iQoo 11 display specs confirmed: AMOLED display, refresh rates, and more

iQoo has confirmed the display specifications of its upcoming iQoo 11, said to launched on 2nd December 2022. The flagship smartphone will be releasing in China and Malaysia in December and is the direct successor to the iQoo 10 (which was rebranded iQoo 9T 5G in India). 

In anticipation of the upcoming release, iQoo has begun to drop teasers about the smartphone to get potential buyers excited. The latest version of these teasers confirmed that the smartphone will come with major display upgrades when compared to its predecessor.

iQoo 11 display features

The iQoo 11 will feature a 2K display, according to the firm’s communication on Weibo. The display will have a 144Hz refresh rate along with a 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. The 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display will offer a brightness of 1800 nits. It will also support LTO technology that will allow the refresh rate to switch dynamically based on the content on the screen. As a result, it should be able to deliver an optimal viewing experience.

iQoo released another teaser that hints at the smartphone’s ability to switch the refresh rate even when on split screen mode. For instance, if you’re splitting the screen to view a video and its comments section, the video displayed at the top half of the screen will have a refresh rate of 60Hz while the comments section will have a refresh rate of 120Hz. 

Other teasers confirm that the smartphone will come with a curved display. 

iQoo 11: Other likely features

The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC was released recently, and iQoo has confirmed that the upcoming flagship smartphone will sport this new chipset. Just as a refresher, this chipset offers a peak clock speed of 3.4 GHz. The brand claims that it is 25% more powerful than its predecessor and can also offer 45% higher efficiency than the same. 

The iQoo will be equipped with the Vivo's custom-developed V2 Image Signal Processor (ISP). The brand claims that this feature improves portrait shots and also delivers a better video recording experience in low light. 

The iQoo 11 will also come with a triple camera setup. It will come with a 50 MP Samsung GN5 primary camera, 13 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto unit. It will also have a 16Mp selfie camera. The smartphone will also have a 5,000 mAh battery capacity with support for 120W fast charging.

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Gran Turismo 7 PC: Team ‘Considering’ a PC Port for the PlayStation Exclusive

Gran Turismo series lead Kazunori Yamauchi has revealed that the team is “considering” and “looking into” porting the racing franchise to PC. In an interview with GTPlanet, he noted some concerns when trying to get the “finely tuned” title to perform at 4K 60fps consistently. While not explicitly mentioned, Yamauchi seems to be referring to the latest Gran...

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iPhone 15 features roundup: From USB Type-C to iPhone 15 Ultra

Apple recently launched the Apple iPhone 14 smartphones, and already, we’re hearing a lot of buzz about the upcoming Apple iPhone 15. While the latter’s release date has not been confirmed yet (and it is believed that it's still a long way off), reports of its possible features have started doing the rounds. 

The following are some of the features that we can expect to see in the upcoming premium smartphones.

Apple iPhone 15 Ultra

The mini variants of the Apple smartphones were discontinued with the launch of Apple iPhone 14 Pro as these devices failed to inspire great sales. This moniker was replaced with the Max moniker, with the brand offering the Apple iPhone 14 Max as one of the variants. Now, the brand plans to get rid of the Pro Max moniker and replace it with Ultra. We’ve already seen the Ultra nomenclature in a few Apple devices like the Apple Watch and the high-end version of the MI chipset. 

Solid state buttons on iPhone 15

The brand might be moving away from physical buttons altogether and will, instead, equip the upcoming smartphones with solid state buttons. The brand revealed the logic behind this in a shareholder letter, according to a MacRumours report. It said that the “largest change in new iPhone models next year is the removal of the buttons, which would require additional drivers for the haptics engine,”. 

Periscope camera on iPhone 15

Currently, all Apple smartphones use a telephoto lens that offers a 3x zoom. The Periscope camera will be a feature that enhanced the smartphone’s zoom capabilities, bringing the same to 10x optical zoom. The brand has been working on this lens for a while now, and we may see the same in the Apple iPhone 15 series. 

iPhone 15’s rounded design

According to ShrimpApplePro, the upcoming Apple 15 series will be bidding goodbye to the squared-off design we’ve gotten used to over the years. The brand is moving back to its rounded design (last seen on the Apple iPhone 5C launched in 2015. The Apple iPhone 15 series may also come with a titan chassis and will retain the pill-and-hole cutouts for the Dynamic Island featured on the Apple iPhone 14. 

USB Type C Port

India and the European Union have been fairly vocal about the need for common chargers across devices. In fact, the European Parliament has already passed a mandate that makes USB Type C chargers compulsory by 2024. Due to this, Apple may be moving towards USB Type C ports to bring us chargers that are similar to the ones we see on Android smartphones. This may spell the end of the lighting port. 

What do you think of these reported features? Read our review of the Apple iPhone 14 to know what the device offers. 

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JioGamesCloud: Reliance’s New Cloud Gaming Service Now Available in Beta to Everyone

JioGamesCloud is now available for early access, and is accessible as part of a free beta programme. Interested users can sign in using their mobile numbers across PC/ Mac (browser), the JioGames app, and the JioFiber set-top box on television. Controller support is enabled across all platforms, and there is no need to download or install the games. The service is exp...

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What is Red Planet Day, and what is its significance with Mars

Mars, the fourth planet in our solar system (and a potential candidate for human colonisation sometime in the future) is often referred to as the Red Planet. The planet has hardly any air, coupled with a terrain that’s made of a sandy desert. 

There are indications of activities on the planet in the past, with volcanic eruptions, seasons, canyons, polar ice caps, all being a part of the planet’s geography. It is believed that Mars became inhospitable around 4 billion years ago, when its magnetic field died out and the atmosphere eroded.

So, what is Red Planet Day?

The Mariner 4 was the first spacecraft to arrive on Mars on 28th November, 1964. This day is known as Red Planet Day and marks mankind’s first excursion onto the planet. Red Planet Day is celebrated every year. 

The Mariner 4 was built specifically to facilitate space exploration in the future, and its primary purpose was to conduct fly-bys and gather data on the planet. It completed its mission in 8 months, allowing scientists to begin forming hypotheses about the red planet. These findings can be considered the basis of what is now a mountain of research on that planet. 

More facts about Mars

In spite of the fact that the planet died 4 billion years ago, it is still considered the most viable option for human colonisation. The weather on the planet is neither too hot or cold, and there are trace amounts of hydrogen and oxygen still found in the atmosphere. The planet also has ample sunshine. Finding a way to jumpstart organic oxygen production on the planet would be one way to start making it a second home for Earthlings.

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Samsung may unveil a foldable screen laptop with a virtual keyboard very soon

Samsung has been working on foldable devices for a few years now, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 being largely lauded as a high-functioning device that isn’t compromised by the folding technology. Now, the Korean manufacturer is working on a folding laptop, based on the recent patents filed.

The upcoming folding laptop will not be the first of its kind to enter the market. Lenovo has come out with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with a folding display. Similarly, the recently launched ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED has the largest folding screen available in the market at the moment. The patent for the same was filed all the way back in 2020. 

How will the Samsung folding laptop work?

As per the patent that has been filed, the Samsung folding laptop will allow users to fold it in half, thereby decreasing its size and the storage space required. This laptop is likely to have an OLED panel (like most folding devices) and may have a high refresh rate. 

While other folding laptops do come with virtual keyboards, Samsung’s offering will have a virtual trackpad along with the keyboard, which indicates that the laptop will have a touch screen. The schematics for this laptop indicate that the laptop will be quite thin when unfolded, and will come with dual USB Type C ports. These ports may support charging and data transferring functionalities. The laptop is also expected to have a regular selfie camera at the top of the display. The Samsung folding laptop may run on WIndows 11, and have a folding hinge that’s similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. 

Wondering if the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is worth the hefty price tag? Read our review on the same. 

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Samsung could be working on a foldable laptop patent shows an ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo-like design

In the last few years, foldable devices have turned many heads. While all the leading consumer technology brands are giving foldables a chance in their assembly lines, the South Korean tech giant Samsung has led the foldable smartphone market. Although other companies have consumer-grade folding smartphones in the market, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are available globally, making them a convenient choice for most enthusiasts. However, when it comes to other categories, such as foldable laptops, other brands like ASUS and Lenovo are ahead of Samsung.

Samsung foldable laptop’s patent reveals design

Well, that could change soon as Samsung works on a full-size foldable laptop. According to a report by 91mobiles, the company filed for a foldable laptop back in 2020. The patent was filed with the United States Design Patent and published on November 22, 2022. The patent shows that the Samsung foldable laptop has an ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo-like design. 

For those who are catching up, the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo has a conventional display and a secondary touch screen towards the top of the keyboard. However, instead of using a secondary display, Samsung's foldable laptop has one display that folds toward the bottom of the regular screen area and extends the display, pushing the keys towards the edge of the lower side. 

Additionally, a small part of the screen, right next to the keyboard, can be used as the trackpad. The publication has discovered multiple images of the design, all of which seem to depict a similar approach. As far as the user interface is concerned, it should show content in a continuous manner, i.e., the content should flow from the lower part of the screen (below the crease) to the upper part of the screen. 

The design could have certain drawbacks

Hence, users could have a larger screen to interact with the device instead of having a secondary screen. Although the device approaches the concept of foldable laptops in a new way, there could be certain drawbacks. The images suggest that the laptop will have a full-size keyboard, but the keys could travel less due to less space. 

Additionally, most users are accustomed to having a large trackpad at the centre of the chassis. Hence, having a smaller trackpad towards the right corner might make it difficult for some people to use it. Additionally, the foldable display will have a noticeable crease. However, the patent does not reveal any specifications of the Samsung foldable display; the laptop will likely be placed as a flagship product and hence, feature high-end components.

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