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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Review: Know the Pros and Cons
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi launched four new phones, Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro, Note 12 Pro+, and Note 12 Explorer, under its latest Redmi Note 12 series on November 1 in China. The phones are expected to be launched in Bangladesh and other Asian countries by the end of November. Let’s take a look at the key specs of the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
Key Features of Redmi Note 12 Pro
Design
The Note 12 Pro represents a continuation of the previous generation’s design. The front screen with a flat back panel and a straight-back frame basically resembles the design of the Note 11T Pro. But 12 Pro has a larger, more powerful camera module. It comes in four colors, black, blue, white, violet or purple.
The side still includes a power button that functions as a fingerprint too. On the top, you will get an IR emitter, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and NFC. However, the SIM card slot does not function with TF cards.
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The 187g weight, as well as the 7.9 mm width, contributes to the Note 12 Pro feeling like a lightweight device despite its 162.9 by 76 height and length. Note 12 Pro should get a very high score for its form factor at a mid-range.
Display
The Note 12 screen looks the same as the one on the 11 Pro, but there are some small upgrades. A larger 6.67-inch OLED display uses a smaller bezel, which yields the most noticeable difference between those two devices. It looks more beautiful than average mid-range phones do from the front. The quality of the screen is excellent and creates a diamond-quality pixel.
The display’s resolution is 1080 × 2400 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate. It uses a 1920Hz pulse-width modulation dimming in low brightness and supports Dolby Vision (900 nits peak brightness). The quality of this screen is best in the same price range.
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Hardware
Performance on the Note 12 Pro’s weaker side comes from using the Dimensity 1080 chip, a 6nm mid-range MediaTek chip. Both AnTuTu and 3DMark are showing very similar ratings to the prior Generation Dimensity 920 with a 968,607 AnTuTu score.
The graphic unit is enriched with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. The phone runs on MIUI 13 OS on top of Android 12.
Ultimately, you can evaluate the level of performance of a chip when you visit the framerate information for each video game. Of course, it’s no problem for PUBG on a mobile device. As per Genshin Impact, its average fps was less than 40, which is not an excellent performance.
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So, it is better to buy Dimensity 8100 phone if you prefer a better chip. So, Note 12 Pro falls behind the Note 11T pro in hardware comparison.
Storage
Although you cannot add an external memory card, the four memory variation should be good enough for you. Note 12 Pro comes with 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 12GB RAM version. But you might not get all the versions in Bangladesh.
Here you get UFS 2.2 data transfer technology.
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Camera
Redmi focuses on the camera of Note 12 Pro. However, it does not use the latest 200MP main camera. But Redmi emphasizes filters and Art frames. Seven new filters have been added to the Note 12 series, all of which make photos appear grainy while altering the color.
Moreover, some scenes may look excellent on these filters, making them great for film photography. So, this phone is recommended for people who enjoy photography.
Rear Camera Series
The back camera includes a 50 MP wide-angle main camera that features an f/1.9 aperture, 24mm lens width, and 1/1.56-lens size. This sensor has introduced a new optical image stabilizer this time.
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The sensor part has also become larger, so the video recordings or photos in dim light have improved over the previous context. In particular, the 2x magnification is just fine with handshakes, even as the recent 5x magnification has no shaking in the dark as it was before with previous models.
Now the night vision setting is even more fun. It does not improve the dynamic range but just lowers the highlights and darkens the dark portions. Consequently, it makes night scenes more enjoyable and relaxing without noise. Some scenes demand stronger highlights, and it can cause unwanted exposure, just like a neon box, which doesn’t look as good as the automatic mode.
And oftentimes, the color temperature is too cool, so it can be difficult to take a good photo at night with the Note 12 Pro if you lack expertise and skill.
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Besides, Note 12 Pro’s rear camera series includes an 8 MP ultrawide camera featuring an aperture of f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide) field-of-view, and 1/4" lens size. It also has a 2 MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. However, the macro camera performance is not the best. It is not recommended for frequent use.
Front Camera
On the front side, Redmi Note 12 Pro sports a 16 MP (wide) selfie sensor. Its sensor size is 1/3.06-inch and 1.0µm.
Video Capacity
The video recording quality has improved significantly than Note 11 Pro. Because its ability to stabilize video recordings is improved by the addition of OIS. But additionally, by taking into consideration other smartphones with EIS, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro’s recording is not superior.
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The highest camera shooting parameters on the Note 11 Pro are 4K 30fps for the main camera and 1080P 30fps for the ultra-wide camera, which are the same in the Note 11 Pro.
With the front camera, you can shoot 1080p footage at 30 or 60fps.
Battery and Charging
The Note 12 Pro comes with 67w charging power for a 5000mAh battery. However, it is 20g lighter than Note 11 Pro, and the battery is 160mAh smaller. Since the phone might give you a reduced performance, the battery life should be long-lasting. Therefore, it is a good improvement over 11 Pro+.
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Redmi Note 12 Pro’s Price
The Redmi Note 12 Pro’s 128GB 6GB RAM version will cost $299 in China, which is equivalent to Tk30,688 ($1= BDT. 102.64). However, the official price of Redmi Note 12 Pro in Bangladesh may vary due to tax and other issues.
Final Words
While the four models of Xiaomi’s latest Redmi Note 12 series are different, they share some identical features, such as a 6.67-inch flat AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and 900 nits peak brightness. The display also supports Dolby Vision, HDR 10, 10-bit color, and HDR 10+. All these models are powered by Dimensity 1080 chipset. But there are some significant differences too, but Note 12 Pro seems promising.
Note 12 Pro is great for photographers and regular gamers. So, if you want the play regular games rather than 3D games, this phone is for you as you are getting a long-lasting massive battery. Redmi Note 12 should also be great for fashion enthusiasts as the back colors are fascinating.
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On the whole, if you are looking for a mid-range smartphone with standard looks, a reliable battery, good camera performance, and efficient hardware, you can consider the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
Influencers debate leaving Twitter, but where would they go?
Pariss Chandler built a community for Black tech workers on Twitter that eventually became the foundation for her own recruitment company.
Now she’s afraid it could all fall apart if Twitter becomes a haven for racist and toxic speech under the control of Elon Musk, a serial provocateur who has indicated he could loosen content rules.
With Twitter driving most of her business, Chandler sees no good alternative as she watches the uncertainty play out.
“Before Elon took over, I felt like the team was working to make Twitter a safer platform, and now they are kind of not there. I don’t know what’s going on internally. I have lost hope in that,” said Chandler, 31, founder of Black Tech Pipeline, a jobs board and recruitment website. “I’m both sad and terrified for Twitter, both for the employees and also the users.”
Those qualms are weighing on many people who have come to rely on Twitter, a relatively small but mighty platform that has become a digital public square of sorts for influencers, policy makers, journalists and other thought leaders.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, took over Twitter last week in a $44 billion deal, immediately making his unpredictable style felt.
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Just days later, he had tweeted a link to a story from a little-known news outlet that made a dubious claim about the violent attack on Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband at their California home. He soon deleted it, but it was a worrying start to his tenure for those concerned about the spread of disinformation online.
Musk has also signaled his intent to loosen the guardrails on hate speech, and perhaps allow former President Donald Trump and other banned commentators to return. He tempered the thought after the deal closed, however, pledging to form a “content moderation council” and not allow anyone who has been kicked off the site to return until it sets up procedures on how to do that.
Yet the use of racial slurs quickly exploded in an apparent test of his tolerance level.
“Folks, it’s getting ugly here. I am not really sure what my plan is. Stay or go?” Jennifer Taub, a law professor and author with about a quarter million followers, said Sunday, as she tweeted out a link to her Facebook page in case she leaves Twitter.
For now, Taub plans to stay, given the opportunity it provides to “laugh, learn and commiserate” with people from across the world. But she’ll leave if it becomes “a cesspool of racism and antisemitism,” she said in a phone call.
“The numbers are going down and down and down,” said Taub, who has lost 5,000 followers since Musk officially took over. “The tipping point might be if I’m just not having fun there. There are too many people to block.”
The debate is especially fraught for people of color who have used Twitter to network and elevate their voices, while also confronting toxicity on the platform.
Instagram adds new tools to help content creators earn money
Instagram is rolling out new features, including a tool for making and selling digital collectibles, to help content creators earn revenue directly from their Instagram audience.
Users of the Meta-owned online photo-sharing and social networking service can soon support content creators by buying their non-fungible tokens (NFTs) directly within the platform.
"Creators will soon be able to make their own digital collectibles on Instagram and sell them to fans, both on and off Instagram. They'll have an end-to-end toolkit – from creation (starting on the Polygon blockchain) and showcasing, to selling," Meta said.
"We're testing these new features with a small group of creators in the US first, and hope to expand to more countries soon," it added.
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Also, Instagram creators can now earn money from fans who love their Reels. To support their favourite creators, fans can send gifts on Reels by buying Stars on Instagram.
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Meta has been adding features for content creators to help them reach an audience, grow their communities, and make money on its social media apps as it competes with TikTok and others at a time when influencers are driving revenue to these platforms through advertising.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Review: Can it fulfil users’ expectations
Xiaomi released its Redmi Note 12 series on October 27 in China. This series has 4 models, including Note 12, pro, Pro+, and Explorer Edition. Note 12 is the basic model in the Redmi Note 12 lineup. Although Note 12 serves as a starting point for the Redmi Note 12 series and provides the greatest bargain for certain customers, it is far from a low-end device. It has a few good features with some drawbacks. Let’s take a look at whether Redmi Note 12 can fulfill the expectations of the Xiaomi fans.
Key Features of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Design
The Redmi Note 12 is a masterpiece in this area, as Xiaomi has essentially mastered the art of making its phones seem to be flagships. While choices from manufacturers like Nokia and Motorola make a valiant effort, they tend to have a certain clunky feel that Xiaomi continually avoids with its tiny budget phones.
The 6.67-inch screen dominates the front, which has very tiny bezels all the way around. The "chin" has a somewhat larger frame, but even so, it is still just a few centimeters thick. There is very little area utilized for anything other than the screen because of a tiny notch at the very top of the display in the middle.
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the dimensions are 165.9 by 76.2 by 8 mm. Weighing 188g Note 12 won’t feel much heavy. It bears dual SIM. IP53 grade splash and dust resistance make the device more user-friendly.
The stylishness is seen on both sides. Even though it is slightly prone to smearing, the smooth plastic is pleasant to hold and gradually slopes toward the corners. A sizable rectangle in the upper left corner perfectly encloses the dual-camera array.
Display
The screen of the Redmi Note 12 is a 6.67-inch OLED device with a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 or 409 pixels per inch. It is also capable of 120Hz refresh rates, however, you have to choose this option since 60Hz is the default.
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And except for one aspect, it's a great screen. With a volume of 95.8%, it shows a complete spectrum of colors in an accurate and brilliant manner and covers 95.4% of the sRGB gamut. Despite using OLED technology, it still has a good 428cd/m2 brightness level, making it legible unless on the brightest of days. Due to OLED technology, contrast is also excellent.
All of this results in a screen that is on par with others in this price range (and several above it), but there is one peculiar aspect. The text on the menus sometimes drags and appears in two locations at once for a little period of time, making the text look as if it can't keep up with the pace of screen refresh.
Camera
Depending on your perspective, the Redmi Note 12's inclusion of no less than 2 cameras on the rear is impressive—or too ambitious. There is just a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor in addition to the wide 48MP primary camera. The main sensor features a 0.8 nichrome lens size.
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On paper, everything seems great, but the pudding is the true test, and to stretch the analogy too far, this dessert is noticeably underdone or more accurately, undersaturated.
On the front side, the Note 12 sports an 8MP wide selfie camera featuring an aperture of f/2.0, with a 1/4" and 1.12µm lens size. The 8MP front-facing camera exhibits the under-saturation issue while taking selfies.
With the main rear camera, you can shoot 1080p footage at 30 or 60fps; while the selfie camera allows you to capture 1080p footage at 30fps.
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Performance and Software
Things have been going rather well up until now, but they are about to take a turn for the worst.
The scores gave a rather mixed image of the capabilities of the Qualcomm Snapdragon, despite the fact that the Redmi Note 12 feels absolutely quick while surfing the internet and switching between apps. The processor used is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 6nm chipset, and it is accompanied by Adreno 619 GPU.
Note 12 has up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage space. Its variants are 4/128GB, 6/128GB 6GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. The device features UFS 2.2 data transfer technology.
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To evaluate the gaming performance of Redmi Note 12 we have done 3D testing. It has almost half the performance of the similarly priced competitor phones.
Battery and Charger
A battery with a capacity of 5,000 mAh is considered to be rather ample; the only time you'll need to go for a charger throughout the day is if you're engaging in energy-intensive activities such as gaming or GPS navigation.
It's remarkable that after an hour of watching a streaming video with the volume turned down and the brightness turned all the way up, the battery only dropped by five percent despite these extreme conditions.
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Because of its low price point, the Redmi Note 12 does not support wireless charging, which is to be anticipated in a device of this kind. On the other hand, the wired 33W charging works quite great, and you can get a full charge on this phone in a little over an hour if you start from zero. There is no cause for concern with regard to the charge of the battery or the duration of its use.
Price of Redmi Note 12 in Bangladesh
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is not available in Bangladesh officially, yet. In the China market, it costs 1199 yuan or BDT 16,846. The conversion rate here is 1 Yuan = 14.05 Taka. However, the official price of Redmi Note 12 in Bangladesh may vary due to tax and other issues.
Conclusion
Though Note 12, like any other cheap phone, is a negotiated settlement, its design, screen, build quality, battery life, and other common features seem standard. However, its camera quality and general performance are where the users will notice the concessions in the price.
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On the whole, Xiaomi’s latest Redmi note 12 can be a good choice for the average day-to-day tasks under the budget range.
'China's Tianjin Port now smarter, more efficient, thanks to Huawei'
Global ICT infrastructure and solutions provider Huawei, has come up with a 5G network, 4L autonomous driving and other technological innovations to make ports smart, safer and efficient.
Recently, a smart terminal was built by Tianjin Port Group (TPG), together with Huawei and other partners.
This initiative was taken to deal with port congestion that caused severe disruptions in global supply chains, goods handling problems and other port-related issues resulting in a decrease in overall efficiency.
At the Tianjin Port, under the guidance of the BeiDou navigation satellite system, the whole process of moving the container trucks to the automatic locking and unlocking stations can now be completed in one go.
"The intelligent and digital transformation of the port has led to tangible benefits and increased efficiency. Now, each container at the Tianjin Port consumes 20 percent less energy, and cranes are 20 percent more efficient on average, with each crane operating 39 container units per hour," Huawei said in a statement.
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Jason Li, board member of Huawei Bangladesh, said: "Smart ports and terminals can be the focal point in the next few years for realising the Smart Bangladesh vision. If Bangladesh can turn Chattogram and Mongla ports into smart ones, it will have very positive impacts on the economy and also help to address the problems in daily operations at ports."
Tianjin port is one of China's most technologically advanced ports and a vital hub for the One Belt One Road initiative. It has a 300000-ton-class wharf with a channel depth of 22 meters. It has 192 berths of various types and 128 berths above the 10,000-ton-class.
By the end of 2021, the port's cargo throughput reached 435 million tons, ranking ninth in the world, while the container throughput exceeded 18.35 million TEUs, ranking the eighth port in the world.
WhatsApp Communities: Here’s what the latest feature offers
Meta-owned messaging service WhatsApp rolled out “Communities” — a new feature offering larger, more structured discussion groups — today.
The feature will bring together separate groups under bigger umbrellas where administrators can send alerts to a community of thousands.
Designed to help organisations, clubs, schools, and other private groups communicate better, this latest feature will allow people to receive updates sent to the entire community and easily organise smaller discussion groups.
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"Today we're launching Communities on WhatsApp. It makes groups better by enabling sub-groups, multiple threads, announcement channels, and more," Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg said in a video message today.
“We're also rolling out polls and 32-person video calling too. All are secured by end-to-end encryption so your messages stay private,” Zuckerberg added.
WhatsApp will now allow chat groups to have up to 1,024 users, much higher than the 256 participants restriction it had until recently, according to a company statement.
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Telegram and Discord, rivals of WhatsApp, allow thousands of members in group chats.
According to Meta's Twitter handle, WhatsApp's new feature will be available to everyone over the next few months.
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 12 series: Can it hold the legacy?
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has recently launched the 12th version of its popular Note Series smartphones. The latest Redmi Note 12 Series has appeared in four different versions: the standard 12, the 12 Pro, the 12 Pro+, and the 12 Explorer Edition.
The Redmi Note 12 5G receives Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC while MediaTek's Dimensity 1080 chipset is provided in all three Pro variants.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition
The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Octa-core processor and Mali-G68 MC4 GPU power the smartphone. The smartphone has an OLED display with a 6.67-inch diagonal and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
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There are three cameras on the back: a 200 MP wide-angle lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens. The wide-angle front camera sports a 16 MP sensor. The gadget has sensors like an optical fingerprint reader, an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
A non-removable Li-Po 4300 mAh battery, fast charging at 210W, 66% in 5 minutes, and 100% in 9 minutes (as stated), as well as USB Power Delivery 3.0 power the smartphone. The phone's Android 12 + MIUI 13 operating system ensures lag-free performance.
The price for the single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition is CNY 2,399 (about $328 or TK33800), while the price for the same model of the Redmi Note 12 Trend Edition with a striped pattern is CNY 2,599 (approximately $356 or TK36500).
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Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 Pro
Design
Both the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ models have 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED panels with 120Hz refresh rates, making their specifications almost equal. Both phones have the Dimensity 1080 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of fixed storage that cannot be expanded.
Camera
In terms of cameras, the Pro+ has an advantage because it is the first Redmi phone to feature a 200MP camera that uses a Samsung ISOCELL HPX sensor. This 1/1.4-inch sensor features QPD autofocus and 16-to-1 pixel binning. In the default mode, you can capture photographs with a resolution of 12.5 MP with a 2.24 m pitch, 50 MP with a 1.12 m pitch, and even 200 MP with a 0.56 m pitch.
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Additionally, the large sensor is capable of staggered HDR, 14-bit color depth, 8K video recording at 30 frames per second, and 4K at 120 frames per second. Sadly, only 4K video recording is possible with the Dimensity 1080 chipset.
The 50MP main camera of the Redmi Note 12 Pro features a Sony IMX766 sensor and OIS. Both phones have an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP depth assist sensor. Front-facing selfie cameras have a 16MP resolution.
Battery and Charger
Other features include 5,000 mAh batteries in both the Redmi 12 Pro and Pro+, with the Pro charging at up to 67W speeds for the Pro while the Pro+ has 120W fast charging. Both devices have the headphone jack and run MIUI 13 on Android 12.
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Color Options
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is available in four colors: white, black, blue, and a special Yibo Edition featuring a dual-tone green and black back. With the exception of the Yibo Edition, which is now a pink gradient colour, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is offered in the same color selections.
Price
Pricing for the 8/256GB model of Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is about CNY 2,199 (about $304 or TK31000). The price of the 12/256GB variant is CNY 2,399 (about $332 or Tk33800). China's public sales begin on November 1st.
CNY 1,699 (about $235 or Tk23900) is the starting price for the 6/128GB variant of Redmi Note 12 Pro. The top-of-the-line 12/256 GB device costs CNY 2,199 (about $304 or Tk31000), and there are 8/128 GB and 8/256 GB models as well.
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Redmi Note 12
Like its Pro brothers, the regular Redmi Note 12 features a 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
There is only a 2MP depth module in addition to the 48MP primary camera. The 8MP selfie camera has a limit.
Note 12 has been equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 CPU, which is supported by up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is available in black, white, and blue color. The base 4/128GB variant costs CNY 1,199 (about $165 or Tk16900), while the 8/256GB variant costs CNY 1,699 (about $235 or Tk23900).
Xiaomi brings Redmi A1+
Global smartphone maker Xiaomi Wednesday (November 02, 2022) announced the launch of its new Redmi series phone – Redmi A1+ in Bangladesh.
The new Redmi entry-level smartphone offers a stylish design and many features at an affordable price.
Redmi A1+ will now be available in Black, Light Green, and Light Blue across authorised stores in Bangladesh. The phone is priced at Tk11,999 for the 3GB+ 32G variant.
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With a 6.52-inch HD+ large display at 1600x720 resolution, Redmi A1+ offers an immersive experience for watching videos or gaming. For extended viewing, the device offers a Dark theme and Night Light mode, which help prevent eye strain.
The device is equipped with an 8MP main camera paired with an auxiliary lens to enable portrait shots and a 5MP front camera. Both rear and front cameras are loaded with versatile modes, including portrait, short video and time-lapse.
For faster unlocking, Redmi A1+ features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the back. So users can securely unlock the phone quickly and easily with the phone's rear fingerprint sensor.
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Redmi A1+ is powered by MediaTek Helio A22, supports expandable storage up to 1TB. It has a large 5,000mAh battery and 10W charging.
Indian-origin tech executive ‘helping out’ Musk in revamping Twitter
Indian-origin IT executive Sriram Krishnan is “helping out” Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk as he makes changes to the social media platform.
At the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, Krishnan is a general partner, according to an NDTV report.
Krishnan tweeted, “Now that the word is out: I’m helping out @elonmusk with Twitter temporarily with some other great people. I (and a16z) believe this is a hugely important company and can have a great impact on the world and Elon is the person to make it happen.”
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Krishnan invests in early-stage consumer startups, and, according to his profile on Andreessen Horowitz’s website, he sits on the boards of Bitski, Hopin, and Polywork.
Krishnan held a number of senior product positions before joining a16z, and according to his profile, most recently he “led core consumer teams at Twitter where he was responsible for products including the home timeline, new user experience, search, discovery, and audience growth”.
According to his profile, he previously established and directed a number of mobile ad products for Facebook and Snap, including the Facebook Audience Network, one of the biggest networks for display advertising, and Snap’s Direct Response advertisements business.
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Apple iPad, iPad Pro 2022 Review: World’s most advanced tablets
The efficiencies of iPads have significantly increased over the last several years. Nowadays, an Apple tablet is capable of doing a far wider range of tasks than it could in the past. So, many people are simply replacing their business laptops with these incredible gadgets. Let’s take a look at the key features of iPad 2022 (10th generation) and iPad Pro 2022 models.
Apple iPad vs iPad Pro: A Comparative Review
What are the differences between the iPad from the iPad Pro, and how can you tell which one is the better option for you?
Design
iPad Pro 2022 model comes in two sizes 11-inch and 12.9-inch.
To be quite clear, the iPad Pro is an absolutely delightful piece of hardware. It contains a multitude of cameras. Both the front and back cameras feature depth sensors that might be utilized for augmented reality (AR) or 3D scanning. It operates really fast. The display and speakers are excellent, particularly on the model with a 12.9-inch screen.
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The iPad Pros include screens that employ Apple's ProMotion variable refresh rate technology, much like the iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro. These displays have a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes it incredibly easy to browse through content and use the device overall since it is so fluid.
The iPad 2022 is the first iPad to fully adopt a full-screen design with narrow bezels rather than the other iPads' traditional big bezels and home buttons.
This brings about a number of significant improvements for the iPad. Because currently there is no home button. The fingerprint sensor that is used for Touch ID is now integrated into the power button that is located on the top frame.
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No matter how you use the iPad, you won't have any trouble getting to it, and its speed and dependability will live up to your expectations. The improved design also makes room for an enhanced two-speaker landscaping system to be installed.
Display
Apple is able to fit a substantially bigger display into the same footprint due to the iPad's thinner bezels. The iPad 2022 has a 10.9-inch display, as opposed to the 10.2-inch display of the previous iPad versions. This means extra space for applications, games, and movies.
As for the display quality, you have instantly been reminded of the iPad's rudimentary origins. The display has a resolution of 2360 x 1640. In addition, it boasts a maximum brightness of 500 nits and Apple's True Tone display technology.
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However, its display misses many of the luxuries seen on the Air. Specifically, the display is not laminated to the front glass, lacks an anti-reflective coating, and lacks P3 wide color gamut support.
The 11-inch iPad Pro 2022 model comes with an 11-inch screen featuring a 2388-by-1668-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (PPI).
On the other hand, in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2022 model, you get a 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 PPI in the 12.9-inch display. Not to mention, a larger screen is always a welcome addition, as it makes working with many applications less cramped.
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iPad Pro 2022 models are blessed with Wide color display (P3) technology, True Tone Display and many more features.
Camera
Additionally, Apple made a number of noteworthy enhancements to the camera system included on the new iPad. It now sports a rear camera with the same 12-megapixel (F/1.8) resolution as the Air. Although it is not the greatest camera on the market, it is now capable of capturing video in 4K resolution, when the model from the previous year could only achieve a maximum of 1080p.
iPad Pro has installed Wide and Ultra Wide cameras. The Wide camera features12MP a sensor with ƒ/1.8 aperture; while the Ultra Wide camera sports a 10MP sensor with ƒ/2.4 aperture, and a 125° field of view. You can shoot 4K footage with iPad Pro 2022 models.
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Performance and Software
iPadOS 16 offers a wonderful user experience in the iPad Pro 2022 model. It has 64GB RAM. The internal storage ranges from 128GB to 2TB.
The iPad Pro 2022 from Apple is equipped with Apple's M2 chip. The fact that this tablet utilizes the same processor as the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with a 13-inch screen from this year makes it a strong contender for the title of most powerful tablet currently available.
Apple claims that the eight-core CPU, which has four performance cores and four efficiency cores, offers an increase in performance of fifteen percent over the M1 processor. The ten-core GPU will offer visuals that are 35% quicker than the M1 GPU.
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On the other hand, Apple iPad 2022 model is equipped with an A14 Bionic chip. It is run by a 6-core CPU, 4-core graphics, and 16-core Neural Engine. It has 8GB RAM with 64GB or 256GB of internal storage.
Battery and Charger
10th-generation iPad is supported by a 28.6‐watt-hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery. To tell you the truth, you won’t be blown away by its 10-hour battery life. The limited battery life might have been due to the fact that you will need to incorporate the tablet into your workflow. At the conclusion of each of the first two days of your trip, you will have anywhere between 20 and 30 percent completed.
Thankfully, that has not been the case throughout the second half of the weeklong testing that you will be doing, and you will have every reason to believe that the seven to eight hours of usage that you receive each day will continue for the foreseeable future.
The implementation of USB-C as the standard port on all iPads, however, has been a blessing in disguise. Because you just need one charger to power your smartphone, laptop, wireless earphones, and your iPad.
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The iPad Pro 11-inch has a similar battery experience. While the iPad Pro 12.9 inch comes with a built-in 40.88-watt-hour rechargeable battery.
Price of iPad and iPad Pro 2022
The price of iPad Pro and iPad starts from $799 or BDT 81,278 and $449 or BDT 45,674 respectively. The price conversion rate here is $1 = BDT 101.73.
Conclusion
The Apple iPad and the iPad Pro 2022 models are well-designed gadgets that provide everything one would anticipate receiving from a premium tablet. With these gadgets, the activities of watching videos, playing games, participating in video conferences, surfing the web, writing, and sketching are as productive as ever.
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It is difficult to criticize the 2022 iPad and iPad Pro for what it provides, and it is an excellent choice for anyone who is interested in purchasing their first Pro model tablet.