First up today, Huawei’s jumping into the gaming ring with a mysterious new laptop. Spotted at ChinaJoy, this GT-branded beauty is turning heads. But can Huawei crack the competitive gaming market?
Meanwhile, Samsung’s premium Watch Ultra is losing more than just time – it’s shedding paint! At $649, you’d expect it to keep its coat on. Is this a one-off mishap or a sign of bigger issues?
But wait, there’s more! Xiaomi’s playing software Grim Reaper, adding a whopping dozen smartphones to their End-of-Life list. Is your device on the chopping block? We’ve got the full rundown of which phones are losing support.
And in a twist no one saw coming, Apple’s tumbled out of China’s smartphone top five. What’s behind this unexpected fall from grace in one of the world’s biggest markets?
All the juicy details on these stories are in today’s roundup below.
The 2024 ChinaJoy expo is currently in full swing with various brands announcing several new products — Lenovo Xiaoxin 12.5 tablet for instance.
Huawei is one of the participants who made a surprise reveal of a new, yet-to-be-announced notebook at the event. Although the company hasn’t shared any details yet, the laptop features a “GT” logo on both the chassis and packaging.
Samsung‘s newly launched Galaxy Buds 3 Pro was pulled from sale due to major quality issues. Now the company’s latest and most premium watch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra, is also facing a paint peeling issue. The news comes from Reddit user bimmerb0ii.
Xiaomi has recently expanded its End-of-Life (EOL) list, ending software support for over a dozen smartphones across its Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco brands. This includes popular models like the Xiaomi Mi 10 series and the Redmi Note 10 lineup.
Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone vendors in China for the first time since its rapid rise in the market. According to market research firm Canalys, iPhone shipments in China declined by 6.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024.
Android 15 stable release is around the corner as beta 4 is already out for the testers. It’s going to be an exciting upgrade as there will be a host of new features, AI features, and other changes that will transform your Android experience.
Android updates are exciting; therefore, you want them to keep coming to your device for as long as possible. However, because of limited software support, millions of devices become ineligible for future updates every single year.
Many Realme phones are also on the verge of their end of OS updates. Here, I have curated a list of Realme phones that will stop receiving OS updates after Android 15. Review the list below to determine if you’ll need to upgrade to a newer model to keep receiving new features and improvements.
Android 15 Will Be the Final OS Update for These Realme Phones
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Realme GT Neo 5 240W
Realme GT Neo 5
Realme GT 2 Explorer Master
Realme GT 2 Pro
Realme GT 2
Realme 11 Pro+
Realme 11 Pro
Realme 11x
Realme 11
Realme Narzo N63
Realme C67 4G
Realme C65 5G
Realme C65
Realme C63
Realme C61
We’ve prepared This unofficial list by analysing the software update policy for every Realme smartphone.
Realme offers decent software upgrades to its devices. The high-end GT series typically gets up to three Android updates, while the GT Neo models only get two. The numbered series phones also get up to two OS updates, whereas the budget C-series only gets one.
The budget Narzo series has also been getting a maximum of one OS update. However, recent models do come with a promise of two Android updates.
Realme offers a maximum of three Android updates but is limited to high-end GT models. However, its sister brands, Oppo and OnePlus, provide an extra year of Android updates to its high-end models. Samsung and Google have taken this game to a new level by promising seven years of Android updates.
Does Realme need a better update policy? Share your thoughts on this in the comments below.
When Will Realme Start Rolling Out Android 15?
Android 15 has already entered the ‘platform stability’ phase with the beta 3 release, and recently another beta build — beta 4 — went live. This means we’re close to the stable release.
Google hasn’t revealed a release date for Android 15. However, so far, it has been following the last year’s rollout timeline. So, if everything goes the same way, the stable Android 15 should arrive in early October.
Thanks to the beta program, Realme users can get an early taste of the new OS ahead of the stable release. Currently, it’s available for Realme 12 Pro+, but it’ll expand to more devices in the coming weeks and months.
As for the stable release, it should start rolling out towards the end of November. The threat will be given to the high-end phones first, and then it will eventually expand to other devices.
Android 15: What to Expect?
Here are some of the most important and valuable additions to Android 15:
1. Satellite Connectivity
Android 15 “extends platform support for satellite connectivity.” It provides support for SMS, MMS, and native RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages. The OS also adds some UI elements to ensure a consistent user experience.
All Android 15 phones may not support satellite connectivity as they will likely require special chip and carrier support.
2. Theft Detection Lock
Google recently introduced the Find My Device network, allowing users to find their lost Android devices using a crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices. This feature is also available to older Android devices, but Android 15 makes it more useful by integrating the Theft Detection Lock feature.
The Theft Detection Lock feature automatically locks the device when someone snatches your phone and runs away. It automatically detects unusual motion and locks the device on observing suspicious movements or activities.
What’s more exciting is that the other person will need the same Google account to set up the device after a factory reset. Otherwise, the device won’t work, just like Apple iPhones.
3. Private Space
Android 15 adds Private Space to store super-secret apps or files under an additional layer of security. It uses a different Google account for better protection.
The apps you use inside the private space or your downloads aren’t visible to other users. They can’t even see the apps in the recent apps.
4. App Archiving
Similar to offloading apps on iPhones, Android 15 will allow users to uninstall unnecessary apps while keeping the user data around. There won’t be any data loss; you can continue where you left off after reinstalling/unarchiving the app.
Android already has app archiving via the Google Play Store. It lets you archive and restore those apps via the Google Play Store. However, Android 15 integrates this feature at the OS level, allowing users to archive/restore apps, even those installed outside of the Google Play Store.
5. Split App Pairs
Android 15 will save you a lot of time if you spend most of your time using the device in the split-screen mode. It lets you save your favourite pairs of apps to use in the split-screen mode. For example, you can create a shortcut for YouTube and the Notes app.
Which Realme phone do you have and what are your expectations with Android 15? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Several reports have claimed that Huawei will unveil the Nova 13 series of smartphones in China in August. The lineup should include some phones, such as the Nova 13, Nova 13 Pro, and Nova 13 Ultra. However, the company hasn’t officially confirmed these devices yet. Today, however, the company released a video teaser to showcase the design of its first Nova-branded flip phone, the Huawei Nova Flip, which is all set to go official on Aug. 5 in China.
Huawei Nova Flip design revealed
Huawei has showcased the green edition of the Nova Flip in the teaser video. The device, on the inside, features a foldable screen with a punch-hole design. The device features a volume rocker and a power key on the right, both of which integrate with a fingerprint sensor.
The top edge of the Nova Flip has a microphone, and its bottom edge has a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The Nova Flip’s back panel has a rectangle module, which houses a vertical dual-camera unit on the left and a square-shaped secondary screen.
At present, there is no information available about the specifications of the Nova Flip. Huawei also sells Pocket-branded flip phones in China. In February of this year, the company announced the Pocket 2 equipped with the Kirin chipset for 7,299 Yuan. (~$1,000). The Nova Flip, targeting the younger generation through its Nova sub-brand, is likely to feature sub-flagship or midrange specs.
In related news, Huawei is also working on the Mate 70 series of flagship phones. Early reports suggested an announcement in the third quarter of this year. However, now that the Nova 13 lineup is expected to break cover in Q3, it appears that the Mate 70 lineup could be pushed back to Q4.
Honor has released a substantial update for its flagship Magic 5 Pro smartphone, introducing MagicOS 8.0.0.155. This update brings forth a range of enhancements focused on camera capabilities, multitasking, and overall system optimization.
The new update will also optimize the UI, including the status bar and notification bar
Key features of the update include a refined camera experience with new shooting modes like light streamer shutter, improved smart capsule functionality for seamless app interaction with platforms like Meituan and Baidu, and enhanced privacy features with the addition of parallel space anti-tracking. The update also optimizes the device’s user interface, including the status bar and notification bar, for a more streamlined experience.
Additionally, the update addresses abnormal power consumption issues and incorporates the latest Android security patch. With this update, Honor aims to further upgrade the user experience of the Magic 5 Pro. The update is now rolling out to users, and Honor is expected to continue refining the MagicOS experience with future updates.
Lenovo has released its latest gaming laptop, the Legion R7000, exclusively in the Chinese market. This model has launched alongside the Legion R9000P 2024 gaming laptop.
Lenovo Legion R7000 specs:
The Legion R7000 comes with AMD’s Ryzen 7 8745H processor and offers graphics options up to Nvidia’s RTX 4060. Lenovo has included its Frost Blade Cooling System 5.0 to handle the heat produced by these components.
The Legion R7000 has a 15.6-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, suitable for fast-paced games. The display also supports 100% sRGB color coverage, Nvidia G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync technologies for smoother visuals.
For connectivity, the laptop includes multiple USB ports and an HDMI 2.1 output. Other features include audio enhancements through Nahimic technology, rapid charging capability, and a TrueStrike keyboard.
Pricing & availability
In China, the Legion R7000 is priced between CNY 6699 and 6999 (approximately $923 to $965). Lenovo has not announced plans to release the laptop in other regions.
In other news, Lenovo has finally launched the Legion Gaming Tablet in the Indian market featuring an 8.8-inch 2.5K 144Hz display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) processor. It also has some other interesting features like two USB Type-C ports, one of which supports Display Port 1.4 connectivity, making it convenient for steaming. The tablet is also available outside of India.
Porsche is undergoing a leadership transition as it grapples with declining sales in its crucial Chinese market. Alexander Pollich, a seasoned Porsche executive with a proven track record in sales, will replace Michael Kirsch as the new CEO of Porsche China.
Porsche’s Chinese market becoming the world’s largest for the brand under Kirsch
Kirsch’s tenure was marked by initial success, with Porsche’s Chinese market becoming the world’s largest for the brand. However, a subsequent sales decline, coupled with dealer discontent and increased competition from domestic electric vehicle brands, led to the leadership change.
Pollich’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for Porsche, as the company navigates challenges on multiple fronts. The brand must address declining sales, strengthen dealer relationships, accelerate its electrification strategy, and maintain its premium positioning in a competitive market.
With a series of new model launches planned for the year, including the third-generation Panamera and the new Macan, Porsche aims to reinvigorate its product lineup and regain market momentum. The success of these launches will be crucial for the company’s future in China and globally.
The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and Porsche’s ability to adapt to changing market dynamics will be essential for its continued success.
Asus has launched the Tianxuan Air 2024 14-inch gaming laptop in the Chinese market featuring a starting price of 7299 yuan ($1,006). This high-performance gaming laptop offers an impressive range of specifications and features designed for both gaming and productivity.
Asus Tianxuan Air 2024 Specifications:
The laptop features a 14-inch 2.5k display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time. The display supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, providing a tear-free and immersive gaming experience. It has a brightness of 400 nits and covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors.
The laptop’s design is both functional and stylish. It features a new square power connector and supports 180° opening and closing. Constructed with metal materials on the A and D sides and CNC-machined edges, it weighs approximately 1.46kg and is 16.9mm thick.
The laptop includes up to 32GB of LPDDR5X dual-channel memory, clocked at 7500MHz, and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD for storage. It also offers dual M.2 2280 slots for additional storage expansion. The cooling system features 89-blade liquid-bearing fans and an advanced rear exhaust design to maintain optimal performance under heavy loads.
The laptop features the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with a 12-core Zen 5 architecture. For graphics, it comes with either RTX 4060 or RTX 4050, featuring AI Tensor Cores and supporting advanced features such as DLSS 3.5 and ray tracing. The laptop also supports Ryzen AI and includes NPU performance boosts, enhancing both the computing power and efficiency of the device.
Under the hood, the Tianxuan Air comes with a 73Wh large-capacity battery, with 100W PD fast charging capability. The laptop also includes dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support, dual microphones, and a dual-camera module with an FHD main camera and IR face recognition unlock.
In terms of connectivity, it comes with a full-function USB4, full-power HDMI 2.1 ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The laptop runs on Windows 11.
Configurations and Pricing
The Asus Tianxuan Air 2024 is available in several configurations:
HUAWEI has introduced the HUAWEI Band 8 in India, a year after its launch in China. The Band 8 follows the Band 6, released in India in 2021, with no Band 7 in between.
Huawei Band 8 specs:
The Band 8 comes with a 1.47-inch AMOLED 2.5D touch screen, offering a resolution of 194×368 pixels and a pixel density of 282 PPI. It allows users to customize dials to match their outfits and is water-resistant up to 50 meters (5 ATM).
Key features include heart rate tracking, 24-hour heart rate monitoring, and blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring. The Band 8 uses HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0 for heart rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0 for sleep tracking, and HUAWEI TruRelax for stress tracking. It also has menstrual cycle tracking.
The Band 8 supports 100 workout modes, including 11 professional modes like running, cycling, and rope skipping, along with various fitness, ball games, and dance modes.
It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with Android 6.0 and above and iOS 9.0 and above. Other features include music control, remote camera control, quick message replies, and incoming call alerts.
The Band 8 promises up to 14 days of battery life and charges 30% faster than previous models, taking 45 minutes for a full charge.
Pricing & availability
Available in Midnight Black and Sakura Pink, the HUAWEI Band 8 is priced at Rs. 4,699 on Flipkart.
In related news, Realme is set to announce the Watch S2 alongside the Realme 13 Pro series in India later this month. Teasers have revealed key specs, including a 380mAh battery offering up to 20 days of life and AI-powered features. The Watch S2 will support over 110 sports modes, customizable watch faces, and a built-in voice assistant, likely ChatGPT AI. It will feature a circular display with a golden rim, two side buttons, an AMOLED screen, and GPS support.
AGM, a leading manufacturer of rugged smartphones and tablets, has unveiled its latest offering, the Pad P2 Active rugged edition in the Chinese market. This follows the earlier release of the standard variant of this tablet earlier this year. Let’s check out its key specs.
AGM Pad P2 Active Specifications:
The tablet features a 10.95-inch display with a resolution of 1200×1920, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a brightness of 480 nits.
Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek G99 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 8GB virtual RAM ensuring efficient multitasking and responsive performance. The device comes with a generous 256GB of internal storage, further expandable up to 512GB via microSD card.
Running on Android 14, the tablet includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 50MP main rear camera, an 8MP front camera, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, and compatibility with capacitive pens. It also features a compass and other useful tools for outdoor and industrial use.
The device is fueled by an 8000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging and OTG reverse charging.
The AGM Pad P2 Active is built to withstand harsh conditions, thanks to its “exoskeleton” case that enhances drop protection and its IP68 and IP69K certifications for water and dust resistance.
This rugged tablet can endure immersion in water for several hours and can be easily cleaned in dusty environments. Additionally, it meets the MIL-STD-810H standard for drop resistance, capable of withstanding drops from 1.5 meters on all six sides.
For users who prefer a lighter design, the exoskeleton can be removed. The tablet’s dimensions are 259.5x171x9.3mm, and it weighs 596g without the exoskeleton and 1100g with it.
The tablet includes a 360-degree rotating “turret” stand, allowing for flexible positioning and use. This stand can be set horizontally or vertically, providing added convenience. The P2 Active also features four speakers, ensuring balanced and immersive sound.
Pricing and Availability
The AGM Pad P2 Active is priced at 1699 yuan ($234) and it is now up for pre-sale on JD.com.
Homegrown wearable brand Noise is launching another smartwatch. Following the recent release of the Triumph, the company is introducing the Ultra 3 Luminary on August 1st, priced at Rs. 2,999. The smartwatch will come in various colors and strap options.
The key feature of the Ultra 3 Luminary is “Lumilert,” which allows users to set different colored alerts for different apps. For example, you can assign a specific color to messages from different people.
In addition to this feature, the smartwatch offers a bright 1.96-inch AMOLED screen, call functionality, and basic health tracking like heart rate and sleep monitoring. Noise claims the Ultra 3 Luminary has a battery life of up to a week.
In related news, Noise has recently launched its new Noise 4 wireless headphones in India, available in Carbon Black and Calm Beige. These foldable headphones feature 40mm drivers, offering up to 70 hours of playback on a single charge. They include AI-enhanced Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for clear calls, Instacharge for 300 minutes of playtime with a 10-minute charge, and Dual-Device Pairing.
In other news, Boat has released the Airdopes Alpha Deadpool Edition TWS earbuds, showcasing a bold red and black design with Deadpool and Wolverine branding. The earbuds come in a custom box featuring Marvel Studios and Deadpool branding on the charging case, which includes a USB Type-C port. Priced at Rs. 1,099 on Flipkart and Rs. 999 on Boat’s official website, these earbuds offer a unique Marvel-themed experience.
Samsung‘s newly launched Galaxy Buds 3 Pro was pulled from sale due to major quality issues. Now the company’s latest and most premium watch, the Galaxy Watch Ultra, is also facing a paint peeling issue. The news comes from Reddit user bimmerb0ii.
The user received his pre-ordered Galaxy Watch Ultra (grey model) on the 19th of this month and reportedly wore it even while sleeping. Only after a couple of days when it took it off for charging, he noticed that the paint was already peeling off at the back of the watch above the bottom left screw. You can see it in the image above. He also mentioned that he avoided the gym and had been ‘babying’ the product since he got it. So it’s unclear why the paint started peeling off within such a short period.
Only the Titanium Gray model seems to have the issue
This issue, however, seems to be limited to the grey color option. The white and silver options apparently only have paint on the bezel and partly on the sides.
Fortunately, bimmerb0ii had a chat with Samsung Text Support. The company asked the user to visit an authorized service center. According to the user, the authorized service center he visited didn’t have any replacement parts for the Galaxy Watch Ultra (at least at that time). So they advised the user to call Samsung for a replacement.
Upon calling 1800SAMSUNG, he had to wait around 30 minutes due to the high volume of calls. Then the agent reportedly offered him $22 to keep the watch. Upon preferring a replacement, the whole process only got more complicated. You can see the steps he noted below.
Return the defective watch ultra for a refund. (Take note he got this at a discount since he preordered this together with the Galaxy Z Fold 6). A prepaid shipping label was emailed to him. The refund will take around two weeks to be credited back to his account.
Purchase a new Galaxy Watch Ultra using the link the agent sent him. At this point, he had already paid for another order of the Watch Ultra at full price. Not the preorder price since the promo is finished.
Wait for Samsung to issue his refund for the defective Watch Ultra.
Once refunded, he will need to contact the company again to get another refund (they will price match his original pre-order price).
Xiaomi has recently expanded its End-of-Life (EOL) list, ending software support for over a dozen smartphones across its Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco brands. This includes popular models like the Xiaomi Mi 10 series and the Redmi Note 10 lineup.
Specifically, the unsupported Xiaomi devices now include the Xiaomi Mi 10S, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 10 Ultra, and Mi 11 Lite 5G models:
– Xiaomi Mi 10S (CN)
– Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (EEA, Global, CN)
– Xiaomi Mi 10 (TR, ID, EEA, IN, EN, Global, CN)
– Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra (CN)
– Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (JP)
Mi 10 Pro
For Redmi users, the EOL list also affects the popular mid-range Redmi Note 10 series, launched in 2021. Here are all the affected Redmi smartphones:
– Redmi Note 10 Pro (ID, EEA, Global)
– Redmi Note 10 (TR)
– Redmi Note 10 5G (TW, TR)
– Redmi Note 10T (EN)
– Redmi Note 8 (2021) (EEA, EN)
Moving on, a Poco phone is also included in the EoL list:
– Poco M3 Pro 5G (EN, TR)
This decision means these devices will no longer receive regular software updates, including new features, bug fixes, or crucial security patches that protect against vulnerabilities and malware.
It’s not a completely unexpected move from Xiaomi. Smartphone manufacturers typically offer software support for a limited number of years, be it budget or flagship handset.
Users with the devices on the EoL list now have a few choices. They can either continue using their current devices with the understanding that they might encounter security vulnerabilities or compatibility issues with newer apps. Alternatively, they can consider upgrading to a newer model for continued software support and security.
For tech-savvy users, custom ROM communities might offer alternative firmware options, but it has its own risks and requires a certain level of technical skill.
Vivo recently hosted an Imaging Festival event in China, where it detailed its vision for the future of mobile imaging. We have a separate story covering those details.
During the event, the company also confirmed its upcoming venture into the realm of mixed reality (MR). Vivo officially announced that it will launch an MR wearable headset in 2025.
Vivo’s executive vice president, Hu Baishan, hinted at the company’s interest in MR technology during the Boao Forum for Asia earlier this year. There, Baishan said MR is the next major advancement in mobile technology. And now we have official confirmation of Vivo’s plans in this area.
Extended Reality (XR) isn’t entirely new territory for Vivo. The company launched its first AR smart glasses in 2019. But it was not a standalone device, rather required pairing with their 5G smartphones to work.
We hope the upcoming MR device will offer a more immersive and standalone experience, similar to Apple’s Vision Pro, but nothing is confirmed yet.
Vivo’s commitment to innovation comes amidst its strong market performance. According to Canalys, Vivo currently holds the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market with a 19% market share. The company’s high-end Vivo X series has also seen continued growth, further strengthening its position in the competitive and premium consumer device segment.
Competitors like Huawei and Oppo are also rumored to be developing similar MR products, but there has been no official confirmation from these brands yet.
The Imaging Festival served as a platform for Vivo to showcase its innovations. The company confirmed that its next flagship smartphones, likely the Vivo X200 series, will feature an in-house Blueprint image sensor, Blueprint Algorithm Matrix, and Blueprint Imaging chip.
Vivo’s entry into the mixed reality (MR) space is a significant development in the wearable device market. The company’s success in the smartphone sector will undoubtedly influence its approach to this new frontier.
Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone vendors in China for the first time since its rapid rise in the market. According to market research firm Canalys, iPhone shipments in China declined by 6.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024.
Analysts attribute this drop to the resurgence of domestic brands. Fueled by advanced, locally produced components, Chinese companies like Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Honor, and Xiaomi have seen significant growth. Huawei, in particular, has made a strong comeback in the high-end market, challenging Apple’s premium status.
The Chinese smartphone market as a whole grew by 10% year-on-year, with over 70 million units shipped in Q2. Vivo led the market with a 19% share (13.1 million units shipped), followed by Oppo, Honor, and Huawei, each shipping around 10 million units. Xiaomi, which had been struggling, saw a 17% year-on-year increase, re-entering the top five with 10 million units shipped.`
In contrast, Apple’s shipments fell to 9.7 million units, giving it a reduced market share of 14%. Despite offering discounts of up to 23%, the company struggled to maintain its position. Domestic competitors benefited from localized supply chains and strong brand loyalty among Chinese consumers.
In response to this decline, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams recently visited China to meet with officials and reaffirm the company’s commitment to the market. Analysts like Lucas Zhong of Canalys suggest that Apple needs to localize its “Apple Intelligence” platform for China within the next year to regain lost ground. The upcoming iPhone 16 lineup also presents a chance to boost demand and improve Apple’s market position.
However, the competition is fierce. Domestic brands offer attractive features at competitive prices, and it remains to be seen whether Apple can adapt and reclaim its former dominance in China.
ASUS has launched its ProArt 16 2024 laptop, featuring the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor and NVIDIARTX 4060 or 4070 graphics. Designed for creative professionals, the laptop boasts a 4K OLED display with 100% P3 color gamut and a peak brightness of 600 nits.
The laptop has a slim 14.9mm profile and 1.8 kg weight
The ProArt 16 2024 incorporates ASUS’ iconic virtual knob function, enhancing user experience for creative software. The laptop’s slim 14.9mm profile and lightweight 1.8kg design prioritize portability, while the inclusion of a 90Wh battery ensures sufficient power.
With a focus on performance, the laptop features a three-fan cooling system, liquid gold thermal conductivity, and up to 120W TDP. Additional features include a 10-point touchscreen, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and a versatile port selection.
Starting at 15,999 yuan, the ProArt 16 2024 offers various configurations to cater to different user needs and budgets. This new laptop is a testament to ASUS’ commitment to providing powerful and efficient tools for creative professionals.
Tesla has commenced the rollout of its FSD (Full Self-Driving) v12.5.1 update to select vehicles. This latest iteration promises big improvements, including the integration of urban and highway driving capabilities, previously separate functions.
Tesla’s Cybertruck will be the first model to receive the new update.
The update, bundled with software version 2024.20.15, marks a milestone in Tesla’s autonomous driving development. Key features of the v12.5.1 update include earlier and more natural lane changes, enhanced driver monitoring, and expanded compatibility, with the Cybertruck being the first model to receive the FSD feature.
Elon Musk has previously expressed optimism about the v12.5.x updates, highlighting expected reductions in driver interventions per mile. Additionally, the upcoming “Actual Smart Summon” feature will be introduced in this version, operating independently of the core FSD system.
While the initial rollout is focused on Model Y vehicles equipped with HW4 hardware, Tesla plans to expand FSD v12.5 compatibility to other models in the future.
ASUS announced the Fearless Pro16 2024 laptop just a couple of days ago. Now the laptop is on sale in China and is priced at 7999 Yuan (around $1100) for the 32GB + 1TB configuration. This laptop is equipped with a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and a 16″ 3.2K OLED display.
You get an all-metal body design, which is only 13.9mm thick and weighs only 1.5kg. This lid supports 180-degree opening and closing. Upon opening up the lid you will be looking at a 120Hz OLED screen that covers 100% P3 wide color gamut, supports 10-bit color depth, and reaches a peak brightness of 600 nits. You can get an idea of the bezels from the image above. There is a 1080p IR camera on top of the display panel.
The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor is built on TSMC’s 4nm FinFet process and is equipped with a 10C20T Zen 5 core and a Radeon 880M integrated GPU. This iGPU comes with 12 Compute Units (768 unified shaders) running at up to 2,900 MHz. It supports up to 4 monitors with resolutions as high as SUHD 4320p60. The processor also equips an XDNA 2 NPU with 50 TOPS computing power. You can get an idea of the GPU performance of the laptop from the image below.
It is reported that the performance of the Radeon 880M iGPU is 15% higher than that of the previous generation Radeon 780M, which is close to the level of 40W RTX 3050. Also, this machine comes with a dual-fan dual-heat pipe cooling system, which can release 50W of performance in full-speed mode.
The Fearless Pro16 2024 packs a 75Wh battery. All the ports are listed below:
Another leak regarding the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series has surfaced, this time focusing on the top-tier Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
While the standard and Pro models are expected to launch shortly after Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 release, making them the first to feature this new SoC, the Ultra variant is rumored to be released sometime in Q1 2025. But leaks have been trickling out, revealing details about the phone.
Now, tipster Smart Pikachu suggests the phone will feature a 2K dual-layer OLED display. This technology, recently dubbed “Tandem OLED” by Apple in their latest iPad, offers improved brightness and HDR performance compared to single-layer OLED panels.
While Apple may have brought the term to the mainstream, Honor actually debuted it earlier with the Magic 6 Ultimate. Nonetheless, Xiaomi seems ready to embrace the stacked OLED trend.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, like its siblings. The leak also hints at an impressive 24GB of RAM and a battery capacity of over 6000mAh.
However, this might come at a cost — both in terms of weight and size. Smart Pikachu suggests that the 15 Ultra won’t be light or thin. Xiaomi’s current flagship, the 14 Ultra, is already quite hefty at 9.2mm thick and weighing 229.5 grams. The 15 Ultra could be a real hand-filler if the leak holds true.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
It’s important to remember that these are just leaks, and Xiaomi’s final design choices could differ. However, they do offer a glimpse into the potential direction the company might be taking with its upcoming flagship.
A previous report also indicated that Xiaomi has plans to launch both the vanilla model and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra globally, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro may remain exclusive to the Chinese market.
Asus has launched the Zenbook 16 Air laptop in China, equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor. The variant with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB PCle 4.0 SSD is priced at 12,999 yuan ($1,792) and is now available for purchase on JD.com. Let’s check out its key specs.
Asus Zenbook 16 Air Specifications:
The laptop boasts a 2.8K (2880×1800 pixels) 120Hz OLED display that comes with HDR 500 certification, 10-bit color depth, and a peak brightness of 550 nits. The display covers 100% of the P3 wide color gamut and is factory-calibrated to ensure a Delta E<1 color accuracy.
The laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor built with 12C24T Zen 5 cores and integrates Radeon 890M graphics based on RDNA 3.5 architecture. It also includes an NPU with a computing power of 50 TOPS.
The laptop is designed with Ceraluminum, a high-tech ceramic aluminum material, and CNC technology, available in Snowfield White and Mountain Mist Grey. It has a thickness of approximately 1.1 cm and weighs 1.49 kg.
The cooling system of the Zenbook 16 Air includes a dual-fan VC uniform heat plate capable of providing 28W of cooling power. The C-side of the laptop features 3,522 CNC machined cooling holes, enhancing airflow efficiency by 50%.
The Zenbook 16 Air is powered by a 78Wh battery, offering up to 20 hours of local video playback. The laptop also includes a 6-speaker sound system, a 240Hz refresh rate touchpad, a Wi-Fi 7 card, and 1080p AI dual cameras.
Despite its slim profile, the Zenbook 16 Air is equipped with a full set of high-speed interfaces, including two USB4 ports, USB-A, HDMI, a standard SD card slot, and an audio interface. These ports support quick charging, 4K external displays, and high-speed data transfer up to 40Gbps, ensuring seamless connectivity for all your peripherals.
Asus has equipped the laptop with several intelligent features, including an ambient light sensor, hardware-level blue light protection, and MyAsus software for custom settings and performance optimization. The laptop also supports GlideX for multi-screen collaboration and Asus Flash Transfer for seamless file transfers between devices.
AOC has launched a new high refresh rate gaming monitor called 27G10ZE in the Chinese market. The monitor is now up for sale on JD.com with an introductory price of 999 Yuan ($138). Let’s check out its key specs.
AOC 27G10ZE Monitor Specifications:
The “27G10ZE” features a 27-inch Fast IPS panel with 1920×1080 resolution. The monitor boasts an overclocked 260Hz refresh rate along with a 1ms response time for minimal input lag and blur during fast-paced action.
The monitor comes with 300 nits brightness and supports 8-bit color. It covers 96% of the DCI-P3 and 129% of the sRGB color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate color reproduction suitable for both gaming and graphic design.
AOC has equipped this model with a range of features to enhance the gaming experience. It supports Adaptive Sync technology, reducing screen tearing and stuttering for smoother gameplay. The monitor also features HDR10 decoding, offering a high dynamic range for more detailed and realistic images, especially in darker or brighter scenes.
The monitor boasts a Low Input Lag mode that minimizes the time it takes for the monitor to display on-screen actions after you input a command through your mouse or keyboard. Additionally, the monitor includes a Low Blue Light mode and Flicker-Free technology to help reduce eye strain during long gaming sessions.
For further customization, the G10ZE comes with G-Menu adjustment software, allowing users to tailor color and brightness settings to their preferences for different games. The software also enables setting macros and quick switching to game mode with a single button press.
The design of the monitor includes practical features like a cable management hole to keep the setup tidy and a quick-release button for easy installation and dismantling. The stand is finished in space gray with a decorative red strip, adding a touch of style to its functional design.
The monitor’s connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DP 1.2 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones or speakers. The stand allows for tilting and rotation for ergonomic positioning, and VESA wall mounting is also supported for a cleaner setup.
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