Nokia introducing low end phones to AT&T, Cricket

If you suppose Nokia is giving up the struggle to make a name for itself yet again in the overcrowded but still enormous smartphone market, think again. HMD Global, which is the “home” of the former giant of a phone brand, has announced that it will be present its first device on AT&T Prepaid, the Nokia 3.1 A. They are also growing their portfolios over at Cricket Wireless by adding another of its entry levers devices, the Nokia 3.1 C, as an alternative for their subscribers.

This is the first Nokia phone being offered to AT&T subscribers ever since HMD relaunched the Nokia brand back in 2016. For Cricket Wireless, this is the 2nd phone being presented after the larger Nokia 3.1 Plus came to the carrier former this year. They are obviously targeting the entry-level market looking for either a secondary phone or a device that is reasonable but functional.

The two devices are actually pretty much identical. They have a 5.45-inch screen with 720-pixel display and are power-driven by Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 processors. They have 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space which can be expanded with a microSD card. Both phones have 8MP main cameras with LED flash and 5MP front-facing cameras.

The two budget phones arrive with 2,900mAh batteries, USB Type-C charging ports and 3.5mm headphone jacks. They will come with Android 9.0 Pie out of the package and of course the full power of Google Assistant.

The Nokia 3.1 A will be obtainable at select Walmart stores by June 10 and will come in black while the Nokia 3.1 C will be at Cricket Wireless stores by June 14. HMD says pricing will be publicizing the day of their launch.

OnePlus 7 series specs leaked again

OnePlus 7 OnePlus 7 Pro

It’s here: the entire list of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro specs. Well, we’re not convinced if it’s from OnePlus but we’ll obtain to confirm all the information two weeks from today. The Chinese OEM is launching the latest phones on a special occasion in New York. We’re counting the days before OnePlus makes an impression once yet again with not just one but two smartphones. One phone will boast three back cameras as per several features previously. Expect more information to be further exposed in the coming days.

The OnePlus 7 standard is thought to feature a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen, Full HD+ declaration, 60Hz frame rate, waterdrop notch, Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, 4150 mAh battery, in-display fingerprint scanner, and Oxygen OS on top of Android 9.0 Pie. The OnePlus 7 Pro has a larger 6.6.4-inch display, QuadHD+ resolution, 90Hz, Snapdragon 855 chipset, 10GB or 12GB of RAM, and the equal Android 9.0 Pie-based Oxygen OS.

Fascinatingly, the battery is only 4000mAh on the Pro version. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor and a truant notch because the selfie camera is hidden by a pop-up cam. The dual back cameras include a 48 MP sensor plus telephoto lens. The triple camera arrangement adds an Ultra-wide sensor.

OnePlus adds 30W warp charge support. Dimensions programmed are as follows: 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.1mm and 162.6 x 76 x 8.8mm.

Check out the OnePlus 7 Pro camera zoom samples revealed off earlier this week. See how the OnePlus 7 Pro’s OLED display is DisplayMate’s newest winner. The triple rear cameras have been teased and confirmed by numerous photos.

Thos OnePlus 7 Pro European prices are authentic. The idea of 5G with a special display seems believable.

The OnePlus 7 Pro Cases from Olixar become visible on Mobile Fun. The phone will be truly smooth and quick. It’s a flagship killer that will feature 5G connectivity without wireless charging, notch or camera-hole. The OnePlus 7 Pro may possibly cost more but not that expensive so let’s wait and see.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core will be the another Android Go phone

 

Android Go is one more version of Android for low-cost smartphones. The Android team has introduced has launched this two years ago for rising markets and so far, so good. The public has established this category of Android phones because that’s what numerous people can afford. Samsung only ventured into the Android Go arena the previous year. The first Android Go phone was dotted on Geekbench and was soon being tested in India. Samsung Android Go was introduced and we learned it had some slight changes. It’s not precisely Android Go but to be honest, it’s difficult to draw the line.

The Galaxy J2 Core rolled out in India as Samsung’s first Android Go phone. We haven’t heard anything about it since then but today, we’re learning a latest Android Go phone from the South Korean tech giant will be obtainable soon.

A press render has surfaced recently. A Galaxy A2 Core is said to be the first Android Go device from the Galaxy A series.

The phone was sighted on Samsung’s official website under the support section which could mean it’s all set for release. The lock screen shows a March 22 which could signify its public launch date.

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Android Go phone looks a lot like the J2 Core. The display shows big bezels. We don’t think they will become slighter because the device is just low-entry.

When it comes to specs and features, Geekbench lists a Samsung Exynos 7870 processor, 1GB of RAM, and Android 8.1 Oreo. As for accessibility, we’re assuming Samsung will release the phone in Idia and South Africa this first half of the year.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 India launch today: Livestream timing, expected price, specs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone will launch in India today. It is as well being reported that the company might launch its Redmi Note 7 Pro. The launch occasion will begin at 11:30 am IST and the company will be live streaming the event on its official YouTube channel and website.

To recall, the company originally launched the Redmi Note 7 in China last month. The company during the launch also announced that Redmi just like Poco will now be a sub-brand of Xiaomi. Smartphones released under the latest Redmi by Xiaomi brand will be budget devices, whereas, Mi will focus on releasing top smartphones like the Mi Mix 3.

Redmi by Xiaomi’s first event in India: What we imagine

A latest leak by tipster Ishan Agarwal suggests that the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 7 won’t feature a 48MP sensor on the rear like its Chinese counterpart. Instead, the company will launch the Redmi Note 7 Pro have a 48MP sensor on the backside.

The Redmi Note 7 might launch in Black, Blue and Red colour variants in India, whereas, the Redmi Note 7 Pro might be launched in Black, Gradient Blue, and Gradient Red colour options.

Redmi Note 7 in China starts at Yuan 999 (INR Rs 10,500) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage space, Yuan 1,199 (INR Rs 12,400) for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage space and Yuan 1,399 (INR Rs 14,500) for 6GB RAM/64GB storage. The device is anticipated to be priced likewise in India and is predictable to start at Rs 9,999.

If the company launches the Redmi Note 7 Pro along with the device, it is probable to be priced between Rs 13,000 to Rs 15,000 for the base variant.

Redmi Note 7 specifications

The Chinese variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 sports a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with a declaration of 2340×1080 pixels. The device is power-driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with an Adreno 512 GPU. The device comes with 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM along with 32GB/64GB internal storage space. It runs Google’s Android operating 9.0 Pie systems with the company’s own MIUI 10 skin on top. All of this is powered by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery.

It features a double camera on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor from Samsung, paired with a 5MP secondary sensor. On the front, it sports a 13MP sensor for taking selfies.

Realme 3 leaked, may launch in first quarter of 2019

The previous month, indianexpress.com reported that Realme was working on the latest smartphone which will be launched as Realme 3 in the first quarter of 2019. Now, a leaked video first accessed by BGR India reveals that the Realme 3 will launch in India shortly.

The leaked video is a sample of the original Realme 3 teaser which shows Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme dancing with a performer in full hip hop style. The teaser might be stimulated from the hip hop scene from Ranbir Singh starrer Gully Boy.

While not much has been exposed in the leaked video, the name Realme 3 is obviously audible. Back in January indianexpress.com had quoted Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth as saying that Realme 3 phone would be announced at several points in the first-quarter of 2019. But the CEO had not revealed any other information about the phone’s price and specifications, or how the company would try and distinguish the experience from the innovative Realme 2.

Sheth also made it apparent that Realme does not see any value in launching smartphones with a “punch-hole” screen or triple cameras.

As of now, Realme has five phones under its belt– Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro, Realme C1, and Realme U1. As the name suggests, Realme 3 will be a successor of Realme 1 and Realme 2, which were launched previous year. Realme 3 is anticipated to bring in superior specifications and features in contrast to Realme 2.

Realme 2 arrives with a diamond-cutting design at the back and a 6.2-inch notched display at the frontage with 1520 X 720 resolution, 88.8 percent screen to body ratio and 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor clubbed with 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB internal storage space.

Realme sports 13MP + 2MP double camera at the back and an 8 MP selfie camera at the front. It’s also has a back-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock feature. Realme 2 is backed by a 4230 mAh battery.

Let’s see if you can put 1 and 2 together. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/hLneqExJc9

— Realme (@realmemobiles) February 19, 2019

Xperia XZ4 triple cameras contain 52MP sensor, biggest in the market

Sony’s mobile business is in deep trouble. Despite its endeavor to reinvent its Xperia line, its previous earnings are leaving analysts wondering if this year will be Sony Mobile’s previous hurrah. The company, however, has forever been stubborn about its smartphones, despite and in spite of all the odds. Expected to headline this coming MWC 2019, the Xperia XZ4 could also provide smartphone users something to talk about. Provided it’s not yet too late for the Xperia brand, that is.

Sony’s mobile business is in deep trouble. Despite its endeavor to reinvent its Xperia line, its previous earnings are leaving analysts wondering if this year will be Sony Mobile’s previous hurrah. The company, however, has forever been stubborn about its smartphones, despite and in spite of all the odds. Expected to headline this coming MWC 2019, the Xperia XZ4 could also provide smartphone users something to talk about. Provided it’s not yet too late for the Xperia brand, that is.

Despite making competitive digital cameras, Sony has fallen way behind when it came to smartphone cameras. Which is both sad and ironic allowing for it makes the sensors that other smartphone makers use and boast about. It’s almost as if it treasury those high-end sensors for its consumers, leaving nothing for its own Xperia phones.

The Xperia XZ4 could change that trend, at least for this year. According to the most recent leak, not only will it have three cameras on its back, one of those will be the maximum ever in the market in terms of megapixel count. Trumping the Honor View 20’s 48 megapixel sensor, which, another time, was made by Sony, the upcoming Sony flagship will boast of a still-unannounced 52 megapixel sensor with a large f/1.6 aperture lens.

As mentioned, it won’t be alone. Based on the leaked image, there will be a 16 megapixel f/2.6 telephoto camera on top and a 0.3 megapixel f/1.4 Time-of-Flight sensor under. The latter seems to be a new trend, even though its correct practical use has yet to be elaborated.

Given the Xperia XZ4’s rumored specs and, now, these three cameras, it seems expected it will be Sony’s premium 2019 flagship, despite not having the usual “Premium” label. That will leave it a bit handicapped later this year without the latest flagship unless it previously foresees the Xperia XZ4 could very well be it is last.

HMD Global schedules MWC 2019 event for February 24, Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 6.2 anticipated

Nokia 9 PureView

HMD Global will grasp its MWC 2019 event on February 24, the company’s CPO Juho Sarvikas tweeted the launch date. Sarvikas didn’t confirm which products will be announced at the Barcelona tech show. However, it’s being speculated the Finnish company will lastly showcase the Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 6.2.

We are pregnant some big news at HMD Global’s MWC 2019 occasion. New leaks and reports confirm the imminent launch of Nokia 9 PureView next to the Nokia 6.2. Changes are high the company will show off the Nokia 9 PureView. The phone has been one of the most predictable smartphones to hit retail shelves this year. The key selling point of Nokia 9 PureView will be its Zeiss-certified five cameras on the back.

Nokia 9 PureView is predictable to sport a 5.99-inch QHD+ screen and HDR10 support. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB of inside memory. It could also be the first smartphone from HMD Global to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Android One-branded phone will come pre-installed with Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box.

A second device, however, is said to the Nokia 6.2. It’s supposed to be the company’s first smartphone with the hole-punch display. Expect the smartphone to sport a 6.2-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, and 4GB/6GB RAM.

Samsung unveiled its heavily predictable foldable phone to developers in San Francisco on Wednesday, urging Android programmers to start writing apps for the product it expects to bring in the new year. Jane Lanhee Lee reports.

What remnants to be seen if there’s a “one more thing” surprise at the occasion. Whether more than two smartphones will be announced is unclear at this stage. Nevertheless, the declaration of Nokia 9 PureView is more than sufficient, given the fact that the Nokia 9 will be HMD Global’s first smartphone with the PureView brand. The last PureView-branded smartphone was the Nokia 1020, launched in 2013.

We will identify more about HMD Global’s plans on February 24 in Barcelona, Spain. MWC kicks off in Barcelona on February 25 and will continue through February 28.

HMD brings Nokia phones to Verizon, Cricket Wireless, and Rogers

Nokia 3.1 Plus

HMD Global has announced latest deals with Cricket Wireless, Verizon, and Canada’s Rogers wireless providers. Under these deals, HMD will offer Nokia phones in the US and Canada straight through carriers, kicking things off with the Nokia 3.1 Plus for Cricket and Nokia 2 V for Verizon. The carrier partnership joins HMD’s online sales, which have taken place through Amazon, Best Buy, and choose other partners.

HMD calls these new partnerships “a usual next step” for its Nokia brand, one that’ll allow customers in the US and Canada to purchase one of the handsets directly from their carrier rather than through an online seller like Amazon. As the division of these deals, HMD has taken the hush-up off two Nokia phones for Verizon and Cricket.

The first, the Nokia 3.1 Plus, is a 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 handset with a 3500mAh battery, back dual camera featuring 13MP and 5MP sensors, an 8MP front-facing camera, Snapdragon 439 mobile platform, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM, and, of course, Android. The handset is obtainable through Cricket Wireless stores and website for $159.99 USD starting today.

The combination that model is the Nokia 2 V, the first Nokia phone to be accessible on Verizon. This model features a 5.5-inch “HD” display paired with a 4,000mAh battery, dual front-facing speakers, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 64-bit mobile platform.

The model similarly features a 5-megapixel front camera and an 8-megapixel back camera, 8GB of storage, and a microSD card slot withholds up for card capacities up to 128GB in silver and blue colors. This model will be obtainable through Verizon’s website and stores starting on January 31, but a price hasn’t been exposed yet.

Nokia 9 PureView coming before end of January

Nokia 9 PureView

om the Nokia 8.1 Plus, HMD Global has the Nokia 9 PureView as part of its 2019 phone lineup. The device has been expected since 2017 but it’s only this year it will finally become a realism. We have no idea what happened actually but we recognize the 2017 concept will be improved previously. The last and official Nokia 9 will have the PureView suffix and we’re expectant it will be announce soon. By soon we meant the next largest event which is the Mobile World Congress. The MWC 2019 in Barcelona will be the launching pad of many big names counting Samsung, LG, and Huawei.

We happening by saying the Nokia 9 would feature an iris scanner and OZO spatial audio. The phone hit striking scores on numerous benchmarks before now but it was delayed.

The phone hit the FCC in 2017. We said it might not arrive with a headphone jack as USB-C port will handle audio. What we thought would have double rear cams before are anticipated to have a Penta lens five-camera design as demoed in a video.

This Nokia 9 PureView will be the brand’s latest flagship. We’ve seen a number of leaked images and renders previously but permit us to update you with what we know.

The Nokia 9 PureView may be exposed on January 27. If not January, then after that month at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019). That’s in less than a couple of weeks. We’ve previously seen the 5K images and 360-degree video. A prototype was also sighted.

The phone may arrive with an in-display fingerprint sensor and Snapdragon 845 chipset. The official launch may also happen first in Dubai this January with an Indian launch next month but Europe may accept the phone first.

When it comes to imaging, the Nokia 9 will have five back cameras powered by ZEISS. Included are a wide-angle lens, depth-sensing camera, and telephoto lens. Other specs include a 5.9-inch QHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, max of 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 4150mAh battery, water-and-dust-resistant rating, and Android 9 Pie.

Nokia 3.1 Plus gets price cut in India, now obtainable for Rs 9,999

Nokia 3.1 Plus

HMD Global has slashed the price of Nokia 3.1 Plus in India. The smartphone is now on hand for Rs 9,999, down from Rs 11,499. This is the only model obtainable in the market, the one with 3GB RAM and 32GB of inside storage. Nokia 3.1 Plus made its debut in India back in October next to Nokia 8110 4G.

The update price is yet to imitate on the official Nokia store. However, both Amazon.in and Flipkart are previously selling the handset at a reduced price.

In terms of requirement and features, Nokia 3.1 Plus is basically a mid-range smartphone. It sports a 6-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440×720 pixels. Under the top, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal memory. A microSD card slot is also there which lets you boost the internal memory up to 400GB.

The Android One-branded smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box and is backed by a 3,500mAh battery. Flip the phone, and you will notice a dual-camera arrangement. The setup consists of a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary snapper. The handset also features a fingerprint scanner on the rear.
HMD Global will soon launch the Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 6.2 smartphones at MWC 2019, which begins February 25 in Barcelona, Spain. Both phones are predictable, especially the Nokia 9 PureView which may feature five Zeiss-branded cameras on the rear. Meanwhile, Nokia 6.2 will allegedly feature a punch hole screen display