JioBharat Diwali Dhamaka offer reduces the price of JioBharat 4G phones to ₹699.
The ₹123 monthly subscription includes unlimited voice calls, 14 GB data, access to 455+ Live TV Channels, JioCinema, JioPay, and more.
JioBharat feature phones are now available for Rs 699 in a limited-period Diwali offer. (Image credit – Jio)
This festive season, Reliance Jio is getting its users the best of deals to offer the best value with its Sabse Sasta, Sabse Badhiya offer. The telecom giant recently announced JioBharat Diwali Dhamaka offer reducing the retail price of JioBharat 4G phones significantly.
The JioBharat Diwali Dhamaka offer brings JioBharat 4G phones a special offer price of just ₹699. JioBharat 4G phones are currently available at the retail price of ₹999. This limited-period offer also brings some exciting benefits for the users of JioBharat.
JioBharat users can get a monthly subscription of ₹123 with the JioBharat festive season plan.
Reliance Jio unveiled the budget-friendly JioBharat V3 and V4 phone models on October 14, with an aim to enhance the 4G network access for users across the country.
The JioBharat phones, priced at ₹1,099, offer various Jio services including JioTV and JioPay on a monthly rental plan of just ₹123.
Apart from the special offer price, the JioBharat Diwali Dhamaka offer also includes the following benefits –
Unlimited Voice Calls
14 GB of data per month
Access to over 455 Live TV Channels
Premieres and latest movies
Video shows and live sports
Highlights on JioCinema
Digital payment capabilities, including QR code scanning
Sound alerts for payments received via JioPay
Group chat features
Easy sharing of videos, photos, and messages on JioChat
Users can save up to ₹76 on their monthly rentals with the JioBharat Diwali Dhamaka plan. It is about 40% more affordable when compared to feature phone plans offered by competitors. Other operator’s plans are typically priced at Rs 199 per month.
Announcing the offer, a Jio spokesperson said, “This is more than just a phone; it’s a festive gift that promises a brighter, more connected tomorrow.”
Customers should visit their nearest Jio store, JioMart or Amazon to avail the offer.
Reliance Jio Diwali Dhamaka Offer
Reliance Jio has introduced its True 5G Diwali Dhamaka offer with benefits up to Rs 3,350, which includes free vouchers and coupons from EaseMyTrip, Ajio, and Swiggy for customers recharging their numbers with select plans under this offer.
The offer is live on Jio.com and the MyJio app starting today and will be valid till November 5, 2024.
Reliance Jio Diwali Dhamaka offer is available on select Jio True 5G plans:
Rs 899 and Rs 3,599
On recharging with these plans, users will get benefits worth Rs 3,350, as follows:
Rs 3,000 voucher from EaseMyTrip for hotels and air travel
Rs 200 coupon from AJIO on purchases of Rs 999 and above
Rs 150 voucher from Swiggy for your favorite meals
FAQs
Q1. What is the special offer price for JioBharat 4G phones during the Diwali Dhamaka offer?
Answer. The JioBharat Diwali Dhamaka offer brings JioBharat 4G phones at a special offer price of just ₹699.
Q2. What benefits are included in the ₹123 monthly subscription for JioBharat users?
Answer. The ₹123 monthly subscription includes unlimited voice calls, 14 GB of data per month, access to over 455 Live TV Channels, premieres and latest movies, video shows, and live sports highlights on JioCinema, digital payment capabilities, group chat features and easy sharing of videos, photos and messages on JioChat.
Q3. How much can users save with the JioBharat plan?
Answer. Users can save up to ₹76 on their monthly rentals with the JioBharat plan, which is about 40% more affordable when compared to feature phone plans offered by competitors.
Q4.What are JioBharat Phone features?
Answer.The V2 phone features a 1.77-inch QVGA TFT display, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 0.3 megapixel rear camera. It has a removable 1000mAh battery. As expected, the phone will be locked to the Jio network, which means the users will need a Jio SIM in the tray to use it. It also features a torch light and FM radio. It supports expandable storage via SD cards up to 128GB.
The phone will support UPI payments through JioPay, have access to JioCinema for movies, videos and sports entertainment, and JioSaavn service.
Nvidia briefly surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable company.
Value growth is driven by massive demand for its AI-specific chips.
Nvidia’s stock has grown nearly 190% this year
Nvidia surpasses Apple to become the world’s most valuable company following the insatiable demand for AI chips. (Image credit – Associated Press)
It appears supercomputing AI chips are here to dominate everything in the tech industry including who will be at the top.
This Friday was a brief showcase of how the new world order would be things move forward on the same path.
Nvidia marked a historic rise in its stock value on Friday surpassing Apple as the world’s most valuable company for a brief period. It’s no secret that the massive demand for Nvidia’s AI-specific chips is the driving force behind growth.
According to LSEG data, Nvidia’s market value hit an unprecedented $3.53 trillion, a number just slightly above Apple’s $3.52 trillion.
Although Apple regained its top spot by the end of the day.
The Cupertino giant closed at market value of $3.52 trillion as Nvidia settled a bit lower at $3.47 trillion.
What started a gaming processor manufacturer, Nvidia today dominates the AI chip market, which has been rapidly expanding as companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta invest heavily in AI capabilities.
In the last few months, Nvidia’s stock value was boosted by a $6.6 billion funding round announcement from OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT.
Investment Director at AJ Bell, Russ Mould noted, “More companies are now embracing artificial intelligence in their everyday tasks, and demand remains strong for Nvidia chips.”
Nvidia surpassing Apple on the ticker shouldn’t be a surprise for someone who is keeping track of the market. Nvidia shares recorded an all-time high last Tuesday as the world’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC reported a 54% jump in profit.
This year, Nvidia’s stock has witnessed a growth of nearly 190% as AI demand swells projections and investor confidence.
Meanwhile, Apple has seen slower demand for its products. iPhone sales in China recently slipped by 0.3% in the third quarter.
While Apple’s revenue is expected to grow 5.55% year-over-year to $94.5 billion, Nvidia is expected to report a revenue growth of nearly 82% to reach $32.9 billion.
Cherry Lane Investments’ Rick Meckler believes Nvidia’s revenue prospects are promising for now. Although, he underlines the significance of investor sentiment. “The question is whether the revenue stream will last…and will be driven by the emotion of investors rather than by any ability to prove or disprove the thesis that AI is overdone,” he said.
Meanwhile, other semiconductor stocks also witnessed a growth in value on Friday. The growing trends were mostly credited to the recent Western Digital report on better-than-expected earnings.
FAQs
Q1. Why did Nvidia’s market value surpass Apple’s for a brief period?
Answer. The massive demand for Nvidia’s AI-specific chips is the driving force behind the growth, reaching an unprecedented $3.53 trillion market value.
Q2. How much has Nvidia’s stock value grown this year?
Answer. Nvidia’s stock has witnessed a growth of nearly 190% this year as AI demand fuels projections and investor confidence.
Q3. What is the expected revenue growth for Nvidia compared to Apple?
Answer. Nvidia is expected to report a revenue growth of nearly 82% to reach $32.9 billion, while Apple’s revenue is expected to grow 5.55% year-over-year to $94.5 billion.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra production has reportedly started.
Reports suggest Samsung will stick with the M13 to keep costs down.
Expected display sizes for the S25 series: 6.16-inch (base model), 6.66-inch (Plus model) and 6.86-inch (Ultra model).
Reports confirm Galaxy S25 Ultra production has now started. (Image credit – PhoneArena)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rumours and speculations are creating the most noise in the online tech community these days.
Every day there are new updates or details about the device coming up, keeping it interesting for Samsung fans out there.
This shouldn’t be a surprise since the release of the S25 Ultra is now just a couple of months away.
In fact, we can expect the rumour mill to go on overdrive in the coming weeks. The recent updates, however, aren’t such a good news
We recently had multiple sources suggesting Galaxy S25 Ultra parts production has now started.
However, some leakers hint that may not match up to Apple’s top phones in display technology. Here’s a quick rundown of every news break on Galaxy S25 production we have had recently.
First, we had popular leaker Roland Quandt on X (previously Twitter) revealing that Samsung suppliers have already started manufacturing parts for the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung suppliers are sure blasting along making thousands of parts for S25 series already. And for that new headset TM Roh keeps blabbering on about, too.
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) October 24, 2024
It is interesting to note that Samsung started the production for the Galaxy S24 around November 2023, Referencing this timeline, fans online were quick to infer that Samsung is probably ahead of schedule this year even though this in no way means we can assume an early launch for the Galaxy S25.
Anyhow, Soon after Quandt’s post, insider Ice Universe shared that the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s screen would improve over the Galaxy S24 Ultra in areas like brightness, viewing angle and colour accuracy.
Based on these enhancements, Ice Universe speculated that the S25 Ultra might use the newer M14 display material, which is also reportedly used in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models.
As far as I know, Galaxy S25 Ultra has obviously improved in brightness, viewing angle, screen color accuracy and many other aspects, and it looks much better to the naked eye, so I believe S25 Ultra to adopt M14 new material.
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) October 24, 2024
However, not everyone has the same update to share. Well-known display analyst Ross Young and tipster Jukanlosreve suggest Samsung will stick with the M13 material, the same as the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Confirmed with materials suppliers that the S25 Ultra will use M13 rather than M14 materials for cost reasons.
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) October 25, 2024
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Samsung is set to use the same M13 panel in the S25 series as in the previous generation. The sizes will be 6.16 inches for the standard version, 6.66 inches for the Plus version, and 6.86 inches for the Ultra version.
— Jukanlosreve (@Jukanlosreve) October 24, 2024
According to Young, Samsung might be avoiding the M14 panel to keep costs down, especially with the higher production costs associated with phones featuring advanced AI capabilities, which require better chips, more memory and more storage.
AI processors cost quite a bit more and AI phones are coming with more memory and storage and larger batteries. Displays are getting squeezed in some cases…
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) October 25, 2024
Meanwhile, social media leakers and tipsters are not the only sources to confirm the use of M13 material. South Korean outlet ET News also reported that Samsung is sticking with M13 for the Galaxy S25 series based on inside word that Samsung Display has started taking orders based on this material.
According to previously leaked reports, the Galaxy S25 series is expected to have the following display sizes –
The base model – 6.16-inch screen
The Plus model – 6.66-inch display
The Ultra model – 6.86-inch screen
There could be some Samsung fans who are disappointed knowing that the company is compromising on display technology to cut costs, but we have to consider the optics of the ultimate device the company is trying to offer before being the judge. Moreover, this also aligns with the pattern of Samsung using its display material sets for two generations.
FAQs
Q1. Has the production for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra started?
Answer. Samsung suppliers have already started manufacturing parts for the Galaxy S25 series.
Q2. What are the reports about the display technology for the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Answer. Some suggest the S25 Ultra might use the newer M14 display material, while others indicate it will stick with the M13 to keep costs down.
Q3. What are the expected display sizes for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series?
Answer. The base model is expected to have a 6.16-inch screen, the Plus model a 6.66-inch display, and the Ultra model a 6.86-inch screen.
A tech developer demanding higher education funding for the JioHotstar domain has disappeared.
Young philanthropists from Dubai, Jainam and Jivika are the new owners of the domain.
Reliance’s next move remains uncertain.
Jiohotstar Domain has new owners now. (Image credit – Jiohotsar.com)
The Reliance-Disney merger will give us India’s biggest media company, expected to be valued at over ₹70,000 crore. The deal has been discussed for years and has been attracting all sorts of headlines for months. However, the domain ownership saga is quickly becoming a real entertainer with all the unexpected twists in the tale.
Well done pic.twitter.com/mmYdO5aRmv
— Komal (@Komal_Indian) October 26, 2024
It all started with the tech developer who last week demanded higher education funding from Reliance Industries for the domain name JioHotstar.
However, the headline maker tech developer has now disappeared and has left behind an intriguing message about two young philanthropists from the UAE.
The new twist has left the internet buzzing with speculation.
The JioHotstar domain directs to a new website supporting the philanthropic young siblings from Dubai, Jainam and Jivika. The site opens with a message: “Welcome to Our Journey of Seva. “Hello! We are Jainam and Jivika – siblings from Dubai, UAE, on a mission to make a difference. Even though we’re just kids, we believe that age is only a number when it comes to spreading kindness and positivity.”
The website further states, “Our recent journey began during our summer holidays when we left our home in Dubai for 50 unforgettable days in India. We had a purpose: to connect with children from various backgrounds, share our love for learning, teach skills for studying and setting goals, and inspire them to dream big. [….] Along the way, people showed their appreciation through gifts, blessings, and even small donations, which we collected over our travels. When we returned to Dubai, we used a portion of this collection to support a young software developer from Delhi by purchasing this domain for his benefit. Through sharing our journey here, we aim to inspire others and keep the domain open for future sale to anyone who wants to continue this positive mission.”
Reverse Uno card played by an indian kid on Ambani !
Smart boyaaa!
Amazing !
Ambani and jio are just looters in a suit.
They keep increasing the prices.
When Elon launches starlink in India, they will blame Elon for next increase in the prices.@elonmusk@ElonMuskAOC
— GBR (@TruthIsCynical) October 26, 2024
The website also includes photos of Jainam and Jivika along with videos showing their work. It leaves the future of the JioHotstar domain in question.
The siblings also released a video to share about themselves and their plans.
The story made headlines earlier this week when an app developer from Delhi revealed they bought the JioHotstar domain in 2023 seeing the potential of the merger between JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
Jainam and Jivika — two Dubai-based siblings who claimed they purchased the JioHotstar domain to “support a young software developer from Delhi”.
The developer offered to sell the domain to Reliance to fund his higher education dream at Cambridge University. Reliance reportedly refused the offer and threatened legal action via an executive call to the techie.
After the update of the Dubai sibling taking over the domain went viral, the internet quickly reacted with humour, posting memes and witty comments.
Plot Twist: Jiohotstar dot com domain has now been sold to someone in Dubai 👀 pic.twitter.com/VGCe4sdwVt
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) October 26, 2024
Update: JioHotstar (Delhi kid sold domain to someone else in UAE and now Ambani lawyers can’t fight them because now it’s not Indian law it’s international law and as per international law Ambani has to Negotiate and Pay) pic.twitter.com/q7XtvbQMOQ
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) October 26, 2024
One user joked, “Uno reverse,” while another wrote, “This is getting more interesting than any series on Jio or Hotstar.”
Comments poured in, from “Nice to see an underdog win for once” to “Better played than Rohit and Gill combined.” Others pointed out Reliance’s recent lavish spending, saying, “Ambani can do a Rs 95 crore Justin Bieber, but not this?”
This is getting more interesting than any series on Jio Or Hotstar
— Capt Shashank (@Capt_Cool1) October 26, 2024
Ambani should have given his expense for study
— Abdullah (@abdul_tweets03) October 26, 2024
Nice to see the underdog win … for once …
— Arpit Wanderer (@Arpit_at_Ah_me) October 26, 2024
As of now, the next move from Reliance remains to be seen.
That too he came with pants in his knees, almost just underwear 😂
— PVG (@ganesuccess) October 26, 2024
FAQs
Q1. What is the expected valuation of the Reliance-Disney merger?
Answer. The Reliance-Disney merger is expected to be valued at over ₹70,000 crore.
Q2. What message is displayed on the new JioHotstar domain now?
Answer. The website opens with a message: “Welcome to Our Journey of Seva. “Hello! We are Jainam and Jivika – siblings from Dubai, UAE, on a mission to make a difference. Even though we’re just kids, we believe that age is only a number when it comes to spreading kindness and positivity.”
Q3. What was the developer’s original demand for the JioHotstar domain?
Answer. The tech developer demanded higher education funding from Reliance Industries for the domain name JioHotstar.
Reliance Jio launches a new “Diwali Dhamaka” offer.
Exclusive benefits with the Rs 899 and Rs 3,599 prepaid recharge plans.
Diwali offers are valid until 5 November 2024.
Reliance Jio announced exclusive Diwali Dhamaka benefits on popular recharge plans. (Image – Reliance Jio)
If you are a Reliance Jio prepaid user, this Diwali brings you some amazing benefits on the popular recharge plans.
Reliance Jio has launched a festive “Diwali Dhamaka” offer available on its ₹899 and ₹3,599 prepaid recharge plans.
Customers recharging with any of the two plans between October 25th and November 5th 2024 can enjoy exclusive vouchers worth ₹3,350 from popular brands. Vouchers are available from popular retail brands such as EaseMyTrip, Ajio and Swiggy.
Here’s everything you need to know about the recently announced offer.
₹899 and ₹3,599 Prepaid Recharge Plans Details
₹899 Plan: Unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. 2GB of daily data along with an extra 20GB as a bonus. Plan validity – 90 days.
₹3,599 Plan: Unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day. 2.5GB of daily data. Plan Validity – One year.
In addition to the above-mentioned benefits, Reliance Jiohas also announced Diwali Dhamaka offers where customers will receive vouchers from top brands.
Exclusive Diwali Dhamaka Offer – Extra Benefits
Jio has partnered with popular brands to offer the following vouchers:
₹3,000 off on hotel and flight bookings on EaseMyTrip.
₹200 off on orders of ₹999 or more on Ajio.
₹150 off on food orders on Swiggy.
Diwali offers are valid until 5 November 2024.
How to Redeem the Vouchers?
After recharging, customers can redeem their vouchers through the MyJio app:
Open the MyJio app and go to the “Offers” section.
Tap on “My winnings.”
Select and copy the desired coupon code.
Use the code on the brand’s website by following the provided link and applying it at checkout.
Enjoy Reliance Jio’s “Diwali Dhamaka” offers to get extra value on the popular prepaid recharge plans.
FAQs
Q1. What is the validity of the ₹899 and ₹3,599 Reliance Jio prepaid plans?
Answer. The ₹899 plan is valid for 90 days and the ₹3,599 plan is valid for one year.
Q2. What exclusive vouchers are included in the “Diwali Dhamaka” offer?
Answer. Customers receive vouchers worth ₹3,350, including ₹3,000 off on EaseMyTrip, ₹200 off on Ajio, and ₹150 off on Swiggy.
Q3. How can customers redeem the vouchers after recharging?
Answer. Download and install the MyJio app, go to the “Offers” section, tap on “My winnings,” select and copy the coupon code, and use it on the brand’s website by following the provided link and applying it at checkout.
YouTube is expanding its hyperlinked comments feature.
Users would be able to find related videos via clickable links in the comment section.
Commenters cannot add or edit hyperlinks.
The feature is currently only visible on YouTube mobile.
YouTube hyperlink comments appearing for me people now. (Photo by Omar Al-Ghosson on Unsplash)
YouTubehas been experimenting with some necessary but mostly unnecessary features that no one asked for.
From changing the position of the comments section to making ads unskippable to testing generative AI for auto-commenting, all these features do not particularly make life easier for a user.
The trend seems to continuing with the streaming platform testing other strange features. The latest we are hearing about it is the YouTube hyperlink comments.
According to multiple media reports, YouTube Hyperlinked comments are now appearing for more people than was noticed last time when the feature was being tested.
The feature is making the comments section look not only strange but also a bit spammy.
YouTube says it is a better way for you to find more videos about a particular topic.
In the YouTube Hyperlink comments feature, whenever a user posts a comment on a video, they get several related video links hyperlinked in the comment section.
The links appear in a blue hyperlink form with a small eyeglass icon, which indicates the text is clickable.
Blue hyperlinks with a small eyeglass icon appear in the YouTube comment section. (Image credit – 9to5Google)
The streaming platform believes that this feature is a better way to “reduce friction” when users are trying to learn about a specific topic on the platform.
Users can click on the blue hyperlink that appears in their comments to go to a new search page. Meanwhile, the mini-player will stay as it is so that users can continue watching the original video as well.
A 9to5Google report reveals that a commenter cannot add or edit the hyperlinks.
In a Creator Insider announcement video, YouTube earlier said that creators on the platform would be able to remove hyperlinks from their videos if they want to. However, 9to5Google team reveals no such option is available for creators in the YT Studio as of now.
YouTube has been testing the hyperlinked comment feature since a trial run in 2023. It first appeared on limited videos on the platform on an experimental basis.
It is not clear what criteria YouTube is using to convert specific work tags into clickable hyperlinks in the comment section.
As of now, it seems to be randomly picked
In a recent Linus Tech Tips video, several hyperlink comments can be seen linked to other videos on the Fallout 76 video topic.
Several blue hyperlink comments can be seen in a recent Linus Tech Tips video. (Image credit – 9to5Google)
Several commentators online have been critical of the feature so far calling it spammy.
9to5Google’s Damien Wilde also criticised the current execution as it appeared “eerily reminiscent of some of the scammy Chrome extensions that will laden your browser with ads on phrases and search terms by taking you to storefronts and shady websites. It also clogs up and creates a strange spammy look to what has been a fairly clean experience for a few years.”
The feature as of now is only visible on YouTube mobile as per reports.
You cannot obviously deny that getting related video links in the comment section can be useful when you are researching specific topics, but it appears YouTube has to work on execution as the current feature design makes it look like spam.
FAQs
Q1. What is the purpose of YouTube’s hyperlinked comments feature?
Answer. The streaming platform believes that this feature is a better way to “reduce friction” when users are trying to learn about a specific topic on the platform.
Q2. Can commenters add or edit hyperlinks in their YouTube comments?
Answer. Certain reports reveal that a commenter cannot add or edit the hyperlinks.
Q3. Where is the hyperlinked comments feature currently visible?
Answer. The feature as of now is only visible on YouTube mobile as per reports.
Q4. What are YouTube Hyperlink comments?
Answer. In the YouTube Hyperlink comments feature, whenever a user posts a comment on a video, they get several related video links hyperlinked in the comment section. The links appear in a blue hyperlink form with a small eyeglass icon, which indicates the text is clickable.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a smaller Dynamic Island.
It will use “metalens” technology for Face ID.
This change will only apply to the Pro Max model.
Apple is anticipated to launch the iPhone 17 series in September 2025.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max launching with a smaller Dynamic Island. (Image credit – MacRumors)
iPhone 17 launch is still nearly a year away but the rumour mill never stops working overtime when it comes to the iPhones.
Recent reports now seem to suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a smaller Dynamic Island.
According to a recent MacRumors report, analyst Jeff Pu based on Apple insights he can has confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a smaller Dynamic Island next year. Pu initially predicted the same in May, however, more specific details are surfacing only now.
In a recent note with investment bank Haitong International, Pu mentioned that Apple plans to use “metalens” technology for Face ID in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This results in a “much smaller” Dynamic Island.
A metalens differs from traditional curved lenses by being flat and containing microscopic etchings that focus light more precisely.
Pu didn’t reveal much about the details on how Apple will integrate the metalens for Face ID.
However, he hinted that it will enable Apple to reduce the Dynamic Island area on the Pro Max.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Again Rumored to Feature Smaller Dynamic Island Due to Face ID Change pic.twitter.com/Yxf3ngHr2f
— MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) October 24, 2024
However, this change is expected to apply only to the Pro Max model and not the other models in the iPhone 17 series including the smaller iPhone 17 Pro.
Apple introduced the Dynamic Island for the first time back in 2022 on the iPhone 14 Pro. After the first year, it quickly became a standard feature on all iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models.
The smallerDynamic Islandon the iPhone 17 Pro Max could mark a significant design tweak from Apple’s 2024 lineup.
Apple is anticipated to launch the iPhone 17 series in September next year.
As the release date approaches, we may see more details emerge on Apple’s plans and iPhone 17 Key details also.
As of now, not much has been revealed about next year’s iPhone 17 Series.
Based on rumours, we have four iPhones to look forward to in 2025: the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new iPhone 17 “Slim” or “Air.”
It was previously revealed that Apple is moving on from the Plus models, so there will be no iPhone 17 Plus this time.
FAQs
Q1. What new technology will the iPhone 17 Pro Max use for Face ID?
Answer. Apple plans to use “metalens” technology for Face ID in the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Q2. Will the iPhone 17 Pro also feature the smaller Dynamic Island?
Answer. The change is expected to apply only to the Pro Max model and not the other models in the iPhone 17 series including the smaller iPhone 17 Pro.
Q3. When is the iPhone 17 series expected to launch?
Answer. Apple is anticipated to launch the iPhone 17 series in September next year.
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15.
Reveals 16 devices set to receive the update in open beta by early 2025.
New features include smoother animations, AI-powered tools and image upscaling.
OnePlus officially starts rolling out Introducing OxygenOS 15. (Image credit – OnePlus)
OnePlus has officially started the rolling out of the much-anticipated OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, according to a recent post on the OnePlus community page.
The company has also revealed a list of 16 OnePlus devices that are set to receive the update in open beta by early 2025.
The new OS update will introduce several new features including smoother animations and AI-powered tools, all specifically designed to enhance user experience.
In a statement to the media, Arthur Lam Director of OxygenOS Product at OnePlus said, “With OxygenOS 15, we aim to create a product that resonates with our users, integrating advanced and meaningful AI features and a unique design that they helped to create.”
Lam further stated, “This release sets a new standard for software performance and productivity.”
The first device to receive the Android 15 beta will be the OnePlus 12 on October 30, marking the start of the staggered rollout. In November, the OnePlus Open and the OnePlus Pad 2 will join the beta, followed by the OnePlus 11 in December.
The complete list of 16 OnePlus devices that will receive the OxygenOS 15 Open beta version by 2025 is as follows –
List of OnePlus phones getting Introducing the OxygenOS 15 beta version. (image credit – OnePlus Community)
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10T 5G, OnePlus Nord 3 5G
From February 2025
OnePlus 10R 5G, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G
The company aims to complete the rollout by February 2025 ensuring that all eligible devices receive the full update by then.
OxygenOS 15 brings several AI enhancements including a new AI Assistant integrated within the Notes app, a Circle to Search function for faster information retrieval and advanced image upscaling powered by AI.
The update will also allow more fluid animations throughout the interface.
Key Features of OxygenOS 15
OnePlus confirms Android 15 beta rollout for 16 devices by 2025
Industry-leading fast and Smooth Experience with Parallel Processing
OxygenOS 15 introduces refined animation interactions that enhance usability through its industry-first innovation, Parallel Processing.
Powered by this technology, OxygenOS 15 delivers comprehensive interruption animations that enable seamless transitions between applications, ensuring a smooth experience even during heavy usage.
Whether opening and switching between more than 20 applications continuously or managing typical system-level operations, OxygenOS 15 delivers a consistently stable and smooth experience, showcasing a unique capability in the industry.
Additionally, by examining and removing redundant features, users can enjoy more storage space for apps and files, ensuring optimal efficiency without compromise.
On OnePlus’ next-generation flagship phones, OxygenOS 15 will achieve a remarkable reduction in system storage, shrinking by nearly 20% compared to OxygenOS 14 on OnePlus 12.
A Leap Forward in AI-Powered Productivity and Creativity
Enhancing Creativity with AI-Powered PhotographyDesigned to enhance user’s creativity, OxygenOS 15 takes AI to the next level by incorporating powerful AI features to various photography scenarios with OnePlus AI.
The AI Detail Boost can transform low-resolution or cropped images into stunning 4K visuals in seconds. Seamlessly integrated into the photo album, this feature automatically identifies pixelated images and offers users a one-click enhancement to instantly elevate their clarity.
For blurry scenes, the new AI Unblur feature effectively fixes blurry images without the need for additional apps, ensuring every precious moment is perfectly preserved.
Shooting through glass often leads to reflections that spoil an otherwise perfect shot. With AI Reflection Eraser, OxygenOS removes both strong and subtle reflections with a single tap, restoring natural, realistic content.
Partnering with Google for Enhanced Productivity
OnePlus has officially unveiled its latest operating system, OxygenOS 15, promising to elevate the user experience with a blend of fast performance, sleek design, and advanced AI capabilities.
Using the Gemini models, OnePlus‘ state-of-the-art AI is aiming to help you go from producing good work to great work.
Intelligent Search is a groundbreaking AI-driven feature that improves on-device search.
Users are able to search simply by initiating human-like conversation. Whether you’re looking for a specific answer in file, setting, or note, Intelligent Search interprets your query to return the most relevant results.
With a simple long press of the navigation bar or Home Button, Circle to Search with
Google enables users to quickly search for images or text on the screen by drawing a circle, scribbling, tapping and highlighting.
This feature marks a revolutionary leap in smartphone interactions, making it effortless to search for anything without leaving your current app.
Pass Scan enables users to quickly scan paper or digital boarding passes. This feature works from both the camera and photo album, offering more flexibility.
OxygenOS 15 also empowers productivity with AI Notes.
It offers features like formatting, expanding or reducing content, adjusting formality, ensuring that your notes are polished and well-structured. Additionally, AI Notes are also voice-powered, allowing you to simply speak your thoughts.
In mere seconds, AI Notes transcribe your words and even remove unnecessary fillers.
Whether you’re summarizing ideas or drafting detailed reports, AI Notes ensures that your thoughts are captured clearly and effectively.
In the latest generation of OxygenOS, AI Reply has been incorporated within the AI Toolbox, which is accessible from the smart sidebar.
This feature intelligently understands conversations you have with your friends and generates contextually relevant replies.
When you’re using chat apps, AI Reply will automatically activate within your AI Toolbox, ready for your immediate use.
Google Gemini, AI assistant
Partnering with Google for Enhanced Productivity
In the upcoming OnePlus flagship devices, the Google Gemini app will be integrated as the default AI assistant to elevate your creative capabilities and operational experience.
Chat with Geminito get help writing, planning, learning, and even more. Additionally, with innovative experiences such as Gemini Live, you can engage in natural conversations with Gemini, utilizing just your voice.
Go Live with Gemini to brainstorm ideas, simplify complex topics, and rehearse for important moments with real-time responses. Gemini Live will soon be available in 40+ languages.
Driven by User Experience, the Fresh Design Reflects Unique Creativity and Personality
There’s a set of fresh new lock screen wallpapers and background texts.
OxygenOS 15 introduces a unique visual style that highlights OnePlus’ personality while seamlessly integrating the brand’s light and burdenless aesthetic.
A variety of design updates, including a brand-new boot animation, new icons, more shelf card choices, and additional fingerprint unlock style options, have been introduced in the all-new OxygenOS 15.
These updates aim to create a refreshed and vibrant visual experience, with every detail redesigned to reflect OnePlus’s creativity and unique elements.
With meticulous attention to design details, OnePlus has implemented comprehensive Shimmering Effects and Gaussian Blur across various system scenarios, crafting a natural and harmonious visual experience.
Additionally, elements such as settings, notification bars, and control centers have been streamlined, merging an immersive experience with utmost elegance.
In terms of system interaction, the new OnePlus OneTake feature enhances the visual appeal of unlocking the phone, while the well-received Open Canvas is now available on more candybar OnePlus devices.
At the same time, by introducing the “Share with iPhone” feature to simplify file sharing between OnePlus and iPhone devices, OxygenOS 15 elevates the burdenless interaction experience to unprecedented heights, allowing users to conveniently transfer documents, images, and video files across different platforms.
Safe and Secure: OxygenOS 15 Prioritizes Privacy
With OxygenOS 15, OnePlus is committed to providing users with a powerful platform to unleash their productivity and creativity while ensuring their data remains safe and secure.
OxygenOS 15 on the upcoming new OnePlus devices will leverage Google Play Protect live threat detection to analyze app behavior and detect potential malware to help ensure the safety of your device.
OxygenOS 15 also introduces comprehensive theft protection mechanisms with Android to help protect your device and data before, during, and after theft.
When movements typical of theft, such as someone suddenly taking your device and trying to run away, are detected, the device automatically locks. Additional protections include a remote lock feature, which allows users to lock their phone using only their phone number without needing to log in to a Google account.
An offline lock to protect you if a thief tries to take your device offline to extract data is activated if the phone remains offline for a prolonged period of time.
Moreover, sensitive actions like disabling theft-protection functions or FindMyDevice require biometric verification, adding an extra layer of defense.
FAQs
Q1. When will the first OnePlus device receive the Android 15 beta update?
Answer. The first device to receive the Android 15 beta will be the OnePlus 12 on October 30, marking the start of the staggered rollout.
Q2. What are some of the new features introduced with OxygenOS 15?
Answer. OxygenOS 15 brings several AI enhancements, including a new AI Assistant integrated within the Notes app, a Circle to Search function for faster information retrieval, and advanced image upscaling powered by AI.
Q3. Which OnePlus devices will receive the OxygenOS 15 open beta in January 2025?
Answer. The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10T 5G, and OnePlus Nord 3 5G will receive the OxygenOS 15 open beta in January 2025.
Panel shipments for the M4 MacBook Air and iPhone SE 4 will start soon.
Rumours signal an early 2025 release.
Both products could launch in early March next year.
The new MacBook Air to come in 13.3 and 15.3-inch sizes.
Display Shipments for M4 MacBook Air and new iPhone SE to begin in early 2025. (Image credit – 9to5Mac)
As teased by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak recently, Apple is all set to introduce several new M4 Macmodels in the coming week.
Even though the MacBook Air won’t be part of that lineup, recent reports indicate fans won’t have to wait much longer for a refreshed MacBook Air.
According to display analyst Ross Young, shipments for displays for both the new MacBook Air and iPhone SE 4 are about to start.
In subscriber-only posts on X, Young noted that panel shipments for the M4 MacBook Air are set to begin this month, signalling that the device’s release is likely just a few months away.
The iPhone SE 4’s display shipments, meanwhile, are expected to kick off in November. With typical lead times of about three months, both products appear on track for an early 2025 launch.
Based on Apple’s pattern, early March seems a likely timeframe for both devices. The M3 MacBook Airdebuted in March of this year, while the last iPhone SE launched in March 2022.
Both the new MacBook Air and iPhone SE could be released in March 2025.
Young also revealed that there is a possibility that the new MacBook Air will be available in both 13.3 and 15.3-inch sizes. However, any change to the smaller display size seems highly unlikely.
Apple probably won’t alter the display size for just one of the MacBook Air models as of now. It appears the company is focusing on the device’s release timing rather than a size adjustment.
As for now, Apple will release the new MacBook Pros, Mac Minis and iMacs in the coming week.
A refreshed Mac Studio is also expected to be launched sometime between March and June next year after a software release in March.
FAQs
Q1. When are the display panel shipments for the M4 MacBook Air expected to begin?
Answer. Panel shipments for the M4 MacBook Air are set to begin this month, signalling that the device’s release is likely just a few months away.
Q2. When are the iPhone SE 4 display shipments expected to start?
Answer. The iPhone SE 4’s display shipments are expected to kick off in November, with a likely early 2025 launch.
Q3. What sizes might the new MacBook Air be available in?
Answer. Analyst Young also revealed that there is a possibility that the new MacBook Air will be available in both 13.3 and 15.3-inch sizes. However, any change to the smaller display size seems highly unlikely.
iPhone users to access the Snapchat camera from the Lock Screen.
iOS 18 allows the iPhone to replace the Camera app or flashlight with app shortcuts.
iPhone volume buttons can be used to capture Snaps when the Snapchat app is open.
Snapchat camera getting a shortcut on iPhone lock screen with iOS 18. (Image credit – Engadget)
The iOS 18 update is getting all sorts of useful features along with some really cool integrations between iPhone and popular apps. One such feature that Snapchat users will particularly enjoy was recently revealed in a recent Engadget report.
As per the report, iPhone users will be able to access the Snapchat camera from the iPhone Lock Screen after the iOS 18 update.
The new feature will basically allow iPhone users to replace the standard Camera app and flashlight for apps or shortcut actions of their choice.
The feature iOS 18 is introducing is the ability to change the Lock Screen controls
The usefulness of the Camera app icon has been reduced iPhone users can always access the camera by swiping right-to-left, a method considered much quicker.
As per Engadget, Apps will have to add support for the feature and Snapchat is one of the first apps to do so. “Snapchat users will soon be able to launch the app’s camera directly from the iPhone lock screen, thanks to an app update,” Engadget mentions in the report.
The report further clarified, “Tapping the button will launch Snapchat’s “Camera Only” mode. This will, technically, let you create a Snap, but there’s a major caveat. The lock screen allows users to take photos, but not add filters or post anything. For that, you’ll have to unlock the phone with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode and open the actual app.”
This feature will be available after the app update scheduled for later this week. So, Snapchat users will have to update their App and iPhone to be able to utilise this unique feature.
That’s actually not all. According to Engadget, iPhones with iOS 18 will also be able to use the iPhone volume buttons to capture a Snap while the Snapchat app is open on the screen.
All you have to do is press any of the volume buttons to take a photo and hold it to start recording a video.
iOS 18 is set to roll out globally later this week.
FAQs
Q1. What new feature is iOS 18 introducing for Snapchat?
Answer. iOS 18 allows iPhone users to access the Snapchat camera from the Lock Screen, replacing the standard Camera app or flashlight with app shortcuts.
Q2. What can users do with Snapchat’s “Camera Only” mode from the Lock Screen?
Answer. Users can take photos but cannot add filters or post anything. For that, they need to unlock the phone with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.
Q3. How can iPhone volume buttons be used with the Snapchat app in iOS 18?
Answer. When the Snapchat app is open, pressing any volume button takes a photo, and holding it starts recording a video.
Q4.How to Set Up a Snapchat Shortcut ?
Answer. Adding a new Lock Screen control for Snapchat is easy:
From your Lock Screen, tap and hold anywhere on the screen until options appear.
Tap Customize > Lock Screen.
At the bottom of your Lock Screen, you’ll see your two current controls. Tap the – button to delete a shortcut, and then tap the + button to add a new shortcut.
From a list of Controls, scroll down to the Capture category and select Snapchat.
