Chuwi CoreBox mini-PC with Intel Core i3 Arrives China With a Cheaper Price tag

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Dec 22, 2022

Last month Chinese electronics manufacturer Chuwi announced a new mini-PC dubbed Chuwi CoreBox 4th gen for the global market. The brand, best known for its tablets and laptops, has now launched the CoreBox 4th gen in its home market, China. While the specifications are similar, the portable PC is priced at 2399 yuan ($343) in China which is a hugely reduced price compared to the international market where it will retail for $499.

The CoreBox mini-PC has a dimension of 173 x 158 x 73mm, and is manufactured from aluminum-magnesium alloy and polycarbonate. It is powered by an Intel Core i3-1215U CPU with 6 cores and 8 threads (2 Performance cores with support for hyperthreading plus four single-threaded efficiency cores). It should be noted that the processor was originally designed for laptops meaning you’ll get a laptop-level performance on the portable mini-PC.

It equally features integrated Intel UHD graphics with 64 execution units and a clock speed of up to 1.1 GHz. Although it is only rated for 15 watts, Chuwi claims that the chip can utilize up to 35 watts due to the architecture of the mini-PC. In terms of performance, official data shows that the multi-core performance of the i3-1215U exceeds the previous generation’s Quad-core Core i5-1135G7 and Hexa-core Core i7-10710U.

A 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (replaceable), 16GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 memory, and room for an extra 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or SSD are additional features. Four USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a Gigabit Ethernet jack, DisplayPort, and HDMI 2.0 ports, as well as 3.5mm microphone and audio jacks, are available on the computer. Additionally, it has a single Thunderbolt 4 port that may be used to connect other devices, such as external graphics docks.

The mini-PC can be connected to three 4K displays at the same time using the HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C interfaces. The 4th generation Chuwi CoreBox comes with a 65-watt power supply and a wireless card that supports WiFi 6 connectivity.

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OnePlus 11 & OnePlus 11R Price Range Leaked

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Dec 22, 2022

OnePlus is scheduled to launch its next premium flagship smartphone—the OnePlus 11— in India next year in February. Alongside the standard model, the company may also unveil the OnePlus 10R. The former will be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor while the latter may pack the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Before the handsets’ formal debut, a noted tipster revealed their price ranges. Here are the details.

OnePlus 11 has been the subject of various leaks and rumors recently and we have a good idea of its specifications. And today Yogesh Brar has also revealed the possible price range of the handset. The tipster says OnePlus 11’s price in India would be between Rs 55,000 and Rs 65,000. Notably, this is even lower than the OnePlus 10 Pro, which debuted in the country with a price tag of Rs 66,999.

Further, Brar claims that the OnePlus 11R will replace the OnePlus 10T with a price hike of Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000. As is the case with most “R” branded phones, the OnePlus 11R will debut as the stripped-down version of the flagship number series models. The handset could be priced somewhere in the range of Rs 48,000 to Rs 52,000.

Previous reports reveal the vanilla model will arrive with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display that produces a 120Hz refresh rate, and 3216×1440 pixels resolution. It could arrive as the brand’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone, packing an Adreno GPU, up to 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage.

OnePlus 11R, on the other hand, could pack the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and 5000mAh battery. The device is expected to have a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and HDR10+ support. It will likely have a triple camera setup with a 50MP primary shooter.

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Redragon Draconic K530 Pro 60% keyboard launched with hot-swappable mechanical keys

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 22, 2022

Gaming peripherals brand Redragon has launched a new mechanical gaming keyboard in the Market called the Redragon Draconic K530 Pro. This is a 60% keyboard, meaning that it lacks a bunch of keys that are usually not used by gamers. Specifically, it lacks a Numpad, navigational cluster, and a function row. Instead, these buttons are layered as secondary functions on the alphanumeric keys that make up most of the board.

It has superb ergonomics, is highly portable (40 percent smaller), and can pair with many other devices. The fully hot-swappable mechanical keys on the keyboard are, however, its most amazing feature.

The 99.8%+ hot-swappable Brown keys on the Redragon Draconic K530 Pro are incredibly tactile. Key attachment is facilitated and stabilized by special plate-mounted PCBs. Switches with three and five pins are used in the keyboard. The modifiable/updatable keys are tactile mechanical switches with audible clicks and clear tactile feedback.

RGB lights with 13 dynamic preset generate light waves or respond to keyboard input via the control software. Four devices can be connected to the K530 Pro using three different techniques. With built-in v3.0/v5.0 Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless options, you can connect wirelessly. For zero-latency, lag-free gaming, users can switch to wired USB-C (a USB-C to USB-A adaptor is provided). Switching between three wireless devices (2.4 GHz, BT 1, and BT 2) is made simple via a manual side switch.

Pricing and availability

Redragon K530 Pro Draconic 60% Wireless RGB Mechanical Keyboard is currently being offered on Amazon.in and the company’s website for a special launch price of Rs. 4,490 After a set period of time, the price of the keyboard will be bumped up to 5,990.

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Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Might Increase Its Tariff Plans in India

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Chandan

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Dec 22, 2022

Two of India’s leading telecom providers are Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio. Both providers had recently launched their 5G network services across the nation. Both telecom behemoths have also expanded their 5G service to a few selected Indian cities in a very short span of time. The prices of their tariff plans were supposed to go up after the 5G network launched, but this didn’t happen right away. Whatever the case, it appears that both industry giants are planning to raise the prices of their tariff plans across the nation.

According to analysts at Jefferies, mobile bills could increase soon as telecoms are expected to raise prices by as much as 10%. According to the brokerage’s most recent analysis, 10% pricing increases from Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are predicted to be announced in the fourth quarters of FY23, FY24, and FY25. The telcos have already reaped most of the benefits of the recent tariff increase, and pressure is mounting on their revenue and margins. Analysts claim that this requires telcos to raise their rates.

Airtel removed the 99-pack in a few circles earlier this year to test the rate rise boundaries. The tariff increase strategy, according to analysts at Jefferies, is ideal for the telco’s intentions to expand into rural areas, which would likely further reduce profits. Airtel’s EBITDA margin decreased from 43.7% in Q1 to 36.9% in Q2. Additionally, analysts at Jefferies claimed that rising subscriber attrition and requests for mobile number portability (MNP) indicated escalating competition in the Indian telecom industry.

“The increase in MNP requests over the previous five months suggests increased market competitiveness for customers. The greater churn rates observed during Q2 FY23 across telcos are more evidence of this, according to the Jefferies analysis.
Jio and Airtel combined attracted 2.2 million new users, according to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) subscriber data for October 2022. However, Vodafone Idea’s troubles persisted as its subscriber base shrank by 3.5 million.

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IKEA Pilots Solar-powered Cargo e-bikes for Deliveries in Europe

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 22, 2022

Furniture maker, IKEA is testing a solar-powered cargo electric bike for deliveries in the Netherlands and Vilnius, Lithuania. The pilot program in the Netherlands is run by the Delft Ikea store. The yellow and blue Ikea-branded electric three-wheeler is used for deliveries in urban areas around the store. In Vilnius, the maximum weight per order is 30kg to accommodate more deliveries per trip.

Ikea says that the successful pilot run of the e-trike will lead to its expansion to include home deliveries in different parts of the world. The worldwide Ikea franchisor has decided to give its global retailers the possibility of adding the cargo electric bike into their local operations. This is a sustainable, accessible, and cost-effective alternative to traditional home delivery fleets.

The bike has a decently-sized storage box that can accommodate most of IKEA’s products. According to IKEA’s Helene Davidsson, the Sunrider bike can accommodate about 90% of the IKEA product range, with about 98% less carbon emission than diesel alternatives. The bike is also solar-powered, which further enhances its sustainability rating. The Sunrider bike has a range of 100km and its side-mounted solar panels contribute to that range.

The IKEA Sunrider e-bike has a payload capacity of 150kg and can take multiple deliveries at the same time in some instances. It has a front hub motor which is less expensive than the prevalent mid-drive motors in cargo electric three-wheelers. Front-hub motor electric trikes are becoming popular in different markets. There are some improved models in the market that provide a more stable platform for riders needed for heavy-duty haulage.

The cargo e-bike seems to be just up there as there are several heavy-hitting cargo e-bikes in Europe. It has a slim frame and seemingly tiny wheels. The top speed of the bike was not specified and the company has not outlined its rollout plans for the product yet.

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Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 Monitor With LG’s IPS Black Panel, 20000:1 Contrast Ratio Launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 22, 2022

LG Display recently developed a new technology known as IPS Black Panel technology. The display technology is most suitable for professionals and brings support for wider viewing angle, color accuracy, detailed expression in dark scenes, and fast response time for IT environment. Already, LG and Dell have both launched flagship monitors that are equipped with LG Display’s IPS Black panels. The displays are available in 27 and 32 inches with contrast ratio of up to 2000:1.

Chinese tech giant Lenovo has now joined the band of manufactures to launch monitors utilising the new IPS Black Panel technology. The model is the Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 Monitor and it expands on the display size of existing models. The ThinkVision P49w-30 packs a 49-inch curved display with an aspect ratio of 32:9. The display has a resolution of 5120 x 1440 resolution and a bumped up contrast ratio of 2000:1.

The Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 Monitor utilizes a small curvature of 3800R, has supports a 60Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 350 nits. The monitor also comes with a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Furthermore, the ThinkVision monitor is equipped with HDMI 2.1, DP1.4, Gigabit Ethernet port, and dual Thunderbolt 4 interface. It also has built-in dual 5W speakers.

The display can be seen as two 2K (2560 x 1440 pixels) displays placed side by side, which means that LG may launch a regular 2K resolution IPS Black panel display next year.

The Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 monitor will be available in June 2023 for $1,699.

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Garmin rolls out Alpha Version 11.5 Update With Jet Lag Advisor Feature For the Fenix 7 & Epix

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 22, 2022

Garmin has rolled out the latest software update for its smartwatches. The Alpha version 11.5 update comes with a new feature that advises the user on jet lag. The Jet Lag Advisor allows the user to get tips and advisories relating to travel. The Jet Lag Advisor can help reduce the impact of travel on your body.

The latest software update from Garmin also brings support for Connect IQ System 6. The Connect IQ System 6 allows the user to leave his/her gender unspecified. The update is available for the Fenix 7, Fenix 7X, Fenix 7S, Enduro 2, Epix (Gen 2), and MARQ smartwatches. The update also provides initial support for HRV TrueUp which ensures biometric data is synced between your devices. The update however omits support for the overnight HRV graph which may be available in subsequent updates.

The Alpha version 11.5 software update features additional sailing tools like the Distance to Start data and the Race Day Card. Other tools added to the new firmware are stamina data for bike sports and a workout execution score in the post-activity summary.

Wake surfing and wakeboarding have been added to the activity tracker. There are also bug fixes in the new update and overall improvements. Some of the bugs caused the smartwatch to become very slow or even to shut down automatically. The new Alpha 11.5 update, according to Garmin, is only available to users who manually download and install it.

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Honor X5 With Helio G25, Android 12 Go Launched In Select Markets

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 22, 2022

Honor has quietly launched a new smartphone in the global market. It is dubbed Honor X5. The latest offering is a budget device and it packs decent specifications. Read on to know what the Honor X5 offers out of the box.

The Honor X5 features a 6.5-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch on the top. The back panel features a leather texture and houses a square camera module. The device lacks a fingerprint scanner and relies on facial recognition.

The Honor X5 features an 8MP rear camera paired with an LED flash. It supports 1080p video shooting. There is a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies.

Under the hood, the Honor X5 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G25 processor coupled with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It packs 2GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit. Software-wise, the Honor X5 runs on Android 12 Go Edition out of the box.

Connectivity options on the Honor X5 include a micro USB port, 3.5mm jack, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and dual SIM.

The Honor X5 is offered in Sunrise Orange, Ocean Blue, and Midnight Black colours. The pricing and availability depend on the market regions. In Jordan, the price of the smartphone is set at 75 Jordanian dollars or about 99 Euros.

In other news, Honor is set to launch the Honor 80 GT and Pad V8 Pro in China on December 26th.

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Lenovo Go Desk Station Lamp Functions as a Webcam Stand and Charging Hub

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 22, 2022

The Lenovo Go Desk Station lamp with multiple functionalities has been unveiled. The new desktop lamp can function as a webcam and USB charging hub. Lamps are gradually taking new functionalities over the years. Before now, we do have lamps that function as audio speakers. The new Lenovo Go Desk Station is expanding the lamp’s functionality.

The Go Desk Station features a strip of LED lights along an arm that can be rotated up or angled down for more focused illumination. It can be used in combination with a webcam or for reading on the desk. The desk lamp offers three color temperature settings – 3,000K, 4,500K, and 6,500K. The LED light settings help to match the time of the day.

The Lenovo Go Desk Station lamp comes bundled with the Lenovo Go 4K Pro Webcam with a 30fps frame rate. The webcam features autofocus and automatic framing, which provides greater clarity in the video output.

The lamp serves as a tripod stand for the webcam which can be attached to its own rotating arm or at the end of the lamp’s arm. When attached to the end of the lamp’s illuminated arm, the reach of the webcam is extended. The camera can be adjusted to point downwards to highlight a document on the desk.

The base of the Lenovo Go Desk Station is a charging hub. It comes with a 20W USB-C port, a 65W USB-C port for laptops, two USB-A ports, and an HDMI port. There is also a wireless Qi charging pad with 15W output on the base.

The Lenovo Go Desk Station is similar in functionality to the Dyson Lightcycle lamp priced at $600. The Dyson Lightcycle has a horizontal arm that can be extended or retracted using a cantilever system. It also features automatic color temperature adjustment.

The Lenovo Go Desk Station will be released in March 2023 with a starting price of $329. The Lenovo Go 4K Pro Webcam is purchased separately for $150. The Go Desk Station comes with an affordable price and greater functionality than the Dyson Lightcycle.

Samsung Cuts Production of Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

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Chandan

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Dec 22, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G‘s production volume has reportedly been reduced by the South Korean electronics giant Samsung. The number of smartphones produced in the future could decrease by as much as 70%. Let’s look more closely at the actual intentions behind Samsung’s choice to build and release fewer Galaxy A23 5G handsets to the market.

According to a report from TheElec, Samsung has substantially cut its shipping target for its mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A23 5G, this year. The Korean electronics manufacturer had previously projected shipping 12.6 million units, but this number has now fallen to under 4 million units, a 70% decrease. Samsung set a goal to ship 17.1 million Galaxy A23 4G and 12.6 million Galaxy A23 5G smartphones earlier this year.

30 million devices, or around 10% of Samsung’s entire yearly shipping, would have been shipped by both companies together. Earlier this year, the 4G variant was introduced. Later on, in the year’s second half, the Galaxy A23 5G was released. The phone’s operation was severely hampered by a feature that was meant to be there. The issue was discussed by Samsung with a number of partners. A month-long examination of the issue was also done by the IT giant to identify the problem.

Despite the fact that the issue was fixed, the business plans to produce fewer Galaxy A23 5G devices in the future because of the difficulties it ran into. Additionally, Samsung will only plan to deploy about 5 million of the model in 2023. For Samsung, changing its chosen development partners was the largest change in the creation of the Galaxy A23 5G.

The 50MP wide-angle primary camera with optical image stabilisation was created by Sunny Optical. Patron began working on the Galaxy A23 4G at the same time. Sources claimed Sunny Optical was not to blame for the problem Samsung had with the Galaxy A23 5G. They said that the unidentified issue was the root cause because the issue the model experienced adversely affected the functionality of other parts of the phone, including the camera.

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EU is now pushing for Smartphone Batteries being replaceable again

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Sean

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Dec 22, 2022

Over the period of the last decade, there have been various trends in smartphone designs that have changed. For example, the 3.5mm headphone jack is now a lot more uncommon. Similarly, smartphones used to come with removable batteries that made it replaceable as well. This feature is now only seen in a handful of models, but this might be changing soon due to the EU.

Just recently, the European Union had forced Apple to also comply with the universal standard for smartphones with the use of the USB Type C port to charge its iPhone models in the future. This decision was approved but the Cupertino based giant has till 28th December 2024 to comply with this order. Now, it seems like the Union is now aiming on strong arming the entire industry into bringing back replaceable battery packs.

According to a new report, Europe might be planning on forcing smartphone makers, including both the iOS and Android brands, to revive removable batteries. Unlike iPhones, Android models typically came with a replaceable battery pack back in the early days of Android phones. Although, this was before OEMs managed to pack a lot more power and equipment into smaller frames thanks to intricate internal design and layout. Furthermore, many high end phones also feature water and dust resistance thanks to a tight seal.

In other words, having a replaceable battery might work against such an important durability feature. Back in the day, users could simply go out to a store or order an extra battery online to replace the aging or dying one inside their smartphones. Some OEMs even offered larger capacity batteries that were sold separately. So it is unclear whether this practice has more pros or cons. Let us know in the comments section down below about your thoughts regarding this matter.

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Vivo S16e, S16, S16 Pro With 120Hz AMOLED Displays Launched In China

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 22, 2022

Vivo S16 series has launched in China today. The lineup comprises three devices – S16, S16 Pro, and S16e. The smartphones arrive as the successor to the Vivo S15 series. All three newest devices have the same design language. They have slightly different specifications. Read on to know what the Vivo S16 series offers out of the box.

The Vivo S16 series has a compact form factor and a rectangular camera module on the back panel. All three devices feature an AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and an integrated fingerprint scanner. The S16 has a flat 6.62-inch screen whereas the S16 and S16 Pro come with a 6.78-inch display with curved edges. There is a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout on all three devices.

On the imaging front, the Vivo S16e features a 50MP main sensor, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth snapper. There is a 16MP front-facing camera. The camera setup on the S16 includes a 64MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro unit. On the other hand, the Pro model comes with a 50MP OIS-enabled main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. The regular and Pro models have a 50MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the Vivo S16e is equipped with Exynos 1080 SoC. The S16 and S16 Pro house Snapdragon 870 and Dimensity 8200 chipsets respectively. All three devices pack up to 12GB RAM and 512GB onboard storage. The S16 series is backed by a 4,600mAh battery unit with support for 66W fast charging. Software-wise, the smartphones run on OriginOS 3.0 based on Android 13.

The Vivo S16e starts at RMB 2,099 (~$300) for the 8GB + 128GB option. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are priced at RMB 2,299 (~$329) and RMB 2,499 (~$358) respectively. The same RAM and storage configurations of the S16 are priced at RMB 2,499 (~$358), RMB 2,699 (~$386), and RMB 2,999 (~$429). There is also a 12GB + 512GB option priced at RMB 3,299 (~$472). The S16 Pro starts at RMB 3,299 (~$472) for the 12GB + 256GB variant and costs RMB 3,599 (~$515) for the 12GB + 512GB configuration. The Vivo S16 series is offered in Hyacinth Purple, Sea Foam Green, and Starry Night Black colours. Pre-sales of all three smartphones begin today.

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Lu Weibing to Soon Take Over as President of Xiaomi as Wang Xiang Retires

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Chandan

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Dec 22, 2022

On December 22, The Paper learned from insiders at Xiaomi that founding member Lei Jun had written an internal letter announcing that Wang Xiang, the company’s president at the time, will take a long-anticipated retirement on December 30 of this year. Continue to work for the business as a senior consultant at the same time. The changes in Xiaomi management will take place very soon, by the start of the new year.

The company’s co-founders, Hong Feng and Wang Chuan will continue to support and promote the company’s strategic development in the partner committee despite their withdrawal from the commercial front at the end of this year. According to the reporters, it was determined to promote Lu Weibing as the new group president after thorough consideration and conversation with the company’s partner committee; he will take office on December 30.

Weibing and I have been friends for a long time; he has extensive knowledge of the mobile phone sector and a strong network inside it. He was dependable and well-known when he joined Xiaomi at the beginning of 2019. Weibing gradually gained control of the group management team, rising through the ranks to become the person in charge of the Redmi brand, the president of the Chinese region, and the commander of the three main theatres in the Chinese region, the International Department, and the Indian region. Excellent esteem and regard. Reporters wrote in the articles.

The news stories that were released today are historic for Xiaomi. In an internal message, it was further claimed that this demonstrated Xiaomi’s management had completed the transition smoothly and was prepared for long-term sustainable growth. The Xiaomi Group is about to enter a new arena. The high-end strategy has just delivered a phased solution book for the Xiaomi 13 series after three years of investigation. Unexpectedly, the smart electric car industry has advanced, and it has high hopes for a smooth transition to mass production in the first half of 2024. The group’s overall technological system is also expanding; numerous innovations are continuously emerging; the humanoid bionic robot CyberOne “iron-to-large” and other frontier explorations are still progressing, and the intelligent manufacturing system is continuously exporting to the entire manufacturing industry everlasting empowerment

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iQOO 11 5G India Variants, Price Range Revealed Before January 10 Launch

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Dec 22, 2022

The iQOO 11 5G is all set to launch on Jan. 10 in India. Ahead of the launch, GizmoChina learned about the variants and price range of the device through a media briefing. The iQOO 11 will release as India’s first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform.

In India, the iQOO 11 5G will be available in two configurations: 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It will come in two colors: Legend (white) and Alpha (black).

The iQOO 11 5G will be priced between Rs 55,000 (~$664) and Rs 60,000 (~$725) in India. The company is touting that the iQOO 11 is the world’s fastest smartphone since it is packed with some top-notch specs like SD8G2, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage.

On AnTuTu, the device has scored more than 1.3 million points. It is the highest AnTuTu benchmark score among the SD8G2 phones available in the market. The iQOO 11 also promises a better photography experience thanks to the Vivo V2 chip, especially in low-light conditions.

It will be the first phone to land in India with the latest E6 AMOLED display, which promises up to 1800 nits of peak brightness. It is a flat panel that produces a Quad HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.

The iQOO 11 will come preinstalled with Android 13 OS and FunTouch OS UI. The company has confirmed that it will be offering 3 years of Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security patch updates to the iQOO 11. Lastly, it will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

The iQOO 11 has already been released in other markets like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and China. The same device is now heading to India. It will be made available for purchase through Amazon India. It appears that the company has currently no plans to release the iQOO 11 Pro in markets outside of China.

(The writer of this post attended the iQOO 11’s media briefing)

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Xiaomi patents battery tech for its upcoming Xiaomi Car EV

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Sean

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Dec 22, 2022

The automobile arm of the Xiaomi Corp has filed for a new patent for its upcoming EV model (electric vehicle). The company has patented a new Power Battery technology that will be housed in the Xiaomi Car.

For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant has long been rumored to be working on its very own electric car. The company then confirmed these rumors and also set up a dedicated automobile unit. This department reportedly had a research and development team of over 500 and was apparently planning on releasing its first model sometime in the first half of 2024. But prior to any official announcement, a new patent was spotted that was for the Power Battery that could power the Xiaomi Car.

Based on the patent’s official documents, the company is working on a Power Battery that houses multiple rows of cells, multiple liquid cooling plates, liquid inlet components, and liquid output components as well. Furthermore, both sides of each row of cells are attached with liquid cooling plates. All of these components for the battery pack like the liquid cooling plates might just imply that the brand is working on a way to improve the service life of EV batteries as well as its safety performance as well.

We can also expect this battery tech to be used in the upcoming EV model from the company. Although this is still just speculation as of right now and Xiaomi could just be covering every base with this patent. So take this report with a pinch of salt for now.

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Upcoming Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 Will Have A Slightly Different Aspect Ratio

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Chandan

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Dec 22, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 smartphones are currently under development by Samsung. We might soon learn more about the devices’ official launch details. Anyway, the devices are still being developed, and no significant details or specifications have been publicly disclosed. However, according to a recent piece of information floating around online, both of the next smartphones will feature a slightly different aspect ratio than their predecessors.

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A33 in the spring of 2022. Both devices resembled the Galaxy A52 in terms of aesthetics. The fact that the A52, A53, and A33 all share the same aspect ratio—20: 9—is therefore not surprising. Samsung is particularly focused on the aesthetics of the Galaxy A54 and A34 for the A series in 2024. The aspect ratio also changes depending on where.

The Galaxy A54 and A34 both get a somewhat wider display than the A53 and A33, according to the well-known website GalaxyClub. The latest gadgets will eventually sport a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. That compares favourably to the Galaxy S22 and, eventually, the Galaxy S23. The information is available from both phones’ entries in the HTML5Test browser test.

This change is consistent with their long-held vision of Samsung phones in 2023. They all receive a slightly different version of the same design: without a camera island, but with separate rear-facing lenses. You could also argue that the A series’ debut in 2023—or at the very least, the A54 and A34—will bring it even closer to the S series. However, the difference in the screen aspect ratio is not going to have any major difference, the normal users may not even spot the difference in the first place.

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Honor Pad V8 Pro Will Be IMAX Enhanced-certified

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 22, 2022

The Honor Pad V8 Pro is scheduled to launch on December 26 in China. It will be accompanied by the Honor 80 GT.

Ahead of the event, the brand has been teasing the features of this tablet. Earlier today, the company revealed the product’s entertainment features. Let’s check them out.

According to the official teasers, the Honor Pad V8 Pro will be IMAX Enhanced-certified and will house eight speakers for an immersive audio-visual experience. Hence, customers will be able to stream IMAX Enhanced titles from Tencent Video and iQIYI on the tablet’s large 12.1-inch canvas.

It is worth noting that Honor’s Magic 3 and Magic 4 series of smartphones also come with this certification. However, the upcoming Pad V8 Pro will be the world’s first large-screen tablet to arrive with this feature.

Honor has also partnered with Disney-owned 20th Century Studios for the promotion of Avatar: The Way of Water. For the unaware, the latest James Cameron movie is filmed for IMAX. The brand is giving away 10 tickets for the motion picture.

According to previous teasers and leaks, the Honor Pad V8 Pro’s display will offer a 1.5K resolution, a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, and protection against eye fatigue. The device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset and will boot MagicOS 7.0 based on Android 13.

The front camera will be located on the right edge and there will be a pogo pin connector for the official keyboard accessory on the back. Last but not least, the product will carry support for 33W fast wired charging.

We are expecting Honor to reveal more features of the device in the coming days.

Oppo Find X6 Pro to feature 100W fast charging, IR blaster, & more: Tipster

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Sean

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Dec 22, 2022

Oppo is gearing up to launch its latest generation of flagship smartphones from its upcoming Find X6 series. However, prior to its official announcement, a new leak has revealed some details regarding the higher end Find X6 Pro variant.

For those unaware, we recently covered a report in which we talked about all of the leaked information regarding the Find X6 Pro. In this report, most of the key specifications regarding the premium grade handset was revealed and now we some additional details about the new flagship phone. According to known tipster Digital Chat Station, the Chinese tech giant’s Find X6 Pro will feature 100W fast charging, which is in line with our previous reports.

Apart from this, the tipster also added that the device will feature a dual speaker setup that porbably hints at a stereo setup. Furthermore, Oppo Find X6 Pro will reportedly be equipped with an X axis linear motor as well as an IR blaster as well. This is basically an infrared sensor, which would enable your smartphone to act as a remote control for the various home appliances that users have in their homes.

Unfortunately, this was all the information shared by the tipster. Although, based on our previous reports, we know that the Find X6 Pro will come with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. This chipset will apparently be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack will power the device, which might also support up to 50W wireless fast charging as well.

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Grab the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G for Just $99.99 with an Unlimited Plan

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 22, 2022

The holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about gift ideas for friends and loved ones. If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, Boost Mobile has a great deal that you won’t want to miss. The wireless carrier is offering the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G for just $99.99 with the purchase of a Boost Mobile unlimited plan.

Save $350 on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G with Boost Mobile unlimited plan

The Boost Mobile unlimited plan costs $40 per month and includes unlimited text and talk, as well as unlimited 4G/5G data (up to 35GB, after which speeds are reduced). You’ll also get a mobile hotspot with 12GB of data. This deal also includes a full month of wireless service and a brand-new phone for a total of just $139.99. That’s a discount of $350 on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, which is a great value for a phone with top-of-the-line features.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is a powerful smartphone with a 6.5-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, an Exynos 1280 5nm SoC with 5G, 6/8GB of RAM, and 128/256GB of onboard storage. It also has a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, as well as a 64MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP depth sensor, a 5MP macro sensor, and a 32MP front-facing camera. It recently received the Android 13 One UI 5.0 update, making it even more powerful and feature-rich.

In addition to all of these great features, the Boost Mobile unlimited plan also gives you the freedom to cancel at any time, so you’re not tied to a contract. This is a great opportunity to upgrade your smartphone and get a good deal on a new phone and unlimited plan just in time for the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this amazing offer from Boost Mobile and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

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Samsung Installs Europe’s Largest Circular LED Signage

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 22, 2022

Samsung has been making waves in the world of LED technology with its recent installations of large, impressive screens. The company recently installed the largest indoor LED Cube in all of Europe in the Swiss Life Arena, and now it has installed Europe’s largest circular LED signage at the Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers, France.

Samsung equips France with Europe’s largest circular LED signage

The circular LED signage at the theme park’s “Chasseurs de Tornades” (Tornado Hunters) attraction provides a breathtaking audiovisual experience for visitors. Samsung collaborated with Futuroscope Management and Development (FMD) to create the 17 meter diameter, 8 meter tall screen, which has a total surface area of 420 square meters. This makes it the largest LED screen installed in an amusement park by Samsung anywhere in the world.

The screen is comprised of 800 LED cabinets from the Samsung Indoor IFR series and offers 21K resolution. It also features HDR LED technology, high contrast, lifelike images, a peak light output of 2,400 nits, and a static contrast ratio of 12,000:1, all of which contribute to its impressive picture quality.

The Chasseurs de Tornades attraction features a 120-seat dynamic motion theatre surrounded by a 360-degree LED screen, providing an immersive experience for visitors. Yannis Marchet, Development and Projects Director at FMD, noted that the screen’s technology is durable enough to last at least 15 years.

In addition to its impressive LED installations, Samsung is also reportedly working on developing special OLED panels for use in certain iPad models in 2024. Previously, the company had planned to develop full-cut OLED panels, but it has since shifted its focus to the development of two-stack tandem OLED panels, which use two layers of pixels instead of one and offer higher brightness and longer life than current-generation OLED panels.

These panels could also potentially be used in some Apple Macs. Full-cut OLED panels are reportedly more advanced than two-stack OLED panels, but Samsung has prioritized the development of panels with higher near-term demand.

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