Huawei Mate 30 series confirmed to launch on September 19

Confirming previous rumours, Huawei has announced the launch date of its upcoming Mate 30 series. The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are set to launch on September 19 in Munich. Recently, Huawei’s 90-day extension period to conduct business with US firms ended, and Google has officially said that Huawei won’t be allowed to use the company's Android OS, services and popular apps like Google Maps on the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series. 

Huawei took to Twitter to announce the launch date of the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. The company is urging consumers to “rethink possibilities” - hinting at an Android substitute on the Mate 30 series. The teaser suggests a circular rear camera setup, which was also seen on alleged leaked promo image of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro is expected to sport the same quad rear camera setup that is used on the P30 Pro. The P30 Pro features a 40MP primary sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture lens. In contrast, a previous report suggests that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro could feature two custom-made 40MP cameras on the back, instead of just one. The handset is most likely to use the company’s patented RYYB pixel layout. 

The Mate 30 series is tipped to be powered by the unannounced Kirin 990 processor, which is touted to be better in terms of power efficiency. Additionally, Huawei Consumer Business Software, Dr Wang Chenglu, has reportedly said that the upcoming Mate 30 lineup might not come pre-installed with Google Play Services. The company might use its home-grown HarmonyOS, which can apparently be used on a wide range of devices including TVs, smartphones, wearables, and more. 

Additionally, the Mate 30 series is said to ship with 25W wireless charging support, which is even higher than the 15W wireless fast charging that is currently available on Samsung’s latest Note flagship.

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World of Warcraft Nostalgia to Boost Activision Blizzard: Barron's

The initial reception for a re-launched version of a classic video game points to potential stock price growth of Activision Blizzard.

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New study now shows no ill-effects of phone radiation after Apple and Samsung were sued in the US

A few days ago, news broke that Apple and Samsung were being sued because of a report by the Chicago Tribune. In that report, a team of researchers found that the radio-frequency radiation exposure from devices released by the two companies was over the legal safety limit. Obviously, this caused a lot of trouble for the two tech giants.

A class-action lawsuit was filed in the US and claimed that the radiation emitted by Samsung and Apple devices exceeded the legal limits set by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). 3 Apple devices, the iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and, iPhone X, were included in that report. As far as Samsung were concerned, the Galaxy S8 and Note8 were both on the list as well.

But, as it turns out, in a report by Cnet, a paper published by the New Zealand Medical Journal states that “any potentially harmful biological effects are more commonly seen in low-quality scientific studies”. The team of researchers at the NZMJ argue that many of the studies that claimed that these types of sensationalist reports are of low quality but are still published because of the attention they draw. You can read the entire paper, here.

They also argued that these studies lack any kind of scientific consistency when it came to the results, plus the wave of negative press that accompanies these kinds of reports make for clickable headlines. Like Apple and Samsung have argued, these researchers also cite inaccurate testing as a major flaw in these kinds of reports.

 

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Apple is now offering free cracked screen replacements for seletced models of the Apple Watch 3

If you own an Apple Watch 2 or 3, then you might want to be a little careful with its screen. In a statement by the San Cupertino giant, they said, “Under very rare circumstances, a crack may form along the rounded edge of the screen in aluminium models of an Apple Watch Series 2 or Series 3”. The company admitted the fault in the Apple Watch models and offered free fixes for the issue.

If you’re in India, then we assume that an Apple authorized service provider will replace the screen on units that are cracked. These screens will be replaced free of charge, provided they exhibit these specific types of cracks. If you’re not sure if your Apple Watch is eligible to have its screen replaced, head on over to Apple’s official website where they’ve listed out all the models that have been affected by this problem.

Apple says that the watch will be repaired and returned in approximately five business days. Apple also has a handy guide on what steps you should follow before you send your watch in for repair, right here.

One of the company’s most sought-after products, the Apple Watch was not always viewed as a successful wearable. After a few stumbles in 2015, the Apple Watch is now one of Apple’s most popular devices.

 

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Amazons OnePlus Flagship Phenomenon Sale: OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro available with upto Rs 2,000 instant discount and more

Amazon is hosting a OnePlus Flagship Phenomenon Sale where it is offering a few choice offers and deals on the OnePlus 7 series of handsets. Axis bank debit and credit card users can purchase the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro, and avail an instant discount of up to Rs 2,000. The offer is also valid on both EMI and non-EMI purchases but the last day to avail the offer is September 6. Those who buy the OnePlus 7 Pro will get an instant discount of Rs 2,000 while OnePlus 7 buyers are eligible for Instant discount of Rs 1,500. 

Currently, the OnePlus 7 Pro is priced starting at Rs 48,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and it goes up to Rs 52,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version. The handset’s 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version is priced at Rs 57,999. As for the OnePlus 7, it is priced starting at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and goes up to Rs 37,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version. In addition to Amazon, the deal on OnePlus 7 series is available via OnePlus.in and select offline retail stores. You can read the complete terms and agreements of the sale on Amazon. 

The new sale is taking place just before the OnePlus 7T series launch, which is rumoured to occur on September 26. The OnePlus 7T series is reported to feature the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro. There are multiple reports about both the handsets online and you can read more about the devices here. The company has also confirmed that it will launch an Android-powered OnePlus TV next this month in India. You can read all there is to know about the upcoming OnePlus TV here. 

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Samsung Galaxy M30s key specifications leaked via Android Enterprise listing

Samsung is reportedly working on a new mid-range handset called the Samsung Galaxy M30s. While the company’s ‘s’ updates for its existing lineup are expected to feature incremental updates, the Samsung Galaxy M30s is shaping up to be a successor to the Samsung Galaxy M30. The upcoming smartphone is now listed on Android Enterprise by Google for Enterprise Recommended devices. The listing hints at some of the key specs of the upcoming device, such as it could come with 4GB RAM and with options to select between 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. 

While the listing doesn’t have an image of the Samsung Galaxy M30s, it also suggests that the handset could sport a 6.4-inch display that has fingerprint support. The smartphone won’t get NFC support, which is not too surprising. The handset is expected to launch this month and we previously came across the device’s renders as well. It was shown off with a triple camera setup on the rear, along with a fingerprint reader and a blue-green gradient colour design. Previously, a teaser of the handset was leaked, which suggested that the Galaxy M30s could be backed by a large 6000mAh battery. However, the source of the leak is a mystery and one should take it with a pinch of salt. 

The Samsung Galaxy M30s is also rumoured to come equipped with a 48MP main camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture lens. This won’t be surprising since Xiaomi, Realme, Motorola and other phone makers are also embedding a 48MP sensor on their mid-range handsets. The other two cameras on the Galaxy M30s could be an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor, while a 16MP might be on the front. The handset is speculated to be priced in the Rs 15,000 - 20,000 price range. 

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Passengers have been requested to not carry their older 15-inch MacBook Pros on Air India flights

If you own a 15-inch MacBook Pro, you may not be able to carry it on any future Air India flights. In an advisory issued by the Directorate general of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday, passengers were requested to not carry their 15-inch MacBook Pros as checked in or hand baggage. This applies to 15-inch MacBook pros purchased between September 2015 and February 2017.

In a tweet that was posted on Saturday, the airlines confirmed the notice. The tweet said,” In view of the advisory by DGCA regarding the transportation of affected lithium batteries by Air, we request our Passengers not to carry 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro (purchased between September 2015 and February 2017) as checked-in or hand baggage”

#FlyAI : In view of the advisory by DGCA regarding transportation of affected lithium batteries by Air, we request our Passengers not to carry 15-inch Apple Mac Book Pro (purchased between Sep 2015 – Feb 2017) as checked-in or hand baggage. pic.twitter.com/K0hCxlR43h

— Air India (@airindiain) August 31, 2019

Earlier in June, Apple announced a recall of MacBook Pros that were sold between September 2015 and February 2017 as they feared it would pose a safety hazard to users. Even as early as last week, a few airlines that operate from India like Singapore Airlines also issued a ban on a selected number of MacBook Pros on-board due to an alleged battery fire risk. Due to this announcement, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had said that it was examining the issue and may announce an official ban on the device if need be. Well, this week that came to pass, as the DGCA issued the request.

Clearly, faulty batteries on laptops can be a safety hazard, especially when you’re flying. This seems to have pushed the San Cupertino giant to set up a website for consumers to check if their laptops were affected by this particular battery problem as well.

To be fair, even the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which regulates all civil aviation issues in the US banned the 15-inch MacBook pro on flights in the States.  

 

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