Alleged Google Pixel 4 images leaked on Telegram

Google might have confirmed key details of the Pixel 4 lineup, but the leaks keep on coming. Earlier this month, an alleged Pixel 4 was spotted in the UK, which did not offer a clear look at the phone, but if you have an eye for detail, you could spot the front camera and the earpiece on the black strip on the forehead, and narrow side bezels and a thin chin. However, two new images of the Pixel 4 have reportedly leaked, and they offer a crisp look at the device in a live scenario.

The two images were found floating around on Telegram, and are now making the rounds all over the web. However, it is unclear what the source of the photos might be. XDA’s Mishaal Rahmaan says, “The images were posted to a (very) small channel and were also posted on a private group. The person who posted it on the private group denies any knowledge of the source, while the owner of the small channel has yet to get back to me.” It is speculated that it is a prototype of the Pixel 4 that we are looking at in the images. 

It is unclear whether it is Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL in the image. The Google Pixel 4 is expected to feature a 5.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display, whereas the Pixel 4 XL could sport a bigger, 6.3-inch Quad HD+ OLED display. According to the previous leaks, both the smartphones could come with 90Hz displays, which Google is reportedly planning to call “Smooth Display".

The leaked images also reveals the new camera setup on the upcoming smartphones. It is said that the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL may sport a dual rear camera setup: a 12MP shooter with phase-detect auto-focus along with a 16MP telephoto lens. Previously, it has been reported that Google might be developing a DSLR-like attachment for the Pixel that may become an available accessory.

More details are expected to be released in the coming days as the new Pixels are tipped to be released in October.

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Samsung Galaxy M30s leaked teaser reveals 6,000mAh battery support

Samsung’s smartphone launching spree is endless. After the introduction of the “s” in the Galaxy A series with the A10s, the tech giant appears to be looking to introduce it in the M series of smartphones. A leaked teaser hints at the battery capacity of the Galaxy M30s. It suggests that the upcoming smartphone could pack a 6,000mAh battery. Case renders for the Galaxy M30s have also been leaked, revealing the design details of the smartphone.

The source of the leaked teaser is unknown, but it suggests that a M-series smartphone is set to arrive with a 6,000mAh battery. Sammobile says that it is likely the Samsung Galaxy M30s that will pack the massive battery. 

Coming to the case renders, it looks like the Galaxy M30s will sport a triple rear camera setup aligned vertically, which will be placed on the top left of the back panel. Moreover, the rear fingerprint sensor is also present in the back panel. The volume and power buttons are present on the right edge of the phone. 

The Samsung Galaxy M30s is said to feature  a 6.4-inch FHD+ 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution display. It could be powered by the Exynos 9610 chipset, paired with up to 6GB RAM. The phone is expected to ship in two storage options: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. 

In the camera department, the Galaxy M30s could sport a triple rear camera setup comprising of a 48MP f/2.0 sensor, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. The front camera could be of 16MP.

The Galaxy M30s could be priced between Rs 15,000 - Rs 20,000. The smartphone could launch in September. However, these are just speculations, and there is no official word on the price and launch date of the Galaxy M30s yet.

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Vivo V17 Pro with quad rear-camera setup officially revealed ahead of official launch

Vivo is gearing up to launch a couple of new smartphones in India and it recently confirmed that the Vivo Z1X will be announced on September 6 in the country. The Vivo V17 Pro is also rumoured to launch soon, since it was recently teased in the new Big Boss trailer. Now, the company has given us our first official look at the handset and as you can see in the image above, the Vivo V17 Pro features a quad camera setup on the back. While all the cameras are placed in the same unit, they are separated by an LED flash that sits in the middle. 

The Vivo V17 Pro is also confirmed to come in the two colour options we see above. There’s no info on what exactly these colour options will be called but the device’s rear panel is surely glossy and reflective. One of the handsets seems to feature a pearl white colour for the rear panel, while the other one is a dark shade of blue. The company has also revealed that the Vivo V17 Pro will be launched in India this September and we expect it to be unveiled by the end of next month. 

As mentioned earlier, the smartphone maker previously teased the Vivo V17 Pro in a Big Boss promo video. The show's host, Salman Khan, was seen holding the handset in such a way that conceals the quad-camera setup. The Vivo V17 Pro is expected to be launched as a successor to the Vivo V15 Pro, which was a camera-centric handset with a pop-up front camera. The device was also equipped with an AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, and an in-display fingerprint sensor, which was a first for smartphones in the price segment. The Vivo V17 Pro is also expected to feature a similar design with a pop-up camera that houses the front camera and an in-display fingerprint sensor. 

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HP Chromebook 14 with multi-touch display launched in India at Rs 23,990

While many other laptop manufacturers may have called it quits in the Indian Chromebook market a long time ago, HP refuses to yield. Just weeks after launching the Chromebook x360, HP has launched the Chromebook 14 series in India. Unlike its foldable x360 counterpart (and many other Chromebooks of the past), the HP Chromebook 14 starts a rather accessible price of Rs 23,990. It is currently on sale on offline and online stores, including HP Online Store, Flipkart, and Amazon.in.

The HP Chromebook 14 is offered in only one variant at the moment, which is powered by an Intel Celeron N3350 CPU and 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Storage is handled by a 64GB eMMC drive. HP’s new laptop comes with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU. The display is a 14-inch WLED-backlit multi-touch unit with an HD resolution. When pushed back, it goes all the way to 180 degrees. Powering the entire 1.54-kilogramme package is a dual-cell 47.36Wh lithium-ion battery that is claimed to deliver up to 10 hours of continuous use on a single charge.

Like all Chromebooks, the HP Chromebook 14 runs Chrome OS, which is Google’s proprietary operating system based on the popular Chrome browser. Apart from supporting apps and extensions found on the Chrome Web Store, Chrome OS runs Android apps as well. HP ships the laptop with proprietary tech such as Bang & Olufsen audio, HP Sleep and Charge, HP TrueVision HD Camera, etc. The Chromebook 14 has a full-size island-style keyboard and a touchpad with multi-touch support.

Customers of the new HP Chromebook 14 will get a one-year subscription to Google One, entitling them to 100GB of online storage on Google Drive, among other features. “Additionally, customer [sic] will get 2 GB of high speed 4G data every day from JioFi device for 1 year along with prime subscription to 14+ Jio Digital apps (Offer available till 31st Dec’19),” writes HP in its press release. Customers will also get a Meritnation education package with their new HP Chromebook purchase. The HP Chromebook 14 is available in two colours: Chalkboard Grey and Snow White.

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Oppo Reno2 series launched in India: Specifications, price, and more

After all the teases and rumours, Oppo has finally launched the Oppo Renno2 series in India today, August 28. The smartphones have been launched in India first, and it will be making their way to China next month. The company had already confirmed a few key specifications of the phones, including the chipset. Oppo has launched three phones today, namely, the Oppo Reno2, Oppo Reno2Z, and Oppo Reno2F

Oppo Reno2 specifications and price

The Oppo Reno2 features a  6.55-inch AMOLED Panoramic notch-less display under the protection of Gorilla Glass 6. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 with a 2400x1800 pixel resolution, and sports a 93.1 percent screen to body ratio. Oppo had already confirmed that the Reno2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 support.

 The smartphone is equipped with gaming-focused features like anti-cheat extensions, optimised Wi-Fi, Game Boost 3.0, Game Assistant, HDR10 gaming support and 25 percent faster graphic rendering in comparison to the predecessor. While the Frame Boost 2.0 allocates resources to avoid the consumption of too much power and heating of the phone, the Touch Boost 2.0 assesses touch events and accelerate response time accordingly. 

The Oppo Reno2 has a 3D curved glass back panel with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor, which Oppo is calling "Hidden Fingerprint 3.0."  Also, Oppo Reno2 sports the shark-fin rising module with front camera housed in it. The company says it slides out in 0.8 seconds. 

On the optics front, Oppo Reno2 is sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP primary camera, assisted by a 13MP telephoto lens, an 8MP wide angle lens, and a 2MP mono lens. The phone has 2x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom, 20x digital zoom, which also works in video3. It also has a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to enhance different modes like Ultra Dark Mode, Ultra Macro Mode, and Bokeh Mode. The smartphone features OIS and EIS for video stabilisation, ultra-steady video mode for up to 60fps frame rate, and support for recording 116-degree wide-angle videos.

The smartphone will be made available in Ocean Blue and Luminous Black colours.

Oppo Reno2 price in India starts at Rs. 36,990 

Oppo Reno2Z specifications and price

Oppo Reno2Z was launched alongside the Oppo Reno2. It features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) panoramic display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P90 SoC, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 charging.

The Oppo Reno 2Z also has gaming centric features like Game Space, Game Assistant, Auto noise reduction, and TouchBoost.

In the optics department, Oppo Reno2Z sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MPIMX586 sensor, assisted by a 119-degree 8MP sensor, and a pair of 2MP sensors. It supporst 2x optical zoom, ultra-steady video mode for up to 60fps frame rate, EIS for stabilisation, “Ultra Night Mode” for low-light photography. However, the phone misses out on shark-fin rising module, and features a centrally aligned pop-up camera module instead, which houses a 16MP front camera.

Both the smartphones run ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9 Pie. Moreover, both of them have a headphone jack.

Oppo Reno2Z price in India starts at Rs 29,990.

Oppo Reno2F specifications and price

The third smartphone in the Oppo Reno2 lineup is the Oppo Reno2F. It features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) panoramic display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, under the protection of Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

On the optics front, the Oppo Reno2F sports a quad rear camera setup as well, with a 48MP Samsung GM1 sensor, accompanied by a wide-angle 8MP sensor and a couple of 2MP sensors. It also has features like 10x digital zoom, and Ultra Night Mode 2.0 for low-light photography. However, Oppo Reno2F misses out on EIS for video stabilisation.

The smartphone will be made available in November, Price has not been announced yet.

The two smartphones can be prebooked till September 10 They will be made available through, Flipkart, Amazon, and offline outlets of the company.

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Microsoft announces an event on October 2, new Surface devices expected

Microsoft has sent out press invites for their next event, which is scheduled for October 2 in New York City. Interestingly, Microsoft released the 2018 Surface devices on the same day last year. Hence, we are expecting to see the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Book 3 on October 2, 2019. 

The tech giant is also rumoured to announce a dual-screen Surface device, codenamed Centaurus. The device has been reportedly in development for two years now. Other rumoured hardware announcements include Surface earbuds, and new keyboards with a dedicated Office button taking the place of the right-hand Windows key. We might also hear something about the next Windows 10 update at the event. 

The new Surface devices are on the production line, and these updates are most likely to be minor refreshes to the current Surface product line. 

Starting with the Surface Laptop 3, it could launch with a spec bump and include a USB-C port this time around. Rumour also has it that Microsoft may launch an AMD variant of the Surface Laptop 3. Additionally, USB-C can outright replace the Surface Connect port.

The Surface Pro lineup has been one of the best available 2-in-1s in the market for sometime now, and Microsoft would like to maintain that. While not much is known about the Surface Pro 7 right now, there is a possibility of an LTE variant that's powered by a Snapdragon 8cx processor. The ARM LTE variant will be offered alongside the Intel 10th-generation options. Also, USB-C could make its way to the Pro lineup. However, Thunderbolt 3 will not be present.

Coming to the Surface Book 3, just like the Laptop and Pro lineup, it is not expected to have any design changes. After all, why fix what’s not broken. The new Surface Book is tipped to have internal specification updates to 10th-generation processors. 

The Microsoft Surface Go is over a year old now, and an update is due for the budget Surface device as well. While we have not heard anything about a new Surface Go from the rumour mill, the 2nd generation Go is speculated to have smaller bezels, and ARM processors. However, it is unlikely to show up in the upcoming event. 

Microsoft Centaurus, a dual screen foldable tablet/laptop can be skipped. This is because it is reported to run Windows Lite, which appears to not be ready for prime time yet. However, we are expecting Microsoft to briefly tease the device. 

Windows Central says, “Microsoft showcased this device to multiple employees at an internal all-hands meeting earlier this year, which is very unusual for the company. The Surface team is notorious for keeping projects secret, even from others within Microsoft. Centaurus being shown off on stage internally to employees makes me think Microsoft wants this device to be announced sooner rather than later.”

On the accessories front, as mentioned earlier, Microsoft could announce new keyboards with a dedicated Office button taking the place of the right-hand Windows key. A new pair of Surface earbuds, codenamed Morrison might be announced as well.

Moreover, rumours suggest that Microsoft is planning to announce “Teams For Life,” a new version of Microsoft Teams for consumers. 

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Google removes CamScanner from Play Store after Trojan Dropper malware scare

There’s a good chance that you know about the CamScanner app, which is available on both Android and iOS. The ‘Phone PDF Creator’ or ‘Scanner to Scan PDFs’ app had over 100 million downloads, before being booted from the Google Play Store. Researchers at Kaspersky Labs found a malware in the recent versions of the popular OCR (optical character recognition) app. It was apparently harbouring an advertising library containing a malicious module that the Kaspersky researchers identified as ‘Trojan-Dropper.AndroidOS.Necro.n.’  As per the report, this particular malware module was previously spotted in a few apps that came preinstalled on some Chinese smartphones. 

The malware module was spotted only on the Android version of the app and it seems like its iOS version is still available on the App Store, probably because of Apple’s strict app vetting policies. As the Kaspersky blog notes, CamScanner was a pretty good app that offered notable functionality. While it displayed ads for generating revenue, there were options for in-app purchases and buying a License separately for eliminating ads. However, the Trojan Dropper module found within the app is said to extract and run another malicious module from an encrypted file included in the app’s resources. 

“This “dropped” malware, in turn, is a Trojan Downloader that downloads more malicious modules depending on what its creators are up to at the moment. For example, an app with this malicious code may show intrusive ads and sign users up for paid subscriptions,” the Kaspersky blog states. We checked to find that the CamScanner app has been removed from the Google Play Store. However, Kaspersky reports that the app’s developers removed the malicious code with the latest update. However, since the apps’ version varies for different devices, it is recommended that one uninstalls it as their device might have an older version of that app that contains the Trojan Dropper malware module. 

This is not the first time an app has slipped past through the Google Play Store’s app vetting process. While it can also be difficult to keep up with thousands of apps and their updates that are being released on the platform, Google needs to step up its game if it wants to assure users that the Play Store is the safest place to download Android apps from. 

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