It’s the final weekend before Christmas kicks in, and with only a few days left until 2024 ends it’s certainly been interesting to see the constant tech releases which for the most part no know limits when it comes to calendars, holidays and such. With that said, we’ve put together this round-up of select tech headlines from the past few days including new stuff from ASUS, Nothing, Motorola and more. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this quick catch-up of this week’s news.
Nothing OS 3 Starts to Roll Out
As Android 15 continues to arrive for more smartphone brands and models, we’re now getting different versions of the OS upgrade in a variety of flavours, and Nothing OS 3 is the latest to go live. There are a lot of under-the-hood changes, but users can expect new changes and features including a new AI-powered smart drawer mode which can easily categorize apps based on their type, a new Nothing Gallery app for photos and videos with expanded editing and search features, a new lock screen with tweaks to user customization, shared widgets which can be used alongside other users, a new countdown widget, and other visual changes to fonts and such.
Internet Leak Lists Supposed Switch 2 Specs
A list of several key specifications of the Nintendo Switch successor was shared online by @deckwizardyt over on X/Twitter – based on the photos shared, the Switch 2 will come with a design that resembles the original and OLED versions of the console. This time around, the Joy-Cons will feature a magnetic connection point rather than the sliding rail mechanism that Nintendo currently uses, as well as Hall Effect analogue sticks. The Switch 2’s main tablet component will also feature a kickstand, but will come with a larger size thanks to the alleged 8-inch display.
Meet ASUS’ New Compact PC, the NUC 14 Pro AI
ASUS recently unveiled the NUC 14 Pro AI, a compact PC that runs on Intel’s Core Ultra series processors, and comes preloaded with Windows 11 and Microsoft Copilot+ AI features. ASUS says that the NUC 14 Pro AI is equipped with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 processors (Series 2), which come with a “multi-architecture” design. With that said however, it should be noted that it’s designed and marketed towards enterprise and business users, as well as for entertainment and industrial purposes.
After an Affordable Android Phone? Motorola’s got You Covered
Motorola recently announced its latest addition to the Moto E series with the new E15, giving budget smartphone buyers a new choice to look forward to if they’re shopping around for an affordable Android phone. One key defining feature of the Moto E15 is the software inside – due to its price, it’s not running the latest Android 15 version, but instead comes pre-loaded with Android 14 Go. Motorola has equipped the E15 with the MediaTek Helio G81, a 6.7-inch display, and a dual-camera setup on the back with a 32MP main sensor.
HMD Also Launches an Android 14 Go Phone
Former Nokia mobile brand owner HMD also announced its own Android 14 Go smartphone in the form of the HMD Arc. The phone features a 6.52-inch display, a Unisoc 9863A chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, a 5,000 mAh battery, as well as a 13MP main camera and a 5MP front camera. It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, SD card support for up to 128GB, FM radio support, and up to two years of software support from HMD.
