Highlights; Motorola's foldable smartphone could look like the iconic RAZR V3 from the 2000s Motorola might even pursue a dual-hinge design Big players in the smartphone industry like Samsung and Huawei have been busy showcasing their foldable smartphones at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, while Motorola has been keeping silent. Now, however, a new interview by Engadget reveals that Motorola is indeed actively working on its first foldable smartphone and that the Lenovo-owned company could launch it sometime before the year ends. More importantly, the interview suggests that Motorola’s upcoming foldable smartphone could resemble the RAZR, the popular clamshell phone from the 2000s. Renders published by Engadget reveal a RAZR-like design in that the phone folds shut like a traditional clamshell handset but opens up to show a vertical folding touchscreen with a tall aspect ratio on the inside. There is, of course, that famous RAZR chin at the bottom, which could house essential electronics including a USB Type-C port. On the outside, the device has a small squarish display, which might be a touchscreen that could enable users to perform some basic functions. For all we know, Motorola might even go in for a dual-hinge design, where the same single screen folds twice. Referring to a design that’s similar to the one seen on the Huawei Mate X, Dan Dery, the Vice President of Global Product at Motorola commented, “The fact that you're touching [that kind of display] with your nails is scratching it. It has a short life right away; it starts dying the day you unpack it. But it's beautiful. That first day, it's beautiful.” When asked if Motorola would go in for a Z-shaped hinge design, Dery denied and said that it just wouldn’t be a design practical enough for Motorola to pursue while designing its very first foldable smartphone. If Motorola’s first foldable smartphone is actually designed like the original RAZR and branded similarly, fans are bound to be excited. To refresh your memory, the original Motorola RAZR V3 was first announced in 2004. It had a 2.2-inch 9-line TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels on the inside. The battery on it was a removable 680mAh unit. It went on to become one of Motorola’s most iconic phone designs. We can expect Motorola’s first foldable smartphone sometime later this year. Cover image courtesy: Engadget Related Read: Samsung Galaxy Fold unfolded in a 4-minute long video
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Highlights: Asus lists its phones that will receive Android 9 Pie update this year. The Asus ROG Phone, Asus Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2 and many others make the cut. There is no specific detail about the update like when it will be rolled out for the phones. Asus has a wide smartphone portfolio in India, with the ROG Phone being the latest added to the lineup. The company has now revealed the name of its phones that will be receiving the Android 9 Pie update and as expected, the ROG phone is on it. Alongside the company’s gaming-centric smartphone, the listing also includes the Zenfone 5Z, Zenfone Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2, and some older phones. However, the company has not provided any specifics, like a date, about when exactly will these handsets be updated. The news comes via the company’s official forum where a forum moderator posted the list. All the Asus phones that will be updated to Android 9 Pie this year are listed below. Do note that while the Zenfone 5Z and Max Pro M2 are included in the list, the two devices are already running on the latest Android flavour. The Zenfone 5Z is on the stable Android 9 Pie build while the beta Android Pie has been rolled out for the Max Pro M2. ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL) ZenFone 4 Max (ZC520KL) ZenFone Live (ZB553KL) ZenFone4 Max (ZB520KL) ZenFone Max Plus (M1) Clear Soft Bumper (ZB570TL) ZenFone 5Q (ZC600KL) ZenFone Live (L1) Clear Soft Bumper (ZA550KZ / ZA551KL) ZenFone Max Pro (ZB602KL) ZenFone Max Pro (ZB601KL) ZenFone Max (M1) Clear Soft Bumper (ZB555KL / ZB556KL) ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL) ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) ASUS ROG Phone (ZS600KL) ZenFone Max Pro (M2) Clear Soft Bumper (ZB631KL/ ZB630KL) ZenFone Max (M2) Clear Soft Bumper (ZB633KL / ZB632KL) Speaking of the Android 9 Pie upgrade, other phone makers are also rushing to roll out the update for their respective handsets. Nokia recently announced that its entry-level Nokia 3.1 smartphone is now receiving the Android 9 Pie update, along with the Nokia 2.1, which being an Android Go device received the Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) update. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has also received Android Pie based One UI update in India. Related Reads: Nokia 3.1 Plus now receiving Android 9 Pie Nokia 2.1 gets February security patch, up to 500MB additional storage with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) update 
Highlights: Samsung Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones launched in India. The Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A30 are priced at Rs 8,490 and Rs 16,990 respectively. The Galaxy A50 starts at Rs 19,990. Samsung has launched three new smartphones in the entry-level and mid-range segments, under its Galaxy A-series brand. The three new models are the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50, which are priced starting at Rs 8,490, Rs 16,990, and Rs 19,990 respectively. While the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 come with what the company calls an Infinity-U display, the cheaper Galaxy A10 sports an Infinity-V display design. All three models will go on sale in India from March 2. Galaxy A10 The Galaxy A10 is the entry-level model among the three new A-series phones. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, which means the tiny notch on the top of the display is V-shaped. For optics, it gets a single 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture along with a 5-megapixel selfie camera in the front, which supports face recognition. It's powered by an Exynos 7884 chipset and up to 3GB of RAM. The battery on it is a 3,400mAh unit. When on sale, the Galaxy A10 will be available in red, blue, and black colours. Galaxy A30 The Galaxy A30 sits between the Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A50 in Samsung’s new Galaxy A series. The smartphone features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, which means the little notch on top of the display is U-shaped. It’s equipped with a fingerprint scanner on the back and a 4,000mAh battery, which is juiced up using a 15W fast charging technology. Optics are taken care of by a dual camera setup on the back (16-megapixel camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture), including a wide-angle lens. The Galaxy A30 is powered by an Exynos 7904 chipset with an octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM. When launched, the Galaxy A30 will be available in red, blue, and black colours. Galaxy A50 The Galaxy A50 is the top-most variant of the three models here. It comes equipped with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, which according to Samsung, allows for a 91.6-percent screen-to-body ratio. It is equipped with a triple camera on the back: an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 123-degree field of view, a 25-megapixel main camera with an f/1.7 aperture, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone uses Samsung’s Intelligent Scene Optimizer to adjust contrast, brightness, and colour optimally. The Galaxy A50 is powered by an Exynos 9610 chipset with an octa-core processor and up to 6GB of RAM. The fingerprint scanner is found under the display. The battery on the handset is a 4,000mAh unit with 15W fast charging capability (through USB Type-C). When launched, the Galaxy A50 will be launched in blue, black, and white colours and 64GB of internal storage. The Galaxy A50 will be available in two variants: a 4GB RAM variant, priced at Rs 19,990 and a 6GB RAM, priced at Rs 22,990. All three models will go on sale starting March 2. Related Read: Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP camera launched in India alongside Redmi Note 7: Price, Specs, and all you need to know
Highlights: Mi LED TV 4A PRO launched in India at Rs 12,999. Xiaomi also announced the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Basic that is priced at Rs 1,499 It’s been a busy day for Xiaomi today. It just launched two long-awaited smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro at a starting price of Rs 9,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively. But that’s not all. The Chinese electronics manufacturer also launched the Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones Basic at Rs 1,499 and the 32-inch Mi LED TV 4A PRO at Rs 12,999. Pre-orders for the earphones start on Mi.com from today, while the TV will be available from March 7 at noon on Mi.com, Mi Home, and Flipkart. The Mi Sports Earphones Basic is a pair of splashproof wireless earphones. More specifically, they are IPX4 rated for resistance against water splashes and sweat. Xiaomi claims they can deliver a battery life of 7 hours on a single charge. The company also says they feature enhanced bass response and come with an in-line microphone, along with buttons to control audio playback. What’s more, they come with Google Assistant support. Xiaomi will sell the Mi Sports Earphones Basic for Rs 1,499. Coming to the Mi LED TV 4A PRO, it is a 32-inch LED smart television with an HD Ready resolution (1280 x 720 pixels). It sports 20W speakers with support for DTS HD audio and runs on the PatchWall, Mi’s proprietary OS, that is said to comes with access to over 7,00,000 hours of content. It also supports Android TV, which means it gets Google Play, inbuilt Chromecast support, YouTube, and Google Assistant. The Mi LED TV 4A PRO is priced at Rs 12,999. These two products were launched along with the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones. The Redmi Note 7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and up to 4GB of RAM, while the larger and more expensive Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset and up to 6GB of RAM. Both phones have a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a “Dot Notch” for the selfie camera. Related Read: Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP camera launched in India alongside Redmi Note 7: Price, Specs, and all you need to know Here’s another BIG thing you guys have been waiting for. The #MiSportsBluetoothEarphonesBasic : - 9 hrs long battery life - Dynamic bass - IPX4 splash & sweat proof - Secure-fit design - Works with Google Assistant Pre-order starts today on https://t.co/cwYEXeds6Y at ₹1,499. pic.twitter.com/uibdtzFzFW — Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) February 28, 2019
Highlights: Redmi Note 7 Pro launched in India along with the Redmi Note 7. After teasing the Redmi Note 7 for Xiaomi has finally launched the smartphone in India, along with the Redmi Note 7 Pro. In India, the company decided to make a global debut of the Redmi Note 7 Pro, which packs a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. While the Redmi Note 7 that was previously announced in China featured a 48MP Samsung G1 sensor, the company has changed the optics of the device for India. It now gets a 12MP primary sensor instead of the 48MP Samsung sensor. Redmi Note 7 Pro Specifications The phone features Aura Design, which is said to deliver immersive experience with thinner bezels. It features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS screen with a 19.5:9 waterdrop notch display design. The company says it has managed to incorporate a larger display in the same form factor. Features like Sunlight Display that boosts brightness and contrast, and Reading Mode which adjusts colour temperature to cut down on blue light are also present. The smartphone is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC octa-core processor and comes with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. As the company had earlier revealed, the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes equipped with a 48MP main rear camera, which is supplemented with a 5MP secondary sensor. It comes equipped with the Sony IMX586 sensor. The Sony sensor is a half-inch stacked CMOS sensor, which is touted to deliver better images in low-light. The primary camera features an f/1.79 aperture lens. The company says that by default, the Redmi Note 7’s camera captures 12MP images and to click an image in 48MP, one will need to navigate to Pro mode in the camera app. The camera can also detect from 33 scenes with AI scene detection and comes with AI portrait 2.0 that is said to enable adjustable bokeh, studio lighting and light trails features. The phone supports capturing 4K videos at 30fps and comes with EIS. On the front, the Note 7 Pro is equipped with a 13MP camera that also enables face unlock. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 display on both the front and the back and comes equipped with a Type-C port. It runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie and is backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4. While the device supports 18W fast charging, one will get a 10W charger in the box. Redmi Note 7 Specifications We know almost everything there is to know about the Redmi Note 7 as it went official in China about a month ago. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and is comes in three variants. It will be available in 3/32GB, 4/64GB and 6/64GB memory and storage variants. The handset sports a 6.3-inch LCD display that is protected by a Gorilla Glass 5 on top. It also features a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio and gets a waterdrop notch design. In terms of optics, the smartphone features a 12MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup. The company has apparently decided to ditch the 48MP Samsung GM-1 sensor, which can be found on the Redmi Note 7 that sells in China. The 12MP primary sensor has a 1.25µm pixel pitch, while the 5MP secondary camera helps in capturing bokeh images. On the front, it sports a 13MP sensor that supports AI portrait selfie, along with the face unlock feature. The phone also packs a 4,000mAh battery and like its more powerful sibling, supports Quick Charge 4.0. Redmi Note 7 Pro, Note 7 Price and Availability The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes in Neptune Blue, Nebula Red and Space Black colour variants. Its 4GB RAM, 64GB storage version is priced at Rs 13,999, while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant will cost Rs 16,999. The Redmi Note 7 will be available in Onyx Black, Ruby Red and the Sapphire Blue colour variants. Developing....
