In this week’s tech roundup, Nothing’s CEO, Carl Pei, revealed the Power (1) charger, a multi-device concept that never reached production, bearing design similarities to the Nothing Ear (2). In the meantime, Xiaomi displayed its Xiaomi 14 series, a line of high-end phones with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, along with their new, more effective HyperOS.
Speaking of Snapdragon, Qualcomm debuted its latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, promising significant enhancements in AI processing and energy usage. Vivo’s X100 series is rumored to be the world’s first with LPDDR5T RAM. And finally, OnePlus 12 has been confirmed to harness the power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
More tech news from last week down below.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has released a video that highlights the shortcomings of the Nothing Power (1) model which did not transit into a production model. The Nothing Power (1) was a charger and power bank that was supposed to simultaneously charge multiple devices. The Nothing Power (1) bears a close semblance in transparent design to the Nothing Ear (2).
Redmi K70 series to offer great price / performance ratio, November launch officially hinted
Last week, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro flagship phones in China. These are premium flagship phones from the brand with a starting price of 3,999 Yuan (~$546). Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has also confirmed that it will soon be launching the Redmi K70 series in China. New developments show that it may debut in November.
Xiaomi 14 Is A Compact Flagship With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 And Leica Cameras
Xiaomi held an event in China last week where it announced smartphones, a smartwatch, a smart TV, and more devices. The brand took the wraps off of its next-generation Xiaomi 14 series consisting of a standard and pro model. The latest flagship offerings arrive as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi 13 devices. They pack notable upgrades over their predecessors.
Vivo X100 series will be the world’s first to feature LPDDR5T RAM: Tipster
Vivo is set to launch its next generation of flagship smartphones in its home market of China soon. The Vivo X100 series will feature top notch specs and features. But ahead of its announcement, a leak has claimed that the lineup will be the first in the world to feature LPDDR5T RAM.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip officially unveiled: Here’s what’s new
Qualcomm has revealed its latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. This new chip is built on a 4nm node and is designed to enhance the speed and efficiency of high-end smartphones, boasting a 30% increase in processing power and 25% better energy utilization compared to its predecessor. The standout feature is the Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which is now almost 98% faster and offers a 40% boost in performance-per-watt for continuous AI tasks.
OnePlus 12 is officially confirmed to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm officially announced its latest generation of flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Soon after the unveiling, various smartphone brands announced that their premium phones would feature this top notch chipset. One of these brands includes OnePlus, with their OnePlus 12 confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform.
Xiaomi launches HyperOS with a smaller size, AI features, and performance improvements
Xiaomi has now announced a new operating system called HyperOS, which is essentially the death knell for MIUI. HyperOS is said to have the smallest firmware size in the industry, as well as security, performance, and multitasking improvements.
Full roadmap, supported devices are here.
OnePlus And Realme Reportedly Set to Exit The Television Market In India
In major news, OnePlus and Realme, the two BBK-owned brands are reportedly exiting the television market in India as per Times of India citing an anonymous source. Those two companies forayed into the country’s TV segment back in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Both OnePlus and Realme enjoyed success and growth due to competitive pricing and premium features that helped them challenge established brands like LG, Samsung, Sony, etc. Hence their exit (although unofficial) comes as a sudden surprise.
Windows Users Get Access to Over 3,000 New Free Games with Play Games PC
Microsoft’s Windows 11 introduced Android app functionality, expanding gaming support. Google’s Play Games PC store now offers over 3,000 Android games for Windows PCs, including popular titles like Asphalt 9: Legends. Major game publishers like Activision Blizzard, EA, and Konami are partnering with the service.
Nintendo patents a 3DS-like foldable, dual-screen device that splits for multiplayer use
Nintendo has filed a patent for a new dual-screen folding device reminiscent of the 3DS handheld console. This device can open and close like the 3DS and can split into two separate units for multiplayer gaming with wireless communication. This patent has sparked discussions among gaming enthusiasts and industry observers about Nintendo’s potential future plans.
Samsung Galaxy S24 reportedly enters production, expected to launch in January 2024
Samsung‘s Galaxy S24 series, which includes the standard Galaxy S24, the S24+, and the S24 Ultra, is rumored to be entering production, with a potential launch date speculated for January 2024.
