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Nokia Lumia Running Android OS? Here’s What We Know

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Nokia Lumia Running Android OS? Here’s What We Know

Nokia was making Lumia smartphones for Microsoft that ran Windows Phone operating system and those were known not only for their software but their unique hardware as well. HMD, the current maker of Nokia devices, now seems to be planning to leverage the same iconic “Fabula” design used in Lumia devices, in one of their own smartphones that would run on the operating system.

An account on X that goes by the name of HMD Meme’s posted a photo of an upcoming HMD smartphone (via Nokiamob) that sports the same “Fabula” design which we saw with the Lumia 920 and more Lumia smartphones back in the day. While the source isn’t the most reliable, the renders shared look legit, based on the teaser photos we saw from HMD when it announced that it will now be making smartphones of its own.

HMD Tomcat: Lumia Running Android?

HMD Tomcat

The HMD device can be seen having a frame with a boxy shape and sharp edges, while the corners of the display are curved. The chin is slightly thicker than the other bezels. It could come in four vibrant colour options, such as green, blue, yellow and pink. There may be two cameras on the back.

While it may not be called a Lumia device, it could potentially fulfil the wish of a chunk of population who wanted the iconic Nokia Lumia smartphones to run Android as Windows Phone OS was quite restricted in nature with regards to specific areas, such as customisation, support and more. The Fabula design was quite unique and quickly caught the eye of the audiences.

Read More: (Exclusive) HMD Arrow To Launch In India With 5G, New Design compared to HMD Pulse

The device we are talking about may be referred to as HMD Tomcat internally, and we have some specs to share too, regards the same source who leaked the design of HMD Tomcat. The device would sport an with an FHD+ running at 120Hz refresh rate. It would be a PureDisplay panel that’ll support HDR10.

The device will reportedly pack the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 under the hood paired with up to 12GB and 256GB of storage. The device will carry triple on the back, including a main 108MP OIS-assisted lens, an ultra-wide angle sensor and a depth sensor. The front will have a 32MP selfie sensor. It will run on Android 14 OS out of the box.

The handset will be backed by a 4900mAh battery with 33W support. It is supposed to be IP67 rated, have v5.2, NFC, stereo speakers with OZO playback, in-display optical fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm as well.

The device is set to release sometime in July, as per the leak shared.

Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) Now Underway Testing: Report

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Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) Now Underway Testing: Report

Apple introduced the Airtag back in 2021, and nearly three years after launch, there has been no successor to the tracker device. Now, it seems like Apple finally thinks it’s time to replace it with its successor, and as a result, it is working on developing the Apple Airtag (2nd Gen), according to a new development.

The report that Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) is in the works comes from trusted Apple insider Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. According to Gurman, Apple is developing a next-generation AirTag codenamed B589. The item locator is reportedly being tested by Apple’s manufacturing partners in Asia.

As for what’s changed with the Apple Airtag (2nd Gen) over the first-gen device, Gurman claims that the tracker will be equipped with a better chip and improved location tracking capabilities and that’s about it, for now. If there are more changes in the second-gen product, either they are unknown at the moment, or maybe there aren’t any other than the ones mentioned, which would make it just a minor upgrade.

Read More: Google Fortifies Data Security in Android, Thwarting Thieves’ Attempts

As for the launch timeframe, Apple plans to introduce the tracker sometime in mid-2025, which is a year away. It would be interesting to see what other changes Apple has planned for the Airtag (2nd Gen) and whether it would be worth upgrading from the first-gen product.

Meanwhile, on the Android side of things, Google recently opened up the Android Find My Devices network where more Android-based trackers are supposed to join it soon. The company, a little while back, also informed users about dedicated trackers based on this network being in works by manufacturers such as eufy, Jio, and more, which will be debuting in the coming months. Samsung also has its own Airtag competitor called Galaxy SmartTag 2 which it debuted last year.

Samsung Care+ Programme To Offer Two Claims In A Year In India: All Details

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Samsung Care+ Programme To Offer Two Claims In A Year In India: All Details

Samsung, one of the country’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced an upgrade in its Samsung Care+ programme in India, providing consumers added benefits at no additional cost. Under the revamped Samsung Care+ programme, customers can now avail two claims in a year.

Samsung says that the two claims in a year are applicable for both as well as accidental and liquid damage protection plans in the Care+ Programme in India. Earlier, users could make up to 2 claims for repair or replacement within 2 years. Also, note that Samsung says this new benefit will only be available for those who have purchased a Care+ plan on or after May 14, 2024. You’ll be eligible to claim twice within a year from the activation date of the plan.

Samsung Care+ Programme: Features

Samsung Care+, the only authorized programme for Galaxy devices, provides 100% coverage without any depreciation, with the added convenience of both walk-in as well as pick-up and drop facility for claim registration.

Backed by a country-wide network of service centers, Samsung Care+ plans starts at Rs 399 and cater to a range of Galaxy devices including Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy tablets, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Books.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, S23 Series, S22 Series, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 Receive May 2024 Security Patch

Additionally, Samsung Care+ provides a hassle-free claim process, requiring zero documentation and ensures absolute data privacy and protection. Customers can also conveniently track the status of their claim or repairs, on-the-go, with a tracking process.

Meanwhile, Samsung also launched three new refrigerators in India recently with inverter compressor technology. Samsung’s eighth generation compressor brings AI to the fore – marking a significant change from its first compressor introduced 27 years back. The AI Inverter Compressor comes with a 20-year warranty.

Twitter To X: URL Transition Concludes

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Twitter To X: URL Transition Concludes

The social media giant formerly known as Twitter has completed its transition to ‘X’. The rebranding process culminated with the official switch of URLs from the iconic twitter.com to the succinct x.com. Users are being notified of the URL transition from Twitter to X.com via a popup while Elon Musk also posted about the same on the platform.

”All core systems are now on x.com”, said Musk in a post on X. The transformation began months ago when Twitter changed its official handle to @x, signalling the start of a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This change was part of a broader strategy to pivot the platform towards a variety of new services, including payments and gaming, as announced by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who acquired the company in a highly leveraged deal.

The message being shown to users to make them aware of the transition of URL from Twitter to X.com says,”We are letting you know that we are changing our URL, but your privacy and data protection settings remain the same. For more details, see our Privacy Policy: https://x.com/en/privacy”.

Musk has called X as the ‘everything app’ in the past and wants to introduce more features in it with due course of time. The rebranding to X, when announced, was met with mixed reactions, with some users expressing disapproval of the sams. Despite the initial surprise, the transition has been methodically executed, with the company’s other official handles, such as @TwitterSupport and @TwitterDev, also adopting the ‘X’ moniker over time.

Musk has always been a fan of the letter ‘X’. Back when the rebranding was first announced, he said that he would “soon bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds”, referring to the iconic blue bird logo that was associated with Twitter since its inception. According to him, the X logo would be “more fitting for the future”.

How To Work With Tables And Charts In ChatGPT

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How To Work With Tables And Charts In ChatGPT

OpenAI announced GPT-4o earlier this week but it isn’t done with the announcements as the company just revealed a new set of features for ChatGPT Plus users where they can not only upload files directly from Google Drive or OneDrive, but also work with charts and tables.

ChatGPT: OneDrive, Google Drive Integration

OpenAI is now allowing users to upload files directly from Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive, instead of downloading files to your desktop first and then uploading them to ChatGPT. Various file types are supported for direct upload via your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. This allows ChatGPT to understand your Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint files more quickly.

ChatGPT: Work With Charts and Tables In Real-Time

To start, upload one or more data files, and ChatGPT will analyze your data by writing and running Python code on your behalf. It can handle a range of data tasks, like merging and cleaning large datasets, creating charts, and uncovering insights.

When you add a dataset, ChatGPT creates an interactive table that you can expand to a full-screen view, allowing you to track updates during your analysis. One can also click on specific areas to ask follow-up questions, or select from ChatGPT’s suggested prompts to delve deeper into the analysis. Just upload the dataset of your choice and ask ChatGPT to analyse specific parts of it. For instance, you can ask ChatGPT to combine spreadsheets of monthly expenses and create a pivot table categorized by expense type.

Coming to Charts, you can now customize and interact with bar, line, pie, and scatter plot charts in the ChatGPT conversation. You can hover over chart elements, ask additional questions, or select colours. Once you are finished with the customisation, you can download it to use in presentations or documents. These new interactive features cover many chart types. ChatGPT will generate a static version for charts that aren’t supported.

For example, you can select a Google Sheet with your company’s latest user data directly from Google Drive and ask ChatGPT to create a chart showing retention rates by cohort.

Data analysis improvements will be available in to OpenAI’s new flagship model, GPT-4o, for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users over the coming weeks.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, S23 Series, S22 Series, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 Receive May 2024 Security Patch

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, S23 Series, S22 Series, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 Receive May 2024 Security Patch

While we are halfway through May, Samsung is just now releasing the May 2024 security patch for its flagship smartphones, including the latest Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 as well. All these devices are receiving the update in different regions.

The Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra are receiving the May 2024 security patch in South Korea and in India as well. The May 2024 patch is supposed to get 45 fixes for security issues. The update that brings the latest security update to three devices carries firmware version S921NKSS2AXE1, S926NKSS2AXE1, and S928NKSS2AXE1 respectively, in Korea.

As for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the US region is the first to receive the May 2024 security update. The update was released for some carrier-locked units, while unlocked units (and for other countries) should receive it in the next few days.

Read More: Google Borrows Secure Folder Feature From Samsung, Calls It “Private Space” In Android 15

Next up is the Galaxy Z Fold 5 that has received the May 2024 security patch. A user on Samsung’s Community forums for India was the first to spot the update and share a screenshot of the version information. The update carries firmware version F946BXXS2CXE2, and is 441.54 in size.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has also received the latest security patch and is currently available in Europe, India, and the USA. Finally, the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra have also gotten this month’s security patch and Europe is the first region to get the update. The new firmware build number for S22 series is S90*BXXSAEXE3 (via Android Headlines).

If you have any of the above devices, go over to the Settings, tap on Software Update, and then on Download and Install to check whether your unit has received the update or not. If you are in a different region, you may have to wait for a few days before the update reaches you.

GOVO Debuts First “Made-in-India” Dolby Atmos Soundbars

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GOVO Debuts First “Made-in-India” Dolby Atmos Soundbars

GOVO, the brand known for its home audio products, has announced the launch of a new line-up of Soundbars. The 2024 portfolio of soundbars from G0VO includes the Go Surround 975 and 940 soundbars with Dolby Atmos support. This launch further marks a milestone making G0VO Go Surround 975 and 940 the first ‘made-in-India’ soundbars with Dolby Atmos manufactured at Channelplay’s facility in Manesar, Gurgaon.

GOVO Dolby Atmos Soundbars: Price

The devices, priced at Rs 12,999, are live on Amazon and will soon be available on Flipkart, as well as in leading retailer stores such as Reliance Retail and Vijay Sales.

Furthermore, GOVO with Dolby Atmos is set to introduce the following new additions:

  • GOVO Go Surround 980 and 965, 525W Dolby Audio, 5.1 Surround Sound Soundbar with wired Subwoofer
  • GOVO Go Surround 880 and 870, 240W Dolby Audio, 2.1 Surround Sound Soundbar
  • GOVO Go Surround 860 and 800, 180W Dolby Audio, 2.1 Surround Sound Soundbar

The release timeline for these soundbars hasn’t been made clear as of yet.

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GOVO Dolby Atmos Soundbars: Features

Govo soundbars

The new soundbars from GOVO boast a powerful that allows consumers to take advantage of Dolby Atmos audio. Powered by DSP signal processing and a 2.1.2 configuration, these soundbars offer enhanced audio quality. Combined with Dolby Atmos, they are claimed to offer greater depth, clarity, and detail.

With a 400-Watt output the G0VO soundbars, they can be placed anywhere inside the house as they provide seamless connectivity with any of your devices through universal HDMI, 5.3, AUX, and compatibility options. Moreover, the new soundbars support personalisation profiles for consumers with three equaliser modes tailored for music, movies, and news, ensuring that every listening session is customised as per preferences.

The GoSurround 975 buyers can control their music experience and pairing through the key panel on the soundbar Display.

GTA 6 Is Coming In Late 2025: Confirmed

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GTA 6 Is Coming In Late 2025: Confirmed

The hype for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) went up when the world saw the first trailer of the game about five months back in December 2023 and Rockstar then went radio silent about it. Now, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar who is developing GTA 6, has confirmed that the much anticipated title will be launching sometime in fall of 2025, which in other words, translates to late 2025.

In Take-Two’s Q4 2024 earnings report, the company stated the timeframe as to when exactly gamers can expect the arrival of the next entry in the GTA series. “As we enter Fiscal 2025 with positive momentum, we expect to deliver Net Bookings of $5.55 to $5.65 billion. Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games’ previously established window of Calendar 2025 to Fall of Calendar 2025 for Grand Theft Auto VI. We are highly confident that Rockstar Games will deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience, and our expectations for the commercial impact of the title continue to increase”, said the report.

This is a much awaited development for those waiting to experience GTA 6 as soon as possible. While Rockstar vaguely mentioned the release date as 2025 in the first trailer of GTA 6, we now have a narrowed-down timeframe for late 2025 and one can expect it to release between September and December of 2025. For instance, GTA 5 launched on September 17, 2013.

Aside from that, Grand Theft Auto VI, as confirmed by Rockstar Games, is coming to PlayStation 5 computer entertainment systems and Xbox Series X|S games and entertainment systems in 2025. There’s no word yet on when it will launch on PC. Going by the trend Rockstar followed with GTA 5, the PC version of GTA 6 should arrive a few months after the game launches for consoles.

Aside from the GTA 6 release timeframe, the company reported that GTA V has sold 200 million copies, making it the second best-selling game of all time, though it still trails behind Minecraft by 100 million copies.

Samsung India Launches Refrigerators With AI Inverter Compressor: Features, Price

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Samsung India Launches Refrigerators With AI Inverter Compressor: Features, Price

Samsung India today announced the launch of three new refrigerators which feature Samsung’s next generation Artificial Intelligence-powered Inverter Compressor. The Inverter Compressor is the heart of Samsung’s new refrigerators as per the brand. It is claimed to transform the traditional internal design by optimising motor and energy efficiency while saving electricity costs.

Samsung Refrigerators With AI Inverter Compressor: India Price

The 809L 4-Door Flex French Door Bespoke Family Hub Refrigerator in Clean Charcoal and Stainless Steel colour is priced at Rs 3,55,000.

The 650L 4-Door Convertible French Door refrigerator in Clean White colour in glass finish costs Rs 1,88,900 while the Black Caviar colour in steel finish costs Rs 1,72,900. The three new refrigerators are now available on Samsung.com, retail stores, and other e-commerce platforms.

Samsung Refrigerators With AI Inverter Compressor: Features

Samsung’s eighth generation compressor brings AI to the fore – marking a significant change from its first compressor introduced 27 years back. The AI Inverter Compressor comes with a 20-year warranty.

The AI Inverter Compressor boasts noise levels of less than 35 dB/A during a typical operation. Unlike traditional fixed-speed compressors, this advanced technology responds promptly to minor fluctuations in temperature. It generates optimal cool air while minimising energy usage by adaptively modifying the motor velocity based on factors such as surrounding temperature, operational mode, and even temperature shifts resulting from door openings and closings.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE May Have Been Cancelled For Now: Report

The Samsung 809L Family Hub AI Refrigerator sports an 80 cm Family Hub Screen that’s equipped with “AI Vision Inside” feature, allowing users to manage food inventory through internal cameras that can identify 33 food items while AI technology helps in providing recipe suggestions. The 650L Convertible French Door AI refrigerators come with connectivity support through which users can remotely monitor and manage the refrigerator’s settings.

The brand says that the AI Inverter Compressor in the new refrigerators has achieved an internal motor efficiency of over 95 percent. Compared to the previous compressor, the new AI Inverter Compressor’s energy efficiency in the low-speed operation range of 950-1,450rpm (the range in which refrigerators typically operate) has also increased by more than 10 percent. Furthermore, the new AI Inverter Compressor has more than quadrupled the leveraged inertia during the motor’s operation compared to the conventional model.

Wear OS 5, Android 14 For TV Updates Revealed: What’s Coming?

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Wear OS 5, Android 14 For TV Updates Revealed: What’s Coming?

Google wrapped up day two of its I/O 2024 event and ended up unveiling a lot of new updates coming to the Android ecosystem. While Android 15 is getting enhanced security features, Google also unveiled improvements coming with the next major update for Android smartwatches with Wear 5, along with the Android TV 14 update for Smart TVs running on Google TV.

Wear OS 5: What’s New

Wear OS 5

The next version of Google’s smartwatch platform, 5, will be arriving later this year, based on Android 14. Wear OS 5 brings performance improvements over Wear OS 4. Tracking your workout is now more efficient; for example, running a marathon consumes up to 20% less power on Wear OS 5 than on Wear OS 4.

Aside from that, your fitness apps will be able to help improve your performance with the option to support more data types like ground contact time, stride length and vertical oscillation. The Watch Face Format introduced with Wear OS 4 has also received an update. It should now be easier to create watch face with this format for devlopers.

Furthermore, they are more power efficient than others, and now support goal progress and weighted elements complication types. Developers are also now able to have weather data as a source in Watch Face Format. In addition, starting in early 2025, all new watch faces published on Google Play must use the Watch Face Format. Existing faces that use other libraries will be able to receive updates without the requirement to transition to the new format.

Google is also introducing adaptive layouts and components so that the is better suited for all types of watches with different sizes and shapes. While there aren’t any major new features introduced with Wear OS 5, under the hood enhancements are likely to bring a major boost to the battery life which is still something that is in dire need of improvement on Wear OS-powered smartwatches.

Android TV 14: New Features

Android TV OS is being updated to Android 14 which provides improvements in performance, sustainability, accessibility, and multitasking to help developers build engaging apps for TVs. Firstly, Android 14 for TV improves on previous OS versions so users get a snappier, more responsive TV experience.

Android 14 for tv

Google has also added new energy modes to put users in control, helping to reduce a TV’s standby power consumption. These modes include Low-energy mode, Optimised energy mode and Increased energy mode. Further, there are new accessibility features including colour correction, enhanced text options, and improved navigation for users, which can all be toggled on or off using remote shortcuts.

Next up, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) is now also supported on qualified Android 14 TV models. As for developers, Compose for TV is now available, providing them with a full suite of tools to help them create apps better suited to the Android TV platform. Same as Wear OS, there aren’t a load of new features but energy efficiency is taking the front seat with these updates.

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