A couple of days ago, Apple launched the iPhone 14 series globally. The devices pack new features like emergency satellite connectivity, a refreshed UI experience, camera improvements, and the A16 Bionic chipset on the Pro models, to name a few.
iPhone 14 Pro
The devices are yet to reach the customers. However, someone has already managed to install and run Geekbench on a Pro model. So let’s take a look at the performance.
The well-known tipster Ice Universe has shared a Geekbench result of what appears to be an A16 Bionic-powered iPhone. It is unclear if it is the Pro or the Pro Max model; however, the benchmark in itself isn’t that impressive. The new chip scores 1879 points on the single-core test and 4664 points on the multi-core test. For comparison, the A15-equipped iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max models usually manage scores of around 1730 points on the single-core tests and 4700 points on the multi-core tests.
If this is indeed the Geekbench score of an A16-equipped iPhone, it might answer the question of why Apple chose to compare the chipset to the older A13 Bionic rather than the A15 Bionic chipset of last year. The company might have opted to go with more efficiency rather than performance this time around, as it has claimed that the chips consume 20% less power than before.
The Edge 30 Fusion is the latest flagship killer smartphone from Motorola. Some of its major highlights include a 144Hz OLED panel with curved edges, Snapdragon 888 Plus, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and 68W fast charging. Here are all the details on the specifications, features, and price of the Edge 30 Fusion.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion specifications and features
The Edge 30 Fusion has a 6.55-inch P-OLED display with curved edges. It offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 409 ppi pixel density, 144Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colors, DCI-P3 color gamut, 1100 nits of brightness, and HDR10+ support. The punch-hole display offers a screen space of 91.89 percent. It comes with security features like face unlock and an under-display fingerprint sensor. The device has a metallic frame and is equipped with Gorilla Glass 5 panels on the front and back.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
Under the hood, the Edge 30 Fusion features the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform along with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The phone offers 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It comes preloaded with Android 12 OS and is entitled to receive two OS upgrades. The device houses a 4,400mAh battery, which supports 68W rapid charging.
The Edge 30 Fusion’s rear shell has a 50-megapixel main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 13-mgeapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It supports up to 30fps 4K UHD video recording. For selfies, the device offers a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion-
The Edge 30 Fusion has dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. The other features available on the device include the Ready For feature, IP52-certified chassis, dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and USB-C. It measures 158.48 x 71.99 x 7.45mm and weighs 175 grams. This phone is a rebranded version of China’s Moto S30 Pro.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion price and availability
The Edge 30 Fusion comes in four colors: Solar Gold, Neptune Blue (with Vegan Leather), Aurora White, and Cosmic Grey. It is priced at 599 euros in Europe.
A couple of months back, ASUS launched its latest flagship smartphones, dubbed ASUS ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro. Now, the premium flagship devices from the brand are finally being made available for purchase in the United States.
The company has started taking pre-orders for the ASUS ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro smartphones with a starting price of $999, but the shipment date suggested is towards the end of next month. So, those who pre-order the device will have to wait for a few weeks before they can get their hands on the phone.
Coming to the specifications, the smartphones feature a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. There’s also 111% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, HDR10+ support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Under the hood, the devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. The standard model packs up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, while the Pro model offers up to 18GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
In the camera department, both the phones feature a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, which is paired with a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 5-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 sensor for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphones come with dual front-facing speakers, triple microphones, Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, and a headphone jack. The devices run the Android 12-based ROG UI and offer IPX4 water resistance. They are powered by a dual cell unit with a total capacity of 6,000mAh and have support for 65W fast charging.
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo has gone official. Unlike the Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Fusion, which are rebranded versions of the Moto X30 Pro and S30 Pro that are available in China, the Edge 30 Neo is an entirely new device. It is a compact device featuring a 120Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 6-series chipset, dual rear cameras, and 68W fast charging.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo specifications and features
The Edge 30 Neo has a 6.28-inch P-OLED display with a punch-hole design. It supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a refresh rate of 20:9, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. It has a 95.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. For security, it offers features as an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
One the front, the Edge 30 Neo has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear shell of the device has an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 120-degree that doubles as a macro snapper, and an LED flash. It supports up to 60fps Full HD video recording.
The Edge 30 Neo will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 mobile platform and come with 8 GB of RAM. The device packs 128 GB of storage and a 4,020mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging. The phone also supports 5W wireless charging.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
On the connectivity front, the Edge 30 neo offers features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, and a USB-C port. The phone offers an Android 12 OS out-of-the-box experience, which tags along with support for Ready For feature. The device will receive Android 13 and Android 14 OS upgrades.
For audiophiles, the Edge 30 Neo comes equipped with dual stereo speakers. The IP52-rated chassis of the Edge 30 Neo measures 152.9 x 71.2 x 7.75mm and weighs around 155 grams.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo price and availability
The Edge 30 Neo comes in four colors, such as Very Peri, Black Onyx, Ice Palace, and Aqua Foam. In Europe, the device is priced at 369 euros.
A couple of days back, Xiaomi launched its new Redmi series laptop in its home market China, dubbed Redmi G Pro Gaming Laptop Ryzen Edition. Today, it is officially available for purchase in the Chinese market.
The high-end laptop is priced at 7,599 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,094. As the name itself indicates, the device is made especially for gamers and comes with a powerful set of specifications.
The Redmi G Pro Ryzen Edition features a 16-inch LCD panel that supports a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels along with a high refresh rate of 240Hz. It also comes with support for 100% sRGB color gamut, 500nit brightness, 10bit color depth, DC Dimming, and HDR 400 certification.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the AMD Ryzen R7-6800H processor, coupled with RTX 3060 6G 130W graphics processor. In terms of memory, the device packs 16GB dual-channel DDR5-4800 RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
It also comes with four heat pipes and dual 12V fans to ensure the temperature remains in check even under heavy load. There’s a USB-C port with 100W PD support, three USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports, one USB-A 2.0 port, a Mini DP 1.4 port, HDMI 2.0 port, an SD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone hack along with a network port and a DC power port.
Coming to the software department, the device runs the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system out-of-the-box. The laptop, which weighs 2.66kg and measures 28.45mm in thickness, is powered by an 80Wh battery and comes with a 330W power adapter.
Every day that passes, the Motorola S30 Pro becomes more attractive thanks to its quality price ratio. It is a very well balanced phone and it has very powerful hardware, which is why a lot of experts tend to consider it as their purchase. And that is also the reason why we decided to write several comparisons including this device. Today, we chose the Xiaomi 12S because, given that it is the vanilla variant of the 12S series, it has a very interesting price just like the Motorola. So, here you can find a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12S and the Motorola S30 Pro which will highlight the differences between these two phones and let you understand which one fits your needs the most.
Xiaomi 12S vs Motorola S30 Pro
Xiaomi 12S
Motorola S30 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm,
179 g
158.5 x 71.2 x 7.5 mm,
172 g
DISPLAY
6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), P-OLED
Triple 50 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 67W, and wireless charging 50WW
4400 mAh, Fast Charging 68W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging
5G, dual SIM, splash and dust resistant
Design
When it comes to aesthetics, the Xiaomi 12S is very interesting because it is one of the most compact flagships, thanks to the presence of a smaller display. It is also built with premium materials: glass for the rear cover (protected by Gorilla Glass Victus) and aluminum for the frame, and there is also a special color option with a leather back. The Motorola S30 Pro is bigger and chunkier, but it is still very nice thanks to its curved screen at the edges, like several top-tier flagships. Further, it has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it is splash and dust resistant. It is even thinner and lighter than its rival. Which one has the best design? It mostly depends on your tastes: do you prefer a curved screen at the edges or a more compact body with a higher build quality?
Display
On paper, the Xiaomi 12S looks to have a better display in terms of image quality. It has a 6.28-inch panel able to show up to 68 billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as the Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The only advantage of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is the higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but for the rest, it looks inferior. It has a P-OLED display with one billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and a diagonal of 6.55 inches. However, you should note that the 12S is not for everyone due to its small 6.28-inch display. Both devices are equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Xiaomi 12S is the only one with stereo speakers on board.
Specs & Software
The most powerful processor is mounted on the Xiaomi 12S. It is a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform, currently the best chipset by Qualcomm, built with a 4 nm production process. It has an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at a frequency of 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. With the Motorola Moto S30 Pro, you actually get a Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform by Qualcomm built with a 5 nm production process. It is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, but it is not so far. It has an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X1 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.99 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.42 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 660 GPU. The highest-end memory configuration is the same and both the phones run Android 12 out of the box.
Camera
The camera setup of the Xiaomi 12S is slightly better than the one found on the Motorola Moto S30 Pro. The handset has a triple camera setup including a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide camera, a 5 MP telephoto macro lens, and a 32 MP selfie shooter. With the Motorola, you get a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 32 MP selfie snapper.
Despite the Xiaomi 12S being a smaller phone, it has a bigger battery than the Motorola S30 Pro. And, given that it has a smaller display and a more efficient chipset, it should last more on a single charge in several scenarios. The wired charging speeds of these two phones are similar, but the Xiaomi 12S is the only one to support wireless charging, with a power of 50W.
Price
The Xiaomi 12S carries a starting price tag of €570/$570 at the actual change, while you need just €330/$330 to purchase the base configuration of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro. If we exclude the dimensions and if you like having a compact phone, the Xiaomi 12S wins this comparison, but with a lower value for money.
The Meizu Lifeme W21 Bluetooth headset with a solid coaxial moving coil has been announced. This comes on the heels of the unveiling of the Meizu’s Lifeme flagship store on TMall.
The Lifeme W21 Bluetooth headset sports a neck-mounted design with connecting cables to the earplugs. The cable is made of super-touch liquid silicone while the earplugs are lightweight. The ergonomic design of the W21 Bluetooth headset means you can use it for the long haul. Its battery can provide up to 22 hours of playtime on a full charge.
The neckband has a metal back shell with CNC process molding and a matte black anodized surface. The Meizu Lifeme W21 has a 10mm+6mm coaxial moving coil which enables the device to output deeper and low-frequency audio. The headset also features environmental noise cancellation (ENC) in an intelligent and efficient manner. It is also rated IPX4 water resistant with magnetic absorption also present. The Bluetooth headset can be customized via its App. The EQ settings can be adjusted, as well as headset search and get OTA upgrades through the app.
The Meizu Lifeme W21 Bluetooth headset is available for preorder at a price of 159 yuan ($23) via the Lifeme flagship store on TMall. Its affordability, long battery life, and great audio output are some of the strong points of the product. For now, the product will only be available in China. Availability in other markets may follow subsequently.
The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II will make its way to the market later this month. The earbuds offer improved noise reduction capacity and are now available for pre-order. The product has been the subject of speculation recently.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is the successor of the 2020 QuietComfort Earbuds. The refreshed model comes in a more elegant and slimmer design. The new Bose earbuds offer a six-hour battery life similar to the QuietComfort Earbuds. The company claims the QuietComfort Earbuds II offers a better noise cancellation than any consumer headphones on the market.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
The earbuds are designed to measure the geometry of the user’s inner ears every time they are used. It then calibrates the sound profile and active noise cancellation (ANC) to the unique ear shape. Up to 81 different fits are possible when using the stability bands for the ear tips to deliver high-quality ANC.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
The new Bose earbuds come with a charging case that can fully recharge the device three times, while the case itself can be charged via USB-C. The earbuds also feature customizable EQ settings, IPX4 water resistance, and on-bud touch controls.
ASUS launched the ROG Phone 6 back in July. Now, the Taiwanese firm is reportedly gearing up to bring a special edition of the smartphone. A new report has shared the design renders of the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition, revealing the smartphone will feature a new batman-inspired theme and skins. The handset will likely feature the same specifications as the original model. Let’s have a look at the details.
Leaker Evan Blass, in collaboration with 91mobiles, has shared design renders of the upcoming ASUS ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. The report suggests the smartphone’s software will be batman-themed. However, we don’t see many changes in the overall design of the device.
As it can be seen in the renders, the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition is having an all-black design with the same bold lines and geometric shapes on the back. The name ‘Batman’ is present at the back under the RGB logo with a black background. All in all, the design of the phone is almost the same as the original ROG Phone 6.
The device is going to come with the same specs as the ROG Phone 6, which means we can expect it to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 SoC, paired with Adreno 730 GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
It will likely come with a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display offering a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate support. The display may be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. For photography, it may have a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 5-megapixel macro unit.
Xiaomi first launched the MIJIA WalkingPad in 2019 in collaboration with WalkingPad. The company released several models of the MIJIA WalkingPad Treadmill and later on WalkingPad continued releasing products without the MIJIA branding. Xiaomi has now released a new generation of MIJIA WalkingPad Armrest version. The product was officially launched on Thursday (September 8) in China. It is presently up for pre-orders for 1,399 yuan (~$201). The product is expected to go on sale on September 15.
The MIJIA WalkingPad Armrest version uses a carbon steel alloy integrated armrest that can bear a heavy load and is stable and durable. The device retains the foldable design for which previous models are known. It does not need to be installed when it is unboxed after purchase. It can be easily folded and stored by pulling the lock. Also, the safety handle design is stable and comfortable.
In addition, the armrest version of the MIJIA Treadmill is equipped with a touch panel for controlling the device. The display is a high-brightness LED dot matrix display, which can display the exercise speed value, time, and calories burned in real-time.
In terms of core power, the MIJIA WalkingPad Armrest version is equipped with a brushless motor with a running speed of 6km/h and a load-bearing capacity of 110kg. In other respects, the new armrest version has a compact body, covers an area of 0.8 square meters, has a softer movement sound, and supports a connection to the MIJIA app.
Sony recently unveiled the Xperia 5 IV with some welcome improvements. Now, rumors are rife that the Japanese tech giant is working on another smartphone and it may be launched in November. The rumored smartphone is said to be the successor to the Xperia Pro-I, which was launched last year. The device’s moniker is not known yet, and we’d rather not speculate.
According to a tipster, the alleged Sony Xperia smartphone will come with a triple rear camera setup, featuring improved sensors (Via GSMArena). The device is said to have three 48-megapixel sensors. Interestingly, one of the three cameras will have a variable aperture between f/1.2 and f/4.0.
Sony Xperia Pro-I Camera
Further, the tipster reveals the primary camera will have the company’s 1-inch IMX903 sensor and the ultrawide unit will feature the 1/1.3-inch IMX803 sensor. The telephoto camera, on the other hand, will be an upgraded version of the 1/1.7” IMX557, which was also seen on the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 IV.
Details about the Xperia smartphone are still pretty short. As of now, we only know the alleged camera specifications of the smartphone. As mentioned, it will likely launch as the next-gen Sony Xperia Pro-I, which came with a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.
The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM. In terms of optics, the device features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel 1-inch sensor accompanied by a 12-megapixel sensor, and a 12-megapixel sensor. While on the front, it has an 8-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Ergonomic Chair C5 has been announced. The chair is designed for maximum comfort both for work and as a gaming chair. The product was unveiled through a crowdfunding campaign in China.
The Xiaoxin Ergonomic Chair C5 can slant from its 90° position by up to 45°. This allows the user to even catch a nap while having a break from work. Its double-back design supports the waist and back effectively. The bionic curve of the backrest fits the spine and will reduce fatigue. Three adjustments between 90° and 135° are possible on the chair.
The widened backrest of the ergonomic chair C5 adopts adaptive lumbar support while the curved lumbar pillow wraps the waist in all directions. Its streamlined seat cushion provides minimal local pressure and a dynamic fit. The Xiaoxin C5 is comfortable to use, stable, and durable. It has a 4mm-thick explosion-proof base and Rheinland-certified air rod. The PU universal wheel of the chair is solid and it has a maximum capacity of 125kg.
As mentioned earlier, the Lenovo Xiaoxin ergonomic chair C5 can now be pre-ordered via the crowdfunding campaign. The price of the chair is 699 yuan ($101) and it is unclear when the first shipments will be done. Global availability details are also lacking at this time.
Back in 2021, Xiaomi launched a female-focused series of smartphones called Xiaomi CIVI. The latest entrant to the series was the CIVI 1S, which was launched in April as an upgrade over the original model, carrying an improved chip and a new color option. According to a report, the tech giant is now working on the next-generation Xiaomi CIVI 2, which has also received CMIIT certification today, suggesting it will launch soon.
Noted tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the Xiaomi CIVI 2 on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) website. The smartphone has been listed on the site with model number 2209129SC.
Xiaomi Civi 1S
The listing also reveals some obvious information about the smartphone like it will support 5G connectivity and have a dual sim card option. The device will be running on Android OS (of course), likely the Android 12 with MIUI skin on top.
Rumors suggest the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. For reference, the CIVI 1 came with a Snapdragon 778G SoC, and the CIVI 1S featured Snapdragon 778G+ chip.
In addition, the CIVI 2 is said to sport a 120Hz OLED panel offering a Full HD+ resolution and Dolby Vision. It will likely have a curved AMOLED panel just like the existing CIVI models. The OLED panel may feature a fingerprint scanner for security.
The camera details of the device are yet to be known but it will likely arrive with a solid camera setup. To recall, the CIVI 1S has a triple rear camera setup comprising of an OIS-enabled 64MP primary shooter, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it boasts a 32MP Sony IMX616 snapper with autofocus and dual soft light.
The Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Pillow has been released via a crowdfunding campaign in China. The new Xiaomi smart pillow is capable of accurately capturing heartbeat, snoring, body movement, and breathing via its piezoelectric sensor. The crowdfunding campaign for the MIJIA Smart Pillow opened on September 7 via Xiaomi Mall.
The new Xiaomi Smart Pillow integrates an AI algorithm for a raft of health and fitness monitoring. The piezoelectric sensor is well positioned at the pillow’s core and does not interfere with sleep. It can provide details about the user’s sleep state, and deep sleep duration, as well as generate sleep scores. It can be linked to other smart devices on the Xiaomi ecosystem using Bluetooth connectivity. It operates in an optimal manner that guarantees a smooth sleep cycle always.
The Smart Pillow uses four AAA batteries that give the device up to 60 days of usage. It delivers a low-voltage DC power supply that is both safe and reliable. The smart pillow comes in two sizes – 10cm and 12cm. It can be used in either direction and is ergonomically comfortable to sleep on.
Whatever way you wish to sleep, the MIJIA Smart Pillow offers the needed comfort. This allows the muscles to relax naturally and the user will get a peaceful and refreshing sleep. The pillowcase comes with strong antibacterial protection which is retained up to 90% after 20 washing sessions. The outer pillowcase is made of material that is both delicate and skin-friendly. The outer pillowcase is also soft and slightly elastic.
Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Pillow is now available for pre-order in the crowdfunding campaign. The crowdfunding price is 259 yuan ($37) while the product will originally retail at 299 yuan ($43). There are no details at this time on the global availability of the product.
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. It is dubbed as Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core. The latest offering is cheaper and prettier compared to the existing Elite 2. Notably, the controller is the same one that was leaked in an unboxing video last month.
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core features a dual-tone design. It has a White face plate and Black analogue sticks. The controller’s grip is also in Black colour. In terms of core design, the latest offering does not appear different compared to past Elite controllers. It features adjustable tension thumbsticks, wraparound rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. Microsoft claims that the controller is capable of delivering up to 40 hours of battery life.
Apart from the redesign, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core does not ship with interchangeable components. However, the complete component pack can be purchased separately. It consists of a carrying case, a charging dock, two classic thumbsticks, a tall thumbstick, a dome thumbstick, cross-shaped D-pad, four paddles, and a USB-C cable.
The new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core is up for pre-order starting today at $130 and shipments will commence from September 21st. The Components Pack costs $59.99.
At last night’s ‘Far Out’ event, Apple unveiled its much anticipated flagship iPhone 14 lineup. The Cupertino-based brand also launched the Watch Series 8. Additionally, the company also introduced a new feature called Crash Detection for the newly announced devices. Apple says that it hopes that users will not need the feature but it should make them feel a little safer when they are travelling by car. Notably, Google has been offering car crash detection for some time on its Pixel smartphones.
The Crash Detection feature is a new Emergency function that can save the users lives in case of a car crash. Driving on the road is unpredictable and dangerous at times. Apple’s latest Watch Series 8 and the iPhone 14 lineup are capable of detecting the impact of a car crash and after 10 seconds, the feature will automatically notify the user’s emergency contact and provide them with the current location. It’s worth noting that the function only works when the user is driving.
For those wondering how the Crash Detection feature works, both the Watch Series 8 and the iPhone 14 lineup come equipped with two new motion sensors – an improved 3-axis gyroscope and a high-G-force accelerometer. The latter can measure up to 256 G’s and it has four times faster sampling rate of over 3,000 times a second. Apple has also built an advanced sensor algorithm to accurately enable the feature. In addition to the motion sensor, the Crash Detection also barometer, GPS, and microphone on a paired iPhone to detect whether a severe crash has taken place. All this enables to detect the precise moment of impact.
When a severe crash has taken place, the emergency services interface will appear on the Apple Watch Series 8 as well as the iPhone 14 series. Apple says that the emergency function can detect crashes in cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. It also focuses on four types of crashes including front impact, side impact, rear-ends collision, and rollovers. The feature runs and processes data only while driving and around the time of a possible accident. Additionally, Apple does not collect the data and it stays on the device.
In the announcement, Apple said that it has studied vehicle impacts at state-of-the-art crash test labs for years and that its algorithm has been trained on over 1 million hours of real-world driving and crash data.
The Honor X40 5G will be unveiled at 7:30 pm (local time) on Sept. 15 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has released a video of the Honor X40 5G on its TikTok handle. In addition, some Chinese tipsters have leaked the key specifications of the X40.
The Honor X40 5G’s video gives a good look at its curved-edge display, which seems to be integrated with a fingerprint sensor. Its right edge has volume buttons and a power key. Its bottom edge has a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The device lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.
While the topside of the Honor X40 5G is not visible in the video, it seems to be equipped with an IR blaster. On the back of the device, there are two cameras set up in a round camera module.
Rumors are rife that the Honor X40 5G will have a 6.8-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and 10-bit colors. It is unclear whether the X40 has support for a high refresh rate. Today, the company confirmed that the phone will be backed by a 5,100mAh battery. It is said to carry support for 40W fast charging.
According to tipster WHY LAB, the Honor X40 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 695. The same chip powers the Honor X30 5G, which debuted in December 2021. The other specifications of the device are under wraps. Like the predecessor model, the X40 may come equipped with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. It is expected to come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS with Magic UI 6.1 on top.
Blaupunkt BTW15 TWS earphones have launched in India today. The company has expanded its range of audio devices with the latest offering. The audio device carries a super affordable price tag and falls under the Rs 1,000 price segment.
The Blaupunkt BTW15 are in-ear TWS earphones with a stem design and silicone ear tips. The company claims that the earbuds are lightweight, so users won’t be bothered when using for an extended period of time. The earbuds are also IPX5-certified sweat resistant. Users can perform various actions by tapping on the stem of the earbuds.
The Blaupunkt BTW15 are equipped with a 10mm large dynamic driver. It comes with a built-in microphone for calls. There is also support for Siri and Google Assistant. The TWS earphones are claimed to offer 14 hours of playback time on a full charge and a 10-minute charging via USB-C port is said to provide 30 minutes of usage. The audio device comes with a charging and storage case that features an LED digital display for monitoring battery consumption.
The Blaupunk BTW15 costs Rs 999 and is offered in Black, Blue, White, and Green colours. It is available for purchase from Amazon and the brand’s official website.
LeTV made a comeback in China last year. Since then, the company has announced multiple products spread across different categories like smart TV, smartphone, wearable, accessory, and more. However, none of these products are intriguing. The company plans to change this with a launch of a new smartphone.
LeTV S1
According to ITHome, LeTV recently held a media conference. At the event, the company announced certain future plans. One of them involves a phone.
The firm revealed that it is working on a new smartphone. This handset will be powered by a mid to high-end MediaTek chipset. It will flaunt a 2K curved display. Hence, it could be a premium device.
Apart from the chip and display details, the company also disclosed that the phone will sport a 64MP main camera and leather back finish. Last but not least, it will house a 5,000mAh battery.
These specs sound way better than what LeTV offers on its current handsets. For the unaware, the company currently sells three smartphones in its home country, namely LeTV S1, LeTV Y1 Pro, and LeTV Y2 Pro.
The S1 is just another budget smartphone. Whereas, the Y1 Pro and Y2 Pro are cheap knock-offs of iPhone 13 and iPhone Pro, respectively.
All three handsets are powered by Unisoc chipsets. They are limited to 4G connectivity and ship with HMS (Huawei Mobile Services).
Last month, Motorola confirmed that it would be launching new Edge-series phones in the global market and India on Sept. 8. The day has arrived and there has been no announcement on the expected Edge 30 series so far at the time of writing this post. Yesterday, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the Edge 30 Ultra would be debuting in India on Sept. 13. A new tweet from the tipster reveals that the Edge 30 Fusion will also debut on the same date.
According to Sharma, the Edge 30 Fusion, featuring a borderless 144Hz P-OLED display and a Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, will launch on Sept. 13 along with the Edge 30 Ultra. Since it will be a “flagship killer” device, it is likely to be stacked against affordable flagships priced under Rs 40,000 (~$502) in the Indian market.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion image by Mukul Sharma
The Edge 30 Fusion rumors have revealed that it is a rebranded version of the Moto S30 Pro, which debuted last month in China. The device is available in black and blue colors in China. The image shared by the tipster shows a new gold color variant for the Edge 30 Fusion.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion specifications (expected)
The Edge 30 Fusion will feature a 6.55-inch P-OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The device powered by the Snapdragon 888+ will have up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will pack a 4,400mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.
For selfies, the Edge 30 Fusion will feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel will be fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It will be equipped with other features such as an in-screen fingerprint reader and Ready For functionality.
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