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Google Partners with Mercedes-Benz to Create Next-Gen Luxurious Navigation System

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Joane
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Mercedes- Benz and Google have formed a partnership to create an exclusive navigation system for the German automaker. The customized in-built navigation system will use geospatial and Google Maps navigation data. The company has decided to build this in-house navigation system to provide its customers with reliable and accurate navigational data combined with the luxury and feel of the brand Mercedes. 

This partnership between Mercedes and Google is a part of the company’s long-term strategy to develop and create luxurious digital and AI innovations for vehicles. The automaker is trying to compete with artificial intelligence systems, autonomous driving functions, and advanced hardware suites offered by companies like Tesla. But where Tesla is focusing on affordability and market reach, Mercedes is focusing on luxury and top-notch services.

With the Google partnership, Mercedes has now access to Google’s geospatial database including features like real-time traffic information, prediction algorithms, information on places, automatic re-routing, etc. 

At first, the company is going to offer basic features like location details to its customers. The feature will include details of more than 200 million businesses and locations around the world, provided from the Google database. The details will include business hours, location, images, reviews, and ratings. The basic features will be available in all Mercedes vehicles with the latest generation of MBUX in applicable markets.

Mercedes- Benz comes with an advanced high-resolution screen with outstanding graphics which will further add to the user experience. It will also add automatic speed adjustment functions wherein the vehicle will slow down right before an intersection, roundabout, and other sensitive and accident-prone areas. The company also plans to bring the Youtube app into its onboard entertainment system. 

In the long term, Mercedes plans to integrate the Google Map completely with the Mercedes- Benz operating system and use Google Cloud’s AI and Machine Learning capabilities to create, train, and deploy new models that will provide cutting-edge technology to its users. 

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said that the company partnered with only the best of the best firms as it wanted to bring great value and services to its customers. He further added that Google was an obvious choice as it is a global leader in maps and navigation systems. 

As for the actual usage, CEO Kallenius said that Google Maps will be deeply integrated within the signature Mercedes-Benz user interface and fully connected to relevant vehicle functions like the state of charge. 

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iPhone 15 Series Will Have Longer Battery Life Thanks to New Display Driver Chip

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Oğuz Çakır
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Leaks about the iPhone 15 series, which will be introduced in September, have already begun to emerge. Like every year, it seems that the cheapest and most expensive models will be the ones that attract the most attention. Finally, new information has emerged about the series. It looks like the iPhone 15 lineup is rumored to feature more power-efficient OLED displays. Here are the details…

iPhone 15 Lineup Rumored to Feature More Power-Efficient OLED Displays

The iPhone 15 lineup is rumored to feature more power-efficient OLED displays, thanks to a new display driver chip manufactured using a 28nm process. The primary benefit of the 28nm chip is reduced power consumption, which could have a significant impact on battery life. This could be especially important for users who rely heavily on their phones throughout the day and need them to last longer between charges.

While no major display upgrades have been rumored for the iPhone 15, the Dynamic Island feature is expected to expand to the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. This feature was first introduced on the iPhone 13 Pro models and allows for a small portion of the display to be lit up to display notifications and other information while the rest of the screen remains off, conserving battery life.

The use of OLED displays has been a staple of the iPhone lineup since the iPhone X, and it’s clear that Apple is constantly looking for ways to improve the technology. The switch to a more power-efficient display driver chip could be a significant step forward in this effort. Additionally, the bezels around the display are expected to be thinner on the 15 Pro models, which could give those devices a similar appearance to the Apple Watch Series 8.

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This would give the 15 Pro models a sleeker, more modern look compared to previous generations. It’s worth noting that these are still just rumors at this point, and it’s always possible that plans could change between now and the release of the iPhone 15 lineup.

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Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) Luxury Smartwatches Collection Catering To Individual Personas Launched In India

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Viraj Gawde
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Garmin has unveiled the second generation of its luxury MARQ collection smartwatches. The lineup includes five models that cater to different individual personas. These are called MARQ Athlete, MARQ Adventurer, MARQ Golfer, MARQ Captain, and MARQ Aviator. Each variant is differentiated by the choice of materials and use case. Read on to know more below. 

Beginning with the common features, the Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) lineup is equipped with Grade-five titanium that is stronger and harder than stainless steel making it scratch-resistant and lightweight. All models feature a 46mm watch case and a dome sapphire lens along with a vibrant AMOLED display. 

In terms of health-related features, the Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) series is equipped with a heart-rate sensor, stress and respiration tracking, advanced sleep insights, and a body battery monitor. There is also a new Jet Lag Adviser that helps users reduce the effects of jet lag while travelling to another country. All smartwatches support multi-band GNSS and multi-frequency GPS along with Garmin SatIQ technology for superior positioning accuracy. The MARQ (Gen 2) smartwatch lineup is claimed to deliver 16 days of battery life and can be topped up via a magnetic charger. 

As for the differences, the Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) Athlete has a DLC-coated bezel and features like PacePro, a real-time stamina tracker making it ideal for runners. The Adventurer model features a leather design and a durable FKM-rubbed hybrid strap with cardinal directions and 360-degree markings for adventure enthusiasts. The MARQ Golfer packs a golf course-inspired design with support for over 42,000 courses and features like a virtual caddie, hazard view, wind data, and pinpointer. 

The MARQ Captain is meant for those who are at the sea and it comes with a navy ceramic bezel with a regatta timer for racers to keep an eye on the exact start time and maintain pace during the race. This model also supports tracking water activities kayaking, standup paddleboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing and kiteboarding. It also offers the ability to access autopilot. Lastly, the Garmin MARQ Aviator is catered towards pilots. It is equipped with a brushed titanium bracelet and a ceramic 24-hour GMT bezel. The smartwatch has the ability to navigate to a location or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. 

The Garmin MARQ (Gen 2) Athlete costs Rs 1,94,990 whereas the Adventurer is priced at Rs 2,15,490. The Golfer, Captain, and Aviator models carry price tags of Rs 2,35,990, Rs 2,25,990, and Rs 2,46,990 respectively. The luxury smartwatches will be available for purchase starting February 25th from the brand’s store, Just in Time stores, Amazon, Tata Luxury, and Synergizer. 

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Redmi Note 12 4G Appears on Multiple Certification Websites, Could Launch Soon

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Sudhanshu
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After the debut of the Redmi Note 12 5G series in both China and some global markets, the Note 12 4G is said to be the next addition to the lineup. The device has already appeared on the IMEI database confirming its existence.

Now, it has appeared on multiple certification databases signaling that the launch might happen soon. It has appeared on NBTC, TDRA, IMDA, and FCC databases. Among these certifications, all have the device marked with the model number 23021RAAEG. The FCC listing reveals that the smartphone has two different memory variants 8GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB.

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Other than that, the certifications don’t reveal much, however, previous reports state that the phone will have an Android 13-based MIUI 14 operating system onboard. The base version of the device is expected to have a 4GB + 64GB configuration. This configuration will likely ship to global regions like India, and Indonesia among others.

There is no word on other specs and features of this upcoming 4G device, but we can assume that it will have an AMOLED display. It is also possible that Redmi opts for the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset to power this device. The Helio G99 is a recently launched mid-range 4G chipset based on a 6nm node. It boasts decent performance and high efficiency.

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iPhone 15 CAD Renders Reveal Dynamic Island, USB-C Port, and More

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Viraj Gawde
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After the iPhone 15 Pro, We now have a first look at the iPhone 15. Publication 9to5Mac has shared 3D CAD-based renders of the regular variant. The iPhone 15 series is expected to arrive later in September this year. However, plenty of leaks and rumours have been circulating about Apple’s next-generation flagships. 

The 3D CAD files of the iPhone 15 reveal that it will come with no notch and Dynamic Island. This was rumoured in September last year just after the launch of the iPhone 14 series. Additionally, DSCC Analyst Ross Young had also confirmed Dynamic Island on the entire iPhone 15 lineup. The latest development solidifies all the past reports. Dynamic Island is actually a pill-shaped camera housing the front camera and Face ID sensors. 

The CAD files also suggest that the iPhone 15 will feature a slightly bigger display measuring 6.2 inches compared to the 6.06 inches on the current-generation iPhone 14. As per the renders, the upcoming offering is seen with a USB-C port replacing the Lightning port to comply with EU law. Additionally, the iPhone 15 is also seen with physical power and volume rocker buttons which means that the rumoured solid-state buttons will be limited to the Pro variants. 

9to5Mac reports that the CAD files aren’t final but they seem to confirm the details as a Twitter user has leaked an early live image of the iPhone 15. There’s still time for the iPhone 15 series launch and we recommend readers to take the information with a grain of salt. 

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OPPO Dominates China’s Foldable Phone Market in Jan 2023, Sales Grow 54% YoY: CINNO

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Soumyakanti
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According to a report released by CINNO Research, the sales of folding screen phones in China saw a significant year-on-year growth of 54% in January 2023, with a continued double-digit growth trend. This comes after the sales of folding screen phones in China reached 2.83 million units in 2022, showing a remarkable increase of 144.4% year-on-year.

OPPO has emerged as the market leader in China’s folding screen phone market, capturing a 30% market share in January 2023, up by 22.1%. This growth is attributed to the strong performance of OPPO’s Find N2 and Find N2 Flip models, with their folding phone penetration rate increasing to nearly 4%, up by 3%.

Folding Phone Sales report

Meanwhile, Huawei’s market share dropped by 33.2% year-on-year to 25.7%, with the company’s dominance in the folding phone market being challenged by the emergence of new players and the launch of more new products. This has led to the gradual formation of a “tripod” market pattern, with OPPO, Samsung, and Huawei occupying the top three spots in terms of market share.

Samsung’s market share remained stable at 23.2%, with its strategy of flooding the Chinese market with a large number of devices helping to maintain its position. Honor saw the most significant growth, with its market share increasing by 9.8% year-on-year to 12.8%, thanks to the success of its new generation of folding models, Magic V.

China's Folding Phone Sales report

In terms of folding screen forms, the vertical folding form accounted for 42% of China’s folding phone sales in January 2023, a year-on-year increase of 2%. In terms of price, the sales of folding screen phones above 15,000 CNY accounted for 12% of the market, a sharp drop of 26% year-on-year.

Overall, this report highlights the continued growth and competitiveness of China’s folding screen phone market, with OPPO leading the pack and challenging Huawei’s dominance. It also reveals an interesting shift in the pricing of folding screen phones, with more sales occurring in the mid-range price bracket.

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AI-Powered Bixby to Answer Samsung users’ Calls

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Oğuz Çakır
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Samsung has announced a new feature for Bixby that creates an AI-generated copy of a user’s voice to answer calls. This new “Custom Voice Creator” allows users to record different sentences for Bixby to analyze and create an AI-generated copy of their tone and voice. The feature is currently only available in Korean on Galaxy S23 series devices. Here are the details…

Bixby’s AI-generated voice feature enables call answering for Samsung users

The Custom Voice Creator is designed to let users use their AI-generated voice to answer phone calls when they are unable to do so themselves. If a user can’t answer a phone call, they can use the feature to type out a sentence that will be read out to the caller in their own voice. Samsung plans to make the feature compatible with other Samsung capabilities beyond phone calls in the future.

In addition, Samsung has also announced that its Bixby Text Call feature, which transforms voice calls into written text, now supports calls in English. The feature initially launched last year in Korean and allows users to answer calls by typing a message that Bixby will then read out loud to the caller. Text Call can also transcribe what the caller says. The feature is available on Galaxy S23 devices, the Z Fold 4 and the Z Flip 4. Samsung is also rolling out the ability for users to customize Bixby’s wake-up phrase into whatever they want. The voice assistant can now also play music depending on the type of exercise that is playing on Samsung Health.

“Now, Bixby can better understand intent and process follow-up requests by understanding context and associating words previously used in interactions,” the company wrote in a blog post. “For example, Bixby users can first launch a workout on Samsung Health and then ask Bixby to play music that best suits that exercise by saying “Play music for this workout.”

Furthermore, Samsung has expanded the things that Bixby can do offline, such as setting a timer, taking a screenshot, or turning on the flashlight. This move towards offline functionality allows users to access Bixby’s capabilities even when they are not connected to the internet.

The introduction of the Custom Voice Creator feature for Bixby represents a significant step towards making AI-generated voices more accessible and personal. While the feature is currently limited to the Galaxy S23 series devices in Korean, Samsung plans to make it available to more users in the future.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 to Sport Curved Glass Design

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Sean
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A new leak has revealed some details regarding the design of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series model. The new leak has hinted that the upcoming flagship smartwatch model from the company will feature a curved glass design.

The news arrives from known tipster Ice Universe who shared the information on Twitter. Apparently, the South Korean tech giant’s next gen smart wearable device will be bringing back the curved glass design that some of the earlier Galaxy Watch models featured in the past. Keep in mind that the curved aspect is only in regards to the glass panel over the display and likely not the display itself.

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Unfortunately, the tipster has also added that there are no additional details that are currently available regarding the upcoming smartwatch. Although, we can expect more information to surface soon in the forms of leaks or rumors since the Galaxy Watch 6 is set to launch sometime later this year. We had recently also covered a patent from Samsung that detailed a Galaxy Watch that can project the display onto the users hand.

While there is a slight possibility that the brand could be looking to bring this feature onto its future smartwatches, it is highly improbable that the project smartwatch will be a part of the Galaxy Watch 6 series. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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JBL Wave Buds, Wave Beam With 32 Hours Battery Life Launched In India

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Viraj Gawde
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JBL has expanded its range of TWS earphones in India. The latest offerings from the Harman-owned brand are called JBL Wave Buds and Wave Beam. Both earphones have similar specifications apart from a different designs. They compete against other TWS earphones under the Rs 5,000 price segment in the market. Read on to know what the JBL Wave Buds and Wave Beam offer out of the box. 

The JBL Wave Buds feature an in-ear design whereas the Wave Beam comes with a semi-in-ear stem and silicon ear tips. Users can control various functions with smart touch on the earbuds. Both audio devices are IP54-certified dust and water-resistant. 

In terms of audio, the JBL Wave Buds and Wave Beam are equipped with 8mm drivers that are said to offer deep bass sound. The TWS earphones feature smart ambient technology that allows users to have keep listening to music while being aware of background noise. There is also a Talk-thru feature that lets users hear others without removing the earbuds. The audio devices are compatible with JBL Headphones app for various customisations. 

The JBL Wave Buds and Wave Beam come with Bluetooth 5.2 and Google Fast Pair. Both TWS earphones are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 32 hours and support fast charging. 

The JBL Wave Buds are priced at Rs 3,999 whereas the Wave Beam costs Rs 4,999. They are offered in White, Black, Peach, and Blue colours. The TWS earphones will be available for purchase starting February 24th from the brand’s website and retail stores. 

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Oppo Pad 2 Emerges on 3C Database With 67W Fast Charging, Could Launch Soon

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Sudhanshu
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Oppo is expected to debut a new tablet in the Chinese market. The tablet will be called the Oppo Pad 2 and will be the successor of the Oppo Pad which was launched last year. No official word on the device has been made public yet, however, it is expected to debut alongside the Oppo Find X6 series smartphones.

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Oppo Pad

Specs and features of the Oppo Pad 2 have emerged online via multiple leaks. The device was also spotted on Bluetooth SIG recently. Now, it has made an appearance on the 3C certification website revealing its fast charging capabilities.

According to the database, the Oppo Pad 2 bearing model number OPD2201 is capable of 67W fast charging. Other than that, the listing does not reveal any other details. Let’s take a look at all the information available on the upcoming tablet.

Oppo Pad 2 specs (rumored)

Based on leaked information, the Oppo Pad 2 is expected to feature an 11.6-inch display with a resolution of 2800 x 2000 pixels, as well as a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ support. It may be powered by an octa-core Dimensity 9000 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The tablet is rumored to run on Android 13 with ColorOS 13 on top and features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. The device is expected to have a 9,150mAh battery with 67W fast charging support, as indicated by 3C certification.

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Huawei Won’t Make Cars, but Will Build Smart Car Ecosystem for Other Brands: Exec

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Sean
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After Huawei had its smartphone operations crippled due to the US sanctions, the company focused its efforts in various other fields, which included the automobile industry. However, it seems that the brand itself isn’t looking to build a car of its own.

Back in 2020, Ren Zhengfei, the CEO of the Chinese tech giant, stated the company does not plan on making its own cars. However, there were various rumors looming regarding Huawei possibly working on an electric/smart car of its own. Since then, the brand has even launched various systems that were featured on smart cars from other firms. Now, Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer BG has also reiterated the same information regarding the company’s plans for the automobile market.

Huawei

As per the senior official, the brand will not be making its own cars. However, they will continue on expanding its smart car ecosystem and other technological solutions for other brands. Basically, one can expect to see more products like the Huawei Smart LNDU 4K Dashcam that supports HarmonyOS. It has also made smart displays for electric vehicles and also has its technology for AITO models as well.

The executive also added that the company will be closely cooperating with other automobile makers will also lead the market in China and turn into some of the more profitable names in the Chinese car market. He went on to talk more about the brand’s investment into its smart car tech solutions, but this clears the fact that a Huawei branded car is not in the works anytime in the near future.

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Xiaomi 13 Lite Roundup: Launch Date, Specs, and Expected Price

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi has scheduled to unveil the Xiaomi 13 series for global markets at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. The company’s keynote is set to take a place a day earlier than the conference.

The firm is expected to introduce three models, namely Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 13 Lite. The last device is different from its predecessors since it is not an original phone.

Here in this article, let’s check out everything that’s known about the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Lite.

Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi 13 Lite Launch Date

The Xiaomi 13 Lite will be officially launched on February 26 (Sunday). It will be announced at an event, which is planned to start at 4 PM GMT+1.

The conference will be live-streamed on YouTube and other platforms.

Xiaomi 13 Lite Specifications

As mentioned in the beginning, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is not an original smartphone. What we mean by this statement is that it is a rebranded device, unlike its predecessors.

The forthcoming Xiaomi 13 Lite is actually a rebadged version of Xiaomi Civi 2 from China. For the unaware, this handset went official in the company’s home country in late September.

Since the phone is on the market for months, we know everything about it. Additionally, leaks have also disclosed its features along with pricing.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite will be built around a 6.55-inch 10-bit curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The main highlight of this screen is that it will sport an iPhone 14 Pro-like pill-shaped (dynamic island) cutout at the top center.

The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a liquid cooling system. It will draw energy from a 4,500mAh battery and offer support for 67W fast wired charging.

The smartphone will house a triple camera setup on the rear comprising a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 20MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will sport two 32MP shooters with a wide and an ultra-wide lens.

Other features of the handset will include dual stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and an in-screen optical fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi 13 Lite Expected Price

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is tipped to arrive in 128GB and 256GB storage variants in Europe. They are said to cost €499 and €549, respectively.

The smartphone is expected to come in black, blue, and pink color options.

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Possible Sony Xperia 1 V With Model Number “XQ-DQ72” Spotted on Geekbench

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Soumyakanti
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Rumors about Sony Xperia 1 V have been circulating, and a mysterious model was identified by model number XQ-DQ72 on Geekbench. Last month, there was another model surfaced on Geekbench with the model number XQ-DT72 which showed 12GB RAM. According to reports from Sumahodigest and Reddit, this new model XQ-DQ72 is likely to be a high-end model, equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset and 16GB of RAM.

If the leaked benchmark scores are accurate, the XQ-DQ72 could be a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Xperia 5 IV, which only had 8GB of RAM. However, there is some confusion over which Xperia model this new device belongs to, as the memory upgrade seems too significant to be simply a successor to the Xperia 5 IV.

Some experts speculate that the XQ-DQ72 could be the Xperia 1 V while others believe it may be a special edition or gaming edition of the Xperia 1 V or even a completely new device altogether. Last month an alleged live shot of Xperia 1 V was leaked which revealed the rear panel and the Periscope Zoom camera.

Xperia 1 IV was launched in China in June and became available in the US market in September. Similarly, the Xperia 1 III also took over two-and-a-half months to make its way from China to the US and UK. However, an insider reports that Sony is making progress with the Xperia 1 V’s testing phase and is currently two months ahead of schedule compared to its predecessor in 2022. If everything goes according to plan, the phone’s launch might occur as early as April 2023. This development could mean that fans of the Xperia line outside of China may see the release of the Xperia 1 V in the US, UK, and other countries as soon as June, pending favorable circumstances.

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Samsung Unveils New 5nm Exynos 1380 & 1330 Chips with Faster CPUs & GPUs

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Sean
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Samsung has just announced two new chipsets for its mobile devices. The new SoCs are built for mid range smartphones and are dubbed the Exynos 1380 and Exynos 1330, which features various improvements in their performance.

Exynos 1380

Talking about the higher end model first, the Exynos 1380 SoC is a 5nm based processor that has four ARM Cortex A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz, paired with four ARM Cortex A55 cores that are clocked at 2GHz. This chipset also features the Mali G68 GPU and can run devices with Full HD+ resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The new chipset is compatible with LPDDR4x and even LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage as well. It also houses an NPU that can compute 4.9TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second).

Samsung

The Exynos 1380 SoC houses a Triple ISP that supports up to 200 megapixel cameras with 64 megapixel resolution and zero shutter lag. The chip also supports 4K recording at 30fps with EIS, HDR, and support for real time object recognition for improved camera performance. Notably, the processor is 5G enabled and supports mmWave and sub 6GHz networks that can reach peach download speeds for 3.67Gbps and 1.28Gbps upload speeds. Other features include, support for BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and more. Interestingly enough, various leaks and certification have hinted at the Galaxy A54 5G featuring this chipset.

Exynos 1330

The Exynos 1330 is another new 5nm chipset that is geared more towards entry level smartphones. It offers two Cortex A78 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz, six Cortex A55 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz, and the Mali G68 MP2 GPU. This processor also supports Full HD resolution but it only supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. Although, it is still compatible with LPDDR4X and LPDDR5 RAM chips and UFS 3.1 and even UFS 2.2 storage.

Samsung

The Exynos 1330’s ISP supports up to 108 megapixel cameras that can capture images at 32 megapixel resolution with zero shutter lag. It can even support a twin 16 megapixel camera setup with zero shutter lag as well. The MFC (Multi Format Codec) can even capture video footage at 4K resolution at 30 fps in HEVC, H.264, and VP8 codecs. The South Korean tech giant’s first entry level chips comes with a built-in 5G modem capable of sub 6GHz 5G networks.

Thanks to this, it can hit speeds download speeds up to 2.55Gbps and upload speeds of up to 1.28Gbps. Other notable features includes, support for BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and more. Based on recent rumors and sightings on certification sites, the Galaxy A14 5G will likely be the first model to debut with this chipset.

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Oppo Find X6 Series Confirmed to Launch this March in China As Official Launch Event Invitations Sent

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Leo Wong De Quan
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After launching the brand’s flagship foldable, the Oppo Find N2 Flip at MWC Barcelona last week, Oppo is set to release the company’s flagship bar-type smartphones as well this season, namely the Oppo Find X6 series of flagship smartphones this March in China.

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The launch window was indirectly confirmed by Oppo through the company launch event invitations it blasted to several Chinese tech influencers via in-app notifications and SMSes in the country. Said tech influencers then posted the launch invite on Weibo, revealing some details of where and when the Oppo Find X6 will be launched.

The launch invite specifies that for the year 2023, Oppo will be holding a physical launch event in Shenzhen, China to announce the Oppo Find X6 flagship series in the country. The launch event is currently scheduled to be held on the 3rd week of March 2023 on a business day. 

Although no specific date was mentioned by Oppo in the invitation, it is assumed that the Oppo Find X6 series has been finalised for sale in the country and that Oppo not mentioning a specific date could be due to scheduling conflicts it would want to avoid against other competing smartphone launches in March as well.

Otherwise, Oppo fans online seem to be excited for the launch of the Oppo Find X6 series, as some internal sources told fans that the Oppo Find X6 flagships are said to be a significant upgrade over the Oppo Find X5 series, some even dubbing the upcoming series as the next miracle smartphone to save Oppo’s deteriorating reputation in the country.

For more technology news and updates from China, stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina.

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ASUS Announces New ROG Strix Gaming Monitor, Esports Ready with 300hz Refresh Rate

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Sean
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ASUS has just unveiled a new gaming related product from its ROG (Republic of Gamers) sub brand. The company’s latest announcement is for the ROG Strix XG27AQMR, which is a new gaming monitor that is esports ready.

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The Taiwanese tech giant’s new ROG Strix XG27AQMR, which sports a 27 inch display that has a WQHD resolution (2560x1440px). This panel comes with DisplayHDR 600 certification and support for an impressive 300Hz refresh rate. In other words, the monitor is esports ready, which means that it is a great product for competitive gamers that often play esports title like CS:GO. Other gaming related features include IPS technology that offers 1ms response time, NVIDIA G0Sync and AMD FreeSync support for a tear free experience.

ASUS has also included the new ELMB SYNC technology with this gaming monitor. It has a low motion blur technology that cooperates with VESA Adaptive Sync to remove ghosting at higher refresh rates. The ROG Strix XG27AQMR also has a 97 percent DCI-P3 and 120 percent sRGB color gamut. In other words, despite being a gaming display, it still offers accurate colors for users that is great for creative professionals. It has a 600 nits of peak brightness and two HDR modes, Cinema HDR and ASUS Gaming HDR.

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For connectivity, the known PC maker offers two HDMI 2.0 ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and a lone DisplayPort 1.4 port. The gaming monitor is also built on a stand that can have its height adjusted, support swivel, pivot, and even tilt as well. Unfortunately, the pricing and availability have yet to be announced. Although, we can expect the brand to reveal this information soon.

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Vivo TWS A1 to Launch on February 25

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Almost all smartphone brands sell truly wireless earphones. Vivo is no exception, however, the company releases new models less frequently than others. Also, its earbuds rarely make their way to global markets.

The company offers two lineups of wireless earbuds, namely Vivo TWS and Vivo TWS Air. Earlier today, the firm revealed that it will be introducing a new series called Vivo TWS A.

Vivo TWS A1

Vivo is set to launch a new pair of truly wireless earphones in China on February 25 (Saturday). These earbuds are officially called Vivo TWS A1. This product will be the first model under the new Vivo TWS A family.

As of now, the brand has only revealed the design of the product. The teaser image shows that the case will be ovular in shape. It will arrive in white and black color options.

Whereas, the buds will resemble the AirPods. They will be semi-in-ear type and therefore, they won’t feature silicone ear tips.

All in all, the Vivo TWS A1 looks identical to the Vivo TWS Air from last year. Perhaps, the new model may replace the old one or it may have slightly better specs and carry a costlier price tag.

The Vivo TWS Air debuted at ¥199 (~$30). Hence, the upcoming Vivo TWS A1 could cost about the same or a bit more expensive. Either 1way, it should be more affordable than the premium Vivo TWS 3 series.

Since we are still two days away from the launch, there’s a chance that the firm may reveal more details about this product in the next few hours. We will be updating our readers as soon as that happens.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 Storage Options Revealed Months Before Launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy S23 series in different markets. In the second half of the year, the company is expected to announce its next-generation foldable phones, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5. In a new report, Sammobile has shown what kinds of storage options buyers of the upcoming Z-series foldables will have.

The report states that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be arriving in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage variants. The Galaxy Z Flip 5, on the other hand, will be coming in 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage choices. Interestingly, these storage variants are the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 from last year.

The 128 GB variant will be equipped with a UFS 3.1 storage chip. The rest of the storage options on both models will be UFS 4.0. The report has no other information on the other specs of both models.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4

Reports say that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will have a new hinge design that will help get rid of the crease in the screen. While some rumours suggested that it would have an S Pen slot, a recent report stated that it would not have a dedicated storage slot.

When it comes to the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the device is likely to have a bigger screen on the outside than the 3.26-inch screen on the Oppo Find N2 Flip. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is most likely going to power the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. However, it may not be the regular SD8G2, which powers flagship phones from other brands, but the 3.36GHz custom version that can be found inside the Galaxy S23 series.

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DxOMark Says Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Falls Short in Low-light Situations

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Soumyakanti
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Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts an impressive camera system. However, according to a recent review by DxOMark, a trusted source for camera and audio quality assessments, the S23 Ultra has fallen short of expectations and was ranked only 10th in the list of best smartphone cameras, trailing behind phones from Huawei, Google, Honor, Apple, and Xiaomi.

Despite this setback, the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera system still has several strengths. It performs consistently across the board and is a great all-around camera phone, according to DxOMark. The reviewers also praised its photo rendering, good autofocus in photo and video recording, and strong telephoto capabilities at long range.

However, the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera system reportedly falls short in low-light conditions, losing image detail and shutter lag. Additionally, there are instabilities with focus and exposure in backlit scenes. These issues could potentially affect the phone’s overall camera experience.

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In terms of ranking, the Galaxy S23 Ultra tied with the Google Pixel 7 and the Vivo X90 Pro+ for 10th place, with each phone scoring 140 points for the rear-facing camera. The S23 Ultra’s selfie camera also tied with the Asus ZenFone 7 Pro with a score of 137, and both phones tied for 10th place in this category.

Devices that scored higher in DxOMark’s ranking include the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, Google Pixel 7 Pro, Honor Magic4 Ultimate, iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, Huawei P50 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.

Overall, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera system may not be the best among its competitors, it still has several strengths that make it a solid choice for a camera phone. Samsung’s latest flagship phone provides a great overall experience, from hardware to software, which is consistent with the company’s brand. It remains to be seen whether Samsung will address the reported issues in future updates to further improve the S23 Ultra’s camera system.

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Tesla Model X / S seen with New Cameras and Hardware Upgrades

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Joane
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Tesla Model X and Model S have been spotted with new cameras. Social media influencer ‘The Kilowatts’ who regularly spies on upcoming Electric Vehicles including Tesla Models, has captured images of the Models S and X with the latest upgrades. 

He found the new cameras and upgraded hardware on Fremont, California-made Tesla Model S, and Model X units. The new Hardware 4 is speculated to come with a total of 11 cameras. This is way higher than the current 8 cameras carried by Model S and X. Though they have not confirmed the total number of cameras yet, the images show that there are several new cameras added to the vehicle with some of the old ones being changed or updated in some way. 

Design-wise, people are expecting an update to the vehicle’s rear badging and as per the spotted images, we can see that the steering wheel has also been changed. The images show a new round steering wheel instead of the standard yoke available in the previous models.

Last week Tesla got the European certificate for its latest Hardware 4.0 which apparently will make Tesla cars the most technologically advanced vehicles in the world. To date, Tesla has not made any official announcement regarding Hardware 4.0. The details of the new hardware have been speculated based on the changes and permissions, that the company applied for with the regulators.

Experts are speculating that the Hardware 4.0 upgrades may include a generation 4 complex vehicle control system (Autopilot), a new computer that is going to be 4 times more powerful than the one available in FSD 3, and a new GNSS antenna for navigation. Speculations are also being made on the speed limit, which may be increased to 174 MPH (280 km/h). 

Tesla was supposed to launch the new Hardware 4.0 with its most awaited vehicle, the Cybertruck. However, the images of Models S and X confirm that these EVs are getting the upgrades even before the launch of the Cybertruck. 

Though Tesla has not officially made any announcements for Hardware 4.0, people are expecting the official announcement with details on March 1, 2023, Investor Day when the company has promised to unveil its Master Plan for the future. 

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