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HMD 130, HMD 150 Music Feature Phones Launched in India: All Details

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Human Mobile Devices today announced the launch of its latest feature phones the HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music, with dedicated music controls, especially designed for the Music lovers. The brand is also providing a 1-year replacement guarantee on both the phones. Here’s everything to know about them.

HMD 130, HMD 150 Music: Price

For colour options, you get Blue, Dark Grey and Red for HMD 130 and Light Blue, Purple and Grey for HMD 150. The HMD 130 and HMD 150 phones will be available at a price of Rs 1,899 and Rs 2,399 respectively, across leading retail stores in India, on HMD.com and through various e-commerce platforms.

HMD 130, HMD 150 Music: Features

A large rear speaker on the two devices ensures clear sound quality for music and hands-free calls, complemented by dedicated music buttons for effortless control and inbox earphones. The devices are backed by a 2500mAh removable battery supporting with an inbox charger and providing up to 50 hours of music playback and 36 days of standby time. Both of them have a 2.4-inch display.

Reinforced corners and a scratch-resistant screen make these devices sturdy for everyday use, with a dual flashlight on HMD 130 Music for added convenience. They also have support for Wireless & Wired FM radio, FM Recording, a 3.5mm audio jack, 5.0, and card expansion up to 32GB for personalized music storage.

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HMD 130 is supported with built-in UPI payment capabilities and HMD 150 comes with scan and pay feature allowing users to make and receive payments using a simplified interface. There’s also a Text to speech solution in Hindi & English language making it easier to use the device.

The only major difference between the two phones is that the HMD 150 comes with a QVGA camera with flash/torch while the HMD 130 Music doesn’t.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Launched in India: All Details

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Motorola has announced the launch of the 60 Fusion in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, also making it the first device in the country to come with this processor. The device has a dual rear camera setup and comes with moto features as well.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: Price, Availability, Offers

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion comes in two variants: 8GB + 256GB at Rs 22,999 and 12GB + 256GB at Rs 24,999. It will be available in PANTONE Amazonite, PANTONE Slipstream and, PANTONE Zephyr shades. The smartphone will go on sale from 9th April 2025, 12PM on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores including Reliance Digital.

Consumers can choose one from the following two offers to purchase the device making the effective price of the product starting at Rs 20,999 (for 8GB+256GB) and Rs 22,999 (for 12GB+256GB):

  • Rs. 2,000 Additional bump-up on exchange value on Flipkart only, making the effective price of the product starting at Rs 20,999 (for 8GB+256GB) and Rs 22,999 (for 12GB+256GB).
  • Rs. 2,000 Instant Discount on Axis and IDFC Bank Credit Cards – full swipe transactions. Making the effective price of the product starting at Rs 20,999 (for 8GB+256GB) and Rs 22,999 (for 12GB+256GB).

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: Specifications

Moto Edge 60 Fusion

The Edge 60 Fusion packs a 6.7″ quad-curved pOLED Display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colours, HDR 10+ support, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a 446 ppi, and 2712×1220 pixels resolution. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of 2.2 storage that will be expandable up to 1TB.

There is a dual rear camera setup, including an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony LYT-700C f/1.88 primary sensor and a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor. At the front, it gets a 32MP f/2.2 sensor with auto-focus support. The device packs a 5500mAh battery with support for 68W wired charging.

It also has Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers. The handset is IP68 + IP69 and has the MIL-STD-810H certification. The handset runs on Android 15-based Hello UI. It will receive upgrades until Android 18, which accounts for three years of OS upgrades, along with 4 years of security patches. Connectivity options on the handset should include Bluetooth v5.4, Wi-Fi 6, Dual-SIM 5G, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging.

Lava Bold 5G Launched in India: All Details

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Lava Bold 5G has been launched in India as the brand’s latest budget smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity under the hood, a curved AMOLED display, and more. The launch comes shortly after the debut of Lava Shark in India which has a starting price tag of Rs 6,999. Here’s everything to know about the Lava Bold 5G.

Lava Bold 5G: Price, Availability

The Lava Bold 5G is priced starting at Rs 10,499 including all the offers for the 4GB + 128GB model. Pricing for the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB trims are yet to be disclosed. The device will go on sale from April 8 at 12 AM IST on Amazon in a Sapphire Blue shade.

Lava Bold 5G: Specifications

The Lava Bold 5G sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz Refresh Rate. The display comes with 1.07 billion color depth and supports HDR. It can reach up to 800 nits peak brightness and has 394 PPI. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

For optics, the Lava Bold 5G packs a dual rear camera unit, headlined by a 64-megapixel Sony primary lens, accompanied by 2-megapixel macro sensor. For selfies, it features a 16-megapixel sensor at the front.

It includes an in-display optical fingerprint scanner for Biometrics and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lava promises a clean Android 14 experience with no bloatware, no ads, no unwanted notifications, along with a promised upgrade to Android 15 and assured quarterly security updates for 2 years. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.2, USB-C port, and GPS. The device is also IP64-rated for dust and water resistance.

Thomson Launches World’s First 24-inch QLED TV in India, Air Coolers Also Launched

Thomson has announced the launch of world’s first 24-inch QLED TV in India along with 32-inch and 40-inch models. They run Linux Coolia 3.0 operating system out of the box. Further, the brand also announced the launch of its Air Coolers in the Indian market with features like multi-speed controls, swing control, and more.

Thomson QLED TVs: Pricing, Features

The 24-inch QLED TV from Thomson costs Rs 6,799, while the 32-inch and 40-inch models are priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 12,999. They’ll be available for purchase through Flipkart.

Running on Linux Coolita 3.0 OS, these TVs offer a sleek black design, vibrant VA display panels, while the sound output stands at 24W for the 24-inch QLED TV and 36W for the 32-inch and 40-inch models. Packed with features like live channels, pre-installed games, sports mode, and a dedicated YouTube Shorts mode, they ensure a seamless and personalized viewing experience. Network-free screen mirroring and with Miracast support allow easy screen mirroring.

Further, these TVs include bottom-firing speakers with surround sound, coaxial connectivity, and multiple HDMI & ports. Powered by an A35 quad-core and operating on 2.4 GHz frequency, they support popular streaming apps like YouTube, JioHotstar, Prime Video, Sony Liv, and Zee5.

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Thomson Air Coolers: Pricing, Availability

Thomson has also announced the launch of 5 new Air Cooler models in 40, 55, 60, 75, and 95 litres and introduced Personal Smart Air coolers with remote control technology in 60 litres capacity. The WM40 model is priced at Rs 5,699, WM55 at Rs 6,799, WM60S with Smart features at Rs 7,499, GD75 at Rs 7,499, and GD95 at Rs 8,999. They’ll be available through Flipkart for purchase.

The new THOMSON Windmill WM60S Smart Air Cooler comes with Smart Remote Control Convenience, which lets the user adjust the fan speed and swing settings from anywhere in the room. 

Key Features of WM60S:

  •  Multiple Speed Settings – Customize airflow intensity to suit comfort.
  • Swing Control – Direct cool air where it’s most needed with just a click.
  • Timer Function – Set automatic shut-off for energy efficiency and worry-free operation

Key Features of Personal 40, 50 & 60 litres

  • 1350 RPM Powerful Motor 
  • 4-fin rust-free blade for powerful cooling and air throw
  • Wheel leg set for easy manoeuvrability and portable
  • 30ft Air throw distance in 40 litres
  • 35ft Air throw distance in 50 litres
  • 40ft Air throw distance in 60 litres
  • Smart Air cooler with Remote control technology in 60 liters
  • Water level indicator
  • Inverter compatible
  • Motorized vertical louver movement
  • 3D honeycomb cooling media
  • Sleek design 
  • 4-way air deflection
  • Space efficient
  • Auto swing & heavy-duty pump

Key Features Desert 75 & 95 litres

  • Wheel leg set for easy manoeuvrability
  • 4-fin rust-free blade for powerful cooling and air throw
  • 55ft Air throw distance in 75 litres
  • 60ft Air throw distance in 95 litres
  • Auto swing & heavy-duty pump
  • Compatible with most Inverters
  • 3D Honeycomb Media
  • Sleek Design
  • Compact & Space efficient

2025 Samsung Refrigerator Lineup Equipped With Screens Launched Globally

The 2025 Samsung refrigerator lineup equipped with screens has now been launched globally. First unveiled at CES earlier this year, this expansion includes the introduction of the 9-inch Home screen on the 4-Door, 4-Door French Door and Side-by-Side refrigerators, as well as an enhanced Family Hub screen on select French Door and Side-by-Side models. An enhanced AI Vision Inside feature is integrated on select 4-Door and 4-Door French Door models, refining food identification and streamlining meal planning to ensure a more intuitive kitchen experience for users, said Samsung.

The new 2025 Samsung refrigerator lineup incorporates the intuitive 9” AI Home screen and 32” or 21.5” Family Hub screens, which are designed to enhance four key areas of daily life: Food, Home, Family Communication and Entertainment. The first category, food, is especially powered by the upgraded AI Vision Inside, which adds four more food items to the list of recognizable types for a total of 37. Furthermore, adding on to fresh food items, AI Vision Inside can now also recognize processed food items.

Refrigerators with the enhanced AI Vision Inside will recognize and recommend users to save processed food items that have been placed inside multiple times, allowing up to 50 items to be saved with designated names. Based on the improved food list, the screen will provide tailored recipe recommendations and meal planning.

Beyond food, the screens also enhance smart home connectivity. The latest advancements provide deeper integration into the smart home ecosystem, making the refrigerator a central hub capable of controlling connected appliances throughout the entire home. With the integration of Map View, users can monitor and control Samsung appliances and even third-party smart home devices like lights and smart plugs.

There’s also SmartThings Energy, which helps users track and optimize their energy consumption, facilitating greater efficiency in everyday life. The intuitive display provides users with access to a great deal of information about their home, with users also being able to issue through Bixby.

The new Daily Board feature keeps everyone informed and connected. The refrigerator screen delivers real-time updates throughout the day — whether it’s the morning weather and schedule before heading to work, or daily energy consumption reports in the evening. Users can also easily access their schedules through voice commands and receive tailored responses.

By recognising each family member’s voice and replying accordingly, Bixby will serve as both a helpful assistant for the entire household and for each person individually. Additional family-focused features include a shared gallery for storing precious memories and a calendar to help with daily planning.

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The 2025 Samsung refrigerator lineup also comes with Spotify integration where users can listen to their favourite music or podcasts directly from their fridge. SmartView Mirroring enables seamless screen sharing from smartphones or Samsung TVs, and the dedicated gallery feature lets families display their favourite photos as well.

The 4-Door 2025 Samsung Refrigerator lineup pack a 9” AI Home applied on select models which allows the refrigerator to integrate seamlessly with the smart home ecosystem. Models that incorporate Hybrid Cooling technology keep produce fresh for even longer, while also allowing extra space by utilizing a peltier module that is compact in size for cooling. By utilizing the conventional compressor and the Peltier module together, AI Hybrid Cooling is capable of providing additional cooling whenever necessary, such as when the internal temperature increases or when AI predicts a potential rise.

When users put in a large amount of groceries after shopping or open the door multiple times in the summer, the Peltier module will assist the compressor to maintain a consistent internal temperature. The 4-Door Refrigerator also comes in Kitchen Fit design, allowing agile installation that requires a gap of just 4mm from the sides and 20mm from the top.

Also, the refrigerator’s doors have been enhanced with SpaceMax insulation technology that uses less amount of high-efficiency insulation, increasing the space in the doors by 56% compared to previous models equaling 10L in capacity. Users can also enjoy convenience with the wide opening door that opens more than 90 degrees, and the food showcase to store frequently used items.

The 4-Door French Door Refrigerator, launching in North America, is available in various configurations, including a 32” Family Hub and a 9” AI Home. This flexibility allows users to choose the best fit for their kitchen. The Auto Open Door feature ensures hassle-free accessibility with just a gentle tap, making it accessible to everyone in all kinds of situations to effortlessly access the inside of the fridge. It also has a Beverage Center that includes a water dispenser and a 1.4L Auto-Fill Water Pitcher that is dishwasher safe and BPA free. Apart from ensuring that fresh, filtered water is always available, the pitcher also allows users to infuse their water with fruits and herbs.

The Side-by-Side Refrigerator also offers multiple screen options, including the 21.5” Family Hub and 9” AI Home. The model, featuring an Auto Open Door that opens up widely makes it simpler to reach stored items, is designed for users who prioritise easy access and organisation. Select European models are equipped with Hybrid Cooling technology — as seen in the 4-Door refrigerator — to maintain freshness by preventing temperature fluctuations.

All three types of refrigerators come with the AI Energy Mode feature, allowing users to reduce energy consumption by up to an additional 10%. Users can choose to activate the mode always or when electricity bills are expected to exceed the preset target.

As of now, there’s no word on the Indian availability of the new 2025 Samsung refrigerator lineup.

Apple Releases Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro with VisionOS 2.4

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Apple has announced the release of Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro with VisionOS 2.4 bringing features like writing tools to Apple’s Spatial headset. It further adds a Spatial Gallery app, giving users access to a curated collection of spatial content spanning art, culture, nature, sports, and more. visionOS 2.4 also introduces the Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone to help users easily find new content and apps. Further, there are enhancements to Guest User that make sharing Vision Pro experiences even easier.

With Writing Tools, users can refine their words by rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, and many third-party apps. With Rewrite, users can adjust the tone of their text to make it more friendly, professional, or concise, or specify the change they’d like to make using Describe Your Change. Proofread checks grammar, word choice, and sentence structure, and provides suggested edits.

Users can also select text and have it recapped in several formats with Summarize. With Compose, users can ask ChatGPT to generate content for anything they are writing about from the systemwide Writing Tools. Next, there’s Image Playground that allows users to easily create fun and unique images from themes, costumes, accessories, and places. Users can add their own text descriptions, and can even create images in the likeness of a family member or friend using photos from their photo library.

Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro also introduces the ability to create original Genmoji by typing or speaking a description into the keyboard. Genmoji can be added inline to messages, shared as a sticker, or sent as a Tapback. Smart Reply in Messages and Mail provides suggestions for a quick response, and will identify questions as well. New features like Natural Language search and Create a Memory Movie in the Photos app have also been added.

visionOS 2.4 also includes support for Priority Messages in Mail, Mail Summaries, Image Wand in Notes, Priority Notifications in Notification Center, and Notification Summaries. The initial set of Apple Intelligence features is available in visionOS 2.4 for users with their device and Siri language set to U.S. English.

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Then there’s Spatial Gallery, a new app for Apple Vision Pro which features spatial photos, spatial videos, and panoramas curated by Apple, and gives users a window to captivating moments spanning art, culture, entertainment, lifestyle, nature, sports, and travel, with new content released regularly.

At launch, users can discover stories and experiences from brands including Red Bull, Cirque du Soleil, and Porsche. Users can go behind the scenes with Apple Originals like SeveranceThe Studio, and The Morning Show; and listen to conversations with top artists like Bad Bunny, Charli xcx, and Keith Urban.

Apple vision pro app on iPhone

The Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone offers a new way for users to discover new spatial experiences, queue apps and games to download, find tips, and quickly access information about their Vision Pro, all from their iPhone.

The Discover page features recommendations for new and notable experiences on Apple Vision Pro, from popular apps like Explore POV and JigSpace, to Apple Arcade games like Gears & Goo, to Apple Immersive experiences like Metallica, which gives viewers access to the through a storytelling format.

Guest User mode has also been enhanced where visionOS 2.4 lets users start a Guest User session on Apple Vision Pro with the user’s nearby iPhone or iPad. To make it easier to guide a guest through the Vision Pro experience, users can now choose which apps are accessible to their guests and start View Mirroring with AirPlay from their iPhone.

Google Pixel 9a Comes with Battery Health Assistance: Everything to Know

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Google has detailed a new feature for its Pixel devices called Battery Health Assistance where the Pixel 9a is the first smartphone to come with it while other Pixel devices may also get it soon through a software update. The feature allows for efficient management of battery health to enable a long-term use for the smartphone.

With Battery Health Assistance, “Pixel software will manage battery performance to help maintain battery health as your battery ages.” The feature will likely be made available on all Pixel devices going forward, especially because the devices now support 7 years of OS updates which means users could use their devices for longer than before if they want to.

According to a support page, Google says, “Lithium-ion batteries are consumable components that eventually require replacement. Your Pixel 9a will receive a software update that automatically helps manage the long term health and performance of its battery as it ages.”

Furthermore, the software will adjust the battery’s maximum voltage in stages that start at 200 charge cycles and continue gradually until 1000 charge cycles to help stabilize battery performance and aging. “You may notice small decreases in your battery’s runtime as your battery ages. Battery health assistance will also tune the phone’s charging speed based on adjusted capacity. You may notice a slight change in performance.”

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Google also notes that Battery health assistance settings on Pixel 9a aren’t customizable by the user. This means that the feature will be enabled by default on all upcoming Pixel devices also. We feel this is a welcome move from Google that will go hand-in-hand with its extended software update policy. It should keep the battery healthier than before for a longer period of time so the user doesn’t feel the need to replace their batteries for a considerable amount of time.

As for the Pixel 9a, the device goes on sale in India on April 16 for Rs 49,999 for the sole 8GB + 256GB trim. The device comes packed with the Tensor G4 chipset along with 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM. There’s a 6.3-inch full-HD+ 120Hz OLED display on the front. It runs on Android 15 out of the box. It packs a 5100mAh battery that supports 23W fast wired charging and Qi-certified fast wireless charging at up to 7.5W speeds. There are dual rear cameras. Then it gets dual stereo speakers as well. The phone is also IP68 certified.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Renders Leaked: Sticking to the Predecessor’s Design

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Google will be releasing its Pixel 10 series smartphones later this year, likely in August, and ahead of that launch, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders have been leaked. The newly leaked renders show us the design of the device which doesn’t look largely different from last year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders have been leaked by OnLeaks and Android Headlines and according to the images, there doesn’t appear to be many changes on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold over its predecessor. The camera module also appears to be about the same size, so the are likely the same or at least the same size as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The cameras are placed inside a couple of pill shaped cutouts.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold front and back

You get the same size of outer and inner displays along with even bezels around both panels. There’s a cutout in each of the panels for a selfie sensor. The flat frame seems to be made of aluminium, along with buttons on the right spine and the speaker grille, a mic, and a USB-C port at the bottom.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold leaked

Recently, renders for the remaining three Pixel 10 series devices were also leaked. The leak suggested that while the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL models will look quite identical to the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, the vanilla Pixel 10 will be the device that’ll have a slightly different camera bar as it will receive a camera upgrade from Google.

Speaking of dimensions, the Pixel 10 will have dimensions of 152.8 x 72 x 8.6mm. The camera module will measure in at an additional 3.4mm, making it 12mm thick in total. That is roughly the same as the Pixel 9, making it marginally thicker at 8.6mm versus the 8.5mm thickness of the Pixel 9.

Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Oppo Find X8s Series: What to Expect?

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Oppo Find X8 Ultra and the Find X8s series are all set to launch on April 10 and ahead of the launch, the devices’ design has been revealed while their respective specifications have already been leaked before. Here we are with a summary of what to expect from the devices once they go official next week.

Oppo Find X8 Ultra: Everything to Know

Find X8 Ultra

The design of the Find X8 Ultra was revealed through Oppo’s China website where one can see the huge circular camera module on the back that houses four camera sensors. On the right reside the power and volume buttons while on the left there’s the new button that replaces the Alert Slider which recent Oppo phones borrowed from OnePlus. OnePlus will also be ditching the beloved Alert Slider for the same button in its future devices. The device will come in Pink, Gold, and Black shades.

The device is expected to sport a 6.82-inch (3168 × 1440 pixels) Quad with a 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, and OPPO Crystal Shield protection. The device is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. It runs on 15-based ColorOS 15.

On the back, there’ll be a quad-camera design, including a 50MP primary camera with 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor, OIS, 10-bit HDR, paired with a 50MP 120-degree ultra-wide angle camera, 50MP 1/1.56″ Sony IMX906 sensor, 3X periscope telephoto camera, and a 50MP Sony LYT-600 6x periscope telephoto camera, OIS, and up to 120X digital zoom. There’s a 32MP front-facing sensor for selfies.

The device will pack a 6100mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Connectivity options will include SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), v5.4, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, dual-antenna NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging. It will be + rated and will have stereo speakers and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

Oppo Find X8s, Find X8s+: Everything to Know

Find X8s series
Oppo Find X8s (left), Oppo Find X8s+ (right)

As for the Oppo Find X8s series, it retains a design that looks similar to the Find X8 series which debuted last year. Both the devices will have even and thin bezels on the front and will have the same buttons as the Find X8 Ultra. The two Find X8s series devices differ in terms of the camera placement and overall size in terms of design. The Find X8s will come in blue, pink, gold, and black shades while the Find X8s+ will come in black, gold, and purple shades.

As for the specs, both of them are expected to have a 1.5K (2760 × 1256 pixels) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate AMOLED display with up to 4500 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz instant touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, OPPO Crystal Shield protection. The Find X8s+ will have a 6.59-inch display while the Find X8s will get a 6.3-inch panel.

The devices will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ 3nm with Immortalis-G925 GPU, paired with up 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. For optics, they’ll pack triple rear cameras including a 50MP primary camera with OIS, 10-bit HDR, along with a 50MP 120° ultra-wide angle camera and a 50MP 3X periscope telephoto camera with OIS and up to 120X digital zoom. There is a 32MP camera on the front.

The Find X8s will pack a 5700mAh battery while the Find X8s+ will pack a 6000mAh battery. The two support 80W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Other features will include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. Additional features include IP68 + IP69 ratings, stereo speakers, and an in-display optical fingerprint sensor.

Google Launches Dynamic Layouts in Google Meet: Everything to Know

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Google is introducing Dynamic Layouts in Google Meet that is supposed to improve communication and collaboration for all users, but especially for those in hybrid meetings. Aside from this, Google says there are many new features bundled in this extensive launch across Meet for web and rooms. Here’s everything to know.

With Dynamic Layouts in Google Meet, the “Portrait tiles” feature prioritize faces by cropping out excess background video, ensuring a more focused and visually appealing display. The optimized tile placement logic enables more efficient layouts, minimizing unused space and improving overall screen utilization. A visual design refresh introduces color-sampled tile theming for users with their cameras off, enhancing the aesthetic consistency of the interface.

Larger room tiles appear in the grid when ‘Dynamic tiles’ is not active, providing a clearer view of key participants or content. Users now have more flexibility in how tiles are cropped, including adjustments to their self-view for a more personalized experience. Additionally, the limit has been increased from 3 to 6, allowing for greater customization and control over the layout.

Google Meet Dynamic layouts

With Dynamic Tiles, an individual video tile is created for up to three meeting participants joining from the same conference room with Google Meet hardware. This ensures that each participant remains visible without overcrowding the display.

AI-enabled active-speaker detection automatically highlights only the tile of the in-room speaker without requiring any special hardware. Additionally, other meeting participants can pin these tiles in their layout just like any other tile, providing more control over the meeting view.

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When Dynamic tiles are in use in a room with a Google Meet hardware device, users can associate their name with their face from Companion mode on Web so their tile can be labeled. This creates a consistent experience where everyone can show up in their best light, whether they’re in the room or joining remotely.

As for availability, Dynamic layouts are available for all Google Meet meetings on the web and from meeting rooms via hardware devices. They are available for all Google Workspace customers as well as users with personal Google accounts. Dynamic tiles and Face match require a Google Meet hardware device and associated license. These features should reach eligible users in the upcoming weeks.