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Apple iOS 16.2 Beta adds news to the native Weather app

Apple is working on bringing additional functionality and information to its existing native Weather app in iOS. The company’s latest iOS 16.2 Beta is set to bring a couple of updates, so let’s have a look.

As of right now, the iOS’ Weather app shows the current temperature in a large font at the top of the screen, with the city name above it. The Weather app also shows the temperature range of the day as well as a 10 day forecast in the background. According to a Cult of Mac report, the Cupertino based giant will soon bring local news weather to the Weather app to add to its overall functionality. The local news also includes severe weather disturbances like hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, blizzards, and more.

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Furthermore, the beta testers have also noted that the feature is currently only available in major cities and offers weather related stories in Apple News. Similarly, Apple News have also began surfacing in the Stocks app. For more information regarding the Weather app, you can head to the official Apple support page by clicking on this link here. You can also click here to join the iOS Beta program from iOS 16.2 or head to beta.apple.com.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max production will hit due to Covid restrictions in China

It’s been a couple of years since the pandemic hit, and after stricter lockdowns, some economies are still facing an uphill task of fully recovering from the economic slowdown. Even, China is struggling to cope with the ongoing inflation and components shortage across the country along with the prolonged Covid restrictions which are making things worse. Manufacturing has reduced, and even Apple’s production facility is not unaffected and is reeling under the same circumstances.

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In a press release, Apple confirmed the delay in production for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max which may lead to “longer wait times”. The Covid restrictions are affecting the production capacity at its iPhone factory in Zhengzhou. However, the company remains intact with its policy of “prioritizing the health and safety of the workers in our supply chain.”

The “strong demand” for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is still growing due to better specifications and the presence of the new Apple Bionic A16 chipset. However, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus sales are not as expected and even the company has scaled down its production capacity.

Some reports last month pointed towards a 30% decline in iPhone production due to Covid restrictions at the Foxconn production facility. Moreover, some workers even left the Foxconn facility due to long stays inside the building with limited food supplies during the Covid outbreak.

The Cupertino giant is gradually shifting away the production capacity from China to other countries. Apple started the iPhone 14 production in India to bridge the gap between demand and production. We expect Apple to normalise manufacturing with a similar approach if the prolonged Covid restrictions are affecting the overall capacity in China.

Twitter Blue subscription for Blue Checkmark starts rolling out, here’s all you need to know

Twitter has finally begun rolling out the changes in its Blue subscription to offer the Blue Checkmark. The company had announced that it will be bringing verification tickmark to its Blue subscription and is now starting to test the feature in certain regions.

For those unaware, Elon Musk had just recently acquired the microblogging website. Following its buyout, the billionaire announced that it would be making changes to its Blue subscription, with users now being able to buy the verification checkmark for just 7.99 US Dollars a month. The move was only announced a while back and the company has begun rolling out updates to the iOS app that starts the testing phase for this subscription plan. In other words, the feature is officially being pushed out in real time.

As of right now, the feature is only available in limited regions like the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. Although, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla announced that this feature will also be available in other markets like India in less than a month. Elon Musk also added that the pricing for the Twitter Blue subscription will be adjusted based on the country and its purchasing power parity.

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The Blue subscription was originally priced at 2.99 US Dollars a month, and was increased to 4.99 US Dollars earlier this year. But after the acquisition, Elon Musk changed the subscription plans to include the Blue checkmark. Initially, the tick was just for verification for people like celebrities, companies, politicians, and other known personalities. The new move comes as a “Power to the people.”

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OPPO Reno 9 series, Find N2 launching soon, here’s when to expect them

OPPO has a couple of devices lined up for launch in the home market. Later this week, the company is expected to unveil the OPPO A58 5G. The A98 5G is likely to launch by mid-November. New information shared by Digital Chat Station reveals that OPPO will also be launching the Reno 9 lineup and the Find N2 soon in China.

As can be seen in the screenshot below (via. TechGoing), the Reno 9 series will debut by November end in China. Next month, the company will unveil the Find N2 foldable phone. While it is not mentioned in the leak, it appears that OPPO’s first flip phone with a foldable screen, which is tentatively called the OPPO Find N Flip, will debut with the Find N2 in December.

The Reno 9 series is expected to include three devices, such as the Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro, and Reno 9 Pro+. These devices may come equipped with the Snapdragon 778G Plus, the Dimensity 8200, and the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1v chipsets, respectively.

A recent leak revealed that the Find N2 will feature a 120Hz foldable OLED screen and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. It is likely to be equipped with the MariSilicon X chip for better photography experience in low-light conditions.

The Find N Flip is also said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. It is expected to feature a 6.8-inch foldable OLED screen, a 3.26-inch OLED cover display, a 32-megapixel front camera, 50-megapixel dual rear cameras, and a 4,300mAh battery. OPPO’s Find X6 series is expected to launch in Q1 2023. The Find X6 and X6 Pro are likely to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets, respectively.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 13 users face display freeze & green screen issues with iOS 16

A new major upgrade for software like an operating system typically comes with some bugs at launch. However, it seems that the latest Apple iOS 16 update is riddled with them since a number of issues have been popping up recently. So here are all the details.

The new bugs in the iOS 16 affect not just the new iPhone 14 series models, but also the older iPhone 13 as well. Reportedly, some iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 13 have been facing an odd screen freezing bug. This basically means that there are animations glitches and at times the device stops working entirely. The issue first surfaced after iPhone users upgraded to te new iOS 16.1 update, which was released last week. A number of iPhone 14 Pro users have taken to social media to voice their concerns and showcase the issue.

The iPhone 14 Pro display can be see stuck on the Spotlight Search menu in one video on YouTube, despite the user trying to exit it. The device can’t reach the home screen either, although the app switcher is working, so it means that the iPhone isn’t completely unresponsive. Apart from the iPhones hanging up, the new iPhone 13 model users are also facing an even weirder display issue that turns the entire into green.

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Similar to the previous bug, the issue arose after the iPhone 13 was upgraded to the iOS 16 update. Once the screen turns green, the device’s display is quite literally unusable with the only thing being displayed being the color green. If your iPhone is under warranty, you can get a free iPhone 13 display replacement. It remains to be seen when Apple will fix these issues, but there’s a good chance that the new iOS 16.2 update will address at least some of these bugs.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 will only feature Snapdragon Chipsets

As speculated earlier via some reports, the upcoming Galaxy S23 series will ditch the Exynos chipsets and will be entirely replaced by the Snapdragon chipsets. Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala confirmed the presence of the chipset on the Samsung flagships while announcing the Q4 2022 financial reports. Breaking all the odds, the new flagship smartphone will launch with the same chipset across the globe.

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Qualcomm expects to register strong growth in Q1 2023 with the launch of new devices using the next flagship chipset. Moreover, the dates coincide with the Galaxy S23 launch pushing stronger sales. In a statement, Akash Palkhiwala said, “So from a March quarter perspective, you’re right, the benefit from the Samsung launch for the new phone would be in the in kind of the second half of the March quarter. So it comes in towards the end of the quarter, but that will be an advantage, whereas our share from 75% in G S22 goes up to global share in G S23. – Akash Palkhiwala (Qualcomm CFO)”

In addition, the reports call even confirmed the new multiyear agreement for the use of Qualcomm chipsets on Samsung’s premium segment phones.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Specifications (Expected)

Additionally, Samsung Galaxy S23 series is all set for release by February 2023 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. All three models – Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra even surfaced on Geekbench revealing some prominent specifications, especially the chipset, consisting of 1+2+2+3 cores configuration and up to 3.36GHz clocking speed.

Previous leaks confirm that the Samsung Galaxy S23 will feature a 6.1-inch sAMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, meanwhile, the Galaxy S23+ houses a 6.6-inch sAMOLED display. There will be a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 10MP telephoto lens. A 12MP sensor will be present on the front.

Alike the Galaxy S22 series, the base Galaxy S23 will house 25W rapid charging with a slight increase in battery capacity.

Samsung Galaxy S23 series to offer better battery life with new light performance mode: Tipster

Samsung is gearing up to soon launch its highly anticipated Galaxy S23 series of flagship smartphones. However, prior to any official announcement, a new leak has hinted that the upcoming high end device will offer better endurance and battery life without a bigger battery size.

For those unaware, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ models are not expected to offer major changes in battery sizes over their predecessors. Similarly, the top end Galaxy S23 Ultra is also rumored to feature the same battery pack as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But despite no major change in the battery pack itself, the endurance on the next gen models will reportedly see an improvement. The news arrives from a known tipster Ice Universe, who shared the information on Twitter.

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He claimed that the Galaxy S23 lineup will arrive with a new and improved low power mode. This will reportedly reduce power consumption significantly, which in turn would raise the battery life of the new smartphones. However, the low power mode comes with a notable trade off, since users will have to bring down the refresh rate and even sacrifice their device’s performance as well. The tipster shared an image of the settings, which revealed that it will be called the light performance mode.

Based on what we know so far, the South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy S23+ will feature a 4,700mAh battery pack. This is larger than the 4,500mAh battery pack in the Galaxy S22+. The Galaxy S22 came with a smaller 3,700mAh battery pack, while the Galaxy S23 is expected to come with a larger 3,900mAh battery pack. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Realme 10 Pro+ 5G teased with a curved display again ahead of launch

Realme has just shared another teaser for its upcoming 10 series of smartphones. In the latest teaser, the company showed off the curved display panel of the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G ahead of its launch in China.

Just a couple of days ago, the Chinese smartphone maker shared a teaser, which hints at the upcoming smartphone lineup sporting a display with curved edges. However, back then it was unclear which models would feature this screen panel. But now, the latest teaser has basically confirmed that the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G model will sport curved edges. As of right now, the brand is set to launch the base Realme 10 4G model in Indonesia on November 9.

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It has also teased the launch of the top end 10 Pro+ 5G model but hasn’t revealed a launch date in its home market of China. However, considering the latest teasers and more which would likely follow soon, it is safe to assume that the official announcement is just around the corner. The new smartphone will likely be released sometime by the end of this month. Looking at the new teaser, we can see that the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G model will have curved edges on the sides of the display along with a center aligned punch hole camera.

The handset is set to sport a 6.7 inch FHD+ screen that will likely offer a 90Hz or 120Hz high refresh rate and an in display fingerprint sensor as well. Under the hood, the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, which will be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. For optics, the rear features a 108 megapixel triple camera setup, while the front has a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack will run the 10 Pro+ 5G and it will boot Android 13 OS based Realme UI out of the box.

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Here’s why Apple iPhone prices wasn’t hiked in the US

Apple had recently made the move of raising the price of its new iPhones in various markets, except the US and China. So now, customers buying the new iPhone 14 series in the US could still get the new models, while customers in other regions had to shell out a bit more money.

For those unaware, the iPhone 14 Pro starts from 999 US Dollars, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts from 1,099 US Dollars. This price tag has basically remained unchanged from the last gen iPhone 13 Pro series, which had an identical cost that was also reflected in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro models as well. But unfortunately, this consistency has finally come to an end. The Cupertino based giant is rumored to raise the pricing for its next gen iPhone 15 series, with global economics playing an integral role in the price hike across the globe.

According to a CNBC report, the US Dollar is quite strong among the global currencies. So, customers in the US do not have to worry about the price hike. Although, a stronger dollar value also implies that the foreign currency being converted givers lower dollar value to Apple. Thus, the brand hiked iPhone pricing to keep its revenue more consistent. An example of this is the Pound Sterling, which was valued higher than the dollar a year ago is now weaker.

As per Apple CFO Luca Maestri, “Essentially every currency around the world has weakened against the dollar. The strong dollar makes it difficult in a number of areas. Obviously, our pricing in emerging markets makes it difficult, and the translation of that revenue back into dollars is affected.” The CFO further added that “In some cases, for example, customers in international markets had to … they saw some price increases when we launched the new products, which is not something that, for example, U.S. customers have seen. And that’s unfortunately the situation that we’re in right now with the strong dollar.”

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Redmi K60 series camera details leaked

Rumors are rife that the Xiaomi 13 series will be announced by November end or early December in China. After the announcement of the Xiaomi 13 series, the company will shift its focus to the Redmi K60 series, which is likely to include at least three models, such as the Redmi K60, K60 Pro, and K60 Gaming. A new leak, courtesy of reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, has revealed key information about the Redmi K60 series’ cameras.

According to the tipster, one of the devices in the K60 lineup will have an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel main camera, whereas another model will have a 50-megapixel camera with OIS support as the primary snapper.

Redmi K50
Redmi K50

It is being speculated that the vanilla Redmi K60 will have a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel main camera, whereas the Redmi K60 Pro will have a 50-megapixel primary camera. The information that has surfaced is quite confusing since the vanilla model was previously tipped to feature a 48-megapixel main camera. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to learn more about the primary cameras of the K60 lineup.

The Redmi K60 is expected to arrive with a flat AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It is likely to be powered by the Dimensity 8200 chipset and a 5,500mAh battery, which will support 67W fast charging.

As compared to the K60, the K60 Pro may come equipped with a better chipset, a superior main camera, and a faster charging solution. The Redmi K60 Gaming is expected to come with an AMOLED panel that offers a 2K resolution, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and 100W charging.

The Redmi K60 series is expected to debut in Q1 2023 in China. Some of the devices in the lineup are likely to get rebranded as POCO devices in the global market. The K60 Gaming may get rebranded as the POCO F4 GT in markets outside of China.

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Realme 10 series launch date confirmed, here’s everything known so far

Realme has been hinting in China for a few days that it will be bringing back its numbered series of smartphones. Today, the Chinese manufacturer confirmed that it will announce the Realme 10 series at 2 pm (local time) on Nov. 17 in the home market.

The above poster reveals that the Realme 10 series will be equipped with a curved-edge display. Rumors are rife that the company may announce two models, the Realme 10 and the Realme 10 Pro 5G, on Nov. 17. These two devices will be different from the Realme 10 4G, which will be made official on Nov. 9 in Indonesia.

The TENAA regulatory body of China recently approved three Realme phones with RMX3615, RMX3663, and RMX3687 model numbers. There is no word on the final marketing name of the RMX3615 device, but the RMX3663 and RMX3687 are expected to launch as Realme 10 5G and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G in China.

Realme 10, 10 Pro+ specifications (rumored)

The Realme 10 and 10 Pro+ are expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ display. The former will feature a flat LCD screen and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, while the latter will sport a curved edge AMOLED screen integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The lineup will run on the Android 13 OS with the Realme UI on top.

The Realme 10 will be powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, while the Pro+ model will be driven by the Dimensity 1080 chip. Both devices will come with up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. The vanilla model will support 33W charging, whereas the Pro+ variant will offer 67W charging.

The Realme 10 has a 108-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup. The back panel of the Realme 10 Pro+ features a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. Both phones have a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Get $20 OFF on Longer LK4 X FDM 3D Printer

Longer is giving $20 OFF on their LK4 X FDM 3D printer. The printer which retails for $299 is now available for $279 only by using the coupon code: 20LK4X. Customers from the US can get the printer at a discounted price here while those from the EU region can purchase it here.

Longer LK4 X FDM 3D printer features a direct dual-gear extruder with a 5:1 reduction ratio and is compatible with a wide variety of materials like PLA, TPU, ABD, PETG, Wood, etc. It comes with an intelligent auto-leveling system that features 16-point precise leveling that compensates for the hotbed’s unevenness and gives you perfect output. This kind of precision and ease cannot be achieved with manual leveling. 

LK4 X FDM is a quiet printer as it comes with 4 kits of TMC2208 ultra-silent chipsets.  Unlike the generic printers with 8-Bit chips, the Longer LK4 X FDM comes with a 32-Bit main control chip which gives you faster output with better print quality. The chip supports upgrades and avoids a lot of firmware issues which helps you to get up-to-date technology and quality output at a faster pace. The 3D printer platform is built from a premium spring-flexible steel that allows for simple filament adhesion to the print bed. This means you dont need to use a separate adhesive which makes it easy to remove the printed model by removing the PEI sheet. 

The device comes with a 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen display and a friendly UI that is easy to operate and gives you real-time printing data. It comes with a dual resume printing function that helps to continue the printing even after a power cut or when the filament runs out. With this function, the algorithm records and detects the printing process in real-time and starts again from where it left off. 

Longer LK4 X FDM 3D printer is easy to install as 95% of the device comes pre-assembled. It consumes less power than an average printer and comes with advanced features like a dual fan bowler kit, manual belt tensioners, improved teflon tube, etc which all help in giving better quality output. 

Longer LK4 X FDM 3D printer is now available for a discounted price of $279 only. So grab your printer before the deal expires. 

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SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 with 60 pre-installed games launched in Europe & other markets

Japanese gaming giant SEGA announced the Mega Drive Mini 2 console a few months back. The company has now started selling the console in some markets. The console comes as the Drive Mini 2 and Genesis Mini 2. Both variations, marketed as the Genesis Mini 2 in North America, are exact replicas of the 1994 full-sized machines. However, SEGA has reduced the size of its chassis and introduced new ports.

Sega Mega Drive Mini 2

Notably, SEGA has replaced the proprietary controller interfaces on both Mini 2 variants with USB Type-A connections. As a point of reference, Mini 2 consoles are compatible with earlier Mega Drive Mini and Genesis Mini controllers. Additionally, Mini 2 devices have an HDMI port and a Micro USB port for power and 480p or 720p video output, respectively. Sadly, SEGA only provides one controller in the box rather than two like they did with the original consoles.

A drawback, though, is that the Mini 2 consoles cannot play original game cartridges like older consoles. Instead, it comes pre-installed with 60 games found on the Mega Drive or the Mega CD. It should be noted that the available titles vary, depending on location, with Japanese models receiving a different game list from the North American and Europe editions. SEGA’s website has more information about the Mega Drive Mini 2 (Amazon) and Genesis Mini 2 (get it from Amazon in certain international markets).

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Xiaomi MIJIA Karaoke Microphone large-screen version with a USB interface launched

Xiaomi has released the MIJIA Karaoke Microphone large-screen version with a USB wireless connector for instant operation via plug-and-play. This comes after releasing the cheaper MIJIA Karaoke Microphone in September. The new model is compatible with Mi-series TVs and projectors.

Xiaomi MIJIA K Song Microphone large-screen version

The MIJIA K Song Microphone features a digital signal link, low noise floor, low distortion, and low latency functionality. It supports U-segment signal transmission, Xiao Ai, and MIJIA app support, and comes with 36 pre-set sound effects in four categories. It has a 16-hour battery life, a fine steel mesh, and a high-quality sponge cover. The sponge cover works as a noise filter and helps to suppress the spray.
In terms of appearance, the new MIJIA K song microphone is similar to the standard version. It uses a 28mm memory coil sound card-level DSP chip and delivers professional EQ equalization and reverberation effects. The microphone uses the DRC dynamic optimization technology for voice enhancement. The microphone supports one-key elimination of singing, songs change accompaniment, and dual microphone connection wireless duet.

Xiaomi MIJIA K Song Microphone large-screen version

The MIJIA Karaoke microphone large-screen version is priced at 369 yuan (~$51). It is slightly more expensive than the MIJIA Karaoke Microphone at 299 yuan (~$42). China-based customers could purchase the Xiaomi MIJIA K Song Microphone large-screen version via JD.com and other leading retail platforms. Global availability and pricing details for the product could be released subsequently.

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Xiaomi Rubik’s Cube Converter Pro with multiple outlets & 33W fast charging released in China

The Rubik’s Cube Converter Pro is among the latest gadgets launched by tech brand Xiaomi. The Mi Rubik’s Cube Converter Pro supports 33W fast charging and can be plugged on all sides. The gadget was announced back in October and it has already gone on sale.

Xiaomi Cube Converter

The Xiaomi Cube Converter Pro comes in a square design that incorporates the charger and power strip. There are jacks at the four sides of the device, providing a more convenient plug-in method. It is slightly smaller (about 24%) than the MIJIA Cube Converter wired version. The converter is compact and provides connectivity for multiple devices. There are three sets of power jacks in the gadget and three USB ports (USB-A x2 and USB-C x 1). The C and A2 ports support 33W wired fast charging while the A1 port delivers 22.5W charging.

Xiaomi Cube Converter

The Xiaomi Cube Converter Pro is compatible with several devices and can intelligently identify the output current. In terms of charging speed, it is claimed that the Cube Converter Pro can charge the Mi 12 S Ultra fully in 65 minutes and up to 100 minutes to fully charge an iPhone 14. The device comes with several features to guarantee the safety of the devices being charged. It uses a high-quality copper alloy as the internal conductive structural material. The shell of the Converter Pro is made of flame-retardant material and there are multiple layers of protection against foreign object insertion.

The Xiaomi Cube Converter Pro supports one-key master control and the gadget is available in China for 89 yuan (~$12). It can be purchased from leading platforms like JD.com.

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AYA NEO 2 & AYA NEO GEEK gaming handhelds with AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Radeon 680M launched

AYA NEO has launched two gaming handhelds – the AYA NEO 2 and AYA NEO GEEK with 800p/ 1200p displays. Both models are powered by AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Zen 3+ APU, 8-core CPU, 16 threads, and 28W TDP. They feature the Radeon 680M graphic which relies on AMD’s rDNA 2 architecture. It offers 12 Compute Units (CU) and a 68% performance of the more powerful Radeon RX 6500M. The Radeon RX 6500M comes with 16 Compute Units, a dedicated VRAM, an infinity cache, and a higher TDP.

AYA NEO 2

The models come in several color variants but only the Fantasy Black version of the AYA NEO GEEK has an 800p display. The AYA NEO GEEK is also available as a Crystal Purple variant which has a 1200p display. All the color variants of the AYA NEO 2 feature the 1200p display. AYA NEO has several accessories for the models but is priced separately. These include a case cover, screen protector, docking station, and wireless controller. The AYA NEO 2 and AYA NEO GEEK are now available via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. The backers of the campaign have raised more than one million dollars within two days of the campaign.

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AYA NEO 2

The Indiegogo campaign is the fourth that AYA NEO has embarked on and will run till January 2023. AYA NEO has early-bird offers for the two gaming handheld devices. The least-priced model is the AYA NEO GEEK which starts at $749. The earliest delivery for these exciting AYA NEO gaming handhelds is December 2022.

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Amazfit Band 7 launching in India on November 8, price and specs revealed

After making rounds in the global market, Amazfit Band 7 is finally coming to India. The company recently announced its latest fitness band will debut in the country on November 8 and it will be sold through Amazon and Amazfit’s official Indian website from the same date. Amazfit also revealed the pricing of the Band 7. Let’s have a look at all the details.

Amazfit band 7

The Amazfit Band 7’s price in India is set at Rs. 3,499 ($42), but on the launch day (November 8), it will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 2,999 ($36). The band will be offered in two colors: Classic Black and Elegant Beige. Buyers will be able to customize the smart band with four strap colors – Pink, Orange, Blue, and Green.

The newly launched Amazfit band sports a 1.47-inch HD AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 198 x 368 pixels and a pixel density of 282 PPI. The wearable runs Zepp OS, and it comes with up to 18 days of battery life. In addition, it is claimed to offer 28 days of battery life with battery-saver mode.

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The Band 7 comes with many health and wellness features. It has a 24/7 heart rate monitor, an SPO2 monitor, a stress monitor and stress tracker, and a menstrual cycle tracker. The smart band can alert the user in case of abnormal changes in health data. The wearable comes with 120 sports modes and smart recognition for four sports. Additionally, it has up to 50 watch faces.

The Amazfit Band 7 is supported on both Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth. Furthermore, it has in-built Amazon Alexa voice assistance support and comes with a 5 ATM water resistance rating.

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Realme 10 Ultra poster appears with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 200MP camera

Realme is working on the Realme 10 series. Reports have claimed that the lineup will consist of the Realme 10 4G, Realme 10 5G, Realme 10i, Realme 10 Pro+ 5G, and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G. A poster that is now being circulated on Weibo reveals the existence of the Realme 10 Ultra.

The Realme 10 Ultra poster that has appeared on Weibo appears to be a fan-made image. After axing the X-series, Realme has been launching flagship phones under the “GT” branding.

Realme 10 Ultra

Since the past few years, Realme hasn’t been selling its numbered series of smartphones in China. Its product portfolio for the home market has included the GT, Neo, V, and Q series of smartphones. This month, Realme will be bringing back its numbered series of phones to China by launching the Realme 10 lineup.

The specifications mentioned on the Realme 10 Ultra poster appear too good to be true for a numbered series phone. The poster states that the device is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 200-megapixel primary camera, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The image of the phone shows that it has a curved edge display without a visible front camera.

While the Realme 10 Ultra may not exist, there are some speculations that the Realme 10 series has a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1-powered device. It is expected to feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with curved edges. It is expected to support Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, 10-bit colors, 2160Hz PMW dimming, and a slim bottom bezel of around 2.3mm. While the Dimensity 1080-powered Realme 10 Pro is expected to launch later this month, there is no word on the marketing or release date of the SD8+G1 Realme phone.

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Honor Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, Magic 5 Prestige Edition full specifications, price leaked

Leaked information that surfaced in September claimed that the Honor Magic 5 series, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is expected to launch between March and April 2023. Ahead of the launch, a spec sheet for the Magic 5 series has surfaced on Weibo. The leak reveals the specifications of the Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, and Magic 5 Prestige Edition. Readers should take the Magic 5 series specs leak with a grain of salt before reading on.

According to the leak, the Magic 5, Magic 5 Pro, and Magic 5 Prestige Edition will come equipped with a 6.8-inch OLED LPTO panel that offers a 1Hz–120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, and up to 1100nits of brightness. The series will run on Magic UI 7.0-based on Android 13 OS.

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Honor Magic 4 Pro

The Magic 5 trio will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 5.0 storage. The Magic 5 will have a 5,000mAh battery with 66W charging, while the other two models will house a 4,800mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The series will also support the 40W UFCS charging standard.

The Honor Magic 5 trio will have a 13-megapixel Sony IMX688 front camera. The Magic 5’s rear camera setup will have a Sony IMX800 primary camera, a Sony IMX758 lens, and an OmniVision OV64B lens. The Magic 5 Pro’s rear camera setup will consist of a Sony IMX878 with OIS support as the primary camera, an OmniVision OV64B lens, and a Sony IMX516 camera. The Prestige Edition will be equipped with a Sony IMX989 with OIS support as its primary camera, a Sony IMX758 lens, a Sony IMX516 sensor, and another OIS-enabled Sony camera. All three devices will have a ToF lens and a flicker sensor.

All three devices will have an under-display fingerprint scanner. The Magic 5 will support 2D face unlock, while the other models will support 3D facial recognition. The series will offer other features like 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB 3.1, Dolby-powered dual speakers, an X-axis linear motor, and USB 3.1.

The Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro will have a metal-glass combination chassis, whereas the Prestige Edition will have a nano-ceramic build. The Pro and Prestige models will offer IP68 protection against water and dust, while the Magic 5 will come with an IP54 rated chassis.

The leak further states the Honor Magic 5 variants with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage will be priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$696), 5,399 Yuan (~$751), and 6,199 Yuan (~$862). The Pro model is also expected to arrive in the same variants priced at 5,999 Yuan (~$835), 6 ,399 Yuan (~$891), and 7,199 Yuan (~$1,000). The Honor Magic 5 Prestige Edition will only come in a single 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage configuration, priced at 7,999 Yuan (~$1,113).

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Oppo Find N2 key specifications revealed by leaked screenshots

Reports suggest Oppo has two new foldable smartphones coming. It is possible that one of them is the flip foldable phone called Find Flip and the other is the rumored successor to the Oppo Find N. There aren’t a ton of leaked specs for either device, but we do get some key details about the upcoming Find N2 through some leaked screengrabs.

Some screenshots of what seems to be the testing unit of the OPPO Find N2 have leaked online, revealing a few key specifications in the process (via TechGoing). In the images, you can see that the upcoming Find N2 has model number PGU110 and features a foldable screen with 120Hz refresh rate support.

The foldable is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. One of the screengrabs does show the CPU details but does not specify the chipset. The Find N2 is reported to be equipped with Oppo’s home-brewed MariSilicon X chip for an enhanced low-light photography experience. In addition, Hasselblad’s camera optimizations might be supported on the device.

A recent report suggests the successor to last year’s Find N will have a 7.1-inch LTPO AMOLED folding screen. The device is expected to come with a 4,520mAh battery and flaunt a faux leather back. On the software front, it will run the latest ColorOS 13, based on Android 13.

Find N2 is said to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button, similar to its predecessor. The foldable will likely be offered in black, white, and green colors. It is reported that the production of the handset is already underway, which suggests the company may soon announce its launch date. Currently, Find N2 is only expected to be available in China, which is unfortunate.

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