Samsung Galaxy A04 Core appears on FCC, launch imminent

A month back, Samsung took off the wraps from the Galaxy A04 smartphone. Now, it looks like the company is refreshing the A-series with the launch of the Galaxy A04 Core. However, as always, there are no official words from the company yet. The upcoming phone has made an appearance on the FCC certification website, revealing some of its key details.

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On the FCC portal, the Galaxy A04 Core bears the model number SM-A042F/DS, which is a "variant product of SM-A042M/DS" (Galaxy A04). The portal reveals some of the design and battery details as well as connectivity options onboard. The upcoming device will house a vertically aligned dual camera setup. The panel will measure 71.43 x 23.59 x 170.48 mm in dimensions.

In addition, the company will ship the smartphone with a typical 4900 mAh battery. However, it will have a rated capacity of 5000 mAh. Also, the connectivity options will include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, LTE, etc.

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Besides, the listing reveals that the other specifications, including the camera and design, remain unchanged. In that case, the Galaxy 04 Core is likely to carry a 5MP lens on the front and a dual camera module on the back. The setup will consist of a 50MP primary unit accompanied by a 2MP sensor to measure depth.

To recall, the handset has already been spotted on multiple certification websites, including Indian BIS and Geekbench. The latter listing reveals the presence of MediaTek Helio G35 SoC under the hood integrated with the PowerVR Rogue GE8320 GPU. It will boost Android 12 out of the box with at least a 3GB RAM model.

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As of now, this is all we know about the Galaxy 04 Core. Now that the device has bagged some of the major certifications, the launch seems imminent. Lastly, we will make sure to update the article soon as we get any other updates.

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Realme 10 arrives on FCC certification, confirms 5000 mAh battery

The Chinese tech giant series is expected to unveil the Realme 10 series next year. Ahead of the official launch, the vanilla model from the lineup has started to emerge online. In the latest development, the smartphone has arrived on the FCC certification website, revealing some of its key details. Here's what we collected for the latest listing.

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On the FCC portal, the Realme 10 bears the RMX3630 model number. The website reveals the pack panel design and confirms a few specifications, including operating system, battery, charging capacity, and more. At the back, the upcoming number series device by Realme will house a vertically aligned dual camera setup. Alongside, it will be accompanied by a LED flashlight.



In addition, a typical 5000 mAh battery unit will keep the system working. Although it has a rated capacity of 4880 mAh. Also, it will ship with a charging adapter out of the box that has the model number VCB3HDUH. FYI, this charger will support up to 33W fast charging.

In addition to this, the certification divulges that the Realme 10 will boost Android 11 on day one. With this Android version, it will carry a layer of Realme UI 3.0 on top. It is disappointing to see as the company will be using a two-year-old OS for a future handset.

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To recall, the smartphone was also spotted on multiple other certifications. This includes  NBTC, EEE, CQC, and Geekbench. The portal confirms that the device will draw power from MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. The chipset will be paired with Mali-G57 GPU and an 8GB RAM model. Although we expect the company to introduce other storage options as well.

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Vivo Y73t 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC launched for ¥1,399

Vivo has unveiled a group of Y-series smartphones lately. Once again, the company is here with Vivo Y73t 5G. As of now, the device is official in China as a budget offering. However, we can expect it to arrive in India and other markets as well. Meanwhile, let's take a look at the latest Vivo handset.

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At the front, the Vivo Y73t 5G features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch cutout. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution, a standard 60Hz refresh rate, and a 90.6 percent screen-to-body ratio.

At the back, it sports a polycarbonate back panel that holds a dual camera setup. The module consists of a 50MP main unit and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calls, there's an 8MP front-facing camera.

Under the hood, the Vivo Y73t 5G draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The chipset is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Also, the storage can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. On the software front, it boosts Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of Origin OS Ocean on top.

In addition, the company ships the 5G-powered device with a 6000 mAh battery, making it weigh 201 grams. The power cell supports 44W fast charging. For security and biometrics, you get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.

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Price and Availability

The Vivo Y73t arrives in three storage configurations. The base 8GB/ 128GB model of the device costs ¥1,399. Whereas, the mid 8GB/ 256GB and higher 12GB/ 256GB variants are priced at ¥1,599 and ¥1,799 respectively. You can choose from Fog Blue, Autumn, and Black color options.

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UFSC Standard implemented on Huawei Mate XS2, Xiaomi 11T, iQOO 10 Pro

Last year, some of the major Chinese brands came together to create a new unifying fast-charging standard. This includes Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi. The Universal Fast Charging Specification Standard aka, UFSC Standard intends to solve the problems the multiple technologies have created with the fast charging feature. The latest reports suggest that the standard has started implementing with some new launches, including Huawei Mate XS2, Xiaomi 11T, and iQOO 10 Pro.

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The Universal Fast Charging Specification intends to centralize mobile fast charging technical standards. According to the latest report by the Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the UFSC Standard is already introduced. Some latest smartphones to carry it are the Huawei Mate XS2, Xiaomi 11T, and iQOO 10 Pro. While more devices will join the listing in the future.



As you can see, all of the phones are high-end offerings by the respective companies. Well, in the coming time, this can become affordable. With the UFSC Standard, the high-cost development to manufacture components for individual customers can be cut. Moreover, it will address the lack of compatibility issues among devices that suppress long-term plans for e-waste reduction and renewable energy development.

On top of that, the user will not have to worry about a new charger while getting a new device. They will already own a compatible charging unit that can go with every device.

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Talking about the specifications, the output voltage is classified into four programmable properties. It is similar to USB PD3.0 PPS voltage regulation, including 5V, 10V, 20V, and 30V.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 latest update brings new features

As promised, Samsung is spinning a new software update for the Galaxy Watch 3. The latest build packs a lot of features that we've seen with the Galaxy Watch 5 series. It's impressive to see that the tech giant is updating its two-year-old wearable with the latest traits. Here's a detailed look at the latest features.

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The Galaxy Watch 3 can identify the latest update by firmware version R8x0XXU1DVH4. As far as changes are concerned, the build packs a few new features, including two new watch faces: Gradient Number and Pro Analog. For the record, the faces will soon be available for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 as well.

In addition to this, the users get a Snore Detection feature with the package. However, unlike Watch 5, make sure that your phone's microphone is working fine in order to make it work properly. Also, you need to keep your handset nearby while sleeping for the watch to collect correct data.

Moreover, the build carries a Daily Activity Indicator that enables better synchronization of data between your Galaxy Watch 3 and connected smartphone. Further, it brings more reliable health tracking.

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The Galaxy Watch 3 update is rolling out worldwide in batches. The notification will reach out to you shortly. But do remember to keep your watch connected to your smartphone (via wearable app). Alternatively, you can also check for the build manually by heading over to the Wearable application’s software updates section.

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Expert Raw app to get Custom Preset feature and Save Format menu soon

Samsung flagships offer top-notch hardware specifications for excellent performance. Likewise, the camera app of Galaxy devices is everything you can ask for. To explore the full potential of the camera unit, the company introduced the Expert Raw app. As Samsung says, it is "everything you need to be a pro photographer." The upcoming update of the app will bring a couple of features, including the Custom Preset feature and the Save Format menu.

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To recall, the Expert Raw App was launched last year in November. The captured RAW files contain uncompressed and unprocessed images, storing the most significant details. The user can further edit, compress, and convert the pictures into other formats. In addition to this, there are multiple settings to play with, resulting in an amazing output.

Apart from this, the team is gearing up to introduce two more features. Firstly, there's a Custom Preset feature that will allow the users to save their custom camera settings and use them to retake pictures. This means you won't need to stir up the setting every time to take a photo. Secondly, there's the Save Format menu that will allow users to save the images shit through the Expert RAW app in RAW or JPEG format.

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As of now, the Expert Raw is available for Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold 3. The owners of the respective smartphones can download the app via the Galaxy Store. Although the team is working to expand the availability to other devices as well.

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Google upgrades text-to-speech audio quality for Android apps

Google Speech Services reads aloud the text on the screen for you in the selected language. It provides text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-text (transcription) capabilities for Android phones. This time, the tech giant is rolling out an update that will improve the TTS audio quality for Android apps.

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The text-to-speech is getting a major update that will increase the sound quality for 64-bit Android devices. It brings “clearer, more natural voices” for all of Google’s 421 voices across 67 languages. The improvements are the courtesy of a new voice model and synthesizer for smartphones.

Particularly, the EN-US voice benefits from the update as it gets a new default voice that’s “built using fresher speaker data.” In addition to this, the tech giant is also promoting another enhancement. Check out some of the new voices from below.

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The Android TTS and the Speech Services by Google will automatically update "behind the scene" for the developers. That means they don't need to dance their fingers around to get the finer version of speech and voice. The company says, “everything will happen behind the scenes as your users will have automatically downloaded the latest update.”

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As a part of the Speech Services by Google apk, the update will roll out to all 64-bit Android devices in the next few weeks via the Google Play Store. You can check out version 210390644 on the package "com.google.android.tts" in case you are particularly impatient or want to see if the update has hit your phone,

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Xiaomi 12T series confirmed to carry a massive 200 MP camera

The words about the upcoming Xiaomi 12T series have been running around the rumor mills lately. In the latest development, the company has announced that the lineup will go official on October 4th. It seems like the leaks were true after all! In the meantime, check out what we already know about the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro.

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In its latest tweet, the tech giant teased the launch of the device with a powerful 200 MP camera module. However, there are chances that it may be exclusive to Pro model. For the record, the device was already rumored to hold a triple rear camera island. The setup will consist of a 200MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle unit, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the other side, the main snapper on the vanilla model could be a 108MP lens.

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As mentioned, the Xiaomi 12T series specs have managed to leak online. Talking about the 12T, the rumors claim it will feature a 120Hz 6.7-inch OLED display with HDR10+ support. Underneath, it is likely to equip MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC. The chipset can be paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Moving forward to the 12T Pro, it is said to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display. The panel may offer a screen resolution of 1,220 x 2,712 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. In addition, it will draw power from Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage onboard.

Moreover, the series will reportedly share some specs as well. This includes Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 20MP front camera, a 5,000 mAh battery, 67W/ 120W fast charging support, Dolby Vision support, and more.

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Lastly, the Xiaomi 12T series can retail in Clear Blue, Cosmic Black, and Lunar Silver color options. However, the pricing still remains undercover. Anyway, we are just five days away from the launch event.

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Intel unveils 13th Gen Core Processor and Unison app for Windows

Intel is here with its 13th Generation of Core processors this autumn. The company has officially announced its desktop CPUs along with another amazing platform. Alongside, there's a new Unison app for Windows that intends to improve cross-platform integration. Let's check out the new features in detail.

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As mentioned, the latest smartphone integration tool Unison is designed for the Windows platform. The function emphasizes improving cross-platform integration that allows VPN, firewall, as well as IT support. For the unaware, this will allow users to connect wirelessly through WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks.

This implies that the users will be able to transfer files, including photos, videos, documents, and more at a faster speed. However, the exact transfer speed is not yet disclosed. Intel says that it is a “simple pairing process” that will allow you to connect your Android or iOS smartphone to Intel-powered computers.

In other terms, it works similarly to what it does in Apple Mac. Although, it will work outside the Apple ecosystem. Also, it will not be as seamless as the iOS and Mac as this is a Microsoft application. But it's still good to see the team is working to get over the Microsoft Phone Links app.

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On the other side, the Intel 13th gen PC will be available to buy in the next few months or next year. Before that, the company may plan to launch support for other Intel hardware in India.

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