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mardi 6 septembre 2022

Huawei Eyewear Hands-On: Audio glasses that pump out surprisingly good sound

Huawei launched a series of flashy products at the IFA trade show in Berlin over the weekend, including a new upper mid-range phone with a whopping 60MP selfie camera, a new flagship laptop running Intel’s 12th generation Intel processor, and the Huawei Watch Fit D that can measure blood pressure via a miniature pump inside the band. However, one product that didn’t get any stage or show booth time was the Huawei Eyewear. These are a pair of “smart glasses” with an open acoustic system and microphone built into the arms so the wearer can listen to audio or take phone calls while wearing the glasses, without needing to access their smartphone.

Huawei Eyewear showing the Huawei logo

To be clear, this is not Huawei’s first venture into this category. The Chinese tech giant had partnered with South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster for at least two editions of smart sunglasses. These new pair, however, no longer feature the Gentle Monster branding. According to a Huawei rep, “this one is just made by Huawei.” The reason Eyewear didn’t have much of a presence at all at IFA was that Huawei apparently hasn’t decided if these will actually launch globally. We as media persons were not given any press information on them — both Ben Sin and I were simply given a pair to test unannounced. However, a quick online search shows that these are already on sale in Japan and Malaysia, and listed on Huawei’s international English site. The model that both Ben and I received to test is the Rectangle Semi-Frame Glasses, and there are three other styles as seen below.

Huawei eyewear

The Huawei Eyewear comes in four styles: Aviator Full-Frame Sunglasses (upper left); Rectangle Full-Frame glasses (upper right); Rectangle Half-Frame; Circular Full-Frame glasses (bottom left); Rectangular Semi-Frame glasses (bottom right)

About this article: Huawei supplied both myself and Ben Sin with pairs of the Huawei Eyewear for review. The company had no input into the contents of this article. Huawei did sponsor my travel and accommodation to attend the IFA trade show, alongside other media persons. This article was written by both myself and Ben Sin.

Previous Huawei Eyewear products all came with a bulkier case that also doubled as the charging dock for the glasses. Not this time, as the new Eyewear comes in a soft fabric case, and a charging cable.

Huawei Eyewear

The charging cable is a bit clunky in practice: it’s a female-to-female cable, with one end accepting USB-C input, and the other end splits into two pogo pin plugs that attach to the end of the arms. A full charge powers the glasses for about five hours of audio playback or four hours of phone calls, and about 16 hours of standby time. I have only tested these glasses for half a day so far, but a full hour of listening to music only drained about 23% of the battery, so the numbers seem to add up. I found that the cable was very easy to disconnect, which made charging these glasses difficult at times, especially if you need to move them after plugging them in.

charging cable

The eyeglasses weigh 38.8g, and the lens can be swapped for prescription lenses. There are touch panels on both arms, just next to the Huawei logo. You tap or swipe on them to control audio playback, volume, taking calls, and voice assistant.

Huawei eyewear

The glasses sport two speakers and a microphone on each arm, and they work together to produce audio and that sounds surprisingly good for an open ear design. The audio quality is of course not going to beat any reputable pair of wired or wireless earbuds, as the speaker system lacks bass for that extra oomph. However, the highs are crisp and mids are tight — with Ben finding that airy pop songs and Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie play nicely through the glasses. The microphones are used to reduce wind noise during calls. Huawei’s website says it designed an intelligent algorithm to reduce noise leakage so that it’s harder for people next to the wearer to hear the audio.

Huawei Eyewear speakers

My colleague Ben Sin says that he only got to test these for half a day, but former XDA contributor TK Bay confirmed he couldn’t hear the audio coming from the glasses despite sitting right next to him. Ben also tried taking a call, and the other party said she heard me loud and clear when he was indoors, but outdoors in a crowd, it was hard for her and Ben to hear each other. That’s just a shortcoming of these open-air acoustics systems that we will have to accept. When I tested this outside with XDA TV host Alex Dobie, he was able to hear the music that I was listening to when I had the audio level above 75%. I also noticed that the Eyewear will vibrate a lot at louder volumes, though it’s not hugely visible.

Huawei Eyewear Stem

For the most part, when wearing these in a quiet outdoor environment, like Berlin on a Sunday morning, Ben said that he was able to hear podcasts and music perfectly fine even as he was zipping around at relatively high speed on an electric bicycle. In a noisier city, though, which is Hong Kong at almost all hours of the day, he wouldn’t be able to hear the audio much. Neither of us was able to trigger Google Assistant with the long-press gesture, but this may be a bug that will be fixed later because Ben says he was able to access Google Assistant and Siri with the previous pair of Huawei Eyewear released in 2020.

In terms of features, there’s not a whole lot else these glasses can do. The AI Life app can be paired with them, though the only feature I found interesting was “Greetings”. This feature will enable the glasses to talk to you throughout the day, which can be… odd. It explained why the glasses said “Good afternoon” to me in an American accent when I put them on, but I don’t really understand the reason for the feature to exist. Maybe to help you keep track of time?

The glasses are also equipped with a trio of sensors — accelerometer, gyroscope, capacitance sensor — that allow the glasses to turn on or off automatically, and stop or start music playback when taking them on or off. In my experience, I found that this worked quite well, and I was surprised at how accurate it was when detecting being placed on my head. They’re comfortable to wear for long periods of time too, and I kept them on me for quite a while when listening to music just to try them out. What I especially love is how open they are, as you can hear your surroundings while still listening to your music in a (relatively) private environment.

As mentioned, Huawei did not give media persons any official press information on this product, so we have no idea when or if these are getting released outside of Japan and Malaysia, nor do I have official pricing. In Malaysia, a Google search shows the exact pair I tested retail for around the Malaysian currency equivalent of $240. If these ever get released in other markets, I’d expect the price to be in this range. To be clear, these aren’t necessarily “smart glasses” akin to the likes of the Lenovo Glasses T1. These only play audio, and are more akin to a new form factor for headphones or wireless earphones.

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Android 13 Custom ROM List: Unofficially update your Android smartphone!

Android 13 is making the rounds everywhere now. If you have a recent-ish Google Pixel smartphone, you should already have your taste of the latest iteration of Android. This update to Android may be considered incremental in nature, but that in no way diminishes the improvements it brings to the table. Nonetheless, unless you have a supported Google Pixel device or one of the few non-Google smartphones with a “Developer Preview” program, there’s a very good chance that you will have to wait for a few months to have your OEM send across the latest dessert onto your phone.

This is where XDA’s developer community comes in — groups of talented individuals working together to achieve the common cause of getting the latest Android onto devices before the OEM can, and in many cases, because the OEM can’t.

With a large number of official as well as unofficial builds of Android 13-based custom ROMs popping up, we felt it would be a good idea to create an index of devices that have Android 13 ports available for them. Do note that these are aftermarket builds and some will very likely contain bugs. Please read the first few posts of each linked thread so you know the current status of the build before flashing it on your phone.

Note: In this article, we will only be providing a link to the first Android 13 custom ROM that we come across for a particular device in our forums. This does not serve as an endorsement of that particular build, nor are we suggesting that the work of others should be ignored. We are limiting what we link to in order to prevent this article from becoming too lengthy. Please visit the XDA forums for your device to see if there are other, possibly more complete, builds available.

List of devices with Android 13 Custom ROMs:

This is the current list of devices that have received an Android 13 custom ROM:

  1. Asus
    1. Asus Zenfone 5Z
    2. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
  2. Google
    1. Google Pixel 2 XL
    2. Google Pixel 3a
    3. Google Pixel 6 Pro
  3. Lenovo
    1. Lenovo P11
    2. Lenovo Z6 Pro
  4. LG
    1. LG G8 ThinQ
  5. Motorola
    1. Moto G8/Moto G Fast
    2. Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60
    3. Moto G100/Motorola Edge S
    4. Moto G Power/Moto G8 Power
    5. Moto G Stylus/Moto G Pro
  6. Nokia
    1. Nokia 6.1
    2. Nokia 6.1 Plus
    3. Nokia 7 Plus
    4. Nokia 7.1
    5. Nokia 8.1
  7. OnePlus
    1. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T
    2. OnePlus 7 Pro
    3. OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and 9R
    4. OnePlus Nord
  8. Raspberry Pi
    1. Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4
  9. Realme
    1. Realme 6 Pro
    2. Realme 7 Pro
    3. Realme C3
    4. Realme GT Neo 2
    5. Realme X
    6. Realme XT
  10. Samsung
    1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8
    2. Samsung Galaxy Note 9
    3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 Plus, and Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G
    4. Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge
    5. Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus
    6. Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus
    7. Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10 5G
    8. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
  11. Sony
    1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
  12. Xiaomi
    1. Mi 9
    2. Mi 10 Lite
    3. Mi 11
    4. Mi A1
    5. Mi A2
    6. Mi Max and Mi Max Prime
    7. Mi Max 2
    8. Poco F1
    9. Poco F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40
    10. Poco X3
    11. Poco X3 Pro
    12. Redmi 5
    13. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro
    14. Redmi K40 Pro/Redmi K40 Pro Plus/Mi 11X Pro/Mi 11i
    15. Redmi Note 4
    16. Redmi Note 7
    17. Redmi Note 7 Pro
    18. Redmi Note 10
    19. Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
    20. Redmi Note 11
    21. Redmi Note 11E Pro/Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G/Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G/POCO X4 Pro 5G

1. Asus

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Asus Zenfone 5Z (Z01R) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
2. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (X00TD) Evolution X 7.0 August 22, 2022

1.1. Asus Zenfone 5Z

If you’re looking for an Android 13 ROM for your Zenfone 5Z, you can try out the unofficial ArrowOS build from the thread linked below.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Asus Zenfone 5Z

1.2. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

Launched back in 2018, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636-powered Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 can now run Android 13, thanks to the unofficial Evolution X 7.0 build linked below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

2. Google

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Google Pixel 2 XL (taimen) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
2. Google Pixel 3a (sargo) POSP 6.0 September 5, 2022
2. Google Pixel 6 Pro (raven) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022

2.1. Google Pixel 2 XL

The second-gen Pixel phones, which were released all the way back in 2017, aren’t officially eligible to get the Android 13 update from Google. Nonetheless, you can now try out the latest version of Android on the Pixel 2 XL, thanks to an unofficial build of ArrowOS.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Google Pixel 2 XL

2.2. Google Pixel 3a

The team behind the Potato Open Sauce Project (POSP) has released its first Android 13-based build for the Google Pixel 3a. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

POSP 6.0 based on Android 13 for the Google Pixel 3a

2.3. Google Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6 Pro received its stable Android 13 update from Google a while ago. However, if you’re looking for an Android 13-based custom ROM for your Pixel 6 Pro, you can try out the unofficial Evolution X build from our forums.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Google Pixel 6 Pro

3. Lenovo

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Lenovo P11/Tab Plus (TB-J607F) Project Elixir 3.0 September 5, 2022
2. Lenovo Z6 Pro (zippo) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022

3.1. Lenovo P11/Tab Plus

Looking for an Android 13 custom ROM for the Lenovo P11 tablet (sold as the Lenovo Tab Plus in China)? You can try out the unofficial Project Elixir 3.0 build from our forums.

Project Elixir 3.0 based on Android 13 for the Lenovo P11/Tab Plus

3.2. Lenovo Z6 Pro

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-powered Lenovo Z6 Pro can now run Android 13, thanks to an official build of Evolution X custom ROM. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Lenovo Z6 Pro

4. LG

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. LG G8 ThinQ (alpha) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022

3.1. LG G8 ThinQ

If you have a LG G8 ThinQ and want to try out Android 13 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial ArrowOS 13.0 custom ROM linked below.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the LG G8 ThinQ

5. Motorola

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Moto G8/Moto G Fast (rav/rav_t) AOSP 13.0 September 5, 2022
2. Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 (hanoip) AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
3. Moto G100/Motorola Edge S (nio) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
4. Moto G Power/Moto G8 Power (sofia/sofiar) AOSP 13.0 September 5, 2022
5. Moto G Stylus/Moto G Pro (sofiap/sofiap_ao) AOSP 13.0 September 5, 2022

5.1. Moto G8/Moto G Fast

If you have a Moto G8 or Moto G Fast lying around and want to try out Android 13 on that device, then go right ahead and check out the AOSP 13.0 ROM linked below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Moto G8/Moto G Fast

5.2. Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60

The Moto G40 Fusion and the Moto G60 are among the first few phones to receive an Android 13 custom ROM. Grab the latest build of the ROM from the thread below and give it a shot.

AOSP 13.0 for the Moto G40 Fusion and G60

5.3. Moto G100/Motorola Edge S

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870-powered Moto G100 (also known as the Motorola Edge S in China) has received an unofficial build of the Evolution X custom ROM based on Android 13. Keep in mind that Magisk v23 is the latest compatible version of Magisk for this ROM as of yet.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Moto G100/Motorola Edge S

5.4. Moto G Power/Moto G8 Power

The Moto G Power and the Moto G8 Power can now run Android 13, thanks to an unofficial AOSP 13.0 ROM. Keep in mind that speakerphone on The Moto G Power is broken in the current build.​

AOSP 13.0 for the Moto G Power/Moto G8 Power

5.5. Moto G Stylus/Moto G Pro

Android 13 for the 2020 edition of the Moto G Stylus (also known as the Moto G Pro in some regions) is available in the form of a vanilla AOSP ROM. To know more, take a look at the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Moto G Stylus/Moto G Pro

6. Nokia

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Nokia 6.1 (plate2_sprout) AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
2. Nokia 6.1 Plus (dragon_sprout) AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
3. Nokia 7 Plus (b2n_sprout) AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
4. Nokia 7.1 (crystal_sprout) AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
5. Nokia 8.1 (phoenix_sprout) AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022

6.1. Nokia 6.1

An unofficial AOSP 13.0 is now available for the Nokia 6.1. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Nokia 6.1

6.2. Nokia 6.1 Plus

If you have a Nokia 6.1 Plus and want to try out Android 13 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial AOSP 13.0 ROM linked below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Nokia 6.1 Plus

6.3. Nokia 7 Plus

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 13-based custom ROMs for your Nokia 7 Plus, we have some good news for you: an unofficial build of AOSP 13.0 is now available for this device. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Nokia 7 Plus

6.4. Nokia 7.1

The Nokia 7.1 has received a port of Android 13 through an unofficial AOSP 13.0 build. Check it out below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Nokia 7.1

6.5. Nokia 8.1

Launched back in 2018, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Nokia 8.1 can now run Android 13, thanks to an unofficial AOSP 13.0 build.

AOSP 13.0 for the Nokia 8.1

7. OnePlus

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. OnePlus 5 (cheeseburger)
OnePlus 5T (dumpling)		 AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
2. OnePlus 7 Pro (guacamole) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
3. OnePlus 8 (instantnoodle)
OnePlus 8 Pro (instantnoodlep)
OnePlus 8T (kebab)
OnePlus 9R (lemonades)		 Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
4. OnePlus Nord (avicii) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022

7.1. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

Android 13 comes to the OnePlus 5 and 5T in the form of an AOSP-based custom ROM. Take a look at the thread below and follow the instructions to install the ROM.

AOSP 13.0 for the OnePlus 5 and 5T

7.2. OnePlus 7 Pro

While the stable Android 12 update has yet to arrive on the OnePlus 7 series, owners of the OnePlus 7 Pro can now enjoy Android 13, courtesy of the unofficial Evolution X 7.0 build linked below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the OnePlus 7 Pro

7.3. OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and 9R

The OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 9R share a common software foundation, hence it’s relatively easier for the modding community to port a major Android update to all of them. If you would like to try Android 13 out in the form of the Evolution X custom ROM, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, and 9R

7.4. OnePlus Nord

Android 13 comes to the OnePlus Nord in the form of an official build of the ProtonKnockOff 13.0 custom ROM. Since this is an early build, do intimate yourself of the bugs before flashing.

ProtonKnockOff 13.0 based on Android 13 for the OnePlus Nord

8. Raspberry Pi

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4 AOSP 13.0 September 5, 2022

8.1. Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4

Although not natively supported by Android, the Raspberry Pi 4 family of devices can now boot Android 13, thanks to the unofficial AOSP 13.0 build linked below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Raspberry Pi 4 B, Pi 400, and Compute Module 4

9. Realme

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Realme 6 Pro (RMX2061) Project Elixir 3.0 September 5, 2022
2. Realme 7 Pro (RMX2170) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
3. Realme C3 (RMX2020) AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
4. Realme GT Neo 2 (RMX3370/bitra) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
5. Realme X (RMX1901) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
6. Realme XT (RMX1921) Evolution X 7.0 August 22, 2022

9.1. Realme 6 Pro

The Realme 6 Pro has received a taste of Android 13 through the Project Elixir custom ROM. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

Project Elixir 3.0 based on Android 13 for the Realme 6 Pro

9.2. Realme 7 Pro

An official build of the Evolution X custom ROM brings vanilla Android 13 experience to the Realme 7 Pro. Check out the ROM thread below and read the instructions carefully before flashing.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Realme 7 Pro

9.3. Realme C3

The Realme C3 can now run Android 13, courtesy of a AOSP-based custom ROM. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Realme C3

9.4. Realme GT Neo 2

If you’re looking for a vanilla Android 13 ROM to replace the Realme UI firmware on your Realme GT Neo 2, you can opt for the unofficial ArrowOS 13.0 build linked below.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Realme GT Neo 2

9.5. Realme X

If you have a Realme X gathering dust and want to try out Android 13 on the device, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial Evolution X build.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Realme X

9.6. Realme XT

Android 13 comes to the Realme XT in the form of an unofficial build of the Evolution X custom ROM. Since this is an early unofficial build, do intimate yourself of the bugs before flashing.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Realme XT

10. Samsung

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (greatlte) LineageOS 20 September 5, 2022
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (crownlte) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (d1)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (d2s)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G (d2x)		 AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
4. Samsung Galaxy S7 (herolte)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (hero2lte)		 LineageOS 20 September 5, 2022
5. Samsung Galaxy S8 (dreamlte)
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (dream2lte)		 LineageOS 20 September 5, 2022
6. Samsung Galaxy S9 (starlte)
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (star2lte)		 Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
7. Samsung Galaxy S10e (beyond0lte)
Samsung Galaxy S10 (beyond1lte)
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (beyond2lte)
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (beyondx)		 AOSP 13.0 August 22, 2022
8. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (gta4xl) LineageOS 20 September 5, 2022

10.1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Exynos-variant of the Galaxy Note 8 can now run Android 13, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 20. Get the ROM from the link below.

LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

10.2. Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Android 13 has arrived on the Exynos variant of the Galaxy Note 9 through an official build of ArrowOS 12.0. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

10.3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, and Note 10 Plus 5G

Both the regular and the “Plus” variants of the Exynos Samsung Galaxy Note 10 can now run Android 13, courtesy of an unofficial AOSP 13.0 build.

AOSP 13.0 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, and Note 10 Plus 5G

10.4. Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 Edge lying around and want to try out Android 13, then go right ahead and check out the unofficial build of LineageOS 20 linked below.

LineageOS 20 based on Android 13: Galaxy S7 || Galaxy S7 Edge

10.5. Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Android 13 for the Exynos variants of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is available in the form of an unofficial build of the LineageOS 20 custom ROM.

LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

10.6. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

For those of you eagerly waiting for Android 13-based custom ROMs for your Galaxy S9, we have some good news for you: an official build of the Evolution X custom ROM is now available for the Exynos variants.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

10.7. Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, S10 Plus, and S10 5G

For those of you eagerly awaiting Android 13-based custom ROMs for your Galaxy S10, we have some good news for you: an unofficial AOSP 13.0 build is now available for the Exynos variants. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

AOSP 13.0 for the Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, S10 Plus, and S10 5G

10.8. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Source-built Android 13 custom ROM comes to the Wi-Fi only and LTE variants of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in the form of an unofficial build of LineageOS 20. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread below.

LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

11. Sony

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium (maple) SODP 13.0 August 22, 2022

11.1. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Owners of the Xperia XZ Premium can now run Android 13, thanks to the an AOSP-based ROM known as SODP linked below.

SODP 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

12. Xiaomi

Sr. No. Device, Device Forums, Codename Android 13 Custom ROM Date Added
1. Mi 9 (cepheus) Evolution X 7.0 August 22, 2022
2. Mi 10 Lite (monet) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
3. Mi 11 (venus) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
4. Mi A1 (tissot_sprout) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
5. Mi A2 (jasmine_sprout) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
6. Mi Max (hydrogen)
Mi Max Prime (helium)		 LineageOS 20 September 5, 2022
7. Mi Max 2 (oxygen) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
8. Poco F1 (beryllium) Project Elixir 3.0 September 5, 2022
9. Poco F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40 (alioth) Project Elixir 3.0 September 5, 2022
10. Poco X3 (surya) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
11. Poco X3 Pro (vayu) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
12. Redmi 5 (rosy) LineageOS 20 September 5, 2022
13. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro (raphael) Evolution X 7.0 August 22, 2022
14. Redmi K40 Pro/Redmi K40 Pro Plus/Mi 11X Pro/Mi 11i (haydn) Project Elixir 3.0 September 5, 2022
15. Redmi Note 4 (mido) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
16. Redmi Note 7/7S (lavender) ArrowOS 13.0 September 5, 2022
17. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet) Project Elixir 3.0 August 22, 2022
18. Redmi Note 10 (mojito/sunny) SpiceOS 6.0 September 5, 2022
19. Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet/sweetin)
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (sweetin)		 ArrowOS 13.0 August 22, 2022
20. Redmi Note 11 (spes/spesn) Evolution X 7.0 September 5, 2022
21. Redmi Note 11E Pro/Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G/Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G/POCO X4 Pro 5G (peux/veux) Project Elixir 3.0 September 5, 2022

12.1. Mi 9

Launched back in 2019, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855-powered Mi 9 can now run Android 13, thanks to an official build of the Evolution X custom ROM.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Mi 9

12.2. Mi 10 Lite

Android 13 has arrived on the Mi 10 Lite, thanks to the official ArrowOS maintainers for this device. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Mi 10 Lite

12.3. Mi 11

If you’re looking for an AOSP 13-based ROM instead of the MIUI skin on your Mi 11, you can opt for the unofficial ArrowOS 13.0 beta build linked below.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Mi 11

12.4. Mi A1

Xiaomi didn’t update its first Android One device officially beyond Android Pie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. The Xiaomi Mi A1 has received a taste of Android 13 through the ArrowOS project.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Mi A1

12.5. Mi A2

An official build of ArrowOS on top of Android 13 is now available for the Mi A2. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Mi A2

12.6. Mi Max and Mi Max Prime

Both the regular and the “Prime” variants of the Mi Max can now run Android 13, thanks to an unofficial build of LineageOS 20. Try it out on your phone by following the link below.

LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 for the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime

12.7. Mi Max 2

It’s great to see that development for the Mi Max 2, which was released back in 2017, is still going strong. An unofficial build of Evolution X based on Android 13 is now available for this phone. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Mi Max 2

12.8. Poco F1

Those of you still rocking the Poco F1 and want to try out vanilla Android 13 on your phone, check out the official beta build of the Project Elixir custom ROM linked below.

Project Elixir 3.0 based on Android 13 for the Poco F1

12.9. Poco F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40

If you’re looking for an Android 13-based custom ROM for your Poco F3 (also known as the Mi 11X and the Redmi K40 in different regions), you can try out the Project Elixir custom ROM. Make sure to flash the latest MIUI firmware for your device variant before flashing the ROM.

Project Elixir 3.0 based on Android 13 for the Poco F3/Mi 11X/Redmi K40

12.10. Poco X3

The Poco X3 and the Poco X3 NFC share a common firmware — a design that helped these devices to get a unified Android 13-based Evolution X custom ROM release. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Poco X3

12.11. Poco X3 Pro

An official build of Evolution X is now available for the Poco X3 Pro as well. To know more, take a look at the forum thread below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Poco X3 Pro

12.12. Redmi 5

Aftermarket development is still going strong for the Redmi 5, which was released all the way back in 2017. You can now run Android 13 on it, thanks to an unofficial LineageOS 20 build.

LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 for the Redmi 5

12.13. Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

Apart from the regional branding, the Redmi K20 Pro and the Mi 9T Pro share a common firmware base. This is the reason why both of these devices have now received a unified Android 13 custom ROM from the Evolution X project maintainers. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

12.14. Redmi K40 Pro/Redmi K40 Pro Plus/Mi 11X Pro/Mi 11i

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Redmi K40 Pro (sold as the Mi 11X Pro and Mi 11i in certain regions) can now boot Android 13 through the Project Elixir 3.0 custom ROM. Grab the latest build from the thread below and give it a shot.

Project Elixir 3.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi K40 Pro/Redmi K40 Pro Plus/Mi 11X Pro/Mi 11i

12.15. Redmi Note 4

Android 13 comes to the fan-favorite Redmi Note 4, courtesy of an unofficial build of ArrowOS. Make sure to flash the final Nougat-based MIUI firmware for the device before flashing the ROM.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi Note 4

12.16. Redmi Note 7/7S

The Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7S share a common firmware, which is why both of these devices have now received a unified Android 13 custom ROM through the ArrowOS project. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi Note 7/7S

12.17. Redmi Note 7 Pro

Xiaomi didn’t update the Redmi Note 7 Pro beyond Android 10, but that doesn’t mean you can’t run the latest version of Android on this phone. An official build of the Project Elixir custom ROM now brings Android 13 to this device.

Project Elixir 3.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi Note 7 Pro

12.18. Redmi Note 10

Looking for an AOSP 13-based ROM to replace the MIUI skin on your Redmi Note 10? Take a look at the SpiceOS 6.0 build linked below.

SpiceOS 6.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi Note 10

12.19. Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

A beta build of ArrowOS 13.0 brings Android 13 to the Redmi Note 10 Pro. The ROM is also compatible with the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. If you would like to try it out, head on over to the forum thread linked below.

ArrowOS 13.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max

12.20. Redmi Note 11

If you have a Redmi Note 11 and want to try out Android 13 on your phone, then go right ahead and check out the official build of the Evolution X custom ROM linked below. The release is compatible with both the NFC and non-NFC variants.

Evolution X 7.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi Note 11

12.21. Redmi Note 11E Pro/Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G/Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G/POCO X4 Pro 5G

If you’re looking for an AOSP 13-based ROM for your Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (sold as the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G in India), you can opt for the Project Elixir build linked below. The release is also compatible with the POCO X4 Pro 5G and the China-exclusive Redmi Note 11E Pro.

Project Elixir 3.0 based on Android 13 for the Redmi Note 11E Pro/Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G/Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G/POCO X4 Pro 5G

Android 13 Google Apps

Not all custom ROMs ship with pre-installed Google apps, which means you might need to grab a suitable GApps distribution to get them. In case you’re looking for an Android 13-compatible GApps package, then you’ll be happy to know that the maintainers have already laid the groundwork to support the latest version of Android.

NikGApps

The NikGApps project has recently started offering official Android 13-compatible GApps variants.

Download NikGApps

XDA Discussion Thread on NikGApps

Android 13 has only been around for a couple of days, yet we already see plenty of amazing ROMs hitting our devices. This is part of the beauty of the XDA community, and we must commend the hard-working developers leading the vanguard of Android 13 ROMs to users all around the globe. So, if you come across a build for your device, consider yourself lucky and don’t forgive to say “thanks!”

Have you spotted an Android 13 custom ROM on our forums for a device we haven’t covered yet? Let us know in the comments below!

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Samsung rolls out One UI 4.1.1 with new multitasking features to the Galaxy Tab S7 lineup

After rolling out One UI 4.1.1 based on Android 12L to its Galaxy Tab S8 series and a bunch of older foldables, Samsung has now released the update for the older Galaxy Tab S7 series. It brings all the new multitasking features and improvements for large-screen devices that Samsung debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 last month, including the new Taskbar.

Samsung has officially shared the One UI 4.1.1 changelog for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. According to user reports on Reddit, the update has already started rolling out in some regions. If you haven’t received it yet, you should get the update in the next few days.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus One UI 4.1.1 changelog.

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One UI 4.1.1 for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus brings a host of new multitasking features. It includes a new Taskbar for quicker navigation between apps, opening apps in split-screen view or a pop-up window, and launching frequently-used app pairs in split-screen mode. In addition, the update brings new multitasking gestures, an OCR feature to extract text from images, and the ability to add custom call backgrounds to contacts.

Furthermore, One UI 4.1.1 brings optimizations for the My Files app, Samsung Keyboard, and Samsung Internet browser. Lastly, the update also includes the Android security patches for August 2022. Check out the full changelog by following the source link provided below.

The One UI 4.1.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus will be available for both the Wi-Fi and cellular versions of both tablets. You can manually check for it by heading over to the Software update section in the device settings.

Have you received One UI 4.1.1 on your Galaxy Tab S7 or Galaxy Tab S7 Plus? Do you like any of the new multitasking features? Let us know in the comments section below.

Source: Samsung, Reddit

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Samsung rolls out One UI 4.1.1 with new multitasking features to the Galaxy Tab S7 lineup

After rolling out One UI 4.1.1 based on Android 12L to its Galaxy Tab S8 series and a bunch of older foldables, Samsung has now released the update for the older Galaxy Tab S7 series. It brings all the new multitasking features and improvements for large-screen devices that Samsung debuted with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 last month, including the new Taskbar.

Samsung has officially shared the One UI 4.1.1 changelog for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. According to user reports on Reddit, the update has already started rolling out in some regions. If you haven’t received it yet, you should get the update in the next few days.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus One UI 4.1.1 changelog.

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One UI 4.1.1 for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus brings a host of new multitasking features. It includes a new Taskbar for quicker navigation between apps, opening apps in split-screen view or a pop-up window, and launching frequently-used app pairs in split-screen mode. In addition, the update brings new multitasking gestures, an OCR feature to extract text from images, and the ability to add custom call backgrounds to contacts.

Furthermore, One UI 4.1.1 brings optimizations for the My Files app, Samsung Keyboard, and Samsung Internet browser. Lastly, the update also includes the Android security patches for August 2022. Check out the full changelog by following the source link provided below.

The One UI 4.1.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus will be available for both the Wi-Fi and cellular versions of both tablets. You can manually check for it by heading over to the Software update section in the device settings.

Have you received One UI 4.1.1 on your Galaxy Tab S7 or Galaxy Tab S7 Plus? Do you like any of the new multitasking features? Let us know in the comments section below.

Source: Samsung, Reddit

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Apple could announce a new low-end Apple Watch during September 7 event

Ahead of Apple’s September “Far Out” event, a new report has emerged that states that the company will introduce a new lost-cost Apple Watch. While we have seen numerous reports about a new high-end Apple Watch, this is the first time this information is coming to light in relation to this event. Although the price was not mentioned, the new watch should arrive priced lower than the Apple Watch SE.

According to the New York Times, in a piece about why the Apple Watch is becoming more important for parents and children, a source revealed that Apple could introduce a new version of the Apple Watch that will be cheaper than the SE model. Currently, there are five models of the Apple Watch. The base model, the Series 3, was introduced nearly five years ago in 2017. Despite the watch’s age, it has remained in the lineup by being the company’s cheapest model, coming in at $199. If the information from the New York Times is accurate, the Series 3 could be replaced since it is currently the cheapest model available, and it sits below the SE variant. This would make sense considering that Series 3 will no longer receive software support going forward. With the announcement of watchOS 9, it was revealed that Apple would not be supporting the Watch Series 3 with the new update.

By replacing its lowest-tier model, Apple could be in a position to improve the experience by offering an updated SoC and maybe even including cellular connectivity. While that last feature is a tall order, if it does manage to add it to its base model Apple Watch, it could offer Family Setup on the unit, which is not currently available on the Watch Series 3. If the replacement for the Series 3 or a new low-end tier is announced, this could be one of Apple’s largest smartwatch release lineups to date. Of course, when questioned, Apple declined to comment about the upcoming event and the possible products that could be launched. Luckily, we won’t have to wait long, as the Apple event is scheduled for September 7, where the company will most likely announce the Apple Watch Series 8, a Pro model, and the SE 2.

Source: The New York Times
Via: 9to5Mac

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Apple could announce a new low-end Apple Watch during September 7 event

Ahead of Apple’s September “Far Out” event, a new report has emerged that states that the company will introduce a new lost-cost Apple Watch. While we have seen numerous reports about a new high-end Apple Watch, this is the first time this information is coming to light in relation to this event. Although the price was not mentioned, the new watch should arrive priced lower than the Apple Watch SE.

According to the New York Times, in a piece about why the Apple Watch is becoming more important for parents and children, a source reveals that Apple will introduce a new version of the Apple Watch that will be cheaper than the SE model. Currently, there are five models of the Apple Watch. The base model, the Series 3, was introduced nearly five years ago in 2017. Despite the watch’s age, it has remained in the lineup by being the company’s cheapest model, coming in at $199. If the information from the New York Times is accurate, the Series 3 could be replaced since it is currently the cheapest model available, and it sits below the SE variant. This would make sense considering that Series 3 will no longer receive software support going forward. With the announcement of watchOS 9, it was revealed that Apple would not be supporting the Watch Series 3 with the new update.

By replacing its lowest-tier model, Apple could be in a position to improve the experience by offering an updated SoC and maybe even including cellular connectivity. While that last feature is a tall order, if it does manage to add it to its base model Apple Watch, it could offer Family Setup on the unit, which is not currently available on the Watch Series 3. If the replacement for the Series 3 or a new low-end tier is announced, this could be one of Apple’s largest smartwatch release lineups to date. Of course, when questioned, Apple declined to comment about the upcoming event and the possible products that could be launched. Luckily, we won’t have to wait long, as the Apple event is scheduled for September 7, where the company will most likely announce the Apple Watch Series 8, a Pro model, and the SE 2.

Source: The New York Times
Via: 9to5Mac

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These are the best of the best products at IFA 2022!

IFA Berlin is one of the leading trade shows for consumer electronics globally. It sets the stage for tech brands to launch exciting products and consumer technologies and give visitors a chance to try these out in person as the show picks back its physical avatar. As always, many OEMs took to the floor to show off their cool new tech, including foldable laptops, AR glasses, and of course, some more laptops and smartphones.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2

Angled view of foldable laptop showing XDA

Lenovo introduced its second-generation laptop with a foldable screen, and it fixes virtually all of the pain points of the first one. The screen is larger, it has a proper 1.35mm ThinkPad keyboard, and the product is totally redesigned.

Another major improvement is that under the hood, it comes with Intel’s 12th-gen U9 processors, which are designed to have performance cores and efficiency cores. This makes for better power management when you’re on the go. For comparison, the original model had Intel’s Lakefield chips, which were the first with a hybrid architecture, but they weren’t very good. There was only one performance core.

The new ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 has a 16.3-inch 4:3 display, which can be used on a stand when unfolded, or can be used in laptop mode with a 12-inch 3:2 display. The keyboard is the same that you’d find on a ThinkPad X1 Nano, with the addition of a similar touchpad to the ThinkPad Z13, trading off the physical buttons in favor of a combo solution that lets you also use that space as an extension of the touchpad.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 is coming in November, starting at $2,499.

Lenovo Glasses T1

Fake head wearing AR glasses

The concept of Lenovo putting a display on your face isn’t a new one. It actually did this with the ThinkReality A3, which let you put up to six virtual monitors on an AR screen. You’ll notice that with the Lenovo Glasses T1, there’s no ‘Think’ branding, so this actually isn’t a business product. It’s aimed more at consumers, and it’s less about being an extension of your desktop.

You can still use it to extend your desktop with one virtual monitor. It’s also not spatially anchored, so if you move your head around, the screen moves with you.

But rather than connecting to a PC, you can choose to plug this into a phone, using Motorola’s Ready For experience. Ready For is a UI that’s optimized for what you want to do, such as streaming or gaming. For example, you can connect an Xbox controller and start playing games streaming from Xbox Cloud Gaming, all while you’re on the road because you’re wearing glasses that put a big display in front of your face. Or, you can just use it to watch Netflix.

The Lenovo Glasses T1 are coming to China later this year and other markets in 2023. Pricing hasn’t been announced.

Asus ExpertBook B5 OLED

ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED

Asus has been one of the longest-running supporters of OLED technology on laptops, with a good chunk of its lineup offering OLED panels. Now, we’re seeing them in the company’s business laptops too, starting with the new ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip. Both of these laptops come with IPS panels by default, but you can upgrade to stunning Ultra HD+ OLED panels, and it’s probably one of the best displays you’ll find on any business laptop.

Plus, these laptops come with powerful specs, including up to an Intel Core i7-1270P with vPro support, and up to a whopping 40GB of RAM thanks to a soldered 8GB chip and a SODIMM slot supporting up to 32GB. Asus also gives you the option to get discrete Intel Arc A350M graphics if you want a bit more GPU power. With two M.2 slots, you also get plenty of storage.

Above the display, you can get a webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition, and the laptops also include a nice suite of ports. There are two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, and a headphone jack, so you get plenty of connectivity. And in the case of the ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED, you also get a stylus built into the laptop so it’s always ready to go.

The Asus ExpertBook B5 OLED lineup will launch in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Honor MagicBook 14

Honor MagicBook 14

The Honor MagicBook 14 was first revealed in China earlier in 2022, but at IFA 2022, the laptop is being launched for the European market. Its IFA 2022 avatar comes with a 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Core i5-2500H, and two graphics options: the base variant with integrated Intel Xe graphics and another with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. Either way, you can expect to get some good performance and value out of this machine, especially considering its price point.

As for the rest of the laptop, you get an aluminum chassis that houses a 14-inch 2K display in a 3:2 aspect ratio. The IPS panel claims a sustained maximum brightness of 300 nits. There is a 75Wh battery on board, although the charger you get depends on the graphics option you choose: 65W charger for the integrated graphics model and 135W charger for the RTX 2050 graphics model. Connectivity is also well-taken care of with 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, 1x HDMI 2.0, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The MagicBook 14 is available for €1,099 for the integrated graphics model, and for €1,299 for the dedicated graphics models, via Honor’s HiHonor website and on Amazon.

    Honor MagicBook 14
    The Honor MagicBook 14 is a powerful laptop with 12th-generation Intel Core H-series processors and optional Nvidia graphics. It also has a sharp Quad HD display and other high-end specs.

LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor

Angled view of the LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor

LG has been making some really interesting OLED monitors lately, and at this year’s IFA, we got a new gaming-focused one from its UltraGear brand. The new LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor promises a fantastic experience for gamers everywhere, starting with the huge 45-inch curved panel that’s going to be great for immersion. It comes in WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio for ultra-wide gaming.

It’s also got a 240Hz refresh rate, ideal for fast-paced e-sports gaming, and the OLED panel also enables 0.1ms response times so you never miss a beat. Plus, 98.5% coverage of DCI-P3 means color reproduction should be great for media consumption and content creation.

Because not all gamers are on PC, the monitor also comes with HDMI 2.1 so you can make the most of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles with 4K support at up to 120Hz with variable refresh rate (VRR). It’s as big as a TV, too, so you can even play on it from further away, as you would with a regular console setup. You can also use the remote controller to change the monitor’s settings.

We don’t yet know when the LG UltraGear OLED (45GR95QE) will be available or how much it will cost, but it’s certainly worth keeping your eyes peeled.

Honor 70

There weren’t many smartphones directly launching at IFA, but the Honor 70 managed to gather a crowd for itself, thanks to its unique and striking design. The diamond-like pattern on the back of the device reflects light in a mesmerizing pattern, one that is sure to make people notice. The two large camera islands also demand attention, and they pack in good hardware to keep that attention in place.

Once you move past the design of the phone, the Honor 70 is a well-rounded package. You get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC on the inside, with 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, and 5G capabilities. The display is a nice 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ support. Most of the magic is in the camera setup, with the primary shooter being the headlining Sony IMX800 54MP sensor, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is a 32MP shooter. You also get a 4,800 mAh battery, which complements well the 178g weight of the device. For software, you get MagicUI 6.1 based on Android 12, and yes, there is GMS support right out of the box here.

The Honor 70 starts at £479.99 ($568) in the UK and €549 in the EU for the base 8GB+ 128GB variant. The phone will be available at Honor’s HiHonor website, Argos, Currys, and Amazon.

    Honor 70
    The Honor 70 is a mid-range smartphone with some decent specifications, though it's a costly smartphone that you may find better alternatives for.

HP Elite Dragonfly Folio

HP laptop in folio mode

HP added a third member to its Elite Dragonfly family in the days leading up to IFA. It’s the Elite Dragonfly Folio, a new faux leather-bound convertible that follows in the footsteps of the Elite Folio and the Spectre Folio. It comes with Intel’s 12th-gen U-series processors, and a 3:2 OLED display.

On top of that, it comes with an 8MP webcam, increasing the quality of HP’s already best-in-class cameras. Indeed, we got to try one out, and the camera quality is excellent. If you want the best webcam, you buy an HP, and that’s important in the age of working from home.

Ultimately, it’s just a great all-around product, with an excellent keyboard and a stunning OLED display. It’s a folio-style convertible, meaning that you can use it as a laptop, you can use it in presentation mode like in the image above, and you can fold the display all the way down as a tablet.

The HP Elite Dragonfly Folio is available now, starting at $2,379.

    HP Dragonfly Folio G3
    The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 is one of the most exciting Windows 2-in-1s of 2022, with a faux leather finish, 8MP wide-angle webcam, improved pen, and gorgeous OLED display

AMD Ryzen 7000

Ryzen 7000 on motherboard

It’s time for a new generation of desktop processors from AMD, so that’s always exciting before we even know anything about it. The company boasts a 13% boost in IPC, when it was shooting for 8-10%. The L2 cache has been doubled to 1MB, and the TDP goes up to 170W. And while it’s taking in a lot of power, AMD also boasted better power efficiency, offering 1.47x the performance per watt that Intel is getting with 12th-gen.

It also supports PCIe 5.0, which is going to offer double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0. That means faster storage, and depending on the board you choose, faster graphics. For memory, AMD chose to only support DDR5, retiring DDR4 from its new AM5 platform.

And yes, it does require a new 1718-pin LGA socket as part of AM5. AM4 lasted five years or five generations, so its time has come and gone. The company says that it’s going to use AM5 for its new chips through at least 2025.

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors will be available later this month.

Acer Chromebook Vero 514

Angled view of the Acer Chromebook Vero 514 in the middle of a forest

PC manufacturers have been trying to make their products more sustainable, but none have gotten quite as far as Acer. Last year, we saw the company introduce the Aspire Vero, and now, we have the first sustainability-focused Chrome OS laptop, the Acer Chromebook Vero 514. The chassis of this laptop is made using 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, and it’s unpainted, which gives it its distinct textured look while helping preserve the environment.

The keycaps on the keyboard also use 50% PCR plastics, and even the touchpad uses 100% recycles ocean-bound plastics, meaning it’s actively helping reduce the amount of plastic in the oceans. On top of that, the display panel is 99% recyclable, so even after the laptop is out of commission, it can still have some use.

Thankfully, it also doesn’t miss out on the latest specs, coming equipped with 12th-generation Intel Core U15-series processors, up to 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. For a Chromebook, those are very solid specs. Plus, you get a Full HD screen with optional touch support.

The first configuration to launch in the US will come with an Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD, and it will cost $499.99 at Best Buy.

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Sony Xperia 5 IV in all colors on black background.

There weren’t too many smartphones at IFA 2022. One new smartphone release did grab our attention, and it surprisingly came from Sony. The new Sony Xperia 5 IV (read as Xperia 5 Mark 4) is the fourth iteration of Sony’s compact flagship. The words “compact flagship” hold a lot of weight since there aren’t too many of these around anymore. So it is always worth appreciating when an OEM crams as much power under the hood as it can, while still retaining a smaller form factor than other glass slab smartphones.

Powering the Xperia 5 IV’s 6.1-inch 120Hz FHD+ OLED display is the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. While it isn’t the absolute latest (the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1), it still is a very respectable SoC that should be able to handle just about everything power users can throw at it. There’s plenty of RAM and storage here, just as you would find in other flagships. But what once again sets this device apart is the fact that Sony is still giving you not only a microSD card slot for storage expansion but also a 3.5mm headphone jack. The battery on the device is also fairly large for its physical dimensions, and you get IP68 dust and water resistance as well. This phone also shares its primary and ultra-wide cameras from its larger sibling, the Xperia 1 IV, meaning you get a capable shooter here as well.

There really isn’t a whole lot of compromise happening on the Xperia 5 IV. This means that not only is it one of the premier choices for a compact smartphone, it also has enough to make it a great option even when you aren’t looking for a smartphone that is small. The only real kicker is the pricing — with a $999 price tag, it sits right alongside premium flagships, and one can definitely argue that it deserves to do so.

    Sony Xperia 5 IV
    The Sony Xperia 5 IV counts itself among the rare breed of compact flagships, as well as phones that offer a microSD card slot for expansion and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

That sums up our picks for the best of IFA 2022. What announcements stood out for you from IFA 2022? Let us know on our social media channels!

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