Download the Best GCam APK for Realme 9 Pro Plus

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Oct 25, 2022

Last year’s Realme 9 Pro Plus was quite a popular device at launch in many markets and is still regarded as one of the best smartphones currently available in the lower-midrange segment. There are many reasons for its popularity, including the fascinating color-changing back design and the premium 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution.

However, one could say that its standout feature is the camera system that comprises of the Sony IMX766 sensor with optical image stabilization. Hardware-wise, the camera is top notch as this same sensor is used in more expensive and even premium midrange devices. However, the software leaves much to be desired.

To satisfy this desire for better camera software and picture quality, we have found the best GCam Apk for the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus.

For those who are unaware, Google Camera (GCam) is a camera app created for the Android operating system by Google. It was initially supported on all Android 4.4 and later devices, but as time went on, it was made exclusive for Google Pixel devices. In spite of the exclusivity, community developers still create unofficial ports of GCam for other smartphones.

GCam adds a slew of outstanding capabilities to phones, and its post-processing algorithms significantly improve the images. The images clicked using GCam are usually much cleaner than the stock camera and they also have greater details. It also has multiple modes for specific scenarios like Astrophotography, Night Sight, Panorama, Motion Photos, Lens Blur, etc. Additionally, users can also load config files to maximize the functionality of the GCam APK and configure the camera to their preferences and needs.

Download GCam for Realme 9 Pro Plus

You can download the MGC 8.4.600, which is among the most stable version of the GCam out there for the Realme 9 Pro Plus. Many users have tested this version of the GCam and confirmed that it generates better photographs in both well-lit and low-light conditions than the stock app.

Download GCam for Realme 9 Pro Plus from here

Make sure that you are downloading the MGC_8.4.600_A10_V13_MGC.apk, which is the second link on the list.

Download LMC for Realme 9 Pro Plus

Alternatively, you can also download LMC 8.4, which is a modded GCam and comes with some additional features like a Leica preset, Pro mode, and more.

Download LMC from here

It is worth pointing out that according to the users, both of these GCam mods work best without the need for any config file. However, users can feel free to try out config files and see what works for them.

Steps to Install GCam & LMC on Realme 9 Pro Plus

It is quite easy to install an external APK on Realme 9 Pro Plus. Just follow the steps below:

Download the apk file from the above link.
Open the APK, and it will ask for permission to install apps from external or Unknown Sources.
Enable either by simply tapping on the pop-up and proceeding with the instruction, or you can go to Settings > Security/Privacy > Enable Installation from Unkown Sources.
You can now simply launch the installer package or APK file again.
Wait for the process to complete, and you’re ready to use it.

Disclaimer: GCam viewfinder lag is a known issue that occurs on MediaTek processors. Since the Realme 9 Pro Plus houses the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, this lag could happen on your device.

Get Motorola Edge X30 12GB + 256GB version for $399 (Discount)

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Oct 25, 2022

Great news for Motorola fans. Giztop is giving a never before seen discount on the Motorola Edge X30 12GB + 256GB variant. The smartphone which generally retails for $1299 is now available for a massively discounted price of $399 only on Giztop. Please note that this is one of the best prices offered for a phone powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. This super deal is available for a limited period only. So be sure to place your order before the deal expires.

Motorola Edge X30 features a 6.7” OLED screen and 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and comes with Adreno 730 GPU. It features 12GB Turbo LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB internal storage. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 50MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 60MP sensor in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, it supports 68W TurboPower Fast charging.

Generally retailing for $1299 you can now buy Motorola Edge X30 (256GB) for as low as $399 only at Giztop.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Xiaomi teases Redmi’s first projectors launching on October 27

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 25, 2022

Xiaomi will hold a launch event on October 27 where the tech giant is expected to launch the Redmi Note 12 series. Apart form the premium mid-range series, the company has also lined up a number of products that would make their entrance on that day. One of them is the Redmi Projector series.

An official teaser poster shared by the company shows that the brand will unveil the Redmi Projector alongside the Redmi Projector Pro. The teaser posters give us our first look at the models. The models will be the first projectors Xiaomi will launch under the Redmi brand. This is no surprise, though, as the company has continued to expand the products offered under the Redmi brand.

Basically, the design of the Redmi Projector and Projector Pro are similar to that of the Mi Smart Compact Projector. The major different is just that the Pro model will uses an all-black paintjob instead of the traditional black and white hue Xiaomi products are known for. The vanilla variant adopts a matching black and white colour style. We also expect the Pro model to offer a higher lumen and better picture quality. The projectors adopt a vertical standing design in a compact body. It also has fine curved edges

The new projector will be available for pre-sale on October 27 but will go on their first sales on October 31. We expect the Redmi-branded projectors to come with affordable prices going by Redmi’s track record. The specifications are not known at this time but we’ll bring you the details when they go official.

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New Google Pixel ‘G10’ spotted with design & display similar to Pixel 7 Pro

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Anurag

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Oct 25, 2022

Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro were released earlier this month and the rumor mill suggests two new Pixel devices are still in the works. First is the long-rumored Pixel Fold, which may very well remain as a rumor, and the other is Pixel 7a, which will likely launch soon. Now, a new report suggests the search giant is working on an unknown high-end Pixel 7 series smartphone, codenamed G10. Here are the details.

91mobiles, in collaboration with Kuba Wojciechowski, has spotted an upcoming Google Pixel device, codenamed G10. It will reportedly have a display measuring 155mm in height and 71mm in width and offer a 3120 x 1440 pixel resolution. The dimensions of the display are said to be identical to that of the 6.7-inch panel on the Pixel 7 Pro.

Further, the report suggests the Pixel G10 will have a design similar to the Pixel 7 series. It will feature rounded corners and have the same center-punched notch. In addition, the smartphone’s display is said to be manufactured by BOE— a Chinese company that supplies displays for Apple’s iPhones. The handset will also feature Qualcomm’s under-display fingerprint sensors.

Details about this upcoming Pixel smartphone are pretty short. The report says Pixel G10 could be an “early-stage prototype” smartphone that may debut before the Pixel 8 series and succeed this year’s Pixel 7 lineup. We should learn more about it in the coming days.

In related news, Google’s latest Pixel 7 source code depository mentions two upcoming devices codenamed “Felix” and “Lynx.” The former refers to the Pixel Fold, which may or may not be a myth. As for the latter, it could be the Pixel 7 Ultra, or the mythical Pixel 7 Mini.

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Sennheiser CX 500BT Wireless Earbuds launched in China priced at 1299 yuan ($178)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 25, 2022

German audio manufacturer Sennheiser has launched the new CX 500BT true wireless earbuds. The CX 500BT is a premium headset that not only packs a compact size, it also comes with a price tag of 1299 yuan ($178).

Sennheiser CX 500BT Wireless earbuds are equipped with Sennheiser TrueResponse drive units, with a frequency response range of 5Hz-21kHz. The response range covers deep bass to natural mid- and high frequency sounds.

At the same time, the headset has a powerful active noise reduction function. The user only needs to touch the left headphone unit to turn on the transparent listening function. Each headset adopts a dual-microphone beamforming array pickup mode, which can reduce background noise and improve the sound quality of calls.

In terms of connectiviity, the wireless earbuds feature support for Bluetooth 5.2 which can provide a stable connection. The wearble device also supports SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX adaptive codec technology, which can achieve high-resolution, low-latency sound experience.

As for battery life, the CX 500BT wireless earphones can each last up to 8 hours. The battery life can be extended to 24 hours using the charging box. The earbuds also come with fast charging as a 10-minute charge can support up to 1 hour of music playback.

The Sennheiser CS 500BT wireless earbuds are presently available in China via TMall and it is priced at 1,299 yuan ($178).

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YouTube introduces new design and features across all devices: check here to know more

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 25, 2022

YouTube recently introduced channel handles for users to discover and converse with creators. Now the popular video-sharing platform has announced a host of new features and a new look. The new user interface improvements are coming to mobile, desktop, and TVs. It is said to make navigation easier and improve the user experience. It’s worth noting that while the new features have started rolling out, it will take time to be available on every device that a user owns. Hence users should start seeing the improvements over the next few weeks.

The most interesting new feature YouTube has introduced is Precise Seeking for mobile devices. Users can simply press and hold on to the screen or swipe up to see a visual timeline of the video. They can also double-tap with two fingers to skip a chapter. Another handy feature is the Pinch to Zoom. Users can simply zoom in and out to get a better look at something on their iOS and Android devices. The video also maintains its close-up range when the zoom is let go so that the user can watch the remainder of it in the same detail.

For those using dark mode on mobile devices and desktops, YouTube has introduced Ambient mode. It lets the colours of the video spill out of the player creating a soft glow effect. Additionally, the dark mode is now, even more, darker on mobile, desktop, and TV.

Apart from the new features, YouTube has also reworked the Playlist interface. It now shows the ambient colour as well as extra details about the playlist itself. Other changes include usability improvements like YouTube links in the video description are now shown as easy-to-spot buttons whereas frequent action buttons including like, share, and download are redesigned to minimise clutter.

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Vivo V2156FA Key Specs Leak via TENAA

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 25, 2022

Vivo is expected to launch a new budget 5G smartphone in China very soon. An unknown device from the company with model number V2156FA was certified by TENAA last month.

A few weeks later, the listing has been now populated with specs and images. Going by the details, we believe the product could be an affordable 5G handset.

According to TENAA, the upcoming Vivo V2156FA will sport a 6.58-inch display with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels (FHD+). The type of panel will be TFT LCD.

The phone will be powered by a chipset featuring a 2.2GHz CPU. It will come with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage.

Further, the handset will arrive with a 50MP rear camera assisted by an 8MP shooter. On the front, it will have another 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Though there’s a mention of an under-display fingerprint sensor, the smartphone will most likely come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will also feature a MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.

The phone will get its juice from a 4,005mAh battery (rated). Last but not least, it will measure 163.84 × 75.00 × 7.79mm in dimensions and weigh 175g.

The Vivo V2156FA will most probably get a silent launch in China, just like almost all budget Vivo smartphones.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Panda Multifunction Printer with wired/wireless connection options launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 25, 2022

Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched a new printer under the Xiaoxin brand. The printer is dubbed Xiaoxin Panda Multifunction Printer. Although it is a black-and-white-only printer, it can perform other tasks apart from printing. The printer is priced at 1,399 yuan ($191) and it is presently on pre-sale via Jingdong.

In terms of design, the Xiaoxin Panda All-in-one printer adopts a unique design. It measures 350x275x135mm and has a weight of 6.5kg.

The printer is capable of printing 22 pages per minute. Apart from printing, the printer can also be used to photocopy and scan documents. The gadget features support for color scanning and black-and-white photocopying. It has a resolution of up to 4800dpi. The toner separation design helps to reduce costs.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Panda Multifunction Laser Printer

In addition, the printer also supports wireless connectivity which allows users to print documents from the cloud. It also supports automatic correction and stitching of documents scanned by mobile phone AI for printing.

The printer also supports OCR text recognition and wrong question search, and you can search for a wealth of test paper resources in the app.

The Xiaoxin All-in-one printer supports a variety of connection methods such as USB wired, Wi-Fi wireless, and app connections. When connecting to a computer through USB for the first time, it can automatically install drivers and software to achieve rich printing and printer management functions.

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Realme 10 renders and key specifications leaked ahead of launch next month

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 25, 2022

Realme 10 series has been lot in the news lately. The lineup comprising a regular and Pro+ variant are tipped to launch on November 5th in China. The smartphones will later debut in the global market. Now publication 91Mobiles in partnership with reliable tipster OnLeaks aka Steve Hemmerstoffer have shared exclusive renders and specifications of the Realme 10.

Right off the bat, the Realme 10 is seen in Pink and Grey colour options. The back panel has a glossy sparkling gradient pattern. On the Pink variant, the top half has a light Blue hue whereas, on the Grey model, there is a Midnight Blue hue. The back panel also has two traditional camera rings housing dual sensors. There is an LED flash unit and a 50MP text beside the lenses. The volume rocker and power button are located on the right edge of the device.

As for the core specifications, Onleaks says that the Realme 10 will come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The device is tipped to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging.

The Realme 10 with model number RMX3663 was certified by TENAA regulatory in China. It revealed key specifications of the device, however, it is not in line with the latest report from 91Mobiles. We assume that the smartphone on TENAA is a 5G model of the Realme 10. It is listed with specs like a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD display, an unknown 5G octa-core SoC, 16MP front-facing snapper, and a 108MP + 2MP rear camera.

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Xiaomi Book Air 13: The Company’s Thinnest Laptop to Launch on October 27

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 25, 2022

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is all set to debut the Redmi Note 12 Pro series on October 27. According to teasers from the company’s other divisions, the smartphones will be accompanied by five more products.

One of them will be a new laptop called Xiaomi Book Air 13. As the name suggests, the upcoming computer from the firm will focus more on the design aspects with mid-range specs.

Xiaomi has confirmed to launch the Xiaomi Book Air 13 on October 27 in China. The event will begin at 7 PM GMT+8. It will be live-streamed on Weibo and other video streaming platforms.

The official teaser for the product says that the upcoming Xiaomi Book Air 13 will be Xiaomi‘s thinnest laptop to date. The device is said to measure as thin as about 12mm.

Additionally, the computer has been listed on JD for blind orders. According to the listing, the laptop will sport a 13.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

The laptop will be powered by 12th Gen Intel Core U series processors. It will be available in Core i5 and Core i7 variants. The chipsets will be paired with LPDDR5-5200 RAM. Finally, the device will offer two thunderbolt ports.

Xiaomi might officially reveal more details about the product in the next few hours. Either way, it will go official in less than two days.

Vivo V25 4G tipped to launch in India by mid-November

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Viraj Gawde

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Oct 25, 2022

Vivo V25 4G India launch timeline has been tipped. Publication PriceBaba in collaboration with tipster Paras Guglani revealed that the smartphone may debut in the country by mid-November. The upcoming offering will be the third device in the V25 series after the regular 5G and Pro models.

Apart from the launch timeline, the key specifications of the Vivo V25 4G remain a mystery. However, the smartphone is expected to be similar to the Vivo V25e that debuted in the global markets in August. The Chinese brand is yet to reveal anything official about the upcoming Vivo V25 4G. But we can expect Vivo to make announcement in the coming weeks.

As for the Vivo V25e 4G, it comes with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. There is an in-screen fingerprint scanner and the device has a squarish camera module on the back panel.

The Vivo V25e 4G features a triple rear camera setup of a 64MP main sensor with OIS, a 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro unit. There is a 32MP front-facing selfie snapper.

Internally, the Vivo V25e 4G is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. It is coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There is also 8GB virtual RAM. The smartphone draws its power from a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 44W fast charging. It runs on Android 12-based FunTouch OS out of the box.

Connectivity options on the Vivo V25e 4G include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm jack, and GPS.

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Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU is melting cables, brand starts investigating

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Sean

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Oct 25, 2022

Nvidia had just recently announced its RTX 4000 series of graphic cards, with the RTX 4090 being the top end model that came with some impressive performance bumps over the last generation. However, it seems that some of that high performance comes at a cost.

According to a Tom’s Hardware report, Team Green is currently investigating a report from a couple of RTX 4090 GPU buyers. Apparently, a Gigabyte RTX 4090 shared his problem on Reddit, which another user also claimed to have faced. The issue in question is the adapter cable being burnt and melted. For those unaware, the RTX 4090 is provided with a connection for an ATX 2.0 PSU (4 x 8 pin to 16 pin). The original Reddit post even shared pictures of the burnt cables, which had clearly been melted to a point that made them unusable.

On the other hand, the other RTX 4090 owner had an ASUS TUF Gaming OC card. The second user stated that “I was having a gaming session few hours ago, playing Black Desert with my dungeon party. All the sudden the screen went black and all the fans started spinning at 100%. Powered off the machine and after some inspection noticed that the power adapter was damaged.” Tom’s Hardware reached out to Nvidia for a statement, and got the following response: “We are investigating the reports. We are in contact with the first owner and will be reaching out to the other for additional information.”

Interestingly enough, this news is also somewhat similar to the Nvidia Titan Ada GPU that we had covered before, which suffered from a melting issue with PSUs. As of right now, there have only been two such reports where the cable actually melted, at least on Reddit that is. However, we can see that the graphics card maker is already working on finding the root cause of this issue. There is a chance that this was just a very unlucky incident, or perhaps the cables were mounted incorrectly, or other issues with the PC setup. Although, this is just speculation at the moment so take it with a pinch of salt.

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Motorola Razr 2022 launched in Europe, checkout price, specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 25, 2022

The Motorola Razr 2022 has finally been released in Europe. To recall, the device was first announced in China in August of this year. Unlike the previously released Razr clamshells, the 2022 edition is packed with flagship specifications. Here is all the information on the new Razr, which is marketed as the “Razr 22” in the global market.

Motorola Razr 2022 price in Europe

The Razr 22 is available for purchase starting today in Europe. The device costs 1,199 euros in the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configuration. It comes in Satin Black colour only.

Motorola Razr 2022 specifications

The Razr 22 released in Europe is the same device that is already available in China. It has a 6.7-inch P-OLED display that can be folded and has a resolution of FHD+ and a refresh rate of 144Hz. It supports HDR10+ and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut. The back panel of the device has a 2.7-inch OLED Quick View display. The Razr 22 supports Flex View, meaning it can be folded at different angles for hands-free use and for using it as a built-in tripod while snapping photos.

On the front, it has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Alongside the rear camera setup is a 50-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The main camera supports Motorola’s Ultra Pixel technology for better shots in low-light conditions. The Razr 22 supports 8K video recording.

Under the hood, the Razr 2022 has the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of internal storage. The phone comes preloaded with the Android 12 OS with MyUX on top. It houses a 3,500mAh battery that supports 30W TurboPower charging via a USB-C port.

The Razr 22 has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The 5G-enabled device offers connectivity features like Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, Dolby Atmos support, and an IP52 rating.

Where to buy

The Motorola Razr 2022 is available for $969 on Giztop.

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Apple Watch helps save a 12yr old girl from cancer

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Sean

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Oct 25, 2022

It appears that the Apple Watch is still helping save lives. This time around, the smartwatch helped in detecting cancer in a 12 year old girl, which helped in saving her life in time. So here are all of the details.

According to a new report, a 12 year old girl named Imani Miles had her life saved by the Cupertino based giant’s smart wearable product. She noticed that her Apple Watch was constantly notifying her about her abnormally high heart rate. So after she received several alerts, the girl’s mother Jessica Kitchen felt that something was strange and possibly dangerous. So she took Imani Miles to the hospital for a check up. Here, Imani went through surgery for her appendicitis, but this wasn’t the end of her worries.

The doctors treating the girl found that her appendix had a neuroendocrine tumor. This tumor is rare to find in a person this young, but the medical experts discovered that the tumor had migrated into the other parts of Imani’s body. So, the doctors quickly rushed her into surgery that was necessary to remove cancer from her body. Fortunately, the surgery went well and Imani recovered from the surgery.

Her mother stated that if it weren’t for the Apple Watch she would likely have gone to the hospital much later. By this time, the cancer could’ve had worse impacts on the girl and possibly even been fatal. This isn’t the first time the device has saved lives and we can definitely expect more people to be saved by this piece of modern day technology in the future as well.

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ISRO LMV3 rocket launched with 36 OneWeb Satellites

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Sean

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Oct 25, 2022

Earlier this week, ISRO announced that it had successfully launched the LMV3 rocket, which carried a payload that consisted of 36 satellites from OneWeb. The launch was carried out by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).

The rocket was also deployed from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India. With this launch, ISRO and NSIL have deployed one of the biggets commercial orders by India’s space organization. Notably, it was also one of the heaviest rockets launched by ISRO. The lift off was done on 23rd October 2022 and the rocket carried a total of 36 OneWeb Gen-1 satellites of about 150 kilograms each. In other words, the total payload had a total weight of 5,796 kilograms.

These satellites were launched to a circular low earth orbit of around 601 kilometers with an 87.4 degree inclination. The separation of the satellites also involved a unique maneuver of the cryogenic stage to orientation and re-orientation. The entire process consisted of 9 phases and took around 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. After this, OneWeb confirmed that it had started receiving signals from the satellites. The company also took to Twitter to announce the successful lift off and launch from ISRO and NSIL.

Notably, this marks the 14th launch from OneWeb, which brings its satellite constellation size to 462. This means that it has reached 70 percent of its goal to launch around 648 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites fleet that will deliver high peed low latency connectivity across the globe. OneWeb now only needs to go through four more launches to achieve its global coverage plan by 2023. Interestingly enough, OneWeb’s biggest investor is also Bharti Gobal, which is India’s largest telecom operator.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 Launched: 120Hz Display, Helio G99 SoC, Quad Speakers, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 25, 2022

Lenovo has launched a new budget Android tablet in China. The device goes by the name of Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023. It is the successor of the original Xiaoxin Pad Plus from last year.

The tablet is somewhat similar to the Redmi Pad with some additional features. Let’s check out what all it has to offer.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 Specificaitons

The Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 arrives with dual-tone color finishes, like any other Lenovo tablet. It comes in green and grey color options. It measures 7.4mm in thickness and weighs 520g.

The power key sits on the top, while the volume keys are placed on the right side. The 8MP front-facing camera is located on the landscape edge and the rear 13MP camera sits on a rectangular raised platform along with an LED flash.

The tablet houses dual microphones and quad speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. It has a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a magnetic pogo pin connector for the official keyboard accessory.

The device is built around an 11.5-inch display (LCD) with support for stylus input (4096 levels of pressure sensitivity), DC dimming, and DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen sports a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits peak brightness. It also has TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 certification.

The Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It boots ZUI 14, which offers an optimized software experience on tablets with features like split-screen, floating windows, keyboard shortcuts, and more.

The wireless connectivity options on the product include WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. It also has a MicroSD card slot to expand the storage by up to 1TB.

Last but not least, the device is backed by a 7,700mAh battery with support for 20W wired charging.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 Price and Availability

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 is priced at ¥1,799 ($246) in China for the sole 6GB + 128GB memory configuration. It is up for pre-order in the country. For a limited time, it is being sold at ¥1,599 ($219).

As far as accessories are concerned, they carry the following price tags.

Xiaoxin Stylus Smart Edition – ¥299 ($41)
Keyboard + Stand – ¥449 ($61)
Screen Protector – ¥59 ($8)
Flip Cover – ¥79 ($11)

Even these accessories are being sold at a lower price than their original listed above for a limited time.

Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple One see a price hike

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Sean

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Oct 25, 2022

Apple is raising the prices for some of its subscription based services for the first time ever. Now, the company’s Apple Music service, Apple TV+, and even Apple One will see a rise in cost. So let’s have a look at the new changes.

As per the official announcement, the Cupertino based giant wil be raising the price for an indiividual that is using its Music subscription by 10 percent. So now, one can expect to see a price rise from 9.99 US Dollars to 10.99 US Dollars. Furthermore, the brand has also hiked the pricing for the family subscription pack as well, with the service now costing 16.99 US Dollars. The iPhone maker claimed that the primary reason for the rise in subscription cost is ue to increase in fees it pays to license music for its streaming service.

Similarly, the Apple TV+ subscriber will also have to pay around 40 percent more for the monthly subscription. So, one now has to pay 6.99 US Dollars, which is 2 US Dollars more than the previous pricing. As per an official spokesperson, “We introduced Apple TV+ at a very low price because we started with just a few shows and movies. Three years later, Apple TV+ is home to an extensive selection of award-winning and broadly acclaimed series, feature films, documentaries, and kids and family entertainment from the world’s most creative storytellers.”

With the hike in pricing for both of the services mentioned above, the company has also raised the cost of its Apple One package as well. For those unaware, this basically includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, APple Arcade, and even News+, Fitness+, and a whopping 2TB of iCloud+ storage as well. The new subscription fee for this service is 32.95 US Dollars, which is a 10 percent hike over the original pricing.

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Microsoft Surface Duo & Duo 2 receive Android 12L, with Windows 11 inspired design

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Sean

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Oct 25, 2022

Microsoft has finally began rolling out the Android 12L update for its Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 models. The devices have started receiving the major software upgrade, which also brings a hint of design philosophy inspired by Windows 11.

For those unaware, the Android 12L variant of the Android operating system is special since it is built specifically for larger screened devices like the Surface Duo series or other foldable smartphones. The Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 both feature a dual display design, so unlike a foldable phone, they do not feature a crease or have flexible screens that bend from a hinge mechanism. Although, one can rotate the two displays at angles ranging from 0 degrees to 360 degrees. This essentially makes the Duo models akin to an actual book.

Now, the American tech giant has announced the new update for the two Surface Duo models on its official blog. With the Android 12L update, the company also offers Surface Duo users the dynamic theming engine. This basically lets you change the color across the system based on the color of the main wallpaper that is chosen by the user. Furthermore, four new wallpapers will also be rolled out in the update, which will align with the new Windows 11 desktop backgrounds to “bring the vibrancy of Windows to Android.”

Microsoft also added that the Android 12L update will seek to improve the user experience through a more responsive and inclusive experience that also brings more cutomizability options as well. This includes a new refreshed UI that can dynamically adapt to users’ wallpaper, new fluid animations, and additional accessibility tools. The new update also offers updated conversations and Photo widgets as well as a privacy dashboard, which can track apps that use your camera, microphone, and location access over a 24 hour period. So for those interested, you can install the Android 12 update on your Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 by going to Settings > System > System update.

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Apple may launch new MacBook Pro, Mac mini models in the coming months

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Sean

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Oct 25, 2022

Apple is apparently planning on launching additional models from its MacBook Pro series and Mac mini series of PCs. The company has been rumored to be working on a new MacBook Pro model for some time now, and the latest report hints at the upcoming Mac mini model’s launch as well.

The news arrives from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who shared the information on his Power On newsletter. Reportedly, the Cupertino based giant is still working on the first Mac Pro mode that features Apple Silicon, which is expected to launch with the “M2 Ultra” and “M2 Extreme” chipsets that are rumored to be around two to four times faster than the M2 Max model. Furthermore, the Mac Pro model will have up to a whopping 256GB of RAM, around 76 to 152 graphics cores, and even 24 to 48 CPU cores as well.

Apart from this, Gurman stated that the 13 inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air will both have the same M2 processor as the upcoming Mac mini model. As of right now, the iPhone maker is supposedly testing an M2 Pro chip with more cores inside the new Mac mini. Unfortunately, Gurman did not reveal any other finer details regarding this new Mac mini model. Although, he did state that the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini PCs will launch sometime “within the next few months.”

However, he also added that the new Mac Pro will not be launching until the next year. This news is in line with our previous report. Earlier this week, we covered a new report that claimed that Apple is gearing up to launch new 14 inch MacBook Pros and 16 inch MacBook Pro next month in November 2022. So, we can expect the 13 inch variant to also be announced soon after the larger variants hit the market.

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iQOO 11 spec sheet leaked – SD8 Gen 2, last-gen cameras with V2 ISP chip & 120W fast charging

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Oct 25, 2022

It is no secret that iQOO is working on its next generation of flagship smartphones called the iQOO 11 series. The series is said to have two models in it, namely the iQOO 11 and the iQOO 11 Pro, and is rumored to debut in Q1 2023. Last week, we reported on the complete specs leak of the Pro model. Now, a new leak has unveiled all the specification information related to the vanilla iQOO 11.

Tipster Yogesh Brar has tweeted out the spec sheet of the iQOO 11. Starting with the screen, the device will feature a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED panel with up to 144Hz refresh rate support. Going by a previous report, the display is said to be a flat panel with a 2K resolution.

Under the hood, we will find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which might not come with a significant jump in performance over the existing Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, however, it will be far more efficient, increasing the battery life, while simultaneously keeping the thermals under control. This chip will be paired with two RAM options – 8GB and 12GB, and up to three storage options which will include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

The camera system appears to be the same one featured on the iQOO 10 as the leak suggests a 50MP GN5 primary camera paired with a 13MP ultra-wide lens and a 12MP telephoto unit. As for the front camera, it will be a 16MP unit. Although the camera hardware might remain the same, the image quality will still see improvements as iQOO is integrating the Vivo V2 image signal processor chip into the device.

Other than that, the iQOO 11 will have a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and its operating system will be a version of OriginOS based on Android 13.

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