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- Apple AirPods Max 2 May Feature Touch Controls Instead of Digital Crown
- Samsung Galaxy A13 4G Spotted at Bluetooth SIG, Might Arrive Sooner Than Expected
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Colour Options and Storage Configuration Surfaces
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 Spotted at TUV Certification Ahead of the Rumoured Launch
- ACT Offering a Free Month of Service or Wi-Fi Router to Users on Offer
- Vivo Pad Specifications Surfaces Over the Web, To Feature Snapdragon 870 Chipset
- Tecno POVA 5G Confirmed Specifications for India Suggest a Good Offer for Users
| Apple AirPods Max 2 May Feature Touch Controls Instead of Digital Crown Posted: 07 Feb 2022 08:06 AM PST
Apple is likely to release a successor to AirPods Max, hints a new patent granted to the company. The Cupertino-based company has acquired a patent on processing gestures on a touch-sensitive surface, indicating upcoming AirPods. In the patent filed in October 2021, Apple has mentioned an electronic device comprising one or more motion sensors, an audio output mechanism, one or more processors and memory. It will have one or more programs configured to be executed by the processors, including the instructions for detecting a first motion of the electronic device. Although there is no clear-cut confirmation that the patent would result in an AirPods Max’s successor, the background in the patent claim indicates the same. The background explains traditional headphones with wire and how it communicates with a device to produce audio output. Faster and Efficient Techniques and Power Saving MethodologyAccording to the claim document, the proposed methodology to be used in Apple AirPods Max 2 (most likely) provides electronic devices with faster, more efficient techniques and interfaces for electronic audio devices. The techniques for engaging with electronic audio devices can be complemented or replaced with new methods and interfaces. These technologies and interfaces will result in a more efficient human-machine interface. Such approaches and interfaces save power and increase the time between battery charges for battery-operated computing devices. Overall, the recent patent granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office indicates that Apple's second-generation headphones may come with touch controls ditching the Digital Crown that allows users to control volume, skip tracks, answer phone calls and activate Siri. Touch controls make it easier to activate Siri and command volume. According to a report by Patently Apple, who first reported about the patent, this isn't the first time that Apple is taking patents related to touch-sensitive controls. In July 2019, Apple got the patent for smart fabrics with touch sensor controls for over-ear headphones. In 2020, the company won two more patents, providing touch gesture input on the earcups' exterior and control volume. In December 2020, Apple introduced Digital Crown. In an interview given by Apple's design team to a Japanese design website Casa BRUTUS in 2020, Apple planned to offer touch controls for AirPods Max, but the plan did not surface. Instead, the company introduced the Digital Crown design. |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 4G Spotted at Bluetooth SIG, Might Arrive Sooner Than Expected Posted: 07 Feb 2022 07:22 AM PST
Samsung is gearing up for the launch of a bunch of devices under its Galaxy A series. The company had announced its cheapest 5G enabled smartphone back in December 2021 – Samsung Galaxy A13 5G. The device was launched in the US and the launch in other parts of the globe is expected soon. There have been a few reports regarding the device which had already hinted towards a February launch and moreover, it is also known that the company is working on a 4G variant of the device. Now, a recent Bluetooth SIG listing suggests that the launch of the 4G model of the device might not be far. Details on Samsung Galaxy A13 4GAs initially reported by MySmartPrice, Samsung Galaxy A13 4G was spotted at the Bluetooth SIG certification site with model number SM-A135F/DSN. However, not much was revealed by the listing other than the fact that the smartphone will come with Bluetooth v5.0. Although the previous siting of the device at the Geekbench benchmarking site had revealed that Galaxy A13 4G will be powered by an Exynos 850 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM. The device is anticipated to operate on Android 12 based OneUI 4.0 out of the box. The brand is expected to launch the device in different memory configurations according to the markets. Lastly, a leaked image had suggested that, unlike its 5G variant, Galaxy A13 4G will come with a quad-camera setup. Specifications for Samsung Galaxy A13 5GAs far as Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is considered, the smartphone has already been launched in the US back in December, as mentioned above. The handset came with a display featuring a 6.5-inch Infinity-V (720×1,600 pixels) HD+ display with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate. The device was powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC combined with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The handset will also be backed by a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. For the camera part, Samsung Galaxy A13 5G features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera along with a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The handset also features a 5MP selfie shooter located in a waterdrop notch on the display. |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Colour Options and Storage Configuration Surfaces Posted: 07 Feb 2022 06:23 AM PST
It is highly anticipated that South Korean tech giant Samsung will be launching its Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series at the Unpacked 2022 scheduled for February 9. The upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 series will consist of three tablets from Samsung – Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Now just days ahead of the rumoured launch of the series, colour options, as well as storage variants of the devices, have surfaced for the Indian markets. Details on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 SeriesThe news comes in from tipster Ishan Agrawal in collaboration with Pricebaba which suggests that the company will be launching its Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in only Graphite colour option, however, the other two devices – Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8+ will be available in three colour options namely Silver, Pink Gold and Graphite. While as far as the storage variants for the devices are considered, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has been tipped to arrive with a 128GB + 256GB storage variant whereas the vanilla model and Galaxy Tab S8+ will have a single 8GB + 128GB storage configuration. The report also mentions that all the tablets of the Galaxy Tab S8 series will feature both Wi-Fi as well as Cellular (5G) options in the Indian market. In addition to this, promotional images for the tablets had also surfaced last week providing intel on some key specs of the devices. It is speculated that all three tablets will feature octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processors under the hood. Qualcomm's flagship chipset makes use of Samsung's 4nm process and comes with an integrated Adreno 730 GPU. The devices will be equipped with an S-Pen bundled in the box. Talking about the display of the devices, the vanilla model will feature an 11-inch LCD TFT display with a 2560×1600pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, Galaxy Tab S8+ will come with a 12.4-inch sAMOLED display with a 2800×1752pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Lastly, the ultra-model of the series will have a 14.6-inch sAMOLED display with a 2960×1848pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will come with 8,000mAh, 10,090mAh, and 11,200mAh battery backup respectively with a common 45W fast charge technology. |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 Spotted at TUV Certification Ahead of the Rumoured Launch Posted: 07 Feb 2022 05:17 AM PST
While the Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is yet to announce the launch of its OnePlus Nord CE 2 smartphone, it is anticipated that the handset will be launched on February 11. There have been multiple reports providing intel on specifications and other details of the device. Now, in a new development, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 has received clearance from the TUV certifications site. Furthermore, the handset has also been spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site. Details on OnePlus Nord CE 2The upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 2 smartphone has been spotted at the TUV certification site and Geekbench with the model number IV2201. The listing at the TUV certification site reveals that the handset features a 2200mAh-2250mAh dual-cell battery which suggests a combined battery backup of 4500mAh. The listing also confirms that OnePlus Nord CE 2 will have support for 65W rapid charging. On the other hand, talking about the Geekbench listing of the smartphone, it has been revealed that the Nord CE 2 will arrive with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset which will be coupled with 8GB of RAM. It was expected that the handset could operate on Android 12 OS, however, the Geekbench listing suggests otherwise, as the model was spotted running on Android 11 OS. It is also possible that the brand may feature the in-house OxygenOS 12 on the smartphone. Furthermore, the Geekbench results also reveal the device's scores and OnePlus Nord CE 2 scored 704 and 2151 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. Earlier reports have provided other specification details of the device as well. It is speculated that the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 2 will come with a punch-hole screen of 6.43 inches. The device will be equipped with an FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. There have been reports, which suggest that the device might be available in 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256Gb internal storage combination options. As far as the camera module of the device is considered, OnePlus Nord CE 2 might come with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro lens. The front of the device is expected to feature a 16MP selfie shooter. |
| ACT Offering a Free Month of Service or Wi-Fi Router to Users on Offer Posted: 07 Feb 2022 04:15 AM PST
ACT Fibernet, a recognised internet service provider (ISP) throughout India, is offering users a free month of service or a free Wi-Fi router if they purchase the plan on offer. ACT's 40 Mbps broadband plan is currently on offer if the users decide to purchase it for six months. The standalone cost of ACT's 40 Mbps broadband plan is Rs 549 per month. With this, users get 500GB of monthly data and some additional benefits offered by ACT. However, purchasing this plan for the long term is a better option for users if they are going to keep subscribing to it again and again. ACT Fibernet 40 Mbps Broadband Plan on Offer With Free Month of Service or a Wi-Fi RouterACT is offering its customers the 40 Mbps broadband plan for Rs 3294 (note that this might also attract GST) for six months. The data benefit will remain the same, which is 500GB of fair-usage-policy (FUP) data per month. But if the users are purchasing it with the six months offer, they will get a free installation from the company. The speed reduces to 512 Kbps post the consumption of monthly FUP data. Users will get to choose between a free Wi-Fi router or a free month of service. Either the consumer can choose the plan that bundles a free month of service, or he/she can choose the plan with a free Wi-Fi router. If the user goes for the free one month service, he/she will get a total of seven months of service from ACT with 40 Mbps speed for Rs 3294. However, with the free Wi-Fi router option, users will be offered six months of service only. It is a good deal if the user wants to save some money. With seven months, the plan's price would drop to Rs 470. While with the router benefit, users will not need to purchase a router for Wi-Fi or pay a security deposit against it. |
| Vivo Pad Specifications Surfaces Over the Web, To Feature Snapdragon 870 Chipset Posted: 07 Feb 2022 03:11 AM PST
One of the leading smartphone manufacturers Vivo might be gearing up to launch its first tablet ever soon. The company could be launching its Vivo Pad later this year in China., however, the brand is yet to provide details on the launch timeline of the device. Although the company could launch the device in countries outside of China soon after the launch. While the launch details of the device are awaited, a new report provides intel on the specs of the device. Specification Details on Vivo PadIt is expected that Vivo will launch its Vivo Pad in 2022 as an affordable device. It is being speculated that the tablet will be backed by Snapdragon 870 SoC. The mentioned processor, if true, will make the tablet apt for gaming or any other intense activity like video editing. The leak surfaced online also suggests the battery details of the device. It is expected that the upcoming Vivo Pad will be backed by an 8040mAh battery and will support 44W fast charge technology. Talking about the display of the device, Vivo Pad is speculated to feature an 11-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, it is yet to be determined whether the company will use an AMOLED or an LCD display for its tablet. The device will also feature a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 13MP camera along with an 8MP secondary lens. The front of the device will also feature an 8MP camera. The rumours suggest that the tablet will not have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, which means that the device could feature an AI face unlock for security. According to previous reports, Vivo Pad could operate on Android 12-based Origin OS out of the box. |
| Tecno POVA 5G Confirmed Specifications for India Suggest a Good Offer for Users Posted: 07 Feb 2022 02:08 AM PST
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno, known for its affordable smartphones in India is gearing up for the launch of Tecno POVA 5G on February 8. The upcoming device will be the brand's first 5G-enabled smartphone in India and is advertised to be a gaming-oriented handset. Now, just a day ahead of the launch of the device, the landing page of the smartphone has been set up on the Amazon India website where users can also avail the option to get notified once the device arrives. The description page on Amazon has confirmed multiple specifications and features for the new Tecno POVA 5G. Specifications for Tecno POVA 5GThe listing on Amazon confirms that Tecno POVA 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and will come with support for 11 5G bands. The device will have dual 5G channels as well as will feature Wi-Fi 6 support. The landing page informs that the smartphone will come with a Panther Game Engine 2.0 designed for a smooth mobile gaming experience while reducing the heat, power consumption and frame rate drop. In addition to this, the all-new Tecno POVA 5G will be backed by a 6000mAh battery and will come with support for 18W flash charge technology. The device offers up to 3 hours of playback with just 15 minutes of charge and can be charged up to 50% in just 33 minutes. Moreover, the handset will operate on preinstalled HiOS 8.1 UI based Android 11 OS. Furthermore, the brand will also offer one-time free screen replacement within the first 100 days of purchase of the device. The device was previously launched in Africa in December 2021 which reveals other specification details. Tecno POVA 5G features a 6.9-inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1080x2460pixels resolution. The device comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP camera along with a 2MP lens and an AI camera. The front of the device features a 16MP selfie snapper. The sensory system on the device includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, and proximity sensor. The smartphone comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. As far as the pricing details of the device is considered, The brand's CEO had informed in December that the Tecno POVA 5G will be priced somewhere around Rs 18,000 – Rs 20,000. |
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