Lenovo has launched a new budget Android tablet in China. The device goes by the name of Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023. It is the successor of the original Xiaoxin Pad Plus from last year.
The tablet is somewhat similar to the Redmi Pad with some additional features. Let’s check out what all it has to offer.
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 Specificaitons
The Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 arrives with dual-tone color finishes, like any other Lenovo tablet. It comes in green and grey color options. It measures 7.4mm in thickness and weighs 520g.
The power key sits on the top, while the volume keys are placed on the right side. The 8MP front-facing camera is located on the landscape edge and the rear 13MP camera sits on a rectangular raised platform along with an LED flash.
The tablet houses dual microphones and quad speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. It has a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a magnetic pogo pin connector for the official keyboard accessory.
The device is built around an 11.5-inch display (LCD) with support for stylus input (4096 levels of pressure sensitivity), DC dimming, and DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen sports a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits peak brightness. It also has TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 certification.
The Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It boots ZUI 14, which offers an optimized software experience on tablets with features like split-screen, floating windows, keyboard shortcuts, and more.
The wireless connectivity options on the product include WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. It also has a MicroSD card slot to expand the storage by up to 1TB.
Last but not least, the device is backed by a 7,700mAh battery with support for 20W wired charging.
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 Price and Availability
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 is priced at ¥1,799 ($246) in China for the sole 6GB + 128GB memory configuration. It is up for pre-order in the country. For a limited time, it is being sold at ¥1,599 ($219).
As far as accessories are concerned, they carry the following price tags.
Xiaoxin Stylus Smart Edition – ¥299 ($41)
Keyboard + Stand – ¥449 ($61)
Screen Protector – ¥59 ($8)
Flip Cover – ¥79 ($11)
Even these accessories are being sold at a lower price than their original listed above for a limited time.
Apple is raising the prices for some of its subscription based services for the first time ever. Now, the company’s Apple Music service, Apple TV+, and even Apple One will see a rise in cost. So let’s have a look at the new changes.
As per the official announcement, the Cupertino based giant wil be raising the price for an indiividual that is using its Music subscription by 10 percent. So now, one can expect to see a price rise from 9.99 US Dollars to 10.99 US Dollars. Furthermore, the brand has also hiked the pricing for the family subscription pack as well, with the service now costing 16.99 US Dollars. The iPhone maker claimed that the primary reason for the rise in subscription cost is ue to increase in fees it pays to license music for its streaming service.
Similarly, the Apple TV+ subscriber will also have to pay around 40 percent more for the monthly subscription. So, one now has to pay 6.99 US Dollars, which is 2 US Dollars more than the previous pricing. As per an official spokesperson, “We introduced Apple TV+ at a very low price because we started with just a few shows and movies. Three years later, Apple TV+ is home to an extensive selection of award-winning and broadly acclaimed series, feature films, documentaries, and kids and family entertainment from the world’s most creative storytellers.”
With the hike in pricing for both of the services mentioned above, the company has also raised the cost of its Apple One package as well. For those unaware, this basically includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, APple Arcade, and even News+, Fitness+, and a whopping 2TB of iCloud+ storage as well. The new subscription fee for this service is 32.95 US Dollars, which is a 10 percent hike over the original pricing.
Microsoft has finally began rolling out the Android 12L update for its Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 models. The devices have started receiving the major software upgrade, which also brings a hint of design philosophy inspired by Windows 11.
For those unaware, the Android 12L variant of the Android operating system is special since it is built specifically for larger screened devices like the Surface Duo series or other foldable smartphones. The Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 both feature a dual display design, so unlike a foldable phone, they do not feature a crease or have flexible screens that bend from a hinge mechanism. Although, one can rotate the two displays at angles ranging from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. This essentially makes the Duo models akin to an actual book.
Now, the American tech giant has announced the new update for the two Surface Duo models on its official blog. With the Android 12L update, the company also offers Surface Duo users the dynamic theming engine. This basically lets you change the color across the system based on the color of the main wallpaper that is chosen by the user. Furthermore, four new wallpapers will also be rolled out in the update, which will align with the new Windows 11 desktop backgrounds to “bring the vibrancy of Windows to Android.”
Microsoft also added that the Android 12L update will seek to improve the user experience through a more responsive and inclusive experience that also brings more cutomizability options as well. This includes a new refreshed UI that can dynamically adapt to users’ wallpaper, new fluid animations, and additional accessibility tools. The new update also offers updated conversations and Photo widgets as well as a privacy dashboard, which can track apps that use your camera, microphone, and location access over a 24 hour period. So for those interested, you can install the Android 12 update on your Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 by going to Settings > System > System update.
Apple is apparently planning on launching additional models from its MacBook Pro series and Mac mini series of PCs. The company has been rumored to be working on a new MacBook Pro model for some time now, and the latest report hints at the upcoming Mac mini model’s launch as well.
The news arrives from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who shared the information on his Power On newsletter. Reportedly, the Cupertino based giant is still working on the first Mac Pro mode that features Apple Silicon, which is expected to launch with the “M2 Ultra” and “M2 Extreme” chipsets that are rumored to be around two to four times faster than the M2 Max model. Furthermore, the Mac Pro model will have up to a whopping 256GB of RAM, around 76 to 152 graphics cores, and even 24 to 48 CPU cores as well.
Apart from this, Gurman stated that the 13 inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air will both have the same M2 processor as the upcoming Mac mini model. As of right now, the iPhone maker is supposedly testing an M2 Pro chip with more cores inside the new Mac mini. Unfortunately, Gurman did not reveal any other finer details regarding this new Mac mini model. Although, he did state that the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini PCs will launch sometime “within the next few months.”
However, he also added that the new Mac Pro will not be launching until the next year. This news is in line with our previous report. Earlier this week, we covered a new report that claimed that Apple is gearing up to launch new 14 inch MacBook Pros and 16 inch MacBook Pro next month in November 2022. So, we can expect the 13 inch variant to also be announced soon after the larger variants hit the market.
It is no secret that iQOO is working on its next generation of flagship smartphones called the iQOO 11 series. The series is said to have two models in it, namely the iQOO 11 and the iQOO 11 Pro, and is rumored to debut in Q1 2023. Last week, we reported on the complete specs leak of the Pro model. Now, a new leak has unveiled all the specification information related to the vanilla iQOO 11.
Tipster Yogesh Brar has tweeted out the spec sheet of the iQOO 11. Starting with the screen, the device will feature a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED panel with up to 144Hz refresh rate support. Going by a previous report, the display is said to be a flat panel with a 2K resolution.
Under the hood, we will find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which might not come with a significant jump in performance over the existing Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, however, it will be far more efficient, increasing the battery life, while simultaneously keeping the thermals under control. This chip will be paired with two RAM options – 8GB and 12GB, and up to three storage options which will include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
The camera system appears to be the same one featured on the iQOO 10 as the leak suggests a 50MP GN5 primary camera paired with a 13MP ultra-wide lens and a 12MP telephoto unit. As for the front camera, it will be a 16MP unit. Although the camera hardware might remain the same, the image quality will still see improvements as iQOO is integrating the Vivo V2 image signal processor chip into the device.
Other than that, the iQOO 11 will have a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and its operating system will be a version of OriginOS based on Android 13.
Ulefone is one of the rising brands in the rugged smartphone market and is known to manufacture some of the most quirky devices in the segment. Be it the world’s loudest smartphone or a rugged smartphone with an in-built TWS earbuds holder. The brand has now launched the Ulefone Armor 17 Pro, which it claims is a luxury rugged smartphone. So, let’s check out what makes it special.
Usually, rugged devices primarily focus on being tough as nails with various professional- or military-grade ingress-protection ratings. Making the devices tough usually comes at the expense of features one would usually expect from a modern smartphone. However, the Armor 17 Pro does not make this compromise as it still features a 6.58-inch LCD display with FHD+ resolution (1080 x 2408) and 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a water-drop notch that houses a 16MP camera system.
The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, while the body of the device boasts the traditional rugged IP68/69K/MIL-STD-810G certifications. Under the hood, the smartphone has the MediaTek Helio G99, which is a 6 nm-based chipset with improved energy efficiency. The device has a 5,380mAh battery, which is not among the highest capacities one could get on a rugged device, however, it has 66W fast charging and 15W wireless charging which are quite rare features in this segment.
For optics, the device features a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor paired with Ulefone’s night vision sensors. The device has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and virtual RAM expansion is possible up to 5GB. This configuration of the Armor 17 Pro has a price tag of US$499.98 and can be purchased via AliExpress.
The Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has confirmed that the Note 12 series will launch on October 27 in China. At least three smartphones of the Note 12 series are anticipated to be released by the manufacturer. These include the Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+ 5G. Along with the launch date, the brand has also unveiled the design and some details about the upcoming devices.
The teaser of the Note 12 Pro smartphone reveals that the device has flat edges and a flat back. It also confirms a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary unit. This is confirmed to be the Sony IMX766 sensor. The brand also confirms that the device comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset, which has 5G connectivity.
Besides that, Weibo tipster FeniBook has shared multiple Redmi Note 12 Pro and Note 12 Pro+ renders, which you can check out below.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+Redmi Note 12
The Redmi 12 Pro+ has a 200MP Samsung HPX primary camera. It is clear that these devices do not feature curved displays, contradicting the earlier rumors.
Lastly, the tipster has shared multiple renders of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Track Edition (YIBO Racing Edition) revealing almost all design features of the Pro+ model.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ will feature a two-tone back with graphics etched on the right panel. It will also feature green color camera rings. The images confirm the existence of a 3.5mm audio jack on the top side of the device. The device appears to have a stereo speaker system with speaker grilles on the top and bottom of the device.
Additionally, the tipster also informs that all the smartphones in the Note 12 series will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Further details will likely be confirmed as we get closer to the official launch date, so stay tuned.
A couple of weeks back, Microsoft announced a new lineup of Surface devices, including the Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9, Surface Studio 2+, and more. Now, the Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 are available for purchase in the Chinese market.
The new Microsoft Surface devices can be purchased thorugh the company’s official store. The company is also offering an educational discount of 10 percent, and there are a few other discount offers.
Surface Pro 9
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a first-generation device after the company basically merged the Surface Pro X and Surface Pro lineup. The device has an aluminum build and weighs 878 grams. As for the pricing, the device starts at 7,788 yuan, which is about $1,066.
It features a 13-inch display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 2880 x 1920 pixels screen resolution, and a 1200:1 contrast ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Intel’s 12th generation processors while the 5G models come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor.
As for the memory, the device is packed with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. There are two USB-C interfaces with Thunderbolt 4 support at the side of the device, while the volume keys and the power button are placed at the top edge. Coming to the battery life, the company claims 19 hours of usage on the Qualcomm-powered model.
Surface Laptop 5
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
The newly released Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes in two screen sizes — 13.5-inch and 15-inch. The PixelSense display on the device offers a 2496 x 1664 pixels screen resolution (2256 x 1504 for the 13.5-inch model), a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 1300:1 contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision IQ support.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Intel 12th generation Core-series processors, and as of now, there are no AMD-powered models launched. It packs up to 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
It comes with 1 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB-A, 1 x Surface Connect port, a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.0. In the software department, the device runs the Windows 11 operating system and has support for Windows Hello face sign-in and Surface Pen. The company claims that the 13.5-inch model offers up to 18 hours of battery life, while the larger model offers up to 17 hours.
Redmi will unveil the Redmi Note 12 series on Oct. 27 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Note 12 lineup is available for reservations through Chinese retailer sites like JD.com. The reservation listings revealed that the lineup might include as many as four devices. However, a fresh leak by Chinese tipster Panda is Bald reveals that the company will announce only three devices on Oct. 27, and will not include the vanilla Redmi Note 12 for now. At the same time, the company has also confirmed that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ will come equipped with a 200-megapixel camera.
Redmi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ will be the world’s first phone to feature the Samsung ISOCELL HPX 200-megapixel camera. It will be a 1/1.4-inch camera sensor with a pixel size of 2.24μm. The camera will have support for optical image stabilization (OIS). There is no word on the auxiliary cameras of the device.
The company is yet to confirm the other features of the Note 12 Pro+. However, it appears that the device may have support for 120W or 210W charging. There is a possibility that this device could be equipped with a curved-edge AMOLED panel. The Note 12 Pro+ will come with a 200-megapixel camera, whereas the Note 12 Pro will have a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS.
In related news, the aforementioned Chinese tipster has claimed that the Redmi Note 12 series will comprise of three devices: the Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and Redmi Note 12 Exploration Version. These three devices will be powered by the Dimensity 1080 chipset. He added that there is no standard Redmi Note 12 this time around. The details of the Exploration Version are not known yet.
OnePlus has launched a new budget range smartphone in the US market called the OnePlus Nord N300 5G. As the name suggests, the device comes with 5G connectivity, which it provides on a sub-$300 budget. Let’s take a look at all of its specs and features.
OnePlus Nord N300 specs & features
The device has a flat-edge design with a flat back that carries two large cutouts for the rear cameras and a dual-flash module. Up front, it features a 6.65-inch HD+ (1612 × 720 pixels) LCD panel that has a refresh rate of 90Hz.
Under the hood, the smartphone features the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset based on a 6nm node. It has a total of eight cores, with two of them clocked at 2.4GHz. The SoC also has the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU onboard for graphics performance. The chipset is complemented by 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. A micro-SD card slot allows for memory expansion of up to 1TB.
For optics, the device has a 48MP primary camera on the back paired with a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP sensor for selfies. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging and Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 as the operating system. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security and the connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C, NFC.
Pricing & availability
The OnePlus Nord N300 5G is available in Midnight Jade for $228 and will be available in the United States on November 3rd through T-Mobile and Metro.
A few weeks ago, Apple announced the latest iPadOS 16 along with iOS 16 and other newer versions of the operating systems powering the range of devices from the brand. While the iOS 16 was rolled out sometime back, the release of iPadOS 16 was delayed.
Now, in line with the previous reports, the Cupertino-based technology giant has rolled out the latest iPadOS 16 version for the iPad models, and it is now available for eligible devices.
Apple iPadOS 16.1
While the company has not confirmed this, reports indicate that the official release of the iPadOS 16 was delayed because the company needed more time to polish some of the features, like Stage Manager for multitasking. It’s noteworthy that the company has skipped the public release of the iPadOS 16 and has released the iPadOS 16.1.
The rollout of the latest version of the software for its tablets comes at a time when the company is now all set to start shipping the newly announced 10th generation iPad and the iPad Pro models powered by the M2 processor.
The highlight of this new version is the revamped multitasking experience called Stage Manager, which automatically organizes apps and windows and allows users to overlap windows of different sizes, drag and drop windows, and much more. It also comes with new Messages features, a suite of smart tools for Mail, iCloud Shared Photo Library, new features for Safari, Weather application, and more.
Apple generally rolls out the software update to everyone instead of releasing it in phases, so if you have an eligible device, then you should get a prompt to update the device, or you can manually check for the new update from the Settings app.
The most powerful Qualcomm chipsets are the most common ones inside the best flagship killers, but now, there is also a flagship killer with the best MediaTek chipset. We are talking about the iQOO Neo7 by Vivo’s sub-brand, definitely one of the most interesting devices released this year, at least for gamers and power users. With this device, you can get amazing high-end specifications at a very affordable price if compared to other top-tier flagships, but is it really the best flagship killer you can buy in the actual market? A lot of people are asking this question because there are several devices in the same price range. One of the best is undoubtedly the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition released in July and is now available at more interesting street prices. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the iQOO Neo7 by Vivo’s sub-brand and the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition.
Vivo iQOO Neo7 vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
Vivo iQOO Neo7
Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.8 x 76.9 x 8.5 mm,
197 g
161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm, 195 g
DISPLAY
6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.3
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 120W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 100W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM
Design
The most original and interesting design of this comparison belongs to the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition. It comes in a special color option that is reminiscent of a travel trunk. This color option has a rear side made of eco leather and a frame made of aluminum. There is also a variant with a ceramic back. It is one of the most beautiful phones released this year and we recommend it if the design is one of your main priorities. Instead, the iQOO Neo 7 is nothing special if we talk about aesthetics. It is beautiful with its narrow bezels and punch hole placed centrally, but for the rest, it is not so different from the other devices sold in a similar price range and even from more affordable low cost devices.
Display
The displays of these two phones are very similar. We are talking about high-end panels, not the best ones out there, but still great displays. The iQOO Neo7 has an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition has an OLED panel as well, with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, HDR10+ certification, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Both displays are able to show up to one billion colors, but the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition is the only one with stereo speakers, so it offers a better audio experience.
Specs & Software
The iQOO Neo7 and the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition are two phones with a similar level of performance, but with different chipsets. The iQOO Neo 7 has a Dimensity 9000+ mobile platform, actually the most advanced processor by MediaTek. It is a processor built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.85 GHz, and four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, as well as a Mali G710 MC10 CPU. Alongside this chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. With the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition, you get a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Note that the iQOO Neo 7 ships with Android 13 out of the box, while the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition runs Android 12.
Camera
The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition wins the camera comparison thanks to the presence of better secondary sensors. Indeed, it has a 50 MP ultrawide camera (instead of a bad 8 MP shooter like the one of the iQOO Neo7) and a 3 MP microlens with 40x magnification.
The battery capacities are the same: 5000 mAh, and you can get more or less the same battery life with these two phones. But the iQOO Neo7 charges quicker thanks to 120W fast charging (instead of just 100W).
Price
The iQOO Neo 7 carries a starting price of €380 or $380, while the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition starts from $560 or €560 (but in a different market). Which one would you pick?
Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Gaming TV X Pro China with a flagship configuration that included a 120Hz refresh rate, 120Hz MEMC, a hardware-level partitioned backlight that can achieve 4096-level brightness adjustment, and variable refresh rate (VRR) support. The Chinese tech giant has announced a second gaming TV tagged Redmi XT. This model starts at 2099 yuan ($289).
Just like the Redmi X Pro, the Redmi XT gaming TV features support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 120Hz MEMC motion compensation. It equally optimizes high-speed moving pictures in real-time through chip algorithms to make moving pictures more stable and smooth.
The smart gaming TV also comes with an adjusted gamma curve and color temperature. The color difference ΔE≈2 and it supports 94% DCI-P3 wide color gamut and 1 billion color original color display.
The Redmi XT smart TV is powered by a quad-core A73 processor paired with 3GB of RAM while there is 32GB storage onboard. The large RAM and storage ensure the TV can be used to run several apps at the same time without any hassle.
In terms of sound, the new gaming TV comes with four built-in speakers consisting of two bass-enhancing inverter tubes, and 25W independent dual-frequency high-power audio. In addition, the Redmi XT gaming TV can also support voice prompt thanks to XiaoAI. It can also be connected to mobile phones, notebooks, and even via third-party software for screen projection. The product ships with an HDMI 2.1 data cable.
The Redmi XT Gaming TV comes in three sizes- 55 inches, 65 inches, and 75 inches. The 55-inch model is priced at 2,099 yuan ($289), while the 65-inch model comes in at 2,799 yuan ($385). The 75-inch model will retail for 4,999 yuan ($688). The product is presently up for pre-order in China via Jingdong,.
Fiido the sports technology company that specializes in e-bikes and e-scooter is giving an amazing deal on Fiido X folding electric bike. Under this deal, you can get the folding bike for as low as $800. Also, you can participate in a limited-time deal of $1 credit for $1000. Please note that you can also avail of a $200 discount by using the coupon code: FX20. This deal ends on October 26, 2022, GMT 10:00. So be sure to place your order before the deal expires.
Fiido X Folding Electric Bike
Fiido X Fold electric bike with torque sensors is perfect for the urban commute. Designed to be the perfect commute partner the Fiido X Fold E-bike is a one-stop solution for your work and exercise. The lightweight electric bike comes with Shimano 7 speed that rolls your bike at a faster pace on a flat surface and uses less effort to climb uphill. The e-bike is designed to adapt to the various urban road conditions making your ride smooth and comfortable. The stylish e-bike is known not only for convenience but also for its aesthetics and is aptly titled Find your X factor.
Key Features:
Award-winning design
Minimalist yet efficient design
PAS0 (Zero power-assistance) mode for smooth riding
Upgraded passcode security system to include a power-saving mode
+15° stem angle that adds to the riding comfort
Adjusted algorithm for torque system
A Derailleur hanger included for protection
A softer and finer saddle that provides more comfort
Fiido is an intelligent sports technology company focusing on E-bikes and E-scooters. They create powerful and stylish electric bikes, electric scooters, and accessories. The brand aims to revolutionize mobility and help the world go green by providing outstanding riding experiences to riders across the globe. By means of technological promotion, Fiido has been dedicated to making exercise easier and settling mobility challenges since its establishment in December 2016.
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Xiaomi Smart Ecology has officially unveiled a new audio product dubbed Xiaomi Bone Conduction Headphones. The new product comes with a starting price tag of 699 yuan ($96) and is available in China via JD.com.
The most outstanding feature of the smart wearable is the use of bone conduction technology. The technology works by transmitting sound vibrations along your cheekbones instead of through the air. It is the same technique that sea mammals use underwater and is said to be the technique used by German classical composer Ludwig Van Beethoven to make music when he lost his hearing. With this technology, users can also hear the sound of their environment without affecting the outside world when listening to music, so that they can always pay attention to the environment.
The vibrator inside the earphone adopts an innovative track-type design, and the sound quality is more distinct. There is also a 360° closed directional sound cavity, which can effectively suppress sound leakage and protect privacy.
In terms of connection, the new earbuds use a Bluetooth 5.2 chip, allowing for fast connectivity. The company claims a link delay is as low as about 86ms. Thus, users can have a stable connection to the headset when exercising, and there will be no disconnection.
In addition, the earphone has a single battery life of up to 12 hours. It uses a Type-C interface that is common to mobile phone charging cables. A 5-minute charge can provide to two hours of music playback.
In other respects, the Xiaomi Bone Conduction headset supports MIUI pop-up quick connection. The device is automatically and quickly paired when it is close to the phone. It also comes with IP66 dust and water resistance meaning that it can withstand wind, rain and sweat.
Renowned home appliance company Toshiba is no newbie in the TV industry. The Japanese company started producing its first black-and-white TV in 1952, and it has been sold in 102 countries and regions in the past 70 years. The company has just officially unveiled its first audio-visual dual-core MiniLED flagship TV in China. The smart TV is dubbed Toshiba Z770 MiniLED TV and is also the official designated TV for the 2022 World Cup holden in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.
In terms of product strength, Toshiba says the TV is equipped with more than 3,000 Mini LED lamp beads, which can realize 500+ dot matrix partition light control. The smart TV is also equipped with a ZR vision chip outputting top-notch picture quality.
In terms of color, ΔE≈1, covers 95% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut. The Z770 series also comes with BR auditory perception chip. It also comes with patented psychological bass technology, and adaptive ambient sound, to create a theatre-level sound experience.
Furthermore, the Z770 series utilizes a full-screen design and is powered by a quad-core chipset with Cortex-A73 architecture. The processor is backed by 4GB RAM while there is 64GB storage onboard. It is equipped with rocket launcher 2.1.2 multi-channel audio, and 60W audio power. Also, the smart TV runs Android 9 OS out-of-the-box.
In addition, it also supports VRR+ALLM automatic low latency+MEMC motion compensation, WiFi-6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and HDMI 2.1, etc.
In terms of pricing, the 65-inch version is priced at 8,999 yuan ($1,239), and the 75-inch model will retail for 12,999 yuan ($1,789). It is presently on pre-sale in China via JD.com.
OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact edition smartphone has launched in China. It is a limited edition version of the regular OnePlus Ace Pro that debuted in August. The OnePlus Ace Pro is also a rebranded variant of the OnePlus 10T in the global market. For those unaware, Genshin Impact is an action role-playing game.
The OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact edition comes with design changes as well as a customised box bundled with goodies from the role-playing game. The smartphone ships with a custom gift box with collector-grade limited packaging. The box has a texture that reflects the city wall at the entrance of the Liyue port. The smartphone is bundled with a gift box that includes various goodies like Walnut stickers, Walnut painting limited poster, ‘A Letter to Travellers’ (including 1,000 rough stones), a SIM ejector pin, butterfly seat charging adapter, and a customised heat dissipation protective shell.
Coming to the smartphone, the OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact edition adopts a third-generation silk glass technology and an integrated design that is claimed to be built after 25 days and 130 processes. There is a flame texture on the back panel that symbolises walnut from the game. The light and shadow effects can be changed with different viewing angles. There is a small butterfly that stays above the OnePlus logo. The power button is also accentuated by Red colour. The LED flash unit has also ‘Plum Blosson Eye’ of walnut. Lastly, the bottom of the back panel has walnut portrait head embossing.
As for the core specifications, the OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact edition is the same as the regular variant. This means that the device features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 16MP front snapper whereas the rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle snapper, and a 2MP macro unit. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC coupled with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It is backed by a 4,800mAh battery unit with support for 150W fast charging. The OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact edition comes with walnut software customisation that includes boot animation, live wallpaper, fingerprint unlocking, charging animation, built-in app icons, and more.
The OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact edition is available in a single 16GB + 512GB variant and it carries a price tag of RMB 4,299 (~$591). It is up for pre-orders from today with sales commencing from October 31st. OnePlus has also announced a Yuashen Limited Edition 18W Freezing Point Phone Cooler. It is priced at RMB 219 (~$30) but is available at a limited period price of RMB 199 (~$27).
Where to buy
This Oneplus Ace Pro Genshin Impact edition phone is available on Giztop.
At the end of August, a mysterious Oppo smartphone with model number PHJ110 was certified by TENAA. Now, almost two months later, the listing of the phone has been populated with the key specs.
As per the listing, the handset will likely be a budget 5G smartphone. Let’s take a look at the features it will offer.
Oppo PHJ110 | Source: TENAA
According to TENAA, the upcoming Oppo PHJ110 will flaunt a 6.56-inch display (TFT LCD) with a resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels (HD+) and 16.7 million colors. It might have at least a 90Hz refresh rate though it is not mentioned.
The device will be powered by a chipset comprising a 2.2GHz CPU. The chip will be paired with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage.
Interestingly, despite sporting an LCD screen, the phone is said to house an under-display fingerprint sensor. We believe it could be a typo and the handset could actually come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Further, the device will feature a MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB). It will arrive with a dual-camera system on the rear consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary snapper. On the front, it will have an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
It will be backed by a 4,880mAh battery (rated). The typical value could be 5,000mAh. Last but not least, the smartphone will measure 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm in dimensions and weigh 188 g.
The Oppo PHJ110 will most probably go official in China without any fanfare, like any other budget handsets from the brand.
Samsung just launched a new app called the Camera Assistant that is being released for Galaxy smartphones. The new app is a part of the company’s Good Lock suite of personalization apps that aim to improve the user experience.
The South Korean tech giant has announced the new Camera Assistant application that aims to offer advanced features while using the Galaxy phone’s camera. This would help improve the users customizability with the camera’s auto mode. As of right now, the app is available in regions like India, South Korea, and some other markets through the Galaxy Store. Furthermore, this app also brings the ability to let users disable or enable automatic HDR as well.
Apart from this, Galaxy phone users can also expect to see soft photo texture and even automatic lens switching when shooting subjects that are away from the user. Notably, the new Camera Assistant app also allows you to shoot videos even when they are using the Photo mode. Users can even hold the shutter button to start recording videos. One of the most important features added to the Camera Assistant is the Quick Shot option that lets you reduce motion blur in still images.
Although, Samsung stated that the image quality might be lowered slightly when the feature is used. But, it should help in better capturing quick moving subjects like pets. With this new app, there is no need for any setup since it basically enables a number of new options into the Galaxy phone’s camera settings that users can toggle as per their requirements. For those interested, you can check out the application by clicking on this link here.
Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 13 OS based One UI 5.0 update for its flagship Galaxy S22 series. The latest major Android update was highly anticipated, and the company is releasing the software upgrade after weeks of beta testing.
So now, users of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra can finally enjoy the latest version of the Android operating system. Interestingly, the update is currently only made available for the Exynos 2200 variant of the high end Galaxy S22 lineup. In other words, the major update will only be available in select regions as of right now.
For those unaware, the beta testing for the One UI 5.0 on the premium phones has been live for weeks, so users on the Android 13 beta build will receive a small update from Samsung tht shifts them to the live build. However, Galaxy S22 users that are still on the Android 12 OS builds can expect to see a download size in the gigabytes for the new update.
At the moment, the new software update carries the firmware version S90xBXXU2BVJA and is currently being rolled out in Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK as well. Meanwhile, other European nations will start receiving the update sometime later today (24th October 2022). For those interested, you can head to Settings > Software update and then select Download and install.
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