Tecno, Counterpoint, MediaTek, and Editor-At-Large of Forbes Magazine, To Discuss Evolution of Premium Smartphones in an Upcoming Webinar

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Nov 17, 2022

In its upcoming webinar, Counterpoint Research will host keynote speakers from TECNO, MediaTek, and an Editor-At-Large of Forbes Magazine to discuss the forces and opportunities influencing current smartphone trends. Together, they will present global and continental perspectives on the continuous evolution of cutting-edge smartphone technology.

Entitled “The Push Towards Premium: Changing Smartphone Preferences and the Technologies Behind Them”, the webinar will be hosted by Peter Richardson, vice president of Counterpoint Research, and feature keynote addresses from TECNO, a rising player in the high-end market. TECNO’s recent offerings such as the Tecno Phantom X2 have been praised by both users and reviewers alike, and the brand is well known for its premium yet value-for-money smartphones.

TECNO has expanded its portfolio into more premium products in response to the rising demand for premium smartphones. Its recent flagship—the Phantom X2—ships with the Dimensity 9000 5G chip and features great cameras that can capture impressive night shots.

The webinar will also feature the major chipset supplier MediaTek, and Forbes Magazine, a globally known media house. As well as the expansion of flagship technology, the webinar will discuss the influences and technological underpinnings of the smartphone trends for 2023-2024.

A webinar like this is timely as the technological demands of smartphone manufacturers and users are growing rapidly and the emerging market is becoming a major driving force for premium growth. During the webinar, a live and open panel discussion and Q&A session will also be arranged to cover the most pressing questions. It will be broadcasted on Tuesday, November 22 at 12 pm London. Interested readers can register by following the link embedded here.

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Bigme Galy Colored e-ink Tablet With an 8-inch Display Unveiled

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 17, 2022

The Bigme Galy color tablet with E INK Gallery 3 and an 8-inch display has been announced. The latest Bigme color e-note uses the E INK Gallery 3 color e-paper technology and it can display over 50,000 colors. The company says the drawing experience using its new product is unrivaled.

The Bigme Galy is capable of reading and editing PDF files in full color, as well as comics and magazines. It has a dual camera setup featuring OCR technology and will be the first Gallery 3 product that has entered the market commercially. It could thus open the way for other brands to latch on to the impressive Gallery 3 technology in their applications. Its 8-inch display has a 300 PPI color resolution. It has a four-particle ink system consisting of cyan, magenta, yellow and white, which allows a full-color gamut at each pixel.

The Bigme Galy has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, while a fingerprint sensor is an added security feature. You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the tablet and also incorporate an additional layer of security using a passcode. There are four noise-canceling microphones on the device to handle audio dictation, voice recognition, or other voice communication app.

The new color tablet has a color temperature system and a front-lit display. You can thus easily read content in the dark using white and amber LED lights. There are a total of 36 different lights on the tablet. Design-wise, the Bigme Galy sports a similar build as the Good e-Reader X Bigme inkNote Color. It has a combination of aluminum alloy material and a glass back panel. It combines a slender look with a luxurious texture.

The Bigme Galy has an A53 2.3GHz octa-core processor and a 6GB/ 128GB RAM/ storage configuration. The tablet’s storage can be expanded via MicroSD by up to 128GB. It supports both Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi connectivity, providing a range of additional options available for the device. Its dual stereo speakers deliver standard audio and the tablet is charged via USB-C.

The tablet has a 4,000mAh battery which can last for up to two weeks. The new tablet’s stylus is of the highest quality and it has a laser light presenter function as well as other exciting functions. The Bigme Galy color e-note is expected to be released in January 2023 and is priced at $699. The slate is presently available for backing on Kickstarter.

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Qualcomm Teases Next-Gen Oryon CPU

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 17, 2022

The past few days have been busy with news about Windows on Arm. After Apple’s success with M-series processors, both Qualcomm and MediaTek want a share of the pie. Qualcomm, which has been operating in this field for a long time and is more ambitious, made the first announcement of its new processor. The company has announced that its upcoming custom Windows on Arm silicon cores will be called Oryon.

Qualcomm announces ‘Oryon’ next-gen ARM CPU

At Snapdragon Technology Summit 2022, Qualcomm announced a name for its custom Arm CPU called Oryon. Unfortunately the company didn’t offer any details but we have some knowledge. First of all, unlike MediaTek, these processors will be flagship, not entry-level. There will even be models that can compete with Apple’s M-series custom Arm processors.

Qualcomm has long invested in Windows on ARM. Having made several unsuccessful attempts so far, the company is determined to change course. In fact, they bought Nuvia for $1.4 billion a while ago. Nuvia has been working on ARM architectures for a long time, and they might have the experience Qualcomm needs to compete with Apple.

Unfortunately, the Windows-compatible Qualcomm processors currently on the market are directly based on ARM’s architecture. The company wants to make some more customizable products with Nuvia’s help. If they are successful, it is possible that they will manufacture processors just as powerful as Apple’s.

Products using the new Qualcomm Orion-based chips are expected to hit the shelves in 2024. Still, companies need to act quickly. Apple is currently widening the gap between the M series and its competitors. Within a year, the company is expected to introduce processors such as the M2 Pro and M3.

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MediaTek Sets Its Sights On The Windows On ARM PC Market

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 17, 2022

Smartphone processors using ARM architecture are getting better and better every day. In fact, they have recently become powerful enough to defy computers. In particular, Apple has launched very powerful laptop and PC models with the M series processors. The company’s success convinced other chip manufacturers to enter the ARM PC market. MediaTek, one of the manufacturers in question, has set its sights on the Windows on ARM PC market.

MediaTek still plans to enter the Windows on ARM PC market

MediaTek, one of the most popular processor manufacturers in the world, continues its leadership in the smartphone market. However, the company wants to carry its success to the PC market. At an event hosted by the company, future plans were revealed. One of the MediaTek executives said that they see a $40 billion opportunity for the PC market.

The first target of MediaTek will be the Chromebook market. The company recently launched the new Kompanio 520 and 528, entry-level chipsets for Chromebooks. Both processors stand out with their efficiency and being sufficient for daily use. Unfortunately, the details of the tech giant’s future plans are unknown.

Still, MediaTek vice president Vince Hu said, “In CPU and GPU we are having to make some bigger investments as a foundational capability. Based on this sentence, it can be said that the company has serious goals for the Windows on ARM market.

Also, MediaTek will design improved CPUs and GPUs in-house rather than acquire them from third-party manufacturers as Qualcomm did. The new Kompanio 520 and 528, entry-level chipsets for Chromebooks, have been released today. MediaTek’s PC operations will be led by Adam King, MediaTek’s vice president and general manager of customer computing. King previously worked at Intel for ten years and held key positions.

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Honor 80 Pro Stunning Camera Samples flaunt the prowess of the 160MP Sensor

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 17, 2022

Huawei’s spin-off Honor is planning to launch the Honor 80 series in the coming days. The company recently confirmed that the series will be officially released on November 23. Ahead of the launch, the models that make up the series have continued to feature in leaks and teasers. A few official teasers containing the front and rear designs of the device had earlier appeared. Now, camera samples said to have been shot using the Honor 80 Pro have appeared online.

The Honor 80 series is made up of the vanilla Honor 80, Honor 80 SE, and the high-end Honor 80 Pro. The 80 Pro is expected to pack flagship specs including a 160-megapixel main camera which has been confirmed. The resolution of the photo is said to be able to reach 14592 × 10944 pixels and the capacity can reach an astonishing 61.6MB.

With the amazing resolution of the 160-megapixel main camera, the camera samples show a rich output with vivid quality. One of the pictures was zoomed but it still retained some level of clarity similar to the output from a high-quality telephoto lens.

The Honor 80 Pro is expected to pack a flagship Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset while the Honor 80 will be powered by the Snapdragon 782G processor. The 80 SE will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset.

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Apple Ramps up Manufacturing Capabilities in India With Biggest Unit Near Bangalore, Will Employ 60,000 People

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 17, 2022

In a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Indian Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Yadav announced that Apple’s largest manufacturing unit is being built in the country. The plant is said to be located in Hosur, around 40 km away from Bengaluru. The Cupertino-based tech giant has been producing the latest models of iPhones in India since 2017.

The new manufacturing hub for Apple’s iPhones is said to be the biggest in the country. It will reportedly employ 60,000 people in a single factory. The first 6,000 employees are tribal women from areas like Ranchi and Hazaribagh. They have been trained to make the smartphone and will soon be joining the workforce. In September, it was reported that Tata Group could make iPhones for Apple in the country. Recently, they won the contract to manufacture mechanics and the Hosur plant is being set up by Tata Electronics. The company is reportedly in talks with Apple’s Taiwanese supplier to establish a joint venture to assemble iPhones in India. Tata Electronics also aims to hire 85 percent of women in their workforce.

Currently, Apple has three Taiwanese contract manufacturers in India with Foxconn’s unit located in Tamil Nadu, Pegatron near Chennai, and Wistron in Bengaluru. The development about the biggest Apple manufacturing hub comes after Reuters reported that Foxconn plans to at least quadruple the size of its operations in India over the next two years. Additionally, Foxconn’s largest iPhone manufacturing unit in the world located in Zhengzhou was closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown resulting in to crunch supply, especially of the iPhone 14 Pro variants.

Previously it was reported that Apple aims to relocate 25 percent of iPhone production to India by 2025.

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iQOO 11 Legend Could Be the First Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-Powered Phone in the Global Market

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 17, 2022

iQOO 11 Legend is tipped to be the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered phone in the global market. Qualcomm unveiled its second-generation flagship processor yesterday. A host of brands are expected to debut smartphones powered by the said processor in China in the coming weeks. Now, tipster Anvinraj (Twitter @zionsanvin) has revealed that Vivo sub-brand iQOO could be the first to launch a phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

iQOO 11 Legend could be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone to launch in the global market

Launch likely last week of November

Read about variants in the link belowhttps://t.co/N2fXcI7hWn #iQOO #iQOO11Legend #iQOO11 #Snapdragon8Gen2
— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) November 17, 2022

The tipster adds that the iQOO 11 Legend could debut by the end of this month. It may be announced after November 25th with the launch event possibly taking place on November 27th or 29th. It is already teased to launch soon in Malaysia, hence the date could also be for the Malaysian market.

The iQOO 11 series will arrive as the successor to the iQOO 10 series. iQOO has been offering the Legend Edition of its number series flagship which is developed in partnership with BMW Motorsports. It comes with the automaker’s signature Red-Black-Blue stripe design on the back panel. Previously, the RAM and storage configurations of the Legend Edition were tipped. The device is expected to come in 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 256GB options.

The iQOO 11 series will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.2 storage. It will also feature an in-house V2 image processing chip. The regular variant is said to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W charging, whereas the Pro model is tipped to come with a 4,700mAh cell with 200W charging.

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Xiaomi Partners With Blinkit To Deliver MI Air Purifier 3 in Few Minutes in Select Indian Cities

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 17, 2022

Xiaomi had launched the Mi Air Purifier 3 in India way back in 2019. Now the Chinese brand has announced a partnership with instant delivery service provider Blinkit. Xiaomi aims to deliver the Mi Air Purifier 3 to its customers in 10 minutes. Customers can purchase the device starting today in New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad. This is a helpful initiative considering the pollution and poor AQI situation in Delhi and surrounding areas.

The Mi Air Purifier 3 carries a price tag of Rs 9,999 on Mi.com and Amazon. Those ordering from Blinkit will have to purchase for Rs 10,499 which is Rs 500 more than the actual price.

Tired of Pollution? #MiAirPurifier3 is the solution!

Breathe healthy today and get health delivered to your doorstep in minutes with @letsblinkit at just ₹10,499. pic.twitter.com/gTqLxxTtux
— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) November 17, 2022

The Mi Air Purifier 3 features a tower design with a circular OLED touch display that shows information like atmospheric particulate matter (PM) as well as temperature and humidity. It offers 360-degree Triple Layer Filtration and True HEPA FIlter for purifying every nook and corner of the home. The Particulate Matter (PM) sensor is capable of detecting particles that are as small as 0.1 microns and instantly alerts about the AQI. The application features a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 380m³/hr. It can cover a room size of up to 484 sq ft. It is also claimed to deliver 6,333 litres of clean air per minute.

The Mi Air Purifier 3 is energy efficient and keeps the noise levels as low as 32dB during operation. The appliance can be controlled via the Mi Home app. It works with Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistant as well.

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MIUI 14 Teased To Be Lightweight

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2022

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 in late December 2021. It was announced at the Xiaomi 12 series event. Therefore, MIUI 14 is also rumored to debut alongside the Xiaomi 13 series in the coming weeks.

Earlier today, the head of MIUI officially teased the arrival of MIUI 14. He said a few things about Xiaomi’s upcoming software, which we find to be interesting. Let’s go through his statement.

Jin Fan is a Product Director at Xiaomi. He is also the Head of MIUI Experience. He is not known for posting regularly on Weibo.

But a few hours back, he surprised his followers with an interesting post. In this latest post on Weibo, he writes that his team has worked hard over the past year on developing MIUI 14.

He goes on that the next generation of Xioami’s mobile software will be unveiled soon. But unfortunately, he doesn’t say when.

Talking about the interesting bit, Jin Fan says that one of the goals of his team is to make MIUI 14 the most streamlined and lightweight flagship mobile phone system. This suggests that MIUI will be getting a design overhaul with the forthcoming release.

We already reported in late July that MIUI 14 will bring a new design language. But it’s good to hear directly from the company.

Anyway, we are not sure how lightweight the software will be. MIUI is notorious for being resource hungry on budget smartphones. Hopefully, Xiaomi addresses this with the next release.

Also, most importantly, Xiaomi is the only major Chinese smartphone brand lacking in software updates. While Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, and Realme have delivered Android 13 update to multiple devices, Xiaomi has managed to do the same for only Xiaomi 12 Pro as of writing this article.

We have been hoping Xiaomi to fix these issues for the last two years. But sadly, it is yet to happen. Perhaps, MIUI 14 could be a game-changer.

Apple AirPods Pro Can Be Used as a Cheap Hearing Aid: Report

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

A new report has revealed an interesting functionality regarding the Apple AirPods Pro hearables. A study has found that the company’s truly wireless earbuds can serve as a cheaper alternative to hearing aids.

The new study was published in the iScience journal and basically focuses on the “Live Listen” function on the Cupertino based giant AirPods models and some of its Beats earbuds as well. For those unaware, this feature on Apple branded hearables basically lets your iPhone act as a microphone, which then relays enhanced audio the the user’s AirPods earbuds. Keep in mind that this feature isn’t made with the intention of helping people that suffer from a hearing loss issue and require a hearing aid.

Rather, it was made to filter out certain sounds in noisy situations for those with normal hearing. At the moment, hearing aids can range anywhere between 1,000 US Dollars to 10,000 US Dollars in the US alone. But researchers at Taipei Veterans General Hospital have found that Apple’s AirPods Pro model can surprisingly work well as an affordable hearing aid, in comparison to actual hearing aids. In the study, the researchers uses the 2nd Gen AirPods and first gen AirPods Pro, which was paired with the iPhone XS Max.

The hearables was pitted again both the top of the line OTICON Opn 1, which costs 10,000 US Dollars and the Bernafon’s $1,500 MD1 hearing device. The results with 21 participants with different degree of hearing loss found that the AirPods Pro ranked high in the list of hearing aids as well. Ranking between the two dedicated hearing aid devices. But while it can serve the function as a hearing aid alternative, it is only a temporary solution and not a true alternative to hearing aids.

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Moto Watch 150, Watch 200 Price & Specs Revealed Ahead of Launch

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

Earlier this week, we had reported on an online listing on Best Buy Canada website, which revealed the pricing and specifications of the Moto Watch 70. Now, the Watch 150 and Watch 200 were also spotted on the same platform.

Talking about Watch 150 first, this model has a circular dial on the front unlike the rectangular display on the Watch 70 model. The Watch 150’s display is a 30.55mm AMOLED display and it is listed to offer up to 14 days of battery life on a single full charge. Other features listed online include 24 sports modes, step tracking, heart rate monitoring, and SpO2 blood oxygen tracking. This upcoming smartwatch model will also be available in multiple color options, namely black, rose gold, and silver.

The Moto Watch 200 also has a rectangular screen, although, its appearance is more akin to the Apple Watch design. The Best Buy listing reveals that the display will offer a 348 x 442 pixel resolution. It will even come with a silicone strap. Other notable features include 28 sports modes support, SpO2 blood oxygen mapping, heart rate monitoring, step and distance tracking, and likely various other features as well.

Unfortunately, this is all the finer details regarding specifications revealed on the online listing. Although the pricing for both upcoming Watch 150 and Watch 200 wearable models were also revealed. Apparently, both new smartwatches will be available in Canada for a price tag of 199.99 Canadian Dollars (roughly 150 US Dollars). This pricing might just be a placeholder figure ahead of the launch so take this information with a pinch of salt for now.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Genshin Impact Edition Launched in South Korea

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

Samsung has just launched a new Galaxy Z Fold 4 special edition in its home market of South Korea. The company has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 4 Genshin Impact Edition, which comes with a unique aesthetic. So let’s have a look.

Recently, there have been a number of brands launching Genshin Impact edition limited models for their products. This isn’t surprising since the cross platform game is quite popular across the globe. Now, the South Korean tech giant has also launched its own special edition inspired by the game, with the game’s character “Ganyu” being the primary theme. For those unaware, this character is a Cyro character in the game, so it makes sense that the foldable smartphone’s special edition features blue accents. (Click here for more images.)

We can also see the character as well on the rear panel of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G model. Notably, the brand announced this new collaboration at the Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2022, which is currently being hosted in South Korea and will last till 10th November 2022. Apart from the Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G, the company also announced a new Galaxy Buds2 Pro Genshin Impact Edition package as well, which also has a Ganyu character theme. This includes some special stickers and a transparent soft protective case.

As of right now, the pricing for the two new special edition devices is still unknown. Although we can expect it to have a slightly more expensive price tag that the regular model. Apart from the physical difference in design, both new products feature the same specs and features as the vanilla versions as well. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown if Samsung will launch the new Genshin Impact special edition models outside of South Korea.

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India May Force Apple to Adopt USB-C on iPhones

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 17, 2022

USB-C is getting more and more popular day by day. Almost all Android phones, modern laptops, charging adapters, and even game controllers use this port. While the technology world is slowly starting to use a single standard port, Apple continues to resist. The company insists on using the Lightning port on iPhone models that sell millions of units annually. But that’s changing; regulators are forcing Apple to use USB-C on the iPhone.

India May Force Apple to Ditch the Lightning Port

The European Union recently passed a law that forced Apple to use USB-C on iPhones sold in the EU. It seems that India is working on a similar law, following in the footsteps of the EU. Government officials are preparing a bill to make USB-C mandatory on all smartphones, tablets and laptops. Considering that the population of India is almost 1.4 billion, no company, including Apple, has a chance other than to comply with this rule.

In a government press release, Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs of India, said: “Broad consensus emerged among stakeholders on adoption of USB Type – C as a charging port for electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc Further, it was deliberate that a different charging port may be adopted for feature phones.”

Although India’s new bill is significant, it does not seem to change Apple’s plans. According to analysts and leaksters, the tech giant is working on an iPhone with a USB-C port. Ming-Chi Kuo claims that all iPhone 15 models will abandon the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. Yet Apple, by being Apple, will only add fast data transfer to Pro and Pro Max. However, for now, this information does not go beyond the claim.

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Realme 10 Pro series Indian launch teased, Realme 10 Pro+ confirmed

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 17, 2022

Realme just launched the new Realme 10 Pro series in China. The series has two devices – The realme 10 Pro and the Realme 10 Pro+. The devices come with Full HD+ 120Hz displays and Snapdragon 695 / Dimensity 1080 chipsets.

Now, Realme India has now officially teased the Realme 10 Pro series in India through Twitter and via a landing page. The teaser does not reveal any details of the Indian version of the devices, however, the design silhouette confirms that the Realme 10 Pro+, which features a curved display will definitely be coming to India. Let’s take a look at the details of the Realme 10 Pro series.

Realme 10 Pro+ Specifications

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

Under the hood, the device features a Dimensity 1080 chipset, paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 108MP Samsung HP6 main camera along with an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro sensor. It has a 16MP sensor on the front.

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ ships with Android 13 OS preinstalled, which is layered with the latest Realme UI 4.0. Both devices are powered by a 5,000mAh battery. Fast charging is supported by the Pro and Pro+ models at 33W and 67W, respectively. Both variants have dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C connector in common.

Realme 10 Pro Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. A punch-hole in the center of the flat panel houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

It sports a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro shooter on the back. The Realme 10 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, which supports up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It incorporates a fingerprint scanner on the side for added security.

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AOC AGON 5 series Gaming Monitors Launched, Features 2.5K Resolutions & 240HZ Refresh Rate

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

AOC has just launched two new monitors to expand its existing lineup of gaming monitors. The two new model are from the AGON 5 series and offers some capable specs and features, so let’s have a look.

The company has announced two new models, which includes the AG275QZ/EU and AG275QZN/EU. These two are a pair of 27 inch monitors and offers some top notch specs. The AG275QZ/EU has an IPS LCD panel with a 10 bit color depth, 97.5 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. Furthermore, the new gaming monitors that run natively at 240Hz refresh rate that can also be overclocked to 270Hz.

AOC has also stated that the gaming monitor has a 2.5K resolution and a 1ms response time. On the other hand, the AG275QZN/EU is a VA based monitor that has a 89.9 percent DCI P3 color gamut. The new gaming monitor also has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, 1ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, and 2.5K native resolution. While this monitor also offers native 240Hz refresh rate as well, it does not support the overclocking capability.

Both monitors offer twin HDMI 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub. As per official claims, the AG275QZ/EU and AGON AG275QZN/EU gaming monitors will be available for purchase later this month for a price tag of £629.99 and £439.99, respectively.

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Realme Buds Air 3S, Realme Buds Wireless 2S Debut in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2022

At the Realme 10 Pro series launch event in China, the brand also announced a pair of truly wireless earphones and neckband-style earphones. These two products are officially called Realme Buds Air 3S and Realme Buds Wireless 2S.

Unlike the smartphones, the two audio accessories are already official in other markets like India. Either way, let’s take a look at these earphones.

Realme Buds Air 3S

The Realme Buds Air 3 look unlike other TWS from the brand. They come with wings for a snug fit.

The buds feature 11mm drivers and support Dolby Atmos for surround sound effects. They not only offer touch gesture controls but also dual-device connection functionality.

The earbuds connect via Bluetooth 5.3 and they are IPX5-rated for splash resistance. Unfortunately, they don’t support ANC (active noise cancellation) but you get ENC (envrionmental noice cancellation) for calls and up to 69ms low latency.

The product is rated to last for up to 30 hours with the charging case. The buds alone are said to offer up to 7 hours of battery life.

The Realme Buds Air 3S are priced at ¥199 ($28) in China. They can be availed in either black or white color options.

Realme Buds Wireless 2S

The Realme Buds Wireless 2S are neckband-style wireless earphones. They feature 11.2m drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.3.

They offer ENC (environmental noise cancellation) for calls and dual-device connection functionality. There’s an inline remote control for volume up/down and voice assistant.

The buds feature magnetic instant connection and support up to 88ms low latency. They are rated to last for up to 24 hours on a full charge.

The Realme Buds Wireless 2S are priced at ¥169 ($24) in China. They can be bought in either yellow or blue color variants.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Full Design Revealed via New Renders

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

The original OnePlus Buds Pro launched as the company’s flagship truly wireless earbuds model that offered ANC support (Active Noise Cancellation) and more. Now, a new leak has revealed the full design of the possible successor to these earbuds, dubbed the Buds Pro 2.

The complete look at the Buds Pro 2 arrives from a collaboration between 91Mobiles and known tipster Kuba Wojciechowski. This report offers us a clear view at high quality renders of the upcoming premium earbuds from the Chinese smartphone maker. In the images, we can see both the charging case as well as the individual earbuds in an Olive Green color option. Looking at the leaked renders, we can see that the Buds Pro 2 is very similar to the last gen model. The Buds Pro 2 appears to have an angled ear tips. Furthermroe, it has a dual tone design with a matt finish on top half and a glossy bottom.

It will even have an LED indicator and a phyisal button that might be for enabling pairing mode. Furthermore, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will reportedly be co-created with Dynaudio. This basically means that the truly wireless earbuds will offer an improved immersive audio experience. As of right now, the company has to reveal the official launch date for the hearables. Although it is rumored to launch sometime in early 2023. So, we can expect some official teasers to be just around the corner.

From what we know so far, the Buds Pro 2 will feature an 11mm and 6mm dual driver setup and even come with adaptive noise cancellation for up to 45db. The new wireless earphones are also rumored to offer up to 6 hours of battery life on a single full charge with ANC on and 9 hours with ANC off. The charging case offers a total of 38 hours with ANC turned off and 22 hours with ANC turned on. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G appears on Geekbench with a mysterious Exynos chipset

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 17, 2022

Samsung is working on new low-end Galaxy A series devices. The brand is likely to launch the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G and the Galaxy A14 5G soon. The Galaxy 14 4G has already appeared on Geekbench and the Galaxy A14 5G was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG database. Now, the 5G variant has appeared on the Geekbench database with a mysterious chipset at its heart.

The listing reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (model number SM-A146B) has 4GB RAM and an Android 13-based operating system. The SoC model number is S5E8535 and it features an octa-core processor with two cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has the Mali-G68 GPU onboard. As previous leaks have mentioned, the S5E8535 is an upcoming mid-range Exynos chipset that is expected to be unveiled soon.

The Geekbench 5 results show that the device scores 770 points in the single-core test and 2151 points in the multi-core test. The ongoing theory is that this new Exynos chipset will be the successor of the Exynos 850. However, the results show the chipset performs better than the current Exynos 1280 chipsets.

So far, it is known that the Galaxy A14 5G will support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. It will have One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 and will likely feature an Infinity U display. Other features will include a USB Type C port for charging and data transfer and a 3.5mm headphone jack. More details are expected to emerge in the coming days, so stay tuned.

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OnePlus TV Y1S Pro To Get a 55-inch Variant in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2022

The OnePlus TV 1S Pro was introduced in India in April. Initially, the brand only debuted a 43-inch model. A 50-inch version later followed it in July.

Four months later, a reliable tipster says that OnePlus will soon release a 55-inch variant of this television. The leaker has also shared some of the features of this upcoming TV.

According to Ishan Agarwal (via MySmartPrice), the OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro will soon launch in India. Unfortunately, the tipster keeps the exact launch date a secret.

However, he does speak about the features. Going by that, the 55-inch variant of the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro will be identical to the other two sizes.

The television will flaunt a 4K panel with support for HDR10+ and MEMC. The screen will be paired with 24W speakers.

The device will boot Android TV with support for leading streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, and more. It will offer multiple port options, such as 2 x USB 2.0, 3 x HDMI 2.1 (one of them is eARC compatible), Ethernet, and RF.

The forthcoming 55-inch version is expected to cost around ₹40,000. That’s because the 43-inch and 50-inch models are priced at ₹29,999 and ₹32,999, respectively.

Xiaomi 12T series launched in Philippines

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

Earlier today (17th November 2022), the Xiaomi 12T series of high end smartphones were finally announced in the Philippines market. The lineup is the company’s flagship model that offers capable specs at a competitive price point, so let’s have a look.

The Chinese tech giant’s 12T series consists of two models, namely the Xiaomi 12T and the 12T Pro. Both models share a number of similarities as well as some key differences. In terms of design, the two 12T models have similar dimensions and also offer stereo speakers. On the front, both devices sport a 6.67 inch AMOLED display that has a 1220p resoluton, HDR10+ support, 900 nits of peak brightness, and up to 120Hz refresh rate with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Xiaomi 12T Pro model also has Dolby Vision support for an improved viewing experience.

Under the hood, the 12T lineup pack a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports up to 120W fast charging, which can charge the devices to full in just 20 minutes. On the rear, both phones have a triple camera setup. Although the Pro variant has a 200 megapixel primary sensor that is paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro shooter. The base model has a 108 megapixel primary camera, but the two other sensors are the same as the Pro variant. Another notable difference between the two is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip on the 12T Pro and the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra SoC on the vanilla 12T.

The standard Xiaomi 12T starts from P26,999 (roughly 469 US Dollars), while the 12T Pro will retail for a price of P37,999 (roughly 660 US Dollars). The pre-orders will begin on November 18 and last till the 29th, with the brand also offering a free S1 Active smartwatch worth P8,999 (roughly 156 US Dollars) to those that pre-order the new smartphones. Notably, both models are offered in three color options, namely Black, Blue, and Silver.

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