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Infinix Zero Ultra Review: Worth the hype?
Transsion Holdings established the Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer Infinix Mobile in 2013. Infinix Zero Ultra’s specifications may sound typical for mid-range devices from other reputed brands, but technically it is the flagship product from Infinix. With powerful specifications and options, this device can please a wide range of users. Let’s take a look at the key specs, advantages and disadvantages of Zero Ultra.
Key Features of Infinix Zero Ultra
Design
Zero Ultra is a huge smartphone but in the most positive manner possible. It has a large display with a punch hole in the middle of the top. It features a curved display that provides that waterfall effect on the sides, which is done gracefully and is not distracting. It adds to the experience. It looks smart as the upper, below, and sides bezels of the screen are very thin.
The power button, the lock button, and the volume rocker are located on the right side of the device. They are dependable, clicky, and simple to get as their locations are close to the center of the frame.
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The device does not come with any protection against dust or water. Thus that is one of the missing features. The absence of an IP rating is disappointing, and this likely was one of the areas in which the manufacturer skimped to bring the cost of the gadget down.
However, some people online have claimed that they have previously immersed the Infinix Zero Ultra in water and that it functioned normally, making it seem like the device had an IP rating. It's possible that the smartphone wasn't given an official grade for its IP protection.
Display
Infinix’s latest innovation Zero Ultra has a 6.8-inch display. Those who are looking for a mid-range phone with a large display can consider this phone. The top and bottom edges have minimum bezels.
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It utilizes a 3D curved AMOLED display, which enables it to generate incredibly deep blacks in addition to bright colors. It features a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 2400 by 1080, which equates to 387 pixels per inch.
The animations, scrolling, and user interface navigation are generally quite fluid. There is also the chance of reducing the refresh rate to 60Hz to save some battery life. However, there are no automated modifications available.
Other features include a High Brightness Mode, which makes the display brighter in direct sunlight so that the users can see the screen more clearly at the expense of increased battery use. In addition, it has EyeCare, the original color settings, and those vibrantly colored.
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Camera
Rear Camera Series
Zero Ultra is one of the earliest phones to emerge with the 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1, which is a 1/1.22′′ sensor and has Optical Image Stability and 16-in-1 Pixel binning, which results in photographs that have a resolution of 12.5MP.
The remainder of the camera specifications is underwhelming, which is expected for a phone that costs as much as this one.
Zero Ultra features a standard ultra-wide lens with a performance of 13 megapixels. It is helpful if you need to utilize it, but every effort should be made to use the main camera if possible.
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The rear camera series also includes a 2-megapixel macro lens.
Front Camera
Zero Ultra sports a selfie camera with 32 megapixels on the front of the device.
Video Capacity
When it concerns video recording, the Zero Ultra can shoot capable of shooting at resolutions of 4K at 30 fps and 1080 at up to 60 frames per second. The sample video demonstrates that the quality is comparable to still photographs and comes with effective stabilization.
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Performance and Software
A MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, along with an octa-core CPU makes the ZERO ULTRA work. Its processor can reach a maximum clock speed of 2.5 GHz. It has a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. 8GB of RAM is combined with 256 GB ROM. What’s more, you can get an additional 5GB of RAM extension if necessary.
This gadget performs well enough for the usual day-to-day tasks. You won't have trouble with the device's multitasking capabilities, and the app launches are lightning-fast. Even though it has a mid-range processor, the navigation works fairly quickly.
Games such as Tower of Fantasy and Genshin Impact have settings that are, by default, quite high.
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Battery and Charger
Regarding the battery, the Zero Ultra steps away from the conventional 5,000mAh and above barrier in favor of a more compact 4,500mAh. Despite this, the device can still comfortably stay active throughout the day.
Infinix has given the 180W ThunderCharge a try to charge the phone, and the results were a little bit disappointing: it took 23 minutes from 1% to 100% while the phone was switched on, and it took 30 minutes if the phone was turned off. Still quite quick. However, the promise that it can go from 0% to 100% in 15 minutes may not be entirely accurate in some instances like ours.
Price of Infinix Zero Ultra in Bangladesh
The Infinix Zero Ultra is now available in Bangladesh, and the phone costs only BDT 42,000 BDT. The price is subject to change.
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Final Verdict
Infinix’s flagship Zero Ultra is a great value phone offering mid-range specifications. It has quickly become one of the most eagerly awaited smartphones. It is not difficult to comprehend why the firm responsible for the brand, Transsion Holdings, is gradually acquiring an advantage over its rivals.
However, none can help but think about the excessive compromises made to achieve a premium look. These include the single speaker that fires forward, the headphone jack, and the not-so-bright AMOLED display.
Sony demonstrated that a product might have a luxury feel while preserving the elements that appeal to most customers. This observation applies to Zero Ultra. It is not a top-of-the-line smartphone but a mid-range one housed within a premium shell. It has a mid-range chipset, experimental cameras, and a crazy charger, all of which may appeal to certain individuals; however, in general, Infinix Zero Ultra is a decent phone worth its price.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Samsung recently launched its latest flagship wireless earbuds, the long-awaited Galaxy Buds2 Pro, in Bangladesh.
With the most advanced features in the world of audio, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro is here to give users an ultimate concert-like experience right from their smartphones and devices.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro can be purchased at Tk 26,999. Customers can also avail a cashback of up to Tk 10,000 as a launch offer.
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These earbuds can be found in an array of premium colors, including Graphite, White, and Bora Purple. Its battery supports five hours of continuous playtime with ANC and up to 18 hours in the cradle.
It comes with 24-Bit Hi-Fi Audio for unmatched sound quality. Besides, 360 Audio makes any sound more realistic, transporting users right to a concert. The intelligent 360 Audio can pinpoint the direction of the sound as users move their heads for a spatial experience.
Moreover, the newest Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) eliminates all sorts of outside sounds, including the soft sound of the wind. It also switches to Ambient sound with the Voice Detect as soon as it detects talking so that users can engage themselves in a conversation without taking the buds off.
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Md. Muyeedur Rahman, Head of Mobile of Samsung Electronics, said, “The need for wireless audio has been increasing for quite a while. To bring the best form of audio for our customers, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, equipped with top-notch features and technological advancements for an unmatched audio experience. Be it listening to music, playing video games, or talking to your loved ones, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro ensures convenience and quality for every instance.”
This latest pair of Galaxy Buds come in a classy-yet-fun design structure. They are ergonomically designed for the ultimate comfortable fit. Enhanced wind flow technology helps reduce ear canal pressure and minimizes noise — for comfort and clarity. Adding to that, the earbuds underwent a 15% size reduction from its predecessor, now weighing only 5.5 grams. Moreover, the silicone tips come in three different sizes, so users can choose their perfect fit. Besides, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro comes with IPX7 Water Resistance. Regardless of an accidental splash of water, rain, or dripping sweat from an intense cardio session – the pair will work just fine.
Galaxy Buds2 Pro also offers seamless connectivity. With Easy Pairing, the buds can be connected to Samsung Galaxy devices with Android 10 and above by popping the case open, followed by just a tap.
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Auto Switch on Buds2 Pro intelligently detects mobile activity and seamlessly shifts its connection to a Samsung Galaxy phone, tablet, and watch, or even a Samsung TV. Incoming calls can be answered simply by tapping the Galaxy Buds2 Pro twice. Moreover, SmartThings Find enables users to locate the earbuds, thanks to the location detection feature.
Moreover, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro can also detect when the user is walking away from the earbuds. The integrated alarm will alert the user by instantly sending a notification so that the earbuds are not accidentally left behind.
Mustafa Jabbar directs Grameenphone to ensure quality service
Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar on Tuesday directed telecom operator Grameenphone to ensure quality mobile service in order to reduce customer suffering.
“As the quality of service increases, the call drop subsidy will decrease,” he said in a meeting with the Grameenphone delegation led by Executive Vice President and Head of Telenor Asia Jorgen C Arentz Rostrup at the secretariat.
It will not be easy to survive the competition in the digital age without innovation and technology development, said Jabbar.
The government is determined to do everything possible to improve the infrastructure to ensure the quality of mobile services, he said. “We have already allocated spectrum as per the demand.”
He hoped that the mobile operators will be able to provide the desired mobile services to the customers by utilising this opportunity.
Jabbar also urged Grameenphone to take a role in increasing the rate of smartphone usage to 100% to meet the challenges of the digital age, saying that it would be highly appreciated if Grameenphone took such an initiative so that ordinary customers can buy smartphones in installments.
Regarding internet usage, the minister said the bandwidth used in the country was 1000 Gbps before Covid pandemic, but it has increased to 3840 Gbps during pandemic.
He appreciated Grameenphone's role in speedily implementing his directive to provide 4G network to the remotest communities of the country during Covid pandemic.
realme brings C30 to Bangladesh
Youth-centric brand realme recently launched realme C30 – an entry-level smartphone – in Bangladesh.
Also, realme C30 will be available at Daraz Flash Sale on October 18 at 4pm.
C30 has been equipped with a UNISOC T612 processor. It has UFS 2.2 high-speed flash storage for an exceptional data transfer experience.
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Realme has packed C30 with a set of amazing features including an 8.5mm ultra-slim vertical stripe design, a 6.5-inch mega display along with a screen-to-body ratio of 88.7 percent.
Also, the device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and has an 8MP AI camera.
realme C30 is available in a variant of 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM for Tk9,999 without VAT.
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Tecno Pova 4 Pro Review: Budget gaming phone with a massive battery
Tecno Mobile has launched Tecno Pova 4 Pro in Bangladesh on October 10, 2022. It is one of the three latest Pova series phones by the company. The new appearance of the Pova 4 Pro is attractive. It offers a standard gaming processor under budget price range. Let's take a look at the key specs of the Tecno Pova 4 Pro.
Key Features of Tecno Pova 4 Pro
Design
If you look at the camera design and outlook, you will see the innovative design. However, the back panel and frame of the phone are made of plastic material, but the front has a glass finish.
The height, width, and thickness are 164.79 mm, 77 mm, and 9.19 mm, respectively. Although the thickness is a bit high, the phone can be used well with one hand due to its low weight. The phone is available in black and fluorite blue color. However, it also comes in an ash color too. But, right now you can buy only black and blue colors.
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The phone's right side has a volume rocker button and an on-off button. The bottom part has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a type C input, and a speaker.
Camera
The Tecno Pova 4 Pro phone has a dual camera setup, with the main camera being 50 megapixels AI camera. Another contains F2.0 FF with flash. However, the good thing about dual cameras is that they also contain dual flash. A dual flash dual camera with a 50-megapixel artificial intelligence camera can give you more shooting opportunities. It can help you capture more memories and enjoy better photos and videos.
In addition to that, you will get an 8MP selfie camera with one flash. One of the benefits of this front-facing camera with flash is that you can take pictures and videos with much more clarity than you could do without flash. Additionally, it is great for taking pictures in low-light conditions as well.
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Display
The Tecno Pova 4 smartphone features a 6.66" AMOLED FHD+ Dot-in Display, which is 1080 x 2460 pixels with ~403 PPI density. On top of that, you can get a 90Hz refresh rate with a 180Hz touch sampling rate. However, The display has any kind of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. These give a high-resolution output with a wide viewing angle.
With a 403 PPI density, 1080 x 2460 phone display offers increased contrast, resolution, and clarity. This makes it perfect for displaying high-definition videos and photos. Additionally, the phone's screen's 20:9 aspect ratio is much bigger than a traditional 4:3 display, making it easier to hold and use.
Performance and Storage
The phone is equipped with Helio G99, an Octa-Core processor which runs on Android 12. It has Octa-core 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 processing speed, while the GPU is Mali-G52 MC2.
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The Helio G99 octa-core is a powerful and efficient processor used in smartphones. It provides great performance and is perfect for tasks such as online gaming, photo editing, and more. This processor offers great speed, efficiency, and battery life. It is perfect for those who need the best performance when it comes to their phone.
The hardware of this phone boosts the Android 12's performance. It includes various improvements and fixes to improve performance and efficiency.
Tecno Pova 4 Pro features Panther Game Engine 2.0, which gives a more powerful and dynamic game performance with the collaboration of the G99 processor. The Panther Game Engine is mainly to enhance the gaming experience, such as it can unlock picture enhancement and color inversion.
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Also, the phone contains IDA Engine 3.0, which optimizes performance by boosting cellular download speed by up to 45%. Additionally, it can increase the WiFi performance too.
You will get the Aurora Engine feature that improves the game launch rate by 30%. It helps to launch your frequently used apps faster than the usual launching time. You can just touch and go straight to the game and enjoy a seamless smooth gaming experience. And for long multitasking or gaming, the phone features a multilayer graphite cooling system so that this handset does not get too hot.
The phone contains 256 GB ROM with 8 GB RAM.
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Battery and Carger
Tecno Pova 4 Pro has a 6000mAh battery, one of the core features that helps to last longer on a single charge. This massive battery gives the user plenty of power even when used frequently. So, what can you do with this big boy?
With a full charge, the phone can stay 881 hours in flight mode, provide 9.72 hours of gaming time, navigate for 17.33 hours using google maps, play 19.27 hours of videos on YouTube, get 23.12 hours of Facebook browsing and 60.96 hours of a phone call.
The phone also comes with a 45w fast charging feature. It can get 15% juice in 8 minutes, 50% in 24 minutes, and a full charge in 88 minutes.
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Connectivity
For connectivity, the handset includes – dual SIM slots, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, OTG, FM, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Other features include the side-mounted fingerprint sensor and stereo loudspeaker system, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
Price of Tecno Pova 4 Pro
The official price for Tecno Pova 4 Pro is BDT 26,990. The price is subject to change.
Final Words
Well, these were the detailed features of the Tecno Pova 4 pro smartphone. So who is this phone for? Tecno Pova 4 pro smartphone is mainly made to target gamers. As Pove 4 Pro is a budget phone, some features of the phone, such as the display and camera, may disappoint you.
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On the whole, those who are looking for a budget phone with a good battery backup to run for long hours, and play games, can consider Tecno Pova 4 Pro.
Vivo V25e launched in Bangladesh
Global smartphone brand vivo has brought V25e, the latest addition to its V series smartphone, to Bangladesh.
V25e is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 CPU and has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage capacity. The device is available in two colours – Diamond Black and Sunrise Gold – for Tk 34,999.
The smartphone has a 4500mAh battery and can be fully charged in 65 minutes with 44W fast charging.
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Also, V25e offers smooth user experiences through Fun touch OS 12 based on Android 12.
Advanced camera configurations are the top features of the 6.44-inch-display AMOLED smartphone.
Vivo V25e has a triple main camera configuration at the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. The 64-megapixel main camera is equipped with a GW3 image sensor. The camera configurations also included a single front camera arrangement with a 32-megapixel sensor for selfies.
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With the night mode features, V25e will help the users get clear images and video content under any light. AISD portrait, live photo, double exposure, high resolution, panorama mode and slow motion features will give the users a good photography experience.
Colour-changing glass is another attraction of Vivo V25e as the colour of the smartphone will change by a second under the sunlight and last for three minutes.
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Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra Review: Rebranded for New Market
Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, creates the Motorola Moto line of Android mobile handsets. Motorola Edge series target the mid-range to high-end phone markets. Motorola takes this series further and puts it in the high-end category with its Ultra variant. Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra is the latest flagship phone of this series.
It is remoured that Moto Edge 30 Ultra is the rebranded version of the X30 Pro, which was released in China on July 30, 2022. With the new name, the Edge 30 Ultra phone arrived in India, Europe, and the UK on 8th September 2022. Let’s take a look at the key specs, pros, and cons of this phone.
Key Features of Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra
Design
The new Edge 30 Ultra takes an entirely different approach to the design of smartphones compared to the previous Edge 30 phones that were released at the beginning of the year. This brand-new premium equipment has a much more "edgy" appearance.
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The display of the Edge 30 Ultra is very curved, much like the displays seen on the original Motorola Edge phones. As a result, the device may very well feature the tiniest display bezels that have ever been found on a Motorola phone.
The fingerprint sensor is embedded into the display, and its performance is flawless. Above the punch-hole camera is a speaker that doubles as an earphone, making it a 2-in-1 accessory. This speaker has a cutout that is somewhat long and quite narrow.
The rear of the Edge 30 Ultra has Motorola's most recent design language, which can also be seen on the Neo and Fusion Edge 30 phones. This design language can be found on the Edge 30 Ultra. This indicates that the camera module is square in shape, with rounded sides, and has a dual-LED flashlight in addition to three camera sensors.
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Display
The display, much like the design, checks off many appropriate boxes. It has a large 6.67-inch OLED display as its basis. It has a resolution of fullHD+, which is quite typical; nevertheless, it boasts refresh rates of up to 144Hz, which provides you with very fluid and crisp graphics in portions of the interface that support it as well as in games and applications that support it.
Along with compatibility with HDR10+, it offers support for 10-bit color, which translates to more than 1 billion different colors. That means the display has a high level of contrast, details, sharpness, and dynamic motion.
It does, however, have incredibly small bezels, an appearance that is accentuated further by the aforementioned curves in the glass and the fact that there is nothing that blocks the view of that screen thanks to the tiny hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.
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In terms of software, it operates on Moto's take on Android 12, which is almost the same version that can be found on Google's Pixel phones. It is quite similar to the "stock" version of Android, although there are still a few modifications made by Motorola here and there.
Cameras
Rear Camera Series
Regarding the number of megapixels counted on its sensors, the Moto Edge 30 Ultra is shattering previous records. The major responsibility for photographing subjects lies with the 200-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor featuring f/1.9 width, 1/1.22-inch, and 0.64µm.
In addition, there is a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 ultra-wide sensor sporting f/2.2 aperture, 114˚ ultrawide field-of-view, 1/2.76-inch, and 0.64µm.
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What is more? The rear camera series of Moto Edge 30 Ultra includes a 12-megapixel Sony depth camera capable of 2x telephoto. It has an f/1.6 aperture and a 1.22µm lens.
Front Camera Series
Then there is the front-facing selfie camera with a resolution of 60 megapixels, which likewise employs quad-pixel binning for the default images. The sensor features an f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.8-inch lens size, and 0.61µm thickness.
The camera captures acceptable face tones and just slightly exaggerates the sense of sharpness. The image as a whole is pleasing, and if you go into the options for the camera, you can find the UHD mode, which enables you to take photos with a great deal more information.
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Video Shooting Capacity
In terms of video capturing, the Moto Edge 30 Ultra’s rear camera can record up to 8K footage at 30 frames per second and 4K videos at 60 or 30 frames per second. It can also shoot 1080p video with a maximum of 960 frames per second for slow motion.
The front camera can capture a maximum of 4K footage at 30fps or 1080p footage at 30fps.
Performance
The Moto Edge 30 Ultra is one of the most powerful smartphones currently available since it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SM8475 8+ Gen 1 system-on-chip. It breezes through the standard battery of benchmarking tests with no problem at all. The CPU is combined with Adreno 730 GPU.
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However, there are a few areas that may need some improvement, particularly when the smartphone is subjected to stresses that are maintained over time. When subjected to the CPU Throttle test, the Edge 30 Ultra performs at a level that is equivalent to 69% of its maximum capability. This is shown by a stability score of 67.1 percent obtained from the Extreme Wild Life Stress test conducted by 3DMark.
Even while the phone does not get very warm when performing these benchmarks, it would seem that some of the performance is being throttled to keep the phone's temperature from becoming dangerously high.
Edge 30 Ultra is available in several variants such as 128GB ROM by 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM by 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM by 12GB RAM, and 512GB ROM by 12GB RAM. The storage supports UFS 3.1 data transfer technology.
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Battery and Charger
The Moto Edge 30 Ultra has a battery with a capacity of 4,600 mAh and comes packaged with a rapid charger with a power output of 120 watts. The device is also compatible with fast wireless charging 50W as well as reverse wireless charging 10W.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has a reputation for being a power-efficient processor. When paired with the relatively clean software that Motorola provides, there shouldn't be any issues with the device's battery life.
Price of Moto Edge 30 Ultra
The Moto Edge 30 Ultra is available at GBP 720. With a direct conversion to BDT, the price will be around BDT 82,160. The conversion rate here is 1 GBP = BDT 114.11. However, the official price of Moto Edge 30 Ultra in Bangladesh may vary due to tax and other issues.
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Conclusion
In terms of flagship smartphones, the Moto Edge 30 Ultra satisfies all expectations in the correct ways. It has a powerful CPU, a large amount of RAM and storage space, a high-refresh HDR10+ display, and a camera system that seems quite capable. It is not yet known whether or not this will result in a first-rate experience.
The device's performance levels meet or exceed expectations, and the streamlined software makes the experience even more satisfying. The only concerns are some throttling that may be visible when prolonged loads are applied, as well as overexposure in images taken in low light.
All things considered, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a superb phone that blends a sleek appearance with adequate technology.
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Musk's plan for Twitter may be as part of X
Elon Musk has a penchant for the letter “X.” He calls his son with the singer Grimes, whose actual name is a collection of letters and symbols, “X.” He named the company he created to buy Twitter “X Holdings.” His rocket company is, naturally, SpaceX.
Now he also apparently intends to morph Twitter into an “everything app” he calls X.
For months, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has expressed interest in creating his own version of China’s WeChat — a “super app” that does video chats, messaging, streaming and payments — for the rest of the world. At least, that is, once he’s done buying Twitter after months of legal infighting over the $44 billion purchase agreement he signed in April.
There are just a few obstacles. First is that a Musk-owned Twitter wouldn’t be the only global company in pursuit of this goal, and in fact would probably be playing catch-up with its rivals. Next is the question of whether anyone really wants a Twitter-based everything app— or any other super app — to begin with.
Start with the competition and consumer demand. Facebook parent Meta has spent years trying to make its flagship platform a destination for everything online, adding payments, games, shopping and even dating features to its social network. So far, it’s had little success; nearly all of its revenue still comes from advertising.
Google, Snap, TikTok, Uber and others have also tried to jump on the super app bandwagon, expanding their offerings in an effort to become indispensable to people as they go about their day. None have set the world on fire so far, not least because people already have a number of apps at their disposal to handle shopping, communicating and payments.
“Old habits are hard to break, and people in the U.S. are used to using different apps for different activities,” said Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence. Enberg also notes that super apps would likely suck up more personal data at a time when trust in social platforms has deteriorated significantly.
Musk kicked off the latest round of speculation on Oct. 4, the day he reversed his attempts to get out of the deal and announced that he wanted to acquire Twitter after all. “Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app,” he tweeted without further explanation.
But he’s provided at least a little more detail in the past. During Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting in August, Musk told the crowd at a factory near Austin, Texas, that he thinks he’s “got a good sense of where to point the engineering team with Twitter to make it radically better.”
And he’s dropped some strong hints that handling payments for goods and services would be a key part of the app. Musk said he has a “grander vision” for what X.com, an online bank he started early in his career that eventually became part of PayPal, could have been.
“Obviously that could be started from scratch, but I think Twitter would help accelerate that by three to five years,” Musk said in August. “So it’s kind of something that I thought would be quite useful for a long time. I know what to do.”
But it’s not clear that WeChat’s success in China means the same idea would translate for a U.S. or global audience. WeChat usage in almost universal in China, where most people never had a computer at home and skipped straight to going online by mobile phone.
Operated by tech giant Tencent Holding Ltd., the platform has made itself a one-stop shop for payments and other services and is starting to compete in entertainment. It is also a platform for health code apps the public is required to use prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
China has 1 billion internet users, and nearly all of them go online by mobile phone, according to the government-sanctioned China Internet Network Information Center. Only 33% use desktop computers at all — and mostly in addition to mobile phones. Tencent says WeChat had 1.3 billion users worldwide as of the end of June.
Tencent and its main Chinese competitor, e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, aim to make apps that offer so many services that users can’t easily switch to another app. They’re not the only ones.
WeChat has added video calls and other message features as well as shopping, entertainment and other features. Government agencies use it to send out health, traffic and other announcements. WeChat’s payment function, meanwhile, is so widely used that coffee shops, museums and some other businesses refuse cash and will take payment only through WeChat or the rival Ant app.
There is no comparable app in the U.S., despite tech companies’ efforts.
It’s worth remembering that Musk’s grand visions don’t always work out the way he appears to expect. Humans are nowhere near colonizing Mars and his promised fleet of robotaxis remains about as far from reality as the metaverse.
Twitter’s user base is also tiny relative to those at its social-platform competitors. While Facebook, Instagram and TikTok all passed the 1 billion mark long ago, Twitter has about 240 million daily users.
“Musk would not only have to overcome the hurdle of convincing consumers to change how they behave online, but also that Twitter is the place to do it,” Enberg said.
Top 10 Grand Theft Auto Games
Only a Grand Theft Auto lover knows how impossible it is to find another video game series like the GTA. Not a single game can match the vigor of experience of money, crime, stealing cars, and becoming rich, just like the GTA. Minding this point, any comparison attempt against GTA ends up comparing the games under the same title. Let’s take a look at the most popular Grand Theft Auto Games so far in 2022.
10 Best Grant Theft Auto Games
One disclaimer should be addressed here before listing these GTA titles not a single game here lacks the quality and effort to be the best of its time. The list is based on the quality and intensity of visuals and stories compared to present-day games.
Grand Theft Auto Advance
The gameplay of Grand Theft Auto Advance is comparable to that of GTA and GTA 2, respectively. Grand Theft Auto Advance, in contrast to the previous two Grand Theft Auto games, has objectives that revolve around vehicles and is simpler to play than original GTA games.
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The Grand Theft Auto series is a classic sandbox game, and GTA Advance is the first game in the series to be built particularly for a mobile gaming device. In addition to being the first original game in the history of the brand not to be produced by Rockstar North, it was also the first game created by a third-party developer, Digital Eclipse.
The video game was first made available to the public in 2004 and was an instant success. It has a 9 out of 10 rating on Steam.
GTA: Vice City
Although Vice City Stories is not the same as Vice City, it is a great precursor and was released for the PSP and PS2 in 2000. Vice City Stories follows Vic after the events of Vice City and focuses on the character of Victor "Vic" Vance, whom you may recall from that game, as he works with his brother Lance to establish a criminal empire.
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The overall rating for it is still rather high. The steam rating for this game is 9.2 out of 10.
GTA: London 1969
In the late 1990s, the '60s London craze began as a direct result of the success of the film Austin Powers. DMA Design got in on the action with this unforgettable deluxe edition, which added cockney dialects and Minis to the Grand Theft Auto formula. Other than that, the top-down GTA adventure was quite standard. It has a strict IGN rating of 7.5 out of 10.
GTA 2
The Grand Theft Auto game with the strangest plot ever? That honor goes to Grand Theft Auto 2, as it should. GTA 2 was a fairly unusual departure for a new series that was still trying to find its feet. The game included a near-future scenario, cyberpunk leanings, and a list of science-fiction vehicles.
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It was the last installment in the series well before the open-world, completely 3D reimagining of the series that took place in 2000, and it was released in 1999 for various platforms, including the PC and the Dreamcast. The steam rating for this game is 9 out of 10.
Grand Theft Auto
Given its status as the most influential entertainment franchise in the world at present, Grand Theft Auto 1 is easy to overlook in terms of the series' more modest origins. Even by the criteria of its contemporaries in 1997, the original Grand Theft Auto was top-down, two-dimensional, and graphically rudimentary. However, what it possessed that its rivals lacked was attitude.
The steam rating for this game is 9.3 out of 10.
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GTA Chinatown Wars
It might be said that Chinatown Wars is one of the greatest games available for the first-generation Nintendo DS. The game's traditional top-down perspective was a good match for Nintendo's double handheld system. Once again, Rockstar could cram a vast explorable sandbox into a small cartridge.
As Huang Lee, players investigate the murky underbelly of Liberty City, and the war with the Triads, a group that played a big role in both Grand Theft Auto 2 and Grand Theft Auto 3, is the primary emphasis of the game. Metacritic has rated the game with a 93% high rating.
GTA 3
When it was originally made available to the public in 2002, Grand Theft Auto III had the most impact of any of the games in the series. It was such a technological feat (for its time) that it was mainly responsible for moving millions of consoles early in the PS2's existence. It was one of the first record killer apps for the PS2 and one of the first killer applications for the PS2.
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Metacritic has rated the game with a 97% high rating.
GTA 4
GTA 4 may not be the most recent installment in the series, but it is undoubtedly the greatest, particularly when paired with the two expansions on our list. GTA 4 offers perhaps one of the more sympathetic tales in the series, as Niko attempts to overcome his past and move on with his life. The plot has deeper complexity than previous entries in the series.
For the first time, the plot will make the gamer consider if his or her actions were really for the greater good. The steam rating for this game is 7 out of 10.
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GTA San Andreas
San Andreas was the series' greatest technological advancement at the time, with a massive map linking three main sections and a plethora of strange and fantastic desert environments to explore.
According to the plot, the player assumes the character of Carl Johnson. He has just returned to San Andreas following an extended vacation in Liberty City, only to discover that his childhood neighborhood had descended into chaos and gang warfare.
There are numerous reasons why San Andreas is still famous today. It had a well-developed, often humorous cast of people, a continually unexpected plot, possibly the greatest open world of its time, and phenomenal music supplied by the game's multiple radio stations. The game has almost 10 out of 10 ratings for its engaging and overall experience.
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GTA V
Grand Theft Auto V is at the top of the list because it represents the series' artistic, narrative, and technological zenith. Due partly to its GTA Online component, the 2013 game has endured the test of time and remains incredibly popular today. The game's plot adopted a novel approach for the franchise by including three playable characters.
Michael, Trevor, and Franklin each have distinctive viewpoints and gameplay options, keeping the session interesting. 92% of the people on steam have loved the game so far.
Conclusion
It won’t be overwhelming to say that the Grand Theft Auto game is its only competitor. Whether moving complete maps onto portable consoles, producing intricate tales, or consistently developing threats, Grand Theft Auto games are always enjoyable and thrilling. That is why the market is so out of options, and nobody is to blame.
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Breathing Los Santos for the last eight years, Rockstar has been pushing the systems to their boundaries with each release. The semi-fictional towns in the Grand Theft Auto series have become famous because of the series' in-depth customization options and endless possibilities. Metacritic ratings may assist gamers in determining which Grand Theft Auto game is the greatest.
However, there are still a few great efforts from other game developers’ companies.
Xiaomi 12T Pro Review: Is the hype real?
Xiaomi is giving its flagship smartphone series a facelift with the release of the Xiaomi 12T series. The phone series has got released on 6th October in China. The series is an effort from Xiaomi's side to improve the specifications of the internal components and rear camera series. Let’s take a look at the key specs, pros, and cons of the Xiaomi 12T Pro.
Key Features of Xiaomi 12T Pro
Design
The device is 163.1mm high, 75.9mm wide, and 8.6mm thick. It weighs about 205g.
Although the new finishes aren't nearly as lovely to look at as the dark grey of the Xiaomi 12 Pro, there isn't much difference in design compared to the 12 Pro.
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The ordinary black tone of the new 12T Pro seems to be somewhat unremarkable and run-of-the-mill. However, the phone may also be purchased in silver and blue. Both also lack the sophisticated and elegant finish of the grey from the previous generation. Despite this, it has a certain charm that makes it rather appealing.
The rear panel also has a light frosting, ostensibly designed to prevent fingerprints and grime from sticking to it. Unfortunately, oil stains and fingerprints continued to emerge, so it would be wise to put a case just on the phone.
The front screen is perfectly flat, which indicates the designer's intention to make the product as useful as possible. It offers an even surface that is wider to write on, and there will be less of a chance of making phantom or unintended touches on the display's edges.
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Display
In terms of the display, the specifications are nothing out of the ordinary, at least not for a flagship phone. This implies that the huge AMOLED display, which is 6.67 inches in size, can provide refresh rates of up to 120Hz, and the refresh rate can also be adjusted, at least to some degree.
However, in contrast to other top-tier displays, this one does not adjust on a granular level down to 1 Hz. Instead, the refresh rate shifts between 30Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz based on what is being watched on the screen at any time. The touch sampling rate is the display can reach up to 480Hz.
Regardless, it has more than enough going for it to be successful in its endeavours. This includes contrasts and brightness levels sufficient for HDR content, as well as certification for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
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The resolution, however, is not quite standard since it falls between fullHD+ and QuadHD+. It has a resolution of 2712 by 1220, which translates to more than 420 pixels per inch and should indicate that it produces good and clean graphics. At the very least, based on my first thoughts, it seems to have a sufficient level of sharpness.
Performance and Hardware
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is powered by Qualcomm's most advanced smartphone CPU, the 4nm power-efficient Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 featuring up to 3.2GHz clock speed. The chipset is combined with Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU and 7th Gen Qualcomm® AI Engine.
You have previously seen this piece of silicon in devices such as the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro and OnePlus 10T. According to Geekbench 5, the 12T Pro reported 1305 for single-core and 4219 for multi-core, showing that it comes with a powerful CPU that should be able to handle almost any task.
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12T Pro comes in three variants: 8GB of RAM combined with 128GB or 256GB of storage, and 12 GB of RAM with 256GB. It has LPDDR5 RAM. The storage is blessed with UFS 3.1 data transfer technology.
MIUI 13 is powered by Android 12 and comes preinstalled on the Xiaomi 12T Pro, which is the operating system. You might not be the greatest fan of this program, mostly because it automatically installs a significant amount of bloatware whenever it's started.
Battery and Charger
The 5000 mAh battery capacity shown here is quite encouraging to see in a product. That is a hefty size, and typically, Android phones with such a cell inside provide a solid day of battery life. At the very least, it is notable for being bigger than the battery included with the Xiaomi 12 Pro, which had a capacity of 4600mAh.
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Xiaomi 12T Pro can support 120W wired turbocharging that can gain 100% charge within 19mins. The charger comes with the box.
Cameras
Rear Cameras
Three cameras make up the rear camera series of 12T Pro. Since the primary camera is 200MP, you can zoom in and still get great detail. This lens has a 1/1.22" 2x zoom with an f/1.69 aperture that works well for portraiture and effectively separates the subject from the backdrop.
It has an 8MP lens with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 120-degree field-of-view for ultrawide shots. There is also a 2MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture, which although having a lesser resolution, nevertheless has superb visual quality.
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The 12T Pro’s rear camera series offers up to 8K video recording on the video front. 24 FPS is the maximum for 8K. While 720p is restricted to 30 frames per second, 4K and 1080p filming extends that to 30FPS and 60FPS.
Front Camera
The 20MP front camera has a 78-degree field of vision and 20 MP resolution. It has f/2.24 aperture.
The front camera can shoot 1080p footage at 60fps. Additionally, compatible with Xiaomi SuperCut, the video has a fantastic Ultra Night setting for outstanding low-light performance.
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Price of Xiaomi 12T Pro
The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version is available in the USA at $719 or BDT 73,115. The upper variants (12/256GB) costs about $759 or 77,183. The price is subject to change. The USD to BDT conversion rate is USD 1 = BDT 101.69. The rate described in BDT can vary depending on factors like location, TAX rate, and company policy.
Final Verdict
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a unique device. Smartphones, in general, are at a point where the camera is undergoing the most significant evolution. That appears to be the case, but Xiaomi deserves credit for extracting every last performance drop from its SoC. It performs incredibly well for gaming and other high-load applications, which is much more amazing, given the price.
The camera setup is generally good, but the main camera is the show's star. It produces colourful, engaging photographs that you can confidently share on social media. The video quality is also fairly high, and this phone may be utilized to create content without appearing amateurish. On the whole, smartphone lovers will be greatly intrigued by the features of the latest flagship phone Xiaomi 12T Pro.
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