Captivated by technology: what gadgets will bring the year of the Tiger
2022, among other things, will bring many innovations in the world of technology. Gadgets are becoming more convenient every year, and developers are coming up with more and more unique innovations in light of fierce competition in the market.
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Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S22 and Samsung S21 Fan Edition (FE)
The exact release date of the smartphone is unknown, but it will happen in 2022. Insiders reported that the novelty can be expected in February. Samsung Galaxy S22. The device will reportedly have an external resemblance to the iPhone. The Galaxy S22 camera will have a 50 megapixel main module and triple zoom. The smartphone is rumored to have a 6.06-inch screen and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
Prices are still unknown, but for comparison, the price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 started at $ 799. Experts suggest that the cost of the new model will not differ dramatically.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition smartphone is also expected to be released soon, but the dates in this case are even less certain. According to sources from the technology industry, the smartphone will receive at least 6 GB of RAM and will run Android 11. The screen will have a diagonal of 6.4 inches with support for refresh rate of 120 Hz.
IPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro
The presentation of the new iPhone model from the American company Apple is traditionally expected in September next year. According to rumors, four flagship smartphones are expected at once. We are talking about the iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch screen, iPhone 14 Max with 6.7 inches, iPhone 14 Pro with 6.1 inches and iPhone 14 Pro Max with 6.7 inches. According to analysts, the camera of the new smartphone will be able to take photos with a resolution of up to 48 megapixels.
It is also expected that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will receive 6 GB, and iPhone Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max – 8 GB of RAM.
Images of future models have also appeared online, but their authenticity can be verified only at the September presentation.
Xiaomi (Mi) 12
The new line of smartphones was to go on pre-sale on December 31, 2021, so it can still be considered a novelty in 2022. According to The Verge, the price of the product starts at $ 580 for Xiaomi 12 and $ 737 for 12 Pro. Both models will have 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Future owners are promised that the new products will have a curved display with LPO technology, refresh rate up to 120 Hz. Xiaomi 12 offers a 6.28-inch screen, 12 Pro includes 6.73-inch.
Laptops and tablets
Surface Pro 8
Microsoft’s product is expected in 2022, but some details of the novelty have already been announced in the company. Yes, Surface is both a laptop and a tablet, it has a convenient keyboard-transformer that can be removed at any time. The device runs on Windows 11 and is said to have the most powerful 11th generation Intel CoreTM processor.
The novelty has a 13-inch PixelSenseTM Flow touchscreen display with high resolution, the refresh rate is up to 120 Hz.
MacBook Air M2
Insiders speculate that Apple will introduce the MacBook Air M2 in the spring of 2022, but analysts believe that this may happen later. The size of the display will remain the same – 13.3 inches. The novelty, according to rumors, will receive an M2 chip, and it should not be inferior in power to its predecessors with M1. The maximum amount of memory should be 16 GB.
The new MacBook promises to be budget-friendly, but some analysts believe that its price will exceed the cost of previous models by a couple of hundred dollars.
Interesting news
Panic Playdate
The perfect gift for the New Year, however, obviously, until the next. The unusual Playdate portable console from Panic will be released only in 2022 – sales were supposed to start by the end of this year, but at the stage of testing samples there were problems with the battery, and the whole batch was sent for revision.
The device itself captivates with its miniaturization and retro concept. Playdate was launched to pre-order in the summer, and then it was sold out in less than 20 minutes.
Amazon Astro
Stunningly cute home helper robot is now available, but only at the invitation of Amazon, and only in the United States. The first limited edition costs $ 1,000, and it is known that in the future the price will increase to $ 1,500.
Astro was introduced in September 2021, it was presented as an assistant capable of performing many homework tasks, including surveillance, security and other affairs. Astro has a built-in smart assistant Alexa that recognizes voices and accepts commands.
Source: Ukrgate
