So, finally, Apple fans can rejoice today because it seems the rumour that has been surrounding the launch of upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros at WWDC is finally confirmed by Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives.
If you have an idea about WWDC, you know it’s more of a developer conference where new iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and other software stuff are announced. However, this time we will also see some hardware, including Apple’s upcoming new M1X chipset and obviously the MacBook Pros powered by the M1X.
So in a note to investors seen by MacRumors, Ives has said alongside the normally expected announcement of new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, Apple is planning for some surprises which indeed points to new MacBook Pros. However, Ives thinks the M1 chip will power them, but MacRumors completely denies it.
The reflections in the #WWDC21 graphic are different emoji symbols:
It’s not the first time we have been hinted at the upcoming MacBook Pro launch at WWDC because Apple also seemed to have confirmed to bring new MacBook Pros at WWDC with its poster. Also, reliable Apple tipster Jon Prosser even confirmed this, who even completely made the new Mac mini naked.
These redesigned upcoming 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will sport a new edge-to-edge display, no Touch Bar, and we could see the return of MagSafe magnetic power cable as well as HDMI port and SD card slot. A new industrial design is also expected to feature when the new machines ship.
via MacRumors
The biggest highlight has to be that Apple is expected to ship these laptops with new mini-LED displays. The mini-LED panels will also enable HDR through local dimming, and this why the advanced display tech is expensive and likely to delay mini LEDs adaption across devices.
So, you can expect more colour accuracy and high brightness displays are with mini-LED backlighting, and the new MacBook Pros will get a major revamp in the display and its design. A lot of excitement surrounds the upcoming MacBook Pros, and as WWDC kicks off in a few days, you can expect more surprise launches at the event as well.
Nokia is going to launch a budget smartphone named Nokia C20 Plus in China along with a TWS headphone named Nokia BH-205 on 11th June. Nokia had launched the BH-205 TWS headphones globally a couple of months ago. Both the devices will be available in a common colour which is blue. The images shared by IT Home reveal the design of the upcoming devices.
From the image, we can see that the smartphone or Nokia C20 Plus will feature a dual-rear camera at the back housed in a circular camera bump with a LED flash beside it. The phone will have a headphone jack at the top of the smartphone and the volume and power button on the right side of the device.
Apart from this, an HMD Global’s upcoming Nokia smartphone was spotted on the Geekbench website with an octa-core Unisoc processor codenamed Sirius, Android 11, and 3GB RAM out of the box. Some other sources also reveal that an upcoming Nokia smartphone will feature a 5,000mAh battery.
Nokia CH-205 TWS headphone features are already explained in our previous launch article. Please click on this link, to know more about the Nokia CH-205.
Looking for a premium laptop with flagship specs and design? The new HP Spectre x360 is a really top-of-the-line laptop powered by new Intel Tiger Lake CPUs with Iris Xe graphics and the laptop is stuffed with all Intel goodness that you expect from a premium Windows machine.
Having a convertible laptop with a touchscreen laptop is a real help for those who are looking for work on the go and in need of long battery life; the HP Spectre x360 is an ideal choice. It could be used as a work laptop, for productivity stuff, media & entertainment and a lot more; this is a portable ultrabook you could ever wish for.
Specifications
Processor: 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8Mb cache, up to 4.20 GHz, with IPU
Operating System, Software & In the Box: Windows 10 Professional | Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 | In the box: Laptop with included HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen, USB Type-C to HDMI 2.0 adapter, power adapter
Display: 13.3-inch Full HD IPS Touchscreen, anti-reflection Corning Gorilla Glass Brightness: 400 nits, 166 ppi | Colour Gamut: 100% sRGB , Screen Resolution: 1920 X 1080
This is BMW’s second venture in the electric powered vehicle just a few months after the release of iX SUV.
The all new BMW i4 is the German automobile manufacturer’s electric series 4. The i4 built on 5th generation of BMW eDrive EV platform which combines with the electric motor, power electronic, charging system and high voltage battery. BMW has implemented the same platform as the iX SUV.
The BMW i4 comes in two variants the base model being i4 eDrive 40 having 335 horsepower, goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds along with rear wheel drive and has an estimated range of 300 miles.
While the performance model is the i4 M50 which comes with a 536 horsepower engine, goes from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds with all wheel drive and has a range up to 240 miles.
Both ranges are based upon EPA standard of testing.
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The BMW i4 comes with a battery consisting of four modules each having 72 cells which accompanied by further three more modules of 12 cells. The net power sums up to be 81.5 KWh.
Further on the battery gets charged from 10% to 80% in nearly 30 minutes.
However, BMW is facing competition in the electric vehicle market from Tesla Model S, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Porsche Taycan and Audi A6.
The base model comes at a price starting from $55,400 and the performance model begins from at a rate of $65,900. In addition to this, the purchase also accounts for $7500 federal tax credit.
It also comes with a 12.3 inch information display and 14.9 inch control display angled towards the driver. It also has an advanced driver assistance system along with features such as lane-keeping, blind-spot detection, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
The car is all set to come out in the first quarter of 2022. What are your views about the all-new BMW i4 Sedan? Share in the comment section.
TSMC has shared the latest information about the company’s leading-edge manufacturing nodes. Dr. Yuh Jier Mii, TSMC’s senior vice president of research and development, has shared the info about the latest semiconductor manufacturing processes of fab, as well as its N3, N4, N5, and N6 process nodes.
Dr. Mii highlighted TSMC’s increased research and development spending and headcount to stand at record levels. He stated that since the fab brought the 7nm process in 2018, it has successfully shipped more than one billion chips manufactured by it.
Coming to the 6nm process node of TSMC, Dr. Mii said, this process improves logic density by 18% over the N7 process and uses more layers with supreme ultraviolet lithography at the time of the production process. Fewer masks usage hints that TSMC might increase EUV adoption with the latest process, and the executive also said that N4 risk production will begin in the third quarter of 2021.
Dr. Mii said that comparing to the N5, the N3 process has seen more than twice the tape-outs in its first year. In the semiconductor industry, a tape-out refers to chip designers finalizing their designs before sending them over to a fab.
Dr. Mii has highlighted that nanosheet transistors were able to implement tighter threshold voltage control. According to the executive, the nanosheet transistors have managed to “demonstrate nanosheet transistors with more than 15% lower Vt variations as shown in blue compared to that of a very good FinFET transistor as shown in red.“
Earlier this year, Dr. Mark Liu, the chairman of TSMC focused on the carbon nanotube transistors at the ISSC 2021 conference, where he pointed out new material development as a key breakthrough in the area.
Microsoft announces the titles come to the Xbox Game Pass on PC and consoles in early June. The new additions are For Honor, Darkest Dungeon, and Backbone. The Wild at Heart is available to play over the cloud.
The Wild at Heart
Available on 1st June on Cloud
Explore a beautiful, handcrafted world full of charming puzzles, and deep secrets in The Wild at Heart, a whimsical story centered around two children that escape to a fantastical land filled with magical creatures to befriend and an oddball order of guardians who’ve lost their way. Welcome to the Deep Woods.
For Honor
Available from today (3rd June) on Cloud and Console
War marches across the land of Heathmoor as heroes from rival factions clash in unending visceral battles. Use your finely honed skill to emerge victorious in a variety of thrilling single and brutal multiplayer modes. Grasp destiny in your hands and fight… for honor.
Backbone
Will be available from 8th June on PC
Raccoon detective Howard Lotor is not a hero. He can barely make rent. And yet he has stumbled across something so massive that it will shake the very fabric of society. Stunning visuals, an evocative soundtrack, and a daring narrative bring a dystopian Vancouver, BC inhabited by animals to life in this highly anticipated, post-noir adventure. Get to it, detective.
Darkest Dungeon
Will be available from 10th June on Cloud, Console, and PC
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes through twisted forests, forgotten warrens, ruined crypts, and beyond. Not only do unimaginable foes await, but stress, famine, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark.
Qualcomm launched the most powerful Android mobile processor late in 2020. It was named Snapdragon 888 and it went on to power a number of new smartphones. Let’s see which are the smartphones launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC in India.
1. OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro flaunts a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO display. In terms of optics, it features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48 MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor, a 50 MP Sony IMX766 secondary sensor, an 8 MP telephoto shooter, and a 2 MP monochrome sensor. For selfies and video chats, it offers a 16 MP camera lens.
The special feature of their camera module is the presence of the Hasselblad brand. This is a Swedish camera manufacturer which is highly rated in the optics domain worldwide. It houses a 4500mAh battery which is paired with Warp Charge 65T fast charging. It is offered in two variants:
8 GB + 128 GB: Rs. 64,999
12 GB + 256 GB: Rs. 69,999
2. OnePlus 9
OnePlus 9 sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and comes with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It has a high 120 Hz refresh rate. It runs on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box.
In terms of optics, it houses a triple rear camera setup that features a 64 MP Primary Lens, a 16MP Sony IMX766 secondary sensor and an 8MP sensor. It packs a 4500mAh battery which is paired with Warp Charge 65T fast charging. The two different models are priced at:
8GB + 128GB: Rs. 49,999
12GB + 256GB: Rs. 54,999
3. Mi 11X Pro
Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro flaunts a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED type display and comes with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It runs on the MIUI 12 based on Android 11 OS. It supports a triple rear camera setup. This has 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary sensor alongside 8 MP and 5 MP sensors.
For selfies and video chats, it sports a 20 MP snapper at the front. It draws energy from a 4,520 mAh battery cell and is paired with a 33W fast-charging support. It is available in two variants:
8GB RAM + 128GB – Rs. 39,999
8GB RAM + 256GB – Rs. 41,999
4. iQOO 7 Legend
The iQOO 7 Legend sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ E3 Super AMOLED panel and has a refresh rate of 120Hz. It has a triple camera system at the back that features a 48 MP primary sensor (with OIS), a 13 MP ultra-wide macro sensor, and a 13 MP portrait sensor.
For selfies and video chats, it sports a 16 MP selfie snapper. It is fueled up by a 4,400mAH battery supported by 66W flash charging. The two variants of the device are:
8GB+128GB : Rs. 39,990
12GB+256GB : Rs. 43,990
5. ASUS ROG Phone 5, 5 PRO and 5 Ultimate
ASUS ROG Phone 5 flaunts a 6.78-inch AMOLED type screen and has a stunning refresh rate of 144Hz. This gaming smartphone has a triple camera setup at the backside. This includes a 64 MP Primary Camera along with a 13 MP Ultra-wide Angle Camera and a 5 MP macro sensor. The selfie camera is boosted by the availability of a 24MP snapper. It packs a strong 6,000mAh battery cell and is paired with a 65W fast-charging support. The ROG Phone 5 is offered at:
8GB + 128GB : Rs 49,999
12GB + 256GB : Rs 57,999
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro comes with a ROG Vision – Color PMOLED display. Another difference is that it offers 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The price of this handset is Rs 69,999.
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate version offers an even better 18 GB LPDDR5 RAM along with 512 GB of internal storage. The trigger buttons are located on the shoulders and on the back. Another interesting feature is the availability of the mini-monitor which will help in viewing their screen when playing a game. It is priced at Rs 79,999.
6. Vivo X60 Pro Plus
Vivo X60 Pro Plus features a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and has a screen resolution of 2,376 × 1,080 pixels. It flaunts a quad-rear camera setup which includes a 50MP Samsung GN1 Sensor, a 48MP Sony IMX598 sensor, a 32 MP portrait lens and an 8MP periscope lens. It has a 32 MP camera lens at the front for selfies.
The optics are manufactured by Zeiss which is a German manufacturer of optical systems. It has gimbal stabilization 2.0 and a periscope lens which makes the camera module even better. It draws energy from a 4,200mAh battery cell and is paired with 55W fast-charging support. The price of the device is:
Huawei has launched two new smartwatches in its home country, China: Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro. These two are the very first smartwatches from Huawei which run on the HarmonyOS operating system. Both the watches have some exciting features and those are lightweight as well, and the HarmonyOS takes them to another level.
Huawei Watch 3
In terms of looks and design, the Watch 3 from Huawei doesn’t have much difference compared to the company’s previous smartwatches. Regarding the display, it has a 1.43-inch circular OLED panel with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
The display panel has no rotating bezel, which means an edge-to-edge display (controllable via a rotating crown). However, the Huawei Watch 3 is available in three different wrist strap options, or you can say, three different models:
1. Active model: Rubber strap 2. Classic model: Leather strap 3. Elite model: Metal Bracelet
In terms of other specifications, like all modern smartwatches, it also has various sensors for healthy measures, such as heart rate tracking, Sp02 sensor, sleep tracking, and a temperature sensor (new for this version). Apart from these, this watch has different sports modes and workout modes as well: ranging from running to climbing, cycling, and swimming.
The Watch 3 can control your voice or video calls or WhatsApp notifications, and with its own 4G LTE connection, this watch can be operated independently from a phone. Coming to the battery backup, the Watch 3 offers a decent battery life of three days (4G turned on) and fourteen days long if 4G turned off, or you can also use its “ultra long-lasting mode” in emergency situations to keep your watch on. The Huawei Watch 3 supports Qi wireless charging.
Huawei Watch 3 Pro
This is the Pro version of the Huawei Watch 3 with some upgraded specs, though most of them are similar. The battery backup it delivers is also a bit better, 5 days long when 4G turned on and 21 days of battery life when 4G turned off. There are some improvements as well in the Pro version, like GPS tracking. The premium titanium construction of this watch gives it more rigidity.
Chinese pricing:
Huawei Watch 3:¥ 2599
Huawei Watch 3 Pro:¥ 3299
The Huawei Watch 3 will be available outside China on June 18th (in the UK) at a price tag of £349.99 whereas the Pro version will be priced at £499.99.
Huawei has launched a new high-end and affordable tablet in Germany called the Huawei MatePad 11. Huawei has launched its affordable MatePad 11 tablet in Germany along with its flagship high-end MatePad Pro. This tablet is launched at a price of EUR 399 in Germany which makes it an attractive option for users who want a good tablet in an affordable price range. It will go on sale alongside its flagship and higher-specced sibling MatePad Pro on June 13.
Huawei MatePad 11 Specifications
Image Credit: Huawei
The Huawei MatePad 11 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ chipset. Some Previous rumors told us that it will come with a Snapdragon 870. They weren’t entirely wrong, given that it is an incremental update over the Snapdragon 865+. The tablet will come with 6GB RAM and a 64GB/128GB storage option which is a good option at this affordable price range. Further expansion is possible through an off-the-shelf micro SD card.
The Huawei MatePad 11 comes with a 13MP camera at the back and an 8MP selfie camera at the front. The tablet supports 22.5W charging with have 7,250 mAh powerful battery which is sufficient for this type of tablet at this range. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Huawei MatePad 11 also comes with a second-generation M-Pencil in its retail box.
The Huawei MatePad 11 has an 11-inch IPS LCD panel with an 85% screen-to-body ratio. This Huawei tablet has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels (16:10 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Other features include 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and an average brightness of 500 nits.
This affordable Huawei tablet comes at EUR 399 in Germany, currently, we do not have any information about its availability.
OnePlus has joined the club and started manufacturing its own line of mid-range smartphones. Branded the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, its latest device is set to launch soon. It’s also just been discovered how much RAM and what color consumers can expect to see with this device. This OnePlus phone is all set to launch in India on June 10. The online launch event will begin at 7 PM IST on OnePlus’ YouTube as well as social media channels on the slated date. Ahead of the launch, the company plans to reveal new details every day via a new teaser, starting today.
The June 1 teaser reveals details of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G design. Some more details like RAM, storage, and colour options have also been revealed via the ongoing Amazon quiz. This news comes from an Amazon quiz that took place for Indian users, which was a basic five-question quiz that had the OnePlus Nord CE 5G as the prize. It showed the Amazon listing for the phone right below. That listing, though it didn’t have an image, gave some solid information about the device.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G specifications and details
As per the latest teaser, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G will come packed with a “sleek and streamlined” design. Unfortunately, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer provides only a glimpse of the upcoming OnePlus Nord smartphone. While the brand has not revealed the smartphone completely, we see a pill-shaped rear camera module just like the original OnePlus Nord, launched last year.
Leaked specifications of this OnePlus Smartphone include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, a 6.43-inch AMOLED hole-punch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is expected to pack a triple camera module, comprising a 64MP primary sensor and two other lenses, details of which are unknown as of now. Upfront, it will have a 16MP selfie snapper.
As per the quiz, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G will come with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There could be more variants as well. It is likely that the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is the base model of the upcoming OnePlus smartphone. This OnePlus phone is likely to go to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. During the same quiz, it was revealed that the OnePlus smartphone will be offered in Charcoal Ink colour, there will definitely be more colour options coming.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is expected to be an upgraded version to the original OnePlus Nord, launched in the country last year. Most likely both the Nord phones will pack similar designs, with the upcoming Nord including better and improved specifications. This OnePlus phone will be launching soon, so fans of the brand will have something to look forward to. Information like the price and battery capacity are still missing, but it will be revealed when it officially launches. Currently, this OnePlus smartphone is up for pre-orders on the Amazon India website. Everyone who pre-registers will get cashback rewards.
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