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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Key Specs, Launch Timeframe Leaked

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Key Specs, Launch Timeframe Leaked

Samsung and Apple are both working on slim versions of their flagship devices and we have some details regarding former’s device. A new leak has emerged online, giving us a launch timeframe and some of the key specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim from the Korean brand.

As per a leak from tipster Debayan Roy on X, the Galaxy S25 Slim key specs will include a 6.66-inch display like the Galaxy S25+. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, according to Roy. Further, the device will have triple rear cameras, including a 200MP Samsung HP9 primary sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN5 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 50MP Samsung JN5 3.5x telephoto sensor.

It will pack a battery having a capacity between 4700mAh and 5000mAh. The device is expected to sport a 6mm thickness as per Ice Universe, compared to iPhone 17 Air’s rumoured thickness of 6.25mm. These specifications suggest the handset won’t compromise in this area.

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Furthermore, Roy suggested that the device will launch sometime in Q2 of next year, which means it won’t arrive next month alongside the Galaxy S25 series. We’ll have to see whether this timeline holds any truth but as of now, there’s no concrete launch date for which we’ll have to wait for the brand’s official announcement.

Until then, fans are looking forward to next month’s launch of Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S25 series will consist of three models as usual, and will come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip across the series. The device should run on 15-based One 7. While the S25 and S25+ are rumoured to feature a similar design as this year’s S24 series, the S25 Ultra will bring a notable redesign with rounded corners, flat back panel, and more.

Poco X7 Series Details Emerge: Check Out Expected Specs, Design

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Poco X7 Series Details Emerge: Check Out Expected Specs, Design

Poco X7 series specifications as well as their designs have leaked online suggesting one of them would be a rebadged Redmi Note 14 Pro that was launched in India earlier this month. Here’s everything else to know about the Poco X7 series, which will include the Poco X7 5G, Poco X7 Pro 5G, and likely the Poco X7 Neo 5G.

Poco X7 5G: Specifications, Design (Leaked)

As leaked by Paras Guglani on X, the Poco X7 5G will sport a 6.67-inch with a 1.5K resolution, HDR 10+ certification, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset, likely paired with up to 512GB of storage and up to 12GB RAM.

The device will have a triple-cam setup on the rear, including a 50MP primary camera with OIS, likely joined by 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro sensors. On the front, there’d be a 20MP selfie sensor. It’ll be backed up by a 5110mAh battery with 45W fast wired charging. The device will be rated as well and will have a Gorilla Glass 2 on the front.

As one could guess, these specifications look highly similar to the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. While the overall design would largely remain the same, there could be different colour choices for Poco’s handset compared to Redmi’s note.

Poco X7 Pro 5G: Specifications, Design (Leaked)

Poco x7 pro 5g leaked

The Poco X7 Pro 5G would pack a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, HDR 10+ certification, 2560Hz PWM dimming, 3200 nits peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be protected with Gorilla Glass 7i. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, paired with up to 12GB and up to 512GB storage. It will run on HyperOS 2 out of the box.

For optics, it could have an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.5 Sony IMX882 primary sensor, paired with an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide angle sensor. The device will be backed by a 6000mAh battery with 90W fast wired charging. It will also be IP68 rated for dust and water resistance.

It may come in three colours including Black, Green, and a combo of Black and Yellow.

Poco X7 Neo 5G: Specifications (Rumoured)

The Poco X7 series also consists of a third device. A Xiaomi device with the model number 2409FPCC4I recently appeared on Geekbench, believed to be the Poco X7 Neo. The “I” in the model number indicates it is the Indian variant. Previously, this model number was spotted on the BIS website, signaling an imminent launch in India.

According to the Geekbench listing, the Indian variant of the Poco X7 Neo scored 943 in single-core and 2,247 in multi-core tests. It features an octa-core with two cores clocked at 2.50GHz and six cores at 2.0GHz, suggesting it could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC. It could have 6GB RAM.

The base Redmi Note 14 5G also comes with an identical chip in India. It is unclear whether the Poco X7 Neo 5G could be a rebranded Redmi Note 14 5G but considering Poco’s past launch trends, it is a clear possibility.

Google Shares Remedies Proposal Against the Google Search Antitrust Ruling by DOJ

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Google Shares Remedies Proposal Against the Google Search Antitrust Ruling by DOJ

Back in November, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) decided to ask the judge to force Google in selling its Google Chrome Browser in the Google Search monopoly case that was already going against the company. Google said that it would appeal, and it has now shared its remedies proposal against the Google Search antitrust ruling by DOJ.

According to the remedies proposal shared by Google through a blog post, the company firstly says that it is open to changes, which means that Android OEMs won’t be required to license Google Search or Chrome to gain access to or preload the Play Store and other first-party Google applications. Addressing complaints regarding anti-competitive practices in the space, Google said that Android partners can “license Google Play, Search, and/or Chrome without also licensing Google’s Gemini Assistant mobile application.” 

As for the Browser agreements, the remedies proposal against the Google Search antitrust ruling notes that browser companies like Apple and Mozilla should continue to have the freedom to do deals with whatever search engine they think is best for their users. “The Court accepted that browser companies “occasionally assess Google’s search quality relative to its rivals and find Google’s to be superior.” And for companies like Mozilla, these contracts generate vital revenue,” said Google.

Google’s proposal also allows browsers to continue to offer Google Search to their users and earn revenue from that partnership. But it also provides them with additional flexibility, that would allow for multiple default agreements across different platforms (e.g., a different default search engine for iPhones and iPads) and browsing modes, plus the ability to change their default search provider at least every 12 months.

As for Android contracts, Google’s proposal suggests device makers have additional flexibility in preloading multiple search engines, and preloading any Google app independently of preloading Search or Chrome. The company notes that it should give “rivals like Microsoft more chances to bid for placement.”

“We don’t propose these changes lightly. They would come at a cost to our partners by regulating how they must go about picking the best search engine for their customers. And they would impose burdensome restrictions and oversight over contracts that have reduced prices for devices and supported innovation in rival browsers, both of which have been good for consumers,” said Google.

The DOJ seeks a remedy lasting 10 years, but Google has proposed a three-year term, arguing that the “pace of innovation in search has been extraordinary.”

Google’s remedies proposal against the Google search antitrust ruling remains subject to change, with a hearing between the company and the DOJ scheduled for April 2025. The judge is expected to issue a ruling before September 2025, though Google still intends to appeal the core decision.

OnePlus Watch 3 Design Tipped, Will Feature a Rotary Crown

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OnePlus Watch 3 Design Tipped, Will Feature a Rotary Crown

OnePlus Watch 3 design has been tipped in a latest report suggesting that the watch will bring some changes over the Watch 2, which was already a notable upgrade over the first-gen OnePlus watch. It will come with features like enhanced heart rate sensor suite, which will include ECG functionality. Here’s everything else it has to offer.

As per a Smartprix report, the new model will introduce a significant change: a rotary dial. The publication further shared renders that were created based on a prototype of the Watch 3. This dial, reminiscent of the Digital Crown on Apple Watches, will sit at the top of the protruded side frame. It will offer a more intuitive way to navigate the UI, providing a tactile experience that complements the touchscreen.

The OnePlus Watch 2 came with a button instead of the crown. The rest of the OnePlus Watch 3 design resembles Watch 2 design. Another notable upgrade would be the enhanced heart rate sensor suite, which will include ECG functionality (availability subject to select markets).

OnePlus is also planning to support LTE connectivity options for the Watch 3, allowing it to function independently of a smartphone. This would enable users to make calls and receive notifications without their phones, similar to what we see on Apple Watches and Galaxy Watches from Samsung.

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Finally, the report read that the OnePlus Watch 3 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset, paired with 2 of RAM and 32 GB of storage. It is expected to run on the latest Watch 5 + RTOS and have a 500mAh+ battery.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is expected to arrive in the global markets in Q1 2025. There’s no word on an exact launch timeline.

In China, the company launched the OnePlus Watch 2 earlier in June, which was entirely different from the OnePlus Watch 2 that was launched in India. While it was expected to launch as OnePlus Watch 3 in India, that may not be the case considering the latest leak says otherwise.

Airtel to Include Zee5 Subscription in Airtel Wi-Fi Plans

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Airtel to Include Zee5 Subscription in Airtel Wi-Fi Plans

Bharti Airtel today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Zee5, one of India’s leading platform to offer new digital content to its customers. Airtel will now include the Zee5 Subscription in Airtel Wi-Fi plans starting at Rs 699 or higher, at no additional cost.

Following this partnership, Zee5’s exclusive content, that includes original shows, chartbuster titles, OTT movies and series across multiple languages will now be available on Airtel Wi-Fi for viewers, giving them access to an exhaustive catalogue of digital content. From popular titles like Sam Bahadur, RRR, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Manorathangal, Vikkatakavi, The Chronicles of Amaragiri, AindhamVedham, Gyaarah Gyaarah amongst many others, Airtel WiFi customers can now enjoy a vast repository of 1.5 lakh+ hours of content.  

The Zee5 Subscription in Airtel Wi-Fi plans can be claimed for free via the Airtel Thanks app. Airtel Wi-Fi customers who are on plans including Rs 699, Rs 899, Rs 1,099, Rs 1,599, and Rs 3,999 are eligible to claim the Zee5 subscription. Aside from the newly added Zee5 subscription, these plans include other services such as Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, 22+ OTTs and much more.

In related news to Airtel, earlier in October this year, the telco deployed AI to combat spam calls in India, which has been a persistent issue across the country and requires a widespread solution. Airtel’s AI-based spam detection system was touted as India’s first AI-driven, network-based spam filtering system, which can process an impressive 1 trillion records in real time.

The feature will provide Airtel customers with real-time alerts for suspected spam calls and text messages, automatically enabled for all users at no extra charge. The new system utilizes a dual-layer protection mechanism, filtering communications between the network and IT systems. According to the company, Airtel’s data scientists designed a Proprietary algorithm that evaluates various factors, including caller usage patterns, call frequency, and duration, in real time.

Amazon Prime Video Device Limit Reduced by Half

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Amazon Prime Video Device Limit Reduced by Half

Amazon Prime Video device limit has been significantly nerfed, where the streaming platform has reduced the number of devices you can watch Prime Video on by half. While it may not be a hassle for many, it still is a notable reduction that could affect a subset of viewers who use Prime Video on multiple devices.

As noted on the website which mentions Amazon Prime benefits, under the Prime Video section, it is stated that “you can stream on up to 5 devices (including up to 2 TVs). You can remove, and replace, up to 2 existing devices in any 30-day period.” Earlier, viewers could stream Prime Video on up to 10 devices. While 10 devices could be overkill, it was still convenient to have Prime Video running on more than 5 devices. The new Prime Video device limit will come into effect beginning January 20, 2025.

Prime video device usage policy

In comparison, Netflix offers the ability to watch on up to 4 supported devices at a time with its most premium plan offering. Disney+ Hotstar on the other hand also offers the ability to watch on up to 4 devices at the same time with the Premium plan with up to 10 device log-ins, which is identical to what Prime Video offered.

SonyLIV supports log-ins in up to 5 devices at a time, while JioCinema Premium is restricted to 1 device at a time or up to 4 devices at a time with the Family plan.

Meanwhile, earlier in November this year, Amazon introduced a new AI-powered feature called X-Ray Recaps in Prime Video. Whether you’re just starting a new episode, midway through a season, or returning to a series after a break, X-Ray Recaps offers quick text summaries of key cliffhangers, character developments, and other important details, accessible anytime during your viewing experience.

Google Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental Model Announced

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Google Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental Model Announced

Google has announced the release of Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Mode which is an upgraded model over the base 2.0 Flash in terms of reasoning. “Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Mode is an experimental model that’s trained to generate the “thinking process” the model goes through as part of its response,” said Google.

Thinking Mode is available as an experimental model in Google Studio, and for direct use in the Gemini API. In other words, it is not available for general consumers in the Gemini app for now. Google says that the model’s thinking process is returned as a new section in the Thoughts panel in the response window. By default, the Thoughts panel is collapsed. You can expand the panel by clicking the Thoughts header. Unlike the returned response, the contents of the Thoughts panel are not editable in Google AI Studio.

Gemini 2.0 Flash thinking

Google further states that Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Mode is an experimental model and has the following limitations:

  • 32k token input limit
  • Text and image input only
  • 8k token output limit
  • Text only output
  • No built-in tool usage like Search or code execution

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The release of the Thinking mode reasoning model comes shortly after Google listed “2.0 Experimental Advanced” in the Gemini model picker on desktop and mobile web (excluding the app). Google describes this model as offering “significantly improved performance on complex tasks, including coding, math, reasoning, and instruction following.”

The model is designed to handle “complex tasks with greater ease,” and excels at addressing challenging coding problems, solving intricate math equations for academic or personal projects, and delivering comprehensive, multi-step instructions for crafting customized business plans.

Google Releases Model Switcher in Gemini App on iPhone for 2.0 Flash

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Google Releases Model Switcher in Gemini App on iPhone for 2.0 Flash

Days after Google updated the Gemini app on to add the model switcher, the same has been added in the Gemini app on iPhone as well. The model switcher in Gemini App on iPhone allows Apple users to make use of the latest Gemini 2.0 Flash experimental model by Google.

Google Gemini app has been updated for iPhone with version 1.2024.4970016 which has added the model picker at the top of the screen. Once you tap on it, you are presented with the same options available on Android, including Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash, and Gemini 2.0 Flash. With this, Apple users will get an “even more helpful Gemini assistant.”

Gemini 2.0 Flash builds on the success of 1.5 Flash, which the company states has been the most popular model with developers. Notably, 2.0 Flash outperforms 1.5 Pro on key benchmarks at twice the speed. In addition to supporting multimodal inputs like images, video, and audio, 2.0 Flash now supports multimodal outputs like natively generated images mixed with text and steerable text-to-speech (TTS) multilingual audio. It can also natively call tools like Google Search, code execution, and third-party user-defined functions.

Aside from the model switcher in Gemini app on iPhone, the update also brings other additions such as:

  • The app is now available in 11 more languages: Bulgarian, Estonian, Gujarati, Kannada, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Serbian, Slovenian, Swahili, and Urdu.
  • Gemini Live is available in 21 more languages: Bengali, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Gujarati, Hungarian, Kannada, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian Bokmäl, Romanian, Slovenian, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Ukrainian, and Urdu.
  • Control your smart home with the new Google Home extension.
  • Access your photos directly from Gemini with the Google Photos extension.
  • Non-Gemini Advanced users will discover Gemini’s capabilities with new conversation starters.
  • Gemini Advanced users can now save personal information for more relevant responses.

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Devices: What’s New?

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Android 16 Developer Preview 2 Released for Pixel Devices: What’s New?

Google has announced Android 16 Developer Preview 2 for Google devices ahead of the beta release that’s scheduled for next month. The new developer preview build adds a lot of new stuff to Android 16 for Pixel devices, such as screen-off fingerprint unlock, richer haptics, and much more.

As announced via an Android Developers blog post, this build includes “changes designed to enhance the experience, improve battery life, and boost performance while minimizing incompatibilities.” Android has exposed limited control over the haptic actuator since its inception. Android 11 added support for more complex haptic effects and with Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Google has added haptic APIs that let apps define the amplitude and curves of a haptic effect while abstracting away differences between device capabilities.

In addition, Android 16 DP2 makes it easier for apps to leverage the recently introduced adaptive refresh rate. Google says, “Adaptive (ARR), introduced in Android 15, enables the display refresh rate on supported hardware to adapt to the content frame rate using discrete VSync steps. This reduces power consumption while eliminating the need for potentially jank-inducing mode-switching.”

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Next, the system photo picker is adding cloud search. This will be available to both apps/developers and end users in the near future. Health Connect is also adding a new ACTIVITY_INTENSITY data type, and fresh new APIs will help “enable predictive back system animations in gesture navigation such as the back-to-home animation.”

Aside from these changes, Android Authority spotted a new setting in Android 16 Developer Preview 2 called “Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock” under Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face & Fingerprint Unlock > Fingerprint Unlock. Its description says that you can “use Fingerprint Unlock even when the screen is off.” This ability has been available on Android devices from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and more. However, Google doesn’t have it unless you have an Always-on display turned on, which keeps the fingerprint sensor active and ready for unlocking.

Furher, the report adds that the feature will only appear on Pixel phones that have an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner, which excludes every Pixel except the latest Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 is available for the following Pixel devices:

  • Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Pixel 9 Pro
  • Pixel 9
  • Pixel 8a
  • Pixel 8 Pro
  • Pixel 8
  • Pixel Fold
  • Pixel Tablet
  • Pixel 7a
  • Pixel 7 Pro
  • Pixel 7
  • Pixel 6a
  • Pixel 6 Pro
  • Pixel 6

OnePlus 13R First Look Officially Revealed

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OnePlus 13R First Look Officially Revealed

OnePlus 13R first look has been officially revealed by the Chinese brand as the company gears up to launch the device globally on January 7, 2025. One of the key specifications of the device has also been confirmed, which is a 6000mAh battery. A detailed specs leak has already spilled beans on what the device is set to bring under the hood.

OnePlus 13R first look comes via an Amazon microsite in India. One could notice the signature OnePlus design with an off-centred circular camera module on the back which the OnePlus 12R also had. However, curved sides and display have now been ditched in favour of flat ones on the OnePlus 13R. The device is set to incorporate AI features as well. Aside from that, it will have all the buttons on the right while an Alert Slider is positioned at the top left. It will be available in Astrail Trail and Nebula Noir shades.

The OnePlus 13R is a rebadged OnePlus Ace 5 for global markets. OnePlus Ace 5 series is all set to launch on December 26 in China, consisting of the Ace 5 and the Ace 5 Pro. OnePlus usually rebrands the Ace series as ‘x’R series in India and other markets and the Ace 5 would be no different.

OnePlus Ace 5-13R
OnePlus Ace 5

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Moreover, the Oppo China online store already has the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro listings up for pre-order, and the renders given for the Ace 5 match the OnePlus 13R design we see on Amazon India’s microsite.

A detailed specs leak for OnePlus 13R tells us that the device will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 under the hood. As for optics, the device will have a triple-camera setup at the back, including a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 50MP f/2.0 tertiary sensor, which will likely be a telephoto sensor—a major upgrade over 12R’s 2MP macro sensor. There will also be a 16MP f/2.4 front camera.

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