When it comes to tech headlines, there are times when things aren’t too busy – this is not one of those times. In fact, this week alone we’ve gotten some major announcements from some of the biggest brands including OnePlus, Nothing, as well as Qualcomm, to name a few. If you’re curious as to what you might have missed out on, then we’ve put together this quick list of tech headlines for you to check out. Let’s get started!
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Meet Realme’s New 13 Pro Series Phones
Realme recently added a couple of new smartphones to its product lineup with the new Realme 13 Pro series, which includes two models – the Realme 13 Pro+ and Realme 13 Pro. Both models come with IP65 rating for a bit of added dust and water protection which is always a welcome inclusion. As with a lot of segment rivals, both the 13 Pro and Pro+ come with massive 6.7-inch displays with a resolution of 1080×2412 pixels. Realme has also equipped the 13 Pro series with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, paired with an Adreno 710 GPU for gaming and graphics processing.
Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, a Mid-tier Chipset
Qualcomm recently announced the launch of its new Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, which falls within the company’s more “budget” oriented platforms. A 4nm chip with 5G capabilities, the 4a Gen 2 also comes with several other features including Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+ Technology which allows devices to charge up to 50% in just 15 minutes, support for up to 84 MP single-shot capture, and even AI-powered Voice Activation for clear communication even in noisy environments. Qualcomm adds that Xiaomi will be the first smartphone manufacturer to feature the 4s Gen 2 in an upcoming smartphone.
The Nothing Phone 2a Gets an Upgrade
The spotlight is once again on Nothing with the launch of the Phone 2a Plus, an upgrade of sorts to the wallet-friendly Nothing Phone 2a from a while back. For one, the 2a Plus features a more metallic finish, which does somewhat evoke a more premium look and feel of sorts versus its predecessor. Another upgrade with the Phone 2a Plus is MediaTek’s Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G, which is only available on the 2a Plus, at least for the time being. Nothing says that the specially-designed chip provides the phone with a 10% increase in overall CPU performance, alongside up to 30% improvement with GPU speeds.
Google Pixel Watch 3: Here’s What the Leaks Say
While Google’s been gearing up for its upcoming launch event this August, the Internet has been rather busy digging up everything it can about the company’s upcoming hardware, and we now have a much more accurate look at what to expect with Google’s Pixel Watch 3, courtesy of the folks over at Android Headlines. It’s expected that the Pixel Watch 3 will be available in a 41mm and 45mm model, newer screens which max out at 2,000 nits of peak brightness, as well as faster charging speeds.
OnePlus Teases its “Apex” Edition Foldable
OnePlus recently announced that it was launching the OnePlus Open “Apex” Edition, an upgrade from the original OnePlus Open launched a while back. The first thing you’ll undoubtedly notice about the new model is its eye-catching red paint job, something not seen on most foldable Android phones out there. OnePlus adds that the Apex edition features new additions such as “enhanced” storage, as well as OnePlus’ new generative AI features. It’s also expected to feature more RAM inside – if true, it might outsize the 16GB which was available on the original OnePlus Open.
