Earlier this month, Apple had launched its latest generation of Apple TV 4K in the market. This new model arrived with the A15 Bionic chipset, however, a new report has revealed that this is actually a binned version.
According to a FlatpanelsHD report, details obtained from the TV Info app for tvOS has revealed that the new Apple TV 4K features a binned version of the A15 Bionic chip. It adds that one CPU core of this processor is also disabled. In other words, the Cupertino based giant’s third generation TV 4K is powered by a 5 core CPU. For those unaware, this is the same chipset that can also be found in the iPhone 13 series and some iPhone 14 models.
However, the variant found on the iPhone models is a six core CPU. Although it has a binned chip, the latest Apple TV model is still able to offer a roughly 40 percent improvement in performance. Despite a fanless design as well, it still doesn’t throttle as much as the previous generation TV 4K, which has the A12 Bionic chipset. Interestingly enough, the new TV 4K was also found to be much faster than the last gen gaming consoles like the Xbox One.
Furthermore, the report also talked about how it is possible that the binned A15 chip on the new TV 4K model might feature a 4 core GPU as well. This is again one core less than the 5 core GPU found in the Apple iPhone 13 series. Despite this, the new A15 Bionic offers 30 percent faster GPU performance on the latest TV 4K model over the previous generation version.
boAt has launched a new pair of TWS earbuds called the boAt Airdopes 100. These are semi-in-ear earbuds and come with an attractive design and eye-catching colors.
boAt Airdopes 100 specs & features
The boAt Airdopes 100 has 10mm dynamic drivers developed by boAt Labs to produce rich audio with deep bass and boAt Signature Sound. Hands-free calling is made possible with quad microphones and ENX technology.
For uninterrupted audio and quicker connectivity, the Airdopes 100 has Bluetooth v5.2. When you open the case, IWP (Insta Wake N’Pair) automatically turns on the earbuds and pairs them with your smartphone. With no lag and ultra-low latency in just 50ms, BEAST Mode provides genuine audio over Bluetooth. You can change music, adjust the volume, and answer calls with its touch control. The built-in One-Touch Voice Assistant can check the weather, news, and more via Google Assistant and Siri.
The galvanic battery in the Airdopes 100 lasts 50 hours. Individually, the earbuds have 10 hours of playtime on a single charge. Thanks to ASAP Charge Technology, the Airdopes 100 can get 60 minutes of playback time with just 5 minutes of charge. The gadget uses a USB-C port for charging. Lastly, these earbuds come with an IPX4 sweat resistance rating, making them ideal for workouts.
Pricing and availability
The boAt Airdopes 100 TWS Earbuds will be available for Rs. 1299 at boat-lifestyle.com and Flipkart.com starting today. Color options for the earbuds include Sapphire Blue, Opal Black, and Emerald Green.
The Honor Magic Vs is scheduled to launch on Nov. 23 in China. Its reservations are now live through Honor Mall in the home market. In the past few days, the company has rolled out a couple of teasers for Magic Vs. Today, it released the first images of the device to showcase its rear design.
Honor has teamed up with Esquire Fine to release the following renders. The images show celebrity Li Qin holding the Magic Vs. The gold variant of the device can be seen sporting a wavy pattern on the back.
Honor Magic Vs
The camera module houses three cameras of different sizes along with an LED flash. The device sports an in-ward folding design and flaunts a punch-hole display. Even though it’s not clear from the official renders, the device could have a fingerprint scanner on the side.
The Magic Vs has a similar design to the Magic V, which was announced last year as Honor’s first foldable phone. As rumors have claimed, the Magic Vs will not be a successor but an enhanced version of the original model. The new images also confirm that the device will support a stylus. However, it is unlikely to feature a dedicated storage slot for the stylus.
Honor Magic Vs
According to rumors, the device will borrow some of its specifications from the Magic V while also packing some updated specifications. It is rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset and house a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery with 66W fast charging. It may come preloaded with Android 13 OS and Magic UI 7.0.
The Magic Vs’ display is likely to have no crease. It is expected to be a thinner and lighter device than its predecessor.\
We have already covered a number of rumors and reports regarding the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. Just recently, a leak had hinted at the camera specifications of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which had some exclusive cameras since it is the top model. Now, a new report has suggested that one camera will be common across the entire flagship lineup.
It has already been reported numerous times that the S23 Ultra will feature a new 200 megapixel primary camera on the rear. Although a recent report also revealed that it will be paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, a 10 megapixel 3x telephoto shooter, and a 10 megapixel 10x periscopic sensor as well. Meanwhile, a new ETNews claims that the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ will reportedly feature a triple camera setup consisting of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 12 megapixel and an 11 megapixel camera, which is just a minor upgrade over the S22 and S22+ models.
For those unaware, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ featured a 50 megapixel main camera, paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle, and 10 megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom. So it is clear that the bulk of the major camera upgrades will be exclusive to the Galaxy S23 Ultra model. However, the entire series will apparently feature the same image sensor on the front. A previous leak had hinted at the front facing camera being a 12 megapixel shooter, and the new report backs this up.
Furthermore, the South Korean tech giant also plans on manufacturing around 32 million units of the Galaxy S23 series. 50 percent of this figure will be for the S23 Ultra model alone, while the base model will account for 30 percent of the production. This means that the S22+ will have the smallest share of 20 percent.
ALLDOCUBE GT Book 15, the latest lightweight budget laptop, comes with a much larger screen and a few upgrades from its predecessor, the GT Book released last year. To be honest, it’s been a while since we’ve seen a decent-budget laptop like the GT Book series. The brand ALLDOCUBE is always one of the few manufacturers who know how to include the right set of configurations, as well as make acceptable compromises. Although you wouldn’t be satisfied with all the specs, it’s still hard to find a better option than the GT Book 15 under US $400, especially when it’s upgraded with a larger display and a full keyboard with a number block.
Design & 15.6″ display
The larger 15.6-inch laptop is impressively thin and lightweight with an aluminum and magnesium body. When I first opened and set up the laptop, the 15.6-inch 1080P IPS screen with narrow edges looked much more stunning than its predecessor. At this price range, the GT Book’s display may be the best option you can have. The big size of the IPS screen is especially suitable for desktop work, browsing, video conferencing, and entertainment like watching films. During the two weeks, I carried it around and used it for mobile office work. I was happy with the size that easily fits in my backpack, and the comfortable experience without visual fatigue even when working on my business trips.
And the delightful experience is also attributed to the compact full-size keyboard, which offers a similar typing experience to those mechanical keyboards. More keys allow for more comfortable finger movement, but for those who are not familiar with this compact layout, it may take some time to get used to it. For those who have to deal with numbers a lot, the numeric keypad can certainly alleviate a lot of pain if you have to carry a mobile PC.
The feedback at the fingertips when typing is light but clear. The operation panel where the keyboard is located is neat and aesthetic. The keyboard layout almost runs through the entire panel. Underneath the keyboard is a large touchpad, which responds fast without significant latency.
Although we had concerns about the lack of interfaces on this lightweight PC, it didn’t cause me any trouble in daily use. It is thin and light enough, but there are still multi-ports including HDMI, USB-A, USB TYPE-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Peformance
The GT Book 15’s configuration is focused on power efficiency. The low power quad-core SoC from the jasper Lake series – Celeron N5100 is a widespread processor for inexpensive notebooks, running with clocks between 1.1 – 2.8 GHz and integrates a DirectX12-capable graphics adapter with 24EUs and up to 800MHz. The Celeron N5100 SoC’s cores are slower than in the 11th Core Series, but they are both manufactured in the same 10nm process, which gives the laptop’s SoC the same or even greater advantage in terms of power consumption. ALLDOCUBE also gives the laptop 12GB of large-capacity LPDDR4x RAM (dual-channel 2933MHz), which not just supports higher and more stable performance but also brings slightly lower power consumption compared to traditional laptops’ memory.
Apart from the 256GB SSD internal storage, the GT Book 15 supports expanding storage up to 128GB with a Micro SD, and mounting a 2.5-inch SATA drive up to 3TB inside.
Obviously, the laptop is not designed for gaming or heavily loaded applications. The integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600) supports video decoding at up to 4k 60fps and is possible for some light games, but the laptop is fully adequate for office work, and multitasking with browsing and 4K video playback. Since it uses the same performance specs as its predecessor, the GT Book 15 has almost the same performance as its predecessor. For more information about its stress tests and performance test, you can check the review I did here.
In addition, it’s noteworthy that the running noise was almost unperceivable, and it has a slightly better thermal design with a slightly larger body.
Double battery capacity
The battery is another significant upgrade to the GT Book 15. On top of its predecessor’s 5000mAh, the new GT Book surprisingly doubles the battery capacity to 10000 mAh, which gives it a working life of over 8.5 hours for a single charge. Under Power-saving mode, the lasting time could be even longer.
As we said before, ALLDOCUBE is a brand that you cannot ignore if you are looking for a full-sized decent laptop for an affordable price. The GT Book 15 is very likely to be another popular option for those who want a feature-packed laptop at a budget price.
If you are interested in the new GT Book as I do, you can learn more about the new laptop on their official website, or just click here on Amazon to buy it.
The India-based Consistent Infosystems has launched two new monitors in the Indian market called the CTM 2200 and CTM 2400. These are full HD LED monitors with inbuilt speakers and feature VGA and HDMI inputs.
CTM 2200 and CTM 2400 Full HD LED Monitors
These new monitors come in two sizes. The CTM 2200 has a 21.4-inch screen while the CTM 2400 features a 23.8-inch screen. The smaller model has bezels all around the display while the larger model features a bezel-lezz design on three sides and a slim chin.
Both monitors are capable of producing Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixel) resolution image output with crisp detail and sharpness thanks to the LED backlights. Twin 2x2W stereo speakers on each monitor enhance the viewing experience for both work and play. All operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.) are compatible with the two Consistent CTM displays, which also offer VGA and HDMI inputs for video games and movies. All of this is included in a compact, lightweight unit with a 3-year warranty and power consumption of under 24 watts.
Pricing and availability
The CTM 2200 and CTM 2400, Consistent’s latest ultra-slim LED displays, are offered for Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 12,999, respectively, at all major retail outlets. The company also mentioned that the product would soon be accessible online.
Vivo Y01A has gone official in Thailand. It is a new variant of the existing Vivo Y01, which debuted in March this year. Like the Y01, its new sibling packs entry-level specifications. Continue reading to learn the specifications, features, and price of the Y01A.
Vivo Y01A specifications and features
The Vivo Y01A houses an IPS LCD panel of 6.51 inches. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. There is no fingerprint scanner on the device. Instead, it is equipped with a face unlock feature for biometric authentication.
Vivo Y01A
The display notch houses a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a squarish camera module, which houses an 8-megapixel camera and an LED flash. The phone runs on Android 11 (Go edition) and FunTouch OS 11.1.
The Y01A is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. The device supports 10W charging via a microUSB port. It ships with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. For additional storage, the device is equipped with a microSD card slot.
Vivo Y01A
The device offers other features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It measures 163.96 x 75.2 x 8.28mm and weighs around 178 grams.
Vivo Y01A price
The Vivo Y01A is priced at THB 3,999 (~$112) in Thailand. It can be purchased in colors like Sapphire Blue and Elegant Black. The device is also expected to be released in other markets in the coming days. Since the Y01A was certified by the BIS authority in June this year, it appears India could be one of the countries that will receive it.
As we get closer to a new year, there have been a rise in leaks of upcoming flagship smartphones from various brands. Now, the latest report hints at the launch timeline for the iQOO 11 Pro model and even reveals some of its key specifications. So let’s have a look.
The new leak arrives from GSMArena who got this information from industry sources close to the matter. The report hints at the launch timeframe for the iQOO 11 Pro as well as some of its notable specifications. Being a next gen flagship, it arrives as no surprise that the 11 Pro is rumored to be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which was previously also spotted on a benchmarking platform. Apart from this, the device is also expected to feature Vivo’s V2 image processing chipset, which should help improve low light photography and overall processing speed.
On the the front, the iQOO 11 Pro will apparently sport a tall 6.78 inch E6AMOLED display that will likely have a high refresh rate. It will retain a BMW M Motorsports inspired design as well, as per the sources, and run on Android 13 OS out of the box. The sources stated that the Chinese smartphone maker’s upcoming flagship handset will launch sometime in January 2023. This means that it will also be one of the first devices in the market to feature the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Unfortunately, this was all the information shared in the report. Although our previous reports have also revealed some of its other notable specifications. Reportedly, the device will have a 4,700mAh battery pack that will support a whopping 200W fast charging. Its display will have a QHD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1440Hz PWM dimming for flicker avoidance.
Oppo is expected to launch its first clamshell phone with a foldable screen in December. The device is tentatively called the Oppo Find N Flip. Leaked information released by tipster Digital Chat Station last month claimed that the Find N Flip will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. In a new leak, he has tipped the device’s key specifications once again. Among other things, the leak reveals that the flip phone will come equipped with a MediaTek chipset.
Oppo Find N Flip specifications (rumored)
The Oppo Find N Flip specifications leaked by DCS (via. TechGoing) reveal that it will be powered by the Dimensity 9000 chipset. On the front, it will have a 6.8-inch foldable E6 AMOLED screen. It is expected to offer a Full HD+ resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the back, the device will house a 3.26-inch cover OLED panel.
Speculations are rife that the Find N Flip will have a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera. The back panel of the phone will have a dual-camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera and an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens.
The Find N Flip will draw power from a 4,300mAh battery, which may support 44W fast charging. It is expected to feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The flip phone is likely to run on the ColorOS 13-based on Android 13. It may come in black, white, and purple colors.
Oppo Find N Flip launch timeframe (rumored)
The tipster has also claimed that the Oppo Find N Flip will debut by mid-December. Reports have claimed that the company’s second foldable phone, the Oppo Find N2, will also debut alongside the Find N Flip.
The Realme Techlife brand Dizo has launched a new smartwatch in the global market called the Dizo Watch R Talk Go. Unlike the usual launch, the new smartwatch has been announced through the AliExpress store.
DIZO Watch R Talk Go specs & features
DIZO claims that the Watch R Talk Go has a 1.39-inch display with 360 x 360-pixel resolution and 550nits brightness. The design of the smartwatch resembles the Samsung Galaxy Watch and features two buttons on the side. The rim of the watch is made of Aluminium, while the display is protected by 7H hardness tempered glass.
The Watch R Talk Go uses Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity and offers the Bluetooth calling feature enabling users to answer and make calls, mute and reject calls all from their smartwatch. It offers 110+ sports modes including running, cycling, hiking, swimming, etc. The watch unfortunately lacks an in-built GPS meaning that users will need to rely on their smartphone’s GPS to track these activities.
Health features included on the smartwatch are Real-time heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, mood, stress, and fatigue monitoring, sleep tracking, steps, and calorie tracking, menstrual tracking, etc.
The company claims that the Watch R Talk Go can last for 10 days with normal use and up to 9 days with the Bluetooth calling feature being used. It takes 2 hours to fully charge. The smartwatch is available in Classic Black, Thunder Blue, and Silver White colorways and is listed for US$59.99 on the brand’s official AliExpress store. However, since the watch is dispatched from China, customers may have to pay additional customs duties and taxes depending upon your regional policies.
At a time when the new Wi-Fi-based products are mostly using Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E technology, TP-Link has announced the “world’s first” Wi-Fi 7 router, which is based on the upcoming IEEE specifications.
The newly announced TP-Link Archer BE900 Wi-Fi 7 Router is based on the upcoming standard 802.11BE, which is a successor to the Wi-Fi 6 and 6E and comes with several improvements, including faster speed and reduced latency, among others.
Wi-Fi 7 can also enable a device to connect to two spectrums at a time using Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which means that users can connect the device to 5GHz and 6GHz simultaneously. It has backward compatibility with Wi-Fi 6, 5, and older technologies.
The new technology comes with support for high-capacity channels as wide as 320MHz and to take advantage of this, users will need to have a device with Wi-Fi 7 support. For comparison, Wi-Fi 6E supports channels as wide as 160GHz.
TP-Link Archer BE900 is a flagship quad-band Wi-Fi 7 router that comes with LED lights and a touchscreen. The front can be swiped to show the clock, weather, and wireless stats, among others. It also comes with support for technologies like OpenVPN and a private IoT network for smart devices.
The flagship router supports wireless speeds of up to 24Gbps, which is less than the top speed of 40Gbps supported by Wi-Fi 7. However, the speed is more than double compared to the Wi-Fi 6E router. It offers a combo 10Gb SFP+Fiber WAN option plus an additional 10Gb WAN port, and they can also be used as LAN.
The TP-Link Archer BE900 Wi-Fi 7 Router will be available for preorder from 31st December and will ship in the first quarter of 2023. While the exact launch date is not yet known, the company has revealed that the product will cost $699.99 in the United States.
Tensions between China and the USA continue at full speed. This situation negatively affects the diplomatic relations between the two countries and the commercial relations in the region. According to the statements of MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai, political tensions are pushing some manufacturing companies to talk about expanding some of their supply chains beyond Taiwan.
Rick Tsai: Supply chain are gradually leaving Taiwan
Taiwan is one of the leading technology centers in the world. The headquarters of many important companies, such as Asus, MediaTek and TSMC, are located here. In addition, supply manufacturers, which are very important for technology companies, are also located here. This situation contributes to the development of commercial relations in the region and the development of technology in Asian countries.
However, according to MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai, some of the “very large (equipment manufacturers) will require their chip suppliers to have multiple sources, like from Taiwan and from the U.S., or from Germany or from Europe.” Tsai said that if it continues like this, they need to find different sources for the same chip in the future and underlined that the change is not large-scale.
Will MediaTek shift production out of Taiwan?
While MediaTek’s most advanced smartphone chips are manufactured in Taiwan, the company also has overseas plans. Tsai said some of the older chip models were manufactured by GlobalFoundries Inc, which has factories in places like the US and Singapore. The company is pushing to expand its business in the US and wants to increase sales several fold.
MediaTek will also manufacture at Intel’s Ireland and TSMC‘s Arizona facilities. However, these preparations seem more like being ready for the worst than shifting production. Tsai also said it was unrealistic to move away from Taiwan completely, the world’s most important region for advanced chip manufacturing.
Google has recently launched the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Prov flagship phones across the globe. The company is now said to be working on its first foldable phone, which is tentatively called the Google Pixel Fold. A new report by FrontPageTechhas revealed the design of the upcoming Pixel Fold. It also mentions the expected price and release date of the device. Unfortunately, it does not have any information on its specifications.
Googel pixel fold renders by FrontPageTech
The Google Pixel Fold renders show that it has a wider and smaller design like the OPPO Find N. Hence, it will be a pocket-friendly foldable phone. As can be seen in the images below, the device has a cover display with a punch-hole design, an inner foldable screen, and a horizontal camera bar on the back, similar to the existing Pixel 7 lineup.
Googel pixel fold renders by FrontPageTech
The cover display houses a 9.5-megapixel front-facing camera. On the inside, there is another 9.5-megapixel selfie camera. The images show that the inner foldable screen will have thick bezels on all four sides. According to the source, there are two prototypes of the device. One has a camera on the inside, and the other one lacks an inner camera.
Googel pixel fold renders by FrontPageTech
The top and bottom edges of the device are flanked by speakers. On the right edge, it has a power button, that is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. A USB-C port is also available on the bottom. On the back, the camera bar is not exactly identical to the Pixel 7 series, as it has rounded edges. It houses a dual-camera setup and dual LED flash units.
Googel pixel fold renders by FrontPageTech
Recent reports have claimed that the rumored Google device with the “Felix” codename will debut in the market as the Pixel Fold. As far as the price is concerned, it is likely to cost $1,799. It will be available in Obsidian Black and Chalk White colors. It seems that Google will reveal the Pixel Fold at its next developer conference in May 2023.
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ZTE AXON 40 ULTRA: Biggest Price Drop Ever
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra the latest flagship phone from ZTE which generally retails for $899 is now available for a starting price of $739 only.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a 6.8-inch AMOLED Seamless FHD+ display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor, it comes with multiple memory options viz. 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB / 1TB internal storage.
The phone comes with triple 64MP rear cameras and a 16MP selfie camera. It is fueled by a 5000mAh battery and supports 80W rapid charging and Quick Charge 4+. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual-band 5G, and Android 12 OS-based MiFavor 12.
Available in Black and Silver color variants, you can now buy ZTE Axon 40 Ultra for as low as $739 only at the official ZTE website. However, you can also purchase the products from Amazon or AliExpress at your convenience.
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Vivo is all set to launch the Vivo X90 series of smartphones on Nov. 22 in China. The Vivo X90, X90 Pro, and X90 Pro+ are among the three phones in the lineup. The company has already released a couple of renders to showcase the design of the X90 series. However, it has not released each of the renders for the above-mentioned smartphones. 91mobiles has published the leaked official renders of the Vivo X90 and X90 Pro+ to reveal their designs and color variants.
Vivo X90
On the front, the Vivo X90 and X90 Pro+ have an identical look as they feature a curved-edge OLED display with curved edges and a centrally positioned punch-hole. On the back, the X90 and X90 Pro+ can be seen flaunting a round-shaped camera module housing a quad-camera setup.
Vivo X90
The only major difference in terms of design between the two is that the X90 Pro has a smaller camera module as compared to the Pro+ variant. The red variants of both smartphones seem to feature a leather back. Below the camera module, there is a horizontal strip with “Xtreme Imagination” and “Vivo | Zeiss co-engineered” texts.
Vivo X90 Pro Plus
The black and blue variants of the X90 and X90 Pro+ have a matte look. It appears that both phones could be fitted with a glass back. The right edge of both devices has a power button and a volume rocker.
Vivo X90 Pro Plus
Unfortunately, there are no images of the Vivo X90 Pro model. In all likelihood, the X90 Pro could sport a similar design as the X90 and X90 Pro+. As can be seen in the above renders, the overall design of the X90 series is not too different from the Vivo X80 lineup, which debuted earlier this year. Reports have claimed that the X90 and X90 Pro will have the Dimensity 9200 chipset, whereas the X90 Pro+ will get the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Earlier this year, Google announced a pilot project under which companies can bypass the Google Play billing system and can use their own or third-party payments system. The pilot project, named User Choice Billing, is currently limited to select applications and Spotify is among them.
Spotify and Google have now announced that User Choice Billing is available for the users of the music streaming platform in select markets and could expand to other regions later. The company will continue to include the option of Google Play billing.
Interestingly, Google will still get a cut of all the transactions that happen through the User Choice Billing payment system and not the company’s own Google Play billing. The company is reducing the payment commission by 4 percent, which means those developers using the third-party payments system will be paying either an 11 percent or 26 percent cut to Google.
Even though Google gets a commission for the third-party payments system, Spotify says that the system still represents progress toward greater “platform fairness and expanded payment options.” The streaming giant has termed the deal as fair, but it’s not yet known if Google is offering a special deal to Spotify.
The User Choice Billing pilot project from Google is running in 35 countries, and apart from Spotify, some other applications, including dating app Bumble have joined the program. It is available for applications only and games remain ineligible for the program altogether.
Xiaomi recently unveiled the world’s first phone equipped with a 1.5K display: the Redmi K50 Ultra. Besides having this great panel, this handset also offers a flagship-class hardware department at a very affordable price. This, alongside the high refresh rate, makes this handset perfect for gamers and power users. If you need a similar device with the same price tag, you cannot avoid considering the recent iQOO Neo7 released at the end of last month. It has an amazing processor, a long battery life, and even a great multimedia department. A lot of gamers are wondering which one to go for, and that is the reason why we decided to help them. We did it with this comparison between the main specifications of the iQOO Neo7 and the Xiaomi Redmi K50 Ultra.
Vivo iQOO Neo7 vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo7
Xiaomi Redmi K50 Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.8 x 76.9 x 8.5 mm,
197 g
163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm,
202 g
DISPLAY
6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
20 MP front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 120W
5000 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM
Design
The design of the Redmi K50 Ultra is more interesting because this phone has a more minimalistic look, at least in my honest opinion. Its camera module is not invasive and the phone has a very high screen to body ratio, with a punch hole placed in the center of the upper part of the display. The iQOO Neo7 has an even higher screen to body ratio, but the presence of a huge camera module does not convince me. It is also a bigger phone because it packs a bigger display, so definitely not the best if you need a more compact device. Further, you should note that the Xiaomi Redmi K50 Ultra comes in a special edition dedicated to Mercedes AMG, with a very original rear design and color option. If you love sports cars, you should not miss it.
Display
The most advanced display belongs to the Redmi K50 Ultra by Xiaomi. It is an OLED panel, the first OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels. This display is able to show up to 68 billion colors with a very high 144 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and HDR10+ certification. The phone also packs stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint reader. With the iQOO Neo7, you get a midrange-class AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Unfortunately, it does not have stereo speakers but it has just a mono speaker, and it does not even feature a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Specs & Software
Even though these two devices have different processors, their performance levels are similar. The Redmi K50 Ultra is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture including a Cortex X2 CPU running at a 3.19 GHz frequency, three Cortex A710 CPUs, four Cortex A510 CPUs, and an Adreno 730 GPU. With the iQOO Neo 7, you get a Dimensity 9000+ mobile platform by Mediatek built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture with a Cortex X2 CPU running at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs, four Cortex A510 CPUs, and a Mali G710 MC10 GPU. Both handsets offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage, but the iQOO Neo7 is the only one with Android 13 out of the box (customized by OriginOS 3), while the Redmi K50 Ultra still runs Android 12.
Camera
If your goal is to get a better camera, then you should choose the iQOO Neo 7. It has a triple rear camera including a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro shooter, as well as a 16 MP front camera. The Redmi K50 Ultra is inferior but not disappointing as it features a 108 MP main camera with OIS and the same secondary sensors, but the selfie camera is a 20 MP snapper.
The battery life provided by these two devices is not so different, but the Redmi K50 Ultra should last slightly more. The charging speeds are similar as well.
Price
The Redmi K50 Ultra starts from about $430 or €430, while the iQOO Neo 7 begins at $380 or €380. Which one would you pick?
Amazon has unveiled a smart robot picker that it believes will revolutionize the warehouse workspace. The Amazon Sparrow uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify objects in the warehouse. The new robotic system portends significant improvements in efficiency and safety in the workspace. Amazon’s Sparrow can detect, select, and handle products in the inventory with finesse.
Sparrow uses computer vision and AI that makes it capable of identifying and handling millions of items in the warehouse. It will take on repetitive tasks, thus freeing employees to focus their time on other tasks. Because Sparrow will help drive automation, Amazon says it will improve efficiency in its service delivery. Amazon also says that by employing robots, it has created more than 700 new job categories.
However, Amazon seems to have a sticky record of workplace safety in locations where humans work alongside such robots. A 2020 report by the Center for Investigative Reporting indicated a damning performance in robot-human workplaces. In three years (2016-2019), there was a 50% higher rate of serious injuries for Amazon employees in automated facilities than at facilities not using robots.
There had been previous claims by Amazon warehouse workers that the company used the robots to ratchet up production quotas to an extremely high level that humans cannot keep pace anymore without hurting themselves. This heightened work profile for employees in automated warehouses seems to be corroborated by the investigative report. This suspicion of unfair work practices has made US regulatory agencies beam their search light on the logistics giant. The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration carried out long-awaited inspections last July to ascertain Amazon’s safety rating.
The unveiling of Sparrow falls in line with Amazon’s broader objectives of fully automating its workspaces. Amazon continues to battle agitations from its staff to unionize.
The Davinci DC 100 was unveiled in China back in 2021, and a few months back, the DC 100 Classic was also released on the mainland. Chinese startup Davinci is now making inroads into the European market with the expected release of the Europe-version DC 100 electric bike. The DC 100 was showcased during the 2022 EICMA and could launch in Europe by mid-2023.
After seven years of development, Davinci launched the DC 100 in limited numbers in China. The European version of the DC 100 offers an array of driving assistance functionalities. These include hill assist, automated braking, the presence of a reverse gear, and traction control. Indeed, the specs of the Europe-bound DC 100 look impressive on paper. It has a top speed of 200km/h and can go from 0-100km/h in 3 seconds. The DC 100 has a peak power of 100kW and 850Nm torque.
The suspension system of the DC 100 consists of the Bitubo RCH02 front suspension and Bitubo XZE21V2 rear suspension. It also features Brembo Stylema Brake Calipers and 30mm front brake discs. The bike is fitted with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires on 17-inch wheels. The bike has a curb weight of 255kg, ABS, and an adjustable seat height. Its one-piece aluminum alloy chassis and carbon fiber composite shell offer sturdiness to the bike.
The DC 100 electric bike has a 17.7kWh battery that Davinci says can be fully charged in 30 minutes. The company was silent on the range of the DC 100 as well as details on its electric motor’s make-up. The DC 100 has a €26,000 (~$26,835) price tag and is already available for pre-orders after making a deposit. Davinci says it expects to begin deliveries of the DC 100 in Europe by Q2 or Q3, 2023. The company hopes to open a few showrooms/ hubs in Europe before the release of the DC 100.
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