HP today announced the launch of its latest HP Victus 15 (2025) laptop in India. Featuring the latest AMD Ryzen 9 Hawkpoint 8945HS NPU processor, the HP Victus 15 is made for gamers. To further add value, HP is also providing a 3-month free Xbox Game Pass, giving consumers access to a vast library of games and allowing them to explore new titles without additional cost.
HP Victus 15 (2025): Price, Availability
HP Victus 15 laptop – fb3025AX is available on Amazon at a starting price of Rs 1,12,990 in Atmosphere Blue colour.
HP Victus 15 (2025): Specifications
The Victus 15 gaming laptop sports a 15.6-inch IPS anti-glare display with an up to full-HD (1920×1080 pixels) Resolution, 300 nits brightness, 144Hz refresh rate, and Eyesafe low-blue light technology. The machines come equipped with AMD Ryzen 9 Hawkpoint 8945HS NPU Processor which is paired with up to 16GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM, and up to 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.
The laptop employs up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB VRAM. HP claims that the thermal efficiency of the HP Victus 15 (2022) is handled by four-way airflow, and a two-heat pipe design that pushes the heat out via wide rear vents.
Additional features include dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra and HP Audio, an HP WideVision 720p camera, and a backlit keyboard. Connectivity options include 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-C 5Gbps signaling rate (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate (HP Sleep and Charge), 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x AC smart PIN and 1 x headphone/microphone combo. The laptop is backed by a 70Wh battery and runs on Windows 11 Home.
At Adobe MAX Japan 2025, Adobe unveiled a number of new AI features in Lightroom and Illustrator “to deliver an even faster, more performant and modernized experience for creators,” the company said. The two new AI-powered editing features in Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw include: Adaptive Profiles and Distraction Removal. Adobe also launched Project Neo in Public beta and here are all the details about it.
Adobe Lightroom, Illustrator: New AI Features
Adaptive Profiles, available in Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom for mobile (iOS & Android), Lightroom for web, and Adobe Camera Raw, will dynamically adjust the tones and colors of your photos, creating an enhanced, yet realistic , starting point for further editing. Unlike traditional presets and profiles with universal settings, Adaptive Profiles adapt to your image.
An AI model analyzes your photo and adjusts tones and colors to make them look just right. The effect is as if the AI had changed Exposure, Shadows, Highlights, Color Mixer, Curves, and other controls for you, although the actual controls stay in their original neutral position.
Distraction Removal, available in Early Access in Adobe Camera Raw, and coming soon to Lightroom, can detect and remove common distractions in your photos like unwanted people. From eliminating photobombers at a photo shoot to combating the crowds in family vacation photos, you can now easily achieve clean, professional-looking results with this feature.
Aside from these two AI features, some other features were also announced such as Clean Up which is one of the features that, according to Adobe, “makes Lightroom on the web a great lightweight tool for quickly viewing, organizing, and managing the photos you have saved in the cloud.” In addition to identifying duplicate shots, Clean Up also helps you find blurry photos, screenshots, and other unwanted images. This feature is available in Early Access in Lightroom on the web.
Next, there’s intuitive focus point selection for Tether Live view. When tethered to Lightroom Classic, you can change your camera’s Autofocus mode in the Tether Live View window and simply click on your desired subject. This eliminates the need to fiddle around with Auto Focus or manual near/far focus buttons.
This is especially handy when your camera is set up in a tricky spot, like high above your head for a bird’s-eye-view shot. Plus, it’s much easier to set the focus point on the larger, live-view window than on the smaller camera screen. Whether you’re focusing on a model’s eye or another object, this tool gives you the confidence that you’re capturing the perfect shot. The feature is available for supported Sony, Nikon, and Canon cameras, and can be used in Lightroom Classic.
For Lightroom Mobile on iOS, the following improvements have been introduced:
4X Faster Share Link Generation: Adobe has also made it faster to generate a share link, reducing the wait time by 75 percent. Now, you can generate shareable links in a fraction of the time.
Easier Link Copy and Share Options: Adobe has also made copying and sharing links easier with easy-to-access, intuitive options where you can quickly decide how you want to share your content — whether by copying the link, sharing via social media, or sending directly to your contacts.
Real-time Customization Preview: Before sharing a link, you can now view a real-time preview of any customization made to the shared album or content. This feature lets you see exactly how your content will appear to recipients, so you can tweak it to get the exact appearance you want.
Further, Lightroom Classic performance has been improved with the latest update, consisting of improved responsiveness while brushing masks, rotating crop angles, and adjusting white balance adjustments, especially for images with a lot of masks.
Finally, for Lightroom on Android and iPhone, you can now easily make selective edits on the background of your photos directly from your phone, instead of having to switch to a larger-screen device, thanks to improvements in Lightroom Mobile’s AI masking tools.
Coming to Illustrator, following performance enhancements have been introduced:
Up to 10x faster performance when converting linked images to embedded images
Up to 5x faster image processing, including importing, dragging and dropping, or placing images on the artboard (for JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and Photoshop files)
Up to 5x faster performance when working with the five most used effects (Drop Shadow, Blur, Inner Glow, Outer Glow, and Rasterize)
Smoother and faster layer operations, including Hide, Unhide, Expand, Collapse, Scrolling up and down, etc in the layers panel
The new feature in Illustrator is Retype. With Retype you can quickly identify the font of static text used in raster images or outlined text and explore similar fonts. Retype searches through the library of 30,000+ Adobe Fonts directly in Illustrator, as well as your local font library, eliminating the need to sift through thousands of fonts to find the one that matches your design.
Adobe has also made significant improvements to Japanese type layout in Illustrator. Users can now also use the new Reflow Viewer feature (launched at Adobe MAX in October 2024) to inform and assist with updating old documents to new and improved type layouts.
At MAX Japan, Adobe also introduced a new Japanese variable font called Momochidori, featuring variable em-box and colored glyphs. Illustrator now also comes with added support for variable em-box as well as support for COLR fonts, so users will now be able to use this class of fonts available on their operating systems (by default). In addition, it has also added dozens of new Japanese fonts to the Adobe Fonts library, which now includes over 950 Japanese fonts.
The latest Illustrator release also includes three common user-asks to improve workflows:
Patterns and gradients: Save your favorite patterns and color gradients directly to your Creative Cloud Library, so you can quickly share them with your team or clients.
Area calculation: Easily calculate the area of a shape or closed path.
Fonts: Embed fonts directly into your Illustrator files to ensure your work is always true to your vision, even if your file is opened on a machine that is missing your font.
Adobe Launches Project Neo in Public Beta
Project Neo makes it easy to add dimensions and depth to your designs. It eliminates the need for manual calculations and empowers you to create and edit 3D, volumetric designs with unprecedented flexibility, control, and precision — all without requiring any technical expertise in 3D creation tools.
Project Neo is ideal for brand and marketing graphics, icons, isometric illustrations and even 3D Pixel art. You can now bring dimensional, geometric artwork from different perspectives into your 2D designs using a familiar, intuitive web-based interface built for graphic designers and integrated into your existing workflows. Plus, you can add unique 3D typography to your designs — Project Neo now includes access to over 30,000 fonts from the Adobe Font Library. Project Neo also allows you to take control over the layout of images you generate with AI using Adobe’s new Scene to Image technology.
This release adds the ability to import 2D SVG files, so you can easily work directly with Illustrator. Also included is Japanese language support, including support for the new Japanese variable font Momochidori.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Apple iPhone 16 are being sold at a similar price point but that doesn’t mean that the two have similar characteristics as well. While we have already compared their cameras in detail and found out that they cater to a different subset of users each, here’s a full comparison of the two devices which excludes the cameras but includes everything else, from display, to performance and software.
Build Quality & Design
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Apple iPhone 16 both carry a premium price tag, which means they have to have a premium build quality. As a result, both devices exude a premium feel in the hand, with flat frames, displays, and rear panels.
However, the Galaxy S25 is slightly more comfortable to hold in the hand, likely due to its narrower and thinner form factor. Furthermore, the Galaxy S25 looks much better from the front due to its thinner bezels and a smaller punch-hole compared to the iPhone 16’s thicker bezels and dynamic island.
While the build quality is equally good, and both are comfortable to hold, the design of the Galaxy S25 is much better in terms of functionality and even looks.
The iPhone 16 does have an advantage, though, and that is the extra two buttons: the camera control and Action buttons. The S25 has no other buttons apart from the usual volume rocker and power button. While some may not use these, they still serve as functional and useful buttons that the S25 lacks.
Display
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR panel that supports HDR, a 60Hz refresh rate, TruTone, and 1600 nits of peak HDR brightness.
The Galaxy S25 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080) Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR10+, has a Pixel density of 418 PPI, and is covered with a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Once again, the Galaxy S25 takes the win here for obvious reasons. It has a less obstructive punch hole on the top, narrower bezels, slightly better colours, is brighter, and most importantly, supports a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, which is a deal breaker.
In our experience with the two devices, the Galaxy S25 panel was also more responsive to the touch in games and showed better colours in streaming apps like Netflix.
Speakers & Haptics
The Haptics on both the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Apple iPhone 16 are quite tight and feel premium, but the iPhone 16 does a better job in this area, with stronger vibrations that are slightly more precise when it comes to ringtones. They also sync better with the sound compared to Samsung’s haptics.
As for the speakers, the iPhone 16 speakers sound fuller, are louder, and have more bass, while Samsung’s speakers focus more on vocals with less bass. The sound tuning may be subjective, but in our opinion, the iPhone does have superior speakers in terms of audio quality.
Battery Life
The battery on the Galaxy S25 is a 4000mAh cell with 25W fast charging, while the iPhone 16 has an even smaller 3561mAh cell with unspecified charging speeds. However, Apple does claim the device will charge 50% in 30 minutes.
In our testing, the Galaxy S25 took about 1 hour and 15 minutes to charge from 0 to 100, while Apple’s iPhone 16 was nowhere close, taking up to 2 hours to charge from 0 to 100 with the same charger and cable.
Both devices support wireless charging as well.
As for runtimes, the iPhone 16, despite having a smaller cell, delivered better battery life. That’s because it doesn’t have Always-on display support and a 60Hz refresh rate, which is easier on the battery and not quite demanding. The device gave us up to 8 hours of screen-on time.
The Galaxy S25 was consistent with a 6 to 6.5-hour screen-on time, but with wallpaper AOD and 120Hz refresh, which is quite impressive. Both devices were able to last us a day, but the iPhone 16 lasted a little more on some days due to the reasons we mentioned above.
Despite the iPhone performing better in some cycles, we think the Galaxy S25 deserves to be the winner because it has a bigger battery and faster charging time and delivers a decent runtime with all the demanding features turned on.
Software & Performance
This is where the two devices are poles apart. It also sparks the traditional iOS versus Android debate, but we won’t get into that. We’ll focus more on the performance and features each device has and which is suitable for you. With that mind, the performance and smoothness of both devices are decent, but the Galaxy S25’s 120Hz refresh rate helps make the experience more fluid.
The animations feel far better, and with granular control available for a certain set of animations, things get even better. The feature set is vast in One UI 7, from multi-control to storage sharing between the Samsung ecosystem of devices. You’ll get the best experience if you prefer customisation on your device along with productivity.
Animations on the iPhone 16 feel less smoother but same as the S25, it hasn’t lagged once during our testing. It did have a lot of software issues at launch, as we noted in our review, but those seem to have been ironed out with updates. While the customisation on offer is decent, it doesn’t match One UI 7 at all. The experience is more towards the minimal side with iOS 18. Furthermore, if you are already in the Apple Ecosystem and have products like a Mac, Apple Watch, or an iPad, the iPhone 16 will definitely suit you better. Productivity features and security are also handled well on the Apple device.
Some extras are available with the iPhone, such as Apple Arcade, for those who prefer the service’s exclusive games. Speaking of gaming, both devices are quite good at handling high-end gaming and other demanding tasks. They do heat up if things get a little too demanding, but none of them show signs of throttling.
RAM management is good in both the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Apple iPhone 16 but the former is slightly better, likely because it gets a higher amount of physical RAM. Coming to the talk of the town, AI, Samsung is again in the lead with more features on offer that are better in quality. Gemini is still superior to Siri in terms of features and performance. The number of AI features on offer is higher in the Galaxy S25, and even their integration within the system is superior.
Overall, the experience on both devices was stable and smooth but the Galaxy S25 excels in this department due to multiple reasons, with one of the main ones being smoother and faster performance.
Verdict
In our opinion, the Galaxy S25 is the better smartphone out of the two, and we say that with experience. Yes, the iPhone 16 is decent, too, but it doesn’t match the quality of the software and the fluidity of the Galaxy S25. Being in the Apple ecosystem, liking the camera control or iOS could definitely be the factors that drive your decision towards purchasing the iPhone 16, and there’s nothing wrong with that, but if you are neither in Samsung’s ecosystem nor in Apple’s, then the Galaxy S25 is a better choice to opt for in comparison to the iPhone.
Lava’s Prowatch X has been launched in India with a 360-degree fitness suite that comprises of Body Energy, HRV and VO2 Max. It supports 110+ Sports Modes, covering a wide range of activities from yoga to HIIT along with what Lava called Smart Sleep technology. Here are all the details of the watch.
Lava’s Prowatch X: Price, Availability
Priced at Rs 4,499, the Lava Prowatch X smartwatch will be available for pre-order from February 15 to February 18, 2025, with an exclusive ₹1000 flat discount on all bank cards during this period. Official sales begin on February 21, 2025, exclusively on Flipkart. It is available in three strap variants – Silicone, Nylon, and Metal.
Lava’s Prowatch X: Specifications
Prowatch X features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466×466 Resolution and 500 nits brightness. The 326 PPI display density along with Always-On Display which allows users to conveniently glance at their information without waking up the screen. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It also supports 150+ watch faces.
The watch is encased in a lightweight aluminum alloy frame with a sandblasted and oxidized finish.
Prowatch X is equipped with VO2 Max Measurement, which tracks oxygen uptake for high-intensity workouts, and Body Energy Monitoring, a feature that estimates energy levels using HRV, stress, sleep, and activity data. The Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Tracking provides insights on current cardiovascular health, while Post-Workout Recovery Analysis suggests optimal rest duration based on workout intensity.
It also includes Aerobic Training Effect, which measures the intensity of your workouts. With Intelligent Exercise Recognition (IER), the watch automatically detects activities, including pause and end recognition. It supports 110+ Sports Modes, covering a wide range of activities from yoga to HIIT, and aspiring runners can access six structured courses for engaging running experience.
Additionally, Smart Sleep Technology tracks sleep stages and daytime naps, providing comprehensive sleep insights. SpO2 Monitoring is available in both manual and continuous modes, while Breathing Exercises help users manage stress effectively. Powered by Advanced Actions ATS3085C Chipset, Prowatch X also gets a HX3690 PPG Sensor which is claimed to ensure precise heart rate and SpO2 readings.
Connectivity is handled via Bluetooth 5.3, and the watch gets 8-10 days battery backup provides a seamless experience to users. The >40Hz refresh rate further enhances the UI experience. Prowatch X further features an inbuilt GPS for precise tracking and 6-axis motion sensors to enhance movement accuracy. The watch gets an Explorer Suite which includes an Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass (ABC).
The smartwatch is IP68-certified, tested to withstand up to 1.5 meters underwater for 30 minutes, making it manageable in showers and mild swimming. The wearable also supports Bluetooth calling and the ability to save up to 10 contacts.
Users can benefit from features like Find My Watch & Find My Phone, Women’s Health Tracking, Quick Replies, Event Reminders, and a Pomodoro Timer to enhance productivity. It also includes Air Quality Index (AQI) Updates, Gesture Controls such as raise-to-wake and cover-to-sleep, and a World Clock & Stopwatch with Lap Tracking.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G India price and specifications have been leaked ahead of the device’s launch. The leaks suggest that the device will be positioned slightly above the recently launched Galaxy F06 5G. Here are all the details you’d want to know about the upcoming A-series device from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G India Price (Rumoured)
According to Abhishek Yadav on X, the Galaxy A06 5G will be available in three variants in India, including 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB, which will cost Rs 12,499, Rs 13,999, and Rs 15,499, respectively.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Specifications (Rumoured)
While the design of the device could differ from the F06 5G in terms of the rear camera module, the specifications may not differ much. The Galaxy A06 5G, as per leaks, has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD panel with an Infinity-U notch, 800 nits brightness, 90Hz refresh rate, and an HD+ resolution.
The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor which is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. There’s support for microSD card storage expansion up to 1.5TB.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. For optics, the Galaxy A06 5G has a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 Aperture and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor. There’s an 8-megapixel f/2.0 front-facing shooter.
It includes connectivity features such as Dual-SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm Headphone jack. It gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device runs on Android 15-based One UI 7.0 and will receive 4 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. It will also be IP54 rated and will have a mono speaker with Dolby Atmos.
Google has released a new update for its browser, bringing the Tab search feature in Chrome for Android. The new feature allows users to search through their opened Tabs if they have a lot of them, making it more convenient and easier for users to access the tab they want to.
The Tab search feature in Chrome for Android has appeared in version 133.0.6943.50 for us. Once the tab switcher is opened, you’ll now see a search bar up top that says “Search your tabs.” You can then begin typing your search terms based on what you had opened in the tab or the website it was running.
The search also includes results from “Bookmarks,” “History,” and “Search the web.” Clicking on a result instantly opens the corresponding tab. This feature is also available in Incognito mode, and desktop Chrome has long supported similar functionality.
Considering the feature is live in the stable version of Chrome on our end, it should start appearing for all users soon. You may have to force stop the App if it hasn’t appeared for you yet.
In related news to Google, the company has been doubling down on its AI assistant Gemini. It released the ability to refer past chats with Gemini Advanced for more helpful and tailored reponses to the user’s prompt. Furthermore, it is also rolling out the File upload and Analysis features for free Gemini users after introducing it for Gemini Advanced subscribers earlier last year.
Google noted that you’re in control over what information is stored. You can easily review, delete or decide how long to keep your chat history. Gemini will indicate when it uses your past chats in sources and related content. This feature is starting to roll out in English for Gemini Advanced subscribers via Google One AI Premium Plan on the Gemini web and mobile app.
Samsung has announced the launch of 2025 Bespoke AI refrigerators in 300L to 350L capacity range packed with features like AI Energy Mode, Twin Cooling Plus, Smart Forward, and Wi-Fi-enabled SmartThings integration. Here are all the details to know about the new refrigerators.
Samsung 2025 Bespoke AI Refrigerators: Price
Available in the 300L-350L capacity range, the series comes with Samsung’s 20-year warranty on the Digital Inverter Compressor and starts from Rs 56,990. They are available at leading retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and Samsung’s official website.
Samsung 2025 Bespoke AI Refrigerators: Features
The AI Energy Mode integrated into the 2025 Bespoke AI refrigerators by Samsung leverages advanced AI algorithms to optimize energy consumption by analyzing the refrigerator’s usage patterns. This intelligent system identifies peak and off-peak hours of usage, adjusting energy requirements accordingly to achieve up to 10% energy savings. By reducing unnecessary energy usage, it not only ensures cost efficiency for households but also supports sustainable living by lowering carbon footprints.
SmartThings Home Care offers a seamless integration of real-time monitoring and diagnostics, allowing users to ensure their refrigerator operates at peak efficiency. By comparing past and current performance data, this feature detects potential issues early, minimizing disruptions. Additionally, it provides users with proactive maintenance tips via the SmartThings app, enabling them to extend the lifespan of their refrigerator while ensuring consistent cooling performance.
Designed to enhance the interconnected smart home ecosystem, Smart Forward ensures consistent operation by transferring tasks seamlessly between connected devices. For example, in a multi-appliance setup, the refrigerator can communicate with other devices to adjust cooling requirements based on usage. This feature is ideal for users who rely on an integrated home automation system, as it enhances convenience and ensures that every device operates harmoniously.
The Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerators allows users to control and monitor their appliance remotely via the SmartThings app. Whether it is adjusting the temperature, activating Power Cool or Power Freeze modes, or receiving maintenance notifications, users can manage their refrigerator from anywhere. For instance, while grocery shopping; users can remotely lower the temperature to store perishable items immediately upon returning home.
The Convertible 5-in-1 feature provide five modes that range from Normal, Seasonal, Extra Fridge, Vacation, and Home Alone, cater to specific situations. This adaptability ensures optimal energy savings and maximum utility.
The Twin Cooling Plus technology is designed to enhance freshness retention and prevent odor mixing. By using two independent evaporators and fans, it maintains separate cooling environments for the fridge and freezer compartments. This results in up to two times longer freshness, with up to 70% moisture retention for fruits and vegetables. By isolating odors, it preserves the natural flavors of stored items.
Next, the Active Fresh Filter+ system in the 2025 Bespoke AI refrigerators employs advanced activated carbon filtration to maintain clean and hygienic air circulation inside the refrigerator. It eliminates up to 99.99% of bacteria and neutralizes odors, ensuring a sterile environment for food storage. Additionally, it continuously sterilizes and deodorizes the air.
The Power Cool and Power Freeze functions are designed for rapid cooling and freezing needs. Power Cool lowers the fridge temperature quickly, ideal for chilling beverages or fresh produce on demand. Power Freeze accelerates ice-making and freezing of food items, making it perfect for parties or impromptu gatherings.
The Digital Inverter Compressor ensures consistent and energy-efficient cooling by automatically adjusting its speed in response to cooling demands. This minimizes wear and tear, reducing noise and power consumption.
Google has released the ability to refer past chats with Gemini Advanced for more helpful and tailored reponses to the user’s prompt. Furthermore, it is also rolling out the File upload and Analysis features for free Gemini users after introducing it for Gemini Advanced subscribers earlier last year.
“Whether you’re asking a question about something you’ve already discussed, or asking Gemini to summarize a previous conversation, Gemini now uses information from relevant chats to craft a response,” said Google in a blog post. With the ability to refer past chats with Gemini Advanced, it means no more starting over from scratch or having to search for a previous conversation thread. Plus, you can build on top of previous conversations or projects you’ve already started.
Google adds that you’re in control over what information is stored. You can easily review, delete or decide how long to keep your chat history. You can also turn off Gemini Apps Activity altogether by going to My Activity. Gemini will indicate when it uses your past chats in sources and related content.
This feature is starting to roll out in English for Gemini Advanced subscribers via Google One AI Premium Plan on the Gemini web and mobile app. Google will be rolling it out to more languages and to Google Workspace Business and Enterprise customers over the coming weeks.
In another development, Google is now also allowing Gemini free tier users to upload and analyze files. File upload is rolling out in a phased manner to free Gemini acconts and isn’t widely available as of now. It only works with Gemini 2.0 Flash and not the older 1.5 Flash model (via 9to5Google).
As for what file types are supported for analysis, these include:
OnePlus has announced an update for its foldable strategy for 2025 where the company has cancelled the OnePlus Open 2 for this year. OnePlus says it has “carefully considered the timing” and has “made the decision not to release a foldable this year.” Here are all the details on the development.
Posted by Vale G., product manager of OnePlus Open, on OnePlus Community, the post reads, “At OnePlus, our core strength and passion lie in setting new benchmarks and challenging the status quo across all product categories. With that in mind, we’ve carefully considered the timing and our next steps in foldable devices, and we have made the decision not to release a foldable this year.”
The company acknowledges that it’s an unconventional move considering foldables are a growing category in general and the original OnePlue Open was a successful product for the brand which came back in 2023. “While this may come as a surprise, we believe this is the right approach for us at this time. As OPPO takes the lead in the foldable segment with the Find N5, we’re committed to developing products that will redefine multiple categories and bring you experiences that are as innovative and exciting as ever, all while aligning closely with our Never Settle mantra.”
OnePlus is letting Oppo take the lead this year with the Find N5 which is launching globally on February 20. The Find N3 and the OnePlus Open were essentially the same product and consumers were expecting a similar launch strategy this year from the sister brands.
Some might say that this is a missed opportunity on OnePlus’ part but according to OnePlus, “this is not a step back, it’s a recalibration.” Furthermore, it is unclear whether the Find N5 would remain limited to the global and Chinese markets or whether it will arrive in India as well. One could consider Oppo will launch the device here in country as it also brought back its Find X series to the market but nothing has been officially confirmed as of now.
Finally, OnePlus assured existing OnePlus Open users that they’ll “continue to receive regular software updates, security patches, and the exceptional after-sales service you’ve come to expect from us.”
An Apple event on February 19 has been announced and CEO Tim Cook has teased the device coming on that date to be the “newest member of the family.” All the rumours so far point towards a new iPhone launch, and it could be none other than the latest iPhone SE. Here is what you can expect from the event.
The new Apple event on February 19 was announced by Cook through an X post which read, “Get ready to meet the newest member of the family. Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch.” The newest member of the family is likely hinting towards the new iPhone that will be the latest addition to the iPhone family of products. The upcoming iPhone SE 4 has been leaked multiple times in the past and here’s what to expect from it.
Apple iPhone SE 4: What to Expect?
The iPhone SE 4 is finally expected to boast of a new hardware including an iPhone 14-like design where it won’t have a dynamic island but a notch on the front which will house the Face ID tech. With this addition, Apple will have finally phased out Touch ID and the home button from its iPhone lineup. The device may be powered by the latest A18 chip along with support for Apple Intelligence. There could also be an action button on the left spine of the device.
Furthermore, it will be Apple’s first device with an in-house cellular modem, replacing a component from Qualcomm. It is possible that Apple will integrate the same in its iPhone 17 series as well. Finally, for optics, the new affordable iPhone is said to get a single 48MP rear camera and a 12MP front camera from the iPhone 15. However, there won’t be any ultra-wide angle camera on the back.
Back in July, it was leaked that the iPhone SE 4 could use OLED displays manufactured by LG Display. The new report mentions that China’s BOE is will still be the primary display supplier for the next iPhone SE while LG Display will be the secondary supplier.
Further, all these upgrades will come at a cost as per leaks. Media reports suggest that the iPhone SE 4 might be priced around $500 (approx Rs 43,400) in the US, a noticeable increase from the $429 starting price of the iPhone SE 3.
