood, it has the Exynos 7904 SoC with 2 x Arm Cortex-A73 cores @ 1.8GHz + 6x Arm Cortex-A53 cores 1.6GHz . The device will be available in two variants - 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. The storage is expandable upto 512GB via a microSD card. The smartphone has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and a dual-rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 16MP one wirth a f/1.7 aperture and the other is a 5MP, f/2.2, ultra wide camera. On the front the device has a 16MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus. A 4000mAh battery powers the entire package along with 15W fast charging support. Samsung Galaxy A50 specifications Moving over to the A50, the smartphone also has a 3D glass design, and will be available in Black, White, Blue, and Coral colour options. It also has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 19.5:9 display and measures 7.7 mm in thickness. Under the hood, it has the Exynos 9610 SoC with 4x Arm Cortex-A73 cores @ 2.3GHz + 4x Arm Cortex-A53 cores @ 1.7GHz. The device will be available in two variants - 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The storage is expandable upto 512GB via a microSD card. Unlike its sibling, the A50 has an on-screen fingerprint sensor. At the back, it has a triple camera setup. The primary camera is a 25MP one wirth a f/1.7 aperture, the second is a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture for depth sensing and the third is a 8MP f/2.4 aperture ultra wide fixed focus camera. On the front the device has a 25MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus. A 4000mAh battery powers the entire package along with 15W fast charging support. Information circulating the internet suggests that the smartphones will launch in India soon Also Read: All the foldable smartphones announced so far at MWC 2019 OnePlus 5G prototype showcased at MWC 2019 Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 First Impressions: Mid-segment phones for content consumption
Highlights: Google Assistant will be integrated into Google Messages in the coming months. The feature will allow users to ask a question and the answer will populate the text field. The smart assistant will also enable voice-typing in KaiOS-powered feature phones. At MWC 2019, that formally kicked off in Barcelona on Monday, Google announced that its smart assistant is going to be integrated into Android Messages “over the coming months.” The Google Assistant button might appear when you’re using the Messages app to text someone, perhaps in the smart replies section. If you tap on the button, you can ask it a question, and the answer will be populated in the text field. The feature, for now, is limited to the English language. Google also clarified it’s not reading your texts while doing so. It said that the only information that’s sent to the company’s servers is the question you ask Google Assistant within the app. The company calls it “suggestion chips” and they are generated using local analysis of what you are typing. For instance, if someone asks you to go to a restaurant with them, Google will show a pizza emoji and a ‘yes’, along with a button that searches for the restaurant. Tapping on the suggestion and the Assistant box will show a card with the information about the restaurant and options and one can send the results back to the person they are chatting with. It’s not clear how the Assistant Card will look to the user receiving it. The feature comes after Google formally shut down its messaging app Allo that came with Google Assistant integration. The app is slated to shut down in March and after that, Google’s Android Messages will be the company’s primary texting app for consumers. The Messages app supports SMS, MMS and RCS. Google also announced that voice typing will be available via Google Assistant on devices running on KaiOS, which is an operating system made for smart feature phones. Google claimed there was a 7x increase in the use of Google Assistant among feature phone users in India, Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil in 2018. The speech-to-text feature will allow feature phone users to populate a text field using nothing but their voice. You need to hold down the Assistant button to type. At the same time, Google also announced it’s bringing Android 9 Pie Actions to Android Go Edition as well as KaiOS. Developers will be able to offer third-party Google Assistant applets in feature phones and entry-level phones. The company even launched an entry-level phone simulator for testing. Related Reads: Here's how the Nokia 9 PureView uses five cameras in tandem to create a single shot with crazy amount of detail All the foldable smartphones announced so far at MWC 2019
Highlights: Redmi Note 7 Pro spotted in a TENAA listing. The handset is listed with a 6.3-inch display with a 3900 mAh battery. Redmi Note 7 Pro will be launched in China this week. Redmi will announce its Note 7 Pro smartphone this week and ahead of official unveiling, the handset has been spotted on the TENAA website. Spotted by NashvilleChatterClass, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is listed on the certification website with the model number M1901F7BE and some of its specifications are also listed on the website, along with a couple of images that reveal the upcoming phone’s design. The listing suggests that the Redmi Note 7 Pro might measure 59.21 x 75.21 x 8.1 mm and feature a 6.3-inch display with a 3900 mAh battery. The dimensions, screen size and battery capacity of the Redmi Note 7 Pro is touted to be same as the Redmi Note 7. Coming to the image of the device, if it is indeed the real image of the phone, here too, it looks quite similar to the Redmi Note 7. As per the images, the Redmi Note 7 Pro might also feature a dual-rear camera setup with a fingerprint sensor on the back. The back panel is seen featuring a gradient finish as well. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is already confirmed to come equipped with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and is speculated to launch starting with 6GB RAM. The Redmi CEO, Lu Weibing, recently hinted that the smartphone could be priced lower than 2,000 Yuan (Rs 21,222 approx) and if this is the case then it might just become the most expensive Redmi phone yet. Previous reports regarding the Redmi Note 7 Pro suggest that it could be powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The phone will soon be unveiled and the company is hosting a launch event in India on February 28, where it is all but confirmed to announce the Redmi Note 7. However, rumours suggest that the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Redmi Go smartphones might also be announced on the same day. Speaking of new launches, Xiaomi recently unveiled its Mi 9 smartphone, which runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The handset comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It sports a 6.39-inch full-HD+ Samsung AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a waterdrop notch design. In terms of optics, the Mi 9 is equipped with a triple camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor with f/2.2 lens, a 16MP secondary sensor and a 12MP tertiary sensor. On the front, it comes with a 20MP camera. Related Reads: Redmi Note 7 Pro will launch next week in China, confirms company’s President Redmi Note 7's camera doesn't give true 48MP resolution, while the Redmi Note 7 Pro might
