At its HUAWEI Summer 2022 Smart Office Launch event, HUAWEI introduced the MatePad Pro 11″, the company’s latest tablet, as it had promised. It packs the same 12.6-inch 2.5K 120Hz OLED display with 92% screen-to-body ratio, professional-grade colour accuracy level of ΔE<1, 1.07 billion colors, comes with TÜV Rheinland Eye protection 3.0 certification. Continue reading “HUAWEI MatePad Pro 11″ with 2.5K 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 888 / 870, 6 speakers announced”
Counterpoint, a global research organization, has produced a report on global PC shipments, estimating that they declined 11.1 percent year-on-year in Q2 2022 to reach 71.2 million units, the greatest YoY decline since Q2 2013. Lenovo retained its global PC market leadership with a 24.4 percent share in Q2 2022. To recall, IDC reported a YoY decline of 15.3% for Q2 2022. Continue reading “Global PC Shipments declined 11.1% YoY in Q2 2022: Counterpoint”
According to Counterpoint’s Market Pulse research, sales of smartphones in China fell 14.2% YoY in Q2 2022. Volumes for the quarter were less than half of the historical peak of Q4 2016 and were down 12.6% from the level seen during the severely pandemic-hit Q1 2020. The report claims that not nearly ten years ago, in Q4 2012, sales were lower than they are now. Earlier this year, global smartphone chipset shipments declined 5% YoY in Q1, 2022. Continue reading “China smartphone sales hit a new low in Q2 2022: Report”
This past weekend (July 23 and 24), Amazon Prime Day 2022 in India came to a positive end, with members all over the country finding joy during the two-day celebration with the best bargains, savings, new products, blockbuster entertainment, and more. According to the firm, over 32,000 retailers experienced their best-ever sales day as Prime members from 95% of Indian pin codes made purchases on this year’s Prime Day. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: Prime members from over 95% of India shopped across categories”
After introducing the K10 smartphone, OPPO has introduced the K10 Energy / Vitality Edition in China. This looks like a rebranded version of the OPPO K9s in a new colour and more RAM while retaining other specifications. To remind you, it has a 6.59-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 90.0% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 778G SoC. Continue reading “OPPO K10 Energy Edition with 6.59″ FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 778G, 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery announced”
MapmyIndia has announced the launch of Mappls RealView, India’s first and only fully indigenous All India 360-degree Panoramic Street View & 3D Metaverse Maps Service, on India’s own, native, free mapping site, Mappls.com on the web for mobiles and computers, and the Mappls App on Android and iOS. Google Maps Street View was also launched in India today. Continue reading “MapmyIndia launches Mappls RealView and 360-degree street view”
Xiaomi introduced the Redmi K50 Pro smartphone in China earlier this year, but the phone did not release the phone for the global market. Today, tipster Yogesh Brar posted the rumoured specifications of the Redmi K50S Pro. Based on earlier rumours, this will launch globally. In some market, this is said to launch as Xiaomi 12T Pro. Continue reading “Redmi K50S Pro with 6.67″ 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 200MP camera, 5000mAh battery surfaces”
Using data from local collaborators Tech Mahindra and Mumbai-based Genesis International, Google has unveiled its interactive 360-degree panorama feature for 10 Indian cities. The firm claims that it will enable a more reliable, accurate, and visual mapping experience for its users, solving local challenges for communities at scale and also facilitating a more sustainable environment for future generations. Google Maps was recently updated with Immersive View, Live View in third-party apps, and pricing for toll roads in India. Continue reading “Google Maps Street View launched in India”
Dell Technologies has announced the discontinuation of its Mobile Connect platform, as well as Alienware Mobile Connect, and that it will no longer be downloadable. The applications, which allow users to send texts and make phone calls through their laptops, are being phased out. The firm’s support document specifies when the applications will be inaccessible or be discontinued. Continue reading “Dell Mobile Connect app to be discontinued on July 31”
Samsung India today introduced the first-ever “Buy Now, Pay Later” option on its flagship and foldable devices, giving its customers a simple and flexible ownership choice for their high-end devices. The offer is applicable to the flagship devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, and the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Continue reading “Samsung India offers “Buy Now, Pay Later” option for flagship phones”
A new line of WebOS-based 50″ and 55″ 43″ and 32″ Smart TVs from AKAI has been unveiled in India. The magic remote, Explorer, and ThinQ AI make it easy to use AKAI’s WebOS Portfolio, which comes in sizes from 32 inches to 55 inches and has HD to 4K resolutions. Earlier, AKAI Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TVs were launched in India. Continue reading “AKAI 32″, 43″, 50″ and 55″ WebOS Smart TVs launched in India”
The next iteration of gaming commenced with the PlayStation 5, but the next generation of virtual reality gaming is going to take a while. Earlier this year, the Sony PlayStation VR2 headset with a slimmer design and updated ergonomics was announced. But the PlayStation VR2 may be coming sooner than we think. Sony just posted information about the upcoming virtual reality headset on its PlayStation Blog. In an article, the firm described the four features listed below; Continue reading “Sony shows early look at the PlayStation VR2 user experience”
Instagram appears to be investing more in Reels and tweaking the platform to support more video creators. This is understandable given the company’s desire to compete with the rapidly developing TikTok platform. Instagram’s new move generated a lot of talk, and many people believe it is losing its uniqueness. Continue reading “Instagram responds to backlash, says video is inevitable”
The “Bora Purple” colour option for the Galaxy S22 will be available at carriers and retail outlets next month. The new Bora Purple shade from Samsung is the eighth colour option for the Galaxy S22. Phantom White, Phantom Black, Graphite, Green, Sky Blue, or Cream were previously available colors. With its latest colour, Samsung expects to “evoke joy, spark creativity, and embrace individuality.” Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S22 Bora Purple color variant announced”
