A few weeks back, iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro flagship smartphones were announced and recently, the Pro model was made available for pre-orders in the Chinese market.
Now, the iQOO 11 Pro is officially available for purchase in China and carries a starting price of 4,999 yuan, which is about $717. The standard model had already been on sale for a couple of weeks.
The iQOO 11 Pro starts at 4,999 yuan (~$717) for the base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, while the 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model costs 5,499 yuan (~$789). The top-end model with 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$861). The smartphone in three color options — Track Edition (Grey), Isle of Man Edition (Grey), and Legend Edition (White).
Coming to the specifications, the iQOO 11 Pro features a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED curved display, which supports a 144Hz refresh rate and has a 2K screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, coupled with quad-channel LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup 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 lens. On the front side, the phone has a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone runs the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s OriginOS Forest custom interface on top. It is powered by a 4,700mAh battery and supports 200W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 13 series is finally official, right after the Vivo X90 series. The new lineups contain the first flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. We are still waiting for their launch in the global market: the Vivo series is expected to hit the global shelves next month, while there is still not any info regarding the Xiaomi one. Meanwhile, we can take a look at the specifications of the Pro variants in order to understand which one is the most interesting. Here you can find a comparison between the main specifications of the Vivo X90 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Vivo X90 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
Vivo X90 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.1 x 74.5 x 9.3 mm,
215 g
162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm,
210 g
DISPLAY
6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
The Xiaomi 13 Pro came to the market with an interesting new design. One of its color options is built with very premium materials, including a ceramic back and an aluminum frame. Further, this is the first flagship from the company with the IP68 certification: it is a waterproof and dustproof phone. It comes with a curved display at the sides, a high screen to body ratio, and a slightly more compact design compared to its rival. However, the Vivo X90 Pro remains a very beautiful phone. It is built with glass and aluminum, it has a curved screen and it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. Both phones feature an IR sensor allowing you to use them as a remote.
Display
The display of the Xiaomi 13 Pro looks better than the one found on the Vivo X90 Pro. It is an OLED display showing up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.73 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The Vivo X90 Pro sports an AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, an 1.5K resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, one billion colors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. It is an inferior panel in terms of resolution, but you will hardly notice the difference: both are great displays.
Specs & Software
These two phones come with different processors, but they have similar performances because they are equipped with two processors at the same level. The Vivo X90 Pro has the Dimensity 9200 chipset built at 4 nm and sporting an octa-core architecture with a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 native storage. The operating system installed is Android 13, customized by Funtouch OS on the global market and Origin OS in China. With the Xiaomi 13 Pro, you get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform built at 4 nm, with an octa-core architecture and a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 of native storage. Android 13 is customized by MIUI 14.
Camera
The Xiaomi 13 Pro looks to have slightly better camera hardware. The most important difference is the ultrawide shooter: a 50 MP sensor, definitely better than the one found on the Vivo X90 Pro. Even the telephoto sensor looks better as it reaches 3.2x optical zoom instead of just 2x.
The biggest battery is the one found on the Vivo X90 Pro, but only by a slight margin: 4870 mAh instead of 4820 mAh. The charging speeds are more or less the same because both phones support 120W fast charging as well as 50W wireless charging.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi 13 Pro in the Chinese market roughly translates to $900/€955, while the Vivo X90 Pro starts from $800/€849. However, you should consider that the base variant of the X90 Pro has an 8/256 GB memory configuration, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a base configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. Which one would you pick?
OnePlus started the OxygenOS 13 beta program for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite back in November. Now, after a month of testing, the brand has initiated seeding the stable build of the Android 13-based update to the Nord series smartphone. The software brings new features as well as the December security patch. Here are all the details.
As reported by the users on the OnePlus community forums, the Nord CE 2 Lite has started receiving the stable Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 update. The update is rolling out with the firmware version C.25. The new update comes packed in nearly 4.5GB and brings the Android security patch level of December 2022.
As usual, the OxygenOS 13 release for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be released in batches. Only a small number of users will receive the software initially. A wider rollout will begin in the coming days.
The newest version of OxygenOS includes various new features and changes, including an all-new Aquamorphic design. The fonts have also been optimized by the brand in order to improve visual comfort and readability. You may check out the detailed changelog below to find out more about the changes coming with OxygenOS 13.
Changelog
Aquamorphic Design • Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort. • 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 a clearer and neater visual experience. • Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive. • 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 windows inside apps for smooth operation. • Upgrades Doodle in Notes. You can now draw on graphics to take notes more efficiently. • Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.
Security & Privacy • 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. • Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection. • Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
Health & Digital Wellbeing • Adds distance-from-phone, ambient light, and sitting posture reminders in Kid Space. • Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
Performance Optimization • Adds Dynamic Computing Engine to improve the system speed, stability, battery life, and app experience.
Gaming Experience • Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
Oppo deserves appreciation for its work bringing the Android 13-based ColorOS 13 update to a large number of its phones worldwide at an impressive pace. The brand has updated a number of its smartphones and tablets this month. In the latest development, it has started recruiting public ColorOS 13 beta testers for Oppo Pad Air in China. Let’s look at the details.
Oppo Pad Air users in China can enroll in the ColorOS 13 public beta program. By applying to this program, users will get to try out all the new Android 13 features Google introduced. The beta registrations for the tablet will be live until December 30.
Enrolled users will receive the beta build of the software after the review of the applications. As usual, OPPO will be offering limited slots for the ColorOS 13 public beta program. It has been reported that the beta build has known issues that may affect day-to-day use. Many common third-party applications are incompatible with the OS.
As mentioned, the public beta recruitment is limited to the Chinese region as of now. Oppo should start a beta program for Oppo Pad Air in the global market sometime next year. We won’t know the exact date until the January update timeline is released.
To recall, the Oppo Pad Air comes with a 10.6-inch IPS LCD panel that has a 2K resolution and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.
It is powered by a huge 7,100mAh battery, which also supports 18W fast charging. It features an 8MP rear camera, while the front houses a 5MP selfie shooter.
After rolling out stable One UI 5 to the Galaxy A13 Exynos version in various European countries, Samsung is now extending the update to the Helio G80 version of the smartphone. The Mediatek variant is receiving the update in Europe. Separately, the brand is also seeding the Android 13-based software to the rugged Galaxy Xcover Pro in the US and Canada. Here are the details.
Samsung Galaxy A13’s MediaTek variant is receiving the stable One UI 5 update with the firmware version A137FXXU1BVL1. The software brings the new features Samsung introduced with the latest version of One UI and also bumps the security patch level to November 2022. The update is currently rolling in the old continent, with a wider rollout projected in the coming days.
As mentioned, the Galaxy Xcover Pro is also receiving the latest software treat. The rugged smartphone is getting the One UI 5 update with the firmware number G715U1UEUFDVKA for the unlocked models in the US. Users in Canada are receiving the software with firmware version G715WVLUAEVK9.
The international units of the Galaxy Xcover Pro already received the Android 13-based last month with firmware version G715FNXXSAEVL2.
As usual, the update is being seeded in a phased manner and it is expected to reach every unit in some time. If you own the above-mentioned, you can check for the update by going to the settings and clicking on the software update menu.
In related news, Samsung is reportedly testing the One UI 5.1, the successor to One UI 5.0. It is rumored to debut on the Galaxy S23 family, which is expected to be announced at Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1.
Samsung recently launched a bunch of budget smartphones in India, including the Galaxy M04, A04, and A04e. Now, it seems the brand is planning to start the New Year 2023 by launching an affordable Galaxy F04 smartphone in the country. The handset is reported to feature a large display, a stylish design, and a long-lasting battery.
According to an IANS report, Samsung will launch a series of new smartphones in early 2023, centered on its ‘F’ series, which has been popular among young users seeking stylish devices with long battery life and powerful features at an affordable price.
The 4G Galaxy F04 is reported to arrive with a large 6.5-inch screen and dual rear camera set-up. The smartphone could get 4GB RAM that can be extended to up to 8GB with Samsung’s RAM Plus feature.
Samsung’s Galaxy F04 is expected to cost around Rs 8,000, similar to the Galaxy M04. Other details about the affordable smartphone are yet to be revealed. The phone is reported to arrive in India sometime in January, and we expect to learn the exact launch date in the coming weeks.
To recall, the Galaxy M04, which is one of the cheapest Samsung-made smartphones, features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and additional 4GB of virtual RAM.
For photography, it has a 13MP main + 2MP depth camera. On the front, there’s a 5MP front camera. The MO4 packs a 5000mAh battery. The handset has a lightweight design with thick bezels on the front.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 earlier this year, a top-tier 2-in-1 convertible notebook with 12th Gen Intel processors. Now, the company has revealed the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3-powered ARM version of the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 in South Korea. The laptop is set to hit market shelves in Korea in January 2023. Let’s take a look at its design, specifications, and pricing.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 specs
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 comes with a 360-degree hinge allowing the device to be used as a laptop or tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 2 360 sports a Super AMOLED display, a 33.7-centimeter touch screen, is 11.5 mm thick and weighs 1.04 kilograms.
The laptop is equipped with Qualcomm’s most recent Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 CPU, which enhances performance and multitasking by 85% and 57%, respectively when compared to Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2.
Additionally, it makes use of the Adreno GPU, which improves graphics and provides better processing speed. Moving on to connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 2 360 uses Qualcomm’s Fast Connect 6900 system technology for a stronger connection to Wifi 6E. You can get up to 35 hours of screen time with this battery.
Price & availability
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 2 360 will be available in South Korea on January 26, 2023. In South Korea, the laptop will cost 1.89 million won, which is approximately US$1,485.
Samsung‘s 2023 flagship series, the Galaxy S23 lineup, has been in the news for quite some time now, with renders and leaks revealing its design and specifications. The rumor mill also reveals that the Korean company will announce the series in early February. While we still wait for an official word, a leaker has revealed some camera specs of Samsung’s 2024 flagship – the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Noted leakster Ice Universe claims that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a new and improved telephoto camera sensor and zoom mechanism. He specifically mentions the ultra model but the S24+ and the vanilla S24 may get the same treatment.
Further, the cat says that the main camera on the smartphone may remain the same or carry slight improvements. Samsung’s flagships, especially the Ultra models, already offer unmatched zooming performance. The Galaxy S22 Ultra currently leads the market, but the Galaxy S23 Ultra is set to take its place shortly.
As Sammobile rightly points out, LG Innotek recently showcased a new telephoto camera module that functions much like a traditional DSLR camera lens, preserving image details. It uses a folded-optic design that keeps the overall size down, resulting in a lens that covers a 4-9x range, with true optical zoom in between. It’s possible that Samsung may use the same module or a similar mechanism on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
As mentioned, the Galaxy S23 series is rumored to launch in February. The upcoming lineup will use Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, offering a significant uplift in performance and efficiency. The ultra model could arrive with a new 200MP primary camera.
Motorola is expected to launch a new E-series smartphone soon. The upcoming offering is the Moto E13 and earlier this month it was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The device had also appeared in leaked renders recently. Now, an official-looking image has surfaced online giving us a better look at the smartphone. It has been shared by Twitter user SnoopyTech.
The Moto E13 is seen in a Dark Green colour option in the official-looking image. The display has a waterdrop notch and it is surrounded by bezels. The back panel has a squarish camera island which doesn’t protrude. It houses a single camera sensor and an LED flash unit. The left side of the device has a SIM tray whereas the right edge has a volume rocker and power buttons. The power key is expected to double up as a fingerprint scanner.
Apart from this, the official-looking image does not reveal any additional details about the Moto E13. As per the leaked renders, the upcoming offering is also expected to be available in a Beige colour option.
The Moto E13 is expected to be an entry-level budget offering. The smartphone’s Geekbench listing reveals that it will be powered by an ARM Unisoc T606 processor. It comprises of eight cores clocked at 1.61GHz. The device will pack 2GB RAM and run on Android 13 OS out of the box. We assume that it will be an Android Go phone since the RAM is less than 3GB. The smartphone scores 318 points in Geekbench’s single-core tests and 995 points in the multi-core test.
We expect the Moto E13 to debut in the coming weeks.
Twitter has been surrounded by a lot of negative press recently and it seems like the unfortunate run is still ongoing. A hacker has claimed to have private data on hundreds of millions of the platform’s users.
A new report has stated that the hacker has acquired sensitive information on 400 million users to be exact, which was illegally captured in 2021. The data was obtained by abusing an API vulnerability that has been fixed since its originally discovery. The hacker goes by the name ‘Ryushi’ has offered Elon Musk and Twitter to purchase this data him for a hefty price of 200,000 US Dollars. If they refuse, they would face an even heavier fine from the GDPR.
As per Ryushi on the Breached hacking forum, “Your best option to avoid paying $276 million USD in GDPR breach fines like facebook did (due to 533m users being scraped) is to buy this data exclusively… after that I will delete this thread and will not sell this data again.” To prove this, he even shared a sample data of more than 1,000 users that include a number of celebrities, which was leaked. This information contains sensitive data like email addresses, usernames, follower counts, creation dates, and some users’ phone numbers.
The hacker further added that if Twitter skips this deal, he is also open to selling this data to multiple buyers for a sum of 60,000 US Dollars for interested parties. Unfortunately, it is still unclear as to what decision Twitter will make regarding this matter or even if the leaked private data is completely accurate. So stay tuned as we will offer updates if there are any notable developments on this matter.
Huawei had initially announced the openEuler program back in 2019 and launched in September 2021 as an open-source operating system for enterprise applications. It is based on the Linux kernel and is intended to be used as a platform for building cloud, edge, and IoT applications. OpenEuler offers a range of features, including support for multiple architectures, containerization, and a package manager for installing and managing software. Lastly, OpenEuler OS completes 3 million server device installations. Here are the details..
Huawei’s openEuler operating system has achieved a significant milestone, completing 3 million installations in server system units. Back in Operating System Industry Summit 2022, Huawei revealed that the OpenEuler installations mark reached 2.45 million units, which is equivalent to 22% of the total server operating system market in China.
According to Huawei’s Executive Director of Huawei and director of the ICT Infrastructure Business Management Committee, by the end of December 2022, the number of enterprise members in the open-source openEuler community is expected to exceed 600.
OpenEuler has recently released version 22.09 version. It is the first innovative version after community donation, while the full code version 22.09 reached over 670 million lines and 20.12 million lines of new code. There are a total of 48000 lines of code added to the kernel so far. With the completion of 3 million installations in server system units is a proof to the success of openEuler and its growing popularity in the server operating system market. It is an exciting time for the Huawei, and the future looks bright for its operating system.
Back in the 2000s, different phone brands had different chargers for their handsets. However, this soon started to shift with the launch of the Android powered smartphones. Now, it seems like a universal charging standard will also be required for smartwatches as well, with India pushing for this change.
Just recently, the European Union had mandated that Apple will have to drop its Lightning Port and adopt the USB Type C port. For those unaware, the USB Type C has mostly become a standard for most Android smartphones and the iPhone maker was the only major brand that chose to stick to its proprietary charging technology. Although, the same cannot be said for the smartwatch market since different wearables features a dedicated charger even for varying models from the same brand.
The Indian government apparently has plans to enforce a new mandate to make USB Type C the universal charging standard for smartphones, but is even working on a similar charge for wearable devices as well. The Secretary to the Department of Consumer Affairs, Rohit Kumar Singh told PTI that the BIS might require all upcoming wearables to ship with support for a standard charging solution.
The consumer electronic products that were mentioned for a universal charging solution includes smartwatches, fitness trackers, wireless earbuds, and headphones. Unfortunately, it is still unclear what form the actual universal charging standard might take. Similarly, the timeline for this universal charging solution is also unclear as of right now. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
Earlier this month, Vivo X90 (review) bagged Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. Now the device has appeared on Thailand’s NBTC certification website. It has the model number V2218. Additionally, the smartphone has also passed SIRIM certification in Malaysia. This suggests that the Vivo X90’s launch in the Asian markets is imminent. The certification websites don’t reveal any key information about the upcoming smartphone.
Vivo X90 V2218 receives NBTC & BIS Indian certification. Vivo X90 series might launch in the month of February 2023, in India.#Vivo#VivoX90pic.twitter.com/6fK26QZm6E
As per a recent rumour, the Vivo X90 series launch date poster surfaced online. It seemingly revealed that the smartphones will debut in the global market on January 31st, 2023. The brand is yet to officially announce details about the X90 series’s global availability. It also remains to be seen if Vivo will announce all three X90 models at the same event.
The Vivo X90 global variant is expected to retain the same specifications as its Chinese counterpart. The Vivo X90 features a 6.78-inch centre-aligned punch-hole AMOLED display with curved edges, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a fingerprint scanner. The smartphone has a circular camera module housing a 50MP main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and another 12MP third unit. There is a 32MP selfie snapper.
Internally, the Vivo X90 is powered by a Dimensity 9200 SoC. The device packs up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 4 onboard storage. The X90 is backed by a 4,810mAh battery with support for 120W charging.
Smartphone sustainability is reaching new heights, with Apple and Samsung leading the way in terms of sustainable initiatives, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The report, called “Smartphones and Circular Economy: Creating a Sustainable Future,” evaluates the top five smartphone original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) based on their efforts to reduce their impact on the environment by reusing materials, recycling devices, and minimizing waste throughout the smartphone’s life cycle, from design and production to power consumption.
Apple and Samsung Lead the Way in Smartphone Sustainability
The report’s scorecard includes a robust metric system that assesses each OEM’s vision and overall approach to sustainability. Apple’s vision appears to be clearer than its competitors, and its actions support this vision. However, each of the top OEMs performs differently across the three major stages of the smartphone circular economy: production, usage, and end of life.
In terms of production, OEMs have focused on eco-friendly components and packaging, as well as water-saving mechanisms in their manufacturing processes. Brands like Samsung, Apple, and OPPO have also encouraged their vendors to adhere to environmental norms. However, revenue and profit remain the primary objectives for these companies.
In terms of usage, OEMs must balance the desire to motivate consumers to upgrade to newer, more technologically advanced devices with the need to protect the environment. Chinese OEMs like OPPO, Xiaomi, and Vivo are working to improve battery life and energy efficiency. Apple excels in terms of overall longevity, updates, and sustainability innovations, while Samsung excels in repair, energy efficiency, and after-sales networks.
When it comes to end of life, OEMs have a significant role to play in reclaiming and responsibly recycling or repairing their smartphones once they reach the end of their usable life. The main objective is to reduce electronic waste (e-waste). The global refurbished market has grown significantly in recent years, but OEM initiatives on reclamation, refurbishment, and e-waste reduction are limited. Even the best brands are not active enough in pulling back devices from the market, and the e-waste crisis continues to grow.
Overall, while Apple and Samsung are leading the way in terms of sustainability initiatives, the efforts of all smartphone OEMs fall short when compared to the volumes of new smartphones being shipped every year. To truly make a difference in the fight against e-waste and other environmental issues, OEMs must do more to encourage the reuse and recycling of smartphones, and prioritize sustainability in all stages of the device’s life cycle.
Smartphones that were Made in India saw a sizeable rise in shipments back in the second quarter of this year. However, in the third quarter, it seems that these devices did not see such a great performance in the local market.
The news arrives from a Counterpoint Research report. The known analytics based firm found that smartphones under the ‘Made in India” category saw an overall decline of 8 percent year on year in Q3 2022. During this period, the Indian smartphone market shipped over 52 million Made in India handset units. However, this marked a noticeable fall in sales, which the report believes is likely due to fall in consumer demand.
This decline in sales is also likely linked to the uncertain geopolitics that could be the primary factor. According to Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh, “The Made in India smartphone shipments declined in Q3 2022 as compared to Q3 2021. Two major forces impacted the growth of such smartphone shipments. First, the decline in consumer demand, especially in the entry level segment, due to the negative macroeconomic indicators. Second, the high channel inventory at the start of the quarter also impacted the manufacturing during the quarter.”
Despite this, the country’s smartphone manufacturing sector is still seeing expansion with almost 63 percent of shipments arriving from in house producers and just 37 percent from third party sources. BYD and Lava were two of the fastest growing brands in terms of total smartphone shipments. The researched further added that “Overall, the manufacturing trend is witnessing an upward trajectory with multiple partnerships happening in recent months, like the ones between Tata Group and Wistron and between Foxconn and Vedanta.” So this decline might not be permanent.
Tecno is seeking partnerships with lens makers to advance smartphone camera technology and enter the premium market. The company has a strong track record of producing innovative smartphone cameras and collaborating with industry professionals. It remains to be seen which big names Tecno will choose to work with. Here are the details…
Tecno Plans to Collaborate with Established Lens Makers to Enter Premium Market
Tecno, a fast-growing smartphone brand that has quickly risen to become a Top 10 global player, has revealed its ambitions to enter the premium market and establish itself as a leader in smartphone camera innovation. The company has a track record of producing high-quality smartphone cameras, as demonstrated by its recent Phantom X2 series, which boasts one of the best portrait cameras on the market, thanks partly to consultation with professional photographer Rankin.
The company is taking its camera ambitions to the next level by announcing that it is in talks with established lens makers to develop future products. Although the company did not mention any specific names, it is clear that Tecno is looking to partner with some of the biggest names in the photography industry to push the boundaries of smartphone camera technology.
Given Tecno’s commitment to collaborating with industry professionals and its track record of producing innovative smartphone cameras, it will be interesting to see which lens maker the company ultimately decides to work with. Companies like Hasselblad, Leica, and Zeiss have already partnered with smartphone makers, so it remains to be seen which big names Tecno will choose from.
Regardless of the lens maker it ultimately partners with, it is clear that the company is serious about its pursuit of smartphone camera excellence. With its commitment to innovation and collaboration with industry professionals, we will likely see some exciting developments from the company in the near future.
Apple is facing yet another lawsuit. This time, the company is being sued for its Apple Watch wearable device, which the legal complaint states is racially biased in some of its key health related features.
The Cupertino based giant has been hit with a class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York. The brand is facing the legal dispute over its smartwatch allegedly having a racial bias on darker tones for its blood oximeter health feature. According to the documents, a New Yorker named Alex Morales is claiming that the Apple Watch that he purchased over a year ago is “purported to measure blood oxygen levels and he believed it did this without regard to skin tone which was relevant to him based on his skin tone.”
As per the legal filing, Morales “expected the product would not incorporate biases and defects of pulse oximetry with respect to persons of darker skin tone.” He further added that “as a result of the false and misleading representations, the Product is sold at a premium price, approximately no less than $400, excluding tax and sales.” So Morales is filing a class action law suit, which will also cover all New Yorkers who purchased the Apple Watch during the statute of limitations. Furthermore, the lawsuit also listed research notes from a study that was conducted during the pandemic.
This was done to help test COVID-19 cases by checking the blood oxygen saturation percentage. They cited this research and stated that it “confirmed the clinical significance of racial bias of pulse oximetry. For decades, there have been reports that such devices were significantly less accurate in measuring blood oxygen levels based on skin color.” Apple has responded to this lawsuit saying that the Apple Watch is “only designed for general fitness and wellness purposes. Blood Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use, including self-diagnosis or consultation with a doctor.”
Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has shared a schematic of what appears to be an upcoming Oppo smartphone. Yesterday, he leaked the specifications of the alleged Reno 10 Pro+. Hence, the schematic that he shared today gives the first look at the possible design of the Reno 10 Pro+.
In the image shared by DCS, the purported Reno 10 Pro+ can be seen sporting a centred punch-hole display with slim bezels. The top bezel of the phone has an earpiece, its left side is fitted with volume buttons, and on the right is the power key.
The oval-shaped camera island is available on the rear shell of the phone. A squarish periscope zoom lens sits beneath the top two cameras. The camera module also has a dual-LED flash unit and “Powered by MariSilicon X” branding.
Possible schematic of OPPO Reno 10 Pro+
Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ specifications (rumored)
It is speculated that the alleged Reno 10 Pro+ has the PHU110 model number. The rear camera system of the device is said to comprise a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens, and an unspecified periscope camera, which is likely to offer 2x optical zoom.
Its OLED panel is expected to offer a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device is said to feature a high-performance chipset that is built with TSMC’s N4 process. It is likely to pack a 4,700mAh dual-cell battery. Speculations are rife that the OPPO Reno 10 series will break cover by mid-2023 in China.
In related news, DCS has claimed that apart from the Find X6 series, there are two other Oppo phones with periscope cameras onboard. While one of them appears to be the Reno 10 Pro+, the identity of the other model remains a mystery.
LG Electronics is finally rolling out its ThinQ UP series of upgradable home appliances for the global markets. This includes various series of products for various different functions and the company is set to release them next year.
The ThinQ UP upgradable series includes various products like refrigerators, washers, dryers, oven ranges, and dishwashers. These home appliances were first announced back in January 2022 and were released only in the company’s home market of South Korea. The new appliances from the brand were launched with the aim of meeting the diverse needs of each customers and adapt to their shifting lifestyles. This means that users can try out new features and functions without having to spend money.
The South Korean tech giant also recently released the world’s first 27 inch and 45 inch OLED gaming monitors that also offers 240Hz refresh rate. As per official notes, the company’s ThinQ UP appliances will be capable of bringing new functionalities over the course of their lifespan. In other words, your purchase of products would give customers better value over time. LG claims that these models seek to promote the “evolving with you” philosophy to put the customers first.
All of this will be available through easy to install software upgrades and hardware add ons. The brand would also offer their customers additional customization options. LG will begin rolling out these smart home appliances starting in March 2023 in the US, with availability in other regions following next year.
There have been many rumors and leaks about the new Samsung Galaxy S23 series, and the latest one suggests that they will have impressive performance improvements thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. According to a Twitter user, named “@AhmedQwaider888” the Galaxy S23 series will have a 36% overall performance increase, a 48% improvement in graphics, and a 60% boost in AI tasks compared to the Galaxy S22 series, which used the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Here are the details…
As we mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series is expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and an overclocked version with a 3.3GHz Cortex-X3 core and 2.8GHz Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A710 performance cores. These smartphones may also be manufactured using a 4nm manufacturing process by TSMC and include improved cooling solutions to ensure optimal performance.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to have a 200 MP primary camera with a special Samsung ISOCELL sensor and a large 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 1-120 Hz and a reported maximum brightness of over 2,000 nits. It is expected to have 12 GB of RAM and will be available in three storage options: 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus are also expected to come with 3,900 mAh and 4,700 mAh batteries
Unfortunately, the exact launch date and prices for the Galaxy S23 series have not yet been announced, but it is expected to be released in early 2023.
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