During the 2021 Investor Day event, Qualcomm unveiled its next-generation technology that paves a path for the company to compete against Apple Silicon’s new M-series chips used for the new Mac devices.
Qualcomm has unveiled its new CPU hardware that is designed by Nuvia, a chip startup founded by three former Apple engineers. For those who are unaware, Qualcomm had acquired Nuvia earlier this year for $1.4 billion.
The company is looking to advance its PC processors with the next-generation Arm-based SoC which it says is “designed to set the performance benchmark for Windows PCs” that would be able to go head to head with Apple’s M-series processors.
The chipset company is also aiming to be a leader for “sustained performance and battery life.” Further, Qualcomm has also promised that it would be scaling up its Adreno GPUs for offering desktop-class gaming capabilities for its future PC products.
The new Qualcomm chips for PCs, designed by Nuvia, are slated to ship in consumer products sometime in 2023. This is quite a long time, giving Apple about two more years to unveil or showcase its future Apple Silicon chips.
It will be interesting to see Qualcomm’s new take for the PC chips as its previous attempts have been lackluster so far. So far, it has launched Snapdragon 8cx processors and partnered with Microsoft for the SQ1 and SQ2 chips on the Surface X.
Qualcomm aiming to compete with Apple isn’t surprising as the Cupertino-based giant stunned everyone when it announced its plan of transitioning Mac devices from Intel to its own Apple Silicon platform which so far has three chips — M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max. These processors from the company, based on the ARM architecture, offer a revolutionary experience of power and battery life.
A few days ago, on 11th November, PUBG: New State was launched for Android and iOS devices as a new battle royale game set in the future. The game has been popular as it has now crossed 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store.
This isn’t surprising as the game had over 55 million pre-registrations prior to its release. It has also claimed the #1 spot in over 165 countries, including South Korea, the United States, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia, among others.
This new PUBG: New State game has been launched globally in around 200 countries. The game’s publisher Krafton has not yet announced the number of downloads taken place on the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads.
The game had faced some post-launch issues including server crashes and smartphone bricking. However, the developers seem to have addressed and fixed those issues with a couple of updates. Several users had reported on the day of the game’s launch about the unresponsive loading screens, inability to join a match, and more.
Krafton has put in several new features into the game to make it more appealing and exciting for battle royale players. For starters, the storyline is based in the year 2051 and thus the players have access to futuristic weapons and vehicles.
Earlier this year, the company had launched Battlegrounds Mobile India which is available exclusively for Indian users. The game recently crossed 50 million downloads in the country before it was released on iOS.
A couple of months back, Realme unveiled its first tablet dubbed the Realme Pad in the market. The tablet offered great specs at an affordable price but was limited to the Indian market. Now, the Realme Pad has officially reached the European markets.
Since it’s Black Friday, Realme has made the tablet available for Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands at a discounted price. It is originally priced at €260(~$294) for the Wi-Fi only variant but thanks to the Black Friday sale, it is available for as low as €200(~$226). The sale price is valid till November 29.
If we compare this with the Indian pricing, then we can say that the tablet is slightly expensive in the European markets. The Realme Pad comes at a cheaper price of ₹13,999(~$188) in India. But, it is worth noting that it is the base 3GB RAM + 32GB variant, whereas, the European model is 4GB RAM + 64GB variant. That said, the 4GB RAM + 64GB (Wi-Fi + LTE variant) costs ₹17,999(~$242) which is again slightly affordable than the original €260(~$294) pricing for which the Wi-Fi-only model is listed in Europe.
The Realme Pad comes in a metal body design with a 10.4-inch LCD display. The screen has a 2000 x 1200 pixels resolution and 360 nits of brightness. It comes with features like Reading Mode, Night Mode, Dark Mode, and Sunlight Mode. It features an 8MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera.
It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage is expandable via a microSD card slot up to 1TB. It packs a 7,100mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It runs on the Realme UI for Pad on top of the Android 11 OS.
Earlier this week, Samsung revealed the One UI 4 stable update plan for South Korea. On the same day, the company started rolling out the Android 12-based software for the Galaxy S22 series. Now, the firm has announced the update timeline for India as well.
According to an official announcement post on Samsung Members, a total of 61 Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets will update to One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 in India. The update rollout will commence from December 2021 and will continue till July 2022.
Samsung Android 12 One UI 4 Stable Release Plan India
December 2021
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Galaxy S21 5G
Galaxy S21+ 5G
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
January 2022
Galaxy Fold
Galaxy S10e
Galaxy S10
Galaxy S10+
Galaxy Note10
Galaxy Note10+
Galaxy S10 Lite
Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy S20
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy Note10 Lite
Galaxy Note20
Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G/LTE
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
February 2022
Galaxy Tab S7+
Galaxy Tab S7
Galaxy A52
Galaxy A52s 5G
Galaxy A72
April 2022
Galaxy Tab S6
Galaxy A71
Galaxy A51
Galaxy A32
Galaxy F62
Galaxy Tab S7 FE
May 2022
Galaxy Tab S6
Galaxy A31
Galaxy M31
Galaxy M21
Galaxy M31s
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Galaxy A22 5G
Galaxy F22
Galaxy F42 5G
Galaxy M21 2021 Edition
Galaxy M32
Galaxy M32 5G
Galaxy M42 5G
Galaxy M52 5G
June 2022
Galaxy A21s
Galaxy M51
Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)
Galaxy F41
Galaxy A22
Galaxy F12
Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
July 2022
Galaxy M11
Galaxy M01
Galaxy A12
Galaxy F02s
Galaxy M02s
Galaxy M02
Galaxy A03s
Galaxy M12
Interestingly, the Galaxy Tab S6 is mentioned two times in the list. Perhaps, the company might have listed the LTE and WiFi variants of the tablet separately.
Anyway, this update schedule is subject to change like any other software rollout plan. Since Samsung has a record of delivering updates before the timeline, users need not worry.
BYD, a popular Chinese automobiles manufacturer, has announced that the company will be showcasing its BYD Yuan Plus electric SUV car at the upcoming 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show on 19th November.
The BYD Yuan Plus is the first pure electric SUV based on the new BYD e-Platform 3.0 which debuted in the BYD Dolphin (BYD EA1). It is said to integrate features like intelligence, efficiency, safety, and aesthetics.
The peak parameters offered by the platform include 800-volt system voltage, 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration time of 2.9 seconds, and a range of 600 miles (966 km). The platform packs the Blade Battery and a heat pump as standard. It can offer up to 800V charging capacity in some applications.
BYD Yuan Plus is a compact SUV with a length, width, and height of 4,455 mm, 1,875 mm, and 1,615 mm, respectively. In China, the EV will be made available in two variants — one with a range of 430 km and another with a 510 km range. Both the variants will have a single motor generating 150 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque.
As noted above, the BYD Yuan Plus will be physically unveiled at the upcoming Guangzhou Auto Show that will take place between 19th November and 28th November. It will be made available for purchase in Q1 2022 (January-March 2022) with prices ranging between CNY 130,000 and 160,000 which is roughly between $20,349 and $25,045.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Nexport will be selling the BYD Yuan Plus in Australia from October this year. However, the rollout has been delayed “by a couple of months” because of production and shipping setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ZTE has a lineup of Axon 30 series smartphones, among which, the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra is the flagship model. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a new variant of the phone that will break recorders in terms of memory configuration.
The company has shared a teaser poster on Weibo which reveals that the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition will be launched on 25th November. What’s interesting is that the phone is touted to be the world’s first to pack 18GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
So far, the device has been available with a top-configuration of 16GB RAM and 1TB internal storage. With the upcoming variant, the Chinese company is increasing the phone’s RAM by 2GB, resulting in it reaching 18GB.
From the poster shared by the company, it appears that this upcoming Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition will be made available in limited quantities. To know more about the smartphone, its pricing and availability information, we will have to wait for the official launch set to take place next week.
Apart from the memory configuration, we expect the rest of the phone’s specifications to remain the same as the Axon 30 Ultra. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel main camera, a 64-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 64-megapixel ultrawide shooter with a 120-degree FOV, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.
On the front side, the smartphone features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Running Android operating system, it is powered by a 4,600mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging.
The year 2021 is about to end and Samsung is all set to introduce new smartphones and tablets for 2022. We have been hearing more about these upcoming devices for the past few days. A new report has now even revealed the chipsets powering these forthcoming products.
According to a report by The Elec, Samsung is planning to launch a total of 64 smartphones and tablets. Out of these, 31 models will use Qualcomm chips, new Exynos SoCs co-developed by Samsung and AMD will power 20 models, MediaTek chipsets will be used in 14 models, and there will be 3 models with UNISOC chipsets.
Samsung Smartphone & Tablet Lineup Chipset 2022
Total – 64 Models
Qualcomm – 31
Exynos – 20
MediaTek – 14
UNISOC – 3
Talking about specific devices, the Galaxy S22 series will use both Exynos (South Korea, Europe) and Qualcomm (US) chips. There are also reports stating that India and Africa will be getting Qualcomm variants instead of Exynos.
Further, the Galaxy S22 FE is said to exclusively use Exynos silicon and it will enter mass production in Q3 2022. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 FE will be powered by both Qualcomm and Exynos SoCs.
The Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Galaxy Flip4 will solely come with a Qualcomm chip, while Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will be driven exclusively by an Exynos chipset.
Interestingly, the Galaxy A53 will switch to Exynos from Qualcomm. Similarly, Galaxy A33 will transition from MediaTek to Exynos. Finally, the Galaxy A73 will be powered by a Qualcomm silicon, Snapdragon 778G to be precise.
Having said that, since the global semiconductor shortage is still prevailing, the above-mentioned details are subject to change.
Motorola is expected to announce two flagship phones in December in China. It appears that these devices could be the Moto Edge S30 and Edge X smartphones. Both models have received certification from the TENAA authority of China.
Moto Edge S30 specifications
The Motorola phone with XT2175-2 model number that has appeared at TENAA is expected to launch as the Moto Edge S30. This phone is likely to release in global markets with the Moto G200 moniker. The device measures 168 x 75.5 x 8.8mm and weighs 202 grams. It has a 6.78-inch LCD FHD+ display that reportedly supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It seems to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset and 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage choices.
Moto Edge S30 TENAA images
The Edge S30 rear side features a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. It is equipped with other features like a 4,700mAh battery, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and Android 11. Its 3C certification has suggested that it may carry support for 33W fast charging.
Moto Edge X specifications
The Motorola handset with XT2201-2 model number that has been certified by TENAA is expected to launch in China with the Moto Edge X moniker. It is likely to be called Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in other markets. The smartphone measures 163 x 75.49 x 8.4mm and weighs 201 grams. It houses a 6.67-inch OLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is likely to debut as one of the first phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. It will be assisted by 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage.
Moto Edge XTENAA iamges
The device features a 60-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It has other features such as a 4,700mAh rated battery, 68W fast charging, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Android 11 OS.
Earlier this month, Vivo announced the Vivo V23e smartphone in Vietnam. It debuted as the company’s first phone powered by the Helio G96. Now the company is gearing up to announce the 5G variant of the device. A landing of the Vivo V23e 5G is now live on Vivo Thailand’s website. The company has confirmed that it will be announcing it at 6:30 PM (local time) on Nov. 23 in Thailand.
The official images show that the Vivo V23e 5G will be available in black and blue gradient colors. Its front side features a waterdrop notch, which houses a 44-megapixel selfie camera.
The V23e 5G seems to feature an OLED screen with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The rear side of the Vivo V23e 5G has a triple camera unit. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specs of the phone.
Vivo V23w 5G
The Vivo V23e 5G will be succeeding the Vivo V21e 5G, which launched in June this year. The predecessor model is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset and 8 GB of RAM.
The V21e 5G has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear panel has a 64-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. It is fitted with a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution.
The V21e 5G has a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. It is equipped with other features such as 128 GB internal storage, a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
Earlier this month, a smartphone called TD Tech N8 Pro made its debut in China. The device went out of stock within days of its release and was rumored to be discontinued. Now, it is said that this handset will hit the shelves once again at the end of the year.
TD Tech N8 Pro
TD Tech N8 Pro is a rebranded HUAWEI nova 8 Pro with 5G connectivity. In fact, TD Tech Co., Ltd. itself has confirmed to a media house that the components for this phone are purchased from Huawei, reports ITHome.
At the same time, the company has also revealed that this smartphone is not discontinued. Instead, it is now mainly aimed at corporate users and will be restocked next month. Interested customers will get a chance to purchase it once again from the end of December 2021. The handset will be sold on JD.
A Bloomberg report recently exposed that Huawei is looking to license its smartphone designs to Chinese partners. TD Tech Co., Ltd. is listed as one of these partners. This suggests TD Tech N8 Pro is probably just a trial and we might see more such rebadged Huawei phones in the future.
According to ITHome, TD Tech is a telecom equipment manufacturer, which originated as a joint venture between Nokia and Simens. It is presently a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Tech Holding Limited.
Huawei and Nokia Hong Kong are investors of this parent holding company. Huawei’s rotating chairman Xu Zhijun is the director of this firm.
Apple has seen some impressive numbers related to the sales of the iPhone 13 series and now the company is reportedly set to increase its lead with the bumper sales in the current quarter as well, i.e. from October to December this year.
According to a new report from Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives (via AppleInsider), the Cupertino-based technology giant is estimated to sell more than 80 million iPhones in the current holiday quarter, which happens to be Apple’s first fiscal quarter for 2022.
In his note, Ives writes: “Despite the chip shortage and Rubik’s Cube logistics that Apple (and every other technology, auto, and retail vendor) is dealing with we are seeing tremendous demand trends both in the US and China for iPhone 13 which is a positive sign that Apple could exceed selling 80 million iPhone units in the quarter with stronger Pro versions driving higher ASPs.”
It is further noted that between Black Friday and Christmas, the company could sell 40 million units of iPhones. Not just that, the company is also expected to sell up to 100 million Apple AirPods in this quarter.
This is in line with what J. P. Morgan had predicted based on the delivery times for the iPhone 13 series. The investment firm noted that with the delivery timeframe growing longer for the 2021 models of the iPhones, demand is surpassing supply by around 15%.
Apple’s iPhone production, like many other products, has been suffering from the global chip shortage and the estimated shipping time for the iPhone 13 was spanning weeks and has cost the company $6 billion. As per the report, Apple suppliers have managed to ease the shortage of certain components and with a production boom, it will be able to address the issues of availability and demand.
Motorola is reportedly working on a new G-series phone called the Moto G71. The handset was recently approved certification sites such as FCC and TENAA. These certifications suggested that it may not take too long for the G71 to go official. Now, TechnikNews has shared the key specifications of the smartphone to reveal what to expect from it.
Moto G71 specifications (Rumored)
The Moto G71 will be featuring a 6.43-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. For selfies and video calls, it features a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
The rear camera module of the G71 is pioneered by a 50-megapixel. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Moto G71 TENAA images
The G71 could be one of the first phones to feature the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The upcoming OnePlus Nord N20 5G is also expected to be driven by the SD695 chip. The G71 is expected to arrive with 4 / 6/ 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that may carry support for 30W fast charging through a USB-C port.
The G71 will arrive with an IP52 rated chassis. It is likely to feature a dedicated button for accessing the Google Assistant, a mono speaker, Android 11 with OS updates for two years, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it weighs 170 grams.
Motorola is expected to announce the Moto G200 smartphone soon. It is expected to succeed the Moto G100 that debuted earlier this year. Last month, TechnikNewsleaked all the major specs of the Moto G200. Now the publication has shared the fresh renders to reveal the design of the smartphone.
As can be seen in the images, the Moto G200’s display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The back panel of the device has a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. The right edge of the G200 features a volume rocker and a power key.
Moto G200 renders by TechnikNews
It is unclear whether the Motorola logo available on the rear shell of the device is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The image shows that it will be available in colors such as black and gradient blue.
Moto G200 specifications
The Moto G200’s screen offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel OmniVision OV16A1Q front-facing camera. Its rear camera includes a 108-megapixel Samsung S5KHM2 primary camera, a 13-megapixel HI-1336 ultrawide camera, which doubles up as a macro camera, and a 2-megapixel OmniVision depth sensor.
Moto G200 renders by TechnikNews
The Snapdragon 888 and 8 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the Moto G200. There is no word on the battery size of the device. It will come preinstalled with Android 11. It is expected to launch in China with the Motorola Edge S30 moniker.
After the initial launch in Asia, Realme just launched its latest flagship in the European market: Realme GT Neo2 is now officially available in Europe with a discounted price tag due to a deal launched for the Black Friday period. At its price, it is one of the most stunning flagship killers you can buy in the current market. But is it really the best or you can find something better as a European customer? If we look at the concurrence, there are not many flagship killers able to compete with the Realme GT Neo2, that is the reason why we decided to include the best ones in comparison. This is a comparison between the specifications of Realme GT Neo2 and Xiaomi 11T. Tomorrow, we will publish another comparison between Realme GT Neo2 and OnePlus Nord 2 5G, covering the two most amazing flagships you can get in the same price range as the GT Neo2 if you live in Europe.
Realme GT Neo2 vs Xiaomi 11T
Realme GT Neo2
Xiaomi 11T
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
162.9 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 199.8 grams
164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm, 203 g
DISPLAY
6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 65W
5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP53 certification
Design
The design of the Realme GT Neo2 is slightly more attractive because it comes in original color variants such as the gradient NEO Blue and NEO Green with a black stripe reminding of a sports car. Further, it is a more compact phone and its camera module is less invasive. On the other hand, you can get a better build quality with the Xiaomi 11T: this handset has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant, and it also provides the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the display. Its design includes a glass back and an aluminum frame.
Display
If we talk about displays, then Xiaomi 11T is one step forward on the paper. Its AMOLED panel is able to show up to one billion colors providing the HDR10+ certification, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a diagonal of 6.67 inches. The AMOLED panel found on the Realme GT Neo2 shows just 16 million colors and it is smaller with a diagonal of 6.62 inches, but unlike the Xiaomi 11T, it packs an in-display fingerprint reader (on the 11T, it is mounted at the side, on the power key). Both the phones feature stereo speakers providing great audio quality.
Specs & Software
If you are searching for the most powerful hardware, then you should choose the Realme GT Neo2. First of all, it has the most powerful chipset: the Snapdragon 870 running at 3.2 GHz and composed of Kryo CPUs and the Adreno 660 GPU. Further, it offers a higher quantity of RAM: up to 12 GB, while you get a max of 8 GB with the Xiaomi 11T. The Xiaomi flagship killer is equipped with a Dimensity 1200 chipset by Mediatek which is built with a better production process, but its performance is inferior. The phones run Android 11 with Realme UI and MIUI to customize it, respectively. They support 5G connectivity and WiFi 6; no expandable storage, but there is a dual SIM slot.
Camera
Realme GT Neo2 and Xiaomi 11T can be considered midrange camera phones, but the Xiaomi 11T is able to provide a better photo quality thanks to the main camera with a resolution of 108 MP. The Realme GT Neo2 has a 64 MP main camera which is definitely inferior and even an inferior macro camera (2 MP vs 5 MP). Despite the main camera of the GT Neo2 being less impressive, it is the only one that can record 4K videos at 60 fps.
The battery capacity of Realme GT Neo2 and Xiaomi 11T is exactly the same: 5000 mAh. But this does not mean they will guarantee the same battery life because they are equipped with different components. Fast charging should reach similar speeds as the powers are 65W and 67W, respectively.
Price
Realme GT Neo2 has a starting price of €449/$508 but it is available for just €369/$417 for the Black Friday period, while the street price of the Xiaomi 11T is currently €499/$565. Given the price difference, the Realme GT Neo2 offers a higher value for money besides a superior chipset, but the Xiaomi 11T is a slightly better phone overall.
Motorola’s impending Moto Watch 100 has been subject to many leaks in recent weeks. Last time, renderings of the smartwatch appeared, revealing its design and specifications. More renders of the smartwatch have now appeared, bringing us closer to its debut date.
The renders come from the notorious leaker evleaks which showcase the entire design of the smartwatch. The smartwatch has a circular dial with a sliver-platted ring around the dial. Notably, the older renders revealed the smartwatch with a black-coloured dial. It means that the smartwatch could debut in two colour variants.
Talking about its specifications, the Moto Watch 100 has a 1.3-inch display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. The device seems to come with a rubberised strap with stripes over it. The smartwatch packs a 355mAh battery and weighs 30 grams.
Reportedly, it will come with GPS support, however, we aren’t sure if it will also come in a cellular model with support for mobile data. It is expected to have heart rate, blood oxygen level, and ambient light sensors. It will also have a sleep tracking feature. It is touted to come with Bluetooth v5.2 support.
The smartwatch is said to be a budget-centric smartwatch that will run on Google’s Wear OS and come at an affordable price. As of now, the exact launch date of the smartwatch is unknown, but, we expect the company to break the silence soon.
Amazon has just released four new smart switches from its Basics Smart Switches lineup. These products add simple smart control to the existing home lighting. The new smart switches come quite cheap and are already available on Amazon’s official website. Amazon previously had three smart home models and the new products bring the Amazon-branded smart home gadgets count to up to seven. The Amazon smart home ecosystem is certainly growing gradually. The lineup includes a smart thermostat, a smart indoor air quality monitor, and a smart plug.
The new smart switches were launched recently and are priced between $18 and $21. They are the single-pole switch ($17.99) and single-pole dimmer ($19.99), which are both for controlling one lighting circuit. The third and fourth products are a three-way switch ($18.99) and its accompanying three-way dimmer ($20.99), which helps you to control one circuit from two locations.
The new Amazon smart switches are compatible with Amazon’s Frustration-Free Setup and Certified for Humans programs. This means that the user will not have installation hassles. The flip side however is that the devices need to be connected to the home’s wiring and require a neutral wire. The Voice Assistant also only supports Amazon’s Alexa.
The new smart switches do not need a smart home hub to connect to the internet, as its app and Alexa provide the needed backbone. How the products will transit to marketing success remains to be seen. The exclusive operation of the smart switches may also limit its versatility.
Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler company in partnership with Charzer, a Bengaluru-based EV Charging start-up, plans to install 100,000 charging stations in the next three years in the country.
In its first year of the collaboration, Charzer will install 10,000 charging stations across the top 30 cities. It will also provide services like Kirana Charzer across Hero Electric dealerships to ease charging facility availability for consumers and Charzer mobile application and website for EV owners to locate the nearest charging stations and booking slots. A subscription-based model for charging electric vehicles will also be available.
Charzer, which has a presence in 20 cities, including Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Vishakhapatnam, is an EV start-up offering charging solutions for public places, apartments, and offices. These chargers are compatible with all EV models, powered by intelligent software, and are installed and serviced by certified professionals.
Sohinder Gill, the CEO of Hero Electric, said that “the company believes that a robust and well-equipped infrastructure network is key to the development of EVs in India.He added that this association will aid the EV growth and provide a seamless charging experience to customers by integrating charging slot booking and payment with chargers deployed by Charzer.” Hero electric aims to strengthen the push towards EVs and promote a clean and environment-friendly mobility solution(via).
This partnership comes at an opportune moment when the country is facing all-time high fuel prices and decreased air quality in its major cities.
Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds which generally retails for $279 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $199 only at Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer.
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Simple touch controls
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Supports wireless charging
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Earlier today, the EV giant Tesla‘s Chinese charging team announced that they have achieved the milestone of installing 1000 Supercharger stations in the Chinese mainland with 8000 Superchargers across China. The announcement was shared on Weibo (a Chinese micro-blogging site).
The country that has the highest demand for electric vehicles worldwide is a leading market for Tesla. This move solidifies Tesla’s position in the Chinese electric vehicle market. Tesla has added 49 new Supercharger stations in China during the month of October, including 329 supercharging piles across 31 cities.
The company said that it has more than 700 destination charging stations in the Chinese mainland, with more than 1,750 destination charging piles. Currently, its charging network covers 380 cities across China.
Tesla executives informed that “in the past year Tesla’s charging network has doubled and is expected to triple in the next two years .” This step will make electric vehicles more popular among the Chinese population. The new Superchargers will solve the problem of overcrowding and range while positively affecting the environment.
Tesla now has more than 30,000 Superchargers open worldwide, with about a quarter of them in China.
Exactly a week ago, the OPPO A95 was teased by Chinese company OPPO in the Philippines. The device has now been officially unveiled in Malaysia. The new A95 is a 4G phone and that is where it differs from the A95 5G that was launched earlier.
The A95 4G has the same design as the 5G version but the features differ. The device packs a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution and support for a 60Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM while there is 128GB of storage onboard.
The device crams an under-display fingerprint scanner which is pretty impressive. There is also a 16-megapixel selfie camera located on the punch-hole cutout on top of the display. At the rear aspect, there is a triple camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel main shooter paired with a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The OPPO A95 runs on Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 and crams a 5,000mAh battery under the hood which will ensure a longer usage time. Even if you run out of battery, the device features support for 33W fast charging.
The A95 4G is presently available on OPPO’s official website and via retail partners in Malaysia for MYR 1,099 ($264). The device is available in Glowing Starry Black and Glowing Rainbow Silver.
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