

Software
“The next step in the evolution of extraordinary sound”: Sony unveils premium Walkman based on Android 12
Sony has introduced a new high-end Walkman player to the attention of music lovers. Model NW-ZX707 is equipped with a 5-inch LCD screen and can play music for a long time without the need for recharging.
Among the main characteristics also — HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels), 64 GB of internal flash memory, support for Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C connector, Android 12 operating system. Dimensions are 132 .3 x 72.5 x 16.9 mm, and the player weighs 227 grams. Battery life can vary from 21 to 25 hours.
The novelty is promoted by the manufacturer as “the next stage in the evolution of extraordinary sound.” Much attention is paid to music technologies and components, including DSEE Ultimate with artificial intelligence system for sound quality restoration, S-Master HX digital amplifier, high-capacity polymer capacitors, oxygen-free copper cabinet, and so on.
The Asian regions will be the first to receive the new Walkman. It will be available to buy at the end of January for a price of about $700.

Software
Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4 receive MIUI 14 stable version
Xiaomi continues to churn out stable versions of MIUI 14 for its devices outside China. Now Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4 have received such firmware. True, not everyone will be able to install it, but only participants in the proprietary Mi Pilot beta testing program.
The MIUI 14 stable for these models is based on Android 13. The firmware is 3.5 GB in size and includes the December Android security updates. It is noted that the firmware for Xiaomi 11T is MIUI 14.0.3.0 TKWMIXM and it is available in all regions (global version), the firmware for Poco F4 is MIUI 14.2.0 TLMEUXM and it has been released only in Europe so far.
Phones
Xiaomi Pad 5, Redmi K40, Xiaomi Mi 10S and Xiaomi 12X will receive MIUI 14 Stable soon
The XiaomiUI resource, which carefully monitors Xiaomi’s work on new versions of the MIUI firmware, reported that seven Xiaomi and Redmi devices will soon receive a stable version of MIUI 14.
The list of models is as follows:
- Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 (dagu);
- Xiaomi Pad 5 (nabu);
- Redmi K40 Gaming/Poco F3 GT (ares);
- Xiaomi Mi 10S (thyme);
- Xiaomi Civi 2 (ziyi);
- Xiaomi 12X (psyche);
- Redmi K40 / Poco F3 (alioth).
When exactly the firmware will be released and who will be able to install it has not yet been reported, but most likely we are talking about participants in the proprietary Mi Pilot beta testing program.
Software
Windows 11 began to become obsolete: Microsoft warned about automatic updating of the PC to the latest version of the OS

Microsoft has warned Windows 11 users that computers running the very first version of the Windows 11 21H2 operating system are already starting to automatically upgrade to the newer version of Windows 11 22H2.
Recall that the release of Windows 11 took place in October 2021, just in version 21H2. Last autumn, in September 222, version 21H2 was released.
We note right away that support for Windows 11 21H2 will not end today or even tomorrow – Microsoft will continue to release updates for it until October 10, 2023. Now, however, the automatic transition of users’ PC systems to a fresher version of the OS has already begun. Consumer and business PCs running Windows 11 version 21H2 Home and Pro will be updated.
Microsoft explained:
Automatic upgrades to Windows 11 version 22H2 will occur gradually, starting with devices that have been using version 21H2 for the longest period of time. As always, you will have the option to choose a convenient time to restart your device and complete the update.
The developers also emphasized that customer reviews show a positive experience with Windows 11 version 22H2.
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