Monday, September 11, 2023

Apple Renews Qualcomm Deal to Cover iPhone Launches Till 2026 in Sign Its Own Modem Chip Isn’t Ready

Apple is extending an agreement to get modem semiconductors from Qualcomm for three more years, a sign that its ambitious effort to design the chips in-house is taking longer than expected. Qualcomm shares surged on the news.

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iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Weight and Measurements Leak Ahead of 'Wonderlust' Launch Event

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max weight and dimensions have been leaked ahead of the 'Wonderlust' launch event on September 12. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to see the biggest drops in weight compared to their predecessors, thanks to the rumoured switch to a titanium chassis this year.

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Redmi Note 13 Pro Series to Launch in September; Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Will Run on Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC

Xiaomi via Weibo has confirmed that it will introduce the Redmi Note 13 Pro series later this month. It has shared multiple teasers on the Chinese social media platform, revealing the camera specifications and chipset of the upcoming smartphones. Redmi has collaborated with Samsung and MediaTek for the latest series.

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Redmi Watch 3 Active Review: Average Joe Smartwatch

The Redmi Watch 3 Active is the company’s latest affordable smartwatch, positioned as a wearable offering focused on health and sports tracking. Is this the best smartwatch under Rs. 3,000 that you can buy right now? Find out in this review.

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Apple Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra (2nd Gen) to Sport New Heart Rate Sensor, U2 Chip: Mark Gurman

Apple Watch Series 9 and the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra are expected to go official on September 12 during the 'Wonderlust' event. Now, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that the upcoming smartwatches will use a new version of Apple's optical heart rate sensor. The Apple Watch Series 9 is said to come in 42mm and 45mm sizes, while the Apple Watch Ultra could be ...

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Apple ‘Wonderlust’ Event Tomorrow: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect

Apple launch event, dubbed Wonderlust, is set to begin on Tuesday at 10:30pm IST. Enthusiasts can expect the launch of the iPhone 15 series and the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The company is also expected to announce release dates for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, tvOS 17, watchOS 10 , and macOS Sonoma at the Apple Wonderlust event.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Explainer: Could Huawei Mate 60 Series Challenge Apple's iPhone?

A new series of smartphones launched by China's Huawei Technologies has drawn global attention for containing technology that indicates the company has managed to overcome US sanctions and could come back as a rival to Apple. In late August, the company unveiled the Mate 60 and Mate 60 Pro, and on Friday launched two more smartphones, the Mate X5 and the Mate 60 Pro+.

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iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Price Hike Won't Bring Upgrade From 128GB Base Storage Configuration: Report

iPhone 15 Pro Max will debut on September 12 with support for 128GB of inbuilt storage despite an increase in price, according to a report. The price of the smartphone will reportedly increase by $100 (roughly Rs. 8,300) compared to last year's iPhone model.

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iOS 16.6.1 Released With Security Fixes; Vulnerability Used to Infect iPhone with Pegasus Spyware: Researchers

iOS 16.6.1 is now rolling out to users with fixes for security flaws and bugs. iPhone users should update to the latest version, as Toronto-based Citizen Lab recently discovered a flaw used to infect an employee of a US civil society group with NSO Group's nefarious Pegasus spyware. Apple rolled out the security fixes to users after the digital watchdog group reported...

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro Design, Specifications, Price Leaked; Could Get a Round 1.43-Inch Display

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartwatch speculated to be named Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro. The smartwatch’s renders along with its specifications and features have been leaked online. As per the leak, the smartwatch would feature a circular rotating dial. It is said to sport a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. The wearable is expected to launch next month.

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iPhone 15 Series Alleged Dummy Models Offer a Glimpse at New Colour Options, Design

iPhone 15 series is expected to go official on September 12. Ahead of it, a hands-on video of the dummy units of the iPhone 15 lineup has leaked online. The video suggests the new colours for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Also see are the slightly new design with curved edges, and Dynamic Island on the entire lineup.

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Apple Considering Using AI to Design its Chips, Technology Executive Says

Apple is interested in tapping generative AI to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices. Johny Srouji, Appl...