OnePlus is all set to launch the Nord Buds 3 later this month, after the launch of the Nord Buds 3 Pro earlier in July. These Nord Buds 3 will be inferior to that of the Pro model, but will also come at a cheaper price tag.
OnePlus has confirmed that the Nord Buds 3 will be launched in India on September 17 at 12PM IST. While the brand hasn’t confirmed any features or specifications of the buds, we know about them in detail, thanks to a new leak.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3: Design, Features (Leaked)
The leak comes from tipster Yogesh Brar, who has shared the buds’ specs and features and design. As per the renders shared by Brar, the design seems to be identical to that of the Nord Buds 3 Pro, with the case being an exception as it doesn’t get the starry texture as the Pro model. They’ll be available in Harmonic Gray and Melodic White shades.
We have already reviewed the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, and if the Nord Buds 3 have an identical design, we are sure it’ll be comfortable enough for longer listening sessions.
As for the specs and features, the Nord Buds 3 pack 12.4mm “titanised” drivers with Basswave 2.0 technology. In addition, it gets 32dB ANC compared to the 49dB ANC offered in the Pro model.
The buds can last up to 43 hours when paired with the case and receive TÜV Rheinland Battery Health certification. In comparison, the Pro model can last up to 44 hours. Next, it will support up to 94ms low Latency as well.
Finally, it will also support dual-device connectivity, 3D Audio, and Google Fast Pair.
The vanilla Nord Buds 3 seems to have inferior battery life and ANC compared to the Pro model. We’ll learn more about them once they launch on September 17.
Samsung was rumoured to apply the dual-chip strategy to Galaxy S25 series where it’d use both Exynos and Snapdragon processors on a regional basis but a new report scraps those rumours. Instead, it says that Samsung has planned to exclusively use the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Processor in the Galaxy S25 series, and then bring back Exynos with its 2027 foldables — Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
As per a report by Hankyung, all the three Galaxy S25 series phones will be exclusively powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. Except for Galaxy S23 series, where all three devices had a Snapdragon SoC globally, the Korean brand has mostly employed its dual-chip strategy in Galaxy S-series devices.
In addition, the version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 being used in Galaxy S25 Ultra is specialised for the handset, meaning the Ultra model could get an overclocked version of the SoC while the Plus and vanilla models could retain the normal version of the chip. This would also be a departure from Samsung’s regular strategy with Snapdragon chips, where “Snapdragon for Galaxy” processors were earlier used in all the devices of the lineup, such as the Galaxy S23 series.
The Exynos 2500 chip, however, still hasn’t been scrapped altogether. The chip is still rumoured to be in works, based on a 3nm node from Samsung foundry, where the brand is improving its yield which in its current stage, isn’t on par with the competitors. Moreover, with the significant strides Samsung made with the Exynos 2400 earlier this year, the brand is keen to meet expectations with its next Exynos processor.
Additionally, the website reports that Samsung is considering using the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and/or Galaxy Z Fold 7, set to launch in the second half of 2025. If true, this would be the first time the brand would be debuting a foldable with an Exynos chip under the hood.
Stay updated on the latest smartwatch releases in India with our detailed guide, featuring the newest offerings from renowned brands like Itel, BoAt, Noise, and more. We also have an article listing all the smartwatch launches for last month. Below, you can explore the most recent smartwatches launched and stay informed as of September 2024.
Itel Alpha 2
Priced at Rs 1,499, the watch is available in Black, Dark Blue, and Rose Gold colours. It can be bought via Flipkart. Its features include:
2-inch HD display, 500 nits brightness, 150+ watch faces
Bluetooth calling
270mAh battery, Up to 7-day runtime
24 x 7 health monitoring
100+ sports modes
Message notifications, phone-finding capabilities, AI voice assistance, remote camera control
IP68 rated
Redmi Watch 5 Lite
The Redmi Watch 5 Lite is priced at Rs 3,999 and comes in Black and Light Gold colours. It will be available at an offer price of Rs 3,499 for a limited time from mi.com. Its features include:
1.96-inch AMOLED display,l up to 600 nits brightness, 410 x 502 pixels resolution, 200+ watch faces
Bluetooth v5.3 LE, Bluetooth calling support with built-in mic and speaker
Five system GNSS (GLONASS, GPS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS) for location positioning
Activity tracking, Sleep and stress monitoring, female health monitoring
160+ Sports modes
50+ customisable widgets, night mode, DND mode, Theatre mode, water clearing mode, find your phone, torch, shutter camera, events, alarm, stopwatch, timer, raise to wake
5ATM rated
470mAh battery, up to 18 days battery life with typical use, up to 12 days with heavy use
Amazfit T-Rex 3
Amazfit T-Rex 3 is priced at Rs 19,999 in India and comes in a single Onyx colour with multiple strap options. It can be pre-booked via Amazon India and will soon go on sale. Its features include:
1.5-inch display, 480×480 pixels resolution, 322 ppi, up to 2000 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass protection
Heart rate, SpO2, Stress, Sleep, Breathing, Menstrual cycle and health reminders
700 mAh battery, up to 27-day runtime with normal use, up to 13 days of heavy use, up to 40 days with Battery saver mode turned on
Apple Watch Series 10
The Apple Watch Series 10 is priced starting at Rs 46,900 is available in 46mm and 42mm sizes with optinal cellular connectivity. Apple Watch Series 10 is available in aluminium and titanium, in various colours and finishes. Jet black is a new polished aluminium finish that is distinctively reflective and sleek, while new titanium cases are available in natural, gold, and slate. Apple Watch Series 10 is available in 42mm and 46mm sizes. Apple Watch Hermès is available in 42mm and 46mm sizes in silver titanium and is designed to match the stainless steel of previous generations. It can be pre-ordered via Apple stores with availability from September 20. Its features include:
Always‑On Retina Wide‑angle OLED display, LTPO 3, Up to 2,000 nits maximum brightness, 326 ppi, Ion‑X front glass protection (aluminium cases), Sapphire front crystal protection (titanium cases)
46mm or 42mm dial sizes, Digital crown with haptic feedback, Side button
Apple S10 SiP, 64‑bit dual-core processor, 4‑core Neural Engine
64GB memory
watchOS 11, Siri support
Various Sports Mode, Blood Oxygen app, ECG app, Cycle Tracking app with retrospective ovulation estimates, Heart Rate app with high and low heart rate detection, Irregular heart rhythm notifications, Medications app, Mindfulness app with state of mind tracking, Noise app, Sleep app including sleep stages, Sleep Apnea detection
Water resistance 50 m (swimproof), IP6X rated for dust resistance
Optional LTE, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth b5.3, L1 GPS, GNSS, Galileo and BeiDou
Electrical heart sensor, Third‑generation optical heart sensor, Temperature sensor, Blood Oxygen sensor, Compass, Always‑on altimeter, High‑g accelerometer, High dynamic range gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Depth gauge, Water temperature sensor
Emergency SOS, International emergency calling, Crash Detection, Fall Detection, Noise monitoring, Backtrack
Bluetooth calling, Media playback via in-built speaker
Up to 18 hours of normal use, up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode, Fast charging (up to 80% charge in about 30 minutes)
BoAt Storm Call 3 Plus
The boAt Storm Call 3 Plus Smartwatch is now available for a special launch price of Rs 1,149 and in colour variants including Active black, Olive Green, Dark Blue, Cherry Blossom, Mint Green, Salmon Peach and Black Metal Mesh. It can be purchased via BoAt’s website and Flipkart with a 1-year warranty. Its features include:
Camera control, games, music control, weather, alarm, countdown, stopwatch, DND, Find My Phone, Emergency SOS, live sports updates
300mAh battery, up to 7-day battery life
IP67 rated
NoiseFit Halo 2
The NoiseFit Halo 2 has launched in five colour options: Elite Silver, Elite Black, Vintage Brown, Gold Blue, and Jet Black. The leather and silicone variants will be available at a launch price of Rs 4,499, while the metallic variant will be available at a launch price of Rs 4,999. The variants will be available exclusively on gonoise.com, Amazon, andFlipkart. Its features include:
1.46-inch HD AMOLED display, 466 x 466 pixels resolution, Always-on support, 100+ watch faces
Bluetooth Calling via in-built mic & speaker, Dial Pad, Recent Call History, Save up to 10 contacts
The Amazfit GTR 4 New comes in a Galaxy Black shade with a silicone strap and Brown Leather editions. It is priced at Rs 16,999 and one can get it via Amazon and Amazfit India’s official website. Its features include:
Mastering the YouTube App on Android can enhance your viewing experience, making it more fluid and efficient. With various intuitive gestures, you can navigate the YouTube app effortlessly, saving time and streamlining your interactions. Here are the top gestures you should know:
Double-Tap to Seek Forward or Backward
A simple yet one of the most useful gestures on the YouTube app is the ability to quickly move through a video. By double-tapping the left side of the screen, you can rewind 10 seconds, while double-tapping the right side will fast-forward 10 seconds. This gesture is also customizable, allowing you to adjust the time intervals in the app’s settings. For instance, if you set it to 20 seconds, the video will rewind or fast-forward 20 seconds based on which side of the screen you perform the gesture on.
Swipe Down to Exit Full-Screen
When watching a video in full-screen mode in landscape position, swiping down minimizes the video, returning it to the default player. This allows you to browse other recommended content while the video continues to play, ensuring you don’t miss a moment while multitasking.
Swipe Up for Video Suggestions
When watching a video, you can swipe up on the player to reveal a list of suggested videos. This is a great way to discover related content without having to leave the current video. The suggestions appear as thumbnails, allowing you to quickly preview and select your next watch.
Another gesture that can be used to precisely forward or rewind to a favourite moment in the video is the tap-and-hold gesture. While playing a video, tap and hold on the screen where the seek bar will appear at the bottom. Without lifting your finger, swipe your finger towards the right or left to go to the desired timestamp. As you rewind and fast forward, the video preview also follows the movement of your finger. For an even better idea as to which exact point you want to go to in the video, after tapping & holding, you can swipe up which brings the video preview in a seek bar format. This gesture makes precise seeking in YouTube videos even easier.
Double Tap & Hold for Higher Playback Speed
At times, you may want to quickly fast-forward a quite short section of the video, for which the precise seeking gesture may not be ideal. YouTube has a solution for that, too, and that solution is another gesture. Similar to how you double-tap to seek forward or backwards, you need to hold your finger on the screen after the second tap to perform this gesture, which will increase the playback speed by 2x.
Keep in mind that this gesture will only fast-forward the video at 2x speed, regardless of wherever you double-tap and hold on the screen. Unlike the regular double-tap gesture, which can both seek forward or backward the video, this gesture will only fast-forward the video at 2x speed.
These gestures are designed to make your YouTube experience on Android more intuitive and enjoyable. By incorporating these into your routine, you can navigate the app more efficiently, allowing you to focus on enjoying your favourite content. Whether binge-watching a series or just exploring new channels, these gestures simplify your interaction with the app, making it easier to use on the go.
September 2024 arrives with the release of new TWS earbuds, a rapidly expanding market featuring brands like CMF, Realme, OnePlus, Noise, and more. Here’s a roundup of all the TWS earbuds launched in India this month. We have also maintained a roundup of all launches that happened last month, including the likes of Pixel Buds Pro 2, OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Beats Solo Buds, and more.
Nothing Ear (Open)
The Nothing Ear (Open) is priced at Rs 17,999 in India and will go on sale globally starting from October 1st with pre-orders beginning today, September 24. Its features include:
14.2 mm dynamic driver, Titanium-coated polyethylene terephthalate, patent-pending design
Bluetooth v5.3 and LE, AAC, SBC codecs supported
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
Multipoint Connection
Automatic Bass Enhance algorithm
120 ms Low Lag Mode
Clear Voice Technology for call noise cancellation
3 mics
ChatGPT integration
Improved noise reduction
Pinch controls
Advanced Equaliser with profile sharing
IP54 rated buds and case
64mAh buds battery, up to 8 hours playback time on single charge
635mAh case battery, up to 30 hours total playback time
USB-C fast charging
U&i Dominant Series
Available in black and grey with bold orange and yellow accents, these earbuds are priced at Rs 3,499. They’ll be available at U&i outlets and leading retail stores across India. The TWS earbuds will soon be available for purchase on the company’s official website. Its features include:
35mAh buds battery, 230mAh case battery, Up to 60-hour playback time
Bluetooth v5.3
Quad mics
Touch controls
Sweat resistant
Dynamic drivers
U&i Nitro Series
Available in white, black, and blue, the Nitro Series is priced at Rs 2,499 and is available at U&i outlets and leading retail stores across India. The TWS earbuds will soon be available for purchase on the company’s official website. Its features include:
Bluetooth v5.3
Large dynamic drivers
40mAh buds battery, 200mAh case battery, Up to 40-hour playback time
Fast charging support
Touch controls
Sweat resistant
Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
The ATH-TWX7 will be available at an MOP of Rs 19,990 on Amazon and through Audio-Technica’s distribution network across the country. Its features include:
MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) microphones, high-accuracy noise-cancelling processor, and a Proprietary filter
Beamforming technology, two selectable call modes (Natural and Noise-Reduction)
Call test function
Built-in controls, instantly mute mic
Soundscapw function
Ambiance control (noise-cancelling, hear-through, talk-through)
5.8 mm high-resolution drivers
LDAC codec compatibility for playback of 24-bit/96 kHz audio files
Private Timer function
Multipoint pairing
30 cm (1.0′) USB-A/USB-C charging cable
IPX4 rated
Up to 20-hour total playback time, Up to 6.5 hour single-charge runtime
Audio-Technica CONNECT App with EQ customisation, low-latency mode
Sony BRAVIA Theatre U
The BRAVIA Theatre U is priced at Rs 24,990 in India and is available at Sony Centers, ShopAtSC website, leading retailers, Amazon, Flipkart, and other major electronic stores across India. Its features include:
Two full range speakers, 44 x 32 mm size
360° Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos
5-band equaliser
Bluetooth v5.2, SBC, AAC, LDAC Codecs supported
Up to 12-hour runtime
Hands-Free Function, Speaker Add Function, Low Latency Gaming through Wired Connection, Hands-Free Calling with Precise Voice Pickup Technology
Multidevice connectivity
IPX4 rated
USB-C port for charging and audio output
Dedicated Audio Adaptor, Dedicated Audio Cable
Sony headphones connect app support
Noise Air Buds Pro 4
Available in four colors – Coal Black, Jade Green, Lake Blue, and Powder Blue, Noise Air Buds Pro 4 will be available at a launch price of Rs 1,999, via gonoise.com and Flipkart. Its features include:
10mm dynamic drivers
Spatial audio integration
Hybrid ANC up to 40dB
Quad Mic ENC
40ms low latency
Instacharge support: 200-minute playback with 10-minute charge
Up to 50-hour total playtime
HyperSync technology
Dual device pairing
Bluetooth v5.4
Wake and Pair, Google Fast Pair
IPX5 rated
OnePlus Nord Buds 3
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 come in Harmonic Gray and Melodic White colours. It is priced at Rs. 2,299 and will be available via Amazon, Flipkart, OnePlus’ website, OnePlus Store App, and offline retaile stores including Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics and more, starting from September 20. Launch offers include a Rs 200 instant bank discount on ICICI and OneCard cards. Meanwhile, students can avail of an additional discount of Rs 200 on the purchase of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 on oneplus.in and OnePlus Store App. Features of the buds include:
12.4mm dynamic driver, Titanized diaphragm
BassWave Enhancement algorithm 2.0, Master EQ, 3D audio (available with select OnePlus phones only)
32dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency mode
Two microphones, AI call noise cancellation
Master Equalizer with Balanced, Seranade, and Bass modes
Touch controls
IP55 rated
Multipoint connectivity
Google Fast Pair
58mAh buds battery: Up to 12 hours (ANC OFF)/8 hours (ANC ON) single charge playback time
440mAh case battery: Up to 43 hours (ANC OFF)/28 hours (ANC ON) total playback time
Apple AirPods 4, AirPods 4 ANC
The AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 ANC will be available starting September 20 via Apple stores both offline and online. Customers can now pre-order the AirPods 4 for Rs 12,900 and the AirPods 4 with ANC for Rs 17,900. Their features include:
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
AirPods 4 with ANC: Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode
Up to 5 hours playtime on a single charge (up to 4 hours with ANC in AirPods 4 ANC)
Up to 30 hours total playback with the charging case (up to 20 hours with ANC in AirPods 4 ANC)
Custom high-excursion Apple driver, Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers support (only in AirPods 4 ANC)
Speaker in case for use with Find My proximity view (only in AirPods 4 ANC)
Portronics Harmonics Twins 31 OWS
The Portronics Harmonics Twins 31 is available for purchase at an introductory price of Rs 1,399 on the company’s official website, backed by a 12-month warranty. You can also find the product on Amazon.in and Flipkart.com, and other leading online and offline stores. Its features include:
16mm dynamic driver
Touch controls
IPX5 rated
Up to 24-hour playback time
Over-the-ear anchor design for snug fit
Bluetooth v5.4
USB-C charging
BoAt Rockerz 210 ANC
Priced at Rs 1,499 and available via BoAt’s website, Flipkart, and Amazon, the neckband is available in Cosmic Powder Blue, Ruby Red, and Onyx Black colours with a 1-year warranty. It’s features include:
Up to 40 hours of total playback time, fast charge support
Magnetic Hall Switch for power on/off
Lava Probuds N32
Probuds N32, priced at Rs 1,099, will be available in vibrant colours like Panther Black, Firefly Green and Kai Orange. It will be available online on Lava’s e-store and on major e-commerce platforms. Its features include:
280mAh battery, Up to 40 hours playtime
Bluetooth v5.3
1 hour charge time via USB-C port
10mm drivers
IPX6 rated
50ms low latency
ENC
Magnetic Hall switch for power on/off
Dual device connectivity
Voice assistant support
Itel Rhythm Pro
The earbuds are available in two dual-tone colours including Phantom Black and Midnight Blue along with two single-tone colours, such as Ivory White and Daylight Green, at a price point of Rs 1,299. Its feature set includes:
10mm drivers, 360 deep bass technology
AI Environmental Noise Cancellation
Touch controls
Bluetooth v5.3
650mAh case battery; 40mAh buds battery; Up to 100-hour total playback time
Dual mics
IPX5 rated
Realme Buds N1
The realme Buds N1 are available in a single Energizing Green shade, priced at Rs 2,499. You can buy them for Rs 1,999 for a limited time with the instant discount of Rs 300 and an additional Rs 200 coupon. Its features include:
12.4mm Dynamic Bass Driver, Dynamic sound effects
360-degree Spatial Audio Effect
46dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Adjustable three-level noise reduction
10 minutes of charge for 5 hours of playback
45ms Ultra-low Latency
Bluetooth v5.4
SBC, AAC audio codecs supported
Other features: Smart Dual-device Connection, touch controls, realme Link app support
Up to 40-hour total playback time
480mAh Case battery, 58mAh earbuds battery
IP55 rated
BoAt Nirvana Ivy
The boAt Nirvana Ivy earbuds will be available at a special launch price of Rs 2,999 from September 4. They can be purchased through Amazon, the boAt’s website, and Flipkart with features like:
Up to 50db ANC, Ambient mode
360-degree Spatial Audio with Head tracking
11mm drivers, BoAt Signature sound, Audio powered by Mimi
Up to 50-hour playback time
BoAt Hearables app support
Multipoint connectivity
In-ear detection
AI ENx technology
BEAST mode, 60ms low latency
Google Fast Pair
Bluetooth v5.3
Up to 50-hour playtime, 400mAh case battery, 40mAh buds battery
Lava’s Agni series phones have gained momentum in the Indian market for the good and Lava is planning to build on that with a new device in the lineup, dubbed Agni 3 5G. The Agni 3 5G will succeed last year’s Lava Agni 2 5G, a device that impressed us quite a lot with its design. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming Agni 3 5G.
Lava Agni 3 5G: Design, Specs (Rumored)
The Agni 3 5G is expected to bring a segment-first feature and that will be a secondary display on the back of the handset, similar to what you’d have seen on the Mi 11 Ultra. It’s unclear how it would be implemented at the moment, but the leaks suggest it will be the USP of the handset.
Aside from that, not much is known about the specifications, but reports on X speculate that it will be an old MediaTek chipset. The Lava Agni 2 5G came with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, which was already struggling a bit in terms of performance. If the Agni 3 5G comes powered by a Dimensity 7200 or 7300 chipset, one could expect decent performance from the handset, given its well optimised with the software by the brand.
The handset is expected to be made available in at least a variant that’ll have 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. Further, rest of the specifications of the Agni 3 5G are under wraps for now.
Lava Agni 3 5G: India Price, Availability (Expected)
It is expected that the Agni 3 5G will have a price tag of around Rs 25,000 in India. This will make it compete with the likes of Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, iQOO Z9 Pro 5G, Realme 13+ 5G, and more. These smartphones have already established themselves in the market and Lava will have to provide enough value with Agni 3 so consumers prefer it over the competition.
The handset will likely launch in India by next week, will availability beginning from September 13.
Google has updated its support page stating for how long its latest Pixel Watch 3 will get software updates and it is the same as last year’s Pixel Watch 2, which is 3 years. The Pixel Watch 3 was launched on August 13 worldwide but is set to be made available later this month.
Google Support page with the software update information regarding the Pixel Watch 3 has been updated (via 9to5Google), stating that the watch “will get updates for at least three years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US,” which remains unchanged from former two watches.
Google Pixel Watch 3 has been guaranteed software updates until at least October 2027. It’s worth noting that Google states it will provide updates for the watch until 3 years after it first became available in the US but is offering updates till October 2027, even though the watch is going on sale in September 2024. This somewhat means you are getting updates for an extra month.
Google Pixel Watch’s software updates include security enhancements, new features, operating system updates, bug fixes, and more, unlike smartphones that are offered software patches and major OS updates, separately.
The next version of Google’s smartwatch platform, Wear OS 5, will be arriving later this year, based on Android 14. Wear OS 5 brings performance improvements over Wear OS 4. Tracking your workout is now more efficient; for example, running a marathon consumes up to 20% less power on Wear OS 5 than on Wear OS 4.
Aside from that, your fitness apps will be able to help improve your performance with the option to support more data types like ground contact time, stride length and vertical oscillation. The Watch Face Format introduced with Wear OS 4 has also received an update. It should now be easier to create watch face with this format for devlopers.
Google Pixel Watch 3: India Price, Availability
The Google Pixel Watch 3 has been launched in two sizes, where the 41mm version costs Rs 39,900 while the 45mm model costs Rs 43,900. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Croma stores in India, both online and offline, beginning September 10.
Update 16/09/2024: Flipkart has officially confirmed that Big Billion Days 2024 sale will begin from September 26, 12 AM IST, for Flipkart Plus users and from September 27, 12 AM IST, for all buyers.
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Whole of India awaits the festive season for sales from various retailers and e-commerce platforms, with Flipkart Big Billion Days sale being one of the biggest sales every year. Now, the start date of Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2024 has been revealed by the platform itself.
Spotted by multiple users on X, Flipkart revealed the dates of Big Billion Days 2024 sale and quickly took it down. However, when doing a Google search for the sale, the first listing from Flipkart itself mentions that the sale will begin for all on September 30, 2024 while for Flipkart Plus users, it will begin a day early, on September 29, 2024. Tapping on the link brings up an error on Flipkart stating “Something went wrong!”.
On the other hand, another link circulating around X opens the Big Billion Days 2024 sale page on Flipkart when clicked on. On the page, one could notice that Flipkart will offer “Super Value Combos”, special discounts during “Bumper Value Hours”, and more. With Flipkart Pay Later, users can get Timea Prime benefits worth up to Rs 10,000.
Flipkart Axis Bank credit card users will be able to avail an unlimited 5% discount on products alongside offers from other bank cards as well. Those with Super Coins can avail additional discounts at up to 5% off.
Aside from this, no other information has been revealed. As usual, buyers can expect huge discounts on a range of electronic products including home appliances, mobile phones, other beauty care products, TVs, and much more.
With Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2024 sale dates revealed, one can also also expect an announcement from Amazon soon, where the e-commerce platform will announce its Great Indian Festival 2024 sale, which will likely clash with Flipkart’s sale.
Qualcomm has announced a new Processor in its 6-series lineup, dubbed Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. The new arrival of 6 Gen 3 comes after Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 earlier in June this year. If we talk of specifications, the chip seems like an underclocked version of Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, which debuted in September last year.
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3: Specifications
Qualcomm’s latest mid-tier chipset, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is built on 4nm process. It includes an octa-core CPU configuration consisting of four Cortex A78 performance cores running at 2.4GHz and four Cortex A55 efficiency cores operating at 1.8Ghz. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, on the other hand, has efficiency cores running at slightly higher speed of 1.95Ghz, but the cores remain the same.
The 6 Gen 3 integrates an Adreno 710 GPU and a 5G modem-RF system, ensuring seamless connectivity. It supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2, enhancing wireless communication capabilities, also identical to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.
In terms of display capabilities, this Chipset supports FHD+ displays with up to 120Hz refresh rate, compared to 144Hz support available on 7s Gen 2. Aside from that, its 12-bit triple ISPs enable support for up to 48MP single sensor, 32+16MP dual-camera sensors, up to 200MP photo capture, and more. Again, these specs are also the same 7s Gen 2.
It also incorporates Snapdragon features, including Snapdragon sound with Qualcomm Aqstic, aptX lossless audio codecs for high-quality, aptx Adaptive, lossless music streaming, and more. It is compatible with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to UFS 3.1 storage type. The FastConnect 6700 mobile connectivity system ensures fast and reliable wireless connections. For location positioning, it gets dual-frequency GNSS, GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and NavIC. It is equipped with Quick Charge 4+ technology for fast charging.
Aside from the lower clocked efficiency cores and display support up till 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is essentially the same chipset as Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. We see no reason as to why Qualcomm would unveil this chipset and what purpose it serves. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 it released in June was worse than 6 Gen 1 in terms of performance. However, the 6 Gen 3 is better than 6s Gen 3, but is worse than 7s Gen 2 with minor nerfs.
Google seems to be in the process of making its in-car Android-based experience smarter, where it could soon introduce Gemini support in Android Auto. While Gemini has been integrated across a majority of Google’s services, Android Auto is one of the only major services left to get the AI treatment.
The report comes from Android Authority, where the publication performed an APK teardown on Android Auto v12.8.143544, where it was able to spot several clues “that indicate it could be next in line for Gemini support.” One is the new addition of the sparkle icon, now widely associated with AI. Google uses this icon for Gemini, so its appearance in the Android Auto App suggests that some Gemini functionality might be integrated into the app.
Further, the icon file’s name contains the word “kitt,” which according to the publication is likely the name of the Gemini integration within Android Auto. Further, it was able to discover other strings related to “kitt,” pointing towards Gemini integration.
Next, the strings contain the word “live”, along with the “Start conversation” text, which aligns well with expectations for Gemini Live. Supporting this, it also found a “GeminiLiveAssistantAction” function within the Android Auto app. Finally, the GeminiLiveAssistantAction function was also found in another area of the app code, indicating that it was intentionally added, suggesting the Gemini Live mentions aren’t coincidences.
There’s no official word on when Gemini might arrive in Android Auto, or what set of features it would bring, but going by the evidences spotted, Gemini Live could be one of them. Gemini Live is available only to Gemini Advanced users, which means it could be a paid feature in Android Auto as well. Whatever the case may be, if you are an Android Auto user, your in-car experience is just about to get way more smarter.
