Realme Q5 Pro launched as the most affordable smartphone with a Snapdragon 870 SoC earlier this year. The China-exclusive device goes by the name of Realme GT Neo 3T in other markets.
As part of the Double Eleven sale, JD.com is offering a heavy discount on this phone. It is being sold at 33% off.
The 8GB + 128GB memory configuration of Realme Q5 Pro is priced at ¥2,099 ($292) in China. But it can be bought for as low as ¥1,409 ($195).
JD.com has listed the phone at ¥1,899. Additionally, the retailer is offering discount coupons worth ¥490 to further lower the price.
The Realme Q5 Pro is already a great device for its asking price With this deal, it becomes a no-brainer purchase for anyone looking for a smartphone in this price segment.
The same 8GB + 128GB version of the handset (Realme GT Neo 3T) is priced at ₹31,999 ($390) in India. Due to festive sales, it is currently available for around ₹24,000 ($292). Whereas, in China, it costs only around ₹16,000 ($195). That’s a massive price difference.
The key highlights of Realme Q5 Pro (aka Realme GT Neo 3T) include a 6.62-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, 64MP primary camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and 80W fast wired charging support.
Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M23 5G smartphone for some regions including Europe. Following that, the brand launched the Galaxy A04 smartphone a couple of months back. Now, it appears that these devices will soon land in the Indian market along with the Galaxy A04e.
Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has spotted the devices with model numbers SM-M236B/DS, SM-A045F/DS, and SM-A042F/DS on the support page of Samsung’s Indian website. These model numbers correspond to the Galaxy A23 5G, the Galaxy A04e, and the Galaxy A04. Out of these three, two devices are already available in other regions of the world, while the Galaxy A04e was also recently unveiled by the brand. Let’s take a look at their spec sheets to get a better idea of what these devices will bring to the table.
Samsung Galaxy M23 5G specifications
Samsung Galaxy M23 5G
The Galaxy M23 5G comes with a 6.6-inch LCD FHD+ 120Hz screen, a Snapdragon 750G CPU, 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB or 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging capability. It also has Android 12 OS with One UI 4.1 and a fingerprint scanner on the side. It sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera as well as a triple camera system with 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro).
Samsung Galaxy A04e specifications
The Galaxy A04e features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD panel with an HD+ resolution. A waterdrop notch on the screen holds a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Galaxy A04e is powered by an unidentified octa-core processor. According to rumors, the gadget will be equipped with the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. The SoC is paired with 3 or 4 GB of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy A04e
A 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor are located on its rear panel. One UI Core 4.1, a scaled-down version of One UI designed for entry-level models, is preinstalled on top of the device’s preloaded Android 12 OS. Only 10W charging is supported by the 5,000mAh battery that powers the Galaxy A04e. The smartphone has a dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB-C connector, and a 3.5mm audio jack for communication.
Samsung Galaxy A04 specifications
The display is 6.5 inches with an Infinity-V notch. HD+ resolution is supported by the screen. It includes a 5-megapixel selfie camera on the front. The device is powered by an octa-core processor, which is likely the Exynos 850. The chipset is complemented by up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The device has a microSD card slot for more storage.
Samsung Galaxy A04
The back of the device has a dual camera setup with an LED flash. It contains a 2-megapixel depth sensor in addition to the main camera with a 50-megapixel resolution and an f/1.8 aperture. The device is powered by Android 12 OS with One UI Core 4.1 on top. A battery with a capacity of 5,000mAh powers the gadget. The standard connectivity capabilities are present, including dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Realme’s next number series smartphones have been confirmed to launch in November. The next number series in the brand’s portfolio is none other than the Realme 10 lineup. The confirmation has come through Realme’s global Twitter handle. Additionally, the company’s VP Madhav Sheth has teased three major leap-forward technologies in terms of performance, design, and display on the upcoming offerings. It’s worth noting that Realme is yet to reveal the exact launch date of the Realme 10 series, however, rumours point to a November 5th launch in China.
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The teasers reveal that the Realme 10 series will have three main features: design, display, and performance. The lineup is expected to consist of a regular and Pro+ variant with more devices in the pipeline for the near future. One of the teasers suggests that the upcoming offering may feature a curved display. Realme hasn’t explicitly revealed the details of the Realme 10 series. We expect the brand to tease more features in the coming weeks.
As per rumours the Realme 10 4G will come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout. It will offer an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is tipped to be equipped with an Helio G99 chipset paired with 4GB RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
On the other hand, the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with curved edges and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It will reportedly be powered by a Dimensity 1080 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Pro+ is tipped to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.
The Razer Sanrio Limited Edition wireless mouse with a 950-hour battery life has been released in China. The wireless mouse sports a sleek and compact design. It comes in three styling options – Big Ear Dog, Melody, and Kuromi.
The mouse has a 1000Hz polling rate, and 1800 DPI and its architecture is based on the 5G optical engine sensor PAW3369. It has onboard memory, 6 customizable buttons, and a set of configuration files.
The Sanrio Limited Edition wireless mouse features the Razer Hyperspeed wireless technology for faster wireless connectivity than conventional models. The Razer Hyperspeed technology also means that there is a lower click latency for the mouse. The wireless mouse has a click lifespan of about 60 million, thanks to the Razer micro-motion technology.
The mouse weighs about 60g and also supports Bluetooth/ 2.4GHz dual-mode wireless connectivity. The wireless mouse is available for direct purchase via Tmall and is priced at 449 yuan (~$62). The three design options of Big Ear Dog, Melody, and Kuromi allow users to pick the design that best suits their desires.
The long battery life, lightweight design, super-low click latency, and wireless connectivity could spur demand for the product. It could also be very handy in gaming applications with its programmable buttons as part of the options. There are no details yet on the global availability of the Razer Sanrio Limited Edition wireless mouse.
Tomorrow (Oct. 27), Redmi will finally unveil the Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones. To be specific, the company is expected to announce the Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and Note 12 Explorer at tomorrow’s event. Today, the company released an official confirmation on the display of the Redmi Note 12 Pro models.
The poster makes it clear that the Redmi Note 12 Pro series will have a flat AMOLED screen with a punch-hole at the top. The screen will have a diamond-like pixel arrangement for clearer and better picture quality. The display will offer features like 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and 10,000-level dimming. In addition, it will offer better protection to the eyes from harmful blue rays.
The images of the Redmi Note 12 Pro series released by the brand confirm that it will be equipped with a pair of speaker grilles (top and bottom) for stereo output. The top edge of the device also features a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, and a microphone. The bottom edge of the device features a USB-C port, a microphone, and a SIM slot apart from the speaker grille. While it is not clear, it appears that the Note 12 family is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro will come with an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera. The Note 12 Pro+, on the other hand, will house an OIS-assisted 200-megapixel Samsung HPX primary camera. Both devices are expected to house a 5,000mAh battery. The Pro model is expected to support 67W fast charging, while the Pro+ will offer 120W fast charging.
It is unclear whether the rumored Redmi Note 12 Explorer edition will have a curved or a flat OLED panel. This model is expected to have a 200-megapixel Samsung HPX camera and 210W fast charging. All the phones in the lineup will have the Dimensity 1080 chipset.
Single’s Day is one of the biggest shopping days in China. It falls on November 11, and therefore, it is also known as Double Eleven. As we are nearing the said date, retailers have started offering discounts.
Online retailer JD.com is offering around a 35% discount on the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition. Let’s take a look at this deal.
Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition
The base 8GB + 128GB variant of Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition is priced at ¥3,999 ($557) in China. But as part of the Double Eleven sale, JD is selling the smartphone for as low as ¥2,579 ($359).
In order to avail this deal, customers need to pre-order the phone ahead of the sale by depositing ¥100. By doing so, they will be offered a flat ¥1,000 discount on the handset and a ¥390 discount coupon. If they are a JD Plus member, they will receive an additional ¥30 discount coupon.
As a result, customers can get a maximum discount of ¥1,420 ($198). The effective price of the device comes down to only ¥2,579 ($359).
At this price, the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition sounds like a good deal. For those unaware, the Dimensity model lacks so many features at its original price. We have explained this in detail in a standalone article.
If you were planning to buy this China-exclusive smartphone through friends or family members living in the region, now is the best time to do so.
Two alleged spies from China have just recently been arrested in the US for allegedly interfering with the investigation case against Huawei. The company has been designated as a national security threat in the past, so here’s all we know about this matter.
The Department of Justice announced that it had arrested two men that are believed to be working for Chinese intelligence. These men apparently tried to hinder the US investigation into the Chinese tech giant. For those unaware, the company was placed in the US Entity list back in 2019, and faced further sanctions in months that followed. It was even cut off from Google at the start and lost its primary chip supplier, TSMC, as well by the following year.
Since then, Huawei’s smartphone operations faced a crippling blow, with its latest smartphone models launching with top end Qualcomm chipsets that do only offer 4G connectivity. From being a top smartphone maker, the brand is nowhere near the top players in the market any longer. The two Chinese spies arrested by the US are Guochum He and Zheng Wang. Both of these men are being accused of working with the Chinese government and attempting to steal files and other information from the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Notably, the files being stolen were related to an “ongoing federal criminal investigation and prosecution of a global telecommunications company (Company-1) based in the PRC (People’s Republic of China) believed to be Huawei.” In the list of accusations, both men were even charged with bribing 41,000 US Dollars in Bitcoin to a US government employee, who they thought was working for the PRC. However, that governemnt employee was actually a double agent for the FBI. So now, Wang faces 20 years in prison while He may face a sentence nearly twice as long, around 40 years.
Ola Electric has been working on an electric car for some time now. And during the Diwali festival, the company had shared another promotional video, which teased its first ever electric car. So here are all the interesting details we could spot.
For those unaware, the company has already teased its upcoming electric vehicle in the past as well. Now, the brand has teased the new Ola Electric Car once again, this time offering us a glimpse of the interiors of the vehicle. The teaser was shared on YouTube and shows off the design of the steering wheel, which is quite unique. It features a rectangular design, with digital dials for the driver’s instrumentation. The steering wheel also houses a central infotainment system and a crossover like body style.
Prior to its electric car, the brand had also launched the Ola S1 Air series of electric scooters, which were the most affordable model in the country. So, we can expect some competitive pricing for its electric car as well. The new teaser only offers us a brief look at the interiors, but the rectangular steering design is very different from the conventional circular wheel format. Furthermore, it also has the Ola logo on the center, which is surrounded by backlit steering controls.
Interestingly, the electric car showed off in the teaser video appears to be different from the one we have seen before. The last teaser had showcased a sporty sedan like electric vehicle. However, the latest teaser shows a new model with a crossover like design. So, it is appears that the final body is still unclear at the moment. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
Before you read this article, I must say that I love this phone. This uleFone Armor 17 Pro, although it looks ordinary, it is actually very interesting. If I had to choose one of the best rugged phones in 2022, Armor 17 Pro would be one of the candidates.
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Unboxing
The reason I like this phone so much is that as soon as I opened the box, I could feel the thoughtfulness of uleFone. First of all, the charging cable, manual, and Tempered Glass Screen Protector that comes with most rugged phone are all there. What’s also included is a lanyard and SIM pick to help you open the SIM card slot. This SIM pick is better than a pry bar, because once the pry bar is broken, you can’t use it, but this SIM pick allows you to break it at least twice.
This charger is also very awesome, we’ll leave it to the charging part to talk more about it. There is also a special accessory that only Armor 17 Pro has, a Wallet, with MagSafe!
MagSafe Wallets
Yes, Armor 17 Pro not only supports wireless charging, but also supports magnetic wireless charging. Meaning it can be used like an iPhone with a magnetic wallet, and it’s free. In fact, it’s more than a wallet, it’s also a phone stand. Unfold it like this and it keeps the phone up.
Definitely a very handy tool for those of you who love to watch Tiktok. If you are interested in MagSafe accessory for iPhone, you can also buy some and install it on Armor 17 Pro. Don’t worry, it definitely fits, because I put the Armor 17 Pro’s wallet on iPhone and it works too. But this free accessory seems to be available only to the first 500 orders, so hurry up and order it if you like it.
Design
The Armor 17 Pro’s design looks rather normal, but that doesn’t mean it’s ugly. The back is very simple, with a matte carbon fiber textured back panel plus a centered lens module. There’s no flashy design, so at least you won’t get bored with it after a long time. And it feels great to the touch, very silky smooth. The SIM card slot supports two SIM cards and one TF card. The power button and fingerprint button are all in one, and there is also an NFC and headphone jack. Even though the speakers are dual stereo speakers, the Armor 17 Pro is one of the most fully featured rugged phones I’ve ever seen.
Although the 17 Pro is a rugged phone, it is only 12.5mm thick and the weight is less than 300g, which is a relatively thin and light rugged phone. It not only supports the basic IP68 and IP69K certifications, but it also has no dust plugs for its ports. This shows that uleFone is very confident with the dustproof capability. If there is dirt on the port, wash and dry it and you can continue to use it.
Camera
The Armor 17 Pro’s camera module is made up of three cameras, the main camera is the 108MP HM2 and the other two are the 8MP Ultra-wide camera and a Night vision camera. the HM2 is a very good sensor and will give you a very nice photo most of the time. The most surprising thing is that it has autofocus face detection. Even today many phones do not have this feature.
Main Camera
The 8MP Ultra-wide camera doesn’t perform as well as the main camera, but considering that some rugged phones don’t even have an Ultra-wide camera, it’s good that the 17 Pro has this one.
Ultra-wide Camera
Display
The Armor 17 Pro’s screen is a 120Hz FHD+ LCD screen with Corning Gorilla 5th gen protective glass. 120Hz screens are rare in rugged phones. And with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, it’s already much better than most rugged phones. If you want it to be smooth and power efficient, you can also choose 90Hz.
Performance
The processor it uses is Helio G99, although a little better than many other rugged phones in the G80 series, but you probably know it based on the Benchmark score, still an entry chip. PUBG mobile? No problem. Genshin Impact? Maybe run in the lowest graphics. I recommend that you only use it to watch videos or websites browsing, with the high refresh rate of the screen, the experience of daily use will be a big step up from other rugged phones.
Charging
The Armor 17 Pro supports 66w of wired charging and 15w of wireless charging, and the wired charging power is the fastest of any rugged phone we’ve tested. 38% in 10 minutes and 90% in 30 minutes.
This free charger is really great, not only is it a Type C port, and it supports all the charging protocols, meaning that almost all devices can be charged quickly with it. Normally such a charger would cost you extra money to buy, uleFone gave it to us for free which I really didn’t expect.
So, can you understand why I love it now? It looks like an ordinary rugged phone, and there is no fancy design. However, it has MagSafe, it has a magnetic wallet, it has 66w charging speed, it has a 120Hz screen, these are its unique pros.
Especially MagSafe, I never thought there would be this kind of feature on the rugged phone, which normal Android phones don’t have. It refreshes my perception of rugged phone again.
HAYLOU is giving a whopping 33% discount on the HAYLOU PurFree Bone Conduction Headphone on Amazon US. The headphone which generally retails for $120 is now available for $84.98 only. Moreover, you also get an additional 5% discount coupon which brings down the final price to $79.99. Please note that the 5% discount is available as a clip-coupon on the Amazon product page itself. This deal ends on October 30, 2022.
HAYLOU PurFree (BC01) Bone Conduction Headphones is a wireless headphone that uses bone conduction audio technology to relay your audio directly to your inner ears through vibrations on your bones. This open-ear design headphone is comfortable and safer than the in-ear design as it keeps your ear canal healthy and reduces the chances of hearing loss.
The headphone uses tough memory titanium alloy which is lightweight and does not easily distort or deform with repeated twisting. Designed with a multi-point support system, it keeps your headphone on your temple bones even when you are doing strenuous activities like jogging or biking. The brand uses skin-friendly and high-quality silicone to cover the titanium body. Winner of the 2022 Reddot Design award, the headphone not only ensures a comfortable fit but also minimum sound leaks.
HAYLOU PurFree (BC01) features the Haylou Directional Audio Technology that effectively avoids sound leakages and protects your privacy and comes with a Qualcomm QCC3044 chipset that gives you a premium HD quality audio experience. The in-built dual microphones and cVc Noise-canceling algorithm intelligently recognize and reduce background noise to give you crystal clear calls.
HAYLOU PurFree Bone Conduction Headphone comes with a high-capacity polymer lithium battery. Combined with the low power consumption chip, the headphone gives you 8 hours of battery life on a single charge and can be charged fully in just 1.5 hours. Moreover, with the fast charging function, you get 2 hours of battery life with just 10mins of charge. Featuring Bluetooth v5.2 it comes with dual device connectivity that gives you a fast, smooth, and stable connection on two devices simultaneously.
Generally retailing for $120 you can now buy HAYLOU PurFree (BC01) Bone Conduction Headphone at a heavily discounted price of $79.99 only on Amazon US. Please note that this deal ends on October 30, 2022. So make sure to place your order before the deal expires.
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A new report has just revealed some interesting details regarding the upcoming EarFun Air Pro 3 truly wireless earbuds. The TWS model was spotted on a major certification website, which revealed its design and specifications. So let’s have a look.
The news arrives from 91Mobiles, who spotted the new wireless earphones on the FCC certification website. Looking at the database, we can see that the company is planning on launching a new hearable product that is called the Air Pro 3. As the name suggests, it will be the successor to the Air Pro 2 model. The certification listing revealed that the earbuds will offer Active Noice Cancellation (ANC) as well as Qualcomm aptX adaptive support, and more.
Talking about its design, we can see that the EarFun Air Pro 3 comes with a rectangular charging case that has rounded corners. Meanwhile, we can see that the earbuds themselves feature an in ear design with silicon tips and a stem design. The body of the earbuds also houses a button that will likely offer multiple functions like play, pause, next track, and more. The earbuds’ tips are also slightly angled, which allows them to offer a better fit as well.
Arriving at the specifications, the new Air Pro 3 model will offer aptX adaptive sound, ANC, and even Bluetooth 5.3. This model will likely be compatible with both iOS and Android and will be powered by a 54mAh battery on each bud, which is further supplemented by a 520mAh battery pack on the charging case. The user manual on FCC claims that the earbuds will take around 1 hour to charge fully while the charging case will take around 2 hours of charging through a USB Type C port. It even supports wireless charging that would take 3.5 hours.
Apple is apparently planning on finally ditching its lightning port in favor of the USB Type C port. The company has been pushing its proprietary technology on its latest iPhones for years now, but it seems that this will soon change.
The European Union recently passed a law that made it mandatory for all smartphone makers to launch handsets that feature the USB Type C port by the year 2024. As of right now, the Cupertino based giant is the only major brand to not follow this USB standard in the smartphone market. Rather, it shipped its iPhones with its proprietary Lightning port. Now, the brand has explained the reasons for not adopting the USB Type C standard, however, it has also stated that it will be complying with the order to sell its iPhones in Europe in 2024.
The news arrives from Apple marketing lead Greg Joswiak during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. In the interview, the executive stated that “Obviously we’ll have to comply, we have no choice.” He also added that the brand is not happy being forced to adopt the USB Type C for the iPhone. Joswiak stated that the Lightning port and USB Type C port would never have been invented if Apple had previously switched to micro USB ports. But it seems like the iPhone 15 series might be the first ever smartphone from the brand to make the switch.
The official even said that switching to USB Type C ports from Lightning ports would also lead to a lot of e-waste as well. Despite this, it seems that the iPhone maker is planning on shipping its handsets with the mandatory change by or after 2024. This won’t be the first Apple product to feature the USB-C, since the 10th gen iPad already has it and the brand even uses it for its Mac models as well. So, it was only a matter of time that the brand made the switch.
In May, Vivo unveiled the Vivo S15 and S15 Pro smartphones in China. These phones have remained exclusive to the home market. Recent reports have claimed that the company is now prepping up the Vivo S16 series. There could be three models in the line-up: the Vivo S16, the Vivo S16 Pro, and the Vivo S16e, which is the most basic variant.
In a recent Weibo post, Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the upcoming Vivo S-series phones will be equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset and the forthcoming Dimensity 8200. To recall, the vanilla Vivo S15 came equipped with the Snapdragon 870. It appears that the same SoC will power its successor.
Vivo S15 series
The Dimensity 8200 is expected to debut in the coming months as the successor to the Dimensity 8100, which is currently under the hood of the Vivo S15 Pro. So, it looks like the Dimensity 8200 chipset will be used to power the Vivo S16 Pro.
Other reports have claimed that the Vivo S16e will be powered by the Dimensity 1080 chipset. Unfortunately, the other specifications of the Vivo S16 series have not surfaced yet.
The Vivo S16 is likely to come in black, blue, and purple colors, while the Pro model will be available in shades like black, green, and orange gold. It is speculated that the Pro variant will come equipped with the Vivo V1+, which will offer an enhanced photography experience.
As far as the launch of the Vivo S16 series is concerned, it appears that the company may announce it in the early months of 2023. Rumors are rife that Vivo will unveil the Vivo X90 series of smartphones in December this year. The lineup is expected to feature the Dimensity 9200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets as well as a 1-inch camera sensor.
Earlier this year, Samsung introduced the “Maintenance Mode” for its Galaxy smartphones in the Korean market. Now, the feature is finally making its way to the global market. Samsung also started rolling out One UI 5 update for its flagship Galaxy S22 series earlier this week.
Samsung Maintanance Mode
Maintenance mode
Users will be able to set up alternative user accounts to handle core tasks without having access to personal data when they turn in their device for repair. The person in charge of the device is prevented from accessing their private data, such as pictures, messages, contacts, or user-installed apps, when Maintenance Mode is enabled.
Any data or accounts created during Maintenance Mode are automatically removed when the owner exits the mode. They will be allowed to download apps from the Galaxy Store, but as soon as the owner exits Maintenance Mode, those apps, together with any data or accounts made, will be erased.
To enable this mode, go to Settings > Battery and device care menu > enable “Maintenance Mode.”
The smartphone needs to be restarted after the mode has been enabled. According to Samsung, Knox, the company’s defense-grade security platform that offers multi-layered protection, powers this feature.
Select One UI 5 compatible models will start receiving this new feature over the next months. By 2023, more Galaxy devices will be made accessible as part of the rollout.
Redragon has just launched a new gaming product in the Indian market. The new device is the Castor K631 Pro, which is a wireless mechanical keyboard for gaming. It features RGB and has a compact form factor as well. So let’s have a look.
For those unaware Redragon is a known brand in the region for offering a number of gaming related peripherals at a lucrative price tag. So, the new model is definitely interesting, since it’s a bit more premium and offers some notable features. The new Castor K631 Pro features Outemu mechanical keys in a 68 key size format that promises to deliver a smooth typing experience despite being so portable. Notably, the launch of the new wireless mechanical keyboard also arrives a short while after the company launched new RGB speakers in the region.
Looking at its design, it offers RGB backlighting and houses Outemu Red (Linear) switches, which are silent by design. Furthermore, the 68 key keyboard is 65 percent in size, which basically means it’s 35 percent smaller than conventional models. This helps gamers since it frees up more space for mouse movement on the desktop. It also weighs just 473 grams and can connect to your PC or laptop through a 2.4GHz USB receiver. Although, it even supports Bluetooth connectivity as well.
For software, the company offers various options to control the RGB styles for better customizabiity. It has 20 built in backlighting styles and can even sync with your music. Users can also set Macro shortcuts and key bindings can also be put into the software for more efficient work and gaming. The Redragon Castor K631 Pro RGB Mechanical BT Wireless Keyboard is available on the company’s official website and Amazon India for a price tag of 5,990 INR.
Wearing this Apple Watch Ultra, I completed a five-day trekking trip in Tibet.
The first thing I felt when I got the Apple Watch Ultra, it was indeed big, but much lighter than I thought it would be. The larger size objectively makes up for Apple Watch’s shortcomings in battery life and improves control in outdoor scenarios.
The most obvious change is the display, which makes it easier to see the customizable complications on the dial. And with a 2000-nit screen, it’s easy to see dials and sports data outdoors with this brightness.
Previously, we wore Apple Watch with a minimalist style, and two buttons and a touch screen were sufficient for interaction. But in outdoor hiking and diving scenarios, it’s very different.
Apple Watch Ultra
In outdoor sports, there is more reliance on mechanical operation.
Because when wearing gloves or floating in the water, touch screen operations is prone to accidental touch. For this reason, mainstream outdoor watches are designed with 4-5 mechanical buttons on the side of the watch, and each of them protrudes for easy pressing.
The Apple Watch Ultra’s digital crown is rugged enough to be rubbed with gloves, and the Dock key has an increased surface area and protrudes outward for easier pressing. The custom buttons are the biggest change to get rid of the touch screen for extreme sports. Before I left each day, I pressed it to start recording, and to pause or continue, I double-pressed the custom button and the Dock key. Only when the hike is finished will I use the touch screen to end the exercise.
The 3 physical buttons are compact enough for the Apple Watch Ultra, but the customization of the keys is not extreme enough for what I experienced on foot. For example, when I press and hold the custom button, it does not open other functions, but instead appears as a shutdown screen like a long press on the Dock key. This will also lead to the compass, blood oxygen and other App in the middle of the hike, the physical button is not enough to support the application switch, still rely on the touch screen operation.
It is reasonable to say that the larger screen to see the data is also more clear. After the actual hiking experience, I think it’s more important to see than to hear. Especially during the summit stage above 4500m, my heart rate jumped from 120 to 153 every 10 steps, and although I still had the strength to lift my wrist, I didn’t feel like looking at the time, pace, and another information line by line.
On the hike, I asked a few fellow hikers wearing smartwatches what they would be concerned about on their watches. There were a few main things that people were most concerned about: route, elevation, heart rate, and the infrequently used but indispensable blood oxygen saturation.
Pre-installed routes are supported in some outdoor watches of Jamin and Sonto, and Apple Watch can import routes through third-party software two-step road, outdooractive, and Wikiloc. During the five days of the trek, I mainly used the Apple Watch Ultra to record the route and backtracked once in case I needed to do so.
Apple Watch Ultra
Elevation and heart rate are recorded for viewing during and after the hike.
I will adjust my pace based on these two data during the hike. After the hike is over, the climb and heart rate will be used as a reference for the difficulty of today’s hike, which will be used to decide whether to continue tomorrow or to take it slow.
Regarding the accuracy of the elevation, the local guide said, “According to past experience, the elevation shown on the smartwatch is about 100m off from the actual one. After I measured the elevation at two places, the Apple Watch Ultra’s elevation error was within 10 meters, which is quite accurate.
What about battery life? Let’s start with the conclusion that the Apple Watch Ultra lasts for more than 30 hours, but that’s for everyday use. If you want to continuously record more than 5 hours of exercise, you still have to charge it once a day.
I wore it to work before this test. I put it on at 9:24am on the first day and used the watch to record my run for 1 hour until 18:04pm the next day when the watch reminded me that 10% of the battery was left.
For the outdoor scenario, I used two tests.
With the all weather display on, I recorded a 6 hour hike starting at 10:00 am, with route tracking from third party software turned on. When I arrived at camp at 16:05, I had 37% battery left.
The all-weather display was turned off, and the 9-hour hike was recorded continuously. During this time, I played music for 40min and took photos with the screen lit for about 30min. 10% of the battery remained after the hike.
So, who needs it?
During the hike, I also talked to my friends who were wearing smart devices about what kind of outdoor smart watch they wanted. In the answers they gave, they put smart all in the first place, followed by outdoor features.
Now we have no shortage of smartwatch options and enough features to meet our daily fitness routine, but to go further, we still need to look towards outdoor watches that are more adaptable to the limits. When the Apple Watch Ultra combines the two, it can deal with extreme environments and record movement while intelligently managing it.
Back in April 2021, Samsung launched the Galaxy F02s in India. The device was launched as an entry-level smartphone with an affordable price tag of Rs. 8,999. Now, a new report has emerged stating that the brand is working on a successor of the device called the Galaxy F04s.
A Pricebaba report reveals that the alleged Samsung Galaxy F04s has been spotted on the Wi-Fi alliance database with the model number SM-E045F/DS.
It appears that Samsung is skipping a generation and jumping straight to Galaxy F04s. The SM-E045F/DS supports 2.4GHz single-band Wi-Fi, according to its Wi-Fi certification. The operating system on the device is Android 12. Unfortunately, no other details regarding the device are available as of yet.
Since the Samsung Galaxy F02s was a rebranded Galaxy M02s / Galaxy A02s, it is highly likely that the Galaxy F04s will also be a rebranded Galaxy A04s. Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Galaxy A04s to get an idea of what to expect from the Galaxy F04s.
Samsung Galaxy A04s specs
The Samsung Galaxy A04s features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a Gorilla Glass 3 screen. The device sports a side-mounted fingerprint scanner built into the power button.
The Exynos 850 octa-core CPU is at the heart of the Galaxy A04s. It has a microSD card slot for expansion up to 1TB and 64GB of inbuilt storage with 4GB of RAM. Support for 4GB virtual RAM is also available. A 5,000mAh battery unit that supports 15W quick charging powers the gadget. On top of Android 12 OS, the smartphone runs OneUI 4.1.
The Samsung Galaxy A04s includes three cameras on the back, including a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP portrait camera. There is a 5MP selfie camera up front.
We had just recently reported on Google working on a new Pixel series smartphone that features the model number G10. This model is apparently a modified Pixel 7 Pro model, however, this device also hints at some specs that we can expect for next year’s Pixel 8 Pro.
The initial news regarding the Pixel G10 model was shared by developer Kuba Wojciechowski on Twitter. But looking at his tweets, we can see that the modified version of the Pixel 7 Pro will reportedly feature a new Qualcomm Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. In other words, this hints that the Pixel 8 Pro that will launch next year would likely feature this same technology as well. It would even address the issue many people have had with Pixel series smartphones, which is the slow fingerprint reader from their optical fingerprint sensor.
As of right now, other brands like Samsung, Vivo, and others have already moved to an ultrasonic sensor for biometric security. With this new sensor, the Search Engine tech giant will be able to offer a faster and smoother unlocking experience to its users. There are other benefits as well, such as being able to unlock the device even if your finger is wet or oily. Its even more secure than other forms of fingerprint scanners as well.
Unfortunately, the finer details regarding the Pixel 8 Pro are still unknown at the moment. Although, it is believed to feature the next gen Tensor 3 chipset, which could be manufactured by Samsung. The new chip will likely bring performance upgrades over its predecessor and the Pixel 8 series as a whole might get an upgrade in fast charging support. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report at the moment, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.
Nothing, a new consumer technology company founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, is just a couple of years old and has very limited products in the market. In fact, it has launched only two products so far — Ear (1) TWS earbuds and Phone (1) smartphone but that isn’t stopping the brand from making risky bets.
The company is all set to open its first Nothing Store in London in the coming weeks. The store will open “before Christmas” this year but no specific date is known yet.
Nothing Store in London
The first Nothing Store will open on 4 Peter Street in London’s fashion-oriented Soho neighborhood. The company promises a boutique rather than a tech shop experience, with design flourishes inspired by classic chains like Olivetti.
The physical store will see the company’s own products, which include the Phone 1, Ear 1, and the upcoming Ear Stick. Those who visit the store on the first day will get free merchandise and can buy one of the 100 limited edition Ear Sticks.
It appears that instead of opening the physical store to sell its products, the company’s primary aim for the store is marketing. With the store in a high-traffic area and in one of the posh locations in London, Nothing is aiming for brand recognition and getting attention from people who wouldn’t actively browse technology. It is a bold strategy for a two-year-old startup with very limited products, that too in categories with very high competition.
A few days ago, Apple unveiled its much-awaited 10th generation iPad along with the new iPad Pro powered by the M2 processor. The company started taking pre-orders soon after the announcement. Now, from today, both devices officially go on sale and can be purchased.
The pricing of the 10th-generation iPad starts at $449 and goes up to $799 for the top-end model. On the other hand, the iPad Pro with an M2 chip has a starting price of $799 for the 11-inch model, while the 12.9-inch model starts at $1,299.
Apple iPad 10th Generation
The 10th-gen iPad now features a larger 10.9-inch LED display, offering a screen resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels, 500nits brightness, along with True Tone technology. Under the hood, the device is powered by Apple’s A14 Bionic chipset with a 6-core CPU and quad-core GPU as well as a 16-core neural engine.
In the camera department, there’s a 12-megapixel camera sensor on the front for video calling as well as on the back of the tablet. The location of the Touch ID has been changed from the bottom bezel and is now embedded in the power button. It runs the iPadOS 16 and comes with support for the new Magic Keyboard Folio and first-gen Pencil.
On the other hand, the iPad Pro comes in two models — 11-inch and 12.9-inch, both featuring ProMotion support and an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. The 11-inch model has 600 nits brightest, while the 12.9-inch model offers 1,000 nits brightness.
Apple iPad Pro 2022
Both of them come powered by Apple Silicon’s M2 processor, which the company claims offers 15 percent faster CPU performance through the 8-core CPU and up to 35 percent faster graphics performance with the 10-core GPU. The company also adds that the chipset can carry out 40 percent more operations per second than the M1 SoC.
It has a new media engine and an image signal processor, allowing support for the ProRes video capture feature for the first time on an iPad. The company adds that the tablet will be able to transcode ProRes footage up to three times faster than in the past. It also packs five studio-quality mics for sharp audio recording.
In the camera department, there’s a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor on the front with support for Center Stage. On the back side, the device features a 12-megapixel wide camera sensor and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. It runs the latest iPadOS 16, and the company promises 10 hours of web browsing and video usage over Wi-Fi connectivity for both models.
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