Samsung M53 renderings exposed, with four-camera design on the back

Recently, it was reported that Samsung will launch a new Galaxy M53 model in overseas markets, and foreign media also exposed the rendering of this product. Judging from the pictures, the Samsung M53 uses a classic matrix lens module, and the front uses a screen with a hole in the center.

It is understood that the Samsung M53 adopts a rear four-camera design, of which the main camera may use a 108-megapixel lens, which will further improve the quality of photos. In addition, the Samsung M53 will also use an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and two 2-megapixel lenses. In terms of the front lens, the phone may use a 32-megapixel front lens to ensure that selfies can also get good results.
According to the current situation, Samsung M53 is still a product specially prepared for the overseas market, and this product will probably not enter the domestic market. At the hardware level, the Samsung M53 may use the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip. This chip uses a 6nm process, and its performance is in line with the product’s positioning. In addition, this phone is also equipped with a large 5000mAh battery and 25W charging, which is enough for daily use.

The iPhone 14 may not be equipped with a periscope zoom lens, and the fruit powder can expect the next generation

A new research report from Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu shows that the iPhone 14 has entered the Engineering Verification Test (EVT) stage, and the previously rumored periscope camera may not appear on the iPhone 14.

Previously, regarding the iPhone 14 in September this year, it was pointed out that since the flagship models of many manufacturers use periscope zoom lenses, it seems inevitable that the iPhone 14 will also adopt such a camera design. Even if it is not used on the iPhone 14, it will be Included in the Pro version of the iPhone 14, and even the main camera sensor of the Pro version of the model may be increased to 48MP. The periscope lens can mainly achieve a 100x hybrid zoom, and can also play an important role in wide-angle and macro, so it has always been what fruit fans have been looking forward to.
But according to the current news, the iPhone 14 does not have such a configuration, and the same about the “A16 Pro” chipset, LPDDR5 memory, 120Hz high refresh rate, and 48MP main camera/telephoto lens, etc. may not appear. on the iPhone 14 series. In addition, previous revelations also showed that the iPhone 14 may have two different notch designs, of which the entry-level model will use the traditional Face ID notch, while the high-end iPhone 14 Pro model may use a new, never-before-seen model. plan.
The iPhone 13 Pro currently on sale only supports 3X zoom, while the iPhone 12 Pro has 5X zoom. Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo said in December that the iPhone 14 series will not be equipped with a periscope camera, so maybe we have to wait until the iPhone 15 to use it .

Ever wanted to replace Android! The head of Fuchsia OS leaves, the future development is a mystery

Fuchsia OS is a new system developed by Google to replace the Android system. It is an upgraded version of the Android system and partially inherits the UI design and interface logic of the Android system.
Previously, Google has confirmed the existence of Fuchsia OS, but Google stated that the system will not replace the existing Android system and is currently only used in the new version of NEST Hub. In fact, Google as a whole has not paid much attention to the actual application direction of this operating system. In the earlier news, it was reported that Chris McKillop, the product leader and engineering director of Fuchsia OS, had left Google, casting a shadow over the future development of the operating system.

Chris McKillop has now revealed on his personal Twitter page that he is leaving Google. He also stated that during his 10-year tenure at Google, he not only led the Fuchsia OS product team, but also assisted in the establishment of the Flutter project team, an open source mobile application software development kit. Android TV product development.
The Fuchsia OS product team subsequently confirmed that Chris McKillop had left, but did not disclose the specific reasons for his departure, and Chris McKillop only said that he would face the next adventure challenge.

Before joining Google, Chris McKillop worked at Apple and was involved in the development of the first version of the iPhone OS (which later became iOS), and even earlier joined Palm, which was acquired by HP, and was one of the founding team members of webOS.
Whether Google will continue to develop Fuchsia OS after Chris McKillop’s departure is unclear.

The new iPad Pro may be released this fall, equipped with M2 chip to support MagSafe

According to recent media reports, since Apple did not launch a new generation of iPad Pro at this year’s spring conference, the product is likely to be launched at the new product launch from September to November this year. According to the news, the new iPad Pro will have the most powerful performance in the iPad product line, meeting all users’ expectations for “high performance”.

According to previous reports, the new iPad Pro will still have two different versions, 11-inch and 12.9-inch. In terms of hardware performance, the new iPad Pro will be equipped with TSMC’s 4nm process M2 chip, which has a more powerful GPU, so the new iPad Pro may have a significant improvement in graphics performance.
In addition, the new iPad Pro will also be equipped with MagSafe charging, but considering the large battery capacity of the iPad Pro, the MagSafe charging for the iPad Pro may have higher charging efficiency.
Another source said that Apple intends to control the update cycle of iPad Pro products. In the future, the iPad Pro product line may not be updated every year, but will be extended to about a year and a half.

Interrupted again? Apple’s iMessage outage again, now back to normal

On March 25, China Mobile learned that Apple said that its iMessage service was interrupted earlier on Thursday local time, and the problem has now been resolved. Notably, this is already the third time in a week that Apple has experienced service outages in a row.

It is reported that a large number of netizens complained about the downtime of Apple iMessage on the downtime tracking website Downdetector and Twitter. Complaints about the service began to increase sharply around 4:20 p.m. ET, with thousands of complainants, and not a few users affected. It is understood that iMessage messages are not sent at all in some cases, and sometimes even pictures are not available.
It should be noted that just this week, Apple has experienced two outages. On Monday, local time, Apple suffered a wide-ranging network outage, including services such as Apple Music, iCloud and the App Store, which were cut off, affecting dozens of services. The network failure also affected product sales and office work, hampered the company’s product operations and other work, and also affected communication among employees and the ability to access the internal network.
Then on Tuesday local time, a large number of users reported that Apple had another server downtime. There were problems with services such as Apple Music, Podcasts, Books, and the App Store, and the interruption of services caused dissatisfaction among users. The second server outage this week has been resolved after nearly two hours.

Ming-Chi Kuo: The hardware is too old, Apple Watch Series 3 may be discontinued this year

The Apple Watch Series 3 has been around for five years, but it seems 2022 will be the end of the line for the smartwatch. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the Apple Watch Series 3 may be discontinued in the third quarter of 2022. Ming-Chi Kuo believes the watch is too old to run the latest version of WatchOS. In his words, the device “doesn’t have enough computing power to meet the requirements of the new watchOS.”

Originally released in 2017, the Apple Watch Series 3 is now 5 years old, which is pretty awesome for any wearable device. However, recently after a WatchOS 7 update, the device has experienced random reboots or freezes, low storage space, drained battery, and more. Users are also facing issues updating the Watch Series 3 to the latest version of WatchOS due to lack of storage, and the watch often requires users to reset the Watch to initiate the update. Surprisingly, despite Apple’s introduction of the Apple Watch SE, it has survived.
With the launch of WatchOS 9, the Watch Series 3 is expected to be phased out due to lagging hardware. Apple will launch WatchOS 9 at WWDC 2022, at which point it may drop support for the Watch Series 3. Rumor has it that Apple is expected to launch three new Apple Watch models this year — the Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 8, and the rugged Apple Watch Explorer for sports enthusiasts. Also, there may not be a place for the Watch Series 3 in the keynote.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to get a new flat design consistent with the current iPhone and iPad. Also, it may have a body temperature sensor. The Apple Watch Explorer may have an impact-resistant and sturdy case.

The iPhone 14 has not yet released the news of the 15 Pro: Face ID is hidden under the screen

The iPhone 14 series has not been released yet, and the news about the iPhone 15 series is coming! On March 23, foreign media TheElec learned that Samsung Display is currently developing a new under-screen camera technology for its client Apple to hide Face ID under the display of the next-generation iPhone.

According to the source, Samsung Display’s technology is expected to be applied first to the foldable phone Samsung Electronics will launch next year, and then to the Pro series of the iPhone 15 series. It is reported that Apple plans to use the hole display and Face ID under the panel on the iPhone 15 Pro model.
The punch-hole design is widely used in today’s smartphones, and Apple is expected to apply it to the iPhone 14 series later this year.
Apple currently installs various sensors, including Face ID, in the notch on the top of its iPhones. But with under-screen Face ID, the phone will hide the sensor when not in use. This is essentially the same under-display camera or UPC technology that Samsung Display applied on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 launched last year.
Samsung Display is reportedly working with Canada’s OTI Lumionics to develop its new under-screen camera technology. Meanwhile, Samsung plans to use laser drilling on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 to make the under-display camera, just like it did on the Fold 3. Apple has decided not to use laser drilling and is looking for an alternative. LG Display is also developing its own under-panel camera technology, aiming to increase the light transmittance of the hole to more than 40% after 2024.

Samsung’s new horizontal and vertical multi-folding machine is exposed, related patents are pending

Nowadays, folding screen mobile phones are in full swing, and new folding screen phones from various manufacturers have been sold out one after another. Recently, Samsung filed a patent for the horizontal and vertical hinge design.

When the user folds the phone vertically, the screen will be displayed on the outside, which is convenient for the user to operate with one hand; and when the user folds the device horizontally, the screen will be located inside, which makes the device not hurt the screen when carrying it.

At the same time, after the device is fully unfolded, users can get a fairly large front screen, providing a convenient operating experience. Thanks to the multi-hinge design, this device does not need to be equipped with a separate external secondary screen. After it is folded vertically, it will have a front and rear dual-screen device.
The source said that the overall size of the multi-folding phone currently under development is slightly larger than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. And Samsung is also considering designing a new system support for this device that can be folded in multiple ways, which will benefit the actual user experience.
On this basis, this multi-folding device will bring a variety of user modes. Users can perform upper and lower partition operations just like on a laptop, which is also supported by some current folding screen devices.

In order to facilitate users to replace the battery, the EU legislation prohibits mobile phone batteries from sticking too tightly

With the development of smart phones, the integration of mobile phones is getting higher and higher, and the replaceable battery design that was common in the era of feature phones has almost disappeared at present. And just recently, the European Union passed a new bill that prohibits phone makers from sticking batteries too tightly so users can replace them.

According to foreign media reports, the European Parliament recently passed a proposal to ban smartphone manufacturers from using firmly bonded batteries in smartphones. Now the proposal has finally passed 567 votes in favor, 67 votes against, and 40 votes not voted. . Next, the EU will negotiate with its member states to negotiate specific legislative matters. If successful, the bill will be implemented from 2024.
For many people, the battery wear and tear of the mobile phone after a period of use makes them have to replace the mobile phone battery, and the official after-sales replacement is more expensive and inconvenient. However, some mobile phone manufacturers will add more fixing glue to better fix the mobile phone battery, making it very troublesome for individuals to replace the battery. With the passage of the bill, it may be more convenient for users to replace the battery by themselves in the future.
It should be noted that this EU bill does not require mobile phone manufacturers to return to the previous state of replaceable batteries, but only prohibits manufacturers from gluing mobile phone batteries too tightly to make it easier for consumers to remove batteries. In fact, some mobile phone manufacturers have added the design of quick battery removal on the mobile phone for the convenience of replacing the battery. Whether it is the official maintenance personnel or the user themselves, they can easily remove the battery for replacement.
In addition to batteries, products that use batteries such as electric vehicles and electric skateboards are also subject to the Act. On the one hand, the EU’s move is to protect the environment and facilitate battery recycling, and on the other hand, it is also to reduce dependence on overseas regions. After all, many materials in batteries need to be imported overseas. .

The latest revelations: the iPhone 14 Pro series may be “longer”, the effect is like this

 News on March 15th, it is reported that the iPhone 14 Pro series may be “longer” due to the new design, and the effect may be like this (for reference only, although imagine an “extended” version of the iPhone 14 Pro) :

According to earlier news, the iPhone 14 series entered the trial production stage last month, and the design of the entire series has been basically finalized. Among them, the basic iPhone 14 models may retain the Liu Haiping design, while the higher-positioned iPhone 14 Pro series will adopt a “pill + hole-digging” design with an “exclamation mark” arrangement. At that time, it was really not seen from the rendering that the iPhone 14 Pro series had become longer.
Recently, Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known analyst at Tianfeng International Securities, said on Twitter that this year’s iPhone 14 series will cancel the 5.4-inch mini model, and the entire series will become the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max and 6.7-inch iPhone 14. Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max. He also said that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max may continue to be equipped with the A15 bionic chip, while the iPhone 14 Pro series will use the new A-series bionic chip.