Sony teases ‘new perspective’ for MWC 2019 event

Sony is rumoured to be releasing really tall smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2019. And the company alludes to these new devices in its teaser for its MWC event with the caption: "Embrace a new perspective with #Xperia at #SonyMWC". Now, what this new perspective is, we can't say. The rumoured devices, which are being called Xperia 10 and 10 Plus, are presumed to be mid-range phones with extremely tall 21:9 displays. The former has a 5.9-inch screen, while the latter has 6.5-inch display. Sony will be unveiling its new products at MWC on February 25 at a presentation that starts at 8:45 a.m., Central European Time.

Source: Android Police

Money On The Go - Mobile Banking Grows More Popular

A 2018 study found that 44% of Canadians use their mobile banking apps to make transactions and/or check account balances. With nearly half of the population firmly joining the digital banking revolution, it’s now clear that this technology is here to stay. In recent years, more established financial institutions allow users to transfer money online in a matter of seconds. With money going mobile, newer, more efficient banking technology seems to be on the horizon for consumers. 

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Apple reportedly hoping to launch a 16-inch MacBook Pro

Apple might make a supersized MacBook Pro for professionals or students wanting a maximum sized portable Mac along with a 31-inch 6K monitor. There's a contingent of users who have been desiring both these products and it sounds as if Apple is open to generating more profit via diversified product lines.

Apple used to make a 17-inch MacBook Pro which many users lovingly referred to as the 'cafeteria tray' but a new 16-inch model will likely be thinner, lighter and with a much improved Retina Display. Following industry trends with bezel-less and edge-to-edge panels, Apple could give users 'a 17-inch laptop in a 15 or 16-inch body. This would be an ideal portable for coders,professional photographers, video editors and anyone wanting a big Mac laptop.

Source: Engadget

OnePlus adds Google Duo integration into OxygenOS Phone app

OnePlus has done its best to keep its devices as close to stock Android as possible. One of the newest features the company is introducing is a deeper integration of Google Duo into the Phone app. Google has this integration in the Pixel dialer, but since OnePlus uses its own app, the company decided to add its own take on the feature. As of OxygenOS 9.0.12 on the OnePlus 6T and OxygenOS 9.0.4 on the OnePlus 6, 5, and 5T, there will be a video button visible alongside names in your contacts as well as in the call log. OnePlus 3 and 3T will be getting the feature once the Android Pie update reaches these devices.

The inclusion came about because of the users' request. The company did a survey with OnePlus users in India and found that Google Duo ranked highest in terms of video call quality. The traditional carrier video calling feature will remain available through the option “Contact > Select contact > See all > Choose video call."

Source: Phandroid