South Korean company LG has silently unveiled its latest entry-level smartphone, the LG K42, in the Dominican Republic y ...

South Korean company LG has silently unveiled its latest entry-level smartphone, the LG K42, in the Dominican Republic yesterday. Compared to other Smartphones in the same price bracket, the K42 comes with improved aesthetics and better specifications.

Design and Display
On top of sporting the typical 2020 rectangular camera bump on the back, the LG K42 comes with a grippy wave pattern on its back due to anti-scratch UV coating.
The smartphone measures 165 x 76.7 x 8.4mm and comes with MIL-STD-810G certification. Hence, it can withstand extreme environmental conditions. LG K42 is built around a 6.6-inch display with 720 x 1600 resolution and a tall aspect ratio.

Internals and Storage
As for the innards, the handset is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 Chipset with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. There is a microSD card slot onboard for more storage.

It boots on LG UX based Android 10 OS and is equipped with a dedicated button for Google Assistant, 3D Sound Engine, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Cameras
LG K42 comes with a quad-sensor rear camera setup with a 13 MP main camera, a 5 MP super-wide lens, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro shooter. For selfies, it comes with an 8 MP front-facing camera.

Battery and Pricing
The whole package is fueled by a 4000 mAh battery.

Details regarding the availability and pricing and still under wraps.

Specifications
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P22
OS: Android 10.0; LG UX
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Nokia’s first 5G phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G that was announced nearly half a year ago is finally launching tomorrow in the ...

Nokia’s first 5G phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G that was announced nearly half a year ago is finally launching tomorrow in the US and a handful of other regions as well.

Other than that, the Finnish phone maker has also unveiled two new entry-level Smartphones dubbed the Nokia 3.4 and 2.4 which start at only €120.
The two smartphones are completely different in terms of design. While the Nokia 3.4 has a cornered punch-hole camera and a circular primary camera on the back, the Nokia 2.4 has a classic notch and a vertical primary camera array similar to older Nokia phones. Another difference is that Nokia 2.4 has larger bezels compared to Nokia 3.4.

The LCD panel on the Nokia 3.4 measures 6.39-inches and has an HD+ resolution. Both phones have their fingerprint sensors on the back.
The Nokia 2.4, on the other hand, has a bigger 6.5” LCD with 720p resolution, making its screen bigger than both of its predecessors.

Internals and Storage
The Nokia 2.4 features the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, which is almost the same as its predecessor, but now has more cores. This is paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage alongside a dedicated microSD card slot.

Nokia 3.4 bumps it up a bit with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage options and the Snapdragon 460 SoC. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

Both phones will boot stock Android 10 out of the box but will be ready to upgrade to Android 11.

Cameras
The two handsets have similar primary camera specifications. The Nokia 2.4 has a 13MP main sensor and a
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According to Saudi authorities, Umrah services which were suspended nine months ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be ...

According to Saudi authorities, Umrah services which were suspended nine months ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic will be lifted in three phases. The gradual restoration of the services will prioritize the health of the public and strict precautions will be ensured.

Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammed Saleh Benten said, “The temporary suspension of Umrah pilgrimage and visits to the two holy mosques will be lifted in a phased manner.”
Mohammed Saleh says that the utmost priority is the health of the public and his ministry is developing a three-stage plan to normalize the situation and restore the services.

Only Saudi nationals will be allowed to take part in the Umrah services in the first phase. The services will not be offered at full capacity rather only 40 percent of the capacity will be utilized. The capacity will be increased to 75 percent in the second phase. Services will be fully restored in the third phase as pilgrims from all over the world will be allowed to take part.
Minister Benten said that the latest technology and technical solutions will be used during all the phases and this will also enable them to improve the services across the globe.

He said, “The gradual resumption of Umrah and visits to the holy sites will rely on technical solutions that enable companies providing Umrah services to further improve their services as well as to promote themselves locally and globally.”

The latest advancements include providing services to the pilgrims through an el ...