Realme has announced the launch date of its next-generation GT smartphone. The upcoming offering is confirmed to be the Realme GT 5 and it will likely arrive as the successor to the GT 3 that debuted earlier this year. The smartphone has been subject to a lot of leaks and rumors in recent times. Alongside the Realme GT 5, the brand is also confirmed to launch the Buds Air 5 at the event.
Realme GT 5 launch date revealed
Realme took to Chinese microblogging platform Weibo to announce the launch date of the GT 5. It will be unveiled at an event in the country on August 28, Monday as a part of the company’s 5th anniversary. The launch event will start at 2 pm local time.
Realme has also shared a poster of the GT 5 that subtly teases the design of the device. It is seen with a slim profile. The top portion of the back panel has a protruding module that stretches from the side frame. It appears to be quite similar to the design spotted in a leaked render last month that showed a rectangular camera bridge similar to the Pixel phones. This will give the smartphone a dual-tone look.
Previously, Realme confirmed that the GT 5 will support 240W fast charging which is already found on the GT Neo 5 and GT 3 240. The upcoming smartphone is teased to be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It is expected to be offered with up to 24GB RAM onboard.
We can expect Realme to share more teasers of the GT 5 leading up to the launch event next Monday. The device is rumored to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. It is tipped to have triple rear cameras and be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit.
Infinix has a new 5G smartphone in the pipeline called the Infinix Zero 30 5G. The brand has already teased a green-colored vegan leather option for the device on its website, and now, more teasers have been posted on X (Twitter).
The latest teaser unveils that the Infinix Zero 30 5G is set to arrive with a curved display, along with a noteworthy feature – 4K video recording at 60FPS. While 4K at 40FPS might not sound groundbreaking on its own, what sets it apart is that this will mark the first instance of such an option within its particular segment.
Although the pricing of the smartphone is currently unclear. That being said, considering the fact that the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Turbo with Dimensity 1080 launched for Rs 19,999 in India (8GB+256GB version), it is possible that the Zero 30 5G also lands around that price range.
Infinix Zero 30 5G specs
As per teasers and leaks so far, the Zero 30 5G will feature a 10-bit AMOLED 1,080 x 2,400p display with a 60-degree curvature. The rectangular camera module will have an LED flash, with Optical Image Stabilization. No details about the camera sensors have been revealed yet.
A Geekbench listing has revealed that the device could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and Android 13-based operating system. The device is said to launch this month, so more details are expected to be unveiled soon. Stay tuned.
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is gearing up to unveil a brand-new model of the Mono. The company’s latest Mono iteration retains the single-seater design and is a road-ready race car. So here are all the details.
BAC Mono Announced
The UK-based automobile maker is gearing up to showcase the new Mono during the Monterey Car Week. For those unaware, the Mono race car model was first announced back in 2011 and based on the latest teasers, it appears that the company is sticking with its winning formula. Similar to the original Mono, the new model still remains light and clean, being developed with driver engagement as its focus.
Although, the latest BAC Mono race car does bring an updated design. These new styling changes basically fine-tunes the aerodynamics of the new single-seater. Under the hood, the lightweight vehicle is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is made by Ford. It is worth noting that BAC hasn’t simply used an existing Ford engine, rather, the company’s in-house team redesigned the engine specifically for this model. It even features various several modifications.
The changes include forged connecting rods, forged pistons, performance-focused camshafts, and a new induction system. Thanks to this, BAC is capable of outputting 311 horsepower and 31 lb-ft of torque, which can take the Mono from 0 to 97 km/h in just 2.7 seconds. This powerhouse of an engine is housed in a lightweight body of just 570 kilograms.
Caviar, a company known for its lavish customizations of mobile devices, has released a new collection called #Barbiecore, inspired by the live-action Barbie movie. The collection includes a custom-made Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, as well as the unreleased Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and Watch Series 9. These phones and watches are decked out in Barbie’s signature pink colors, and feature gold and diamonds embellishments. Here’s what you can expect for each custom-made device.
Here, the Galaxy Z Flip5 features a 24K rose gold-covered body with 49 rubies encrusted around the back. The rear plate also has pink faux fur and features a Barbie Stiletto engraving. The phone is available in 256GB and 512GB storage options, and is priced at $8,560 and $8,920, respectively.
The iPhone 15 Pro models also feature a 24K rose gold-plated frame and camera housing decorated with 61 Swarovski crystals. The rear plate is made of a different material than the Flip 5, but it also has a Barbie Stiletto charm. The phones are available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options, and the price will range between US$7,990 and US$9,990 for these custom Apple phones.
Caviar has also customized an Apple Watch Series 9 for its Barbiecore collection. The watch has a 316L stainless steel case with a rose gold physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating. The tactile knob has been decorated with alloy steel bolts, also coated in rose gold. The watch strap is pink, matching the rest of the collection. The customized Apple Watch Series 9 costs $1,900.
The renders of customized smartphones and smartwatches from Apple are not the actual products, as they are yet to be commercially available. However, Caviar is accepting pre-orders for the Barbiecore collection. The collection is limited to 99 pieces per device type, so if you want one, you’ll need to act fast.
Samsung is partnering up with NEXON to unveil a brand-new project in gaming. The two companies are working together to unveil “The First Descendant”. The twist here is that it isn’t just a new game, but a title that utilizes the brand-new HDR10+ technology.
The First Descendant
The upcoming game from Samsung and Nexon is a third-person co-op action and RPG shooter that was recently teased and is set to be unveiled during Gamescom 2023 later this month. NEXON is planning on kicking off the crossplay open beta test of The First Descendant on September 19. For those unaware, HDR10+ GAMING technology (High Dynamic Range) promises to offer great picture quality thanks to improved colors, contrast, and brightness.
As per the South Korean tech giant’s official post, the game will bring darker shadows with bright highlights, to immerse you in the new world. HDR10+ Gaming features an optimized experience, so users won’t have to fiddle around with the settings. Furthermore, the new technology promises to offer near-instant responses through low latency and variable refresh rate support from all HDR10+ GAMING displays.
The First Descendant is the world’s first game that will leverage this tech to offer a superior gaming experience. As of right now, the HDR10+ ecosystem has over 150 partners and more than 7,000 certified devices that include TVs, monitors, projectors, and much more. HDR10+ GAMING standard is also arriving on Samsung’s newest gaming monitor and TV lineups as well.
It took a couple of years for a third-party developer to bring Google RCS Messages support to Apple iPhone. After several years of struggle with Apple, the RCS or Rich Communication Services has finally made it to the iPhone. It is evolved version of the SMS services which was limited to text. There are several improvements over the traditional Text Message services.
The RCS Messaging offers better data security with features like end-to-end encryption. The usability has improved with the read receipts, typing indicators, and support for Emoji that untapped a new way to express emotions. The new Messaging protocol is widely available across every Android device, but the Cupertino giant is reluctant on adopting it officially.
Even Google asked Apple about it on Social Media a couple of times, but all things went in vain. Finally, these efforts seem paid with unofficial support for RCS Messages via Beeper App.
iPhone RCS Messaging: Features Working and Not Working
The Beeper app is currently in beta, but most of the RCS functionality is working flawlessly. Some additional feedback feature such as showing tap backs is working on iPhone. However, being in the beta means there are going to be some bugs with some features. So, the message history has some bugs, the displayed avatar of users doesn’t work yet, there are some issues with read receipts, and the typing indicators need some workout. The developers are working on these features, and will soon be available once the stable app arrives.
The Beeper Desktop 3.70.17 is currently available for the users, but it may take some time before you through the waitlist.
Steps to get RCS Support on iPhone
Note: The process requires an Android phone with an active mobile number to enable RCS on Beeper.
Sign up for the waitlist by heading to the official website. The user needs to Enter Name, Email ID and preferred Chat network, and some other details.
Once the wait is over, the user will receive the Beeper download link for the desktop app.
Install the App and follow the on-screen instruction.
Select Google Messages as a chat network from the list.
After all the setup, the user can connect to Android connects and start a chat.
Beeper development is quite active, as it is receiving new features with updates. However, it is a workaround to get RCS Message on iPhone, not the official support from Apple.
Xiaomi has an EOS (End of Support) smartphone list on its website. The company updates this list with newer devices in a timely fashion.
Recently, the company updated this list with three popular budget phones from 2020. These handsets will no longer receive software updates going forward.
Redmi Note 9
The below-listed are the latest Xiaomi smartphones to reach their end of life.
All of these products were released in 2020. They debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10.
Throughout their life, these devices received two major MIUI and Android updates. Therefore, they currently boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
This means the software on board these handsets is about 2 years old now. However, they are able to perform normally as they can run almost all Android applications without any issues.
So users need not worry about upgrading to a newer phone unless they want better hardware or 5G connectivity. However, they should keep in mind that there won’t be any security updates, except for something critical (very rare).
The aforementioned smartphones are some of the best of their time. Xiaomi sold millions of them across the world. So you will probably continue seeing them in public despite them reaching their end of support.
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The global launch of the Xiaomi 13T series is on the horizon as the brand is rumored to debut two smartphones on September 1. That being said, the brand is also cooking up the next generation of its flagship smartphones called the Xiaomi 14 series. A new report has now revealed some interesting details about the Xiaomi 14 Pro.
In an intriguing twist, it appears that Xiaomi is aligning its strategy with Apple in terms of features for its upcoming flagship Pro smartphone. Renowned tipster DCS has shared insights about the Xiaomi 14 Pro variant, possibly the anticipated special edition. This variant is expected to sport a protective nano-ceramic glass cover for its display, a sturdy titanium alloy middle frame, and a ceramic rear panel. Additionally, the tipster disclosed that the device will feature support for satellite communication technology.
Apple is also said to feature a Titanium alloy frame in the iPhone 15 Pro series which could launch in September. As we already know, the current iPhone 14 series already has the emergency SOS feature that uses Satellite Connectivity. Currently, it is unknown what kind of satellite connectivity Xiaomi will provide on the Xiaomi 14 Pro.
Apart from that, DCS also confirms that the Xiaomi 14 Pro will feature a SM8650 chip, which is the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. In a recent report, key specifications of an alleged Xiaomi 14 Pro+ were also tipped, and you can read more about it by clicking here.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 were one of the first earbuds to support Android 13’s Spatial Audio feature. At first, only a few OnePlus devices could support Spatial Audio, but the list is growing. Recently, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 were updated to support Spatial Audio on the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro smartphone.
As of the end of August 2023, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2’s Spatial Audio has been adapted to the following devices:
For those unaware, Spatial Audio is a surround sound technology that creates an immersive listening experience by tracking the movement of your head. It was first popularized by Apple with the AirPods Pro, and now it’s gradually finding its path into the realm of Android. Taking the lead in this journey are the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, marking the first earbuds to embrace Spatial Audio on this platform.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 uses six-axis motion sensors to track your head movement. This allows the earbuds to adjust the sound source so that it always seems to be coming from the same direction, even as you turn your head. This creates a more realistic and immersive listening experience.
Likewise, the earbuds come in two colors: Arbor Green and Obsidian Black. They feature an 11mm driver and a 6mm tweeter and are jointly tuned with Dynaudio. They also offer active noise cancellation (ANC) of up to 48dB, with a noise reduction bandwidth of 4000Hz.
When Redmi said the K60 Ultra was only sold at $360 at the launch event, I thought OnePlus would also surprise us by telling us the Ace 2 Pro is cheaper than the K60 Ultra! As we know, it’s still a bit more expensive. But you can get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone for just an extra $55, which is one more nice option for those on a budget.
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Unboxing
The accessories in the box are pretty good. Apart from the basics like the card pin, charging cable, and manual, the OnePlus stickers are still there, and so are the UV-activated glue protection stickers. My favorite is the silicone case that comes with it, the build quality is great. Much better than the case for the K60 Ultra.
The charger is also a surprise, not only with a Type-C port but supports 45W PD, QC, and BC 1.2.
Design
I honestly don’t have many words for the design of the Ace 2 Pro, not because it’s ugly but tired. You can recognize it as a OnePlus phone from a long way, but you’d never guess which model it is. It looks almost exactly the same and feels almost the same as previous models.
The plastic bezel doesn’t make it any lighter and it’s nearly 9mm thick. And this time, the volume buttons and alert slider have swapped places, so users who are used to OnePlus phones may not be able to get used to it soon. While there are no surprises in the design, the good news is that the daily experience has been improved. The fingerprint recognition has been moved upwards, which is a huge upgrade for a 6.7-inch phone.
There’s also the Android largest vibration motor on this phone, which is pretty close to an iPhone kind of feel. There’s bad news as well, and that’s USB 2.0. if you’ve bought the 1TB storage version and use USB transfers a lot, you’ll understand what a pain-in-the-butt USB 2.0 can be.
Display
The screen on the Ace 2 Pro is from BOE and is their latest Q9+ panel. The resolution is 1240P, which will be a bit sharper than the FHD+ screen. It also supports high-frequency PWM dimming and looks like it’s a better screen.
One more feature here, the phone is operatable even when there is water on the screen. But don’t think that it supports IP68, OnePlus didn’t say that. You’ll still have to pay out of your own pocket if the phone breaks in the water.
Performance & Gaming
As you all know, the main reason why the Ace 2 Pro is more expensive than the K60 Ultra is this processor. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still the strongest processor for Android, so the Ace 2 Pro chose it to get the strongest performance as well. There are no anomalies in any of the Benchmark scores. Stress test performance is average and still suffers from overheating and downclocking.
Genshin Impact was recently updated with an underwater area, so let’s go underwater for this playtest. By the way, there’s a Paimon version of the Ace 2 Pro coming in the future, and we’ll be sure to do an unboxing video for you guys. So remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Compared to the Xiaomi 13, which had an excellent gaming experience last year, the Ace 2 Pro is pretty much the same. The Xiaomi has a bit higher resolution though, so the power consumption will be a bit higher as well. In Long time gaming sessions, the Ace 2 Pro can also maintain the frame rate at around 50fps, which still provides a smooth gaming experience.
The Ace 2 Pro still has Frame Booster, which means you can boost the game’s frame rate up to 120 by frame interpolating. Of course, it also increases latency and doesn’t always apply to any games you play. You also can’t turn this feature on if your phone gets too hot. There’s no significant improvement over previous OnePlus phones, so I won’t go into details.
Overall, the gaming experience is better than I expected. I used to mock OnePlus for their “Focuses on Performance” written on the box, but it’s not on the Ace 2 Pro box. So this time, they can finally say that with pride.
Camera
Mid-range phones that focus on performance generally don’t have very powerful cameras. The Ace 2 Pro’s camera is pretty much identical to the Ace 2. If you want to know more about the camera, check out our Ace 2 Review video, and I’ll just talk briefly about my experience with the Ace 2 Pro.
The Ace 2 Pro’s main camera performs well, and I can hardly pick out any unacceptable flaws in it. The dynamic range is excellent and the colors aren’t overly bright. The heavy sharpening effect problem on previous OnePlus phones has also been solved, the details of the cat hair are very natural.
2x zoom sharpness is also acceptable, even at night in various dark light scenes, it is similar to the daytime photos, which is considered to be excellent at this price point. Just the 8MP ultra-wide camera that’s a little short in terms of clarity.
All in all, the previous OnePlus phone may not have had a very good camera performance, but since it’s back in OPPO’s family, the camera’s algorithm has been significantly improved, so most of the time you can take a decent photo with Ace 2 pro.
Battery & Charging
The Ace 2 Pro’s charging power has also been upgraded from 100W to 150W, less than 20 minutes for a full charge is shockingly fast even by now. The battery capacity is 5000mAh. The battery life is pretty good, about the same level as a regular 8 Gen 2 phone, so normally It only needs to be charged once a day.
Conclusion
The Ace 2 Pro actually performs well in all aspects, my only complaint is that there is no telephoto camera and the ultra-wide camera is weak. But it doesn’t matter because the main focus is still on the performance and the price is pretty good. I know, a lot of people want to know who is better when compared to Redmi K60 Ultra. So remember to follow our channel, the K60 Ultra review video will have the answer you want to know.
Samsung recently unveiled its latest generation of foldable smartphones, which included the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. However, it appears that work on a successor to the Flip model has already begun and there are some major upgrades.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Camera Improvements
The South Korean tech giant launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with the same camera as its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which is a 12-megapixel primary sensor. But it seems like the next-gen Flip model will feature some notable improvements, especially in the photography department. According to a new report from the GalaxyClub, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will feature a major upgrade in camera technology.
Apparently, Samsung is currently testing the prototypes of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a 50-megapixel primary camera. If this news is true, the company’s next-gen foldable phone will bring a notable upgrade over the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Unfortunately, the report does not reveal any finer details regarding this camera sensor or its lenses. But based on what we know so far, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will carry the codename B6, while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will have the codename Q6.
The two 2024 foldable smartphones are still a year away from being announced so it is still too early to know for sure. Keep in mind that this is also just an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates regarding this matter.
SK Hynix has unveiled its latest DRAM innovation, the HBM3E memory, a groundbreaking product specifically designed for AI applications. This announcement establishes the company’s dominance in the ultra-high-performance memory sector. Samples are already being distributed to customers for performance verification, and mass production starts in 1H24.
HBM3E Achieves an Astounding 1.15TB/s Data Processing Speed
HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) refers to a stack of multiple DRAM chips vertically arranged, which considerably amplifies data processing speeds. The evolution of HBM DRAM has seen its advancements from the first-generation HBM to the most recent, fifth-generation HBM3E. Notably, HBM3E is an enhancement of its predecessor, HBM3.
With their extensive history in HBM production, SK Hynix commented on the release, “As the exclusive manufacturer of HBM3, our development of the world’s most superior HBM3E showcases our deep expertise and commitment to leading the AI memory market.” The company has plans to commence mass production of this cutting-edge memory by the first half of the subsequent year.
The HBM3E boasts a staggering data processing speed of 1.15 terabytes per second. To put this in perspective, it’s capable of handling 230 full high-definition (FHD) movies, each 5 gigabytes in size, in just one second.
Beyond its sheer speed, the product incorporates the latest Advanced MR-MUF technology, enhancing heat dissipation by a notable 10% compared to its previous generation. Furthermore, the HBM3E is designed with backward compatibility. This feature enables a seamless transition for customers, allowing the integration of HBM3E into existing HBM3-based systems without necessitating any design alterations.
The longstanding partnership between NVIDIA and SK Hynix further solidifies the promise of HBM3E. Ian Buck, VP of NVIDIA’s Hyperscale and HPC Division, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration’s future, emphasizing the potential of the new HBM3E in revolutionizing AI computing.
Samsung is also set to start mass production of HBM chips tailored for AI in the latter half of 2023, competing directly with SK Hynix. In 2022, SK Hynix held a 50% share of the HBM market, Samsung had 40%, and Micron accounted for the remaining 10%. The HBM market constitutes just 1% of the overall DRAM segment.
ECOVACS ROBOTICS recently showcased a new range of cutting-edge products during its 2023 Global Launch Event. This introduction represents the brand’s ongoing commitment to addressing diverse home service needs and reinforcing its “Robotics for All” ethos. We were excited to be there and take a closer look at the three of the newly released robots. You can check out the video about the event tour.
ECOVACS Deebot X2 OMNI
The first one is the Deebot X2 OMNI robot vacuum. The biggest changes noticeable to the eyes are the shape and size. The front of the robot has been designed in a square body, with 32cm wide and 95mm high, and the mop underneath is 200mm wide, which is pretty large.
If you have followed up on the robot vacuum products in this market, you will understand that, unlike all the rounded robot vacuums out there, such shape and dimension changes, we’ve seen before in the market, can again largely improve the capability of cleaning some hard-to-reach places, like 90-degree corners, areas under or around the sofa, and we will definitely notice the differences it makes. Meanwhile, the mop lift is improved to 15mm high now and the suction power is upgraded to 7500-8000pa, this will enable the robot to climb up taller carpets and will not leave any dirt behind. Ecovas claims that the X2 OMNI can clean up to 99.77% of the whole house, which is much like a figure that we haven’t seen before.
In order to fulfill a vacuum’s destiny, the brain of the robot has also been upgraded. The AIVI 3D 2.0 system has a “Dual-laser Lidar”, which not only significantly reduced the height of the robot, but also can detect everything much quicker and more precisely within a wide 210-degree field of view.
The benefit of the upgrades enables the robot to have a better computing ability, you can see how it maps out the more squared-off corners and accurate tiny objects. In reality, it can determine the size and position of the objects in front of it, not just one, but all of them, so it can decide the best route to go ahead without any trials. The AI machine learning ability has really helped the robot to select the best navigation strategy, to put it into comparison here, some models from other brands will just stuck and can’t decide which way to go, but the X2 OMNI is doing an excellent job here. The mobility is incredible. By the way, this tech is also used in some electric cars, so the reliability and response are second to none for sure.
Some other features worth mentioning are auto dirty-water detection, auto detergent filling, and YIKO intelligent voice assistant 2.0. Which also helps a lot to improve the overall experience.
After this, would you say it can help you better with household cleaning? let us know your thought down below, and we will try to do a more in-depth review of this later on.
ECOVACS WINBOT W2
Next one is the Winbot W2. Living in the concrete jungle is something we are all familiar with, and the glass window is the portal for us to know the outside world, well keeping it clean can be an essential task we all need to do. The Winbot, a window cleaning robot from Ecovacs solves the problems perfectly, and the W2, got some improvements over the first gen.
The best part is that it has a station for the robot, this station is multi-fuctional, it plays the role of taking the robot anywhere it should be, providing power when the robot is working, automatically retracting the cables, and also it can stick to the floor. In case the robot falls from the window, the station will make sure it does not fall further down, this is a very thoughtful design. With this station, the robot can work for 80mins, it can definitely clean many windows in the house. But just to remind you, the station can not suck on the window like the robot, it’s better to put it on the ground it should be.
A common problem with window-mopping robots is that, when it’s working, the cables will easily tangle together, resulting in malfunction or falling. The W2 solves this problem by utilizing only one strong cable on it, the cable is made of composite materials, and won’t easily bind to anything, and even if it falls, W2 will react within 0.02 seconds, and the cable will hold the robot from falling.
Lastly, the cleaning ability. In hot weather or the glass is in extremely dirty condition, cleaning will be harder. So the W2 can solve this by adapting 2800Pa suction power, and the three nozzles on the robot will spray the water out evenly and continuously, keeping the area wet all the time, as you can imagine, this will help with the cleaning a lot.
ECOVACS AIRBOT Z2
Well these are the main upgrades for the W2, let’s jump to the last one, the Airbot Z2.
The Airbot Z2 is a mobile air purifier. It has the same AIVI 3D system like the X2 OMNI, so it has the same AI mapping and accurate navigation ability, and with all the sensors in each room, it will navigate its own way to find the spaces that need air purification. I must say this is a much more advanced solution than the traditional air purifiers that just sit there and work hard trying to do their job. In a typical experiment, the Z2 can bring the PM2.5 figure down to 25 with half of the time a normal air purifier needs. Another benefit of this AIVI 3D system is that, it can follow the house owner anywhere around providing clean air, sort of like a robotic pet.
The Z2 has 5 layers of filters, each to filter out certain types of odors. The most appealing one to some people is the pet hair filter, it can get rid of 97.5% of the pet hair that might cause allergies, which is quite impressive.
To create a more pleasant environment for the household, Ecovacs works with a well-known perfume brand to bring some essential oil to the Z2, so you have both clean and refreshing air.
Impression
Ecovacs, as the leader in the cleaning robot industry, has expanded its product line to every corner of the household. The event really refreshes our imagination about where a smart home can go. So if you are interested in Ecovacs, please check out the link down below, to learn more about the brand story and products, we will also be working on the review of them after this. Please stay tuned to our YouTube channel.
Stuffcool has just unveiled a new powerbank for the Indian market. It is the new Ally model, which features some notable specs and features. So here are all the details regarding the new accessory.
Stuffcool Ally Specs
The known accessories maker’s latest powerbank features a massive 10,000mAh battery pack. This will enable it to charge up multiple products. It is a new pocket-friendly powerbank that can charge all of your iOS devices. The device supports an output of up to 22.5W. Stuffcool’s Ally is capable of charging an iPhone to 50 percent in just 30 minutes at 20W PD charging speeds. It supports Lightning to Type C cable which can help it charge an iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and even Ally as well.
Notably, the powerbank measures just 11cm in length and 5cm in width, while also housing a built-in charger for the Apple Watch. So while the iPhone charges at 20W speeds, the Apple Watch can be charged at 2.5W simultaneously. On a single full charge, the device can power an iPhone 14 Pro about 2.2 times. Apart from Apple products, you can even charge compatible Android and other devices like truly wireless earbuds, neckbands, and smartwatches as well.
Stuffcool Ally Pricing & Availability
The Stuffcool Ally 10,000mAh Compact Powerbank is currently listed on the company’s website for a price tag of 4,490 INR. Although, the device is available for a special introductory price tag of 3,490 INR. Interestingly enough, the Ally powerbank is Made in India and is also approved by the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).
The Korean giant officially unwrapped the OneUI 6.0 a couple of weeks ago bundling some exciting enhancements and features. The OneUI 6.0 Beta program is now live for the last year’s flagship Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 Series is also in pursuit of soon receiving support for the OneUI 6.0 beta program. However, the actual date is not yet unveiled, but a dedicated section for OneUI 6.0 is spotted on the Samsung Community Forums in India and the UK.
As per records, the Galaxy S22 is expected to receive the latest OneUI support within a month. A similar pattern on Samsung Community forums was followed before publishing the first beta build for the Galaxy S23. It is highly likely that Galaxy S22 users would get the update within a couple of weeks to a month from now.
The update is expected to initially go live in South Korea, the US, the UK, India, Poland, China, and Germany.
OneUI 6.0 Features
Samsung bundled OneUI 6.0 with some exciting changes along with the Android 14 features. The new Quick Panel changes are quite noticeable, features for the Dynamic Lock Screen make things more creative, and the new notification layout this like the icing on the cake. The additional feature to sort notifications by time is another useful enhancement.
Other changes include a new default font, Simplified Home Icon labels, and much more. There are major security and performance improvements alongside the visual treats on the OneUI 6.0
boAt has just announced a brand-new limited edition wireless headphones in India. The new hearable is dubbed the Rockid Rush and was made for children. These arrive with features specific to kids and aim to offer a comfortable listening experience.
boAt Rockid Rush Kids Headphones Specs
The boAt Rockid Rush is equipped with 30mm audio drivers that will bring an immersive audio experience for kids. With aspects like remote learning and homeschooling becoming more common, a comfortable pair of headphones is important for children’s education thanks to soft and plush earcups and lightweight design. Furthermore, the Rockid Rush features boAt Signature Sound along with a sound limit of 85 decibels to ensure that kids’ ears are protected.
The company’s new Rockid Rush will offer up to 10 hours of playback on a single full charge via a USB Type-C port with fast charging support. Other notable features include touch control support for volume and track change, Bluetooth 5.3 with dual connectivity support for multi-device pairing, a built-in microphone for calls, and voice assistant support. boAt also recently launched the Wave Sigma smartwatch in India.
The headphones arrive in two color options, namely Aqua and Coral. The Rockid Rush wireless Bluetooth headphones are available for an introductory price tag of 1,499 INR. It can be purchased from the company’s official website as well as Amazon and Flipkart. The device is a limited edition and will also be sold via offline channels in select cities.
After unveiling the design and key features of the boAt Wave Sigma smartwatch last week, the brand has now finally unveiled more details about it along with the pricing and sale date.
boAt Wave Sigma pricing & availability
The boAt Wave Sigma smartwatch is priced at 1,299 and comes in a range of color options including Active Black, Pink, Cool Blue, Cherry Blossom, Jade Purple, Cool Grey, and a sleek Metal Black (with a metallic strap) color variant. It can be purchased from Amazon India and the brand’s official website from August 23 at 12 A.M.
boAt Wave Sigma smartwatch specs
The boAt Wave Sigma comes equipped with a 2.01-inch HD display, offering a resolution of 240 x 296 pixels and an impressive brightness of 550 nits. It has over 100 customizable watch faces to suit your style. Notably, it supports Bluetooth calling, enabling you to make calls directly from your wrist.
Running on the Crest Plus OS, it offers a quick dial pad feature to save up to 10 contacts for easy access. This smartwatch boasts an extensive range of fitness features with over 700 sports modes to cater to various workouts. It’s also built to withstand dust and water with its IP67 rating.
For health monitoring, the boAt Wave Sigma tracks key metrics like heart rate, SpO2, sleep patterns, and provides energy and sleep scores. Beyond fitness, it offers handy features including camera control, music playback control, weather updates, alarm settings, timer, stopwatch, and a “Find My Phone” function.
Powering these features is a 230mAh battery, delivering up to 5 days of battery life under regular usage. However, if you frequently use Bluetooth calling, it still provides a respectable 2 days of battery life.
Realme will hold a launch event in India on August 23 to announce a new lineup of smartphones and the Buds Air 5 TWS earbuds. The Buds Air 5 will also be released in China a few days later on August 28. The Realme GT 5 is also confirmed to be announced at the event.
Realme has teased the upcoming Buds Air 5 with a design poster that looks similar to the Indian variant that was teased earlier. As a result, the new earbuds will likely feature large 12.4mm sound drivers and will be available in three colors: Blue and White.
There will also be support for active noise cancellation (ANC) that can block up to 50dB of noise. This is similar to the ANC level of the Buds 5 Pro, which was launched in China on May 5. The ANC will be accompanied by 6 built-in microphones for clear calls. The earbuds will also support Dolby Atmos for an immersive sound experience. Not much else is known about the Buds 5 yet.
On the other hand, the Realme Buds Air 5 Pro has an 11mm base driver and 6mm tweeter combo and supports Spatial audio and the LDAC codec. It also offers an impressive battery life of 40 hours (with the case), is water-resistant, and comes with Bluetooth 5.3 for smooth and reliable connections.
Foldable Smartphones have finally started gaining momentum in China’s smartphone market. Following the CINNO Research data report, the foldable smartphone market share is inflated by 72% based on a Year-on-Year comparison. It is pretty surprising to see the positive trend in foldable sales when overall Smartphone sales have reduced for eleven straight quarters.
The latest foldable launch by Huawei has made it secure 1st position in the sales list. Thanks to the Huawei Mate X3 and its exciting design and specifications have led to solid sales in Q2 2023. The onboard software also enabled the foldable smartphone to garner maximum sales. However, Oppo managed to gain 2nd position with Samsung tailing at the 3rd position. Samsung sales mostly relied on the previous year’s foldable i.e. Fold 4 and Flip 4 as the new foldable were introduced recently.
The Vivo, Honor, and Xiaomi remained at the 4th, 5th, and 6th position, respectively in terms of sales for the first half of 2023.
Among all the OEMs, Huawei manages to secure half of the overall foldable market share. Meanwhile, Samsung follows with the ~40% overall market share. Other manufacturers’ share is also set to increase with good sales in the recent months.
Flip or Fold: Which design rules the market?
The Horizontal Flip aka Fold form factor seems to be attracting more buyers due to its large display. The report indicates that the Fold-form factor catered to 55% of sales. In this form factor, Huawei manages to secure 1st rank followed by Samsung and Honor at consecutive positions.
However, the vertical display aka Flip form factor is now slowly catching up.
Last year, on September 6, it was Huawei, not Apple, that first introduced satellite connectivity on a mainstream smartphone. A day later, on September 7, the Cupertino company also introduced this new technology with the iPhone 14 series. Satellite connectivity allows a phone to connect to a low-orbit satellite and send an SOS message even when there is no cellular signal reception.
The life-saving satellite communication feature is coming to more phones soon. Google has made it compatible with Android 14, and there are rumors that Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi will bring it to their devices through Qualcomm. It’s clear that satellite communication on phones could be the next big thing, so it’s important you know what it is and how it works.
What is Satellite connectivity on modern phones?
If you’re anything like us, you must have seen those old satellite phones with long antennas sticking out of their heads. Unlike your regular cell phone, a satphone connects to other phones or the telephone network via a radio link through satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites. This enables them to be useful even in the remotest locations.
Carrying a satellite phone in our pockets is not an option for most of us, so manufacturers are pushing the tech on modern smartphones, and yes, with no visible antennas. However, the current technology only allows you to send text messages via satellite and not make any calls. Also, there are certain hardware requirements for integrating this feature into smartphones. As Mishaal Rahmaan points out, the feature will depend on the modem hardware in the device you are using.
If you’re wondering how this feature can help you, here’s an example: Imagine you’re feeling adventurous and plan a trip to a remote location in the world. You get there and find yourself beyond the reach of cellular towers. God forbid, you get into an emergency and can’t reach out to someone. Satellite communication on your phone can solve this problem by providing a connection even when there is no terrestrial network available. We have already heard of numerous cases where satellite SOS technology has saved lives, the most recent being a family who used this feature to escape the Hawaii wildfires.
How does Satellite connectivity work on smartphones?
To support satellite connectivity, smartphone manufacturers need to tightly integrate hardware and software. The Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models have hardware components that are deeply integrated with software, allowing antennas to directly connect to a satellite.
Apple has partnered with Globalstar, a satellite communications company that operates a constellation of 48 low-orbit satellites. To send emergency messages via satellite, Apple developed a unique compression algorithm that shrinks text messages to a third of their original size. The emergency message is received by one of Globalstar’s satellites in low-earth orbit, which travels at speeds of approximately 16,000 mph. The satellite then passes the message down to ground stations located at key points all over the world.
Huawei Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro smartphones can send short texts and use navigation thanks to China’s global BeiDou satellite network. However, Huawei’s description of the system suggests that the Mate 50 phones can only send texts via satellite, not receive them.
It’s possible the future phones will implement the technology in a different way. They may even bring voice and data connectivity.
What lies in the future?
Many Android brands could introduce this feature with their upcoming flagship phones. Qualcomm announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) that phone makers, including Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, Nothing, and Honor, are ready to bring satellite communication capabilities to their phones. However, there are no specific details available as of now.
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon Satellite technology in partnership with satellite service provider Iridium at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. It will allow Android smartphones to send two-way text messages and access other messaging apps using satellites in emergency situations, similar to what we have seen on iPhones.
In addition, a recent report suggests Google wants to bring satellite connectivity to Messages (Via Mishaal Rahmaan). The search giant appears to be adding the user interface (UI) elements required to initiate emergency SOS messages via satellite within its Messages app. It shouldn’t be a surprise since Google has already announced that Android 14 will support satellite connectivity.
T-Mobile also announced its own partnership with SpaceX to provide satellite connectivity on smartphones through Starlink satellites. MediaTek also joined the fray in February 2023 and showed off two chipsets that enable two-way satellite communication on smartphones. And let’s not forget the rumors about satellite connectivity on future Samsung flagships that have been circulating since last year.
Satellite connectivity on phones is the next big thing
There’s no doubt satellite Communication on smartphones has the potential to have a significant impact on our lives. The promise of continuous, far-reaching connectivity can be a game-changer, especially in life-threatening situations. Clearly, this makes satellite communication on smartphones not just a luxury, but a possible lifesaver.
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