Infinix has announced the launch of a new 5G smartphone in India dubbed Infinix Hot 50 5G. The new Hot 50 5G comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity processor, paired with a triple rear camera setup, 120Hz display, 5000mAh battery, and much more. Here’s what you can expect from the Infinix Hot 50 5G.
Infinix Hot 50 5G: Price, Availability
The Infinix Hot 50 5G will be available for purchase on Flipkart starting 9th September onwards. It will be available in colours such as Sleek Black, Sage Green, Vibrant Blue, and Dreamy Purple. The 4GB + 128GB model is priced at Rs 9,999 while the 8GB + 128GB model comes in at Rs 10,999. Buyers can avail a discount of Rs 1,000 if they have an Axis bank debit or credit card.
Infinix Hot 50 5G: Specifications
The Infinix Hot 50 5G sports a 6.7-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an HD+ (720 × 1600 pixels) resolution, 500 nits peak brightness, and a punch-hole notch. Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. It sports up to 8GB of memory and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage which is expandable. The smartphone comes pre-loaded with Android 14 based on XOS 14.5.
The Infinix Hot 50 5G sports a triple-rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP IMX582 f/1.6 primary shooter, a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor and an AI lens with an LED flash and f/2.2 aperture. There is also an 8MP f/2.2 front shooter which is supported by a dual LED flash setup.
It further packs a 5000mAh battery unit and 18W charging support. The device offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Connectivity options of the device include 5G, 4G, WiFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, and a USB-C port for charging. It is also IP54 rated.
Samsung Crystal 4K Dynamic TV has been launched in India. It features 4K Upscaling, Air Slim Design, Dynamic Crystal Colour, Multi Voice Assistant, Q-Symphony, and Crystal Processor 4K, among other features. The TV also comes with a SolarCell remote. Here’s everything you’d want to know about Samsung’s new launch.
The latest Crystal 4K Dynamic TV is available in 43-inch and 55-inch screen sizes and starts at Rs 41,990. It is available on Samsung’s official online store and exclusively on Amazon.
Samsung Crystal 4K Dynamic TV: Features
The 2024 Crystal 4K Dynamic TV features 4K Upscaling technology, allowing viewers to enjoy their favourite content with enhanced detail and vibrant colour, even if the original content is of a lower resolution. This technology upscales the picture quality to match up to the 4K Resolution closely.
With over 100 channels available, Samsung TV Plus offers free live TV and on-demand content. Then, Samsung’s own Crystal colour technology enhances the visual experience by with advanced phosphor technology, delivering more accurate and richer colours.
The Crystal 4K Dynamic TV boasts an Air Slim design, featuring a sleek and slim profile. It also has built-in Knox security, which securely provides cross-cutting protection to user data and services from Samsung’s Smart TV devices to online platforms and services. The SolarCell Remote is an eco-friendly product that is made with recycled material and charges using sunlight or indoor light, eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
With built-in support for Bixby and Amazon Alexa, the Multi Voice Assistant feature allows users to effortlessly control their TV and other smart home devices using voice commands. Further, equipped with the Crystal Processor 4K, the new TV provides enhanced picture quality with precise colour mapping.
The Contrast Enhancer feature automatically adjusts the contrast settings across different parts of the screen, ensuring a more dynamic picture. The Crystal 4K Dynamic TV also offers HDR technology, elevating the on-screen picture with rich darks and bright lights.
The intelligent feature of Q-Symphony enables the TV’s built-in speakers and a connected soundbar to work together simultaneously. Object Tracking Sound Lite (OTS Lite) technology delivers a dynamic 3D sound experience by tracking the movement of on-screen elements and producing sound from the corresponding locations using multi-channel speakers. The adaptive sound feature optimizes the audio output based on real-time scene analysis, providing the most appropriate sound experience for every type of content.
Google is rolling out a new version for ChromeOS, dubbed ChromeOS 128 which brings a slew of new features, as well as improvements to Google’s OS for its Chromebooks. New features include Snap groups, privacy control reminders, OCR in camera app, and much more.
ChromeOS 128: What’s New?
ChromeOS 128 is now rolling out with Snap groups which allow you to group windows on ChromeOS. A snap group is formed when you pair two windows for a split-screen. You can bring the windows back together, resize them simultaneously, or move them both as a group.
Next, the update makes it easier for users to be aware of the states of the privacy controls and provide actionable reminders on the ChromeOS Apps settings page so that users have a smoother experience. To view the ChromeOS Apps settings page, one can head over to Settings >Apps > Manage your Apps, and select the desired app.
Next, from ChromeOS 128 onwards, Google will store aggregated vitals data for one-year retention to better track the progress over time. Vitals data includes Android App performance metrics, such as crash rate, and these metrics will help us improve Android app performance on ChromeOS devices.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is also being added in ChromeOS camera app, enabling text extraction from images captured in the ChromeOS Camera App by integrating an ML-powered text extraction service. ChromeOS 128 supports 77 languages; it also supports both horizontal and vertical detection.
This allows copying and searching text from images, speaking text from images by screen reader, and creating searchable PDFs from images. By default, text detection in Photo mode is disabled and can be enabled from Settings > Text detection in preview.
Magnifier following ChromeVox is also being added, and is designed for people who are blind or have low vision. When you read text aloud using ChromeVox, the screen magnifier now automatically follows the words, so you never lose your place.
ChromeOS 128 adds support for Auto Gain Control (AGC) which allows apps, such as video calling apps, to automatically optimize microphone volume for best audio quality. When auto gain control is enabled and in-use, a message appears in the quick settings panel to inform the user that the microphone gain slider is being overridden. AGC is enabled by default in ChromeOS 128.
For ChromeOS cellular-enabled devices, Google has made it easier to view, manage, and add Access Point Names (APNs). Finally, ChromeOS 128 significantly differentiates the visual look of pinned notifications from typical notifications to reflect their significant difference.
Krafton, the developer behind India’s popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has teamed up with Dolby Laboratories to enhance the game’s audio experience. As part of this collaboration, Dolby Atmos sound technology will be integrated into Arena and Team Death Match modes in BGMI.
This update aims to provide players with a more immersive and realistic audio experience, bringing richer, multi-dimensional sound effects that improve gameplay. With Dolby Atmos in BGMI, players can better sense the direction of footsteps, gunfire, and other in-game audio cues, making the overall gaming experience more engaging and dynamic.
Seddharth Merrotra, Head of Business Development at Krafton India, noted the importance of sound in mobile gaming while making the announcement. To make use of the feature, you should have a Dolby Atmos-supported smartphone, such as the Redmi Note 13 Pro+.
CMO of Xiaomi India Anuj Sharma, also commented on the development and said,“By integrating Dolby Atmos into BGMI on Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, we’re bringing gamers closer to the action, making every moment more vivid and thrilling than ever before.”
Last year in March, PUBG Mobile also received a similar update. However, it was made available only to the Arena mode. “With Dolby Atmos, players will hear the battlefield come alive all around them with crystal clear detail. They will also be able to hear potentially game-changing sounds with pinpoint accuracy – like the movement of footsteps of an opponent creeping up on them. Together with vast soundscapes that completely immerse each player, Dolby Atmos will turn eachPUBG MOBILEmatch into a hyper-realistic gaming experience,” the company said at the time of announcement.
MSI has announced a new set of AI Laptops in its Summit, Prestige, Stealth, Creator, and Venture series. These laptops are powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 300 AI series chipsets and the newly announced Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Pre-booking for the new MSI AI laptops has also begun in India.
MSI Prestige, Summit Series AI Laptops: India Price, Availability, Specs
Pre-orders for the latest MSI AI laptops began on September 4th at the MSI Laptop Brand Stores across India. The Prestige series laptops start at Rs 1,31,990, while the Summit 13 AI+ starts at Rs 1,67,990.
The Prestige series laptops come in three sizes: 13, 14, and 16 inches. In addition to the latest processors, the entire Prestige series features ultra-light bodies, large batteries, and long battery life, as per MSI. For example, compared to the previous Prestige series, the news series has upgraded to a longer battery life, while all sizes can provide higher productivity, up to 20 hours in video playback and office productivity. Additionally, it has upgraded to a 5-megapixel webcam, offering higher-quality live streaming and online meeting capabilities.
The Summit 13 AI+ Evo, a 13-inch Flip laptop, also part of the business and productivity series by MSI, now features the new Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), a lightweight body, comprehensive security, and the MSI Pen 2 stylus supporting MPP 2.6.
MSI also showcased new laptops with the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors, including Stealth A16 AI+, Summit A16 AI+, Prestige A16 AI+ and Creator A16 AI+. By featuring the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors, these laptops can offer 2.8x times more TOPs than the previous generation, which can optimize on AI computing power, enabling generative AI and large language models to run directly on the laptops.
The Stealth A16 AI+ and Creator A16 AI+ are designed for gamers and creators. They feature NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics and a thin and light magnesium-aluminium Alloy chassis.
On the other side, the Summit A16 AI+ and Prestige A16 AI+ will also be shown on AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors, featuring with MSI exclusive AI-driven software, MSI AI Engine and MSI AI Noise Cancellation Pro. The refined laptop design and the optimized AI-driven software make Summit A16 AI+ and Prestige A16 AI+ ideal laptops for the business environment, as per the brand.
MSI Venture Series
MSI also announced the release of the new Venture series laptops, available in 14, 15.6, 16, and 17-inch sizes. The Venture series will be equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) and features 16:10 OLED displays with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.
Moreover, the Venture series packs enhanced battery life that supports with 100W USB-C PD charging. The MSI AI Engine is able to toggle which options to be automatically adjusted by AI intelligence (including performance light, audio, visual).
Google Gemini received support for file upload via the web back in May, allowing users to upload supported file types for Gemini to analyse it. Now, the Google Gemini App is getting file upload support on both Android and iOS, which means users won’t have to head over to the web to upload a file to Gemini.
Spotted first by 9to5Google, the fullscreen Gemini app now shows a plus icon in the bottom-left corner. It appears next to the microphone and camera pill. Once the user taps on it, he/she is presented with three options on Android: Upload a file, Upload from the gallery (system photo picker), and Upload from Drive. The ‘Upload from Drive’ option isn’t available on Gemini in the Google app on iOS.
Image Credit: 9to5Google
As for what file types are supported, these include:
In addition, Google notes that up to 10 files can be uploaded at a time, and each file can be up to 100 MB. As for an instance of what you can do with the files, you can ask Gemini to create a chart based on your uploaded spreadsheet(s), zoom in to explore the chart and customize the chart for your needs. In addition, you can upload documents and spreadsheets to the Gemini Apps to get answers, summaries, and insights about your content.
Also, note that the file upload feature in Google Gemini is available only to Gemini Advanced subscribers.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 in South Korea as a Copilot+ PC and the first in the all-new Galaxy Book5 series. It is also one of the first laptops to be powered by Intel’s new Lunar Lake chips, which will be marketed as the Intel Core Ultra 200V series. Here’s everything to know about the new laptop.
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Processors: Details
Intel says that new Core Ultra (Series 2) chips consume up to 50% less package power and deliver up to 120 total platform TOPS (tera operations per second) across the central processing unit (CPU), graphic processing unit (GPU), and neural processing unit (NPU). The fourth-generation NPU is 4x more powerful than the previous generation and is ideal for running sustained AI workloads while remaining energy-efficient.
In addition, the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors mark the debut of Intel’s new XE 2 graphics microarchitecture that delivers a 30% average performance uplift. The built-in Intel Arc GPU includes as many as eight new 2nd Gen XE-cores, eight enhanced ray tracing units, support for up to three 4K monitors, and new built-in Intel XE Matrix Extensions (Intel XMX) AI engines with up to 67 TOPS to power creative applications and boost gaming performance thanks to enhanced XESS kernels.
The chips are claimed to offer up to 3x the performance per thread, up to 80% peak performance uplift, and up to 20 hours of battery life in productivity use cases. They also enable cooler, quieter performance and responsiveness in ultra-thin designs, as per Intel.
Consumer devices powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors are available for pre-order starting today, and commercial devices built on the Intel vPro platform will be available early next year.
The new processors will power AI PCs with more than 95 consumer designs from over 25 of the world’s top manufacturing partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI and Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360: Specifications, Availability
The Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 will be available in select markets, including Canada, France, Germany, the UK, and the U.S., starting in September. It is available in Gray and Silver. Pricing for the laptop has yet to be unveiled.
The Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is powered by the new Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), enabling up to 47 total TOPs NPU and more than 300 AI-accelerated features across 100+ creativity, productivity, gaming and entertainment apps. The laptop sports a 16.0-inch 16:10 Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a WQXGA+ (2880×1800 pixels) resolution, 500nits HDR brightness, up to 120Hz variable refresh rate, 120% DCI-P3 Color Volume, and 10-Point Multi-Touch input support.
It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processor, paired with Intel Arc graphics, up to 32GB RAM, and up to 1TB SSD storage. There’s also an Intel AI Boost NPU that’ll handle the AI tasks, which are vital considering it’s a Copilot+ AI PC. In addition to Copilot+ PC features, Galaxy’s advanced AI ecosystem also comes into play through Microsoft Phone Link, enabling seamless connection with select mobile devices and bringing Galaxy AI’s intelligent features to a larger display.
AI features like Google Circle to Search, Samsung’s live translation, chat assist, and transcript assist are also available. The laptop also comes bundled with Galaxy’s signature in-box S Pen, which lets you write, draw and fine-tune details with responsive multi-touch gestures. The laptop runs on Windows 11 Home.
In addition to Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 also has an improved woofer. There are 2x 5.5W woofers and 2x 3.3W tweeters. There’s a 2MP 1080p webcam while a 76Wh battery with a 65W USB-C fast charger backs the machine. As for connectivity, users get a single USB-A (3.2) port, HDMI 2.1 (Supports 8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz) port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, Micro SD card reader, and a Headphone-out/Microphone-in Combo. There’s support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 as well.
Nothing OS 3.0 for Nothing smartphones was first teased by CEO Carl Pei back in June, showcasing some of the upcoming features in the Android 15 skin update. Now, the features can be seen live in action, thanks to a new Nothing OS 3.0 leak that reveals the official screenshots of the new features and redesigned UI elements.
The team at Smartprix got their hands on the Closed Beta of Nothing OS 3.0 that was rolled out to Nothing Phone (2a) users on September 3, 2024. Nothing began registrations for the closed beta of Nothing OS 3.0 a couple of weeks back, and the update was pushed to those selected.
Smartprix seems to have gotten the update on their unit, which is the source of the Nothing OS 3.0 leak. The update is based on Android 15, Google’s upcoming major Android version. The changelog of the update, according to the leaked screenshots, is as follows:
What’s New?
Effortlessly tailor your shortcuts via the all-new Quick Settings.
Refreshed the Clock face design of the lock screen, allowing you to enter the customisation page by long-pressing the lock screen.
Added option to reset home screen layout to Nothing’s default style with a tap on top-right button on customisation page.
Added support for auto-archive function to automatically free up storage space without removing apps or data from your device.
Set up partial screen sharing, so you can record just an App window rather than the entire screen.
Refreshed Settings interface design for more intuitive user experience.
Updated setup wizard to version 3.0 for smoother introduction.
Enabled predictive back animations for apps that have opted in.
Camera enhancements
Optimised portrait effects by fine-tuning blur intensity based on face size.
Boosted camera performance in low-light environments.
Removed vertical stripes in front video and time-lapse modes.
Smoothened user interface after countdown photos.
Regulated zoom slider display.
Experience improvements
Optimised design of the fingerprint unlocks dialogue.
Refined gesture navigation on home screen for better sensitivity.
The update is 1.82 GB in size, and the change log further claims that Nothing will continue to add new features soon. The screenshots show the new features in action, such as the new quick settings, new fingerprint animation, lock screen customisation, and much more.
Carl Pei teased the update by saying that Nothing OS 3.0 would roll out in September. This means the update can be expected to roll out by the end of this month. If not in September, it will arrive in October, when Google is also confirmed to release Android 15 for Pixel smartphones.
Google Pixel 9a with Tensor G4 chip under the hood has now been leaked, suggesting the A-series device will pack the same chip as the regular Pixel 9 series but with slight differences, including a downgraded modem. Here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel 9a’s latest leak.
According to an Android Authority report, which cites a source inside Google, the Google Pixel 9a—codenamed “tegu”—is coming with the Google Tensor G4 Processor that’s also used in the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and the 9 Pro Fold. However, the chip isn’t entirely the same as the Pixel 9 series, and the changes, as per the leak, are for the worse.
The outlet reports that the Pixel 9a features a modified version of the G4 chip compared to the Pixel 9 series. While the silicon dye within both chips is identical, the packaging is not. The standard G4 uses Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging (FOPLP) by Samsung, whereas the Pixel 9a’s version employs Integrated Package on Package (IPoP). Samsung notes that IPoP is thicker and generates more heat than FOPLP, but it is also less expensive, likely driving its use in the 9a.
Another major downgrade Pixel 9a’s Tensor G4 will sport over Pixel 9’s G4 is the modem. The Exynos Modem 5400 in Pixel 9’s Tensor G4 has features such as Satellite SOS and support for 5G 3GPP Rel. 17, along with better efficiency and overall performance than last year’s modem used in Pixel 8 series, which we also noted during our review of the Pixel 9. In contrast, Pixel 9a retains the same Modem 5300 used in the entire Pixel 8 series and users with Pixel 8 devices weren’t particularly happy with the network performance of the devices.
While a downgrade, it should help Google keep the price of the Pixel 9a in check. It would also help the brand maintain a notable difference between the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 so one doesn’t cannibalise the other. There’s a possibility that Google could introduce the Pixel 9a at a lower price than Pixel 8a.
A recent leak for the Pixel 9a suggests it will have a completely different design than last year’s 8a or even the Pixel 9 series. The cameras on the back could sit flush with the back panel in a pill-shaped module, with Google removing the camera bar for the first time since Pixel 6 series.
Instagram Stories has been a popular format on the social media App where users share what happens in their day-to-day life and what not. It’s even more popular than the app’s core feature, which is sharing photos as regular posts and to make Instagram Stories even more interactive, the company has added Comments support for them.
Shared via Threads, the official Instagram account announced the Comments feature for Stories which read, “You can now leave comments on friends’ Stories to show them some love.” Previously, replying to an Instagram Story would send a private message visible only to the person who posted it. With the new addition of the feature, all comments on the story will be visible to the public or the followers of the account who posted the story.
However, the Comments feature on Instagram Stories is limited: only users who follow the poster and are followed back by the poster can leave a comment. Comments on stories are temporary and last for up to 24 hours. Furthermore, users will also have the option to turn on/off comments for any Story they share (via The Verge).
Stories has received a great amount of attention from Instagram lately. Aside from that, Instagram recently added the ability to add Music to profiles along with another new feature where one could add up to 20 photos in a carousel post. Whether you’re sharing travel adventures, monthly recaps, or adorable pet moments, this updated limit of photos in a carousel post allows for more expressive storytelling.
It is important to note that a user is not restricted to hit the maximum of 20 items. One can create carousel posts with anywhere from 1 to 20 photos or videos, providing greater flexibility. Instagram’s new limit brings it closer to TikTok’s 35-item limit.
