Microsoft Surface Duo could sport peek feature for quick notifications

Along with its new generation of Surface devices, Microsoft announced in October 2019 a new Android-powered smartphone called Surface Duo. As the name suggests, it’s a dual-screen device that folds in and out like a convertible laptop. Though it was recently spotted in a public train, Microsoft is expected to launch the new Surface Duo only towards the end of the current year. In the meantime, a freshly leaked video shows that the device comes with a special ‘peek’ feature for easy notifications.

The leaked video comes to us in the form of a two-part tweet thread from online tipster WalkingCat, who is known to be right about leaks and rumours related to Microsoft’s offerings. The first video demonstrates how the Surface Duo can be opened partially to catch up on notifications without having to open it all the way like a book. In this ‘peek’ mode, only the right half of the right-side display panel lights up to show information such as the time and app notifications, including messages.

 

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— WalkingCat (@h0x0d) February 26, 2020

 

The second video shows how this feature might work when the user sees an incoming call. In ‘peek’ mode, only the caller’s name and image appears on the same right edge of the right-side display panel. Opening the display fully makes the incoming call screen fill up completely on the right side, leaving the left with two indiscernible command buttons. When the call is answered, the two displays can be folded out completely to access the earpiece more conveniently.

Not much about the Microsoft Surface Duo’s internals is known so far. It is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip.  Each of the two screens on board is said to measure 5.6 inches diagonally, although their resolution is not known. An official teaser video that Microsoft released last year shows quite clearly that the Surface Duo is powered by Android, not Windows 10.  Though the Surface Duo runs Android, we can expect Microsoft to layer it with the Microsoft Launcher.

 

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— WalkingCat (@h0x0d) February 26, 2020

 

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Black Shark 3 Teased to Feature Magnetic Charging Connector, Triple Rear Camera Setup Tipped

Black Shark is busy creating hype for its upcoming Black Shark 3 gaming smartphone these days that will officially be known as Tencent Black Shark 3 in China. The company has shared multiple teasers for the phone so far and now, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has shared a short promo video of the device that shows a new magnetic charging connector.

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Artificial intelligence aids in discovery of powerful new antibiotic at MIT

When was the last time you read about the discovery of a powerful new antibiotic, one that was discovered by artificial intelligence no less? Well, you’re about to now. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced recently via MIT News that their in-house deep-learning model had succeeded in identifying a “powerful new drug” that can kill many species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Apparently, the new drug squashed many of the bacteria that cause the world's most troublesome diseases in laboratory tests. It also removed infections in two separate mouse models.

In their search for a wholly new compound, MIT researcher James Collins and his team developed new machine learning models that can be trained to analyse the molecular structures of compounds . In particular, they trained one of the models to search for chemical features that make molecules effective in killing the E. Coli. bacteria. During lab tests, they trained the model on approximately 2,500 molecules. They then tested it on a library of around 6,000 compounds. As a result, the model identified one molecule as one that was predicted to have strong antibacterial activity and low toxicity on human cells.

The researchers then decided to name the molecule halicin, after the fictional artificial intelligence character from the popular science-fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey. They discovered that halicin was effective in killing many isolated, hard-to-kill bacterial strains, including Clostridium difficile, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It even worked on mice that were infected with  A. baumannii, a bacterium believed to have infected many American soldiers stationed in Iraq in the past.

“We wanted to develop a platform that would allow us to harness the power of artificial intelligence to usher in a new age of antibiotic drug discovery,” adds Collins. “Our approach revealed this amazing molecule which is arguably one of the more powerful antibiotics that has been discovered.” The researchers at MIT currently plan to use the same model that helped them discover the new drug to create new antibiotics and optimise existing molecules. You can read more about the discovery here.

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Huawei P40 Lite with Kirin 810 SoC launched: Specs, price and more

While Huawei P40 series is all set to be announced at an event on March 26, the company has announced one of its family members. The Huawei P40 Lite is now official. It has been made official in Spain. However, it is not a new phone. The Huawei P40 Lite that has been launched in Spain is apparently a rebranded version of the Huawei Nova 6 SE that was introduced back in December. It is reportedly priced at EUR 299 (approx Rs 23,400) for the 6GB + 128GB variant. There is no word on the launch of the 8GB model. 

The Huawei P40 Lite features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2310 pixels) display with a hole-punch at the top-left corner. It is powered by the Kirin 810 chipset and comes with 6GB RAM. The phone runs Android 10 with EMUI skin on the top. It doesn’t come with Google Mobile Services (GMS). Instead, it is built around the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). Hence, there is no access to essential Google services like Play Store, Gmail, and more. 

On the optics front, the Huawei P40 Lite sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP main camera + an 8MP wide-angle lens + a 2MP macro sensor + a 2MP depth sensor. On the front lies a 24MP selfie shooter. It comes equipped with 128GB of internal storage that can further be expanded via a microSD card. The phone packs a 4200mAh battery that supports 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology.

The phone has been made available in Midnight Black, Sakura Pink, and Crush Green colour options. It will be up for pre-orders starting March 2. There is no word on the launch of Huawei P40 Lite in other markets, including India.

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Black Shark 3 teased to sport 270Hz touch sampling rate, triple rear cameras, 4720mAh battery with magnetic charging

Xiaomi’s upcoming gaming smartphone, the Black Shark 3, has been the talk of the town for quite some time now. As we approach its official announcement date of March 3, we’re beginning to see more and more teaser videos for it crop up on social media platforms such as Weibo. From the latest bunch of reports and videos, we gather that the Black Shark 3 will sport a high touch sampling rate and a massive 4720mAh battery that can be charged magnetically.

A teaser video shared by Black Shark on Weibo shows the handset’s increased touch response while gaming. So, the Black Shark 3 is expected to sport a 90Hz screen panel that has a touch sampling rate of 270Hz, which is the fastest seen in the market so far. Its single-finger response time has been reduced to 24ms, while multi-finger response time has been reduced to 28ms. The Black Shark 2, by contrast, has a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.

Another teaser video shared by Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun on Weibo confirms that the Black Shark 3 has a magnetic charging port on its back panel, which should make charging easier while playing games. Apart from this magnetic charging setup, the Black Shark 3 is expected to get a regular USB Type-C port for 65W fast charging. This detail was recently confirmed by the company. The battery inside the handset is expected to be a massive 4720mAh unit.

The Black Shark 3 was recently spotted on Weibo with the screenshot of an AnTuTu listing with a benchmark score of 620952 points. The handset was listed under the codename ‘blackshark SHARK MBU-A0’. In yet another image shared on Weibo, the handset was seen sporting a triple camera setup on the rear panel. The Black Shark 3 is expected to be the first smartphone to be powered by 16GB of RAM. You can read more about that here.

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Realme XT, Realme X, Realme 5 Pro get up to Rs 2,000 price cut in the Realme Xtra days sale

Realme Xtra Days sale is offering discounts on popular Realme smartphones. It is offering price cuts on a range of phones for a limited time period. It ends on February 29. Realme X, Realme XT, and Realme 5 Pro see a price cut. While the Realme X and Realme XT get a Rs 2,000 price cut, the Realme 5 Pro sees a price cut of Rs 1,000. Moreover, the 4GB model is retailing for as low as Rs 11,999.

The latest development comes from Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth, who took to Twitter to announce the price cuts. Realme X is now listed at a reduced price of Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option and Rs. 17,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. Earlier, the starting price of the Realme X was Rs 16,999, which means it has received a Rs 2,000 discount. The new prices are also reflecting on Amazon.in and Flipkart. Further, Realme.com is offering no-cost EMI options, Rs. 500 additional off on Cashify exchange, and up to Rs. 500 cashback via Mobikwik. The phone is available in Polar White and Space Blue colour options.

Coming to the Realme XT, it is retailing at Rs 14,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB option, Rs 15,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and Rs 17,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. This equals a discount of Rs 1,000. The phone comes in Pearl Blue and Pearl White colour options. It is also available on Amazon.in and Flipkart. 

As for the Realme 5 Pro, the company is selling it for Rs 11,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. It was earlier available to purchase for Rs 12,999. Hence, it sees a price cut of Rs 1,000. The phone is also available in 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage options. However, these variants haven’t received the price cut. They are still retailing for Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999, respectively.The phone is available in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green colour options.

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Nubia Red Magic 5G images and specs surface online

Nubia’s next gaming phone, the Red Magic 5G has appeared online. The company is said to launch it in China as soon as next month. The images and specifications have also surfaced online. The phone has been spotted on TENAA. Nubia has already confirmed that the Red Magic 5G will come equipped with a 144Hz refresh rate OLED screen. Further, the company’s president Ni Fei already confirmed up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB storage for the phone. 

The device bearing model number NX659J has been spotted on TENAA. It comes in a dual-coloured frame with the left side sporting a blue coat of paint while the right-hand-side will tout a red finish. The rear panel is seen sporting a metal casing with visible grilles for the heat dissipation on the top and bottom. There’s also a long glossy strip that houses the triple cameras at the top. We can also see Red Magic branding in the middle and a logo on the bottom. As for the edges, we can see another air-vent on the right alongside what appears to be capacitive shoulder buttons. Further, the left-hand-side also packs an air vent alongside the alert slider and the volume rockers.

According to the TENAA listing, the Nubia Red Magic 5G will sport a 6.65-inch display and a 4400mAh battery. The device will have an "air-cooled fast charging solution" to prevent the phone from overheating while charging and maintain the battery's longevity. As for the cameras, it is expected to come equipped with the 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor. It is tipped to support 55W fast charging technology as well. 

We expect more details to emerge about the phone as we approach the launch date.

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