Korean series shows a Note-like phone with no punch-hole

Korean series shows a Note-like smartphone with curved display with now punch-hole and with a stylus.

A Note-like phone without a punch hole

Is this a glimpse of the future?

Is that a stylus?

A new Korean show on Netflix could be giving us a preview of the future of smartphones. In Episode 3 of Rugal, a man holding a smartphone with similar design cues from the Samsung Galaxy Note10 with squarish corners with a curved display and what looks like a stylus.

Rearview

From the other point of view, we can determine that one side is smooth without any hardware buttons while on there are the volume rocker. It is not clear if the power button is beside the volume rocker. The camera module and any form of branding is obscured from view. So it is hard to tell which brand this smartphone could be.

In December of 2019, OPPO showcased a prototype smartphone with an under-display camera that you can read more about at this link. This new technology could allow future smartphones to remove the notch or punch-hole entirely.

There has been no official word from other brands regarding an under-display camera (or under screen camera) so take this information with a grain of salt. 

Another way of explaining this is that the video on the screen of the smartphone could have been digitally placed on top of the phone. If this is true, then the VFX team who placed the video digitally is highly skilled because they were able to replicate the subtle glare and distortion on the curved edge of the display.

What do you guys think?

Source: Netflix

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Vivo V19 with SD712 SoC and dual punch-hole screen now official!

Vivo just launched a different version of the Vivo V19. Compared to the Vivo V19 in Indonesia, this version comes with a newer type of design and better overall specs.

Vivo V19

Vivo V19 with better design and specs

It uses a 3D curved back design in Gleam Black or Sleek Silver colorway with a rectangular-shaped camera hump.

Gleam Black

In the front, there's a 6.44-inch E3 OLED screen with FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution, 20:9 screen aspect ratio, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certification, Low Brightness Anti-Flicker technology, 800 nits brightness, In-Display fingerprint reader, and a dual punch-hole design.

Sleek Silver

Inside, the phone is now powered by the 2.3GHz 10nm Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor with Adreno 616 GPU. It is paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB or 256GB expandable storage, and a large 4,500mAh battery with USB-C 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0 technology.

Vivo said that it can charge the phone from 0 to 54 percent in just 30 minutes.

For cameras, it comes with a quad-cam setup at the back. It goes with a 48MP f/1.79 w/ EIS + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 + 2MP f/2.4 + dual-tone LED flash. This setup has a Super Night Mode and Ultra Stable Video tech.

For selfies, it uses a  32MP w/ EIS + 8MP 105-degree ultra-wide-angle dual-cam. Vivo said that it has the Super Night Selfie and Ultra Stable Selfie Video tech.

Vivo V19 Specs

Display: 6.44-inch 2.5D curved E3 OLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 409 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 10nm Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 616

RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 128GB/256GB expandable via microSD card slot (dedicated)

Back Camera: 48MP f/1.79 w/ EIS + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 + 2MP f/2.4 + dual-tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP w/ EIS + 8MP 105-degree ultra-wide-angle

Battery: 4,500mAh w/ 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0

OS: Android 10 w/ Funtouch OS 10

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 700Mhz4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Galileo, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, USB-C, Colors: Gleam Black, Sleek Silver

Dimensions: 159.64 x 75.04 x 8.5 mm

Weight: 186.5 g

Price: TBC

There's no word yet about its pricing and availability yet. We will keep you guys posted.

Source: Vivo

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A $1,000 Samsung phone with a removable battery just went on sale in US

Samsung

A not-so-new Samsung Galaxy phone with a removable battery just went on sale in the US. With internals that somewhat match those of the Galaxy S9, the Galaxy XCover FieldPro is a $1,100 phone that’s now up for grabs through AT&T.

The device was first introduced in October 2019 but its availability at the time was limited to enterprise customers.

The rugged phone has a removable battery and is designed for people like law enforcement officers, emergency workers, hikers, trekkers, technicians, and other users who basically need a rough and tough device for extreme conditions.

The phone carries US military standard certification (MIL-STD-810G) for durability and ruggedness. This gives it the ability to survive extreme temperatures, shocks, vibrations, and drops. It’s also IP68 rated for water and dust resistance.

Samsung Galaxy XCover FieldPro specs

As far as the specs of the phone are concerned, it features 2018’s flagship Exynos 9810 chipset. It also gets a 5.1-inch QHD display, 4GB RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and a 4,500mAh removable battery.

In terms of cameras, the Galaxy XCover FieldPro houses a 12MP dual aperture primary shooter and an 8MP selfie snapper. The camera setup is exactly the same as the one found on the Galaxy S9.

There’s a fingerprint sensor at the back of the device and it uses a pogo pin connector for charging or attaching peripherals.

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Just like the XCover Pro, the FieldPro also gets a dedicated push-to-talk button that facilitates two-way communication during emergencies.

Other sensors on the phone include: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an ambient light sensor, and a barometer. The device runs on Android Oreo and reportedly supports updates to Android 10.

You get a USB-C cable, a travel adapter, a pogo pin charger, a push-to-talk earphone, an an extra battery in the box.

Pricing

This rugged smartphone doesn’t come cheap. In fact, the retail price listed on AT&T’s website is a whopping $1,104.99. This brings it in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy S20 series as far as premium pricing is concerned.

However, if you are looking to buy the device on the cheap, you can also pick it up with a 30-month AT&T instalment plan for $36.84/month. The carrier will start shipping the phone between April 13 and April 15. There’s also an option to pick it up from an AT&T retail outlet.

Like the idea of a rugged Samsung phone with a removable battery? Then you can check out the phone on AT&T’s website via the button below.

Samsung Galaxy XCover FieldPro A rugged phone with removable battery

Who says smartphones with removable batteries are dead? Certainly not Samsung, as its Galaxy XCover FieldPro is now available to purchase. You're essentially getting a Galaxy S9 with a 4,500mAh removable battery and more rugged design.

• $1104.99 at AT&T

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Apple is making million face shields per week to help health workers

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Google Maps now shows routes of FREE hospital shuttle rides for frontliners

In cooperation with the government agencies DOTr and DOH, Google integrates important local information in Map to help medical frontliners in fighting the pandemic disease COVID-19.

Google Map update for hospital workers

Google Maps now shows routes of FREE hospital shuttle rides for frontliners

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has free shuttle services with 19 routes as of the moment. Google Maps include it on the public transport tab thus medical workers can conveniently check their transportation to and from their workplace. Aside from Metro Manila, the routes include San Jose del Monte, Bulacan up to Cabuyao, Laguna.

Medical frontliners must launch first the Google Maps app then type the intended destination and tap the "Directions" button. After that, they should select the "Public Transit Tab" with a train icon as a symbol.

If available, they can see the recommended route that utilizes the  DOTr’s hospital shuttle routes, when available.

Sample route update

The update is said to be helpful for medical workers as they can now calculate their estimated travel time. Also, they can find the best way and schedule to get from their home to their hospital and vice versa. Soon, there will be updates regarding the bus route and more free service from the government. 

Google will also be providing up to USD 5M (around PHP 250M) worth of Search ads credits to Philippine government agencies including the DOH among others to help in the communication of credible and useful information in relation to COVID-19.

Moreover, when an individual type "COVID testing" on Google Search or Maps, it will lead to DOH-certified COVID-19 reference laboratory hospitals nearby. 

Users will be directed to DOH-certified COVID-19 laboratory

However, he/she should refer first to the Screening Tool posted on the DOH COVID-19 website. Aside from that, calling the COVID-19 hotline (02-894-COVID / 02-89426843) is also mandatory.

Also, check the DOH COVID-19 website.

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