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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tecno POVA 4 launch timeline in India has been tipped. Citing industry sources, MySmartPrice reveals that the smartphone will debut in the country in the first half of December. This means that we can expect the device to launch before December 15th. The Tecno POVA 4 went official in Bangladesh last month. It’s worth noting that the brand is yet to reveal any official details about the smartphone.
Tecno’s smartphones are exclusive to the e-commerce platform Amazon. Hence we expect the POVA 4’s microsite to go live in the coming days. The device will arrive as the successor to the POVA 3 that debuted last year. We expect the Indian variant of the POVA 4 to retain the same specifications as its Bangladesh counterpart.
The Tecno POVA 4 features a 6.82-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Design-wise, the back panel flaunts a gradient pattern and there are three camera rings along with an LED flash unit. The smartphone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.
The Tecno POVA 4 comes with a dual rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor paired with a secondary lens. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Tecno POVA 4 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor based on 6nm process. It packs 8GB RAM with 5GB virtual RAM support. The device offers 128GB native storage options expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. Software-wise, the POVA 4 runs on Android 12 out of the box. The device is offered in Uranolith Grey and Fluorite Blue colours.
Samsung has reportedly been preparing to launch its new budget-oriented Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone in India. The support page went live on the firm’s official website a few weeks ago. Anyway, the device’s colour and storage variants have been reportedly leaked ahead of the official launch in the country. Known publication 91Mobilesin partnership with Ishan Agarwal has shared the complete RAM, storage and colour variant information of the forthcoming smartphone.
Only two colour options—Light Blue and Copper—will be offered for the Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone, the report claims. Additionally, it has been reported that the device will be available in the nation in the 3GB+32GB, 3GB+64GB, and 4GB+128GB forms. So that was all the information the publisher had to offer about the upcoming gadget. The smartphone was initially introduced in October in a few key markets, and it is now finally making its way to India.
Samsung Galaxy A04e Colour Variants
Regardless, we know a lot about its general specifications because it has already been released in the chosen markets. It will have a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a typical 60Hz refresh rate, which is about what we should hope from a low-cost entry-level smartphone. The phone has an undisclosed octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and compatibility with microSD cards as well as up to 128GB of storage.
It has two back cameras for photography and videography, with a primary 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is located on the front of the gadget. A 5000mAh battery with compatibility for normal 10W charging is also included in the device. Its dimensions are 164.2 x 759 x 9.1mm, and its weight is 188 grammes. Of course, the device’s Indian version might also undergo a few minor changes. We might not notice any changes in the Indian variant, though, given the brand’s past.
Corning has launched the Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It is the successor to the Victus that was announced back in 2020. The newest generation glass from the company is touted to offer improved drop resistance. Corning says that Gorilla Glass has been used in eight billion devices, across 45 major brands and 85 percent of buyers in China, India, and the US consider durability as the most important factor in smartphone purchase.
Smartphones today are highly prone to potential damage since the glass is quite fragile and due to thinner, and lighter designs. Additionally, the larger the screen diagonal is, the more stress will be put on the glass when it is dropped. Corning’s latest generation Gorilla Glass Victus 2 focuses more on drop resistance. The company has adopted a new glass composition which will potentially save devices from accidental drops on rough surfaces. Asphalt can leave the screen scratched up while concrete in the worst cases can shatter the display glass.
Corning says that the drop performance of the Victus 2 has improved by up to 1m on 80-grit and up to 2m on 180-grit. In lab tests, the latest-generation glass is seen withstanding one-meter (hip height) drops on concrete whereas it survived two meters (head height) drops on an asphalt surface. Victus 2 also ensures 2x scratch resistance than previous versions and 4x better scratch performance compared to its competitors.
In a statement, Corning said “today’s smartphones are nearly 15% heavier, and screen sizes are up to 10% larger, than they were four years ago – increasing both the stress on the cover glass and the probability of damage. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 redefines tough for consumers and OEMs”.
The new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, Notebook PCs, cameras, and more devices. Smartphones boasting the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 are expected to hit the markets in the coming months. Although there is no word on which would be the first device to adorn the latest generation glass, we assume it to be Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series.
Back in September, Google had officially announced that it is ending its support for the Stadia platform. The cloud gaming technology had faced many challenges and issues, and now, the company is gearing up to offer refunds to its buyers.
The Search Engine giant had stated on September 30 that it will be ending Stadia and will even be reimbursing all Stadia users who purchased games or hardware from Google. The company said that Stadia hardware purchases made from the company’s Store as well as any Stadia Store games or add on content bought will be eligible for the refunds. So one can expect that the brand is spending a lot of money to reimburse a lot of money.
For those unaware, the company began offering software refunds at the beginning of last month and now it appears that Google will now settle up on the hardware side as well. The brand will initiate the refunds by sending out emails to its customers informing them that the refunds will be issued in the next couple of weeks. The users who purchased their hardware directly from official company store will get their money back first within the next two weeks.
As of right now, the company is offering refunds on the Founders Edition, Premiere Edition, Play and watch Google TV packages, and even the Stadia controllers as well. The Stadia users will be be able to continue playing on the platform until the date of 18th of January 2023, which is when the platform will be officially shut down.
Two Lenovo K-series phones have been spotted on the Google Play Console listing. The devices are the Lenovo K14 and K14 Note. For those unaware, the brand’s K-series phones are aimed at select low-end markets. Additionally, they are also rebadged versions of the Motorola phones. The Lenovo K14 and K14 Note could possibly join the K14 Plus that was launched in March this year. They are also expected to arrive as the successors to the last year’s K13 and K13 Note.
The Google Play Console listings of the Lenovo K14 and K14 Note reveal key specifications as well as the front render of the devices. Starting with the regular variant, it has a waterdrop notch and a thick bottom bezel. The screen offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels and 280 ppi pixel density. The listing reveals that the device will be equipped with a Spreadtrum T606 chipset based on a 12nm process. It comprises two Cortex A75 cores at 1.6GHz and six Cortex A55 cores at 1.6GHz. The SoC is coupled with Mali G57 GPU. As per the listing, the device packs 2GB RAM and runs on Android 11 OS out of the box.
On the other hand, the Lenovo K14 Note is seen with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display is said to offer an FHD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a pixel density of 420 ppi. The listing mentions a MediaTek MT6769 processor under the hood. This could either be the Helio G80 or G85 chipset. The phone will come with 4GB RAM onboard and ship with Android 11 OS.
As per the specifications in the listing, we assume the Lenovo K14 to be a budget device whereas the K14 Note could be a mid-range offering.
Motorola has confirmed to launch the Moto X40 (Motorola Edge 40 Pro) in December in China. The company has been teasing the features of this smartphone for quite a while now. At the same time, the details about the device are also emerging from other sources.
For instance, the phone has now leaked in renders revealing its entire design. Let’s take a look at everything that’s known about it.
We already know what the upcoming Moto X40 will look like. That’s because its design had been already leaked via a TENAA listing. The latest leak from @OnLeaks (via MySmartPrice) confirms the design again.
As per the renders, the handset will sport a curved display. It will house a rectangular camera island with sensor placements somewhat similar to that of iPhone Pro models.
The power and volume keys will reside on the right side, while the left will be empty. The top of the phone will house the secondary speaker grille and secondary microphone hole. Whereas, the bottom will include the primary speaker grille, primary microphone hole, and a USB Type-C port.
Finally, the rear panel of the device will not only feature the iconic Motorola Batwing logo at the center but also a ‘motorola’ banding at the bottom.
Talking about specs, multiple leaks and official teasers have revealed that the Moto X40 (Motorola Edge 40 Pro) will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM. It will flaunt a 6.67-inch 10-bit curved OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate.
The IP68-rated smartphone is said to come with a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, a 60MP selfie camera, Android 13, a 5,000mAh battery, and 68W fast wired charging support.
In May, Vivo unveiled the Vivo S15 series of smartphones in China. Recent reports have claimed that the company is preparing the S16 series for the home market. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, reveals that the S16 series will launch by the end of this month.
Apart from claiming that the Vivo S16 series will launch by December-end in China, the tipster also shared key details about the S16 Pro. He revealed that the phone will have an OLED display with support for a high refresh rate, a Dimensity 8200 chipset, and 80W charging.
To recall, the Vivo S15 and S15 Pro were powered by the Snapdragon 870 and Dimensity 8100 chipsets, respectively. Reports have claimed that the Vivo S16 will also feature the SD870 chip. It is speculated that the S16 Pro will have the Vivo V1+ IPS, but the vanilla model will not feature it.
As can be seen in the screengrab, the S16 Pro’s rivalling devices are all equipped with low-frequency Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. However, the chipset is only available on the Reno 9 Pro+, which was announced in November in China. The Vivo S15 Pro is also expected to rival other Dimensity 8200-powered devices likes the iQOO Neo 7 SE, Realme GT Neo 5, and a Redmi K60 series phone.
Last month, two Vivo phones with V2244A and V2245A model numbers were certified by China’s 3C authority. The 3C listings of both devices revealed that may carry support for 80W fast charging. There is a possibility that these Vivo phones may debut as the S16 and S16 Pro in China.
The S16 is likely to come in black, blue, and purple, whereas the S16 Pro may arrive in black, green, and orange gold. The S16-series is also rumored to include Exynos 1080-powered Vivo S16e.
iQOO has launched its dedicated community forum called ‘iQOO Connect’ in India today. It was in beta testing since April this year. The platform is similar to other forums like Realme, OnePlus, OPPO etc. During the iQOO Connect beta phase, the Vivo sub-brand ran multiple contests, engaging activities and content sharing. iQOO had on-ground sessions with the brand and product teams for direct engagement and meaningful feedback while also understanding the consumers. Now, the iQOO Connect community is open to all users. Currently, there are 5,000+ signed-up users out of which 10 are shortlisted as moderators to help with the overall experience.
You said it. We heard it! iQOO Connect is now open for all!
Interesting conversations, engaging contests, cool topics, fascinating photos and much more awaits you.
iQOO Connect is a platform where the brand’s users can connect and chat about smartphones and related topics. It will allow users to collaborate, learn about innovation, provide feedback, create experiences and connect with the brand more closely. The community forum will also be a place for sharing the latest company updates, e-sports, sale alerts, exclusive offers and invitations to special events.
Commenting on the launch, iQOO India CEO Nipun Maurya said “As a growing brand, customer centricity is at our core and to empower our consumers, we have introduced our community forum – ‘iQOO Connect’. Through the community, we intend to drive the iQOO culture of interaction, reciprocation, belongingness and interdependence”.
For users who want to be a part of the iQOO Connect community forum, they can head to this link. There’s a personal account icon at the top right corner and users can choose the sign-in / registration option. Users will be taken to the next page where they can perform the appropriate action.
A recent report revealed that the Redmi K60 family includes three models, such as the Redmi K60, K60 Pro, and K60E. The vanilla and Pro models are said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipsets, respectively. It is speculated that the Redmi K60E will arrive with the Dimensity 8200 chip onboard. However, multiple Geekbench listings (via. TechGoing) of the Redmi K60E reveal that it will be equipped with the Snapdragon SoC.
The Xiaomi phone with model number 22127RK46C is expected to be released in China as the Redmi K60E. The listing reveals that it is powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core chipset. The CPU and GPU details that have emerged on the listing revealed that the Redmi K60E will come equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.
The listing further mentions that the device has 12 GB of RAM and Android 13 OS onboard. The device scored 961 points in the single-core test and 3123 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. The device has been previously seen at the 3C certification site in China. The listing revealed that it may arrive with support for 120W fast charging.
The Redmi K60E is said to have the “Rembrandt” codename. Unfortunately, there is no other information on the specifications of the K60E.
In related news, the 22122RK93C Redmi device (Socrates codename) is expected to have the Redmi K60 marketing name in the home market. Some of its leaked specs include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS and 67W fast charging.
The 23013RK75C Redmi device (Mondrian codename) is expected to launch as the Redmi K60 Pro in China. It may offer key specs, such as a 2K AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, the MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS and 67W charging. The same device is likely to be rebranded as the POCO F5 in the global market, including India.
Earlier this week, Apple updated its list of vintage and obsolete products list. The company has added some older models from its iMacs lineup and even one of its Apple Watch model from a couple of years ago on this list.
Looking at the new list, the Cupertino based giant has officially labeled the iMac models from the year 2013 and 2014 on to the obsolete list. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 2 has been added to the Vintage list. For those unaware, these same iMacs were on the Vintage list before being moved to the Obsolete list. When a device is added to the latter, they are finally no longer eligible for official repairs from the brand. So those that have purchased Macs from the late 2013, which is the 21.5 inch iMacs, the 2014 21.5 inch iMac, and the 2014 27 inch Retina 5K iMac, have to look for unofficial repairs if they face any issues.
The company typically adds products to the obsolete list around 7 years after its first sale and discontinues for obsolete products. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 2 are now on the vintage list. This vintage products list features devices that went on sale around 5 years since its launch but less than 7 years from its announcement. These products are still officially serviceable, however, the repairs would still depend upon the availability of the specific parts for your vintage device.
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