Vivo has confirmed the launch date (not publicly) of the upcoming V29 series. The brand has made the Vivo V29 microsite live, where the colour variants, as well as some more information, is mentioned. According to the Vivo V29’s official microsite, the smartphone series is coming to India on October 4. However, the launch date is not very easy to find on the microsite. On the Vivo V29 series microsite, there’s a small banner that says “Know more”. When you click on it, a rectangular box will appear that reads “Stay Tuned till We Meet on October 4”.
Vivo launched the first Vivo V29 series model last month, the Vivo V29e. Now the Chinese brand is all set to launch two more smartphones that are the Vivo V29 and V29 Pro. Vivo will feature the 3D-curved display in the Vivo V29 series. Apart from that, the smartphone series will also feature 3D particle technology on the back. Vivo also confirmed that the Vivo 29 will weigh 186 grams and the Pro variant will weigh 188 grams. Furthermore, there will be three colour options; Majestic Red (with colour changing back panel), Himalayan Blue, and Space Black.
Also read: Vivo V29 series could launch under ₹40,000: Camera details and colour options tipped
Now talking about the specifications, the Vivo V29 is already available in other regions. Let’s see what the global variant Vivo V29 packs.
The Vivo V29 is equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the smartphone ships with FuntouchOS 13 skin which is based on Android 13 OS.
Also read: Vivo V29 5G spotted on BIS certification website, as Vivo confirms V29e
The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by a 4600mAh battery with up to 80-watt fast charging support.
Speaking of the camera, it has a 50-megapixel OIS main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel camera.
Microsoft's AI team has made a huge blunder by leaking 38 TB of the company’s private data. A report has revealed that this data contained confidential information such as passwords for Microsoft services, secret keys, and over 30,000 internal messages from more than 350 Microsoft employees using Microsoft Teams.
According to a report by Wiz, the tech giant’s AI team has made a collection of training data public, which consisted of open-source code and AI models used for image recognition. After that, a link from Azure was provided to people who visited Github storage that can be used to download these models.
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Things went south when the link provided by the Microsoft AI team gave the random people access to not just check what was in the Azure storage account, but also gave them access to disrupt the system, including the ability to make changes like uploading, overwriting, or deleting files.
Further, the report revealed that the Shared Access Signature tokens, an Azure feature, was the root of this problem. It provided the special links that could be used to access Azure storage data, but the problem here was that this particular link was meant to give full access to the user. Typically, there may be some restrictions and limitations in the links.
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It was also mentioned in the report that Microsoft’s private data was exposed back in 2020 but the professionals informed the company on June 22, 2023. Afterwards, these Shared Access Signature tokens were reportedly taken care of within two days. The problem was fully resolved by Microsoft in August, according to the report.
Microsoft also gave assurance to the people that no private data of customers and the company was leaked.
Microsoft has announced that it is rolling out updates for the Snipping Tool to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels in order to improve the overall capture experience on Windows 11. The tech giant has introduced Text Actions which detects text in the captured screenshots and allows users to copy that text. Currently, Apple offers a similar feature named Live Text that allows people using iOS 15 or later to copy text from photos.
“With this update to Snipping Tool (version 11.2308.33.0), we are introducing Text Actions, which detects text in your captured screenshots, making it easy to copy text from any image to share with others or paste in another app,” the tech giant said in a Windows Insider blogpost on September 14, 2023.
Also read: Windows 11 will soon get Notepad autosave & updated Snipping Tool
How to copy text from screenshots on Windows 11?
Step 1: To get started, click the Text Actions button in the toolbar to show selectable text.
Step 2: Now, you can select and copy the text that you want.
Alternatively, you can also click the Copy all text button in the toolbar or use Ctrl + A and Ctrl + C to select and copy all text using your keyboard.
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With the Text Actions feature, users can also redact sensitive information in screenshots before sharing. Select Quick Redact from the toolbar to automatically hide emails and phone numbers or select any text and select Redact Text from the right-click menu to hide the text.
Microsoft also announced that it is starting to gradually roll out a new feature for Phone Link (version 1.23082.123.0 or greater on PC) that introduces the ability for users to easily access and edit their most recent photos from their Android mobile device in the Snipping Tool on their PC.
“Say goodbye to missed opportunities as you’ll receive instant notifications on your PC whenever a new photo is captured on your Android device, provided both devices are connected via Phone Link,” the tech giant said.
Amidst all the intense geo-political buzz of world leaders gathered in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, hosted under the Indian presidency, a nonchalant picture of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak grabbed headlines for an altogether different -- albeit amazing -- reason.
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In the picture, as you can see above, UK PM Rishi Sunak is seen interacting with school kids at the British Council in New Delhi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. What's particularly interesting about this picture is how Sunak is seen wearing a boAt headphones, a fact highlighted by Aman Gupta, CEO and co-founder of boAt, a made-in-India headphones, wearable and lifestyle products brand.
Gupta shared Sunak's picture with the boAt headphones on his personal Instagram handle, captioned "Bharat mein aapka boAt boAt Swaagat." Gupta was resharing Sunak's Instagram photos from his pit-stop at the British Council during his weekend visit to the Indian capital for the G20 Summit.
The post sparked viral reactions on social media, with several Instagram users noting the "punny" message by Gupta, reacting in kind. "boAt hard," said one user, "Aapki boAt me dum hai" said another; "Bharat mein boAt chal raha hain," commented a user, while another said, "Waah..kya boAt h!" Several people also remarked on the marketing acument of Gupta.
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Established in 2015, boAt has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the audio and wearable devices segment in India. A proud Make in India brand, in a series of tweets boat's Aman Gupta celebrated a milestone in January 2023 -- when boAt became the first Indian brand to manufacture over 1 crore wearable products in India within a year. This picture of Rishi Sunak wearing boAt headphones is another example of boAt's acumen and ambition to stay on top of the game.
The weekend is here folks and I bring you a list of 10 new releases which you can binge-watch with your friends. Check out these 10 new releases, which include both movies and shows on OTT platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee 5, and Sony LIV.
Jailer
Jailer is a Kollywood movie that stars Rajnikanth as Muthuvel Pandian. Muthuvel Pandian is a retired police official whose son, ACP Arjun, went missing and presumed dead while investigating a gangster. Then Muthuvel gets back into the field to investigate his son’s kidnapping.
You can watch Jailer on Prime Video
Haddi
Haddi is a Bollywood movie that stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the main character. The movie is about a man who undergoes a transformation and becomes a transgender, joining a group of transgenders in Delhi to seek revenge against a gangster turned politician.
You can watch Haddi on Zee 5.
The Little Mermaid
Who doesn’t know about ‘The Little Mermaid’? It is the story of a mermaid named Ariel, who falls in love with a human while saving him from drowning. She then asked a sea witch, Ursula, to make her human for three days so that she could tell that human her feelings.
You can watch The Little Mermaid on Disney+ Hotstar.
I am Groot Season 2
The second season of I am Groot is a series of shorts that document the adventures of baby Groot as he explores the furthest reaches of space and meets new characters.
You can watch I am Groot Season 2 on Disney+ Hotstar.
Insidious Chapter 3
Insidious 3 takes the viewer on a riveting journey alongside Quinn Brenner, a teenager who successfully persuades Elise, a retired demonologist, to contact the spirit of her mother who tragically died a year ago. However, Elise quickly warns Quinn against further attempts at communicating with her mother after detecting a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows.
You can watch Insidious Chapter 3 on Netflix.
Lokki Chhele: An Angel’s Kiss
Lokki Chhele: An Angel's Kiss stars Ujaan Ganguly as the main character. This is a Bengali language drama movie. The movie is about a doctor who visits a rural area with his two colleagues. Upon reaching the village, the doctors are shocked to discover the superstitious beliefs of the villagers. They refuse medical treatment for a newborn girl named Lokki due to their superstitions.
You can watch Lokki Chhele: An Angel’s Kiss on Sony LIV.
The Changeling
The movie is based on a novel named The Changeling by Victor LaVelle. It is about a man, Apollo, who sells old books and becomes a father. But then, his wife, Emma, starts acting strange and doesn’t seem to care for their baby. Apollo thinks maybe she is suffering from postpartum depression, which is a condition that could happen to mothers after having a baby. But then, Emma does something terrible and disappears. Apollo then goes on a mission to find her.
You can watch The Changeling on Apple TV+.
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight Season 3
Po and the gang return once again in their attempt to find and secure the magical Tianshang Weapons before the evil weasel twins Klaus and Veruca can get their hands on them. Their pursuit of the magical weapons leads them to England, where they must prevent the twins from accomplishing their evil designs
You can watch the Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight Season 3 on Netflix.
Virgin River Season 5
In the fifth season of Virgin River, there are so many things happening around Melinda “Mel” Monroe, such as new relationships forming, a breakup between characters, a court trial, and much more. In this season, Mel has a tough time dealing with questions about becoming a mom because she didn't expect to get pregnant.
You can watch the Virgin River Season 5 on Netflix.
Friday Night Plan
Friday Night Plan stars Babil Khan and Amrith Jayan, who are planning to host the biggest of the year while their mom has gone on a business trip.
The Android brand has undergone several updates over the past ten years to modernise its appearance and keep up with the needs of Google's community. For instance, Google updated the Android logo in 2019 to make it easier to read and more approachable. Also, to make upcoming releases of Android clearer and easier to understand globally, the company had changed the naming standard from fancy (e.g., Android Lollipop) to simple (e.g., Android 14). Now, Google has announced that it is changing Android’s logo by capitalising the “A” to improve its appearance when placed next to Google’s logo. The company also announced that the Android robot is getting a new 3D look.
On September 5, 2023, Google said in a blogpost, “You’ll notice some subtle changes that help connect Android to Google. In addition to moving away from our longstanding lowercase stylization of ‘android,’ we’re elevating the Android logo by capitalizing the ‘A,’ adding more weight to its appearance when placed next to Google’s logo.”
While the tech giant has added more curves and personality unique to Android, the new Android stylization more closely mirrors Google’s logo and creates a balance between the two.
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The company hopes that these updates to the Android typeface will better communicate the relationship between Android devices and the Google apps and services.
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Google further mentioned that as part of its last update, the Android robot became a prominent fixture of the company’s logo, “reflecting the playfulness people have come to expect from Android.” Now, the tech giant is giving this recognisable non-human member of the Android community a new 3D look.
“The bugdroid — the face and most identifiable element of the Android robot — now appears with more dimension, and a lot more character,” Google said.
With the new 3D look, the tech giant aims to make the bugdroid appear as dynamic as Android itself. Google has also updated the robot’s full-body appearance to make sure that it can easily transition between digital and real-life environments, making it a versatile and reliable companion across channels, platforms and contexts.
Users will start seeing the new aspects of the brand identity, like the updated logo and 3D bugdroid, appear on Android devices and in more places starting this year.
As the Snapdragon Summit comes closer and is just two months away, we all await the upcoming flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. But ahead of its launch, a leaked benchmark listing has revealed some of its specs. The Snapdragon Summit is just 2 months away and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has become the talk of the town. If rumours are to be believed, the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be launched earlier than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was launched last year.
Now, ahead of its launch, we have come across a leaked benchmark listing. This gives us a hint at what to expect from the upcoming chipset that’ll power our smartphones.
Also read: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 appears on AnTuTu, claims to be 30-percent faster
Allegedly, tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to share this leak. The tipster shared a Geekbench 5 score of the RedMagic 9. It scored 5977 in multi-score and 1596 in single-score.
The device which was tested, mentions that its motherboard is the “pineapple" moniker. This is the one that is rumoured to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It runs on Android 14 and could be one of the first flagship phones to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Also, the listing revealed that the device had one primary core with 3.19GHz, next to five middle cores at 2.96GHz clock speeds, and two cores featuring 2.27GHz. Hence, according to Digital Chat Station, the chipset could have one Cortex X4, five Cortex-A720, and two Cortex-A520, respectively. In addition to this, it will be equipped by an Adreno 750 GPU.
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The leak by Digital Chat Stating suggests that the device is using just a regular version of the chipset and there could be another version for the same chipset. This was true for this year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy" that was used especially for the Galaxy S23 series and other premium smartphones.
Make room in your gaming setup because Samsung has recently unveiled a brand new addition to its Odyssey series, the Odyssey Neo G9 monitor. It features a Dual UHD display, a sort of first-of-its-kind feature because HP also did something similar with dual 1440p resolution displays. The monitor is coupled with Quantum Matrix Technology, ensuring superior picture quality.
The display specifications are also impressive, with a 57-inch large screen that has a 1000R curvature with a 7680×2160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio. The monitor utilizes quantum mini LED technology with the VESA Display HDR 1000 specification and has a Matte Display with sAGAR (Super Anti-Glare, Anti–reflection) film.
Also read: Samsung's upcoming Odyssey Neo G9 could be the 'first' 8K, ultrawide gaming monitor
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Features, Specifications, Price in India
Performance-wise, the Odyssey Neo G9 has a 240Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and supports AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro. Moreover, it has DisplayPort 2.1 support, Display Stream Compression (DSC), a peak brightness of 1000 nits, and a contrast 1000000:1 ratio. The monitor looks sleek and minimalist featuring an Ergonomic Stand. It also features PBP (picture-by-picture) and PIP (picture-in-picture) capabilities. Also, the Auto Source Switch+ feature automatically detects and switches to new source signals, eliminating the need for manual switching.
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In terms of connectivity, the monitor is equipped with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and a USB Hub. It is priced at ₹225,000 and is available in white colour in India. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 monitor can be purchased from the Samsung Shop, Amazon, and major retail stores. Samsung is also offering a no-cost EMI option with an ₹10,000 instant discount on purchases made from the Samsung E-store between August 24th and 31st, and an ₹3,500 discount on credit and debit cards from leading banks.
With a super high price tag and frankly a ridiculous feature set, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is, for the lack of a better word, a ridiculous monitor. But will it stand true to the performance it promises and deliver real-world value to gamers? Stay tuned for our review to find that out.
The Apple iPhone 15 launch is just around the corner and like every year, the hype around the new iPhone models is through the roof. This year, we will finally see a type-C charging port on Apple iPhones as per the rumours. We had recently reported that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models may come with Thunderbolt support with type-C. Now, a report has hinted of new iPhone 15 models being limited to USB 2.0 speeds.
As per researcher Majin Bu on Twitter, the new iPhone 15 USB type-C cable will be 1.6 metres long and will have 16 pins, along with support for USB 2.0 20V3A, which limits the data transfer speeds to a rate of 480Mbps. If true, this will mean that the data transfer won't be any faster on the new iPhones despite having a new charging connector. The researcher has also claimed that the cables are now longer (1.6m) and thicker, which means they will be more durable.
Also read: Apple fans, the iPhone 15 Pro Max might get delayed this year, as per reports
Now, while this report is contradictory to the previous rumours of some iPhone 15 models coming with Thunderbolt capability. However, there are a few possible scenarios. First, Apple may be limiting the vanilla iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models to USB 2.0 speeds, while bringing Thunderbolt capabilities to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, allowing the "Pro" models to enjoy up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds.
This is similar to Apple's strategy with the iPad lineup. For example, the new iPad Pro models come with Thunderbolt, while the iPad Air has USB-C 3.1 standard, and the 10th generation iPad is still on USB 2.0 even with the USB-C port. With type-C charging, Apple iPhones are now said to support up to 35W fast charging, as reported earlier. Further, we may also see a Dynamic Island on both the iPhone 15 vanilla and iPhone 15 Pro models.
Recently, we had gotten our first look at how the new charging cable from Apple may look like. Leaked images online hint at a longer, braided USB-C to USB-C cable that may also match the colour of the iPhone. We have seen similar type-C cables for the Apple iPad previously, but with the iPhone, the company may go a step ahead to match the cable with the colour of the smartphone.
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Chandrayaan-3, started its journey to the Moon from Sriharikota’s second launch pad, has successfully landed on Moon’s surface. This is a remarkable moment for India, as it is the only country to land on the Moon’s south pole. Now Vikram Lander, the landing module will release the Pragyan Rover which will find water and analyse the chemical composition on the Moon's surface in a lunar day. However, Chandrayaan-3 had to face a lot of challenges in making this possible.
3 challenges Chandrayaan-3 had to face
The Moon’s south pole is an area which witnesses perpetual darkness for billions of years and even the temperatures here are way too extreme. Prior to Chandrayaan 3, four other international attempts to land on the moon's lunar surface had failed. This included Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft, Chandrayaan 2, a Japanese and an Israeli non-profit attendant. They failed just a few minutes prior to their landing.
Also read: Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Mission: ISRO releases images of the Lunar far side captured by LHDAC
The moon’s surface is not flat and stable and witnesses many moonquakes. This has caused the moon’s surface to have lobate scarps. According to a research by The Physical Research Laboratory, which is a National Research Institute for Space and allied sciences, supported by Department of Space, Government of India and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a ~58 km long segment of lobate scarp situated at an average horizontal distance of ~6 km in the west of the proposed primary landing site”. This could have caused a major issue during Chandrayaan 3’s landing.
Also read: Chandrayaan-3: Where and how to watch historic ISRO moon landing
The landing site identified for Chandrayaan-3 had two major scraps close to it and as mentioned earlier, moonquakes are common in the area. According to research studies the 58-km long segment of Scrap 1 has been “seismically active recently”. This could have caused ground shaking likely related to the movements along lobate scarps. This would have further led to boulder-falls and landslides obstructing the landing.
Chandrayaan-3 mission is going smoothly as planned, and the spacecraft has successfully started separating modules in space. The landing module, Vikram Lander, named in honour of Vikram Sarabhai, is finally detached from the propulsion module. India is just a few hours away from becoming the first country to land on the lunar south pole of the Moon. The Vikram lander is scheduled to land on Moon in the evening at 6:04 PM IST. If you are interested in watching the live streaming of the landing, here’s how you can do it.
Where and how to watch Chandrayaan-3 moon landing
On various platforms, the live telecast of India’s Lunar Mission, Chandrayaan-3, will be shown. You can watch the Vikram Lander landing on the moon on ISRO’s social media handles like Facebook, Youtube or on ISRO’s website and on Doordarshan TV as well. The live telecast will start on all of these platforms at 5:20 PM IST, and interested viewers can start watching the landing from 5:27 PM IST.
Also read: Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Mission: ISRO releases images of the Lunar far side captured by LHDAC
As for the recent updates, the landing module is currently finding a spot to soft-land on the Moon. India is just some steps away from being the fourth country to soft-land on the Moon. The other three countries are the US, Russia and China.
The next step after landing will be the release of Pragyan Rover to search for water and study the chemical composition of the surface of the Moon during a lunar day.
Chandrayaan-2, which was launched in 2019, said hello to Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Module on Monday, announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation. They mentioned that both of these spacecraft can talk to each other.
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ISRO also said that India is getting closer to completing another mission to the Moon, which is Chandrayaan-3. This mission aims to safely land on the Moon's surface. This is a big achievement for India in science, engineering, technology, and industry. It shows that India is making good progress in exploring space, according to the space agency.
Twitter lookalike Threads was rolled out recently on July 5 and took the internet by quite the storm. But it turns out that the hype was really short-lived as the App is seeing a massive decline in active users. Currently, the Zuckerberg Twitter alternative is really struggling to regain its popularity with users.
At the time of its launch on July 5, 2023, Threads got almost every Instagram user onboard with its popularity soaring high. It made records by gaining more than 100 million sign-ups on the App within the first five days of its launch.
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Zuckerberg had even used the correct timeline to launch his new App as Twitter was facing a lot of backlash for the new policies rolled out by Elon Musk and people saw it as an alternative to the blue-bird App. But it now seems that Threads only had a small shot at fame and couldn’t beat Twitter.
As mentioned earlier, Threads had gained more than 100 million users within the first five days but a month later the Meta App is struggling with only 10.3 million daily active users. Reports suggest that about 79% of the initial users have stopped using the app altogether. Other reports reveal that Threads has lost more than half of its users already. A Reuters report cited an internal call from Meta, revealing that Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Threads’ retention was 'better than what the executives had expected, it was not perfect'.
A new report by Indian Express cites Similarweb, revealing that Threads had about 49.3 million active users on July 7. But now the numbers have dropped disappointingly to just 10.3 million active users. Further, the report reveals that initially, the average time spent on this new social media platform was about 21 minutes which has now dropped down to just 3 minutes per day.
Also read: Threads isn’t threading enough and here is why we think it is so
Considering this data, Meta is reportedly strategising to bring back its engagement through various new features including but not limited to a web version, mention buttons etc.
Apart from physical damage to your computer, malware is probably the biggest threat to most computing devices you use. And often we do not know how to deal with the situation if malware or virus has entered our computer system. Malware can be any malicious code or program that sneaks into your PC, and it includes but is not limited to viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other unwanted software that get installed in your devices without your knowledge. Once malware gets installed in your system, cyber criminals can easily access your personal and sensitive information. Run unwanted ads, take control of your devices and in most cases demand money. Now let me tell you how to get rid of malware from your computer or PC.
How malware can infect your computer
There are many pathways through which malware can enter your device.
1) When you download stuff from illegal or shady websites. 2) Using compromises hard drives or USB pen drives. 3) Clicking on fake links (phishing links) sent to your device, via pop ups, mails, or messages. 4) Downloading content from illegal or pirated file sharing websites.
How to check for malware on your PC
You might not be able to know when malware enters your device but be on a lookout for these signs.
1) Your computer could suddenly slow down, crash or show error signs. 2) You are unable to shut it down. 3) You cannot uninstall the said software. 4) Unexpected and too many ads constantly pop up on your PC screen. 5) Your laptop computer runs out of battery quickly. 6) Your internet homepage keeps changing in your web browser.
How to remove the malware from your computer
1) You need to download antivirus software on your device. 2) Check if it’s up to date and turn on automatic updates. 3) Next, scan your device for any virus or malware. 4) Delete anything that seems unsafe or problematic. 5) If this doesn’t work, then backup your data and reinstall your operating system.
To be extra safe and avoid any such problems, stay away from suspicious websites, popups and unwanted links.
Samsung’s new F-series smartphone has hit the Indian market. Today Samsung introduced the Galaxy F34 5G which boasts a sAMOLED display. The smartphone is available for pre-orders. It comes in two memory options that are 6GB+ 128GB and 8GB+ 128GB. Samsung is known for its impressive display in smartphones. But apart from the display, let’s see what more this budget smartphone has to offer.
Starting with the display configuration, the Samsung Galaxy F34 5G features a 6.46-inch sAMOLED display that supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with FHD+ resolution and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy F54 might be priciest F-series phone, will it be worth it?
Talking about the performance, it is powered by Samsung's Exynos 1280 processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage as I mentioned before. It runs on Android 12 operating system. It is packed with a 6000mAh battery and the smartphone claims to last up to two days straight on a single charge.
On the camera front, it sports a 50-megapixel OIS ‘no shake’ primary camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. Samsung Galaxy F34 5G comes with a 13-megapixel selfie shooter.
Moving to the prices and availability, the Samsung Galaxy F34 5G launched in India at a starting price of ₹18,999 for the 6GB RAM variant. However, the top model is priced at ₹20,999. You can purchase the all new Samsung Galaxy F34 5G from Samsung’s online store or Flipkart, as it is available there for pre-orders. The sale of the smartphone will most likely start from August 12.
Also read: Samsung set to launch a new F-Series model, the Galaxy F54: Expected specifications
Interestingly, there is also a 10 percent instant discount on ICICI Bank Credit and Debit cards, an additional ₹1,000 deduction via cashback or coupon, and another ₹2,000 discount on HDFC Bank Credit non-EMI, Credit, and Debit EMI transactions.
A subsidiary of Foxconn, a Taiwan-based company said to be the world’s largest technology manufacturer, is reportedly having discussions with Tamil Nadu state to invest $200 million to set up a new plant for electronics components.
Last week, state officials of Tamil Nadu, headed by the Chief Minister and the CEO of Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) Brand Cheng met to discuss the said investment that they want to make in the state, according to several reports. The government informed about the same in a statement. However, not much was elaborated upon at the time.
A source close to Economic Times revealed that Foxconn Industrial Internet shared their willingness with the state officials and shared that they want to invest $180-$200 million in the facility that they want to set up here.
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However, there has not been an official comment on the same by Foxconn Industrial Internet. Neither are we sure if the new plant will be used for manufacturing Apple iPhones or products for some other company. As we await more information on this deal, Foxconn already has a huge campus near Chennai City in Tamil Nadu where Apple’s iPhones are assembled.
If the talks are successful, Foxconn is aiming at a completion by 2024, and further investments will be flown in later on, according to sources. Not just Tamil Nadu, according to sources, the Foxconn group is also willing to invest in the western state of Gujarat. They are also in talk with the state and wish to enter the Indian semiconductor business.
Also read: Apple AirPods will be made in Telangana, thanks to new Foxconn plant
Even Karnataka state mentioned that just last week they had a sitting with Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) and they even committed to invest $1.07 billion to set up a new plant in the state, reported Economic Times.
It seems that Foxconn has big plans to expand in India and are looking at all possible alternatives. This is great news for India's manufacturing aspirations, especially in the specialized electronics segment.
July 27, 2023 at 06:26PM OnePlus confirmed the Ace 2 Pro in August and the phone will feature the world's first aerospace-grade three-dimensional vapour chamber, the Tiangong Cooling System. The company launches the Ace series smartphone exclusively in China, and for the rest of the world, they are launched as the OnePlus' R models. OnePlus might launch the Ace 2 Pro in other regions as the OnePlus 12R or some other device. Now let’s talk about the Tiangong cooling system.
What is the Tiangong Cooling System and its effects on thermal performance ? According to OnePlus, the Tiangong Cooling System incorporates the most powerful Vapour Chamber in the industry, leaving behind the current standards by at least two generations. The VC area is 9140mm², making it the only 10,000-level VC in the industry. Also read: OnePlus 12 and 12R will repeat design wins, sport Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC suggest leaks Tiangong takes inspiration from the heat dissipation structure of space rocket engine nozzles, bringing Laval airway technology into the mobile phone VC. Its aerospace-level space cooling structure upgrades smartphone cooling with three-dimensional capabilities. OnePlus has featured a dual-circulation heat dissipation system in a single VC piece. This system increases the working water volume for better heat absorption and the gas-liquid circulation cavity volume has also increased. OnePlus utilises aerospace-grade materials in the Tiangong cooling system, such as diamond thermally conductive gel and superconducting thermal graphite. Also read: OnePlus 11R specifications have just been leaked Compared to the previous generation, thermal conductivity has improved by 60%, and the new aerospace-grade superconducting thermal graphite boasts a 41% increase in thermal conductivity compared to commonly used heat-dissipating graphite in the industry. Rumours suggest that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will boast a 120Hz 1.5K curved OLED screen, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, and support for 150W SuperVOOC fast charging.
OnePlus fans, grab something so that you won’t fall off and hurt yourself! The brand has finally announced its first foldable smartphone. The company tries to steal the charm of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event where it launched two latest generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. OnePlus tweeted “OPEN when others FOLD”, which confirms the name of the smartphone, OnePlus Open.
The OnePlus Open was previously confirmed by renders leaked by Smartprix in collaboration with Onleaks. GSMarena recently leaked the renders of Oppo Find N3, another foldable smartphone which could launch soon exclusively in China. Tipsters are suggesting that the OnePlus Open could be the rebranded version of Oppo Find N3. So the Chinese market will get Oppo Find N3 and the rest of the world will get the OnePlus Open.
Also read: OnePlus V Fold leaks leave very little to the imagination: Should Samsung be worried?
OnePlus has not come up with specification of the Open yet. But thanks to leaks and rumours, we can get the idea from there.
The OnePlus Open is expected to be equipped with a 6.3-inch cover AMOLED display which is backed with the FHD+ resolution. The display will reportedly support up to 120Hz refresh rate. There might be a punch-hole cutout on the cover screen, which will house a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The main display could be a 7.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display, backed with 1900 X 2100 pixels. This will also come with a 120Hz refresh rate, according to the leaks. The unfolded display is also rumoured to boast a selfie camera of 32-megapixel.
Talking about the performance, the OnePlus Open is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which will be paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. A 4800mAh battery is expected in the OnePlus Open along with a 67-watt fast charging support.
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OnePlus Open is also expected to follow the camera configuration of OnePlus 11 except the telephoto sensor. It might have a 50-megapixel primary camera along with a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
The OnePlus Open looks like a power-packed foldable smartphone. However, if compared to Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Open has powerful cameras. Although, we should note that these specs are totally based on rumours. Stay tuned for more information!
Amazon India is bringing another big sale called Amazon Great Freedom Festival. This comes in advance of India’s Independence Day. The sale kicks off on August 5 and goes till August 9, 2023. If you were a non-prime user who was dejected that you couldn’t take part in Prime Day, you can avail amazing discounts in this sale.
Amazon Great Freedom Festival: Aug 5-9
Although this sale is applicable for all, if you are a Prime member, you can access the Amazon Great Freedom Festival 12 hours earlier, i.e., August 4 at 12 PM IST.
However, once the sale window opens for all, the discounts will be the same for you, Prime user or not.
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Let’s check out the discounts now.
Amazon Great Freedom Festival offers
Here’s the category-wise breakdown:
up to 40% off on smartphones and accessories up to 40% off on laptops and gaming laptops up to 75% off on headphones, speakers, and computer accessories up to 80% off on smartwatches up to 50% off on tablets up to 60% off on smart TVs up to 55% off premium TVs up to 55% off on Alexa, Fire TV, and Kindle devices up to 70% off on storage devices
With smartphones, Amazon has also mentioned other offers like up to 12 months No Cost EMI, and up to ₹35,000 exchange discount.
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Budget phones could start at ₹5,999 and mobile accessories at ₹69.
There will be discounts on other product categories too, but here we have focussed on consumer tech. In the coming days, the company should be revealing more details about the sale. We will keep you posted.
Samsung has announced the Indian prices of various products that were launched in the Galaxy Unpacked Event 2023. This includes the new Galaxy foldables namely the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, new wearables namely, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, and new tablets namely, the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Let's check out these crazy products and their crazy prices here.
But before we do, note that the Z Flip 5 and the Z Fold 5 are being manufactured in Samsung's Noida facility. This comes as part of the company's Make in India, Make for India initiative.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 India price, offers, and other details
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display along with 120Hz refresh rate. The cover screen features a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display. The phone has a dual camera setup having a configuration of 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel. There’s even going to be a 10-megapixel selfie shooter.
The phone will run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC for Galaxy paired with up to 8GB 512GB. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 packs a battery of 3,700mAh.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available in India at ₹99,999 for the 8+256GB model and ₹109,999 for the 12+512GB variant on all major online and offline retail stores from August 18. You can pick it in Mint, Cream, Graphite and Lavender colours. If you buy it from Samsung.com, you can get the Gray, Green and Blue colour options too.
Those of you who pre-book the Z Flip 5 gets benefits worth ₹20,000 (including ₹12,000 upgrade and ₹8,000 bank cashback), and up to 9 months no cost EMI purchase option.
Additionally, if you pre-book it today at 12 PM during the Samsung Live event, you can get a silicone case with ring worth ₹4,199 for free.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 India price, offers, and other details
It features a 7.6-inch QXGA Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen. The cover screen on the other hand features 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display.
You can spot a 10-megapixel selfie camera on the cover display, a 4-megapixel under display camera. And finally the triple camera setup offers a combination of a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 50-megapixel main camera and a 10-megapixel lens.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC for Galaxy roomed with up to 12GB+1TB. The phone is backed by a 4,400mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available in India at ₹1,54,999 for the 12+256GB model, ₹1,64,999 for the 12+512GB variant, and ₹1,84,999 for the 12+1TB model from August 18 on all leading online and offline retail outlets. The first two models come in Icy Blue, Cream, and Phantom Black colours. The 512GB model can be purchased in Icy Blue colour only. Buy it in the exclusive Platinum colour from the Samsung.com.
Those of you who pre-book the Z Fold 5 gets benefits worth ₹23,000 (including ₹5,000 upgrade and ₹8,000 bank cashback; Buy 256GB in this pre-booking window and you'll get 512GB, which is another ₹10,000 benefit), and up to 9 months no cost EMI purchase option.
Additionally, if you pre-book it today at 12 PM during the Samsung Live event, you can get a standing case with strap worth ₹6,299 for free.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 launched with major upgrades: Better display, faster processor and more
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 India price, offers, and other details
The Galaxy Tab S9 features an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and runs on customised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. On the camera front, you will spot a 13-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel selfie shooter. It offers up to 12GB RAM 256GB storage and packs a 8400mAh battery.
The Tab S9 (WiFi) price starts at ₹72,999 but after ₹9,000 bank cashback and ₹5000 upgrade bonus, the net effective price becomes ₹58,999. The 5G model, meanwhile starts at ₹85,999 but after all discounts, the net effective price becomes ₹71,999. It goes on sale from August 18. You can pre-order it starting today at 12 PM from Samsung and other online and offline stores.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus India price, offers, and other details
This Galaxy Tab is quite similar to the previous one. It however features a 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It also comes with the same processor but packs a 10,090mAh battery. It features a 13-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. There’s a 12-megapixel selfie shooter too.
The Tab S9 Plus (WiFi) price starts at ₹90,999 but after ₹11,000 bank cashback and ₹7000 upgrade bonus, the net effective price becomes ₹72,999. The 5G model starts at ₹104,999 but you can grab it for the net effective price of ₹86,999 after the cashback and upgrade bonus. The availability details are the same as above.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra India price, offers, and other details
The most premium tablet of this series sports a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Further, it has a dual camera set up in the rear with 13-megapixel and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. There’s a dual camera setup in the front too, featuring a 12MP + 12MP camera. It also features the same processor but comes with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra packs a 11,200mAh battery.
The Tab S9 Ultra (WiFi) price starts at ₹108,999 but after ₹12,000 bank cashback and ₹8000 upgrade bonus, the net effective price becomes ₹88,999. The 5G model starts at ₹122,999 but you can grab it for the net effective price of ₹102,999 after the cashback and upgrade bonus. The availability details are the same as above.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 launched: 6 things beyond specs that are worth knowing
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 India price, offers, and other details
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 offers two variants, each in two colour options: 44mm: Graphite, Sliver 40mm: Graphite, Gold
The watch features a sapphire crystal display. The 44mm watch has a 1.5-inchSuper AMOLED. Whereas the 40mm watch has a 1.3-inch Super AMOLED. It works on a Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz processor. It offers 2GB RAM 16GB storage. You can expect upto 40 hours of battery life when Always On Display is off. And up to 30 hours when Always On Display is on. It runs on the Wear OS Powered by Samsung.
The Watch 6 40MM BT is priced at ₹29,999 but after ₹6000 bank cashback and ₹4000 upgrade bonus, you can get it for ₹19,999. The LTE model, meanwhile, will set you back ₹33,999 but after the discounts, will be available for ₹23,999. It goes on sale from August 18. You can pre-book it from noon on July 27 through Samsung website and other online and offline retail shops.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic India price, offers, and other details
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic offers two variants, each in two colour options: 47mm : Black, Silver 43mm : Black, Silver
The 47mm watch has a 1.5-inchSuper AMOLED, whereas the 43mm watch has a 1.3-inch Super AMOLED. The 47mm watch offers a battery worth 425mAh, meanwhile the 43mm one has 300mAh.
The Watch 6 Classic 43MM BT is priced at ₹36,999 but after ₹6000 bank cashback and ₹4000 upgrade bonus, you can get it for ₹26,999. The LTE model, meanwhile, will set you back ₹40,999 but after the discounts, will be available for ₹30,999. The availability details are the same as above.
It is that time of the year again! Amazon’s Prime Days sale is here with some exciting deals and discounts that can be availed by you to get great deals across the website. And we are here to bring you some of the best gadget deals on Amazon during the Prime Days sale.
Some of the deals have been getting unlocked for Prime subscribers through the last few days in a staggered way. But worry not; most deals now are open to everyone!
Also read: Best thin-and-light laptop deals on Amazon Prime Day sale
We have listed out deals on smartphones, TVs, tablets, and many more gadgets and tech that you would have been waiting to get your hands on. So, now is the time to make the most of the discounts and bank offers available on Amazon. Here we have picked for you some of the best deals on Amazon’s Alexa-enabled Echo smart speakers and devices. So, let’s have a look at some of the best deals on Amazon Echo smart speakers available at a discounted price during the Amazon Prime Days sale –
Echo Dot (4th Gen, 2020 release) with clock
During the Prime Days sale, the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen, 2020 release) smart speaker is selling at a discounted price of Rs 2249 only! This is half of its original price of Rs 4499. Despite the launch of a newer generation Echo Dot, the 5th Gen (2023 release), this continues to be a strong recommendation for many who are looking to get into the Amazon Alexa ecosystem.
It comes decked out with a ton of features, including a clock so that you can get updates on what time of the day it is when you are around without having to look at your phones! And we have already sung praises about Alexa’s capabilities and its integration with the Echo line of speakers. So, it is a deal definitely worth considering. Buy now
Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
If you are out there looking to spend even less money on a smart speaker and are a fan of the puck-shaped design of the previous generation Amazon Echo speakers, then the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) could be the perfect deal for you.
It retains most of the features and functionality of its newer and more expensive cousins, and its price of ₹1,949, which is 57 per cent below its MRP, makes it a great entry-level offering for those of you looking for your first Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speaker and are on a sub ₹2,000 budget. Buy now
Echo Pop
The Amazon Echo Pop showed up at the Digit Test Centre, and it impressed us with the features it came packing with and its performance as well! During the Prime Days sale, Amazon Echo Pop is available on Amazon for a price of ₹3,949.
Also read: Best deals on smartphone under ₹10,000 on Amazon Prime Day 2023
The Echo Pop stands out from the rest of the current generation of Echo speakers with its unique design and aesthetic that will appeal to fans of minimalist interior designs. The speaker is loud enough to fill a small room at max volume, with the voice command pickup being one of the best there is in the market right now! Buy now
Redmi 80 cm (32 inches) HD Ready Smart LED Fire TV
Amazon and Xiaomi came together to build a TV that would definitely attract the fans of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant! The smart assistant has been backed in seamlessly with the OS of this HD Ready (1366x768) smart TV to make a package that would fit in any smart home ecosystem centred around Amazon Alexa.
There’s a dedicated button on the remote that lets you conveniently trigger the smart assistant. All this, for ₹10,999, 56 per cent below the MRP of ₹24,999 makes it a deal to consider definitely! Buy now
Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device
If you have a television already and are looking to spice things up, then the Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device is for you! This streaming stick not only adds tons of features and functionality to your TV, but also brings along the convenience of Alexa with it! You can get your hands on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device during the Prime Days sale for ₹3,499 which is almost half its original price! Buy now
Disclaimer: Deal prices as of the time of writing this story, deal prices are subject to change as per retailers' availability and other conditions which Digit has no control over.
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Tiangong takes inspiration from the heat dissipation structure of space rocket engine nozzles, bringing Laval airway technology into the mobile phone VC. Its aerospace-level space cooling structure upgrades smartphone cooling with three-dimensional capabilities. OnePlus has featured a dual-circulation heat dissipation system in a single VC piece. This system increases the working water volume for better heat absorption and the gas-liquid circulation cavity volume has also increased. OnePlus utilises aerospace-grade materials in the Tiangong cooling system, such as diamond thermally conductive gel and superconducting thermal graphite. Also read: OnePlus 11R specifications have just been leaked 
Compared to the previous generation, thermal conductivity has improved by 60%, and the new aerospace-grade superconducting thermal graphite boasts a 41% increase in thermal conductivity compared to commonly used heat-dissipating graphite in the industry. Rumours suggest that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will boast a 120Hz 1.5K curved OLED screen, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, and support for 150W SuperVOOC fast charging.
