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IPhone 12 New Design Leaks, Four Cameras, Up to Price

Render the iPhone 12 which features four rear cameras. (PhoneArena)

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Apple has just released a trio of iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max last September. Now rumors about the next generation of smart phones have begun to circulate a lot.

Some of these leaks, as usual, come from analysts Ming-Chi Kuo who often predict prospective upcoming products from Apple.

The notch section was first introduced through the iPhone X in 2017. The top frame that contains the components of the front camera and Face ID face scanner was continued in the ranks of the iPhone Xs and iPhone 11.

However, for the iPhone 12, Apple reportedly will eliminate the bangs. Face ID components are said to be placed in a small gap between the top frame and the screen, adjacent to the earpiece. The location of the front camera is unknown.

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Other sources of leaks mention that the iPhone 12 will still have bangs. However, the size may be smaller, as shown in the custom image below which also displays four cameras on the back.

Rumors say the iPhone 12 screen will come in three sizes, namely 5.4 inches, 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches all of which are OLED paneled with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz like a gaming cellphone.

Interestingly, it also mentioned that the iPhone 12 screen will have an integrated fingerprint scanner so that it returns the Touch ID function that has been absent since it was replaced by Face ID.

The iPhone 11 Pro line increases the number of cameras from two to three. For the iPhone 12, Apple is predicted to add more numbers to 4 cameras, comparable to the latest Android flagship phones.

The configuration might consist of a wide, ultra wide, telephoto and 3D Tof camera for bokeh effects. Not only that, the resolution of the main camera is also likely to increase to 64 megapixels with the Sony IMX686 sensor.

Well, the four cameras will reportedly be housed in a square module like the iPhone 11 Pro Max, but positioned symmetrically, not zigzagging.

iPhone 12, Apple might be pinning System-on-Chip and 5G modems integrated or separately. Reportedly, this 5G modem chip is the result of Apple's own design.

Apple usually launches the latest generation of iPhones in September each year. Therefore, it can be assumed that the introduction of the iPhone 12 will also follow the same pattern.

For the price, there are allegations that the price tag of the iPhone 12 will be more expensive than its predecessor with a difference of 200 to 300 US dollars.

However, there is also a possibility that the higher price only applies to the 5G model, if Apple releases the iPhone 12 in the 4G and 5G variants.

Of course, the information above cannot be ascertained because the truth is only an initial rumor. Over time there will be more leaks circulating about the iPhone 12. We are just waiting for the next development.

Google Maps Relates Incognito Mode

illustration Google Maps

Technology-Portfolio.Net - In accordance with its promise, Google has now released a new incognito mode in its Google Maps.

Unfortunately, iOS users have not been able to enjoy this new mode. This is because the incognito mode in Maps is currently only available in the Android version, although it still takes time to be available in its entirety.

Nevertheless, Google Maps will soon present the iOS version, as quoted from the Androidpolice report.

How to activate it quite easily, namely:

1. Update Google Maps on your Android device
2. Tap Your Profile Photo
3. Select Incognito Mode

With the incognito mode on Google Maps, users will be more assured of data, ie places that have been visited by users will not be stored in location history.

Furthermore, the mode that was previously present in Google's search engine will not save a history of place searches that we have done in Google Maps.

In addition, with the arrival of a new incognito mode for Android users, Google Maps has no right to use user information to personalize the experience.

Nevertheless, your location history can still be known, namely by other applications that use GPS to record your location.

iPhone 5G Reinforced 5nm Chipset and Qualcomm X55 Modem

illustration of iPhone 5G

Technology-Portfolio.Net - Apple analysis named Dan Ives claims that the tech giant, Apple, will launch a new flagship iPhone in 2020.

Ives also said that every iPhone that glides later, will be supported with 5G connectivity. In fact, the phone is also said to have a 3D sensing system on the back.

Although it's a bit late from its competitors, Apple will present the iPhone 5G by 2020.

According to a report by the Nikkei Asian Review, Apple mobilized suppliers to ship as many as 80 million 5G iPhones by 2020. The report also informed that Apple will launch three flagship iPhone 5G models that will carry 5G modem chips from Qualcomm.

Apparently the chip that allows this will be a combination of Apple's next generation B14 A14 chip, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modem chip. The latest is that the Apple A14 Bionic is rumored to be the company's first chip built with 5nm technology.

This is interesting because Apple and Qualcomm have just resolved their patent dispute in April.

Moving from 7nm to 5nm will allow the chip to hold more technology on a relatively similar surface, making it more efficient.

This might not be the first 5nm chip, because Huawei is expected to unveil the next Kirin processor which will also be built on 5nm technology.

In 2018, Huawei defeated Qualcomm with the world's first 7nm chip, Kirin 980. Then this year, Kirin 990 was the first chip to embed a 5G modem, among many others.

Unknown a few days ago, Apple reported fiscal 2019 fourth quarter earnings, which saw the company earn a record income of $ 64 billion, up 2 percent year-on-year.

But iPhone sales continued to decline compared to last year, generating revenues of $ 33.36 billion, down 9.2 percent. Apple also revealed that it has set new Q4 record earnings in India and several other markets, including the US, Brazil, and various Southeast Asian countries.

Will the presence of the iPhone 5G improve the company going forward? Users have to wait and see when the iPhone 5G launches.

Motorola Releases Moto G8 Plus, One Macro, and Moto E6 Play

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Technology-Portfolio.Net - Motorola has just announced three new new smartphones, namely the Moto G8 Plus, One Macro and Moto E6 Play.

Moto G8 Plus

Motorola has just announced three new new smartphones, namely the Moto G8 Plus, One Macro and Moto E6 Play.

The Moto G8 Plus is the latest affordable G-series device from Motorola.

The biggest improvement comes with the cellphone camera, which has been upgraded from dual cameras to three cameras behind.

Along with the Moto G8 Plus which is priced at £ 239, Motorola also announced the Motorola One Macro and Moto E6 Play.

The three Moto G8 Plus rear cameras consist of a 48MP f / 1.7 main camera, a 2MP f / 2.2 depth sensor, and an 8MP f / 2.2 ultra wide angle camera with 117 degrees of field of view.

There is also a laser autofocus sensor on the back, while on the front of the device there is a 25MP selfie camera attached in a small bangs above the 6.3 inch 1080p screen.

Motorola has also increased the size of the battery in the G8 Plus, which is now 4,000 mAh, complete with 15W TurboPower fast charging.

Internally, this phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with microSD card storage up to 512GB. This phone will be available starting October 28 in the UK.

Moto One Macro

The second cell phone, the Motorola One Macro, has the main feature of a dedicated 2MP macro camera, which according to Motorola can make you focus on objects as close as two centimeters.

In addition to the macro camera, there is also a 13MP f / 2.0 main camera, and a 2MP f / 2.2 depth sensor.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 processor, and is equipped with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 720p 6.2 inch screen and a 4,000 mAh battery.

Like the G8 Plus, this phone will also be available on October 28 for £ 179.

Moto E6 Play

Moto E6 Play is the cheapest among the three newly released devices from Motorola. According to the company, the cellphone will be priced under £ 99, when it is released in the UK in January 2020 and € 109 in Europe.

Mobile phone with a 13MP camera, a 5.5-inch 720p screen and has a 3,000mAh battery. You also get 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded.

Samsung is Working on Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite

Technology-Portfolio.Net - If you want to have a cheap Samsung Galaxy Note 10 or Galaxy S10, maybe you can wait a little longer. Because, Samsung is reportedly working on Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite.

Samsung has chosen the name Galaxy Note 10 Lite. The model number has been confirmed as SM-N770F but unfortunately, there is no information regarding specifications.

So it is not known what components make it 'Lite'. But it looks like the S Pen will still be there, because after all, it's a Note device.

It is possible that Note 10 Lite will present one camera, the screen is narrower than Note10 and Note 10+, and the battery is smaller too.

It is only a temporary guess for now, maybe the leak will be sticking out in the next few weeks.

Not only Note 10 Lite, the same source claims the S10 Lite cellphone is also being worked on.

The Galaxy S10 Lite is rumored to have a 45W fast charging feature and a Snapdargon 855 chipset, similar to the Galaxy A91.

In addition, it will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage, 48MP main camera, 12MP ultra wide lens and 5MP depth sensor.

The front-facing camera should be 32MP in size. 6.7 inch diagonal screen with Full HD + resolution.

Interestingly enough, the 4,500mAh battery will power the device with support for fast charging 45W.

Just like the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, there is no official leak or teaser from Samsung for the Galaxy S10 Lite at this time. Looks like we have to be more patient.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 5G Cellphone With 108 Megapixel Camera

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Technology-Portfolio.Net - Xiaomi, a Chinese technology company, recently introduced its newest mobile phone, the Mi Mix Alpha. This phone has a different design from other Xiaomi phones.

Mi Mix Alpha uses the "Surround Screen" body, which is where the glass wraps around the back of the phone. The part that is equipped with glass is only one side of the line, used to place three cameras on it.

Xiaomi revealed that Mi Mix Alpha has a screen-to-body ratio of 180.6 percent. Mi Mix Alpha phone is equipped with aero-grade titanium which makes the phone lighter.

Not only that, this phone is also equipped with a main camera sensor that is 108 Megapixel. With this sensor, users are able to take photos with a resolution of 12,032 x 9,024 pixels.

Then, there is also a 20 Megapixel wide angle lens and 12 Megapixel telepoto with 2x optical zoom and dual PD focus. Because it has an almost full glass screen or super AMOLED, the camera is not equipped with a front camera. The rear camera can be used for selfies.

This phone is also not equipped with a physical button, in addition to the power button on the top of the phone. Other components are hidden at the bottom of the phone's screen, including a fingerprint reader and acoustic technology that replaces the earpiece and the typical speaker. Like its predecessor, Mi Mix Alpha also uses ultrasound for sensing distances.

Mi Mix Alpha is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage and a 5G network connection and is equipped with a 4,050mAh battery with 40W fast charging capability.

Currently the Mi Mix Alpha cellphone is still a prototype. But the Xiaomi claims if this phone is already in "small scale production" and will be launched in December.

Unfortunately it is still unknown whether the phone will be available outside of China.