Samsung Galaxy M33 5G could be in the works

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Oct 27, 2021

At the end of August, Samsung launched the Galaxy M32 5G in India. Just two months later, the successor of this smartphone called Galaxy M33 5G appears to be in the works. Let’s take a look at what’s known about his handset so far.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Featured A — Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

According to a report by GalaxyClub, a new Samsung 5G smartphone with model number SM-M336B is currently under development. The publication says that this device will most likely go official as Galaxy M33 5G.

The same source recently revealed the existence of the Galaxy A33. It also suggested this phone will probably arrive in a single 5G version.

Since the Galaxy M32 5G is nothing but a rebadged Galaxy A32 5G, GalaxyClub implies that the upcoming Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy A33 could be one and the same. These two handsets are expected to release in 2022.

Apart from this duo, the South Korean tech giant is also working on multiple other Galaxy A series models like Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A73. We also know the main highlights of these devices.

The Galaxy 73 is said to debut as the first Samsung mid-range smartphone with a 108MP primary camera. Further, the Galaxy A53 could come in an orange color option. Finally, the Galaxy A13 5G is expected to go official as the most affordable 5G smartphone from Samsung to date.

Sony Xperia 5 III to go on sale in China in December for 6,599 yuan ($1,034)

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Earlier this year, in the month of April, Japan-based Sony had announced two of its latest flagship smartphones — Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III, as a successor to the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II, respectively.

While the Sony Xperia 5 III has been available for purchase in the United States, the UK, and Australia, the device is yet to go on sale in China. That’s about to change as now the company has officially announced the Xperia 5 III in the Chinese market.

Sony has also confirmed that the Xperia 5 III smartphone will be available for purchase in China from early December but the exact launch date is not known. Further, the company has also revealed that the device will cost 6,599 yuan, which is around $1,034. It will be available in three color options — Black, Pink, and Green.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, Sony says that the phone is jointly developed with Alpha 9 series mirrorless camera engineers. The triple-camera system includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto zoom lens.

The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with a two-step physical camera shutter button. The company has also decided to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also supports 360 live sound effects, and Hi-Res audio playback.

Unlike the global version, the Xperia 5 III smartphone in China will be running Meizu’s Flyme OS out-of-the-box, based on the Android operating system, to offer a localized experience and will also come with support for Alipay and WeChat mobile payments. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging technology.

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Samsung announces One UI Book 4 for laptops running Windows OS

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Google has officially announced its latest version of the Android mobile operating system and the rollout of this new update has also begun. Now, it’s time for smartphone markers to unveil their custom UI skins.

South Korean technology giant Samsung has today shared a promotional video for the upcoming One UI 4. The Samsung One UI 4 Beta is already available for some Samsung phones and the stable version is expected to be available in a couple of weeks.

In the promotional video shared by the company, towards the end, Samsung reveals that there will also be One UI Book 4 which is aimed at laptops. As the name clearly says, this will be a version of the custom skin for the laptops from the brand.

Once released, the Samsung One UI Book 4 will be available for the Galaxy Book Pro 360, Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Flex 2, Galaxy Book, and Galaxy Book Odyssey. We also expect it to be available to the upcoming or future laptops from the company.

Similar to how One UI 4 affects smartphones, the One UI Book 4 will change the look of the Windows operating system and apps to be in line with Samsung’s design. The aim behind this seems to offer a similar visual experience across its phones and laptops.

As of now, there’s not much known about how the upcoming One UI Book 4 will look or what elements will be changed in the Windows operating system. Given that Windows is not open source like Android, there isn’t much that Samsung can do. We will have to wait for its release or for the South Korean giant to share more information.

This is also something major that the company is doing to further integrate its features into Microsoft‘s Windows OS. Prior to this custom skin, Samsung was an early adopter of a system that allows Android phones and Windows to work together. Also, Samsung is also bundling some Microsoft apps on its smartphones.

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Honor X30i promo video released, two color variants confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Tomorrow, Honor will be announcing the Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max smartphones in China. The brand has been teasing the slim and lightweight design of the X30i since the past few days. Today, the company released the first promo video of the X30i to showcase its design and color variants.

Honor X30i design

The promo video of the Honor X30i that its right edge has a volume rocker and a power button, which is embedded with a fingerprint scanner. Its left edge has a SIM slot. The top edge of the phone features a microphone, whereas its bottom side has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

The display of the X30i features a centrally positioned punch-hole. Its back panel has a squarish camera module, which includes three cameras and an LED flash. The below-shown screenshot from the video shows the Titanium Silver and Rose Gold color editions of the smartphone. It is speculated that the handset will also come in Charm Sea Blue and Night Black colors. The company claims that the X30i measures 7.45mm in slimness and weighs 175 grams.

Honor X30i specifications (Rumored)

A recent leak revealed that the Honor X30i will feature a 6.7-inch LCD screen that delivers an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is likely to house a 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for 22.5W fast charging.

The Dimensity 810 chip may fuel the X30i. For photography, it may feature an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the device.

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Realme Buds Wireless 2 Classic to launch soon in India, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Realme is gearing up to launch the Realme Buds Wireless 2 Class in India, claims My Smart Price. Probably, it will go official by early November since the festive season is drawing near.

Currently, the product portfolio of Realme India includes three Bluetooth wireless neckbands such as Buds Wireless 2, Buds Wireless 2 Neo, and Buds Wireless Pro. Among the three neckbands, the Neo variant lacks support for active noise cancelation.

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the features of the upcoming Buds Wireless 2 Classic. There is a possibility that the upcoming Classic model will be a tweaked version of the Buds Wireless 2.

The Buds Wireless 2’s ANC feature can eliminate up to 25db of noise. It is braced with Vocplus AI noise cancellation for calls. It carries support for Sony LDAC Hi-Res audio playback. It is equipped with a 13.6mm bass boost driver and carries support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

The Buds Wireless 2 is an IPX5 rated water-resistant device. It promises up to 18 hours of battery life with ANC turned on. It takes around 50 minutes to fully charge the Buds Wireless 2. The company claims that it can last for around 12 hours when it is charged for 10 minutes. It is available with a price tag of Rs 2,299 (~$360) in India.

In related news, a recently shared image by Realme CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the company may soon launch Realme Pad and Realme Book in Neo Green color. It also suggested that Realme Wireless Mouse-Silent and Realme Watch T1 smartwatch could also be launching in India soon.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 case renders emerge to reveal design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A03 entry-level smartphone. India and Russia could be the first markets to receive the handset. While recent reports have revealed key details of the Galaxy A03, its appearance has remained a mystery. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared case renders of the Galaxy A03 to reveal its design.

Recent reports have suggested that the upcoming Galaxy A03 could be positioned lower than the existing Galaxy A03s handset. The case render images show that it could be arriving a slightly different rear design as compared to the A03s.

Samsung Galaxy A03 4G renders by casemaker. pic.twitter.com/VaTBdkfj6g

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) October 26, 2021

The images show the Galaxy A03 will be sporting a teardrop notch display with a noticeable chin. Its right edge will feature a volume rocker and a power key. The bottom edge of the A03 has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

Another microphone seems to be present on the top edge of the A03. The back panel of the phone features a square-shaped camera module, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash. To recollect, the Galaxy A03s features a rectangle-shaped camera housing for its triple camera unit.

Samsung Galaxy A03 specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy A03’s Geekbench listing revealed that it will be powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset and 2 GB of RAM. This indicates that the device may offer 32 GB of built-in storage and it may run on Android 11 Go edition. For additional storage, it may feature a dedicated microSD card slot. The device is expected to house a 5,00mAh battery. Its other specifications are under wraps.

The Galaxy A03 may borrow some of its specs from the A03s handset. The A03s features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD HD+ display, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 13-megapixel triple camera unit. It features an Helio P35 chip, 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB / 64 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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TSMC announces its new N4P process node for manufacturing chips

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Jeet

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Oct 27, 2021

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s leading contract manufacturer of chips, has today officially announced its N4P process, which is an enhanced version of the company’s 5nm platform.

This new N4P process marks the third enhancement of TSMC‘s 5nm process and is claimed to offer around an 11 percent hike in performance over the original N5 technology and around 6 percent improvement over the N4 process.

As for the power efficiency, the company claims 22 percent better efficiency compared to the original N5 technology and the transistor density is also said to be 6 percent higher.

Talking about this new process, the company said: “N4P demonstrates TSMC’s pursuit and investment in continuous improvement of our process technologies. The process was designed for easy migration of 5nm platform-based products, which enables customers to not only better maximize their investment but will also deliver faster and more power-efficient refreshes to their N5 products.”

A couple of months ago, the Taiwan-based company had announced its plan of delaying the 3nm process node and there’s no update regarding it. This indicates that the next-generation A16 Bionic chipset for the iPhone 14 lineup could be using a 4nm process instead of the rumored 3nm process.

For the initiated, the current-generation Apple A15 Bionic process found in the iPhone 13 lineup is manufactured by TSMC using a 5nm (N5P) process. The upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 2000 SoC is also claimed to be in development using the 4nm process.

Samsung Foundry, the biggest rival of TSMC, is also delaying the release of its 3nm chips which means that the next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset, which will be powering next year’s flagship smartphones, will be made using 4nm node.

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OPPO A95 4G spotted at Geekbench with key specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

In April, OPPO unveiled the OPPO A95 5G smartphone in China. Recent reports have revealed that the company is gearing up to launch its 4G version in other markets. It was spotted at certification platforms like NBTC, FCC, TKDN, and CQC last month. Now, it has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specs.

OPPO A95 4G’s Geekbench listing mentions the device with its CPH2356 model number. It is powered by an octa-core chipset by Qualcomm, which includes four CPU cores working at 1.80GHz and four CPU cores clocking at 2.02GHz. The source code of the listing revealed that the chipset includes Adreno 610 GPU. These clues including the ‘bengal’ codename reveal that the A95 4G is powered by the Snapdragon 662 mobile platform.

The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 312 and 1274 points, respectively.

Previously seen certification listings of the OPPO A95 4G revealed it will come loaded with ColorOS 11.1. It will be equipped with a triple camera unit, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The retail package of the device is expected to include a pair of earphones. The other specifications of the OPPO A95 4G are under wraps.

The A95 will be arriving as the successor to the OPPO A94 4G that debuted in March this year. The handset came with specs like a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Helio P95 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, and a 4,310mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit.

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OPPO Reno7 series seemingly certified by 3C authority in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Two new OPPO phones with model numbers PFJM10 and PFDM00 have received certification from the 3C authority of China. The Chinese manufacturer is rumored to announce Reno7 series of smartphones in November in China. Hence, it appears that the PFJM10 and PFDM00 smartphone may arrive in the Chinese market as the Reno7 models.

The PFDM00 and PFJM10 OPPO phones are 5G-enabled devices. Both handsets are likely to come with an OPPO charger with VCA7JACH model number. The listing reveals that the charger supports up to 65W fast charging. Probably, the PFDM00 and PFJM10 models may debut in the Chinese market as the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro.

OPPO is also working on a new foldable phone for the home market. The alleged OPPO Fold is also expected to arrive with support for 65W fast charging. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know the final monikers of the PFJM10 and PFDM00 OPPO smartphones.

A recent report revealed that the Reno7 lineup may not include the Reno7 Pro+ flagship phone. It is speculated that the vanilla Reno7 will come with a 6.5-inch OLED FHD+ 90hz display, Dimensity 920 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W rapid charging.

It may feature a 32-megapixel front camera, and its rear-facing triple camera unit may include a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera, a Sony IMX355 ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. The Reno 7 Pro is likely to feature the Dimensity 1200 chipset and a quad-camera unit. There is no information available on its detailed specs.

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OPPO A54s listed on Amazon Italy, reveals pricing and specifications

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 27, 2021

Earlier this month, the rumor mill leaked plenty of information on the upcoming OPPO A54s smartphone. Now the smartphone is listed on Amazon Italy’s website with all its specifications and images. The listing states that the A54s will be available for purchase starting from Nov. 13.

OPPO A54s specifications

As per the Amazon listing, the OPPO A54sd has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution. The device has a thickness of only 8.4mm and weighs 190 grams.

The listing does not mention the OPPO A54s’ chipset. Past reports have revealed that it will come equipped with the Helio G80 SoC. The device is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. For additional storage, the A54s features a microSD card slot. It runs on ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11.

The OPPO A54s has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear panel has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 10W charging. Some of the features of the A54s include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and IPX4 rated chassis.

OPPO A54s pricing

The OPPO A54s is listed with a price tag of €229.99 (~$267) and it comes in colors like Pearl Blue and Crystal Black. As mentioned above, its sales are set to begin on Oct. 25 on the retailer site.

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Samsung announces Cloud Gaming Platform for Tizen TVs

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 26, 2021

The Samsung Developer Conference kicked off today, and during the keynote address, Samsung unveiled its Cloud Gaming Platform for its Tizen TVs.

Cloud gaming is steadily growing in popularity especially since there are now big players such as Xbox’s xCloud, Google’s Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce Now, and Amazon’s Luna in the new entertainment category. Samsung is now ready to join the fray and it is starting with its Tizen-powered smart TVs.

Unfortunately, Samsung has not revealed the details of its cloud gaming platform, so we don’t know how it will work and what types of games will be available on the service. However, Samsung did reveal some other plans for Tizen TVs:

Video communication – Samsung says a partnership with Google will allow users to enjoy better video calling on TVs via AI-enabled focus and zoom features.
Samsung Health – Smart TVs with a webcam will be able to analyze a user’s movement during a workout and provide real-time feedback.
HDR10+ for realistic gaming – Tizen TVs will also feature HDR10+ with automated settings for low-latency and HDR calibration.

Samsung says it will also launch “Tizen for Business”, a service that will support interactive e-boards in schools and kiosks as well as displays in restaurants, airports, and train stations. Businesses will be able to monitor these displays in real-time and easily apply settings to multiple devices with a simple touch.

Non-Samsung Tizen TVs are coming

Samsung also revealed its plans to license Tizen to other TV manufacturers through what it calls “Tizen TV Platform Licensing”. It said manufacturers that want to launch a premium TV platform like Tizen can do so quickly and with minimal cost. The decision to license Tizen for TVs to other manufacturers will not only help the manufacturers but also help Tizen increase its popularity.

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iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 13: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 26, 2021

The iPhone 13 lineup is composed of four models and that is the reason why it is not easy for everyone to choose the best. The vanilla iPhone 13 might be enough for you, but if you are a more advanced user, you might need a superior device such as the iPhone 13 Pro. These two handsets come with the same dimensions, but the Pro variant has a few important upgrades which improve the image quality, the camera quality, the performance, and more. But do you really need them? This comparison between iPhone 13 and its costlier sibling iPhone 13 Pro will clear your ideas in regards.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13

	Apple iPhone 13 Pro	Apple iPhone 13
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, 204 g	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, 174 g
DISPLAY	6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED	6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR	Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz	Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 512 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 6 GB RAM, 1 TB	4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	iOS 15	iOS 15
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 12 + 12 + 12 MP + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, f/1.5 + f/2.8 + f/1.8 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2	Dual 12 + 12 MP scanner, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2
BATTERY	3125 mAh, fast charging 20W and Qi wireless charging 7.5W	3240 mAh, Fast Charging 23W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof

Design

Given that they belong to the same series, the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro have similar aesthetics. They have the same dimensions and the same weight, but the Apple iPhone 13 is lighter. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro provides a higher build quality thanks to a stainless steel frame: the vanilla version has a traditional aluminum frame which is less resistant to drops and scratches. Both the phones have Ceramic Shield protection and the IP68 certification making them waterproof and dustproof. Further, they have a notch that is 20 percent smaller if compared to the one found on the iPhone 12.

Display

iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are equipped with a Super Retina XDR OLED display sporting a diagonal of 6.1 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels. But the display of the iPhone 13 Pro is slightly more advanced: both come with HDR10 certification and Dolby Vision, but only the iPhone 13 Pro has a high 120 Hz refresh rate, while the vanilla version has a standard refresh rate. Further, the Pro variant has a higher brightness going up to 1200 nits (peak). iPhone 13 and 13 Pro have a notch housing a hardware sensor for 3D facial recognition. Even though they have OLED displays, none of these devices has a fingerprint reader because Face ID is their main authentication method.

Specs & Software

The iPhone 13 and the 13 Pro are powered by the same processor: the Apple A15 Bionic built at 5 nm which is one of the most advanced processors in the whole smartphone market. What changes in their hardware department is the RAM: you get just 4 GB of RAM with the vanilla version and 6 GB of RAM with the Pro variant. Further, the iPhone 13 Pro has an additional configuration with 1 TB of internal storage, while the iPhone 13 offers up to 512 GB of native storage. The phones run iOS 15 out of the box and they will get seven years of major updates.

Camera

With the iPhone 13 Pro, you get a better camera setup and a higher amount of cameras on the rear side. Besides a 12 MP main sensor with an f/1.5 focal aperture (brighter than the f/1.6 focal aperture of the iPhone 13), there are also three other sensors: a 12 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, a 12 MP ultrawide sensor, and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for AR appliances. The vanilla iPhone 13 has just a dual camera and its secondary sensor is a 12 MP ultrawide camera like the Pro version, but with a darker focal aperture: f/2.4 instead of f/1.8.

Read More: iPhone 13 series battery capacities detailed in Apple product information sheet

Battery

Alongside the price, the only advantage of the iPhone 13 when compared to its Pro sibling is the battery life. The vanilla version has a bigger battery than the Pro variant, that is why its battery life can be longer. The charging technologies are the same.

Price

The starting price of the iPhone 13 is $799/€899, while the iPhone 13 Pro starts from $999/€1099. If we exclude the battery life, the Pro variant is superior in every aspect, but you do not necessarily need it since the iPhone 13 is still an amazing high-end phone. Which one would you pick?

Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

PRO

Better chipset
More advanced cameras
120 Hz refresh rate
Better build quality

CONS

More expensive

Apple iPhone 13

PRO

Bigger battery
More affordable
Cleaner design
Lighter

CONS

Inferior cameras

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DJI Mavic 3 “official renders” leak revealing a Mavic 3 Cine model

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 26, 2021

Ahead of its November 5 launch, German blogger Nils Ahrensmeier has leaked the official renders of DJI Mavic 3 and a relatively unknown Mavic 3 Cine drone. The renders show the DJI Mavic 3 still uses a folding design, which is more portable overall. The streamline of the body is very similar to the previous generation, but there is a very eye-catching change. Its gimbal camera adopts a dual-camera solution. Hasselblad’s logo is very conspicuous, suggesting the camera may have been jointly developed with the renowned German photography expert.

Judging from the information marked on the body of this dual-camera module, the two cameras should correspond to independent wide-angle and telephoto functions. The wide-angle lens has an aperture of f2.8, and the telephoto lens should support 7x zoom. A wider range of application scenarios supports more shooting methods.

Earlier there was news that the DJI Mavic 3 will support 5.7K video shooting while supporting ProRes RAW video recording, as well as improved picture quality.

In addition, the Mavic 3 is said to feature a built-in 1TB storage capacity and will cram a 5000mAh or 6000mAh capacity battery, which can provide more than 40 minutes of flight time.

At the same time, the Mavic 3 will also come with an improved obstacle detection function with the obstacle avoidance sensors on the front and rear of the fuselage moved to the sides. The device will also be bundled with standard accessories such as a remote control similar to that of the Mavic Air 2S.

DJI will also be launching a Mavic 3 Cine which is likely designed for filmmakers and the camera will feature ND filters. The model has the word ‘Cine’ stamped on the propellers. It also comes with a remote control having support for on-screen display.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 listed on Samsung India and Russia website

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Pranav Sawant

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Oct 26, 2021

Earlier this month, the Samsung Galaxy A03 passed the Wi-Fi Alliance certification hinting at an imminent launch. Now, the device has made it to the Samsung official pages reaffirming its existence.

The Samsung Galaxy A03 has appeared on the Samsung India and Samsung Russia website. Ahead of any official announcements, the company has already created a landing page. The landing page showcases its model number SM-A032F/DS. The DS suggests that it will be a dual-SIM smartphone.

Unfortunately, the landing doesn’t reveal anything apart from its model number. Although there’s nothing to learn, the listing confirms that the phone may launch sooner than expected. We can expect the phone to go official in the coming weeks.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Specifications(Rumored)

The Samsung Galaxy A03 will come powered by the UNISOC SC9863A chipset and 2GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to have 32GB of onboard storage with support for a microSD card slot.

According to the FCC listing, the phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and may come with some fast charging support. It runs on Android 11 out of the box with Samsung’s OneUI on the top.

Other than this, the phone’s other specs are yet to be learned. We expect it to feature a 6.5-inch screen with an HD+ resolution. It could have a 13MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera system at the rear and a single camera at the front. The 4G is expected to come with a USB Type-C port at the bottom and a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio needs.

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Microsoft is working on Windows 11 SE and an affordable Surface Laptop for younger students

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 26, 2021

Chromebooks‘ popularity, especially among those looking for low-cost computers, can’t be ignored. While Microsoft has tried to offer affordable computers under its Surface Go line, it hasn’t seen wide adoption. A new report says it is having another attempt with the launch of a new lightweight OS called Windows 11 SE that will make its debut on a new affordable Surface Laptop aimed at K-12 students.

Microsoft wants to take on Google’s Chrome OS with Windows 11 SE according to Windows Central. The operating system will be specially made for affordable computers starting with Microsoft’s own affordable computer which should launch as Windows SE. It is not yet known what SE stands for but this trimmed-down version of Windows will have features tailored for educational purposes. However, there are a bunch of details about the upcoming computer.

The source reports that the laptop is codenamed Tenjin and it will have a plastic body. Considering it will be designed for K-12 students, it should be able to survive kids’ not-so-careful handling.

The Surface Laptop SE (tentative name) will have an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 display, an Intel Celeron N4120 processor, and up to 8GB of RAM. There is no mention of the storage capacity but we won’t rule out the possibility of the base model having just 32GB of storage like many HP Stream laptops.

Other features revealed by the source are a full-sized keyboard and trackpad, a single USB-A and USB-C port, a headphone jack, and a barrel-style power port. We certainly would have preferred if it supported USB-C Power Delivery. The estimated battery life is currently unknown.

There is no mention of when Windows 11 SE and Surface Laptop SE will be announced but the latter is expected to be priced under $400 so it can compete with Chromebooks from Acer, HP, and Lenovo.

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Infinix Smart 6 launched with UNISOC SoC, 5000mAh battery, and Android 11 GO Edition

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Pranav Sawant

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Oct 26, 2021

Chinese phone maker Infinix has officially launched the all-new Infinix Smart 6 smartphone in the market. The Smart 6 is a successor to the Infinix Smart 5 and it comes with a UNISOC SoC over the predecessor’s MediaTek SoC.

Infinix Smart 6 Specifications, Pricing, Colors

The Inifinix Smart 6 comes with a refreshed design. The new Smart series phone doesn’t have a vertical camera island. Rather, it has a square-shaped camera module with two cameras and an LED flash. Starting with an 8MP main camera sensor and a 0.08MP secondary lens. Upfront, it has a 5MP selfie camera lens.

It flaunts a large 6.6-inch IPS LCD notch display with a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It has a 266 PPI pixel density and 16 million colours. It is powered by the UNISOC SC9863A processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The phone runs on Android 11 Go Edition.

The device supports 4G connectivity and has dual SIM support. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. It can be charged via the micro-USB port at the bottom. As for security, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and support for FaceID.

Infinix Smart 6 is priced at $120 and is currently available in limited markets. The exact availability details are unknown. The phone comes in multiple color options like Black, Green, Blue, and Purple.

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 778G Plus, Snapdragon 695, Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G, and Snapdragon 680 4G

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 26, 2021

Qualcomm has announced four new processors for the mid-range category. The new mobile platforms include the Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G, Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G, Snapdragon 690 5G, and Snapdragon 680 4G. The chip manufacturer says the new processors are targeted at the high, mid, and entry-level categories.

Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G

The Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G (Stylized as Snapdragon 778G+ 5G) is a slightly tuned-up version of the current manufacturers’ favorite, the Snapdragon 778G. Qualcomm says the new chipset has boosted GPU and CPU performance

Snapdragon 695 5G (SM6375)

The Snapdragon 695 5G is an improvement over the Snapdragon 690 5G that was announced last year as the first Snapdragon 600 series 5G processor.

The new octa-core processor is built on the 6nm process, an upgrade from the 8nm processor of the Snapdragon 690 5G. It also has a Kryo 660 CPU with a 2.2GHz clockspeed and an Adreno 619 GPU. According to Qualcomm, it brings a 30% increase in graphics rendering and a 15% improvement in CPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 690 5G.

The Snapdragon 695 5G also has Qualcomm FastConnect 6200, Spectra 346T ISP, a Snapdragon X51 5G modem with mmWave and sub-6GHz support, Bluetooth 5.2, and support for Quick Charge 4+.

Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G (SM4350-AC)

The Snapdragon 480 5G was a success and Qualcomm is building on top of that by announcing the Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G. The 8nm chip has a Kryo 460 CPU clocked at 2.2GHz, Adreno 619 GPU Snapdragon X51 5G modem, Spectra 345 ISP, Qualcomm FastConnect 6200, Bluetooth 5.2, and support for mmWave and sub-6 GHz technology. It also has Quick Charge 4+.

Snapdragon 680 4G (SM6225)

This 6nm processor is the only 4G chipset announced today and should be an upgrade over the 11nm Snapdragon 678. It uses Kryo 265 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz and has an Adreno 610 GPU. There is a Snapdragon X11 LTE modem on-board, Qualcomm FastConnect 6100, Bluetooth 5.1, and support for Quick Charge 3.0.

Supporting OEMs

In Qualcomm’s press release, HMD Global revealed that it will launch devices powered by the Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G. That should not be a surprise considering the manufacturer has five devices powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G.

Honor and Motorola have also signed up for the new chipsets but their statements didn’t reveal which of the chips they will be adopting. OPPO, on the other hand, has confirmed that it will launch a device based on the Snapdragon 695 5G in the coming months while Vivo has set its sight on some of the new chips including the Snapdragon 680 4G.

Xiaomi rounds off the list with a promise to launch phones powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G and Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platforms.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE support pages go live again confirming upcoming launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 26, 2021

If you already considered the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE as vaporware, you won’t have been entirely wrong as the device was almost thought to have been discontinued. However, Samsung has rekindled hope of an imminent launch as the support page for the device which had earlier been pulled down from the Korean brand’s website has now gone live again.

Support pages for a Samsung model with model number SM-G990 believed to be the Galaxy S21 FE have been re-uploaded on Samsung’s website in two different markets. A variant with model number SM-G990E appeared on the Samsung Africa website. The device had earlier been spotted on GeekBench and Google Play Console packing an in-house Exynos 2100 chipset. However, there is likely to be a Snapdragon 888-powered version launched in the US and China.

The Galaxy S21 FE is rumored to launch on January 11 and this latest leak almost confirms that date. The delay in the launch is attributed to the global shortage of chipsets which has forced some automobile giants to shut down some of their factories.

The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display holds a punch-hole design which houses a 32MP selfie camera. It is also expected to pack a triple camera and will cram a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

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Palm Buds Pro costs $99 and offers ANC and 24hr battery life

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 26, 2021

After launching the minuscule Palm Phone in 2018, Palm is back with a new product – the Palm Buds Pro. The new earbuds are the first from the brand and land in a market that is filled with several options.

The Palm Buds Pro adopts the stem design many earbuds have. They also have a closed-fit design with replaceable silicone tips. Palm rounds it off with a matte paint finish. The earbuds are said to be designed for maximum comfort and to be worn all day without compromising on battery life. While it is only available in black, owners can buy protective silicone cases in Navy Blue and Rose Pink. Each silicone case also comes with a carabiner and three pairs of extra silicone tips that match the color of the silicone case.

Each earbud has a studio-grade 10mm dynamic driver that provides “big thumping bass, enhanced mids, and crisp highs”. There is Active Noise Cancellation thanks to a 6-microphone system. There is also Ambient mode so users can hear announcements, voices, and street traffic while playback is on.

Palm says users will also enjoy crystal clear calls thanks to environmental noise-canceling technology that reduces ambient noise during calls whether you are indoors or out having a run.

The Palm Buds Pro supports ultra-fast Bluetooth pair and sync and multi-device switching. The battery life is 4.5 hours with ANC on (5.5 hours with ANC off) and goes up to 24 hours with the case. The earbuds are compatible with Android and iOS, have support for the Google Assistant and Siri, are rated IPX4 for water and sweat resistance, and have smart touch control.

The Palm Buds Pro is available for pre-order for $99 on Palm.com but will revert to $129 later. The protective silicone case + ear tips are also on sale for $14.99 but the MSRP is $24.99. Palm says pre-orders should begin shipping on November 9 while silicone cases will ship by the end of November.

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Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9 get access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 26, 2021

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is currently the newest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. The company has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide since August. The latest handsets to receive it are Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9.

Redmi 9 Redmi 9 Prime Featured — Redmi 9

Xiaomi has started seeding MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9. The new version of MIUI is only available for the ‘Global’ variants of these phones at the moment.

The fresh system update arrives with the following build numbers.

Redmi 9 (Global) – V12.5.3.0.RJCMIXM
Redmi Note 9 (Global) – V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM

Apart from bringing certain changes, the latest software update for these two smartphones also bumps up the security patch level to October 2021. Also, the software builds are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase, which means they are being rolled out in batches.

We expect the update to reach the remaining regional variants of these two phones in the coming days. For those unaware, the Redmi 9 discussed here is known as Redmi 9 Prime in India. At the same time, the Redmi Note 9 mentioned here is called Redmi 10X 4G in China.

Hence, those devices will be also receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update very soon.