Upgraded Apple Magic Keyboard with Multiple Roller Hinges Unveiled

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Feb 1, 2023

Apple introduced the first iPad model in 2010. The device, which has improved a lot since then, now has the power of a computer. This has led iPads to be seen as laptop alternatives. But as powerful as it is, the iPad is a touchscreen device, and it needs a keyboard to replace laptops. Apple, on the other hand, solves this deficiency with the keyboard support it provides on accessories. The company’s keyboards turn the iPad into a 2-in-1. However, the US tech giant is determined to improve this system Lastly, Apple granted patent describes a new Magic Keyboard that includes multiple roller hinges that provide greater angular options for iPad. Here are the details…

Apple granted patent describes a new Magic Keyboard that includes multiple roller hinges

Today the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a new patent that expands on a possible next-gen hinge system for Apple’s Magic Keyboard. The new multiple roller hinge system would provide users with more flexibility in angling the iPad to their liking as opposed to today’s single angle design. Apple’s possible next-gen Magic Keyboard could contain multiple new roller and spacer elements as well as retention structures that could provide tension to increase the frictional force between the roller and spacer elements, and/or provide counterbalance to offset the weight of the iPad.

The hinge assemblies may include one or more roller elements (including cylindrical bodies) engaged with spacer elements (or linking elements), with a spacer element positioned between adjacent roller elements. Each spacer element can provide multiple surfaces, each of which is contoured to the shape of a roller element. The movement of the hinge assembly is based in part upon the roller elements rotating along the spacer elements, as well as movement of the roller elements and the spacer elements in multiple dimensions (that is, in a three-dimensional space).

Further, in some instances, the roller elements and the spacer elements synchronously move together to provide a more fluid movement of the hinge assembly, as well as the sections (of the accessory device) coupled together by the hinge assembly. Apple notes that when the accessory device holds an electronic device, the counterforce, or holding force, provided by the accessory device depends upon the angle at which the hinge assembly positions the section(s) holding the electronic device.

In this regard, the force provided by the hinge assembly changes based upon the position of the hinge assembly. Accordingly, the counterforce provided by the hinge assembly is a function of the angular position of the section(s). The aforementioned variables can all be manipulated to provide an accessory device with a desired user experience.

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Vivo X90 Series India Launch Timeline Tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 1, 2023

The Vivo X90 series made its initial debut in China in late November. Two months later, the devices are scheduled to go global later this week.

Two of these phones, namely Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro, are set to launch in Malaysia on February 3. Ahead of that, a leak has disclosed when this duo will be making its way to India.

According to the sources of MySmartPrice, the Vivo X90 series will launch in India in Q2 2023. The company will debut only the two models (Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro) that are set to set to release in Malaysia a few days from now.

It’s not known why the brand is not bringing its top-of-the-line Vivo X90 Pro Plus to the international markets. Perhaps, it may be introduced later but as of now, it’s not getting a global launch.

The Vivo X80 series was released in India in May 2022. Hence, there’s a chance that the Vivo X90 series may debut in the country around May 2023.

The Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro share most of their specs. They only differ in terms of cameras, battery, and charging. In fact, the two phones even look identical.

However, when you compare them side by side, you can notice that the camera module on the Pro model is larger. That’s because the X90 Pro arrives with bigger-sized primary and telephoto cameras.

The Pro variant also has a slightly larger battery. Lastly, it even offers support for wireless charging, which is missing in the vanilla version.

Realme GT Neo 5 Rear Design Teased With LED Lighting

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Sean

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Feb 1, 2023

With the Realme GT Neo 5 launch being just over a week away, the company has already offered various teasers regarding the upcoming smartphone. Now, the latest teaser showcases the rear design of this smartphone and also highlights its LED lighting.

The new teaser was shared earlier today (1st February 2023) and teases the smartphone’s rear design. Back in December 2022, rumors had surfaced that the Chinese smartphone maker might include RGB lighting on this new handset. But now, the latest teaser has revealed that the LED lighting in question outputs a purple hue. The teaser also revealed the camera alignment of the triple cameras on the back, with the module being flanked by the LED lighting.

Just yesterday, we had also reported on another teaser regarding the GT Neo 5. A company official claimed that the smartphone’s 240W fast charging will enable you to watch hour long episodes after just a 30 second charge. Furthermore, Realme also promises a 1600 complete charge and discharge cycles, which is double the industry’s standard, that will enable it to be used after four years. Apart from this, there were a number of other teasers as well.

Talking about the device itself, it will be announced on 9th February 2023. The device features an underclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset that will be paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will also sport a tall 6.74 inch OLED panel with a punch hole cutout, 1.5K resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The rear will be equipped with a 50 megapixel triple camera module while the front has a 16 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Tecno Pop 7 Pro Launched In African Markets

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Viraj Gawde

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Feb 1, 2023

Tecno has silently launched a new smartphone in the African market. It is the Tecno Pop 7 Pro. The device is a rebranded version of the Tecno Spark Go 2023 that debuted in India last month. The African variant of the Tecno Pop 7 Pro comes with slightly different specifications. It is an affordable offering. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.

The Tecno Pop 7 Pro is a compact phone with a boxy form factor. The back panel has a geometric pattern and a square camera module. The latter houses a 13MP main sensor and a QVGA depth lens paired with an LED flash. The camera island also accommodates a physical fingerprint scanner. The Tecno Pop 7 Pro features a 6.56-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch that has a 5MP front-facing selfie camera.

Under the hood, the Tecno Pop 7 Pro is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor. It is offered in 3GB or 4GB RAM options coupled with 64GB onboard storage. A 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging fitted inside the smartphone keeps it running. Software-wise, the device runs on HiOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Connectivity options on the device include a USB-C port, dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

The Tecno Pop 7 Pro starts at NGR 64,000 (~$140) in Nigeria. It is also available for purchase in Uganda through various retailers.

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Samsung Galaxy A24 4G Appears on FCC Website With 25W Fast Charging, Launch Likely Soon

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Feb 1, 2023

The launch of new Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphones is predicted to happen soon. Later today, the brand will also host the Galaxy Unpacked event for the launch of its flagship Galaxy S23 series smartphones and other premium devices.

The Samsung Galaxy A24 4G, which has already emerged in leaked renders alongside databases like Geekbench and BIS has now made an appearance on FCC. The listing reveals some key aspects of the upcoming Galaxy A24 4G. Starting off, the SM-A245M/DSN model number Galaxy A24 4G has a 25W Type-C power adapter with model number EP-TA800. The listing also verifies that the phone will offer LTE connectivity.

Bluetooth, NFC, and WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac are also supported, according to the listing.support for microSD card will also be available. The listing doesn’t contain any other information regarding the Samsung Galaxy A24 aside from that.

Going by the Geekbench appearance of the device, it will be powered by MediaTek Heilo G99 chipset. This is a fresh mid-range 4G chipset from MediaTek which is popular on new 4G devices. 4GB RAM and Android 13 based OS can be expected to accompany the chipset.

Back in October 2022, leaks emerged stating that the Galaxy A24 will feature a 6.24-inch sAMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. A triple camera system consisting of a 50MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro unit, and a 13MP front-facing selfie snapper were also tipped for the device. However, that leak said that the device will be equipped with a four-year-old Exynos 7904 SoC, however, the Geekbench listing contridicts that claim. Therefore we advise our readers to take these specs with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more news.

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Apex Legends Mobile will Shutdown in May, EA Cancels Battlefield Mobile Project

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Sean

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Feb 1, 2023

Apex Legends Mobile, the mobile port of the popular battle royale title from Respawn Entertainment, has announced that the game will be shutting down later this year. Respawn has revealed that the game is being cancelled a year after its original release.

For those unaware, Apex Legends is a massively successful multiplayer title that was originally release on the PC and Console platforms. It was developed by Respawn Entertainment, which is also behind the acclaimed Titanfall series. The company is currently under EA (Electronic Arts), and recently announced that the mobile port of this title will be shut down on 1st of May 2023. Respawn Entertainment stated that this decision was made due to factors outside of its control.

As of right now, the company has announced that it has stopped in game purchases required real currencies. Furthermore, the game will also be removed from web stores starting today (1st February 2023). This wasn’t the only unfortunate news however, as EA also announced that it is cancelling the highly anticipated mobile port of its popular Battlefield franchise as well. The decision from EA to kill Apex Legends Mobile arrives weeks after the game winning the Game of the Year 2022 award on Apple and Google app stores.

The company stated that the game had a strong start but various factors lead to its shutdown. This includes its content roadmap and the bar for quality and quantity also falling short. This, the developers and studio behind the title have decided to kill the mobile port in May 2023. Keep in mind that this decision does not affect the actual PC or console version of this game.

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OpenAI Will Disclose Articles Written by ChatGPT

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Oğuz Çakır

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Feb 1, 2023

ChatGPT is taking the Internet by storm. The Artificial intelligence has not only caught the eye of the business community but also led to the emergence of similar services. We recently shared with you the news that Microsoft has invested $10 billion in OpenAI and that Baidu is working on a competitor AI. But not everyone is as satisfied with ChatGPT as Microsoft is. Unfortunately, the internet was filled with AI-generated content just in two months. Wanting to fix the issue, OpenAI releases tool to detect AI-generated text, including from ChatGPT. Here are the details…

ChatGPT and AI-Generated Content Under the Microscope with OpenAI’s Latest Launch

After months of debate and confusion, OpenAI has released a tool that distinguishes text written by human and artificial intelligence. This software, which detects both the company’s own ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools, is a good start, but it’s not enough. Unfortunately, the success rate of this tool called “AI Text Classifier” is around 26%. OpenAI, which also states this problem on its website, will probably improve the system in the future.

Obviously, we wanted to try the tool in question and prepared two texts. One of them was written by ChatGPT and the other by me, who is also the author of this article. Unfortunately, the result was not quite what we expected. Both articles received the warning “The classifier considers the text to be unclear if it is AI-generated”.

Acknowledging the margin of error, OpenAI also warns about the issue. The statement written on the company’s website reads as follows: “Our intended use for the AI Text Classifier is to foster conversation about the distinction between human-written and AI-generated content. The results may help, but should not be the sole piece of evidence, when deciding whether a document was generated with AI. The model is trained on human-written text from a variety of sources, which may not be representative of all kinds of human-written text.”

“AI Text Classifier” also has some limits. Current limitations:

Requires a minimum of 1,000 characters, which is approximately 150 – 250 words.
The classifier isn’t always accurate; it can mislabel both AI-generated and human-written text.
AI-generated text can be edited easily to evade the classifier.
The classifier is likely to get things wrong on text written by children and on text not in English, because it was primarily trained on English content written by adults.

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Samsung to Push Through Chip Profit Drop, Won’t Lower Production Level

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Sean

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Feb 1, 2023

Despite the global chip market seeing a decline, it seems that Samsung aims to push through the fall in its profits. The company has announced that it will maintain its chip production level amid the downward trend of the memory chip segment.

The South Korean tech giant made this announcement during its latest financial report earlier this week. During this report, the brand stated that it had an operating income of 270 billion won for the fourth and final quarter of 2022. This marked the lowest ever operating income over the last ten years. But while the company is aiming on retaining its production output for its chips, its rivals in the industry, Micron and SK Hynix, have announced their plans to lower their spending on chips.

Due to the current market conditions, both firms are slashing expenses on their facilities this year to produce fewer chipsets. SK Hynix has stated that it plans to reduce its expenditure on its foundries in 2023 by around 50 percent to that it spent in 2022. Similarly, Micron is also lower chip production output by 20 percent this year. Amid these announcements, Samsung revealed that it will still maintain its expenditures despite seeing a drop in profits.

The company believes that retaining its investments during the weak market condition, it is also a “good opportunity” for the future. Furthermore, the company added that it will continue to spend on infrastructure to better prepare for mid to long term demand, since it could impact growth from maintenance or equipment reorganization.

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Moto E13 Indian Launch Could Happen on Feb 8, To Be Priced Below ₹10,000

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 1, 2023

Last week, Motorola launched the super affordable Moto E13 smartphone in Europe and other regions. It has not yet come to India, however, Indian customers won’t have to wait too long to get their hands on this device according to a new leak.

Known tipster Mukul Sharma has tweeted that the Moto E13 will be launching on February 8 in India. Additionally, he informs that the device will be positioned in the sub-10K segment, which essentially means that it will have a price tag below the ₹10,000 mark. The device is already selling in Europe for 119.99 Euros (roughly $130/ Rs. 10,600). Considering that Europe gets their devices a bit overpriced compared to India, it is likely that the smartphone will be priced a fair bit below the ₹10,000 mark. The last bit of information mentions that the device will come to India in a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration.

Moto E13 specs

Spec-wise, the Moto E13 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display offering an HD+ resolution. Under the hood, it has an entry-level Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset which has been used in various budget range devices in the past. It has two ARM Cortex A75 cores clocked at up to 1.6 GHz and six power-efficient ARM Cortex A55 cores at up to 1.6 GHz.

Althought its made to look like a dual camera setup, the Moto E13 only has a single camera on the back with a 13MP sensor. The other cutout houses the LED flash. The Motorola smartphone has a 5MP selfie camera up front.

It runs on a 5,000mAh battery that can handle 10W charging. Dual SIM card capability and Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity are also features of the 4G smartphone. A MicroSD card is also available to allow you increase the storage capacity to 1TB. In addition, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Anker Finally Admits That Its Eufy Security Camera Are Not Natively Encrypted

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Sean

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Feb 1, 2023

Anker has finally admitted to a major accusation regarding its Eufy security camera. So now, the company has come clean regarding some of its “always encrypted” Eufy cameras not producing encrypted streams all of the times. So here are all of the details.

The Verge has been attempting to get a statement from the company, although, it deflected any form of communication while also ignoring its emails. However, when cornered against the wall, the brand finally admitted that its Eufy security cameras are not natively end to end encrypted. In other words, they are able and sometime did produce unencrypted video streams for Eufy’s web portal. This is similar to the ones that were accessed by The Verge from across the US using an ordinary media player.

However, Anker claims that it has now largely fixed this issue. The company stated that every video stream request originating from Eufy’s web portal will now be end to end encrypted same as they are on the Eufy’s app. Furthermore, the company is now working on updating its every single Eufy camera to use WebRTC, which is encrypted by default. Although, these cameras can still produce unencrypted footage upon request.

Lastly, Anker also issued an apology for the lack of communication and has promised to do better in the future. It has also confirmed that it is bringing in a third part security testing company, which is a “leading and well known security expert”. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Samsung’s Iconic ‘Over the Horizon’ Ringtone Gets a Retro Remake on the Galaxy S23 Series

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Sean

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Feb 1, 2023

Following its annual tradition, Samsung has offered a new version of its iconic ‘Over the Horizon‘ ringtone for its flagship Galaxy S series of smartphones. This time around, the company is bringing a retro remake of this ringtone with the Galaxy S23 lineup.

The South Korean tech giant brought DJ Yaeji on board for its latest edition of Over the Horizon theme. For those unaware, DJ Yaeji is a known electronic artist in the modern music scene. The company released the theme remake along with a new video. This was shared on YouTube and blends various kinds of digital graphics with stop motion art that showcase cities, nature, and even animals.

The new theme was also released to “celebrate positivity and optimism in an evolving world”. These notes can be heard in the new remake, as DJ Yaeji uses a recognizable tune but with a fusion of electronic elements. This playful version seeks to evoke the universal feelings of hope and joy, which is always welcome in a world recovering from the pandemic.

The new version of the “Over the Horizon” will be offered with the Galaxy S23 series, which consists of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The three high anticipated flagship phones will be announced later today (1st February 2023) at the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event and the various announcement later on.

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Google Pixel 2 Gets a Taste of Android 13 With LineageOS 20 Custom ROM

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Anubhav

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Feb 1, 2023

Custom ROMs have been a point of interest for smartphone enthusiasts for a long time now. Users install custom ROMs to revitalize their aging smartphones. Many Android manufacturers promise up to four years of OS updates, but this is often limited to newer devices. Older phones often get left behind after a few updates. Custom ROMs can give new life to perfectly usable but outdated phones.

Take the Google Pixel 2, for instance. Launched in 2017 with Android 8.0 Oreo, the device received its last security update in December 2020 and was no longer supported by the company. However, if your Pixel 2 is still working well and its performance fits your needs, you can try Android 13 with LineageOS 20.

The first LineageOS 20 build, based on Android 13 QPR1, was released on the final day of 2022. The initial list of supported devices was small, but the team has since expanded its roster. With the latest build, LineageOS 20 now supports the following devices:

Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 2 XL
Nubia Z17
Nubia Z18 Mini
BQ Aquaris X
BQ Aquaris X Pro

The custom ROM is also available for two Android TV boxes, the Askey Google ADT-3 Developer Kit and the Dynalink TV Box. Simply visit the LineageOS Wiki pages for the respective device to find the installation steps and download links for the Custom ROM.

Lastly, the Pixel 2 isn’t the only Android phone to receive support from the custom ROM community. The Galaxy S3 and Note 2 were given a taste of Android 13 just months after its release. These examples from the custom ROM community show that the art of creating custom ROMs is alive and well, and people who are still attached to their old smartphones can use them without any snags or complaints.

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An All-screen Apple Foldable Notebook Is in the Works, Could Launch in 2025

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Anubhav

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Feb 1, 2023

Apple might be entering a new phase of its product lineup, as each new leak brings forth a new angle to Apple’s approach to folding devices. Now, a new rumor has emerged regarding Apple’s latest product development – a foldable notebook with a 20.5-inch display. According to display analyst Ross Young, this cutting-edge device could be launched as early as 2025.

As per a recent speculation, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed the tech giant was developing a foldable iPad for 2024. However, Young and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman disputed this notion and stated there are no signs of such a product being launched in the near future.

This is not the first time the rumors of an all-screen foldable MacBook have made headlines, as Young shared similar information in February 2022. He stated that Apple was in talks with suppliers about foldable notebooks with displays around 20 inches in size.

Today’s report suggests that Apple is still pursuing its foldable notebook idea, which would allow users to either use a full-size on-screen keyboard when folded or connect an external keyboard when unfolded. Young has previously referred to this product as an “all-new product category” for Apple.

Unlike current Mac notebooks that feature a single display with a keyboard and trackpad, this dual display design is expected to be a game-changer. The exact positioning of the rumored 20-inch Apple foldable, whether as an ‌iPad‌, Mac, or a new product category, is still unclear. However, multiple sources seem to agree that 2024 may be too early for such a cutting-edge device. It will be interesting to see how the American Technology company markets its new line of foldable products in the future, since folding devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are already becoming a market norm.

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Japan-Exclusive Redmi Note 10 JE Gets MIUI 14 Update Based on Android 13

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 1, 2023

Back in August 2021, Xiaomi launched a Japan-exclusive Redmi Note called Redmi Note 10 JE. The company hasn’t revealed the full form of JE but we believe that it stands for Japan Edition.

This device was released with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. It was updated to MIUI 13 based on Android 12 last year.

Now, the handset has started receiving the latest MIUI 14 software. The new system update also brings along Android 13.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomu has begun to roll out MIUI 14 update for the Redmi Note 10 JE in Japan. The fresh software update for the phone arrives with build number V14.0.4.0.TKRJPKD.

Apart from bringing Android 13, the latest update also bumps up the security patch level to December 2022, which is odd as we are currently in February. Either way, the update is only available for users part of the ‘Mi Pilot’ program.

The software build will be made available for the general public if there are no concerning bugs. We expect the full rollout to finish in about a month.

The Redmi Note 10 JE is an IP68-rated smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset. It is backed by a 4,800mAh battery and supports 18W wired charging. The rest of its specs are similar to the Redmi Note 10T 5G.

Hence, it arrives with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, an 8MP selfie camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, an IR blaster, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Redmi Smart Band 2 Launches in Japan, Coming Soon To Other Regions

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 1, 2023

The Chinese market saw the release of the Redmi Band 2 in December 2022. A short while ago, we revealed that the smart band would soon be available in Europe. Now, the device has been launched in the Japanese market under the Redmi Smart Band 2 name. Let’s take a look at its pricing & specifications.

Redmi Smart Band 2 pricing & availability

In Japan, the Redmi Band 2 costs ¥4,990 ($38). Customers can acquire it for ¥4,490 ($34) as an early bird offer till February 6.

Redmi Smart Band 2 specs

The Redmi Band 2 has a 1.47-inch TFT LCD display screen with a 172 x 320-pixel resolution, 247 ppi pixel density, and 450nits peak brightness. More than 100 watch faces are pre-loaded on it. Some of these watch faces can also be customized, and users can select pictures from the gallery to use as watch faces.

The Redmi Band 2 includes a blood oxygen monitoring sensor and a heart rate monitoring sensor for various health functions. This opens up options like measuring your sleep quality. Additionally, the smart band also has a step counter and a female health tracking feature. It has more than 30 different sports modes for recording different sporting activities including outdoor running and yoga, among others.

The 210mAh battery within the Redmi Band 2 allows it to operate for up to 14 days on a single charge. Users will still get up to 6 days of battery life even with intensive usage. It uses a specialized magnetic charger to recharge. lastly, the Smart Band 2 has a 5ATM certification, making it water-resistant for up to 50 meters.

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Oppo Pad 2 Camera Details, Memory Configuration Tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 1, 2023

Oppo is likely to hold its next major launch in February in China. The event is expected to see the arrival of the Find X6 lineup and the second-generation Oppo Pad. Earlier this week, tipster Digital Chat Station shared some details on the display, chipset, and battery of the Pad 2. Now, the tipster is back with some more information about the device.

To recall, the Oppo Pad that debuted in February 2022 came equipped with a 13-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel. The new leak reveals that the megapixel count of the front and rear cameras of the Oppo Pad 2 will be the same as that of its predecessor. However, it is unclear whether it will inherit the exact same camera sensors.

Being a flagship tablet, the Oppo Pad 2 will come equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. There is a possibility that it will come in lower configurations. The tablet will come preloaded with ColorOS 13.1, according to the tipster. To be more specific, it will most likely run on tablet-optimized ColorOS 13.1 for tablet-based Android 13 OS.

As per the previous leak by DCS, the Oppo Pad 2 will arrive with an 11.x-inch LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. It will offer a resolution of 2800 x 2000 pixels, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. Under the hood, it will have the Dimensity 9000 SoC and a 9,500mAh battery, which is expected to support 67W fast charging. Its design is likely to be similar to the OnePlus Pad.

Later this month, Oppo may hold a mega launch event to announce several new devices, including the Find X6 series and the Oppo Pad 2 in China. It appears that the Chinese manufacturer will release an official confirmation about the launch event in the next few days.

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OnePlus 11 5G US Variant Appears on FCC With WiFi 7 Support

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 1, 2023

OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus 11 globally on February 7. This means that the device will finally be reaching Asian, European, and American customers a month after it debuted in China. So far, leaks have hinted that the global version of the device will be the exact same as the Chinese model, however, other reports mention that American customers might be getting different fast-charging specs.

Now, the US version of the OnePlus 11 has been spotted on the FCC database revealing some interesting findings. The phone is identified by its model number, CPH2451, according to the listing. The listing states that the phone comes with Oxygen OS 13.0. The global version also possesses certification for supporting Wi-Fi 7. The Wi-Fi 6E version is also included. This is quite interesting since the Chinese model only offers Wi-Fi 6E support.

Support for dual SIM, one of which is an eSIM, is available on the OnePlus 11 global variant. The FCC listing also includes a design schematic of the phone, which illustrates how many antennae are installed inside the device in addition to the previously mentioned information. As for the dimensions, the OnePlus 11 measures 163.1 x 74.1 mm, while it diagonally measures 171.65mm.

OnePlus 11 specs

The OnePlus 11 features a 6.7-inch QHD+ E4 OLED LTPO 3.0 display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, a punch-hole cutout for the front camera, and HDR10+ compatibility.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with an Adreno GPU, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage are included on the device. Software-wise, the device will be running OxygenOS 13 out of the box, which is based on Android 13.

On the back of the OnePlus 11, there are three cameras: a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS, a 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 32MP Sony IMX709 2x telephoto camera. The front camera includes a 16MP sensor and can be used for video calls and selfies.

The OnePlus 11 has a 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging capability. However, the US version could launch with 80W fast charging. It will have an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, an alert slider for convenience, and an IP54 rating to protect against dust and accidental splashes of water.

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Watch the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Launch Event Here

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 1, 2023

Samsung will be holding its first Unpacked event of 2023 later today (February 1). The South Korean electronics giant is expected to unveil its next-gen flagship smartphone series and laptop series.

This will be the first in-person Samsung Unpacked event in 3 years. The last such conference was held back in February 2020 for the announcement of the Galaxy S20 series.

That said, these events are also live-streamed for anyone to watch. Therefore, let’s check out how you can watch today’s conference.

The latest Samsung Unpacked event will begin at 10 AM PST on February 1. The in-person conference will be held in San Francisco.

The event will be live-streamed on Samsung’s official YouTube channel. We have embedded the live cast video below for your convenience.

As per leaks and official teasers, the Galaxy S23 series and the Galaxy Book 3 series will be making their debut a the conference. The former will include 3 models, while the latter will consist of 5 devices.

Here’s the entire list of products that are expected to go official at this event.

Galaxy S23 Series
Galaxy Book 3 Series
- Galaxy Book 3
- Galaxy Book 3 360
- Galaxy Book 3 Pro
- Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360
- Galaxy Book 3 Ultra

Which of the above devices are you more interested in? Do let us know in the comment section below.

The Periscope Camera Will Be Exclusive to Apple’s iPhone 15 and 16 Ultra

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Anubhav

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Feb 1, 2023

Speculations are all over the internet surrounding the iPhone 15, the next iteration in Apple’s smartphone series. Latest leaks suggest that the much-anticipated periscope camera will finally make an appearance in Apple’s premium iPhone lineup, but with a catch. According to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the periscope camera will be exclusive to only one model in the next two cycles: the iPhone 15 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Ultra.

This news comes as a surprise to many in the tech industry, who had previously expected the periscope camera to be included in both iPhone 16 Pro models. The periscope lens, which allows for a longer optical zoom, is a game-changer for smartphone photography. With the help of a folded lens design, the periscope camera can fit a longer zoom into a smaller space, resulting in a much higher zoom without digital cropping.

As for the supplier of the periscope lenses, Kuo predicts that Apple will turn to alternative suppliers like Largan and Genius, instead of Samsung. The choice of the iPhone 15 Ultra as the exclusive recipient of the periscope camera may impact revenue projections for the companies that provide the lenses, but the exact reason for this decision remains unknown.

It should be noted that the name “iPhone 15 Ultra” is merely a placeholder, and Apple’s naming scheme may change in the future. Past leaks have also suggested that the iPhone 15 will feature a rounded body, which will be a big change for the lineup since Apple hasn’t refreshed the iPhone’s design in quite some time. Apart from design changes, the newest iPhones will also feature a USB Type-C port – an update that has been long awaited by Apple consumers. Kuo has been providing leaks regarding Apple’s future plans for quite a while now, so the periscope camera leaks might actually be spot-on. However, consumers will have to wait for the launch of the iPhone 15 until September if Apple follows its traditional release timeline.

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Honor Magic 5 Lite Detailed Spec Sheet and European Pricing Emerge Ahead of MWC Launch

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 1, 2023

Honor is gearing up to introduce many new devices at the upcoming MWC event scheduled on February 27. At this event, we will see the Magic 5 series smartphones launch for the global market. Ahead of the launch, detailed specifications and design render of the Honor Magic 5 Lite have already surfaced online.

Now, tipster SnoopyTech has shared what appears to be the official spec sheet of the Magic 5 Lite smartphone along with its pricing.

Going by the spec sheet, the Magic 5 lite will measure 161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9mm and weigh 175 grams. The 6.67-inch curved OLED display on the device offers 2400 x 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 100% DIC-P3 color gamut, 800 nits peak brightness, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset working with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12 pre-installed. The device will also pack a 5,1000mAh battery with 40W fast charging.

On the front of the Magic 5 Lite, there will be a 16-megapixel camera. A 64-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera will all be located on the back of the device. In addition, it will have Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual SIM with 5G capability, and a USB-C connector. Lastly, there will be three color options for the device – Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.

Coming to the pricing of the device, SnoopyTech claims that the Magic 5 Lite will cost €369 (~$401) in Europe.

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