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Xiaomi Water Purifier Sales Exceed 5 Million Units Sales Mark

Apart from smartphones, Xiaomi has a diverse range of products available under their branding globally. They have launched multiple products under their brandings such as robot vacuum cleaners, water purifiers, air purifiers and even writing pads and ink pens. In mainland China, Xiaomi has also launched products like chimneys, air conditioners and washing machines. And they are successful in selling other products too and that is not very surprising for us, as the product strategy of Xiaomi works out really well.

Now, a report hovering online claims that Xiaomi has managed to cross the total of 5 million sold units benchmark for the Xiaomi Water Purifier. Xiaomi China has officially announced that their water purifiers have surpassed 5 million sales in the timeframe of 7 years. Currently, the cheapest water purifying item offered by Xiaomi costs just CNY 129. The water purifier is a Xiaomi bowl model.

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The most expensive purifier is the Xiaomi 1600G, which costs CNY 3999. Others include items like the Xiaomi thermosoliners Q600, the Xiaomi dual-core water purifiers 1000G/1200G, and the Xiaomi water purifiers 600G, which are nearly able to meet the needs of customers with a variety of criteria. It’s absolutely fantastic news that the brand, which isn’t really centred on that product, has sold more than 5 million units.

In the market, Xiaomi has been doing really well, and every day they are setting new records. The brand’s most recent record was broken when it exceeded the 5 million sales threshold for the Xiaomi Water Purifier.  In the near future, they will release more products, and it will be interesting to see how they perform. The brand has so far performed remarkably well with practically every product.

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Price of the iPhone 12 Mini Has Dropped to an All-time Low in India

If you are from India and were looking out to buy an iPhone on a strict budget then this might be a worthy deal for you. The pretty famous iPhone 12 Mini is available at an all-time low price tag in the country. The brand is currently offering as much as a 35% price discount on the product compared to its launch price. The device was launched back in the year 2020 and the starting price of the device was INR 69,900 for the 64GB variant. The device has got offers and discounts several times. Back in the month of May, it was available for INR 64,999.

After the release of the iPhone 14 lineup, the brand discontinued several iPhone models including the iPhone 11 and 12 Mini. However, this doesn’t mean you will not get software updates or after-sale services. You will surely get all of them, marking them as discontinued product basically implies that the brand will no more manufacture the newer units. Anyway, going back to the main headline, the iPhone 12 Mini is currently listed on Flipkart with a price tag of INR 36,999.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini

The current price tag of the device is literally around 38% less compared to the original launch price. Further, the e-commerce site is offering an additional 5% bank cashback when purchased using Axis band cards. So if you were looking to buy an iPhone for around 40,000 INR, then this could easily be a recommendable choice. The device has got a pretty decent set of specifications as its price.

With a 5.4-inch screen, an edge-to-edge OLED Super Retina XDR display, 460ppi pixel density, HDR 10, and compatibility with HLG HDR, the iPhone 12 mini offers all the features you’d expect. It has a camera module that is square-shaped, with a pair of 12MP sensors and an LED flash on the back and a 12MP selfie camera perched on top of the front’s wide notch. The 5nm A14 Bionic chipset is said to give 40% better CPU performance than A12 Bionic. The iOS 14 will come pre-installed with the device.

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OnePlus 11 Specs Roundup – Here’s Everything We Know About the Upcoming OnePlus Flagship

OnePlus is a brand that started off strong with the enthusiast crowd in mind. However, in the past few years, the brand has become quite mediocre pumping out generic smartphones that lack any x-factor.

However, the launch of the OnePlus 11 is upon us, and the brand has promised that it will be returning to its past glory with this device. So let’s explore all that’s known so far about the OnePlus 10 Pro successor before its January 4 launch in China.

OnePlus 11 design

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Design-wise not much has changed from the last generation. The OnePlus 11 has a curved back panel featuring the same triple camera + LED flash setup on the camera island that is fused to the edge of the device. However, the brand has opted to go with a round camera island this time around rather than a square one.

The front panel is flat on the OnePlus 11 as opposed to the curved display that has been the staple of a OnePlus flagship for multiple generations now. The bezels on the device are super slim, and the alert slider is present on the right edge along with the power button. The top left of the display features a small punch-hole for the front camera.

OnePlus 11 specs

Coming down to the specifications, the display is said to be a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED screen with a 2K (3216 x 1440 pixel) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The choice of an E4 AMOLED rather than more cutting-edge options could be an indication that the brand is trying lower the cost of the device.

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Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip powering the device. The chipset will include the Adreno 740 GPU, which has demonstrated significant improvements over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips that powered the OnePlus 10 Pro. To further bump up the gaming performance, OnePlus has confirmed that it will be integrating the device with its self-developed Super Graphics Engine, which allows for high frame rates and native image quality.

This is made possible with the aid of a specialized rendering processor, software algorithms, game development engines, and other software and hardware synergies. According to the company, the phone would give up to 120fps with the optimization, regardless of the frame rate that the original game supports. The OnePlus 11 is said to retain an average frame rate of 119.8 FPS and a maximum temperature of no more than 43° C after an hour of League of Legends Mobile play.

OnePlus

The OnePlus flagship will include LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. There will be three different models available: 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB. The smartphone will have a 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging capacity. It will come with a charging brick and a protective case included in the box.

Hasselblad has made modifications to the OnePlus 11’s triple rear camera setup. The main camera on the OnePlus flagship will be a 50MP shooter with a Sony IMX890 sensor. A 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP telephoto camera will be attached to it. Selfies and video calls may be taken with the device’s 16MP front camera.

The OnePlus 11 comes in two color options: green and black. It will weigh 205 grams and come with ColorOS 13.0, an Android 13-based operating system, pre-installed. The OnePlus 11 will boast Corning Gorilla Glass protection and IP54 certification. Last but not the least, it will utilize the AAC Technology-developed bionic vibration sensor motor. OnePlus claims that this will be the most powerful and largest vibration motor in an Android phone, with a volume greater than 600mm³.

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The Affordable Redmi 12C debuts with Helio G85 under the hood

Xiaomi has launched an incredibly affordable smartphone under its sub-brand Redmi. The device in question is called the Redmi 12C and it doesn’t stray far from the brand’s effective budget formula, which is all about offering good specs at a low price. The handset arrives with a large 6.71-inch display, a massive 5000mAh battery, and a capable MediaTek Helio G85 SoC under the hood. Continue reading to learn more about its specs, pricing, and availability.

Redmi 12C

The Redmi 12C looks somewhat similar to the Redmi A1 series smartphones that were launched earlier this year. It has a squircle camera island that features two cameras, an LED flash, and a fingerprint sensor. The device has a curved back with a textured design. On the front, there’s a flat display with thin bezels and a V-shaped notch.

Moving to the specifications, the smartphone packs a 6.71-inch display that offers high resolution. The screen is likely an LCD. Redmi 12C is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, supplemented by LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 flash memory. The smartphone weighs around 192g and has a thickness of around 8.77mm.

For photography, the handset has a duar-rear camera unit on the back with a 50MP main sensor. There’s a 5MP snapper on the front for selfies and video calls. The 4G smartphone is fueled by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W charging. It has the usual connectivity options like Bluetooth, WiFi, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Talking about the price, the Redmi 12C starts at 699 Yuan ($101) with 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage. It is also offered in 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants, which are priced at 799 Yuan ($115) and 899 Yuan ($130), respectively. The handset is only available for purchase in Mainland China as of now.

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Realme GT 2 Explorer vs Honor 80 GT: Specs Comparison

Honor closed 2022 with a brand new flagship killer perfect for gamers and power users: the Honor 80 GT. It is a device with an amazing level of performance offered at an affordable price. Just like the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition released earlier this year with flagship-class hardware. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition and the Honor 80 GT. We decided to compare the new Honor flagship killer with the old Realme one for an important reason: despite Honor releasing the flagship at the end of this year, it still ships with Android 12 out of the box instead of Android 13. That is the reason why it is a perfect rival of the GT 2 Explorer Master Edition.

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition vs Honor 80 GT

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition Honor 80 GT
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm,
195 g
162.5 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm,
187 g
DISPLAY 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, Realme UI Android 12, Magic UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/3.3
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 54 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 100W 4800 mAh, Fast Charging 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM 5G, dual SIM, reverse charging 5W

Design

The Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition has a very original design and it wins the design comparison. Its aesthetics are reminiscent of a travel trunk and the phone is built with premium materials: you can choose between a ceramic back or an eco leather back, alongside an aluminum frame. It is one of the most original phones released this year and also one of the phones with the highest screen to body ratio. The Honor 80 GT still comes with an original design, but there is no way for it to compete if we talk about aesthetics in general, so you should definitely go for the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition if you are looking for the most beautiful phone.

Display

The displays of these two phones are very similar to each other, but it looks like the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition has a slightly better panel. It is an OLED display able to show images with up to one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ certification, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. Honor GT has an AMOLED display with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Note that the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition is also the only phone of the duo with stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

The Honor 80 GT is the phone featuring the best hardware here. Both phones are powered by the best chipset: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 by Qualcomm. But on the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition, the SoC has a higher clock frequency: 3.2 GHz, because the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is underclocked at just 3 GHz on the Honor 80 GT. On the other hand, with the Honor 80 GT, you can actually get a higher amount of RAM: up to 16 GB, as well as 256 GB of native storage. Talking about the software, the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition ships with Android 12 and Realme UI 3.0, while the Honor 80 GT runs Android 12 with Magic UI 7 on top. We consider the Realme UI 3.0 as a more advanced user interface, for now.

Camera

The Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition offers better camera hardware. It has a triple rear camera including a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 3 MP microlens with 40x magnification. With the Honor 80 GT, you actually get a 54 MP main sensor without optical stabilization, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera.

Battery

Last but not least, is the battery. On the Realme GT Explorer Master Edition, the battery is bigger, with a capacity of 5000 mAh instead of just 4800 mAh. This means that the battery life will be longer on a single charge. It is also able to charge quicker with 100W fast charging.

Price

The starting price of the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition in China is roughly $509/€476, while the Honor 80 GT starts from about $482/€450 in the Chinese market. None of these phones went global.

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition vs Honor 80 GT: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition

PRO

  • Higher CPU frequency
  • Better camera
  • Faster charging
  • Very original design
  • Bigger battery

CONS

  • Thicker and heavier

Honor 80 GT

PRO

  • Thinner
  • Very interesting price
  • More compact
  • Infrared port

CONS

  • Inferior camera

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Following the EU, India Makes USB-C Charging Port Mandatory for Mobile Devices

Following the EU’s lead, the Indian government has now passed a regulation that will mandate the use of USB-C chargers for all mobile devices. Technology companies in the country will have to adopt USB Type-C as the standard charging port for all electronic products by March 2025.

Indian government-run Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) made the announcement on Tuesday after consulting with industry stakeholders about standards, global supply chain constraints, and product availability. “BIS has notified standards for type C chargers and the government will come up with two common types of charging ports for mobiles and wearable electronic devices,” Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary of the Indian ministry of consumer affairs, said in an interview with Business Standard.

“There is a broad consensus among the industry and government that the use of USB type C charging ports can be made mandatory after six months of the European Union’s rolling out of standards for USB charging ports in 2024 as electronic manufacturers have a global integrated supply chain,” Singh added.

All smartphone manufacturers and technology companies in the country will have to adopt USB Type-C as the standard charging port for electronic products by March 2025, not six months but three months after the deadline in the EU. However, some devices that have no practical use for a USB-type C will be excluded from the mandate.

The objective behind the new law is to reduce the number of chargers per household, thereby minimizing the amount of e-waste generated, said the Consumer Affairs ministry. In addition, this is said to be a step toward Prime Minister Modi’s LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, which aims to motivate people all over the world to do “mindful and deliberate usage” instead of “mindful and wasteful consumption.”

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Stable One UI 5 Update Rolling Out to the Affordable Galaxy A04s

Samsung has updated nearly all the devices in its portfolio to the latest version of Android at an impressive pace. Only a handful of smartphones haven’t received the update and it’s only a matter of time before they get the software treat in the form of One UI 5. The latest and probably one of the last Samsung devices to get the Android 13-based update is the budget Galaxy A04s.

Galaxy A04s is one of the cheapest Samsung-made smartphones and it was launched only a few months ago with Android 12. Now, the device has started receiving the latest Android 13 update with a firmware version labeled A047MUBU1BVK5. The update is currently being seeded in Panama, however, it should extend to other regions in the coming days.

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As the A04s is a budget model, it gets the One UI Core 5.0 instead of the normal version. It’s basically the same as the regular One UI 5 with a few omissions. Basically, some of the new Android 13 features are not supported on the device because it lacks the required hardware.

The update also brings November 2022 security patch with itself. The handset is listed on Samsung’s quarterly update schedule, which means it will get the next security patch in Q1 2023.

As usual, Samsung is rolling out the latest update in a staged fashion, so it will take some time to reach every unit. If you have a Galaxy A04s and live in Panama, you can update your device to Android 13 by going to Settings, tapping on the Software update menu, and selecting Download and install.

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Leaked Renders Show Galaxy A54 With a Galaxy S23-Like Premium Design

Samsung will be refreshing its mid-range Galaxy A series in 2023. The Korean giant may soon launch the new Galaxy A34, Galaxy A54, and other affordable smartphones. Earlier today, a report released press renders and color options of the A34. And now, AndroidHeadlines has leaked detailed images of the Galaxy A54, showcasing the design of the smartphone in four colors.

Galaxy A54 white

Samsung Galaxy A54 is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2023 with a bunch of other A series smartphones, including Galaxy A14, Galaxy A24, and Galaxy A34. Reports suggest there won’t be a Galaxy A74 this year, so the Galaxy A54 might debut as the most premium model in the series.

The handset has been pictured with a flagship-like design that resembles the leaked renders of the Galaxy S23. The most visible change in the appearance of the smartphone is its camera module. Just like the S23 series, the Galaxy A54 may not feature the plate and each lens could appear as an individual bump.

Galaxy A54 black
Galaxy A54 Bora purple

As can be seen in the images, the smartphone has a flat display with curved corners. The bezels around the display look thin and the selfie camera is embedded in a punch-hole cutout in the center. Renders reveal the Galaxy A54 will be offered in at least four colors: Black, Lime, Purple, and White.

Reports suggest the upcoming handset will have a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset and pack a 5,100mAh battery. The phone could feature a 32MP selfie camera on the front. There might be a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera on the rear.

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Redmi K60 Official Cooling Case Can Cool The Device By 4-Degree

Xiaomi has today announced a new smartphone accessory for the Redmi K60 smartphone – an official thermal cooling case. Well, you maybe have heard about this for the very first time and so are we. We have come across many cooling accessories for the smartphone but the cooling case seems something new and Redmi launched it today. The new cooling case for the Redmi K60 claims to lower the temperature of the device by as much as 4 degrees Celsius.

According to rumours, Redmi used the same-segment heat technology of the flagship phone for the first time to enhance the phone’s outer cover. The temperature of the new phase composite material is changed from solid to liquid dual state, and actual long-acting heat is diffused while the heat is conveyed quickly.

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According to the theory, as soon as the mobile phone’s temperature increases, the composite material quickly absorbs the heat and melts, bringing down the phone’s peak temperature. In order to help mobile phones cool down rapidly, maintain high energy output, and be more comfortable with high-loading scenes like games and videos, officials highlighted that efficient solid-liquid distributes heat in dissipation. This is similar to summoning a “bonus patch” for mobile phones.

The back of the Redmi mobile phone’s fuselage cools by 4°C after an hour of testing thanks to its ice-sensing heat protection cover, and it actually cooled down quickly. The price of the ice-sensing heat protection case in Xiaomi Mall is CNY 79, or around $11.

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Lenovo YogaBook 9i 13 dual Display laptop leaks, could launch at CES 2023

Lenovo recently unveiled multiple new devices ahead of CES 2023. The event will take place in Las Vegas starting January 5th, and all of the recently unveiled laptops and gadgets are expected to be showcased there.

However, the brand has more gadgets still tucked behind the curtain which will likely debut at CES 2023. Press renders of one such device, dubbed the Lenovo YogaBook 9i 13 have been leaked by known tipster Evan Blass.

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 13, is a dual 13-inch laptop with a design like the ThinkPad X1 Fold and a free-floating keyboard that can be wedged between the two screens when the laptop is folded. The Yoga 9i has two independent displays as opposed to the ThinkPad’s single foldable panel.

Looking at the renders, it is clear that the device can be used in multiple orientations like – a traditional laptop, in a dual-screen orientation, and in a folded tablet-like orientation. One of the renders confirms that the laptop will come with a matching stylus. Lastly, the notch on the device will slightly protrude from the bezel. Other than housing the camera and face unlock hardware, it will also act as a gripping point to open the laptop.

There are currently no specs available on the device, however, it looks like a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack will be present. Lastly, the render features the laptop in a beautiful and eye-catching dark turquoise color. We can expect the device to come in other vibrant colors.

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Oppo China announces ColorOS 13 Update Plan for Q1 2023

Software updates have been deemed a weak point for Chinese OEMs for a long time. However, that changed to some extent in 2022, at least for Oppo. The BBK-owned company has already updated a good number of smartphones in both China and overseas market. Now, as we are preparing to enter 2023, the brand has announced the ColorOS 13 update plan for the first quarter of the year. Let’s look at the details.

In Q1 2023, Oppo will be rolling out stable and beta builds of Android 13-based ColorOS 13 to a vast number of smartphones. The devices that will receive the beta update include the OPPO Reno7 5G, Oppo K9s, and Oppo Reno5. The update timeline is for the Chinese region and the brand should announce the global update plan in a day or two.

ColorOS 13 Q1 2023 launch timeline

ColorOS 13 China Update Timeline Q1 2023

Beta Update

From January 11, 2023

  • Oppo Reno 7 5G
  • Oppo Reno 7 New Year Edition
  • Oppo K10 Vitality 5G
  • Oppo K9s

From February, 2023

  • Oppo Reno 5 K 5G
  • Oppo Reno K9

From March, 2023

  • Oppo K9 Pro 5G
  • Oppo K9x 5G
  • Oppo A55 5G

Stable Update

From January 12, 2023

  • Oppo Find X2 Pro
  • Oppo Ace 2
  • Oppo Find X2
  • Oppo Ace 2 Eva limited edition
  • Oppo X2 Pro Lamborghini edition

From January 13, 2023

  • Oppo K10x 5G
  • Oppo K10 Pro 5G

From January 31, 2023

  • Oppo Pad
  • Oppo Pad Artist limited edition

As usual, the update will be rolled out in a staged fashion and will reach every unit in a few days. We’ll keep you posted as each of these devices receives a stable or beta update. You might want to check out our ColorOS 13 review to learn more about the latest update.

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Material You for Nearby Share on Android Gets Some Minor Tweaks

Google has introduced the Material You theming back in the Android 12 operating system. This enables the whole UI to adopt the colour from the wallpaper and change the accent colour, theming, and icons according to that. The brand later further pushed the support of Material You theming to different parts of the UI. Many other brands such as Vivo and OPPO also adopted the wallpaper-based theming engine in the UI. Well, Google has now reportedly did some changes in the Material You theming for the Nearby Share on Android.

Google recently pushed out the latest December patch for the Google Play System Update. Google is reportedly revamping the visuals and motion design for the Nearby Share Android app. Obviously, this means that the Material You theming engine will also get some minor tweaks here and there. The known publication 9To5Google claims that they had spotted the change in Material You for Nearby Share back in the month of November, and this is probably what Google is referring to as “revamping the visuals” in the patch notes of the latest update.

Google Nearby Share

Regarding the improvements, when you start Nearby Shares, a tab slides up to begin “Looking for nearby devices.” Google employed a left-to-right wave in the past to indicate that this was happening. The point was conveyed by a subtle element. Utilizing different Material You forms that expand and then fade out behind your profile avatar, a little Nearby Share redesign will be implemented.

The Nearby Share icon is now visible at the top of this panel, and the text has been made somewhat larger and more central. The share previews have also been improved by Google, which has made them larger and placed them on a card with symbols so that it is easier to see what is being shared.  This minor upgrade to Nearby Share that we enabled has not yet been released, but it is intended to do so after a server-side update with the most recent Google Play services.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 Could Launch Soon, Gets TKDN Certification

Redmi just finished launching its latest flagship K60 series in China and it may enter 2023 with a new Note 11 series smartphone. The device in question is called the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 and it has been making rounds on various certification sites recently. In the latest development, the handset has bagged TKDN certification, hinting at a nearby launch. Here are the details.

The Note 11 Pro 2023 has been spotted on Indonesia’s TKDN website with the model number 2209116AG. As usual, the listing did not reveal any specifications of the device. However, it hints at an imminent launch in Indonesia as well as in other global markets. The smartphone could debut early in 2023 but there’s no official confirmation from the brand yet.

Redmi Note 11 pro 2023 TKDN

Previous reports suggest the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 will debut as a mid-range smartphone with decent specifications. A recent Geekbench listing of the handset reveals it could arrive with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset, which is a fast mid-range SoC manufactured in the modern 8 nm process.

It comes with two ARM Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up to 2.3 GHz and six small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Notably, the device was spotted on the Google Play console with a 3-year-old Snapdragon 712 chip. So, we can’t say for sure which SoC will power the smartphone. However, it should be noted that the information provided by Geekbench is seldom incorrect.

The smartphone visited the benchmarking site with Android 11 and 8GB RAM. We hope Redmi will ship the Note 11 Pro 2023 with at least Android 12. Other specifications of the smartphone are yet to be known. Stick around for the latest updates.

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Google Adds “Suspected Spam Call” Warning To Its Voice Call Screen

Google had previously added support for WiFi and Cellular network switching in their voice call screen. It was for sure a beneficial step taken by the brand for many of the users out there. Now, the tech giant has reportedly did another change to the Google voice call screen. The screen will now be able to display the “Suspected Spam Caller” warning. This will help the users to prevent spam calls or obviously, any further scams, if involved in the call.

The caller screen will display the “suspected spam call” both underneath the caller number and the displayed avatar. The caller history will further display the tag for that particular number or caller. If there are some errors or the user is able to recognize the number, they are provided with an option to mark the labelled caller as “not spam” after which the suspected spam label will be never displayed for that number again.

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If the user marks the suspected number as “spam,” any further calls from that number will be diverted to voicemail, and the call history will be automatically saved to the device’s spam folder. The user can also entirely disable the filter spam call feature, which means that Google will no longer designate any caller as “suspected spam” or whatever. To disable the feature, go to the dialer’s Settings, then Security, and finally Filter Spam Calls. Users can disable it directly from this page.

The tech giant has begun rolling out the feature to all users, and all users will receive an update that will enable the feature to work in a few days. Google claims to use artificial intelligence to discern between spam and legitimate calls, and that any suspected call is subsequently marked as spam. They also claim that the AI detects billions of spam calls per month across Google’s calling ecosystem.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra Promotional Images Leaked Online

Samsung has been surely working on a bunch of its upcoming products, whether it be Samsung Galaxy S23 series, the OneUI 5.1 or the Galaxy Book 3 series. All the devices are expected to launch in the same event, and the event is said to go live on February 1st, 2023. Well, we do not have any official confirmation regarding the device’s official launch date yet. Anyway, going back to the main headline, the promotional images of the upcoming Galaxy Book 3 Ultra has been leaked online now.

The promotional photographs for the new Samsung Galaxy S23+ and S23 Ultra smartphones were previously released. The photographs show the device as its whole. The latest photos of the forthcoming Galaxy Book 3 Ultra highlight the device’s front view. The device is shown in the leaked image in grey, with a design that is remarkably similar to its predecessor. The bezels around the display appear to be excellent and thin, with the front camera positioned in the centre of the upper bezel. Samsung logo can be seen centrally on the bottom bezel, which is somewhat thicker than the other three sides.

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As stated previously, the devices might be available in February 2023. Furthermore, the forthcoming laptop was previously certified by the Bluetooth SIG. The Book 3 Ultra could be the company’s premium model in the Book 3 series. The laptop was available in four different configurations: NT960XFH, NT961XFH, NT960XFS, and NT960XFHZ. 

The Galaxy laptop will have Bluetooth 5.1, according to the listing. It will also be powered by an Intel CPU and will run Windows 11. Bluetooth SIG, on the other hand, did not reveal the exact processor. We anticipate an Intel i7 CPU. The device will also support Wi-Fi 6E. Let’s wait until the formal launch or any official teaser is released before we learn any additional information about the device’s specifications.

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The latest Redmi K60 Series is available on Giztop

The latest Redmi K60 Series is now available for purchase on Giztop. Redmi K60 smartphone can be bought for a starting price of $459 and the Redmi K60 Pro variant is available for pre-order at $599 only. Please note that the prices mentioned are applicable to the base variant only.

Redmi K60 5G Smartphone

Redmi K60 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset the phone comes with 8GB /12GB/ 16GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB/ 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage options. 

Redmi K60 has a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5500mAh battery it supports a 67W fast charge and runs on Android 13 OS-based MIUI 14.

Available in White and Black colors, you can now buy the Redmi K60 smartphone for $459 only at Giztop. 

Redmi K60 PRO 5G Smartphone ( Pre-order)

Redmi K60 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate similar to the K60 version. However, the Pro version comes with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. You have multiple memory options viz. 8GB /12GB/ 16GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB/ 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. 

Redmi K60 Pro has a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP(Sony IMX800) main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5000mAh battery it supports a 120W fast flash charge and runs on Android 13 OS-based MIUI 14.

Available in White, Black, and Green colors, you can now pre-order the Redmi K60 Pro smartphone for $599 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a pre-order only and the delivery will begin from January 2023.

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Huawei Patent: Respiratory Infection Detection via Blood Oxygen Level Readings

Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has now filed a new patent for a forthcoming technology that can identify respiratory infections by measuring blood oxygen or Sp02 levels. Based on blood oxygen levels, the technique can detect the existence of respiratory system infection. According to the relevant patent summary, this application implementation case provides a detection method and related equipment that is used with the first electronic equipment in order to work properly.

Many distinct testing operations are included in the testing method. This approach consists of the following steps: testing the first operation, responding to the first operation, and sending to the second electronic equipment. based on the first information, receive physiological parameter information given by the second electronic device; When the physiological parameter information is determined to meet the preset conditions, get audio information; determine the first physiological information based on the physiological parameter information and audio information; and display the first physiological information.

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Blood oxygen saturation, respiratory frequency, body temperature, heart rate, and other physiological parameters are examples of data. This programme enables users to quickly detect the risk of infection in the respiratory system while ensuring the accuracy of the test findings and the equipment’s low power consumption. There are already various smartwatches on the market that use sensors to test the blood oxygen level. They are, however, not the ones on whom we can rely. We currently have adequate medical equipment for this purpose.

It will be interesting to watch how the technology works once it hits the market. Will it be able to deliver reliable information, or will we see the tag “Do not utilise the information for medical purposes!” once more? We are quite eager to put the new technology to the test. Let’s see if they can get the product to market or if it will be just another unsuccessful patent since there are already thousands of patents by various brands, but not all of them debut in the real market.

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More Details About Qualcomm’s 12-Core ARM-based Desktop CPU Surface Online

Last month, it was uncovered that Qualcomm, the leading mobile chipset manufacturer, is readying a powerful desktop CPU. Codenamed “Hamoa”, the chipset may debut in 2024 with 12 CPU cores in an 8+4 configuration. The chip is rumored to support discrete GPUs as well. Even though we are still more than a year away from its launch, a new report is here with some more details about the upcoming desktop processor.

The report reaffirms the fact that the CPU will have 12 cores. However, the configuration is still anyone’s guess. An earlier report by developer Kuba Wojciechowski revealed the cores will be in an 8+4 configuration, with 8 performance cores and 4 energy-efficient cores.

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In the latest development, it has been reported that Qualcomm is testing the Hamoa chip in the form of two variants, with the internal model numbers SC8380X and SC8380XP. It is clear by the designations that these are the successors to the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, which has the model number SC8280.

Further, the test platform is also reported to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G modem. This suggests, the Chipmaker wants to combine its new desktop CPU with an integrated 5G modem, although whether the modem will be included in all chips remains unclear.

In addition, the upcoming CPU will use the new UFS 4.0 standard for connecting the flash memory. This will result in increased transmission rates, which should translate to further advantages in terms of performance.

From what is known so far, we can say that the forthcoming chipset will be designed more like a modern mobile processor than a desktop CPU. It remains to be seen whether this new chipset will be on par with other PC chips out there.

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OnePlus 11R Live Images Surface Online: Alert Slider, Curved Display, and More

OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 in China next week. Now ahead of the launch, the OnePlus 11R has surfaced in live images. The smartphone has been subject to leaks and rumours in the past. The new leaked images shared by publication GadgetGang give us an entire look at the OnePlus 11R from all angles.

The OnePlus 11R is seen in a secured back case so the colour variant of the device remains a mystery. The case has a rectangular island with cutouts for three camera sensors and an LED flash. However, it remains to be seen if the phone also has a rectangular camera module. The OnePlus 10R had a different camera module design. The alert slider which was missing on the predecessor model makes a comeback on the OnePlus 11R as it is seen positioned on the right side. There is a power button below the alert slider. The left edge has volume rocker keys. 

The OnePlus 11R has a USB-C port, SIM tray, and a speaker grille at the bottom edge. The top edge has an IR Blaster and a secondary microphone cutout. The upcoming offering will be the first from OnePlus to feature IR Blaster. 

Coming to the front, the OnePlus 11R has a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. A closer look shows that the device has curved edges. This indicates that it will be the first R-series device from the brand to come with a curved display panel. 

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Apple Could Adopt New Strategy For iPhones Next Year, 15 Plus Might Be Cheaper Than iPhone 14 Plus

There have been many rumours surrounding the next-generation iPhone 15 lineup. Earlier this month, it was reported that the iPhone 15 Ultra may see the biggest single-generational price jump in iPhone history. Now a new report by Naver suggests that Apple may adopt a new pricing and marketing strategy for the iPhone 15 series. 

Apple’s current non-Pro iPhone 14 i.e. the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus have not performed well in terms of sales. This is because the company deviated from its usual strategy of equipping the entire iPhone 14 lineup with the same specifications albeit with a few differences. The non-Pro iPhone 14 models retained the same core specifications as their predecessor whereas the Pro variants packed significant upgrades. 

The Cupertino-based tech giant’s expectations of the iPhone 14 sales were quite different and it is now re-evaluating strategies for 2023 as per the latest report. The company might consider catering the iPhone 15 lineup to different people. 

The report by Naver highlights three strategies that Apple might adopt. The first one is that the brand could reduce the differences between the non-Pro and Pro models. This correlates with past rumours that the entire iPhone 15 lineup will come with Dynamic Island. The second option is that Apple might consider pricing the iPhone 15 Plus lower than the current generation model. The company aims to widen the gap between the Plus and Pro variants. Currently, the iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899 with the same specs as the iPhone 13 compared to the iPhone 14 Pro starting at $1,099. This raises the question of why someone would choose a device with no new changes. 

The last strategy Apple could adopt is creating differences between the iPhone 15 Plus and the Pro variant. The brand could offer different features and materials. Previously, reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had revealed that the company would increase differences between the Pro and non-Pro models as well as the Pro and the Max variant.

With the new strategy, Apple seems to be aiming for stable sales of all iPhone models next year. 

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