Saturday, December 31, 2022

The 53 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023

What are the biggest movies of 2023? From Hollywood, we are expecting nine DC and Marvel superhero movies. (After a long time, DC has more titles on the calendar than Marvel Studios). A new Ant-Man, Aquaman, Flash, Shazam, Captain Marvel, Spider-Verse, and Guardians of the Galaxy film is on the docket for 2023 — Jason Momoa, Brie Larson, Chris Pratt, and Paul Rudd jump into spandex again — along with the first Kraven and Blue Beetle movies. Speaking of firsts, Mario, Gran Turismo, and Dungeons & Dragons are looking to launch new franchises in 2023, with the help of Pratt, Chris Pine, and David Harbour. We even have a live-action Barbie movie, with Margot Robbie, on the way.

Beyond that, we have a second Dune entry with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, a third entry in the Rocky spin-off Creed with Michael B. Jordan, the fourth John Wick film with Keanu Reeves, a fifth Indiana Jones movie with Harrison Ford, a seventh Transformers and Tom Cruise-led Mission: Impossible, and the tenth — yes, tenth! — Fast & Furious chapter. And oh, The Hunger Games is doing a spin-off of its own. Plus, we have a bunch of other Hollywood stuff starring Tina Fey, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Salma Hayek, Adam Driver, Emily Blunt, Hugh Jackman, Channing Tatum, Robert Downey Jr., and Alexander Skarsgård.

From Bollywood and India at large, 2023 will bring new movies starring the likes of Tabu, Dhanush, Prabhas, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Varun Dhawan, John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Jahnvi Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Sidharth Malhotra, and Ayushmann Khurrana. Missing in action for a few years, SRK has three films slotted for 2023, and Karan Johar returns to the director's chair. And oh, Mani Ratnam unexpectedly delivers a sequel.

January 2023 movies

Aftersun

Release date: January 6, 2023

Normal People breakout Paul Mescal plays a troubled and loving father who tries to bury it all inside, as he spends rare time together with his 11-year-old daughter (Frankie Corio) at a Turkish all-inclusive resort. Aftersun is one of our favourite films from 2022.

Kuttey

Release date: January 13, 2023

Vishal Bhardwaj's son Aasmaan makes his directorial debut on a film co-written by his father, a blended cocktail of bloodshed, betrayal, and violence, served in the form of a caper thriller. Kuttey follows the bloody chase of a truck stuffed with billions of dollars. Arjun Kapoor, Tabu, Naseeruddin Shah, and Konkona Sensharma star.

The Son

Release date: January 20, 2023

Hugh Jackman stars in this on-screen adaptation of the eponymous Florian Zeller play, The Son, where he plays a successful lawyer trying to reconnect with his teenage son from a previous marriage when the boy behaves perversely. Zeller also wrote and directed the Anthony Hopkins-led The Father, which won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2021.

Pathaan

Release Date: January 25, 2023

After almost half a decade-long film hiatus, Shah Rukh Khan returns, as a RAW agent on a mission to stop a terrorist attack being hatched in the dystopian Middle East. Khan reunites with Deepika Padukone onscreen after seven years, with the latter having reportedly performed her own stunts on Pathaan.

Infinity Pool

Release date: January 27, 2023

The pristine, island resort vacation of a couple — played by Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman — is brought to a screeching halt when a mysterious and seductive Gabi (Mia Goth) guides them outside the grounds, exposing its subculture filled with reckless violence, hedonism, and untold horror. Brandon Cronenberg (Possessor) writes and directs.

February 2023 movies

Babylon

Release date: February 3, 2023

In 1920s Los Angeles, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie play a silent film star and an aspiring star, respectively, whose careers take divergent turns during Hollywood's transition from silent movies to talkies. Damien Chazelle (La La Land) directs the three-hour epic Babylon.

Watch the Trailer for Babylon

Shehzada

Release Date: February 10, 2023

Kartik Aaryan steps into the shoes of Allu Arjun in this remake of the hit Tamil film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Hated by his father since childhood, the life of Aaryan's character takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a shocking truth about his family. Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Sachin Khedekar, and Ankur Rathee also star. Rohit Dhawan directs Shehzada.

Magic Mike's Last Dance

Release date: February 10, 2023

Broke following a business deal that went bust, Channing Tatum's iconic stripper character Magic Mike returns for one last gig in London, when a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek) brings up an irresistible offer. Little does he know, she has an agenda of her own — which he must deal with when whipping a host of new dancers into prime physical conditioning. Steven Soderbergh returns as director on Magic Mike's Last Dance.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Release date: February 17, 2023

Kickstarting Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the third Ant-Man film, which finds the titular superhero duo (Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly) stuck within the Quantum Realm, teeming with bizarre creatures, and confronting the villainous Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors). The Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trailer suggests that he tries striking a deal with our heroes in exchange for an undisclosed sinister favour. Wonder what that's about.

Watch the First Trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Maidaan

Release Date: February 17, 2023

Ajay Devgn steps into the shoes of Syed Abdul Rahim, the architect of modern Indian football, and the national team's coach and manager during the golden era of Indian football from 1952–1962. Aryann Bhowmik, Priyamani, Rudranil Ghosh, and Nitanshi Goel also star. Maidaan has been delayed multiple times, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaathi

Release Date: February 17, 2023

Dhanush plays a junior lecturer who doesn't shy away from raising his voice against the institutes promoting privatisation of education. Shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, Vathi is titled Sir in the latter. National Award-winning composer G.V. Prakash Kumar is behind the music. Venky Atluri directs.

Selfiee

Release Date: February 24, 2023

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi share the screen for the first time in this remake of 2019 Malayalam-language comedy Driving Licence. Kumar plays a superstar who is in urgent need of a driving license, and Hashmi, his ardent fan and a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Selfiee also stars Nushrratt Bharuccha and Diana Penty.

March 2023 movies

Creed III

Release date: March 3, 2023

Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut in the ninth instalment in the Rocky franchise, albeit this time, Sylvester Stallone isn't in it. After dominating the boxing world for years, Adonis Creed (Jordan) runs into his childhood friend (Jonathan Majors), who has seemingly resurfaced following a lengthy prison sentence, with the goal of proving he deserves a shot at redemption — and within the ring.

65

Release date: March 10, 2023

Following a catastrophic crash land onto Earth, 65 million years in the past, Mills (Adam Driver) teams up with a young survivor Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), and embarks on a treacherous journey across terrains riddled with prehistoric wildlife — including dinosaurs — in a struggle to survive. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who rose to prominence with 2018's A Quiet Place, write and direct 65.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Release date: March 17, 2023

Billy Batson and his foster siblings are forced back into action when the Daughters of Atlas — played by Rachel Zegler, Helen Mirren, and Lucy Liu — wreak havoc on the city. Shazam! Fury of the Gods brings back Zachary Levi as its hero, alongside Asher Angel as his high school-going alter ego. Grace Fulton also returns as Mary Bromfield, though time, she'll be playing both the academically-driven sister and the adult superhero form — different make-up!

Watch the First Trailer for Shazam! Fury of the Gods

John Wick: Chapter 4

Release date: March 24, 2023

Keanu Reeves is back in black — and with a vengeance, embarking on a globe-trotting quest to topple The High Table organisation that previously betrayed him. Partnered with the returning Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne), he must now infiltrate the council and partake in a murderous challenge against Bill Skarsgård's high-ranking member. Chapter 3's Chad Stahelski returns to direct John Wick: Chapter 4.

Watch the Trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4

Bholaa

Release Date: March 30, 2022

Bholaa (Ajay Devgn) is finally on the way to meet his young daughter after a decade-long imprisonment, when he gets caught up in a crazy incident, with death lurking all around. Devgn directs this remake of 2019 Tamil-language thriller Kaithi. Tabu also stars, with special appearances for Amala Paul and Abhishek Bachchan.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Release date: March 31, 2023

Chris Pine leads a pack of rogue adventurers on an epic quest to retrieve an ancient relic, which was accidentally handed over to the wrong group of people. The path ahead is laid with dragons, mimics, and gelatinous cubes — all elements derived from the playful spirit of the legendary tabletop role-playing game. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves also stars Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and — unexpectedly — Hugh Grant.

Watch the Trailer for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

April 2023 movies

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Release date: April 7, 2023

Mario is coming to the big screen with the iconic plumber being voiced by Chris Pratt. Drawing references from several entries in the video game franchise, The Super Mario Bros. Movie sees our hero overcoming physical hurdles, teaming up with Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and the denizens of the Mushroom Kingdom, and facing off against the loud-mouthed Bowser (Jack Black).

Watch the Trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Bawaal

Release Date: April 7, 2023

Chasing a hike in his social standing, Varun Dhawan chases the town's most beautiful woman, played by Jahnvi Kapoor. National Award-winning director-producer duo of Nitesh Tiwari and Sajid Nadiadwala team up for the second time after Chhichhore.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

Release Date: April 21, 2023

The mighty-controversial Salman Khan slips into a role closer to home in his next movie — that of an aging bachelor, with everyone waiting for him to get married. In Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Khan's two younger siblings are caught in this endless wait, as they don't wish to tie the knot until he does.

Originally titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali, the film is based on 2014 Tamil action drama Veeram. Farhad Samji directs. Pooja Hegde and Venkatesh Daggubati play key roles.

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Release Date: April 28, 2023

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh are the leads for Karan Johar's returns as a director after a seven-year-long hiatus with Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, a cross-cultural love story between a North Indian man and a South Indian woman. Johar isn't the only one doing something after a while — the film also marks veteran Jaya Bachchan's return to acting after a sabbatical of almost half a decade.

Ponniyin Selvan II

Release Date: April 28, 2023

Mani Ratnam is back for a highly-awaited sequel to his 2022 original, with Ponniyin Selvan II expected to answer — the first part ended on a cliffhanger — a myriad of unsolved questions about the fictionalised story of the Cholas. Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Sobhita Dhulipala are back.

May 2023 movies

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Release date: May 5, 2023

Still reeling from Gamora's (Zoe Saldaña) death in Avengers: Endgame, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) must lead his band of intergalactic outlaws on a new path, attempting to make Knowhere a safe haven for alien refugees. But a brutal attack changes plans in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, rallying them for one final mission to defend the universe, which involves troubles in the form of The High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji) and the gold-tinted Adam Warlock (Will Poulter). Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Watch the Trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Love Again

Release date: May 12, 2023

Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a young woman who copes with her fiancé's death by sending romantic texts to his old phone number, in this English-language remake of the 2016 German film SMS für Dich. Little does she know, the number has been reassigned to journalist Rob Burns (Sam Heughan), who is captivated by the honest confessions, and tries connecting with her in real life.

Fast X

Release date: May 19, 2023

Vin Diesel is returning with his “family” for yet another instalment in the ridiculous Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X, as his crew butts head with Cipher (Charlize Theron), who has now recruited a mysterious new adversary in Dante (Jason Momoa). Brie Larson, Daniela Melchior, and Rita Moreno are new entrants to the lineup. John Cena — almost missed him! — returns as Jakob Toretto as well.

The Little Mermaid

Release Date: May 26, 202

The almost-two-century-old fairy tale of a mermaid comes alive yet again in this live-action adaptation of Disney's 1989 Oscar-winning film.

Ariel (Halle Bailey), the youngest daughter of underwater kingdom Atlantica's ruler King Triton, is fascinated by the human world, and falls in love with a handsome prince. Javier Bardem, Jonah Hauer-King, and Melissa McCarthy play prominent roles.

Watch the First Trailer for The Little Mermaid

June 2023 movies

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Release date: June 2, 2023

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), Brooklyn's friendly neighbourhood Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) is catapulted once again into the multiverse, where he encounters several other Spider-People aiming to protect its very existence. In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, trouble comes in the form of a mysterious new villain called The Spot (Jason Schwartzmann), whose body is covered with interdimensional portals that let him travel across universes freely.

Jawan

Release Date: June 2, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan plays an innocent man on Jawan, who is punished for a mistake he didn't make but sails through the situation. Atlee (Mersal, Bigil) makes his Bollywood directorial debut with this thriller. Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupati also star.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Release date: June 9, 2023

This globe-trotting adventure set in the 1990s finally introduces the metallic mayhem from the Beast Wars storyline — Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons — to the live-action Transformers universe. Assisting the Autobots in the fight for control are, as always, human allies: Anthony Ramos as Noah, who is partnered with the hologram-creating Mirage, and Dominique Fishback as Elena, who teams up with the iconic female Autobot, Arcee.

Watch the First Trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

The Flash

Release date: June 16, 2023

Potentially serving as a reset point for the perennially-struggling DC Universe, The Flash draws inspiration from the Flashpoint storyline, which finds the speedster (Ezra Miller) travelling back in time to prevent his mother's killing — bringing unintentional consequences to his timeline. It will feature two versions of Batman — Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck's — and has the added responsibility of introducing Sasha Calle's Supergirl to the franchise.

Elemental

Release date: June 16, 2023

In the bustling Element City where fire, water, land, and earth residents live in harmony, a fiery young woman Ember, and a cool liquid, go-with-the-flow guy, Wade, discover how much they have in common. Unable to touch each other since their traits serve as opposites, Pixar's latest Elemental sees the pair navigate a relationship that challenges beliefs about the world they live in.

Dream Girl 2

Release Date: June 23, 2023

In this sequel to Ayushmann Khuranna's Dream Girl, his Pooja alias makes a comeback. Ananya Panday replaces Nushrratt Bharuccha as the love interest. Raaj Shaandilyaa returns as director.

Satyaprem Ki Katha

Release Date: June 29, 2023

Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani play dual leads for the second time after Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. The musical saga is directed by Sameer Vidwans. Initially titled Satyanarayan Ki Katha, the film was later renamed after running into a controversy.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Release date: June 30, 2023

Harrison Ford dons the iconic hat and whip for the final time, as our titular archaeologist is summoned out of retirement to prevent an all-too-powerful artefact from falling into the wrong hands. Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins the cast as Indy's goddaughter Helena, in what is the franchise's fifth film. James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari) directs.

July 2023 movies

Yodha

Release Date: July 7, 2023

Following Shershaah, Sidharth Malhotra returns as a soldier who must rescue the passengers of a hijacked plane, fight the bad guys, and then devise a survival strategy after the plane's engine fails. Disha Patani and Raashi Khanna also star on Yodha.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Release date: July 14, 2023

Tom Cruise returns as daredevil-in-chief for this two-part finale to the Mission: Impossible series that will release a year apart. No clue what's going on, but expect Esai Morales as the new villain and a series of over-the-top stunts, some of which have already been teased. Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, and Hayley Atwell are along for the ride in Dead Reckoning Part One.

Watch the First Teaser for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Oppenheimer

Release date: July 21, 2023

Christopher Nolan's next epic is about the father of the atomic bomb (Cillian Murphy), with an ensemble cast to die for: Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Alden Ehrenreich, Dane DeHaan, Jason Clarke, Casey Affleck, and Gary Oldman. And of course, Nolan is doing his usual stunts. Oppenheimer is all shot on IMAX film, and The Dark Knight maestro recreated a nuclear test with real explosives. Because of course he did.

Watch the New Trailer for Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer

Barbie

Release date: July 21, 2023

The doll-like Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are playing fashion dolls Barbie and Ken in Greta Gerwig's ultra-self-aware rom-com that we know absolutely nothing about. After all, all we've been given so far are two thirst-trap teases and four seconds of footage in a 2001: A Space Odyssey-parody teaser.

The Marvels

Release date: July 28, 2023

In the sequel to Captain Marvel, following a visit to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) must team up with Ms. Marvel's Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) and WandaVision's Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) after they begin swapping places with one another each time they use their powers. The Marvels is the third film in Marvel's Phase Five.

August 2023 movies

Gran Turismo

Release date: August 11, 2023

PlayStation racing series Gran Turismo's big-screen adaptation aims to reimagine the real-life, wish-fulfilment story of Jann Mardenborough, a teenage competitive gamer, whose skills won him a series of Nissan competitions, ultimately joining the big leagues as a professional race car driver. David Harbour (Stranger Things) is attached to play a retired driver turned mentor, who guides a fledgling driver (Archie Madekwe).

Tariq

Release Date: August 15, 2023

John Abraham's stint with jingoistic movies continues with Tariq. It's allegedly based on a true story, though there's no word on what story that is. Arun Gopalan (Agent Vinod) directs.

Blue Beetle

Release date: August 18, 2023

Blue Beetle is poised to break new ground in the DC Universe, featuring the franchise's first film to star a Latino actor. Xolo Maridueña plays Jamie Reyes, a high school student who stumbles upon a mysterious blue scarab that grafts to his spine and grants alien power.

September 2023 movies

A Haunting in Venice

Release Date: September 15, 2023

Kenneth Branagh's next Agatha Christie adaptation takes him to Italy, where Hercule Poirot (Branagh) must solve the murder of a guest at a séance he was reluctantly attending, post his retirement and self-imposed exile. The ensemble cast includes Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly and Riccardo Scamarico.

Next Goal Wins

Release date: September 22, 2023

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi's next, Next Goal Wins, sees Michael Fassbender as a Dutch coach, undertaking the near-impossible task of turning the American Samoa national football team into an elite squad. Considered one of the weakest teams in the world, they're notorious for the brutal 2001 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, where they lost 31-0 to Australia.

Salaar

Release date: September 28, 2023

Prabhas and Shruti Haasan star in this neo-noir action thriller written and directed by KGF's Prashanth Neel. Salaar was simultaneously shot in Kannada and Telugu. Initially slated for April last year, the film got postponed due to production delays owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2023 movies

Kraven the Hunter

Release date: October 6, 2023

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is joining Sony's Spider-Man Universe as Sergei Kravinoff, a big game hunter, who takes a magical serum that gives him enhanced strength and the ability to live longer, maintaining the physical age of a 30-year-old. Playing a Russian immigrant, his accent will certainly be a point of interest or mockery — only time will tell. Ariana DeBose, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe also star in Kraven the Hunter.

November 2023 movies

Dune: Part Two

Release date: November 3, 2023

The second Dune movie picks up right where Denis Villeneuve's first epic ended, as Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen, on a warpath of revenge against the Harkonnen lineage, the conspirators who killed his family. This sequel tackles the second half of Frank Herbert's 1965 sci-fi novel — and adds new faces in Léa Seydoux, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Release date: November 17, 2023

Eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is about to become president of Panem as the last hope for his dying lineage, when he's tasked with mentoring Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. This kicks off a love story, where the pair team up, uniting their instincts for showmanship and a newfound political command, in a race against time to ultimately reveal who is the snake and the songbird between them.

Here's Your First Look at The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

December 2023 movies

Sam Bahadur

Release date: December 1, 2023

Vicky Kaushal plays a decorated army officer in this biopic of Sam Manekshaw, the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Manekshaw was also the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. Meghna Gulzar (Raazi) directs.

Wonka

Release date: December 15, 2023

Timothée Chalamet plays a young Willy Wonka, the eccentric founder and proprietor of Wonka Chocolate Factory — featured in Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — before he set up the factory and met the Oompa-Loompas. Paul King directs Wonka.

Dunki

Release date: December 22, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's third (scheduled) release of the year revolves around the dark world of “donkey flights”, an illegal backdoor route used by Indians to immigrate to countries like Canada and the US. Taapsee Pannu and Boman Irani are also part of this comedy-drama. The heavily-controversial Rajkumar Hirani directs.

Bade Miya Chote Miyan

Release date: December 25, 2023

Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Prithviraj Sukumaran — all known for their share of action cinema — team up for Bade Miya Chote Miyan. No relation to David Dhawan's 1998 hit starring Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan, despite the shared name.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Release date: December 25, 2023

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom could possibly be the final remnant of Zack Snyder's DC (Extended) Universe, given lead Jason Momoa is reportedly attached to a Lobo project. The Aquaman sequel is expected to feature more worldbuilding in the kingdom of Atlantis, with Willem Dafoe, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Amber Heard all returning. Ben Affleck might also make an appearance as Bruce Wayne. James Wan also returns, to direct.


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Weekly poll results: Oppo's Find N2 foldables excite, but availability is an issue

Last week’s poll shows that Oppo can become a major player in the foldable smartphone market – the new Find N2 duo was received with praise and enthusiasm. However, only one stands a chance of making it big in the global market. The Oppo Find N2 Flip will be available in many markets, though which ones and when are details that Oppo left for 2023. The flip foldable market doesn’t have too many entries – the Galaxy Z from Samsung and Razr from Motorola are the main competitors – but its gap-free design and reasonable dimensions will sure win many hearts. Pricing is a concern as...



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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2022: Q4

So here we are - after recapping the most popular reviews of the first three quarters, it's time to focus on the final three months of the outgoing year. It's just one of the ways we can take a look back and evaluate the current state of the mobile market and its most important aspect - what you, the readers, like. We kick things off with Google's latest and greatest Pixel 7 pair of phones. After the Pixel 6a made a veritable splash in Q3, the new Pixels dropped at the very beginning of Q4 and drew a lot of eyeballs. They bring a clean AOSP experience garnished with some exclusive...



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Oppo reveals ColorOS 13 update roadmap for Q1 2023

Oppo has revealed its ColorOS 13 update roadmap for Q1 2023 for 19 devices, 10 of which will receive the stable update. Let's talk about the ColorOS 13 stable update first. It will start rolling out from January 12, 2023, and six smartphones will receive it on the said date - Find X2 Pro, Find X2, Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition, Find X2 League of Legends Edition, Ace2, and Ace2 EVA Limited Edition. On January 13, 2023, the K10x 5G and K10 Pro 5G will receive the stable ColorOS 13, with the final rollout of the month beginning on January 31, 2023, for Oppo Pad and Oppo Pad Artist...



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Twitter to Soon Allow Users to Side Sweep Through Tweets, Trends, Topics, More

Elon Musk announced today that Twitter users will soon be able to side swipe for switching between tweets, trends, topics, lists, and more. The new Twitter CEO has been making sweeping changes to the social media platform since his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3.6 lakh crore) takeover. He has also suggested that several major UI changes for the platform will arrive in January. Twitter had recently rolled out the View Count for tweets feature globally, intending to showcase how alive the platform is as most users are believed to just read a tweet without interacting.

Musk shared a post on Saturday revealing that a new side swipe feature will arrive on the platform in January. This feature is said to allow users to easily access recommended and followed tweets, trends, topics, and lists. Furthermore, Musk says that with the gradual improvement of Twitter AI, "recommended tweets, lists & topics will become awesome." Currently, Twitter allows users to read tweets in chronological order or the Home timeline with recommended tweets.

In a recent reply to a Gadgets 360 staff member's comment, Musk responded that "several major UI improvements" will come on the microblooging site in January. In addition, Twitter could also be working on replacing the texts for Views, Likes, Retweets and Quote Tweets below each tweet on its mobile clients with icons.

In related news, Twitter had recently introduced a new View Count feature for tweets. This feature was previously only limited to videos on the platform. The View Count is notably visible to everyone, instead of just to the original poster. However, the feature is currently not compatible with older tweets.

Twitter Blue has also received a couple of new features recently. The site will reportedly now prioritise the paid subscribers in searches, mentions, and replies over regular users. Furthermore, Twitter Blue subscribers will now be able to upload 60-minute full-HD videos, which is an increase from the previous limit of 10 minutes.


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Redmi K60 Cooling Case Said to Reduce Maximum Temperature by 4 Degrees Celsius

Redmi K60 series was launched in China on Tuesday. This flagship lineup includes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series-powered Redmi K60 and Redmi K60 Pro, and the Redmi K60E featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. They are equipped with a 17-layer heat liquid cooling VC dissipation system that is said to offer up to 15 percent improved thermal conductivity than the previous generation. Xiaomi has also released a cooling case for the Redmi K60 series which is supposedly capable of further reducing the maximum temperature by up to 4 degrees Celsius.

According to a post by a digital blogger on Weibo, the Redmi K60 Series Ice Cooling Case can reduce the handset's maximum temperature by up to 4 degrees Celsius. This case is available to purchase for CNY 79 (roughly Rs. 1,000).

Xiaomi says that this cooling case is equipped with a phase-changing material that purportedly switches between solid and liquid states depending on the smartphone's temperature to dissipate heat efficiently. This is said to be especially effective when the device is being used at its full power or for an extended period.

The cooling is said to take place immediately. Xiaomi says that this case is ideal for gaming or marathon streaming sessions. The Redmi K60 Series Ice Cooling Case also supports wireless charging. In addition, the case has a split-layer structure to protect the handset from any physical damage.

To recall, the Redmi K60 series was launched in China on Tuesday. Its top-of-the-line model is the Redmi K60 Pro, which is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The smartphone features an Adreno GPU and Qualcomm AI Engine. It sports a 6.67-inch 2K AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. This handset gets a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W wired fast charging and 30W wireless fast charging.


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Friday, December 30, 2022

Realme GT Neo 3T and Narzo 50 Pro 5G receive Realme UI 4.0 update, 8s 5G and 9 5G get early access

Realme has released the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 stable update for the GT Neo 3T and Narzo 50 Pro 5G in India. The update for the GT Neo 3T comes with firmware version RMX3371_11.C.04, while the update for Narzo 50 Pro 5G has firmware version RMX3395_11.C.04. But note that your GT Neo 3T should be running software with version RMX3371_11.A.09 to receive Realme UI 4.0, whereas the Narzo 50 Pro 5G should be running RMX3395_11.A.05, RMX3395_11.A.06, or RMX3395_11.A.07. The Realme UI 4.0 update is currently seeding to 15% of the GT Neo 3T and Narzo 50 Pro 5G's users, and a broader...



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Binance’s Acquisition of Voyager Digital Could Be Delayed by US Review

Binance's $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,275 crore) acquisition of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital could be delayed or blocked by a US national security review, according to a Friday bankruptcy court filing.

The crypto exchange's US-based affiliate Binance.US intends to buy Voyager's crypto lending platform with a bid that includes $20 million (roughly Rs. 165 crore) in cash and crypto assets that will be used to repay Voyager's customers.

But the US Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an interagency body that vets foreign investments into US companies for national security risks, said Friday that its review "could affect the ability of the parties to complete the transactions, the timing of completion, or relevant terms."

Attorneys for Voyager and Binance.US did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.

CFIUS has increasingly been used by Washington as a tool to stymie Chinese investment in the United States.

Binance is owned by Chinese-born and Singapore-based Changpeng Zhao and has no permanent headquarters. The company has been the subject of a money laundering probe by US prosecutors. Binance.US, based in Palo Alto, California, has said that its separate American exchange is "fully independent" of the main Binance platform.

CFIUS did not mention any specific security concerns raised by the Voyager acquisition in its court filing, but it said that bankruptcy courts have sometimes ruled that national security concerns can prevent a company from bidding on assets in bankruptcy.

Voyager filed for bankruptcy in July, months after the crash of major crypto tokens TerraUSD and Luna sent shockwaves across the digital asset industry.

Voyager initially planned to sell its assets to FTX Trading, but that deal imploded when FTX went bankrupt in November amid a frenzy of customer withdrawals and fraud allegations that led to the arrest of founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 With Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Processor Unveiled: Details

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor was unveiled by the South Korean tech giant on December 28. The new Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 comes with major performance improvements with the new Gen 3 processor, an upgrade from previously launched laptop with 12th Gen Intel processor. The company first unveiled the Intel-powered Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 back in February. The new model was recently announced in South Korea and will be released on January 16.

In an official release, Samsung has announced the company's premium laptop, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor. The mobile PC comes with enhanced speed and efficiency, along with a stylus and a 360-degree swivel display.

Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 with Snapdragon chipset price, availability

The new laptop from Samsung was unveiled in South Korea on December 28 and will be launched in the country on January 16. As of now, the upcoming Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 will debut in graphite color variant, while the launch price is fixed at KRW 1.89 million (nearly Rs. 1,24,200). As of now, the company has now announced the date for launching the product in global markets, including India.

Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 with Snapdragon chipset specifications

Samsung's upcoming laptop with the new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset is claimed to come with strong privacy features. The laptop will come in a 13.3-inch model and will be super light. The new Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 will support an AMOLED display with the ability to flip around 360 degrees.

The laptop will run on Windows 11. The company claims that the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 with Snapdragon chipset comes with a better battery life of up to 35 hours of video playback on single charge.

Apart from these, other specifications of the laptop remain same as the previously launched Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360. The laptop, that comes along S Pen stylus, offers 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity support.

 


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Thursday, December 29, 2022

New Honor 80 Pro appears in renders, will sell only offline

The Honor 80 family has four members, and it looks like a fifth is on its way. A new device appeared online with a flat display and camera island just like the 80 Pro, and sources claim it will also be named “Honor 80 Pro”. However, the upcoming device will have a new screen with a single selfie camera behind the punch hole, and a slightly different set of shooters on the back. The twist is it will be only for the offline market and won’t be available on the company website. The new Honor 80 Pro is said to bring a 6.67” OLED with a Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a...



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Samsung Galaxy Book Laptops Expected to Launch Alongside Galaxy S23 Series in February: Report

Samsung is reportedly planning to reveal the next generation of Galaxy Book laptops along with the Galaxy S23 series. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is rumoured to arrive soon, with the South Korean tech giant expected to unveil their flagship series of smartphones in February. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book laptops are expected to feature better hardware and specifications, however, no details are available as yet. Notably, the Galaxy Book 2 lineup of laptops launched in India early this year.

According to a report by SamMobile, the next generation of Samsung Galaxy Book laptops will launch alongside the Galaxy S23 series of smartphones at the rumoured Galaxy Unpacked event in February. Samsung is reportedly planning to reveal a host of devices at the said event, including the Galaxy S22 FE. The upcoming Galaxy Book could be powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors.

Samsung has not officially confirmed the launch slate for the Galaxy Unpacked event, neither has it revealed any details about its upcoming devices. The event has been tipped to take place on February 1, with the Galaxy S23 series expected to headline Samsung's showcase. Additionally, the S23 lineup could go on sale starting February 17. The company is expected to host the event in San Francisco, USA.

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S23 series is said to include improvements in battery capacity, display brightness, and cooling capabilities. The lineup is expected to run Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out-of-the-box.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 lineup includes the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 360, Galaxy Book 2, and Galaxy Book 2 Business. The series runs on Intel's 12th Gen processors and comes with Windows 11 out-of-the-box. The Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 Pro, and Galaxy Book 2 360 feature AMOLED screens and are available in Silver and Graphite colourways.

The Galaxy Book 2 lineup went on sale in India in April, starting at the price of Rs. 99,990.


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Spotify New Year's Hub Feature Launched, Brings Easy Access to Your Favourite Party Tunes

Music app Spotify is preparing its users for the coming year with a brand new feature that will be of great help in the spree of festivities ahead.

The streaming platform launched 'New Year's Hub', a one-stop spot for users to access their favourite party tunes contained in a number of playlists. Some special numbers were also included from a host of pop artists like Celine Dion and Charli XCX.

Spotify took to its official blog to make the announcement for the upcoming New Year's special feature.

"We've got plenty of music to kickstart your celebration, and it's all in our freshly launched New Year's Hub. At this one-stop destination you can find classic party playlists and special takeovers from artists like Charli XCX, Rita Ora, N-Dubz, and Madame Canada herself, Celine Dion. And whether you want a low-key night or a heart-pounding dance fest, we have you set with featured playlists to match the vibe you're channeling," the blog post read.

The streaming app further mentioned that starting from January 1, users can find content to help them set their resolutions.

According to a report by US-based tech portal, TechCrunch, this content would likely consist of workout and meditation playlists.

Earlier, the streaming service decided to put an end to the production of some of its audio shows.

As per TechCrunch, a spokesperson for Spotify confirmed the end of some audio shows on the audio platform like "Deux Me After Dark," "Doughboys: Snack Pack," "The Movie Buff" and "A Gay in the Life".

However, shows like "The Fantasy Footballers" and "The Ringer MMA Show" would continue to operate their accompanying live audio offerings, TechCrunch cited the spokesperson.

In April, the Swedish audio service integrated its live audio capabilities from its companion app, Spotify Greenroom, into its main app itself.

Greenroom was formerly known as 'Locker Room', which Spotify acquired in March 2021 after the $62 million (roughly Rs. 513 crore) purchase of its owner company, Betty Labs, as per a report by TechCrunch.

On the other hand, the audio streaming service had completely separated its play and shuffle buttons in August, though the feature was only made available for its Premium subscribers.


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Oppo Find X6 Pro Camera Details Tipped, Said to Get 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras

Oppo Find X6 series is expected to be unveiled next year. The smartphone lineup that could include two models —Oppo Find X6 and Oppo Find X6 Pro— has been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. Most recently, a Chinese tipster leaked the camera details of the upcoming Oppo Find X6 Pro. As per the new leak, the handset will feature a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor. The Oppo Find X6 Pro is also said to come with a 32-megapixel front-facing shooter.

Digital Chat Station has posted the alleged camera specifications of the Oppo Find X6 Pro on Weibo. As per the leak, the upcoming handset will have a triple rear camera setup. The primary 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor is said to come with a 23mm focal length, 7P lens, f/1.8 aperture, and support for Optical Image Stabilisation. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which launched earlier in July this year, also has the same 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary sensor.

The camera setup on the Oppo Find X6 Pro is also tipped to include a 50-megapixel 1/1.56 telephoto sensor that has an f/2.6 aperture, 64mm focal length, and support for OIS. Further, there will be a 50-megapixel ultra-wide angle 1/1.56 sensor with f/2.2 aperture 14mm focal length and autofocus. This 1/1.56 lens could either use a Sony IMX766 or a Sony IMX890 sensor. Finally, the Oppo Find X6 Pro is said to carry a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 22.7mm focal length at the front.

Details of the Oppo Find X6 Pro have been tipped multiple times earlier. It is said to feature a 6.7-inch E6 LTPO OLED display with a 2K resolution. It is expected to run on Android 13 with the new ColorOS skin on top.

Oppo's next Find X flagship smartphone is teased to come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It could be offered in 8GB or 12GB of RAM options with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of onboard storage. It is likely to feature a MariSilicon X chip and Hasselblad-tuned triple rear cameras. It could pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging as well.


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BTC, ETH See Miniscule Profits, Losses Strike Stablecoins Tether, USD Coin

Bitcoin on Friday, December 30, opened trading with a small profit of 0.08 percent. At the time of writing, BTC prices on national and international exchanges, stand at $16,585 (roughly Rs. 13.7 lakhs). From its last all-time high of $68,000 recorded last November, the year of 2022 pushed Bitcoin down the price ladder very drastically. Now, on the second last day of the year 2022, BTC has marked a significantly low value. The crypto price charts reflected reds next to greens as crypto prices fluctuated big time for most coins.

Ether saw a minor gain of 0.79 percent as it stepped into the trade arena. ETH, as per Gadgets 360's crypto price tracker, is currently priced $1,196 (roughly Rs. 99,020).

Like BTC, ETH also stooped dramatically low in terms of its value this year. Its last recorded all-time-high in November 2021, stood at around $4,890 (roughly Rs. 4.04 lakh).

Binance Coin, Polkadot, Litecoin, Uniswap, and Solana joined BTC and ETH in reeling-in minor gains.

Cosmos, Stellar, and Bitcoin SV also settled with small profits.

Both meme coins, Shiba Inu and Dogecoin also saw minor price hikes on the second-last day of 2022. While DOGE is priced $0.070 (roughly Rs. 5.80), SHIB price stands at $0.0000081 (roughly Rs. 0.000670).

It is noteworthy that, stablecoins pegged against the US dollar opened trade with losses today. These include Tether, USD Coin, Ripple, and Binance USD.

Other popular altcoins like Cardano, Polygon, Tron, Avalanche, and Wrapped Bitcoin also recorded price slashes.

The overall crypto market rose by 0.09 percent in the last 24 hours. As per CoinMarketCap, the global crypto market cap stands at $795.8 billion (roughly Rs. 65,87,835 crore).

Despite the ongoing crypto slump, industry players have not lost all hope.

Huobi crypto exchange for instance, has revealed its plans of soon bringing a card service, that would make fiat-to-crypto transactions efficient and just a tap away.

On the other hand, KuCoin Labs, the incubation arm of KuCoin crypto exchange has announced a special programme to help blockchain builders to create products and services in the metaverse, NFT, and the Gamefi sectors.


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