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Huawei Nexus 6 release delayed to 2016 because of dual-edge panel [rumor]

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Although people condemn the rumor culture in tech journalism, one can’t deny that there lies excitement as if it was gambling when it comes to speculating about products. Rumors have a financial dimension, too as some can ruin entire empires  or make ones even. Fact is, tech rumors are interesting because they impact the consumer: the end product is designed for them so it’s fun to speculate on what to expect. With that being said, the Nexus 6 2015 is one of the most mysterious and controversial devices of the year, right next to the Nexus 5 2015 and the Galaxy Note 5. The Galaxy Note 5 is already official and it’s less interesting than we’d hoped, but the new Nexus devices are yet to be announced.

The Nexus 6 2015 release date was pegged for September 29, when Google is hosting an event that is supposed to be the launch date of the new Nexus family of smartphones and possibly tablets. Although we do think it is more likely that the Nexus 6 2015 surfaces during that event, odd new rumors suggest differently. Huawei and LG are the two main partners of the year for the Nexus family, the first making either a tablet (based off of a Huawei MediaPad) or a phablet based off of last year’s Nexus 6 and the latter providing the reboot of the Nexus 5.

LG isn’t as much of a mystery, but Huawei being in on the project came as a surprise. Google announced the partnership this Spring, and since then, people have been wondering what type of devices the Chinese company will be making and what its specs will be. The Nexus 6 2015 seems to be the consensus in this case, as the tech community seems more convinced by a smartphone than a tablet. Rumors about Nexus 6 2015 features include specs and design taken from the newly announced Huawei Mate S, but people also talk about 4K displays, motion detectors, dual cameras and edge displays in the spirit of Samsung.

While all that is as plausible as what we’ve come across, we cannot know for sure until the Nexus event. With that in mind, take this with a grain of salt. A peculiar post on Weibo, the most popular social network in China, appeared today talking about Huawei and Samsung striking a deal for about 3 million units of an edge-display similar to the ones found on the Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The post talks about an odd deal between the two companies, which looks a bit suspicious.

Apparently, Samsung is going to provide Huawei with 2K edge displays for a new handset that the Chinese company is planning to release in the first half of 2016. The post also states that Huawei is going to make a whopping 3 million units of the phone every single month, which is quite the optimistic prediction so early on. That’s what makes the post suspicious and while its authenticity cannot be verified 100 %, the poster seems confident enough in the information. So what does that have to do with the Nexus 6 2015?

It is possible that the device Huawei is prepping for with the Samsung deal is actually the Nexus 6 2015, even though Google might not seem like the company to partake in such deals with Samsung. Regardless of that, when talking about business, it’s all about the money. 3 million units every months is clearly a number estimate for a flagship device, which we already knew seeing as a QHD curved, edge-display is flagship material 100 %.

Although delaying the Nexus 6 2015 release date to next year seems an unlikely action from Google, it makes sense. Apple is launching the new iPhone 7 today and there are quite a few people saying at least one of the new phones will have an edge display. Samsung has already launched three edge-display handsets in the form of the Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. Other device manufacturers are also implementing the new design in their handsets and Google most likely wants to get in on the action, too. People find it useful and interesting, which makes them actually want to buy the devices. That might be happening with the Nexus 6 2015, too.

If you think about it, it makes sense, because the strategy would be similar to Samsung’s own working strategy with the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note line-up. If Google were to launch a Nexus 5 2015 and a new Nexus 7 2015 tablet at the end of the month, but launch the Huawei Nexus 6 2015 in Spring of next year, it could separate its customer base better and target different niches, not to mention stay ahead of the competition.

If the Nexus 6 2015 is a no-show at the event, you will know these assumptions might just be right. Luckily, we don’t have long to wait to find out. Until then, we’re going to try and get to the bottom of this Huawei and Samsung affair with the displays, because even if it doesn’t concern the Nexus 6 2015, it’s an interesting development in the Chinese company’s history and it’s worth being followed up. What do you think of the proposed strategy for the Nexus family’s launch schedule? Do you think Google adopting a Samsung strategy would be smart or do you think the Weibo post is referring to a handset other than the Nexus 6 2015? We’re curious to hear your thoughts, so leave your ideas down below.

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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