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Blackview Launches the latest BV5200 PRO Rugged phone with Advanced ArcSoft® Camera Software

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Blackview launches the next-gen rugged smartphone, BV5200 PRO globally on AliExpress. Blackview BV5200 Pro brings breakthrough progress in photography and performance thanks to the industry-leading ArcSoft® algorithm and an octa-core processor. The phone with a retail price of $199 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $99 only under the global launch sale. 

Before the launch of BV5200, Blackview offered costly and advanced camera specs and algorithms only to its mid-to-high-end lineup. However, to create an edge in the budget phone market, Blackview partnered with ArcSoft® and offered advanced photography and videography functions for the first time in the BV5200 budget smartphone. ArcSoft® is an industry-leading algorithm and software solution provider that has offered its services to the global top 20 mobile giants such as Huawei, Samsung, Xiaomi, etc.

However, with the BV5200 Pro, the brand has gone one step further and given a 15% improvement in its camera configuration as compared to its predecessor. The phone features an upgraded ArcSoft®Panorama Mode that intelligently copes with the distortion of shots and restores the fidelity of images. This means you get clearer and better images of buildings and landscapes with this handset. With a progress of 15% on BV 5200, BV 5200 Pro greatly reduces the distortion and allows you to take professional-grade landscape photos. 

As for night and dark light photography, the Pro variant comes with a 17% upgrade as compared to the BV5200. Blackview BV5200 Pro improves the brightness in dark areas and restores the details in bright areas, bringing out the best in your picture both in well-lit as well as dark locations. With the upgraded ArcSoft®Night Mode, you get a near-realistic shot of night scenes, with luminous objects and bright buildings made clearly visible in the photo. This means you can take bright and stunning images with more detail in low light.​

With the advanced beauty mode, the Blackview BV5200 Pro represents a flawless skin tone, removes blemishes from your face, and preserves your prominent features. With the updated ArcSoft algorithm, the naturalness and authenticity of photos taken with BV5200 Pro are 15% higher than BV5200 in Beauty Mode.

Another important camera feature is the Upgraded ArcSoft®Portrait Mode in which the algorithm intelligently blurs out the background and preserves more scene details, making the central figure more prominent.​ This mode keeps you in the center of the photo and blurs the background to get you the best-looking image. 

Blackview BV5200 Pro features a 6.1-inch HD+ display and comes with 4GB RAM expandable up to 7GB and 64GB ROM expandable up to 1TB. Unlike its predecessor which used a quad-core processor, the BV5200 Pro uses an advanced MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor and runs the latest DOKE OS 3.0 based on Android 12. Unlike the bulky and heavy rugged phones available in the market, the BV5200 Pro weighs just 268g and comes with a 13.65mm sleek and slim body

The phone is fueled with a  5180mAh battery that supports 7.5 hours of gaming, 14.1 hours of web browsing, and 20 hours of music time. Other interesting features include including Customized Shortcut Button, GPS Navigation, NFC Function, Face Unlock, Dual 4G LTE, outdoor Toolkit, etc.

Price, Availability, and Discounts:

Blackview BV5200 Pro which generally retails for $199 is now available for a heavily discounted price of $99.99 only on AliExpress. This deal ends on December 9, 2022. 

Also, the first 100 buyers will get one Fitbud earphone absolutely free. So be sure to place your order before this super deal expires. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Foxconn Announces When Stock Shortages for iPhone 14 Pro Models Will End

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Oğuz Çakır
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Foxconn is a crucial supplier for Apple and plays a vital role in the production of iPhones. The company’s factories in China are responsible for manufacturing half of all iPhones sold worldwide. Foxconn and Apple have been working together for many years. However, the production challenges brought on by the Covid-19 restrictions have put this partnership at risk. Thankfully, Foxconn expects to resume full production in late December or early January.

Foxconn to fix its manufacturing issues by January

Foxconn has announced that production disruptions caused by Covid-19 restrictions will be resolved by January. This is expected to alleviate stock shortages that have been seen in many parts of the world, particularly for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models. The company has assured its business partners that it is working to restore production levels to their pre-pandemic state.

Foxconn has reported that its smart consumer electronics business, which includes smartphones, saw a decline in November revenue compared to the previous year due to disruptions at its Zhengzhou factory. The company did not provide further details on the impact of these disruptions.

The Zhengzhou plant has been struggling with strict COVID-19 restrictions, which have led to dissatisfaction among workers regarding conditions at the factory. This has disrupted production of the Apple device ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Unfortunately, these developments are also affecting the relationship between Apple and Foxconn. The company wants to move production to countries such as India and Vietnam due to the problems it has faced. Foxconn and the Chinese government are expected to try to convince the American technology giant to prevent this from happening.

Foxconn said on Monday its overall revenue in the fourth quarter was expected to be “roughly in line with market consensus”, without elaborating. It did not offer a fresh outlook for its various business sectors. The company said last month that revenue in the final three months of this year would be flattish, and that it has a relatively conservative outlook for 2023. read more. Foxconn shares closed flat, in line with the broader market which ended up 0.1%.

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Realme UI 4.0 To Be Announced Globally Alongside the Realme 10 Pro Series

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Viraj Gawde
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Realme is set to unveil the Realme 10 Pro series in the global markets on December 8th. Now the company’s Vice President Madhav Sheth announced on Twitter that Realme will also release the Realme UI 4.0 for the global markets. The brand’s upcoming proprietary UI version will be based on Android 13 OS. To recall, the Realme 10 Pro series phones that debuted in China last month already shipped with Realme UI 4.0 out of the box. 

Realme says that the upcoming UI version will focus on four key areas including design, interaction, fluidity, and experience. Sheth has revealed more details about the key features. The Realme UI 4.0 will offer a card-based design that will help in separating essential information and less important info in different compartments. The quick settings and control panel also seem to be redesigned. The upcoming UI skin will offer smart interaction. The always-on display mode is revamped with a more personalised experience. Users can see the music player even without unlocking the phone. It will also offer interactive panels, customised recommendations and emoji animations. 

The Realme UI 4.0 will come with a dynamic computing engine that is said to boost overall performance by 10 percent. The battery life is claimed to be improved too by 4.7 percent. Lastly, Realme has also introduced a new privacy tool called Private Safe based on advanced encryption standards. There is an auto pixelate feature that will automatically detect sensitive information in images and pixelate it automatically. 

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Stuffcool Pico Pro 35W Charger With PowiGaN Technology Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde
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Last month, Stuffcool launched the Neo 67W GaN charger. Now the brand has expanded its range of wall chargers with a new offering. The newest accessory is called Stuffcool Pico Pro 35W GaN charger. It is an affordable option with toned-down specifications compared to the Neo 67W. The charger is capable of topping up multiple devices making it versatile. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box. 

The Stuffcool Pico Pro 35W is said to be the smallest ‘Made in India’ GaN charger. Dimension-wise, it is 3cm broad and 4.5cm deep. The device is BIS approved with a five-layer safety protection system. There is an auto-detect IC feature that ensures power is delivered to the connected device as requested for optimal charging. The accessory uses US-based Power Integration’s PowiGaN technology which is found in Apple, Samsung, and Anker chargers.

The Stuffcool Pico Pro has a power output of 35W. It is compatible with PD and PPS fast charging technologies. The accessory is capable of charging the MacBook Air M1 and M2 at 30W PD. The PPS protocol along with Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 delivers 25-27W power to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The charger is claimed to top up iPhones to 50 percent in 30 minutes. The Pico Pro is also compatible with Type-C devices including the Apple Watch, AirPods, Samsung Buds, Samsung Watch, Google Buds etc. 

The Stuffcool Pico Pro is priced at Rs 1,999 and can be availed in White, Blue, and Purple colours. It can be purchased from the brand’s official website and leading offline retailers. 

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Alienware 18-Inch Gaming Laptop Teased to Launch Ahead of CES 2023

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Viraj Gawde
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Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is set to take place next month. It will be held in Las Vegas starting January 5th to January 8th. A host of companies are expected to showcase their technology at the upcoming tech fair. Now, ahead of the event, Dell’s Alienware brand has started teasing the arrival of its upcoming device. 

Alienware’s short video teaser shared on Twitter confirms the key feature of its upcoming offering. The device is set to boast a large 18-inch display. It will be the first 18-inch gaming laptop since 2015 from Alienware when the Dell subsidiary announced a limited edition model with dual GPUs, four hard drives, and an upgradeable CPU. The brand focussed on 14 and 17-inch form factors. 

The teaser video does not reveal the upcoming 18-inch gaming laptop. The tweet says “When something this big and powerful arrives…it leaves a mark.” The video shows the product imprinting the number 18 on a field of grass. Apart from this, there is no information on the device. We can expect the brand to tease more details leading up to the launch event. 

Alienware’s upcoming offering is expected to pack powerful and top-of-the-line specifications. It could sport a 4K display with a high refresh rate. The machine is also expected to feature an enhanced cooling system and powerful internals. The laptop may offer various gaming-centric features. Lastly, Alienware’s 18-inch gaming laptop is expected to fall in the premium price range. 

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Google Messages Gets End-To-End Encryption For Group Chats As SMS Turns 30

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Chandan
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This week marks the 30-year anniversary of the Short Messaging Service, or SMS. To celebrate, Google said that beginning in the upcoming weeks, its Messages app would offer end-to-end encryption for group chats. For a few years now, this capability has been accessible for one-on-one conversations. End-to-end encryption for group chats is only accessible to Messages users who have registered for the beta programme, therefore you must do so in order to try it.

Google also announced that the Messages app will soon enable users to react to RCS (Rich Communication Services) messages with any emoji, in addition to announcing end-to-end encryption for group chats. WhatsApp recently implemented a feature of the same kind. To the uninformed, RCS is simply an enhanced SMS. SMS messaging misses many of the features that smartphones have to offer, but RCS gives you the ability to text over Wi-Fi, send and receive high-quality images and videos, see typing indicators and read receipts in real-time, add or remove friends from group chats, and much more.

No matter where you live, who made your phone, or what operating system it runs, RCS is designed to work on any phone. As a result, you can enjoy the same texting experience on any phone. With the exception of Apple, all of the major mobile carriers and manufacturers have adopted RCS as the standard, according to Google, which also used the anniversary of SMS as an opportunity to criticise Apple for not embracing RCS. Apple continues to rely on SMS and refuses to use RCS, leaving messaging stuck in the 1990s when individuals with iPhones message people with Android phones.

Google has begun a variety of initiatives to highlight the benefits of RCS and has been promoting its use for months. The Cupertino giant has been under pressure to switch to RCS, but the company is resolute about keeping with iMessage. The course of this development will be intriguing to watch.

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Honor Offering Personal Engraving Service for Honor Magic Vs in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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A couple of weeks back, Honor unveiled its second foldable smartphone called Honor Magic Vs. The device will be heading to global markets in Q1 2023. However, it is on sale in China since last week.

According to a blogger, the brand offers personal engraving service for its latest foldable. Interestingly, the company did not mention it while announcing the phone a few days back.

Honor Magic Vs

When you think about personal engraving on consumer electronic products, Apple is the only brand that comes to mind. Because it is the only company that has been offering this service consistently for years.

Honor introduced engraving service last year for the Honor EarBuds 2 SE in China. Now, the company is offering this service for Honor Magic Vs as well.

But unfortunately, there are certain limitations. Firstly, customers can opt for personal engraving only on the black color version of the regular model and the ‘Ultimate’ model, which comes with support for stylus input.

Further, only a few characters are supported. To be precise, Honor only allows select 7 Chinese characters, 15 English letters, and basic punctuation marks.

This means no support for emojis, which are quite popular among Apple customers. Most importantly, engraved Honor Magic Vs are not eligible for the standard 7-day no-reason return policy.

Finally, as far as the placement is concerned, customers can only engrave on the hinge of the foldable.

We are not sure if Honor will bring personal engraving to global markets. The brand will most probably not offer this service as it is not debuting the ‘Ultimate’ variant outside mainland China.

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Apple sold over 4 million AirPods Pro 2 units in just over a week: Report

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Sean
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Apart from being a major name in the smartphone market, Apple is also a big player in the smartwatch segment and even the truly wireless earbuds category as well. Now, a new report has revealed that the AirPods Pro 2 has been a massive success in the market. So let’s have a look.

The news arrives from a Canalys report, which stated that the the second generation of AirPods Pro have been highly anticipated in the market. Apple fans have been waiting for a new AirPods Pro model and the successor to the massively popular AirPods Pro have been seeing great sales. In just over a week, the Cupertino based giant managed to see 4 million units in sales. Apple managed to ship around 23.8 million units of hearable products in the third quarter of this year, with a 30.9 percent market share.

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Notably, this also marked a sizeable growth of 34 percent over the same quarter from last year. Out of this sum, 4.2 million units alone was made up by AirPods Pro 2 in Q3 2022. The 2nd gen models were announced on September 7 and was released on September 23. Although the company managed to sell an average of more than half a million AirPods Pro 2 units a day through the end of the same month. On the other hand, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro from Samsung saw a decline in the third quarter of this year.

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Xiaomi fans are paying hefty deposits for Xiaomi 13 ahead of official price reveal

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Sean
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With the Xiaomi 13 series launch being just around the corner, the company has began taking reservations on major e-commerce platforms like Xiaomi Mall, Tmall, and even JD.com. These reservations has prospective buyers deposit a hefty fee, which some fans are gladly paying.

For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant was set to launch its latest generation of flagship smartphones at the start of this month. However, the company delayed the launch for a seemingly unknown reason. The announcement date has yet to be officially revealed but the pre-orders for the device are already live on Chinese websites for a deposit fee. This fee is a bit high, but it appears that fans of the brand are paying the hefty sum before the company has even revealed the official pricing of the Xiaomi 13 series.

Xiaomi

Looking at some online listings, we can see that the smartphone maker is asking for a hefty deposit fee of around 999 Yuan (roughly 142 US Dollars) for the Xiaomi 13 Pro model. Unfortunately, the company has yet to hint at the price tag of the upcoming flagship handsets. Although previous rumors had hinted at the pricing for the 13 lineup being higher than its last generation of 12 series models. The Xiaomi 13 series was set to be the first smartphone to release launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. However, due to the delay, the company had to let the Vivo X90 Pro+ model become the world’s first to debut the chipmaker’s latest flagship chipset in a smartphone.

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PLAYGO DURA T26 TWS earbuds launched in India for 1,499 INR (~$18)

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Sean
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PLAYGO has just launched a new pair of truly wireless earbuds in the Indian market. The company’s new TWS models are the DURA T26 earbuds that have just been launched. So let’s have a look at the new hearable device.

The company’s DURA T26 earbuds have an in ear design with silicon ear tips. It houses a powerful enhanced bass and extra loud (EBEL) drivers that claim to offer high detail bass while retaining clarity. Furthermore, the wireless earbuds offers an audio playback of 10 hours in a single full charge while the charging case brings the total to 30 hours of playback. Under the hood, the earbuds are powered by a 50mAh battery while the charging case has a 300mAh battery capacity. It supports fast charging via a USB Type C that helps offer 5 hours playback with just 10 minutes of charging.

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The earphones also feature built in ENR technology that suppresses environmental noise. The earbuds feature a stem design that also come with touch controls as well, including play, pause, switch songs, answer or reject calls, and even activate voice assistants as well. PLAYGO DURA T26 truly wireless earbuds were launched in two color options, namely Black and White. It has a price tag of 1,499 INR (roughly 18 US Dollars). The company has just started sale for this device earlier today (6th December 2022) and will be available for purchase on major e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart.

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MIUI 14 Update Confirmed for Xiaomi Mi 10 Series

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi was supposed to unveil MIUI 14 alongside the Xiaomi 13 series last week. The launch conference still remains postponed with no new date.

However, details about these unreleased products continue to emerge on the internet. A few days back, one of the company executives confirmed MIUI 14 support for certain old smartphones.

Xiaomi Mi 10
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Zhang Guoquan is the director of Xiaomi‘s System Software Department. On November 28, while replying to a Weibo comment, the exec confirmed the availability of the MIUI 14 update for the Mi 10 series.

Unfortunately, he did not clarify the exact models. But did mention that the update will arrive later.

For the unaware, the Mi 10 series originally includes five phones, namely Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, Mi 10 Lite Zoom, and Mi 10 Ultra. Going by the subsequent comments, the exec is most likely talking about the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro but the others might also receive the update.

All of these handsets were released in 2020 with Android 10 onboard. The Mi 10 Ultra debuted with MIUI 12, while the remaining models shipped with MIUI 11.

Over the last two years, these devices were updated to Android 11 and Android 12. They also received multiple MIUI updates, such as MIUI 12.5, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, and MIUI 13.

Therefore, MIUI 14 will be the third major software update for these smartphones, except for Mi 10 Ultra. Unfortunately, we don’t think they will get an upgrade to Android 13 as they don’t fall under the latest update policy introduced for the newer models.

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Nothing Phone (2) Not Coming Soon, Company Aims to Rival Apple in US

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Carl Pei’s startup Nothing launched its first smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) in July this year. Smartphone brands are known for launching new models every six months in major markets. In a recent tweet, Pei revealed that the “Nothing Phone (2) isn’t launching anytime soon.” He also shared some more information about the company’s plans in an interview with CNBC.

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Carl Pei

Pei revealed that the company is planning to expand its business in the US. He is said to be in early discussions with American carriers about launching a new phone in the country in the future. He said, “The reason why we didn’t launch in the U.S. is because you need a lot of additional technical support, to support all the carriers and their unique customizations that they need to make on top of Android. “We felt that we weren’t ready before.” He further said, “Now we are in discussions with some carriers in the U.S. to potentially launch a future product there,” 

Nothing generated $20 million in revenue in 2021. This year, the company aims to achieve a tenfold jump of $250 million. However, the company is still not making a profit. Pei said, “The goal is to be profitable in 2024. We are not profitable right now. And this year was made even harder due to the foreign currency exchange. We pay a lot of our COGS [cost of goods sold] in USD but we make money in pounds, in euros, in Indian rupees — so everything devalued against the USD.”

In the US, Nothing hopes to rival Apple. However, it will not be an easy task considering that Apple has a very strong hold in the US market.

Pei posted the above tweet after the interview with the publication was released. The company wants to focus more on the Phone (1) by putting out future updates, such as the Android 13 OS update. For those who are unaware, the company has released a closed beta version of Android 13 for the Phone (1). The open beta is expected to arrive later this month.

As far as sales are concerned, Nothing has achieved 500,000 shipments of the Phone (1). It has sold 600,000 Ear (1) and Ear (stick) units worldwide. 

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Smaller Tesla Cybertruck May Have Revealed! Will It Be Cheaper?

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Oğuz Çakır
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It’s been almost three years since Elon Musk announced the Tesla Cybertruck, but car enthusiasts still did not give up hope on this vehicle. According to a recent statement by Tesla, the number of people who pre-order Cybertruck has reached 1.5 million. It looks like the company is quite happy with this interest and may be working on a follow-up model.

Tesla’s smaller, two-door Cybertruck design was hiding in plain sight

Tesla’s exhibit at the Petersen Museum is extensive, as it highlights the company’s history and the products and innovations that have helped it become a dominating force in the EV sector over the years. And, of course, the Tesla Cybertruck was heavily featured and very popular in the exhibit. A detail at the event excited Tesla enthusiasts.

smaller Tesla cybertruck painting

According to some electric vehicle enthusiasts, Tesla has shared a pretty interesting version of its futuristic all-electric pickup truck in its exhibit. Visitors to the exhibition discovered an interesting painting at the Cybertruck corner. In the image hanging on the wall, there was a smaller version of the futuristic vehicle. Unlike Tesla’s known model, the vehicle in the sketch was a two-door Cybertruck.

The vehicle in the painting looks more compact than the original Cybertruck. Its cabin still looks spacious and airy thanks to its long windshield and short hood. First of all, let’s clarify something, no, Tesla will not completely change the design of the vehicle and make it smaller before launch. However, painting could be a spoiler for future models.

Following the unveiling of the original Cybertruck prototype in late 2019, Musk was asked on Twitter if Tesla would be open to making a more compact version of the Cybertruck down the road. Musk responded positively to the inquiry, noting that, “Long term, it probably makes sense to build a smaller Cybertruck too.” So, based on this, it is possible to say that the smaller Cybertruck will appear in the upcoming years. Unfortunately, it is unclear at the moment whether it will be cheaper than standard model or not.

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Apple is still working over iPhone 15 series design changes: Report

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Sean
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While the Apple iPhone 14 series was launched just a couple of months ago, there have already been a number of leaks regarding its successor, the iPhone 15 lineup. These rumors have claimed that the upcoming iPhones will feature new design changes, however, a new report hints that this might not be the case.

Over the last couple of years, the iPhone models like the iPhone 14 series feature a flat rear panel with rounded edged but sharp corners. But, recent rumors had claimed that the new iPhone 15 will have a design that is more similar to the rounded edges of the older iPhone 5c. This would apparently offer a more comfortable experience when holding the device. Now, known tipster LeaksApplePro told Forbes that the Cupertino based giant is still unsure about bringing design changes with the iPhone 15.

Apple

Apparently, the curved edge design of the iPhone 15 is still not set in stone. Meaning, that the brand has still not finalized its final look. Interestingly enough, Apple had not locked in on the iPhone 14’s design till late March 2022. In other words, the company still has a couple of months for this decision. Another major detail regarding the upcoming 2023 iPhones is the use of titanium for its build on the side frames.

If this is true, then the iPhone 15 series will feature some of the most premium materials used on any iPhone. Although we can expect this to be exclusively featured on the more expensive Pro series models like the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Other new design changes include solid state buttons that will replace the physical buttons while also offering a USB Type C port instead of the proprietary Lightning port for the first time ever on an iPhone.

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Upcoming Oppo A78 5G Approved by IMDA, Here’s What Known So Far

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In June 2022, Oppo unveiled the Oppo A77 5G in China. It appears that the device has remained exclusive to the Chinese market. A rebranded version of the phone with the Oppo K10 5G moniker was made available in India. It appears that the company is now working on the OPPO A78 5G smartphone. Unlike the A77 5G, the A78 5G is expected to release in some Asian markets.

An Oppo smartphone with model number CPH2483 was discovered in the IMEI database and Bluetooth SIG certification in October of this year. Last month, it was approved by the FCC authority. In a new development, the CPH2483 has been approved by the IMDA certification body of Singapore.

The IMDA certification (via. NashvilleChatterClass) reveals that the CPH2483 will be called the OPPO A78 5G when it arrives on the market. The listing reveals that the device will be equipped with connectivity features like 5G, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS.

The FCC listing of the device revealed that it has 163.8 x 75.04mm dimensions and measures 180.09mm diagonally. Since the measurement of the device is similar to A77 5G, it appears that the device could come with a 6.56-inch panel.

The Oppo A78 5G will support n5 / n7 / n38 / n44 / n66 5G bands and dual-band (2.4GHz – 5GHz) Wi-Fi. It will run on ColorOS 13 and pack a 5,000mAh battery, which may offer 33W rapid charging. The Bluetooth SIG certification of the device revealed that it will support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Apart from these details, nothing else is known about the device A78 5G.

With multiple certifications under its belt, it seems that the Oppo A78 5G will be announced this month in some Asian markets. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information about the device.

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Realme 10 Pro series full design & specs leaked with 120Hz display, 108MP camera, more

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Sean
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A new leak has revealed the pricing, design, and full specifications of the upcoming Realme 10 Pro series of smartphones. The company’s 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ model’s key details were leaked right ahead of its official launch.

Realme 10 Pro 5G

Talking about the Realme 10 Pro model first, the device will sport a 6.72 inch IPS LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display will have a 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI P3 color gamut andd up to 680 nits of peak brightness with 1mm ultra thin bezels. Under the hood, the handset will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with Adreno 619 GPU along with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The device will also support Dynamic RAM expansion that adds an additional 12GB of virtual RAM. The leak was shared by known tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore on Twitter.

Realme

Interestingly enough, the smartphone will even offer up to 1TB of memory expansion via a microSD card slot. On the rear, the Realme 10 Pro features a dual camera setup with a 108 megapixel primary camera and a depth sensor, while the front has a 16 megapixel selfie camera. The device will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. Other notable features include Android 13 OS based RealmeUI 4.0, 190 grams weight, Bluetooth 5.1, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The tipster also leaked the color variants of the both phones. The Realme 10 Pro will be available in three colors, namely a Hyperspace, Dark Matter, and Nebula Blue option.

Realme 10 Pro+ 5G

Being the higher end model, the 10 Pro+ variant will sport a 6.7 inch Curved AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. This panel will also have a 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, supports HDR10+, and peak brightness of 800 nits. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC that is paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Realme

On the rear, the device feature a triple camera setup with a 108 megapixel primary sensor, along with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro shooter. Meanwhile, the front houses a 16 megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack as well, but with higher 67W fast charging support. Other notable features include, Android 13 OS based RealmeUI 4.0, dual band 5G, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The 10 Pro+ will launch in a Dark Matter and Nebula Blue color variants.

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BMW Starts Production of Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle iX5 Hydrogen

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Oğuz Çakır
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The BMW iX5 was introduced last year. The company announced that the vehicle is a concept car, but will also be produced in limited numbers. After an extensive final development phase, the company has announced that it has started producing hydrogen-based fuel cells at its headquarters in Munich. Chairman Oliver Zipse and Development Board Member Frank Weber attended the celebration event organized by the company.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters small series production 

The experimental BMW iX5 Hydrogen is powered by a pair of electric motors (one at each axle) with a combined output of 369bhp. The company’s fifth-generation eDrive motors also feature on the i7 and iX electric cars. However, instead of pulling stored electrical energy from a battery pack like a conventional electric car, the iX5 generates its electricity through a chemical reaction between stored hydrogen and oxygen from the air via a fuel cell capable of generating up to 125kW.

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Moreover, the same system is used to heat the cabin when needed. The fuel cell, developed in partnership with Toyota, is supplied by two 700-bar storage tanks occupying the space used by the gearbox and driveshaft in the combustion-engined X5. Together, the tanks can hold six kilograms of hydrogen.

After the vehicles that started production are ready, they will visit selected regions next spring to publicise the zero-emissions powertrain solution. So what are the advantages of hydrogen-powered vehicles over traditional EVs? The fuel-cell tech extreme used in the BMW iX5 does not lose performance in cold and hot temperatures and offers a much longer range.

Other potential advantages of hydrogen-electric vehicles is ack of a heavy lithium-ion battery pack and the stiffer suspension required to support it. This makes the vehicle much lighter and eliminates the risk of fire. BMW’s board member for production, said, if the current infrastructure issues are remedied, it could introduce hydrogen fuel cell technology on other vehicles in its line-up, such as the iX3, iX and i4.

However, the company will produce the iX5 in limited numbers and evaluate the potential before making a definitive decision for its future.

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Google Pixel December 2022 Feature Drop – Check out what’s new

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Sudhanshu
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The first major set of new features for the Pixel since the release of Android 13 is now available thanks to Google’s December update for the Pixel series. So without wasting any time, let’s check out all these new features.

VPN by Google One

Your online activities are now secure regardless of app or browser thanks to the free VPN provided by Google One on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro models. Google One’s VPN makes it so that your identity cannot be connected to your network traffic.

New unified security & privacy settings

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Users may easily protect their device, accounts, and passwords by analyzing security and privacy settings, risk ratings, and other information in one place. This features brand-new action cards that warn you of security risks and provide effective, expedient fixes to enhance privacy and security.

Clear calling

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The Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro now enhances the other caller’s voice and reduces background noise thanks to Tensor G2, allowing you to clearly hear them even when they’re in a noisy setting.

Speaker labels with Pixel Recorder

Speaker labels are added to the Pixel Recorder. On a Pixel 6 or newer, Recorder labels each speaker and inserts line breaks when you record and translate an English conversation.

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Each participant in a talk, meeting, or interview can be given a label. While you are recording speakers, this tool employs machine learning to categorize them. You can instantly rename speakers after recording.

Fitbit Sleep Profile for Pixel Watch

You can learn about your sleeping style and how you sleep with Fitbit Sleep Profile on Pixel Watch. You can also obtain sleep recommendations. This Fitbit Premium function analyses ten distinct aspects of sleep, including how much time you spend sleeping, how frequently you wake up during the night, and how long you sleep.

Fitbit Premium Sleep analysis as shown in the Fitbit app, including trends, Sleep Score and Sleep Profile, alongside Sleep Score on a Google Pixel Watch.

Based on your individual data and behaviors, these profiles and insights may change every month, allowing you to reflect on and improve your sleep. Wear your Pixel Watch to bed at least 14 evenings each month if you want to see results.

Pixel Watch Customization

To make it easier for you to schedule your day around the times when the sun rises and sets, the Sunrise/Sunset Tile from the Weather app has been included. You may instantly call, text, or view a contact’s details by pinning up to five people from your Favorites list using the Contacts app.

More helpful features

  • Digital car keys can now be shared with friends and family who require access to your vehicle. Pixel, iPhone, and Android 12+ phones may share digital auto keys.
  • Along with Spanish and English, Grammar Check on Gboard now supports French.
  • Messages sent and received in your messaging apps can now be translated into Arabic, Persian, Swedish, Vietnamese, and Danish using Live Translate.
  • A more robust search is now available on Pixel 4a and subsequent Pixel phones, enabling you to find what you’re looking for quickly, whether it’s an app, contact, screenshot, setting, or website result.
  • For the Pixel 4a and subsequent Pixel phones, voice message transcription is now possible in Messages.

Spatial audio

With your Pixel, you can use Pixel Buds Pro to enjoy spatial audio with head tracking, but you can also get spatial audio with wired headphones.

Bug Fixes

About 70 bugs are fixed in the update for Pixel smartphones. The Android Security Bulletin, which can be accessed here, provides information on this month’s security patches.

Update Availability

All Pixel smartphones that can run Android 13 and are supported will start receiving these software updates today. The rollout will proceed in phases throughout the course of the following week, depending on the provider and device. While support for spatial audio will be available starting in January 2023.

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Redmi Note Series Global Sales Exceed 300 Million Units

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The Redmi Note series has achieved yet another milestone. Xiaomi says that it has sold over 300 million units of Redmi Note smartphones globally.

Just yesterday, the company revealed that the sales of the Redmi Note series crossed over 72 million units in India alone.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 12 series in international markets. The Indian division of the company has started promotions for the imminent release of these phones in the country.

Hence, the company has been running contests and sharing stats on previous Redmi Note models.

In October 2021, the global sales figure of the Redmi Note series stood at 240 million units. A little over a year later, this figure has now risen by 60 million units.

The increase in sales of the Redmi Note series is likely attributed to a number of models released by the company. Either way, the sales have declined in 2022 as the firm sold over 40 million units in a short duration of 5 months last year.

Xiaomi currently sells two different Redmi Note lineups, one for China and another for global markets. The firm also sells exclusive models in certain regions.

Thus, it’s hard to predict the number of models that will be launched under a single generation of Redmi Note these days. 

As per rumors, the Redmi Note 12 series for international markets may include at least four models, such as Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.

These devices are expected to be different from the Redmi Note 12 models that went official in China at the end of October.

What are your expectations of the upcoming Redmi Note 12 lineup? Also, how many Redmi Notes have you owned? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Moto G13 Launch Imminent, Bags Multiple Certifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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An upcoming Motorola phone with model number XT2331 has been approved by India’s BIS authority and Thailand’s NBTC certification platform. The latter reveals that the device will be arriving in Thailand with the Moto G13. In all likelihood, other markets may receive the handset with the same moniker.

The Moto G13 has appeared with model number XT2331-3 in NBTC’s database. Its Indian variant, certified by the BIS authority, has the XT2331-2 model number. The Indian variant has also been certified by the FCC authority.

The FCC listing revealed that the Moto G13 has a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. There is a possibility that the G13 could be the rumored Motorola phone with the “Penang” codename. According to a recent report, there are three versions of the phone with codenames, such as Penang 5G, Penang 4G, and Penang+. 

At present, only the details of the Penang 5G are known. It is speculated that the 5G model will be heading to North American markets. It is expected to come in variants, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is expected to come in Optical Silver and Basalt Blue shades.

In addition, there is another entry-level 5G phone from Motorola with the XT2335-3 model number waiting to go official in China. It has a 6.5-inch LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of built-in storage and a 5,000mAh battery. It is expected to come with an 8-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. There is no word on the final marketing name of the device. It is likely that the phone will go official as early as this month in China. 

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