Pixel 7 series to Pixel Watch, everything Google unveiled at hardware event

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 7, 2022 | Technology

Google on October 6 unveiled the Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Tablet at its ‘Made by Google’ event. From the Pixel portfolio 2022, only the smartphones are coming to India. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are currently available for pre-order on Flipkart. Powered by Tensor G2 processor, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 84,999, respectively. Google is offering a limited-period cashback of Rs 6,000 on Pixel 7 and Rs 8,500 on Pixel 7 Pro. Both devices will be available for purchase in the country from October 13.

On the pre-orders, Flipkart is offering the Pixel Buds A-Series and the Fitbit Inspire2 at a discounted price of Rs 5,999 and Rs 4,999, respectively. Like the Google cashback offer, the bundled offer is available for limited-period. It can be availed through coupons enabled only after the delivery of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, according to Flipkart.

Pixel 7: Specifications, features, and more

Powered by Google’s Tensor G2 processor, the Pixel 7 sports 6.3-inch fullHD+ resolution screen of 90Hz refresh rate. It has a dual-camera set-up on the back, featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, which doubles up as a macro camera. On the front, the phone has a 10.8MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The smartphone comes in 8GB + 128GB configuration, and obsidian, lemongrass, and snow colours.

The phone is IP68 certified for water and dust protection. It is powered by a 4,355 mAh battery, supported by 30W fast charging and up to 20W wireless charging. The Pixel 7 has a matte aluminium frame and horizontal camera bar. Other features include face recognition and fingerprint scanner for screen unlock, Bluetooth 5.2, audio message transcribe, face unblur, cinematic blur, and magic eraser.

Pixel 7 Pro: Specifications, features, and more

The Pixel 7 Pro sports a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Powered by Tensor G2 processor, the smartphone comes in 12GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. It boasts a triple-camera system on the back, featuring a 50MP primary sensor, 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a telephoto lens for 5x optical zoom. On the front, the phone has a 10.8MP wide-angle camera. It boots Android 13 operating system. It is IP68 rated for water and dust protection.

The phone has a polished aluminium frame and horizontal camera bar. It is available in obsidian, snow, and hazel colours. It is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 30W fast wired charging and 23W wireless charging.

Pixel Watch: Features

Google’s maiden smartphone, the Pixel Watch is made of recycled aluminium. It has a circular domed design with a tactile crown and side button. The smartwatch boots WearOS 3.5 with built-in Google Assistant for voice controls. It has Fitbit’s health-and-fitness features integrated such as ECG app, sleep monitoring, and built-in GPS. Google is offering six months of free Fitbit premium subscription with the watch. However, the Pixel Watch is not available in India yet.

Pixel Tablet: Details

During the event, Google unveiled the Pixel tablet besides the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch. Coming in 2023, the tablet will be powered by a Tensor G2 processor as confirmed by the company. It will come with features like split screen, video calling, hands-free Assistant and photo editing. The Pixel tablet will support a charging speaker dock – a magnetic charging stand with speaker built-in. Google said the stand will allow Pixel Tablet owners to charge their tablet while also using it for listening to music, watching videos, etc.

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Apple likely to unveil 27-inch mini LED display in first quarter of 2023

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 7, 2022 | Technology

Tech giant Apple will launch a new 27-inch display with mini LED backlighting in the first quarter of 2023, says a new report.

The rumours of the pro-level display have circulated since Apple revealed the more “affordable” Studio Display. It lacks HDR, ProMotion, and mini LED backlighting found in Apple’s MacBook Pros and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, reports AppleInsider.

According to Display Supply Chain Consultants analyst Ross Young, Apple will reveal a 27-inch mini LED display in early 2023. This information was shared with his super followers on Twitter, so the tweet is only visible to paying members.

Apple already sells the high-end Pro Display XDR with a 6K display, but it also lacks the latest pro-grade features found in other Apple products.

That display is meant more for professionals who need expensive reference monitors where colour accuracy is the most important detail.

For those who prioritise display refresh rates and optimised backlighting, there could be a new third monitor on its way. A 27-inch mini LED-backlit display would target the market between Apple’s other current monitors, the report said.

–IANS

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Realme witnesses sale of over 1 million 5G smartphones during festive days

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 7, 2022 | Technology

As per a report by Frost and Sullivan, The Indian Internet of Things (IoT) market is projected to reach $9.28 billion by 2025 from $4.98 billion in 2020.

The factors driving this growth are increased internet penetration, surging knowledge of connected devices amongst users and more and more brands bringing smart home solutions to the users.

realme, being a tech leader and disruptor, entered the AIoT market in early 2020 with a Smart Band, and since then has expanded its AIoT portfolio exponentially. The brand has constantly and thoroughly studied its market and introduced products with best-in-class technology to meet the evolving needs of its users.

realme has a vision of providing each of its users with a smart, connected and convenient lifestyle and therefore, it started its journey of building a comprehensive TechLife Ecosystem.

The launch of the realme Band in 2020 was a massive hit among users, and that encouraged realme to explore newer categories and expand its footprint in the connected devices market.

Since then, realme has introduced various hearables, wearables, Smart TVs, tablets and laptops — making these five categories the core categories of realme’s TechLife Ecosystem and becoming the stepping stone for the development of realme’s 1+5+T strategy, where 1 is the hub, i.e., the smartphone; 5 stands for the five core categories and T stands for TechLife, which includes products catering to the needs of smart life care, smart entertainment, and smart connect.

Over the last two years, with its expansive TechLife portfolio, realme has achieved numerous feats in the market and carved a niche for itself. As per IDC’s India Monthly Device Tracker for Q2 2022, realme entered the top-five slot in the wearables category, driven mainly by two TWS products, the Buds Wireless Neo and TechLife Buds N100.

Not just that, as per CMR’s Tablet PC Market Report Review, realme stood at number five in the tablet segment, capturing a 13% market share. The brand has been consistent in its innovations in the AIoT segment, like its recently introduced realme PAD X, the first 5G tablet in its segment, and realme’s first smartwatch with Bluetooth calling, the Watch R100.

During the realme Festive Days sales this year, the brand has seen a monumental spike in the sales of its 5G smartphones, selling over 1 mn units of its 5G devices, and sold over 230K units of Smart TVs, laptops and tablets.

In the upcoming months, realme will enter the second phase of expansion wherein it will focus on targeted, long-term growth. The brand intends to add more affordable audio and wearable products and continue to offer value-for-money and high-technology audio and consumer electronic products with advanced features, seamless design, and performance, exceeding all consumer’s expectations.

By the end of 2022, realme aims to emerge as the No.1 Smart Audio (TWS and Neckband) brand, Online No.1 Tablet brand, and No.1 wearables brand in India.

–IANS

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Samsung delaying Galaxy Tab S9 Series launch amid economic slowdown: Report

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 7, 2022 | Technology

South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly delaying the launch of the next-generation Galaxy Tab S9 series due to the recent global economic uncertainty.

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S8 series one and a half years after the Galaxy Tab S7 family, citing The Elec GizmoChina reported.

The upcoming premium tablets from the company were initially planned to release in December. But now, it seems that they will be introduced next year, the report said.

As per the report, Samsung’s decision is due to the recent global economic uncertainty.

As the Covid-19 global pandemic has almost ended, the demand for IT products has started dropping worldwide, the report said.

Samsung planned to produce 33.6 million units of tablets in 2022. But due to poor demand, the company may not be able to fulfil its plan.

DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) predicts that the overall tablet market will decrease by 8 per cent this year. However, the premium tablet category (OLED and Mini LED) is expected to grow by 22 per cent.

Hence, Samsung is said to have a new plan for its next-gen flagship tablets. The Galaxy Tab S9 series will reportedly have three models, just like the Galaxy Tab S8 series.

–IANS

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Apple iPhone 14 Plus now available for purchase in India: Specs, offers

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 7, 2022 | Technology

Apple has announced the availability of the iPhone 14 Plus in India from October 7. The smartphone is available for pre-order on both Amazon and Flipkart. Starting from Rs 89,900, the phone is available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB internal storage variants.

The American technology giant is offering Rs 5,000 cashback on HDFC Bank credit and debit cards, and no cost EMI for up to 6 months. Starting at Rs 3,746 per month, Apple is also offering zero per cent down payment up to 24 months with no cost EMI consumer loans on Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and others. Besides, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 3,000 is also being offered. Similar to Apple, Amazon and Flipkart are also providing cashbacks, no cost EMI, and exchange offers.

iPhone 14 Plus: Features

Powered by A15 Bionic processor and 4,323 mAh battery, it sports a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen of 1200nits peak brightness level. It is IP68 rated for water and dust protection. The smartphone has 12-megapixel primary camera sensor with 12MP macro camera on the back and 12MP front camera sensor.

It boots iOS 16 operating system, upgradable to iOS 16.0.2. It packs Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity, stereo speakers, Face ID, and 5G. iPhone 14 Plus is available in Midnight, purple, starlight, blue, and red colours. It comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB internal storage configuration at Rs 89,900, Rs 99,900, and Rs 119,900, respectively. Other features include dual SIM, crash detection, and emergency texting via satellite.

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Chipmakers see ‘breathtaking drop’ in demand as global recession looms

by Hansraj Agrawal | Oct 7, 2022 | Technology

Signs are piling up that the tech downturn may be deeper and longer-lasting than feared.

After years of record capital spending, chipmakers are warning on a weekly basis that demand is sputtering. In the latest sign of trouble, Samsung Electronics Co. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. reported disappointing results within hours of each other that widely missed projections.

Samsung — the world’s largest memory chip maker — reported a 32% dive in operating income, while PC-processor chipmaker AMD said it will miss its earlier forecast by about $1 billion. Analysts’ reactions ranged from “breathtaking” to “Uff-da!”

Those numbers followed grim comments from memory makers Micron Technologies Inc. and Kioxia Holdings Corp., which are slashing spending and output in a bid to stabilize plummeting prices. AMD shares fell, spurring losses in chip and PC makers from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to Lenovo Group Ltd. on Friday.

“It seems end demand has likely deteriorated markedly in recent weeks, and end customers appear to be aggressively draining inventory,” Bernstein’s Stacy Rasgon said. The cut in AMD’s client-revenue “is admittedly a bit breathtaking.”

Weaker-than-expected demand for consumer electronics is hitting companies along with surging shipping and materials costs. Cost-cutting has become the new norm across the tech industry, and businesses that hoarded chips during the pandemic are now opting to cancel or postpone orders and tap inventory.

The semiconductor industry is also grappling with export restrictions from the US government, which is ratcheting up pressure on its allies to prevent shipment of cutting-edge chips to a growing list of Chinese companies, as it seeks to contain the Asian country.

That’s hampering business for chipmakers from AMD to Nvidia Corp. in the world’s biggest semiconductor market.

“This downcycle is not merely driven by typical supply and demand dynamics. It’s different from the past cycles due to geopolitical risks,” said Heo Pil-Seok, chief executive officer at Midas International Asset Management in Seoul. “The US government’s exports controls would further limit IT companies’ sales in China and a large chunk of demand for chips will be weakened. If AMD, Nvidia can’t sell their chips in China, memory makers’ earnings will deteriorate further.”

The companies themselves are bracing for a prolonged downturn. Samsung’s chip business head, Kyung Kyehyun, said he doesn’t see the memory market rebounding throughout next year. Kyung told employees at an internal event that Samsung cut its guidance for chip sales in the second half of this year by 32% compared to a forecast in April, according to the Korea Economic Daily.

“No party lasts forever,” Rasgon said. “It’s a cyclical industry. There were a few years of very, very strong growth” that prompted companies to ramp up capacity. “You build supply for demand that turns out not to be as real as you thought it was.”

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