Highlights: Huawei teases Watch GT India launch The company posted a video clip on Twitter saying the watch is “coming soon” It was launched in October along with Huawei Mate 20 series of phones Huawei has teased the the launch of its Watch GT smartwatch in India. The Chinese company sent out a tweet from its official India handle that contained a short teaser video. The tweet, however, has not revealed the date of the launch. The Huawei Watch GT is the company's latest smartwatch, which runs on the company’s proprietary software called LightOS. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts, the smartwatch comes with features like GPS tracking, heart rate monitor, water resistance up to 50m, barometer, compass, altimeter, sleep tracker and among others. Huawei Watch GT Specifications The Huawei Watch GT runs on the Cortex-M4 chipset that comes with low-power and high-power cores. The device runs on the company’s own LightOS and is claimed to deliver a two-week battery life with heart-rate monitoring turned on. The battery life can be extend up to 30 days if the watch is used only to receive notifications. When going all out with continuous exercise tracking, heart rate monitoring and GPS, the Watch GT is said to last for up to 22 hours. The Huawei Watch GT was launched in Sport and Classic variants and both are built using 316L stainless steel with ceramic bezels. There is no information on whether the company will bring both the variants. Both the smartwatches are rated 5ATM water resistant, which means that the watch is water resistant to up to 50 metres of depth for 10 minutes. The device features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454x454 pixel resolution. Huawei uses it proprietary “Huawei TruSeen 3.0” heart rate monitoring technology, which, in tandem with the six LEDs on its bottom, is said to measure accurate heart rate by using a self-learning algorithm. There’s also the “Huawei TruSleep 2.0” feature that is claimed to identify common sleep-related issues and provide more than 200 potential suggestions to help the user sleep better. Related Read: Huawei axed Samsung Galaxy Fold-like design for its foldable phone as "It was bad" An incredible battery life, that keeps up with your activities. #ComingSoon #OneChargeTwoWeeks pic.twitter.com/i4eK2zW8p8 — Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) 2 March 2019
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Highlights: Samsung Galaxy M20 now receiving a new software update. The update brings the March Android security patch and adds stability to the phone’s camera. Unfortunately, Samsung is pushing the Amazon Shopping app with the update. The Samsung Galaxy M20 is one of the many mid-range phones that the company offers in India. It was launched in late January and received the first update on the day it went on sale in the country. The smartphone maker is now pushing out a new update for the device that, while improving the stability and security of the handset, increases bloatware by adding the Amazon Shopping app. There is no change to the Android version as it doesn’t bring the Pie update to the phone. The new patch is around 368MB in size and, as mentioned, brings stability to the phone, more specifically, in the camera department. However, there are no details on what exactly the patch does to improve the Galaxy M20’s camera stability. Additionally, the phone’s security patch is now updated to March, 2019. Google is yet to publish what new fixes this month’s security patch brings. The M20 is one of the first handset to be updated with the new security patch. As mentioned earlier, the update also adds the Amazon Shopping app to the handset, which can be considered bloatware since not all users might want to install the app or shop from Amazon.in. However, the app is not integrated as a system app and can be uninstalled if required. The notification for updating the phone should pop up automatically by default but one can also check for it by heading over to the Software Update tab in Settings and tapping on the Download Updates Manually option. As for the specifications, the handset is powered by the Exynos 7904 SoC and comes in 3GB/4GB RAM variants. It features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Infinity-V display and sports a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There are 32GB and 64GB of internal storage options on the device with the option of expanding it to 512GB using a microSD card. The Galaxy M30 sports a dual 13MP + 5MP camera setup on the back and comes equipped with an 8MP sensor on the front. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo, which is based on Samsung Experience 9.5 UX. Related Reads: Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 updated with January 2019 security patch on the day of first sale
Highlights Apple and Google allegedly receive foldable AMOLED display sample No word on whether either company will produce foldable smartphones Samsung unveiled its foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, to the world at an event in San Francisco. At the very heart of the Samsung Galaxy Fold lies the flexible AMOLED display, which allows the smartphone to be foldable while having a single display panel. Now, there’s a report saying that Samsung Display has shipped samples of its flexible OLED panel to both Apple and Google. The sample shared with Apple and Google is allegedly a 7.2-inch panel, while the Fold sports a 7.3-inch display. Both Apple and Google are currently struggling with their smartphones albeit for different reasons. While Apple has received flak for not doing much with the design of the new iPhones, and Steve Wozniak himself has said that Apple should get into foldable smartphones, Google’s struggle is very different. Ever since the original Pixel, Google has continued to play safe in terms of design and form factor. The company is struggling to make the Pixel as popular a device as the Samsung and Apple flagships, and the only way to do that would be to innovate on the hardware front as well. Whether Apple and Google (or anyone else) go ahead with the foldable form factor is still completely up in the air. Google did work with Samsung on customizing Android for the Galaxy Fold and the company is readying Android to accommodate the foldable form factor. Either way, foldable smartphones are going to be the next big push from manufacturers. We have already seen one from both Samsung and Huawei, while TCL has pledged to release the first of their budget-friendly foldable smartphones by 2020. Related Reads: All the foldable smartphones announced so far at MWC 2019
Highlights: Honor 20 leaked spec sheet shows triple camera setup on the back It may come in three RAM and storage variants The device may feature a 6.1-inch OLED display and 3,650mAh battery Apart from a 48MP sensor and 5G, the triple camera system is expected to be the new trending featyre that smartphone manufacturers will be looking forward to offering in 2019. Started by P20 Pro from Huawei, the three rear camera lens system trend now seems to be on its way to become a new standard. The Honor 20 could be the next offering from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer that could sport three cameras on the rear panel. According to an alleged spec sheet leaked by SlashLeaks, Honor 20 could feature a 48MP Sony or Samsung primary sensor, a 20MP sensor that is expected to be a wide-angle lens and an 8MP lens with 3X zoom support. The spec sheet also has a DxOMark score of 108, which is strange given that this is probably one of a few initial leaks about this phone. The front camera is seen sporting a 32MP sensor. Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to have the company’s flagship Kirin 980 SoC coupled with several RAM and storage options. The spec sheet shows that the phone could be offered in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB local storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variants. These variants are seen having retail prices of RMB 2,999 (approx Rs 32,000), RMB 3,399 (approx Rs 36,000) and RMB 3,799 (approx Rs 40,000) respectively. The phone may draw power from a 3,650mAh battery, which is mentioned to come bundled with a 22.5W fast charge. The alleged Honor 20 may sport a 6.1-inch OLED panel and may come with features that enhance gaming on the phone. The spec sheet also shows that the device will have the company’s proprietary Link Turbo, and CPU and GPU Turbo enhancements, along with some AI-powered features. Related Read: Honor View 20 with 48MP camera, punch-hole design launched in India starting at Rs 37,999
Highlights: Realme 3 to launch today in India The smartphone is expected to compete against the Redmi Note 7 series. The device runs on the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. Realme is all set to launch its latest smartphone, the Realme 3 in India. The company has already confirmed some specs of the upcoming device like it is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC and is powered by a 4230 mAh battery. The handset is expected to go up against Xiaomi’s recently launched Redmi Note 7 series of smartphones in the country. Alongside the Realme 3, the company is also expected to unveil a Realme 3 Pro smartphone, which might feature fast charging support. The online retailer Flipkart is also hosting a dedicated microsite for the Realme 3, suggesting that the phone will be available via the platform. Realme 3 Launch Live Stream The launch event of the Realme 3 smartphone is set to commence at 12:30 PM today. The company will be live streaming the event via its social media channels but you can catch it directly from the video embedded below. Realme 3 Expected Specifications Let’s start with the confirmed specifications of the phone. The smartphone runs on the MediaTek Helio P70 processor, which is on a 12 nm manufacturing process. The company took a dig at the Redmi phone by comparing the 12nm processor on the Realme 3 with the 14nm Snapdragon 660 used on the Redmi Note 7. Confirmation of specs comes via the microsite Flipkart has hosted for the phone and it also reveals a 4230 mAh battery on the Realme 3. That’s all the official information Realme has revealed about the upcoming Realme 3 smartphone. In a previous teaser, the company revealed a a dual-rear camera and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on the device, along with a diamond-cut design for the rear panel. In terms of pricing, Realme is expected to price it competitively to take on the Redmi Note 7 Series. It might be priced starting at around Rs 13,000. Related Reads: Realme 3 confirmed to run on MediaTek Helio P70, 4230mAh battery ahead of March 4 launch Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP camera launched in India alongside Redmi Note 7: Price, Specs, and all you need to know
Highlights: Polestar, a Volvo Cars subsidiary announces Polestar 2 The Polestar 2 is fully electric It's expected to cost 39,900 euros (Rs 32 lakh) when it goes on sale in 2020 Polestar, the performance cars wing of Volvo Cars, has announced the second generation of the Polestar. The Polestar 2 is an all-electric five-door performance fastback with a targeted range of 500 kilometres. According to a news release sent out by the Swedish subsidiary, the Polestar 2 will be built in China and priced at 39,900 euros (Rs 32 lakh approx) when it goes on sale sometime in 2020. A “launch edition” will also be launched at 59,900 euros (Rs 48 lakh approx). In comparison, its only other rival, the Tesla Model 3, starts at $35,000 (Rs 25 lakh). “Polestar 2 is our first fully electric car and first volume model. Everything about it has been designed and engineered with passion and dedication. As an electric performance brand, and through the forthcoming launch of a portfolio of fully electric cars, Polestar is determined to address the world’s air quality challenges. Polestar delivers electric performance cars that are great to own and drive,” commented Thomas Ingenlath, Chief Executive Officer of Polestar. Polestar 2's interiors Unlike the new Polestar 2, the Polestar 1 was announced in October 2017 as a two-door plug-in performance hybrid. The announcement also marked Polestar’s foray into independent car making. The Polestar 2 features a 78 kWh battery, which according to the company, is good for up to 500 kilometres of travel on a single charge. The 27-module battery sits low and contributes to the rigidity of the car’s chassis. The Polestar 2’s four-wheel-drive powertrain chuns out 408 horsepower, launching the car from 0–100 kilometres per hour in under 5 seconds. On the inside, the Polestar 2 features an Android-powered infotainment system, which means it comes with Google Assistant and Maps built in. The centre console is home to an 11-inch touchscreen display that features natural voice control. The car employs Phone-as-Key technology, which enables car sharing and an integrated ownership experience. The Polestar 2 comes with a list of cool features like the proprietary Pixel LED headlights and frameless rear-view mirrors. The Polestar 2 will only be available for purchase online. Related Read: Tesla Model 3's new entry-level variant launched in the US at $35,000
Highlights: The leaked images and video come from leakster Steve H.McFly or @OnLeaks. The leaked OnePlus 7 is seen with a pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone has three cameras at the back. The OnePlus 7 is slated to launch sometime in Q2 2019, which is basically on the lines of OnePlus’ six-monthly refresh cycle for its flagship smartphones. If what we heard along the sidelines of MWC 2019, the OnePlus 7 could launch alongside a 5G OnePlus device, which the company has promised several times over since December last year. In fact, OnePlus also had a prototype of its 5G smartphone present on the MWC showfloor this year, showcasing low-latency cloud gaming on a functioning 5G network provided over Ericsson’s network technology. Now, in a full fledged render leak, the OnePlus 7 has been detailed to the tee, at least in terms of its design. The next “flagship killer” from OnePlus, the OnePlus 7 has been outed by popular tipster OnLeaks in collaboration with PriceBaba. OnLeaks is known for his accurate smartphone leaks and in this one of the OnePlus 7, the tipster has confirmed what was rumoured for a while now - pop-up selfie camera. Yes, OnePlus seems to have borrowed from its sister brands Oppo and Vivo to create its first smartphone with the pop-up selfie design in the form of the OnePlus 7. The leaked images and video of the alleged OnePlus 7 show that the smartphone comes bearing a 6.5-inch display which curves towards the edges. We expect this to be an Optic AMOLED display that also appeared on the OnePlus 6T. There is no notch or pin-hole on the screen, instead the a motorised front-facing camera pops out from an enclosure on top of the display. At the back, three cameras are aligned vertically on the top-middle portion of the phone, with an LED flash resting underneath them. There are no details available on the camera specs of the smartphone. The volume buttons can be spotted on the left edge of the OnePlus 7, while a power button and alert slider are placed on the right edge. The leaked information suggests that there could be an in-display fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus 7, just like the OnePlus 6T. Further, there is no sign of a headphone jack on the leaked OnePlus 7 and it is seen with a standard USB Type-C port. Then again, we weren’t really expecting OnePlus to have a change of heart on that one. Just besides the Type-C port, the OnePlus 7 houses the speaker grille and microphone. So... To celebrate my fourth Twitter Anniversary as @OnLeaks and start 2019 leaks season, here comes a lil gift as your very first look at the #OnePlus7! 360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + dimensions, on behalf of my Friends over @Pricebaba -> https://t.co/gj5eHbiB25 pic.twitter.com/7oNyF9jgG0 — Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) March 3, 2019 This is the second time the OnePlus 7 has leaked in the past two days. The previous OnePlus 7 leak was compiled by Chinese tipster @Steven_Sbw who revealed the phone’s front panel. The leaked image showed the display of the OnePlus 7 without a notch or a punch hole camera. This is when it was first hinted that the phone could have a pop-up camera similar to the Vivo Nex and the Oppo Find X, given that all three smartphone makers - Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus are under the same mothership - BBK Electronics.
