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Dec 14, 2022

During the Oppo INNO Day 2022, the company launched a number of new products and unveiled its latest innovations in consumer technology. Among the new announcements, the AndesBrain was unveiled as well, so let’s have a look.

Earlier today (14th December 2022), the Chinese smartphone maker released devices like the OHealth H1 family monitor, Air Glass 2, and more. Apart from physical products, the brand even announced a new smart cloud service as well, which is dubbed the AndesBrain. The name of this cloud based technology was based on the real world Andes, which is the longest mountain range on the planet. The Andes Smart Cloud is a cross platform service and is aimed towards not just individuals, but entire families and developers as well.

The AndesBrain basically offers online data storage and smart computing services thanks to the cloud platform. It also comes with cross integration that helps users use the service across, smartphones, tablets, and PCs as well. However, this doesn’t end just end there as the integration support will include truly wireless earbuds, smartwatches, cameras, or even smart cars. Furthermore, the service is being offered by self built data centers as well.

The AndesBrain will also offer unlimited cloud albums, Xpress Office Space, Xiaobu Painting, comes with Xiaobu home robot support, and much more. Notably, the company is also planning on offering infinite storage on CubeFS for Android since it integrates cloud systems into its operating system’s layers. For those unaware, CubeFS is China’s first open source cloud native project. When paired with the AndesBrain, one can simply switch devices on the CubeFS platform, without having to migrate any of your data or data backup.

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Oppo’s MariSilicon Y chip brings high-quality audio to Bluetooth devices

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Dec 14, 2022

Oppo has released its MariSilicon Y chip, a Bluetooth SoC that uses advanced N6RF processing technology and offers a Pro Bluetooth Package that increases Bluetooth bandwidth by 50%. The chip has a dedicated NPU and can transmit lossless audio at 24 bits/192kHz. It also has dynamic code rate adaptive technology for stable audio.

Oppo introduces advanced Bluetooth SoC with MariSilicon Y chip

Oppo, has announced the release of its second in-house chip, the MariSilicon Y Bluetooth SoC (Stereo Optic Compressor), following the release of its first custom imaging NPU, the MariSilicon X. The MariSilicon Y is one of the first SoCs to use the advanced N6RF processing technology, offering users a brand new Pro Bluetooth Package that increases the Bluetooth bandwidth by an impressive 50% compared to other advanced Bluetooth SoC products on the market.

The solution is equipped with a special URLC codec technology and a dedicated NPU with up to 590 GOPS of computational power on the device. Through Bluetooth, the MariSilicon Y can transmit ultra-clear lossless audio at a quality of 24 bits/192kHz, providing users with the same audio quality as a wired connection with the added benefits of a wireless connection. This allows users to enjoy the highest digital audio quality with wireless Bluetooth earbuds and headphones.

The MariSilicon Y chip also adopts the N6RF process, which is two generations ahead of the 16nm process used by most RF chips, increasing the energy efficiency of RF transistors by 66% and reducing their size by 33%. The dedicated NPU on the end-side of the chip offers 590 billion calculations per second, providing users with the first sound separation technology on the earphone end-side, similar to spatial audio.

Additionally, the MariSilicon Y supports dynamic code rate adaptive technology, which can automatically and flexibly adjust the codec rate in a range of 80Kbps-10Mbps, providing stable and interference-free audio in crowded environments or quiet study rooms. This ensures that users always experience high-quality audio.

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Oppo Find N2 Flip Global Launch Confirmed

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Dec 14, 2022

The 2-day Oppo Inno Day 2022 conference kickstarted today. The company announced a bunch of products on the first day, such as OHealth H1, Air Glass 2, MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio SoC, and AndesBran smart cloud.

At the end of the keynote, the firm teased the Oppo Fin N2 series foldable smartphones that are scheduled to go official tomorrow. Interestingly, it also revealed the availability of these phones even before unveiling them.

The original Oppo Find N that went official last December is exclusively sold in China. Unfortunately, the same will be the case for its successor Oppo Find N2.

The company cites app compatibility as the reason for this decision. Large screen foldables that turn into tablets rely on apps that scale dynamically.

The Android app ecosystem for tablets has been poor for years. However, with the popularity of Samsung’s foldables, the situation is changing gradually.

Anyway, the good news is that the Oppo Find N2 series includes two handsets. The second model is officially called Oppo Find N2 Flip and it will be released in global markets.

As the name suggests, it is a clamshell foldable smartphone. It is also Oppo’s first such foldable device. The firm is yet to reveal the exact international markets it will be sold in.

According to leaks, the Oppo Find N2 Flip will arrive with a 6.8-inch foldable display, a 3.26-inch cover screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC, a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual camera system, a 32MP front-facing camera, ColorOS 13, a 4,300mAh battery, and 44W fast wired charging support.

Canon PowerShot ZOOM Mini Telescopic Camera Gets a Black Limited Edition

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Dec 14, 2022

Japanese company Canon has released a black limited edition of its popular PowerShot ZOOM Mini Telescopic camera. The product also comes with a special black gold gift box.

Just as the name suggests, the black limited edition PowerShot ZOOM camera adopts a black body with a frosted exterior design that looks stylish and cool.

The Canon PowerShot Zoom camera was first launched in 2020 and was well-received. The Black Limited edition shares the same specification as the initial model which adopts a white body. As a reminder, the 145g Canon Powershot Zoom micro telescopic camera can be handled in one hand and is only slightly heavier than a cell phone. It resembles the conventional monocular telescope in appearance. There is an electronic viewfinder in the eyepiece. There are physical buttons to change the focus and start shooting on top and bottom of the camera. A scene from a football game is shown in Canon’s official marketing video. Through Powershot Zoom, spectators can observe the leg motions of players who are standing a distance away.

It also allows for real-time focus adjustment and photo capture while recording a video. It has two optical focal lengths of 100mm and 400mm, as well as a digital focal length of 800mm. Smooth zoom does not appear to be available based on the promotional video.

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The camera includes a 12.1 megapixel 1/3 inch sensor. In comparison to the contemporary mobile phone lens, this sensor is quite small. The lens size should be proportional to the body size and cost. In terms of shooting specifications, the Powershot Zoom offers continuous shooting at 10 frames per second, video recording at 1080p/30fps, and facial recognition.

The camera is also waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof, making it ideal for use during outdoor sports.

The PowerShot ZOOM black limited edition is available exclusively on Canon’s official online store and Canon’s self-operated Tmall flagship store in China. The price is unknown at this time.

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OPPO OHealth H1 announced with 6 built in health data monitoring features for the whole family

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Dec 14, 2022

Oppo just held a new conference to “Empower a Better Future” during its Oppo INNO Day 2022 event. This is a major event from the company and it is also where it reveals its latest innovation in consumer technologies and more.

One such devices that was launched was built to improve living standards through smart and better living and is dubbed the OHealth H1. As per official notes, the OHealth H1 is a smart family health monitoring device and is the first product from the company’s OHealth sub brand series. This gadget was made by the OPPO Health Lab, which was established last year and was a part of its initiative to help users build healthy lifestyles.

The OHealth H1 is family health monitor that offers six built in health data monitoring functions that is made for an entire family. This device is equipped with numerous bio monitoring including blood oxygen mapping, ECG, heart and lung auscultation, heart rate tracking, body temperature monitoring, and even sleep mapping as well. The Chinese smartphone maker is offering these functions on the OHealth H1 thanks to its high precision sensors and algorithms for whole families.

All of these features and sensors are housed in a super light device that weighs just 95 grams. The Oppo OHealth H1 comes with rounded edges with an overall concentric oval design. Thanks to its light weight, the smart family health monitoring device is easy to carry around as users go about their daily routines.

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Oppo Air Glass 2: Lightweight and Durable Smart Glasses with Enhanced Features

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Dec 14, 2022

Oppo has held its annual technology event, Oppo Inno Day 2022, with an online broadcast. The event, titled ‘Empowering a Better Future’, featured the unveiling of new technologies developed as part of Oppo’s Four Smart Initiatives, which include smart entertainment, smart productivity, smart health, and smart learning. One of the technologies introduced at the event was Oppo Air Glass 2.

New technologies unveiled at Oppo Inno Day 2022 including Oppo Air Glass 2

Oppo has unveiled the Oppo Air Glass 2 at its annual technology event, Oppo Inno Day 2022. The Air Glass 2 is a lightweight and durable augmented reality (AR) product, weighing approximately 38 grams. The glasses support image correction and personalisation features, and are almost indistinguishable from regular glasses.

The Air Glass 2 allows users to make phone calls and perform real-time translations, and can also be used with location-based navigation services. It can also be used by those with hearing impairments to convert sounds into text.

The Air Glass 2 follows the launch of the Oppo Air Glass in December last year. The first generation of the Air Glass adopted a monocular split solution, with a customisable frame that can be adapted to various optical lenses. The main body weighs less than 30 grams and the lens thickness is only 1.3 mm.

The lens uses thin and light diffractive waveguide technology, achieving an average eye-catching brightness of 1,400 nits. It also uses a silicon-based Micro LED display with a single pixel of only 4 microns, with a maximum brightness of 3 million nits.

The Air Glass is equipped with the Snapdragon 4100 wearable device platform, and with the portable charging base, the battery life can reach 10.5 hours. In terms of specific functions, the Air Glass supports weather reminders, schedule reminders, speech inscriptions, real-time translation, and walking and cycling navigation.

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Instagram Rolls Out New Features to Improve Communication With Friends

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Dec 14, 2022

Instagram has introduced a number of new features designed to make it easier for users to keep up with their real-world friends. The new features include Instagram Notes, which allows users to update their friends using just text and emoji, adding a different format for social updates beyond the images and videos that the platform is best known for.

Instagram introduces new sharing features, including Notes and Group Profiles

Instagram Notes is a new way to share thoughts and see what friends are up to. Notes are short posts of up to 60 characters using just text and emojis. To leave a note, users go to the top of their inbox, select followers they follow back or people on their Close Friends list, and the note will appear at the top of their inbox for 24 hours. Replies to notes will arrive as DMs in the inbox.

Other new features are also rolling out to Stories and will introduce new ways to share with groups. Add Yours nominations allow users to invite friends to participate in a prompt by tapping “pass it on” when they see a prompt that reminds them of that friend. Candid Stories is a new way for users and their friends to capture and share what they’re doing right now in a story that’s only visible to those who also share their own.

Group Profiles allow people to create and join this new type of profile to share posts and stories in a dedicated, shared profile with friends. Whenever content is shared to a Group Profile, that content will only be shared to group members instead of the user’s followers, and will be posted on the Group Profile instead of the user’s own.

Collaborative Collections is a new way for users to connect with friends over their shared interests by saving posts to a collaborative collection in group or 1:1 DMs. Users can start or add to a collaborative collection by saving a post directly from feed or sharing a post to a friend via DM and saving it from there.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 launch imminent, spotted on NBTC certification

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Dec 14, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S23 series of smartphones. But ahead of the launch, the new flagship smartphones were recently spotted on certain certification websites, and now, the S23 has passed through another certification database.

The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy S23 was previously spotted on the BIS certification website, and around the same time, the upcoming handset had also surfaced on the NBTC platform. This basically hints that its launch is just around the corner, since we are nearing the beginning of a new year. Looking at this online listing, we can see that the brand’s next gen flagship phone Galaxy S23 will have the SM-S911B/DS model number.

Unfortunately, this is all the details revealed on the certification database, with the listing first being spotted by Mukul Sharma. The known tipster had shared screenshots of the certification listing as well in a tweet. Based on what we know so far, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S23 will reportedly launch with a 6.1 inch AMOLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution.On the rear, the device is expected to feature a 50 megapixel triple camera setup, while the front may house a 12 megapixel selfie shooter.

Under the hood, the device is expected to be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC or an Exynos 2300 chipset. The devices will run on Android 13 OS based One UI 5 out of the box and are believe to offer up to 25W fast charging. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Here’s how to watch the Oppo Find N2 series launch event

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Dec 14, 2022

Oppo is gearing up for its Oppo INNO Day 2022 event, where it will launch two new foldable smartphones called the Oppo Find N2 series. The series will consist of two smartphones, namely the Oppo Find N2 and the Oppo Find N2 Flip. As the name suggests, one is a traditional folding smartphone that unfolds into a tablet-like form factor, while the other is a clamshell flip phone.

Both of these devices will debut tomorrow (December 15) at 4 PM China Standard Time (CST). As the launch is currently exclusive to China, it won’t be streamed on YouTube or Twitter. However, you can still watch the launch event by heading to this link, which will guide you to the company’s live stream on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. Alternatively, you can also watch the live stream on the Oppo China website. As for what to expect from the launch, you can check out all the information available so far on the two smartphones below.

Oppo Find N2 specs (rumored)

Oppo hasn’t yet made many details of the upcoming foldable phone official. Thanks to leaks and rumors, we can still create a solid picture of its specifications. Despite the arrival of its replacement, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the device’s Geekbench listing shows it will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.

OPPO-Find-N2-series-image — Oppo Find N2 on the left

The Find N2 will boast a 7.1-inch E6 AMOLED internal display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. This and the Oppo Find N are identical. The gadget will have a smaller 5.54-inch E6 AMOLED cover display, nevertheless, with a refresh rate of 120Hz. As a point of comparison, its forerunner has a 5.9-inch cover display.

Each panel of the Oppo foldable will include a 32MP selfie camera. A 50MP Sony IMX800 (1.56′′) main camera will be part of a triple camera arrangement on the back of the device. Additionally, it will contain a 32MP 2x telephoto unit and a 48MP IMX581 114-degree ultrawide sensor. For improved AI features and processing, the smartphone will include a Hasselblad tuning and a bespoke MariSilicon X image chip.

The side-mounted button on the smartphone will contain a fingerprint sensor for security. A 4520mAh battery with 67W fast charging capabilities will be included. According to rumors, Oppo may cover the foldable’s rear in faux leather. Another variation can have a glass back.

Oppo Find N2 Flip specs (rumored)

The Find N2 Flip will have a 3.26-inch cover display that will show notifications and will have a viewfinder for shooting selfies using the rear cameras. The Inner display of the smartphone is said to feature a 6.8-inch foldable E6 AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. A 32-megapixel Sony iMX709 front-facing camera is reportedly included.

OPPO Find N2 Flip live shot — Oppo Find N2 Flip live shot

A 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS capability and an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide camera is most likely included in the Find N2 Flip’s dual-camera system. It will be powered by Android 13 and run ColorOS 13, and it will have a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Find N2 Flip is probably powered by the Dimensity 9000+ chip. It may include a 4,300mAh battery with 44W rapid charging, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. It may also come in black and white in addition to purple.

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Samsung transfers 5G patents to Huawei in ongoing cross-licensing agreement

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Dec 14, 2022

Samsung has transferred 98 patents it has in the United States to Huawei, adding to the 81 patents it handed over to the Chinese company in 2019. The two companies had signed a cross-licensing agreement in 2019 to end their patent disputes. The patents transferred range from those related to telecommunications, charging, camera, display, and others. Family patents to those in the US that are registered in South Korea have also been transferred.

Samsung 98 patents to Huawei because a cross-licensing agreement

In cross-licensing agreements, sometimes one party pays more licensing fees compared to the other due to their difference in the number and quality of patents. In 2016, Xiaomi and Microsoft signed a similar cross-licensing agreement, with Xiaomi likely paying more as it has fewer patents.

Samsung and Huawei’s patent dispute involved those related to telecommunications, an area in which the Chinese company has more patents. The transfer of patents is likely related to the cross-licensing agreement, which mostly involves 5G patents, and Samsung has fewer of these patents than Huawei.

Since the US sanctions and the split of its Honor smartphone brand, Huawei has been increasing its patent licensing revenues. The three-year period from the last patent transfer is likely related to the renewal of the agreement.

This is not the first time Huawei has entered into a cross-licensing agreement. In fact, the company recently entered into a similar agreement with Chinese firm Oppo. The new agreement covers cellular communications standards, including 5G communications. Both companies have stated that the agreement is a win-win for both parties, as it allows them to leverage each other’s strengths for maximum business impact.

The new agreement advocates for the settling of intellectual property licensing issues through friendly consultations and mutual respect for patent value. Huawei has several patent packages that include 5G, Wi-Fi, audio, and video, and the new agreement is expected to promote innovation and rapidity of research globally. It will also provide more competitive products and services for consumers.

Both companies will hope that the new cross-licensing agreement signals the beginning of a period of rapid growth and development. The agreement will be especially beneficial for Huawei following the US clampdown on its operations. Prior to the clampdown, Huawei was the global leader in research on 5G and 6G, and had secured a number of infrastructure contracts across multiple jurisdictions. The specific details of the agreement are not currently known, but it is expected that both companies will make full use of its provisions.

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Vivo X Flip to launch with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1: Tipster

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Dec 14, 2022

Vivo is apparently gearing up to launch a new foldable smartphone model. This device could be called the Vivo X Flip, and now, a new leak has hinted that it might feature last gen high end processor from Qualcomm.

The news arrives from known tipster Digital Chat Station that shared the information on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). In the online post, the leak claimed that the Chinese smartphone maker is working on a new “Flip” model. For those unaware, the company already has a foldable smartphone which is the X Fold. This device is similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and has a horizontal folding display on a vertical hinge.

It also has a secondary display that is housed on the outside, while the primary display folds inward like a notebook and is not visible when in its compact form. On the other hand, the South Korean tech giant also has a Galaxy Z Flip 4 model as well, which features a clamshell folding screen on a horizontal hinge. This model also has an external display, but it is much smaller and is mostly used to display time and notifications.

In other words, the Vivo X Flip might also have a similar design that also resembles the newer Moto Razr models as well. According to Digital Chat Station, the company will also launch the device with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 SoC, which is the 2022 flagship processor from Qualcomm. That is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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OnePlus Teases Mysterious Product Launch, OnePlus 11 Series Expected

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Dec 14, 2022

Coming up on its ninth anniversary, OnePlus has scheduled a conference for December 17 in China to mark the event. The brand has yet to explicitly state what we can expect from the event. However, it is hinted at 9th-anniversary products.

While many might jump to the conclusion that this is possibly the event where the brand could launch the OnePlus 11 (OnePlus 10 Pro successor), however, OnePlus has yet to even acknowledge the existence of this smartphone in any official manner. Considering how much hype the brand usually generates before launching its annual flagship smartphone, it is highly unlikely that it will launch the OnePlus 11 with just three days remaining till the event.

It is possible that we might see a special edition of an existing smartphone by the brand, most likely the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, this is just an assumption at this point, and it is better to wait for official word from the brand. On the off chance that OnePlus actually ends up launching the OnePlus 11 on December 17, here are the specs that it is rumored to debut with:

OnePlus 11 specs (rumored)

So far, leaks regarding the device state that it will be powered by the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU. It has 256GB of internal memory and up to 16GB of RAM. The device is said to have a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging capability.

A 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner are anticipated for the forthcoming flagship. A 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 32MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor could make up the OnePlus 11’s triple-rear camera system.

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Sony Rolls Out Android 13 Update to Xperia 1 III, 5 III, and Pro-I

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Dec 14, 2022

The professional-level camera capabilities of Sony Xperia smartphones have gained considerable popularity. Since it’s obviously coming from a well-known photography expert’s home, the smartphone’s professionalism in this area is nothing new. Well, according to the latest news, the most recent Android 13 update has finally begun to roll out to three of the tech giant’s Xperia smartphones.

The Sony Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia Pro-I have started receiving the Android 13 update. The Xperia 1 III and 5 III were launched with the Android 11-based operating system right out of the box. They later grabbed the support for Android 12 through an OTA update later this year. The Xperia Pro-I was also launched with Android 11 out of the box. The Android 13 is the second major update for all three devices.

As of right now, the brand has not made clear which regions will receive the update; it is still being rolled out in a gradual manner. So, if you still haven’t received the most recent update for your smartphone, we advise you to wait a few more days. If you still do not receive the OTA update notification, you can manually check the settings and software update area to see if it has been released. In the next few days, the OTA will be accessible to a larger audience.

Regarding the time frame for software support for these devices, there are no official statements. We expect Sony to release at least three major Android updates for its smartphones, with Android 13 arriving as the second major update for these devices. Many other OEMs, including Samsung and OnePlus, have already begun to provide 5 years of security updates and 4 significant Android upgrades. However, this comparison is meaningless because both of these companies are primarily focused on their flagship products, whereas Sony is designed for camera enthusiasts who may be less concerned with the most latest software.

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MSI Titan GT77 with 4K 144 Hz mini-LED display, 1,008 dimming zones & 1,000 nits peak brightness could debut at CES 2023

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Dec 14, 2022

With CES 2023 just around the corner, leaks regarding upcoming laptops and hardware from OEMs have started pouring in. One such leak mentions that MSI is planning on introducing a new Titan GT77 laptop in the market with a 4K 144Hz mini-LED display.

The report comes from Notebookcheck, which cites industry sources as the provider of this leak. According to the report, the upcoming Titan GT77 HX will have a 17.3-inch 4K 144 Hz AmLED mini-LED panel with 1,008 dimming zones and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. The display has a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and is DisplayHDR 1000-certified. The leaked product slides also appear to show a 3 ms response time when panel overdrive is enabled.

It appears that the mini-LED display on the Titan GT77 will support MSI’s True Color feature, which ensures that each panel is uniquely color-calibrated. The upcoming Titan GT77 appears to be receiving a number of improvements in several crucial areas in addition to the new display technology. The Titan GT77 will likely feature variations of Raptor Lake-HX CPUs and Nvidia’s RTX 40-series mobile GPUs.

The speaker system, MUX switch, Cherry MX SteelSeries mechanical keyboard, and 99.99 WH battery appear to have been carried over from the Titan GT77 12UHS. However, there are a few upgrades that stand out, including an updated Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 WLAN card and a new 8-heatpipe cooling system.

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Apple To Reportedly Allow Third-Party App Stores On iPhones And iPads

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Dec 14, 2022

Apple has been pretty restrictive when it comes to allowing users to install applications on their smartphones or tablets. The apps on the iPhones and iPads need to be installed only through the company’s App Store, and for every transaction through those apps, the tech giant charges a commission.

Now, it appears that users will have more choices when it comes to installing applications. As per the report from Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to add support for third-party app stores for the iPhones and iPads in the European Union.

The development comes as the Cupertino-based technology giant works to comply with new competition law in the European Union. The Digital Markets Act has a set of rules designed to create fair and open competition in the digital world, and large companies that fail to comply with the rules could face fines of up to 10% of their global revenue.

Apple is now working to comply with the relies and would allow users to install third-party apps without going through the company’s own App Store, essentially bypassing the tech giant’s restrictions and up to 30% commission that Apple charges on App Store purchases.

Google and Samsung already have their own app stores, but they already allow sideloading of applications, which means that users can download applications from anywhere and are not restricted to their own app stores. On the other hand, Apple has been restrictive, allowing users to only download apps from its App Store, citing security reasons, but it’s most likely to keep the 30% commission.

Apple has been in the hot waters for a couple of years now because of its restrictive policies when it comes to downloading and installing applications on iPhones. While app makers like Epic Games and Spotify have filed lawsuits against Apple because of the App Store restrictions, other giants like Facebook, Twitter, and others have publicly criticized the company.

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HP Omen 17 online listing reveals Core i7-13700HX and up to RTX 4090 mobile GPU with 16 GB VRAM

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Dec 14, 2022

Earlier this year, HP launched the Omen 17 premium gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-12700H and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. Now, HP is gearing up to introduce a refresh of the Omen 17 laptop, possibly at CES 2023 with up to an Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop GPU under the hood.

A Romanian store listing of the upcoming Omen 17 laptop has been spotted by Twitter user @momomo_us. The listing reveals that all the upcoming Omen 17 machines will have the Core i7-13700HX Raptor Lake-HX CPUs and RTX 40 series mobile GPUs. These will include the RTX 4060 8 GB, RTX 4070 8 GB, RTX 4080 12 GB, and RTX 4090 16 GB Laptop GPUs. SKUs with the RTX 4080 and higher have a QHD display, while the rest have an FHD panel.

Prices start at 10,298.60 Lei (US$2225) for the base model with a Core i7-13700HX and RTX 4060, while the top-end Omen 17 with the RTX 4090 is priced at 18,881 Lei (US$4,079).

According to rumors, the Core i7-13700HX has eight P-cores and eight E-cores with boost speeds of up to 5 GHz. Aside from the sporadic leaks we’ve already seen, there is still little information available about the RTX 40 Series mobile GPUs.

It is important to keep in mind that the mobile versions of the GPUs will probably have significant performance differences from their larger desktop relatives. The 450 W TGP of the desktop RTX 4090 card can be boosted to 600 W. However, Ada Lovelace mobile GPUs are probably limited to a 175 W TGP due to the thermal and power restrictions that laptops must deal with.

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Get up to $50 Discount on Xiaomi 13 and 13Pro at Giztop (Coupon)

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Dec 14, 2022

Giztop is giving discount coupons for the latest Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro smartphones. You can get a $50 discount on Xiaomi 13 Pro by using the coupon code: M13P50 and a $30 discount on Xiaomi 13 via coupon code: M1350. Please note that the coupons expire on December 15, 2022.

XIAOMI 13

Xiaomi 13 features a 6.36-inch 120Hz AMOLED FHD display. Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor the smartphone comes in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 internal storage.

Xiaomi 13 is fueled with a 4500mAh battery and supports 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 10MP + 12MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 32MP sensor in the front. Other interesting features include Android 13-based MIUI 14, in-display optical fingerprint sensor, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, etc.

XIAOMI 13 PRO

Xiaomi 13 Pro features a larger and better 6.73-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and offers multiple memory options similar to Xiaomi 13.

Xiaomi 13 Pro is fueled with a larger 4820mAh battery and supports 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It features triple 50MP rear cameras, a Sony IMX989 50MP primary lens, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens. The camera comes with advanced tracking tech that helps you to take better snaps of fast-moving objects. For your selfies, you have a 32MP sensor in the front. Other interesting features include Android 13-based MIUI 14, in-display optical fingerprint sensor, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, etc.

Both Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro smartphones support Google mobile services, and OTA updates, and come with a pre-installed Google play store.

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North Edge ECG smartwatch with claimed blood pressure monitoring launched for $39

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