Google may not release Pixelbook in 2023

For a year, Google was trying to get out of the Android box and improve in other areas. The tech giant worked on the new Pixel smartwatches, tablets, laptops, and more products. An upcoming laptop called the Pixelbook was expected to launch next year. However, the latest reports suggest that the company may have dropped the plan.

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Google canceled the next version of the Pixelbook laptop and dissolved the responsible team as well. The device was under development and expected to launch next year. Unfortunately, the project was terminated as part of recent cost-cutting decisions inside Google. Although the team members of the project are transferred to other departments of the company.

“Google doesn’t share future product plans or personnel information; however, we are committed to building and supporting a portfolio of Google products that are innovative and helpful for our users […] In regards to our people, in times where we do shift priorities, we work to transition team members across devices and services,” says a Google spokesperson.

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In other news, Google is getting ready to take the wraps off its next hardware lineup. This includes Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and maybe some Nest Home products as well. The company will hold a live event on October 6. Moreover, two new Pixel foldable devices are also expected to make their debut sometime next year.

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro storage options revealed

The tech giant has confirmed the launch of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro on October 6. So far, multiple details of the series, including display, camera, color variants, and more have managed to leak. Now, other rumors have revealed the storage options for the European variant of the devices.

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As per the latest leaks, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will arrive in two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB. The smartphones are likely to retail in these two options in multiple markets.

For display, the Pixel 7 is said to feature a 6.4-inch 90Hz OLED panel, while the Pro model will carry a bigger 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display. Moreover, they will be the first smartphones to run Android 13 out of the box. Underneath, they will equip Google’s new Tensor G2 chipset that will offer helpful, personalized features for photos, videos, security, and speech recognition.

For optics, both handsets will carry a dual camera and triple camera setup, respectively. The module will consist of a 50MP primary unit and a 13MP ultrawide lens. As mentioned, the Pro model will be fitted with an extra  48MP telephoto sensor. On the other hand, the front snapper will be the same i.e; 10.87MP.

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To recall, the vanilla model will be available in Obsidian, Lemongrass, and Snow color options. While you can get the Pro model in Obsidian, Hazel, and Snow colors. As far as design is considered, it will render an identical look to the Pixel 6 lineup. Also, the upcoming line of hardware will also include Pixel Watch and new Nest smart home products.

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Vivo Y22 with Helio G70 SoC goes official in India for ₹14,499

Vivo has unveiled a new smartphone in the Indian market: Vivo Y22. The device was launched in Indonesia a week back. It falls under the mid-range category and packs every essential feature we look for. Here's a detailed look at the specifications, features, and other details of the latest Vivo handset.

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The Vivo Y22 is built around a 6.55-inch HD+ display with a water drop notch cutout. The panel offers a 60Hz refresh rate and a flat frame design with curved edges. The side panel of the device houses a fingerprint sensor for security. Likewise, there's an Eye Protection Mode to reduce screen glare and blue light emissions.

Under the hood, it equips a MediaTek Helio G70 SoC paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Also, the memory can be extended by up to 1TB through a dedicated memory SD card slot.  For software, the device runs Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of FuntouchOS 12 on top.

In terms of optics, the Vivo Y22 carries a dual camera setup at the back alongside an LED flash. The module consists of a 50MP primary lens and a 2MP macro unit. At the front, there’s an 8MP snapper to take series and video calls.

In addition, the company ships the device with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W of charging. Besides, the phone also equips a couple of performance-oriented software enhancements: Ultra Game Mode and Multi Turbo.

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Price and Availability

The Vivo Y22 is up for purchase across all offline and online platforms. The device costs ₹14,499 for its base 4GB/ 64GB variant. While the upper 6GB/ 128GB is worth ₹16,499. As for offers, SBI Card, Kotak Mahindra, and One Card credit card users can get up to ₹1000 off. On the other hand, online buyers can get a discount of ₹750 using HDFC Bank credit cards and EMI transactions.

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[Update: functions optimization] Realme TechLife Buds T100 Updates Tracker

Launched in August 2022, the Realme TechLife Buds T100 features a pebble shape case with in-ear buds inside. The hearables feature AI ENC that improves the calling experience by reducing ambient noise. The buds offer 6 hours of battery, while the charging case offers an additional 28 hours of playback time. Charging the case for 10 minutes will provide up to 120 minutes of playback, thanks to the fast charging feature. The other features include a dedicated 88ms low latency mode, Google Fast Pair support, exchangeable silicone tips, and IPX5 water resistance technology.

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Realme TechLife Buds T100 Updates Tracker

• [September 13, 2022]: The September 2022 update for the Realme TechLife Buds T100 is here with firmware version 1.1.0.58. To flash the build, make sure to keep your device updated to the 2.0.620.1714 build number. The update intends to improve user experience by optimizing some interactive functions.

Changelog

System

Optimized some interactive functions to improve user experience.

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As always, the OTA update is rolling out in phases. Accordingly, it will reach out to a limited number of users initially. Therefore, it may take a few days to hit your buds. To uplift your chances, keep checking the connected app and update it to the latest version.

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iQOO Z6 Lite 5G with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC debuts in India for ₹13,999

The most affordable 5G smartphone is finally official in India. There were a plenty of words about the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G running around the street. Now, we have the official details. The main highlight being it is the first smartphone to run Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. Check out more about the device here.

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At the front, the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G features a water drop notch cutout at the top of a 6.58-inch Full HD+ display. The panel offers a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

On the optical front, the device will carry a dual camera setup alongside an LED flash. The module will consist of a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP macro sensor. On the other side, there's an 8MP lens to serve selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G will draw power from Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. The chipset is paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Also, it will support the Extended RAM 2.0 feature as well. That means you can expand the RAM virtually, just in case. For software, the phone runs on Android 12 out of the box.

In addition, a 5,000mAh battery keeps the device working with 18W fast charging support. However, the company does not ship a charger in the box. Although you can get it for₹399 along with the phone as a part of a combo offer.

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Price and Availability

The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G will go on sale from September 14th via Amazon and iQOO e-store. It will retail in Stellar Green and Mystic Night color options. The pricing for the device starts at ₹13,999. As for launch offers, you can avail a discount of ₹2,500 with an SBI card.

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How to install Android 13 on Pixel devices?

Android 13 is now having a wider rollout for eligible Pixel devices. Also, other smartphone brands have started rolling out and testing the software for their respective flagship. Here is how you can flash the version on your supported Pixel smartphone.

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Firstly, let's talk about the Android 13 operating system. Compared to Android 12, the new OS does not pack a lot of features. Although it is still exciting to get your phone updated. The features include more customization options, seamless QR code scanning functionality, Bluetooth LE Audio support, Spatial Audio capabilities, integrated Fast Pair support, copy/paste between phones and tablets, and much more.

The Android 13 update is available for eligible Pixel devices. This includes eligible Pixel smartphones. This includes Pixel 4/XL, Pixel 4a,  Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a. Follow the guide below to know how you can install the OS on your device.

How to install Android 13 on Google Pixel?

If you did not receive the Android 13 OTA update yet, you can simply track the package manually. To do so, visit the phone's Settings > System > System Update > Check for update. Thereafter, the system will pull down the build and you can download and install it. As this is a major update, it will be heavy in size. Accordingly, it may take a few hours to flash.

In another case, you can also get the Android 13 faster on your Pixel phone by sideloading an OTA file. Here is a short guide for the same.

1. Download the OTA file

Open Google’s Full OTA Image hosting site and download the OTA file. Make sure to flash a file that is compatible with your handset. Also, for the safe side, create a backup of your data although the process does not erase any files.

2. Boot into Recovery mode

To boot your Pixel into Recovery mode, power down your phone. Afterward, follow the below steps

• Hold down the Power button and the Volume down button together until you get to the Bootloader page.
  This is when you see an Android figure lying down on the screen.


• Scroll down and select Recovery mode using the volume buttons.


• In case you are already connected to a computer with ADB, use the reboot recovery command.
  You will see a smaller Android lying down with an exclamation mark


• Press the Power button and the Volume up button again for a second to fully enter Recovery mode.


• Release the Volume up button to send your device into Recovery.

3. Navigate to ADB sideload

You should the Android recovery menu. Therein, select the "Apply Update from ADB" option from the recovery menu.

4. Connect the handset to a computer with ADB tools installed

This is where you transfer the downloaded OTA file to your Pixel device. Open the Windows prompt and run the command: adb devices. This should show the device serial with the “sideload” next to its name. This indicates that your device is connected to the computer in sideload mode.

5. Enter the sideload command

Now, run the adb sideload "filename".zip command and hit enter. The “filename” is to be replaced with the name of the OTA file downloaded in Step 1. You will now see some dialog on the desktop and handset that shows the sideload and installation process.

6. Reboot your phone

Once the update is installed on your phone, choose Reboot system now on your phone to jump into Android 13.

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We hope that this method has successfully flashed the Android 13 update on your Pixel phone. Let us know about any feedback/queries in the comment section below.

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‘Chromecast HD’ tipped to run Google TV 12, Amlogic S805X2 SoC

A few months back, Google unveiled the Chromecast with Google TV in India after a gap of two years. Now, the tech giant is preparing a cheaper version of the streaming device. According to the latest rumors, it will be labeled as “Chromecast HD”. Here is more about the upcoming device, including specifications and other details.

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As mentioned, the device will be marketed as “Chromecast HD”. However, the company did not confirm this. Although the code suggests so. Further, we have an idea about the processor, operating system, and more.

Under the hood, it will equip the Amlogic S805X2 chipset. The processor will offer support for AV1 decoding that the existing Chromecast lacks. Unfortunately, to adjust the cost, the chipset used is a fairly large downgrade from the 4K model. It limited the video output to 1080p and does not have the same raw power. In addition, the capacity limit is also dropped to 1.5GB of RAM.

On the bright side, the upcoming Chromecast HD will run Android 12 out of the box, making it the first device to run this software. To recall, the original Chromecast is still based on Android 10.

Another takeaway from the cheaper model is that it will come with virtual A/B seamless updates support with compression. This means that the update will be more frequent for the end user.

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On a related note, the same device was also spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification as “Google Chromecast.” The listing confirms its launch in India. All we have to do is wait. Till then, we expect the device to cost around $30.

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Vivo V25 5G confirmed to launch in India, specs revealed

Earlier this year, the Chinese tech giant unveiled the Vivo V25 Pro in India as its new premium handset. However, the vanilla model did not figure its way to the country. Now, the company has finally planned to soon take the wraps off the Vivo V25. The model is seen listed on a Flipkart microsite, confirming some of its key details. Here is what we know so far.

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The microsite confirms that the Vivo V25 5G will feature a color-changing AG class design. This will lighten the hue of the back panel to alter depending on how the light hits the back panel.  At the front, the smartphone will feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. The panel will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Underneath, the Vivo V25 5G will equip a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with an 8GB RAM model at least. It will come with 8GB of Extended RAM support feature as well. For software, it will run Android 12 out of the box along with Funtouch OS 12 on top.

In terms of optics, the handset will carry a triple-camera setup led by a 64MP primary unit. Accompanying this will be an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro lens. The cutout will house a 50MP lens with eye auto-focus support. Also, it will be a Bokeh Flare Portrait mode, which is said to deliver “natural and dreamlike bokeh.”

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Further, a 4500 mAh battery with 44W fast charging support will keep the system working. You can purchase the Vivo V25 5G via Flipkart soon after its launch in black and blue color options. The base 8GB RAM model of the device will cost less than ₹30,000.

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iQOO Z6 Lite 5G hits Google Play Console with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC

iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is set to debut in India on September 14 as the most affordable 5G smartphone. Recently, the company teased some of its key specs and design. Now, ahead of its official launch, the device has made an appearance on the Google Play Console listing. The portal reveals some key details as followed below.

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On the Google Play Console website, the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G bears the model number I2208. In addition, it confirms the presence of Qualcomm SM4375 SoC under the hood. It is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. FYI, this will be the world's first smartphone to run this chipset. It is a 6nm SoC with a peak clock speed of 2.0GHz. The processor is paired with 6GB RAM. However, we can expect the company to introduce multiple storage variants.

Moreover, the listing divulges that the iQOO Z6 Lite will feature a display with a 1,080 x 2,408 pixels resolution with a 440 PPI pixel density. Also, it is said to sport an LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate display and a water-drop notch cutout. On the software front, the phone will run Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of Funtouch OS 12 on top.



For optics, the phone is likely to come with a dual camera island led by a 50MP primary lens. Also, the unit will come with support for eye auto-focus and an LED flash. Furthermore, the system is tipped to be backed up by a 5000 mAh battery with an 18W fast charging support.

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The other features may include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm jack, a 4-component cooling system, a temperature sensor, a cooling copper coil, a thermally conductive gel, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.

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