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Oppo Find X3 Pro certified with a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging

Oppo will introduce the Find X3 series in March and a device from the lineup with the model number CPH2173 has appeared at the US FCC and the Chinese Compulsory Certification (also known as CCC or 3C). The phone will have two equally sized cells with 2,200 mAh minimal charge, meaning the whole battery capacity will hold a typical charge of around 4,500 mAh.

On top of that, the phone that we believe is the Find X3 Pro will have a 65W charger, which shouldn’t be a surprise, since the Oppo Find X2 series also had it.

Oppo CPH2173 certifications

The phone will come with Snapdragon 888 chipset, and according to FCC, it will run ColorOS 11.2, based on Android 11. The FCC has approved usage of USB-C earphones which means there’ll be no 3.5 mm audio jack, although this is hardly a surprise.

In other specs we know, the Oppo Find X3 Pro should come with a new sensor, developed by Sony for the main cam, the front panel is likely to be a 6.7” OLED with 1440p resolution and a single punch hole in the upper left corner for the selfie cam.

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Debian in your pocket: PinePhone Community Edition presented with Mobian

The manufacturer PineMicrosystems presents another Community Edition of the PinePhone. The “PinePhone Community Edition: Mobian” can since 16. January can be pre-ordered in the Pine Shop and is available in two different hardware versions, one of which is also suitable for desktop use.

In a blog post Pine 64 gives an overview of the hardware specifications of the new PinePhone variant. In the basic version for 149 US dollars, 2 GB of RAM and a 16 GByte small eMMC module installed. The convergence package costs 199 US dollars, but comes with 3 GB of RAM, 32 GByte eMMC module and also contains a USB-C dock for the eponymous convergence mode. The dock has a Fast Ethernet port (10 / 100 Mbit / s), two USB ports (type A), an HDMI output and a USB-C port for power supply – the manufacturer does not specify version numbers.

Linux in small format Pine 64 delivers the new variant of the PinePhone with pre-installed Mobian. The operating system, designed for mobile devices, uses a patched mainline Linux kernel and uses Phosh as its user interface. Phosh is based on GTK program libraries and was originally developed by Purism for the Linux mobile phone Librem 5. The Mobian Community Edition follows the “UBports” -, “postmarketOS” -, “Manjaro” – and “KDE Community Edition”. Per unit sold there are 10 US dollars to the Mobian project to promote the development of mobile Linux systems.

Community who love to do handicrafts According to Pine 64 and the Mobian project, the core functions, such as telephony, SMS, 4G LTE, WLAN, Bluetooth, idle mode, run before and Rear camera and GPS. The Mobian installer allows you to set a username and password, as well as to configure encryption of the Mobian installation. Pine 64 advises buyers to use the Receipt of the phone to bring the system directly up to date. The delivered Mobian contains outdated software with known errors. A page in the Mobian Wiki provides an overview of the compatibility of various applications. The target group of the PinePhone Community Editions are primarily Hobbyist and Developer.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: Style on a budget

(Pocket-lint) – The Microsoft Surface Laptop has, through all three of its release iterations, proven to be our favourite premium Windows laptop time and again – winning the Pocket-lint Awards in its category in both 2019 and 2020.

So when Microsoft decided to bring out a more affordable version, called the Surface Laptop Go, it did make us wonder what would have to give to cut the price without cutting into a premier experience. So here’s how it all stacks up.

Design & Display

12.4-inch PixelSense display, 3:2 aspect ratio, 1536 x 1024 resolution
Dimensions: 278 x 206 x 15.7mm / Weight: 1.1kgs
1x USB-A, 1x USB-C, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
Proprietary Surface Connect port for power
Finishes: Platinum, Sandstone, Ice Blue
Windows 10 S

Upon pulling the Surface Laptop Go from its box it looks a far cry from its budget status, aping many of the premium design traits that you’ll find in the Surface Laptop proper. The use of cool-to-touch metal on the lid and frame being standout, while the finish options – there’s three, this one in the photos is Ice Blue – look great.

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The Go is small and lightweight, yet it’s got a fairly large screen on account of the 3:2 aspect ratio – making the 12.4-inch panel more like an A4 sheet of paper than the more elongated screens that are so typical in laptops.

The screen is plenty bright, too, while its resolution – at 1536 by 1024 – is pretty sharp considering it’s less than Full HD in overall pixel count. That’s not a big problem, it just means you’ll find sharper panels elsewhere in the market. It’s befitting of its budget status, really, which is the whole point of the Go model.

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Ports aren’t especially plentiful: there’s a USB-C and a full-size USB-A port, but other than the 3.5mm headphones jack that’s your lot. Thankfully power is handled by Microsoft’s Surface Connect rather than using up the USB-C port, although we would prefer this proprietary format to be dropped in favour of more ports in the design.

When plugged in we found the Go’s first issue though: it’s noisy. The fan kicks in due to the device heating up when recharging, which is delivered in an irksome whistling fashion. It doesn’t even need to be under load for this to happen, you could have no applications open whatsoever and it’ll whistle away.

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Another major point to mention is the use of Windows 10 S. This version of Windows utilises the Microsoft Store to obtain and download apps – so you’re shielded from EXE file-types and can’t download and install such a variety of apps.

However, to switch out from S to ‘normal’ Windows 10 is easy enough: you can do it for free and we suspect most will do this straight away. We certainly did. That then means the Go has no limitations in what you can obtain and run on it, whether that’s a different browser such as Chrome, or a full-fat app such as Photoshop (albeit running at Intel Core i5 levels).

Keyboard & Trackpad

Fingerprint reader power button*
Full-size keyboard, no backlight
Large precision trackpad

Although the Go’s keyboard looks fairly squashed into its space, it’s actually a full-size one – and that makes for a decent typing experience.

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Well, it does when it’s light. Unfortunately the Go’s keyboard lacks a backlight, with only the Caps Lock key having a corner LED for any kind of illumination. It’s pretty rare that a keyboard isn’t backlit these days. But that’s another area where cost-cutting has happened, ultimately, to help keep the Go a little more budget.

The trackpad is a reasonably large scale, too, with a smooth topped finish that’s responsive to touch. It is plastic rather than glass, which gives it a slightly more ‘tacky’ feel to the fingers, but it works well enough. Some competitors are releasing laptops with even larger over-size trackpads, but there’s not much unused space in the Surface Laptop Go’s real-estate anyway, so we think it’s a sound solution as is.

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Also of note is the fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button, which makes for super-quick Windows 10 sign-in. *Caveat time though: this feature is absent from the entry-level model, so if you’re looking to the Laptop Go for its appealing price point then note that not all models offer the same by feature set.

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Performance & Battery

10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor (1035G1), Intel UHD Graphics
64GB/128GB/256GB storage options, 4GB/8GB RAM options

As we detailed previously, the Surface Laptop Go ships with Windows 10 S, but you can switch this to Windows 10 instead without incurring a cost. It’s a good job, then, that there’s a proper processor under the hood, capable enough of handling tasks that may typically fall outside of the Windows 10 S remit. Want Photoshop? You got it.

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Whichever Surface Laptop Go you pick – and there are three levels – it’s the same processor, an Intel Core i5 (1035G1). It’s the storage and RAM that differ rather dramatically though: the entry-level model has 64GB and 4GB respectively, which is rather limited; the two other models up the RAM to 8GB; while the only other difference from mid- to top-level is 128GB versus 256GB storage.

If you opt for the top-end model, however, the price is significantly higher – by almost 40 per cent over the base model, and closing in on the four-figures mark. That’s rather a lot to pay for doubling the RAM and delivering a usable storage amount. The middle spec model is probably the best balanced of the lot, remaining at an attractive price point with just about enough storage on board.

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In terms of battery life the Surface Laptop Go quotes an up-to-13-hour life per charge, but that’s over-reaching compared to its real-world figure. We were able to stream a Full HD YouTube video (well, the source was Full HD, the screen downscales that given the resolution available) for just under seven hours before it was game-over time. That’s reasonable enough innings, on par with the Surface Laptop 3, and long enough to cater for a varied day of work/study/mucking about on the internet.

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is a compelling affordable laptop. It pulls on much of the design and quality of Microsoft’s established Surface range, without cutting features to the bone.

There are some quirks – such as a noisy fan, a limited numbers of ports, and limited storage in the entry-level model – but given the balance of features and performance we think Microsoft has got a success on its hands here. The mid-priced model is the one to go for.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7

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It’s got more ports, better battery life, and is well designed – albeit not quite as refined as the Microsoft product. If the mid-spec Surface Laptop Go seems appealing then consider comparing it to this Yoga before making that final decision.

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New vivo Y31 announced with Snapdragon 662, 48MP triple camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

Yesterday vivo announced the Y20G in India and today the company further expanded its Y series with the vivo Y31. vivo launched a Y31 back in 2015 with a 4.7″ screen and a single rear camera, so we’ll refer to the new one as vivo Y31 (2021).

The vivo Y31 (2021) is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC, runs Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11 on top, and comes with 6GB RAM. The smartphone has 128GB storage onboard, but it also comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 1TB.

The Y31 (2021) is built around a 6.58″ FullHD+ LCD that has a notch for the 16MP selfie camera. The back of the phone is home to a triple camera setup which is reminiscent of the X50 Pro and is a combination of a 48MP primary, 2MP depth and 2MP macro units. The last one lets you take pictures from as close as 4cm.

The smartphone features Ultra Stable Video that uses Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), and Super Night Mode that uses the multi-frame noise reduction algorithm to reduce the noise in your photos.

For biometric authentication, the vivo Y31 (2021) relies on a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and keeping the lights on is a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging and support for reverse charging. The smartphone also has a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack in tow.

vivo Y31 (2021) in Racing Black and Ocean Blue colors

The vivo Y31 (2021) is offered in Racing Black and Ocean Blue colors. It’s priced at INR16,490 ($225/€185) and is already available for purchase in India through the company’s online store, Amazon.in, Flipkart, Paytm, and partner retail stores.

Acer unveils a trio of TWS headsets, two of which have built-in charging cables

Acer launched a trio of true wireless headsets in India. The premium model sells under the Gateway brand, the other two carry the Acer brand. They are on sale now at Amazon and Flipkart.

What the three models have in common (beyond wire-free operation) is that their charging cases allow for up to 28 hours of total listening time. Outside of the case, the buds can last up to 4 hours in one go, adds another 24 hours. Recharging the cases takes an hour and a half.

The Gateway TWS (GAHR012) are the premium offering with a price of INR 3,500. They feature 9 mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. These are charged through their USB-C port.

Gateway TWS (GAHR012) with Bluetooth 5.0, 9 mm drivers and a USB-C port

The two Acer-branded TWS models cost INR 2,500 and have very similar design. Where they differ is how they are charged. The GAHR011 model has a USB-C and a USB-A cables built-in, so it can be plugged into a Type-C or Type-A port to charge. Interestingly, the bottom part is a kind of dock and can be removed to take up less room in your pocket.

Acer TWS (GAHR11) with Bluetooth 5.1, 8 mm drivers, USB-C and USB-A cables

The GAHR010 splits the difference and has a USB-A cable on board, plus a USB-C port. This means you can use the USB-C cable you charge your phone with. On the other hand, the 011 model can be plugged into a power bank (or even your phone) to charge without needing a cable.

Acer TWS (GAHR10) with Bluetooth 5.1, 8 mm drivers, USB-C port and a USB-A cable

Both the 010 and 011 have 8mm drivers and the newer Bluetooth 5.1 standard support. That doesn’t amount to much as none of the headsets have aptX or LDAC support, no multipoint either (that is you can connect to only one device at a time).

All three weigh a total of 50g with their cases, though the buds on the 010 and 011 are bulkier than the AirPod-like Gateways. Also, the three models share an IPX4 rating (i.e. sweat resistance).

Here are the prices again with links to Amazon and Flipkart:

Charging
Price
Store links

Gateway TWS (GAHR012)
USB-C port
₹3,500
Amazon
Flipkart
Acer TWS (GAHR010)
USB-C port, USB-A cable
₹2,500
Amazon
Flipkart
Acer TWS (GAHR011)
USB-C cable, USB-A cable
₹2,500
Amazon
Flipkart

Realme X9’s slim profile teased by company CEO

Realme will launch a new X series, and we know from internal sources it will be Realme X9. Madhav Sheth, CEO in India and Europe, has posted a photo on his Twitter, revealing a slim profile of the phone – it will be as thick as six credit cards, stacked on top of each other.

We can also see one of the colors the new Realme X9 will have – a whole palette of colors, similar to the Realme X7 Pro’s “Iridescent” finish or the Realme V15. There’s also the company slogan “Dare to Leap” in big letter, and we are sure this will be the paint job we’ll see the most in promo materials.

Realme V15 5G, sold only in China

We can also see a bit of the bottom – there is one speaker, a USB-C port, the microphone, and likely a microSD slot, meaning Realme X9 is not coming with a 3.5mm audio jack.

There’s always the possibility that it was moved on top, but it is more likely Realme omitted it as it did on the X7 duo.

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NEC Lavie Mini, an 8-inch console convertible mini laptop and Tiger Lake CPU

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The NEC Lavie range, owned by Lenovo now, has been on the market for a few years with very small, convertible laptops. His latest creation, the Lavie Mini, combines an 8-inch laptop convertible into a tablet with a game console compatible with integrated controllers.

The 8-inch screen has a good resolution of 1. 920 x 1. 90 pixels in 16: 01 together with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. This touch screen is attached to a small QWERTY keyboard by means of hinges that allow the rotation of 360 degrees to become a tablet.

The NEC Lavie Mini integrates an 11th generation Intel Core i7 “Tiger Lake” with Iris Xe graphics

Inside it hides an Intel Core Tiger Lake processor from 11 3rd generation with integrated Iris Xe graphics from the Core i7 range, graphics that manages the screen and HDMI output. You also have USB-C and USB-A, in addition to 16 GB of LPDDR4 memory and 360 GB of integrated SSD. Also offers WiFi 6 and infrared camera for use with Windows Hello on Windows 10 , operating system that integrates as standard.

The battery that powers the Lenovo Lavie Mini is 26 WH and the total weight of the equipment is only 579 grams. The equipment is compatible with controllers similar to those of the Nintendo Switch, as well as other accessories such as docks.

At the moment we do not know its availability and price.

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We’re getting closer to a Nintendo Switch-sized gaming PC

One year ago at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Alienware made waves with a modular gaming PC that worked like a Nintendo Switch, with a pair of gamepads flanking a powerful Windows 10 tablet. Sadly, Alienware’s UFO was just a concept, as was Lenovo’s take on the idea this year — but two companies are now taking up the torch with a pair of crowdfunded gadgets you might actually see in your lifetime. They look seriously legit.

The 5.5-inch GPD Win 3 and the 7-inch Aya Neo aren’t going about it in quite the same way; while the Ava tries to closely match Nintendo’s console in shape, size, and with strictly gaming controls on board, the GPD sticks to its palmtop computer roots with a slide-up screen that reveals a tiny backlit keyboard. There’s also a fingerprint sensor, a microSD slot and an optional Thunderbolt 4 dock if you want to use the GPD like a full Windows 10 computer.

The GPD Win 3.

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What’s the same: both are genuinely trying to deliver a powerful tablet surrounded by joysticks and buttons for under $1,000 each. With Intel’s latest Tiger Lake chips and AMD’s Ryzen 4500U respectively, each has some of the latest and greatest integrated graphics you can buy, and they claim pretty decent performance as a result — Cyberpunk 2077 can reportedly hit 30fps at the Aya Neo’s 1280×800 resolution at low settings, and GPD offers a long list of examples of recent, demanding games that you can coax well over the 50fps mark with its Intel Xe graphics.

As you can see in the spec comparo sheet I whipped up below, each features 16GB of DDR4 memory, a speedy NVMe solid state drive, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, a pair of stereo speakers, a genuine headphone jack, and multiple USB ports. Not bad!

GPD Win 3 vs. Aya Neo specs

Spec	GPD Win 3	Aya Neo
Spec	GPD Win 3	Aya Neo
Screen	5.5-inch 1280x720p IPS	7-inch 1280x800p IPS
PPI	268ppi	215ppi
Brightness	400 nits	500 nits
CPU	15-28W Intel i7-1165G7 or i5-1135G7 (4C8T)	10-25W AMD Ryzen 4500U (6C6T)
GPU	Intel Iris Xe (96EU or 80EU)	AMD Vega 6
RAM	16GB LPDDR4x 4266	16GB LPDDR4x 4266
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD	512GB NVMe SSD
Battery	44Wh	47Wh
Battery quote	2-3 hours heavy, up 11 hours light	up to 6 hours
Cooling	Two heat pipes, PWM fan	Two heat pipes, fan
Ports	1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB-A, 3.5mm	3x USB-C, 3.5mm
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Dimensions	7.6 x 3.6 inches (192 x 92mm)	10 x 4.1 inches (255 x 106mm)
Thickness	1.06 inches (27mm)	0.79 inches (20mm)
Weight	1.2 lbs (.56kg)	1.4 lbs (.65kg)
Speakers	Stereo	Stereo
Keyboard	Y	N
Touchscreen	Y	Y
Gyro control	N	Y
Rumble	Y	Y
microSD	Y	N
Fingerprint sensor	Y	N
Docking station	Optional, 3x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x GbE	N
OS	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10
Early price	$799	$699
Final starting price	$999	TBD

Just know that these systems are going to be chonky compared to an actual Nintendo Switch’s 0.55-inch thick frame and 0.88-pound weight, and battery life will be a big question, with both the Aya Neo and GPD Win 3 allowing you to fine-tune the chip’s TDP wattage to get the most out of their tablet-sized cells. NotebookCheck says you shouldn’t expect to get more than 1.5 hours out of the GPD Win 3 while playing a demanding game, though Taki Udon on YouTube claims you can get 2-3 hours out of an early Aya Neo.

Speaking of Taki Udon’s video, it looks like a fantastic overview of the handheld, so I recommend checking it out, and this second vid that shows off how well games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Sekiro play on his Founder’s model. It’s not enough to convince me to crowdfund a company I’ve never heard of, but it’s a good start.

You should also know that not all of these handhelds are going to look and play the same: the transparent Aya you’re seeing in the videos was a limited edition of 15,000 for early pre-orders in China, with final models launching in black and white instead when they ship in April. Aya will be launching its Indiegogo campaign in February with a “super early bird limited price” of $699, with no word on how much the rest of us might pay.

The GPD Win 3 is already on Indiegogo, where you’ll pay $799 for the Core i5-1135G7 version, with the more powerful i7 chip starting at $899, or $949 for a package with the optional USB, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet docking station.

Between these handheld gaming PCs, the cute upcoming Playdate and the gorgeous Analogue Pocket, some of the squeaky clean mods we’ve seen of late, not to mention the popularity of the Switch itself and the march of ever smaller and more powerful chips, it feels like we might be entering a gaming handheld renaissance. Here’s hoping.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G hands-on review

Introduction

The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G is the second-best smartphone from the lineup after the Reno5 Pro+ 5G. Being second-best doesn’t mean there anything to scoff at, and everyone looking for an affordable flagship experience should definitely check out the Reno5 Pro and Reno5 Pro+.

The subject of our hands-on review is the Reno5 Pro 5G, and it employs MediaTek’s top-tier SoC for 2020 – the Dimensity 1000+. And aside from the camera setup, the Reno5 Pro 5G checks all the right boxes. It has an HRR OLED panel, a sizeable battery, blazing-fast charging, premium build.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G specs at a glance:
Body: 159.7×73.2×7.6mm, 173g; Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame.
Display: 6.55″ Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1100 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 402ppi.
Chipset: Mediatek MT6889Z Dimensity 1000+ (7nm): Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G77 MC9.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.1.
OS/Software: Android 11, ColorOS 11.1.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, 1/1.73″, 0.8µm, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 115˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4; Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4.
Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm.
Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, HDR; Front camera: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS.
Battery: 4350mAh; Fast charging 65W, Reverse charging, SuperVOOC 2.0.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical), NFC (market dependant), no 3.5mm audio jack.The good news is that this time around, Oppo seems to have priced this device reasonably.

But before we make any preliminary conclusions, let’s take the Reno5 Pro 5G for a spin and see why we think the Reno5 Pro 5G has its spot in the market and what makes it stand out from the crowd.

Unboxing the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G

The handset comes in a standard box with the appropriate charger and cable. There’s also a transparent silicone case as a bonus and a pair of USB-C headphones, but no USB-C to 3.5mm dongle.

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Oppo is hardly known in this country, but some models offer real top performance. The Oppo Reno 4 Pro comes with about 12 / 256 GByte memory, great OLED screen and flagship camera.

Oppo, Vivo, Realme – all Chinese brands that have just hit the German market and want to cut a piece out of the Huawei cake. Thanks to great technology and chic design, it actually works very well. If the price is right, the manufacturer and customer are happy.

At Oppo it is a little different. For the Oppo Reno 4 Pro, the manufacturer demands a full 750 Euro in the RRP – and that, though no top chipset, no IP 68 certification and no wireless charging included. In the test, we show why the purchase is still worthwhile.

Design It is chic, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro, there will probably be little counter-argument. With a depth of only 7.6 millimeters, the smartphone is really thin and the remaining dimensions of 160 × 72, 5 millimeters is moderate for a device with a 6.5-inch display. In addition, the device weighs just once 172 Gram – for all heavyweights with 172 + grams this is very positive. In addition, there is a high-quality material impression. The frame with its stylish bevels on the front and foot sides is made of aluminum, the front and back are protected against scratches with Gorilla Glass 5. Because of the rounded sides, which are quite gentle for an edge display, the frame on the sides is very narrow and the smartphone looks even more delicate.

There is also a chic back with a matt finish and gradient. Our blue test device therefore changes between medium blue and turquoise depending on the incidence of light. Thanks to the matte surface, fingerprints and other ugly fat deposits are not an issue. The great overall impression is crowned by the very good workmanship. The transitions between the different materials can only be felt minimally, there are no sharp edges. The only exception here is the protective film that sticks to the screen at the factory. It can be easily removed. The keys embedded in the side of the frame sit tight and wobble-free, the pressure point and key travel are exemplary.

Together with the evenly narrow frame around the display, the punchhole notch and the chic design, the Oppo Reno 4G is currently one of the highest quality models on the market. It is a pity that the manufacturer only offers IP protection against water and dust 54 elects. A brief downpour is not a problem, but the device must not fall into water.

All pictures of the Oppo Reno 4 Pro in the test (23 Pictures) Display The screen has a diagonal of 6.5 inches. With a resolution of 2400 × 1080 Pixel results in an image sharpness of just over 400 ppi (pixels per inch), that’s sharp. In addition, thanks to OLED technology, the display shines with strong contrasts, an excellent black level and, if desired, strong colors. In the default setting, the color rendering is quite natural. Class is the brightness: are round 500 cd / m2 in manual Mode still not very impressive, it is the measured 696 cd / m2 in automatic mode. In combination with the very good viewing angle stability typical of OLEDs, users have no problems reading content even in direct sunlight.

We liked the display in the Oppo Reno 4 Pro: The screen has a refresh rate of 90 Hertz, provides moving content more fluidly than models with 60 Hertz. In addition, the smartphone’s always-on display and its general setting options for the display are a plus point.

Camera Oppo does without data sheet prettiness with macro or depth sensors and builds an honest triple cam into the Reno 4 Pro. It consists of the main lens with 45 Megapixels, optical image stabilizer and f / 1.7 aperture, wide angle with 12, 2 megapixels and f / 2.2 as well as telelens with 13 Megapixels and f / 2.4. In front comes an optic with 32 Megapixels used.

The main camera is very good, the additional lenses are good The quality of the main camera is convincing. Image sharpness, level of detail, color reproduction and image noise are all on a very high level, and the image dynamics are very good. This puts the main camera of the Reno 4 Pro at the top level. This also applies with only slight drawbacks in poor lighting conditions, but here some high-priced competitors are a bit better, for example the Huawei Mate 40 Pro (test report). Unfortunately there is one for telephoto and wide-angle lenses n slight decrease in quality, and the coordination of the individual lenses with one another is not perfect. The result is that the telelens, for example, captures images in the memory with a lighter color and less color – this shouldn’t really happen with a smartphone in the upper price range. Overall, the image quality of the additional lenses is still good, but they do not come close to the quality of the main lens. The main disadvantages are image sharpness and image dynamics.

All original recordings with the Oppo Reno 4 Pro (37 Pictures ) The same applies to the front camera. Although it delivers very attractive images overall, it looks a bit too fishy and the image sharpness should also be higher. The main camera delivers decent, but not overwhelming results for videos. This is also due to the fact that with 4 / 30 is over and pans are never sharp. The image stabilization, like the other image quality, is otherwise arranged in the upper third of the smartphone range and therefore fits the price.

Furnishing The quality of the Oppo Reno 4 Pro is excellent, the display is great and at least the main camera is top-notch – can the rest of the equipment keep up? Mostly yes, but not in all cases. Users have to make slight compromises with the chipset. Because despite the rest of the equipment of 12 GByte RAM (!) And 256 GByte of internal memory, the manufacturer does not use the top chip Snapdragon 865 (+), but “only” on a Snapdragon 765G. The eight cores of the chip clock at up to 2.4 GHz, one Adreno 620 ensures sufficient everyday performance. For gaming, the chip with a G in its name offers a few advantages that are supposed to provide more power and faster loading times compared to the same chip without a G.

Overall, most games can be played smoothly, but for a few exceptions an 8-series chip would have been desirable – also with a view to the RRP of the Reno 4 Pro. Unsurprisingly, multitasking is not a problem with the amount of memory, but it hardly has a positive effect in benchmarks. In PCmark Work 2.0 the device reaches around 7900 points, that is roughly on par with other smartphones with Snapdragon 765G. The same applies to Antutu, here the model reaches about 256. 000 Points.

Apart from that, the Reno 4 Pro offers a comprehensive technology package with WLAN ac, Bluetooth 5.1, location via GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS as well as LTE and 5G. Instead, savings are found in the details. The ample internal (non-expandable) storage only has a UFS 2.1 speed, Wifi 6 is missing and the USB-C port only offers 2.0 standard. There is dual SIM capability and stereo speakers for this. They are loud and powerful, but the competition is a bit better here at times. The fingerprint sensor in the display is well implemented. It works quickly and reliably with light pressure.

The user interface Color OS 7.2 is above Android 10, an update to Android 11 did not exist yet. The security patch is as of December 2020 pretty up to date. Compared to before, Oppo has improved its update supply and now regularly brings patches. The Color OS interface offers a number of additional functions, but does not appear overloaded, but modern. There isn’t much bloatware on the Reno 4 Pro.

Battery pack The 4000 mAh of the built-in battery does not sound particularly impressive and it is therefore not surprising that the Oppo Reno 4 Pro does not Is cross-country skier. Nevertheless, the smartphone achieves better endurance values than some competitors with a stronger battery pack. The device comes in the PCmark battery test at 200 cd / m2 on almost 9 hours with an active screen and a brightness of 80 to 20 percent – that is with activated 90 – Hz function of the screen is a decent value. The good benchmark result was confirmed in the test. Transferred to the test routine, the device is definitely good for one, with minimal restrictions even for two days without an external power supply.

A bit of a shame with the price shown: There is no wireless charging. But the Reno 4 Pro offers another highlight: fast charging with full 65 Watt. This means that the device fully charges again in barely more than half an hour and intermediate charging is like a sprint from Usain Bolt in his best days. This is impressive.

Price It already sounded: The EIA of the smartphone is proud 799 Euros, but the street price is now significantly lower – as long as it doesn’t have to be the newer color variant Green Glitter. Otherwise there is a choice of blue and black, there are no technically different variants.

Conclusion The Oppo Reno 4 Pro is a really great smartphone that you can hardly blame. The biggest point of criticism is the price: 799 Euro RRP for a manufacturer who does not yet have a name in this country, also no wireless charging, no IP 67 and no top chipset? It’s just too much. The situation is different with the street price at which the device has now leveled off. That is more or less significantly below 600 Euro, even offers just below 500 euros already existed.

In return, buyers receive an absolutely chic smartphone, which also impresses with a great display, an extremely large amount of memory, a top-quality main camera with good additional lenses and an extremely fast-charging battery. The device competes with models such as the Oneplus 8T (review) or the Oppo Find X2 Pro (review) from our own company. Models like the Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (test report) show that models with top chipset can be significantly cheaper.

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“Flexgate”: MacBook Pro is being repaired by Apple for some time

In the case of certain problems with the backlight, Apple wants to repair the display of the MacBook Pro for a longer period of time free of charge: The manufacturer has its “service program for the display backlight of the 13 “- MacBook Pro” extended at the weekend from four to five years after the first sale of the device. This means that the first, end 2016 sold model series that would otherwise not have been included in the service program.

Uneven illumination The problem can be shown by uneven illumination of the screen in the lower area, “vertical areas along the entire lower edge of the screen” are illuminated “permanently or sporadically”, writes Apple. Affected users like to compare the symptom with classic stage lighting (stage light), where the curtain in the cinema or theater is illuminated from below with bright spotlights.

According to Apple, the service program still only covers two specific model series, the 13 ” MacBook Pro year of manufacture 2016 with two USB-C or Thunderbolt ports and the more expensive model with four USB-C ports. According to the manufacturer, only a “very small percentage of the displays” in these model series are affected. However, some owners of the 2017 he MacBook Pro report very similar screen problems, but these have so far been fixed by Apple free of charge as a gesture of goodwill.

“Fragile” flex cable as the cause According to repair service providers, the cause is a “fragile ribbon cable” in the MacBook Pro that is attached to the circuit board the display controller and is stretched taut each time the display is opened. In the course of time it comes to wear and tear and finally to material fatigue. The flex cable is firmly integrated into the display so that the entire screen has to be replaced.

Only for MacBook Pro models from year of manufacture 2018 Apple has made improvements: The ribbon cable there is two millimeters longer, as was shown during dismantling, which gives the cable significantly more space. Apple extended the cable for both the 13 “and the 15 “- MacBook Pro, although the latter has not yet been included in the service program. Several class action lawsuits have already been initiated in the USA in which Apple is accused of “knowingly concealing” the defect – and with which the manufacturer is to be forced to repair models with larger screens free of charge.

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Disassembly video shows the Galaxy S21 internals haven’t changed much since the S20

This teardown video of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G shows that the interior is quite similar to that of the Galaxy S20 before it. To get inside, the plastic back must be removed first. And yes, it’s very much a plastic material – not even a hint of glass here.

Inside the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and S20 5G

This S21 unit is equipped with two mmWave 5G (other versions only support sub-6). The antennas are located one each on the left and right sides. They are not huge, but that’s still two more antennas than a 4G phone needs to house. Last year Samsung built a special mmWave-enabled version of the S20 just for Verizon, this year it’s no longer an exclusive feature.

One thing that Samsung changed for this year is making the display ribbon cable completely removable. This simplifies replacing display – you just need to remove the back panel, the wireless charging coil and the speaker assembly (which covers the USB-C port and nano-SIM slot as well as the display cable attachment point).

Two potentially difficult repairs are replacing the battery and the selfie camera. The battery is glued down without pull tabs (as usual on Samsung phones). The selfie camera is also glued to the frame, a relatively recent change (since the Z Flip).

You can watch the Galaxy S20 teardown video from the same channel, PBKreviews, for a look at how little the interior design has changed.

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ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme Review

Introduction to ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme Specifications

Tenth Gen Intel Core is still one of the best options for gamers and ASUS has some of the best motherboards For this generation, it also has other models that are iconic like the brand, which grow with each generation, as is the case with the ROG Maximus range in its Extreme variant. This is the twelfth generation of a mythical saga and the truth is that this version is undoubtedly at the height of its predecessors. Let’s see what the powerful ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme is capable of in this review.

It is true that all motherboards with the same chipset, both this one that costs several hundred euros, and those that cost little more than 160 Euros, they share a large part of the benefits, but it is also true that these exclusive models offer everything that technology can offer for each generation. Today we will see precisely what a motherboard of this type can offer.

Technical characteristics of the ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme

Socket: LGA 1200

Chipset: Intel Z 590

Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMMs up to 2280 + MHz XMP 150 GB Maximum.

SATA Storage: 6Gbps RAID 0, 1, 5, 11

PCIe storage: 4xM.2 4800 – 22110 Socket3 PCI Express 4.0 4x

Slots: 2x 18 x PCI Express 3.0, 1xPCI Express 3.0 4x.

Sound DSP: Realtek S 1220

Setting power supply: 17 Infineon phases without multipliers, Digital VRM, EPS 8×2 input

Others: USB 3.2 Gen2x2 connectivity 20 Gbps Type-C, 2xThunderbolt 3 45 GBps, 11 GbE , 2.5GbE, Wifi-6, Bluetooth 5.1

Chipset Z 588 from Intel

The Intel Z chipset 588 has been designed to take advantage of the most expensive processors in the new range, those that have an unlocked multiplier and have been optimized to achieve the best automatic overclocking, also supporting the Intel Performance Maximizer application with Dedicated configurations for this chipset with 10th Gen Intel Core K-series or KF-series processors.

Regarding the new features, we can add to this chipset the support for the direct integration of a first-rate wireless chipset such as the Intel WiFi-6 AX 225 with support for Gig + CNVI (this is how the direct support of Wifi-6 IP by the new Intel processors).

Support is also added for the new chipsets Ethernet 2.5Gbit i 225 from Intel with support for lower speed modes such as Gigabit (1000 mbps) o Fast Ethernet (100 mbps).

Storage connectivity, unfortunately, remains as before, with 8 SATA 6gbps ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 modes and 11. PCI Express connectivity remains at type 3.0 and in terms of storage, which we will have to distribute among the available processor and chipset lines, they support RAID 0, 1 and 5 modes.

The graphic connectivity does not vary either, with support for up to three simultaneous screens that will have to come from the hand of the processors with HD graphics 630 integrated (remember that models finished in F do not have integrated graphics and the board connectors will be useless). Of course this chipset also continues with support for Intel Optane hybrid storage technology.

Regarding the number of PCI Express lanes available, the Z 390 does not add anything about the Z 490 since it keeps the 25 PCI Express 3.0 lanes of the previous generation. The same happens with the communication interface with the processor, which remains at 8GT / s of bandwidth and the same happens with the USB 3.2 support with up to 6 Gen2 ports of up to 11 Gbps of bandwidth. USB connectivity must also be shared with up to 10 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen1 ports supported by the chipset.

The memory medium allows you to install up to four banks with up to 128 GB of RAM Dual channel (supported by processor) also supports graphics configurations (also supported by processor) of up to three cards with modes 16 x for one card, 8x for two, and 8x + 4x + 4x for three card configurations.

It is not a great improvement, it is clear, and in fact the most important lack is the lack of the PCI Express 4.0 interface that offers improvements not only in terms of connective speed but other features such as allowing the interface full access to the GPU memory.

The TDP of this chipset is kept in the 6w of previous generations which allows Intel to maintain completely passive solutions for chipset cooling under normal conditions, which we will see in almost all motherboards on the market.

Expansion and connectivity

Still With its impressive size this motherboard continues to meet the standards allowed by its processors and chipsets. In fact, what is most surprising about it is that it barely has connectors, not even for graphics cards. It has only three expansion slots, two in size 18 x, but one of them with actual maximum links of 8x. The third slot, above the main one, with a link of only 4x.

How could the plate be otherwise supports SLI and Crossfire and does not base its expandability only on these connectors, it is a marvel in high-speed storage in M.2 PCI Express format, but with the limitation of this platform at PCI Express 3.0 4x speeds per drive.

Like other models of the brand ROG Maximus XII Extreme , this generation comes equipped with a ROG DIMM.2 module capable of storing two M.2 PCI Express drives with up to 4x link and size

. One on each side and with passive heatsinks on each of them.

Under the chipset heatsink, which occupies half a motherboard more like of aesthetics than of real dissipation, we will find two other modules with M.2 socket. Both have a maximum length of 90 mm, the usual, one of them being PCI Express 3.0 4x and the other hybrid mode with the possibility of mounting SATA drives as well.

Shares connectivity with one of the eight SATA ports with RAID type 0, 1, 5 mode and 11 which are located on one of the turned sides 90 degrees for more accessible connectivity.

Regarding USB connectivity, the specifications are quite impressed nantes. In the rear connectors area we can find 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 connector of 21 GBps in USB-C format that is accompanied by two Type A connectors with USB 3.2 Gen2x1 connectivity with speed up to 12 Gbps and another one with the same speed, but also in USB-C format.

In this connector panel we will also find 6 5GBps USB 3.2 Gen1 ports in Type-A form factor and two legacy USB 2.0 ports. The front is also perfectly equipped with two Type C connectors with speeds up to 10 Gbps, 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 5GBps type A and four legacy USB 2.0 ports. Without a doubt an impressive equipment.

ASUS includes in this model a connection module Thunderbolt 3 that adds two ports with this connectivity, we will have to use one of the PCI Express ports on the board, preferably the 4x, which will allow us to have two links of up to 40 bidirectional GBps with full support for Displayport, with pass-through cables for dedicated graphics, networking high speed, Thunderbolt 3 device concatenation, load up to 15 w per connector … etc.

No There is graphic connectivity in this model, it is not designed for that. ino to assemble the best graphics on the market. As for the rest of connectivity the numbers are still remarkable.

Wireless connectivity includes a Intel AX chipset 225 with Wifi-6 support and access speeds of up to 2.4Gbps with 2×2 links and support for dual band 2.4 and 5GHz. Supports channels up to 160 Hz, as expected from any Wifi-6 compatible wireless chipset. This chipset adds Bluetooth 5.1 compatibility.

Ethernet connectivity is also of the highest order. On the one hand, a Intel I interface 390 – V up to 2.5GBps to which adds a powerful Marvel AQtion AQC 107 with support for link speeds of until 10 Gbps. Both interfaces support lower speeds such as Gigabit or 100 Mb Ethernet and use RJ wiring 80 traditional.

Among other integrated connectors we can find up to 8 connectors for fans, PWM type, with connectors especially designed for CPU and liquid cooling drive pumps. It also has TPM connectors, two ARGB connectors, a four-pin RGB connector, a jumper for LN2 mode, a front connector for HD-Audio and a long etcetera.

The ASUS pack also includes a connection multiplier for 6 additional fans also accompanied by ARGB connectivity multiplication points . This module can be installed on either side of the box and centralize the control and monitoring capabilities on the motherboard itself.

The ROG Maximus XII Extreme also includes extensive control and monitoring systems on the motherboard itself. From quick access buttons for power on and reset and a monitoring panel mounted between the VRM heatsinks and the chipset cover plate that not only provides boot information but also the status of the system in the form of an OLED screen or through a classic display Two digit POST.

Design and power

The latest generation motherboards, at least the most expensive ones, tend not to look like motherboards using covers of all kinds to camouflage some of their elements main. In the case of this model the effect is undoubtedly achieved and that is also one of the largest motherboards for this chipset that we can find on the market.

Its size is Extended ATX , a format normally used in motherboards for workstations or servers and usually capable of two simultaneous processors. It is large and we must take that into account to mount it in the appropriate box to handle this unusual size in motherboards for desktop systems.

The Maximus XII Extreme is a motherboard base of perfect finishes as we can see in its cover for chipset, in the reduction of connectors for expansion cards and in the perfect location of the rest of the connectors that achieve a clean and modern look that is crowned by large areas of ARGB lighting and that panel OLED displaying information in real time, which ASUS calls LiveDash OLED 2 .

The chipset heatsinks and MosFETs are connected by heatpipes, but they are barely visible, even the solid aluminum heatsinks of the power supply system are hidden between so much well-positioned cover. The design is magnificent and is finished off with elements such as the fixed cover for the rear connector panel or an excellent distribution of each connector, all where they should be, concentrating the management elements such as buttons and switches, positioning SATA and USB connectors to 94 degrees for better management, or concentrating all the fan connectors in the lower area of the board.

The design of this plate also seeks excellent passive cooling and all this load is offset by an aluminum “backplate” that runs along the entire back of the plate. It helps to cool and also to stiffen the base plate, achieving a robustness that is resistant to any load that we are going to connect to it, apart from the one that already comes standard.

The board layout also includes three main lighting zones plus two Aura RGB connectors that we can control from Windows. The system allows us to synchronize any RGB element that we have installed on the computer and is also compatible with many other brands of peripherals, such as Razer.

The power supply of this motherboard is not conventional either. The processor will have two auxiliary connectors of 15 v with up to 720 Amps input capacity , which equates to solutions for processors of many more watts than the 10th generation Intel Core and LGA socket 1200 for which it is designed.

It also has a system of 17 Infineon TDA phases 21490 digit power By being made with top quality materials such as their RDSON resistors that improve efficiency by reducing thermal impact, MicroFine alloy choke coils capable of supporting up to 80 amps per unit or capacitors 11 k Black Metallic made in Japan.

ASUS uses in this model its latest technology in digital power assemblies without implementing duplicators that add latency in response to processor consumption. That is, higher quality components are used to eliminate the need for line duplicators.

Sound

The integrated sound system is also the best that ASUS integrates currently on their best motherboards, from any of the existing platforms. It has a DAC ESS ES 9023 High resolution P with harmonic distortion up to – 94 dB and that accompanies a very solvent DSP, also widely used, such as the Realtek S 1280 with support for 10 channels, 7.1 sound systems and multiple stereo connections for front connectors.

ASUS has also used high-quality components including shift MosFETs built into a separate PCB that enable a system adaptive impedance for any quality of auri culars that we want to connect. The power system also includes gold Nichicon capacitors used in the best high definition sound systems.

ASUS has installed, as usual, a front HD Audio connector and also a rear connector system for 7.1 analog auto-sensing systems, gold-plated and illuminated from the inside to make them easy to locate in the dark. ASUS also integrates an optical-type digital Toslink connector for digital systems.

Bios and Software

Although there are no changes on the aesthetics of the ASUS UEFI system The truth is that the ROG design of this bios is still one of the most functional and attractive on the market. ASUS has delved into overclocking facilities for users who do not want to get complicated and also continues to offer all the customization capabilities that those users who want a more personalized control of memory, processor, storage, etc. can dream of

Automatic overclocking continues working perfectly with tight voltages and good performances and support for high speed memories is excellent with up to 150 GB capacity with speeds up to 4800 MHz dual channel.

ASUS also supports Add to this model, like all its recent models, with the Armory Crate “plug and play” system that allows quick installation, through the internet, of everything the software that ASUS makes available to users as well as allowing bios updates and other updates. This software also allows the control of our system from a single and accessible control panel.

An exceptional motherboard, also in the price

During this CES 2280 we have seen some traces of what Intel is preparing us for this year, including new generations of chipsets and processors, such as spectacular motherboards based on the Z chipset 590 from Intel, such as the exclusive ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial, the evolution of this model, which can be sold as a limited unit for a price higher than 1800 Euros including an incredible complete liquid cooling system integrated mind.

Be that as it may, this one that we have shown you, the motherboard that has allowed us to reach the 5200 MHz on all cores with Intel Cryo, in fact It is one of the few motherboards recommended by Intel to use this cooling technology below room temperature, it is also a truly exclusive model, with a recommended retail price of 900 Euros that make it one of the most expensive motherboards on the market for this chipset.

It is true that there are not much alternatives better, at least with this level of complexity, accessories and integrated components, although it is also true that we do not need s from a motherboard of 901 Euros like this to enjoy most of the benefits and features offered by 10th generation Intel Core processors.

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Apple’s Next MacBook Pros Rumored to Regain MagSafe, Lose Touch Bar

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Apple has already confirmed that its next-generation MacBook Pros will use its own system-on-chips (SoCs). In addition to new SoCs, the new notebooks will receive a complete architectural overhaul both inside and outside, two reports claim. The revamp will reportedly include an all-new design, the return of a magnetic charger and a possible removal of Touch Bar.

Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst with a good track record who covers Apple at TF International Securities, said in a new note to clients that Apple is working on two all-new MacBook Pro models. One has a screen that’s “about” 14 inches and the other is 16 inches display, the analyst said, according to MacRumours.

Kuo said the new systems due to be launched in 2021 will feature a ‘flat-edged form factor” with no curves on top and bottom. That would make it resemble an resemble iPhone 12 and Mac Mini.

The upcoming MacBook Pros are also returning to a magnetic charging connector similar to the MagSafe connector that Apple used from 2006 to 2016, according to Kuo as well as a report from Bloomberg citing two independent sources.

MagSafe was praised by many as it attached to a PC magnetically, which helped to prevent breaking laptops because of an accidental dragging of the power cable. The new iteration of MagSafe is also said to charge MacBook Pros faster. Meanwhile, it is unclear whether it will still be possible to dock and charge the new systems using a single Thunderbolt 3/4 cable.

When Apple switched to Thunderbolt 3/USB-C-only ports on MacBook Pros in 2016, it received a lot of criticism from professional users who had to buy additional docking stations in order to get their DisplayPort, HDMI, GbE and USB Type-A connectors back. Kuo said that the new systems will be “equipped with more types of I/O” that will be sufficient for “most users” but did not elaborate.

Another controversial technology introduced by Apple in 2016 was the Touch Bar. It replaced top row physical Function keys with an OLED touchscreen that dynamically changes its set of controls based on context and currently used software.

Bloomberg reported that Apple has tested versions of its upcoming 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros without the Touch Bar. This could mean that Apple was merely thinking about its removal or even considering offering MacBook Pros with and without it. By contrast, however, Kuo claimed that Apple has decided to get rid of its Touch Bar and return to physical keys.

The overhaul of MacBook Pro laptops could be a result of Jony Ive’s departure from Apple in 2019. Ive was responsible for industrial design of Apple’s devices from 1992 to 2019 and for the company’s human interfaces from 2012 to 2019. Ive’s minimalistic designs have earned many accolades, but the removal of ports and keys wasn’t appreciated by all MacBook users.

The reports from Bloomberg and Kuo cite anonymous sources familiar with what Apple is currently testing. While typically such sources can be accurate, testing activities do not always represent final products. That said, such reports should be taken with a grain of salt.

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