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Xiaomi Redmi 12 is almost a copy of Redmi 10, only Xiaomi raised the price by 45 euros. The novelty appeared on the company’s website
Xiaomi has not yet presented its budget smartphone Redmi 12, but the device briefly appeared on the manufacturer’s Portuguese website. This page has now been removed.
Most of the parameters are the same as what the Digital Chat Station insider described, but there are differences. For example, the novelty will not have any 67-watt charging, which is generally logical. The smartphone will receive the usual 18-watt charging.
But on the other hand, the MediaTek Helio G88 will really serve as the heart, the smartphone will have 4 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of flash memory, a 5000 mAh battery and a 50 MP main camera. Also, the device will receive a large Full HD + display with a frequency of 90 Hz and a diagonal of 6.79 inches.
As a result, if we compare the new product with Redmi 10 (there was no Redmi 11 model), we will get the same platform, the same memory subsystem and battery, the same camera, and the screen will become much larger.
The problem is that on the same Portuguese website, the price of the novelty was indicated as equal to 210 euros. At the same time, Redmi 10 once entered the European market with a price of 165 euros. It turns out that over the year Xiaomi has not changed almost anything in the smartphone, but made it much more expensive.
Data about the smartphone was provided by insider Kasper Skrzypek, who previously correctly predicted the appearance of Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, Redmi 10 Prime, Redmi Pad.
Software
Microsoft has released a major Windows 11 update for all users – installation optional
Microsoft has made a major update to the Windows 11 operating system, also known as Moment 5, available to all users as an optional update KB5035942.
Users can optionally install KB5035942 through Windows Update. Previously, the company allowed enthusiasts to manually activate new features from an update. Moment 5 is now available to everyone directly from Windows Update.
Windows 11 Moment 5 brings quite a lot of innovations. Among them are an improved Copilot AI assistant function with new plugins and skills, improved “Photos” with a smart “eraser”, an improved Clipchamp video editor (possibly removing “awkward pauses”), closer integration with Android smartphones (can now be used in as a webcam), and much more.
News
Space meteorologists predicted a new geomagnetic storm: the Sun is approaching maximum activity
Space meteorologists have issued a forecast for this week warning of a possible geomagnetic storm caused by the release of plasma from a solar flare. This could affect radio transmissions on Earth and contribute to the observation of the “northern lights.”
According to an alert issued March 23 by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado, the public has no reason to be concerned.
Mainly, solar storms can disrupt high-frequency radio transmissions, such as communications between aircraft and remote towers. Jonathan Lash, a forecaster at the center, noted that many commercial aircraft can use satellite communications as a backup option.
Satellite operators may also have problems tracking their spacecraft, and the power grid may detect induced current in its lines.
“For the general public in high latitudes, with clear skies, this will be a great opportunity to see the ‘northern lights,'” Lash said.
Every 11 years, the Sun’s magnetic field changes and its north and south poles switch places. During this cycle, solar activity also changes and is now approaching its peak, which is called solar maximum.
During solar maximum, geomagnetic storms like the one observed last Sunday can occur on Earth several times a year, according to Lash. During periods of solar minimum, several years may pass between storms.
Last December, the largest solar flare in recent years disrupted radio communications.
Car News
BYD cuts prices on 100 models to beat Toyota and Volkswagen
BYD is going to beat Toyota and Volkswagen by offering modern cars at very low prices. According to Bloomberg, the Chinese automaker has reduced prices on more than 100 of its electric and hybrid models.
For example, BYD’s new generation-changing Seagull hatchback now costs less than $10,000, while the manufacturer’s best-selling electric sedan, the Qin Plus, costs less than $11,000.
BYD announced the beginning of an era called “electricity is cheaper than oil”, when hybrid and pure electric models become as affordable as traditional models with internal combustion engines, or even cheaper.
In total, BYD has already relaunched more than 70 models with lower prices. According to Bloomberg, only the newest Yangwang supercar worth 233 thousand dollars has not fallen in price so far.
By lowering prices, BYD wants to convince drivers to ditch gasoline cars and switch to electric vehicles and hybrids. This aggressive pricing policy poses a real threat to Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan and other manufacturers.
Previously, BYD Auto officially announced the production of its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, which turned out to be the Denza N7.
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