China Maintains Leadership in 6G Race Against USA

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Nov 28, 2022

Although the use of 5G technology is increasing rapidly, it is still not widespread in many countries. However, this is not an obstacle to the development of technology. Technologically developed countries such as China and ADB have already started working on 6G. So who will win this nascent rivalry between the two countries? According to the latest reports, China maintains its lead in 6G, but the US has two secret weapons.

China continues to lead in the 6G race

Chinese ZTE and the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) conducted a sample test of some technologies that will be important for the creation of 6G. ZTE provided some of the staff and equipment used in the tests. The five tests that ZTE took part in included:

6G distributed autonomous network and digital twin network concept sample
6G computing power network key tech concept sample
6G terahertz key tech concept sample
6G communication perception integration key tech concept sample
6G intelligent metasurface tech concept sample

All reports of ZTE’s tests with the government have been positive, but that doesn’t mean we will start using 6G technology soon. We are still years away from talking about this technology in a way that would allow us to compare its potential to 5G. However, As we said, China is not the only country investing in 6G, research is continuing in the U.S. and Europe.

Last year, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) claimed that out of approximately 38,000 patents related to 6G worldwide, 13,449, or 35% came from China. The U.S. was second with 18% of the 6G patents. The difference is quite large, but the USA intends to close it.

Huawei and ZTE are banned so the U.S. is turning to Ericsson and Nokia. Ericsson is reportedly following a ten-year plan that would lead to a commercial launch of 6G service sometime in 2030. The company will soon release a strategy on how it plans to develop 6G. CEO Katherine Ainley said, “We will establish a team of 20 high-level researchers in the U.K., and will also provide funding for students. The initial focus will be on 6G network and hardware security.”

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NIO Smartphone On Course For 2023 Launch

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 28, 2022

The product range of technology companies is expanding day by day. For example, Apple and Huawei continue to work to make electric vehicles. Moreover, Xiaomi and a few other companies are following in their footsteps. However, the situation is slightly different for NIO. Because this time, the car manufacturer is preparing to launch a smartphone.

NIO smartphone will launch in 2023

NIO continues its efforts to produce smartphones without slowing down. The company’s boss William Li stated that mobile phone progress was relatively smooth as he urged NIO users to hold off changing their phones within the following year. While opening a new NIO house in Dongguan, Guangdong, Li also revealed that the automaker had no plans to build an MPV this year or anytime soon.

Nio Mobile Technologies Co. Ltd’s establishment has been official for some time. Nio wholly owned the business and has scaled the necessary regulatory requirements. The registered capital of the company is 100 million dollars. Nio already has substantial capabilities in mobile technologies through its highly connected Nio EVs.

The models take full advantage of advanced technologies to deliver a great experience using the Nio EVs. It is expected that the Nio phone when it arrives, will fit snugly into the Nio ecosystem and deliver a seamless driving experience. There is no definitive official statement from Nio yet on its smartphone plans.

Before now, Li had stated that it shouldn’t be compared to other mobile phone giants with significant sale figures. He admitted that developing a phone wasn’t difficult, but the company hoped to design something unique. The firm hopes to develop a mobile phone that will be compatible with NIO cars, with a new model released each year, just like Apple. It is expected that the phone will come under $1,000.

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Oppo Find N2 Appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

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Anurag

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Nov 28, 2022

The launch of Oppo’s latest foldable— Find N2—is fast approaching. Reports suggest the smartphone will launch in December with a Samsung E6 AMOLED display, a 50MP triple camera setup, a 4,520mAh battery, and more. Now, ahead of any formal announcement, Oppo Find N2 has appeared on the Geekbench website with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. Here are the details.

An Oppo smartphone has been spotted on the Geekbench website with model number PGU110 (via MySmartPrice). The handset is believed to be the upcoming Oppo Find N2. It is listed on the benchmarking site with a single-core test score of 1262 and 3902 points in the multi-core tests. The handset could feature 12GB of RAM and an Adreno 730 GPU.

It is shown on Geekbench with an octa-core chipset with the codename “Walt” will power the phone. Previous reports suggest it is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The handset has been listed with Android 13.

A new leak by tipster Digital Chat Station reveals the Oppo Find N2 will feature a foldable 7.1-inches E6 AMOLED 120Hz panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1792 pixels. On the front, it will have a 5.54-inch E6 AMOLED 120Hz display with a resolution of 2120 x 1080 pixels.

For photography, there is a triple camera setup on the rear. The primary camera sports a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 sensor that supports optical image stabilization. It also has a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 camera with a 114-degree viewing angle and a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 telephoto camera.

On the front, Oppo Find N2 could have a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and on the inside, there’s another 32-megapixel camera. Further, the handset will feature a MariSilicon X image signal processor (ISP) and Hasselblad optimizations.

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Google Reports That Other OEMs Have Not Patched A Known Security Flaw Yet

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Chandan

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Nov 28, 2022

A new security flaw with phones using ARM Mali GPUs was found by Google a few days ago. In essence, Google’s Project Zero team discovered a serious kernel-related flaw in all smartphones, including MediaTek and Exynos, which use the Mali GPU. The manufacturer of GPUs, ARM, was allegedly informed of the problem by the brand, and the security flaw was subsequently patched. However, no other Android OEMs, including Google itself has released any security fix for the issue yet.

About five different flaws were found by the Project Zero team’s research, which they submitted to the ARM. Project Zero’s Ian Beer stated in a blog post that “one of these flaws led to kernel memory corruption, one to physical memory addresses being leaked to userspace, and the remaining three lead to a physical page use-after-free condition.” These would give an attacker the ability to read and write physical pages even after the system had received them back.

Three months after ARM corrected these problems, Project Zero discovered that all of the team’s test devices were still prone to the defects. As of Tuesday, no “downstream security bulletins” from Android makers had acknowledged the problems. Beer pointed out that if a hacker could get around Android’s permissions policy and have “wide access” to a user’s data, it would be easy for them to take control of the entire system. By causing the kernel to use the aforementioned physical pages as page tables, the attacker might do this.

A Google representative informed Engadget that the “fix released by ARM is presently undergoing testing for Android and Pixel devices and will be delivered in the next weeks.” To meet future SPL requirements, “Android OEM partners will be obliged to take the patch.” Anyway, it is worth mentioning that the devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset are unaffected from this vulnerability.

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Edifier W860NB Pro Bluetooth Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 28, 2022

Edifier has unveiled its W860NB Pro Bluetooth Headphones with active noise cancellation in China. The new Edifier headphones offer up to 45dB deep noise reduction, which is quite impressive. The new head-mounted wireless headphones adopt an independent cavity design for maximum comfort and extended use.

The Edifier W860NB Pro has a built-in 40mm titanium-plated diaphragm that supports LDAC high-definition codec. The diaphragm’s unit comes with durable voice coil wires for optimal performance. The headphones come with an upgraded 4-mic CrossBean call noise reduction technology, with significant improvements from its previous iteration. Edifier says the new headphones are about 28% more effective in noise reduction than the previous generation. The active noise canceling mechanism can handle environmental noise both indoors and outdoors.

As per usage time, the W860NB Pro can deliver up to 55 hours of activity on a full charge and supports super-fast charging. A 10-minute charge translates to 7 hours of playtime and it is fully charged under an hour. The headset is compatible with HarmonyOS, Android, and iOS smartphones, as well as Windows and Mac operating systems. Personalized EQ sound effects can be accomplished using the companion app.

The Edifier W860NB Pro noise-canceling headphones currently retail in China for 749 yuan (~$104). It can be purchased directly via Jingdong as well as other e-commerce platforms in China. There are no global availability details yet for the head-mounted headphones.

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TicWatch GTH 2 Fantasy Westward Journey Custom Edition With Five Built-in Games Launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 28, 2022

Famous Chinese smartwatch maker Mobvoi has teamed up with the classic game “Fantasy Westward Journey” to launch the TicWatch GTH 2 Fantasy Westward Journey smartwatch. The classic game is produced by NetEase and is inspired by the Chinese novel Journey to the West. It was first released for the Microsoft Windows platform in December 2001 and turned out to be the most popular online game in China as of May 2007, six years after its release. The game is also one of the highest-grossing video games of all time, having grossed an estimated $6.5 billion in lifetime revenue, as of 2019 and having 400 million users as of 2015.

TicWatch GTH 2 Fantasy Westward Journey Version

The new TicWatch GTH 2 Fantasy Westward Journey smartwatch has the theme logo of Fantasy Westward Journey inscribed on the crown. It also comes with customized Fantasy Westward Journey-themed watch faces. The customized smartwatch also comes with five built-in interactive games including “Truth or Dare”, “Challenge Countdown”, “Multiple Choice Assistant”, “Choice Board” and “Book of Answers”.

Apart from these features, TicWatch GTH 2 Fantasy Westward Journey smartwatch is similar to the regular TicWatch GTH 2. As a reminder, the watch comes with dual-mode Bluetooth calling, one-key health measurement, sleep quality analysis, Alipay offline payment, etc. It also provides users with 100+ sports mode support, including mountaineering, archery, yoga, skiing, and other popular sports.

The new custom TicWatch GTH 2 version is on sale in China for 399 yuan (~$55) via Jingdong.

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Oppo Reno 9 is a Boring Smartphone

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 28, 2022

The Reno series is a lineup of lifestyle smartphones from Oppo. Introduced in the first half of 2019, the series is currently in the ninth generation with the launch of the Oppo Reno 9 series.

Products are known to get better with every iteration. It was the case with the Reno lineup for a while as well.

However, that has changed recently. The newly introduced Oppo Reno 9 brings little to no upgrades over its predecessors.

The Pro and Pro Plus models do come with important features. On the other hand, the Pro model is basically the same as the older models.

The only major change on the vanilla model is a 32MP selfie camera with autofocus and a curved display. Unfortunately, we cannot term the screen as an upgrade as it is a preferential feature. Some users may like it, while others may despise it.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the major reasons why we think that Reno 9 is the most boring Reno series smartphone.

Here’s Why Oppo Reno 9 is a Boring Smartphone

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1. Old Chipset

The Oppo Reno 9 comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip. It is a downgrade over the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 present inside the Oppo Reno 8 from earlier this year.

That’s not all, the Snapdragon 778G had already been used by a Reno series handset last year. The phone we are talking about is none other than Oppo Reno 7.

Hence, performance-wise, the Reno 9 is the same as the year-old Reno 7. Whereas, the few months old Reno 8 is more powerful.

2. Downgraded Rear Camera System

The Reno series is known for its design and cameras. Though the vanilla Reno models have never offered stellar camera performance, they do come with capable cameras.

But unfortunately, the latest Oppo Reno 9 doesn’t even come with an ultra-wide camera. It has become the only base Reno series model other than the original Reno to not feature an ultra-wide camera.

As a result, users are limited to a single field of view. The secondary camera on the rear is nothing but a useless 2MP monochrome sensor.

The phone uses an unnamed 64MP primary camera without OIS and MariSilicon X NPU. Multiple Reno handsets have used 64MP cameras in the past but the sensor suppliers have been different.

3. Lack of Dual Stereo Speakers

Almost all smartphones now house dual stereo speakers. Despite being over 3 years, the vanilla Reno models are yet to get this feature.

The Reno 9, just like the previous base Reno models, lack dual stereo speakers. People consume content on phones more than ever before and surround speakers are known to elevate the experience.

Perhaps, the 10th-gen Reno 10 standard variant may finally bring stereo speakers.

4. Slower Charging

For some reason, Oppo has downgraded the charging speed on the Reno 9. The device only supports 67W wired charging, while the Reno 8 can charge at the rate of 80W (wired).

As per Oppo, charging from 1%-100% on the Reno 9 takes 44 minutes. On the other hand, the few months old Reno 8 can achieve the same in only 28 minutes.

Xiaomi Buds 4, Watch S2 Prices in China Revealed Ahead of Launch on December 1st

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 28, 2022

Earlier today, Xiaomi announced the date of its upcoming launch event. The brand also confirmed that it will unveil the Xiaomi 13 series smartphones, Xiaomi Buds 4, and Xiaomi Watch S2 at the event. The smartphones have already been subject to a lot of leaked renders and key specifications. However, not much is known about the wearable devices i.e. Buds 4 and Watch S2 apart from their design that was revealed in the official teaser.

Now, publication 91Mobiles has learnt about the pricing of the Xiaomi Buds 4 and Xiaomi Watch S2 from reliable industry tipster Ishan Agarwal. The pricing information is for the Chinese market. The report states that the audio device will carry a price tag of RMB 600 (~$83). On the other hand, the smartwatch will be available in two sizes i.e. 42mm in Black and Gold colour and another 46mm in Black and Silver option. The Watch S2 is tipped to start at RMB 999 (~$138).

The Xiaomi Buds 4 will arrive as the successor to the Buds 3 but is expected to be a toned-down version of the Buds 4 Pro that debuted in August this year. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Watch S2 will succeed the Watch S1 from last year.

The teaser image of the Xiaomi Buds 4 reveals an AirPods-like in-ear design with microphone cutouts on each earbud whereas the charging case has a dual-tone design. The Xiaomi Watch S2 is seen with a circular dial and two pill-shaped physical buttons on the right side.

We will learn more details about the Xiaomi 13 series, Buds 4, and Watch S2 at launch event on Thursday.

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pTron Tangent Sports With 60 Hour Battery Life, Passive Noise Cancellation Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 28, 2022

Last week, pTron launched the Bassbuds Nyx TWS earphones with a transparent case design in India. Now, the brand has expanded its range of neckband-styled wireless earphones in the country. The latest offering is dubbed pTron Tangent Sports and falls under the Rs 1,000 price segment. It is also the cheapest wireless earphone with passive noise cancellation and more features. Read on to know more about the device.

The pTron Tangent Sports comes with a neckband-styled design and silicone ear tips with shark fin for a comfortable fit. The right side of the neckband has multi-functional button controls whereas the left side has a USB-C port. The earbuds are magnetic which means that they can stick together when not in use. The audio device is IPX4 waterproof.

For audiophiles, the pTron Tangent Sports is equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers for strong bass. It features environmental and passive noise cancellation. The TruTalk DSP technology ensures clear voice quality on calls. There is an AptSense feature for gaming that delivers authentic, realistic sound with 40ms low latency.

The pTron Tangent Sports is backed by a 300mAh battery unit that is claimed to deliver 60 hours of playback time. The earphones come with Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with fast pairing and dual-device compatibility. It also supports Google Assistant and Siri.

The pTron Tangent Sports costs Rs 799 but can be purchased at an introductory price of Rs 599. It is offered in Midnight Black, Teal Green, Lightning Blue & Razing Red colours. The earphones can be purchased from the brand’s website and Amazon.

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Upgrade From Pixel 6 to Pixel 7 for Just $20; Here’s How

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Chandan

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Nov 28, 2022

Google has already announced its 2022 flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. They are at present one of the best Android smartphones available on the market. The Pixel UI is like the cherry on top for smartphones, including updates that are assured, a more seamless experience, and a Google camera. The brand has now announced a new deal for its Pixel 7 lineup which takes its prices to the next level. One owning the Pixel 6 can upgrade to the Pixel 7 smartphone for as low as $20.

Late in October, right before Black Friday, the Google Store increased trade-in values for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro for the first time. There have been some good offers, but the real discount is revealed when the Black Friday discount is combined with these increased trade-in values.

Anyone who is currently using the Google Pixel 6 smartphone can upgrade to the Pixel 7 smartphone is just $20 using a trade-off discount. However, note that the offer is currently available only for the US markets. Further, if you upgrade from the 256GB variant of the Pixel 6 to the base variant of the current Pixel 7, you can grab it for free. But if you upgrade from last year’s base model to Pixel 7’s 256GB variant, it may cost as somewhere around $100.

Talking about the trade-in offer in detail, if you can upgrade from 128GB Pixel 6 to 128GB Pixel 7, it will cost you $20. If you upgrade from 128GB Pixel 6 to 256GB Pixel 7, it will cost you $120. If you switch from 256GB Pixel 6 to 128GB Pixel 7, you can grab the Pixel 7 for Free! Last but not the least, if you upgrade from 256GB Pixel 6 to 256GB Pixel 7, you will have to pay $100. So that was how the new trade-in offer works.

There are also trade-in options for the Pixel 7 Pro gadget, although upgrading might cost you as much as $399. On the other hand, if you switch from a 512GB Pixel 6 Pro to a 128GB edition of the Pixel 7 Pro smartphone, the lowest price you would have to pay to upgrade to Pixel 7 Pro is $149. If you want to make the jump, you’ll need to move quickly because this pricing is only valid through November 28. Although Google charges the same pricing as other merchants like Best Buy and Amazon, you can only trade in your device for these premium values via the Google Store.

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Mivi Model E With 1.69-Inch Display, 7 Day Battery Life Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 28, 2022

Mivi has forayed in to the smartwatch market in India. The brand has launched its first-ever smartwatch dubbed Model E. It is said to be ‘Made in India’. The wearable device carries a budget price tag and packs all the necessary features. The smartwatch goes up against other devices offered by brands like boAt, Noise, Realme, Amazfit, and more. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.

The Mivi Model E comes with a square dial. It features a 1.69-inch TFT screen bearing a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels and 500 nits peak brightness. It offers more than 50 customisable watch faces. The smartwatch has a physical button on the right side and is IP68-rated waterproof. It features a premium strap and a metallic finish.

On the health-centric front, the Mivi Model E is equipped heart rate and SpO2 sensor, sleep monitor, steps counter, and women’s menstrual cycle tracker. It packs support for more than 120 sports modes.

The Mivi Model E features Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity with a 10-meter maximum range. It is claimed to offer 7 days of battery life and 20 days of standby time. It can be topped up via magnetic charging. The smartwatch comes with convenient features like camera and music control, weather updates, mute/reject calls, incoming notifications, and more.

The Mivi Model E costs Rs 2,999 but can be purchased at an introductory price tag of Rs 1,299. The smartwatch will be available for purchase from Flipkart and Mivi website starting December 1st. It is offered in Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Red colours.

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Tesla Recalls Its Cars For The Fourth Time in a Week!

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 28, 2022

Tesla, the world’s leading electric car maker, is in trouble again. According to the Wall Street Journal, the electric vehicle maker has recalled a total of 80,561 vehicles in China due to software and seat belt issues. The company, which has been experiencing many problems recently, broke a record with the fourth recall in a week.

Tesla recalls over 80,000 cars in China

Tesla recalls over 80,000 cars in China due to software and seat belt flaws. Battery management glitches affecting 67,698 Model S and Model X vehicles could lead to unexpected stops, according to the country’s State Administration for Market Regulation, while 12,863 Model 3 sedans have seat belt issues.

Fortunately, most of the problems in vehicles are easy to solve. Tesla fixes models with battery problems with software updates. However, the 12,863 Model 3 requires minor manual repairs. It is not known whether the defects resulted in any collision or injury or whether they are directly related to past faults. The main thing users complain about is the frequency of recalls.

This is the third recall in one week for the company. Lately, Tesla recalled nearly 30,000 Model X SUVs over troublesome airbag behavior, and 321,000 Model 3 and Model Y EVs due to software-related rear light anomalies. Unfortunately, this doesn’t include the recalls needed to fix bugs that caused the car’s windows to jam and caused some issues with the autopilot.

Tesla manages to fix these problems quickly and systematically every time. In fact, it sometimes removes some problems without users being aware of it, with updates it releases remotely. Still, the frequency of recalls negatively impacts the company’s reputation. The competition in the electric vehicle market is more intense than ever, and if Tesla continues to experience these problems, it is likely to lose its customers to its competitors.

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A New Orange Pi OS Announced for Laptops; Based on Android

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Chandan

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Nov 28, 2022

Orange Pi, a software company with headquarters in Shenzhen Xulong, has just unveiled its brand-new laptop operating system, which is based on Android. The recently unveiled OS is very much like a hybrid of Windows and Android since, although being based on Android, it has more of a Windows-like appearance and feel. It provides every fundamental functionality a desktop-oriented operating system should have.

The Orange Pi 800 keyboard PC is compatible with the most recent OS version. Soon, support for the Orange Pi 5 SBC will be introduced. The OS is reportedly based on Android 12. We don’t know of any Android 12 SDK available for the RK3399 chipset, therefore that might be a brand error. Next year, the company plans to develop Orange Pi OS (OH), an Open Harmony variant, as well as Orange Pi OS (Arch), an Arm version of Arch Linux.

The company asserts that its primary goal in creating the Orange Pi OS was to give customers, particularly those who were experienced with Windows and macOS—two of the most well-known desktop operating systems—a comfortable and seamless user experience. Due to the fact that it is built on top of the Android OS, its users may also benefit from the wide variety of apps available. We really don’t know a lot right now regarding the OS’s overall device support.

Speaking of the Orange Pi OS’s highlights, it provides a Windows-like experience with a UI that has a similar overall appearance. The OS also has sophisticated and unique privacy management capabilities. It already has Google Play Store loaded, enabling users to easily access a wide range of applications. The company has also stated that they would soon offer a feature that will allow users to quickly switch between styles and themes inspired by Windows and macOS.

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Zebronics Zeb-sound Bomb X1 3-In-1 Audio Device With Tws Earphone, Speaker, Torch Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 28, 2022

Zebronics has launched a new TWS earphone in India. It is dubbed as the Zeb-Sound Bomb X1. The latest offering is actually a three-in-one audio device. It comprises wireless earphones, a portable speaker, and a built-in torch. Commenting on the launch, Zebronics said “Sound Bomb X1 is a multifunctional 3-in-1 gadget that caters to the audience having varying requirements all shelled in a splashproof case.” Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.

As mentioned earlier, the Zebronics Zeb-Sound Bomb X1 is a 3-in-1 audio device. It has a portable splash-proof design with a hanging tag. The device has a candybar-like shape where the top portion accommodates the earbuds whereas the bottom part has a speaker grille. The speaker has two buttons on the left side of the device. On the other hand, the TWS earphones come with an in-ear design with a stem and silicone eartips.

In terms of audio, the Zeb-Sound Bomb X1 TWS earphone is equipped with a 13mm driver unit whereas the speaker is equipped with a 36mm driver. Both offer wireless stereo sound. They are also equipped with a built-in microphone and support Google Assistant and Siri.

The Zebronics Zeb-Sound Bomb X1 has an internal rechargeable battery that provides up to 30 hours of battery life. The speaker is claimed to offer 19 hours of playback time whereas the TWS earphone is rated to deliver 5 hours of usage.

The Zebronics Zeb-Sound Bomb X1 carries a price tag of Rs 1,399. It is available in Blue, Black, and White colours and can be purchased from Amazon.

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Redmi K60E may be a redesigned Xiaomi 12T & Redmi K50S model

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Sean

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Nov 28, 2022

A new report has revealed some interesting details regarding the Redmi K60E. The device is a part of the company’s K60 series, which was recently leaked via tipster Kacper Skryzpek. Now, a new report hints that the device might be a redesigned version of Xiaomi’s existing smartphone models.

The news arrives from Xiaomiui, which claimed that the device might be a reworked version of a Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50S models. For those unaware, the upcoming K60E model could be a shortened name for the K60 Extreme model. The report claims that this model will be a successor to the Redmi K40S phone with all of the details arriving from MIUI codebase. This codebase also carried the ‘22127RK46C’ model number of the device, which was first shared by the Skryzpek leak that also revealed its ‘Rembrandt’ codename.

As per Xiaomiui, the Redmi K60E might be a redesigned K50S model. Notably, this phone is also a rebranded version of the Xiaomi 12T as well. The Chinese tech giant had rebranded the phone since the Xiaomi 12T model was not launched in China, but was available in certain other regions. It featured a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra SoC, a FHD+ AMOLED display and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging report.

In other words, we can expect the Redmi K60E to feature some of the specifications of the K50S. For example, the company might bump the Dimensity 8100 Ultra to a Dimensity 8200 processor in the Redmi K60E. The report added that the company will only be releasing the K60E smartphone in the Chinese market. So stick around for more updates regarding this phone.

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Elon Musk hints at Tesla Phone to rival Apple & Google

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Sean

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Nov 28, 2022

Elon Musk has just recently hinted at possibly venturing into the smartphone business. The billionaire could plan on launching a new Tesla phone, which would take on the likes of Google and Apple based on his tweet.

Looking at his original tweet, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX could be working on an “alternative phone. For some context, the tweet from Musk arrived as a response to Liz Wheeler on Twitter that stated that “If Apple & Google boot Twitter from their app stores, @elonmusk should produce his own smartphone. Half the country would happily ditch the biased, snooping iPhone & Android. The man builds rockets to Mars, a silly little smartphone should be easy, right?”

To this, Elon responded that “I certainly hope it does not come to that, but, yes, if there is no other choice, I will make an alternative phone.” In other words, even if the popular EV maker isn’t actively venturing out to the smartphone market, the idea isn’t completely fat fetched depending on the situation. As of right now, there are no signs of Apple or Google banning the popular microblogging platform from their App Store or Play Store, but even if it did, one could still sideload the app on Android or possibly be found on third party app stores like Amazon.

If a Tesla phone is actually in the words, we could also expect Elon Musk to create a dedicated unit for its mobile/wireless business as well. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at this point, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Huawei Watch Buds, FreeBuds 5i, and Two Other Devices Tipped to Launch in December

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 28, 2022

Huawei is expected to hold a launch event in December in China. According to a Chinese tipster, the company announced as many as four products. Here is a look at the upcoming Huawei devices that are expected to launch next month.

The Huawei Watch Buds, an innovative 2-in-1 device, is tipped to launch in the home market in December. It is a smartwatch, that comes with built-in earbuds.

The Watch Buds will be accompanied by other devices, such as the FreeBuds 5i TWS earbuds, the Huawei Children’s Watch 5G, and the Nova 10 SE. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the TWS earbuds or children’s watch.

The Huawei Nova 10 SE is not an entirely new phone since it has already debuted in the global market. It has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a Snapdragon 680 chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

According to a previous Weibo post by the same tipster, Huawei had previously planned to launch the Huawei Watch Buds and Nova 10 SE by the end of November in China. However, it appears that the launch event has s been postponed to Dec. 9.

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Xiaomi 13 Will Have Thin Bezels and IP68 Water Resistance

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 28, 2022

The day that Xiaomi enthusiasts have been waiting for has almost arrived. The company announced that the Xiaomi 13 series and MIUI 14 will be introduced at the event to be held on December 1st. After the announcement, the CEO of the company, Lei Jun, shared some information about the highly expected-phones.

Xiaomi 13 will be one of the most comfortable phones to grip

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shared some information about the upcoming phone on Weibo. According to the official poster, the phone has a 1.61mm bezel on all three sides. Only the bezel at the chin is 1.81mm. The total screen-to-body ratio is 93.3%. The width of the Xiaomi 13 is 71.5 mm. In addition, the hole punch camera also welcomes us at the front.

Another definite detail about the phone is water resistant. All phones in the Xiaomi 13 series will have IP68 certification. The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. It is unclear whether the Xiaomi 13 series will come preloaded with the latest MIUI 14. If not, it will be one of the first phones to get the MIUI 14 upgrade.

Expected specifications of the standard Xiaomi 13

Display: 6.28 inches
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Camera: 50 Megapixel + 13 Megapixel + 5 Megapixel
Memory: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB
Battery: 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support
Operating system: Android 13, MIUI 14 or MIUI 13

Shown below is a leaked render of the Xiaomi 13. The image gives a good look at the design and color variants of the phone. Since the Xiaomi 13 Pro will be a larger version of the Xiaomi 13, both phones are expected to sport an identical design.

Xiaomi 13 series color variants — Xiaomi 13 series leaked render

Oppo Find X6 Pro’s periscope zoom lens may outclass the one on Xiaomi 13 Pro

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Sean

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Nov 28, 2022

As we get closer to a new year, smartphone maker’s are gearing up to launch their new flagship smartphones. Now, a latest leak reveals some interesting details regarding the top end Oppo Find X6 Pro, which will take on the likes of the other rival Chinese brand’s flagship phones like the Xiaomi 13 Pro in the market.

For those unaware, both Xiaomi and Oppo’s last generation of premium end phones saw an underwhelming reception in the market in terms of camera performance. The Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Oppo Find X5 Pro also lacked the periscope zoom lens, which has become a staple in the flagship handset market. Although this will be rectified in the upcoming Find X6 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Pro. However, a new leak hints that the former might outclass the latter in terms of periscope zoom lens quality.

The information was shared by known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo (Via NotebookCheck). For those unaware, the Find X6 Pro will be a direct competitor to other flagship phones like the Vivo X90 Pro+, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and others. However, the Oppo flagship offering could have an edge over the others. As per Digital Chat Station, the top phone from Xiaomi will rely on a algorithm to help improve image quality on its periscope zoom module.

On the other hand, the Oppo Find X6 Pro will place an emphasis on improving quality of its periscope zoom camera via capable hardware alone. This means that it will be focusing on harfware alone for a more impressive performance. Apart from this, the Chinese company is also expected to offer a 1/1.5 inch sensor for the new super zoom camera sensor.

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iQOO Neo 7 SE Key Features Officially Confirmed, Specifications Emerge on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 28, 2022

The iQOO Neo 7 SE will launch along with the iQOO 11 and the iQOO 11 Pro on Dec. 2 in China. Over the weekend, the Neo 7 SE with the V2238A model number appeared in the database of the TENAA certification platform. The listing mentioned all the major specs of the phone. In addition, iQOO released a poster today to reveal the key features of the device.

As can be seen in the poster below, the iQOO Neo 7 will be equipped with a 120Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Dimensity 8200 chipset. The SoC is paired with an improved LPDDR5 RAM and an overclocked version of the UFS 3.1 storage. The company is now accepting reservations for the device on its official website.

The TENAA listing of the iQOO Neo 7 SE revealed that it measures 164.81 x 76.9 x 8.58mm and weighs around 193 grams. It houses a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

The Dimensity 8200-powered device will ship with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM. It will come in storage choices such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. It will run on the Android 13 OS, which will be overlaid with OriginOS 3.0.

On the front, the iQOO Neo 7 SE has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the device has a 64-megapixel main camera, which is coupled with a pair of 2-megapixel snappers. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner. It is backed by a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery that supports 120W fast charging. The Neo 7 SE also features an IR blaster.

The iQOO Neo 7 SE is expected to come in three configurations: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will be sold in colors like Galaxy, Electric Blue, and Interstellar Black.

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