Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy A34 5G mid-range phone. Rumors are rife that the device may go official as early as January 2023. Last month, a report revealed the CAD renders of the device. TheTechOutlook has now released press renders of its design and colour options.
The leaked press renders of the Galaxy A34 5G show that it will be arriving in some enticing colors. The images reveal that it will be available in shades like graphite, violet, lime, and silver.
The Galaxy A34 will arrive with a waterdrop notch display. Its back panel has a triple camera unit with an LED flash. The three cameras have protruding rings. It is unclear whether the device has a side-facing fingerprint scanner or an under-display fingerprint sensor.
The publication has also shared some of the expected specifications of the Galaxy A34. The report states that it has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz.
The Galaxy A33 was powered by the Exynos 1280 chipset, which supports 5G connectivity. Interestingly, its South Korean edition is said to be equipped with the Dimensity 1080 chipset. The same chip is likely to power the Galaxy A34. The SoC is said to be coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage.
The device may feature a 48-megapixel triple camera unit and a 13-megapixel camera on the front for selfies. It is likely to pack a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. Like the predecessor model, it may feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Readers are advised to digest the specs leak with a pinch of salt as it is only based on expectations.
Reports have claimed that the Galaxy A54 5G, which is likely to feature a new Exynos 1380 chipset, may also debut alongside the Galaxy A34. The Galaxy A14 and Galaxy A24 are also expected to be released in early 2023.
There have been several reports about the Oppo Reno 8T. The device that has the CPH2481 model number has been spotted on numerous certification sites, which indicates that it may launch as early as January in different markets. A new report by Pricebaba reveals the company also plans to launch a 5G version of the device. It has also bagged multiple certifications, which indicate that it may not take too long for it to go official.
An Oppo phone with model number CPH2505 has been approved by certification platforms like Singapore’s IMDA, India’s BIS, Europe’s EEC, and Indonesia’s TKDN. None of the listings have revealed the main specifications of the device. However, the IMDA listing confirms that it will have the “OPPO Reno 8T 5G” marketing name. It also states that apart from 5G, the device will offer usual connectivity features like LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC.
OPPO Reno 8
There is not much known about the OPPO Reno 8T (4G). This device has been certified by SIRM (Malaysia), EEC, TKDN, BIS, Bluetooth SIG, TDRA, and Element Materials Technology. These certifications have only revealed that the device will offer Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and 33W charging. It has also been found that the device will run on ColorOS 13. Hopefully, the rumor mill will spill more details about the Reno 8T and the Reno 8T 5G in the coming days.
In addition, the report states that the Oppo Find N2 Flip with model number CPH2437 has been approved by the IMDA regulatory body. It is one of the many certifications that the flip phone has received in recent weeks. As it is known, the Find N2 Flip made its debut earlier this month in China. It is expected that the device will be available globally by late Q1 2023.
After recently launching the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 Open Beta program for the Realme GT Neo 2, Realme has now started seeding out the stable Android 13 update for Realme GT Neo 3T and Realme Narzo 50 Pro.
Starting with the GT Neo 3T, users who have the most recent stable version of the software installed (RMX3371 11.A.09) will receive the Realme UI 4.0 stable upgrade. The Narzo 50 Pro, on the other hand, will receive the update if it is using the RMX3395 11.A.05, RMX3395 11.A.06, or RMX3395 11.A.07 version. As usual, the smartphones will receive the stable version through a segmented rollout, so not all users will immediately receive the update.
Android 13 x Realme UI 4.0 update changelog
Aquamorphic Design
Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
Optimizes UI layers for clearer and neater visual experience.
Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability. (GT Neo 3T only)
Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
Optimizes fonts for better readability.
Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
Efficiency
Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
Adds Sidebar Toolbox. You can open floating window inside apps for smooth operation.
Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default • You can search content online and on your device.
Personalization
Adds Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations. (Narzo 50 Pro only)
Optimises Multi-Screen Connect. You can open multiple mobile apps on a connected PC for efficient multitasking. (GT Neo 3T only)
Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.
Security & privacy
Optimizes Private Safe
Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy (GT Neo 3T only).
Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection (GT Neo 3T only).
The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
Health & Digital wellbeing
Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
When in Kid Space, your browser app automatically switches to Kids mode to create a child-friendly space (GT Neo 3T only).
Adds Kid Space. When in Kid Space, your browser app automatically switches to Kids mode to create a child-friendly space (GT Neo 3T only).
Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
Gaming experience
Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
Honor recently held a mega launch event in China to announce devices, such as the Honor 80 GT, Pad V8 Pro tablet, Band 7, Smart Body Scale 3, and Router X4 Pro. Reports claimed that the company would also announce a flat display version of the Honor 80 Pro. However, the company did not unveil it. A Chinese leaker has claimed that the device will debut by early January in the home market. He added that the phone will be aimed at the offline market in the country.
To those who don’t know, Honor unveiled the Honor 80 SE, Honor 80, and Honor 80 Pro in November in China. The Pro model features a curved-edge display with a pill-shaped camera cutout at top-centre position, which houses a 50-megapixel dual selfie camera unit.
Honor 80 Pro flat display variant
Coming back to the new leak, the tipster further said that the Honor 80 Pro’s flat display variant’s specifications are quite similar to the original Honor 80 Pro. Apart from featuring a flat screen, the device will come equipped with a different primary camera.
Tipster Digital Chat Station has leaked an image (shown above) and key specifications of the device. The device will arrive with a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a refresh rate of 120Hz, 10-bit colors, 1920Hz PWM dimming, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. As can be seen, it has a single punch-hole at the top-centre position.
On the front, it will feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel will feature a 160-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel snapper.
The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and 4,800mAh battery will power the Honor 80 Pro’s flat display version. It will carry support for 66W fast charging. It will have a plastic middle frame and measure 7.2mm in thickness. The device will weigh around 186 grams to 193 grams and is expected to come in three colors, such as black, green, and pink.
To recall, the Honor 80 Pro has a 6.78-inch curved-edge OLED display that produces a 1.5K resolution of 1224 x 2700 pixels. It has a dual camera setup of 50-megapixel (ultra-wide)+ 2-megapixel (depth) and a triple camera unit of 160-megapixel + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (depth) on the back. The rest of the specs appear to be identical on both phones.
iQOO is born as a Vivo sub-brand releasing flagship killers and affordable phones. But now, it is releasing top-tier flagships too, just like Vivo. A perfect example of this is the iQOO 11 Pro, with amazing specifications which have nothing to envy to the most expensive flagships out there. Meanwhile, even Vivo came up with another flagship series, and it includes the Vivo X90 Pro. It is pretty obvious that the X90 Pro Plus is the best Vivo phone to date, but which one is the best between the Pro variant and the latest iQOO flagship? In order to give you an answer, here you can find a comparison between the main specifications of the Vivo X90 Pro and the iQOO 11 Pro.
Vivo X90 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro
Vivo X90 Pro
iQOO 11 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.1 x 74.5 x 9.3 mm,
215 g
164.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm,
210 g
DISPLAY
6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
The Vivo X90 Pro and the iQOO 11 Pro come with very good designs, including premium materials and curved screens at the sides. Which one is the most beautiful? It is mainly a matter of taste. In terms of look, I personally prefer the Vivo X90 Pro. And you should also note that it is the only phone of the duo with the IP68 certification, so it is waterproof and dustproof. On the other hand, the iQOO 11 Pro is slightly thinner and lighter. As already mentioned, they both come with curved displays, and the dimensions are almost the same.
Display
Surprisingly, the iQOO 11 Pro is equipped with a better display than Vivo X90 Pro. It is a Samsung AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 144 Hz, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 1,800 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The Vivo X90 Pro gets an AMOLED display able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, an 1.5K resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
The Vivo X90 Pro and the iQOO 11 Pro are fueled by the latest Qualcomm and Mediatek flagship chipsets, respectively. The former is equipped with the Mediatek Dimensity 9200 chip running at a max frequency of 3.05 GHz, while the latter has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz. The iQOO 11 Pro wins the hardware comparison for a simple reason: it has a memory configuration with a higher amount of RAM: up to 16 GB, as well as up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 native storage. The Vivo X90 Pro stops at 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage. Both phones run Android 13 out of the box, customized by either Origin OS or Funtouch OS depending on the market.
Camera
The best camera setup is the one found on the Vivo X90 Pro. It is equipped with a triple rear camera including a 50.3 MP main sensor with laser autofocus and OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 50 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom and OIS. The iQOO 11 Pro has an inferior 50 MP main sensor, and an inferior 13 MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, but it has a better ultrawide shooter with a 50 MP resolution. The Vivo X90 Pro also provides a better front camera, with a resolution of 32 MP.
The battery found on the Vivo X90 Pro is bigger than the one found on the iQOO 11 Pro, so it is able to give you a slight battery life boost with a capacity of 4870 mAh instead of just 4700 mAh. On the other hand, the iQOO 11 Pro supports 200W fast charging, so it charges quicker since its internal rival has 120W fast charging.
Price
The iQOO 11 Pro starts from about €700/$746 in China, while the starting price tag of the Vivo X90 Pro is €750/$800. Which one would you pick?
Custom ROMs are a boon for old Android phones. Custom ROMs allow not just outdated devices, but also the most recent ones, to get a plethora of customisation and other modification options. LineageOS is one of the most popular custom ROMs available today. Owners of the Fairphone 4 can now access Android 13 and microG by installing the most recent LineageOS ROM. This is an unauthorised build, but what’s better than having access to newer features and a slew of additional features?
Anyway, for those who are unaware of the Fairphone 4, it is a mid-range smartphone produced by Amsterdam-based startup Fairphone that stands out from the regular Android crowd thanks to its easy-to-repair design. It was released in 2021 with Android 11 pre-installed. The brand has promised two major Android updates to the smartphone, but the device is yet to get the Android 12 build. Anyway, keeping the brand and its OS promise aside, the device has got support for Android through an unofficial build of LineageOS ROM.
Thanks to XDA JMember tfbb and significant contributions from the WeAreFairphone community, the phone now has an unofficial build of LineageOS 20 with microG and F-Droid. Because this is not an official release, we should expect some things to fail and bugs to appear on occasion. There could be some other noticeable bugs here and there but the developers will surely fix them as soon as possible.
All you need to check out this unofficial LineageOS 20 build on your Fairphone 4 is an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery installed on your phone. Fortunately, the developer has also included a LineageOS recovery image to make flashing easier. However, before you proceed to flash the ROM on your device, make a backup of your data first, as you may lose it during the installation. You can download the ROM using the link provided below:
iQOO 11 Pro went for sale in China today with a starting price of 4,999 yuan ($717). Interested shoppers will be able to get the smartphone in Grey and White. The company also has a special Isle of Man edition of the Pro model, which can be pre-ordered in China, starting today.
Unlike the standard models, the iQOO 11 Pro Isle of Man Edition features a textured back made up of green silicone leather with micron-sized fiberglass substrates. The special edition handset carries a price tag of 5999 Yuan and comes in a sole 16GB+512GB storage variant. It can be pre-ordered in China through Jingdong.
The specifications of the smartphone are the same as the rest two models. It features a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED curved display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 2K screen resolution. Powering the smartphone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, paired with quad-channel LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the device has a triple-camera unit on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary Sony IMX866 camera sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a fisheye lens, and a 13-megapixel portrait telephoto unit. For selfies, the phone has a 16-megapixel snapper on the front.
In terms of software, the iQOO 11 Pro runs the Android 13 out-of-the-box with the company’s OriginOS Forest custom interface on top. The device packs a 4,700mAh battery that supports 200W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
In related news, iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO 11 in India on January 11. However, the Pro model will likely remain limited to mainland China. The vanilla model is rumored to be priced between Rs 55,000 (~$664) and Rs 60,000 (~$725) in India.
Apple’s silicon always had an upper hand over other mobile SoCs. Every new A series Bionic chip offered better performance than the previous one. However, this might not be the case with the 2025’s A17 chip that will be used in the iPhone 15 series. It is reported that the next-gen chipset will focus more on battery-life improvements than processing power.
According to 9to5Mac, the A17 Bionic chips for iPhone 15 series may prioritize battery life over processing power. The information was revealed by a statement made by TSMC’s chairman when asked about the company’s 3nm chips.
For those who don’t know, TSMC manufactures the chips that are used in Apple’s iPhones. The semiconductor manufacturer is going to use a smaller 3nm process node in the next-gen A17 chip and the production of the same was started a few days ago.
To celebrate the start of mass production of 3nm chips, the company held a ceremony a few days ago. And today, TSMC’s chairman Mark Liu revealed impressive efficiency improvement figures resulting from the new process. Liu, in a statement given to Bloomberg, said the 3nm processes offer better performance than the 5nm chips while requiring about 35% less power.
Macs powered by a new M2 Pro chip might debut with the new process node before the iPhone 15’s A17 processor. In addition, M3 chips are also expected to use a 3nm process. A17 will not necessarily prioritize performance over power efficiency, despite the chipmaker’s emphasis on power efficiency. That’s something Apple would decide.
Oppo’s flagship Find X6 series seems to be just around the corner, with rumors hinting at an early 2023 launch. The lineup should include the vanilla Find X6 and the higher-end Find X6 Pro. However, these two might not be the only Oppo flagships launching next year. Tipster Digital Chat Station says the brand has another premium smartphone in the works that could have Hasselblad cameras (Via TechGoing).
Earlier this month, Mr. Chat Station shared a schematic image of an unknown Oppo smartphone with a round-shaped Hasselblad-labelled camera module. It seems the tipster has revealed more information about the same phone today.
DCS says the mysterious smartphone will have a circular camera module with a main camera, a periscope portrait center-focus lens, and a movie lens. The cameras will feature Hasselblad tuning. The device should belong to the Find X6 series, however, the tipster is not certain of its moniker.
Notably, a recent leaked render shared by Evan Blass revealed the Find X6 series will have a rectangular camera island with three cameras inside. So, if the alleged handset is indeed a Find X6 series model, it would differ significantly from other models in terms of design.
As mentioned, Oppo’s next premium flagship series is expected to arrive in early 2023. The lineup may come with an OLED display bearing a resolution of 1.5K and 2K pixels. The vanilla variant may be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 while the Pro model could be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. They will pack up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. Both models are rumored to feature a 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary sensor.
A start-up led by former Google and Apple employees, Nuvia, was acquired by Qualcomm last year. Qualcomm wants Nuvia’s custom Arm chip because it could use it to more effectively compete with Apple. To put things in perspective, one of Nuvia’s executives was regarded as the Apple Silicon M1 chipset’s “Chief Architect.” According to a report by The Information, Nuvia was a takeover target for a number of businesses, including Google. The Information also said that Apple had issues with the next-generation GPU it was developing for the A16 Bionic.
A “world-class CPU and design team with experience in high-performance CPUs, Systems on a Chip (SoC), and power management for compute-intensive devices and applications” is touted to be the foundation of NUVIA. The combination with Qualcomm will strengthen Qualcomm’s position as a market leader. Qualcomm is already well-known for its mobile GPUs, DSP, and dedicated multimedia accelerators. The results of Nuvia’s work are already evident in Qualcomm Oryon, a product that is based on work done at Nuvia.
This is especially a very good idea because it’s extremely possible that Google was pursuing Nuvia for its own Tensor chips. Google’s Tensor effort for Pixel smartphones offers it some control over the SoCs that go into its handsets, but having its own chipset designers ready to go with bespoke Arm cores would mean that it would no longer have to rely on Samsung and its Exynos chips for reference designs in the future.
Qualcomm confirmed that NUVIA CPUs will be integrated with its current portfolio of products, which includes mobile processors for flagship smartphones, next-generation laptops, digital cockpits, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, extended reality, and infrastructure networking solutions when it acquired the Nuvia. According to a press release issued by Qualcomm, the agreement was signed to acquire NUVIA for about $1.4 billion.
Earlier this month, Motorola ThinkPhone was spotted in leaked renders along with key specifications. In the past, it had also bagged China’s 3C certification. Now Twitter user SnoopyTech has shared the marketing material of the smartphone. The ThinkPhone is expected to be targeted towards business-centric customers similar to Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptops. The smartphone could come with productivity-focused features and functions.
The Motorola ThinkPhone in the latest marketing material images has the same design as seen in previously leaked renders. It has a slightly compact form factor with three buttons on the right edge whereas an additional button accentuated in Red colour is located on the top left side of the device.
As per the latest development, the Motorola ThinkPhone is seen beside a laptop hinting that the phone will work seamlessly with a computing device. We can spot options like connected display, mirror phone, and webcam. Additionally, users will also be able to respond to incoming calls or messages and control music from the laptop. Most of these features are similar to the ones found on Galaxy phones and laptops, courtesy of DeX mode.
The Motorola ThinkPhone will come with a textured finish on the back panel and an IP rating for water resistance. The back panel has a rectangular camera module housing three sensors. Internally, the device is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage and be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W charging. It will run on Android 13 OS out of the box. The upcoming offering is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The Motorola ThinkPhone’s exact launch date remains a mystery. Considering that the device has surfaced online in recent weeks, we can expect it to debut soon.
BYD has launched its new 2023 Dolphin electric hatchback in China, targeting tech-savvy young consumers with a starting price of 16,700 USD. The Dolphin is based on BYD’s e-platform 3.0 and powered by LFP Blade batteries, and comes with a range of single and dual-color exterior options. It has a sleek design based on BYD’s “Marine Aesthetics” design language, developed by Chief Designer Wolfgang Egger. The car measures 4070/1770/1570mm with a 2700mm wheelbase and is available with 16 or 17-inch wheels.
Inside, the 2023 Dolphin features a flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel, a 5-inch full LCD instrument panel, and a 12.8-inch floating central control screen. It also comes equipped with front seat heating, a 4-way electronically adjustable passenger seat, a 6-way electronically adjustable driver seat, and a rear center armrest with a cup holder.
The car has a front parking radar, electric exterior mirrors, and a seatbelt warning light, as well as real-time tire pressure monitoring. In addition to the existing energy-saving, snow, and sports driving modes, the 2023 Dolphin now also offers a comfort mode.
The 2023 BYD Dolphin is powered by a front permanent magnet synchronous motor with two output options: 70 kW/180 Nm and 130 kW/290 Nm. The corresponding pure electric cruising range is 420 km and 401 km, respectively, with 0-100 km/h acceleration times of 10.9 seconds and 7.5 seconds. The motor is paired with a 44.9 kWh BYD LFP Blade battery pack and supports 60kW fast charging.
In November 2022, BYD sold 26,029 units of the Dolphin, a year-on-year increase of 195.8%. The car’s compact size and sleek design, combined with its advanced technology and range of convenience features, make it an appealing choice for young, tech-minded consumers in China.
New 2023 BYD Dolphin Specs
Exterior:
Color options: Pupu Pink, Beibei Grey, Cheese Yellow, Surfing Blue, Atlantis Grey, Taro Purple, and Black
Measures 4070/1770/1570mm with a 2700mm wheelbase
Available with 16 or 17-inch wheels
Interior:
Flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel
5-inch full LCD instrument panel
12.8-inch floating central control screen
4-way electronically adjustable passenger seat
6-way electronically adjustable driver seat
Rear center armrest with cup holder
Front parking radar
Electric exterior mirrors
Seatbelt warning light
Real-time tire pressure monitoring
Two cupholders for rear seat passengers
Powertrain:
Front permanent magnet synchronous motor with 70 kW/180 Nm or 130 kW/290 Nm output options
Pure electric cruising range of 420 km or 401 km
0-100 km/h acceleration times of 10.9 seconds or 7.5 seconds
Apple released the iPhone 14 series in last September, which with a lot of features. One of the standout features of these devices was the use of OLED displays manufactured by LG and Samsung Display. According to recent reports, Samsung used an additional inkjet printing process in the production of these displays in order to protect them from moisture and oxygen. Here are the details…
Samsung’s inkjet process protects iPhone 14 Pro’s display from moisture
This process involved the use of inkjet equipment after the thin film encapsulation (TFE) process, which is normally used to protect OLED screens from moisture and oxygen. The additional inkjet equipment was used to create a separation between the hole in the display and the rest of the OLED panel, as well as to flatten areas with uneven heights.
The use of inkjet equipment in this way is a departure from Samsung‘s previous production methods, which only involved the use of inkjet equipment during the TFE process. It is believed that Apple requested the use of the inkjet printing method in order to seal the edges of the Dynamic Island, a feature of the iPhone 14 Pro’s display. Samsung Display’s subsidiary, SEMES, supplied the inkjet equipment used in the process.
LG Display, which also produced OLED displays for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, is said to have applied the same method. It was reported that LG encountered some difficulties in meeting Apple’s requirements for the iPhone 14 Pro Max display, but these issues seem to have been resolved. The iPhone 14 Pro lineup consists of two models: the 6.1-inch Pro and the 6.7-inch Pro Max, with Samsung supplying OLED displays for both models and LG supplying the display for the 6.7-inch Pro Max model.
It is worth noting that Samsung Display has previously used inkjet equipment to apply a Micro Lens Array (MLA) to smartphone OLED displays, including the Galaxy S21 Ultra. However, it is believed that this equipment has not been used for MLA since then, and may have been repurposed for other purposes.
Overall, the use of inkjet equipment in the production of the OLED displays for the iPhone 14 Pro lineup represents a significant shift in Samsung’s manufacturing process. The addition of this equipment was reportedly necessary in order to meet Apple’s requirements for the Dynamic Island feature and to ensure the durability and lifespan of the displays. It will be interesting to see if this method is continued in future iPhone models or if it remains unique to the iPhone 14 Pro lineup.
OnePlus is set to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone in China on January 4th. The OnePlus 11 will debut in the global markets on February 7th. Now, ahead of the India launch, the smartphone’s microsite has gone live on the e-commerce platform Amazon. It reveals some key features of the upcoming device as well as its availability on the shopping portal.
The OnePlus 11 Amazon microsite highlights the return of the alert slider which was missing on several premium OnePlus phones in recent years. The teaser also reveals that the brand is partnering with Hasselblad for imaging capabilities. Apart from the smartphone, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 is also listed on the same microsite. This means that both the smartphone and TWS earphones will be available for purchase from Amazon.
Ahead of the launch, the OnePlus 11 has already been spotted in official images revealing its design. The upcoming offering has a redesigned camera island with a half-pill-shaped border that stretches from the side frame to the middle of the back panel. It houses a circular camera bump with three sensors and an LED flash. There is a Hasselblad text between the camera arrangement. The smartphone will be available in Green and Black colours, with the latter having a sandstone-like finish.
As for the core specifications, the OnePlus 11 is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It is expected to come with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. The device will reportedly be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 100W fast charging. It is tipped to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing a 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
Tecno is apparently pushing to introduce four new standards of photography on future smartphones. The company is taking a leading role in forming ‘Four ITU-T International Standards for Mobile Terminal Computational Photography System.’
As per an official announcement, the smartphone maker revealed that its four new proposals were successfully accepted by ITU-T Study Group. This makes Tecno one of the innovative brands that is working to promote the creation of new international standards for smartphone photography. For those unaware, the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) is an organization that promotes authorized standards corporation, which has 193 member states and more than 900 private-public members. IT also provides an internal platform for telecom and Information Communication Technology (ICTs) and a unified voice for innovation in the industry.
Among its four new proposals, the company is pushing for ‘Metadata Management in Image Processing Algorithms.’ As various brands employ different image processing algorithms, Tecno is working on solving issues revolving compatibility and consistency. In simpler terms, make the image processing process more refined across the board. Another proposal is the ‘Guarantee for AWB Training Data Consistency and Reality.’ This standard will help deal with the problem of color cast and capture the ideal white light for improve image quality.
AWB or Automatic White Balance is the primary method for computational photography, and Tecno’s team is working on breakthroughs in the AWB module to unify the data collection and processing standard for the mobile devices category. This would again make the process more efficient and create consistency among different devices from various other OEMs. The company is also working on ‘Significant Progress in Image Aesthetics Assessment.’ As smartphone users now require higher quality images and better looking shots nowadays, Tecno uses its localized and inclusive aesthetics algorithms to help the photography experience for users.
Lastly, Tecno is pushing for ‘Standardization on Multi-camera Collaboration’ as well. As the average number of image sensors have risen over the last couple of years, mult-camera systems have become an important feature in the industry. However, the wide range of camera applcations were using different operating systems that caused gaps in the multi-camera collaboration technologies and created incompatibility among different manufacturers. Thus, experts from Tecno are working on standardizing the multi-camera collaboration, which will help specifications be shared and promote an industry wide collaboration. This system can even be found on its premium smartphone such as the newly launched Phantom X2.
Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Xiaomi Pad 6 series of flagship tablets. Since the Xiaomi Pad 5 series debuted in 2021, several reports have speculated that the Pad 6 lineup will launch this year in China. However, with the year coming to an end, it appears that it will break cover in 2023. In a new Weibo poster, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the launch timeframe of the Xiaomi Pad 6 series.
According to the tipster, the Xiaomi Pad 6 series will be released at the beginning of Q2 2023. He added Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is also working on a new tablet, but he did not share any details about it.
Xiaomi Pad 5
The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro are said to have respective codenames, such as Pipa and Liuqin. The former is said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset, whereas the latter is likely to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 onboard.
The tipster revealed that both tablets have an 11- to 12-inch display with narrow bezels. A dual-camera setup will be available on the upper-left corner of the back panel of both models. It appears that both devices may come equipped with a dual-cell battery.
Previous reports have claimed that the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro’s AMOLED display will support 2880 x 1880 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also expected to come with other features like quad speakers, NFC support, a keyboard and stylus support.
It is speculated that the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro will remain exclusive to the Chinese market. The Xiaomi Pad 6, on the other hand, is likely to release in China, India, and the global market.
iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition has been launched in China. It is the third device in the Neo 7 series after the regular and SE variants. The latest offering packs top-end specifications. Read on to know what the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition offers out of the box.
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition boasts a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. It features a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,500 nits peak brightness, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and HDR10+ support. There is a Pro+ display chip that offers features like frame rate interpolation, image rendering etc.
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition features a squarish camera module on the back panel. It accommodates a 50MP Samsung GN5 main sensor with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP third unit. There is a 16MP front-facing selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition houses the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It packs up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. There is a large vapour chamber cooling system for heat dissipation. The device draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 120W fast charging. The smartphone runs on OriginOS 3 based on Android 13 out of the box.
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition starts at RMB 2,799 (~$402) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The 12GB + 256GB option costs RMB 2,999(~430). The 16GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB configurations carry a price tag of RMB 3,299 (~$473) and RMB 3,599(~$516) respectively. The smartphone is offered in Pop Orange, Impression Blue, and Geometric Black colours.
Lenovo has recently announced that it will be releasing a range of new laptops in 2023. According to reports, the company will unveil five new models as part of the Xiaoxin series, which includes the Digital Series, the Pro Series, and the Air Series.
Lenovo Xiaoxin Series set to release three new models in 2023
Lenovo has teased its Xiaoxin 2023 product line for notebooks, which includes three categories: Pro, Air, and digital. The Xiaoxin digital series will feature the Xiaoxin 14 and Xiaoxin 16, which are known for their “true and reliable” performance, popular 16:10 aspect ratio, long battery life, and multiple interfaces.
The Xiaoxin Air series ultrabooks are designed to be thin and light, and will be equipped with a “super good” screen and silent tuning. The Xiaoxin Pro series, on the other hand, focuses on high performance and will feature a high refresh rate screen, stronger performance, and a variety of interfaces.
The AMD version of the new IdeaPad Pro notebook will be available with processors such as the R5 7535HS, R7 7735HS, R5 7640HS, and R7 7840HS, while the Core version will be available with 13th-generation Intel Core processors like the i7-13700H and i5-13500H. In terms of graphics cards, the IdeaPad Pro 5 series will be available with the Nvidia RTX 3050 6GB and RTX 4050. These notebooks can also be equipped with 32GB LPDDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD.
According to Lenovo’s overseas news, the Ryzen Edition of the IdeaPad Pro 5 14 and IdeaPad Pro 5 16 will be available in May 2023, with prices starting at 1099 Euros (approximately 8133 RMB). The Core Edition will be available in April of next year, with prices starting at 1199 Euros (approximately 8873 RMB).
Apple iPhone 14 series launched a couple of months prior with a slew of emergency SOS features to ensure it users’ safety. We covered various reports of this already helping people, and now, the latest news has found that the Find My feature has also helped saved a woman that was involved in a car crash.
For those unaware, the latest generation of iPhones come with Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via its Satellite connectivity features. These have helped people stranded or in other life threatening accidents. But in the latest report, rather that the crash detection, the Find My feature has helped save a woman that was a victim of a car crash. The accident took place in San Bernardino, California after a night of Christmas gathering.
The accident had her vehicle fall 200 feet down a hill on the side of the road. Although, her family had noticed that she had yet to make it home and was unresponsive. Thus, they used the Find My feature to track down her location. They found that her car was in a location over the side of the highway on the map and immediately contacted emergency services to get the relevant authorities involved.
The story was first broken out by the San Bernardino County Fire Department in a Facebook post. The woman had sustained severe injuries and had spent the night in the vehicle following the crash. Firefighter paramedics had to use advanced life support interventions and a rope system to retrieve the injured woman. Unlike the Crash Detection and Satellite SOS features, almost every iPhone universally supports the Find My feature. So another life was saved thanks by an Apple product.
The China Communications Standardization Association and the Telecommunications Terminal Industry Association jointly held a mobile terminal universal fast charging standards results conference in Beijing in October of this year and released the first batch of 11 fast charging certifications, involving 4 terminals and 5 adapters from six companies. And two chip products, which cover mobile phones, fast chips, and charging items from manufacturers such as Xiaomi, OPPO, and Huawei.
According to Weibo tipster @Digital Chat Station, the UFCS Agreement’s universal highest power is 40W, which aims to promote faster charging compatibility between different manufacturers. It surely cannot be compared to 100-watt chargers, however, the second stage will raise to 65W, increasing further availability. Now, according to an official statement, the OPPO Reno9 All Things Red becomes the first smartphone to support the country’s new Universal charging standard.
More devices will be further added to the compatibility list in the future. All the compatible devices will have a universal charging technology shared between them. Let’s see how many smartphones will be added later in the future.
The new universal fast charging standard was created to encourage the advancement of fast charging technologies in five key areas: to continue improving rapid charging technology and expanding its support for new applications, to encourage the advancement of fast charging technologies in five key areas, Encourage the consolidation of rapid charging group standards into a single worldwide standard that is valid throughout the industry. This will also help follow the progress of international fast charging standardisation, as well as raise Chinese group standards up to international standards level, allowing China to become the global standard for fast charging solutions. Encourage more firms to embrace a common fast charging standard, and it will also help to improve third-party certification and identification.
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