Gadgets And Technology Daily News | 18 Jul 2023
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Apple Watch Ultra 2023 to Be Manufactured With 3D Printed Parts: Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple is said to be working on the second generation of Apple Watch Ultra, which will succeed the Apple Watch Ultra unveiled last year in September. The timeline for the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra second generation has not been announced yet. A previous report suggested that the next Watch Ultra could be launched in 2026. Now, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has given some new insights about the design of the upcoming smartwatch from Apple, along with the names of the key suppliers for the components.
In a post published on Medium, Kuo claimed that Apple could be adopting 3D printing technology for its upcoming Apple Watch Ultra. The wearable is said to get 3D-printed mechanical parts including the digital crown, side button, and action button. These parts are currently built using a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) process.
He also added while 3D printing too will have to go through the CNC process for back-end processes, it is said to save money on production costs for Apple. It is also likely to speed up the manufacturing process at the same time. The post also reveals that IPG Photonics is the exclusive supplier of laser components, while Farsoon and BLT will be the printer suppliers for 3D-printed mechanical parts for the 2023 Apple Watch Ultra.
The rumors and speculations around the smartwatch keep doing rounds on the internet and as per a recent report, the 2nd generation of the Apple Watch Ultra could be the first to have the microLED feature in its segment. MicroLEDs, or rather their components, are a hundred times smaller than normal LEDs. Hence, they are time taking and logistically more complicated to assemble which could also affect the production process. Apple is said to introduce the microLED display for all their devices including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Last month, Apple introduced watchOS 10, its latest operating system for Apple Watch models, at Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5. The watchOS update comes with several new upgrades like redesigned apps, a new Smart Stack to display relevant widgets, new watch faces, and more.
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus Colour Options Tipped; Once Again Said to Get Dynamic Island
iPhone 15 series is expected to launch soon including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The lineup is expected to succeed the iPhone 14 series, which was released in September 2022. The non-pro models have been tipped to feature 48-megapixel rear camera sensors and come with the Dynamic Island feature from the iPhone 14 Pro lineup. Now, a tipster has suggested the new colour options that the iPhone 15 lineup could launch with.
A tweet by tipster ShrimpApplePro (@VNchocoTaco) citing a Weibo post screenshot by an alleged Foxconn employee, suggests that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to launch in Green, Midnight, Pink, Product (RED), Starlight and Yellow colour options. This backs up an earlier report, which claimed that the models will see the launch of a new cyan-green colour variant, similar to the green option of the iPhone 12 series.
The report added that the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus models are likely to come with frosted glass backs, instead of the usual glossy ones, making them similar in appearance to the higher-end, more expensive Pro models. Another feature the standard iPhone 15 lineup is likely to borrow from the iPhone 15 Pro handsets is the Dynamic Island feature. As stated earlier, this was previously tipped and has been suggested again in the most recent leak by the alleged Apple assembler employee.
Now, the latest leak also reiterates that the base iPhone 15 lineup will feature USB Type-C charging ports, and this is somewhat of an open secret by now. Apple had already confirmed that it will oblige to the new EU regulations and adopt USB Type-C ports, replacing its lightning ports. Even though it is speculated that the company will only allow fast charging and high-speed data transfer with company-certified cables.
Notably, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are currently being offered in Blue, Midnight, Purple, Product (RED), Starlight and Yellow colour options. The handsets start at Rs. 79,900 and Rs. 89,900, respectively, in India.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 to Launch on July 26: Everything We Know So Far
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 are set to launch globally on July 26 at the second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. Samsung, for the first time, will host this event in Seoul. The South Korean tech giant is also expected to introduce the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and the Galaxy Watch 6 series alongside the foldable phones. Several reports including leaked design renders have told us what to expect from the successors of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. Here is a roundup of everything we know about the handsets so far.
In a year that has already seen the launch of many foldable smartphones like the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Motorola Razr 40 and the Razr 40 Ultra, two of the most anticipated releases of the year are the the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 by Samsung, arguably a veteran in the foldable smartphone segment. After its launch on July 26, preorders for the handsets are expected to open on the same day, and the phones have been tipped to go on sale in India starting August 14.
The base 256GB variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will reportedly be priced at EUR 1,899 (roughly Rs. 1,72,400), while the 512GB and 1TB variants are said to be listed at EUR 2,039 (roughly Rs. 1,85,100) and EUR 2,279 (roughly Rs. 2,06,900), respectively. The book-style foldable smartphone is expected to be offered in Black, Blue, and Cream colour options.
Meanwhile, expected to be offered in Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Water Green colour variants, the 256GB and 512GB variants of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 are said to be priced at EUR 1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,08,900) and EUR 1,339 (roughly Rs. 1,21,600), respectively.
Pre-reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are currently open through Samsung.com, Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung-exclusive retail stores in India. It is accessible at a refundable amount of Rs. 1,999 and the company promises benefits worth Rs. 5,000 to customers who pre-reserve.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to sport a 7.6-inch full-HD (1,812, 2,176 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED main display and a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED cover screen. The Galaxy Z Flip 5, on the other hand, is tipped to get a 6.7-inch full-HD (1,080, 2,640 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED primary panel and a 3.4-inch outer display. When folded, the larger cover display of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to allow users to access Google Messages, YouTube, and Google Maps.
Leaked live images of the book-style Galaxy Z Fold 5 suggest that once opened, it will sport thin bezels on the sides and a thick chin at the bottom. The back is seen to hold three camera units placed within a slightly raised camera module and an LED flash unit outside of it. The images also show a near gapless folding design, three mics, and a speaker grille.
The latest leaked hands-on video and images of the dummy units of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 have shown a larger folder-shaped outer display with two camera units but the much-anticipated waterdrop hinge seemed to be missing from the clamshell foldable model. The volume rocker and power button with integrated fingerprint sensor are seen to be placed on the right edge of the phone and the SIM card tray slot is on the left. The bottom edge appears to house a USB Type-C charging port.
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have been tipped to use the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is said to offer up to 12GB of RAM and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 up to 8GB of RAM. The phones are expected to launch in storage variants of 256GB and 512GB. These phones have also been tipped to run Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 out-of-the-box.
The triple rear camera system of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is likely to include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens, and another 12-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens. The cover display is said to hold a 10-megapixel camera and the primary inner screen is tipped to have an under-display 4-megapixel sensor for selfies and video chats.
In the camera department, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to be equipped with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens. The front camera is likely to use a 10-megapixel sensor.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 is said to pack a 4,400mAh battery and weigh 253 grams, while the upcoming Samsung clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 5 is tipped to be backed by a 3,700mAh battery. The phones are also expected to support NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and come with a USB Type-C 3.2 port.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 were said to feature an IP58 rating for dust and water resistance, but a later leak contradicted those claims suggesting that the foldables will continue to be IPX8-rated for splash resistance like the current Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Google Pixel 8 Pro Key Specifications Tipped; Expected to Launch in October
Google Pixel 8 series is expected to launch soon as successor to the Google Pixel 7 lineup which included the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. The upcoming series, like its preceding ones, is expected to launch with a base and a Pro model. A recent leak suggests the key specifications of the Pixel 8 Pro model, which is said to succeed the Pixel 7 Pro, which was released in October 2022 with a Tensor G2 SoC and 5,000mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging support.
Tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) posted the expected key specifications of the upcoming Pixel 8 Pro in a tweet. The leak suggested that the phone will likely sport a 6.7-inch QHD+ (2960 x 1440 pixels) LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and could possibly run Android 14 out-of-the-box.
The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to be powered by an in-house Tensor G3 SoC paired with a Titan chip and 12GB of RAM. The leak suggests that the phone will launch in storage variants of 128GB and 256GB.
For optics, the triple rear camera unit of the handset is expected to include a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support, a 64-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 48-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens. The front camera is likely to be equipped with an 11-megapixel sensor.
The phone is expected to pack a 4,950mAh battery with 27W wired fast charging support. It is also likely to come with a temperature sensor, which had previously been reported to act as a contactless thermometer and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Currently, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is priced at Rs. 67,999 for its 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and is offered in Hazel, Obsidian, and Snow colour options.
Tecno Pova Neo 3 Specifications, Colour Variants Confirmed; Could Debut Soon
Tecno Pova Neo 3 key specifications have been confirmed by the company ahead of the upcoming smartphone's debut. The handset is teased to be powered by a MediaTek chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The smartphone will sport a dual rear camera system. Tecno Pova Neo 3 4G will succeed the Tecno Pova Neo 2, which was launched last year in September, and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. The soon-to-be-launched handset is backed by a powerful 7,000mAH battery.
Tecno Pova Neo 3 specifications have been revealed by the company via a Twitter post. The phone is teased to come in three colour shades namely Mecha Black, Amber Gold, and Hurricane Blue. The phone appears to have a different design than its predecessor, the Tecno Pova Neo 2. It is shown to sport a larger camera island on its back. Additionally, the phone's specifications have also been confirmed. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will also be an expandable RAM of up to 8GB.
The upcoming smartphone from Techno will come with a 6.82-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will have a dual-camera system on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. For selfies, the phone will house an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Furthermore, the Tecno Pova Neo 3 is confirmed to get a 7,000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging. It will run come preloaded with Android 12 with HiOS 8.0 skin on top.
The Tecno Pova Neo 3 is expected to be launched in India soon. The price as well as the exact launch date of the phone are yet to be announced. However, it is tipped to be a budget-friendly smartphone.
According to a recent report, the handset could launch later this month or in the first week of August. The price of smartphone is likely to be set between Rs. 12,000 and Rs. 14,000 in India. The Tecno Pova Neo 3 is also said to feature face recognition, a fingerprint scanner, and NFC support.
Nicolas Cage to Skip Fantasia Film Festival Amidst Hollywood Actors' Strike
Hollywood star Nicolas Cage will not attend Fantasia Film Festival, billed as one of North America's biggest genre festivals, following the strike called by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Cage was due to attend the festival in Montreal, Canada, on July 22 for the world premiere of director Yuval Adler's Sympathy for the Devil, where he was scheduled to receive Fantasia's Cheval Noir career achievement award. Fantasia, which runs from July 20 to August 9, shared the update on its official website.
Last week, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to team up with the screenwriters under the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in the first joint strike after failing to reach a consensus for a new contract with the studios and streaming services, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). "We're sad to announce that due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Nicolas Cage will no longer be able to attend the festival next weekend. We'll be updating our website regularly as we receive news from other announced guests while circumstances evolve. Our hearts are with the actors, as well as with the WGA, and we hope to see the unions get a fair deal soon," the festival organisers said in the statement.
Following the confirmation of the SAG strike on July 13, Judy Greer, star of Aporia, one of Fantasia's other high-profile premieres, did not appear to be available for interview by American entertainment outlet Variety. Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Florence Pugh - the cast of Christopher Nolan's much anticipated film Oppenheimer - left the film's London screening midway in solidarity with the strike called by the Hollywood's actors union.
Recently, actors Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas voiced their support with their protesting colleagues. The strike by Hollywood actors is the first strike since 1980. It is also the first instance when two major Hollywood unions have been on strike at the same time since 1960. Members of the WGA have been protesting since early May, demanding better wages, higher minimum pay, more writers per show, and shorter exclusive contracts among other things.
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