The WhatsApp application’s stable version now includes the poll feature, which was previously only available in the beta version. Both group chats and one-on-one personal conversations support the feature. Speaking of the feature and how it functions, it has up to 12 options to include. This implies that a single poll can have up to 12 different options. However, one has the option to add fewer alternatives if one chooses. A poll can only be made and posted if there are at least two alternatives.
When it comes to voting, each user is free to select any number of options. The user can also be able to select just one option. There are no limitations on the user’s ability to change the choice they made, they can change the option they had voted for any time before the poll ends. So that’s how the new poll feature for the WhatsApp messaging service will operate.
Open the WhatsApp app and go to a group chat or an individual chat to start a poll. Now, if you’re using an Android device, click the “attachment” button, and if you’re using an iOS device, click the “+” icon. Find the Poll option now, then hit the button. After typing your question in the “Ask Question” section and including voting options, post it, you’re done!
Realme 10 Pro+ just made its debut in the Chinese market and it will come very soon in the global market starting from India. It is a mid-range phone looking like a flagship thanks to its stunning design, but it comes with a very high value for money. It is definitely a perfect competitor of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ released by Xiaomi, and the Redmi Note 12 Series is the perfect rival for the Realme 10 Series as well. Given that the two handsets come with similar specifications and exactly the same hardware department, a lot of people are wondering which one to go for. Through this article, we decided to give you all the useful info to establish it: here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus and the Realme 10 Pro Plus.
Triple 200 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 120W
5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
dual SIM slot, 5G, IP53 certification
dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
There is no challenge if we talk about the design: the Realme 10 Pro+ beats the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 10-0. It comes with a very thin design including a curved screen at the edge just like the most expensive Android flagships, as well as great color options including the Star Light one with a very original texture. It is thinner, lighter, and even more compact than its rival. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is not only bigger but also way thicker and uglier. However, it is built with premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame. Further, it has the IP53 certification thanks to which we can say that it is dust resistant and splash resistant. So, with this phone you get a very high build quality, but not the best design.
Display
There are no huge differences between the displays of these two devices and they are more or less at the same level. We are talking about two AMOLED panels good for a high-end phone, but not the best out there. With the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, you get an AMOLED display that is 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, a peak brightness of 900 nits, HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The Realme 10 Pro Plus has an AMOLED display with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution, a 120 HZ refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Both phones are equipped with stereo speakers and they include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Specs & Software
There are no differences between the hardware departments of these two handsets if we consider the most expensive memory configurations. They are both powered by the Dimensity 1080 chipset by MediaTek: a midrange processor built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 CPUs running at a maximum frequency of 2.6 GHz, two Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 MC4 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, but there are options with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Note that Realme 10 Pro Plus ships with Android 13 out of the box, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus runs Android 12.
Camera
The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is the winner of the camera comparison simply because it sports a better main camera. We are referring to a 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL sensor with OIS, paired with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera, as well as a 16 MP selfie shooter. The Realme 10 Pro Plus has the same secondary sensors and the same selfie snapper, but the main camera is a 108 MP shooter without OIS.
The battery life provided by these two devices is similar as they both come with a 5000 mAh battery and they have similar components. But the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus charges quicker thanks to 120W fast charging.
Price
You need just €230/$230 to purchase the Realme 10 Pro Plus (128 GB), while the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ starts from €339/$339 (256 GB). The latter wins the comparison due to better specifications, but the former has a higher value for money.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Realme 10 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS
KYMCO has released refreshed versions of its SuperNEX and RevoNEX electric motorcycle prototypes. The two bikes were showcased during EICMA 2022 and they pack some performance specs with them.
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KYMCO unveiled the SuperNEX electric superbike in 2018 while the RevoNEX entered the market in 2019. The superbikes were a stark departure from KYMCO’s traditional products like e-scooters and smaller motorbikes. The RevoNEX sports a slightly toned-down design for high-performance recreational riding, unlike the SuperNEX. Both the SuperNEX and RevoNEX are high-speed, high torque and multi-speed gearbox motorbikes. There has been less clarity from KYMCO on the status of the two models with no clear timelines for their evolution.
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The new KYMCO SuperNEX and RevoNEX come with updated designs that offer an expanded design philosophy, according to KYMCO chairman Allen Ko. They offer riders the joy of shifting, the thrills of performance, the sensation of sound, the assurance of control, and the versatility of driving modes. Although the finer details of the specs of both bikes are lacking, they may be based on LiveWire’s Arrow platform. It will also be interesting to know what is on offer in the gear-shifting feature of both bikes. It could possibly be a form of simulated electronic shifting rather than a traditional gearbox.
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There are no concrete timelines yet for the release of the SuperNEX and RevoNEX high-performance electric bikes. KYMCO has several collaborations with Harley-Davidson, BMW, Kawasaki, and other companies. It recently unveiled the MV Agusta Ampelio developed by MV Agusta.
ZTE has announced that it launched 6G key technology research in pursuit of monster network speeds of 1 million Gigabits. The astounding potential of such monster speeds is quite remarkable, but we could be several away from such technology. ZTE says that it is committed to technological innovation and R&D investment in order to maintain its market advantage in network improvement.
ZTE spent up to 16 billion yuan on research in 2022, which is about 17% of its operating income within the period. It says 6G is the next big thing in mobile communication but is in its early stage of development. ZTE will carry key defining research in 6G technologies that could set the template for future development in the area. The company will draw from its rich resource of R&D staff to deliver the innovation needed to drive 6G evolution. The 6G research has an extensive technical layout and will be in-depth. ZTE says it will actively explore industry alliances, open-source communities, and other creative engagements to drive the research.
ZTE sees an active R&D strategy as an important fulcrum in enterprise development. It has active R&D units at different places around the world with some core competencies. Its core areas include 5G wireless network, bearer, access, chips, and more. It has consistently devoted up to 10% of its operating income annually to this cause. It says it will continue to put in the needed effort to fast-track key developments in 6G technology. It is noted that the 6G network is projected to come on stream by 2030.
Samsung is reportedly working on a bunch of new mid-range smartphones. Recently, the Galaxy A14 4G and A14 5G were spotted on the Geekbench website. And now a new M-series smartphone, dubbed Galaxy M14 5G, has appeared on the benchmarking site. The listing hints the upcoming handset will come with an octa-core Exynos processor, Android 13, and 4GB of RAM. Let’s have a closer look at the details.
A Samsung smartphone with model number SM-M146B has been listed on the Geekbench database (via MySmartPrice). This model is believed to be the upcoming Galaxy M14 5G. It is listed on the benchmarking site with an octa-core Exynos s5e8535 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM. It has two 2.4GHz cores and six 2.00GHz efficiency cores. The moniker of the chipset is yet to be known, but it is expected to be the unannounced Exynos 1330.
The handset is listed with Android 13 and will likely receive three major updates. As per the Geekbench listing, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has received a single-core performance score of 751 points and a multi-core performance score of 2051 points.
MySmartPrice says the Galaxy M14 5G could be the rebranded version of the Galaxy A14 5G, which was also spotted on the Geekbench recently and is expected to debut soon. The handset is reported to feature a 6.8-inch Full HD+ display, a 50MP rear camera, and a 5000mAh battery. It could sport a 16MP selfie camera on the front.
Samsung is yet to reveal any details about the upcoming M-series smartphone. We can expect the OEM to launch the device in early 2023 in India and other regions. More details about the handset should emerge soon. Stick around for updates.
Chinese EV brand Wuling gained global prominence as a result of its super-affordable electric vehicle – the Hongguang Mini EV. The Mini EV is currently the electric vehicle with the highest sales in China. In order to build on this feat, Wuling has unveiled a new miniature EV known as Wuling Bingo.
The latest batch of new car declaration catalogue of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a few days back reveal the new Bingo model. The appearance of the new car adopts a retro-style design. In the future, it may become a competitor of small electric cars such as Euler Haomao.
Judging from the declaration drawing, Bingo adopts the new design philosophy of the Wuling family. The front face of the car has rounded lines, including the headlights, which are also warm and lovely. The configuration of LED and lens adds a lot of sense of technology to it. The headlights at the rear of the car body are also in an elliptical shape, which echoes the front part of the car. The overall car body looks very design and is expected to be welcomed by many female car owners.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 3950/1708/1580mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2560mm. It adopts a 4-door design and is positioned above Wuling Hongguang MINI EV.
In other respects, the new car will be equipped with 185/60 R15 tires with a curb weight of 990 kg. It is equipped with a single motor with a maximum power of 30kW. The battery life information has not been disclosed but since it is lightweight, battery life may also be more than 300 kilometers.
There is no doubt that Wuling Bingo already has the temperament of a popular car in terms of vehicle design. If it adopts an affordable pricing like the Hongguang MINI EV, it may tune out to be another top-selling model
Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are rumored to debut later this month in China. The handsets have been tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup along with a center punch hole cutout nesting the selfie camera. In the latest development, a tipster has claimed that the upcoming Xiaomi 13 series devices have now entered the internal testing phase in Asia. The lineup is expected to debut in the Asian market in early 2023.
According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the internal testing of the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro has begun in various Asian countries. The tipster claims that both Xiaomi smartphones could launch in Asia in early 2023. Recently, the handsets were also spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) India website, hinting at an imminent launch in that country as well.
Recent CAD renders suggest the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro will come with a center-aligned hole-punch cutout at the front and a triple rear camera setup. The Pro model could come with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto unit. It will likely feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Further, the smartphone is rumored to feature Leica’s color science technology. Reports have claimed that both 13-series handsets will be powered by the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
The vanilla model reportedly measures 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.3mm and houses a 6.2-inch display. Whereas the Pro phone could have dimensions of 163 x 74.6 x 8.8mm and pack a 6.65-inch display. Xiaomi is yet to reveal any details about the two phones. We should be getting an official announcement soon. So, stick around for the updates.
Samsung released the stable Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the mid-range Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A33 last week. Now, the Galaxy A52 is also joining the party. The handset is reportedly receiving a stable One UI 5 update in Russia. The software is expected to reach other regions soon. Here are all the details.
As reported by SamMobile, Samsung is now rolling out a stable One UI 5 build to Galaxy A52 users in Russia. The update comes with firmware version A525FXXU4CVJB and brings plenty of new features. It also bumps the phone’s security patch level to November 2022. We can expect this update to extend to other countries in the near future.
The changelog of the update is not available since Samsung has not officially announced its rollout. It is expected that the software will include all the new features introduced by the South Korean company with One UI 5.0. There will be a lot of visual changes, including a new notification interface, icons, and more. It may bring stackable widget support, Bixby Text Call, new multitasking gestures, and more.
Galaxy A52 users residing in Russia should be getting an OTA notification of the new software. If not, users can download the update by heading to Settings, selecting Software Update, and tapping “Download and install.”
To recall, Samsung launched the Galaxy A52 last year with Android 11 onboard. As promised, the handset has already received the Android 12 update last year, and now it’s getting the Android 13 update. The smartphone will receive its final major update in the form of Android 14 sometime late next year.
India has one of the largest technology markets in the world. While this situation increases the country’s importance for big brands, it also leads to the growth of domestic ones. It seems that domestic brands have even managed to outperform their rivals. According to the third Q3 report of 2022, the market share of Indian brands in TWS shipments has reached an impressive 79%.
Indian brands break record with 79% share in TWS market
According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s IoT Service, India’s TWS (True Wireless Stereo earbuds) shipments doubled YoY in Q3 2022. The biggest reason for the increase was high demand, new launches and considerable discount periods. The companies with the highest sales were the domestic brands of the country, and their total market share reached 79%.
Indian brands such as boAt, Noise, Mivi, Boult Audio and Ptron grew 143% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2022. Indian brands also have a high share of 95% in the low-price segment (< INR 2,000 or < $ 50). However, it was not only domestic companies that grew; Chinese brands also saw an increased share of 13% in Q3 2022. The biggest shareholder was OnePlus and Nord Buds CE. Domestic manufacturing saw a record 288% quarterly growth this year, contributing to 34% of the total shipments.
On the other hand, global brands were present in the report with premium models as always. Brands such as Samsung, JBL and Apple achieved 9% annual growth.
Commenting on brand performance, Senior Research Analyst Anshika Jain said, “The top five TWS brands in India – boAt, Noise, Mivi, OnePlus and Boult Audio – accounted for almost 70% of the total shipments. OnePlus made a comeback in the top five driven by two recent launches – Nord Buds and Nord Buds CE – at an affordable price point. Indian brands showed the fastest YoY growth of 143% to reach their highest shipments ever in Q3 2022.
“Launching multiple devices according to customer needs, effective marketing tactics and aggressive participation in sales events have been their major growth drivers. Moreover, strong growth was observed in Q3 due to festive season sales and a focus on local manufacturing. People also use these devices for gifting purposes during festivals like Raksha Bandhan and for corporate gifts.”
In its upcoming webinar, Counterpoint Research will host keynote speakers from TECNO, MediaTek, and an Editor-At-Large of Forbes Magazine to discuss the forces and opportunities influencing current smartphone trends. Together, they will present global and continental perspectives on the continuous evolution of cutting-edge smartphone technology.
Entitled “The Push Towards Premium: Changing Smartphone Preferences and the Technologies Behind Them”, the webinar will be hosted by Peter Richardson, vice president of Counterpoint Research, and feature keynote addresses from TECNO, a rising player in the high-end market. TECNO’s recent offerings such as the Tecno Phantom X2 have been praised by both users and reviewers alike, and the brand is well known for its premium yet value-for-money smartphones.
TECNO has expanded its portfolio into more premium products in response to the rising demand for premium smartphones. Its recent flagship—the Phantom X2—ships with the Dimensity 9000 5G chip and features great cameras that can capture impressive night shots.
The webinar will also feature the major chipset supplier MediaTek, and Forbes Magazine, a globally known media house. As well as the expansion of flagship technology, the webinar will discuss the influences and technological underpinnings of the smartphone trends for 2023-2024.
A webinar like this is timely as the technological demands of smartphone manufacturers and users are growing rapidly and the emerging market is becoming a major driving force for premium growth. During the webinar, a live and open panel discussion and Q&A session will also be arranged to cover the most pressing questions. It will be broadcasted on Tuesday, November 22 at 12 pm London. Interested readers can register by following the link embedded here.
The Bigme Galy color tablet with E INK Gallery 3 and an 8-inch display has been announced. The latest Bigme color e-note uses the E INK Gallery 3 color e-paper technology and it can display over 50,000 colors. The company says the drawing experience using its new product is unrivaled.
The Bigme Galy is capable of reading and editing PDF files in full color, as well as comics and magazines. It has a dual camera setup featuring OCR technology and will be the first Gallery 3 product that has entered the market commercially. It could thus open the way for other brands to latch on to the impressive Gallery 3 technology in their applications. Its 8-inch display has a 300 PPI color resolution. It has a four-particle ink system consisting of cyan, magenta, yellow and white, which allows a full-color gamut at each pixel.
The Bigme Galy has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, while a fingerprint sensor is an added security feature. You can use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the tablet and also incorporate an additional layer of security using a passcode. There are four noise-canceling microphones on the device to handle audio dictation, voice recognition, or other voice communication app.
The new color tablet has a color temperature system and a front-lit display. You can thus easily read content in the dark using white and amber LED lights. There are a total of 36 different lights on the tablet. Design-wise, the Bigme Galy sports a similar build as the Good e-Reader X Bigme inkNote Color. It has a combination of aluminum alloy material and a glass back panel. It combines a slender look with a luxurious texture.
The Bigme Galy has an A53 2.3GHz octa-core processor and a 6GB/ 128GB RAM/ storage configuration. The tablet’s storage can be expanded via MicroSD by up to 128GB. It supports both Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi connectivity, providing a range of additional options available for the device. Its dual stereo speakers deliver standard audio and the tablet is charged via USB-C.
The tablet has a 4,000mAh battery which can last for up to two weeks. The new tablet’s stylus is of the highest quality and it has a laser light presenter function as well as other exciting functions. The Bigme Galy color e-note is expected to be released in January 2023 and is priced at $699. The slate is presently available for backing on Kickstarter.
The past few days have been busy with news about Windows on Arm. After Apple’s success with M-series processors, both Qualcomm and MediaTek want a share of the pie. Qualcomm, which has been operating in this field for a long time and is more ambitious, made the first announcement of its new processor. The company has announced that its upcoming custom Windows on Arm silicon cores will be called Oryon.
Qualcomm announces ‘Oryon’ next-gen ARM CPU
At Snapdragon Technology Summit 2022, Qualcomm announced a name for its custom Arm CPU called Oryon. Unfortunately the company didn’t offer any details but we have some knowledge. First of all, unlike MediaTek, these processors will be flagship, not entry-level. There will even be models that can compete with Apple’s M-series custom Arm processors.
Qualcomm has long invested in Windows on ARM. Having made several unsuccessful attempts so far, the company is determined to change course. In fact, they bought Nuvia for $1.4 billion a while ago. Nuvia has been working on ARM architectures for a long time, and they might have the experience Qualcomm needs to compete with Apple.
Unfortunately, the Windows-compatible Qualcomm processors currently on the market are directly based on ARM’s architecture. The company wants to make some more customizable products with Nuvia’s help. If they are successful, it is possible that they will manufacture processors just as powerful as Apple’s.
Products using the new Qualcomm Orion-based chips are expected to hit the shelves in 2024. Still, companies need to act quickly. Apple is currently widening the gap between the M series and its competitors. Within a year, the company is expected to introduce processors such as the M2 Pro and M3.
Smartphone processors using ARM architecture are getting better and better every day. In fact, they have recently become powerful enough to defy computers. In particular, Apple has launched very powerful laptop and PC models with the M series processors. The company’s success convinced other chip manufacturers to enter the ARM PC market. MediaTek, one of the manufacturers in question, has set its sights on the Windows on ARM PC market.
MediaTek still plans to enter the Windows on ARM PC market
MediaTek, one of the most popular processor manufacturers in the world, continues its leadership in the smartphone market. However, the company wants to carry its success to the PC market. At an event hosted by the company, future plans were revealed. One of the MediaTek executives said that they see a $40 billion opportunity for the PC market.
The first target of MediaTek will be the Chromebook market. The company recently launched the new Kompanio 520 and 528, entry-level chipsets for Chromebooks. Both processors stand out with their efficiency and being sufficient for daily use. Unfortunately, the details of the tech giant’s future plans are unknown.
Still, MediaTek vice president Vince Hu said, “In CPU and GPU we are having to make some bigger investments as a foundational capability. Based on this sentence, it can be said that the company has serious goals for the Windows on ARM market.
Also, MediaTek will design improved CPUs and GPUs in-house rather than acquire them from third-party manufacturers as Qualcomm did. The new Kompanio 520 and 528, entry-level chipsets for Chromebooks, have been released today. MediaTek’s PC operations will be led by Adam King, MediaTek’s vice president and general manager of customer computing. King previously worked at Intel for ten years and held key positions.
Huawei’s spin-off Honor is planning to launch the Honor 80 series in the coming days. The company recently confirmed that the series will be officially released on November 23. Ahead of the launch, the models that make up the series have continued to feature in leaks and teasers. A few official teasers containing the front and rear designs of the device had earlier appeared. Now, camera samples said to have been shot using the Honor 80 Pro have appeared online.
The Honor 80 series is made up of the vanilla Honor 80, Honor 80 SE, and the high-end Honor 80 Pro. The 80 Pro is expected to pack flagship specs including a 160-megapixel main camera which has been confirmed. The resolution of the photo is said to be able to reach 14592 × 10944 pixels and the capacity can reach an astonishing 61.6MB.
With the amazing resolution of the 160-megapixel main camera, the camera samples show a rich output with vivid quality. One of the pictures was zoomed but it still retained some level of clarity similar to the output from a high-quality telephoto lens.
In a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Indian Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Yadav announced that Apple’s largest manufacturing unit is being built in the country. The plant is said to be located in Hosur, around 40 km away from Bengaluru. The Cupertino-based tech giant has been producing the latest models of iPhones in India since 2017.
The new manufacturing hub for Apple’s iPhones is said to be the biggest in the country. It will reportedly employ 60,000 people in a single factory. The first 6,000 employees are tribal women from areas like Ranchi and Hazaribagh. They have been trained to make the smartphone and will soon be joining the workforce. In September, it was reported that Tata Group could make iPhones for Apple in the country. Recently, they won the contract to manufacture mechanics and the Hosur plant is being set up by Tata Electronics. The company is reportedly in talks with Apple’s Taiwanese supplier to establish a joint venture to assemble iPhones in India. Tata Electronics also aims to hire 85 percent of women in their workforce.
Currently, Apple has three Taiwanese contract manufacturers in India with Foxconn’s unit located in Tamil Nadu, Pegatron near Chennai, and Wistron in Bengaluru. The development about the biggest Apple manufacturing hub comes after Reuters reported that Foxconn plans to at least quadruple the size of its operations in India over the next two years. Additionally, Foxconn’s largest iPhone manufacturing unit in the world located in Zhengzhou was closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown resulting in to crunch supply, especially of the iPhone 14 Pro variants.
Previously it was reported that Apple aims to relocate 25 percent of iPhone production to India by 2025.
iQOO 11 Legend is tipped to be the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered phone in the global market. Qualcomm unveiled its second-generation flagship processor yesterday. A host of brands are expected to debut smartphones powered by the said processor in China in the coming weeks. Now, tipster Anvinraj (Twitter @zionsanvin) has revealed that Vivo sub-brand iQOO could be the first to launch a phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
iQOO 11 Legend could be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone to launch in the global market
The tipster adds that the iQOO 11 Legend could debut by the end of this month. It may be announced after November 25th with the launch event possibly taking place on November 27th or 29th. It is already teased to launch soon in Malaysia, hence the date could also be for the Malaysian market.
The iQOO 11 series will arrive as the successor to the iQOO 10 series. iQOO has been offering the Legend Edition of its number series flagship which is developed in partnership with BMW Motorsports. It comes with the automaker’s signature Red-Black-Blue stripe design on the back panel. Previously, the RAM and storage configurations of the Legend Edition were tipped. The device is expected to come in 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 256GB options.
The iQOO 11 series will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.2 storage. It will also feature an in-house V2 image processing chip. The regular variant is said to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W charging, whereas the Pro model is tipped to come with a 4,700mAh cell with 200W charging.
Xiaomi had launched the Mi Air Purifier 3 in India way back in 2019. Now the Chinese brand has announced a partnership with instant delivery service provider Blinkit. Xiaomi aims to deliver the Mi Air Purifier 3 to its customers in 10 minutes. Customers can purchase the device starting today in New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad. This is a helpful initiative considering the pollution and poor AQI situation in Delhi and surrounding areas.
The Mi Air Purifier 3 carries a price tag of Rs 9,999 on Mi.com and Amazon. Those ordering from Blinkit will have to purchase for Rs 10,499 which is Rs 500 more than the actual price.
The Mi Air Purifier 3 features a tower design with a circular OLED touch display that shows information like atmospheric particulate matter (PM) as well as temperature and humidity. It offers 360-degree Triple Layer Filtration and True HEPA FIlter for purifying every nook and corner of the home. The Particulate Matter (PM) sensor is capable of detecting particles that are as small as 0.1 microns and instantly alerts about the AQI. The application features a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) of 380m³/hr. It can cover a room size of up to 484 sq ft. It is also claimed to deliver 6,333 litres of clean air per minute.
The Mi Air Purifier 3 is energy efficient and keeps the noise levels as low as 32dB during operation. The appliance can be controlled via the Mi Home app. It works with Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistant as well.
Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 in late December 2021. It was announced at the Xiaomi 12 series event. Therefore, MIUI 14 is also rumored to debut alongside the Xiaomi 13 series in the coming weeks.
Earlier today, the head of MIUI officially teased the arrival of MIUI 14. He said a few things about Xiaomi’s upcoming software, which we find to be interesting. Let’s go through his statement.
Jin Fan is a Product Director at Xiaomi. He is also the Head of MIUI Experience. He is not known for posting regularly on Weibo.
But a few hours back, he surprised his followers with an interesting post. In this latest post on Weibo, he writes that his team has worked hard over the past year on developing MIUI 14.
He goes on that the next generation of Xioami’s mobile software will be unveiled soon. But unfortunately, he doesn’t say when.
Talking about the interesting bit, Jin Fan says that one of the goals of his team is to make MIUI 14 the most streamlined and lightweight flagship mobile phone system. This suggests that MIUI will be getting a design overhaul with the forthcoming release.
We already reported in late July that MIUI 14 will bring a new design language. But it’s good to hear directly from the company.
Anyway, we are not sure how lightweight the software will be. MIUI is notorious for being resource hungry on budget smartphones. Hopefully, Xiaomi addresses this with the next release.
Also, most importantly, Xiaomi is the only major Chinese smartphone brand lacking in software updates. While Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, and Realme have delivered Android 13 update to multiple devices, Xiaomi has managed to do the same for only Xiaomi 12 Pro as of writing this article.
We have been hoping Xiaomi to fix these issues for the last two years. But sadly, it is yet to happen. Perhaps, MIUI 14 could be a game-changer.
A new report has revealed an interesting functionality regarding the Apple AirPods Pro hearables. A study has found that the company’s truly wireless earbuds can serve as a cheaper alternative to hearing aids.
The new study was published in the iScience journal and basically focuses on the “Live Listen” function on the Cupertino based giant AirPods models and some of its Beats earbuds as well. For those unaware, this feature on Apple branded hearables basically lets your iPhone act as a microphone, which then relays enhanced audio the the user’s AirPods earbuds. Keep in mind that this feature isn’t made with the intention of helping people that suffer from a hearing loss issue and require a hearing aid.
Rather, it was made to filter out certain sounds in noisy situations for those with normal hearing. At the moment, hearing aids can range anywhere between 1,000 US Dollars to 10,000 US Dollars in the US alone. But researchers at Taipei Veterans General Hospital have found that Apple’s AirPods Pro model can surprisingly work well as an affordable hearing aid, in comparison to actual hearing aids. In the study, the researchers uses the 2nd Gen AirPods and first gen AirPods Pro, which was paired with the iPhone XS Max.
The hearables was pitted again both the top of the line OTICON Opn 1, which costs 10,000 US Dollars and the Bernafon’s $1,500 MD1 hearing device. The results with 21 participants with different degree of hearing loss found that the AirPods Pro ranked high in the list of hearing aids as well. Ranking between the two dedicated hearing aid devices. But while it can serve the function as a hearing aid alternative, it is only a temporary solution and not a true alternative to hearing aids.
Earlier this week, we had reported on an online listing on Best Buy Canada website, which revealed the pricing and specifications of the Moto Watch 70. Now, the Watch 150 and Watch 200 were also spotted on the same platform.
Watch 150
Talking about Watch 150 first, this model has a circular dial on the front unlike the rectangular display on the Watch 70 model. The Watch 150’s display is a 30.55mm AMOLED display and it is listed to offer up to 14 days of battery life on a single full charge. Other features listed online include 24 sports modes, step tracking, heart rate monitoring, and SpO2 blood oxygen tracking. This upcoming smartwatch model will also be available in multiple color options, namely black, rose gold, and silver.
The Moto Watch 200 also has a rectangular screen, although, its appearance is more akin to the Apple Watch design. The Best Buy listing reveals that the display will offer a 348 x 442 pixel resolution. It will even come with a silicone strap. Other notable features include 28 sports modes support, SpO2 blood oxygen mapping, heart rate monitoring, step and distance tracking, and likely various other features as well.
Watch 200
Unfortunately, this is all the finer details regarding specifications revealed on the online listing. Although the pricing for both upcoming Watch 150 and Watch 200 wearable models were also revealed. Apparently, both new smartwatches will be available in Canada for a price tag of 199.99 Canadian Dollars (roughly 150 US Dollars). This pricing might just be a placeholder figure ahead of the launch so take this information with a pinch of salt for now.
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