Xiaomi 13 Ultra (check out our review of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the highly anticipated smartphone model, has been making headlines again with new updates on its color options. While the initial release only showcased three color variants, recent reports suggest that Xiaomi may be planning to launch three additional color options in the near future.

Rumors of these new color options began circulating shortly after the Xiaomi 13 Ultra launch event. Netizens discovered that the device recognition feature on QQ showed six different color options for the phone, despite only three being released at the time.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s new color options

Many speculated that the additional color options were abandoned during the development process, but recent developments suggest otherwise. Several netizens have reportedly extracted new color options from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra firmware, revealing Orange, Yellow, and Blue options.

These new color options may be released as limited edition customization options for Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Lei Jun, Founder and CEO of Xiaomi, has also been promoting the limited edition customization feature on his Weibo account, hinting at the possibility of these new color options becoming available in the future.

The release of these new color options will undoubtedly cater to the different preferences of Xiaomi 13 Ultra users, allowing them to showcase the phone’s unique design without a protective case. However, it is worth noting that using the phone without a protective case may result in screen damage from accidental drops.

Screen repairs for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra can be costly, with a price tag of 1360 yuan and an additional 40 yuan for labor. As such, users should take caution when handling their phones and consider investing in a protective case to avoid potential damage.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra specifications

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a feature-packed flagship smartphone with impressive specifications. It sports a 6.73-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED HDR10+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device is powered by the Octa-Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm chipset, coupled with up to 16GB LPPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a versatile quad-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide angle lens, 50MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens. The camera system boasts Leica Summicron optics and supports 8K video recording and Dolby Vision HDR video recording. A 32MP front-facing camera takes care of selfies and video calls.

Security features include an in-display fingerprint sensor with heart rate monitoring and an infrared sensor. The phone also offers Hi-Res audio, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, and USB Type-C audio. It is dust and water-resistant with an IP68 rating.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra measures 163.18 x 74.64 x 9.06mm and weighs 227 grams. It supports 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NavIC, USB Type-C, and NFC. The device is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging capabilities.

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Apple has been regularly releasing new software updates and firmware versions for its portfolio of products. The company recently concluded its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), showcasing several new and upcoming features.

Now, the company has started rolling out a new beta firmware version for several AirPods models, including the Apple AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max.

The new beta version for the AirPods lineup bring released by Apple carries version numbers from 5A5282d to 5A5304a. As of now, the new firmware is limited to developers and can be downloaded from the Apple developer website.

Also, to install this new beta firmware for the wearable audio products, the user needs to be running the Apple iPhone with the latest iOS 16 beta operating system or a Mac device with the macOS Ventura beta along with Xcode 14 beta for the supported AirPods.

Apple claims that this new beta firmware version includes improvements to the Automatic Switching as well as some bug fixes and stability improvements. Once the testing is completed, the software will be released to all the AirPods, which could be in fall this year.

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Nothing Ear (1), the true wireless earphones, launched as the first product coming from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pie’s new venture, has received a new firmware update.

The new firmware update adds support for smart voice assistants, including Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri, and Amazon’s Alexa to the device. The feature can be activated or triggered by triple-tapping the earbuds.

The company is rolling out firmware version 0.6700.1.86. With this update, the company has added a feature that will help the product compete against some popular TWS earbuds available in the market.

The official changelog for the firmware version 0.66700.1.86 lists the following:

• Stronger connection between Ear (1) and third-party apps and laptops.
• Optimised stability when switching between ‘multiple devices.
• Voice assistant now available in gesture controls.
• More accurate ear (1) battery display in the app.
• Improved functionality of the In-Ear Detection switch in the app.

To update the Nothing Ear (1), open the Nothing app on the smartphone and navigate to Device Details > Firmware Update. Make sure that both earbuds are connected to the smartphone and have at least a 10% battery.

The Nothing Ear (1) true wireless earphones were first launched last year and since then, the firm has introduced a new black colored model and has also released a number of firmware updates that fixed some of the issues.

The earphones come with an in-ear design and some premium features, including Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Qi-compatible wireless charging support for the charging case along with the USB-C port.

It also comes with support for Fast Pairing in Android-powered devices but lacks support for iOS auto-pairing. The earbuds are also IPX4 rated for water resistance and the company is promising 24 hours of battery life with the charging case.

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Apple has rolled out a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro as well as the AirPods Max which brings the support for finding the products if you misplace them, using the brand’s own Find My application.

The feature was teased by Apple in June at WWDC and was set to be introduced along with the iOS 15. While the feature didn’t show up with the iOS 15, thankfully, the company didn’t take much longer after the delay.

With this new firmware update, the compatible AirPods models get functionality inside of the Find My app, including precise location, a new Nearby Finding UI, Lost Mode, and the ability to get notifications when the earbuds are left behind.

There’s also an AirTag-like Find Nearby interface but given that the products don’t come with the U1 chips installed, the feature isn’t quite as precise as with an AirTag. You won’t be getting arrows pointing towards them, but the onscreen prompts will show statuses like far, near, or “here” depending on how close you are.

Before you take advantage of the new feature, you will need to update your AirPods to the just-released firmware. This isn’t a straightforward process as you need to place the charged AirPods in the case and then place it near a connected phone.

To check the firmware version of your AirPods, go to the Settings on your iPhone/iPad and then navigate to General > About. There, choose AirPods and you will see a field labeled “firmware version.” The new firmware version with Find My support is 4A400.

The addition of AirPods Pro and AirPods Max in the Find My network means that they will now send out a continuous Bluetooth beacon message. When other Apple devices are in the area, they can detect this signal and report it to the Find My network, placing its location on the owner’s map.

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Yesterday, OnePlus released its first Android 5.0 firmware in its official forums. The uploader pointed out that because this is the first version of the Android L, there are still a few bugs to fix. For example, Bluetooth cannot be used.

ROM：http://pan.baidu.com/s/1pJlwJbX

Recovery http://www.oneplusbbs.com/thread-433595-1-1.html

How to Install (First, make sure that the Recovery file is installed): 

1. Download the ROM but don’t extract it or change the file name. Just copy it to your phone’s SD card.
2. Close your phone. Hold down the volume button and the power button. Then release it to enter Recovery mode.
3. Select “Factory reset (full wipe)” and wait for it to be completed.
4. Select “install zip from SD card”.
5. Select “choose zip from SD card” and look for the ROM zip file.
6. Select the ROM.
7. Wait until it’s finished installing. Afterwards, press the return button to go back to the Recovery interface.
8. Restart the device.

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This week’s firmware highlights:

Operating system was upgraded to the Androi 4.4.4 with many upgrades.

—–Summary of changes—–

System

Android upgraded to Android 4.4.4;

Now press the power button to lock the device, and the screen will turn dark;

When you pull down the notification tab when the device is locked, the time that it’s in standby mode will be the same as when it is unlocked to let you browse the notification bar.

After repairing the font, when selecting the medium or large font, list of contacts is incomplete.

Settings

The switches for the light keyboard have increased. Now, if the light keyboard is not used within 5 seconds, it will automatically disappear.

Text messaging

Fetion and foreign numbers are already saved in the contact’s profile which can be classified as individual profiles. Messages without a saved number will be classified as notifications.

System upgrade

If the apps are upgraded when the system is upgraded, then the status bar will change and a message will appear saying whether the upgrade is complete.

Firmware download links:

MX2 Flyme OS 3.7.1A（Test version）

Size：423MB

http://download.meizu.com/Firmware/Flyme/MX2/3.7.1/cn/20140701110343/f2ae4b85/update.bin

http://firmware.meizu.com/Firmware/Flyme/MX2/3.7.1/cn/20140701110343/f2ae4b85/update.bin

MD5:26e49b32558ed3774e97258ff2ae4b85

MX3 Flyme OS 3.7.1A（Test version）

Size: 451MB

http://download.meizu.com/Firmware/Flyme/MX3/3.7.1/cn/20140701104800/f31d63ad/update.bin

http://firmware.meizu.com/Firmware/Flyme/MX3/3.7.1/cn/20140701104800/f31d63ad/update.bin

MD5:fe240619f9ba3a3bc92a1b94f31d63ad

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HTC One X is one of the most advanced smartphones today, in addition to the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S III. Smartphones are still adopting Android 4.0 will soon get updates to Jelly Bean. Reporting from a source said the updates to Jelly Bean will be released next month.

According to the developer and founder of MoDaCo smartphone forum, Paul O’brien says Jelly Bean update for HTC One X will be released in October. However, this is only for devices that are not locked to a specific operator.

Meanwhile, the updates through the operators takes more time, it is estimated up to Christmas this year. Besides HTC One X, O’Brien also said HTC One X+ is busy talking will also come with the Jelly Bean operating system.

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