The first Android 12 Developer Preview made its way in February last year, so it’s quite likely that previews of its successor — Android 13 — will start rolling out around the same time. A number of features expected with the release have already seeped out including a redesigned output picker and improvements to Bluetooth audio streaming.
These are now joined by yet another audio-related feature that seems to allow users to continue playing media from their phone on other nearby smart devices (via Android Police).
At this point, intricacies about the feature are still in the dark, but there are a couple of screenshots at hand that show it in action. The feature is called “Media TTT”, with TTT standing for “tap to transfer,” and a part of it is a chip notification that pops up with info relating to one’s proximity to a receiver device such as another phone or a Chromecast device.
As seen above, the chip notification asks the user to move closer to the receiver device in order to “play on DEMO”. When they’ve done as requested, media playback will be transferred and another notification with an option to undo it will pop up.
Again, this is all the information currently at hand regarding the Android 13 Media TTT feature and the rest is only speculation. It isn’t clear how the feature is going to work but it would likely be something akin to UWB with enough precision to pick out a specific device from a gadget-filled room.
All in all, it would mean that Android devices will finally have a built-in answer to a similar feature from Apple that lets users hand off audio from an iOS device to a HomePod with nothing but a tap.
Do keep in mind here though, that as with any piece of software under early stages of development, the feature will be going through a lot of changes. We might even get to see some bits of all of the audio-related action with Android 12L so stay tuned.
After teasing for days, OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 10 Pro in China. The latest flagship smartphone from the brand is the successor of last year’s OnePlus 9 Pro. However, it does not look like one as it features a revamped design. Let’s check out what all it has to offer.
OnePlus 10 Pro Specifications and Features
The OnePlus 10 Pro takes design cues from the Samsung Galaxy S21 series and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. The metal camera housing melts with the frame like on the Samsung. Further, it has large camera sensors as on Xiaomi. It also retains the signature alert slider and matte rear glass panel from its predecessors. Talking about size and weight, the handset measures 163 x 73.9 x 8.5mm in dimensions and weighs 200.5g.
On the front, the device flaunts a 6.7-inch second-generation LTPO AMOLED display (flexible) with support for variable refresh rates (1Hz to 120Hz). This curved panel has a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels (QHD+), 525 PPI, a punch-hole at the top left corner, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Other specs of the screen include 1300 nits peak brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, 92.7% screen-to-body ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is the debut handset for ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12. The latest version of OPPO’s mobile operating system brings features such as HyperBoost (for gaming) and more.
As far as optics are concerned, the OnePlus 10 Pro houses a triple camera setup on the rear. This system includes a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150° ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor on the front. All these cameras are co-tuned by Hasselblad with features like Hasselblad Natural Color Optimization 2.0, XPan Mode, and more.
Other features of the smartphone include 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C (USB 3.1), x-axis linear vibration motor, and dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos.
Last but not least, the device gets its energy from a 5,000mAh battery. This cell can be filled either by 80W SuperVOOC fast wired charging or 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging. It also has support for reverse wireless charging.
OnePlus 10 Pro Price and Availability
The OnePlus 10 Pro will retail at the following price tags in China.
8GB + 128GB – ¥4,699 ($737)
8GB + 256GB – ¥4,999 ($785)
12GB + 256GB – ¥5,299 ($832)
Buyers can avail the phone in either Black Out or All things Green color option. It will go on sale from 10 AM on January 13.
OnePlus is yet to reveal the global launch date for the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Two Xiaomi devices with model numbers 2201116SR and 2201116PG have been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Past reports have revealed that the 2201116SR may arrive as the Redmi Note 11 Pro in the global markets. On the other hand, the 2201116PG may release as the POCO X4 NFC or POCO M4. Reports have revealed that there is an Indian variant of the device with model number 2201116PI.
The FCC listings of the 2201116SR and 2201116PG show that they will come preinstalled with MIUI 13. These devices are likely to run on the latest Android 12 OS. On the connectivity front, these models will carry support for dual-band Wi-Fi and 5G. Unfortunately, the FCC listings have no information on the other specs of these devices.
It appears that the 2201116SC phone, which was recently spotted with a 67W charger at 3C certification could be the Chinese variant of the 2201116SR. It appears that the 201116SR, 22201116SC, and 2201116PG(I) will have a lot of similarities with each other.
A recent report revealed that the 2201116SR will be equipped with a Qualcomm chipset. Its rear camera setup will have a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 or a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 main camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX35 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02A macro lens. The other details of the smartphone are under the wraps.
In related news, Redmi will be launching the Redmi K50 series of smartphones in China next month. It is believed the Xiaomi phone with 21121210C model number may launch in China as the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. On the other hand, the 22021211RC model is expected to arrive in China with the vanilla Redmi K50 moniker.
A known analyst has just revealed new information related to the Apple AR/VR headset. Reportedly, the company’s upcoming headset will use the same 96W USB Type C as the 14 inch MacBook Pro.
The news arrives from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (Via MacRumors) who shared the information in a research note with TF International Securities. The analyst stated that the Cupertino based giant’s headset will use a 96W power adapter, which is indicative of its processing power that rivals a Mac. Notably, we had also covered that the brand’s headset will feature performance that matches M1 Macs. So, this news is in line with our previous report.
Kuo further added that the iPhone maker’s headset will house two processors, one of which is a 5nm based chip while the other is a smaller 4nm based chipset. Both of these processors will be manufactured by the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC. As per our previous report, the higher end chipset will offer computing power that rivals M1 chips in the new Macs, while the lower end processor would be dedicated towards the various sensors and related components of the headset.
Additionally, it is expected that Apple will launch its new headset with an innovative experience with seamless switching between AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) modes. The analyst further stated that the headset will be two or three years ahead of the company’s rivals and their offerings in terms of computing power. Kuo had previously claimed that the headset will be launched in the fourth quarter of this year and shipments rising in the first quarter of 2023.
Google recently rolled out the latest Android 12 operating system and the smartphone manufacturers are now releasing an updated version of their custom interfaces or skins based on the new Android version.
While the rollout of Android 12 is still ongoing, the tech giant has already started working on the upcoming version of the Android operating system and some of the features of the Android 13 have already surfaced online.
Now, a new report from Android Police reveals that the Android 13 will come with some UI changes apart from the addition of new features. Google could be giving a new look to the output picket menu in the upcoming Android 13.
For those who are unaware, the output picker is a part of the media controls, showing a button at the top-right with information about which device is playing the media such as cast devices, Bluetooth buds, and speakers.
The report further indicates that the functionality of the feature remains the same and while the images don’t show the button, it can be accessed from Settings. The volume sliders have also been replaced by newer thicker ones.
The disconnected devices are now grayed out and are no longer marked as “disconnected.” Round icons have also gone missing and the selected output device now has a checkmark to make it clear which device is active.
The updated design aims to make it cleaner and clearer for improving the user experience keep the design consistent with other elements in the Android operating system. But do note that this is still very early and it could get changed by the time Android 13 launches.
In an interview during the CES 2020, Realme VP and President of Realme International Business Group, Madhav Sheth confirmed that the Realme GT2 series, which recently debuted in China, will be heading to Europe and Indian markets soon. Fresh information reveals that the global and Indian editions of the Realme GT2 have been spotted at the Google Play Console and in the list of Google Supported Devices.
The Realme GT2 that debuted in China has the RMX3310 model number. According to My Smart Price, the RMX3311 model that has appeared on the Play Console and Support Devices list reveals is the global edition of the GT2. On the other hand, the RMX3312 variant is the model number of its Indian variant. While the specs of the phone are already, the listing mentions that it has a Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 888, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 12 OS.
Realme GT2 feautres a 120Hz AMOLED dipslay and Snapdragon 888
Realme GT2 specifications
The Realme GT2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It run son Realme UI 3.0 based Android 12 OS. The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the device with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
The GT2 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The GT 2 variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$424), 2,899 Yuan (~$455), and 3,199 Yuan (~$502), respectively.
In December 2021, a mysterious Huawei phone with a JLN-AL00 model number and support for 4G connectivity was spotted at the TENAA certification platform of China. The listing of the device is now updated with all its specifications. With TENAA certification under the tow, it appears that the Huawei JLN-AL00 may go official as early as this month in the homeland.
Huawei JLN-AL00 specifications
To begin with, the Huawei JLN-AL00 features a big LCD panel of 6.78 inches, which offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels. The TENAA listing reveals that the device is equipped with five cameras, which indicates it has a single camera on the front and a quad-camera system on the back.
A 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit seems to be available on the backside of the Huawei JLN-AL00. The device will be capable of shooting 4K videos. The front side of the device will feature a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.
An unnamed 2.4GHz octa-core chip fuels the Huawei JLN-AL00 smartphone. It has a 3,900mAh rated battery. The 3C certification of the device has revealed that it may come equipped with support for 66W rapid charging.
One of the major attractions of the Huawei JLN-AL00 is that it runs on HarmonyOS. The device will be equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. For security, it seems to be fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Its dimensions are 164.64 x 75.55 x 7.94mm and weighs 191 grams. The device can be bought in colors like black, white, and blue.
The TENAA listing of the Huawei JLN-AL00 is yet to be updated with its images. Also, there is no information on the marketing name of the device.
OnePlus has been facing a lot of heat lately because of the Nord series smartphones exploding. There have been a few such reported incidents involving the OnePlus Nord 2 in the past few months.
Now, yet another device from OnePlus has been involved in an explosion incident in India. This time, the smartphone in question isn’t Nord 2 but the OnePlus Nord CE.
A Twitter user named Dushyant Goswami has shared images of the alleged explosion of the OnePlus Nord CE smartphone while he “pulled it out of the pocket.” He added that the device was purchased around six months ago.
Along with posting this on Twitter, Goswami also posted this incident on LinkedIn. However, the posts related to the incident have now been taken down by the user and he claims that the OnePlus team has promised to send him a new unit.
In the original tweet about the incident (now deleted), he had said: “I own phone from very popular brand ONEPLUS, which promises best quality. My phone is only 6 months old & it literally blasted yesterday, while i just pulled it out from pocket. Its not only bad but fatal. Is brand gonna answerable 4 the accident?”
He had also shared images along with the text, which showcased the completely damaged smartphone from the front and back. All the major parts of the device, including the battery, display, and camera were all completely destroyed.
So far, OnePlus has not given an official statement regarding this incident. As noted above, in the past also, there have been a few instances of the OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone blasts but the company hasn’t shared any specific information about the reason behind it.
Huawei P50 Pro, the current flagship smartphone from the Chinese technology giant, was first launched in July last year. The device is now all set to make its global debut tomorrow, i.e. on 12th January.
In the latest development, the company has confirmed that the Huawei P50 Pro will get launched in Germany on 26th January. As of now, it’s not known if the device will be available for pre-order from that day or the company will start shipping it.
Given that Huawei is still under sanctions imposed by the United States and barred from using Google’s services, the smartphone will ship without the Google Mobile Services. It is likely to run the company’s own EMUI 12 based on open-source Android. In the Chinese market, the phone is running the company’s own HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system.
Internally, the device is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset with 4G-only connectivity support. This is unlike the Chinese model which is powered by the Kirin 9000 5G SoC.
The Huawei P50 Pro comes with a 6.6-inch OLED display that offers a screen resolution of 1228 x 2700 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. As for the memory, the device packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
In the camera department, there’s a 50-megapixel primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8 and OIS, coupled with a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor. On the front, there’s a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It is powered by a 4,360mAh battery and supports 66W wired and 50W wirelessly charging.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones have already been online ahead of the launch but the company has not yet officially revealed anything related to the launch event but it isn’t far away.
Now, a new report coming from South Korea reveals that the company is all set to host its new Galaxy Unpacked event on 8th February where Samsung will officially launch the Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Render Leak via Evan Blass
This is in line with the previous reports which also indicated a similar timeline for the next-generation smartphones. It is also being reported that the company will send out invitations by the end of this month.
Further, the company is expected to start taking pre-orders for the phones from the very next day, i.e. from 9th February but the actual sale will begin from 24th February.
Samsung will be launching three smartphones — Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The phones will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or the company’s own Exynos 2200 processor, depending on the region of availability.
The standard Galaxy S22 is expected to be a compact flagship from the South Korean giant, offering a 6.06-inch display that will have a peak brightness of 1000nits. On the other hand, the S22 Plus and Ultra models will have the highest brightness on phones, offering 1750nits brightness and contrast ratios of 3,000,000:1.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus will reportedly have a 6.55-inch display panel while the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s display measures 6.81-inches. The Ultra model will also come with a slot for holding an S-Pen stylus. For charging, the phones are said to come with a new 45W fast charging support.
Last month, Lenovo China’s General Manager for mobile business Chen Jin confirmed that the company is working on the third generation Razr clamshell device. Yesterday, XDA Developerscarried a report that revealed that the Motorola Razr 3 will be arriving as a flagship device, unlike the predecessor models that were packed with mid-range specs. Now, a fresh report by Technik News has revealed additional information on the specs of the Razr 3.
Motorola Razr 3 specifications (rumoured)
XDA reported that it has learnt through its sources that the Razr 3 will be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. To recollect, the first Motorola Razr flip phone came with Snapdragon 710 and its second-generation model was equipped with the Snapdragon 765G chipset.
Motorola Razr 5G
The Razr 3 is likely to arrive in RAM options such as 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB. It is likely to arrive in storage choices like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. Its display will not have a notch, which was seen on the predecessor models. Instead, it will be sporting a punch-hole design. On the connectivity front, the device is expected to arrive with support for NFC and UWB (ultrawide-band) more accurate positioning. As far as display is concerned, the publication reported that the Razr 3 has a foldable AMOLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It will continue to feature a secondary screen, but there is no information on its size and resolution.
Technik Newsrevealed that the Razr 3 is codenamed as ‘Maven’ and it will be housing a Full HD+ foldable display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio. However, it could verify whether it has an AMOLED screen. The device will be housing a 2,800mAh battery.
Coming to the optics, the rear camera setup of the Razr 3 will house a 50-megapixel OV50A OmniVision primary camera and a 13-megapixel camera for ultrawide and macro shots. For selfies, it will feature a 32-megapixel OmniVision camera. The main and front cameras will be capable at shooting 120fps FHD slow-motion recording and a 60fps 4K UHD video shooting. Lastly, it will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS.
Motorola Razr 3 launch timeframe (rumored)
It is speculated that the Razr 3 may debut in June 2022. Due to the ongoing pandemic and chip shortage issue, its arrival may get postponed by a couple of weeks.
Prior to 2019, there were 4 major SoC brands that you could find in an Android smartphone. They were respectively the Snapdragon series of chips from Qualcomm, the Helio and Dimensity series from MediaTek, the Exynos series from Samsung, and the HiSilicon Kirin series from Huawei.
Huawei HiSilicon chips were class-leading at the time, especially the HiSilicon Kirin 980 found in the 2018 Huawei Mate 20 Pro, which outperformed every 2018 Flagship sporting the Snapdragon 845 at the time. The HiSilicon chip also enabled 40W wired fast charging to the phone as well as an ISP that could enable night mode that many reviewers considered outcompeted many flagship camera smartphones released in 2018.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro with Kirin 980
However, after the US sanctions imposed in recent years, Huawei was blocked access to its chip manufacturing partner TSMC, and it could only use its remaining stock of Kirin chips and opt for inferior 4G Snapdragon chips for its smartphones, i.e. Huawei P50 Pocket, as the ban affected Huawei to purchase 5G Snapdragon chips as well.
Well in 2022, after 2 years, Huawei brought great news that it will be bringing back its HiSilicon chips after its 2-year hiatus. In its official poster, Huawei claims it will be moving forward in the chip market once again in 2022, and for fans to stay tuned to the release.
Huawei HiSilicon is coming back in 2022 teaser
Not long after the announcement, rumors were already spreading, specifically in the Bilibili forum, that Huawei’s next HiSilicon chip would be called the HiSilicon Skylight 800.
However, Huawei was quick to respond, and under the forum post, they commented that the rumour was false news.
Huawei Denying The Rumour of the existence of the HiSilicon Skylight 800 SoC
Huawei will be launching a new HiSilicon chip again in 2022 and whether it will still bear the Kirin name or another fancy new one like “Skylight” still remains to be seen.
After the comeback in the European market and a lot of rumors, Honor has finally announced its first foldable phone: the Honor Magic V. Just like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the OPPO Find N, the Honor Magic V is a foldable smartphone that can turn into a tablet thanks to a big foldable display placed internally. The phone debuted in China about a month after the launch of the OPPO Find N, and it may represent a good alternative to the OPPO flagship since it is going to register the sold out everywhere. This comparison will highlight the differences between Honor Magic V and OPPO Find N: the latest Chinese foldable phones.
Honor Magic V vs OPPO Find N
Honor Magic V
OPPO Find N
THICKNESS
14.3 mm when folded, 6.7 mm when unfolded
15.9 mm when folded, 8 mm when unfolded
DISPLAY
Main display: 7.9 inches, 1984 x 2272p (Quad HD+), 381 ppi, Foldable OLED
External display: 6.45 inches HD+ (1080 x 2560p), OLED
7.1 inches, 1792 x 1920p (Quad HD+), Foldable AMOLED
External display: 5.49 inches, AMOLED, 988 x 1972 pixels (HD+)
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY
12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 12, Magic UI
Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 50 + 50 + 50 MP f/1.9, f/2.0 and f/2.2
42 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 13 + 16 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 selfie camera
32 MP f/2.4 cover camera
BATTERY
4750 mAh
Fast charging 66W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 33W and wireless charging 15W
Despite the Honor Magic V coming in a special leather variant, I prefer the design of the OPPO Find N and I think most people do. The reason is simple: it has a more compact form factor because it has a much smaller external display. Further, the rear cover reminds of the “impossible surface” of the OPPO Find X3 Pro, with a camera protruding gradually from the cover. The OPPO Find N is made with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, and it has a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The form factor of the Honor Magic V is the same, but with bigger dimensions and a taller external display. Besides the leather variant, there is also a version with a glass back and an aluminum frame.
Display
The Honor Magic V has the biggest internal display: a 7.9-inch OLED panel that folds in half sporting a Quad HD+ resolution, one billion colors, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. The OPPO Find N provides a similar image quality but it offers the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz and, as you probably noticed a higher max refresh rate. When it comes to the external display, the Honor Magic V is the winner: it has an OLED panel with a diagonal of 6.45 inches, one billion colors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Full HD+ resolution, and HDR10+. Unfortunately, none of these handsets features an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
The Honor Magic V is the most powerful foldable phone ever released because it is equipped with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform: an octa-core processor built at 4 nm with a max frequency of 3 GHz. The SoC is paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The Honor Magic V runs Android 12 customized by the new Magic UI 6 and, if the company will decide to launch it in the global market, it will feature Google Mobile Services. The OPPO Find N has a weaker but still flagship-class Snapdragon 888 mobile platform supported by up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, and it runs ColorOS 12 out of the box.
Camera
Which phone features the best cameras? It depends on what you usually do with the cameras, but overall, the OPPO Find N is more interesting. It has a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera, a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. Further, it has two 32 MP front cameras: one on the internal display and one on the external display. The Honor Magic V has three 50 MP sensors on the rear: the main camera, an ultrawide sensor (better than the ultrawide camera of the OPPO Find N), and a color spectrum sensor. Further, it has a pair of great 42 MP selfie cameras with 4K video recording.
The battery of the Honor Magic V is bigger with its capacity of 4750 mAh, but it will not always last more on a single charge. The Honor Magic V has a more efficient processor, but also bigger and less efficient displays. Honor Magic V supports faster 66W charging and reverse charging, but unlike the Find N, it lacks wireless charging.
Price
Honor Magic V starts from €1400/$1585, OPPO Find N from €1060/$1200. In my honest opinion, the OPPO Find N is a more interesting device due to its great cameras and its compact dimensions, as well as a few interesting software features. But the Magic V has better hardware and a wider display which may be better for productivity.
The two worlds of fashion and technology are being gradually bridged by the tech offerings of traditional fashion brands. These companies’ diversification into offering tech products with a mix of its fashion identity has been a mixed bag of success and near hits. Louis Vuitton is straddling the fashion-tech space with its latest smartwatch, the Tambour Horizon Light Up, which is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform.
The Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up is a luxurious digital timepiece that comes with a price of $3,000. It is a third-generation connected smartwatch with a 1.2-inch circular display designed with sapphire glass, a monogram dial ring, The Tambour Horizon Light Up runs on Louis Vuitton’s proprietary operating system. Louis Vuitton has now joined the growing list of companies developing their own operating systems like Motorola, OnePlus, and Huawei. The implication is that the product will not have software support from Google Play Store. Users can however avail themselves of the Chinese platform Alipay for a rich collection of apps on both Android and iOS devices.
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The Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon Light Up will get a software update on January 14 which could provide some improvements to the model. The smartwatch has several features which have become the basic standard for smart wearables. It is however limited in its functionality when compared with current high-end models. Therefore, it is seen that the Tambour Horizon Light Up is targeting the high-end and big-spending fashionista segment of the market.
Smartwatches have transformed the way health monitoring is carried out. It has been made possible that several body functions and vital statistics could be obtained on the go, as well as provide several fitness regimens for overall wellbeing. Blood glucose monitoring and blood pressure measurements are two important features that have recently been introduced by a few brands. There are reports now that Apple may not incorporate these two features in the immediate feature.
Apple’s next major sensor to be introduced to the Apple Watch, according to insiders, will not contain blood glucose and blood pressure sensors. These two features are very important additions to smartwatches, especially for sufferers of diabetes and high blood pressure medical conditions. Although the trajectory of development of the Apple Watch, has seen a sequential increment in its capabilities and functionalities it is unclear why the two features are not in the line for inclusion in the Apple Watch ecosystem.
As per the rumors, however, there is a likelihood that body temperature measurements could be provided this year. Three models are slated for release this year and an update of the Apple Watch SE.
Despite the setbacks in expectation, the Apple Watch continues to attract fans and users alike. Several stories globally had established the importance of the Apple Watch as a health and fitness device.
Last week, Meizu announced that it will be holding its first launch event of 2022 on January 12th in China. The brand has previously announced that it will be unveiling new products from its sub-brands like Lipro, PANDAER, and Mblu. And now, the company has teased its first desktop Bluetooth speaker.
Not much information about the upcoming speaker has been provided in the teaser other than its PANDAER branding and that the audio device will be aimed towards desktop users. The device will support connection over Bluetooth and might be aimed at gamers.
Separately, at the launch event, we could witness the launch of the first-ever Mblu-branded smartphone in years. This device is expected to go official as ‘mblu 10’ with model number M2110.
TENAA has already revealed the primary specs of this 4G-only handset. It is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD) sporting a dewdrop notch, a 2GHz octa-core processor, a triple camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging, 9.3mm thickness, 201g weight. Finally, it will be available in three colors (white, green, black).
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Xiaomi Redmi K40 features a 6.67” E4 AMOLED True Tone display and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes in multiple memory variants viz: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor Redmi K40 features a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 5MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you can find a 20MP camera in the front.
Redmi K40 is fueled by a 4520mAh battery and supports 33W fast flash charge. It operates on Android 11 based MIUI12 and supports both English and Chinese language. Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G comes in four different colors like Black, Blue, White, and Ink Feather.
Generally retailing for $399, you can now buy Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G at a discounted price of $299 only at Giztop. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
Vu, the India-based TV manufacturer has released its latest flagship, the Vu 75 QLED Premium TV. The 75-inch 4K TV has been launched at an introductory price of Rs. 119,999 ($1,620) on the Indian e-commerce site Flipkart and comes with a whole host of interesting features.
Vu 75 QLED Premium TV specifications and features
The Vu 75 QLED Premium TV comes with a 75-inch (190cm) QLED 4K (3840x2160p) display. It features Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG technology support, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The hardware is housed in a Charcoal Grey metal frame.
For audio, Vu 75 QLED Premium TV has a 40W output with two master speakers and two tweeters with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio support.
The smart TV is equipped with a 64-bit quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It runs Android TV 11 with access to the Google Play store. Additionally, it has an inbuilt Chromecast which is preloaded with Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos, Hotstar, and Youtube. It supports Google Assistant, which can be accessed with the microphone of the TV’s Bluetooth-enabled remote.
For connectivity, the TV features Bluetooth v5.0, four HDMI 2.1 Ports, dual band-WiFi, two USB ports, and an audio jack. The TV supports enhanced motion smoothing (MEMC) technology which enables 4K gaming at frame rates of up to 120fps.
The VU 75 QLED Premium TV comes with proprietary upscaling technology to provide you with the same audio and video quality for video-on-demand content that you would expect to experience in a movie theatre. It also has a Cricket mode for live matches that offers 100% Ball Visibility.
The smart TV measures 1672.9 x 1028.2 x 355mm and weighs 26.5kg with the stand.
Vu 75 QLED Premium TV price, availability
The VU 75 QLED Premium TV is on sale on Flipkart right now for an introductory price of Rs. 119,999 (~$1,620). After the introductory period is over, the price will go up to Rs. 150,000 (~$2,025)
Honor today help a launch event where the magic V foldable smartphone took the spotlight. However, the company equally unveiled the Honor Watch GS 3, a premium smartwatch with several features that will come in vital to users.
The Watch GS 3 was first spotted online around August last year and has been a regular in leak land since then. The smartwatch ditches the rugged look for a sleek one. It is manufactured using 316L low-carbon stainless steel with a 3D curved glass and a graduated bezel. The watch weighs 44g and has a thickness of 10.5mm.
The watch packs a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and a 326 ppi pixel density. Internally, the watch crams a 451 mAh battery that is said to bring up to 14 days of battery life on typical usage but when the GPS is turned on, it can last for 30 hours. The watch comes with fast charging as a 5-minute charge can serve a day’s usage.
Another impressive feature inboard is the 8-channel PPG module that it comes with. The module brings up to 97% minimum accuracy for heart rate tracking. The watch also has support for 24/7 blood oxygen tracking as well as sleep monitoring with over 200 suggestions to improve your sleep.
You also get a dual-frequency positioning supporting the five major satellite constellations of GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, and NAVIC. Users can also avail themselves of the over 100 sports modes onboard, 10 of which are categorized as professional sports modes. It runs on LiteOS and is powered by an Apollo4 chipset with 4GB of storage onboard. There is support for AliPay in China, thanks to the NFC chip on board and some pre-installed apps. The watch comes with 5ATM water resistance.
The Honor Watch GS 3 will be available in silver, gold, and a black variant dubbed Racing Pioneer. The silver and gold variant comes with Nappa leather straps while the Racing Pioneer edition has a durable rubber strap. The sliver and gold variants with Nappa leather straps will sell for 1,500 yuan (~$235) while the Racing Pioneer Edition comes in at 1,300 yuan (~$205).
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