Xiaomi 13 Series will soon be launched on December 11, 2022, due to which users are excited but the problem is that many of them are not even aware of its actual price and paying huge deposits.
Highlights
Xiaomi 13 series will be launched on December 11, 2022, after a long wait from users
The pre-orders have already started coming up but many users are paying enormous deposits
Many online websites are demanding a hefty fee amounting to 999 Yuan (approx.$142) even though the official price is not been announced.
People have been highly anticipating the Xiaomi 13 series of smartphones for a whole year, especially since 2022 has been a good one for tech lovers where we had iPhone 14 series and Pixel 7 series within the span of a month, even though the reviews were lackluster.
Xiaomi 13 was speculated to launch on December 1, 2022, only for the release to delay by 10 days, which means that it will come out on December 11, much to the jubilation of many users.
With the launch being just days away, Xiaomi has started taking reservations on many big e-commerce platforms like Xiaomi Mall, Tmall, JD.Com, among others where prospective buyers have to deposit a hefty fee, which, astonishingly, many fans are paying in huge numbers.
There are innumerable Chinese websites where the handset is being pre-ordered but only after depositing the fee, which is quite high, and with the company not even revealing the official price of the Xiaomi 13 series, it is quite shocking as to how so many desperate fans are willing to pay such huge deposits.
Some of the websites are asking for 999 Yuan (approx. $142) for Xiaomi 13 Pro, which is quite high given that the series has no official price tag, even though there are strong speculations that 13 series lineup will be way higher than Xiaomi 12 series.
All said and done, one can only wait for Xiaomi to reveal the official price of the Xiaomi 13 series so that people who’ve been ignorantly paying so much will see the error of their ways.
After months of waiting, users can finally rejoice as the new Tecno Pova 4 has finally launched in India on December 7, 2022 and is quite an affordable handset for many people at Rs.11,999 with the necessary features and specifications.
Tecno Pova 4 supports 18W fast charging, 10W reverse charging.
It packs 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
The Tecno Pova 4 comes in Cryolite Blue, Uranolith Grey colours.
Tecno Pova 4 Launches in India for Rs.11,999
TECNO Mobile is one of the biggest global premium smartphone brand that announced the launch of POVA 4 from the new POVA series, which is best known for delivering excellent power and speed to its users at an affordable price and performance-oriented value.
This handset is a must for gaming aficionados and those fond of multitasking because when it comes to superlative performance on-the-go, Tecno Pova 4 will be right up their alley in more ways than one.
This smartphone is everything that ticks the box for the millennial generation that is fond of using multiple applications on their device that generates large volumes of data, while being extremely particular about strong performance and large memory while purchasing a phone.
Commenting on the new entrant of the POVA series, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TECNO Mobile India, said, “As consumers continue to evolve and become more and more digitally savvy, their expectations from a smartphone are also evolving rapidly and this encompass a range of uses from work, learning to entertainment. As people spend more time on their smartphones to stay connected with each other, the gaming community is only growing and the demand for high-performance affordable gaming smartphones is therefore on the rise. With the POVA product line we are focused on providing consumers with an ultimate powerhouse series that will give access to speed, performance and excellence. In line with our approach of segment-first innovations, we are pleased to introduce POVA 4 as the only smartphone to feature the Helio G99 processor with 13GB RAM in the sub-15K. We are confident it will be a great success and will set a standard that others will follow.”
Tecno Pova 4 Price
Tecno Pova 4 is available at the starting price of Rs.11,999 that will go on sale in India from December 13, 2022 on Amazon India and Jio Mart, which is just a few days away even though many users are getting impatient for it to release early.
Tecno Pova 4 Key Specifications
Ultra Smooth Display Screen:
Tecno Pova 4 comes with a 6.82 inch HD+ vibrant display screen, along with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz Touch Sampling rate, which gives users a smooth and silky touch with an enthralling experience, and is IPX2 level resistant, while the Widevine L1 media streaming service allows users to stream 1080P content.
6nm Helio G99 Processor for Powerful Performance
Users can avail power efficiency via the octa-core Arm Cortex-A76 CPU that speeds up to 2.2GHz, while the Helio G99 processor speeds up gaming performance, data access, and miscellaneous activities, while the performance becomes smoother via HyperEngine 2.0.
Camera Performance
Tecno Pova 4 comes with a dual rear camera setup of 50MP high resolution that can capture videos and images of numerous types, while the shots can get an exquisite look via the F1.6 aperture and PDAF technique. Then you have the different modes like Low-light Super night mode, Blur-specific Portrait mode, Video Bokeh, slow motion mode, etc.
13GB Extra Large RAM Provides High Speed
The handset comes with a large customizable RAM of 13GB that provides fluidity of speed that increases up to 61% average app startup speed, while you can get up to 128GB internal storage with a dedicated slot that can be expanded further up to 2TB.
Battery Capacity
Tecno Pova 4 comes with a battery capacity of 6,000mAh units that makes use of STS safe technology that guarantees maximum safety due to being optimized with Tecno AI battery lab that is for unconditional backup in each scenario, while quick charging can be managed via 18W in-box charger.
A mere 10 minutes charge gives you 10 full hours of calls and music/playback, while the other accessories can be charged via the 10W reverse charging capabilities, which will is like an added bonus.
TECNO POVA 4 Product Specs
Display & design
6.82” HD+ Dot-in Display | 90Hz refresh rate |180Hz Touch Sampling Rate | 90% Screen to Body | 720×1640 Resolution | 20.5:9 screen aspect ratio
Dimensions
170.59×77.52×8.7mm
Front Camera
8MP Front camera | F2.0 Aperture |Clear Dot-in Selfie camera | Flashlight| Adjustable Brightness
Front Camera features
AI Beauty| AI portrait with Filters| HDR| AI scene Detection| Filters|
2X Zoom| Wide Selfie| Burst Shot| Personalized Watermarks| 2K Video| Video Ultra Steady| Video Bokeh| Video Beauty| 2K time-lapse| AR Shot| Short Video
Rear Camera
50MP Dual Rear Primary Camera | F1.6 Aperture, PDAF | AI Lens | Dual Flashlight
Rear camera features
Super Night | Professional Mode| AI Beauty | AI portrait with Filters|50MP| HDR | AI scene Detection | Filters | 10X Zoom | Personalized Watermarks| Documents| Panorama| Google Lens| AI Body Shape| Burst Shot | 2K Video| Video Ultra Steady| Video Bokeh| Video Beauty| 2K time-lapse| 240FPS Slow Motion| AR Shot| Night Video| Short Video
Samsung Galaxy series has been on a roll since the past few years with one excellent devices after another with the latest one being Samsung Galaxy M04 that will be launched in India on December 9, 2022 and will also be sold on Amazon.
The Samsung Galaxy M04 launch date in India is December 9th, 2022.
The device will sell via Amazon in the country.
We can expect the Samsung Galaxy M04 to feature a 5,000mAh battery and a MediaTek Helio P35 processor.
Samsung Galaxy M04 Launch Officially Confirmed
Samsung has had a wonderful 2022, along with several other tech giants that have launched many great devices this year like Apple, Google, Xiaomi, Vivo, etc. to name a few, which is why users are highly excited about the upcoming models from all.
Samsung Galaxy will soon be launching a new smartphone in the M series model Samsung Galaxy M04, which will be launched in India on December 9, 2022, where people can purchase it on Amazon India, where its landing page has already been made live.
To begin with, Samsung Galaxy M04 is expected to come with a 6.5 inch HD+ display that has a waterdrop notch and might be powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 processor that will be paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage memory configuration, while the power and volume button is at the right side of the phone.
samsung galaxy m04
Coming to optics, Samsung Galaxy M04 might feature a dual rear camera setup of 13MP + 2MP and 5MP selfie camera at the front. The battery capacity is likely to be 5,000mAh units, while the device itself will be powered by Android 12 Go Edition out of the box.
The handset will be available in two colour options viz. Shadow Blue and Sea Green. It has been said that the Samsung Galaxy M04 will come at a lesser price than Rs.9,000, which has to be officially confirmed by the company.
The long wait is finally coming to an end as Realme 10 Pro series smartphones, Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+, are launching today in India i.e. December 8, 2022. The event will be live streamed at 12:30PM IST across multiple platforms, although watching it on the company’s official YouTube channel is the more convenient way.
The Realme 10 Pro series is set to launch in India today.
The Realme 10 Pro series launch event is scheduled for 12:30 PM IST.
The company will stream the launch event across multiple platforms, including its official YouTube channel.
Realme 10 Pro Series Official Launch in India Confirmed
Realme is all set to add two new members in the 10 Pro family of smartphones by launching Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+ in India, following a successful debut in its home country of China, where it received many positive reviews from users and tech experts alike.
The company has officially confirmed that the design, features, and specifications of the two new handsets will remain the same as the previous models, which means that there won’t be any additional specifics to look forward to.
Realme is hosting the event today (December 8, 2022) in India for introducing the 10 Pro series at 12:30PM IST, although users are advised to watch the live stream from the official YouTube channel of Realme, rather than third party sources.
Even Madhav Sheth, Realme Vice-President, has given many hints in the past that Realme 10 Pro+ will be available for less than Rs.25,000 in India, which will be welcomed by users who’re not willing to spend a fortune on any device.
Realme 10 Pro Specifications
Realme 10 Pro comes with a 6.72 inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel, along with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor. There are two storage variants for the model: 8GB RAM/128GB internal capacity and 12GB RAM/256GB internal capacity.
The battery capacity for the handset is 5,000mAh units that comes with a 33W fast charging support, which will keep the lights on, while the optical features include a dual rear camera setup comprising of 108MP primary and 2MP secondary sensors, along with a 16MP selfie shooter.
Realme 10 Pro Plus Specifications
It comes with a 6.7 inch FHD+ AMOLED display panel, along with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, when paired with a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, while the battery capacity is 5,000mAh units that comes with 67W fast charging support.
This handset comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 108MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP setup, while at the front you get a 16MP selfie snapper that selfie aficionados would love.
Doctor G was a typical Ayushmann Khurrana starrer that released on October 14, 2022 to generally positive reviews and an okayish box office performance like most of the Bollywood films this year, which is now ready to stream on Netflix on December 11, 2022.
Doctor G marked the directorial debut of Anubhuti Kashyap.
Kashyap is known for helming the Amazon Prime Video series Afsos.
Doctor G also stars Rakul Preet Singh, Sheeba Chaddha.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s Doctor G OTT Launch; When and Where to Watch It (Netflix on December 11)
Ayushmann Khurrana can be considered one of the most unique actors of the new generation, much different in the post-Khans era, as he often chooses unique subjects that are considered taboo to even discuss in the general society.
His films often come with a social message but is presented with all the typical Bollywood tropes like song and dance, slight melodrama, and other things, which the audience has been able to completely relate to.
Vicky Donor (2012) dealt with sperm donation, Bala (2019) discussed premature balding, Badhaai Ho (2019) showcased a middle-aged woman getting pregnant, among others.
Doctor G is a medical drama presented as a campus comedy where a man wants to become a Gynaecologist, which leads to chaos. It was released on October 14, 2022 to good critical reviews, although its box office performance was decent enough to recover its modest budget.
Fans of the movie will be delighted to know that it will go straight to Netflix on December 11, 2022, where everyone can sit comfortably at home to watch it with the family, although it is not classified as a family oriented subject.
Doctor G marks the directorial debut of Anubhuti Kashyap, sister of maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who made masterpieces like Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016).
Anubhuti is known for her Amazon Prime Video series ‘Afsos’ that was extremely well received by one and all, while this film too has been described as a unique subject for a first-time director.
Doctor G Star Cast & Crew
The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role, supported by Rakul Preet Singh, and Shefali Shah, while the supporting cast boasts of actors like Sheeba Chaddha, Indranil Sengupta, among others, who have given excellent performances.
Khurrana plays Uday Gupta, a budding doctor who enrolls himself in gynaecology classes for post-graduation as there are no seats available in Orthopaedics, his desired specialty, leading to confusion, chaos, and ridicule from an all-girl class, who aren’t used to having a male student in gynaecology.
He then takes the help of his teacher, played by Shefali Shah, who advises him to lose his ‘male touch’, following which he starts exploring diagnostic methods that are tender in nature that will help him while attending to a woman.
The film is being produced by Vineet Jain and co-produced by Amrita Pandey, while Anubhuti Kashyap is helming it as the director, with music given by Ketan Sodha, who has come up with a commendable score.
Doctor G Rating
Rotten Tomatoes have given it a 70% rating, Google Users have given it a 4.4/5, while BookMyShow has also given it an excellent 7.7/10, so it can be said that audiences have loved this film.
Doctor G has received an IMDBRating of 7.3/10, while Times of India and NDTV have given it 4/5 and 3.5/5, respectively, which are excellent coming from two of the biggest media houses in the country.
Doctor G was made at a modest budget of Rs.35 crore, although its performance was abysmal as it barely recovered the budget at Rs.41 crore, whereas a film needs to earn double its budget to be classified as a ‘hit’, although it could mainly be due to audiences’ disinterest in going to theatres in the post pandemic era.
How many of you know that you can play games on the Netflix app? Well, if you didn’t know until now, here’s an update for you as Netflix is in expansion mode. The Netflix mobile game portfolio is available on the Netflix app and is accessible to all Netflix subscribers. The platform launched its gaming portfolio earlier this year in collaboration with Ubisoft, a popular French video game publisher. To expand the portfolio further, the streaming service is adding seven new games to its gaming library. Let’s find out more about the seven games that are getting added to the Netflix gaming portfolio.
Skies of Chaos
Skies of Chaos is this colourful, arcade-style shoot them up game that is as fun as the game appears. The evil empire stands and the player will be the last hope of the opposition. It is a single player game and will be accessible to Android phones & tablets, iPhones, iPad, or iPod touch users.
Reigns: Three Kingdoms
Reigns: Three Kingdoms is a strategy game available for both single player & multiplayer. Developed by Nerial Limited, this is a perfect world building game example. Players will be strategising their way through military negotiations, alliances marriages and soldier recruitments to stand a chance in this battle.
Cats & Soup
What happens when gaming and cats come together? We get the cutest little game one could play. Players need to help these cute little cats in making soup inside this magical jungle. Wish to unlock more hearts and recipes, make sure you feed some fish to your cats.
Flutter Butterflies
Do you miss butterflies in your surroundings? Well, this game could be the perfect one for you if you do. You can not only discover but even raise your own butterflies in this paradise full of flowers, plants and greenery. As and how you expand your paradise, you can even track all butterfly discoveries in the “Flutterpedia.”
Hello Kitty Happiness Parade
Here’s your chance to create your own grand space as Hello Kitty and friends. Players will e playing as Hello Kitty and two friends. There is one catch, to be able to play Hello Kitty Happiness Parade, users will have to install the game on their smart devices first, apart from an active Netflix subscription.
Country Friends
Now play Country Friends on Netflix to create your own farm ditching the tiring city life. Build your own out-of-this-world paradise where your animal friends will dance, the sun will always shine, and grass will always appear greener on your own side. Country Friends can be played alone or along with a companion. This is a stimulation game that can be accessed on all Android phone & tablet, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch devices.
Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales
Last but not least is your favourite Netflix show now coming in the form of a game to your favourite app. Netflix is bringing the Hawkins-inspired stylized adventure game on their official app. Now gamers can play Stanger Things: Puzzle Tales on their smart devices and join the Hawkins crew in their explorations. It is going to be a single player puzzle game that can be accessed on all Android phone & tablet, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch devices.
Our generation is blessed with the pros of technology, the innovations we see around smartphones and other consumer electronics always catch the eyes of the consumers. Among these, the most talked about and loved device by consumers is Bluetooth. It won’t be wrong to say that Bluetooth is a smart development for widely enabling and promoting wireless connections between devices. However, just like the flip side of every story, bluebugging is a matter of concern with BlueTooth connections. As bluebugging is very much capable of breaching security and stealing data from BlueTooth-connected devices, along with the augmenting numbers of Hackers across the world.
It’s an unarguable discovery that Technology is booming like never before. While technology is on its robust journey to reach the crescendo of being the consummate supplier of all services, there are some breaches and hindrances in the way that can question the security levels of such devices. The trend of wireless connection systems to get rid of the entire duty of carrying wires and cords has given us Bluetooth and the cyber-attack via BlueTooth connection gave us Bluebugging.
What is Bluebugging?
Bluebugging is also referred to as Bluetooth hacking and Bluejacking. Bluebugging is the process in which hackers enable their way into a device based on its discoverable Bluetooth connection. Briefly, hackers can raid other devices by connecting their device to the prey’s device to rob the sensitive and confidential data from the device, along with establishing illicit control on the hacked device.
What enables bluebugging?
The prerequisite for bluebugging is the hacker and a connectable device at a distance of 10 meters. Hackers use force pairing to the device, where the hackers use all the potentially possible passwords to create connectivity with the device. Followed by installing Malware from where hackers can loot confidential data and have full control over the prey’s device to access their calls, and messages, manipulate contact details and contact numbers, etc. This can also be escalated to more dangerous levels and hackers can even raid your banking apps and transact money from the bank. Moreover, the hacker can bully and blackmail the user by getting hold of private videos saved on the device.
Which devices must be more careful with Bluebugging?
In reality, every device is prone to Bluebugging if the device is supported by Bluetooth. Wireless devices, such as smartwatches, earbuds, etc., that are capable of recording calls can be hacked via Bluetooth connection.
Ways to keep Bluebugging at Bay
Toggle off the BlueTooth button when not in use.
Avoid using open public wifi (it can be a TRAP)
Always keep your device updated with recently rolled-out software versions.
Avoid using your name for the BlueTooth device.
One must restart the device after using public Wi-Fi.
Keep one antivirus app on your device, regularly using it to scan malware and viruses in the device.
Maintain track of all the connected devices to theBlueTooth. Delete the saved devices if no longer in use.
It is advisable not to share sensitive data through Bluetooth. Use different mediums instead.
Conclusion
The bluebugging cyber-attack can hollow your device. Try to stay away from this approaching catastrophe by following major steps.
It appears that the launch of OneXPlayer 2 handheld consoles has been delayed to December 20, 2022, while the original date of launch was November 25, which has left many users disappointed, even though it is just a few days away.
OneXPlayer 2 handheld consoles have been one of the most awaited gadgets in the past year or so after One-netbook launched a brand new Intel Pentium Gold version of the OneXPlayer mini, which is where it had announced OneXPlayer 2’s launch as well.
It is touted to be the spiritual successor to OneXPlayer that will come with detachable controllers, which are said to be similar to the ones that you find on the Nintendo switch.
While the OneXPlayer 2 console was set to launch on November 25, 2022, One-netbook has now claimed that it will only come out on December 20, and that too with a few caveats like its availability only on popular crowdfunding websites like Indiegogo, which has been a practice that One-netbook has followed and delivered to several crowdfunding campaigns in line with Indiegogo.
The problem with the other crowdfunding websites is that, unlike Indiegogo, they do not offer consumer guarantees if users place an order directly from their company’s website.
Also the OneXPlayer 2’s units will not be delivered to Indiegogo’s backers at least until March 2023, where the lead time period is going to be 3 months because One-netbook ships orders in batches and it also has its delivery window listed for March-April 2023 on its official website.
OneXPlayer 2 will come with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU with an 8.4 inch IPS display, along with a 65.5W battery, and stereo speakers with Active stylus support, while the console will come in two colour options.
OneXPlayer 2 Conclusion
The aforementioned details are the only information available on OneXPlayer 2 consoles at the moment, although there are strong rumours that it will also feature a keyboard dock connector at the bottom with a kickstand that will be similar in looks to a Nintendo switch as mentioned above.
Xiaomi does not seem to be doing well as its Q3 Financial Report revealed that the Chinese tech giant’s revenue has witnessed a 10% plummet for the July-September 2022 period, which has surprised industry insights.
The July-September 2022 Q3 has brought unhappy tidings for Xiaomi as its nearly $10 billion revenue has dropped by 10%
There has been a steady increase in the number of MIUI users at 564 million, which is 78.1 million more than 2021, a yearly increase by 16%
Shipments too have dropped by 7.8%, which has further dwindled revenue numbers by 11.1%
Xiaomi’s 10% Revenue Drop Becomes a Cause of Worry
Xiaomi is one of the biggest tech giants in the world, a feat it has achieved in just over a decade, which is no mean feat given the stiff competition there is from veterans like Apple, Samsung, and Google, among others, so to make enlist yourself among such greats is a herculean achievement.
The company has grown at an excellent rate yearly, and launched countless devices in the past decade that have received appreciation from both customers and tech experts, while most of its products are also price and performance oriented.
It seems that Xiaomi is passing through rough waters as revealed by its Q3 financial report as the revenue shares have declined drastically during the July-September 2022 period, which has become a major cause for worry.
While the total revenue during this period was revealed to be 70.5 billion CNY (approx. $10 billion), of which overseas markets’ contribution alone is 50%, while the revenue has declined to 10% compared to 2021, while Net profit is even worse hit, which is 59% year-on-year to CNY 2.1 billion (approx. $294 million).
It is not that Xiaomi is passing through bad times or is responsible for this decline but this has happened partially due to the CNY 829 million ($116 million) investment in the EV Business that is newly set up, along with other projects that will prove successful in due course.
Xiaomi may have lost out on revenue, but its users in the MIUI segment has increased drastically at 564 million, which is 78.1 million more than what it was in 2021- a 16% yearly increase no less, of which only 141 million of them are in China, which is around 25%.
Shipments also witnessed an 11.1% decline in revenue as they fell by 7.8% on a yearly basis for which Xiaomi cited “global macroeconomic headwinds” as the reason for it, although it has increased its promotions overseas, which saw the company attain 2nd place in the European market, 2nd place again in Spain and France, and 1st place in Spain.
Vivo is one of the most popular Chinese brands that many people find reliable, which is why the news of the upcoming Vivo S16 Series, Vivo S16 and Vivo S16 Pro, has left users excited at the prospect of trying out a new smartphone from the tech giant.
Highlights
Vivo V16 series has passed the 3C Certification platform and will be available soon
Both smartphones will be 5G handsets with model numbers V2244A and V2245A
The launch date has not been revealed although it is speculated to come out by December 2022 or early 2023.
Vivo S16 Series to Launch in Due Course
2022 will be over in a few days’ time and as we look back at it in review, the tech industry has recovered business considerably after the massive setback during the pandemic era.
The likes of Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, and other smaller tech companies came out with some excellent electronic devices and gadgets with iPhone 14 series and Pixel 7 series receiving mixed to positive reviews.
Vivo too seems to be done this year as far as flagship models are concerned, although it did come out with a foldable model in the form of Vivo X Fold S, while Vivo X90 series is scheduled for a 2023 launch.
As far as mid-range smartphones are concerned, the company is coming out with Vivo S16 series comprising of two smartphone models viz. Vivo S16 and Vivo S16 Pro, which have recently passed the 3C certification platform and now carry model numbers, V2244A and V2245A.
While the exact features and specifications have not been revealed as yet, Vivo S16 may come with Snapdragon 870 or Dimensity 1080 in the mid-range segment, while S16 Pro might bring in Dimensity 8200 SoC.
Both models are available in three colour options viz. Black, Blue, and Purple, with some excellent colour-changing finish that may comeback for this series as users had liked it for earlier smartphones.
