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Samsung Galaxy A03 India launch coming soon: Check specs, price

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Samsung is getting ready to introduce the Galaxy A03, its entry-level smartphone, in India. Despite the fact that the phone was unveiled globally in November, the Samsung Galaxy A03 will be available in India by the end of this month or early in March.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Specifications

Along with the date, we have also learned the expected pricing and features of Samsung Galaxy A03. Here’s all we know so far about the upcoming device’s specifications and price.

Samsung Galaxy A03 display

The global variant of Samsung Galaxy A03 features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display.

Samsung Galaxy A03

Samsung Galaxy A03 processor

The Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 chipset coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of onboard storage.

Samsung Galaxy A03 storage

Galaxy A03 is offered in two RAM and storage configurations — 3GB RAM + 32GB, and 4GB + 64GB. The storage can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 1TB) through a dedicated slot.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A03 camera

Samsung Galaxy A03 sports a dual rear camera unit with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, the phone has a 5-megapixel front-facing sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A03 battery

The Samsung Galaxy A03 packs a 5,000mAh battery as well.

Samsung Galaxy A03 price in India (Expected)

Samsung Galaxy A03 phone

According to the rumour, the Samsung Galaxy A03 will cost around Rs 12,000 in India. The smartphone is expected to be available in three memory configurations: 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 5GB RAM + 64GB storage. It is expected to be available in two colours: Black and Red.

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Intel to acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion

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Intel Corporation and Tower Semiconductor, a leading foundry for analog semiconductor solutions, announced a definitive agreement under which Intel will acquire Tower for $53 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $5.4 billion. The acquisition significantly advances Intel’s IDM 2.0 strategy as the company further expands its manufacturing capacity, global footprint and technology portfolio to address unprecedented industry demand.

“Tower’s specialty technology portfolio, geographic reach, deep customer relationships and services-first operations will help scale Intel’s foundry services and advance our goal of becoming a major provider of foundry capacity globally,” said Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO. “This deal will enable Intel to offer a compelling breadth of leading-edge nodes and differentiated specialty technologies on mature nodes – unlocking new opportunities for existing and future customers in an era of unprecedented demand for semiconductors.”

As a key part of its IDM 2.0 strategy, Intel established Intel Foundry Services (IFS) in March 2021 to help meet the growing global demand for semiconductor manufacturing capacity and to become a major provider of US- and Europe-based foundry capacity to serve customers globally. IFS currently offers leading-edge process and packaging technology, committed capacity in the U.S. and Europe and other geographies in the future, and a broad intellectual property (IP) portfolio.

 

Tower’s expertise in specialty technologies, such as radio frequency (RF), power, silicon-germanium (SiGe) and industrial sensors, extensive IP and electronic design automation (EDA) partnerships, and established foundry footprint will provide broad coverage to both Intel and Tower’s customers globally. Tower serves high-growth markets such as mobile, automotive and power. Tower operates a geographically complementary foundry presence with facilities in the U.S. and Asia serving fabless companies as well as IDMs and offers more than 2 million wafer starts per year of capacity – including growth opportunities in Texas, Israel, Italy and Japan. Tower also brings a foundry-first customer approach with an industry-leading customer support portal and IP storefront, as well as design services and capabilities.

“With a rich history, Tower has built an incredible range of specialty analog foundry solutions based upon deep customer partnerships, with worldwide manufacturing capabilities. I could not be prouder of the company and of our talented and dedicated employees,” said Russell Ellwanger, Tower CEO. “Together with Intel, we will drive new and meaningful growth opportunities and offer even greater value to our customers through a full suite of technology solutions and nodes and a greatly expanded global manufacturing footprint. We look forward to being an integral part of Intel’s foundry offering.”

Randhir Thakur, president of Intel Foundry Services, said: “We are building Intel Foundry Services to be a customer-first technology innovator with the broadest range of IP, services and capacity. Tower and IFS together will provide a broad portfolio of foundry solutions at global scale to enable our customers’ ambitions.”

Intel is the only leading-edge player with both research and development and manufacturing in the US, including recently announced capacity expansions in Arizona and New Mexico, as well as plans to build a new mega-site in Ohio. Tower’s technology and manufacturing footprint is highly complementary to Intel’s IFS capabilities in leading-edge processes, allowing the combined company to provide broader offerings to customers at scale. With the addition of Tower, Intel is strongly positioned to bring more value to customers across the nearly $100 billion addressable foundry market.

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Ukraine army, defense ministry websites hit by cyberattacks: Reports

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As tensions over the threat of a possible invasion by Russia remained high, Ukrainian authorities said a series of cyberattacks knocked down the websites of the Ukrainian army, the defense ministry, and major banks on Tuesday.

Reportedly, the attacks knocked out at least 10 Ukrainian websites, including the defense, foreign, and culture ministries and the country’s two largest banks. In such attacks, websites are bombarded with junk data packets, rendering them unreachable.

“We don’t have any information of other disruptive actions that (could) be hidden by this DDoS attack,” said Victor Zhora, a top Ukrainian cyber defense official. He said emergency response teams were working to cut off the attackers and recover services as reported by the Associated Press.

Among Ukraine’s largest state-owned banks, Privatbank, and state-owned Sberbank, customers complained about problems with online payments and apps.

Russia sent signals Tuesday that it might be pulling back from the brink, easing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, but Western powers demanded proof.

Since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine has faced relentless cyberattacks by Russia.

As part of a cyberattack on Jan. 14, a malicious “wiper” cloaked as ransomware damaged servers at Ukraine’s State Emergency Service and at the Motor Transport Insurance Bureau. Cybersecurity experts believe it was deliberately designed that way, given Russian state-sponsored hackers’ capacity to do such damage. A message posted simultaneously on dozens of defaced Ukrainian government websites said: “Be afraid and expect the worst.”

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Oppo joins Hasselblad for its upcoming next-gen flagship: What to expect?

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Finally, the lines between Oppo and OnePlus are going to blur as Oppo announced its exclusive three-year collaboration with Hasselblad.

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For those who don’t know, Hasselblad is a well-known professional camera maker from Sweden. It has patterned up with many smartphone brands like OnePlus in the past, and now, it is working with OPPO for its upcoming premium grade handsets.

In a post on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging site), Oppo dedicated a blog post about this recent three-year commitment with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad to “co-develop industry-leading camera technologies for Oppo’s flagship Find series,” the post said.

If this sounds familiar to you, or you’re wondering why One Plus is in the intro is because One Plus also announced its partnership with Hasselblad before the launch of One Plus 9 and 9 Pro last year.

Oppo also unveiled that it will be working on the cameras of its upcoming next-gen Flagship Find X series with the Swedish imaging professional. Furthermore, the brand also shared its expected innovations and technological improvements with Hassleblad’s tuning and performance support.

Additionally, with OPPO merging with OnePlus, both firms will also share their research and development platform as well as resources, which means that more users will benefit from the Hasselblad cameras. This is definitely a power-packed collab, and with the inclusion of the former’s expertise in camera technology, we can expect the new flagship to offer better optimizations for its sensors, with more natural colors.

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Oppo Reno 7Z official images, colors and other details leaked

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The Oppo Reno 7 series made its debut in China last November, and it will arrive in India in February 2022. The Oppo Reno 7Z, a new smartphone in the series, has now been listed on the Geekbench website. According to a report, the listing also revealed the upcoming smartphone’s RAM possibilities, chipset, and operating system.

Oppo Reno 7Z official images

The leaks have posted images of the Oppo Reno 7Z on Twitter. The smartphone is seen in three colour variations: Gradient, Black, and Soft Gold in these images. It will have a flat spine with a SIM tray and volume rockers on the left spine, similar to the Oppo Reno 7 Pro.

Furthermore, the leaked images indicate the presence of a punch-hole cut-out on the side. Unfortunately, the images don’t reveal any additional details about the Oppo Reno 7Z’s design. Nonetheless, previous leaks have disclosed some of the phone’s expected specifications. So, let’s have a look at the expected specifications of the Oppo Reno 7Z smartphone.

Oppo Reno 7Z Specifications (Expected)

If we go by what has been mentioned in the listing, then the smartphone may be available under Rs 20,000. Apart from that, the renders of the device have also surfaced online, which give us a fair idea of what we can expect in terms of looks.

Oppo Reno 7Z processor

Oppo Reno 7Z Phone

If speculations on the internet are correct, the Oppo Reno 7Z will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 480+ CPU. Furthermore, the phone could be equipped with a powerful Adreno 619 GPU. It’s also worth noting that the Snapdragon 480+ is a 5G-capable SoC.

Oppo Reno 7Z storage

According to its Geekbench listing, the Oppo Reno 7Z will launch with 8GB of RAM.

Oppo Reno 7Z software

This listing also confirms that the Oppo Reno 7Z will boot Android 11 out of the box.

Oppo Reno 7Z battery

Oppo Reno 7Z could draw its juices from a robust 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. More details about the handset are likely to surface on the web in the coming days.

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Tech NewsWrap: Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Studio… and more

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Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Studio in India

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Microsoft today announced the availability of the new Surface Laptop Studio in India starting next month. While the pre-orders via authorized retail and online partners will commence from February 15, the device will be available via both commercial authorized resellers and retail and online partners next month from March 8. The newly launched Surface Laptop Studio price starts in India at Rs 1,56,999. It is available in a total of seven configurations out of which two are available for both enterprises and customers while the remaining five models are available only for enterprise customers.

Nokia G11 launched

Nokia G11

Nokia G11 has been launched as the latest budget smartphone. It comes as the successor to Nokia G10, which was launched in April last year. The smartphone is promised to deliver up to three days of battery life. The Nokia G11 features a 90Hz display, triple rear cameras, and 18W fast charging support. The phone also comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and carries two distinct colour options. As per the reports, the price of Nokia G11 has been set at AED 499 (roughly Rs 10,200) for the lone 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant.

Asus ROG Phone 5s, ROG Phone 5s Pro launched in India

Asus ROG Phone 5s

Asus launch its ROG 5s series in India. The company has introduced ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro as the latest upgrade to its ROG Phone series. The ROG Phone 5s series is fuelled for winning by the flagship Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform, featuring advanced 5G capabilities and premium Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. The processing power is complemented by up to 18 GB of fast RAM. The optimized and upgraded GameCool 5 cooling system with AeroActive Cooler 5 (fan accessory bundled with ROG Phone 5s Pro only and optional for ROG Phone 5s), and the performance manager in Armory Crate ensures maximum performance is available for any gaming scenario.

Apple iPhone 14 rumoured to be launched in March-April

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Apple is reportedly gearing up for the launch of iPhone 14 in March or April this year. The internet is flooded with rumoured specifications of the iPhone 14. Though, Apple is yet to announce anything concrete on the launch of the product. According to rumours, the upcoming iPhone 14 might feature a single centered punch-hole camera as compared to notch design in earlier variants. Taking inspiration from iPhone 4, the new model is likely to have a titanium frame with rounded volume buttons. The iPhone 14 is expected to have 256 GB of storage, up from 128 GB.

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Realme 9 PRO Series launch: Here’s a list of expected new features

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The Realme 9 Pro Series will be unveiled today. The launch event of the new smartphone series will be live streamed at 1.30 pm on the official channels of the Company.

The Company is claiming to offer fastest 5G processor in the segment. Realme 9 Pro Series comes with an all-new light shift design that changes colour from light blue to red when exposed to sunlight. The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and pack a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS).

“Get ready to #CaptureTheLight with the #realme9ProSeries 5G.This one’s going to be bigggg! Watch the livestream at 1:30 PM today on our official channels (sic),” tweeted realme India.

The Realme 9 Pro+ will include features such as 60W SuperDart Charge fast charging, Super AMOLED display, an under-display fingerprint scanner, NFC support, heart rate sensor, and more are rumoured to be included in the upcoming model.

Price details

According to Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth, the Realme 9 Pro series will be priced more than Rs15,000. Reports suggest that the vanilla Realme 9 Pro price likely to be priced at Rs18,999, while Realme 9 Pro+ may carry price tag of from Rs24,999.

Color options

The new smartphone will be available in two colour options – Sunrise Blue and an unnamed Green.

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Apple iPhone 14 rumoured to be launched in March-April, expected price and features

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Apple is reportedly gearing up for the launch of iPhone 14 in March or April this year. The internet is flooded with rumoured specifications of the iPhone 14. The launch event of the iPhone is rumoured to be held in March or April this year. Though, Apple is yet to announce anything concreate on the launch of the product.

According to rumours, the upcoming iPhone 14 might feature a single centred punch-hole camera as compared to notch design in earlier variants. Taking inspiration from iPhone 4, the new model is likely to have a titanium frame with rounded volume buttons. The iPhone 14 is expected to have 256 GB of storage, up from 128 GB.

Reports also claim that iPhone 14 will be available in four variants including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple is yet to share any specific details about the iPhone 14. Therefore the features and specifications floating on the internet are just speculations as of now.

Price details

If reports are to be believed then the iPhone 14 could be priced at Rs 60,000 in India, which is same as to the company’s iPhone 13 model. However, some reports claim that iPhone 14 Pro, the Pro and Pro Max models may notice a price hike of more than Rs 7,000. Leaks ApplePro claims it to be priced around Rs 82,000 and Rs 90,000, respectively.

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Want to add your business to Google Maps? Here’s how to do

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Adding your business or address to Google – whether it’s a home-based hair salon or a public restaurant – is a crucial step in reaching out to clients, making connections, and eventually growing a successful business. It also lends credibility to your company and makes it searchable on Google Maps.

We’re here to guide you through the process of adding your business to Google and customising your Google My Business profile.

How to add business/address to Google Maps?

If you’re a well-established company, it’s likely that your listing already exists in the Google My Business directory, and all you have to do now is claim it. New businesses or locations will probably have to be added.

Step 1: Go to Google My Business and log into your business account. Or, create a Google account for your business by visiting the Google sign-in page and selecting Create account.

Step 2: Enter your business name and address in the search box. In the drop-down under the search bar, select Create a business with this name

Step 2 - Enter your business name and address in the search box. In the drop-down under the search bar, select Create a business with this name

Step 3: Enter your business name and category on the next page (such as restaurant, retail, barber shop, etc.). Then choose Next. Later on, you’ll be able to add other categories

Step 3 - Enter your business name and category on the next page (such as restaurant, retail, barber shop, etc.). Then choose Next. Later on, you’ll be able to add other categories

Step 4: The next step is to decide whether or not you want your company’s location to appear on Google Maps. Choose Yes or No, then click Next

Step 4 - The next step is to decide whether or not you want your company’s location to appear on Google Maps. Choose Yes or No, then click Next

Step 5: If you chose to add your business to Google Maps, you’ll be prompted to input your business address on the next screen. If you chose to keep your exact location private, then the next screen will ask you to enter your business area(s). Fill out the relevant information and select Next

Step 6: Enter the contact information of your business, then click Next

Step 6: Enter the contact information of your business, then click Next

Step 7: Select whether or not you want Google Business to send you updates and recommendations for your business on the following screen, then click Next

Step 8: If you didn’t offer a business address, you’ll need to validate your business by entering your personal mailing address. The public will not be able to see this address. Enter your address and click Next, or choose Verify Later to verify your address later

Step 9: Select a method for verifying your business from the drop-down menu. Only some verification techniques may be available to you depending on your type of business.

Step 9 - Select a method for verifying your business from the drop-down menu

Step 10: Next, add details about your business. You can include your services and hours of operation, set message permissions, write a business description, upload images, and apply for a $100 Google Ads advertising credit

Step 11: Once you’ve entered all the essential information to set up your business, you’ll be taken to your Google My Business account page where you can add additional information such as a business logo and co-managers.

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Opera browser allows emoji-only based web addresses

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Web browser company Opera has enabled emoji-only based web addresses “to bring a new level of creativity to the internet.” The move is a part of a partnership with Yat, a company that sells URLs with strings of emoji in them.

“It’s been almost 30 years since the world wide web launched to the public, and there hasn’t been much innovation in the weblink space: people still include .com in their URLs,” Jorgen Arnesen, executive vice president of mobile at Opera, said in a press release.

Yat pages are unique domains generated when someone purchases a string of emojis (by the same name). In addition to letting users create NFTs of their emoji strings, Yat also plans to allow users to make payments via their Yats. The company reports that musicians are among the early adopters of Yats.

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