Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 12 series in India. Yesterday, the company revealed that the new lineup will debut in the country on January 5. It also disclosed that the high-end model called Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus will sport a 200MP camera.
Today, the firm shared a video teasing the design of the said phone. Going by the clip, it seems like the handset heading to India could be the same as the one sold in China.
Previously, the Chinese Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus for India was mentioned in the MIUI codebase as Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge. Apparently, it was changed to Redmi Note 12 Pro+ a few days back.
So this will be the first time after a long while a Chinese Redmi Note will be released in India bearing its original branding. For the unaware, some of the Chinese Redmi Notes, such as Redmi Note 11T Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, and Redmi Note 9 Pro were introduced in India as Redmi K50i, Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, and Mi 10i, respectively.
Though it’s not confirmed by Xiaomi yet, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ could be accompanied by Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12. At the moment, we are not sure if the other two models will be identical to the phones sold with the same names in China.
As per certifications, there will be a 4G variant of the Redmi Note 12 Pro as well. What’s interesting is that it will be a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro from 2021. It is not sure if this device will be launched in India.
We are looking forward to learning more about the Redmi Note 12 series for global markets in the coming days.
Last week, Google officially released the December 2022 Feature Drop for its Pixel devices. The update brings a lot of new and interesting features like an inbuilt VPN by Google One, unified security & privacy settings, Speaker labels with Pixel Recorder, clear calling, and more.
Now, the company has begun seeding the first Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 (Quarterly Platform Release) update to compatible pixel devices. Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 (T2B1.221118.006) includes the December 2022 security patch in addition to brand-new platform improvements. The official changelogs for Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1, as well as the updates provided by Mishaal Rahman of Esper.io, are listed below (via):
Improved windowing options in desktop mode: A floating title bar that makes it simple to move, go back, depart, or open a toolbar to expand to full screen (leaving desktop mode), enter split screen, etc. is a feature of freeform windows with desktop mode enabled.
Larger clock at notifications panel: If you fully scroll down the notifications panel, the clock in the top-left corner has grown in size and the date has been added below the clock.
1080p screen resolution option: Rahman alleges that Google modified the Pixel 6 Pro’s display driver to enable users to select a 1080p screen resolution, just as the Pixel 7 Pro.
Health Connect App: Health Connect is now much more accessible thanks to Google’s QPR2 update, at least for Pixel owners, since it will now appear as an app that needs to be updated rather than searched for or downloaded.
Re-enabled spatial audio on supported Pixel devices: Google has reactivated spatial audio on Pixels with the capability (Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 7, and 7 Pro). Additionally, he claims that Google intended to hold off on releasing the functionality until January 2023.
Fog-like effect on album art: He also mentions that the album art in the media player has a fog-like appearance after a short while.
BT A2DP enabled: In QPR2 Beta 1, Opus over BT A2DP appears to have been enabled, at least on the Pixel 7 Pro. This was probably done when the Pixel Buds Pro were awaiting a firmware upgrade and in anticipation of spatial audio with head tracking.
Users will have the choice to record either “the entire screen” or “a particular app” in a partial screen share.
Adaptive alert vibration: The strength of the vibration is reduced while your phone is still and the screen is facing up thanks to a new “adaptive alert vibration” feature. It is, however, currently hidden.
Separate ringer and notification volumes: Google is experimenting with a flag that separates the notification and ringer volumes in Android 13 QPR2. Initially separated, ring and notification volumes were subsequently integrated and have stayed as such for years.
Unlock only when screen is on: In order to use this feature, the screen must be turned on. This lessens unintentional unlocks on fingerprint scanners located on the side.
To experience these changes before they are publicly available, users can sign up for the beta program with supported devices. You should continue to receive QPR updates if you were a part of the Android 13 beta.
Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, has announced that the company will soon be removing all legacy blue checkmarks from accounts. The blue checkmark, also known as the verified badge, appears next to a user’s name on their Twitter profile and indicates that the account is authentic and belongs to a notable figure in society, such as a celebrity or public figure.
Twitter to remove verified badges from non-Twitter Blue accounts
In a tweet, Musk said that the way in which the blue checks were given out was “corrupt and nonsensical.” He did not provide any further details on what he meant by this or why the company is removing the verified badges.
In a few months, we will remove all legacy blue checks. The way in which they were given out was corrupt and nonsensical.
From now on, the blue checkmark will only be given to users who subscribe to Twitter Blue, Twitter’s premium tier that offers extra features. Signups for Twitter Blue relaunched on Monday. The tier costs $8 per month for web signups, and $11 per month for iPhone or iPad signups. Android users can sign up via the web.
Twitter explains the new approach to blue checkmarks on its website. It says that the blue checkmark used to be attached to “active, notable, and authentic accounts of public interest that Twitter had independently verified based on certain requirements.” But going forward, only accounts that sign up to Twitter Blue will be eligible for the blue checkmark, once the user has been verified. To receive or retain the blue mark, the account must show a display name and profile photo, and have a confirmed phone number.
It is unclear how the removal of the verified badges will affect Twitter users and the platform as a whole. Some have suggested that it could lead to more confusion and misinformation on the platform, while others believe it could level the playing field and make it easier for ordinary users to gain recognition and followers.
In a further revamp of its verification system, company accounts on Twitter will receive a gold checkmark, while government accounts will receive a gray one.
Samsung and Oppo are apparently aiming on improving their 5G enabled modems. A new report has revealed that both companies are licensing key 5G technology from Huawei. So here are all the details regarding this matter.
For those unaware, Huawei is a major player in the telecommunications market apart from also being a known smartphone maker. The company was one of the pioneers of 5G technology, with its telecom equipment being used by a number of operators across the globe. However, following scrutiny sparked by the US, the Chinese tech giant was banned from telecom networks in certain regions. Furthermore, the US sanctions had even impacted its telecom operations as well. But, it appears that the company is still licensing its 5G tech expertise to other brands. A new report stated that Huawei announced a cross licensing deal with Oppo, which includes standard essential patents (SEP) for 5G networking.
According to Adler Fend, Oppo’s Chief Intellectual Property Officer We are very pleased to enter into patent cross-licensing agreement with Huawei. It clearly demonstrates that the two companies recognize and greatly respect the value of each other’s intellectual property. It is a win-win deal for both sides. We will, as always, advocate for the establishment of a sustainable, healthy intellectual property ecosystem, where intellectual property licenses can be resolved through amicable negotiations and every company’s patent value are highly respected.”
The company is also licensing key 5G technologies to Samsung as well. While there are no details regarding the purpose of this licensing, the South Korean tech giant would likely use Huawei’s 5G tech to improve its own 5G modems. Apart from this, the brand could also use 5G networking gear to be used in Samsung Network’s own telecom equipment as well.
Back in September, Bowers & Wilkins launched the PX8 headphones in the market. In October, the brand released the PX8 007 special edition on James Bond’s 60th anniversary. Now, the brand has collaborated with the iconic British luxury automotive manufacturer McLaren to launch the Bowers & Wilkins McLaren Edition headphones in the global markets.
The headphones feature Galvanic Grey color cups and headband with a streak of McLaren’s Papaya Orange lapping around the earcups. The inside of the earcup also features the papaya orange color. The McLaren branding is present on the headband as well as the grey-colored carry case of the headphones.
The headphones are equipped with 43.6 mm carbon fiber drivers and a DSP capable of reproducing 24-bit audio over AUX, Bluetooth, or USB Type-C. All B&W Px8 models support AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codecs.
Furthermore, Bowers & Wilkins claims the PX8 has a battery life of up to 30 hours, though we assume this decreases with ANC enabled. The pair are said to have teamed up to commemorate their collaborations on the McLaren Artura, McLaren GT, and McLaren Speedtail.
The PX8 McLaren Edition is now available for order in the Eurozone, the United Kingdom, and the United States for €799, £699, and US$799, respectively. In short, the McLaren Edition is €100 more expensive than the standard PX8 because it has a McLaren-themed paint job. To find out more about the headphones, you can visit Bowers & Wilkins’ website.
OnePlus has been working on its upcoming OnePlus 11 series of smartphones. We already have plenty of information available regarding the forthcoming OnePlus 11 smartphone from the series. Now, the next smartphone in the series, the OnePlus 11R has started making its round in the world of leaks and rumours. The very first information about the forthcoming device, The prototype of the OnePlus 11R Smartphone has been leaked online. The leak also confirms some of the key specifications of the device.
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Coming down to the Specifications of the device, a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and HDR10+ support will be included with the OnePlus 11R. The front selfie camera will fit inside a centred punch hole notch on the curved panel. A built-in fingerprint scanner will also fit within the display screen. A 5000mAh battery will be included with the upcoming OnePlus 11R. The alert slider, which the company removed from the OnePlus 10R and OnePlus 10T, will be returned to the inexpensive flagship devices with the OnePlus 11R. The device will also carry support for the IR blaster.
An octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU developed with TSMC’s 4nm manufacturing technology will power the upcoming OnePlus 11R. The company will use LPDDR5 RAM in the forthcoming 11R. According to the leaked live image, the OnePlus 11R will have a triple rear camera configuration and an LED flash. A 50MP primary shooter, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP shooter will all be found inside the camera module. The device’s 50MP main camera is anticipated to include a Sony IMX766 sensor, and the ultra-wide-angle lens may have a 13MP resolution. A 16MP selfie camera will be included with the smartphone.
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon Limited Edition smartphone was recently released by Oppo in the Indian market. The Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon Limited Edition, as its name suggests, is the product of a partnership between Oppo and the creators of the well-known series House of the Dragon.
The special edition is a box set containing several exclusive goodies. It comes in a Black colored customized box with a collectible gold-colored dragon egg, a keychain with the House Targaryen Sigil, and a Dragon Emblem Phone Holder. Specs-wise, the device is the same as the standard Oppo Reno 8 Pro. The device is finally going on sale, starting today. So, let’s take a look at the pricing, availability, and more.
Oppo Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon Limited Edition price & availability
Priced at Rs 45,999 in India, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon Limited Edition comes in a 12GB + 256GB configuration. The smartphone is exclusively available through Flipkart starting today (December 13) at 12:00 PM.
OPPO Reno 8 Pro specs
The OPPO Reno 8 Pro has a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The smartphone has a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max processor inside, along with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its operating system is Android 12 with a ColorOS 12.1 overlay on top.
The OPPO Reno 8 Pro boasts three cameras on the back, including a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP camera on the front.
The Reno 8 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It has an in-display fingerprint reader for security, and it supports 5G, Bluetooth, and GPS, among other features.
OPPO has been launching a lot of mobile accessories along with mid-range and premium smartphones in the market. Now, the company is set to introduce new color options for two of its already-launched accessories.
The company has announced that the OPPO Enco X2 Golden Years and OPPO Watch 3 Series Glacier Gray will be launched in the Chinese market on 15th December, i.e., tomorrow.
The launch of this new version of devices will take place at the OPPO Future Technology Conference 2022, aka OPPO Inno Day 2022, which kicks off today, i.e., on 14th December, and ends tomorrow, on 15th December.
Not just these two new models, the company is also all set to launch its flagship OPPO Find N2 foldable smartphone on 15th December as a successor to the OPPO Find N that was launched earlier this year.
OPPO Enco X2 features a dual driver setup with an 11mm dynamic driver paired with a 6 mm planar diaphragm driver and supports a coding rate of up to 900kbps thanks to Bluetooth 5.2 and the LHDC 4.0 transmission protocol. It features a 38 dB/Pa microphone setup and multiple noise cancellation levels. The TWS earbuds use three microphones with Bone Voiceprint AI to reduce noise during calls and are capable of offering up to 9.5 hours of music playback on a single charge.
On the other hand, the OPPO Watch 3 features a 1.75-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 430 x 372 pixels. It is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset and the company’s own Apollo 4 Plus chip, coupled with 1GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device runs the ColorOS Watch 5.0 out-of-the-box and is powered by a 400mAh battery, offering four days of battery life.
Xiaomi, although well-known for its smartphones, has a whole lineup of accessories and other products in different categories of technology. Continuing the trend, the company has launched its first hard drive, called Xiaomi Mobile SSD 1TB.
As the name itself indicates, the newly announced hard drive from the brand has 1TB of capacity and is a Solid State Drive (SSD) which is about 10 times faster than the traditional hard drive.
For the Xiaomi Mobile SSD 1TB, the company is launching the product through Crowdfunding which will start on 14th December. Those who back the crowdfunding campaign will get the product for 649 yuan (~$93), and the company suggested retail price is 799 yuan (~$114).
It comes with an exquisite design in a metal body having a light-colored aluminum shell that has been processed with fine sandblasting and anodizing. As for the performance, the sequential read/write rate can reach up to 200 MB/s, and a 4K high-definition movie can be uploaded or copied within a minute.
The company has also revealed that the Xiaomi Mobile SSD 1TB is compatible with several different types of devices, including those running Windows 7 or later, macOS X 10.6 or later, Android 9 or later, Linux, and more.
Motorola will launch its upcoming flagship smartphone, called the Moto X40, on December 15 in China. The device is also expected to soon launch in the global market with Moto Edge 40 Pro moniker. Ahead of the launch, almost all of the key specifications, along with some renders, have been leaked.
Now, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has spotted the smartphone on the HDR+ database, confirming that the display panel of the smartphone will be quite capable. For those unaware, HDR10+ is quite akin to HDR10, as it is capable of producing around 1 billion different colors. The main difference between the two is that HDR10+ panels use dynamic metadata to accurately depict bright and dark parts during a scene. This makes HDR video content more immersive than when viewing it on standard HDR panels.
Other than that, the previous leaks mention that this OLED display will measure 6.67 inches and will offer FHD+ resolution with either 144Hz or even 165Hz refresh rate. The device as a whole will measure 161.3 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm and weigh around 196 grams.
Under the hood, we will find a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The gadget will be powered by the MyUI 5.0 custom skin on Android 13 OS. Other features include NFC, dual-band 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type C, dual speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, and IP68 water and dust resistance rating. The device was previously spotted on 3C and TENAA certification sites with 4,600mAh and a 5,000mAh battery pack. These options support 125W and 68W fast charging, respectively.
For optics, the smartphone is said to feature a 50-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.
Tecno Pova 4 went official last week in India. Starting today (Dec. 13), the smartphone is available for purchase through Amazon India and JioMart. Continue reading to learn more about the price and specifications of the Pova 4.
Tecno Pova 4 price and offers
The Tecno Pova 4 is listed at Rs 11,999 (~Rs 145) in India. It comes in two colors: Cyrolite Blue, Uranolith Black, and Magma Orange. Buyers with an HDFC Bank card can avail an instant discount of 10 percent, which will allow buyers to get the Pova 4 for Rs 10,999 (~$133).
Tecno Pova 4 specifications and features
Tecno Pova 4
The Pova 4 has a 6.82-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole design. It offers an HD+ resolution, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device runs on Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with HiOS 12.0. It can run HD content over OTT platforms since it comes with Widevine L1 support.
The Helio G99 is powered by the Tecno Pova 4 chipset. The device offers 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The 6,000mAh battery of the device supports 18W charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.
On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an LED flash. On the back, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an AI lens, and a dual-LED flash. It offers other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and dual 4G VoLTE.
In other news, Tecno unveiled the Phantom X2 and Phantom X2 Pro at a massive launch event in Dubai recently. While both models feature the Dimensity 9000 chipset, the X2 Pro is the world’s first phone to feature a retractable camera.
Redmi is reportedly working on the Redmi K60 series for the Chinese market. Reports have suggested that the lineup will have three devices, such as the Redmi K60, the K60 Pro, and the Redmi K60E. According to a recent report, the company is unlikely to launch a gaming-focused model called the Redmi K60 Gaming. The K60E is already confirmed to feature the Dimensity 8200 chip. The leaked specs of the K60 and K60 Pro that have surfaced so far are quite confusing. What’s known is that both models are likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip. It appears that the flagship model in the Redmi K60 family will be packed with top-of-the-line specs.
The Redmi K60 is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, whereas the Redmi K60 Pro could be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. In a recent Weibo post, tipster Digital Chat Station can be seen saying that the main flagship series of all the sub-systems (machine-translation) will have 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Redmi K60 render
It appears that the tipster could be talking about the Redmi K60 and K60 Pro. The Weibo post suggests that both models will have LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, which are also available on recently released flagships like the Xiaomi 13 series, iQOO 11 series, and Vivo X90 series.
It is likely that the Redmi K60 and K60 Pro will come equipped with a 120Hz AMOLED display. Both devices may support 67W fast charging. These devices are likely to run on the Android 13 OS with the MIUI 14 skin on top. The Dimensity 8200-powered K60E is likely to support 120W fast charging.
Meizu is reportedly working on the Meizu 20 and Meizu 20 Pro smartphones. Recently, the Meizu 20 was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with the new Snapdragon 8-series chipset. Now, a new Meizu charger that is supposedly designed for the upcoming Meizu 20 lineup has received certification from the 3C authority of China.
As can be seen in the screenshot, the new charger that is likely to accompany the Meizu 20 series has a UP2040 model number. The charger supports up to 80W fast charging. He added, “There is also a new protocol for wireless charging (machine translation).” To recall, the Meizu 18 Pro, which debuted in 2021, supported 40W wireless charging. Hence, there is a possibility that the Meizu 20 Pro may arrive with support for faster 50W wireless charging.
Meizu 18 Pro
Previous reports have claimed that the Meizu 20 Pro will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It may arrive in two configurations: 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It is expected to come in three color variants. The Meizu 20 is also said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. However, there is no information on the other specs of the device.
There is some confusion with the model numbers of the Meizu 20 series. As per a recent report, the Meizu 20 has the M381Q model number, while the Pro variant has the M391Q model number. However, an upcoming flagship Meizu phone with the m2392 model number was recently found listed on Geekbench.
The confusion around the model numbers of the Meizu 20 will clear up when both models surface on Chinese certification platforms like 3C and TENAA. Speculations are rife that the Meizu 20 and 20 Pro will be official in Q1 2023.
iQOO has recently launched the iQOO 11, iQOO 11 Pro, and iQOO Neo 7 SE smartphones in China, whereas its parent brand unveiled the Vivo X90 series of smartphones last month in the home market. As per a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (via. TechGoing) Vivo may soon unveil the Vivo S16 series of smartphones. The tipster also claimed that the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition is also in the works. It seems that the S16 lineup and the Neo 7 Racing Edition may debut as early as this month in China.
Apart from saying that the Vivo S16 and S16 Pro will have curved-edge displays, the tipster did not say anything about either smartphone. He revealed that the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will have a flat display. Under the hood, it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of internal storage.
Alleged iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition
Before the iQOO Neo 7 SE was unveiled, there were some rumors about a device named the iQOO Neo 7s, which was expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. It appears that the same device could be dubbed the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition in China.
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition is likely to be the Vivo V2232A device that was certified by China’s 3C authority in November. Hence, it appears that the Racing Edition device may debut in December in China.
Shown above is the live image of the purported Neo 7 Racing Edition, which surfaced last month. The image mentions the model number and some of its key specs, such as the SD8+G1 chip, 16 GB of RAM, 8 GB of extended RAM, and 512 GB of storage.
An iQOO phone with model number I2214 has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The listing does not state the specifications of the device. However, Pricebaba claims that it could be the iQOO Neo 7 5G smartphone.
In December 2021, iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo 6 and Neo 6 SE in China. These phones feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 870 chipsets, respectively. Among these, only the Neo 6 SE was released in India. The device was rebranded as the iQOO Neo 6 in the country.
Hence, it appears that the iQOO Neo 7 5G heading to India could be a rebranded version of the iQOO Neo 7 SE, which recently debuted in China as the first-ever Dimensity 8200-powered device. Here is what to expect on the specifications of the Neo 7 5G.
iQOO Neo 7 5G specifications (expected)
The iQOO Neo 7 5G may arrive with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may arrive with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
iQOO Neo 7 SE
For selfies, it may feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera. On the back, it may house a 64-megapixel primary camera. The main snapper could be accompanied by a pair of 2-megapixel cameras for depth and macro shots,
The iQOO Neo 7 5G may feature the Android 13 with the FunTouch OS UI on top. The Dimensity 8200 chip may power the device with 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM. It may arrive with 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. The handset is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
IKEA and Sonos have launched the SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker. This is coming three years after the launch of the innovative concept of the SYMFONISK lamp speaker. The concept of the IKEA/ Sonos SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker is to furnish with sound.
The SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker comes with a thoughtful design combined with high-quality sound output. It blends into the home to help accentuate the beauty of the space while offering sound as well. IKEA says it has learned a great deal about how people seek to furnish their living spaces with light and sound. The floor lamp speaker thus serves dual purposes of lighting and sound. The challenge of having enough space to place a table lamp is a motivation for the floor lamp.
Both companies recognize the importance of sound in the ambiance and dynamics of a home. The central theme of the SYMFONISK range of products is to create a great atmosphere through light and sound. They allow the integration of great sound into functional furniture and help to optimize the space available by combining a speaker with a lamp.
The floor lamp speaker is emblematic of simplicity, elevated sound, and a gentle light source. It comes in a shade of bamboo with personalized options available separately. The speaker can serve as part of a home theater system when paired with other speakers.
The floor lamp is yet another SYMFONISK addition to the Sonos ecosystem. This means that the connection to music and audio content is seamless. The DIRIGERA is IKEA’s hub for smart products and it is enabled in the floor lamp. It can be linked to the IKEA Home smart app for integration into the smart home system.
The SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker is expected to enter IKEA’s global market chain by January 2023. There are no pricing details yet for the product at this time.
The latest MATE electric bicycle has been unveiled and it’s a three-wheeler with a 250W motor and 90Nm torque. The MATE SUV e-bike can deliver an assisted speed of 25km/h in a range of 100km. The three wheels of the e-bicycle enable it to carry more loads in a balanced manner.
The load capacity of the MATE SUV e-bike can support an adult and up to two children, according to the company. MATE Bikes is a Danish company with a growing collection of electric bike offerings. In terms of space, the payload capacity of the three-wheeler is 210L.
The bike is equipped with several modular accessories for comfortable and efficient operation. These include seats, and storage boxes, while options are available for the frame colors and off-road tires.
The bike’s frame is made from 90% recycled aluminum materials which is a plus in its sustainability rating. The bike is suitable for both short and tall riders, which is impressive. It is also open to both sexes.
Unlike a traditional three-wheeler, the MATE SUV has two of its wheels on the front and a single rear wheel. It is equipped with Enviolo internal gears and hydraulic disc brakes. You can track the bicycle’s location via 4G connectivity while the companion app allows you to control the settings.
The MATE SUV e-bike can now be reserved with a €49 (~$52) deposit. Up to 20% in discounts could be gotten when purchases are made before December 31. The original price the €6,499 (~$6,850) and it will be available in Europe and the US by September 2023.
It is unclear whether reservations will also be open at the original price after December 31. There are also no indications whether the bike will subsequently make its way to other markets outside the EU, UK, and the US.
The OPPO Reno9 Pro is a very good high-end in terms of value for money. It brings to the shelves a level of performance comparable to top-tier flagship phones, but its price is not excessive. A perfect competitor of Realme’s high-end devices, such as the Realme GT Neo 3. If you are a smart buyer and you need to get a great high-end device at the right price, you should definitely consider purchasing one of them. But which one to choose? This comparison between the main specifications of the OPPO Reno9 Pro and the Realme GT Neo3 will help you to make the best choice if you are actually considering them.
Dual 50 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 67W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 150W or 5000 mAh with 80W fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
5G, dual SIM
Design
If your goal is to get a beautiful and elegant design, then there is no doubt: you should go for the OPPO Reno9 Pro. It is a lot more elegant with its refined finish on the rear side and very narrow bezels around the display. Further, it is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones available in the whole smartphone market. Indeed, it is just 7.2 mm thin and weighs just 174 grams. The Realme GT Neo 3 is more interesting if you are looking for a more sportive phone: its glass back has a painting with two vertical stripes like sports cars. But it is thicker, lighter, and less elegant than its opponent, and it could be better only for gamers.
Display
It looks like the OPPO Reno9 Pro and the Realme GT Neo 3 are equipped with the same display panel because the specifications on the paper are exactly the same. We are referring to an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors. It has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 950 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The phones come with different protections for the displays: Asahi Glass AGC DT-Star 2 and Gorilla Glass 5, respectively. Note that the Realme GT Neo 3 is the only one with stereo speakers, so it offers an improved audio experience. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno 9 Pro sports an infrared sensor allowing you to use the phone as a remote control for your TV.
Specs & Software
Besides having the same displays, the OPPO Reno9 and the Realme GT Neo 3 also share the same processor. It is a Dimensity 8100 Max mobile platform: one of the best processors by Mediatek. The chipset is built with a 5 nm production process and sports an octa-core architecture including two 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 OPPO Reno9 Pro wins the hardware comparison because it sports a higher quantity of RAM: 16 GB instead of just 12 GB, with up to 512 GB of native storage. Further, it is the only one shipping with Android 13 out of the box, even though the Realme GT Neo 3 already received Android 13 through a software update.
Camera
The OPPO Reno9 Pro has a better main camera sensor on the rear side, but unfortunately, it lacks optical stabilization. The Realme GT Neo 3 has a slightly inferior main camera, but it has optical stabilization allowing it to capture better shots in adverse conditions. The Reno9 Pro wins the selfie comparison because it sports a better 32 MP front shooter instead of just 16 MP found on the front side of the GT Neo 3.
The Realme GT Neo3 comes in two variants: one with a 4500 mAh battery and 150W fast charging and one with a 5000 mAh battery and 80W fast charging. The OPPO Reno9 Pro sports a 4500 mAh battery and it supports 67W fast charging. Both the variants of the GT Neo3 charge quicker than the OPPO Reno 9 Pro, while the 5000 mAh variant has a bigger battery and a longer battery life as well.
Price
The starting price of the Realme GT Neo3 roughly translates to $350 or €332 at the actual change (8/128 GB), while you need at least $495 or €470 in order to grab a unit of the OPPO Reno9 Pro (16/256 GB). The Reno 9 Pro is a superior phone, but with a higher price.
OnePlus has already rolled out stable OxygenOS 13 update to the majority of its flagship devices. However, the OnePlus 10T was left out for some reason. That’s changing now as the brand is releasing a stable build of the OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13 to the handset. The update is currently rolling out to those who participated in the open beta program. Here are all the details.
As per the community post, the OnePlus 10T is receiving the latest Android 13 update with firmware version C.12 (for the Indian variant) and C.22 (for the European, North American, and global variants). The update comes with a size of 5GB and brings new features, improvements as well as the November security patch. The software is currently being rolled out to beta participants only. It should extend to other users soon.
Users will be getting an OTA notification for the update. They can go to Settings > System > System Updates to manually check whether the update is available for their device.
To recall, the OxygenOS 13 was introduced back in August with an updated design, which the company calls “Aquamorphic Design.” Its very similar to Oppo’s ColorOS 13 and adds water-inspired theme colors for an enhanced visual experience.
OnePlus also packed some additional features to the software to improve multitasking effectiveness. The UI comes with spatial audio, Dolby Atmos support for selected devices, and improved app streaming.
Changelog
Aquamorphic Design
• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
• Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
Efficiency
• Adds Meeting Assistant to enhance the meeting connecting and note-taking experience and introduces an option to make notifications more subtle and less distracting.
• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds a new type of Always-On Display that shows live information about music, ride-hailing, and food delivery. (Supports only some apps)
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Adds Sidebar Toolbox. You can open a floating window inside apps for smooth operation.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.
Seamless interconnection
• Optimizes Screencast, with cast content automatically adapting to the target screen.
• Optimizes earphone connectivity to deliver a more seamless experience.
Personalization
• Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
• Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.
Security & privacy
• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
Health & Digital wellbeing
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
Gaming experience
• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
Xiaomi recently announced that MIUI’s global monthly active user base has reached 564 million as of December 11, 2022. MIUI was first introduced in 2010 and has grown in popularity ever since. As the years passed, Xiaomi’s custom Android skin gained more users, and the new numbers prove it is one of the most popular Android-based software out there.
The announcement came during the MIUI 14 launch event. Xiaomi says in the past 12 years, MIUI has continued to promote the progress of the industry. It aims to further deepen the collaboration between software and hardware.
MIUI hit the 100 million mark back on August 19, 2015. Three years later, the brand quickly reached 200 million monthly active users globally. The number of MIUI global monthly active users surpassed 300 million a year later, on October 28, 2019. In early 2020, the active user count stood at 400 million. Last year, the MIUI active users crossed the 500 million mark.
The brand recently launched the latest version of MIUI— MIUI 14. The software debuts as the most optimized and streamlined version of MIUI to date and features an updated system architecture. Xiaomi says MIUI 14 runs 60% smoother compared to its predecessor.
The software comes with customizable folders with large icons and new widget options with various shapes and sizes. The company also introduced new home screen pets, which are basically animated characters that live on the home screen.
Privacy is also improved with no user data being stored in the cloud. All actions are performed locally on the device. The UI can now extract text from images and can also translate the text in the gallery images.
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