OnePlus 11 Microsite Goes Live On Amazon India

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Dec 29, 2022

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.

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Xiaomi Pad 6 Series to Launch in Q2 2023, Report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 29, 2022

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.

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.

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iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 120W Charging Launched

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Dec 29, 2022

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.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin 2023: Pro, Air, and Digital Series Teased

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Dec 29, 2022

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).

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Apple iPhone’s Find My feature helps save woman involved in a Car Crash

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Dec 29, 2022

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.

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Oppo Reno 9 All Things Red is the First Device to Support China’s New Universal Charging Standard

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Dec 29, 2022

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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Samsung might launch next-gen Galaxy Book laptops alongside the Galaxy S23 series

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Dec 29, 2022

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 series on February 1st. The launch event is expected to feature the launch of three smartphones in the Galaxy S23 series and some new accessories. Along with these gadgets, it appears that Samsung will also be launching the next-gen Galaxy Book laptops.

The report comes from SamMobile which claims that the upcoming high-end laptops will feature improved specifications and improved software features compared to the current Galaxy Book 2 series. It is speculated that the laptops could be powered by Intel’s 13th Gen processors. Specification details of the laptops are still behind the veil, however, we can look at the current-gen Galaxy Booklaptops to get an idea of what to expect.

Galaxy Book2 Pro, Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 specifications

The display on the Galaxy Book 2 Pro is 13.3 inches, while the display on the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 is 15.6 inches. Both devices have a 16:9 aspect ratio. Both devices have AMOLED displays with Full HD resolution and 400 nits of brightness for normal viewing. When viewing HDR content, the brightness can reach 500 nits. The 13.3-inch model is 1.04kg, while the 15.6-inch model is 1.41kg.

Although neither model has Bluetooth connectivity, they both run Windows 11 OS and have support for the S Pen. The S Pen’s decreased latency makes it possible to write and sketch. The Samsung Notes software promises advancements in areas like hyperlink support and handwriting recognition. With the appropriate apps running on Galaxy devices, the app can instantaneously synch.

The 12th generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5 CPUs, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage power the Galaxy Book2 Pro and Book2 Pro 360. A 63Wh battery powers the Book2 Pro, while a 68Wh battery powers the Book2 Pro 360. Both devices enable USB-C 65W rapid charging.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Might Make a Comeback in January 2023

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Dec 29, 2022

Back in July 2022, the Government of India blocked access to Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in the country in accordance with their law. Following the order, the BGMI application was taken down from the Google Play Store and Apple app store. The citizens were unable to download the game from any official source. However, those who already had the games installed on their smartphones were able to play the game without any major interruptions.

But soon after that, the users started reporting server problems across the country. Now, a new piece of information hovering online claims that BGMI could soon return back to the Play Store and App store in the month of January 2023. Soon after the ban, Krafton assured their players that they are in talks with the Government of India to bring back the game as soon as possible. Although, we really did not get to see any official statement regarding the BGMI unban after that.

Pratik “Alpha Clasher” Jogiya and Sohail “Hector” Shaikh, according to AFKGaming, have claimed that BGMI would be returning to Android very soon. In a recent live stream, Alpha Clasher was joined by another player named predatorsasuke, who claimed to work at Google and revealed the tentative debut date of BGMI. “You’d be very thrilled,” he said, “BGMI will launch on Google Play Store on January 15th; this is a preliminary date.” Following this webcast, Hector was asked on one of his recent streams regarding the comeback of BGMI. “The game will return in January, according to someone from Google,” he claimed. I’m not directly aware of this, but I’ve heard it.”

“He is a leader in the Google community. It makes no difference if someone in the gaming community claims that the game will return. That individual stated that the game would return on January 15th. I even asked Thug about it, and he stated he would notify me two weeks before the game’s release,” Hector continued. “So, we’ll notify you two weeks before the game returns.”

Let’s see what really happens after the prescribed timeline. We may finally see the game back again in the country very soon.

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Esports is officially recognized as a sport by the Indian Govt

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Dec 29, 2022

Esports is being officially recognized by the Indian government. The term basically means video games that are played on a competitive level with spectators and are finally being recognized as an actual sport.

Esports finally recognized as a sports in India.#esports #indianesports #sports #teamindia #india @rashtrapatibhvn @narendramodi @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @KirenRijiju @NisithPramanik @Rajeev_GoI @WeAreTeamIndia @IndiaSports @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/k6qlMZ00rE
— Esports Federation of India (@esfindia) December 27, 2022

The Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will now also be authorized for the esports category. As per official notes, video games will also be recognized as a competitive spectator sport since athletes also use their physical and mental abilities to compete with one another in varying genres of games. This marks a major shift since the Indian Esports Industry has pushed for such an official recognition for a while now.

So now, competitive gaming will have a lot more depth to their structure since the umbrella term of “Gaming” will also be included in the official multi sports sections. Thus, all tournaments will also be treated with the same gravity as any other form of physical competition. Furthermore, this move will also help create a more budding environment around esports and also push the gaming industry in the region. India has already hosted the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, and now, they can finally be a great competitor in the esports category as well.

According to Lokesh Suji, Director of Esports Federation of India & Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF), “Great news for us to begin the New Year. We have been constantly working on establishing the difference between esports and iGaming, and finally, our efforts have been fulfilled. We welcome this announcement by our government under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Modi ji, which will open new avenues to pour in more investment opportunities in this booming industry.”

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Baseus Launches GaN 5 Pro Lightweight Fast Charger

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Dec 29, 2022

Known smartphone accessories manufacturer Baseus has now launched its all-new Bauseus GaN 5 Pro fast charger. The brand has worked really hard on its manufacturing and form factor as the final product is really very thin, compact and lightweight. Despite being a lightweight and compact charger, it can provide a faster-charging output of up to 65W. Unlike usual charging bricks, this one adopts a flat and compact build and the charging pin and foldable, which means one can fold the pin downs to store it anywhere easily.

Furthermore, the charging adapter has two sharing ports, one with USB Type-A output and the other with USB Type-C output. When used individually, the Type-C port can produce an output of up to 65W, while the USB Type-A port can provide an output of up to 60W. The charger also supports dual charging mode, which allows you to charge your devices at the same time utilising both ports, but charging rates are limited to 20W from the USB Type-A port and 45W from the Type-C port. That’s probably enough!

The Baseus GaN5 Pro Gallium Nitride Lightweight Fast Chargé 65W has been upgraded to fifth-generation GaN technology, Baseus has re-optimized its structure to reduce the number of components, and its performance and speed are faster, according to the official release. The previous generation achieves the same power in a smaller volume, and the dual-channel simultaneous charging does not suffer from any speed loss.

The Baseus GaN5 Pro 65W Lightweight Gallium Nitride Fast Charger can intelligently regulate the output voltage, current, and power distribution based on the number of connected devices, and the single port can reach the highest power, thanks to the self-developed Baseus BPSII charging technology.

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Samsung Unveils Bespoke Refrigerator Family Hub Plus with Large Screen at CES 2023

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Dec 29, 2022

Samsung Electronics is set to unveil its new Bespoke Refrigerator Family Hub Plus at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas. The new refrigerator features a large 32-inch full HD touch screen, more than double the size of the screen on the original Family Hub fridge, which was first introduced in 2016. The Family Hub fridge utilizes artificial intelligence and internet of things technology to provide entertainment, family communication, cooking, and smart home services.

The new Family Hub Plus has been upgraded to include the Samsung TV Plus service, which offers users the ability to watch around 190 US TV channels and approximately 80 Korean channels in picture-in-picture mode. The large screen also allows for multitasking, such as searching for recipes while watching a music channel or controlling home appliances while watching the news.

The screen is optimized for vertical format videos from social media platforms like YouTube and includes content such as recipe videos from the SmartThings cooking service and artworks from the Bespoke Atelier app.

In addition to its entertainment capabilities, the Bespoke Refrigerator Family Hub Plus also serves as a smart home hub, allowing users to monitor and control multiple devices connected to SmartThings through the Big Widget feature. The fridge also includes the SmartThings Home Life service, which offers energy, cooking, air care, home care, pet care, and clothing care options.

The fridge can also be linked to the cloud through Google Photos in addition to the existing OneDrive integration, allowing for expanded sharing capabilities. The fridge will also include the Amazon Your Essentials service in the US, allowing users to easily order frequently purchased items with just one click.

Indian PC Market Ends Growth Streak with 4% Fall in Q3 2022

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Dec 29, 2022

The Indian PC market, including desktops, notebooks, and tablets, saw a downturn in the third quarter of 2022, with shipments falling 4% year on year to 5.1 million units. According to research firm Canalys, notebook shipments were the main contributor to the overall market decline, falling sharply by 21%. However, desktop and tablet shipments saw significant annual growth, with 36% and 24% increases to 766,000 units and 1.5 million units respectively.

Weak Demand from Commercial and Consumer Sectors Affects Indian PC Market

One bright spot for the Indian PC market was the education sector, which saw a surge in shipments due to the release of public sector tenders that had been postponed in the previous two years. This led to a 181% increase in shipments across all product categories in the third quarter. The segment is expected to continue to be a strong performer, particularly for tablets, which are a key part of India’s digital education expansion strategy.

Vendor	Q3 2022 shipments	Q3 2022 market share	Q3 2021 shipments	Q3 2021 market share	Annual growth
Lenovo	1,095	21.6%	1,429	27.0%	-23.4%
HP	940	18.5%	1,268	24.0%	-25.9%
Acer	532	10.5%	398	7.5%	33.7%
Apple	456	9.0%	283	5.3%	61.1%
Dell	455	9.0%	726	13.7%	-37.3%
Others	1,593	31.4%	1,187	22.4%	34.2%
Grand Total	5,071	100.0%	5,292	100.0%	-4.2%

Canalys PC Market Pulse: Q3 2022

On the commercial side, however, demand for PCs was weaker due to businesses reprioritizing IT spending in the face of an uncertain economic climate. Shipments to the commercial segment fell 11% compared to the same period in the previous year, as both enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses saw weaker demand due to inflation and interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India.

On the consumer side, demand for PCs was also relatively weak during the festive season, with household spending declining significantly after a surge in the second quarter. Despite promotional activity by vendors and retailers, consumer shipments fell 12% year on year as inventory clearance remained an issue.

The return to in-person education also reduced the need for devices to support remote learning, leading to sluggish consumer demand that is expected to continue into the beginning of 2023. The weakening rupee is also putting additional upward pressure on prices. In terms of market share, HP was the top vendor in the third quarter of 2022, with 26.5% of shipments, followed by Lenovo with 23.6% and Dell with 12.8%. Acer and Asus also had significant market share, with 12.7% and 10.7% respectively.

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TikTok banned on all US Govt issued Smartphones

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Dec 29, 2022

US government employees can no long use the TikTok app on their officially issued smartphones. The popular short video sharing platform has officially been banned and staff can no longer install this app on their phones.

The Committee of House Administration or the COA has just informed its staff that the social media app is banned from being used on House issued mobile endpoints. As per the official emails, ” The Office of Cybersecurity has been deemed the TikTok mobile application to be a high risk to users due to a number of security risks.” Furthermore, anyone working in the agency will also need to remove the app immediately from their official handsets or risk being contacted by the COA Office of Cybersecurity.

The ban isn’t just limited to the COA but will also extend to other organizations and agencies within the US government. This news follows the recent spending bill that includes a more comprehensive ban that will prevent all federal issued devices from installing TikTok apps. For those unaware, the app is currently the most popular social media platform across many nations. However, it also faces criticism for being operated by ByteDance, which is a China based company and follows Chinese policy towards data management, privacy, and more.

Plus, it has also been accused on occasions for harvesting user data and other sensitive information as well. For this reason, the app still remains banned in India while various other governments, including the US have scrutinized and criticized the platform on multiple occasions.

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Oppo Find X6 Pro detailed camera specs emerge online

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Dec 29, 2022

The Oppo Find X6 Pro is the brand’s next-gen flagship smartphone, expected to debut at some point in Q1 2023. Multiple details regarding the device have already been leaked. And now, the camera details of the device have also been tipped.

According to Digital Chat Station, the main 50 MP camera on the Find X6 Pro will use a Sony IMX989 sensor, a 1″-type sensor also used in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It will sport a 23 mm equivalent focal length, an f/1.8 aperture, a 7P lens, and OIS. Oppo uses the IMX890 sensor, which has 50 MP, for the main camera in the Find N2, but here the 1/1.56″ sensor will be hidden by an f/2.2 lens.

Given its 64 mm equivalent focal length, the telephoto lens will either contain a Sony IMX766 or Sony IMX890 sensor, both of which are the same size. However, the zoom will be roughly 3x. Additionally, OIS is included, and the aperture is listed as f/2.6. Last but not the least, the leaker also claims that the smartphone has a 32 MP Sony IMX709 sensor for the front camera.

Other details that have surfaced so far state that the device has a 6.7-inch display, which will be an E6 OLED panel with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset powers the device. This chipset will reportedly be paired with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM. The device will be powered by a huge 5,000mAh battery pack inside, which could also handle up to 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra to feature an impressive new Periscope Zoom Camera: Tipster

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Dec 29, 2022

The Xiaomi 13 series was launched earlier this month in China. But this is not the end for the flagship series, since the company typically also releases a high end Ultra model of its numbered series. Now, a new leak has revealed some interesting details regarding the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra model.

As per tipster Kartikey Singh, the Chinese tech giant’s new Ultra variant for its latest flagship series will feature an all new and improved periscope camera on the rear. The tipster claimed that the new periscope camera on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra “will shock everyone.” In other words, the brand is clearly trying to bring some impressive performance or features through this zoom lens. The company’s Ultra models of smartphones are some of its most premium phones that also feature its best photographic capabilities.

So, this news isn’t exactly surprising. Last year’s iteration, the 12s Ultra, launched with the Sony IMX989 sensor that had a large 1 inch sensor size. Singh further added that “Since last 2 years no-one was able to challenge Samsung in long magnification Zoom which made Samsung lazy and they are using same hardware for 3 generations now but next year things will Start turning around and this monopoly will come to (an) end.”

Meaning, the new optical zoom module could likely offer improved quality and sharper images while also offering additional magnification. Samsung still takes the crown with its telephoto cameras, but it soon might have a worthy competitor. Unfortunately, this is all we know regarding the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s periscope camera. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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This Apple Watch Ultra Clone costs Only $50

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 29, 2022

Pebble was one of the most desired wearable brands by enthusiasts. The brand ceased operations after being acquired by Fitbit.

Though Google-owned Fitbit controls the Pebble brand name, an Indian company has been selling cheap smartwatches under this brand name for a while.

This Indian Pebble brand has recently released an Apple Watch Ultra clone priced at only ₹3,999 (~$50). Let’s take a look at it.

Pebble Cosmos Engage is the latest product from India-based SRK Powertech Private Limited. This company sells a wide variety of accessories under the Pebble brand name.

Recently, the firm rose to popularity with its smartwatches. Earlier this month, the company released a clone of the Apple Watch Series 8 dubbed Pebble Frost. Now, it has launched an Apple Watch Ultra knock-off called Pebble Cosmos Engage.

The Pebble Cosmos Engage looks like the Apple Watch Ultra in terms of design, and that’s where the similarity ends. Other than the looks, the product is just another cheap fitness tracker disguised as a smartwatch.

It comes with a 1.95-inch IPS LCD screen sporting a resolution of 385 x 320 pixels and up to 600 nits peak brightness. Though the panel is not OLED, it carries support for Always on Display (AOD).

The IP67-rated wearable offers multiple sports modes and features, such as heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, Bluetooth calling, and more. It can be availed in three colors, such as Salamander Orange, Starlight, Midnight Black, or Celestial Blue.

Last but not least, the product can be paired with both Android and iOS devices and it can only last for up to 4-5 days on a full charge.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Fish Tank is Now Available for Crowdfunding

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Dec 29, 2022

Xiaomi, one of the biggest tech companies in the world, has announced the launch of its Mijia Smart Fish Tank, which is now available for crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Mall. The tank has a retail price of 399 yuan (about $62) and a crowdfunding price of 349 yuan (about $54). Here are the details…

The Mijia Smart Fish Tank is designed to hold and care for a small group of fish. It has a capacity of 20 liters, which is suitable for keeping 10- 15 adult fish with a size of 5-6 cm, 6-9 adult fish with a size of 6- 8 cm, or 3- 5 adult fish with a size of 8 – 12 cm. However, it’s important to keep in mind that different fish species have different care requirements and mixing fish with large differences in body size in the same tank is not recommended.

The smart fish tank comes with a number of features designed to make it easy to use and maintain. It includes a self cleaning, anti clogging water pump and a 5 layer professional grade compartmental module back filter system to reduce the need for water changes. It is also equipped with 24 high color rendering index LED white light beads and 16 full-color gamut RGB light beads, which provide a sunlight like effect for the fish.

Mijia Smart Fish Tank is looking like a great option if you are interested in fishes. It’s compact size, easy maintenance, and smart features make it user friendly and convenient. If you’re new to fishkeeping and looking for a starter tank, this could be a great choice for you.

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ASUS launches ROG Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai 60% mechanical keyboard in China

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Dec 29, 2022

Asus has launched a new 60% keyboard with a 68-key layout in China called the ROG Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai mechanical keyboard. As evident by the ROG branding, the keyboard is aimed at competitive gamers looking for a compact and portable keyboard that is easy to travel with and leaves plenty of room on the tablet to maneuver the mouse.

The Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai is aesthetically pleasing, with a sophisticated moonlight-white color scheme and RGB lighting effects that can be adjusted with AURA SYNC technology. Users can select from a selection of rhythmic lighting effects as a result to improve their game experience.

The keyboard comes with ROG NX mechanical switch, which is available in three different handle options: Hawthorn Red, Glacier Blue, and Mocha Brown. Among them, the NX Hawthorn Red switch and NX Mocha Brown switches have an actuation point of 0.1mm, which makes the keystroke register even with the lightest presses. For those unaware, Red and Brown mechanical switches usually have an actuation point of 0.2mm. So, the NX Hawthorn Red and NX Mocha Brown switch actually help with cutting down reaction time while playing competitive titles.

A Smart Bar touch bar on the side of the keyboard is another feature of the Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai that enables users to customize key functions and control them directly. A two-way USB-C interface on the keyboard allows users to simultaneously connect two devices, and it also has a key line separation design. A protective cover is bundled with the keyboard, allowing users to easily take it on the go.

The Asus ROG Magician Competitive Edition Yueyaobai mechanical keyboard is priced at 599 yuan and is currently available to purchase in China through JD.com.

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Tecno Announces Call of Duty Mobile POVA Cup; A Year-Long Tournament

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