Samsung has just launched a new smart TV in India called the Samsung Crystal 4K Neo. As the name suggests, it is a 4K TV featuring a bunch of exciting features, so let’s take a closer look at the Crystal 4K Neo.
Samsung Crystal 4K Neo TV specs and features
The smart TV measures 43-inch in size and offers a 3-side bezel-less design. 3,840 x 2,160 pixels resolution. It has 50Hz refresh, HDR10+, One Billion True Colors, and the Crystal 4K processor. The Crystal 4K Neo features Samsung’s PurColor technology that exposes a wide range of colors to ensure optimal picture performance, delivering a captivating visual experience.
The smart TV offers the Motion Xcelerator feature which automatically estimates and compensates frames from the content source to deliver smooth action sequences and impressive performance while gaming or consuming media. On the topic of gaming, the smart TV also comes with Auto Game mode which offers better frame transition and low latency.
For audio, the smart TV comes with 20W speakers offering Dolby Digital Plus and a smart adaptive sound feature that adjusts the sound according to the content being viewed on the TV. It also has the Q-Symphony feature that synchronizes the sound from the speakers and soundbar, making for a surround sound-like effect.
The smart TV also offers a PC mode that enables users to create documents and work from the cloud. The Crystal 4K Neo has three HDMI ports, one USB port, and access to a number of OTT platforms like Netflix, ZEE5, and more.
Price and Availability
The Samsung Crystal 4K Neo 43-inch smart TV has a price tag of ₹35,990 ($460) and is available to purchase from Amazon India, Flipkart, and Samsung Shop. The TV also has a 55-inch version, however, it’s pricing is still under wraps.
We’ve kept following the evolution of gaming phones for years. Recently, Black Shark launched the global version of their latest gaming phone, the Black Shark 5. Compared to previous flagship gaming phones, the Black Shark 5 is more of a budget gaming model that carries fair performance with good high-end power solution and cooling system. It looks like it wants to continue the success of its predecessor, the Black Shark 4.
Black Shark 5 Gaming Phone – DESIGN
Continuing the design philosophy that began with its predecessor, the Black Shark 5 looks more mainstream in appearance. Apart from the remaining camera module with a futuristic design, the edge-curved back cover might make you think that it’s one of those new flagship models. However, it still looks more interesting than most new flagships.
The Black Shark 5 still applies a similar structure to the Black shark 4 series. It comes with a metal frame with a glass back cover, but I have to say that the new mech-style pattern on the rear looks much better. Along with the camera module, there’s an RGB LED flash, asserting its dignity as a gaming phone. The camera bump is acceptable and even fit the design well. But at the same time, please note that like the other gaming phones, the Black Shark 5 is a bit bulkier than most regular phones. But when holding it in your hands, its great built quality might make you ignore its compromise on weight.
Thankfully, the Black shark 5 retains the brand’s iconic pop-up shoulder buttons, which is my favorite design of this series. The physical feedback on the fingers makes it the closest phone to a handheld gaming console. Every time I toggle the magnetic switch back and forth, in addition to the mechanical trigger sounds, the phone would also simulate the sound of a gun loading. Further, the triggers and switches can be separately customized into shortcuts for opening apps or triggering functions. For example, I enjoy using one of them as the camera shutter button.
And if you’re still not satisfied with just two shoulder buttons for gaming, the Black Shark 5 also reserved the Magic Press operation, including two pressure-sensitive areas for gaming operation, which allow you to map two virtual buttons by pressing the screen. And the Magic Press also works for shortcut uses outside the game space, which now has included 15 shortcuts for customization. But some of them like scanning Alipay, WeChat, and health code is only widely used in China. Anyway, we have to say that the thoughtful features of the Magic Press and shoulder triggers actually make it even more convenient for daily use than regular models.
Black Shark 5 Gaming Phone – DISPLAY
Well speaking of the display, actually, we don’t see many upgrades on the Black Shark 5. However, the display is still one of the best among gaming phones. The 6.67-inch AMOLED display features up to 144Hz refresh rate with HDR10+ support, and around 1300 nits peak brightness. Even compared with other regular phones at similar pricing, this display is still at the top-notch level.
The upgraded dual-speaker system is the biggest surprise of the Black Shark 5. It’s even able to hit the top 3 among all the phones we reviewed.
Black Shark 5 Review – Performance & Gaming
The Black Shark 5 doesn’t get upgraded with its processor. It’s still powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Actually, as a highly cost-effective model, it seems the 870 chipset is still the best option in the market. Just blame it on Qualcomm. Indeed, we’ve learned much about how well-performed the 870 chipset is over power efficiency and heating. So about its performance and gaming, you can just check out the results here.
So, from the results, it’s quite clear that the Black Shark 5 is still good enough to do its job as a gaming phone. Especially the phone’s heating management and power consumption are still impressive. And if you’re looking for a gaming model that runs games stably without serious heating issue and high-power drain, the Black Shark 5 could be a good option and save you a lot of money.
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Black Shark 5 Review – Camera Performance
Although the Black Shark 5 is a gaming phone, it still has a small upgrade in terms of the camera system. The main camera has been upgraded from 48MP to 64MP. Even though there’s still a gap if you compare its imaging capacity with those camera phones. But it’s still good to learn that the series got improved beyond gaming-related features.
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Anyway, let’s look at some samples shot on the Black Shark 5. The samples have relatively natural color reproduction and better image detail with the 64MP sensor. And the white balance performance is also more stable. On the other hand, the 13MP wide-angle camera is also not bad. Although the 13MP resolution is not as good as the main lens’ 64MP, we still could have rich detail and consistent colors with the main lens.
And the last camera is a macro one, which is nothing different from the ones we reviewed before. It can shoot close enough but don’t expect too much on the imaging department.
The main camera also has improved dynamic range in low light conditions, which looks much better than what we saw on the Black Shark 4.
Black Shark 5 Review – Battery & Charging
As for the power solution, the Black Shark 5 has not shrunk compared to the Pro version. It also comes with a 4650 mAh battery with 120W wired fast charge. It only took us 16 mins to finish the charging test, which is also one of the fastest charging solutions on the market right now.
And its battery also looks good. In our battery test, even though it features a 144Hz display, the battery life didn’t get much affected.
So that’s all for the Black Shark 5. This phone has made us feel that it’s no longer just designed for gamers, but more like a highly cost-effective model for wider general users. Given that most Android games do not really require high performance, we still consider the Black Shark 5 one of the best options for mobile gamers in the first half of 2022.
Kawasaki’s first foray into the fully electric two-wheeler segment is a kids’ bike. Kawasaki has unveiled its first-ever fully electric bike, the Elektrode. The Elektrode is meant for children between the ages of three and eight years. Kawasaki’s entry into the electric two-wheeler market has thus been an offering outside the adult category.
The Kawasaki Elektrode is a balance bike for children who are transiting to two-wheel bikes for the first time. Kawasaki says that the Elektrode will fit snugly between pedal-powered bicycles and small-displacement motorbikes. The Kawasaki Elektrode offers up to 2.5 hours of ride time on a single charge and three power modes are available. The 5.1Ah lithium-ion battery pack is housed inside the bike’s frame. AC charging is supported for the Elektrode and this takes less than 3 hours.
The three riding modes supported are Low, Medium, and High. The riding modes correspond to top speeds of 8km/h, 12km/h, and 20km/h, respectively. A 250W brushless electric motor powers the Elektrode. Kawasaki says it takes 500 cycles for the battery to deplete to 80% capacity. The riding modes are passcode-protected as an added safety layer. The bike can also be used as a pushbike. The Elektrode weighs just 15kg and is capable of carrying loads up to 45kg. The handlebar and seat are adjustable as well.
The release of the Elektrode could however signal a strong entry into the market for Kawasaki. The next logical step will be the development of full-sized electric motorbikes or scooters. The full specs of the Elektrode are not available yet but it is priced at $1,099.
Shenzhen-based gaming handheld startup GPD announced the upcoming Win MAX 2 handheld gaming PC in March this year. The company has now showcased the design of the portable PC via a couple of images and a short video.
The GPD Win Max 2 handheld gaming PC will be powered by either an Intel Core i7-1280P Alder Lake CPU or an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor. It also offers the Intel Iris Xe or Radeon 680M graphics to go with the processor options.
The Win Max 2 supports up to 32GB of RAM and has a refined QWERTY keyboard, game controllers, and two SSDs. It was first announced in March 2022 and its availability will be via a crowdfunding campaign later this year.
The GPD Win Max 2, going by recent real images and videos, sports a refreshingly new design. It has dimensions of 8.9 x 5.7 x 1 inches and has slimmer bezels around the screen. The Win Max 2 offers RAM/storage configurations between 16GB/1TB and 32GB/2TB.
Gaming performance is enhanced with the Win Max 2’s 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution. This resolution is, however, adjustable to suit the user’s preferences. The lower display resolution could be further enhanced with integrated graphics. The new Intel/ AMD chips will deliver significant improvements and allow up to 60fps resolutions.
The GPD Win Max 2 has a 10-point capacitive touch with stylus support compatible with Microsoft Surface Pen Protocol. The Intel chip models have two Thunderbolt ports, while the AMD chip models have two USB4 ports with lower power consumption. The USB4 ports are not Thunderbolt-capable but the AMD models offer better memory speeds. An optional 4G LTE network module is present in the GPD Win Max 2.
The GPD Win Max 2 has a built-in camera, a backlit keyboard, a cooling fan, and quad speakers. Its aluminum-magnesium alloy chassis provides some degree of ruggedness. The power button sits at the side of the device and it lacks a fingerprint sensor. There are also covers for the joysticks which offer design versatility. This gives the device a traditional laptop looks. The Win Max 2, given its specs, is expected to be priced on a premium scale. Its monster capabilities could however justify the expected high pricing of the GPD Win Max 2.
Earlier this month, Amazfit brought the GTS 2 New Version to the Indian market. Now, the company has launched the Amazfit Zepp E smartwatch in the country. So let’s talk a closer look at the new wearable.
Amazfit Zepp E specs & features
Starting with the design, the smartwatch is offered in two shapes, circular and a square body. The circular design has a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen with 348 x 442 pixels resolution and 326 PPI pixel density. The square model on the other hand has a 1.65-inch square AMOLED display with 341 PPI pixel density. Both variants offer the Always-on Display feature and other similar specs mentioned below.
The Zepp E comes with a black 3D curves glass with a premium bezel-less look and offers a side button for easy navigation through the UI. It also offers the interchangeability of bands (20mm) to keep the smartwatch looking fresh.
Coming to the fitness features, the smartwatch has support for 11 sports modes including Outdoor Running, Treadmill, Walking, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling Elliptical, Pool Swimming, Climbing, Trail Running, Skiing, and Freestyle. Users can also be comfortable wearing it while swimming because of its 5ATM water resistance rating.
For health features, the Zepp E offers a heart rate sensor for 24/7 heart rate monitoring and a SpO2 sensor to check blood-oxygen levels. Other than that, the smartwatch monitors its users’ sleep and rates its quality according to different metrics.
Other than that, the smartwatch comes packed with an accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, and linear vibration motor. The brand claims that the Zepp E can last up to 7 days on a single charge thanks to its 188mAh battery unit.
Pricing & availability
The Amazfit Zepp E smartwatch is priced at ₹8,999 in India. It is available for purchase via Amazon India and the Amazfit website.
Poco is gearing up to launch the Poco F4 5G. The successor of the Poco F3 5G has been confirmed to make its global debut in India and other markets at the same time.
It will be the first Poco F series smartphone in India since the launch of the original Poco F1 in 2018. The country did not get the Poco F2 Pro 5G and the Poco F3 5G.
The brand did release the Poco F3 GT last year. But it is not a proper Poco F series phone as the GT series is distinctly focused on performance and gaming rather than the flagship killer tag.
Let’s take a look at everything that’s known about the Poco F4 5G ahead of its official announcement.
Redmi K40S / Poco F4 5G
Poco F4 5G Launch Date
The Poco F4 5G is scheduled to launch on June 23. It will be announced in a live stream on Youtube, which will begin at 5:30 PM IST (8 PM GMT+8).
The handset will be accompanied by yet another device called Poco X4 GT 5G. This second phone will most likely not make its debut in India.
Poco F4 5G Design
Going by the leaks and teasers, the upcoming Poco F4 5G will be a rebranded Redmi 40S with a different primary camera. Hence, it will feature the same design as the Redmi-branded device that went official in China in March.
The Poco F4 5G will sport a plastic body like the original Poco F1, however, it will come with the now-popular flat frame. The front will be occupied by a centered punch-hole display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Redmi K40S / Poco F4 5G
Whereas, on the back, the phone will house a triple camera setup arranged in a triangular fashion. These cameras will be placed in a circular module on a rectangular island.
The power and volume keys will reside on the right side, while the left side will include the SIM card slot. An IR blaster and a speaker grille will be on the top as opposed to a USB Type-C port and another speaker grille at the bottom.
Lastly, the product will measure 163.2 x 75.95 x 7.7mm in dimensions and weigh 195g.
Poco F4 5G Specifications
The Poco F4 5G is said to retain all the features of the Redmi K40S, except for the primary camera.
The phone will flaunt a 6.67-inch centered Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and up to a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The 8-bit panel will have support for a 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 1300 nits peak brightness level, MEMC, and multiple HDR standards (Dolby Vision, HDR10+). The centered punch-hole screen will be protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer.
Redmi K40S / Poco F4 5G
As far as performance is concerned, the handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. The chipset will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and VC liquid cooling technology. It will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
Talking about optics, it will come with a triple camera system on the rear. The setup will comprise a 64MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will nest a 20MP shooter inside the punch-hole for selfies and video calls.
On the connectivity front, the device will offer support for dual SIM card slots, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual GNSS, NFC (market dependent), and USB Type-C. It will lack a 3.5mm headphone jack like most smartphones these days.
However, it will arrive with Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, an x-axis linear vibration motor, and an IR blaster. It will also carry support for Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and IP53 rating for splash resistance.
Redmi K40S / Poco F4 5G
The handset will carry almost all the essential sensors, like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, 360° ambient light sensor, gyroscope, compass, and a color correction sensor. It will not feature a proximity sensor like almost all the Xiaomi smartphones released in the last few quarters in favor of Elliptic Labs’ virtual proximity sensing.
Finally, the device will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging and charging protocols like Qualcomm Quick Charge 3+ as well as USB Power Delivery 3.0.
Poco F4 5G Expected Price
According to a leak, the 8GB + 256GB variant of Poco F4 5G will retail at $459 globally. The same version is said to cost ₹26,999 in India. With bank offers, the price may go as low as ₹23,999.
The pricing, especially for India, sounds too good to be true. We believe the smartphone will cost slightly more, given the global economy.
Let us know your price guesses in the comment section below.
In January this year, a report emerged that popular Chinese automaker Geely is planning to acquire a local smartphone brand with sources close to the matter touting the phone maker in question to be Meizu. The rumor has turned out to be true as China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has officially announced that Hubei Xingji Times Technology Co., Ltd (also referred to as Xingji Times) has offered to acquire the equity of Zhuhai Meizu Technology Co., Ltd (Popularly known as Meizu Technology).
For clarity, Xingji Times was established in September 2021 with a registered capital of 715 million yuan and is yet to commence business operations. Geely Group holds 32% of the shares as the largest shareholder of the company. So, Geely represents the largest interest in the new acquisition.
Meizu technology is presently controlled by Huang Xiuzhang and Taobao China Software Company with 49.08% and 27.23% shares respectively. Geely’s Xingji Times plans to sign an agreement with Meizu and Huang Xiuzhang to acquire a 79.09% stake in Meizu Technology. If the deal scales through, Huang Xiuzhang’s shareholding in Meizu technology will be reduced to 9.79% while Taobao China will withdraw from the shareholding and control of Meizu entirely. The 79.09% shares Geely is acquiring will give the carmaker control of the innovative Chinese tech company.
Meizu’s fortune has not been on the bright side in recent times due to a slump in its smartphone business. Thus, Geely will have a tough job turning around the fortunes of Meizu in the highly competitive Chinese smartphone market.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 series has been subject to a lot of leaks and rumours lately. It will arrive as the successor to the Galaxy Watch 4 series and is expected to debut in August this year at an Unpacked event. The South Korean brand is tipped to ditch the Classic variant and replace it with a Pro model without the iconic rotating bezel.
As always, the watch 5 will be leaked and you will see the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with a very wide bezel and no scales, its design is far from comparable to the Apple Watch 7, and it is not aesthetically pleasing.
Now noted tipster Ice Universe claims that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series might be the ugliest watch range of 2022. This will also increase the gap between Samsung’s smartwatches and Apple’s Watch series. The Galaxy Watch 5 will reportedly come in 40 and 42mm variants whereas the Pro model will come in only one option. The latter is said to be powered by a 572mAh battery unit which is also 60 percent bigger than its predecessor, hence we can expect the Pro model to be larger in size.
The tipster says that the Watch 5 Pro will have very big bezels and he also reiterated it with a rough visual of the smartwatch. However, it’s worth noting that, Ice Universe is making a bold statement with the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series. The Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic were the third and fourth most popular smartwatches in Q1, 2022.
The next-generation Galaxy Watch 5 series is rumoured to come with a thermometer sensor as well as a host of other health-related features
Xiaomi is currently among the top smartphone brands in India. The company is now looking to secure its foothold in the country by building a robust and easy-to-access service network. Earlier this year, it introduced the Xiaomi Service+ app. Customers can book repairs, check spare part prices, absolve any queries over chat, and book installation appointments and demos for their devices on this app.
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Now, the brand has announced a new battery replacement program for all of its smartphones in India. Under the initiative, consumers can get their Xiaomi and Redmi device’s battery checked at the Mi Service Centre. If the battery turns out to have a lower than advised health, users can get it replaced by paying a nominal amount starting from just Rs. 499. The prices for the battery would obviously vary from model to model and would likely be a bit more pricy for older devices due to production issues.
Nonetheless, the initiative is a good step from the brand toward increasing the life and usability of their devices. As we know, modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries which degrade over time. With older devices, users experience the battery draining faster than usual. This in turn causes the smartphone to offer decreased overall performance as the SoC usually starts throttling in instances of fast battery drain. So getting a new battery will not only give you better battery life but can also return some of the lost performance over the years.
To check the nearest authorized Mi service center from your location (in India), you can follow this link. Other than that, you can also use the Xiaomi Service+ app to book a battery replacement appointment or check the prices of the battery for your device.
Last week, Apple held its annual WWDC where it announced the next version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS. The Cupertino-based giant is aiming to bridge the gap between iPads and laptops with the iPadOS 16.
The next-version iPadOS 16 software will enable iPads to support external hardware via the DriverKit API support. This will also enable device manufacturers to build more accessories for the tablet.
The DriverKit API is a framework originally created for Macs in 2019. It will allow developers to write specialised drivers for iPads and make their products compatible with the tablet. Currently, the API in iPadOS 16 supports USB, PCI, and audio devices. Since it is also available on Mac, developers who have created macOS drivers can easily port them to the iPad. Apple says that the device drivers can also be distributed from the App Store.
There’s one caveat with the DriverKit API – it works only on devices powered by Apple’ in-house silicone i.e. M1 and M2 processor. So the capability is only limited to the iPad Pro 2021 and iPad Air 2022. However, this is still a great news for iPad users as they now have access to a range of accessories that weren’t compatible with iPadOS before.
The iPadOS 16 will be available as a public beta next month. It will officially release this fall.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series has reportedly been spotted on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) certification database. The wearables are expected to be unveiled soon. The FCC database showed the model number, SM-R900, SM-R910, and SM-R920, of the upcoming Galaxy Watches. The database also hints that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series will likely support 10W wireless charging.
As per a recent report by MySmartPrice, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series has been spotted on the FCC certification website with model numbers SM-R900, SM-R910, and SM-R920. The SM-R910 is the 44mm variant and the SM-R900 is the 40mm version of the Galaxy Watch 5. Whereas, SM-R920 is the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
The listing reportedly indicates that the wearables from Samsung will come with 10W wireless charging. Certain key features of the upcoming smartwatches are also confirmed by the listing. To begin, the Galaxy Watch 5 will support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, as well as Bluetooth. The Watch 5 will also have NFC. However, as per the listing, this may not be available on all Galaxy Watch 5 models and only select models may feature this capability.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is reported to land in August. Samsung hasn’t disclosed any details about the watch 5, but we know the smartwatch will be available in two sizes- 40mm and 44mm. Also, to our disappointment, there is going to be no classic model this year. The company has replaced it with a “Pro” model.
According to previous reports, the Galaxy Watch 5 40mm version will sport a 276mAh battery. On the contrary, the larger 44mm model will come with a 397mAh battery. The upcoming watches are also expected to carry Titanium and Sapphire build.
Earlier today (13th June 2022), Xiaomi announced that it will be launching a new MIJIA product for crowdfunding in China. The company will be listing the new MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp on the Xiaomi Mall platform.
As per official notes, the new MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp arrives with a new wake up light system that uses a full spectrum lamp beads to offer a Sun like experience. To put things simply, it houses 198 array LED lights that have 15 kinds of white noise and 10 kinds of dynamic scene settings. In other words, it can basically simulate a sunrise and sunset cycle all throughout the day, essentially waking up and going down with the sun thanks to its synchronization.
During sunset, the product can dynamically simulate the sunset by gradually turning off the lights on the lamp and creating white noise for an immersive sleep experience. On the other hand, during sunrise, the MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp activates around 30 minutes prior to the alarm to simulate a sunrise by gradually turning the lights on. This basically stimulates the body to wake up naturally, rather than be jolted awake by an intrusive sound of an alarm.
Apart from just functioning as an advanced sun styled alarm clock, the new MIJIA product can also be used to aid in yoga exercises as well. Users can take regular deep breaths in sync with light rhythms in the breathing meditation mode. This is design to help relax the user’s body and mind. It is also lightweight and weighs just 1.1 kilograms and is designed for people that suffer from insomnia. The new MIJIA Smart Alarm Lamp has an original price tag of 599 yuan (roughly 89 US Dollars) and a crowdfunding 549 Yuan (roughly 82 US Dollars).
iPhone 14 series isn’t launching until September, but its design and specifications have already started to surface online. We know that the upcoming lineup will include an iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Now a new hands-on video has been put out by iUpdate which shows off the design of all four upcoming iPhone 14 models with dummy units.
There are already a few videos and reports that have revealed the design of the forthcoming iPhone 14 series. However, the recent video from Sam Kohl showcases some of the most realistic iPhone 14 dummies we’ve seen so far.
As you can see in the video, the base model iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max are pretty similar to the previous generation iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max. They also have the same notch design, as well as the same aluminum edges. All in all, the standard and “Max” models do not carry much improvement when it comes to design.
The video does not reveal the screen panel of the smartphones. However, thanks to previous reports, we know that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max may feature a new pill and punch-hole cut-outs.
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It can be seen in the video that the camera bump is comparatively larger on the iPhone 14 Pro models. This is probably to accommodate bigger lenses.
Another interesting detail that can be spotted in the video is the ear speaker placement. In the iPhone 14 Pro, you can see that the ear speaker is present in the same spot as the iPhone 13 Pro.
The most-awaited iPhone 14 series is expected to launch this fall. Apple still hasn’t confirmed any details about the smartphones. We hope to learn more details about it in the coming days.
Apple is expected to debut the upcoming line of iPhone 14 devices in September this year. The 14 series is said to be made up of the vanilla iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the iPhone 14 Max. The Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to come with some major changes this time around including a new pill + punch-hole cutout for the front camera and a large 48-megapixel primary camera sensor.
Now, a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the new iPhones will also be getting some improvements to their front cameras. According to the analyst, all the devices in the iPhone 14 series will come with auto-focus support. This will result in sharper pictures and videos compared to previous/current iPhones that come with fixed-focus.
That’s not all, as Kuo has reported that the upcoming iPhones will also feature a 6P lens setup for the front camera combined with a larger f/1.9 aperture. 6P means that the camera will have six pieces of the lens to reduce the distortion of light entering the lens. The f/1.9 aperture, which is considerably bigger than the f/2.2 aperture currently featured on the iPhone 13 series, will allow more light to enter the camera. This will result in sharper and brighter pictures/videos.
Considering all the changes coming to the front camera, we can expect some significant quality improvements with the iPhone 14 series that’s rumored to debut in September 2022.
Lenovo has just launched two new gaming laptops in its home market of China. The new notebooks include the new Legion R7000P 2022 and Legion R9000P 2022 that feature AMD’s Ryzen 6000 series processors.
Legion R7000P 2022
Talking about the Legion R7000P 2022 model first, the new gaming laptop has launched in China and starts with the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. This variant is priced at 7,599 Yuan (roughly $1,130). Users can opt for a model with a beefier GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, which is priced at 7,899 Yuan (roughly $1,173). The gaming laptop is also offered with a AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor that is paired with either an RTX 3050, which is priced at 7,999 Yuan (roughly $1,189), or the RTX 3050 Ti that costs 8,299 Yuan (roughly $1,233).
This laptop sports a 15.6 inch 2.5K display that has a 165Hz refresh rate and 100 percent sRGB color gamut. The display also comes with Dolby Vision and DC Dimming support. Under the hood, it also packs up to 16GB of 4800MHz RAM and a 512GB of SSD storage. The Chinese PC maker has also placed an emphasis on cooling with the new gaming laptops, which feature the proprietary Frost Blade Cooling System 4.0 for thermal management. Other features include 80Whr battery, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth, three USB Type C, three USB 3.2 Gen 1, a 3.5mm audio connector, an HDMI 2.1, and an Ethernet port.
Legion R9000P 2022
The Legion R9000P 2022 is the higher end gaming laptop that was recently launched in China. It starts from 9,499 Yuan (roughly $1,411) and arrives with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. The top end variant has a price tag of 11,699 Yuan (roughly $1,739) and offers the same Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and a powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU.
Both the Legion R9000P and Legion R7000P run on Windows 11. Although, the former sports a larger 16 inch display that has a 2K resolution, 500 nits of peak brightness, and a 165Hz refresh rate. It also supports DC Dimming, HDR, AMD FreeSync, Nvidia G-Sync, and Dolby Vision support as well. This gaming laptop also offers 16GB of 4800MHz DDR5 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Similar to the R7000P 2022 model, it also has a Frost Blade Cooling System 4.0 for thermal management. This model also packs an 80Whr battery pack that supports charging from a USB Type C port.
As of right now, both the Lenovo Legion R7000P 2022 and Legion R9000P 2022 are currently available for pre-orders in China and are set to go on sale on 17th June 2022. Notably, the brand is also offering an introductory offer of 1,000 Yuan discount (roughly $150) that is eligible for both gaming notebooks.
After two years of the explosive growth in demand for PCs during the pandemic, it seems that the bullish growth trend is showing signs of slowing down, as more people returning back to the office instead of staying at home post-pandemic. And it seems that globally renowned laptop manufacturers from the likes of Asus and Acer seem to think so as well.
Acer Swift 5
The Taiwanese media outlet, Commercial Times, reports that in Acer’s quarterly shareholder conference, the brand’s CEO, Jason Chen had announced that the company is shifting its sales outlook for the year 2022, as the company had analysed that based on the current data, the global PC market supply has officially exceeded demand.
Amidst the chip shortage issue being gradually resolved since the end of the last year, the company’s sales for Q1 2022 have been greatly improved compared to Q1 2021. And as for international freight shipping, despite the frequent port congestions and long waiting times for sea and air cargo shipping globally, the shipping rates have surely gotten cheaper for multinational companies in 2022. This change allows laptop manufacturers like Acer to lock in sales faster as they can produce more, and then more of the brand’s products will be able to reach storefronts for customers to buy.
But there is one caveat to this in 2022. CEO of Acer Inc, Jason Chen states that in 2022, the United States had raised the federal reverse interest rates higher to increase global inflation rates and coupled with rising food shortages caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine, demand for PCs is just generally low for buyers right now. Chen explains that buyers will now shift their purchasing focus from their wants (ie the more expensive electronic goods) to the basic necessities like bread, rice, butter and cooking oil, as inflation continues to be rising across the globe.
In turn, Chen believes that electronic goods like laptops and smartphones in the next few years will experience much lower demand and have a longer upgrade cycle, not only because people saving and spending money on food, but also because the newer laptops and smartphones of today work just fine to last you 3 to 6 years, and they see no need to replace them.
Acer Aspire 3
Chen believes that Acer conquering the PC market requires sufficient analysis with efficient strategies. Acer’s business operations span across laptops, desktops, displays and non-PC business subsidiaries as well. In the report, Acer notes that almost 22% of the revenue generated in April 2022 this year was held by its non-PC and non-display businesses, and the company’s business revenue grew 7% YoY compared to 2021.
And as a closing note, Chen reiterates that Acer as a company to ready to face the uncertainties of the PC market, and that it will always do its preparations against the unexpected to stay strong in its current position as an industry leader in the market.
Nothing is building hype around its first smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1), which is scheduled to launch on July 12 in global markets and India. The manufacturing of the Nothing Phone (1) has reportedly started in the country, which indicates that the company will continue to tease more features of the smartphone before its launch. A new teaser for the Nothing Phone (1) carries some more hints about its design.
Nothing Phone (1)’s latest teaser confirms that it has a flat-edged design. The silver-colored frame of the device has rounded corners. The portion of the rear shell that is visible suggests that it has a metallic build. A vertical camera setup seems to be present in the upper-left corner. It could be equipped with a dual-camera system.
The company has already confirmed that the Nothing Phone (1) will have a recycled aluminum mid-frame with a transparent back. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon processor and will have support for wireless charging. It has also been confirmed that the Phone (1) has ‘no chin,’ which indicates that it will offer an impressive screen-to-body ratio.
The Nothing Phone (1) is rumored to house a 120Hz AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and up to 8 GB of RAM. While there is no word on its battery capacity, a recent certification listing revealed that it will carry support for 45W wired charging.
According to another leak, the Nothing Phone (1) will cost around 550 euros ($579; Rs 45,120) in Europe. The July 12 launch event may also see the arrival of some other Nothing products such as Ear (2) TWS earbuds and a magnetic charging case.
Vivo is gearing up to launch another V series of smartphones soon. The newest addition to the family is the V25 series, which follows the V23 series that was launched earlier this year. Now, we have some details regarding its specifications and its possible launch timeline.
V23 5G
According to a TechYorkerreport, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning on releasing the V25 and V25 Pro in India in just a few weeks. The lineup will be unveiled sometime in the middle of July 2022. The new Vivo smartphones will be the company’s latest premium smartphones and are expected to be priced somewhere between 30,000 INR (roughly 385 US Dollars) and 40,000 INR (roughly 512 US Dollars). Keep in mind that this is still unconfirmed so take it with a pinch of salt for now.
The new report further revealed the storage configurations for the V25 Pro, which will apparently launch in three variants. This includes the 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB models. Furthermore, the device is rumored to sport a 6.56 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate as well. On the rear, it will feature a triple camera setup that includes a 50 megapixel Sony IMX766V primary sensor, a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel portrait camera.
V23 Pro 5G
Meanwhile, the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Notably, the Pro variant may also house the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. On the other hand, the base V25 will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor or a Dimensity 1200 SoC. It might pack a 4,500mAh battery as well, but with support for a slower 44W or 66W fast charging. The device is rumored to have a 16 megapixel selfie shooter, and a rear camera module that is identical to the Pro variant.
OnePlus is planning on launching a new flagship smartphone soon. We recently reported on the design of this upcoming model being leaked, and now, we have more information regarding its camera details as well.
As per recent rumors, the new device is codenamed Project Ovaltine. Now, known tipster Digital Chat Station (Via MySmartPrice) has revealed some key specifications of the OnePlus 10T 5G. Apparently, the handset will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Apart from its chipset, the tipster also revealed some interesting details regarding the smartphone’s rear cameras. Reportedly, the 10T 5G model will feature a 50 megapixel primary sensor on the back, which has a 1/1.5-inch.
In other words, it will be the largest ever image sensor used on an OnePlus phone. This, on paper, should help improve the lowlight performance of the upcoming smartphone since it would e able to capture better details. Apart from this camera, the rear will even pack an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. Another known tipster, Yogesh Brar, has also revealed some other specifications of this model.
It is expected to feature a 6.7 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a punch hole cutout for the rumored 32 megapixel selfie camera. Based on its leaked design, the OnePlus 10T 5G also has a large camera island on the back similar to the 10 Pro. Although now, it even extends to the top of the smartphone as well. The handset is expected to house a 4,800mAh battery pack that supports a whopping 150W fast charging as well. This all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.
On June 6, Huawei launched a new Enjoy series smartphone dubbed, Huawei Enjoy 50. The smartphone came with a particularly large 6000mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging, and a 6.75-inch large screen. But for some reason, Huawei did not reveal any specific information regarding the processor of the phone. It is speculated that Huawei Enjoy 50 features the Kirin 710A Soc, However, a recent Weibo post by a tipster discredits these speculations.
A popular tipster who goes by the username @Factory Director Shiguang has shared a post on Weibo which reveals the AnTuTu running score of the Huawei Enjoy 50. The running score of the smartphone is 226225 points, which is higher than the regular Kirin 710A. This proves that the smartphone does not have Kirin 710A under the hood.
According to the tipster’s description, the processor powering the Huawei Enjoy 50 is more like 710A+ and there have been some changes in its design, so the performance has also been improved. Considering that it is a low-end chip, the benchmarking score is not bad at all.
The use of a new chip indicates that Huawei may have found a breakthrough point for the underlying Chip shortage problem.
Huawei Enjoy 50 comes with a 6.75-inch 1600×720 LCD water drop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 260ppi pixel density. It supports ten-point super touch technology and features a front 8MP lens. The smartphone has a 13MP+2MP dual real camera. It has a built-in 6000mAh battery and supports a 22.5 W fast charge.
The smartphone is also equipped with HUAWEI Histen 6.1 and HUAWEI SuperSound audio solutions, which can provide 9.1-channel simulated surround sound and a maximum volume of 86dB.
The Huawei Enjoy 50 is available in multiple variants, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
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