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X Enters, Iconic Bird Logo Exits: Elon Musk Rebrands Twitter Social Media Platform

July 24, 2023

Highlights

* Twitter is being rebranded.
* It will now be called X.
* Elon Musk has been pondering over the idea for quite some time.
* X.com already redirects to Twitter.
* Musk says he will replace the Twitter bird logo with an interim X logo in the coming hours.
* Linda Yaccarino, Twitter CEO, also expressed her excitement about the Twitter rebranding.

Elon Musk has officially confirmed Twitter is rebranding to X.

The new name highlights the billionaire entrepreneur’s ambition of taking the platform beyond social media and turning it into an everything app.

He further revealed Twitter’s iconic bird logo will also get replaced with an interim “X” logo in the coming hours.

Twitter users in India woke up to a mysterious tweet by Elon Musk on Sunday morning. The billionaire asked people to prepare to say goodbye to the beloved Twitter logo and gradually, ‘all the birds’ as a rebranding of the micro-blogging was going to take place soon.

Even though such a move came out of the blue, it surely wasn’t unexpected as rumours of Musk planning a full rebrand of Twitter had been floating on the internet for quite some time.

Twitter’s rebranding into X has already begun, and the social media site’s official handle no longer has changed its display name to ‘X’.

The iconic blue bird logo in the profile picture has also been replaced by X and the handle’s bio has also been tweaked.

With X, Musk is hoping to create a super app of sorts that can do a lot more than merely being a social media platform for interactions.

Talking about rebranding Twitter, Musk wrote in a tweet on Sunday, “And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds.”

In another tweet, he added that if they are able to find a good enough logo, it will be made live soon.

And looks like the team did find a good logo as Musk pinned a video of the X logo on his Twitter profile.
Later, he changed his profile picture to display the logo. Twitter CEO Yaccarino also shared a picture of the logo and wrote, “X is here! Let’s do this.”

In a separate tweet, Musk added that the domain X.com will now redirect users to Twitter. And indeed, if you type X.com on your web browser, the Twitter website will load.

This makes us wonder if the domain Twitter.com will cease to exist in future and be replaced by X.com.

Even Twitter’s official handle is no longer known by the blue bird. The X logo has replaced the bird and the handle’s display name also says X. The bio reads, ‘What’s happening?’

In April this year, a document submitted in a court in California hinted that Twitter no longer exists as an independent entity.

The company had been merged into X Corp. “Twitter Inc. has been merged into X Corp. and no longer exists. X Corp. is a privately held corporation, incorporated in Nevada, and with its principal place of business in San Francisco, California,” the document read.

The merger was submitted on March 15 and according to the filings, Musk is the president of the company as well as of its parent, X Holdings Corp, that was created in March as well.

The name X.com reportedly has a nostalgic connection for Musk. As per an Insider report, X.com was an online banking company that Musk had started back in 1990.

The company was eventually merged with Confinity, a financial startup cofounded by Peter Thiel, to form PayPal.

Even though Musk was the CEO of the newly-formed PayPal, he was fired by the board while he was on a vacation in Australia.

Thiel became the new CEO. A Forbes report had said that the reason behind Musk’s firing was that he had started a huge fight amongst the co-founders of PayPal over shifting their servers from the Unix operating system to Microsoft’s Windows.

Musk has time and again expressed his desire about creating an ‘everything’ app, X, that can emerge as a go-to app for various needs of the user.

Shortly after buying Twitter, he had written on the micro-blogging site, “Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app.”

As per a New York Times report that dates back to October 2022, Musk had revealed plans of a new product called X and aimed that it would have 104 million users by 2028.

Other reports revealed that Musk had earlier said that he could be inspired by China’s WeChat.

A Business Insider report quoted Musk saying in May that WeChat can do everything and combines apps like Twitter, PayPal, and a ‘bunch of things’ into one (app). “It’s really an excellent app, and we don’t have anything like that outside of China,” he had added.

In 2020, Musk had appreciated the idea from a Tesla investor to create a holding company called X for his various ventures.

One of the world’s richest men, Musk was once best known for his innovative efforts through companies SpaceX and Tesla (TSLA) to launch rockets and build electric cars.

Now, many of the headlines he makes are for his eccentric remarks on his personal Twitter account – often sharing conspiracy theories and getting into public spats on the social media platform.

Musk overhauled the site after acquiring it for $44 billion in late October, then followed with mass layoffs, disputes over millions of dollars allegedly owed in severance and Musk’s note to employees that remaining at the company would mean “working long hours at high intensity.” He wrote: “Only exceptional performance will constitute a passing grade.”

The upheaval prompted organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League, Free Press and GLAAD, to pressure brands to rethink advertising on Twitter.

The groups pointed to the mass layoffs as a key factor in their thinking, citing fears that Musk’s cuts would make Twitter’s election-integrity policies effectively unenforceable, even if they technically remain active.

Musk also began overseeing controversial policy changes which led to frequent service disruptions at Twitter and upended his own reputation in the process.

In June, Musk named Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, CEO of the company.

She commented on the name change on Twitter Sunday afternoon: “It’s an exceptionally rare thing – in life or in business – that you get a second chance to make another big impression.

Twitter made one massive impression and changed the way we communicate. Now, X will go further, transforming the global town square.”

As the new venture begins, it faces challenges. Musk recently disclosed that the platform still has a negative cash flow due to a 50% drop in advertising revenue and heavy debt loads.

Criticizing the exit, or pause, of such Twitter advertisers as General Mills (GIS), Macy’s (M) and some car companies that compete with Tesla, Musk has called himself a “free speech absolutist” and said he wanted to buy Twitter to bolster users’ ability to speak freely on the platform.

Musk explained his approach to free speech by saying: “Is someone you don’t like allowed to say something you don’t like? And if that is the case, then we have free speech.”

He added that Twitter would “be very reluctant to delete things” and that the platform would aim to allow all legal speech. Many users have worried that could mean a rise in hate speech.

Meanwhile, the initial frenzy around rival Threads appears to have come back to earth, especially as it has been plagued with spam and lacks several user-friendly features Twitter, or, now X, offers.

Adam Mosseri, who is overseeing the Threads launch for Meta, has hinted at plans to add features such as a desktop version of the app, a feed of only accounts a user follows and an edit button.
Its ability to draw advertising support is, as yet, unproven.

Twitter is also working towards generating more revenue and turning profitable.

It is the reason it is aggressively pushing the Blue subscription by introducing more and more paid features.

It is even adding existing free Twitter features behind the paywall like limiting DMs unless you pay.

Twitter Rebrand Reaction Tweets

Faqs

1) Twitter rebrands to ‘X’ as Elon Musk loses iconic bird logo.Details?

Ans) Twitter has officially rebranded to “X” after owner Elon Musk changed its iconic bird logo on Monday, marking the latest major shift since his takeover of the social media platform.

The website Twitter.com remained live and branding on the app version of the platform did not appear to change as of early Monday morning.

Twitter’s world-renowned bird logo was transformed into an X, however.

Early Sunday, Musk posted a short video of a flickering “X.” Asked if the logo would change in a Twitter Spaces audio chat, he said “yes,” telling an unknown speaker: “We’re cutting the Twitter logo off the building with blow torches.”

Early Monday Musk tweeted an image of the X branding beamed across Twitter’s headquarters.

Musk tweeted Sunday that the idea of changing the logo to “X” was to “embody the imperfections in us all that make us unique.”
“And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds,” he wrote.

By Sunday afternoon the web address x.com was already redirecting to what was once Twitter. The domain returned to Musk in 2017 after it was relinquished under the merger that became PayPal.

2) What are the Spats & mass layoffs done by Elon Musk ?

Ans) One of the world’s richest men, Musk was once best known for his innovative efforts through companies SpaceX and Tesla (TSLA) to launch rockets and build electric cars.

Now, many of the headlines he makes are for his eccentric remarks on his personal Twitter account – often sharing conspiracy theories and getting into public spats on the social media platform.

Musk overhauled the site after acquiring it for $44 billion in late October, then followed with mass layoffs, disputes over millions of dollars allegedly owed in severance and Musk’s note to employees that remaining at the company would mean “working long hours at high intensity.” He wrote: “Only exceptional performance will constitute a passing grade.”

The upheaval prompted organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League, Free Press and GLAAD, to pressure brands to rethink advertising on Twitter.
The groups pointed to the mass layoffs as a key factor in their thinking, citing fears that Musk’s cuts would make Twitter’s election-integrity policies effectively unenforceable, even if they technically remain active.

Musk also began overseeing controversial policy changes which led to frequent service disruptions at Twitter and upended his own reputation in the process.

3) ‘A second chance’ -By Elon Musk .Details?

Ans) In June, Musk named Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, CEO of the company.

She commented on the name change on Twitter Sunday afternoon: “It’s an exceptionally rare thing – in life or in business – that you get a second chance to make another big impression. Twitter made one massive impression and changed the way we communicate. Now, X will go further, transforming the global town square.”

As the new venture begins, it faces challenges. Musk recently disclosed that the platform still has a negative cash flow due to a 50% drop in advertising revenue and heavy debt loads.

Criticizing the exit, or pause, of such Twitter advertisers as General Mills (GIS), Macy’s (M) and some car companies that compete with Tesla, Musk has called himself a “free speech absolutist” and said he wanted to buy Twitter to bolster users’ ability to speak freely on the platform.

Musk explained his approach to free speech by saying: “Is someone you don’t like allowed to say something you don’t like? And if that is the case, then we have free speech.”

He added that Twitter would “be very reluctant to delete things” and that the platform would aim to allow all legal speech. Many users have worried that could mean a rise in hate speech.

Meanwhile, the initial frenzy around rival Threads appears to have come back to earth, especially as it has been plagued with spam and lacks several user-friendly features Twitter, or, now X, offers.

Adam Mosseri, who is overseeing the Threads launch for Meta, has hinted at plans to add features such as a desktop version of the app, a feed of only accounts a user follows and an edit button.
Its ability to draw advertising support is, as yet, unproven.

4) Twitter Will Soon Be X.Details

Ans) Elon Musk revealed Twitter’s rebranding process is underway through a series of tweets. His first tweet came yesterday morning when he said, “And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds.” Soon after, he added, “If a good enough X logo is posted tonight, we’ll make go live worldwide tomorrow.”

Musk first teased the new Twitter logo through a tweet and he also made it his profile picture. The same logo has now been confirmed officially as the new Twitter identity by the company CEO Linda Yaccarino. Even Twitter’s account name is changed to “X” but the username continues to be “Twitter”.

He spent the whole day tweeting with messages referencing Twitter’s rebrand to X. He revealed that X.com now redirects to Twitter and tweets will soon be known as simply “X”. The choice of the name is not surprising as Musk established “X Corp.” earlier this year and made it the parent company of Twitter. It is also the name you see as the developer on the App Store and Play Store when you search for the app.

Musk’s affection for the letter “X’ goes way back to his early days in the world of entrepreneurship. PayPal was originally called X.com and his spacecraft engineering company is called SpaceX. He also launched a car model under Tesla’s lineup called Tesla Model X. His newest AI company is called “xAI”.

Linda Yaccarino, Twitter’s new CEO, also expressed her excitement about the rebranding. She said, “Twitter made one massive impression and changed the way we communicate. Now, X will go further, transforming the global town square.

X is the future state of unlimited interactivity – centered in audio, video, messaging, payments/banking – creating a global marketplace for ideas, goods, services, and opportunities. Powered by AI, X will connect us all in ways we’re just beginning to imagine.”

Her thread about Twitter’s brand overhaul makes it clear that Twitter is set to become the platform for everything. It is also evident from the recent feature rollouts and changes from the company. Twitter has begun testing posting job vacancies on the platform that will help verified organizations hire talent. It is also exploring the option of letting anyone post long-form articles with in-line images directly through the app.

Twitter is also working towards generating more revenue and turning profitable. It is the reason it is aggressively pushing the Blue subscription by introducing more and more paid features. It is even adding existing free Twitter features behind the paywall like limiting DMs unless you pay.

5) Elon Musk History : Everything You Need to know why Rebranding X ?

Ans) One of Musk’s first ventures was known as X.com, first launched by Musk as an online banking and financial services platform in 1999. A year later, he was forced to step down from his role as CEO of the firm.

‘Everyone tried to talk him out of naming the company that back then because of the sexual innuendos, but he really liked it and stuck with it,’ said Ashlee Vance, the author of Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, about the X.com domain, according to NPR.

Three years later, he made $165 million when the site, by then merged with PayPal, was bought by eBay.

Musk would later buy the domain X.com back from PayPal in 2017. That site now directs people to Twitter.

‘Thanks PayPal for allowing me to buy back X.com! No plans right now, but it has great sentimental value to me,’ Musk wrote on Twitter in 2017,

That domain was Musk’s first major use of the letter X, but not his last.

Musk is also the founder and CEO of SpaceX, which is formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corporation.

He founded the company in 2002 and it recently launched its $3 billion – a test flight which was deemed a great success even after it burst into a spectacular ball of flames.

SpaceX and even NASA all hailed the mammoth new rocket’s maiden flight as ‘exciting’ and a success. Musk was particularly buoyant in the aftermath — vowing to launch again ‘in a few months’.

Tesla, where Musk is CEO, sells the Model X, which went on commercial sale in 2016. The car, a mid-sized luxury crossover SUV is recognizable by its falcon doors.

‘The idea being that the Tesla models would spell out the word ‘sexy,” said Tim Higgins, the author of Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. However, Ford owned the right to the Model E, which forced Musk to turn to the Model 3 – which is ‘kind of a backwards E,’ Higgins noted.

Musk also infamously brought the letter into his personal life, giving his son the letter as a nickname.

Musk and his former partner, the musician Grimes, raised eyebrows in May 2020 when they revealed the name of their newborn son: X Æ A-12.

The billionaire is said to have given the little boy, three, the nickname X for short.

Soon after he was named, X Æ A-12 had his name changed to X Æ A-Xii following a violation of California’s naming laws around which alphanumeric characters can be used.

The name of the couple’s second child was later changed to ‘Y’ from Exa Dark Sideræl Musk.

Musk’s love life has been the subject of intrigue for years, with the Space X founder going through a series of divorces and high-profile relationships in recent times.
The CEO first alluded to some big name changes to Twitter- which has been fighting reduced usership and increased competition in recent months – early Sunday morning, revealing the bird logo would soon be replaced with a plain ‘X’.

He hinted the symbol came as part of a larger rebrand of the entire platform as he searches for the right design.

Of the newly announced logo, which is still in limbo, he claimed: ‘Interim X logo goes live later today.’

Musk has long wanted to build an ‘everything app’ similar to the popular WeChat, according to NPR. That app has a strong hold in China, but no US version.

‘He wants to create an app similar to how WeChat is used in China, where it’s part of the fabric of day-to-day life. You use it to communicate, to consume news, to buy things, to pay your rent, to book appointments with your doctor and even to pay fines,’ Vance said.

Now, the social-media site Musk purchased for $44 billion appears to be undergoing the changes he first promised in October.

‘Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app,’ Musk said at the time of the purchase.
Many thousands of users weighed in Musk’s X tease, dropping design suggestions for the new logo, as well as questions behind his reasoning for the new name.

Several posters sarcastically joked about what would come of the already widely accepted term ‘tweeting’ in the revamp’s aftermath.

‘I am not sure how it will be called now! Post? X-post? Xost?’ someone wrote.

Another similarly asked: If Twitter rebrands to X then what would we call future ‘tweets’?’

Someone else sniped: ‘So it’s not tweet anymore it’s what?’

Others seemed to poke fun with the famously flippant exec after his announcement, with some sighting the increased pressure he is facing with the recent advent of Meta-owned Threads, and the diminishing market evaluation of his new company.

‘ur[sic] actually so annoying. genuinely what is the reason,’ said one person moments after the announcement – which put a cap on a stream of consciousness style series of tweets from Musk alluding to a large-scale rebrand.

‘Get on threads at this point,’ someone else added.

Musk, in trademark fashion, looked to play along with storm of sarcastic posts, asking his some 149million followers within moments: ‘What should we call tweeting?’

Several responded in turn with their own self-made verbs to describe the act of posting on the now changing social media site.

‘Xweeting,’ wrote one; ‘Xpressing,’ wrote another.

Hours earlier, Musk alluded to some smaller but still seminal changes to the platform, with various photos containing some stylized form of the letter x – including a photo of himself crossing his arms.
‘And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds,’ one morning post from Musk read.
Another aired shortly after added: ‘If a good enough X logo is posted tonight, we’ll make go live worldwide tomorrow.’

He followed up the announcement by offering some creative guidance for potential designers: ‘If the X is closest in style to anything, it should, of course, be Art Deco.’

He then posted a darkened version of the current Twitter logo and wrote, ‘Like this but X.’

Eventually, Musk posted a flickering video of an X overtaking the bird and pinned it to the top of his profile.

The image was suggested by Sawyer Merritt, the co-founder of a sustainable clothing brand, and designed by Alex Tourville, a physics engineer.

It is not clear that the pinned X is the one Musk will use for the company logo moving forward.
The site’s current logo, known as Larry the Bird, has been Twitter’s emblem since its creation in 2006, with the current design in use since 2012.

According to Twitter’s website, Larry is ‘our most recognizable asset’ and is ‘why we’re so protective of it.’

In April, the site’s logo was briefly replaced with a picture of a Shibu Inu dog, which helped boost the market value of Dogecoin, the popular meme coin, by $4billion.

That same month, an email was sent to Twitter’s business partners informing them that the company had been renamed the X Corp following a merger, but that the short-form social media platform would keep its original name – for now.

X Corp may also act as a future parent company for Musk’s other businesses: Neuralink, SpaceX, Tesla, and The Boring Company.
When the corporate filings became public in April, Musk tweeted a simple ‘X’ to his millions of followers. It is unclear if, or when Musk will change the name of Twitter.
The logo announcement arrives nearly two weeks after the launch of Musk’s new artificial intelligence startup, xAI – which is now the sole occupant of Musk’s Twitter bio.

The startup, to be led by Musk, will aim to provide an alternative to ChatGPT.

According to Musk, who has repeatedly warned about the unregulated development of AI, the company will create a ‘maximally curious’ AI.

‘If it tried to understand the true nature of the universe, that’s actually the best thing that I can come up with from an AI safety standpoint,’ he said. ‘I think it is going to be pro-humanity from the standpoint that humanity is just much more interesting than not-humanity.’

The logo change would be the latest in a number of changes that have shaken up the company since Musk’s takeover.

He has previously been criticized for gutting the company of the grand majority of its employees, as well as monetizing the ‘verified’ blue check status in April.

Earlier this month, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta launched its own short-form posting app, called Threads.

Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 30million people signed up for the rival service during its first 24 hours.

Twitter has threatened to sue the company over allegedly stolen trade secrets.

Infinix GT 10 Series Flipkart Availability Confirmed Ahead of Launch: Expected Launch In August: Check Specifications

Team My Mobile

July 24, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* The upcoming Infinix GT 10 series will likely launch in India in August.
* The series will likely include the Infinix GT 10 Pro and the GT 10 Pro+.
* The GT 10 Pro and GT 10 Pro+ will likely feature Nothing’s transparent design style.
* The Infinix 10 series is expected to feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
* The Infinix 10 Pro could be powered by a Dimensity 1300 SoC, whereas the GT 10 Pro+ might come with a Dimensity 8050 chipset.
* The Infinix GT 10 series might boot Android 13 out of the box with XOS skin on top.

Chinese smartphone company Infinix is gearing up to unveil the Infinix GT 10 series, which will likely include the GT 10 Pro and the GT 10 Pro+, in several markets, including India.

Although the company has not yet revealed the launch date of the upcoming series yet, their India availability has been revealed.

Infinix is gearing up for the launch of the Infinix GT series smartphones such as the Infinix GT 10 Pro and the Infinix GT 10 Pro+. A couple of days back, the renders as well as live images of the Infinix GT 10 Pro had leaked.

The leaked renders revealed that the Infinix GT 10 series will be featuring a semi-transparent design at the rear which will also house mini LEDs similar to the Nothing Phone 2.

While Infinix is yet to reveal the launch date of these devices, it is now confirmed that the Infinix GT 10 series will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

Infinix GT 10 Series India Availability

Without revealing the launch date, the smartphone brand has confirmed that the upcoming Infinix GT 10 series will be available on Flipkart for Indian consumers after the launch. No other official detail has been revealed as of now.

Infinix GT 10 Series Design Leaked

Recently leaked renders indicate that the upcoming Infinix GT 10 Pro and GT 10 Pro+ will likely feature Nothing’s transparent design style.

These phones are focused on gaming and appear to have a semi-transparent back, much like the Nothing Phone (2).
However, it seems that the Infinix GT 10 Pro might not have LED strips, so it may not light up like the newly released Nothing Phone (2) after all.

Infinix GT 10 Pro India Launch

According to a new report by GSMArena, the vanilla model in the new series, the Infinix GT 10 Pro is coming to India in the month of August, and then release elsewhere. It is expected to provide “high gaming features” at an “affordable price.”

The report also revealed some official images of the phone showcasing its semi-transparent design in two colour options. However, the GT 10 Pro does seem to lack LED strips though, so it may not light up like the Phone (2) after all.

As per the report, the phone is tipped to house a MediaTek Dimensity series chipset. It will feature a triple camera setup with 108MP main camera and a ring-like flashlight design.

Infinix has also optimized this phone for popular games such as PUBG, MLBB, and Free Fire for a better gaming experience.

When it comes to the software, the phone will come with Android 13-based XOS 13 and receive just one Android upgrade and two years of security patches.

Interestingly, the box of the phone will transform into an eco-friendly amplifier for Infinix GT 10 Pro’s in-built speaker.

We reported on the device’s existence back in March and it was expected to be a flagship model in the brand’s range however that does not seem to be the case anymore.

Infinix GT 10 Pro, GT 10 Pro+ Quick Specifications (Expected)

* Display: Both phones will feature a 2400x1080p display.

 * Chipset: Infinix GT 10 Pro will feature Mediatek Dimensity 1300 SoC while the GT 10 Pro+ features Dimensity 8050 chipset. 

* Cameras: Both phones get a 108MP main camera sensor. For selfies, there is a 32MP front camera. 

* RAM and storage: The GT 10 Pro will come in an 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant while the GT 10 Pro+ will come with at least 8GB/256GB configuration.

It is unsure, but the upcoming Infinix GT 10 series is expected to launch in India in August. However, the company might come up with an official announcement soon.

SPECIFICATIONS	INFINIX GT 10 PRO	INFINIX GT 10 PRO+
Display	AMOLED display with Full HD+	AMOLED display with Full HD+
Rear cameras	108MP triple-camera setup	108MP triple-camera setup
Selfie camera	32MP	32MP
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 1300	MediaTek Dimensity 8050
Storage	8GB+128GB	8GB+256GB
OS	Android 13 out of the box with XOS skin on top	Android 13 out of the box with XOS skin on top
Battery	5,000mAh	5,000mAh
Colours	Mirage Silver and Cyber Black	not known

Infinix GT 10 Pro, a gaming smartphone landing in early August

According to latest information , Infinix is working on a gaming-oriented smartphone that is due to launch in the first week of August, starting in India.

This will be called Infinix GT 10 Pro, and is aiming to provide high gaming features at an affordable price. The phone’s back seems to adopt a Nothing-like semi-transparent design, although the design is quite far from that of the Nothing phones.

The camera island especially seems like it’s from an entirely different world. There’s also a prevailing ‘gaming phone’ aesthetic here, which is fitting.

We see three camera sensors on the back, and a ring LED flash.  The main sensor will have 108 MP resolution according to the inscription on the diagonal stripe inside the camera island.

There’s a Dimensity chipset at the helm, although our source hasn’t shared which exact one. We do however know that games like PUBG, MLBB, and Free Fire will be specially optimized to deliver impressive frame rates and stunning visuals on the GT 10 Pro.

The box lets you use it to build an eco-friendly music amplifier, so it doesn’t just sit around on a shelf, useless, once you’ve taken the phone out.

The Infinix GT 10 Pro will be available in at least two colors, as seen below – a darker one and a white. It will run XOS 13 based on Android 13.

The experience will be close to stock, and the phone will get one major Android update and two years of security updates, as will all members of the GT series.  GT 10 Pro’s launch is still a few weeks away.

Earlier this week, Infinix revealed via a press release that the company is working on a smartphone that will resemble the Nothing Phone 2, sharing a diagram of the phones next to each other with a similar curved LED notification strip located at the centre of the rear panel.

At the time, the Chinese smartphone firm had suggested that the phone will debut as part of a new GT series of phones aimed at gamers.

The images leaked on Weibo match the diagram shared by Infinix, including the camera module that is aligned to the top left corner of the phone..

Nothing CEO Carl Pei responded to a tipster who posted the information leaked by the company, stating that it was “Time to get the lawyers ready”. 

However, it is currently unclear whether these LED strips on the Infinix GT 10 Pro+ will mimic the functionality of Nothing’s smartphones.

Infinix had recently launched the Infinix Hot 30 5G smartphone in India last week. The Infinix Hot 30 5G features a 6.78-inch display, Dimensity 6020 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM and a 50MP dual-camera setup.

The handset is priced at Rs 12,499 in India and it comes in Knight Black and Aurora Blue colours.

INFINIX GT 10 PRO KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	8 GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 9000 MT6983
Rear Camera	200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	32 MP
Battery	5000 mAh
Display	6.8 inches (17.27 cm)

General

Launch Date	June 30, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v13

Performance

Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 9000 MT6983
CPU	Octa core (3.05 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.85 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
Graphics	Mali-G710 MC10
RAM	8 GB

Display

Display Type	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2460 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20.5:9
Pixel Density	395 ppi
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)	90.1 %

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	200 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera
Autofocus	Yes
OIS	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	16000 x 12500 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	32 MP f/2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
Flash	Yes, Screen flash
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 260W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	256 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, Up to 256 GB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Mini, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
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1) Infinix GT 10 Series Might Feature an AMOLED Display.Details?

Ans) Speaking about the specifications, the Infinix GT 10 Pro is expected to feature a Dimensity 1300 SoC, whereas the GT 10 Pro+ could be powered by Dimensity 8050 chipset. The Infinix 10 Pro is expected to come with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Both these upcoming devices are rumoured to feature an AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. As for the software, these phones might boot Android 13 out of the box with XOS skin on top.

For imaging purposes, the Infinix GT 10 Pro and the GT 10 Pro+ might boast a 108MP triple-camera setup. On the front side, these devices are expected to feature a 32MP selfie camera. Both smartphones are tipped to pack a 5,000mAh battery capacity. The previously leaked renders also confirmed that the GT 10 Pro will debut in Cyber Black and Mirage Silver colours. Currently, the launch date of these devices is yet to be revealed. However, now that the upcoming smartphone’s availability on Flipkart has been revealed, we can expect Infinix to launch both of these devices in India next month.

2) What are Infinix GT 10 Series Specifications (Expected)?

Ans) * Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, Punch-hole cutout.
* Processor: Octa-core Dimensity 1300 SoC (Infinix GT 10 Pro), Dimensity 8050 SoC (Infinix GT 10 Pro+).
* RAM And Storage: 8GB RAM, 256GB of internal storage, microSD card slot.
* Rear-facing camera: 108MP primary camera, 8MP secondary lens, 8MP tertiary camera.
* Front-facing camera: 32MP.
* Battery: 5,000mAh.
* Colours: Cyber Black, Mirage Silver

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iPhone 14 Gift Scam: Gujarat man loses Rs 7 lakhs; How ‘Bhai’s Call’ From ‘+92’ Country Code Number Can Create A Problem

Team My Mobile

July 24, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Virag Doshi from Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad district fell victim to a virtual number scam.
* Excited about possibly getting an iPhone 14 for free, Doshi promptly paid the fee as instructed.
* Even after paying the amount, Doshi never received the promised iPhone or watch.

Apple iPhones have wide popularity in India. And because of this craze, it is also a medium for fraudsters to dupe people.

In the latest case, scammers are luring people into believing they can claim a brand-new iPhone by paying a small token amount.
However, this ends up being more than the cost of an iPhone, and the person ends up as a victim of this fraud.

In recent cases, the scammers are using virtual mobile numbers with country code
‘+92′ of Pakistan to dupe people in India and worldwide into believing that ‘Bhai’ would call them and offer them a lucrative gift like the latest iPhone.

But this is not as straightforward as it appears to be.

For some time, cybercriminals are misusing virtual numbers with the +92 country code, often linked to Pakistan, to commit different kinds of fraud.
Now, a 24-year-old man from Gujarat has fallen prey to such a scam where he lost 7 lakh in order to get the iPhone 14 as a free gift.

Here’s how this new fraud unfolds.

Man loses Rs 7 lakh in iPhone 14 Gift Scam

As per a TOI report, there’s been an increase in scams where fraudsters deceive people with lines like ‘Bhai will call from Dubai’ to trick them into their traps.

They offer tempting rewards, like a brand-new iPhone 14, claiming it’s a discounted item from Dubai. However, unaware of the consequences, victims fall for these offers, not realizing the grave implications they might face.

Similarly, Virag Doshi from Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad district fell victim to a virtual number scam.
He received a message on his Instagram account claiming he won a free iPhone 14 from ‘Bade Bhai and Chhote Bhai’ and needed to pay Rs 3,000 as a token fee via UPI.

Excited about possibly getting an iPhone 14 for free, Doshi promptly paid the fee as instructed.

The next day, he got a call from a +92 country code number, where the caller posed as ‘Bade Bhai’ from Dubai and assured Doshi that his iPhone 14 and a watch were ready for delivery at Surat airport.

The following day, ‘Sanjay Sharma’ called, speaking in Gujarati, and asked for an additional Rs 8,000 for delivery. Trusting the scammers, Doshi paid the amount that was asked by the scammers. However, he never received the promised iPhone or watch.

Upon checking his bank account, Doshi discovered that a huge Rs 6.76 lakh had been debited between April 18th and May 7th. The fraudsters had emptied his account without his knowledge, as per the report.

Later, inspector P N Zinzuwadia of Dhandhuka police revealed that the 24-year-old businessman had unknowingly paid the money to the scammers without realizing the significant sum he was transferring.

How does the iPhone 14 Gift Fraud?

According to a Times of India report, it all starts with a call from a fraudster who says:
“Bhai will call from Dubai” for the gift, which is Apple’s iPhone 14 in most cases.

Considering the general reputation of the country for cost-effective Apple smartphones, a user easily believes they might get a discounted offer.

The fraudsters dupe people into believing that ‘Bhai’ is from a famous shop in Dubai and offers the victim a cheap or free iPhone in exchange for a token amount.

Live Fraud Incident

A businessman from Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad is among the fresh victims of this fraud.
He ended up losing Rs 7 lakh in an attempt to chase a phone that costs around Rs 80,000 in India.

The 24-year-old was drawn by a message (in April) on Instagram that claimed he “got a free iPhone 14 from Bade Bhai and Chote Bhai,” which he can claim after paying Rs 3,000 to a UPI account.

Once he transferred the requested amount, he received a call from a number with
country code +92, and the person addressed himself as Bade Bhai from Dubai. The person told him the iPhone 14 and a watch is ready to ship to Surat airport.

Just one day after all this started, a man called the victim to inform him that the order
was in Surat and asked for Rs 8,000 to ship the package.
The man did this too. However, the parcel still did not reach the intended receiver. The communication numbers went unreachable in May.

As these events unfolded, he checked through his bank statement, which displayed a lapse of Rs 6.76 lakh during the fraud period.

However, it turns out the businessman had made the payment unknowingly, and no individuals from Pakistan were involved in this fraud, said a Police official cited in the report.

How to avoid such iPhone Scams?

A user must reject such lucrative offers at face value and report them to the concerned authorities at the first site.

No online transaction should be made to the fraudster in any case. Plus, users can search media reports to explore more about suspected activity.

Faqs

1) Here’s what you should do if you get calls from +92 numbers.Details?

Ans) * Don’t answer the call with the +92 country code.
* Avoid messaging or calling back on that number.
* Immediately block and report the number.
* Inform WhatsApp about the calls or messages you received from the suspicious number via email.

2) Bhai will get iPhone 14 from Dubai: Ahmedabad man narrates how scammers robbed him of Rs 7 lakh on Instagram.Details?

Ans) In recent times, India has witnessed a concerning trend where cybercriminals are exploiting virtual numbers with the +92 country code, commonly associated with Pakistan, to carry out fraudulent activities. Recently, the scammers have started cheating people by using lines like ‘Bhai will call from Dubai’ to lure unsuspecting individuals into falling for their traps.

The fraudsters promise attractive rewards, such as a brand-new iPhone 14, to potential victims under the pretext of receiving discounted items from Dubai. Little do the victims know that accepting the tempting offer would lead to grave consequences.

As per TOI report, Virag Doshi, a 24-year-old businessman from Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad district, recently became one of the victims of this virtual number scam. On April 18, Doshi received a message on his Instagram account. It said, “Congratulations! You’ve won a free iPhone 14 from Bade Bhai and Chhote Bhai. Just pay a small fee of Rs 3,000. Use UPI to pay on the given number.”

Excited about the prospect of getting a phone worth about Rs 70,000 for free, Doshi eagerly paid a token fee of Rs 3,000 as instructed through UPI on the given number.

The next day, Doshi received a call from a phone number displaying the +92 country code. The caller, posing as ‘Bade Bhai’ from Dubai, assured Doshi that his iPhone 14 and a watch were packed and ready for delivery at Surat airport. Delighted, Doshi awaited his prized possessions.

On the following day, ‘Sanjay Sharma’ called Doshi, claiming to be in charge of delivering the parcel. Fluent in Gujarati, Sharma demanded an additional Rs 8,000 for the delivery. Trusting the scammers, Doshi complied and paid the amount. However, to his dismay, he never received the promised iPhone or watch.

Realizing that he had fallen victim to a deceitful plot, Doshi checked his bank account and discovered that a staggering Rs 6.76 lakh had been debited between April 18 and May 7. Unbeknownst to him, the fraudsters had emptied his bank account.

Inspector P N Zinzuwadia of Dhandhuka police revealed that Doshi had unknowingly paid the money to the scammers himself, oblivious to the substantial sum he was transferring. Importantly, there was no actual involvement of any Pakistani individual, as the fraudsters simply employed virtual numbers to execute their fraudulent activities.

Authorities from the cyber cell of CID (crime) have reported a growing number of similar cases nationwide, where scammers leverage Pakistani numbers to impersonate ‘Bade Bhai and Chhote Bhai’ from a reputed shop in Dubai, enticing victims with the promise of free or cheap iPhones.

This alarming trend of virtual number fraud has extended its reach even to certain places abroad, causing concern among law enforcement agencies. As the perpetrators continue to deceive innocent victims with their deceptive ‘Bhai ka Call’ trick, staying vigilant and cautious when dealing with unknown calls and offers becomes crucial in the fight against cybercrime. Awareness and caution are our best defense against falling prey to such clever scams.

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Flipkart Plus Premium Membership to launch soon for shoppers: Here are the Details of the Benefits

Team My Mobile

July 24, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Flipkart is going to announce a new ‘Flipkart Plus Premium’ service to customers in India.
* The new membership plan will be offered free of cost to shoppers.
* The benefits of the Premium programme will be revealed after two weeks.
* Flipkart Plus Premium is a new customer benefits programme.
* The new service is confirmed to offer free membership.
* Flipkart Plus Premium will sit above the existing Plus programme.

Flipkart currently has a ‘Plus’ membership, which offers customers early access to the sale and some ‘Supercoin’ discount deals. Now, the e-commerce giant is planning to announce a new service for customers very soon, and this will be called ‘Flipkart Plus Premium’.

Flipkart has teased its new programme on its website, and confirmed that it will be offered for free to users.

Flipkart might soon announce a new service for its users in India. The e-commerce giant already has Flipkart Plus as its customer benefits programme where customers earn SuperCoins for shopping often.

It looks like the company might soon announce another programme called Flipkart Plus Premium. Now with the word Premium attached, one might wonder if this is a new paid subscription service.

Fortunately, that is not the case. The company has teased its new programme and confirmed that Plus Premium will offer free membership to users.
As the name suggests, Plus Premium benefits will be better than the existing Plus membership.

Let’s take a look at more details about Flipkart Plus Premium known so far.

Flipkart is set to unveil a new service for its users. The company is gearing up to introduce “Flipkart Plus Premium,” which may offer better benefits compared to its existing Flipkart Plus program, where users earn SuperCoins through regular shopping.

Despite the term “Premium,” this new program will not be a paid subscription service and will be offered to users completely free of charge, as per the teaser published on the platform.

Flipkart Plus Premium will likely serve as an extension of the existing customer benefits program, Flipkart Plus, and it will launch soon in India.

Although the specific perks of Plus Premium have not been disclosed yet, the company has hinted at its imminent release and assured users that all the details will be revealed within the next two weeks.

As for the existing Flipkart Plus membership, it is not completely free for users. The program rewards customers with SuperCoins, a virtual currency within the Flipkart ecosystem, along with various other benefits.

These rewards can be redeemed on the Flipkart app or website while making purchases across a diverse range of products.

To participate in Flipkart Plus, customers can join the loyalty program using SuperCoins, which they earn with every purchase made on the website.

The existing Flipkart Plus already offers several advantages, such as free shipping, accelerated SuperCoins earnings, early access to deals, and priority customer support.

To become a Flipkart Plus member, users can utilize 200 SuperCoins, and once enrolled, they will receive four SuperCoins for every Rs 100 spent on the platform.

As Flipkart prepares to introduce Flipkart Plus Premium, the company is expected to offer enhanced benefits and an improved shopping experience without any additional costs.

The platform is soon expected to host an Independence Day sale in the coming weeks or days, and there are chances that the new Plus Premium membership could be revealed during that time or before it.

As of now, there is no official announcement about the Independence Day sale, but the company runs it every year to offer big discounts to Indians. Hence, Flipkart is expected to host one this year too. One can expect another big sale event to take place on Flipkart before Diwali.

Flipkart has more Big Billion Days sale planned for September and October where it will offer multiple deals and discounts on a range of products.
This new loyalty program should come as a welcome benefit for users to get some additional discounts.

Flipkart hasn’t revealed how customers will be eligible for the new Premium membership or how many SuperCoins are required to unlock the loyalty program.

Faqs

1) What are Flipkart Plus Premium membership?

Ans) Flipkart Plus Premium subscription will be better than the existing Plus membership.
The new service will be launching in India soon, and it will be free of cost.Benefits of the new Flipkart membership plan will be unveiled within two weeks.

The company might reward customers with SuperCoins and a few other benefits, which can be redeemed on the app/website while shopping for various products.
The new Premium plan will likely sit on top of the existing Flipkart Plus, which might also get an overhaul with newer benefits.

2) Flipkart to Soon Launch ‘Plus Premium’ Free Membership Program to Shoppers.Details?

Ans) Flipkart Plus Premium will be the company’s new customer benefits programme launching soon in India. Flipkart revealed that the service will be free of cost. Plus Premium benefits have not been unveiled at the moment. The company teased the launch while revealing that the benefits will be unveiled within two weeks.

What is confirmed is that Plus Premium will be free for customers. The company will reward customers with SuperCoins and a few other benefits, which can be redeemed on the app or website while shopping for various products.

The new customer benefits programme is likely to sit on top of Flipkart Plus, which is already available in India. Customers can sign up for the loyalty programme by using SuperCoins, which can be earned by buying items on the website.

Some other benefits and rewards include free shipping, double the SuperCoins earnings, early access, and priority customer support. Customers can spend 200 SuperCoins to become a Flipkart Plus member. Once you become a member, you get four SuperCoins for every Rs 100 spent on Flipkart.

The new Plus Premium membership has been announced days after Flipkart hosted its Big Saving Days sale. Flipkart is gearing up for its annual Big Billion Days Sale, which could be hosted in September. Announcing a new loyalty programme a month ahead of the sale timeline will help attract customers and get them onboard to explore the benefits of Plus Premium.

At the moment, it is unknown if existing Plus members can get complimentary access to the Plus Premium membership or if they will be charged extra SuperCoins. Also, the company has not revealed details about the number of SuperCoins required to become a Plus Premium member.

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iQOO Z7 Pro 5G India Launch Teased: Will feature a Curved Display; Design Confirmed

Team My Mobile

July 24, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* iQOO Z7 Pro will come with curved edges and a punch-hole cutout.
* The iQOO Z7 Pro will be a more expensive version of the iQOO Z7.
* iQOO Z7 Pro appeared on Geekbench with Snapdragon 782G SoC, Android 13, and 12GB RAM.

iQ00 Z7 Pro 5G, one of the highly anticipated mid-range performance smartphones, which was expected to make its India debut soon, is officially teased by the company.

Taking to Twitter, iQOO India’s CEO Nipun Marya shared the first look at the smartphone.
However, the company has not announced the official launch date or any other details about the smartphone, but it is confirmed that the smartphone will make its
debut with a curved display.

“On to the next ‘curve’ of Questing,” stated CEO Nipun Marya in a tweet. The teaser also indicates that the smartphone would feature a front-facing punch-hole camera for selfies and video calls.

After launching the iQOO Neo 7 Pro in India recently, the brand has now confirmed to introduce the iQOO Z7 Pro in the country very soon.

Nipun Marya, iQOO India CEO took to Twitter to announce the same. He also shared the render of the phone, which shows the curved edges and a centre-positioned punch-hole cutout.
However, the top executive hasn’t revealed the exact launch date of the phone just yet.

1000 Z7 Pro 5G Price In India: The company has not announced any official details about the smartphone and we will have to wait to know about price and
specifications.

iQOO Z7 Pro’s Launch Date to be Confirmed

The iQOO Z7 Pro appears to have very narrow bezels for an immersive viewing experience.
The power and volume rocker buttons appear to be on the right edge.

Since the wallpaper displayed on the phone has multiple colours, the iQOO Z7 Pro may also ship in various colours.

The iQOO Z7 Pro specifications are not yet revealed but the handset was recently spotted on the Geekbench platform.

The Geekbench listing revealed that the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G SoC paired with 12GB RAM but there could be other options at launch.
The phone is likely to boot Android 13 OS out of the box.

The other specifications of the phone are under wraps at the moment but since the brand started teasing, we should learn more details soon.

iQ00 Z7 Pro 5G Specifications

The iQ00 Z7 Pro is rumoured to have a 6.64-inchFull HD IPS LCD screen with a 1080×2408 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 396 pixels per inch (PPI).
The octa-core Snapdragon 782G chipset of the iQ0O Z7 Pro 5G has already been noticed on Geekbench.

It is also rumoured that the smartphone will have up to 12GB of RAM. It is also expected that the smartphone will come with Adreno 642L GPU for better performance.

The smartphone is expected to have a 5,000 mAh battery with rapid charging capability.
The smartphone is believed to run Funtouch OS 13, which is based on Android 13.

Speaking of the optics, the smartphone is said to feature a 64 MP primary shooter along with a 2 MP in-depth sensor.

For selfies and video calls, the smartphone is said to get a 16 MP front camera.

In terms of connectivity, the smartphone is said to get Wi-Fi, Mobile Hotspot, A-GPS with Glonass, a Mass storage device, and infrared connectivity along with a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Accelerometer.

iQOO Z7

iQOO had already made a mark in the Indian market with the launch of the iQOO Z7 5G in March. The India variant of the Z7 5G boasts a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

It is powered by a Dimensity 920 SoC and features a dual-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary lens. On the front, it houses a 16MP selfie camera.

Additional features of the iQOO Z7 5G include a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support, an in-display fingerprint sensor, virtual RAM support, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The handset is priced at ₹18,999 in India and is available in Norway Blue and Pacific Night colours.

With the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G on the horizon, Indian consumers can expect an enhanced experience with an upgraded processor, advanced camera capabilities, and a stunning curved display.