Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd gen) has launched in India today. It arrives as the successor to the P11 Pro from last year. The latest offering packs incremental upgrades over its predecessor. The tablet also competes against the likes of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Xiaomi Pad 5, iPad Mini 4th gen, and others in the market. Read on to know what the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd gen) offers out of the box.
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd gen) retains the same 11.2-inch OLED display bearing a resolution of 2.5K pixels. The screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 600 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+ support. The tablet comes with a bundled Precision Pen 3 stylus that can be magnetically attached to the back panel for wireless charging.
On the audio front, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd gen) is equipped with JBL-powered quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos. The tablet features a 13MP rear and an 8MP front-facing selfie camera.
Under the hood, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd gen) houses a new MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor coupled with Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU onboard. There’s 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage expandable up to 1TB via microSD card slot. The tablet is backed by an 8,200mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer up to 14 hours of battery life. It runs on Android 12 OS out of the box.
Connectivity options on the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd gen) include WiFi-6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C port, and a Pogo pin connector.
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd gen) carries a price tag of Rs 39,999. It will go on sale starting October 17th from Amazon and Lenovo exclusive stores.
A few days ago, Honor had announced its new Play 6 series smartphone in its home country China, dubbed as Honor Play 6C. Today, the smartphone officially goes on sale in the Chinese market.
The Honor Play 6C is now available for purchase in China for the price of 1,099 yuan, which roughly converts to $153. The 8GB RAM and 128GB model costs 1,299 yuan (~$181), but it’s not on sale yet. The smartphone comes in three colors — Silver, Black, and Blue.
The smartphone features a 6.5-inch LCD HD display offering a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It has also passed the German Rheinland low blue light eye protection certification.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G processor, which is based on an 8nm process. It supports a smart dual card function and can enable two 5G SIM cards on standby simultaneously. It can also automatically switch the card’s priority based on the network quality.
In terms of memory, the device packs up to 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a 13-megapixel camera sensor on the back with an LED flash, while on the front side, it comes with a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. In the software department, the phone runs Magic UI 5.0 custom user interface based on the Android operating system, which the company says will receive updates for three years. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging.
Microsoft has just launched a number of new products in the market, including the likes of the Surface Pro 9, Surface Studio 2+, and Surface Laptop 5. And arriving alongside these models is the new Surface Pro 9 5G, which features various upgrades over the Surface Pro X.
Display & Design
Looking at the display specifications, it appears that both the Surface Pro 9 and Surface Pro 9 5G model has identical displays. This means, that this variant also sports a 13 inch display that has a 120Hz refresh rate 3:2 aspect ratio, 2,880 x 1,920 pixels resolution, and a 1200:1 contrast ratio as well. Unfortunately, it appears that the 5G enabled model does not support Dolby Vision IQ and auto color management unlike the base Surface Pro 9.
Apart from this, it still features the 2 in 1 design, which means it can shift between a laptop and a tablet. The Surface Pro 9 5G is also larger than the Surface Pro X and even heavier as well, measuring 287 x 209 x 9.3 mm and weighing 883g compared to 287 mm x 208 mm x 7.3 mm and 774g for the Pro X. Apparently this additional weight comes from a larger battery pack.
Specifications
With the larger size, the Surface Pro 9 5G features a 47.7Whr battery pack, which is larger than the 39.2Whr battery on the Surface Pro X. Furthermore, the Surface Pro 9 5G model is based on an ARM chipset from Qualcomm rather than the Intel Alder Lake-U CPUs on the base Surface Pro 9 variant. It features the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset that features four ARM Cortex X1 cores that run at 3GHz and four Cortex A78 cores running at 2.4GHz frequency. Thanks to this chipset, this device is also the first 5G enabled product that Microsoft has released, which runs on its Windows operating system.
As per official claims, this notebook can last for up to 19 hours on a single ful charge, which is around 3.5 hours more than the Surface Pro 9 model. Oddly enough, the American tech giant decided to launch the Surface Pro 9 5G in just the Platinum color option. The Sapphire, Forest, and Graphite variant are now exclusive to the Surface Pro 9.
Pricing & Availability
Microsoft has also revealed the pricing for the Surface Pro 9 5G, which arrives in four different storage configurations. the 8GB RAM + 128GB SSD storage variant is priced at 1,299 US Dollars. On the other hand, the 8GB + 256GB model wil go for 1,399 US Dollars. The 16GB + 256GB variant has a higher price tag of 1,599 US Dollars, while the top end 16GB + 512GB version has a heft cost of 1,899 US Dollars.
The Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme from Dell is a cutting-edge, rugged Windows tablet created to satisfy the demands of professionals who require something dependable and long-lasting.
Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme specs & features
The highlight features of this rugged tablet-cum-laptop include its ability to withstand drops of up to four feet along with the ability to survive extreme temperatures ranging from -20°F (-20°C) to 145°F (62°C). Additionally, it has an IP65 rating for water and dust protection. Despite its reinforced chassis, the tablet weighs just 1.26 kg. The manufacturer has claimed that it is the “lightest and most powerful 12-inch fully-rugged tablet on the market”.
Under the hood, the device features 12th-generation Intel Core processors. You can configure the 2-in-1 with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. Another convenient feature of the Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme is that it comes with dual hot-swappable batteries. This means that the user can easily remove and swap one of the batteries while the tablet is in use, so you never have to let it power off due to low battery. As for the capacity, the batteries are claimed to last up to 20 hours on a single charge.
Moving on, the tablet features a 12-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and brightness reaches up to 1200 nits. The touch screen can be used with gloves on. There’s a 5MP front-facing camera with Windows Hello support, as well as an 11MP rear camera with a flash for use in low-light conditions.
The tablet comes with a number of ports including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A, a headphone jack, a microSD card reader, and a nano-SIM slot. In addition to these, users can also opt for a couple of expansion ports with choices for USB Type-A or HDMI on the right side, RJ45 Ethernet, Mini-serial RS-232, or a barcode scanner along the top edge. For wireless connectivity, the tablet has Wi-Fi 6E support, Bluetooth 5.2, and optional cellular connectivity (both 4G & 5G options available).
The tablet has a range of accessories including a tough detachable keyboard, a rotating hand strap, a magnetic mount, etc.
Pricing & availability
The Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme is expected to be available by the end of the year, The pricing of the tablet will be announced closer to the release date.
Following the Mate 40 series, Huawei had launched the Mate 50 series nearly two years after its predecessor. Now, it appears that the company is planning on launching another flagship smartphone, but this time, it aims on releasing the new P60 series lineup soon.
The latest leak is related to the Huawei P60 model, which is the successor to the P50 series that had launched previously. According to a new leak, the Chinese tech giant is planning on launching its flagship P60 series smartphone with next gen specs and features next year, sometime in March 2023. Furthermore, the latest flagship model will also come with various upgrades over the P50 series.
As per the leak, the camera department will see an overhaul, with the P60 rumored to feature the variable aperture lens that was first introduced with the Mate 50 model. Similarly, it will also see an upgrade with its telephoto lens, which will reportedly be a 64 megapixel sensor. Since the OEM is still facing various sanctions, it is still banned from using certain technology like 5G networking on smartphones. Thus, Huawei is also rumored to launch the P60 without a 5G modem, but still use a cutting edge chipset.
This means that it will likely feature a 4G only Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Although, a previous rumor had hinted at the brand using the HiSilicon Kirin 9100 chipset that is based on the 14nm process. Lastly, the latest leak also offered us a glimpse of the P60’s possible design. The front appears to have to a dual selfie camera, which might be housed on a pill shaped cutout, while the rear still features the twin circular modules. The top one houses two large sensors, while the lower on has a single LED flash and another camera.
Earlier this month, Google launched the Pixel 7 series smartphones in many global markets including India. The devices were made available for pre-order following the launch, and earlier today, they went on the first open sale via Flipkart in India.
However, it appears that both Flipkart and Google misjudged the popularity of these new devices in the Indian market as the Pixel 7 went out of stock within seconds of being available for sale. The Pixel 7 Pro followed a short while after. The Pixel 7 has since been restocked, however, customers have managed to put the device out of stock again.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that these devices are selling like hotcakes, so we advise interested customers to regularly check Flipkart for more restocks today.
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro pricing, offers
In the Indian market, the Google Pixel 7 costs Rs 59,999. The Google Pixel 7 Pro, on the other hand, costs Rs 84,999. These prices are for the 128GB storage model of the devices.
Customers who use SBI credit cards to purchase the Pixel 7 will receive a flat discount of Rs 8,000. On the other hand, using the same payment method, a flat discount of Rs 15,000 can be obtained on the purchase of the Pixel 7 Pro.
Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro specs
The Pixel 7 has a 6.32-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1400nits. The Pixel 7 Pro has a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with a Quad HD+ (3120 x 1440 pixel) resolution, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1500nits. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection is present on these devices.
The Pixel 7 series devices are powered by the Tensor G2 processor, which includes a Titan M2 security chip. Both of these devices come with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage (in India). The Pixel 7 series devices ship with Android 13.0.
The Pixel 7 has a dual-rear camera setup with a 50MP primary shooter and OIS. It is paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 114° field of view. A 48MP telephoto lens with OIS and 4.8x optical zoom is included with the Pixel 7 Pro. These cameras support 10-bit HDR recording, Cinematic Blue, and a variety of other camera features. On the front, both devices feature a 10.8MP camera with a 92.8° field of view which is capable of k videos at 60frames per second.
These devices have an in-display fingerprint scanner and also support face unlock. A 4355mAh battery unit powers the Pixel 7. The Pro variant, on the other hand, comes with a larger 5000mAh battery. Both of these devices support both 30W fast charging and wireless charging. The Pixel 7 series smartphones have an IP68 rating, which means they are water and dust-resistant.
Recently, Infinix unveiled a couple of Hot 20 series of smartphones, such as the Hot 20 5G, Hot 20s, and Hot 20i. Now, the brand is back with another Hot 20-branded model called the Infinix Hot 20 4G. Here is a look at the specifications, features, and price of the Hot 20.
Infinix Hot 20 specifications and features
The Infinix Hot 20 houses a massive 6.82-inch IPS LCD panel with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20.5:9. The screen also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate.
Infinix Hot 12
The Hot 20 draws power from the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging via USB-C. The device comes in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. Both models offer 128 GB of built-in storage. The Hot 20 runs on Android 12 OS and XOS 10.6. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.
It has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera, an AI lens, and an LED flash unit. It comes with security features like face unlock and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The other features available on the device include dual speakers, dual SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Infinix Hot 20 price and availability
The Infinix Hot 20 comes in two choices, such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. In Thailand, the two variants are priced at THB 4,799 (~$126) and THB 5,399 (~$142). The handset comes in Sonic Black, Legend White, Tempo Blue, and Fantasy Purple colors.
iQOO recently confirmed that it will be unveiling the iQOO Neo 7 on Oct. 20 in China. Like the predecessor models, it will be an affordable flagship phone. However, unlike the previous generations iQOO Neo phones, it will not feature a Snapdragon chip. The company confirmed today that it will arrive with a MediaTek SoC.
Today, iQOO revealed that the iQOO Neo 7 will be equipped with the Dimensity 9000 Plus flagship chipset and a Pro+ independent display chip. The latter is said to be the Pixelworks X7 Pro chip.
iQOO has also confirmed that the device will be equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It looks like the company will confirm more information about the phone in the next few days before it comes out.
Previous reports have claimed that the iQOO Neo 7 will sport an AMOLED display of 6.78 inches. It will produce an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is expected to come preloaded with the Android 13 OS, which will most likely be overlaid with the OriginOS UI.
The iQOO Neo 7 is expected to arrive in three configurations: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It may pack a 5,000mAh battery that will support 120W fast charging.
The Neo 7 may come with a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Its rear-facing camera module may include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766V main camera and a periscope zoom lens. There is no word on the price of the device. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Neo 6 (Chinese variant) started at 3,299 Yuan (~$459). It is likely that the Neo 7 may carry a similar starting price.
The India-based electronics manufacturer Lloyd has launched a new smart TV in the market called the Lloyd QLED Google TV.
Some of the standout features of Lloyd’s QLED Google TV line are its QLED display and far-field technology, which enables users to manage the TV using the Google Assistant without requiring a voice-activated remote. Given that it is a Google TV, users get access to the in-built Chromecast.
Lloyd QLED Google TV specs
The screen sizes for the Lloyd QLED Google TV are 43 inches (43US900B), 55 inches (55US900B), 65 inches (65QX900D), and 75 inches (75QX900D). It has a QLED A+ grade panel with a 3,840 by 2,160 pixel 4K UHD resolution, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, and 350 nits of brightness. It supports 88 percent of the NTSC color spectrum as well as micro-dimming, Dolby Vision, and HDR.
A 64-bit Cortex-A55 quad-core processor powers the QLED TV, which utilizes Android 9.0 as its operating system. The TV has 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM. With a Dolby decoder, it provides an immersive 5.1 surround audio experience with a pair of up to 12W speakers. The TV has a Google Chromecast incorporated into it and offers access to all the top OTT services, including Netflix, Prime Videos, Disney+ Hotstar, and YouTube.
The QLED Google TV has dual-band WiFi, three HDMI connectors, two USB ports, one AV port, one RF port, and one digital out port.
Lloyd QLED Google TV price in India
Prices for the Lloyd QLED Google TV 43-inch and 55-inch variants are Rs 33,990 and Rs 52,990, respectively. Priced at Rs. 76,990 and Rs. 1,24,990, respectively, are the 65-inch and 75-inch variants. It is now available for purchase on Lloyd India’s website. Additionally, it will be accessible via other reputable offline and online retailers.
At the end of last year, Motorola released the edge X30, the world’s first SnapDragon 8 Gen1 platform smartphone. It is one of the cheapest models powered by the flagship chipset. Even compared to Xiaomi 12 series, it’s still very competitive in pricing. Not satisfied yet? The more powerful Moto X30 Pro/Edge 30 Ultra just comes. Not just the chipset upgrade, the Moto X30 Pro/Edge 30 Ultra also brings the highest-resolution 200MP camera sensor in the history of Smartphones.
Motorola didn’t continue the tradition of debuting the latest flagship chip, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. A month after their rivals launched their flagship phones with the 8+ Gen 1, Motorola finally brought us the new Moto X30 Pro, which just got released as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in Europe.
Unboxing & Design
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To be honest, when I saw this X30 Pro for the first time, I couldn’t believe that it came from Motorola. This pure white back cover with a matt finish looks like a piece of ice cream. There is no extra detail on it, and I really like this minimalist design, moto even did some special texture processing with the logo, so that it’s just visually hidden on the back cover from multi-angles. You might only be able to see the logo at certain angles and in certain light.
So at first glance, I got immediately impressed by the whole-white back design. I even imagined that it could be hard to find the phone if the camera module just happens to be covered in snow.
Compared to other flagship phones, the moto X30 Pro has a more compact and refined camera module, which reminds me of some of Vivo’s flagship phones last few years, such as the Vivo X60 series. It’s nice to see this kind of artistic design back with us, although it’s not exactly a novel design.
Along with the refined camera module, this time the Motorola X30 Pro more focuses on phone photography. And we will talk about it later.
The X30 Pro has very good control over the body thickness, as well as the weight. It weighs less than 200 grams. But if you just look at these numbers, you may think it will be comfortable to hold in your hand, but unfortunately, although it has an edge-curved screen and back cover, the connecting frame is too narrow, a bit sharp, and protrudes a lot from the back cover, so it would be like holding the back of a knife, which is kind of uncomfortable.
Display & Speakers
The X30 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch OLED screen. Motorola still hasn’t brought a 2K resolution to their flagship phone, but this screen still looks great with rich detail. It has 10bit colors and supports up to 144Hz refresh rate, which offers smoother touching in a more power-efficient way for daily use. And it also has good brightness, there’s no problem if you want to use it in the sunlight.
In terms of audio experience, the X30 Pro has dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support to provide stereo sound while you watch films or play music.
Cameras
The camera performance is probably one of the biggest selling points of the X30 Pro. For the last two years, moto is a big fan of high-pixel sensors. Probably for the brand, 100MP is way behind the times, so this time they brought the world’s highest pixel mobile sensor to the X30 Pro, it has an insane 200MP resolution, four times more than the iPhone 14 Pro’s main camera. So, how much detail can it really capture?
In fact, by observing a large number of samples, we found that although we could get clearer details after turning on Ultra-High-Resolution mode, the gap was not as large as expected, and meanwhile, it brought two problems.
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The first problem is the shutter delay, obviously, Ultra High-Resolution mode is only good for shooting still subjects or landscapes, as it takes two seconds to complete the shot. And the other trouble is the huge photo size that occupies, so I really don’t recommend you buy the standard version with 128GB ROM. Or just forget about the high-resolution mode.
But it still brings some additional benefits, such as the 4-in-1 pixel binning in daily shooting on the main camera. And under the auto mode, the shutter response is very fast and you can still get good detail with the pixel binning. So rather than touting an output of the 200MP, it should be advertised as being able to simulate the rich color detail that comes with pixel binning. So I think the biggest use of the figure, 200MP, is still in marketing.
Performance
Not surprisingly, the X30 Pro powered by the SnapDragon 8+ Gen1 platform has a decent performance output. In Benchmarks, it has a similar performance to other Android flagship phones, but don’t forget that it has a very compact body design. So I was concerned from the start about its stability under high-performance loads. As expected, the 3DMark Wide Life Extreme test showed us that it’s really not stable, along with heating issues. So if you like to play those heavy games like Genshing Impact, this phone is not a great option for you!
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MYUI & software features
Since Oneplus returned to the arms of Color OS, it’s really hard to find a brand that offers a similar experience to Google Pixel, but MYUI on this X30 Pro gave me an unexpected surprise by offering a very simple and non-intrusive experience.
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All your operations are responded to quickly and smoothly. In addition, Motorola also offers a lot of customization options for the pages, you can change the font, home screen layout, and even the icon shape. Or feel tired of the preset app icons, don’t you? No problem, there are many third-party icon packs for you to choose from.
Another system feature I’d like to show you is gesture shortcuts, you can twist your wrist twice to quickly open the camera, touch and hold the screen with 3 fingertips to capture a screenshot or double tap the power button to start screen recording. All of these features are very commonly used and it could be easy for most users to get used to.
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Charging
The X30 Pro supports 125 watts of fast charging, which allows it to be fully charged in just 20 minutes. And thankfully, we have wireless charging on this phone. It supports up to 50 watts of wireless charging and even 10 watts of reverse charging. This certainly puts some of the more expensive phones to shame. You guys can leave those models that come to mind in the comments.
Conclusion
Well, that’s all about the unboxing and quick review of the Motorola X30 Pro, as known as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. As far as we can tell, there is little difference between the international version and the Chinese version, even though the software is very close. If you choose the Chinese version, please make sure you know how to install google services yourself, or you can ask your retailer to do it for you.
Back with the phone in my hand, I have to say this time they did a good job of showing us what less is more means. A back cover with no special textures and no shiny colors is already enough to win over many users, and I even think this look is one of the best in 2022.
In terms of photography, I can see the improvement here and the fact that Motorola trying their best. But can someone here tell them that the Sony sensor is always the safer choice, and please stop bringing ultra-high pixels to the phone camera. It really doesn’t make any sense. And it doesn’t hide the fact that your software is not yet well optimized either.
Apart from launching the Surface Pro 9 and the Surface Studio 2+, Microsoft has also announced the Surface Laptop 5. It is a lightweight and thin notebook, measuring around 1.29kg. It has a thickness of 14.5mm. The Surface Laptop 5 is powered by the 12th generation Intel processors and comes in two screen sizes. Continue reading to find out the specifications and price of the device.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 specifications and features
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch screen sizes. The PixelSense display available on the device offers a 2256 x 1504 pixels resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 1300:1 contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision IQ support. The device comes preloaded with Windows 11 Home.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
The 13.5-inch Surface Laptop comes with an Intel Core i5-1235U / i7-1255U processor, whereas the 15-inch edition gets a Core i7-1255U processor. All variants come with 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB of SSD storage.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
The 13.5-inch edition offers up to 18 hours of battery life, while the larger model can last for up to 17 hours. On the connectivity front, it offers 1 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB-A, 1 x Surface Connect port, a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.0. It comes with other features such as Windows Hello face sign-in, Surface Pen support, Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos, and dual far-field microphones. Lastly, the 13.5-inch variant comes with an Alcantara keyboard finish.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 price and availability
The Surface Laptop 5 comes in four colors Platinum, Sage, Black, and Sandstone. The 13.5-inch variant starts at $999, whereas the 15-inch edition starts at $1,299. It will be available for purchase in different markets starting on Oct. 25.
Microsoft held a launch event earlier today where it announced new devices and hardware. Among the launched products, the company debuted the new Surface Surface Pro 9 convertible (laptop-to-tablet PC). The device brings modest updates compared to the Surface Pro 8 along with new color options. So, let’s take a look at the device in more detail.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 specs & features
Starting off, the Surface Pro 9 retains the 13-inch display of its predecessor along with the 2,880 x 1,920 pixels, 120 Hz, and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It weighs around 879 grams and comes with updated Alder Lake-U processors.
The device is available with the Core i5-1235U or the Core i7-1255U. These processors have a 15W base power draw. RAM options on the device include 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and the company offers 28 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of removable storage options.
Microsoft’s Surface Connect port and Windows Hello facial authentication are both supported by the Surface Pro 9 as usual. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is absent from the Surface Pro 9, despite Microsoft including two USB Type-C connectors (USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4).
Microsoft claims that the Surface Pro 9’s 47.7 Wh battery should last up to 15:30 hours, which is probably an incredibly optimistic battery estimate. The Surface Pro 9 is available in the expected colorways of Platinum, Sapphire, Forest, and Graphite.
Pricing & availability
At launch, prices start from US$999.99 with the Core i5-1235U, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. The Core i5-1235U model is limited to 256 GB of storage. Whereas the Core-i7-1255U gets an additional 512 GB and 1 TB storage options. You can look at the full pricing of different configurations on Microsoft’s website. Do note that these pricings don’t include the Type Cover or the Slim Pen 2.
The Surface Pro 9 is now available for purchase in many regions, and US shipment will begin on October 25. On the other hand, the device won’t be accessible in places like the UK until early November.
The OPPO Reno 9 series of smartphones is said to be in the works. Some reports have claimed that the Reno 9 family may go official as early as November in China. Well ahead of the launch, Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station has tipped the alleged specs of the Reno 9. Read on to know what to expect from the smartphone.
OPPO Reno 9 specifications (rumored)
According to the tipster, the OPPO phone with the PHM110 model number may break cover as the OPPO Reno 9. The device will feature a curved-edge OLED display that measures 6.7 inches. It will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset and 12 GB of RAM.
OPPO Reno 9 leaked images
The Reno 8 series featured a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera. The same selfie snapper will be available on the Reno 9. Its rear shell will have a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B main camera. The leak does not mention anything about the auxiliary cameras of the device. Shown above are previously seen leaked images of the alleged Reno 9.
The device will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery that will carry support for 67W fast charging. That’s a downgrade since the Reno 8 carried support for 80W fast charging. For security, it will feature an under-display fingerprint scanner. It is likely to come preloaded with the Android 13 OS.
To recall, the Reno 8 features a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a Dimensity 1300 chip, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 80W charging. While there is a downgrade in the charging department, the Reno 9 leak reveals that it will come with a better display.
The Reno 9 is likely to be accompanied by Reno 9 Pro and Reno 9 Pro+ models. But at the moment, there is no information about what the Pro and Pro+ versions have to offer.
Huawei initially debuted the Huawei Watch D back in December 2021. However, the availability of the smartwatch was limited to China. Now, the company has finally launched the wearable for the European market. So, let’s take a look at its pricing and launch offers.
Huawei Watch D Europe pricing, availability & offers
Starting off with the UK, the Watch D is not yet available for sale in the country. Instead, the website is displaying a ‘notify me’ button on the product listing. The UK pricing on the other hand is confirmed to be £349.99.
Customers in Eurozone can place a pre-order for the Watch D for €399. This is €50 cheaper than the price announced at IFA 2022 keynote in Berlin. A Huawei Scale 3 smart scale, which usually costs €69, will also be included for free by the company. Additionally, Huawei is giving away €50 off the FreeBuds 4i and FreeBuds Pro 2, as well as a 3-month Huawei Health+ subscription and a three-year warranty rather than a two-year one. Shipments of orders will begin on October 19.
Huawei Watch D specs
The main attraction of the Huawei Watch D is its blood pressure monitoring which uses a similar mechanism as a typical sphygmomanometer ( aka blood pressure cuff). Additionally, it has a skin temperature sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG), a heart rate monitor, and a SpO2 sensor that can measure blood oxygen levels.
Its body is made out of high-hardness aviation aluminum providing durability and scratch resistance. It features a 1.64-inch HD display with a 326PPI pixel density. The gadget has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
It also supports more than 70 different sports and allows heart rate measurement utilizing an eight-channel, highly sensitive optical sensor. According to the manufacturer, the device should last seven days when using all of its features. Wireless charging is also supported by the smartwatch.
Honor had recently launched the Honor X40 smartphone, and now the company is all set to launch a new model in the lineup, dubbed as Honor X40 GT. The launch event is set to take place later today.
The Honor X40 GT smartphone will be officially announced today at a launch event, i.e. on 13th October. It will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video streaming platforms and will begin at 7:30 PM GMT+8.
Honor X40 GT Render
The teaser for the smartphone has confirmed that it will come with a triple-camera setup on the back with a huge circular island where the sensors are placed in an X-formation along with an LED flash.
There will be an OLED display at the front, but more details about the screen aren’t available right now. In comparison, the regular model comes with an AMOLED display that offers a screen refresh rate of 120Hz.
It has already been confirmed through teaser posters that the smartphone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. To compare, the Honor X40 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor.
Although the Honor X40 GT will be officially launched today, the company has already started taking pre-registration for the smartphone through major online retailers in China. To know more about the phone, including its specifications, features, memory variants, and price, we will have to wait for the official launch event later today.
Honor will be launching the Honor X40 GT featuring the Snapdragon 888 later today (Oct. 13) in China. A new leak (via. MyDrivers) reveals that the company is gearing up to launch a new phone called the Honor Play 40 Plus. The key specifications of the phone have been leaked, and it appears that it will be soon made official in the home market.
The report reveals that the Honor Play 40 Plus will arrive with an HD+ display that will offer a refresh rate of 90Hz. Under the hood, it will feature the Dimensity 700 chipset. The device will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging.
On the front, the Play 40 Plus has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone features a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel auxiliary snapper. The report states that it will be the first low-powered Honor phone to feature a camera watermark, which reads “50MP Dual Camera.”
The leaked specifications show that the Honor Play 40 Plus is aimed towards the entry-level market. Its predecessor, the Honor Play 30 Plus, which featured an HD+ display and a Dimensity 700 chip, was priced at 1,099 Yuan (~$153). Hence, it appears that the Play 40 Plus will have a similar price.
The report also states that the Honor Play 40 Plus will debut alongside the X40 GT. However, there is no official confirmation of its existence. As far as the X40 GT is concerned, it is expected to come with a 6.81-inch display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888, triple rear cameras, and a vapor chamber cooling system.
Luxury smartwatch maker Garmin has released its latest collection of luxury smartwatches. The new Garmin MARQ series includes the MARQ Athlete, MARQ Captain, MARQ Golfer, MARQ Aviator, and MARQ Adventurer. The second-generation MARQ lineup comes three years after Garmin unveiled its first MARQ collection.
The new Garmin MARQ collection of luxury smartwatches comes with pricing on the high end of the spectrum and a titanium exterior. They share the same design as the first-generation models but with a different and refreshing look. They are built with expensive materials like ceramic, sapphire crystal, and jacquard-weave nylon. They also feature titanium, leather, nylon, and silicon bracelets and straps.
The new Garmin luxury MARQ smartwatches have AMOLED screens and can deliver up to 16 days of battery life. They are all made of high-grade titanium with greater strength than most steels. The smartwatches are scratch-resistant and lightweight when compared to stainless steel. The new gadgets support multi-band GNSS, multi-frequency GPS, and Garmin’s SatIQ technology for superior positioning accuracy. These features are innovations that were lacking in the first MARQ iteration. The models also feature health and wellness features including heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, respiration, and stress tracking, as well as Body Battery energy monitoring. Garmin says it will also incorporate the Jet Lag Adviser on the models later.
The MARQ Athlete is aimed at athletes and comes with lots of athlete-centered features. The Adventurer comes with an edge-to-edge leather design and its compass bezel sports a classical design. The Golfer model has golf-inspired color outlay and comes preloaded with 42,000 golf courses worldwide. The MARQ Captain is for navigators and has a built-in Regatta Timer to help racers cross the starting point at the right time. There are alerts and alarms that signal tide changes. There are also profiles for other water sports like kayaking, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and more.
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The prices of the 2nd-generation MARQ collection of smartwatches range from $1,900 to $2,400. The new Garmin smartwatches will be available this month but exact release details are lacking at this time.
OPPO is reportedly working on the Find X6 and X6 Pro, which will likely be released in 2023 as the company’s latest and greatest flagship smartphones. Leaks and rumors have already revealed some major specifications and features of the upcoming series. Now, a popular tipster suggests the higher-end Find X6 Pro uses a 1″ Sony IMX989 sensor. Here are the details.
Noted tipster Ice Universe revealed in a Tweet that the “highest version of OPPO Find X6,” which will likely be called the Find X6 Pro, features a 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor. He also claims that the sensor “smashes” all ISOCELL sensors with its extremely high quality.
OPPO Find X5 Pro
Last month, tipster Digital Chat Station also made similar claims. He disclosed that the Find X6 Pro’s main camera will be equipped with a 1-inch sensor. In addition, Mr. Chat Station claimed that the upcoming handset will have a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera. The primary camera is said to be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 32-megapixel telephoto unit.
Further, the vanilla Find X6 is reported to feature triple cameras on the rear. The device will likely have a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide unit.
As per a recent report, the Find X6 will come with a 1.5K display resolution, and the Pro model will offer a 2K resolution. Both smartphones could be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen2. It is also possible that the base model may come with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1.
The OPPO Find X6 series will probably launch next year (2023). We should learn more details about smartphones in the coming days. Stick around for the updates.
WhatsApp is testing a beta version that allows group sizes as large as 1024 members. The social media platform is already testing the feature in a beta version of the software available to both Android and iOS users. This comes after the WhatsApp Premium optional subscription plan was announced for certain customers.
The group size feature will be available for a few beta testers and will be doubling the current maximum group size of 512 participants. Back in June, WhatsApp expanded its group size from 256 to 512 and the move was welcomed with applause. The beta software is limited to a certain number of WhatsApp beta testers. Any WhatsApp user can, however, check whether the feature is available in his current software by trying to add new members to an existing group or create a new group. The number of beta testers and the global spread of the beta testers are not known at this time.
The implications of a larger WhatsApp group include drawing new users to the platform and greater versatility. WhatsApp continues to incorporate new tools that provide greater control for group admins. Some of the controls include having a list of pending participants and embedding an approval mechanism in group dynamics. WhatsApp has also expanded the maximum capacity of shared media files to 2GB.
The full rollout of the 1024 group size feature for WhatsApp will expectedly kick in after the beta testing process. The timing details are lacking but we expect quick incorporation of the feature.
OPPO showed off the ColorOS 13, its latest custom Android skin, this August. Soon after, the company released stable builds of the software to the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro. Now, the firm has started ColorOS 13 public beta recruitment for the Oppo Reno 8, Oppo A97, and Oppo A57 in China in order to give users an opportunity to try their hands on the latest Android upgrade ahead of the stable rollout.
According to recent posts on the Oppo community forum, Oppo Reno 8, A97, and A57 users in China can now enroll in the ColorOS 13 public beta program (via ItHome). Registration for the program will begin today (October 12) and end tomorrow at 16:00.
Enrolled users are expected to receive the beta build of the software on October 14 via an OTA update. As usual, OPPO is offering limited slots for the ColorOS 13 public beta program.
It has been reported that the beta build has several known issues that can significantly affect day-to-day use. Many common third-party applications are incompatible with the software.
Talking about the update itself, the ColorOS 13 (review) brings some new features and updates. It sports an aquamorphic design and includes all the new features Google introduced in the latest version of Android. Additionally, OPPO has packed some exclusive features, such as a Shadow-Reflective Clock widget, an IoT device control module, media playback controls for the updated Control Center, a Meeting Assistant, and more.
Moreover, ColorOS 13 comes with large folders, global search banners, and new home screen widgets. The company has also updated its Always-on Display (AOD) functionality, which now allows users to control apps and view additional information.
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