The UK-based consumer tech firm Nothing confirmed on Tuesday that it is preparing to launch a new product, rumoured to be the Nothing Open Ear Headset, later this month. The startup, LED by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has been teasing the release of a yet-to-be-named product over the past few weeks. The company has not provided specific details about the type of device or its specifications.
In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Nothing shared a brief video showing two rounded cables briefly touching. The video was accompanied by the text “out in the open” and an announcement that a new product would be unveiled on September 24. No further details have been released.
The teaser suggests the potential launch of a Nothing Open Ear Headset headset, a design commonly seen in products such as the Soundcore AeroFit Pro or Aftershokz OpenFit Air. However, nothing has been confirmed as to whether this product will be a new set of earphones. Interestingly, sometime back, a listing on Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) website suggested that the yet-to-be-launched product could be called Nothing Ear Open, as this name was registered.
Nothing Open-ear wireless earphones are designed to sit outside the ear canal, allowing users to stay aware of their surroundings while listening to audio. However, these headsets typically allow more sound leakage than in-ear designs, diminishing the listening experience in noisy environments.
TWS launched by Nothing:
Nothing has made a significant mark in the audio industry with several unique TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds offerings. These products are notable for their innovative designs and sound performance. Below is an overview of the key TWS models launched by Nothing:
Nothing Ear (1): Launched in 2021, the Nothing Ear (1) was the company’s first TWS. It featured active noise cancellation (ANC), clear sound quality, and a transparent design that quickly caught attention. Priced competitively, it was equipped with 11.6mm dynamic drivers, offering strong bass and crisp audio.
Nothing Ear (Stick): In late 2022, the Nothing Ear Stick was released with a focus on design innovation, featuring a cylindrical charging case that resembles a lipstick tube. However, it did not have ANC like the Ear (1). It was equipped with 12.6mm drivers for punchy bass and balanced sound but did not come with silicone ear tips, which some users found less suitable for noisy environments.
Nothing Ear (2): In early 2023, a new model was introduced as an upgrade to the Ear (1), with improved ANC, sound quality, and personalization options. It maintained the transparent design of its predecessor and introduced new features such as LHDC codec support for high-resolution audio. The Nothing Ear (2) also boasts enhanced environmental noise cancellation, making it well-suited for noisy environments.
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy F05 in India, expanding its F series just days after unveiling the Galaxy M05. The Galaxy F05 shares the same specifications as the M05, except that it has a leather-patterned back.
The Galaxy F05 has a 6.7-inch HD+ display, housing an 8MP front-facing camera in a notch. It supports a 60Hz refresh rate and an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor, which is paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The processor comprises dual Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. For graphics, it integrates an ARM Mali-G52 GPU clocked at 1000MHz.
In terms of dimensions, the phone measures 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8mm and weighs 195 grams. The battery offers a substantial 5000mAh capacity, with Fast charging capability, though the device lacks an included charging brick.
It runs on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI Core 6.0 overlay. The company has confirmed that the device will receive two major Android OS updates along with four years of security patches.
The Galaxy F05 sports a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the back. Security features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, though it does not come with a charger in the box.
The Galaxy F05 has 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded to 1TB using a microSD card. It also includes a 3.5mm audio jack, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
The Galaxy F05 is available in Twilight Blue and is priced at Rs 7,999 for the sole variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. Sales will begin on September 20, through Samsung’s official website and select retail outlets across India.
Google has updated its Search widget for Apple’s devices, making it easier to access Gemini on iPhones via a new shortcut that can be set to trigger Gemini when clicked. As of now, Google allows only for three shortcuts in its widget but with the latest update, you can not only customise these but add a fourth one.
As spotted by 9to5Google, the Search widget of the Google App on iPhone and iPad now offers customisable shortcuts, including to Gemini. The current implementation of the medium-sized Google search widget involves a pill-shaped search bar at the top with three shortcuts below it, for Lens, Voice Search, and Incognito.
However, with the latest update, Google has updated its widget, allowing for easier access to Gemini on iPhones. Google has not only added the functionality to customise these shortcuts from a given list of options, but has also added a fourth shortcut that can be added. The list of available shortcuts includes:
If you want, you can also set it to ‘None’, so a fourth shortcut won’t appear. As you’d have also noticed, the Gemini option is also present, which will trigger the Gemini section in the Google app so you can instantly access it without having to fiddle through the Google app first.
To edit the shortcuts, tap your profile picture in the top-right corner of the Google app then go to Settings and then Widgets. You can also set a Widget theme with Earth, Abstract art, and Solid colours, and can also set the background of the widget to refresh daily.
Meanwhile, Google recently began rolling out the Calendar extension in Gemini. To create and manage your Calendar events, you’ll need to connect Google Workspace to Gemini Apps. Once done, you can ask the Gemini app to create or show an event from Google Calendar.
Reliance, earlier this month, launched a new service called Jio iActivate allowing users to enable hassle-free SIM activation where the SIM card is delivered to the user. The service has quickly garnered attention of the users online and here’s everything you should know about it.
What is Reliance Jio iActivate service?
Jio has introduced iActivate, a feature that enables users to activate their SIM cards entirely from home through their mobile devices. The process is simple—users need to capture a live selfie or video for identity verification and upload the required documents, all from their phone. This eliminates the need for any physical visits or paperwork, offering a seamless experience.
For those who prefer another route, Jio also provides a free SIM card delivery service. Customers can order a SIM online, and when it arrives, the delivery agent will assist in completing the activation right at the doorstep. Both options make getting started with Jio quick and hassle-free.
To access Jio’s iActivate service, you need to follow the steps below:
Download the MyJio App from Google Play Store or Apple App store
Once logged in, scroll down and find the “Get Jio SIM – iActivate” option and tap on it.
Next, enter the required details and tap on Generate OTP.
Now, choose between an eSIM or a physical SIM, as per your preference.
Select the ‘Jio iActivate’ option and proceed.
For KYC, you can carry out the process either through Aadhaar OTP or through Digilocker.
The service is entirely free which means you do not have to pay any extra fee for validating it. If a customer doesn’t want to do the process via the app, they can contact the Jio sales store near them or customer care team to get a new SIM card delivered to their address.
Does competition offer a similar service?
Jio’s main competitor, Airtel, also offers a similar service where users can get either a prepaid or a postpaid SIM card home-delivered. We couldn’t find an option to instantly apply for a new e-SIM through the Airtel Thanks app, which is an option Jio offers through its iActivate service. Vodafone Idea also offers a similar home delivery service for its SIM card but again, an e-SIM activation option is missing. However, both Airtel and Vi offer the home delivery of SIM free of cost.
Today’s the day when Apple’s whole portfolio of products gets updated with a new major software update, including iOS 18 for iPhones, iPadOS 18 for iPads, watchOS 11 for Apple Watches, tvOS 18 for Apple TV devices, and macOS Sequoia for all the macOS powered MacBooks and other Mac devices. Here are the supported models and features for these new updates.
iOS 18: Supported models, Features
Apple will now allow users to put icons anywhere on the home screen grid, a functionality available to Android users since the operating system’s inception.
Next up, there’s a new Theme engine that’ll add a single tint colour to all icons and widgets. Think of it as Apple’s version of Material You theming which Google introduced in Android years ago, beginning with Android 12. Apple is also allowing users to have icons with a black background when dark mode is enabled, something that’s also available on Android.
In iOS 18, you get a redesigned control center with multiple pages and third-party Appsupport. Again, both of these features have been available on Android for years now.
In addition, Apple has also introduced the ability to record and transcribe calls on iPhone with iOS 18. Audio transcription will only be available in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Moreover, whenever you begin recording the call, the person on the other end will be notified about the same for privacy reasons.
Next, the lock screen shortcuts for flashlight and camera can also be changed now, similar to how Android allows the same. Then, on iOS 18, locked and hidden apps offer users peace of mind to users that information they want to keep private, such as app notifications and content, will not inadvertently be seen by others. Users can now lock an app; and for additional privacy, they can hide an app, moving it to a locked, hidden apps folder. When an app is locked or hidden, content like messages or emails inside the app are hidden from search, notifications, and other places across the system.
Further, iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence to supported iPhone models, that unlocks new ways for users to enhance their writing and communicate more effectively. With brand-new, systemwide Writing Tools built into iOS 18, users can rewrite, proofread, and summarise text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps. Not all the features of Apple Intelligence are available at the moment, as they’ll be added with subsequent iOS 18.x updates later this year.
Apple has also added RCS support in iOS 18 which brings read and delivery receipts along with richer media for those who do not use iMessage, such as those on Android. A new Passwords app is now also available to iOS users, similar to Google’s Password Manager and other third-party password manager apps. Apps like Health, Fitness, Home, Reminders, Calendar, Photos, Notes, Journal, Safari, Apple Maps, and more, have also been updated with new features in iOS 18.
The supported models for iOS 18 include:
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPadOS 18: Supported models, Features
iPadOS 18 finally brings a calculator app to the iPad, featuring an intuitive new addition called Math Notes. Apart from being a regular calculator, the app allows users to type or write out mathematical expressions and see them instantly solved in their own handwriting. They can also assign values to variables when learning new concepts in class, calculating a budget, and more.
Then there’s also a new graphing feature so users can write or type an equation and insert a graph instantly, and can even add multiple equations on the same graph to see how they relate. And Math Notes are automatically accessible in the Notes app in the new Math Notes folder.
The basic and scientific calculators on iPad allow users to view entire expressions before completing them. The history feature helps track previous calculations, while unit conversions enable quick conversions of length, weight, currencies, and more.
Similar to iOS 18, the new theme engine is also included in iPadOS 18. In addition, app icons and widgets can be placed in any open position on the Home Screen grid so a user can actually view their wallpaper which makes sense considering iPads have huge screens. Icons can now be customized to appear exactly how users want — light, dark, or with a tint. Even the app icons and widgets on the home screen can be resized to the user’s preferred size.
As for the control center, it shows new groups of a user’s most-utilised controls, such as media playback, Home controls, and connectivity, as well as the ability to easily swipe between each. This allows it to have multiple pages. Users can now add controls from supported third-party apps into Control Center all from one place.
Apple intelligence is also being made available on those iPads that have an M1 chip or later. That means the likes of iPad Mini, iPad, and some iPad Air and iPad Pro models are out of this equation. Apple intelligence introduces the same AI features that have been added to iPhones.
iPads are powerful devices for gaming and Apple is fully utilising that potential with the introduction of a new Game Mode. This mode minimizes background activity to sustain consistently high frame rates for hours of continuous gameplay. In addition, Game Mode dramatically reduces audio Latency when paired with AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and makes wireless game controllers even more responsive.
There’s a new smart script feature which automatically straightens user’s handwritten text in real time. Additionally, there’s a new Passwords app that can store and generate passwords, an updated Freeform app with improved diagramming and layout along with a new Scenes feature, hands-free Siri interactions with AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), distraction-free reading in Safari with auto-generated Summaries, and more. Updates for apps like Maps, Fitness+, Calendar, Home, Apple TV, and more, have also been introduced.
Supported models for iPadOS 18 include:
iPad: 2019 and later
iPad mini: 2019 and later
iPad Air: 2019 and later
iPad Pro 2018 and later
tvOS 18: Supported models, Features
tvOS 18 introduces intelligent features like InSight, which displays timely information about actors, characters, and music from every live-action Apple TV+ movie and show onscreen in real time. Enhance Dialogue also gets smarter with tvOS 18, leveraging machine learning and computational audio to deliver greater vocal clarity.
Subtitles now automatically appear at apt moments, including when users mute, when they skip back while watching, or when the language in a show or movie does not match the device language. Additionally, tvOS 18 brings new screen savers, like Portraits, to Apple TV 4K.
Updates to the Home app are also available, including guest access with iOS 18, which provides users with convenient ways to grant guests control of locks, garage doors, and security systems; schedule individualized or time-based access to the home with smart locks; and view Activity History for guests.
Additionally, the Home app now makes it easier for users to access, understand, and make more informed decisions about their home electricity use in partnership with leading utilities, beginning with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California.
AirPlay adds Spatial Audio so users can get an immersive experience when streaming audio from iPhone and iPad to HomePod and compatible third-party audio equipment.
Available later this year, tvOS 18 will add 21:9 support for playing movies and shows on projectors, and introduces new screen savers, like Snoopy. Additionally, robot vacuum cleaners will be compatible with the Home app and can participate in automations and scenes. Other new features Live Captions in FaceTime for English in the U.S. and Canada, ability to share control of music playing from HomePod and HomePod mini using SharePlay and Apple Music, and a redesigned Apple Fitness+ app.
Supported models for tvOS 11 include:
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV HD
watchOS 11: Supported models, Features
watchOS 11 adds Sleep Apnea notifications on Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. To detect signs of sleep apnea, Apple Watch uses the Accelerometer to monitor small movements at the wrist during sleep that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns, tracked by a new Apple Watch metric called Breathing Disturbances.
Sleep apnea notifications use the advanced processing power of the S9 SiP and S10 SiP and scientifically validated algorithms. The feature was developed with advanced machine learning and training data from thousands of nights of clinical-grade sleep apnea tests, and validated in the largest study ever conducted for the FDA clearance of a sleep apnea device, as per Apple.
There’s also a nee Vitals app, giving users a way to check in on their daily health status and explore noteworthy overnight health metrics at a glance, so they can easily see when the metrics are out of their typical range. When two or more metrics are out of their typical range, users can receive a notification, along with a message detailing how the changes in these specific metrics may be linked to other aspects of their life, such as elevation changes, alcohol consumption, or even illness.
Training load support is now also available. Training load is a way to measure how the intensity and duration of workouts are impacting a user’s body over time. Apple Watch will establish a 28-day training load, a weighted average taking into account both the duration of users’ workouts over this period and the intensity of the workouts, which is measured by a new effort rating.
With watchOS 11, Activity rings are even more customizable. Activity ring goals can now be customized by the day of the week, so they are suited as per users’ schedules.
watchOS 11, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18 offer additional support for users who log a pregnancy in the Health app, to reflect changes in their physical and mental health during this important time. On Apple Watch, the Cycle Tracking app will show a user’s gestational age and allow them to log symptoms for things frequently experienced during pregnancy. In the Health app, they will also be prompted to review things like their high heart rate notification threshold, since heart rate tends to increase during pregnancy.
Smart Stack is now also more persinalised, which is designed to help users quickly access important information from any watch face, and now uses intelligence to add and suggest widgets based on time, date, location, daily routines, and more.
Check In also comes to Apple Watch with watchOS 11, and can be accessed directly from the Workout app in addition to Messages. A new Translate app is now also available on Apple Watch, using machine learning for speech recognition and rapid translation that users can access directly on their wrist. Next, the double tap gesture can now be used to scroll through any app.
New watch faces are also added, including the new updated Photos face that can now help a user select their best photo options by using machine learning to make recommendations based on aesthetics, composition, and even facial expressions, a new Flux face, and a new Reflections face.
To help users plan and enjoy open water activities and stay aware of changing conditions, watchOS 11 introduces a new Tides app to Apple Watch. Users can access seven rolling days of forecasted tidal information for coastlines and surf spots around the globe, including information on high and low tides, rising and falling tides, tide height and direction, and sunrise and sunset, all plotted against a timeline.
Additional updates include more workout types in the Workouts app, hiking support in Apple Maps across U.S. national parks, Custom workouts for pool swims and a new Up Next workout view, tickets in Apple Wallet, Tap to Cash, and more.
Supported models for watchOS 11 include:
Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Apple Watch Series 7
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Ultra 1 and Ultra 2
macOS Sequoia: Supported models, Features
A new continuity feature has been added in macOS Sequoia called iPhone Mirroring. Users can now access and engage with their iPhone from their Mac. Custom wallpaper and app icons appear just like on iPhone. With iPhone Mirroring, users can also swipe between pages on the Home Screen; launch and browse favorite apps; and review and respond to iPhone notifications directly from their Mac.
iPhone remains locked the whole time while iPhone mirroring is being used, so nobody else can access or see what the user is doing. It also works with StandBy, so users can continue to get information at a glance on their iPhone as they use iPhone Mirroring.
Safari has been updated with new features including “Highlights”, which automatically surfaces directions for a location, summaries of articles, or quick links to learn more about people, music, movies, and TV shows. A redesigned Reader allows users to read articles more quickly with a streamlined view, a summary, and a table of contents, and a new Viewer helps users put videos front and center while still giving them full access to system playback controls. With Distraction Control, users can hide items on a webpage that they may find disruptive to their browsing.
There’s support for enhanced Window tiling. By dragging a window to the EDGE of the screen, macOS Sequoia automatically suggests a tiled position on the user’s desktop. Users can release a window into place, quickly arrange tiles side by side, or place them in corners to keep even more apps in view. And new keyboard and menu shortcuts help organize tiles even faster.
An all-new Passwords app in macOS Sequoia makes it easier to access passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and other credentials all in one convenient place on Mac, similar to the new Passwords app in iPads and iPhones.
During video calls in FaceTime or third-party apps like Webex, users can now apply built-in backgrounds, including a variety of color gradients or shots of the scenery in and around locations like Apple Park in Cupertino, California. They can even upload their own photos to use as a background. With presenter preview, users can now see what they’re about to share before sharing it with apps like FaceTime and Zoom.
Apple Intelligence is also coming later this year on macOS, with most of the features making their way to supported Mac models. Messages, Notes, and Maps app have also been updated with new features.
HMD India, after teasing the launch of Skyline earlier today, has launched the smartphone in the country at a price point below Rs 40,000. The new HMD Skyline is available in a single trim, and comes with 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security upgrades. Here’s what all it has to offer.
HMD Skyline: India Price, Availability
The HMD Skyline is priced at Rs 35,999, and it will be available on Amazon.in, HMD.com and at retail stores in Twisted Black and Neon Pink Colours beginning September 17. As a part of a launch offer, buyers will get a complimentary 33W Type-C fast charger along with the purchase of the handset.
HMD Skyline: Specifications
The HMD Skyline sports an FHD+ 6.55-inch pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1000 nits brightness, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Processor under the hood and gets 12GB RAM with 256GB of storage which is also expandable up to 512GB.
There’s a triple rear camera system, including a 108MP f/1.8 primary sensor with Hybrid OIS + EIS, LED flash, along with a 13MP f/2.5 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 50MP f/2.0 telephoto camera with 50mm portrait mode, 4K video capture, and OZO Spatial Audio capture with wind-noise cancellation. There’s a 50MP f/2.5 sensor on the front with Autofocus support for selfies.
The handset is backed up by a 4600mAh battery with 33W fast wired charging support, 15W Qi2 wireless charging support, and 5W reverse wireless charging as well. The device runs on Android 14 and will receive 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security patches. HMD Skyline comes with a Custom Button, allowing users to set up personal shortcuts for quick access to their favorite apps, navigation, or even an AI-powered assistant.
For connectivity, you get 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/A-GPS, Galileo L1/L5 dual-band, GLONASS, BDS, USB Type-C port, and NFC. The device is further IP54 rated and also gets stereo speakers for audio playback. It further has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.
HMD Skyline is competing with the likes of Realme GT 6T, OnePlus Nord 4, and the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, all of which have a price tag below Rs 35,999 (except for iQOO’s handset which is priced the same). While these devices have a superior processor compared to Skyline’s chip, Skyline has a telephoto sensor on the back, which none of these smartphones offer. The Skyline’s USP is that telephoto sensor and it’s unique design, while features like battery, charging speeds, displays, etc., are better on the competition.
HMD India has teased the launch of a new smartphone which is likely the HMD Skyline. The HMD Skyline India launch date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but we know how much it could cost in the country. Skyline debuted globally a couple of months back, reviving the old signature Nokia Lumia design.
HMD Skyline India Launch: What to expect?
The HMD Skyline India launch was teased by the company’s official X handle, with a teaser that said, “Shoot for the Sky,” along with the another teaser that stated, “Soon, discover what it means to touch the Sky.” The Sky being the keyword here, along with other hints dropped in the video, HMD is preparing to soon launch the Skyline in India.
In July earlier this year, we reported that Skyline was expected to launch by the end of August. However, it appears the release was pushed back by a few weeks for reasons that remain unclear. The HMD Skyline could debut by the end of September instead.
Additionally, the Indian price range for the smartphone was also confirmed to us, indicating that the device might be priced between Rs 35,000 and Rs 40,000. In the UK, the device is priced at £399 (approx Rs 43,340) for the 8GB + 128GB model, £479 (approx Rs 53,000) for the 8GB + 256GB model, and £499 (approx Rs 54,200) for the 12GB + 256GB version.
If that’s indeed true, the device may find it tough to find a spot in an already crowded market that has a load of value-for-money options available in the price range, such as the OnePlus Nord 4 5G, Realme GT 6, and more.
HMD Skyline: Specifications
The HMD Skyline sports an FHD+ 6.55-inch pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1000 nits brightness, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Processor under the hood and gets up to 12GB RAM with up to 256GB of storage which is also expandable up to 512GB.
There’s a triple rear camera system, including a 108MP f/1.8 primary sensor with Hybrid OIS+EIS, LED flash, along with a 13MP f/2.5 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 50MP f/2.0 telephoto camera with 50mm portrait mode, 4K video capture, and OZO Spatial Audio capture with wind-noise cancellation. There’s a 50MP f/2.5 sensor on the front with Autofocus support for selfies.
The handset is backed up by a 4600mAh battery with 33W fast wired charging support, 15W Qi2 wireless charging support, and 5W reverse wireless charging as well. The device runs on Android 14 and will receive 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security patches.
For connectivity, you get 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/A-GPS, Galileo L1/L5 dual-band, GLONASS, BDS, USB Type-C port, and NFC. The device is further IP54 rated and also gets stereo speakers for audio playback. It further has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.
Xiaomi India has announced the launch of Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K series 2024 in India, now being available in a bigger 55-inch size as well. The TVs run on Amazon’s Fire TV operating system with access to over 12,000 apps via the Appstore. Here’s everything to know about the new models.
Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K series 2024: Price, Availability
Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K will be available in two models 43-inch and 55-inch starting 18th September 2024 at a special launch price of Rs 23,499 and Rs 34,499, respectively, including a Rs 1,500 discount on ICICI bank cards. They’ll be available for purchase across mi.com, and Flipkart.
Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K series 2024: Features
The Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K packs a 64-bit quad-core Processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. Then, it packs a 4K HDR display with a sleek, bezel-free design along with support for MEMC technology. For audio, there’s a 30W speaker system on the 55-inch variant and 24W speakers on the 43-inch variant.
Fire TV built in offers a seamless, quick, and convenient access to entertainment and content on the home screens. Fire TV users can stream tens of thousands of films and TV show episodes through 12,000+ apps via the Appstore, including popular services like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, JioCinema etc.
Users can also perform multiple other functions such as controlling Alexa-compatible smart appliances through voice and access multiple content sources simultaneously through the Picture-in-Picture feature. The TV supports a wide range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and Miracast.
Tecno has announced the launch of two new foldbales in the global market, including the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 5G, as well as the Tecno Phantom V Flip2 5G. These foldables succeed the Phantom V Fold and the Phantom V Flip from last year, and here’s what they have to offer.
Tecno Phantom V Fold2 5G: Price, Specs
The Phantom V Fold2 5G is priced at USD 1,099 (approx Rs 92,210). It comes in a sole 12GB + 512GB model. It comes in Karst Green and Rippling Blue colours.
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 5G sports a 6.42-inch AMOLED LPTO outer display with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full-HD+Resolution of 1080 x 2550 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the inside, it gets a 7.85-inch foldable AMOLED LTPO screen with a punch-hole, a resolution of 2000 x 2296 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The Phantom V Fold2 5G is powered by the Dimensity 9000+ processor, paired with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The foldable phone comes preloaded with Android 14 OS, which is based on Tecno’s HiOS UI and will receive major OS updates till Android 16.
For optics, you get a couple of 32-megapixel front-facing cameras, with one on the outer display and another on the inner display. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel telephoto snapper that offers 2x optical zoom, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, and a dual-LED flash.
The device is backed by a 5750mAh Aircell Battery with 70W wired charging and 15W Wireless charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. The device is IP54 rated, supports PHANTOM V Pen, and also packs stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Tecno Phantom V Flip2 5G: Price, Specs
The Tecno Phantom V Flip2 5G is priced at USD 699 (approx Rs 58,650) and comes in shades including Travertine Green and Moondust Grey.
The Phantom V Flip2 5G sports a 6.9-inch full-HD+ (2640 x 1080 pixels) flexible LTPO AMOLED inner display that supports 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, and a 100% P3 colour gamut. The AMOLED cover display is 3.64-inches in size, with Always-on display functionality and a resolution of 1056 x 1066 pixels.
The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC paired 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 inbuilt storage. The device supports virtual RAM also. It ships with Android 14 and is touted to get two years of OS updates and three years of security patches.
The Phantom V Flip2 5G includes a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, and a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor. A dual-LED Flashlight unit accompanies it. The front camera is a 32MP sensor with f/2.5 Aperture and Autofocus support.
Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and Bluetooth v5.3. The phone packs a 4,720mAh battery with 70W wired Fast charging support and has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Motorola EDGE 50 Neo 5G has been launched in India with a price tag similar to that of Motorola’s Edge 50 Fusion. The new Edge 50 Neo 5G debuted globally back last month and with its arrival in India, the device is set to compete with other brands’ devices in the sub-Rs 25,000 range.
Motorola Edge 50 Neo 5G: Price, Availability
The Edge 50 Neo 5G comes in four Pantone shades, including Nautical Blue, Latte, Grisaille, and Poinciana. The device is priced at Rs 23,999 for the sole 8GB + 256GB model and will go on a special sale later today at 7 PM IST. HDFC bank card users can avail a discount of Rs 1,000 on the purchase of the smartphone.
Motorola Edge 50 Neo 5G: Specifications
The Edge 50 Neo 5G sports a 6.4-inch 120Hz pOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 3000 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 360Hz touch sampling rate, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The Edge 50 Neo 5G gets a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC paired with 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. The device has 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
The Edge 50 Neo 5G packs a 4310mAh battery with 68W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging. There is a triple rear camera setup, which includes a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor with OIS, a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor with PDAF, and a 10MP f/2.0 telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom.
It runs on Android 14 out of the box and will get five Android OS upgrades according to Motorola global, which is a first for any Motorola handset. The device also gets moto AI features. For connectivity, it features Bluetooth v5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, GPS, and a USB-C port for charging. It is also IP68 rated. In addition, it packs stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion 5G which launched earlier this year in India costs Rs 22,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 24,999 for the 12GB + 256GB trim. The newly launched Edge 50 Neo 5G sits right between these two models of the Edge 50 Fusion in terms of price, and actually has better specs to offer.
The display on the Edge 50 Neo 5G is better, with a higher Resolution as well as brightness. While it does have 120Hz Refresh Rate which is lower than 144Hz of Edge 50 Fusion’s panel, the difference in real world use won’t be much noticeable once you get used to it. In terms of processor, the Dimensity 7300 in the Edge 50 Neo is also slightly better than the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in the Edge 50 Fusion.
The Edge 50 Neo 5G gets 8GB RAM while Fusion goes up to 12GB. However, the Neo handset costs Rs 1k lesser as well, which makes up for the RAM difference. For optics, the Edge 50 Neo 5G is again a better pick because of the additional telephoto sensor which the Edge 50 Fusion lacks.
If that wasn’t enough, the Edge 50 Neo 5G also gets longer software support than Edge 50 Fusion, with up to 5 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches which means you’ll get updates till Android 19. In comparison, the Fusion will receive only 3 majoe OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches.
Finally, for battery, the Edge 50 Fusion packs a bigger 5000mAh battery than the 4310mAh cell used in Edge 50 Neo 5G which finally gives the Edge 50 Fusion a slight “edge” over the other model. However, the Neo makes up for it with wireless charging support, which might prove convenient for many.
While the Edge 50 Fusion is a decent handset for the price, as we noted in our review of the handset, we feel the Edge 50 Neo 5G definitely puts a roadblock in the path of Edge 50 Fusion’s sales due to it being a better overall package for the money.
