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Oppo A1 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 695, 12GB RAM launched

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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.

Also Read: OnePlus Pad could launch next year suggests report

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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 launched: Will power phones from OnePlus, Xiaomi, more

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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 Pad could launch next year suggests report

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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.

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.

Also Read: iQOO 11 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to launch in January: Report

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.

iQOO 11 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to launch in January: Report

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iQOO 11 Pro will run Google's Android 13 operating system from the moment it launches. (Representational Image: iQOO 10 Pro)

Vivo sub-brand iQOO is currently working on its iQOO 11 Pro smartphone, which is said to be amongst the first devices to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

According to a new report by GSM Arena, the upcoming smartphone will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. This was also confirmed by a prototype benchmark run a few days ago. Apart from this, the report claims that the smartphone will feature, Vivo's V2 image processing chip, which was just made official last week.

Vivo at the launch of its V2 image processing chip claimed that it comes with better low light optimisations and faster processing.

According to the report, the iQOO 11 Pro will sport a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED touchscreen. It will also feature a BMW M Motorsports inspired design.

Also Read: How to use WhatsApp Web's new 'filter by unread' feature

The device will run Google's upcoming Android 13 operating system from the moment it launches.

The report further states, that this device will launch in India in January. It does not specify, if the smartphone will first launch in the company's home country of China or not.

Apart from this, past leaks have shown that the iQOO 11 Pro will be backed by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 200W fast charging. They have also specified that the device will sport a QHD+ resolution display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1440Hz PWM dimming for flicker avoidance.

We recommend that you take this news with a pinch of salt, as the company could decide to change any aspect of the device or the launch at any given time between now to then.

Google Pixel Fold leaks yet again, this time along with its price tag

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Google Pixel Fold could launch next year. (Image: Front Page Tech)

Google has been rumoured to be working on a foldable smartphone for a while now. While a lot of names, design details, and specifications have been thrown out, a new leak by FrontPageTech, claims that the upcoming device will be called Pixel Fold.

The report claims that the device is one of "Google's most secretive projects ever," and will allegedly launch next year in May alongside the Pixel Tablet at the company's annual developer conference, I/O. The company is expected to launch the device in two colour options: Chalk White and Obsidian Black.

A number of renders have been leaked for the device in both colourways. These renders have been recreated based on 3D renders of "other stuff". The report does not bring along any specification details. However, it does add that the device will come with the "usual Pixel-esque performance" and a flagship camera worthy of the Pixel name.

One of the sources that made this report possible did mention that the device was pretty heavy. However, he did not answer the question, "compared to what?"

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A number of renders have been leaked for the device in both colourways. (Image: Front Page Tech)

Google Pixel Fold: Rumoured Price

According to the report, the Pixel Fold will be priced at $1,799 (approximately AU$ 2,686.66; Rs 1,45,800). This is the same price at which the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 launched in the US back in August.

While the Galaxy Z Fold4 will be the Pixel Fold's main competitor in most countries, by the time it launches, the Galaxy Fold4 will have got a lot of discounts to become the better option.

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Pixel Fold will be priced at $1,799. (Image: Front Page Tech)

As seen in the renders, the Pixel Fold's camera bar will not be as large as the one on the Pixel 7 series. But, it will still be of a substantial size. It will apparently consist of two 9.5-megapixel sensors. The front screen will consist of a hole-punch camera module, and the foldable display will feature a camera sensor inside the top bezel headlining the display.

The fingerprint sensor will be located on the side, integrated into the power button. The device will come with two speakers, one on the top and one on the bottom.

WhatsApp Web 'filter by unread' feature released: How to use

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This is also a clean and less distracting way to view WhatsApp messages. (Image: Beetel Bite)

Meta has released a new WhatsApp Web feature, which will allow users to filter their unread chats. With this feature WhatsApp Web users to filter out all other messages and view only unread chats. The feature is now live on iOS, we could not spot the feature for Android devices.

How to activate WhatsApp Web 'filter by unread' feature

  1. Open WhatsApp and click on the three-line option, next to the "Search or Start new chat" button, located inside of the left side bar.
  2. Once you click the button, it will filter all the unread chats.
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It will reduce the time that a user will have to spend a lot of time scrolling up and down trying to find all unread messages. (Image: Beetel Bite)

The option shows up on both Windows and Mac operating system users.

This feature will come in handy for users who receive a lot of messages during the day. It will help them easily catch up with the day and get things done, while not accidentally ignoring any messages.

This is also a clean and less distracting way to view WhatsApp messages. It will reduce the time that a user will have to spend a lot of time scrolling up and down trying to find all unread messages.

How to use WhatsApp Web

  • Open up web.whatsapp.com on a web browser, which will bring up a web page with a QR code.
  • Open the WhatsApp app and go into its Settings panel.
  • Tap on the 'Linked Devices' option.
  • Tap on the 'Link a Device' option.
  • Scan the QR code on the phone.
  • This will now link your WhatsApp to the web interface and bring up the full WhatsApp Web interface.

Also Read: How to use two WhatsApp accounts on an iPhone without jailbreak

In related news, WABetaInfo recently reported on a new WhatsApp Android beta update, which adds a new feature that allows users to send messages to themselves on other linked devices. According to the report, the feature is currently under development and is currently not been released to early beta testers. It does state that the feature will show up in a future version of the WhatsApp Desktop beta.

Australian regulator asks Apple, Meta, Microsoft to share anti-abuse steps

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This step follows Australia’s hardline approach to regulating Big Tech firms since 2021. (Image: Pixabay)

An Australian regulator has sent out legal letters to Meta Platforms, Apple Inc, and Microsoft Corp, demanding they share the strategies that they use for stamping out child abuse material. If they are unable to do so, then they will be facing heavy fines.

The e-Safety Commissioner, an Australian regulatory body that has been set up to protect internet users states that it has used laws that came into effect in January to compel these tech giants to provide details on the measures that they use to detect and remove abusive material within 28 days. It further states that if these companies fail to comply then they will each face a fine of A$555,000 (approximately $383,000) per day.

This step follows Australia’s hardline approach to regulating Big Tech firms since 2021. The country so far has introduced laws to force the Big Tech firms to pay media outlets for displaying their content and laws that require them to provide the government with the details of anonymous accounts which post defamatory material.

Apart from this, all of these Big Tech firms have been facing pressure across the globe for finding a way to monitor encrypted messaging and streaming services for child abuse material without encroaching on user privacy.

"This activity is no longer confined to hidden corners of the dark web but is prevalent on the mainstream platforms we and our children use every day," said commissioner Julie Inman Grant in a statement.

"As more companies move towards encrypted messaging services and deploy features like livestreaming, the fear is that this horrific material will spread unchecked on these platforms," Grant added.

A Microsoft spokesperson has responded to media queries stating that the company has received the letter and plans to respond within the 28-day deadline.

A spokesperson for Meta has also responded stating that it has also received the letter and is currently reviewing it. They also added that the company continues to "proactively engage with the eSafety Commissioner on these important issues."

Also Read: Savage Game Studios to join PlayStation Studios Mobile Division

Apple is yet to respond to the media queries.

The Australian regulator has referred to the figures provided by the US National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The US National Center has reported that this year it has received 29.1 million reports of child abuse material from internet companies. It states that 160 were from Apple and 22 million were provided by Meta.

Savage Game Studios to join PlayStation Studios Mobile Division

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Savage Game Studios will be joining the newly created PlayStation Studios Mobile Division. (Image: Sony)

Sony Group Corp is one of the key players in the gaming industry with its PlayStation brand. While it has the lion's share in the console gaming market, it has been expanding its avenues in the gaming industry. Now, it has announced its plan to acquire Savage Game Studios for an undisclosed amount.

The company in an announcement post on its PlayStation blog stated, "we have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Savage Game Studios."

Savage Game Studios will be joining the newly created PlayStation Studios Mobile Division. The company claims that this new mobile division will operate independently from its console division.

Savage Game Studios was established only two years ago and has ever since been working on developing a live-service action title for mobiles. This title will now be released under the PlayStation Studios Mobile division.

With this acquisition, the Japanese conglomerate hopes to tap into the consumer base, which is spending on gaming via other platforms apart from the console business.

"PlayStation Studios must continue to expand and diversify our offering beyond console, bringing incredible new games to more people than ever before," said Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios.

Also Read: Google Play Store gets ‘Offers’ tab, will highlight best app, game, movie deals

Sony has been committed to expanding beyond the console market for some time now. Besides its acquisition charts, the company recently also started releasing some of its AAA titles like God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PC. It has also announced that its Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is also going to come to PC.

2022 is going to be a big year for the company considering that it has had major hits like Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, MLB The Show 22 and soon it will also be releasing God of War: Ragnarök. It is soon also going to launch its highly anticipated PlayStation VR2.

To recall, Sony gaming chief Jim Ryan had announced the company's plan to broaden its game portfolio beyond the PlayStation console and its focus on single-player games.

Twitter rolling out multiple new features for Spaces: Check out here

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The social media giant started testing out the analytics feature back in March. (Image: Twitter)

Twitter is currently rolling out a list of new features for Spaces. One of the most important features is iOS and Android device users getting access to Spaces analytics. With this new feature hosts and co-hosts will now get access to the information on how many total live listeners tuned in to the broadcast. Apart from this, they will also get to know how many times the Space was replayed and how many people spoke.

The social media giant started testing out the analytics feature back in March, and will now be made available to all hosts and co-hosts. This feature will help the host and the co-hosts know the reach of their audio content.

Apart from the analytics feature, Twitter is also testing out a new feature, which will tweet out a Space card once a Space is kicked off. According to the company, the feature will help users engage with and share Spaces. It also adds that the feature will make it easier for users to see and participate in conversations. Once live, the hosts will no longer have to manually share the Space to promote it.

It is also testing a new feature on Android, which will allow users to see more information on the Space bar.

From now on, after a Space ends, users will see a complete list of co-hosts and speakers along with an option to follow the users.

Android 13 Beta 1 now available for select Pixel devices: How to download and install

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Apart from the security features, the company has also introduced a number of developer-oriented features. (Image: Google)

Google just released Android 13 Beta 1 for select Pixel devices globally. The company has stated that the beta will also be available as an update for developer preview versions. The company has been primarily focussing on privacy and security features with Android 13 with all of its developer beta versions. With the latest beta version, the company has introduced new security features including selective media file access permissions and improved error reporting.

Apart from the security features, the company has also introduced a number of developer-oriented features including new notifications permissions, photo picker, themed app icon designer, per-app language support, and more. It has also added support for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio and MIDI 2.0 over USB.

Google first announced the release of Android 13 Beta 1 via an official blog post. With the new beta build, Google has added support for apps to ask for storage permissions to grant access to all media files. It has also improved Keystore and KeyMint error reporting, which will now provide detailed and accurate reports. Other features also include new audio route APIs.

Android 13 Beta 1: Eligible devices

  • Pixel 4
  • Pixel 4 XL
  • Pixel 4a
  • Pixel 4a 5G
  • Pixel 5
  • Pixel 5a
  • Pixel 6
  • Pixel 6 Pro

Apart from these smartphones, the beta build will also work inside of the Android emulator.

How to download and install Android 13 Beta 1

Android 13 Beta 1 is currently available on the company's official developer site. You can simply follow the instructions there to install the operating system on a supported device.

Also Read: Vivo V23 Pro Review

If you are already running the previous developer preview version, then the update will be made available over the air (OTA).

Android 13 roadmap

Apart from the Beta 1 rollout update, the company has shared the development roadmap for Android 13. According to the roadmap, the company expects to roll out the stable build by June 2022.

Also Read: How to Edit Videos for Social Media Platforms

The company has also confirmed that it will be sharing more details about the upcoming operating system at its Google I/O 2022 developers conference event.

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