Redmi Pad unboxing video reveals full design, spec sheet ahead of next week’s launch

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Sep 30, 2022

Redmi Pad is set to launch in India as well as in the global markets on October 4th. It will be the first-ever tablet from the Xiaomi sub-brand. Now ahead of the launch next, the device has been spotted in an unboxing video uploaded by a Spanish YouTuber Eufracio López 502. It reveals the Redmi Pad in all its glory including the design as well full specifications.

Right off the bat, the Redmi Pad has a quad-speaker setup with two grilles located at the top and the other two located at the bottom edge of the device. The sound will be tuned by Dolby Atmos. The top edge also has a power button whereas the volume rocker and microSD card slot are located on the right edge of the device. There is a front 8MP camera sensor on the right bezel of the device when it is held in portrait mode. The back panel sports a rectangular camera module housing an 8MP sensor and there is no LED flash unit.

The retail box shown in the unboxing video reveals that the Redmi Pad will feature a 10.6-inch LCD display bearing a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels and featuring a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is surrounded by symmetrical bezels on all four sides.

On the hardware front, the unboxing video reveals that the Redmi Pad will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor under the hood. The device will pack 4GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The retail box also mentions that the upcoming tablet will be backed by an 8,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging, however, Xiaomi will bundle a 22.5W charger in the box.

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Nothing Ear (Stick) full design revealed in hands on video ahead of launch

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Nothing is rumored to be working on a new pair of truly wireless earbuds for a while now. But prior to its official release, the full design of the Ear (Stick) have been revealed via a hands on video.

For those unaware, the smartphone maker had showcased the new Ear (Stick) model and its charging case last week during the London Fashion Week. Looking at the hands on images, we can a cylindrical shaped case that resembles a lipstick tube, which will house and charge the Ear (Stick) TWS earbuds. This shape is claimed to offer a ‘simply glide into pockets’ design.

In the hands on video, the Ear (Stick) can also be seen with Errolson Hugh, the internationally acclaimed designer behind the Acronym brand. As per official notes, the Nothing Ear (Stick) will adopt a super lightweight design that is comfortable to wear thanks to its ergonomic design. While the design has been leaked, we have no finer details regarding the hardware or other specifications regarding the Ear (Stick) wireless earphones.

But, similar to its predecessor the Nothing Ear (1), the Ear (Stick) also has a unique design that is clearly inspired by the classic cosmetic item, which seeks to bring its value as an eye turning accessory as well. It is still unclear when these earbud models will be officially unveiled, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Blue color option launched in India

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Sep 30, 2022

Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 globally. The devices went up for sale in India earlier this month, and now, Samsung has announced a new color variant for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in India.

At launch, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 debuted with Bora Purple, Graphite, and Pink Gold colors in India. The company has added a new Blue color option to the mix. Let’s take a look at the pricing and offers on the Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 price & offers

The 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 are both available for INR 89999 and INR 94999, respectively.

Customers purchasing the Galaxy Z Flip4 can also buy the Galaxy Watch4 Classic, worth INR 31999, for just INR 2999. Additionally, customers can get INR 7000 cashback using HDFC credit or debit cards or can avail an upgrade bonus of INR 7000.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 specs

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz). It also has a cover screen in its folded state that measures 1.9 inches and is a 260×512-pixel resolution Super AMOLED panel.

Under the hood, the device features the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage (512GB storage option available in select regions). On the software front, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top. The device is expected to receive an Android 13-based One UI 5 update very soon. Samsung has promised 4 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates for the device.

For optics, the device has a 12-megapixel main camera with 1.8µm pixels and OIS. It is accompanied by a second 12-megapixel sensor with a 123-degree field of view. On the front, the device has a 10-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

Other than that, the device comes with a fairly sized 3700mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging, as well as Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and reverse wireless charging.

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Older Samsung Galaxy phones are reportedly facing battery swelling issues

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Sep 30, 2022

Old Samsung phones are reportedly facing battery swelling issues. This has been found by popular YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss (aka Arun Maini) in a video detailing a worrying set of events. Maini discovered several ageing Galaxy smartphones that he has stored over the years in a proper room temperature and position. What’s worrying is that the battery swelling issue is only limited to Samsung devices and not any other phone brand.

Older Samsung Galaxy phones facing battery issues

Samsung has faced a history of battery issues that even made them recall the Galaxy Note 7 units on large scale. However, the South Korean brand’s battery troubles are not a thing of the past. The list of phones affected by the battery swelling issue includes the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S10 Galaxy S8, S10e, and the S10 5G. Worst of all the two-year-old Galaxy Z Fold 2 is also part of the list. The S20 FE also suffered the same fate but to a lesser extent. The blown-up battery prompted the back panel of some smartphones to pop open.

Maini acknowledges that the recent heatwave that struck the UK could have raised the atmospheric temperature in the storage room which may also have led to the swelling of lithium batteries. But to make matter worse, the problem is only exclusive to Samsung devices. All older phones from other brands including Apple, Google, and ASUS that the YouTuber checked were unaffected and worked without any issue.

The issue gets bigger when Maini found other users reporting the same battery swelling issue on Samsung phones. YouTuber Matt Ansini claimed that every Galaxy phone they had for more than 3 years in their storage had batteries expanded like this. Another prominent YouTuber MKBHD aka Marquess Brownlee claimed that the only smartphone battery swelling issues he encounters are from Samsung and never any other brand. JerryRigEverthing who is known for device teardowns also corroborated all these reports.

Going by the list, it seems like only the Galaxy phones dating before the S20 series are facing the battery issue. Additionally, at present, it has been reported by users who have been storing the device for a long time and haven’t used it regularly. If you own any of the Samsung Galaxy phones, you can check to see if their battery is looking fine. And if it doesn’t users should get in touch with Samsung even if the device is out of warranty.

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Twitter is testing a TikTok styled Immersive Video scrolling mode

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Twitter is planning on adopting a new feature that is quite similar to the video scrolling feature on TikTok. Platforms like Instagram and YouTube already have such a format for videos, and it appears that Twitter is the latest to hop on this trend.

The social media giant is currently testing the new feature on its latest version of the application. Through this, users can play videos on full screen mode with a single click, offering you an easy and immersive viewing experience. For those who want to try it out, you simply have to open the Twitter app and tap on the search button at the bottom. Scrolling down from this will display the option to find the “Videos For You” section.

Selecting this option will take you a full screen Immersive Video mode in which you can scoll up to browse videos one after the other. The videos being displayed will be based on your followers as well as those you might n`ot follow. Although, the selection will likely be based on the content you’ve viewed recently. As of right now, this feature is exclusive to Android users, but it should soon make its way to iOS users as well.

In the Videos For You section, the content being shown will also display the number of views the videos have garnered. Furthermore, the tweets will also show Tweets as well as trends that users might be interested in. At the moment, the new video mode is only available in select regions that use Twitter in English.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reportedly confirmed to feature 200MP camera

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Yet another report has seemingly confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a massive 200 megapixel camera. We have already covered on a number of leaks regarding this information and the latest news claims that this is basically confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra CAD renders 1 — Galaxy S23 Ultra CAD renders (Source: SmartPrix / OnLeaks)

The news arrives from a Galaxy Club report that claims that it is certain that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will have a 200 megapixel camera. Just earlier, we had covered new render leaks that showcased the design of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. It revealed that the device will not feature any major changes in its design over its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But while the design might not have changed, the primary camera is seeing a big bump in resolution.

Keep in mind that a higher pixel count doesn’t necessarily translate to a better image, although, it will allow Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra to capture more details and offer more ways to utilize the larger resolution images. Furthermore, the Galaxy S22 Ultra had one of the best cameras in a smartphone this year, so we can expect the Galaxy S23 Ultra also having some great image quality.

The company already has a 200 megapixel camera sensor, so it was only a matter of time before the flagship models getting such a shooter. Notably, the report from Galaxy Club also stated that the S23 Ultra will still feature the same 10 megapixel periscopic telephoto lens that offers 10x zoom and a 10 megapixel telephoto module with 3x optical zoom. However, no details were shared regarding the ultra wide angle lens.

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Alienware 34-inch curved QD OLED monitor with 165Hz refresh rate & TKL Gaming Keyboard launched

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Sep 30, 2022

Dell’s Alienware recently announced the Aurora R15 gaming PC with Intel 13th Gen CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. Along with the new PC, the company has also launched a new curved QD OLED monitor called the Alienware AW3423DWF and a keyboard, the TKL gaming keyboard. So, let’s take a look at their details.

Alienware AW3423DWF curved QD OLED monitor

The new Alienware AW3423DWF is essentially a cheaper alternative to the Alienware AW3423DW. The new monitor has a 34-inch QD-OLED panel with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 and a curvature of 1800R. It features a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. According to the manufacturer, the device covers 99.3% of the DCI-P3 color space and has a peak brightness of 1,000 nits.

Dell has included a small joystick for controlling the OSD menu on the Alienware AW3423DWF. It should be noted that Dell has only provided DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 ports. As a result, external devices connected via HDMI are limited to a 100 Hz refresh rate; the monitor’s two DisplayPort connections provide the full 165 Hz refresh rate.

Alienware TKL Gaming Keyboard

Alienware also debuted its first-ever tenkeyless gaming keyboard, resulting in a more compact form factor ideal for users who don’t have a use for the number pad and would rather save space on their desks. The Alienware TKL Gaming Keyboard (AW920K) features mechanical Cherry MX Red switches and double-shot PBT keycaps for extended key label durability. It has AlienFX per-key RGB lighting that can be customized via the Alienware Command Center.

With Alienware’s software, the keys are completely customizable, and you can instantly disable the Windows key to stop unintentional interruptions while gaming. The keyboard risers provide three different height adjustments for added comfort, and the underside of the keyboard features integrated cable routing choices.

Price & availability

The Alienware AW3423DWF will be available later this autumn for US$1,099 and CAD$1,399.99. The TKL Gaming Keyboard will also debut later this year with a $150 price tag.

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Samsung launches its humongous The Frame TV in India, with a Free Galaxy A32

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Samsung has just launched the new Frame TV in the Indian market. This model is one of the company’s largest TV models that sits at its ultra premium category, and interestingly, it even comes with a free smartphone as well. So let’s have a look.

For those unaware, the Frame TV is massive and even doubles as an art piece when turned off. It offers various high-end features like Customizable Bezels, Matte Display, Art Mode, and its panel is the South Korean tech giant’s proprietary QLED display technology. Furthermore, the new Frame TV also features Quantum Dot technology and Quantum Processor 4K, 4K AI upscaling, and SpaceFit Sound that can help optimize sound profiles based on the room the TV is set in.

The TV also has multi-channel speakers support along with True Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound feature. The Samsung Frame TV is offered in 5 sizes in total starting from 43 inches and topping out at 75 inches. The smallest size has a price tag of 61,990 INR, while the top end variant has a whopping 299,990 INR price tag. It is also being sold in a 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch panel variant as well.

It is currently available for purchase on Samsung’s online store, its Shop app, Amazon, Flipkart, and all major consumer electronic retailers across the region. Interestingly, customers buying the Frame TV will also receive a complimentary Bezel worth up to 7,690 INR, a Galaxy A32 smartphone worth 21,490 INR (when purchasing the 75-inch model, and a Galaxy A03 model as well worth 9,499 INR (when buying the 65-inch model).

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Amazon launches Halo Rise that can track sleep by your breathing pattern

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

Amazon had just recently announced a couple of new smart home products for the global market. This included the new Echo Dot series of smart speakers, the new Kindle Scribe, and the latest Fire TV Cube as well. Alongside these new products, the company also announced the new Halo Rise, which has an interesting feature that can track your sleep by your breathing pattern. So let’s have a look.

The new Halo Rise is basically a bedside lamp that has a built in sleep tracker that can work without a camera or a microphone. Furthermore, it uses a “no contact, low energy sensor,” which can sense movements and respiratory patterns. In simpler terms, it can sense your breathe and, thanks to its machine learning prowess, it can detect the expansion and contraction of your body when you’re asleep.

Through this, Amazon claims that it has “trained and validated the device’s sleep algorithm against the clinical gold standard for sleep analysis called overnight polysomnography.” Additionally, even if there is another person or an animal sharing the bed with you, the Halo Rise can detect it and exclude their activity while only mapping your data in the sleep summary, which is offered to you everyday. These reports also offers suggestions to help improve your sleep by optimizing your environment.

The Halo Rise also has built in sensors to measure the temperature, humidity and brightness of your room, and is also a lamp that also supports Alexa. Notably, you can even turn off the sleep tracking feature if you’re more concerned about privacy. The device will go on sale later this year and has a price tag of 140 US Dollars.

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Samsung to soon sell newer refurbished smartphone models

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Sean

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Sep 30, 2022

One of the ways a buyer can avoid burning a whole through their wallets when purchasing a new phone is opting for a refurbished model. Samsung does sell some refurbished models even for its flagship Galaxy S series, but now, it appears that we can soon expect to see newer models being offered from this refurbished category.

For those unaware, a refurbished phone is basically devices that any company services and brings back to “new” condition while still offering the same warranty. The South Korean tech giant offers a number of models through what it calls Re-Newed segment, which includes the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy S21, and even the Galaxy S10. The availability of the models are based on regions, but, typically you won’t find a current generation model also being listed on the refurbished list.

But this might soon change, as Samsung confirmed in a statement to TechRadar that it plans on expanding the range of its Re-Newed smartphones to include newer models in the near future. In other words, we can expect the Galaxy S22 lineup to also be offered in the refurbished category sometime soon. The Re-Newed models are typically more affordable than the regular models, so it should make these high end models attractive for customers.

Unlike a second hand model,the refurbished/renewed models are typically tested by engineers and also come with some new part replacements to make them good as new. There are third party companies that offer refurbished ones for cheaper prices than their MRP, but brands like Apple and Samsung have their own offering as well.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Google Pixel 7 Series, Xiaomi 12T Series, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 30, 2022

Unlike the last few weeks, there will be multiple smartphone launches next week. Four different brands have scheduled events. Some of these conferences will witness the announcement of more than one phone.

The companies that have confirmed to debut new handsets in the coming days are Motorola, Xiaomi, Infinix, and Google. The Motorola announcement will be limited to India, while the presentation by other brands will be global.

All of these forthcoming phones are either mid-ranger or flagship. But none of them will be foldable.

With that out of the way, let’s look at these devices one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

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1. Motorola Moto G72

Motorola has confirmed to launch the Moto G72 in India on October 3. The handset will be announced at 12 PM via social media.

According to leaks and teasers, the device will arrive with a 6.55-inch 10-bit 120Hz pOLED display, MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 108MP primary camera, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast wired charging support.

In Europe, the 8GB + 128GB variant of the phone is tipped to retail at around $300. Hence, it is expected to be cheaper than that in India.

2. Xiaomi 12T Series

The Xiaomi 12T series is in the news for a very long time. The lineup is finally set to go official on October 4. It will be unveiled at an event scheduled for 2 PM GMT+2 in Munich. The conference will be live-streamed on YouTube and other social media.

The Xiaomi 12T Series will include a vanilla and pro model. The latter will feature a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 primary camera and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Whereas, the former will feature a 108MP main camera and a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip.

These smartphones could be accompanied by Redmi Pad, Xiaomi Band 7 Pro, and Redmi A1 Plus.

3. Infinix Zero Ultra

The Infinix Zero Ultra is scheduled to launch on October 5. Unfortunately, the brand hasn’t revealed the time.

As per teasers and leaks, the handset will come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz curved AMOLED display, 200MP primary camera, 8MP telephoto camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 32MP selfie camera, MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, and 180W fast-wired charging support.

The device will boot Android 12 and it will be available in two colors, namely black and white. The brand has partnered with Royal Museums Greenwich for the launch of this smartphone.

4. Google Pixel 7 Series

The Google Pixel 7 series will be presented at the Made By Google event scheduled for October 6. The conference will begin at 10 AM ET and will be live-streamed on YouTube.

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will offer minor upgrades over their predecessors. They are said to come with a slightly tweaked design, Tensor G2 chip, 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, Android 13, and 33W fast-wired charging support.

The Pro model is tipped to feature a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz OLED display, a 48MP telephoto camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. Whereas, the stand version is expected to arrive with a 6.3-inch FHD+ 90Hz OLED display and a 4,700mAh battery.

These phones will be accompanied by Google’s first smartwatch: Pixel Watch.

Xiaomi 12T series Europe pricing tipped, Press renders emerge revealing features

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Sep 30, 2022

Xiaomi has confirmed that the upcoming Xiaomi 12T series will debut globally on October 4th. The company has officially revealed that the 12T series will feature a 200MP primary camera sensor. Other specs of the devices have also come to light via multiple leaks.

Now, tipster Roland Quandt has revealed the pricing of the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro for the European markets. According to a tweet by Quandt, the Xaioami 12T 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model will cost €580, and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model will cost €630. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12T Pro 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model will have a price tag of €770 and the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model will be priced at €800.

Tipster SnoopyTech has also leaked the press renders of the Xiaomi 12T series.

Xiaomi 12T series press renders

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The renders reveal some key information about the device. This includes 120W fast charging, the 1/1.22-inch sensor size of the 200MP camera, along with OIS, 8P lens, and 16-into-1 pixel binning on the 12T Pro. It also reveals that the device will have dual speakers with Harman Kardon tuning and an extensive cooling system.

Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro specs

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is expected to debut with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1,220 x 2,712 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. At its core, the device will likely have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset powered by a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

For optics, the Pro model will have a 200-megapixel Samsung HP1 main sensor, likely accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

The Xiaomi 12T, on the other hand, is expected to debut with a 6.7-inch OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It will likely house a Dimensity 8100 chipset and will draw power from a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. For optics, the device is expected to have a triple camera unit consisting of a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

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Google Pixel 7 Europe pricing leaked via Amazon listing

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 30, 2022

The Google Pixel 7 series launch is just around the corner as the company gears up to introduce the new smartphones during the Made by Google event scheduled for October 6. Ahead of the launch, many details about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have leaked, like their specs and US pricing.

Now, a new leak on Twitter shows how much the Pixel 7 will cost in Europe.

Amazon has yet again jumped the gun and listed the product on its Spanish website. The listing reveals that the Pixel 7 will cost €649 for the 128GB storage variant. A similar Amazon leak earlier reveal that the 128GB option of the Pixel 7 will cost $599 in the US.

Google Pixel 7 specs (expected)

The Google Pixel 7 will feature a similar design to the Pixel 6 but will look more aesthetically pleasing due to subtle changes and new color options. It will offer a 6.3-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device will house the Tensor G2 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The device will boot Android 13 out of the box, which is expected to have some Pixel-exclusive features.

For optics, the smartphone will have a dual camera setup on the back consisting of a 5OMP Samsung GN1 sensor and a 12MP Sony IMX381 ultra-wide sensor. On the front, we will likely get an 11MP Samsung 3J1 sensor with autofocus capabilities. Lastly, the device is expected to feature a 4,700mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

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Get up to $40 OFF on the latest Vivo X Fold Plus Foldable Phone

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Sep 30, 2022

Vivo X Fold Plus the upgraded version of the X Fold foldable phone is now available on Giztop. And for a limited period, you can get up to $40 OFF on this latest smartphone by using the coupon code: GTD2.

Vivo X Fold Plus features an 8.03-inch 2K+ E5 LTPO AMOLED inner display and a 6.53-inch E5 AMOLED outer display. Powered by the latest snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor it comes in multiple memory variants viz. 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB internal storage options.

Vivo X Fold Plus comes with a rear quad camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 48MP + 12MP + 8MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 16MP front camera. Unlike the X Fold which houses a 4600mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging, VIVO X Fold Plus is fueled by a 4730mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging.

Please note that this is a Chinese edition phone but comes with pre-installed Google Mobile Service, and Google Play Store, and supports multiple language options. Available in Blue, Red, and Grey color variants you can buy the smartphone at a starting price of $1763. This price is applicable to the base variant.

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Google to shut down Stadia game streaming service in January 2023

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2022

Google’s one of the ambitious products of recent times, Stadia, a digital gaming service, is being shut down. The service, which was launched in 2019, will be shutting down in the coming months, on 18th January 2023 to be precise.

The announcement comes at a time when the company is looking to cut costs. One of the reasons behind this decision is believed to be the lack of traction with the users than what the company had expected.

In a blog post making the announcement, Phil Harrison, Vice President at Google, said, “We’ve made the difficult decision to begin winding down our Stadia streaming service.” It was launched as an opportunity to put Google’s cloud streaming technology to work and enable gameplay at a massive scale.

The company says that it will refund all Stadia hardware purchases made through the Google Store and all game and add-on content purchases at the Stadia store. The majority of the refunds will be processed by mid-January, and the players will have access to their games library to play till 18th January.

Google adds that it will continue supporting gaming in other areas, along with helping developers build and distribute games on Google Play and Play Games. The technology developed for Stadia may end up being used in other Google services.

The Stadia game streaming service was announced to compete against other gaming services, including Sony’s PlayStation Plus cloud streaming, Amazon’s Luna, and Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently announced that he wants the company to be 20 percent more efficient, and as a part of that, the Mountain View-based giant has been shutting down products. Recently, it was announced that the upcoming Pixel laptop has been canceled, and funding for Area-120 in-house incubator has been cut.

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Star Labs StarFighter Linux laptop with 4K display, AMD/Intel CPUs unveiled

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 30, 2022

Star Labs has just announced that the company’s upcoming StarFighter Linux laptop will come with a plethora of hardware options, the most notable of which is the ability to choose between AMD and Intel processors. The 16-inch machine will start at around $900 and can cost up to $3,000 depending on the configuration.

The entry-level configuration will feature an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 16 GB of memory, as well as a 4K display, and security features such as a trackpad-mounted fingerprint reader, a wireless kill switch, and a removable camera. Other configurations offered with the StarFighter laptop are – an Intel Core i9-12900H with 64 GB RAM, an Intel Core i7-1255U with 32 GB RAM, and an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 64 GB RAM. Unfortunately, the RAM is soldered to the mainboard, leaving no room for expansion.

All the laptops in this line will have two M.2 2280 slots for up to 8 TB of storage. The Intel-powered units will feature Thunderbolt ports, while the AMD-driven model gets USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports. The company has stated that the AMD models could come with USB 4 if they can get the change certified in a timely manner.

Other than that, the laptops will include an 85 Wh battery accompanied by a 100 W USB-C charger/adapter, a backlit keyboard, a glass-covered trackpad, and two 4 W speakers. The hardware will be encased in a Micro-Arc oxidized AZ291D alloy chassis, and the laptop will weigh around 1.4 kilos (3.1 pounds).

Pre-orders for the laptop are expected to begin in mid-October. However, there is no word on the shipment date as of yet.

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Intel Arc A750 mid-range GPU announced to take on RTX 3060; price starts at $289

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Jeet

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Sep 30, 2022

Intel has a new lineup of graphic processors under the Arc lineup, and the company recently announced one of the GPUs along with the 13th generation Intel Core-series chips. Now, the company has announced Intel Arc A750 GPU.

The new Intel Arc A750 GPU is targeting the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, and based on the benchmarking tests, Intel claims that these new GPUs offer more value-for-money goodness compared to the RTX 3060.

As for the specifications, the Arc A750 comes with 28 Xe cores, 28 ray-tracing units, a 2,050MHz graphics clock, along with 8GB of memory and up to 512 Gb/s of memory bandwidth, having a 225W of total power.

Intel had said that the Arc A770, which was announced a few days back, offers 42 percent better performance per dollar compared to the RTX 3060, while the A750 is touted to offer 53 percent better performance on a per-dollar basis.

Although the company is praising its own GPUs for being better than what the competition is offering, we will have to wait for the actual reviews to know for sure where they stand. It is not yet known which card manufacturers, apart from Intel itself, will build these new Arc graphics processors.

Intel Arc A750 starts at $289, while the two other GPUs from the company, A770 and A770 Limited Edition, start at $329 and $349, respectively. All three graphics processors will start shipping from mid-October.

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Alienware Aurora R15 flagship gaming PC with 13th-gen Intel processors & Nvidia RTX 40 series GPUs announced

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 30, 2022

Intel recently launched its 13th-generation Core processors, codenamed Raptor Lake. And as usual, brands have started announcing new devices equipped with this latest chip. Dell’s Alienware brand has also announced its latest flagship gaming PC, the Alienware Aurora R15, which will feature an Intel Raptor Lake chip.

Alienware Aurora R15

The Alienware Aurora R15 has been updated with the most recent hardware from Intel and Nvidia. The new machine can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-13900K, which has 24 cores, 68MB of cache, and up to 5.8GHz boost speeds. The PC will be offered with the recently launched Nvidia GPUs, topping out at the GeForce RTX 4090 with 24GB of GDDDR6X memory. Customers can also opt for the AMD GPUs up to a Radeon RX 6900 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 on their system. The PC will feature up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM at up to 4800MT/s and 6TB of SSD storage (one NVMe and one SATA SSD).

To keep up with the thermal demands of the new hardware, Alienware has further improved the cooling. The machine now comes with a total of five 120mm fans for air intake and exhaust, and liquid-cooled configurations now feature a 240mm radiator. The case itself also has some improvements in design, resulting in 19% more airflow. Alienware claims that the system can run 66% quieter for CPU-intensive tasks, or 9% quieter for tasks focused on the GPU.

The system is powered by an 80 Plus Platinum certified power supply that comes in 750W and 1350W variants, ensuring that the PC can meet the high power demands of the new Intel and Nvidia components.

Pricing & availability

Alienware has stated that the Aurora 15 will be available later this fall. The pricing remains under wraps. However, the flagship PC is expected to be quite expensive.

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Redmi Note 11R goes on sale in China for 1,099 Yuan (~$154)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2022

Redmi Note 11R has been announced in China. It is a new addition to the Note 11 series in the home market, which already includes multiple models, such as the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi Note 11E, Redmi Note 11 SE, Redmi Note 11T, Redmi Note 11 4G, Redmi Note 11T Pro, and Redmi Note 11T Pro+. Here are all the details on the specifications, features, and price of the Note 11R.

Redmi Note 11R price and availability

The Redmi Note 11R comes in three choices: 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are priced at 1,099 Yuan (~$154), 1,199 Yuan (~$168), and 1,399 Yuan (~$196), respectively. It comes in multiple colors, such as black, grey, and blue. The handset is unlikely to release in markets outside China since it is nothing but a rebranded version of the POCO M4 5G.

Redmi Note 11R specifications and features

The Redmi Note 11R has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. It produces a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The power button, located on the right spine of the device, is embedded with a fingerprint scanner. It boots to the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

The Dimensity 700 chipset powers the Redmi Note 11R with 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging via USB-C. The phone offers 128 GB of storage and a microSD card slot.

On the front, the Redmi Note 11R has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the device has a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) dual-camera setup. The other features that are available on the phone include dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Xiaomi 12T retail box images emerge to confirm box contents

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 30, 2022

The Xiaomi 12T series is scheduled to launch on Oct. 4 globally. The rumor mill has already leaked everything about the specifications of the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro. A new leak courtesy of tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore gives the first look at the retail box of the 12T.

As can be seen in the images shared by the tipster, the Xiaomi 12T will come in a white-colored box with golden letters. The other image confirms that the retail package of the Xiaomi 12T will include items such as the handset, an adapter, a USB-C cable, a SIM eject tool, a protective case, a Quick Start Guide, a warranty card, and safety information.

Here's the Xiaomi 12T Series retail box.
-White colored box with golden accent fonts
-120W Adapter & USB-A to USB-C cable provided in the box itself pic.twitter.com/76q0IIBikF

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) September 29, 2022

The images also confirm that the Xiaomi 12T’s retail package will include a 120W charger. Apart from the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant mentioned on the box, the 12T is also expected to arrive in the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage option.

Xiaomi 12T specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12T will be equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 8100 Ultra, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage will be present under the hood of the 12T. It will run on the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

The 12T will come with a 20-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The device will house a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging support.

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a 200-megapixel main camera on the back. The rest of the specifications on the 12T Pro will be identical to the 12T.

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