Realme launched the C55 smartphone in Indonesia yesterday. Now the company’s Europe CEO Francis Wong took to Twitter to confirm the smartphone’s arrival in Europe. However, the exact launch date remains a mystery. The European variant is expected to pack the same specifications as its Indonesian counterpart.
The Realme C55 features a 6.52-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 680 nits peak brightness. It has a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout that works as an extension of the notification bar. It is called Mini Capsule and is quite similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island. It is capable of showing information like low battery alerts, charging status, data consumption, and more.
The Realme C55 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. There are two camera rings on the back panel without any module. The smartphone has a 64MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary lens and there is an 8MP front-facing selfie snapper.
Internally, the Realme C55 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G88 processor. It is offered in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging. It runs on Android 13 OS out of the box.
Connectivity options on the Realme C55 include a dedicated microSD card slot, USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, 4G, and NFC.
The Realme C55 starts at Rp 2,499,000 in Indonesia for the base variant. We can expect to learn the official launch date of the smartphone in the European markets in the coming days.
At the end of December, the Honor 80 GT made its debut in China. The smartphone was announced only in two memory configurations. Both variants have the same amount of storage (256GB) but their RAM size is different.
Now, two months later, the brand has released a 512GB storage version of the handset. This variant offers 12GB RAM.
The new 12GB + 512GB memory configuration of Honor 80 GT is priced at ¥3,299 (~$475). This version of the phone is already up for sale across multiple platforms in China.
On the other hand, the older 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 256GB currently retail at ¥2,999 (~$430) and ¥3,299 (~$475), respectively. They were introduced at ¥3,299 (~$475) and ¥3,599 (~$515).
As per Honor‘s online store, the ¥300 discount is a limited-time deal. Therefore, we think that the price of the latest 12GB + 51GB variant may also rise to ¥3,599 (~$515) later.
As you can see, both 16GB + 255GB and 12GB + 512GB versions cost the same. It is better to choose the model with more storage over the one with more RAM.
Unfortunately, this device is limited to China. It is not known whether it will be made available in global markets.
Some of the key highlights of this product include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 Chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 6.67-inch 10-bit 120Hz OLED display, a 54MP primary camera, a 4,800mAh battery, and 66W wired charging support.
Vivo is rumored to be working on a new flip phone, the Vivo X Flip, which is expected to be unveiled in China next month. The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, just like the Vivo X Fold+, and will come with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The most exciting aspect of the phone, however, is its camera setup.
According to leaked details from reliable source Digital Chat Station, the Vivo X Flip will have a dual-camera island on its large cover display, which will be a 50MP Sony IMX866 main and a 12MP IMX663 ultra-wide. The rear cameras will bear the Zeiss branding, a feature that is shared with other Vivo flagship devices. There will also be an additional camera on the inside of the phone, though the resolution of this camera remains unknown.
In terms of the phone’s display, it will reportedly have a 6.8-inch FHD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. The aspect ratio of the phone will be more slender than the Moto Razr 2022, but not as much as the Galaxy Z Flip4. It is expected to match the Oppo Find N2 Flip’s 6.8-inch 1,080 x 2,520px (21:9) display.
The Vivo X Flip is also rumored to have a fairly large 4,400mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging, making it one of the most powerful flip phones on the market. The phone will also come with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, which is likely to be built into the power button.
The Vivo X Flip is expected to be announced in China next month, with teasers possibly being released as early as next week. As the flip foldable competition is currently sparse, many people are excited about the phone’s release. The Vivo X Fold 2, which will come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, is also expected to be announced soon.
Samsung‘s mid-range smartphone series known as the Galaxy-A series is rumored to come with new devices on March 15. So far, it is said that the Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy A34 are going to be the smartphones debuting at the event. European regions will also be getting the Galaxy A14 5G, which is already available in various other regions.
Now, a leak reveals the European pricing for all three models along with their configurations. The leaks come from tipster billbil-kun. Starting off, the Galaxy A54 will come in two configurations. The 8GB + 128GB variant will cost €519, while the 8GB + 128GB variant will cost €569. Moving on to the Galaxy A34, this device will also come in two memory and storage configurations, with the base 6GB + 128GB model costing €419, while the 8GB + 256GB model will be priced at €499.
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The Galaxy A14 5G smartphones will arrive in two configurations for Europe. The base model will have 4GB RAM and 64GB storage while the higher variant will feature 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. These models will cost €249 and €299 respectively. The 4G variant of the Galaxy A14 will also debut in Europe priced at €219 for the 4GB + 64GB configuration.
Samsung Galaxy A54 specs
The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G smartphone is set to launch with a 6.4-inch sAMOLED Full HD display boasting a resolution of 2340 x 1080p, and a 120Hz display that ensures smoother scrolling and gameplay. The phone is expected to be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1380 SoC, along with 8GB of RAM and storage options that go up to 256GB.
In terms of the camera setup, the device is predicted to have a primary 50MP sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro lens that captures detailed shots. Additionally, it is likely to sport a 32MP front-facing camera, ideal for high-quality selfies and video calls.
The phone will have a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, and an IP67 rating that provides resistance against dust and water. It is also expected to run on Android 13 as its operating system.
Samsung Galaxy A34 specs
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is expected to come with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ sAMOLED display, boasting a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, along with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone is estimated to have a weight of 199 grams and measure 161 x 78 x 8mm.
On the camera front, the device is expected to feature a triple camera setup, including a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro/bokeh lens. It will also come with a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is predicted to feature a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and run on OneUI 5.0 software based on Android 13. Additionally, the phone will have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support, NFC, OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Apple introduced Emergency SOS satellite connectivity on the current-generation iPhone 14 series last year. Currently, the feature works in six countries including the US, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK. The Cupertino-based tech giant officially announced yesterday that the service is expanding to six more countries.
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Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on the iPhone 14 series allows users of the device to send emergency message alerts in remote places where there is no cellular or WiFi coverage without any special hardware. It’s worth noting that the feature only works outside in open spaces with a clear sight of the sky and without any obstructions like trees, buildings etc. The groundbreaking feature is coming to Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Portugal later this month. This will make the Emergency SOS feature on the iPhone 14 series operational in 12 countries in total.
The iPhone 14 Pro recently bagged GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards in the ‘Disruptive Device Innovation’ category for the Emergency SOS feature. It has been praised numerous times by first responders and rescue teams for saving lives of customers who have been struck in emergency situations.
In other news, Apple also announced a Yellow colour option for the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. The company followed the tradition of mid-cycle colour updates after the iPhone 12 Purple in 2021 and iPhone 13 / 13 Pro Green last year. Additionally. Apple also announced the release of Apple Pay in South Korea competing against Samsung Pay.
According to various rumors, the iPhone 15 series is expected to follow a similar product launch strategy as the iPhone 14. While details are still uncertain, it seems that Apple is likely to stick with the same approach that worked well for them in the past. The latest Korean report suggests that the standard models in the iPhone 15 lineup (iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Plus) will not have the ProMotion and always-on display features that are exclusive to the Pro models.
The ProMotion feature, which adapts the display’s refresh rate to the content being displayed, provides a smoother and more responsive experience. This is achieved through the use of low-power display backlighting that supports refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. Unfortunately, it seems that only the Pro models will have the LPTO panels required for ProMotion, while the standard models will not.
iPhone 14 Pro
Similarly, the always-on display option, which allows the Lock Screen to stay visible without significantly impacting battery life, will also be exclusive to the Pro models due to the 1Hz refresh rate capability of the updated LPTO panels. While this may be disappointing news for some users, the standard models will still feature a more power-efficient OLED display driver chip, which could contribute to longer battery life.
There have been reports of production scale constraints that may prevent Apple from bringing LPTO panels to the entire iPhone 15 series, with the company’s supplier BOE reportedly not having the production capacity for mass shipments of LTPO displays for high-end iPhones until 2024 at the earliest. However, all iPhone 15 models are expected to feature Dynamic Island, which could provide some relief for disappointed fans.
Microsoft’s Windows 11 has been out for a while now, but users are still not as satisfied as they should be. Many people miss the customization options they had in Windows 7 or even XP, and one of them is undoubtedly the ability to customize the Taskbar. Apparently listening to user feedback, Microsoft is finally adding this feature to Windows 11. Here are the details…
Microsoft might be working on movable Taskbar on Windows 11 after all
When Windows 11 was released, users quickly requested the ability to move the Taskbar, and this has remained the most popular request with over 20,000 upvotes. Although Microsoft is aware of what users want, their engineers seem to be having difficulty with this task. A senior staff member at Microsoft stated that there were “challenges” with this feature, which upset users.
Turns out you can position the fully XAML taskbar up top, the experience is not all that great though 😅 pic.twitter.com/NmGjOVK0gR
In response, a Neowin editor wrote an article saying that it didn’t make sense for Microsoft to struggle with such a basic feature. Moving the Taskbar has been possible in previous versions of Windows, and it’s an important way for users to personalize their desktop. However, things might be changing. A Windows enthusiast noticed that the Taskbar can be moved to the top in the Dev channel. While this feature is basic, it’s a positive sign that Microsoft is starting to work on this highly requested feature.
It’s unclear whether the ability to move the Taskbar to the top is an intentional feature or a bug, but it doesn’t break the user interface. With the new Canary channel in place, Microsoft may start experimenting with this feature more often.
The consumer electronics market has largely faced a negative trend back in 2022. This has even extended to the truly wireless earbuds market as well, with Oppo being the only brand to see growth in the fourth and final quarter of last year.
According to a Canalys report, the worldwide TWS shipments in Q4 2022 saw a sizeable decline of 23 percent year on year. During the last three months, the overall TWS market shipped over 79.5 million units over 104 million units in the same quarter back in 2021. This shows that consumer electronics ranging from smartphones to smartwatches and even truly wireless earbuds were impacted by the various supply chain issues and global economy seeing a decline.
During the period between October to December, Apple was still the market leader in the category despite seeing a noticeable 30 percent. Similarly, Samsung and Xiaomi also saw a drop of 24 percent and 49 percent respectively. On the other hand, Oppo was the only company to see a positive growth in this period with a rise of 11 percent year on year. Meanwhile, most other brands saw a decline.
According to Research Analyst Sherry Jin, “2023 will not be an easy year for vendors to recover. Faced with a constrained market, competition intensifies. Mainstream vendors are forced to fight for market share and strengthen differentiations to stand out, as consumers tighten their belts on spending.”
We’re used to hearing bad news about Google Pixel products. It seems like every week, Gizmochina readers encounter interesting software and hardware problems – especially with the Pixel 7 series. But this time, we have some good news to share: the Pixel Buds Pro have finally received the promised spatial audio with head tracking update. Here are all the details…
Pixel Buds Pro finally get the promised spatial audio with head tracking update
Good news for Pixel Buds Pro owners as Google has finally released the much-awaited Spatial Audio with Head Tracking update. This firmware update (version 4.30) brings in several new features such as a 5-band EQ, left and right balance control, and bug fixes, improving the previous version (3.14).
To help users understand how to use this new feature, Google has published an instructional video on its YouTube channel. However, this feature is only available on newer non-A-series Pixel devices like the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. Unfortunately, Pixel 6a owners won’t be able to access this update.
Google has also updated the Pixel Buds Help page with a guide on how to use this feature, its benefits, and the apps where it’s available. As of now, the feature is only available on HBO Max and Netflix Premium, but it’s expected to work with other streaming apps that support movies and shows with 5.1 surround sound or higher.
The Spatial Audio feature creates an immersive audio experience that makes the content sound more realistic, and with Pixel Buds Pro, it creates a multi-speaker effect, similar to a surround sound setup, making it ideal for movies and TV shows. It may take a few days for the update to be available to all Pixel Buds Pro owners.
Once the update is installed, users can easily enable the feature by going to the “Spatial Audio” section in the Pixel Buds app. From there, they can enable toggles for Spatial Audio and Head Tracking and hear the difference with the demo. You can also watch this video on the subject.
Xiaomi has launched its latest smart tower fan, the Mijia Smart DC Inverter Tower Fan 2, with a starting price of 319 yuan ($45). The fan features a slender tower design with a 0.6m ultra-long air outlet, which can support a 150° ultra-wide-angle air supply. It also includes different sweeping angles that can be adjusted via the Mijia App.
The Mijia Tower Fan 2 uses ten sections of cross-flow wind wheels, with 35 drum blades per section and 350 fan blades that cut airflow simultaneously. This results in a soft and delicate wind that is blown out smoothly with an air volume of 494m3/h. The wind wheel rotates to deliver stable and smooth air, making it ideal for hot summer days.
The fan offers three different modes – natural wind, direct blowing, and sleeping wind – that can be adjusted using either the Mijia App or the body buttons. Users can also customize the cycle period and wind speed of the natural wind curve in the Mijia App. The fan boasts 100 gears of wind speed, allowing users to adjust the fan to meet their individual needs.
The Mijia Smart DC Inverter Tower Fan 2 uses a DC frequency conversion motor, which is designed to consume less power. The official claim is that the power consumption of the fan is as low as 1.5W. The fan also features an ultra-low electricity cost of only 0.65 yuan ($0.093) per summer, and the highest windshield operation for five days only needs 1kWh.
In terms of safety, the air outlet of the fan has a 6.9mm fine grille, and the adapter outputs a 12V safety voltage power supply, which protects curious babies at home. The fan also supports the remote control and timer switch of the Mijia App, the voice control of Xiao AI.
Overall, the Mijia Smart DC Inverter Tower Fan 2 is an excellent choice for consumers looking for a sleek, powerful, and energy-efficient tower fan. With its customizable settings, low power consumption, and safety features, it is sure to be a popular choice for the summer season.
TikTok has just began rolling out a new feature called Series. The company had previously talked about how it aimed on giving its recognized creators more ways on monetizing their content and now, the new feature let’s these creators offer premium content to their followers.
As per official notes, the new Series is another way to keep the influencers and the viewers engaged on the popular short video sharing platform. The new feature will allow eligible creators to offer Collections of content that can be accessed by paying a fee. In other words, they are otherwise locked behind a paywall. Thus, dedicated followers of creators will be able to purchase Collections of content from their favorite influencers.
Notably, the popular social media brand has also added that it won’t take a cut out of the profits made by creators as a step to inspire more creators to use this new feature. Although, this will only be applicable for a limited time. Furthermore, a Collection of content can consist of up to 80 videos and each of these can be up to 20 minutes long as well. Unfortunately, it is unclear how long this limited time period will last.
The new Series features arrives after the platform was faced by backlash from its creators over the income they received from the platform. Thus, TikTok is now recognizing this feedback and working on helping influencers by offering them additional methods of earning extra income directly from their followers.
The Redmi K60E was announced alongside the Redmi K60 and Redmi K60 Pro in late December. It is the most affordable model in the lineup. Also, it is the only one powered by a MediaTek chipset.
Just over two months after its release, Redmi is offering a limited-time discount on this device. The price of all the memory configurations has been reduced by ¥200. As a result, the phone now starts at only ¥1,999 (~$285).
The Redmi K60E is now retailing at the following price tags in China.
8GB + 128GB – ¥1,999 (~$285)
8GB + 256GB – ¥2,199 (~$315)
12GB + 256GB – ¥2,399 (~$345)
12GB + 512GB – ¥2,599 (~$375)
This deal will end on March 15. In other words, interested customers have a week to make use of the offer.
The Redmi K60E is one of the best mid-range smartphones in the world. Its primary highlights include a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 6.67-inch 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED display, an OIS-assisted 48MP primary camera, a 5,500mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.
Unfortunately, the handset is limited to China. There are no plans by Xiaomi to release it in other countries.
However, the Redmi K60 is heading to international markets as Poco F5 Pro. This phone shares most of its specs with the Redmi K60E. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip.
Currently, it’s not known when the Poco F5 Pro will go official. We are looking forward to official teasers from Poco.
Huawei is a key player in the Chinese smartphone business. The company is now preparing for the official release of the Huawei P60 smartphone portfolio in the country. There are already a few strong rumours floating around the internet. Now, a new leak circulating the internet indicates that the devices will be released very soon. Let’s take a closer look at the most recent leak.
Huawei has announced that a press conference will be held this month. Many digital bloggers believe that the P60 series will come later this month, while others believe it will be on March 23. Renowned tipster Digital Chat Station on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo claimed today that Huawei will host a press conference concentrating on the upcoming P60 series flagship mobile phone in the middle and late this month.
The P series from the firm is normally a line of premium phones with excellent cameras and high-end technology and design. Some of the P series models were even DxOMark ranking leaders. Similar to the Mate 50 series, the P60 models are rumoured to include Huawei’s own XMAGE photography technology. According to what we know so far, the Sony IMX888 50MP primary sensor will be combined with a 50MP Sony IMX858 extreme wide-angle sensor in the P60 Pro.
The third and final camera will be a telephoto shooter with a 64MP OV64B Omnivision sensor and 3.5x optical zoom. Other than that, the P60 Pro will very certainly include Qualcomm’s latest and best Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, while the base model may include a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. According to the speculation, the business may reveal this series on March 2. So that was all we had to say about the subject. Please share your thoughts on this by leaving a comment in your own words down below.
After the success of the affordable Redmi A1 series in various global markets, the brand is now prepping to launch the Redmi A2 soon. The device has already made appearances on certification databases like NBTC and BIS and has also had its specifications, design, and European price leaked. Now it has cleared the TUV certification.
The Redmi A2 comes bearing the model number 23028RN4DG. Additionally, the Redmi A2+ has also appeared on the TUV certification website with the model number 23028RNCAG. Let’s take a look at what’s known about these devices in terms of specifications.
Redmi A2 specs (rumored)
The Redmi A2 is said to be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, featuring an octa-core CPU that operates on a 12nm process. With a maximum clock speed of 2.2GHz, this SoC is coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, with the possibility of expanding the storage up to 512GB by using a microSD card.
The phone’s display, measuring 6.52 inches, uses IPS LCD technology and is expected to deliver an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. The absence of a rear fingerprint scanner may indicate that this feature is exclusive to the A2+ model. Instead, the phone’s back is adorned with an 8MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor, while the front camera boasts 5MP and will be responsible for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi A2 is fitted with a massive 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging in Europe. The phone features a single speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with the latest Android 13 (Go Edition) update pre-installed. The phone also has a dual SIM slot, Bluetooth 5.0, and 2.4GHz WiFi for seamless connectivity.
Back in February, OnePlus had announced the new Buds Pro 2R alongside its flagship hearable model, the Buds Pro 2, in the Indian market. And now, the company has finally made the new hearable available for pre-orders.
For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had first unveiled this new truly wireless earbuds as a more affordable variant of the Buds Pro 2 model. Earlier this week, the brand even announced these earbuds in the Chinese market as the Buds Pro 2 Lite. The primary difference between the Buds Pro 2 and the Buds Pro 2R is just the lack of some features. The latter basically lacks the former’s head tracking and wireless charging.
Apart from this, the two models are basically identical. It also houses a dual driver setup that consists of an 11mm and 6mm drivers, adaptive active noise cancellation up to 48dB, transparency mode, LHDC 5.0 audio codec, and 54ms low latency mode for gaming. The Buds Pro 2R supports Bluetooth 5.2 and offers 39 hours of battery life with the charging case. While it doesn’t support head tracking, it still supports spatial audio.
The new OnePlus Buds Pro 2R arrives in two color options, Obsidian Black and Misty White, and will be available for pre-orders starting today. It has a price tag of 9,999 INR, with the pre-orders live from March 7 to March 13 on Amazon and the company’s official website. The official sale will begin starting from March 14. Buyers can avail a 500 INR discount on the Buds Pro 2R on ICICI Bank Credit cards and purchases from EMI transactions.
Samsung debuted the Galaxy M14 5G a few hours back in Ukraine. This budget 5G smartphone is a tweaked version of the Galaxy A14 5G.
Now, another version of this phone called Galaxy F14 5G has been spotted on Google Play Console. This is not the first time we are hearing about it as it had already been certified by BIS in December.
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
As per the listing on Google Play Console, the upcoming Galaxy F14 5G will be powered by an Exynos 1330 chipset. It will boot Android 13 and the variant that got certified has 6GB RAM.
The device will sport an FHD+ (2408 x 1080 pixels) display. A small image of the handset reveals that its screen will have a dewdrop notch.
It appears that the Galaxy F14 5G could be identical to the Galaxy M14 5G. The Galaxy F series phones are usually sold via Flipkart in India. Therefore, the F14 5G should debut in this country first.
The M14 5G is also expected to release in India. This smartphone has been also certified by BIS. It even has a support page on Samsung India’s website suggesting an imminent launch.
Going by the reports so far, the Galaxy F14 5G will likely arrive with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Exynos 1330 SoC, One UI Core 5 based on Android 13, a 50MP primary camera, a 13MP front-facing camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, a 6,000mAh battery, and 25 charging support.
We expect Samsung India to start teasing the arrival of this product very soon.
The wildly popular game, The Ascent, has achieved a milestone that every game developer dreams of – selling 1 million copies worldwide. The publisher of the game, Curve Games, recently announced this news in a press release, indicating a remarkable increase in the game’s popularity over the past two years. Upon initial release, it was only available on PC and Xbox platforms. However, in April 2022, the game finally made its way to the PS4 and PS5, significantly expanding its reach and consequently boosting its sales.
The Ascent brings together elements of an action RPG and twin-stick shooter, packed with exciting combat sequences and a wide array of weapons. Players worldwide were quite impressed by the intense gameplay and word of mouth contributed to the popularity of the game.
The game’s publisher, Curve Games, and developer, Neon Giant, have continuously released content packs to enhance the gameplay experience. These packs include new skins for transmogrification and additional weapons. In addition, the developers released an expansion to the game last year called The Ascent – Cyber Heist, which features new threats and challenges.
Overall, The Ascent boasts a vivid and lively world for players to explore, both in the base game and expansion. With the game having sold 1 million copies globally, fans can hope for more exciting content in the future. It’s safe to say that The Ascent deserves every bit of recognition it’s receiving.
The Ascent can be purchased on various platforms, including Steam for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
OneOdio is a brand that specializes in affordable headphones for various purposes, such as gaming, studio, DJ, and casual listening. The OneOdio Focus A10 is one of their latest models, which offers wireless connectivity, active noise cancellation, and surprisingly, Hi-Res audio certification. The headset is designed to deliver high-quality sound, long-lasting battery life, and a comfortable fit, all for a reasonable price. In this review, we will explore the features, performance, and why we decided to add it to the Editor Picks list.
OneOdio Focus A10
Design & Built
The OneOdio Focus A10 has a sleek and minimalist design, with a metal and plastic build. It brings an excellent build quality that obviously exceeds our expectations. The headphones have soft ear cushions and an adjustable headband. The sponge wrap provides a very comfortable fit for my head and it doesn’t put much pressure on the top of my head. It’s suitable for carrying on the go, and thanks to its foldability, it can easily be folded up and stored in the included carrying case.
The Focus A10 has a simple and intuitive control scheme, with buttons on the right ear cup for power, volume, play/pause, and another button for ANC modes on the left one. The right-side buttons are also available to answer or reject calls, activate voice assistants, and switch between devices. Yes, the A10 headphones support dual connection, which allows the seamless transition between two devices (e.g. phones, PCs, tablets) without manual reconnection.
The headphones have a built-in mic that captures users’ voices clearly, and they also have an LED indicator on each side that shows the battery and ANC status.
Wireless & Wired connection
The Focus A10 supports Bluetooth 5.0 and optimized connectivity, which brought a fast and stable connection under not just SBC codec but also ACC high-quality codec. In addition to Bluetooth wireless connection, you can also use them as wired headphones via a 3.5mm audio jack, which can achieve seamless sounds without latency. It’s another surprise that the affordable headphones have a Hi-Res audio certification, which means they can deliver decent sound with a wide frequency response.
Comfortable Fit
The ear fit of the Focus A10 is comfortable and flexible. The earpads are equipped with true protein memory foam, greatly adapting to most sized heads and ears. They are lightweight and not too tight, which makes them easy to wear for a long using time. And the cups cover my ears well and provide good isolation, which benefits the actual experience of its ANC features.
Active Noise cancellation (ANC)
The Focus A10 is claimed to have a noise reduction depth reaching 35dB, which sounds decent. Especially under low-frequency noises, such as engine hums, it’s able to build quiet listening, while for higher-frequency noises like voices, the effect could be not as impressive. But as we mentioned above, the physical isolation of the cups is great. Overall, it’s able to handle most scenarios when using the ANC mode and the transparent mode.
Sound
The sound quality of the Focus A10 headphones is impressive, especially for the price. The headphones have a balanced and detailed sound across high, mid and low frequencies. What’s most impressive is that it produced a wide and spacious soundstage with a deep and powerful bass. It’s easily put you in the middle of a surround-sound mix, and it’s especially perceivable when watching films with stereo presents.
For something a bit softer, it also delivered great vocal clarity that paired with crisp and smooth highs from instruments. And when playing orchestral music, the Focus A10 brings a spacious imagination of a concert hall, with expressive dynamics and clear separation between instruments. The experience actually brings a better pleasure than its price should offer.
Battery & charge
Another pleasure of the headset comes from its long battery life. It can last up to 50 hours on a single charge with ANC off, while with ANC on, it still lasts up to about 35 hours, which is already better than most wireless headphones. In addition, OneOdio team gives the headphones a fast-charging feature via the USB-C port. It can offer 2 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging, which often gives me great peace of mind when I’m on the road. No more rushing around looking for a place to charge.
But we also have to admit that it would be close to perfect if the headset comes with a companion app, offering multiple EQs or more customized features. And the microphone quality is not as surprising as what we experienced above. Even so, the call quality still justifies its price.
Verdict
Overall, the OneOdio Focus A10 is a great option for those looking for their first wireless headphones but wouldn’t pay much for it. At first, I just wanted to get both ANC and Hi-Res audio on the budget OneOdio headset, but obviously, the Focus A10 also puts a lot of effort into other features and design, such as the comfortable wearing, stable dual Bluetooth connection and a long battery life with fast charging. If you are interested in the brand-new OneOdio Focus A10 headphones, here is the link to explore more about it and more audio equipment from the brand. You might find your own fun there.
Apple has been working on its new MacBook Air models for some time and now we finally have information about the potential launch timeframe for the laptops.
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the Cupertino-based technology giant is expected to launch the new MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch models in June at WWDC.
The Apple M2 chipset and the MacBook Air models powered by it were announced at WWDC last year, so it won’t be a surprise if the company continues the launch the new M3 chip and MacBook Air models at this year’s WWDC.
A report from 9to5Mac reveals that the 13-inch MacBook Air, with codename J513, is already in the works and will come powered by the yet unannounced M3 chipset. The company will also launch a 15-inch MacBook Air with the codename J515, powered by the M3 processor.
Earlier, there were reports about the MacBook Air 15-inch model powered by the M2 and M2 Pro chips to launch in April, but new reports indicate that there won’t be any such models. It appears that the 15-inch MacBook Air will get the entry-level M3 chip similar to the 13-inch model, with an 8-core CPU.
There is also no evidence that there will be a more powerful version of the chips for the upcoming MacBook Air models, like the M3 Pro. Apart from the MacBook Air, the company is also expected to launch an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M3 chipset.
Last year, Xiaomi‘s subsidiary Redmi released the Redmi 10 in India. Now, the brand has recently unveiled a new Sunrise Orange shade for the phone. This addition has expanded the Redmi 10’s color options in the Indian market to a total of five. For those unaware, the Redmi 10 is a budget-range 4G smartphone with the Snapdragon 680 chipset inside.
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The Redmi 10 is a budget smartphone that boasts a plastic body and a new camera design featuring a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device sports a 6.71-inch LCD display with FHD+ resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits brightness. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has a dewdrop notch. Additionally, it has Widevine L1 certification for HD playback on popular streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.
The Redmi 10 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It runs on MIUI 13 based on Android 11.
The smartphone has a dual-camera system at the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP shooter at the front.
The Redmi 10 offers dual SIM card slots, 4G connectivity, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. Lastly, the Redmi 10 is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. However, it comes with a 10W charger.
Price & availability
In India, the Redmi 10 Sunrise Orange is priced at Rs 9299 for the 4GB + 64GB configuration option. This latest color variant of the smartphone is currently up for sale on both Flipkart and Mi Store.
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