OnePlus upcoming flagship OnePlus 12 will cost more than its predecessor

October 17, 2023

Before the official announcement of the OnePlus 12 later this year or in early 2024, several leaks and speculations are making the rounds online. As a result of a few upgrades, a tipster has suggested that the OnePlus 12 will be more expensive than the OnePlus 11.

According to Yogesh Brar, a tipster on X (formerly Twitter), the OnePlus 12 will have a higher price than its predecessor.

According to the tipster, the OnePlus 12 might have a BOE display similar to the OPPO Find X6 Pro. OnePlus devices have been plagued by green line problems in the past, but this display isn’t affected. Green line problems have been reported on screens from Samsung Display and Tianma.

It is believed that this, along with a larger battery and enhanced cameras, will increase the OnePlus 12’s price. In spite of this, the exact price of the upcoming smartphone was not revealed.

OnePlus 12:

Digital Chat Station, a popular tipster, recently revealed some details about the OnePlus 12 series’ engineering prototype. The leakster claims to have seen the flagship engineering model in production.

On the front of the device is a centered single-hole curved screen, and on the back is a large circular camera module with a metallic scale ring. In addition to substantial main and periscope lenses, the design includes a quad-camera system covering a variety of focal lengths.

Additionally, the prototype features a metal middle frame and a super-thin optical fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, the device has a large X-axis motor and an efficient heat dissipation area, which keeps it cool during intense use.

Specs:

OnePlus’ upcoming phone will feature a 2K curved OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate developed using a new domestic substrate. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be used in the device and two RAM options are available: 16GB and 24GB.

OnePlus 12’s rear camera setup will include a 50MP IMX9xx main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP 3X periscope telephoto lens. The tipster had previously confirmed that Sony IMX9xx sensors would be used in the camera system, reinforcing its authenticity.

There is a 5400mAh battery inside the phone, which supports 100W wired fast charging. Wireless fast charging is also supported by the device, which promises 50W of power.

Vivo to launch its own OS for IoT devices along with OriginOS 4.0 on this date.

October 17, 2023

The Vivo Developer Conference will be held in Shenzhen on November 1, 2023. OriginOS 4, Vivo’s latest custom skin based on Android 14, will be unveiled during the event. Vivo has also teased that it will announce another self-developed operating system at the event.

Digital Chat Station suggests that the OS will be used in IoT devices, though Vivo has not revealed much about it. Vivo is unlikely to depart from the Android/AOSP ecosystem in the near future, but it is unclear whether the OS will be available on mobile devices.

At the conference, Vivo will also unveil a self-developed AI large model. Globally, Vivo’s self-developed large model ranks first in the C-Eval large model evaluation.

OriginOS 4 will feature five self-developed large models with three different parameter levels for the first time in the company’s history. The models will cover a wide range of core application scenarios.

We should find out more about the self-developed OS and OriginOS 4 at the Vivo Developer Conference in a few weeks.

Here is when the new iPad Mini 7, iPad Air 6 & iPad 11 series going to launch, Apple Pencil 3 to tag along details leaked.

October 17, 2023

There are rumors that Apple will launch new iPad models in the near future. This week, Apple is expected to release brand-new iPads, iPad Airs, and iPad Minis. Here are all the details.

The news comes from a 9To5Mac report. According to sources close to the matter, Apple plans to release its new iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini tomorrow (17th October 2023). It must be noted, however, that this report differs from that of known analyst Mark Gurman, who believes that Apple will most likely announce new tablets by the end of the year.

According to the latest report, the company will launch the new iPads soon. In general, Apple unveils a new tablet a month after the launch of a new iPhone. Therefore, we can expect new iPads in the near future. However, no official announcements have yet been made. In addition to an upgraded chipset, the new iPads will feature updated specifications. Apple launched the last iPad Air with the M1 chipset, while the iPad Mini and base iPad feature the A15 Bionic and A14 Bionic processors, respectively.

Therefore, the iPad Air may get the updated M2 chipset, while the iPad Mini and base iPad may get the A16 Bionic SoC. We also covered how the iPad Mini 7 won’t have a 120Hz ProMotion display in a recent report. A new controller could also be installed on the screen to address the jelly scrolling issue on the current generation iPad Mini.

Apple Pencil 3:

There was a report last week that suggested Apple would unveil new iPads tomorrow – October 17 – but it now appears the Pencil 3 will be revealed instead.

Japanese MacOTAKARA reports that Apple Pencil 3 will feature magnetic interchangeable pen tips for drawing and painting, backing earlier information by Majin Bu.

Intel launches new 14th Gen Core Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processors

October 17, 2023

Intel’s new 14th-generation desktop processors are official. Compared to the current 13th-generation Raptor Lake lineup, the new lineup offers a similar design and architecture but with faster clock speeds and a higher core count.

Top of the line is the Core i9-14900K, which is claimed to be the world’s fastest desktop processor capable of clocking 6GHz out of the box. With the additional four efficient cores (E-cores) compared with the prior generation, the Core i7-14700K will also have 25% more cores or a total of 20 cores and 28 threads.

Intel’s Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) will continue to be supported for fine-tuning like overclocking and undervolting. Additionally, select unlocked Intel 14th-gen desktop processors will be able to be overclocked with AI Assist. Intel’s new desktop processors will also support DDR5 XMP speeds beyond 8,000 mega transfers/second (MT/S).

Both Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets will support the new 14th-gen series, essentially allowing 12th-gen and 13th-gen users to upgrade without buying a new motherboard. To support enhanced features of the new 14th-gen range, board partners are actually launching refreshed motherboards with the existing 700 series chipsets.

Furthermore, the new desktop CPUs support Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.3, as well as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless technologies. Additionally, Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 wired connectivity support up to 80Gbps of bandwidth bi-directionally.

It is expected that Intel 14th-generation desktop processors will be available from 17 October at retail outlets and via OEM partner systems.

Xiaomi’s upcoming Xiaomi 14 complete specs with official pricing & press images leaked.

October 17, 2023

In China, Xiaomi is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship Xiaomi 14 series smartphones later this month. Xiaomi’s upcoming offerings will succeed last year’s 13 lineup. There have been CAD-based leaks of Xiaomi 14 Pro renders recently. Xiaomi 14 poster and specification sheet have popped up on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo ahead of the launch.

Xiaomi 14:

It gets quad-curved edges with slimmer bezels surrounding the display. On the back, we got triple rear cameras under the weird-looking rectangular module.

It measures 7.98mm thick & weighs 189g. The Xiaomi 13 sports a smaller 6.44-inch C8 OLED with 1.5K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also gets 12-bit colors, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 2800-nits brightness.

The Xiaomi 14 comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC coupled with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Xiaomi 14 features a 50MP f/1.9 aperture OV50H main sensor with OIS support. It comes with a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 123-degree FOV along with a 50MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture & OIS.

Again the Xiaomi 14 features the same old 32MP selfie shooter as its predecessor.

The Xiaomi 14 packs a 4600 mAh battery with 90W fast wired & 50W wireless charging support. It also gets 10W reverse wireless charging support. The connectivity options include Dual SIM with 4G LTE & 5G support, NFC, IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, and USB Type-C port with X-axis linear motor. It also gets stereo speakers powered by Harmon Kardon. It runs on MIUI 15 with Android 13 OS out of the box. This time the Xiaomi 14 also gets IP68 certified making it dust and water-resistant.

Pricing:

According to the newly leaked poster, the Xiaomi 14 will launch on October 27, 2023 (Friday), and go on sale in China on October 31, 2023 (Tuesday).

The Xiaomi 14 with 12GB+256GB costs 3999 Yuan (Rs.45,500/-)& 12GB+512GB at 4299 Yuan (Rs.49,000/-). The higher 16GB+512GB at 4599 Yuan (Rs.52,800/-) & 16GB+1TB at 4999 Yuan (Rs.57,500/-) in China.

OnePlus Ace 3V aka OnePlus Nord 4 key specs leaked likely to ship with latest Qualcomm chip.

October 17, 2023

A popular mid-range smartphone series in the Chinese market is the OnePlus Ace. OnePlus Ace 2 Pro, in particular, is extremely popular in China. In fact, the brand had a hard time keeping the device in stock. Another Ace series smartphone is rumored to be in the works, which could replicate its success.

According to Weibo Tipster DCS, a new smartphone is on its way to the Chinese market. Even though the tipster did not reveal the name of the device, it’s likely that it’s the OnePlus Ace 3V. We can expect a rebranding of the Ace 3V to appear on global markets, likely under the One Nord 4 or Nord 5 name.

OnePlus Ace 3V will have a sharp 1.5K resolution display, according to the tipster. We can assume that this phone will feature an AMOLED screen and an integrated fingerprint scanner.

OnePlus has swapped the MediaTek Dimensity chip of its predecessor, the Ace 2V, for Qualcomm’s expertise on the Ace 3V. The device is expected to be powered by TSMC’s 4nm SM7550 chip. An unreleased chip, is expected to be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.

According to the tipster, the device will debut sometime around March as its predecessor did. OnePlus may, however, launch the device sooner than expected.

Apple working on cheaper Vision Pro, MacBook powered by M3 SoC expected to launch soon.

October 17, 2023

Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter sheds more light on Apple’s upcoming more affordable Vision Pro AR/VR headset. The analyst says the EyeSight feature will be the first feature to be axed to reduce costs.

In order to bring down the price of the headset, Apple would have to eliminate the EyeSight feature, which requires an external OLED display and input from cameras and sensors inside. A price tag of $1,500-2,500 is expected from the company.

A hardware upgrade to the existing Vision Pro will likely take place in 2027, while the cheaper Vision Pro is expected to emerge in 2025.

It also mentions upcoming Apple M3-powered products, such as MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and iPads. Despite Apple having finished developing all devices, Gurman said that an announcement date has yet to be determined. However, it won’t be this month.

A new iPad Pro, for instance, is rumored to have an OLED display, a revamped design, a faster processor, as well as a new Magic Keyboard.

Apple is scheduled to release MacBook Pros with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips in the spring 2024, and mass production is just around the corner. It will likely take until next summer for the Airs to be released.

Realme’s upcoming top-end flagship Realme GT5 Pro specs sheet leaked online.

October 16, 2023

Realme is back with some new flagship later this year with the much-awaited Realme GT5 Pro. Previously we saw various leaks revealing the key specs of the device along with the launch timeline. Now the popular tipster has finally revealed the complete specs sheet of the new Realme GT5 Pro.

Specs:

The new Realme GT5 Pro will sport a massive 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The Realme GT5 Pro will be powered by latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC coupled with 12GB/16GB/24GB RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB storage.

It comes with stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. On the back, the Realme GT5 Pro will ship with triple-rear cameras with a 50MP main Sony IMX966 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, OIS and 50MP OV64B telephoto lens with3x optical zoom and LED flash. It comes with a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.5 aperture.

All this is backed by a 5400 mAh battery with 100W fast charging. It also supports 50W fast wireless charging. It runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 13 on top.

The connectivity option includes Dual SIM with Dual 4G LTE and VoLTE support, 5G Dual Mode (SA/NSA) support, in-display fingerprint scanner, Wifi 7, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C port and 1216 Linear Speaker, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio certification.

OnePlus Open camera and display details leaked will feature 64MP periscopic sensor with 3x optical zoom.

October 16, 2023

There have been numerous leaks and rumors about OnePlus’s upcoming foldable flagship device in recent weeks. According to a recent report, the upcoming foldable will have a rear camera and a display with a resolution of 1080p.

According to Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus Open will come with a 48MP main camera and a 64MP periscope camera with a 3x optical zoom. Despite conflicting reports about the telephoto camera, the third rear camera is rumored to be a 48MP ultrawide sensor.

According to the latest rumor, the 64MP camera will be a periscope lens with 3x optical zoom, rather than a telephoto with 6x optical zoom.

There is also a rumor that the foldable will have a 2K resolution screen with a 120Hz refresh rate with a peak brightness of 2,800 nits. As compared to Google Pixel Fold’s 1,450 nit peak brightness, this display would be significantly brighter.

The OnePlus Open is also expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. In addition to the 4,805mAh battery, the phone is said to be capable of at least 100W fast charging.

OnePlus Open will be launched on October 19, so we’ll find out more about its specs and features then.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra detailed camera specs leaked ahead of the launch.

October 16, 2023

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s telephoto and periscope zoom cameras were recently leaked by tipster Revegnus. He provided detailed information on the camera setup of the S24 Ultra. Here’s what you can expect from its camera.

According to rumors, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature an impressive camera setup.

The primary camera has 200MP and a sensor size of 1/1.3 inches with a pixel size of 0.6 mm. The 12MP wide-angle camera uses an IMX564 sensor with a 1/2.55-inch sensor size and 1.4 mm pixels. With a 10MP sensor and 3x optical zoom, the IMX754+ sensor has a 1/3.52 inch sensor and 1.12 mm pixels

With a 48MP sensor and a 5x optical zoom, the GMU sensor is equipped with a 1/2.25″ sensor and 0.8″ pixels. Approximately f/3.2 is expected to be the final aperture for the 5x telephoto camera.

Despite its 5x optical zoom, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will deliver an astonishing 100x zoom. These details have not been officially confirmed by Samsung. Therefore, the S24 Ultra camera leak must be viewed with caution.

According to the tipster, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will launch in Q1 2025. A new Vizion sensor would replace laser autofocus on the S25 Ultra, as well as 4x and 6x telephoto lenses.