Xiaomi is undoubtedly one of the world’s largest technology companies. The Chinese manufacturer owes its rapid rise to not only its successful products but also its aggressive pricing strategies. However, although the high value-for-money ratio and low-profit margins of its products have helped Xiaomi grow, they haven’t been especially favorable in financial reports.
As a result, the company recently changed its strategy to focus on increasing profit margins and shifting towards more expensive devices. Apparently, this change has been effective, as Xiaomi’s profits doubled in the second quarter due to strong sales of premium smartphones. However, the danger still remains. Here are the details…
Xiaomi’s High-End Smartphone Sales Soar in Second Quarter, Driven by Xiaomi 13 Series
Xiaomi has released its financial reports for the second quarter of the year. Despite facing numerous challenges, the company has managed to create success. The tech giant’s total revenue for the quarter soared to RMB 67.4 billion, marking a 13.2% growth compared to the previous quarter. This is noteworthy in the highly competitive tech industry. In terms of profitability, Xiaomi reported a net profit of RMB 5.1 billion, which is an impressive 147% increase compared to the same period last year. This is the company’s highest quarterly profit since the fourth quarter of 2021.
The company managed to hit a 21% gross profit margin across its various business segments, including smartphones, IoT products, and internet services. This is the highest it’s been, indicating a more profitable portfolio. Xiaomi’s smartphone business did exceptionally well this quarter, showing a 13.3% gross profit margin, the highest to date. Revenue from smartphones increased by 4.6% compared to the last quarter, reaching RMB 36.6 billion.
Moving beyond smartphones, the IoT and lifestyle products segment also saw a revenue hike of 12.3% YoY, totaling RMB 22.3 billion. The gross profit margin here was 17.6%, also a new high. Internet services are a vital part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, and they didn’t disappoint. The sector saw a revenue increase of 6.8% YoY to RMB 7.4 billion. The gross profit margin for this segment was a jaw-dropping 74.1%.
Impressively, Xiaomi was able to reduce its total inventory to RMB 38.5 billion, a 33.5% decrease YoY. The company’s overall expenses also dipped, falling by 2.3% YoY to RMB 10.2 billion. Both metrics show greater efficiency and cost management. Last but certainly not least, the cash reserves reached an unprecedented RMB 113.2 billion, giving Xiaomi ample resources for future R&D and strategic acquisitions.
Acer has expanded its smart TV lineup in India with the recent launch of the Acer H Pro Series 4K TVs. Starting today, these TVs have gone live for sale in India. Here are the specs, pricing, and availability details.
Acer H Pro series TV specs
The Acer H Pro series smart TVs boast a crystal-clear 4K Ultra HD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, ensuring stunning picture quality. The TVs have a wide 178-degree viewing angle and 60Hz refresh rate. They are available in three sizes: 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch.
These models run on Google TV, offering features such as content recommendations, a watchlist, personal profiles, and integration with Google Assistant. Chromecast is built-in, and the voice-enabled smart remote features dedicated hotkeys for quick access to popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and Disney+Hotstar.
From a technical standpoint, these TVs support HDR10 with HLG and Dolby Vision, for vivid visuals. They also provide 4K upscaling, MEMC for smoother motion, dynamic signal calibration, black level augmentation, a wide color gamut, super brightness, micro-dimming, and blue light reduction.
For audio, the TVs boast 76 Watts speakers with Dolby Atmos support, dual amplifiers, dual woofers, and dual tweeters. In terms of connectivity, they feature dual-band Wi-Fi and two-way Bluetooth for seamless device connectivity. With three HDMI ports, including one supporting eARC, and USB ports (both 2.0 and 3.0), you can easily connect various devices like computers, gaming consoles, and external storage/Pen drives.
Pricing & availability
The Acer H Pro 43-inch model is currently selling for ₹27,999 on Amazon India. Similarly, the 50-inch and 53-inch models cost ₹33,999 and ₹39,999, respectively. Bank offers with up to ₹1,500 off are available on HDFC, OneCard, Kotak, Citibank, and other card transactions.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 was launched in August 2022. These wireless headphones were known for their premium active noise cancellation (ANC) feature. The company originally launched the headphones in two available colors: Matte Charcoal(Black) and Stone (White) finish. According to a recent press release, the company has introduced two new color variants for the Momentum 4: Denim Edition and Black Copper.
Denim Edition and Black Copper
Denim and Black Copper are the two new available variants of Momentum 4. As the name suggests, Denim is inspired by the Denim blue color theme. The blue stone-colored padding and fabric-coated headband surface provide a premium feel to the headsets. Moving to the Black Copper variant of the device is inspired by the classic HD 660S2 headphones, launched earlier in 2023. It may be because the consumers loved the black metallic accents of the HD 660S2, and the company decided to introduce this theme in the Momentum 4. For those wondering what this device has to offer, the specifications of the Momentum 4 can be found below.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Specifications
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has active noise-cancellation accompanied by Bluetooth v5.2 that supports aptX, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codecs, and even SBC and AAC (advanced audio coding). The device is equipped with a massive battery that offers 60 hours of playback time on a single charge. You can adjust the sound profiles and settings like high-resolution audio mode, sound personalization, 5-band EQ, and location-based Sound Zones using the free Smart Control App.
Price and Availability
The Denim and Black Copper variant will come with a price tag of $399.95. The Black Copper Momentum 4 will start shipping on August 31, 2023, and the Denim edition will begin shipping in mid-October for selected retailers and the Sennheiser website.
OnePlus Ace 2 Pro was announced in China on August 16, 2022. It sold out in just 3 minutes when it became available for purchase, which caught the company off guard. People on the internet are upset about this, so the President of OnePlus China has officially apologized for the situation.
As per a recent post on Weibo, Li Jie, the President of OnePlus China, responded to people’s feedback and apologized. He acknowledged the criticism and mentioned, “We have seen everyone’s scolding, and we are under a lot of internal pressure. Sorry, we are continuing to work hard!”. This indicates that the company is attentive to the feedback and is trying its best to meet the demand for the Ace 2 Pro.
In the above screenshot, Li Jie is also engaged in a conversation revealing that OnePlus has recently received over 30,000+ orders of the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro Genshin Impact edition. The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro specifications are provided below for those wondering what the hype is about.
OnePlus Ace 2 Pro specifications
The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery, which supports fast 150W SuperVOOC wired charging. The device has a 6.7-inch OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the phone comes with three LPDDR5x RAM options: 12GB, 16GB, and 24 GB. Ace 2 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip operating on ColorOS 13.1, based on Android 13. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and will receive 3 major Android updates.
This smartphone has a 16MP front camera, a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, and an 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro snapper). The full review of this product can be found on our website by clicking here.
You can also get the Ace 2 Pro internationally via Giztop.
Samsung is all set for the SDC 2023 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. We can expect some new advancements in Samsung Software development including SmartThings, Bixby, Knox, Tizen, and OneUI. There will be discussions about business areas and enhancing the customer experiences. There will be talks to enhance Samsung’s connectivity across other devices and strategies with developers and partners to develop next-generation experiences for users around the globe.
This year the Samsung Developer Conference 2023 is open for all the developers, and there’s no invitation required as in 2022.
JH Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of Device eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics will give the initial keynote describing innovation and new features and products. Later, He will be joined by other Executives detailing each aspect of different executives. Samsung has detailed the speaker’s list:
Jaeyeon Jung, EVP, SmartThings Team
Hobum Kwon, VP, Platform Team, Samsung Research
Bongjun Ko, EVP, Application S/W R&D Group, Visual Display Business
Sally Hyesoon Jung, VP, Framework R&D Group, Mobile eXperience Business
Hon Pak, VP, Digital Health Team, Mobile eXperience Business, and more
There will be experience enhancement zones where interested attendees will have opportunities to collaborate and enjoy the One UI 6, SmartThings, Matter, Bixby, Tizen, Samsung Health, and more. Further, the coders can participate in “Code Lab” to get mentoring and feedback from Samsung developers. the “Open Theater” is a brainstorming platform where the user can talk about various topics on the spot.
Folks who are unable to attend the SDC 2023 physically, can join in for the Keynote on Samsung YouTube and Samsung Developer sites.
Yesterday, OPPO launched the Find N3 Flip and Watch 4 Pro in its home country. The brand is reportedly working on an A-series device in its portfolio. The OPPO A38 has bagged multiple certifications this month which include TDRA, SIRIM, NBTC, and GCF. The key specifications, pricing, and renders of the device were also leaked recently. Now ahead of the official launch, the OPPO A38 has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.
OPPO A38 spotted on Geekbench
The OPPO A38 has been listed on Geekbench with model number CPH2579 which is the same as other certification websites. The benchmarking database reveals motherboard model number MT6769V/CZ and it comprises six cores at 1.80GHz and two cores ticking at 2GHz. This corresponds to the MediaTek Helio G85 processor which is a three-year-old chipset. As per the Geekbench listing, the device packs 4GB RAM onboard and we can expect more options at launch. Software-wise, it will ship with Android 13 OS out of the ox.
The OPPO A38 scores 431 and 1,340 points in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core test results respectively. This is everything the benchmarking platform reveals. Considering that the device has bagged multiple certifications, we can expect it to launch in the coming weeks.
As per a recent leak, the OPPO A38 will feature a 6.3-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and thick bezels. It has a pill-shaped camera module housing a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary lens. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by a 5,000mAh battery unit. It will pack 128GB storage and run on Android 13 OS out of the ox. The device is tipped to be offered in Black and Gold colors. The leak also reveals that the OPPO A38 will be priced at EUR 159.
Microsoft is looking to revolutionize the gaming industry by integrating AI (Artificial Intelligence) into gaming and its related technologies. The company plans to develop AI that will enhance the experience on Xbox, which includes new games and game engines. So here are all the details.
Microsoft to take gaming to the next level with AI
The American tech giant recently posted a job listing that wanted a new hire for its “Xbox Gaming AI team”. The company is looking to hire a Principal Software Engineer who has experience in both gaming and AI. In other words, it is basically looking for someone who can help it explore the potential of AI in the gaming industry.
According to the job description, Microsoft is searching to hire a game developer who can also help create the future of “Game AI”. The person would even be required to integrate deep learning and foundation models into next-gen titles to bring an enhanced in-game experience to gamers. This person would also work with the Xbox Emerging Technologies team, which is a unit dedicated to looking into emerging technologies that can help disrupt the gaming landscape.
Microsoft is even aiming on implementing AI/ML techniques like Large Language Model prompt engineering and model runtime implementation into gaming. In other words, gaming might soon see a massive upgrade in terms of interactions with in-game NPCs. This isn’t just limited to character interaction, the game’s engine might also be more reactive to player progression and much more. The sky is the limit with this, but as of right now, we are still on the drawing board.
After numerous leaks and rumors, Huawei silently launched the Huawei Mate 60 Pro Smartphone in China. As Huawei’s most important premium series, it has never been so low profile. But the news of the silent sales blew up on the Chinese internet. This is the first time Huawei has brought a 5G phone with its own Kirin chip since it was hit with the ban.
So is this Mate 60 Pro in my hand announcing that Huawei’s high-end phones have broken through all the technological walls and are now completely self-researching and self-producing? Unfortunately, there’s very little information that can be confirmed and we still can’t draw any conclusions yet. But we can still take a look at this Huawei mate 60 pro that’s back on the road and maybe we’ll get some answers.
Today we’ll do a brief unboxing and performance showcase. Later we’ll update the detailed review video, so stay tuned and subscribe to our channel. It really means a lot to us.
Unboxing & Design
The box is also low-profile without fancy details. All we learn from it is that it’s the Huawei Mate 60 Pro, featuring Kunlun glass with good shock resistance, powered by Xmage camera system and Harmony OS. The software is a bit different from those global variants of Huawei phones running the EMUI. Later we will check it out.
The smartphone bundles high-end features and a circular camera module on the rear side. The 12GB+ 512GB storage variant is retailing via Huawei store in China for 6999 Yuan which roughly translates to $960. Huawei Mate 60 Pro is available in four different color options Green, Silver, Purple, and Black. The model in my hand is the silver variant.
The phone has a unique construction, with a metal unibody that extends from the frame to the lower half of the back, while the upper half is a piece of shock-resistant Kunlun glass with a matt finish. The overall stitching transition is wonderfully done.
The camera island returns to the classic Mate 40 series design. Personally, I think it’s the best appearance design language from Huawei. I’m happy to see this big ring coming back in Huawei’s returning work. At the center, it’s the symbol of Huawei’s proud Xmage camera system instead of Leica logo.
Cameras – XMAGE System
It houses a triple-rear camera module featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS capability, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 48MP telephoto OIS lens that supports 3.5x Optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. The rear camera supports variable aperture. The XMAGE camera system supports Super Night Mode, Super Macro, Macro PiP, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Multi Camera, and AI photography mode. Further, it includes a 4D predictive focus tracking for fast capture.
Now turn it over and there’s a 13MP camera with HDR support for selfies and video calling. Actually, it got triple punched holes with a 3D depth lens featuring 3D face recogniiton. But visually it supports custom effects like what we’ve seen on iPhone’s Dynamic Island. The display is a bit wider than most flagships, but its well-built gentle edges make it still comfortable to hold.
While it only has one speaker on the frame, it can utilize the earpiece opening above the front camera to construct stereo sound. There’s no headphone jack, but infrared remote and NFC are well-supported.
Display
The front face is a 6.82-inch OLED LTPO display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 1440Hz PWM dimming. The resolution is great and visually it’s pretty sunning with a wider size. It is well-protected with Huawei’s shock-resistant Kunlun glass.
As we mentioned before, the phone now supports 5G network. I’m not sure if it’s available in other regions since we couldn’t find any official info about it. But here is our test in China. The data flow looks pretty good, so you can still trust Huawei phones to excel at signaling.
Software
Now look at the software, the Harmony OS 4, which is a new operating system developed by Huawei as an alternative to Android. It’s really not significantly different from EMUI over daily experiences, such as the same UI and no Google services. But the Harmony OS is said to be faster and more responsive due to its distributed architecture, which might make it a step up from EMUI over performance, battery life, and security.
One more feature that we could only have with the China variant is satellite calling. But by far it’s only available to China Telecom users with a dedicated satellite plan or SatLink users. In the following review video, we will try to show you more about how it works.
Kirin 9000s Chipset
As for the most talked about performance aspect, to be honest, the new Kirin 9000s isn’t able to match this year’s flagship chipsets such as the Snapdragon 8Gen2, which is probably closer to the Snapdragon 870’s level. So it’s not much different from the Kirin 9000 released 3 years ago. But this is already a great success for Huawei. And it seems likely that they’ve managed to find an alternative foundry to TSMC in mainland China at this point, while finally bringing mobile chip production to the mainstream level. I’m sure this will cause a lot of shock and concern in the industry.
Battery & Charge & Other features
The Huawei Mate 60 Pro comes with a 5000 mAh battery that supports up to 88W fast wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 20W reverse wireless charging. It features an IP68 rating, which means it will be waterproof up to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, and is protected from dust. – all these protecting features are without the need for extra cases or covers.
Full Review Coming soon
The Mate 60 Pro will likely be a milestone for the brand. The challenges it has faced in the global market may not go away, but this step has surprised a lot of people. We don’t know the reason why Huawei silently put the Mate 60 Pro on the shelves yesterday, maybe they are planning something big. Anyway, we still hope that the market can stay competitive and no player sleeps in peace.
We can’t wait to review this phone in depth. So please stay tuned and keep subscribing to our channel.
Realme is gearing up to launch a new C-series smartphone in India. The Realme C51 is set to debut in the country on September 4 at 12 noon. Ahead of the launch, the brand has started teasing the key details of the upcoming offering. The Realme C51 will join the C53 (review) and C55 phones that were announced earlier this year. The smartphone had also gone official in some global markets.
Realme C51 Flipkart availability confirmed with key specs
Realme has put up a dedicated microsite of the C51 on its official website. Additionally, Flipkart has also put up a microsite of the smartphone confirming its availability on the e-commerce platform. The device is also confirmed to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging via a USB-C port. The brand claims that the fast charging can top up the device from zero to fifty in 28 minutes. The microsite reveals a waterdrop notch on the top of the display and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Realme C51 is already confirmed to be offered in Mint Green and Black color options. The top portion of the back panel has a glossy finish with two protruding camera sensors and an LED flash unit. There is a power button on the right side that will double up as a fingerprint scanner.
The global variant of the Realme C51 has a 6.7-inch display with an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a Unisoc T612 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The device features a 50MP primary sensor and a depth lens at the back and an 8MP selfie snapper. Software-wise, it ships with Android 13 OS out of the box.
Tomorrow, iQOO will be launching the iQOO Z8 series smartphones in China. The series will consist of two models: the iQOO Z8 and the iQOO Z8x. We have already discussed a bunch of details about the iQOO Z8 in our specs roundup article on the device, and now, the brand has teased the first bit of details about the Z8x smartphone.
As per the latest teasers, the iQOO Z8x will feature the recently launched Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. As per a recent Geekbench 6 listing, the processor managed to score 968 points in the single-core test and 2845 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 6. While on Geekbench 5, it scores about 700 points on the single-core test and 2500 points on the multi-core test. Geekbench results have also revealed that the device will come with up to 12GB RAM, while the lowest config is expected to be 8GB.
Moving on, another teaser has confirmed that the Z8x will feature a 6,000mAh capacity battery, which is 1,000mAh more than the Z8 model. While the fast charging details have not yet been confirmed, we expect the device to have 44W fast charging capabilities.
Previous leaks have also indicated that both the devices in the series will share the same 6.64-inch FHD+ LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. The remaining details will be confirmed at tomorrow’s launch event, so stay tuned.
MSI has introduced the MAG 323UPF Gunner monitor, a new addition to the display market. This monitor is designed to meet the needs of gamers and other demanding users by offering impressive visual quality and high-performance specifications.
MSI MAG 323UPF Gunner monitor specifications:
The MAG 323UPF Gunner monitor features a 32-inch 4K display with a resolution of 3840×2160. It stands out with a high refresh rate of 160Hz, providing exceptionally smooth visuals, especially beneficial for gamers. The quick 1ms gray-to-gray response time minimizes lag and ghosting in fast-paced situations.
The monitor prioritizes color accuracy and richness. It covers 95% of DCI-P3 and 93.6% of ARGB color gamuts, while its sRGB reaches an impressive 125.7%, ensuring vibrant and precise color reproduction. The monitor’s HDR 600 brightness specification provides deep blacks and bright whites for an enhanced viewing experience.
But it’s not just about looks. The monitor offers notable gaming features, including FreeSync Premium Pro for tear-free gameplay. It also includes DC dimming to reduce screen flicker, hardware-level blue light reduction for eye protection during prolonged use, and dark area dynamic enhancement. The monitor’s unique built-in magnifier function enhances gaming immersion by highlighting in-game details.
The MAG 323UPF Gunner monitor features advanced connectivity options. It includes the latest HDMI 2.1 interface with a high bandwidth of 48Gbps, ideal for supporting new RTX 30/40 series graphics cards. Additionally, the monitor offers a Type-C interface that supports fast charging up to 90W and reverse charging capabilities.
As of now, the release date for the MAG 323UPF Gunner Monitor remains in the shadows, and its price point is yet to be revealed. Given its rich feature set, the gaming community will be eagerly waiting for more updates.
Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Starfield, Bethesda has released the new Starfield companion watch app. The new Starfield Watch app from Bethesda Softworks LLC is rolling out now. So here are all the details.
Starfield Watch released for Android and iOS
For those unaware, Starfield is an upcoming sci-fi game from the gaming company that has already garnered hype in the gaming community. It will feature RPG mechanics and a space-faring setting. The game is set to release globally on September 6, but the Starfield Watch companion app is rolling out already. The app is currently available on both Android and iOS via Google Play Store and Apple App Store respectively.
However, this app isn’t free for everyone since it is only included for buyers that purchase the Starfield Constellation Edition, which is available for a $300 US price tag. Players who own the Chronomark watch can now get access to this companion app via these official app stores. While Starfield is set to release on September 6, players who pre-ordered the Constellation Edition and Premium Edition can play the game via early access.
Keep in mind that the new Starfield Watch companion app isn’t entirely integral to experience the game. Rather, it is just another addition and feature for those who spent more money, offering them a more immersive experience of the upcoming space RPG title. Notably, Microsoft recently released new skins for its Xbox Series X console that includes a special Starfield wrap as well.
This is an interesting device as it is powered by a new Kirin chip. Also, it is the first-ever consumer smartphone to have support for satellite calling.
But unfortunately, we have bad news for long-time Huawei fans residing outside mainland China.
In a statement to Android Authority, Huawei confirmed yesterday that it has no plans to launch the Huawei Mate 60 Pro in global markets. Although the company has not made any statement regarding the vanilla model yet, it could have the same fate.
Despite the lack of GMS (Google Mobile Services) and 5G, Huawei released the previous Mate phones in a select few global markets. But sadly, that won’t be the case for the latest models.
The chip inside these handsets could be the reason behind their unavailability in regions outside mainland China. They house a new Kirin 9000s SoC. Unfortunately, we don’t have detailed info on it, except that it allows 5G connectivity.
The new Kirin chip in years enables 5G connection on Huawei smartphones after a long time. It is a known fact that Huawei is banned from utilizing 5G tech that has US involvement. However, this new Kirin mobile platform is rumored to be fully indigenous.
We are awaiting more information on this new chip. So far, based on benchmarks, we know that it is only as powerful as the almost 3-year-old Snapdragon 888.
Tesla Cybertruck, an electric pickup known for its futuristic design, has come under scrutiny due to photos showcasing irregular door panel gaps. Shared by a netizen, these images were taken near Tesla’s Austin factory and have ignited discussions on the company’s focus on quality control.
Cybertruck’s Panel Gaps: What the Photos Show
The notable gaps in the door panels led to debates online. Critics argued that such visible flaws point to Tesla’s ongoing assembly challenges in the U.S., suggesting a potential compromise in quality. Defenders, however, opined that the pictured vehicle was likely a test model and not reflective of the final production quality. They anticipate such concerns to be ironed out in the mass-produced units.
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, previously acknowledged the unique manufacturing demands of the Cybertruck. In August 2022, he described the vehicle as requiring an entirely new production process, factory, and supply chain. Despite Tesla’s commitment to tackling these challenges, Musk did not promise a seamless transition.
The production timeline for the Cybertruck has experienced setbacks. Originally intended to hit the production lines by end-2021, it’s now been pushed to 2023. Tesla has amassed over a million Cybertruck pre-orders. Still, with these emerging concerns, it’s pivotal for the company to prioritize quality and efficiency to fulfill consumer expectations.
Samsung is gearing up for a notable launch cycle that will include brand-new smartphones, tablets, and much more. This includes highly anticipated models like Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE. So let’s have a look at when these devices might be announced.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE launch timeline
According to known tipster Max Jambor, the South Korean tech giant is planning to launch the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and other new IoT products (Internet of Things) later this year. Max claims that these numerous products will be announced in the fourth and final quarter of 2023 and not at the IFA (Internationale Funk Ausstellung) that is set to kick off in Berlin.
In the tweet, the tipster specifically mentions the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE, while there are also other FE devices planned to launch alongside new IoT products. All of these are expected to be announced sometime in Q4 2023. This means that there will likely be no notable announcements before October 2023, so rumors of a September release might not be true.
For those unaware, Samsung is expected to be working on a new Galaxy Buds FE truly wireless earbuds and the Galaxy SmartTag 2 smart tracker. But keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.
Having made its entry into the US market in July with the Fairphone 4, the brand is now gearing up for the launch of its upcoming smartphone, the Fairphone 5. Preliminary render leaks and details from a Geekbench listing have already given us a glimpse of the phone’s design and expected performance. Now, additional leaks have emerged, courtesy of a report by Roland Quandt on WinFuture.
Fairphone 5 specs
As per the WinFuture report, the Fairphone 5 will feature a 6.46-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 2,770 x 1,224 pixels and a fast 90 Hz refresh rate. Renders reveal that the display will have a centered punch hole and sizable bezels.
Fairphone 5 in transparentFairphone 5 in Sky BlueFairphone 5 in greyImages via WinFuture
The Fairphone 5 was initially expected to have a Snapdragon 782G chip, but a recent report reveals a different chip called the Qualcomm QCM6490. This chip is usually used in industrial stuff. The reason they went for it is because Qualcomm provides long software support. Rest assured, the phone will still be 5G compatible. Fairphone wants to give users up to 8 years of software updates, and this chip helps them do that.
The chip will reach a maximum clock speed of 2.7GHz. You can check the Geekbench performance by clicking this link. In short, it will be on par with the Snapdragon 782G. We can expect it to have 8GB RAM, and it will likely come in a single 256GB storage model. A microSD card slot is expected to be available onboard.
Moving on, the report reveals that there will be two 50MP sensors on the back, which will likely be a primary and an ultrawide lens. In addition to that, the selfie camera will also have a 50MP sensor. The report mentions that there is a slightly bigger 4200mAh onboard along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Complete waterproofing won’t be available, however, the IP55 resistance will at least protect the device from accidental splashes.
Price & availability
The Fairphone 5 is said to come with a price tag of €699 and is scheduled for launch on August 31, with shipping expected to commence at the end of September. We can expect the official announcement soon.
Samsung continues to expand its product lineup. While we often talk about smartphone models like the Galaxy S23, the company has investments in many different markets. One of these is, of course, televisions. According to Omdia, Samsung‘s market share in the global TV market in 2022 was 29.7 percent, and it has been the leading TV manufacturer in the world for 17 consecutive years. Now, the Korean tech giant has added an 85-inch Mini LED TV to its premium series called “The Terrace.” The price is “only” $19,999. Here are the details…
Samsung Launches Sunlight-Ready, $19,999 Terrace TV for Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment
Do you have extra money, a terrace, and a need for a TV to place there? Great, Samsung has updated its premium product line called “The Terrace,” offering just what you need. This product is specifically designed for outdoor use, particularly in environments where screens with average or even high brightness levels won’t perform well due to excessive light.
The Samsung Terrace, which features an 85-inch screen size, uses Mini LED technology. If you’re not familiar with it, Mini LED is a type of backlighting technology for LCD displays. It employs LEDs that are much smaller than those used in traditional LED backlit displays, allowing for more precise control of the backlight, as well as brighter and clearer images.
Of course, the features of the Samsung Terrace are not limited to just these. A TV that you will use outdoors should also be adaptable to different usage scenarios. For this reason, the company has emphasized that it offers a high level of protection against dust and water by obtaining an IP56 certification. Therefore, you don’t have to worry every time it rains or take extra measures to protect your TV.
The Samsung Terrace features a 4K Neo QLED display with Quantum HDR 2000, which delivers stunning picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors. It also supports HDR10+ and HLG HDR formats, so you can enjoy your favorite content in its intended high dynamic range.
The Samsung 85-inch Terrace is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the ultimate home theater experience on their balconies or garden and for those who are rich enough to pay $19,999.
Apple recently announced its upcoming launch event, “Wonderlust,” scheduled for September 12. The company will announce its highly anticipated iPhone 15 lineup at this event. As the event date draws near, numerous reports have surfaced online. A recent one says that the Apple AirPods will now have a USB-C charging case instead of the lightning connector.
A recent report by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg revealed that Apple’s upcoming event will launch the new iPhone 15 and smartwatches. The same report also suggests that Apple will announce AirPods with a USB-C charging case during this event. We’re still waiting for confirmation whether the company will introduce a new generation of AirPods or update the current ones with USB-C support.
According to earlier reports, high-end Apple earpods like AirPods Pro 2 are getting the USB-C. This report came from a known analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo. It’s highly likely that the upcoming iPhone 15 series might switch to using USB-C ports. You can check out the leaked images of the iPhone 15 with a USB-C port on this report.
In related news, Apple is actively looking to increase its domestic component base, so India is likely a suitable manufacturing hub. Apple currently manufactures about seven percent of its iPhones in India and is speculated to increase this number in the coming years. The full report can be found on our website by clicking here. Stay tuned for more news about the iPhone 15 and AirPods.
Honor already introduced its maiden foldable phone aka. Honor Magic V2 in China in July 2023. The smartphone is the thinnest foldable measuring 9.9mm in thickness along with some other additional features. The company is all set to launch another foldable launch on September 13 at 2:30 p.m. in China. A new teaser is published on the company’s official Weibo handle.
The details about the new foldable smartphone are yet unknown, but we believe it could be the Honor Magic Vs 2 or Magic V Slim. Considering the recent leaks and public certification (MIIT and 3C) appearance for the model VCA-AN00, it will be the Magic Vs 2. Even, the device appeared on HDR Plus certification just a few minutes ago.
It is quite difficult to guess the device launch, as there’s nothing official yet from the Honor. However, the 3C certification of the device codenamed Victoria unveiled the use of 35W fast charging instead of the 66W as seen on Honor Magic V2.
For more details, either we have to wait for the official launch or look into the available details present.
Additionally, Honor Magic V2 launched a couple of months ago bundles Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a 5000 mAh battery. The smartphone houses a 6.43-inch 2376 x 1060 BOE OLED on the outer side that offers 120Hz LTPO refresh rate and 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. On the inner side, there’s a 7.92-inch 2344 x 2156 BOE OLED panel with same refresh rate.
The foldable bundles a 16MP camera on the outer side and another 16MP on the inner side of the fold. The primary camera module sits on the rear side with a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP telephoto camera with 40x zoom.
We hope another high-end foldable device from Honor at the September 13 launch event in China.
The Sony Xperia 5 V recently surfaced on GeekBench. The company’s upcoming flagship phone was spotted on the popular benchmarking platform last week. And now, a different variant surfaced on the website but with a higher RAM capacity. So let’s have a look.
Sony Xperia 5 V GeekBench
In our previous report, the NA model of the Xperia 5 V surfaced on GeekBench carrying the XQ-DE54 model number. It was equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SOC that is paired with 8GB of RAM. This model also ran on Android 13 OS. Last week’s sighting of Xperia 5 V had it receive a score of 1,443 points on single-core tests and 4,546 points on multi-core tests.
But the latest GeekBench scores are slightly higher. The Sony Xperia 5 V managed to score 1,966 points in the single-core and 5,350 points in the multi-core test. However, the most notable aspect of the listing was that the device housed 16GB of RAM. This basically confirms that the phone will launch in 8GB and 16GB RAM variants.
The Xperia 5 V could be a less premium version of the Sony Xperia 1 V since the Xperia 1 V originally launched with 12GB of RAM for the base model. This is 4GB higher than the upcoming Xperia 5 V. Although, other rumors have also hinted that the Japanese tech giant could offer the device with a higher 16GB RAM in certain markets. But these will likely be locked to certain region-specific models and won’t get a global release.
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