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Introducing the all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. Two foldable phones, infinite possibilities. Galaxy AI is here. Learn more: http://smsng.co/ZFold6_Intro_yt | http://smsng.co/ZFlip6_Intro_yt
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Together with the Galaxy Z Fold6, Samsung officially announce the Galaxy Z Flip6.
Unlike the Galaxy Fold6, which is a tablet that folds into a smartphone, the Galaxy Flip6 is a 6.7-inch smartphone that folds like a clamshell phone and will sport a 3.4-inch display with a dual camera setup where the main camera is a 50MP Wide-angle Camera with a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera. The selfie camera is a 10MP Selfie Camera.
S Pen support is also available with the Galaxy Fold6. It will also have a 12 GB RAM and up to 512 storage. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. It will have a smaller 4,000mAh battery. It is IP48 water resistance up to 5 ft. of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
Just like the Galaxy Z Fold6, the Z Flip6 will be running Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14) and will also come in 6 colors: Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint, Crafted Black, White and Peach.
You can checkout the full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 below;
| Galaxy Z Flip6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Main Screen | 6.7-inch FHD+ | ||
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||
| 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) | ||||
| Infinity Flex Display (2640 x 1080, 22:9) | ||||
| Cover Screen | 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display | |||
| 720 x 748 | ||||
| 306 PPI | ||||
| Dimension & Weight | Folded | 71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9mm | ||
| Unfolded | 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm | |||
| Weight | 187g | |||
| Camera | Front Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera | ||
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||||
| Rear Dual Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera | |||
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚ | ||||
| 50MP Wide-angle Camera | ||||
| Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||||
| AP | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | |||
| Memory & Storage | 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage | |||
| 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage | ||||
| Battery | 4,000mAh (typical) dual battery | |||
| Charging | Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30min. with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable | |||
| Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | ||||
| Wireless PowerShare | ||||
| Water Resistance | IP48 | |||
| OS | Android 14 | |||
| One UI 6.1.1 | ||||
| Network & Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® v5.3 | |||
| Sensors | Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor | |||
| Security | Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault | |||
| SIM Card | One Nano SIM and Multi eSIM | |||
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint | |||
| Crafted Black, White, Peach | ||||
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is also available for preorder and will be have general availability starting July 24th.
Below is the pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6;
12GB + 256 GB – $1,099.99
12GB + 512 GB – $1,219.99
Samsung is giving those who preorder the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 a big discount.
Samsung officially announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is one of the devices that will be powered by Galaxy AI, unveiled earlier this year.
The Galaxy Z Fold6 unfolds into a 7.6-inch tablet and folds in half to become a 6.3-inch smartphone. It supports the S Pen and boasts a five-camera system, including three “rear” cameras, a 10MP selfie camera, and a 4MP under-display camera. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. It comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
Despite its size and multiple screens, the Z Fold6 packs a 4,400mAh dual battery and supports Samsung’s Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. It includes a 25W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable in the box.
The Galaxy Z Fold6 runs the company’s One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14) and comes in 6 colors: Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, and White.
Here’s the full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6;
| Galaxy Z Fold6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Display | Main Screen | 7.6-inch QXGA+* |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Infinity Flex Display (2160 x 1856, 20.9:18), 374ppi | ||
| 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) | ||
| Cover Screen | 6.3-inch HD+ | |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display | ||
| (2376 x 968, 22.1:9), 410ppi | ||
| 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz) | ||
| Dimension & Weight | Folded | 68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1mm |
| Unfolded | 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6mm | |
| Weight | 239g | |
| Camera | Cover Camera | 10MP Selfie Camera |
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||
| Under Display Camera | 4MP Under Display Camera | |
| F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||
| Rear Triple Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera | |
| F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚ | ||
| 50MP Wide-angle Camera | ||
| Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚ | ||
| 10MP Telephoto Camera | ||
| PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom | ||
| AP | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | |
| Memory & Storage | 12GB Memory with 1TB internal storage | |
| 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage | ||
| 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage | ||
| Battery | 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery | |
| Charging | Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30 min. with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable*** | |
| Fast Wireless Charging 2.0**** | ||
| Wireless PowerShare***** | ||
| Network & Connectivity | 5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6E***, Bluetooth® v5.3 | |
| Sensors | Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor | |
| Security | Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault | |
| SIM Card | Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM** | |
| Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM** | ||
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy* | |
| Crafted Black, White** | ||
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is now available for preorder and will be have general availability starting July 24th.
Below is the pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6;
Samsung is giving those who preorder the new Galaxy Z Fold6 a big discount.
Xiaomi fans in Saudi Arabia rejoice! Xiaomi’s POCO brand has just introduced the F6 series in the Kingdom. Both the standard F6 and the feature-packed F6 Pro are currently available for preorder on Jarir Bookstore and Noon.
The POCO F6 boasts a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, while the F6 Pro offers a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. As for the display, both models come equipped with a smooth 120Hz, 6.67-inch AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass for added durability.
The distinction between the two models starts with storage and RAM. The F6 offers up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the F6 Pro boasts a maximum of 16GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage.
The camera systems also differ. The F6 features a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main camera powered by the Sony IMX882 sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355). The F6 Pro upgrades to a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera using the Light Fusion 800 image sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The F6 also sports a 20MP front-facing camera, while the F6 Pro features a 16MP front camera.
The POCO F6 and F6 Pro share similar specifications for battery, security, sensors, audio, network, and connectivity. You can check out the detailed specs below for additional information.
| F6 | F6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67″ CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 2400 nits (peak brightness), 2712 x 1220 resolution @446 ppi, Up to 120Hz refresh rate | 6.67″ WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 3200×1440 resolution @526 ppi, 4000 nits at peak brightness, Up to 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz |
Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno |
| AI | Qualcomm AI Engine | |
| RAM | 8GB , 12 GB (LPDDR5X) | 12 GB , 16 GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS 4.0) | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (UFS 4.0) |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS | Xiaomi HyperOS |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main camera (Sony IMX882f/1.59) 8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355) |
50MP main camera (Light Fusion 800 image sensor), f/1.6 8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 2MP macro camera, f/2.4 |
| Front Camera | 20MP front camera (OV20B -1/4″ sensor size) | 16MP front camera |
| Battery | 5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C) | 5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C) |
| Security | In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock |
| Sensor | NFC support, GPS L1, GLONASS G1, Beidou B1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Gyroscope, X-axis linear vibration motor | NFC support, Proximity sensor, 360° Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, IR blaster, Flicker sensor, Beidou, GPS , Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, Data network, Wireless network, Sensor Assisted Positioning |
| Network and Connectivity | Dual SIM support, 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Dual SIM support, 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Audio | Dual speakers | Stereo Dual speakers |
| Dimension | 160.5mm x 74.4mm x 7.8mm (HxWxT) | 160.86mm x 74.95mm x 8.21mm (HxWxT) |
| Weight | 179g | 209g |
| Color | Black, Green and Titanium | White and Black |
رقبو العروض المميزه المبكره🎉🎉 لهاتف POCO F6 و POCO F6 Pro في النون .
POCO F6 Pro : https://t.co/irxNMR3cG0
POCO F6 : https://t.co/ijF5W2A6mD#POCOKSA #PocoF6Pro #POCOF6 pic.twitter.com/MpaTzzxTzv— POCO KSA (@PocoKsa) June 28, 2024
For those interested in preordering from Jarir, here are the prices;
POCO F6
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 1,799
POCO F6 Pro
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 2,199
For additional variations, you can checkout to Xiaomi’s Store in Noon;
POCO F6
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 1,799.00
POCO F6 Pro
– 12GB+512GB – SAR 2,199
– 16GB+1TB – SAR 2,599.00
Apple’s highly anticipated spatial computing headset, the Vision Pro, has finally arrived in key Asian markets. After launching in the US back in February, the device is now available for purchase in Apple Stores across China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
The Vision Pro promises a seamless blend of the digital and physical worlds, offering users a variety of transformative experiences. From work and collaboration to entertainment and reliving memories, the headset boasts a wide range of capabilities. Apple is heavily emphasizing the guided in-store demo experience, allowing potential customers to explore the full potential of spatial computing.
This launch comes amidst reports of slowing sales in the US, where the $3,499 price tag may have deterred some consumers. By entering these new markets, Apple is targeting regions with a strong tech presence and potentially more receptive audiences.
Checking the Apple Online Store in Singapore, the new Apple Vision Pro retails for S$5,299 (around Php 228,171.46) and its limited to just two units per customer.
Source: Apple
First announced in May 2024, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 S is now available in Saudi Arabia, a tablet designed for productivity and entertainment with its sleek design and powerful features.
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 S features a 11.5-inch 2.8K (2800 × 1840) display. With up to 144Hz refresh rate, scrolling and animations are incredibly smooth. The display also features a PaperMatte 2.0 finish that reduces glare and offers a more pen-on-paper-like writing experience.
The MatePad 11.5 S runs on the Huawei Kirin 9000 Octa-core processor, offering capable performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. Huawei’s Harmony OS 4.2 will be running the device right out of the box. The tablet will feature a 13 MP f/1.8 aperture with autofocus (AF) rear camera and a 8 MP f/2.0 aperture with fixed focus (FF) front camera. It will have 8GB RAM and 256 storage.
The MatePad 11.5 S will support Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2 × 2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.2, NearLink and USB Type-C, USB 3.0 connectivity.
Design-wise, the MatePad 11.5 S boasts a slim and lightweight design with a metal unibody construction that’s just 6.2mm thin and weighs only 510g, and comes in three colors: Space Grey, Silver Frost and Violet. The 8800mAh battery offers long battery life on a single charge.
الإبداع يتدفق بسهولة على #HUAWEIMatePad 11.5''S. باستخدام لوحة المفاتيح الذكية وقلم M-Pencil، دع الفنان الذي بداخلك يتألق بشكل مشرق 🖍️✨
اطلبه مسبقاً الأن:https://t.co/ed1lGOfoAH pic.twitter.com/lmSRExno4N— هواوي السعودية (@HuaweiMobileKSA) June 30, 2024
Here’s the pricing for the new Huawei MatePad 11.5 S;
8GB RAM + 256GB storage (without keyboard) – SAR 1,699
8GB RAM + 256GB storage (with keyboard) – SAR 1,899
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 S is available for preorder on the Huawei website and local retailers like Jarir and Extra.
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 S is available for preorder on the Huawei website and local retailers like Jarir and Extra. Customers who preorder the MatePad 11.5 S will receive free gifts worth SAR 1,446: 3rd-Gen HUAWEI M-Pencil White, HUAWEI Stylish Backpack (Olive Green), MatePad Folio Cover Compatible with HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S Black and Wireless Mouse (Space Gray).
Now that the WWC is in the books and with the announcement of the iOS 18, you may be wondering if your iPhone can run the upcoming iOS 18 when it comes out later this year. Well, if you are using the 2nd gen iPhone SE or the later version, then you can rest easy since your device can update to iOS 18 when it becomes available.
Below are the list of iPhones that’s supported by the new iOS 18.
Not all features of the new iOS will be supported by older devices.
If you want to try out the new iOS 18, you can download the developer beta version at developer.apple.com or wait for the public beta this fall.
Source: Apple
Nikon Middle East officially announce the Z6III, its new high-performance camera model that inherits the signature features of the Z9 and Z8, delivering high performance and exceptional specs in the full-frame mid-range class. The Nikon Z6III features the world-first partially-stacked CMOS sensor paired with the lightning-fast EXPEED 7 processor, making it a dream for both photographers and videographers.
The Nikon Z6III is a third-gen full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24MP sensor for better autofocus and video. It shoots fast at 14fps (mechanical shutter) and 20fps (electronic), and can capture up to 1000 images. It has good image stabilization and a high-resolution viewfinder. For video, it offers resolutions up to 6K and features like pre-capture and high-resolution mode for photos. You can checkout the press release below for more information.
The new Nikon Z6III will initially be available in the United States in late June for a suggested retail price of $2,499.95 (body-only), or with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 lens for $3,099.95. The MB-N14 power battery pack will be available this summer for a suggested retail price of $359.95. No word yet as to when it will be release in Middle East, but you can be sure that we will post the price once announced.
Here’s a 4 minutes product tour of the Nikon Z6 III;
Press Release:
New Z6III Offers Exceptional Specs For Full-Frame Mid-Range Class Models
The new Nikon camera developed with the Z9 and Z8 spirit delivers high performance with specs exceeding others in the same class.
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA – Nikon Middle East FZE. has introduced the Z6III, its new high-performance camera model that inherits the signature features of the Z9 and Z8, delivering high performance and exceptional specs in the full-frame mid-range class.
“Designed to ignite the creativity of content creators and enthusiasts, the new Z6III embraces the spirit of our Z series, and embodies the build and functionality of the award-winning Z8 and Z9 cameras. By integrating innovative technology, such as the partially-stacked sensor and the brightest EVF, it elevates Nikon’s dedication to deliver unrivalled functionality and performance.” said Narendra Menon, Managing Director, Nikon Middle East FZE.
Z6III Primary Features
Incorporating The Latest Technologies
The Z6III adopts the world’s first partially-stacked CMOS sensor1, which allows for 3.5x faster readouts than the Z6II. This sensor allows for high-speed continuous shooting that enables Pre-Release Capture at up to 120 fps in DX format.2 The camera also provides an additional option of shooting at 60 fps in FX format with 24 MP.High Performance And Functionality Inherited From Top-Tier Model
The Z6III is further enhanced with a bright, high-res EVF of 4000 cd/m2 and 5760k dots with a wide colour gamut, allowing smooth EVF views to confirm shooting opportunities for moving subjects accredited to fast data readout from the partially-stacked CMOS sensor and Nikon’s EXPEED 7’s quick processing. The EVF refresh rate provides displays at 60 fps during 20 fps high-speed continuous shooting when the shutter button is fully pressed.For high-resolution video production, the latest Nikon model allows Full HD/240p3 for up to 10x slow-motion video creation, offering flexibility in both speed and colour grading with its ability to record in 10-bit H.265.
The Z6III inherits the performance and functionality of the Nikon Z9 and Z8 models, including the camera’s operability and customisation. With almost the same dials and button layouts as the Z8, the Z6III also offers extensive custom settings, including the assignment of different AF-area mode.
Nikon’s latest model also acquires the Z9 and Z8’s AF detection range to -10 EV4, making it easy to take photos of static objects in low-light conditions. The inherited superior AF performance allows the subject detection of 9 types of subjects, brilliant autofocus (AF) performance in backlit scenes, better detection of human faces, and shortened shooting time in various scenes. The Z6III’s AF speed has also been upgraded to be approximately 20 percent faster than the Z6II.5
Complementing the Z6III as a reliable workhorse, the new MB-N14 Power Battery Pack is also introduced as an optional boost of power capacity.
Climate-Resistant And Better Heat Dissipation
The Z6III suits the needs of photographers who capture landscapes and wildlife in winter. Consisting of Sereebo® P series carbon fibre, magnesium alloy, and effective sealing, this robust and cold-resistant camera can be used in temperatures reaching -10 degrees Celsius.The camera is also convenient for shooting events such as weddings, live concerts, and interviews due to enhancements of the heat dissipation structure and power efficiency, which enable recording for up to 125 minutes6 in 4K UHD/60p (8-bit) format. The Z6III also provides the flexibility for videographers to shoot videos in 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ and N-RAW formats, covering resolution up to 6K.
Expansion Of Possibilities For Imaging Expression Through New Functions
Gain better control over your creative photography with Flexible Color Picture Control for use with the NX Studio7 – Nikon’s image browsing, processing, and editing software. This exciting new option allows users greater freedom of expression for users with the support of Colour Blender and Colour Grading features, enabling the intuitive adjustment of light and colours to match your intent. Users can then export the combinations of configured settings from the NX Studio to the Z6III and register these as Custom Picture Controls, applicable at any time while shooting and reflected on the live display, for real-time preview of the results.Further, Z6III works in tandem with Nikon’s new cloud service, Nikon Imaging Cloud8 with support for new Imaging Recipes9 to expand possibilities for imaging expression. The Z6III firmware can be updated without the need for a computer or a smart device, with images captured by the camera to be uploaded automatically to Nikon Imaging Cloud as soon as it connects via Wi-Fi and transferred to pre-configured third-party cloud storage services, making the storage and sharing of images even more convenient10.
High-Sensitivity Performance
The latest Nikon camera can also capture stunning low light scenes up to ISO 64000 for photos and ISO 51200 for video. Thanks to the EXPEED 7 high-speed image-processing engine, it surpasses the Z6II in noise reduction, preserving the intricate textures in your photographs. The Z6III also achieves one of the highest in-camera Vibration Reduction (VR) in the Nikon Z series cameras with an 8.0-stop11.Adopting the same algorithm as the Zf, the Z6III expands handheld shooting opportunities in low-light situations such as indoor scenes and nightscapes. This new model is equipped with focus point VR12 that reduces blurring in focused areas, which suits the purpose of enlargement and trimming peripheries around your photo subject.
It is also equipped with electronic VR for more effective image stabilisation during video recording.
Nikon Imaging Cloud Primary Features
Nikon Imaging Cloud is Nikon’s new cloud service that brings fun and convenient functions that support the user’s imaging experience with a direct connection to the camera13. This service offers curated Imaging Recipes that allow users to download Picture Controls created from these recipes, and to save their adjustments to hue, brightness, contrast, and so on to be saved as Custom Picture Controls. Imaging Recipes provided by Nikon Imaging Cloud have been suggested by Nikon or supervised by creators and allow users to experience new imaging styles they have never attempted before. When the camera is connected to Nikon Imaging Cloud via Wi-Fi, still images captured with the camera can be automatically uploaded directly to the service or pre-configured third-party cloud storage services, greatly reducing the work involved with data transfer. In addition, camera firmware updates can be performed automatically at a specified time by enabling auto updates on the camera14. In addition to eliminating the hassle of using a computer, smartphone, or memory card to update firmware, this feature ensures the camera is always up-to-date.
Availability
For more information on the new Z6III and other Nikon products, please visit https://nikon-mea.com.
Source: Nikon USA, Nikon Middle East
Qualcomm has quietly introduced the latest addition to its mid-range mobile processor lineup, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. While positioned as a new generation chip, it appears to be more of an iterative upgrade than a ground-up redesign.
The focus of the 6s Gen 3 seems to be on providing performance boost over its predecessors, the Snapdragon 695. This is achieved through a modestly overclocked CPU. The new chip utilizes two Kryo CPU clusters: a pair of Cortex-A78 cores reaching up to 2.3 GHz and a cluster of six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz.
Beyond the CPU bump, details are a bit sparse. Qualcomm mentions an Adreno GPU but hasn’t confirmed any specific improvements. The 6s Gen 3 utilizes a 6nm manufacturing process, ensuring decent power efficiency alongside its performance gains.
The chip supports global 5G connectivity with Sub-6 and mmWave support, making it a great option for upcoming mid-range smartphones. It also boasts the Qualcomm® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine for enhanced AI capabilities and a FastConnect 6200 modem for improved connectivity.
However, a potential weak spot lies in the camera capabilities. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 reportedly only supports up to 1080p@60fps video capture, which might be underwhelming considering most flagship phones have moved on to higher resolutions.
Overall, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 seems like a competent mid-range processor offering a slight performance improvement over previous options. While it delivers the expected features like 5G and AI capabilities, the decent camera support might be a point of consideration for smartphone manufacturers. While there’s no official word yet on which smartphones will sport this chip, we’ll keep you posted as soon as we have more information.
The instant messaging (IM) platform ICQ, a name synonymous with early online communication, is set to shut down on June 26, 2024, after nearly three decades in operation. Originally developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis in 1996, the client was bought by AOL in 1998, and then by Mail.Ru Group (now VK) in 2010. ICQ predates giants like Yahoo Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger, making it a true pioneer in the realm of online chat.
ICQ, pronounced “I seek you,” offered a free service that allowed users to connect with others through unique identification numbers. The platform’s familiar bouncing ball notification system became a pop culture icon, signifying the presence of a waiting message.
While ICQ enjoyed immense popularity in its early days, it struggled to keep pace with the evolution of communication technologies. The rise of mobile messaging apps and social media platforms ultimately led to its decline.
The official ICQ website confirmed the impending shutdown and recommends visitors to try VK Messenger and VK WorkSpace, which belong to the ICQ’s current owners.
Newest Ray Ban will be the next best AI Assistant
A report, mentioned that Meta’s Llama 3 model will be integrated into Ray Ban. This will be an improvement to Meta’s previous collaboration with Ray Ban’s smart glasses.
The previous Ray Ban smart glasses featured a 12 MP camera, touch sensors for volume, voice control, and live-streaming capabilities. The smart glasses are currently available in the US, UK and Canada.
The development in the new AI model is thanks to Yann Lecun.
Meta’s New AI Developments
Yann Lecun is Meta’s chief AI scientist. His team is currently working on a video-based learning model for AI. V-JEPA (or Video Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture) is a model that aims to replicate the real-world observational capabilities of humans. The new learning model will “train” AI to have a foundation to give way to reasoning capabilities.
In their blog, Meta says that V-JEPA is all about helping AI develop a sense of “perception” to help improve AI assistants. AI assistants in smart glasses like the Ray Ban help provide contextual information for users of said products.
Yann Lecun’s interview with Lex Friedman revealed interesting developments regarding the competitor to the ChatGPT model. In the interview (in video below), Yann Lecun mentioned that the company is always developing models that will be integrated into consumer products.
People will be excited to know that Meta will release two smaller Llama 3 models in the next few weeks this April. Meta launched Llama 2 in July of 2023. This year, Meta plans to release their newest AI model around the same time.
Aside from the release date, an interesting take is that Meta’s Llama 3 will reportedly match ChatGPT 4’s capabilities. The company is in a race with OpenAI as more and more companies join the AI hype including Google and Bing.
There are no official dates yet for the release for the new model. Aside from the AR glasses, Meta plans to integrate their AI models into Whatsapp.
Riot Games finally withdrew all lawsuits against Moonton for alleged copyright infringement.
History
The first time Riot Games filed a lawsuit against Mobile Legends was in 2017, for the supposed copyright infringement of their assets, in addition to stylistic similarities. Prior to this, Riot Games had reached out to Google to remove Mobile Legends from the Play Store. However, Moonton relaunched as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang before Google could take action. The court dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit in 2017. Tencent, which is currently the parent company for Riot Games, again filed a case against Moonton CEO Xu Zhenhua for allegedly violating the non-compete clause in his contract. The lawsuit settled for $2.7 million. Despite Tencent’s win against Moonton, the case details never revealed if Xu Zhenhua did in fact infringe on copyright. Riot Games still filed lawsuits against Moonton in the following years for a variety of reasons, including title card similarities – the Mobile Legends Bang Bang title card was updated the following year as League of Legends released its new logo in 2019.
Comparison of Art Styles
Moonton’s 515 Unite isn’t an exception to the similarities between the two franchises. It shares visual aesthetics with some sections of K/DA’s POP/STARS, and a closer examination reveals definite similarities in both the music and artistic style.
League of Legends’ virtual Kpop Group K/DA
Moonton’s 515 Unite
Just more recently, Moonton has released a new hero that closely resembles Riot Games’ Arcane character Vi. The new Mobile Legends hero Julian has been criticized by League fans as an amalgamation of League’s Sylas and Arcane’s Vi.
Moonton’s Guinevere Psion of Tomorrow skin also sparked comparisons, with its design having a striking resemblance to League of Legends’ K/DA Ahri skin.
Following ongoing legal disputes, Riot Games and Moonton Games have settled their differences under undisclosed terms.
Motorola has announced the latest addition to their smartwatch family, the Moto Watch 40. The Moto Watch 40 follows the design of the Moto Watch 70 that was launched in May 2023. The Moto Watch 40 features a curved 1.57-inch LCD display with more than 85 watch faces. The watch is build using a zinc alloy casing and interchangeable silicone watch strap and is IP67 rated. The Moto Watch 40 will be running Moto Watch OS that supports supports notifications but does not support message replies or on-device calls.
It has a 24/7 heart rate monitor, a SpO2 tracking and, sleep and stress monitoring that is integrated with Google Fit. Moto Watch 40 is powered by a 240mAh battery that the company claims can last up to 10 days on a single full charge, it has fast charging support that can fully charge the watch in just 25 minutes using its two-pin magnetic charger.
Moto Watch 40 will available in two colors; Phantom Black and Rose Gold colors, and will retail for $65 from Motorola’s official website. No word yet for the global release of the Moto Watch 40.
Source: GSM Arena
Welcome to the era of mobile AI. Come see how Galaxy AI can empower you. Live on January 17, 2024.
00:00 Galaxy Unpacked
02:48 Opening Keynote: TM ROH
08:38 New way to get things done
21:50 Circle to Search with Google
35:08 New way to create
37:34 The Artful Awakening: The Wonder of Camera Innovation
49:29 New way to play
54:09 Design & Durability
59:50 Sustainability
64:20 New way to manage health
71:31 Closing
The biggest highlight of the event is Galaxy AI. Multitasking has never been easier thanks to Samsung’s collaboration and use of Google’s Gemini on the device.
Several keynote speakers introduced separate features for the phone. The first feature is a live translation option, allowing users of the Galaxy S24 series to instantly understand what their contacts are saying.
The Live Translate feature has long been available with Google Assistant, but it turns out that the Galaxy S24 series will be the first set of devices to take advantage of the feature without phone users having to switch between apps.
These are the supported languages for now:
There are better ways to encapsulate a response to a friend’s weekend getaway suggestion. Emojis, for example. The Photomoji feature on Samsung Galaxy S24 allows creation of stickers and emojis straight from their photos without the need for third-party apps.
If pictures aren’t your thing, the Galaxy S24 also makes it possible to rewrite your texts to a more appropriate tone. Say you want to communicate with a Gen Z male teen, the Galaxy S24 lets you choose from several text responses.
Recording meetings is a hassle since you have to identify different speakers. This hurdle is minimized by Transcript Assist’s ability to provide you with a transcript, all the while detecting who’s speaking at each turn.
A stylus is pretty to use with any Galaxy device, but it doesn’t exactly make your handwriting any better. That’s why Notes Assist is there to make your handwriting cleaner. Notes Assist also formats the content in whatever way you like. Formatting will become a thing of the past as AI does it for you.
There’s also a new way to search on the Galaxy S24 series. Circle to Search is Google’s first gesture operated search method, all without having to manually input it onto a search bar. You can simply draw on an existing image, text, or video, and results will be delivered on the same screen of the currently used app.
However, all this sounds intrusive. That’s why Samsung allows users to choose what information is being processed by AI online.
In their partnership with Instagram, Samsung Galaxy’s S24 series will be the first device to have HDR enabled by default. With regards to content creation and social media posts, it’s now easier to edit photos with the help of Generative AI. All edited pictures will have a watermark, though.
The camera is packed with more power, and a video demo by Mr. Beast shows the camera’s stunning clarity on a 10x optical zoom. Other features were also shown during the event.
If you’re still using Bluetooth to share files, you’re missing out on Samsung’s Quick Share function. The update is it’s compatibility with a multitude of devices so you only have to press one button to share to other phones. Or PC’s. or TV’s.
Gaming-wise, the Galaxy S24 series’ NPU can handle the heaviest. The addition of Ray Tracing make the experience more immersive, as told by guest and streamer Pokimane.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be available for pre-order starting January 17 until the end of the month. Check out the price list below.
Source: Samsung Newsroom
After leaking and being announced last year, the Lego Polaroid is now available for PHP 5,999.00.
The Lego Polaroid is made up of 516 pieces and includes many of the design features that made the original OneStep Camera so popular among fans, captured in a unique display model with functional features. Also included alongside the camera is a buildable Polaroid Time-Zero Land Film pack and three LEGO Polaroid illustrated ‘photos’.
If you’re a photographer, whether a professional or hobbyist, the Lego Polaroid is a addition to your collection. It is currently available in all Bankee Bricks retail stores in the Philippines and online.
After 7 months of waiting, Apple has finally launch the Apple Vision Pro, at least in the US, which will be available on Friday, February 2nd, pre-orders for the device will begin Friday, January 19th. The Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3,499 and is Apple’s first new major product category since the Apple Watch in 2015.
The Apple Vision Pro is a compact pair of glasses that lets you navigate, interact, and enjoy content in a spatial way. It features a custom micro-OLED display, a 3D camera, Spatial Audio, and a dual-chip (M2 and new R1 chip) system with advanced technology and design. The device is designed to blend digital content with the physical world, using visionOS, the world’s first spatial operating system. It offers an infinite canvas that transforms how you use the apps you love, allowing you to arrange apps anywhere and scale them to the perfect size, making the workspace of your dreams a reality. You can browse the web in Safari, create a to-do list in Notes, chat in Messages, and seamlessly move between them with a glance. The device also has augmented reality capabilities, but can also switch to virtual reality seamlessly by using the dial on the headset.
The Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s first 3D camera. You can capture magical spatial photos and spatial videos in 3D, then relive those cherished moments like never before with immersive Spatial Audio. Your existing library of photos and videos looks incredible at remarkable scale. And panoramas wrap around you — making you feel like you’re standing right where you took them. You can also take spatial videos with iPhone 15 Pro, then view them on Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro will be available starting at $3,499 (U.S.) with 256GB of storage. Pre-orders for Apple Vision Pro will begin on Friday, January 19, at 5 a.m. PST, with availability beginning Friday, February 2.
Apple Vision Pro will be available at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers will be available for $99 (U.S.), and ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription will be available for $149 (U.S.).
Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band — giving users two options for the fit that works best for them. Apple Vision Pro also includes a Light Seal, two Light Seal Cushions, an Apple Vision Pro Cover for the front of the device, Polishing Cloth, Battery, USB-C Charge Cable, and USB-C Power Adapter.
Samsung and Hyundai just announced that signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 3 to develop solutions for future lifestyles that fully integrate the smart home and connected cars.
The two S.Korean-based company are developing “the next-generation smart home” to connect Samsung’s SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia’s connected cars, including EVs, to develop the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services as well as an integrated home energy management service.
This means that the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services connect the smart home with in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing for remote control in both directions. Using Samsung’s SmartThings platform, users will be able to perform a variety of actions pertaining to their cars while at home, like remote starting them, controlling air conditioning, opening and closing windows and checking their battery charging status. And from EV cars, users can control of home appliances such as TVs, air conditioners and EV chargers will also be possible.
“This is an opportunity to make the connected car’s Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car services more convenient in various fields,” said Haeyoung Kwon, Vice President of Hyundai and Kia’s Infotainment Development Center. “We plan to accelerate our technology development to continuously make global Hyundai and Kia customers’ journeys meaningful.”
Sony Playstation are currently on Sales in the Philippines for a limited time, they offer discounted price for PS5 Console, Peripherals and Game Titles. The offer will be available at participating retailers, which you can find by going to https://www.playstation.com/en-ph/local/retailers/.
| PS5 Consoles | Original SRP | Promotion SRP |
| PlayStation®5 Console | PHP 30,790 | PHP 23,990 |
| PlayStation®5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle | PHP 33,890 | PHP 27,090 |
| PlayStation®5 Console – Two DualSense™ Wireless Controllers Bundle | PHP 33,990 | PHP 27,190 |
| PlayStation®5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle | PHP 36,290 | PHP 29,490 |
| Peripherals | Original SRP (Local Currency) | Promotion SRP (Local Currency) |
| PULSE 3D™ Wireless Headset | PHP 5,590 | PHP 4,990 |
| PULSE 3D™ Midnight Black Wireless Headset | PHP 5,590 | PHP 4,990 |
| PULSE 3D™ Gray Camouflage Wireless Headset | PHP 5,590 | PHP 4,990 |
| DualSense® wireless controller | PHP 3,990 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Midnight Black | PHP 3,990 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Cosmic Red | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Nova Pink | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Galactic Purple | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Starlight Blue | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Gray Camouflage | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Metallic Red | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Metallic Blue | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| Game Title | Original SRP (Local Currency) | Promotion SRP (Local Currency) | |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut | PHP 3,490 | PHP 1,990 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 God of War™ Ragnarök | PHP 3,490 | PHP 1,990 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 The Last of Us Part I | PHP 3,490 | PHP 2,490 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales | PHP 2,490 | PHP 1,490 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition | PHP 2,990 | PHP 1,990 |
| PS4 | PlayStation®4 Horizon Zero Dawn PlayStation Hits | PHP 1,099 | PHP 550 |
Sony PlayStation also have deals available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. If you’re from these country, check out the source link to know the
Source: playstation.com
Here’s something for the gamers, the Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia.
First announced last August, The Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player is more of an accessories to the PS5, since you can use the device to stream and play PS5 games from your console to the PlayStation Portal. The Portal connects to the PS5 via Wi-Fi and supports all PS5 games that are compatible with Remote Play. This includes both first-party and third-party games, as well as VR games. The Portal also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio.
You can pre-order your Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player from Extra and Sony World, for SAR 949 or around ₱14,000.00. Customers who will pre-order the Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player will receive their devices by February 2024.
Song: Love Is A Long Road
Artist: Tom Petty
Written by Thomas Earl Petty and Michael W. Campbell
Published by Universal Music Works on behalf of Wild Gator Music (GMR) and Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. as agent for Gone Gator Music (ASCAP) and NotoriousJBPSongs (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The trailer confirmed a number of rumors surrounding the game, first is that it confirmed the first female protagonist ala Bonnie and Clyde, then the release of the game which will be in 2025 and that the game will be available in both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The GTA VI is the eighth main Grand Theft Auto game, following Grand Theft Auto V, and the sixteenth entry overall. The game have been in development for 10 years.
Apple is once again partnering with (RED) to raise awareness and funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. In line this with this, Apple has release the new Apple Watch Series 9 (PRODUCT) RED, it’s the new Apple Watch Series 9 but everything in RED.
The Apple Watch Series 9 (PRODUCT) RED will include a new palette and solar analog watch faces in red, joining Metropolitan, World Time, Numerals Mono, Gradient, Stripes, and Typograph in a collection of specially customized watch faces celebrating World AIDS Day.
Aside from the portion of the sales of (PRODUCT) RED that goes in goes directly to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS. Apple also said that the starting December 1 to 4, App Store will donate all proceeds from select, exclusive in-app purchases for three amazing games — MONOPOLY GO!, Gardenscapes, and EA Sports FC Mobile — to the Global Fund, including playful avatars, cool shields, and star soccer players.
Additionally, starting on December 1st until December 8, Apple will donate $1 for every purchase made using Apple Pay on apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store location.
Source: Apple
Ayaneo has officially launched their latest handheld gaming PC – the Ayaneo Slide, the first handheld gaming PC from Ayaneo to feature a full keyboard.
The Ayaneo Slide is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U cpu. with 6-inch 1080p IPS display, It also has a full QWERTY (RGB) keyboard, a QWERTY physical RGB keyboard will appear when you sliding the display up, similar to the Sidekick. The Ayaneo Slide also features a touchpad, and a hall-sensing joystick with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD for storage.
Here are the notable specs of the Ayaneo Slide;
The Ayaneo Slide will allow you to access and download games from various game platforms, including but not limited to Steam, Xbox, Origin, Epic, and Ubisoft Connect. The Ayaneo Slide is available for pre-order now on Indiegogo. The starting price is US$899 for the 16GB + 512GGB model and US$1,5999 for the 64GG + 4TB variants. A special discount will available to those who will preorder the Ayaneo Slide.
Valve just announced the new Steam Deck OLED, a update to the 2 year old Steam Deck. Like what the name suggest, the new Steam Deck OLED will feature a 7.4” HDR OLED Touch screen and up to 1,000 nits in brightness.
Spec-wise the new Steam Deck OLED will feature a 7.4-inch OLED Display with 1280 x 800 x RGB resolution with 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR) and up to 90Hz; a new 6 nm APU,
16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (6400 MT/s quad 32-bit channels), support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and a 50Wh battery that will last for 12 hours of gameplay. You can checkout the full specs of the new Steam Deck OLED here.
The new Steam Deck OLED will be available this Nov. 16th with a $549.00 price for the 512GB model and $649.00 for the 1TB variant.
Disney Plus, the popular streaming service, has announced a price increase for its subscription fee in the Middle East. The new pricing will take effect starting 21 November 2023. This means all the existing users signed up on or before 17 October 2023 and set to renew every month, will be charged at the revised subscription prices starting 21 November 2023. If the payment fails, the billing retries that happen on or after 21 November 2023 will be billed at the new price.
The monthly subscription fee for Disney Plus in the Saudi Arabia increase from SAR 29.99 to SAR 39.99. The annual subscription fee will now be SAR 354.99. The price increase appears to be part of the company’s plan to “accelerate profitability for the business.”
Below will be the new price plan of Disney Plus subscriptions in the Middle East;
Compare to Netflix’s Standard plan of SAR 43/month, the new SAR 39.99/month price of Disney is still low.
Together with the new iMacs, Apple also announce the 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 chips, the 16-inch Macbook Pro will also be updated with the new M3 Processors. Aside from the refreshed Macbook Pros, Apple also release a new Space Black color for both the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Both the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will share the following parts;
There are also a number of differences that buyers needs to consider when choosing between the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro; The 14‑inch MacBook Pro will be available in M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max processors while the 16-inch Macbook Pro will only support the M3 Pro and M3 Max CPU.
The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 CPU;
The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max CPU;
The 16‑inch MacBook Pro with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max CPU;;
Both the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro are now will be available with the follow prices;
