Two persons were killed in a crash involving a Nio car in Shanghai during a test drive. Two occupants were in the car when it crashed from the third floor of the company’s Shanghai headquarters. The two male casualties were said to be a staff of the EV maker and a technician from one of its partners. The incident once again brings to the spotlight safety concerns surrounding intelligent EVs.
In what can be termed a freak accident, the driver of the Nio test vehicle lost control of the vehicle and smashed through the glass windows before plunging to the ground. There were no reported casualties on the ground, fortunately. Nio is a Chinese EV company and the incident happened on June 22. Nio has confirmed the incident and says preliminary investigations indicate that no flaws were discovered in the test vehicle.
A comprehensive investigation of the incident will reveal the probable cause of the crash. The news of the crash was first aired by state-owned Shanghai Television. Regulatory authorities are yet to make any public pronouncements on the crash. It however raises safety concerns that have remained with the development of autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.
When we talk about Realme and Xiaomi’s sub-brands, there are no limits when it comes to affordable phones. These companies release a huge number of budget devices every year and they are among the best ones for those who want to save money while still getting a great device. The latest affordable handset launched by Realme is the Realme V20: a phone which comes with 5G even though it offers the most affordable price. In a similar price range, you can find the POCO M4 5G: it is another of the most affordable phones with 5G connectivity. Given that these two devices are currently very hot, we decided to compare them. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Realme V20 and the POCO M4 5G, very useful if you were wondering which will be your next entry-level phone.
Dual 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The Realme V20 is definitely one of the most beautiful entry-level devices out there. It has flat borders just like the iPhones, it has no big dimensions and its cameras do not come inside a camera module but they are placed directly on the rear side, even though they are protruding. The presence of a waterdrop notch ruins the overall design experience, but you can not pretend a punch hole on a so affordable phone. The POCO M4 5G is definitely less elegant because of its big camera module and classic curved borders. It has bigger dimensions, it is thicker than the Realme V20, and it comes with a waterdrop notch too. However, there are two important advantages when it comes to the build quality: it has the Gorilla Glass 3 protection and it is splash resistant, and it is not easy to find these elements on an affordable phone.
Display
The display of the POCO M4 5G is way better than the panel found on the Realme V20. It is an IPS LCD display with a diagonal of 6.58 inches, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, protected by Gorilla Glass as already mentioned. The Realme V20 has an IPS panel with a 6.5-inch diagonal and an HD+ resolution of 720p, nothing special. As you can clearly see from the specifications, the display of the POCO M4 5G is able to show images with a higher level of detail and it even provides a smoother viewing experience thanks to a 90 Hz refresh rate. These displays are nothing special because they are low-end LCD panels, so do not expect a huge image quality. The POCO M4 5G and the Realme V20 are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint readers and they come with mono speakers, but they have a 3.5 mm audio jack for the headphones.
Hardware/Software
The Realme V20 and the POCO M4 5G are powered by the same processor: the Dimensity 700 by Mediatek built at 7 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. It is composed of two Cortex-A76 cores running at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores running at 2 GHz, as well as a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The Dimensity 700 is the most affordable 5G chipset by Mediatek to date but it provides good performance. The Realme V20 wins the comparison because it offers a higher amount of RAM: up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage, while the POCO M4 5G stops at 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB. Note that the POCO runs Android 12 out of the box, while the Realme is still based on Android 11. These phones are good for average or entry-level users, not for power users or gamers, but they are not disappointing in terms of performance.
Camera
The most advanced camera is the one found on the POCO M4 5G. It has a better main camera with a 50 MP resolution: it is not a camera phone, but it offers a decent photo quality. The main camera is paired with a 2 MP depth sensor. The Realme V20 has a 13 MP main camera and a 0.3 MP depth sensor, disappointing for those who look for great photo quality. So if you need the best camera phone in this comparison, you know what to choose without thinking twice.
Battery
There is no difference between the capacities of the batteries of these two phones. They both come with a 5000 mAh lithium unit, but the Realme V20 should provide a longer battery life on a single charge simply because its display is more efficient due to the HD resolution and standard refresh rate. On the other hand, the POCO M4 5G remains an amazing battery phone and, unlike the V20, it supports fast charging.
Realme V20 vs Xiaomi POCO M4 5G: Price
You need at least $239/€226 to purchase the POCO M4 5G, while the Realme V20 5G starts from about €141/$149. The POCO phone wins the comparison due to its better display, cameras, and fast charging, but the V20 is more affordable and beautiful.
Toyota has recalled 2,700 units of its first all-electric SUV just two months after its launch. The Toyota bZ4X SUVs were recalled due to the risk of their wheels possibly coming loose while driving. Toyota has already submitted the recall request to Japan’s Transportation Ministry.
The breakdown of the distribution of the mass-produced bZ4X SUVs slated for recall shows Europe as the destination for the bulk of the affected cars. Europe accounts for 2,200 of the vehicles, while 260 units were earmarked for the United States, 110 for Japan, and 10 units for Canada. The wheel issue also affected about 2,600 units of the Subaru Solterra, which was jointly developed by Subaru and Toyota.
Japan’s safety regulator had warned that sharp turns and sudden braking could result in the loosening of the hub bolts. This heightens the risk of a wheel coming off the vehicle. There are no reported actual accidents due to this observed flaw yet in Japan. Owners of the affected models were advised to stop using their vehicles until permanent repair measures were taken.
The 110 recalled units of the bZ4X in Japan were meant for test drives and display, according to Toyota. In an official statement, the company apologized for any inconvenience the recall might cause. Toyota says the 2,700 recalled units of the bZ4X are part of the overall number produced for the model. However, the company was silent on the total number of bZ4X already mass-produced. Toyota has already canceled the promotional test drives that were being carried out by KINTO.
Last month, Huawei launched the MateBook 16s and MateBook D16 laptops in China. Now, the brand has announced the notebooks for the European market.
The laptops were announced today at a launch event held in Istanbul, Turkey, which saw the launch of the Huawei nova Y90. The brand has yet to reveal the availability and pricing of the laptops in the region. So in the meantime, let’s take a look at their specifications and features.
Huawei MateBook 16s, MateBook D16 specs & features
Starting with the MateBook 16s, it offers a 16-inch IPS LCD display that has a 2520 x 1680 pixels screen resolution, a 3:2 aspect, 300 nits of brightness, and a 1500:1 ratio. The panel also offers full coverage of the sRGB color gamut.
These machines come configured with 12th generation Intel Core H series processors. The base configuration has an Intel i5-12500H, while the top end comes equipped with i9-12900H. For graphics, the device is equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
It is offered with 16GB of LPDDR4x dual-channel RAM and up to 1TB NVMe PCI storage. It is powered by an 84Wh battery and comes with a 135W charging in the box.
Huawei MateBook D16
Coming to the MateBook D16, the device features a 16-inch display offering 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution along with 300 nits maximum brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, and a contrast ratio of 1200:1.
It is offered in two processor configurations – Intel Core i5-12500H or the Intel Core i7-12700H processors. Both bring the Intel Iris Xe for graphics support. As for the memory, there’s 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB of NVMe PCIe storage. It is powered by a 60Wh battery and comes with a 65W charger in the retail box.
As mentioned above, the pricing and availability are still under wraps, so stay tuned for more updates on the matter.
Chinese gaming PC manufacturer AYANEO is seemingly working on a new handheld console with a spectacular design. The upcoming console dubbed AYANEO Flip handheld gaming console will come with a clam-shell design.
The AYANEO Flip’s clamshell-styled design is a one-of-a-kind design and we don’t have a clear picture of how it will pan out. That is because the company only shared a teaser image showing the hinges and another showing it in the closed state.
The company has yet to release details about the flip gaming device yet. However, the device is expected to have a 7-inch LCD display which doesn’t fold, by the way. The folding design is perhaps to make for easy storage as the display folds over the control buttons. We don’t have complete details of this design so can’t say what will happen to the joystick. The image also shows the device will feature four shoulder buttons and a considerably small bezel around the display. It will also come with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor with Radeon 680M graphics.
We have no idea when the AYANEO Flip will be launched. The product will join a growing list of impressive handheld gaming devices such as the AYA NEO, AYA Neo Next, as well as the AYANEO Air and AYANEO 2 that were unveiled recently.
The OPPO Reno 8 series that launched last month in China is due for a global debut. The Reno 8 Pro global version and the Reno 8Z have already made appearances on Geekbench and NBTC certifications respectively. Other than that, the Reno 8 series has also been tipped to launch by mid-July in India.
OPPO Reno 8 Pro
Now, Appuals has spotted the Reno 8 series devices on TÜV Rheinland and CQC certification revealing their fast charging capabilities. According to the listing, the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro global versions will come with 80W fast charging. Previous listings have revealed that these devices will have a 4500mAh battery.
OPPO Reno 8 series certifications
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OPPO Reno 8 Pro
OPPO Reno 8
OPPO Reno 8 Z
On the other hand, the Reno 8Z which is yet to launch in China has the model number CPH2457 and will come with a 4500mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
OPPO Reno 8 Pro specs
So far, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro global variant is said to come with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to bring the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset, paired with the MariSilicon X NPU to offer better camera performance.
The SoC will come paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For optics, the device will have a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. On the front, it’ll likely house a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie snapper. As for the battery, the device will house a 4500mAh capacity battery and will come with 80W fast charging.
HOTWAV is giving a huge discount on its latest rugged smartphone the HOTWAV W10. Under this deal, the smartphone which generally retails for $200 is available at a heavily discounted price of $99.99 only on AliExpress. This early bird deal starts on 27 June and ends on 1 July 2022.
HOTWAV W10 rugged smartphone features a 6.53 inches HD+ display with a 720 x 1600p resolution and 20:9 Aspect ratio. The phone uses in-cell technology to present natural and vivid colors in every frame and give you an immersive visual experience. Being a rugged smartphone, the W10 comes with IP68/ 69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications that make it waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof.
The highlight feature of the HOTWAV W10 rugged phone is its 15000mAh ultra-large battery. This massive battery can juice your phone for 5 days or more under normal usage and give you 55hrs of non-stop playback, 28hrs video, and 74hrs call time on a single charge. Moreover, with 18W fast charging, you can easily and quickly charge your large battery. The reverse charge function also helps to convert your phone into a mini power bank that can be used in case of emergencies to power other devices.
HOTWAV W10 is powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 Quad-core processor and comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 512GB. For your images and videos, you have a 13MP primary camera in the rear and a 5MP sensor in the front for your selfies. Other interesting features include global navigation systems, the latest Android 12 OS, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face ID unlock, virtual outdoor tool kit, etc.
Generally retailing for $200, you can now buy HOTWAV W10rugged smartphone for $99.99 only under the early-bird deal at AliExpress. The deal starts on 27 June and ends on 1 July.
Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.
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Motorola’s “Frontier” flagship is one of the most-awaited flagship phones of 2022. According to reports, this device will be called the Edge X30 Pro in China, while it will be named the Edge 30 Ultra in global markets. In March, Lenovo China’s General Manager for the Mobile Phone Business Department, Chen Jin, shared an image of a 125W charger, which is expected to arrive with the Edge X30 Pro. It seems that it will be launched soon in China as it has passed 3C certification today.
Motorola Edge X30 Pro 3C certification
A Motorola phone with an XT2241-1 model number along with a 125W charger has been approved by China’s 3C authority (via). Hence, it appears to be the upcoming Edge X30 Pro smartphone. The device is expected to appear on TENAA’s database in the next few days. It appears that the Edge X30 Pro will launch in July in China.
Motorola Edge X30 Pro (rumored)
The Motorola Edge X30 Pro / Edge 30 Ultra will arrive with a 6.73-inch pOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. It will sport a curved-edge panel with a punch-hole design. The device will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
motorola frontier render by Evan Blass
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset will drive the Edge X30 Pro. It will be fuelled by a 4,500mAh battery. Apart from 125W rapid charging, it will also come with 50W wireless charging. The device will boot to the Android 12 OS with MyUX on top.
It will feature a 60-megapixel camera on the front. Its back panel will have an OIS 194-megapixel / 200-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit.
The popular 3-axis DJI OM 5 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer is discounted for a limited period at Amazon US. The price has gone down from the original $159.99 price tagto just $129.99, which marks a solid $30 discount. So if you were looking to grab an affordable 3-axis gimbal, the DJI OM 5 is a good choice right now.
The OM 5 is a lightweight gimbal for your smartphones, bringing the best blend of portability and features. The gimbal comes with 3-axis stabilization for recording smooth videos in different scenarios. It also features a built-in extension rod, which makes it perfect for taking selfies, recording high-quality vlogs, and even shots from hard-to-shoot angles.
To make shooting easy for you, there is a new feature called ShotGuides that provides up to 30 sets of shooting tutorials for newbies, making it very easy for even entry-level vloggers and videographers to get the perfect shot. Like the previous generation models, it also features ActiveTrack 4.0 automatic tracking of the subject, keeping it in focus at all times. Finally, DJI has also added gesture control that allows users to start and stop video recording and take photos easily.
At just $129, the DJI OM 5 is a solid buy for those looking to buy an affordable gimbal for their smartphones.
Asus is preparing to launch its next-generation flagship gaming devices dubbed the ROG Phone 6 series. The launch is scheduled for July 5, however, the ROG Phone 6 has already emerged on TENAA and Geekbench revealing key specifications along with an image of the smartphone.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 TENAA images
Now, the top-end device in the series dubbed the Asus ROG Phone 6 Ultimate has visited Geekbench revealing its specs and performance. So, without further ado, let’s take a look.
According to the listing, the device has the model number AI2201_B. Its processor has 8 cores out of which, the most powerful one is clocked at 3.19GHz while the efficiency cores have a clock speed of 2.02GHz. This is the recently released Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Other than that, the listing reveals that the smartphone has 18GB of RAM and runs on Android 12-based operating system.
Coming to the benchmark results, the smartphone scores 1317 points on the single-core test and 4204 on the multicore test of Geekbench 5. The ROG Phone 6 that was tested earlier on Geekbench actually managed a slightly better score than this device, scoring 1323 in the single-core test and 4238 points in the multi-core test. However, it is within the margin of error, meaning that we will likely be getting similar performance across the entire ROG Phone 6 lineup.
ROG Phone 6 specifications (rumored)
Starting off, the divide is expected to bring a 6.78-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC will be paired with up to 18GB of RAM.
The smartphone will bring a large 6,000mAh battery which will support 65W fast charging. For optics, the device is said to feature a 64-megapixel primary camera. Other than that, we can expect the device to bring dual stereo speakers, a VC cooling chamber, and more.
DIZO will be launching its latest TWS earbuds in India on June 28. The DIZO Buds P comes with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and offers up to 40 hours of playback. The DIZO Buds P sports an ergonomic, half-in-ear design with other great features.
The launch of the DIZO Buds P is coming on the heels of the earlier release this year of the DIZO Buds Z Pro. The Buds P earbuds feature 13mm drivers, in addition to the in-house Boost+ algorithm. The Bluetooth 5.3 feature implies the presence of AAC audio codecs in the device. The Buds P has a Super Low Latency Gaming Mode for gaming applications. The DIZO Buds P weighs about 3.5g which makes them comfortable to use.
The DIXO Buds P TWS earbuds are charged via the USB-C port in the case. It supports fast charging, with 10 minutes of charge delivering up to 4 hours of playback. The device also comes with intelligent touch controls and a voice assistant.
Take a trip with your favourite audiobooks, listen to music comfortably and play games🎶#DIZOBudsP comes with a 3.5g light, ergonomic, half-in-ear design and 40h total playtime🎧
The DIZO Buds P will be available in three colors – black, white, and blue. Pricing and other details will be released as we move closer to the release date, which is just a few days away. The DIZO Buds P will be available for purchase on Flipkart as well as other outlets in India.
Google launched the mid-range Pixel 6a at its annual I/O developer conference last month. The smartphone will go up for pre-orders from July 21 with sales commencing on July 28th. However, ahead of the sale date, the Pixel 6a has started arriving in US stores but customers can’t buy it yet.
Leaker Roland Quandt spotted the Pixel 6a on Best Buy’s website. It is listed in Charcoal, Sage, and Chalk colours. The listing also mentions the smartphone’s carrier aggregations and pricing. The unlocked and T-Mobile version of the Pixel 6a will cost $449. On the other hand, Verizon’s version will be expensive by $50 and cost $499. It comes with a millimetre-wave 5G that is said to be faster than sub-6GHz 5G. AT&T will also sell the Pixel 6a, however, it is not listed on Best Buy.
It’s worth noting that buyers can add the Pixel 6a to the cart right now. The option will likely be enabled on July 28th which happens to be the sale date of the smartphone.
The Google Pixel 6a arrives as an upgrade to last year’s Pixel 5a. It offers a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera whereas the dual rear camera setup comprises a 12.2MP primary and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The Pixel 6a is powered by a Tensor chip coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB native storage. It is backed by a 4,306mAh battery and runs on Android 12 OS.
OPPO Reno 8 debuted in China in May this year. The handset has been available in three colors, such as black, blue, and gold. Today, the company confirmed that it will be introducing Reno 8’s purple variant in China. It appears that it will look as attractive as the purple edition of the Reno 6.
The upcoming purple variant of the Reno 8 will be called Iris Purple. It is unclear whether the Reno 8 Pro and Reno 8 Pro+ available in China will also be made available in the Iris Purple edition.
OPPO Reno6 Purple Star
Shown above is the Purple Star variant of the Reno 6. The device was sold in a special gift-box package. It is unclear whether the Reno 8 Iris Purple edition will also come in a special retail box.
OPPO Reno 8 specifications
The Reno 8 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
The Dimensity 1300 chipset powers the Reno 8. The device ships with multiple LPDDR4x RAM + UFS 3.1 storage combinations, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The device runs on Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.
The Reno 8 has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W charging. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The three variants of the Reno 8 are priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$373), 2,699 Yuan (~$403), and 2,999 Yuan (~$448), respectively.
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has received a massive price cut in India. It was announced in September last year. The smartphone is available in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB RAM and storage configurations. Both are now cheaper by Rs 10,000 and this makes it an exciting deal.
The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants were launched at Rs 29,999 and Rs 31,999 respectively. Now post the price cut, both options are retailing at Rs 20,999 and Rs 21,999. The revised price is reflected on the Reliance Digital store only as of now. The smartphone’s 6GB and 8GB options are listed on Samsung’s official website and on Amazon at Rs 24,999 and Rs 26,999 which is the same price as it was available during Diwali offer in October 2021.
The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone has a 32MP front-facing selfie camera. On the back, the Galaxy M52 5G has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.
The Snapdragon 778G chipset powers the Galaxy M52 5G. It is coupled with either 6GB or 8GB RAM option along with 4GB virtual RAM extension technology. Both variants offer 128GB of built-in storage. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 25W fast charging.
A new range of exciting smart lighting products has been unveiled by Signify under the Philips Hue brand moniker. One of the highlights of the lineup is the Go portable table lamp. The Go lamp has 48-hour battery life. The Philips Hue smart lighting products will be available this summer.
The Philips Hue Go table lamp is a portable rechargeable lamp that can be used both indoors and outdoors. Its long battery life means that the lamp can be used for extended periods.
The Philips Hue smart lighting products also include the Perifo track lighting system, the Signe gradient lamp with a new wake feature, and the Tap dial switch. Perifo is a fully customizable track lighting system. The system can be used to combine multiple rails and different designs and lights. The Perifo will be available first in Europe.
The Tap dial switch uses a dial to moderate the brightness of smart lights. The Tap dial has four buttons to control the room lighting and set scenes. It can also be used as a remote control or mounted on a wall. The Tap dial switch can be attached to metal surfaces magnetically.
The Philips Hue app now features a Wake Up function which slowly turns on the lighting to mimic sunrise. The effect is that you are roused gently from sleep. The Wake Up feature is compatible with all Philips Hue gradient lights.
The new lineup of Philips Hue smart lighting products will be available in Europe and North America starting from June 2022. The Philips Hue Go portable table lamp is priced at €149.99 ($160). The Perifo comes with a starting price of €49.99 ($53), which is the same price as the Tap dial switch. The Philips Hue Signe gradient lamp starts from €239.99 ($253).
HP has just announced a couple of new gaming laptops for the Indian market. These models have been launched in two of its gaming lineup of notebooks and includes new OMEN and Victus models. So let’s have a look.
OMEN 16 & OMEN 17
Talking about the OMEN series first, both laptop models feature similar specifications, with the display being the primary difference. The OMEN 16 features a 16.1 inch display while the OMEN 17 sports a larger 17.3 inch panel. As of right now, the PC maker has yet to reveal the processors that power both models, but has confirmed that they are 12th Gen Intel CPUs. Furthermore, the brand also confirmed that the OMEN 16 and OMEN 17 will feature up to an RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti GPUs for the Nvidia options, and an AMD Radeos RX 6650M GPU for the team red option.
OMEN 17
For storage, the brand is offering up to 2TB of Gen4 SSD storage along with up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. Notably, both laptops offer 165Hz refresh rate and quad HD screen resolution. HP has also placed an emphasis on cooling with the new laptops by adding new heat pipe and outflow vent to help keep the notebooks cool when performing intensive tasks like gaming.
Victus 15 & Victus 16
Arriving at the other gaming laptop series, the company has also announced the new Vitus 15 and Victus 16 models in India as well. As the name suggests, the former has a 15.6 inch display while the former has a larger 16.1 inch panel. While both offer FHD resolution, only the bigger sibling has 144Hz high refresh rate. The Victus 15 will also be powered by 12th Gen Intel i5 or an i7 CPU that will be paired with up to an RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
Victus 16
On the other hand, the Victus 16 is equipped with a Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and RTX 3050 Ti GPU. The storage configuration of the Victus 15 is unknown, but the 16 inch variant is confirmed to house up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It will also come with a new heat management system that is design to offer better cooling performance as well.
OMEN Desktop PCs
HP has also announced new HP OMEN desktop series of PCs as well. This includes the new OMEN 45L, 40L and 25L models. Each of them are powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700F CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU. For storage, the desktop gaming PCs will also offer up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. These desktops also arrive with a ‘Cyro’ cooling chamber for ambient air based cooling technology, with its cabinet featuring a glass design and even offers tool less access and complete RGB control as well. These PCs will also feature up to an 800W PSU.
Victus 15L Desktop PC
The last product announced was the Victus 15L desktop gaming PC. This computer is available in either 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700F or the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G CPU. For graphics, it is paired with the Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti GPU. HP has claimed that the new desktop lineup will also offer “extensive” customization options as well as the ability to upgrade different PC components in the future.
Victus 15L Desktop PC
Pricing & Availability
The OMEN 16 laptop starts from 1,09,999 INR (roughly 1,400 US Dollars) and is currently available for purchase on the company’s official website. Meanwhile, the MOEN 17 is set to launch sometime in August 2022 and will start from 1,99,999 INR (roughly 2,555 US Dollars). Out of all the new gaming laptops, the Victus 15 is the most affordable and costs 67,999 INR (roughly 869 US Dollars), with its release set for next month.
On the other hand, the Victus 16 is on sale as of right now and has a price tag of 84,999 INR (roughly 1,085 US Dollars). Lastly, the OMEN desktops are available for purchase right now and start from 1,49,999 INR (roughly 1,915 US Dollars), while the Victus 15L model which is also available now starts has a starting price tag of 93,999 INR (roughly 1,200 US Dollars).
Last month, Oppo launched the Reno 8 series smartphones in China. The series consists of the vanilla Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Pro+. A report earlier this month claimed that the smartphones will make their Indian debut in the month of June, however, the month is about to end and there is no official word from the brand on this matter.
Now, reliable tipster Yogesh Brar has tweeted out that the brand will debut the Reno 8 series in India by mid-July. This means that the device is expected to launch anytime during the first couple of weeks.
OPPO will announce the Reno8 Pro with MarisiliconX in India by mid-July. This offcourse will be coming alongside the regular Reno8.
The tipster also added that the Reno 8 Pro will debut with the MariSilicon X NPU and the brand will also launch the vanilla Reno 8 device at the launch event. So, let’s take a look at what we know so far about these upcoming smartphones.
OPPO Reno 8 Pro, Reno 8 specs
A recent Geekbench listing revealed that the Reno 8 Pro+ will launch as the Reno 8 Pro in India. This means that the device will come with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset, paired with the MariSilicon X NPU to offer better camera performance. It will be offered with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will likely bring a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
For optics, the device will have a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. On the front, it’ll likely house a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie snapper. Its battery unit is expected to be of 4500mAh capacity and will likely come with 80W fast charging.
Coming to the vanilla Reno 8, the device will feature a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display paired with 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will house a Dimensity 1300 SoC which will draw power from a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 80W fast charging. For optics, the device will most likely feature a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP camera setup on the back and a 32MP sensor on the front.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 is slated to go official on July 5 in Taiwan, China, and the US. One of the variants of the ROG Phone 6 series was recently spotted at the TENAA certification site with full specifications. Now the listing has been updated with its images. The TENAA images of the device show that the ROG Phone 6 will not offer any significant improvement in the design department.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 design
The front of the ROG Phone 6 is not clearly visible in the TENAA images. However, it appears that its display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The screen will come integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The rear shell of the device has a horizontal triple camera unit at the top-left corner.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 TENAA images
It seems to be fitted with a vertically aligned secondary display towards the centre. Some sort of LED indicator seems to be present on the opposite side of the secondary screen. The ROG logo and Tencent Games branding are available towards the bottom of the back panel. The right side of the device features a volume rocker and a power key. The TENAA images match the 2D renders, which were leaked by Equal Leaks earlier this year.
ASUS ROG Phone 6 specifications
The ASUS ROG Phone 6 will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that produces a 165Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. It will come preloaded with the Android 12 OS and ROG UI. It will feature a 12-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered device will come with 18 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. It may pack a 6,000mAh battery dual-cell battery with 65W fast charging support. It is unclear whether all three rumored devices, such as the ROG Phone 6, 6 Pro, and 6 Ultimate will debut on July 5.
Apple has dominated the premium smartphone segment market again. The company is the market leader in this category, with its iPhones series of smartphone being the most popular offering.
iPhone 13
The news arrives from a Counterpoint Research report, which stated that the Cupertino based giant managed to acquire a massive market share of 62 percent in the global premium smartphone segment in Q1 2022. In other words, this means that the brand almost had a two thirds of the entire market under its belt. Typically, a premium smartphone is considered to be a handset that costs over 400 US Dollars. So two in every three devices sold above this price tag was an iPhone model.
Although, this also implies that some mid range phones like the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G model was also included in this list. But despite the likes of the South Korean brands having an advantage for having a more diverse smartphone portfolio, Apple still managed to dominate the entire segment in the first quarter of this year. As of right now, the iPhone maker’s shares are up by 5 percent over last year. Back in 2021, the iPhone 12 series was also quite popular thanks to the lineup being the first 5G enabled iPhones.
Interestingly, this also means that the iPhone 13 is currently the world’s best selling smartphone model, since it practically beat offerings from every other rival in the handset market by a large margin. Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone was the best selling premium Android smartphone in the market during this same period.
Earlier this week, Instagram announced that it was testing new options to test the users age for its verification system when making an account. Apparently, one of the options might have users take a selfie video to prove their age.
The popular social media platform has stated that it is testing two new ways to verify one’s age, apart from requiring them to upload their identity proof online. Erica Finkle, director of data governance at Meta (Instagram’s parent company), said that “When we know if someone is a teen (13-17 years), we provide them with age appropriate experiences like defaulting them into private accounts, preventing unwanted contact from adults they don’t know and limiting the options advertisers have to reach them with ads.”
For this verification system, the company will be partnering up with Yoti, which a firm that specializes in online age verification and also ensures users’ privacy. Once the video is uploaded by the user, Yoti’s technology estimates their age based on facial features. Following this, Meta and Yoti will delete the image once the age has been verified. Apart from this, Instagram also plans on allowing people to select three mutual followers to confirm the user’s age.
Although, the people vouching for the verification process must be at least 18 years old. Notably, the popular app is bringing this system after it paused the launch of Instagram Kids last year. This app was meant to be dedicated for children and would require parental approval by providing an ad free and age appropriate content on its platform.
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