OnePlus Nord 2T gets Android 13 Open Beta program

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Dec 2, 2022

The OnePlus Nord 2T OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program has been revealed by OnePlus. The official announcement came via a post on the OnePlus Community forums. It is important to note that only Indian customers are eligible for the OnePlus Nord 2T OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program.

Typically, the company makes OxygenOS Open Beta firmware available for users to manually flash onto their devices. This time, though, the company has not made the firmware available; instead, consumers must apply for the program. If a user’s application is accepted, OxygenOS 13 Open Beta will be downloaded to their device automatically.

Indian owners of the OnePlus Nord 2T who have updated to the CPH2401 11 A.17 firmware are welcome to sign up for the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program. Such users can navigate to Settings > About Device > Tap Updated, then Tap Icon on Top Right, then Tap Beta Program > Beta. Enter your details here > To enroll in the OnePlus Nord 2T Android 13 Open Beta program, click Apply Now.

OnePlus intends to choose 5000 Indian owners of the OnePlus Nord 2T for the OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program. To participate in the Nord 2T Android 13 Open Beta program, interested users must submit an application on or before December 3. Let’s take a look at the changes coming with the Android 13 Beta update.

Aquamorphic Design
• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
• Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.

Efficiency
• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Adds Sidebar Toolbox. You can open a floating window inside apps for smooth operation.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Seamless Interconnection
• Optimizes Screencast, with cast content automatically adapting to the target screen.
• Optimizes earphone connectivity to deliver a more seamless experience.

Personalization
• Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
• Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.

Security and Privacy

• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital Wellbeing
• Adds distance-from-phone, ambient light, and sitting posture reminders in Kid Space.
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

Performance Optimization
• Adds Dynamic Computing Engine to improve the system speed, stability, battery life, and app experience.

Gaming Experience
• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

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POCO X5 5G, POCO X5 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12 5G Global Launch Soon Suggests Multiple Certifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 2, 2022

POCO X5 5G launch seems imminent since it is being spotted constantly at various certification platforms. The device has now been certified by Malaysia’s SIRIM. The listing confirms the model number and final marketing name of the phone.

As per the SIRIM listing, the POCO phone with the 22111317PG model number will debut in the Malaysian market with the POCO X5 5G branding. This device has also been approved by the FCC authority. The Indian edition of the device with the model number 22111317PI has also been approved by India’s BIS authority. The POCO X5 5G could be a rebranded or tweaked version of the Redmi Note 12 5G, which has the 22101317C model number.

On a side note, SIRIM has also certified the Redmi Note 12 5G (22111317G model number).

Coming back to the POCO X5 5G, it is likely to be accompanied by another model, the POCO X5 Pro 5G. According to Xiaomiui, the 22101320G, which was previously believed to be the POCO X5, is now expected to arrive as the POCO X5 Pro 5G in the market.

POCO X5 5G specifications

The POCO X5 5G is likely to arrive with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display and run on MIUI 13-based Android 12 OS. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1-powered phone may come with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It may feature an 8-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera setup. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

POCO X5 Pro 5G specifications

The POCO X5 Pro 5G’s certifications have revealed that it will have a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging. It will run on MIUI 14 and have support for the n5, n7, n38, n41, n77, and n78 5G bands. It is rumored to feature a 120Hz LCD display and the Snapdragon 778G Plus or the newer Snapdragon 782G chip. It is expected to release on the global market, in India, and in China. In China, it may arrive as a Redmi-branded phone.

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Redmi 11A global variant appears on IMDA database confirming moniker, launch expected soon

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 2, 2022

Redmi is gearing up to launch a new device in its numbered series called the Redmi 11A. Till now, the smartphone has been spotted on China’s TENAA database and Bureau of Indian Standards database, signaling that it will be launched in these regions.

Now, the smartphone has also appeared on Singapore’s IMDA database with a global model number of 22120RN86G. In contrast, the Indian model has the model number 22120RN86I, whereas the Chinese model has the model number 22120RN86C. The listing does not reveal any specifications, however, it indicates that the phone will launch in other global markets aside from India. Let’s take a look at the known details of the upcoming Redmi 11A.

Redmi 11A specifications (rumored)

According to an earlier TENAA listing, the Redmi 11 is said to feature a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels. The device is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor and 2 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM.

Storage capacities of 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB are expected to be available for the Redmi 11A. It will have a microSD card slot, which will allow for more storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery inside. Information regarding the device’s capacity for fast charging is not yet available.

Whether the gadget will ship with Android 12 OS or the latest Android 13 OS is not yet known. The device has 50-megapixel dual rear cameras and a 50-megapixel front camera for taking pictures. An IR blaster is also included.

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Lenovo Ideapad 1 with AMD Mendocino APUs appears on company’s site

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 2, 2022

AMD launched the Mendocino mobile processors back in September; however, laptop OEMs other than Acer have yet to offer machines based on this new chip. For those unaware, AMD Mendocino chips are entry-level mobile APUs that use older AMD Zen 2 and RDNA 2 technology but are built upon a refined 6nm manufacturing process optimized for both cost and all-day battery life.

Now, Lenovo has silently added some new IdeaPad 1 laptops to its product specifications reference site that carry these new CPUs (via). The specifications sheet refers to 14-inch and 15-inch models with quad-core Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 3 7320U APUs, as well as dual-core Athlon Gold 7220U and Athlon Silver 7120U processors. These low-cost Mendocino chips all have the Radeon 610M GPU with two CUs operating at 1.9 GHz.

The IdeaPad 1 range starts from the Athlon versions, which comes with only 4GB of soldered LPDDR5-5500 RAM. The Ryzen quad-core variants, however, come with 8 or even 16 GB of RAM. The Ryzen versions receive the faster 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs, while the Athlon models only have 128 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs available for storage. An SD card slot allows users to increase their capacity.

The Athlon-powered machines are likely to get 14-inch and 15-inch screens with a 1366 x 768p resolution TN panel. The Ryzen models, on the other hand, will feature both TN and IPS panels with FHD resolution, however, the color gamut of these panels will be low, and the peak brightness will be limited to 250 nits.

The specifications also include WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 with Bluetooth 5.0 / 5.1 connectivity, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, and audio jack connectivity, depending on budget. All models include a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter, although only the priciest Ryzen models also include a fingerprint reader in the power button. The chassis are primarily made of plastic to keep expenses as low as possible, and the 14-inch models weigh 3 lbs while the 15-inch models weigh 3.48 lbs. In video playback mode, the included batteries may last about 14 hours.

Although exact costs in US dollars are not yet available, certain Athlon Gold 7220U versions have Hong Kong dollar prices that would equal to US$490.

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Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Price Confirmed, Packs 120Hz display, Dimensity 1080, 50MP Triple Cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 2, 2022

Infinix quietly launched the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 in the global market last month. It debuted as the world’s first Dimensity 1080-chipset powered smartphone. However, at that time, the company did not confirm the price or availability of the device. The price of the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 has now been confirmed by the Hong Kong-based company.

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 specifications

The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 houses a 6.78-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

The Zero 5G 2023’s rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera. It is paired with a 2-megapixel macro module, a 2-megapixel camera for depth sensing, and a quad-LED flash. Some of the photography features available on the Zero 5G 2023 include Super Night Mode, Night Filter, 960s slow-motion video shooting, Sky Remap editing, and more. In comparison, the Dimensity 900-powered Infinix Zero 5G from last year offered a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 2-megapixel camera.

Under the hood, the Zero 5G 2023 features Dimensity 1080 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, up to 5 GB of extended RAM, and 256 GB of internal storage. It runs on the XOS 12 flavored Android 13 OS. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 price and availability

The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 is priced at $239. As far as availability is concerned, the company claimed that it will vary based on region. It comes in shades like Submarine Black, Pearly White, and Coral Orange.

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Vivo X90 vs Vivo X90 Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro+: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 1, 2022

The Vivo X90 Series is official and it contains the first phones with the latest flagship processors by Qualcomm and Mediatek. It is composed of three variants: the Vivo X90, the Vivo X90 Pro, and the Vivo X90 Pro Plus, all with amazing flagship-class specifications. Despite being all flagships, they are placed in different price ranges and a lot of people are wondering which one to choose based on their actual needs. Well, this article will help you if you are one of them. Here, you will read a comparison between the main specifications of the Vivo X90, the Vivo X90 Pro, and the Vivo X90 Pro Plus which will highlight the differences between them.

Vivo X90 vs Vivo X90 Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro Plus

	Vivo X90	Vivo X90 Pro	Vivo X90 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.1 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm, 196 g	164.1 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm, 215 g	164.4 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm, 221 g
DISPLAY	6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K), AMOLED	6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K), AMOLED	6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 9200, octa-core 3.05 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 9200, octa-core 3.05 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 13, Funtouch OS or OriginOS	Android 13, Funtouch OS or OriginOS	Android 13, Funtouch OS or OriginOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/2.0 32 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 50.3 + 50 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/1.6 + f/2.0 32 MP f/2.5 front camera	Quad 50.3 + 64 + 50 + 48 MP, f/1.8 + f/3.5 + f/1.6 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	4810 mAh, fast charging 120W	4870 mAh, fast charging 120W, 50W wireless charging	4700 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, IP64 water resistant	5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof, reverse wired charging	5G, dual SIM, reverse wired charging, IP68 waterproof

Design

The designs of these three phones are almost the same, there are just a few small differences such as the position of the camera module. They are available in the Chinese market in color options made of different materials, including glass and eco leather. There is an important difference in the build quality, as the Pro variants come with the IP68 certification making them waterproof, while the vanilla version has the IP64 certification and it is only splash resistant. Another important difference is the fact that the vanilla version is thinner and lighter than the Pro ones, but the difference in thickness and weight is not huge.

Display

The Vivo X90 Pro Plus is equipped with the best display. We are talking about an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, the LTPO 4 technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. The Vivo X90 and the X90 Pro have the same display, which is inferior to the one found on the Pro Plus variant. It is an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.78 inches, an 1.5 K resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate without the LTPO technology, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.

Specs & Software

In terms of hardware, these three devices are more or less at the same level. The Vivo X90 and the Pro variant are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process and running at a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. Alongside the latest flagship chipset by Mediatek, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. With the Vivo X90 Pro Plus, you get an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz: it is currently the best processor by Qualcomm and it is at the same level as the Dimensity 9200. The highest-end memory configuration is the same, with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4 storage. All the phones run Android 13 with either Funtouch OS or Origin OS depending on the region.

Camera

The Vivo X90 Pro Plus comes with the best camera, including a 50.3 MP main sensor, a 64 MP periscope camera, a 50 MP telephoto lens, and a 48 MP ultrawide shooter. The X90 Pro takes the silver medal with a 50.3 MP main camera, a 50 MP telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide shooter. The vanilla version is the worst with a 50 + 12 + 12 MP triple camera including a telephoto sensor and an ultrawide lens.

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Battery

The vanilla Vivo X90 has the biggest battery and the fastest charging tech but, unlike the other variants, it lacks wireless charging.

Price

Vivo X90 starts from about €500/$526, the Pro starts from €700/$737 and the Pro Plus from €900/$947. Now that you know all the differences, which one would you pick?

Vivo X90 vs Vivo X90 Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Vivo X90

PRO

More affordable
Same chipset as the Pro
Same display as the Pro
120W fast charging

CONS

Inferior cameras

Vivo X90 Pro

PRO

Good quality price ratio
IP68 waterproof
Bigger battery
120W fast charging
Wireless charging

CONS

Nothing particular

Vivo X90 Pro Plus

PRO

Best camera
Best display
Wireless charging
Periscope

CONS

Price

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Xiaomi Reveals It Has Sold Over 1 Million Units of the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 1, 2022

Xiaomi has revealed that the sales volume of the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer has exceeded one million units since the product was first launched in 2020. This theoretically translates into providing convenient drying spaces for about 10,000 tons or 10 million pieces of clothes every day.

Xiaomi first released the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer in April 2020 under crowdfunding. This marked the entry of the tech giant into the smart clothes dryer sector even though similar products have been launched on the Youpin platform from eco-chain partners like Viomi.

The company improved on the original product when in December 2021 it launched the drying model of the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer which is capable of drying up to 10 pieces of clothes at the same time within 1 hour (lightweight clothes).

In September 2022, the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer Pro was released with a crowdfunding price of 1199 yuan. It adopts an ultra-thin body design and supports embedded and hidden installation. After the drying rod is retracted, it can be completely hidden inside the ceiling without blocking the sun or the window. In addition, the MIJIA smart clothes dryer can be lowered, stopped, and retracted with just a light push. Thus, it will stop if it encounters an obstacle.

The models come with a wireless remote control which can be used to remotely lift and lower the rack as well as turn on the light in the dryer. The products can also be controlled using the MIJIA app smart control and XiaoAI voice control.

The Xiaomi Smart Clothes Dryer is presently not officially sold outside CHina but it is one of the numerous MIJIA products that we hope Xiaomi will release for the global market sometime soon.

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Gokkcl Portable Power Stations With 2,000W Power and Solar Charging Launched on Kickstarter

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 1, 2022

GOKKCL has unveiled the GOKKCL 2000 and GOKKCL 1200 portable power stations. The new power stations are capable of delivering up to 2000kW of power and both feature several power outlets. The range includes USB-A, USB-C, and AC.

The models are rated to deliver 1200W and 2000W power respectively. They can provide power to multiple devices and weigh 12.5kg/22kg. The GOKKCL 1200 has a 960Wh battery while the bigger power station has a 1,997Wh LiFeP04 battery To put the devices in perspective, the bigger model can charge a 65W refrigerator for 30 hours and a 50Wh laptop 39 times. The charging cycle of the power stations is about 3,000 and can be fully recharged in two hours via a wall outlet.

The new GOKKCL power stations can be charged via a 400W solar panel with the built-in LCD providing charging parameters at any time. The bigger model has dimensions of 386 x 275 x 306mm while the smaller model is 386 x 225 x 317mm in dimension.

The products will retail in the United States for $899 and $1,399 respectively. The Kickstarter campaign for the GOKKCL power stations is ongoing and backers will need to pledge HK$ 4,255 (~$545) for the GOKKCL 1200 and HK$6,425 (~$824) for the GOKKCL 2000. The new GOKKCL power stations will ship out of Hong Kong to the United States next month. Global availability of the devices is guaranteed, but shipping costs and delivery dates may vary.

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Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E10 With Smart Doorbell Launched for 799 Yuan ($113)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 1, 2022

Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E10, the brand’s cheapest smart door lock has been launched in China and is now available for pre-order. The Smart Door Lock E10 will be on pre-sale until December 7 when full sales will commence. The smart door lock integrates a smart doorbell that sounds from the inner and outer panels.

The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E10 has a three-proof smart lock body with an in-built clutch. Its in-line C-level lock cylinder runs through the lock body structure for enhanced safety. It can effectively prevent external force from opening the door even after removing the outer panel. There are several options through which to open the lock. It includes fingerprint, passwords, cycle/ one-time passwords, NFC, Bluetooth keys, Xiaomi watches, and Xiaomi bracelets. Xiaomi says the efficiency rate of the fingerprint sensor is 99%.

The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E10 supports the MIJIA app and Xiaomi’s smart ecological linkage. It can connect via Bluetooth to various devices on the Xiaomi smart home ecosystem. You can enable the smart lights, curtains, etc to be turned on immediately after you unlock the door. The arm button turns off the smart home appliances when pressed. Four AAA batteries deliver up to 1 year of activity for the smart lock. When the batteries are flat, the device can be directly connected via USB-C for emergency unlocking of the door.

The Xiaomi Smart DoorLock E10 is open for pre-orders on Jingdong for 799 yuan (~$113). It will officially enter the market on December 7.

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Simple One Electric Scooter Will Enter Its Production Stage in India Starting January 19th

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Chandan

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Dec 1, 2022

In India, Simple Energy will start producing in the first week of January 2023. Beginning on January 19th, 2023, the Simple Vision 1.0 plant will start producing its Simple One premium electric scooter in India. The recently built Simple Energy facility is more than 2 lakh square feet in size, and it is stated that the hub can generate up to 1 lakh electric scooters annually. The brand spent more than 100 crores to establish the manufacturing facility.

“We are officially moving from planning to execution, prototype to production, and dreams to reality,” stated Suhash Rajkumar, founder and CEO of Simple Energy. The company also plans to increase the size of its manufacturing facility, which would be located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, and have a 1.25 lakh unit annual production capacity. The firm has announced that it will begin operations in January at its brand-new facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.

The work is currently evolving into Simple Concept 1.0, a more expansive vision. We anticipate introducing top-quality electric vehicles that will accelerate and simplify the transition to green mobility thanks to improved engineering on Simple One and rigorous R&D. The manufacturing journey will begin in January 2023, and we look forward to it, said Suhas Rajkumar, founder and CEO of Simple Energy.

The Simple One electric scooter is the company’s first EV product and will compete with the Ather 450X, the Ola S1 series, and other models. The e-scooter is equipped with a 4.8kWh battery pack and a 4.5kW electric motor with a peak torque rating of 72Nm. The powertrain can propel the e-scooter to a top speed of 105kmph and provide a claimed range of 236 kilometres on a single charge.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 2 Slim With 100K RPM and 45 Minutes Battery Life Launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 1, 2022

Xiaomi has unveiled the MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 2 Slim in China. The latest MIJIA vacuum cleaner delivers 100,000 revolutions per minute and can operate for 45 minutes on a single charge. The Xiaomi MIJIA Vacuum Cleaner 2 Slim is now on pre-sale till December 12 when it is fully released.

Xiaomi MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 2 Slim

The new vacuum cleaner has a gun-shaped design and has better air intake due to its design. Its suction efficiency is also improved and optimized energy consumption. Its high-speed motor can reach 100,000 rpm while the brushless motor delivers cleaning efficiently. It uses a 7-cone cyclone separation design for efficient separation of dust and airflow. It has a five-stage filtration mechanism with 99.97% effectiveness in separating fine dust particles.

The MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Clearer 2 Slim is equipped with 1+3 brush head combinations to cater to different cleaning tasks. It has an electric soft velvet floor brush, mice removal brush head, and crevice suction head brush. The vacuum cleaner can also be towed by a wet tow water tank. There are five Lithium-ion batteries in the gadget that helps to deliver 45 minutes of operation for the device.

The new MIJIA wireless vacuum cleaner can be pre-ordered from the e-commerce site Jingdong. It will be released to the Chinese market on December 12. The impressive 100k rpm of the device stands it out among its competitors. There are no global availability details for the device yet.

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Six new Asus ExpertBook series laptops launched in India

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 1, 2022

Today, Asus India unveiled six new laptops from its premium ExpertBook series: the B5, B7, B2, B3, and 12th Generation B9 & B1. The new laptops, according to the manufacturer, were created with the needs of workstations and convertibles for hybrid working in mind. These laptops are allegedly optimized for increased productivity and offer a rich and satisfying user experience.

The laptops have a built-in fingerprint reader, an IR camera for face authentication, a physical webcam cover for immediate privacy, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip for data security.

ExpertBook B5 series (B5402CBA & B5402FBA)

The Intel 12th Gen CoreTM i7 P-series 28W processor, Thunderbolt 4, Iris Xe graphics, up to 40 GB of quick DDR5 RAM, and support for Wi-Fi 6 are all included in the ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip. The 14-inch Full-HD screen on the ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip has an anti-glare coating. The B5 Flip has a touch-enabled display and a stepless convertible hinge technology. Additionally, it features pen input with a garaged stylus, which the manufacturer claims can operate for 45 minutes on a single 15-second charge.

Built-in noise-canceling microphones and a numeric keypad with LED illumination are features shared by the B5 and B5 Flip. The keyboard is also designed to withstand common spills and splashes. Compatibility for Thunderbolt 4 via next-generation USB 4 interface, 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, triple 4K display output, fast charging, as well as a microSD card reader, Ethernet port, USB Type-A, and an HDMI output, are all included in the connectivity options. Additionally, a full-size metal RJ-45 Ethernet port is built-in.

ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA)

The B7 Flip is a 5G-enabled laptop with the latest 12th-generation Intel Core i7 28-watt P-series processor. It also gets Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 as additional connectivity options.

The laptop has a 14-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) anti-glare touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio and the first Private View display technology from the firm, which allows for a restricted 45-degree field of view to shield your screen privacy from prying eyes.

The ASUS Pen is included with the B7 Flip, which has a 360-degree hinge. To ensure maximum endurance, the anti-glare touchscreen includes Corning glass protection on top.

ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA & B2402FBA / B2502CBA & B2502FBA)

The ExpertBook B2 is available with a flip or clamshell design and a 14-inch or 15.6-inch display. The 12th Generation Intel Core vPro processors in the ExpertBook B2’s clamshell case are coupled with two SO-DIMM slots for a total of 64 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory.

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A backlit keyboard with the ergonomic ASUS SensePoint pointing nub, an IR HD webcam with face recognition, a smart card reader, and a hardware TMP 2.0 chip are among the available hardware features. Only ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA / B2502CBA) is equipped with an HD IR webcam.

ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FBA)

The ExpertBook B3 Flip features a 14-inch screen with TÜV Rheinland certification for minimal blue-light emissions for improved eye care, an up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, a full range of extendable storage and I/O ports, and other features.

With an optional garaged stylus, it may be utilized in tablet mode with a 360-degree, any-position hinge for studying and taking notes. The keyboard is reinforced with an internal bracket and has a water-resistant covering that can withstand liquid spills of up to 400 cc without being damaged.

Additionally, it has a physical webcam shield on the B3 Flip and two-way AI noise-canceling technology that makes use of advanced machine learning algorithms and 3D noise reduction (3DNR).

ExpertBook B9 (9400CBA)

The 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics and 32 GB LPDDR5 5200 MHz memory power the ExpertBook B9 (B9400) devices. It has storage up to twin 2 TB SSDs and Intel Wi-Fi 6. As well as a webcam for video calls, an infrared camera, and a smart proximity sensor for quick biometric face login, the laptop has a 14-inch NanoEdge display. In order to increase security, it also provides an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip for storing passwords and encryption keys.

The device has a fast-charging 66 Wh battery that, according to the manufacturer, can charge up to 60% of its maximum capacity in just 49 minutes. Up to four 360-degree far-field microphones and Harman Kardon tuned speakers are additional features of the ExpertBook B9. It has an integrated light bar that illuminates the interaction and is compatible with Amazon Alexa. Furthermore, it has the unique ASUS NumberPad 2.0.

ExpertBook B14 (B1400CBA)

A 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 48 GB of RAM, support for hybrid SSD + HDD storage, coupled with a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD and a 2 TB HDD, have all been added to the ExpertBook B1400. The ExpertBook B1400 has an 84% screen-to-body ratio and weighs 1.45 kg. Its extensive I/O includes Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, LAN, microSD, and an audio combo connection. It also has USB 2.0.

Additional features for increasing productivity include DisplayPort connectivity through USB-C, HDMI, and vintage VGA D-Sub — as well as the ability to connect up to two external 4K UHD displays. For increased security, it has a power-key fingerprint sensor, a protected webcam, and TPM 2.0.

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Oppo Announces ColorOS 13 X Android 13 December Update Timeline for Global Market

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Anurag

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Dec 1, 2022

Oppo has been doing quite an impressive job of updating its smartphones to Android 13. Last month, the Chinese OEM rolled out both stable and beta builds of ColorOS 13 (Oppo’s latest Android skin) to a host of its devices. Now, the company has announced the ColorOS 13 based Android 13 December update plan for the global market.

Oppo took to Twitter to announce December’s rollout plan for ColorOS 13. The company will be rolling out stable and beta builds of the software to a large number of smartphones this month. But do note that this timeline is an estimate, and specific models in some countries may experience unforeseen delays. In addition, carrier-exclusive models are subject to update schedules determined by the carriers.

The flagship Find X5 and Find X3 series are already receiving stable ColorOS 13 updates in some regions. The Reno 8 Pro and Reno 8 are also reported to be receiving the latest software. This month, the update will be extended to older Reno as well as Find X series smartphones. A sizable number of budget and mid-range smartphones will also be updated. Here’s the complete list:

ColorOS 13 Stable Update Timeline December 2022

Ongoing

Oppo Find X5 Pro
Oppo Find X5
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Oppo Reno8 Pro
Oppo Reno8
Oppo Reno7
Oppo Reno7 Z 5G
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Oppo F21 Pro
Oppo K10 5G
Oppo K10
Oppo A96
Oppo A77
Oppo A76

From December 15

Oppo Find X3 Lite (France)
Oppo Reno7 5G (India)
Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Indonesia, Saudi Arabia)
Oppo Reno6 5G (India)
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G (Saudi Arabia)
Oppo Reno5 5G (Indonesia)

From December 21

Oppo Find X3 Neo (France)

From December 28

Oppo Reno6 Z (Thailand)
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G (India, Pakistan)
Oppo Reno5 Z (UAE)
Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G (India)

From December 29

Oppo Find X5 Lite (France)
Oppo A74 5G (India, Indonesia)

ColorOS 13 Beta Update Timeline December 2022

Ongoing

Oppo Find X2 Pro
Oppo Find X2
Oppo Reno8
Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno7 5G
Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno6 5G
Oppo Reno6 Z
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G
Oppo F21s Pro
Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G
Oppo A74

From December 9

Oppo Reno8 Z (Thailand)
Oppo F21s Pro 5G (India)

From December 23

Oppo F19s (India)
Oppo F19 (India)
Oppo A95 (Indonesia)
Oppo A77s (India, Indonesia)
Oppo A74 (Indonesia)

Keep an eye out for an OTA notification on the given dates if you own any of the devices listed above. To learn about new features and improvements included in the software, check out our ColorOS 13 review.

Apple Dominates the Smartphone Market in China

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 1, 2022

The competition in the smartphone market continues at full speed. However, one brand manages to outperform its competitors in almost every market. You guessed it right, Apple is way ahead of its competitors, especially in the premium segment. Moreover, the company maintains this dominance even in markets such as China where domestic brands are very strong. According to latest reports, Apple reaches highest ever monthly market share in China.

One in every four devices sold in China was an iPhone

Apple reached its highest ever monthly market share (25%) in China in October 2022, while becoming the #1 OEM in the country for the second consecutive month, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly Market Pulse Service. While the sales for other key OEMs declined in October, Apple grew 21% MoM. In YoY terms, China’s sales declined 15%, while Apple’s sales declined just 4%.

Counterpoint Research’s Monthly Market Pulse Service

Apple has been reaching new heights in terms of market share in China during the last two years. It reached a record monthly market share in November and December 2020, and in October, November and December 2021. Notably, 2020 was also the year when US sanctions were imposed on Huawei.

Commenting on the market growth in China, Research Director Ethan Qi said, “China’s market has been sluggish due to multiple factors, including macroeconomic pressures and COVID-19 lockdowns hitting consumer sentiment. Overall sales declined 4% MoM. However, Apple managed to defy the market trend. This also shows the resilient nature of the premium segment.

Looking at the trend for the last two years in China, it is evident that Apple has emerged as a clear winner of Huawei’s share in the premium market. It has almost become an undisputed leader in China’s premium segment. The iPhone 14 series has started off well with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max performing better than the previous generation. The iPhone 13 also continues to do well, as the iPhone 14 offers little differentiation from the iPhone 13.”

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An Engineer Fixes Apple’s Biggest Shortcoming By Making a Curved iPhone 14 Pro Max

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 1, 2022

The evolution of smartphones is progressing very fast. Every year, performance and camera features are getting better than the predecessor models, but the same cannot be said about the design. For example, Apple has been criticized for using the same design with almost every iPhone. Lastly, an engineer who decided to fix Apple’s shortcomings made a curved iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Curved iPhone 14 Pro Max gain a lot of attention on social media

An engineer using the nickname fix Apple (@lipilipsi) on Twitter made a curved iPhone 14 Pro Max. Fix Apple said that he achieved this result by changing the middle frame of the phone. In the video, the phone looks flawless, and even Dynamic Island stays in place. However, there is no detail about whether the touch screen is working or not.

We change iphone 14 pro max curved display pic.twitter.com/wbfFn6pZic
— fix Apple 🍏 (@lipilipsi) November 29, 2022

As you know, Apple doesn’t like their phones tampered with. As you know, Apple does not want their phones to be tampered with and is very sensitive about using original parts. Therefore, there is a possibility that there will be a problem after this process. Still, fix Apple promises to make curved screens to people who want it.

Unfortunately, there is no information about the cost of this process or on which models it is possible. For now, we’ve only seen the iPhone 14 Pro Max. @lipilipsi‘s bio says he’s engineered at Apple and Huawei. Unfortunately, we are unable to verify this information. So be careful if you want a curved iPhone 14.

Apple fans insist on design change

The curved iPhone isn’t the only modified iPhone Apple enthusiasts have made. Recently, a fan in China managed to convert his iPhone into a Galaxy Z Flip-like foldable smartphone. The video of the foldable iPhone showcases different parts of other foldable smartphones with a clamshell design. This fan’s project was a year-long effort, but it is still just a prototype and won’t come close to an actual finished product from a major tech giant.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Bags FCC Certification, Launch Near

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Anurag

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Dec 1, 2022

Samsung is readying a new mid-range smartphone dubbed, Galaxy A14 5G. The handset was recently spotted on the BIS India, NBTC, and Geekbench websites, hinting at a few key specifications. Now, it has appeared on the US FCC website with a 15W adaptor and a 5000mAh battery. The listing suggests the device might debut soon. Let’s look at the available details.

Galaxy A14 5G visited the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website with the model number SM-A146PN (via MySmartPrice). The listing has hinted at some of the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The device could come with a 15W charging adaptor and a 5000mAh battery with model number WT-S-W1.

Further, FCC reveals that the Galaxy A14 5G will support multiple 5G bands. It is listed with bands n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78, etc. The smartphone will support dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It will also come with dual-SIM support.

Leaked renders suggest the handset will come with a triple camera and a waterdrop notch. It will look very similar to its predecessor— Galaxy A13. The device is reported to feature a 6.8” LCD with HD+ resolution. It could also have a fingerprint scanner on the side.

The Galaxy A14 5G is expected to launch in two SoC versions. According to reports, the US market will receive the Dimensity 700 chipset, while the rest of the world will have to settle for a mid-range Exynos processor.

The smartphone could pack a 50MP main camera and a 13MP selfie camera. It will likely run One UI 5 – based Android 13 out of the box. Samsung is yet to confirm any details about the device. We should be learning more about it in the coming days.

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iQOO 11 Global Variant Receives NBTC Certification; Launch Imminent

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Chandan

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Dec 1, 2022

iQOO has been preparing for the launch of its upcoming iQOO 11 series of smartphones in the global market. Hinting towards the same, an upcoming iQOO 11 device has now been spotted on the NBTC certification ahead of its official launch. The device with the model number I2212 has been spotted on the NBTC certification. The device is said to be no other than the unreleased iQOO 11 device. Unfortunately, the certification doesn’t confirm anything about the smartphone.

China and Malaysia will soon host the launch of iQOO 11. The business has announced that its top-tier smartphone would debut in the two nations on December 2. The iQOO 11 Pro 5G will probably also be released by the company at the same time. The characteristics and features of the vanilla model have already begun to be teased by iQOO prior to the formal launch. The iQOO 11 Pro 5G is covered in relatively little detail. The Pro model has not yet been confirmed by the teasers. The gadget has been discovered on the Bluetooth SIG website in the interim.

It is worth mentioning that the smartphone was previously spotted on the Indian BIS certification as well. This confirms that the brand is surely working on the Indian launch of the devices and we may get to see an official announcement regarding the same in the upcoming weeks. We expect the devices to be launched somewhere around the starting months of 2022 i.e. Jan or Feb. Most probably, the device will launch in the month of Jan itself. However, all of this stands out to be an expectation so you can take the information with a pinch of salt!

Apart from this, there isn’t much else we can say about the next gadget. So, we advise you to hold off until the official announcement. That will put all of our questions to rest and provide comprehensive information about the device.

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Affordable Vivo Y02 Could Launch in India Next Week, Check Out Specs & Pricing

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Anurag

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Dec 1, 2022

Vivo recently launched a new budget smartphone in Indonesia, dubbed Vivo Y02. The handset comes with an affordable price tag and features a sleek design with a single rear camera. Vivo has not yet announced the Indian launch of the device, but a popular tipster has claimed it will arrive next week. Let’s have a closer look at the details.

Tipster Paras Guglani claims the entry-level Vivo Y02 will debut in India next week. He revealed the smartphone will be available in a single 3GB+ 32GB storage configuration and will be offered in Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey color options. In addition, Guglani says Vivo Y02 will be available with Rs. 1000 cashback offer and will be aimed at offline buyers.

If we talk about the specifications of the device, it comes with a massive 6.51-inch IPS LCD along with a waterdrop notch to make room for the selfie camera. The display produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and has an aspect ratio of 20:9. It is powered by an octa-core processor, likely the Helio P22 chip.

As far as cameras are concerned, the Vivo Y02 features a single 8-megapixel camera and an LED flash on the back. At the front, it houses a 5-megapixel camera sensor for selfies and video calls. It comes with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage. The storage can also be expanded with the help of a MicroSD card.

The 4G handset supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. On the software front, it runs Android 12 (Go edition). The handset measures 163.99 x 75.63 x 8.49mm and weighs around 186 grams.

Moving to the pricing, Vivo Y02 costs IDR 1,499,000 (around Rs 7,800) in Indonesia. A previous leak revealed the handset will be priced at Rs 8,449 in India.

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Redmi Note 12 5G Gets SIRIM Certified, Could Launch Soon in Malaysia

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Anurag

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Dec 1, 2022

The vanilla Redmi Note 12 debuted in China in October alongside the Note 12 Pro series smartphones. It is rumored that the handset will also launch in the global market, although no specific details have been released by the company yet. The Redmi Note 12 might, however, be launching in Malaysia soon as the handset has reportedly been certified by SIRIM. Here are the details.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the standard Redmi Note 12 5G on Malaysia’s SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute) certification site with model number 22111317G. The listing suggests the device may launch soon in the country. However, there’s no official word yet.

A previous report suggested the Redmi smartphone could launch in India as a Poco phone but with better specifications. We should learn more details about it in the coming days. In the meantime, let’s check out the specs of the Redmi Note 12.

Redmi Note 12 Specifications

The Redmi Note 12 flaunts a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a centered punch-hole. It offers a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. There’s a 4500000:1 contrast ratio, 1200 nits peak brightness level, 4096-level dimming, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12, out of the box. For photography, there’s a dual rear camera system comprising a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. At the front, it sports an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone comes with an IP53 rating, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity options on the device include dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

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Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Tablet Launched: Helio G99 SoC, 10.4-inch IPS Display, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2022

Alldocube has launched a new tablet in China. The Android-powered device is officially called Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro. As the name suggests, it is the pro variant of the already existing iPlay 50.

The product is run by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, which is present inside Redmi Pad as well as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023. Let’s take a look at everything it has to offer.

Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Specifications

The Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro is built around a 10.4-inch IPS LCD screen. The display sports a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels.

The tablet is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It boots Android 12 without GMS (Google Mobile Services) in China. But when it will release globally like other Alldocube products, it will offer support for GMS.

Further, the device comes with an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and dual stereo speakers. Connectivity options on it include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, LTE (with voice calling), and USB Type-C.

The tablet draws power from a 6,000mAh battery and supports 18W wired charging. Last but not least, it measures 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 466g.

Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Price and Availability

The Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro arrives in three variants in China, such as Standard, Educational Edition, and Elderly Edition. These versions have different software customizations for the target audience.

The standard model is priced at ¥899, while the other two variants cost ¥999. All three versions will be available for pre-order starting December 5.

There’s no word on global release yet but it should happen in the coming days.