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Huaweis Kirin line of processors were once a main rival for Qualcomms Snapdragon mobile SoC series, particularly at the higher end. However, they have been sanctioned out of existence by the US government. There have been rumors of their return in 2023; however, the OEM has reportedly dismissed them as fake news.

Nokia is known for its eco-friendly smartphones. With the X30 5G, the Finnish brand is now utilizing the sustainability concept more than any other manufacturer. The 6.43-inch mid-range smartphone makes comprehensive use of recycled materials and can also be rented as an alternative to buying it.

YUNMI has launched a crowdfunding campaign in China for its VIOMI Portable Graphene Baseboard Electric Heater with Simulation Flame. The gadget has a built-in humidifier, which is used alongside LED lights to generate a fake flame. The device can provide up to 2,200 W power for temperatures up to 35 °C (~95 °F).

SmartWings is currently crowdfunding for its Nano smart blinds. The products are customizable, with Bluetooth and Thread connectivity and support for smart home ecosystems such as Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa. Intelligent settings include blind opening or closing with sunrise or sunset, opening to a set position and linking multiple units to be controlled as one.

As expected, Sony’s God of War Ragnarök turns out to be a beautiful game on PS5 which can undoubtedly compete with the best-looking titles that this current console generation has to offer. Its 1440p performance mode with up to 90 fps appears to be particularly noteworthy since it allows for an extremely smooth gaming experience.

Realme is thought to launch a new mid-range Android smartphone called the 10 Pro Plus with a series-first curved display driven by the new SoC. Now, a well-known tipster claims to have evidence of at least one of those updates. Meanwhile, the devices full spec sheet has allegedly leaked out ahead of its launch.

Reputedly, Samsung plans to bring its Light performance profile to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Already available on the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, the performance profile favours battery life and cooling over processing speed.

Samsung has taken to YouTube to issue another barb towards Apple, its perennial rival. While claiming that it has embraced folding phones and epic cameras, it acknowledges that Apple will join the foldable party within the next two years.

It appears that Qualcomm has confirmed the death of Exynos chipsets in flagship Samsung Galaxy S smartphones. In an earnings call, Qualcomms Chief Financial Officer outlined that it will supply chipsets globally for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, with Europe finally moving on from the likes of the Exynos 2200.

A few months ahead of the release of the highly anticipated successor, the sought-after Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with 128GB of internal storage has now dropped below the US$900 mark on Amazon for the very first since its launch in early 2022.