In August, Motorola unveiled a list of smartphones that will be getting the Android 13. The brand will layer the Android 13 operating system with My UX skin, which is known to be free of bloatware and offers a near-stock Android experience. The first list released by the company was quite short, and we were pretty sure that it will be adding more devices to this list soon.
Now, an extended list has been shared by Motorola in a community post reply, confirming 10 new additions to the previous list, making a total of 20 smartphones that will be receiving the Android 13 update soon.
Motorola razr (2022)
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Motorola Edge 30
Motorola Edge (2022)
Motorola Edge 20 Pro
Motorola Edge 20
Motorola Edge (2021)
Motorola Edge 20 Lite
Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Moto G 5G
Moto G82 5G
Moto G72
Moto G62 5G
Moto G52
Moto G42
Moto G32
The brand also stated that “Android 13 rollout on select Motorola devices will begin in early 2023, with all models expected to be updated following appropriate testing and approvals.” So we can assume that the high-end Motorola smartphones released in 2022 will likely be among the first badge of devices getting the update in the first couple months of 2023, with midrangers and budget range devices following suit in later months.
Soon after the official launch of India’s 5G network, smartphone OEMs began putting out an OTA update that allows their device to use the 5G network in accordance with the telecom network’s compatibility in India. The Cupertino technology giant has now begun pushing out 5G support for its iPhones in India via the most recent iOS 16.2 updates. Not only that, but the company has also made various improvements and optimizations to the operating system by releasing the current update.
For the iPhone 13 series, which includes the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and Pro Max, as well as the iPhone 14 series, which includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most recent iOS 16.2 update provides compatibility for the 5G network in India. Additionally, the iPhone 12 series, which includes the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and Pro Max as well as the iPhone SE 2022, has begun grabbing support for the 5G network.
The brand’s new Freeform app, which is useful for collaborative creative work with friends or coworkers on Mac, iPad, and iPhone, is included in the most recent iOS 16.2 update. In addition, Apple Music Sing, a feature that lets you sing along to millions of songs on Apple Music, is included with the update. Advanced data protection for iCloud, including the backup, Notes, and Photos, is also included in the update.
Anyhow, if you’ve already upgraded your iPhone and are curious about the next steps you need to do to gain 5G support, the answer is that if you are already inside a Jio or Airtel-covered 5G area, you will instantly get 5G support. To access 5G in the initial stages, however, in the case of Jio, a user must receive an invitation from Jio. Using the MyJio app, you can see if you have received this invitation. Airtel customers can instantly benefit from 5G by entering places that support it with a 5 G-compatible smartphone.
We are all aware that when Apple launches a new iPhone, not all of its specifications are made public. The business chose not to disclose the RAM specifications, whose hardware manufacturer’s products were utilised, or which camera sensors are present in the iPhones. Even if a third party usually reveals this specification, there are situations when we are in the dark about it. We all have a lot of unanswered questions about the iPhones, one of which is what kind of camera sensor they utilise. We now have official confirmation of it, so read this till the end to find out.
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, on its social media handles has posted a photo of him roaming around with a team of Sony cameras. He further reveals that Apple and Sony have been working on the cameras for over a decade. He posted an image which shows that the CEO of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida, is making him explore the camera department of Sony. This confirms many users’ doubts, we can now finally say that – Yes, Sony’s camera sensors are used on iPhones.
We’ve been partnering with Sony for over a decade to create the world’s leading camera sensors for iPhone. Thanks to Ken and everyone on the team for showing me around the cutting-edge facility in Kumamoto today. pic.twitter.com/462SEkUbhi
Additionally, the manufacturer also makes the decision to withhold information on a variety of other parameters, including battery and chipset information. Fortunately, a supply chain expert has discovered that Corning manufactures the glass sheets that go on the front and back of iPhones. The majority of the time, Apple employs OLED panels from Samsung and LG displays. Furthermore, chips are undoubtedly based on the fabrication node of TSMC. One should not even question if it is Samsung’s node or TSMC’s based on the power consumption of their chipset.
The Sony-Apple agreement for camera hardware was, however, still largely unverified, and it appears that it won’t be ending anytime soon. According to some rumours, Sony is developing a new sensor that lets in more light while lowering the likelihood of under or overexposing the image. Of course, that sensor will be used in iPhone models in the future.
On Dec. 8, Realme unveiled the Realme 10 Pro 5G and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G in India. The Pro model is scheduled to go on sale on Friday (Dec. 16) in India, but the Pro+ variant is available for purchase starting today. Here is a look at the price and specifications of the Realme 10 Pro+.
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G price in India
The Realme 10 Pro+ 5G has arrived in three variants: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at Rs 24,999 (~$303), Rs 25,999 (~$315), and RS 27,999 (~$339), respectively. It is available for purchase through Flipkart and Realme India’s website in colors like Hyperspace Gold, Dark Matter, and Nebula Blue. It can also be purchased through offline stores.
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G specifications
The Realme 10 Pro+ 5G has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, 800 nits of brightness, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. As can be seen, the display has curved edges and a centrally positioned punch-hole.
For selfies, the Realme 10 Pro+ has a 16-megapixel front camera. Its rear shell has a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash. The phone runs on Realme UI 4.0-based Android 13 OS.
The Realme 10 Pro+ is India’s first phone to feature the Dimensity 1080 chipset. It is accompanied by up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
Update: The post has been updated based on Evan Blass’ tweet.
Oppo is scheduled to announce the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip flagship phones on Dec. 15 in China. After the launch of the Find N-series, the company will shift its focus to the Find X6 and X6 Pro models, which are likely to launch in Q1 2023. Reputable tipster Evan Blass has shared a leaked render of the upcoming OPPO Find X6.
The render showcases a premium-looking Find X6 smartphone with a white back, which appears to be made out of glass or ceramic. The large, rectangular camera island has three cameras inside, along with a pill-shaped dual-LED flash.
The third camera in the setup is a periscope zoom lens. One can also see “Powered by MariSilicon” engraved text between the periscope lens and an LED flash. Below it is a rectangle-shaped plate, which houses the Hasselblad branding.
To recall, the Find X3 and X3 Pro featured a square-shaped camera module. The Find X5 and X5 Pro came with a trapezoid camera island. Hence, it appears that the Find X6 Pro will also sport a design similar to the Find X6.
Rumors surrounding the Find X6 have claimed that its OLED display will offer a 1.5K resolution. The device is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.
It may feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front camera. On the back, it may house a 50-megapixel primary snapper with OIS support. It may pack a 4,800mAh battery with 80W charging support.
Oppo Find N2 Flip, the company’s first clamshell phone with a foldable display, will be unveiled on Dec. 15. The company released a poster to showcase the big external display of the Find N2 Flip. A live shot of the device has surfaced on Weibo. It gives a good look at its cover display as well as the rear cameras.
The leaked image showcases the rear view of the Find N2 Flip’s purple variant. As can be seen, it features a large cover display, and alongside it is a dual camera setup with a dual-LED flash and a microphone. The external display can be shown, displaying the time and date as well as the battery capacity.
OPPO Find N2 Flip live shot
It is likely that the cover display may offer other features like showing notifications and having a viewfinder for shooting selfies using the rear cameras. Reports say it has a 3.26-inch cover display, which is bigger than the Motorola Razr 2022 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.
Reports have claimed that the Find N2 Flip has a 6.8-inch E6 AMOLED foldable screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to feature a 32-megapixel Sony iMX709 front-facing camera.
The dual-camera setup on the Find N2 Flip’s back is likely to feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS support and an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide camera. It will run on ColorOS 13-based Android 13 and feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The Dimensity 9000+ chip is likely to power the Find N2 Flip. It may come with up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast charging. Apart from purple, it may also come in black and white colors.
Last month, Oppo unveiled the Oppo A58 5G smartphone in China. The affordable 5G phone came equipped with an HD+ display, a Dimensity 700 chipset, and 50-megapixel dual cameras. The company has announced a new device called the Oppo A58x in the home market, which is positioned under the A58. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Oppo A58x 5G.
Oppo A58x 5G specifications and features
OPPO A58x 5G
The Oppo A58x 5G features a 6.56-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, 269 ppi pixel density, up to 600 nits of brightness, up to 90Hz refresh rate, a touch sampling rate of 90Hz, and Panda Glass protection. The phone runs on Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.
The Dimensity 700 chipset powers the Oppo A58x 5G. It comes with 6 GB and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Both models come equipped with 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is a microSD card slot on the device for more storage. The 5,000mAh battery of the A58x supports 10W charging.
OPPO A58x 5G
The A58x has an 8-megapixel camera for shooting selfies and making video calls. The back panel of the device features a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, and an LED flash. The power button located on the right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The A58x offers other features like dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, a USB-C port, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It measures 163.8 x 75.1 x 7.99mm and weighs around 186 grams.
In comparison, the Oppo A58 5G offers a 50-megapixel primary camera and, 33W charging. The rest of the spec are identical on both phones.
Oppo A58x 5G price and availability
The Oppo A58x 5G’s variant that offers 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at 1,200 Yuan (~$173). It comes in three colors: Breeze Purple, Tranquil Blue, and Star Black.
The MINISFORUM MC560 mini-PC could be launched very soon. The upcoming and yet-to-be-released mini PC is equipped with a 2.5K camera and speakers. The MINISFORUM lineup of compact computers provides a variety of options for home, office, and gaming applications.
The MINISFORUM Mars MC560 is a unique mini PC on its own. It packs all the needed functionality of a laptop and desktop PC combined. It is also well-primed for video conferencing with its built-in 2.5K camera. It also offers stereo speakers and dual microphones for a great video conferencing experience.
The mini PC has dimensions of 4.2 inches by 2.7 inches across and 6 inches high. The MC560 is taller than most of the current mini PCs. The extra height provides room for many of the features of the device. The integrated stereo speakers and the webcam are some of these features that stand the product out.
The new MINISFORUM computer is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U 6-core, 12-thread processor. The processor combines with Radeon RX Vega 7 graphics.
The company says up to two 4K displays could be connected to the MC560. It offers up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 memory, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. There is an assortment of ports at the sides and back of the mini PC including HDMI, USB 3.2, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack, among others.
The 2.5K webcam supports HDR capture and it has a 94-degree field of view. Likely, the model will also feature some form of tilting but details are lacking at this time. However, the webcam is not able to capture 4K HDR videos. It can only deliver 2.5K at 30 frames per second. A third-party webcam with 4K, 60 fps support could, however, be added to the mini PC to serve such a purpose.
The MINISFORUM MC560 supports beam-forming technology for efficient noise modulation. The beam-forming technology also enhances noise reduction for clarity of speech. Although no specifics have been provided, the product could be unveiled soon. Pricing and global availability details are also lacking for the device.
Nothing says it has opened its physical store to retail its products including smartphones and TWS earbuds. It is also in talks with some US carriers to sell new smartphones through their stores. The Nothing identity has been accentuated with the transparent design of the Nothing phone. The Nothing physical store has opened in London and with 7 days a week operation.
The Nothing Phone(1) remains an iconic and innovative Android smartphone that propelled Nothing to greater prominence. Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei says the company is making concrete moves to enter the lucrative United States market.
The Phone(1) has been unable to tickle the imagination of US consumers and Nothing wants to change that narrative. The London-based OEM says it has made significant progress in talks with US carriers to potentially launch a future product. These engagements between OEMs and network carriers tend to favor the bigger companies. These companies can develop obligatory and carrier-specific software updates, as well as manufacture new products with a discount regime.
Nothing’s new physical store is an investment not common with rising OEMs, thus it is a decent achievement. It is expected that more stores will join the current one located on more than two floors in its London facility. There is a great collection of audio products together with the Nothing Phone(1) in the store.
The store is expected to be open from 10 am to 7 pm on Mondays to Saturdays, as well as 12-6 pm on Sundays. There are no fine details on the stage of talks between Nothing and carrier networks in the US. It is also not known what specific US carriers are being engaged by the company. An entry into the US could transform the fortunes of the Nothing brand. We expect the OEM to pursue the talks with energy and commitment.
Honda has announced the 2024 N-Van EV with a range of 200km and a pint-size design. The new vehicle is the electric version of the 2018 gas-powered version of the car. It is a commercial vehicle developed to meet the Kei car requirements. It is a workhorse with a length of about 134 inches and can seat up to four people. The 2024 Honda N-Van EV will be available in Japan.
Honda hopes to debut the N-Van EV in spring 2024 and its compact space is maximized for its battery. The new EV, according to Honda, is versatile and could be deployed for either commercial or personal use.
The pricing of the N-Van also seems highly competitive at 1 million yen (~$7,300). Some of the popular EV minivans like the Mitsubishi eK X and Nissan Sakura are priced from $14,000 up to $17,700.
The 2018 N-Van is powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged engine with up to 64hp power (47kW) and 104Nm torque. Manual and CVT gearboxes are also available for the car, as well as front-wheel or all-wheel drive options.
The N-Van is also a great car that can be used as a camper or a purpose-built hill-climb vehicle. The gas-powered model offers extra cargo space by folding the front passenger seat. The Honda N-Van EV will bear a great semblance to its ICE sibling even in terms of its versatility.
While we expect further developments before 2024, the N-Van EV could also enter overseas markets. These details will become known as the scheduled launch gets closer. Several other specs are lacking for the N-Van EV including its top speed, electric motor, and interior setup.
The OPPO Reno9 Pro hitten the shelves a few days ago with three different variants: along the vanilla version with midrange-class specifications and the Pro+ flagship variant, there is the intermediate version OPPO Reno9 Pro with high-end specifications offered at an interesting price. Despite coming with a more affordable price than the Pro Plus variant, it still provides flagship-class performance and an amazing design. In the same price range, one of the best device out there is the Xiaomi 12T, the latest Xiaomi upper-midrange phone launched in the global market. A lot of people are wondering which of these phone is actually the best and we decided to help you find out through this article. So, if interested, you can go ahead and read this comparison between the main specifications of the OPPO Reno9 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T.
OPPO Reno9 Pro vs Xiaomi 12T
OPPO Reno9 Pro
Xiaomi 12T
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
162.3 x 74.2 x 7.2 mm,
174 g
163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm,
202 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max, octa-core 2.85 GHz
Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Ultra, octa-core 2.85 GHz
MEMORY
16 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 13, ColorOS
Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA
Dual 50 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 67W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
5G, dual SIM
Design
The most impressive design here belongs to the OPPO Reno9 Pro. First of all, it is one of the thinnest phones in the world, with a thickness of just 7.2 mm. It is also very lightweight as it weighs just 174 grams. Further, its rear side is very elegant with its refined color options and a minimalistic camera module including sensors placed directly on the rear cover. Last but not least, on the front, it has a curved screen at the sides, just like the most expensive Android phones out there. The Xiaomi 12T is not much attractive in terms of design: it has a thicker and heavier body, a flat display, it is not the most beautiful phone you can get. So, if you mind about the design, you know what to choose.
Display
Even though they are not flagship displays, the panels of these phones are pretty impressive. But the one found on the Xiaomi 12T is a bit more interesting. It is one of the first displays with a 1.5K resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels and it is an AMOLED panel able to show up to 68 billion colors. It comes with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. With the OPPO Reno9 Pro, you get an AMOLED display able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Note that only the Xiaomi 12T comes with stereo speakers, while the Reno 9 Pro has a mono speaker.
Specs & Software
The processor found on the Xiaomi 12T is slightly better than the one found on the OPPO Reno9 Pro, but the difference is just marginal. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno9 Pro has a higher quantity of RAM: 16 GB instead of just 8 GB, and it is a lot more important than the difference between the two chipsets. Anyway, the OPPO Reno9 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 8100 Max mobile platform by MediaTek sporting an octa-core architecture and built with a 5 nm production process. The chipset is composed of four Cortex A78 performance cores running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU: the same configuration as the Dimensity 8100 Ultra found on the Xiaomi 12T. As we said, the RAM is different, and we add that the internal storage is different too: the Reno 9 Pro gets up to 512 GB, while the Xiaomi 12T stops at 256 GB.
Camera
The Xiaomi 12T has a more interesting rear camera department because it sports OIS on its 108 MP main camera, but the OPPO Reno9 Pro has a better 50 MP main sensor, as well as a better 32 MP selfie shooter.
With the Xiaomi 12T, you can get a bigger battery and a longer battery life: the capacity of the battery is 5000 mAh instead of just 4500 mAh found on the Reno 9 Pro. Further, it is able to charge quicker thanks to 120W fast charging, while the OPPO Reno9 Pro supports 67W fast charging.
Price
You need at least $500/€470 in order to purchase the OPPO Reno9 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12T starts from about $552/€520 at the actual change. Which one would you pick?
Emergency SOS through Satellite Mode is a brand-new function available on the recently released Apple iPhone 14 range. The SOS mode is a standard feature on almost all smartphones on the market, but the one found in the new iPhone 14 series is more advanced. The new iPhones’ satellite-based SOS capability had previously gone live in the US and Canada. The feature is currently accessible in a few chosen countries in Europe, the brand has now been publicly announced.
When cellular or Wi-Fi access is unavailable, the function enables iPhone owners to send messages—rather than traditional phone calls—to emergency services in order to assist them. The iPhone 14 will urge you to “Report Emergency” and will present you with a questionnaire to gather information about your condition after you attempt to call emergency services the conventional method but are unsuccessful. Your location, altitude, iPhone battery life, and your Medical ID will be submitted together with your responses to the questionnaire (if available). Notifying your emergency contacts is another possibility.
The ground stations and satellite network of Globalstar received significant enhancements thanks to the Cupertino company. As a result, the new iPhone 14 Emergency SOS service will be supported by nearly 300 Globalstar employees. According to Apple, Emergency SOS uses a band designated for mobile satellite services. The total amount Apple spent on the Emergency SOS programme was $450 million. The majority of such money was used to build the feature’s infrastructure in association with satellite service provider Globalstar.
Next year, more countries will receive Emergency SOS through satellite, according to Apple. With the purchase of a compatible iPhone 14 (including the 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max), two years of the service are free. It is not yet known how much the service will cost once those two years have passed. There is a demo mode you may utilise to become accustomed to the feature if you want to test it out but aren’t currently in an emergency.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is constantly developing and advancing. It is used in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, finance, and customer service. In the near future, it will also be used in the design of Audi cars. Audi, like many other car manufacturers, is exploring the potential of AI to improve the design and functionality of its vehicles.
Audi Leverages AI to Enhance the Creative Process in its Rim Design with In-house Developed Software FelGAN
Audi has revealed that it is using artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time in its design process, with the development of an AI-based software called FelGAN. The software uses generative adversarial networks (GANs) to provide designers with new sources of inspiration and ideas for their work.
Source: Audi
FelGAN acts as a kind of idea hub for Audi’s rim design team, allowing designers to exchange new versions and variations of their designs. The AI is able to create photo-realistic designs itself, or recombine existing designs in a targeted way. This allows designers to discover new motifs and perspectives, and to use the AI’s suggestions to further develop and refine their own creations.
The AI’s user interface, which is based on Streamlit technology, allows for quick feedback and short development cycles between the design and IT teams. The components of the AI application, which require significant processing power, are run in the cloud, so designers do not have to rely on local hardware when using the software.
In addition to providing inspiration, FelGAN also assigns a mathematical value, known as “DNA”, to each design it creates. This allows designers to reproduce the designs at any time. Designers can also feed the program with their own designs and photos, adding them to the virtual experimental surface. Special algorithms are used to determine the appropriate DNA values for these inputs.
Overall, FelGAN is helping Audi’s designers to think outside the box and experiment with new ideas and approaches. By developing the AI software in-house, Audi is also demonstrating its competence in an important and emerging field. The company has stated that it aims to use AI in all departments, as part of its goal to become a data-driven company.
Inno Day 2022, Oppo’s annual event to showcase new products, is scheduled for December 14 this year. The phone maker is expected to introduce a bunch of new stuff during the event. The new foldable Find N2 series is confirmed to debut during the second day of the event. Oppo will also unveil its second self-developed chip, dubbed Mariana MariSilicon Y. It is an audio-specific chipset that will improve the sound quality of Bluetooth headsets. Here are the details.
Oppo India recently posted a video on YouTube (now unlisted) detailing the new MariSilicon Y chipset. The video reveals MariSilicon Y is a Bluetooth audio chip that supports 24-bit/192kHz ultra-high quality lossless audio, up to 12Mbps bandwidth, and AI algorithm up to 590 GOPS.
It will come with local Music Extraction technology and personalized spatial audio. It will use a TSMC N6RF chip, which is based on advanced RF CMOS technology. More details about the new chipset will be announced at the time of launch. We’ll keep you posted.
As mentioned, the Oppo Find N2 series will also debut during the event. The lineup includes the new Oppo Find N2 horizontally folding phone and Oppo Find N2 Flip.
Leaks suggest the Find N2 will feature a 7.1-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, coupled with 12GB of RAM. It will have a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP lens, and a 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto lens.
Find N2 Flip could have a 6.8-inch AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It may be powered by the Dimensity 9000 chipset, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The device is expected to have a 4,300mAh battery with 44W charging.
BM and Rapidus have announced a strategic partnership to build advanced semiconductor technology and ecosystem in Japan. As part of the agreement, Rapidus and IBM will further develop IBM’s breakthrough 2 nanometer (nm) node technology for implementation by Rapidus at its fab in Japan.
IBM and Rapidus Partner to Develop Advanced Semiconductor Technology in Japan
IBM and Rapidus have announced a strategic partnership to build advanced semiconductor technology and ecosystem in Japan. As part of the agreement, Rapidus and IBM will further develop IBM’s breakthrough 2 nanometer (nm) node technology for implementation by Rapidus at its fab in Japan.
Rapidus Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced logic semiconductors, and was established with the endorsement of major Japanese companies. The company’s partnership with IBM will leverage the latter’s decades of expertise in semiconductor research and design. In 2021, IBM announced that it had developed the world’s first 2 nm node chip, which is projected to achieve 45% better performance or 75% more energy efficiency than leading 7 nm chips.
“It is my great pleasure to announce today that Rapidus has officially partnered with IBM for the joint development of 2 nm node technology,” said Atsuyoshi Koike, President and CEO of Rapidus. “This is a long-desired international collaboration, truly essential for Japan to once again play a vital role in the semiconductor supply chain. I am fully confident that this collaboration will pave the way for our goal of contribution to the well-being of humanity through advanced logic semiconductors produced with technologies jointly developed with IBM.”
The partnership is part of Japan’s initiatives to become a global leader in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. As part of the agreement, Rapidus scientists and engineers will work alongside IBM Japan and IBM researchers at the Albany NanoTech Complex owned and operated by NY CREATES in Albany, New York – one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor research facilities.
Rapidus is planning to deploy differentiated strategies in manufacturing, including automation and efficiency, to ensure speed to market and competitiveness. The company expects to start mass-production of its 2 nm technology in the latter half of the 2020s.
Apple launched the iPad 10th generation in October. Now, the tablet has received popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything’s (Zack Nelson) comprehensive durability test and teardown. He has uploaded the video on his YouTube channel. Apple claims that the 10th generation iPad is made of 100 percent recycled aluminium.
The YouTube video of the iPad 10th gen is 10 minutes long. It starts with a scratch test at the 4-minute mark. On the Mohs hardness scale, the display gets visible marks at level 6 and deeper grooves at level 7. The tablet’s sides are then subjected to a scrape test. The Youtuber says that it is made of anodized aluminium. The power button that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner does not scratch. However, the back panel was prone to scratches and Zack is seen sketching a cartoon character.
After the scratch test, the screen is then subjected to a fire test for 15 seconds via a lighter. It makes the pixels on the LCD panel turn Black but recovers after some time.
The iPad 10th generation finally goes for a bend test. It snaps in to two when applying pressure from the back panel. The tablet’s weak spot is said to be its keyboard connector dots on the side. The YouTuber then tears down the iPad and adds that looks pretty repairable.
As for the key specifications, the iPad 10th generation features a 10.9-inch LED display bearing a resolution of 2,360 x 1,640 pixels and offering 500 nits brightness along with True Tone technology. It has a 12MP front and rear-facing camera. The tablet is powered by an A14 Bionic chipset and packs up to 256GB storage.
Oppo has been rolling out ColorOS 13 update to its devices at an impressive speed. The OEM has already updated a majority of flagship and mid-range devices and is hard at work extending the latest version of Android to older devices. In the latest development, Oppo is releasing stable ColorOS 13 based Android 13 update for the Oppo Reno5 Pro+ and Reno6 Pro+ in China. Here are the details.
As announced by the company, Oppo Reno5 Pro+ and Reno6 Pro are now receiving stable ColorOS 13 update in China. The update will also roll out to the Reno5 Pro+ Artist Limited Edition 5G and the Reno6 Pro+ 5G Detective Conan Limited Edition.
In order to get this update, users need to make sure their device has been upgraded to the basic version. To check go to Settings> About This Device> Version Information> Version Number.
As usual, the software update is being pushed in batches and it will take some time to reach every unit. Users of the above-mentioned devices can go to Settings to check whether their device has received the update.
Oppo has revealed it will update a large number of devices this month. As per the rollout schedule, the brand will release a stable ColorOS update for Oppo Pad, Reno 5 series, and 10 other devices. You can check out the December rollout plan here.
To recall, ColorOS 13 was officially released in August at the OPPO Developer Conference 2022. The latest software comes with significant upgrades. It brings a new Aquamorphic design, improved animations, security and privacy improvements, and Material You icons. The company also introduced new OPPO Sans 3.0 fonts.
Last week, the Moto G13 bagged NBTC and BIS certifications in Thailand and India respectively. Now a new Moto E-series phone has appeared on Geekench benchmarking platform. The device is the Moto E13. The database listing reveals key specifications of the smartphone. Read on to know more about the Moto E13 below.
As per Geekbench, the Moto E13 is listed with an ARM Unisoc T606 processor. It comprises of eight cores clocked at 1.61GHz. The device will pack 2GB RAM and run on Android 13 OS out of the box. We assume that it will be an Android Go phone since the RAM is less than 3GB. The smartphone scores 318 points in Geekbench’s single-core tests and 995 points in the multi-core test. Apart from this, the benchmarking platform does not reveal any additional details about the smartphone.
Motorola’s E-series phones are budget devices. From the Geekbench specifications, the E13 seems to be an entry-level smartphone. We can expect more details about the device to surface online in the coming weeks.
In other news, Motorola is gearing up to launch the Moto X40 in China this Thursday. It is confirmed to come with a centre-aligned punch-hole curved display, a 4,600mAh battery unit with 125W charging, an IP68 rating, and a horizontal camera lock feature. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The device will be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood and pack up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.
Realme 9 Pro+ was one of the most famous midrange smartphones of the company. The device was mainly in the talks because of its good primary camera and an ugly-looking chin on the front display. The beta testing for the smartphone went live a few weeks back and now finally the stable update for the Android 13-based RealmeUI 4.0 has started rolling out to the device. The newly revamped RealmeUI 4.0 skin brings many new features and optimization to the device.
According to the information, the latest RealmeUI 4.0 stable update for the device comes with the build number RMX3392_11_C.05. The update weighs around whipping 5.33GBs in size. The update is currently rolling out in a staged rollout manner and will be available to the broader public in the upcoming days. The enrolled beta users are first getting the update followed by the stable users. You can check for the update by going to Settings >> About Phone >> Check for updates.
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If you have not received the update yet then we suggest you hold on for a few more days and you may receive the OTA update soon. Additionally, the brand may release an updated package soon. So if you want to manually update the smartphone, you will be able to do it using the package.
When it comes to functionality, RealmeUI 4.0 makes significant changes to the entire user interface. It adds a completely redesigned notification panel, a modernised animation engine, and an enhanced haptic experience. Additional new features include customizable Omojis, new fingerprint animations, Spotify music control on the AOD screen, and a host of others. In an effort to improve user experience, the brand has worked to further refine the UI.
The Vivo V16 series is in the news since October. The successor of the Vivo S15 series is rumored to launch by the end of December. Ahead of that, more details about these phones have been emerging on the internet.
Today, a reliable source has leaked the design of the Vivo S16 Pro. Let’s check out what this handset will look like.
Prolific leaker @OnLeaks (Steve Hemmerstoffer) has partnered with PriceBaba to share the 3D CAD renders of the upcoming Vivo S16 Pro. As per the images and the video, the phone will have a slightly different design compared to its predecessor.
The Vivo S16 Pro’s camera island will be rectangular and larger than that of the Vivo S15 Pro. The island will house three same-sized camera holes and an LED ring. Whereas, one of the three camera holes on the back of the Vivo S15 Pro is smaller than the other two.
The front of the S16 Pro will be dominated by a curved display, just like on the S15 Pro. At the bottom, it will have a speaker grille, a USB Type-C port, and a primary microphone hole. While the top will only include a secondary microphone hole and the volume as well as power keys will be located on the right side.
The tipster says that the handset will sport a 6.6-inch display. Finally, the device will measure 164 x 74.9 x 7.5mm in dimensions.
According to leaks and rumors, the Vivo S16 Pro will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. It will flaunt a 120Hz OLED display and will house a Vivo V1+ chip for image processing.
The smartphone will carry support for 80W fast wired charging and will be available in three colors, such as black, green, and gold.
The Vivo S16 Pro is expected to be accompanied by Vivo S16 and Vivo S16e powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and Samsung Exynos 1080 chipsets, respectively.
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