Huawei’s Kirin 9010 inside the Pura 70 chip has been tested with both benchmarks and real-life workloads over the past few days. Notably, the chip performed better than expected with no overheating.
According to TechInsights, the new chip is fabricated on SMIC’s second-generation 7nm-class process node, which is also referred to as N+2. Notably, this is the same process technology that the predecessor Kirin 9000s was built on.
More details on the chip revealed in our story here.
Last year, it was said that Samsung was working on a new battery technology that would be able to hold more power in a smaller space. This new technology is called “stacked battery technology.”
With this year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung was supposed to bring this new technology to smartphones. But that didn’t happen. So the expectation was set for the next release in 2025.
However, it looks like even the Galaxy S25 Ultra won’t have stacked battery technology. Likely to save costs on its next model.
More details here.
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Google’s Pixel 8a is expected to launch at the upcoming I/O annual developer conference that begins on May 14.
The device recently surfaced in leaked promo materials too. Now, the Pixel 8a’s pricing has leaked out two weeks ahead of launch, thanks to tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka Onleaks) who has an excellent track record.
It’s said that the new, affordable Pixel will cost the same as its predecessor.
More details are here.
Also, here’s a roundup of what we know about the Pixel 8a so far!
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Amazfit has a new smart ring on the market.
The Amazfit Helio Ring is made of lightweight titanium and is capable of tracking sleep and heart rate variability. It also generates a daily ‘readiness score’ – a crucial indicator of an athlete’s physical and mental preparedness for training.
This readiness score can help athletes personalize their training based on real-time health data.
More details on the ring here.
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Xiaomi launched a special edition Redmi Note 13 Pro+ to commemorate their 10th anniversary in India. The brand has partnered with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) boasting a unique design and collector’s box.
Read more here.
HMD is launching its first 5G rugged phone in Europe, price leaks
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded phones and tablets, is launching two devices under its own brand in Europe. These are the HMD XR21rugged phone and the HMD T21 tablet.
More details are here.
Huawei’s upcoming OS, HarmonyOS NEXT, delivers smooth performance on par with existing systems
Huawei is working hard on HarmonyOS NEXT, its new iteration of the operating system that departs entirely from Android app support. The company is actively collaborating with major Chinese giants to build native apps specifically for HarmonyOS NEXT.
A fresh new leak suggests that the current development build of HarmonyOS NEXT offers a user experience comparable to existing software.
More details here!
OxygenOS 14 Update Is Available for These OnePlus Devices
OxygenOS 14, based on Android 14, is an exciting upgrade that brings many new features, lock screen shortcuts, and improvements. It also introduces Trinity Engine for performance optimization. If your OnePlus device hasn’t received the OxygenOS 14 update, you must be desperately waiting to get your hands on the new features and changes it brings.
To all those curious OnePlus users waiting for the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update, check this story to see if the brand has started rolling it out for your device.
Huawei Pura 70 and Pura 70 with Kirin chip will launch globally, probably in Malaysia first
A new detail suggests the Huawei Pura 70 series, recently launched in China, might be making its way to the global market soon.
Two models from the lineup, the standard Huawei Pura 70 (model number ADY-LX9) and the Pura 70 Pro (model number HBN-LX9), have been spotted on the SIRIM website in Malaysia.
More details here.
