Tecnos flagship device, the Tecno Phantom X2, is out Heres what to expect

Tecno announced the launch of its new premium product, the Tecno Phantom X2 series and the Megabook S1 as a part of its ‘Beyond the Extraordinary’ theme. The products were announced at the Flagship Product Launch 2022 event in Dubai. 

Speaking about the launch, General Manager Jack Guo said “As the demand for premium experiences grows, we grow too. We continue to challenge the status quo of the industry, with the aim of redefining the high-end experience in an ambitious yet accessible way. One way in which we are achieving this goal is by developing exciting partnerships with other industry leaders, joining hands to bring premium products to our customers around the world,” 

Rami Osman, BD Head of MEA from Mediatek spoke about the upcoming flagship too, saying “The TECNO PHANTOM X2 Series, powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9000 chipset, is another milestone for our smartphone flagship family. The Dimensity 9000, built on the 4nm process and running at 3.05GHz, set new benchmarks in terms of power, performance, and energy efficiency. The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 also has a host of innovations in camera and graphics to help make the PHANTOM X2 a superior gaming and multitasking smartphone with immersive experiences for TECNO customers.”

Tecno Phantom X2 (expected specs)

Speakers at the Flagship Product Launch 2022 revealed a few key features of the Tecno Phantom X2. One of the highlights of the smartphone is the new camera technology it employs, which is equipped with a retractable lens that is claimed to produce studio-like images. It will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G chip. The Phantom X2 series will feature a unibody curved design across all models. The Phantom X2 Pro 5G also comes in an eco-friendly edition which has a back cover that’s made of recycled materials. 

Tecno Megabook S1 laptop (expected specs)

The brand also announced the launch of the TECNO MEGABOOK S1 laptop, however, many of its features were kept under wraps. What we do know is that the laptop will run on a 12th gen Intel® Core i7-1260P processor, which makes it feasible to expect a good performance from the device. The laptop only weighs 1.44 kg and is 13.5-mm thick. 

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Samsung will enhance your security by 28 Billion Say hello to the all-screen fingerprint scanner

Fingerprint scanners on smartphones have undoubtedly gone a long way in enhancing the user’s security. This technology is fairly common now, with it being available in smartphones across different price ranges. While the more affordable smartphones utilise optical sensors, others use ultrasonic fingerprint scanners to offer a more premium experience. Now, Samsung is looking to take your security a step further by turning the entire display into one giant fingerprint scanner. 

Samsung announces its all-screen fingerprint scanner

At the recent International Meeting of Information Display (IMID), Samsung revealed that it plans to launch an all-in-one OLED display 2.0. ISORG, a French organisation that speclialises in Organic Photo Diode (OPD) technology, stated that Samsung will be using a multi-fingerprint sensing technology on the display.

Speaking about the same, Dieter May, who is the CEO of ISORG, said “With the OPD technology, you can either use four finger authentication, raising security 2500 million times, or you can use “point to open” on security on single specific apps. Touch that app and it even confirms who you are before opening the app”.

How will the all-screen fingerprint scanner work? 

The OLED display will work as one giant fingerprint scanner, which means that you can place your finger anywhere on the screen in order for it to unlock. According to Samsung, this screen will also be equipped with biosensors that will monitor your blood sugar levels as well as your blood pressure. It will also contain 5G antennae. 

We may see this technology sometime in 2025. As this is a product from Samsung Display, we may even see that year’s Apple iPhone utilise it, along with other smartphones that want to offer high-end flagships that compete with these brands. 

Is Samsung’s display technology all it's cracked up to be? Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 flagship to know more!

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You can now can create and share fun avatars on Whatsapp

Whatsapp’s own blog page explains the concept of avatars to those who haven't used such tech Mark Zuckerberg announced that users will be able to create their own Avatars on Whatsapp, via a Facebook post today. “We're bringing avatars to WhatsApp! Now you can use your avatar as a sticker in chats. More styles coming soon across all our apps.” he said, sharing an image of a fabricated Whatsapp chat wherein a user had created an Avatar of herself DJing. Mark Zuckerberg may just be the last human on earth who has an active Facebook profile and isn’t somebody’s mom. 

before. “Your avatar is a digital version of you that can be created from billions of combinations of diverse hairstyles, facial features, and outfits. On WhatsApp you can now use your personalized avatar as your profile photo or choose from one of 36 custom stickers reflecting many different emotions and actions,” it says.

What are Whatsapp Avatars?

After selecting the right combination of facial features and clothes, you can create your own sticker pack filled with your avatar performing various activities, or expressing different emotions. In many ways, it’s similar to the way a Bitmoji is created and used, with the exception being that you can use it on Whatsapp. 

If you’re wondering why companies are suddenly upping their Avatar game, with Instagram also offering an Avatar creation feature, and Snapchat recently offering a Bitmoji and Adidas collaboration drop, the reason could be simple: The Metaverse. We’ll all need digital avatars to enter the Metaverse and this might be the most basic version of them all. 

Whatsapp says that they will continue to add enhancements to the avatar’s feature lineup, with skin tones, clothing, and facial expressions to help you create the perfect version of yourself. 

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Will Apple actually release its car in 2026 Heres what we know

There have been plenty of rumours circulating regarding the launch of the Apple Car, with dates ranging from 2024 to 2028. Now, fresh rumours indicate that the Apple Car may hit markets 2026. It is believed that this car will not be equipped with self-driving, will run on the Apple Silicon chip, and will be priced under $100,000. There had even been rumours in 2017 that Apple had given up on making their own cars altogether, and was moving on to focus on autonomous vehicle software instead. 

Apple cars won’t have the self-driving feature

According to Bloomberg, Apple is shifting the priority to getting a vehicle out in the market and is willing to sacrifice the self-driving feature for the same.  “In a significant shift for the project, the company is now planning a less-ambitious design that will include a steering wheel and pedals and only support full autonomous capabilities on highways, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.” said the report. The report went on to elaborate “Apple currently plans to develop a vehicle that lets drivers conduct other tasks — say, watch a movie or play a game — on a freeway and be alerted with ample time to switch over to manual control if they reach city streets or encounter inclement weather. The company has discussed launching the feature in North America initially and then improving and expanding it over time.”

What is Apple Silicon?

Apple Silicon is the proprietary chip on which the car will run. It is claimed to be “equal to about four of Apple’s highest-end Mac chips combined.”

Bloomberg states “The heart of Apple’s technology is a powerful onboard computer system — codenamed Denali after the tallest mountain peak in North America — and a custom array of sensors. The processor’s performance is equal to about four of Apple’s highest-end Mac chips combined and is being developed by the company’s silicon engineering group. The chip has reached an advanced state and is considered nearly production-ready, though Apple may scale it down before the car’s launch to lower costs.”

Apple car release date and price

The brand has not revealed the release date for the car as of yet and based on speculations, it will hit markets in 2026. It is believed to be priced below $100,000.

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India to finally evaluate social media algorithms with the Digital India Act

Social media algorithms have always been a great mystery, with many wondering how they are utilised to shape an entire generation. Celebrities like Andrew Schulz, Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, and others have famously talked about how Tiktok’s algorithm for China rewards ‘useful’ content, such as videos on engineering and skill sharing. The short video app rewards twerking and silliness everywhere else. In light of that, India’s determination to evaluate how these algorithms work spells great news.

The government is reportedly working on a proposal that will hold social media platforms more accountable for the content they are showing users, based on profile and browsing history. The proposal is known as Digital India Act (DIA) and will include language that ensures platforms like the metaverse, AI-governed apps, and those that use advanced quantum computing do not slip through the cracks. This will make India a part of a handful of countries that want to take a closer look at how social media algorithms are used. 

“The idea is to prevent misuse of Indian citizens’ data. Even if the data is stored in India, it can be misused by highly advanced algorithms. That must be prevented,” said a government official about the same.

What will the DIA disallow?

The DIA will allegedly have mandates that can regulate the way different tech giants process the data they collect. The idea is to prevent these companies from identifying individuals from an anonymous dataset and then pushing specific content onto them. Social media companies will also have to be more transparent about the processes they use to collect data.

“We are not going to overload the DIA with too many legal regulations. Instead, it will be an umbrella framework with space for executive rules which can be updated as required with time,” officials said.

 

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You can now search for verified government contacts via Truecaller

Truecaller has announced the launch of a new government director available within its app to help people find verified contact details of government officials. The idea is to ensure that citizens can contact officials. This digital government directory has been created to enhance the trust between people and local government rulers, protect them from fraud and spam, and empower citizens to take an active role in local governance. While Truecaller currently has over 240 million users in India, this service may lead to a spike in numbers.

The new Truecaller feature lets you access verified government  contacts

Why has Truecaller launched this feature?

This new feature will offer citizens better access to law enforcement agencies, helplines, educational institutes, embassies, hospitals, and other critical government departments across the whole country.

According to the app, the contact details have been taken directly from official government sources to ensure that they are accurate. The main aim is to help streamline access to pertinent government representations and make things easier for users in India. 

Truecaller revealed that the most effective scams that occur through random numbers are carried out by impersonating different government officials. As the average citizen does not have the contact details of these officials or their offices, they have no way to verify who is actually calling them. The directory should help reduce such cases of fraud, while also allowing customers access to the numbers if they require them. Phone calls from a verified government number will appear with a green background and a blue tick mark to indicate that the number is an authentic one. 

Truecaller is currently working with different departments of the government in order to expand its directory and make it as comprehensive as possible. The next phase will include adding the contact details of representatives who are at the municipal and district levels. 

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Realme UI 40 India launch date has been scheduled for December 8: Here are its top features

The Realme 10 Pro series is right around the block and it will be coming with Realme UI 4.0. Both the phone line as well as the software version is already out in the Chinese market. Today, the brand’s chief Mr Madhav Sheth revealed that we will be getting the new Android 13-based Realme UI update with the Realme 10 Pro smartphones out of the box. He has classified Realme UI 4.0 improvements in 4 key areas viz. design, interaction, fluidity, and security. 

We are officially rolling out realme UI 4.0 with our upcoming #realme10ProSeries5G . The new operating system aims to enhance 4 critical areas - design, interaction, fluidity, & security to ensure a seamless user experience. pic.twitter.com/CS4gqiEeq0

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) December 6, 2022 Realme UI 4.0 features 

One of the new and noticeable UI elements would be Realme UI 4.0’s card-style layout, which arranges information across the interface in customizable ‘cards’. 

Always-on-display on Realme UI 4.0 gets interactive music player controls which means you don’t have to unlock the phone lock screen to adjust the playback.

You can even personalize the AOD with your expression-based Bitmoji emojis.

So, that pretty much addresses the design and interaction aspects of Realme UI 4.0.

Now when we speak of fluidity, you get Dynamic Computing Engine for optimum resource allocation, Quantum Animation Engine 4.0 for a smoother UI, and the brand claims a 10% boost in performance whilst offering a 4.7% gain in terms of power efficiency. 

As the name suggests, Auto Pixelate lets you automatically pixelate personal information on screenshots.

Lastly, for security, you have a Private Safe equipped with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

There are many more small yet ‘could-be-useful’ features sprinkled throughout the new Realme software. We’ll get to know them on December 8, which is when both the software and the phones carrying them will launch. So, stay tuned.

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