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Nokia 9 PureView Video Leaks: The Device Would Boast 5 Cameras On Its Back

There it seems to be a battle between Android smartphones manufacturers on how many cameras they can install on the back of the devices. At the moment, Huawei, LG, and Samsung, among others, are the leaders with three-camera setups on their devices’ backs. Reportedly, HMD Global wants to take everybody by storm with Nokia 9 PureView which would boast no less than 5 cameras on its back, according to a video that leaked online.

Nokia 9 PureView video leaked online via MySmartPrice revealed that the upcoming HMD’s flagship smartphone would come out with a circular five-camera array on its back for taking better pics in low-light conditions by combining the five using multishot HDR and the images from all the shots taken.

Besides, Nokia 9 PureView would be a new milestone for HMD Global and Nokia brand since the company has reclaimed the trademark from Microsoft only a few months ago, in August 2018.

Nokia 9 PureView Would Boast 5 Cameras on Its Back

As revealed in the Nokia 9 PureView video, the upcoming device would come out with a design similar to the 2019 Nokia 8 Sirocco. Also, it would boast 6 Gb RAM and  128GB of internal storage. Besides, Nokia 9 PureView would come with a 2K PureDisplay of 6 inches, Snapdragon 845 and Android 9 Pie, Android One version.

Nokia 9 PureView would also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and Qi wireless charging. As for the cameras, Nokia 9 PureView would boast 5 cameras on its back but, instead of using Nokia’s camera app, the upcoming flagship smartphone would use the Android camera application, according to the video leaked online.

According to some recent rumors, Nokia 9 PureView would be announced in late-January, one month before Mobile World Congress in 2019. To see the design of the upcoming Nokia 9 PureView and how it would look like with 5 cameras on its back, below you can watch the video leaked via MySmartPrice.

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Sony To Launch A New Face ID System in 2019

Facial recognition would become more popular than fingerprint sensors, setting a new trend in 2019. But that would only happen if the facial recognition systems would work fast, reliable, and would be more secure. Now, Sony is working on a new Face ID system and plans to launch it in 2019.

Since iPhone X rolled out on the market, Apple has made its FaceID accessible for the masses as a much more straightforward and fast alternative to the fingerprint sensor. Now, Apple is using its facial recognition system in the latest devices, including the new iPad Pro, as a substitute for the fingerprint reader.

Also, some Android smartphones manufacturers launched devices with face recognition systems to allow users to unlock their devices much more comfortable and faster than with the fingerprint sensor. However, currently, many producers rely on either complex face ID systems or on 2D face recognition as an alternative to fingerprint readers which are still installed.

Sony To Launch A New Face ID System in 2019

The Face ID alternatives on Android smartphones, as well as Apple’s original FaceID system, are not convincing users. Accordingly, there is the need for a better, improved, and more reliable Face ID system. And, reportedly, Sony is working on a new, more complex facial recognition system, and the company plans to launch it in 2019.

While Android and Apple’s facial ID systems rely mostly on “structured light” systems, which is not as accurate and reliable as the manufacturers would want us to believe, Sony’s new Face ID system would work with pulsating lasers. Sony’s facial recognition would use light emitters to recreate a 3D map of the subject’s face. It would, therefore, be much faster and more precise than the current FaceID-like alternatives.

According to recent reports, the new Sony face ID system would come out in the second half of 2019, but we have no information about which devices would boast this improved facial recognition system. It could also be adopted by Apple for its upcoming FaceID 2.0.

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Mint Browser by Xiaomi Is An Excellent Alternative To Google Chrome on Android

The majority of Android smartphones come with Chrome pre-installed, and many of us don’t bother thinking about another Internet browser since Google’s one is offering everything we need for stable, fast and secure browsing. Even though Chrome is indeed a great Internet browser, Mint Browser, developed by Xiaomi, is an excellent alternative to Google Chrome on Android. Mint Browser is a light application and a fast, ad-free browser with some handy features, as well.

Mint Browser by Xiaomi Boast A Few Cool Features

Among the most significant features of Mint Browser, there is data compression function, disabling cookies and Javascript, blocking popups, configuring your user agent, and changing the way the browser interacts with multi-window, as reported by XDA-Developers.

Also, Mint Browser boasts many customization options for a “Lite” app, so it’s an excellent Internet browser for low- and mid-range devices. However, flagship smartphones owner can also use it if they want a fast and light app to navigate the world wide web.

Here are some essential features Mint Browser boast, according to the official description of the app:

  • Tiny Size: Low storage requirements and breakneck launch speed bring you online faster than ever before.
  • User-friendly Design: Our browser has no dusty corners. Find everything you need right when you need it.
  • Voice search: Multitask with your hands waving free!
  • Full-featured UI: Incognito & Reading modes, mobile data saving options, and more.

Mint Browser 1.3.1 Is Now Available On Google Play Store

Even though it’s dubbed 1.3.1, this is practically among the first versions of Mint Browser. It is called Mint Browser – Lite, Fast Web, Safe, AdFree on the Google Play Store, and should not be confused with MINT Browser – Secure & Fast, developed by BetaTap, and which is also an Internet browser, but one focused on privacy and incognito browsing.

Mint Browser by Xiaomi is, therefore, available for download on the Google Play Store, and it is a lite, fast, ad-free, and reliable Internet browser, mostly suitable for low- and mid-range devices with Android 4.4 or higher.

Although it is a new app, more than 100,000 users already installed it on Google Play Store, while about 2,000 people rated it with 4.4 stars out of 5, which is slightly better than other popular Internet browsers on the official Android app store.

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New Xbox One Console To Come Out In 2019, Reportedly

I know, many of us are already dreaming about the next-generation consoles, Xbox Scarlett (Xbox Two or whatever Microsoft would name it) and PlayStation 5 from Sony, but recent rumors said that Microsoft is preparing a big surprise for the fans in 2019. Reportedly, based on some suggestions, a new Xbox One console would come out in 2019.

While Sony prepares for a new busy year full of announcements, hopefully about PlayStation 5, and new PS4 updates, Microsoft is also working on something big for the Xbox fans. According to some rumors that rolled out online recently, the famous software developer, Microsoft, is working on a new Xbox One variant.

Currently, Sony has won the battle with Microsoft regarding the current-gen consoles, with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro scoring more sales than Xbox One and Xbox One X. So, reportedly, Microsoft is not going to give up without fighting before the release of the next-gen consoles.

Reportedly, A New Xbox One Console Would Come Out In 2019

According to some new information regarding PS4, a new game would come out on Sony’s console, exclusively, so the battle between Microsoft and Sony is still active, although we’re moving closer and closer towards the next generation of video games consoles. More specifically, a Bloodborne sequel might roll out exclusively for PlayStation 4, and that would be a massive kick in Xbox’s butt.

Reportedly, Microsoft might tackle any of the Sony’s move in 2019 with the release of a new Xbox One console. According to the rumors, that Xbox One 2019 model would be the one without a disc drive so that it would provide a digital-only experience. Also, it might come with new features and enhanced configuration.

In other news, Xbox Scarlett (or Xbox Two) might also be announced in 2019, while the deployment of the next-gen consoles, including the Sony’s PlayStation 5, might happen in 2020, according to many analysts of the industry.

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Android Messages Fights Spam With A New Feature

It’s challenging to stay away from spam. We have spammy emails, WhatsApp messages, Facebook spam, and so on. Also, lately, SMS spam is another common issue that annoys everyone. While the majority of the modern Android smartphones come with the option to block spam messages, Google thinks differently and fights spam with a new feature in its Android Messages app.

As reported by Android Police, the new spam-protection feature in Android Messages is server-sided, meaning that users don’t need to update the app to a newer version. However, the so-called Spam Protection function is not yet available to all users of the Android Messages app, and it seems that it rolls out slowly to the devices running the application around the world.

At the moment, some users got the new feature, while others are still waiting to get it. From those who already have the new Spam Protection, we’ve learned that it comes as a popup notification.

Android Messages Fights Spam With A New Feature Called “Spam Protection”

The popup notification users receive when the so-called Spam Protection function hits the devices asks the users to either enable it or keep it off. However, it will always be available for anyone to reach in the Settings section of the Android Messages app, so you can turn it on/off whenever you want.

However, it seems that the feature sends some information back to Google, such as the numbers behind incoming messages, but not the content of the SMS or other data that could identify senders personally.

Since Google did not offer any explanation how Spam Protection feature works, we guess that the giant Internet company is going to use the famous machine-learning algorithms to spot messages that could be suspect. Also, with the addition of this new function, Google proves its commitment to improving Android Messages, the company’s SMS app, and RCS messaging protocol.

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