Recently we just got official launches succession of Ulefone Armor 24 and Armor Pad 2. Helping Ulefone brand gain more reputation in the world of rugged phones and devices. Now we already have pre-sale offers for these two highly anticipated devices. These devices not only boast innovative features and durability, but are now available at very affordable prices. With the Armor 24 priced at $199.99 and the Armor Pad 2 at $239.99, Ulefone is refreshing a new height for affordability without compromising on quality and performance. Let’s dive into the updated pre-sale offers in detail.
Armor 24: Priced at only $199.99 (Saves $199.99 from the Original price of $399.98)
The Ulefone Armor 24 features a monster 22,000mAh battery capacity. And is now available at an initial promotional price of $199.99. Much better than the original launching price of $399.98 from Ulefone officials. To celebrate the first sale at AliExpress, Ulefone offers 45% large discount, along with extra $10 full coupon on the platform. And surprisingly, another $10 coupon is provided for you to lower the price to just $199.99.
This means customers can enjoy a massive discount of $199.99 from the original price, or well, half of the original price for the handset.The combination of these discounts makes the Armor 24 an enticing option for tech enthusiasts seeking real outdoor rugged device with exceptional battery life, durability and affordability.
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Armor Pad 2: Priced at only $239.99 (Saves $259.99 from the Original Price of $499.98)
“Power and performance at an unmatched price” can be used to describe the latest rugged tablet of Ulefone, Armor Pad 2. With 18.600 mAh mammoth power capacity, outdoor camping light and other high performance, Armor Pad 2 can be pre-ordered at only $239.99 from October 16th, 2023. Compared to the original releasing price, it saves you more than half of the price. That’s from the 50% discount to $249.99, together with an additional $10 platform coupon.
With its powerful specifications and rugged design, the Armor Pad 2 delivers an exceptional tablet experience at a remarkably low price.
Experience the Ultimate Rugged Mobile Devices
Ulefone’s pre-sale offers not only provide significant discounts but also enable customers to experience the peak of mobile technology. The Armor 24’s outstanding battery life, combined with its rugged durability and advanced features, ensures users can confidently tackle their daily tasks and adventures without interruption. At the same time, the Armor Pad 2 offers powerful performance, ample storage, and a stunning 11-inch display. Making it the perfect companion for work, entertainment and creativity.
The three days initial promotion starts on October 16th, 2023 and will end on October 18th, 2023. To take advantage of these incredible pre-sale offers, you should visit the official Ulefone website. And secure your Armor 24 or Armor Pad 2 in time. These limited-time offers provide the opportunity to own cutting-edge devices, that epitomize endurance, performance and value.
It’s been a month since Mortal Kombat 1 was released. The meta has developed in such a way that many players believe that characters like Raiden, Baraka, Kenshi, Johnny Cage, and Ashrah are among the top tiers.
However, it appears that Sindel could rise through the ranks due to a recent discovery. As it turns out, Sindel has a near inescapable touch of death sequence in Mortal Kombat 1. Since this appears to be due to a bug in the game, players are hopeful that this will be patched out.
In a couple of different clips, it’s demonstrated by TheMightyUnjust and Rewind that Sindel can deplete an entire health bar. This situation works both against a training CPU set to auto block and a human holding the block button.
While one might initially believe that the combo can be escaped by performing a combo breaker, Sindel actually has access to a unique special that prohibits the opponent from doing so for a duration. Needless to say, this combo involves Sindel performing this action near the beginning of the sequence.
This means that the opponent only has a very small opportunity to perform their combo breaker at the start of the combo, but only if they have enough resources to do so. After the Sub-Zero Kameo is called to freeze the opponent, they’ll then be forced to eat the entire sequence.
Part of why this combo deals so much damage is due to the fact that the combo counter keeps resetting. In other words, this is actually numerous combos linked together in situations where the opponent is apparently unable to block or use an armored special to escape.
Every new major update is exciting for the Minecraft community. Everyone is interested in what Mojang, with the help of the players, will add to the game. The Minecraft Live 2023 event was streamed recently and, as expected, it revealed a whole bunch of new features coming to the game with the Minecraft 1.21 update. It’s not an End update nor is it an inventory update, it’s an update about combat and tinkering, with one of the most prominent additions being the Trial Chambers. Today, we will be exploring the trial chamber, a new combat-oriented structure, soon coming to Minecraft. So, get your armor and swords ready, and let’s jump in!
What Is a Trial Chamber in Minecraft
The trial chamber is a giant underground structure. It focuses on providing players with unique and exciting combat challenges. Moreover, the visual style of this structure is nothing like you have seen before in the game. The trial chamber will consist of procedurally generated rooms connected to the tunnels, staircases, and the central corridor.
The corridor is a wide tunnel in the center of the structure, and it willlead to various rooms on multiple Y levels. The thick pillars all around this pathway will easily indicate this location. The chamber is filled with traps, dangers, supply chests, and treasures. Furthermore, you will notice that many of the blocks used in the structure are completely new.
Besides already-known blocks like copper blocks and chains, there are also tuff block variants, perhaps tuff bricks, chiseled tuff bricks, and polished tuff. You will even find more copper block variants, such as transparent copper grates, as well as perhaps chiseled copper. Not only that, the copper block family is being extended even further with copper doors and trapdoors.
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For some of the new copper blocks, both first and last-stage blocks were shown in Minecraft Live. This probably means every single block will go through all four oxidation stages, giving you plenty more building and creative opportunities.
Instead of torches or lanterns, trial chambers use a new light source called Copper Bulbs. These are special light source blocks that emit light depending on the oxidation state they are at. If the bulb is fully oxidized, it will emit the lowest light level. Whereas, if it’s at the initial stage and completely orange, it’ll emit the highest light level.
Similarly to other copper blocks, you can scrape off the oxidation with an axe and revert the copper bulb one stage back. You will probably be able to wax this block too to keep its current oxidation stage and light level. We will have to test it out ourselves once the beta snapshots are released, so stay tuned for more information.
Where Can You Find a Trial Chamber
So far, not much information has been revealed about where the trial chambers actually generate in Minecraft 1.21. Right now, all we know is that they’re present underground and can be located while exploring caves. Will they be similar to Minecraft 1.20’s ancient city structure, as in they will generate deep underground, below a specific terrain feature? We don’t know just yet, but as soon as the snapshots start being released, we’ll make sure to let you know.
Mobs in the Minecraft Trial Chamber
The trial chamber is a structure geared towards combat experience and challenges. Therefore, mobs are one of the biggest and most important aspects of it. For now, we know about two major mob features of this structure: the trial spawner and the Breeze.
Trial Spawner
Trial spawner is a special spawner type found only in the trial chambers. It spawns hostile mobs just like the regular mob spawner, but it also adapts to the number of players that join the battle. More players means a more difficult fight. The trial spawner will give you a hint about what mobs it will spawn based on the blocks surrounding it.
For example, as shown in the Minecraft Live 2023 event video, ice blocks around the spawner indicate that it will spawn strays. Currently, we don’t know what other mobs we can expect, but there will likely be lots of options. Moreover, this spawner spawns mobs in batches, not continuously.
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Once you defeat all the spawned mobs, the trial spawner will go into the cooldown state, indicated by the smoke particles coming out from the center. Not only that, but it’ll also drop loot for you, in the form of emeralds and diamonds, and possibly some other precious materials too.
You can come back later to the spawner and have another round of battles all over again, thus, bringing replayability and a chance to earn more rewards. Trial spawner is meant to provide you and your friends with an amazing and fun combat challenge, so it’s not as efficient as the regular spawner.
It will take a lot of time to break this block, and you cannot obtain and move it to a different location. All in all, the trial spawner will be a fun challenge, no matter whether you play in the survival world or with your friends.
The Breeze
There’s another challenge in the trial chambers located underground, and it’s a playful hostile mob called Breeze. The Breeze is a new boss-like mob that spawns in trial chambers. It is a unique wind-controlling mob that moves around constantly and jumps from one location to the other. It has a special ranged attack called “wind charge” or “wind burst”. This attack won’t deal any damage if it just bursts and blows things away.
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However, it will damage anything that it collides directly with, so staying far away is the best way of dodging the wind charge. In addition, this special attack can even interact with blocks such as levers, buttons, and trapdoors. This makes the Breeze harder to deal with since the rooms in the trial chambers contain these trapdoor trap areas on the floor, where players can get stuck.
Loot Found in Minecraft’s Trial Chamber
The trial chamber contains various different rooms with challenges and loot chests. For now, it’s unclear what loot these chests will hold (as Minecraft devs kept it a secret at the event). Will it be a new rare special weapon? Or perhaps items necessary for crafting some of the cool, new Minecraft 1.21 blocks and items? We don’t know just yet, but we’ll keep updating this article as soon as we learn more details about the next update’s features. So, stay tuned!
Currently, that’s all we know about the trial chamber structure in Minecraft. So, what do you think about this epic battle building? Do you look forward to exploring it with your friends? Let us know in the comments below!
Google has first introduced the lossless USB Audio feature with the Android 14 Beta 2. For those unaware, it mainly promises to offer an audiophile-grade experience through compatible USB-wired headphones. And when it’s accessible, you can enjoy uncompressed audio files just like they were originally created. Well, if you got yourself a Google Pixel 8 device, the feature is coming to you soon.
Google has just confirmed that lossless USB audio will be dropping to the recently released Pixel 8 series and phones from other OEMs soon. According to Google’s VP of Engineering, the OS support is ready at this stage. All that the new devices require is support from app developers.
What Support for Lossless Audio on Google Pixel 8 Series Means
The thing is, lossless audio has been around for a good while. But it’s yet to see a mainstream implementation. And there are some good reasons why the feature wasn’t quite mainstream. First of all, lossless audio often comes with a premium price tag. Take the Tidal and Apple Music subscription costs, for example.
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Second, it’s not easy to obtain audio files in a lossless format. In general, uncompressed audio files have a file size of about 10.6 megabytes per minute. To store lossless audio files locally, you need to have a large internal space. But now that the Google Pixel 8 series will get official support, things will be easier for audiophiles.
They no longer need to get music service subscriptions to get the most out of the music tracks. And Google Pixel 8 devices already come with up to 1TB of storage. So, storage requirements won’t be an issue for the audiophiles either.
What’s more important is that lossless audio will also be available on future devices with Android 14. So, it’s not just the Google Pixel 8 devices that will get the feature. But Google’s VP of Engineering has said the implementation will require support from the device makers. Hopefully, we’ll see some mid-range devices debuting with the feature.
Back in late August, Bandai Namco revealed that Leone Abbacchio would be the first DLC character for Season 2 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. Earlier today, it was revealed that Yuya Fungami is slated to be the second DLC fighter of the season.
Yuya Fungami’s Stand is Highway Star, localized to Highway Go Go. Though Highway Go Go is said to have unimpressive fighting power, it has above average speed and excels at long distances.
During the trailer, Yuya mentions how Highway Go Go still remembers the scent of his opponent. This isn’t just Yuya trash talking as Highway Go Go is said to have an enhanced sense of smell.
Upon acquiring an enemy’s scent, Highway Go Go can automatically lock on to an opponent. He can even dismember and then reassemble himself to a closer position to the opponent upon doing so.
It seems that these attributes are reflected in Yuya Fungami’s trailer. Rather than fighting up close, Yuya’s combos rely on him juggling opponents with projectiles and other ranged attacks.
When I first played Insomiac’s Spider-Man game in 2018, I believed all my childhood dreams had come true. As a multidecade old fan of the web-slinging superhero, I waited with bated breath for a hint of action after Miles Morales. However, I had tempered my expectations, knowing that the studio could definitely not top their previous creations. But after spending more than 20 hours swinging around New York City in Spider-Man 2, I have been proven wrong. Spider-Man 2 packs more than the deadly Venom, and that’s no secret. However, I just wasn’t prepared for what lay in store for me.
Thanks to the good folks over at Sony and my editor, I could score an early copy of Spider-Man 2 and play to my heart’s content over the last two weeks. What follows is an honest review of a game series that has been decades in the making and how it’s taking shape to bring you more excitement.
Note: The review below contains mild spoilers. Proceed with caution.
Enter, Pursued by Spider-Men
Spider-Man 2 takes place after the events of Miles Morales, which was more like a DLC after the 2018 Spider-Man game. The namesake young Spider is noticeably older now and is struggling with college admissions. Peter, on the other hand, is struggling with managing his personal life along with his identity. However, everything begins to spiral almost immediately as Sandman escapes confinement. As the Spidermen ditched their normal duties once again, I was given the controls in what felt like an amazing chase sequence.
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Insomniac has a penchant for creating spectacular scenes, and that is the first thing that came to my mind as I went around NYC pursuing the large sand monster. As expected, and as seen in the gameplay trailer, the fight was littered with some incredibly well-done cinematic cutscenes, quick time events, and a fair bit of navigating through buildings while you fight multiple mini Sandmen and ultimately defeat the big one. While the fight until that point didn’t feel something very new, I was surprised a second later with some new toys.
The new toys in question are Web Wings, making traversing the city easy for the player. More on this later. As the fight wraps up and we send Sandman back behind bars, he warns of impending doom and someone coming for us. This is when Kraven the Hunter, one of the game’s antagonists, enters, and the story unfolds.
A Darker Shade of Black
As Sandman gets tucked away in his prison cell, the story of Kraven the Hunter begins. Kraven is a child of the forest and, as such, ruthless in all things necessary. The infamous hunter roams the wilds, looking for the most dangerous prey. And in this game, he has set his eyes on New York. As Kraven and his Hunters enter the city and begin killing villains, it is our friendly neighborhood Spiderman duo that comes to the rescue.
Between all this, however, we need to turn our attention to Oscorp because it’s where lies an important piece of the story. Harry, who you might have seen in the previous trailers and in the post-credits scene of Miles Morales, is back and is seemingly cured. As part of his new life, the character wants to join ranks with Peter and heal the world. Fast friends as they are, Peter and Harry begin spending time together. This is also when we start to see Peter spend less time with Miles, which also causes the former to withdraw himself. While it was too early to tell, I had an inkling Harry could come in the way even more later on.
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This part of the story is followed by a time period where I went through some ‘filler missions.’ While they were still interesting, the pace of the story began to feel a bit like a drag at one point. However, that changed when a certain black symbiote called Venom entered the mix and joined the ranks of villains in Spider-Man 2. Following Venom’s entry, there is a slow unraveling of the spool of yarn that I could kind of see coming. And with Black Cat out of NYC, the task of playing with this spool of yarn fell on our two spidey friends.
Partially Predictable yet Extremely Satisfying
Since the game follows a linear story path, I had already begun to guess what was going to happen. However, this has nothing to do with bad writing or poor storytelling. As a pop-culture fan, I have grown up watching Spider-Man movies for a solid decade. And while my comic book knowledge isn’t top-notch, I had enough help. As such, I could foretell what was about to happen. However, I wasn’t prepared for how Spider-Man 2 went about it.
Insomniac has taken a seemingly simple story and approached it beautifully while taking some creative liberty. As the game moves along, it takes not one but multiple dark turns that make me rethink my entire experience. Call it a change of pace or a different tone, but this game felt like diving into the dark recesses of minds that I thought were all light.
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This is also when we see the rift between the two playable characters widen and, at one point, stretch to their breaking point. However, the best part is that this change is gradual and not because of just Kraven or Venom. There is a nice sprinkle of co-relation between Kraven’s interest in New York, Peter, and his changes, and how Venom comes into it all. You might even find yourself doubting your own side at one point.
Each character, including Peter, Miles, and MJ, goes through steady and still interesting developments that render them into new people by the time I am done with them. As I saw my favorite heroes fight amongst themselves and get greedy for power not of this Earth, I began to lose hope of a peaceful resolution and a happy ending.
Fortunately, Spider-Man 2 knew we were suckers for redemption arcs. The final act of the game is all about letting go of greed and coming back to what you were. Seeing those final moments reminded me of 2007’s Spider-Man 3 where MJ tries to help Peter and brings him back to reality, hitting with a powerful quote — “Everybody needs help sometimes, Peter. Even Spider-Man.” While we won’t spoil the end for you, I will say that it perfectly connects back to the narrative undertone that runs throughout the entire game.
However, you might have mentioned the lack of more mention about Kraven the Hunter. Did he fall off the edge of NYC? Not exactly. But to see how all the chips fall in the game later on, you will have to play it yourself.
My overall experience with Spider-Man 2’s story was even more of an emotional rollercoaster than the last one. While I felt excitement and giddy in the first half, it was replaced with sadness and even anxiety in parts later on. The game essentially manipulates players by making them sympathize with the characters while disliking them simultaneously.
The ending is as bittersweet as I expected and even left me with a nice post-credits scene (more on this coming later this week). Spider-Man 2, unlike other games, plays out like a well-done experience that can quite easily be confused for a movie or book. However, since it is a game indeed, I got to enjoy the story while having an active part in how it plays out.
Spider-Man 2 Is Grander than Ever
While the story itself is satisfying, Spider-Man 2 has also doubled its dose of action and exhilaration. There are multiple boss fights in the game that each have their own nuances required to win. Fortunately, Peter and Miles are more powerful than ever and have several new and old abilities. These include old reliable such as Venom Punch and Venom Smash to blow away your enemies to new abilities like Thunder Burst and Galvanize.
Peter gets the bigger end of the stick in the game and has even more abilities to choose from (more on the revamped skills tab below). This, in turn, is because of the multiple suit changes, including with and without Venom powers. As you might be able to tell, Venom abilities are absolutely terrifying and capable of causing some serious damage. These will be extremely helpful to you in the second half when enemies get bigger and badder.
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Speaking of enemies, there are many new ones in the game. As I played more and the story went ahead, I faced more terrifying forces that sometimes felt overwhelming. The boss fights, as mentioned above, follows the same fashion. They are cinematic, fast-paced, and involve a lot of action that somehow dwarfs Dr. Ock’s final fight in the initial game.
Regarding graphical realism, Spider-Man 2 looks about the same as its predecessors. While things are tidied up, Insomniac seems to have gone with a tried and tested approach and just made it a bit better. This is evident with some light and scatter effects here and there. Most of my gameplay was centered around the 60FPS Performance mode, and it ran perfectly well on our PS5. However, the Fidelity mode itself looked quite beautiful. A thing to note, though, is that I did appreciate the improved reflections this time around.
However, amidst all this, there are a few bugs here and there that sometimes hamper the experience. Enemies and civilians floated in the air, Spider-Man clipped into buildings, and a few levels crashed the game at times. The final mission for me was bugged, and I had to do it thrice. This was after the latest patch provided by Sony. Still, we can chalk it up to an early build, but make sure to have ample save files to avoid corruption.
Gameplay: Old Recipe, New Ingredients
In its traditional sense, Spider-Man 2 follows almost the same gameplay mechanics we have come to know and love. You still rely on the good old swinging mechanics that got you through the city, albeit with improvements. However, swinging in Spider-Man 2 feels more flexible and more vivid than ever before, at least to me. Or, maybe it had been so long since I swung around in NYC. Zipping to places and point launches will also come as second nature to veteran gamers.
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Furthermore, Insomniac has inserted new ingredients in an already winning recipe that still adds variety to the gameplay. For starters, the biggest inclusion, as mentioned above, is the Web Wings that let players fly around the map with ease. All I needed to do was gain enough height and open them up to traverse faster. They made traversing NYC effortless as I flew around like a mini Superman.
Perhaps this is also the reason why fast travel is not unlocked by default and must be gained in every district. This is one little detail that still bothers me, but it’s a game decision. Other additions, like Slingshot Launch that’s shown in the trailer, are useful, but I relied on my abilities to get by naturally.
Speaking of NYC, the map in Spider-Man 2 is twice as big as ever. The locked boroughs of the city in the older game are now available and have many new activities to take part in. These include a string of part collection activities, weapon stashes, public app requests, and, of course, Photo Ops. I was a bit sad at the lack of backpacks this time, but there’s more than enough variety to compensate. The in-game map and UI have also been updated to be more visually appealing and easier to understand.
Turn down the Difficulty This Time
Combat is even more fast-paced than before, with AI that just won’t quit. Insomniac has assumed and used the growth of Peter and Miles from the previous games. While I was still able to web up enemies, swing kick, and perform all sorts of stunts, they were smarter this time around. The game expected me to understand that each enemy requires a different solution. So, as time passes, the enemies only get harder to defeat; this time, it takes all you have to defeat them.
This was a pleasant and frustrating surprise with this sequel. If you are the sort of player who played the first one at medium difficulty, you should probably turn it down this time around.
This forced me to think on my feet and gave me a rich mix of challenge and the intense satisfaction you feel when winning. This did involve some raging, too, but nothing I couldn’t handle (I’m a Siege veteran, after all). At its core, Spider-Man 2’s difficulty and AI is a fight you will feel like going through to save New York from powerful, new enemies.
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Stealth takedowns in the game largely remain unchanged as the Spiders zip from ceilings to walls in search of prey. So if you are used to it already, you will have no problem this time either. However, the inclusion of the Web Zip helped out a lot.
While Spider-Man 2 amps up the difficulty, the revamped Skills tab helps even the odds. While there are still three different tabs, as in Spider-Man 2018, they have now been divided into Peter, Miles, and a shared one that affects both. Peter’s skills focus on brute force, while Miles is the swifter one. The shared tab focuses on traversal, swinging, and parrying, but I did not invest a lot of points there. Even though Spider-Man 2 maintains its difficulty throughout, the new skills helped me keep the tide in my favor while still being slightly out of breath.
When it comes to a panache, Insomniac gives you plenty of variety there. Spider-Man 2’s Digital Deluxe Edition has 10 exclusive Spidey suits that look amazing. These include the Apunkalyptic Suit, which comes with a low-tech design; the Tactical Suit, which is inspired by Japanese media; and many more. The devs have worked with several artists around the globe to make these possible, so there’s something for everyone. However, don’t fret; even the Standard Edition comes with 65 Suits and brand-new Suit Styles that unlock alternate shaders for some of them. Mods come back in the form of “Suit Tech,” where you can increase your damage health, add another focus bar, and much more.
Spider-Man 2’s approach towards gameplay and mechanics is simple: “Don’t fix what isn’t broken, but add some salt.” And to Insomniac’s credit, it pays off well. The game’s skeleton remains the same, which will help veterans and newbies adapt quickly and get immersed in the story from the get-go. However, simultaneously, you will get amped difficulty, new skills, gadgets, and a few more tricks up your sleeve that add that much-appreciated zest. As one of my favorite games loves to say, “Variety is the spice of life.”
Spider-Man 2: Is It Worth the Experience?
I have been gaming for quite some time now. And as I have gotten older, my faith in AAA Studios has steadily diminished, and the state in which 2023’s biggest games launched hasn’t helped. However, spending north of 20 hours swinging around New York and helping people as Spider-Man, I am left with a mix of emotions. Spider-Man 2, in particular, harkens me back to the days of God of War (2018). The first time I finished that game, I thought the upcoming sequel could never match its intensity. I was proven wrong ten times over.
Spider-Man 2, in its essence, had the same effect on me. After almost two decades of watching my favorite childhood superhero go through numerous comics, movies, and games, Spider-Man 2018 proved to be a definite experience for me. However, as I sit here typing this out, I realize that Spider-Man 2 is what Ragnarok is to God of War.
Whether it is the brilliantly executed and gripping story (albeit with a few flaws but what isn’t), the ever-expansive New York City, the smoother-than-butter swinging and combat, or any number of different things, it’s been planned with meticulous detail. And it is this labor of love that keeps me coming back to a select few studios time and time over to experience these breathtaking stories.
For all those reasons and more, I can happily recommend Spider-Man 2 as your next purchase so you may be Greater. Together.
Xiaomi is gearing up for a big unveiling of its latest flagship lineup, the Xiaomi 14 smartphones, according to reports that surfaced last week.
In an unexpected move, Xiaomi’s founder, Lei Jun, took to his Weibo page just an hour ago to offer an exciting detail. He assured fans with the words, “Don’t worry, this smartphone will be very, very powerful.” This marks a rare instance of the company’s top executive providing insight into their upcoming device.
Lei Jun said that the Xiaomi 14 will offer Much Power
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Qualcomm has announced that it will be hosting the Snapdragon Summit from October 25-26, 2023. During this summit, Qualcomm is set to officially introduce the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 mobile platform. The highly-anticipated Xiaomi 14 will be official just a day later, on October 27.
Xiaomi 14 will be the very first smartphone to run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 SoC, according to official confirmations. This SoC promises a performance leap that will set a new standard in the world of smartphones. Moreover, Xiaomi 14 is anticipated to shatter the mold by reducing its screen bezel to a mere 1 mm. Potentially establishing an unprecedented industry record.
But the innovation doesn’t stop with hardware alone. Xiaomi will introduce MIOS, a brand-new operating system that prioritizes speed and fluidity. It’s an exciting prospect that hints at a more seamless and efficient user experience. With these developments on the horizon, Xiaomi is gearing up to stake its claim as a major player in the smartphone market once again.
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Other Expected Features
In addition to the features mentioned above, the Xiaomi 14 is also expected to have a number of other impressive features, including:
A high-resolution AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate
A triple-lens rear camera system with a 50MP primary sensor
A large battery with fast charging support
Wireless charging support
Stereo speakers
The Xiaomi 14 is shaping up to be one of the most impressive smartphones of 2023. With its powerful SoC, innovative display, and new operating system, the Xiaomi 14 is sure to be a popular choice for consumers.
The new operating system
One original piece of information that I can add to this article is that I believe that MIOS, the new operating system that Xiaomi is developing for the Xiaomi 14, could be a great addition to the smartphone industry.
MIOS will be a lightweight and fast operating system that focuses on speed and fluidity. This could make MIOS an attractive option for consumers.
If Xiaomi is able to successfully launch MIOS with the Xiaomi 14, it could be a major coup for the company and could help to solidify its position as one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the world.
Conclusion
The Xiaomi 14 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2023. With its powerful SoC, innovative display, and new operating system, the Xiaomi 14 is sure to turn heads when it is available in October.
So, as the anticipation builds and the launch date draws near, smartphone enthusiasts await the unveiling of the Xiaomi 14 series. With its powerful specifications, sleek design, and innovative operating system, Xiaomi‘s flagship line promises to be a good addition to the mobile industry. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting release.
Virtual YouTubers (or VTubers) have been growing in popularity all over the world, but especially Japan, and now some of them are getting to cross over into the realm of fighting games.
Capcom revealed their official Nijisanji X Street Fighter 6 collaboration with some of the big VTuber roster shown off to be featured in special collector items.
From the Nijisanji Project, Kuzuha as been redesigned to be Luke, Yashiro Kizuku as Ryu, Azuchi Momo for classic Chun-Li, Ibrahim as Ken, Sasaki Saku as E. Honda, and Kanda Shoichi becoming JP.
For the promotion, each VTuber has their Street Fighter costume featured across a number of different products including wall scrolls, throw pillows, acrylic stands, bags, keychains and buttons.
It’s not surprising to see Capcom get closer with VTubers after the recent CR Cup events have been massive successes for Street Fighter 6 in Japan, and don’t be surprised if we end up seeing more in the future.
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You won’t be able to just go out and simply buy these, however, as they’re part of Capcom’s Capkuji service.
Capkuji is one of those gacha / lottery services that’ll send users a random item for each pull they buy, which in this case seems to be 880 Yen (~$6 USD).
That being said, though, if you know where to look, you can probably find somewhere online to get exactly what you’d want if you need them that badly.
Orders for the Nijisanji X SF6 collaboration are set to open on October 20 and run through November 2 though aren’t scheduled to actually ship out until early-mid March 2024.
These items are of course only being shipped in Japan as well, but again, you can probably find them if you know where to look.
Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 5 along with the Galaxy Fold 5 in India. The phone was available in four attractive color options but if you didn’t quite like them, here’s a new set of colors, which are termed as special edition. Check out the details below.
New Galaxy Z Flip 5 Colors
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 now comes in ‘special edition’ Yellow, Green, Blue, and Gray color variants in India and these can be selected via the company’s website. This comes in addition to the existing Graphite, Lavender, Mint, and Cream colors.
Since the new options are special editions, these will only be available via the company’s website. The price remains the same as the other color options. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is priced at Rs 1,02,999 for the 8GB+256GB model and Rs 1,13,999 for the 8GB+512GB variant. You can get the phone at a starting price of Rs 85,999 as part of the Fab Fest offer.
The phone is also the same when it comes to the design and the specs. It has a clamshell design with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED inner display and bigger 3.4-inch AMOLED outer screen. This can be used to display app notifications, animated animals, and more. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
There are 12MP dual rear cameras, a 10MP selfie shooter, a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging, and Android 14-based One UI 5.1. Additionally, there’s support for an IPX8 rating, the Flex mode, and so much more.
So, do you like the Galaxy Z Flip in new color options? Let us know in the comments below.
After transferring your videos and photos to an external storage device, you can confidently remove them from Google Photos without worrying about permanent loss.
We’re approaching the two-and-a-half-year mark since Google Photos service discontinued its unlimited storage feature. Despite this limitation, there are alternative methods to maintain access to Google Photos without a subscription fee. It doesn’t require any unlawful or unethical tactics.
As the title suggests, leveraging an external storage solution is likely the most cost-effective way to keep using Google Photos. It might even be cost-free if you already possess a spare flash drive.
Effortless Ways to Safeguard and Transfer Your Google Photos to a Flash Drive
Almost any USB flash drive will work, although some may require extra steps
The procedure for connecting a flash drive to an Android phone is quite common: simply plug it into the device’s port, and you’re good to go. You can manage it using any file manager, including the built-in Google Files app. However, things can become a bit more complex if the port is USB-A.
There’s no need to panic as long as you opt for a straightforward solution, which involves using a USB-A to USB-C adapter in between. While it might add some bulk and require a purchase if you don’t already have one, these adapters are not expensive, and they ensure seamless communication between the external memory and your mobile phone.
Alternatively, the most convenient option is to acquire a USB-C flash drive that connects directly to your mobile phone without any intermediaries. Regardless of whether it’s USB-C or USB-A with an adapter, the key is to have a substantial amount of storage. The specific storage capacity needed depends on how much space your photos occupy, but generally, anything less than 128 GB may prove insufficient.
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How to To transfer your Google Photos files to a flash drive, follow these steps:
Connect the flash drive to your phone and ensure it is recognized.
Open your file manager app on your phone.
Navigate to the ‘Internal storage’ section.
Locate the photos and videos you wish to transfer. For instance, camera photos can typically be found in the ‘DCIM > Camera’ directory, while screenshots may be in ‘Pictures > Screenshots.’
Once you’ve found the photos and videos you want to move, select them.
Tap on the three-dot icon to access more options.
Choose the ‘Move to’ option.
Select the flash drive as the destination for the transfer.
You’ll observe that the selected files are automatically transferred to the external memory. They will also be removed from Google Photos.
By following these steps, you can effectively free up internal storage space, reduce your reliance on cloud storage, and continue to access your content by connecting the flash drive to your device.
An alternative method to transfer all your photos to a flash drive:
Use Google Takeout to Download Your Photos:
a. Open your web browser, whether on a mobile device or computer, and visit the Google Takeout website. Sign in with your Google Photos account.
b. Click on the ‘Uncheck All’ option to deselect all services.
c. Scroll down and manually select ‘Google Photos.’ If you don’t want to download everything, you can tap on ‘All Included Photo Albums’ and choose the specific albums you want.
d. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click ‘Next step.’
e. To make the process more convenient, ensure that the options ‘Send download link by email,’ ‘Export once,’ and file type ‘.zip’ are selected (you can choose the file size that suits you best).
f. Finally, click on ‘Create Export.’
Wait for the Export to Complete:
After creating the export, you’ll need to wait a few minutes for the process to finish.
Receive and Download the Exported File:
You’ll receive an email containing a download link when the export is complete. Download the file from this link.
Save to the Flash Drive:
Unzip the downloaded files and save them to your flash drive.
Delete Photos from Google Photos:
Once you’ve successfully transferred your photos to the flash drive, you can choose to delete them from Google Photos.
This method allows you to download all your photos, providing a convenient way to move them to an external memory source such as a flash drive.
