Pixel 3a Spotted on Geekbench; Might be Running Snapdragon 670

Google's upcoming mid-range Pixel smartphone, the Pixel 3a, has pretty much completely leaked out, and now the phone has been spotted on Geekbench and it looks like the phone is running the Snapdragon 670 SoC.
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rumors have suggested that the Pixel 3a XL might be running the Snapdragon 710, but the Pixel 3a's score looks lower than what the 710 gets, so maybe Google is going with a less powerful chipset in the smaller phone.

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are expected to launch at the Google I/O keynote on the 7th of May.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro May Pack a 4,500mAh Battery

Noted tipster, Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), has claimed that the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 Pro (N975) may come with a 4,500mAh battery pack. Curiously, the tweet seems to suggest that only the 4G model will ship with the large battery, with no word yet on the size of the battery pack on the 5G variant.

Meanwhile, Ice Universe also initially claimed that the device will come with 25W fast-charging support, before walking back on that assertion. "The 25w high probability is the wrong message, I take it back, but I can't say more ...", he said in a follow-up tweet, as seen below.

Alleged Moto Razr Leaks Show Clamshell Phone With Folding Display

Motorola is expected to revive its iconic 'Razr' brand this year with a foldableclamshell phone, combining nostalgia with cutting-edge technology. Now, purported press renders of the device has leaked out on Weibo, giving us some idea about what to expect from it.

As can be seen, the images seemingly show a large trapezoidal notch at the top, but doesn't give away too many more clues about the phone's design. However, they do reveal that the phone might ship in a triangular, prism-shaped retail box with a USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter, suggesting that it won't have a native 3.5mm audio socket.

Alleged Honor 20 Pro Renders Show Quad Rear-Cameras, Gradient Design

Almost a month before the Honor 20 Pro goes official, alleged renders of the device seemingly confirms persistent rumors of a quad-cam setup on the back. One of the four (the one in the square housing) is said to be a periscope camera on the lines of the Huawei P30 Pro.

The renders, posted on Weibo this week, also shows the device with a gradient-finish back cover, but there's no new info about its hardware for now.

Previous leaks, however, suggest that the Honor 20 Pro will come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a teardrop notch, the Kirin 980 SoC, 8GB of RAM, a 3,650mAh battery, a 40MP Sony IMX600 primary camera and a 32MP selfie-cam.

Image Courtesy: ichangezone (via Weibo)

Lenovo L340 Budget Gaming Laptop Launch With Intel 9th-Gen Core i7 CPU

Alongside the refreshed Legion Y-series laptops, Lenovo on Tuesday also launched the new IdeaPad L340 gaming laptop for gamers on a budget.

The device is available in 15- and 17-inch form-factors, and is offered with up to the latest 9th-Gen Intel Core i7-9750H CPU and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. The laptops also come with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM, while storage options include up to 1TB of SSD, 2TB of HDD and 16GB Intel Optane.

Pricing for the latest L340 models start at $869.99, and they'll will be available for purchase from May 2019.

Samsung Galaxy View 2 Specs, Features Announced by AT&T

Samsung's massive Galaxy View tablet now has a successor. US telecom carrier, AT&T, has officially announced the Galaxy View 2, but pricing and availability details haven't been confirmed yet.

According to AT&T, the Galaxy View 2 features a 17.3-inch Full HD display, offers 64GB of storage (with microSD support), carries a mammoth 12,000mAh battery and comes with 4G LTE connectivity.

While AT&T didn't say as much, an earlier Geekbench listing seemingly suggested that the device also comes with an Exynos 7885 processor and 3GB of RAM

The Galaxy View 2 has a dedicated TV Mode to quickly address live-streams, while quad speakers with Dolby Atmos provides for a “cinematic sound”experience.

Xiaomi Launches Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 in India; Starting at Rs 7,999

Following the success of the Redmi Note 7 lineup, Xiaomi has today debuted two new budget smartphones- the selfie-centric Redmi Y3. and all-rounder Redmi 7. The former has been priced starting at Rs. 7,999, whereas the Y3 starts at Rs 9,999.

Xiaomi carries forward its Aura design language to these 2 phones as well. Speaking of the Redmi Y3, it features a 6.26-inch Dot Notch display and is powered by the Snapdragon632 SoC. This is paired with up to 4GB RAM, up to 64GB storage, 4000mAh battery, and Android Pie-based MIUI 10.

The highlight of the Redmi Y3, however, are the cameras. There's a 32MP selfie camera on board with EIS in tow, along with a 12MP+2MP dual-rear camera setup.

The Redmi 7, on the other hand, is basically the same smartphone as Y3 in terms of build, specs, and other features, except for the selfie department. Redmi 7 has an 8MP selfie lens as opposed to the 32MP one on Redmi Y3.

PS5 Specs May Include Ryzen 3600G, Navi 20; To be Priced at $399, Says Analyst

A week after PlayStation system architect, Mark Cerny, revealed that the PlayStation 5 will will be powered by a third-generation Ryzen CPU and a Navi-based Radeon GPU, a new report may have revealed some more specific info about the upcoming device.

MD of market research firm Pelham Smithers Associates, claimed that the PS5 will be powered by the 7nm, octa-core AMD Ryzen 3600G CPU and the Navi 20 GPU. He further asserted that the PS5 may be priced at $399, which is $100 less than what was earlier being reported.

Qualcomm Working on Snapdragon 735 SoC With 5G Support

what would be its first mid-range 5G chipset. According to what's said to be a leaked internal document, the chip will be built using a 7nm LPP process node (possibly Samsung's), and will come with an octa-core CPU with custom Kryo cores, alongside an integrated Adreno 620 GPU.

As can be seen in the image below, the octa-core CPU in the Snapdragon 735 will come with a 1+1+6 configuration, with clock speeds said to be 1x2.9GHz + 1x2.4GHz + 6x1.8GHz. The Adreno 620 GPU will be clocked at 750MHz, while the NPU220 will run at up to 1GHz for AI-related operations.

              Image Courtesy: SuggestPhone

Realme 3 Pro with Snapdragon 710 SoC, VOOC Charging and Upgraded Cameras Launched

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is considered to be the best budget smartphone right now, but Realme 3 Pro has finally made its much-awaited official debut in India to give Xiaomi a run for its money. It is priced starting at Rs. 13,999 & will go on sale from 29th April.

The Realme 3 Pro sports a plastic gradient build on the rear, with a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display on the front. It is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It runs ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box.

The main attraction of the Realme 3 Pro, just like the Redmi Note 7 Pro, has to be its cameras. The device features a 16MP (f/1.7) + 5MP (f/2.4) dual-rear camera setup, along with a 25MP (f/2.0) selfie camera.

There's also a massive 4,045mAh battery pack and microUSB port onboard, with VOOC 3.0 charging support, which is another added benefit.

NASA Spots Universe's 1st Molecule

NASA's airborne observatory has detected the first type of molecule ever formed in the universe.

This is the first time helium hydride has been found in the modern universe.
Scientists discovered the molecule in our own galaxy using NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
(SOFIA), as the aircraft flew high above the Earth's surface and pointed its sensitive instruments out into the cosmos.

SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP jetliner modified to carry a 106-inch diameter telescope. It found modern helium hydride in a planetary nebula, a remnant of what was once a Sun-like star.

Located 3,000 light-years away near the constellation Cygnus, this planetary nebula, called NGC 7027, has conditions that allow this mystery molecule to form, NASA said in a statement.
       
via: IANS

Moto Z4 Leak Suggests Snapdragon 675 SoC, 48MP Camera

A new report from 91Mobiles claims that the upcoming MotoZ4 will be 'half the price' of the other flagship smartphones in the market, although, there's no word on exactly how much it will actually cost.
The blog claims to have gotten its hands on
Motorola's 'internal marketing material', which it says also reveals some of the key hardware specs of the device, including a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED panel with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Other notable components reportedly include the Snapdragon 675 SoC, a 48MP rear-camera with Quad Pixel technology, a 25MP selfie-cam with Group Selfie mode and a 3,600mAh battery. The device is also said to support 5G connectivity, thanks to the company's 5G mods, sold separately.
Earlier rumors had suggested that the device will also come with up to 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a teardrop notch  and a USB-C port.
          Image Courtesy: 91Mobiles

GTA 6 May Have Been Accidentally Confirmed by Former Rockstar Games Employee

The resume of a former employee at Rockstar Games seems to suggest that the next installment in the grand Theft Auto franchise in well under development.

According to the Art Station resume of 3D graphic artist, Bibin Michael, he has not only worked on GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, but also contributed to GTA 6, which is yet to be announced officially.

Michael is believed to have created vehicles for GTA 5 DLC and GTA 6 at the India office of Rockstar Games during his stint with the company as a Junior Vehicle Artist from December 2017 to April 2018.

The entry is believed to have since been deleted, but not before Dexerto and some other blogs got a screenshot of it.

Samsung Unveils Affordable Galaxy A40s, A60 Smartphones With Triple Rear-Cameras

Samsung has expanded its mid-range Galaxy A-series with 2 new handsets - the Galaxy A40s and the Galaxy A60. The former is the more affordable one of the two, priced at 1,499 yuan (around Rs. 15,000), while the latter comes with a 1,999 yuan (around Rs. 20,000) price-tag.

The Galaxy A40s comes with a 6.4-inch HD+ (1560 × 720) Infinity-U AMOLED Display, an Exynos 7904 SoC, 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also gets a triple rear-camera setup (13MP+5MP+5MP) and a 16MP selfie-cam. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner, a 5,000mAh battery and Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box.

As for the Galaxy A60, its hardware specs include a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080) Infinity-O LCD display, a Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage. Imaging options include a 32MP+8MP+5MP triple-cam setup at the back alongside a 16MP front camera. It also offers a fingerprint scanner, a 3,500mAh battery and Android 9 Pie.

Asus ZenFone Lite L2 Unveiled With Minor Design Upgrades Over Lite L1

Asus has unveiled its entry-level ZenFone Live L2 smartphone with a few minor upgrades over its 2018 predecessor, the ZenFone Live L1. The biggest change is in the design department, with the new device offering a glossy plastic back-cover with a gradient finish instead of the matte finish found on the older model.

The hardware, however, remains very similar, with a 5.5-inch 2:1 HD+ (1440 x 720) LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC (or SD 425 SoC depending on market), 2GB of RAM and 16/32GB of internal storage.

Imaging options include a 5 MP f/2.4 selfie camera, and a 13MP or 8MP primary sensor, depending on the market. The ZenFone Lite L2 packs a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8 Oreo. The device also comes with a 3.5 mm headphone socket and a microUSB 2.0 port.

The phone will be available in Rocket Red and Cosmic Blue, but pricing details are yet to be announced.

Microsoft Launches $8,999 'Surface Hub 2S' With 4K 50" Touchscreen Display

At a press event in New York City on Wednesday, Microsoft a new version of its interactive Surface Hub whiteboard for the enterprise. Called the , the device is an upgrade over the original Surface Hub, and will begin shipping this June for $8,999.

The Surface Hub 2S features a 50-inch 4K+ Pixel Sense touchscreen display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and an anti-glare coating. Other key hardware specs include an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD.

The Surface Hub 2S also comes with eight beam-forming microphones, dual speakers and a dedicated subwoofer, alongside the Surface Hub 2 4K camera and Surface Hub 2 Pen.

Microsoft also announced an 85-inch version of the device, but that will only start shipping next year.

Honor 20i With Triple Rear Cameras, Kirin 710 SoC Launched

Exactly a week after revealing that the Honor 20i will be launched on April 17, Huawei has officially taken the wraps off of its latest mid-range smartphone in China.
The Honor 20i has been priced starting at 1,599 yuan (around Rs. 16,580) for the 6GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB versions.

Key tech specs include a 6.21-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080) 2.5D display, a Kirin 710 SoC, up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. Imaging options include a triple rear-camera setup (24MP+2MP+8MP) and a 32MP front-facing camera. The device also comes with a fingerprint scanner, a 3,400mAh battery and Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0.

The Honor 20i is being offered in Gradient Blue, Gradient Red and Midnight Black colors, and will go on sale in China starting tomorrow, April 18th.

Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 With AMD Ryzen CPU, Nvidia GPU

   In an interview to Wired this week, PlayStation system architect, Mark Cerny, revealed a lot of details about Sony's next-gen gaming console. According to Cerny, the PlayStation 5 will be powered by AMD hardware, including a third-generation Ryzen CPU and a Navi-based Radeon GPU with support for ray tracing and resolutions up to 8K.

Cerny also confirmed earlier reports that the device will be backward compatible with PS4 games, and support PlayStation VR. He also said that the device won't be released this year, but refused to reveal any possible launch date.

Motorola One Vision, Razr 2019 Receive Bluetooth Certification

A couple of new Motorola phones have received their certification from the Bluetooth SIG. While one of the devices is listed as 'Motorola Razr', the other one is denoted just by its model number -
'BT0065'. Reports suggest that the first one is much-rumored Razr 2019, while the latter will reportedly be marketed as the Motorola One Vision.

The Bluetooth SIG listing, as usual, doesn't reveal a whole lot about the upcoming devices apart from the fact that they will both support Bluetooth 5.0.

While details about the Moto Razr 2019 remains a mystery, recent rumors have seemingly revealed some of the key hardware specs of the One Vision, including an Exynos 9610 SoC, a 6.2-inch FHD+ punchhole display, a dual 48MP + 12MP rear camera setup and Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box.

Image Courtesy: Yanko Design

Entry-Level Realme C2 Rumored to Launch Alongside Realme 3 Pro on April 22

The Realme 3 Pro has already been confirmed to launch on April 22, but latest rumors now suggest that the company may also launch a new entry-level device alongside the much-awaited mid-ranger. According to 91Mobiles, the Realme C2will be launched next week in India at a price of around Rs. 8,000.

The blog has also revealed some of the supposed hardware specs of the so-called Realme C2, including a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, a dual-sensor rear camera module (13MP+2MP), an 8MP selfie cam housed within a teardrop notch on the screen and a possible 4,230mAh battery. The device is also said to run ColorOS 6.0 out-of-the-box.

PlayStation 5 Rumored to Launch in 2020 for $500

Latest rumors suggest that the PlayStation 5 may cost $100 more than its predecessor at launch next year. That's according to a , which claims the device will be launched in 2020 for $500.

The post apparently comes from an Europe-based game developer, who claimed to be privy to a ton of inside information about the upcoming device.

According to the post, the PS5 will be backwards compatible, pack a 2TB built-in hard drive and support 8K upscaling. It will also, apparently, be compatible with the PlayStation VR headset, offer a new premium version of PlayStation Plus, and come with a new DualShock 5controller with a built-in camera.

Panasonic's First-ever Full-frame Mirrorless Cameras, Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R, Launched in India

Panasonic has finally set foot into the full-frame mirrorless camera segment with the debut of the Lumix S1 and S1R in India, priced at a hefty Rs 1,99,990 for the S1 body and Rs 2,89,990 for the S1R body alone.

The Lumix S1 features a 24.2MP CMOS sensor, whereas Lumix S1R is packing a higher 47.3MP resolution sensor. Both cameras are made from magnesium alloy and are dust & water resistant.

Both of the full-frame cameras sport a Leica-owned L-mount under the L-mount Alliance, a triaxial tilt screen (instead of a 180-degree rotating screen), AI deep learning and a ton of ports and connectivity options.

NASA Wants SpaceX to Crash a Rocket on an Asteroid for $69 Million

NASA has awarded SpaceX a $69 million contract to crash a rocket into an asteroid to test whether it'll be possible for humans to avert a major crisis if an asteroid is hurtling on a collision course with Earth in the future.
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $69 million contract to crash a rocket into an asteroid to test whether it'll be possible for humans to avert a major crisis if an asteroid is hurtling on a collision course with Earth in the future.
The DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) uses a technique called 'Kinetic Impactor' where one or more fast moving spacecrafts are sent on an intercept course with an object heading towards Earth to try and deflect it away from its intended path.

Acer Refreshes Nitro 5/ 7 Gaming Laptops With up to 9th-gen Intel Core Processors

The Next@Acer press event in New York on Thursday saw the introduction of revamped Nitro 7 and Nitro 5 gaming laptops, powered by Windows 10.

The Nitro 7 now has a brand-new sleek metal chassis, and features a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz display with a 3ms response time. Other hardware specs include a 9th-gen Intel Core processor and unspecified 'latest' Nvidia GPUs. It also comes with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM with up to 2TB of HDD storage.

As for the Nitro 5 series, it also comes with the 'latest' Nvidia graphics cards, a new 17.3- or 15.6-inch 144Hz display, and a low-latency response time of only 3ms. It also comes with a 9th-gen Intel Core processor, the latest Nvidia GPUs, and up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM.

The Nitro 7 gaming notebooks have been priced starting at $999.99 in the US, while the Nitro 5 laptops start at $799.99.

Accer's New 'ConceptD' Premium PC Brand is Meant For Designers, Creative Professionals

The most interesting announcement at the Next@Acerevent last night had to be the introduction of a new brand dedicated to designers and creative professionals. Called ConceptD, the new brand will offer high-end laptops, desktops, peripherals, displays and more.

The lineup comprises of the ConceptD 900high-performance desktop with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 graphics, as well as the ConceptD 500PC with an octa-core 9th-gen Intel Core i9-9900K CPU and up to Quadro RTX 4000 GPUs.

The lineup also offers the ConceptD 9convertible with up to 9th-gen Core i9 processors, the ConceptD 7notebook with up to 9th-gen Core i7 CPUs and the ConceptD 5laptop with up to 8th-gen Core i7 chips.

•         ConceptD 9 (Image Courtesy: Acer)

The lineup also includes a couple of Pantone-validated 4K UHD displays, as well as a ConceptD OJO headset that the company said can be used to create rich, highly detailed VR environments.

Pricing starts at an eye-popping $20,000 for the ConceptD 900, though the portable PCs are relatively more affordable, starting at $1700.

Acer Predator Helios 700, 300 Laptops Launched With up to 9th-Gen Core i9 CPUs, RTX 2080 GPUs

Acer has unveiled the Predator Helios 300 and 700 gaming notebooks at its Next@Acer event in New York. The Helios 700 comes with a HyperDrift keyboard that slides forward to boost the airflow from the top of the notebook.

It features a 17.3-inch 144Hz FHD display with support for Nvidia G-Sync. It's powered by up to a 9th-gen Intel Core i9 CPU and options of either a GeForce RTX 2080 or RTX 2070 GPU. It also offers up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM and a 5.1 speaker system.

Acer Aspire 3, 5, 7 Notebooks Upgraded With up to Intel 8th-Gen Core i7 Processors

At its Next@Acer press event in New York on Thursday, the Taiwanese tech firm announced upgrades to a number of its laptop lineups meant for consumers, students, enterprises, gamers and creative professionals.

For consumers, Acer has upgraded its Aspire 3, 5, and 7 lineups with up to 8th-generation Core i7 processors, 17.3-inch displays, Nvidia GeForce MX230 GPU, 1TB SSD and 16 GB of RAM.

Prices start at $350 for the Aspire 3 range, $380 for Aspire 5 and $1,000 for Aspire 7, with availability beginning in June. Details about the price and availability in India is yet to be announced.

Google Launches 'Currents' App to Replace Google+ For Enterprise Customers

Google has launched a new app called 'Currents' to replace the ill-fated Google+ social network that was officially discontinued last week. The new service is meant solely for businesses, and is available in beta to G Suit customers.

According to Google, Currents will come with a new UI and a whole lot more features than the older app ever offered, but business users will get to keep all of their Google+ content once they enrol for the new app.

Currents is currently in Early Access, and G Suite customers can request for enrollment to the beta program by dropping an e-mail to currentsbeta@google.com.

Do note that this is not the first time Google has launched an app named Currents. The company, back in 2011, had announced a magazine reader app by the same name, but it was integrated into the Google Play Newsstand app a few months later.

OPPO Reno (10x Zoom Edition) Beats Galaxy S10+, Pixel 3 XL on AnTuTu

Just a day after the Oppo Reno went official, AnTuTu has the benchmark scores of the 10x Zoom Edition of the all-new smartphone, revealing a score of 369,254.

As pointed out by GSM Arena, the score is second only to the Xiaomi Mi 9, and ahead of other top-end devices like the Galaxy S10+, Pixel 3 XL and the LG G8 ThinQ, among others.

Chart Courtesy: GSM Arena
The variant listed on AnTuTu (Oppo PCCM00) comes with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, although, a more premium variant of the device also comes with 8GB of RAM. That aside, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC and sports a triple rear-camera module with 10x hybrid zoom.

Astronomers Capture First Direct Images of a Black Hole, 55 Million Light Years From Earth

An international team of astronomers has captured what's believed to be the first direct images of a black hole. Published in a special issue of Astrophysical Journal Letters, the images represent a 'supermassive' black hole that lies within Messier 87 (M87), a galaxy within the Virgo galaxy cluster, 55 million light years from Earth.

According to the MIT, the researchers were able to take the images "by coordinating the power of eight major radio observatories on four continents, to work together as a virtual, Earth-sized telescope"

Shot using the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) that was specifically engineered to capture images of black holes, the images show " a central dark region surrounded by a ring of light that appears lopsided — brighter on one side than the other", said the report.

Image Courtesy: European Southern Observatory

Samsung Galaxy A80 Brings Rotating Cameras to a Slider Design

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A80 premium mid-range smartphone earlier today, but the company has also revealed another new device in its Galaxy A lineup. Called the Galaxy A20e, the upcoming phone has been 

on Samsung's official Polish site, revealing much of its key specs and features.

According to the listing, the device will feature a 5.8-inch HD+ (1560 x 720) LCD panel, instead of the 6.4-inch AMOLED unit found on the standard A20. The new device will also come with the Exynos 7884 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner and a 3,000mAh battery.

The dual-rear camera module on the Galaxy A20e includes a 13MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.9 lens and a 5MP secondary shooter with an ultra-wide f/2.2 lens. On the front, the device has an 8MP camera with an f/2.0 lens.

The Samsung Galaxy A20e will be available in black and white color options, but pricing and availability details are yet to be announced.

Samsung Galaxy A80 Brings Rotating Cameras to a Slider Design

 Earlier rumored as the Galaxy A90, the device features a 6.7-inch 20:9 FHD+ (2400 x 1080) display, and is powered by the
Snapdragon 730G SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

However, the most notable feature of the phone is a slider that houses rotating triple cameras that can be used both as the primary shooter, as well as to take selfies. The camera module includes a primary 48MP snapper paired with an f/2.0 lens, a secondary 8MP camera with an f/2.2 lens and a 3D depth sensor.

The device runs Android 9 Pie, sports an on-display fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

The pricing is yet to be announced, but the phone will go on sale staring May 29 in three colors: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White. Samsung also announced that the Galaxy A70 will be available from April 26.

Oppo Reno launched with 10x zoom

Alongside the standard variant, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition has also made its debut and it boasts of flagship specs and the much-awaited 10x zoom functionality. Its prices start at 3,999 yuan (around Rs. 41,000) and the device will on sale with the standard edition.

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition looks the same as the standard edition and retains most of its features. However, the differences include a taller 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, bigger 4,065mAh battery, Snapdragon 855, and a triple camera module on the rear.

OnePlus 7 Pro with 5G Leaks in Live Photos

We all know that OnePlus has been working on a 5G phone and well, the latest leak suggests that OnePlus will launch a 5G version of the OnePlus 7, called the OnePlus 7 Pro. Two alleged photos of the OnePlus 7 Pro have leaked, and as you can see from the photos, the phone has an almost bezel-less design, confirming once again, the pop-up camera design.

The specs of the OnePlus 7 have leaked too. The phone is said to be coming with a 6.67" Super Optic display, Snapdragon 855, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage and a triple camera setup featuring a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultra wide angle camera and an 8MP camera.

AMD Ryzen Pro 3000 Series, Athlon Pro CPUs Launched

AMD has today announced a total of four new processors in its Ryzen Pro and Athlon Pro line up aimed at businesses. The Ryzen Pro 3000 series of CPUs include the Ryzen 7, Ryzen 5, and Ryzen 3. There's also the Athlon Pro 300U.
All of the new processors are 15W models aimed at thin and light laptops, the Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U comes with 4 cores and 8 threads, the Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U is also a quad core processor, while the Ryzen 3 Pro 3300U has four cores but doesn't support multi-threading. The Athlon Pro 300U, on the other hand has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Twitter Taking Steps to Slow Down Spammers on Its Platform

In an attempt to make it more difficult for spammers to operate on its platform, Twitter has announced that it's reducing the maximum number of people that an account can follow in a single day.

That number was originally 1000, but the company has now lowered it to 400 to make it more difficult for spam accounts that add thousands of followers everyday and unfollow those that don't follow them back, to operate.

Twitter knows this change won't stop spammers as such, but the company is hoping that it will slow them down.

Samsung Galaxy A90 Rumored to Launch April 10 With Rotating Cameras, Snapdragon 7150

by Weibo user, Martian V, has seemingly revealed some of the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A90 smartphone, which is expected to be launched on April 10.

The device will reportedly feature a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) OLED display with sound casting technology, which will eliminate the need for a dedicated earpiece. It is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 7150 SoC, and carry a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
Another notable feature in the phone will apparently be a slider that will house a multi-camera setup, including a primary 48MP shooter paired with an f/2.0 lens, a secondary 8MP camera with an f/2.4 lens and a ToF sensor with f/1.2 lens. The entire camera housing will reportedly rotate around so that it can be also used for selfies and video chats.

Sony Announces HDC-5500 Pro Broadcast Camera With 4K HDR Recording and More

At the NAB 2019 on Sunday, Sony announced the HDC-5500 multi-format live-broadcast camera with the world’s first 2/3-inch 4K global shutter three CMOS sensor.

According to Sony, the new technology allows the camera to capture pristine 4K images with exceptionally low noise (-62dB), impressive sensitivity (F10 at 1080/59.94p or F11 at 1080/50p) and high dynamic range, while achieving the ITU-R BT.2020 broadcast standard wide color space.

The HDC-5500 comes with with a specially developed LSI Digital Signal Processor, which allows it to output 4K signals directly without the addition of a dedicated external baseband processor unit. It can also output 4K signals directly via 12G-SDI.

You can read about the specs and features in details on the 

Apple May be Working on a 'Made in India' iPhone XE With 4.8" Display

Apple is reportedly working on a mystery device called the iPhone XE. Believed to be a successor to the iPhone SE from 2016, the device is said to feature a 4.8-inch AMOLED display, as well as a trapezoidal notch and Face ID authentication like the standard iPhone lineup.

According to an unnamed source quoted by PC-Tablet, the phone will reportedly be powered by Apple’s latest A12 BIONIC chip, and sport a single 12MP primary camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture. It won't, however, have wireless charging thanks to its aluminum back.

The report further says that the iPhone XE will be manufactured in India by Wistron, and will be priced starting at around the $600 mark.