Oppo Unveils New Ray Tracing Tech for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Powered Phones

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Nov 16, 2022

Earlier today, Qualcomm announced its latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC during its Snapdragon Summit 2022 conference. In the same event, Oppo also took the stage to announce its new Ray Tracing solution, which will be offered to smartphone powered by the new flagship grade processor. So here are all the details.

The Chinese smartphone maker has already announced ray tracing for smartphones last year, but it was limited to MediaTek Dimensity powered devices. Now, the brand has unveiled its latest ray tracing tech, but this time, it is supported on the latest Snapdragon platform. Previously, we have also seen Samsung debut its Exynos chips with hardware accelerated ray tracing support. Now, Oppo has demoed its latest open ray tracing solution that will allow developers and creators to offer improved ray tracing experiences on smartphones with Qualcomm’s latest chipset.

The company’s new ray tracing technique uses a modified version of its proprietary PhysRay SDK that enables ray tracing “to be applied to complex, large scale game scenes on mobile devices.” Furthermore, Oppo also demoed this technology using a first-person shooter game called “Camp Guard,” that had more than 2000 physical models, 800,000 triangles, and close to 100 textures at Snapdragon Summit 2022. This was an interactive demonstration that showcased the improved shadows, reflections, and lightings thanks to the new technology.

Oppo claimed that the first person game can run at 720p resolution at 60fps for half an hour on a smartphone that is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The new ray tracing tech was developed by the smartphone maker in partnership with Qualcomm for “driver testing, shader optimization, and compiler tool development over the game scene.” Interestingly, this announcement also arrives a few days after the company unveiled its partnership with Unity, the company behind the popular Unity game engine to offer better gaming performance.

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Upcoming Poco Phone for India Could Be a Better Version of Redmi Note 12

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 16, 2022

Poco may release a new smartphone in India very soon. The company is recruiting reviewers on social media.

The brand is yet to reveal anything about this phone. But thanks to the MIUI codebase, we can speculate on it.

Earlier this month, BIS certification suggested that the newly launched Redmi Note 12 could arrive as a Poco-branded smartphone in India. However, the brand’s Indian head denied this claim.

Now, days later, the India variant of this Poco device has been spotted in the MIUI codebase as well. The code clearly says that the device is codenamed ‘Sunstone’, which is the same as the Redmi Note 12 available in China.

Perhaps, like in usual Poco fashion, the Poco version of Redmi Note 12 could have slightly different specs. This is probably why the exec said that “something better” has been planned.

The Redmi Note 12 is already a good device for its asking price. The only major con we could think of is its cameras. The device has one usable 48MP main shooter, a 2MP depth sensor, and a lower 8MP front-facing snapper.

Therefore, we think that the Poco variant might have a better camera system while retaining the rest of the specs like Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, 5,000mAh battery, and more.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Poco smartphone for India? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Honor 80 Series Confirmed to Feature 160MP Camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 16, 2022

Honor is all set to announce the Honor 80 series on Nov. 23 in China. Recently, the company confirmed the names of the chipset that will power the Honor 80 and the Honor 80 Pro. Today, it released a new poster to confirm the camera capabilities of what appears to be the Honor 80 Pro.

The below-shown poster confirms that the Honor 80 series will be equipped with a 160-megapixel primary camera. It will be a customized version of a 200-megapixel camera sensor, according to a previous leak by tipster Digital Chat Station. There is a possibility that it is a custom edition of the Samsung ISOCELL HPX 200-megapixel camera.

The poster also reveals that the Honor 80 series’ display will have a pill-shaped camera cutout. It is expected to house a pair of 50-megapixel selfie cameras. While there is no official confirmation yet, it appears that the Honor 80 Pro will have a 50-megapixel dual selfie camera setup and a 160-megapixel primary camera on the back.

The Honor 80 series is expected to feature three models: the Honor 80 SE, the Honor 80, and the Honor 80 Pro. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Honor 80 and its Pro variant will be powered by the Snapdragon 782G (unannounced) and the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipsets, respectively. The SE model could be equipped with the Dimensity 1080 SoC.

The Honor 80 SE and Honor 80 are expected to support 66W fast charging. The Pro model is likely to offer 100W charging. The entire series is likely to run on the Android 13 OS with the latest Magic UI 7.0 on top. The Nov. 23 launch event will also see the arrival of the Honor Magic Vs, the company’s second foldable smartphone.

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Realme GT Neo 3 gets Stable Android 13 x Realme UI 3.0 update

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 16, 2022

Last month, Realme kicked off the Android 13-based Realme UI 3.0 open beta program for the Realme GT Neo 3 and GT Neo 3 150W. The brand has now launched the stable Android 13 update for these devices.

Realme officially announced the update rollout on the Realme Community Forum. The Realme GT Neo 3 Android 13 stable upgrade has firmware version RMX3561 11.C.12, while the RMX3563 11.C.12 firmware for the Realme GT Neo 3 150W Android 13 Stable upgrade is now being distributed.

According to Realme, customers of the Realme GT Neo 3 running firmware versions RMX3561 11.A.15 or RMX3561 11.A.16 will be able to update their smartphones to Android 13 Stable. In contrast, Realme GT Neo 3 150W owners who want Android 13 Stable firmware must update their devices to RMX3563 11.A.15 or RMX3563 11.A.16 versions.

The brand is offering a new Aquamorphic design with Android 13 that is comparable to that of its sister brands OnePlus and Oppo. The Aquamorphic design makes for more comfortable viewing. The company also says that it altered the animations that use the Aquamorphic design principle. The font has also been enhanced by the company for easier reading. You can check out the other changes in the official changelog listed below.

Realme GT Neo 3 Android 13 x Realme UI 3.0 changelog

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

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

Seamless interconnection
• Optimizes Multi-Screen Connect. You can open multiple mobile apps on a connected PC for efficient multitasking.

Personalization
• Adds Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
• Adds Omoji to let you fully express yourself with customized avatars.
• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
• Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.

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

Health & Digital wellbeing
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

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

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

According to Realme, this is a phased deployment and will be shortly made available to all Realme GT Neo 3 users.

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OnePlus 11 will be among the first smartphones to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC

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Jeet

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Nov 16, 2022

Qualcomm has today officially announced its next-generation flagship chipset named Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The newly released chip will be powering the upcoming flagship smartphones.

As the name indicates, it is a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor released last year. This time, the launch of the chipset happened a few weeks earlier, which means that we will start seeing phones powered by the new chip by the end of this year.

Qualcomm has already revealed a list of manufacturers onboard to use the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and now OnePlus has confirmed that it will be among the first to launch a device powered by this new chipset.

In a teaser poster, OnePlus has confirmed that the upcoming flagship named OnePlus 11 will be the first smartphone from the brand and among the first batch of devices to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Further, it adds that the company will also launch the first mobile optical tracking open platform.

Previously, an engineering model of the OnePlus 11 with the codename OnePlus 11-PBH110 was leaked, revealing that the phone features a 6.7-inch LTPO single punch-hole curved display. It has an optical fingerprint sensor and packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging technology. In the camera department, the phone has a 50MP + 48MP + 32MP triple-camera setup on the back.

The newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 includes one prime core based on the ARM Cortex-X3 clocked at 3.2GHz, four performance cores at 2.8GHz, and three efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. The company says the CPU is 35 percent faster than the previous generation and 40 percent more power efficient.

It comes with the latest Qualcomm AI Engine and upgraded Hexagon processor, which the company claims can offer faster natural language processing with multi-language translation and advanced AI camera features. There’s support for real-time hardware-accelerated ray tracing and will offer mobile-optimized support for the Unreal Engine 5 Metahumans Framework.

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BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Launched in India With 521km Range

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Sean

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Nov 16, 2022

BYD has just launched a new electric car model in the Indian market. The new EV is the Atto 3, which is an electric SUV that was teased by the company a couple of months back and is finally announced in the region. So let’s have a look.

The new Atto 3 SUV is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that produces 201hp and 310Nm of torque. This engine is powered by a 60.48kWh Blade battery pack. With this, the electric SUV can even hit 0 to 100kmph is just 7.3 seconds. The new Atto 3 model also offers an ARAI certified maximum range of 521 kilometers. It takes around 10 hours to fully charge via a Type 2 (7kW) AC charger or just 50 minutes to power up to 80 percent with an 80kW DC fast charger. The company will also be providing a 7kW home charger and a 3kW portable charging box.

For the interiors, the Chinese automobile maker is offering a 12.8 inch rotating central screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also comes with a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, a wireless phone charger, a powered front driver and passenger seats, multi coloured ambient lighting, and much more. The electric SUV also arrives with a number of safety features as well like the ADAS tech, a 360 degree camera, ABS, ESC, traction control, hill descent control and seven airbags.

The BYD Atto 3 has been launched in India for a price tag of 33.99 lakh INR (ex-showroom) or roughly around 41,825 US Dollars. It will also be offered with 3 year free 4G data subscription, 6 year roadside assistance, and 6 free maintenance services to its customers. The new electric SUV is offered in multiple color options, namely Boulder Grey, Parkour Red, Ski White, and Surf Blue. Notably, the Atto 3 SUV is currently being assembled in BYD’s Sriperumbudur facility, with deliveries expected to begin sometime in January 2023.

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Vivo X90 series confirmed to feature Sony IMX758 sensor, Dimensity 9200 chipset

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 16, 2022

On November 22, Vivo will launch the X90 series in China, which is anticipated to include three models: vanilla, Pro, and Pro+. While the vanilla and Pro variants are officially confirmed to be powered by the Dimensity 9200 SoC, the Vivo X90 Pro+ is expected to use the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The brand also confirms that a 50MP Sony IMX758 camera will also be included in the X90 series. Furthermore, the image posted by Vivo, which bears the caption “two independent portrait lenses go beyond,” depicts the back of an X90 smartphone with four cameras, the top-right camera likely being a periscope unit. The smartphone’s name has not been revealed, but it is most likely the X90 Pro+. Some camera specs are printed on the right side of the camera island below the LED flash.

Having said that, all the devices in the series will include T* coating and the ZEISS algorithm. The X90 series will include the V2 chip, according to Vivo. So far, rumors suggest that the Vivo X90 series will feature a 50MP Sony IMX989 Wide-Angle lens, a 48MP Sony IMX598 Ultra Wide-Angle lens, a 50MP IMX758 Depth lens, and a 64MP OmniVision OV64B Telephoto lens.

The display is expected to be a 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED E6 curved panel that will support a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1440Hz high-frequency dimming. The device might feature up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage and up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM. A 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging could be included in the device.

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Here’s How To Watch Realme 10 Series Launch Event

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Jeet

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Nov 16, 2022

Realme is all set to officially launch its new smartphones under the Realme 10 series. The company is expected to launch two smartphones — Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro Plus.

The launch event for the Realme 10 series smartphones is scheduled to take place in China on 17th November, i.e., tomorrow. The company will live-stream the event on Chinese streaming platforms and social media websites.

Currently, there’s no live-streaming link available for the launch event to embed here, but we will update this post once that is available. For now, you can follow the company’s own landing page for the event by clicking here.

Although the launch event is set for tomorrow, the company has revealed some of the key features and specifications through teaser posters shared on social media. The smartphones will feature a flat frame design with curved displays.

The Realme 10 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display with a punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera. On the other hand, the Pro Plus model will have a 6.7-inch Full HD+ curved OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming.

Under the hood, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor will power by Realme 10 Pro smartphone, while the Pro Plus model will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset. The top-end memory configuration is expected to reach 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the Realme 10 Pro Plus will have a triple-camera setup, including 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary lens, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. On the other hand, the Pro model will have a 16MP primary and 2MP secondary sensor. Both smartphones will have a 16MP snapper on the front for taking selfies and video calling.

Both phones are expected to run the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. As for the pricing, the Realme 10 Pro is expected to start at around 1,500 yuan (~$215), while the Pro Plus model could have a starting price of around 2,000 yuan (~$285). To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch event tomorrow.

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Garmin Bounce kids’ smartwatch launched with built-in LTE & GPS

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 16, 2022

Garmin has launched a new kids-focused smartwatch called the Garmin Bounce. The main highlight of this new smartwatch is that it comes with built-in GPS and 4G LTE connectivity.

Parents can actively track their children’s whereabouts using the built-in GPS and communicate with them via text and voice messaging. The smartwatch is controlled by parents using the Garmin Jr. app, which requires an active Garmin Connect account. A monthly subscription to the LTE features costs $10/€11.

The GPS also enables activity tracking and the brand also has a reward system for achieving various daily activity goals by giving out “collectible gems.” The smartwatch also has games and quizzes onboard which can be played during “parent-approved” time. To reduce distractions, parents can also choose to effectively disable the gadget during school hours or at night. This has no effect on the Bounce’s ability to count steps and track sleep.

Coming to the hardware, the Garmin Bounce has a durable plastic body, a silicone watch band, and a 1.3-inch color LCD display with 240 x 240-pixel resolution. With the default settings, the battery life is rated to last up to two days on a single charge. The watch can track swim sessions and has a 5 ATM water resistance certification.

Garmin Bounce is available in black, green, and lilac and costs $150/€180. It is available for purchase via the Garmin online store.

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DIZO Watch D Plus can now be purchased in India – Check specs, pricing & more

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 16, 2022

The Realme TechLife brand DIZO recently launched the DIZO Watch D Plus. This is the successor of the Watch D, which the brand launched back in January. Now, the DIZO Watch D Plus is finally available to purchase in India.

DIZO Watch D Plus pricing & availability

The Watch D Plus has a price tag of Rs 1,999 and is available to purchase on Flipkart. It comes in three color options – Classic Black, Silver Grey, and Deep Blue. Customers buying the smartwatch with the Flipkart Axis Bank Card will get 5% cash back on the purchase.

DIZO Watch D specs & features

The DIZO Watch D Plus has a rectangular dial with a 1.85-inch-wide display. It boasts a 240 x 280-pixel resolution and a maximum brightness of 550 nits. The smartwatch has an automatic screen brightness adjustment feature and more than 150 interchangeable watch faces. It is water-resistant up to 30 meters and boasts a superior metal frame. On the right side of the gadget, there is a button to aid UI navigation.

A heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, and sleep tracker are included with the DIZO Watch D Plus. Additionally, it can track menstrual cycles and remind users to drink water and do breathing exercises. There are more than 110 indoor and outdoor sports modes supported by the wearable.

With a 300mAh battery, the DIZO Watch D Plus is said to have a 14-day battery life. It includes several practical functions, such as a notification display, weather updates, music and camera control, and more.

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OPPO A1 Pro Official Renders Emerge to Reveal Design, Color Variants from All Angles

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 16, 2022

At 6 pm (local time) today, OPPO will announce the OPPO A1 Pro 5G smartphone in China. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that it will be the most advanced A-series phone from the company. Several hours before the launch, the official renders were shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore. The images give a good look at its design from all angles.

As can be seen, the OPPO A1 Pro will arrive in three colors: blue, gold, and black. On the front, it has a curved-edge display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. An oval camera module housing two camera rings can be seen on the back. The text below the camera module says that the main camera on the OPPO A1 Pro will have a 108-megapixel primary camera.

The top edge of the OPPO A1 Pro has a microphone and an unknown hole. On the opposite side, it has a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. Like other OPPO phones, the A1 Pro has a volume rocker on the left and a power key on the right.

OPPO A1 Pro specifications (rumored)

Reports have revealed that the OPPO A1 Pro will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is expected to run on the Android 13 OS, which will be skinned with ColorOS 13. It will feature the Snapdragon 695 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

The device will house a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back will have a 108-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup.

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Letv Y1 Pro+ With an iPhone 13-Styled Design Launched Starting at 499 Yuan ($70)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2022

LeTV has launched a new budget smartphone in China. The new smartphone is dubbed LeTV Y1 Pro+ and is presently up for pre-order with the first shipment scheduled to roll out of the factory on November 24.

The LeTV Y1 Pro+ is basically a budget phone but the design could pass another message. It actually features a design style that looks like that of Apple’s iPhone 13. The camera lens has the same symmetrical scheme as the iPhone 13. At first glance, the phone may even be confused for an iPhone.

In terms of specs, LeTV Y1 Pro+ sports a 6.5-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels. The phone is powered by a UNISOC Tiger T610 octa-core processor. The processor uses 12nm process technology. The CPU is made up of a 2.18GHz Cortex-A75 core and six 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The graphics are powered by a Mali-G52 GPU. The device is available in three memory configurations of 6GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, and 4GB+256GB.

There is nothing spectacular about the camera aspect. The Y1 Pro+ packs a single 8-megapixel camera with a second dummy sensor just there for decoration. Apparently, the dummy sensor is meant to make it look like an iPhone. At the front, there is a 5-megapixel front camera.

Under the hood, there is a 4000mAh battery with 10W charging support. The phone comes in three colors – Starlight White, Midnight Black, and Starry Blue.

The LeTV Y1 Pro+ starts at 499 yuan ($70) for the 4GB + 64GB variant. The 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at 599 yuan ($85) while there 4GB + 256GB option comes in at 699 yuan ($99).

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Higole Gole 1 R mini-PC With a Built-in Display, Multiple Ports Launched on Kickstarter

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 16, 2022

Higole has unveiled the Gole 1 R mini-PC with a built-in 5.5-inch display. It is powered by the Rockchip RK3588 chip with compatibility with Android 12, Linux, or Ubuntu operating systems. The new product is a hybrid of a tablet and a mini-PC. It can be operated without an external monitor but requires an external keyboard or mouse.

The compact credentials of the Gole 1 are being expanded with its small battery. Its 19Wh provides power for the chipset while the RAM/ storage configuration is 8GB/ 128GB. The Rockchip RK3588 can only decode 8K content via the gadget’s HDMI 2.1 port. It is noted that the Rockchip RK3588 is a low-powered solution found in lots of mini PCs.

Apart from the HDMI 2.1 port, the Gole 1 R has a 3.5mm audio jack, a MicroSD card reader, 4 USB-A ports, and a USB-C port. In terms of wireless connectivity, the device supports Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6.

Higole has commenced a Kickstarter campaign for the new device at $353. Higole also retails a version of the Gole 1 R without a battery or display but with M.2 expansion at $300. The early backers of the Kickstarter campaign for the Gole 1 R are expected to get their devices in December 2023. As of this moment, the target for the Gole 1 R has not been reached.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship smartphone chipset goes official

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Jeet

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Nov 16, 2022

Qualcomm, one of the leading smartphone chipset makers, has today officially announced its next-generation Snapdragon series flagship processor for high-end smartphones — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

As the name itself indicates, the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a successor to the last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and it comes with a focus on better and more efficient performance, especially when it comes to AI-related tasks.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Flagship Smartphone Processor

The Kryo CPU on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 includes one prime core based on the ARM Cortex-X3 clocked at 3.2GHz, as well as four performance cores at 2.8GHz and three efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. Compared to last year’s chipset, these are 200MHz to 300MHz faster. The company says the CPU is 35 percent faster than the previous generation and 40 percent more power efficient.

Its latest Adreno GPU is claimed to offer 25 percent higher performance while being 45 percent more power efficient. It also brings support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing to the Snapdragon platform. There’s support for faster memory technologies, including LP-DDR5X RAM at up to 4,200MHz and new UFS 4.0 storage.

Similar to the SD8 Gen 1, the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is built using a 4nm process. As for the display, the chipset comes with support for QHD+ resolution at up to 144Hz or 4K resolution at 60Hz. It also supports external displays up to 4K resolution at 60Hz with a 10-bit Rec. 2020 color gamut, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.

Coming to the camera department, it has a triple 18-bit ISP that supports up to three 36MP cameras simultaneously or up to 200MP for a single-camera configuration. It also supports 108MP camera sensors with zero shutter lag. The company has also improved support for the latest Sony and Samsung sensors as Sony sensors with DOL-HDR and Samsung’s 200MP HP3 sensors are optimized to work with the ISP on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Qualcomm says it has made improvements throughout the Hexagon processor for up to 4.35x faster Artificial Intelligence (AI) performance and claims that the chip can handle more complex tasks, like translating a language into multiple languages in real time. It is also the world’s first chip to have support for Wi-Fi 7 technology.

It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem, which was announced earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress. It has its own AI processor for boosting 5G performance and comes with support for dual active 5G SIMs, which means that users can use two different 5G networks simultaneously.

Qualcomm revealed a list of partners for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which includes Motorola, OPPO, and ASUS ROG, among others. However, Samsung is missing from the list, but we are pretty sure the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series flagship smartphones will come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The company says that smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will start getting launched by the end of this year.

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[UPDATE:OxygenOS 13 rolling out too]Stable Android 13 Based ColorOS 13 Rollout Begins For OnePlus 8 Series

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Chandan

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Nov 16, 2022

UPDATE:

Stable OxygenOS 13 update based on Android 13 is rolling out to OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T is rolling out internationally too!

The OnePlus 8 series is no doubt one of the most popular lineups ever introduced by the OnePlus. The lineup includes three different devices; the OnePlus 8, the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8T. It has been recently reported that the rollout of stable ColorOS 13, based on Android 13, has begun for the OnePlus 8 lineup. The Chinese variant of the devices has already started grabbing the update.

ITHome on Tuesday reported that the OnePlus 8 lineup of smartphones has started receiving the Android 13-based ColorOS 13 update. According to the source, this update is 5.72 GB in size, runs Android 13 and focuses on adding aquatic design, which creates a fresh experience. It offers a choice of screen displays, maximises smart office security and privacy, and the user interface (UI) creates a clean and organised visual experience.

On August 30 of this year, during the OPPO Developer Conference 2022, ColorOS was formally introduced. Major updates to the UI have just been made, including an improved quantum animation engine, support for new widgets on the homescreen, and revamped notification panels and icons. New privacy and security-related enhancements are also included in the UI overhaul. Additionally, the newly unveiled UI must support OPPO’s exclusive Omojis and spatial audio.

It is important to note that the OnePlus phones in China run the same version of ColorOS that the OPPO phones do. The smartphones on the global market run OxygenOS, which is essentially just ColorOS with a few very minor tweaks here and there. We expect that worldwide smartphones will get the upgrade in the upcoming weeks as the Android 13 rollout for the OnePlus 8 series has begun in the Chinese market.

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Predictive Back Gesture To Work Inside Apps in Android 14

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Chandan

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Nov 16, 2022

Predictive back gesture development began with Android 13 itself. When you are exiting an app and returning to your homescreen, the predictive gesture can serve as a reminder. The predictive back gesture feature will, however, be officially made available beginning with the Android 14 operating system, according to a recent official confirmation from tech giant Google. The company adds that Android 14’s predictive back gesture can operate inside applications and preview the prior home-screen.

In the official Developer Summit event of 2022, Google had discussed “falsing,” which refers to how users may occasionally accidentally quit an application due to the back gesture, impacting the app usage metrics. A user’s comment that reads, “I can’t see that I’m on the last screen before the home screen,” was also displayed by the firm.

The solution to all of these issues is predictive back gesture. When you use the back gestures to immediately exit an application, the homescreen essentially gets a sneak peek. The feature is simply enabled from the developer settings, and certain selected apps have already started testing it. Predictive back will be enabled by default in Android 14, and the forthcoming OS is expected to provide “a similar experience when users swipe within the app.” utilising pre-made or bespoke animations to show viewers where going back will take them.

With Android 14, the predicted back gesture feature will be available. According to the official schedules, the Android 14 developer preview will start sometime in the middle of 2023. The operating system will be formally released in 2023’s fourth quarter. The OS is expected to undergo some significant changes with Android 14 and various privacy and security-related problems will also be further resolved.

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Realme GT 2 vs Honor X40 GT vs POCO F4 GT

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 15, 2022

If you are searching for a new phone for gaming with a very high value for money, you should definitely consider the new Honor X40 GT. You should consider almost every phone with the “GT” tag inside its name. This year, we saw several GT phones released by several brands. And they belong to the same price range as the Honor. One of them is the Realme GT 2, a phone from the first brand to create a GT lineup. But Xiaomi released one as wwell: the POCO F4 GT. Which one is the best? We hope you will discover it by reading this comparison between the specifications of the Realme GT 2, the Honor X40 GT, and the POCO F4 GT.

Realme GT 2 vs Honor X40 GT vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT

	Realme GT 2	Honor X40 GT	Xiaomi POCO F4 GT
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.9 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm, 194.5 g	166.1 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm, 199.5 g	162.5 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm, 210 g
DISPLAY	6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.81 inches, 1080 x 2388 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Realme UI	Android 12, Magic UI	Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 65W	4800 mAh, fast charging 66W	4700 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM slot	5G, dual SIM slot, reverse charging	5G, dual SIM slot, physical gaming trigger

Design

The Honor X40 GT and the POCO F4 GT come with a very gaming-centric design, it is easy to notice. With the POCO, you also get physical pop-up gaming triggers able to enhance your gaming experience. The Realme GT 2 has a traditional design, more elegant and sober, and it comes in two color variants made of a material similar to the paper in terms of touch and feel. If you are a gamer, do you prefer phones with gaming-centric designs or a more traditional device?

Display

The most convincing display belongs to the POCO F4 GT. It has a great AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The silver medal goes to the Realme GT 2 packing a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Honor X40 GT has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but it disappoints because it sports an IPS LCD panel instead of an AMOLED display.

Specs & Software

If your goal is to get the most powerful hardware department, then you should opt for the POCO F4 GT. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. With the Realme GT 2 and the Honor X40 GT, you can get the same memory configuration but with an inferior Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm, running at a max frequency of 2.84 GHz. These devices run Android 12 out of the box and we expect them to get at least two major Android updates (three for the GT 2 by Realme).

Camera

The most advanced camera phone in this comparison is the Realme GT 2. It has a triple camera setup composed of a main 50 MP sensor (a Sony IMX766 sensor) with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, a 2 MP macro shooter, and a 16 MP front camera. It is the only one from this trio to sport optical stabilization. The Honor X40 GT is disappointing: it has a 50 MP main camera without OIS and it lacks an ultrawide lens, replaced by a pair of 2 MP sensors for macro and depth calculation. The POCO F4 GT sits right in the middle with a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide shooter, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 20 MP selfie snapper.

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Battery

The Realme GT 2 has the biggest battery, with a capacity of 5000 mAh: it should last more in several scenarios. The POCO F4 GT has the fastest charging technology, with a power of 120W.

Price

The Honor X40 GT starts from €300/$300, the POCO F4 GT carries a €480/$480 starting price, and the Realme GT 2 is available for less than €400/$400 (prices vary depending on the market). Which one would you pick?

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Realme GT 2 vs Honor X40 GT vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 2

PRO

Best camera
Bigger battery
AMOLED display
Stereo speakers
Wide availability

CONS

Nothing particular

Honor X40 GT

PRO

Great price
Bigger display
144 Hz refresh rate
Reverse charging

CONS

IPS display
Limited availability

Xiaomi POCO F4 GT

PRO

Physical gaming triggers
Better processor
Faster charging
Wide availability

CONS

Inferior camera

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