One of India’s most popular smart wearables brands, boAt, has launched a new budget-oriented smartwatch in India. The new wearable dubbed the boAt Watch Primia comes with many attractive specs and features, so let’s check them out.
boAt Watch Primia specs & features
The Watch Primia comes with a circular dial housing a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with 454 x 454p resolution. It has a metallic frame and offers two crown buttons on the right side for ease of navigating the UI.
The smartwatch has a Bluetooth calling feature with an integrated mic and speakers making it convenient to make or answer calls directly from the smartwatch. This feature also enables the smartwatch to access Google Assistant, Siri, or Alexa voice assistants available on your smartphone.
The smartwatch offers health-related features like a heart-rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor for monitoring blood oxygen levels, and stress and sleep monitoring. The smartwatch has support for Google Fit, and Apple Health. Additionally, users can pair the smartwatch with the Boat Crest app to get access to their daily activities, custom fitness plans, steps taken, total distance traveled, and much more.
The smartwatch has multiple sports modes and offers all the typical smartwatch functionalities like accessing notifications, media control, and camera control, among others. boAt claims that the smartwatch can last 7 days on a single charge and it comes with an IP67 water resistance certification.
boAt Watch Primia pricing
The Watch Primia has been initially priced at ₹3,999 (~$51) for the first 1000 customers, after which, the prices will be increased. However, boAt has not revealed how much the watch will cost after the early bird sales are over. The smartwatch will be sold on Amazon India and boAt’s official website and will go on its first sale on May 19th.
Realme’s TechLife brand DIZO has unveiled its latest neckband wireless headset in India and it is affordable. The DIZO Wireless Dash has an introductory offer of Rs. 1,299 (~$17) and it comes with some great features. The new wireless neckband has 11.2mm Bass Boost drivers, supports fast charging and the battery offers up to 30 hours of playback.
The DIZO Wireless Dash is the successor to the DIZO Wireless, which was unveiled in 2021. The Wireless Dash is coming on the heels of the DIZO Wireless Power, which was launched earlier this year. The new wireless neckband offers Blink Charge which can deliver up to 10 hours of activity with just 10 minutes of charging. The device also comes with a comfortable silicone band, as well as memory metal for a twist-free performance always.
The DIZO Wireless Dash neckband earbuds support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and also feature environmental noise cancellation (ENC) for greater quality calls. It offers 88ms super low-latency gaming mode and comes with IPX4 water resistance. App support is via the realme Link App which offers an array of services. The device is lightweight with a weight of 37.7g, while its battery is rated 260mAh. The battery can be charged via USB-C.
DIZO is offering an introductory price for the Wireless Dash when it goes on sale on May 24. The original price of the device is Rs. 1,599 (~$21) but it will be sold for Rs. 1.299 (~$17) when it is released on May 24. Intending buyers in India can purchase the product via Flipkart. The earbuds are available in two color variants namely electric blue and classic black.
Honor is preparing to launch the successor of the Honor 60 series. The company recently released the official teaser of the Honor 70 steries on its official Weibo handle. Three smartphones, dubbed Honor 70, Honor 70+, and Honor 70 Pro+ are expected to be launched under the next-generation series.
Ahead of the official launch announcement, Honor has teased its upcoming series with a 14-second teaser video. The teaser neither revealed the specifications nor the design of the upcoming smartphones. It only showed the retail box of an unknown Honor 70 series phone.
The packaging of the box appears to be very simple; it comes in white with “70” written in the middle. This is all the information we could get from the teaser. Honor did not mention the launch date but it said the new series is “coming soon”.
Weibo blogger @Digital chat stations previously revealed that the Honor 70 Series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX8 series sensor. It is reported that this sensor is jointly designed by Honor and Sony.
Let’s check out the expected specifications of the upcoming Honor 70 series smartphones
Honor 70, 70 Pro, and 70 Pro+ Specifications (rumored)
Honor 70 is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip. It will feature a BOE FHD+ 10bit display offering a 2400 x 1080 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. In terms of optics, the smartphone sports a triple rear camera unit featuring a 108MP primary sensor+ 8MP ultra-wide sensor + 2MP macro sensor. It has a 4800mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.
The Honor 70 Pro is said to be equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 8100. It features a BOE OLED 10bit LTPO display and offers a 2400 x 1200 resolution along with a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, It has a 50-megapixel main camera +50-megapixel super wide-angle camera + an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. The battery and charging speed are expected to be the same as the Honor 70.
If we talk about the Honor 70 Pro+, the smartphone is expected to feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor under the hood. It has the BOE OLED 10bit LTPO display, the same as the Honor 70 Pro, and offers a 2800×1300 resolution. In the camera department, it will have a 50 MP (Sony IMX766) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) + 12 MP (telephoto lens). The smartphone is powered by a 4600mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.
Francis Wong has become the CEO of Realme Europe. Previously, he was the Chief Marketing Officer for India, Europe, and Latin America divisions. Wong has taken over the new position from Madhav Sheth. To recall, Sheth was appointed as CEO of Europe back in 2020. Since then, he has also taken on bigger roles and responsibilities whilst also becoming President of Realme International Business Group last group.
Madhav Sheth has been a part of Realme since its inception in 2018. He has been leading Indian and European teams in increasing the brand’s presence in the market.
Francis Wong will take over the Realme Europe CEO position from Madhav Sheth
With Wong taking the CEO position in the European division, Sheth still remains the CEO of the India branch. This will also allow Sheth to handle his workload better. Earlier it was him managing both India and Europe divisions. Also, Realme Europe will get a dedicated CEO focusing solely on one market.
Wong was actively engaged with the Realme community. He was often found teasing new products. You might have come across Wong’s tweets if you follow Realme’s product launches. It will be interesting to see how Realme prospers under Francis Wong’s leadership in the European market. Only time will tell.
In other news, Realme is set to launch the Narzo 50 5G series smartphones as well as Realme Watch SZ100 in India tomorrow. The Narzo 50 5G series will come in standard and Pro variants and will be the newest addition to the existing Narzo 50 lineup. The upcoming offerings are teased to come with the fastest 5G processor and best cooling technology in the segment.
Vivo is gearing up to launch a new budget-oriented Y-series device in India. The device dubbed the Vivo Y75 4G is rumored to debut in India on May 22. Vivo India has put out a teaser video for the upcoming device while at the same time, tipster Paras Guglani has leaked the entire spec sheet of the Y75 4G.
According to the leak, the Vivo Y75 will come with a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device will feature an octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 SoC that comes with the Mali G57 GPU. The Y75 4G will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and will also feature a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB memory expansion.
Powering the device will be a 4050mAh battery with 44W fast charging support and a USB Type-C connector. It will operate on Android 11-based FunTouchOS 12.
Image via Paras Guglani
For optics, the smartphone will feature a triple camera unit on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary snapper, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it will feature a powerful 44-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls. The camera system will offer access to multiple modes like Slo-motion, Time-lapse, Live Photo, Dual Exposure, Dual View, Hi-Res 50-megapixel, etc.
Other than that, the device will offer Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band WiFi, a speaker setup with Hi-Res Audio Certification, and it will likely omit the 3.5-mm audio jack. It will measure 160.87×74.28 ×7.4mm and weigh 172 grams. Lastly, it will come in two color options, namely, Dancing Waves and Moonlight Shadow.
Lenovo’s Motorola brand has launched a new smartphone in China. The device dubbed Moto G71s is the product of a collaboration between the brand and China Mobile. A close look at the Moto G71s shows that the device is no different from the Moto G82 5G. Perhaps, this is G82 5G for the Chinese market.
The moto g71s features the same design as the moto G82 5G but slightly higher specs. The g71s packs a 6.6-inch OLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display comes with support for 100% NTSC color gamut, 5,000,000:1 high contrast ratio, HBM sunlight screen, global DC dimming and is protected by SGS Double-eye certification.
The Moto G71s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset paired with 8GB RAM while there is 128GB internal storage. Note that the G82 5G is available in a 6GB RAM option only. The device comes with a couple of functional optimizations such as one-key touch, simple mode, and others designed for the elderly.
For photography, the moto g71s packs a triple rear camera design aligned vertically at the top left corner of the back panel. The camera design confers some degree of beauty to the device with each sensor having an accented ring. The main sensor is a 50MP shooter having support for optical image stabilization ( OIS) and four-in-one pixel binning. The main camera is supported by an 8MP 121° super wide-angle sensor and a 2MP 4cm macro. The device supports image functions such as super image quality and Vlog dual scene shooting. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera with a 105° Field-of-view embedded under the punch hole.
The device crams a 5000mAh battery under the hood with support for 33W fast charging which is slightly higher than the 30W fast charging support on the G82 5G. In addition, the moto g71s packs a pair of Dolby Atmos speakers and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded under the power button. For interface, the premium mid-range device runs on the Android 12-based MYUI 3.0 OS.
The Motorola Moto G71s comes in two colors – Meteorite Black and White Lily and is priced at 1699 yuan ($252). This is way cheaper than the €329.99 price tag for the G82 5G with the same configuration.
TCL Q10G Mini LED TV series has been launched in China. It is offered in four screen sizes including 55, 65, 75, and 85-inches. As the name suggests, the televisions come with mini LED display technology. They also pack premium specifications and features.
A few weeks ago, the brand had launched T7E smart TV series with 4K display and 144Hz refresh rate.
The TCL Q10G TV series packs premium specifications
The TCL Q10G series televisions feature 4K UHD display resolution with 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,000 nits peak brightness. The televisions support various HDR formats like Dolby Vison, HLG, and HDR10+. The mini LED TVs come with micron-level dot matrix light control technology that is claimed to offer higher brightness, deeper contrasts and a 98 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut. The 55 and 65-inch variants adopt 240 and 288-division backlights whereas the 75 and 85-inch models come with 360 and 488-division backlights.
On the audio front, the TCL Q10G series is equipped with five speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. Internally, the TCL Q10G series is powered by an M1 chipset. It is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage.
The TCL Q10G series starts at RMB 4,499 (~$668) for the base 55-inch option. The 65 and 75-inch variants are priced at RMB 6,499 (~$965) and RMB 8,499 (~$1,262). The higher 75-inch model carries a price tag of RMB 12,999 (~$1,930).
The TCL Q10G series is up for pre-bookings from today with sales commencing from May 20th.
After launching the OnePlus Ace last month, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has now debuted the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition for its domestic market. So let’s take a look at what makes this device special.
Design & display
The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition looks similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro with a similar-looking square camera island hosting a triple camera setup. The device has curved edges and hosts the volume rocker on the left while the power button is located on the right side. The device however lacks the signature OnePlus Alert Slider. It has 164.3×75.8×8.7mm dimensions and weighs 205g.
On the front, the device features a 6.59-inch LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a six-level variable refresh rate (30/48/50/60/90Hz) that maxes out at 120Hz. The display also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen has noticeable bezels going around it and a thick chin. The punch hole is located in the top left corner and the screen has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.
Specifications
The device features the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC that comes with the Mali G610 MC6 GPU. It is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery coupled with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging. OnePlus claims that the device can be charged from 0% to 80% in 29 minutes.
On the software front, the device comes pre-loaded with Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1. It also features GPA stable frame technology which helps maintain consistent frame rates and avoid stuttering during long gaming sessions.
OnePlus has claimed that Piece Elite, also known as PUBG outside of China has a stable frame rate of 89.5 FPS with zero frame drops in a 1-hour long session. It has therefore received the Peace Elite Professional League certification. Genshin Impact on the other hand gives a stable 49.3 on the 810p resolution preset.
Keeping thermals under control is an 8-layer cooling system with a large area liquid-cooled Vapor Chamber combined with a diamond thermal conductive material and ultra-high-density graphite.
For the Ace Racing Edition, OnePlus has developed the haptics in collaboration with the popular gaming brand Razer. The device has a large X-axis linear motor and comes with special O-Haptic game Vibration effects. The device comes with a Razer keyboard that has special haptic tuning making them stand apart from other Android virtual keyboards. Other than that, the smartphone also comes with powerful dual stereo speakers offering high-quality sound and powerful bass.
Camera
For optics, the device has a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The primary sensor is paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front, it comes with a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.
Pricing, colors & availability
The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition comes in three configurations with retail price tags of:
8GB RAM + 128GB Storage – 1,999 yuan ($297)
8GB RAM + 256GB Storage – 2,199 yuan ($326)
12GB RAM + 256GB Storage – 2,499 yuan ($371)
OnePlus is also offering an early bird discount for customers preordering the OnePlus Ace Racing edition. The prices for pre-orders are 1,899 yuan ($282) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, 1,999 yuan ($297) for 8GB + 256GB model and 2,399 yuan ($356) for 12GB + 256GB configuration.
It is available in two color options – Athletics Grey and Lightspeed Blue and will start retailing on May 31 in China.
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable smartphone. And now, the latest report has revealed some more details regarding the company’s future products and the new technology that they might feature.
Apple is testing E Ink's Electronic Paper Display (EPD) for future foldable device's cover screen & tablet-like applications. The color EPD has the potential to become a mainstream solution for foldable devices' must-have cover/second screen thanks to its excellent power-saving.
The news arrives from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who shared the information on Twitter. Kuo stated that the Cupertino based giant is planning on using color EPD panels (Electronic Paper Display) from E-Ink. This panel will apparently be used for the external secondary display in a foldable device. This also means that the primary display will feature a larger and more advanced display technology. The analyst adds that the EPD panel will be significantly more energy efficient than other forms of display technology.
Furthermore, since the color EPD is as form of e-ink technology, it could potentially also be used in a new model of Apple tablet devices as well. In other words, it has possible applications in both future foldable phones or even iPads. Based on our previous reports, the iPhone maker is planning on launching its first foldable device with a 9 inch display to sit between their smartphone and tablet offerings.
This foldable model will reportedly be releasing sometime around 2025. Kuo believes that the company’s foldable product roadmap will first focus on medium sized devices and then move onward to include gadgets with larger display panels. Then finally, it will eventually also include small devices like the iPhone as well.
Oppo has recently purchased a number of new patents from another brand. The company has acquired around 100 patents assets from Sharp, which are related to a number of field ranging from wireless communication to even video coding.
For those unaware, both companies had ended their global patent disputes with a cross licensing agreement back in October 2021. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker has acquired a number of patents from Sharp, which also showcases their growing cooperating between both parties in the field of patents. As of right now, Oppo has been actively filing for patents while also purchasing high quality assets as well.
According to an ITHomereport, the brand has bought a family of US patents related to wireless communications. At the same time, the company has also purchased a family of 4 video coding patents (H.266). The smartphone maker has been acquiring patents from other firms since last year, so the latest transaction with Sharp is in line with its previous transactions.
Back in May 2021, Oppo had purchased at least 47 wireless communications patents from ZTE, which were related to base stations, terminals, networks and wireless communications. Similarly, it has also bought cooperation or patent transactions with the entity companies or NPEs like Ericsson, Sharp, Dolby, Inventergy, and Intellectual Ventures.
Last week, iQOO confirmed the upcoming launch of the iQOO Neo 6 in India. The smartphone debuted last month in China with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. However, the Indian variant will come with the Snapdragon 870 SoC.
Now, an apparent slipup by Amazon India has revealed the launch date of the iQOO Neo 6 in India. According to a MySmartPrice report, a push notification by the Amazon India app has revealed that the iQOO Neo 6 will launch on May 31st in India.
Going by the already confirmed specs of the iQOO Neo 6 Indian variant, it is highly likely that the device will be a rebranded iQOO Neo 6 SE.
iQOO Neo 6 specs (Indian variant – expected)
The iQOO Neo 6 Indian variant will likely come with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also expected to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a centered punch hole for the front camera.
Under the hood, it is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 870 SoC. It will likely be paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is also confirmed to offer 80W fast charging likely bundled with a 4,700mAh battery. It will come with Android 12 OS and OriginOS Ocean / iQOO UI.
For optics, the smartphone is expected to house a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the phone will likely have a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.
Despite the Huawei P50 Pro launching in 2021, the flagship device from the company did not feature 5G networking. However, a new protective cover for the smartphone has just been launched, which enables it to connect to the latest networking standard.
The new protective cover is the “5G Connectivity Case” that was made by Soyealink. This case features an embedded an eSIM chipset and a 5G modem in the smartphone cover itself. In other words, this converts the 4G smartphone into a 5G enabled model. Furthermore, the design of the case in terms of its weight and thickness is similar to most other protective cases in the market, so it does not add any unwanted bulk to the Huawei P50 Pro.
It weighs just 52 grams and a thickness of around 3.2mm. The case arrives in a light gray color option and is made from leather, which gives it a premium feel. Back when the P50 Pro was first announced, we had reported on rumors that the Chinese tech giant or possibly third party accessories maker are working for a case that enables the smartphone to connect to 5G networking. Now, such a product is finally available in the Chinese market.
Once the 5G Connectivity Case is put on, the main SIM card of the smartphone and the eSIM network signal for the cover are merged into a single card and displayed as the sole smartphone signal bar. As of right now, it is not known when the case will be available for purchase, but it is priced at 799 Yuan or roughly around 118 US Dollars.
Three new Xiaomi phones, dubbed Xiaomi 12 Ultra, 12S, and 12S Pro, have received approval from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT).
The Xiaomi 12 Ultra, 12S, and 12S Pro appeared on the CMIIT website with model numbers 2203121C, 2206123SC, and 2206122SC. The listing did not shed light on the specifications of the smartphones, however, it is rumored that all three devices will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC.
Xiaomi 12 Ultra CMIIT listing
Xiaomi 12S CMIIT listing
Xiaomi 12S Pro CMIIT listing
Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC on May 20, so we can expect these three Xiaomi smartphones to launch sometime in June. The company is yet to make any official announcement regarding the launch of the upcoming smartphones.
Let’s check out the rumored specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, 12S, and 12S Pro.
Xiaomi 12 Ultra Specifications (Rumored)
As per the rumors floating around, Xiaomi 12 Ultra will come with a 6.73″ 2K 120Hz E5 AMOLED display supporting LTPO 2.0 technology. The smartphone will have TSMC-made Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus under the hood and will be fueled by a 4900mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
Xiaomi 12 Ultra concept render by LetsGoDigital
The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to carry massive improvements in terms of optics. It is reported that the smartphone will feature a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor. The sensor is almost an inch in size. The primary sensor is accompanied by a 48MP telephoto lens with 120x zoom support.
Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro Specifications (Rumored)
It has been recently reported that the Xiaomi 12S will land with a curved edge display offering an FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will have a centrally positioned punch-hole, and smaller size.
Xiaomi 12S will feature a triple camera unit on the rear consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera. The device is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus processor.
Talking about the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the device is expected to carry better display hardware, the device will house a 2K display. Previous reports have suggested that the Xiaomi 12S Pro will be launched in SoC variants, first with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ processor and the other with Dimensity 9000 SoC.
A new report has revealed interesting information regarding Xiaomi‘s plans for its future smartphone models. The company has apparently been testing USB 3.0 and even DP tests for its handsets, which hints that it will soon adopt the latest standards.
The news arrives from sources close to the matter (Via ITHome) who stated that the Chinese tech giant is planning on bringing USB 3.0 support for its new products. In the new report, a screenshot of CIT was also shared. For those unaware, CIT is a hardware test tool for Xiaomi devices. By clicking on the Kernel version multiple times in the Settings, users can enter and perform functional tests on various hardware.
In other words, the company is working on finally bringing the latest standard for its phones. The brand has been notorious for not using USB 3.0 standard for years on its flagship lineup. So it seems that this might soon not be the case anymore. With the Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch being just around the corner, it won’t be surprising if this model is the first to adopt the USB 3.0 standards.
Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now. We will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter so stick around for more updates.
While OnePlus is gearing up to launch the Ace Racing Edition smartphone in China later today (17th May 2022), the company is apparently also planning on soon releasing the same model in the Indian market as well.
According to known tipster Mukul Sharma, the Chinese smartphone maker might launch the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition in the Indian market soon. The tipster added that the upcoming handset was spotted on the brand’s official India website. In other words, this basically confirms that the Ace Racing Edition is making its way to the region. Although, considering that the original Ace model was launched as the OnePlus 10R for the Indian market, we can expect the Racing Edition to likely be renamed as well.
Talking about the upcoming device itself, the Racing Edition will come in two color option, namely Gray and Blue. The handset hasn’t been officially announced yet, but we have a fair idea regarding its possible specifications. It is expected to sport a 6.59 inch Full HD+ resolution with an IPS LCD panel that has a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition
A large 5,000mAh battery pack will power the device, which supports 67W fast charging. For photography, it will feature a triple camera setup on the rear, including a 64 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the device houses a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The device will likely run on Android 12 OS out of the box, so stay tuned as we will be covering the China launch later today.
Oppo has almost finished rolling out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update for eligible smartphones worldwide. The devices that are left are either budget models or very old flagships. The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace come under the latter category. Users of these two phones can finally try Android 12 via a beta program.
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom
According to schedules (China and global) shared by Oppo earlier this month, the ColorOS 12 beta initiative based on Android 12 for Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno Ace is supposed today (May 17). However, the company had already openedregistrationsyesterday (May 16) and the window closes today itself for the first batch.
The beta program is also applicable to the special edition models. Hence, even users of Oppo Reno FC Barcelona Edition (customized Reno 10x Zoom) and Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition can apply for Android 12 beta testing.
The only requirement is that the users should be on the following firmware builds.
All they have to do is navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. Selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA.
There’s no official word on the release date of the stable update yet. However, we can expect it to arrive in a month or two.
Having said that, Android 12 is the third and the last major software update for the aforementioned smartphones. They are the first-gen Oppo smartphones to receive three Android updates.
While the Xiaomi 12 series had first been launched in China back in 2022 end, the company has yet to release its true top of the line model, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Now, a new report has revealed leaked live images, which hints at the device’s rear camera design.
The news arrives from @SlashLeaks who shared the image on Twitter. Looking at this image, we can see that the rear panel of the Ultra variant is quite different from the other models within the same flagship lineup. The rear features a large circular camera module that is also a bit raised. This circular module has a total of seven cutouts, not including the LED flash. In other words, we expect the primary sensor to be a 1/1.1-inch lens that could be the Sony Exmor IMX800.
Furthermore, this will be paired with a telephoto lens and an ultra wide angle lens. We might also see a dedicated zoom lens as well, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S Ultra models. Notably, the leaked image of the rear panel is in green color and also appears to have a leather like texture finish. The front of the device is expected to house a 48 megapixel selfie shooter, while the rear packs a 50 megapixel primary camera.
The ultra wide angle lens may be a 48 megapixel sensor, along with another 48 megapixel periscope lens, and a LiDAR sensor, and more. As of right now, finer details regarding the upcoming handset is still unclear, although we have reported on various leaks in the past. So stick around for more updates regarding this smartphone.
Recently we found an impressive mini PC just launched via Kickstarter, which is the Ace AMR5. It’s one of the few mini PCs that offer a unique design and emphasize high power draw as well. It’s powered by an AMD Radeon 5 4500U CPU and offers a kit for you to assemble yourself.
Its most innovative design is that the mini PC features three different modes for performance, including Silent, Automatic, and Performance modes. With the most intense performance mode generating just around 40dB of noise and a CPU temperature of around 75℃, the CPU power could be driven up to a stable range between 20W and 25W. In our actual test, sometimes the CPU could even be boosted up to 27W, which is really insane for the AMD CPU. We’ve seen so many gaming laptops and Windows devices featuring the 4500U, but none of them could achieve such performance output.
So how does such a compact PC become one of the best carriers for the CPU? Let’s check out its design first.
To be honest, the Ace AMR5 looks too much like a gaming device. Most mini PC models on the market are either cubic or cuboid, but the AMR5 adapts a design style that we only see on gaming PCs.
For example, it’s not common to see RGB lights on a mini-PC. Although it’s not exactly a novel design, the dual-side lighting elements do make it look more futuristic. And one magnetic side cover is removable, which allows users to conveniently access the storage and memory and upgrade the components as they want. It offers dual-channel memory slots and dual M2 SSD storage slots. The first thing we did when we got the mini PC was to add 16GB 3200MHz dual-channel memory and an extra 500GB SSD, which is more than enough to make it comparable to the expandability of some standard PCs.
On the other hand, the rigid design with such great expandability doesn’t compromise its ultra-compact size. And I really like the standing design. The exquisite appearance makes it a good decoration for your desktop. And thanks to the standing design, it doesn’t take up much space when placed on the desktop.
Another surprising thing is its connectivity. It’s equipped with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 for wireless connection. In addition, it has an incredible variety of interfaces, which are even more than some standard PC motherboards provide.
On the front side, you can see a 3.5mm audio jack, 2 USB-3 ports, and another USB-C port, while on the back, there are 2 more USB-3 ports, a DP, and an HDMI port for video out, and an RJ45 port for wired network connection. It’s hard to believe they crammed so many interfaces into such a small and light body.
The power button is also quite special. In addition to an on or off switch, at the same time, it also can act as a rotatable knob with switching performance modes. For daily use, the silent mode is enough for light entertainment like web browsing or watching movies. It would work in silence to help users stay focused and maintain a relatively low running temperature. And the Automatic mode is suitable for daily work like office kit. It can offer better peak performance for multitasking, but generate a slightly louder noise. The last is the performance mode, which is prepared for heavy productivity and gaming.
The AMR5 features the AMD Ryzen R5-4500U processor and Radeon Vega Graphics, which are widely seen on many slim laptops. The 6-core and 6-thread processor features a 2.3GHz base and 4.0GHz boost, alongside 8MB of L3 cache. And the 6 Vega GPU compute units clocked up to 1500MHz. Most model running the chip generally is with a default TDP of 15W. But over the AMR5, its power can stably boost up to 25W under the performance mode. Let’s kick this one off with a look at Cinebench R20. As we expected, the chip does very well in this benchmark, particularly when looking at multicore performance.
In its 25W configuration, it’s able to compare to Intel’s i7-8750H and pretty close to the i7-9750H one. Just know that the intel CPUs both run at the 45W configuration. It also easily beats the other two Gen10 Intel’s mobile i7 chips with the same 25W power.
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Meanwhile, the 4500U is capable of video encoding with x265 instructions. Although its efficiency is not comparable to our expensive working PCs, the AMR5 seems to be a good start to trying heavier productivity tasks on an ultraportable PC.
Even for gaming, the compact AMR5 also exceeded our expectations. Even though, we still suggest you guys use 720P resolution in most mainstream games on the AMR5. For example, in CS:GO, it runs the fps benchmark at an average frame rate of 140fps under a 720p resolution. Even in PUBG with the 720p, The mini PC could still maintain a frame rate at around 60fps. To conclude, the good GPU performance also makes the 4500U suitable for light gaming, whether that’s casual games at modest settings, or even some higher performance titles at low settings.
And thanks to the DP video out port, we’re allowed to get the super high refresh rate of 200Hz on Redmi’s latest budget gaming monitor.
Or if you just want a portable PC for productivity tasks, the mini PC is still a decent option. In PCMark 10, the results were also impressive.
All things considered, as a portable PC, the AMR5 is an impressive mid-range low-power machine for modern life. It clearly opens our imagination for more uses for the category of mini PCs. When compared to similar models, it can easily stand out with its unique appearance.
Coolpad may soon release a new smartphone in China. An upcoming phone with model number CP07 has been certified by 3C and TENAA. The listings paint a clear picture of this yet-to-release device.
Coolpad Cool 20 Pro
According to 3C, the forthcoming Coolpad smartphone will carry support for 18W fast charging. However, it will not ship with a charger.
Further, TENAA says that it will be powered by a 5G-enabled chipset featuring a 2.2GHz octa-core CPU. The SoC will be coupled with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
The phone will flaunt a 6.58-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and 16.7 million colors. It will measure 163.02 x 74.75 x 8.28mm in dimensions and weigh 180g.
On the rear, it will house a 50MP primary camera. Whereas, on the front, it will sport an 8MP camera.
Last but not least, the handset will get its energy from a 4,400mAh battery and will be available in three colors, namely black, white, and blue.
As of now, Coolpad hasn’t teased the launch of any new smartphone. Since the device has now received two important certifications, we can expect the company to announce the launch date in the coming days.
China is one of the world’s leading countries for cashless payment as a report in March 2020, indicated that 83 percent of transactions within are through mobile payment apps, the highest cashless adoption rate for a country in the entire globe. To put into perspective, China has a staggering figure of 776 million mobile cashless payment users, which is more than all population in the European continent combined.
Thus, it is no surprise that the country’s central bank, the Bank of China, is currently conducting a pilot project of Digital RMB, to fully replace the RMB paper notes. The Digital RMB is an app available to download in China via the iOS App Store or Android app stores in the country, and the app even supports devices as old as Android 5 Lollipop.
Digital RMB app
Recently, the well-renowned Chinese tech media site, ITHome, reported the Digital RMB app (pilot version) has received several welcomed quality-of-life software improvements. The latest version of the app is 1.0.9.0, and is now available on iOS and Android from today onwards. The Digital RMB app changelog is as follows:
Smaller overall app size
Faster startup times
Faster load times
Software Improvements on PIN-less Biometric Transactions
Upgraded from a 32-bit application to a 64-bit application
The Digital RMB (Pilot Version) app is an official legal digital currency that is just like your normal RMB paper notes. China is looking forward to transitioning to Digital RMB as the country’s official currency in the future.
64-bit support for Digital RMB Pilot. Source: ITHome
The app allows users to create wallets within the app, send and request currency within the app, and allow seamless transactions via QR codes, whether it be sending money to friends or family, or paying for goods and services to a business. And since Digital RMB is set to be the future official currency, merchants in the future must all be using the Digital RMB if they want to earn officially legal money.
Digital RMB App
However, the Digital RMB is still within its pilot testing stages. But earlier in March 2022, the Bank of China did announce the good news that the Digital RMB project will be expanded to more cities within the country like Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Guangdong, Fuzhou and Xiamen in the near future. The institution also announced that Beijing and Zhangjiakou City in Hebei Province will be converted into pilot cities for the Digital RMB pilot project as well after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics are completed.
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