Apple had just recently announced that it is finally opening its first ever retail store in the Indian market. It is planning on opening two stores later this month alone, and has revealed the official launch date for these stores.
In a new teaser, the Cupertino based giant has revealed that it will open its first retail stores in India on April 18. The company is opening the Apple BKC in Mumbai on the 18th, while the Apple Saket Store will open its doors on April 20 in Delhi, the country’s capital. The iPhone maker has just revealed the barricade for its store in Saket, Delhi, which features a unique design that takes clear inspiration from local heritage architecture.
To celebrate the opening of first Apple Store in India, the company announced a special Today at Apple series called “Mumbai Rising” which will run from opening day and through the summer. During this promotional event, the brand will bring visitors, a number of local artists and other creative professionals together. These sessions will then offer them a hands on activities with Apple branded products and services to celebrate the local community and culture of Mumbai.
Similarly, the company has also announced a new wallpaper along with curated playlist son Apple Music for its upcoming Saket store. The Apple BKC at Jio World Drive Mall opens next Tuesday in Mumbai (18th April 2023, 11 am IST) while the Apple Saket Store will open at Select Citywalk in Delhi next Thursday (20th April 2023, 10 am IST).
We have recently covered a number of rumors and leaks regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series of tablets. While many are interested in the top end Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra or even the Plus model, a new report has revealed that the vanilla Tab S9 will also arrive with a major upgrade over its predecessor. So let’s have a look.
Based on a previous rumor, it was revealed that the base Galaxy Tab S9 will feature a slightly larger battery pack over the last gen model. For those unaware, the Galaxy Tab S8 was powered by an 8,000mAh battery pack, while the Tab S9 is believed to be powered by a bigger 8,500mAh battery. Now, DSCC’s Ross Young has revealed that the upcoming Tab S9 will also feature an improved display as well.
In a tweet, Young claimed that the vanilla model of the new S9 series will also sport an AMOLED display, unlike its predecessor. The Galaxy Tab S8 was the only model from the S8 series to sport an LCD panel, but the Galaxy Tab S9 will feature Samsung’s Super AMOLED panel. This would mean that we can expect a notable upgrade in display in terms of quality and sharpness. Although, the size will remain the same with the Tab S9 also featuring an 11 inch screen similar to the Tab S8.
Unfortunately, this is all the details that Ross Young shared regarding this matter. However, it is clear that Samsung is looking to better rival Apple’s iPad Pro models with its new generation of tablets. So stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 series.
OnePlus has announced the launch of a new special Lava Red variant of its popular OnePlus Ace 2 model. The new device will be released on April 17 at 7 pm local time and will be available for purchase in China.
One of the key features of the new Lava Red variant is the vegan leather on the back, providing a unique and stylish look. It will only be available in a 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage configuration, and it remains to be seen whether it will be priced the same as the regular variant, which costs 3,499 Yuan ($508).
The OnePlus Ace 2 boasts a large 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772×1240 pixels, which can switch between refresh rates of 120Hz, 90Hz, 60Hz, 45Hz, or 40Hz depending on the usage scenario. It also features a peak brightness of up to 1450 nits and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, as well as Asahi Glass AGC protection.
Powering the device is an octa-core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 730 GPU, paired with 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Android 13 with ColorOS 13 out of the box.
The phone has a triple rear camera setup, which includes a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, there’s a 16MP camera for selfies.
Other features of the OnePlus Ace 2 include an in-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
It packs a 5000mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging and measures 163.4×74.3×8.7mm and weighs 204g. It is also important to note that the OnePlus Ace 2 is being rebranded as the OnePlus 11R in the Indian market.
Vivo has launched its latest offerings, the Vivo T2 and Vivo T2x, in India. These phones are the successors to the Vivo T1 lineup from the previous year and bring with them 5G network support. Both devices feature a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera and two circular rings on the back that house the dual camera sensors.
The Vivo T2 features a Snapdragon 695 chipset on the inside, while the Vivo T2x runs on the powerful Dimensity 6020 SoC. Check out their specifications in detail below.
Vivo T2 5G specs
With 5G network support, the Vivo T2 flaunts a 6.38-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display that delivers 2400 × 1080 pixels resolution and 1300nits brightness. The front camera is housed in a waterdrop notch.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC with Adreno 619GB GPU for graphics. The phone comes with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage, which is expandable via a microSD card. It runs on Funtouch OS, a custom skin based on Android 13. The phone is secured by an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The phone has a dual-camera setup on the back, with a 64MP primary sensor equipped with OIS and EIS, accompanied by a 2MP bokeh secondary sensor. The front camera is a 16MP snapper suitable for selfies and video chats.
The phone supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type-C for charging and data sync. A 4,500mAh battery fuels the handset, providing 44W fast charging support. The phone is lightweight at 172 grams and has dimensions of 158.91 X 73.53 X 7.80.
Vivo T2x 5G specs
Vivo T2x 5G boasts a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels. Its front camera is an 8-megapixel shooter, and the back of the device has a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth lens, and an LED flash. The phone features a side-mounted fingerprint reader and will run on FunTouch OS 13 based on Android 13.
Under the hood, the T2x 5G is powered by the Dimensity 6020 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging.
The T2 and T2x offer similar features such as 3GB of extended RAM, microSD card support via a hybrid SIM slot, dual SIM, 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The T2x measures 164.05 x 75.6 x 8.15mm and weighs around 184 grams.
Pricing & availability
Vivo T2 is priced at Rs 18,999 for its 6GB/128GB variant and Rs 20,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant in India. The phone is available in two color options, Velocity Wave and Nitro Blaze. Vivo India website and Flipkart will be offering a 3-month no-cost EMI option and an instant discount of Rs 1,500. The phone will be available for purchase from April 18, 2023.
The Vivo T2x comes in three variants, 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB, priced at Rs 12,999, Rs 13,999, and Rs 15,999, respectively. There will be a limited-time instant bank discount of Rs 1,000. The phone is available in three color options, Marine Blue, Aurora Gold, and Glimmer Black. The phone sale will start on April 21, 2023, at 12 PM IST on Flipkart and Vivo websites.
The Realme brand has reportedly shifted its focus to the development of the Realme 11 series, following the launch of its Realme 10 lineup in different markets. We recently reported on the Realme 11 Pro+ 5G being spotted on the IMEI database. Now, the Realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ have also appeared on China’s 3C certification platform.
The Realme 11 Pro’s model number on China’s 3C certification has been identified as RMX3770, with a maximum charging speed of 67W. This represents a significant improvement over the Realme 10 Pro, which had 33W charging. Meanwhile, the Realme 11 Pro+ 5G has a different model number (RMX3740) on China’s 3C listing compared to the IMEI database, indicating that they may be different variants for China and the global market. The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G is expected to support 100W fast charging, which is a major upgrade over the 67W charging capability of the Realme 10 Pro+.
Realme 11 Pro, 11 Pro+ specs (expected)
According to the recent TENAA listing, the Realme 11 Pro is expected to feature a 4,780mAh battery (which may be marketed as a 5,000mAh battery), while the Realme 11 Pro+ 5G will come with a 4,680mAh battery. Both phones are likely to have a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a curved screen and a 120Hz refresh rate. The chipset details are not yet revealed, but it is expected to have a clock speed of 2.6GHz and come with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The Realme 11 Pro and 11 Pro+ 5G are expected to launch with Android 13 pre-installed. The standard Pro model is rumored to have a dual-camera setup on the back, which includes a 100/108MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary lens. It is also said to have a 16MP front-facing camera. Meanwhile, the Realme 11 Pro+ will likely boast a 200MP main camera sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, the device is expected to have a 16MP front camera.
This is probably the most fantasy co-branding phone we’ve bought. So this is the world’s first Harry Potter branded phone, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo Harry Potter edition; and we also got the Harry Potter special edition of the Redmi Buds 4. This is by far the most sincere co-branding series coming from Redmi. According to some sort of rumors, the custom series was born thanks to Xiaomi’s recruitment of the former OPPO product manager who is in charge of co-branding products. So the customization is pretty close to what we saw on OPPO Reno 6 Pro+ Detective Conan Edition and the Reno Ace Gondam edition. So now let’s check out what’s inside the wizarding world presented by Redmi.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo Harry Potter Special Edition
They did work hard on the customization from the outside to the inside. The whole packaging is really impressive at first glance. It looks like a wizarding book, or simply a non-magic book that must be inspired by another book mentioned in the Harry Potter story, called Hogwarts: A History. There’s the emblem with 4 houses’ symbol at the center and the back. Under the school’s emblem, you can see the familiar motto: Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus, which, translated from Latin, means “Never tickle a sleeping dragon”. And of course, we are buying a phone, so you can see the Redmi Note 12 Turbo texture down below the emblem.
There is a lightning-bolt symbol on the red magnetic buckle, which should be the symbolic scar on Harry’s forehead. We all know that the scar is both a bane and a blessing left by the killing curse.
Open the box, there’s more detail revealed here, filled with a lot of spells with their hand movements. The Mirror of Erised is in the middle, which got cut out for showing the Redmi phone. So does it mean that the deepest, most desperate desire of our hearts is… Redmi? Well then, good job Redmi.
That’s a card pin made in the shape of the sign of platform 9 and three-quarters! It’s pretty well-made. On the back of the cover, there’s an envelope sent by Hogwarts.
I believe that every Harry Potter fan has a dream of becoming a wizard in their childhood, but on their 12th birthday, most of them have not received a letter of admission, and that kind of shattered the fantasy. Well, I’m no exception. But now you got another chance to make it come true in another way, which is to take that acceptance letter included in this customized phone kit.
Unfortunately, the recipient is still Harry Potter. It would have been perfect if there were a specific user’s name, which could also be great for their network marketing. Anyway, it’s still worth boasting that the envelope and letter are exactly the same as the one Harry received in the movie.
Remove the panel with the mirror, now we can see the phone. The overall color is still dark red, with multiple patterns that Awaken our memories of Harry Potter, such as the Hedwig, a golden snitch in quidditch games, the sorting hat, the goblet of fire, and so on.
Take out the phone here. The biggest difference between the Harry Potter edition and the regular variant is on the back, which also features the Hogwarts school crest as the main element, while it’s also silk-screened with Harry Potter’s glasses, Quidditch, deer, and other classic elements from the movie.
If look closely at the camera module, you will find other glasses hidden here, which is quite a smart design. That’s very close to my imagination about a Harry Potter phone. Under the phone, there is a regular 67W charging suit in the lightning-bolt case, which is exactly the same as the regular variant. It would be nice if it was also redesigned.
Pull out the box at the bottom. There are quite a few stickers inside and a customized phone case with half of the Hogwarts crest and a cutout for showing the left half of the phone’s back. Put it on the phone and it looks surprisingly good. The leather-like surface also makes it feels great as well in my hands.
And there’s a unique user manual designed in a form of the Marauder’s Map, telling some basic info about the phone and Xiaomi’s service.
So that’s all you got inside the special kit. I pretty much enjoyed the whole unboxing, as a lot of classic moments of the series came into my mind. It’s like over ten years. At that time I never thought I would have a phone that was so relevant to the story.
And it was a bit disappointing when I got into the software. It gave me a little surprise when boost up the phone. A golden snitch flies across the display and lit up the phone, which has a Harry Potter theme ready. And that’s probably all about the customized software features. Neither icons nor animations got redesigned.
Except for the unique look, the special variant has nothing different from regular variants. We’ve done a review about the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. If you are interested in how it works, you can find the video link here.
Redmi Buds 4 Harry Potter Special Edition Unboxing
Okay let’s do a quick unboxing of the Redmi Buds 4 Harry Potter edition. The packaging cube also has pretty decent patterns about Hogwarts School, and there’s a golden snitch on both sides.
Open it and another lightning-bolt scar appears. There is a blue-gray cable with a black sling. Take out the charging case, which is also mainly in blue-gray color with a matt finish. The logo of Harry Potter and Redmi are in a golden color. On the opposite side, another Hogwarts logo is lying there.
It’s kind of stylish, while the shape is a bit like the Redmi Buds 3 Pro. There is a golden lightning-bolt symbol on the top of each bud, which is kind of special but doesn’t really impress me.
Put the case with earbuds aside and here comes the real bragging point, Redmi offers a small unique bag for storing the charging case, which is made in leather-like material with many Harry Potter patterns. And you can see the golden snitch on the front, which make it look very wizarding-styled at first glance.
If you are interested in the Redmi earbuds’ performance, you can leave your ideas down below the YouTube Page and let us know if a review is needed.
So that’s all about the cobranding series between Redmi and Harry Potter. The phone and earbuds are pretty cool with good customized accessories. They add quite a lot of elements to present a recognizable visual style, which is quite successful. But if there’re more software looks for the products, it would be much better.
Anyway, I enjoyed the unboxing and am likely to keep the phone as a piece of my collection. So how do you like the cobranding? Let us know down below the video.
Xiaomi is working on a new range of tablets called the Xiaomi Pad 6 series. These tablets will be the successor of the popular Pad 5 series and will pack impressive hardware. Recently, the global variant of the Xiaomi Pad 6 was spotted on the IMDA certification website. Now, it has made an appearance on the SGS Fimko database revealing details about its fast charging.
According to a recent SGS certification listing, the regular version of the Xiaomi Pad 6 may bear the model number 2304RP34G and is expected to support fast charging with a maximum power output of 27W. It appears the global version might be getting a nerf to its fast charging as rumors have previously revealed that the China variant will feature 67W fast charging. Let’s check out what else is known about the Xiaomi Pad 6.
Xiaomi Pad 6 specs
The Xiaomi Pad 6 is expected to feature an 11-inch LCD panel with a 2.8K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, and powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset. It is rumored to be equipped with a large 8,840mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. The device may come in variants with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage and run on the MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS. Notably, it could be one of the first Xiaomi devices to support the USB 3.x standard.
Additionally, reports suggest that Xiaomi is working on the Pad 6 Pro, which is expected to be available only in China. It is rumored to feature an 11-inch AMOLED 2.8K display, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, dual cameras, quad speakers, and a fingerprint scanner.
Google will soon roll out a new feature for the Play Store which will allow users to get more space for installing applications on their smartphones. The “Auto-archive” feature, which Google has been working on for some time now, will automatically delete unnecessary data from apps that have not been used for a significant period of time, resulting in more storage space. This feature is going to be useful for many users who install numerous apps on their devices but don’t use them normally.
When a user’s smartphone storage is full, the only way to free up some space is by uninstalling apps or deleting other data or files. However, with the introduction of the “auto-archive” feature, users can benefit greatly in this scenario.
As per 9to5Google, this feature allows for the bulk of an app’s code and resources to be deleted, thereby saving space, and then automatically downloading them again from the Play Store when needed. This feature can reportedly reduce an app’s size by almost 60% without fully removing it from the phone. Moreover, all personal data and settings are kept intact, and the app’s icon will still be visible in the launcher.
To use the application after it has been auto-archived, simply tap on the app’s icon, and the necessary files will be downloaded, allowing you to use the app without any loss of data. It is important to note, however, that not every app will be eligible for the auto-archive feature. Only apps whose developers use the App Bundle format, which ensures that only necessary resources are downloaded to the user’s phone when installing an app, will be able to participate in this program.
Furthermore, to make this process even smoother, this feature will automatically select unused Android apps that need to be archived. While installing new apps, you will see a pop-up asking you to enable the option. The Play Store will then promptly reduce the number of redundant apps to make room for what you want to install. This functionality will save users time and effort by eliminating the need to manually pick apps to archive, resulting in a more seamless experience.
What do you think about this? Are you excited to try out this on your smartphone? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.
Xiaomi recently announced the release of its first-ever intelligent speaker designed specifically for children aged 3-6 years. The Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Kids Edition is a smart speaker that provides a wide range of educational and entertaining content for children. The device is now up for sale in China for 299 yuan ($43).
The Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Kids Edition has been designed to be durable and withstand daily use and falls. It features a cute and lovely design with four knobs/buttons for easy operation and comes with four stickers that children can use to personalize their speaker.
In terms of functionality, the speaker offers a rich selection of content, including stories, English lessons, and knowledge resources, providing children with an enlightening and engaging learning experience. The content is curated and designed to be appropriate for children of the target age group.
The speaker supports offline playback and network disk applications, allowing children to access their favorite content even without an internet connection. It has 32GB of storage and a large battery capacity that provides 10 hours of continuous use.
The Xiaomi XiaoAI Speaker Kids Edition also features built-in Xiao AI Classmate Children’s Edition, a customized version of Xiao AI Classmate that offers green-filtered answer content, ensuring that the content is appropriate for children. The voice recognition feature has also been optimized for children’s pronunciation and enunciation, ensuring that the speaker can understand what children say correctly.
Parents can interact with their children’s voice messages using the XiaoAI speaker app, even when they are not at home. This feature allows parents to stay connected with their children and monitor their activities on the speaker.
Xiaomi is poised to release its top-of-the-line smartphone, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, in China on April 18th, 2023. Additionally, the CEO of Xiaomi has confirmed that the device will soon be launched in overseas markets. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is expected to set a new benchmark in smartphone photography, building on the success of the Leica collaboration with Xiaomi that was evident in the Xiaomi 13 Pro. With the forthcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the brand will be taking this collaboration even further.
Prior to its official launch, an alleged live image of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra flagship device has been leaked online. Although the picture is slightly blurry, it provides a glimpse of the camera module’s shape, which appears to be circular and houses four separate camera lenses as well as a dual LED flashlight. The image also reveals that the device may feature a leather back. On closer inspection, it is possible to discern the volume and power buttons on the right-hand side of the device, neatly aligned.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is expected to feature a 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary camera with variable aperture support. Additionally, the device is rumored to have auxiliary lenses including a secondary ultrawide lens, a tertiary telephoto lens, and a quarternary periscope lens. While the exact technical details of the cameras have not yet been confirmed, this setup is expected to provide users with an exceptional photography experience.
The device’s pricing was also leaked previously, revealing that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be available in three configurations: 8GB+256 GB, 12GB+256 GB, and 12GB+512GB. These models are listed with their respective pricing of 6,299 Yuan (roughly $916), 6,799 Yuan (roughly $990), and 7,499 Yuan (roughly $1,090). Please keep in mind that these are not official prices. There could be other variants of the device as well.
As for the specifications, the device is rumored to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset. It will further flaunt a 6.7-inch E6 AMOLED LTPO Quad HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. A 4900mAh battery with the support of 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging is also expected. That being said, what do you think about the device? Do let us know by dropping a comment below.
On April 11th, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and current owner of Twitter, posted a photo on his personal Twitter account showing the signboard outside Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters with the letter “w” removed. The white “w” had been painted over to blend in with the background of the sign, leaving the company name as “Titter”. Musk had previously proposed changing Twitter’s name to “Titter” and had even launched an online survey about it. This recent move seems to be his response to his own proposal.
Our landlord at SF HQ says we’re legally required to keep sign as Twitter & cannot remove “w”, so we painted it background color. Problem solved! pic.twitter.com/1iFjccTbUq
Musk wrote in the caption of his photo that the landlord of Twitter’s headquarters had required that the Twitter logo remain intact, so they painted over the “w” to solve the problem. This change appears to have been in the works for several days, with photos of the headquarters sign uploaded to the platform by several Twitter users.
This is not the first time Musk has made changes to the Twitter logo. Last week, he replaced the iconic blue bird logo above the Twitter homepage button with a dog’s head, causing a 20% surge in the price of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency he supports. Musk has been making several renovations to the Twitter headquarters since taking over the company. In January of this year, he sold hundreds of items from the office building, in an attempt to increase Twitter’s revenue.
The landlord of Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters, SRI Nine Market Square LLC, has been at odds with Musk over several issues. Earlier this year, SRI filed a lawsuit against Twitter, accusing the company of failing to pay about $3.4 million in monthly rent for the headquarters building in December 2021 and January 2022. At the time of writing, neither Musk nor SRI have responded to requests for comment on the recent changes to the Twitter logo.
OnePlus recently introduced the Nord Buds 2 TWS earbuds in India, and the launch coincided with the release of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite smartphone. Today, the smartphone and the Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones will be available for purchase. Here’s everything you need to know.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2 price and availability
Starting from 12 noon today, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 will be available for purchase in India on Amazon, Flipkart, OnePlus.in, and offline stores. Priced at Rs 2,999, these latest TWS earbuds can be purchased with an instant discount of Rs 200 on ICICI bank cards and EMI transactions.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2 specs
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 follow the same semi-in-ear design as its predecessor and feature a flat stem and silicone ear tips. These earphones are IP55-certified, making them resistant to dust and water.
When it comes to sound quality, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are equipped with a 12.4mm dual dynamic titanium driver, and they feature active noise cancellation of up to 25 dB. The earphones include a BassWave bass enhancement algorithm that delivers a balanced listening experience. Moreover, they have dual microphones for crystal-clear call quality. The earbuds support Dolby Atmos, Dirac Sound tuning, and sound master equalizer. They also have a transparency mode to stay aware of your surroundings.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 have a 480mAh battery that can last up to 36 hours with the charging case. Each earbud provides 7 and 5 hours of music playback with ANC enabled and disabled, respectively. The TWS earphones support fast charging through a USB-C port. They feature fast pair technology and can be connected to two devices simultaneously via Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
The Legion Y900 tablet features a TUV Rhineland Certified massive 14.5-inch 3K OLED screen and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The display comes with Dolby Vision, PWM dimming, and 500 nits brightness.
Powered by the MTK Dimensity 9000 Octa-core processor, the tablet comes with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB internal storage. The tablet comes with a dual 13MP + 5MP rear camera and a 13MP front camera to capture images and videos and conduct face-to-face chat and video calls. Also for enhanced security Legion Y900 comes with the face id unlock feature.
Lenovo Legion Y900 tablet is fueled by a massive 12300mAh battery and supports 68W fast charging. Also to enjoy an immersive gaming and video experience, the tablet comes with 4 JBL tweeters and 4 HJBL ultra-linear woofers supported by Dolby Atmos. Running on the Android 13 OS-based ZUI 15, the tablet offers you a fresh user experience and advanced multitasking options. For more information check out this detailed specs article.
You can now get the Lenovo Legion Y900 flagship tablet for $799 only on Giztop(Coupon code: Y900). The tablet comes in a grey color variant.
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Bing Chat has been making headlines since Microsoft made it public, and for good reason. The integration of GPT 4 with the platform has already propelled Bing in popularity in various app stores. It has improved the search experience for users by providing more personalized and conversational responses to their queries. It has also helped businesses and organizations to engage with their customers more effectively by offering a more human-like interaction and offering ads that are tailored to the user’s searches. Additionally, the collaboration could further lead to the development of more advanced natural language processing capabilities, which will have a wide range of applications beyond search, such as in customer service or language translation. As per latest reports, Bing Chat will soon include support for third-party plugins.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has also been making waves in the world of artificial intelligence and natural language processing. OpenAI had also announced previously announced that ChatGPT is now supporting third-party plug-ins, allowing other services to integrate with it. It seems that Microsoft’s Bing Search is also planning to follow suit. Mikhail Parakhin, Microsoft’s head of advertising and web services, hinted on Twitter that third-party plug-ins will soon be coming to Bing Chat. When asked by a user whether Bing Chat will support third-party plug-ins like ChatGPT, Parakhin replied with a teasing “stay tuned”.
This move could potentially open up new possibilities for Bing Chat and make it a more versatile and useful tool for users. It remains to be seen what kind of plug-ins will be available for Bing Chat and how they will enhance the user experience. Possible plugins could include language translation tools, productivity and task management tools, weather and news updates, and entertainment-related plugins such as trivia games or music recommendations. It’s also possible that Microsoft could develop their own proprietary plugins, such as new integrations with Microsoft Office or Teams.
OnePlus recently launched the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone in India. The device will be available for sale starting today. Let’s check out its price, offers, and availability details.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G price, offers & availability
The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G will be available in two color options, Chromatic Gray and Pastel Lime, and the starting price for the 8GB+128GB variant is Rs 19,999, while the 8GB+256GB variant is priced at Rs 21,999. Customers can purchase the device starting from 12 noon on Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, OnePlus Experience Stores, authorized stores, and select partner stores.
ICICI bank credit cardholders and those who opt for credit/debit card EMI options can avail an instant discount of Rs 1,000. Furthermore, customers who purchase the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G device from OnePlus.in,Amazon.in, or authorized stores will receive free OnePlus Nord Buds CE true wireless earbuds.
OnePlus is also offering a discount of Rs 1,000 on the OnePlus Nord Watch, exclusively for purchases made through OnePlus.in and the OnePlus Store App from April 12 to April 15.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G specs
Featuring a 6.71-inch FHD+ resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a center-aligned punch-hole design, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite smartphone includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button and dual stereo speakers for audio output.
Equipped with triple rear cameras, the device has a 108MP primary sensor with 3x lossless zoom, a 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro unit, along with a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and has 8GB of RAM, which includes 8GB virtual RAM technology. It is available in 128GB and 256GB storage options and has a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The device runs on OxygenOS 13.1, based on Android 13, and is guaranteed to receive two years of OS and three years of security updates. Connectivity options include 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
OPPO A1, the latest addition to the company’s lineup of smartphones in the A-series, is now available for pre-order in its home country China, starting today.
The smartphone is being offered in three color options — Sandstone Black, Haohai Blue, and Cabernet Orange. Among these three options, the Orange-colored model comes in a leather finish.
The OPPO A1 comes packed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for the price of 1,999 yuan, which is about $290. While the phone is now up for pre-order in China, it will be available from 14th April.
Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.72-inch Full HD+ LTPS LCD panel with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, along with microSD card support.
In the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back panel featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, along with an LED flash. On the front side, the device features an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone runs Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 13 custom interface, and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which has support for 67W fast charging.
Google has long been rumored to be working on a foldable phone, and recent reports suggest that the company is finally gearing up to release its first foldable device – the Pixel Fold. According to various leaks and rumors, the Pixel Fold is expected to be equipped with the same Tensor G2 SoC in Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, along with around 12GB of RAM. The device will feature a triple camera setup on the rear. The latest leaks, however, point towards the display specifications of the foldable smartphone, and it might be great news for fans of cutting-edge display panels.
The upcoming Google Pixel Fold is said to feature Samsung’s M13 display material set, as reported by The Elec. This would make the Pixel Fold the first device to use the technology, which is expected to be an upgrade over the M12 material set found on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 models. While there’s no mention of how M13 is superior to M12, the OLED material set includes a light-emitting layer and a common layer, such as dopant, host, and prime of individual pixels of red, green, and blue. This suggests that M13 could improve the display’s color accuracy and overall performance.
The release date for the Pixel Fold is yet to be officially announced, but it is speculated to launch sometime in 2022. If the Pixel Fold does materialize, it will be interesting to see how it fares against other foldable phones in the market, including Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the upcoming foldable iPhones. Companies will have to innovate in order to make their own foldables stand out in a market that isn’t saturated as of now, but will reach that point in a matter of a couple of years or earlier. This seems to be Google’s attempt at doing so, and other companies are sure to follow if this pulls through.
It’s been some time since we heard rumors about Apple working on a larger MacBook Air, putting it on par with the Pro model when it comes to display panels. Now, it looks like Apple MacBook Air 15-inch model is all set to get launched in the coming months.
As per the latest report from Ross Young, the company has bumped up the production as per the plans. He adds that the panel production for the device started in February and increased in March, and now it has been increased again.
He expects the MacBook Air 15-inch model to go official in late April or early May. However, it appears a bit early, and we speculate the device to get announced during WWDC, and the market availability could be a couple of weeks or months after the announcement.
It appears that the company isn’t planning for a Spring event this time; otherwise, that was also an option to reveal this new laptop. Now, an announcement in the month of June during the Worldwide Developers Conference looks more likely.
As for the design, it is expected to be similar to the M2-powered Apple MacBook Air. The laptop is said to feature a 15.5-inch display panel, similar to the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, which has now been discontinued. For the processor, the device is expected to be available in M2 and M2 Pro options. We expect to get more details in the coming weeks, ahead of the launch.
YouTube Premium is a subscription-based service offered by the popular video-sharing platform, YouTube. With a monthly fee, subscribers gain access to exclusive content, ad-free streaming, and background playback. Additionally, YouTube Premium subscribers can download videos for offline viewing and access to YouTube Music, a streaming service with a vast library of songs and albums. The subscription also includes access to original content created by YouTube, such as documentaries and series, which are not available to non-subscribers. It is a great option for users who want to enjoy ad-free viewing and access to exclusive content. As per the latest reports, a whole host of new features might be making their way to the YouTube Premium experience soon enough.
The service is introducing new features to enhance user experience. In addition to ad-free YouTube and Music, subscribers can now download content to watch later, play videos in the background while using other apps, and access high-quality videos. Moreover, the service has added a SharePlay feature that enables FaceTime users to watch videos simultaneously, and a Queue feature to save videos to watch later. Also, YouTube Premium subscribers using iOS devices will now have access to the “1080p Premium” feature, which delivers 1080p HD video to subscribers with an enhanced bitrate. Google plans to bring this feature to Android users soon. Additionally, YouTube Premium has a “Continue watching” feature, where users can pick up where they left off on a video, and Smart Downloads, which automatically downloads recommended videos for offline viewing.
Subscriptions start at $11.99 per month, with a one-month free trial, and offer the ability to add up to five family members or subscribe as a student for $6.99 monthly. With these new additions, YouTube Premium is proving to be a must-have service for video and music lovers alike. All these new features might make the subscription more appealing to users looking for bonus perks.
Snap lenses are a popular feature on the social media app Snapchat that allow users to add augmented reality (AR) filters and effects to their photos and videos. These lenses use the camera on a smartphone or tablet to track a user’s facial movements and overlay digital objects or animations onto their face or surroundings. Snap lenses range from simple effects like adding bunny ears or a flower crown to more elaborate ones that can transform a user’s appearance or create a virtual world around them. Users can access a library of lenses created by both Snapchat and third-party developers, and new lenses are regularly added to keep the feature fresh and engaging. While Snap lenses may seem like a more fun-oriented feature, Microsoft has integrated that into its conferencing app, Teams.
Microsoft and Snap have collaborated to bring Snapchat Lenses to Teams, adding a creative touch to video conferencing. Users can select from 26 different Lenses, including virtual backgrounds, snow, and the ability to transform into cartoon characters. The library of Lenses will be refreshed regularly to keep things interesting. Snap’s Camera Kit was used to integrate the AR technology into Teams, following its success on Microsoft’s Flip video learning platform. The Lenses are now available to all users and can be accessed through the Video Effects option.
Snapchat had previously offered a desktop app, Snap Camera, which allowed users to use Lenses on third-party video calling services. However, the app was discontinued earlier this year. The integration of Snapchat Lenses into Teams provides a similar fun and creative experience within a more professional setting. With this collaboration, Microsoft and Snap continue to innovate, and it will be exciting to see what they come up with next. Just remember to turn off the Lenses during more formal conversations!
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