Both the PCs will first be launched in the company's home market of China, and will then slowly be launched in the international markets. (Image: Weibo)
Xiaomi could soon be looking to enter the PC market. The company already sells laptops and entering the PC market just seems like the right next move. The company was reportedly going to showcase their first PCs at its December 1 event in China, which has now been postponed due to the passing of Jiang Zemin - the former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party.
Xiaomi is yet to announce a new date for the event. However, it seems as if it did showcase its two PC designs to a select number of people.
Xiaomi Host Mini PC
The first design is called the Xiaomi Host Mini PC with a small form factor (SFF) design. The leaked images from Weibo showcase the device in a barebones state with a 100W XM22AL5X PSU. We don't know the hardware that will be going into the box.
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In the photos we can see that the Xiaomi Host Mini PC includes support for a low-profile, half-height up to dual slot dedicated GPUs on a Mini-ITX motherboard. There is also a mechanical switch at the back of the device. We do not know what is the function of that switch. One of the photos does show a keycap for the button included in the accessory package.
Xiaomi Mini PC
The Mini PC is rumoured to be priced at Yuan 3,999. (Image: Weibo)
The Xiaomi Mini PC resembles the Intel NUC and the Apple Mac Mini. We do know a lot more about this device. It will apparently be powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H APU paired with the Radeon 680M RDNA2 GPU. It will come with 512GB of SSD storage along with 16GB of RAM.
The first phase of the update rollout includes five smartphones. (Representational Image: HMD Global)
HMD Global recently announced that it completed its migration to Android 12 for all of its eligible Nokia smartphones. It has stated that if a smartphone did not get the operating system update will not be getting it in the future. The company has now announced its first phase for the Android 13 update rollout.
The first phase of the update rollout includes five smartphones, all of which are affordable and have been launched a while ago. The list of devices receiving the update is below:
Nokia X10
Nokia X20
Nokia XR20
Nokia G50
Nokia G11 Plus
Take note, the company has not revealed the exact timeframe as to when these devices will be receiving the update.
Interestingly, the list does not include the Nokia C31, the Nokia G60 5G, and the Nokia X30 5G, all of which were announced at IFA 2022 back in September. This could be because the G60 5G and the X30 5G aren't even available in the market. However, rest assured, Nokia at the unveil did confirm that these phones will be getting the Android 13 update.
All of the phones in the company's first update phase meet the Android Enterprise Recommended requirements, including bulk deployment with zero-touch enrollment, quick Android security updates (within 90 days of release from Google), physical availability of enough units, and “consistent application experience”.
HMD Global has also confirmed it will soon be releasing a longer list of its phase 1 with timeframes. The list will include a number of more Nokia smartphones that will be receiving the update.
The live transcription feature has been available on the web and the desktop apps since last year. (Image: Microsoft)
The Covid-19 pandemic changed a lot of aspects of how we live our lives. One of the significant shifts we saw was the increased popularity of video conferencing tools. Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams at the time became household names, especially for people in the enterprise and education markets.
Microsoft Teams is one of the most popular video conferencing platforms right now. However, a list of its smart features has been absent from its mobile apps. Now with its latest update for the Android platform, the company is bringing one of its niftiest features, live transcription to its Android app.
The live transcription feature has been available on the web and the desktop apps since last year. The feature will now be made available to over 100 million Android users that have the app installed on their smartphones.
How to use the live transcription feature on the Microsoft Teams Android app
After updating the app to the latest version, Android users during an ongoing meeting can simply tap on the "More actions" option, and then start or stop live transcription for the speakers.
After you turn on the live transcription feature, it will automatically start appearing in the meeting chat with appropriate speaker labels. Users will also be able to access the entire transcript after the meeting has ended from inside of the "Files" section of the app.
The new option is available for both one-to-one and group chats.
Besides the live transcription feature, Microsoft has also bringing a list of other features to Teams. These features include instant polls during calls, schedule send for messages, and improved web experience for Teams with this big update.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion US variant comes with the same specifications as its global counterpart. (Image: Motorola)
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is finally making its debut in the US market. The device will be made available in the country on December 12 in a new colourway that the company is calling Viva Purple. This new colour is the Pantone Color of the Year 2023.
Pantone each year picks a colour of the year, "by analyzing global trends and themes throughout the year", considering "all aspects of society from fashion to marketing, social media and even politics."
The company in its press release claims that it has a "globally-exclusive partnership with Pantone in the smartphone category." It also stated that Viva Magenta is a "a fearless hue that writes a new narrative", it "conveys what it means to blend the virtual and the physical with enthusiasm", it's "inspired by nature and explored through technology, revealing multiple dimensions and a new way of creating."
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta: Price
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta colourway is priced at $799.99 (approximately A$ 1,177.15; Rs 65,149.19). The new colourway comes bundled with a pair of Moto Buds 600 ANC TWS earbuds in the Winetasting colour.
If you don't want the new colourway, you can opt for the Neptune Blue colour, which is priced at $699.99 (approximately A$ 1,030; Rs 57,005.44). However, this colourway does not come with the earbuds.
The company has claimed that this is just an approximate timeline. (Representational image: Oppo)
Oppo has announced that it will be updating a number of its smartphones to ColorOS 13 this month. This includes both the stable and the beta version updates.
While the company has listed all of the devices getting the update, it states that the timeline is approximate. It claims that there might be unforeseen delays for specific models in some countries for certain carriers. It also claims that the update schedule for carrier-exclusive models will be given by the carriers themselves.
According to the released list, all of the high-end models launched recently will first get the update over the next couple of weeks, after which the company will start focussing on the older and lower-end models.
Also make note that some of the updates will be released globally, while some of them will be released on a country by country basis.
Honor Magic Vs is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. (Image: Honor)
Honor has finally launched its new foldable flagship, named the Honor Magic Vs. This time along, the company has managed to slim down the device and make it lighter compared to the last generation. The company claims that it has been able to reduce the weight of the device with the help of a brand-new hinge design that allows the phone to close without a gap.
The new Honor Magic Vs is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with 8GB/12GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB of internal storage. The company has also announced that it will be launching an Ultimate version of the device later, which will come with 16GB of RAM and with support for the newly introduced stylus called Magic Pen, which will connect via Bluetooth.
Honor Magic Vs: Price
Honor Magic Vs has been launched in three colour options: Orange, Cyan and Black. The Black and Gold colour variants will only be made available for the highest memory combo.
Honor Magic Vs sports a 6.45-inch external OLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. (Image: Honor)
The 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant is priced at Yuan 7,499 (approximately A$1,548; or Rs 85,485), the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant is priced at Yuan 7,999 (approximately A$1,652; or Rs 91,185), and the highest spec version with 12GB RAM/512GB internal storage is priced at Yuan 8,999 (approximately A$1,858; or Rs 1,02,584). The yet to be released Ultimate version will be priced at Yuan 10,888 (approximately A$2,248; or Rs 1,24,118).
The company has already started taking pre-orders for the device in China, with the first sale scheduled for November 30. The company has confirmed to us that it will be launching the Honor Magic Vs in global markets in Q1 2023. However, it did not confirm which markets will get the new foldable.
Honor Magic Vs: Display
Honor Magic Vs sports a 6.45-inch external OLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. The resolution for the outer display is 2560x1080 pixels. Inside the phone, you will find a 7.9-inch foldable OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 2272x1984 pixel resolution. Both the foldable and the outer display use 10-bit panels.
The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging. (Image: Honor)
The foldable display on paper is the same as its predecessor, the Magic V. However, this time along, the company claims that the foldable panel is "practically creaseless." It has been able to achieve this thanks to a new hinge, which is "carefully crafted with a single-piece processing technology." The company has used only four elements instead of 92, all while maintaining the durability and sturdiness.
The company claims that the hinge was able to withstand 400,000 folds at its Honor Labs, which comes out to more than ten years of use with 100 folds per day.
Cameras
Honor Magic Vs gets a new triple-camera setup consisting of a 54-megapixel Sony IMX800 primary sensor with an F/1.9 lens. Along with the primary camera, the device gets a 50-megapixel ultrawide-angle camera, which also acts as a macro lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
The company claims that the hinge was able to withstand 400,000 folds at its Honor Labs. (Image: Honor)
At the front, the device gets a 16-megapixel sensor on the cover display for taking selfies. The company did not elaborate on the camera specifications inside of the fold.
Battery
The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging. The company claims that the device can charge from 0 to 100 percent within 46 minutes.
Operating system
Honor Magic Vs runs Google's Android 12 operating system with the company's own MagicOS 7.0 skin on top.
Honor MagicOS 7.0 brings in a more streamlined design with flat icons, fluid animations and the new Honor Sans font. (Image: Honor)
Honor just a day before the unveiling of its Honor 80 series and Magic Vs foldable smartphones has announced its MagicOS 7.0 skin based on Google's Android 13 operating system. It is a complete visual overhaul with a number of noteworthy features. The new operating system skin will be present on all upcoming Honor smartphones.
Honor MagicOS 7.0
The new MagicOS 7.0 brings in a more streamlined design with flat icons, fluid animations and the new Honor Sans font. The new home screen design brings in larger folders for easier accessibility along with new widgets to bring in a more personalised experience for the users. The skin comes bundled with a new video editor for creative professionals.
For foldable devices, the company has added support for split-screen keyboard, smart widget and task manager. (Image: Honor)
The company has brought in MagicRing for seamless file transfers, smart clipboard, call and notification management between MagicOS devices and other Honor laptops and tablets.
For foldable devices, the company has added support for split-screen keyboard, smart widget and task manager. Magic Text feature recognises text from inside of images, and then allows users to scan and save the text into a PDF file.
With its Honor OS TurboX feature, the company promises faster app launches along with optimised system-level power consumption management. The MagicGuard feature provides system protection, privacy protection and financial security protection, malware protection.
Honor MagicOS 7.0 is based on Google's Android 13 operating system. (Image: Honor)
At the unveil, the company released the initial list of devices, which will receive the MagicOS7.0 update. It also announced that it will be releasing the global rollout schedule and list of devices soon.
Honor MagicOS 7.0 (Android 13) eligible devices and rollout schedule:
December 2022
Honor Magic V
Honor Magic3 Ultimate Edition
Honor Magic3 Pro
Honor Magic3
Honor V40
January 2023
Honor Magic4 Supreme Edition
Honor Magic4 Pro
Honor Magic4
Oppo A1 Pro 5G will be made available in Dawn Gold, Moon Sea Black, and Zhaoyu Blue colour options. (Image: Oppo)
Oppo just launched its mid-range A1 Pro 5G smartphone in China. Key features of the smartphone include up to 12GB of RAM, 108-megapixel dual rear cameras, a 6.7-inch full HD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, and a 4,800mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.
Oppo A1 Pro 5G: Price
Oppo A1 Pro 5G starts at Yuan 1,799 (approximately A$375; Rs 20,600) or the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant is priced at Yuan 1,999 (approximately A$417; Rs 23,000), and the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant is priced at Yuan 2,299 (approximately A$480; Rs 26,000)
The device has been launched in Dawn Gold, Moon Sea Black, and Zhaoyu Blue colour options.
It is currently available for pre-order in the company's home country of China, and will go on sale starting November 25. The company has not revealed details for the global launch of the device as of now.
Oppo A1 Pro 5G: Specifications
Oppo A1 Pro 5G sports a 6.7-inch full HD+ curved display with a 2412x1080 pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with the Adreno 619 GPU. The device comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage expandable using microSD card storage.
The device runs Google's Android 13 operating system with the company's own custom ColorOS 13 skin on top. All of this is backed by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C port, and NFC. For security, the device comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, along with support for face unlock using the front camera.
Coming to the cameras, the device features a dual camera setup at the back, consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 2-megapixel macro sensor. At the front, the device sports a 16-megapixel sensor for capturing selfies.
Qualcomm has finally unveiled its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The new chipset is fabricated on a 4nm node and is claimed to have brought in a number of performance improvements over the Gen 1 model.
Qualcomm has claimed that it has partnered with Asus ROG, Honor, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, Oppo, Red Magic, Sharp, Sony, Vivo, Xiaomi, Meizu, and ZTE to release smartphones powered by its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It further states that we will get to see the first phones powered by the chipset be made available before the end of this year.
Performance
Qualcomm claims that it focused on improving power efficiency along with performance. The new Kryo CPU trio delivers a performance boost of up to 35 percent along with an up to 40 percent bump in power efficiency.
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The clock speeds remain the same as the previous generation, but the core composition has changed. The single Kryo Prime core based on Cortex-X3 runs at 3.2GHz, it is backed by four performance cores, which run at 2.8GHz. There are also three efficiency cores that run at 2.0GHz.
The chipset comes with support for LP-DDR5X RAM clocked at 4,200MHz. For storage, it supports the new UFS 4.0 format.
Coming to the GPU, the new Adreno GPU is claimed to provide up to 25 percent higher performance with up to 45 percent better power efficiency compared to the previous generation. The company has also added support for hardware accelerated ray tracing. This is also the first GPU to bring support for Vulkan 1.3 (along with OpenGL ES 3.2).
The company claims that its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 can support displays with QHD+ resolution at up to 144Hz or 4K displays at up to 60Hz. External displays are supported up to 4K resolution at 60Hz (10-bit Rec. 2020 colour gamut, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision to boot). It has also finally enabled AV1 video decoding, which allows streams of up to 8K resolution up to 60Hz with HDR.
Cameras
Qualcomm claims that all Sony sensors with Digital Overlap HDR (DOL-HDR) and Samsung’s 200MP HP3 have been optimised to now work with the Snapdragon ISP. The new processor comes with a triple 18-bit ISP, which can handle up to three 36-megapixel (30 fps) cameras simultaneously, or one 200-megapixel camera. 108-megapixel sensors supported with zero shutter lag.
In the video department, the SoC can handle 8K HDR footage at 30 fps (64-megapixel photos), 4K at 120 fps, and slow-motion videos at 720p at 960 fps.
The chipset supports HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision formats.
DOL sensor support also allows the chipset to capture up to four exposures for each frame of video.
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Connectivity
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 comes with the new Snapdragon X70 modem, which supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G, with peak downlink speeds of 10Gbps and peak uplink speeds of 3.5Gbps.
The modem comes with support for Dual SIM and Dual Active operation with both SIMs supporting 5G networks.
For local connectivity, the company has added Wi-Fi 7 standard support, with top speeds of up to 5.8Gbps, and low latency using its wire-like technology. It comes with support for Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Other connectivity options supported include USB 3.1 with Quick Charge 5.
The Snapdragon Sound system can deliver 48kHz lossless music streaming and has the lowest-ever 48ms latency for gaming.
AI
The new Hexagon processor brings support for the new INT4 format. With this, the company has promised 60 percent better performance per Watt. It states, that the SoC's AI performance has increased by 4.35x. This power can help the cameras recognise the parts of an image for better processing.
OnePlus is currently working on its first-ever tablet, which could reportedly launch in 2023. (Representational Image)N
Android tablets in the recent past have seen a resurgence. Most brands that had abandoned the affair or never even got into the space have now launched or are soon going to launch a new tablet. One major example is Google, which has already showcased its upcoming Pixel Tablet, which is going to launch next year. Now a new rumour suggests that OnePlus is also working on a tablet of its own.
A new leak by Max Jambor states that OnePlus is currently developing its first tablet, which is scheduled for launch next year. It is not farfetched considering that its sister companies Oppo and Realme both have tablet offerings in the market.
OnePlus has a tablet in development.
Launch is scheduled for next year! #OnePlusPad
In his tweet, Jambor has also used the hashtag, #OnePlusPad, hinting at the fact that the company could be looking to name its upcoming tablet, the OnePlus Pad However, we recommend that you take this with a pinch of salt, as companies keep changing the names for products internally till they are launched.
Earlier reports suggest that the upcoming OnePlus tablet could just be a rebranded Oppo Pad. If this turns out to be true, we will not be surprised, considering that the company as already done that multiple times with its earlier products. Especially now, that the company has sort of merged with Oppo.
Apart from the above-given information, Jambor has not revealed any specifications, features, or design and more about the upcoming tablet. However, we do expect more leaks and rumours to follow soon, especially with the upcoming January launch of the OnePlus 11.
