Here’s the OriginOS 3.0 X Android 13 Beta Rollout Schedule for Eligible Vivo and iQOO Smartphones

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Nov 8, 2022

Vivo today announced the latest version of its custom Android skin— OriginOS 3.0— with a new Atomic System design, plenty of personalization options, and new features. The software is limited to China, though we’d love to see it in the Global market. The firm also announced the beta rollout timeline of the Android 13-based software for all eligible Vivo and iQOO smartphones. Let’s look at the details.

Vivo took to Weibo to announce the Android 13-based OriginOS 3.0 Beta rollout schedule for eligible Vivo and iQOO smartphones. From November 25, the company will start releasing the beta update to its phones and will finish the rollout by March 2023.

OriginOS 3.0 X Android 13 Beta Rollout Schedule for Eligible Vivo and iQOO Smartphones

From November 25, 2022

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Vivo X Fold+

Vivo X Fold

Vivo X Note

Vivo X80 Pro

Vivo X80

Vivo S15 Pro

Vivo X80 Pro Dimensity 9000 edition

Vivo S15

iQOO

iQOO 10 Pro

iQOO 10

iQOO 9

iQOO 9 Pro

iQOO Neo 7

iQOO Neo6

By the End of December, 2022

Vivo

Vivo X70 Pro+

Vivo X70

Vivo S12 Pro

Vivo S12

iQOO

iQOO 8 Pro

iQOO 8

iQOO 7

iQOO Neo 5

iQOO Neo 5S

iQOO Z6

By End of February, 2023

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Vivo X70 Pro

Vivo X70t

Vivo X60 Pro+

Vivo X60t Pro+

Vivo X60 Pro

Vivo X60

Vivo X60t

Vivo S10 Pro

Vivo S10

Vivo S9

iQOO

iQOO Neo 6 SE

iQOO Neo 5

iQOO Neo 5 SE

iQOO Z5

iQOO Z3

By the End of March, 2022

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Vivo S15e

Vivo S10e

Vivo S9e

Vivo T2x

Vivo Y77

Vivo Y77e

iQOO

iQOO 5 Pro

iQOO 5

iQOO 3

Do note that this is the schedule for the beta update of OriginOS 3.0. The stable build timeline will be provided in due time. Stick around for the updates!

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AnTuTu global Top 10 Android flagship/mid-range phones for October 2022 released

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 8, 2022

Popular benchmarking platform AnTuTu has released the list of the top 10 best-performing flagship and mid-range phones for the month of October 2022. As always, the justle for the best processor is between Qualcomm and MediaTek and that is reflected in the models on the list.

There is not much change in the list compared to the standings in the month of September. A good number of models on the list are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ with just one model powered by a Dimensity SoC on the list. At the top of the list is the ASUS ROG 6 smartphone. It is closely followed by ROG Phone 6 Pro. The Mi 12T Pro is in the third spot with a benchmark score of 1061590 points. The Red Magic 7 and Black Shark 5 Pro occupy the fourth and fifth spots.

The only MediaTek-powered model on the list is the Vivo X80 and it is powered by a Dimensity 9000 processor. Motorola Edge 30 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold4 5G Mi 12 Pro, and Motorola Edge X30 complete the top 10 list, all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The mid-range segment is also dominated by Qualcomm-powered models but the top 4 models are powered by the Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 8100-Ultra. The models include the Realme GT Neo 3, Poco X4 GT, Mi 12T, and Redmi K50i. The rest of the list includes the Realme GT Neo 2, iQOO Neo 6, Realme GT Neo 3T, Poco F3, Mi 10T Pro 5G, and the Poco F4 in that order.

We expect the list to change in November as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200-powered models are released.

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Grabs November Update With Minor Fixes

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Chandan

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Nov 8, 2022

Google has guaranteed Pixel users up to 5 years of continuous monthly security patches. Keeping to its word, Google has released the November security patch for the Pixel 7 family. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones have both begun to receive the newest security patch update. It’s a minor update with a few bug fixes sprinkled throughout. The update’s primary goal is to extend the battery life of the devices.

The Pixel 6 series also received the security patch update. The Pixel 7 lineup will receive “optimizations for display power consumption to improve thermal performance in certain scenarios,” while on the other hand, last year’s Pixels will receive a “fix for an issue causing excessive power consumption while certain apps are loaded.”

Here’s the complete changelog for the update:

Google Pixel 7 series update changelog

Display & Graphics
Fix for issue occasionally causing green display flicker in in certain conditions.
Optimizations for display power consumption to improve thermal performance in certain conditions.
System
Fix for issue occasionally causing Photos app to crash when using certain editing features.

Google Pixel 6 series update changelog

Battery & Charging
Fix for issue causing increased power consumption while certain apps installed.

The next December update will include Google’s quarterly feature drop, and hence major features and changes to the UI are expected. There may be some new features introduced in the Pixel lineup’s December update.

Also, in case you missed, Google Pixel 7 Pro recently underwent a durability test, and it revealed an interesting flex problem. You can check it out here.

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Samsung Galaxy S21, S20, and Note 20 Series Now Receiving Stable One UI 5.0 update

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Anurag

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Nov 8, 2022

Samsung released the stable Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S22 series last month, and now it has started rolling out the stable builds of the software to the older Galaxy S21 series as well as to the S20 and Note 20 series. Currently, the update is being rolled out to the aforementioned devices in Europe, with a wider rollout projected in the coming days.

The Galaxy S21 series, which includes the Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, is receiving the stable update One UI 5.0 update (software version G99xBXXU5DVJC) in Europe. As of writing this, there is no update available for the Galaxy S21 Fe. The smartphone will likely receive the latest software separately.

The One UI update for the Galaxy S20 series, and Note 20 series is rolling out with firmware versions G98xBXXUFGVJE and N98xxXXU5GVJE, respectively. It is currently rolling out in Switzerland and Germany. The update also bumps the Android security patch level to October 2022.

The Changelog of the update is not available right now because Samsung hasn’t announced the rollout officially. It should bring the new features the South Korean company introduced with the One UI 5.0. We can expect loads of visual changes, including new notification UI, icons, and more.

The update reportedly comes with smoother animations, but we don’t expect any earth-shattering changes. Also, One UI 5 will allow users to customize their lock screen and add more wallpapers. In addition, they will be able to set different call backgrounds for each contact. There are also new stacked widgets on the Home Screen.

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Beta for Steam on ChromeOS Begins; More Devices Now Compatible

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Chandan

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Nov 8, 2022

ChromeOS is a lightweight operating system developed by Google for PCs. Many devices on the market come pre-installed with ChromeOS and many people use it all over the world, especially those who are looking for a lightweight and power-efficient software. In any case, the operating system has its own set of limitations, such as the fact that it is not intended for performance users or gamers. However, recently Google released a line of Chromebooks oriented towards gamers using the power of the cloud and Valve seems to be actively developing a ChromeOS-compatible version of Steam.

Steam is currently in the testing phase and a stable rollout is expected in the coming months. Anyway, there’s good news for those who are excited to explore Steam on ChromeOS. It was previously on the Dev channel, but now, it has been finally moved to the Beta channel. The latest version of ChromeOS 108.0.5359.24 has officially made the Beta version of Steam accessible to users.

Beta users can now go and explore Steam. If you’re not a beta user, then don’t worry, switching to beta isn’t a hefty task. You can seamlessly jump to the beta version directly from the System Settings. As Steam has now entered the Beta stage, more Chromebooks can have access to it. It is estimated that around 3X more Chromebooks can now download and use Steam, as compared with the Alpha version.

The Beta version requires a Rocket Lake or Alder Lake (12th Gen) Core i3 processor or an AMD Ryzen 3 (5000 C-series) processor or above to run. The ChromeOS device will also require at least 8 GB of RAM. Anyway, Google still recommends a Core i5 CPU and 16 GB of RAM “for the best experience.” In other words, those with the bare minimum of hardware may have difficulty operating some games. Also, the target for the Beta version is to fix the issues, not the user experience. So, you should be aware that you may face some glitches or troubles operating Steam.

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Google May Add Support for New File Format in Android 14

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Chandan

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Nov 8, 2022

Google has been working on adding more file formats to the Android operating system to extend its compatibility. It was previously reported that Google had added support for exFAT file format in the Android 13 running Pixel smartphones. This was somewhat perplexing given that the other OEMs have licensed support from Microsoft, which owns the format. When exFAT was introduced, it triggered a chain of developments on numerous Linux, Android, and other device kernels.

Another Microsoft-pioneered format, NTFS, has an altogether different story when compared to exFAT. The read/write capabilities were integrated into Kernel version 5.15. Mishaal Rahman of Esper reported in August on an Android 13 kernel based on that version. On the other hand, to enable support for it in the operating system, the volume daemon, which is Android’s storage mounting function needed to be modified accordingly.

And only Google can modify it. So, indirectly, only Google can decide whether to enable the support for NTFS format in Android. According to Rahman, Google has just built and integrated a program that repairs common NTFS errors. This could indicate that the company is actively working on a broader NTFS support implementation, which opens the door to the possibility that suitable Android 13 devices, as well as any device running a future Android version, will benefit from this feature.

However, during the initial phase, it may be confined to certain smartphones or only Google Pixel smartphones. We can assume that all Android 14 smartphones will support the NTFS file format. In any case, nothing has been officially confirmed, so take the information with a pinch of salt.

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Redmi 11A with model number 22120RN86C bags TENAA certification

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 8, 2022

A Redmi phone with model number 22120RN86C has been spotted on China’s TENAA certification website. The listing reveals the smartphone’s design. Going by the images, we assume that the device is the Redmi 11A since the design looks similar to the Redmi 10A that debuted earlier in April this year. The upcoming offering is expected to arrive as the successor to the Redmi 10A and Redmi 9A.

The TENAA image reveals that the Redmi 11A has a waterdrop notch display. The power and volume rocker buttons are located at the right side of the device. The back panel is seen in a Dark Grey colour with diagonal stripes. The panel also houses a square camera module with two vertically stacked sensors and an LED flash. The camera island also has a conventional fingerprint scanner.

Apart from the design, the listing does not reveal any core specifications of the Redmi 11A. The Redmi 10A and 9A were powered by MediaTek Helio G25 processors. We can expect the next-generation offering to come with a new chipset. We also expect the Redmi 11A to bag more certifications in the coming weeks.

As for the Redmi 10A, the device has a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a 5MP front camera and a 13MP rear snapper. The device packs 4G RAM and 64GB storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging and ships with Android 11 OS out of the box.

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Fan Turns His Apple iPhone Into a Foldable Smartphone

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Sean

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Nov 8, 2022

Just recently, Samsung had mocked Apple for not having its own foldable iPhone. The latter hasn’t responded to this jab and appears to have no plans of releasing a foldable iPhone anytime soon. But, there’s a fan in China who managed to convert his iPhone into a foldable smartphone. So here’s a look at this interesting fan made model.

The fan made foldable iPhone device is dubbed as the iPhone V (not to be confused with the iPhone 5). Based on the end result of the DIY foldable iPhone fan project, this model features a clamshell foldable display. The fan made foldable iPhone was shown off in a video on BiliBili, a popular video sharing platform in China. The video showcases different parts of other foldable smartphones that also have a clamshell design, like the Galaxy Z Flip and Moto Razr. Following their design philosophy, the fan divided the internal components of the iPhone into two halves and connected them together.

The lower half houses the main motherboard with the SoC and memory, while the upper half houses the battery and the camera sensors for the rear and front. This fan’s project was a year long effort, but it is still just a prototype and won’t come close to an actual finished product from a major tech giant. But, the fan still managed to use a 3 printer to make a shell for this foldable iPhone. The end result shows a fully functioning iPhone that has a foldable screen, with the camera and other basic functions also working normally.

The fan even made a fake promotional video of this device, which shows that it features 5G connectivity and is powered by an A16 Bionic chipset. The front houses a 12 megapixel selfie camera, while the device’s display is a Super Retina XDR panel that can fold. It also offers a Pro series camera setup and features Ceramic Shield technology. Other keywords including improved battery life.

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MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC launched: key specifications, compatible smartphones, and more

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 8, 2022

MediaTek has announced its latest flagship processor – the Dimensity 9200 as expected today. The powerhouse chipset comes with several industry-first features. The SoC will power flagship smartphones and it is said to offer extreme performance and intelligent power efficiency. Read on to know all the details about the Dimensity 9200 SoC.

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor specifications

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is based on TSMC’s second-generation 4nm process that offers better heat dissipation. The company says that the CPU peak performance power consumption is reduced by 25 percent compared to its predecessor. The Dimensity 9200 is also the first to integrate an ARM Cortex-X3 prime core clocked at 3.05GHz based on ARMv9 architecture. There are also three ARM Cortex-A715 cores ticking at 2.85GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8GHz. The SoC also includes the new ARM Immortalis -G715 GPU with a hardware-based ray tracing engine and variable rate rendering technology. The chipset scores 1.26 million points on AnTuTu benchmarking platform surpassing all Android flagships.

Apart from the aforementioned technical specifications of the Dimensity 9200, it supports LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It also supports up to two 5K resolution displays at 60Hz, WHQD at 144Hz, and FHD at 240Hz. The Miravision 980 display technology is said to bring content to life. The processor includes sixth-generation AI NPU (APU 900) that offers 35 percent improvements over its predecessor. The SoC is claimed to offer 30 percent power savings with AI-NR and 45 percent with AI-SR in all visual applications. The Dimensity 9200 features Imagiq 890 ISP that brings native support for RGBW sensors that are capable of shooting RAW quickly, giving 30 percent more light, sharper and brighter low-light HDR videos and photos.

The Dimensity 9200 is the first WiFi-7-ready smartphone processor. It also integrates a built-in 5G modem with support for both sub-6GHz and mmWave connections.

MediaTek Dimensity 9200: compatible phones and launch timelines

The first MediaTek Dimensity 9200-powered phones are expected to launch by the end of 2022, which is less than two months from now. At the event, Vivo confirmed that it would launch a flagship phone with the latest MediaTek processor. Although the smartphone’s name remains a mystery, we expect it to be the X90 series. OPPO has also confirmed that the next-generation Find X will be equipped with the Dimensity 9200 SoC. Additionally, other executives from Xiaomi, Honor, and ASUS ROG also confirmed that they are looking forward to launching smartphones with the latest MediaTek’s flagship chipset.

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boAt Wave Ultima with 10 day battery life, 100 sports modes launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 8, 2022

boAt Wave Ultima smartwatch has launched in India today. It is the latest wearable offering from the homegrown brand. The device is a slightly tweaked version of the boAt Wave Ultima Max that was announced last month. Both of them come with the same price tags. Read on to know what the new Wave Ultima smartwatch offers out of the box.

The boAt Wave Ultima has a big, crack-resistant, Curve Arc display measuring 1.8-inches and bearing an HD resolution. It offers 500 nits peak brightness. The device has a large lightweight aluminium alloy square dial and it is IP68 dust and water-resistant.

On the fitness front, the boAt Wave Ultima is equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep monitor, and stress tracker. It is capable of tracking more than 100 sports modes. There is also ambient sound detection.

The boAt Wave Ultima is equipped with a built-in HD speaker and microphone and a Bluetooth 5.2 chipset for call function, better connectivity, and savings. The smartwatch is powered by a 300mAh battery unit and is claimed to deliver 10 days of battery life in normal usage and 3 days with Bluetooth calling. The wearable device offers convenient features like notifications, weather updates, music and camera controls, find my phone, and more.

The boAt Wave Ultima is priced at Rs 2,999 and available in Raging Red, Active Black, and Teal Green colours. It can be purchased from Flipkart and the brand’s official website.

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Qualcomm planning to release an ARM-based 12-core CPU

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Chandan

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Nov 8, 2022

Recently, Qualcomm entered the market for computer chipsets. The chipsets they have released, nevertheless, aren’t groundbreaking because they are still in the early phases. The majority of their chips reuses the design from their SoCs intended for smartphones. Regardless, we are now hearing that the company is finally getting ready for some robust desktop CPUs. Additionally, the launch will happen in the upcoming years.

A new report hovering around the internet claims that the upcoming desktop chipset coming from Qualcomm will be codenamed “Hamoa”. Further, it has been said that it will be a 12-core CPU in a core architecture of 8+4. The first eight cores will be performance cores, while the remaining four will be power-saving cores. According to the source, the CPU will also support separate graphics cards.

Qualcomm will use Nuvia’s Phoenix core design in its next chipset. It’s worth noting that it was developed by former Apple engineers who worked on the company’s current ARM-based CPUs. A new core design claims a performance boost of 50 to 100% over the 5-watt per core limit. The claims are based on a report published in 2020. Qualcomm just acquired the Nuvia startup, so it’s not surprising that the company will use its new architecture.

Based on the information available, the future chipset appears to be promising and powerful. Let’s see how Qualcomm’s new ARM-based desktop CPU performs. The CPU is planned to be released in the year 2024. So it is a long wait.

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Honor Magic Vs Foldable Smartphone Design Leaks Before Launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 8, 2022

Yesterday, Honor announced that it will hold a launch event in China on November 23. However, the brand did not disclose the products that will be unveiled at this conference.

As per rumors, the company may debut the new version of its mobile software (MagicOS 7.0) and a few smartphones. Today, a leak has emerged revealing the design of one of these phones called Honor Magic Vs.

As the name suggests, the Honor Magic Vs is a foldable smartphone. It will be released as an upgraded version of the Honor Magic V from earlier this year.

The above-attached image of the alleged Honor Magic Vs comes from a tipster on Weibo who goes by ‘Panda is bald’ (熊猫很禿然). In addition to sharing the picture, he also disclosed a few specs.

According to him, the Honor Magic Vs will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery. It will carry support for 66W fast charging and will weigh 261g.

Going by the schematic image, the Magic Vs will be almost identical to the original Magic V in terms of design. Perhaps, it could be thinner, just like it is said to be lighter. For comparison, the Magic V weighs 288-293g (based on color variant) and measures 14.33mm in thickness when folded.

As we are still days away from the announcement of this device, we are looking forward to learning more about it via leaks and official teasers in the coming days.

Fire-Boltt appoints Indian cricket star MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

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Sean

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Nov 8, 2022

The Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, has just been appointed as the new Fire-Boltt brand ambassador. Roping in the cricket star is a part of the brand’s move of promoting its new lineup of products in the Indian market.

For those unaware, Fire-Boltt is a known brand that sells wearable and hearable products. It has been a known name in the Indian market, and bringing aboard the former captain will help it better market, advertise, and endorse its new gadgets in the region. Notably, the company also recently retook its throne in the Indian smartwatch market thanks to its significant market share of 28 percent. Now, the brand will leverage the Indian cricket star’s image to aggressively showcase the reliability of its new and upcoming products.

Furthermore, Fire-Boltt’s new brand ambassador will also help it market to regions outside of India as well. So now, we can expect Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s face to lead the marketing campaigns, advertisements, and other future promotional materials. The cricketer will also join the ranks of other famous Indian film industry personalities like Vijay Deverakonda, Vicky Kaushal, and Kiara Advani.

Fire-Boltt has seen some impressive growth this year, and it currently holds the 4th rank in the global market for smartwatches, just behind the likes of other tech giants like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei. It achieved a 13 percent year on year growth back in Q2 2022 and aims at higher growth in the future. Mahendra Singh Dhoni talked about his partnership with the brand and stated that “Fitness plays an important role in my life. Being an athlete, consistency is important. Fire-Boltt’s range of smartwatches assists people in performing the right amount of workout regimes. I’m glad to be associated with a brand that has a global appeal.”

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Realme 10 Pro+, 10 Pro spotted with Dimensity 1080, Snapdragon 695 on Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 8, 2022

Realme will be launching the Realme 10 series of smartphones on Nov. 17 in China. The lineup has three models: Realme 10, Realme 10 Pro, and Realme 10 Pro+. These devices have already been approved by Chinese certification agencies like TENAA and 3C. Before launch, Nashville Chatter Class came across the Geekbench listings for the Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+.

The Realme 10 Pro has appeared with the Snapdragon 695 chipset on Geekbench, whereas the Realme 10 Pro+ has surfaced with the Dimensity 1080 SoC. The names of these chipsets are not explicitly mentioned in the listing. But the configurations of their CPUs and GPUs in their Geekbench listings seem to confirm their chipsets.

Realme 10 Pro+ Geekbench- — Realme 10 Pro+ Geekbench

Both devices have been found to be running on the Android 13 OS. The Realme 10 Pro has 8 GB of RAM, whereas the Pro+ is equipped with 12 GB of RAM. The Pro model scored 691 in the single-core test and 2026 in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. The Pro+ edition scored 845 in the single-core test and 2378 in the multi-core test.

The TENAA listings of the Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ have revealed that they are equipped with a 6.7-inch display. The Pro model gets a flat IPS LCD panel, while the Pro+ features a curved-edge AMOLED display. Both devices support Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

The Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ are expected to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. The Pro model is likely to support 33W fast charging, whereas the Pro+ edition may offer 67W rapid charging. Both devices have a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The Realme 10 Pro has a 108-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup, while the Pro+ has a triple camera unit featuring an additional 8-megapixel camera.

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Sony unveils new LYTIA branding for mobile image sensors

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Sean

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Nov 8, 2022

Sony has just unveiled the new LYTIA branding that will represent its mobile image sensors in the market. The announcement was made by the Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) recently, which will focus on all future camera sensors.

So now, the Japanese tech giant’s new sensors will carry the LYTIA branding and will also be promoted and marketed under the same name. Notably, the LYTIA brand name combines two words, which includes Lyra (the constellation) and the word “light.” The company has claimed that the new LYTIA branded image sensors are designed to offer a “beyond imagination” experience to the users.

The brand also believes that LYTIA will make it easier for people to understand the sensors themselves. Furthermore, Sony’s image sensors will be better recognized and positioned in the smartphone market thanks to the new branding. At the moment, the company has yet to reveal any finer details regarding LYTIA’s future or upcoming plans. So the only thing confirmed as of right now is that it will focus on new mobile image sensors.

The company had typically launched its mobile image sensors under its “IMX” branding, which are still featured in flagship smartphones. But now, we can expect there will be some changes in naming in the near future for Sony’s latest cameras. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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OPPO Find N ColorOS 13 x Android 13 official rollout begins

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 8, 2022

In August 2022, OPPO unveiled the ColorOS 13, based on Android 13. To date, many devices like the OPPO Find X5 series and the Reno 8 series have received stable updates of the ColorOS 13. Now, the brand has begun the rollout of Android 13 on its foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N.

According to the official post, the update arrives with version number F.22. To get this update, users will need to have their devices at the basic version A.22 or A.24 or above. You can check if you have the device on the required version by navigating to Settings > About This Machine > Version Information > Version Number.

OPPO has included a note that mentions some key points to keep in mind before updating to the latest ColorOS 13.

Firstly, there are some third-party applications that are incompatible with Android 13. After upgrading to Android 13, there may be situations where third-party applications cannot be used normally and might cause freezing, a blank screen, display flashing, or battery drain. The store will try to update these apps to the latest versions.

Also, the brand also mentions that within two days of the upgrade, the system will undergo a number of adaptation and optimization steps that could result in the phone getting hot, freezing, or consuming a lot of power. After the upgrade, it is advised to restart the phone with the screen off and let it charge for two hours; otherwise, it may recover on its own after some time of regular use.

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Anbernic RG353M retro gaming console with 3.5″ IPS display, Android and Linux dual boot launched

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 8, 2022

Handheld gaming consoles are making a comeback in the market with recent releases like the Valve Steam Deck, Logitech G Cloud, and OneXPlayer Mini Pro handheld console. Anbernic has also launched multiple consoles in the past which are made to run retro games from platforms like Nintendo 64, Dreamcast Saturn, and PSP. Now, the brand has launched a new console called the Anbernic RG353M.

The Anbernic RG353M, in particular, has the same 3.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels as its siblings. A Rockchip RK3566 processor, 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 32 GB of eMMC 5.1 flash storage.

The gaming handheld also features a 3,500 mAh battery and can dual-boot Android 11 or Linux. The RG353M has dimensions of 145 x 70.5 x 15.9 mm and weighs 232 grams. Aside from the standard selection of gamepad controllers, the gadget also features two microSD card slots, two USB Type-C connections, a 3.5 mm connector, and an HDMI output.

The RG353M is now available from Anbernic directly or through AliExpress. It is important to keep in mind that even if orders from AliExpress appear to cost US$12 more, shipping is free. When purchasing the RG353M directly from Anbernic, however, delivery costs US$12, completely negating the price difference. Before shipment, the RG353M is offered in the following combinations, all of which are Blue and Deep Purple in color:

16 GB microSD card – US$145.99
16 GB microSD card & 64 GB microSD card – US$153.99
16 GB microSD card & 256 GB microSD card – US$175.99

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Xiaomi 12 Pro Finally Gets Android 13 Stable Update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 8, 2022

Almost all the leading Android smartphone brands have been delivering Android 13 stable update for eligible phones for weeks now. But Xiaomi, on the other hand, rolled out the said update to its first device only today.

Xiaomi 12 Pro has become the first Xiaomi handset to receive the Android 13 stable update. Let’s check out the status of the rollout.

Earlier today, Xiaomi started pushing the stable Android 13 update to Xiaomi 12 Pro users in China. The update is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means it is only available for a select few users as part of the initial batched rollout.

The latest software update for the smartphone arrives with build number V13.2.4.0.TLBCNXM. It bumps up the MIUI version to 13.2 and the security patch level to October 2022.

If there aren’t any issues with the build, the update will be made available for more users in the coming days. Also, the company may release it for international variants as well.

We have been hoping for Xiaomi to improve its mobile software (MIUI) for a long time. It seems like the company hasn’t taken any necessary steps so far.

Fellow Chinese brands like Oppo have managed to roll out the Android 13 stable update for multiple devices worldwide. While Xiaomi has just begun the rollout.

Realme 10 Pro+ 120Hz curved-edge display has super-slim 2.33mm chin, checkout images

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 8, 2022

Realme has recently confirmed that it will launch the Realme 10 series of smartphones at 2 pm on Nov. 17 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has been teasing the marvellous display of the Realme 10 Pro+. Here is all that is known about its display.

The Realme 10 Pro+ is equipped with a 120Hz OLED display with curved edges and a punch-hole at the top-center position. It has a 61-degree curvature at the edges, which gives it a brilliant look. The so-called “COP Ultra packaging process” makes it possible for the handset to sport a super-slim chin that measures 2.33mm.

The below image gives a look at the right and bottom edges of the device. As can be seen, the device has a volume rocker and a power button on the right, while its bottom has a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

The Realme 10 Pro Plus is the RMX3687 device, which was recently approved by TENAA authority. The listing revealed that the display measures 6.7 inches. It also revealed that the screen offers a Full HD+ resolution, 10-bit colors, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Realme is yet to confirm the other specifications of the Realme 10 Pro+. Rumors are rife that it will come equipped with a Dimensity 1080 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage. The device will run on Android 13 OS. For photography, the device is expected to feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

The Realme 10 Pro+ is likely to be accompanied by another model, which could be called the Realme 10 5G. It appears to be the RMX3663 phone that was certified by TENAA in the recent past. The device is expected to offer a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD display, a Snapdragon 695, 108-megapixel dual rear cameras, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

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Nokia G60 5G can now be purchased in India – Check pricing, specs & more

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 8, 2022

Last week, HMD Global launched the Nokia G60 5G smartphone in the Indian market. The device is built by Nokia with a focus on sustainability, as it is claimed to be the most eco-friendly G-series smartphone. It is built with a 100% recycled polycarbonate back and a 60% recycled polycarbonate frame. Let’s take a look at its price in India along with its specifications.

Nokia G60 5G price and availability

The Nokia G60 5G is only available in one configuration: 6GB + 128GB. The pricing is Rs 29,999. It can now be purchased from the Nokia India website as well as other retail locations throughout the country.

Nokia G60 5G specs and features

The Nokia G60 has a 6.58-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness of 500nits. It has a Full HD+ resolution with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and a waterdrop notch.

The Nokia G60 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. A 4,500mAh battery pack powers the device and supports up to 20W fast charging. The device’s principal goal is to be long-lasting and durable. This is complemented by the “3-3-2” guarantee, which states that the device will receive three years of significant OS upgrades, monthly security updates, and a two-year warranty.

The Nokia G60 5G has a triple camera arrangement on the back, which includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. In the meantime, the front has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Other features include a fingerprint scanner on the side, Android 12 OS out of the box, IP52 water resistance, and more.

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