latest technology, automobile, Gadgets: February 2023

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Xiaomi 12 Pro Gets Price Cut in India After Xiaomi 13 Pro Launch: New Price and Offers

Xiaomi 13 Pro was recently launched in India. The high-end smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and packs a 4,820mAh battery that supports both wired and wireless charging. The model will be available for purchase soon, along with many lucrative offers. In the meantime, the company has slashed the price of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The smartphone that launched in India in April 2022 is now available at a discounted price along with multiple offers and deals.

Xiaomi 12 Pro price in India

The Xiaomi 12 Pro price in India was originally set at Rs. 62,999 for the base 8GB RAM model and the 12GB RAM variant was listed at Rs. 66,999. Xiaomi India has reduced the price of the smartphone by Rs. 10,000 after the launch of the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The Xiaomi 12 Pro will now be available for Rs. 52,999 and Rs. 56,999, respectively for the 8GB and 12GB RAM variants.

Also, for both the 8GB and 12GB models, the company is offering a Rs. 3,000 discount with HDFC Bank cards or a Rs. 3000 exchange bonus. Any customer who owns a Xiaomi or Redmi phone will receive an additional Rs. 5,000 discount, bringing the price of the 8GB RAM variant down to Rs. 47,999 and the price of the 12GB model down to Rs .51,999. The price reduction is effective starting today on mi.com, Amazon.in, Mi home stores, and offline stores.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is priced at Rs. 79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB storage variant and will go on sale starting March 10 with early access beginning from March 6.

The Xiaomi handset that launched last year is available in three colour variants - Couture Blue, Noir Black, and Opera Mauve.

Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications, features

The dual-SIM (Nano) Xiaomi 12 Pro runs Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top and has a 6.72-inch WQHD+ (1,440x3,200 pixels) E5 AMOLED display with a dynamic refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz. The display also has a peak brightness of up to 1,500 nits and Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support. A Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects the display.

It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and an Adreno 730 GPU. The Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

For optics, there's a triple rear camera unit on the Xiaomi 12 Pro headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 primary sensor that supports optical image stabilisation (OIS). A 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor are also included in the setup. A 32-megapixel selfie camera sensor is housed in a centrally aligned hole-punch cutout at the top of the display.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro packs a 4,600mAh Li-Polymer battery with 120W Xiaomi Hypercharge fast wired charging. The phone also supports the charging standards Quick Charge 4, Quick Charge 3+, and Power Delivery 3.0. It also includes 50W Wireless Turbo charging.

After facing headwinds in India last year, Xiaomi is all set to take on the competition in 2023. What are the company's plans for its wide product portfolio and its Make in India commitment in the country? We discuss this and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Apple Supplier Foxlink Investigating Cause of Fire, Working to Resume Production at Indian Plant

Taiwanese Apple supplier Foxlink said on Wednesday it is working hard to resume production following a fire at a plant in southern India that halted operations at the maker of iPhone charging cables.

The factory is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh and is unlikely to resume full operations for two months, raising supply chain concerns for the US tech giant, Reuters reported this week.

Foxlink was engulfed in a massive fire on Monday that led part of the building to collapse, but there were no casualties.

Foxlink, in a statement to the Taiwan stock exchange, said it is investigating the cause of the fire and "working hard to resume production".

In an earlier statement late on Tuesday, the company said that the site had been blocked off by the fire department and that four production lines were known to be damaged.

As the plant, equipment and inventory are covered by insurance, the fire has not yet had a significant impact on the company's finances and business, it added.

The company will coordinate with customers and suppliers to "discuss solutions for the production capacity affected before resuming work".

It did not elaborate.

The company's stock was down more than 2 percent in early morning trade Wednesday, compared to a 0.5 percent fall for the broader market.

On Tuesday, a source with direct knowledge told Reuters that Foxlink's factory was unlikely to resume full operations for two months after the fire incident, raising concerns of supply chain disruptions for the iPhone maker.

The source with direct knowledge said that Foxlink operates a total of 10 assembly lines in two separate facilities at the plant in Andhra, of which four were completely damaged and unlikely to resume operations for two months.

© Thomson Reuters 2023

Apple launched the iPad Pro (2022) and the iPad (2022) alongside the new Apple TV this week. We discuss the company's latest products, along with our review of the iPhone 14 Pro on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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EU Antitrust Regulators Narrow Charges Against Apple Over App Store Rules, Drop In-App Payments Case

EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday narrowed their case against Apple, focusing on its App Store rules that prevent developers from informing users of other purchasing options, while dropping another charge related to in-app payments.

The European Commission, which acts as the executive for the 27-country European Union, did not say why it had dropped its case against the iPhone maker for requiring developers to use its own in-app payment system.

However, the victory for the US tech giant will be short-lived as a new EU tech law known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will apply from May, bans both of the Apple practices investigated by the Commission, with fines of up to 10 percent of a company's global turnover for infringements.

The Commission said Apple's so-called anti-steering obligations, which prevent developers from informing users about other purchasing options, violate EU rules against unfair trading conditions.

These obligations are "neither necessary nor proportionate for the provision of the App Store on iPhones and iPads" and "are detrimental to users of music streaming services on Apple's mobile devices who may end up paying more", the EU competition enforcer said in a statement.

Apple said it was pleased the Commission, which can fine it up to 10 percent of its global turnover for antitrust violations, had narrowed the case and it would respond to the regulator's concerns.

Spotify triggered the case against Apple by complaining about both its anti-steering mechanism and in-app payment system, leading the Commission to issue a charge sheet against Apple in April 2021.

The streaming giant urged the Commission on Tuesday to issue a swift decision.

The Commission said Tuesday's charge sheet, known as a statement of objections, would replace the 2021 document.

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OnePlus confirms its first foldable smartphone will be coming later in 2023

OnePlus today officially confirmed that it will be launching its first flagship foldable smartphone. The phone will releasing in the second half of 2023. It's official 😉— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) February 28, 2023 “Our first foldable phone will have the signature OnePlus fast and smooth experience. It must be a flagship phone that doesn't settle because of its folding form, in terms of industrial design, mechanical technology, and other aspects. We want to launch a device that aims to be at the pinnacle experience of today’s foldable market.” said Kinder Liu, President, and COO of OnePlus...

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OnePlus 11 doesn't snap in half in bend test, even though its rear glass cracks

Last year, both the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 10T managed to crack and snap in half when subjected to the now-classic JerryRigEverything bend test. There's a smallish number of devices that have ever failed that test, and having two of them do it in a year isn't a great ad for the brand's focus on durability, even though these tests are way more extreme than what most people might subject their phones to in day-to-day life (unless you like to put it in your back pocket, caseless, and have a tendency to forget it's there and sit on it). So, with all this in mind, you're probably...

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It's official: Nothing Phone (2) will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset

Nothing didn't want to be left out of the media spotlight this week what with all the announcements happening at MWC in Barcelona, so it started its teaser campaign for the upcoming Phone (2) in earnest. We're expecting to be drip-fed tidbits of information about the new device over the next few weeks or months, since that's a strategy that Nothing CEO Carl Pei loves and has employed many times before, including at OnePlus before founding Nothing. It all starts with the chipset. The Nothing Phone (2) will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 series. Nothing Phone (1) Unfortunately the...

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Monday, February 27, 2023

BTC Price Stays Close to $23,000 Mark, ETH Joins Most Altcoins in Seeing Losses

Most cryptocurrencies reflected losses on the crypto price charts on Tuesday, February 28. Bitcoin, that recorded a small loss of 0.63 percent, is presently trading at the price point of $23,437 (roughly Rs. 19.3 lakh) on both, national as well as international exchanges. Throughout February, BTC came close to breaching the mark of $25,000 (roughly Rs. 20.6 lakh) several times but could not. Industry experts have time and again noted that once BTC rises in value, its next resistance point would be at around $31,000 (roughly Rs. 25.6 lakh).

Ether tailed behind Bitcoin to trade in minor losses. As per Gadgets 360's crypto price tracker, the price of ETH stands stuck at $1,628 (roughly Rs. 1.34 lakh).

While BTC values dropped by $103 (roughly Rs. 8,520) in the last 24 hours, ETH price increased by $10 (roughly Rs. 826).

Majority cryptocurrencies recorded losses on the last day of February 2023.

These include stablecoins such as Tether, USD Coin, Ripple, and Binance USD as well as popular altcoins such as Binance Coin, Cardano, Polygon, and Solana.

It is expected that the stablecoin Binance USD could see more losses in the coming days now that the Coinbase crypto exchange has decided to delist it amid its ongoing issues with the SEC. At the time of writing, the Binance USD coin was trading at $1 (roughly Rs. 82.68).

Memecoins DOGE and SHIB also failed to reel-in any gains amid the volatile market.

The overall crypto market valuation dropped by 0.47 percent in the last 24 hours. As per CoinMarketCap, the crypto market cap stands at $1.07 trillion (roughly Rs. 88,49,113 crore).

Only a small bunch of altcoins managed to retain profits on the price chart.

These include Tron, Bitcoin Cash, Cronos, EOS Coin, NEM, and Circuits of Value.

Meanwhile, in a latest study, Arcane researcher Jaran Mellerud has claimed that Iceland is the most ‘stable' BTC mining region in the world. Its independent energy production system as well as its cool climate make Iceland a favourable destination for crypto mining operations.

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OnePlus Ace 2V's launch date and design officially revealed

After unveiling the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered Ace 2 earlier this month, OnePlus said it will launch a new Ace smartphone powered by a Dimensity chip. OnePlus yesterday revealed that it will be called the OnePlus Ace 2V, and today, it announced that the Ace 2V will launch in China on March 7 at 2:30PM local time. OnePlus also posted a short video on its official website showing the Ace 2V's design and color options. You can watch it below. OnePlus hasn't detailed the Ace 2V's specs sheet yet, but if AnTuTu is to be believed, it will come with the Dimensity 9000 SoC, 16GB...

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Elon Musk Assembling Team to Develop ChatGPT Rival, Held Talks With Former DeepMind AI Researcher: Report

Elon Musk has approached AI researchers in recent weeks about forming a new research lab to develop an alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT, the Information reported on Monday, citing people with direct knowledge of the effort.

Tesla and Twitter chief Musk has been recruiting Igor Babuschkin, a researcher who recently left Alphabet's DeepMind AI unit, the report said.

The report comes after ChatGPT, a text-based chatbot developed by OpenAI that can draft prose, poetry or even computer code on command, gained widespread attention in Silicon Valley.

Musk, who had co-founded OpenAI along with Silicon Valley investor Sam Altman in 2015 as a nonprofit startup, had left its board in 2018, but chimed in with his take on the chatbot, calling it "scary good".

Musk and Babuschkin have discussed assembling a team to pursue AI research but the project is still in the early stages, with no concrete plan to develop specific products, the report said quoting an interview with the latter.

Babuschkin added that he has not officially signed onto the Musk initiative, according to the report.

Musk and Babuschkin could not be reached immediately for comments.

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has exploded in popularity and compelled tech giants to jump in the AI race. Several companies are developing their own ChatGPT-style AI chatbot.

China's Baidu is working on Ernie Bot to rival ChatGPT and revamp its search engine. Earlier this week, Baidu CEO said the company will use its ChatGPT-like app Ernie Bot to create a "revolutionary" version of its popular search engine.

Baidu, which has invested heavily in artificial intelligence in recent years, is regarded as at the forefront of efforts to create a Chinese rival to the AI platform developed by OpenAI and backed by Microsoft.

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Spotify is killing the heart icon, replacing it with a plus

Spotify has announced that it's killing the heart icon today. But don't worry, it's all for a higher purpose. Before, you had the heart icon "to mark the songs you wanted to save", Spotify says in a blog post, and the "Add to playlist" icon to add tracks or episodes to your favorite playlist. From now on, you'll have one plus icon instead. When you hit plus, you're able to save and choose the destination for any song, playlist, or podcast, with one simple tap. To save a song or podcast episode, tap the plus button. After your choice has been successfully added to Liked Songs...

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The iPhone SE isn't dead anymore, to be resurrected as iPhone 14 clone for next year

Back in early January, we heard that Apple supposedly killed the iPhone SE line. Now, less than two months later, we hear from the same source that it's been revived. Famed purveyor of Apple-related rumors and analysis Ming-Chi Kuo is back with a report today stating that the next iPhone SE will be built on the iPhone 14's chassis, with a same-size 6.1-inch OLED display. And thus this would be the first iPhone SE to go with OLED and not LCD. The panel may be manufactured by BOE. iPhone 14 Furthermore, it will be the first iPhone to use Apple's own in-house developed 5G baseband...

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Honor Magic 5 Series With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5,100mAh Battery Launched at MWC 2023

Honor Magic 5 series was unveiled by the company on the first day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. The flagship lineup from the Shenzen-based company includes Honor Magic 5, and Honor Magic 5 Pro. The smartphone company also unveiled the Honor Magic Vs, which is its first foldable flagship to debut outside China. The Honor Magic 5 series smartphones come equipped with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Moreover, the Honor Magic 5 Pro packs a bundle of significant upgrades.

Honor Magic 5, Honor Magic 5 Pro, Honor Magic Vs price, availablity

The MWC 2023 witnessed the launch of latest flagship smartphones from Honor, which included non-foldable Magic 5 series and company's first global foldable smartphone — the Honor Magic Vs. The Honor Magic 5 Pro comes five colour variants — Black, Glacier Blue, Meadow Green, Orange and Coral Purple, while the vanilla Magic 5 variant comes in Blue and Black colour options. Similarly, the Honor Magic Vs also offers Cyan and Black colour variants.

The Honor Magic 5 will be available at the stating price of EUR 899 (nearly Rs. 78,800), while the Honor Magic 5 Pro comes at EUR 1199 (nearly Rs. 1,05,100) for the 12GB RAM and 512 GB storage model. On the other hand, the Honor Magic Vs offers similar configuration at EUR 1599 (nearly Rs. 1,40,300).

The company has not revealed any date regarding the availability of the smartphones yet.

Honor Magic 5 Pro specifications

The smartphone features a 6.81-inch OLED display with 19.54:9 aspect ratio. It gets quad-curved floating screen with support for gestures. The Honor Magic 5 runs on MagicOS 7.1, based on Android 13. It packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC coupled with Adreno 740 GPU.

For optics, the smartphone gets a triple unit rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel wide primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra wide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with OIS. It also sports a rear single LED flash in the camera unit. Meanwhile, users get a 12-megapixel front snapper with 3D depth camera for selfies and video calls.

The Honor Magic 5 Pro packs a 5,100 mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge charger and 50W support for wireless charging. The dual-SIM smartphone gets connectivity support for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB Type-C. It is IP68-rated for water and dust resistance.

Honor Magic 5 specifications

On the other hand, the Honor Magic 5 offers a 6.73-inch OLED display with 19.54:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has similar details as its high-end variant when it comes to operating system and processor.

Meanwhile, the tripe rear camera setup includes a 54-megapixel wide main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 32-megapixel telephoto lens, along with a 12-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. The Honor Magic 5 is backed by a 5,100mAh battery. Other specifications are similar to the Honor Magic 5 Pro.

Honor Magic Vs specifications

Claimed to be the company's first foldable smartphone to be launched outside China, the Honor Magic Vs offers 7.9-inch inner display and 6.45-inch external screen, with screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.

The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC coupled with Adreno 730 GPU. The keyboard supports gestures and comes equipped with three-key navigation. Just like the other two smartphones in the Magic series, the Honor Magic Vs also runs on Android-13 based MagicOS 7.1.

The optics specifications of the smartphone include a 54-megapixel led triple camera setup and a 16-megapixel front snapper. The rear camera unit also has a 50-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

It gets a 5,000mAh coupled with an HONOR 66W SuperCharge charger. With USB Type-C cable, the Honor Magic Vs gets WiFi, Bluetooth, and 5G connectivity support.

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Sunday, February 26, 2023

OnePlus Ace 2 with Dimensity 9000 gets benchmarked at AnTuTu

OnePlus announced the Ace 2 smartphone in China, which was relaunched at some overseas markets as OnePlus 11R. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, but reports about a new version with Dimensity 9000 have been circulating for the past three weeks. Benchmark platform AnTuTu revealed a OnePlus PHP110 device went through its testing process, and it is indeed the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition. The result of the benchmark was just over 1 million, which is expected for this Mediatek chipset. The new OnePlus Ace 2 could go for a different design on the back compared with the...

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Xiaomi shares a list of smartphones soon to receive MIUI 14

Toward the end of the Xiaomi 13 series launch event at MWC 2023, the company announced a list of 18 devices that should soon get MIUI 14. And even though Xiaomi calls it a "rollout schedule" it provided no time frame. All we learned is the rollout starts by the end of Q1, but chances are most of the phones on the list will wait much longer than that. In any case, we mostly see higher-end devices in there, along with some midrangers under the Redmi branding. It's important to note that this is not a final list and more devices will get their MIUI 14 serving in the future. Also, the...

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Nokia changes its logo to mark the start of a new era

After Pekka Lundmark took over Nokia's telecom equipment arm, the CEO laid out a three-phase plan - reset, accelerate and scale. With the first part of the plan over, Nokia will now focus on accelerating and it's changing its logo for the first time in 60 years to signal the strategy shift. Nokia's new logo Nokia is ditching the blue color and it's replacing it with whatever is more appropriate given the situation, meaning no specific color scheme is assigned. Lundmark said that Nokia is no longer just a smartphone company, but a "business technology company". There was the...

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Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro and Buds 4 Pro in for review

Xiaomi just had its great announcement event in Barcelona, where the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched on the international scene. We also saw the Watch S1 Pro wearable and the Buds 4 Pro TWS earpods on the stage, but more importantly, we also have them in the office. The gadgets are both the flagship versions in each respectable category - the Watch S1 Pro arrived in Black with a black fluoroelastomer strap, and the color is the same for the Buds 4 Pro. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro • Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro Xiaomi brought the Watch S1 Pro in only one size - 46 mm diameter with a...

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TCL unveils affordable 406 Android 13 phone, TWS buds

In addition to the TCL 40 X, XE and XL, the company also unveiled an affordable model, cheaper than the TCL 408 from CES, though above the 403 and 405. The company also showed off noise canceling TWS buds and portable 5G Wi-Fi hotspots. TCL 406 The TCL 406 costs $120, $10 less than the 408. Where does the saving come from? The camera – the new model has a 13MP sensor, down from 50MP. It still runs full Android and it even comes with the newer 13 version out of the box. Other than that, the two phones are quite similar. They have 6.6” HD+ displays, stereo speakers and 5,000mAh...

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TCL unveils NXTPAPER 11 with second gen display tech, more affordable Tab 11 slate

TCL unveiled the second generation of its NXTPAPER display technology at the MWC 2023 and the first tablet to make use of it, plus a more affordable tablet with a standard display. TCL NXTPAPER 11 The TCL NXTPAPER 11 is smaller than the 12” tablet from CES and cheaper too - it costs less than half the money. The new slate has a 10.95” IPS LCD with 2,000 x 1,200px resolution (15:9), which has a special coating that gives it a paper-like texture. This is matched with an optional stylus supports stylus that can detect 4,096 different levels of pressure. The NXTPAPER 2.0 tech is much...

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Weekly poll results: the fast-charging Realme GT Neo 5 has people buzzing

Voters in last week’s poll were suitably impressed by the blazing charging of the Realme GT Neo 5. But is an impressive charging system enough? Well, no, but the Neo also has a speedy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a lot of memory for how much it costs. Right now there is an even split between people wanting the 240W and those looking at the 150W model. However, just as many people are holding off, waiting to see what the whole GT3 thing is about. For now we only know the GT Neo 5 pricing for China. The global model, the Realme GT3, is still a couple of days away from going official....

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Motorola Moto G53 in for review

We just got our hands on the Motorola Moto G53, so let's do an unboxing. The Moto G53 comes in a simple box with a 10W charger and a USB cable - great for the environment. You would have to buy a case if you're the clumsy type, though. The Motorola Moto G53 is a capable phone. It packs an 8nm Snapdragon 480+ chipset, which enables 5G - a key upgrade over the Moto G52. But in terms of performance the SoC is a notch below the 6nm Snapdragon 680 of the G52. The comparison continues to be unfavorable for the successor elsewhere too. The display is a step down from the G52 - now a...

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Week 8 in review: MWC is coming, Xperia 5 V surfaces, iPhone 15 renders are here

Welcome to another week's recap. The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona kicks off tomorrow, but the first announcements are already rolling in - here's what to expect. The Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 are coming soon, and we got another specs leak. The Galaxy A54 will ship with a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel and an Exynos 1380 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A34, on the other hand, is rumored to run on a Dimensity 1080 chip with up to 8GB RAM. The Sony Xperia 5 V (yes, five five) dropped by Geekbench, revealing its 16GB of RAM paired with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. We...

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OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition's design revealed through leaked image

OnePlus introduced the Ace 2 earlier this month in China with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. However, the company is expected to unveil a version of the Ace 2 with the Dimensity 9000 chip at the helm. OnePlus hasn't divulged much about the Ace 2 Dimensity Edition yet, but thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, we know what the smartphone will look like. DCS posted an image showing us the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition in black color. It has a flatter design compared to the Snapdragon model, with the back cover having four circles, two of which house the three cameras. The...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra goes up against the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max in a speed test

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unveiled earlier this month passed through our review gauntlet with flying colors, making it one of the best Android smartphones to buy right now. On the iOS side of the fence, we have the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is also one of the best smartphones available in the market. But how do the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max fare against each other in a side-by-side speed test? Well, the folks at PhoneBuff find that out with the help of a robot. We don't want to spoil the fun for you by revealing the speed test's end result, but we'd like you to...

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Xiaomi 13 Lite Appears on Geekbench Listing Ahead of Global Launch; Specifications Leaked

Xiaomi 13 series will be launched in Barcelona on February 26, a day before the Mobile World Congress 2023 begins. The company will unveil three models in this series — the Xiaomi 13, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, and the Xiaomi 13 Lite. While the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were already launched in China, the global series will reportedly have one more addition i.e, the Xiaomi 13 Lite. The details about all three devices have been doing rounds on the internet. Now, the Xiaomi 13 Lite has appeared on a Geekbench listing, suggesting the processor and its performance.

According to a report by Gizmochina, the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Lite has been spotted on the Geekbench certification site with model number 2210129SG. The listing suggests that the handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM. The phone is hinted to come pre-installed with Android 12, paired with MIUI 13 skin. Additionally, the listing reveals that the phone has scored 793 in single-core tests and 2,938 in multi-core tests.

While the Geekbench listing has only this much information, the phone was recently spotted on German e-retailer CyberPort for a brief time. The listing reportedly revealed its detailed specifications and pricing. Xiaomi 13 Lite is speculated to be available in two shades – Black and Pink.

The other two models — Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro — were already launched in the Chinese market in December 2022. The global variants of the phone are speculated to carry the same features as their Chinese variants. The vanilla variant in the series runs MIUI 14 and has a 6.73-inch 2K OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

The phones also appeared on a European retail site, suggesting that the Xiaomi 13 will be priced at EUR 999.90 (roughly Rs. 88,300) for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, while the Xiaomi 13 Pro will cost EUR 1,299.90 (roughly Rs. 1,14,700). Both smartphones are said to be available in lack and white colour options.

Xiaomi 12 Pro is littered with features, but is that enough? We discuss this on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Qualcomm Demonstrates Fastest Offline Stable Diffusion AI Image Generation on Android: Details

Qualcomm on Thursday demonstrated local image generation using artificial intelligence on a smartphone. Ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, the chipmaker showed Stable Diffusion 1.5, the AI image generator, running on an Android handset without network access. The company's deployment of the AI tool, that typically requires a lot of computing power, is capable of generating images in a few seconds, according to Qualcomm. The company is yet to reveal details of the smartphone hardware used to optimise the tool to run locally on smartphones.

According to details shared by Qualcomm, the firm performed full-stack optimisations by utilising the Qualcomm AI Stack in order to run Stable Diffusion 1.5 on an Android phone without access to the Internet. The popular generative AI tool is known to consume a lot of computing power in order to run, which is why several services that rely on it perform these activities on large servers instead of on a user's smartphone or computer.

The video shows the process of generating an AI image using Stable Diffusion running on an Android smartphone, generating an image in under 15 seconds. The prompt, according to Qualcomm, was "Super cute fluffy cat warrior in armor, photorealistic, 4K, ultra detailed, vray rendering, unreal engine." The image was generated in 14.42 seconds, as per the screen recording.

Qualcomm states that it used the Stable Diffusion 1.5 open-source model which was then optimised for "quantization, compilation, and hardware acceleration" before testing it on an Android phone powered by Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Meanwhile, The Verge points out that Qualcomm's claim that it was the first to run Stable Diffusion locally on Android doesn't appear to be true — earlier this month, a developer managed to get the generative AI image tool to run on a smartphone with a Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM, even though it took far longer (an hour) for the process to complete.

While the demonstration from Qualcomm was performed using the latest chip from the company, there's no word on when customers can expect to see this sort of performance on an Android smartphone. A Qualcomm executive told Gadgets 360 that the company would also demonstrate this technology at MWC 2023, so we're looking forward to learn more about the company's efforts to run AI tools locally on smartphones.

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Google in ‘Gross Violation’ of CCI Order, Charging App Developers 11 to 26 Percent Commission: ADIF

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) on Thursday said Google is blatantly disobeying CCI orders and charging app developers an exorbitant 11-26 per cent commission even if they opt for alternative billing system. ADIF, the policy think tank focusing on Indian digital startups, has urged the authorities, including the Competition Commission of India (CCI), to look into the matter and ensure that Google complies with the specific directives of the competition commission "in letter and in spirit".

"Google has recently changed its billing requirement for app developers wherein it has mentioned that if a user pays through an alternate billing system, the Google plays service fee will be reduced by 4 per cent... Therefore, despite not using any service from Google, app developers will be forced to pay commissions to Google," ADIF said in a statement.

ADIF said that in doing so Google is blatantly disobeying CCI orders.

"This is nothing but another blatant attempt by Google to evade its obligation under the law and while Google claims that these changes are ostensibly in response to the regulatory development, the said change is in gross violation of the remedies mentioned in the CCI order," ADIF said.

Google's move is a "clear violation" of a specific direction of the CCI that the company shall not impose any condition (including price related condition) on app developers, which is unfair, unreasonable, discriminatory, or disproportionate to the services provided to the app developers.

"Further, there is absolutely no transparency as to why Google will charge 11-26 per cent even when the user avails of a third-party processing service. This becomes all the more problematic considering that most of the transactions carried out in the app digital ecosystem do not use GPBS (Google Play Billing System)," it said.

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Here's the iPhone 15 Pro in its hero dark red color

For devices that are only supposed to come out in September, which is more than half a year away still at this point, the next iPhones sure enjoy leaking. Earlier today we saw some CAD renders of the iPhone 15, following on from the other renders from last week, and today we have one more generated image for you to look at. This is the iPhone 15 Pro, rendered in what is now rumored to be its hero color. It's a very dark red with a hex color code of #410D0D. Note that this rendering of the phone is only intended to showcase the exact hue that Apple plans on using to make its Pro and Pro Max...

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Uber Overhauls App Design, Brings New Homescreen, Increased Personalisation Features

Taxi-hailing service Uber on Thursday announced a comprehensive global revamp of its app, adding a slew of new features to help riders go anywhere effortlessly. Uber said its redesigned app has been made customised to the individual preferences of each rider, offering easy access to all services, consistent experiences, and smooth flows through the booking process.

With the redesigned homescreen, the company said the new Uber app makes it way easier to book rides, taking into account the most preferred destinations and products for each rider.

The redesigned homescreen, more personalisation and a new way of tracking rides are some of the features added to the redesigned app.

The company in a statement said the homescreen has been simplified to help riders book trips more easily, with fewer taps, right from the get-go. The new app also features a 'Services' tab as a one-stop shop to find all product offerings available to riders in their city - from a nearby Moto to Auto, Intercity, Rentals, Reserve, Connect and more. The new 'Activity Hub' helps keep track of the past and upcoming rides all in one place.

The company said the app will also share personalised recommendations for ways to plan travel and save, based on how each rider uses Uber. As an example, if a rider typically uses Uber Auto, it will likely be the first option they see; and the app will also suggest other affordable options.

With Live Activities on the lock screen, the company said riders can easily track the live progress of their ride and receive critical updates like vehicle details, the latest estimated time of arrival (ETA) information, and trip status -- on the lock screen without opening the app.

This feature is being rolled out for iOS devices, and will be available on Android devices soon.

Riders will need to ensure their device is up to date with the latest available software, it said.

Nitish Bhushan, Director for Central Operations, Uber India and South Asia, said, "We have always worked to provide mobility with few taps on the app for riders on the Uber platform. Seeing how fast-paced our lives are getting, we understand the need to be able to navigate through apps in seconds."

He said the company is introducing the redesigned Uber app to help users more effortlessly navigate to ensure each rider sees an app designed for their specific needs, with their frequented routes and preferred products showing right at the top.

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New OnePlus Nord 3 leaked specs contradict previously outed ones

A couple of weeks ago we brought you a list of purportedly leaked specs for the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3, and today a different (and usually more reliable) source is out with another set of leaked specs for the same phone, only they differ significantly in some aspects. Obviously, we can't tell you which one is more accurate, so keep that in mind. Anyway, let's dive in. The OnePlus Nord 3 is now said to pack a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC at the helm, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging. RAM will be 8/16GB, while storage will be...

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Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music

Like many of its contemporaries, YouTube Music will soon be adding podcasts to its library of audio and video content. YouTube's head of podcasting, Kai Chuk, confirmed to The Verge that the feature is arriving "in the near future." Podcasts will be available to all users, free or Premium, and free tiers will get the usual ad-supported playback with background audio support. Audio-first shows will also get a special podcast badge to highlight them. “If someone wants to watch a podcast, we have a solution,” Chuk said. “If someone wants to listen to a podcast only, we should have a great...

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Realme's version of Apple's Dynamic Island shown in leaked images

Ever since Apple introduced the Dynamic Island concept to its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max back in September, the clock started ticking. Admit it - we've all been waiting anxiously, with bated breath, to find out how quickly an Android device maker would ape the feature. And what company would win this dubious race. Today, courtesy of some leaked images coming from internal company documents, we know it's Realme. The Oppo spinoff/offshoot/sub-brand/whatever it wants to call itself this week is apparently hard at work cloning - no, we mean, getting inspired by - Apple's homework....

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra case leaks showing humongous camera island

At the end of this week, Xiaomi is announcing international availability for the 13 and 13 Pro that it initially unveiled in China in December. And yet, the family is obviously missing an Ultra. The company's CEO may have said there won't be a 13S Ultra this year, but he mentioned nothing about the 13 Ultra, which has seen a steadily increasing number of leaks in recent weeks. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra was unveiled in July of 2022, so its successor still has plenty of time to arrive. Today a couple of images depicting a case which is purportedly meant for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra have been...

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Google, Mercedes-Benz Partner to Develop Branded Navigation for Carmaker

Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday that it has partnered with Google to develop branded navigation for its new MB.OS operating system, as carmakers seek more control over technology in their vehicles.

The system will equip Mercedes-Benz cars with Google traffic information and automatic rerouting, and enable drivers to watch YouTube on the cars' entertainment system when the car is parked, or in Level 3 autonomous driving mode.

Level 3 driving, for which Mercedes-Benz has received certification in Germany and Nevada, allows a driver to take their eyes off the wheel on certain roads as long as they can resume control if needed.

Google and Mercedes-Benz also agreed to explore further collaboration with Google Cloud data and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Mercedes-Benz is moving from a patchwork approach of integrating software from a range of suppliers to controlling the core of its software, Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius said on a media call on Wednesday, "That's where the paradigm shift is going on in the auto industry."

Mercedes will control the hardware and software "base layer" but work with partners for various services and content, the luxury carmaker said at a software-oriented capital markets day held in California.

Technology companies are racing to control carmakers' dashboards and automated driving features as software becomes an integral part of car design, but some carmakers are wary of allowing tech giants unfettered access to their cars' valuable data.

The MB.OS operating system is due to launch in the middle of the decade in vehicles on the modular architecture — or MMA — platform, which will underpin its future compact cars, and be rolled out across the product line from then on.

A precursor to the system will be available in the new E-Class from 2023.

Self-driving sensor maker Luminar Technologies, in which Mercedes owns a small stake, said in a separate statement it had struck a multi-billion dollar deal with the carmaker to integrate its sensors across a broad range of its vehicles by mid-decade.

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Amazon Acquires One Medical at $3.5 Billion After FTC's Approval; Announces to Cut Subscription Fee

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it had completed its $3.5 billion (nearly Rs. 29,000 crore) takeover of primary care provider One Medical, a day after a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) official announced that the agency would not challenge the deal.

The acquisition, announced last July, gives the online retailer a virtual health offering as well as offices for in-person medical services for the first time.

It reflects Amazon's long-held ambition to greatly simplify how consumers navigate healthcare in the United States, a lofty goal it has yet to realize even as the company has rolled out a virtual pharmacy and other programs.

In a statement, Amazon's Chief Executive Andy Jassy said the deal would help the company improve, speed up and personalize care for patients. "If you fast forward 10 years from now, people are not going to believe how primary care was administered," he said.

Amazon shares rose 2 percent in morning trade.

The company also announced it would discount One Medical membership to $144 (nearly Rs. 11,900) from $199 (nearly Rs. 16,500) for the first year to new customers, irrespective of whether they are subscribers to Amazon's Prime loyalty program. Membership covers access to One Medical's virtual care services, referral and insurance navigation, Amazon said.

The FTC official on Tuesday said the agency would watch for any possible harm to competition caused by the tie-up, along with how consumer data is used. Antitrust agencies can file complaints to undo a merger after it is complete.

The FTC is also probing Amazon's plan to buy iRobot, maker of the autonomous Roomba vacuum, for $1.7 billion (nearly Rs. 14,100).

Amazon said it had no layoff plans for One Medical after closing the deal. Amir Dan Rubin, One Medical's chief executive, will remain with the company and report to Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, the retailer said.

One Medical had 836,000 members at last year's end and 2022 net revenue of $1 billion (nearly Rs. 8,300 crore). It had a physical presence in 27 markets across the United States, from San Diego to Cape Cod, it said in its annual report.

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Facebook Parent Meta Plans Another Round of Job Cuts, May Lay Off Over 1,000 Employees: Report

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms is planning a fresh round of job cuts in a reorganisation and downsizing effort that could affect thousands of workers, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Last year, the social media company let go 13 percent of its workforce — more than 11,000 employees — as it grappled with soaring costs and a weak advertising market.

Meta now plans to push some leaders into lower-level roles without direct reports, flattening the layers of management between top boss Mark Zuckerberg and the company's interns, the Washington Post reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.

Meta declined a Reuters request for comment, but spokesperson Andy Stone in a series of tweets cited several previous statements by Zuckerberg suggesting that more cuts were on the way.

Zuckerberg told investors earlier this month that last year's layoffs were "the beginning of our focus on efficiency and not the end." He said he would work on "flattening our org structure and removing some layers of middle management."

Last year's layoffs were the first in Meta's 18-year history. Other tech companies have cut thousands of jobs, including Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft and Snap.

Meta aggressively hired during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet a surge in social media usage by stuck-at-home consumers. But business suffered in 2022 as advertisers pulled the plug on spending in the face of rapidly rising interest rates.

Meta, once worth more than $1 trillion (nearly Rs. 82,840,100 crore), is now valued at $446 billion (nearly Rs. 36,94,700 crore). Meta shares were down about 0.5 percent on Wednesday.

The company has said it would also reduce office space, lower discretionary spending and extend a hiring freeze into 2023 to rein in expenses.

More than 1,00,000 layoffs were announced at US companies in January, led by technology companies, according to a report from employment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro make the jump to Android 13

Asus' latest high-end gaming phones, the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, were launched back in July of last year, and now they're finally being blessed with the update to Android 13. This comes after Asus' non-gaming Zenfone 9, Zenfone 8, and Zenfone 8 Flip all received the same update already, in line with what the company promised last November when it unveiled its update schedule. The Zenfone 9 was first to taste Android 13 in December, its predecessors followed in mid-January, and February is ROG month, it seems. The new build, which brings with it Android 13, is labeled...

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Beats Fit Pro will be available in three new color options

After leaking earlier this month, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are now officially being updated with three new color options. These include Tidal Blue, Coral Pink, and Volt Yellow. They join the existing Beats Black, Beats White, Sage Gray, and Stone Purple options. The new color range is part of a campaign with singer-songwriter Chlöe and featured in the artists new single from her upcoming album. .@chloebailey is all the motivation you need. Up your game in the new Beats Fit Pro color collection, featuring a secure-fit wing tip to enhance your performance in the gym and beyond....

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Motorola ThinkPhone in for review

Say hello to the Motorola ThinkPhone or as some call it - the Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola - we won't though. It's clearly a Motorola phone but the ThinkPad-styling is also evident. Underneath the all-black carbon fiber (that's the only option available) is a design akin to the Moto G72. But there's more to the ThinkPhone than just a paint job. Let's do an unboxing before we continue. The Motorola ThinkPhone ships with a 68W charger and a USB cable. There's no case in the box but you probably shouldn't cover this stylish phone with one. You don't need to either - the ThinkPhone is...

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Tecno Spark 10C surfaces on Google Play Console with key specs

Tecno unveiled the Spark 8C in late January for the Indian market, but it seems like the 10C is right around the corner. It appeared in a Google Play Console listing, suggesting software development is being finalized. Google Play Console listing Just like the Spark 8C, the Spark 10C will be a budget-friendly device with a modest 720 x 1612px screen, Unisoc T606 chipset and 4GB of RAM. The handset will launch with Android 12 out of the box. Unfortunately, there are no other listed specs, but odds are Tecno will introduce this device pretty soon, so we won't be guessing for too...

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Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone

Nothing has begun the official rollout of Android 13 for the Nothing Phone (1) users. The Nothing OS 1.5 update comes in at 1.25GB and offers plentiful new features and optimizations including a new weather app, new media controls, more glyph interface options and improvements to the camera interface. Nothing is touting a 50% increase in app loading speed, smoother system animations as well as lower standby power consumption. The fingerprint scanner accuracy is also improved. Nothing OS 1.5 brings an improved network quick settings panel, multi-language support for apps and the ability...

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India, Other G20 Finance Chiefs to Discuss Debt, Crypto, Inflation

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will discuss debt troubles in developing economies, crypto currencies and global inflationary pressures at a meeting later this week, Indian officials said on Tuesday.

The February 22-25 meeting in the Nandi Hills summer retreat near Bengaluru is the first major event of India's G20 presidency. The meeting straddles the February 24 anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the war is likely to be high on the agenda.

Unblocking debt restructuring for distressed economies and boosting aid for Ukraine is expected to take prominence at the meeting, where US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is also expected to press China to "quickly deliver" on debt relief for low and middle income countries.

India's presidency of the bloc comes at a time when neighbouring South Asian countries Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan have sought a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the past year due to an economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war.

Reuters reported last week that India is drafting a proposal for G20 countries to help debtor nations by asking lenders, including China, the world's largest sovereign creditor, to take a large haircut on loans.

"While thinking about debt concerns faced by countries, it is also important to think about what we can do to forestall them," India's Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran told reporters at a news conference ahead of the G20 meeting.

"So the discussions would be aimed both at handling them before they arise and after they arise as well."

Other items on the agenda include rules on cryptocurrencies, reform of multilateral development banks, international taxation and securing adequate finance to combat climate change, the officials said.

During the event, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to hold a virtual meeting with the World Bank, India, China, Saudi Arabia, the United States and other Group of Seven (G7) nations to try to reach understandings on common standards, principles and definitions on how to restructure distressed country debts.

India also supports a push by the IMF, the World Bank and the United States for the so-called Common Framework (CF) — a G20 initiative launched in 2020 to help poor countries delay debt repayments — to be expanded to include middle-income countries.

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Monday, February 20, 2023

Croma Magical Summer Sale 2023: Top Deals on Air Conditioners, Other Appliances

Croma Magical Summer sale 2023 brings an exciting range of discounts and bundled offers on home appliances. As the temperature continues to rise with the onset of summer, staying cool and comfortable at home can be challenging. However, Croma is offering a solution with its Magical Summer Sale 2023. This sale provides a variety of discounted home appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, coolers, and more, allowing you to upgrade your appliances without putting a strain on your budget. Here are the products that we recommend:

Croma 170 Litres 2 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

The Croma 170 litres 2-star direct cool single-door refrigerator offers reliable and efficient cooling at an affordable price. Its advanced technology and energy-efficient rating keep food fresh and healthy, while its stabilizer-free operation and durable compressor ensure long-lasting performance. As part of the Croma Magical Summer Sale 2023, this fridge is now available at an unbeatable price of Rs. 10,990 (MRP Rs. 15,000), making it a great deal for anyone looking to upgrade their home appliance. HDFC Bank credit and debit card users can also enjoy a 10 percent instant discount up to Rs. 1,500.

Buy now at Rs. 10,990 (MRP Rs. 15,000)

Daikin Standard Plus 1.5 Ton 3-Star Inverter Split AC

Daikin Standard Plus 1.5 Ton 3-Star Inverter Split AC is your ultimate weapon to beat the summer heat. Its 1.5-ton capacity and 3-star energy rating make it a perfect choice for rooms up to 180 sqft. With features like copper condenser, R-32 refrigerant, and air purification filters, this AC provides efficient cooling and fresh air. Plus, with the Croma Magical Summer Sale 2023, you can now get it at a steal price of Rs. 39,490 (MRP Rs. 58,400)! What's more, you can also avail of exciting offers like a 10 percent instant discount up to Rs. 2,000 on a CITI Bank debit card and a 10 percent cashback up to Rs. 2,500 on a CITI Bank credit card.

Buy now at Rs. 39,490 (MRP Rs. 58,400)

Kenstar NIX 12 Litres Desert Air Cooler

You can easily beat the heat with the Kenstar NIX 12 Litres Desert Air Cooler. With its 12-litre capacity, honeycomb cooling pads, and inverter compatibility, this air cooler offers efficient and powerful cooling for small to medium-sized spaces. And as part of the Croma Magical Summer Sale 2023, you can now purchase the Kenstar NIX 12 Litres Desert Air Cooler at an unbeatable price of Rs. 3,990, with a 10 percent instant discount of up to Rs. 1,000 on a CITI Bank debit card and a 10 percent cashback of up to Rs. 1,000 on a CITI Bank credit card if you choose to pay via EMI.

Buy now at Rs. 3,990 (MRP Rs: 4,990)

Atomberg Renesa 120cm Sweep 3 Blade Ceiling Fan

Looking for a stylish yet efficient way to beat the summer heat? Look no further than the Atomberg Renesa Ceiling Fan! It boasts powerful airflow and six-level speed settings, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. And with its low power consumption of only 35 watts, it is a highly energy-efficient option for your home. As part of Croma's Magical Summer Sale 2023, this fan is now available at a discounted price of Rs. 3,990 (MRP Rs: 4,990). And if you use a CITI Bank debit card, you can get a 10 percent instant discount of up to Rs. 1,000 or a 10 percent cashback of up to Rs. 1,000 on CITI Bank credit card EMI purchases.

Buy now at Rs. 3,990 (MRP Rs: 4,990)

LG 260 Litres 2-Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator

Upgrade your home appliance and keep your food fresh with the LG 260 Litres 2-Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator. With a spacious 260-litre capacity and smart inverter compressor, this fridge is perfect for small to medium-sized families. The humidity controller and anti-bacterial gasket add to its convenience and hygiene factor. And with a 10-year compressor warranty and a 1-year warranty on the product, you can have peace of mind. During the Croma Magical Summer Sale 2023, this fridge is available at a special price, and CITI Bank credit card EMI transactions can avail of 5% cashback up to Rs. 2,500.

Buy now at Rs. 25,990 (MRP Rs. 30,999)

LG 4 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5 Star Dual Inverter Window AC

LG 4 in 1 Convertible 1.5 Ton 5-Star Dual Inverter Window AC is a popular choice for homeowners who want an efficient and reliable air conditioning unit to keep them cool during the summer months. With a 5-star rating and copper condenser, it provides excellent cooling for rooms up to 180 square feet. Additionally, it comes with a comprehensive 1-year warranty and 10-year compressor warranty for added peace of mind. The discounted price of Rs. 39,990 (MRP Rs: 78,990) makes it an attractive investment too. Plus, with the current discount offers, the 10 percent instant discount on CITI Bank debit card and 10 percent cashback on CITI Bank credit card EMI transactions, it's an even better deal.

Buy now at Rs. 39,990 (MRP Rs: 78,990)

We hope these recommendations have helped you choose the perfect appliances to beat the heat and stay comfortable during the year's hottest months. Remember to take advantage of the incredible deals and offers available to make your purchase more affordable. Stay cool, and enjoy the summer!

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Watch the Poco C55 launch in India live

The Poco C55 has arrived in India – you can watch Xiaomi unveil the new entry level model below (the event starts at noon). The phone was first teased last week and a few more tidbits were published afterwards. The faux leather back with decorative stitching is heavily featured in the promo images, it gives the C55 a more premium look. Being a C-series model, however, this will not have a premium price. The exact number will be announced live on stage, the C55 will be sold in partnership with Flipkart. If you prefer, you can also watch the livestream on Twitter. Xiaomi has been...

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South Korea expects to be the first to launch a 6G network in 2028

South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South Korean government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, and equipment for the development of its 6G network. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain to support said network. A feasibility study that’s researching core 6G technology is already underway. The project is worth 625.3 billion...

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Google Pixel Fold will be heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold4, packing a bigger battery

Google's first foldable smartphone has been rumored for a very long time now, but it's due to finally launch this year. We've already seen it in leaked CAD-based renders, and today a new report talks about its weight. Apparently, the Pixel Fold will be heavier than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4, the device that's in effect going to serve as its main competitor. That may be connected, at least to some extent, to the other tidbit that got outed today, namely that the Pixel Fold will have a bigger battery than the Samsung. We're not told exactly how much bigger, only that "the battery size...

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Sunday, February 19, 2023

Vivo V27 Series India Launch to Take Place on March 1; Specifications Teased

Vivo V27 series is all set to hit the Indian market on March 1. Vivo, via its official Twitter handle, has confirmed the arrival of the new V-series smartphones on Monday. The lineup could include the regular Vivo V27 and Vivo V27 Pro and they will be unveiled in the country alongside the global launch event. The smartphones are teased to come with 3D curved screens with 120Hz refresh rates and hole-punch display designs. The Vivo V27 series is confirmed to feature a colour-changing back panel and Sony IMX 776V sensor. The upcoming handsets will likely succeed the Vivo V25 and Vivo V25 Pro that debuted last year.

The new Vivo V27 series will be launched in India on March 1 at 12:00pm IST. The India launch will happen alongside the global launch. It is confirmed to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The company website and the online marketplace are actively teasing the design and specifications of the upcoming handsets.

The Vivo V27 smartphones are teased to come with a 3D curved display with 120Hz refresh rate. The displays have a hole-punch cutout to house the selfie shooters. Vivo has confirmed Sony IMX766V sensors with support for OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) and 'Aura Light Portrait' mode for the handsets. They will have a colour-changing back panel design as well. The handsets are shown in multiple colour options with a triple rear camera setup.

Vivo V27 series is expected to succeed last year's Vivo V25 lineup. As per past leaks, the vanilla model will have an initial price tag of Rs. 35,000, while the Vivo V27 Pro could come with a starting price of Rs. 40,000.

A MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC is expected to power the Vivo V27. The Vivo V27 Pro, on the other hand, could feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC under the hood.

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