iQOO 13 is going to debut soon in China and teasers for the device are being shared by the brand in the country on a regular basis. Now, a new teaser from iQOO India head has confirmed that the iQOO 13 India launch is also going to take place soon. Here’s everything to know.
As shared by Nipun Marya, iQOO India CEO, on X, the company official is teasing the launch of iQOO 13 in India by asking “Ready for the next?” in an image that shows the Snapdragon processors being used by iQOO flagships since iQOO 9 Pro till last year’s iQOO 12. The next, would be iQOO 13, which will likely draw power from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor that will debut tomorrow, October 22.
Last year, the iQOO 12 debuted in December in India and a recent report suggests that its successor, the iQOO 13, will also come to the country around a similar timeline, likely on December 3.
Some of the specifications of the device have also been confirmed, such as a 6.82-inch (3168×1440 pixels) 2K+ 144Hz flat display with narrow bezels, a 6150mAh third-generation silicon carbon battery with 120W fast wired charging, a multi-layer graphene, 7K ultra-large area VC cooling system, and a Proprietary gaming chip Q2.
Aside from that, it could come with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. For optics, the phone could feature a triple cam setup on the back, including a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP 2x telephoto sensor. A 32MP camera could handle selfies and video calls on the device.
Samsung debuted the Galaxy A16 5G earlier last week in India, during which Realme also launched the Realme P1 Speed 5G. Both handsets come at a similar price point and have something unique to offer. However, which one would better suit your needs? Checkout this comparison of the two devices and decide for yourself.
Display
The Galaxy A16 5G sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (2,340 x 1,080 pixels) Super AMOLED Display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 800 nits brightness in HBM mode, and 385 ppi. The Realme P1 Speed 5G gets a 6.67-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) full-HD+ OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 2000 nits peak brightness, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and Panda Glass Protection.
Purely on the basis of on-paper specs, the Realme P1 Speed 5G has a much better panel, not only in terms of refresh rate but also when it comes to brightness. Both handsets have decent panels, but Realme’s display is far ahead in terms of how advanced it is.
Performance & Software
The Realme P1 Speed 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset, paired with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage that supports expansion. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip. It has a built-in storage of 128GB, which can be expanded to 1TB with a microSD card. There’s support for 8GB RAM.
Realme P1 Speed 5G once again rushes ahead with a better Processor under the hood and more RAM. However, regarding software, the Galaxy A16 5G finally beats the Realme phone because it gets six years of OS updates and security patches. Realme hasn’t specified the number of updates the P1 Speed 5G will get, but considering the Realme P1 5G receives 3 years of OS updates and four years of security patches, the policy should likely remain similar for the Speed model as well, which is half of what the Galaxy A16 5G gets.
The choice of software would remain subjective, as both of them run on Android 14-based software skins that come with an ample number of features.
Cameras & Battery
For optics, the Realme device has a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 Aperture and LED flash paired with an additional 2MP f/2.4 portrait sensor. At the front, there’s a 16MP f/2.45 sensor for selfies and video calls. The handset is backed up by a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast wired charging.
The Galaxy A16 5G features a triple camera setup on the back, comprising of a 50-megapixel primary sensor with 10x magnification, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel camera with a macro sensor. The front camera has a 13-megapixel sensor. The device includes a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W wired fast charging.
In terms of cameras, the Galaxy A16 5G wins because of the more practical setup which includes an ultra-wide angle sensor on the back. In case of battery, the Realme P1 Speed 5G once again takes the lead due to superior charging speeds.
Other better features in the Realme P1 Speed 5G include a superior IP65 rating over Samaung’s IP54 rating and support for stereo speakers over the Galaxy A16 5G’s single mono speaker.
Conclusion
The Realme P1 Speed 5G starts at Rs 17,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 20,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. The Galaxy A16 5G comes in two models: 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 18,999 and 8GB + 256GB priced at Rs 21,999.
For a cheaper price tag by a thousand bucks, along with more RAM, a better display, IP rating and chipset, stereo speakers, and faster charging, the Realme P1 Speed 5G is definitely a superior choice over the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. However, if better cameras and software support are of the utmost importance to you, then you could consider the Galaxy A16 5G as well.
Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition in Korea and China. The new foldable from Samsung arrives as a slimmer option over the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6 along with superior optics. Here’s everything you should know about the new Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition: Price, Availability
The new foldable from Samsung starts at KRW 2,789,600 (approx Rs 1,70,000) in South Korea. It will be available in a single 16GB + 512GB variant and a sole Black Shadow colour. The device will go on sale starting October 25 through the brand’s website and other online retail shops such as T Direct Shop, KT, and Eu+.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition: Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition sports a 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X primary display with 2194 x 1968 pixels resolution, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, and 120Hz adaptive Refresh Rate that can go down till 1Hz. The display on the outside is a 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. It has 2520 x 1080 pixels resolution, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate same as the inner panel, going down till 1Hz.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. It runs on Android 14 based One UI 6.1.1 that will get 7 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of monthly security updates.
For optics, you get a triple camera setup at the rear. This includes a 200-megapixel f/1.8 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 sensor with a 123-degree field-of-view (FoV) and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, 3X optical zoom, and OIS. There are two front cameras on the phone. The one present alongside the front display is a 10-megapixel f/2.2 lens, while the one present inside the fold under the main display is a 4-megapixel f/1.8 sensor.
Connectivity options include 5G, LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security while the device is IP48 rated also. Finally, the handset packs a 4400mAh battery with 25W fast wired charging along with wireless charging support. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 6, there’s no S-Pen support.
The OnePlus 13 is days away from launch and ahead of that, it has made a surprise appearance at an eSports event held in China, where the device could be seen in all its glory from the rear. Here’s everything you can expect from the upcoming OnePlus 13 in terms of design.
The unreleased OnePlus 13 was being used by competitors at the Peacekeeper Elite 2024 event in China. We know it’s a OnePlus 13 because the design of the device is like no other OnePlus phone we have seen in the past, and it also matches the teased design by OnePlus China on its website.
The photos showcase the device in three shades, at least, including the black model, a dual-tone model with a blue rear panel and a white camera array, and a white variant with a silver frame. The frame appears flat, as well as glossy in the white and blue models while the black one appears to have a black frame in a matte finish.
The rear camera island largely remains unchanged in terms of design if we compare it to the OnePlus flagships from the past few years. The “Hasselblad” logo has shifted to the right side of the panel with a silver lining beneath it. Other usual design elements should include an alert slider on the left side of the handset, power button and volume rocker on the right, a USB-C port and a SIM tray at the bottom along with a speaker grille, along with a couple of mics placed on the top and bottom.
As for the specs of the OnePlus 13, these include a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 50W wireless charging support, top-of-the-line BOE display with local high Refresh Rate support, a huge 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging, and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader as well.
Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy A16 5G shortly after it announced the device globally. The model comes with a more powerful Chipset from MediaTek, packs an IP54 rating, and more.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Price, Availability
The device is available in Blue Black, Gold and Light Green colours in two models: 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 18,999 and 8GB + 256GB priced at Rs 21,999. Users can avail a bank Cashback of up to Rs 1,000 on Axis and SBI Credit Cards.
As part of the Galaxy A16 5G launch offer, Samsung India is offering a special promotion for its Tap & Pay feature. Users who complete five Tap & Pay transactions through Samsung Wallet will receive a Rs 500 voucher. This limited-time offer is valid until December 31, 2024.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Specifications
The Galaxy A16 5G has a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (2,340 x 1,080 pixels) Super AMOLED Display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. An octa-core Exynos 1330 SoC powers the phone. However, the Indian model is expected to use the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip. It comes with a built-in storage of 128GB, which can be expanded to 1TB with a microSD card. There’s support for 4GB RAM.
The phone comes with One UI 6.1 pre-loaded, which is based on Android 14. The device is set to receive six years of Android OS updates along with security patches as well.
The triple camera setup on the back comprises of a 50-megapixel primary sensor with 10x magnification, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel camera with a macro sensor. The front camera has a 13-megapixel sensor.
The A16 5G includes a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W wired fast charging. It further gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. Connectivity options on the device includes Bluetooth v5.3, Wi-Fi 5, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. The handset is also IP54 rated as well.
OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT app on Windows as a preview release which is available to a select set of users only, as of now. The release of ChatGPT app on Windows comes after the company also launched a ChatGPT app on macOS earlier this year.
As announced on X, ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users can start testing an early version of the Windows desktop app. One can get faster access to ChatGPT on their PC with the Alt + Space shortcut which will trigger the AI chatbot. OpenAI says it “plans to launch the full experience to all ChatGPT users later this year.” The app is currently available to download via the Microsoft Store, but only for the specified users.
The app description reads, “With the official ChatGPT desktop app, you can chat about files and photos. This app brings you the newest model improvements from OpenAI, including access to OpenAI o1-preview, our newest and smartest model.
Do more on your PC with ChatGPT:
Instant answers—Use the [Alt + Space] keyboard shortcut for faster access to ChatGPT
Stay productive—Keep ChatGPT easily accessible next to your open apps with the companion window
Upload files and photos—Summarize and analyze multiple documents
Get professional input—Brainstorm marketing copy or a business plan
Creative inspiration—Get birthday gift ideas or create a personalized greeting card with DALL-E.”
As for the compatibility, the Microsoft Store listing for the app notes that it is compatible with Windows 10 version 17763.0 or higher.
During the launch of the macOS app, OpenAI confirmed support for the Voice Mode that has been available in ChatGPT at launch. It also confirmed that GPT-4o’s new audio and video capabilities are coming in the future. Its unclear when the same would be made available for the Windows app.
Xiaomi 15 is all set to launch soon in China and its specifications have been leaked online. The leaked Xiaomi 15 specifications suggest it will be a major upgrade over last year’s model, and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Here’s everything you should know.
Xiaomi 15 Specifications (Leaked)
Xiaomi 15’s specifications have been leaked by tipster Yogesh Brar on X. The device will sport a 6.36-inch flat AMOLED Display with a 1.5K resolution and a Refresh Rate of 120Hz. For cameras, the Xiaomi 15 could feature a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel camera with OmniVision OV50H sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 50-megapixel 3.2x telephoto camera. These could be tuned by Leica.
The Xiaomi 15 may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which will compete with Apple’s A18 Pro and MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9400. The device could run on HyperOS 2.0 operating system based on Android 15. Aside from that, the device will draw power from a 5,500mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. The handset will also be IP68 rated for protection against dust and water.
Finally, separate reports suggest that it could also pack up to a whopping 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of in-built storage. The handset could be made available in black and white colour options.
Meanwhile, a slew of other next-gen flagships are gearing up for launch in India, including the new Vivo X200 series which is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400. Reports suggest that these devices will come to India by December, alongside the iQOO 13, and even OPPO’s upcoming Find X8 series devices.
Google is the default autofill service on Chrome, providing passwords, passkeys and autofill for other information like addresses and payment data. However, as many users prefer other services over Google’s, the company is finally adding support for third-party autofill services in Chrome for Android.
As announced in an Android developers blog post, Google will soon allow third-party autofill services in Chrome for Android to natively autofill forms on websites. Developers of these services need to tell their users to toggle a setting in Chrome to continue using their service with Chrome. These services could include the likes of third-party Password managers, like Bitwarden, Dashlane, LastPass, and more.
A third-party password manager can be set as the preferred autofill service on Android through System Settings. The preferred autofill service can fill across all Android apps. However, to autofill forms on Chrome, the autofill service needs to use “compatibility mode”. This causes glitches on Chrome such as janky page scrolling and potentially showing duplicate suggestions from Google and a third-party.
With this coming change, Chrome on Android will allow third-party autofill services to natively autofill forms giving users a smoother and simpler user experience. Third-party autofill services can autofill passwords, passkeys and other information like addresses and payment data, as they would in other Android apps.
You can already test the functionality on Chrome 131 and later. First, set a third-party autofill service as preferred in Android 14, then follow the steps below (as seen on a Google Pixel device, steps will vary on each device):
Open Android’s System Settings
Select Passwords, passkeys & accounts
Tap on Change button under Preferred service
Select a preferred service
Confirm changing the preferred autofill service
Secondly, enable third-party autofill service on Chrome
Open Chrome on Android
Open chrome://flags#enable-autofill-virtual-view-structure
Set the flag to “Enabled” and restart
Open Chrome’s Settings and tap Autofill Services
Choose Autofill using another service
Confirm and restart Chrome
You can emulate how Chrome behaves after compatibility mode is disabled by updating chrome://flags#suppress-autofill-via-accessibility to Enabled. Implementation wise, Google says that autofill service developers don’t need an additional implementation as long as they have a proper integration with autofill services. “Chrome will gracefully respect it and autofill forms,” said the company.
Chrome plans to stop supporting compatibility mode in early 2025. Users must select Autofill using another service in Chrome settings to ensure their autofill experience is unaffected. The new setting is available in Chrome 131, which will rollout to stable users beginning November 12. Until then, you can try out how support for Third-Party Autofill Services in Chrome works in the beta app by following the steps mentioned above.
OPPO, at the OPPO Developer Conference 2024 announced ColorOS 15, its next generation software based on Android 15. ColorOS 15 brings a complete revamp to OPPO’s software, including new animations, icons, new features, and most importantly, a new set of AI features as well.
ColorOS 15: Features, Rollout Timeline
ColorOS 15 introduces industry-first parallel animation functionality, allowing multiple windows to run simultaneously for enhanced multitasking. OPPO emphasizes fast response times, particularly with fingerprint swipes, ensuring a fluid and seamless user experience. The company, in addition, claims that there would be zero occurrences of common issues such as crashes, stutters, frame drops, delays, and touch disconnections.
Further, the ColorOS 15 features new motion effects with consistently smooth animations and several system-level optimizations, accounting for an 18% improvement in App responsiveness and 26% faster app installation process. Moreover, there’s 50% faster initial loading speed for third-party applications.
Next up is the Aurora Engine, which is essentially a new rendering architecture for the system that results in an 18% improvement in control response speed and a 40% increase in control stability. Oppo is further introducing system-level dynamic cache allocation via its Tidal Engine, which manages resources in real time to maintain smooth performance during operation.
OPPO has managed to achieve three times more efficient instruction acceleration, with a 22.12% boost in multimedia decoding performance and a 12-minute reduction in file decompression time.
User interface elements have also been redesigned, including a new control center with a separated notifications panel. New icons, dynamic lighting effects, natural light, and shadow elements are also a part of ColorOS 15 update.
As for the AI Smarts, ColorOS 15 features an enhanced XiaoBu Assistant that can be summoned on any screen in the UI. Then, users can have natural conversations with the assistant with content-aware queries. There’s a custom circle to search option as well which works on any screen.
The AI image processing has been revamped with features like one-touch removal of people and reflections, blur correction for portraits, and an intelligent image upscaling tool. Live Photos now also support electronic image stabilization (EIS) for improved clarity.
Several AI enhancements have also been added to various first-party apps from OPPO, such as the AI-based formatting and summarisation in the notes app, a new document scanning feature which includes built-in summarization and language translation. An AI writer feature is also present, while the voice recorder can now summarize and transcribe recordings for easier review. OPPO’s own Photos app has also been updated with AI features, such as AI Anti-smear to remove smudges, AI-based feature to unblur photos, and more.
As for the rollout timeline of ColorOS 15 in China, it will come pre-installed on the upcoming OPPO Find X8 series and OnePlus 13 phones in China. Older models including the Find X7 series, Find N3, Find N3 Flip and OnePlus Ace 3 series will begin receiving the update in November this year.
Infinix Zero Flip 5G has been launched in India as the brand’s first foldable smartphone which comes with a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a flexible AMOLED display, Android 14-based XOS software, and more. Here’s everything to know about the new foldable from Infinix.
Infinix Zero Flip 5G: Price, Availability
The Infinix Zero Flip 5G comes in Blossom Glow signature colour from WGSN and Rock Black shades, and is priced at Rs 49,999 for the single 8GB + 512GB model. It will be available from October 24th from Flipkart where users can avail Rs 5000 discount on SBI Credit and Debit Card Transactions.
Infinix Zero Flip 5G: Specifications
The Infinix Zero Flip 5G sports a 6.9-inch full-HD+ (2640 x 1080 pixels) flexible LTPO AMOLED inner display that supports 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, and a 100% P3 colour gamut. The AMOLED cover display is 3.64-inches in size, with Always-on display functionality and a Resolution of 1056 x 1066 pixels.
The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC paired 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 inbuilt storage. The device supports virtual RAM also. It ships with Android 14 and is touted to get two years of OS updates and three years of security patches.
The foldable from Infinix includes a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, and a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor. A dual-LED Flashlight unit accompanies it. The front camera is a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.5 Aperture and Autofocus support.
Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and Bluetooth v5.4. The phone packs a 4,720mAh battery with 70W wired Fast charging support and has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
