Tesla Faces Backlash Over Recent Price Cuts

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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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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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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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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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Scam Alert: Microsoft’s VALL-E Can Replicate Any Voice In Three Seconds

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Jan 10, 2023

Artificial intelligence technologies are developing at an incredible speed. After AI models that can create images from your words and converse with you, now Microsoft has developed VALL-E, an AI that can imitate any sound it hears in just three seconds. Unlike many AI tools, VALL-E can replicate the emotions and tone of a speaker, even when creating a recording of words that the original speaker never said. Here are the details…

VALL-E: The AI tool that can replicate any voice

Microsoft recently released an artificial intelligence tool known as VALL-E that can replicate people’s voices. The tool uses just a 3-second recording of a specific voice as a prompt to generate content, and it was trained on 60,000 hours of English speech data. The AI model is capable of replicating the emotions and tone of a speaker, even when creating a recording of words that the original speaker never said.

This is a significant advancement in the field of AI-generated speech, as previous models were only able to replicate the voice, but not the emotions or tone of the speaker. A paper out of Cornell University used VALL-E to synthesize several voices, and some examples of the work are available on GitHub. While the voice samples shared by Microsoft range in quality, some sound natural, while others are clearly machine-generated and sound robotic. However, as AI technology continues to improve, the generated recordings will likely become more convincing.

However, there are concerns about the ethical implications of this technology. As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, the voices generated by VALL-E and similar technologies will become more convincing, which could open the door to realistic spam calls that replicate the voices of real people that a potential victim knows. Politicians and other public figures could also be impersonated, which could lead to false information being spread on social media.

In addition, there are security concerns. Some banks use voice recognition technology to verify the identity of a caller, but if AI-generated voices become more convincing, it could become more difficult to detect if a caller is using a VALL-E voice. Additionally, the technology may also impact voice actors, as their services may no longer be needed if AI-generated voices become more realistic.

VALL-E is an impressive AI tool that has the potential to revolutionize the field of voice synthesis. However, it also raises several ethical and security concerns. It will be important for companies like Microsoft to develop measures to regulate the use of VALL-E to ensure it is used for good, and not for malicious purposes.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Indian pricing revealed ahead of January 18 launch

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Jan 10, 2023

Samsung will be launching multiple A-series smartphones on January 18 in India and the global markets. The Galaxy A14 5G will also launch in India on January 18. A recent report revealed the box price of the Galaxy A14 5G coming to India. Now, a new report has appeared tipping off the actual price range of the smartphone.

According to a report by thetechoutlook, Samsung will launch the Galaxy A14 5G in India with a starting price of INR 16,499. This price will be for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. Other than that base model, the device will also be available in 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB models, with price tags of INR 19,499 and INR 21,999, respectively.

In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is said to have a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch at the top. The phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage. OneUI 5.0, which is built on top of Android 13, handles the software.

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G will be equipped with three cameras: a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. For selfies and video calls, the phone will have a 13MP front-facing camera.

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G’s 5,000mAh battery supports 15W rapid charging. The phone should weigh 202 grams and measure 167.7 x 78.0 x 9.1mm in size. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.

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Mysterious Realme Phone with 5,500mAh Battery in Works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2023

Realme has launched multiple Realme 10-branded phones, such as the Realme 10, Realme 10s, Realme 10 Pro, and Realme 10 Pro+, in the Chinese market. A new leak, courtesy of reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, reveals that the brand is now working on a high-performance mid-range phone for the home market. It is unclear whether the phone will be a new addition to the Realme 10 series or a GT-branded phone.

According to the tipster, the upcoming Realme mid-range phone will pack a pair of 2,750mAh cells. Hence, it is expected to pack a 5,500mAh (combined typical value) battery. The device will support fast charging, but the exact charging capabilities are not known yet. Hopefully, the upcoming reports will reveal more details about the device.

All the major smartphone brands from China have launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones in the home market. However, Realme is yet to launch an SD8G2 phone. Next month, the company will unveil the Realme G Neo 5, which will come equipped with support for 240W fast charging.

While there are no concrete leaks available, it is likely that the Realme GT 3 Pro with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 may debut after the GT Neo 5. The mysterious Realme phone with a 5,500mAh battery is also expected to launch after the GT Neo 5. Hopefully, the upcoming reports will reveal more information about these devices.

As far as the GT Neo 5 is concerned, it may arrive in two battery variants, such as 4,600mAh with 240W charging and 5,000mAh battery with 150W charging. Both variants are expected to feature a 6.74-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 13 OS, Realme UI 4.0, a 16-megapixel main camera, and 50-megapixel triple rear cameras.

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Redmi Note 12 Turbo May Launch Soon

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 10, 2023

The Redmi Note 12 series was first unveiled in China at the end of October. The lineup originally consists of four models. A fifth device was introduced in December. Further, three of these handsets made their way to India last week.

Now, as per a reliable source, the company may introduce one more phone. Let’s check out the details.

Redmi Note 12 pro featured — Redmi Note 12 Pro

According to Kacper Skrzypek, Xiaomi may release yet another Redmi Note 12 series smartphone. This device will be officially called Redmi Note 12 Turbo (not to be confused with Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed).

The tipster says that this handset is codenamed ‘marble’. It will be powered by a Qualcomm chipset. Additionally, Xiaomiui states that it will ship with MIUI 14 based on Android 13.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information he has shared so far. Hopefully, we get to learn more about this mysterious phone in the coming days. It should start popping up on certification websites once the launch nears.

For the unaware, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is not the only unreleased Redmi Note 12 series smartphone. Xiaomi is also expected to launch Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, which is basically a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro. This device was earlier planned to go official as Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023.

During the Redmi Note 12 series launch conference in India, the company said that it will keep the new Redmi Note family less cluttered. But it doesn’t appear to be like that, at least for other markets.

Samsung Unveils a New Technology Focused on Safe Driving; Samsung Ready Care

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Jan 10, 2023

After launching many TVs and new software features at the CES 2023 event, Samsung unveiled two standalone technology – Ready Care and Ready Tune in collaboration with Harmon. Which, Ready Care is something very interesting tech which is revealed by Samsung. The Ready Care uses multiple information and then changes the settings of the car in order to ensure safe driving. Regarding Ready Tune, it is simply a technology which intelligently adjusts the sound output to provide a best-in-class audio experience.

In more depth, Ready Care examines the physical and mental health of the driver. It modifies the car’s settings based on the data collected to increase driving safety and comfort. Using cameras and sensors installed inside a car as well as health-related information from wearables like the Galaxy Watch, this new technology from Harman and Samsung may detect cognitive distraction, visual distraction, and tiredness in a driver.

Based on these three factors, Ready Care can alter a number of vehicle settings to increase driving security. To keep the driver awake, the system might adjust the audio level, interior illumination, and air conditioning settings if it notices that the driver is getting sleepy. Similarly to this, the system will activate a function known as Stress-Free Routing if it determines that the driver is stressed (via Galaxy Watch readings). Even if it requires taking a longer route, it will offer a navigation path with fewer traffic and weather-related problems to keep stress levels in check.

Following that is Relaxing Mode. This function can operate smart home appliances including lights, air conditioning, and TV with the aid of Samsung SmartThings. Just before the driver gets home, Relaxing Mode will modify various settings of these gadgets according to the driver’s mental state to make them more relaxing. Samsung hopes to increase driving safety and offer seamless integration across multiple connected systems based on the data acquired through in-car cameras and sensors, utilising health information received from gadgets like the Galaxy Watch, and using the company’s services like SmartThings.

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iQOO 11 Launched in India: SD8 Gen 2, 144Hz 2K Display, 120W Charging, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 10, 2023

The iQOO 11 made its global debut in China in early December. It was made available in Southeast Asia a few days later. Today, the company has launched the device in India as scheduled.

The iQOO 11 is the brand’s flagship smartphone. It comes with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 2K 144Hz AMOLED display, and 120W fast-wired charging support. Let’s check out everything it has to offer along with pricing and availability.

iQOO 11 Specifications

The iQOO 11 is built around a 6.78-inch centered punch-hole Samsung E6 AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The 10-bit panel offers a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels (2K), 517 PPI, 144Hz refresh rate (LTPO 4), and 300Hz touch sampling rate (1200Hz instant).

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. The SoC is paired with LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and a VC liquid cooling system. The handset ships with Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13. The company guarantees 3 Android updates and 4 years of security updates.

There’s a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of an OIS-assisted 50MP Samsung GN5 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 13MP 2x telephoto shooter. On the front, there’s a 16MP snapper. All of these cameras are powered by a Vivo V2 imaging chip.

The smartphone provides support for dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C. It also arrives with dual stereo speakers, an IR sensor, and an optical fingerprint sensor.

Last but not least, the handset draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery and carries support for 120W fast wired charging.

iQOO 11 Price and Availability in India

The iQOO 11 will retail at the following price tags in India.

8GB + 256GB – ₹59,999 (~$730)

16GB + 256GB – ₹64,999 (~$790)

It can be availed in either Alpha (glass back) or Legend (silicon leather) color options.

The device will be available for purchase starting at 12 PM IST on January 13 via Amazon India and iQOO.com. Customers can get ₹5,000 discount on credit/debit cards issued by HDFC and ICICI banks.

The brand is also offering an additional exchange bonus of up to ₹4,000. Finally, Amazon Prime customers get 24-hour early access to the sale at 12 PM IST IST on January 12, in addition to an extra ₹1,000 discount.

Apple May Overtake Samsung by Launching its AR Headset Earlier

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Jan 10, 2023

Apple is now reportedly planning to enter the field of AR headsets soon. It has been claimed that the brand is working on its upcoming AR/VR headset and Apple will launch the gadget this spring, ahead of the WWDC 2023 event. If this comes out to be true, then Apple will surely overtake Samsung in terms of launching the AR headset. Both brands are working on their very own AR/VR headset and as of now, it seems that Apple may launch one earlier. Let’s look into the information in more detail.

According to well-known insider Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple’s next AR/VR headset will go on sale sometime in the fall of this year. Another Apple expert, Ming Chi-Kuo, predicted a few days ago that the company would release its AR/VR headgear before the end of 2023. Samsung has not yet announced an AR/VR headset, despite Apple being close to doing so.

Gurman claims that Apple has already sent a few developers the prototype hardware to test. The product, however, is far from finished, and it appears that Apple still has a lot of problems to address. According to Gurman, earlier predictions that Apple’s AR/VR headset might be unveiled in January were accurate. The company had a lot of work to do on the product and many bugs to fix, thus the schedule shifted. Apple is focusing on launching the product as soon as possible. The brand is also making sure that there won’t be any further delay in the launch.

That concludes our discussion of Apple’s upcoming augmented reality headset. By entering the market for AR headsets sooner than Samsung, it appears that the brand will inevitably surpass Samsung. There have been practically no leaks about Samsung’s future AR/VR headset. Samsung will, however, undoubtedly soon release its own headset as well. What do you think about this? Please let us know by leaving a comment below in your own words.

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POCO C50 goes on sale in India – Check price, offers & specs

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Jan 10, 2023

Poco recently launched the Poco C50 budget-range smartphone in India. POCO’s latest C-series smartphone is a rebranded Redmi A1+, which was released in the country last year. The POCO C50, like the Redmi, is powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 processor and up to 3GB of RAM. Now, the device has finally gone on sale in India.

POCO C50 Price, availability

The POCO C50 costs Rs 6,499 in India for the 2GB + 32GB configuration. Additionally, a 3GB + 32GB configuration of the entry-level smartphone is available for Rs 7299. The smartphone will be available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart beginning at 12:00 PM today (January 10).

POCO is offering the 2GB and 3GB variants of the device at Rs 6,249 and Rs 6,999, respectively, as a launch offer.

POCO C50 specs

The POCO C50 features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ (720 1600 pixel) resolution, 269ppi pixel density, 60Hz refresh rate, and 400nits peak brightness. It has 1500: 1 contrast ratio and a waterdrop notch to house the selfie camera.

The smartphone is powered by a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor with an integrated IMG PowerVR graphics unit. It has 3GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. The dedicated micro-SD card slot allows for additional storage expansion. The handset comes pre-installed with Android 12 Go Edition.

The POCO C50 features a dual-rear camera setup with an 8MP primary shooter and a depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, it has a 5MP camera.

The latest C-series handset includes a 5000mAh battery and 10W charging support. It has a micro USB charging and data transfer port. The phone has a fingerprint scanner on the back. It has a single speaker and a 3.5mm audio jack. It has Dual-SIM, 4G, 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Glonass, and BeiDou connectivity.

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Realme GT Neo 5 Live Shot Appears to Reiterate Design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2023

Realme is expected to go official at the Realme GT Neo 5 smartphone in February through the Mobile World Congress (WMC) 2023 tech trade show. The device has already appeared in the database of the TENAA certification platform with all its specifications and images. Now, a Weibo post has appeared to leak the live shot of the device.

The RMX3706 and RMX3708 are said to be the model codes of the 150W and 240W charging editions of the Realme GT Neo 5. The TENAA images of both models revealed that they have a slight difference in their rear designs. The leaked shot that has surfaced today resembles the Realme GT Neo 5 150W variant’s TENAA image.

The leaked image suggests that the Realme GT Neo 5 could feature a polycarbonate back. The top portion has a glossy rectangle-shaped block, which houses a slightly protruding camera island towards the left. It has two camera rings and an LED flash unit. The top camera ring reportedly houses the 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS support. The second camera ring could house an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The front view of the Realme GT Neo 5, which can be seen in the TENAA image below, revealed that it has a punch-hole display with an under-display fingerprint scanner. It will feature a 6.74-inch AMOLED display that offers a 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz.

Realme GT Neo 5 RMX3706_ENAA — Realme GT Neo 5 RMX3706 TENAA images

The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip’s underclocked version will power the Realme GT Neo 5. It is expected to arrive with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. Its 4,600mAh battery variant may support 240W fast charging, while its 5,000mAh battery variant will support 150W rapid charging.

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OnePlus 11 Indian variant will have 8GB RAM & 128GB storage base model: Tipster

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 10, 2023

Last week, OnePlus 11 launched in China. The device is the successor of the OnePlus 10 Pro, and reports have suggested there won’t be a OnePlus 11 Pro this year. The OnePlus 11 is scheduled to launch on February 7 in India and other global markets.

Ahead of the launch, key details regarding the phone’s RAM and storage configuration have emerged. As we already know, the Chinese variant of the OnePlus 11 is sold in three configurations – 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB. Now, tipster Mukul Sharma has claimed that the Indian variant of the device will start at 8GB + 128GB RAM and Storage instead of 12GB + 256GB.

Currently, it is not clear if OnePlus will launch its latest flagship in 16GB + 512GB configuration in India. It is however clear that both the Black and Green color options will be launched in the sub-continent. Let’s take a look at the specs of this upcoming smartphone.

OnePlus 11 specs

The OnePlus 11 has a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED LTPO 3.0 display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a Quad HD+ resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, and Dolby Vision. It has an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back and is an IP54-rated device.

The global version, which will be available on February 7, will be powered by OxygenOS 13, which is based on Android 13. It has a 5,000mAh battery and supports 100W charging.

The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It comes with up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage and up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM. It boasts a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and three cameras on the back: a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera.

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iQOO 11 5G Indian pricing tipped ahead of imminent launch, first sale date also leaked

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 10, 2023

iQOO is expected to launch the iQOO 11 5G later today (Jan 10) in India. The smartphone has already launched in China last month, so we pretty much know everything regarding the specifications. Ahead of the launch, the pricing, and configuration of the Indian model have also been revealed.

According to known tipster Parag Guglani (@passionategeekz), the iQOO 11 will come with two memory and storage variants in India. The 8GB + 256GB configuration will have a price tag of ₹54,999, while the 16GB +256GB configuration will cost ₹59,999. Do note that these prices are Including offers. The tipster states that the 16GB RAM variant has up to ₹4,000 cashback offer on it, meaning we can expect the actual price tag to be around ₹63,999.

The last bit of information provided by the tipster implies that the first sale of the iQOO 11 will commence on the 13th/14th of January in India and the 8GB +256GB model will have limited stock.

iQOO 11 5G specs

The iQOO 11 will be the first smartphone to launch in India featuring an E6 AMOLED display. The display has a Quad HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. Additionally, the brightness maxes out around 1800 nits.

Under the hood, the phone features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The iQOO 11 will ship with Android 13 OS and the FunTouch OS UI preloaded. The company has declared that it will provide the iQOO 11 with 3 years of Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security patch updates. The battery will have a capacity of 5,000mAh and allow 120W fast charging.

Coming to optics, the device is expected to feature three cameras: a 50MP primary sensor (with OIS), an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 13MP telephoto sensor with a 2x optical zoom. Additionally, the Vivo V2 chip in the iQOO 11 claims to improve photography, particularly in low light.

More information about the device will be revealed at today’s launch event, so stay tuned.

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Google Play System Update for January 2023 Adds Play Protect Improvements and More

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Chandan

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Jan 10, 2023

After rolling out the latest January 2023 update for the selected Google Pixel series of smartphones, the brand has now started rolling out the latest January 2023 Google Play System Update for a few Android users across the globe. The broader audience will get access to the update in the forthcoming days. Regarding the latest update, it brings many changes like improvements in the Google Play Protect, and further addition of some developer-focused features.

Numerous new features are added to the Google Play System with the most recent update. The company has focused on making the process of downloading and installing the app as simple as possible. In contrast, there are some improvements coming to Android’s Device Connectivity-related services that are developer-focused in addition to the standard patch notes that the Play Store team releases each month. With the most recent Play System upgrade, the Play Games profile will also receive a few improvements that should be sufficient to increase the variety of use cases.

Here’s the complete changelog for the latest January 2023 update changelog of the Google Play System update:

Games
- [Phone, PC] Expanding the range of users and use cases supported by the Play Games profile.
Google Play Store
- New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
- Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable downloads and installation.
- Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
- Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Device Connectivity related developer services in their apps.

There don’t appear to be many interesting user-facing functions at this time. Having said that, the brand anticipates releasing additional repairs and additions throughout the month. This completes our article on the most recent Google Play System update. What do you think about this? Please let us know by leaving a comment below in your own words.

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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Smartphone To Launch In India On January 18

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Jeet

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Jan 10, 2023

Samsung has a mid-range smartphone lineup in the form of the Galaxy A-series, and there are already a few 5G smartphones from the lineup available in India. Now, two more 5G smartphones under the Galaxy A-series are coming to the Indian market.

The South Korean giant has teased that two new 5G smartphones in the “A series” will go official in the Indian market on 18th January. The teaser says, “Being awesome is one thing, but amping up your awesome is a whole new world.”

We recently reported that the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G smartphone would be launched in India on 18th January, and now the Galaxy A23 5G is all set to launch on the same date in India.

While the company has not officially revealed the names of the devices that are launching in India in a couple of weeks, the source on the teaser page has revealed the names of both smartphones.

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G smartphone was introduced in August last year, featuring a 6.6-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core processor, coupled with Adreno 619L GPU.

The device packs up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a 50MP primary camera sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front side, it features an 8MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 13 operating system with the One UI 5 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

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After January 2023 Update, Google Pixel Users Have Reported Issues with the in-car Bluetooth

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Chandan

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Jan 10, 2023

Google is for sure amongst one of the fastest update-providing Android OEMs. It should be obvious as they themselves are the owner of the Android OS. Anyway, the latest January 2023 update for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series has an issue with the in-car Bluetooth system. Various users across the internet have reported the issue while using the in-car Bluetooth connection system from various car manufacturers.

Users are apparently unable to connect to the infotainment system over Bluetooth or maintain that connection. The problem appears to predominantly affect Pixel devices with a Tensor SoC, like the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro, according to user reports on Reddit and Twitter. However, not all users are impacted. The reports also claim that the problem affects some Kia, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, and Infiniti vehicles’ in-car infotainment systems.

Uncertainty persists on the specific cause of the problem. The company does not, however, take very long to fix the problem. In the next few days, Google is likely to provide an OTA update to address the fault with the Bluetooth settings in cars. There is currently no official remark from the brand on the subject.

You should wait to update your Pixel in January 2023 if you use Bluetooth to connect to the infotainment system in your automobile. You can try to connect to your car’s infotainment system via an FM adaptor or a Bluetooth receiver if you’ve previously done the update and are having problems. So that was all we had to cover up for the recently discovered bug on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 devices. Do let us know your thoughts on the comment box down below.

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Apple iPhone 15 Has Reportedly Entered Early Trial Production Phase

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Jeet

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Jan 10, 2023

It’s been just months since Apple launched the iPhone 14 lineup, and rumors about the iPhone 15 have already started surfacing online, and it appears that not just rumors but the company itself is moving at a rapid pace.

As per the latest report, the upcoming Apple iPhone 15 has entered early “machine trial production” with the Cupertino-based technology giant’s primary assembler Foxconn.

Apple iPhone 15 Ultra Concept Render Leak

The report adds that Foxconn has received instructions from Apple to begin “new machine trial production” for the new iPhone 15 and to begin new product introduction (NPI) for the device. The process is meant to introduce the device’s specific design and production needs for the company.

The development comes ahead of the mass production of smartphones, which is still several months away. This time, the company appears to be going through the process early, given that the production will be a bit different as manufacturing will take place in two countries — China and India.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 series is expected to have four models — iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Ultra. The Apple iPhone 15 Ultra will be replacing the Pro Max model and will be the top-end offering from the brand. As per the report, the Ultra model will have a titanium frame, a solid-state haptic volume button instead of physical buttons, and a USB-C port with faster transfer speeds.

This time around, all the iPhone models launching will come with a Dynamic Island, unlike the iPhone 14 series, where only the Pro models have the new front panel. All the phones are expected to have a 48MP primary camera sensor, and they will have a USB-C port.

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