AMD to share details about next-generation Zen 4 CPUs at CES 2022

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Dec 22, 2021

The quest for cutting-edge communications with high-octane network speeds is an area of research that continues to expand. The Research and Development units of major smartphone manufacturers continue to feel a certain Eldorado. Huawei and s few other companies have shown snippets of what could be achieved with 6G technology and the great opportunities waiting to be tapped.

Korea tech giant, LG has now added to the narrative by proposing to demonstrate the 6G technology during its participation in the 2021 Korea Science and Technology Exhibition from 22 to 24 December 2021. The company will showcase its strides in 6G wireless transmission and reception during the Exhibition held at Kintex, Ilsan. LG will unveil a power amplifier for 6G for the first time, in conjunction with the Fraunhofer Research Institute, Germany. LG has already tested the 6G power amplifier in Berlin back in August 2021. The company was able to successfully transmit and receive wireless data within a 100-meter direct distance outdoors using the 6G frequency band.

The power amplifier is meant to provide sufficient amplification of the transmission frequency for ultra-wideband wireless communication. The 6G terahertz frequency band will enable super high-speed data transmission rates not possible with current networks. The 6G network speed could reach 1 terabit per second. The company also demonstrated its adaptive beamforming technology for enhanced data quality, in partnership with Keysight Technologies.

The race for the commercial deployment of 6G technology is on and LG is targeting 2029 for the commercialization of its 6G technology. We’ll see whether LG will be pipped to the diadem by other companies.

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Apple lawsuit accuses Ericsson of unfair tactics in cellular patent negotiations

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Dec 22, 2021

In a seeming response to Ericsson’s earlier lawsuit in October that accused Apple of bad faith negotiations, Apple has now filed a lawsuit against Ericsson, accusing it of unfair and strong-arm tactics in cellular patent licensing negotiations. The two lawsuits point to the growing friction that had characterized the licensing negotiations so far. Apple’s lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

The Apple lawsuit alleges that Ericsson had breached its obligation to license patents that are critical to the telecommunications industry standards at fair rates. The suit is requesting the court to dismiss Ericsson’s earlier lawsuit and also to seal the complaint because it contains sensitive information relating to business operations, according to the patent platform, FOSS Patents. The Apple-Ericsson tango on patent licensing has been a long-drawn battle since 2015. The Ericsson lawsuit came on the back of negotiations to renew a 5G patent licensing agreement that is critical for sustaining the current industry standards.

The current scenario bears a close semblance to the 2015 issues when both companies also filed separate lawsuits. Ericsson, at that time, sought a ban on the iPhone in the United States, but a seeming amicable agreement was reached between the two companies in December 2015. The 2015 licensing agreement is silent on 5G technology, hence the need for another agreement. A long-drawn battle between both firms will be bad for the market, hence it is expected that, as was done in 2015, an amicable agreement will be reached between both tech giants.

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OnePlus CEO reveals the OnePlus 10 Pro with feature an LTPO 2.0 display

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Dec 22, 2021

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has been known to be very generous with releasing details of the brand’s upcoming flagships before they hit store shelves. The upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro is no exception. The CEO recently disclosed that the flagship smartphone will be launched in January 2022. Lau has now revealed another juicy detail of the OP 10 Pro.

In a Weibo post, the OnePlus CEO revealed that the smartphone will come with an LTPO 2.0 display which he touts to deliver a seamless display experience as a result of the new technology in use.

In case you don’t know, LTPO stands for Low-temperature polycrystalline oxide and it is a special type of OLED display backplane. This display technology allows displays to refresh at a flexible rate ranging between 1Hz and 120Hz. It also operates with a lower power need compared to the conventional LTPS OLED screens.

The OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to pack a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen which should be supplied by Samsung. The device will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. A triple camera setup is expected to be at the rear headlined by a 48MP main shooter and a 50MP ultrawide angle camera as well as an 8MP telephoto lens with up to 3x optical zoom. The device will cram a big 5,000 mAh battery under the hood with up to 80W fast charging support.

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Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet announced: 8.8-inch 120Hz display, Dolby Atmos

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Dec 22, 2021

Last week, Lenovo officials teased a tablet with the Legion branding revealing partially, its looks, design, and Dolby Vision Audio. Now, the company has officially unveiled the device.

According to an ITHome report, The device is finally unveiled by Lenovo and is called the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet. By the Legion branding, it is clear that this tablet is aimed at gamers, specifically mobile games who want something bigger than a smartphone but not as big as a tablet. That’s the need this tablet aims to fulfill with its 8.8-inch 2560 × 1600p display. The device is revealed to have a 120Hz refresh rate screen with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and supporting 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

The preview poster reveals that the bezels of the Legion Y700 are unequal in width. Additionally, a single camera with a flash on the rear can also be noticed. Previous teasers have revealed that the tablet features a boxy design with sharp, right-angled edges and a brushed metal finish, which has been applied to these edges for a more premium look. One of the edges was also previously shown to feature JBL, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos tags, indicating that the tablet will likely also feature some really high-quality speakers for a great gaming experience.

Lenovo has not provided any more details about the upcoming tablet yet but as a gaming-focused device, we can expect it to host a powerful SoC, which can be Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. So, stay tuned for more updates as we will be reporting any notable developments.

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Realme GT 2 Pro design officially unveiled: Specs and more!

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Dec 22, 2021

Earlier today, we reported on the release date of the upcoming Realme GT 2 series which is slated to launch in China on January 4. Now, Realme has officially teased the device giving us the first looks of the upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro.

VOGUE Italy has featured the upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro, revealing the design profile of the device via live images. Pictures of the device showcase a distinct stylistic approach that has been created in collaboration with Naoto Fukasawa, a well-known Japanese industrial designer.

The design featured on this smartphone is called Paper Tech Master Design, which is inspired by paper and offers a premium aesthetically pleasing look. Apart from the design, the GT 2 Pro features the world’s first bio-based smartphone design. Realme stated that the phone’s back cover uses a bio-polymer material which is an eco-friendly alternative to fossil raw materials.

The teased images confirm a triple camera module featuring 50MP primary cameras, the world’s first 150 degrees 50MP ultrawide camera, and a telephoto lens. A dual-LED flash is also present on the camera bump.

Additionally, ITHome has reported that the upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro has been sighted on e-commerce websites revealing key specs of the device. These include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a 6.51-inch FHD+ Super OLED screen, high refresh rate, under-screen fingerprint recognition, 5000mAh battery, and the realme UI 3.0. The phone is also said to feature a new Antenna Array Matrix System that will power the connectivity features of the GT 2 Pro.

The device is set to release in the Chinese market on January 4, 2022. So stay tuned as we will be covering the official launch event.

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Apple sold the most 5G Smartphones Globally in Q3 2021 – Strategy Analytics

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Dec 22, 2021

5G has always been touted as the future of wireless communications, with its speed claiming to be 10 times more than its predecessor, 4G. However, the global rollout of 5G has been relatively slow, until 2021, where more and more countries are picking up the pace for their 5G coverage rollout whilst integrating 5G internet into their digital community. In turn, the global demand for 5G devices has skyrocketed in 2021, and smartphone manufacturers are rushing in to fulfill the 5G needs of the consumers.

According to the latest report by Strategy Analytics, the champion of the global 5G smartphone shipments race in Q3 of 2021 is none other than the one trillion market value Cupertino-based tech giant, Apple. It is no surprise that Apple shipped the most 5G smartphones in Q3 2021 granted that it has just released its popular and brand new 5G based iPhone 13 series back in September 2021, as well as offering 100 USD price cuts for its 5G flagship of yesteryear, the iPhone 12 too. These two factors drove up sales of the iPhones, whilst in the process drove up 5G smartphone shipments for Apple as well.

However, Apple only accounts for 25% of all global 5G smartphone shipments in Q3 2021. The other 75% all came from Android phone manufacturers. Topping the Android charts once again is Xiaomi, as Xiaomi has been busy releasing its many 5G devices as of late with its flagship killers, the Poco F3 series and Mi 11T series, and its budget 5G entry-level devices, with the Poco M3 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 10 5G. But compared to Xiaomi’s last year Q3 performance, its Q3 2021 performance has stalled due to stiffer competition.

The biggest competitor is the runner-up of the global 5G Android smartphone shipments, Samsung. Assisted by its popular Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 released back in August, and its ever-expanding range of A series smartphones (with the Galaxy A22 5G as the latest and cheapest A series device with 5G support), Samsung has done a lot to make sure it does not fall behind its competitors. In Q3 2021, Samsung has been bridging the gap of overtaking Xiaomi in global 5G smartphone shipments and if the trend continues, Samsung can overtake Xiaomi as soon as the next quarter.

As for global 5G smartphone shipment growth, the fastest brand to see growth in the market currently is Honor, with a growth of 194% quarter on quarter. Honor was sold by Huawei to a Chinese tech consortium back in early 2021, due to its previous parent company, Huawei facing shortage issues from its suppliers, which include TSMC that manufactured its Kirin chips and Google that provided access to Google Play Services.

Despite the many challenges Honor faced, Honor made a comeback to the smartphone industry with its Honor 50 series. The Honor 50 series was to fill in the flagship gap left by Huawei since it sported Magic UI in China which was very similar to EMUI developed in China. In addition, the Honor 50 was also equipped with Qualcomm 5G chipsets as compared to Huawei’s current flagships which can only be obtained with Qualcomm 4G chipsets. The most important part is driving Honor’s sales growth globally outside of China is undoubtedly the return of Google Play Services apps on Honor smartphones as it is no longer a part of Huawei, thus not affected by the US sanctions on Huawei.

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World’s First Sodium-Ion Solar Generator: Bluetti NA300 & B480 unveiled

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Dec 22, 2021

Bluetti Power Inc, based in Les Vegas, is a leading world manufacturer of solar energy facilities including solar generators, photovoltaic panels, and related accessories and now they have made the world’s first Sodium-ion Solar generator.

With the rising awareness of global warming and climate change, technology is trying to head towards carbon neutrality, which urges the transition from conventional energy systems to renewable ones like chemical batteries and battery-powered machines.

And to this end, the world, in general, is shifting away from traditional fossil fuels to cleaner and better energy sources like lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries thereby have set their dominance for applications in consumer electronics, automobiles, and even aviation since their commercialization by Sony Corporation in 1991. However, this sudden massive energy shift has led to a global supply crunch for this comparatively rare metal and made it necessary for us to find alternative sources.

In order to combat this near future scarcity issue, Bluetti decided to use Sodium-ion batteries instead of lithium-ion. Sodium is one of the closest metals to lithium as it has almost similar chemical properties and is abundantly available in the earth’s crust. There is over one thousand times more sodium than lithium in the Earth’s crust. Thus sodium-ion batteries are considered an optimal alternative to lithium-ion. And after some research and development, Bluetti has created the world’s first sodium-ion solar generator Bluetti NA300 & B480

Bluetti NA300 & B480

Worlds first Sodium-ion Battery Power stations

Bluetti NA300 & B480 retain almost all features available in its predecessor EP500 Pro (lithium-ion battery). The sodium-ion power station comes with 4 x 20A plugs and 1 x 30A L14-30 output ports driven by the built-in 3000W pure sine wave inverter that can juice up almost all your household electronic appliances. The NA300 further outstrips the EP500 Pro’s incredible 2400W solar input to 3000W. It is also being cited as the fastest charging solar generator as it goes from 0 to 80% in just 30 mins when using 6000W swift AC + PV dual charging. (3000W Max. for both AC and PV)

However, NA300 provides a capacity of 3000Wh which is less than the 5100Wh of EP500 Pro in the same size. This inherent difference is due to the current sodium-ion battery technology limitations. However, with the ongoing research and development and general advancement in technology, we can hope for better capacity results for sodium-ion batteries in the near future.

When talking about overall capacity, NA300 favorably supports 2 x B480 battery modules (4800Wh each) which brings the total capacity to 12600Wh. This means the NA300 power unit can supply constant electricity to a family for several days or even a week. This is especially useful during grid failures or natural disasters. Additionally, NA300 also offers the 240V, 6000W connection with a Fusion Box and another NA300 and supports IoT App Remote Control by iOS or Android.

In a low-temperature environment of -20°C (-4℉), the sodium-ion battery pack in NA300 and B480 has a capacity retention rate of more than 85% and provides a system integration efficiency of over 80%, which is perfect for powering in winter or in regions with extremely low temperatures.

All in all, the first-generation sodium-ion battery by Bluetti excels in terms of cost, low-temperature performance, quick-charging, and other electrochemical aspects.

Bluetti NA300 & B480 Sodium-ion Battery Power station will debut at CES 2022 on Jan 5. Apart from the sodium battery, you can also expect a range of new products from Bluetti, demonstrating their state-of-the-art technology and alternative power solutions towards a sustainable future. So stay tuned to Bluettipower.com for further information.

Vivo Watch 2 launched; features eSIM support & up to 14 days battery life

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Dec 22, 2021

Vivo launched its first smartwatch in September last year dubbed Vivo Watch. The smartwatch came with a sleek design and several top-notch features that made it stand out among its peers. The brand has teased a successor for a while now and indeed, the second-generation Vivo smartwatch has been announced in China. The Vivo Watch 2, as it is called, arrives with several outstanding features including e-SIM support and long battery life.

The Watch 2 comes with a decent 1,299 yuan (~$204) price tag and for that amount you get a smartwatch with an ultra-long battery life of 7 days with the e-SIM turned on. If the e-SIM is turned off, the battery life can go up to 14 days.

The Vivo Watch 2 also comes with support for Himalaya FM and Netease Cloud Music, making it possible to stream music directly without connecting with a smartphone. There is also support for dozens of built-in sports modes that users can choose from. The 50ATM waterproof and dustproof rating makes it suitable for use even when swimming.

Vivo also included an emergency call feature on the Watch 2 that makes it possible to reach emergency services such as the fire services, paramedics, or police in an emergency even without a paired smartphone. Unlike traditional wearable devices that monitor sleep based on acceleration sensors, the Vivo Watch 2 smartwatch uses advanced CPC cardiopulmonary coupled sleep analysis technology, which can more accurately determine the stage and proportion of sleep and can accurately record even the noon nap.

The smartwatch can monitor the user’s health round the clock, including continuous blood oxygen monitoring, all-day heart rate monitoring, etc., and can automatically synchronize the data to the mobile phone to facilitate user traceability. It also provides lifestyle guidance such as stress monitoring, body vitality values, and reminders to drink water.

In terms of the design, the Vivo Watch 2 adopts a bezel-less display design. The Watch 2 uses a 316L stainless steel body while the strap is a standard fluorine rubber strap, which is flexible and durable while being comfortable and stable to wear. The strap uses a new Japanese-shaped buckle, allowing users to wear it without fear of sweating too much. There is also a second option with Nappa leather straps. Nappa leather straps are made of extremely demanding bull-headed leather, which is made by a special tanning process with a history of more than 100 years.

The Watch 2 comes in black, white, and silver frame colors and is presently listed on Vivo’s website.

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vivo S12 series launched: 50MP dual front cameras with dual LED flash for the ultimate selfie experience

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Dec 22, 2021

The vivo S series of phones is easily one of the best recommendations for those that prioritize selfies over everything else. The latest addition to it comes in the form of the vivo S12 and S12 Pro that again take the selfie-shooting experience to the next level with their improved dual pixel-dense front cameras, but that has now been paired with top-tier performance too, thanks to the usage of high-end Dimensity processors.

vivo S12 Pro specifications

Moving on first to the vivo S12 Pro, the phone features a curved 90Hz 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with support for HDR10+. The smooth display has been paired with a high touch response rate as well that reaches up to 240Hz. The phone measures reasonably thin and light with a thickness of just 7.36mm and a weight of 171g.

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Under the hood, you get the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor – a flagship-level chip that has been proven to be quite a performer under both gaming and regular usage scenarios. A 4300mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging help meet the power requirements of the device.

But it’s the camera setup of the vivo S12 Pro that’s the most impressive, particularly the ones on the front comprised of 50MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide cameras. The dual cameras are joined by dual-LED flash, housed within the top bezel. A number of AI-enhanced shooting modes are also available like “AR cute shooting”, sports capture, double exposure, dual-view video, and more. The rear cameras, on the other hand, are comprised of 108MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro sensors.

vivo S12 specifications

A more affordable vivo S12 was also unveiled with the launch event with a design quite similar to its Pro variant but with a twist – it not only ditches the curved screen but also comes with a much boxier design. Its dimensions measure 157.20×72.42×7.39mm and its weight stands at 179g. The screen is a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED with a 180Hz screen sampling rate.

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The front cameras of the device are housed in a notch and come in a 44MP + 8MP setup. The rear cameras are near identical to the vivo S12 Pro, comprised of 108MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro sensors.

A MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chip handles the processing needs of the device and it gets its juice from a 4200mAh battery, again with 44W fast charging support.

vivo S12 series price and variants

The vivo S12 Pro comes in 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB RAM and storage configs that cost 3,399 Yuan (~$533) and 3,699 Yuan (~$580) respectively.

The vivo S12 comes in 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB RAM and storage configs that cost 2,799 Yuan (~$439) and 2,999 Yuan (~$470) respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 to come in Exynos and Snapdragon variants: Report

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Dec 22, 2021

The South Korean tech giant Samsung has lately faced a lot of stock and availability issues with their smartphones. These problems have arisen from the ongoing global chip shortage and it appears that it will even affect the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A53. However, new reports suggest Samsung might be planning a workaround.

According to a report by GalaxyClub, the Galaxy A53 will have two different variants powered by two different chipsets. In addition to the Europe version with model number SM-A536B, Samsung will also release a second 5G version with model number SM-A536E. The latter is expected to be shipped to countries in the Middle East and North Africa, and a number of Asian markets, including India. One of these variants is expected to host a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset while the other might come with an Exynos 1200.

Previous Geekbench listings have revealed that the American variant of the Galaxy A53 has appeared with the model number SM-A536U, carrying an “s5e8825” Exynos chip, which is likely the upcoming Exynos 1200.

So far, leaks have hinted at the upcoming Galaxy A53 to feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone has a 64MP primary camera, stereo speakers, an IP rating, an in-display fingerprint reader, and a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone might be launched in Q1 or Q2 of 2022.

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[Deal] Grab Amazfit T-Rex at only ₹5,499 in India (₹4,500 off)

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Dec 22, 2021

Zepp (formerly Huami) launched the Amazift T-Rex in India in June 2020. Despite releasing the Amazfit T-Rex Pro in the country in late March 2021, the company continued to sell the original model. Now, one and a half years after its debut in the region, the wearable receives a massive discount.

The Amazfit T-Rex made its debut in India priced at ₹9,999. But now, interested customers can grab it at only ₹5,499.

The smartwatch’s official online retailer Amazon India is offering a flat ₹4,000 discount on it. On top of that, the seller is offering a ₹500 discount coupon. Clubbed together, these two offers bring down the price of the wearable from ₹9,999 to 5,499.

In simpler words, Amazfit T-Rex is currently being sold at almost half of its launch price in India. It’s a no-brainer purchase if you are looking for a rugged smartwatch in this price segment. That’s because there’s no such offering from any brand at this price.

Amazon India appears to be clearing the old stock with the help of the hefty discount. We are saying this since the wearable is already sold out on Amazfit’s website.

Having said that, if you were planning to buy Amazfit T-Rex Pro, we are sorry to say that it’s still being sold at its launch price of ₹12,999.

TCL restarts sales of its Google TVs after releasing software fixes

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Dec 22, 2021

TCL had recently suspended the sales of its 6 Series and 5 Series Google TVs temporarily due to an issue that caused them to run slow and face software based bugs. Now, the company has announced that its TVs are going on sale again.

According to a spokesperson of the Chinese company, “Recent software updates have allowed us to make significant improvements on the stability and speed of the TCL televisions featuring Google TV. With these updates, this product now represents the powerful performance that TCL and Google believe is the future of TV.” In other words, the resumption of sales arrives as it finally released a new software that fixes most, if not, all of these issues.

For those unaware, the brand is known for its TVs that feature Roku software. However, it has also launched some Android TV products as well in the past. On the other hand, the 6 Series (R646) and 5 Series (R546) are its first TV models that feature Google TV. Although, early buyers of these models found that the their TV suffered from slow performance and some major bugs when using the new TV.

So for those using the Google TV powered the company’s newer models, you should receive an update prompt to bring your TV to the latest firmware that should improve performance and overall experience. As per an official statement from the brand, “TCL is committed to delivering premium products with world class experiences and the new product featuring Google TV is certainly no different.”

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Apple to launch new Intel based Mac, despite its shift to custom silicon

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Dec 22, 2021

Despite MacBooks shifting away from Intel processors in favor of its custom silicon, Apple is not entirely transitioning its Mac lineup to its self developed chipsets. It appears that the company aims on launching a new Mac PC that features Team Blue’s processor.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant has yet to release a new Intel based Mac. The new PC will be a Mac Pro, which is its top of the line and most powerful computer. In other words, the brand might still not be ready to transition its high end model Mac Pro to its custom Apple Silicon. As per the report, the iPhone maker is working on two new Mac Pro models, with one arriving with a major redesign while the second model will feature the current design but with refreshed specifications.

Notably, while Apple M1 series chips have proven capable in the MacBooks, it seems that the company is not completely confident enough to shift its desktop grade professional workstation to its custom silicon. For those unaware, Mac Pro’s are usually targeted towards professionals like animators, photographers, Hollywood insiders, and others. So, we can expect the upcoming Mac Pro to feature Intel’s Xeon series chipset that arrives with “advanced performance, security, efficiency, and built-in AI acceleration to handle IoT workloads and more powerful AI,” as claimed by Intel.

This also implies that Apple has yet to completely cut ties with Intel, despite its MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac series shifting to its custom chips. One reason for the Mac Pro lineup not being shifted to the new chips is likely due to their architecture, since the Apple Silicon is based on an entirely different architecture than the Intel processors.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro appears on Google Play Console ahead of global launch

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Dec 22, 2021

OPPO debuted the OPPO Reno7 series in China at the end of November. Just like the previous Reno models, the newer ones are also expected to release in other markets. Ahead of that, the devices have been receiving necessary certifications. The OPPO Reno7 Pro has been now also listed on Google Play Console before its international release.

The Google Play Console listing of OPPO Reno7 Pro does not reveal anything new about the handset. This is obvious as the smartphone is already official in China. But it indicates that the phone is now ready for its global launch.

The OPPO Reno7 Pro is the successor of the OPPO Reno6 Pro. The latest model arrives with a new design, which also includes a notification light around the rear camera module. It ditches the curved display for the iPhone-like flat frame.

As far as specs are concerned, the OPPO Reno7 Pro comes with a 6.55-inch 90Hz OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max chipset, up to 12GB RAM/256GB storage, 50MP (Sony IMX766 sensor, wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera setup, and 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera.

Other features include dual stereo speakers, graphite sheet + VC liquid cooling system, X-axis linear motor, ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, 4,500mAh battery, 65W fast charging, 7.45mm thickness, and 180g weight.

The OPPO Reno7 Pro will reportedly cost between ₹41,000 and ₹43,000 in India.

Amazfit releases major software updates for GTS 3 & GTR 3 series smartwatches

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Dec 22, 2021

The Chinese smart wearables maker Zepp Health launched their popular line of Amazfit smartwatches earlier this year including the GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3. Now, the company has rolled out some major software updates for these devices.

These devices work on the company’s own Zepp OS which has now been upgraded to version number 8.26.3.1 for the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro marking the second major update for the device. The update brings the GoPro Mini app for the GTR 3 Pro available now in Zepp’s app store. Zepp health has also introduced a new background application status indicator on watch faces. Additionally, the update also brings a screen lock function in the control center, manual altitude calibration, as well as the usual improvements to system stability and fixing of some known bugs.

The Amazfit GTS 3 with version number 7.30.3.1, and the Amazfit GTR 3 receive the exact same features and changes with this latest firmware update minus the GoPro Mini app which is only available for the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro.

For those unaware, the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro was released back in October 2021 sporting a 1.45 inch AMOLED panel and new BioTracker PPG 3.0 biometric sensor, adding the ability to measure multiple health metrics at the same time. It’s One tap Measuring even allows one to measure their heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress level, and breathing rate and get all four results in 45 seconds. The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is priced at $229 in the US markets, but you can find it for cheaper during the holiday seasons.

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vivo V23 5G gets certified by BIS, SIRIM before launch

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Dec 22, 2021

Chinese handset maker vivo unveiled the vivo V23e in 4G and 5G variants in November. The rest of the vivo V23 lineup is being rumored to debut soon since then. Ahead of its release, the vanilla vivo V23 5G has now been certified by two major agencies.

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The upcoming vivo V23 5G with model number V2130 has received certifications from BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) as well as SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia). This means the smartphone could soon release in India and Malaysia.

According to a report from earlier this month, the vivo V23 5G will be similar to the vivo V23e 5G but with better cameras and a chipset. Unsurprisingly, it will succeed the vivo V21 5G from earlier this year.

There will also be a vivo V23 Pro 5G. This phone was recently spotted on Geekbench featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. It will reportedly sport a changeable fluorite glass design. The device is expected to be a tweaked vivo S12 Pro.

On the other hand, we don’t have any further information on the vivo V23 5G. We even don’t know whether it will be available in a 4G version like the vivo v23e.

Having said that, we expect to learn more about the vivo V23 5G and vivo V23 Pro 5G before their official launch in the coming weeks.

Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4 update suspended due to issues with Google Play system

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 22, 2021

Samsung has temporarily halted the rollout of the One UI 4 update for the Galaxy S21 owing to compatibility issues with the Google Play system on some devices. To recall, the update has been released across multiple regions for select flagship and high-end Galaxy devices.

The announcement (via Tizenhelp) was made on the official Samsung community forums by a moderator who further revealed that Google is currently “taking action after analyzing the content.”

From this, it is not unsafe to assume that it’s not exactly Samsung that’s to be solely blamed for the problem as Google has also been stated to be involved. It is not clear when the update will be released again but the moderator says it will be done only after “Google’s actions are complete.”

This isn’t the first time Samsung has had to temporarily pull the plug on a One UI 4 rollout as it was earlier the Galaxy Z Flip3 that suffered a similar fate in South Korea.

Regardless, if a bit too excited, you can always manually check if any updates are available through Settings > Software update. If available, then just hit on the Download and install button. And if it’s not, then well, you can always try again after a while.

One UI 4 brings a number of improvements over One UI 3.1 in the form of UI updates and a number of other miscellaneous improvements. Tweaks to the UI include the implementation of a monet-like theming system, new system animations, a few revamped apps, a re-designed quick settings panel, and more.

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International Redmi Note 11 4G bags BIS, NBTC certifications

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