MEDOLOGY
- Vivo U1 with 6.2-inch Waterdrop notch display, dual rear cameras, 4030mAh battery announced
- Over 300 million smart feature phones expected to be sold across the world by the end of 2021 creating US$28 billion revenue
- Vivo iQOO smartphone will pack Snapdragon 855, 6th-gen in-display fingerprint sensor and triple rear cameras
- Sony Mobile schedules MWC 2019 event on February 25 [Update: Embrace a new perspective teaser]
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) with Full HD display, Android 9.0 Pie, 4G LTE announced
- Carbonado hybrid tech-pack with retractable cable lock, USB charging slot launched in India
- Moto G7 Power with 6.2-inch display, Android Pie, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 13999
- Samsung Galaxy A50 with 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor, triple rear cameras user manual, render surface
- DJI to roll out Geofencing 2.0 in 32 European countries
- LG V50 ThinQ with Snapdragon 855, 5G support, triple-rear cameras surface
| Vivo U1 with 6.2-inch Waterdrop notch display, dual rear cameras, 4030mAh battery announced  Vivo has announced U1, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in the new 'U series' in China. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio waterdrop notch display, is powered by Snapdragon 439 12nm SoC, has up to 4GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.5, comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for potraits, as well as an 8-megapixel front camera with support for face unlock. It has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 4030mAh battery. Vivo U1 specifications 6.22-inch (1520 x 720 pixels) 19:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core (Quad 1.95GHz Cortex A53 + Quad 1.45GHz Cortex A53) Snapdragon 439 Mobile Platform with Adreno 505 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage / 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory with microSD Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2MP camera 8MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 155.1 × 75.09 × 8.28mm; Weight: 163.5g Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS 4030mAh (typical) built-in battery The Vivo U1 comes in Midnight Black, Purple and Aurora Red colors, is priced at 799 yuan (US$ 117 / Rs. 8,430 approx.) for the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version ...     |
 According to Counterpoint Research, over the next three years, nearly 370 million smart feature phones are expected to be sold across the world. This will not only introduce users to customer base to high-speed internet, apps, and services and will also open a new host of business and revenue opportunities for the entire mobile value chain. This creates an opportunity to increase sales of smart feature phones and is expected to be around US$28 billion over the next three years. Counterpoint research says while the trend to migrate to smartphones is strong, less tech-savvy users and first-time users continue to prefer a feature phone form-factor and user interface. KaiOS remains the key reason for the raising growth of smart feature phones. Reliance Jio with its JioPhone has seen the opportunity and adopted the platform to acquire tens of millions of 2G feature phone users to its 4G network with its KaiOS-powered 4G smart feature phone. Out of more than 100 million subscribers that Reliance Jio added since the Jio Phone launch in late 2017, the KaiOS powered 4G smart feature phone contributes close to half of those net additions. The largest beneficiary from the growth in smart feature phones will be network operators. Existing 2G customers can be moved to ...    |
 Vivo announced iQOO sub-brand last week. The company recently confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 855. During the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend it showcased the phone with triple rear cameras arranged vertically and a glossy display. The company also confirmed that it will feature sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner, which is the successor of the fifth generation used in the Vivo NEX dual screen that was introduced in December. This could cover most of the bottom part of the screen covering larger area compared to current in-display sensors and support for two-finger unlocking to achieve an exponential increase in security. Looking at the specifications so far, it is clear that thie iQOO smartphone will be another flagship under new branding. We should wait for few more weeks to know the launch date of the phone. Source    |
| Sony Mobile schedules MWC 2019 event on February 25 [Update: Embrace a new perspective teaser]  Update - February 18, 2019: Sony has posted a new "Embrace a new perspective" teaser with a 21:9 aspect ratio screen. On its blog the company has also announced that it will offer live stream for the event from 8.30AM to 9:15AM CET (1PM to 1:45 PM IST) on February 25th. Embrace a new perspective with #Xperia at #SonyMWC pic.twitter.com/RrWJFShpGR — Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) February 18, 2019 Earlier: Sony Mobile has started sending out invites for its MWC 2018 event on February 25th in Barcelona. This year's invite possibly shows the sides of the smartphone in Blue color with gradient finish. The invite doesn't give us any other hints about the smartphone. As we already know, we can expect the flagship Xperia XZ4 smartphone at the event. Earlier rumors revealed that the phone will come with a tall 6.55-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display with 21:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 855 SoC, 6GB of RAM, up to 256GB storage, triple rear cameras and a 3,900mAh battery with support for Wireless charging. The company did not announce Xperia XA3, XA3 Ultra, and L3 at the CES this year, so we can expect these smartphones to be announced at the MWC next month. The Xperia XA3 is said to feature a ...    |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) with Full HD display, Android 9.0 Pie, 4G LTE announced  Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S5e (SM-T725) last week that will head to U.S., Germany and other countries in Q2 2019. Alongside, it also introduced the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) in Germany. It has a 10.1-inch Full HD screen, is powered by Samsung's latest Exynos 7904 14nm processor with 2GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. It comes in WiFi and 4G variants, has USB Type-C support and packs a 6150mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) specifications 10.1-inch (1920 ×1200 pixel) 16:10 aspect ratio TFT display Octa-Core Exynos 7904 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) 8MP rear camera 5MP front-facing camera Dimensions:245 x 149 x 7.5mm; Weight: 460g 4G LTE (Optional), WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5, GPS, GLONASS, USB 2.0 Type-C 6150mAh battery The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) comes in Black, Gold and Silver colors, is priced at 210 Euros (US$ 237 / Rs. 16,960) for the Wi-Fi version and the 4G version costs 270 Euros (US$ 305 / Rs. 21,830). It will be available from April 5 in Germany. Source    |
| Carbonado hybrid tech-pack with retractable cable lock, USB charging slot launched in India  Two entrepreneurs have designed the hybrid tech-pack called Carbonado which is a go-any-where do-anything carry-on backpack. It is designed with a polycarbonate hard shell. It comes with an insulated pouch for hot and cold storage, an anti-theft steel cable locking device. It features an external USB charging slot and a laptop sleeve organizer. It comes with a retractable cable lock with 4.5-foot braided steel cable for security, padded top handle grab, waterproof zippers, quick access opening on the side. The Bengaluru and Hyderabad-based entrepreneurs' family have been crafting backpacks for over 40 years now. Carbonado is the result of months of research, design, and development, says the company. To launch this backpack, the founders and creators of the CARBONADO have approached the crowdfunding platform Fueladream.com. The backpack is available in black color and is now available for pre-order at Rs. 2299. Commenting on the launch, Ranganath Thota, Founder of FuelADream.com, said: We are thrilled with the early and massive success of the CARBONADO campaign. Crowdfunding is a great enabler for innovative products and we are happy to be enabling entrepreneurship like this.<    |
| Moto G7 Power with 6.2-inch display, Android Pie, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 13999  After reports, Motorola has launched the Moto G7 Power in India, after it was introduced earlier this month. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a notch, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 632 14nm SoC with 4GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), has a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 8-megapixel front camera. It has a polymer glass back, rear mounted fingerprint sensor, dedicated dual SIM and microSD slots and a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W Turbo charging. Moto G7 Power specifications 6.2-inch (1570×720 pixels) HD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 632 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) Android 9.0 (Pie) Water-repellent P2i coating 12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1.25um pixel size 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1.12um pixel size Fingerprint sensor Dimensions:160.83 x 76 x 9.4 mm; Weight: 198g Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 5000mAh (typical) battery with 15W Turbo charging The Moto G7 Power comes only in Ceramic Black color in India, is priced at Rs. 13,999 and is available from offline stores, and soon from Flipkart soon.    |
 Last week specifications of Samsung's 2019 'A Series' smartphones, including Galaxy A50 surfaced. Now the user manual of the phone has surfaced that confirms in-display fingerprint scanner, triple rear cameras, 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Android 9.0 (Pie), 4000mAh battery with fast charging and more. A new render has also surfaced revealing the design of the phone. Samsung Galaxy A50 rumored specifications 6.4-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display 2.3 GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7904 10nm processor with Mali-G72 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM with 128GB Storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card Android 9.0 (Pie) Dual SIM 25MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, 5MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperutre, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.4 aperture 25MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture In-display Fingerprint sensor Dimension:158.6 x 74.7 x7.7mm; Weight: 166g 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) VHT80, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC (Optional) 4000mAh battery with fast charging We should know more details of other A series phones in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2 | Via    |
| DJI to roll out Geofencing 2.0 in 32 European countries  A three-dimensional "bow-tie" geofence will soon prevent DJI's drones from being able to fly too close to major European airports. The company will roll out its Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) 2.0 system across 19 European countries that did not already have the GEO system in phases. The company's drones already included geofencing technology since 2013, the new tech, which is developed by aviation tech company Altitude Angel expands the restricted zone from a simple two-dimensional circle to a much larger three-dimensional zone. This move comes after the drone sightings that caused Gatwick, the UK's second-largest airport, to shut down in the run-up to Christmas that grounded hundreds of flights. Both Gatwick and Heathrow airports have also purchased their own anti-drone systems in the wake of the disruption. DJI's new system, dubbed Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) 2.0, uses three different sizes of the exclusion zone, depending on the size of the airport. It restricts flights in an oval around the runway itself, the geofence also includes an "Altitude Zone" at both ends of the airport. This last zone is three-dimensional, meaning you can still fly a drone at lower altitudes once you're far enough away from the runway. Apart from the UK, DJI says the update will be ...    |
| LG V50 ThinQ with Snapdragon 855, 5G support, triple-rear cameras surface  LG is expected to introduce the V50 ThinQ at the MWC 2019 event next week. The V50 ThinQ is also the company's first 5G phone but we haven't had our look first look at the phone, even though the launch was inching closer. To fill the void, the Sprint 5G variant of the V50 ThinQ has now surfaced online, courtesy of Evan Blass. LG V50 ThinQ for Sprint 5G pic.twitter.com/TNLQsYPgPS — Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 16, 2019 The design is pretty standard, but the leak doesn't throw many details. It has a notch at the front, where dual-rear cameras are present and at the back, it has a triple rear camera set up along with a fingerprint sensor, LG and 5G branding. The image shows February 24th date and 9:00 time, hinting that the company might be planning to launch the device just ahead of MWC 2019. According to rumors, the LG V50 is said to sport a 6-inch display, Snapdragon 855, and a 4000mAh battery. LG already confirmed a water-cooled cooling unit vapor chamber for the phone to overcome any heating problem. The SoC will be accompanied by an additional X50 5G modem. With the V50 ThinQ. As said, the leaked image suggests that the rear panel of ...   |
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