iPhone 14 Pro models to feature faster RAM than standard models
A paywalled report from Digitimes (via MacRumors) claims that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will feature 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM. This is an upgrade over the LPDDR4X RAM that ships on every iPhone 13 model. Meanwhile, although the standard models will get a boost from 4GB to 6GB, they will reportedly stick with LPDDR4X RAM.
Without getting into the weeds, LPDDR5 RAM is faster and more power-efficient than DDR4. It will be a significant upgrade for the iPhone 14 Pro models.
This isn’t the first time that this rumor has surfaced, either. In March, oft-cited Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted that while all four iPhone 14 models will feature 6GB of RAM, only the Pro models will use LPDDR5 RAM. As new reports continue to corroborate the rumor, we’re inclined to believe that Apple will give the iPhone 14 Pro faster RAM.
Faster RAM is not the only upgrade that may be exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Previous reports have also suggested that Apple’s new A16 Bionic processor will be exclusive to the Pro models. As such, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max (or Plus) will feature last year’s A15 Bionic, but with an extra GPU core and 2 more gigabytes of RAM.
From BGR
Moto Edge X30 Pro appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset
Motorola is launching the Edge X30 Pro smartphone with a 200MP camera, and the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform. The confirmation comes from Geekbench, where the flagship was benchmarked and unsurprisingly revealed mighty results in raw performance.
From Gsmarena
This Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 price leak might disappoint you
Price was one of the major drawbacks of buying the early models of Samsung’s foldable phones, though this was addressed with the launch of last year’s models. However, the next-generation Galaxy foldable devices might see a slight price hike this time around.
A European retailer seems to have posted the prices for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 online, as spotted by Gizpaw. The leak suggests that both devices will see a minor price jump compared to their predecessors.
According to the leaked listings, the 256GB variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will cost €1,864, which is $65 more than last year’s model. Furthermore, the 512GB model is listed with a price tag of €1,981.
Meanwhile, the Z Flip 4 could cost €1,080 for the 128GB variant, €1158 for the 256GB model, and €1275 for the 512GB configuration, according to the blog. In contrast, the starting launch price of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 was €1,049.
The latest leak is consistent with an earlier rumor, which claimed that the upcoming clamshell foldable will be released in Europe with a starting price of €1,080. If this is accurate, Samsung’s next contenders for the best foldable phones might dissuade some consumers from buying the devices when they’re released.
That said, the rumored price hikes aren’t entirely unexpected in light of the current issues affecting component and manufacturing supply chains. But a price increase will go against Samsung’s recent efforts to make foldables mainstream.
From Android Central
The OnePlus 10T won’t feature an alert slider or Hasselblad-branded cameras
OnePlus is gearing up to launch a new flagship smartphone early next month. The company recently announced that the upcoming OnePlus 10T will be unveiled at an event in New York City on August 3. In addition, it confirmed that the device would pack Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 flagship chipset. While we expect to learn all about the OnePlus 10T at the upcoming event, OnePlus has already started sharing teasers revealing a few more details about the device.
Hope Liu, Chief Designer at OnePlus, has shared official renders of the OnePlus 10T in a recent interview with The Verge. The renders give us an early look at the device, confirming that it will follow the same design language as the OnePlus 10 Pro.
From XDA
Apple Watch Pro will have a new design, but it’s not getting big sensor upgrades
Apple Watch Pro is the purported name of the third Watch model that’s joining the Apple Watch Series 8 and the second-gen Apple Watch SE this fall. The wearable might cost as much as an iPhone 13 Pro, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said recently. The Apple Watch Pro will offer a brand new design for that price, but not the sophisticated health sensors that Apple is working on.
The report comes from the same Gurman, who says the Apple Watch Pro will only have one new sensor compared to last year’s models. That’s a body temperature sensor that should also be available on the regular Series 8 model.
From BGR
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and Redmi K50S Pro memory configurations revealed by TENAA
Two rumored Xiaomi phones have been described in more detail in TENAA certifications. The two phones are Xiaomi’s second foldable phone and what could be its first phone with a 200MP camera.
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (22061218C) will have 12GB of RAM and either 512GB or 1TB storage, according to the TENAA listing. This phone will almost certainly be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. From a 3C listing we know that it will support 67W fast charging (battery capacity is still TBD). According to leakster Digital Chat Station, both the internal and external displays on the Mix Fold 2 will refresh at 120Hz and they will have 10.3:9 and 21:9 aspect ratios, respectively.
From Gsmarena
Apple discounts offered for the first time on the official website in China
One of the secrets to the success of iPhone sales in China is something the company doesn’t usually like to admit: the widespread availability of Apple discounts. Usually these are offered only by third-party companies, even if the iPhone maker itself is offering them the discount to pass on to customers.
But today the company is promoting Apple discounts on a whole range of products on the company’s official website.
Duan Rui spotted the promo on the Chinese website, and says it appears to be the first time the iPhone maker has ever offered discounted prices directly from the company itself.
From 9to5Mac
Study shows Galaxy Watch 4 SpO2 sensor accuracy comparable to medical tools
Technical specifications aside, the study had researchers take simultaneous measurements of dozens of adults suffering from sleep disturbances, using the Galaxy Watch 4 and a traditional medical system for comparison.
The researchers found that the readings captured with the Samsung smartwatch and the traditional medical device simultaneously were aligned, proving that the Galaxy Watch 4 can indeed take accurate measurements of oxygen saturation during sleep. This could help Galaxy Watch 4 customers cut down on medical bills and costs associated with in-hospital procedures.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common sleep disorder. It is estimated that up to 38% of adults suffer from OSA. Up to 50% of men and 25% of women in the middle-age population group face moderate to severe OSA.
From Sammobile
AI gone wrong? Chess robot breaks child’s finger at Russia tournament
During a tournament in Moscow, a chess-playing robot fractured a 7-year-old boy’s finger when the youngster attempted a quick move without giving the device enough time to finish its task. On July 19, at the Moscow Chess Open competition, the incident took place. The youngster is fine, but one of his fingers has been broken, according to Sergey Smagin, vice president of the Russian Chess Federation, who spoke to state-run news organisation RIA Novosti.
From Mint
Shortage of fiber optic cables could spell disaster for technology firms
An acute shortage of fiber optic cabling is set to create significant bottlenecks across critical communications infrastructure projects worldwide.
Analysis from market intelligence firm Cru Group shows the price of fiber has risen 70% over the last 18 months or so, as demand for internet-based services rises and countries press ahead with their respective 5G rollouts.
“Given that the cost of deployment has suddenly doubled, there are now questions around whether countries are going to be able to meet targets set for infrastructure build, and whether this could have an impact on global connectivity,” explained Cru.
From Techradar
