Realme 10 Pro series is set to debut in the global and Indian market on December 8th. The smartphones were launched in China last week and the brand sold 2,00,000 units of the Pro and Pro+ model in the first sale. The global and Indian variants are expected to come with the same specifications as their Chinese counterpart. Now Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth has shared a cryptic meme teaser of the Realme 10 Pro series.
The latest teaser spills some information about the pricing of the upcoming Realme 10 Pro+. In the video, Sheth is seen discussing about democratizing curved display with another executive which is potentially the Realme 10 Pro+. In the background, two people from the Product team are seen figuring out how to fit it under Rs 25,000 price segment. It remains to be seen whether the teased pricing details are inclusive of bank offers and discounts on the upcoming smartphone. If the Realme 10 Pro+ indeed arrives under Rs 30,000, it will be the first smartphone to sport a curved display in the price bracket. A curved screen is mostly found on flagship phones priced above Rs 50,000.
In China, the Realme 10 Pro+ carries a starting price tag of RMB 1,699 (~Rs 19,400) for the base model.
The Realme 10 Pro series will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme 10 Pro has an LCD flat screen, whereas the Pro+ model features curved edges along with an OLED panel and an integrated fingerprint scanner. The Realme 10 Pro duo sport a gradient back panel design with two traditional camera rings. Both smartphones have a 108MP main sensor paired with a 2MP macro lens. The Pro+ variant features an 8MP ultra-wide-angle snapper.
Under the hood, the Realme 10 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 SoC, whereas the Pro+ model is powered by a Dimensity 1080 processor. The Pro duo pack up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB native storage. They are backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with the Pro and Pro+ variants supporting 33W and 67W charging.
The OPPO Reno9 series went official with three variants. A few days before, the Realme 10 Series debuted as well. The base variant of the former and the high-end variant of the latter, are placed in the same price range. We are talking about the vanilla OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro+: two phones that share several things in common, but are very different at the same time. Given their price tags, a lot of people want to know which one is the best and which one suits their needs the most. So, we decided to make things clearer. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro Plus.
Dual 64 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 67W
5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging
dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The design of the OPPO Reno9 is definitely one of the best of 2022. First of all, it is one of the thinnest phones out there, with a thickness of just 7.2 mm. It is even very lightweight as it weighs just 174 grams. It comes with a curved screen at the sides, just like the most expensive Android phones, and its rear design is very original. Even though I prefer the OPPO Reno9, the Realme 10 Pro Plus is still one of the most beautiful devices out there. It has a curved screen just like the OPPO, it is very thin and lightweight, but thicker than its rival: 7.8 mm. They are definitely two of the most beautiful phones in the midrange segment alongside the latest CIVI phone from Xiaomi.
Display
It looks like the OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro Plus have exactly the same display because the specifications are identical. We are talking about an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 950 nits. The panel also includes an in-display fingerprint reader. So, given that the display specifications are the same, you would better focus on the remaining specifications if you are trying to decide which phone to choose. Note that the Realme 10 Pro Plus comes with stereo speakers offering a superior audio experience, as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the OPPO Reno9 has a mono speaker and no audio jack.
Specs & Software
The OPPO Reno9 wins the hardware comparison because it is equipped with a better chipset, even though it is an older SoC. We are talking about the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform by MediaTek, built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture. The SoC is composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.2 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Realme 10 Pro Plus has an inferior Dimensity 1080 running at a max frequency of 2.6 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The user interfaces are more or less the same: these phones run Android 13 out of the box, highly customized by ColorOS 13 and Realme UI 4.0, respectively. Realme UI 4.0 is just a slightly different version of ColorOS 13.
Camera
The camera setup of the Realme 10 Pro Plus beats the one found on the OPPO Reno9. The handset features a triple camera setup including a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro shooter, as well as a 16 MP selfie snapper. Unfortunately, the OPPO Reno9 has an inferior midrange-class 64 MP rear camera and it does not include an ultrawide lens, but it has a better selfie camera.
With the Realme 10 Pro Plus, you get a bigger 5000 mAh battery and a longer battery life. The charging speeds are the same, with 67W fast charging, but the Reno9 has a smaller 4500 mAh battery.
Price
The starting price of the Realme 10 Pro+ is €230/$230 in China (8/128 GB), while the OPPO Reno9 starts from €340/$340 (8/256 GB). Which one would you choose?
Japanese automaker Honda has filed a trademark application for the Motocompacto, a likely tiny e-motorbike. The trademark filing draws similarities with the Honda Motocompo of the 1980s. The Motocompo was a tiny ICE motorcycle designed to fit inside the trunk of a small car. It offered drivers a way of extending their reach into the city.
The name of the trademark, therefore, bears a close resemblance to the Motocompo but we expect the new bike will be electric-powered, unlike its predecessor. This is however not the first time there has been speculation of an electric version of the Motocompo. The first Motocompacto trademark was filed by Honda in 2020 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The vehicle was simply described as relating to an electric scooter in the 2020 filing.
Another trademark filing with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has now been made for Motocompacto. There are two separate filings in the Canadian case with the second filing spelled as Moto Compacto. The description for the trademark is that it is related to Goods Land vehicles, namely self-balancing electric scooters; electrically-powered motor scooters. The Canadian application also includes a logo design for the trademark featuring a compact scooter.
The battery-powered Honda Moto Compo showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011
Up to 50,000 units of the tiny Motocompo were produced between 1981 and 1983. It is expected that the electric version of this compact bike will be smaller with the absence of a gas engine. It is also likely to come with several other innovations to thrill the market. Honda seems on course to accomplish its plans to release 10 new electric motorbikes and scooters by 2025. It has also unveiled the Honda EM1 design for its electric moped in Europe during EICMA 2022.
The compact design of the Motocompacto, together with its lineup of tech features could stimulate the attention of the market to the Honda brand. There are no official details yet from Honda on the Motocompacto.
Three new models have been added to the iVOOMi S1 series of electric scooters in India. The iVOOMi S1 80, S1 200 and S1 240 e-scooters come with practicality, utility, and performance. The premium model in the lineup is the S1 240 which can deliver a range of 240km on a single charge.
The Indian electric two-wheeler industry has had some setbacks in recent times with the incidences of explosions due mainly to battery overheating. Several Indian manufacturers have made advancements in expanding their battery R&D capacity including Ola Electric and Hero Electric. The new iVOOMi S1 models come with an improved battery setup as well as safety measures.
Recently, iVOOMi Energy launched new models in the S1 series. The three S1 models are super affordable, and efficient and promise smooth rides for users. The S1 240 is the top model among the three and it has a twin battery setup giving it a range of 240km. All three bikes have Eco, Sport, and Rider power modes, with the Find my Ride, and GPS tracking also featured. The new S1 models come in three color variants namely – Peacock Blue, Dusky Black, and Night Maroon.
The new iVOOMi S1 models in India are priced between Rs. 69,999 ($856) for the S 180 and Rs. 121,000 ($1,480) for the S 240. The new e-scooters will be available in the subcontinent from December 1. There are no indications yet on the global availability of the new iVOOMi S1 electric scooters.
The LMX 56 electric mountain bike has been unveiled. The e-bike comes with lots of tech innovations and power. It is the culmination of the collaboration between Spark Racing Technology and LMX. The LMX 56 has a peak power rating of 2.5kW for its extreme rides.
Spark Racing is a player in Formula E racing and it has made significant inroads into the all-electric racing series. Spark Racing has engaged in research and development along this line for a decade. It is also well-primed to participate in Formula E for 2023. The LMX 56 features a high-performance electric powertrain among several other tech features. The new high-power electric mountain bike is even described as a trial motorcycle disguised as an e-bike.
The LMX 56 boasts 10 times the output of most e-bikes in Europe with its 2.5kW peak output. It uses a helical gear reducer submerged in oil which allows for a maintenance-free operation of the motor. The system also allows the motor to operate at high speeds without overheating. The LMX 56 has a top speed of 45km/h through pedal-assist or throttle. The throttle of the LMX 56 is mounted on the handlebar of the bike while the 12V, 20Ah battery pack has a capacity of 1kWh.
LMX is yet to release the range of the new electric mountain bike. The divulged specs indicate that the e-bike could come with a decent range. Safety will be enhanced in the battery, housed inside the frame, and comes with a temperature/consumption monitor. It also has diagnostics functionality. The companion mobile app for the LMX 56 can be used to further optimize the ride and battery settings of the electric bicycle.
In terms of pricing the LMX 56 retails between €7,800 ($8,124) and €8,262 ($8606). The company has begun receiving pre-orders, with deliveries starting before the end of December. The e-bike is available in Europe and possibly a few other markets.
OnePlus is readying the long-awaited OnePlus 11 series. The lineup is said to include the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11 Pro, and rumors suggest the devices will debut before the end of the year, although the company has yet to announce a launch date. Today, an unknown OnePlus smartphone has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. It could be the upcoming OnePlus 11 or a new Nord Series smartphone. Here are the details.
According to tipster Mukul Sharma, a mysterious OnePlus smartphone with model number CPH2451 has received Bluetooth SIG certification. The listing suggests the handset will run OxygenOS 13, based Android 13, out of the box. The official name of the device is not known yet, but Sharma says it could be the OnePlus 11 or Nord-series smartphones (likely the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite).
More details about the unknown device should emerge soon. If it’s indeed the OnePlus 11, we can expect it to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an under-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it could be powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
OnePlus 11 Renders
The base model of the handset is said to pack 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the higher-end model may have 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. For photography, OnePlus 11 is rumored to sport a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.
On the front, it will likely have a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and support 100W charging.
Launched back in July, the Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro are now available for purchase in India through Vijay Sales, a local electronics retail company. The gaming handsets come with a terrific spec sheet full of high-end hardware. The lineup includes an array of features like the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, an AMOLED display with up to 165Hz refresh rate, a 6,000mAh, and much more.
Asus Rog Phone 6, Rog Phone 6 Pro price in India, availability
The standard Asus ROG Phone 6’s price in India starts at Rs 71,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The ROG Phone 6 Pro with 18GB RAM + 512GB storage is priced at Rs 89,999. They are offered in Black and White color options. Vijay Sales offers buyers an instant discount of up to Rs 1,500 on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank credit cards.
Asus Rog Phone 6, Rog Phone 6 Pro specifications
The ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with up to 165 refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The display supports HDR10+ and has a touch latency of 23ms. Both smartphones draw power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. The smartphones boast 6,000 mAh big-capacity batteries, supported by 65W fast charging. However, they only come with a 30W charger.
As far as the optics are concerned, the handsets feature a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor. There’s also a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, they sport a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor for selfies.
Red Magic 8 Pro is in the works, and it is expected to debut soon as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped gaming phone. The handset was recently spotted on the TENNA and Bluetooth SIG websites. And today the device has appeared on China’s 3C certification site with 165W fast charging. It is expected to debut as early as December.
As initially spotted by MySmartPrice, Red Magic 8 Pro with model number NX729J has bagged certification from China’s 3C website. The listing states that the phone will support a maximum charging speed of 165W. It goes without saying that the handset will support 5G connectivity.
Details about the upcoming gaming phone are pretty short. It is said to debut soon alongside the vanilla Red Magic 8. Both smartphones are likely to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which may make them the first gaming phones with this new chip. However, they won’t be the first smartphones with this chipset; that honor goes to the Vivo X90 Pro+.
Red Magic 8 Pro will arrive as the successor of the Red Magic 7 Pro, which debuted earlier this year. The gaming phone has a 6.8-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
It has shoulder trigger buttons for a smooth gaming experience and packs a 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging. For photography, the Red Magic 7 Pro gets a triple camera setup, comprising a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.
Poco X5 5G is reportedly in the works. The handset was recently spotted on multiple certification sites, including BIS India and the FCC. Today, the smartphone has popped up on the 3C and IMDA websites, hinting at an imminent launch. The 3C listing of the handset suggests it will arrive with 67W fast charging. Here are all the details.
A Poco smartphone with model number 22101320C has bagged China’s 3C certification (via MySmartPrice). As per the previous reports, this model number is associated with the rumored Poco X5 5G. The listing suggests the device will come with 67W fast charging support, which is the same as the Poco X4 Pro 5G.
Poco X4 Pro 5G
The handset also showed up on the IMDA website with the same model number. However, the listing did not reveal any details about the upcoming handset. There’s no official confirmation from the company yet, but we can expect the Poco X5 5G to launch very soon.
A recent FCC listing of the device revealed it will pack a 4900mAh battery, which will likely be advertised as 5000mAh. In addition, rumors suggest the X5 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. It could feature an IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate support.
Earlier this year, Poco launched the X4 Pro 5G in India with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display that produces a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage.
It features a 16-megapixel camera on the front, while the back houses a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The device runs Android 11 OS and MIUI 13 out of the box.
Twitter, led by ElonMusk, continues to work to increase its revenues. The company recently announced its Blue subscription, which gave everyone a Blue Checkmark. However, this paid feature caused everyone to have verified accounts and caused chaos. That’s why Musk has stepped back and temporarily suspended the Blue subscription. However, you don’t have to wait too long. Twitter Blue returns on December 2nd, this time in multiple colors
Elon Musk says Twitter Blue with Gold, Grey, Blue checkmarks to relaunch on December 2
Beginning December 2, Twitter’s verification system is changing. Before, there was only Blue Checkmark, now it is divided into three as Gold, Gray, and Blue. Twitter will provide a gold checkmark for companies, a grey check for government, and a blue checkmark for individuals (celebrity or not), Elon Musk said in a Tweet. Also, he added that all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before the check activates.
Musk responded to a user on Twitter apologising for the delay in relaunching the service, and stated that the company was “tentatively” launching its verification service on December 2. “Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates. Painful, but necessary,” Musk said in the tweet.
Sorry for the delay, we’re tentatively launching Verified on Friday next week.
Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates.
The fee for those who want to take advantage of Twitter Blue privileges and get Checkmark is $7.99 monthly. The Blue Checkmark was previously reserved and free for verified accounts of politicians, famous personalities, journalists, and other public figures. So how do you get the Blue subscription once it’s unlocked? Here are the steps you should follow:
How to sign up for Twitter Blue
Navigate to the Profile menu on your app or twitter.com.
GTA (Grand Theft Auto) is one of the most popular games of all time. Even though the fifth game in the series was released in 2013, it still breaks sales records. However, players have been waiting for long-time producer Rockstar Games to release the highly anticipated GTA 6. Luckily, we might have just gotten a small indication of the release date of GTA 6 from Microsoft.
According to Microsoft GTA 6 release date is 2024
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has caught the radar of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s regulatory body. The CMA opened an investigation and began examining the billion-dollar deal. Microsoft’s response to the investigation was quick, and the company defended itself in a document. Surprisingly, some information in the document gave us a clue about the release date of GTA 6.
A section from the Microsoft report shows the release date of GTA 6 as 2024.
Microsoft essentially argues that Call of Duty alone does not constitute enough of the market share to hurt competition, thus pointing to franchises like Grand Theft Auto. The most striking point is on Page 24 of the document: “The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is expected to be released in 2024”.
Considering the level of cooperation between Microsoft and Rockstar, we can say this information is likely correct. However, the company is under CMA investigation, and a billion-dollar deal could be in jeopardy. Therefore, it is impossible to say anything definite about the accuracy of the information.
Reports have suggested that the game could be prepped for launch by 2025, although a 2024 release date doesn’t seem unlikely. There is also a good chance that Rockstar could announce a 2024 release date initially and delay it to the next year. A game the scale of Grand Theft Auto VI needs all the polish and time in development it can get.
The use of drones continues to increase and their use continues to become widespread. This technology, which once stayed in the air for only a few minutes and was no different from a simple remote-controlled helicopter, is used for many different purposes today. This includes professional shots. Lastly, Chinese auto company Geely has filed a new patent application that combines the use of drones with cars.
You will take unique shots with the Geely car drone
The Geely car drone patent, which was registered to the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office, is quite interesting. First of all, let’s say that this is not an attachment that can be placed on the car, a direct feature of the vehicle. According to the patent, the drone is located in a special compartment in the engine cover. The compartment, which has a second door that can be opened and closed, can be used for the drone to land or take off.
The opening and closing mechanism of the cover plate is translational, and the opening direction of the cover plate is parallel to the extension plane of the motor case. Thanks to this mechanism, the driver’s view is not blocked, so that even when the vehicle is in motion, it can take off or land.
The automatic drone can offer unique shots with features such as follow mode. In addition, there are many different uses, such as a second additional camera in traffic accidents, and a pair of eyes in the air that will allow you to see the road ahead. Actually, this isn’t Geely’s first similar work.
Earlier this year, the company launched a concept car called the Polestar O2, equipped with an automatic drone behind the vehicle’s rear seats. Developed in partnership with Aerofugia’s consumer electronics brand, Hoco Flow, the concept drone can take off while a car is in motion, capturing excellent images.
The drone operates fully autonomously and automatically tracks vehicles up to 90 km/h. Drivers can choose “High Altitude Environment Mode” (well suited for coastline cruise shooting) or “Sports Tracking” mode to record more dynamic driving footage. After the shooting is completed, the drone can automatically return to the vehicle. While the vehicle is stationary, the driver can edit and share video clips directly from the 15-inch center display.
The drone operates fully autonomously and automatically tracks vehicles up to 90 km/h. Drivers can choose “High Altitude Environment Mode” or “Sports Tracking” mode to record more dynamic driving footage. After the shooting is completed, the drone can automatically return to the vehicle. While the vehicle is stationary, the driver can edit and share video clips directly from the 15-inch center display. When the new patent appears on the prototype is unknown.
US computer peripherals and hardware company Corsair has launched a new PC accessory – the Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. The device adds ten additional ports to your connected Mac, PC, or Chromebook. There are three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C outputs with a transfer speed of 40 Gbps, and a fourth Thunderbolt 4 port allows you to connect the gadget to your device. Furthermore, the product is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices.
The dock is made of aluminum and weighs 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg). Its dimensions are 8.74 x 3.27 x 0.99 in (222 x 83 x 25 mm). The docking station’s package include a 150 W power supply, a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to DisplayPort cable, a 0.8 m (2.6 ft) Thunderbolt 4 USB-C to USB-C cable, and a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to HDMI cable. The device comes with a two-year warranty.
The Thuderbolt 4 dock also has an SD card reader, a 3.5 mm audio connector, and a 2.5 GB ethernet port. A 15 W USB-C port can carry data at up to 10 Gbps, while three 7.5 W USB-A outputs can also do so. The device can be charged at up to 96 W, with pass-through charging to connected devices. A Kensington security slot also helps to keep your dock from being stolen. Dual 4K HDR monitors can be connected to the device through the included USB-C to HDMI and DisplayPort cable adapters.
The Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is presently available on Amazon and is priced at US$339.99.
Xiaomi 13 series is expected to debut in China next month. The brand is yet to announce any official details about the smartphones. Both the regular and Pro variants have been spotted in leaked renders as well as certification websites. The key specifications of the Xiaomi 13 duo have also surfaced online in the past.
Now, a Weibo user has shared a new leaked render of the Xiaomi 13. The image shows the same boxy form factor and square camera module design of the smartphone as previously seen. However, one noticeable difference is in the colour scheme of the back panel. As seen in the rendered image, the camera module is in White colour whereas the rest of the back panel is Brown. It also seems to have a leather texture suggesting that the device may indeed come in a leather option. Apart from this, the renders don’t reveal any additional details.
The Xiaomi 13 was spotted on Geekbench earlier today with model number 2211133C. It revealed a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with 12GB RAM under the hood and an Android 13 OS out of the box. The device scored 1,497 points in single-core and 5,089 points in multi-core test results.
Rumours suggest that the Xiaomi 13 will arrive with significant upgrades over its predecessor. It will come with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display bearing a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is tipped to feature a 50MP Sony IMX8-series camera sensor and 120W fast wired charging.
Audio accessories maker pTron has unveiled its Bassbuds Nyx TWS earbuds in India. The Bassbuds Nyx sports a slim design and a transparent charging case. The Bassbuds Nyx joins the recent release of the pTron Basspods P11 and Basspods P251+ wireless earbuds in India.
The dual-color Bassbuds Nyx is designed with a solid ergonomic footing allowing for comfortable use over extended periods. The earbuds’ transparent charging case has a LED panel that displays the battery level. The earbuds fit at a 45-degree angle on the ears securely. They offer balanced and immersive audio output thanks to 10mm powerful speakers. It also comes equipped with a 50ms low-latency chipset for a great sound experience.
The new TWS earbuds support Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The user can answer or reject calls, regulate the volume and play/pause music by just tapping the panel. The earbuds connect separately and broadcast to the associated device and support mono or stereo mode independently. The earbuds deliver 9 hours of playback on a single charge and this extends to 32 hours with the case. The earbuds can be charged via USB-C using a quick charge in about an hour. They are rated IPX4 water- and sweat-resistance. The earbuds also feature passive noise cancellation and clarity when making calls.
The pTron Bassbuds Nyx is available directly for Rs. 999 (~$12) from the pTron website and Amazon India. Its original price is Rs. 1,299 (~$16).
Most industry-leading brands maintain their position through innovations. In the rugged phone industry, Doogee has done so by releasing products with unique features that are of value to consumers. The company’s new product Doogee V30 is a big statement to its competitor. It is one of the best-designed smartphones of the year with eco-friendly leather on the back. It is also the only rugged phone to have eSIM as one of its main features. This is a unique feature so a little background on why this is an amazing feature before we move on.
The Doogee V30 eSIM feature is perfect for travelers
SIM cards are important on any smartphone, and they are the reason we are able to make phone calls. Anyone with a smartphone understands its importance. For people whose livelihood has them traveling around the world, physically buying a SIM card anytime they are in a new country is time-consuming and inconvenient. So eSIM was developed, which is now being adopted by the V30 rugged phone.
The Doogee V30 eSIM feature is perfect for all travelers. With this feature, all you have to do when you arrive in a new country is to scan the QR code of a service provider and follow a few setup processes, and then you are ready to go. This takes away the process of walking to a physical store anytime you want to switch carriers. The Doogee V30 joins the short list of smartphones offering this feature to its many customers.
With what is already written the advantages of the eSIM are very evident. Doogee V30’s eSIM features facilitate an easy and cheap way to transfer service providers. It eradicates the potential of damage to SIM cards and saves on the cost involved in the transfer. These advantages are enough to cut down some of the anxiety of traveling to a new place.
At this point, it is time to talk about the design of the phone. At an initial glance, the V30 looks like every rugged phone on the market but upon closer look, you realize it is much more. The back is covered in eco-friendly leather that is not only pleasant to the eyes but feels great in the palm. To complete the design, the side panel finish was inspired by wood grains giving an entirely unique and fresh look.
Doogee keeps providing its clients with advanced technologies and an improved experience. With more details of the V30 set to be released, it is safe to say, the V30 like the V20 and V10 before is certain to come with flagship-level features. Now Doogee is holding a promotion campaign where you can leave comments and win free prizes. Doogee will pick a few comments from the page and gift prizes like a D11 watch or a $50 V30 coupon!
WhatsApp is constantly working on new features that make their way to its beta builds on either iOS or Android platforms. Now, it appears that the company is working on bringing an interesting new feature for its Status section on its iOS Beta build.
The news arrives from a WABetaInfo who spotted the feature in the iOS beta update. In the report, we can see a screenshot of the feature’s interface. Looking at this image, we can see that the popular messaging platform is working on letting users post voice statuses that are up to 30 seconds long on its application. Other users will be able to see these voice statuses by the microphone icon indicator at the bottom right corner, which is similar to one would see in an individual chat or a group chat.
For those unaware, the status section typically shows a videos and images shared by the users. So now, this would be another form of interaction. As of right now, the beta build is only available for select users that had entered the beta programme. Typically, the Status updates stay on the the user’s ‘status’ for 24 hours, so we can expect a similar format for the WhatsApp Voice Status update as well.
This feature was spotted initially spotted in the Android beta app version 2.22.21.5. Similarly, the social media giant is also working on a number of features, which are currently under development. But unfortunately, we still have no idea when this feature might be arriving at the live build. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.
Xiaomi has grown into one of the world’s largest tech companies over the past 10 years. The company, which grows at an incredible rate yearly, has won consumers appreciation with its price-performance-oriented products. However, this situation has unfortunately turned a bit negative recently. Xiaomi posted its quarterly financial analysis, and the numbers show a significant decline in revenue for the July-September 2022 period.
Xiaomi’s Q3 financial report reveals a 10% drop in revenues
Xiaomi has announced its 2022 Q3 revenue. Total revenue for the July-September 2022 period was declared to be 70.5 billion CNY (almost $10 billion). More than 50% of this came from overseas markets. The revenue is 10% lower compared to last year. Net profit dropped even more – 59% year-on-year to CNY 2.1 billion ($294 million). However, this is not due to the company’s bad course.
That was partially due to the CNY 829 million ($116 million) investment in the newly set up EV businessand other projects that should bear fruit in the future. Based on this, we can say that the company continues to take firm steps towards the future. Third-quarter reports revealed not only the company’s revenues, but also the number of users.
Xiaomi Q3 revenue reports reveal the number of of MIUI users
Xiaomi users in the MIUI universe reached 564 million, 78.1 million more than the same period last year – a 16% yearly increase. Interestingly, only 141 million of them (about 25%) are in China. The company pushed 40.5 million smartphones in Q3 2022, and while it kept its 3rd position in the world.
Shipments also were down 7.8% yearly, with an 11.1% decrease in revenue. Xiaomi quoted “global macroeconomic headwinds” as one of the reasons, although it also enhanced promotional efforts in overseas markets. Moreover, the company’s success in Europe is increasing day by day. Xiaomi reached 2nd place in the European market, 1st place in Spain, and 2nd in Italy and France.
Sony and Honda have been working on a new electric vehicle that will feature self driving technology. Now, a new report has revealed an interesting detail regarding this upcoming autonomous EV model and it includes a PlayStation 5.
For those unaware, the two Japanese giants entered into a joint venture earlier this year to bring together their respective technological expertise to create a sustainable automobile. The two firms are set to showcase a deliverable product by 2025 and expect to begin taking orders by the following year. Now, this Sony-Honda collaboration could bring a Level 3 autonomous EV model that might feature a full built in PlayStation 5 gaming console. In other words, this joint venture will use the former’s popular console built into the infotainment system.
Izumi Kawanishi, President of the Sony Honda Mobility, had stated that putting a PS5 into the upcoming autonomous vehicle is “technologically possible.” Meanwhile, Yasuhide Mizuno, chairman of Sony Honda Mobility, also said that the company aims to “develop a car as hardware that will cater to the entertainment and network we would like to offer.” With the joint venture the veteran automobile maker Honda would leverage the technological expertise of Sony to create an autonomous electric vehicle that is set to launch in the US market soon.
So, the new EV will be built with Honda’s mechanicals while Sony would be responsible for the electronics. This would include integrated sensors and technology that is crucial for the self driving technology. The joint venture would likely take on the likes of Tesla in the electric vehicle market. So we can expect to see some premium offerings.
We just had three big-name smartphone launches in the last few days. But the next few days will be slow as there’s going to be only a single major launch.
In total, only two companies have scheduled phone announcements for next week. One of them is iQOO, which will be debuting its next-generation upper mid-range and premium smartphones.
The second brand is Infinix. It will be bringing a couple of budget smartphones to India, which have already gone official in some markets. One of these handsets is 5G-enabled.
With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the phones set to release in the coming days.
Infinix has confirmed to launch the Infinix Hot 20 series in India on December 1. The company is expected to announce two devices, namely Infinix Hot 20 5G and Infinix Hot 20 Play, at around 12 PM IST.
The Infinix Hot 20 5G comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 50MP main camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W charging. As the name suggests, it carries support for 5G connectivity.
On the other hand, the Infinix Hot 20 Play features a 6.82-inch HD+ 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G37 chip, 13MP main camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W charging support.
2. iQOO 11 Series
iQOO 11
The iQOO 11 series is scheduled to launch on December 2. The lineup will be announced in China and Malaysia. The event will begin at 2:30 PM GMT+8.
The iQOO 11 series is expected to include two handsets, namely iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro. Both of them are said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. But the Pro model will have a curved display and better cameras.
The vanilla model is tipped to arrive with a 6.78-inch QHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, 50MP main camera, 13MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging support, and more.
3. iQOO Neo 7 SE
iQOO Neo 7 SE
The iQOO Neo 7 SE will launch on December 2. It will be announced alongside the iQOO 11 series in China.
The upper mid-range smartphone is tipped to come with flagship-killer specs. In other words, it will be similar to earlier Neo models.
The handset is said to arrive with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging, 64MP main camera, 16MP selfie camera, and more.
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