Chinese electronics giant TCL first announced the RayNeo X2 AR glasses at CES 2023 in January. Ordinarily, many would have thought the AR glasses were just a concept product that may not hit store shelves. However, the company has launched the RayNeo X2 in its home market of China where it is now available to pre-order.
The RayNeo X2 features a pair of Micro-LED displays with impressive specifications, including a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and an outstanding contrast ratio of 100,000:1. Each display operates at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels per eye, offering a 25-degree field of view (FoV) with 32 pixels per degree (PPD). Powering these impressive features is the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 platform, supported by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The device is equipped with a 590 mAh battery that can provide up to 3 hours of continuous usage.
In terms of design, the AR glasses are lightweight, tipping the scales at just 119 grams. They also include a 16 MP front-facing camera capable of capturing 1080p video at 30 FPS. For audio, the RayNeo X2 combines stereo speakers with three microphones, ensuring high-quality audio transmission.
Pricing & Availability
As for the price, the TCL Rayneo X2 AR glasses carry a retail price tag of 4,499 Yuan (approximately $617) in China. The smart glasses are expected to eventually make it to other markets. Already, it is listed on TCL’s US website which is an indication that the product will be available in other markets outside China. t
Vivo is already set to unveil the flagship X100 series by the end of the year. Rumors and leaks have been circulating about the upcoming offerings consistently revealing various details including battery, processor, charging speed, and more. Now ahead of the launch, the Vivo X100 has bagged 3C certification in China confirming its charging details. Read on to know more below.
Vivo X100 appears on 3C
The Vivo X100 is listed on 3C certification website with model number V2309A. Meanwhile, the charging adapters have model numbers V12060L0A0-CN / V12060LIH0-CN1 / V12060LIA0-CN / V12060LIH1-CN indicating that the phone may ship with any one of those. All the adapters support up to 120W fast charging thus confirming the charging speed on the standard X100. However, like its predecessor, the upcoming offering will miss out on wireless charging.
Apart from the 3C certification, a new leak by Digital Chat Station which is now deleted revealed that the Vivo X100 may be announced in two variants – one with a curved display, a 5,400mAh battery with support for 100W charging and another model with a flat OLED display, a smaller battery, and 120W charging.
Meanwhile, as per past reports, the Vivo X100 Pro is tipped to be backed by a 5,100mAh battery with support for 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. On the other hand, the X100 Pro+ will reportedly have a 5,400mAh cell with support for 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The Vivo X100 is expected to debut in the third week of November.
At its annual hardware event held last month, Microsoft announced a host of Surface devices. Now the Redmondo-based company has brought the Surface Laptop Go 3 to the Indian market. It arrives as the successor to last year’s Surface Laptop Go 2. The Surface Laptop Go is the lightest and most portable Surface offering from the company. Read on to know more about the latest edition below.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 specifications and features
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a 12.4-inch display bearing a resolution of 1,536 x 1,024 pixels. It offers touchscreen functionality along with 330 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass protection. On the audio front, the laptop is equipped with Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio premium and dual far-field studio mics. There is a 720p front-facing camera. The Surface Laptop Go 3 features a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button with Windows Hello authentication.
Under the hood, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is equipped with a 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor paired with Intel Iris Xe GPU onboard. It packs up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD. The device is powered by a 40Wh battery cell that is claimed to offer 15 hours of usage. Software-wise, it runs on Windows 11 OS with the company’s AI companion called Microsoft Copilot.
Connectivity options on the Surface Laptop Go 3 include a USB-C port, USB-A port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi-6, Bluetooth 5.1, and a Surface Connect port.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 price in India
Under the Surface Laptop Go 3 series, the pricing for various configurations is as follows:
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD: Priced at Rs. 82,135 for the Surface for Business users only
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD: Priced at Rs. 98,562 for the Surface for Business, and Rs. 80,999 for the Surface for Consumer.
Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD: Priced at Rs. 117,817 for the Surface for Business, and Rs. 1,00,999 for the Surface for Consumer.
Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: Priced at Rs. 133,884 for the Surface for Business users only
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 comes in platinum color only. The laptop is available for pre-orders starting today with sales commencing November 9 from Reliance Digital, Croma, Amazon, and Vijay Sales. Those who pre-book will be eligible for exclusive promotions including a complimentary Marshall Major IV Wireless Headset and a 1-month free subscription for Microsoft 365 and PC Game Pass.
Oppo is apparently working on a new smartphone model from its popular A series. The new device in question is the Oppo A59 5G, which was recently spotted in a couple of certification platforms. This means that its launch could be near.
Oppo A59 5G Spotted on Bluetooth SIG and BIS
The Chinese tech giant’s upcoming A59 5G model had recently surfaced on the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and the Bluetooth SIG certification platform. On the former, the A59 can be seen carrying the model number CPH2617. The BIS listing basically confirms that the smartphone will be launching in the Indian market in the near future.
On the other hand, this model number was also reflected on the Bluetooth SIG certification as well. The online database confirms that the Bluetooth 5.3 version. Unfortunately, neither of the two platforms has revealed any finer details regarding this device. So its design, specifications, pricing, or launch details are still at large. But we can assume that it will feature upgrades over its predecessor, the A58 5G model.
The Oppo A58 5G sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, and HD+ resolution. Under the hood, it features a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC that is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The rear packs a 50-megapixel dual camera setup, while the front houses an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this device, which also supports 33W fast charging. So there are likely some upgrades in specs and slight updates in design.
Apple is one of the world’s largest technology companies, with a user base reaching hundreds of millions. This means even the company’s services have their own economy. For instance, the App Store is a billion-dollar revenue source that hosts numerous companies and individual developers. However, as Spider-Man fans would remember, “With great power comes great responsibility,” and the tech giant seems to be facing some issues with the responsibility aspect. According to recent reports, Apple has dismissed several members of its App Store team in China due to “business misconduct” and “sexual assault.” Here are the details…
Apple Investigates App Store Team for Business Misconduct and Sexual Assault Allegations
We closely follow technology companies, which operate in many different countries around the world and consist of vast teams and departments. Therefore, although it’s unfortunate, scandals sometimes emerge. For instance, we recently reported the arrest of Vivo’s regional CFO in India, along with other executives, due to a $120 million money laundering case. Now, it has come to light that Apple has fired multiple App Store employees after an investigation revealed business misconduct and allegations of sexual assault.
Based on the information provided, Apple conducted a year-long internal investigation that revealed various misdeeds. These included improper contact with mobile game developers, sexual assault, and more. The company first became aware of the issue during an internal audit in 2022 and has since conducted a thorough investigation. More than half a dozen staff members from the App Store business team in China were implicated in this investigation. However, only five of them were dismissed over this period.
Unfortunately, the specific nature of the business misconduct is unclear. However, one of the issues involves bending the rules of the App Store. The individuals under investigation help developers get their apps approved for listing in the store, offer advice on how to increase app revenue, and decide which apps to feature on the App Store’s main home pages. Although at first glance this may not seem too bad, listing an app without proper scrutiny and boosting it with various information appears to have led to unfair competition.
Of course, this wasn’t the only instance where ethical lines were crossed. It was reported that Apple employees accepted “complimentary meals and nightclub outings from these parties,” in return for potential exposure and editorial promotion in the App Store. However, it’s important to emphasize that none of the individuals involved in the investigation had the power to directly approve or reject apps from the App Store. Yet, some of the dismissed employees had roles that could influence decisions. I’m sure you’ve also thought about how easily certain things can be done from the inside at your workplace. The situation here is no different.
Apple has stringent rules regarding certain communications. For instance, App Store review and editorial staff are not permitted to meet with developers unless they have prior approval. While those in “developer relations and business management” can meet with developers, they must not accept expensive gifts or meals. If you think what I’ve mentioned so far is bad, a report revealed that Apple dismissed an App Store employee last year over allegations of sexual assault on another employee.
An employee from Apple’s structure in China, which has been described as “corrupt”, has allegedly sexually assaulted an employee at Mihoyo. For those who may not know, Mihoyo is a Chinese game developer famous for its popular mobile game, Genshin Impact. Sadly, the details of this heinous crime are unknown. Despite the best efforts of some reputable peers in the tech media, the fired employee did not respond to a request for comment, and Mihoyo’s spokespeople did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
Apple’s statement on the subject is as follows:: “Without commenting on the specific allegations of this report, Apple expects its employees worldwide to abide by its very strong ethics and business conduct policies. We thoroughly investigate reports of improper conduct and when appropriate will not hesitate to take immediate action up to and including termination.”
The firing of these employees is a reminder that even the biggest and most successful tech companies are not immune to misconduct. It is also a reminder that Apple is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.
Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi Note 13 lineup in China back in September 2023. The company is planning on releasing these devices globally, including in the Indian market. Now, a recent sighting on a certification platform has revealed some details regarding the upcoming global variant of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ ahead of any official announcement.
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ spotted on FCC
The new smartphone had surfaced on FCC certification. It was spotted carrying the model number 23090RA98G. Furthermore, the online listing has revealed the storage options of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. This device will apparently come in three storage configurations, including 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. The smartphone is also expected to run on Android 13 OS based MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box.
The FCC listing revealed that the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ will support 5G and 4G LTE networking along with dual band WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS. Earlier today, we reported on the base Note 13 model also surfacing on the FCC platform. The Redmi Note 13 Pro model has also surfaced on Korea’s NRRA certification earlier this week.
Based on what we know so far, the device sports a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display that supports FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this handset, which supports an impressive 120W fast charging. The rear packs a 200-megapixel triple camera setup, while the front houses a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.
The Internet Giant is set to make its manufacturing debut in India starting with Pixel smartphones. Following, “encouraging responses” from the audience in the country, Google has finally made up its mind to debut production in India. The company intends to enhance its presence in India’s smartphone market.
Under the “Make in India” initiative, Google will start producing the Pixel 8 series in the country from 2024 onwards. They will mend a partnership with international contract manufacturers for smartphone production.
Speaking at a Google for India event, Rick Osterloh, senior vice president of devices and services, said, “India is a priority market for Pixel smartphones, and we’re committed to bringing the best of our hardware and underlying built-in software capabilities to people across the country,” and further added, “We are partnering with international and domestic partners to produce Pixel smartphones locally. It’s an early step towards expanding our production here to meet the local demands for Pixel devices and even more importantly it’s a huge step forward in Google’s commitment to India.”
India is a major market for Google Services and is investing over $10 billion in the country in the next few years. It is a major boost for the country’s digital economy. Like Apple, we hope Google will ramp up its production capacity in India over time.
Other Announcements at the 9th Google for India Event
Following the new production spheres in India, the company is also bringing pre-approved credit lines from banks. It will enable Google Pay users to access “formal credit” easily while ensuring privacy safeguards.
In partnership with Axis My India media company, Google introduced a new app called “a.” to enlighten people about various social welfare programs, employment opportunities, and health benefits.
Google also introduced an initiative called DigiKavach in collaboration with industry partners to secure users from online fraud.
Today I got my hands on the latest mini PC from GEEKOM – the mini IT13. This is the first mini PC powered by the latest INTEL 13th CORE processor we’ve ever reviewed. And luckily I got the highest version. The tiny box down below is a monster PC with an i9-13900h CPU, 32g RAM, and 2TB SSD. It might be also the most powerful mini PC that you can find on the market. After having it for tests and daily uses, I would say that this little bomb is truly impressive. So I can’t wait to introduce it to you guys.
Unboxing
In terms of packaging, the mini IT13 is packaged in a compact color box. Open it and I can see the mini-PC, and underneath it are some accessories, including a 120w power adapter that supports wide-range inputs, a HDMI cable, a User Manual, and a VESA Mount. The VESA Mount can secure the unit to the back of most monitors, collecting and hiding the cables in a good way. So by far, GEEKOM has done a really good job with all the accessories.
Design
The mini IT13 is made of metal in most of the body, everything I can touch is made of metal, but it only weighs 652g, which is much lighter than most laptops, So it’s pretty easy to carry on the go.
And it’s so compact that it even fits in my satchel well! The mini IT13 has the Geekom logo on the top, and there are two air inlets on both the left and right. The right metal grills have an SD card slot. The main IO panels are on the front and back; there are two 10Gbps USB ports on the front as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. And on the back there are 2*hdmi2.0 ports, a USB2.0, another 10Gbps USB-A type, as well as 2 special type-C ports, also called USB-4.0, supporting up to 40Gbps. They are particularly powerful for supporting connecting graphic card docks.
In terms of network support, the mini IT13 comes with an AX211 WiFi kit and a LAN port that supports a wired network of up to 2.5Gbps. With all these interfaces, you can have quite a lot of possibilities with the mini IT13.
Internal Structure
One of the things I like about the internal structure of the mini PC is that, it supports multiple storage options. The 2TB variant comes with a 2280 NVME SSD, and you can add an extra 2242 SATA SSD or a 2.5″ SSD on your own to expand the total storage. It’s also worth noting that the mini IT13 has an exclusive cooling structure for the hard drives. good job! GEEKOM.
Considering the compact size of the mini IT13, I would say that its expandability and connectivity are perfect, and the high-speed interface can also significantly improve efficiency when used with the i9-13900h.
If you look closely, the mini IT13 has a metal frame that completely surrounds the board, so even if you shake the PC violently, it won’t rattle, that means I can put the mini IT13 in my backpack and take it on the go without worrying about anything.
Performance
The mini IT13 is powered by a 14 Cores 20 Threads i9-13900h processor, that’s pretty insane for a mini PC. Thanks to the Raptor Lake-H series’s great power efficiency and the 14 cores, the latest i9-H CPU achieves a multi-core performance of 7881 in the CPUZ test, which is 7% ahead of the desktop i9-10900k with the same 20 Threads. Performance is 7% ahead, the highlight is single-core performance. Compared to the i9-10900k, the i9-13900h in the mini PC is 25% ahead.
Well In the Cinebunch R23 test, the mini IT13 scores 11,800 in multi-core performance, which is more than enough to handle most complex tasks.
I’m actually more concerned about the power consumption and temperature than its performance. In the CPU stress test, the mini IT13’s i9-13900h power consumption reached 60w in the first second, and then the power consumption stayed at 35w. And after a 10-minute CPU stress test, the power consumption stably remained at 35w.
and the CPU package temperature stayed close to 80°C. The CPU’s p-core was running at 3.3ghz and the e-core was running at 2.5 GHz, while the surface temperature of the mini IT13 was only 40°C.
The thermal performance of the mini IT13 is truly excellent, considering the i9-13900h has a very powerful performance at 35w output. Of course, if you are a geek user, you can also try to unlock the power limits to get a higher CPU performance. It’s also worth mentioning that the noise control of the mini IT13 is very good, you can barely hear the noise during daily use. You do hear the fan noise when doing complex tasks, but to my surprise, the noise of the mini IT13 is different from the harsh centrifugal fan on a laptop, it is more similar to a 12cm fan on a PC. So, there’s nothing for me to complain about here.
Running Noise – Please check out the review video
About the GPU, it’s our old friend – the 96EU INTEL Xe GPU. In the gaming test, I first tested the GPU in Counter-Strike 2, with the screen set to 1080p low setting, it ran at 80-110 fps, and I did complete a couple of headshots during the game, which was pretty good.
In Genshin Impact at 1080p low setting, we tested in the Fontaine area, the frame rate was around 50fps and the gaming experience was relatively smooth. Overall, thanks to the mini IT13’s dual-channel 3200MHz RAM, the GPU performs quite well, and the mini IT13 has very good temperature control when gaming. No kidding, the mini IT13 can be your gaming PC if you play games that don’t require super high graphics.
Another thing that interests me is the 2TB SSD. The mini IT13 uses a Lexar MN7A1 PCIE4 SSD. There are no details of the specific SSD variant, but most likely this is an OEM product that is not for the retail market.
In the actual test, the performance of this hard disk is very good, it has very fast read and write speed, which fits well with our imagination about PCIE 4.0 SSD. I also tried some extreme tests, in the 1000GB of large file reading, it still kept 2700MB/S in the whole test. Personally, I’m very satisfied with the SSD offered by the mini IT13 at this price.
User Experience
The mini IT13 does have a very good user experience, the i9-13900H is even more powerful than the big PC I’m using, when running complex tasks, this CPU does bring higher efficiency. It also has a reasonable combination of parts and components: The chip brings powerful performance, while the 32G dual-channel memory offers great support for multitasking, and the 2TB SSD has enough space to store the data generated by CPU computing. Meanwhile, there are 2 extra storage expansion ports, and high-speed ports make mini IT13 a good enough replacement for a traditional PC. And if you really need extra graphic performance, the USB-4 can also add those graphic card docks in, no matter for gaming or AI-tasking.
All in all, I have no reason to say no to a super-powerful mini PC like this. If you guys are interested in the Geekom mini PC, the brand now offers a nice discounted price with coupon codes, either by heading to the official store or Amazon.
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Following various rumors and teasers, the Oppo Find N3 has finally been unveiled in the Chinese and the global market. This announcement also marks the first time the brand has launched a horizontally folding smartphone outside of its home market, so here are all the details.
Oppo Find N3 Design and Display
The Find N3 from the Chinese tech giant features a notebook-like design with a tall primary display and a narrower cover screen on the outside. On the rear, there is a large circular camera island, while the front houses a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The back panel also comes in two variants, which include a matte glass finish and vegan leather.
Its primary panel is a tall 7.82-inch AMOLED display that has a 2440×2268 resolution, dynamic 1-120Hz refresh rate, and 2,800 nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the cover display is a shorted 6.31-inch AMOLED panel that has a 2484 x 1116 resolution, 10-120Hz dynamic refresh rate, and a similar peak brightness. Both displays also support Dolby Vision, 2,800 nits of peak brightness, and LTPO 3.0 technology.
Specs and Features
Under the hood, the Oppo Find N3 will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC that is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. A 4,805mAh battery pack powers the latest foldable phone, which also supports 67W SuperVOOC fast charging. The company claims that the Find N3 can be fully charged in just 42 minutes. This smartphone runs on Android 13 OS based ColorOS 13.2 custom skin out of the box.
Thanks to its design, the Oppo Find N3 can offer up to three windows on the screen at any given moment. In other words, you can view content vertically and horizontally. Oppo claims that this essentially makes it a 15-inch virtual screen. There are some apps that already support split screen view like Microsoft 365, which lets users edit two documents side by side. You can even view two pictures simultaneously from the Gallery.
Camera
During the global launch live stream, Oppo claimed that the Find N3 features one of the most advanced camera systems on a smartphone. The rear features a Hasselblad branded camera module. The primary sensor is a 48-megapixel Sony LYTIA-T808 pixel stacked sensor that has a 1/1.43-inch size. With the new pixel architecture, the company aims to deliver improved image quality and light sensitivity on this camera. It is also equipped with a 49-megapixel ultra wide angle lens that has a 1/2-inch size, 14mm f/2.2 aperture, and supports autofocus.
Lastly, there is a 64-megapixel 1/2-inch sensor that features 3x optical zoom, a 70mm focal length, and a f/2.6 aperture with stabilization as well. It even supports hybrid zoom of up to 6x or 145mm. For selfies and video calls, both the primary and cover display features a camera. The one on the external screen is a 32-megapixel sensor, while the main display has a 20-megapixel shooter.
Pricing and Availability
The Oppo Find N3 arrives in multiple color options, namely Black, Red, Green, and Gold. The Black and Red options feature vegan leather, while the Green and Gold feature a matte glass finish. The camera module on the Gold variant also matches the rear panel, unlike the other three variants. The device has a starting price tag of 2,399 Singapore Dollars (roughly 1,745 US Dollars) for its global 16GB RAM + 512GB model, while the Chinese variant includes a 1TB top end model. Pre-orders of this device will kick off tomorrow.
Amid all the focus on Oxygen OS 14, the OnePlus developers are managing to bring timely updates for smartphones. The company is bringing a new firmware update for the OnePlus Nord 2. The OxygenOS 13 F.48 brings the latest October 2023 Android Security Patch for the India Variant.
Following the OnePlus Nord 3 update, the update is now rolling out for the OnePlus Nord 2. The OEM is bringing back-to-back updates for the compatible smartphones. below is the official change log for OxygenOS 13 F.48:
It is an incremental update and will made available to a broader audience only when the software passes successful verification on the smaller audience. So, it may take a couple of days to weeks for the update to reach each unit.
You can manually check for the update by heading to Settings > About > Software Update. If users encounter any issue or bug while using the new firmware, they can also submit the feedback via OnePlus Community or Google Dialer.
OxygenOS 14 Update Program
OnePlus is diligently rolling out the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 Open Beta and Closed Bta updates for compatible devices. The update program is already live for devices such as the OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11R, OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 10, OnePlus Nord 3, and others.
in the coming days, we expect a stable Oxygen OS 14 build for the OnePlus 11 series as it has already received the Open Beta 3 build a couple of days ago.
Ditching MIUI 14, Xiaomi confirmed its new in-house skin – HyperOS a few days ago. The new indigenously developed Hyper OS seems to first debut with the Xiaomi 14 series. It appears the company aims to develop a whole new user experience by incorporating Hyper OS with custom SoC (in the future). Surprisingly, the new OS Skin trademark listing surfaced on EUIPO which does confirm its global availability.
Xiaomi Inc. files the trademark and the whole case is represented by Lane Intellectual Property (Ireland) Limited. Under the description, the new OS Skin is categorized under multiple tags such as Computer software applications, downloadable; mobile software applications; processors/central processing units, operating system programs, and much more.
Considering these categories, the new HyperOS seems to align with Xiaomi’s rumored plan for custom SoCs. The Hyper OS trademark is currently in the initial stages and may take some time before actual registration.
While confirming the HyperOS, Xiaomi Global’s VP said the new OS Skin will eventually replace the MIUI in the coming months or years. It will first launch with the Xiaomi 14 Series, while other devices will receive an OTA update. Details about the compatibility with old Xiaomi smartphones are yet unconfirmed, but there’s a leaked list of smartphones that are expected to receive the update. Even information about its availability on Poco and Redmi smartphones is currently unavailable.
Xiaomis CEO, Lei Jun further added that the new system architecture was “completely rewritten,” and will “prepare a public base for the Internet of Everything for tens of billions of devices and tens of billions of connections in the future.”
There will be improved customization features, fonts, templates, widget options, and more. The OS will not only run Smartphones but will power its IoTs, other wearable devices, and the upcoming first-ever electric vehicle too. As per recent leaks, the HyperOS seems to offer a more streamlined UX than the MIUI 14.
The Apple AirTag was first unveiled back in 2021 and was the company’s new compact smart tracker. This tiny gadget helped users keep track of precious possessions. A successor dubbed AirTag 2 was recently rumored to launch in 2024, but this release might have been delayed.
Apple AirTag 2 Launch Postponed
The Cupertino based giant was initially planned to announce the AirTag 2 smart tracker next year. But according to the latest report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the release of the upcoming device has been delayed. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the iPhone maker’s AirTag 2 mass production plans have been postponed. Kuo has claimed that the mass production will only begin by 2025.
Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo had claimed that the mass production of AirTag 2 would begin by the fourth and final quarter of 2024. The analyst added that Apple wants to build a new spatial computing ecosystem, with the Vision Pro at the center of other devices. This would include the AirTag 2 as well. Unfortunately, it is still unclear just how the smart tracker will function or integrate with the Vision Pro. Although there are speculations that the AirTag 2’s UWB chip could be used to share positional information with the headset.
The AirTag 2 is expected to launch with improvements over its predecessor, which could imply a higher battery life and wider range. However, this is still just a speculation so take this report with a pinch of salt. So stick around for more as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available regarding this device.
The Redmi Note 13 series global launch is not so far away if we consider the public certifications and leaks frequency. It has already been on Singapore’s IMDA, BIS India, and several other certifications. Today, just after the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G listing on FCC, the standard Redmi Note 13 also made it to the certification confirming some details about specifications. Bearing model code 2312DRAABG, the listing duly confirms connectivity options, and the firmware version.
Redmi Note 13 aka model code 2312DRAABG smartphone appears to bundle support for 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band WiFi, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, FM, and NFC. The smartphone is tested while running MIUI 14.
The listing does confirm the smartphone’s nearing launch. However, the smartphone is already out in China, and the global launch is expected by the end of this year.
Redmi Note 13 Specifications
The smartphone is already retailing in China featuring a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The smartphone comes powered with MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
There’s a 100 MP primary sensor along with a 2MP depth sensor present on the rear side of the phone. Meanwhile, a 16MP sensor sits on the front for selfies and video calling. The smartphone measures 161.1 x 75 x 7.6 mm in size and weighs 173.5g.
It bundles a 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
Xiaomi recently announced that it will be releasing a new Android-based operating system called HyperOS. The new OS is expected to debut globally with the Xiaomi 14 series smartphones, which are scheduled to launch at the end of this month.
HyperOS is said to be an all-in-one operating system that will offer an ecology for people, cars, and homes. It is expected to be more integrated with Xiaomi’s other products and services, such as its Mi Home ecosystem and its smart car platform.
Screenshots of the upcoming OS have already started appearing online, revealing some nitty-gritty details. Now, a leaked list of devices has revealed that Xiaomi plans to roll out the HyperOS update to a wide range of smartphones and tablets. Here is the complete list:
It is important to note that this is just a leaked list and Xiaomi has not yet officially confirmed which devices will be compatible with HyperOS. However, most of Xiaomi’s recent flagship and mid-range devices will likely be able to upgrade to the new OS.
Teclast‘s latest addition, the Teclast T45HD tablet, is aimed squarely at budget-conscious consumers seeking a practical solution for their media needs without the premium price tag.
Teclast T45HD specs & features
This tablet boasts a 10.5-inch IPS panel with a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, enhanced by Teclast’s T-Color 3.0 for vivid color reproduction. The screen features a touch sampling rate of 120 Hz, although the standard refresh rate remains at 60 Hz.
Running on Android 13, the Teclast T45HD promises an up-to-date operating system. It’s powered by a Unisoc Tiger T606 SoC, combining a powerful Cortex A75 with six efficient A55 cores, supported by a Mali-G57 GPU. The tablet offers 8GB of RAM, expandable to 16GB through a swap file, with 128GB of internal storage and a memory card slot. For photography, it features a 13-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel front camera, allowing for Face Unlock.
The tablet includes two built-in speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio playback. Its slim 7.5mm metal chassis houses a 7,200 mAh battery and a GNSS module supporting GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou. Additionally, it comes with a cellular module, enabling 4G network connectivity and dual SIM card support.
Pricing & availability
Although currently priced at just under $240 on the Teclast website and Amazon US. The tablet is currently unavailable, but we expect it to be in stock soon.
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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 14, later this month. The Xiaomi 14 series will be the first Xiaomi smartphone to use the company’s own HyperOS instead of the standard MIUI. Now, the company has confirmed that the upcoming smartphones will feature Leica Summilux lenses, which are known for their excellent image quality.
Leica Summilux lenses are better than the Leica Summicron lenses that Xiaomi has used on its previous flagship smartphones, including the Xiaomi 12/13 series and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra concept phone.
Leica’s own Leitz Phone 2 uses Summicron lenses, while Leica Summilux lenses have also been used in Huawei phones, which was one of the first smartphone partners for Leica.
Xiaomi says that the camera on the Xiaomi 14 series with Leica Summilux lens will offer the best mobile imaging to date. The Xiaomi 14 lineup will also bring a new image sensor, but we are yet to learn which phone in the series will have it.
Besides the camera improvements, the new Xiaomi 14 phones will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The Xiaomi 14 series is expected to have at least two phones, the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. Like past launches, Xiaomi is also expected to launch a Xiaomi 14 Ultra later next year.
We will keep you updated as more information about the Xiaomi 14 series becomes available.
The Meizu 20 series, a lineup of smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer Meizu, has just been expanded with the introduction of the Meizu 20 Classic. This release follows the recent inclusion of a white version of the Meizu 20, boasting an impressive 12GB of RAM and a generous 256GB of storage, in their product range last month.
So what’s new with the Meizu 20 Classic that makes it stand out from the regular Meizu 20? Well, not much actually, the device comes with new colors and also adapts Meizu’s new logo. It is the same as a regular Meizu 20 on the specs front.
Meizu 20 Classic specs
The Meizu 20 Classic features a 6.55-inch FHD+ OLED display with a snappy 144Hz refresh rate for a clear and smooth experience. The device also boasts a 3D Sonic ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for quick and secure unlocking. It runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and offers storage options of 256GB or 512GB using UFS 4.0.
In photography, the Meizu 20 Classic includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 32MP front camera. It is equipped with a 4700mAh battery and supports 67W Super mCharge fast charging to keep you powered up while on the move. For connectivity, the phone supports 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and more.
Price & availability
You can get the Meizu 20 Classic in Green, Iron Grey, or Yusheng White. It costs 3,099 yuan ($423) for the 16GB + 256GB version and 3,399 yuan ($464) for the 16GB + 512GB model. You can already order it in China.
Xiaomi has just confirmed that it will announce the Xiaomi 14 series of smartphones this month (October) in China. The 14 and 14 Pro will be the first phones to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It is speculated that iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro will be the next SD8G3 phones to debut in the Chinese market. A new leak by tipster Panda is Bald has revealed the possible launch date of the iQOO 12 series.
iQOO 12 series launch date (rumored)
iQOO Neo 8 series
According to the tipster, the iQOO 12 series will be unveiled on Nov. 7. This means that the brand could be planning to make the 12 and 12 Pro available for purchase for the upcoming Double Eleven shopping festival in China, which is usually held on Nov. 11 each year. Here is a look at the expected specifications of both models.
iQOO 12, 12 Pro specifications (rumored)
The iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro are expected to feature a metallic frame, with a vanilla model offering IP64 dust/water resistance and the Pro variant providing IP68 dust/water resistance. Both models are expected to come in shades, such as black, white, and red.
Both models are anticipated to sport a 6.78-inch E7 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The standard version will include a flat-screen with a 1.5K resolution and an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor, while the Pro model will feature a curved-edge display with a 2K resolution and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. Both phones will run on Android 14 OS with a layer of OriginOS 4 on top.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered iQOO 12 series will offer up to 24 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Both phones will have a 16-megapixel front camera. The iQOO 12 will have a 50-megapixel (OV50H, with OIS) + 50-megapixel (JN1, ultra-wide) + 64-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging. On the other hand, the iQOO 12 Pro will have the same primary, ultra-wide snappers, and 64-megapixel OV64B periscope telephoto camera. It will pack a 5,100mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Gaming handheld manufacturer AYANEO is reportedly working on a clamshell design handheld called the AYANEO Flip. Now, we have new images of the handheld, which reveals two variants of the device—the Flip KB with a full keyboard and the Flip DS with a dual-screen design.
The AYANEO Flip KB with keyboard features a conventional design with a simple layout. It is the company’s first Windows gaming handheld featuring a flip-out full keyboard design. The AYANEO Flip DS, on the other hand, is more intriguing.
It swaps the six-row keyboard for a small secondary display, giving it a resemblance to the Nintendo 3DS. However, as expected, the Flip DS will be able to run Windows and play the best PC games as well as emulators.
The secondary display on the Flip DS could prove useful for emulating Nintendo games that take advantage of two displays. Alternatively, users should also be able to use its as a large trackpad. However, it remains to be seen how AYANEO will optimize the Flip DS for dual display usage.
Both variants of the AYANEO Flip are expected to be powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U flagship processor, coupled with the Radeon 780M integrated graphics. This is the same hardware that powers the recent AYANEO 2S gaming handheld. Additionally, the screen will allegedly be 7 inches and will be AYANEO’s first gaming handheld to support a 120Hz refresh rate.
It is not yet clear when the AYANEO Flip and Flip DS will be released or how much they will cost. However, they are both worth keeping an eye on for gamers who are looking for a new handheld gaming PC.
Netflix announced today that it is increasing the prices of its Basic and Premium subscription plans in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The new prices will take effect immediately.
In the US, the Basic plan will now cost $11.99 per month, up from $9.99, and the Premium plan will cost $22.99 per month, up from $19.99. The price of Netflix’s $6.99 ad-supported plan and $15.49 Standard tier will remain the same.
To note, Netflix no longer offers the Basic plan to new subscribers in the US, but existing subscribers will be subject to the price increase.
Prices for the Basic and Premium plans in the UK and France are also increasing, while the ad-supported and Standard plans remain unchanged. In the UK, the Basic and Premium plans will now cost £7.99 and £17.99, respectively, and in France, the Basic and Premium plans will now cost €10.99 and €19.99, respectively.
Netflix announced the price hikes in its earnings call for the third quarter of 2023. The company said it added 8.8 million new subscribers, up from 2.4 million in the year-ago quarter. Its revenue came in at $8.54 billion, up from $7.9 billion last year.
Netflix says that the price increases will help it grow its content library, partner with the best creators, invest more in TV shows, movies, and games, and build an even more valuable business.
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