Last week, DIZO launched the DIZO Watch D2 in India. Now, the Realme TechLfie brand has announced an upgraded version of the same device. It is called the Watch D2 Power. The latest offering is also the first from the brand to be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon. The Watch D2 Power is slightly different compared to the Watch D2. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.
The DIZO Watch D2 Power has a square dial featuring a 1.91-inch display and 500 nits peak brightness. It looks similar to the Apple Watch with a crown on the top right side of the device. However, it’s unclear whether the crown is rotatable and functional. The smartwatch packs customisable watch faces and is said to be fully washable.
In terms of fitness, the DIZO Watch D2 Power is equipped with a heart-rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep monitor with REM tracking, and sedentary reminder. The wearable device comes with support for 24 sports modes.
The DIZO Watch D2 Power features an advanced single chipset for Bluetooth calling. Users can call, answer, reject, and mute right from the smartwatch. The device offers noise cancellation for calls and a stable connection via Bluetooth 5.2. The smartwatch packs features like quick replies for calls, camera and music control, smart notifications, shake watch to take a photo, and more. The DIZO Watch D2 Power is claimed to offer 10 days of battery life under normal usage and 7 days with a calling feature.
The DIZO Watch D2 Power costs Rs 5,999 but is available at a special launch price tag of Rs 1,799. It will go on sale starting February 20th from Amazon. The device is offered in Classic Black, Ocean Blue, and Silver Grey colours.
Apple is taking the PC market by storm with its M-series processors. The process that began with the M1 continues successfully with the M2 Pro and Max. While everyone is wondering about the next move of the US tech giant, Apple chip designer Tim Millet hinted at the company’s future plans for Macs in a recent interview. Here are the details…
Future Macs likely to get annual updates
Apple chip designer Tim Millet talked about the company’s original goals for the development of the M1 chip, and how Apple is approaching work on each successive generation of Mac chip. The interview opens with Millet talking about the desire to completely reset expectations about what a laptop and desktop processor could achieve.
Millet spoke about the company’s goals for the development of the M1 chip and how Apple is approaching the design of each successive generation. Millet, who has been building chips for 30 years and has been with Apple for nearly 17, said that with the M1 chip, the company sought to reset expectations about what a laptop and desktop processor could achieve.
Designer Millet stated that Apple is taking the same approach to each successive generation of chip, and that the M2 family was designed to maintain the company’s leadership position by pushing technology to its limits. He also noted that Apple is in a unique position as it can work hand-in-hand with hardware and software teams when designing the chips.
Apple has historically updated the iPhone every year, but has been more random in the timing of Mac updates. Millet stated that Apple being in control of its own chip-development schedule will change this for future Macs. He said, “We don’t want the Mac to stray too far away from the technology curve.”
Apple has historically updated the iPhone every year, but has been more random in the timing of Mac updates. Millet stated that Apple being in control of its own chip-development schedule will change this for future Macs. He said, “We don’t want the Mac to stray too far away from the technology curve.”
An indication has come from the Garmin Connect app that the company plans to have skin temperature sensors in future Garmin smartwatches. It is however unclear whether this new temperature tracking feature will be integrated into current Garmin smartwatches.
The new entry discovered in the Garmin Connect app shows that Wrist Temperature Measurement has been added to the Connect app. Currently, none of Garmin smartwatches support such kind of health monitoring. However, it is clear that the company could be close to releasing a smartwatch that will feature wrist temperature measurements. The app omitted any information on the compatibility of the Wrist Temperature feature. The new health monitoring feature could however follow the previous Garmin trajectory. Recently, the company added ECG support to the Venu 2 Plus, but it is unclear whether the new feature can be achieved solely via software upgrades.
A few smartwatches in the market have skin temperature monitoring enabled. The Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch5 are two of the popular models that have temperature monitoring. The technology is however still at its teething stage as you cannot use the feature in both models for real-time measurement. The feature is used to either improve menstrual cycle accuracy or aid sleep tracking. Garmin already has a couple of smartwatches lined up for an imminent launch. The Garmin Forerunner 265 series and Forerunner 965 series could well come with the skin temperature monitoring feature. It will be interesting to see how advanced the temperature monitoring feature will be compared with Apple or Samsung smartwatches.
Motorola has launched a new affordable and budget E-series smartphone in India. It is the Moto E13. The device had debuted in the global markets last month. The Indian variant comes with similar specifications. The smartphone competes against the likes of the Redmi A1, Realme C30, and more in the market. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.
The Moto E13 features a 6.5-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution with a waterdrop notch and a thick bottom chin. There is a rectangular rear camera module housing a 13MP primary sensor paired with an LED flash. The device lacks a physical fingerprint scanner but relies on face unlock via the 5MP front camera. The smartphone is IP52-certified splash-resistant.
Internally, the Moto E13 is powered by an Unisoc T606 octa-core processor. It is offered in 2GB and 4GB RAM options with both packing 64GB onboard storage expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 10W fast charging. Software-wise, it runs on Android 13 Go Edition out of the box.
Connectivity options on the Moto E13 include dual 4G VoLTE, USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and WiFi. The smartphone comes with Dolby Atmos for immersive sound experience.
The Moto E13 is offered in Cosmic Black, Aurora Green, and Creamy White colour options. It is priced at Rs 6,999 for the base 2GB + 62GB option whereas the 4GB + 64GB variant costs Rs 7,999. The smartphone can be purchased from Flipkart and offline stores starting February 15th.
Tecno has been consistently launching new phones in India. The brand has so far launched the Phantom X2, the Phantom X2 Pro, and the Spark Go 2023 in the country. Now, it is gearing up to launch its next phone. GizmoChina has learned through industry sources that the Tecno Pop 7 Pro will debut this month.
The Tecno Pop 7 Pro has already launched in African markets, and now it is making its way to India. In Africa, the phone is available in black, blue, and purple colors. In India, it will arrive in two colors. One of them is blue, and here are its renders. There is no clarity on whether the color variant for India will be black or purple.
The Tecno Spark Go 2023 and the Pop 7 Pro have identical specs. The Spark variant offers 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It is likely that the Pop 7 Pro may offer different RAM and storage capacities.
Tecno Pop 7 Pro specifications
The Tecno Pop 7 Pro has a 6.56-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Helio A22 chipset, 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports charging via the USB-C port. The device runs on the HiOS 12-based Android 12 OS.
The Pop 7 Pro has a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash on the front. On the back, it has a 13-megapixel camera with an LED flash. For security, it has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset offers 64 GB of storage and a microSD slot for additional storage.
The Tecno Pop 6 Pro was priced at Rs 7,999 when it launched in September 2022 in India. It is likely that the successor model may have a similar price.
The Minisforum NUCG5 mini PC has been unveiled. The NUCG5 has an Intel Core i5-1240P processor and dual Thunderbolt 4. It is also equipped with Iris Graphics, up to 32GB of memory, and 2TB of storage. The Intel Iris Xe G7 80EU video card clocks up to 1.3GHz.
The NUCG5 mini PC comes with Windows 11 Pro and only two hardware configurations are available for a start. The official press release by Minisforum states that the NUCG5 is more powerful, capable, and affordable for diverse applications. The ports of the compact mini PC can output up to 40Gbps. Both options come with RJ45 Ethernet, dual HDMI 2.0, a 3.5mm combo jack, and USB 3.2/2.0 ports.
The new mini PC has a quad 4K display and is smaller than the Minisforum Venus Series UM5. It has dimensions of 4.31 x 4.35 x 2.44 inches. There are several other impressive features in the new mini PC. It offers significant performance improvements over the previous model.
The lower model has 16GB DDR4 + 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD and will retail for $579 during the pre-order period. The second model has 32GB DDR4 + 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD and is priced at $629 during the pre-order period. Both models will revert to their original prices of $689 and $749 respectively. The Minisforum NUCG5 will start shipping next month but it is unclear what markets will get the product first.
Canon today announced the EOS R8, a new entry full-frame camera that combines many of the powerful video and still shooting features of the EOS R6 Mark II, such as Canon Log 3 and up to 40 frames per second continuous shooting with the portability of the EOS RP; and EOS R50, a new compact, lightweight APS-C mirrorless camera set to replace EOS M50 Mark II. The entry-level camera is packed with many fun, creative tools and automated features, allowing users to create high-quality vlogs and images easily with minimal camera operation.
Stay Agile with Canon’s Smallest and Lightest EOS Full-frame EOS R8Mirrorless Camera
At approximately 461g (with battery pack and SD card), the compact and lightweight EOS R8 keeps users agile, giving them an edge when it comes to creative camera angles and transitions. Camera shake would no longer pose a problem when shooting handheld videos as the EOS R8 is equipped with Movie Digital IS, which digitally performs tilt correction as well as 5-axis image stabilization during video shooting. Hence stable handheld videos can be ensured even when using lenses with no optical image stabilization (Optical IS). When combined with a lens that has Optical IS, the two systems perform coordinated control for enhanced image stabilization results.
A Variety of Recording Options to Meet Different Production Needs
From run-and-gun event coverage to documentaries and short films that require more post-production work, the EOS R8 is well-equipped to tackle the different requirements and workflows to produce stunning video.
High-quality Source Footage from 6K Oversampling—up to 4K 60p
The quality of a video is largely dependent on the quality of the source footage. The EOS R8’s newly developed 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor enables 6K data to be obtained from its entire width, producing high-quality cropless oversampled 4K UHD footage at up to 60p. For productions where you need to leave the camera rolling, the EOS R8 has heat suppression measures which allow you to shoot up to 4K 30p with no recording time restriction, and up to 30 minutes at 4K 60p.
Dramatic 6x Slow Motion Video with Full HD 180p
For more dramatic scenes, shooting in Full HD at as high as 180p will produce 30p output with action slowed down to 1/6 the speed.
HDR PQ Video and Canon Log 3: High Dynamic Range Options to Suit Your Post-Production Workflow
Besides normal 8-bit recording, the EOS R8 offers two options for recording 10-bit 4:2:2 high dynamic range video. HDR PQ provides amazing dynamic range and beautiful colours straight out of camera when viewed on a HDR display. Meanwhile, Canon Log 3 offers the same level of information that is not “baked-in”, offering more flexibility for heavier post-processing workflows that involve colour grading.
Consistent and Seamless Focus
Focus is crucial in both photography and videography and is near impossible to correct in post-production. The EOS R8 nails it effortlessly during both still and video shooting with the same Dual Pixel CMOS AF II technology as the EOS R6 Mark II.
Acquire Focus in As Fast As 0.03 seconds
Experience fast, accurate focusing: the EOS iTR AF X system not only detects and tracks people, animals, and vehicles by deep learning, it also identifies other subjects and “locks” onto them using characteristics like shape, colour, and brightness. This helps the camera to acquire focus in as fast as 0.03 seconds, and track subjects tenaciously over 100% x 100% (horizontal x vertical) of the image frame. Hence, this is ideal for capturing birds, wildlife, and action.
Works Even In Low Light
The low light limits of up to EV-6.5 for stills and EV-42 for video mean that the AF operates even in dark conditions. This works with the camera’s high native ISO speed ranges of up to ISO 102,400 (still shooting) and ISO 25,600 (video shooting) to enhance low light usability.
Professional Cinema Camera Features
These features in the EOS R8 will help to elevate your video creations:
Focus breathing correction: reduces visible fluctuations in the angle of view during focusing.
False colours and zebras: advanced visual aids for exposure adjustment and setting.
Aspect marker display: for easier framing of video to fit various social media dimensions.
UVC (USB Video Class)/UAC (USB Audio Class) support: Plug-and-play direct transmission of audio and Full HD video to a computer with just a USB connection; ideal for livestreaming.
It also features the Multi-function Shoe, a digital interface that enables a cordless digital setup with compatible accessories such as external microphones.
Two New Lenses: RF24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
In addition to the EOS R8, Canon also announced two new additions to the RF lens lineup, both of which offer up to 4.5 stops’ equivalent Optical IS and support for focus breathing correction.
RF24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM: The Smallest, Lightest RF-mount Zoom Lens for Full-frame Cameras
Weighing approximately 210g and measuring 5.8cm when retracted, the RF24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM complements the compact EOS R8, to form a 671g combination that is lighter than the EOS R5 body alone! It covers a wide-angle to standard view on a full-frame camera, offering compositional flexibility that sets it apart from similarly sized prime lenses.
Equipped with 4.5 stops’ Optical IS, the lens will empower users to explore new angles. It also supports enhanced stabilisation through Coordinated Control IS with cameras that feature Movie Digital IS and In-Body IS: for the latter, up to 7 stops’ IS is possible.
RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM: An Ultra Portable Telephoto Zoom Lens for APS-C EOS R camera bodies
APS-C EOS R camera users who want a compact, lightweight telephoto lens to match their camera bodies now have the RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM, which weighs approximately 270g. The new lens provides a full-frame equivalent angle of view of approximately 88 to 336mm, with semi macro capabilities (up to 0.28x magnification) and close-up shooting (closest focusing distance of 0.73m) at the tele end. The use of two UD lenses and two optically placed aspherical lenses correct chromatic aberrations, delivering high-resolution and sharpness with excellent colour throughout the entire zoom range.
High-quality Video Right Out of The Box with EOS R50
The quality of a video is largely dependent on the quality of the footage. With EOS R50, you can be assured of the high quality of the footage.
24.2MP APS-C Format Image Sensor
The EOS R50’s APS-C format image sensor is three times larger than the 1-inch sensor on the latest smartphones. This mean sharper, more detailed images and videos, and less noise (graininess) even in low light. Users can also look forward to beautiful, natural-looking bokeh (shallow focus) effects.
High-quality Video: First Entry EOS-series APS-C Mirrorless Camera to Produce 6K-Oversampled Uncrop 4K UHD
With 24.2 megapixels, the EOS R50 is also capable of producing high-quality Uncrop 4K 30p video oversampled from 6K worth of data. Oversampling means more information to reduce artefacts and other issues, so despite your vlogging experience and skill, the image quality will look pristine and professional.
Designed for Intuitive Vlogging
With ample modes and features that simplify shooting, the EOS R50 is designed for vloggers who want the image quality of a dedicated camera without the learning curve that usually comes with having to operate one. Lightweight at only about 375g, it is around the same size as the EOS M50 Mark II. Perfect for vlogging on the go!
Intelligent Focus Switching during Close-up Demos
The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system, which detects and tracks people, animals (dogs, cats, and birds) and vehicles (motorsports cars and motorcycles) based on their characteristics just got even smarter. For close-up demos, the Movie for Close-up Demo mode quickly and automatically switches focus to the subject closest to the camera. You can showcase your new gadget or online shopping loot in one smooth take, with the focus where you want it to be.
Support for focus breathing ensures that there are no distracting changes in angle of view that tend to occur during focus transitions when vlogging.
Image Stabilisation Optimised for Handheld Vlogging
Get seamless, steady footage even when shooting handheld: The EOS R50 comes with not just one, but two different Movie IS (Image Stabilizer) levels (‘Enhanced’ and ‘On’) that digitally perform 5-axis camera shake correction, enhanced when combined with an RF lens with in-lens IS.
When the monitor is in “selfie” mode, the default “Movie IS: Enhanced” mode optimises image stabilisation for handheld wide-angle shooting, correcting the unwanted motion that tends to become more obvious at the edges of wide-angle images. You can switch between two levels by simply tapping the “Wide-angle” button, to avoid excessive close-ups.
For scenes and shooting angles where it is hard to keep the camera level, the auto level mode automatically corrects horizontal tilt. This would save time from manual correction in another app.
Share Your Content Quickly: High-quality Livestreams with just One USB Cable
All you need to livestream high-quality footage and audio from your EOS R50 is one USB-C connection to your computer. It’s plug-and-play with no drivers required. The Camera Connect smartphone app, which is fuss-free to set up, lets you easily transfer videos and JPEG photos from your camera to a smartphone either through a wireless Wi-Fi or wired USB-C connection. As the camera supports transcoding, which makes 4K and Full HD video files lighter, even high-quality video files can be transferred and uploaded to social media smoothly!
Get Great Photos Easily
A host of new intelligent creative features make it even easier to make the most of the camera’s imaging capabilities, even if you are not familiar with technical photography terms and complicated post-processing. Some notable new functions are:
Advanced A+: Automatically captures and blends exposure-bracketed images for better night and backlit portraits, and focus-bracketed images for images that are in focus from front to back.
Creative Bracket: Automatically generates multiple versions of a shot taken by the user with different brightness and colour tone settings. The settings of the autogenerated shots are shown so that users can learn.
Subject blur guide: Available in the Panning SCN mode. Helps the user practice panning and improve the success rate of panning shots.
Kit Options
The EOS R50 is available in black and white, with two kit options:
With the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
With the RF-S18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM: Extend your Reach
The RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM, a compact, lightweight, and affordable telephoto zoom lens, is the latest addition to the RF-S lineup. Providing a full-frame equivalent angle of view of 88 to 336mm on an APS-C image sensor, the lens is set to expand users’ creative horizons, allowing them to capture images that are difficult to get with a standard kit lens or smartphone. These include:
Sharp, high-quality closeups of subjects that are further away
More pronounced shallow focus effects
Images with compressed perspectives
The lens also has excellent close-up shooting capabilities: its 0.28x maximum magnification at the 210mm end (more than the EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM) enables semi-macro photography at a relatively short closest focusing distance of 0.73m.
Besides having a native 4.5 stops of image stabilisation, RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM is capable of providing up to 7.0 stops’ image stabilisation through Coordinated Control IS when used with EOS R system cameras equipped with In-Body IS.
4K UHD (3840 x 2160)29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)25.00 fps (PAL) Full HD (1920 x 1080)119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps (NTSC)100.00 fps / 50.00 fps / 25.00 fps (PAL)
Maximum movie recording time
1 hr. 00 min. 00 sec. (Normal movie)15 min. 00sec. (High Frame Rate movie)
Recording Media
• Single Card Slot (SD, SDHC*, SDXC*) *UHS-II cards compatible
Power Supply
LP-E17
USB charging / Optional Power
Supports charging via USB Power Adapter PD-E1 / AC Power (AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E18)
Size
Approx. 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm
Weight
Approx. 375 g (Black) / 376 g (White) (incl. battery and memory cards)
Network
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Low Energy Technology
RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Focal Length
55-210mm
Maximum Aperture
f/5-7.1
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.73m (f=210mm),1.0m (f=55mm)
Maximum Magnification
0.28x (f=210mm),0.05x (f=55mm)
Lens Construction
11 elements in 8 groups
Filter Size Diameter
Ø55mm
Aperture Blades
7
IS (CIPA Standard Correction Effect)
Yes (up to 4.5 stops)
Coordinated Control IS (With IBIS equipped Camera)
Yes (up to 7.0 stops)
Maximum Diameter and length
approx. 69.0mm x 92.9mm
Weight
Approx. 270g
Commenting on the notable launch, Mr. Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, Canon India said, “It gives us immense pleasure to kick-start the new year by announcing launch of two new cameras. Catalyzed by the proliferation of growing social media, amateur and professional imaging culture in India is seeing a steep rise. Creators are experimenting and innovating like never before. Hence our latest offerings are designed to support this new-age passion of creativity with the right kind of technology required to move ahead in the journey. While the youthful EOS R50 is a tailor made for social content creators and photography enthusiasts looking at sharing innovating and mesmerizing content, the dynamic EOS R8 is made for wedding professionals and serious amateurs looking at upgrades to the full-frame mirrorless segment. We are confident that both these cameras will be well received as they come with the power packed features and performance capabilities, lightweight and compact designs in attractive prices.”
Highlighting the positioning and cutting-edge features of the new cameras, Mr. C Sukumaran, Senior Director,Products & Communication, Canon India said, “Both the EOS R50 and the EOS R8 are well slated to become ‘must-buy’ cameras in their segment owing to their unique features. For the youth of today, the EOS R50 is a light-weight entry level camera launched to create quality content be it a fashion vlog or capturing a family vacation. It comes with significant upgrades from its predecessor, the EOS M50 Mark II, both with respect to movie performance as well as still photography. The distinctive feature to look out for is its new movies modes for vlogging.”
“On the other hand, the EOS R8 is an integral addition to our full-frame line-up as it demonstrates high quality unique features, designed for varied shooting situations. It is targeted at potential users who want to upgrade their cameras, shoot movies without cropping, and start with an interchangeable-lens camera. The functions of the EOS R8 have strikingly evolved from those of the compact full-frame mirrorless EOS RP, resulting in a more comfortable photo shooting and movie recording experience.”
The Sony PlayStation VR 2 is apparently the best platform for certain VR applications (Virtual Reality). A company executive has revealed that the system can even outperform high end PCs that feature the powerful Nvidia RTX 3090 GPU.
The PS VR 2 was found outperforming such a capable desktop PC on the tactical military shooter Pavlov, which is considered the VR version of Counter-Strike. Furthermore, this is just one of the more than 30 launch titles that the Japanese tech giant has for the PlayStation VR 2. This VR title in particular was built for the PC VR systems and was first launched on Steam back in 2017. However, the PSVR 2 version of this title will launch on 22nd February 2023 and will even offer cross play support with PC users.
The CEO of the studio behind the game David Villarreal stated that the Sony VR enabled system is the “pinnacle of virtual reality, especially for shooters.” This statement wasn’t just talking about raw performance. The adaptive triggers on the new PlayStation features adaptive triggers as well, which makes each gun trigger feel distinct and have a different recoil and feel of resistance. Villarreal further added that the VR game runs about 10 percent better on the PS5 and PSVR 2 than it does on a top end PC which features an RTX 3090.
Not sure how accurate this is for other developers, but the Pavlov dev mentioned that for their own game, the PSVR2 is 10% faster than even their 3090TI setup. 👀
If true, it's exciting that kinda power could be in the hands of so many people for official flat to VR ports. pic.twitter.com/1uTiKbnzfY
An RTX 3090 alone can cost as much if not more than the console and the VR headset combined. Meaning, this is quite the impressive feat. Apparently, the performance advantage is due to the fact that the system is a console and is capable of more efficient rendering through the foveated rendering. To put things simply, its a simple way of rendering based on the focus of the users eye. In other words, eye tracking technology helps in boosting performance since the system only needs to render the area being focused on in high resolution.
Vivo is tipped to launch the Vivo V27 series in the coming weeks. Ahead of that, these phones have been popping up on certification websites revealing a few details about them.
Today, the official promo poster of these handsets has emerged. Let’s go through the leaked image.
The leaked promo image of the Vivo V27 series suggests that it will be rebranded Vivo S16 series with some differences, which we already know from previous reports. The poster reveals that the devices will be marketed as ‘The Aura Portrait Master’.
The picture shows one of the phones in the lineup (possibly Vivo V27 Pro) in two colors. As per a report, the Vivo V27 series will comprise four smartphones, namely Vivo V27 4G, Vivo V27 5G, Vivo V27 Pro 5G, and Vivo V27e 5G.
The vanilla and pro variants are tipped to be powered by MediaTek chipsets, The Pro version, in particular, is said to house a Dimensity 8100 SoC. Both of them may sport a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera with support for OIS and EIS.
The handsets will carry support for 66W fast wired charging. Last but not least, they will be available in green and gold color options.
The Vivo V27 series is expected to go official in late February. It is tipped to debut in India in mid-March.
Xiaomi has officially confirmed the launch date for its latest flagship smartphone model, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, for the Indian market. The company will officially be announcing the high end device later this month. So here are all the details.
For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant first unveiled the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro back in December 2022. However, the brand has yet to announce the launch of the device for the Indian market. But now, the company has revealed that its top end flagship model will be launched on 26th February 2023. Unfortunately, the company only revealed that launch date for the higher end Pro variant. So, it is still unclear if the base Xiaomi 13 will be making its way to region, especially considering the fact that the company skipped the base Xiaomi 12 model last year as well.
This announcement also confirms that the Xiaomi 13 Pro will finally be releasing in the global market. The Xiaomi 13 series global launch should be around the same time or follow soon after the India announcement. The launch event is set for 9:30 PM IST on 26th February 2023 and will be live streamed on the company’s official website, Facebook, YouTube, and even Twitter.
Talking about the smartphone itself, it sports a tall 6.78 inch 2K Samsung E6 AMOLED LTPO display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and supports Dolby Vision. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC powers the device with up to 12GB of RAM. The rear features a 50 megapixel triple camera setup. Under the hood, a 4,820mAh battery pack runs the device with support for 120W fast charging.
Artificial intelligence technologies are becoming widespread. The journey, which began with digital assistants for end users, continues with chatbots. As you are aware, the internet has been impacted by OpenAI’s ChatGPT in recent months, and its success has influenced other companies, leading to the development of new chatbots. Lastly one of these companies Baidu, announces ChatGPT style project “Ernie Bot”. Here are the details…
Baidu Announces ChatGPT Style Project Called Ernie Bot
The Chinese tech giant Baidu may not be widely known in the West, but it is highly popular in Asia, where it holds the title of the top search engine. Lastly, the company has announced the completion of its internal testing for a new ChatGPT-style project called “Ernie Bot”. The project is set to be tested internally in March. However the pace of development by competitors Microsoft and Google may lead to an earlier opening.
Chatbots in China currently focus on social interaction. However ChatGPT performs better at more professional tasks, such as programming and essay writing. Baidu plans to incorporate chatbot-generated results when users make search requests. Baidu has been involved in the field of artificial intelligence for many years, and CEO Robin Li stated in September of last year that the development of AI was undergoing significant changes. This seems to have prompted the research and development of Ernie Bot.
Baidu currently has several ChatGPT related technologies, with a full stack layout in the four-tier architecture of AI. This includes chips, deep learning frameworks, large models, and search applications. Ernie Bot is positioned at the model layer. Baidu already has a large-scale pretrained model for natural language understanding and generation called Wenxin, with the ability for deep semantic understanding and generation across modes and languages.
Time will tell how Ernie Bot will perform compared to ChatGPT. Recent reports indicate that Baidu will launch the service in March. However, as we mentioned above, this date may change.
Xiaomi has officially announced that it is planning on bringing an update to the Xiaomi 13 lineup. This update will have its latest flagship series of smartphones receive an upgrade to the new Wi-Fi 7 connectivity standards. So here are all the details.
The Chinese tech giant stated that it will be rolling out a new update for to its high end smartphone models. For those unaware, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro were launched back in December 2022 with support for only 802.11ax standard, which is the Wi-Fi 6E, despite the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supporting the newer 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 standard. While this isn’t exactly a highlighting feature, other new gen phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 series were launched with this technology.
Even the new OnePlus 11 features this technology. But fortunately for Xiaomi 13 owners, the brand has announced that it will be releasing an update that will enable the flagship models to support Wi-Fi 7 standards. As per the official announcement on Weibo, the Xiaomi 13 series as well as the Redmi K60 Pro will be capable of supporting the latest wireless connectivity standard. For those unaware, Wi-Fi 7 technology uses 320MHz channels that theoretically offers up to 2.4 times faster speeds its predecessor, the Wi-Fi 6.
Furthermore, the latest technology will also reduce latency to enable support for 4K and 8K video streaming. These benefits will also be reflected in AR/VR applications as well as reaching speeds of at least 30Gb/s or even 40Gb/s. Keep in mind that you need a compatible router to take advantage of this faster speeds.
The electric vehicle market continues to grow. Therefore, the industry attracting the attention of both technology companies and traditional automobile manufacturers. Tech giants such as Xiaomi, Apple, and Huawei are making great efforts to gain a share of the market. However, things are not going as planned for these companies. According to the latest reports, a key player in the Huawei automobile project has been suspended. Here are the details..
Huawei auto business unit COO Wang Jun suspended
Huawei lost most of its share in the smartphone market due to the US embargo. To address this, the company shifted its focus to other sectors such as electric vehicles, but things haven’t gone as planned there either. Lastly, Huawei has suspended its auto business chief operating officer Wang Jun, who also served as the president of its intelligent driving product line.
The decision was related to the poor progress of Huawei’s HI mode, the high-end intelligent autonomous driving solution (ADS). The campony has launched two models in its HI mode, namely the Arcfox Alpha S and the Avatr 11. However, these models has struggled with low sales due to delays in delivering its main product feature.
In contrast, the smart car selection business, led by Yu Chengdong, has been more successful with the launch of models like AITO Wenjie M5 and Wenjie M7, selling over 75,000 cars by the end of 2022. The changes in the Car BU in the past two years have resulted in a shift in focus from the parts business to the smart selection business. This has also resulted in limited bandwidth for the Car BU as compared to other parts companies in the auto industry, as Huawei focuses its resources on supporting the smart selection business.
Realme is all set to launch the Realme GT Neo 5 tomorrow (February 9). Ahead of that, the brand has been teasing the features of the smartphone for the last few days.
Thanks to these official teasers and leaks, we know almost everything about the upcoming device. Today’s teaser reveals the maximum memory that will be offered on the handset.
Realme has formally revealed that the Realme GT Neo 5 will arrive with up to 16GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage. Normally, 1TB storage is reserved for premium smartphones but the GT Neo 5 is a flagship-killer (upper mid-ranger).
As per previous teasers and leaks, the phone will come in two variants. The cheaper model will arrive with a 5,000mAh battery and 150W charging support, whereas, the costlier version will house a smaller 4,600mAh battery but will offer support for a much faster 240W charging standard.
The device will sport a 6.74-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2772 x 1240 pixels (1.5K), a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 2160Hz PWM dimming. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The handset will house a triple camera system on the back and a 16MP front-facing camera. The rear camera setup will include a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper.
Other features of the phone will include Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13, RGB lighting, NFC, and IR blaster.
OnePlus just held its Cloud 11 event in which it announced a number of its highly anticipated products like the OnePlus 11. But during this same event, the company also revealed its plans for other exciting upcoming devices. So let’s have a look.
While the flagship smartphone was undoubtedly the highlight of the major conference, the Chinese handset maker also revealed the launch timeline for a new breed of mobile devices. The company has officially confirmed that it is working on a new foldable smartphone and it will be launching sometime later this year. Devices with foldable displays aren’t exactly a new thing, but it is still mostly offered by major OEMs like Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, and others.
But it appears that OnePlus is also planning on releasing its own iteration this year, around the third quarter. In other words, we can expect the brand to officially announce the device sometime between the months of July to September. Unfortunately, the company only teased the device’s launch so far and has refrained from talking more about this foldable phone. So, finer details regarding this upcoming high end smartphone is still at large.
Based on previous reports, the foldable phone model in question could simply be called the OnePlus Fold. Furthermore, initial reports had hinted at the device also being a rebranded Oppo Find N. Although, it now appears that the company is actually developing this device from the ground up, but we can expect Oppo’s foldable phones to have some influence on this smartphone.
The Indian light vehicle market experienced a remarkable 23% growth in 2022, reaching 3.8 million units, according to the latest Canalys Automotive Analysis data. In light of the growing awareness of electric vehicles in the country, the electric vehicle (EV) market share in India saw a stunning 223% increase last year, with 48,000 EVs added to the market.
Canalys Automotive Analyst, Ashwin Amberkar, highlights that there’s quite a positive outlook for the automotive industry in India, thanks to growing consumer buying power and pent-up demand. The Indian EV market is still in its early stages, but Tata dominates the market with 86% share from their Nexon EV and Tigore EV models. Other car brands, such as MG and Hyundai, are offering premium EVs that attract eco-conscious and tech-savvy buyers.
While luxury brands like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz sell popular EVs in India, they account for only a small portion of the market. However, luxury brand sales still grew by 34% in 2022, reaching 36,000 units. The government’s FAME India Phase II scheme will continue to promote widespread EV adoption through incentives for automakers, until its expiration in 2024. Canalys predicts that the Indian EV market will reach 300,000 units by 2025, representing 6% of the total light car market and experiencing a 59% compound annual growth rate.
Maruti Suzuki, the leading Indian car maker, plans to focus on manufacturing hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles in 2023, with their first electric SUV launching in 2025. This puts them behind Tata, who is quickly establishing a presence in the mid-market EV market, and Hyundai, who has already launched their second electric SUV. Other major automakers, such as Kia, MG, and BYD, have launched EVs in India and plan to proliferate their offerings by 2025. However, brands like Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, and Renault, who already have a global presence in the EV market, are yet to launch any EVs in India, risking missing out on a potential loyal customer base that can drive a business for years.
Truly Wireless Earphones are becoming a standard now, with each tech company adding its own variants to the market every year. Huawei previously took the world by storm with the launch of their FreeBuds Pro 2 earphones, offering high-resolution audio. Now, it appears that the latest iteration, the FreeBuds Pro 2+, is set to raise the bar even higher with its innovative heart rate measurement technology.
The leaked information suggests that the new FreeBuds Pro 2+ will be the first Huawei earphones to boast this capability. With the ability to measure real-time heart rate, users can wear the earbuds comfortably and stay on top of their health with high heart rate reminders and a high precision heart rate mode.
Although the details of the heart rate sensor or its placement are not yet known, it is definitely exciting to see this technology finally being integrated into earbuds. This eliminates the need for a smartwatch to track vitals. The leaked data also showcases an attractive design upgrade for the FreeBuds Pro 2+ with Huawei + Devialet branding on the charging box and a sparkly gold outline around the earbuds. The previous iteration of the earphones, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 have a battery capacity of 420mAh, and they last 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 15 hours with the charging case. The case charges via a USB-C port and can also be charged wirelessly.
While there’s no official word from Huawei yet, new updates will available in the not-so-distant future. As mentioned previously, the specs of the FreeBuds Pro 2 were quite appealing. These earphones boast dual speakers that produce true tone sound, new smart active noise control 2.0, and dual device connection for seamless control from your smartphone or tablet. Plus, they’re HWA and Hi-Res audio wireless certified, providing a pure audio experience powered by French audio technology company Devialet. However, the new FreeBuds Pro 2+ are expected to top these specifications when they drop.
Xiaomi is expected to release another Redmi Note 12 device. This phone is said to go official as Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
The said smartphone seems to have been spotted in the IMEI database. The listings suggest that the handset will be also released under another name.
According to findings by Xiaomiui, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo may launch under the Poco brand outside mainland China. The device will be also available in one of the key markets — India.
The publication suggests that the smartphone could be officially called Poco X5 GT in international markets. Further, it will boot MIUI 14 based on Android 13, which we already know from earlier reports.
In a nutshell, three will be the following three variants of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which is codenamed ‘Marble’.
23049RAD8C (China) – Redmi Note 12 Turbo
23049PCD8G (Global) – Poco X5 GT
23049PCD8I (India) – Poco X5 GT
According to previous reports, the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset. The SoC will be paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
It will flaunt a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of FHD+ and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The fingerprint sensor will be housed underneath the screen.
The device will come with a triple camera system comprising a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. Last but not least, it will be backed by a 5,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging.
Honor, which is gearing up to launch the Honor Magic 5 series smartphones at the upcoming Mobile World Congress, recently announced the limited edition device named Honor 80 Pro Three Body Limited Edition.
Today, the Honor 80 Pro Three Body Limited Edition smartphone is available for purchase in the Chinese market, priced at 4,099 yuan (~$604) for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model.
The smartphone is based on the Mo Yunqing color scheme of the Honor 80 Pro. It features a 6.78-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1224 pixels and supports 120Hz refresh rate, 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 10-bit color depth.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a 160MP wide-angle primary lens, a 50MP ultrawide secondary lens, and a 2MP depth-of-field sensor.
On the front side, there’s a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth-of-field lens. In the software department, there’s a MagicOS 7.0 out-of-the-box, and the device is powered by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.
A mysterious smartphone from Xiaomi has been certified by 3C. The listing reveals the charging speed of this upcoming handset.
This device could be the rumored Redmi Note 12 Turbo. Let’s go through all of its known details.
As per 3C, this forthcoming Xiaomi smartphone bears model number 23049RAD8C. It will carry support for 67W fast wired charging. It will ship with Xiaomi’s 67W power adapter sporting model number MDY-12-EF.
Going by the recent reports, this phone will likely go official as Redmi Note 12 Turbo. This handset is tipped to arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will boot MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
Further, it is expected to sport a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of FHD+ and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike the other Redmi Note 12 series models, this one will come with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Thus, it will be the first Redmi Note lineup device to feature this type of biometric sensor.
The phone is said to house a triple camera setup on the rear. The system will include a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. Last but not least, it will be backed by a 5,500mAh battery.
More details about the alleged Redmi Note 12 Turbo may emerge in the coming days as the smartphone has started clearing certifications.
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