Oppo Find N2 Flip Price Leaked Before Launch

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Feb 6, 2023

Oppo is expected to showcase the Find N2 Flip and the Find X6 series at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2023 tech trade show, which will take place by the end of this month in Barcelona, Spain. The Find N2 Flip has already bagged multiple certifications, and it appears that it will release in multiple markets. Ahead of its launch in Europe, Appuals has published a report to reveal its price.

Oppo Find N2 Flip price in Europe

As per the report, the Find N2 Flip will come in a single configuration in Europe, which will offer 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The device is likely to be priced between 1,100 and 1,200 euros.

The prices of the Find N2 Flip may vary in each European country based on the local VAT and taxes. It will arrive in two colors, such as Astral Black and Moonlit Purple. The gold variant available in the Chinese market may not be released in Europe and other countries.

Oppo Find N2 Flip specifications

The global version of the Find N2 Flip has a 6.8-inch foldable AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the outside, the device has a 3.26-inch AMOLED panel as a cover display. The device runs on ColorOS 13-based Android 13. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Find N2 Flip features the Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset. It is equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device packs a 4,300mAh battery that offers 44W fast charging. On the front, it features a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera. Its rear shell has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

To recall, the Find N2 Flip and Find N2 were announced first in December 2022 in China. It appears that the company has no plans to release the Find N2 on the global market.

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Apple Watches are Confusing Skiing for Car Accidents

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Anubhav

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Feb 6, 2023

Smart devices are a marvel of modern technology, capable of tracking a variety of metrics with remarkable accuracy. However, this convenience sometimes comes at a cost. Take for example, the Apple Watch, which has been causing headaches for skiers. The software in the watch sometimes confuses a downhill ski trip for a car crash and automatically dials 911.

This has become a real problem for the emergency services, who are inundated with false alarm calls, for the skiers, who are forced to deal with an annoying wrist companion, and for the software developers at Apple, who must tackle a difficult and complex issue. The system, which is designed to detect falls and collisions while driving, skiing, or snowboarding, will initiate a countdown that leads to an emergency services call. However, users may not always be able to react in time to alerts preceding the call and prevent it from being made.

According to a recent article in The New York Times, the emergency services department in Summit County, Colorado received 185 incorrect crash notifications between January 13 and 22. Apple has reportedly taken notice of this issue and is working to address it. A company spokesperson stated, “We are aware that in certain situations, these features may trigger emergency services even if a severe car crash or hard fall has not occurred.” Previously, the iPhone 14’s crash detection feature also caused a lot of turmoil for emergency services in Japan due to skiing accidents as well.

It’s worth noting that in some cases, the emergency alert features of the Apple Watch have worked as intended and alerted emergency services in actual emergencies. However, the story of a spin class leader whose watch mistakenly triggered an emergency alert highlights the potential for technology to both solve and create problems.

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Moto E13 Indian Price Tipped, Could Launch Below ₹7,000 on Feb 8

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Feb 6, 2023

Motorola recently launched the Moto E13 smartphone in Europe. It is an entry-level smartphone from the brand which is expected to debut in other markets soon. One of these markets is India, where the smartphone will launch on February 8.

A microsite on the major Indian e-commerce website Flipkart has confirmed the launch date and some key specifications of the device. Now, a new leak has emerged suggesting that the phone could debut with a price tag below ₹7,000. The leak comes from tipster Debayan Roy who claims that the Moto E13 will have a starting price between ₹6499-6,999.

Currently, it is unclear if Motorola will be offering a 2GB RAM variant of the device in India. So, it appears that this price range will likely apply to the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant. To recall, the Moto E13 has a price tag of 119.99 Euros (roughly $130/ ₹10,600) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option in Europe.

Moto E13 specs

The Moto E13 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution. It is powered by an entry-level Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset that features two ARM Cortex A75 cores (clocked at up to 1.6 GHz) and six ARM Cortex A55 cores (clocked at up to 1.6 GHz).

The smartphone has a single 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP selfie camera. It runs on a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support and has dual SIM card capability, Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity, and a MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB). It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Xiaomi 12T Pro Grabs MIUI 14 based on Android 13 Update

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Feb 6, 2023

MIUI 14 is the latest user interface introduced by Xiaomi. It is based on Android 13 and brings several improvements and optimizations when compared with the previous versions. The brand has also added many new features like support for more widgets, optimized animations, icon redesigning and much more. Xiaomi was a little late when compared to the competition in terms of rolling out the latest Android 13 to their devices. The launch of MIUI 14 itself was delayed when we compare it to other UI announcements.

Well, the brand is working hard to cope with the competition. Recently, the POCO X4 GT grabbed the MIUI 14 update and now, the Xiaomi 12T Pro has also received the MIUI 14 update in EEA regions. The latest Android 13-based MIUI 14 update for Xiaomi 12T Pro comes with the build number V14.0.6.0.TLFEUXM. The device was launched back in 2022 with Android 12-based MIUI 13 running out of the box. The MIUI 14 is the first major update for the device, in terms of both MIUI and Android versions. It is supposed to get two more Android updates and three years of security patches.

Here’s the complete changelog of the update. The update also brings the December 2022 security patch to the device.

Highlights

MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.

Basic experience

MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.

Personalization

Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update the Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.

More features and improvements

Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.

System

Stable MIUI based on Android 13
Updated Android security patch to December 2022. Increased System security.

After the upgrade, the system is significantly more straightforward, uses less memory, and is more efficient. In addition to being smoother and more power-efficient, the photonic engine architecture, system applications, and third-party apps are all completely accelerated. This brings us to the end of our post. I appreciate you taking the time to read the whole thing.

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OnePlus Ace 2 Officially Confirmed to Feature LPDDR5x RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 6, 2023

OnePlus Ace 2 is scheduled to launch tomorrow (Feb. 7) in China. Reports have revealed that it will be largely similar to the OnePlus 11R 5G, which is debuting on the same day on the global market. A recent leak claimed that the Ace 2 would be equipped with the latest RAM technology. The OnePlus Ace 2 will have LPDDR5x RAM, the company confirmed today.

In comparison to the LPDDR5 RAM, the LPDDR5x RAM offers 33 percent faster performance. After the OnePlus 11 5G, the OnePlus Ace 2 is the only smartphone from the brand to feature LPDDR5x RAM.

The brand confirmed that the OnePlus Ace 2 will arrive in 12 GB and 16 GB RAM variants. So, this is an indirect confirmation that the Ace 2 won’t come with 8 GB of RAM. It is already known that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.

Other reports have revealed that the OnePlus Ace 2 will have a 6.74-inch OLED display with curved edges. It will offer a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display will be integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The Ace 2 will run on the Android 13 OS and ColorOS 13.

On the front, the Ace 2 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel camera. The rear camera setup will be headlined by an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 camera. It is likely to be paired with a 12-megapixel or 8-megapixel ultra-wide snapper and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Ace 2 will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging. The power management, it will come equipped with the SuperVOOC S chip. While there is no official word on the storage, there is a possibility that it will offer up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

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Apple iPhone Ultra Flagship Smartphone to Reportedly Launch in 2024

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Jeet

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Feb 6, 2023

Apple has been launching four smartphone models for the iPhones every year — Mini, Standard, Pro, and Pro Max. This time, the company launched the Plus model instead of the Mini and is expected to continue a similar lineup this year.

However, for the next year, the company will reportedly revamp its lineup of devices and could launch an iPhone Ultra model, which is said to be the top-of-the-line offering, more powerful than the Pro Max model.

In the latest report, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has revealed that Apple is planning to launch Apple iPhone Ultra along with the Pro and Pro Max models in 2024, which means that the iPhone 16 series will have this new offering from the Cupertino-based tech giant.

Earlier, it was expected that the Ultra model would be launched as a part of the iPhone 15 lineup to replace the Pro Max model, but now it is being claimed that the Pro Max will continue to be a part of the lineup, and Ultra will be a new addition.

Some reports also claimed that the upcoming Ultra smartphone model would feature a titanium build, offering a premium look and feel to the device. Titanium is a premium material compared to steel and is also scratch-resistant, lighter in weight, and stronger.

There aren’t many titanium-body smartphones in the market, offering a unique point for the company to market it to potential users. The material is also expensive, which could possibly lead to increased pricing for the device. The phone is expected to feature additional camera improvements, a faster chip, a larger display, and perhaps a portless design without Lightning or USB-C.

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Vivo Y100 India Launch Timeline and Price Tipped

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Feb 5, 2023

Vivo Y100 has been leaking a lot recently and the company itself has confirmed its existence through various teasers. The device is teased to have a lightweight and thin design with a unique color-changing back. While the launch date of the smartphone is yet to be announced, a new leak has revealed its pricing as well as the launch timeline for India. Here are the details.

The Vivo Y100 is expected to debut as a mid-range smartphone with decent specifications and features. Tipster Paras Guglani says it will arrive in the Indian market with a price tag between Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 29,000. He claims the device will be launched in the country in 5-7 days. The timeline seems fair since Vivo has already started teasing the smartphone. We should be getting an official announcement soon.

Guglani has also corroborated the specifications of the upcoming Y100. The device is said to arrive with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it may be powered by the Dimensity 920 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

For photography, it is said to have a triple camera unit on the back with a 64MP primary camera sensor that supports optical image stabilization (OIS). There may also be a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth unit. On the front, the Vivo Y100 might get a 16MP selfie shooter. Fueled by a 5,000mAh battery, the device could support 44W charging. It is said to run Android 12 out of the box which is quite disappointing if true.

If the leaked pricing is to be believed, the specifications of the device do seem a bit underwhelming. We believe smartphones from other Chinese manufacturers offer a better bounce for the ounce. For instance, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a solid mid-ranger with some impressive specs. You may check out its review below.

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Realme 10T 5G Gets NBTC & BIS Certified, to Launch Soon as Rebadged Realme 9i

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Anurag

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Feb 5, 2023

Realme is gearing up to unveil the premium GT Neo5 in China with absolutely bonkers 240W fast-charging technology, multi-color LED strip, and other interesting features. Meanwhile, in the global market, the company might be planning to bring in a new mid-ranger called Realme 10T 5G. The smartphone has recently bagged NBTC and BIS India certifications and is expected to be a rebranded Realme 9i. Here are the details.

A new Realme smartphone with model number RMX3612 has been spotted on NBTC and the Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) website. The NBTC listing of the device confirms that it will be marketed as Realme 10T 5G. While both certifications do not reveal any specifications of the device, they do hint at an imminent launch.

What’s interesting is that Realme 10T 5G’s model number— RMX3612— is exactly the same as that of Realme 9i 5G, which was released last year in August. Notably, the 9i 5G is already available in several international markets, including India.

Realme 9i 5G Specifications

The Realme 9i 5G features a 6.6-inch LCD panel with an FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. The display produces a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, which is paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage with support for a microSD card slot.

In the rear camera department, the Realme 9i 5G features a 50MP main sensor coupled with 2MP macro and 2MP depth lenses. The front gets an 8MP selfie snapper. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. On the software front, it ships with Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0.

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Honor Magic5 Certification Confirms 66W Charging Support

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 5, 2023

A new listing of the Honor Magic5 has confirmed that the smartphone features 66W charging support. The Honor Magic5 comes with a bundled charger that delivers up to 66W fast charging speed. The Honor Magic5 listing was on China’s 3C agency.

As per the certification listing, the manufacturer of the product was stated as Honor Device Co. Ltd, which is also the applicant. The product is listed as a 5G digital mobile phone with the model named PGT-ANDO. The issue date of the certification was 02-02-2023.

As usual, these certifications point to an imminent launch. It has already been announced that the Magic5 series will be unveiled on February 27.

The Magic5 series includes the Magic5, Magic5 Lite, Magic5 Pro, and Magic5 Ultimate. The 66W charging speed mentioned in the certification could be the baseline and this could reach 100W. The vanilla model in the series offers the same 66E charging as the Magic4. The Honor Magic5 lineup will be unveiled later this month. The Magic5 will share the spotlight during MWC in Barcelona, Spain.

As previously rumored, the Magic5 Lite could be powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The other models in the lineup will come with the premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The top models in the lineup will also have 50MP cameras, as per previous rumors. There are no definite color options for the Magic5 but we expect at least green and black variants.

As the buildup to its launch gathers momentum, more details about the Honor Magic5 series will surface. Some of these details include pricing and global availability information. Honor will hope the Magic5 will get a decent reception in China, Europe and other markets.

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ADO Air Ultra-light Folding e-Bike Showcased

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 5, 2023

ADO will soon commence an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its latest product. The ultra-light folding e-bike named ADO Air can be folded in half and weighs 16kg. The bike has a 36V battery that gives it a range of 100km while a 37 Nm motor provides the power.

The ADO Air ultra-light folding e-bike has an aluminum frame that is foldable to make it compact and easy to transport. The bike features a carbon belt which will require less maintenance and provide higher efficiency than the chain equivalent. There will be several model choices for the e-bike including a US version and an EU variant. The US model will come with a throttle which will be omitted in the European model.

The new ADO Air folding bike features an IPS display and has a companion app for remote operations. The bike’s Samsung battery can be fully charged in four to six hours. The color IPS display allows the user to monitor drive parameters like speed, as well as control the headlights. The companion app can be used to navigate, view ride statistics, and remotely lock the bike. Three color options are available for the new ADO Air folding e-bike. The color variants are Ivory, Pastel blue, and Indigo Grey.

There are a few key specs of the ADO Air ultra-light folding e-bike that are still lacking. Some of these specs include the top assistance speed and maximum payload for the bike. The date for the commencement of the Indiegogo campaign is February 15. It is also not known the minimum pledge for the model and the duration of the crowdfunding. However, customers could get up to 40% in savings when they pledge for the bike.

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Honor 90 Series Could Launch in May With Upgraded Cameras and Performance

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Anurag

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Feb 5, 2023

Honor is gearing up to unveil the flagship Magic 5 series in the international market on February 27 during MWC Barcelona. Soon after, the Chinese company may launch the Honor 90 series— the successor to the Honor 80 series, at least that’s what a reputed tipster claims.

To remind you, Honor 80 series debuted back in November 2022 in China and is yet to make its global debut. The lineup included multiple smartphones, including the Honor 80, Honor 80 Pro, and Honor 80 SE. The company later launched the Honor 80 GT and 80 Pro Flat as well. While these devices are still quite fresh, Honor is already rumored to be working on the next-gen Honor 90 series.

A Chinese tipster claimed on Weibo that the upcoming Honor 90 lineup could launch in China by the end of May. He says the series will learn from the mistakes of its predecessor and come with key upgrades in the camera department. The Honor 90 smartphones are said to feature optical image stabilization (OIS) to reduce the shaking in the videos. The image processing and ability to shoot videos may also be upgraded.

Further, the lineup is tipped to arrive with dual speakers. The tipster has also shared the Honor 90 series’ inaugural poster, which shows two differently-sized circles apparently made up of red dishware bowls. This might hint at a possible design refresh.

As mentioned, Honor will be unveiling the Magic 5 series globally during the MWC. We should be seeing three Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones- a vanilla Magic 5, a higher-end Magic 5 Pro, and a top-of-the-line Magic 5 Prestige Edition. The company is also rumored to be working on Magic 5 Lite. Stay tuned for the updates.

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Watch the Power of Tesla Cybertruck’s 4-Wheel Steering in Action (Video)

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Oğuz Çakır

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Feb 5, 2023

Tesla is accelerating its efforts to launch its Cybertruck. According to a video that surfaced today, the Tesla Cybertruck will have a rear-axle steering system. The Cybertruck, which was supposed to be launched in 2021, has been delayed for approximately three years. During the fourth quarter financial meeting in 2022, Elon Musk responded to questions about the Cybertruck and said, “You’ll take steps to produce it this summer. But mass production won’t start until next year. The start of production is not a significant detail for us.” Here are the details…

Tesla Cybertruck will come with rear axle steering system

The Tesla Cybertruck will come in three different versions. The company announced that it has decided to delay production of the entry-level single-motor, two-wheel-drive (RWD) model. The rear-axle steering system allows for a smaller turning radius for the vehicles. This technology, which offers more precise turning, is used by many car manufacturers, including Mercedes and Audi.

I still can’t believe this will be mine this year. $TSLA pic.twitter.com/Q753cjU1Zv
— Teslaconomics (@Teslaconomics) February 4, 2023

The car manufacturer also confirmed that it has formed a new fleet of Cybertruck Beta prototypes. One was seen in Palo Alto earlier this week. Unfortunately, it is not known if the model in the video is a beta prototype. Another change that will be seen in the Cybertruck model is in the electronics hardware. The Full Self Driving software is currently being developed on Hardware 3, which Tesla refers to as such. The 4th version, which was started last year, will be launched along with the Cybertruck.

It is rumored that mass production of the Cybertruck model will start in 2023. It is worth mentioning that Tesla’s goal for the Cybertruck is to produce 250,000 units annually. Elon Musk announced the cost of the vehicle at the event in 2019, but the pandemic and global inflation may cause these prices to change. If Tesla would deliver the Cybertruck at the price point and with the specs initially announced in 2019, it would probably beat the Model Y (the best-selling Tesla model).

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Google’s Pixel 4 Gets a Second Chance with Experimental Build

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Oğuz Çakır

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Feb 5, 2023

Google has been manufacturing its own smartphones under the Pixel brand for some time now. These devices are the flagships of the Android operating system, both in terms of hardware and software. As a result, they receive software updates for an extended period of time, receiving new features along the way. Finally, the company has released an update for a model that many believed had been forgotten. Here are the details…

Google’s not done with your old Pixel 4 quite yet

The Pixel 4 and 4 XL, launched by Google in October 2019, were seemingly forgotten due to the end of software support. However, a recent surprise update may revive the Pixel 4. Android expert, Mishaal Rahman, has discovered a new build for the device, which is an experimental build not yet released to the public.

The Pixel 4's last guaranteed software update was in October 2022, but there's an official release that brings the December 2022 patches and Android 13 QPR1!

The only catch? It's a developer build: the Privacy Sandbox on Android Developer Preview 7.

H/T Niklas Jeske pic.twitter.com/HeFPwv5cV4
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) February 3, 2023

This new build, based on Android 13 QPR1, is part of Google’s Android Privacy Sandbox program, where the company tests new technologies for ad tracking without relying on third-party cookies. The update also includes December 2022 security patches, which some Pixel 5 users are still waiting for.

While this build doesn’t guarantee continued updates for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, it is an official first-party build of Android, giving Pixel 4 users hope that their devices may not be obsolete just yet. With Google’s renewed commitment to the Pixel line, there may be further updates in the future.

The new build is not available for the Pixel 4 XL as it doesn’t have access to the Privacy Sandbox. The new build for the Pixel 4 is a positive sign for concerned users, as Google only promises three years of Android version upgrades and a year of security patches for its flagship devices, compared to Samsung’s four years of OS updates and an additional year of security patches.

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IDC: Tablet Market Softens, Chromebook Sales Dive in 2022

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Oğuz Çakır

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Feb 5, 2023

IDC’s latest report on the worldwide tablet market showed that tablet shipments had a slight decline of 3.3% YoY in 2022, with 45.7 million units sold in 4Q22. The tablet market has been on a two-year growth streak, but it has now come to a halt. Despite the decline, tablet shipments are still higher than pre-pandemic levels. On the other hand, Chromebook shipments saw a significant drop in 4Q22. Here are the details…

Worldwide Shipments of Tablets and Chromebooks Declined Sharply in 2022, According to IDC Tracker

Chromebook shipments saw a significant drop in 4Q22, with 24.3% YoY decline and 3.6 million units sold. The full-year 2022 saw a 48% decline in Chromebook shipments after experiencing an 180.5% growth in 2021.

Company	4Q22 Unit Shipments	4Q22 Market Share	4Q21 Unit Shipments	4Q21 Market Share	Year-Over-Year Growth
1. Apple	22.5	49.2%	17.5	38.3%	28.8%
2. Samsung	7.7	16.8%	7.2	15.8%	7.1%
3. Amazon.com	2.5	5.4%	3.6	7.9%	-31.1%
4. Huawei*	2.3	5.1%	2.5	5.5%	-8.6%
4. Lenovo*	2.3	5.1%	4.6	10.1%	-49.9%
Others	8.4	18.4%	10.2	22.4%	-17.3%
Total	45.7	100.0%	45.6	100.0%	0.3%

Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, February 3, 2023

Company	2022 Unit Shipments	2022 Market Share	2021 Unit Shipments	2021 Market Share	Year-Over-Year Growth
1. Apple	61.8	38.0%	57.8	34.3%	7.0%
2. Samsung	30.3	18.6%	30.6	18.2%	-0.8%
3. Amazon.com	16.0	9.8%	16.1	9.6%	-0.7%
4. Lenovo	11.6	7.1%	17.7	10.5%	-34.6%
5. Huawei	9.1	5.6%	9.8	5.8%	-7.0%
Others	34.0	20.9%	36.4	21.6%	-6.6%
Total	162.8	100.0%	168.3	100.0%	-3.3%

Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, February 3, 2023

Apple and Samsung continued to lead the tablet market, with Apple’s market share increasing by 10 percentage points in 4Q22 due to the launch of several new products. Samsung’s focus on its premium tablet lineup also helped drive shipment volume. Amazon, on the other hand, saw reduced shipments due to a soft demand, despite the fourth quarter being its best shipment quarter.

Huawei and Lenovo were in a statistical tie for the fourth position, with Huawei seeing an increase in large-screen tablet sales in China, and Lenovo’s shipments declining due to the end of several commercial projects. As the tablet market faces saturation and an economic downturn, vendors will need to focus on the commercial segment to drive sales.

IDC analyst Anuroopa Nataraj stated that vendors will need to rethink their product portfolios to cater to consumers, education, and corporate to drive demand and keep up with the changing market dynamics.

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Poco X5 Pro 5G To Start at ₹20,999 ($255), Cheapest SD 778G Phone!

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 5, 2023

Poco is set to launch the Poco X5 Pro 5G on February 6th in India. The smartphone will also be launching for the global market alongside India. The Poco X5 5G will also tag along for the global market. A day ahead of the official launch, the pricing and launch offer for the Poco X5 Pro 5G has been tipped.

The leak comes via a screenshot of a YouTube ad shared by Tech Sizzler. It reveals that the Poco X5 Pro 5G will have a starting price of Rs 20,999. It is worth noting that this price is including the Rs 2,000 ICICI Bank instant discount. This means that without the discount, the phone will have a starting price of Rs 22,999 in India.

Previous leaks have revealed that the Poco X5 Pro 5G will have three memory and storage configurations in India – 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB. Therefore, the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model will have the above-mentioned pricing.

Additionally, the teaser confirms three color options coming for the Indian market – Black, Blue, and Yellow. Let’s take a look at the spec sheet of the Poco X5 Pro 5G.

Poco X5 Pro 5G

The POCO X5 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, supports 67W fast charging, and has a 5000mAh battery with an IP68 rating.

The camera setup includes a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP portrait camera, 2MP ultra-wide camera, and a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Last but not the least, the device will likely feature an Android 13-based MIUI 14 operating system.

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Microsoft’s Unskippable Microsoft 365 Trial Ad Draws Criticism from Windows Users

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Oğuz Çakır

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Feb 5, 2023

Ads in every aspect of our daily lives. We encounter ads while watching YouTube videos, browsing social media, and even on the interface of our phones. This is because it is a crucial source of revenue for companies. Advertising is the primary income for companies such as Google, Meta, Twitter, and many others. Microsoft wants a piece of the cake too. Unfortunately, doesn’t implement a correct method for this The company is showing some users unskippable full-screen ads for Microsoft 365 trials. Here are the details…

Microsoft is displaying unskippable full-screen Microsoft 365 trial ads to some users

Microsoft is showing some users unskippable full-screen ads for Microsoft 365 trials. The ad is displayed to users as soon as Windows 10 boots up, hindering them from accessing the desktop until they are unwillingly forced to accept the free trial. If there was an option to skip, the issue would not be as severe. However, users were upset because there was no visible way to bypass it.

Windows 10 preventing me from booting into desktop without first non-consensually being forced to accept their free trial and $100 monthly thereafter (obviously I cancelled after but WTF Microsoft) from Windows10

Selecting “No, thanks” would still redirect them to a page confirming payment, requiring them to initiate the trial or face a charge of $109 per month after the trial period ends. This was seen as intrusive and lacking in consent by some users. While it is possible that the behavior is just a bug, as other similar ads have had working skip buttons, users have found a workaround by disconnecting from the internet during the setup process.

Unfortunately, Mocrosoft has not yet made a statement on the issue. However, after the reactions from users, it is expected that this application will be abandoned, error or not.

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Twitter Wants To Make Money From Businesses With A $1,000 Monthly Checkmark Fee

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Oğuz Çakır

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Feb 5, 2023

Elon Musk aims to turn Twitter, recently acquired by him, into a profitable enterprise. The company has introduced its subscription service, called Twitter Blue, as part of this effort. The concept is simple: individuals or businesses pay $8 per month for verification checkmark and additional perks. However, it appears that Musk is not content with just this amount. According to recent reports, Twitter aims to capitalize on businesses using the platform by charging them $1,000 per month to retain their golden checkmarks. Here are the detail…

Twitter will let businesses keep their gold checkmarks — for $1,000 per month

Even though Twitter Blue got off to a bad start, it somehow managed to enter our lives. The blue checkmark for individuals and the gold checkmark feature for businesses were also made available with this service. However, Twitter is reportedly looking to cash in on businesses using its platform by charging them $1,000 per month to keep their gold checkmarks. Allegedly, companies who don’t pay the fee will lose their gold badges,

Additionally, Twitter is considering adding a $50 per month charge to add badges to each account affiliated with the business. The Verified for Organizations program, formerly known as Blue for Business, allows companies to “verify and distinguish themselves” on the platform and add badges to their employees’ and affiliates’ accounts. You can see the social media analyst Matt Navarra’s post on the subject.

Twitter is reportedly emailing businesses offering gold check mark verification for $1000 PER MONTH!

And affiliate account verification for $50 each per month pic.twitter.com/hohTPKLKdi
— Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) February 3, 2023

Let us start by saying that this information has not yet been officially confirmed by Twitter. However, given CEO Elon Musk’s recent statements and the company’s $12.5 billion debt, it is not impossible. Nonetheless, charging $1,000 per month from every verified business account doesn’t seem logical. It would be more reasonable to set pricing based on the size of the business or the number of followers.

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Global Chromebook Shipments Went Downhill in 2022, Tablets Took a Hit as Well

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Anurag

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Feb 5, 2023

One day we’ll share some good news about global electronics shipments. Sadly, today is not that day. IDC has published its worldwide tablet and Chromebook shipments report for the Q4 and full year 2022 and the results are not very different from what we saw in the smartphone shipment reports.

According to the report, the tablet market witnessed a decline of 3.3% year over year, after two years of impressive growth. However, it’s not all bad since the shipments remain well above pre-pandemic levels. Chromebook shipments, on the contrary, continued to contract in Q4 2022 with total shipments reaching 3.6 million units for a year-over-year decline of 24.3%. Total shipments for the full year were down 48% in 2022 after a sigmoid 180.5% growth in 2021.

As expected, Apple and Samsung continued to lead the tablet market. The Cupertino company remains on the top spot with a ten percent gain in market share compared to Q4 2021. Big names from China— Lenovo and Huawei— ended the quarter in a statistical tie for the fourth position. Lenovo’s shipments are said to be falling due to the conclusion of several commercial projects. In spite of many challenges, Huawei’s increased focus on marketing large-screen tablets in its main geographical market, China (PRC), has paid off and it has managed to be in the top 5.

The Chromebooks market was booming in 2021 due to the pandemic and several other reasons. But now with the pandemic almost gone, Chromebook demand has started to go down significantly.

“While Chromebooks have faced a tough few quarters, the excess channel inventory that had built up is starting to subside and could potentially lead to more normalized growth in the coming quarters as back-to-school season returns,” said Jitesh Ubrani, research manager with IDC’s Mobility and Consumer Device Trackers. “However, any traction that Chromebooks made outside the education sector will continue to suffer as the economy stalls and as tablets and PCs supplant Chrome-based devices.”

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Snapdragon 8 Gen2 for Galaxy is Manufactured by TSMC

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Chandan

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Feb 5, 2023

Samsung’s 2023 range of flagship smartphones have been made public with the release of the Galaxy S23 series. The 200-megapixel primary sensor, updated designs for the Galaxy S23 and S23+, and an improved chipset are just a few of the several new features found in the Galaxy S23 series. However, one aspect of the entire unveiling event worth mentioning was the chipset’s naming convention. The “Snapdragon 8 Gen2 for Galaxy” processor is what Samsung uses in its top-tier smartphones. Additionally, they assert that the 8 Gen2 for the Galaxy is superior and more potent than the standard 8 Gen2 that will be included in other flagships.

The company did not, however, elaborate on the exact modifications made to the chipset that set it apart from the standard one. Well, based on a comparison of the chipset’s on-paper specifications, we assume that it is simply slight overclocking. In addition to this, we don’t believe the brand has made any additional changes or that Qualcomm has given them permission to. Now, a rumour floating around the internet claims to have disclosed the manufacturing details of the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 CPU utilised in the Galaxy S23 smartphone family. Let’s take a deeper look at the data.

Before the official launch, there were several rumours going around that the “Snapdragon 8 Gen2 for Galaxy” would not be manufactured by TSMC, but rather by Samsung. Now, a source has established that the Galaxy S23 lineup’s chipset is entirely produced by TSMC. This further confirms that the chipset has only been overclocked, or to put it another way, “made the CPU or GPU quicker,” without any further modifications. They both rely on the same TSMC production node, which is good news given that the thermal management of chipsets has previously shown Samsung’s node to be unreliable. It has a reputation for producing chips that are less effective than those made by TSMC.

So that concludes our post on the manufacturing details of the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset for Galaxy. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below. Thanks a lot for reading the post till the end.

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MIUI 14 Update Rolling Out for POCO X4 GT in Global Markets

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Chandan

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Feb 5, 2023

The MIUI 14 user interface was unveiled by Xiaomi a month ago. A few Chinese variants of the smartphones soon received updates after that. The company was a little late in updating the most recent Android 13 operating system on their phones. Despite practically all of the competition’s devices having the Android 13 update, Xiaomi flagships have not yet gotten it. But the company is making a lot of effort to remain ahead of the competition. In the contemporary global market, the POCO X4 GT has begun to receive the MIUI 14 based on the Android 13 upgrade.

In 2022, the POCO X4 GT was introduced. It was pre-installed with MIUI 13 on Android 12. This is the first major upgrade the smartphone has ever received for both Android and MIUI. There are numerous optimizations and enhancements in the new MIUI 14 version, which runs on Android 13. The update’s build number is V14.0.1.0.TLOMIXM. The upgrade is now being released in phases and will soon be accessible to a larger group of people. Here’s the complete changelog of the latest MIUI 14 update rolling out to the POCO X4 GT smartphone;

Highlights

MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.

Basic experience

MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.

Personalization

Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update the Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.

More features and improvements

Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.

System

Stable MIUI based on Android 13
Updated Android security patch to January 2023. Increased System security.

You can manually check for the update if you haven’t already by navigating to Settings >> About Phone >> Toggle the “MIUI logo” >> Check for updates. We advise you to wait for a little if the update is still not showing for you because it will soon be available for your device. That was all there was to say about the MIUI 14 upgrade that was coming to the POCO X4 GT phone. What do you think of the article? Please let us know by leaving a comment below in your own words. Many thanks for reading this post all the way through.

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