Pixel Watch and Other WearOS Devices Might Get Support for Gmail and Google Calendar Soon

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Nov 30, 2022

WearOS, a quite popular operating system developed by Google for smartwatches, has now said to get support for Gmail and Google Calendar. Google Pixel Watch was the first product launched by Google and not much time has passed since its official launch. The Pixel Watch was the first product launched by the brand in that particular category and therefore some more refinement and optimization are needed on the software side to provide an overall polished and improved user experience.

A new report coming from the house of 9TO5Google has revealed that Google might be possibly working on adding Gmail and Google Calendar support to the WearOS operating system. The Gmail and Calendar apps for Wear OS devices, which include the Pixel Watch itself, will soon undergo more useful updates.

Currently, if you own a Google smartwatch, you must use the Agenda app to manage any calendar-related tasks. The Agenda app’s lack of suitability for its intended use is the problem here. Only three days’ worth of appointments are displayed to you, and all you can do with them is read the details. There is no possibility to add new events or alter existing ones in any manner. This problem might be resolved with appropriate support for the official application.

According to the source, the applications would provide a “complete” experience, which implies that we might gain support for detailed email reading, email replies, and other Gmail-like capabilities. At least, that’s what we mean when we say an experience was “full.” With Google Calendar, the user might be able to add tasks and events right from their watch and it might feature a full calendar and event view. All of this, though, appears to be part of our expectations. Wait a few more months, and we might see the feature in its official form. Shortly after that, its true practicality will be analyzed.

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Amazfit Falcon Rugged Smartwatch With 20 ATM Water-resistance, 14-Day Battery Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 30, 2022

Last month, Amazfit launched its rugged smartwatch called Falcon in the global markets. Now the brand has brought the device to India. It is Amazfit’s first premium rugged smartwatch. It competes against the likes of Garmin smartwatches, Apple Watch, and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Read on to know what the wearable device offers out of the box.

Since the Amazfit Falcon is a rugged smartwatch, it is equipped with an aircraft-grade TC4 titanium unibody, a sapphire crystal glass screen, and a 20 ATM water-resistance rating. It is Corrosion-resistant and tough enough to pass 15 military-grade tests. There are buttons on the side of the device. The Amazfit Falcon sports a circular dial with a 1.28-inch AMOLED display bearing a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness.

On the health-centric front, the Amazfit Falcon is equipped with a heart-rate and SpO2 sensor, stress and sleep tracker, breathing reminders, and a menstrual cycle monitor. The smartwatch is capable of connecting to external workout devices via Bluetooth like heart rate belts and cycling power meters. The wearable device packs more than 150 built-in sports modes and it is also ideal for swimming, high-impact water sports, and scuba diving. The Amazfit Falcon features strength exercise recognition and a live broadcast of sports data. The Zepp Coach is said to detect when the user is in overtrained state and appropriately reduce the intensity of scheduled exercise plans.

The Amazfit Falcon is powered by a 500mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer 14 days of usage in normal mode and 30 days with battery saver mode. The smartwatch is equipped with dual-band GPS with support for six satellite positioning. There is 4GB onboard storage for locally storing music. The workout data can be synced with Strava, Apple Health, Google Fit, and Adidas Running app.

The Amazfit Falcon carries a price tag of Rs 44,999 and comes in Titanium colour. It will be up for pre-orders tomorrow from the Amazfit India website and Amazon with sales commencing December 3rd. Users pre-booking the watch can get a free Duffle/Sports Bag worth Rs 1,999.

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Xiaomi Teases MIUI 14 Features: More Uninstallable System Apps, Lower Memory Consumption, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 30, 2022

Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil MIUI 14 at the Xiaomi 13 series launch event. The conference was supposed to take place on December 1. But unfortunately, it has been now postponed.

Anyway, ahead of the conference, the company has teased some of the features of its latest software. Let’s take a look at them.

A couple of days back, Xiaomi kicked off an early access program for MIUI 14. People participating in this initiative will get a chance to try the new software before the general public.

Followed by that, the firm has now disclosed some features of the software. It has also been revealed that the new iteration of MIUI is codenamed ‘Project Razor’.

Xiaomi says that MIUI 14 aims to offer ‘minimum firmware, minimum memory usage, and minimum non-uninstallable applications.’ The head of MIUI had already teased this earlier saying that MIUI 14 will be the ‘most streamlined and lightweight flagship mobile phone system.’

The company reveals that MIUI 14 firmware will consume less storage. To be precise, its memory size has been reduced by 23% compared to the previous generation.

Further, MIUI 14 will allocate memory efficiently. It will release the non-essential self-starting processes from the boot memory as much as possible. It will also strictly control the memory usage of system applications and services. Hopefully, this doesn’t block notifications from apps.

Finally, MIUI 14 will allow users to uninstall more system applications than ever before. Apart from dialer, contacts, messages, settings, browser, camera, file manager, and app store, users will be able to uninstall all other system apps. This means one can even uninstall clock, weather, gallery, and more.

We don’t know how many of these changes will trickle down to the global version of MIUI 14. Hopefully, Xiaomi brings more features possible to all the markets. Until then, let us know your thoughts on the next-gen Xiaomi mobile software in the comment section below.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G launch imminent, spotted on BIS & NBTC

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2022

We already know that Samsung has been working on a new Galaxy A14 5G smartphone model. Now, the device was recently spotted on certain certification based websites, which hints at its imminent launch.

The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy A14 5G model was spotted on two certification databases. The first is the Indian BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) and Thailand’s NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission). The news was shared by Mukul Sharma on Twitter, with the tweet also carrying screenshots of the two certification sightings. On the NBTC listing, the Galaxy A14 5G carries the model number SM-A146P/DSN.

On the other hand, the BIS database lists the device with the SM-A146B/DS model number. Unfortunately, this was all the information shared on the certification websites. Although previous reports have revealed some of its key specifications. The device is expected to launch in two SoC versions, with the US market getting the Dimensity 700 chipset while the rest of the world will house a mid range Exynos processor.

Furthermore, it will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack. On the front, the Galaxy A14 5G will reportedly sport a 6.8 inch display that has a Full HD+ resolution. Meanwhile the rear will feature a triple camera setup that consists of a 50 megapixel primary camera while the front will house a 13 megapixel selfie shooter on a water drop notch based on the leaked press images that have already covered as well.

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Samsung Galaxy M04 With Helio G35 Soc Spotted on Google Play Console

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 30, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M04 has appeared on Google Play Console. The listing reveals key specifications of the device. The smartphone had bagged various certifications in the past including Bluetooth SIG, BIS, and Geekbench. The Galaxy M04’s support page also went live earlier this month in India. The upcoming offering will arrive as the successor to the Galaxy M03.

The Google Play Console listing reveals that the Samsung Galaxy M04 will come with a waterdrop notch display bearing a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 300 ppi screen density. Under the hood, the smartphone is said to be equipped a MediaTek MT6765 processor comprising of Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2300MHz and other four at 1800MHz. It corresponds to the MediaTek Helio G35. The Galaxy M04 will pack 3GB RAM onboard and run on Android 12 OS out of the box.

Apart from this, the Google Play listing does not reveal any additional information about the Galaxy M04. However, the latest info is in line with the specifications of the device found on the Geekbench database. The smartphone scores 86 points in single-core and 4,223 points in multi-core tests.

As per past reports, the Samsung Galaxy M04 could arrive as a rebadged Galaxy A04 that was launched last month in some markets. It is tipped to be a budget offering with a 6.5-inch display. The Galaxy M04 may feature a 13MP primary sensor paired with 2MP depth unit on the back and a 5MP selfie snapper. The smartphone is expected to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 10W charging.

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MIJIA Desktop Water Purifier Smart Edition Unveiled in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 30, 2022

Xiaomi has released the MIJIA Desktop Water Purifier Smart Edition in China. The new MIJIA water purifier comes with a durable filtration process that costs an average of 1 yuan per day.

The desktop water purifier Smart Edition comes with a 6.2L water tank consisting of two compartments. It has a 4.4L raw water tank and a 1.8L waste water compartment. Both compartments are completely separated from each other and this prevents wastewater backflow. The water purifier has built-in reverse osmosis and PPC composite filter elements. The double-core 6-stage deep filter system ensures bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and other harmful materials are filtered out. The UV lamp in the gadget helps to effectively sterilize the water with an accuracy of up to 99.99%.

The MIJIA Desktop Water Purifier Smart Edition has a stainless steel thick film heating technology and can heat the water rapidly, thanks to a 2.1kW heating mechanism. It can fully heat the water to a boiling point within 3 seconds. There are several heating modes to take care of milk, coffee, and boiling water. You can also adjust the water purifier’s temperature mechanism via the MIJIA app. The model comes with a customized MIJIA smart thermos cup, which is impressive. The thermos cup can be bound to a person via the MIJIA app and enjoy customized drinking solutions.

The reverse osmosis filter element of the water purifier costs 249 yuan (~$35) and can provide all-year purification of your household water. The PPC composite filter element is priced at 109 yuan (~$15). The MIJIA Desktop Water Purifier is being retailed at a discounted price of 1,799 yuan (~$251). The original price of the water purifier is 1,999 yuan (~$276). The product will be officially released on December 10.

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OneXPlayer 2 handheld console launch delayed, Indiegogo backers will receive units in March 2023

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 30, 2022

Last week, One-netbook launched a new Intel Pentium Gold version of the OneXPlayer mini and also announced the OneXPlayer 2. The successor of the original OneXPlayer is said to feature detachable controllers, similar to the ones found on the Nintendo switch.

Additionally, OneXPlayer 2 is confirmed to feature the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU along with a large 8.4-inch IPS display and a 65.5 Wh battery. According to the company, the OneXPlayer 2 will ship with Harman Kardon-branded stereo speakers and active stylus support, among other things.

Originally, One-netbook planned to release the OneXPlayer 2 on November 25. It has, however, postponed the device’s release until December 20. It’s worth noting that this December 20 launch date comes with a few caveats. For starters, OneXPlayer 2 will only be available on Indiegogo, a popular crowdfunding website, on December 20. While One-netbook has previously delivered on several crowdfunding campaigns, they do not offer the same consumer guarantees as if you ordered it directly from the company’s website.

Further, units for OneXPlayer 2 will not be delivered to backers until at least March 2023, with a lead time of three months. One-netbook, for example, typically ships orders in batches, which may be why it has a March–April 2023 delivery window listed on its website. Although the company has shown off the device’s Switch-like gamepad, there are few further details available regarding the OneXPlayer 2. According to the marketing renders that have been made publicly available so far, One-netbook appears to be preparing to sell the ONEXPLAYER 2 in two colors.

More details about the OneXPlayer 2 have been kept under wraps, however, we can expect it to feature a keyboard dock connector at the bottom of the console along with a Nintendo Switch-style kickstand. The I/O I/O is expected to be equipped with a microphone-headphone combo jack, a couple of USB-C ports, a microSD card port, and a USB 3.0 connector.

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Apple sold over half of the world’s ‘high level’ smartwatches: Report

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2022

Apple is by far one of the most popular brands in the smartwatch market across the globe. Now, a new report has revealed that it is not just a known name but a leader in the segment, especially when talking about the higher end models.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the Cupertino based giant’s Apple Watch series accounted for 50.6 percent of all premium smartwatch sales in the global market in the third quarter of this year. The report talked about “HLOS” smartwatch models, which basically means high level operating system. In this category, the brand dominated in the market, facing against the likes of Samsung, Huawei, Garmin, Fitbit, and Fossil as well.

The South Korean tech giant arrived second with a market share of 22.3 percent during the same time. This means that Apple had a more than twice the lead in the market over the second most popular high end smartwatch maker. As per the report, the company’s Watch Series 8 was primarily credited for this success, despite being quite recently launched in the market. Furthermore, Apple’s total smartwatch shipments also saw a sizeable 50 percent boost over the same quarter from last year.

Following Samsung, Amazfit took the third spot in the market with a 7.1 percent share, while Huawei came in fourth with a 6.4 percent market share. Garmin rounded up the top list with a market share of 4.5 percent. Keep in mind that this list only consisted of high level OS smartwatches and not the wearables with basic operating systems. So this list did not include other popular brands like Noise, Fire-Boltt, boAt, and even Xiaomi.

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Xiaomi 13 & iQOO 11 launch postponed after former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin passes away

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2022

Xiaomi and iQOO were gearing up to launch their latest flagship series of smartphones in China soon. However, both brands have just announced that their respective launch events have been postponed following the death of the former leader of China.

For those unaware, Jiang Zemin was the Chinese communist leader and was the head who helped the nation acquire its position as a global superpower. The former leader has passed away at the age of 96, as per local news agency. Following this news, the Chinese tech giant announced that on Weibo (Chinese microblogging website) that it will be delaying the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series. The company further added that the upcoming smartphones will be announced soon, but have yet to official reveal a launch date.

On a similar note, iQOO has also announced the postponement of its launch event for the iQOO 11 series of flagship devices. During the iQOO conference, the brand was also set to announce the new iQOO Neo 7 SE model as well. However, it seems that the release will take place at a later. But unfortunately, the brand hasn’t announced a new launch date either for its new smartphone models. While the two brands didn’t explicitly state the reason, the passing of the former Chinese communist leader. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates to the new release date for both the Xiaomi 13 series and the iQOO 11 lineup as well as the Neo 7 SE.

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Xiaomi 13 Series Cameras Teased With Samples: Leica-powered 1-inch Main Sensor & 75mm Telephoto

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 30, 2022

The Xiaomi 13 series is set to launch in China tomorrow (December 1). Ahead of that, the company has been teasing the features of these smartphones on social media.

The firm is yet to reveal the design, however, it has confirmed certain specifications. Today, it has shed some details on the cameras of these handsets. Let’s go through them.

The upcoming Xiaomi 13 series will arrive with Leica-powered cameras. For the unaware, Xiaomi began its partnership with Leica earlier this year. The first phones out of this collaboration were the Xiaomi 12S series and Xiaomi Mix Fold 2.

Xiaomi says that the Xiaomi 13 Pro will arrive with a 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch primary camera. This sensor will be paired with an optical lens jointly developed with Leica.

The company claims that the images from this camera will be of extraordinary quality. It also adds that these pictures will offer authentic Leica colors. You can check out the images from this camera by visiting this link.

Further, both Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro will feature different 75mm telephoto cameras with an f/2.0 aperture lens. Powered by the Leica algorithm, Xiaomi says they will be the best secondary cameras on Xiaomi number series flagship smartphones to date. Check out samples from this camera on Xiaomi 13 here.

The 75mm telephoto cameras on these handsets are different as the Pro model comes with a floating focus lens group. This enables users to click stunning close-up shots. You can check out the samples here.

Though Xiaomi hasn’t revealed the sensor details yet, we know them, courtesy of an extensive leak.

Xiaomi 13 Cameras

50MP Sony IMX800
12MP Ultra-wide
10MP Telephoto (75mm)

Xiaomi 13 Pro Cameras

50MP Sony IMX989
50MP Samsung JN1 Ultra-wide
50MP Samsung JN1 Telephoto (75mm with floating focus)

What are your thoughts on the camera hardware of the Xiaomi 13 series? Do let us know in the comment section below.

POCO X5 Pro spotted on IMEI database, to feature Snapdragon 782G, 67W fast charging

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 30, 2022

The launch of the POCO X5 series is on the horizon. The series is expected to feature two models, the POCO X5 and the POCO X5 Pro. A device from the series with model number 22101320G/22101320I has already appeared on multiple certification websites including BIS & FCC.

Now, the device (model number 22101320G) has been listed on the IMEI database revealing that it carries the POCO X5 Pro 5G moniker. This is likely the global model of the POCO X5 Pro 5G, and the Indian model is likely the one with the model number 22101320I.

The listing was spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma who informs that the device will carry a 5000mAh battery and 67W fast charging. Other than that, the Snapdragon 782G chipset is expected to power this smartphone.

For those unaware, the Snapdragon 782G is essentially a refreshed Snapdragon 778G+. It is based on a 6nm node and boasts a 5% faster CPU performance and 10% faster GPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 778G+. The last bit of details available on the POCO X5 Pro state that it will likely feature a 120Hz IPS LCD panel. Let’s take a look at the POCO X4 Pro 5G’s specs to get an idea of what to expect from its successor.

POCO X4 Pro 5G specifications

The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera on the back panel. The device is powered by Android 11 and MIUI 13.

The POCO X4 Pro 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset. It has up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. A 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a microSD card slot round out the device’s features.

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Nothing Phone (1) starts receiving Android 13 Closed Beta, Open Beta to follow soon

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2022

The Nothing Phone (1) is set to start receiving the Android 13 OS closed beta soon. The company’s CEO and Founder Carl Pei has been teasing the NothingOS 1.5 update for sometime now, and it appears that the beta program is live.

As of right now, the company has began rolling out the NothingOS 1.5 Closed Beta starting today (30th November 2022). The senior official took to Twitter to announced Android 13 based NothingOS update timeline for its smartphone. So while the closed beta is currently live, the open beta will only begin two weeks later. The company had previously announced that the Android 13 stable update for the Phone (1) model will be released sometime in early 2023, so this timeline is in line with this information.

The brand has been offering various firmware updates since the Phone (1) was launched, but it had seemed liked the Android 13 update would take a while. So this is great news for owners of the company’s only smartphone mode. Its unknown how to register for the Android 13 closed beta update at the moment and it is also unclear which region will be receiving this update. However, we can expect more information to be divulged with the official launch of the NothingOS 1.5 open beta. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra appears on FCC confirming S-pen support

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 30, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Samsung Galaxy S23 series of flagship smartphones soon. Rumor has it that the launch will happen in early February. The series will consist of three devices – the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 Plus and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Details of these devices have been leaked already along with their design renders. The Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus recenty appeared on FCC revealing some key specs about the devices.

Now, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has also appeared on the FCC database with key details about the upcoming flagship. The listing reveals details about the model number SM-S918B/DS, which we know to be the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

According to the listing, the next-generation Samsung Galaxy flagship would have a 4855mAH battery with the model number EB-BS918BY. Support for 25W fast charging is also shown by the FCC listing. But given that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra supports 45W fast charging, we can anticipate that the future Ultra model will also support 45W fast charging.

The FCC listing also reveals that the flagship will support the S-Pen similarly to its predecessor. For those who are unaware, Samsung expanded S-Pen compatibility for Ultra versions with the S21 series. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, however, was devoid of an S-pen slot. Similar to Note smartphones, Samsung was able to fit the S-Pen inside the slot on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The S23 Ultra is anticipated to include an S-Pen slot as well.

Last but not the least, there will be support for wireless charging as well as reverse wireless charging.

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Tata reportedly in talks to buy Wistron’s iPhone plant in India

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2022

Tata Group is apparently planning on buying a manufacturing facility from one of Apple’s suppliers. The company aims to acquire the iPhone manufacturing plant of Wistron that is set up in India. So here are all the details.

The Indian conglomerate is reportedly in talks with the Taiwanese supplier to buy out the iPhone production facility that is situated in the region, as per sources close to the matter (Via Economic Times). The company was previously rumored to be eyeing the iPhone production site earlier this year, and now it seems like the plan has seemingly moved forward. We had also reported that Tata Group may soon build iPhones for Apple in India. Tata was in discussions with Wistron to enter into a partnership to setup a joint electronics manufacturing venture in India.

This collaboration would primarily revolve around the production of iPhones in the country. The company is supposedly planning on working with Wistron to get access to its expertise in product development, supply chain, and assembly. For those unaware, Apple has been working on diversifying its supply chain outside of China and has been expanding it to regions like India and Vietnam. So this joint venture would’ve had Wistron’s iPhone assembling output to rise by over five times in India.

Interestingly enough, Tata has already entered the smartphone supply chain for Apple iPhones. It is currently building iPhone chassis components in the Southern part of India. Apart from Wistron, another Apple supplier called Pegatron and Foxconn assemble iPhone models in India, with the former recently deciding on building the company’s latest iPhone 14 series in the region.

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iQOO 11 Pro Entire Specs Leak Along With Renders

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 30, 2022

iQOO has scheduled a launch event for December 2. The company has confirmed to debut the iQOO 11 series and iQOO Neo 7 SE at this conference. Ahead of that, it has been officially teasing the features of these smartphones.

Just a couple of days before the event, the entire specs of iQOO 11 Pro are now out. This information comes from a reliable source who has also shared the renders of both vanilla and pro models.

Leakster Ishan Agarwal has partnered with 91Mobiles to disclose the details about the iQOO 11 series. According to him, the two phones in the lineup will be almost similar in terms of design.

The only major difference between them will be the presence of a curved display on the pro model and a flat-screen on the standard variant. They will have the same camera island design and button/port placements. They will also arrive in the same three color options, such as Black, Mint Green (leather), and BMW M Motorsport.

Talking about specifications, the iQOO 11 Pro will flaunt a 6.78-inch Samsung E6 curved AMOLED display. The centered punch-hole panel will have a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor will be present underneath this screen.

Under the hood, the device will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and Vivo V2 chip for image processing and display-related tech. The chipset will be paired with 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage.

On the software front, the handset will boot Android 13-based OriginOS Forest. This is the first time we are hearing about this skin. The software will likely be a customized version of OriginOS 3.

As far as cameras are concerned, the smartphone will sport a triple camera system on the rear. This setup will consist of a 50MP Sony IMX866 primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture lens, a 50MP secondary sensor with a 150° ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 13MP telephoto camera (likely 2x lens). For selfies and video calls, it will use a 16MP shooter present inside the punch-hole.

The phone will draw power from a 4,700mAh battery. It will have support for 200W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Last but not least, it will measure 164.7 × 75.3 × 9mm in dimensions and weigh 212g.

The only thing that’s now left to know about iQOO 11 Pro is its price. Since we are still hours away from the official announcement, even this could get leaked.

OnePlus Monitor X 27 & E 24 to launch on December 12 in India

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2022

OnePlus is gearing up to enter a new category of consumer electronics, which is the monitor segment. The company has just announced that it will be launching two new monitor models in the Indian market and even revealed their release date. So here are all the details.

As per an official announcement, the Chinese smartphone maker stated that its first ever monitor models will be launching on 12th December 2022. Apart from their launch date, the company even revealed notable details regarding the upcoming monitors. This includes the Monitor X 27 and Monitor E 24. As the name suggests, the former has a 27 inch display while the latter has a 24 inch panel. Furthermore, the Monitor X 27 will also be available as the more premium offering between the two.

The brand’s X 27 model will also offer a superior display and performance that will be ideal for both work projects as well as gaming. In other words, it will sport a high refresh rate panel with a low response time while also offering accurate colors. On the other hand, the Monitor E 24 model will be launched as a mid range product that offers a series of great features at a more affordable price tag. So it should be a better choice for people that need a monitor for regular everyday kind of use.

According to Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus, “Since our inception, we have grown to become one of the most loved technology brands in India owing to the burdenless user experience and fast and smooth performance of our products. Now, we are excited to bring our new addition to the OnePlus product portfolio, the OnePlus monitors. We are positive that it will deliver the signature OnePlus experience to our community.”

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Vivo X90 Goes on Sale; Checkout Price, Specifications, Where to Purchase

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 30, 2022

Last week, Vivo unveiled the Vivo X90 series of smartphones. The X90 and X90 Pro debuted as the world’s first phones featuring the Dimensity 9200. The X90 Pro+ is the first-ever phone to house the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The X90 Pro and X90 Pro+ are scheduled to go on sale on Dec. 6. However, the vanilla model is available for purchase starting today in the home market.

The Vivo X90 is now available in China in five variants, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These models are priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$518), 3,999 Yuan (~$560), 4,499 Yuan (~$630), and 4,999 Yuan (~$699), respectively. It comes in red, black, and blue colors.

In China, it can be bought through Vivo China’s online store, JD.com, and Tmall. Those who wish to purchase Vivo X90 Chinese variant can also head to Giztop, where it is listed for $599.

Vivo X90 specifications

The Vivo X90 has a 6.78-inch curved OLED display with a punch-hole in the centre. It offers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and up to 2160Hz PWM dimming. The Dimensity 9200 chipset powers the smartphone with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The 128GB base model has UFS 3.1 storage, while the other models have UFS 4.0.

It has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX866 main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. All of these cameras are on the back of the phone. It features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Additionally, it has a Vivo V2 ISP chip for an enhanced photography experience.

The X90 boots to the OriginOS 3-based Android 13 OS. Dual stereo speakers, an x-axis linear vibration motor, an IR blaster, and an IP64 rating are additional features of the X90. It is backed by a 4,810mAh battery with support for 120W fast wired charging.

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Xiaomi 13 Series Roundup: Design, Specs, & More

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 30, 2022

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest flagship smartphones. The company is set to announce the new Xiaomi 13 series during the launch event on December 1, which will also be live-streamed across various platforms like social media. The lineup consists of two new models, namely Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. So here’s a rumor roundup regarding these three phones.

Xiaomi 13

Talking about the design first, the Xiaomi 13 series will feature a design similar to all modern android phones in the market. Although the overall design still features some differences, the standard model will have a sleek design with thin bezels, flat aluminum edges, and a glass panel with a large camera island on the back. Rumors claim that the 50MP sensor could be paired with another 50MP telephoto sensor, another 50MP ultrawide, and a 32MP selfie camera on the 13 series. We also expect to see the Sony 1-inch 50MP Sony IMX989 in at least one model, but probably it will be on 13 Pro.

The company also confirmed new devices powered by the recently unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Xiaomi 13 is rumored to be the first device in the world to feature the new platform. While the rest of the specifications are still in the rumor mill, the 13 Pro is expected to come with a 6.7-inch display, 8/12 GB of RAM, and 128/256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage options. The Xiaomi 13 will probably pack a 4,500mAh battery, and it is expected to support 67W fast charging.

Xiaomi 13 Pro

The most curious model of the Xiaomi 13 series is undoubtedly the 13 Pro. According to the latest leaks, the smartphone has a similar design to the standard model. But the curved screen and square-shaped camera module at the rear, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash unit placed under the Leica branding, are expected to set the two models apart. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is tipped to have a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution. The displays in both phones will offer up to 1,900 nits of peak brightness.

Another point of similarity between the two phones is the processor. Xiaomi 13 Pro will also use Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. The company claims that the LPDDR5X RAM will bring 33 percent increased performance, and the UFS 4.0 will offer 100 percent increased speed on the duo. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is rumored to boast a large 4,800 mAh battery with support for 120W fast wired charging, and possibly 50W fast wireless charging.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro will receive IP68 certification, providing peace of mind against dust and water. The bottom of the device will house a microphone, the USB-C port, and a speaker cutout. The right side will contain the volume rocker and the power button. Xiaomi also confirmed that it’d be announcing MIUI 14 alongside the new flagships. However, it is currently unclear whether the devices will come out of the box with this version.

DIZO Watch R Talk GO with BT calling goes on sale today in India

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 30, 2022

Earlier this month, Dizo launched the Watch R Talk Go in the Indian market, a couple of weeks after its initial global debut. Now, the smartwatch will finally be available to purchase in India.

The Dizo Watch R Talk Go has Bluetooth calling capability and comes pre-loaded with over 150 watch faces. More than 110 different sports may be tracked with the newest Dizo smartwatch, which also supports Bluetooth 5.1. Let’s take a look at its pricing and launch offers before diving into more on the specs and features.

Dizo Watch R Talk Go price in India and availability

The Dizo Watch R Talk Go costs Rs 3,499 in India. The smartwatch will be available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart beginning at 12:00 PM today (November 30). Buyers who use their Flipkart Axis Bank credit card to purchase the Dizo Watch R Talk Go will receive a 5% cashback.

Dizo Watch R Talk Go specs & features

The Dizo Watch R Talk Go has a 1.39-inch display with 360 x 360-pixel resolution and 550nits of brightness. The smartwatch is designed to look like the Samsung Galaxy Watch and has two buttons on the side. The watch’s rim is made of aluminum, and the display is protected by 7H hardness tempered glass.

The Watch R Talk Go connects via Bluetooth 5.2 and includes the Bluetooth calling feature, which allows users to answer and make calls, as well as mute and reject calls, all from their smartwatch. It has 110+ sports modes, such as running, cycling, hiking, swimming, and so on. Unfortunately, the watch lacks an in-built GPS, so users will have to rely on the GPS on their smartphone to track these activities.

Real-time heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, mood, stress, fatigue monitoring, sleep tracking, step, and calorie tracking, menstrual tracking, and other health features are included on the smartwatch. According to the company, the Watch R Talk Go can last 10 days with normal use and up to 9 days when using the Bluetooth calling feature. It takes 2 hours to charge completely. The smartwatch comes in Classic Black, Thunder Blue, and Silver White.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Shipments In Trouble Due To Foxconn Factory Protests

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Jeet

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Nov 30, 2022

Apple launched the latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro series of flagship smartphones a couple of months back. For the first time, the devices come with a significant difference between both lineups.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro series has good demand in the market compared to the standard iPhone 14 lineup but it appears that the company will soon be facing shipment issues for the popular iPhone models because of its contract manufacturer Foxconn.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max with OLED screen — Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

According to a new report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, shipments of Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models in the fourth quarter of this year will be significantly lower than the market consensus due to protests at Foxconn’s main factory in China.

The Foxconn factory in Zhengzhou, China, has been significantly affected by the protests by the workers over unfavorable working conditions, which he believes will adversely impact the Q4 2022 shipments forecast by around 20 percent or about 70-75 million units.

He adds that the average capacity utilization rate at the factory in the month of November was only 20 percent, but that is expected to increase to about 30 percent to 40 percent in December. He believes that the production issues could result in iPhone revenue being “significantly lower than the market consensus by 20–30% or more” this quarter.

Ming-Chi Kuo further notes that Pegatron and Luxshare, two other contract manufacturers for Apple, have each received about 10 percent of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max orders from Foxconn. However, those orders aren’t expected to start shipping until late December or early January of the next year.

Currently, the delay time for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro models is at least four weeks when the device is ordered through the company’s official online store in the United States as the Cupertino-based tech giant is struggling to maintain supply.

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