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Honor Power Debuts with the World’s First 8000mAh Smartphone Battery

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Honor Power has debuted in China with the world’s first 8000mAh smartphone battery. The Power smartphone by Honor packs a Snapdragon under the hood and comes with dual rear cameras as well. Here’s everything to know about the device.

Honor Power: Price, Specs

The base 8/256GB model of the Honor Power is priced at CNY 2,000 (approx Rs 23,350). There is a 12/256GB version that retails for CNY 2,200 (approx Rs 25,700) and a 12/512GB model for CNY 2,500 (approx Rs 29,200).

The Honor Power sports a 6.78-inch (2700 x 1224 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 4,000 nits peak brightness, and 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It runs on Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0.

For optics, there’s a dual-camera system on the back, including a 50MP primary sensor, f/2.0 aperture, OIS, paired with a 5MP 112° ultra-wide angle camera. At the front, there’s a 16MP sensor with f/2.5 for selfies.

It packs an 8000mAh battery with 66W wired charging support and 5W reverse wired charging. Additional features include an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, water resistant build, and stereo speakers. Connectivity options include SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging.

Sony Announces PS5 Summer Sale in India, Slashes PS5 Price for a Month

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Sony has announced the PS5 Summer Sale in India where the prices of the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition have been slashed for a month. The announcement comes at a time when the price of the gaming console has been hiked in certain regions like New Zealand, Europe, and Australia.

PS5 Summer Sale in India

The PS5 Summer Sale in India will run from April 17 till May 14, 2025. During this time period, the PlayStation 5 (CFI-2008A & B) will be available at a discount of Rs 5,000 on Amazon, Blinkit, Croma, Flipkart, Reliance, Sony Center, Vijay Sales and other participating retailers.

Meanwhile, the company announced earlier this week that the pricing of the PS5 will rise in select regions due to unspecified “challenging economic environment.” In the UK, the price of the digital edition of the PS5 has increased by £40 to £429.99. In Europe, the price has risen by €50 to €499.99. However, there is no price increase for the PS5 with a disc drive. The Japanese company has sold 75 million units of the PS5 worldwide till date.

Furthermore, Sony disappointed fans in India earlier last year where it announced that the PS5 Pro will not be available in India and other countries where 6GHz wireless band used in IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) has not yet been allowed.

The 6 GHz wireless band, used in Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be), is critical because it enables faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity than previous Wi-Fi standards. Expanding beyond the congested 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, the 6 GHz band opens up more channels and reduces interference, especially in areas with many connected devices. For instance, the more devices you connect to a 5 GHz band, the more congested it becomes, adversely affecting Latency and speeds on all connected devices.

HP OMEN Max 16 Launched in India with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU

HP OMEN Max 16 has been launched in India as HP’s most powerful gaming laptop design with up to 250W TPP, ensuring peak performance. In a bid to offer more value to gamers, there’s an Unleashed Mode in OMEN Gaming Hub which allows users to push their device to the max with intelligent optimization

HP OMEN Max 16 (2025): Price, Availability

The OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop is available now on HP online store and Amazon. The OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop is available for starting price of Rs 3,09,999 in Shadow Black color.

HP OMEN Max 16 (2025): Specifications

The HP Omen Max 16 features a 16-inch 2560×1600 IPS panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, and full sRGB coverage. It also supports a variable (VRR) to minimize screen tearing during gameplay. It runs on up to an Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processor with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs deliver advanced AI performance, enhanced graphics and creativity with NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Studio. The OMEN Max 16 is powered by the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU.

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It further gets OMEN Cryo Compound, which blends liquid metal and thermal grease for superior heat dissipation. The OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro architecture ensures optimal airflow, while Fan Cleaner Technology reverses fan direction to prevent dust accumulation, extending longevity and maintaining peak performance.

The gaming laptop further features an optional RGB light bar and a HyperX-inspired per-key RGB keyboard—both fully customizable via OMEN Light Studio. Further, there’s an HP True Vision 1080p camera with temporal noise reduction, physical privacy shutter, Windows Hello Login, and dual-array digital microphones.

Beats Cables Launched in India With a Tangle-Free Woven Design

Beats Cables have been launched in India as the brand enters a new segment after the audio accessories space. These are Beats’ first-ever collection of reinforced charging cables in an assortment of lengths and colours. They are also being offered in a total of three variants. Here’s everything to know about them.

Beats Cables: Price, Availability

Beats Cables come in an array of colors—including Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red—and a variety of lengths, including:

  • USB-C to USB-C (1.5 m) in Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red.
  • USB-A to USB-C (1.5 m) in Bolt Black, Surge Stone, and Rapid Red.
  • USB-C to Lightning (1.5 m) in Bolt Black, Surge Stone, and Rapid Red.
  • USB-C to USB-C (2-pack, 1.5 m) in Bolt Black.
  • USB-A to USB-C (2-pack, 1.5 m) in Bolt Black.
  • USB-C to USB-C (20 cm) in Bolt Black.
  • USB-A to USB-C (20 cm) in Bolt Black.
  • USB-C to Lightning (20 cm) in Bolt Black.

USB-A to USB-C (1.5 m) and USB-C to Lightning (1.5 m) in Rapid Red will be available this summer.

Beats cables are available to order starting today for Rs 1,900 (1.5 meters and 20 centimeters) and Rs 3,500 (1.5 meters, two-pack, USB-C to USB-C and USB-A to USB-C) from apple.com in India, with on-shelf availability beginning Thursday, April 18.

Beats Cables: Features

Beats Cables are made with a tangle-free woven design for increased durability and to prevent fraying. The cables are available in two convenient lengths—1.5 meters and 20 centimeters (8 inches)—for both stationary and portable use.

The cables are offered in a variety of configurations: USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning.

USB-C to USB-C works with USB-C Apple and devices and is built for charging, syncing, audio, CarPlay, and transferring data. It charges USB-C compatible Beats headphones and speakers while listening to audio or streaming lossless audio.

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When used with compatible hardware, USB-C to USB-C also supports up to 60 watts and can transfer data at 2.0 rates. For fast, efficient charging, pair the USB-C cable with a USB-C power adapter and conveniently charge compatible devices from a wall outlet.

USB-A to USB-C is designed for charging, syncing, CarPlay, and transferring data. Fast charging reaches up to 15 watts on select iPhone and iPad models, and data is transferred at USB 2.0 rates.

USB-C to Lightning is compatible with and devices that have Lightning ports and supports charging, syncing, and CarPlay—with fast charging on select iPhone and iPad models.

Acer Super ZX, Super ZX Pro Launched in India

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Acer Super ZX and Super ZX Pro smartphones have been launched in India as the brand’s comeback into the smartphone market. The new Super ZX series smartphones pack MediaTek Dimensity chipsets under the hood and also come with a 5000mAh battery under the hood.

Acer Super ZX: Price, Availability

The Acer Super ZX starts at Rs 9,990 for the 4GB + 64GB model. Details about the launch offers will be made available on the sale date which is April 25. The device will be available via Amazon for purchase.

The Super ZX sports a 6.8-inch panel with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 800 nits of brightness. Acer says it is the segment’s first phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with up to 8GB and up to 256GB storage.

On the back, the phone has a 64MP Sony IMX682 primary camera coupled with a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensing unit. On the front, the phone has a 13MP selfie shooter. Inside, there is a 5,000mAh battery with 33W support. The phone is 8.6mm thick, weighs 200 grams, features an IP50 rating, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics. Connectivity options include 5, 5G, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB-C port.

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Acer Super ZX Pro: Price, Availability

Acer Super ZX Pro starts at Rs 17,990 for the 6GB + 128GB trim. Details about the pricing of additional variants and launch offers will be made available as we get closer to the sale date, which is April 25. The device can be purchased through Amazon India.

The Super ZX Pro packs a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, the phone carries a Dimensity 7400 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.

The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor joined by a 5MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 2MP macro lens. The front camera is a 50MP OmniVision OV50D sensor.

It also packs a 5,000mAh battery and a 33W fast charging support. The Acer Super ZX Pro weighs 182 grams, equips an in-display fingerprint scanner, IP64-rated body, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. Other options in connectivity include GPS, 5G, Bluetooth, and a USB-C port.

Google Releases Veo 2 for Gemini Advanced Users

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Google has announced the release of Veo 2 for Gemini Advanced users. With Gemini, you can now translate text-based prompts into dynamic videos. Google Labs is also making Veo 2 available through Whisk, a generative AI experiment that allows you to create new images using both text and image prompts, and now animate them into videos.

Veo 2 was announced last December with an improved understanding of real-world physics and the nuances of human movement and expression, which helps improve its detail and realism overall.

To generate videos, select Veo 2 from the model dropdown in Gemini. This feature creates an eight-second video clip at 720p resolution, delivered as an MP4 file in a 16:9 landscape format. There is a monthly limit on how many videos you can create, but Google will notify you as you approach it.

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Creating videos with Gemini is simple: just describe the scene you want to create — whether it’s a short story, a visual concept, or a specific scene — and Gemini will create it for you. The more detailed your description, the more control you have over the final video.

Sharing your video on mobile is easy: simply tap the share button to quickly upload engaging short videos to platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Veo 2 for Gemini Advanced users is rolling out globally on web and mobile starting today and continuing over the next few weeks. This feature is available to Google One AI Premium subscribers in all languages Gemini supports.

Aside from that, Google also announced Whisk Animate. Whisk Animate lets you turn your images into vivid eight-second videos using Veo 2. It’s available for Google One AI Premium subscribers globally starting today.

Redmi A5 Launched in India: Price, Specs, Availability

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Redmi A5 smartphone has been launched in India as an entry-level 4G offering which comes with an IP52-rated body, a Unisoc chipset, and more. The device seems like a rebranded Poco C71 which debuted in India earlier this month. Here’s everything to know about the new launch from Redmi.

Redmi A5: Price, Availability

The Redmi A5 will be available in two storage variants:

  • 3GB + 64GB at Rs 6499/-
  • 4GB + 128GB at Rs 7499/-

The Redmi A5 will go on sale starting 16th April 2025, and will be available on Mi.com, Amazon, Flipkart, and across leading retail outlets.

Redmi A5: Specifications

The A5 from Redmi sports a 6.88-inch IPS LCD Dot Drop display with an HD+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 260 ppi. There is a waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera.

Under the hood, the phone packs a Unisoc T7250 SoC. It is paired with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage which is expandable up to 2TB. There is a 5200mAh battery with 15W Fast charging support.

For optics, the Redmi A5 comes with a 32MP f/1.75 primary rear camera paired with an unspecified sensor, along with an 8MP front camera.  For biometrics, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It runs on Android 15-based HyperOS out of the box. There’s a single speaker at the bottom and the device is IP52 rated.

Connectivity options include Dual-SIM 4G, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, 3.5mm Headphone jack, and a USB-C port for charging.

Motorola Edge 60 Stylus Launched in India: All Details

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Motorola 60 Stylus has been launched in India with a built-in stylus along with a Snapdragon under the hood, Android 15 operating system, and more. The device is confirmed to get 2 major Android OS updates along with 3 years of security patches. Here’s everything else to know.

Motorola Edge 60 Stylus: Price, Availability

The motorola edge 60 stylus will be available in single storage variant – 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage priced at Rs 22,999. It comes in two Pantone Curated colour variants, – PANTONE Surf the Web, and PANTONE Gibraltar Sea. The smartphone will go on sale from 23rd April 2025, 12PM on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores including Reliance Digital.

Consumers can choose from the following two offers to purchase the device making the effective price of the product starting at Rs 21,999 (for 8GB+256GB):

  • Rs 1,000 Additional bump-up on exchange value on Flipkart only. Making the effective price of the product starting at Rs 21,999.
  • Rs 1,000 Instant Discount on Axis and IDFC Bank Credit Cards – full swipe transactions. Making the effective price of the product starting at Rs 21,999.

Motorola Edge 60 Stylus: Specifications

The Edge 60 Stylus packs a 6.7″ 2.5D pOLED diaplay with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colours, HDR support, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, a 446 ppi, and 2712×1220 pixels resolution. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, paired with up to 8GB 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 5000mAh battery with support for 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.

It also has Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers. The handset is IP68 rated and has the MIL-STD-810H certification. The handset runs on Android 15-based Hello UI. It will receive upgrades until Android 17, which accounts for two years of OS upgrades, along with 3 years of security patches. Connectivity options on the handset include Bluetooth v5.4, Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-SIM 5G, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging.

Apple’s Global Close Your Rings Day Could Get You a Limited Edition Special Pin

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Apple has announced the Global Close Your Rings Day on April 24 which is also the 10th anniversary of the day the first Apple Watch shipped to the customers. The users are being encouraged to close their Activity Rings (a feature for Sports activities in Apple Watch and other Apple devices) to earn a special Global Close Your Rings Day limited-edition award.

“Over the past 10 years, Activity rings on Apple Watch have offered a simple, engaging, and customizable way for users to stay active throughout the day. To highlight how staying active can lead to a healthier life, on April 24, all Apple Watch users are encouraged to close their Activity rings to earn a special Global Close Your Rings Day limited-edition award, along with animated stickers for Messages,” said Apple in a newsroom post.

On April 24, users who close all three Activity rings will earn a limited-edition award, plus 10 animated stickers and an animated badge for Messages. One can close the rings through any activity they like and then share what they did using #CloseYourRings.

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Moreover, customers can obtain a limited edition special inspired by the award. Customers can pick up a pin at Apple Store locations worldwide starting April 24, while supplies last.

Apple added that the Activity app is one of the most “beloved Apple Watch features, encouraging users to close their three Activity rings — Move, Exercise, and Stand — by hitting personal daily goals for active calories burned, minutes of brisk activity completed, and number of hours when they stand up for at least a minute.” Users can also customize their goals to fit their lifestyle, even by the day of the week, and Activity rings can be paused if a user needs a rest day.

OnePlus Nord CE 5 Full Specs Leaked

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OnePlus Nord CE 5 full specs have been leaked in a new report suggesting the device will come with major upgrades over its predecessor. The device, as per the leak, will pack a huge 7000mAh battery and will also come with a MediaTek Dimensity under the hood. Here’s everything to know about the development.

The OnePlus Nord CE 5 full specs came through a Smartprix report, as pethe device will sport a 6.7-inch full-HD+ flat OLED display with a 120 refresh rate. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 paired with at least 8GB and 256GB of storage. Furthermore, the device will get a 7000mAh battery paired with 80W fast charging.

It packs the same camera setup as its predecessor, which includes a 50MP LYT600/IMX882 main sensor (1/1.95-inch, f/1.8) with 4K30/60 video recording, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide (1/4-inch, 16mm, f/2.2) with 1080p30, and a 16MP selfie camera (23mm, f/2.4) supporting 1080p30/60.

Finally, there will be a single speaker at the bottom for audio and a hybrid slot for either two SIMs or one and a card.

As for launch expectations, one can expect the device to debut next month with a sub-Rs 25,000 price tag as per the report. We should know more about the device, including its design, as the launch nears.

Meanwhile, in related news to OnePlus, the brand became the first in the industry to debut Android 16 Beta for a non-Pixel device. OnePlus clearly states that Android 16 Beta 2 for OnePlus 13 is intended for developers and advanced users. That’s because the version isn’t stable for daily use and there’s a risk of bricking the device if the user doesn’t carry out the process correctly.