Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition Can Now Be Pre-ordered in Europe

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Dec 5, 2022

Last month, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition in Europe with a unique contemporary design. It comes with customized accessories, packaging, as well as UI. The smartphone is now available for pre-order in the old continent and is limited to only 2,000 units. Let’s have a look at its pricing and availability.

Starting today, Xiaomi 12T Pro Daniel Arsham Edition can be pre-ordered in Europe. However, the handset will only be available in select countries— France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Interested shoppers will be able to pre-book the smartphone by going to the Mi.com website of their respective country. Alternatively, you can also head to Highsnobiety.

The special edition handset (12/256GB) comes with a price tag of €900, which roughly converts to $950. For reference, the regular Xiaomi 12T Pro with 8/256GB storage costs €800 (~$850). To pre-order the device, you will need to put down a €50 deposit. The rest of the amount can be paid when the sale starts (December 12 or 13).

As the name suggests, the smartphone has been designed in partnership with Daniel Arsham, a contemporary artist based in New York City. The company says the device is meant to be a “sculpture with a purpose outside of it as a functional object.” It comes with bronze crystals integrated into an eroded green patina.

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In addition, the smartphone flaunts customized accessories and an iconic retail box. Xiaomi has also customized the user interface of the device, making it look more contemporary. The smartphone comes with a custom-made gyroscopic wallpaper, which shifts gently with the motion of the device to create a 3D effect.

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Sony SRS-XV900 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 5, 2022

Sony has expanded its range of wireless speakers in India. The latest offering is the SRS-XV900 and it is said to be most powerful and loudest speaker in the brand’s X-series of wireless speakers. The audio device packs premium specifications as well as price tag. The Bluetooth party speaker is a part of ‘Live Life Loud’ promise that aims to give music fans exciting sound entertainment experiences. Read on to know what the SRS-XV900 offers out of the box.

The Sony SRS-XV900 is a cylindrical-shaped Bluetooth wireless speaker. Dimension-wise, it measures 410mm x 880mm x 439 mm and weighs 26.6kg. The speaker comes with a convenient built-in handle and wheels that makes it easier for users to relocate the speaker. The top panel of the speaker has touch buttons for controlling music playback and light settings. The audio device also features ambient light in all directions.

In terms of audio, the Sony SRS-XV900 is a 4-way bass reflex speaker. It is equipped with six tweeters around the front, side, and rear that offer omnidirectional party sound. There is an X-Balanced speaker unit and Jet Bass Booster for deep, punchy bass. The former has a rectangular diaphragm for increased surface area coverage. The entire speaker system setup is touted to offer crystal clear sound with superb vocal quality from every angle.

The Sony SRS-X900 features TV Sound Booster that enhances TV sound. It allows users to enjoy the enhanced sound of audio-visual content such as live performance videos. The audio device also allows users to enjoy karaoke by plugging in a microphone. There is also a mic and guitar input and use the speaker as an amp. Connectivity options on the speaker include stereo mini jack, USB-A, optical digital input, and Bluetooth fast pair.

The Sony SRS-XV900 is claimed to offer a 25-hour battery life and 10 minutes of charging is said to provide 3 hours of playback. There is a battery care mode that prevents overcharging. Users can also charge their low-battery smartphone by plugging it into the speaker. With Fiestable, users can control features like gesture control and DJ Control.

The Sony SRS-XV900 carries a price tag of Rs 79,900. It is available across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores, and e-commerce portals in India from today.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s Camera Specs Leaked, Could Retain 12S Ultra’s 1-Inch Primary Sensor

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Dec 5, 2022

Early this year, Xiaomi introduced its ‘Ultra’ flagship, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, with one of the best camera setups on a smartphone. Now, it seems the Chinese company is readying another camera-focused smartphone, dubbed Xiaomi 13 Ultra. And thanks to a popular tipster, we get to learn some interesting details about the upcoming handset’s camera.

Tipster Digital Chat Station claims the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will feature a quad camera setup on the rear with a 1-inch primary sensor, which is also found on the 12S Ultra. He further suggests that the smartphone may come with gimbal stabilization.

In addition, Mr. Chat Station says all four sensors on the device will come with PDAF (phase detection autofocus) and dToF (Direct Time-of-Flight) technology. Other details about the handset are yet to be revealed.

We can expect the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to debut sometime after the Xiaomi 13 series. You might be aware that the number series was scheduled to launch in China on December 1, but the event was postponed following the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin.

Xiaomi 13 series includes Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. Both handsets sport an E6 AMOLED display with ultra-narrow bezels of just 1.61 mm on all sides and a metal frame. The two smartphones will arrive with Leica-branded cameras. The Pro phone is confirmed to feature a 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch primary sensor.

Powering the smartphones will be the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The SoC will be paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The vanilla variant could support 67W charging, while the Pro model may boast 120W charging.

The new launch date of the Xiaomi 13 series is yet to be announced. The new handsets are expected to debut soon. Stick around for the updates.

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Google Pixel Fold Codenamed ‘Felix’ Spotted on Geekbench Database

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 5, 2022

Several reports in the past have claimed that Google’s first-ever foldable phone is codenamed ‘Felix’. The search giant is reportedly working on the device for over two years now. Last month, the Google Pixel Fold was spotted in leaked renders revealing the device in all its glory. Now the smartphone has appeared on the Geekbench database revealing its key specifications.

Google’s foldable phone is listed as Google Felix on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. As mentioned earlier, the codename ‘Felix’ is said to be associated with Google Pixel Fold. As per the listing, the device will be powered by a Tensor G2 SoC that is found on the flagship Pixel 7 series. The chipset has two high-performance cores clocked at 2.85GHz, two silver cores at 2.35GHz, and four efficiency cores at 1.87GHz. The Google Pixel Fold is tipped to pack 12GB RAM and run on Android 13 OS out of the box. The foldable phone scores 1,047 and 3,257 points in the Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests results.

The Google Pixel Fold’s internal display is rumoured to come with a resolution of 1,840 x 2,208 pixels, up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device will be a vertical folding phone. The outer display will feature a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout whereas the interior screen has thick bezels around the screen. The back panel has a horizontal camera bridge housing three sensors and an LED flash. The top and bottom edges of the device house a speaker grille, whereas the right side has a power button that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner.

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Samsung Electronics Gets Its First-Ever Female President

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Dec 5, 2022

Women are emerging to rule a variety of professions, and now one of the major tech giants in the globe has promoted one of its female executives to the position of company president. Prior to this, Lee Young-Hee was the company’s vice president. She started working with Samsung in 2007 and was given a promotion to vice president in 2012. It has been ascribed to Lee, a former employee of L’Oreal, for successfully boosting the reputation and brand of Samsung’s Galaxy mobile phones.

For Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) division, which is in charge of managing its mobile business, Lee Young-hee was elevated to the position of president of the Global Marketing Center. Samsung anticipated that the promotion would give other talented female employees the chance to push themselves to advance their careers.
She is one of seven new presidents appointed as part of the first small-scale restructure since Lee Jae-Yong, the de facto leader of the firm, was promoted to executive chairman of the business in October.

Since Lee Jae-Seung quit in October for unspecified “personal reasons,” Samsung has not named a replacement to lead its home appliance division. Following Lee’s resignation, Han Jong-hee, vice chair and co-CEO of Samsung will temporarily continue to perform the additional responsibility, the company stated.

That concludes this news. Lee has been managing her role and work at Samsung quite effectively, and she certainly received this promotion as a result. She now holds a more important position with more duties on her plate. She will manage this duty admirably, given her past. Let’s see how she handles this title!

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OnePlus 11 Official-looking Render Gives Us the Best Look at the Upcoming Smartphone

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 5, 2022

OnePlus 11 has been spotted in a fresh official-looking image. It gives us a clear look at the brand’s upcoming flagship. The latest leaked render has been shared by none other than reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer aka Onleaks in collaboration with publication Gadget Gang. Notably, Steve had given us a first look at the design of the OnePlus 11 as well leaked its key specifications three months ago.

The latest official design render of the OnePlus 11 is in line with the previously leaked render. However, the device is seen in two colour options i.e. Black and Mint Green. The former is said to be called Matte Black whereas the latter will be named Glossy Green as per tipster Max Jambor. Going by the official leaked render, one can say that the Glossy Green colour variant has a dual-tone back panel design. This is slightly noticeable on the Matte Black colour option as well. This is because the camera island has a Black colour and a more glossier material compared to the rest of the back panel.

The alert slider and power buttons are located on the right side of the device while the OnePlus logo sits at the centre of the back panel. The OnePlus 11 will come with a redesigned camera island with a half pill-shaped border from that stretches from the side frame to the middle of the back panel. It houses a circular camera bump with three sensors and an LED flash. There is a Hasselblad text between the camera arrangement.

As for the core specifications, the OnePlus 11 is already confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It may pack up to 16GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. The device will reportedly be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 100W charging. The upcoming offering is tipped to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing a 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The camera setup on the OnePlus 11 is expected to comprise a 50MP primary sensor paired with a 48MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP telephoto unit.

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pTron Force X11P Smartwatch, Bassbuds Perl TWS Earphones Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 5, 2022

pTron has launched two new devices in India. They are the Force X11P smartwatch and BassBuds Perl true wireless earbuds. Both wearable devices are affordable offerings. Read on to know what the devices offer out of the box.

Beginning with the pTron Force X11P, the smartwatch comes with a circular dial and a zinc alloy metallic frame. It is IP68 water-resistant and has two buttons on the right side. The smartwatch features a 1.3-inch IPS display bearing an HD resolution. It offers more than 100 watch faces and raise to wake function.

In terms of fitness, the pTron Force X11P is equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor and sleep tracker. It also comes with a sedentary reminder and seven sports modes. The wearable device is capable of tracking steps, calories burnt, and distance traveled.

The pTron Force X11P features a built-in microphone and speaker along with a quick access dialpad for Bluetooth calling. It packs convenient features like remote camera control, music playback control, built-in voice assistant, alarm, DND mode, built-in voice assistant, and smart notifications. The smartwatch is backed by a 260mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer 5 days of usage under normal mode and 3 hours with Bluetooth calling enabled.

As for the pTron Bassbuds Perl, they feature an in-ear stem design and are IPX4 splash friendly. Users can tap on the stem of the earbuds for performing various actions. The audio device comes with a pebble-shaped charging and storage case with an LED battery indicator on the front.

Audio-wise, the pTron Bassbuds Perl is equipped with a 13mm driver unit and dual HD mics. There is environmental noise cancellation for reducing background noise during calls. The TWS earphones come with music and movie modes. The audio device features Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity support. They are claimed to be backed by a 28-hour battery life.

The pTron Force X11P carries a price tag of Rs 1,499 and can be purchased from Amazon starting today. The pTron Bassbuds Perl cost Rs 799 and will go on sale on Amazon starting December 8th.

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Apple Mixed Reality Headset might be delayed until late 2023: Kuo

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Sean

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Dec 5, 2022

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a mixed reality headset that it is expected to announce sometime next year. However, a new report has suggested that the company’s upcoming wearable product might see a delayed launch in the market.

The news arrives from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who claimed that the Cupertino based giant’s AR/VR based headset might be delayed due to unclear “software related issues.” Furthermore, these issues will cause the company to launch the new headset sometime in the second half of next year. Although it is still possible that the brand announces the product earlier in the year, while its actual release will begin in late 2023. For those unaware, Apple usually hosts its WWDC event in June, so we can expect the company to reveal this headset along with an SDK for developers for AR/VR apps for this device during this conference.

The analyst had previously stated that the company will unveil its headset during a media event in January 2023. It will then reportedly begin mass shipments in the second quarter of 2023. But Kuo is unsure whether the delay would lead to the January announcement also being pushed back while also stating that an overly lengthy period between a media event and mass shipments can impact sales. In simpler terms, the longer the delay of shipments after announcements, the sales might be affected. The mixed reality headset is expected to be an expensive product, so Kuo projects that the company will ship around 500,000 headsets in 2023.

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Apex Legends Mobile achieves Best Game of the Year award on Android & iOS

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Sean

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Dec 5, 2022

Since its launch, Apex Legends Mobile had took the mobile gaming market by storm. It was the newest entry in the popular battle royale genre and had seen great success in various regions across the globe. Now, the game has even achieves the title of the Best Game of the Year on both iOS and Android.

For those unaware, Apex Legends Mobile is the mobile port of the popular Apex Legends franchise from Respawn and Electronics Art. Similar to other battle royale titles, you see individual or teams of players dropping into a map and fight to be the last team or man standing. However, the twist in this game is the specialized characters that bring unique gameplay mechanics like abilities and quirky personalities as well. The PC counterpart is already one of the most popular multiplayer titles in the world, with the Mobile variant now winning the Google Play Best of 2022 Awards.

Similarly, it also won Apple’s iPhone Game Of The Year at the App Store Awards 2022. The game achieved this milestone despite being pit against other major mobile titles like Diablo Immortal. Following the ban of PUBG Mobile and even Battlegrounds Mobile India (PUBG Mobile’s exclusive India variant), Apex Legends Mobile has been the game that most PUBGM fans switched to. Interestingly enough, the Apex Legends PC developers are also the team behind the popular Titanfall franchise as well, with various mechanics being brought to the free to play BR looter shooter.

According to Myke Hoff – Senior Director of Product at Respawn Entertainment and Kevin Childress – Creative Director of Respawn Entertainment “We have servers in 3 cities in India. When BGMI was banned, we strengthened the servers and tried to understand what Indian gamers want. We saw an influx in gamers, and we hope that those gamers stick around.”

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Another Chinese brand follows BYD to discontinue Fuel Vehicles in 5 years

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Dec 5, 2022

BYD had made a major announcement regarding its automobile operations during a conference earlier this year. The company had officially revealed its plans that will have it discontinue the production of vehicles that run on conventional fuels, and now, another Chinese brand appears to be following suit.

As per official notes on the new energy strategy conference (Via Pcauto), Chinese automobile maker Forthing AKA Dongfeng Fengxing (subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Group) plans to stop manufacturing fuel based vehicles within just 5 years. In other words, the company plans to completely shift to new energy powered vehicles in half a decade. As of right now, BYD is the only major automobile brand that has announced the discontinuation of fuel vehicles. The company made the announcement following its milestone achievement of becoming the world’s top new energy vehicle maker in terms of sale.

Sp the decision to stop producing fuel vehicles from Dongfeng Fengxing was quite noteworthy. Interestingly enough, the company also announced a new electric SUV model during the same press conference called the SUV Fengxing Leiting, which just recently went on pre-sales. This model is equipped with motors built by BYD, with its heat pump management system being made by Huawei. By the end of 2025, the company is also set to launch 10 new energy vehicle models as well that will include sedans, SUVs, MVPs, and more. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Apple is advertising on Twitter again: Elon Musk

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Sean

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Dec 5, 2022

Apple has apparently returned to Twitter and began advertising on the microblogging website again. The company had almost completely stopped advertising on the platform but has now returned its marketing efforts on Twitter.

The news arrives from Elon Musk himself (Via 9To5Mac), who had also previously taken jabs at the company for “mostly stopped advertising on Twitter.” But now, the Cupertino based giant has “fully resumed advertising” on Twitter. As of right now, the iPhone maker has yet to confirm Musk’s claim of ending advertising on Twitter. Furthermore, there have also never been any indication of Apple slowing down advertising on the social media website due to Musk taking over Twitter.

Recently, Elon had also visited Apple Park to meet with Tim Cook. Apparently, the meeting went quite well, with Musk stating that Cook never planned to remove Twitter from the App Store. Musk had confirmed that Apple has once again started raising its advertising on Twitter during its Twitter Spaces event. He stated that it is an important relationship for the company since Apple is the largest advertising client of Twitter, which makes it crucial as other clients have been pausing their spendings.

Elon Musk stated that the brand has “spent an estimated $131,600 on Twitter ads between Nov. 10 and Nov. 16, down from $220,800 between Oct. 16 and Oct. 22, the week before Musk closed the Twitter.” Unfortunately, it is still unclear whether the company actually stopped its ads on Twitter, but promotional campaigns don’t always follow a strict timeline.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G India Launch Seems Imminent as Support Page Goes Live

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 5, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G could be launched soon in India. The reason behind it is that its support page has now gone live on Samsung India’s website. In all likelihood, the Galaxy A14 5G will debut in the country in the next few days.

Earlier this year, Samsung announced the Galaxy A13 in 4G and 5G versions. While the 4G version was made available in India, the company did not release its 5G version in the country. Reports have revealed that the Galaxy A14 will also arrive in 4G and 5G flavors.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Support Page Listing

In today’s development, the support page for a Samsung device with the SM-A146B/DS model number has surfaced on Samsung India’s site (via. MySmartPrice). Reports have revealed that the model number belongs to the Galaxy A14 5G. While the A14 will launch in India soon, there is no update on its 4G variant’s arrival in the country Unfortunately, the official listing has no other information on the specifications of the device.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G specifications (rumored)

Reports have claimed that there are two chipset variants of the Galaxy A14 5G. One of them features the Dimensity 700, while the other has the upcoming Exynos 1330 chip. There is no clarity on which variant will be heading to India.

The Galaxy A14 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It may feature a 13-megapixel front camera and a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary snapper. It may come preloaded with the OneUI 5.0-based Android 13 OS.

The Galaxy A14 5G may house a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. It looks like this will be Samsung’s most affordable 5G phone when it comes to the Indian market.

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The Cheap DJI Mini 3 Can Fly Longer Than Its Predecessors

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Dec 5, 2022

DJI, one of the world’s most popular drone manufacturers, is getting ready to launch the rumored non-Pro version of its Mini 3 drone. According to the posts on Twitter, the unannounced device is already on the shelf at some Best Buy stores, and some people have already bought it. Here are the price and features of DJI’s cheaper Mini 3 drone.

Cheaper DJI Mini 3 could launch very soon

If the photo shared by @ShaneScordamag1 is not fake, the DJI Mini 3 bundle could cost $859.99 with the Fly More kit, which includes the drone and screen-equipped DJI RC remote controller and a two-way charging hub, a shoulder bag, extra propellers, and screws. That’s over $200 cheaper than the $1,098 Mini 3 Pro cost with the same extras. Of course, this price may not seem cheap to some of you, but it should not be forgotten that the Chinese drone aims to professionals.

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Non pro version stays in the air longer than its predecessor

This cheaper DJI mini kit also comes with three batteries offering a slightly longer maximum flight time than the up to 34 minutes provided by the batteries included with the Mini 3 Pro. Unfortunately, we only know the Bundle price at the moment, it’s still not clear how much the Mini 3 will cost by itself. Of course, being cheap has some cons.

According to DealsDrone, the standard Mini 3 may drop the front-facing obstacle sensors on its pricier counterpart, and it’s rumored to support a range of 10km (about 6.2 miles), as opposed to the more extended 10-12km range (about 7.4 miles) on the Mini 3 Pro. It looks like the DJI Mini 3 will weigh around 250-grams like its predecessors, which means you won’t need to register it with the Federal Aviation Administration in order to fly it. However, this may vary depending on the drone rules of your country. For this reason, it is useful to do detailed research before flying the drone. Also some leaks about the drone:

Sensor 1/1.3-inch
4K HDR video
vertical mode
38 min intelligent battery
Ocusync 2 (10km range)

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Xiaomi Note E-Ink tablet launched in China, pre-orders live now

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Sean

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Dec 5, 2022

Xiaomi has just launched a new tablet model in its home market of China. The new product is the Note E-Ink tablet, which just announced and is currently available for pre-orders in the market. So here are all the details.

The new device from the Chinese tech giant sports a 10.3 inch E-Ink display. For those unaware, this screen is also commonly known as Electronic Paper Display that is made to look like paper with high visibility and contrast. The device is also quite thin, measuring just 5.35mm and weighs 440 grams. It also arrives with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Under the hood, a 3,000mAh battery pack powers the device that supports up to 18W fast charging.

In the box, the company offers the Note E-Ink Tablet along with the cover a USB Type C cable for charging and even a stylus for additional functionality. The tablet comes with the WPS Office Suite as well. It even features dual band WiFi support. The device is equipped with a quad core Cortex A55 cores and runs on Android 11 OS. As of right now, the Xiaomi Note E-Ink Tablet is priced at 2,699 Yuan (roughly 389 US Dollars), with pre-orders currently for a small deposit fee.

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Oppo Reno 9 All Things Red Variant up for Pre-order in China

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Dec 5, 2022

Oppo is known for releasing special red color versions of Reno smartphones for the Chinese New Year. Hence, it was not surprising to see the announcement of Oppo Reno 9 All Things Red a couple of weeks back.

This variant of Reno 9 is now up for pre-order in China. Let’s take a look at it.

The Oppo Reno 9 All Things Red Chinese New Year Edition is the same as the standard model. It has the exact same set of features.

However, it comes with a stunning red color paint job and customized software to go with it (the theme can be installed on other devices too). There’s also a small image of a rabbit below the flash module. That’s because the upcoming Chinese New Year is the year of the rabbit.

The Oppo Reno 9 All Things Red carries the following price tags.

8GB + 256GB – ¥2,499 ($359)
12GB + 256GB – ¥2,699 ($388)
12GB + 512GB – ¥2,999 ($431)

Despite being a special color, it costs the same as the regular versions, such as Bright Moon Black, Tomorrow Gold, and Slightly Drunken.

As mentioned in the beginning, this variant of Reno 9 can be now pre-ordered in China. It is scheduled to go on sale starting December 10.

The primary specs of The Oppo Reno 9 include a 120Hz FHD+ curved OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, ColorOS 13, 64MP main camera, 32MP RGBW autofocus selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery, and 67W fast wired charging support.

GMK NucBox 10 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor up for pre-order

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 5, 2022

Mini PCs have gained popularity as of late due to them being extremely portable and versatile in multiple use cases. On top of being portable and saving space, mini PCs have gotten quite powerful compared to a few years ago thanks to chip makers like Intel and AMD making breakthroughs with their CPUs when it comes to performance per watt and form factor.

GMK has now launched the GMK NucBox 10, a new mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor. To be exact, the NucBox 10 features an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor which has a total of 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite being a U-series (mobile) processor, it can boost up to 4.4GHz and maintain it with adequate cooling. Talking about cooling, the NucBox 10 has active cooling via a cooling fan that can expel heat through the air vents on the mini PC.

Although the system now only comes with 16 gigabytes of RAM pre-installed, there are two slots available for additional RAM. It is intended to install an M.2 2280 SSD that connects via PCIe 3.0. It comes with a pre-installed 512 GB SSD.

Two HDMI 2.0 ports are included in the 124.5 x 112 x 41-millimeter system, and a USB type C port can also produce image signals. Both Ethernet and WiFi can be used to connect to a network. There are several type A ports, a jack socket, and a memory card slot all available.

The model is currently available for pre-order, and delivery is planned for early December. If GMK is expected to pay for delivery as well as import taxes, the price quoted is $610.

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Google aims to roll out faster updates for its Pixel phones

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Sean

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Dec 5, 2022

Google is apparently planning on making the time it takes to roll out OTA (Over the Air) updates for its Pixel series of smartphones shorter. A new report has revealed that the company is working on offering faster updates for its Pixel line.

The Search Engine tech giant has submitted new patches to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) gerrit to reduce the time it takes the Pixel users to install an update. But according to Android Police and Mishaal Rahman, the patches took just 10 minutes or around 43 percent off the time it usually required to install a 2.2GB OTA update on a Pixel 6 Pro. The patches also reduced the time it took to install a small update of 376MB size to 16 minutes from 22 minutes, which also marked a 27 percent reduction.

Google had first introduced Seamless Updates for Android with Android 7.0 Nougat back in 2016. The first smartphones to get this feature the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, and the Nexus 6P. To put things simply, Pixel phones install OTA updates in the background on an inactive part of the device. Meaning, you can still use the smartphone while till the time the installation is completed. After this, the user will be prompted to reboot their phones as the inactive partition with the update installed switches with the active partition. Now, the company has also reduced the amount of additional storage needed for Seamless Updates with Android 13.

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Vivo Y02 Launched in India With Android 12 Go Edition, 5,000mAh Battery, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 5, 2022

After multiple leaks, Vivo Y02 finally launched in Indonesia last week. Now, this device has made its way to India as well.

As usual, Vivo did not make any official announcement on social media since it is a budget smartphone. The handset is listed on the brand’s official website for sale.

Vivo Y02 Price and Availability in India

The Vivo Y02 comes in a single 3GB + 32GB memory configuration in India. It is priced at ₹8,999 ($110) in the country. It can be availed in either Orchid Blue or Cosmic Grey color options.

It can be purchased from Vivo E-store. We are not sure about its offline availability but it should hit the offline stores like every Vivo Y series device.

Vivo Y02 Speciifcations

The Vivo Y02 features a flat frame design with a 2.5D curved rear panel sporting a matte finish. It measures 8.49mm in thickness and weighs 186g.

The handset flaunts a 6.51-inch display with a dewdrop notch. The LCD screen comes with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+).

The phone is powered by a MediaTek chipset comprising an octa-core processor. Leaks claim that it houses an Helio P22 SoC. On the software front, it boots Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 Go Edition.

The smartphone arrives with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It offers multiple connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS.

The device comes with a MicroUSB port, a MicroSD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Last but not least, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

Realme 10 Pro series Malaysian pricing leaked ahead of December 8 launch

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 5, 2022

The Realme 10 Pro series was recently launched in China. The series consists of the Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+. The global launch of these devices is scheduled for December 8, which will see these devices debut in markets like India, Indonesia, and Malaysia among others.

Ahead of the launch, the pricing for these devices in the Malaysian markets has been tipped. The information comes from known leaker Sudhanshu Ambhore, who has tweeted out the prices of both the Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+ for Malaysia.

According to him, the Realme 10 Pro will cost RM 1299 ($297) for the 8GB+256GB version, whereas the Realme 10 Pro+ with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage will cost RM 1799 ($412). These are likely the top-end configurations of these devices intended for the Malaysian market. As revealed in an earlier report, the Realme will be using the older Dimensity 920 chipset in the Realme 10 Pro+ instead of the newer Dimensity 1080 chipset in some markets, including Malaysia.

Realme 10 Pro 5G specifications

The Realme 10 Pro boasts a 6.72-inch 120Hz IPS LCD FHD+ display. A side-facing fingerprint scanner is included. The Snapdragon 695-powered gadget has up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage and up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM.

A 108-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) dual camera system is featured on the Realme 10 Pro. It includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging.

Realme 10 Pro+ Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro+ features a curved-edge AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. It also has an under-display fingerprint scanner. The screen has a 61-degree edge curve and a very tiny 2.33mm chin.

The device’s internal components include a Dimensity 1080 processor, up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. In addition to an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro sensor, it boasts a 108MP Samsung HP6 primary camera. The front includes a 16MP sensor.

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ come preloaded with Android 13 OS, which is overlaid with the latest Realme UI 4.0. A 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging powers the smartphone. It has a USB-C connector, dual SIM compatibility, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and NFC.

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iPhone 14’s SOS Satellite Feature Saved a Man From Freezing to Death

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 5, 2022

Although Apple’s iPhone 14 has many improvements over the previous model, it has a unique feature. With the latest iPhone 14 series, you can use Emergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services when you’re out of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Just a couple of weeks after Apple’s new Emergency SOS service went live in the US and Canada, the first success story is here. A man used his phone to signal a rescue team via satellite after becoming stranded in Alaska.

iPhone 14 saved a man from freezing to death thanks to SOS satellite feature

“On December 1, 2022, at around 2:00 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that an adult male traveling via snowmachine from Noorvik to Kotzebue had activated an Apple iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite on his iPhone after becoming stranded. Working with local search and rescue teams, the Apple Emergency Response Center, and the Northwest Arctic Borough Search and Rescue Coordinator, the NWAB SAR deployed four volunteer searchers to the Nimiuk Point area directly to the GPS coordinates provided by the Apple Emergency Response Center. The adult male was located and transported to Kotzebue by the volunteer search team. “There were no injuries reported to troopers,” reads a post by the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

How to use emergency SOS satellite

According to Apple emergency SOS via satellite can help you connect with emergency services under exceptional circumstances when no other means of reaching emergency services are available. If you call or text emergency services and can’t connect because you’re outside the range of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, your iPhone tries to connect you via satellite to the help that you need. Samsung has recently announced that a similar feature will appear in the new Galaxy S series.

You need iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16.1 or later.
To use iPhone 14 SOS satellite feature, open the Settings app.
Tap Emergency SOS.
Under Emergency SOS via satellite, tap Try Demo, then follow the onscreen instructions.

The service is free for the first two years with every iPhone 14 activation. Unfortunately, it is currently unclear how much the price will be after and is also expected to make its way outside North America, to France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK later this month.

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