Google wrapped up its I/O 2024 annual event a couple of weeks back and introduced the Android 15 Beta 2 for Pixel smartphones which brought a new feature with it called Private Space. While its a clear inspiration of Samsung’s Secure Folder feature, the new Private Space on Pixel devices running Android 15 Beta 2 or later allows for enhanced privacy for users if they want to store their personal stuff under an additional layer of security, away from prying eyes. Here’s how you can turn on the feature.
What is Private Space in Android 15?
Private Space allows users to create a separate space on their device where they can keep sensitive apps away from prying eyes, under an additional layer of authentication. It uses a separate user profile. When private space is locked by the user, the profile is paused, i.e. the apps are no longer active.
The user can choose to use the device lock or a separate lock factor for private space. Private space apps show up in a separate container in the launcher, and are hidden from the recents view, notifications, settings, and from other apps when private space is locked. User generated and downloaded content (media, files) and accounts are separated between the private space and the primary space. The system sharesheet and the photo picker can be used to give apps access to content across spaces when private space is unlocked.
How To Enable Private Space?
The steps to enable Private Space on Pixel devices are as follows. However, do note that you need to have Android 15 Beta 2 or later installed on your device to get this feature to work. If you want to install the beta update, we have a guide for that too. Coming back to the steps to enable Private Space:
Step 1
Open the Settings App on your Pixel device and head over to the “Security and privacy” section.
Step 2
Scroll down and tap on “Private Space”. Scan your fingerprint next.
Step 3
Now, click on the “Set up” button at the bottom right.
Step 4
Wait for the process to finish. Once done, tap on “Got it”. Next, add the Google Account of your choice.
Step 5
Then, you need to choose a new lock for your Private space. It can be a different one from your regular screen lock or the same. Once you have set it up, tap on “Done”.
Now, you have successfully created your Private Space. You can access it by scrolling down to the bottom in the App drawer and then tapping on “Private”. Not only that, but you can also hide it from the app drawer by going to Private Space settings. That way, you’ll only be able to access it by typing Private Space in the search bar.
Microsoft Phone Link App that helps users sync data between Android and Windows PCs will soon be gaining a new OCR feature for photos store on the Android smartphone so users can easily copy the text in such photos. This will make it convenient for users to copy text from their Android phone’s photos without having to transfer them to Windows first.
Microsoft Windows 11 already has the same feature but via the Snipping tool, which means users have had to transfer their photos to Windows first before they can copy text from the images. However, now, with the latest update to the Phone link app, Android users can directly copy text in their phone’s photos on their Windows PC (via Windows Central).
The feature is currently restricted to users in the Release Preview channel meaning it’s ready to rollout to the general public soon. Once you open the photo of your choice on the Windows PC via the Phone link app, the feature shows up as a “text” icon. Tapping the icon will initiate optical character recognition, where you can then select specific text, highlight all text, or copy all text.
The Phone link app is getting more useful in a gradual manner as Microsoft keeps adding features for user’s convenience. Meanwhile, Microsoft has also made available its Copilot Beta AI companion in Telegram in the form of a bot.
Copilot Beta can be accessed via both Telegram on iOS and Android alongside on Telegram for Web. Microsoft also made a microsite detailing the features of Copilot Beta on Telegram while stating, “Meet your new everyday AI companion: Copilot, powered by GPT, now on Telegram. Engage in seamless conversations, access information, and enjoy a smarter chat experience, all within Telegram.”
Motorola debuted the G84 5G earlier last year and a follow-up device is expected soon, as most of the details of the Moto G85 5G have now been leaked. The leaked details suggest that the handset would be a significant upgrade over the Moto G84 5G. Here are all the details that have been leaked about the Moto G85 5G so far.
Moto G85 5G: Design
As shared by Evan Blass on X, the handset can be seen having a design that resembles the recently launched Edge 50 Fusion but with a different set of colours. This suggests that Motorola is planning to overhaul its G-series handset with new design that leans more towards its Edge series handsets. It will further be available in three colours in total, including green, purple and grey.
Moto G85 5G: Specs
The specs we know so far for the G85 5G include a 6.67-inch pOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Aside from that, some reports suggested that the handset would have the Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 SoC but another recent leak contradicts it, and says that it will have the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 under the hood. This would be paired with up to 12 gigs of RAM and 256 gigs of storage.
At the rear, it’ll sport a 50MP primary camera like its predecessor with an f/1.79 Aperture paired with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor. On top of that, the Moto G85 is said to equip a 32MP front-facing camera. It’ll be backed by a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging capability. The device should run on Android 14 out of the box.
The availability of the handset in India hasn’t been confirmed as of yet. However, one can indeed expect it to debut in India once it becomes available internationally, considering the brand launched the G84 5G in the country last year. DealNTech spotted the price of the upcoming Moto G85 5G on a European retail website, where it was listed to have a price tag of EUR 300 (approx Rs 27,000) for the 12GB + 256GB trim. It could launch in the global markets sometime in June 2024.
Samsung has announced a new M-series smartphone in Brazil, dubbed Galaxy M35 5G which comes as a device similar to that of the Galaxy A35 5G. It does have a couple of differences over the Galaxy A35 5G, including the colour options, a bigger battery and more. Here’s what the device has to offer.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G: Price
In Brazil, the Galaxy M35 5G is available for R$2,699 (approx Rs 44,000). It is available in shades, such as Dark Blue, Light Blue, and Gray. The smartphone is expected to debut in other markets, including India, in the coming weeks. However, the brand hasn’t confirmed anything about the same.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G: Specs
The Galaxy M35 5G sports a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ sAMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a punch-hole notch, 1000 nits brightness and 1080 X 2340 pixels resolution. It is powered by the Exynos 1380 Chipset under the hood and packs a 6000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
It gets 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. In terms of optics, there are triple cameras on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash and OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The phone gets a 13MP f/2.2 snapper on the front for selfies.
The handset has stereo speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, it gets Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, GPS, and 5G. The handset also gets a USB-C port charging. It runs on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and will receive 4 years of OS upgrades along with 5 years of security patches.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G: Will it come to India?
If the device does arrive in India, which it probably will considering most M-series devices have launched earlier in the country, it could be arriving in the same range as the Galaxy A35 5G. Both of them have the same chipset under the hood. Aside from that, it could be competing with the likes of Poco F6 5G, Realme GT 6T, iQOO Neo 9 Pro and more in the same price segment.
Honor 200 5G series has been launched in China and its India launch has now also been teased. The series consists of two smartphones, including the Honor 200 5G as well as the Honor 200 Pro 5G. Here’s everything you’d want to know about the devices.
Honor 200 5G Series: India Launch
Honor 200 5G series India launch was teased both by Honor India and its head Madhav Sheth via X. While there’s no exact release date shared as of now, the devices are mentioned to be “Coming soon”.
The devices are touted to have AI features which means they’ll come with preloaded with Magic OS 8.0. Further, they’ll also boast of enhanced camera capabilities. There’s no confirmation on whether both the devices from the series will come to India or only one of them.
Honor 200 Pro 5G: Specifications, Price
The handset is priced at CNY 3,499 (approx Rs 40,100) for the 12GB + 256GB trim, CNY 3,799 (approx Rs 43,600) for the 12GB + 512GB trim, CNY 3,999 (approx Rs 45,900) for the 16GB + 256GB model and CNY 4,499 (approx Rs 51,600) for the 16GB + 1TB model.
Honor 200 Pro 5G sports a 6.78-inch curved OLED HDR display with 1.5K resolution (1224 x 2700 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 4000 nits peak brightness, 10-bit colours, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and has an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics. It is powered by a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of inbuilt storage.
For optics, the Honor 200 Pro 5G gets a triple rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel f/1.9 primary sensor with OIS, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor and a 50-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto sensor with OIS and 2.5x optical zoom. The front camera is equipped with an 50-megapixel f/2.1 sensor paired with a 3D depth camera.
The handset is backed up by a 5200mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging support and 66W wireless charging support. The handset boots on Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14. Connectivity options of the device include support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth v5.3, and a USB Type-C port. The device gets stereo speakers, an IR Blaster and is IP55 rated as well.
Honor 200 5G: Specifications, Price
The Honor 200 5G comes in five variants: 8GB + 256GB priced at CNY 2,499 (approx 28,600) , 12GB + 256GB priced at CNY 2,699 (approx Rs 31,000), 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 256GB priced at CNY 2,999 (approx Rs 34,100) , and finally, 16GB + 512GB at CNY 3,199 (approx Rs 36,700).
Honor 200 5G sports a 6.7-inch curved OLED display with 1.5K resolution (1200 x 2664 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 4000 nits peak brightness, 10-bit colours, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and has an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of in-built storage.
For cameras, the Honor 200 5G gets a triple rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel f/1.9 primary sensor with OIS, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor and a 50-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto sensor with OIS and 2.5x optical zoom. The front camera is equipped with an 50-megapixel f/2.1 sensor.
The handset is backed up by a 5200mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging support. The handset boots on Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14. Connectivity options of the device include support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth v5.3, and a USB Type-C port. The device gets stereo speakers and an IR Blaster as well. The Honor 200 5G does not have an IP rating.
Google ChromeBrowser for iPhone and iPad are receiving a new update that introduces the ability to customize the menu bar and the carousel for an enhanced and personalised browsing experience. The new customisable menu bar is being made available via an update for the browser that carries version number 125.
Spotted by 9to5Google, the new update for Google Chrome on iPad and iPhone allows you to customise the menu bar via a new “Customise Menu” button that can be found when you scroll down to the bottom in the said menu. For those unaware, the menu bar is the same menu that appears when you tap on the three-dot overflow button at the right corner.
Previously, this menu showed icons that were used the most by the user under the section labelled “Show frequently used items first.” Now, you can turn it off by toggling the “Smart Sort Menu Bar.” Instead, users can now completely remove everything from the carousel except for Settings and Site Information. Icons you can remove include Bookmarks, Downloads, History, Password Manager, Reading List, Recent Tabs, Track Price, and What’s New.
As for the Actions List, options which you can rearrange or remove include:
Follow
Add to Bookmarks
Add to Reading List
Clear Browsing Data
Translate
Request Desktop Site
Find in Page…
Zoom Text…
There’s no information on whether the feature would also make it to Android, but its a necessary one for Chrome on Android as the same menu can stretch across the whole screen length of the device as it has a lot of options which many may not be using on a daily basis. Moreover, they could be a bit overwhelming for new users.
Samsung launched the Galaxy M55 5G in India back in April and about two months later, we have the Galaxy F55 5G, which is basically the same device but with a new material for the back panel. We have already reviewed the Galaxy M55 5G in detail and our reactions were mixed. We are now giving a first look at the Galaxy F55 5G to find out whether it’s any better than the Galaxy M55 5G and if you should buy it.
Galaxy F55 5G: Price, Availability, Offers
The Galaxy F55 5G is priced at Rs 26,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model and Rs 32,999 for the 12GB +256GB trim. Buyers can get a Rs 2,000 bank cashback when using HDFC cards to make the purchase on Flipkart. You can also buy it from Samsung online store and other retailers.
There’s also a launch offer running from May 27 till May 31, where Galaxy F55 5G buyers can opt for a 45W fast charger for Rs 499 or the Galaxy Fit 3 at Rs 1,999 alongside the purchase of the handset. The device will go on an early sale today at 7 PM IST.
Galaxy F55 5G: Design
Design-wise, the Galaxy F55 5G basically has the same look as the M55 5G but with a new vegan leather back panel that’s available in two shades, orange and black. While the black has a more classy and stealthy look, the orange grabs more eyes and is flashier.
While everyone has their own preference, we loved the orange more due to the more unique aesthetic. Compared to the Galaxy M55 5G, the F55 definitely feels more premium in the hand due to the leather finish. The M55 5G has a matte finish but the in-hand feel is inferior over the F55 due to a plasticky texture.
The frame on the orange model is gold in colour and it has the same texture as the M55. The buttons feel decent when clicked while the Haptics remain poor. The stereo speakers are loud and have a treble-driven sound.
As for the display, it was one of the strongest points of the M55 5G and so it is on the F55 too, apart from the premium looking design. The 6.6-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED panel has a full-HD+ Resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels), dragontrail glass protection and 1000 nits peak brightness.
In terms of colors, the display is vibrant with excellent viewing angles. It gets sufficiently bright under sunlight while the text looks sharp. Thanks to the vivid color profile and deep blacks, video content on Netflix looks exceptional.
The bezels are minimal, and the 120Hz Refresh Rate enhances the overall appeal. Additionally, it features an optical in-display fingerprint sensor that, despite being positioned a bit low, works effectively.
While we mentioned that the Galaxy M55 5G has the best display in the range, we can’t say the same for the F55 5G as the Poco F6 5G took that crown when we recently reviewed it.
Galaxy F55 5G: Performance & Software
The Galaxy F55 5G gets the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Chipset under the hood and the competition is already way ahead in this area. The Realme GT 6T has the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 while the Poco F6 5G has an even better Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor.
With that said, if you are into gaming, you needn’t even look at the Galaxy F55 5G. Moreover, it tends to warm up quickly which is another disadvantage for regular gamers. However, the heat doesn’t feel as intense as it does on the M55 5G, most likely due to a different finish.
Performance-wise, we faced quite a few stutters on the Galaxy M55 5G and we are happy to report that the Galaxy F55 5G has solved that for the most part. The same also got solved to some extent on the M55 5G post a recent update but the animations are still not completely stutter-free, both on the M55 and the F55. If you try to put it through its paces, the Galaxy F55 5G would still struggle in handling some of the tasks smoothly.
The feature set is vast, as it usually is with One UI-powered smartphones and One UI 6.1 doubles down on that with newer and more fluid animations, at least on the flagships from Samsung. What’s not there on flagships and is there on the F55 5G is pre-installed bloatware that will have to be uninstalled manually, including apps like PhonePe, Snapchat, MapMyIndia and more.
As we mentioned, the animations aren’t the smoothest on these Galaxy mid-rangers despite running on One UI 6.1 but the extended software support of 4 major AndroidOS upgrades is what keeps the software experience still recommendable on the Galaxy F55 5G. The device also received the May 2024 security patch a few days back which is appreciable.
Connectivity performance with Jio 5G SIM, 5Ghz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth was decent without any issues as such.
Galaxy F55 5G: Battery backup
The handset gets a 5000mAh battery with 45W Fast charging support. You can get it through a day worth of use and get around 5.5 to 6 hours of screen-on time at a stretch. Overall, the backup remained similar to the M55.
My usage mostly remained limited to Wi-Fi with some calling, browsing social media and the internet, chatting and other usual tasks. With heavier workloads such as when gaming even casually or using navigation, the battery backup tends to drop. Overall, the battery life was average and we have seen other smartphones in this price range do much better.
Galaxy F55 5G: Cameras
The Galaxy F55 5G has a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle f/2.2 sensor, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. At the front, it gets a 50MP f/2.4 sensor.
The Galaxy F55 5G captures detailed and sharp photos with its main sensor, but the colors are a letdown as they are quite inconsistent. They appear unnatural and faded in some conditions but look fine in others. The dynamic range is above average but isn’t very appealing.
Regarding the ultra-wide angle shots, the colors are similarly lackluster, and the detailing and sharpness suffer. While EDGE distortion is well controlled, the overall photo quality falls short of the usual pleasing standards seen in Samsung cameras. The dynamic range also goes for a toss in these shots.
The selfies from 50MP front-facing sensor are slightly better than what we saw with Galaxy M55 5G. The edge detection is on point, and even the skin tones are handled better. As for the detailing, the levels stay high which is, again, superior over the M55 5G selfies.
Portrait photos have good edge detection and detailing, as seen in the shot above. However, same as M55 5G, the macro shots from the third sensor on the Galaxy F55 5G are disappointing. They lack sharpness, appear smudgy, and the colors fall short of accuracy.
Shots clicked under artificial lighting have decent detailing, while the colours are vibrant, in comparison to how they were a mismatch to reality in the Galaxy M55 5G. Low-light shots look overly soft and unappealing.
Photos taken in complete darkness lack detail, but activating Night mode makes a significant difference. The entire scene becomes more visible and gains much better detail.
WhatsApp has always tried to be the more functional and practical Messaging app rather than being customisable, unlike Telegram which excels in both areas. However, that will soon change as a leak suggests that WhatsApp is working on multi-coloured chat themes for its iOS app, thereby ditching its own default green theme which the app has had for years at this point.
As per WABetaInfo’s findings, WhatsApp is working on a chat themes feature for its iOS app where it will be adding new colours for users to explore. The feature was discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.11.10.70 update from the TestFlight app. The chat app will get a section where users will be able to choose the default chat theme of the app.
WhatsApp will not only allow to change the overall theme, but also specific options such as the ability to change the colour of the branding or the colours of the chat bubbles. Once available, it will be possible for users to select a new colour and wallpaper of the default chat theme from a range of five different colours, including purple, pink, blue, black and the app’ default green, as seen in the screenshot shared by the feature tracker. Upon selecting a colour, it will automatically become the default chat theme, adjusting both the wallpaper and bubble colour accordingly.
WABetaInfo notes that that selecting a default chat theme will only affect your own interface and won’t alter the appearance of the chats for the user on the other end, like how it does in Instagram chats. There’s no word on when this feature would be made available and whether it will also be available for Android. Considering it is in its final stages, it should soon appear for WhatsApp beta users on iOS.
WhatsApp recently also revamped its user interface on both iOS and Android versions of its app. The redesign moves the tabs from the top to the bottom navigation bar, that now consists of the Chats, Updates, Communities and Calls sections. The green header has gone white while the WhatsApp branding at the top is now green in colour. The search bar has changed into a proper box instead of the magnifying glass icon. Moreover, one can also trigger the new Meta AI via the search box, as it was seen in a recent beta update.
June 2024 promises to be a significant month for the smartphone industry, with considerable anticipation surrounding upcoming launches. Additionally, the tech community is rife with speculations and rumors about other smartphones that have not yet been officially announced. For consumers eager to stay informed, here is an extensive list of smartphones expected to be released in June 2024.
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro (India Launch)
One of the smartphones that has been confirmed to launch in June 2024 in India is the X Fold 3 Pro by Vivo.
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro also has an 8.03-inch inner display with a Resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is a Samsung E7 panel that can reach up to 4,500 nits of local peak brightness. The cover display is 6.53-inch in size with a resolution of 1172 x 2748 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, supporting the same 4,500 nits of peak brightness. The panels support Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Under the hood, X Fold 3 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. For optics, it gets a 50MP ultra-sensing primary sensor with an f/1.68 lens paired with OIS, a 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle lens and a 64MP Zeiss 3x telephoto camera with an f/2.57 aperture, all paired with the Vivo V3 Imaging chip. For selfies, there’s a 32MP f/2.4 sensor both on the external and the internal screen as well.
It is backed up by a 5700mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging and 50W wireless fast charging. For biometrics, it gets 3D ultrasonic dual-screen fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options on the handset include Dual 5G, Bluetooth v5.4, Wi-Fi 7, Dual-SIM 5G, GPS, IR Blaster, NFC and a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port. The handset is also IPX8 rated for water resistance and has stereo speakers.
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Launch Date (Confirmed)
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is arriving in India on June 6, 2024.
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Price (Expected)
Foldables aren’t the cheapest smartphones by any means and the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro will carry forward that trend. While there have been no leaks so far, we expect the device to be priced above Rs 1 lakh in India.
Xiaomi 14 CIVI (India Launch)
Next up, Xiaomi will bring one of its China-exclusive smartphones to India in June 2024, and it will be the CIVI 4 Pro in the form of a rebranded model dubbed Xiaomi 14 CIVI.
Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro sports a 6.55-inch OLED quad-curved display with a Resolution of 2750 x 1236 pixels. It offers 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, 1920Hz High-Frequency PWM Dimming, 12-bit colour, and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision technologies. It is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The smartphone draws power from the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAMand up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage capacity. It operates on the Android 14-based HyperOS operating system.
For optics, the Civi 4 Pro has a triple-camera setup on the rear, comprising of a 50MP OIS Omnivision Light Hunter 800 main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) support and f/1.63 aperture. Accompanying it is an 12MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 50MP f/1.98 portrait telephoto Samsung JN1 lens.
On the front, the device sports a pill-shaped cutout housing dual selfie cameras, including primary a 32MP shooter with an f/2.0 Aperture and Autofocus capability. The secondary sensor is also a 32MP one, but is an ultra-wide angle lens with electronic image stabilization (EIS) support and an f/2.4 aperture.
The smartphone is backed by a 4700mAh battery with 67W Fast charging support. For connectivity, you will get Dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging the handset. There’s also an under-display fingerprint sensor, Z-Axis linear vibration motor, IR Blaster and stereo speakers as well.
Xiaomi 14 CIVI Launch Date (Confirmed)
Xiaomi has announced the launch date for the Xiaomi 14 CIVI and its set for June 12, 2024. It will come in Blue, Green, and Black colours.
Xiaomi 14 CIVI Price (Expected)
The Xiaomi CIVI 4 Pro is expected to have a price tag below Rs 40,000 in India. However, nothing has been confirmed by the brand or any leaks.
OnePlus Nord 4 5G (India Launch)
OnePlus is also rumoured to launch its new Nord series smartphones in India in June 2024, one of which includes the Nord 4 5G. The specifications of the device are expected to be the same as the OnePlus Ace 3V that launched in China a while back.
OnePlus Ace 3V sports a 6.74-inch 120Hz AMOLED Display with a 1.5K resolution of 2772 x 1240 pixels, 100% DCI-P3 support, HDR10+ and 2150 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 RAM.
It has a dual rear camera setup which includes a 50-megapixel IMX882 f/1.8 primary shooter and an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra wide angle lens. On the front, there is a 16MP f/2.4 camera sensor for selfies.
The device runs on OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box. It will receive 3 years of major OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. The handset is backed by a 5500mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. Further, the phone also includes an in-display fingerprint scanner and a stereo speaker setup. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. The device is also IP65 rated.
OnePlus Nord 4 5G Launch Date (Unconfirmed)
As per reports, the Nord 4 5G will arrive in India in June 2024 with no concrete release date finalised as of now.
OnePlus Nord 4 5G Price (Expected)
With the competition in mind, we expect OnePlus to price the Nord 4 5G below Rs 40,000 in India so it could compete well with the Poco F6 5G and the Realme GT 6T.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite (India Launch)
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is expected to tag along the Nord 4 5G launch in India. The device has been spotted on international certification websites such as TDRA, IMDA, and BIS. The device is confirmed to support NFC and pack a 5,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is tipped to sport a 6.67-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Chipset paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It may feature a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite Launch Date (Unconfirmed)
The Nord CE 4 Lite will debut alongside the Nord 4 5G, but the launch date remains unknown as of yet.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite Price (Expected)
The OnePlus smartphone is expected to have a price tag around Rs 25,000 in India.
The Edge 50 Ultra is expected to launch in India next month, as it received the BIS certification a while back.
The Edge 50 Ultra sports a 6.7-inch LTPS pOLED curved display with a Resolution of 1.5K and a Refresh Rate of 144Hz. The display will boast Pantone-validated colours, Gorilla Glass victus protection, 360Hz touch sampling rate, HDR 10+ support, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and 2500 nits peak brightness. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor powers the device, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The device gets a triple rear camera setup, including an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.6 main sensor, a 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle sensor that will double as a macro sensor, and a 64MP f/2.4 telephoto sensor with 3X optical zoom. At the front, it gets a 50MP f/1.9 sensor with auto focus support.
The device will pack a 4500mAh battery with support for 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It also has Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers. The handset is IP68-rated and will receive upgrades until Android 17, which accounts for three years of OS upgrades. Connectivity options on the handset include Bluetooth v5.4, Wi-Fi 7, Dual-SIM 5G, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Launch Date (Unconfirmed)
While there’s no exact release date as of now, the device may arrive in country by next month. This is just a speculation and there have been no leaks or official announcements about the India launch date of the Edge 50 Ultra.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Price (Expected)
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra price starts at EUR 999 (approx Rs 88,900) in Europe. We expect the India pricing to be cheaper so the device can align well with the competition. Smartphones like Xiaomi 14 and the OnePlus 12 that have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 are priced much cheaper with a tag below Rs 70,000 in the country.
Motorola Razr 50 Series (Global Launch)
Motorola is expected to introduce the follow-up smartphones to last year’s Razr 40 Series in June 2024 globally, dubbed Razr 50 Series. The duo has been leaked extensively in the past, including its design as well as detailed specifications.
The Razr 50 5G will have a 6.9-inch pOLED panel with a 1080 x 2640 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, SGS Low Blue Light certification, SGS Low Motion Blur certification. There’ll be a 3.63-inch cover display on the flip foldable device. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300x chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
It could get a 50MP main camera and a 13MP ultra-wide angle sensor, with a 32MP front-facing sensor. The handset will run on Android 14-based Hello UI and could pack a 4200mAh battery.
As for the Razr 50 Ultra 5G, it will have the same display as the Razr 50 5G but with a higher 165Hz refresh rate. The cover display would a 4-inch pOLED panel. It will also have dual rear cameras, including a 50MP main sensor and a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor with 32MP front camera. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will further pack a 4000mAh battery with 45W fast charging and will run on Android 14.
Motorola Razr 50 Series Launch Date (Unconfirmed)
While Motorola hasn’t confirmed the date so far, Razr 50 Series smartphones are expected to launch in June 2024 globally. There’s no word regarding the India launch of the same for now.
Motorola Razr 50 Series Price (Expected)
As per a recent leak, the Razr 50 5G will have a price tag of $699 in the US, which converts to approximately Rs 58,000. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra price is still under the wraps as of yet.
Microsoft has a number of entry points for accessing its AI chatbot Copilot, such as its Bing app, dedicated Microsoft Copilot app, Swiftkey keyboard, and more. The company appears to be testing a new entry point for the chatbot by introducing the Copilot Beta as a bot on Telegram, allowing users to interact with it directly through the chat app.
First spotted by users on X, the Copilot Beta can be accessed via both Telegram on iOS and Android alongside on Telegram for Web. Microsoft has also made a microsite detailing the features of Copilot Beta on Telegram while stating, “Meet your new everyday AI companion: Copilot, powered by GPT, now on Telegram. Engage in seamless conversations, access information, and enjoy a smarter chat experience, all within Telegram.”
As Microsoft explains via its own website, “Copilot is a personal generative AI assistant powered by GPT model and Bing Search, available within Telegram. Copilot for Telegram uses natural language to provide responses on a range of topics, from seeking knowledge to travel tips to sports updates to movie recommendations. Let Copilot enhance your Telegram experience with its quick-witted assistance and endless curiosity.”
Copilot for Telegram is currently in beta and is also free for all users. Essentially, it is the same chatbot experience as Microsoft’s own app, but via the Telegram App for added convenience for regular users of the chat app. You can chat and ask questions to Copilot on Telegram the same way as you would via Microsoft’s own app, be it creative questions, queries, or anything else.
In our experience, the chatbot works without any issues while the responses are quick and accurate for the most part.
How To Use Copilot On Telegram?
Step 1
Open Telegram on whatever operating system you want to. Be it Android, iOS, Windows, or macOS. Tap on the search bar, and type “@CopilotOfficialBot”. Alternatively, you can click on this link.
Step 2
Now, tap on the “Start” button. When it prompts, accept the terms and agreement.
Step 3
Next up, you’ll have to share your phone number with the chatbot to begin using Copilot on Telegram.
Step 4
Once you have sent your contact and shared your phone number with the bot, you are now ready to use Microsoft’s AI companion on Telegram.
This was how you can access Copilot on Telegram. The chatbot is in beta phase as of now and has a usage limit of 30 queries a day.
