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Chinese spotlight: Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro

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When it comes to Chinese smartphones, it’s hard to choose a good one. Not because Chinese gadgets are low-quality, but because there are millions of choices, 90 % of which are enormously appealing. That’s the case with one of the upcoming smartphones Doogee, the Valencia 2 Y100 Pro. The name is a mouthful, but so are the specs of the device, in a good way. Doogee is not well-known in the U.S., but the company has every intention of becoming a big player. Although the name Doogee sounds a bit silly, there’s nothing silly about the Valencia 2 Y100 Pro, or at least what we’ve found out about it.

The neatest part is that we found out the price. The Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro price is set at $119.99, according to our inside sources. Doogee wants to reach a balance with their new release in a way that will appeal to customers and keep them satisfied, all the while providing them with an affordable price. The  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro will be a phone bordering flagship specs, but staying in the mid-range category. There are some trade-offs according to our sources, so we will see if the phone will be worth it in the end.

According to our sources, the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro will be launched with a 5.0 inch 2.5D display with a 720p resolution, so that’s where the trade-off happened for the affordable price. QHD displays are kind of the norm here, but Doogee manages to balance their lower resolution display with a 2.5D panel that will seem brighter and sharper than a traditional IPS panel. Even if we would love to have a QHD display on the phone, the truth is that for the price, it sounds decent enough. Moving on, the design of the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro is said to be iconic, as the company will be employing the recently trendy bezelless design.

The  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro will have a bezelless appearance, with virtually no bezels on the sides. Doogee, judging by the leaked photos, has kept the bezels small on the top and bottom of the phone, too, which give the gadget a premium appearance that will definitely catch on with many of you guys. I for one, love bezelless displays, and I can’t explain why. They’re not actually functional and don’t really have a lot to add to the interface, but they look awesome. My two cents on the matter.

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Doogee has big plans for the Valencia 2 Y100 Pro

Doogee wants to balance things out, as I’ve said earlier, which is why the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro will be equipped with 4G LTE, a pretty powerful 64 bit MediaTek MT6753 CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card. The phone will reportedly run on Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box, which is still a rarity as Lollipop has only climbed to about 15 % presence on devices across the world.

The camera setup on the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro is also admirable, as our sources tell us that not only will the phone be a great selfie-snapper with its 8 MP front-facing camera but a high-end standard shooter, too, with a 13 MP Sony camera o nthe back, complete with flash and a few software tweaks to facilitate great low-light photography. Now that’s something we’re going to have to test for ourselves! Smartphones are notoriously bad in low-light, so if Doogee can overcome that with the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro, count us in! Hell, count us in for two of ’em. One for you guys, of course.

According to the leaked specs given to us by a person close to the company, the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro will get a rather standard 2200 mAh battery, which should provide for two days of average use on a single charge, thanks to the low-resolution, power-efficient display. We don’t know how well that battery will hold up if the camera is as good as advertised, though. People will be abusing it if it takes truly good low-light pictures.

One of the more interesting scoops that we got our hands on is that while the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro will run on Android 5.1 Lollipop, users will be able to access root and flash Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 OS or even CyanogenMod 12.1, which could be very appealing as it builds on the good reputation OnePlus got for the same trick. Another news-worthy scoop is that while the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro won’t get a full metal unibody, it will sport a metal back, so a premium feeling is pretty much guaranteed.

So guys, what do you think? Is Doogee going to be the company to master low-light smartphone photography? We hope so, because somebody has to do it already. Samsung’s Galaxy S6 is on the right track, and so is the LG G4, but they’re not there yet. Although the  Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro is unreleased, Doogee have published a teaser video to show off the design of the phone and you can check that out below. Any takers?

As part of the editorial team here at Geekreply, John spends a lot of his time making sure each article is up to snuff. That said, he also occasionally pens articles on the latest in Geek culture. From Gaming to Science, expect the latest news fast from John and team.

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3 Video Games About Women’s Health

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Video games have transcended entertainment to become powerful tools for promoting health and wellness. One notable genre in this realm is fitness gaming, exemplified by titles like Hatsune Miku Fit Boxing, which motivates players to engage in physical activity to enhance their fitness levels. Building on this foundation, developers have ventured into women’s health with games designed to raise awareness and empower players to take control of their well-being. Here are 3 video games on women’s health that provide valuable health information and foster a sense of agency to uplift women around the world.

Tampon Run – Menstrual health

Created by Girls Who Code alumnae Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser in 2014, Tampon Run is an old-school 8-bit online game where the main character, Luna, lobs tampons to destroy enemies, who will confiscate the tampons if she lets them pass by. Interestingly, the concept of weaponized tampons is based on a real incident that occurred in 2013, where Texas state troopers confiscated tampons as potential projectiles, but not guns, from visitors observing a vote on abortion restrictions at the Texas State Capitol. The goal of Tampon Run is to destigmatize periods and menstrual products, which, up until recently, have not been properly studied to measure their absorbency, which underscores the need to address menstrual health so that women can get better care.

In between tossing tampons, Luna shares empowering messages about how periods are a natural part of women’s lives and should not be a source of shame or embarrassment. The game is available to play on the Tampon Run website and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for iOS users.

PCOS Vitality – PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex hormonal condition and the leading cause of female infertility that affects approximately 5 to 6 million women in the US, according to the Endocrine Society. Common features of the condition include having irregular menstrual periods, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. Additionally, some studies estimate that up to 88% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. While there are weight loss programs helping women tackle PCOS, focusing on aspects like lifestyle, symptom management, diet, and other tips for how to lose weight with PCOS, the condition itself remains grossly under-researched. For some women, it may take years to confirm that they have PCOS, as there are other disorders that mimic PCOS signs and symptoms that must be excluded.

The lack of research has extended to a lack of awareness among the general population and is what clinicians from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are trying to address with the 2023 game PCOS Vitality. Essentially a learning tool, the game takes users through a simple obstacle course. As you click toward the finish line, you are asked simple trivia questions about PCOS. The game is free to play on Focus Games’ website.

Bound by Blood – Period poverty

Period poverty refers to the lack of regular access to period products, painkillers, or underwear during a menstrual cycle. In the US, where 16.9 million menstruating women live in poverty, two-thirds cannot afford basic menstrual products. Period poverty has also been associated with mental health issues and urinary tract infections.

Available to play on the itch.io website, Bound by Blood was created by Jessica Gates in 2017 and aims to educate players about the reality of period poverty. Users take the character of Beth, a homeless woman who wakes up in her car and realizes that she’s started her period. Players then make a series of choices to try to stay as hygienic as possible in spite of lacking resources such as menstrual products and clean restrooms. There isn’t really a way to “win” the game, and it is instead a peek into the reality of life where period products are inaccessible and how this affects women’s quality of life.

Through these games, players not only gain valuable insights into various aspects of women’s health but also find themselves actively engaged in their own well-being. As developers continue to explore this emerging field, the potential for video games to serve as educational tools and catalysts for change in healthcare remains promising

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PS5, PS4 Game Death Stranding Coming Natively to iPhone 15 Pro

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PS5 and PS4 console game Death Stranding Director’s Cut is coming natively to the iPhone 15 Pro, demonstrating its power. The entirety of Kojima Productions’ seminal hiking sim, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil Village, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage, will be available on your phone. Bonkers!

Tech giant: “Continuing Apple’s leadership in smartphone silicon, A17 Pro improves the entire chip, including Apple’s biggest GPU redesign. The new CPU is 10% faster with microarchitectural and design improvements, and the Neural Engine is 2x faster, powering iOS 17 features like autocorrect and Personal Voice.

According to the company, the pro-class GPU is 20% faster and unlocks new experiences with a 6-core design that boosts peak performance and energy efficiency. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 4x faster than software-based, gives iPhone 15 Pro smoother graphics and more immersive AR and gaming experiences. The iPhone 15 Pro brings console games to smartphones for the first time.

As with all cutting-edge Apple products, participation is expensive. The iPhone 15 Pro will cost £999/$999 at launch, and the Max model will cost £1,199/$1,199 for a 6.7″ screen. The most basic option only gives you 128GB, so you’ll need more if you want to play Death Stranding on the go.

However, the blurring of standalone consoles and mobile games is fascinating. The success of Genshin Impact, a full-fledged open world, has shown there’s a market for console-like mobile games. It will be interesting to see how Death Stranding performs on this latest iPhone generation.

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Launched Redmi Note 12 series: 200MP camera, 210W charging for less than $400

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The three phones have similar screens and processors, but they vary in a number of ways.

The Redmi Note series from Xiaomi has historically been the brand’s most well-liked smartphone line, providing excellent value in the entry-level market. The Redmi Note 12 series has now been unveiled by the firm in China.

The Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus are the three phones we truly have this time. A flat 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, a Mediatek Dimensity 1080 5G processor, and a 16MP selfie camera are features shared by all three devices.

They both have a 3.5mm connector, NFC, IR blaster, and Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, among other things. In contrast, there are a few significant variances.

Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition

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The Note 12 Discovery Edition of the Redmi Note 12 has a 200MP HPX primary camera (f/1.65, OIS), making it possibly the most striking model. This camera can capture photographs with a resolution of 200MP, 50MP pixels (using four-in-one binning), or 12.5MP (using 16-in-one binning). Additionally, the phone offers a 2MP macro lens and an 8MP ultrawide camera.

The phone is notably different from its stablemates in that it supports 210W wired charging; according to Xiaomi, a full charge can be achieved in just nine minutes. Although you only get a 4,300mAh battery here, this high wattage comes at the expense of battery capacity.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

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Thought a 200MP smartphone with a larger battery would be cool? With the Pro Plus model, you get precisely that. The triple back camera system will have the same 200MP+8MP+2MP resolution as the Discovery Edition.

The Pro Plus variant, on the other hand, chooses a 5,000mAh battery and still blazing-fast 120W cable charging. Xiaomi claims that a full charge should be achieved in about 19 minutes.

Redmi Note 12 Pro

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Have no interest in megapixels? The Redmi Note 12 Pro, which adds a 50MP IMX766 primary camera (f/1.88, OIS) in addition to the 8MP+2MP duo, fills this need. The Oppo Find X5 Pro and the Asus Zenfone 9 both feature flagship devices with 50MP sensors similar to this one. We therefore have high hopes that it will also produce acceptable image quality on the Note 12 Pro.

The Pro version additionally includes a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired speeds. A 100% charge should be expected in a still quick 46 minutes.

Pricing and availability for the Redmi Note 12 series
The base 8GB/256GB variant of the Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition costs 2,399 yuan (about $332), while the base 6GB/128GB model of the Redmi Note 12 Pro costs 1,699 yuan (about $235). Do you want Pro Plus? The 8GB/256GB variant thus has a starting price of 2,099 yuan (about $290).

Although Xiaomi acknowledged that these phones are currently limited to China, it advised us to “keep tuned” for international announcements. To be fair, the Chinese Redmi Note 11 series was very different from the international variants that debuted a few months later.

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