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Intel published details of some unreleased 13th Gen chips on its Canadian site

Intel accidentally published specs for several of its upcoming 13th Gen processors, which the company is set to reveal later this month.

As spotted by several users on Twitter (via The Verge), the Intel Canada website briefly detailed specs for upcoming i9, i7, and i5 processors. The details are still available via a cached version of the site, which you can find here.

The site details the 13th Gen Core i9-13900K desktop processor with 5.4GHz max frequency and 24 cores with 32 threads. There was also the 13th Gen Core i7-13700K desktop CPU with up to 5.3GHz max frequency, 16 cores and 24 threads. Finally, the site mentioned the 13th Gen Core i5-13600K with 14 cores and 20 threads clocked at 5.1GHz.

The Verge notes that all this information matches up with earlier leaks about Intel’s 13th Gen ‘Raptor Lake’ CPUs. Those previous leaks also indicated that both the Core i9 and i7 CPUs will be able to use two performance cores to boost up to 5.8GHz, thanks to Intel’s Thermal Velocity Boost.

However, the leak doesn’t provide many details about which CPU will hit 6GHz. Based on a tease included in a recent Intel slideshow, at least one of the company’s new CPUs will hit 6GHz out of the box and potentially up to 8GHz with overclocking.

Intel also previously teased that its 13th Gen Raptor Lake chips will boast 15 percent improved single-thread performance and 41 percent better multi-threaded performance.

The company will likely launch the new CPUs at its upcoming ‘Innovation’ event on September 27th, which just so happens to be the same day AMD plans to release its Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

Source: Intel Canada (archived) Via: The Verge, Twitter

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Fitbit’s rumoured Charge 6 reportedly will look like the Charge 5

Fitbit unveiled several new devices late last month, but rumours continue to swirl about another new fitness tracker: the Charge 6. The latest? Fitbit’s rumoured Charge 6 will look like last year’s Charge 5.

The report hardly comes as a surprise. Fitbit tends to use the same design for its products, only shaking things up every few years. The Charge 5 brought a major refresh to the look of Fitbit’s Charge tracker line, so it makes sense that the Charge 6 will maintain it.

9to5Google detailed the Charge 6 design based on information from an unnamed source. According to that source, the Charge 6 will sport a predominately “curved glass surface with an aluminum body that has shiny strips on the left and right for ECG readings.”

Moreover, this suggests any major changes coming with the Charge 6 will be internal, likely just feature improvements. That leaves the question of what, exactly, Fitbit wants to improve or add over what was available in the Charge 5. 9to5 notes that a continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor would make sense, as that was a major upgrade added to the new Sense 2 watch.

Other options could include an altimeter for stair and floor tracking or GPS improvements.

Previous leaks about a Fitbit tracker that will likely be the Charge 6 indicate the company is working on integrating Google Wallet to support on-wrist payments. The Charge 6 (or possibly a refresh of the Luxe tracker) was spotted passing through the FCC, indicating it could launch soon, but it remains unclear when.

Fitbit announced the Charge 5 in August 2021, but Fitbit didn’t announce a Charge 6 in August 2022 with its fall line-up. Some speculated Fitbit could wait to launch the Charge 6 in the new year so it doesn’t cannibalize Charge 5 holiday sales, but it remains to be seen.

Source: 9to5Google

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iPhone 14, 14 Plus to include ‘enhanced’ A15 chip: report

Ahead of Wednesday’s Apple event, more details about the company’s upcoming iPhones emerged. Apple reportedly plans to ship an “enhanced” A15 chip in its iPhone 14 devices while keeping the focus on the iPhone 14 Pro line.

The Wall Street Journal said Apple’s new iPhones are expected to be more “evolutionary than revolutionary,” with a focus on the higher-cost ‘Pro’ models since those reportedly have sold better than the lower-cost iPhones in recent years, despite a downward trend in the smartphone market overall.

Rumours have long indicated that Apple planned to re-use the A15 chip that debuted with the iPhone 13 line in the new iPhone 14 devices while reserving the new, more powerful A16 chip for the Pro models. There’s been plenty of speculation about why Apple plans to do this after years of offering the same chip on every iPhone mode. Some think it may be due to ongoing chip shortage issues, but the WSJ report makes me think it’s more about differentiating the Pro and non-Pro iPhone models.

What’s particularly interesting, however, is the note about the “enhanced” A15 chip. Unfortunately, the WSJ doesn’t provide any additional information about this, leaving us to wonder what, exactly, is “enhanced” about the chip. I suppose the A15 could just be faster. However, previous rumours indicated the A16 won’t bring a significant speed improvement over the A15 — with that in mind, it seems unlikely that Apple would further narrow that gap by boosting A15 speeds.

Another rumour suggested that Apple’s A16 chip would include improved “thermal management” that could boost performance — perhaps the thermal improvements could be applied to the A15 too.

The rest of the WSJ report mostly reiterates previous rumours and leaks while blending them with speculation about sales numbers. Notably, the WSJ reported that the iPhone 14 would not see a price bump, while the Pro models would increase by about $100 USD (about $131.22 CAD).

We’ll likely learn all the details about the supposedly “enhanced” A15 when Apple unveils the iPhone 14 lineup at its ‘Far Out’ event tomorrow. You can read more about what Apple’s expected to announce here.

Source: WSJ

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Leak details iPhone 14 line colour options, MagSafe improvements

With the release of Apple’s new iPhones on the horizon, the rumour mill is churning out all kinds of information. The latest: the iPhone 14 line will sport a new purple colour, an “exclusive” MagSafe battery accessory, and more.

The information comes from a post on Naver, a South Korean online platform with search and blog capabilities, among other things (it’s kind of like Google). The Naver post cites a “developer source,” (via 9to5Mac) as the backing for various claims about the upcoming iPhone 14 and 14 Pro.

First up, the new colours. The developer source claims the iPhone 14 and 14 Max (the rumoured bigger iPhone that will replace the mini) will ship in green, purple, blue, black, white, and red colours. It’s worth noting that these likely don’t reflect the actual names of the colours since Apple likes to be a little fancy in the department. For example, the iPhone 13 came in ‘Midnight’ (black) and ‘Starlight’ (white), although the rest of the colour options just were the names of colours: Green, Pink, Blue, and (Product) Red.

As for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, we can reportedly expect the same graphite, silver, and gold colours as the iPhone 13 Pro line. There might be green and purple options too.

No durability improvements, but MagSafe will get better

Next up, the developer source claimed the iPhone 14 won’t feature any “notable” durability improvements. Apple reportedly tested a version of the iPhone 14 made with titanium, but ultimately dropped it due to “cost and manufacturing process issues.”

Moreover, the iPhone 14 display will use the same Gorilla Glass coating as the iPhone 13, so don’t expect many improvements to display durability or scratch resistance.

As for MagSafe, the source claimed Apple would increase the strength of the magnets in the phone to improve the experience with accessories like the MagSafe Wallet and Battery Pack. Speaking of the Battery Pack, the source said Apple planned a new MagSafe battery accessory that would be “exclusive” to the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro. However, it’s not clear what this accessory is.

The source also noted that wired charging speeds would increase to 30W — matching other recent reports — while wireless charging would remain the same (a.k.a. slow).

Moreover, the new iPhones will reportedly sport the same storage configurations as before, starting at 128GB. Finally, the source said Apple’s new A16 chip, which will only be available in the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, only offers a “few percent” performance boost over the A15 chip featured in the iPhone 13 line. However, Apple reportedly has worked to improve thermal management to squeeze more performance out of the A16. The iPhone 14 and 14 Max are expected to run the older A15 chip.

Although the information above seems credible and lines up with other leaks, it’s worth keeping a healthy level of skepticism when it comes to leaks. Frankly, we won’t know any of these details for certain until Apple’s September 7th event.

Source: Naver Via: 9to5Mac

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Cellular Pixel Watch could cost $399: report

Google’s much-anticipated Pixel Watch is expected to launch later this year alongside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. There are plenty of rumours circulating about the Pixel Watch features, but now 9to5Google has detailed the price.

Citing a “source familiar with the matter,” 9to5 reports the LTE-capable Pixel Watch will cost $399 USD (about $518.76 CAD). The publication didn’t share a price for the Wi-Fi-only model of the Pixel Watch, but it would likely be lower than the cost of the cellular variant.

To put that in perspective, it’s the same as the U.S. cost for the base model Apple Watch Series 7 (the Series 7 starts at $529 in Canada). On the Android side, the main comparison would likely be to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5, which starts at $419.99 CAD for the LTE model. The Watch 5 Pro starts at $559.99 CAD.

Moreover, Google-owned Fitbit just launched its latest smartwatch, the Fitbit Sense 2, priced at $399 CAD, which doesn’t include LTE. 9to5 suggests Google intends for Fitbit’s devices to occupy the affordable range, so it seems the Wi-Fi-only Pixel Watch will sit somewhere between the price of the Sense 2 and the LTE Pixel Watch.

So far, we know the Pixel Watch will sport a circular design with a spinning ‘crown,’ will come in ‘Silver,’ ‘Black,’ and ‘Gold,’ and feature Fitbit integration. Moreover, 9to5 said the Pixel Watch would run on Samsung’s older Exynos 9110 and feature a coprocessor, 1.5GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

The Pixel Watch battery clocks in at just shy of 300mAh, which is expected to last about a day. Finally, it looks like the Pixel Watch will use a magnetic charger with a USB-C connecter on the other end, and the bottom of the watch includes a sensor array very similar to what you’d find on the Fitbit Charge 5.

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Source: 9to5Google

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Leak reveals specs of upcoming Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset

Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen and upper mid-range 7 Gen chipset tend to get all the attention, but a new leak revealed specs of the company’s upcoming Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, set to succeed the Snapdragon 695.

Aside from taking on the new ‘Snapdragon X Gen Y’ naming scheme, the 6 Gen 1 will use a 4nm process like the 7 Gen 1. That should lead to a boost in power and efficiency over the 6nm process used for the 695.

The leaked details come from Evan Blass, who shared the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 specifications and features page and we’ll run through some of the highlights:

  • Snapdragon X62 modem with 5G Sub-6 and mmWave support, up to 2.9Gbps download
  • Qualcomm FastConnect 6700
  • Wi-Fi 6E support
  • Bluetooth 5.2 and LE Audio
  • Up to 108-megapixel photo capture
  • 30fps 4K HDR video capture with support for capturing simultaneous 48-megapixel images
  • FHD+ display at 120Hz
  • Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+
  • Up to 12GB of LP-DDR5 memory up to 2750MHz

The inclusion of 4K video support is a big one that’s been missing from Qualcomm’s 6-series chips for a while, while the inclusion of 5G support should help increase the number of lower-cost, 5G-capable devices. Overall, it looks like the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 will offer a lot of value for mid-range phones.

It’s not clear when Qualcomm plans to unveil the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, but it could be soon. Qualcomm typically announces new Snapdragon 8- and 7-series chips at its Snapdragon Tech Summit later in the year. It’s possible the company could announce the 6 Gen 1 before that event or even earlier.

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Source: @evleaks Via: 9to5Google

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Another Fitbit device passes through FCC, could be a new tracker

Fitbit just announced three new devices, but there could be more on the way. According to FCC details uncovered by 9to5Google, a new Fitbit tracker (possibly a Charge 6 or Luxe 2) could arrive soon with Bluetooth and NFC.

9to5 was able to obtain an ‘e-label’ filed with the FCC on August 25th, which happened to be exactly one year after Fitbit announced the Charge 5. Moreover, the e-label is for a Fitbit with the model number ‘FB423’ — the Charge 5 was FB421. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the e-label is for the Charge 6, as Fitbit’s new Inspire 3 tracker sports model number FB424.

On top of that, 9to5Google points to its recent report about Google Wallet coming to Fitbit devices. In the report, the publication spotted a reference to a ‘Charge 6’ with Bluetooth and NFC — the FCC filing seems to line up with that.

While things generally seem to line up with the FB423 device being the Charge 6, it’s possible it could be a successor to the company’s Luxe tracker. With the Inspire 3 getting a colour screen, there’s less to differentiate the Luxe from the Inspire line — support for NFC payments could do that.

As for when this mystery device will launch, well, that’s unclear. 9to5 suggests it could launch later this year since the Fb423 device wasn’t included in the recently unveiled fall lineup. However, Fitbit would likely want the device out ahead of the holiday season. With the timing for that being a little tight, it might make more sense for an early 2023 launch (plus, that would avoid a new Charge 6 or Luxe 2 tracking cannibalizing holiday sales for the current versions of both trackers).

Source: FTC Via: 9to5Google

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Google reportedly making a Pixel foldable and a ceramic ‘Pixel flagship’

Google’s Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are right around the corner, and while most are focused on those devices, some leakers are dredging up details about other upcoming Pixels. The latest: Google will use China-based Foxconn to manufacture two Pixel phones, possibly a foldable and another device made of ceramic.

The information comes from leaker ‘Digital Chat Station’ on Weibo, who details some of the specs of the ceramic phone (but not the foldable). Foxconn is the same company that manufactures the iPhone and has manufactured Google’s Pixel flagships since the Pixel 3 — the Pixel 1 and 2 were HTC and LG (for the 2 XL only). Google’s lower-cost A-series are manufactured in Vietnam.

Digital Chat Station describes the ceramic phone as a “Pixel flagship” with a 2K “flexible screen” sporting a centred selfie camera and a 50-megapixel primary camera and periscope camera on the back, plus a Sony IMX787 “sub-camera.” Moreover, the phone would sport Google’s second-gen Tensor chip and a ceramic body.

Digital Chat Station Weibo post about Pixels

Digital Chat Station’s Weibo post | Image credit: 9to5Google

From what we already know about Google’s upcoming Pixel 7 series, the device described by Digital Chat Station doesn’t sound like any of these. 9to5Google says the camera details line up with previous leaks about a Google device with codename ‘Lynx,’ rumoured to be either a high-end third Pixel device (perhaps the Pixel Ultra people have dreamed about for years). Others suggested Lynx could be a prototype for testing new hardware before bringing it into the Pixel line, but bringing manufacturing to Foxconn suggests it could see a public release.

Further, 9to5 reports that the IMX787 appears to be a telephoto camera with a 64-megapixel sensor, higher than the 48-megapixel sensor used in the Pixel 6 Pro’s 4x telephoto camera. The IMX787 is also about the same physical size as Samsung’s 50-megapixel GN1 sensor used for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro primary camera (and the upcoming Pixel 7 series).

As for the Pixel foldable, Digital Chat Station described it as having a “conventional large-screen internal folding” screen, which isn’t particularly new information. Previous rumours suggested the foldable, possibly called ‘Pixel Notepad,’ would work similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold but use Google’s old 12-megapixel cameras like what was used in the Pixel 5 and 4. However, as 9to5 notes, the Pixel Notepad has been rumoured for so long that it’s hard to tell what’s accurate at this point.

Source: Digital Chat Station (Weibo) Via: 9to5Google

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra rumoured to sport 200-megapixel camera

Samsung is widely expected to launch new foldable phones next week, but leakers are already looking ahead to Samsung’s next big phone launch: the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Although not due for another few months at least, Samsung is likely hard at work developing its next flagship Galaxy S phones. And, if recent rumours are accurate, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will boast a huge camera upgrade thanks to a 200-megapixel sensor.

Leaker Ice Universe (via PhoneArena) is “almost 100% sure” the Galaxy S23 Ultra will sport an unreleased ‘HP2’ 200-megapixel camera sensor. That’d be a huge upgrade over the current 108-megapixel sensor in the S22 Ultra.

Android Police notes this isn’t the first time the S23 Ultra 200-megapixel sensor rumour has surfaced, but the addition of the HP2 sensor does add some weight to it. The publication notes the unreleased HP2 will presumably be better than the current ISOCELL HP1 and HP3 200-megapixel sensors. However, we’ll have to wait for the HP2’s release to get an idea of how it’ll be better than the other options.

Moreover, while a 200-megapixel sensor certainly sounds impressive, it’s worth keeping in mind that pure megapixel counts don’t always mean a lot. Like with other high-megapixel sensors, the S23 Ultra might leverage the HP2 for pixel binning, a practice of combining multiple pixels to form one larger pixel. Larger pixels means more light, more light means better results (usually, but things are often more complicated).

Coupled with the fact that first-gen camera hardware tends to have teething issues, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra may end up in a weird spot with great potential but middling performance. That’s what happened when Samsung made the switch to the 108-megapixel sensor with the S20 Ultra — reviews were critical of the camera, and it suffered from a variety of issues. However, Samsung refined the experience over the next few phone releases.

Ultimately, we’re still far from the Galaxy S23 release. It’s early for rumours, and it’s good to take any information with a healthy dose of skepticism. In other words, don’t bet on a 200-megapixel S23 Ultra just yet.

Source: Ice Universe Via: PhoneArena, Android Police

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Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro to launch October 13: report

Google’s upcoming Pixel 7 and 7 Pro might be available for pre-order starting October 6th, according to new details shared by YouTube leaker Jon Prosser via his FrontPageTech blog.

Prosser notes that “very reputable sources” claim Google’s upcoming flagships will go live for pre-orders on October 6th, which likely means Google will hold an event to announce the devices that day (or near that day at least). Moreover, the devices will officially launch on the 13th.

That’s all that Prosser shares in the blog post, aside from linking to several older Pixel leaks as evidence of accuracy. However, Prosser has had a mixed record on leaks before, and any rumour — no matter how reputable the source — should be considered with a healthy dose of skepticism.

As seems to be the norm for Google now, the company tried to get out ahead of leakers by revealing the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at its I/O developer conference in May. However, Google didn’t share many details beyond pictures of the design, confirmation that the phones would sport a ‘next-gen Google Tensor chip’ (Tensor 2?), and Android 13. Oh, and Google shared the colour options: ‘Obsidian,’ ‘Snow’ and ‘Hazel’ for the Pixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel 7 will come in ‘Obsidian,’ ‘Snow’ and ‘Lemongrass.’

Since then, some other details about the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have leaked. Thanks to these details, we’re pretty sure the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will sport similar displays to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, and there may be some minor camera improvements as well. Plus, a prototype Pixel 7 Pro made it out into the wild, where it went up for sale on eBay and was scraped for data about Tensor 2.

Ultimately, October is a pretty safe bet for the launch month of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Google typically unveils its new Pixel flagships in October, and they become available shortly after. It remains to be seen whether the predicted dates are accurate — hopefully so, I’d love an early October release window.

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Source: FrontPageTech