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TSMC’s roadmap reveals ‘A16’ SoC for this year’s iPhones will only use 5nm process

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that TSMC’s official roadmap for its silicon processes shows that its 3-nanometer or 4-nanometer production lines won’t be ready for full production until 2023. Another sign that the iPhone 14 series A16 processor will continue to be manufactured on the 5 nanometer technology only. Also, it’s obvious that the A16 chip will only be in the higher-end versions of the iPhone 14, while the A15 chip will stay in the lower-end versions. Continue reading “TSMC’s roadmap reveals ‘A16’ SoC for this year’s iPhones will only use 5nm process”

Redmi 11 5G with 6.58″ FHD+ 90Hz screen, 5000mAh battery said to launch in India in June

After the company’s legendary Note series, Redmi’s numeric series (i.e., Redmi 10, 11, etc.) has always been a popular selling line-up. Now, it appears that the company will release the Redmi 11 5G, a 5G version of the existing Redmi 11 in India soon. The phone is said to have a Dimensity 700 5G SoC, a 90Hz display, a 50MP primary sensor, and many other features. Let’s take a closer look at the company’s upcoming low-cost 5G device. Continue reading “Redmi 11 5G with 6.58″ FHD+ 90Hz screen, 5000mAh battery said to launch in India in June”

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro display details surface

Google confirmed earlier this month that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones would be available later this fall. The company has also confirmed the phones’ design in images and stated that they will use the next-generation Tensor SoC, and it will run Android 13 out of the box. A new leak from 9to5Google reveals the details about the screens these two smartphones will have. Continue reading “Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro display details surface”

Samsung’s next high-end Exynos chip codenamed “Quadra”

Samsung is having a tough time with its in-house Exynos chipsets, and it looks like the company is trying its best to fix that. It was previously reported that the company wants to develop exclusive chips for Galaxy devices, which will be available in 2025. But now, a popular leaker, Roland Quandt says that the next-generation flagship Exynos chipset’s internal codename is “Quadra.” This goes against recent rumours that said that Exynos won’t make a new flagship chipset until 2025. Continue reading “Samsung’s next high-end Exynos chip codenamed “Quadra””

Microsoft reportedly working on ‘Keystone’ Xbox game streaming device

Microsoft is working on their very own streaming dongle, which is being tested empirically, according to a report from Windows Central. The new gaming platform, which will be known as Microsoft “Keystone”, will enable the company to extend the reach of its existing cloud gaming offerings, which include Xbox Cloud Gaming as well as Games Pass. Continue reading “Microsoft reportedly working on ‘Keystone’ Xbox game streaming device”

Redmi Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ could launch in India as Redmi K50i and K50i Pro

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand introduced the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ smartphones in China earlier this week. Earlier rumours revealed that the phone could launch in other markets outside China as POCO X4 GT. Continue reading “Redmi Note 11T Pro and Note 11T Pro+ could launch in India as Redmi K50i and K50i Pro”

Nothing Phone (1) tipped to launch on July 21

Back in March of this year, Carl Pie, the founder of Nothing, stated that the debut of the company’s first smartphone, which will be called “Nothing Phone (1),” will take place in the summer of 2022. Allround-PC says that the company plans to put the product on the market in July of this year. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (1) tipped to launch on July 21”

Apple reportedly focusing on manufacturing hub outside China

For a long time now, Apple has been increasingly dependent on Chinese facilities such as Foxconn, Pegatron, etc., for the manufacturing of its diverse product portfolio. But now, according to a Wall Street Journal report, it looks like the company is slowly looking to diversify its manufacturing plans by telling its suppliers and contract manufacturers to manufacture more in India and Southeast Asia. Continue reading “Apple reportedly focusing on manufacturing hub outside China”

Google Pixel Watch could feature a co-processor, 32GB storage

Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch will be released this fall, which means it will most likely be around the end of October at the earliest. After a few months of leaks, the latest one, from about a week ago, said that the Pixel Watch would be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9110 processor. Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch could feature a co-processor, 32GB storage”

POCO X4 GT could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T reveals FCC, could be powered by Dimensity 8100

POCO has recently introduced the POCO F4 GT to global markets. Xiaomiui has discovered the model IDs “2AFZZ1216” and “2AFZZ1216U” on the FCC certification database, indicating that the company is working on a range of phones. Upon detailed inspection of the model numbers, it is conceivable that POCO will launch rebranded versions of the Redmi Note 11T but also the Redmi Note 11T Pro. These devices are anticipated to be announced very soon in the Chinese market. Continue reading “POCO X4 GT could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T reveals FCC, could be powered by Dimensity 8100”

Samsung’s custom chips for Galaxy flagships expected in 2025

For a long time, Samsung Electronics’ Device Solution (DS) Division has been manufacturing Exynos chipsets for smartphones. These chipsets are not only made for Samsung, but also for other OEMs. However, it appears that Samsung intends to build certain proprietary chips for flagship Galaxy devices in 2025. Continue reading “Samsung’s custom chips for Galaxy flagships expected in 2025”

Apple reportedly testing E-Ink technology for foldables

According to a prominent Apple analyst named Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is reportedly testing electronic paper display (EPD) technology for potential implementation in future foldable versions of iPhones or iPads. Even though Apple foldable device lineup has yet to emerge. Continue reading “Apple reportedly testing E-Ink technology for foldables”

WhatsApp could soon let you silently exit groups

Following the rollout of support for larger groups of up to 512 people to a subset of users, WhatsApp is now said to be developing another helpful feature for groups, which is the option to leave a group without notifying other users. This may be something like incognito mode. Continue reading “WhatsApp could soon let you silently exit groups”

WhatsApp may add rich link previews to text status updates

After rolling out Message Reactions, 2GB File Sharing on WhatsApp for Android, WhatsApp is now working on other new improvements to the status, the ability to generate rich previews when sharing a link as a text status update. Continue reading “WhatsApp may add rich link previews to text status updates”

Apple could move to USB-C for AirPods and other accessories

Over the last week, Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg together reported that Apple will likely swap the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C charging as early as possible next year. However, it may also be logical to go over to USB-C at the same time that Apple gradually phases out Lightning ports for other existing products as well. Continue reading “Apple could move to USB-C for AirPods and other accessories”