"When the device is closed, you have all the benefits of a normal smartphone. If you want a bigger screen, you can simply unfold it to reveal the full 7.3-inch display." Jason Denison, Samsung SVP of Mobile Product Marketing.

Multitasking

This Samsung bendy phone can run up to 3 apps simultaneously which called "Multi Active Window." Having an extra-large screen display could make chatting to some friend in Facebook Messenger while watching a video on Youtube. Or taking notes while you are in a video conference call for a specific meeting.

"No swapping between apps, no closing one app to get to another." Denison said.

Better Gaming Experience

Well, gaming with a large display could make it easier to move, controls and have a better gaming experience. For games like PUBG mobile or Fortnite, you can use the other half for the game app while using the other half for communicating as a chat window with your teammates.

Specifications

There still no lot revelations of specifications of this phone, it did discuss its new look and foldable phone in the annual developer's conference, but it did not go into the specs. There’s only one rumor about the specs for this foldable phone. The resourceful Samsung leaker Ice Universe said that the upcoming smartphone will feature a 7nm processor.

In addition to the 7nm processor, the foldable phone may be a gaming phone. 

Release and Pricing

So when we should expect this bendy masterpiece? Kim Jang-yeol, head of research at Golden Bridge Investment, said that the suggested retail price tag of the Samsung foldable phone, which the brokerage firm expects to be released in the first quarter of next year, could about 2 million won without subsidies from carriers, The Korea Times reports. And it converts over 1,700 US Dollar.

To wrap it up

Upon the release of Samsung's innovation, analysts expect that we will see smartphones manufacturer pursuing this kind of flexible phones.  Mark Hung, Gartner analyst, views these smartphones as a stepping-stone device to wrist-worn devices, including displays embedded directly onto headwear, clothing, and accessories.

"I expect that they'll find more uses in wearable designs," Hung said.

Facebook described it "Watch Videos Together " according to the screenshots posted in twitter by Ananay Arora?. This feature would let its users chat about the video at the same time, though it might be the same as videos from the Facebook platform, but for this feature, it only allowed people who are invited in a group chat.

.@Facebook is testing watch party for @messenger! pic.twitter.com/30Hpuo9Ccp

— Ananay Arora (@ananay_arora) November 14, 2018

A Facebook representative told CNET that the company is "always testing new features in Messenger," and doesn't have anything else to accord for now.  

Watch Party exists on Facebook but could be more attractive as a chat feature in the messenger app.

Facebook Messenger via Pexels

The question that arises here is that “Will 2019 top it?”

Looking at the expected phones that we already see in line to be released or launched, we are quite positive that 2019 will be a total game changer in the case of smartphones. Next year we'll get 5G phones, the first true folding screen model from one of the big names, still more CPU power. And, with any luck, even more, progress in phone cameras.

Here are some of the best smartphones in 2019:

1. Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+
2. Apple iPhone Pro or XI
3. Sony Xperia XZ4
4. Honor View 20
5. Google Pixel 3 Lite & Pixel 3 Lite XL
6. LG folding phone
7. Samsung Galaxy F
8. Xiaomi Mi 9

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+

The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus are rumored to be released in early 2019, almost around February end or maybe in March 2019. The latest set releases predict that this new smartphone is going to have an in-display fingerprint scanner and most probably it is also being updated to have 5 cameras; three back cameras and two front selfie cameras. as one of the most ongoing trends of 2019 is going to be the 5G internet service, we think that this handset would be compatible with the 5G system. 

Apple iPhone Pro or XI

Apple iPhone has no reliable news and, we are not even sure what they are planning to name their new smartphone this year. But what we have in our hands is the fact that this phone is not going to be a 5G handset, we don't even expect great changes in their design but improvement in the technology would truly be appreciated.

Sony Xperia XZ4

This Japanese smartphone manufacturing company is still a struggling company when it comes to the top list of smartphones, hence we are hoping to see great improvements that will pace their way up the list. The Xperia XZ4 is expected to come in March 2019. The OLED feature introduced last year was very much appreciated, so Sony might use that features again this year with no notch this time. Sony will likely move to the Snapdragon 855 to give it the latest powerful hardware, but also move to a triple camera system. 

Honor View 20

This phone is already announced in China. View 20 will have no notch instead offers a "hole punch" selfie camera. This mid-range but the technologically advanced handset is thought to set trends in the smartphone manufacturing world.

Google Pixel 3 Lite & Pixel 3 Lite XL

Google has done a wonderful job in the last year, and this year it is thought that Google is going for the release of the Lite version of Pixel 3. It might have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 or 710 platform at its heart, but pure Android Pie and a more affordable price.

LG folding phone

The last year didn't go really well for LG, but we are still expecting some new things to improve their market value. Foldable phones are going to trend really fast in 2019, paired with the latest technology, the LG folding phone might be a really big hit.

Samsung Galaxy F

Talking about the trend of foldable phones, Samsung would not remain behind from any new trend that is appreciated by its customers. Talking about Samsungs foldable phone, we are not really sure what Samsung is planning on naming it but there are rumors that the phone with the Infinity Flex display might be launched at MWC 2019. There are also rumors that it will cost about $2000/£1400. Wow.

Xiaomi Mi 9

This year Xiaomi provided us with some really amazing designs and technology, we hope that it further improves its level in 2019. We expect a large screen, in-screen fingerprint scanner and, most important for many buyers, a lower price than those of Samsung and Apple, for a comparable phone.

These are some of the best smartphones that we are impatiently waiting for in 2019, let's hope that we are not disappointed.

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The technologically advanced era has seen the rise of diverse phone manufacturers from different corners of the world, producing various phones. One of such phones is the prominent Huawei phone.

Huawei has done an excellent job to be known not only in its country of origin but also extends further to diverse regions. However, there is an issue currently rocking the boat of Huawei heavily.

A few days back, Google suspended Android's hugest phone manufacturers, i.e. Huawei.

The Chinese company has been suspended from receiving Android updates the moment Trump’s administration barred it from going into trades with companies in the United States.

Basically, what this ban implies is that not just Google but other companies in the United States cannot and will no longer be supplying any form of technology to the Chinese company without the approval of the US government.

So many other United States chip manufacturers have informed their employees as well that they will be complying actively to this new order without fail.

In simpler terms, both Google and chipmakers in the United States have suspended access and cut off supplies respectively to the telecoms company located in China.

This comes after the government of the United States under direct orders from the administration of trump added the company to its blacklist.

According to the statement issued by Google on the issue, it stated that it was complying diligently to the executive order issued by President Donald Trump and is, however, reviewing the implications of its ban.

Later on, Google added that its Google Play app, in which the company enables users to easily download applications, along with the security features of its antivirus software known as Google Play protect would continue existing on all Huawei devices.

However, new versions of the Huawei smartphones that will be manufactured outside China would ultimately lose their access to prominent services and applications like:

• Google map
• Google play and;
• The popular Gmail app

In the same vein, Huawei will keep on having easy access to the Android operating system version that is available via the open source license, which is free to everyone that wishes to make use of it.

Nevertheless, Reuters has reported that with the ban that took place on Sunday, Google will eventually stop offering technical support as well as collaboration for Google and Android services.

Effect Of The Ban On Huawei

With the revoke of Huawei’s Android license by Google, a lot of companies in the United States including chipmakers Broadcom and Qualcomm, as well as storage supplier; Western Digital, have all stopped working with Huawei as well.

Should this kneecapping go on for much more longer, the smartphone business of Huawei will not only be messed up outside China, but there is also likely to be a vast range of consequences than most people realize.

Meanwhile, everyone should note that a Google play alternative will not be the best bet as it will not be enough. There is no easy way to take the current situation Huawei has found itself in; it is really bad.

Even more, Google has not only essentially cut Huawei off from having quick access to its latest Android builds, but it is also no longer enabling the Chinese company to load its Google play store and other services on Huawei devices.

In China itself, this ban is not much of an issue because Google and its services have already been banned earlier, and Huawei devices make use of optional apps from their own companies like Tencent and Baidu.

But, outside China, history has revealed over time that it is practically impossible for mobile phone makers to succeed effectively without having any access to Google’s services or Google play.

This is evident in already dead phone platforms such as:

• Blackberry 10
• Amazon's FireOS
• Windows 10 mobile, etc

All these phones failed as a result of not having any access to a huge app ecosystem. Excluding those who reside in China, as the country may probably be on another planet when it comes down to app ecosystems, who would actually purchase a Huawei phone that cannot access vital services like:

• Google map
• YouTube
• Google Drive
• Gmail, and so on

Who would actually buy a phone that has no means of installing popular social media apps like Youtube or Instagram? There are so many people that will not.

What Happens To The Current Users Of Huawei

According to Google, current owners of Huawei phones will be able to retain their access to its play store and will continue to be capable of updating their applications. However, the huge stuff is written out of their near future centers on new Android OS updates.

In order to get those once again, phone owners of Huawei, as well as fans, will need to be hopeful for a resolution in the United States-China issue that has actually been the trigger for the latest blacklisting of the company by Trump’s administration.

Huawei's Response

Freshly out of its current sledgehammer blow of having Google revoke its Android license as a result of the demands made by the United States government, Huawei has made its first response although limited

It is limited because it left room for more questions than answering them. The statement they made was emailed directly to The Verge. Huawei stated its fascinating contributions to the growth of Android internationally.

This growth saw the Chinese company’s Android phone sales grow by double digits while every other top smartphone vendors were either stagnant or shrinking.

In its statement, Huawei reassured the current users of the brand and its subsidiary brand: Honor phones that it will continue to receive after-sales service as well as security updates.

This promise will also be covering phones that have already been shipped and those in stock at diverse stores universally, however, no extra promises were made beyond this.

To Wrap It Up

As a solution, Huawei actually embarked on preparations earlier in case of an event that will make them lose access to software from companies in the United States such as Microsoft and Google.

Also, the company has been creating an in-house operating system as an alternative to the prominent Android. This may actually be what they were hinting on in their statement that read that they will keep on building a secure and sustainable software community.  The critical word remains “sustainable.”

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Most of the times we find ourselves, comparing the camera quality of other phones with that of an iPhone.

The reason is that iPhones are no well built to do a professional video even. All the bloggers we see don’t own professional equipment to record all those beautiful and professional videos, you don’t need all of that too if you own an iPhone. 

The key is to do right with what you have and avoid some very basic mistakes that anyone would easily make. If you are sure to avoid these problems, a clean and crisp video will surely come out.

Here are 3 mistakes to avoid in iPhone videography

Audio above all

We all know how annoying it is when the video isn’t in sync with the audio or its simply not of good quality. No matter how good the video is direction wise, if it doesn’t have good audio then all of it will be of no use.

This is why it's important to have crisp and clear audio in your video which can be done by adding some simple external equipment.

There are microphones available for iPhones which help you record the audio with ease. There is a whole bunch of them for you to choose from based on your requirement and use. If you are into YouTube videos and do that occasionally then these mics will be a really good investment for you.

There are various types of mics, like lavalier, X-Y type, and condenser mics. All these differ based on their use and how you will be using them to do good research on what is perfect for your profession and you will have the right answer.

Don’t forget lights

No matter how good the camera of an iPhone gets or how many features it has for night photography, there will still be certain limitations to the use of an iPhone camera in the dark.To capture a good video, you always need that perfect lighting and we all know what wonders can lights do on their own. Most people forget about lighting thinking what’s there on the camera is enough.

A good videographer surely knows the difference that is there. It is good to have external lighting equipment which helps you reimburse for the lack of light in the natural environment. If you are shooting outdoors, you will most probably get the right lighting if you have the right spot for your video.

As for indoors where you don’t get the adequate light, there are circular lights available and even ones that clip onto your iPhones. You can easily compensate for the lack of lighting this way. If you want to further enhance the lighting in your video, you can look at some videography tips that focus mainly on lighting.

Photography rules still apply

A lot of people forget the basic rules like the rule of thirds when making a video but follow them while clicking pictures. No matter which camera you work with, an iPhone or a DSLR, basic rules will always help you sail through easily. 

The benefit of following these photography rules is that guide you towards better framing and composition. Many videographers themselves make this very common mistake and end up with very different results than what they could have achieved.

It is not just the DSLR where these guidelines will help you get a better video, even on iPhone you can use the same and achieve commendable results. Most of the videos today are made on iPhones because those smartphones can do it. 

It's good to always go through these guidelines when you are developing the frames of your video. A simple rule of thirds will shift your entire composition from good to great. Using a grid to figure that out is the most helpful tip one can get.

Conclusion:

It is always better to keep the mistakes you might make in mid. This way you won’t end up making the same mistakes and achieve results and videos that are worth applauding. We live in a world where everyone is watching every single detail of what we do each day. 

In the same world, it is important that we look at things with the same detail and avoid making basic mistakes. Most professional videographers know what a basic camera can also do if used rightfully.

Who doesn’t want to snap “peng” pictures really and post all over social media platforms? Nonetheless, after megapixels have run their very own rat race, OEMs are out to give all others a run for their money.

What OEMs are doing is that they have resorted to making use of diverse camera sensors to market much more better camera qualities than what we have ever seen before.

Also, this trend is topping the charts so much that chipset developers have embarked on the journey of modifying their ISPs with extra interface ports in a bid to allow OEMs to put in additional camera sensors.

However, the question some people ask has to do with the actual need for these triple camera phones.

Although we have diverse triple rear camera phones available at our disposal, do we actually need them? Do the phones actually make use of them to improve our photography experience?

This is why we will be taking a swift look at some of the benefits of multiple camera sensors.

Benefits Of Triple Camera Sensors

Some of the benefits of these fantastic triple camera sensors include:

• It aptly merges diverse facets of photography. This was only possible years back by making use of diverse lenses on DSLRs.
• The power of computational photography through artificial intelligence and software processing can practically synergize all of the needed output
• Users can enjoy much better zoom at very long focal lengths without any need for digital scaling and cropping.
• The manufacturers can merge feed from diverse sensors, and this will result in not just a better but also dynamic range.
• The utilization of diverse cameras can successfully drive all other prominent features such as portrait bokeh effect and even low light photography

All of these benefits are undoubtedly exciting though there are things to be considered. The manufacturers will have to put in diverse cameras without any size or bulk addition to the phone. Who doesn’t love thin phones?

List of Best Smartphones with Triple Camera System

Some of the triple rear camera phones that you can purchase include:

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Source: Samsung.com

As the Galaxy flagship of Samsung smartphone devices, the S10+ successfully packs about 12MP plus 12MP plus 16MP triple rear installation. As expected, its telephoto depth sensors, as well as its wide-angle shooter, carry out their job perfectly. However, this phone lacks night mode, although it is handled surprisingly well by its image processing.

Furthermore, its metering has been enhanced, its AI optimizer oversaturates its clicks plus it makes use of really pleasant portraits.

We will have to add that the S10+ camera actively backs up HDR10 video capture and users can successfully shoot clips at a resolution of 3840x1080 at 60fps. Not to forget, there is an Instagram mode that users can use to shoot and share their images straight to Instagram.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Source: Apple.com

Now, this is one phone you want to get your hands on. Released on September 2019, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the first iPhone to come with a triple camera system.

The triple rear camera consists of a 12-megapixel wide camera with optical image stabilization and f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel 2x-telephoto camera also with optical image stabilization but this time with f/2.0 aperture, and finally, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a 12—degree field of view and f/2.4 aperture.

This phone’s triple cameras also come with a night mode feature that kicks in automatically when the camera detects that there’s not enough light. Awesome, isn’t it.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Source: TheRigas.com

What you should bear in mind is that the Huawei mate 20 Pro has an exact triple camera system with the Leica optics and, it is ignited by Huawei's recent 7nm Kirin 980 chipset.

Although its 40MP primary sensor and the 8MP secondary sensor have been built to remain the exact way, its 20MP monochrome sensor on the other has been displaced by an ultra-wide-angle shooter 20MP.

Also, its camera system is quite impressive, and it can target objects that are about 2.5cm away.

OnePlus 7 Pro

Source: OnePlus.com

It has been stated that OnePlus gave so many smartphones a run for their money when they came out blazing with their 7 Pro. It is very apparent in their triple camera upgrade situated at the back.

Its primary 48MP camera has a Sony IMX586 sensor with apertures of f/1.6. Also, it is supported by OIS and EIS, respectively. Something else that will intrigue you is its 8MP telephoto sensor that can be zoomed thrice.

Lastly, it makes use of a 16MP super-wide sensor which stretches to about 117 degrees. At the front camera, you will find a 16MP 25mm wide shooter which is supported by EIS.

Redmi K20 Pro

Source: Mi.com

Redmi joined the triple camera bandwagon when it released its quasi-flagship k20 Pro. Additionally, it packs up a 48MP main shooter that comes with an aperture of f/1.8 which is coupled with an amazing 8MP telephoto sensor.

Also, it comes with a 13MP ultra-wide snapper, and its selfie camera comes with a 20MP sensor that resides in a motorized pop-up module. You do not have to wonder as Redmi K20 Pro has a 48MP camera mode.

Additionally, the smartphone comes with a snapdragon 855 processor and an in-display fingerprint scanner plus a battery of 4000mAh.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition

Source: Mentitude.com

Just like its name suggests already, this phone that manages to turn heads belongs to Oppo and it comes with a periscope style telephoto lens that facilitates 10x hybrid optical zoom and a 13MP sensor.

Also, this phone is a part of a panel which comprises of 48MP primary rear sensor from Sony IMX586 sensor that is paired with LED flash and an 8MP ultra-wide lens that can turn 120 degrees.

Furthermore, it comes attached with a side lifting pop-up camera for selfies at its top, which makes the phone looks pretty cool. Oppo Reno 10x backs up 4k capture at about 6ofps using OIS, 3D surround audio and an audio zoom recording.

Samsung Galaxy A80

Source: Indiashopps.com

First and foremost, the Samsung Galaxy A80 actually lacks a notch or basically a home for its front camera as a result of its latest mechanism that rotates its camera.

Its camera panel has a main 48MP sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and of course, a 3D depth sensor.

What these triplets do is that they serve as not just the front but also the rear camera. And, whenever you wish to click on your selfies, the camera module attractively slides upwards and rotates.

Vivo V15 Pro

Source: Revu.com.ph

This amazing smartphone device actively packs up a 48MP plus 8MP and a 5 MP triple rear camera which has autofocus in its rear. Its primary sensor makes use of pixel binning to generate a 12MP optimum output.

It makes use of the same practice, which is followed by its front camera's 32MP sensor which builds photos of 8MP. Nonetheless, you will still be able to capture clicks at the maximum pixel count.

Note that, the primary sensors at both its front and back bears the same image sensors as Samsung. Additionally, you get to have a night mode, portrait mode, AR stickers, AI improvements, and so many other lovable quirks.

Xiaomi Mi 9

Source: TechTudo.com.br

Actively shipping with high-grade flagship features as well as cameras, you will discover a triple shooter that has been mounted vertically on this smartphone device. Its primary camera is a 48MP Sony IMX586 camera.

It makes use of the pixel binning technology to generate about 12MP shots. As for the rest, you have a 16MP secondary ultra-wide sensor as well as a telephone lens that comes with a 12MP sensor for optical zooms of 2x.

LG V50 ThinQ

Source: Outlettec.com

If you never knew, now you have an idea that LG actually manufactures adorable smartphones as its V50 ThinQ comes with a triple camera setup that entails 12MP plus 13MP plus 16MP camera sensors.

Its primary rear camera has the 12MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.5 and its second camera, which is a 16MP sensor comes with a 107-degree view. As for the third 12MP camera sensors, it practically adds depth to all your pictures and gives a zoom of 2x.

Bear in mind that, LG has successfully customized a new software which will be introducing the new triple preview feature. What this does is to show you a live preview from all the three cameras simultaneously.

To Wrap It Up

If you are searching for the best triple camera phone to purchase, here is an exciting list to read through.

Featured image via Apple's iPhone 11 Pro