Infinix has expanded its range of televisions in India. The brand has announced the Infinix 24Y1 smart TV. It carries an affordable price tag and is targeted towards budget buyers. The latest offering actually joins the 34 and 43-inch Y1 televisions that were introduced last year. Read on to know what the television offers out of the box.
The Infinix 24Y1 TV comes with a 24-inch display bearing an HD resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. It offers 250 nits brightness and features thick bezels around the screen. Audio-wise, the television is equipped with 16W box speakers tuned by Dolby Audio.
Under the hood, the Infinix 24Y1 is equipped with an unspecified processor. It packs 512MB RAM and 4GB onboard storage. Software-wise, it runs on Linux OS and features a Chromecast built-in. It ships with pre-installed popular OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and YouTube. The television comes with a remote control featuring hotkeys for YouTube and Prime Video.
Connectivity options on the Infinix 24Y1 include two HDMI ports, two USB ports, single-band WiFi, Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Infinix 24Y1 smart TV is priced at Rs 6,799. It can be purchased from Flipkart starting March 15 onwards.
In other news, Infinix recently launched the Smart 7 phone and INBook Y1 Plus laptop in India. The former is a budget handset with a 6.6-inch display, Unisoc T606 SoC, 4GB RAM, and a 6,000mAh battery unit. The smartphone costs Rs 7,299. The laptop comes with a 15.6-inch FHD display, 10th gen Core i3 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB SSD storage. The INBook Y1 Plus starts at Rs 29,990.
Honor has finally revealed the launch date for its next generation of flagship smartphones. The company officially teased the launch of the Magic 5 series, with the announcement set for the first week of March. So let’s have a look.
In the latest teaser image poster, the Chinese smartphone maker confirmed that the Magic 5 series will be officially launched on the 6th of March 2023. The announcement will begin at 14:30 hours CST (China Standard Time). The Magic 5 lineup will consist of multiple models, and we can expect the release of the Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, and the Magic 5 Ultimate. For those unaware, the Magic series of smartphones will be the flagship grade handsets from the brand.
The series is equipped with top notch specs and features like Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Magic 5 is expected to be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging, while the Magic 5 Pro and Ultimate variant will offer an impressive 100W fast charging on a slightly smaller 4,800mAh battery pack. The new smartphones will also run on Android 13 OS based Magic UI 7.0 custom skin.
The Honor Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro will feature a triple camera setup on the rear, while the Magic 5 Ultimate will house a quad camera module. Meanwhile, the entire lineup will house a 13 megapixel selfie camera on the front. So stick around for more as we will be offering more updates and even covering the launch event that’s set for next week.
Amazon’s latest e-reader, the Kindle Scribe, launched in November 2022 with a focus on writing capabilities. Now, a new software update is bringing even more features to enhance the user experience.
Kindle Scribe New Update Details
One of the most significant updates is the addition of new brush types for the included Pen, making it even more versatile for writing and drawing. The Kindle Scribe now offers fountain pen, marker, and pencil brush options, each with five thickness options, and enhanced pressure and tilt capabilities for more precision. These new brush types are available in the writing toolbar, sticky notes, and Premium Pen shortcuts.
Another improvement is the ability to create subfolders within notebooks, providing better organization for those who create a lot of content. Users can easily create a subfolder by pressing the “+” button in any folder, and move it to a different location if needed.
Navigating within notebooks is also easier with the new software update. Users can quickly jump to a specific page by selecting the “Go to page” option from the three-dot icon in a notebook and typing in the page number.
Amazon promises even more features in the future, including lasso copy/paste tools, improved notebook organization and navigation, and the ability to send documents to the Kindle Scribe directly from Microsoft Word with a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Kindle Scribe Specifications:
With a large 10.2-inch 300PPI glare-free paperwhite screen, the Kindle Scribe is engineered to replicate the feel and flow of pen on paper, creating a natural and comfortable experience.
The device comes with Basic or Premium pen options that offer incredible precision and a natural feel, which magnetically attach to the side of the device for easy access. The pen supports a variety of line widths, a highlighter tool, eraser tools, and an undo tool that are all accessible in the on-display writing menu.
With the Premium Pen, you can enjoy a dedicated eraser on top and a customizable shortcut button, enabling the pen to function as an eraser or highlighter, or to open a new sticky note when the button is pressed.
The Kindle Scribe also offers a digital sticky notes feature, which allows you to easily add handwritten notes to books or journal and take notes using a variety of templates, including to-do lists for tracking tasks and lined paper for meeting notes.
Choose from 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB storage options, and enjoy Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for easy access to your favorite books and notes. With a single charge, the device lasts up to 12 weeks based on a half hour of reading per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13. For writing, a single charge lasts up to 3 weeks based on a half hour period of writing per day, with wireless off and the light setting at 13.
Samsung might be planning on launching brand new line of devices that diversify its wearable category outside of its Galaxy Watch series. The company is apparently working on an AR based Galaxy Glasses and even a Galaxy Ring that can track your health.
The South Korean tech has filed for two new trademark applications. These trademarks were filed for a Galaxy Ring and a pair of Galaxy Glasses. The upcoming glasses gadget could be similar to the rumored Apple AR/VR headset, meaning, it could also feature either mixed reality or extended reality headset, which was teased during the Galaxy Unpacked event at the beginning of this month.
Furthermore, the company has also been granted the Galaxy Ring trademark by KIPRIS (Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service) on February 23. The Galaxy Ring classifications decribes the products as a “smart device for measuring health indicators and/or sleep in the form of [a] ring.” Unfortunately, the KIPRIS application didn’t reveal any other finer details regarding this upcoming device apart from its name. Although, based on the description, we can assume that the Ring will simply monitor wearer’s health and physical activities similar to a smartwatch.
On the other hand, Samsung has officially unveiled that it is working on the XR (extended reality) headset at the Unpacked event at February 1. The brand is partnering with Google and Qualcomm to build this headset, and now, the KIPRIS filing does hint that the upcoming gadget’s name could be called “Galaxy Glasses.”
The smartphone market has been experiencing a remarkable surge in recent years, with the emergence of new technologies and innovative designs captivating consumers around the world. Among the most talked-about advancements is the foldable smartphone, which has seen steady growth in shipments over the past year. However, a recent report by Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) indicates a decline in sales during the fourth quarter of 2022.
According to the report, foldable smartphone shipments fell by 48% compared to the previous quarter and 26% compared to the same period in 2021, with a total of 3.1 million units shipped from October to December 2022. Despite this setback, foldable phone shipments for the entire year rose by an impressive 62%, reaching 12.9 million units.
Samsung continued to dominate the foldable phone market in 2022, with an 83% market share. This was a slight dip from the third quarter’s 86% and a significant drop from the 96% share that the company held in the fourth quarter of 2021. The decline was attributed to a 50% drop in the shipment volume of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, which were released during the previous quarter.
The report also noted that Apple’s recently released iPhone 14 series overshadowed Samsung’s foldable phones in the fourth quarter of 2022. Huawei and Oppo followed Samsung in the global foldable phone market, while the Galaxy Z Flip was the top-selling foldable phone worldwide, with a 47% market share.
DSCC predicts a continued soft trend in foldable shipments during the current quarter, with a 3% decline in year-over-year deliveries of foldable handsets worldwide. However, this trend is expected to reverse in the second quarter of 2023, with the release of new foldable phones from Samsung and Vivo. Additionally, Oppo and Vivo are set to launch clamshell models in more markets at more affordable prices later this year. DSCC anticipates total foldable shipments to surpass 17 million units worldwide in 2023.
Samsung Display remains the leading display supplier in the foldable phone market, responsible for 81% of foldable displays used in the fourth quarter of 2022, followed by Chinese supplier BOE at 17%. Despite this, DSCC predicts Samsung will maintain or grow its share of foldable display shipments in 2023, with a forecasted growth of over 20 million units in the upcoming year.
In conclusion, while there was a dip in foldable phone sales in the fourth quarter of 2022, the market is expected to bounce back in the coming months, with new models set to be released by major manufacturers. The foldable phone market remains an exciting and rapidly evolving space that will undoubtedly continue to captivate consumers in the years to come.
The Xiaomi 13 series consisting of Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro made its initial debut in China in December. The lineup was announced for global markets recently along with a third member (Xiaomi 13 Lite) ahead of MWC 2023.
Today, the firm has revealed the pricing, offers, and availability of the Xiaomi 13 Pro in India. Let’s check out how much you will have to pay for Xiaomi’s latest premium smartphone in the country.
Xiaomi 13 Pro Price and Launch Offers in India
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is priced at ₹79,999 (~$970) for the single 12GB + 256GB storage variant in India. It can be availed in either Ceramic Black or Ceramic White color options.
Customers can choose between two different launch offers. They can opt for a flat ₹10,000 (~$120) discount on cards issued by ICICI Bank or an additional exchange bonus of ₹12,000 (~$145).
The device will be sold across multiple platforms, such as Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Homes, and Mi retail partners. The first sale is scheduled for March 10 at 12 PM.
There’s also a special early access sale at 12 PM on March 6. This sale will be limited to Mi.com and select Mi Homes and Mi Studios.
Xiaomi 13 Pro Specifications
The smartphone is built around a 6.73-inch centered punch-hole curved AMOLED display. The screen comes with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color depth, 1,900 nits peak brightness level, Dolby Vision, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It boots MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
The device arrives with a Leica-powered camera system. The rear setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch primary sensor with OIS, a 50 Samsung JN1 sensor with a 75mm floating telephoto lens as well as OIS, and a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor with a 115° FOV ultra-wide lens and auto-focus for macro shots. On the front, it has a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
Other features of the handset include a liquid cooling system, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, an x-axis linear vibration motor, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Last but not least, the phone is backed by a 4,820mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Back in December 2022, Nubia debuted the Z50 series with the launch of the Nubia Z50 in China. This smartphone is currently the sole entry in the series, however, the brand is also gearing up to launch a new model called the Nubia Z50 Ultra.
The Z50 Ultra has already made appearance on TENAA, and was also spotted in a recent live image. Now, the brand has officially started teasing the smartphone, revealing its design, details and information regarding the launch. First up, the smartphone is officially set to launch on March 7 2023, at 2 PM CST.
The official teaser images reveal that the smartphone has a boxy design with super thin bezels for its flat display. All sides, along with the back are also flat. The most notable thing about this smartphone is that it features an under-display camera which effectively removes the need of a camera notch or punch hole. Overall, the aesthetics of the smartphone reminds of the recently launched Red Magic 8 Pro.
The brand claims that the new “Neovision” under display camera onboard the is the result of six years of polishing the technology, and has fully improved selfie and video call quality. The display for the device has been developed in partnership with BOE. Additionally, the teaser reveals that the smartphone will have a 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Other details about the device are still under wraps, however, previous leaks have mentioned that the Nubia Z50 Ultra will feature a 2K resolution display with a second-gen display chip, a periscope zoom camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. More information will likely emerge as we get closer to the official launch, so stay tuned.
Four variants of an upcoming Google Pixel phone have been found in the FCC certification platform database. The three variants have model numbers, such as G0DZQ, GHL1X, and GWKK3. Each one of them has a separate listing at FCC. One of them mentions the model number of the device as G82U8.
The following document submitted to the FCC reads, “FCC ID: A4RG0DZQ (parent model for NFC), FCC ID: A4RGWKK3 (parent model for BT/WLAN) and FCC ID: A4RGHL1X (variant model) use the same identical internal printed circuit board layouts, while the variant models depopulates mmWave related components and populated a different MHB ENDC module, details are available in the operational description.”
A recent report said that the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold will be released in 2023, possibly in April or May. While it appears that all four variants that have appeared on the FCC belong to the same Pixel phone, the details are so less that it cannot be confirmed whether the listings belong to the Pixel 7a or Pixel Fold.
However, the devices tested by the FCC have serial numbers beginning with “28291FQHN” or “28251FQHN.” A hands-on video of the Pixel 7a surfaced last month. The device carried a similar serial number beginning with “2A281FQHN.” As a result, it appears that the Pixel 7a variants have been certified by the FCC.
Rumors surrounding the Pixel 7a have claimed that it has a 90Hz OLED display, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a dual-camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 main camera and a Sony IMX712 ultra-wide lens on the back. It is likely to feature the Tensor G2 chip and support 5W wireless charging.
Nubia has released its latest gaming mouse – the REDMAGIC Gaming Mouse. The mouse is priced at 599 yuan ($86.28) but the first version is listed at 399 yuan ($57.47). This gaming mouse is equipped with advanced features that cater to the needs of professional gamers.
The REDMAGIC Gaming Mouse boasts a symmetrical design, a transparent body, and a lightweight structure. The mouse is fitted with a PixArt PAW 3395 sensor, which can achieve a maximum DPI of 26,000. The 1000Hz return rate, 650IPS, 50G acceleration, and 1 ms low latency ensure that the mouse is highly responsive and can keep up with the fastest of movements.
Furthermore, the GM 8.0 black mamba micro-movement buttons make the mouse comfortable to press and have a lifespan of up to 80 million clicks. This gaming mouse also supports the Moyun Smart Control macro programming feature, allowing gamers to customize various combo settings to suit their individual gaming preferences.
The REDMAGIC Gaming Mouse uses an original Nordic chip for connectivity, offering a lower power consumption rate and delay, as well as stronger stability. The mouse can be connected via three modes: wired, wireless 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth. This feature makes the mouse applicable to multiple scenarios, providing maximum flexibility.
The new product also supports RGB belief lighting effects, which provide 16.8 million colors. The built-in 450mAh lithium battery has a battery life of up to 100 hours, which ensures uninterrupted gaming sessions without worrying about running out of battery.
Overall, the Nubia REDMAGIC Gaming Mouse is a fantastic addition to any gamer’s arsenal, offering advanced features at an affordable price. Its symmetrical design, advanced sensor technology, micro-movement buttons, and customizable macro settings make it a great option for professional gamers. The REDMAGIC Gaming Mouse is now available to buy in China.
Spotify is one of the most widely used music streaming applications in the world. There is a vast selection of music and podcasts to stream on the app. To ensure that users can easily listen to their favorite tracks and episodes on more than one occasion, they can save them directly to their Library. Where users previously tapped the Heart icon to save their songs to their “Liked Songs” list and the “Add to playlist” icon to add tracks or podcast episodes to their preferred playlist, the functionality will now be accessed via a single button, the Plus button.
Spotify is introducing a more streamlined experience by consolidating the Heart icon and the “Add to playlist” icon into a single symbol for the sake of convenience, it seems. Users can tap the Plus (+) button, and you can save and choose the destination for any song, playlist, or podcast with ease. The company stated that its move is committed towards making it easier for its users to engage with their music and podcasts.
Here are some new ways to use Spotify’s integrated Plus (+) button:
Tap to save: To save a song or podcast episode, users tap the Plus (+) button to the right of the title in the Now Playing window. Once they have added their selection to Liked Songs (or Your Episodes), the Plus (+) button will transform into a green checkmark. Users can further change the destination of their saved content by tapping the green check again.
Add a whole album to Your Library: With one click of the Plus (+) button, users can add their favorite album, playlist, or audiobook to “Your Library”. Once it has been successfully added, a green checkmark will appear right next to it.
During their user research period, the company found that the new Plus (+) button upgrade saved time and allowed users to add to multiple playlists simultaneously, which is an added benefit. Moreover, saving songs and podcasts makes users more likely to listen to them again, which ultimately results in more streams for the artists and shows people have discovered. Additionally, everything you have already saved to your Liked Songs or Your Episodes will still be available.
This feature will be rolled out to all users globally on mobile (iOS and Android) starting today and will become available to all Spotify users in the coming weeks. Time will tell if users will respond positively to this change since Spotify recently modified their Now Playing UI a bit and not everyone was a huge fan of it.
OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus Nord CE 3 in India in March. It appears that there are a couple of more Nord-branded phones waiting in the pipeline to go official in the country. As per a tweet by tipster Mukul Sharma, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G may launch in the next few months in the country.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G name spotted on the OnePlus India website
By sharing the above image, the tipster claimed that he spotted the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G moniker on OnePlus India’s website. Unfortunately, there is no information on the specifications of the device. The moniker reveals that it will be succeeding the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, which debuted in April 2022.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G debuted as a rebranded version of its distant cousin, the Realme V25, which remained exclusive to the Chinese market. Hence, there is a possibility that the Nord CE 3 Lite could be a rebadged version of an Oppo or Realme phone.
The Nord CE 3, which is expected to debut in March in India, is likely to feature a 6.7-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. It may come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. It will run on OxygenOS 13-bsaed Android 13 OS.
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Ace 2V featuring the Dimensity 9000 SoC on March 7 in China. Speculations are rife that the device may get rebranded as the OnePlus Nord 3 in the Indian market.
After the launch of the Redmi Note 12 series in China and global markets, the brand still has some mid-range and budget-range launches in the pipeline. One such device is the Redmi 12C which has already appeared in a review video revealing almost all of its details.
This device has now visited the EEC certification website all but confirming the future availability of this phone in the Russian market. The device carries the model number 22120RN86G.
Redmi 12C specs
On the front, the Redmi 12C features a waterdrop notch design. The back of the device is equipped with a dual camera setup, along with an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner for added security. At the bottom, users will find a microphone, a micro USB port, and a speaker grille. The left side of the phone has a SIM slot, while the right side features a volume rocker and power key for easy access to the device’s features.
Spec-wise, the smartphone is said to come with a 6.71-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ (720 x 1650 pixels) resolution, 500 nits brightness, and a 20.6:9 Aspect ratio. It is rumored to feature a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset under the hood paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. Leaks so far have suggested that the phone will be available in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 64 GB, and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models.
The Redmi 12C is rumored to feature a 50MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It’s expected to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The phone is anticipated to have a starting price of EUR 149, with the top configuration costing up to EUR 199.
Assassin’s Creed is a beloved action-adventure franchise that has been around for more than a decade, and it seems that Ubisoft has no intention of slowing down. According to a recent report from Insider Gaming, the publisher is planning on releasing at least nine more Assassin’s Creed games in the coming years, with six currently in development.
The French game publishing company has released 12 Assassin’s Creed games so far, with the first game released in the year 2007. Some 16 years later, the first of these upcoming games is Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which is expected to be released sometime in August of this year. This game is said to bring the series back to its roots, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. Interestingly, it will be followed by an Assassin’s Creed VR game, which will be announced at E3 and released in the same year. This is a little reminiscent of Valve releasing a VR sequel to Half-Life, Half-Life Alyx in order to maintain its appeal for its VR fanbase.
The next game, Codename Red, is set to feature ninjas in Japan and will have a strong focus on stealth. It’s rumored to be released in 2024, followed by the multiplayer title Assassin’s Creed ‘Invictus’ in 2025, and Codename Hexe in 2026. Codename Jade is also in development, but its release date is still unknown.
But that’s not all. Ubisoft reportedly has three more Assassin’s Creed games in the planning stages. Each of these games will feature a unique spin on the franchise and different gameplay from other titles. Project Nebula, for instance, will take place in India, the Aztec Empire, and the Mediterranean, while Project Raid will be a PvE-based free-to-play game with 4-player co-op mode. Project Echoes is another multiplayer title in the franchise.
It’s clear that Ubisoft is going all-in on Assassin’s Creed, and fans of the series have plenty to look forward to. The publisher plans to release a new game in the franchise every year, with each major entry significantly different from the last to keep things fresh. With so many games in development, it’s an exciting time to be an Assassin’s Creed fan.
[UPDATE] The brand has now officially revealed the Indian pricing of the Xiaomi 13 Pro along with the launch offers. You can find out the details by following this link. The original story continues…
Xiaomi recently unveiled the Xiaomi 13 series smartphones for the global market. The device was initially launched in China back in December. The brand is yet to reveal the pricing of these devices for India.
Today at 12 PM IST, Xiaomi is expected to announce the official price of the Xiaomi 13 Pro. However, tipster Paras Guglani has already leaked details about the configuration and price of the model in India. According to Guglani, the Xiaomi 13 Pro will be available in a single configuration with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at Rs 79,999 (~$967). The brand is expected to offer bank offers on the device and other launch offers of the device.
Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Xiaomi 13 Pro boasts impressive features such as a 6.73-inch LTPO E6 AMOLED display with a Quad HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 1900 nits peak brightness. It also supports Dolby Vision and features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection for added durability.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and comes with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. It features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP telephoto camera. For selfies, there’s a 32MP front-facing camera.
The device is fueled by a 4820mAh battery and supports fast wired charging up to 120W, wireless charging of up to 50W and reverse wireless charging up to 10W. It runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box. While the global model is certified with IP68 water and dust protection, it’s unclear if the Indian model will receive the same certification due to potential cost-cutting measures. Nonetheless, the device is still expected to offer IP68-level protection.
Smartwatches have become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to their ability to combine fitness tracking, communication, and timekeeping in a single device. A number of new smartphones and other devices were unveiled at the MWC 2023. The Huawei Watch GT Cyber is one of the latest additions to this market, offering a unique twist on the concept of interchangeable straps. Unlike most smartwatches, which allow you to swap out the straps for different colors or materials, the Watch GT Cyber features a detachable casing, allowing you to completely change the look of the watch in seconds.
This innovative design means that there are a total of six different casing and strap options available, split into Sport and Urban collections. The former features a durable fibre-reinforced composite case, while the latter boasts premium stainless steel and ceramic finishes. The interactive watch faces will change depending on which casing you snap on, and it’s even possible to swap out the crown if that is something you want to do.
Aside from its unique design, the Watch GT Cyber boasts impressive specifications. It features a sharp 1.32-inch AMOLED display with a 466 x 466 resolution touch-sensitive panel, and has been through 16 durability tests, the company states. The smartwatch also offers 5ATM waterproofing and has a battery life of up to seven days.
In terms of health and fitness tracking, the Watch GT Cyber features all of Huawei’s TruSeen monitoring, including TruSleep, and offers a range of workout options. It also includes Bluetooth calling and a wrist-based assistant and can be seamlessly paired with Android or iOS phones using the Huawei Health platform.
If you are looking to get your hands on the new Huawei Watch GT Cyber, the availability may vary based on where you live. While the Watch GT Cyber is already available in China and some parts of Southeast Asia, it’s not currently planned for release in Europe or the US. However, if someone is lucky enough to live in an area where the Watch GT Cyber is available, they will find that each box contains one smartwatch module and two casing and strap options, allowing them to enjoy two looks in one box. Additional casing and strap options can be purchased separately from Huawei’s official website.
The OnePlus 11R 5G is set to go on sale at 12 pm today in India. The device, which went official on Feb. 7, has been available for pre-order in the country since last week. Starting today, the OnePlus 11R can be purchased through Amazon India, the OnePlus India website, the OnePlus Store app, OnePlus Experience Stores, and offline partner stores.
OnePlus 11R price in India, bank offers
Product
Configurations (RAM + Storage)
Price
OnePlus 11R 5G
8+128 GB
Rs 39,999 (~$483)
OnePlus 11R 5G
16+256 GB
Rs 44,999 (~$544)
Buyers can purchase the OnePlus 11R in Sonic Black and Galactic Silver colors. Customers purchasing the device through ICICI Bank credit / debit cards and EMI transactions, Citibank credit cards and EMI transactions can benefit from an instant discount of Rs 1,000. Other offers include an exchange bonus of Rs 3,000 on OnePlus, Samsung, and iOS 4G devices (on OnePlus.in, store app, and experience stores), up to 12 months of no-cost EMI, 6-month Spotify Premium subscription for free, and the first 1,000 buyers of the 11R will also get the OnePlus Gaming Trigger (available on OnePlus.in and the OnePlus Store app).
Red Cable Club members can get up to Rs 2,000 off on 11R for a limited time. In addition, for a limited time, Red Cable Care will provide users with 12 months of extended warranty, 120 GB of cloud storage, and other benefits for Rs 999.
OnePlus 11R 5G specifications
OnePlus 11R
The OnePlus 11R 5G features a 6.74-inch AMOLED display that supports a 1.5K resolution of 2772 x 1240 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The curved-edge display has a centrally positioned punch-hole and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It runs on the OxygenOS 13-based Android 13 OS. The company has already confirmed that the 11R to receive three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates.
The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset powers the OnePlus 11R 5G. The device offers LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 100W charging. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX890, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
The Mobile World Congress has returned to its full glory in 2023, with thousands of attendees and brands participating in one of the largest tech fairs in the world. The event officially commenced today, February 27, and will continue until March 2. The first day of the event is typically the busiest, as brands compete to unveil their most significant products and technological advancements on the opening day.
As expected, the first day of MWC 2023 was packed with activity, with numerous announcements from high-profile brands such as Huawei, Honor, Oppo, OnePlus, Lenovo, and others. Given the vast number of products showcased at the event, let’s quickly review the standout product announcements made on the first day of the event.
Here are the Best Products & Announcements of MWC 2023
Lenovo’s Rollable Concept Smartphone & Laptop
MWC 2023’s first day kicked off with two interesting products on display – the Rollable Concept laptop and the Moto Rizr rollable smartphone.
As foldable smartphones and even laptops are gaining popularity, Lenovo’s take on a rollable form factor looks a lot more promising. Both the smartphone and the laptop can extend their screen size to suit your requirement, with a single push of a button. While the Rizr looks very interesting and some might even prefer it over a traditional foldable, the rollable laptop concept looks a lot more viable.
The rollable laptop comes with a standard 12.7-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio in its default mode. However, with the push of a button, a pair of internal motors smoothly extend the screen from beneath the laptop’s keyboard to an almost square 15.3-inch display with an 8:9 aspect ratio, providing a significantly larger viewing area.
LiFi – The next evolution in Wireless Connectivity?
Li-Fi or Light Fidelity is a wireless technology that utilizes light to transmit data between two devices. The technology employs light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to send data at high speeds over the visible light spectrum. It comes with several advantages over Wi-Fi, such as faster speeds and even better security. However, it requires a direct line of sight between the transmitter and receiver, limiting its implementation.
That said, Li-Fi may go mainstream as smartphones could soon add Li-Fi as another wireless communication technology. This is made possible by pureLiFi’s Light Antenna One, a first-of-its-kind wireless communications antenna, that implements this technology on smartphones and other connected devices at a large scale. The device is compliant with the forthcoming IEEE 802.11bb standard, so manufacturers can seamlessly integrate LiFi with existing 802.11 Wi-Fi networking equipment and the billions of devices that currently use 802.11 Wi-Fi chipsets annually.
Satellite Comms Go Mainstream on Phones, Thanks to Qualcomm
Satellite communication is the new buzz in the smartphone industry with major players like Apple, Samsung, and even Huawei (rumored) integrating this technology into their smartphones and devices. However, Qualcomm is making satellite communications more accessible to smartphone manufacturers by integrating this feature into multiple RF modems and its 8 and 4 series of processors for smartphones. The company has partnered with the satellite service provider Iridium to bring two-way texting and more emergency satellite communication options to smartphones.
So if you were feeling left out by the announcements from Apple and Samsung, fret not as Qualcomm confirms most major manufacturers like Xiaomi, Vivo, Motorola, Oppo, Honor, and Nothing are going to bring satellite communication to their smartphones in the near future. Unfortunately, we don’t have a timeline yet on when it will be available on these manufacturer devices.
OnePlus’ awaited OnePlus 11 Concept smartphone was officially unveiled today and the wait was fairly justified because it brings a glowing liquid active cooling technology called Active CryoFlux. The OnePlus 11 concept can bring the thermals down during gameplay by up to 2.1℃ and during charging by around 1.6℃. OnePlus claims this technology can increase the frame rate by up to 3 to 4 fps and reduces the charging time by around 30 to 45 seconds.
Along with the smartphone, OnePlus showcased an even more interesting gadget – a 45W Liquid Cooling Accessory that can reduce phone temperature by up to an impressive 20℃.
Tecno’s love for color-changing smartphones isn’t new. Last year we saw the Tecno Mondrian edition with unique color-changing technology. At MWC 2023, it takes things to another level with its Chameleon Color Changing Smartphone concept.
The smartphone allows you to manually select from a total of 1600 different colors using the device software, or it can be set to vary automatically based on the battery level, music, or notifications. The material can change its color in just 0.03 seconds and also utilizes very little energy; around 100 changes throughout the day will use energy equivalent to watching a 5-minute video.
Two New Foldables – Honor Magic Vs & Tecno Phantom V Fold
MWC 2023 saw two new foldable launches.
Honor announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 powered Honor Magic Vs Fold, featuring a 6.45-inch external OLED 120Hz display and a 7.9-inch large 90Hz unfolded OLED screen. The Magic Vs will start at EUR 1599.
On the other hand, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000+ processor and has an ultra-clear 5-lens photography system featuring a 50-megapixel main camera and a super light-sensitive custom sensor. However, no more details are available about the device.
While Tecno has not shared any details about a potential launch of its foldable, it’s good to see more brands enter this market.
The OnePlus Ace 2V is all set to launch at 2:30 pm (local time) on March 7 in China. Before launch, the company is expected to confirm more key details about the Ace 2V. Today, it released the official renders and a teaser video of the device to showcase its appearance in green and black colors.
The OnePlus Ace 2V will arrive in shades like Black Rock and Celadon Glaze (green). In the teaser video, the handset can be seen sporting a flat display with a centrally aligned punch-hole. The top edge of the phone has three holes, which could be for a microphone, a speaker grille, and an IR blaster.
The left side of the OnePlus Ace 2V features a volume rocker, whereas its right side has an alert slider and a power key. The bottom edge of the phone has a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.
The primary camera is in the first camera ring on the Ace 2V’s back shell. The other two cameras are housed inside the second camera ring. The two LED flash units are available alongside the two camera rings. OnePlus is yet to confirm the key specifications of the device.
OnePlus Ace 2V Specifications (Rumored)
According to reports, the OnePlus Ace 2V will have a 6.74-inch AMOLED 1.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it will feature the Dimensity 9000 chipset, 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging support.
It will have a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The phone will come preloaded with Android 13 OS and ColorOS 13. Reports have claimed that it will be rebranded as the Nord 3 in India.
There are reports that Xiaomi Technology Co. Ltd has applied for the registration of the Modena trademark, together with some variants of the codename. There are several descriptions of the various trademarks including means of transportation, scientific instrument, and others.
Previously, it had been rumored that Xiaomi’s first car is a medium-sized fastback sedan that will come in two versions. It was also rumored that Xiaomi was developing a second mass-produced car (codenamed Lemans) due for release in 2025. It is reported that Xiaomi is intensely working on the Modena with more than 2,300 R&D staff on the project. The first Xiaomi car is expected to begin mass production in 2024.
In September 2022, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun announced that Xiaomi’s first car rolled off the production line as scheduled, with winter testing scheduled for December. The company has built its own automobile base in Yizhuang, Beijing. The facility also serves as its sales headquarters and R&D headquarters.
Xiaomi plans to build a complete vehicle manufacturing factory with an annual production of 300,000 vehicles. The company says it will accomplish the production facility in two phases of 150,000 production capacity each. Xiaomi is among a growing list of tech giants that are incorporating vehicle manufacturing into their portfolio. Its approach however seems a bit different from its investment in a 300,000 units per year vehicle production facility. It remains to be seen the full specs of the Xiaomi Modena car. It is an EV but its finer details are still lacking.
ZTE’s Nubia full range of consumer electronics is part of the products unveiled at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. The Nubia Pad 3D was announced alongside the Nubia AR glasses. It supports naked-eye 3D while the Nubia AR glasses feature micro LED screens.
ZTE has also unveiled its terminal product strategy with an upgrade to 1+2+N full scenario smart ecology 2.0. The ZTE’s terminal MyOS will further realize the seamless interoperability and interconnection of the 1+2+N terminal systems. This applies to mobile phones, personal and family data terminals, and peripheral ecological products. The new upgrades bring improvements in digital lifestyle and a full-scenario smart ecology 2.0.
The ZTE MyOS operating system will create intelligent perception and intelligent linkage between terminal devices. This makes it easier for more devices to make intelligent connections. The system will achieve interconnection, mutual collaboration, and capability sharing. The system covers sports & health, audiovisual entertainment, business travel, and education. It provides users with a multi-terminal integrated service experience and multi-screen interconnection.
The ZTE Nubia Pad 3D is the world’s first naked-eye 3D tablet based on AI technology. The AR smart glasses Nubia Neovision. The Nubia Pad 3D is jointly developed by ZTE and naked-eye 3D technology research company Leia Inc. the pad is equipped with Leia’s 3D light field display technology. It has a powerful AI computing power engine to match rich 3D applications. It supports AI face tracking with 2D and 3D real-time AI content processing capability. It is equipped with a 12.4-inch 2.5K large screen and symmetrical Dolby Atmos speakers. The tablet is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 processor, a 9,070mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.
The Nubia Neovision Glass is the world’s first smart glasses with TUV Rheinland certification and Hi-Res sound quality certification. It is equipped with a 120-inch virtual portable giant screen, a binocular 2x1920x1080 resolution Micro OLED display, and supports 0-500° myopia adjustment.
There are no clear details yet on the release date for the ZTE products and systems. More details may still surface during MWC 2023.
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