The Google Pixel Watch gets a rumored launch date
If the rumors are true, Google is launching its very own Wear OS smartwatch in the near future, and the latest leak suggests that the Pixel Watch is going to make its grand debut on May 26, 2022.
That’a according to well-known tipster Jon Prosser, who says this is “the first we’ve seen a date set on the device behind the scenes” while also leaving open the possibility that the launch date could get pushed back.
Now the May 26 date makes quite a lot of sense, because we would expect the Google IO developer event to be running around that time. Last year it ran from May 18-20, and Google used the opportunity to unveil Wear OS 3.
From Techradar
Micromax IN Note 2 is coming on January 25, key specs confirmed
The Micromax IN Note 2 will be introduced on January 25 and will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. Micromax hasn’t detailed the IN Note 2’s specs sheet yet, but thanks to the teasers it posted on social media and the promo page Flipkart set up on its website, we have a fair idea of what to expect from the IN Note 2.
The IN Note 2 will be powered by the Helio G95 SoC and feature a 6.43″ AMOLED display with a punch hole in the center for the selfie camera. The smartphone’s rear panel, having a “Dazzling Glass finish,” will sport a camera island reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy S21’s. It houses four cameras headlined by a 48MP unit, but we don’t know about the purpose of the rest of the shooters.
The IN Note 2’s battery size hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the smartphone will ship with a 30W charger, which will fill its cell from flat to 50% in 25 minutes.
The rest of the Micromax IN Note 2’s confirmed features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. We will have the rest of its details, including pricing and availability, next Tuesday.
From Gsmarena
vivo Y21A goes official with Helio P22 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery
The Y21e came with the Snapdragon 680 SoC while the Y21A has the Helio P22 chip at the helm. Besides, the smartphone boots Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11.1 instead of Funtouch OS 12 but has more RAM onboard (4GB + 1GB virtual vs. 3GB + 0.5GB virtual).
Another difference between the Y21e and Y21A is that the former features an 8MP selfie camera with an f/1.8 aperture while the latter has one with an f/2.0 aperture.
The rest of the specs remain the same, meaning you get a 6.51″ HD+ LCD, dual camera (13MP primary + 2MP macro) on the rear, 64GB storage (expandable up to 1TB), side-mounted fingerprint reader, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C, and 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging.
From Gsmarena
Leaked Realme 9 Pro specs show a potent Redmi Note 10 rival
The Realme 9 will get the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset from Qualcomm and will be offered in 6GB and 8GB RAM options. Internal storage will top out at 128GB. It is unclear if the phone will get a microSD card slot.
We also know that the Realme 9 Pro will get a 6.59-inch display (likely an LCD) that will also support a 120Hz refresh rate. To alleviate previous concerns of Realme phones getting lower battery capacities compared to their Redmi-branded rivals, the Realme 9 Pro also gets a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33-watt fast charging.
The camera setup reportedly consists of a triple camera array that gets a 64-megapixel primary sensor along with an 8MP secondary camera (possibly ultrawide) and a 2MP depth or macro sensor.
From Digital Trends
OnePlus 10 tipped to use Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 while ‘OnePlus 10R’ goes for Dimensity 9000
The OnePlus 10 Pro is now available in China, but waiting on a global release. Ahead of that, more details are coming out surrounding the rest of the OnePlus 10 lineup, including that a supposed “OnePlus 10R” will be using the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip in place of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
OnePlus has historically used Qualcomm chips almost exclusively, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 9 series powered by the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 870, in the case of the OnePlus 9R. The OnePlus Nord 2 was one of the brand’s first MediaTek-powered devices, but it seems it may not be the last.
From 9to5Google
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get new update with January security patch and a huge changelog
Today OnePlus has announced the release of a new software update for its latest flagships (outside of China), the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro launched last year. The new software is labeled C.44 in all global markets.
This brings with it the January 2022 security patch level, which is welcome since we’re still in January. It’s also probably the update with the longest changelog we’ve ever seen from OnePlus. We won’t list everything here, but trust us – there are a ton of bug fixes and improvements promised.
From Gsmarena
iPhone 14 Pro will have a new notch design – here’s what it might look like
A YouTuber that goes by the name of the Hacker 34 posted a video that shows such a device in action. The images above and below come from that video. And they’re just what you’d expect. Rather than a notch, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max would feature two holes at the top. It feels strange, but the design change won’t really impact your regular smartphone use. It’s practically a new notch design variation.
If you come from Android, you’re already familiar with hole-punch screens. If you’re an iPhone loyalist, then you’ve experienced at least one notch version until now. The hole-punch and pill-shaped “new notch” design won’t make a difference.
However, the YouTuber imagined what the new notch configuration will be (seen above). The larger cutout might hold the Face ID components. The circular cutout might house the FaceTime camera.
This notch replacement would free up the status bar for additional icons. The battery percentage might return to the status bar. That’s something that’s not immediately available on current iPhones.
From BGR
Intel CPUs Are Getting Mystery “Critical” Security Updates
Intel is about to announce a security issue with some of its CPUs. The company has released “critical” CPU microcode updates that fix an undisclosed severe security issue. They’re rolling out to Linux systems, and updates for Windows PCs likely aren’t far behind.
The updates, classified as “critical,” were first spotted by Phoronix. Intel will likely provide more information soon and the microcode updates should make their way to Windows Update shortly, too. The details of the security flaw have not yet been publicly revealed.
As for which processors are affected, updates were discovered for Intel Whiskey Lake and Tiger Lake CPUs, though there could be others. We only know about the two discovered by Phoronix for sure. We’ll have to wait for updates to release to the masses to find out exactly which chips have the vulnerability.
From Howtogeek
Palomar Survey Instrument Analyzes Impact of Starlink Satellites
Since 2019, SpaceX has been launching an increasing number of internet satellites into orbit around Earth. The satellite constellation, called Starlink, now includes nearly 1,800 members orbiting at altitudes of about 550 kilometers. Astronomers have expressed concerns that that these objects, which can appear as streaks in telescope images, could hamper their scientific observations.
From Caltech
Google could face class action lawsuit over free G Suite legacy account shutdown
The attorneys at Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith agree, as they’re opening an investigation into the matter for a potential class-action lawsuit.
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because we’ve covered the firm before. They’re the company that sued Google for the Nexus 6P’s early shutdown and bootlooping issues, the Nexus 5X’s bootloops, the 2016 Pixel’s microphone problems, and the more Pixel 3 news. You may also know them from the Nintendo Joy-Con drift class-action — it’s a well-known firm for these big tech class action lawsuits. And now they’ve set their sights on Google’s legacy G Suite shutdown.
No lawsuit has been filed yet; the attorneys involved are just collecting information for a potential lawsuit in the future once all the facts are straight (and Google has had time to reconsider its actions).
From Android Police
