Shargeek Has a Macintosh Inspired 67W Charger With A Display

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Dec 2, 2022

Chargers are one of the most needed technologies in our daily lives. We use it to charge phones, computers, and even headphones. Well, don’t you think the design of a product we use so often should be better? Shargeek, which combines popular design elements with modern technology, has designed a new product with the same thought in mind. Here comes The first 67W Macintosh charger with a power display.

Shargeek: The First 67W Macintosh designed charger with power display

Shargeek’s Macintosh charger is for you if you are into retro designs. The company, which started to raise funds on Indiegogo a while ago, reached its goal and entered the production process. The Retro 67 has the same design as Apple’s legendary computer Macintosh. It has a real-time power output display, while the digital rain indicates the charging status.

Moreover, the Macintosh-looking charger is as ambitious with its features as it is with its design. The Retro 67 features 3 Type-C ports that support various kinds of Fast Charging Protocols such as PD3.0, QC3.0, SCP/FCP, Apple 2.4, etc. This charger is compatible with the latest MacBook Air (M2) and fully recharges it in less than 2 hours.

The charger is equipped with an internal APS (Active Protecting System) detecting product temperature 180,000 times per hour to shield safety. With Retro 67, you do not need to worry about charging safety. In addition, the company does not hesitate to be compared with its competitors, on the product page, there is a page where the features of Shargeek are compared to other models.

Shargeek’s promotional text about the product is as follows: “Introducing Shargeek Retro 67. We’re passionate about bringing fun and high-performance products to our custom-ers. This time we bring you the Retro 67, an upgraded version of the Retro 35.The Retro 67 pays homage to the classic movie, The Matrin, with a patented “LED Matrim” display to show the real-time charging power and the famous visual effect. We’ve restored the original Macintosh design and the ewterior details to pay tribute to the classic! It’s not only a charger but also a worthy collectable.”

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Xiaomi MIJIA Pure Smart Humidifier Pro Plus Edition With a 900ML/H Humidification Rate Launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 2, 2022

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest humidifier and it comes with an impressive 900ml/h humidification rate and a 5L water tank. The product is known as Xiaomi MIJIA Pure Smart Humidifier Pro Plus and is now available in China. It is a successor to the MIJIA Smart Humidifier from last year and the device is 50% more powerful than its predecessor.

Xiaomi MIJIA pure Smart Humidifier Pro Plus

The MIJIA Pure Smart Humidifier Pro Plus Edition is equipped with humidification sensors for auto adjustment and also features a quiet sleeping mode. The sleeping mode humidifies the room silently at 300ml/h with a noise level of 31.24dB. It can detect humidity in the room and automatically adjust its settings and prevent water pooling on the floor. With its built-in OLED screen, the humidifier can display the humidity and the water volume in real-time. The gadget is also anti-mist as it does not form mist during its operation.

The humidifier has a 5L water tank that can be filled with tap water which goes through the integrated filtration system. It ensures that the waterway is clean and the device remains efficient always. The silver ion antibacterial technology helps to maintain the product in top shape. The humidifier can be connected to the MIJIA app and supports XiaoAI voice commands.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Pure Smart Humidifier Pro Plus Edition is available in China for a discounted price of 899 yuan ($127) via Xiaomi Youpin. The original price of the gadget is 999 yuan (~$141), but it is not clear when this price will kick in. At the moment, there are no global availability and pricing information for the MIJIA Pure Smart humidifier. The dimensions of the product are also not known but its predecessor with the same 5L tank was 508 x 285mm. We expect Xiaomi to launch this product outside China in no distant time.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Receiving Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update in India

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Anurag

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Dec 2, 2022

Samsung has been aggressively rolling out the One UI 5 update to its smartphones. The brand has already updated all of its eligible flagships and a sizeable number of mid-range devices. In the latest development, the Korean company is rolling out a stable One UI 5-based Android 13 update to the Galaxy M42 5G. The update is currently being seeded in India and will likely extend to other regions soon. Here are the details.

As reported by SamMobile, Samsung is now rolling out stable One UI 5 build to Galaxy M42 users in India. The update comes with firmware version M426BXXU3CVK5 and brings plenty of new features. It also bumps the device’s security patch level to November 2022. The update is expected to extend to other countries in the near future.

The new update is expected to bring all the new features introduced by Samsung with One UI 5.0. There will be many visual changes, such as new notification icons and notification interfaces. The update may include stackable widget support, Bixby Text Call, new multitasking gestures, and more. The changelog for the update is not available.

Galaxy M42 users living in India should be getting an OTA notification of the new software. If not, users can check for the update by going to Settings, selecting Software Update, and tapping “Download and install.”

To recall, Galaxy M42 debuted last year with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It features a 20-megapixel selfie camera and packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging.

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JX1 Mini-PC With Intel Celeron N5105 Processor and All Rear-mounted Ports Launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 2, 2022

The JX1 mini-PC powered by a 10W Intel Jasper Lake processor and 8GB LPDDR4 RAM has been unveiled. The JX1 has a unique arrangement of its input/output ports – they are all located at the rear of the gadget. The mini PC sports a minimalist design and offers a dual-screen output. It also offers 4K picture quality to deliver a theatre-like home entertainment experience. It can seamlessly connect to a monitor, PC, or TV, enhancing your productivity.

The JX1 specifically has the Intel Celeron N5105 processor under the Jasper Lake architecture. It offers 128GB/ 256GB storage options and has a UHD Graphics iGPU (Jasper Lake 24 EU) with a 10W TDP. The JX1 possibly offers expandable storage with the presence of an M.2 2280 SSD. The device has a USB-C with DisplayPort compatibility, a second USB-C, and three USB-A ports. It also features a Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

In terms of wireless connectivity, the JX1 can be connected via Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6. It is equipped with a small fan to enhance its heat management. The rear-mounted ports provide a cleaner desktop look for the JX1. However, versatility is lost with such an arrangement.

The JX1 mini-PC starts at $159.99 for the base storage model (128GB) while the 256GB model retails at $169.99. The package comes with a Windows 11 license and a 10% discount offer for the device will elapse shortly.

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Nokia XR20, G50, G11 Plus, X20 & X10 smartphones confirmed to receive Android 13 update

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Anurag

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Dec 2, 2022

HMD Global’s Nokia is not exactly known for delivering timely software updates to its smartphones. The brand has just finished rolling out Android 12 to all eligible smartphones. Now, it’s time for the Android 13 update. The Finnish company has confirmed Android 13 compatibility for five of its smartphones. Here are the details.

Nokia recently confirmed that the Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia G50 5G, Nokia G11 Plus, Nokia X20 5G, and Nokia X10 5G will be the first ones to receive the latest Android 13 update (via NokiaPowerUser). According to Google’s Android Enterprise recommended device list, the five Nokia phones mentioned above all have Android 13 with AER (Android Enterprise recommended) system certification.

These five smartphones are also on Google’s validated OS list. Interestingly, smartphones like the Nokia X30 5G and the Nokia G60 5G, which launched recently, are listed without Android 13 as one of the validated OS versions.

This list is only for enterprise customers, while for consumers, only the Nokia X20 5G is enrolled in the Android 13 Beta program. We can expect the Android 13 rollout to commence soon, but there’s no official timeline as of now.

To recall, the Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia G50 5G, Nokia G11 Plus, Nokia X20 5G, and Nokia X10 5G are all mid-range smartphones. The Nokia X20 5G comes with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2400 pixels of resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and up to 450 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G processor, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. It features a quad rear camera setup and packs a 4470mAh battery.

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Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro Ram and Storage Configurations Tipped Ahead of Launch

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 2, 2022

Xiaomi 13 series was supposed to launch in China today. However, it got postponed and the new event date is yet to be announced by the company. So far, leaks and rumours have spilt a lot of details on the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. The brand has also teased a few key features of the smartphones. Now, reliable tipster, Ishan Agarwal has shared the RAM and storage configurations of the Xiaomi 13 duo with publication PriceBaba. This is the only information about the upcoming offerings that was missing till now.

The report adds that the Xiaomi 13 will be available in four variants i.e. 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. It will also be offered in a limited edition colour variant. As for the Pro model, it will also arrive in four configurations like the regular variant. Apart from this, there is no additional information about the Xiaomi 13 duo.

The Xiaomi 13 duo are confirmed to come with an E6 AMOLED display with the regular variant having a flat screen and the Pro model featuring curved edges. Both devices will have ultra-narrow bezels of just 1.61 mm on all sides and a metal frame. The upcoming offerings will sport Leica-branded cameras. The company has confirmed that the Pro model will feature a 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch primary sensor. Additionally, the Xiaomi 13 duo will come with different 75mm telephoto cameras with an f/2.0 aperture lens.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi 13 series will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It will pack LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage technology. The regular and Pro models are expected to support 67W and 120W fast charging.

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ASUS ROG Warblade 3 AimPoint 36K Wireless Gaming Mouse Released in China, Starting at 599 Yuan

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Chandan

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Dec 2, 2022

ASUS has launched its new wireless gaming mouse in China. The ASUS ROG WarBlade 3 AimPoint 36K wireless gaming mouse has been officially launched in the country. You may wonder if this is the name of the gaming mouse of some long texts! Well, it is what it is! The wireless mouse comes with an all-new updated and gaming-oriented design, an improved grip for a longer duration of usage and much more. Let’s read more about the gaming accessory in detail.

The brand-new ROG WarBlade 3 AimPoint 36k wireless gaming mouse utilises SpeedNova wireless technology, which boasts a maximum range of 143 hours, and it also features a second-generation plug-in micro turn. The mouse’s weight has been further decreased to only 79 grams, and it is capable of RGB synchronisation. With a return rate of 1000 Hz, a maximum acceleration of 650 IPS, and a maximum acceleration of 50G, the DPI of the ROG AimPoint 36K flagship sensor can attain a deviation rate of 36000 less than 1%.

The mouse uses the brand’s unique blade series design. Right-handed users with medium to large-sized hands were taken into consideration when designing the mouse. It can link three devices simultaneously, supports 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wired three-mode connections, and can also be powered using a USB cable. That’s some really good specifications considering a gaming mouse.

Additionally, the ROG Blade 3 AimPoint 36K wireless gaming mouse has a ROG mechanical micro-movement that has a 70 million click life and is compatible with 3-Pin and 5-Pin Omron mini. The mouse will be offered in moon-white and dark night colour options. The cost of the former colour variant is CNY 599 ($85), whereas the cost of the latter is CNY 649 ($92).

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Deal For OLED Panels Cancelled Between Samsung and China’s BOE

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Chandan

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Dec 2, 2022

Samsung, a Korean technology giant, has long purchased OLED and LCD panels made directly by China’s BOE supplier. The agreement they made went smoothly and was a nice time. The manufacturers of cell phones and TVs used the panels that the BOE provided. According to the most recent information, Samsung is no longer interested in purchasing the OLED panels provided by the BOE. According to reports, the agreement made between the two businesses will be cancelled beginning in 2023.

According to a list TheElec acquired, Samsung has taken BOE off its official supplier list, meaning the corporation won’t be purchasing any goods from the Chinese manufacturer. This is a result of recent BOE problems with royalty payments. According to reports, the South Korean company asked BOE to pay royalties for utilising Samsung’s name in its marketing, but BOE refused. Samsung has since stopped purchasing as many display panels from BOE.

The panels supplied by the BOE were used by Samsung in their smartphones and other products. Now, the official list of suppliers posted by the brand has revealed that BOE is no more the part of suppliers for display. Just because of the changes in the deal between BOE and Samsung, the brand will now opt for purchasing the displays from CSOT and LG display. We are awaiting more official information regarding this move by Samsung.

Due to the geopolitical instability surrounding China, many businesses, including Apple and Samsung, are lowering their reliance on Chinese suppliers. According to recent reports, Apple no longer purchases NAND chips from the Chinese government-funded company YMTC. Instead, the business will purchase NAND chips from SK Hynix and Samsung. Another example is the most recent contract between Samsung and BOE.

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Xiaomi leads Indian Smart TV market, as region sees 38% growth in Q3 2022

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Sean

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Dec 2, 2022

The smart TV market in India has seen some notable growth in the third quarter of this year, when compared to the same time last year. During this period, Xiaomi took the lead in the market while other brands also saw growth as well. So let’s have a look.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the Chinese tech giant has continued to lead the smart TV market in Q3 2022, with a sizeable 11 percent market share. The company saw great sales, especially with its 4K display and Dolby Audio & Vision offerings on its products. The company’s PatchWall software also offered over 300 live channels, which helped models like the Xiaomi Mi 4A Horizon Edition, 5A series, and even Redmi Smart TV series to see great sales during this period.

Overall, the Indian smart TV market saw a notable growth of 38 percent YoY in this quarter. Global brands had dominated the market with a 40 percent market share, while Chinese brands came in second with a 38 percent market share. Lastly, the Indian brands only accounted for 22 percent of the total shipments in the region, but saw their shares more than double in this category in Q3 2022.

As per Senior Research Analyst Anshika Jain, “OnePlus, Vu and TCL were the fastest growing brands in the smart TV segment in Q3 2022. Xiaomi led the overall smart TV market with an 11% share, followed by Samsung. LG once again secured the third spot due to the introduction of new models, especially in the INR 20,000-INR 30,000 ($250 – $400) price range. Other emerging brands in the top 10 included realme, Sony and Haier.”

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OnePlus Monitors Confirmed To Come With 165HZ Refresh Rate, AMD Freesync Premium

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 2, 2022

OnePlus is set to launch two new monitors in India on December 12th. The brand will be expanding its product portfolio with the upcoming offerings. The two new monitors are X 27 with a 27-inch display and E 24 with a 24-inch screen. Today, OnePlus has revealed a key specification of the upcoming monitors. However, it remains to be seen whether the feature will be available on both models i.e. X 27 and E 24.

The OnePlus newest monitors are confirmed to come with a 165Hz refresh rate. This would result in smoother animations and an immersive viewing experience. The device will have a 1ms response time for smooth gameplay. The OnePlus monitors are also confirmed to feature AMD’s Freesync Premium technology which is capable of eliminating stuttering and screen tearing in games and videos by locking a display’s refresh rate to the frame rate of the graphics card.

OnePlus has already revealed that the X 27 monitor will be a premium offering whereas the E 24 will be a mid-range device. The former will offer a superior display and performance ideal for both work projects and gaming. The E 24 is said to provide great features at an affordable price tag for regular everyday usage. Previous teasers showed the OnePlus monitors with thin bezels across the display and a sleek premium stand.

OnePlus will be revealing more features of the X 27 and E 24 monitors in the coming days leading up to the launch event. Alongside the monitors, OnePlus is also launching the TV Y1S Pro 55-inch variant.

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Samsung Galaxy M04 Tipped to Launch in India Soon Under Rs 10,000

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 2, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M04’s launch timeline and price in India have been tipped. 91Mobiles has learnt the information from industry sources. The publication has also obtained poster images which Samsung may use to promote the upcoming phone in the coming days. The Galaxy M04 has bagged various certifications in the past including Bluetooth SIG, BIS, Geekbench, and was recently spotted on the Google Play Console listing. This suggests an imminent launch of the smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy M04 will arrive as the successor to the Galaxy M03. Past reports indicated that it may be a rebadged Galaxy A04 that is available in some markets. Now, the poster image indeed confirms the Galaxy M04 as the rebranded A04. The upcoming smartphone has a waterdrop notch display and dual camera rings on the back panel. It is seen in the Mint Green colour option. The device is said to pack 8GB RAM but we assume it to be after including virtual RAM technology.

Another poster reveals that the Samsung Galaxy M04 could be priced under Rs 8,999. It could compete against the likes of the Realme C-series, entry-level Redmi phones, and others in the market.

Reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy M04 is expected to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ display. It will be powered by MediaTek Helio G35 processor. The device is tipped to pack 3GB RAM and run on Android 12 OS. If the upcoming offering indeed arrives as the rebranded Galaxy A04, we can expect a 13MP+2MP back camera and a 5MP front snapper. The smartphone will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

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PC Shipments Drops in the US Markets During the Third Quarter; Claims Canalys Report

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Chandan

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Dec 2, 2022

Canalys has published its report for the PC shipment in the US market during Q3 of 2022. The report claims that the PC shipments in the market fell sharply by 12.1% in the third quarter over year-on-year growth. The report further reveals that laptops, in particular, have been around a 12% decline in the market and the desktop market, on the other hand, has seen a small 1% rise in the number of shipments. Dell, HP, Apple, Lenovo and Acer were among the top manufacturers.

Surprisingly, only Apple and Acer have witnessed some shipment growth. The remaining brands on the list have all seen a significant drop in their market share. More conservative business expenditures, along with weaker demand from the consumer and education sectors, were the main causes of the significant decline in laptop shipment volume. Although the consumer and education sectors are two of the product’s biggest clients, their demand in the third quarter was not actually sufficient.

Even though the third quarter was extremely difficult for PC suppliers, the fourth quarter’s prospects aren’t any better. The American holiday season should boost sales a little, but generally, Canalys predicts that the market will continue to decline. People are reducing back on their purchases of technology devices as a result of rising prices. The claims seem to be a little disappointing for the manufacturers present in the US markets.

According to the analyst, things will start to improve in 2023. It predicts that demand from the educational sector will begin to slowly increase in the following year, with the bulk of equipment upgrades taking place in 2024. There’s a long way to go until that. From a macroeconomic standpoint, the Federal Reserve is continuing to raise interest rates, which could result in additional job losses and increase loan costs, further reducing disposable income. The length of the recovery period will determine when consumer demand for PCs will start to increase.

According to Brian Lynch, a Canalys Research Analyst, “the U.S. PC market was already in a protracted phase of recession as both consumer and educational demand suffered with inflation and saturation.” The business sector, which was once robust, has now started to dwindle and posted its first year-over-year loss in 2022.

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Honor X9a Teasers Released, Could be Rebranded Version of This Phone for Global Market

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 2, 2022

Honor has started teasing a new phone named the Honor X9a in Malaysia. The first teasers of the phone have revealed its front and rear designs. The official images suggest that it could be a rebranded version of a phone that was recently released in China.

Honor is already offering the Honor X9 and Honor X9 5G in Malaysia. These devices are powered by the Snapdragon 680 and Snapdragon 695 chipsets, respectively. Both phones have a curved-edge display on the front and a circle-shaped camera module on the back.

The upcoming Honor X9a 5G has the same design language as the Honor X9 and X9 5G. In the video shared by Honor Malaysia, the X9a can be seen sporting an attractive curved-edge display. The company claims that it is an “ultra-tough OLED curved display.” It features a large camera ring on the back.

“So impressive! Can't imagine that the curved screen can be so tough”, as said by HONOR Xperience Officer

Check out the result of the quality test #HONOR #HONORX9a pic.twitter.com/F6noD9PDfu
— HONOR MY (@HonorMalaysia) December 2, 2022

Honor is yet to confirm the specifications of the Honor X9a 5G. In all likelihood, the X9a 5G could be a rebranded version of the Honor X40, which debuted in September in China. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to launch the phone as early as next week in Malaysia.

Honor X40 Specifications

The Honor X40 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and a 5,100mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

The X40 has an 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls. On the back, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash.

For security, it features an under-display fingerprint scanner. It runs on Android 12 OS and Magic UI 6.1.

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Vivo X90 Pro+ debuts the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, sale starts December 6

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Sean

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Dec 2, 2022

Earlier today (2nd December 2022), Vivo officially updated its official website to announce that its X90 Pro+ debuts Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The company has already launched the smartphone but did not reveal the chipset that powered this device till today.

For those unaware, Xiaomi was set to be the first smartphone brand to sell its flagship smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, following the delay in the Xiaomi 13 series announcement, it seems like Vivo is taking over this mantle with the news going official. So now, the Vivo X90 Pro+ is the first device to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, after its announcement on November 22. This device is expected to go on sale starting from December 6. Prior to this, the company only listed the X90 Pro+ with a 4nm TSMC chipset.

Although the pre-orders for the smartphone is currently live in China. As of right now, it is also unclear when exactly Xiaomi will announce its Xiaomi 13 series, but we can expect an official announcement regarding this matter soon. Talking about the X90 Pro+, it sports a 6.78 inch OLED display that has a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,300 nits of peak brightness with HDR10+. The display also houses an in display fingerprint scanner with the device’s body also being IP68 certified. On the rear, it feature a quad camera setup (50MP+48MP+50MP+64MP) while the front has a 32 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Xiaomi 13, iQOO 11, Realme 10 Pro Plus, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 2, 2022

The number of smartphone launches next week is expected to be too many. That’s because some of the big-name launches intended for this week have been postponed. These events are now expected to take place as early as next week.

A total of 5 brands may hold press conferences in the upcoming days. Three of them will take place in China, while the remaining two will be held in global markets.

The companies that will be debuting new handsets are Xiaomi, iQOO, Huawei, Tecno, and Realme. Let’s take a look at all the phones that are expected to go official next week.

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1. Tecno Phantom X2

Tecno Phantom X2

The Tecno Phantom X2 is scheduled to launch on December 7. The press conference will be held in Dubai. We are not sure whether there will be a live stream.

Thanks to leaks and official teasers, we know a lot about the successor of the original Phantom X. Its main highlights will be MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset and 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz curved Super AMOLED display.

Other expected features include a 64MP triple camera system, a 32MP selfie camera, Android 12, and a 5,100mAh battery.

2. Realme 10 Pro Series

Realme 10 Pro Plus

The Realme 10 Pro series is set to launch in global markets, including India, on December 8. These phones are already official in China, and therefore, we know everything about them.

The Realme 10 Pro Plus arrives with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip, 108MP main camera, 16MP selfie camera, Android 13, 5,000mAh battery, and 67W fast wired charging support.

On the other hand, the Realme 10 Pro comes with a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 108MP main camera, 16MP selfie camera, Android 13, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast wired charging support.

3. Xiaomi 13 Series

Xiaomi 13

The Xiaomi 13 series was supposed to go official on December 1. But it has been now delayed. Though the company is yet to announce the new launch date, we believe that it may mostly make its debut next week.

As per teasers and leaks, the lineup consists of two models, namely Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. Both will have a similar design, however, the vanilla variant will be smaller and sport a flat display instead of a curved panel like the pro version.

The duo will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. They will sport a Leica-powered triple-camera system. The sensors will be different on the two but they will have three proper lenses (wide, 75mm telephoto, and ultra-wide).

The duo will be IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. They will have support for 67W (standard)/120W (pro) wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

4. iQOO 11 Series and iQOO Neo 7 SE

iQOO 11 Pro

The iQOO 11 series and iQO Neo 7 SE were scheduled to launch on December 2. But unfortunately, the event has been now delayed and the new launch date is yet to be announced. The devices will likely debut next week.

According to official teasers and leaks, the iQOO 11 family will consist of iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro. They will look similar with one major difference. The pro model will flaunt a curved display instead of a flat screen like the regular model.

The Pro variant is said to come with a 6.78-inch QHD+ 120Hz Samsung E6 curved AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 50MP Sony IMX866 main camera, 4,700mAh battery, 200W fast wired charging support, and more.

Whereas, the iQOO Neo 7 SE is expected to arrive with a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, 64MP primary camera, Android 13, 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast wired charging support, and more.

5. Huawei Enjoy 50z and Nova 10 SE

Huawei Enjoy 50z

Huawei scheduled a press conference in China for December 2. This event has been postponed, just like the previously discussed two events. There’s no new date announcement from the company yet but it will most probably take place next week.

The company has confirmed to unveil two handsets at this event, namely Huawei Enjoy 50z and Huawei Nova 10 SE. Both of them are already official in global markets. The former goes by Huawei Nova Y61.

These 4G budget smartphones will be accompanied by Huawei Watch Buds, Huawei Watch Kids 5X, and Huawei FreeBuds 5i.

Heliconia Spyware Hitting Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Defender; Google Warns

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Chandan

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Dec 2, 2022

A commercial malware known as Heliconina has been identified as affecting various browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox, and, strangely, the Microsoft Defender security programme. This information was provided by a threat analysis group owned by Google. The researchers from the team added that they learned about the framework from a bug report submitted anonymously by a Chrome user that contained instructions and source code with the names “Heliconia Noise,” “Heliconia Soft,” and “Files.”

Google’s Threat Analysis Group adds that the spyware is specifically developed to take advantage of flaws in the Chrome and Firefox browsers. The spyware has also been observed to have an impact on Windows Defender, which comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows. The researchers arrived at the conclusion that the spyware tools for spreading exploit code had references to a potential creator of the frameworks after closely examining the problem reported by an anonymous user.

TAG claims that in 2021 and the beginning of 2022, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla patched the vulnerabilities that were being targeted, so as long as you’re patched, safety should be guaranteed. In order to protect themselves from attacks, TAG has urged internet users to keep their browsers and software up to date and has also introduced a Heliconia detection mechanism to Google’s Safe Browsing service.

In a blog post, Clement Lecigne and Benoit Sevens stated that “TAG’s research highlights that the commercial surveillance business is booming and has increased dramatically in recent years, presenting a risk for Internet users around the world.” Commercial spyware gives governments access to sophisticated surveillance tools, which they then employ to spy on journalists, human rights defenders, members of the political opposition, and dissidents.

The team has started every action that can be done in order to patch and report the spyware that is propagating online. Let’s wait and see when the OEMs can repair the security hole. Their users will be safer the earlier they take action. We firmly anticipate a patch update from the company in the future days, or to put it another way, as soon as possible!

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Xiaomi 13 Series Cameras, Battery Sizes, and Key Details Tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 2, 2022

The Xiaomi 13 series was originally scheduled to launch yesterday (Dec. 1). However, its arrival has been reportedly delayed due to the death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. The new launch date for the Xiaomi 13 lineup is expected to be confirmed in the next few days. In all likelihood, the company may unveil the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro early next week. Before the expected launch, Chinese leaker Panda is Bald revealed (via. TechGoing) critical details about the cameras and batteries of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro.

The new leak states that the Xiaomi 13 will be equipped with an OIS-ready 54-megapixel Sony IMX800 sensor. The main snapper will be paired with a 12-megapixel OmniVision ultra-wide lens and an OIS-assisted 10-megapixel Samsung S5K3K1 telephoto camera that will offer 3.2x optical zoom and OIS support. The leaker claimed that the same telephoto lens can be found on the Xiaomi 13.

The primary snapper on the Xiaomi 13 Pro will be an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 1-inch camera. The camera setup will also have a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel 3.2x optical zoom telephoto lens with OIS.

The leaker mentioned in another Weibo post that the Xiaomi 13 will include a 4,500mAh battery with 67W rapid charging. The Xiaomi 13 Pro, on the other hand, will have a 4,820mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Both phones will support 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. For better power management while charging, the Xiaomi 13 series will be equipped with the Surge G1 chip.

In the comments section of his Weibo posts, the tipper gave more details about the specs of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. He claimed that the Xiaomi 13 has a 6.3-inch display that offers FHD+, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro houses a 6.73-inch display with 2K resolution. Both have a 32-megapixel front camera for taking selfies.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a cyber-engine linear motor, which was first seen on the Redmi K50 Gaming, claims the tipster. The blue variant of the Xiaomi 13 will have a plain leather back. The other models will have a glass / ceramic back. For more details, readers can visit our Xiaomi 13 series roundup story.

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GPD Win 4 Windows Gaming Handheld pricing & launch windown revealed

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 2, 2022

Back in September, the China-based GPD announced the GPD Win 4 Windows handheld gaming console for the global market. The brand announced that it will start selling the console by the end of November; however, that date has come to pass and the consoles are still not up for purchase.

The brand has now announced a new date of mid-December, with its Indiegogo campaign already viewable in preview mode. Additionally, the company has also revealed the pricing of the console. According to the brand, the GPD Win 4 will cost US$799 when equipped with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. GPD will add US$100 for 1 TB of storage.

The Win 4 with 32 GB of RAM will also be offered by the company, but it will cost US$999. The 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage version will cost US$1,199 on Indiegogo. A 4G module will also be offered by GPD for $100 USD. The firm emphasises that these prices will not be “super early bird” or “early bird” prices that only a select few can access, but rather will be in effect for the whole crowdfunding campaign.

Specs-wise, the GPD Win 4 has a 6-inch Full HD display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, it has an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU with a Radeon 680M available onboard. Users also get the option to hook up an eGPU to their console using its USB-C ports if they want additional graphics power.

The console will come with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe NVME SSD option. If physical buttons are not your style of gaming, the GPD Win 4 also boasts GPD “optical finger navigation,” which is effectively a touchpad made for smaller handheld devices like these. Once you slide the display up, the console also has a built-in keyboard underneath.

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Tesla finally delivers Electric Semi Trucks following a 3 year delay

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Sean

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Dec 2, 2022

Tesla had first announced the first announced its Electric Semi Trucks around 5 years ago. Since then, the company is finally delivering the Electric Semi Trucks to its customers, but these deliveries are a whole 3 years old.

The EV maker giant had first unveiled the concept back in 2017, with production planned to begin in 2019. However, following various issues like component shortages and even the Coronavirus pandemic, the company saw major delays in its schedule from its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada, US. Interestingly enough, the representatives from PepsiCo were one of the first customers to reserve 100 Electric Semi Trucks following the official announcement.

But before the company could make its deliveries, Tesla got trolled by Renault who already made deliveries of its Electric Delivery Trucks to Coca Cola. Talking about the Tesla Semi Trucks, are powered by four independent motors on the rear axles, can reach 0-60mph in just 20 seconds, and has a battery range of an impressive 500 miles. The pricing for these trucks starts from 150,000 US Dollars and have already been ordered by other big names like Walmart and FedEx.

These trucks will feature a new 1,000 volt powertrain architecture along with traction control to prevent jackknifing, regenerative braking for increased battery efficiency, and even an automatic clutch for seamless highway driving. Just recently, Musk stated that one of Tesla’s battery powered class 8 semi trucks had completed a 500 mile trip fully loaded with 81,000 pounds of cargo. The trip was made between the Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, to San Diego.

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Huawei Watch Kids 5X launched in China with a detachable dual sided display

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Sean

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Dec 2, 2022

Earlier this week, Huawei announced a new smart wearable product for the Chinese market. The new smartwatch was built specifically for children and is called the Huawei Watch Kids 5X, which comes with a very unique design.

The official promotional slogan states that the Watch Kids 5X was built to offer “safety protection on more than one side.” This basically hints at its interesting design philosophy, which consists of a dual display. Looking at the images of this smartwatch, it is clear that the device’s main body is completely detachable from the housing that connects to the band. While one would think that most smartwatches come with detachable bands, the new Watch Kids 5X is special since it can be removed from its housing to reveal a second screen underneath the first one.

The Chinese tech giant let’s kids flip the smartwatch to have the other display come and top and replace the other one. In other words, its basically like having two smartwatches on a single device with one strap. The first display is the primary panel that has a color screen, while the other feature the more traditional black and white LCD panel. Furthermore, both sides of the smartwatch houses a camera, which allows children to take video calls.

The Watch Kids 5X is a direct successor to the Watch Kids 4 Pro that Huawei had launched last year. The brand is set to officially begin sales of the new Kids 5X smartwatch starting today (2nd December 2022), so you can check it out on their official Chinese website.

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