It’s day two of the week and the market is buzzing with news about the Redmi Turbo 3, iPhone 16, and the upcoming Google Pixel 8a. We also unboxed the beautiful Bumblebee RedMagic 9 Pro Plus.

To start off, yet again, we got a good view of the real Pixel 8a mid-ranger, courtesy of a leak from Twitter. This comes immediately after the device was accidentally leaked by Google in an ad. The new model features a slimmer, rounder profile with thinner bezels too.

iPhone 16 rendering (Credit: Yanko Design)

Apple is said to be adding an additional button to the iPhone 16 series: the capture button. A new report throws light into why the Cupertino giant would take such a decision, especially in an age when virtual buttons are gaining popularity. Well, one of the reasons is undoubtedly how Apple is struggling to differentiate its newer models, but maybe Apple also wants to put the focus back on the camera department?

Well, the reasons are just speculations at this point, but worth a read.

Huawei’s five day barrage of launch events is all set to kick off from tomorrow. We expect a number of exciting new products in the coming days, including the FreeLace Pro 2, the new MatePad, the Watch 4 Pro Space Exploration Edition (already launched), the Smart Screen S5, and possibly even the P70 series.

Curious about the entire list of upcoming products from Huawei? Check out our story.

OnePlus, OPPO, and realme are expected to switch to ultrasonic fingerprint scanners for their upcoming devices. This technology, already used by brands like Samsung in their flagships, would replace the optical in-screen scanners that were present on their models.

Since the ultrasonic scanners create a 3D image of the fingerprint’s unique ridges and pores, they are way more difficult to spoof than the traditional scanners.

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Redmi Turbo 3 won’t cost below $300, all thanks to pricey Snapdragon chips. Redmi exec points out that the chip is the most expensive component in the entire device. 

He further adds that even older Snapdragon 8 series chips, like last year’s 8 Gen 2 devices, currently start at a minimum of 2300 yuan ($317). So, it’s unlikely that the Redmi Turbo 3 will have a price lower than $300.

If you were wondering what to expect from the Turbo 3, make sure to read our roundup.

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Realme is launching a new smartphone lineup in India called the Realme P series. The lineup will cater to the Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 price segment, placed above the budget-focused C-series. The company has very high hopes for the series as it has revealed it wants to sell over 50 million P-series smartphone sales this year!

Finally, we unboxed the beautiful Red Magic 9 Pro Plus Bumblebee Edition for your viewing pleasure. Check out some of our images from the unboxing below. Want more? Here’s our hands on story.

🔥 Top headlines from the Past 24 Hours!

Apple fires nearly 600 employees after the abrupt closure of high-profile projects

The shelving and reduction of some major projects within Apple has led to the company letting go of around 600 employees. The majority of the layoff comes from the Project Titan (Apple Car) and MicroLED development teams.

To recap, challenges in production led to the cancellation of MicroLED displays for the Apple Watch earlier this year, which forced the company to bring down the team size, while the cancellation of the Apple car project further led to more people being fired from the team.

HyperOS comes to the Xiaomi Mijia Lamp – now brighter and better!

Xiaomi claims significant improvements in both illuminance and uniformity compared to the previous generation Mijia Lamp. The central area (500mm x 300mm) boasts a minimum illuminance of 756 lux, exceeding the national standard requirement of 500 lux by 51%.

The lamp also integrates seamlessly with Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem, HyperOS. This allows users to control the lamp through various smart devices and adjust color temperature, brightness, and switch between lighting modes to create the perfect ambiance for any activity.

OnePlus 12R’s OxygenOS 14.0.0.505 update brings Object Remover & a bunch of new features

One of the cool additions is the AIGC Remover. It’s a feature that uses AI to help you take out things you don’t want in your photos. It’s pretty useful for cleaning up your pictures easily.

There are also a few more updates, like being able to make photo collages without borders right in the Photos app and a quick way to turn on the flashlight by holding down the Volume Down button when the screen is off.

More details in the article here.

Huawei HarmonyOS gets Serious Support to take on Android and iOS

The Shenzhen government has announced big plans to expand the ecosystem of Huawei‘s HarmonyOS operating system, according to a report from China.

This move is to make the platform more competitive and position it as a rival to dominant operating systems like Android and iOS.

Moto G04s launched with a major difference from Moto G04

Motorola has silently launched the Moto G04s smartphone in Germany. In terms of design and specifications, it is quite similar to the Moto G04v, which debuted earlier this year. However, there is one striking difference between the two phones – the new model gets a major bump up in the camera department.

Xiaomi’s New Smart Camera is Perfect for Parents with Crying Babies

The Xiaomi Smart Camera “Baby Care Edition“ is built for new parents. It can detect and alert the parents when a baby cries, coughs, and more. You get a notification on your phone when your baby is under discomfort, ensuring that you can tend to your child, whenever required.

It also boasts a large 5-inch screen, delivering 1080p high-definition image quality and a wide-angle lens for full room coverage.

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