Android Phone with 5G Network, Introduced at MWC 2019 Event

Technology-Portfolio.Net - The annual Mobile World Congress 2019, or MWC 2019 event is indeed used by smart phone manufacturers to introduce the latest mobile phones that they will launch.

From year to year there is always a trend at this MWC event.

For example, in the past years most manufacturers introduced their new mobile phones that carry fingerprint technology.

Previously it was a trend of dual camera technology.

This year is the same, there is a trend that colors the MWC 2019 event, namely the trend of 5G technology.

As we all know that 5G is the latest internet technology that is faster and more efficient.

So, which manufacturers introduce 5G phones?


The following is a 5G cellphone introduced at MWC 2019.


1. Mi Mix 3 5G

As one of the brands that is well known to the world, Xiaomi certainly does not want to miss adopting the latest 5G technology.

One of the flagship, the Mi Mix 3 will be one of the first to support 5G technology.

This cellphone was previously introduced in China last year.

Carrying chipsets from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 855 is combined with the MDEM X50.

What price will Xiaomi give for this phone with the addition of 5G support?


2. Huawei Mate X 5G

Huawei is also interested in developing a folding cellphone that is often heralded by Samsung.

And the series carried by this manufacturer is Huawei Mate X.

This folding phone has a flexible 8-inch screen.

Not only that, Huawei Mate X will also support 5G, so that later it can get internet quickly.

So far the known specifications based on the Androbuntu Team report are, Mate X will use the assessor made by Huawei itself, namely Kirin 980 with a Balong 5000 modem to activate 5G connectivity.

This cellphone will be marketed in mid-2019.


3. LG V50 ThinQ 5G

LG is not too visible to enliven the smartphone market in the past year.

And if you want to enliven, LG must really launch a product that hit the market.

This opportunity seems to be utilized by LG by carrying out a new cellphone that supports 5G.

The first cellphone from LG that will support 5G is LG V50 ThinQ.

This phone is only an upgraded version of the previous type, V40, one of which is 5G support.

LG V50 ThinQ uses Snapdragon 855 which is combined with an X50 modem.

LG also complements this phone with a large enough battery of 4,000mAh and a new cooling system that is claimed to be more efficient.


4. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

As one of the big players in the smartphone market, of course Samsung will always be there whenever there is new technology.

To welcome the arrival of 5G technology, Samsung will introduce the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.


5. Oppo 5G Smartphone

As a manufacturer that is growing rapidly, of course Oppo does not want to waste this moment.

Oppo introduces mobile phones that also support 5G connectivity.

This phone will use Snapdragon 855 and X50 5G modem.

This phone is planned to be released in the next few months.

Android 9 Named Pie and It's Nine New Features

TECHNOLOGY-PORTFOLIO.NET - This week, Google finally announced the official nickname for the latest Android P operating system. The letter "P" in its name turns out to be short for "Pie".

The ninth version of the Android operating system is available through updates over-the-air for Google's Pixel series devices.

Other manufacturers participating in the Android P beta program are scheduled to follow suit soon, including Sony, Xiaomi, Global HMD (Nokia), Oppo, Vido, OnePlus, and Essential.

What new features can users find on Android Pie? Consider nine of them below.

1.Smart reply from notification

Google implements a rounded appearance in the Android Pie graphical interface, including in the quick setting and tray notifications.

The visual theme of the design material on Android Pie does add white space and rounded corners. The setting display now also displays a more colorful icon.

For notifications, Android Pie is able to display content such as images from an instant messaging application, following the option to immediately reply to a conversation.

2.Dark mode

In certain circumstances, the dark-colored interface is more comfortable than bright white as usual.

In the previous Android Oreo, Google had time to provide the dark mode option which had to be activated by choosing wallpaper, but the feature was then pulled.

Dark mode is now back on Android Pie. The way to activate it is also easy, that is, simply open the Display option in the Settings menu, then Device theme, then choose between three options, namely automatic (wallpaper based), bright, or dark.

3. Simulation of "bangs"

More and more Android smartphones have a "notch" alias bangs at the top as the front camera and earpiece, while the screen continues to be widened and leaves only a thin frame on the edge of the device.

To accommodate this emerging trend, Android Pie provides a notch simulation facility for developers, so they can see what the application looks like on a smartphone.

The trick is to activate the Developer Mode, then activate the option "Simulate a display with a cutout" in the Drawing section.

4. Editing screenshot

Android Pie still supports how to take screenshots by holding the power and volume down buttons together.

In addition, there is a new feature for screenshot editing. As soon as the screenshot is taken, Android Pie will display the "Edit" button in the screenshot preview.

Editing options include crop, highlight, and drawing. This shortens the steps needed if the user wants to edit the screenshot before sharing it with others.


5. Digital wellbeing

This feature is not implemented by default on Android Pie, but can be obtained through participation in the beta program, provided the user has a Pixel series device.

Digital wellbeing aims to reduce cellphone usage by users, through a special dashboard that displays supporting features.

There is an "app timer" that limits the running time of the application, do not disturb, and "wind down" which automatically activates Night Light and changes the color of the screen to grayscale to remind the user to sleep immediately, if they are still busy looking at the cellphone screen on the bed.

6. Lockdown

There is one new security feature for extra security that is applied on Android Pie, the Lockdown mode that will lock the device, then deactivate the fingerprint scanner and voice unlock, and not display notifications on the lock screen.

The device asks for a default key such as PIN or pattern.

The way to activate it is to open the Security and Location option in the Settings menu, then Lock Screen Preference, and activate Show lockdown.

The option to perform a Lockdown will then be displayed when the user presses the power button.

7. Gesture based navigation

Bored with three default navigation buttons in the style of Android? Google provides an alternative to Android Pie, namely the swiping gesture-based navigation.

Swipe right to run the "back" function, go left to change the open application, up to see the "recent apps" or app drawer.

The small ellipse button (on screen button) in the middle of the screen functions like a physical home button to bring the user back to the home screen.

8. Lock rotation

Some Android users may often be forced to flip through the device because the sudden display of the screen changes from portrait or vice versa, when the device changes orientation.

Different from the previous Android version which only provides "on" and "off" options for automatic rotation, Android Pie can lock the display in a certain orientation.

A special button on the top corner of the screen is used to activate this rotation key.

9. Adaptive battery

The adaptive battery feature uses artificial intelligence (AI) to track user usage patterns, including at any time.

Applications that are often used will get resource and battery priority to run in the background. The goal is none other than to increase power efficiency and save battery life.

To facilitate the user in monitoring, the remaining battery power indicator will be displayed at the bottom of the ambient display (always on display), as previously done by some Android manufacturers on the device.

Specifications and Prices of Samsung Galaxy A10, 3400mAh Battery

Technology-Portfolio.Net - After many leaks appeared about the new smartphone from the Galaxy A series, Samsung finally officially announced the Galaxy A10 in India. This smartphone will be an affordable smartphone from the Galaxy A series, with more specifications derived from the duo of the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50.

The Galaxy A10 comes with a 6.2 inch IPS screen that has Infinity-V bangs and has HD + resolution. For the kitchen, the smartphone is powered by the Samsung Exynos 7884 chipset which is a rare platform even for Samsung smartphones. The device that once carried this platform was the Galaxy J3 V. This chipset has a dual-core Cortex-A73 1.35GHz and six core low-power Cortex-A53 with the same frequency.

If leaked earlier said this smartphone will carry 3GB of RAM, but it turns out that the RAM capacity carried is only 2GB with 32GB of internal storage with an additional microSD slot for storage expansion.

This smartphone carries a single main camera that has 13MP resolution with an aperture of f / 1.9. While for the front camera using a 5MP resolution sensor that is on the bangs. The battery capacity of this smartphone is lower than the two siblings, which is only 3,400mAh. The operating system that is run is Android Pie with the appearance of the One UI interface.

The Samsung Galaxy A10 will be available in Blue, Black and Red around the middle of March this year, along with the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. For the Galaxy A10 itself will be priced at INR 8,490 or around $ 119.68 USD.

Specifications and Prices of Nokia 4.2, Stretch Screen 5.71 Inches and Snapdragon 439

Technology-Portfolio.Net - HMD Global has introduced several smartphones, one of which is Nokia 4.2. Regardless of what the model name suggests, this is not the successor of a particular device. Not only that, even this smartphone is the first Nokia device to use number 4 at the start of the model number. Then whether the specifications possessed by this smartphone are interesting?

First, this smartphone comes with a 5.71-inch wide screen with HD resolution. The screen of this smartphone is TFT type and has a waterdrop style bangs for the front camera. Although the back has used glass material that seems luxurious, unfortunately for this smartphone frame still uses plastic, not metal. But still Nokia 4.2 is still the most premium among the ranks of other budget smartphones owned by Nokia.

For its innards, this smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset that has an octa-core Cortex A53 processor and an Adreno 505 GPU. For memory configurations, smartphones are available in a choice of 2GB and 3GB RAM with 16GB and 32GB of storage which can still be expanded with microSD.

In the photography section, Nokia 4.2 is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of 13MP f / 2.2 plus a 2MP depth sensor and is not left behind supported by PDAF features and flash LEDs. This camera supports night mode, where this mode will stack several images to produce photos with brighter lighting. While for 8MP resolution front camera that can be used to Face Unlock with AI support.

About AI on this cellphone, we must note that Nokia 4.2 has a special Google Assistant button, so if you want to talk to Google's assistant you only need to click one. Nokia 4.2 has white notification lights on the power button, like some other Nokia phones.

This smartphone supports 4G networks, there is FM radio, NFC, and runs Android Pie. Nokia 4.2 will be launched in Black and Pink Sand colors and will be available in April this year. For the price it will sell for $ 169 USD for the 16GB model and $ 199 USD for the 32GB model.

Specifications and Prices Vivo U1, 6.2 Inch Screen

Technology-Portfolio.Net - In addition to focusing on the middle to upper market segments, Vivo also focuses on affordable budget smartphone segments in the Y series in 2018. One of them is Vivo Y95 which visited several countries in Asia. Now the company is launching a budget smartphone but with a different series, the Vivo U1 which offers more memory choices.

Following current market developments, the Vivo U1 carries a 6.2-inch wide screen with HD + resolution and has a water-drop style bangs for selfie cameras. While for its innards, this smartphone relies on Qualcomm's entry-level class chipset, the Snapdragon 439 which is juxtaposed with 3GB of RAM.

Shifting to the photography section, the smartphone is equipped with a main camera dual-camera setup that has a 13MP f / 2.2 module and a 2MP depth field sensor with an f / 2.4 aperture. While for the 8MP selfie camera and has an f / 2.0 aperture and this is a little different from Vivo Y95.

The fingerprint scanner is also on the back, but if you want an alternative option to activate this smartphone, you have a feature called FaceWake, which is the Vivo "Face Unlock" version. Inside the Vivo U1 there is a capacity of 4,030 mAh which can be charged via a micro USB port. This smartphone offers an IP58 certification and has a 3.5mm audio jack. For the operating system that is run is the appearance of the FunTouch OS 4.5 interface based on Android Oreo.

Speaking of prices, there is a choice of memory configuration that you can adjust to the budget you have. For the basic 3GB / 32GB model priced at CNY 799 ($ 119.14 USD), the 3GB / 64GB model is priced at CNY 999 ($ 148.96 USD), and the 4GB / 64GB model is priced at CNY 1,199 ($ 178.78 USD). There are three color choices, namely Starry Night Black, Aurora Blue, and Aurora Red where all become gradients with various purple or blue colors on the bottom side of the panel.