The Biden administration has been pushing chipmakers to have their foundries setup within the US. While the move to bring advanced chip production is to achieve various economic or industrial policy goals, it will also come at a cost that can affect the overall market for smartphones.
If the US succeeds in bringing chip production from major foundries like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), then the average cost of smartphones could rise across the globe. This is likely due to unavoidable factors like higher wage in American jobs compared to their Asian counterparts. The world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, has told investors that US chip plants will cost much more than the same plants that are situated in its home country of Taiwan.
For those unaware, the US’ CHIPS Act was designed to incentivize chipmakers to setup facilities in the US. However, the 54 billion US Dollar effort can help bring in the foundries, but it can’t make the chips cheaper. Apart from this, it would also create a widening geopolitical-technological rivalry with China. This move can affect brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, and many other OEMs in the market.
Breaking down an iPhone 14 Plus, 54 percent of the estimated 527 US Dollars manufacturing cost of the device is just the semiconductor alone. Out of this, 81 US Dollars is the cost for just the core A15 processor. Despite the chipset being designed by the Cupertino based giant, TSMC is the partner that builds this SoC. Thus, we can also affect such changes to affect Qualcomm Snapdragon chips that are made by TSMC.
Xiaomi has just recently announced that it will be making some changes in its brand committee members. The company has reshuffled some of its executives, so here are all the details regarding this matter.
According to an internal letter shared earlier this month, the Chinese tech giant has adjusted the brand committee members that has moved some of its executives. So now, Lu Weibing will serve as the chairman of this committee. Meanwhile, Zeng Xuezhong is the new senior vice president while Xu Fei will serve as the general manager of the China Marketing Department. Similarly, the new list also talks about the position of the general manager of the industrial design department of the automobile department, and the general manager of the ecological chain department as well.
Furthermore, Pan Jiutang is now the chief of staff of the group, Zhu Yin is the new chairman of the design committee, Li Tao has been appointed as the vice chairman of the quality committee of the group. Similarly, Wang Haihua is the vice president of the public affairs department of the group, Liu Zhen has been appointed as the new general manager of the legal department while Wagn Wang is the general manager of the internal control and internal audit of the department.
The duties of the committee members are to be responsible for making judgements on crucial matters. This includes matter related to brand selection and use of brand cooperation and more while maintaining business in accordance to the principles of the brand strategy. For those unaware, Xiaomi Group has adjusted its organizational structure multiple times in recent years, so the new restructuring arrives as no surprise.
Samsung is one of the largest companies in the world. While most of us are familiar with their popular consumer electronics products such as smartphones, the South Korean technology giant operates in many other areas. One of these areas is the production of processors. Samsung produces processors for various developers, including Qualcomm. Unfortunately, it appears that there are some issues in this area. Here are the details…
Samsung loses manufacturing contract for one more Qualcomm chip
Samsung has suffered another blow in its contract chip manufacturing business. Qualcomm has chosen to manufacture its latest processor, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1, using TSMC’s 4nm process instead of Samsung Foundry’s 4nm LPE process. This decision comes as no surprise as Samsung Foundry has been facing efficiency and yield issues in recent years.
TSMC’s 4nm process has proven to be more efficient, which means that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 will be more power efficient than its predecessor. The processor is set to be unveiled at Qualcomm’s launch event on March 17, 2023, and is expected to bring faster performance and efficiency.
The chip features one Cortex-X2 CPU core clocked at 2.92GHz, three Cortex-A710 CPU cores clocked at 2.5GHz, and four Cortex-A510 CPU cores running at a maximum frequency of 1.8GHz. It also features the Adreno 725 GPU clocked at 580MHz. The chip is an underclocked version of the popular Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and is the first time a Cortex-X series CPU is used in a Snapdragon 7 series chip.
Leaked benchmarks reveal that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 scores 1,232 points in Geekbench’s single-core CPU test and 4,095 points in the multi-core CPU test. This is almost as good as the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, which was close to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The new chip is expected to make premium mid-range phones as fast as last year’s flagship phones.
While Samsung’s 4nm and 5nm nodes have faced issues, rumors suggest that its 3nm GAA is much better and could be superior to TSMC’s 3nm process. Some rumors also claim that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will use Samsung Foundry’s 3nm GAA, but this claim should be taken with a grain of salt.
The loss of the manufacturing contract for the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 is a significant setback for Samsung’s contract chip manufacturing business. However, the company still has its 3nm GAA process, which could potentially attract future clients. Samsung will need to work on improving its processes and addressing the efficiency and yield issues it has faced to remain competitive in the contract chip manufacturing market.
OnePlus 100W SUPERVOOC charger is a small and portable wall charger that supports dual port charging. The charger comes with a Type-C port and USB A port which can be simultaneously used to charge two devices with both ports outputting 50W SuperVOOC charging or 50W SuperVOOC from the USB and 45W PD charging from the USB Type-C port simultaneously. ‘
The charger can be used for laptops, tablets, phones, earphones, etc, and charges your device efficiently and quickly. It supports SUPERVOOC, VOOC, PD, QC, and PPS charging protocols.
OnePlus 100W Dual Port charger comes with multiple safety features like protection from over-current, over-voltage, over-heating, short-circuit, etc that keep your charger as well as your devices safe.
You can now buy the OnePlus 100W dual port charger for $59.99 only on giztop. The charger comes in White and Green color variants.
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A new iQOO Z-series device is reportedly in the works. It is dubbed the iQOO Z7i. The device has been spotted on the Google Play Console certification. It is also expected to be a new model in the Z7 series that is confirmed to include the regular and possibly a pro variant. The certification listing reveals key specifications of the Z7i.
The iQOO Z7i is listed with a model number vivo PD2230 on Google Play Console. The rendered image shows the phone with a waterdrop notch display and a thick bottom chin. We don’t get a look at the smartphone’s back panel. As per the certification listing, the iQOO Z7i will feature an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels and a 320 dpi screen density.
The Google Play Console listing reveals that the iQOO Z7i will be equipped with a MediaTek MT6833 processor with two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz. The chipset corresponds to the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The upcoming offering is listed with 8GB RAM and we can expect more options at launch. The smartphone will run on Android 13 OS out of the box.
This is everything we know about the iQOO Z7i at the moment. Based on the listing, it seems that the device will be an entry-level offering and the base model in the iQOO Z7 series.
iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO Z7 5G in India on March 21st. It is confirmed to feature an AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch and a 64MP OIS-enabled camera. The upcoming smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor.
As photography on smartphones get better and better every year, we have been able to capture the moon in fine details thanks to powerful zoom lens. However, while there are some brands that offer a great experience on their telephoto/periscope cameras, it appears that Vivo might be manipulating some of the results.
(From left to right) Auto Mode at 1x ; Supermoon Mode at 1x
According to a series of tweets by Alvin (@sondesix), he shared a number of pictures and his experience of taking shots of the moon on his Vivo X80 Pro. In the first tweet, he took two images of the moon, one with auto mode from the main camera (1x zoom) and one in the Supermoon mode (1x zoom). The picture taken on auto mode shows the moon as how it appears in the night sky naturally, but in the Supermoon mode the moon appears to be much more larger.
We can even see certain details on the moon. Keep in mind that both shots were taken in the same magnification so such a noticeable change in size shows some form of manipulation. Following this, Alvin continued to even test the device against pictures taken from phones from other brands. He compared a moon shot with the Galaxy S23 Ultra where he set the S23 Ultra’s zoom camera on 65.3x magnification to make a comparable image.
In the video below, you can see that I made an overlay of both pictures.
I set the fixed transparency of the Galaxy S23 Ultra's picture to 60% and I put the vivo X80 Pro's picture above it.
Here again, we see quite a bit of difference between the two phones in terms of the details that can be seen on the moon’s surface. Alvin compared the two images and concluded that Vivo is manipulating moon shots on the Vivo X80 Pro. He noticed certain details suddenly appearing or being removed in the pictures taken of the moon, but also added that the differences could be related to different lenses and focal lengths. However, he still feels like the difference is quite “sus”.
BOB AND BRAD Q2 Mini Massage Gun is now available at a discounted price on Amazon US. The mini massage gun uses rapid and repetitive pressure combined with vibration therapy. The massage head moves quickly and forcefully, applying pressure directly to your soft tissue, while the vibrations engage the outer layer of skin giving you quick and easy pain relief and relaxation.
The device is designed and made by famous physical therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck who have millions of followers across the globe. Unlike other generic massage guns available in the market, Bob and Brad’s ergonomic creations are intentionally built to improve patient and athlete recovery.
Reasons to choose BOB AND BRAD Q2 Mini Massage Gun:
Adjustable intensity and speed:
The massage gun comes with 5 adjustable speeds (1800, 2100, 2400, 2700, 3000) percussions per minute, with the intensity increasing at each level. This means you can set the strength of the massage as per your requirement. With a maximum speed of up to 3000rpm and vibration amplitude of 7mm, this device easily breaks up knots and relaxes tight muscles, digging deep and relieving hard-to-reach muscle groups.
Proprietary Brushless Motor with Ultra Low Noise:
Q2 Mini features a new brushless motor with a max speed of 3000rpm and uses the latest noise reduction technology to reduce the noise of the massage gun to less than 55dB even at the max speed setting. This means you can use this massage gun anywhere and at any time without worrying about disturbing others.
Deep Tissue Massage for Pain Relief:
Q2 Mini provides deep tissue massage that alleviates pain and relieves muscle restriction by breaking down the scar tissues. The massage gun is designed not only for sports injuries but also for post-surgery care.
Muscle Spasm and Stiffness:
The massage gun is designed to relieve muscle spasms and stiffness that may arise from an intense workout or sudden stiff movements and jerks. Apart from instant pain relief, the massage gun also helps to release post-workout lactic acid and activate the nervous system. It helps to stimulate the receptors of the sympathetic nervous system which regulates muscle function and maintains the body’s homeostasis.
Design and Charging Interface:
Bob and Brad the makers of Q2 Mini are physical therapists and hence know the exact need of their customers. Thus they have come up with an ergonomic handle design that enables you to hold the massage gun from different angles with ease. The device also comes with an ergonomic silicone handle for easy grip and maximum comfort. The designers have also added an efficient heat-dissipation air chute that reduces the heat and keeps the device cool, when in use.
Q2 Mini Massage Gun can be charged using a USB-C charger like a regular phone adapter or 5V/2A adapter.
Pocket Size and Highly Portable:
This device is one of the best solutions to relieve muscle tension and stress on the go as it strikes the perfect balance between power and size. Q2 Mini massager is lightweight, compact, and highly portable. It weighs just 0.95lb and comes in the size of a water bottle which makes it easy to store in your carry-on, purse, or backpack.
Whether you are going to the gym or on a weekend getaway in the outdoors or traveling abroad, you can always carry your massage gun to relieve stressed muscles and alleviate pain.
BOB AND BRAD Q2 Mini Massage Gun is now available for $69.99 only on Amazon US. The device is not only a great investment for your health but also makes a great gift option for your loved ones.
Some of you should know about this phone that was unveiled at MWC. Last year’s SPARK 9 Pro was impressive in terms of price and image quality of selfies. If you want to get a phone with great selfies at a cheap price last year, I will suggest you buy SPARK 9 Pro. But this year, you can check this one, SPARK 10 Pro.
Unboxing & Design
Like SPARK9 Pro, the box contains almost the same accessories. Card pin, earphone, charging cable, and 18w charger. The only difference is that the case has changed from a hard PC to TPU, which means it has become more flexible.
The design of SPARK 10 Pro is somewhat similar to its predecessor, but not quite. The most obvious change is the camera module, two circles have become three. But when you take a closer look, the lens has become one less. The circle on the right is actually the flash, and the small hole above it is just a decoration. Although there is one less lens, that lens is really not very important. I think it’s worth it if you can get a better main camera for it.
The back panel design is also made up of glossy and frosted, but the glossy area has been cut down, and only the lens module part is glossy. This time the back panel material has been upgraded, and the new Starry glass is more scratch resistant and very smooth to the touch. Unfortunately, there are only two colorways of black and white this time, green and blue do not appear on the 10 Pro.
When you see the earphones in the box, you should be able to guess that the SPARK 10 Pro has a headphone jack. A TF card and a dual SIM card can be put into the SIM card slot together. A waterproof design is also available. Honestly, I like SPARK 9 Pro a little more in terms of design. But design favorites are different from person to person, SPARK 10 Pro has done its best at this price point.
Selfie Camera
The bad news is that the SPARK 10 Pro selfie camera is still 32 MP, but the good news is that the SPARK 9 Pro is already unbeatable for selfies at the same price point, so the 10 Pro’s selfie camera is also still powerful. The selfie in the daytime is already much better than many budget phones, and is close to the middle and high-end phones. Beauty mode also removes blemishes from your face.
Here’s what puts SPARK 10 Pro ahead of the others: its front notification light. It is also a flashlight, providing enough light for selfies in low light. It avoids reflections from screen fill light and is very friendly to people who wear glasses. The brighter light also results in less noise and sharper details. Anyway, there is no phone under $200 that can take better selfies than the SPARK 10 Pro. I’m sure about that.
Although the rear camera has one less lens, it seems that the performance of the main camera has become better. With the aid of AI color tuning, the main camera can give you a great photo for most scenes. These photos don’t look much different from mid-range phones that are much more expensive than them.
And it has a 50MP full-pixel mode. But with the lack of AI color grading and the large size of the photos, I think 12MP is enough. SPARK 10 Pro as an entry phone, you can’t expect too much from it at night. It does get noisier and less clarity. But its Super Night mode improves the dynamic range of photos, at least allowing you to capture objects in front of the lens even in low light.
SPARK 10 Pro also supports 2k 30fps, and the clarity of the footage is quite good for entry phones. The front lens resolution supports up to 2k, and the frame rate supports up to 30fps. With the front flash, I think it’s even better than many flagship phones.Please click on the video at the top of the article to confirm the sample video.
Display
In addition to the algorithmic improvement of the camera, the display has also been upgraded this time. The first upgrade can be seen when you light up the screen: Punch-hole Display. although this kind of display has become mainstream for a long time, many phones in the same price range are still using the water drop display, so this is also a kind of upgrade.
The screen also supports higher refresh rates, with a 90Hz refresh rate being good enough for most everyday applications. I wouldn’t say the display is very good, but it’s clear that the SPARK 10 Pro is doing its best.
SPARK 10 Pro’s processor is MediaTek’s Helio G88. While the G88 sounds more powerful than the 9 Pro’s G85, the difference in performance is actually negligible. The G88 has no problem handling PUBG Mobile, with HD Graphics stable at 30fps. If you have to play Genshin Impact on your entry phone, I’ve tested it for you too. It’s not a problem to cope with Commission Quests at the lowest Graphics, but the game experience is not that good. 5% power consumption for 10 minutes. This entry phone is more suitable for more relaxed games I think.
The SPARK 10 Pro is a very interesting phone. Even in 2023, an entry phone that focuses on selfies is very rare. In order to let more people enjoy taking selfies, it not only makes concessions on the price but also doesn’t lag behind other phones in every aspect of its specs. If you like budget selfie phones, then do try SPARK 10 Pro, at least in selfies it will not let you down. Here’s Will from gizmochina, we’ll see you next time.
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Many people and companies use this artificial intelligence chatbot and integrate it into their services. One of them, Microsoft, which has invested heavily in developer OpenAI, has announced that GPT-4 will be released next week with video features. Here are the details…
Microsoft says GPT-4 coming next week with video features
Microsoft has announced that GPT-4 will be released next week with video features. This news was shared by Andreas Braun, CTO of Microsoft Germany and Lead Data & AI STU, at an event called “AI in Focus – Digital Kickoff.” Bing, which is currently powered by ChatGPT and GPT 3.5, has been criticized for being slow in generating and displaying results.
With the introduction of GPT-4, Bing is expected to become more advanced and offer new possibilities for users. Multimodal models will enable users to interact through multiple modes, including text, images, and sounds. The new version has ability to generate videos is one of its key features.
Last month, OpenAI announced that it was working on a ChatGPT mobile app that would be powered by GPT-4 AI technology. The mobile app will allow users to make videos with AI assistance, highlighting the possibilities of GPT-4. In addition to allowing users to make videos with AI assistance, GPT-4 will also generate answers faster than the existing GPT 3.5. GPT-4 will be more human-like, generating answers that sound more like a human wrote them. These changes will also be available in the Bing Chat in the near future.
Microsoft has invested billions of dollars in OpenAI, and as a result, it should not take long for GPT-4 to be introduced into Bing search. However, Braun did not specify when Bing Chat would start getting the benefits of GPT-4. With the ability to generate videos and more human-like answers, the new version is set to revolutionize the way we interact with AI technology.
Earlier today (10th March 2023), Lenovo teased the appearance of its next gen laptop models from its popular Yoga series. The company previewed the next gen Yoga Air, which is a thin and light laptops.
Looking at the shared image, we can see that the next generation of the Chinese tech giant’s Yoga Air laptops will feature a brand new color scheme, which consists of a dual tone design. The model that we can see includes a new blue and orange color scheme. The top cover featuring the blue color hue, while the bottom half with the keyboard is a bright orange. It appears that the company has yet to officially finalize the name of this color model but has also shared some possible candidate names.
This includes Magic Sea Blue, Freesia Orange, or Sunlight Reflection. Unfortunately, this is all the information shared by the brand at the moment. So finer details regarding this upcoming Yoga Air laptop model like its specifications or pricing details are still unknown. Just a while back, Lenovo had announced that the new generation of Yoga series notebooks will be announced in the market sometime in April 2023.
So stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter. Let us know in the comments section down below how you feel about such a bright aesthetic on a laptop and if you would ever buy such a notebook.
Telegram, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, has released a new update that includes various enhancements and new features for its users. One of the update’s highlights is a new Power Saving mode that helps Android users to manage the performance and battery life of the application in their smartphone. This feature would help users with a less powerful smartphone or someone who is dealing with battery-draining issues.
Image credit – Telegram
Users can use the Power Saving mode to change settings such as autoplay animations, effects, and background updates. Users can also customize it to switch on automatically when the battery reaches a certain percentage. The mode is particularly beneficial for lower-end Android smartphones that may struggle with Telegram’s rich media and animations.
The Power Saving option can lower CPU utilisation by up to 40% and RAM usage by up to 30%, according to a blog post from Telegram. Users of Android devices may experience improved performance and better battery life as a result. You can enter the mode by going to Settings > Power Saving.
Along with the Power Saving mode, Telegram has also added new animated emoji, granular playback speed options for voice messages and videos, read time indicators for small groups, auto-send invite links for contacts who join Telegram, dynamic sticker pack order based on usage frequency, translated bot descriptions in various languages, improved iOS folder support, and more. Users of Android and iOS can get the most recent update from their respective app stores.
Earlier this week, the Xiaomi 13 Pro was made available to purchase via an early access sale in India. Less than 12 hours into the sale, the brand announced that the stock was completely sold out and the next restock will happen on March 10. Well, the date has arrived, and with it, the promised restock. Let’s take a look at the pricing, offers, and availability of the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Xiaomi 13 Pro price, offers & availability in India
Xiaomi has launched its latest smartphone, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, in India at a price of Rs 79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB configuration variant. In a limited-time sale, customers can avail of a flat Rs 10,000 instant discount when purchasing the device through Mi Store or Amazon using ICICI Credit and Credit EMI transactions.
HDFC Bank Credit Card users can also receive a flat Rs 8,000 discount with Credit Card and Credit Card EMI transactions on Mi Store or with HDFC Debit Card EMI transactions on Amazon. The smartphone will be available for purchase starting today, March 10, at 12:00 PM, exclusively through Amazon, Mi Store, Mi Homes, and Mi Studios.
Additionally, existing Xiaomi and Redmi users can receive an exchange bonus of up to Rs 12,000 when trading in their devices, with a reduced bonus of Rs 8,000 for those without a Xiaomi or Redmi device to exchange. It’s important to note that the bank offer and exchange bonus offers cannot be combined.
Xiaomi 13 Pro specs
Boasting impressive specifications, the Xiaomi 13 Pro flaunts a large 6.73-inch LTPO E6 AMOLED display with Quad HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 1900 nits. The screen is reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for durability and supports Dolby Vision.
The phone is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and offers up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. It features a triple rear camera system consisting of a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP telephoto camera. The front-facing camera is a 32MP shooter.
The device comes equipped with a 4820mAh battery that supports fast wired charging of up to 120W, wireless charging of up to 50W, and reverse wireless charging of up to 10W. It runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box, and the global model is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.
While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is the latest and greatest chipset from Qualcomm, new rumors are already surfacing regarding the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. A new report has revealed the CPU arrangement of this upcoming flagship chipset. So here are all the details.
Initial reports had claimed that the chipmaking giant will launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with the same CPU layout as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which is the 1+4+3 arrangement. However, a new report has claimed that the company is bumping up the number of performance core and sacrificing an efficiency core with a new 1+5+2 configuration. Based on recent reports, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to feature one Cortex X4 core that will have a clock speed of 3.2GHz.
However, older reports had claimed that it could even hit as high as 3.75GHz. On the other hand, the five Cortex A720 cores will clock at 3.0GHz and the two Cortex A520 cores have a 2.0GHz frequency. Apart from the CPU arrangement and clock speeds, the leak also added that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC will also arrived with support for UFS 4.1 internal storage, LPDDR5 memory with 7,500 MT/s, Adreno 750 GPU, and a Qualcomm X75 5G modem.
As per the latest leak, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC will be manufactured on TSMC’s N4P process node. This means that three generation of Qualcomm flagship chips are still on slightly tweaked version of the same TSMC N5 node. Although, the company might could completely move the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC to a 3nm process from either Samsung or TSMC, or continue to use the N4P process.
iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z7 will be launching in India on March 21. Precisely, the launch will take place at 12 PM IST. Ahead of the launch, the iQOO Z7 has appeared in a report with its Indian price, color options, and information about its storage variants.
The report comes from 91mobiles and mentions that the iQOO Z7 will launch in two storage variants for India – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. Additionally, it has been suggested that the starting price of the iQOO Z7 in India could be Rs 17,999, with this possibly referring to the base model. The Pacific Night and Norway Blue color variants will be among the options available for purchase.
We already know that the phone will come with a water-drop notch display with thick bezels. The back of the device as well as the sides will be flat. The rectangular camera island is nothing new for Vivo and iQOO smartphones. A recent hands-on video has already revealed everything about the specs.
iQOO Z7 specs
iQOO Z7 live shot | Source: YouTube / Trakin Tech
The iQOO Z7 is a high-performance smartphone that runs on the powerful Dimensity 920 chipset. It boasts a rear panel that comes equipped with a 64-megapixel camera, complete with OIS compatibility and 30fps 4K video recording capabilities.
iQOO Z7 live shot | Source: YouTube / Trakin Tech
Reports claim that the iQOO Z7 5G features a generous 6.38-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, which boasts a 90Hz refresh rate. On the front, it houses a 16-megapixel camera for all your selfie needs. The device is also armed with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging, ensuring you stay powered up all day. The iQOO Z7 will be preloaded with Android 13 OS and FunTouch OS 13, while offering 128 GB of native storage.
Motorola has just launched a new smartphone in the Indian market. The new device is a mid range handset dubbed the Moto G73 5G and is the direct successor to the G72 that was released previously. So let’s have a look.
The smartphone maker has launched the G73 to launch in India with slightly different specs compared to its previous announcement in Europe. The device sports a 6.5 inch LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz high refresh rate. While the aspect ratio and high refresh rate is great, the company downgraded the G72’s display from an AMOLED to an LCD panel. The front also houses a center aligned punch hole camera cutout.
Under the hood, the Moto G73 is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 930 SoC that is paired with 128GB of internal storage. This is also a downgrade from the global variant’s 256GB base configuration. Although, Motorola is allowing users to expand the storage by up to 1TV using a microSD card slot. On the rear, the smartphone features a dual camera setup, consisting of a 50 megapixel primary sensor that has a large 2µm ultra pixel sensor size and an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens. The device will also house a 16 megapixel selfie shooter.
The G73 will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 30W fast charging. Other notable features include, Bluetooth 5.3, 181 grams weight, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Android 13 OS based My UX, fingerprint sensor on the power button, face unlock, and a water resistant design. Motorola has launched the G73 in a single 8GB + 128GB version and it starts from 18,999 INR on Flipkart. The device will be available in two color options, namely Midnight Blue and Lucent White.
Meta, previously known as Facebook, is developing a new social media app codenamed P92, which will enable users to post text-based updates. According to an email sent exclusively to Platformer, Meta is exploring a decentralised social network for creators and public figures to share timely updates about their interests, which seems quite similar to the popular social media platform Twitter. P92 will allow users to log in through their existing Instagram credentials.
Although there is no release date yet, the project is underway, with the legal and regulatory teams investigating potential privacy concerns. Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, is taking the lead on the project, which is still in its earliest stages. The most remarkable aspect of the project is that the network will be decentralized, allowing users to set up their own, independent servers and rules for content moderation. Building a decentralized network could enable Meta to experiment with an app that pushes back on standard criticisms of Facebook and Instagram. Different groups would set their own community standards, with a “floor” of rules set by Meta. This will be quite similar to how individual communities, known as subreddits, operate on Reddit.
It is unclear what the most successful business model is for such an app, and no one has yet built a profitable, global-scale decentralised network. Challenges developers face include basic social-network functions like following users becoming complicated when accounts are located across a vast network of servers. It’s also uncertain how successful the business model of funding with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) would be, and the ongoing implosion of the crypto economy has made this approach less attractive to the userbase. However, it is clear that now is the time for new social media platforms to make their debuts, since Twitter seems to be making the same mistake as Tumblr, where misunderstanding the user base led to a decline in the overall popularity of the platform.
Oukitel is all set to launch its latest smartphone the Oukitel WP21 Ultra. This phone is a bigger and better version of the rugged budget smartphone Oukitel WP21 which was launched last year.
Oukitel WP21 Ultra
Thermal Imaging:
The highlight feature of Oukitel WP21 Ultra is thermal imaging. With this function, you can use your smartphone as a night vision camera, for rescue operations, temperature detection, medical applications, industrial applications, building inspections, surveillance for security, and many other vital functions.
Oukitel WP21 Ultra features a thermal imaging resolution of 256 x 192p, and a 25Hz frame rate, which is perfect for detecting temperatures while cooking, servicing industrial equipment, and so forth. The phone also comes with a professional thermal imaging mode that helps you to set advanced parameters like selecting temperature scale mode, local temperature detection, etc. To make your thermal imaging interesting, the device comes with multiple color pallets that make it visually exciting.
Extra Large Battery:
The rugged smartphone comes with a massive 9800mAh battery that can go on for days without charging. The device can be charged from 0 to 50% in just 25 mins and supports 66W super fast charging and reverse charging. This means you not only have a powerful and long-lasting smartphone but also a mini power bank that can be used to charge other devices.
Processor and Memory:
The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core chipset which is perfect for all-day gaming and work. The phone comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The powerful 6nm chipset and memory, support dynamic computing which makes it easy to manage your tasks without losing too much power.
Display:
The phone comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ front display that supports 2460 x 1080p resolution and 396 PPI that gives you sharp, clear, and high-res images and videos. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate which gives you fast gameplay with low latency and lag.
Camera:
Oukitel has made the WP21Ultra one of the best-rugged smartphones without compromising on camera features. The phone comes with a 64MP Sony main camera and a 20MP IR night vision lens with a maximum viewing distance of 20 meters. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. This means you can take high-quality and social media-ready images and videos of your travel and outdoor adventures.
Rugged Phone for Extreme conditions:
Oukitel WP21 Ultra is perfect for you if you spend most of your time in the harsh outdoors. The phone is IP68, IP69K, and the latest MIL-STD-810H certified which makes it water, dust, and shockproof and perfect for extreme and harsh outdoors. It comes with a reinforced body that prevents breakage and damage and is resistant to temperature changes in extreme hot and cold weather.
Launch Date:
Oukitel WP21 Ultra will be launched globally on March 20at AliExpress. The rugged smartphone will be available at a heavily discounted price during its world premiere.
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Honor recently launched its Honor Magic 5 lineup of smartphones. The lineup comprises multiple smartphones like Honor Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro and Magic 5 Ultimate. The device offers a pretty fascinating set of specifications. Now, according to the latest update, the series is now up for official sale in China. Users from China can access the sale page of the device(s) starting at 10:08 local time in China.
Regarding pricing, the Honor Magic 5 would be available in three different variants; 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB. It has been priced in the country at CNY 3999 (~$574), CNY 4499 (~$645) and CNY 4999 (~$717) respectively. The European pricing of the same device starts from EUR 899 (~$951). The Chinese pricing of smartphones is very reasonable. The highest-end variant of the smartphone is even around $200 less when compared with the pricing of the base variant in Europe.
The Honor Magic 5 Pro has the same 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB memory configurations and costs CNY 5199 (~$746), CNY 5699 (~$818), and CNY 6199 (~$889), respectively. The Honor Magic 5 Pro costs EUR 1,199 (about CNY 9,200) in the same configuration as in China. Once again, European prices are higher. Nonetheless, this should come as no surprise given that smartphone prices in the EU are always on the higher side.
Moving further to the Honor Magic 5 Ultimate Edition, it comes in one and only 16GB + 512GB variant and is priced at CNY 6699 (~$961). The gadget also comes in a limited edition Montblanc set which comes in the same configuration but is priced higher at CNY 7499 (~$1076). The Honor Magic 5 series has excellent specs that can compete with any other flagship device on the market. The Magic 5 features a 6.73-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2688×1224 pixels, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a maximum HDR brightness of up to 1,600 nits. It includes a 5,000mAh battery and supports 66W wired charging.
The upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game, developed by Rocksteady Studios, has been generating excitement among fans since its announcement in 2020. The game is set in an open-world version of the DC Universe‘s Metropolis and features four playable characters, Harley Quinn, Deadshot, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang. The game’s plot centers around the Suicide Squad’s mission to take down the Justice League, who have been turned into mindless supervillains by Brainiac. With its intriguing storyline, beloved comic characters, and immersive gameplay, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is highly anticipated by DC fans. However, fans will have to wait some more, since the launch of the game has apparently been delayed from May 26 until later this year.
According to sources, the delay was due to fixing bugs and improving certain aspects of the game that were lacking. While the game received some criticism for its online requirement and purchasable cosmetic items, the core gameplay is reportedly unlikely to change. This is good news for fans of the original Batman games franchise since the combat mechanics and storyline execution of those games were way ahead of their time. Fans were somewhat disappointed upon the release of Gotham Knights, another recent game set in the DC Universe. Gotham Knights was developed and published by Warner Bros. The game received a fair amount of criticism upon launch, mostly leaning towards the negative side.
As mentioned previously, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set in the same universe as the Batman: Arkham series and will feature four playable characters – Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark – as they attempt to stop the Justice League, who have fallen under the control of Brainiac. The game will also mark one of the final performances of Kevin Conroy, the celebrated voice actor who passed away last year. Conroy will reprise his role as Batman in the game, though he will not be a playable character. The game is set to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Indian console gamers starved of the latest-gen graphics, your day has finally come. The PlayStation 5 is about to be restocked at 12 AM on multiple platforms, and we are here with all the details.
Considering the high demand for the PS5, it is advisable to log in to the relevant websites a few minutes prior to the restock time. This increases the chances of securing a purchase, as stocks typically sell out within minutes. In the event that you are unable to obtain a PS5 through this method, local electronics retailers are a good alternative. Another option would be to wait for subsequent restocks, which may occur within the next few weeks.
In related news, Sony recently released an update for the PS5 that finally brings Discord Voice Chat along with other features to the platform. This means that console users can now easily play and communicate with their PC friends when playing cross-platform games. To know more about the update and new features, you can head to this link.
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