Xiaomi 12S Ultra Might Get Discontinued as It Reaches Sales Goal Ahead of Schedule

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Jan 10, 2023

Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a rather interesting device that debuted last year with probably the best camera setup ever seen on a smartphone. Unsurprisingly, the handset received an overwhelming response in China, the only country where it is sold. Today, the company’s CEO announced that the 12S Ultra has reached the expected sales goal ahead of schedule, hinting it may get discontinued soon.

Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, took to Weibo to announce that Xiaomi 12S Ultra has achieved the expected sales goal ahead of schedule. This implies that no new models will be manufactured and the smartphone will be taken off the shelves. 12S Ultra is already out of stock on Xiaomi Mall and is only available on some third-party platforms.

The handset would have received a similar response in the international market but the company chose to limit it to mainland China. To remind you, Xiaomi 12S Ultra is the first high-end flagship launched after the cooperation between Xiaomi and Leica. It packs a 1-inch outsole Sony IMX989 sensor, is equipped with a plain leather back cover, and features a huge camera module. Its price starts at 5,999 yuan ($885).

Xiaomi is also reported to be working on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. CEO Lei Jun also hinted at the same today while replying to a user’s comment on Weibo. Rumors claim the 13 Ultra will be unveiled at the MWC 2023, which is going to take place from February 27 to March 2 in Barcelona, Spain. The Xiaomi 13 Series (Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro) will launch globally during the same event.

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HP E45c G5 Monitor with a 44.5” Curved Display, DQHD resolution, and 165Hz Refresh Rate Unveiled

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2023

HP has announced the E45c G5 monitor with a 44.5-inch curved display and 165Hz refresh rate. The new HP VA monitor offers DQHD resolution and is the largest model yet in the E series G5. The monitor has a peak brightness of 400 nits and a contrast ratio of 3,000:1. The unveiling of the HP E45 G5 is one of the highlights of CES 2023.

The visible aesthetic appeal of the new monitor is accentuated by its curved design. However, HP is silent on the curvature angle of the monitor. The display has a 99% sRGB color gamut coverage and 3ms GtG response time. The monitor has an 8-bit panel depth and offers up to 180 degrees viewing angles vertically and horizontally. The monitor’s DQHD resolution (5,120 x 1,440 pixels) helps to deliver crisp and clear visuals. It is a monitor that can be used for work or as a gaming accessory.

The HP curved display monitor has a 120 PPI pixel density and its decent refresh rates mean you can enjoy your gaming without hassles. The monitor has several ports including DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB (Type A and Type C). The USB ports have a signaling rate of 5Gbps. The two USB-C ports offer 65W power delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode.

Other features of the HP E34c G5 monitor are an adjustable stand, 3W stereo speakers, and 100 x 100mm VESA mounting holes. The availability of the monitor in the UK is certain and it will cost £1,499 (~$1,818). HP has not provided a release date for the monitor. In addition, the availability of the E45c 5G in other markets is not known at this time.

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Philips R6 Slim Robot Vacuum and Mop with Self-cleaning Docking Station Released in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2023

The Philips R6 Slim robot vacuum and mop has been unveiled in China. The R6 Slim comes with some decent features and is accompanied by a self-cleaning docking station. It has up to 2.7kPa suction power and can be controlled using the Philips smart home app.

The R6 Slim robot vacuum cleaner has a 0.4 L onboard dustbin and various brushes to lift and trap dirt. The robot vacuum cleaner can mop your floors with a speed of 120 rotations per minute. It delivers up to 6N of force and can avoid carpets. The robot mop of the vacuum cleaner is lifted so as not to wet the carpet fibers. The self-cleaning docking station extends the life of the robot and keeps it neat always.

The Philips R6 uses ultrasound technology and its base contains a 4.5 L fresh water tank together with a 5.5 L dirty water tank. The gadget has 360-degree LiDAR for precise navigation and obstacle avoidance. The device has a detection range of up to 8 meters which is sufficient for most rooms.

The robot has a 340mm diameter and a height of 100mm. The dock has dimensions of 373 x 400 x 455mm. The robot can also be controlled by the Philips smart home mobile app. The launch price of the Philips R6 Slim robot vacuum cleaner in China is 3,599 yuan (~$531). The product will later revert to its original price of 4,999 yuan (~$738). There are no indications yet on the global availability of the R6 Slim. Buyers in China can purchase the Philips Slim R from e-commerce platforms like JD.com.

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Huawei Brings New Lock Screen Optimizations for Devices Running HarmonyOS 3

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Jan 10, 2023

Huawei smartphones run the company’s own HarmonyOS operating system, which is not based on Google’s Android. Over the past few years, the brand has significantly improved its in-house OS and the latest version— HarmonyOS 3— brings plenty of new stuff. Recently, Huawei started releasing new lock screen optimizations for a sizable number of smartphones running HarmonyOS 3.

Huawei has started rolling out the HarmonyOS 3.0.0.192 update in China, which brings the December 2022 security patch and new lock screen optimizations. It also revamps the user experience of the phone clone feature.

The new changes are being implemented on the devices mentioned below:

Huawei P40
Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro+
Huawei P40 4G
Huawei Mate 30
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design
Huawei Mate 30 4G
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 4G
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G
Huawei Mate Xs
Huawei Nova 10
Huawei Nova 10 Pro
Huawei Nova 9
Huawei Nova 9 Pro

In order to receive the HarmonyOS 3.0.0.192, users first need to download the base build. If you own the above-mentioned devices, you can check for the update by Settings > System and Updates > Software Updates > Check for Updates.

The new build will not delete the existing data of the device but it is still recommended to keep a backup, just in case.

To recall, HarmonyOS 3 brings several new features and an improved user interface. It includes smart folders, widget grouping, stacking, and better system security. Last month, the Chinese company even released a new feature called Turbo charge to the flagship Mate 50, P50, and Mate 40 series. It allows users to customize the charging UI.

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Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro to Feature Under-display Face ID

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Jan 10, 2023

Apple introduced a new pill-shaped cutout on the iPhone 14 Pro models, getting rid of the notch at the top, which has been a familiar sight for the past several generations. The Cupertino company calls it “Dynamic Island,” and rumors suggest it will expand to all four iPhone 15 models this year. However, the brand may be having some different plans for next year’s iPhone 16 Pro.

According to a report by The Elec, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro will feature under-display Face ID technology in order to provide a more usable display area. The TrueDepth camera used for ‌facial recognition will not be visible when the function is not in use. Only the lens hole for the front camera will be visible, giving a more seamless look.

The publication says the front-facing camera hole will remain on the iPhone 16 Pro, but the display area and immersive experience will improve overall. In addition, it confirms that the display cutouts for this year’s iPhone 15 Pro will be the same as the ones on the iPhone 14 Pro, as the under-display Face ID is not yet ready.

Further, the report adds that Apple will adopt an under-panel camera (UPC) sequentially after applying under-panel Face ID to the front of the iPhone. UPC will still have a front camera module mounted under the display, but when not in use, the camera lens hole will not be visible. The application principles of under-panel face ID and UPC will apparently be the same.

The new technology will likely be limited to the Pro models, and will be extended to the rest of the devices in the next generation.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Mite Eliminator Pro with a Smart LED Screen, Real-time Monitoring Launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2023

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi launched the MIJIA Mite Removal Instrument Pro with a starting price of 379 yuan (~$56). The biggest selling point of this dust mite remover is that it uses an LED digital screen with a built-in intelligent sensing system, which can monitor fabric dust mites in real time. As a reminder, dust mites are microscopic bugs that live in household dust. They work their way into soft places like pillows, blankets, mattresses, and stuffed animals. The intelligent sensing ring automatically changes three colors to clearly display the current status of dust mites.

In terms of power, it is equipped with a 400W high-performance motor, which can release up to 14kPa hurricane suction , and has a 20cmg wide suction port to remove allergens. With the patented electric roller brush, the high-speed rotation of the motor drives the rubber strip and soft bristles to perform 48,000 times/min sweeping. The spiral structure allows the bristles to clean out dust and mites without damaging the fabric.

At the same time, it is equipped with a UV lamp with a wavelength of 254nm, a built-in independent motor that rotates at high speed, and supports drying at 55°C. The cyclone dust-free air duct is upgraded, and the filtration efficiency of the filter element can reach 99%.

Not only that, the MIJIA Mite Eliminator Pro uses specific frequency ultrasonic waves to act on mites, which can inhibit the feeding and reproduction of dust mites in their life cycle.

In addition, it also has a new 0.5L capsule dust cup, a newly upgraded visual design, the process of mite removal is clearly visible, and the dust cup also supports one-key disassembly for easy dust removal.

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Upcoming Redmi 12C Launch Timeline Leaked for Indian Market

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Jan 10, 2023

Redmi recently launched its Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones in India. The series consists of three different devices; Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The high-end Redmi Note 12 Pro also sets a new benchmark for the pricing and specifications of a Redmi Note smartphone. Now, the brand is reportedly gearing up for the launch of its budget-oriented Redmi 12C smartphone. The launch timeline of the forthcoming device has been tipped now and according to the report, it could launch in the month of February.

The Redmi 12C was launched earlier in China. The brand is now preparing for the launch of the same smartphone for the Indian market. According to 91Mobiles citing internal sources, the Redmi 12C smartphone will be introduced by the company before to MWC 2023, which is slated to take place in Barcelona between February 27 and March 2nd, according to 91Mobiles, citing internal sources. According to the source, there won’t be any significant changes and the hardware would be identical to the Chinese version.

Regarding the specifications of Redmi 12C, the smartphone offers a 6.71-inches HD+ waterdrop notch IPS LCD display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard internal storage. The smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery with the support of standard charging. For the cameras, the device has got a 5MP front-facing snapper and a dual rear camera setup: 50MP primary and 0.08MP depth lenses.

So that was all we had to cover for the forthcoming Redmi 12C. It would be interesting to see the launch price of the smartphone. What are your thoughts on the device and what do you expect from the Indian variant of the smartphone? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.

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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist with Dual OLED/e-Ink Displays, Horizontal Flip Design Launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2023

At CES 2023, Lenovo unveiled a retinue of products, especially laptops and PCs. One of the products is the ThinkBook Plus Twist notebook. The ThinkBook Plus Twist comes with a unique design that includes a dual-screen setup. The design also includes a horizontal flip making it possible to use either screens as desired.

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist is equipped with a 13.3-inch OLED touch panel with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The secondary display screen is a 12-inch color electronic ink (e-ink) panel that supoort touch operations. The e-ink display has a modest refresh rate of 12Hz meaning it can only be used for less graphic intensive tasks like reading e-books. Lenovo disclosed that through the precision two-way shaft, the ThinkBook Plus Twist can not only complete the opening and closing action, but also realize the horizontal flip of the screen.

In addition to flipping between the two screens, users can freely switch between four modes: standard laptop, immersive office, full-featured tablet and e-ink notebook/reader. The company also released a teaser video demonstrating the innovative gameplay of the notebook.

In terms of configuration, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist is equipped with a 13th-generation Intel processor, optional 16GB DDR5 memory, and 1TB SSD. The entire device weighs 1.35kg with a thickness of 17.7mm. The interface includes two USB-C and a headphone jack while it is powered by a 56Wh battery. The laptop also comes with support for stylus pen but we can’t say if it has a dedicated stylus pen dock.

Lenovo’s global official website lists the ThinkBook Plus Twist to retail for a staggering US$1,649 price tag. The laptop is expected to be available in June.

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BSNL India’s 4G Launch Further Delayed; Now Scheduled for Second Half of 2023

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Chandan

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Jan 10, 2023

A few months back, India inaugurated the 5G network service in the country. Soon after that, Reliance Jio and Airtel started providing 5G network services to the top cities in India. Jio was the fastest coverage provider when it comes to 5G. However, the Indian government’s very own BSNL also claimed that they will soon launch the 4G network connectivity in the country and soon after that, they will finally announce the 5G network connectivity. However, according to the latest reports, the launch of BSNL 4G has been further delayed and now the formal launch in pushed to the second half of 2023.

The Indian government has directed that BSNL launch 4G services by the end of the current financial year, but it appears the telecom is not in a rush as it intends to launch the services in the second half of this year. This is extremely remarkable considering that the telecom company was rumoured to be bringing in 4G services by March 2023, according to the telecom minister and senior DoT officials just a few days prior. Before the official launch, the telecom operator also finished its trials with Tata Consultancy Services.

Notably, the government has also authorised an Rs. 1.64 lakh crore revival package for BSNL and MTNL, with the former expected to launch a 4G network in metro areas initially and MTNL concentrating solely on the existing connections. However, a further delay in the launch will make BSNL unable to participate in the ongoing struggle among telecom providers. So, this also confirms that the 5G launch of the BSNL will be further postponed. This is something bad news for the users of BSNL as the competition has already started providing 5G network connectivity while they are not even provided proper access to 4G, which is a generation-old network technology now.

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Made in India TV Shipments Record 33 Percent YoY Growth In Q3, 2022: Counterpoint

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 10, 2023

Recently, we reported that Made in India smartphone shipments fell by 8 percent in the third quarter. Now research firm Counterpoint has released a report of Made in India TV shipments in the third quarter of 2022. The third quarter refers to the period from July to September. The report also adds the performance of smart wearables devices in the Indian market.

As per Counterpoint Research, Made in India television shipments recorded a 33 percent year-on-year increase in Q3, 2022. Nearly five million units of TVs were sold during the period. The festive season which pushed the consumer demand and increased local production shipments is cited to be the reason for the TV market’s strong quarter-on-quarter growth. The top five brands accounted for more than 55 percent of domestically manufactured exports. The report adds that Dixon dominated the Made in India TV market followed by Radiant.

On the other hand, apart from televisions, local manufacturing also remained strong for smartwatches, TWS, tablets, and neckband earphones. Optiemus dominated the smartwatch category and contributed to more than 90 percent of shipments. Bharat FIH led the Made in India TWS shipments followed by Padget and Mivi. In the TWS segment, the local production increased to 37 percent in Q3 2022 from 16 percent in the previous quarter. Samsung, Dixon, and Wingtech were the three tablet manufacturers.

The report by Counterpoint Research said that “the government’s ambition to boost local manufacturing and design capabilities in India will have an impact on local value addition in the wearables market. As a result, we could see many businesses expanding their capacity, with new entrants choosing local manufacturing in the next years”

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Xiaomi 13 Lite With Key Specifications Spotted on Google Play Console

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 10, 2023

Last month, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro smartphones in China. The company has announced its presence at MWC 2023 where it is expected to launch the Xiaomi 13 duo and the new Xiaomi 13S Ultra globally. Now, another member of the Xiaomi 13 family has surfaced online. The device is the Xiaomi 13 Lite and it has appeared on the Google Play Console listing.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is codenamed Ziyi which matches the Xiaomi Civi 2. The Google Play Console listing reveals some key specifications of the upcoming smartphone. As per the linked image, the device has a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout and curved edges. The back panel has a rectangular camera module housing three sensors. The smartphone will offer a display resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and 440 ppi pixel density.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is listed with an SM7450 system-on chip. It corresponds to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. The chipset comprises four cores clocked at 2.4GHz and another four cores ticking at 1.8GHz. It will be paired with Adreno 644 GPU onboard. The listing reveals that the upcoming offering will pack 8GB RAM and run on Android 12 OS out of the box.

This is everything we know about the Xiaomi 13 Lite at the moment. It will arrive as the successor to the Xiaomi 12 Lite. The device was spotted on the IMEI database in October last year with the model number 2210129SG. The upcoming offering is most likely to be a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Civi 2 that is available in China.

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Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Boost Computer Business

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Oğuz Çakır

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Jan 10, 2023

Apple‘s Mac laptops have emerged as the company’s primary growth driver for its personal computer business, with the MacBook Pro leading the way. According to data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), as of the September 2022 quarter, the MacBook Pro accounted for 54% of Mac sales, with the MacBook Air close behind at 46%. Overall, laptops accounted for 74% of Mac units sold in 2022, compared to the 26% figure from the desktop business, which includes the iMac, Mac Pro, Mac mini, and Mac Studio.

In the desktop segment, the iMac and Mac Pro led the way at 50% and 43%, respectively, while the Mac mini and Mac Studio accounted for just 4%. Despite this, Apple’s Macs continue to be popular in both the education and enterprise sectors. Educational or student use accounts for roughly one-third of Mac purchases, while almost 50% of Mac buyers report that they will use their new computer for business.

Data from CIRP also reveals that personal use of Macs has slightly declined over the past five years but remains the primary use, while education usage has trended downward. Business usage, on the other hand, has grown significantly and is now more prevalent than education.

It’s worth noting that Apple has not released a breakdown of Mac model sales in about a decade, so it’s not entirely clear where CIRP is getting its data from. However, Apple’s fourth quarter financial results for 2022, which were posted in October, showed that revenue from the Mac reached $11.5 billion, contributing to the company’s overall earning of $90.15 billion during that quarter.

In conclusion, Apple’s Mac laptops, particularly the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, have taken over as the primary growth driver for the company’s personal computer business. They are popular not only among individuals for personal use but also in the education and enterprise sectors. As Apple continues to compete with PC makers, the Macs will likely remain a significant part of the company’s overall business strategy.

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Elon Musk teases UI changes & new features for Twitter

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Sean

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Jan 10, 2023

Elon Musk has just announced that Twitter will soon be rolling out changes to its UI (User Interface) while also bringing new features for the platform. This was teased by the billionaire via a tweet, so here are all the details.

Easy swipe right/left to move between recommended vs followed tweets rolls out later this week.

First part of a much larger UI overhaul.

Bookmark button (de facto silent like) on Tweet details rolls out a week later.

Long form tweets early Feb.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2023

The CEO and owner of the microblogging website stated that there will be major new changes to the platform. Musk will be bringing a new feature later this week, which will allow its users to move between recommended and followed tweets in their timelines. While the executive did share these details, it is still unclear what the changes might actually look like since there was no preview of this feature provided by Musk.

Furthermore, it is also unclear whether this will be exclusive to the Twitter mobile applications or if it will even be offered to the web client. Elon also stated that the company would even be bringing a major overhaul in the UI on the way. Another key change is that the UI will now include a Bookmark button in the Tweet details view. While bookmarking tweets has been available for sometime now, the process typically took a few more steps.

Twitter will be rolling out these UI changes a week after the new features arrive. Lastly, the company is also planning on bringing the long awaited feature that allows users to form long tweets. This feature will be added to Twitter early next month. Although, there are no additional details regarding this matter as of right now.

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ASUS ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint Mouse Launched In India

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 10, 2023

ASUS has launched a new wireless gaming mouse in India. It is called the ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint. With the latest offering, the brand has expanded its ROG series of gaming mice. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.

The ASUS ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint mouse features a dual-tone design. It is available in Moonlight White and Standard Black colours. There is a pre-cut ROG patterned mouse grip tape that can be added right on the mouse for a tighter hold. The device weighs only 75 grams, thanks to the lightweight internal structure. The ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint also features Aura Sync RGB lighting into the logo and the scroll wheel. It has a total of five programable buttons with two located on the left side.

The ASUS ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint mouse features an optical sensor and ROG SpeedNova wireless technology. The former offers precision tracking whereas the latter delivers quicker, more reliable low latency wireless communication. The device has sensitivity settings ranging from 100 to 36,000 dpi and industry-leading <1 CPI deviation. The mouse is capable of travelling at speeds of up to 650 inches per second and accelerations of up to 50 g.

The ASUS ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint offers tri-mode connectivity including Bluetooth, wired USB, and 2.4GHz RF. It is claimed to offer 119 hours of battery life in RF mode and 150 hours of usage with Bluetooth enabled.

The ASUS ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint carries an introductory price tag of Rs 7,499 instead of the actual cost of Rs 8,999. It will be available for purchase from ASUS-authorised stores and Flipkart.

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Apple iPhone 13 is the best selling phone in India in Q4 2022: Report

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Sean

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Jan 10, 2023

The Apple iPhone 13 has apparently become the most popular smartphone in the Indian market in the fourth and final quarter of last year. The company’s 2021 iPhone model was the best selling model in the region during this period, so here are all the details.

The news arrives from known analytics & market researched based firm Counterpoint Research. During Q4 2022, the iPhone 13 was one of the best deals for a premium grade handset thanks to attractive promotional sales. Between the October to December period, the Indian market saw festive sales with the Dussera and Diwali festivals taking center stage. Major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and others were offering great discounts on various products like smartphones.

During this time, iPhone 13 was quite popular in the market, with the base 2022 iPhone model alone capturing a 4 percent market share during the sales period. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy M13, Samsung Galaxy A04s, Realme C35, and the Redmi A1 also accounted for a 3 percent market share in Q4 2022. Regardless, it is still quite interesting to find an iPhone model, which isn’t exactly out of date, topping the list considering how the budget to mid range segment is the most popular in the region.

For those unaware, the iPhone 13 was being offered on sale for a price tag as low as 50,000 INR (roughly 610 US Dollars) on Flipkart and Croma. This deal basically propelled the sales of this model. The other top five best selling smartphones were the Realme C11, Oppo A54, Samsung Galaxy M12, Redmi Note 10s, and Redmi 9A. However, all of these models were priced under the 15,000 INR category.

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Tesla Faces Backlash Over Recent Price Cuts

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Oğuz Çakır

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Jan 10, 2023

Tesla owners in China have been protesting the company’s decision to cut prices on its electric vehicles (EVs) for the second time in three months. The protesters, who are recent buyers of Tesla cars, are demanding refunds for the vehicles they purchased prior to the announcement of the price cuts on Friday. Here are the details…

Tesla owners in China protest price cuts as delivery times extend on higher demand

According to the latest reports, the new price cuts saw the Chinese-made Model 3 fall by 13.5%, which now starts at $33,515, and the Model Y cut by 10%, which now starts at $37,899. The protesters reportedly purchased the cars just before the end of 2022 in order to take advantage of expiring government subsidies for EVs.

The demonstrations took place at Tesla showrooms in locations such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu. In Chengdu, the protesters reportedly shouted “Return the money, refund our cars.” A Tesla China spokesperson told the press that the company is not planning to compensate new buyers who took delivery before Friday’s price cut.

The price cuts, which were also implemented in Australia, Japan, and South Korea, are reportedly driving new demand for Tesla vehicles in China. The company’s China website shows that the waiting times for both the rear-wheel drive and long-range versions of the Model Y are a week longer after the price cuts, with delivery wait time for these versions pushed to two to five weeks.

However, the wait time for all Model 3 versions and the Model Y performance edition remains at one to four weeks. The extended wait times in China are seen as a bullish sign on the street, but Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicted that more price cuts would be needed in China in order to boost demand.

“The major worry now overhead for Tesla is that the demand story especially out of China is showing heavy cracks in the armor at a time that EV competition is steadily increasing domestically with NIO, BYD, Xpeng, and others fighting for a smaller pie with the Chinese consumer weakening,” Ives wrote on January 4th. “With China representing 40%+ of the global growth story for Tesla this is a heavy concern for the Street which will likely result in more significant price cuts over the coming months to spur demand as a potential pricing war takes place to gain market share in a darker macro backdrop.”

With the Chinese market being one of the most important markets for Tesla, this recent development is something to be watched closely. As production for the Chinese New year is approaching (January 22) and Tesla has an extended break for Giga Shanghai, the company needs to make sure they can strike the right balance to keep the demand high but also to keep customers satisfaction intact.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 2 TWS launch imminent, certified on IMDA & CQC

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Sean

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Jan 10, 2023

Back in 2022, OnePlus had launched the new Nord Buds series of truly wireless earbuds, which were its first hearable products from its budget Nord branding. Now, it appears that the successor Nord Buds 2 launch is just around the corner. So here are all the details.

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker released the Nord Buds and Nord Buds CE as a budget TWS offering. The company is now planning to release the successor to these models with the OnePlus Nord Buds 2. These hearables were spotted on the IMDA certification website with the model number E508A. Similarly, the Nord Buds 2 was also spotted on the CQC certification website, which reveals that it features USB Type C port for charging.

Unfortunately, these certifications do not reveal any finer details regarding the upcoming earphones. Although, the CQC certification does reveal that it supports 1.5W charging output for the earbuds and 4.5W charging input for the charging case. We can also make some educated guesses based on the last gen models. The Nord Buds had launched with 12.4mm titanium dynamic drivers with a dual microphone setup for AI noise cancellation but did not feature ANC and a transparency mode.

So, we can expect slight improvements in specifications, or possibly even offer a new design as well. Notably, there is also a chance that the brand decides to offer active noise cancellation in these budget models since ANC is a lot more common on budget earbuds in the Indian market these days. But keep in mind that this is still just speculation at the moment so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.

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Samsung to unveil new & exclusive Galaxy chips during S23 series launch

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Sean

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Jan 10, 2023

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S23 series of flagship smartphones. But it appears that the new high end phones won’t be the only thing that the company revealing during the launch event.

According to a new report, the South Korean tech giant is apparently planning on releasing a new chipset that is dedicated for its Galaxy series of smartphones. A recent leak from known tipster Ice Universe had recently revealed the February 1 launch date for the Galaxy S23 series. And now, a fresh tweet from the same tipster revealed that the president of Samsung’s mobile experience business, TM Roh, will be unveiling a “Galaxy dedicated chip” at the upcoming the event.

This is not entirely new information considering that TM Roh had previously hinted at Samsung working on an exclusive chipset for Galaxy phones back in April of last year. The senior official had talked about such a chip in comparison to the Google Tensor chips for the Pixel series of smartphones. As of right now, Exynos series of chips are the company’s proprietary SoCs and are even featured in certain other brands as well. However, the Exynos models are only available in select regions and models.

But as per sources close to the matter, the company is reportedly working on utilizing second or third generation of 3nm GAA manufacturing technology used by Samsung Foundry. In other words, this means that the brand is planning on unveiling a new advanced high end chipset for mobile devices soon. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Poco C55 to Launch as a Rebranded Redmi 12C

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 10, 2023

Poco just unveiled the Poco C50 last week. The device is on sale starting today in India. According to a reliable source, the brand may soon release a better version of this handset called Poco C55.

Thankfully, all the key features of this upcoming phone are already known. Because it is going to be a rebranded version of an existing Redmi smartphone. Let’s go through the details.

According to Kacper Skrzypek, Poco may launch a new device called Poco C55. This phone will be a rebadged Redmi 12C, which went official in China on New Year’s Eve.

The tipster also reveals that the Redmi 12C will be making its international debut as well. It will be sold with and without NFC. On the other hand, the Poco C55 will lack NFC.

In terms of specs, the Poco C55 is expected to be the same as the Redmi 12C. However, it might have some visual changes on its rear.

Poco C55 will likely arrive with a 6.71-inch HD+ display (LCD), a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, a 50MP rear camera, a 5MP selfie camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging support.

We expect Poco to start teasing the arrival of this smartphone once the planned launch date nears. It might also start appearing on certification websites in the coming days.

Xiaomi 13 series global launch & Xiaomi 13S Ultra announcement could be during MWC 2023

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Sean

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Jan 10, 2023

Just a while back, the Xiaomi 13 series was officially announced in the Chinese market. However, the company might be planning on releasing these models for the global regions soon, along with the unveiling of its premium flagship model, the 13S Ultra as well.

Earlier today (10th January 2023), the Chinese tech giant announced that the Xiaomi 13 series, which includes the base and higher end Pro variant, will launch globally during the MWC 2023 event. For those unaware, MWC or Mobile World Congress is a major conference where various brands take the stage to announce their new products, mainly smartphones and related technologies. This The upcoming event will also be hosted in Barcelona.

The company recently shared a teaser image poster, in which revealed the brand revealed that it plans to announce new technologies during MWC 2023 Barcelona. However, Xiaomi didn’t clearly specify what these new technologies actually are. Although, it is also rumored that the company will be announcing its Ultra model as well during this event. For those unaware, the brand usually releases a new flagship phone later in the year following the release of its high end numbered series of smartphones.

Last year, it was the Xiaomi 12S Ultra that was unveiled after the 12 series release. So we can expect the 13S Ultra to launch as its successor. This model will likely feature a new Leica camera technology, which was the focus of the last gen phone. Finer details are still unclear, although, we can expect the device to feature 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate display, Android 13 OS out of the box, possibly Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

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