S-Weekend News #3: Xiaomi AX3000T Router Launches at Super Affordable Price, iOS 17 Beta 8 Released

S-Weekend News section brings noteworthy tech updates like the AX3000T Router supporting Wi-Fi 6, Mesh, and connecting 128 devices at only 622 thousand dong. Also, W24 and W24 Flip debut on September 24, Redmi K70 Pro spotted on Geekbench, and iPadOS 17 beta 8 released.

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realme GT 5 Launches: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chip, 24GB RAM, 240W Fast Charging, Starting from 9.89 Million VND

As announced earlier, realme organized an event in China this week to unveil their new flagship smartphone, the realme GT 5.

This phone features a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,400 nits brightness, occupying 93.7% of the front surface. It boasts DCI-P3 100% color gamut, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Internally, it packs the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, paired with 12GB/16GB/24GB RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage options of 256GB/512GB/1TB.

The photography capabilities of realme GT 5 are promising with a triple rear camera system, including the main Sony IMX890 50MP sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS support, along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture. The front of the phone houses a 16MP selfie camera.

Galaxy S24 Ultra to Feature a Flat 6.78-Inch Screen, 2500 Nits Brightness

This week, renowned leaker Digital Chat Station revealed the screen size and resolution of the upcoming flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra, expected to be released by Samsung next year.

The latest leaks suggest that the Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to have a flat 6.78-inch OLED screen, offering Quad-HD+ resolution (3,120 x 1,440 pixels) and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Notably, this screen is rumored to have a brightness of up to 2,500 nits, ensuring excellent outdoor visibility. So, what are the other specifications of the phone? Readers can find out more in the article below.

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Beta 8 Now Available, Have You Updated Yet?

Apple While not a major update, iOS 17 still brings several notable features for users. One of them is Posters, a feature that turns contacts into full-screen images on the recipient's iPhone when you call them.

In Messages, apps have been transitioned to a new hidden interface for a cleaner look, and a new Check In feature is designed to let your friends and family track you when you travel. Check In automatically notifies friends or family members when you reach a destination, such as your home. The location can also be shared directly from the Check In app.

Currently, developers and public beta program participants can opt for new trials by opening the Settings app, navigating to the Software Update section, clicking on the 'Update Beta' option, and enabling iOS 17 Beta. Note that to download iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Beta 8, you need to use an Apple ID linked to a developer account.

Redmi K70 Pro Appears on Geekbench with Dimensity 9200+

Xiaomi plans to unveil the Redmi K70 series later this year, featuring four models: Redmi K70e, K70, K70 Pro, and K70 Pro+. This week, the 'Pro' variant was discovered on the Geekbench performance testing website with key technical specifications.

According to Geekbench's listing, the upcoming Redmi K70 Pro (23113RKC6C) set to be released soon will be powered by the Dimensity 9200+ chipset coupled with the Mali-G715-Immortalis MC11 GPU. The device will boast up to 16GB of RAM and run on the Android 13 operating system with the MIUI 14 user interface.

Previously, Redmi K70e, K70, and K70 Pro were identified in the IMEI database with model numbers 23117RK66C, 2311DRK48C, and 23113RKC6C, respectively. Currently, no additional technical specifications for the Redmi K70 Pro have been disclosed. Furthermore, the device's launch date is still undisclosed.

Samsung W24 and W24 Flip Set to Debut on September 24th

Samsung has recently confirmed its plan to host an event on September 15 to unveil the next generation of Samsung W series phones.

Specifically, the South Korean company announced the launch of Samsung W24 and W24 Flip on September 15. These are believed to be the renamed versions of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, respectively. The W series is expected to have similar specifications to the Galaxy Z 2023 series, with the main differences coming from color variants.

Xiaomi AX3000T Router with Wi-Fi 6, Mesh Support, Connects 128 Devices Launched at 622,000 VND

Xiaomi has just released a new router called AX3000T, priced attractively at 189 Chinese Yuan, approximately 622,000 VND.

Xiaomi's latest router promises excellent performance for users with Wi-Fi 6 support, delivering outstanding wireless speeds of up to 3000 gigabits. Specifically, utilizing both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, the speed can peak at 2976Mbps. What other exciting features does this product offer? Explore more in the article below.