Realme announces first global phone launch event for MWC 2020, could release a 5G phone

Realme looks all set to take to the stage for the first time at MWC 2020. The latest development comes from the Realme Europe Twitter handle that shared the coordinates of Barcelona. It will be the first global launch by Realme. However, there is no information on which smartphone will be unveiled. It is being speculated that Realme could unveil a Snapdragon 865 powered smartphone at the event. The company is also said to launch a TV at MWC 2020.

Realme took to Twitter to announce that it will be part of MWC 2020. The tweet asks ‘if there were a Realme global launch event, where it would be?' It mentions the coordinates in the tweet lead to Fira Gran Via, the place where MWC will take place this year. However, the tweet doesn’t reveal any information about the product(s) Realme will showcase at the event. The MWC Barcelona site confirms that Realme will host its event in Spain on February 24, which is the first day of the tech exhibition. 

Recently, a new smartphone appeared on AnTuTu and it reportedly smashed the charts. The Realme phone, bearing the model number RMX2071, appeared on the AnTuTu benchmark with 574,985 points, which is the highest on the app so far. The score beats Xiaomi Mi 10’s score of 560,217, which was the highest score on the app before this. The handset could be the Realme X50 Pro 5G. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset. 

To recall, Realme X50 5G has already been launched in China. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. It sports a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a dual 16MP + 8MP selfie shooter. 

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Amazon Echo Show 8 launches in India for Rs 12,999, starts shipping on February 26

Amazon is expanding its range of Echo devices. The products start from Rs 2,999 with the Echo Flex and Echo Input and go up to Rs 29,999 with the Echo Link Amp. While most of the Echo devices are speakers or audio-focused devices, the Echo Show range comes equipped with displays. Now, the company has introduced its mid-range offering - the Echo Show 8 - in India. The device is now available for pre-order at a discounted launch price of Rs. 8,999. It will start shipping on February 26. 

For reference, Amazon launched the Echo Show 8 globally alongside the Echo Buds and Echo Frames in September 2019. The new Echo Show features an 8-inch HD-resolution touch screen and two-inch neodymium speakers. It has a passive bass radiator as well. Like other Echo devices, the Echo Show 8 gives users access to Alexa and connects to the Internet over Wi-Fi. The device provides a full suite of Alexa capabilities, including voice assistance, information, music streaming through linked services, and communication. 

Users can video call using the Echo Show 8 as it sports a screen and camera. The camera has a drop-in feature that lets users quickly and seamlessly connect to their own Echo devices. However, if you have privacy concerns, you can use the physical shutter over the front camera. 

As for the pricing, Echo Show 8 is priced at Rs 12,999. However, it is available at Rs 8,999 to whosoever pre-orders it. The Echo Show 8 starts shipping on February 26. It is more expensive than Echo Show 5, which costs Rs 6,999. However, it is much cheaper than the  Echo Show that retails at Rs. 22,999 and has a 10.1-inch display. 

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+ images leaked online ahead of expected February 12 launch

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next generation of Galaxy S series of smartphones on February 12 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones, which are speculated to consist of the Galaxy S20, S20 Ultra and the S20+. While we have come across numerous rumours and reports about the upcoming handsets a couple of fresh reports have now surfaced online. These reports show off the alleged Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Galaxy S20+ smartphones, hinting at the possible design of their camera setup. 

The tipster Ice universe tweeted an image, which is claimed to be of the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Going by the image, the rear camera setup on the handset could feature four sensors with three of them arranged together. The last sensor can be seen on the bottom-left and is expected to be a periscopic camera. As per the ongoing rumours, the handset could come equipped with a 108MP main camera sensor, a 48MP periscope telephoto camera that could support up to 100x hybrid zoom, a 64MP sensor and an ultra-wide camera. 

Another image of both, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Galaxy S20+, was also posted by the tipster Jon Prosser. The image essentially reconfirms the camera setup on the Galaxy S20 Ultra and additionally, it shows off the possible camera setup on the Galaxy S20+. The Galaxy S20+ can be seen featuring a quad-camera setup, which is expected to feature 12MP + 64MP telephoto + 12 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras, along with a ToF sensor. While the two images do seem believable, we suggest you take it with a pinch of salt since nothing is official yet. 

Speaking of the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to debut its second foldable phone alongside the Galaxy S series. Rumoured to be called the Galaxy Z Flip, the handset could sport a clamshell design foldable phone similar to the new Motorola Razr. The device might also come equipped with a small second display on the upper region that folds out, which is said to display information like the time, some notifications and charging time. A 20-second hands-on video of the smartphone also recently leaked online and you can check it out here. 

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Realme C3 to be launched in India today: Live stream, expected price, specs and more

Realme C3 will be launched in India today. The smartphone’s teaser page has been live on Flipkart and reveals a bunch of information. It will feature dual rear cameras arranged vertically, a dewdrop notch display and more. The device will be powered by the freshly-launched MediaTek Helio G70 chipset. Realme C3 India launch event will begin at 12:30 PM. It will be live streamed on the company's official YouTube channel. As for live updates, users can follow  Realme India Facebook page and the official Twitter handle (@realmemobiles) for live information. You can watch the live stream below.

 

Realme C3 will feature a 6.5-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and 89.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device will be made available in two configurations - 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB. The phone will pack a 5000mAh battery that is said to offer 20.8 hours of YouTube streaming, 43.9 hours of talk time (almost two days), and 10.6 hours of PUBG gaming. Realme C3 will draw power from the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset.

The cameras of Realme C3 are touted to come with features like Chroma Boost, slow motion video, HDR mode, and Panorama selfie. It will feature a 12MP main camera and the secondary camera is expected to be of 2MP.

According to the Flipkart teaser page, Realme C3 sports a waterdrop-style notch up front and a slight chin at the bottom. The power button is situated on the right edge of the screen. However, no physical fingerprint scanner can be seen on the device. To recall, Realme C2 didn’t have one. 

We expected the Realme C3 to be priced around Rs 7,000 for the base variant

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Coronavirus: Millions in China Banish Blues With Online Games, Video Apps

Online games and short video apps have been among the few beneficiaries of China's virus outbreak, raking in millions of views and downloads as people stuck in self-quarantine at home seek entertainment and ways to beguile their time

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Google accidentally sent users private videos to strangers on Google Photos

A “technical issue” led Google Photos to export some video files to the archives of strangers. The issue was confirmed by Google in an email sent to affected users. While it took place last year, Google took over two months to report its existence to the users. It took place precisely between, November 21-25 in 2019.  The issue essentially impacted Google's ‘Download your data' service that is called Google Takeout.

Google’s email was shared by a Redditor. It reads, “Unfortunately, during this time, some videos in Google Photos were incorrectly exported to unrelated user's archives. One or more videos in your Google Photos account was affected by this issue.” The email also said that the Google Photos archive that was downloaded during the affected period might be incomplete and didn't include all the user content meant for export. It also intimated users that the data downloaded between those five days might include videos of strangers.

The company noted that one or more videos might be affected by the issue. However, it didn’t clear which videos had been impacted. Google is recommending affected users to perform another export of their content or delete their prior export. “The underlying issue has been identified and resolved,” Google stated. The company has apologised “for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

According to 9To5Google, less than 0.01 per cent of Google Photos users were affected. However, it is worth noting that the service has over 1 billion users, so even a small percentage will impact a significant number of people. 

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Redmi could soon launch power banks in India, shows off upcoming device in new teaser

Redmi will soon launch a new device in India and Xiaomi's India chief Manu Kumar Jain has released a teaser for it. The teaser doesn’t make it easy to figure out which device is being shown off but if we had to guess, our bet would be on a power bank. Redmi announced a new power bank in China last year and the company could finally bring the accessory to India. We are guessing that it’s a power bank based on the teaser shared by Jain, which shows off a button on the device’s side, which is similar to the power button on the Redmi power bank. 

Manu Jain’s tweet also used hashtags like power and “#MorePowerToRedmi!” in his tweet, which makes us think it could be a power bank. The Redmi power banks were previously announced in 10000mAh and 20000mAh capacities and are priced at CNY 59 (Rs 590 approx) and CNY 99 (Rs 990 approx) respectively. The larger capacity power bank features a 74Wh battery that supports 18W fast charging on both USB-A ports. It also comes with a USB Type-C port and a micro-USB port for charging. Xiaomi claims that the power banks can charge the Redmi Note 7 3.5 times and the iPhone XS 4.8 times. 

The 10000mAh Xiaomi power bank features a 37Wh battery and the device also comes with two USB-A ports. There’s a Type-C and a micro USB port as well but this power bank doesn’t support fast charging. There’s a possibility that the company may add fast charging support in its 10000mAh power bank to compete with the Realme power bank. The 10000mAh Redmi power bank is said to charge the Redmi Note 7 1.5 times and the iPhone XS 2.3 times. We expect Redmi to release more details regarding the upcoming product in the coming days.

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