Apple Dominates the Smartphone Market in China

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Dec 1, 2022

The competition in the smartphone market continues at full speed. However, one brand manages to outperform its competitors in almost every market. You guessed it right, Apple is way ahead of its competitors, especially in the premium segment. Moreover, the company maintains this dominance even in markets such as China where domestic brands are very strong. According to latest reports, Apple reaches highest ever monthly market share in China.

One in every four devices sold in China was an iPhone

Apple reached its highest ever monthly market share (25%) in China in October 2022, while becoming the #1 OEM in the country for the second consecutive month, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly Market Pulse Service. While the sales for other key OEMs declined in October, Apple grew 21% MoM. In YoY terms, China’s sales declined 15%, while Apple’s sales declined just 4%.

Counterpoint Research’s Monthly Market Pulse Service

Apple has been reaching new heights in terms of market share in China during the last two years. It reached a record monthly market share in November and December 2020, and in October, November and December 2021. Notably, 2020 was also the year when US sanctions were imposed on Huawei.

Commenting on the market growth in China, Research Director Ethan Qi said, “China’s market has been sluggish due to multiple factors, including macroeconomic pressures and COVID-19 lockdowns hitting consumer sentiment. Overall sales declined 4% MoM. However, Apple managed to defy the market trend. This also shows the resilient nature of the premium segment.

Looking at the trend for the last two years in China, it is evident that Apple has emerged as a clear winner of Huawei’s share in the premium market. It has almost become an undisputed leader in China’s premium segment. The iPhone 14 series has started off well with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max performing better than the previous generation. The iPhone 13 also continues to do well, as the iPhone 14 offers little differentiation from the iPhone 13.”

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An Engineer Fixes Apple’s Biggest Shortcoming By Making a Curved iPhone 14 Pro Max

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 1, 2022

The evolution of smartphones is progressing very fast. Every year, performance and camera features are getting better than the predecessor models, but the same cannot be said about the design. For example, Apple has been criticized for using the same design with almost every iPhone. Lastly, an engineer who decided to fix Apple’s shortcomings made a curved iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Curved iPhone 14 Pro Max gain a lot of attention on social media

An engineer using the nickname fix Apple (@lipilipsi) on Twitter made a curved iPhone 14 Pro Max. Fix Apple said that he achieved this result by changing the middle frame of the phone. In the video, the phone looks flawless, and even Dynamic Island stays in place. However, there is no detail about whether the touch screen is working or not.

We change iphone 14 pro max curved display pic.twitter.com/wbfFn6pZic
— fix Apple 🍏 (@lipilipsi) November 29, 2022

As you know, Apple doesn’t like their phones tampered with. As you know, Apple does not want their phones to be tampered with and is very sensitive about using original parts. Therefore, there is a possibility that there will be a problem after this process. Still, fix Apple promises to make curved screens to people who want it.

Unfortunately, there is no information about the cost of this process or on which models it is possible. For now, we’ve only seen the iPhone 14 Pro Max. @lipilipsi‘s bio says he’s engineered at Apple and Huawei. Unfortunately, we are unable to verify this information. So be careful if you want a curved iPhone 14.

Apple fans insist on design change

The curved iPhone isn’t the only modified iPhone Apple enthusiasts have made. Recently, a fan in China managed to convert his iPhone into a Galaxy Z Flip-like foldable smartphone. The video of the foldable iPhone showcases different parts of other foldable smartphones with a clamshell design. This fan’s project was a year-long effort, but it is still just a prototype and won’t come close to an actual finished product from a major tech giant.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Bags FCC Certification, Launch Near

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Anurag

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Dec 1, 2022

Samsung is readying a new mid-range smartphone dubbed, Galaxy A14 5G. The handset was recently spotted on the BIS India, NBTC, and Geekbench websites, hinting at a few key specifications. Now, it has appeared on the US FCC website with a 15W adaptor and a 5000mAh battery. The listing suggests the device might debut soon. Let’s look at the available details.

Galaxy A14 5G visited the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website with the model number SM-A146PN (via MySmartPrice). The listing has hinted at some of the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The device could come with a 15W charging adaptor and a 5000mAh battery with model number WT-S-W1.

Further, FCC reveals that the Galaxy A14 5G will support multiple 5G bands. It is listed with bands n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78, etc. The smartphone will support dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It will also come with dual-SIM support.

Leaked renders suggest the handset will come with a triple camera and a waterdrop notch. It will look very similar to its predecessor— Galaxy A13. The device is reported to feature a 6.8” LCD with HD+ resolution. It could also have a fingerprint scanner on the side.

The Galaxy A14 5G is expected to launch in two SoC versions. According to reports, the US market will receive the Dimensity 700 chipset, while the rest of the world will have to settle for a mid-range Exynos processor.

The smartphone could pack a 50MP main camera and a 13MP selfie camera. It will likely run One UI 5 – based Android 13 out of the box. Samsung is yet to confirm any details about the device. We should be learning more about it in the coming days.

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iQOO 11 Global Variant Receives NBTC Certification; Launch Imminent

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Chandan

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Dec 1, 2022

iQOO has been preparing for the launch of its upcoming iQOO 11 series of smartphones in the global market. Hinting towards the same, an upcoming iQOO 11 device has now been spotted on the NBTC certification ahead of its official launch. The device with the model number I2212 has been spotted on the NBTC certification. The device is said to be no other than the unreleased iQOO 11 device. Unfortunately, the certification doesn’t confirm anything about the smartphone.

China and Malaysia will soon host the launch of iQOO 11. The business has announced that its top-tier smartphone would debut in the two nations on December 2. The iQOO 11 Pro 5G will probably also be released by the company at the same time. The characteristics and features of the vanilla model have already begun to be teased by iQOO prior to the formal launch. The iQOO 11 Pro 5G is covered in relatively little detail. The Pro model has not yet been confirmed by the teasers. The gadget has been discovered on the Bluetooth SIG website in the interim.

It is worth mentioning that the smartphone was previously spotted on the Indian BIS certification as well. This confirms that the brand is surely working on the Indian launch of the devices and we may get to see an official announcement regarding the same in the upcoming weeks. We expect the devices to be launched somewhere around the starting months of 2022 i.e. Jan or Feb. Most probably, the device will launch in the month of Jan itself. However, all of this stands out to be an expectation so you can take the information with a pinch of salt!

Apart from this, there isn’t much else we can say about the next gadget. So, we advise you to hold off until the official announcement. That will put all of our questions to rest and provide comprehensive information about the device.

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Affordable Vivo Y02 Could Launch in India Next Week, Check Out Specs & Pricing

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Anurag

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Dec 1, 2022

Vivo recently launched a new budget smartphone in Indonesia, dubbed Vivo Y02. The handset comes with an affordable price tag and features a sleek design with a single rear camera. Vivo has not yet announced the Indian launch of the device, but a popular tipster has claimed it will arrive next week. Let’s have a closer look at the details.

Tipster Paras Guglani claims the entry-level Vivo Y02 will debut in India next week. He revealed the smartphone will be available in a single 3GB+ 32GB storage configuration and will be offered in Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey color options. In addition, Guglani says Vivo Y02 will be available with Rs. 1000 cashback offer and will be aimed at offline buyers.

If we talk about the specifications of the device, it comes with a massive 6.51-inch IPS LCD along with a waterdrop notch to make room for the selfie camera. The display produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and has an aspect ratio of 20:9. It is powered by an octa-core processor, likely the Helio P22 chip.

As far as cameras are concerned, the Vivo Y02 features a single 8-megapixel camera and an LED flash on the back. At the front, it houses a 5-megapixel camera sensor for selfies and video calls. It comes with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage. The storage can also be expanded with the help of a MicroSD card.

The 4G handset supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. On the software front, it runs Android 12 (Go edition). The handset measures 163.99 x 75.63 x 8.49mm and weighs around 186 grams.

Moving to the pricing, Vivo Y02 costs IDR 1,499,000 (around Rs 7,800) in Indonesia. A previous leak revealed the handset will be priced at Rs 8,449 in India.

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Redmi Note 12 5G Gets SIRIM Certified, Could Launch Soon in Malaysia

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Anurag

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Dec 1, 2022

The vanilla Redmi Note 12 debuted in China in October alongside the Note 12 Pro series smartphones. It is rumored that the handset will also launch in the global market, although no specific details have been released by the company yet. The Redmi Note 12 might, however, be launching in Malaysia soon as the handset has reportedly been certified by SIRIM. Here are the details.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the standard Redmi Note 12 5G on Malaysia’s SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute) certification site with model number 22111317G. The listing suggests the device may launch soon in the country. However, there’s no official word yet.

A previous report suggested the Redmi smartphone could launch in India as a Poco phone but with better specifications. We should learn more details about it in the coming days. In the meantime, let’s check out the specs of the Redmi Note 12.

Redmi Note 12 Specifications

The Redmi Note 12 flaunts a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a centered punch-hole. It offers a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. There’s a 4500000:1 contrast ratio, 1200 nits peak brightness level, 4096-level dimming, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12, out of the box. For photography, there’s a dual rear camera system comprising a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. At the front, it sports an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone comes with an IP53 rating, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity options on the device include dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

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Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Tablet Launched: Helio G99 SoC, 10.4-inch IPS Display, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2022

Alldocube has launched a new tablet in China. The Android-powered device is officially called Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro. As the name suggests, it is the pro variant of the already existing iPlay 50.

The product is run by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, which is present inside Redmi Pad as well as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023. Let’s take a look at everything it has to offer.

Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Specifications

The Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro is built around a 10.4-inch IPS LCD screen. The display sports a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels.

The tablet is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It boots Android 12 without GMS (Google Mobile Services) in China. But when it will release globally like other Alldocube products, it will offer support for GMS.

Further, the device comes with an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and dual stereo speakers. Connectivity options on it include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, LTE (with voice calling), and USB Type-C.

The tablet draws power from a 6,000mAh battery and supports 18W wired charging. Last but not least, it measures 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 466g.

Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Price and Availability

The Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro arrives in three variants in China, such as Standard, Educational Edition, and Elderly Edition. These versions have different software customizations for the target audience.

The standard model is priced at ¥899, while the other two variants cost ¥999. All three versions will be available for pre-order starting December 5.

There’s no word on global release yet but it should happen in the coming days.

Tecno Pova 4 Tipped to Launch in India in First Half of December

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 1, 2022

Tecno POVA 4 launch timeline in India has been tipped. Citing industry sources, MySmartPrice reveals that the smartphone will debut in the country in the first half of December. This means that we can expect the device to launch before December 15th. The Tecno POVA 4 went official in Bangladesh last month. It’s worth noting that the brand is yet to reveal any official details about the smartphone.

Tecno’s smartphones are exclusive to the e-commerce platform Amazon. Hence we expect the POVA 4’s microsite to go live in the coming days. The device will arrive as the successor to the POVA 3 that debuted last year. We expect the Indian variant of the POVA 4 to retain the same specifications as its Bangladesh counterpart.

The Tecno POVA 4 features a 6.82-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Design-wise, the back panel flaunts a gradient pattern and there are three camera rings along with an LED flash unit. The smartphone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.

The Tecno POVA 4 comes with a dual rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor paired with a secondary lens. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the Tecno POVA 4 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor based on 6nm process. It packs 8GB RAM with 5GB virtual RAM support. The device offers 128GB native storage options expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. Software-wise, the POVA 4 runs on Android 12 out of the box. The device is offered in Uranolith Grey and Fluorite Blue colours.

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Samsung Galaxy A04e to Launch in India Soon; Colour Variants Leaked

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Chandan

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Dec 1, 2022

Samsung has reportedly been preparing to launch its new budget-oriented Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone in India. The support page went live on the firm’s official website a few weeks ago. Anyway, the device’s colour and storage variants have been reportedly leaked ahead of the official launch in the country. Known publication 91Mobiles in partnership with Ishan Agarwal has shared the complete RAM, storage and colour variant information of the forthcoming smartphone.

Only two colour options—Light Blue and Copper—will be offered for the Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone, the report claims. Additionally, it has been reported that the device will be available in the nation in the 3GB+32GB, 3GB+64GB, and 4GB+128GB forms. So that was all the information the publisher had to offer about the upcoming gadget. The smartphone was initially introduced in October in a few key markets, and it is now finally making its way to India.

Regardless, we know a lot about its general specifications because it has already been released in the chosen markets. It will have a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a typical 60Hz refresh rate, which is about what we should hope from a low-cost entry-level smartphone. The phone has an undisclosed octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and compatibility with microSD cards as well as up to 128GB of storage.

It has two back cameras for photography and videography, with a primary 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is located on the front of the gadget. A 5000mAh battery with compatibility for normal 10W charging is also included in the device. Its dimensions are 164.2 x 759 x 9.1mm, and its weight is 188 grammes. Of course, the device’s Indian version might also undergo a few minor changes. We might not notice any changes in the Indian variant, though, given the brand’s past.

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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 With Improved Drop Resistance on Rough Surfaces Launched

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 1, 2022

Corning has launched the Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It is the successor to the Victus that was announced back in 2020. The newest generation glass from the company is touted to offer improved drop resistance. Corning says that Gorilla Glass has been used in eight billion devices, across 45 major brands and 85 percent of buyers in China, India, and the US consider durability as the most important factor in smartphone purchase.

Smartphones today are highly prone to potential damage since the glass is quite fragile and due to thinner, and lighter designs. Additionally, the larger the screen diagonal is, the more stress will be put on the glass when it is dropped. Corning’s latest generation Gorilla Glass Victus 2 focuses more on drop resistance. The company has adopted a new glass composition which will potentially save devices from accidental drops on rough surfaces. Asphalt can leave the screen scratched up while concrete in the worst cases can shatter the display glass.

Corning says that the drop performance of the Victus 2 has improved by up to 1m on 80-grit and up to 2m on 180-grit. In lab tests, the latest-generation glass is seen withstanding one-meter (hip height) drops on concrete whereas it survived two meters (head height) drops on an asphalt surface. Victus 2 also ensures 2x scratch resistance than previous versions and 4x better scratch performance compared to its competitors.

In a statement, Corning said “today’s smartphones are nearly 15% heavier, and screen sizes are up to 10% larger, than they were four years ago – increasing both the stress on the cover glass and the probability of damage. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 redefines tough for consumers and OEMs”.

The new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, Notebook PCs, cameras, and more devices. Smartphones boasting the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 are expected to hit the markets in the coming months. Although there is no word on which would be the first device to adorn the latest generation glass, we assume it to be Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series.

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Google Stadia hardware refunds to roll out in next two weeks

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Sean

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Dec 1, 2022

Back in September, Google had officially announced that it is ending its support for the Stadia platform. The cloud gaming technology had faced many challenges and issues, and now, the company is gearing up to offer refunds to its buyers.

The Search Engine giant had stated on September 30 that it will be ending Stadia and will even be reimbursing all Stadia users who purchased games or hardware from Google. The company said that Stadia hardware purchases made from the company’s Store as well as any Stadia Store games or add on content bought will be eligible for the refunds. So one can expect that the brand is spending a lot of money to reimburse a lot of money.

For those unaware, the company began offering software refunds at the beginning of last month and now it appears that Google will now settle up on the hardware side as well. The brand will initiate the refunds by sending out emails to its customers informing them that the refunds will be issued in the next couple of weeks. The users who purchased their hardware directly from official company store will get their money back first within the next two weeks.

As of right now, the company is offering refunds on the Founders Edition, Premiere Edition, Play and watch Google TV packages, and even the Stadia controllers as well. The Stadia users will be be able to continue playing on the platform until the date of 18th of January 2023, which is when the platform will be officially shut down.

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Lenovo K14, K14 Note with key specifications surface on Google Play Console

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 1, 2022

Two Lenovo K-series phones have been spotted on the Google Play Console listing. The devices are the Lenovo K14 and K14 Note. For those unaware, the brand’s K-series phones are aimed at select low-end markets. Additionally, they are also rebadged versions of the Motorola phones. The Lenovo K14 and K14 Note could possibly join the K14 Plus that was launched in March this year. They are also expected to arrive as the successors to the last year’s K13 and K13 Note.

The Google Play Console listings of the Lenovo K14 and K14 Note reveal key specifications as well as the front render of the devices. Starting with the regular variant, it has a waterdrop notch and a thick bottom bezel. The screen offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels and 280 ppi pixel density. The listing reveals that the device will be equipped with a Spreadtrum T606 chipset based on a 12nm process. It comprises two Cortex A75 cores at 1.6GHz and six Cortex A55 cores at 1.6GHz. The SoC is coupled with Mali G57 GPU. As per the listing, the device packs 2GB RAM and runs on Android 11 OS out of the box.

On the other hand, the Lenovo K14 Note is seen with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display is said to offer an FHD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a pixel density of 420 ppi. The listing mentions a MediaTek MT6769 processor under the hood. This could either be the Helio G80 or G85 chipset. The phone will come with 4GB RAM onboard and ship with Android 11 OS.

As per the specifications in the listing, we assume the Lenovo K14 to be a budget device whereas the K14 Note could be a mid-range offering.

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Moto X40 Design Leaks via Renders

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2022

Motorola has confirmed to launch the Moto X40 (Motorola Edge 40 Pro) in December in China. The company has been teasing the features of this smartphone for quite a while now. At the same time, the details about the device are also emerging from other sources.

For instance, the phone has now leaked in renders revealing its entire design. Let’s take a look at everything that’s known about it.

We already know what the upcoming Moto X40 will look like. That’s because its design had been already leaked via a TENAA listing. The latest leak from @OnLeaks (via MySmartPrice) confirms the design again.

As per the renders, the handset will sport a curved display. It will house a rectangular camera island with sensor placements somewhat similar to that of iPhone Pro models.

The power and volume keys will reside on the right side, while the left will be empty. The top of the phone will house the secondary speaker grille and secondary microphone hole. Whereas, the bottom will include the primary speaker grille, primary microphone hole, and a USB Type-C port.

Finally, the rear panel of the device will not only feature the iconic Motorola Batwing logo at the center but also a ‘motorola’ banding at the bottom.

Talking about specs, multiple leaks and official teasers have revealed that the Moto X40 (Motorola Edge 40 Pro) will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM. It will flaunt a 6.67-inch 10-bit curved OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate.

The IP68-rated smartphone is said to come with a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, a 60MP selfie camera, Android 13, a 5,000mAh battery, and 68W fast wired charging support.

Vivo S16, S16 Pro Likely to Launch by December End

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2022

In May, Vivo unveiled the Vivo S15 series of smartphones in China. Recent reports have claimed that the company is preparing the S16 series for the home market. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station, reveals that the S16 series will launch by the end of this month.

Apart from claiming that the Vivo S16 series will launch by December-end in China, the tipster also shared key details about the S16 Pro. He revealed that the phone will have an OLED display with support for a high refresh rate, a Dimensity 8200 chipset, and 80W charging.

To recall, the Vivo S15 and S15 Pro were powered by the Snapdragon 870 and Dimensity 8100 chipsets, respectively. Reports have claimed that the Vivo S16 will also feature the SD870 chip. It is speculated that the S16 Pro will have the Vivo V1+ IPS, but the vanilla model will not feature it.

As can be seen in the screengrab, the S16 Pro’s rivalling devices are all equipped with low-frequency Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. However, the chipset is only available on the Reno 9 Pro+, which was announced in November in China. The Vivo S15 Pro is also expected to rival other Dimensity 8200-powered devices likes the iQOO Neo 7 SE, Realme GT Neo 5, and a Redmi K60 series phone.

Last month, two Vivo phones with V2244A and V2245A model numbers were certified by China’s 3C authority. The 3C listings of both devices revealed that may carry support for 80W fast charging. There is a possibility that these Vivo phones may debut as the S16 and S16 Pro in China.

The S16 is likely to come in black, blue, and purple, whereas the S16 Pro may arrive in black, green, and orange gold. The S16-series is also rumored to include Exynos 1080-powered Vivo S16e.

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iQOO Connect Community Forum Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 1, 2022

iQOO has launched its dedicated community forum called ‘iQOO Connect’ in India today. It was in beta testing since April this year. The platform is similar to other forums like Realme, OnePlus, OPPO etc. During the iQOO Connect beta phase, the Vivo sub-brand ran multiple contests, engaging activities and content sharing. iQOO had on-ground sessions with the brand and product teams for direct engagement and meaningful feedback while also understanding the consumers. Now, the iQOO Connect community is open to all users. Currently, there are 5,000+ signed-up users out of which 10 are shortlisted as moderators to help with the overall experience.

You said it. We heard it! iQOO Connect is now open for all!

Interesting conversations, engaging contests, cool topics, fascinating photos and much more awaits you.

Register now at https://t.co/LEXtwijYzI #iQOO #iQOOConnect #iQOOCommunity pic.twitter.com/35D9mlCthM
— iQOO India (@IqooInd) December 1, 2022

iQOO Connect is a platform where the brand’s users can connect and chat about smartphones and related topics. It will allow users to collaborate, learn about innovation, provide feedback, create experiences and connect with the brand more closely. The community forum will also be a place for sharing the latest company updates, e-sports, sale alerts, exclusive offers and invitations to special events.

Commenting on the launch, iQOO India CEO Nipun Maurya said “As a growing brand, customer centricity is at our core and to empower our consumers, we have introduced our community forum – ‘iQOO Connect’. Through the community, we intend to drive the iQOO culture of interaction, reciprocation, belongingness and interdependence”.

For users who want to be a part of the iQOO Connect community forum, they can head to this link. There’s a personal account icon at the top right corner and users can choose the sign-in / registration option. Users will be taken to the next page where they can perform the appropriate action.

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Redmi K60E’s Geekbench Listing Reveals Snapdragon 870 Instead of Dimensity 8200

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2022

A recent report revealed that the Redmi K60 family includes three models, such as the Redmi K60, K60 Pro, and K60E. The vanilla and Pro models are said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipsets, respectively. It is speculated that the Redmi K60E will arrive with the Dimensity 8200 chip onboard. However, multiple Geekbench listings (via. TechGoing) of the Redmi K60E reveal that it will be equipped with the Snapdragon SoC.

The Xiaomi phone with model number 22127RK46C is expected to be released in China as the Redmi K60E. The listing reveals that it is powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core chipset. The CPU and GPU details that have emerged on the listing revealed that the Redmi K60E will come equipped with the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

The listing further mentions that the device has 12 GB of RAM and Android 13 OS onboard. The device scored 961 points in the single-core test and 3123 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. The device has been previously seen at the 3C certification site in China. The listing revealed that it may arrive with support for 120W fast charging.

The Redmi K60E is said to have the “Rembrandt” codename. Unfortunately, there is no other information on the specifications of the K60E.

In related news, the 22122RK93C Redmi device (Socrates codename) is expected to have the Redmi K60 marketing name in the home market. Some of its leaked specs include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS and 67W fast charging.

The 23013RK75C Redmi device (Mondrian codename) is expected to launch as the Redmi K60 Pro in China. It may offer key specs, such as a 2K AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, the MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS and 67W charging. The same device is likely to be rebranded as the POCO F5 in the global market, including India.

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Apple adds 2013 & 2014 iMacs to Obsolete list, Watch Series 2 is now Vintage

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Sean

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Dec 1, 2022

Earlier this week, Apple updated its list of vintage and obsolete products list. The company has added some older models from its iMacs lineup and even one of its Apple Watch model from a couple of years ago on this list.

Looking at the new list, the Cupertino based giant has officially labeled the iMac models from the year 2013 and 2014 on to the obsolete list. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 2 has been added to the Vintage list. For those unaware, these same iMacs were on the Vintage list before being moved to the Obsolete list. When a device is added to the latter, they are finally no longer eligible for official repairs from the brand. So those that have purchased Macs from the late 2013, which is the 21.5 inch iMacs, the 2014 21.5 inch iMac, and the 2014 27 inch Retina 5K iMac, have to look for unofficial repairs if they face any issues.

The company typically adds products to the obsolete list around 7 years after its first sale and discontinues for obsolete products. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Series 2 are now on the vintage list. This vintage products list features devices that went on sale around 5 years since its launch but less than 7 years from its announcement. These products are still officially serviceable, however, the repairs would still depend upon the availability of the specific parts for your vintage device.

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Apple has TSMC make 4nm chips from its Arizona plant in 2024

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Sean

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Dec 1, 2022

Apple has apparently requested TSMC to manufacture its next generation of chips based on 4nm process technology from its new plant in Arizona. The company aims to have the production begin sometime in the year 2024.

The news arrives from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (Via MacRumors). For those unaware, this Arizona plant had originally been planned to startproduction using its 5nm process technology. However, as the Cupertino based giant and other companies aiming to source components from within the US, the world’s largest contract chipmaker has upgraded its plans to offer more cutting edge chip production technology in its Arizona plant.

The new report further added that TSMC would make 20,000 wafers per month at its Arizona facility, although this figure might rise as well. Out of the 20,000 wafers, the iPhone maker will use around a third of the entire output alone. This news is also in line with Apple CEO Tim Cook who has previously told employees that the company plans to source chips from the Arizona factory soon.

Reportedly, the new plans will be announced in Phoenix next week with key figures like President Joe Biden, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Other notable figures include AMD CEO Lisa Su and NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang. Apart from the 4nm production, TSMC will apparently also officially has plans for a second phase that involves an adjacent facility that will produce more advanced 3nm chips as well.

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Oppo Reno 8T May Launch Soon With 33W Charging Support

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2022

Last week, Oppo deb uted the Oppo Reno 9 series in China. However, it seems that the company is still not done with the Reno 8 series. That’s because a new Reno 8 model has now emerged on the internet.

This upcoming Reno phone is officially called ‘Oppo Reno8 T.’ But let’s just call it Oppo Reno 8T as it is more readable.

The forthcoming Oppo Reno 8T bears the model number CPH2481. It has been spotted on the websites of multiple certification agencies. The list includes TKDN, EEC, BIS, SIRIM, and Element Materials Technology.

Unfortunately, the listings do not say much about the handset, except for its name and charging speed. SIRIM has revealed its branding, while Element Materials Technology has disclosed that the device will carry support for 33W fast wired charging.

There have been multiple Reno smartphones with alphabet namings in the past. Almost all of them were rebranded devices for select markets.

But this time around, the Reno 8T has been even certified by BIS for release in India. For those unaware, Oppo has not launched this type of Reno phone in India in a very long time.

Going by the slower 33W charging speed, the smartphone could be cheaper than the standard Reno 8, which has support for 80W charging. Hence, we expect downgrades in other specs as well.

Just like any other product these days, almost all details of the Oppo Reno 8T may leak before it goes official in the coming weeks. We are looking forward to learning more about it.

Samsung launches GDDR6W memory with great capacity & bandwidth upgrades

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Sean

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Dec 1, 2022

Samsung had just announced its latest GDDR6 memory chips that is set to offer a number of improvements over its predecessors. These upgrades will seek to meet needs of massive memory and increased computing power scenarios.

As per official notes, the South Korean tech giant has unveiled the “industry’s first next-generation graphics DRAM technology.” This offers major improvements over traditional GDDR6 memory products by offering an additional DRAM device to basically double the capacity and bandwidth without bringing any of the possible impacts that might be faced with the larger form factor. Samsung has stated that the new GDDR6W will bring all of these improvements while still having the same energy consumption as the regular GDDR6.

Furthermore, the new chips will also allow customers to use the new technology without having any major change in existing hardware. The new Samsung GDDR6W features a new technology that the brand calls FOWLP or Fan Out Wafer Level Packaging. The new packaging process helps offer a more compact design with finer writing patterns. This allows for a packaging that has a reduced typical thickness from 1.1mm to 0.7mm.

According to CheolMin Park, Vice President of New Business Planning, Samsung Electronics Memory Business, “With GDDR6W, we’re able to foster differentiated memory products that can satisfy various customer needs – a major step towards securing our leadership in the market.” The company hopes that the new GDDR6W memory will enable better performance for AI and high performance computing accelerators. Although, this will also be announced on small forfactor devices like notebooks as well.

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