Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to reportedly use 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor

It's no secret that Google is gearing up to launch its new Pixel smartphones later this year. The upcoming flagships are expected to be launched by October 2021. Ahead of its launch, Google has given us a look at what we can expect from the devices, however, specs, including the camera hardware remains under wraps. 

As per a new report, the upcoming Google Pixel phones could get a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The information was reportedly found in the code of the Android 12 beta 4. The code hints the Google Pixel 6 could use a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 sensor. This will be a massive upgrade on the existing Pixel 5 which comes with a 12.2-megapixel Sony sensor. 

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro rumoured specifications and features

As per previous reports, there will be two devices under the Pixel lineup this year. First will be the Pixel 6 Pro featuring a 6.67-inch curved display that has a single punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera upfront. The display is expected to use an AMOLED panel which may or may not support a high refresh rate. The screen will have minimal bezels on all sides and also has an in-screen fingerprint sensor. However, do note that the OnLeaks renders of the Pixel 6 Pro shared with us also shows a slightly noticeable chin. 

Google appears to have completely redesigned the back of the Pixel 6 Pro but has not entirely done away with its iconic dual-tone design. The phone reportedly measures roughly 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.9 millimetres and has an 11.5 millimetres thickness if you take the camera bump into account. There is a horizontal camera island at the top which is a bit protruded and it houses three cameras. The triple camera setup on the Pixel 6 Pro includes a primary wide-angle camera, a periscope telephoto camera and an unknown camera situated next to the LED flash. There are a couple of sensors housed in the camera module as well as a microphone unit.

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Oppo Mediatek Dimesnity 810 SoC smartphone in the works, could compete with Realme 8s

Oppo is most likely working on a MediaTek Dimensity 810 smartphone based on the 6nm process. According to rumours, the Dimensity 810 SoC was scheduled to debut in the Realme 8s later this year. As per Madhav Sheth, Realme India CEO, the brand is working on a MediaTek smartphone. However, a new round of leaks from domestic and international sources confirms extensive plans for MediaTek Dimensity 810. Oppo MediaTek Dimensity 810 Smartphone India Launch and Specs Oppo MediaTek smartphone India launch has no official date but more information could become available soon. The upcoming Oppo Dimensity 810 smartphone leak caught the eye of known tech leaker Mukul Sharma along with another Weibo tipster.    The Oppo MediaTek smartphone features a Dimensity 810 SoC, 6.5-inch LCD display supporting a 90Hz refresh rate. In terms of specs, the Oppo Dimensity-powered smartphone could feature a 16MP selfie camera and a triple camera setup at fear, including a 48 MP main camera with a Samsung GM1 sensor, an 8MP Hinyx super wide-angle lens and a 2MP super macro camera.   The upcoming Oppo MediaTek Dimensity smartphone will most likely come with a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack and P2i grade certification for dust and water resistance.   Apart from these specs, not much is known about the upcoming MediaTek-powered Oppo smartphone. However, another Oppo smartphone, which could feature a Dimensity 1200 or Snapdragon 888 SoC, recently received TENNA certification. The upcoming Oppo smartphone is associated with the PEYM00 model number, and its listing reveals important specs, including a 6.45-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 4,400mAh battery, up to 12GB RAM, 256GB of storage and a 16MP front and 64MP triple camera setup at the rear for clicking photos.

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Mi Notebook with backlit keyboard teased ahead of Realme Book laptop launch in India

Xiaomi has started teasing a Mi Notebook with a backlit keyboard in India as rival Realme prepares to launch its first laptop, the Realme Book Slim on August 18 in India. Xiaomi India’s Chief Business Officer Raghu Reddy posted a picture on Twitter showing off a new Mi laptop with a backlit keyboard. Xiaomi launched the Mi NoteBook 14 and Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition laptops last year in India but both missed out on a backlit keyboard and webcam. 

Now that's an upgrade I have been waiting for... pic.twitter.com/wDwW1oomp9

— Raghu Reddy (@RaghuReddy505) August 11, 2021

It seems like Xiaomi has finally listened to all the feedback and is bringing a laptop that has a backlit keyboard. Furthermore, Mi India’s Marketing Lead, Karthik M S also posted a picture giving us a brief look at the upcoming Mi NoteBook laptop. From the looks of it, we can expect the new Mi NoteBook to have a metal design and a bright display. Xiaomi is keeping more details under wraps for now but we will likely know more about the upcoming Mi NoteBook laptop in the coming weeks.

So excited for this @RaghuReddy505 and @manukumarjain ... have to say, getting early access to game changing devices is by far the favorite part of my job! https://t.co/r3XgoTwRIs pic.twitter.com/6boMjR7RMG

— Karthik M S (Railmani) (@m_s_karthik) August 11, 2021 Mi NoteBook Pro 14 expected specifications

As per an earlier report by 91Mobiles, Xiaomi is planning to launch two new laptops in India, the Mi NoteBook Pro 14 and the Mi NoteBook Ultra 15.6. Both laptops were launched in China earlier this year with an aluminium build. The upcoming Mi NoteBook laptop is expected to be powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core processors with a 2.5K display supporting upto 120Hz refresh rate.

The Mi NoteBook Ultra 15.6 is expected to be based on the Mi NoteBook Pro X 15 which features a 3.5K OLED display and is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors paired with upto NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti graphics card. However, there is no confirmation whether the laptop will launch with the same configuration in India.

Meanwhile, Realme is all set to launch its first laptop, the Realme Book Slim in India on August 18 alongside the Realme GT series phones. Realme Book has previously leaked and Realme has confirmed that it will have a metal build and is just 14.9 mm thin. The leaked specs suggest a 2K display, 11th Gen Intel Core processor, Harman Kardon tuned speakers and more.

 

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Zoom adds a Focus Mode that is ideal for online education and special presentations

Zoom meetings have sort of taken over our lives as the world continues to reel under the weight of the ongoing pandemic. It’s been a year and a half now and it seems that the video conferencing company has added a new feature to the app. Called Focus Mode, the feature will allow presenters to hide the screens of other participants in the call and only focus on you. Other people on the Zoom call will also have their screens reflect only the presenter. The presenter will still be able to monitor everyone on the call. This feature could come in handy in situations like online classrooms and special presentations. 

Focus Mode on Zoom will allow resenters to hide user's screens

Participants on the call will still be able to see their peer’s reactions and emojis but will not be able to head or see them. This was done to limit the focus of the user to just the presenter. When unmuted, participants will then be able to hear other participants. Again, this could be very helpful when it comes to online education. The ease of operating the app is also another factor as to why Zoom has become so popular in the past year. With other apps like Google Meet and more in the market, it seems that Zoom is leading the pack. 

As of now, the feature is only available on the desktop, i.e Windows PCs and Macs and requires version 5.7.3. The feature can be accessed by clicking on the More button present on the meeting toolbar. We’re eager to see what kind of other improvements this particular feature brings. 

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Kicks Off Independence Day Mahotsav, Crosses 49 Million Downloads

Battlegrounds Mobile India is celebrating Independence Day with an in-game event titled ‘Independence Day Mahotsav.’ It is currently underway and will run through August 20 with daily rewards ending with a free skin for the AWM sniper rifle.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and Galaxy Buds 2 launched: Price, specs and features

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic smartwatches have both officially launched alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 foldable phones. The Galaxy Watch 4 series smartwatches are both powered by the new WearOS which has been built in partnership with Google. The Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are the only smartwatches to be powered by a 5nm processor and are equipped with a host of fitness tracking features.

“We have seen an incredible amount of growth for the Galaxy Watch series as consumers have discovered the health benefits and convenience of wearables. We understand the path to wellness is different for everyone, so we built a robust suite of health and wellness features to give people a deeper and more helpful understanding of their overall fitness”, said Dr TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic features

The Galaxy Watch 4 has launched in two dial sizes: 44mm and 40mm. The 44mm model is being offered in black, green and silver colours while the 40mm model comes in black, pink gold and silver colours. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is available in 46mm and 42mm dial sizes and are being offered in black and silver colours.

There are a bunch of differences between both the smartwatches. The Watch 4 has an aluminium build with a thickness of 9.8 mm while the Watch 4 Classic has a Stainless Steel build and measures 11.0 mm thin. The new smartwatches are also 5ATM and IP68 certified making them resistant to dust and water and are also MIL-STD-810G certified for military-grade durability.

The Watch 4 (44mm) and Watch 4 Classic (46mm) features a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display while the Watch 4 (40mm) and Watch 4 Classic (42mm) has a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED screen. The screens are topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass DX+ and DX for added protection.

Both smartwatches are powered by the new Exynos W920 dual-core processor which is made on a 5nm process. It has 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage as well. The new Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches run on OneUI Watch 3 which is based on WearOS powered by Samsung.

The Galaxy Watch 4 series is equipped with a BioActive sensor which is a new 3-in-1 sensor that powers the Optical heart rate monitoring, electrical gear and bioelectrical impedance analysis. The BioActive sensor helps in measuring blood pressure, tracking heart rate, SpO2 blood oxygen saturation levels and calculating body composition.

The Galaxy Watch 4 starts at $249 for the Bluetooth version and $299 for the LTE variant. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic starts at $349 for the Bluetooth variant and $399 for the LTE model.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 price and features

Alongside the Galaxy Watch 4 series, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Buds 2. The Galaxy Buds 2 support active noise cancellation and feature two-way speaker units and 3 mics along with a voice pickup unit that helps in cancelling ambient sounds.

Each earbud weighs around 5 grams and the charging case has a 472mAh battery and also supports wireless charging. Samsung claims that the Buds 2 can last for upto 5 hours on a single charge with ANC enabled and upto 7.5 hours without ANC. 

The Galaxy Buds 2 is priced at $149 in the US and India pricing is yet to be revealed.

 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 launched: Price, specifications and features

After weeks of leaks and rumours, Samsung has finally launched its new foldable phones for 2021. The company has launched two new devices in the form of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. These are the latest foldable phones in the country, and have been launched with an interesting feature set, as well as top-of-the-line hardware fit for flagship phones. 

While the Z Flip 3 is the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip from last year, the Z Fold 3 comes as an upgrade on the Z Fold 2 launched in 2020. Of the two, the Z Fold 3 offers the more impressive specifications, including better cameras. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 6.2-inch AMOLED display on the outside that supports a resolution in 2262x832 pixels. Inside, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes with a a 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED panel which supports a resolution of 2208x1768 pixels. The display also hides a 4MP in-display camera. Compared to the Z Fold 2, the phone gets faster refresh rates on both the screens as they support 120Hz refresh rate. 

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 888 SoC. This is paired to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The foldable smartphone packs a 4,400mAh battery that supports 25W charging. In terms of optics, it comes with a triple 12MP camera set-up, with an ultra-wide, telephoto and wide-angle lens. The cover camera on the device is a 10MP lens, while the under-display lens on the device is a 4MP lens. 

The phone has been launched in three new colours -- Phantom Black, Phantom Green and Phantom Silver. The phone has been announced to start at a retail price of $1,799. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a flip device that comes with a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED display offering support for a resolution of 2640x1080 pixels. This display supports a fast refresh rate of 120Hz refresh rate. When the device is folded, the user is exposed to a 1.9-inch AMOLED display that supports 512x260 pixels resolution. 

Underneath, we again have the Snapdragon 888 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The battery pack on board is a 3,300mAh pac k with support for 15W fast charging. In terms of optics, the phone gets a 10-megapixel selfie shooter and a dual lens set-up at the back -- a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel lens set-up.  

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available in multiple colours including Cream, Green, Lavendar, Phantom Black starting at $999. There will also be three additional colours -- Gray, White and Pink available exclusively through Samsung.com.

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