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.
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.
Tecno POVA 4 is officially confirmed to launch in India. The brand had put up a dedicated microsite of the smartphone on e-commerce platform Amazon. Now, the POVA 4 is set to debut in the country on December 7th.
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The Amazon microsite of the Tecno POVA 4 reveals its key specifications. The device had debuted in Bangladesh last month and the Indian variant is expected to pack the same specifications.
As seen in the listing, the POVA 4 has a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout display and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is a gradient back panel housing three camera rings and an LED flash. The upcoming smartphone is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor based on a 6nm process under the hood. It will feature a dual-game engine. The device will pack 8GB RAM along with 5GB virtual RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The POVA 4 will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W charging. The Amazon microsite reveals that the Tecno POVA 4 will be available in Blue and Black colour options.
Other specifications of the Tecno POVA 4 remain unknown at the moment. But since the Indian variant will be similar to Bangladesh, the device will come with a 6.82-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The upcoming offering will feature a 50MP primary sensor paired with a secondary lens on the back and an 8MP selfie snapper. Software-wise, the smartphone will run on Android 12 out of the box.
Nubia is reportedly working on the Red Magic 8 and Red Magic 8 Pro for the Chinese market. The Red Magic 8 series is expected to launch as the world’s first gaming phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. Last month, the alleged Red Magic 8 Pro with NX729J model number was found listed in the 3C certification platform of China. The device has now reportedly appeared in the database of the TENAA certification site. It appears that the listing has been taken down. However, some Weibo users (via) were able to spot it and share its details.
Red Magic 8 Pro Specifications (Rumored)
The Red Magic 8 Pro’s TENAA listing shows it has a 6.8-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 2480 x 1116 pixels. The device is said to provide a full-screen experience due to its narrow bezels and lack of a punch-hole.
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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform will be present under the hood of the Red Magic 8 Pro. It is expected to arrive in multiple configurations, as it will offer up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. In all likelihood, the gaming phone may come equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage to offer a stellar gaming experience.
The Red Magic 8 Pro will come in 5,000mAh and 6,000mAh battery variants. As per the 3C listing of the device, it will offer up to 165W fast charging. It is likely to come preloaded with Android 13 OS.
It has a 16-megapixel under-display camera for selfies. The back panel of the phone features a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The handset measures 163.98 x 76.35 x 8.9mm and weighs around 228 grams. With 3C and TENAA certifications under the belt, it appears that Red Magic’s new gaming flagship may go official by the end of this month or by early January 2023.
Transsion Holdings, the parent company of Tecno, Infinix, and Itel, announces a global strategic partnership with Google. This collaboration will involve in-depth cooperation in Android operating system, online advertising, and Google Cloud services.
The two companies aim to serve emerging markets like Africa through this new partnership.
The official press release notes that Google will help Transsion build a ‘smart life ecological platform’. This platform will power ‘digital smart lifestyles’ and serve hundreds of millions of consumers in emerging markets and global mobile developers.
Transsion will use Google advertising tools to transform its digital platform business. The company seeks to improve its advertising monetization efficiency with this move.
Further, Transsion will also utilize Google Cloud technology to enhance its business capabilities in operation. It will introduce Google Cloud’s advanced infrastructure, big data, AI/ML network, and Media CDN technologies to improve user experience and build a Transsion developer cloud platform
Google’s Media CDN is not only safe and efficient but also provides a full range of automated content delivery experiences. Since it brings service content close to end users, it will help developers going to Africa maximize their operational efficiency at a minimum cost.
About 5 billion of the 8 billion world population live in emerging markets. Transsion and Google intend to provide high-quality smart products and efficient mobile internet services to these consumers via their collaboration.
Back in May, Asus unveiled the ExpertBook B9 along with the B7 Flip 2-in-1 laptop in the global market. Out of the two, the brand has finally begun selling the ExpertBook B9 in the US. Let’s take a look at the pricing and availability.
Asus ExpertBook B9 pricing & availability
Asus has a starting price tag of US$1,840.85 on the ExpertBook B9 with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. There is also a 32GB/2TB option with a US$2,439.99 price tag, however, it is currently on a 7% discount and is going for US$2,266.89 on Amazon.com in the US.
Asus ExpertBook B9 specs & features
The ExpertBook B9 is a 14-inch business laptop with a 33Whr battery that weighs only 880 grams (1.94 lbs). A larger battery version with a 66Wh battery pack is also available, although it is 1005 grams heavier (2.2 lbs). According to Asus, the larger model’s battery life can last up to 16 hours.
The B9 is powered by Intel’s 12th generation U series CPUs, which range in speed from the Core i5-1235U to the Core i7-1265U. With 10 cores, 12 threads, and a high clock speed of 4.8GHz, the i7-1265U CPU is the fastest available. It may be configured with up to 2TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
The laptop boasts a 14-inch Full HD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a backlit keyboard, and a touchpad that serves as both a physical keypad and a virtual one. The webcam supports Windows Hello facial recognition and has a 720p resolution. The laptop also features two Thunderbolt 4 connections, HDMI 2.0, a headphone jack, and one USB Type-A port. The laptop has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity.
It is no secret that Redmi is working on its next generation of high-performance devices known as the Redmi K60 series. So far, leaks and certifications have revealed that the series will have three models – Redmi K60, Redmi K60 Pro, and Redmi K60E.
Redmi K60 render
Now, leaked images (via DCS) of the Redmi K60’s box have appeared online, indicating that the device is being mass-produced and the brand is stocking up ahead of the launch. Earlier, the Redmi K60 series was expected to debut by the end of the year; however, due to Xiaomi postponing the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series, the launch timeline of the Redmi K60 series has also been moved to early January.
Xiaomiui has uncovered the internal MIUI builds for the Redmi K60 series, with V14.0.2.0.TMNCNXM, V14.0.0.4.TMKCNXM, and V13.0.1.0.SMMCNXM representing the K60, K60 Pro, and K60E, respectively. It reveals that the Redmi K60 and K60 Pro will debut with MIUI 14, while the K60E will launch with MIUI 13. Xiaomi is expected to officially launch MIUI 14 at the Xiaomi 13 launch event.
The K60E has a Snapdragon 870 or Dimensity 8200 chip, according to previous leaks, whilst the K60 and K60 Pro have Snapdragon 8+ gen 1 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips, respectively. The Redmi K60, according to reports, will have a 6.67-inch AMOLED 120Hz display. It could have a 5,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging. The Redmi K60 will have a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary camera with OIS on the back.
The K60 Pro, on the other hand, is expected to feature a 2K AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it is said to contain a 50MP main camera sensor, which is claimed to be a modified Sony IMX766 sensor. Unfortunately, the finer details of the Redmi K60 series are not available yet.
After launching the Realme GT Neo 3 smartphone earlier this year, the OPPO-backed company is gearing up to launch its successor in the form of the Realme GT Neo 5 series — GT Neo 5 and GT Neo 5T, skipping the 4 number as per China’s custom.
Now, ahead of the official launch of the new Realme GT Neo 5 series smartphones, battery specifications and charging capabilities of the two versions of the phones have leaked online.
A well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the upcoming Realme GT Neo 5 smartphone will come in two variants based on the battery and charging capacity. The BLP985 is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 150W fast charging, while the BLP987 is a 4,600mAh battery having support for a massive 240W fast charging technology.
Additionally, it is also reported that the Realme GT Neo 5 series will come with Sony IMX890 primary camera sensor with support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and is claimed to offer better performance than the Realme GT Neo 3 series. It will have a triple-camera setup on the back and either 16MP or 32MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
Based on the leaks and reports so far, the smartphone is expected to feature a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9-series processor, but the exact chipset is not yet known. In the software department, we expect the phone to run the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI 4.0 custom user interface.
Almost all power banks available on the market have a similar design. They appear like a thick slab with a few ports and a battery indicator. Shargeek sent us the Storm 2 and the Storm 2 Slim, which look completely different from the other power banks. Not only do these power banks have a beautiful see-through design, but they also have multiple ports and can charge at up to 130W. Continue reading to learn more about Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim.
What’s in the box?
Shargeek Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim
The Shargeek Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim come in a big retail package, which comprises of following items:
– Power bank – USB-C to USB-C cable (1,2 metres) – Tote bag – User manual
Design and Build
Shargeek Storm 2
It goes without saying that one of the USPs of Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim is that they boast a cyberpunk-style transparent design. Almost all power banks available in the market have a monotonous design, as they just appear like a slab with some indicators that show charging levels. The Storm 2 weighs 595 grams, whereas the Storm 2 Slim weighs 450 grams on my weighing scale.
The transparent casing of the Shargeek Storm is made of hard polycarbonate. The top part of Storm 2 features a color display (not a touchscreen), a physical button, the brand name of the device, and the circuit board housing components like capacitors, ICs, connectors, and other items. The remaining part houses Samsung lithium battery cells (UL9504A recognized). Hence, both are airline-safe products, meaning that they can be carried in your hand luggage on an airplane.
The Storm 2 power bank has a 1.14-inch IPS display. As can be seen in the images, the screen is quite clear and shows different colors. The letters V, A, W, and C are displayed on the screen in the units for voltage, current, power, and temperature, respectively.
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The topline on the screen shows the port status. The section below shows the Input Status and Output Status. The power bank’s battery indicator is in the top-right corner. Below it, one can see the temperature of the battery pack, the temperature of the circuit board, and the running time. These are visible on the first level of the GUI.
The second level of the GUI can be accessed by long-pressing the physical button. Here users can configure the DC output parameters, view detailed information about the battery pack, change the temperature unit, reset the system time, configure the display settings, turn off, and return to the first-level GUI.
The GUI is made available through the company’s Energy Management OS (EMOS). The same screen and settings are available on the Storm 2 Slim.
Many power banks advertise their highest charging speeds. However, it is only when a voltage current tester is used in between the power bank and the connected device that one can determine the exact charging speeds. With charging speeds shown on the displays of the Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim, one can easily check whether their devices are being charged at maximum power. The Storm 2 houses a 25,600mAh battery pack, while the Storm 2 Slim has a 20,000mAh battery pack.
Ports and Power Distribution
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As for the ports, Storm 2 has two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a DC port. The Storm 2 Slim, is a more travel-friendly product since it has a slimmer design with two ports: a USB-C and a USB-A. Both products take around 90 minutes to reach full charge when charged at maximum speeds.
The USB-C port (C1 on Storm 2) offers the fastest charging output. The USB-A port is ideal for charging accessories.
Here is a look at the power distribution of Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim:
Power distribution of Storm 2
Power distribution of Storm 2 Slim
Input: – USB-C1: 100W Max – DC port: 72W
Input: – USB-C only: 65W Max
Output: – USB-C1: 100W Max (PD 3.0) – USB-C2: 30W Max (PD 3.0 and QC 4+) – USB-A: 18W Max (QC 3.0) – DC: 9.9W – 75.6W
Output (when using two ports together): – DC + USB-C2: 65W + 30W = 95W Max – DC + USB-A: 65W + 18W = 83W Max – USB-C1 + USB-C2: 65W + 30W = 95W Max – USB-C1 + USB-A: 65W + 18W = 83W Max – USB-A + USB-C2: 25W Max
Output (when using three ports together): – DC + USB-C2 + USB-A: 65W + 25W = 90W Max – USB-C1 + USB-C2 + USB-A: 65W + 25 = 90W Max
Output: – USB-C: 100W Max (PD 3.0) – USB-A: 30W Max – When using USB-C + USB-A together: 100W + 30W = 130W Max
Safety Standards
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According to Shargeek, Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim are both equipped with built-in protection systems. It offers input and output high voltage protection, short circuit protection, and extreme low/high temperature protection. The batteries packed inside the Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim are UL-95404A recognized. In addition, the company claims that these devices have a fireproof polycarbonate chassis.
Verdict
I feel that many users may not use the physical button on the Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim very often, as it needs to be hit a couple of times to navigate for some functions. Nevertheless, the Storm 2 / Storm 2 Slim is something that you will want to carry when you are travelling. Shargeek has done a good job of adding a display to these products, which makes it possible to check whether the devices are being charged at their highest supported charging speeds.
If you are looking for a power bank with a unique appeal and with support for fast charging and huge battery backup, the Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim are something you should consider. The Storm 2 and Storm 2 Slim are priced at $199 and $229, respectively. On its official website, the company is offering a $30 coupon code GEEK10, 30-day money-back guarantee, and lifetime customer support for both products.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the Storm 2 / Storm 2 Slim review are solely mine based on my experience, and there has been no editorial input from Shargeek.
Apple’s Mixed Reality headset, which has been in the news for the past few months as the upcoming AR/VR device from the technology giant, may get delayed due to software-related issues, reports Ming-Chi Kuo.
According to the report, the long-rumored Apple AR/VR headset is having unspecified software-related issues, which could delay the mass shipments of the device to the second half of next year, i.e. 2023.
Apple AR/VR Device Concept Design Render
Kuo says that the mass shipments for the components of the device are likely to start somewhere in the first half of 2023, but the shipment of the fully assembled device may not begin until the second half of the year, resulting in a delayed launch even if Apple announces the device earlier in the year.
Earlier, Kuo had claimed that the AR/VR device or the Mixed Reality headset from Apple could be announced at a January media event, with mass shipments beginning in the second quarter of the year. It is not yet known whether the delay in shipments would result in a pushback for the announcement of the device.
If the device isn’t announced in early 2023, then the WWDC 2023, somewhere around the month of June should be a good opportunity for the Cupertino-based tech giant to unveil the new device and open up its Software Development Kit (SDK) for developers to create AR/VR applications of the device.
Ming-Chi Kuo also expects the upcoming product from Apple to be on the expensive side when it comes to pricing. He forecasts that because of the pricing, the company will ship less than 500,000 units in the year 2023. We’ll have to wait for a few more weeks or months to know the features and pricing of the device.
Apart from its thriving smartphone business, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi‘s MIJIA brand is a popular sub-brand with a broad spectrum of product offerings ranging from smart home gadgets to scooters and other appliances. Sadly, most products released in China hardly find their way to the international market. However, one product has just made its way out of China. Xiaomi has released the MIJIA Cooking Robot in Denmark, indicating that the product will be available in other European countries in due course.
The MIJIA Cooking Robot was first launched in China in September of this year. The product is said to deliver over 35 methods to perform key tasks such as spice grinding, washing, and chopping. There is even a weighing scale on the device for measuring ingredients. The device uses an AI algorithm to assist users in making smart cooking decisions. In addition, Xiaomi claims the cooking robot can be used to prepare up to four dishes at a go as it comes with four different compartments for stewing, boiling, grilling, and steaming.
The cooking robot features an 8-inch LCD touchscreen panel that displays parameters such as recipes and the device’s settings. Apart from the touchscreen control, the cooking robot can be controlled via voice prompt. The entire gadget comes with up to 2.2L capacity and has a maximum heating temperature of 180 °C (~356 °F). It equally packs a peak rotation speed of 12,000 rpm.
As stated earlier, the MIJIA Cooking Robot is presently on sale in Germany and it is priced at €1,199.99. This is slightly higher than the 6,999 yuan (~US$996) price tag it was launched in China. However, the price is also lower than popular rival products like the Thermomix TM6 Noir which is selling for €1,399 in Germany. It is impressive to see a MIJIA product getting launched outside China. However, there is no indication if the product will make its way into other European markets anytime soon.
The Chinese electronics manufacturer Doogee, best known for its rugged smartphones, recently entered the tablet market with the Doogee T10 tablet. A month later, the brand appears to be preparing to launch a successor, which is expected to be made available before the end of the year.
The new tablet will come with a few notable upgrades over the Doogee T10, making it an attractive proposition for people willing to spend a bit more for better features. Starting off, the tablet will feature a slightly larger 10.4-inch display, which will have a 2K resolution compared to the FHD+ resolution of the T10. The display will come with Widevine L1 and TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certifications.
The chipset featured in the device will be a Unisoc Tiger 616, which will be paired with 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The front will offer an 8MP camera for video calls, while the back will rock a 16MP camera for snapping pictures. The operating system will be based on Android 12, and the device will offer support for two nano SIM cards or a SIM + TF card. A sizable 8,300mAh battery will power the tablet, which can be fast charged at 18W.
For connectivity, the tablet will support WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS with Beidou/A-GPS/GLONASS/Galileo. The tablet, charger, data cable, SIM card removal pin, user guide, capacitive stylus, and TPU leather case are all included in the standard retail box. Through a docking plug-in interface, the Doogee T20 supports connecting to an external keyboard. However, the keyboard or keyboard case must be purchased separately. Sadly, there is no 3.5 mm audio jack.
On December 22, the first 500 units will be offered at a special price of US$149. After then, the cost will increase to US$179; however, other discounts will still be available depending on the merchant.
Lenovo has a new tablet that features an e-ink display and the device is now all set to officially go on sale. The device, dubbed Lenovo Yoga Paper E-Ink tablet, is now available for pre-order in the Chinese market.
The product is priced at 2,999 yuan (~$431), but for those who pre-order the device by paying a 100 yuan (~$14) deposit, the tablet will be available for a discounted price of 2,699 yuan, which is about $388.
Coming to the specifications, Lenovo Yoga Paper E-Ink Tablet features a 10.3-inch flicker-free e-ink display which offers a comfortable look and feel like real paper for reading and writing. The color temperature for the screen can be adjusted and the brightness changes automatically based on the surroundings.
It has a paper-like texture and matte screen coating, which ensures minimal marks after long-term use and does not slip when writing. The device has a 5.5mm thin metal body and adopts CNC-integrated high-end technology. It is designed in a way to make it feel comfortable to hold in the left as well as the right hand.
There’s a stylus that comes with the tablet, which does not need to be charged or paired with the device. It has a low latency of 23ms and a pressure sensitivity is 4096. It supports nine types of smart pens, which means that the handwriting style can be adjusted and it also supports side-edge writing, simulating the effect of real handwriting. There’s also a dedicated compartment for storing the stylus when not in use.
It supports multiple online books and provides hundreds of thousands of genuine book resources and can also support third-party reading applications, along with the function of importing e-books in multiple formats. There’s also support for underlining text, adding question marks, quickly selecting content, one-stop query dictionaries, translation, and reading aloud, among others.
Xiaomi was supposed to debut the Xiaomi 13 series on December 1 in China. However, the launch got postponed, and the new launch date is yet to be announced by the smartphone giant. While we wait for the company to provide further updates, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has appeared on SIRIM and BIS databases, hinting at an imminent Malaysian and Indian launch.
As Spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, both the BIS and SIRIM certifications show that the device has the model number 2210132G. The SIRIM certification also confirms the moniker as the “Xiaomi 13 Pro.” Other than that, the certifications don’t reveal much about the smartphone. However, we already have plenty of information on the device thanks to numerous leaks. Let’s take a look.
Xiaomi 13 Pro specs (rumored)
Compared to the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the 13 Pro will have a redesigned back, as evident by the leaked images. The camera bump will be especially square with rounded edges. The camera module will house an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor as its primary camera. The other two cutouts will be filled by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel 3.2x optical zoom telephoto lens with OIS.
The display of the device is tipped to measure 6.73 inches and is expected to offer 2K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1920Hz PWM dimming, and 1,900 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the device will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is also said to feature a 4,820mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It will support 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. The Xiaomi 13 Pro will be equipped with the Surge G1 chip for better power management while charging.
Other than these features, the device is said to come with an IR blaster, a cyber-engine linear motor, NFC, and an IP68-rated chassis. The device will weigh 229 grams (with a leather back of 210 grams) and measure 8.38mm in thickness (8.7mm leather back).
Apple has come up with critical news that could affect iPhone prices and stocks. Allegedly, the company accelerated its plans to shift iPhone production from China to other countries. The tech giant, has set its sights on other Asian countries and wants to take production to India and Vietnam.
Apple tells suppliers to plan for shift of iPhone production out of China
China is Apple’s choice for production for many of its significant products, but over the years, it has reconsidered relying on the country so much. While it has long planned to start spreading its production into other territories, it seems that Apple is becoming more proactive about its intentions.
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According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article, Apple wrote that its eyes are set on other Asian countries. Allegedly, the company wants to take production to India and Vietnam. The report stated that Apple executives have long known the risks of dumping production to China but have not made anything against it. It was noted that China provided Apple with an educated and hardworking workforce, political stability and a vast market for its products.
The plans mention reduced dependency on Foxconn Technology Group companies. Buffeted by lockdowns led by zero-COVID government policies, as well as riots that have occurred at Foxconn’s troubled Zhengzhou factory, the biggest maker of Pro-model iPhone, Apple has more of a need to migrate away. Analyst Daniel Ives said: “What happened at the Foxconn factory in China was the last straw for Apple.”
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple plans to manufacture 40-45% of iPhones in India, up from a current level in the single digits. Meanwhile, Vietnam is expected to take on more production of other product ranges, such as AirPods, Apple Watch, and MacBook models.
Dexpole has opened a Kickstarter campaign for its Solar Power Bank with 65W USB-C charging support. The device is equipped with a 24,000mAh battery and three inputs. It is a foldable device with a 24% conversion rate while its solar panels can fully charge the device in 5 hours. The new Dexpole power bank sports a unique design and it is made from high-quality material. The outer surface of the device is made of high-grade film material while the overall sewing was achieved innovatively.
The Dexpole Solar Power Bank has four solar panels in addition to charging it via a wall socket. Using the wall outlet, you can fully charge the power bank in 1.6 hours (96 minutes) and the LED display indicates charging and progress. According to Dexpole, the power bank can charge an iPhone 14 Pro Max four times or an iPad Pro 12.9 2022 twice. Two USB-A ports are also featured together with its 65W USB-C port. The two USB-A ports can output 24W power while the USB-C delivers 65W. It is foldable, weighs 1.2kg, and is water- and dust-proof.
The Dexpole Solar Power Bank’s Kickstarter campaign offers a 41% discount for the device. It requires a pledge of HK$ 777 (~$100) and it is also open to the global market. The earliest deliveries of the Dexpole Solar Power Bank will be in January 2023. The original price of the power bank is HK$ 1,137 (~$146). Dexpole says the power bank is compatible with all USB devices and it can be used both indoors and outdoors. The Kickstarter campaign has already yielded HK$150,461 from 186 backers. The initial target for the product was HK$ 30,000. Dexpole is providing a delivery guarantee and a 1-year warranty for the product. It is also offering lifetime customer support for the power bank.
BOE has showcased what is the world’s first 600Hz laptop display. The current lineup of gaming laptops does not offer such a high refresh rate and the display will come with added technology. The current Nvidia RTX 4000 series are unlikely to support a 600Hz display.
It has been a race by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to shift the boundaries of the display refresh rates in their products. It seems ages ago when the 60Hz displays berthed. Currently, some laptops like the Alienware XT7 R2 have a 480Hz display refresh rate. The gaming industry is however still desirous of higher refresh rates which will be beneficial to most AAA titles. BOE is working towards satisfying the growing crowd of gaming enthusiasts.
BOE is showcasing several display technologies at the World Display Industry Conference. The lineup of innovative BOE offerings includes the 34-inch ultra-wide Mini-LED gaming screen with 165Hz refresh rate, Z-shape folding smartphone displays, and a 16-inch 600Hz laptop screen. The 600Hz display also comes with 1.66ms fps. The laptop could use TN or IPS panels and either FHD or FHD+ display resolution. The aspect ratio of the 600Hz laptop is 16 10. The exact specifications of these impressive displays are not yet known.
It will be interesting to see the new displays debut in an actual product but this could be a few years away. Last year, BOE announced its 27-inch 500Hz display but it is yet to enter the market. BOE had said that a 500Hz refresh rate would be possible through an 8-lane eDP connection. However, industry experts have pointed out that a 600Hz panel will need a DisplayPort 2.0 connection to operate. Possibly BOE could be working on an innovative stream compression technology to accommodate the monster refresh rate.
Along with smartphones and AIoT goods, Xiaomi has plans to enter a number of other markets. Their smartphone business has been performing quite well in the marketplace. The company also intends to produce its first-ever AI-driven automobile in order to get into the electric vehicle market. Currently, the company is preparing to join the desktop PC market. A few really nice Windows laptops from the brand have previously been released.
The two different styles were reportedly planned to be unveiled at the Xiaomi event on December 1. Due to Jiang Zemin’s passing as the former general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, the event has been postponed. It appears that two PC designs were still shown off to select folks a little early while we wait for a new date to be set.
Let’s start with the former. The Xiaomi Host Mini PC appears to be a small form factor (SFF) device that has been showcased in a basic version. That is to say, the system in the image only has a 100W XM22AL5X PSU installed. The remainder of the hardware that will be included in the box hasn’t been revealed because it’s unlikely that Xiaomi will sell it as a full-featured kit.
Now let’s go on to the other system, about which we know a lot more. It is a small PC with a form factor similar to the Mac Mini or Intel NUC. It will reportedly be powered by a 45W MD Ryzen 7 6800H APU with a Radeon 680M RDNA2 GPU, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD. Rumour has it that it will cost CNY 3999, or about $570.
A new era begins in air travel. As you know, the use of mobile phones during the flight was very limited until today. Passengers and flight crew had to put their devices in Airplane Mode or turn them off completely. This caused problems on long-haul flights and forced people to pay high prices to use Wi-Fi. However, the rules are finally changing with the new technologies. Airline passengers in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to use their phones to full effect in the sky.
The end of airplane mode?
The EU Commission reserved certain frequency bands for aircraft in 2008 and allowed some services to offer internet access in the air. Unfortunately, this service is both slow and overpriced. The only alternative for passengers was to put their devices in airplane mode. However, the rules are changed. Airline passengers in European Union countries will not need to put their phones in airplane mode during flight.
The European Commission announced that it has decided to remove the ‘airplane mode’ rule. The deadline for member states to make the 5G frequency bands available for planes is 30 June 2023. This will mean people can use all of their phone’s features mid-flight – enabling calls and data-heavy apps that stream music and video. According to the European Commission, new system will be able to take advantage of the much faster download speeds provided by 5G and can be over 100Mbps.
Dai Whittingham, chief executive of the UK Flight Safety Committee, said: “There was a concern they could interfere with automatic flight control systems. What has been found with experience is the risk of interference is very small. The recommendation has always been that once you are in flight, devices should be in in airplane mode.”
iQOO 11 5G is set to launch on Dec. 8 in Malaysia, Indonesia, and China. Ahead of the launch, the IQOO 11’s Chinese variant with the V2243A model number has received certification from the TENAA authority of China. As usual, the TENAA appearance of the device has revealed all its key specifications.
iQOO 11 specifications (rumored)
The TENAA listing of iQOO 11 reveals that it measures 164.86 x 77.07 x 8.72mm and weighs 205 grams. It houses a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that supports Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and 10-bit colors.
iQOO 11
The iQOO 11’s TENAA listing states that it has a 13-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera unit. However, it appears that TENAA erroneously mentions one of the rear cameras as front camera. Several reports have claimed that the iQOO 11 will have a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) triple camera unit on the back. For an enhanced photography experience, the iQOO 11 will come equipped with the Vivo V2 ISP.
The iQOO 11 will come preloaded with Android 13 and OriginOS 3 UI on top. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform and 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM (LPDDR5X). It will come with 128 GB (UFS 3.1) / 256 GB / 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The iQOO 11 will have a 5,000mAh battery with 120 W fast charging. The handset offers other features, such as an in-display fingerprint scanner and an IR blaster.
The iQOO 11 Pro with some advanced features is also expected to launch in China alongside the iQOO 11 5G. It is unclear whether the Pro model will be released in markets outside China on Dec. 8.
A new Redmi phone with model number 2212ARNC4L has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The device has also been spotted with the Redmi 12C moniker in the IMEI database (via. Xiaomiui). Hence, it appears that the device will be launched soon in the global market.
Earlier this year, Redmi unveiled the Redmi 10C with the Snapdragon 680 onboard in different markets. Now that the Redmi 12C name has appeared in the IMEI database, it seems that the company may skip the Redmi 11C device.
Unfortunately, there is no information available on the major specifications of the Redmi 12C. However, it does reveal that the device will support dual-band Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity. It will be preloaded with the MIUI 13 operating system. It appears that the Redmi 12C will be an entry-level phone like the Redmi 10C and Redmi 9C. The model number of the device does suggest that it will launch in December this year.
Apart from the Redmi 12C, the company is also said to be working on the Redmi 11A. A Redmi phone with the model number 22120RNC86C was spotted at TENAA in November. This device is believed to be the Redmi 11A handset. Its Indian variant has been certified by the BIS authority, whereas its global edition has been in the IMDA database recently.
The alleged Redmi 11A’s TENAA listing revealed that it has a 6.708-inch IPS LCD HD+ display, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel dual-camera system. It is powered by an unknown octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0GHz. The phone is expected to feature up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of built-in storage. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery and is likely to run on MIUI 13-based Android 12 OS. Some of its other features include LTE connectivity, an IR blaster, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
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