OnePlus Nord and Nord CE gets a new update with September 2022 security patch

OnePlus Nord series is one of India's popular midrange price smartphone brands. The title "sub-brand of OnePlus" was another reason for their success. OnePlus smartphone with their OxygenOS is the combination of something every user wants in their phone. A few OnePlus smartphones will be getting introduced to ColorOS as well. You can get the list of the OnePlus device getting ColorOS 13 here. On that note, OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord CE will be getting updates too.

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OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord CE are getting an incremental update on OxygenOS F.15 and OxygenOS 12 C.07 respectively. Both of the updates are currently rolling out in India. The updates for OnePlus Nord come with firmware version number AC2001_11.F.15 and for OnePlus Nord CE is EB2101_11.C.07. Changelog for the devices is given below.

OnePlus Nord Changelog.

System

•  Updates Android security patch to 2022.09.

Other

•  Fixes the occasional issue of system update failure.

•  Fixes the issue of the crash in some scenarios.

•  Fixes the issue that application icons are lost after upgrading the system.

•  Fixes the issue that the camera takes photos abnormally.

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OnePlus Nord CE Changelog

System

•  Updates Android security patch to 2022.09.

Other

•  Fixes the occasional issue of system update failure.

•  Fixes the issue that application icons are lost after upgrading the system.

•  Fixes the issue of camera crash.

•  Fixes the issue that the camera function does not take effect in specific scenarios.

As you can see above, the package increases the system security by integrating the September 2022 security patch. In addition, it resolves a few issues to polish the user experience. As always, the OTA updates are rolling out in batches. Therefore, it may take a while to hit all users. Alternatively, you can head over to Settings > Software updates to track the status manually.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 bags multiple certifications, key specs revealed

Earlier this year, Xiaomi's sub-brand unveiled the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G globally. Now, the company is preparing to launch the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023. The upcoming smartphone has made an appearance on multiple certifications, including FCC, EEC, IMEI, and Google Play Console. Here is what we know about the handset so far.

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Starting with the FCC listing, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 bears the model number 2209116AG. The listing reveals that the phone will boost MIUI 13 out of the box which will probably be based on Android 12 OS. On the other side, the EEC and IMEI portals do not divulge any details.

Moving on, the Google Play Console listing discloses some key specs, including the display, processor, and more. The 5G-powered handset will offer a screen with 1080 x 2400p resolution and 440ppi pixel density. However, the display size is still undercover. In addition, the device will equip Snapdragon 712 SoC under the hood integrated with Adreno 616 GPU. On the other hand, the rumors suggest the presence of Snapdragon 732G.

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Besides, the leaks claim that it can be a rebranded version of Redmi Note 10 Pro. In that case, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 is likely to feature a 120Hz 6.67-inch AMOLED display. The company may introduce it in up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For optics, the phone may carry a 16MP front lens and a quad camera setup at the back. The module is tipped to consist of a 108MP main unit, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. Lastly, a 5,020mAh battery can keep the system working with 33W fast charging support.

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Samsung launches limited editions of Galaxy Z Flip 4/Fold 4, Buds 2 Pro, and Watch 5 series in collaboration with JUUN.J

Samsung's collaboration with JUUN.J has come up with a limited-edition series of its latest smartphones and wearables. FYI, JUUN.J is a global fashion designer brand that is known for revamping classic colors and designs. Samsung JUUN.J limited edition series include Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and the Galaxy Watch 5 series.

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The exclusive products all come in black colors and packaging in South Korea. Although the specifications remain the same. Needless to say, there's a difference in price range as well. “The combination of Korea’s leading smart devices and fashion has created a remarkable item for the whole world,” says Jung Wook-jun, Creative Director of JUUN.J.

Galaxy Z Flip 4/ Fold 4

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 JUUN.J Edition is available in graphite color option costing ₩1473,000. Also, you get a JUUN.J leather case and a canvas multi-bag along with it. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 256GB edition arrives in Phantom Black variant and is priced at ₩2,198,700. The box ships with a JUUN.J leather case, a pen pouch, and a multi-bag.

Galaxy Watch 5 Series

The JUUN.J Edition of Galaxy Watch 5 series will retail in the Graphite color option. The 40mm model of the wearable is worth ₩369,000, while the 44mm cost ₩399,000. Whereas, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro edition comes in Black Titanium color and is priced at ₩569,000. Along with the watch, you get a JUUN.J hybrid leather strap, a unique watch face, and a wireless charger.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro JUUN.J Edition arrives in the Graphite shade. It is priced at ₩329,000 and bundled with a multi-purpose leather pouch.

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Availability

The Samsung JUUN.J limited edition products can be bought from the brand's official website, Galaxy Campus stores, and Samsung C&T online mall. The devices will go on sale on September 23 from 10 AM.

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Vivo Y16 with 6.51-inch display, 5000 mAh battery launched in India for ₹12,499

Vivo has silently unveiled another Y-series phone in India: Vivo Y16. It is a 4G device that falls under a budget offering. To recall, the smartphone is already official in Hong Kong since last month. Take a detailed look at the Indian model of the handset.

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At the front, the Vivo Y16 features a flat frame design with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen. The panel offers an HD+ resolution of 1,600 x 720 pixels and a center-aligned water drop notch cutout. Out of the box, the buyers will get the Android 12 along with a layer of Funtouch OS 12 on top.

For shooting purposes, the front notch houses a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. On the other side, there's a rectangular camera module with two large lenses alongside an LED flash. The setup consists of a 13MP primary unit and a 2MP sensor to measure depth.

Under the helm, the Vivo Y16 draws power from an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. The chipset is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Also, the memory can be extended up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot. Moreover, you can also expand the 1GB RAM via the virtual RAM feature.

In addition, the company ships the 4G-powered device with a 5000 mAh power cell that keeps the system working. It supports 10W of charging over a USB Type-C port. The connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, GPS, and GLONASS.

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Price and Availability

The Vivo Y16 4G arrives in two color options in India: Gold and Black. The device is available in a single 4GB/64GB storage configuration costing ₹12,499.

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Pixel Watch might allow to set Google Photos as watch face

Google is gearing up to take the wraps off its upcoming hardware that was announced at Google I/O 2022 developer conference. The set of devices will include the Pixel 7 series, a Pixel Watch, and some Google Nest products. Ahead of the October 6 launch event, the leaks about the devices are rising. Likewise, there are some new rumors about the upcoming Pixel wearable.

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Recently, the latest update for Google Photos discloses that the wearable might come integrated with the app to set up a new watch face. This will make the WearOS Watch Face more personalized.

The latest Google Photos v6.8 indicates that it will allow the users to “Select watch face photos,” in the app itself. Accordingly, the feature will let users select multiple photos to use as watch faces. The selected pictures will have a slide show on your watch throughout the day. Regardless, there will be a limit in selecting the number of pictures that can be used as a watch face background.

FYI, Google Photos already offers the same integration feature with the Galaxy Wearable app. That means you can set a photo as a watch face on supported Galaxy smartwatches. However, it allows you to select only one photo at a time.

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On the other hand, this does not indicate that the feature will exclusively be available for the Pixel Watch. Google could introduce the modification with its first Pixel Watch. Although we expect the company to extend the option to other Wear OS watches as well. Anyway, the next month's launch event will verify all our anticipations.

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Google Chrome for Android to get a redesigned address bar

Google Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers across the world. The tech giant keeps the platform updated to meet the user's privacy and convenience. Reportedly, the company is now working to introduce a major UI change to the Chrome browser. It is planning to offer a modernized address bar and suggestions interface.

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With future developments, we can see an Omnibox address bar design, probably after the release of Chrome 108. Although it will only be visible when you tap the address bar. This will make the suggestions fall more in line. FYI, Omnibox is an enhanced address bar that combines address and search bar. Moreover, it accepts certain text commands, besides URL and web search.

As always, the flag for the upcoming feature can be enabled on Chrome Canary via chrome://flags/#omnibox-modernize-visual-update. It details the trait as “When enabled, Omnibox will show a new UI which is visually updated... This flag is for step 1 in the Clank Omnibox revamp plan,” You can also find the flag in the current stable Chrome 105.

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As of now, the effects are not so noticeable from the top. The change specifically shows up when you tap the address bar. The URL box displays a more rounded corner, while the suggestions are highlighted in a small card. In the future, Google is working to bring a major change. However, the precise details are still undercover. But it will make Android feel more consistent across default apps.

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Lastly, we expect that the address bar will shift to the bottom of the screen just like with Apple's Safari or Firefox.

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OnePlus 11 Pro to launch in Q1 2023 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, claims leak

Ahead of any official announcement from the company, the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G has started to be a part of leaks. The device is anticipated to make its debut early next year by the end i.e; Q1 2023. In the meantime, the leaks have revealed the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. Here is what we expect.

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To recall, the OnePlus 10 Pro was unveiled this year in January, while the global launch was held in March. We hope that the company will follow the same pattern this time as well. Needless to say, the upcoming OnePlus 11 Pro will come with a significant upgrade over its predecessor.

According to the rumors, the smartphone will feature a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display. The panel will offer a punch hole cutout at the top left corner and a 120Hz refresh rate. Also, a 5000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support can keep the screen lightened up.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 11 Pro will equip Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For software, it is tipped to run Android 13 out of the box along with a layer of Oxygen OS 13 on top.

For optics, the leaks suggests that the device will carry a triple rear camera in collaboration with Hasselblad. The island will include a 50MP primary unit, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 32MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. At the front, it can house a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

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The other notable specs can include an alert slider, an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.

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Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom gets Realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) update

Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom are picking up their second major software update. The company is releasing the Android 12 package based on Realme UI 3.0 for smartphones. To recall, the devices were launched back in 2020 with Android 10- based Realme UI out of the box.

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The latest Android 12 update for the Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom is rolling out with firmware versions RMX2081_11_F.05 and RMX2085_11_F.05, respectively. This will be the last major update for the handsets. Before upgrading, make sure to keep your respective device updated to the required versions.

• Realme X3: RMX2081_11_C.15 / RMX2081_11_C.14 / RMX2081_11_C.13


• Realme X3 SuperZoom: RMX2085_11_C.15 / RMX2085_11_C.14 / RMX2085_11_C.13

As for changes, together with Realme UI 3.0, the package makes the user experience more fluid & more secure than ever before. It brings a more personalized, efficient, and smoother user experience. In addition, the changelog for both smartphones is enriched. To know the precise modifications, take a look at the official changelog below.

Changelog

• New design
  
  
  
  • The new design, which emphasizes the feeling of space, offers a simple, clean and comfortable visual and interactive experience.
  
  
  • Smart Assistant widgets are added that show key information about the applications and provide instant access to the functions.
  
  
  • The design of the page is renewed based on the principle of reducing visual noise and spacing the elements and prioritizes the information with different colors so that the key information stands out.
  
  
  • The icons have been redesigned using new materials to give more depth and a greater sense of space and texture to the icons.
  
  
  • The Quantum Animation Engine has been optimized with version 3.0, which implements the concept of mass to make the animations more realistic and optimizes more than 300 animations to provide a more natural user experience.
  
  
  
  


• Comfort and efficiency
  
  
  
  • The method of switching floating windows between different sizes is optimized.
  
  
  
  


• Security and privacy
  
  
  
  • Spam blocking rules have been optimized so that you can add a rule to block MMS messages.
  
  
  
  


• Performance
  
  
  
  • Quick Start is added, a function that detects the applications you use frequently and preloads them so that you can open them quickly and a graph to show battery usage.
  
  
  
  


• Games
  
  
  
  • In team fighting scenes, games run more smoothly at a stable frame rate.
  
  
  • The average CPU charge is reduced and battery usage is reduced.
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • Now you can decide which camera modes are displayed in the menu bar and in what order they do so.
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • The automatic brightness algorithm has been optimized to adapt the brightness of the screen to more scenes for a comfortable screen reading experience.
  
  
  
  


• Accessibility
  
  
  
  • Images have been added to the text instructions for an intuitive understanding of accessibility features.
  
  
  • The categorization of functions has been optimized by grouping them into vision, hearing, interactive and general actions.
  
  
  • The TalkBack feature supports more system applications, including Photos, Phone, Mail, and Calendar.
  
  
  
  

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As usual, the OTA update for the smartphones is rolling out in batches. Accordingly, it may take some time to reach each unit. In the mean time, you can try to trigger the update manually via Settings > Software update.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 launched in India, Pre-order started

There is a separate fan base for Sony WH-1000XM5. This is the best alternative for AirPods Max. It came late to India, while it has been available in the global markets since May 2022. Let's take a detailed look at this piece of tech got.

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Since the launch of the Sony WH-1000XM5 in other markets, most tech enthusiasts in India have been waiting for this moment.

Specifications

The device comes with the best of the best noise cancellation feature available on the market. And this is achieved with the help of eight microphones in the headphone. The Sony WH-1000XM5 comes with significant 30mm dynamic drivers. Sound profiles like SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio formats, and A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP all are supported. Also, it has Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity. The device can be charged with a type C charging cable.

Design

XM5 is already famous for its best quality audio in the market. Compared to their previous model, there is a design improvement primarily focusing on user comfort. Just another reason to like Sony! The device comes in 2 color options: Black and Silver. The Sony WH-1000XM5 comes with a massive battery backup. It will provide 30 hours of playback time with ANC and can play continuously for 40 hours without ANC. Moreover, the device can get charged from 0 to 100 in 3.5 hours, which is pretty decent.



There is also an AI-based DSEE Extreme technology that will scale the quality of the compressed audio files. Here we can rotate the earcups of the Sony WH-1000XM5 sideways but cannot fold inwards like their previous model. Also, the device comes with Alexa Voice Control.

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Price and Availability

The Sony WH-1000XM5 costs around Rs 26,999. Preorder on Amazon for the gadget has started. The current price of the device will be the lowest one. After the pre-order sale, the price of the device will definitely increase. You can also purchase the device from Sony's official website.

If you are looking for headphones in this price range, this is the most recommendable one.

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