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boAt Wave Flex Connect Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling & 1.83″ Display Launched in India

boAt, a popular manufacturer of smartwatches and earbuds based out of India has just added to its smartwatch portfolio by launching the boAt Wave Flex Connect Smartwatch in the country. The smartwatch comes with features like a bright display, Bluetooth Calling, and more.

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boAt Wave Flex Connect smartwatch specs & features

The Wave Flex Connect has a metallic design and a 1.83-inch square display that boasts a brightness of 550 nits and a screen resolution of 240×280 pixels. It offers a wide selection of over 100 watch faces and comes with silicone straps in multiple colors such as Active Black, Cherry Blossom, and Deep Blue, all of which are friendly to the skin.

It has various sports modes that make tracking activities and reach daily goals effortless. The smartwatch also includes typical health features such as a heart rate sensor, a sleep tracker, a SpO2 monitor, and a stress tracker, as well as a breath control mode for breathing exercises.

The Wave Flex Connect runs on a 240mAh battery that can last up to 10 days on a single charge and takes about 2 hours to fully charge. Additionally, the smartwatch supports notifications from various apps, weather updates, and cricket scores.

It is rated for IP68 water and dust resistance and comes with features like an alarm clock, sedentary and hydration alerts, and baked-in Google Assistant/Siri.

Price & availability

You can now purchase the boAt Wave Flex Connect Bluetooth Calling Smartwatch at a special introductory price of only Rs 1,499 on boAt-lifestyle.com and Flipkart.com. The smartwatch is available in three color options, namely Active Black, Cherry Blossom, and Deep Blue.

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iPhone 14 Pro Max Clone – i14 Pro Max Now Available Globally via AliExpress From $89

After Apple announced the iPhone 14 series in September last year, a replica of the iPhone 14 Pro Max appeared on the Chinese e-commerce website 1688. The model dubbed i14 Pro Max was listed with a MediaTek chipset and offered for a fraction of the flagship iPhone’s price (up to 90% lesser).

Interestingly, the i14 Pro Max has been listed on AliExpress and is available to interested buyers from around the globe. The iPhone clone comes in two variants with varying configurations and pricing. A MediaTek MT 6753 SoC powers the higher variant, a mid-range mobile processor announced in mid-2015 for smartphones and tablets. The processor is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. This variant comes with Face Unlock, a Full HD screen, GPS, WiFi, and more. It crams a 2800mAh battery under the hood.

The cheap iPhone 14 Pro Max lookalike is listed with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate which is doubtful considering the pric. The rear cameras take the design of the iPhone 14 but there are just two working sensors – a 16MP sensor and an 8MP sensor.

i14 Pro Max

The cheaper variant packs a 6.8-inch display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6889 SoC. The processor is backed by 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. For optics, there is a 2MP camera sensor at the front and back while it still retains the iPhone 14’s design.

As for the pricing, the 6GB RAM variant of the i14 Pro Max is priced at $126 while the 2GB RAM variant is priced at $89.69.

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US Reviews Huawei Export License Policy Amidst Congressional Scrutiny of China

The United States government is reviewing its policy on exporting certain products to Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications giant, as it faces scrutiny from the Congress amid concerns about the company’s potential ties to the Chinese government. The Commerce Department is conducting a “top-to-bottom review” of its export control policies related to China, including the policy that permits some US exports to Huawei. Here are the details…

US is reviewing Huawei export license policy amid rising congressional scrutiny of China

Huawei was placed on the Commerce Department’s Entity List in 2019, which prohibits US companies from trading specified items with entities named on the list unless they obtain a license to do so. The move was made due to concerns that Huawei’s 5G wireless networking gear could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. Huawei has denied the allegations, and its founder has said that the company would resist any Chinese government efforts to obtain its data.

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However, according to Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Michael McCaul, the Commerce Department approved over $23 billion in license applications to trade with Chinese-affiliated companies on the Entity List between January and March of 2022. McCaul questioned the department’s decision to approve these licenses while the US government was trying to sideline Huawei and other similar companies.

Alan Estevez, a Commerce Department official, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, saying that the licensing rule for Huawei was “under assessment.” Estevez added that Entity List restrictions do not provide for a “blanket embargo” on exports but rather reflect specific rules about particular exports.

In 2020, the Commerce Department also moved to prevent Huawei’s suppliers from selling the company semiconductor chips made by US-built software and equipment, unless those suppliers also obtained a license. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission has prohibited US wireless carriers from using federal funding to purchase Huawei networking gear and banned future approvals of Huawei equipment for sale in the United States.

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The US government’s scrutiny of Huawei is part of a larger trend of increasing tensions between the United States and China, particularly in the realm of technology. The US government has been wary of Chinese companies’ potential ties to the Chinese government and has taken steps to limit their access to US technology. Meanwhile, China has accused the US of unfairly targeting its companies and has taken steps to develop its own technology to reduce its reliance on US imports.

The outcome of the Commerce Department’s review of its policy on exporting products to Huawei remains to be seen. However, the review reflects the ongoing tensions between the United States and China and highlights the importance of technology in this geopolitical competition.

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iQOO Z7 Gets Benchmarked at AnTuTu, Scores Higher Than Snapdragon 695-Powered Phones

iQOO recently introduced the flagship iQOO 11 and the mid-range iQOO Neo 7 in the global market. Additionally, the brand has been teasing a Z series smartphone, called iQOO Z7. The handset is expected to arrive as the successor to last year’s iQOO Z6. However, while we wait for the handset’s formal debut, its AnTuTu has been revealed officially. Here are the details.

Vipun Marya,iQOO India’s CEO, recently shared the AnTuTu running score of the upcoming iQOO Z7. As can be seen in the image, the handset managed to get a score of 4,80,000+. Given the handset will arrive as a budget model, this score is not bad at all. The executive did not disclose the specific processor that will be used in the handset, but the scores reveal that its SoC is superior to the Snapdragon 695.

iQOO Z7 AnTuTu

The Snapdragon 695 gets a benchmarking score of 4,10,000+ and it powers phones like Poco X4 Pro, iQOO Z6, and OnePlus Nord CE 2. The phone also outperforms Snapdragon 4 Gen 1-powered handsets, which get a score of 3,80,000+. The SoC is found under the hood of devices, such as the Redmi Note 12.

While there’s no official confirmation about the iQOO Z7’s SoC, tipster Mukul Sharma claims the handset will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920. To recall, the 5G processor debuted back in 2021 with an octa-core architecture. It is based on the 6nm process and features two fast ARM Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.5 GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz.

iQOO Z7 should launch pretty soon as it is being teased continuously. The device could feature a large display and a dual camera setup on the back. More details should emerge soon.

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Garmin Forerunner 965 Smartwatch With Titanium Bezels, AMOLED Display Launched

The Garmin Forerunner 965 has been released after an intense period of leaks. The smartwatch has a 46mm chassis and a 1.4-inch AMOLED display. It ditches the previous MIP panel for the AMOLED with a brighter resolution. The Garmin Forerunner however comes at a higher launch price than its predecessor.

Garmin Forerunner 965

The Forerunner 965 offers 32GB of storage and a display resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid than the MIP displays in previous models. The smartwatch also supports the always-on-display functionality and offers up to 23 days of battery life using the smartwatch mode. The battery life reduces to about 8.5 hours when all GNSS systems are active. The battery life of the Forerunner 965 is however 1.4 times better than the just released Forerunner 265 series.

Garmin Forerunner 965

The Garmin Forerunner 965 has similar features and functionality to the Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 265S. It offers an array of health and fitness sensors, together with several positioning systems. There are also several sports modes to pick from and its expansive storage allows for greater functionality.

Garmin Forerunner 965

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is now orderable directly from Garmin at a launch price of $599.99. It comes in three color combinations in terms of the finishes and the watch band. The finishes are either white or black with a yellow watch band. All the color variants come with 22mm watch straps. Its 46mm chassis combined with its bright and 1.4-inch AMOLED display puts the Forerunner 965 at the head of the new Garmin offerings.

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Honor Takes Aim at Samsung in the global Smartphone Market

When it comes to Android, the first smartphone manufacturer that undoubtedly comes to mind is Samsung. The South Korean tech giant has been selling phones under the Galaxy brand for a long time and has many different models, from the entry-level segment to the flagship. However, as in everything else, competition is essential in technology, and competition on the Android side has not been the same for a while. Especially after Huawei lost its market share due to the embargo, Samsung was left alone in the production of the flagship. Fortunately, this is changing thanks to Honor. Here are the details…

Samsung might soon find a new global rival in Honor

Samsung has long been a dominant force in the global smartphone market, but it looks like the Korean tech giant may soon have a new competitor to contend with in the form of Honor. At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, Honor CEO Zhao Ming announced the company’s goal to join the global smartphone market and take on the biggest brands out there, including Samsung.

Samsung and Honor foldablle smartphones

Honor is a state-owned smartphone brand under the municipal government of Shenzhen’s control, and it has set its sights on improving various aspects of its smartphones, including battery life, communication, photography, display, and AI. The company aims to win the competition with the strongest opponents in many aspects, including globalization.

While Zhao Ming didn’t explicitly mention Samsung as one of Honor’s competitors, it’s clear that the Korean tech giant’s dominance in the global Android space makes it difficult to ignore. Honor has already announced the global release of its first non-Samsung book-like foldable phone, the Honor Magic Vs, which seems to be competing directly with the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

In addition, Honor plans to release the Magic 5 standard smartphone series globally, consisting of the Honor Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro. These devices will be available for purchase in the second quarter of 2023 for €899 and €1199, respectively. Samsung’s appearance at MWC 2023 was somewhat underwhelming, with the company not having much to show beyond the Galaxy S23 series and the Galaxy Book 3 laptops unveiled at Unpacked on February 1. Meanwhile, Samsung’s rivals, including Honor, had more intriguing announcements to make.

Samsung Honor

However, competition is always healthy, and Samsung may benefit from having one more rival in the global smartphone market. It may keep the company on its toes and push it to innovate even further. Only time will tell how Honor will fare in its quest to become a major player in the global smartphone market, but it’s clear that Samsung will have one more competitor to worry about.

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iPhone 11 Doubles as a Submarine, Survives 7 Meters Deep in Lake for a Week

We keep hearing stories of Apple iPhones getting submerged in water and being recovered in working condition but this latest one is like no other. A student in Brazil lost their iPhone while rescuing a drowning woman in a lake. The phone slipped out of the student’s vest during the rescue and sank 7 meters deep into the lake. A week later, the phone was discovered and, surprisingly, it was still functioning.

This highlights the durability of iPhones, as they seem to be able to withstand even extreme circumstances like being submerged in water for an extended period of time. Technically, the iPhone 11 comes with an IP68 rating but it isn’t rated to survive deep or extended submergence.

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The incident took place in Lake Paranoa, Brasilia, Brazil. According to a report from G1, Breno Rafael was on a kayak ride when he noticed a woman struggling in the lake. He jumped into the water to save her and after successfully getting the person to shore, Breno realized that he had lost his iPhone in the process.

A week after the incident, instructor Edinho Rocha discovered a cell phone at a depth of 7 meters. To everyone’s surprise, the phone was still working. Edinho recorded a video and posted it on social media to try to find the owner. The video received 17,000 views and, thanks to the shares, Breno Rafael was located as the owner of the device.

“I was on Lake Paranoá doing a kayak trip when I saw a girl drowning, asking for help. I immediately jumped out of the kayak to help her. I was wearing a vest and my cell phone. I jumped to help, and managed to take the girl to the shore of the lake “, Breno told G1.

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Vivo’s New App Can Convert Speech to Sign Language in Real-time

Today is World hearing day and Vivo has launched a new Sign Language Interpreter app that can convert speech to sign language and text in real-time. The app can also translate sign language gestures used by people into text or spoken language, creating a way for those who don’t understand sign language to communicate with them.

With the help of Vivo’s sign language interpreter app, hearing-impaired folks can not only communicate more effectively with family and friends but also order meals and shop more conveniently. It comes with several functions, including Speech-to-text, text-to-speech, text-to-sign language, and sign language-to-text.

Vivo Sign language interpreter

Sign language recognition technology has faced several challenges over the years, such as accurately tracking finger joint movements in a limited space, detecting their direction and movement trajectory, dealing with the unique grammatical order and omitted expressions of sign language, and distinguishing similar-looking sign language movements.

However, the OrginOS team has successfully tackled these challenges and made significant progress in sign language recognition technology. The Sign Language Interpreter app can already recognize 1,200 sign language vocabulary, and that too with an accuracy rate of over 80% — equivalent to Chinese HSK level 4. It has covered more than 8,000 words in the Chinese general dictionary.

In the future, the OriginOS development team will continue to work on the app and improve its accuracy. It plans to continue upgrading the sign language recognition to cover the HSK Level 6 of the Chinese language, and the translation function be optimized for more usage scenarios.

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Nothing Starts Teasing Its Upcoming Device, Speaker Spotted In Leaked Renders

At the recently concluded MWC 2023, Nothing confirmed that the Phone (2) will be powered by a Snapdragon 8-series processor. The brand also revealed that it will launch a new product this month. Now, the Carl Pei-helmed company has started dropping cryptic teasers for its upcoming device. Nothing teased the Ear (1) with a butterfly and the Phone (1) with a parrot. The brand is teasing the forthcoming device with a beetle. 

Nothing’s upcoming device remains entirely a mystery. There’s not enough to decode from the current cryptic teasers. Since the brand is set to launch the device this month, we can expect more details to surface in the coming days. 

Recently Carl Pei revealed on Twitter that he got the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and found it useless. He also asked what people wear smartwatches for. This gives a strong hint that the upcoming Nothing device could be a smartwatch. On the other hand, we can also expect the upcoming offering to be a tripod looking at the beetle teaser. 

In other news, developer Kuba Wojciechowski shared leaked renders of the Nothing Speaker. It is seen with a vertical boxy form factor. There are volume, power rocker, and red-accented buttons on the side. The speaker has two black cutouts which could be tweakers. The two Grey cutouts at the bottom are expected to be subwoofers. The speaker has two rubbed paddings at the bottom for good support and grip on flat surfaces. Apart from this not many details about the Nothing Speaker are known. 

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The Future of Huawei Under Threat as US Considers Export Ban

Huawei is losing ground in the smartphone market. The company lost access to Google services due to the US embargo and subsequently abandoned Android, opting to use its own operating system called HarmonyOS. However, this plan has caused the company to struggle in markets outside of China. Although Huawei is searching for solutions in alternative areas, it seems that the USA will continue to pose a challenge for the Chinese tech giant with ban threat. Here are the details….

US government warns of total export ban for Huawei

Huawei has been aggressively pivoting away from smartphone business towards cloud technology and other business solutions. However, this strategy is now facing a new threat with the U.S. export ban being extended to all products from the company. The U.S. Commerce Department first imposed export controls against Huawei in 2019 citing national security risks. This decision has banned the export of semiconductors produced with U.S. technology in 2020.

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This move drastically impacted Huawei’s mobile operations, cutting off its access to high-performance semiconductors needed for smartphones. Consequently, Huawei’s annual revenue peaked in 2020 and began to decline, with the consumer products segment, including smartphones, contributing to more than half of total sales. As a result, Huawei focused its resources on business products and broadened its cloud service offerings.

It organized business-to-business units into internal “corps” and recruited experts from various sectors to develop digitization solutions for corporate clients. This reorganization has allowed Huawei to halt the drop in revenue, with sales appearing to have stood at 636.9 billion yuan ($92.1 billion) last year, largely unchanged from 2021.

However, the U.S. is preparing to impose another round of sanctions that could block all exports to Huawei. The Commerce Department has added Huawei to the Entity List, allowing it to import off-the-shelf products on a case-by-case basis. The Biden administration is also considering a rule that would prohibit exports to companies in third countries that supply Huawei, potentially canceling permits granted to U.S. companies Intel and Qualcomm to sell certain products to Huawei.

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If new sanctions are imposed, they would hit Huawei’s non-smartphone consumer devices such as televisions, personal computers, and smartwatches. While the impact on cloud and other services is expected to be more limited, new sanctions could severely disrupt the maintenance of base stations, which accounted for over 40% of the group revenue in 2021.

Despite the challenges, Huawei remains the global leader in base stations, holding a 30% market share, and has partnered with telecoms worldwide in providing 5G services. Huawei’s organizational revamp has allowed the company to stay afloat, but the future remains uncertain as the U.S. tightens its grip on the company.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Wins 2023 GLOMO Best Smartphone Award

Apple launched the iPhone 14 Pro last year. It arrived with significant upgrades compared to its predecessor packed with new features like Dynamic Island, Satellite Emergency SOS, and Crash Detection. The smartphone has won two Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) announced by GSMA at the MWC 2023. 

The iPhone 14 Pro bagged the award for the ‘Best Smartphone’ beating the Google Pixel 7 Pro, Nothing Phone (1), Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4 which were also considered for the award. The Cupertino-based tech giant won another award for ‘Disruptive Device Innovation’ for its ground-breaking Emergerncy SOS via Satellite feature on the iPhone 14 Pro models. It allows users of the device to send emergency message alerts in remote places where there is no cellular coverage without any special hardware. In the disruptive device innovation category, Google’s Tensor 2 chip, Qualcomm Snapdragon, and Sony’s IMX989 camera sensor were also considered for the award. 

GSMA says that “The Best Smartphone award combines outstanding performance, innovation and leadership as determined through assessment of smartphones on the market during the period January 2022 to December 2022, by world leading independent analysts, journalists, and influencers.”

As for the core specifications, the iPhone 14 Pro sports a Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED display with ProMotion support, AOD, and up to 2,000 nits brightness. The Pro models have a pill-shaped cutout called Dynamic Island loaded with software optimisation. The iPhone 14 Pro variants feature a 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift stabilisation, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 12MP telephoto unit, and a LiDAR sensor. The smartphone is powered by A16 Bionic processor and supports 15W magsafe wireless charging. 

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Huawei Store’s 3rd Anniversary Sale: Up to 44% Off on Laptops and Smartwatches

Black Friday sale is still many months away, however, if you are in the market for a laptop or a smartwatch, Huawei has some news for you. This month, the company celebrates the third anniversary of its store and to reward its customers, they have fantastic offers of up to 44% across some of its PC and wearable devices. Starting today, the offers will last until March 15.

The available offers are only visible on the Huawei UK website, indicating that the discounts are limited to UK residents. The company is selling some of its best laptops at hugely discounted rates. This includes the popular Matebook 14s 2022, which retails at £1299.99 but will be available at a special price of £999.99. It is powered by Intel 12th-gen core processors and features a 2.5k resolution display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of brightness.

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The premium Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is also part of the sale. It can be purchased for £1399.99 (22% off, RRP £1799.99). Additionally, the affordable D-series laptops are discounted by up to 28%. The MateBook D 15 2022 can be yours for £499.99 (28% off, RRP £699.99) and the MateBook D16 for £899.99 (10% off, RRP £999.99).

Further, Huawei has announced some tempting discounts for the Watch GT 3 and Watch Fit series. You can Watch GT 3 SE and GT 3 Pro for £129.99 and £239.99. The former retails at £159.99 and the latter at £299.99. These prices are for the standard version. The Watch Fit in the new pomelo red color can be purchased for £44.99 (44% off, RRP £79.99). Whereas the newer Watch Fit 2 can be bought for £99.99 (23% off, RRP £129.99).

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MG Comet Compact EV to Launch Soon, May Offer 300km Max Range

MG Motor has officially announced that it is planning on launching a new electric vehicle model in the Indian market. The new EV in question is the new compact MG Comet EV. So here are all the details.

For those unaware, the upcoming Comet EV is believed to be based on the Wuling’s Air EV, which is being sold in certain Asian markets like Indonesia. From its design, it is clear that the vehicle is built for urban transportation as it features a compact build. Based on what we know so far, the company’s Comet EV might offer a maximum range of 300 kilometers on a single full charge, although, finer details regarding this model has yet to be revealed officially.

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The carmaker added that the new MG Comet EV has its name derived from the 1934 British aeroplane that participated in the England-Australia MacRobertson Air Race. While specifications and pricing regarding the Comet is still at large, the upcoming EV is believed to launch sometime in the middle of this year. Furthermore, it is expected to feature a price tag around 1,000,000 INR to 1,300,000 INR (roughly 12,200 US Dollars to 15,870 US Dollars).

The Comet EV features a compact boxy design with a total length of just 2.9 meters. Furthermore, the tall boy design is paired with a 2,100mm wheelbase, which its spacious on the inside. This model is rumored to be equipped with a 20 to 25kWh capacity battery pack that will be based on a skateboard platform. Its battery will likely be sourced locally and could be supplied by Tata AutoComp.

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Apple Hikes Prices for iPhones, iPads, & MacBooks Battery Replacements Starting This Month

Apple had recently announced that it had plans to increase the price for battery replacements for a number of its mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and MacBooks. And now, it appears that this change has finally been rolled out.

The Cupertino based giant had first announced the battery replacement cost rise back in February. These changes would’ve affected its popular smartphone, tablets, and notebook lineup. Now, the brand is apparently rolling out the new price update across the globe. If this news is true, it marks the second time the iPhone maker has hiked the battery replacement prices since September of last year.

According to a new report, there are multiple tiers to the battery replacement pricing that will now go live starting this month. This change will not only be for the US market, but will also include the global markets. As of right now, the battery replacement for the iPhone 14 series will cost around 99 US Dollars across the lineup. On the other hand, the iPhone 5 to iPhone 8 will have battery change cost around 69 US Dollars, which is up from 49 US Dollars.

Similarly, the iPhone X to iPhone 13 series will see a price hike from 69 US Dollars for battery replacements to 89 US Dollars. Meanwhile, the price hike for replacing the battery on the MacBook will range from 30 US Dollars for the Air model (from 129 US Dollars to 159 US Dollars) to 50 US Dollars (from 199 US Dollars to 249 US Dollars) on the Pro and base models. Lastly, the iPads are also seeing a rise replacements costs, but it does not affect every model. The price hike can range from 20 US Dollars on older Pro, mini, and Air variants, while the base iPad has seen a sizeable jump from 99 US Dollars to 199 US Dollars.

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Moto G Stylus 2023 Visits Geekbench with MediaTek Helio G88, Could launch Soon

Motorola has just announced that it will be launching the Moto G73 5G smartphone in India on March 10. The brand also has another device in the pipeline called the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023. This device has already made an appearance on the FCC database.

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Now, a 4G variant of the device has visited Geekbench revealing some key specifications. According to the benchmark database of Geekbench, it seems that the upcoming Moto G Stylus (2023) will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G88 processor. Let’s examine the benchmark scores and specifications of the Moto G Stylus (2023) in greater detail.

In the Geekbench 5 benchmark test, the Moto G Stylus (2023) achieved a single-core score of 348 points and a multi-core score of 1329 points. The benchmark listing indicates that the upcoming G-series phone will be equipped with a MediaTek MT6769V/CZ processor, featuring an octa-core CPU with two 2.0GHz clocked cores (presumably for better performance), and six cores clocked at 1.80GHz each. This is likely the MediaTek Helio G88 processor.

The listing suggests that the upcoming G-series phone will run Android 13 out of the box. The benchmark listing also indicates that the Moto G Stylus (2023) will come with 4GB of RAM, although it is possible for Motorola to offer the device in other memory configurations as well.

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Neuralink Human Trials Request for Brain Implant Denied by FDA: Report

Elon Musk‘s Neuralink has apparently been denied human trials for its brain implants by the FDA. The company has been working in the field of brain computer interface but was denied the trials back in 2022. So here are all the details.

According to a new report, former and current employees of the startup have revealed that “The agency’s major safety concerns involved the device’s lithium battery; the potential for the implant’s tiny wires to migrate to other areas of the brain; and questions over whether and how the device can be removed without damaging brain tissue.” The FDA has expressed concerns regarding the battery system and its novel transdermal charging capabilities.

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The issue is related to the device’s chance of failing after being implanted. The new report added that the agency is looking for reassurances that the battery is “very unlikely to fail”. In other words, the FDA would only approve of the trials once Neuralink proves safety of the implant since the discharge of electrical current or heat energy from a ruptured pack can possibly lead to burning of the surrounding tissue.

The FDA also stated that there were potential risks if the device would be needed to be removed for upgrades or replacements since the small size of the electrical leads that extend into the patient’s brain. One Starlink employee stated that “He can’t appreciate that this is not a car. This is a person’s brain. This is not a toy.”

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FOSSiBOT Launches its First Ever Rugged Phone F101: Special Launch Price Below $100

FOSSiBOT is all set to launch its first-ever smartphone the FOSSiBOT F101. The large battery rugged smartphone will be launched globally on March 20 at AliExpress.  FOSSiBOT is a Chinese tech brand known for its portable power stations and related accessories and now with the launch of the F101 rugged phone, they are entering the smartphone market. Established in 2022, in Shenzen China, the brand FOSSiBOT has a team of some of the best creators in the market with more than 8 years of experience in building power stations and rugged smartphones. 

FOSSiBOT F101 is an ultra-rugged smartphone designed for globe trekkers and adventure lovers. The smartphone features a 5.4-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1440p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core chipset and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB. 

The phone is made to stand extreme outdoor conditions and is IP68/IP69/MIL-STD-810G certified which makes it waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof.  The highlight feature of FOSSiBOT F101 is the 3.5W loudspeaker which comes with a unique speaker grill that is located at the center of the rear camera module. The IP68-certified waterproof speaker comes with a 36mm diameter, 11.5 CC sound cavity, and 3.5W peak power offering up to 123dB volume making it one of the loudest speakers in the world. This means you can enjoy your movies and videos with high sound quality and party hard outdoors using the FOSSiBOT loudspeaker. 

FOSSiBOT F101 is fueled by a massive 10600mAh Li-Polymer battery which gives you 44 days of standby. The phone supports 18W charging and runs the Android 12 operating system. To take the best videos and images, the phone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 24MP PDAF primary camera and 5MP + 0.3MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have an 8MP sensor in the front. 

FOSSiBOT F101 will be launched for a retail price of $140. However, as part of the global launch sale, you can buy the smartphone at a heavily discounted price of $99.99 only. Please note that this price is available only for a limited period, under the early bird offer. FOSSiBOT F101 Global Launch Sale will start on March 20 at AliExpress. However, you can add the product to the cart even before the sale starts for faster checkout. 

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FOSSiBOT has organized a global giveaway for FOSSiBOT F101. Under this giveaway, 6 lucky customers stand a chance to win the smartphone absolutely free. To participate in the giveaway check out their official website

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

The Potential of 6G Sensing Technology Unveiled at MWC 2023

Recently, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, telecommunication companies showcased their latest technologies and innovations, which will shape the future of telecommunications. One of the most noteworthy innovations is 6G, the next generation of mobile networks. It promises to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world. At the MWC 2023, Nokia demonstrated how sensing technology will be used in 6G. Here are the details…

Nokia Demonstrates 6G Sensing Technology for Personalized Interaction and Safety

Nokia demonstrated 6G’s potential to “sense” the human body. By using radio waves, the sixth-generation mobile antenna will be able to detect people, objects, or animals. In the demonstration that you can watch below, Nokia presented a digital piano that uses 6G sensing to identify the person’s location and adjust the sound accordingly. As you can see, the technology manages to locate the woman in the video without using any camera or lens.

The second demonstration showed how 6G sensing technology can be used to ensure pedestrian safety. A vehicle equipped with 6G sensing technology can detect if a pedestrian is in close proximity and will not be allowed to move until the pedestrian is out of range. Both of these examples highlight the potential applications of 6G sensing technology in the future and the possibilities that lie ahead for the telecommunications industry. Both examples are operating at 27 GHz. Considering the current frequency rates, this is an incredibly high value.

Nokia 6G

Nokia is also taking 6G to the moon, installing the first-ever mobile telephone network on the lunar surface. This network will allow for communication and data transfer in remote and technically demanding places on Earth, such as inside mines, on oil rigs, and near wind farms.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn to create 100,000 Jobs for New Manufacturing Site in India

Foxconn, one of the largest Apple suppliers, has just announced a new manufacturing site in the South Indian city of Hyderabad. This new production facility will be create a large number of new jobs in the region, so here are all the details.

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For those unaware, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant is the largest iPhone maker and a major supplier of Apple. Now, it is setting up a new manufacturing site in the Indian state of Telangana. This new site is expected to create over 100,000 new jobs. This follows a year after the company announced that it will be investing 500 million US Dollars in the country. The announcement was made after Foxconn Chairman Yopung Liu and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao signed an agreement at the Chief Miniter’s official residence.

Thanks to the new agreement, Foxconn can possibly bring in a large number of employees over the course of the next 10 years. But unfortunately, the exact amount of investment being for this new project is still unclear. Furthermore, Chairman Young Liu also announced that Foxconn will be donating an Foxconn hire over 100,000 people in India, which is the largest prototyping center in India that spans across a 78,000 sq ft building.

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Liu also praised the friendly industrial development ecosystem that has been created in Telangana. According to an Indian minister, “One of our slogans during the statehood fight was employment. With the mega investment coming our way in the form of Foxconn, and the huge employment opportunities it brings, youngsters of Telangana state will truly be happy.”

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Upcoming Smartphones: OnePlus Ace 2V, Nubia Z50 Ultra, and More

As Mobile World Congress 2023 has ended, smartphone launches should ideally slow down for a while. But that’s not happening. Three brands have confirmed to unveil new devices in the next few days.

All of these companies are Chinese and two of the launches will take place in their home market. The brands we are talking about are Realme, Nubia, and OnePlus.

Realme will debut a budget smartphone in Indonesia. Whereas, in China, Nubia will announce its flagship smartphone and OnePlus will take wraps of an upper mid-range smartphone.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Realme C55

The Realme C55 will launch in Indonesia on March 7. It will be announced in a live stream at 1 PM WIB. The device will be even available for purchase on the next day (March 8) via a flash sale at 12 PM WIB.

Realme C55

As per leaks and teasers, the handset will sport a 90Hz centered punch-hole display (LCD) and will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. It will arrive with a 64MP primary camera, up to 256GB storage, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an iPhone 14 Pro-like ‘Dynamic Island’ feature.

Finally, the phone will boot Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 and will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Nubia Z50 Ultra

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is set to launch in China on March 7. It will be unveiled at an event that will begin at 2 PM GMT+8:30.

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As the name suggests, the product will be the company’s flagship smartphone of 2023. Just like its predecessors, it will come with an under-display front-facing camera.

Going by the rumors, the phone will offer a 2K display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, a second-gen display chip, a periscope zoom camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.

OnePlus Ace 2V

The OnePlus Ace 2V is scheduled to launch in China on March 7. The conference for the handset will start at 2:30 PM GMT+8:30.

OnePlus Ace 2V

Almost all features of this device are already known, thanks to multiple leaks and official teasers. It is expected to release in international markets as OnePlus Nord 3.

The phone will arrive with a 6.74-inch 1.5K 120Hz 10-bit OLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 64MP main camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 80W fast wired charging support.

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