LG Electronics‘ latest product is a pair of smart monitors to elevate your home environment for work and entertainment. The new MyView monitors include the 32SR50F and 27SR50F models, with the latter being previously unveiled in the US. So let’s check out these new gadgets.
LG MyView Smart Monitors Specs
The South Korean tech giant’s latest smart monitors seek to upgrade the functionality and design of your home office. It is built to aid remote workers while also being a convenient option for home entertainment. These monitors run don’t the webOS 23 platform, which is designed to seamlessly blend connectivity and smooth user experience. It has an intuitive UI that can be used with a PC or function standalone as well.
So you can even access major streaming platforms to watch your favorite movies, TV shows, and more. The 27SR50F is a 27-inch Full HD monitor that features a borderless screen on three sides and a sleek body. It supports Bluetooth, WiFi, and AirPlay 2, along with HDMI and two USB 2.0 ports. It houses built in dual 5W speakers as well. These specs are mirrored on the 32SR50F, although it sports a taller 32-inch Full HD display.
LG MyView: Pricing and Availability
LG announced the MyView smart monitors with support for ThinQ apps to provide intuitive controls via your smartphones. They are available for purchase via Flipkart, Amazon, and the brand’s official Indian website. The 27SR50F model is priced at 24,500 INR (roughly 294 US Dollars), while the 32SR50F carries a 28,500 INR (roughly 342 US Dollars) price tag.
Motorola is going to launch the Moto Edge 50 Pro on April 3 with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in India. Earlier reports suggest that there will be additional models such as the Moto Edge 50 Ultra and Moto Edge 50 Fusion.
After leaked renders of the Moto Edge 50 Ultra revealed its color options, now high definition official-looking video teasers have emerged on the internet showcasing the design aesthetics and some features of the device. Tipster @Evleaks has posted the videos on Twitter/X.
Previously the phone was expected to come with a curved display. Now the leaked teaser video shows a curved design with the display and back panel seamlessly blending into the frame. There are visible antenna lines on the frame, so we can say its metal (likely aluminum).
Camera & display:
The video shows a triple camera setup on the back that includes a periscope telephoto module and a 50 MP main camera. Additionally, the camera module houses two other small cutouts – likely for a rear-facing mic and depth sensors to aid autofocus.
Previous leaks suggest that the Edge 50 Ultra equips a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a 72mm focal length and a 3x optical zoom.
The curved display is expected to be a 6.7-inch 1.5k panel with a 165Hz refresh rate. It includes a single hole-punch front-facing camera.
The panel will have Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Motorola and Corning announced a new partnership back in February at MWC that will result in reinforced gorilla glass for all Motorola phones.
A video showed the phone coming out of submersion, which may indicate an IP68 dust and water resistant rating. Notably, the Moto Edge 40 Pro from last year was also IP 68 rated. One of the videos also shows a dual stereo speaker setup.
Other specifications (rumored) include the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, a 4500 mAh battery, a 125W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
Xiaomi recently confirmed the release of the Redmi Turbo 3 in China — marking the debut of the company’s new Redmi Turbo smartphone series. Ahead of its official launch, alleged specifications for the Redmi Turbo 3 have surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform.
The Redmi Turbo 3 appeared on the Geekbench (version 6.2.2) database with model number 24069RA21C. It scored 1981 points in single-core testing and 5526 points in multi-core tests.
The SoC’s core architecture in the listing reveals a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor at the heart of the device, along with a substantial 16GB of memory. The phone will ship with the latest Android 14 operating system.
Xiaomi’s announcement positions the Redmi Turbo 3 as a mid-range offering within its ‘new performance series’ lineup. Previously, smartphones from the Turbo series were part of the Redmi Note lineup, with the last device being the Note 12 Turbo.
However, the company is now restructuring its lineup, with Turbo-branded phones forming a distinct series. Note series, on the other hand, will continue to focus on delivering mid-range phones aimed at popularizing flagship features among a wider audience.
An alleged Redmi Turbo phone, likely the Turbo 3, was spotted on the 3C certification last month, revealing support for 90W charging speed.
As for other specifications, previous rumors suggest that Redmi’s next Turbo smartphone might come with a 5000mAh battery and a 1.5K OLED display.
Although Xiaomi has not officially confirmed this, the Redmi Turbo 3 is expected to debut in China later this month. There are speculations that the device might launch globally as the rebranded Poco F6.
Realme‘s latest smartphone launch seeks to shake up the budget category in India. Its new smartphone is the Realme 12x, which was first announced in the Chinese market last month. So here are all the details regarding its pricing, specs, and launch offers.
Realme 12x Pricing, Availability, & Offers
The Chinese brand has unveiled the Realme 12x for a starting price tag of 11,999 INR (roughly 144 US Dollars) for the base 4GB + 128GB storage configuration. Meanwhile, the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants cost 13,499 INR and 14,999 INR (roughly 162 and 180 US Dollars) respectively. The early bird sale of this device kicks off later today (2nd April 2024) at 6 PM IST.
The device will be exclusively available for purchase via Flipkart and Realme Store. As an introductory offer, Realme is offering an instant 1,500 INR discount for the 6GB + 128GB model. ICICI, SBI, and HDFC bank card holders also get an additional 1,000 INR discount. You can purchase this device in a Woodland Green and Twilight Purple color option.
Realme 12x Specs
The new device sports a tall 6.72-inch IPS LCD panel that offers Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 950 nits of peak brightness, and TUV Rheinland Blue light certification. Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 45W wired fast charging. The rear features a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, while the front houses an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.
The device runs on the Android 14 OS-based Realme UI 5 custom skin out of the box. This model measures just 7.69mm in terms of thickness, which makes it the slimmest phone in this price segment. Other notable features include dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio support, rainwater smart touch, Mini Capsule 2.0 tech, Bluetooth 5.3, IP54 water and dust resistance, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Sony India has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Slim. The PS5 Slim variant went on sale in the US back in November 2023, and it has finally hit the Indian market. So here’s everything you need to know regarding its pricing and availability.
Sony PS5 Slim India Pricing & Availability
The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Slim (CFI-2000 model) carries a 54,990 INR price tag. This is for the base variant that includes a disc drive. On the other hand, the PS5 Slim Digital Edition is a cheaper variant that costs just 44,990 INR. Both versions will be officially available for purchase starting from 5th April 2024. The gaming console can be purchased from leading retailers across the country.
Sony PS5 Slim
For those unaware, the Sony PS5 Slim is a thinner and more compact version of the standard PS5, which features a detachable disc drive. Overall, the Slim variant arrives with a 30 percent reduction in volume and up to 24 percent reduction in weight as well. But apart from just a refreshed design, the storage is also bumped up to 1TB with a second USB-C port in the front.
Despite the smaller form factor, the PS5 Slim doesn’t compromise on performance, offering similar hardware to match the base PS5. Interestingly, the Japanese tech giant’s latest console arrives in a sole White color option, but new variants could arrive in India soon. The PS5 Slim was introduced in three new colors earlier this year, namely Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver, as a part of the Deep Earth collection. So the Indian release could follow soon.
Apple may be planning a shakeup of its popular AirPods wireless earphone lineup later this year. Analyst Jeff Pu reports that the company is aiming to release a more affordably priced model. Pu’s report adds that production will involve a Foxconn subsidiary and ramp-up is expected at a factory in India by late 2024.
These rumors align with previous predictions from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who suggested two updated versions of the standard AirPods are due in September or October.
They are said to be codenamed B768E and B768M. The former is referred to as ‘entry’ whereas the latter could mean ‘mid-tier’.
Gurman indicated that these new models will feature design improvements for better fit, improved sound quality, and a USB-C-enabled charging case.
The higher-end of these updated models may also include features like active noise cancellation (ANC) and a speaker in the charging case to help with Find My Location tracking.
It’s uncertain if the budget-focused model mentioned by Pu will align with Gurman’s prediction for the entry-level 4th generation AirPods. However, the addition of a more accessible price point to Apple’s audio lineup seems probable.
Gurman also revealed that the mass production of the AirPods 4 will begin in May via partners GoerTek and LuxShare Precision, with a likely launch alongside the iPhone 16 series.
Additionally, there are rumors of an update to the premium AirPods Max in the last quarter of 2024. However, expectations suggest minor changes, with Gurman citing a USB-C charging port as the primary update, along with the possibility of new color options. The current color options include Green, Pink, Silver, Sky Blue, and Space Gray.
Cat litter box, an essential item for the cat, actually is more important for cat owners than we would think. This item is very smart now, they can scoop automatically, they can stop working when the cats are around, and even wash the litter for reuse. Even with all these, there is still a major thing those can not do, which is automatic waste disposal. Here we have another awesome product to share with you, the Petgugu Smart Cat Toilet.
We put it in the room for our cat, she loves it a lot. The most attractive thing for me is that it takes an extra step in automation, to help me deal with cat waste, without me doing it manually at all. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, after watching this review, you will know. And if you have many cats, or you are often away from home, trust me, this one is made for you.
Design
If you have owned smart cat litter box before, you must know that it takes a certain amount of space in your home, and must be in a comfortable spot that your cat is willing to get in. Well for this one, it is 63*62*75cm, about 25*24.5*30 inches. It’s not that taller than others, but a bit chunkier, so now you can take this number and see if it can fit into your home well. The gate is about 22*19cm, I am sure any cat can go through it without any issue.
For the design, if I have to pick one word for it, it would be Spaceship, because the overall shape is very much like that. You may think that the litter box and waste collection drawer are just in one complete form, but actually they are separated, and we need to correct the name for this part, it is more of a used litter drawer, not a waste collection drawer. You may ask why, just wait for a second, I will explain.
One thing to mention here: the back of the unit is completely flat, so it can be placed against the wall, taking less space of your sweet home.
How it works
In most parts, the whole unit works just like a smart litter box, but there is one extra part that makes it the industry first, which is the flushing system. As you can see, there are two connect points here and here, one for the water to go in, and another for the wastewater to go to the sewer.
When the cat finishes its business, the scoop will move to one side, pick all the clumps up, and then empty them to the flushing system area at the back. When the clumps arrive, there will be water flushing in to help with the processing, and with the cutters here rotating, the clumps will be soaked, cut, or agitated, then flushed to the sewer. I don’t know what you think about that, but I think it is a genius idea to do it this way, it just works like a charm.
A very important thing you must know is that, since the litter needs to be flushed to the sewer, there is a certain requirement for the formula, it must be pure tofu litter or mixed litter. If you are going to use mixed litter, the Tofu and Bentonite ratio is recommended to be 7:3. Don’t miss out on this point!
Cat’s Favor Test
So now you know how it flushes, let’s see if the cat, Hongmei，will do its business in it.
From here, you can see that Petgugu Smart Cat Toilet has gained the cat’s favor – the test passed! (Just check out the video for more detail).
The Processing Test
Wait, I think it’s still not done yet, right, the clumps have to go. Ok, now the litter box is moving, the litter box is trying to flatten the litter. Now the scoop is rotating, clumps been picked up, good job…one by one, the clumps are in the processing system, water goes in, the cutters are cutting them fearlessly. In a few seconds, the clumps are gone from your sight, and in the sewer they go! Mission accomplished!
So several things to mention here. First, it usually takes about 10 mins for the toilet to finish the whole process, including 3 mins of waiting time after the cat leaves. Second, a tap with enough water pressure must be connected for the processing, otherwise it won’t start the final cleaning step. It has a voice alert for water flow issues after self-checking. This is like a smart protection, and we wouldn’t want to see it start cleaning up the battlefield without a good amount of water.
Other Functions
So this is the complete processing of cat waste, without you scooping and collecting the waste.
After introducing the most innovative function of the whole unit, there are some other functions that make the whole experience better.
The litter box comes with a UV light and air purifier. 3 minutes after the cat leaves, the litter box will close, to avoid any smell from getting out, then the UV light will do its job to kill the germ. The air purifier will start working after, for a very short period of time, the air will be fresh again. These are very helpful for maintaining clean air.
Another one is the auto litter refill. If you need to be away from home for many days, then this can help you a lot. You can manually check the litter status in the box, if there isn’t much left, you will get a notification, and you can add more from the APP. Or you can set it automatically, when the camera sees the litter level is low, then it will add more by the setting. The max capacity here is 8.5L, which should be able to support a week of use.
As you can see, the camera is also there, so you can check the situation when the cat is in the box, and it will record the times the cat has done it, you can assess the feces to decide your cat’s health. Also, it comes with a scale, for you to keep an eye on your cat’s weight.
It also comes with sensors, the litter box will stop working when it senses the cat around. The sensors are pretty much around the gate area by the way.
Verdict
So this is the Petgugu Smart Cat Toilet, we have to admit, it is really a revolutionary litter box, it takes all the good things from a smart litter box, and adds the flushing system, which can help you with waste disposal, once and for all, you really don’t need to buy any other product if you have this one. So this smart cat toilet is currently on crowdfunding, if you are fond of it, check the link down below to learn more.
WHERE TO BUY
The Petgugu Smart Cat Toilet for early birds only starts from $1099 on Indiegogo
Apple is about to drop support for many old generation iPads starting with iPadOS 18. Back in February, rumors surfaced suggesting that the iPadOS 18 won’t come to the A10X Fusion-based iPads. It implied that the first generation 10.5-inch iPad Pro from 2017 and the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro won’t get the iPadOS 18 update. Although, the tweet was quickly deleted.
Now, 9to5Mac has spotted a recent rumor reiterating this matter. claiming that the 6th generation iPad, 2nd generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and the first generation 10.5-inch iPad Pro will indeed not receive the iPadOS 18 update.
iPad Pro (10.5-inch) with A10X Fusin processor
Aside from the devices mentioned above, iPadOS 18 will be coming to the same devices as iPadOS 17. The 7th generation iPad from 2019 is powered by the A10 Fusion processor and will reportedly get the iPadOS 18 update.
iPadOS 18 will be coming to these devices:
iPad: 2019 and later
iPad mini: 2019 and later
iPad Air: 2019 and later
iPad Pro 2018 and later
Speaking of iOS 18, however, here are no odds. iOS 18 will support all the same devices as iOS 17.
Last month, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which is nothing but a toned-down version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship chip. The new chip powers the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, and upcoming smartphones for the Chinese market, such as the Redmi Turbo 3, the Realme GT Neo 6, and the iQOO Z9 Turbo. Tipster Digital Chat Station has been consistently leaking details about the Z9 Turbo, which is expected to debut this month (April) in China. Today, he released a new Weibo post to reveal almost everything about the device.
iQOO Z9 Turbo specifications (rumored)
iQOO Z9 Turbo specs leak
According to DCS, the iQOO Z9 Turbo will arrive with a 6.78-inch OLED display with a flat design. Apart from supporting a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, the screen is also said to offer 2160Hz PWM dimming. The screen will likely be integrated with a fingerprint sensor.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip-powered device is likely to arrive with 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM. Both variants are likely to pack 512 GB of built-in storage. It is likely to debut as the world’s first smartphone, featuring a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
For selfies, the Z9 Turbo may feature a 16-megapixel front camera. The dual-camera system on the rear shell of the device may feature a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel lens, probably for ultra-wide shots.
Previous reports have claimed that the Z9 Turbo will run on Android 14 and OriginOS 4. It may feature a dedicated chip for graphics and may come equipped with a plastic frame.
AnTuTu has published its list of best-performing smartphones in the flagship category from March 2024. These devices are mainly rated based on their CPU, GPU, Memory (RAM), and UX (software) performance, to give users a rough idea of how they perform in demanding tasks like gaming. You can check out the list below.
AnTuTu Top 10 Smartphones in March 2024:
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB+512GB) – 2,141,448
In February, the Dimensity 9300-clad Oppo Find X7 beat out the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro in terms of performance. However, it looks like the ROG Phone 8 Pro has received some turning, which has finally landed it on top of the AnTuTu charts for March 2024. The ROG Phone 8 Pro was launched back in January featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship SoC. It has scored 2,141,448 on the benchmark.
Oppo Find X7Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: Phantom Black
That being said, the OPPO Find X7 with 2,138,119 points is still hot on its heels with a difference of just 3,329. What this means is that both the Dimensity 9300 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips are on par with each other in performance, which is quite good for competition in the industry. It will be interesting to see what MediaTek and Qualcomm have in store for us with their next-gen chips. Reports have claimed that both the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and the Dimensity 9400 chips are outperforming Apple’s A18 Pro in multi-core tests.
Moving on, the iQOO 12 is in the third position, while Nubia’s Red Magic 9 Pro+ gaming smartphone equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC is in the fourth spot with 2,098,269. It trails the ROG Phone 8 Pro by 43,179 points. The Vivo X100 Pro featuring a Dimensity 9300 rounds up the top 5. While the sixth to tenth spots are occupied by the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, iQOO 12 Pro, Vivo X100, Nubia Z60 Ultra, and the OPPO Find X7 Ultra. We have also separately covered this month’s top-performing Flagship killers with the newly launched OnePlus Ace 3V dethroning the dominant Redmi K70E for the top spot.
As planned, Oppo has officially commenced sales of its Find X7 Ultra Satellite Edition in mainland China. The smartphone which was unveiled just a few days ago lets users connect with satellites for calls and messages. Additionally, it’s also the world’s first smartphone to support 5.5G network connectivity. Let’s walk through its details here.
Price and Availability
Consumers in China can purchase the Oppo Find X7 Ultra Satellite Edition starting today for 7,499 yuan (approximately $1036). This model features a single configuration with 16GB of RAM and a substantial 1TB of storage. The phone is available through Oppo’s official online store and comes in three colors: Ocean Blue, Sepia Brown, and Tailored Black.
Specifications
The Satellite Edition’s primary upgrade is its satellite connectivity, which lets users make calls and send text even when there’s no connectivity available. This ensures users stay connected even in areas where cellular networks aren’t reliable.
Additionally, the Find X7 series is the world’s first smartphone to support 5.5G (5G-Advanced) technology. 5.5G promises substantial network improvements over traditional 5G, such as significantly faster speeds and reduced latency. It all translates to faster download speed, smoother streaming when watching your favorite content, and a more responsive gaming experience.
Beyond these connectivity features, the Satellite Communication Edition shares its core design and specifications with the standard model.
This includes a 6.82-inch AMOLED curved display with a 3168×1440 resolution and supports an adaptive refresh rate of 1 to 120Hz for smooth visuals.
Under the hood lies the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, along with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. A 5000mAh battery powers the device which supports 100W wired fast charging.
The Oppo Find X7 Ultra Satellite Edition continues to impress with its versatile camera array. It features a 50MP wide-angle camera with a large 1-inch sensor and f/1.8 aperture for excellent low-light performance.
Moreover, you get two telephoto lenses: a 50MP lens with 65mm focal length and f/2.6 aperture, along with a 50MP super telephoto sporting a 135mm focal length and f/4.3 aperture for incredible zoom capabilities. This makes the Find X7 Ultra the first smartphone in the world with a dual telephoto lens.
Then there’s a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Finally, you get a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls.
Nubia Flip 5G, an affordable foldable phone with a flip-style design, was showcased at the MWC 2024 tech exhibition in February of this year. The company did not confirm its launch date or price at that time. Today, the brand released an official poster to confirm that it will officially unveil the Nubia Flip 5G on April 9 in China.
Nubia Flip 5G launch date
The Nubia Flip 5G, which bears the NX724j model number in China, has been certified by Chinese certification platforms in the past few weeks. These certifications have revealed that it will be a rebranded version of the ZTE Libero Flip, which debuted with a price tag of 63,000 JPY (~$415) in Japan in February. The Nubia Flip 5G will likely be a rebranded version of the Libero Flip.
Nubia Flip 5G specifications (rumored)
The Nubia Flip 5G is expected to feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED foldable screen that offers 1180 x 2790 pixels of resolution. On the outside, the device has a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED screen, which supports 466 x 466 pixels of resolution.
Under the hood, the Nubia Flip 5G has the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. The TENAA certification of the device reveals that it may ship with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. The device is expected to have a 4310mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint sensor.
The Nubia Flip 5G has a 16-megapixel camera on the front, and its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The Flip 5G is expected to arrive with an IP42-rated chassis. It will have a thickness of 7.3mm and weigh 214 grams.
Poco India has recently announced its plan to release the HyperOS update for a selection of Poco devices within the second quarter of 2024. This comes after the initial launch of the HyperOS user interface in India back in February of this year.
HyperOS Update Eligible Poco Devices
Poco phones confirmed to receive the HyperOS update within Q2 include:
Poco F4
Poco M4 Pro
Poco C65
Poco M6
Poco X6 Neo
These models join several others that have already received the update:
Poco C55
Poco M5
Poco X5
Poco X5 Pro
Poco X6 Pro
Poco F5
Poco X6
Poco M4 5G
Poco M6 Pro
One notable in the Q2 rollout plan is the Poco X6 Neo 5G. The mid-ranger, launched in March 2024, surprisingly came with Android 13-based MIUI 14.
The HyperOS update will undoubtedly further elevate the user experience on the device, which boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor, a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display, and a capable 108-megapixel camera system.
If you own one of these devices but haven’t received the update notification, we suggest you go to Settings>About Phone and select ‘System updates’.
Xiaomi introduced HyperOS in India earlier this year as a refined successor to its well-known MIUI interface. HyperOS aims to deliver a smoother, more streamlined user experience with a focus on performance optimization and convenient features.
We have a dedicated story on what’s HyperOS and how it’s different from MIUI (HyperOS vs MIUI), so please check it out for more details.
In recent news, Xiaomi also announced its rollout plan for HyperOS on several Xiaomi and Redmi devices for the second quarter of 2024. Surprisingly, the list includes the Mi 10, which was launched back in 2020.
Brand Nothing recently released a teaser of the upcoming Nothing Ear (3) TWS earbuds. It appears that this is not the only product in the works. According to a report by 91mobiles Hindi, the company is now working on the Phone 3 equipped with a new Snapdragon 8-series chipset. Continue reading ahead to learn the first details of the Phone 3.
Nothing Phone 3 chipset revealed (rumored)
The publication has learnt from industry sources that the Nothing Phone 3 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. This chip was first seen powering the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, which made its debut last month in China.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is speculated to power a couple of other smartphones in China, such as the Redmi Turbo 3, the Realme GT Neo 6, and the iQOO Z9 Turbo. It is unclear whether these iQOO and Realme phones will be released in the global market. What’s known is that the Redmi Turbo 3 will be rebranded as the Poco F6 in markets outside of China.
Hence, it seems that the Nothing Phone 3 will face competition from the Poco F6 in the global market. Unfortunately, the first leak about the Phone 3 only reveals its chipset and has no information about its other specs.
However, according to the report, the Nothing Phone 3 will cost between Rs 40,000 (~$480) and Rs 45,000 (~$540) in India. Shown above is a recent teaser from the brand featuring a frog. To recall, the teasers for Phone 1 and Phone 2 included a pear and an octopus, respectively. It is likely that the Phone 3’s teasers may feature a frog. As far as the launch is concerned, the Phone 3 may break cover in July.
At the end of every month, the popular smartphone performance benchmarking platform AnTuTu publishes its list of top-performing devices for that month. In this article, we will be taking a look at the best devices in the flagship-killer category for March 2024.
This previous month, the OnePlus Ace 3V has taken the top spot dethroning the Dimensity 8300 Ultra-clad Redmi K70E, which had dominated the flagship killer rankings since its release in November 2023. The Redmi K70E now sits at the number 2 spot with 1,391,125 points, while the OnePlus Ace 3V with 1,466,728 points has a comfortable 75,063 point lead over it.
AnTuTu Benchmark Top Flagship Killer Smartphones March 2024
OnePlus Ace 3V (Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, 16GB+512GB) – 1466728
iQOO Neo7 SE (Dimensity 8200, 12GB+512GB) – 968672
iQOO Z8 (Dimensity 8200, 12GB+512GB) – 966356
Redmi Note 12T Pro (Dimensity 8200-Ultra, 12GB+512GB) – 891887
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition (Dimensity 8100-Max, 12GB+256GB) – 883261
Honor 100 (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 16GB+512GB) – 836504
The OnePlus Ace 3V comes with the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip which has the same CPU architecture as the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Qualcomm claimed that this new processor offers 15 percent better CPU and 45 percent better GPU performance, which is apparent if we look at the third-place Realme GT Neo 5 SE (1,156,867), which uses the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip. In the CPU and GPU test results, the Ace 3V scored 374,329 points and 490,115 points respectively, compared to 333,948 and 339,934 points scored by the Realme GT Neo 5 SE.
Honor 100
Continuing down the list, we find the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the OPPO Reno 11 5G rounding out the top 5, followed by the iQOO Neo 7 SE, iQOO Z8, Redmi Note 12T Pro, and the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition occupying the 6th through 9th positions. At number 10, we have an interesting addition with the Honor 100, featuring a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. With a respectable score of 836,504 points, it rounds up AnTuTu’s top 10 flagship killer smartphones list for March 2024.
Realme is expected to announce the Realme GT Neo 6 SE smartphone this month in China. In the past few days, the company has been revealing details of the phone’s display. However, it did not reveal the design of the device. Today, it rolled out the below shown poster through its Weibo to give the first look at its front design.
Realme GT Neo 6 SE front design
In the above image, the Realme GT Neo 6 SE is positioned in the middle. On either side are smartphones from a similar price range, though their names have not been disclosed. Comparatively, the GT Neo 6 SE showcases slimmer bezels on all four sides.
The company has confirmed a slightly curved screen design for the GT Neo 6 SE, ensuring an impressive screen-to-body ratio. According to reports, it features a 6.78-inch BOE 8T LTPO panel that offers a 1.5K resolution of 2780 x 1264 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is officially confirmed to offer a peak brightness of 6,000 nits.
Under the hood, the device is expected to feature the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It is likely to pack a 5,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.
The above image, which was leaked on Weibo last week, revealed the rear design of the GT Neo 6 SE. Its dual-camera setup is likely to feature an OIS-enabled Sony camera on the front. The device is likely to run on Realme UI 5-based Android 14.
The GT Neo 6 SE is likely to launch in China next week. It is speculated that the device will be rebranded as the Realme GT 6 in the global market.
The Acer Predator Blade Neo gaming laptop is hitting JD.com on April 8th. The company has revealed the price points for the two variants of the laptop that will be on the shelves soon. This series is pretty capable, thanks to a latest Core Ultra processor and an RTX 4060 graphics card. Those interested can choose from two options:
The Predator Neo AI features, with up to 686 TOPS of local AI computing power.
Launched overseas late last year, the Predator Neo (called Predator Triton Neo 16 elsewhere) is known for its thin and light design. At just 18.82mm thick and 2.05kg, it’s easy to take with you wherever you game. The laptop also looks sharp with an aluminum alloy body.
Inside, you’ll find a powerful combo of a Core Ultra processor and an RTX 4060 graphics card, plus 16GB of memory for smooth performance. The Predator Neo even has special AI features, with up to 686 TOPS of local AI computing power. This lets it do cool things like reduce background noise in your voice chat.
The star of the show is the 16-inch display. This 2.5K resolution screen has a super-fast 240Hz refresh rate for super smooth visuals, perfect for intense games. The colors are great too, with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage and Calman color correction. Gamers will also love that the display works with G-SYNC technology for a competitive edge.
Keeping the laptop cool is a fancy new cooling system with special fans, liquid metal heat conduction, and heat pipes. Acer doesn’t say exactly how much heat it can handle. The Predator Neo also comes with a decent 76Wh battery, a powerful 230W charger to keep it going, and a Killer AX1675i wireless network card for lag-free online gaming. Acer throws in a 3-year warranty with on-site service and a 1-year global warranty for peace of mind.
Forget about hand gestures, Microsoft has its tongue out at Apple! This isn’t the last pun you’ll read in this article. It’s been a while since Apple unveiled the Vision Pro, running on the VisionOS. Now, VisionOS boasts impressive in-air hand controls, but Microsoft’s patent is proposing a whole new input method – tongue gestures.
With machine learning, the intertial sensor would learn to pick up tongue movements
Yes, you read that right. Microsoft’s patent depicts a future where you control your computer or applications using your tongue. This futuristic patent, reported by Patently Apple, could even be used for typing on a virtual keyboard. The patent acknowledges limitations of current hands-free methods like voice recognition and eye tracking. Their solution? Capitalizing on the precision of the user’s tongue.
The patent details how an inertial sensor would pick up tongue movements, which would then be interpreted by the system. Machine learning would play a role too, with the system being trained to recognize specific tongue gestures. One example describes a user interacting with a virtual keyboard. By scanning letters with their eyes, gaze tracking would identify the intended letter and highlight it. A specific tongue gesture, like a tap on the upper teeth, would then enter that letter. Another gesture, like a tap on the left cheek, could be used for backspacing.
This technology is still in the patent stage, but it exhibits into how big companies like Microsoft are spending huge amounts of money on their R&D divisions to shape the future of human-computer interaction. It might seem strange now, but who knows? Maybe future generations will be tongue-tied to their devices in a whole new way (sorry).
If you’re one of the rare people who use Bixby, there’s good news for you. Samsung is giving its virtual assistant a solid boost! The company is looking to incorporate generative AI, which is basically what makes chatbots way more interesting these days. Dall-E is one such instance of a generative AI that works with ChatGPT to generate images and other content.
The Samsung ecosystem needs Bixby to be smarter to compete with other assistants
Imagine asking your phone to write a poem or describe a funny cat video, and Bixby could whip something up using this new AI. Bixby hasn’t been as powerful as some other assistants, but Samsung wants to change that. They see Bixby as a way to control all your Samsung devices, from phones to appliances, so making it smarter is a big deal. For the Samsung ecosystem to really flourish, they need to make sure Bixby is up to par with these other more capable AI-chatbots.
Samsung has assigned its assistant to extra keys on its smartphones in the past, so one thing is for sure, the company loves Bixby. Plus, Bixby being Samsung’s exclusive assistant would promote healthy competition amongst Google Assistant and Siri, other two giants on the smartphone assistant scene. The company stated, and we quote, “has to work out an interface that supports the Samsung products in their ecosystem”.
The legendary phone manufacturer Nokia, which once dominated the market, continues to thrive under the HMD Global umbrella. The company is actively expanding its lineup with new models. Prices have been revealed for the latest releases, including the Nokia 110, Nokia 225 4G, HMD Pulse Pro, and HMD T21 Rugged. Here are the details…
HMD Global Unveils Prices for New Nokia and HMD Phones
HMD Global honors the Nokia legacy while pursuing its own smartphone vision by offering a diverse product lineup. This includes both nostalgic revivals like the Nokia 110 4G and smartphone models like the HMD Pulse+ Business Edition. The newly announced pricing underscores this approach with remarkably affordable options. Prices range from a budget-conscious $45 to a still budget friendly $200, demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to serving price-sensitive consumers.
Device
DKK
EUR (€)
USD ($)
Nokia 110 4G (2024)
301.25
40.39
44.65
Nokia 225 4G
431.25
57.82
63.78
Nokia 235 4G
466.25
62.51
68.96
Nokia 3210 4G
558.75
74.91
82.62
HMD Pulse Pro, 6 + 128 GB
1203.75
161.38
177.97
HMD Pulse+ Business Edition, 6 + 128 GB
1336.25
179.15
197.50
HMD Dual Port Wall Charger
282.50
37.87
41.81
HMD T21 Rugged Grip
581.25
77.93
85.97
XCEED Cover Keyboard Nordic BT Nokia HMD T21
555
74.41
82.05
So, what does Nokia, under the umbrella of HMD Global, offer at these prices? If we take a look at the HMD Pulse Pro model, we can see that the phone derives its power from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor. The screen size is 6.56 inches, featuring an IPS LCD display and a 90Hz refresh rate. Additionally, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space are included in this model. Although the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 may not be a particularly powerful processor, it’s fair to say that it offers quite competitive features for $178.
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