Samsung phones to ditch Google, switch to Microsoft Bing as default search engine: Report

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April 19, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Samsung is reportedly thinking of switching its search engine to Microsoft’s Bing.
* Microsoft Bing is back in the limelight after years following its AI integration.
* The final decision hasn’t been made though and Samsung might just stick with Google.

Google is the pioneer among search engines but its dominance might be shaken soon. A report by the New York Times (via Ars Technica) says that Samsung is considering switching from Google Search to Microsoft Bing as its default search engine on smartphones.

This would be a big blow to Google since Samsung is the second-biggest smartphone maker in the world.

Microsoft revamped Bing earlier this year and integrated it with OpenAl’s GPT models which also powers the very popular and trending ChatGPT. How is it better? With an Al-powered Bing, you can basically ask it more complex questions and also give tasks.

This was quite a smart move considering Bing is almost nonexistent in the browsing world, and it also gives the search engine an edge over rivals.

As for Samsung choosing Microsoft over Google, the decision isn’t final yet. According to the report, the decision is still under negotiation and “Samsung could stick with Google.” So we may not see Bing on Samsung phones after all but the possibility is still there and it would seriously change things in the smartphone world.

Also, Samsung may be contemplating but it’s not going to be easy to execute. As explained by Andreas Proschofsky on Twitter, all Android OEMs have to sign MADA (Mobile Application Distribution Agreement) so that they can have Google Play Store apps including Google Search on their phones. Now removing Google Search would mean not having access to the Google app ecosystem which doesn’t seem like a viable option.

Android OEMs have to sign a thing called “Mobile Application Distribution Agreement” (MADA) if they want to get a license to use the Play Store and other Google apps. This includes a bunch of rules which includes – in most countries – setting Google Search as default. — Andreas Proschofsky (@suka_hiroaki) April 17, 2023

Google pays Samsung, Apple to be default search engine

Google is known to pay a hefty amount to both Samsung and Appleto stay as the default search engine. The tech giant reportedly pays Apple $20 billion per year, and Samsung $3.5 billion per year for the same. Having said so, there’s no word from Microsoft on this matter and also whether the company would be willing to shell out this much money as Google does.

Microsoft is currently busy updating Bing with more features and also to OpenAI’s latest GPT-4 model. People who have access to Bing’s preview version can access the updated search engine. Microsoft also integrated OpenAI’s DALL-E image creator with Bing. Through this feature users can directly generate images from Bing Chat.

It’s called the “Bing Image Creator” and you can ask it to generate images based on the details provided. Google was also quick to start its own AI work, and plans to integrate AI chat to search. An AI-powered search engine on smartphones would be something very interesting but with no official confirmation yet, it’s hard to say if we’ll indeed see one soon.

Faqs on Samsung May ditch google for bing

1) Original Story Below of Samsung & Google ?

Ans) Samsung and Google have been in a long running partnership of 12 years where the former has been using the Google Search Engine as the default one on its smartphones. However, this collaboration could come to an end if Google doesn’t hurry up, as Microsoft has now entered the scene to take away Google’s share of the pie.

Google was left in shock last month as Samsung reportedly informed the company that it’s considering making Microsoft’s Bing the default search engine on its smartphones. A report by “The New York Times” that the Samsung threat put the company in “panic” mode.

The reason behind making this switch, is as you’d have guessed by now, the integration of AI into the Bing search engine by Microsoft. This has already given Microsoft an upper hand over Google in a long time where the former’s search engine is now kore advanced.

Google has Bard in place but that AI chatbot is far from being ready to compete with Bing, despite Google’s continuous efforts in making it more advanced.

2) How is Google the unrivaled player in the search engine industry ?

Ans) Google is the unrivaled dominant player in the search engine industry, making up 93.2 percent of the global market share as of March, followed by Microsoft’s Bing with a mere 2.9 percent, according to research firm StatCounter. In the mobile search engine sector, Google accounted for 96.6 percent, while Bing made up only 0.5 percent.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra with Leica-Tuned Quad-Cameras, Variable Aperture Support, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 50MP camera &90W charging launched globally: Price, Specifications

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April 19, 2023

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* Xiaomi 13 Utra has been launched officially in China and other global markets.
* The flagship ships with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 1-inch ultra-large Sony IMX989 sensor with variable aperture, and a large VC liquid cooling area.
* Xiaomi 13 Ultra price starts at RMB 5999 (approx Rs 71,600)
* Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a 1-inch camera sensor.
* The phone’s main camera aperture can be set to f/1.9 or f/4.0.
* The Xiaomi 13 Ultra features the brightest display on any phone currently available in the market.

Xiaomi Ultra 13 has been officially launched in China and globally as the company’s newest premium offering and it comes as a follow-up to the Xiaomi 11 Ultra. The flagship phone arrives with the mighty Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 1-inch ultra-large Sony IMX989 sensor with variable aperture, a large VC liquid cooling area, Dolby Vision support for an immersive viewing experience, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a leather finish that is claimed to be resistant to wear, dirt, and UV rays with anti-degradation material.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra has been officially launched globally. The new Xiaomi flagship smartphone is the company’s most premium offering to date worldwide.

The phone packs specs to the gills. It also comes with a premium build quality. The 13 Ultra continues to come with a Leica-tuned camera setup. Also, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has a 1-inch camera sensor on the back with support for a variable aperture. Currently, it is the only smartphone available in the market to feature the combination.

Xiaomi has not confirmed any details about the 13 Ultra’s launch in India. While we wait for some clarity on that front, here’s a quick look at the Xiaomi 13 Ultra price, specifications and features announced at the global launch event.

Check out the complete price and specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra below.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Price, Colour Options

* Xiaomi 13 Ultra price is set at RMB 5999 (approx Rs 71,600) for the base 12GB+256GB model.
* The 16GB+512GB model costs RMB 6499 (approx Rs 77,600).
* The 16GB + 1TB version is priced at RMB 7299 (around Rs 87,200).
* The phone comes in Olive Green, Black, and White colour options.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra specifications, features
* Display: Xiaomi 13 Ultra flaunts a large 6.73-inch 2K AMOLED LTPO display with 3200 x 1440 pixels resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, P3 Colour Gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 1920Hz PWM dimming, up to 2600nits peak brightness, and curved edges.
* Battery: The flagship phone rocks a 5000mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.
* Connectivity: Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
* Chipset: The Xiaomi flagship is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU.
* RAM and storage: The phone packs up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage that is not expandable.
* Rear camera: Xiaomi 13 Ultra features a quad camera setup on the back, with a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary camera with Hyper-OIS, 8P Lens, EIS, LED flash, variable aperture (f/1.9 to f/4.0), and an LED flash. There is a 50MP Sony IMX858 ultra-wide-angle lens, a 50MP super telephoto sensor with OIS, and a 50MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom.
* Front camera: There is a 32MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
* Other features: Xiaomi 13 Ultra is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, Hi-Res audio certified, Dolby Atmos, an IR blaster, and stereo speakers.
* IP rating: The phone is IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
* OS: The phone runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Specifications

* 6.73-inch (3200 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD+ AMOLED 20:9 HDR10 + display, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, 1920Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
* Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno next-gen GPU
* 12GB LPPDDR5X RAM with 256GB (UFS 4.0) storage, 16GB LPPDDR5X RAM with 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 storage
* Dual SIM (nano + nano)
* MIUI 14 based on Android 13
* 50MP rear camera with 1″ Sony IMX989 sensor,f/1.9 – f/4.0 variable aperture, 23mm focal length, HyperOIS, 8P aspherical lens, LED flash, 50MP Sony IMX858 122° ultrawide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, 50MP Sony IMX858 telephoto camera with f/1.8 aperture, 75mm equivalent focal length, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom, 50MP Sony IMX858 periscope telephoto camera with f/3.0 aperture, 120mm equivalent focal length, OIS, 10x optical zoom, up to 120x digital zoom, Leica Summicron optics, Dolby Vision HDR video recording, 8K video recording
* 32MP RGBW front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture
* In-display fingerprint sensor with heart rate monitoring, Infrared sensor
* USB Type-C audio, Hi-Res audio, Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos
* Dust and water-resistant (IP68)
* Dimensions: 163.18×74.64×9.06mm; Weight: 227g
* 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (L1 + L5), NavIC, USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1, NFC
* 5000mAh (Typical) battery with 90W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Key Specs

RAM	12 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Rear Camera	50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera	32 MP
Battery	5500 mAh
Display	6.9 inches (17.53 cm)

General

Launch Date	June 29, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v12
Custom UI	MIUI

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
Graphics	Adreno 730
RAM	12 GB

Display

Display Type	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.9 inches (17.53 cm)
Resolution	1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	509 ppi
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Quad
Resolution	50 MP, Primary Camera 50 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 12 MP , Telephoto Camera 12 MP
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	8150 x 6150 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	32 MP, Primary Camera

Battery

Capacity	5500 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	256 GB
Expandable Memory	No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.1
GPS	Yes with A-GPS
NFC	Yes
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	USB Type-C

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type	Optical
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Faqs on Xiaomi 13 Ultra

1) What is the price of Xiaomi 14 Ultra according to the different storage variants ?

Ans) The Xiaomi 13 Ultra has been launched globally in multiple storage and colour options. The phone’s base model packs 12GB of RAM. It offers 256GB of storage and is priced at CNY 5999 (roughly Rs 71,600). The 16GB + 512GB variant is priced at CNY 6499 (roughly Rs 77,500). There is a 16GB + 1TB variant of the phone as well, which is priced at CNY 7299 (roughly Rs 87,100).

2) What are the colours available in Xiaomi 13 Ultra ?

Ans) The 13 Ultra has been launched in multiple colour options. The Black, White and Green colour variants of the phone are available with a faux leather finish.

3) What are the specifications of Xiaomi 13 Ultra ?

Ans) In terms of specifications, the 13 Ultra’s highlight features include its cameras. The smartphone has a quad-camera setup on the back, which rests on a raised rear panel. The primary camera features a 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor with support for a variable aperture. Users can set the aperture to f/1.9 or f/4.0 as per their shooting preferences. The camera setup also features a 50MP Sony IMX858 ultra-wide camera, a 50MP telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom and another 50MP Sony IMX858 sensor with 5x optical zoom. The front camera features a 32MP front camera.

There is a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The screen is curved towards the edges. There is a hole-punch cutout at the top centre for the front camera. The display is also claimed to offer up to 2600 nits of peak brightness, which, as of now, is the brightest on any smartphone. It comes with a dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, etc. The screen has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus as well.

The 13 Ultra’s performance unit features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The flagship Qualcomm chipset is paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The device also features a 5000mAh battery with support for 90W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

There is an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone runs Android 13 out of the box. It has a layer of MIUI 14 on top. The 13 Ultra has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

4) How is the Battery life of Xiaomi 13 Ultra ?

Ans) The Xiaomi 13 Ultra packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired turbo charging and 50W wireless turbo charging as well as reverse wireless charging, thanks to Xiaomi Surge P2 Charging Chip and Xiaomi Surge G1 Battery Management Chip.
The phone has several battery health functions and can estimate the battery life at extremely granular levels, said Xiaomi. It has a new Hibernation mode, which will be automatically triggered when the battery is low, limiting background activities and offering up to 60 minutes of additional standby.

5) How is the camera of Xiaomi 13 Ultra ?

Ans) The phone has quad 50MP rear cameras with 6 focal lengths, Leica optics and features Leica co-engineered Summicron lens. The phone has a 50MP 23mm Leica main camera uses a 1-inch IMX989 sensor and a new physical two-stop aperture switching between ƒ/1.9 and ƒ/4.0.

There are triple 50MP IMX858 sensors for ultrawide at 12mm, 3.2x telephoto at 75mm, and the new super-telephoto at 120mm, as well as the extra 46mm and 240mm lengths through the In-Sensor-Zoom. Three of the cameras feature an aperture wider than ƒ/2.0, which brings in more light and a soft, shallow depth of field, and allows for shorter shutter times, thus quicker capturing of natural and unmissable moments, said the company.
The phone supports end-to-end Dolby Vision recording and playback. It also supports up to 14-bit Ultra RAW photos, as well as 8K video and 10-bit Log.

Inspired by the “hyperfocal distance” shooting method commonly used by street photographers, there is a new Fast Shot mode that allows taking focus-free snapshots by setting the focus point manually, and later starting and capturing the moment in just 0.8s.

It has IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. It uses second generation nanotech silicone leather technology that is not only resistant to fingerprints and smudges, but also is antibacterial and anti-yellowing, said Xiaomi. Its bacterial inhibition rate can reach as high as 99%, it added.

6) What is the Loop Liquid Cool Technology in the Xiaomi 13 Ultra ?

Ans) The phone has a Loop Liquid Cool technology. This uses Vapor liquid separation design, and One-way circulation structure that promises 3x cooling improvement over traditional VCs. This also ensures equivalent thermal conductivity more than three times that of traditional VCs, and heat dissipation capacity exceeds 10W, said the company.

7) What will the key selling points be for Xiaomi 13 Ultra ?

Ans) Xiaomi 13 Ultra: The key selling points of this flagship 5G phone from Xiaomi are Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 2K 12-bit display with up to 2600nits peak brightness, 90W fast charging tech, and top-notch premium features. The new Xiaomi 13 Ultra is expected to come to India in the near future.

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Vivo V29 Lite 5G specifications leaked via Google Play Console listing, Key Specifications listed

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April 18, 2023

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* Vivo is planning to launch a new V-series 5G smartphone in the coming months.
* The Vivo V29 Lite 5G has been spotted on the Google Play Console Database.
* The upcoming smartphone is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm chipset.
* The V29 Lite 5G will be the baseline model in the lineup.
* The V29 Lite might launch as the Y78 5G in various markets.

Vivo recently launched the V27 series in India. The company launched two premium phones in the lineup, namely the V27 5G and V27 Pro 5G. The two V series smartphones offer premium hardware at an upper mid-range price.

It has been a few weeks since the launch of the V27 series and now a new listing of the upcoming Vivo V29 Lite 5G has surfaced online. The V29 Lite 5G has been spotted on the Google Play Console ahead of its launch.

The listing on Google Play Console reveals the front of the phone along with some other details about the device’s hardware.

It looks like Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is working to unveil another V-series 5G phone in several markets. According to a report, the upcoming Vivo V29 Lite 5G smartphone has been spotted on the Google Play Console Database, with the model number V2244, which indicates that the phone might launch soon.

The company has not yet revealed anything regarding the upcoming smartphone. However, the listing indicates the phone’s front look and is said that the upcoming phone might be powered by a Qualcomm chipset.

Let’s take a look at the Vivo V29 Lite 5G specifications, features and other details revealed ahead of its launch.

Vivo V29 Lite 5G Might Feature a Qualcomm SoC

The Google Play Console Database listing has revealed that the upcoming Vivo V29 Lite 5G will have a Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch and thin bezels. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, which boasts a maximum clock speed of 2.2GHz and is equipped with an Adreno 619 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).

The Google Play Console listing for the Vivo V29 Lite 5G variant indicates that it has 8GB of RAM and at least 128GB of internal storage and will run Android 13 out of the box, as per a report by MSP.

The listing showed that the Vivo V29 Lite 5G has a model number V2244, and it should be noted that the Vivo Y78 has been observed on both the Google Play and 3C websites with the same model number. This implies that the phone might be released in various markets as Vivo V29 Lite 5G or Vivo Y78 5G.

If the Vivo V29 Lite 5G is a rebranded version of the Vivo Y78 5G, it will likely pack a triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support. However, the company has not yet revealed any details about the upcoming smartphone and to be sure about all the specifications and design, we will have to wait for the company to confirm it.

VIVO V29 LITE KEY SPECIFICATIONS