Samsung records all-time high $232.43 billion revenue in 2021

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Jan 27, 2022

Back in July 2020, Realme launched a power bank with 30W fast charging support in India. This accessory is officially called ‘realme 30W Dart Charge 10000mAh Power Bank’. One and a half years later, details about the possible successor of this product emerge.

Realme 30W Dart Charge 10000mAh Power Bank

According to Twitter user Yash (@i_hsay), a new Realme power bank with model number RTX2109 has been certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). This means the product may release in India.

According to the accessory’s TÜV Rheinland certification, it will have support for up to 33W input as well as output. The battery pack will be also able to output current at 15W, 27W, and 30W.

Going by the information available, this upcoming power bank could be the successor of the Realme 30W Dart Charge 10000mAh Power Bank. Therefore, we expect it to have at least 10,000mAh capacity.

Unfortunately, we don’t have any more detail on this accessory. But we think that it will have USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports, in addition to support for multiple charging protocols like USB PD (Power Delivery), VOOC, Warp, Dart, and Qualcomm QC (Quick Charge).

Finally, the power bank may hit the markets in multiple colors with unique patterns in a typical Realme fashion.

Tesla Cybertruck production delayed to 2023: Elon Musk

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Jan 27, 2022

Earlier this week, Elon Musk, the CEO and Founder of Tesla, has just announced that the highly anticipated Cybertruck has been delayed. Now, the vehicle will be launching sometime next year.

The Cybertruck from the American electric vehicle manufacturer was rumored to face a launch delay, and now, the brand’s exec has officially confirmed it. Notably, the news also arrives as the carmaker shared its quarterly report revenue and delivery details that showcased more than 50 percent rise of its EV shipments, despite the ongoing shortages in the supply chain. For those unaware, the futuristic Cybertruck was first unveiled back in 2019.

Since then, the company had to delay its production to late 2021, which got further pushed back to late 2022. And now, its production has been postponed for the third time. This also means 2023 will be a big year for Tesla, who will be launching its Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster, and even its humanoid robot next year. Musk stated that “We will not be introducing new vehicle models this year. It would not make any sense because we’ll still be parts constrained.”

Been driving latest Cybertruck prototype around Giga Texas. It’s awesome!

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 26, 2022

He further explained that unveiling new models “would then require a bunch of attention and resources on that increased complexity of the additional product, resulting in fewer vehicles actually being delivered this year.” Musk said that he hopes to manufacture around 250,000 Cybertrucks annually, however, this target is suffering from various hurdles owing to a number of new technologies being introduced. He reassured that “Batteries will probably not be the limiting factor in Cybertruck production,” rather, “I worry more about like how do we make the Cybertruck affordable despite having awesome technology.”

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Apple has “poached” Xbox engineers to build its own gaming console: Rumor

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Jan 27, 2022

A new rumor has just surfaced about Apple and it hints at some of its future plans. The company is apparently eyeing the video gaming console market, and has apparently even tried to bring in engineers from Microsoft Xbox.

The news arrives from the latest podcast on Xbox Two on YouTube. In the latest episode, Windows Central writer Jez Corden shared the interesting information. He stated that the source isn’t quite reliable and he doesn’t have any particular evidence or documentation to back it as of right now. However, if the rumor is even remotely true, it is big news within the gaming industry.

Corden stated that “I’ve been hearing for a while that Apple has been poaching Xbox engineers to make its own console. I’ve heard that for ages, that Apple was exploring making a video game console, and I don’t know if it’s going to be a VR play or a metaverse thing or something like that, but some of the engineers that Apple’s poached from Microsoft were because they wanted to explore making their own console.” Keep in mind, the Cupertino based giant is known for canceling big projects, so its entirely possible that we may never see an Apple branded gaming console.

It is also reasonable to believe that a console was planned in the past and could already have been cancelled as well. Although, the iPhone maker has been raising its focus in gaming, with its Apple Arcade that are playable on its TV. So, the brand at least has some experience in a console like product. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO surprises Reno5, Reno6 users with Android 12 update

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Jan 27, 2022

Last week, reported that OPPO had finished the ColorOS 12 stable rollout for January 2022. However, just a few days later, the company has proved us wrong. Because it has now started rolling out the update for two more devices that weren’t supposed to receive it this month. These phones got access to beta builds ahead of Christmas.

OPPO Reno 5 Marvel Edition Featured A — OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition

OPPO has begun to seed the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update for OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno6. The OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition also gets access to the new software at the same time. It is being pushed with the following firmware versions in Indonesia.

OPPO Reno5, OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition

Region: Indonesia
Firmware Version: C.08
Required Firmware: A.28, A.29

OPPO Reno6

Region: Indonesia
Firmware Version: C.08
Required Firmware: A.10, A.11

In order to check whether their unit has got the update, users of the aforementioned smartphones can head over to Settings > Software Update.

Since the latest software update for the phone is being sent via OTA, it may take some time to reach every user. For the uninitiated, OTA rollout is usually carried out in a batched manner, so that the company can pull back the update easily without affecting many users in case of any major bug.

Having said that, if you happen to have installed the update on your OPPO handset, then do let us know your experience in the section below. This may help users who haven’t got it.

Tesla Superchargers are being destroyed in China, charging cables sold for money

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Jan 27, 2022

Over the last couple of days, netizens in China have uploaded pictures of destroyed Tesla Supercharger power stations. Apparently, some people have been attacking these stations for their charging cables that are being resold for money.

According to a MyDrivers report, the American automobile maker’s Supercharger stations have been spotted with no charging cables. Reportedly, some people have been cutting the cables from the roots. For those unaware, these power stations are basically small gas station for Tesla cars, and are their to charge the brand’s electric vehicles. However, since these charging points have copper wires, they are being targeted and their parts being sold for money.

Interestingly enough, the “thieves” are only targeting Supercharger stations for their cables, rest of the components were left relatively untouched. The report states that the current price of copper per kilogram is around 70 Yuan (roughly 11 US Dollars) in the market. So, these thieves are probably only making around 100 Yuan (roughly 15.72 US Dollars) for every charging station that they destroy. On the other hand, Tesla is likely facing a far larger loss from these attacks.

The report further added that price of the company’s charging cables could be around tens of thousands of Yuan per unit. In other words, the EV maker is potentially facing more than 100,000 Yuan (roughly 15,716 US Dollars) in damages while the thieves are just making 100 Yuan. Furthermore, the stations being destroyed will likely also remain dysfunctional for a few days before repairs.

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Redmi Note 11S price in India, variants tipped

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Jan 27, 2022

Yesterday, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi held an unveiling event to announce the Redmi Note 11 series for the global markets. It unveiled four handsets namely, Redmi Note 11 4G, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro 4G, and Note 11 Pro 5G. All four or at least two or three Note 11 members are expected to debut on Feb. 9. Now PassionateGeekz has leaked the variants of the two variants of the Note 11S for the Indian market.

The new leak states that the Redmi Note 11S will come in two flavors such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are likely to be priced at Rs 17,999 (~$239) and Rs 19,999 (~$266), respectively. The Note 11S is available in colrs like Pearl White, Graphite Gray, and Twilight Blue in global markets. It is unclear whether the Note 11S will be made available in these three colors in India.

Redmi Note 11S specifications

The Redmi Note 11S has a 6.43 AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Helio G96 chipset powers the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. The MIUI 13 based Android 12 OS comes preinstalled on the Note 11S.

The Note 11S has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device offers other features like a side-facing fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB-C.

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Mobvoi Earbuds ANC launched at an affordable price & 21 day battery life

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Jan 27, 2022

Mobvoi has just released a new hearable product. It is the truly wireless Earbuds ANC, which arrives as an affordable offering but with notable specifications. So lets have a look.

The Chinese brand’s Earbuds ANC weighs just 5 grams each and is targeted for those that are looking for some top notch specs at a budget. The earbuds promise to deliver high quality audio playback, while also offering a great voice call experience as well, thanks to its built in microphones, which also support the Tico voice assistant for hands free control. It also features an Apple AirPods like stem design and houses 13mm drivers on both earbuds.

According to Mobvoi, “Our latest active noise cancelling earbuds provide advanced noise cancellation technology, intuitive smart controls using both voice and tap, and long lasting comfort to deliver a rich and immersive listening experience.”

With having 2 mics per bud, the earphones also support Active Noise Cancellation as well. Furthermore, the Earbuds ANC supports touch controls for audio playback, along with some voice controls from Tico. Other notable features include IP5X dust resistance and offers up to 21 hours of battery life when paired with its charging case that also houses a USB Type C port. The wireless earphones support Bluetooth 5.0 and is available for a price of just 59 US Dollars. It is currently listed on the official Mobvoi website and on Amazon as well.

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Redmi Smart Band Pro India launch date confirmed

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Jan 27, 2022

Redmi India will be holding a launch event for the Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones on Feb. 9 in India. Today, the company confirmed that it will be also unveiling the Smart Band Pro fitness tracker alongside the Note 11 lineup.

The landing page of the Smart Band Pro is now live on Xiaomi India’s website. It shows that the device will be equipped with a big rectangle-shaped display that will offer features like an always-on display and auto-brightness. The fitness tracker will offer over 110+ workout modes and it will be capable of tracking calories burnt, SpO2, and heart rate.

The Redmi Smart Band Pro will be equipped with a LifeQ health algorithm for tracking health vitals accurately and continuously. It will offer other features such as 14 water fitness modes, water-resistant construction, power saving mode for the battery, and watch faces. As the name goes, it is an enhanced version of the Smart Band that debuted with a price tag of Rs 1,599 (~$21) back in September last year. It seems to be the same fitness band, which was announced for the global markets in October last year.

Redmi Smart Band Pro specifications

The Redmi Smart Band Pro has a 1.47-inch AMOLED display that offers 450 nits peak brightness and 282ppi pixel density. The 50ATM water-resistant fitness tracker is equipped with an accelerometer, gyroscope, PPG heart-rate tracker, and SpO2 tracker.

The Smart Band Pro has a 200mAh battery that can be charged using a magnetic cable. It promises 14-days of battery life and it can last for up to 20 days in power-saving mode. Probably, the Smart Band Pro could be priced under Rs 3,000 (~$40) in India.

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Samsung’s seemingly new software strategy for Europe could result in faster updates

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Jan 27, 2022

Samsung is undoubtedly one of the industry leaders with regards to rolling out timely updates. The South Korean company led the update race this year, releasing Android 12 for most of its extensive lineup already. There is one issue with the current update process, however, that not only creates quite a mess but also results in unnecessary resource drain for the company — regional fragmentation.

Most OEMs adopt a batch release process where updates are sent out to devices of select regions first before being made available widely. This helps limit the damage of any build if it turns out buggy. In the case of Samsung, every phone carries a specific “CSC” code that identifies its region, and the company has to apparently test builds for each code separately.

samsung-firmware-landcode-branded-unbranded-firmwares-en-update-in-2022 — Image: Galaxy Club

And that’s where fragmentation creeps in, resulting in some regional variants either being far ahead in terms of build versions or far behind. This problem could now be finally changing, according to Galaxy Club (via Android Police).

Samsung appears to be unifying CSC codes for newer smartphone releases, effectively reducing the number of variations in circulation. Take the 4G variant of the Galaxy A52, for example, that had far fewer CSC variants than other models. This trend has carried forward with the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3, with the duo now carrying a unified EUX CSC code for Europe.

Moreover, Galaxy Club has verified that no ‘hyper-localized’ firmware is currently being developed for any Samsung phone due to appear in 2022. These include the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy A23, and Galaxy A73, all of which use a more uniform EUX code for the entire continent.

While it appears that this new firmware development strategy is being adopted only for Europe at the moment, it is likely that it will seep through to other regions as well.

So, what’s the upside for users? The most noticeable benefit should be quicker updates as Samsung needs to work on just one build for a group of countries. Such perks are already turning to reality — the Galaxy S21 received Android 12 in record time — and we should hopefully be seeing even faster rollouts with Android 13.

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Realme 9 Pro series launch date tipped

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Jan 27, 2022

Realme is reportedly planning to launch the Realme 9 Pro series of smartphones in February. A fresh leak has revealed the global launch date of the Realme 9 Pro series. The lineup will include Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G smartphones.

Realme 9 Pro 5G series launching on February 15, 2022 globally. 😍#realme #Realme9Pro #Realme9ProPlus pic.twitter.com/Eejx4NVFCY

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 27, 2022

Tipster Abhishek Yadav’s tweet shows that the global launch of the Realme 9 Pro 5G and Pro+ 5G will be held on Feb. 15. Tipster Yogesh Brar has the specifications of both smartphones.

Realme 9 Pro 5G series specifications (rumoured)

The Realme 9 Pro 5G will feature a 6.59-inch LCD FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695 chipset, 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of native storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The device features a front camera of 16-megapixel and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The handset will run on Android 12 OS and has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It is likely to carry a starting price of Rs 17,000 (~$226) in India.

The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 920 chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery. For photography, it will come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766 custom variant with OIS) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. It will offer other features like Android 12 OS and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The base model of the phone could be priced at Rs 19,999 (~$265) or Rs 20,999.

In related news, MySmartPrice will be holding a launch event on Feb. 16 in India for the Realme 9 series. The report does not clearly mention whether the event will see the arrival of the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ in India.

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POCO M4 Pro 4G could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11S

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Jan 27, 2022

Back in November 2021, POCO released the POCO M4 Pro 5G. This device is nothing but a rebadged Chinese Redmi Note 11 5G, which is also known as Redmi Note 11T 5G in India. A few days back, the 4G variant of POCO M4 Pro emerged on a certification website. Now, we finally know which handset it may be based on.

According to findings by Xiaomiui, the POCO M4 Pro 4G is codenamed Fleur with model number 2201117PG. The device is listed with the same details in the MIUI code.

Bizarrely, the newly announced Redmi Note 11S also has the same codename and near-identical model numbers.

This clearly suggests that the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 4G could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11S. Anyway, we aren’t surprised as POCO phones have always been rebranded or tweaked versions of Redmi smartphones, except for the original POCO F1 (aka POCOPHONE F1).

POCO-branded products are usually cheaper than their Redmi counterparts. Hence, the forthcoming handset will be likely cheaper than the phone it is based on.

As far as availability is concerned, the POCO M4 Pro 4G appears to have only one single model number, which belongs to the ‘Global’ variant. Therefore, for now, we can say that the smartphone could be limited to a select few markets, especially those in Southeast Asia as it has bagged NBTC (Thailand) certification.

Apple is the world’s most valuable brand for 2022, while TikTok saw the fastest growth: Report

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Jan 27, 2022

A new report has revealed that Apple has managed to become the world’s most valued brand for the year 2022. Meanwhile, its rivals like Google, Samsung, and Huawei have also reached the top 10 rankings.

According to a report from Brand Directory, the Cupertino based giant is valued around 355.1 billion US Dollars as per their calculations. Keep in mind, this figure is from the report and does not represent the iPhone maker’s market cap. Looking at the top 10 list, we can also see other known brands like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Walmart, which accounted for the top 5 spots respectively. On the other hand, Samsung, Facebook, ICBC, Huawei, and Verizon rounded up the last five spots in the top 10 list.

The report further added that Apple’s brand valuation was up by an impressive 35 percent over the previous year, which helped it achieve the highest valuation Brand Directory has ever recorded. It stated that “Apple had a stellar 2021, highlighted by its achievement at the start of 2022 – being the first company to reach a US$3 trillion market valuation. The tech giant’s success historically lied in honing its core brand positioning, but its more recent growth can be attributed to the company’s recognition that its brand can be applied effectively to a much broader range of services.”

Interestingly, while the report showcased the top 10 brands as well as Apple’s valuation, it also revealed the fastest growing brand as well. TikTok took this achievement with its brand value tripling in 2022 over the previous year. Brand Directory stated that “TikTok is the world’s fastest-growing brand. With an astounding 215% growth, the entertainment app’s brand value has increased from US$18.7 billion in 2021 to US$59.0 billion this year. Claiming 18th spot among the world’s top 500 most valuable brands, it is the highest new entrant to the Brand Finance Global 500 2022 ranking.”

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Redmi Note 11 may launch alongside Redmi Note 11S in India

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Jan 27, 2022

Earlier this week, Xiaomi confirmed to launch the Redmi Note 11S in India on February 9. Yesterday, this smartphone went official alongside the rest of the Redmi Note 11 international models at the company’s first global launch event of 2022. Now, according to a teaser, it seems like the Redmi Note 11S could be accompanied by one of its siblings in India.

The Redmi India official Twitter handle tweeted a cryptic tweet a few minutes back. The image in the tweet clearly states ‘THE BEASTS ARE COMING’. Even the tweet itself reads “We are here to #SetTheBar and make it 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦!”

Hence, we think that Xiaomi may announce yet another Redmi Note 11 device alongside the Redmi Note 11S in India. Although the company is yet to confirm the second model, our bets are on the vanilla Redmi Note 11.

For the unaware, the standard Redmi Note 11 has a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 11S, on the other hand, has a faster MediaTek Helio G96 chip, a 108MP primary camera, and a 16MP selfie camera. The rest of the specs are the same as the vanilla model, except for memory configurations.

Purported Realme V23 receives 3C certification

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Jan 27, 2022

Update: The Realme RMX3475 will be launching as the Realme V25.

Original story continues…

In the previous week, a Realme phone with model number RMX3475 was certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. At that time, it was speculated that it could be the Realme V25 handset. Now, the device has bagged approval from the country’s 3C regulatory body (via). The certification suggests that the Realme RMX3475 could be arriving in the Chinese market with the Realme V23.

The Realme RMX3475 has been spotted with a 33W charger at the Chinese certification site. Last year, Realme released four V-series phones in Chinas such as Realme V11, V11s, V13, and V15. Except for the V15 that came with 50W charging, the other three phones support 18W charging. Hence, it appears that the Realme RMX3475 could be the successor for the Realme V13 from last year. This indicates that the device may break cover as the Realme V23.

Purported Realme V23 specifications (rumored)

The TENAA listing of the RMX3475 revealed that it has a 6.586-inch LCD panel that offers an FHD+ resolution. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and a 64-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back.

The RMX3475 is driven by an unknown octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2GHz. It is likely to feature a 5G-ready Snapdragon 6-series chipset. Hence, it could be powered by the Snapdragon 695 or Snapdragon 69v0 chipset. The handset is expected to offer 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and it will offer 128 GB / 256 GB storage choices.

The Android 12 OS coupled with Realme UI 3.0 will come preinstalled on the device. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery. The device measures 8.5mm in thickness and weighs 195 grams. It may arrive in China in colors like Dark Day, Peak Blue, and Aurora.

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MediaTek launches Kompanio 1380 chipset for premium Chromebooks

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Jan 27, 2022

MediaTek, the company known for making mid-range and affordable chips is now trying to break it into the premium segment and has also revamped its lineup of chipsets to compete against market leaders like Qualcomm.

The Taiwan-based company isn’t only making smartphone chips but has also launched chips for tablets, smart TVs, routers, etc. Now, the company has announced a new chip for premium Chromebooks — MediaTek Kompanio 1380.

While MediaTek already has a presence in the Chromebook segment, it is mostly limited to entry-level or budget products. With this new Kompanio 1380 chip, the company is now trying to set foot in the premium segment.

MediaTek is claiming high performance and low power consumption with the Kompanio 1380 chipset. It features an octa-core CPU with four high-performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores with speeds up to 3GHz for improved responsiveness.

It packs a five-core Arm Mali-G57 GPU that supports fast and vivid visuals, while the quad-channel 2133MHz LPDDR4X ensures plenty of data bandwidth. There’s also a multi-core AI processor that accelerates AI-camera and AI-voice applications.

The chip supports up to two 4K 60Hz displays, or one 4K 60Hz display plus two 4K 30Hz displays. With A1 Hardware Decoding, users can stream 4K movies and TV shows. It also comes with a dedicated audio digital signal processor (DSP) that provides an ultra-low-power voice on wakeup (VoW) capabilities for voice assistants.

The new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is the first device to come powered by this MediaTek Kompanio 1380 chipset and will go on sale from June. The company has added that more devices powered by this new processor will soon get launched in the market.

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Apple becomes leading smartphone brand in China with 23% market share

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Jan 27, 2022

Apple, which has had a good year with the launch of the iPhone 13 series models in the market, has now emerged as the leading smartphone brand in the Chinese market for the fourth quarter of 2021.

According to the report from market research firm Counterpoint Research, Apple had a record-high market share in China in the fourth quarter of 2021, covering around 23 percent of the total smartphone market.

This indicates a year-on-year growth of 32 percent for the US-based tech giant. The report says that Apple’s pricing strategy helped to perform better in China, along with the exit of Huawei from the premium segment, making room for Apple to capture its market share.

Following Apple is China’s own Vivo with a 19 percent market share. The third spot has been captured by OPPO, having a 17 percent share. Both Vivo and OPPO have witnessed a decline of 6 percent year-on-year.

Honor has rapidly recaptured its position in the market and is now the fourth-largest smartphone brand in China, having a 15 percent share. The company also witnessed an impressive 50 percent YoY growth.

Xiaomi, Huawei, and Realme stand at fifth, sixth, and seventh positions respectively with 13 percent, 7 percent, and 3 percent market share. Other brands make up for the remaining 4 percent market share.

While brands like Apple, Honor, and Realme saw growth in Q4 2021, the overall Chinese smartphone market witnessed a 9 percent decline. However, for the entire year of 2021, Vivo emerged as the leading brand with a 22 percent market share, followed by OPPO, Apple, Xiaomi, Honor, Huawei, and Realme.

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Huawei Publishes Patent for a Wireless Charging Solution for Wireless Headphones, Here are the Details

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Jan 27, 2022

For the past 2 years, manufacturers are flooding into the wireless earphones market with their own in-house options. There have been a few wireless headphones options too like from Apple and Sony. And it looks like an upcoming competitor may be entering the scene soon as Huawei has recently published a patent for a technology that could bring forward the future of wireless headphones.

As of January 25, 2022, Huawei has submitted a patent for a wireless charging solution for wireless headphones to the Chinese Regulated Patent Database, QCC.

For context, the AirPods Max and Sony WH-1000XM4 do not support wireless charging, the AirPods Max charges via a Lightning cable, while the Sony WH1000XM4 receives juice forms its USB Type C port. If Huawei were to implement this patent into its upcoming first pair of wireless headphones, it would be an industry first for the company, and it would be the main selling point for users who were planning to buy such wireless headphones that they would like to wirelessly charge.

As for the details on how the wireless charging solution works, Huawei has listed out the patent as follows:

The wireless earphones will include two ear cups, with a headband connecting both ear cups together.

Each ear cup contains its casing, touch controls, its respective wireless charging copper contacts, and its circuitry board connecting to the battery. The copper contacts are located under the casing and in front of the circuitry board. When the ear cup is in contact with a wireless charging pad, the headphones will start charging via the copper contacts n the ear cups.
The copper contacts are conductive to electricity, and the lines on the copper contact pads will be spaced evenly and effectively for maximum induction efficiency(ie for one coil on the copper contact pads, it may have a 20%-80% bigger effective induction area size than its physical area occupied)

Huawei Publishes Patent for a Wireless Charging Solution for Wireless Headphones, Here are the Details — Huawei’s Patent Listed on QCC Database

If successfully brought into the market, wireless headphones can finally be truly wireless, as you no longer need a wired cable to charge the headset no more.

As of Huawei’s current lineup of wireless earphones, Huawei currently has the bold yet innovative design of its Huawei Freebuds Lipstick Earbuds. These earbuds are a pair of very light and comfortable with a solid metal build quality. The steel body of both earbuds and the charging case, paired with its gold-accented colourway, gives it a decent sense of luxury. The earbuds also feature active-noise cancellation for those who want to enjoy their music in peace.

The Huawei Freebuds Lipstick is now currently available on Giztop for $329.

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Realme 9 Pro+ 5G confirmed to feature Dimensity 920

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