TECNO POVA Neo already available for Rs 12,999 at a retail store in India

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Jan 18, 2022

Samsung is pushing the Android 12 based One UI 4 update to several smartphones in its premium and mid-range segment. Recently, the Samsung Galaxy S10 series received the update, but it was limited to Germany. Now, the new update has arrived for the devices in the US and Korea.

The Android 12 based One UI 4 update is rolling out for carrier-locked models of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Do note that the update is for the devices on the Verizon network. It update has the firmware version G977UVRU8GULD and it brings the latest January 2022 security patch.

The new update has reached South Korea with the firmware version G977NKSU6GULB. But unfortunately, it has the old December 2021 security patch. Nonetheless, the update brings all the features of the Android 12 and has One UI 4’s improvements.

Most of the users in the said regions should’ve received a notification for the update. But, if you didn’t, there’s nothing to worry about. Simple head over to the settings page and look for the software update section. Now, check for the update and download and install it. The update can also be installed via a Windows computer.

In related news, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G, 5G, and other flagships have also received the update. Even the mid-range phones like the Galaxy A52, A52s, A42, and A72 have also got the new Android 12 update.

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Garmin launches Fenix 7 series and Epix Gen smartwatches with solar charging in the US

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Jan 18, 2022

Garmin has officially refreshed its Fenix 6 smartwatch with the new Garmin Fenix 7 in the US. The smartwatch comes in three models – Fenix 7, Fenix 7S, and Fenix 7X. The new series comes with solar charging, GPS L5, and an LED flashlight. Additionally, the company has also launched the Epix Gen 2 smartwatch in the country.

The Garmin Fenix 7 is the starter model priced at $699.99, Fenix 7S is priced at $899.99, and the premium Fenix 7X costs $999.99. On the other hand, the Garmin Epix is priced at $899 for the glass watch face and steel frame, while the sapphire watch face and titanium frame cost $999.

The Garmin Fenix 7 has the smallest dial out of the three, coming at 42mm. The Fenix 7S has a 47mm dial, whereas the Fenix 7X has a 51mm dial.

Coming to the Fenix 7 trio’s features, the series comes with solar charging support and is claimed to have 54% more solar surface area than the predecessor Fenix 6X Pro. Having said that, the new smartwatch also brings improved battery life.

The Fenix 7 series comes with the L5 GPS frequency range that offers better accuracy in GPS signals. In case you are unaware, L5 is the new GPS signal for civilians and it offers advanced signal design, greater bandwidth, and more power eventually offering more accuracy.

When GPS is turned on, the Fenix 7 will offer an estimated battery of 136 hours to 286 hours. The Fenix 7S will offer a max battery of 90 hours or 162 hours. The 7X, on the other hand, will provide 213 hours or 578 hours with the solar. This is the estimated battery life, however, Garmin claims up to 37 days of battery on the premium Fenix 7X.

The premium Fenix 7X comes with the hands-free LED flashlight feature, where the LED light can throw out bright White light and Red light. It also has the strobe mode for emergencies.

The Epix Gen 2 comes in a 47mm dial and has up to 16 days of battery life. The Epix has some similar features to the Fenix 7 series but lacks an LED flashlight and doesn’t support solar charging. The Epix has a 1.3-inch OLED always-on display and it offers a six-day battery life.

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Mysterious Huawei 5G smartphone with TD Tech branding appears on TENAA

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Jan 18, 2022

Huawei is no longer a major player in the smartphone market due to the US sanctions. However, the company still has not left the industry. Although it continues to release self-branded handsets, it is also working with other companies to sell phones through licensing. TD Tech is one of those many licensees of Huawei hardware products, and it is said to release a new smartphone soon.

A mysterious Huawei 5G smartphone with TD Tech branding has emerged on the internet with model number AVA-PA00. Unfortunately, the device’s TENAA listing does not say anything about it as of now. We expect to learn more about it in the coming days.

In early November 2021, a handset called TD Tech N8 Pro went official in China. This device is nothing but a rebranded HUAWEI nova 8 Pro 5G. A few days after that, it was revealed that TD Tech will release almost all Huawei products, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and smart TV under its brand.

At around the same time, the TD Tech version of HUAWEI Mate40E 5G appeared on the website of 3C certification agency with model number TDT-MA01. The listing confirmed that the phone will come with 44W fast charging. The device even appeared in a TikTok video.

Two months have passed but this handset is yet to release. On top of that, the brand already has yet another phone in the pipeline.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition to feature powerful vibration motors, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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Jan 18, 2022

The Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has been teasing the upcoming Redmi K50 smartphone for a while now. Recent rumors indicated that the company will launch the K50 Gaming Edition first, which will be focusing on esports. Now popular tipster Digital chat station has revealed more details about the K50 Gaming Edition.

The tipster revealed that K50 Gaming Edition will be using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and therefore will not be a cheap product. Along with the powerful SoC, the device will also feature the AAC 1016 ultra-wideband X-axis motor, which is the most powerful vibration motor in the Android camp right now.

Other than that, the device has previously been touted to feature Gorilla Glass Victus and dual VC liquid cooling which is a premium heat-dissipation system to help keep the temperatures down during intensive gaming. It is also expected to feature a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging which can fill up the battery in just 17 minutes. Additionally, the device will also come equipped with gaming shoulder trigger keys.

Tipster Panda is Bald has previously revealed that the device will measure 162 x 76.8 x 8.45mm and weigh 210 grams. It houses a 6.67-inch display, which appears to be an OLED curved edge panel that supports a Full HD+ resolution.

For photography, it will feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel / 64-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

Recently, a Geekbench 5 listing revealed a few specs about the vanilla Redmi K50 model. It will be re-using the Snapdragon 870 chip that the Redmi K40 featured and will support 67W fast charging. Its priciest variant could offer 12GB of RAM. The device will also most likely be booting into the latest MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box.

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Realme 9 Pro, 9 Pro+ with 5G connectivity to launch above Rs 15,000(~$201) in India

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Jan 18, 2022

Earlier today, Realme took wraps off its first Realme 9 series phone dubbed Realme 9i in India, and now, the company is all set to launch its other siblings soon. The company CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter revealed that Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ are soon coming to India. In addition to this, Sheth has also revealed the price range of the phones.

Sheth, in discussion with folks at 91Mobiles, revealed that the upcoming Realme 9 Pro series will be priced above Rs. 15,000(~$201) in the Indian market. Both the Pro and Pro+ will have 5G connectivity, good value, and better design. Having said, that we can expect the device to compete with the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series which is riffed to launch in India soon. The vanilla Realme 9 is also reported to arrive in India.

Coming to the specifications, the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ had earlier appeared on certification sites like BIS, TUV, NBTC, and others. The 9 Pro’s renders were also recently surfaced on the Internet.

The Realme 9 Pro is touted to feature a 6.59-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will come with a triple camera system at the rear and a single 16MP selfie lens. The setup will go by the 64MP main lens, an 8MP secondary sensor, and the last 2MP lens.

Inside, the Pro is touted to have the Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery and is expected to have some sort of fast charging support.

The Pro+, on the other hand, will bring similar specs on the table but it will have a few betterments. At the moment, we do not have any specifications about the device.

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Redmi Note 11 series will launch globally on January 26

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Jan 18, 2022

Redmi Note 11 series comprising of the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro+ were launched back in October last year. Now, the series is expected to launch in the global markets. Today, Xiaomi itself took it to Twitter revealing the series’ launch date for the global markets.

Xiaomi has revealed that the Redmi Note 11 series will launch on January 26 in the global markets. Although Redmi doesn’t reveal, it is none other than the European market which is getting the handsets.

In the teaser, the company has not revealed which device would exactly release. But, the company is expected to launch more than two smartphones in the market. The handsets are expected to be the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro 5G.

Notably, previous reports have claimed that the Note 11 series for the European markets will be different. Recently, the global models were spotted on IMEI documentation and these are the model numbers, Redmi Note 11 Pro – 2201116TG and Note 11 Pro 5G – 2201116SG.

The latter, which will be the Note 11 Pro 5G version was spotted online multiple times. The phone packs a 4,700mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The phone was seen running on the latest MIUI 13 and has the following configurations – 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB.

Apart from this model, the Note 11 Pro(non-5G) may come with slightly tweaked specs to that of the 5G model. The vanilla Note 11 was recently tipped to arrive in three variants – 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB. The device may power the budget Snapdragon 680 SoC. It could come with a flat-edge design and is expected to boast an IPS panel.

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Deal: Get Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Headphone for $49 (Retail Price $60)

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Jan 18, 2022

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Headphone which generally retails for $60 is now available for $49.39 only at AliExpress.

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Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Headphone at $49.39 @AliExpress

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a wireless over-ear, Bluetooth headphone. The headphone comes with a High-Res audio certification which gives you an exceptional and rare sound quality. The headphone also features Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with a reduction in ambient noise up to 90%. The advanced hybrid active noise cancellation function can detect and cancel out a wider range of low and mid-frequency noises such as cars and airplane engines, thereby giving you a peaceful musical and call experience.

With an exclusive BassUp technology the headphone provides a strong and amplified bass note. This means you can now enjoy your EDM and Bass-heavy genres with a high-quality bass effect.

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 works for up to 40 hours on ANC mode and 60 hours on Standard mode on one single charge. And with just 5 mins of charging you can use the headphones for 4 hours.

Generally retailing at $60, you can now buy Anker Soundcore Life Q20 for $49.39 only at AliExpress.

Redmi Note 11S AMOLED display confirmed

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Jan 18, 2022

Xiaomi‘s sub-brand Redmi is planning to include another device in their Note 11 series lineup. The new model is expected to carry the Redmi Note 11S mantle and is rumored to release globally around the end of February 2022

The device has had its fair share of rumors over its specs and design with some recent render leaks. Now, the first confirmed specification of the device has been revealed.

Earlier today, tipster Mukul Sharma leaked that the upcoming Note series device will feature an AMOLED panel. Shortly after, Redmi India’s official Twitter handle replied with “We set high standards with Redmi Note launches in 2021. Why will 2022 be any different?”

[Exclusive] Since a lot of people have been asking me, I can confirm that the upcoming Redmi Note will feature an AMOLED panel. The device is launching very soon in India.
Feel free to retweet 😉#Redmi pic.twitter.com/GYaW74a8Ws

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) January 18, 2022

The comment all but confirms that the upcoming Redmi Note 11S indeed features an AMOLED display panel. Other than that, Redmi recently teased the camera module and the partial design of the Note 11S which revealed a large primary camera giving some credence to the rumor that the upcoming device may feature a massive 108MP primary sensor. The device will also feature flat sides.

Redmi Note 11S specifications (rumored)

Past reports have revealed the Redmi Note 11S’ camera setup has a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel OV2A macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The device will have a 90Hz AMOLED display, a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, and a MediaTek chipset. It may arrive in three options such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may arrive with MIUI 13 preinstalled. A tweaked version of the same phone is expected to arrive with the POCO M4 Pro 4G in Indian and global markets.

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Deal: Get Realme Band 2 Global Version for $32.99 at AliExpress

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Jan 18, 2022

Realme Band 2 Global Version which generally retails for $40 is now available at a discounted price of $32.99 only at AliExpress.

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Realme Band 2 Global Version at $32.99 @AliExpress

Realme Band 2

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90 sports modes
Water reminder
500 NITS (Brightness)
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Heart rate monitor
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Women’s health tracker
Camera shutter control
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Generally retailing for $40, you can now buy Realme Band 2 for as low as $32.99 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.

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Download Samsung Galaxy S22 Wallpapers in full resolution

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Jan 18, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to launch on February 8 during the next Galaxy Unpacked event. Ahead of its launch, the exclusive wallpapers that will come with the device have been leaked and are available for download.

Samsung Galaxy S22 static wallpapers

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According to an XDA-Developers report, the complete set of wallpapers including live wallpapers, static wallpapers, and DeX mode wallpapers are now available for download courtesy of XDA Recognized Developer linuxct.

Samsung Galaxy S22 DeX mode wallpapers

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You can head over to this link to download the Galaxy S22 wallpapers in full resolution. Notably, these wallpapers are stylistically similar to the wallpaper featured in a recent render of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, which hinted that the device will launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup on Feb 8.

The upcoming Samsung flagship lineup is expected to consist of three devices namely the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. While the vanilla S22 and S22+ are expected to have similar designs to their predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is likely to look similar to a Samsung Galaxy Note device.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is touted to come with a quad-camera system at the rear. It will go by a 108MP Super Clear lens with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The lens is said to restrict any reflection or glares, hence the naming.

It will be accompanied by a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom and f/2.4 aperture. There will be another 10MP lens with 10x zoom and an f/4.9 aperture. Lastly, there will be a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Upfront, it will equip a 40MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.

Furthermore, the leak also reveals the possible specs of the phone. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is said to come with a 6.81-inch QHD+(3080 x 1440 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a mind-blowing 1,750nits peak brightness. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and the 4nm Exynos 2200 SoC in some markets.

It will be paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of onboard storage. As for the battery, the phone is tipped to have a 5,000mAh cell. The S22 Ultra, just like the S21 Ultra, will also have S-Pen support which is said to be 3x faster than the previous generation.

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Xiaomi teases MIUI 13 global launch

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Jan 18, 2022

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event in China in late December 2021. Almost a month later, the company now officially teases to announce the latest version of its mobile operating system in international markets.

Xiaomi has scheduled a global launch event for January 26 at 8 PM (GMT+8). The firm has even confirmed that it will be debuting the Redmi Note 11 series at this conference.

Hence, we think that MIUI 13 could see a global announcement at this very same event. Because the teaser from the official MIUI Twitter account just dropped a few hours after Xiaomi revealed the date and timing for its next international conference.

In case you do not know, the Chinese tech giant has already updated many of its devices to MIUI 13 based on Android 12 in China. In fact, it has also compiled software builds for multiple international models.

Hence, we are not surprised to learn that MIUI 13 will be launched globally later this month. We expect the company to start rolling out beta builds to Mi Pilot teasers either before the event or soon after that.

The firm had previously revealed that most of the smartphones released outside mainland China in 2021 will get access to MIUI 13 in Q1 2022. Therefore, the rollout for the general public may begin as soon as February.

Apple iPad 10th gen to reportedly launch at end of 2022, will reuse old design

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Jan 18, 2022

Apple iPad 10th gen will be launched towards the end of 2022 and will be reusing the same old design of its predecessor, a reliable tipster has revealed.

The tipster who goes by @dylandkt on Twitter further revealed some key specifications of the device saying that it will be featuring 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, and A14 processor. The design will remain unchanged and Apple will only be bringing forward a refreshed look in 2023. This means there will be a 10.2-inch display once again, presumably the same 2160×1620 resolution panel that Apple markets as a Retina Display.

The iPad 10th Generation is coming out towards the end of this year with 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, A14 processor, 10.2 inch display, and the lightening connector. This will be the last model before a redesign is to take place in 2023.

— Dylan (@dylandkt) January 17, 2022

Also unchanged compared will be the usage of the trusty lightning port meaning the iPad 10th gen’s battery will most likely be filling up at the same speed as the current model.

The usage of A14 Bionic means that the iPad 10th gen should offer moderately improved performance over the iPad 9 — or up to 20% to be more precise. The chip is based on a 5nm process and features 11.8 billion transistors, which is nearly 40% more than the A13.

Apple‘s recycling of designs for yet another year means that there has been little change in the looks department since the iPad 7th gen that was unveiled back in 2019. While the tablet continues to hold well enough in terms of looks even in 2022, the bezels can be definitely slimmed down a bit. This, we should hopefully be seeing with the 11th iteration.

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[Deal] Grab Xiaomi Mi 10T at only ₹21,694 in India

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Jan 18, 2022

The Xiaomi Mi 10T series comprising of Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro launched in India in October 2020. The successor to the latter model dubbed as Xiaomi 11T Pro is all set to debut in the country tomorrow (January 19). Ahead of that, we have come across a sweet deal on the vanilla Mi 10T.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lunar Silver Cosmic Black Featured — Xiaomi Mi 10T

Twitter user @imbibingnoob (Anoop Varghese) has spotted an interesting deal on the Xiaomi Mi 10T. The device is being offered at only ₹21,694 by Croma. For this price, you get the phone in Lunar Silver colorway featuring 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Buyers can also avail bank discounts/cashbacks to further lower the price. For the unaware, this variant of the handset was released at ₹35,999.

At ₹21,694, we believe that the Mi 10T is still a good deal. Because it provides premium features like a glass sandwich design, 6.67-inch 144Hz FHD+ HDR-ready display (LCD) with MEMC, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 64MP(wide) + 13MP(ultra-wide) + 5MP(macro) triple camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

That’s not all, thanks to 10 5G bands, the handset is more futureproof than most 5G smartphones in this price segment. It has also got NFC, unlike other Xiaomi phones in the segment (except for Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G). Hence, even if contactless payments catch up in the near future, you won’t miss out.

The only con we could think of is software support. The smartphone has already received an Android update. It may only receive one more in the form of Android 12, in addition to MIUI 13. As of now, we cannot tell if the device will receive the next generation of MIUI. Anyway, there are always custom ROMs if you are into that.

PS5 to restock in India but in limited quantity: Report

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Jan 18, 2022

Ever since its release, the PlayStation 5 has been in short supply due to multiple reasons like low productions due to the ongoing chip shortage, global pandemic, and scalpers buying up all the stock made available in the market.

Now, a new Gadgets360 report has revealed that Sony India will soon restock the PlayStation 5 in the country. The news comes from an industry insider Rishi Alwani who has revealed that the restock will occur on January 18th and will be more limited than usual.

The console is also said to go on pre-order on major retailers like Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, GameLoot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales. The console can also be pre-ordered on the Sony Center website ShopAtSC.

As for the customers already in pre-order queues, the major retailers have not provided any details on when we can expect the PS5 deliveries to commence. The Sony Central website states that the company intends to deliver the allocated stocks to its customers around February 8th, so we expect other online retailers to start the delivery process around the same timeframe.

As of writing this article, no PS5 units have been spotted for pre-order on major online retail sites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Chroma, so keep a lookout for opportunities to book a PS5.

In the meantime, Sony is dealing with the shortages by increasing production for their last-gen PS4 consoles to keep players engaged in the PlayStation ecosystem till the company figures out a way to increase PS5 supplies. But for now, it looks like the shortages will continue till 2024.

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MIUI finally gets Material You support but there’s a catch

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Jan 18, 2022

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 along with its flagship Xiaomi 12 series on December 28th in China. And although the bump in the version number of the software skin may lead one to believe it’s a major upgrade, that sadly isn’t the case at all. Not only does MIUI 13 give a miss to most of the Android 12-specific features but also omits any of the dynamic wallpaper theming we have seen OEMs like Google, Samsung, and OPPO implement.

This appears to be changing, though, with the latest beta builds of MIUI 13. Telegram channel MIUI Beta Info has reported that the most recent MIUI 13 beta builds support Material You adaption, which is clear from a couple of screenshots shared by them:

As seen above, setting a wallpaper with a pinkish primary color now triggers Android 12’s monet theme engine, effectively dying the Google Calculator app pink. Changing the wallpaper to a green one has a similar effect and the app themes itself green accordingly.

Such behavior was previously broken as Google apps stayed put with their default bluish hues no matter the wallpaper.

While the new theming capabilities are undoubtedly quite cool, there’s also a major catch. Unfortunately, the Material You coloring is limited to Google apps alone, and the MIUI system and apps interfaces stay static as they had on MIUI 12.5.

What’s worse is that Xiaomi hasn’t announced any plans of following the new dynamic wallpaper-based theming trend either, meaning it will take a while for it to make it to MIUI, if at all. Still, a code commit in Google’s Material Components library titled “Add supporting manufacturer list of dynamic colors” had also mentioned Xiaomi, so there’s some hope.

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Intel Alder Lake CPUs leave AMD in the rearview mirror & will continue to lead the market: CEO

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Jan 18, 2022

Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has just shared a new video in which he offered some bold statements regarding its long standing competitor, AMD. The official believes that the company has managed to overtake AMD for good and would remain as the top player in the market.

Pat Gelsinger shared his views in a new video (Via WccFTech report) where he also wished everyone a “Happy 2022” as well. In the video, the executive talked about his journey after joining the chipmaking giant back in January 2021. Within the period of a year, Team Blue managed to launch several key products, with the most notable one being its latest generation of Alder Lake CPUs.

Furthermore, Pat added that “Alder Lake. All of a sudden…Boom! We are back in the game,” exclaims the impish tech CEO. AMD in the rearview mirror in clients and never again will they be in the windshield; we are just leading the market.” In other words, the CEO believes that the latest 12th generation of Intel Core processors have managed to recapture the lead in the market, in terms of performance, and will continue to dominate the segment.

These are some very bold statements from the senior official. While Intel has managed to bringing consumer interest thanks to the new Alder Lake processors, which offer great price to performance values, AMD likely won’t be sitting still either. As of right now, Intel’s non K variants and the mobile chip models have seen great success in the market that outperform AMD. But Team Red is still a key figure in the server segment and its upcoming CPU generation is also rumored to launch with notable bumps in performance. So stick around for more updates.

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Coolpad COOL 20 Pro Starry Sky Limited Edition is finally up for sale in China

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