Xiaomi Partners With Blinkit To Deliver MI Air Purifier 3 in Few Minutes in Select Indian Cities

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Nov 17, 2022

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.

Tired of Pollution? #MiAirPurifier3 is the solution!

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— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) November 17, 2022

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.

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MIUI 14 Teased To Be Lightweight

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2022

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.

Apple AirPods Pro Can Be Used as a Cheap Hearing Aid: Report

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

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.

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Moto Watch 150, Watch 200 Price & Specs Revealed Ahead of Launch

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

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.

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.

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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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Genshin Impact Edition Launched in South Korea

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

Samsung has just launched a new Galaxy Z Fold 4 special edition in its home market of South Korea. The company has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 4 Genshin Impact Edition, which comes with a unique aesthetic. So let’s have a look.

Recently, there have been a number of brands launching Genshin Impact edition limited models for their products. This isn’t surprising since the cross platform game is quite popular across the globe. Now, the South Korean tech giant has also launched its own special edition inspired by the game, with the game’s character “Ganyu” being the primary theme. For those unaware, this character is a Cyro character in the game, so it makes sense that the foldable smartphone’s special edition features blue accents. (Click here for more images.)

We can also see the character as well on the rear panel of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G model. Notably, the brand announced this new collaboration at the Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2022, which is currently being hosted in South Korea and will last till 10th November 2022. Apart from the Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G, the company also announced a new Galaxy Buds2 Pro Genshin Impact Edition package as well, which also has a Ganyu character theme. This includes some special stickers and a transparent soft protective case.

As of right now, the pricing for the two new special edition devices is still unknown. Although we can expect it to have a slightly more expensive price tag that the regular model. Apart from the physical difference in design, both new products feature the same specs and features as the vanilla versions as well. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown if Samsung will launch the new Genshin Impact special edition models outside of South Korea.

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India May Force Apple to Adopt USB-C on iPhones

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 17, 2022

USB-C is getting more and more popular day by day. Almost all Android phones, modern laptops, charging adapters, and even game controllers use this port. While the technology world is slowly starting to use a single standard port, Apple continues to resist. The company insists on using the Lightning port on iPhone models that sell millions of units annually. But that’s changing; regulators are forcing Apple to use USB-C on the iPhone.

India May Force Apple to Ditch the Lightning Port

The European Union recently passed a law that forced Apple to use USB-C on iPhones sold in the EU. It seems that India is working on a similar law, following in the footsteps of the EU. Government officials are preparing a bill to make USB-C mandatory on all smartphones, tablets and laptops. Considering that the population of India is almost 1.4 billion, no company, including Apple, has a chance other than to comply with this rule.

In a government press release, Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs of India, said: “Broad consensus emerged among stakeholders on adoption of USB Type – C as a charging port for electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc Further, it was deliberate that a different charging port may be adopted for feature phones.”

Although India’s new bill is significant, it does not seem to change Apple’s plans. According to analysts and leaksters, the tech giant is working on an iPhone with a USB-C port. Ming-Chi Kuo claims that all iPhone 15 models will abandon the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. Yet Apple, by being Apple, will only add fast data transfer to Pro and Pro Max. However, for now, this information does not go beyond the claim.

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Realme 10 Pro series Indian launch teased, Realme 10 Pro+ confirmed

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 17, 2022

Realme just launched the new Realme 10 Pro series in China. The series has two devices – The realme 10 Pro and the Realme 10 Pro+. The devices come with Full HD+ 120Hz displays and Snapdragon 695 / Dimensity 1080 chipsets.

Now, Realme India has now officially teased the Realme 10 Pro series in India through Twitter and via a landing page. The teaser does not reveal any details of the Indian version of the devices, however, the design silhouette confirms that the Realme 10 Pro+, which features a curved display will definitely be coming to India. Let’s take a look at the details of the Realme 10 Pro series.

Realme 10 Pro+ Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro+ has an under-display fingerprint scanner, a curved-edge AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The screen has a very thin 2.33mm chin and a 61-degree edge curve.

Under the hood, the device features a Dimensity 1080 chipset, paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 108MP Samsung HP6 main camera along with an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro sensor. It has a 16MP sensor on the front.

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ ships with Android 13 OS preinstalled, which is layered with the latest Realme UI 4.0. Both devices are powered by a 5,000mAh battery. Fast charging is supported by the Pro and Pro+ models at 33W and 67W, respectively. Both variants have dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C connector in common.

Realme 10 Pro Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. A punch-hole in the center of the flat panel houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

It sports a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro shooter on the back. The Realme 10 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, which supports up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It incorporates a fingerprint scanner on the side for added security.

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AOC AGON 5 series Gaming Monitors Launched, Features 2.5K Resolutions & 240HZ Refresh Rate

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

AOC has just launched two new monitors to expand its existing lineup of gaming monitors. The two new model are from the AGON 5 series and offers some capable specs and features, so let’s have a look.

The company has announced two new models, which includes the AG275QZ/EU and AG275QZN/EU. These two are a pair of 27 inch monitors and offers some top notch specs. The AG275QZ/EU has an IPS LCD panel with a 10 bit color depth, 97.5 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. Furthermore, the new gaming monitors that run natively at 240Hz refresh rate that can also be overclocked to 270Hz.

AOC has also stated that the gaming monitor has a 2.5K resolution and a 1ms response time. On the other hand, the AG275QZN/EU is a VA based monitor that has a 89.9 percent DCI P3 color gamut. The new gaming monitor also has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, 1ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, and 2.5K native resolution. While this monitor also offers native 240Hz refresh rate as well, it does not support the overclocking capability.

Both monitors offer twin HDMI 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub. As per official claims, the AG275QZ/EU and AGON AG275QZN/EU gaming monitors will be available for purchase later this month for a price tag of £629.99 and £439.99, respectively.

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Realme Buds Air 3S, Realme Buds Wireless 2S Debut in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2022

At the Realme 10 Pro series launch event in China, the brand also announced a pair of truly wireless earphones and neckband-style earphones. These two products are officially called Realme Buds Air 3S and Realme Buds Wireless 2S.

Unlike the smartphones, the two audio accessories are already official in other markets like India. Either way, let’s take a look at these earphones.

Realme Buds Air 3S

The Realme Buds Air 3 look unlike other TWS from the brand. They come with wings for a snug fit.

The buds feature 11mm drivers and support Dolby Atmos for surround sound effects. They not only offer touch gesture controls but also dual-device connection functionality.

The earbuds connect via Bluetooth 5.3 and they are IPX5-rated for splash resistance. Unfortunately, they don’t support ANC (active noise cancellation) but you get ENC (envrionmental noice cancellation) for calls and up to 69ms low latency.

The product is rated to last for up to 30 hours with the charging case. The buds alone are said to offer up to 7 hours of battery life.

The Realme Buds Air 3S are priced at ¥199 ($28) in China. They can be availed in either black or white color options.

Realme Buds Wireless 2S

The Realme Buds Wireless 2S are neckband-style wireless earphones. They feature 11.2m drivers and connect via Bluetooth 5.3.

They offer ENC (environmental noise cancellation) for calls and dual-device connection functionality. There’s an inline remote control for volume up/down and voice assistant.

The buds feature magnetic instant connection and support up to 88ms low latency. They are rated to last for up to 24 hours on a full charge.

The Realme Buds Wireless 2S are priced at ¥169 ($24) in China. They can be bought in either yellow or blue color variants.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Full Design Revealed via New Renders

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

The original OnePlus Buds Pro launched as the company’s flagship truly wireless earbuds model that offered ANC support (Active Noise Cancellation) and more. Now, a new leak has revealed the full design of the possible successor to these earbuds, dubbed the Buds Pro 2.

The complete look at the Buds Pro 2 arrives from a collaboration between 91Mobiles and known tipster Kuba Wojciechowski. This report offers us a clear view at high quality renders of the upcoming premium earbuds from the Chinese smartphone maker. In the images, we can see both the charging case as well as the individual earbuds in an Olive Green color option. Looking at the leaked renders, we can see that the Buds Pro 2 is very similar to the last gen model. The Buds Pro 2 appears to have an angled ear tips. Furthermroe, it has a dual tone design with a matt finish on top half and a glossy bottom.

It will even have an LED indicator and a phyisal button that might be for enabling pairing mode. Furthermore, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will reportedly be co-created with Dynaudio. This basically means that the truly wireless earbuds will offer an improved immersive audio experience. As of right now, the company has to reveal the official launch date for the hearables. Although it is rumored to launch sometime in early 2023. So, we can expect some official teasers to be just around the corner.

From what we know so far, the Buds Pro 2 will feature an 11mm and 6mm dual driver setup and even come with adaptive noise cancellation for up to 45db. The new wireless earphones are also rumored to offer up to 6 hours of battery life on a single full charge with ANC on and 9 hours with ANC off. The charging case offers a total of 38 hours with ANC turned off and 22 hours with ANC turned on. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G appears on Geekbench with a mysterious Exynos chipset

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 17, 2022

Samsung is working on new low-end Galaxy A series devices. The brand is likely to launch the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G and the Galaxy A14 5G soon. The Galaxy 14 4G has already appeared on Geekbench and the Galaxy A14 5G was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG database. Now, the 5G variant has appeared on the Geekbench database with a mysterious chipset at its heart.

The listing reveals that the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (model number SM-A146B) has 4GB RAM and an Android 13-based operating system. The SoC model number is S5E8535 and it features an octa-core processor with two cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has the Mali-G68 GPU onboard. As previous leaks have mentioned, the S5E8535 is an upcoming mid-range Exynos chipset that is expected to be unveiled soon.

The Geekbench 5 results show that the device scores 770 points in the single-core test and 2151 points in the multi-core test. The ongoing theory is that this new Exynos chipset will be the successor of the Exynos 850. However, the results show the chipset performs better than the current Exynos 1280 chipsets.

So far, it is known that the Galaxy A14 5G will support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. It will have One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 and will likely feature an Infinity U display. Other features will include a USB Type C port for charging and data transfer and a 3.5mm headphone jack. More details are expected to emerge in the coming days, so stay tuned.

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OnePlus TV Y1S Pro To Get a 55-inch Variant in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2022

The OnePlus TV 1S Pro was introduced in India in April. Initially, the brand only debuted a 43-inch model. A 50-inch version later followed it in July.

Four months later, a reliable tipster says that OnePlus will soon release a 55-inch variant of this television. The leaker has also shared some of the features of this upcoming TV.

According to Ishan Agarwal (via MySmartPrice), the OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro will soon launch in India. Unfortunately, the tipster keeps the exact launch date a secret.

However, he does speak about the features. Going by that, the 55-inch variant of the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro will be identical to the other two sizes.

The television will flaunt a 4K panel with support for HDR10+ and MEMC. The screen will be paired with 24W speakers.

The device will boot Android TV with support for leading streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, and more. It will offer multiple port options, such as 2 x USB 2.0, 3 x HDMI 2.1 (one of them is eARC compatible), Ethernet, and RF.

The forthcoming 55-inch version is expected to cost around ₹40,000. That’s because the 43-inch and 50-inch models are priced at ₹29,999 and ₹32,999, respectively.

Xiaomi 12T series launched in Philippines

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Sean

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Nov 17, 2022

Earlier today (17th November 2022), the Xiaomi 12T series of high end smartphones were finally announced in the Philippines market. The lineup is the company’s flagship model that offers capable specs at a competitive price point, so let’s have a look.

The Chinese tech giant’s 12T series consists of two models, namely the Xiaomi 12T and the 12T Pro. Both models share a number of similarities as well as some key differences. In terms of design, the two 12T models have similar dimensions and also offer stereo speakers. On the front, both devices sport a 6.67 inch AMOLED display that has a 1220p resoluton, HDR10+ support, 900 nits of peak brightness, and up to 120Hz refresh rate with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Xiaomi 12T Pro model also has Dolby Vision support for an improved viewing experience.

Under the hood, the 12T lineup pack a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports up to 120W fast charging, which can charge the devices to full in just 20 minutes. On the rear, both phones have a triple camera setup. Although the Pro variant has a 200 megapixel primary sensor that is paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro shooter. The base model has a 108 megapixel primary camera, but the two other sensors are the same as the Pro variant. Another notable difference between the two is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip on the 12T Pro and the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra SoC on the vanilla 12T.

The standard Xiaomi 12T starts from P26,999 (roughly 469 US Dollars), while the 12T Pro will retail for a price of P37,999 (roughly 660 US Dollars). The pre-orders will begin on November 18 and last till the 29th, with the brand also offering a free S1 Active smartwatch worth P8,999 (roughly 156 US Dollars) to those that pre-order the new smartphones. Notably, both models are offered in three color options, namely Black, Blue, and Silver.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 chipset announced for high-performance AR Glasses

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Jeet

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Nov 17, 2022

Soon after announcing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship smartphone processor, Qualcomm has taken the wraps off yet another chipset, dubbed Qualcomm Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1, which is built for Augmented Reality devices.

The new chip is a part of Qualcomm’s Extended Reality (XR) offerings and is claimed to deliver “groundbreaking AR technology that will unlock a new generation of sleek, highly capable glasses.”

With this new chipset, which is built from the groups up, the company is aiming to revolutionize the head-worn glass form factor and usher in a new era of spatial computing experiences for the real-world/metaverse mix.

It is built on a multi-chip distributed processing architecture combined with customized IP blocks. The company says that the new platform delivers 2.5x better AI performance than the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 and consumes 50% less power, making it ideal for AR glasses that consume less than 1W power.

The chipset consists of an AR processor, an AR co-processor, and a connectivity platform. The AR processor is optimized for low motion-to-photon latency while supporting up to nine concurrent cameras for the user and environmental understanding. The AR co-processor aggregates data from connected cameras and sensors, enabling features like eye tracking and iris authentication for foveated rendering.

As for connectivity, the chip uses the FastConnect 7800 system and brings support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology with less than 2ms latency between the AR glasses and the smartphone or host device. It is also capable of offloading complex tasks to Snapdragon-powered smartphones, PCs, or other compatible host devices to reduce latency and offer a smoother visual experience.

Qualcomm says it is working with several OEMs, including Lenovo, LG, Oppo, TCL, Xiaomi, Pico, QONOQ, Rokid, Sharp, Tencent, and Vuzix, among others, to bring a new generation of AR smart glasses featuring the Snapdragon AR2 to the market. As of now, details about the availability of any AR devices from these brands aren’t known, but we expect to know more in the coming months.

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Realme 10 Pro, Realme 10 Pro+ Launched With 120Hz Display, SD695 / Dimensity 1080, 108MP Camera & More

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 17, 2022

Earlier this month, Realme unveiled the Realme 10 5G, featuring the Dimensity 700 chip in China. Today, the company held a launch event in the home market to unveil the Realme 10 Pro and the Realme 10 Pro+ smartphones. Some of the key features of the Pro series include a 120Hz LCD / AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 695 / Dimensity 1080 chip, and a 108-megapixel primary camera. Continue reading ahead to learn about the specifications, features, and price of the Realme 10 Pro lineup.

Realme 10 Pro Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The flat screen features a centrally positioned punch-hole, which houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

On the back, it has a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. The Snapdragon 695 chipset powers the Realme 10 Pro with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Realme 10 Pro+ Specifications

The Realme 10 Pro+ is the first phone in the company’s number series to feature a curved-edge AMOLED panel. The screen offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. The screen offers a 61-degree curvature at the edges and has a super-slim 2.33mm chin. According to Realme, it offers a 93.65 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The Realme 10 Pro+ is one of the first phones to feature the Dimensity 1080 chipset. The device ships with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is fitted with a 16-megapixel selfie camera and 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The device weighs 173 grams and has a thickness of 7.78mm.

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ come preloaded with Android 13 OS, which is overlaid with the latest Realme UI 4.0. Both devices pack a 5,000mAh battery. The Pro and Pro+ models support 33W and 67W fast charging, respectively. Both models offer common features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port.

Realme 10 Pro Series Price and Availability

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ have arrived in China in three colors: Sea Blue, Night Black, and Starlight (white). Here is a look at the price and availability of the Realme 10 Pro duo.

Realme 10 Pro

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 1,599 Yuan (~$224)
12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 1,899 Yuan (~$266)

Realme 10 Pro+

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,699 Yuan (~$238)
8 GB RAM + 256GB storage – 1,999 Yuan (~$280)
12 GB RAM + 256GB storage – 2,299 Yuan (~$322)

The Realme 10 Pro duo will go on sale at 12 am (local time) on Nov. 24 in China. Both smartphones are also expected to arrive in other markets including India in the next few days.

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SCUF Gaming’s New Thumbstick Grips “Will Boost Your Gaming Performance”

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 17, 2022

The game industry continues to grow day by day. This situation causes an increase not only in the number of games but also in the number of brands that release products for players. Finally, one of these brands, SCUF Gaming, introduced its new line of universal thumbstick grips. The new SCUF joystick gives performance and better grip to all gamers, regardless of the type of controller they use.

SCUF Gaming introduces new universal thumbstick grips set

SCUF Gaming was founded in 2011 and acquired by Corsair in 2019. The company mainly produces gaming equipment and gamepads. Finally, it introduced the Universal Thumbstick Grips Set. The product works with almost, and SCUF claims that users will have better control and gaming performance while using it.

SCUF Gaming's New Thumbstick Grips — SCUF Gaming’s New Thumbstick Grips

Diego Nunez, Corsair’s Vice President of Game Marketing, made the following statement about the Universal Thumbstick Grips Set: “The launch of our Universal Thumbstick Grips is a reflection of our commitment to giving all gamers the ability to experience the SCUF advantage,” said Diego Nunez, Vice President of Gaming Marketing at CORSAIR. “With this new offering, you can gain a functional advantage in movement and gameplay by upgrading your existing controller.”

SCUF Universal Thumbstick Grips are available in three different variants. There are; Tactic, Catalyst, and Pulse so that gamers can tailor their experience based on personal preference and style of play.

Tactic: Somes in 2 styles (concave and domed) 3 colors (black, red, and blue) and 2 lengths (short and tall).
Catalyst: It has a concave design that allows your fingers to rest comfortably in the indent of the thumbstick and extra grip on the sides of the indent, so fingers don’t slip from where you want them.
Pulse: Offers the SCUF take on a classic thumbstick style. It has a semi-domed design that means fingers rest within the indent of the thumbstick or on the edge where added grip keeps your fingers on the thumbstick.

The Universal Thumbstick grips range in price from $9.99 to $19.99 and are available immediately for purchase on SCUF’s website and on Amazon.

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Display Demand Hits Bottom in 2022, But May Recover in 2023

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Oğuz Çakır

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Nov 17, 2022

Supply problems caused by excessive demand during the Covid-19 period have disappeared. This causes many companies to experience a decrease in their sales and to paint a statistically lousy picture. Unfortunately, technology manufacturers and suppliers are at the forefront of the sectors experiencing problems. However, according to Omdia’s latest report, display demand expected to rebound in 2023.

Omdia research finds display demand expected to rebound in 2023

Omdia’s latest Display long-term demand forecast tracker indicates that demand for displays in 2023 will grow by 6.2% year-on-year. The sector went through a challenging period, especially in 2022, due to increased inflation and interest rates. A decline was expected following the Covid-19 pandemic, but global economic conditions, supply problems and the energy crisis have worsened the situation.

Omdia's latest Display long-term demand forecast tracker report — Omdia’s latest Display long-term demand forecast tracker report

In fact, 2022 will go down in history as the first year when flat panel displays see negative growth in space demand. Yet, according to Ricky Park, Senior Principal Analyst in Omdia’s Display research practice, if there are signs that inflation will decrease and the global economy will give positive signals, this trend will change in 2023 and 2024.

Park said on the subject: “panel prices and retail prices that have fallen for more than a year can stimulate consumer sentiment, especially the recovery speed of demand for ultra-large sized TVs, which have seen a sharp decline in prices. This will lead to a fast recovery in area demand.”

Big screen gets more common as it gets cheaper

Large panel manufacturers produce 75-inch and above displays to cut costs and increase efficiency. For this reason, the 70-inch TV market is expected to grow by more than 15% in 2022 and reach from 18 million to 21 million in 2023. There are also positive developments in OLED. This technology is expected to improve the image quality and increase its market share by reducing the price in the coming years.

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Meizu 20, Meizu 20 Pro monikers, RAM & storage options tipped

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 17, 2022

While not a well-known name in the global market, Meizu is a popular smartphone brand in the domestic Chinese market. The brand recently announced that it is working on a new flagship smartphone which will be powered by the newly unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Information has been scarce on the upcoming device, however, a new report brings some key details to light.

The report comes from PriceBaba citing tipster Paras Guglani as the source. While there are rumors that the upcoming series will be called the Meizu 19 series, the firmware data reveals that the Meizu phones with model numbers M381Q and M391Q will have the Meizu 20 and the Meizu 20 Pro marketing names, respectively. These are the upcoming flagships from the brand.

The report also reveals that the Pro model will be available in two variants: 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage. Other than that, a total of three color options will be available to choose from with the upcoming Meizu 20 Pro. The configurations of the vanilla model are not known at this time. However, it is confirmed that it will also feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is based on TSMC’s 4nm node and comes with a new 1+2+2+3 architecture. It includes a 3.2GHz Kryo super core based on Cortex-X3, four 2.8GHz performance cores (2×Cortex A715+ 2×Cortex A710), and three 2.0GHz Cortex-A510 energy efficiency cores.

Comparing the new chipset to the original Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, Qualcomm claims it offers considerable improvements. The Qualcomm Kryo CPU’s energy efficiency has improved by 40%, while the performance of the 8 Gen 2’s enhanced Qualcomm Adreno GPU has increased by 25%.

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iQOO 11 Pro appears on BIS ahead of expected January India launch

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 17, 2022

iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO 11 series in many markets around the globe. The series was recently teased for Malaysia, and it is also likely to launch before the end of the year in China.

The Indian market is rumored to see the launch of the iQOO 11 series in January 2023. Now, the iQOO 11 Pro has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards confirming that the pro model will be coming to India.

The listing has the device marked with I2212 model number. Other than that, it does not reveal any other details. So, let’s take a look at all the details available on the smartphone so far.

iQOO 11 Pro specs (rumored)

The 11 Pro will sport a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate support. It will feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner under the display. Under the hood, the device will feature the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, complemented by up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage.

According to claims made about the cameras, the iQOO 11 Pro has a quad-rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP secondary lens, a 48MP sensor, and a 64MP lens. The front camera includes a 32MP sensor and may be used for video calls and selfies. The smartphone will also bring the recently unveiled V2 imaging chip which will also be present in the upcoming Vivo X90 series.

The phone reportedly has a 4,700mAh battery with 200W wired charging and 50W wireless capabilities. The operating system will be based on Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13 layered on top.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Geekbench result reveals overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC for Europe

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 17, 2022

Samsung is known to launch its flagship Galaxy S series smartphones in two chipset variants. The Qualcomm chipset variant usually goes to markets like the US while the inferior Samsung Exynos chipset variants are typically sold in the European markets.

However, it appears that Samsung is bringing the recently launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset to the European markets this year. And not only that but an exclusive high-frequency version, as pointed out by known tipster Ice Universe.

The upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra (model number SM-S918B) reportedly achieves a 1,504 single-core score and a 4,580 multi-core score on an alleged benchmark run from Geekbench 5, according to information released by Ice Universe. Of course, this is while running Android 13. The model that was tested used 8GB of RAM.

The main difference from other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips is that the Cortex-X3-based Kryo Prime core is running at 3.36GHz, instead of the usual 3.2 GHz. The other seven cores on the octa-core chip are running at the usual frequencies. Since Ice Universe shared this tweet, Samsung has apparently had another go at Geekbench with the S23 Ultra, which this time was able to slightly improve its single-core performance by scoring 1530 points and managed a significant jump in the multicore performance with a score of 4779 points.

It’s unclear how much of a difference, if any, these higher-clocked chips will have in real-world usage compared to the usual garden variety Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Maybe the move has to do more with Samsung trying to whip off the blemish that was caused by the recent performance-throttling (GOS) scandal for which the brand publically apologized after being caught. You can read our previous coverage of the Samsung GOS scandal here.

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