Chrome update brings productivity improvements to Android tablets

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Oct 19, 2022

A new version of Chrome for Android tablets has been released by Google, making it easier to switch between tabs and finish activities more quickly on Android tablets. Additionally, Chrome will also get a couple more features to improve productivity on Android tablets. So, let’s check these features out in detail.

Side-by-side design

Finding the right tab can be difficult on a smaller screen with numerous open ones. To make choosing tabs simpler, Google modified it by incorporating a side-by-side design into Chrome. You can swipe back and forth between tabs using the auto-scroll back function as well. To avoid accidental closing of tabs, the close button is hidden when the tabs get too small. If you do end up accidentally closing a tab, there is a one-click button to restore it.

Visual tab grid

Google has introduced the visual tab grid to make it even easier to locate a specific tab when you have multiple tabs open. Instead of being displayed in a horizontal stream, tabs are now displayed in a grid with a preview to make navigation easier. If you have a foldable smartphone, visual tabs are helpful because the smaller screen on the outside matches the larger screen inside.

Drag & drop out of Chrome

Sharing content across apps is also now easier while you browse the internet using Chrome as you can simply drag and drop images, text, and links to apps like Gmail, Photos or Keep.

Desktop mode

A lot of times, websites don’t work as they are supposed to on tablets, or some features of the site are missing on the tablet version. Got get around this issue, you can set Chrome to always request and display the desktop version of a website.

Tab groups

Tab Groups is a feature currently available on the PC and Android smartphone versions of Chrome. It helps in increasing productivity and keeping things organized as the feature can group tabs to keep related pages together in one workspace. With this update, this feature is now available on all Android tablets.

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Rokid Station launched as an AR remote control for gaming & productivity

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2022

Earlier this week, Rokid launched a new product that is a three in one type of product that aimed to fulfill multiple roles. The device in question is the Rokid Station which is basically an AR remote control for multimedia, gaming, and even productivity based uses.

For those unaware, Rokid is a brand that specializes in developing software and hardware related to AR technology. It has even launched a pair of AR glasses as well in the past, and now, the company announced the Rokid Station during an online conference. This product serves a three in one purpose, offering a private theater experience with IMAX while also providing an immersive portable mobile terminal and even serving as a powerful productivity platform as well.

Looking at the device itself, it appears to resemble an actual remote control. Despite its functionality, it is more compact and portable than a traditional smartphone. Although, it can be paired with handsets, tablets, computers, and even portable gaming consoles as well as the Rokid Air AR glasses that were launched back in 2021. It houses a large 5,000mAh battery pack, which the company claims can last for up to three full movies or over 6 hours of battery.

The Rokid Station supports mainstream 3D video formats and also houses 32GB of internal storage. So even if there is no internet connectivity, users can watch local videos that were imported onto the device. Apart from this, users can play popular games like Genshin Impact and function as a dedicated gamepad for a better gaming experience. For productivity, the Station also offers built in Alibaba Cloud’s cloud computing service and other 3D office applications as well. The device has just been launched in China and is priced at 799 Yuan.

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MIUI 13 Starts Rolling Out to Redmi Note 9 Pro/Pro Max, Poco M2 Pro in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 19, 2022

Xiaomi is yet to deliver the Android 12 update for some of its devices though Android 13 is out for more than 2 months. Three such handsets have started receiving the much-awaited update in India.

The Chinese smartphone maker has begun to roll out last year’s Android update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and Poco M2 Pro in its largest market outside mainland China.

The Android 12 update for the Pro models of Redmi Note 9 and Poco M2 arrive with MIUI 13 in India. Despite releasing in October, the software builds come with August 2022 security patches.

Most importantly, the update is currently limited to Mi Pilot testers. It should make its way to regular users in the coming days and weeks.

The update should enter the ‘Stable Beta’ phase next, followed by ‘Stable’. Hence, most users will likely get access to it by next month.

The Android 12-based MIUI 13 update is probably the last major software update for Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and Poco M2 Pro. These phones may only receive necessary security updates going forward.

All three devices were launched in 2020. They share a similar design and only differ in terms of certain features.

Xiaomi Integrates Google Photos Into MIUI Gallery

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 19, 2022

Last week, Xiaomi announced that it will drop support for MIUI Gallery sync feature with Xiaomi Cloud. The company also disclosed that it will allow users to migrate their media to Google Photos in 2023.

Just a few days later, the smartphone maker now reveals that Google Photos will be integrated with MIUI Gallery starting next week.

Xiaomi MIUI Gallery Google Photos Integration

Xiaomi says that it is integrating Google Photos backup functionality into MIUI Gallery. The integration will go live with a new version of the application.

The update will be rolled out via Xiaomi’s GetApps app store. It will be first made available in Singapore starting on October 24.

Existing users of Xiaomi Cloud will be able to migrate their media to Google Photos. Also, they will be offered a 3-month trial of Google One membership (100GB).

Xiaomi Cloud offers only 5GB of free storage and its family plan is limited to China. On the other hand, Google provides 15GB of free storage. Additionally, with Google One membership, users can not only expand storage but can also add up to 5 family members.

As mentioned earlier, the initial timeline disclosed by Xiaomi for the rollout of Google Photos integration with MIUI Gallery was 2023. Hence, we believe that it will take months to reach all the markets.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi discontinuing the synchronization of MIUI Gallery with its own cloud service outside mainland China? Do let us know in the comment section below.

New iPad with USB-C oddly supports Apple Pencil with Lightning port

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2022

Apple has just announced a new entry level iPad model for the Indian market. However, this new generation of iPad did not drop alone as the company also brought support for the first generation Apple Pencil as well. But, there appears to be an odd issue of port compatibility between the two products.

For those unaware, the new iPad 2022 model comes with a USB Type C port, which is the next gen standard for the large screened devices. Furthermore, the new iPad 2022 model starts from 44,900 INR and is over 10,000 INR more expensive than its predecessor. Although, in terms of specs, it is closer to the iPad Air M1 model. But unfortunately, the 1st Generation Apple Pencil only charges over a Lightning port. So, how will one charge the stylus with the iPad? Simple, buy the brand’s 900 INR USB Type C Apple Pencil adapter.

As of right now, the new entry level iPad only works with the 1st Gen Apple Pencil, despite being a current gen iPad model. This seems especially more weird considering that the iPhone maker has launched the iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro to all support the 2nd Gen Pencil. So, it appears that the brand launched the latest gen entry level iPad with USB Type C port, but is pushing users to buy a dedicated adapter to get the full functionality of the tablet when used with a stylus.

As per official description, the 1st Gen Pencil charges with the 10th Gen iPad. It reads “the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required to pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) with iPad (10th generation). Your Apple Pencil plugs into one end of the adapter and the USB-C Charge Cable from your iPad plugs into the other.”

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iQOO Z6 Lite 5G gets up to 12GB RAM support thanks to Extended RAM 3.0 feature

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Oct 19, 2022

Last month, iQOO launched the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G in the Indian market. This device debuted as the first smartphone to be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset. In addition to the chipset, it has many other features like a high-resolution panel with a high refresh rate that make it quite a compelling gaming smartphone in the lower midrange.

The device also featured the Extended RAM 2.0 technology (virtual RAM) which enabled the device to gain an additional 2GB of RAM above the RAM capacity of the Z6 Lite 5G. Now, the brand has started pushing out an update that will take the virtual RAM capabilities of the Z6 Lite 5G to new heights.

According to iQOO, the new update carries Extended RAM 3.0, which will allow users to extend the RAM of the 6GB iQOO Z6 Lite 5G model by another 6GB, while users of the 4GB model will be able to increase their RAM by another 4GB using the Extended RAM feature. The new feature will help improve performance while multi-tasking and even while gaming in some titles.

According to iQOO, the update will be available via OTA beginning today. We can expect the update to roll out in batches, so it might take a couple of days before the update makes its way to all of the devices.

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G specs & features

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G boasts a massive 6.58-inch Full HD+ display offering a resolution of 2408×1080 pixels. The display has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The front camera is housed inside a waterdrop notch on the display.

Under the hood, the smartphone housed the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC manufactured on TSMC’s 6nm process. The chipset is complemented by 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. It has a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging support and operates on Android 12-based FuntouchOS 12.

For optics, the handset includes a dual camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro unit. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

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Apple’s upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models to reportedly launch next month

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Jeet

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Oct 19, 2022

Apple recently unveiled its latest iPad and iPad Pro models, along with a new Apple TV 4K. Now, the next lineup of products to get refreshed is the highly anticipated MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models.

The new Apple MacBook Pro models were expected to go official this month, i.e. in October but a new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg suggests that the launch has been delayed to next month.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-Inch Models

According to the report, the new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro in November but an exact launch date is not yet known. The company also has a history of launching new MacBook models in November, which it did in the year 2019 and 2020.

Previously, we reported that Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro laptops as early as the fall of this year, but the launch could get delayed because of supply chain issues.

The upcoming laptop models will come powered by the Apple Silicon’s M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which are not yet officially announced by the Cupertino-based tech giant. There were rumors about the upcoming M2 Pro and M2 Max chips being manufactured using the 3nm process, but recent reports have indicated that the company will stick to the 5nm process for the new chips.

If the reports are to be believed, then the company is expected to move from the N5 process of the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips to the newer N5P process by TSMC. As of now, there’s not much information available about the upcoming Pro models of the MacBook, but it’s likely that there won’t be any major changes in terms of design, and we’ll mostly see internal upgrades for better performance.

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Apple iPhone 14 series suffers from a SIM bug, but a fix is on its way

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Sean

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Oct 19, 2022

Apple had just recently launched the iPhone 14 series. However, soon after its release, various reports surfaced regarding bugs that users were facing on the new device. Now, a new report has found that users are now facing another issue, which is affecting the SIM this time around.

People who bought the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max have raised complaints regarding their devices showing the message “SIM Not Supported.” Following this, the screen also freezes for a short while as well. While some of the bugs we had initially reported on were circulated on publications or on Reddit, this issue has been officially acknowledged by the Cupertino based giant.

According to Apple, this SIM issue is caused by a bug in iOS 16. In other words, it is clearly not a hardware related problem and the brand is also actively working on finding a fix to this matter. Meaning, users of the iPhone 14 series can expect to see a software update roll out soon that will patch this bug. Apple has also urged its iPhone 14 users to keep their devices’ software up to date.

As of right now, there are a few things that can be done while the company is working on a fix. This includes waiting for a couple of minutes, by which time the message usually disappears on its own. It is advised that users do not restore their devices, rather, visit an Apple Store or an authorized service provider who is trained to offer professional technical support in resolving this problem.

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Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic chip launched in India, offers HDR10+ support

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 19, 2022

Apple recently launched many new products in the market including the new iPad Pro with M2 chips and the 10th Gen iPad. The brand has also debuted the Apple TV 4K in India, which is the successor of the 2021 model and comes with the A15 Bionic chip under the hood.

The Apple TV 4K supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The A15 chip offers better performance compared to the 2021 model as it is up to 50% faster in terms of CPU performance and up to 30% faster in terms of GPU performance.

Additionally, it comes with a Siri Remote, a touch-enabled clickpad that offers quick navigation of Apple TV’s clean, sophisticated user interface. For audio, the Apple TV 4K offers support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 7.1, or Dolby Digital 5.1 to best suit the user’s home audio setup. The Apple TV 4K is available in two versions – Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Ethernet.

Apple has also said that they will be rolling out new features with the Apple tvOS 16 later this fall. These new features will make it even easier for customers to use their voice to control Apple TV and interact with the results. For instance, users can say “Hey Siri” while wearing AirPods to search for and control Apple TV hands-free. Each user’s voice will be recognized by Siri, making it simple for them to access their movies, TV episodes, music, games, and apps and pick up where they left off.

Pricing & availability

The Apple TV 4K comes in two configs – Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi), which offers 64GB of storage and costs Rs. 14,900, and Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi + Ethernet), which costs Rs. 16,900.

It can be pre-ordered from Apple.com and authorized dealers in India. The device will be available for purchase starting November 4th.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 spec sheet leaks – Galaxy S22 with a new chip & slightly bigger battery

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 19, 2022

Samsung will likely launch the Galaxy S23 series at the beginning of 2023. The lineup is expected to have three devices – the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 Plus, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Multiple leaks regarding these devices have already surfaced online. The Galaxy S23 US variant was also recently spotted on Geekbench.

Now, tipster Yogesh Brar has shared the complete specification list in a tweet revealing what’s new in the upcoming Samsung flagship.

According to Brar, the Galaxy S23 will feature a 6.1-inch sAMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Whether this will be an E5 AMOLED panel or an E6 AMOLED panel is still unknown. Moving on, the device will have the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset from Qualcomm that recently appeared on Geekbench showcasing similar performance to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. So, we could expect improvements to come in the efficiency and thermals department.

The camera setup appears to be unchanged, as the device is said to sport a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, paired with a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 10MP telephoto lens. The front camera will sport a 10MP sensor. The phone will be available in two configurations – 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

As for the operating system, it will be the One UI 5 based on Android 13. The battery will receive a slight bump in capacity from the current Galaxy S22. It is said to be a 3,900mAh battery pack with 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging support. The added 200mAh doesn’t look that impressive compared to the last gen, however, going by rumors surrounding the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s efficiency, the device could actually have a significant increase in battery life over the Galaxy S22.

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AOC Gaming 25G3ZM/BK monitor with 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms GtG response time launched

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Sudhanshu

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Oct 19, 2022

The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer AOC, best known for its gaming monitors, has launched a new monitor catered towards gamers called the AOC Gaming 25G3ZM/BK.

The new monitor utilizes a 24.5-inch VA panel that offers a 1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. AOC states that the panel has been coated with an antiglare layer for a better viewing experience. The monitor has WLED backlights and 178/178 viewing angles (CR10). The brightness goes up to 300 nits and users will get the typical 3,000:1 static contrast ratio from this display.

Additionally, according to AOC, the monitor’s single DisplayPort 1.2 or dual HDMI 2.0 connectors enable it to operate at between 48 and 240 Hz and give 0.5 ms MPRT and 1 ms GtG response times. To avoid screen tearing upwards of 120Hz, the company has included support for AMD FreeSync Premium. Similar to this, the display provides customized game modes to enhance image reproduction when playing, among other things, FPS, racing, or RTS games. AOC says that the AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK has 100% sRGB color space coverage and 92% DCI-P3 color space coverage, respectively.

The monitor comes bundled with a 4-legged stand that supports 130 mm height, pivot (90° portrait), swivel, and tilt adjustments. It also has a cable management opening to keep your setup looking clean and clutter-free. If you prefer a third-party stand, the monitor comes with a 100 x 100 mm VESA mount. The AOC GAMING 25G3ZM/BK will be available later this month for £189.99.

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OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin impact Limited Edition to be announced next week

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2022

The OnePlus Ace Pro was made official in August in China. It is a rebranded version of the OnePlus 10T, which is available in the global market. The Chinese company has confirmed that the special OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact Limited Edition will be announced on Oct. 24 at 7 pm (local time) in China.

OnePlus is yet to share the details of the OnePlus Ace Pro Genshin Impact Limited Edition. It is likely that the phone will incorporate some elements from the game. It may come in a special retail package and the device may feature a theme based on the game.

In China, the OnePlus Ace Pro comes in three configurations, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These models are priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$485), 3,799 Yuan (~$527), and 4,299 Yuan (~$596), respectively. It can be purchased in green and black colors.

The OnePlus Ace Pro has a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen comes with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device runs on the ColorOS 12.1-based Android 12 OS.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset is at the helm of the OnePlus Ace Pro. The handset offers up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It packs a 4,800mAh battery that supports 150W fast charging.

For selfies, the OnePlus Ace Pro has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

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Apple iPad Pro powered by M2 chipset and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity goes official

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Jeet

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Oct 19, 2022

Apple has officially announced the latest iPad Pro tablet along with the 10th generation iPad and the new Apple TV 4K. The new tablet comes with an upgraded processor and better connectivity features.

It keeps the same two different screen sizes as previous 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.

The newly announced iPad Pro comes 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 also comes with a new media engine and an image signal processor, allowing support for the ProRes video capture feature that too 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.

Apple has also added support for Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, making it the first device from the brand to support Wi-Fi 6E. The company claims that it can reach a download speed of up to 2.4Gbps, twice the previous generation model. There’s also support for 5G cellular connectivity which will work around the globe, but the mmWave support is limited to the United States.

Coming to the battery life, the company claims that the tablet offers 10 hours of web browsing and video usage over Wi-Fi connectivity for both models, but the usage time drops to nine hours when using cellular connectivity. In the software department, it will have all the features of the iPadOS 16.

The newly announced Apple iPad Pro has a starting price of $799 for the Wi-Fi-only 11-inch model, while the Wi-Fi version of the 12.9-inch model starts at $1,299. The tablet comes in five storage options — 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB and is offered in two colors — Silver and Space Gray. Both models are now up for pre-order and will be available for purchase from 26th October.

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Vivo X90 Pro+ may feature the Dimensity 9200 chip

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 19, 2022

In November 2021, MediaTek unveiled the 4nm Dimensity 9000 chipset. Its enhanced version, dubbed the “Dimensity 9000 Plus,” was made official in June this year. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station recently claimed that the Dimensity 9200 chipset would be announced in November this year. The first phones featuring the D200 chip are expected to launch by the end of this year in China. It is speculated that the Vivo X90 series may feature the upcoming D9200 SoC.

Tipster WHY LAB has hinted that the Vivo X90 series will be equipped with the Dimensity 9200 chipset. The Vivo X80 Pro made its debut in China in April of this year. It came with both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Dimensity 9000 chipset options. Recent reports have claimed that the Vivo X90 Pro+, which is expected to break cover in December this year, will come in Snapdragon and Dimensity chip variants.

Vivo X90 Pro Plus render created by Ben Geskin

Qualcomm is also expected to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chipset in November. Hence, it appears that the X90 Pro+ will arrive in Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200 chipset variants in the home market.

There have been rumors about the Vivo X90ro+ that it will have an AMOLED LTPO display with a Quad HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The screen is likely to be integrated with an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 / Dimensity 9200 chip is likely to be accompanied by LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It may pack a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery with 100W or 120W fast charging support. The device may also support at least 50W wireless charging. The rear camera setup of the X90 Pro+ will have a 1-inch camera sensor, an ultra-wide lens, and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The X90 Pro+ will also have the Vivo V2 ISP for an optimized photography experience.

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Xiaomi 12T Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 18, 2022

Xiaomi launched a new flagship for the global market: it is the Xiaomi 12T Pro. Announced alongside the vanilla version from the same lineup, this is one of the world’s first phones with a 200 MP camera and it also comes with the most advanced chipset by Qualcomm. However, its price tag is quite affordable if compared to the other top-tier flagships out there. After reading its listing price, a lot of people are wondering whether or not this device stands a chance against the iPhone 14 Pro, which is the latest Apple flagship. The price difference is huge, but is it the same when it comes to the specifications? We decided to give you an answer through this article: here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro.

Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

	Xiaomi 12T Pro	Apple iPhone 14 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm, 205 g	147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm, 206 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz	Apple A16 Bionic, octa-core 3.46 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 6 GB RAM, 512 GB – 6 GB RAM, 1 TB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MIUI	iOS 16
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 200 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 Single 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 48 + 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.8 + f/2.2 + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner Dual 12 MP f/1.9 + SL 3D
BATTERY	5000 mAh, Fast charging 120W	3200 mAh, Fast Charging and wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM	5G, dual SIM, eSIM, MagSafe, IP68 waterproof

Design

If your goal is to get the most beautiful design, there is no doubt about the fact that you should go for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro. First of all, it is built with better materials: glass for the back and stainless steel for the frame. It is very beautiful and also very compact; further, it introduces for the first time the new Dynamic Island: a pill-shaped punch hole acting like a secondary display to show important information. It also comes with the IP68 certification proving that it is waterproof and dustproof. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is bigger and chunkier, there is no way for it to compete with the iPhone. However, it is still built with premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame. It has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant, but it is not a waterproof device.

Display

If you are looking for the best display, you should go for the iPhone 14 Pro without thinking twice. It has a Super Retina XDR OLED panel with a diagonal of 6.1 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, HDR10 certification, Dolby Vision support, and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The display is protected by Ceramic Shield and, as mentioned above, it includes Dynamic Island which contains the hardware sensors for 3D facial recognition. The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a high-end display, but it is not comparable to Apple. It is an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a 1,5K resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, a peak brightness of 900 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The only advantage of the Xiaomi is the wider diagonal: 6.67 inches instead of just 6.1 inches, but for the rest, the display of the iPhone 14 Pro is superior.

Specs & Software

The iPhone 14 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are two phones with flagship-class hardware, so you will get the highest level of performance you can get with Android and iOS by choosing these devices. The iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the new Apple A16 Bionic mobile platform: a chipset built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an hexa-core architecture with two Everest CPUs running at a max frequency of 3.46 GHz, four Sawtooth CPUs running at 2.02 GHz, and a 5-core Apple proprietary GPU. The chipset is paired with 6 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of native storage. If the iPhone has the best Apple chipset, the Xiaomi 12T Pro comes with the best Qualcomm chipset: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Do not get fooled by the RAM because iOS has better optimization than Android: the iPhone 14 Pro is able to provide better performance. These phones run iOS 16 and Android 12, respectively.

Camera

The iPhone 14 Pro wins the camera comparison in all of the scenarios. It is equipped with the first 48 MP camera ever seen on an iPhone, a 12 MP telephoto sensor, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens. With the Xiaomi 12T Pro you get an excellent 200 MP main camera with OIS, but the secondary sensors are midrange-class: an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro shooter.

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Battery

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is able to last more on a single charge in several scenarios thanks to its bigger 5000 mAh and it even charges faster thanks to 120W fast charging, but, unlike the iPhone 14 Pro, it does not support wireless charging.

Price

You need either $1000 or €1300 to purchase the iPhone 14 Pro globally, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro starts from €899 or $899. The iPhone 14 Pro wins the comparison thanks to a better display, cameras, build quality, and wireless charging.

WHERE TO BUY

Buy Xiaomi 12T Pro @Giztop @Aliexpress

Buy iPhone 14 Pro @AmazonIN or @Walmart @AmazonUK

Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12T Pro

PRO

More affordable
Bigger battery
Faster charging
Wider display

CONS

Inferior cameras

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

PRO

MagSafe
Better cameras
Superior display
Better build quality
More compact

CONS

Price

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Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 18, 2022

A new Xiaomi flagship is on the shelves on the global market, and it is again a flagship killer. We are referring to the Xiaomi 12T Pro, a new variant of the Xiaomi 12 lineup focused on the quality price ratio. Earlier this year, the Chinese giant released the Xiaomi 12 Pro and a lot of people are thinking that the new device is actually an upgrade of the older one, but it is not so. The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a few better specifications, but it also comes with a few downgrades over its predecessor. That is the reason why a lot of people are confused about these two devices. This is a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro which will hopefully clear your ideas in regards and let you understand which of these phones is the best for your actual needs.

Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

	Xiaomi 12T Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm, 205 g	163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm, 204 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MIUI	Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 200 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 Single 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 50 + 50 + 50 MP, f/1.9 + f/1.9 + f/2.2 Single 32 MP f/2.5
BATTERY	5000 mAh, Fast charging 120W	4600 mAh, Fast Charging 120W and Qi wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging

Design

Even though it is an older device, the design of the Xiaomi 12 Pro looks a lot more attractive than the one found on the Xiaomi 12T Pro. It is entirely built with premium materials including glass for the back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and aluminum for the frame. Further, it has a higher screen to body ratio as the display covers almost 90 percent of the front panel, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro has thicker bezels. On the other hand, the recent flagship has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant.

Display

The display of the Xiaomi 12 Pro is actually better than the one found on its younger sibling. It is an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a wider diagonal of 6.73 inches and a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. It supports the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, it has the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, and a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, as well as an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Xiaomi 12T Pro has an inferior display, but it remains a very interesting panel as it is the first display with a 1.5K resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels. We are talking about an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, 68 billion colors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, a peak brightness of 900 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Both phones feature stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon for an improved audio experience.

Specs & Software

The hardware setup of the Xiaomi 12T Pro wins the comparison because of the presence of a stronger chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 found on this device is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found on the Xiaomi 12 Pro. It is a chipset 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 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A510 running at 2 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. Instead, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has lower frequencies for the cores. In both cases, the chipsets are paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. These handsets were released in different periods, but they both run Android 12 out of the box, customized by MIUI 13.

Camera

If we talk about the main cameras, then the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a superior phone thanks to the presence of the world’s first 200 MP camera for a mobile device. But the secondary sensors are just midrange-class: an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro shooter. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has flagship-class secondary sensors: a telephoto lens with a 50 MP resolution and 2x optical zoom, and another 50 MP sensor for ultrawide shots. The 12 Pro also features a better front camera with a 32 MP resolution.

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Battery

If your goal is to get the longest battery life on a single charge, then you should go for the Xiaomi 12T Pro. It sports a bigger 5000 mAh battery and, given that the other components are not so different, it is definitely sure that it will provide longer battery life. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is the only one featuring wireless charging, as well as reverse wireless charging.

Price

The Xiaomi 12 Pro hitten the global market with a very high listing price: €1100 or $1100 for the European market. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is way more affordable as it hitten the shelves with a starting price tag of €899 or $899. So the 12T Pro has a higher value for money, but overall, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better phone. It sports a superior display, a better camera department, and wireless charging.

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Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12T Pro

PRO

Better chipset
Bigger battery
Better main camera
IP53 certification

CONS

No wireless charging

Xiaomi 12 Pro

PRO

Wireless charging
Better secondary cameras
Better display
Wider panel

CONS

Smaller battery

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MediaTek Dimensity 9200 with Cortex-X3 core, G715 GPU tipped to launch in November

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Anurag

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Oct 18, 2022

Back in November 2021, MediaTek released the Dimensity 9000 as the world’s first SoC fabbed on TSMC’s 4nm process node. It was also the first to use ARM’s high-performance Cortex-X2 core. Later in June, the company announced the Dimensity 9000+ to go head-to-head with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Now, a popular tipster has revealed the details of the upcoming Dimensity 9200 and shared its launch timeline. Let’s look at the details.

According to Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 will debut in November, but before the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It is reported to use ARM Cortex-X3 cores and an Immortalis G715 GPU. ARM Cortex-X3 is claimed to offer a 25% performance boost over the Cortex-X2. While the clock speed and architecture have not yet been announced, the performance of the chipset is said to be much higher than expected.

The chipset will still be based on TSMC’s 4nm process node and could use the same Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores as before. It is said to power the upcoming devices in Vivo’s X90 series and OPPO’s Find X series.

The upcoming Dimensity 9200 SoC is expected to give a tough fight to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which is slated to debut in November. It is expected to appear on various phones from Vivo and Oppo in December 2022, much sooner than its predecessor.

In related news, MediaTek recently unveiled a new mid-tier chipset called, Dimensity 1080. It brings improved performance, better efficiency, and enhanced camera support as compared to its predecessor— the Dimensity 920. It can even handle image data from sensors of up to 200MP with the Imagiq ISP.

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LIVALL PikaBoost electric bike converter with regenerative battery unveiled

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 18, 2022

The LIVALL PikaBoost electric bike converter has been announced. The device uses a regenerative system to boost the battery charge. It is suitable for all bicycles and can be easily mounted without tools.

The LIVALL PikaBoost weighs about 3kg and comes with a 234Wh battery with an assisted range of 30km. The electric bike converter can be mounted between the bicycle’s seat and the wheel. It is suitable for various surfaces and has an IP66 waterproof rating. The converter also has an integrated terrain change detection system for a more comfortable ride. It can maintain an average speed based on the terrain and provides additional assistance during steep inclines.

The new LIVALL electric bike converter features three riding modes. The Sports mode provides more resistance for pedal activity. The built-in regenerative system uses downhill movement to boost power and provide an extended battery life. The regenerative system provides unlimited battery life for the device. The LIVALL electric bike converter is eco-friendly and does not need to be charged via mains electricity supply.

The LIVALL PikaBoost features an auto-sensing red light which is activated when you are slowing down. The red light can also be set to be on during the night. The PikaBoost can be locked wirelessly via Bluetooth and provides anti-theft safety. The converter has dimensions of 26 x 13.3 x 5.1 inches and can be easily fitted on any bike.

The LIVALL Pikaboost will retail originally for $599 but a 49% discount is being offered via Kickstarter. LIVALL says that there is a limited super Early bird reward leading to the $299 price tag.

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OxygenOS 13 x Android 13 Open Beta now available for OnePlus 8, 8 Pro & 8T

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Anurag

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Oct 18, 2022

Back in August, OnePlus started the OxygenOS 13 closed beta program for the OnePlus 8 series. Now, after months of closed testing with a limited number of users, the company has finally opened the Android 13-based software for public testing in India. Users of the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T can now try out the OxygenOS 13 on their devices.

According to the official announcement, OxygenOS 13 Open Beta program is now live for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T users. The program is currently limited to Indian users, but the company should extend it to more regions in the coming weeks.

If you wish to get the latest beta update successfully, make sure that your device is in the latest OxygenOS 12 version (C.35). Also note that this is beta software and is not as stable as the official OTAs.

Some of the known issues on the OnePlus 8 series include an abnormal charging prompt under screen lock, the inability to send video below 300K resolution recorded by the camera via MMS, and more function icons in the editing interface of the control center displayed incorrectly.

Changelog

Aquamorphic Design

• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.

• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.

• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.

• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.

• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.

• Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.

• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.

• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.

• Optimizes fonts for better readability.

• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.

• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.

Efficiency

• Adds Meeting Assistant to enhance the meeting connecting and note-taking experience and introduces an option to make notifications more subtle and less distracting.

• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.

• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.

• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.

• Upgrades Doodle in Notes. You can now draw on graphics to take notes more efficiently.

• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Seamless interconnection

• Optimizes earphone connectivity to deliver a more seamless experience.

Personalization

• Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.

• Adds Omoji to let you fully express yourself with customized avatars

• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.

• Optimizes Canvas Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.

Security & privacy

• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.

• Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.

• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital wellbeing

• Adds Kid Space, providing screen time limit, ambient light reminders, and Eye-protecting display features.

Gaming experience

• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

• Optimizes the pre-launch capabilities of Quick startup to load games faster.

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Honor X6s launched with Helio G25, 50MP triple cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 18, 2022

The Honor X6s has gone official in the global market. It is a new variant of the Honor X6, which went official in September. In terms of design, the X6s looks similar to the X6 as it features a waterdrop notch display and a square-shaped camera module on the back. Here is all the details on the specifications, features, and price of the X6s.

Honor X6s specifications and features

The Honor X6s houses a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The phone runs on the Magic UI 6.1 flavored Android 12 OS. A fingerprint scanner is integrated under the power button, which is available on the right edge of the phone.

The Helio G25 chipset is present under the hood of the Honor X6s. The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The device comes with 64 GB and 128 GB of storage. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

On the front, the Honor X6s has a 5-megapixel front camera. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The Honor X6s comes with other features, such as face unlock, dual SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device measures 163.66 x 75.13 x 8.68m and weighs 194 grams.

Honor X6s price and availability

Honor is yet to confirm the price of the Honor X6s. It comes in two colors: Ocean Blue and Titanium Silver.

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