Oppo’s latest custom Android skin—ColorOS 13— is swiftly being rolled out to its smartphone lineup. The company has already rolled out stable and beta versions of Android 13-based software to the majority of its flagship and mid-range devices. Today, it has kicked off the ColorOS 13 beta program for the Oppo Reno 6 Pro and Reno 5 Pro in select global markets. Let’s look at the details.
According to recent posts on the Oppo community forums, Oppo Reno 6 Pro (Indonesia and Saudi Arabia) and Reno 5 Pro (Saudi Arabia) users can now enroll in the ColorOS 13 public beta program. Those enrolling in the program will be able to test ColorOS 13, based on Android 13 software, on the aforementioned devices ahead of the release of the stable update.
It is worth noting that the Reno 6 Pro mentioned in this post is different from the one that is available in India. This model is actually a rebranded Reno 6 Pro Plus from China that was released in a handful of global markets.
The enrollment for the beta program is already underway, and the company will be accepting only 5000 users. You can enroll by going to the About device section in settings, tapping the ColorOS version banner at the top, selecting Trial versions on the following page, and following the instructions.
Do note that the beta version is not the final version and may have several bugs and issues that may affect your daily usage. Hence, it is best not to install the beta software on your daily driver. In case you encounter any bugs or issues, you can report them through the “Feedback” APP on the desktop or by opening the Google Dialer and typing *#800#.
Samsung released the first stable One UI 5 update to the flagship Galaxy S22 series last month, and earlier this week, the update was made available for its older Galaxy S21, S20, and Note 20 models. Now, in the latest development, the firm is rolling out the Android 13-based software to its mid-range Galaxy A53. Here are the details.
According to the Samsung community posts, Samsung Galaxy A53 users in Europe and the U.K. are now receiving a stable One UI 5 update with firmware version A536BXXU4BVJG. The update should reach other regions over the next few days.
The update size is around 2GB and it also includes the October 2022 security patch. The changelog is not available because the rollout hasn’t been officially announced yet. However, it is reported that the update brings all the new features big G introduced with the Android 13 and also some exclusive features.
Interested Galaxy A53 users can check for the Android 13 update on their device by heading to the Software Update section in the device settings. If the update is available for your device, you will see a “Download and install” button.
If we talk about the update itself, One UI 5 brings some new features and improvements. It comes with plenty of visual changes, including new notification UI, icons, smarter app and widget recommendations, Modes, and more.v
The update also comes with smoother animations and allows users to customize their lock screen and add more wallpapers. In addition, it will also let you set different call backgrounds for each contact. Samsung also added new stacked widgets on the Home Screen.
Recently, the Realme 10 and 10 Pro+ models appeared on the China Telecom website, revealing major specifications and designs in the process. And today, the Realme 10 Pro has been spotted on the telco’s website with the specs, memory variants, and renders confirming the design. Let’s look at the details.
Realme 10 Pro recently appeared on the China Telecom website (Via ITHome). The listing reveals the handset will be offered in three color options, which include black and blue. The Realme device will be sold in two storage configurations. The base version will be equipped with 8GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage while the higher-end model will have 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage.
Talking about the specs, the listing reveals Realme 10 Pro will have a 6.78-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution. The handset has a flat frame design, with the power and volume buttons on the right edge and the SIM tray on the left. There is a waterdrop notch that houses a 16 MP selfie camera.
On the back, the Realme 10 Pro can be seen to have two large circular cutouts, which sport a 16MP primary camera and two 2MP sensors for depth and macro photography. There is also an LED flash module.
The handset packs a 5000mAh battery and runs Android 13 OS out of the box. It is listed to feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone weighs 190 grams and measures 163.69 x 74.18 x 8.12 mm in dimensions.
China Telecom didn’t reveal the chipset of the handset, but as per a recent Geekbench listing, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC. Realme 10 Pro will debut in China on November 17, and it may arrive in the Indian market in December or later.
Honda has unveiled its first electric moped in Europe, the Honda EM1. The new Honda electric moped was showcased during the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show.
The Honda EM1 is expected to enter the European market next summer, according to the company. The two-wheeler is fully named as Honda Electric Moped and it is the first of ten new electric motorbikes that Honda promised to release by 2025. The new electric moped will have the Honda Mobile Power Pack battery. The EM1 is also expected to have a range of not less than 40km on a single charge.
In terms of external features, the Honda EM1 which is currently being showcased at the Honda booth looks appealing. It has a rear hub motor and a seat that could accommodate the rider and a passenger. There are pillion pegs and a rear rack that could be useful for carrying cargo. Honda may be using the EM1 to target younger riders but pricing information is lacking at this time.
The use of a single Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) battery means that the moped may not be very powerful. The maximum range of 40km is expected to be achieved at low speeds for the scooter and it could get a top speed of 45km/h. The Honda EM1 is therefore likely to be classified as an L1e-B moped in Europe. Honda has kept much of the details about the EM1 under wraps, as well as its pricing information. It is also not clear whether Honda will also introduce its battery-swap technology in the EM1 to expand its range. That will however require the setting up of charging stations across the continent.
Sony had revealed that it planned to roll out the Android 13 OS update for its Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV smartphone models soon earlier this month. However, while the company never revealed the launch date for this update, the major software upgrade has now started rolling out for the flagship Xperia 1 IV model.
Interestingly enough, the Japanese tech giant hasn’t officially announced the release for the Android 13 update for these models. But many Xperia 1 IV users have confirmed that the update is currently rolling out. The news arrives from an XDADevelopers report, which stated that the update is now available in Europe. Although, only the dual SIM version of the device is receiving this update as of right now.
The report further added that the update is limited to certain carriers at the moment. The eligible operators include O2, EE, and Altice right now. It also appears that the update is limited in terms of region availability. Fortunately, we can safely assume that a broader roll out for the major update should be just around the corner, unless there are some notable issues with the new update. Apart from the latest version of Android, the company is also bringing the October 2022 security patch as well.
On the other hand, Sony hasn’t made any indications of the Xperia 5 IV receiving the update anytime soon. Meaning, all we can do is hope for the Android 13 update to roll out for the device soon. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 was launched earlier this year, and it appears that the successor of the affordable smartphone is just around the corner. According to a report, OnePlus is working on the Nord CE 3 5G, which may launch sometime in Q1 or Q2 of next year. The report has also shared the complete specifications of the upcoming Nord handset. Let’s look at the details.
Tipster OnLeaks, in collaboration with GadgetGang, has revealed the complete specifications of the alleged OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G. The handset reportedly brings minor upgrades to the Nord lineup, with its internals resembling the CE 2 Lite from this year.
As per the report, the Nord CE 3 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 695 SoC, which was also used on the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G. Although this chipset doesn’t boast a lot of power, it will suffice for most users. On the front, the handset is said to feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ 120Hz IPS LCD, which is undoubtedly bigger than the Nord CE 2’s 6.43-inch but not better—the latter features an AMOLED panel.
Further, the Nord CE 3 is reported to come with a bigger 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. For photography, the handset could have a triple-camera setup on the back, featuring a 108MP main camera sensor accompanied by two 2MP sensors for depth sensing and macro photography. The absence of an ultrawide will likely upset some readers.
In addition, the handset may feature a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls. It will come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well as AI face unlock support. The report says the smartphone will debut in two storage configurations. Its base model will come packed with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, whereas the higher-end model will have 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Apple relies on China for its huge production capacity. Majority of the Apple products are still manufactured in China. However, over the last few years, Apple has been facing issues in China due to political tensions between the US and China, along with the COVID-19 outbreak. Therefore, the brand has been slowly shifting its production to countries like India.
Despite these issues, Apple is currently the most profitable corporation in China. The pandemic’s effects on lifestyle allowed Apple’s China business to expand quickly; s its operational earnings increased by 104% over 24 months to $31.2B in the fiscal year ending in September. According to an estimate from FinanceTimes, Apple is currently worth more than Tencent and Alibaba put together ($15.2 billion and $13.5 billion, respectively).
According to the article, Apple and China reached a deal that allowed the iPhone manufacturer to escape a “crackdown on local IT firms,” which is how the profits came about. The agreements, which were made as a result of CEO Tim Cook’s repeated diplomatic visits to the nation over the years, have greatly strengthened Apple’s supply chain in the area. The agreement enables Apple to keep “unrestricted access” to affordable labor and manufacturing, which are crucial to its success.
However, critics argue that Apple’s proximity to the government and access to resources has made it more willing to comply with administrative demands. This includes storing Chinese user data in a data center owned by a provincial government, removing thousands of apps from the App Store, and avoiding controversial topics.
Other advantages of diplomacy for Apple include a significant weakening of Huawei. In 2019, Chinese citizens aided in the purchase of Huawei smartphones, propelling the local manufacturer past Apple in global sales that year. Now, Apple practically owns China’s $600+ smartphone market, with only few competitors able to compete at that level.
Samsung is currently serving Apple as a display supplier for its iPhones. All the iPhone 14 lineup models were packed with the panels supplied by Samsung displays. However, the premium smartphone maker has now decided to use other suppliers’ panels for its premium iPhone 14 Pro models. Apple will now reportedly use the panels supplied by LG Displays for the upcoming units of the iPhone 14 Pro.
It was previously reported that talks between Apple and LG Display over the supply of the OLED screen for iPhone 14 Pro variants are ongoing. There were discussions over the supply of LTPO TFT Type OLED panels. LG started supplying display panels for the 14 Pro since the last week of October, according to a source from ETNews. According to reports, LG Display was meant to be a component supplier of the Pro model supply chain, but due to the brand’s restriction, they couldn’t supply it earlier. Anyway, Apple ultimately approved its incorporation following an early production holdup.
Samsung Display will now supply screens for all four iPhone 14 models, LG Display will supply screens for two iPhone 14 models, and BOE will continue to supply screens for the iPhone 14. LG Display’s partnership with Apple reportedly extends beyond the iPhone 14 Pro versions. The display maker is apparently working on micro OLED displays for Apple’s AR headset, foldable panels for upcoming iPhone models, and trying to get into the OLED iPad supply chain.
Although the LTPO OLED technology was originally launched on the iPhone 13 Pro, this is LG Display’s first attempt to supply LTPO OLED to Apple for its devices. The inclusion of LTPO refresh rate technology along with the newly introduced pill-shaped notch cutout made the production hard for the supplier. For the past two years, Samsung Display has provided Apple with LTPO OLEDs for use in mobile devices.
Philips has launched the Screeneo U5 4K projector with an image of up to 150 inches under crowdfunding. The impressive projector was unveiled via Indiegogo and took a remarkable 5-minute run to reach its goal. The Screeneo U5 is the successor to the U4 and uses a 4K UHD resolution and a high maximum brightness rating.
The U5 is based on Android 11 UI and is an ultra-short-throw projector that can deliver a home theater cinema experience without the need of having a giant screen in the room. The maximum screen size of 150 inches is achieved with a distance of just 16.5 inches away from the wall. The Screeneo U5 can also throw a 120-inch display from 11 inches and it has up to 2,200 ANSI lumens of brightness. The U5 also adheres to the Rec.709 color space and supports Dolby Vision, FlowMotion 4 MEMC+ technology, and HDR10.
The U5 Indiegogo campaign is still ongoing, with up to $570,000 attracted from its backers. The price of the Philips Screeneo U5 is €3,299 (~$3,314) but there are still a few units available via Indiegogo with a 48% discount. The speed with which the Indiegogo campaign for the Philips Screeneo U5 achieves its goal is quite impressive. Its success seems to have eclipsed that of the U$ which was also previously launched on Indiegogo. It is unclear what is expected lifetime of the projector is based on its light source.
Instagram has launched in-app posts scheduling feature. The popular photo-sharing platform has started releasing the long-due feature. To date, users had to upload content whenever they wanted. And if they preferred uploading at a specific time, then users would have to make use of third-party scheduling software tools. It’s worth noting that the in-app scheduling tool is only available for professional accounts.
Plan ahead 📅
Creators and business accounts can now schedule posts up to 75 days out.
Instagram Head Adam Mosseri announced the in-app post scheduling feature on his Twitter account. He dubbed it as a ‘finally feature’ and that the Meta-owned platform should have introduced it a long time ago. The ability to schedule posts has been available on other social media platforms like Meta, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. Apart from scheduling posts on Instagram via third-party tools, users could also do it from Meta’s Creator Studio.
As mentioned earlier, the in-app posts scheduling on Instagram is only available to professional users which include creators and business accounts. It will allow users to schedule photos, reels, and carousel posts up to 75 days in advance. To schedule a post, users need to go through the usual steps of creating till uploading the content. At the end of the flow before publishing, there is an option to access ‘Advanced Settings’ at the bottom of the screen. Then, there is a toggle option to ‘Schedule this post’. Once it is toggled, users can select the time and date they want to see their post go live on Instagram. Professional users can view scheduled posts in their profile menu’s ‘Scheduled Content’ section that is accessible via the hamburger menu. Additionally, they can also reschedule the content if required. \
The in-app post scheduling on Instagram is quite a useful new update. Social media managers and creators will no longer have to rely on third-party tools for scheduling which seems like a hassle. The feature is available on Android and will be rolled out on iOS in the coming days. It remains to be seen whether the scheduling tool will be released to all Instagram accounts.
Apart from post scheduling, Instagram is also redesigning its web interface to take advantage of larger screens. The refreshed design moves the menu and icons like home, search, and explore to the left side.
BenQ has been churning out projectors at an unprecedented rate in recent times. The company has launched yet another high-end projector in China. The product is dubbed BenQ W1130X projector and it is presently on sale at Jingdong (JD.com) priced at 6999 yuan (~$965).
The BenQ W1130X projector is obviously a flagship projector. It uses a new 4LED light source with long-lasting color rendering and ultra-long life. It equally features a built-in 0.65-inch DMD chip as well as an all-glass lens, and an optical zoom with lossless image quality.
BenQ W1130X home projector follows the international film and television industry color calibration standard D65 color temperature. Under the leadership of THX and ISF dual-certified engineers, the BenQ CinematicColor professional team calibrates each W1130X one by one to ensure that the color accuracy reaches 98% Rec.709, and Delta E<3.
In addition, the BenQ W1130X has a high refresh rate of 120Hz, as well as a low latency of 8.3 milliseconds. The display has a resolution of 1080p, a contrast ratio of 500000:1, and a brightness of 2300 IOS. It also supports side projection. In terms of audio, the projector pack two built-in stereo speakers for an optimum user experience.
Oppo has just announced a new strategic partnership. The smartphone maker is working closely with Unity to offer better gaming performance and graphics fidelity on its smartphones.
For those unaware, Unity is a known company that is best known for its Unity game engine. This game engine has been used in a number of popular titles for both computers and mobile games like “Honor of Kings,” “Honkai 3,” “Call of Duty,” and even “Genshin Impact.” So it is clear that a number of game developers prefer this game engine, with each of these games having robust playerbases. So an improvement in gaming performance specially optimized for Oppo devices would offer a better gameplay experience to the brand’s customers.
The company announced the partnership with the real time 3G engine giant Unity during the China International Import Expo. This cooperation aims to improve visual fidelity or graphic visuals and even make the games based on Unity run smoother as well. Furthermore, Oppo has already integrated its self developed ray tracing algorithm into the Unity game development engine, which helps create lights and shadows in real time in the game.
The smartphone brand’s ray tracing algorithms can also generate real time dynamic shadows, surface reflections, glass refractions, and more. In simpler terms, it can simulate the actual behavior of light, which greatly improves the visual fidelity of the games. The partnership was just announced but it remains to be seen how it affects the gaming experince on Oppo devices in real life.
OPPO A1 Pro 5G is reportedly in development for the global market. Today, reliable tipster Evan Blass aka Onleaks shared a leaked image of the device. It reveals the back panel design of the device. The tipster adds that the OPPO A1 Pro 5G could be rebranded version of the A98 with model number PHQ110 which is yet to release in China. The OPPO A98 has already bagged TENAA certification.
The overall design of the OPPO A1 Pro 5G matches the images of the OPPO A98 that recently surfaced on China’s TENAA certification platform. The smartphone has a pill-shaped camera module with two circular rings on the back panel. The first one houses a primary sensor whereas the second has two lenses along with an LED flash. The camera rings are followed by a glittery pattern. The smartphone is also seen in a gradient back panel with Silver and Gold hues.
As for the core specifications, the OPPO A1 Pro 5G could be similar to the A98. The latter’s China listing reveals that the device will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with curved edges, a punch-hole, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 778G SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The upcoming offering is tipped to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery and 67W fast charging. It may run on ColorOS 13-based Android 13 OS. On the optics front, the OPPO A1 Pro 5G is expected to feature a 108MP primary camera and a 16MP selfie snapper.
Samsung has just launched a new special edition model of an existing smartphone. The new limited variant is the Galaxy Z Flip 4 Maison Margiela Edition. So let’s have a look at this new device.
For those unaware, Maison Margiela is a Paris based haute couture house and a French luxury fashion brand. So, the new special edition model from the South Korean tech giant features a design inspired by Maison Margiela’s original design values. The company has also launched the Galaxy Z Flip 4 Maison Margiela edition also comes in a Solid White color, which is based on a reinterpretation of the fashion brand’s core beliefs. The smartphone maker made the announcement for the device earlier today (9th November 2022).
Apart from the special edition Galaxy Z Flip 4, the company also bundled two protective covers as well, including one leather and the ‘Bianchetto’ technique. This makes it look like the its painted gray on a white canvas. The four stitches also reflect the Maison Margiela’s signature emblem. On the other hand, the second is a silicone numbering case that has the number 11 engraved on the ring holder.
Lastly, Samsung Electronics even offers the new limited edition model with two unique themes, which includes a special UX theme that offers an X-Ray vision through the device in both black and white, while the other shows a paint texture expression done with a rough brush. The company has just announced the new Galaxy Z Flip 4 Maison Margiela Edition model in its home market of South Korea as well as France. Sales of the device will begin on 1st December 2022, although, it is also planned to release in other major global markets as well.
Apple has started rolling out a new firmware update for its AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds is the company’s flagship TWS earbuds launched back in September. It has now started getting a new firmware update, which further improves the device’s music experience. The new update for the AirPods Pro 2 has the firmware build number 5B58. Other AirPods are yet to get updated, and they’re still on the firmware release 4E71.
Regarding the update changelog, Apple often doesn’t give a thorough changelog or update notes. Instead, the company provides a short changelog. However, there might be some significant tweaks and fixes made inside. Anyhow, the changelog for the most recent version of the AirPods Pro indicates that it is a “bug fixes and improvements” release. We expect the reported bugs will be fixed based on shared notes.
Some AirPods firmware updates have decreased the effectiveness of Active Noise Cancellation. Although the reason for Apple reducing this feature is unclear, rumours say that the company may be under pressure from pending litigation to do so in order to please patent trolls. There aren’t any formal statements on this subject, though.
It is worth mentioning that the AirPods don’t support the manual installation of the firmware and therefore, whenever your device will receive the update, it will be automatically installed. To check for the update, you can head over to Settings >> General >> About >> Select AirPods >> A menu will appear. You can see from the about settings if your device has been updated to the latest firmware.
Vivo has announced that it will launch the world’s first Hi-Fi wireless headset this month. However, the name of the audio device and its launch date remain a mystery. The brand tried to introduce Hi-Fi into mobile phones and earphones years ago. Now with the tenth anniversary of Vivo hi-fi, the company aims to incorporate the feature in an audio device. The upcoming offering is touted to be the first-ever wireless headset with hi-fi technology.
Hi-Fi refers to high fidelity and it reproduces the sound with little distortion giving results similar to the original audio source. High fidelity is usually found on wired earphones and headphones. Vivo’s headset with the technology will be the first wireless headset in the industry. It is said to come with a transmission rate of up to 1.2Mbps. The audio device will be equipped with a high-performance DAC chip and feature an ultra-wideband high-definition unit above 40kHz.
In a Weibo post, Vivo said “For the tenth anniversary of vivo Hi-Fi, what have we broken through? A major acoustic breakthrough, the original sound immersion experience, vivo’s world’s first true Hi-Fi wireless headset is coming soon!”
We expect to know more details about the upcoming Vivo audio device in the coming days. In other news, the brand recently launched Wireless Sports Headset 2 in China. It is a neckband-style wireless earphone with an 11.2mm driver, noise reduction for calls, voice assistant support, and 80ms low latency mode. The audio device is backed by 12 hours of battery life.
Realme is gearing up for the launch of its Realme 10 lineup of smartphones across the globe. The company already launched the Realme 10 4G in Indonesia, and will release the series in mainland China and other global markets in the coming weeks. Anyway, the brand has now officially started teasing its upcoming Realme 10 series of smartphones in the Indian market, hinting at an imminent launch.
The Realme 10 series is expected to include three different smartphones; the vanilla Realme 10, Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+. The high-end Realme 10 Pro+ will bring a fantastic set of specifications this time. The Realme’s VP, Madhav Seth, has shared a teaser of the upcoming Realme 10 Pro+ device on his Twitter handle. The shared teaser highlights the curved display of the smartphone and quotes the “curve display on the way”.
We have been getting leaks and rumours regarding the upcoming Realme 10 series for a long time. Now, the curved panel of the smartphone has been officially confirmed. According to earlier reports, the Realme 10 family may officially launch in India before the year is over. As the brand has started teasing the smartphone, we expect them to announce the launch date in the upcoming weeks. The launch itself could happen in the month of December.
Clash White and Rush Black would be the two colour options for the base Realme 10, while Nebula Blue and HyperSpace would be the colour options for the Realme 10 Pro. The top-tier Realme 10 Pro+, on the other hand, will come in Hyperspace, Nebula Blue, and Dark Matter colours. The Realme 10 Pro+ is further expected to feature specifications such as a MediaTek Dimensity 5G chipset, and quad or triple rear cameras with a 108-megapixel primary lens. It may also get a 4500mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging.
At the end of last month, Xiaomi launched the phone with the fastest charging technology ever seen in the smartphone market: the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition. It is not a flagship phone, but it is the most advanced variant of the Redmi Note 12 series and it packs amazing specifications, despite its pretty affordable price. But this is not the only midrange phone able to provide blazing charging speeds out there. If we exclude iQOO’s flagships, there is another upper-midrange with very fast charging technology: the Realme GT Neo 3 150W. The price of this device is not so far from the one of the new Redmi, that is why we decided to write this article. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Realme GT Neo 3 and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition.
Realme GT Neo 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 200 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.9 + f/2.4 16 MP front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 80W or 4500 mAh, fast charging 150W
4300 mAh, Fast Charging 210W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, splash and dust resistant
Design
The Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a more beautiful and original design. Its rear cover is very attractive, especially for gamers and young people, because it comes with a painting with two white stripes reminding of a sports car. Further, the phone has an ergonomically curved back and very narrow bezels around the flat display. On the other hand, with the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition, you can actually get a better build quality. It is a phone made with a glass back and an aluminum frame, sporting the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. However, its screen to body ratio is lower and the design is less impressive and original overall. Do you prefer a beautiful design or a great build quality?
Display
If we consider the specifications of the displays, it is more or less a draw, but the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition looks a bit more interesting. It has an OLED display 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, Dolby Vision support, and HDR10+ certification, as well as a peak brightness of 900 nits and an in-display fingerprint reader. With the Realme GT Neo 3, you get an AMOLED display able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ certification, as well as an in-display fingerprint scanner. These phones feature two stereo speakers but they have no audio jack.
Specs & Software
The most powerful hardware setup belongs to the Realme GT Neo 3 150W. It is fueled by the Dimensity 8100 chipset by Mediatek built with a 5 nm production process. It is a processor with an octa-core architecture composed of four Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G610 MC6 GPU. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. With the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition, you get an inferior Dimensity 1080 chipset by Mediatek, running at a max frequency of 2.6 GHz and paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The operating system installed is Android 12 on both phones.
Camera
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition is a more interesting camera phone because it packs the new 200 MP sensor by Samsung and it includes optical stabilization (OIS), instead of the old 50 MP Sony IMX766 camera found on the Realme GT Neo 3. The secondary sensors are the same: an 8 MP ultrawide shooter and a 2 MP macro lens.
The battery of the Realme GT Neo 3 is actually bigger with a capacity of 4500 mAh against just 4300 mAh, but the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition charges faster thanks to 210W fast charging: the fastest technology ever seen on the shelves (a full charge in 9 minutes). However, the Realme GT Neo 3 is still pretty fast thanks to its 150W fast charging tech.
Price
The Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition starts from €330 or $330 in China, just like the Realme GT Neo 3. Even though it features a slower charging tech, the Realme wins the comparison thanks to its better overall specifications.
It’s been a few months since Google launched its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro flagship smartphones in the market, and now we are getting information about the upcoming Pixel 8 series smartphones.
Although the launch of the upcoming Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones is expected to happen in late 2023, a new report from WinFuture has revealed some key details about the devices.
Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
The report indicates that the Pixel 8 is codenamed Shiba, while the Pixel 8 Pro is codename Husky. This naming convention appears to be in line with Google’s Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, which are codenamed Panther and Cheetah, respectively.
It also comes at a time when there are reports making rounds indicating that the upcoming flagship smartphones from Google will be powered by the company’s Tensor G3 processor, which will be manufactured by Samsung using 3nm process. Further, it is also said that the chipset will be based on Samsung Exynos 2300 SoC.
The upcoming Tensor G3 chip is allegedly codenamed Zuma and will come with the Samsung G5300 modem which is found in the current-generation Tensor G2 processor of the Pixel 7 series.
Coming to the specifications, reports indicate that the Pixel 8 will feature a display with a 2268 x 1080 pixels screen resolution while the Pixel 8 Pro will offer a 2822 x 1344 pixels screen resolution. It further adds that both devices will come packed with up to 12GB of RAM. The screen resolution doesn’t line up with prior Google Pixel devices, so we would advise you to take this with a pinch of salt.
South Korean Tech Giant Samsung has started rolling out the latest November 2022 update for its foldable lineup of smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and 4 have started receiving the latest security patch update. The brand had promised up to 5 years of security patches and keeping up to their word, the latest monthly patch update for their foldable smartphones is out. It fixed tons of software-based glitches and bugs.
The latest November 2022 security patch for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 arrives with the build number F926U1TBS2DVJ1. The OTA update is currently rolling out to all the carrier networks in the US. On the other hand, the update for Galaxy Z Flip 4 arrives with the build number F721BXXS1AVJE. The update for the Flip 4 smartphone is currently rolling out to users in Ireland. The update fixes tons of privacy and security-related bugs present on the UI.
Last but not the least, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has got the November 2022 security patch update with the firmware build F711U1TBS3EVJ2. The update is currently available to all the carrier networks in the US markets. The November patch for Z Flip 3 also fixes some security and privacy-related bugs present here and there. If you haven’t received the OTA update yet, you can check for it manually by going into Settings >> Software update >> Download and Install.
If the update is still not showing up for you, you can wait for a few more days. Sometimes, the batch rollout of the update does take quite a long time. However, fret not, you will receive the update. Keeping checking for updates on your smartphone at regular intervals.
All three of the top-tier foldable smartphones are expected to receive the most recent OneUI 5 version, which is based on Android 13, on or around December 2022. It is expected that the Fold 4 smartphone would receive the upgrade before any foldable, followed by the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the Fold 3, and the Flip 3. We’ll keep you up-to-date as soon as the software update becomes available for the devices.
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