GC Daily: Magic V Flip to have the largest cover display on a flip phone

Jun 4, 2024

Honor has confirmed the launch of its first flip-style foldable, the Magic V Flip, with the largest cover display on any flip phone. Xiaomi has officially confirmed the specs for the 14 Civi via Flipkart, and ASUS introduces the ROG Prism Delta 2, a tri-mode gaming headset built for marathon sessions. Plus, Instagram is testing unskippable ads, and Zoom’s founder shares his vision of AI-powered avatars attending meetings.

Here are all the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Honor’s first flip foldable: Here’s what you can expect from Magic V Flip

After a series of leaks and rumors, Honor has finally confirmed the launch of its first flip-style foldable phone, the Magic V Flip. Scheduled to debut in China on June 13th, this phone is expected to feature the largest cover display on any flip phone.

The phone’s other specifications are also expected to be competitive. So, what can we realistically expect from this new foldable contender? Here’s a breakdown of the confirmed and rumored features of the Honor Magic V Flip.

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Xiaomi 14 Civi specs officially confirmed via Flipkart microsite

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 14 Civi smartphone in India on June 12. After a recent leak of the retail box of the device, the brand has now confirmed a bunch of specifications through 14 Civi’s Flipkart microsite.

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ASUS Unveils ROG Prism Delta 2, A Tri-Mode Headset for Gamers on the Go, Features 50mm Titanium-plated Drivers

If you were looking for a pair of gaming headphones to add to your setup, today marks the announcement of the ASUS ROG Prism Delta 2, a tri-mode gaming headset designed for marathon gaming sessions. This feature-packed headset boasts an incredible battery life of up to 110 hours, ensuring you can stay immersed in your favorite worlds without worrying about running out of juice (as long as you keep the flashy RGB lighting deactivated).

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Instagram is Testing Unskippable Ads in the App, Feature is Dubbed “Ad Breaks”

Social media users were met with surprise recently after Instagram confirmed it’s testing unskippable ads within the app. Screenshots showcasing this new feature, dubbed “ad breaks,” have been circulating online. These ad breaks display a countdown timer, essentially pausing users’ ability to scroll through their feed until the ad finishes playing.

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AI-powered Avatars will Soon Attend Meetings on our Behalf, Zoom Founder States

In a recent interview with The Verge, Eric Yuan, founder of the popular video conferencing platform Zoom, discussed his vision for the future of video conferencing and a novel concept – digital twins for meetings.

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