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Apple 5G iPad Pro

We've heard that Apple was planning a 5 G ipad multiple times, which could even make its debut before an iPhone5G. It will definitely be an iPad Pro 5 G edition and we are now learning more about it. The device will provide support for 5 G millimeter wave technology, it turns out.

And essentially 5 G networks depend on two frequency bands according to the 3GPP authority: FR1 and FR2. The first one has a spectrum of 450 MHz and 6 GHz, also known as the sub-6 GHz band, whereas the FR2 frequency range is 24.25 GHz–52.6 GHz. That one is called mmWave (mmWave). The former is expected to continue traveling and deliver better rural and suburban coverage, but with slower speeds too.

In urban areas the mmWave one is stronger, providing wide bandwidth and high speeds. Apple appears to have opted for the second version. There is a source that cites Taiwan's advanced division of the semiconductor industry, saying they will provide antenna packaging technology for the 5 G iPads and 5 G iPhones. Although 5 G iPhones are pretty much expected this fall, we've just not got a timetable for 5 G iPad Pros yet. One would think it will come in October but it could be postponed until the worst case in Spring 2021.

We've also learned that the new iPad Pro would come in a square package with a triple camera borrowed from the iPhone 11 Pro and an additional sensor for AR functions. An Apple A14X is supposed to be inside, giving it power close to that of MacBook. I'm wondering how to tackle the imminent 5 G / battery woes.

Cat has added to its portfolio a new rugged phone–the Cat S32. The Cat S32 was released at CES 2020, offering modest internal hardware, but running on Android 10. Specifications, however, are not what Cat phones are known for, as they are mainly known for their solid build quality, and the Cat S32 is not disappointing. The construction of the new Cat phone is IP68-certified for dust and waterproofing, and the MIL-STD-810 G tests for durability against accidental drops and other mechanical damage have also been passed. In extreme weather conditions, the Cat S32 is claimed to remain functional and comes with a textured design for stronger grip.

Cat S32 price, availability The Cat S32 is priced at EUR 299 (around Rs. 24,000) and will soon be available from the official website of Cat, authorized retailers and carrier partners. The phone comes in a single black colour option, but information about country-wise market availability have not been released.

Cat S32 specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Cat S32 runs Android 10 and it is most definitely the standard interface. The new Cat phone sports a 5.5-inch HD+ (720x 1440 pixels) display with 18:9 aspect ratio and Dragontrail Pro cover for security. The display is claimed to record touch inputs on or under wet conditions even with gloves. It is powered by the quad-core processor MediaTek Helio A20 combined with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, which can be further expanded via a microSD card (up to 128 GB).

It sports a single 13-megapixel rear camera with an autofocus (PDAF) for f/2.0 aperture and phase detection. On the front, the Cat S32 packs a 5-megapixel camera to take care of selfies. It comes with a 4,200mAh battery that supports fast charging. Connectivity on the Cat S32 is managed by 4 G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n /ac, micro-USB 2.0, GPS / A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidu, and Galileo. The Cat S32's sensors are an accelerometer, a compass, an ambient light sensor, and a sensor of proximity.