The Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus, had officially unveiled its latest OxygenOS 14 custom UI based on the Android 14 operating system last month and now, the brand has made the OxygenOS 14 first open beta update available to its Nord 3 smartphone.

Here’s more about it.

OnePlus Nord 3 – OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 Update

The open beta 1 update of the OxygenOS 14 custom UI that has been made available for the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone, is only for the Indian users of the device, and it should be noted that as this is the beta version, it will not be as stable as the stable versions of the OxygenOS.

Regarding the improvements and changes that will be brought with the beta update, it will upgrade the Aquamorphic Design by bringing a natural, gentle, and a clearer color style, along with Aquamorphic-themed ringtones and revamped system notification sounds. Improvements will also be brought to the cloud photo service from Google’s Photos app and also in the photo & video permission management system.

Significant improvements will also be brought to system stability, launch speed of applications, as well as in the smoothness of animations. A carbon tracking AOD(always-on-display) is also part of the beta version.

Some of the known issues include the flashback issue caused when some cards are clicked, automatic triggering of the dual channel network acceleration function not working, and also the abnormal display issue in the bokeh icon when switched to front camera in portrait mode.

How to Apply?

Interested OnePlus Nord 3 Indian users can apply for the Beta program by visiting the device’s “Settings”, go to “About device”, click on “up to date”, press the icon on the top right corner, and then select “Beta program”. Following the necessary steps, users can submit their application.

The application submitted will be reviewed in the next five working days and if found eligible, the OxygenOS 14 beta 1 update will be rolled out to them within three days. Only 5,000 applicants will be selected, and users with carrier versions of the device won’t be considered eligible.

To note, before applying for the beta program, users should also make sure that their device currently has the latest OxygenOS 13.1 onboard, with a firmware version of CPH2491_13.1.0.581(EX01). Before updating, they must also ensure that there is at least 30% of battery charge left and the device also has 4GB of free storage.

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For those who want to roll back to the previous stable version, they can do so by downloading the installation package from the respective OnePlus page, and after turning on the developer mode, they just have to install the package locally. After the rollback is complete, reboot the device to complete the process. Users should backup their device before doing this, as all their data will be wiped out in the process.

In order to submit their feedback, Indian users of the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone can dial “*#800#” on the Google dialer, and will be able to fill it up in the pop-up window which appears.

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Honor’s upcoming smartphone device – the Honor Play 8T Pro has been listed on the TENAA database of China, revealing its key specifications.

Read more about it below.

Honor Play 8T Pro – Revealed Specifications

The upcoming Honor 8T Pro smartphone is now revealed to be powered by an octa-core processor with a primary clock speed of 2.4 GHz and will be having the Android 13-based operating system out of the box. It will also have the Magic OS 7.2 custom UI on top of it.

The database also reveals that the device will have multiple storage variants with four RAM options of 6GB, 8GB, 12GB & 16GB, and four internal storage options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB & 1TB.

For its display, the device will be featuring an IPS LCD display panel with a screen size of 6.7″, and will have a FHD+ screen resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz.

Coming to the cameras, the smartphone will sport a dual camera setup at its rear, with a 108MP main camera and an additional camera of 2MP. For selfies, the device will also have an 8MP front-facing camera as well.

Regarding its battery backup, the smartphone will be equipped with a 4500 mAh battery, which will support a 35W fast charging feature.

Other specifications of the device will include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and 5G network connectivity.

About its launch, we can expect it to take place this month itself, in the month of October 2023, and it will have its debut in China, the brand’s home market.

Just to add, Honor has officially confirmed to launch the Magic Vs 2 foldable and the Watch 4 Pro smartwatch devices tomorrow in the Chinese market, on the 12th of October 2023. Do check it out.

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Xiaomi’s flagship 13 Pro smartphone is now receiving the Android 14 stable version update in the European region. It will also be rolled out soon in India as well.

Here’s more about it.

Xiaomi 13 Pro – Android 14 based MIUI 14 Update

The Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has started pushing the latest Android 14 based MIUI 14 update for the brand’s 13 Pro smartphone in the European region. The update has a firmware version of 14.0.5.0.UMBEUXM, and has a total size of 5.5 GB.

Apart from updating the device with the latest Android 14 operating system, it will also be integrating the device with the September 2023 Android security patch too.

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To add, we can also expect the update to be soon rolled out to the Indian variant of the smartphone also, very soon itself in the coming days.

Here are the specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone.

Xiaomi 13 Pro – Specifications

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OnePlus, a leading Chinese smartphone maker, is expected to debut its next flagship smartphone – the OnePlus 12 smartphone in the Chinese market by the end of this year in December 2023, and in the global market next year in January 2024.

With its launch that is likely to take place in two months or so, the camera specifications of the device has been tipped again.

Here’s more about it.

OnePlus 12 – Camera Specs

This update comes from the Chinese tipster – Digital Chat Station, who has shared that the upcoming OnePlus 12 smartphone will be arriving sporting a 50MP IMX966 OIS main camera, a 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 64MP OV64B OIS periscope telephoto camera. The tipster had previously tipped the camera specs and now, a change in the ultrawide angle lens has been pointed out.

Early last month in September, the 5K render images of the OnePlus 12 device were shared online, and we had got an idea on how the camera module of the upcoming smartphone would look like. It has a similar circular rear camera module that we have already seen on the OnePlus 11 and other OnePlus devices, featuring three of its cameras within it. The LED flashlight, unlike before, is however outside the camera module, at the top-left corner of the rear panel.

We have also covered a lot about the expected specifications of the device in the past few months. You may check it out below.

OnePlus 12 – Expected Specifications

OnePlus’ flagship 12 smartphone is most probably going to be powered by the soon-to-be-unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset from Qualcomm, and the device has been tipped to have two RAM variants – 16GB and 24GB. It is also said to have the Android 14 based OxygenOS 14 custom skin too.

The smartphone might also have a 6.7-inch BOE Q10 OLED display panel, which will likely have a QHD+ screen resolution and 1~120Hz variable LTPO refresh rate, as per reports.

It might also be backed by a larger 5400mAh battery, when compared to its predecessor, and may support 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging features.

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The California-based tech giant, Google, had previously promised to bring the Gmail and Calendar apps that are widely being used to smartwatch devices and with respect to this had brought the Gmail app to smartwatches running on the Wear OS operating system. Following this, a week later, the brand also introduced the Calendar app optimized for smartwatches.

Read more about it below.

Google Calendar App for Smartwatches

The Calendar app that has now been introduced for smartwatch devices, unlike the normal Calendar app that is most commonly being used by all, doesn’t have a month or week view, but will just display calendar entries and will be able to sync with the Google account that is set as the default account on the paired smartwatch.

The app will also allow users to click and view more details regarding reminders or location. However, users won’t be able to make any sort of edits. To add, similar to the watch face integrated with the Gmail app, there is also a watch face with the Calendar app shortcut on it. Two tiles will also be there, which will display the next calendar event, whereas the other will show its users the next tasks (taken from Google Tasks).

To install the app, users will have to visit the Google Play Store app on the smartwatch and search for the Calendar app. Download it and wait until it’s installed. Once installed, the app will automatically sync with the Google account on the smartwatch device and will be ready to be used. To note, the Calendar app will only be available on smartwatches running on Wear OS 3.0 or its other newer versions.

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The Japanese tech company, Sony, has now introduced a new gaming console with the moniker – PS5 Slim, featuring a smaller form factor design. It will be arriving in markets next month, in November 2023.

Here’s more about the newly introduced gaming console.

Sony PS5 Slim Introduced

This announcement has arrived following the lot many rumors that had surrounded the gaming console and also about Sony’s plan to introduce such a device. As previously mentioned, the device indeed features the same technologies as the normal PS5 but comes with a smaller form factor design.

There are two versions for the PS5 Slim gaming console, one with a disc drive(Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) and the Digital Edition version. The two are 30% smaller in terms of volume when compared to the previous PS5 model, and regarding the weight, they weigh 18% and 24% respectively, than before.

Speaking more about its design, the gaming console has four separate cover panels. The top portion of the device has a glossy touch, whereas the bottom part comes with a matte finish. On each of its sides, there are two slits given, and at its front, two USB type-C ports have been given as well. The previous PS5 model only had one USB type-C port, along with a USB type-A port. The model with a disc drive also has an added bulge at the side for the removable disc drive

To add, Sony has also included a horizontal stand for the newly unveiled gaming console. One more thing to add here is that the new PS5 Slim also has a storage of 1TB, compared to the 825GB storage given on the older model.

Regarding the price, Sony’s PS5 has been introduced in different global markets with price points of USD 499.99, EUR 549.99, GBP 479.99, and JPY 66,980, for the model with a disc drive. The Digital Edition version is priced at USD 449.99, EUR 449.99, GBP 389.99, and JPY 59,980. A new vertical stand, which will be compatible with all the PS5 models, has also been introduced by the brand, and it will have a price tag of USD 29.99 in the United States.

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Google unveiled two of its Pixel 8 series devices early this month on the 4th of October 2023 and now, the AI Wallpapers app of the Pixel 8 smartphone has been listed on Play Store.

Here’s more about it.

Pixel 8 AI Wallpapers App Listed on Play Store

The Generative AI Wallpapers app from Google which has been introduced in the Pixel 8 smartphone can now be downloaded from Google’s Play Store and be used on a compatible or eligible smartphone device. Android smartphone users by selecting a color along with the custom prompts that have been given on the app, will be able to create their own personalized wallpapers.

To add, users can tap on “Inspire me”, which will automatically generate the wallpaper within the app, without the need for any prompts. Users can also modify the prompts of the created wallpapers by simply tapping on the pencil icon given.

Speaking more about the app, it has an AI-generated text-to-image diffusion model that helps in generating the AI wallpaper. To note, metadata will also be added to the wallpapers that are generated in the app, comprising of the AI wallpaper version, prompts that were used to generate the wallpaper, the transform matrix, as well as a credit line stating “AI-generated with Google”.

Some of the themes that one will be able to find in the app will include –

• Imaginary
• Mineral
• X-ray
• Night
• Terrain
• Translucent
• Luminous
• Painting
• Texture
• Bloom
• Soft-Focus
• Volcanic

As of now, users won’t be able to export the wallpapers that have been created in the app, but with root access, it can be done.

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The latest Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds has now received the TDRA certification, confirming its soon launch in the UAE market.

Here’s more about it.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 – TDRA Certification

Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds has been certified by the TDRA certification authority with the equipment registration number of ER25044/23, and the device has been spotted on the database with the model number – T0018. Its certification will be valid till the 9th of October 2026.

Check out the specifications of the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds below.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 – Specifications

Huawei’s latest FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds feature a dual driver unit on each earbud with an 11mm dynamic driver and a planar diaphragm driver. It is also equipped with three silicon microphones and a bone conduction mic.

The earbuds support audio technologies like Digital cross-over, Triple Adaptive EQ, Active noise cancellation, Call noise cancellation, and a Transparency Mode. Supported audio codecs include SBC, AAC, LDAC, and L2HC2.0. It also supports simultaneous dual-device connectivity and pop-up pairing.

Additionally, multiple sensors are also equipped within the device such as an accelerometer, infrared sensor, hall sensor, press sensor, touch sensor, and bone sensor. Various touch functions can also be performed on the device.

Regarding its battery, the earbuds pack a 55 mAh battery, and the charging case is backed by a 510 mAh battery. With the ANC feature turned on, the device will be able to offer a battery life of 4.5 hours(expandable to up to 22 hours), and disabling it, a little longer 6.5 hours battery life(expandable to up to 31 hours) can be enjoyed. It can be charged both using a wired charger(USB type-C) and also wirelessly(2W).

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 earbuds have an IP54 rated splash, water & dust resistant body and come in three color choices Ceramic White, Green, and Silver Frost.

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The Chinese smartphone makers and the Vivo subsidiary, iQOO, will soon be unveiling its flagship 12 series devices and now, an exclusive report has pointed out that the vanilla iQOO 12 smartphone is soon arriving in the Indian market as well.

Here’s more about it.

iQOO 12 Indian Launch – Likely in November or December

This update comes from the tipster, Mukul Sharma, who has shared that the upcoming iQOO 12 smartphone is coming soon to the Indian market. He has also stated that the device would be arriving as the first-ever smartphone to debut in India equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is to be released later this month.

Regarding the launch time frame, the tipster has mentioned that it will probably happen in the month of November(end of the month) or in December, this year, in 2023.

[Exclusive] The iQOO 12 is coming soon to India, and it will be India's first-ever smartphone to launch with the upcoming flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Expect the launch to happen by November end or in December in India.
Will share more details ASAP.
Meanwhile, feel free…

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 10, 2023

Expected Specifications

About the specifications of the iQOO 12 smartphone, recent reports have claimed that the device might feature an E7 AMOLED flat display panel, with a 2K screen resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.

The device has also been suggested to have a triple rear camera setup, housing a 50MP OmniVision OV50H OIS main camera, a 50MP JN1 ultrawide-angle lens, and a 64MP OmniVision OV64B telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom capability. To note, the iQOO 12 smartphone won’t have a periscope telephoto lens, or a dedicated image processing chip.

Nothing about its battery capacity is known, however, it is said that the vanilla iQOO 12 smartphone might support a 100W fast charge feature.

More updates are on the way and don’t forget to stay tuned until then.

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This article will compare a 2022 Nokia smartphone with a Samsung Galaxy device that was launched this year, in 2023.

Let’s compare the Nokia X30 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G smartphones, and find the best smartphone among the two.

Nokia X30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

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Comparing the two smartphone devices, the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone from Samsung has turned out to be the best when compared to the Nokia X30 5G smartphone.

Looking at the processors equipped within the two devices, the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone is powered by the brand’s own Exynos 1280 chipset with a primary clock speed of 2.4GHz, and the device will be able to offer a better performance when compared to the Nokia device which has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 5G chipset with a 2.2 GHz primary clock speed.

Coming to the displays, again, the Galaxy M34 5G has a larger 6.5″ Super AMOLED display, with a faster refresh rate of 120Hz and a comparably similar screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Nokia X30 5G smartphone features an AMOLED display with a 6.43″ screen size.

For the cameras, the Galaxy M34 5G has a triple rear camera setup, while the Nokia X30 5G comes with a dual rear camera unit. Both the smartphones sport the same 50MP main cameras, but the Nokia smartphone has a better 13MP ultrawide lens. On the other hand, the Galaxy device offers an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP additional camera.

Regarding the front-facing cameras, it should be noted that Nokia’s X30 5G smartphone has a slightly better 16MP front camera when compared to the 13MP selfie camera offered on the Galaxy device.

Finally, for the batteries, Samsung’s Galaxy M34 5G smartphone packs the largest 6000 mAh battery, while the Nokia X30 5G only has a 4200 mAh battery backup. But when we look at the fast charge features offered on the two devices, the Nokia X30 5G device supports a faster wired charging feature.

So, for the verdict, both the devices are comparably similar in terms of the specifications offered, but based on the overall specs, the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone itself is the best smartphone device of this comparison.

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