China Unicom and China Telecom, the two smaller mobile carriers among China's big three operators, are teaming up to build 5G networks across 15 Chinese cities — China Unicom has struck a deal with its rival China Telecom to build their 5G networks together to cut costs.
It looks like we have got new information about Facebook’s plan to enter the TV streaming sphere. According to a report by Variety, the device will be a ‘Portal’ branded device and will work in a manner similar to Amazon’s Fire TV Stick, but will offer a number of extra features by way of a camera and far-field microphones.
As per the report, the device’s camera and microphones will be used for video chatting, and may even offer a form of augmented reality. The device is tipped to run Android, which is also used by Facebook’s Oculus Go and Oculus Quest devices. Further, the report notes that this will also make it easier to work with content providers who already have developed Android-based apps for Amazon and Google.
Facebook is already tipped to be in talks with streaming services such as Disney, Hulu and Netflix to integrate their services into the new device. However, Variety’s sources note that the new TV device will have a bigger focus on content consumption as compared to existing devices.
Facebook launched two Portal devices last year, namely the Portal and Portal+. The standard Portal packs a 10-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the Portal+ features a 15-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The devices also come with Amazon’s Alexa and feature a Smart Camera and Smart Sound technology. The Smart Camera is able to follow actions and is able to automatically pans and zooms into the subject. The Smart Sound tech is said to minimise background noise and enhance that of the person speaking. Both devices have not net launched in India.
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It looks like LG may be planning to unveil a new tablet soon. The guys over at XDA Developers noticed references to a new G Pad with the code name tf10. It was noted that the same tablet was certified by Google to run the Play Store, Play apps and services. Further, the report notes that it received the Android Enterprise Recommended certification. The listing suggests that the device may be called the G Pad 5, with the model name LM-T600L. Further, the device is tipped to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC.
Other specifications of the tablet include a large 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels and a display aspect ratio of 16:10. Further, it is tipped to support LTE, and does not offer NFC connectivity. The report notes that one of the models may offer 4GB RAM and 32GB storage, but there may be other models that offer different memory configurations. The tablet is said to offer Android 9 Pie with LG UX customisations.
It is not yet known if or when the South Korean manufacturer will unveil the LG G Pad 5, or even if it will be called that. However, the company did recently reveal a new smartphone called the LG Q70. The phone packs a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio 18.5:9. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and offer 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The phone runs Android 9 Pie and features a fingerprint sensor located at the back.
As far as cameras go, the LG Q70 features a triple-rear camera setup with a 32MP+13MP+5MP configuration. The 32MP senor is the primary sensor, while the 13MP unit features an ultra wide angle lens. The 5MP sensor acts as a depth sensor. At the front, the device sports a punch hole design, with a 16MP unit. Other features of the phone includes a 4000mAh battery, with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
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The Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 were launched earlier this year and received their first price cut in June, and are now receiving their second price cut. The phones have been in the market for round-about 4 months. The new discounted pricing is reflecting on Nokia India’s website and hence, should also be applicable in stores.
The Nokia 3.2 (Review) launched in May 2019 with a price tag of Rs. 8,990 for its 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant, and Rs. 10,790 for its 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant. The phone packs a 6.2 inch TFT LCD display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 429 SoC. The 3GB RAM variant also sports a fingerprint sensor for secure unlock, along with a dual SIM card tray and a MicroSD card slot. This variant of the phone was priced at Rs 10,290 after its first price cut and has now come down to Rs. 8999, as listed on Nokia India’s website. The 2GB RAM variant is now down to Rs 7,999 from Rs 8490.
The Nokia 4.2 (Review) has a 5.7 inch HD+ display, with a waterdrop notch. The phone runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM. There is a 13 megapixel camera on the back, alongside a 2 megapixel secondary camera for collecting depth information. To top it all off, there’s a 4000mAh battery to keep the phone chugging for a whole day, if not more. The phone has now been priced at Rs 9,499 for the 3GB RAM variant, down from Rs 10,490.
The phones are currently available at their new prices on Nokia India’s website.
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Winklevoss' crypto exchange Gemini launches Gemini Custody, a custody service targeting financial institutions, with support for 18 cryptocurrencies — The Gemini exchange is launching an institutional-grade crypto custody solution, according to an announcement Tuesday.
Just yesterday, the team at XDA Developers gave us the first look at the various camera features that would be a part of the Google Pixel 4. This, they achieved this by updating their Google Pixel 3 to Android 10.0, and then tearing down the Camera app’s apk to see what all features were going to be found on the company’s upcoming phone. One of the features listed was an improved Night Sight mode.
Now the team at XDA has gone further and shared that the Pixel 4 could have some very impressive astrophotography capabilities, especially for a phone. Using the modded APK for Google Camera 7.0, the team was able to take incredibly impressive photos of the night sky. This, the team says, was possible thanks to improved algorithms for Night Sight, which also includes better tripod detection. The current Google Camera app is able to take exposures up to 5 seconds only, while the new version of the app will be able to go up to 15 seconds (or even higher). The team conducted the test on the Google Pixel 3XL using the existing Google Camera app and the modded one.
Google’s Pixel smartphones have always been at the forefront of smartphone computation photography, since their introduction back in 2016. Last year, Google amazed audiences all over the world with what the Pixel 3 could achieve in low light using the Night Sigh feature. This, was promptly replicated by multiple OEMs, with “Night mode” now becoming a staple across the Android smartphone portfolio. However, no one in the industry has been able to match Google’s results, except for Huawei with its P30 Pro. The P30 Pro is capable of taking very impressive photos in the dark, using just the regular camera mode. In some scenarios, we noted that the P30 Pro’s output in the normal mode matched the Pixel’s output from Night Sight. The P30 Pro also boasted of some impressive caapbilities when it came to taking photos of the Moon, but it appears that the Google Pixel 4 could be an all-round camera for astrophotography.
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Microsoft Surface has slowly, but steadily gaining a fan following of its own, especially when it comes to the Surface Laptop. The Surface Laptop is the company’s ultra-portable laptop with a unique finish and great battery life. On October 2, it would appear that Microsoft may be seriously augmenting the Surface Laptop portfolio with a slew of new devices.
According to a report by WinFuture, this year’s Surface event on October 2 may see far more than just the regular 13-inch refresh. Amongst the notable new additions could be a new 15-inch Surface Laptop, with the same 3:2 aspect ratio display found on the Surface Book. The report also states that there may be an AMD Ryzen powered Surface Laptop as well and there is a likelihood that the Ryzen chip would power the new 15-inch model.
If Microsoft does indeed release a 15-inch variant of the Surface Laptop 3, consumers will have more choice and flexibility from the Microsoft stable. Currently, Microsoft only offers the Surface Book and the Surface in 15-inch variants, both devices catering to a class of consumers that differs in various ways from the typical Surface Laptop buyer.
While we look forward to whatever Microsoft may (or may not) announce, what we do hope for is that Microsoft update the I/O on the Surface lineup to a more modern, adequate set. The current Surface Laptop 2 (Review) comes with a single USB-A (3.0) port and a display port. All competing laptops, in comparison, feature multiple Type-C ports, if not Thunderbolt 3. Given that Intel recently announced that Thunderbolt 3.0 would now be royalty-free, we hope that the new Surface Laptop 3 would feature atleast Type-C ports, if not Thunderbolt 3.0.
Microsoft may also announce a new Surface 7.0, again with an updated I/O configuration and hopefully, upgrade to the newest processors from both Intel and AMD. As far as an update to the Surface Book goes, there’s not a lot of information out there. However, the powerful, two-piece laptop from Microsoft could also use an update to the newest GPUs from Nvidia, but that’s something we’re not going to be holding our breaths for.
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Lenovo has launched a new budget smartwatch called the Carme (HW25P). Priced at Rs 3,499, and is available in black and green colour options via Flipkart and Chroma. The wearable sports a 1.3-inch colour IPS display and features Bluetooth 4.2. It also features a 2.5D curved glass, IP68 certification and a 200mAh battery.
CP Khandelwal, Founder, PR Innovations, stated, “Lenovo has always met the ever-changing needs of the youth with offerings that serve their aspirations. In a hyper-connected world, the youth aspires to simplify their lives with a mere finger swipe. Owing to the needs of the tech-savvy generation, Lenovo Carme brings alive the latest technology with a unique combination of trendy design and wide array of smart features. We are hopeful that just like our previous launches, Lenovo Carme will also be well accepted by the India market.”
The Lenovo Carme offers 24 hours heart rate monitor with sleep and activity tracking. It offers eight sports modes, which includes skipping, badminton, basketball, football, swimming, walking, running and cycling. The wearable also offers weather forecast, phone search, alarm, stopwatch, as well as notifications for emails, texts, calls and social media apps. The Lenovo Carme is compatible with devices with Android 5.0 and above, and iOS 9.0 and above.
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