Upcoming Smartphones: Xiaomi 13, iQOO 11, Realme 10 Pro Plus, and More

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Dec 2, 2022

The Xiaomi 13 series was originally scheduled to launch yesterday (Dec. 1). However, its arrival has been reportedly delayed due to the death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. The new launch date for the Xiaomi 13 lineup is expected to be confirmed in the next few days. In all likelihood, the company may unveil the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro early next week. Before the expected launch, Chinese leaker Panda is Bald revealed (via. TechGoing) critical details about the cameras and batteries of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro.

The new leak states that the Xiaomi 13 will be equipped with an OIS-ready 54-megapixel Sony IMX800 sensor. The main snapper will be paired with a 12-megapixel OmniVision ultra-wide lens and an OIS-assisted 10-megapixel Samsung S5K3K1 telephoto camera that will offer 3.2x optical zoom and OIS support. The leaker claimed that the same telephoto lens can be found on the Xiaomi 13.

The primary snapper on the Xiaomi 13 Pro will be an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 1-inch camera. The camera setup will also have a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel 3.2x optical zoom telephoto lens with OIS.

The leaker mentioned in another Weibo post that the Xiaomi 13 will include a 4,500mAh battery with 67W rapid charging. The Xiaomi 13 Pro, on the other hand, will have a 4,820mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Both phones will support 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. For better power management while charging, the Xiaomi 13 series will be equipped with the Surge G1 chip.

In the comments section of his Weibo posts, the tipper gave more details about the specs of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. He claimed that the Xiaomi 13 has a 6.3-inch display that offers FHD+, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro houses a 6.73-inch display with 2K resolution. Both have a 32-megapixel front camera for taking selfies.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a cyber-engine linear motor, which was first seen on the Redmi K50 Gaming, claims the tipster. The blue variant of the Xiaomi 13 will have a plain leather back. The other models will have a glass / ceramic back. For more details, readers can visit our Xiaomi 13 series roundup story.

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GPD Win 4 Windows Gaming Handheld pricing & launch windown revealed

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Dec 2, 2022

Back in September, the China-based GPD announced the GPD Win 4 Windows handheld gaming console for the global market. The brand announced that it will start selling the console by the end of November; however, that date has come to pass and the consoles are still not up for purchase.

The brand has now announced a new date of mid-December, with its Indiegogo campaign already viewable in preview mode. Additionally, the company has also revealed the pricing of the console. According to the brand, the GPD Win 4 will cost US$799 when equipped with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. GPD will add US$100 for 1 TB of storage.

The Win 4 with 32 GB of RAM will also be offered by the company, but it will cost US$999. The 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage version will cost US$1,199 on Indiegogo. A 4G module will also be offered by GPD for $100 USD. The firm emphasises that these prices will not be “super early bird” or “early bird” prices that only a select few can access, but rather will be in effect for the whole crowdfunding campaign.

Specs-wise, the GPD Win 4 has a 6-inch Full HD display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, it has an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU with a Radeon 680M available onboard. Users also get the option to hook up an eGPU to their console using its USB-C ports if they want additional graphics power.

The console will come with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe NVME SSD option. If physical buttons are not your style of gaming, the GPD Win 4 also boasts GPD “optical finger navigation,” which is effectively a touchpad made for smaller handheld devices like these. Once you slide the display up, the console also has a built-in keyboard underneath.

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Tesla finally delivers Electric Semi Trucks following a 3 year delay

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Dec 2, 2022

Tesla had first announced the first announced its Electric Semi Trucks around 5 years ago. Since then, the company is finally delivering the Electric Semi Trucks to its customers, but these deliveries are a whole 3 years old.

The EV maker giant had first unveiled the concept back in 2017, with production planned to begin in 2019. However, following various issues like component shortages and even the Coronavirus pandemic, the company saw major delays in its schedule from its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, US. Interestingly enough, the representatives from PepsiCo were one of the first customers to reserve 100 Electric Semi Trucks following the official announcement.

But before the company could make its deliveries, Tesla got trolled by Renault who already made deliveries of its Electric Delivery Trucks to Coca Cola. Talking about the Tesla Semi Trucks, are powered by four independent motors on the rear axles, can reach 0-60mph in just 20 seconds, and has a battery range of an impressive 500 miles. The pricing for these trucks starts from 150,000 US Dollars and have already been ordered by other big names like Walmart and FedEx.

These trucks will feature a new 1,000 volt powertrain architecture along with traction control to prevent jackknifing, regenerative braking for increased battery efficiency, and even an automatic clutch for seamless highway driving. Just recently, Musk stated that one of Tesla’s battery powered class 8 semi trucks had completed a 500 mile trip fully loaded with 81,000 pounds of cargo. The trip was made between the Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, to San Diego.

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Huawei Watch Kids 5X launched in China with a detachable dual sided display

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Dec 2, 2022

Earlier this week, Huawei announced a new smart wearable product for the Chinese market. The new smartwatch was built specifically for children and is called the Huawei Watch Kids 5X, which comes with a very unique design.

The official promotional slogan states that the Watch Kids 5X was built to offer “safety protection on more than one side.” This basically hints at its interesting design philosophy, which consists of a dual display. Looking at the images of this smartwatch, it is clear that the device’s main body is completely detachable from the housing that connects to the band. While one would think that most smartwatches come with detachable bands, the new Watch Kids 5X is special since it can be removed from its housing to reveal a second screen underneath the first one.

The Chinese tech giant let’s kids flip the smartwatch to have the other display come and top and replace the other one. In other words, its basically like having two smartwatches on a single device with one strap. The first display is the primary panel that has a color screen, while the other feature the more traditional black and white LCD panel. Furthermore, both sides of the smartwatch houses a camera, which allows children to take video calls.

The Watch Kids 5X is a direct successor to the Watch Kids 4 Pro that Huawei had launched last year. The brand is set to officially begin sales of the new Kids 5X smartwatch starting today (2nd December 2022), so you can check it out on their official Chinese website.

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G coming soon, IMEI database listing spotted

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Dec 2, 2022

Redmi has started teasing the arrival of the Redmi Note 12 series for the global market. Recent certifications have revealed that at least the Redmi Note 12 5G and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G will be heading to the global markets soon. The lineup is also expected to include a couple of other models. One of them appears to be the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, which has appeared in the IMEI database.

In October, a Xiaomi device with a 2209116AG model number and the marketing name “Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023” surfaced in the IMEI database. It was also spotted on multiple platforms, such as Google Play Console, Geekbench, the FCC, the EEC, and SIRM (Malaysia). Xiaomiui has spotted the same device again in the IMEI database. This time, its name has been changed to the “Redmi Note 12 Pro.”

Reports suggest that the Redmi Note 12 Pro could be similar to the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Hence, there is a possibility that it may look like other Note 12 devices, but its internals could be similar to the Note 10 Pro.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro’s shortened model number is K6 and has the “sweet_global” codename. The publication revealed that the Redmi Note 12 Pro’s shortened model number is K6A, and it has the “sweet_k6a_global” codename. Hence, it appears that the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G may borrow most of its specs from the Note 10 Pro.

The different certifications of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G have revealed that it is equipped with a Full HD+ display, the Snapdragon 732G mobile platform, and 8 GB of RAM. It may come preloaded with the MIUI 13-based Android 13 OS.

To recall, the Redmi Note 10 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a SD732G chip, 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,020mAh battery with 33W charging. For photography, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and 108-megapixel quad cameras.

India is a major market for Redmi phones. However, it is unclear whether the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G will be released in India.

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Dec 2, 2022

AMD had announced its latest lineup of mobile chips from its Ryzen 7000 series (Mendocino) of mobile processors. Now, the company has even quietly released its RDNA 2 powered graphics on certain budget laptops that were recently launched.

For those unaware, the RDNA 2 graphics is being offered on the “everyday” laptop, which combines the last gen Zen 2 CPU cores and RDNA 2. The RDNA 2 architecture is the platform that powers some very capable hardware like the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and Series S. Now, the graphics technology is arriving on some affordable notebook models too. The chipmaker giant’s new Ryzen 7000 series with the RDNA 2 was only announced on some Acer Aspire 3 series laptops.

But now, the latest and greatest mobile CPU and GPU combination are also making its way to Lenovo’s laptops as well. It is being offered on the Ideapad 1 and it features the Ryzen 5 7520U, the Ryzen 3 7320U, and the Athlon Gold 7220U. Based on the official website, Lenovo has yet to offer these Mendocino powered laptops in the US market, but these were found on other regions like the South Korea and even Hong Kong.

While these RDNA 2 powered laptops won’t offer top notch gaming performance due to their configuration, but these would still make these notebooks capable of running most competitive titles. It is also an indication that a much wider roll out will begin soon as well.

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Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G gets Android 13 Open Beta program

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Dec 2, 2022

Realme launched the Narzo 50 Pro 5G smartphone back in May 2022. At launch, the smartphone was equipped with Android 13-based Realme UI 3.0. Now, it is one step closer to getting the stable Android 13 update since the company has announced the Android 13 x Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta for the device.

The brand has officially announced the Android 13 Beta program for the device in a community post which invites users to participate in it and enjoy the new features, along with providing their feedback on any issues or suggestions.

Please keep in mind that you must first update your Narzo 50 Pro 5G to the required UI version – RMX3395 11 A.05, RMX3395 11 A.06, RMX3395 11 A.07. Furthermore, the application for the Android 13 Open Beta for the device is open from today (December 1, 2022) and can be accepted in batches.

Those meeting the criteria can head over to Settings > Software Update > Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner > Trial Version > Submit your details > Apply Now to apply for the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Android 13 Open Beta program. As it is an Open Beta program, you will most likely receive the update in a few days to try out Android 13 if your device meets the requirements.

Realme has advised customers to back up their important data in the event that they receive the Android 13 update. Furthermore, the company has advised customers to ensure that they have at least 5GB of free internal storage and that their battery is at least 60% charged before installing the Android 13 Open Beta firmware. Users who have rooted their devices will not be able to participate in the program.

Because it is a Beta build, it may have stability issues and bugs, so readers should avoid installing it on their primary devices. If you are dissatisfied with the Android 13 build and want to revert to Android 12, Realme has provided users with the option to do so.

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Vivo X90 India variant spotted on Bluetooth SIG, launch imminent

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Dec 2, 2022

Vivo had just recently announced its X90 series of flagship smartphones in its home market of China. Now, it appears that the company is gearing up for an Indian launch as well, after the Indian variant of the X90 was spotted receiving certification online. So here are all the details.

For those unaware, the X90 lineup consists of three models, which includes the X90, X90 Pro, and X90 Pro+. The base X90 model for the Indian market was just spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website, which hints at its imminent launch. Looking at the online listing, the Vivo X90 was certified on the Bluetooth SIG with the model number V2218. This also hints at the launch of the device in the global market as well.

While the certification shows a global and Indian variant, this model is likely not different in terms of specifications from the model released in China. Unfortunately, the Bluetooth SIG listing does not reveal any finer details regarding the premium grade smartphone, but we already have the Chinese model for such details. The device will likely sport a 6.78 inch Q9 OLED Display that has a Full HD+ resolution, HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,300 nits of peak brightness.

Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The Vivo X(0 runs on Android 13 OS based OriginOS 3.0 out of the box. The rear features a 50 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear and a 32 megapixel selfie shooter on the front. The device has a large 4,810mAh battery pack that also supports an impressive 120W fast charging as well.

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Lava Blaze NXT can now be purchased in India – Check pricing, specs & more

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Dec 2, 2022

Last week, Lava debuted the Lava Blaze NXT smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone is essentially a Lava Blaze (4G), but with a different chipset and more RAM. Now, the new smartphone has gone for sale for the first time in the country. So let’s check out its pricing, availability, and other details.

Lava Blaze NXT pricing & availability

The Lava Blaze NXT costs Rs 9299 in India for the 4GB + 64GB configuration. It will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon, Lava India Store, and other retail stores beginning at 12:00 PM today (December 2).

Lava Blaze NXT specifications

The Lava Blaze NXT has a 6.5-inch IPS panel with an HD+ resolution. The screen’s waterdrop notch houses an 8-megapixel camera. The primary camera on its rear-facing triple camera unit is 13 megapixels. The specifics of its auxiliary cameras are unknown at this time, but it appears that the primary camera will be accompanied by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a VGA camera.

The Blaze NXT is powered by the Helio G37 chipset and has 4 GB of RAM. The device comes with 3 GB of virtual RAM and 64 GB of storage space. It has an onboard microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Blaze NXT runs a near-stock version of the Android 12 operating system. The device has a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged via a USB-C port to keep the lights on. The company claims that once fully charged, the Blaze NXT will provide an all-day experience. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack and a fingerprint scanner on the back.

The all-new Lava Blaze NXT is available in three colors: Glass Green, Glass Blue, and Glass Red. It weighs 203.5 grams and measures 164.75 76.3 8.9mm in length. The device’s connectivity options include Dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 5.0.

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Google Wallet Adds Support For ID And Driver’s License In The US

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Dec 2, 2022

Earlier this year, in May, Google announced the new Google Wallet with a bunch of new features, including support for adding digital IDs, but the feature wasn’t supported at first and the plan was to add it at a later date.

Now, it appears that Google Wallet finally has added support for storing digital IDs and driver’s licenses on the application for selected states in the United States.

In a new update for Google Wallet, which appears to be rolling out with Google Play Services v48.22 for December, the company has suggested opening up Digital IDs as a part of the beta feature on the application.

The changelog posted to the Google System Updates support page reads: “[Phone] Beta feature to allow users from selected US state(s) to digitize their state ID/driver’s license into the Google Wallet for convenient, private and secure presentation.”

It says that the feature will be limited to selected US states, which means that most states in the US won’t be supporting this new feature, at least not initially. As of now, there are no details available about which states are included in the test or how users can enroll in the beta test when it launches. The beta version may simply be available for those enrolled in the Play Services beta via the Play Store.

Apple has also introduced support for Digital IDs on Apple Wallet, which is currently limited to three states, but nine more states have committed to supporting the feature at a future date. We expect a similar situation for Google Wallet, where it will support selected states at first and then add support for more in the future.

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Apple’s Upcoming AR/VR Headset To Run xrOS Operating System

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Dec 2, 2022

Apple has been working on its AR/VR headset for years now and if the reports are to be believed, then the company is set to launch the device in a couple of months. There have been reports about the device being powered by its own operating system.

Now, as per the latest report, the AR/VR headset from Apple will come powered by xrOS, which is a dedicated operating system for the mixed reality headset from the Cupertino-based tech giant.

Apple AR/VR Headset Concept Design Render

According to the report from Bloomberg, Apple has decided to call the software powering the augmented reality and virtual reality headset xrOS instead of the previously rumored RealityOS or rOS.

This new information about the software comes at a time when the technology giant is expected to be preparing for the launch of the headset sometime in 2023. Along with the headset having its operating system, it will also have a dedicated app store, similar to the Apple TV and Apple Watch.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the device from Apple will be a Mixed Reality device similar to the Microsoft HoloLens, which will support both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. The XR term stands for Extended Reality, which includes both augmented and virtual reality.

Apple has redesigned some of its applications like Maps and Messenger for a better experience on an AR/VR headset, but the company is also developing a Software Development Kit, allowing third-party developers to create applications for the new platform.

While there’s no solid information about the device getting launched, some reports indicate that the product could get launched in the first half of 2023 and will be available for purchase from the second half of the year. We expect to get more information in the coming months.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Smartphone Could Feature A Larger Cover Display

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Dec 2, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable smartphone earlier this year, which is an improvement over its predecessor not only in terms of specifications but also in design. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphone is now expected to come with a few design changes, and one of them includes a larger cover display on the phone’s back panel.

According to display analyst Ross Young (via TomsGuide), the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip lineup will come with a larger 3-inch cover display compared to the 1.9-inch screen on the current-gen Galaxy Z Flip 4.

A larger cover display has been one of the demands of a set of users, and it appears that the South Korean giant has listened to the users. However, it’s just a rumor at this point in time, but we will wait for a couple of more such reports to confirm if it’s true.

The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphone would become more appealing if the device gets a larger display, allowing users to see more content and be much clear to read. Apart from the cover display, the company is also expected to upgrade the hinge mechanism to make it less noticeable.

As of now, not much is known about the upcoming foldable smartphone from Samsung, but we expect to know more details in the coming months as the device’s launch nears and rumors and leaks start surfacing online, revealing specs, features, and other key details.

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Jafanda JF999 Air Purifier Review: Powerful air purification capacity with elegant design

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Dec 2, 2022

The Jafanda JF999 is a large air purifier designed for the whole house and office, it can clean the air in that amount of room in one hour, and it can purify the air in a 900-square-foot area in just 12 minutes. So it definitely works super well and is very efficient. It’s equipped with Dual-in & Dual-out Patent Tech, 3-Stage Filtration has many advanced options, can connect to the VeSync smart app, and much more.

Packaging and Setup

The packaging of the Jafanda JF999 is very simple and environment friendly, besides the purifier itself, we can find a user manual, a quick start guide, and a power supply cable, there is no remote controller because you can control it remotely from anywhere at any time via the smart app.

Before you switch on the Jafanda JF999 and start purifying the air in your home, you must make certain preparations.To begin, peel off all tapes and protective films,Open the covers on the front and back of the purifier, remove the protective film from the filters and put them back into the purifier, now you can connect the purifier to the power supply.

Considering that you may need to move the purifier from one room to another, Jafanda has very thoughtfully designed two ways to easily move the purifier. There are four flexible wheels on the bottom of the purifier, so anyone can easily push the purifier around the house.Don’t worry it’ s difficult to carry the purifier upstairs, there are two Push-to-Open Handles for you to lift it easily.

Connecting

To make the purifier work smarter and more personalized, I highly recommend you connect the purifier to your phone, just long press the WiFi icon on the control panel, after you hear the tone, click Add Device to select the standby purifier then enter your WiFi password, now the connection is done.

Design

Compared to other air purifiers, the Jafanda JF999 has a more elegant and refined design and aesthetic. My favorite part is the intuitive control panel and the OLED screen on the front of the purifier, which shows you all the information you need about the air, including PM2.5 concentration, temperature and humidity, and from which you can find out the working status of the purifier and the life of the filter.

At the bottom of the control panel we can see a very attractive light, in fact it can tell you the quality of the air in the room by displaying different colors, of course in most cases the color of the light will be green.

How it works

Inside the purifier, we can see a pair of very huge fans, which is the source of the JF999’s powerful purifying power, with 766g Columnar Activated Carbon in the filter, it can keep the air in your house fresh and clean all the time.

Thanks to the smart auto mode, after the JF999 starts working, you basically don’t need to care about how it works anymore, it can automatically adjust the working mode through the built-in air quality sensor, there are five fan speeds, usually the JF999 will work between 1 gear and 2 gear, and you can hardly hear the fan. You can also switch to sleep mode or create your own air cleaning schedule via the Smart Life APP according to your needs.

Conclusion

So, this is the Jafanda JF999, a high-end purifier with an elegant design and powerful air purifying ability, and it is currently priced at only $447, probably the best choice under $500. If you are looking for a worry-free air purifier for your office or a new house, I highly recommend you buy it HERE.

OnePlus Nord 2T gets Android 13 Open Beta program

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Dec 2, 2022

The OnePlus Nord 2T OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program has been revealed by OnePlus. The official announcement came via a post on the OnePlus Community forums. It is important to note that only Indian customers are eligible for the OnePlus Nord 2T OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program.

Typically, the company makes OxygenOS Open Beta firmware available for users to manually flash onto their devices. This time, though, the company has not made the firmware available; instead, consumers must apply for the program. If a user’s application is accepted, OxygenOS 13 Open Beta will be downloaded to their device automatically.

Indian owners of the OnePlus Nord 2T who have updated to the CPH2401 11 A.17 firmware are welcome to sign up for the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program. Such users can navigate to Settings > About Device > Tap Updated, then Tap Icon on Top Right, then Tap Beta Program > Beta. Enter your details here > To enroll in the OnePlus Nord 2T Android 13 Open Beta program, click Apply Now.

OnePlus intends to choose 5000 Indian owners of the OnePlus Nord 2T for the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program. To participate in the Nord 2T Android 13 Open Beta program, interested users must submit an application on or before December 3. Let’s take a look at the changes coming with the Android 13 Beta update.

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 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 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 and 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.
• Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital Wellbeing
• Adds distance-from-phone, ambient light, and sitting posture reminders in Kid Space.
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

Performance Optimization
• Adds Dynamic Computing Engine to improve the system speed, stability, battery life, and app experience.

Gaming Experience
• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

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POCO X5 5G, POCO X5 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12 5G Global Launch Soon Suggests Multiple Certifications

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Dec 2, 2022

POCO X5 5G launch seems imminent since it is being spotted constantly at various certification platforms. The device has now been certified by Malaysia’s SIRIM. The listing confirms the model number and final marketing name of the phone.

As per the SIRIM listing, the POCO phone with the 22111317PG model number will debut in the Malaysian market with the POCO X5 5G branding. This device has also been approved by the FCC authority. The Indian edition of the device with the model number 22111317PI has also been approved by India’s BIS authority. The POCO X5 5G could be a rebranded or tweaked version of the Redmi Note 12 5G, which has the 22101317C model number.

On a side note, SIRIM has also certified the Redmi Note 12 5G (22111317G model number).

Coming back to the POCO X5 5G, it is likely to be accompanied by another model, the POCO X5 Pro 5G. According to Xiaomiui, the 22101320G, which was previously believed to be the POCO X5, is now expected to arrive as the POCO X5 Pro 5G in the market.

POCO X5 5G specifications

The POCO X5 5G is likely to arrive with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display and run on MIUI 13-based Android 12 OS. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1-powered phone may come with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It may feature an 8-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera setup. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

POCO X5 Pro 5G specifications

The POCO X5 Pro 5G’s certifications have revealed that it will have a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging. It will run on MIUI 14 and have support for the n5, n7, n38, n41, n77, and n78 5G bands. It is rumored to feature a 120Hz LCD display and the Snapdragon 778G Plus or the newer Snapdragon 782G chip. It is expected to release on the global market, in India, and in China. In China, it may arrive as a Redmi-branded phone.

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Redmi 11A global variant appears on IMDA database confirming moniker, launch expected soon

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Dec 2, 2022

Redmi is gearing up to launch a new device in its numbered series called the Redmi 11A. Till now, the smartphone has been spotted on China’s TENAA database and Bureau of Indian Standards database, signaling that it will be launched in these regions.

Now, the smartphone has also appeared on Singapore’s IMDA database with a global model number of 22120RN86G. In contrast, the Indian model has the model number 22120RN86I, whereas the Chinese model has the model number 22120RN86C. The listing does not reveal any specifications, however, it indicates that the phone will launch in other global markets aside from India. Let’s take a look at the known details of the upcoming Redmi 11A.

Redmi 11A specifications (rumored)

According to an earlier TENAA listing, the Redmi 11 is said to feature a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor and 2 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM.

Storage capacities of 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB are expected to be available for the Redmi 11A. It will have a microSD card slot, which will allow for more storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery inside. Information regarding the device’s capacity for fast charging is not yet available.

Whether the gadget will ship with Android 12 OS or the latest Android 13 OS is not yet known. The device has 50-megapixel dual rear cameras and a 50-megapixel front camera for taking pictures. An IR blaster is also included.

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Lenovo Ideapad 1 with AMD Mendocino APUs appears on company’s site

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Dec 2, 2022

AMD launched the Mendocino mobile processors back in September; however, laptop OEMs other than Acer have yet to offer machines based on this new chip. For those unaware, AMD Mendocino chips are entry-level mobile APUs that use older AMD Zen 2 and RDNA 2 technology but are built upon a refined 6nm manufacturing process optimized for both cost and all-day battery life.

Now, Lenovo has silently added some new IdeaPad 1 laptops to its product specifications reference site that carry these new CPUs (via). The specifications sheet refers to 14-inch and 15-inch models with quad-core Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 3 7320U APUs, as well as dual-core Athlon Gold 7220U and Athlon Silver 7120U processors. These low-cost Mendocino chips all have the Radeon 610M GPU with two CUs operating at 1.9 GHz.

The IdeaPad 1 range starts from the Athlon versions, which comes with only 4GB of soldered LPDDR5-5500 RAM. The Ryzen quad-core variants, however, come with 8 or even 16 GB of RAM. The Ryzen versions receive the faster 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs, while the Athlon models only have 128 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs available for storage. An SD card slot allows users to increase their capacity.

The Athlon-powered machines are likely to get 14-inch and 15-inch screens with a 1366 x 768p resolution TN panel. The Ryzen models, on the other hand, will feature both TN and IPS panels with FHD resolution, however, the color gamut of these panels will be low, and the peak brightness will be limited to 250 nits.

The specifications also include WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 with Bluetooth 5.0 / 5.1 connectivity, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, and audio jack connectivity, depending on budget. All models include a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter, although only the priciest Ryzen models also include a fingerprint reader in the power button. The chassis are primarily made of plastic to keep expenses as low as possible, and the 14-inch models weigh 3 lbs while the 15-inch models weigh 3.48 lbs. In video playback mode, the included batteries may last about 14 hours.

Although exact costs in US dollars are not yet available, certain Athlon Gold 7220U versions have Hong Kong dollar prices that would equal to US$490.

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