Apart from being a major name in the smartphone market, Apple is also a big player in the smartwatch segment and even the truly wireless earbuds category as well. Now, a new report has revealed that the AirPods Pro 2 has been a massive success in the market. So let’s have a look.
The news arrives from a Canalys report, which stated that the the second generation of AirPods Pro have been highly anticipated in the market. Apple fans have been waiting for a new AirPods Pro model and the successor to the massively popular AirPods Pro have been seeing great sales. In just over a week, the Cupertino based giant managed to see 4 million units in sales. Apple managed to ship around 23.8 million units of hearable products in the third quarter of this year, with a 30.9 percent market share.
Notably, this also marked a sizeable growth of 34 percent over the same quarter from last year. Out of this sum, 4.2 million units alone was made up by AirPods Pro 2 in Q3 2022. The 2nd gen models were announced on September 7 and was released on September 23. Although the company managed to sell an average of more than half a million AirPods Pro 2 units a day through the end of the same month. On the other hand, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro from Samsung saw a decline in the third quarter of this year.
With the Xiaomi 13 series launch being just around the corner, the company has began taking reservations on major e-commerce platforms like Xiaomi Mall, Tmall, and even JD.com. These reservations has prospective buyers deposit a hefty fee, which some fans are gladly paying.
For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant was set to launch its latest generation of flagship smartphones at the start of this month. However, the company delayed the launch for a seemingly unknown reason. The announcement date has yet to be officially revealed but the pre-orders for the device are already live on Chinese websites for a deposit fee. This fee is a bit high, but it appears that fans of the brand are paying the hefty sum before the company has even revealed the official pricing of the Xiaomi 13 series.
Looking at some online listings, we can see that the smartphone maker is asking for a hefty deposit fee of around 999 Yuan (roughly 142 US Dollars) for the Xiaomi 13 Pro model. Unfortunately, the company has yet to hint at the price tag of the upcoming flagship handsets. Although previous rumors had hinted at the pricing for the 13 lineup being higher than its last generation of 12 series models. The Xiaomi 13 series was set to be the first smartphone to release launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. However, due to the delay, the company had to let the Vivo X90 Pro+ model become the world’s first to debut the chipmaker’s latest flagship chipset in a smartphone.
PLAYGO has just launched a new pair of truly wireless earbuds in the Indian market. The company’s new TWS models are the DURA T26 earbuds that have just been launched. So let’s have a look at the new hearable device.
The company’s DURA T26 earbuds have an in ear design with silicon ear tips. It houses a powerful enhanced bass and extra loud (EBEL) drivers that claim to offer high detail bass while retaining clarity. Furthermore, the wireless earbuds offers an audio playback of 10 hours in a single full charge while the charging case brings the total to 30 hours of playback. Under the hood, the earbuds are powered by a 50mAh battery while the charging case has a 300mAh battery capacity. It supports fast charging via a USB Type C that helps offer 5 hours playback with just 10 minutes of charging.
The earphones also feature built in ENR technology that suppresses environmental noise. The earbuds feature a stem design that also come with touch controls as well, including play, pause, switch songs, answer or reject calls, and even activate voice assistants as well. PLAYGO DURA T26 truly wireless earbuds were launched in two color options, namely Black and White. It has a price tag of 1,499 INR (roughly 18 US Dollars). The company has just started sale for this device earlier today (6th December 2022) and will be available for purchase on major e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart.
Xiaomi was supposed to unveil MIUI 14 alongside the Xiaomi 13 series last week. The launch conference still remains postponed with no new date.
However, details about these unreleased products continue to emerge on the internet. A few days back, one of the company executives confirmed MIUI 14 support for certain old smartphones.
Zhang Guoquan is the director of Xiaomi‘s System Software Department. On November 28, while replying to a Weibo comment, the exec confirmed the availability of the MIUI 14 update for the Mi 10 series.
Unfortunately, he did not clarify the exact models. But did mention that the update will arrive later.
For the unaware, the Mi 10 series originally includes five phones, namely Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, Mi 10 Lite Zoom, and Mi 10 Ultra. Going by the subsequent comments, the exec is most likely talking about the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro but the others might also receive the update.
All of these handsets were released in 2020 with Android 10 onboard. The Mi 10 Ultra debuted with MIUI 12, while the remaining models shipped with MIUI 11.
Over the last two years, these devices were updated to Android 11 and Android 12. They also received multiple MIUI updates, such as MIUI 12.5, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, and MIUI 13.
Therefore, MIUI 14 will be the third major software update for these smartphones, except for Mi 10 Ultra. Unfortunately, we don’t think they will get an upgrade to Android 13 as they don’t fall under the latest update policy introduced for the newer models.
Carl Pei’s startup Nothing launched its first smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) in July this year. Smartphone brands are known for launching new models every six months in major markets. In a recent tweet, Pei revealed that the “Nothing Phone (2) isn’t launching anytime soon.” He also shared some more information about the company’s plans in an interview with CNBC.
Carl Pei
Pei revealed that the company is planning to expand its business in the US. He is said to be in early discussions with American carriers about launching a new phone in the country in the future. He said, “The reason why we didn’t launch in the U.S. is because you need a lot of additional technical support, to support all the carriers and their unique customizations that they need to make on top of Android.“We felt that we weren’t ready before.” He further said, “Now we are in discussions with some carriers in the U.S. to potentially launch a future product there,”
Nothing generated $20 million in revenue in 2021. This year, the company aims to achieve a tenfold jump of $250 million. However, the company is still not making a profit. Pei said, “The goal is to be profitable in 2024. We are not profitable right now. And this year was made even harder due to the foreign currency exchange. We pay a lot of our COGS [cost of goods sold] in USD but we make money in pounds, in euros, in Indian rupees — so everything devalued against the USD.”
In the US, Nothing hopes to rival Apple. However, it will not be an easy task considering that Apple has a very strong hold in the US market.
Phone (2) isn't launching anytime soon. We're focused on doing a few things well, and won't churn out dozens of products a year like many others.
Phone (1) is our main focus. We're cooking something really great in terms of software, Android 13 and beyond.
Pei posted the above tweet after the interview with the publication was released. The company wants to focus more on the Phone (1) by putting out future updates, such as the Android 13 OS update. For those who are unaware, the company has released a closed beta version of Android 13 for the Phone (1). The open beta is expected to arrive later this month.
As far as sales are concerned, Nothing has achieved 500,000 shipments of the Phone (1). It has sold 600,000 Ear (1) and Ear (stick) units worldwide.
It’s been almost three years since Elon Musk announced the Tesla Cybertruck, but car enthusiasts still did not give up hope on this vehicle. According to a recent statement by Tesla, the number of people who pre-order Cybertruck has reached 1.5 million. It looks like the company is quite happy with this interest and may be working on a follow-up model.
Tesla’s smaller, two-door Cybertruck design was hiding in plain sight
Tesla’s exhibit at the Petersen Museum is extensive, as it highlights the company’s history and the products and innovations that have helped it become a dominating force in the EV sector over the years. And, of course, the Tesla Cybertruck was heavily featured and very popular in the exhibit. A detail at the event excited Tesla enthusiasts.
According to some electric vehicle enthusiasts, Tesla has shared a pretty interesting version of its futuristic all-electric pickup truck in its exhibit. Visitors to the exhibition discovered an interesting painting at the Cybertruck corner. In the image hanging on the wall, there was a smaller version of the futuristic vehicle. Unlike Tesla’s known model, the vehicle in the sketch was a two-door Cybertruck.
The vehicle in the painting looks more compact than the original Cybertruck. Its cabin still looks spacious and airy thanks to its long windshield and short hood. First of all, let’s clarify something, no, Tesla will not completely change the design of the vehicle and make it smaller before launch. However, painting could be a spoiler for future models.
Following the unveiling of the original Cybertruck prototype in late 2019, Musk was asked on Twitter if Tesla would be open to making a more compact version of the Cybertruck down the road. Musk responded positively to the inquiry, noting that, “Long term, it probably makes sense to build a smaller Cybertruck too.” So, based on this, it is possible to say that the smaller Cybertruck will appear in the upcoming years. Unfortunately, it is unclear at the moment whether it will be cheaper than standard model or not.
While the Apple iPhone 14 series was launched just a couple of months ago, there have already been a number of leaks regarding its successor, the iPhone 15 lineup. These rumors have claimed that the upcoming iPhones will feature new design changes, however, a new report hints that this might not be the case.
Over the last couple of years, the iPhone models like the iPhone 14 series feature a flat rear panel with rounded edged but sharp corners. But, recent rumors had claimed that the new iPhone 15 will have a design that is more similar to the rounded edges of the older iPhone 5c. This would apparently offer a more comfortable experience when holding the device. Now, known tipster LeaksApplePro told Forbes that the Cupertino based giant is still unsure about bringing design changes with the iPhone 15.
Apparently, the curved edge design of the iPhone 15 is still not set in stone. Meaning, that the brand has still not finalized its final look. Interestingly enough, Apple had not locked in on the iPhone 14’s design till late March 2022. In other words, the company still has a couple of months for this decision. Another major detail regarding the upcoming 2023 iPhones is the use of titanium for its build on the side frames.
If this is true, then the iPhone 15 series will feature some of the most premium materials used on any iPhone. Although we can expect this to be exclusively featured on the more expensive Pro series models like the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Other new design changes include solid state buttons that will replace the physical buttons while also offering a USB Type C port instead of the proprietary Lightning port for the first time ever on an iPhone.
In June 2022, Oppo unveiled the Oppo A77 5G in China. It appears that the device has remained exclusive to the Chinese market. A rebranded version of the phone with the Oppo K10 5G moniker was made available in India. It appears that the company is now working on the OPPO A78 5G smartphone. Unlike the A77 5G, the A78 5G is expected to release in some Asian markets.
An Oppo smartphone with model number CPH2483 was discovered in the IMEI database and Bluetooth SIG certification in October of this year. Last month, it was approved by the FCC authority. In a new development, the CPH2483 has been approved by the IMDA certification body of Singapore.
The IMDA certification (via. NashvilleChatterClass) reveals that the CPH2483 will be called the OPPO A78 5G when it arrives on the market. The listing reveals that the device will be equipped with connectivity features like 5G, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS.
The FCC listing of the device revealed that it has 163.8 x 75.04mm dimensions and measures 180.09mm diagonally. Since the measurement of the device is similar to A77 5G, it appears that the device could come with a 6.56-inch panel.
The Oppo A78 5G will support n5 / n7 / n38 / n44 / n66 5G bands and dual-band (2.4GHz – 5GHz) Wi-Fi. It will run on ColorOS 13 and pack a 5,000mAh battery, which may offer 33W rapid charging. The Bluetooth SIG certification of the device revealed that it will support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Apart from these details, nothing else is known about the device A78 5G.
With multiple certifications under its belt, it seems that the Oppo A78 5G will be announced this month in some Asian markets. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information about the device.
A new leak has revealed the pricing, design, and full specifications of the upcoming Realme 10 Pro series of smartphones. The company’s 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ model’s key details were leaked right ahead of its official launch.
Realme 10 Pro 5G
Talking about the Realme 10 Pro model first, the device will sport a 6.72 inch IPS LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display will have a 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI P3 color gamut andd up to 680 nits of peak brightness with 1mm ultra thin bezels. Under the hood, the handset will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with Adreno 619 GPU along with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device will also support Dynamic RAM expansion that adds an additional 12GB of virtual RAM. The leak was shared by known tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore on Twitter.
Interestingly enough, the smartphone will even offer up to 1TB of memory expansion via a microSD card slot. On the rear, the Realme 10 Pro features a dual camera setup with a 108 megapixel primary camera and a depth sensor, while the front has a 16 megapixel selfie camera. The device will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. Other notable features include Android 13 OS based RealmeUI 4.0, 190 grams weight, Bluetooth 5.1, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The tipster also leaked the color variants of the both phones. The Realme 10 Pro will be available in three colors, namely a Hyperspace, Dark Matter, and Nebula Blue option.
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G
Being the higher end model, the 10 Pro+ variant will sport a 6.7 inch Curved AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. This panel will also have a 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, supports HDR10+, and peak brightness of 800 nits. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC that is paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
On the rear, the device feature a triple camera setup with a 108 megapixel primary sensor, along with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro shooter. Meanwhile, the front houses a 16 megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack as well, but with higher 67W fast charging support. Other notable features include, Android 13 OS based RealmeUI 4.0, dual band 5G, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The 10 Pro+ will launch in a Dark Matter and Nebula Blue color variants.
The BMW iX5 was introduced last year. The company announced that the vehicle is a concept car, but will also be produced in limited numbers. After an extensive final development phase, the company has announced that it has started producing hydrogen-based fuel cells at its headquarters in Munich. Chairman Oliver Zipse and Development Board Member Frank Weber attended the celebration event organized by the company.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters small series production
The experimental BMW iX5 Hydrogen is powered by a pair of electric motors (one at each axle) with a combined output of 369bhp. The company’s fifth-generation eDrive motors also feature on the i7 and iX electric cars. However, instead of pulling stored electrical energy from a battery pack like a conventional electric car, the iX5 generates its electricity through a chemical reaction between stored hydrogen and oxygen from the air via a fuel cell capable of generating up to 125kW.
Moreover, the same system is used to heat the cabin when needed. The fuel cell, developed in partnership with Toyota, is supplied by two 700-bar storage tanks occupying the space used by the gearbox and driveshaft in the combustion-engined X5. Together, the tanks can hold six kilograms of hydrogen.
After the vehicles that started production are ready, they will visit selected regions next spring to publicise the zero-emissions powertrain solution. So what are the advantages of hydrogen-powered vehicles over traditional EVs? The fuel-cell tech extreme used in the BMW iX5 does not lose performance in cold and hot temperatures and offers a much longer range.
Other potential advantages of hydrogen-electric vehicles is ack of a heavy lithium-ion battery pack and the stiffer suspension required to support it. This makes the vehicle much lighter and eliminates the risk of fire. BMW’s board member for production, said, if the current infrastructure issues are remedied, it could introduce hydrogen fuel cell technology on other vehicles in its line-up, such as the iX3, iX and i4.
However, the company will produce the iX5 in limited numbers and evaluate the potential before making a definitive decision for its future.
The first major set of new features for the Pixel since the release of Android 13 is now available thanks to Google’s December update for the Pixel series. So without wasting any time, let’s check out all these new features.
VPN by Google One
Your online activities are now secure regardless of app or browser thanks to the free VPN provided by Google One on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro models. Google One’s VPN makes it so that your identity cannot be connected to your network traffic.
New unified security & privacy settings
Users may easily protect their device, accounts, and passwords by analyzing security and privacy settings, risk ratings, and other information in one place. This features brand-new action cards that warn you of security risks and provide effective, expedient fixes to enhance privacy and security.
Clear calling
The Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro now enhances the other caller’s voice and reduces background noise thanks to Tensor G2, allowing you to clearly hear them even when they’re in a noisy setting.
Speaker labels with Pixel Recorder
Speaker labels are added to the Pixel Recorder. On a Pixel 6 or newer, Recorder labels each speaker and inserts line breaks when you record and translate an English conversation.
Each participant in a talk, meeting, or interview can be given a label. While you are recording speakers, this tool employs machine learning to categorize them. You can instantly rename speakers after recording.
Fitbit Sleep Profile for Pixel Watch
You can learn about your sleeping style and how you sleep with Fitbit Sleep Profile on Pixel Watch. You can also obtain sleep recommendations. This Fitbit Premium function analyses ten distinct aspects of sleep, including how much time you spend sleeping, how frequently you wake up during the night, and how long you sleep.
Based on your individual data and behaviors, these profiles and insights may change every month, allowing you to reflect on and improve your sleep. Wear your Pixel Watch to bed at least 14 evenings each month if you want to see results.
Pixel Watch Customization
To make it easier for you to schedule your day around the times when the sun rises and sets, the Sunrise/Sunset Tile from the Weather app has been included. You may instantly call, text, or view a contact’s details by pinning up to five people from your Favorites list using the Contacts app.
More helpful features
Digital car keys can now be shared with friends and family who require access to your vehicle. Pixel, iPhone, and Android 12+ phones may share digital auto keys.
Along with Spanish and English, Grammar Check on Gboard now supports French.
Messages sent and received in your messaging apps can now be translated into Arabic, Persian, Swedish, Vietnamese, and Danish using Live Translate.
A more robust search is now available on Pixel 4a and subsequent Pixel phones, enabling you to find what you’re looking for quickly, whether it’s an app, contact, screenshot, setting, or website result.
For the Pixel 4a and subsequent Pixel phones, voice message transcription is now possible in Messages.
Spatial audio
With your Pixel, you can use Pixel Buds Pro to enjoy spatial audio with head tracking, but you can also get spatial audio with wired headphones.
Bug Fixes
About 70 bugs are fixed in the update for Pixel smartphones. The Android Security Bulletin, which can be accessed here, provides information on this month’s security patches.
Update Availability
All Pixel smartphones that can run Android 13 and are supported will start receiving these software updates today. The rollout will proceed in phases throughout the course of the following week, depending on the provider and device. While support for spatial audio will be available starting in January 2023.
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 12 series in international markets. The Indian division of the company has started promotions for the imminent release of these phones in the country.
Hence, the company has been running contests and sharing stats on previous Redmi Note models.
In October 2021, the global sales figure of the Redmi Note series stood at 240 million units. A little over a year later, this figure has now risen by 60 million units.
The increase in sales of the Redmi Note series is likely attributed to a number of models released by the company. Either way, the sales have declined in 2022 as the firm sold over 40 million units in a short duration of 5 months last year.
Xiaomi currently sells two different Redmi Note lineups, one for China and another for global markets. The firm also sells exclusive models in certain regions.
Thus, it’s hard to predict the number of models that will be launched under a single generation of Redmi Note these days.
As per rumors, the Redmi Note 12 series for international markets may include at least four models, such as Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.
These devices are expected to be different from the Redmi Note 12 models that went official in China at the end of October.
What are your expectations of the upcoming Redmi Note 12 lineup? Also, how many Redmi Notes have you owned? Do let us know in the comment section below.
An upcoming Motorola phone with model number XT2331 has been approved by India’s BIS authority and Thailand’s NBTC certification platform. The latter reveals that the device will be arriving in Thailand with the Moto G13. In all likelihood, other markets may receive the handset with the same moniker.
The Moto G13 has appeared with model number XT2331-3 in NBTC’s database. Its Indian variant, certified by the BIS authority, has the XT2331-2 model number. The Indian variant has also been certified by the FCC authority.
The FCC listing revealed that the Moto G13 has a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. There is a possibility that the G13 could be the rumored Motorola phone with the “Penang” codename. According to a recent report, there are three versions of the phone with codenames, such as Penang 5G, Penang 4G, and Penang+.
At present, only the details of the Penang 5G are known. It is speculated that the 5G model will be heading to North American markets. It is expected to come in variants, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is expected to come in Optical Silver and Basalt Blue shades.
In addition, there is another entry-level 5G phone from Motorola with the XT2335-3 model number waiting to go official in China. It has a 6.5-inch LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of built-in storage and a 5,000mAh battery. It is expected to come with an 8-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. There is no word on the final marketing name of the device. It is likely that the phone will go official as early as this month in China.
Back in April, Pine64 announced the PineBuds Pro TWS earbuds which the company claims is ‘the most advance active noise-canceling wireless earphones’ yet. The earbuds have now been officially launched. So, let’s explore all of its features.
Starting off, the PineBuds Pro utilizes 6mm, dynamic drivers, in each earphone, which the company claims can outperform the typical 10mm driver, in audio quality and bass reproduction while delivering a 20Hz-20KHz frequency response. The earbuds use Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity and offer support for AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs.
Each earbud, according to PINE64, has three microphones that can give up to 45 dB of Hybrid Adaptive ANC between 50 and 200 Hz or -55 dB of maximum attenuation at 150 Hz. The company describes the PineBuds Pro as “the most advanced active noise-canceling wireless earphones” and has even included a graph to show how they outperform the AirPods Pro 2.
The 40 mAh batteries in the PineBuds Pro should last up to 5 hours between charges. These batteries may be replenished using the 800 mAh battery built within the charging case that comes with the device. According to claims, the charging case can hold up to 4 full charges for a total of 25 hours of usage, and the earbuds themselves are IPX4-rated for resistance to dust and water ingress. Support for custom open-source firmware is arguably one of the PineBuds Pro’s most exciting features.
Ordering the PineBuds Pro from PINE64 currently costs US$69.99 plus shipping and taxes.
On Nov. 22, Vivo held a launch event in China to announce the Vivo X90 series of smartphones. The Vivo X90 and X90 Pro, which feature the latest Dimensity 9200 chip, are already available for purchase in China. Starting today, the Vivo X90 Pro+ can also be purchased in the home market.
The Vivo X90 Pro+ is the world’s first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. The flagship phone comes in two configurations, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These variants are priced at 6,499 Yuan (~$931) and 6,999 Yuan (~$1,003), respectively. It comes in two colors: China Red and Original Black.
Vivo X90 Pro+ Specifications
Vivo X90 Pro Plus
The Vivo X90 Pro+ is an IP68-rated dustproof and water-resistant phone featuring a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO 4.0 display, which offers a Quad HD+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,800 nits of brightness. The punch-hole display has curved edges and an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered device comes with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It houses a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It also supports 50W wireless charging.
For selfies, the Vivo X90 Pro+ has a 32-megapixel front camera. The rear camera setup of the phone has a 1-inch, 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 primary camera with OIS support. It is coupled with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and OIS support, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS and 3.5x optical zoom. The X90 Pro+ offers other features like dual SIM support, 5G, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, dual stereo speakers, and a USB-C port.
Onyx BOOX is a well-known producer of high-end E-ink tablets. The company just introduced the Boox Tab Ultra and Tab10, two new e-readers, to the market. Now, it has launched another E-ink tablet in the holiday season, which is relatively affordable.
The new tablet called the Boox Leaf2 is the name of the new tablet which is available in two color options. There is actually a difference between the black and white color options, as the white lacks matte glass protection over its display.
The upshot is that the white version weighs 15 g less than the black version at the expense of the display’s recessed borders. However, they both have 7-inch E Ink Carta displays with a 300 DPI resolution of 1,680 by 1,264 pixels.
The Leaf2 also features 32 GB of eMMC flash storage, 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and Android 11 out of the box. Onyx BOOX also has a Micro SD card reader, a 2,000 mAh battery with up to 26 days of battery life, and an unnamed Qualcomm CPU with a Bluetooth 5.0 connection. A USB Type-C port, in addition to microphones, speakers, and G-sensors for auto-rotation support, are included on both models.
The device is currently available in both the US and Chinese markets. Surprisingly, it costs less in the US than in China. The US price tag is $199.99, while it sells for CNY 1,580 (US$225) in China. It can be purchased from B&H Photo Video or BOOX directly.
Apple started exploring options to move more production outside of China a few years back as the technology giant is working on reducing its reliance on China for manufacturing products.
While the Cupertino-based giant has already moved a portion of iPhone production to India, a new report from CNBC claims that Apple is now also discussing moving some iPad manufacturing to India.
Apple iPad 10th Generation
As per the report, the company is currently in talks with Indian officials, but that are many hurdles that Apple needs to overcome for the plan to materialize, including having manufacturing expertise for the iPad models.
It has been emphasized that there are no concrete plans as of now, but the discussions about the possibility are ongoing. Since Apple is keen on expanding its manufacturing to other countries outside of China, iPad production could start in India if the issues are addressed.
But the path for this to happen isn’t easy as India lacks “highly skilled talent and individuals with expertise in building highly complex devices,” which could slow down Apple’s efforts, claims the report.
Apple has been manufacturing devices in India since 2017, when it began production of some older iPhone models, and since then, the company has been slowly expanding its production. The newly launched iPhone 14 models are the first flagship phones that are being manufactured in India.
Last week, it was reported that Apple has been working to reduce its presence in China for many years and has accelerated the plans to shift more production outside of China to countries like India and Vietnam and is actively telling suppliers to “plan more actively” for assembling iPhones in other countries.
ZTE launched the Yuanhang 40 Pro+ Starry Sky Edition smartphone a few days back in China, and now the device is available for purchase in the Chinese market.
The ZTE Yuanhang 40 Pro+ Starry Sky Edition has an impression of Van Gogh Starry Sky painting as the phone’s back panel design. It is priced at 2,198 yuan, which roughly converts to $315.
This new edition of the smartphone is similar to the original phone launched last month but with a new color. Apart from the change in the back panel’s design, the phone is identical to the model launched last month.
Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2480 x 1116 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
There’s also a 16-megapixel under-display camera with 2.24μm large pixels, and it uses a third-generation of under-display camera from ZTE. On the back, there’s a triple-camera setup consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor, another 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor, and a 64MP telephoto periscope lens.
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. We expect the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Aersospace Edition to come packed with up to 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. It may run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MyOS 12 custom interface on top. It is likely to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
Back in March 2022, Oppo debuted the Enco Air 2 TWS earphones in the Indian market. The earbuds featured a transparent lid for the charging case and came with all the basic features, excluding ANC. Now, reports reveal that the launch of the Oppo Enco Air 3 is near, with the gadget getting certified on the BIS and SIRIM databases.
Oppo Enco Air 2
Tipster Mukul Sharma spotted the Oppo Enco Air 3 on BIS and SIRIM certification. The BIS listing mentions the model number ETE31, while the SIRIM database confirms the Oppo Enco Air 3 moniker. Unfortunately, there are no details available as of yet on the specifications, however, the tipster has hinted at the launch timeline.
Oppo Enco Air 3 SIRIMOppo Enco Air 3 BIS
According to Mukul, the Enco Air 3 has already entered internal testing in India and various other Asian regions. The tipster adds that the launch is expected to happen around January/February. The last bit of information shared says that the earbuds will come in various color options, including Black, Blue, and White. Let’s take a look at the specs of the Oppo Enco Air 2 to get an idea of what to expect from its successor.
Oppo Enco Air 2 specs
The Oppo Enco Air2 comes with 13.4mm Titanized Diaphragm drivers. Even with the lid closed, the upper part of the buds is visible because they are packaged in a transparent jelly shell. The total listening time provided by this charging case is up to 24 hours. The earbuds’ stand-alone battery life is up to 4 hours.
Binaural low latency through Bluetooth v5.2 is a function included with the earbuds. Enco live sound effects are also included, which increase the bass and make it simpler to understand the words.
Additionally, they support AI Noise Cancellation for enhanced call quality. Touch controls on the earphones include options for touch and hold, double-tap, and triple-tap. The earphones have a TUV Rheinland high-performance certification and an IPX4 water-resistant rating.
Infinix recently launched two new smartphones in its Hot lineup called the Infinix Hot 20 5G and the Infinix Hot 20 Play. Out of the two devices, the Hot 20 Play will be available, for purchase starting today. So, let’s take a look at its pricing, offers, and specs.
Infinix Hot 20 Play price & offers
The Infinix Hot 20 Play has a price tag of Rs 8,999 for the 4GB+64GB version. It does not come in any other memory configuration, however, there are multiple color options available like Racing Black, Aurora Green, Fantasy Purple, and Luna Blue. It will go on sale later today via Flipkart.
As for offers, Federal Bank debit card users can get an instant discount of up to 10%, whereas Flipkart Axis Bank Card users are eligible for a 5% cashback on the purchase. Buying the device via UPI transaction will net customers a discount of Rs 300.
Infinix Hot 20 specs
The Infinix Hot 20 Play features a large 6.82-inch punch-hole LCD display. It offers a refresh rate of 90Hz, a touch sampling rate of 120Hz, and an HD+ resolution of 1640 x 720 pixels. Its front camera is an 8-megapixel one with an LED flash. It has a dual 13-megapixel camera setup with a quad-LED flash on the back. On the device’s back shell, there is also a fingerprint scanner.
The Hot 20 Play is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 CPU and 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Additionally, it has 64 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of virtual RAM. The phone is powered by an Android 12 OS built on XOS 10 6.0.
The Hot 20 Play includes features such as aerospace-grade cooling material, Dar-Link Engine 2.0, LinkPlus 1.0, and Erdal Engine 3.0 for a better gaming experience. It has a sizable 6,000mAh battery that enables 18W USB-C charging. A dedicated microSD card slot, DTS audio compatibility, and a 3.5mm audio input are some of the additional features offered by the Hot 20 Play.
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