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Netflix may launch a video game based on its popular Squid Game

Earlier this year, Netflix had officially revealed its plan on entering the gaming market, with titles based on its popular series being launched. Now, it seems that another beloved series, Squid Game, could be entering its gaming roster.

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In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the online video streaming platform’s VP for the Asia Pacific content, Minyoung Kim, talked about the possibility of turning the explosively successful series into a video game. As of right now, the second season for the South Korean series is currently in talks to start as well. The senior official of Netflix has confirmed that the company is “looking into” the possibility.

The news of the series being turned into a video game arrives as the show saw massive success across the globe. Minyoung Kim even added that she has been receiving requests to bring the series into a video game format. She added that “We’ve been getting an overwhelming but happy volume of requests from the organization — from the consumer product department, from the gaming group, from our other international teams.”

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Notably, the executive also confirmed that the team is looking into creating a roadmap for its future ventures as well, stating that “My team’s role is to really look at all of those opportunities together, to create that roadmap for the Squid Game IP.” Additionally, Minyoung Kim believed in aiming towards increasing the viewers’ affinity towards their content by adding, ”We are looking at multiple different areas — from games, consumer product, and others — to really figure out what we can bring to our audiences to increase their affinity toward our content and give them more joy while staying true to the world that our creator has built.”

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Deal: Get $100 OFF on VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G at Giztop (Coupon)

Giztop is giving $100 OFF on the latest VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G. The smartphone which retails for $1299 is now available at a discounted price of $1199 only by using the coupon code: VX70512100. This coupon expires on 20 October and is applicable only on the 12GB + 512GB variant.

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VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G

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VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ Octa-core processor and comes in three memory variants viz: 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB. It features a 6.78-inch 2K Samsung’s E5 AMOLED Full HD+ display and runs the Android 11 based Origin OS. The smartphone comes with a quad rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 8MP + 12MP + 48MP secondary cameras. It boasts a 32MP selfie camera. 

VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G

VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 55W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse charging and reverse wireless charging. The smartphone comes in three color variants viz: Black, Blue, and Orange. 

VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G

Generally retailing for $1299, you can now buy VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G at a discounted price of $1199 by using the coupon code: VX70512100 only at Giztop. Please note that this coupon expires on 20 October. So place your order asap. 

 

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Hyundai to develop chips to reduce its reliance on chipmakers

The Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor revealed earlier this week that the company is planning on developing its own chips. This move arrives amid the global chip shortage as the company seeks to reduce its reliance on chipmakers.

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For those unaware, the world is facing a shortage of semiconductors that has impacted various industries across the globe, including the automobile industry. The shortage even led to certain carmakers halting production entirely due to supply constraints. Now, the South Korean automobile maker, Hyundai, is apparently seeking to develop its own chips to cut off its dependence on chipmakers. The news comes after the company saw the “toughest months” in August and September 2021 (Via Reuters).

The company’s COO Jose Munoz stated that the worst has passed for the industry chip shortage. He further added that “But also in our case, we want to be able to develop our own chips within the group, so we are a little bit less dependent in a potential situation like this. This takes a lot of investment and time, but this is something we’re working on.”

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The senior official said that the company is also aiming on delivering vehicles at the level of its original business plan in the fourth quarter of this year. Furthermore, the South Korean automobile manufacturer is also on track to produce electric cars in the US in 2022. Hyundai Motor is one among many other car brands like Tesla and Toyota that faced supply constraints amid the global semiconductor shortage.

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Tesla has a new competitor in China: the Zeekr 001 promises 700kms driving range

The Zeekr 01 has been in the works for quite some time now following carmaker Geely’s entry into the jam-packed electric vehicle market in China earlier this year. But the wait is finally over as some reports suggest that the EV will officially be getting off the assembly line in the afternoon of October 16. Thus, Zeekr is set to start delivery of the 001 in late October.

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Image: IT Home

The Zeekr 001 debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show and has grabbed plenty of attention thanks to its stunning design, 700km range on a full charge, air suspension, and ultra-fast acceleration. The charging is quite zippy too, providing 120km worth of power in just five minutes of charging time (via: IT Home).

The car is priced at 299,000 Yuan, around the same as the Shanghai-made Tesla Model 3’s starting price of 249,900 yuan, and is hence being touted by many as the new “Tesla-killer.”

The title makes sense considering the car offers a lot more at just a slightly higher price. The top variant of the Zeekr 001 has electric motors on both the front and rear axle, putting out a combined output of 536hp and 700Nm of torque, which can propel it from 0-100kph in just 3.8 seconds.

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The car’s design is quite similar to the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and its front-end borrows plenty of features from its cousins from Lynk & Co. But it’s the side profile that is especially commendable, looking quite streamlined and sleek. The inductive frameless doors along with their hidden handles only add to the character.

It is reported that the drag coefficient of the new car is only 0.23Cd, which surpasses BYD Han (0.233Cd) and is the lowest among domestic cars.

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In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with air suspension (optional), W-HUD ultra-wide full-color head-up display system, ECONYL environmentally friendly racing seats, seat massage, and aurora atmosphere lights.

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Windows 11 first update worsens performance of AMD CPUs

Earlier this month, Microsoft had launched its highly anticipated Windows 11 OS. But soon after, AMD warned that the latest version of Windows had caused the performance of its processors to take a hit. Now, the first update of the new operating system has just gone live, however, it seems that the latest software update has further worsened this issue.

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A new report from TechPowerUp found that PC systems that ran AMD Ryzen CPUs were seeing much higher latency after the first update of the new Windows went live earlier this week. Furthermore, Microsoft and AMD also found two issues with Windows 11 on Ryzen processors. This included slowing performance by up to 15 percent in certain video games along with L3 cache facing three times higher latency.

Similarly, the second issue affects Team Red’s preferred core technology that shifts threads over to the fastest core on a processor. As per the chipmaker, the second bug can potentially impact performance on CPU intensive tasks. The TechPowerUp’s report measured the L3 cache latency on a Ryzen 7 2700X at around 10ns, with Windows 11 raising this to 17ns while the October 12 Patch Update making the latency reach an even higher 31.9ns.

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As of right now, patches for both of the bugs on Ryzen are set to roll out by the end of this month. However, the fact that these problems still occurring despite Microsoft severely limiting the number of processors that are eligible for the latest Windows is still surprising. Notably, the news also arrives as various Windows 10 systems are struggling to upgrade to the latest OS. As per a WccFTech report, around 55 percent of all workstations are not eligible for the new Windows, with only 44.4 percent of PCs meeting the CPU requirements while only 52.55 percent meet the TPM requirements as well.

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vivo T1x gets listed on JD ahead of official launch

At the end of September, a tipster revealed that the first-ever vivo T series smartphone will be released in November. Today, this phone called vivo T1x appears on JD ahead of the official announcement. Let’s take a look at what the listing of this device has to say.

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According to the same leaker, a new vivo handset called vivo T1x has been listed on JD. Unfortunately, the page does not say anything about the phone, except for its name.

As per him, the vivo T series will succeed the now discontinued vivo Z series. The latest lineup from vivo will be targeted at male youth for whom performance is the top priority.

He also says that the first model (vivo T1x) will be priced around ¥2,000-¥2,500. This means it will be cheaper than the vivo S series, which is targeted at female youth.

With Huawei’s decline, vivo is trying to cater to every audience possible in China. The company is also rumored to spin off iQOO into an independent company as part of its new strategy.

Having said that, we expect to learn more about the vivo T1x in the coming days. This smartphone is expected to go on sale during the upcoming Double Eleven (Singles’ Day) shopping festival in China.

 

 

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Huawei Watch Fit tipped to launch in India in the coming weeks

Huawei Watch Fit fitness tracker was first launched in China last year and the company recently updated it by launching its successor, dubbed as Huawei Watch Fit New.

Now, the company is gearing up to launch the Huawei Watch Fit in the Indian market before the Diwali festival, claims Abhishek Yadav on Twitter. This means that the fitness tracker could go official in the coming weeks.

HUAWEI Watch Fit Featured

It’s likely that the Huawei Watch Fit New will be made official in India as Huawei Watch Fit but this has not been confirmed yet. The Indian variant of the fitness tracker is said to feature a 1.64-inch AMOLED display.

It is also said to have support for 12 built-in animated fitness courses, a VO2 Max tracker, a Real-time track record via GPS, and Huawei Super Charge. Apart from this, not much is known about the Indian variant, including its pricing and availability.

The recently launched model in the Chinese market comes with 300 different dials users can choose from. It comes with features like animated workouts, automatic identification of swimming styles, SWOLF score, and many more.

It has 24/7 heart rate monitoring, 24/7 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, menstrual tracking, and stress monitoring. It also supports call notifications, app alerts, music playback control, NFC payment, and can control compatible smart home appliances.

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Realme to launch a smartphone with 125W UltraDart fast charging technology next year

Last year, in the month of July, Realme had officially announced its 125W UltraDart fast charging technology. While it was announced last year, it is currently not available on any of the smartphones nor the company has revealed which phone will feature it.

However, Realme is gearing up to launch a new smartphone next year which will come with support for this 125W UltraDart fast charging technology. This information was revealed by Madhav Sheth, VP of Realme and CEO of Realme India, Europe, and Latin America, during an interview with GSMArena.

Realme 125W UltraDart Fast Charging Technology

He has also talked about a new “ultra-premium flagship” smartphone under the Realme GT series but the launch timeline of that device has not been revealed. It isn’t clear if this is the smartphone that will feature this ultra-fast charging technology.

The Realme 125W UltraDart Fast Charging technology can charge a 4,000mAh battery up to 33 percent in just 3 minutes. To achieve such fast charging speed, it is said that Realme is using a three-way charging solution.

The three-way charge simultaneously pumps step-down voltage to maximize the charging power and effectively reduce heat dissipation. The charging solution and the entire charging process has been optimized for cooling, says the company, which results in an ultra-high conversion rate of 98 percent.

Further, the new charging system adopts a flip-chip structure that shortens the current path between the Type-C port and reduces the heat source. It also adopts an ultra-thin VC soaking plate with high heat conduction efficiency to quickly absorb and disperse the heat energy during the process.

The technology is also backward-compatible with VOOC, Dart, Warp, SuperVOOC, SuperVOOC 2.0, and SuperDart charging protocols. It supports up to 125W PPS protocol fast charging, 65W PD protocol fast charging, and 36W QC protocol fast charging.

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Realme GT Neo2T confirmed to support 65W fast charging, visits Geekbench before launch

Realme GT Neo2T is scheduled to launch on Oct. 19 in China. Ahead of the unveiling event, Realme has been gradually confirming the key specifications of the Neo2T. Today, it took to Weibo to confirm the fast charging capabilities of the phone.

The below-shown poster confirms that the GT Neo2T will be equipped with 65W fast charging technology. The company claims that users will be able to fully charge the device in around 35 minutes. The bottom edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C slot, and an external speaker.

Realme GT Neo 2T 65W fast charging and Dimensity 1200

Yesterday, Realme confirmed that the GT Neo2T is powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The 12 GB RAM variant of the phone has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site today (via). It will come equipped with Android 11 OS.

Realme GT Neo2T specifications (expected)

The Realme GT Neo2T sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear panel has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

The GT Neo2T has 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It is speculated that the device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery. It will be available in two colors like White Glaze and Black.

The upcoming Oct. 19 launch event may also see the arrival of the Realme Watch T1 smartwatch and Realme Q3s. The Q3s is expected to arrive with specs such as a 144Hz LCD screen, Snapdragon 778G, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Vivo S10e design revealed in a leaked video, launch date could be drawing near

Vivo announced the Vivo S10 and Vivo S10 pro smartphones in July. In August, a V2130A phone was spotted at the Google Play Console. Rumors surrounding have claimed that it could be debuting soon in China with the Vivo S10e name. Today, a reliable Chinese tipster shared a video clip of the upcoming S10e to showcase its rear design.

The Vivo S10e video clip reveals that it will be available in three hues. The top-left corner of the device can be seen sporting a triple camera system. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to reveal the Vivo S10e launch date. The Double Eleven shopping festival will be carried on Nov. 11 in China. The S10e is expected to go official soon so that it could be available for purchase during the Double Eleven sale.

Vivo S10e specifications

The Vivo S10e features a 6.44-inch Samsung E1 Pro AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 900 SoC will power the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

The S10e has a Sony IMX516 32-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. The rear-facing triple camera unit is led by a Samsung GW3 64-megapixel camera. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel superwide lens and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.

TENAA images of Vivo S10e

It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery, which will be coupled with 44W fast charging. The front and rear sides of the phone could be flanked with Gorilla Glass 5 panel. Its other features include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, rotor motor, and single speaker.

The Vivo S10e may come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models may cost 2,499 Yuan (~$388) and 2,799 Yuan (~$435), respectively.

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iQOO Z5x launch date, design revealed

iQOO Z5x launch date is now confirmed. Today, iQOO took to its Weibo account to reveal that it will be unleashing the Z5x on Oct. 20. The launch date poster released by the company gives a good look at its design.

As can be seen in the poster below, the iQOO Z5x will be available in an attractive orange color. The back panel of the device is equipped with a 50-megapixel AI dual camera setup.

Last week, the iQOO Z5x with model number V2131A was approved by the TENAA authority of China. The certification n revealed all the major specs of the phone. The V2131A handset was also spotted at the Google Play Console with the Dimensity 900 chipset back in August. The handset was also spotted with the same SoC at Geekbench in the previous week.

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iQOO Z5x specifications (expected)

The iQOO Z5x measures 163.95 x 75.30 x 8.5mm and weighs 169 grams. It houses a 6.58-inch TFT screen with a top-centered punch-hole. The screen offers an FHD+ resolution. It is also expected to support a high refresh rate. For photography, it has 8-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera unit.

The D900 powered phone will come with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It could be backed by a 4,880mAh rated battery. Its 3C certification revealed that its retail package may include a 44W rapid charger. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the iQOO Z5x. However, it seems that the device will be positioned lower than the iQOO Z5.

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Acer Hummingbird Future Environmental Edition goes on sale in China; price starts at 4,899 yuan ($761)

Acer, the Taiwan-based company known for its hardware and electronics devices, has announced its new laptop during a recent launch event — Acer Hummingbird Future Environmental Edition.

Acer Hummingbird Future Environmental Edition

As the name indicates, the device is made using PCR environmentally friendly materials. The company says that the body and the screen frame uses 30 percent PCR plastic while the keycap uses 50 percent PCR plastic. Further, it also comes equipped with a 100 percent recyclable packaging box.

It features a 15.6-inch IPS LCD Full HD anti-glare display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and DC Dimming. It is powered by Intel’s 11th generation Core processors — Core i5-1155G7 and Core i7-1195G7. The laptop comes with a monochrome backlit keyboard and supports fingerprint recognition.

The company says that the laptop is assembled with standard Phillips screws for easy disassembly. Further, it adds that a memory slot has been reserved, making it convenient for the users to upgrade the device with more RAM.

The device comes with two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI, a USB-C port, a USB 2.0 slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and RJ45 network cable ports. It is powered by a 48Wh battery which is said to provide around eight hours of usage. Software-wise, the product comes pre-installed with the latest Windows 11 operating system.

The base model of the Acer Humminbird Future Environmental Edition which features a Core i5-1155G7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage is priced at 4,899 yuan (~$761). There’s another variant that packs a Core i7-1195G7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage, which is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$932).

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Vivo Y71T (V2102A) bags 3C certification in China

In September, a Vivo phone model number V2102A was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site. Last week, it received approval from China’s MIIT authority. Now, it has been certified by the 3C regulatory body of China.

As can be seen in the screenshot shared by Digital Chat Station, the V2102A is a 5G-ready device, and it may ship with a 44W charger. According to the tipster, this device will be released in the Chinese market with the Vivo Y71T moniker.

Vivo V2102A 3C

The V2102A’s Geekbench listing had revealed that it could be Vivo’s first smartphone powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 898 (part number sm8450). It can be said based on tipster’s Weibo post that Vivo had conducted a reliability test on the sm8450 chip and it replaced the model number of the actual device with V2102A.

Hence, it appears that the V2102A is not a flagship phone. It is now expected to arrive as a Y-series phone with the Y71T moniker. Now that it has been approved by the 3C authority, it is likely to appear with some of its key specs at the TENAA certification site.

In related news, a few other Vivo phones with model numbers V2009A, V2115A, and V2156A were recently certified by the TENAA authority of China. The V2156A is expected to arrive as a rebranded version of the upcoming iQOO Z5x. The specifications of the V2009A were found to be similar to the V2156A. The V2115’s specifications suggested that it could be a rebadged version of the iQOO Z5.

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Xiaomi Mijia Refrigerator Cross Four-Door Exclusive Edition 550L goes official for 5,499 yuan ($855)

Xiaomi has today officially launched its new Mijia Refrigerator Cross Four-door Exclusive Edition in its home country. It is now available for purchase in China for a price of 5,499 yuan which roughly converts to $855.

The company says that the Mijia Refrigerator Cross Four-Door Exclusive Edition 550L is the first high-end refrigerator from the brand. It is 690mm deep, 910mm wide, and 1902mm high and comes with a 90-degree wide-angle door opening.

Xiaomi Mijia Refrigerator Cross Four-Door Exclusive Edition 550L

It has 120 million high-energy positive and negative ion groups for active sterilization and comes with an artistic rough ice crystal texture. It has seven independent partitions for storage and a superconducting fast-cooling cooking plate.

There’s a fruit and vegetable storage section with a system to keep them fresh, remove ethylene, and remove viruses with high efficiency and purification to ensure that the food is fresh as before. The virus sterilization rate in 30 minutes is 99.99%, the ethylene removal rate is 86.0%, and the odor decomposition rate is 92.1%.

Xiaomi Mijia Refrigerator Cross Four-Door Exclusive Edition 550L

The product uses a metal back panel with a cold air duct, which is matched with 360-degree surrounding the wind to avoid direct blowing of ingredients and air drying. The health zone adopts antibacterial sealing material to prevent the inactivation of components affected by light and heat, and protect from moisture and aseptic staining.

The Mijia Refrigerator Cross Four-Door Exclusive Edition supports a wide-width variable temperature lock from 5°C to -20°C wide-range temperature adjustment, 26 levels of temperature can be selected to meet the requirements of different ingredients.

Xiaomi has revealed that it supports first-level energy efficiency and the estimated comprehensive power consumption is 0.79 kWh/day, and it runs quietly at 37 decibels. It also comes with support for XiaoAI voice assistant, OTA online upgrades, and many more features. As noted, the product is now on sale in China for 5,499 yuan (~$855).

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Realme Q3s, Watch T1 likely to launch on October 19

Realme will be holding a launch event on Oct. 19 in China to announce the Realme GT Neo2T smartphone. Fresh information reveals that the event will also the arrival of other Realme devices such as the Realme Q3s and Watch T1 smartwatch.

According to Chinese tipster WHY LAB, OPPO will be launching the OPPO K9s smartphone on Oct. 20 and Realme will be announcing the Realme Q3s on Oct. 19 in China. To those who are unaware, both phones are packed with almost identical specs.

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TENAA images of Realme Q3s

Realme has been selling its smartwatches in many markets, it is yet to launch its first smartwatch in China. Rumors have it that the Oct. 19 event will see the arrival of the Realme Watch T1. It is expected to arrive in green and black colors. A tipster has shared a couple of images of what appears to be of the Watch T1 smartwatch.

The images show that that Watch T1 will be sporting a round-shaped dal. Apart from health and fitness features, it may also carry support for voice calls. If the Watch T1 is really arriving on Oct. 14, Realme China may soon release an official confirmation.

Coming back to the Realme Q3s, it will be arriving with a 6.59-inch LTPS FHD+ 144Hz display, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The device will boot to Android 11 OS.

The Q3s will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 4,880mAh rated battery with 30W fast charging support. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Apple AirPods 3 expected to launch next week along with M1X MacBook Pro

Apple has confirmed its new “Unleashed” event for 18th October and it appears that the technology giant is set to launch its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro devices powered by the unannounced M1X chipset.

Now, a new report coming from @PandaIsBald on Weibo claims that the Cupertino-based company will also be launching its third-generation Apple AirPods at the same event. The true wireless earbuds were previously reported to get launched along with the iPhone 13 series and Apple Watch Series 7 but that didn’t happen.

Apple AirPods 3 Render
Apple AirPods 3 Render

Last month, we reported that the Apple AirPods 3 have already entered production and the suppliers have also started shipping the product to Apple. However, the initial shipments were low which is likely the reason for not releasing them last month.

We expect the second-generation of AirPods Pro to also get launched along with the third-generation of AirPods. But so far, there has been no confirmation regarding this.

An image of the upcoming AirPods 3 has already leaked online, which reveals the earphones’ design which seems to be inspired by the Pro variant. The earbuds will come with a short stem and a sensor, as well as a microphone on the front.

Internally, it is also expected to come powered by a new chipset and is said to support Apple Music Lossless Audio. Additionally, the earbuds are expected to come with improved battery life performance compared to the AirPods 2.

There’s also a possibility that the next-generation AirPods may come with support for Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). In that case, Apple needs to have something major to offer with the next-generation AirPods Pro to justify the “Pro” tag and higher pricing.

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OPPO K9s renders, variants appear on retailer site, reservations begin

OPPO is soon going to announce the OPPO K9s smartphone in China. Ahead of the launch, the handset is now available for reservations on Chinese retailer sites like JD.com and Suning. The retailer listings have revealed the design and variants of the K9s before its official announcement.

The OPPO K9s can be seen in colors like Magic Purple Quicksand, Neon Silver Sea, and Obsidian Warrior in the official renders. As far as the design is concerned, the K9s can be seen sporting a punch-hole display on the front, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit on the back.

The retailer listing reveals that the OPPO K9s will grace features like a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778G chipset, and an X-axis linear motor for gaming. The handset will be available in two variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of these variants.

The reservations period mentioned in the listing suggests that it may debut on Oct. 20. Even the listing on Suning states that its pre-orders will begin on Oct. 20. The handset will be aimed towards the upcoming Double Eleven (Nov. 11) shopping festival in China.

OPPO K9s specifications

The OPPO K9s has a 6.59-inch LTPS FHD+ 120Hz screen. It has a 16-megapixel camera on the front and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. It has a 4,880mAh rated battery, which is likely to carry support for 30W fast charging. The Snapdragon 778G SoC fuels the device, and it runs on Android 11 OS.

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Google Pixel 6 series to reportedly offer four years of OS updates and five years of security patches

Google had unveiled the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones a couple of months back and the technology giant is now all set to officially launch both devices next week, at a launch event on 19th October.

Ahead of the official announcement, almost everything related to the upcoming phones has leaked online. Now, a new report reveals one of the major features for the upcoming Pixel 6 series flagship smartphones.

Google Pixel 6 Series Featured Image

A tipster going by the name Snoopy (@_snoopytech_) on Twitter has revealed that the upcoming premium smartphones from Google will offer four years of operating system upgrades and five years of security patches.

This means that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which will come pre-installed with the Android 12 operating system, will also be getting the upcoming Android 13, 14, 15, and 16 versions, with security patches guaranteed till 2026.

If it turns out to be true, then it is a major advantage for the users of the Pixel 6 series given that most smartphone manufacturers only promise up to two major OS version updates, which basically means two years of support.

It appears that this is becoming possible for the company as it will be using its own Tensor chipset for smartphones. Prior to this, Google smartphones were powered by Qualcomm’s processor, which may have created an issue for the search engine giant to guarantee a smooth transition to newer OS versions.

The commitment of Google to offer updates for more years could also force other Android smartphone manufacturers to expand the software support duration. Although it is still not up to Apple’s standard, it’s good to see companies making an effort in this direction.

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Realme Pad vs Nokia T20: Specs Comparison

Realme recently launched its first tablet: the Realme Pad. A few weeks after, even Nokia came up with its first tablet: the Nokia T20. Both the manufacturers decided to start with an affordable tablet instead of a flagship, in order to provide a device that can be suitable for everyone. While we are waiting for higher-end tablets from these two brands, it is time to compare their specifications in order to understand which one is the best affordable tablet you can buy at the moment. If you are looking for a great Android tablet with a minimum expense, go ahead with this comparison and find out the differences between these two devices.

Realme Pad vs Nokia T20

Realme Pad Nokia T20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 246.1 x 155.9 x 6.9 mm, 440 grams 247.6 x 157.5 x 7.8 mm,465 g
DISPLAY  10.4 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 10.4 inches, 1200 x 2000p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR MediaTek Helio G80, octa-core 2 GHz Unisoc T610, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11 Android 11
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Single 8 MP
8 MP front camera
Single 8 MP
5 MP front camera
BATTERY 7100 mAh, fast charging 18W 8200 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Optional LTE Optional LTE, splash resistant

Design

The Realme Pad is the tablet providing the best design. It is thinner and even lighter, with narrow bezels around the display and a single camera on the back. It has an aluminum frame and aluminum back guaranteeing a solid build quality. Despite it has the same display diagonal, the Realme Pad is slightly more compact than the Nokia T20 because it has a higher screen to body ratio. The main reason making the Realme Pad a better tablet in terms of design are its dimension, thickness, and weight, but for the rest, these devices do not differ too much. The Nokia T20 has a high screen to body ratio and an aluminum body as well. Further, it is splash resistant, unlike the Realme tablet.

 

Display

The displays of the Realme Pad and the Nokia T20 are very similar. They both feature a diagonal of 10.4 inches and the same IPS LCD technology, as well as the same Full HD+ resolution with 1200 x 2000 pixels. So you get the same level of detail and a similar (average) image quality. It looks like the Nokia T20 has higher brightness, but if we exclude that, the display experience should be the same. Both the tablets come with stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack to connect headphones. Unfortunately, there is no fingerprint reader on any of these tablets. There is also no keyboard support and no stylus support.

 

Specs & Software

The Realme Pad wins the hardware comparison thanks to a more powerful chipset. We are talking about the octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 built at 12 nm. Just like the Unisoc T610 found on the Nokia T20, the Helio G80 is composed of 2 Cortex A75 CPUs and six Cortex A55 CPUs, but the Cortex A75 is clocked at 2 GHz instead of 1.8 GHz on the Helio G80. The memory configurations are the same: either 3 or 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage. The tablets run Android 11, but the Nokia T20 has a stock version of the operating system, while the Realme Pad is customized. Note that both the tablets come in an LTE variant supporting 4G connectivity and a SIM slot.

 

Camera

The rear cameras of the Realme Pad and the Nokia T20 are exactly the same: an 8 MP sensor which can not provide a great photo quality, it is just an entry-level camera and even on low-end phones you can actually find better sensors. The Realme Pad provides a better front camera with a resolution of 8 MP, which is an important detail if you want to use your new tablets for video calls and conferences. The Nokia T20 has an inferior 5 MP front snapper.

 

Battery

The battery of the Nokia T20 is bigger with a capacity of 8200 mAh, which is the reason why its battery life is superior to the Realme Pad. On the other hand, the Realme tablet provides the support of reverse charging which allows using it as a power bank to charge other devices through a USB cable.

 

Price

The Realme Pad launched in Asia with a starting price tag of €150/$174, while the Nokia T20 starts from about €200/$232 in the base variant with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. If we exclude the battery life, the Realme Pad is a superior tablet: it has a better chipset, a superior front camera, and reverse charging. But if you need the longest battery life, then Nokia T20 might be a better choice for you because the rest of the specifications are still at a similar level: the SoC is weaker, but the difference is marginal; further, the Nokia T20 offers a splash resistant body and a scratch resistant front glass which you do not get with the Realme Pad.

 

 

Realme Pad vs Nokia T20: PRO and CONS

Realme Pad

PRO

  • Better chipset
  • Aluminum design
  • Reverse charging
  • Thinner

CONS

  • Smaller battery
  • Limited availability

 

Nokia T20

PRO

  • Bigger battery
  • Splash resistant
  • Stock Android

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

 

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