Highlights Lenovo's foldable phone will fold vertically. The folding crease will be on the lower part, imitating a clamshell design. The phone will also have a second screen on the back. Foldable smartphones are slowly permeating into the mainstream with the Huawei Mate X and the Samsung Galaxy Fold going on sale in the few weeks across regions. Oppo and Xiaomi have also officially admitted to be working on their versions. Meanwhile, Lenovo is also dabbling with the idea of making a foldable phone, but in a different way. Reminiscent of the Moto Razr, Lenovo will apparently launch a phone that folds vertically. Motorola’s parent company Lenovo had filed for a patent at WIPO of a foldable device with a vertical fold. New renders now reveal how the device will look like. Lenovo or Motorola’s foldable phone will have a big hinge on the back. It will let users choose the point where to flex, so you can either fold it halfway or totally full. The flexible hinge will enable a clamshell design which could probably be the Moto Razr of the future. Once unfolded, the phone will have an elongated screen. It won’t be as wide as other foldable phones, and it can be easily operated using one hand. The edges around the display will also be kept minimal if the renders are anything to go by. There is a place for a receiver on the top along with a front camera on the top border. The renders also reveal the foldable phone will have a second screen, on the back. It appears when you fold the phone shut. Interestingly, the Razr Phone that was patented last year also had a second screen. Curiously enough, the crease where the phone folds is not in the middle. It’s near the bottom and can be bent to reduce the size of the phone. Notably, Lenovo is not the only one working on such a design. ZTE and Oppo are also considering the idea of uneven fold design. It’s unclear when the device will be officially announced by Lenovo/Motorola. An earlier report had tipped the Moto Razr will reborn in 2019 summer and is expected to retail for around $1500 (roughly Rs 1,00,000). Related Reads: New Motorola patent hints at Moto Razr with foldable display
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Highlights: Apple tipped to use three OLED panels in 2020 iPhones. There is no confirmation on the display provider. In 2019, Apple is tipped to ship 180-190 million iPhones. We have already seen a lot of leaks about the iPhone that Apple will launch this year, but a report confirms some previously leaked details of the upcoming iPhone expected in 2019. Digitimes reports that Apple is planning to launch three iPhones in 2020 with OLED displays in 5.42-inch, 6.06-inch and 6.67-inch sizes. Citing sources from Taiwan's handset component supply chain, the publication says that there is no clarity on the display provider. The 5.42-inch model is said to release with either Samsung Display's Y-Octa or LG Display's TOE touch technology, the sources were cited as saying. They also said that both touch solutions are said to cut the display cost. Y-Octa is a flexible AMOLED display technology that removes the film substrate and allows the touch circuit to be directly patterned on the film's encapsulation layer, making the display thinner, the sources said. “Judging from technology ability, Samsung Display is likely to remain the primary OLED panel supplier of Apple in 2020, and it remains to be seen whether LG Display or BOE Technology can obtain OLED panel orders from Apple,” the sources were quoted as saying. On the 2019 models, the report said that Apple will not change its strategy and will incorporate the same display technology and sizes as the current generation, that is, two OLEDs in 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch sizes and one 6.1-inch LCD panel. Apple recently announced that it has already started assembling the iPhone 7 in India. The company said that Taiwan-based Wistron, which has its facility in Bengaluru, will now assemble the iPhone 7 alongside the iPhone 6s. Foxconn, the other iPhone manufacturer, is reportedly starting the trial production of the latest iPhones in India. Citing industry sources, Bloomberg reported that the trial run of the iPhone X range of devices will come before Foxconn starts full-scale assembly at its factory in Chennai. “Seen from Cupertino the India market looks minuscule so Apple’s strategy has been myopic. They haven’t capitalized on the ground potential - India will cross half-billion smartphone users this year,” Neil Shah, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, was quoted as saying. In January-February 2019, Apple shipped about 150,000 devices in India and is likely to see about a 50 percent drop in the March quarter from the year earlier, according to Shah. With regard to iPhone sales in 2019, the Digitimes sources estimated that the Cupertino-based giant is likely to ship 80-82 million iPhones in the first half of 2019, and nearly 180-190 million units in the whole year globally. Related Read: EXCLUSIVE: First look at 2019 Apple iPhone XI renders
Highlights: The Xbox One S 1TB variant is now available at Rs 19,990. The console comes with no games Amazon is listing the Xbox One S 1TB variant without a bundled game for Rs 19,990. The white console comes with 3 months of Xbox Live Gold membership and Xbox Game Pass membership for free, but there is no game included with the system. If you are looking to get a game with the system, then you can check out the 1TB variant that comes with Forza Horizon 4 for Rs 22,990 and the one with Battlefield V is priced at Rs 21,990. Both the Forza and Battlefield bundles have 1TB consoles as well. If you are looking to pick up the Xbox One X, the console is listed at Rs 40,584 and comes with 1TB storage and Forza Horizon 4 along with Forza Motorsport 7. Sony’s PS4 family of consoles will cost you a little more. The 500GB PS4 Slim comes with Gran Turismo Sport, Uncharted 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn for Rs 27,390. The 1TB PS4 with Red Dead Redemption 2 is available for 30,990 and the 1TB PS4 Pro without any games is priced at Rs 36,990. Just to put things into perspective the Xbox One S 1 TB variant which is priced at Rs 19,990 in India is available at Rs 18,000 in the US (price directly converted). This makes the Xbox One S India price a good proposition for those looking to get their hands on an established library of games on a decent console. The One X and the PS4 pro are still cheaper in the US when compared to their India prices. This is because of the taxes and duties on these products are quite high. The PS4 and Xbox One were launched in 2013 with the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X launching in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Information circulating the internet suggests that the next generation PlayStation and Xbox will be announced in 2019 and will hit store shelves in 2020 or 2021. So, if you are in the market to pick up a device that can play the latest games, then you can consider saving up and picking up the new consoles when they launch. Also Read: Exclusive: Call of Duty: Mobile coming to India in November New leaks suggest PS5 and next Xbox specifications and pricing Experiencing 4K HDR gaming
Highlights: Nokia X71 announced in Taiwan. It comes with a triple rear camera setup and punch-hole display design. It features a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. After multiple reports and rumours about a new Nokia smartphone, the Nokia X71 has finally been announced in an event, in Taiwan. The Nokia X71 is the company’s first handset to come equipped with a punch-hole display and a triple rear-camera setup. It is also the first X-series Nokia handset to launch outside China and is expected to debut as the Nokia 8.1 Plus in other regions. It is a mid-range handset that features a 19.3: 9 Full HD+ display and a breathing notification light integrated into the power button, similar to what we have seen on the Nokia 3.2 and the Nokia 4.2 mid-range smartphones. Nokia X71 specifications The Nokia X71 features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ PureDisplay that has a 19.3:9 display aspect ratio. The front camera is housed inside a punch-hole, which is placed at the top-left edge of the display. Powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC, the phone has been announced in one variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. Additional variants of the phone might be announced when it is announced in other countries. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie and is backed by a 3500mAh battery that supports 18W quick charge. Coming to the optics, the Nokia X71 sports a triple rear camera setup. It features Zeiss branded optics and a 48MP main camera sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a 5MP depth sensing unit. On the front is a 16MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens. It sports a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and sports a USB Type-C connector. Nokia X71 Price The Nokia X71 carries a price tag of TWD 11,900 (Rs 26,500 approx) and will go on sale in Taiwan starting April 30. There is no information on when, or whether, the handset will be made available in India and what it could be priced at. However, if it is launched here, it’s expected to cost slightly lower in the country. Related Reads: Nokia 8110 aka Banana Phone gets WhatsApp support From Google to Nokia, Tinder to Nvidia, here’s how tech companies celebrated April Fools’ Day
Highlights: Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro to go on sale at 12PM today. Both the phone will be available on Flipkart and Mi.com. For those who want to buy phones offline cn go to Mi Home Stores. The Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 will go on sale in India today at 12 PM today. The smartphones, which were announced in February, went on sale for the first time in March and the company has been holding flash sales since then. The devices will be available via Flipkart.com, Mi Home stores and Mi.com. The USP of the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB model, and the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant will cost users Rs 16,999. It is available in Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Space Black colours. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 7 costs Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant, and to buy the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model, customers have to pay Rs 11,999. The Redmi Note 7 ships with Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue colour options. When it comes to offers, both the phones come with up to 1,120GB data along with unlimited calling through Airtel network. Reliance Jio subscribers can also avail a double data offer through recharges of Rs. 198 and above. Redmi Note 7 Pro specifications: The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display that offers a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels and has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 mobile platform, and runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box with MIUI 10 layered on top of it. In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens and a 5MP secondary depth sensor. There is also a 13MP shooter at the front. Redmi Note 7 Specifications: The Redmi Note 7 features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS screen, thanks to the waterdrop notch, the phone gives a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Like its older sibling, the phone runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and it also supports Quick Charge 4.0. In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 7 sports a 12MP + 2MP dual camera setup on the back. The secondary 5MP camera helps the device capture bokeh images. On the front, it is equipped with a 13MP sensor. Related Read: Xiaomi Mi Fan Fest 2019 announced with deals, discounts, Re 1 Flash Sales and more
Highlights ISRO scientist says the space debris created by ASAT demonstration will burn out in six months. This comes after NASA administrator Jim Brindenstine pointed out repercussions of Mission Shakti. Indian recently demonstrated its capabilities of destroying low orbit satellite using an anti-satellite missile system. India became the fourth nation in the world to be capable of achieving the feat via Anti-satellite weapons (ASAT) and the operation was named Mission Shakti. However, NASA head Jim Bridenstine had condemned the act saying that it resulted in the creation of 400 pieces of space debris that are posing a threat to the International Space Station, and the astronauts that reside within it. In response, Tapan Misra, a senior adviser to the ISRO chairman said that the missile destroyed the satellite at about 300km in space where the wind pressure is low and the debris will be burned out in a span of six months. Misra is the former director of Ahmedabad-based Space Applications Centre (SAC), which is an arm of ISRO that is working on India’s Gaganyaan space mission. The Indian Express reports that replying to a query on NASA’s concern at an open session at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Misra claimed that the ASAT experiment carried out by DRDO was “not an explosion”, but was more like a “bullet.” Additionally, Misra added that much of the existing space debris is already being tracked by different countries via a network of telescopes, cameras and radars. “They are cooperating with each other… If you see space debris (in a collision course), you can always change the course of the satellite.” China was the third nation to be able to destroy low orbit satellites. “The Chinese did an experiment at 800-kilometer altitude where the air pressure is not much. The debris is still flying around,” Misra said. “Knowing the ability of the Indian scientists, I am sure they have done it the right way, with all calculations and in a way that will not cause any shame to India. Because it is in the 300-kilometer range, it will dissipate much faster.” Related Reads: Mission Shakti: India demonstrates anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon, becomes fourth space warfare-ready country Indian ASAT demonstration criticised by NASA, 400 pieces of space debris threaten ISS 
