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Google Pixel 4 May Have a New Display Technology

Posted on June 17, 2019June 13, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Google Pixel 4 will have a new feature that improves display quality dramatically. Among flagship devices, displays are always important. To produce deeper black and more vibrant colors, smartphone manufacturers are opting for OLED panels. It appears that Google is taking this one step further by allowing the device to adjust white balance automatically, by taking into account the ambient lighting conditions. The new feature may use the concept of chromatic adaptation. It works similarly…

Sony is Developing a Six-Camera Smartphone

Posted on June 15, 2019June 13, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

The LG V50 ThinQ has three rear-facing cameras, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro may debut with four. Nokia 9 PureView is leading at the moment with five cameras on the back. However, reports are suggesting that Sony will take this one step further. Max J, who is known for the reliable information reports, hinted that Sony is working on a new Xperia model with six rear-facing cameras. There will also be two lenses up…

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Will Have 7nm EUV Processor

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Samsung admitted that the implementation of EUV technology for its processor manufacture is challenging. However, there’s no doubt that the company wants to be a leader in this category. It takes new lithography equipment to assemble the incredibly small 7nm transistors without mishaps. EUV lithography allows for the second generation of 7nm microprocessor process, which offers better yields, lower costs and reduced number of masks. Compared to the production of 10nm processors for the Galaxy…

Apple Officially Releases iPadOS

Posted on June 10, 2019June 6, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Apple’s tablets are getting new specialized operating systems. For years, iPhone and iPad share the same iOS platforms. The iPadOS itself is essentially a redesign of the iOS with full optimization for iPad’s bigger screen. iPads are known for their powerful hardware and great performance, but they are often held back by the stock iOS platform. That’s the reason why Apple decided to branch out the iPad on its own path with iPadOS. While the…

It May Take A Few More Years for Under-Display Cameras to Mature

Posted on June 8, 2019June 6, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Phone makers are introducing new design features to enhance the visual and functionality of smartphones. After foldable designs, the new trend could be under-display cameras. However, this new technology may not be ready commercially this year. Although prototypes seem to be in advanced development stage, the technology may need a bit more time to mature before mass production. The prolific information leakster in the industry, Ice Universe, revealed that under-display cameras are not around the…

Three Things You Should Know About the New Apple Mac Pro 2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

The latest Mac Pro 2019 is replacement for the 2013 edition of the Mac Pro. With its overpowered hardware, the new Mac Pro seems like a computer that comes from the future. If you are planning to own it, here are a few things to know. Release Date and Price Apple confirmed that the Mac Pro 2019 will be available in fall 2019, so it should come between September and November. The base model…

Major Features of iOS 13

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

The latest iOS version still has familiar and effective interface. While you may not see any substantial change immediately, here are major features of the iOS 13: Dark Mode: People have been asking for an option to enable darker interface in iOS. The new iOS 13 finally comes with dark mode for more convenience and comfort in low-light conditions. All interface elements and built-in apps fully support the dark mode. Third-party developers will also update…

Sony Will Release the Foldable Xperia F

Posted on June 3, 2019May 30, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Xperia F could be Sony’s first ever foldable device, after Samsung and Huawei introduced the same type of devices. In the meantime, a foldable Motorola RAZR and similar devices from LG and Xiaomi are currently under development. With the “F” stands for foldable, the Xperia F uses the flexible OLED display developed by Samsung. Sony may adopt the 21:9 aspect ratio, used by Xperia 1 and Xperia 10 models. This may indicate that the Xperia…

Xiaomi Introduces Its Next Flagship, Redmi K20 Pro

Posted on June 1, 2019May 30, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Xiaomi has recently announced a new smartphone in China, called the Redmi K20 Pro. Based on its specification, the device certainly doesn’t disappoint. It has all the specs that you would expect from any flagship in 2019. The Redmi K20 Pro comes with the high performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. It’s also the processor used by LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 7 and Samsung Galaxy S10. The K20 Pro includes eight layers of graphite for heat…

Apple iPhone 11 Will Be The New Top Performing Smartphone

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Equipped with the latest mobile processor from the chip foundries of TSMC, Apple’s next smartphone could be the fastest when it’s released. The microprocessor industry is moving into the 7nm manufacturing process. Samsung has also kickstarted a new production for its chipsets. Using EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography, it’s easier to produce second generation 7nm chips. This process ensures better yields and less masks for production. This will make each individual chip less expensive to manufacture…

Pixel 3a and 3a XL Are Affected by Shutdown Issues

Posted on May 24, 2019May 22, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Courtesy of stock Android OS, Google Pixel devices have the reputation of providing buttery-smooth performance. The same applies with the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL, but it appears that they are plagued by a serious power issue. Users are meant to get Android experience in its purest form. Early adopters of both devices are reporting about random shut downs, even when the phones are left idle. Reports of this problem first appeared on Reddit….

Lenovo Introduces the World’s First Foldable Laptop

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Folding designs are being pitched in the smartphone industry as the next trend. It turns out that foldable device isn’t only applicable for smartphones. Lenovo has recently shown off the world’s first ever foldable laptop. At the present stage, it’s still a prototype, but Lenovo has been developing it for more than three years. Dubbed ThinkPad X1, the laptop will be available in 2020. It has 13.3-inch OLED touch display with 2K screen resolution and…

Should You Trade-in Your iPhone X with Pixel 3a?

Posted on May 19, 2019May 15, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Last week, Google unveiled the Pixel 3a devices and as part of the promotional program, the company is offering trade-ins. Users could swap their current smartphones for Pixel 3a or the bigger Pixel 3a XL. As an example, Google is willing to pay users up to $610 for the iPhone XS Max. Of course, it sounds silly to replace the latest and perfectly capable iPhone model with a mid-range device like the Pixel 3a. However,…

Android Q May Allow Dynamic Performance Adjustments

Posted on May 17, 2019May 15, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

Google has been introducing significant new features with each major Android iteration and it appears that the Android Q will be smarter than its predecessors. The Internet giant has released the beta version of Android Q and although the full extent of its features is yet to be fully available, we have a fairly good idea of its capability. Developers already digged hard through the Android Q code to uncover what the new OS version…

HTC Will Release the Cryptocurrency-Optimized Exodus 1s

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

HTC’s presence in the mainstream smartphone market is steadily declining. However, its new mid-range model recently appeared on a benchmark website. It’s a 5G smartphone and the company may unveil it later this year. The Exodus 1 was the latest smarphone from HTC and it fully supports cryptocurrency investing and blockchain. Phil Chen, the Decentralized Chief Officer of HTC announced via Mashable that a more affordable version of the Exodus 1 will be released next…

Six Things That Make Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL Mid-range Devices

Posted on May 12, 2019May 9, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

At under $500, both Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are placed inside the mid-range category. Although these devices are not as powerful as flagships in the market, they don’t lack substance. The new Pixel 3a series promises excellent photography solutions, long software updates, and smooth performance. However, buyers need to be realistic and have the right expectation. With the official announcement of the Pixel 3 and 3a, here are things you should expect…

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro Will Be Faster Than Current Flagships

Posted on May 10, 2019May 8, 2019 by Bambang soemedhi

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are equipped with the high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, just like the LG G8 Thinq and Samsung Galaxy S10. However, OnePlus goes one step further compared to the competition, which make its flagships faster than the competitors. Both variants of the OnePlus 7 will feature UFS 3.0. UFS or Universal Flash Storage became a standard since early 2018. Compared to the UFS 2.1, the new UFS 3.0 has double…

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Have Plans to Visit the Moon by 2024

Posted on May 10, 2019 by desouza

Jeff Bezos the Amazon founder has unveiled plans to send a spaceship to the moon by 2024. It seems the billionaire is following the footsteps of Virgin boss Richard Branson and Tesla CEO Elon Musk who had already have plans to send people into space. Bezos revealed the unmanned lander on Thursday at the Washington Convention Center which is appropriately named the Blue Moon. The spaceship will be able to launch satellites to orbit the…

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