Samsung launched the Galaxy S8 series back in 2017 and announced last year that it is ending security update support for the S8 models. However, Samsung has now released a firmware update with a few bug fixes for the Galaxy S8. This is coming more than five years after the release of the models and over one year after the models last received a software update. The new firmware update has the changelog G95*FXXUCDVG4 which relates to GPS stability improvement.
It is unclear whether the GPS stability issue is the only improvement available in the firmware. It has a download size of 420MB and there could be a few other minor fixes as well. It should be noted though that this is not an OS upgrade for the Galaxy S8. It is still running on Android 9 with the April 1, 2021 security patch. It is unclear why Samsung still extended software support to the Galaxy S8 but it is all the same, a pleasant surprise for owners of the device.
The same GPS issue could also apply to several older Samsung phones. The same firmware was sent to Galaxy J7 (from 2015) owners in Asia, while several others should also get a firmware update. These include the Galaxy S6, S7, and S9 from 2015, 2016, and 2018 respectively. All the stated models have already officially exited software support from Samsung. Samsung recently announced up to 5 years of support for its flagships from 2021 with up to 4 OS updates.
Baseus is making further inroads into the Chinese audio accessories market with the launch of the Bowie EX. This is coming just one month after the Bowie H1 noise canceling headphones with up to 70 hours of battery life were launched in China. The Bowie EX has a ring-iron dual unit design and boasts 30 hours of use on a single charge.
The Bowie EX has a large and small double ring architecture and utilizes the cavity space to enhance the sound and reduce distortion. Panoramic sound technology is featured in the Bowie EX. The technology was jointly developed by Baseus and WANOS and it integrates sound objects and spatial audio for greater sound quality. The earphones can be connected via Bluetooth to an input source and the user can switch to the panoramic sound effects mode. This can be either via the app or a button on the earphones. The panoramic mode helps to improve the immersive sound on offer.
Noise reduction for the Bowie EX is achieved through four microphones that accurately pick human voices. This is further accentuated by the windproof design and enhanced anti-noise capability. The new Baseus TWS headset has a battery life of up to 30 hours with its charging case. The device can be charged rapidly as a 10-minute charge delivers up to 2 hours of playback. The device can be fully charged in two hours. It is compatible with Bluetooth 5.3 for better stability and reduced latency. The earphones also support smart dual connection and in-ear sensing. The earphones pause and resume playback automatically upon ear removal and contact.
The Baseus Bowie EX TWS earbuds will retail for 329 yuan (~$48) but are currently offered at a launch price of 279 yuan (~$41). The product can be purchased online from JD.com. There are no details on the duration of the introductory price before the product reverts to its original price.
The Vivo V25 Pro launched a few days ago is a very interesting upper-midrange phone, not only because it has a color-changing design, but also because of its great hardware and very nice camera department. But is it really the best upper-midrange phone out there or you can find better devices at the moment? In order to answer this question, during these days we decided to publish a few comparisons with the most interesting rivals of this device. Today, it is the turn of a comparison between the main specifications of the Vivo V25 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 2T. They are powered by the same chipset and come with similar specs sheets, but in this comparison, you will find out which one offers the highest value, at least depending on the price.
OnePlus Nord 2T vs Vivo V25 Pro
OnePlus Nord 2T
Vivo V25 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm,
190 g
158.9 x 73.5 x 8.6 mm,
190 g
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 1300, octa-core 3 GHz
Mediatek Dimensity 1300, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 12, OxygenOS
Android 12, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 64 + 12 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 80W
4830 mAh, Fast Charging 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM
Design
Both these phones have good designs, but I personally prefer the Vivo V25 Pro. It may be just a personal taste, but it looks like this device offers something more. First of all, it has a rear side able to change color if exposed to direct sunlight, thanks to an electrochromic layer. Further, it comes with a higher screen to body ratio, thanks to narrower bezels around the display. The camera module is not among the most beautiful ones, but the above-mentioned elements make me prefer the Vivo. However, you should note that the OnePlus Nord 2T is still a great phone in terms of design and build quality. It looks minimal and it is thinner than its rival. Further, it comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection by Corning for the display making it scratch resistant. Unfortunately, these phones are made of polycarbonate and they do not come with the most premium materials.
Display
The displays of these two panels are very similar. The Vivo V25 Pro has a panel with a diagonal of 6.56 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. The OnePlus Nord 2T has an AMOLED display just like its Vivo opponent, but with a smaller 6.43-inch diagonal. It comes with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. As you probably noticed, the Vivo has a higher refresh rate and a wider display diagonal. Both the phones are equipped with stereo speakers, so the audio experience provided is not bad. Note that the OnePlus has thicker bezels around the display, that is the reason why it is not more compact than the V25 even though it has a smaller panel.
Specs & Software
The processor powering these two devices is the same: a Dimensity 1300 mobile platform by MediaTek. It is a processor built with a 6 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A55 cores running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G77 MC9 GPU. On both the phones, the chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage, with no expandable storage. There is a dual SIM slot, as well as Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and NFC. On the hardware side, it is essentially a draw. These phones run Android 12 out of the box, but with different customized user interfaces on top: OxygenOS and Funtouch OS, respectively. Which one do you prefer?
Camera
The OnePlus Nord 2T looks more convincing when it comes to the rear cameras because it has a better main sensor: a 50 MP Sony IMX766 lens with OIS, while the Vivo V25 Pro has a 64 MP camera with OIS. The secondary sensors are not the same as the Vivo features a 12 MP ultrawide camera while the Nord has an 8 MP sensor. The Vivo has a superior front camera: its 32 MP snapper is able to record 4K videos, while the 32 MP sensor of the Nord only records 1080p videos at 30 fps.
Now, the batteries. The one found on the Vivo V25 Pro is bigger and, given that the processor is the same, this handset will provide longer battery life in most of the possible scenarios. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 2T is able to charge faster thanks to the 80W fast charging technology by OPPO. Do you prefer a faster charging phone or a device with a bigger battery?
Price
You need Rs. 35,999 / $450 in order to purchase the Vivo V25 Pro in the Indian market, while the OnePlus Nord 2T is priced at Rs. 28,999 / $363 in its base variant with the same amount of RAM and storage (8/128 GB). Which one would you pick?
Lenovo XiaoXin Pad Pro 2022 is a premium tablet that features an 11.2-inch, 2.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The tablet comes with two processor options viz. Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core Processor and MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chipset. You can choose between 6GB/ 8GB RAM options and 128GB internal storage.
XiaoXin Pad Pro is fueled by a powerful 8200mAh battery that gives you up to 8 hours of non-stop usage on a single charge. You can choose between a 68W or 30W fast charger as per your need. The tablet features 4 JBL-certified speakers and 8MP front and 13MP rear cameras.
You can now buy Lenovo XiaoXin Pad Pro 2022 for starting price of $439 at Giztop. The tablet is available in Grey, Gold, and Silver color options.
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Motorola S30 Pro is now available for $399 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the *GB + 128GB, Black color variant only. Other memory variants are also available at a slightly higher price.
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Smartphone shipments are declining worldwide and the condition is no different in Thailand. The country’s smartphone shipments fell 17% YoY in Q2 2022 due to volatility in the macroeconomic situation, according to a report. Thailand is having reduced consumer demand over the last two quarters. But it’s not all bad news, the country saw a huge rise in premium smartphone shipments.
According to a report by Counterpoint Research, Smartphone shipments have continued to decline in Thailand. In Q2 2022, the country witnessed a 17% decline in overall smartphone shipments. The culprit behind the downfall is said to be the deteriorating economic conditions in the country. The inflation rate rose to 7.66% in June, which is the highest in 14 years.
However, premium smartphone (>$400) shipments are booming in the country. There has been a 22% increase YoY in Q2 2022 despite the overall market decline.
Discussing the factors that affected the shipments in Q2 2022, Senior Analyst Glen Cardoza said, “Thailand has a decent share of consumers who can maintain a good financial standing during this economic slowdown. It is this type of consumer who looks to purchase at least a mid-tier smartphone even in such an economic scenario. With food and related categories being hit the hardest by inflation, consumers who would consider buying a low-tier smartphone are not taking that decision right now. This has resulted in a 23% YoY drop in shipments for smartphones priced less than $250.”
With each new launch in the category, premium models from brands such as Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, and Realme saw an increase in demand. Apple is always in demand in Thailand, but it has mostly focused on the ultra-premium market. Top Chinese brands have expanded from the low- and mid-tiers to the higher price ranges, giving consumers much-needed variety in the post-COVID-19 economy. Gaming is another area where these companies outperform Apple.
Oppo Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro are popular premium mid-range smartphones, launched globally. Like its predecessors, they come with good-looking designs with MediaTek chipsets inside.
The Reno 8 features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display and supports a 90Hz refresh rate while Reno 8 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Reno 8 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1300 octa-core processor while Reno 8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max processor. Both phones are fueled by a 4500mAh battery and support 80W fast charging.
If you own an Oppo Reno 8 Series phone or are planning to buy or gift one, then check out these unique and interesting cases for the same. We have collected the best options from AliExpress for our global readers and a few options from Amazon India for our Indian readers.
Magnetic Leather Ring Holder case
Price: $4.55
Key Features:
Precision cut, molded to mimic the shape of your phone
Lenovo, yesterday, launched the Legion Y70 and the Xiaoxin Pad Pro in China. The company also unveiled a gold gel cooling phone case. The accessory is made from 12,000 sq. mm heat dissipating material and will substantially cool the mobile phone. It is capable of reducing the surface temperature by up to 3.6 degrees Celsius.
The new Lenovo Legion mobile phone case has been thickened on its four sides and has optimized openings in multiple places for optimal heat management. It also has ultraviolet (UV) spraying ensuring durability while still having a delicate feel. The cold gel cooling case is, however, not the only phone case released. Others are a case made from liquid silicone and a silicone leather case.
Lenovo has also released tempered glass protection for the Lenovo Legion Y70 phone. Its size is accurate and achieves full-screen coverage of the Y70. The coating with super anti-oil capability is also smooth. The new Lenovo Legion phone cases come in a few color options. These include pure white, periwinkle blue (for the liquid silicone case), and cool black (organic plain leather).
The new cases retail for 69 yuan ($10). The tempered glass for the Lenovo Legion Y70 is priced at 49 yuan ($7). However, the Lenovo Legion cold gel cooling mobile phone case is priced at 99 yuan ($15).
Android 13 is finally here and the majority of the OEMs have already started releasing their respective software skins. And it appears Motorola is also ready with its own Android-13 based My UX skin. The company hasn’t given any official statement but its official website reveals 10 devices that will receive the Android 13 update.
Motorola smartphones run the brand’s own My UX skin out of the box. It is known for being bloatware-free and offering a near-stock experience. The company is now gearing up to roll out an Android-13 based My UX update to its first batch of smartphones (Via GSMArena).
Motorola Edge (2022)
The list of phones that will receive the latest update includes the newly launched Moto Edge (2022), Edge 30 Pro, and a few more Edge series phones. It also includes several G-series devices including the Moto G Stylus 5G 202, Moto G 5G 2022, and Moto G82 5G.
List of Motorola phones receiving the Android 13 update:
Motorola Edge+ (2022)
Motorola Edge (2022)
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Motorola Edge 30
Moto G Stylus 5G 2022
Moto G 5G 2022
Moto G82 5G
Moto G62 5G
Moto G42
Moto G32
Android 13 is carrying a lot of big and small improvements with itself. Google has given its design language- Material You some spit and polish and it now even icons of third-party apps. There are also loads of privacy features. Apps now won’t get access to the entire media library to be able to share one item and the clipboard history will get automatically cleared after a period of time if you will copy sensitive information like phone number, or login credentials.
The Legion 20-inch suitcase is among the slew of products unveiled by Lenovo this week. The suitcase has dedicated compartments for your laptop and tablet. The new suitcase was launched during the company’s Beast in Formal Wear, Awakening Performance 2022 event.
The 2022 Lenovo Consumer Ecology Autumn New Product Launch Conference was a packed event. It allowed consumers to see a loaded product lineup including the Legion Y70 and Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022. The Lenovo Legion 20-inch suitcase is an extremely practical traveling accessory. It adopts a front-opening double-compartment design. It also features a large interior space of 36L and comes with a U-shaped zipper compartment. There is also a visual mesh bag and an X-shaped elastic storage.
The Lenovo suitcase is made from PC+ABS material that is lightweight and durable. The suitcase weighs 3.5kg and has flexible loading space. The laptop compartment is 17 inches while the tablet compartment is 10 inches. The suitcase is padded sufficiently to protect electronic devices that are secured inside. The Lenovo suitcase has a charging pocket that can be charged externally. The lock system is sufficiently secured and has anti-theft and explosion-proof protection.
The suitcase is designed to optimally dissipate heat during its movement via its 8-wheel system. Universal rotation of the wheels is possible, while the low bar is a high-strength aluminum alloy rod. On the whole, the new Lenovo 20-inch suitcase comes as a lightweight, durable, and expansive suitcase. Its launch price was 289 yuan (~$42) for the black gold color variant. The original price of the suitcase is 299 yuan (~$44).
[Motorola Razr 2022 Unboxing] In 2019, the Motorola Razr foldable phone made its debut, and as a continuation of the Razr series, the new Motorola Razr has received great praise for its new vertical foldable form. After 3 years of settling down, recently Motorola brings the third generation of the series, which is the Motorola Razr 2022. So today let’s unbox the incredible foldable phone and talk about our first impressions of it.
I kind of like the premium box here. Obviously, Motorola designed the solid packaging to correspond to the phone’s form, focusing on minimalism with a flip cover. Open it and now we can see the latest Razr here. The unfolded phone holding in my hand feels just like a regular phone with a slightly large display. Even after seeing and experiencing quite a few foldable models, I don’t want to gloss over that the Razr 2022 is still incredibly compact. The Razr series still evokes the nostalgia of the age of flip phones, and the Razr, which has survived the changes in the mobile phone industry, is certainly the best vehicle for this.
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33W charger
portective case
accessories and phone
folded Razr 2022
First impression
Like the Galaxy Flip series, the new Razr still adheres to the vertical folding form. But the Razr doesn’t maintain the classic look and feel of its predecessor with a jutting chin at the bottom covering the upper part. When closed, it looks familiar with the latest Samsung flip models.
But I must stress that this isn’t a disappointing change, since more internal space of the phone will be freed up. For example, Motorola upgrades the camera module to a dual-lens setup, with better sensors; the battery is also upgraded to a larger capacity of 3500mAh.
Inner foldable 6.7″ display
On the front face, you can have a bigger 6.7-inch foldable display with narrower edges. It’s interesting that the top and bottom edges of the display were presented in a curved design, which gives it a more visually pleasing fit to the phone’s appearance.
What’s surprising is that the Oled display supports up to 144Hz rate, which was never seen on other foldable models. But in display settings, there’s only an auto mode and another 60Hz mode for options. The auto mode could optimize the refresh rate up to 120Hz but not the maximum 144Hz. The 144Hz mode seems to be only available in specific games.
But I have to say that the operation system, MyUI, is pretty smooth and responsive. The whole experience is so close to the original Android 12. It has a more comfortable animation and a simpler interface than most customized OS based on Android, which I think is great for global users that hates learning again about software of a new phone.
Quick View outer 2.7″ screen
Apart from the full-sized display, the smaller 2.7-inch interactive Quick View display also got reserved on the new model. No doubt it’s the most useful sub-screen among all the compact folding phones. It can do a lot more than you think. In addition to displaying a customizable clock, making phone calls, and showing notifications, you can turn it into a fully functional second display for supported apps.
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For example, you can watch YouTube videos on the small display, listen to music on Spotify, navigate on google maps, etc.. Or even you can play most games on the Quick View display. But I don’t really recommend playing games that require complex operations on this small screen, such as PUBG or Genshin Impact, because it’s too small for users to put clumsy fingers touching the right positions of all the buttons. However, in games like Subway Surf, the small screen is incredibly suitable, no matter for easy holding or power saving.
Another great experience of the small screen is taking selfies with the dual cameras down below it. Motorola redesigned the interface of the camera UI for the outer display to make sure it well fits the compact size. You can access almost all the camera features here without opening the phone.
But there’re still some apps that can be shown here but have a terrible experience, such as TikTok. There’s no room for showing contents beyond displaying the bars at the top and bottom. Since the display doesn’t support rotation, you might give up using certain apps on it.
Hinge
The hinge felt pretty smooth when I opened or closed it. except for the faint hiss of the screen movement, it’s solid without generating annoying noise no matter for folding or unfolding. Under the folded form, it closes almost completely with no visible gap. When unfolded, it’s quite surprising that the new hinge has pretty good crease control. But it might be more visible after frequent folding movements.
By the way, there’s an annoying detail you should know about closing. When I quickly close it, the folding part of the flexible screen sometimes popped outwards a bit but then quickly returns to the folded position. I’m sure it’s not a big deal, but it still made me scared the first time it happened if it would do any damage to the screen. But as it turned out, nothing happened.
Performance & Cameras
The new Razr is powered by the most powerful chipset, the Snapdragon 8+. So there’s nothing to worry about the performance. But it’s not a good option for long gaming, since it only features a 3500mAh battery. But it can still last for a full day of daily use, which is much better than the previous Razr.
As for cameras, we took a few photos here. The module includes a 50MP main camera, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and another 32MP front camera. The improvement compared to the previous Razr is huge. Especially for night shooting, the overall brightness is dramatically boosted. Even under extremely low lighting, the capture is much better than I expected. As for daytime, it remains a solid performer with good detail.
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Pricing
Other features like 33W fast charging, a side fingerprint reader, and stereo speakers also got upgraded with a better experience. And the pricing is probably the most surprising thing about the new Razr. This first compact foldable model powered by the 8+ chip officially starts from about 885 USD. But unfortunately, it goes exclusive to China by far. You can only get it at a few third-party retailers that are able to deliver to your place.
We are planning to make a comparison among compact foldable models, so more detail about the new Motorola Razr 2022 will be discussed in that comparison. If you have a nice candidate in mind for the comparison, please tell us down below the Youtube video here. And just stay tuned!
There was a raft of product announcements by Lenovo yesterday (August 18). The highlight of the product releases was the Legion Y70, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro, and a cold gel cooling phone case. The Lenovo Legion gamepad for mobile gaming is also part of the lineup of products released. The gamepad boasts up to 6 hours of battery life, as well as other decent features.
The Legion gamepad has a light and small game handle, weighing just 40g. Its shell is made from a two-material injection molding process, with transparent edges not blocking the screen. A silicone shell on the back adds to the comfort of the gamepad with a more sturdy grip.
The new gamepad has a 150mAh battery which has up to 6 hours of activity. The gamepad has a type-C interface for recharging the pad. The gamepad has both a joystick and normal gaming capabilities. The buttons (shoulder and back buttons) and joystick are available for an assortment of games. It offers seamless operation and an immersive gaming experience. The pad supports a one-key connection of ZUI devices via Bluetooth. The switch has an indicator ring that provides real-time information on the status of the gamepad.
The Lenovo Legion gamepad has a launch price of 79 yuan ($12). However, its original price is 99 yuan ($15).
We had multiple smartphone launches over the past few weeks. Unfortunately, that will not be the case next week. Because only a couple of releases are expected in the next few days.
Out of two launches, only one of them has been officially confirmed by the brand. Whereas, the other one is based on a leak.
Vivo is the company that has scheduled a launch conference. Whereas, Infinix is the brand that is tipped to debut a phone in India.
With that out the way, let’s take a look at these forthcoming handsets.
The Vivo V25 has been confirmed to launch in Indonesia on August 25. The device will be accompanied by Vivo V25 Pro, which went official in India a few days back.
Ahead of the official launch, Vivo has already revealed all the key details of the handset. Hence, we know almost everything about it, except for the price.
The Vivo V25 will come with a 6.44-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, Android 12, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera array, 50MP selfie camera with autofocus, color-changing fluorite AG glass back, 4,500mAh battery, and 44W fast wired charging support.
2. Infinix Note 12 Pro
The Infinix Note 12 Pro is tipped to launch in India on August 26. It will be the first smartphone powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC in the country.
The phone is said to arrive with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 60Hz AMOLED display, 108MP main camera, 16MP front-facing camera, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast wired charging.
The device is expected to come in Alpine White, Tuscany Blue, and Volcanic Grey color options. It will likely retail below ₹15,000 in the region.
Xiaomi Smart TV X Series is set to launch in India on August 30th. It will be announced alongside the Xiaomi NoteBook Pro 120G laptop. Since the name contains the keyword ‘series’, we can expect at least three variants of the upcoming television from the brand.
The Xiaomi Smart TV X Series is confirmed to come with a 4K display resolution. It will feature a sleek and seamless design. Apart from this, the brand doesn’t divulge into additional details about its upcoming television. We can expect Xiaomi to start teasing more features in the coming days leading up to the launch event.
The Xiaomi Smart TV X Series is expected to arrive as the successor to the Mi TV 5X series that debuted in August last year. Notably, the latter offered 4K resolution and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. They are equipped with 40W sound output. The Mi TV 5X series is powered by a 64-bit quad-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.
The Mi TV 5X series started at Rs 31,999 for the base variant. We can expect the upcoming Xiaomi Smart TV X Series to come with upgrades over its predecessor. Similarly, we can also expect them to carry a slightly higher starting price tag.
As for the Xiaomi NoteBook Pro 120G, it is seen with slim bezels, a full-sized keyboard, and a large trackpad. The ‘120G’ in its name suggests that it might have a 120Hz refresh rate screen or a 12th generation Intel Core processor.
Lenovo has finally launched the Legion VR700 headset in China with a starting price tag of 2,999 yuan (~$440). The price will increase to 3299 yuan (~$484) after the initial sales. The VR headset was first announced a few weeks back.
The Lenovo Legion VR700 headset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset paired with 8GB RAM while there is 256GB storage onboard. The VR700 is equipped with a fast-response LCD screen with a resolution of up to 3664 x 1920 pixels with support for 72/90Hz refresh rate.
The headsets have a similar Y design to the Lenovo Rescuer series, however, they perform better. Additionally, the device’s video bandwidth has significantly increased. It has an 11-fold increase in AI performance speed and a 10-fold increase in resolution.
The 4K RealRGB display on the Legion VR700 has a quick brush response. VR700 adopts a complete 6DoF design to achieve millimeter-level positioning accuracy, millisecond-level initialization speed, and millisecond-level delay speed to accurately identify body movements. Users will get a better viewing experience thanks to the device. It adopts the iQUT 2.0 standard and supports the iQIYI network resources.
In terms of design, the VR700 adopts a hat-wearing design, and the front and rear weights are carefully optimized. Lenovo say that there will be no obvious drag when worn for a long time. The wide and soft mask makes the viewing experience of glasses natural and comfortable. In addition, the VR700 also supports wired and wireless streaming, and users can just click-and-play the built-in app.
Yesterday, MediaTek announced T830 chipset for routers and mobile hotspot devices. Now the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer has launched Pentonic 700 processor for premium and high-end televisions. Last year, the company announced the Pentonic 2000 for 8K televisions. The latest processor offers a range of features.
Commenting on the launch of the Pentonic 700, the General Manager of the TV Business Unit at MediaTek said, ‘ Smart TV brands can count on Pentonic 700 to deliver incredible experiences whether consumers are watching videos or sports, gaming, or using their TV as a control center for their other smart devices.’
The MediaTek Pentonic 700 processor is made for smart TVs with support for up to 4K video resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The chipset offers AI-powered picture quality enhancements, Dolby Vision IQ, MEMC, and HDR10+. The Pentanoic 700’s integrated APU support’s MediaTek’s AI Super Resolution, AI-Picture Quality, and AI-PQ Object Recognition technologies.
The MediaTek Pentonic features HDM 2.1’s Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) that cuts down display lag for a smooth gaming experience. It also comes with 4K 144Hz variable refresh rate support (VRR). The processor also comes with picture-by-picture (PbP) and picture-in-picture (PiP) modes that allow users to watch live sports events or video chat while content on their home devices simultaneously.
The MediaTek Pentonic also supports WiFi-6E and the upcoming WiFi-7 as well as Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
Sony is planning on launching a new bundle for its PlayStation 5 game console in India soon. It is the new PS5 Horizon Forbidden West Bundle, so let’s have a look at its pricing, the pre-booking dates, and more.
As per a tweet from the IGC, the Japanese tech giant is planning on restocking the PS5 Horizon Forbidden West Bundle on 22nd August 2022 at 12 PM IST. Notably, this bundle is available for both the standard PlayStation 5 and even the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition as well. The former is priced at 53,990 INR (roughly 677 US Dollars) while the latter has a price tag of 43,990 INR (roughly 550 US Dollars).
The stocks for the latest bundle will be available for purchase on the regular retailers like Amazon, Flipkart, GamesTheShop, ShopatSC, and others. Furthermore, this bundle also arrives with a physical copy of the Guerilla Games’ popular open world title called the Horizon Forbidden West. On the other hand, the Digital Edition of the PS5 will arrive with a code to download the game directly from the PlayStation Store. As of right now, the physical edition of the game is currently available for a price tag between 3,390 INR and 3,999 INR.
So, buying the bundle has you receive a game right out of the bat. Sony is still suffering from inventory issues with its PS5 gaming console. However, it often resupplies the stock in the country every month and the next restocking is in line with the release of the new PS5 Horizon Forbidden West as well.
Realme has just began rolling out the major Android 12 OS based Realme UI 3.0 update for two of its smartphones. This includes the new Realme 8 5G and the Narzo 30 5G. So here’s all the details.
The Chinese smartphone maker has just began rolling out the RMX3242_11.A.16 build version for both the Narzo and Realme 8 model. The brand is rolling out the update in a staggered manner. In other words, the update will first be received by a limited number of users right now, with a broader release beginning a few days later to make sure that there are no major issues or bugs in the major software update.
With the new upgrade, the two smartphones will receive the Android 12 OS version. Apart from this, there are also changes in new design and some visual overhauls to offer a better interactive experience. There have also been a couple of optimizations to some of its systems like the Quantum Animation Engine and even brings in the Smart Assistant widgets that displays key information of apps and provides instant access to certain functions as well.
So for the owners of the Realme 8 and Narzo 30, you can manually check if you’ve received the update within the settings. But if you’ve yet to receive the update, the complete roll out should follow soon after in a couple of days.
Earlier today (19th August 2022), the Motorola Edge (2022) had been announced as an upper mid range smartphone in the US market. Now, T-Mobile is offering the new device for free as a part of a new promotional deal in the region. So let’s have a look.
Talking about the smartphone itself first, it is the latest handset model from the company and is also the first in the world to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 1050 SoC. On the front, the Edge (2022) sports a 6.6 inch OLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, HDR10+ support, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 32 megapixel selfie camera. Meanwhile, the rear packs a triple camera setup that consists of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth shooter.
The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W TurboPower charging as well as 15W wireless charging. Other features including, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, USB Type C port, Bluetooth 5.2, in display fingerprint scanner, and NFC. Now, T-Mobile has announced that both its new and existing customers will be able to get the new Moto smartphone for free when adding a qualifying line, which is detailed on its official website.
Last month, the highly anticipated Xiaomi 12S Ultra was finally unveiled in China. It was a part of the 12S series of new flagship smartphones but it was only exclusively available in this region. But now, it appears that the company might soon release the model in the global market as well.
So the Xiaomi 12S Ultra could be coming to the global market after all.
The news regarding the premium grade handset arrives from known tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings). In a tweet, Sharma stated that the Chinese tech giant might be planning on launching the Xiaomi 12S Ultra in the global market. For those unaware, the model was announced in China back in early July 2022. However, this model was only announced in the company’s home market and did not launch in other regions.
While this might sound like good news, it is still an unconfirmed report at the moment so take this news with a pinch of salt. As of right now, we can’t check the validity of this tip, but it seems unlikely considering there has been no Global Model Number spotted yet either. With the Xiaomi 13 series launch being just months away as well, the 12S Ultra will have to launch at least a couple of months before the 13 series to avoid cannibalizing sales.
Talking about the smartphone itself, it was the latest flagship model from the brand and features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The front sports a 6.73 inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display that has a 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The rear features a 50 megapixel triple camera setup, which also sports Leica Summicron lens system on the back.
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