[UPDATE:OxygenOS 13 rolling out too]Stable Android 13 Based ColorOS 13 Rollout Begins For OnePlus 8 Series

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Nov 15, 2022

Peugeot Motorcycles has showcased its e-Streetzone electric scooter with dual batteries and a range up to 112km. The e-Streetzone is the electric version of its 500cc Streetzone ICE model released a decade back. A cargo version of the e-Streetzone is also available, as well as the one- and two-battery models.

The e-Streetzone single-battery model has a range of 61km when operated in Eco mode. The range of the battery reduces to 51km in the Boost mode. The e-scooter can reach a top speed of 25km/h and 45km/h respectively. With dual batteries on the electric scooter, the range is 112km with the Eco mode and 96km with the Boost mode. A single battery weighs about 12kg hence the scooter has a weight of 102kg with two batteries and 90kg with a single battery. Remarkably, the battery can be easily removed from the seat compartment and recharged using mains electricity for up to 5 hours. Fast charging is also supported with the e-scooter.

The e-Streetzone delivers maximum torque of 105Nm and is well-suited for urban commutes. It has an hydraulic suspension at both ends with 110/70-12 tires. It has a solid brake system consisting of a disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. An LCD screen provides a quick peek at battery status and other information. There is a USB charging port to help you charge your device while on the go. There is a bag hook in the space under the handlebar.

The cargo version of the Peugeot e-Streetzone can be used for logistics/ food deliveries. It has a single seat and a rear cargo rack that weighs 20kg. The cargo version, according to the company, has been designed to withstand regular and sustained use. Ahead of its release in 2023, Peugeot has not released such information recently.

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Xiaomi sci-fi Armored Combat Vehicle With a Smart Remote Control Released in China for 299 yuan ($42)

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Nov 15, 2022

Xiaomi has unveiled a new toy under the Jupiter Dawn smart building block series. The products in the series include Jupiter Dawn Defender Launcher, Cetus Spaceship, Shepherd Vehicle, Pioneering Engineering Vehicle, and the Orion Hexapod Titan. The Hound Chariot is the latest addition and it will go on sale under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall on November 16.

The Hound Chariot has more than 1,000 pieces of building blocks covered with composite armor. The product also has a 360-degree rotating close-up gun and a guillotine-shaped front bumper. It has a fuel storage tank at the rear and an all-around, hard-core sci-fi machine-first shaping. The Hound Chariot armored combat vehicle has a wireless, dual-axis motor with a speed of 220rpm and a Bluetooth 5.0 Mesh protocol wireless remote control. The Hound Chariot features game engine development, low latency, and high response speed, and there is a real-time display of vehicle driving data.

The Hound Chariot has vibration feedback to enhance the driving experience. As per pricing, the Xiaomi Hound Chariot retailed at 299 yuan (~$42) during the crowdfunding period but its original price is 349 yuan (~$50). The original Xiaomi Jupiter Dawn sci-fi building block series features virtual reality (VR) technology with some VR special effects.

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KESHUYOU GT5 Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling, Purported Blood Pressure Monitoring Launched

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Nov 15, 2022

The KESHUYOU GT5 smartwatch has been launched and is now available globally. The new smartwatch will ship from China to the global market and it comes with a blood pressure sensor among its health features. The smartwatch also features Bluetooth calling, music playback, and more.

The GT5 has a 1.28-inch, 240 x 240p display and a 150mAh battery that delivers up to 3 days of activity. It is also equipped with heart rate, blood Oxygen, and sleep monitoring functionalities. The smartwatch can be connected via Bluetooth 5.0 to smartphones with Android 4.4/ iOS 8.0 and higher. While there are still quite a few smartwatches with blood pressure monitoring functions, the GT5 may be less accurate with that function.

The KESHUYOU GT5 offers multiple and customizable watch faces, five exercise modes, and a built-in NFC for unlocking smart doors and locks. The exercise modes available in the GT5 include running and cycling. Other features of the new smartwatch are weather forecasts, the find-watch tool, and sedentary reminders. Its battery can be recharged fully wirelessly in about 3 hours. The watch has a 22mm strap with Silicone, leather, and metal options available.

The KESHUYOU GT5 smartwatch is available for purchase via AliExpress for $15.83. The original price of the product is $28.23 and it ships from China. The first deliveries of the GT5 are expected by December. It is unclear how long the discounted offer will last and shipping times may vary across regions.

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Giant Stormguard E+ e-bike With up to 200km Range and RideDash Evo Display Launched

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Nov 15, 2022

The Giant Stormguard E+ SUV e-bike has been announced. The new e-bike comes with a RideDash Evo display, with heart rate monitoring also featured. The e-bike’s display also shows ride information like the speed, battery status, etc, as well as receiving emails on the go.

The Stormguard E+ SUV e-bike is well-suited for difficult terrains and has a full front and rear suspension system. It is fitted with Shimano M6120 or Shimano MT420 brakes for shorter stopping times when braking. The e-bike has a payload of about 156kg which translates to a carrying capacity of 20kg of luggage together with the rider.

The bicycle’s EnergyPak 800 battery with a capacity of 800Wh delivers an assistance range under 200km. The range can be further extended to 200km with an optional 250Wh range extender battery. The e-bike is equipped with a SyncDrive Pro 2 electric motor jointly developed by Giant and Yamaha. The motor delivers a maximum torque of 85Nm, while Giant says the bike’s carbon belt drive can last up to 10,000km.

The Giant Stormguard E+ is equipped with six smart sensors which monitor the pedaling power and adjust the assistance as appropriate. The RideDash Evo display also enables the rider to view fitness data like heart rate, as well as connect to a smartphone to receive emails. The Giant Stormguard E+ SUV e-bike is available for purchase in parts of Europe like the Netherlands, France, and Sweden. It is priced at €6,499 (~$6,716) and different sizes from S to XL are available. There are no details yet on the global availability of the e-bike.

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OnePlus 9R and OnePlus 10R Now Getting Stable Oxygenos 13 X Android 13 Update

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Nov 15, 2022

After rolling out the stable OxygenOS 13 update to the flagship OnePlus 10, 9, and 9 Pro, the Chinese OEM is now moving towards its mid-range devices. It has been reported that the OnePlus 9R and OnePlus 10R are now getting a stable build of the OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13. The update is currently rolling out in India and China. Here are the details.

Users have reported that the OnePlus 9R and 10R are receiving the latest Android 13 update with firmware versions LE2101_11_F.16 and CPH2423_11_C.14. The update reportedly comes with a size of 4GB and brings new features and improvements. The software is currently being rolled out in China and India, but we can expect it to reach other regions soon.

Users should be getting an OTA notification for the update. If you have not received it already, you can head to Settings > System > System Updates to manually check whether the update is available for your device.

To recall, the OxygenOS 13 was introduced back in August alongside the OnePlus 10T. The custom skin comes with an updated design, which the company calls “Aquamorphic Design.” It looks very similar to Oppo’s ColorOS 13 and adds water-inspired theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.

OnePlus also added some additional features to the software to improve multitasking effectiveness. The UI brings spatial audio, Dolby Atmos support for selected devices, and improved app streaming. Version 2.0 of Private Safe 2.0 is also available, which allows users to store files and media outside the reach of regular apps.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 and M32 5G now receiving the Android 13 X One UI 5 update

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Nov 15, 2022

Samsung is quickly extending its latest custom skin— One UI 5— to its smartphones. The OEM recently rolled out the Android 13-based software to the Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro, the Tab 8 series, and a few A-series smartphones. Now, the firm has released the stable One UI 5 update for the mid-range Galaxy M52 and Galaxy M32 5G. Here are the details.

The One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy M52 5G comes with the firmware version M526BRXXU1CVJ7. In addition to the new Android 13 features, the update also brings the November 2022 Android security patch. The software is currently being rolled out to the M52 5G with model number SM-M526BR in Europe, with a wider rollout projected in the coming days.

The One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy M32 5G is rolling out in India with a firmware version M326BDDU4CVK1. The update also brings along November 2022 security patches. There is no word yet on when the release will be made available in other countries, but we can expect it to spread very soon.

If you own the above two devices and haven’t received the One UI 5.0 stable update yet, proceed to check for it manually by going to the phone’s Settings and tapping on the Software update menu.

To recall, Galaxy M52 5G debuted in September with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, triple cameras, up to 8GB of RAM, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging. On the other hand, Galaxy M32 5G comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC and features a quad camera setup and an LCD panel.

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Vivo Y76s (t1 Version) Price, Design Renders, and Full Specifications Leaked by China Telecom

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Nov 15, 2022

Vivo recently launched the Vivo Y01A in Thailand, and now it seems that the company has another Y-series handset in the works. The smartphone in question is called the Vivo Y76s (t1 Version), and it recently appeared on the China Telecom website with its specs, memory variants, and renders confirming the design. Here are all the details.

Vivo Y76s (t1 version) has been spotted on the China Telecom website (via MySmartPrice). As per the listing, the device will come with a 6.58-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution, and a waterdrop notch. The handset has a curved back and frame, and the bezels on the display are thin, except on the chin. It likely has a polycarbonate back.

The handset will draw power from a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC (MT6833) and will run Android 11 out of the box. It will pack a 4100mAh battery, which is a bit too less considering an average mid-ranger comes with at least a 4500mAh battery. The charging speed is yet to be revealed, but don’t expect anything more than 30W.

For photography, the handset has dual rear cameras aligned in a rectangular camera module. It has a 50MP primary camera sensor along with a 2MP secondary sensor and an LED flash. The Y76s (t1 version) has an 8MP selfie shooter on the front.

China Telecom reveals the Vivo smartphone will be offered in three colors— Star Diamond White, Galaxy White, and Starry Night Black. The handset has a lovely 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. It weighs about 175 grams and measures 163.84 x 75.00 x 7.79 mm.

The listing suggests Vivo Y76s (t1 version) will debut with at least 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It could cost 2199 Yuan (around $312/Rs 25,400).

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Moto Watch 70 Shows up on Best Buy Canada Ahead of Launch

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Nov 15, 2022

Motorola Moto Watch 70 is in the works, and it seems the wearable may launch very soon. We are saying this because the smartwatch is already listed on Best Buy Canada with its key specs and pricing. The Watch 70 comes with 23 sports modes and has up to 14 days of battery life. It features a 1.69-inch color display offering a 240 x 280-pixel resolution. Here are all the details.

Best Buy Canada listed Motorola’s yet-to-be-announced Moto Watch 70 was announced yesterday, and the product pages are still live, so this is likely no accident. The smartwatch is not available for purchase, but it is priced at CAD 99.99 (around $75). It has the model number MOSWZ70-PB and comes in a single black color option.

The listing reveals the Moto Watch 70 comes with a 1.69-inch color screen with 240×280 pixel resolution. It’s not confirmed whether the watch uses an LCD or AMOLED panel. The case of the wearable is made from zinc alloy, whereas the watch strap is made from silicone.

The smartwatch performs “dynamic health tracking” using an accelerometer, gyroscope, heart-rate monitor, and SpO2 sensor. It comes with support for up to 23 sports modes and uses Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. The wearable’s battery life is rated to last 14 hours of continuous usage, and it charges via a proprietary magnetic charging cradle. The watch is also IP-67 rated, making it ideal for swimming and showering.

The Motorola Moto Watch 70 has a single physical button. There is a minimum circumference of 158 mm (6.22 inches) and a maximum circumference of 239 mm (9.41 inches). Motorola is yet to formally announce the smartwatch. We should be getting an official announcement soon.

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Huawei and Universal Music China join forces for spatial audio

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Nov 15, 2022

Huawei continues to offer new products and services for its users. However, the company increases the quality by adding new features to its existing services. The last example of this happened recently. The Chinese tech giant has started working on bringing new spatial audio content based on Audio Vivid technology for Huawei Music.

Huawei Music will soon release spatial audio content

‘Audio Vivid’ is the world’s first AI technology-based audio codec standard that supports mainstream 3D sound encoding. This technology co-formulated and published by the World Ultra HD Video Industry Alliance (UWA) and the Digital Audio and Video Codec Standard Working Group (AVS). Audio Vivid can create a three-dimensional environment for sound and make a 3D sound effect like spatial audio.

The company hopes to provide the effect of “being in the song” for the audience. When artists use Audio Vivid-based spatial audio technology to make music, they can customize the position, movement trajectory, sound volume, distance, and other factors. This creates a unique listening experience.

Huawei has made an important partnership agreement for this. The company signed a deal with Universal Music China in July 2021, one of the biggest music companies in Asia. Huawei Music and Universal Music China will join hands to produce new spatial audio content. In addition, Universal Music’s extensive music library will be added to the platform. Unfortunately, there is no further information on the details of the deal at this point.

In September, we saw some songs being added to Huawei’s platform as the first step of this deal. However, more content is expected to be available soon.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 & Surface Laptop 5 are up for pre-order in India

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Nov 15, 2022

Last month, Microsoft debuted the new Surface Laptop 5 and the Surface Pro 9 2-in-1 tablets in multiple markets. The devices are soon to be made available in India as the company has opened pre-orders for them. Let’s take a look at the pricing and availability details along with the deals offered by the brand on these devices.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 Pricing and availability

Starting today, both the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 are available for pre-order in India via authorized retailers such as Amazon.in, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, and select multi-brand stores.

The Surface Laptop 5 has a starting price of Rs 1,07,999 and goes all the way up to Rs 1,90,699 for the top configuration. On the other hand, the Surface Pro 9 has a starting price of Rs 1,05,999 and goes up to 2,69,599 for the top-end configuration. You can checkout the detailed pricing of the various configurations in the image given below.

Customers who purchase a Surface Pro 9 will receive a complimentary Surface Pro Keyboard (black) worth Rs. 14,999, while those who purchase a Surface Laptop 5 will receive a complimentary Surface Pop red Arc Mouse valued at Rs. 7,499 each. The devices will start retailing from November 29 in the country.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 specifications and features

A 13.5-inch and 15-inch screen size are available for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5. The PixelSense display on the device has a resolution of 2256 x 1504 pixels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a contrast ratio of 1300:1, and Dolby Vision IQ compatibility. The machine has Windows 11 preinstalled.

The Intel Core i5-1235U/i7-1255U processor is included in the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop, while the Core i7-1255U chip is included in the 15-inch model. All models have 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of SSD storage and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM.

Battery life for the 13.5-inch model is up to 18 hours, while that for the bigger variant is up to 17 hours. It has one USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-A port, one Surface Connect port, a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. Other features include support for the Surface Pen, Windows Hello facial sign-in, Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos, and dual far-field microphones. The 13.5-inch model also has a keyboard finish made of Alcantara.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 specifications and features

The Surface Pro 9 features a 13-inch display with 2,880 x 1,920 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 3:2 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device features the Intel Alder Lake-U processor, nemely the Core i5-1235U or the Core i7-1255U. The company offers 28 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage options in addition to 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM for the device.

The Surface Pro 9 supports both Windows Hello facial authentication and Microsoft’s Surface Connect port. Despite the Surface Pro 9 having two USB Type-C ports (USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4), there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack.

According to Microsoft, The 47.7 Wh battery on the Surface Pro 9 should last up to 15:30 hours with typical usage. The device comes in the typical Platinum, Sapphire, Forest, and Graphite colours.

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Ban on VLC Media Player Lifted Up in India; VideoLAN Issues Notice to DoT & MeitY

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Nov 15, 2022

The VLC Media Player was included in the Government of India’s round of blocking apps throughout the nation. For more than six months, the media player was blocked in India. The country’s government was sued by VideoLAN, the company that owns VLC Media Player, and ultimately, after a protracted legal battle, the country’s official ban on the application has been lifted. Additionally, according to reports, MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) and the DoT (Department of Telecommunication) has received legal notification from VideoLAN.

It has been previously reported that VideoLAN filed a right-to-information (RTI) application with the DoT of India in order to gain more information about why the application was banned in the country. Now, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has shared a new tweet on Twitter which confirms that the ban on VLC media player has been lifted up officially. According to reports, MeitY was given the RTI but claimed to be unable to provide any information regarding the restriction on the VideoLAN website. In a legal letter sent to the DoT and MeitY, the creator of the open-source media player claimed that it had not been informed of the restriction in advance.

Additionally, even after the ban, users could still download the application from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. So it might be a ban that only applies to the VideoLAN website? About that, we’re unsure. After six months of requests, the owner then sent MeitY a legal notification alleging that no information had been provided regarding the ban on the media player.

Additionally, VideoLAN claimed that the site’s blocking violated both Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and international commitments related to freedom of speech. The organisation also declared that it will seek legal redress for the violation of its rights. Anyway, the player is currently fully accessible in the country and the government is yet to release an official statement regarding it.

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Twitter Will Soon Remove Twitter for Android, Twitter for iPhone Label

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Nov 15, 2022

Elon Musk had numerous changes in mind for Twitter’s social media platform as soon as he purchased it. Perhaps Twitter won’t be the same kind of social media site it once was. After all, Twitter is now officially owned and run by Elon Musk, who also serves as its CEO. He has now officially stated that he aims to remove the label indicating the platform from which a tweet was sent. For example, previously, tweets had labels like Twitter for the iPhone, Twitter for Android, and Twitter Web App.

Elon Musk recently tweeted that the “Twitter for iPhone” or “Twitter for Android” badge will soon be removed by the Twitter team since it is a “waste of screen space” and no one even knows why the feature was initially added. He did not specify a timeframe for when the changes will happen, though. As of writing this article, the label is still present.

And we will finally stop adding what device a tweet was written on (waste of screen space & compute) below every tweet. Literally no one even knows why we did that …
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2022

Furthermore, he claims that less than 20% of the specified microservices bloatware is actually required for Twitter to work and that he has directed the Twitter staff to disable all of it. We’re not sure exactly sure of what he considers as “microservices”. But in addition to the device label being removed from social media platforms, several other changes are expected.

Twitter has recently undergone a lot of changes. Recently, an $8 monthly official Twitter Blue subscription that includes a Blue tick was made public. Another tag that distinguishes between official and non-official accounts was soon introduced. However, due to widespread misuse, Twitter had to temporarily halt its Twitter Blue membership services.

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Twitter Will Remove Device Labels From Tweets, Will Save Android Brands & Promoters From Awkward Embarrassments

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Nov 15, 2022

Ever since Elon Musk took over the reins at Twitter, there have been a host of changes. These include paid verification, mass layoffs, suspension of accounts that engage in impersonation, and more. Now the new Twitter CEO has revealed a new change coming to the microblogging platform.

And we will finally stop adding what device a tweet was written on (waste of screen space & compute) below every tweet. Literally no one even knows why we did that …
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2022

Musk claims that Twitter will get rid of the feature that displays device details like ‘Twitter for iPhone’ and ‘Twitter for Android’. The label is shown on the user’s tweet just beside the date and time information. Musk adds that it is a waste of screen space. Twitter’s help centre says that the source labels help the user understand how a tweet was posted.

The new feature should come as a sigh of relief for users. There have been numerous instances where brands especially from Android and ambassadors promoting products have been caught red-handed. Huawei, Samsung, Google to name a few, have been caught on multiple occasions marketing their devices from their iPhones through the “Twitter for iPhone” label. Readers are quick to notice this thereby resulting in embarrassing moments. In 2018, Hollywood actress Gal Gadot was caught promoting the Huawei Mate 10 Pro on Twitter using an iPhone. In the same year, Anushka Sharma promoted the Google Pixel phones by using an iPhone. In 2021, Samsung Mobile US released a tweet to advertise the Galaxy Unpacked event using an iPhone.

Musk killing the ‘Twitter for iPhone’ label will spoil a lot of fun among tech enthusiasts and observers. But on the bright side, the proposed change will also save brands from awkward moments. It remains to be seen when Twitter plans to remove the labels.

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Google Health Connect App Arrives on Android, a One-stop Place for All Health & Fitness Apps

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Nov 15, 2022

Google Health Connect app has been launched for Android. It is currently in Beta version and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. In simpler terms, Google Health Connect integrates more than ten health, fitness, and wellness apps including Fitbit, Samsung Health, MyFitnessPal, Peloton, Oura, Flo, Lifesum etc. Health Connect has been co-developed by Google and Samsung to simplify app integration and centralised privacy control.

The Google Health Connect app weighs only 3MB in beta version. Smartwatch and fitness tracker users have to rely on various apps for monitoring various health-related metrics. This is where the Health Connect app comes in place. It aims to reduce users’ dependency on different apps to manage their health data. It allows users to share health and fitness data across Android devices with user consent. The app shows the permissions that are granted to each health and fitness app on the device. Any single permission, including those for heart rate, sleep, steps, calories burned, etc., can be granted or revoked through it. The health data stored via Health Connect can be deleted at any time.

The Google Health Connect app supports more than 40 data types spanning six categories. It aims to give users more in-depth health insights and keep track of things like workout, sleep patterns, and other vital signs.

Google hasn’t revealed when it plans to roll out a stable version of the Health Connect app. The search giant is currently working on adding more partners and new features to the app.

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Honor 80 To Be Powered by a New Snapdragon 782G Soc, Pro Model Will Be Equipped With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

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Nov 15, 2022

Honor 80 series is confirmed to debut on November 23rd in China. The lineup is expected to comprise three devices. The brand will also announce the Honor Magic Vs foldable phone at the same event. Yesterday, Honor teased the front and rear design of the upcoming 80 series. The smartphone’s key specifications have surfaced in leaks and rumours in the past. The Honor 80 series will arrive as the successor to the Honor 70 series that debuted earlier this year.

Now in a new poster, Honor has confirmed the processor details of the Honor 80 and 80 Pro. The information is quite different compared to the past leaks. The regular model is teased to feature a new unannounced Snapdragon 782G processor. It is likely to go official at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit. Meanwhile, the Honor 80 Pro is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC under the hood. It’s speculated that Honor will also announce the Honor 80 SE powered by Dimensity 1080 chipset.

The Honor 80 series is teased to come with a curved display featuring a pill-shaped camera cutout in the centre. The smartphones will retain the same pill-like camera module on the back panel along with water ripples pattern.

The Honor 80 series is tipped to feature 160MP primary camera on the back and 50MP dual front-facing snappers. It remains to be seen which among the three devices in the lineup will come with the rumoured lenses. The regular and SE models are expected to feature 66W charging whereas the Pro model will reportedly support 100W speed.

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Indonesia’s Smartphone Shipments Drop 21% But OPPO Retains the Lead

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Nov 15, 2022

Indonesia’s smartphone market is going through a very interesting period. According to Counterpoint’s Monthly Indonesia Smartphone Channel Share Tracker, smartphone shipments in the country decreased by 21% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2022. However, despite the 21% decline, OPPO retains its leadership and growth rate in Indonesia’s smartphone market.

Chinese smartphone manufacturers continue their growth in Indonesia

The disappointing results in Indonesia are due to macroeconomic conditions and currency problems. The impact of these economic conditions had lessened during the COVID-19 lockdowns last year, and the market experienced significant growth. However, as the restrictions were lifted, shipments fell again.

*Source: Counterpoint Monthly Indonesia Channel Share Tracker, Q3 2022*

When we look at the report, we see a decrease in the shipments, especially affordable models. There is a 38 percent decrease in the shipment of phones with a price of $150 and below. The situation is not much different when we look at the $150-$249 band. There is a rise only in the premium phone segment

In Q3 2022, Samsung and OPPO led the $500-$699 segment with a share of 63%. And finally, Apple and Samsung are the leaders of the phone market with a price of $700 and above at 19%. Commenting on the price range dynamics, Senior Analyst Febriman Abdillah said:

“The $500-$699 price segment can be an attractive market given its high growth in economically turbulent times. In Indonesia, OEMs offer specifications like 8-12GB RAM, 256 ROM, 4000-6000mAh battery capacity and 5G capability. These in-demand specs can help in better targeting of consumers.”

5G continues to rise

The 5G smartphone market in Indonesia reached 25% in the third quarter of 2022. 5G smartphone shipments increased 42% year-on-year. The growth was mostly driven by models for $250-349. Especially models such as Galaxy A33 series, M33 series and vivo Y75 have a great impact on this rise.

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iQOO Neo 7S, Neo 7 SE Live Images, Key Specifications Emerge on the Web

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