* Vivo T2 5G sale starts in India today. * The smartphone was launched alongside the Vivo T2x 5G last week. * Here’s all you need to know about the Vivo T2 5G sale in India.
Vivo launched the T2 5G and T2x 5G smartphones in India last week. Today, the Vivo T2 5G’s salestarted in India at 12 noon. The midrange smartphone comes with an AMOLED display, dual rear cameras, and up to 44W fast charging support.
Vivo the innovative global smartphone brand, recently introduced the T2 5G series in India, and today, vivo announced the sale availability of the vivo T2 5G.
Available in two vibrant colors – Nitro Blaze and Velocity Wave – and in two RAM variants and storage configurations, vivo T2 5G will be exclusively available for purchase on Flipkart and vivo India e-store, starting April 18, 2023, at 12 am (midnight). The 6GB+128GB is priced at INR 18,999 for 6GB+128GB and INR 20,999 for 8GB+128GB.
Customers can avail an instant discount up to INR 1500 on HDFC and ICICI bank when purchasing a smartphone via Flipkart.
Vivo T2 5G packs a fresh color pattern, an aesthetic design, and an ultra-slim, lightweight body, to provide a best-in-class experience in the budget segment. vivo T2 5G comes with Snapdragon 695 chipset to offer a smooth and powerful smartphone experience.
With T2 5G, vivo provides a 90 Hz AMOLED display with a 64 MP primary camera with OIS support. The phone features a 16MP HD front camera with face beauty effects capturing vibrant and clear selfies.
Vivo T2 5G also comes with a micro movie mode and includes 6 built-in vlog templates to cover common everyday video scenarios letting you record your life and tell your story in HD.
Vivo T2 5G comes with an all day 4500mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge technology that helps the smartphone regain power in no time.
Vivo T2 5G runs on Funtouch OS 13 based on the latest Android 13 platform and comes with the industry-leading Extended RAM 3.0 technology that increases virtual RAM by up to 8 GB.
Vivo T2 5G Price in India, Availability, Offers
Vivo T2 5G is priced at Rs 18,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. It also comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and this variant is priced at Rs 20,999. There are two colour options for the Vivo T2 5G — Velocity Wave and Nitro Blaze.
The Vivo T2 5G can be purchased from Flipkart and Vivo India website. There are bank offers that can get you a discount up to Rs 1,500, and you can also avail cashback and EMI options.
Vivo T2 5G Specifications
The Vivo T2 5G smartphone features a 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor paired with Adreno 619 GPU for graphics. On the software front, the Vivo T2 5G runsAndroid 13 with Funtouch OS layered on top.
In the photography department, the Vivo T2 5G sports a 64MP primary sensor with OIS and EIS, and a 2MP bokeh secondary camera. For selfies, the smartphone houses a 16MP front camera. The phone is backed a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. You also get an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Should you buy the Vivo T2 5G?
Judging by the Vivo T2 5G specifications, if you have gaming in your mind then the phone’s 90Hz refresh rate might be lacking in this area and there are better processors in the segment. For other purposes, the Vivo T2 5G is a decent deal on paper.
You get a 64MP primary camera with OIS and a 2MP bokeh sensor for shots with blurred backgrounds. There’s 44W fast charging support with a 4,500mAh battery which should last you decently depending upon usage. The smartphone also has an AMOLED display.
* As per a leak, Google Pixel Fold will be up for pre-orders from May 10th and will be available from June 27th. * Pixel 7a expected to be available immediately after the announcement on May 10th. * Pixel 7a price is tipped to be $499 (approx Rs 41,000). * The Pixel 7a is supposed to retail for $499, while the Pixel Fold might cost $1,799. * The Pixel 7a is said to feature a 90Hz OLED display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage.
Google has scheduled the I/O 2023 developer’s conference for May 10th, where, as per tradition, will be unveiling Android 14 OS. There are chances the brand might introduce the affordable Pixel 7a and the much-hyped Pixel Fold at the same stage, though nothing has been confirmed by the brand.
As we inch closer to the rumoured launch timeline, new details about the products are surfacing online.
Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech has revealed when the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold will be available for pre-orders and purchase. Separately, a report citing sources in the know has revealed the price details of the Pixel 7a.
Ahead of the official launch of these devices, we have been learning new details about these handsets since the last couple of months. A few days back, sources had revealed the first look of the three colour options of the Google Pixel 7a.
Now, in a recent development, the Google Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold pricing and availability details are surfaced ahead of the launch. The Pixel 7a pricing comes courtesy of the folks at 9to5Google who have obtained the information from retail sources.
Google Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold Launch Date (Tipped)
According to Prosser, Google Pixel Fold will be announced on May 10th and will be available for pre-order from Google Store will start on May 10th and May 30th via partners and carrier outlets. The foldable phone will be on sale starting from June 27th.
Jon claims the Pixel 7a will be available immediately after the announcement on May 10th and comes in Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral (Google Store only). The report claims Google will not discontinue the Pixel 6a post-Pixel 7a launch.
Google Pixel 7a Price (Expected)
As for the Pixel 7a price, the 9to5Google report claims the phone will be priced at $499 (approx Rs 41,000) which is a $50 increase from thePixel 6a. Considering the hardware improvements the affordable Pixel might bring to the table, this hike seems fair but still interesting.
Pixel 7a Specifications (Expected)
The Google Pixel 7a is expected to sport a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, symmetrical bezels and a centre-positioned punch-hole cutout. Powering the phone is the Tensor G2 chipsetpaired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone runs on Android 13 OS out of the box.
The Pixel 7a is tipped to come with a 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor and a 13MP secondary sensor. The phone could house a 10.8MP snapper on the front for selfies. The rest of the details of the phone are under wraps but we should learn more details shortly.
Pixel Fold Specifications, Features (Rumoured)
The Google Pixel Fold is tipped to come with a 7.57-inch foldable main screen, while the outer screen will be a 5.78-inch panel. The foldable could be powered by the Tensor G2 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Running the show is Android 13 OS out of the box.
The Google Pixel Fold is expected to pack a 4,700mAh battery but the fast charging details are under wraps. Not much else is known about the phone at the moment.
1) What are Google Pixel 7a, Google Pixel Fold Pricing, Availability Details Revealed ?
Ans) As per the information shared by 9to5Google, the Pixel 7a be priced at $499 (roughly Rs 41,000). The device will see a $50 price increase compared to the last year’s Pixel 6a. The increased price of the handset is expected to be due to a new design and some other improvements. For example, the search-engine giant is upgrading the main camera to a 64MP sensor, and the phone is likely to offer 90Hz refresh rate display and wireless charging support.
As far as the other details of the device go, the handset is expected to flaunt a 6.1-inch OLED display, 13MP ultra-wide camera, Tensor G2 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. The phone will run Android 13 OS out of the box. As far as the availability of the device go, as per Jon Prosser handset will be available from May 10.
Additionally, Prosser implies that after the launch of the Pixel 7a, the Pixel 6a won’t be discounted. As far as the launch of the Pixel Fold go, it is also expected to debut alongside the Pixel 7a on May 10. The device will be available for pre-order from May 10 from Google store. The smartphone will be available for pre-order from partner stores from May 30. The handset will be available for purchase from June 27, as per Jon Prosser.
Furthermore, as per Prosser, the Pixel Fold will retail for $1,799 (roughly Rs 1,47,500).
Speaking about the specifications, the upcoming Pixel Fold tipped to feature a 1840×2208 resolution display. The handset is tipped to have a 120Hz refresh rate screen and a 1200 nits brightness. The device is said to feature a triple camera setup at the back which might consist of a Sony IMX787 main camera sensor. The other two camera module might include a Sony IMX386 sensor and a Samsung S5K3J1 telephoto camera. For the security purpose, the phone is tipped to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
2) What are the specifications of Google Pixel 7 a?
Ans) The Pixel 7a is tipped to feature a 64MP Sony IMX787 main camera sensor along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera sensor as well.
The new Pixel is said to offer up to 256GB of internal storage, which is an upgrade from the 128GB limit of the last gen.
Google is also rumoured to bump up the RAM and launch the phone with 8GB of RAM. In terms of the selfie camera, the device will boat a 10.8MP front camera.
Furthermore, the phone is tipped to feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate.
The device is expected to get a boost in terms of performance as well with the introduction of the new Tensor G2 SoC.
The device is also tipped to feature support for 5W wireless charging. The Pixel 7a will run on Android 13 out of the box.
3) What is the price of google pixel 7a?
Ans) The Google Pixel 7a is said to be in the range of $450 (approx Rs 37,300) and $500 (approx Rs 41,400). However, there is no official confirmation of the same.
4) How is the design of Google pixel 7a?
Ans) According to a recent 49-second video, the camera module on the Google Pixel 7a is similar to that on the Google Pixel 6a.
The display is symmetrical, with a punch hole in the centre for the selfie camera. The gadget’s name is Google Pixel 7a, and the language is Vietnamese, as can be observed. The video demonstrates how to change the refresh rate from 60Hz to 90Hz.
5) What are the specifications of Google pixel 7a?
Ans) In terms of specifications, the upcoming smartphone will feature a 6.1-inch FHC+ 90hz OLED display. It might sport a dual camera setup on its back, comprising a 64MP main camera and a 12MP secondary camera.
Currently, there are no details about the same camera. It will most likely be powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, which is seen on the Google Pixel 7 series, and it might come with a 5W wireless charging solution.
* OPPO files the rollable phone’s design patent at China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) * The patent images suggest the phone might come with an in-screen camera sensor. * The rollable phone might come with a design that might expand in both directions.
After launching the OPPO Find N2 and OPPO Find N2 Flip, the Chinese giant is reportedly working on something big this time. The company has started prepping a new rollable phone, according to a report by industry sources citing the patent site CNIPA.
Rollable technology is fascinating considering the actual form factor changes with just one tap. LG a while ago innovated the tech with a smart TV and a phone, while Motorola showcased a new rollable phone at MWC 2023 this year.
The patent listing shows the complete design of theOPPO’s rollable phone, which suggests there could be an in-display front camera sensor. Check out the complete details.
OPPO Rollable Phone
The OPPO rollable phone has a typical candy bar design from the outlook. You can see the rear camera module on the back and an LED flash. The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right spine.
The front of the phone is flat with square edges. We don’t see the front camera sensor, which means it could be placed within the screen. The Type-C port and speaker grilles can be found at the bottom.
Now coming to the point, the rollable phone will probably expand from the right edge but there are chances, the device rolls from both sides and the screen expands in two directions since the screen is seen coming out in both ways.
There will be a specific touchpoint or task, which when enabled will expand the screen. Since the design is still in the patent stage, we’re not sure whether there will be a commercial phonewith the same design.
The OPPO rollable phone is listed on China’s certification site China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The patent was filed back in December 2021 and it was approved on April 14th this year.
Faqs on Oppo
1) OPPO Rollable Phone -Everything we know till now ?
Ans) Recently, Oppo launched its foldable phones Find N2 and Find N2 Flip in the global market including India. At the same time, the company has gone a step ahead and started preparing for its rollable phone. The OPPO Rollable Phone has been listed on the Chinese patent site CNIPA and it looks quite stylish. Talking about the design of this rollable rollable phone of Oppo, initially it looks like a simple bar phone.
At the same time, you will not even see the rear camera in the back panel. When the phone is rolled, the triple rear camera emerges from the back side. Along with this, the display of the phone also becomes bigger. The most important thing can be said that with the screen being bigger than the front, the camera comes out openly from the back. By the way the camera is in the cover only. On the other hand, if you look at the front, the camera is not visible anywhere on the screen. In such a situation, we can expect that there will be an invisible selfie camera in the front as well.
Looking at the back panel of the phone, it can be guessed that this device rolls from both sides and the screen comes out big from both sides. But the best thing about this design is that the back panel is not separating directly from both sides, rather the company has tried to give a little new style to it, which makes it special. As far as ports and hardware buttons are concerned, it can be clearly seen that the volume rocker and power button are given on the side panel. At the bottom, you see the loudspeaker grill and the USB Type-C port.
This rollable phone of Oppo has been listed on China’s certification site China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). Although the patent for this was filed in December 2021, it has been approved on 14 April. After this it can be expected that the company can start more work on this design. The patent clearly states that this drawing patent filed by Oppo is for a mobile phone and the focus is on the design of the phone.
* Apple is likely planning to launch several new products at the WWDC event. * The WWDC event 2023 will begin on June 5th and will end on June 9th. * The company might unveil a new 15-inch MacBook Air with an M2-like chip at the event.
Tech giant Apple is planning to unveil a slew of products, such as iOS 17, and a mixed-reality headset, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which will take place from June 5th to June 9th, 2023.
However, a new Bloomberg report indicates that the upcoming event might also see the launch of a 15-inch MacBook Air with an M2-like chip. Developer logs show that Apple has started to test the new laptops with third-party apps from the App Store to make sure they work well together.
With less than two months two go until WWDC, the rumors keep pouring in. After hearing about iOS 17 last week, we now have some details on the hardware Apple plans to bring to the big show, and the anticipated AR headset might have some supporting acts.
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple has several new MacBooks in the pipeline, “at least some” of which will be announced during the June 5 WWDC keynote. Gurman doesn’t share much in the way of specifics, other than to state the somewhat obvious point that the new June laptops “probably won’t boast major new M3 chips. Instead, they’ll run something in line with the current M2 processors.”
That likely means the 15-inch MacBook Air, which has been rumored for months and is reportedly already in production, is on the way. It will be Apple’s first 15-inch laptop since 2019, when the 15-inch MacBook Pro was discontinued and replaced with the 16-inch model. The new Air will reportedly have an M2 processor, possibly with an M2 Pro option, with a similar design and specs to the 13-inch model.
However, Gurman’s report indicates that more than one M2-based MacBook will be released at WWDC, which could mean Apple is planning to refresh the current M2 MacBook Air or 13-inch MacBook Pro as well.
15-inch MacBook Air launch expected at WWDC
The test logs show that Apple is getting ready to release a laptop with a similar processor to current models but a bigger, higher-resolution screen. This model is probably the 15-inch MacBook Air that Apple planned to release this year.
Like the current M2, the chip in the upcoming laptop has eight main working cores and ten graphics cores. It has the same 8 gigabytes of memory as the current MacBook Air. The CPU still has four cores for high speed and four cores for low power use. The version of the Mac operating system that is on the Macs being tested is macOS 14, the report said.
Aside from the bigger MacBook Air, Apple is also working on bringing the 13-inch Air model, the 24-inch iMac, and the basic 13-inch MacBook Pro. However, it is unsure whether the company will unveil any of them during the WWDC event or not.
Apple WWDC Event: What to expect
Apple is expected to reveal several new products and updates during the upcoming WWDC 2023 event. These include the mixed-reality headset, xrOS operating system and software development kit, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, a significant watchOS 10 update, and new MacBooks.
According to reports, the upcoming headset will feature Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities, and users will be able to switch between modes using a digital crown-like control knob. It is expected to come equipped with an external battery pack that must be worn by the user on their waist.
Faqs on Apple MacBook Air
1) 15-Inch MacBook Air With M2-Like Chip Spotted in Developer Logs ?
Ans) An unreleased 15-inch MacBook Air with a processor “on par” with the M2 chip has been spotted in App Store developer logs, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
The long-rumored laptop will likely be released by WWDC in June.
The report indicates that the chip in the new MacBook Air configuration spotted in the logs has an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, just like the M2 chip, along with 8GB of RAM. The laptop has the model identifier “Mac 15,3” and is listed as running macOS 14, which is expected to be announced at WWDC alongside iOS 17 and other updates. The new Air is also listed with a display resolution equal to that of the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
There have been conflicting reports about which chip the 15-inch MacBook Air will use, but the developer logs and Gurman saying the M3 chip is “coming later” suggest that the initial 15-inch model will be powered by the M2 chip, like the 13-inch model.
A larger MacBook Air was first rumored in 2021, with production of 15-inch display panels reportedly ramping up in recent months. It’s unclear exactly when the laptop would be released, but it will likely be announced by WWDC, which begins June 5. Apple announced the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip at WWDC last year. Apple is also working on an updated 13-inch MacBook Air, according to Gurman.
2) What does the lineup of Mac Models include for WWDC 2023?
Ans) The lineup includes a 15-inch MacBook Air, refreshes of 13-inch MacBook Air and 24-inch iMac, and an entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro. Alongside, the company is also readying its first Mac Pro with in-house chips and updated high-end MacBook Pro models.
3) New MacBook Air 15-inch Might Feature This Chipset: Details?
Ans) Apple is likely to launch its new 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC 2023. Ahead of the launch, some key details about the laptop have leaked. Gurman, in its new Power On newsletter (via), has revealed that an unreleased 15-inch MacBook Air has been spotted in the App Store developer logs.
The report reveals that the laptop features an SoC, which is “on par” with the M2 chip found in the 13-inch model. It has an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, just like the M2 chip. The laptop also packs 8GB of RAM under the hood.
As per the logs, the 15-inch model has the identifier “Mac 15,3.” It is running macOS 14, which will be unveiled at WWDC 2023. In addition to the above details, the logs also revealed that the 15-inch variant has the same display resolution as the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
There have been reports in the past suggesting the 15-inch Air model features Apple’s upcoming M3 chip. However, it looks like the bigger Air will get the same M2 series chip found in the 13.6-inch variant.
As per the report, the 15-inch Air will be announced at WWDC, which is slated to kick off on June 5. Apple announced 13.6-inch variant of the MacBook Air at WWDC 2022. The 15-inch model is likely to have the same design elements as the 13.6-inch variant, which received a refresh last year. It will feature a flatter frame made of metal. There will be a notch display at the top. The screen is likely to be 15.6-inch in size and feature the standard IPS LCD panel.
Apple is also likely to offer only two USB Type-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The bigger Air is unlikely to get an SD card port or more than two USB Type-C Thunderbolt ports, which only the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature.
Alongside the 15-inch model, Apple is also reportedly working on an updated version of the 13-inch Air. At WWDC 2023, Apple is also likely to launch a new Mac Pro with a powerful version of the M2 chip called the M2 Ultra and an updated iMac, which has not been refreshed since 2021.
* Vivo S17 series specifications have been tipped. * The phones bear model numbers: V2285A (Vivo S17e), V2283A (Vivo S17), and V2284A (Vivo S17 Pro). * The Vivo S17 and S17 Pro are rumoured to arrive with a BOE-supplied OLED display, 50MP camera and 80W fast charging support. * Vivo S17 series is likely to launch in the third quarter of 2023. * The company might launch the S17 Pro with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. * The S17 series will come with curved displays.
Vivo recently launched the S16 series in China. The company launched three smartphones in the lineup, the S16e, S16 and S16 Pro. The devices were launched at the end of 2022.
The S16 and S16 Pro arrived earlier this year in India with some tweaked specs in the form of the V27 series. Vivo might launch the S17 series soon in China. The devices are likely to debut as the V29 series in India in the coming months. The company has not confirmed any details about the same. However, some key specifications about the S17 series have surfaced online.
A new leak has now revealed the specifications of the S17 and S17 Pro. Tipster Digital Chat Station, who has a reputation for leaking some key specs and features of smartphones days in advance, has now revealed (via) the S17 series specs ahead of debut.
Vivo launched the Vivo S16 series in Chinaback in December and it looks like the brand is working towards unveiling the Vivo S17 lineup shortly, probably in May or June.
In line with that, the rumour mill has started leaking newer details about the phones. Recently, it is reported that the series will have three models: the Vivo S17, Vivo S17e, and Vivo S17 Pro.
Now, in a new Weibo post, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the key specifications of the Vivo S17 and Vivo S17 Pro phones.
The phones bear model numbers: V2285A (Vivo S17e), V2283A (Vivo S17), and V2284A (Vivo S17 Pro).
Let’s take a look at the Vivo S17 series specifications, features and other details known so far.
Vivo S17 Series Specifications
According to the tipster, the Vivo S17 will be powered by the Snapdragon SM7325, which could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 782G chipset.
On the other hand, the Vivo S17 Pro will ship with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. In comparison, the Vivo S16 and S16 Pro came with the Snapdragon 870 and Dimensity 8200 chipsets, respectively.
The leakster further claimed that the Vivo S17 and S17 Pro will feature a BOE-supplied OLED display with up to 1.5K resolution. The leakster hasn’t revealed the screen size. Earlier reports indicated the phones will have curved panels.
The Vivo S17 and S17 Pro will have a 50MP Sony IMX766V primary camera, which could have OIS support. There is a 12MP IMX663 telephoto camera. Lastly, the leakster reveals the Vivo S17 series will support 80W fast charging support. That’s pretty much everything that is known about phones at the moment.
Ans) The Vivo S17 series is likely to launch later this year in China. The devices might debut in various markets, including India, as the V29 series. Ahead of the official launch, a new leak by tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that the S17 series, as of now, will feature two smartphones in the lineup. There will be the vanilla S17, on top of which will be the S17 Pro.
The S17 5G is said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, which is found in several other smartphones launched worldwide. The tipster also revealed that the more premium S17 Pro will get a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC under the hood. The chipset is the same as the one found in the V27 Pro in India.
In addition to the processor details, the tipster also revealed that the S17 and S17 Pro will feature a 1.5K resolution display. The OLED display will be curved and manufactured by BOE.
The tipster also revealed some details about the camera hardware of the S17 series. Both phones are tipped to feature a 50MP main camera and feature a Sony IMX766V sensor with support for optical image stabilisation (OIS). The camera setup will also feature a 12MP Sony IMX663 portrait telephoto camera. The camera setup might include an ultra-wide sensor. Both phones are tipped to offer support for 80W fast charging out of the box.
A recent report revealed the S17 series will include three phones with the model numbers V2283A, V2284A, and V2285A. The former two are associated with the S17 and S17 Pro, whereas the third one is for the S17e.
The S17 series is said to offer up to 12GB of RAM. The base model of the S17 series will feature 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Some variants will offer 8GB + 256GB storage and 12GB + 256GB storage options. The top-end variant of the S17 Pro will feature 16GB of RAM.
2) How is the camera setup of Vivo S17?
Ans) The rear camera setup of the Vivo S17 and S17 Pro will have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766V primary camera, which is said to support optical image stabilization (OIS). A 12-megapixel IMX663 telephoto camera will be present in addition to it. There is no information on the other cameras that will be a part of the Vivo S17 series’ rear panel.
* Apple is marking 25 years in India this week. * The iPhone maker is also opening its first ever Apple Store in India tomorrow. * There will be a total of two Apple Stores in India for now with the other in Delhi.
It’s a big week for Apple in India as theiPhone maker is completing 25 years in the country and is also opening its first ever store here. ‘Apple BKC’, the first ever Apple Store in India, is opening tomorrow at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Apple also shared some milestones of its journey in India so far.
Apple in a press release said that Apple BKC is one of its most energy-efficient stores in the world. It has a dedicated solar array with no zero reliance on fossil fuels for store operations. The Apple BKC store is also carbon neutral and runs on 100 percent renewable energy.
This is in line with Apple’scommitment to be carbon neutral for its entire business by 2030. The iPhone maker recently announced it will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all its products’ batteries by 2025.
The Apple BKC store in Mumbai is scheduled to open tomorrow at 11 am for all. There’s another Apple Store that is scheduled to launch April 20th and this one is located at Select City Walk Mall in Saket, Delhi.
25 years of Apple in India
On Apple marking 25 years in the country, CEO Tim Cook said, “India has such a beautiful culture and an incredible energy, and we’re excited to build on our long-standing history — supporting our customers, investing in local communities, and working together to build a better future with innovations that serve humanity.”
The iPhone maker said its App Store payouts to developers have more than tripled since 2018, and supports more than one million jobs. The iOS App Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru has so far hosted sessions for over 15,000 developers, it added.
Apple said thatit is on the road to using 100 percent clean energy for its all active Indian manufacturing supply chain partners. The first iPhone was manufactured in India in 2017.
“India has such a beautiful culture and an incredible energy, and we are excited to build on our long-standing history – supporting our customers, investing in local communities, and working together to build a better future with innovations that serve humanity,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said.
Apple exports from India are estimated to have crossed USD 5 billion in the financial year 2022-23 which is about half of the total exports of “Made In India” phones.
The company started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017 through its contract manufacturers.
“Apple’s work with Indian suppliers of all sizes supports hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country,” the statement said.
The company also said that it works one-on-one with developers to help take their apps from “good to great” at the iOS App Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru. “India’s vibrant community of app developers now supports more than 1 million jobs. A testament to the tremendous growth of developers in India, App Store payouts to developers in the country have more than tripled since 2018,” the statement added.
Faqs on Apple India
1) What is Tim Cook Latest take of Apple on India ?
Ans) Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday said that the company is excited to build on its long-standing history in India, as it gears up to mark a major expansion with the opening of its first retail stores in the country.
Apple completes more than 25 years in India this week and the tech giant will open two own-branded retail stores — at Jio World Drive Mall in Mumbai and at Select CityWalk mall in Saket, Delhi.
“India has such a beautiful culture and an incredible energy, and we’re excited to build on our long-standing history — supporting our customers, investing in local communities, and working together to build a better future with innovations that serve humanity,” said Cook who will inaugurate the retail stores in the country, a first for the tech giant which has doubled down on its India growth plans.
Apple’s first two retail stores in India will welcome customers from all over the country and around the world.
The new Apple flagship retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi, backed by aggressive sales initiatives, will fuel Apple’s growth in the year ahead, according to industry experts.
India’s vibrant community of app developers now supports more than 1 million jobs.
App Store payouts to developers in the country have more than tripled since 2018. At the iOS App Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru, Apple works one-on-one with developers to help take their apps from good to great.
Since 2017, the accelerator has hosted sessions for more than 15,000 developers, enabling them to build on their ideas and bring cutting-edge apps to the market.
As part of Apple’s commitment to be 100 per cent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030, all active Indian manufacturing supply chain partners are committed to using 100 per cent clean energy for their Apple operations.
Apple began manufacturing iPhone in India in 2017, and since then, the company has worked with suppliers to assemble iPhone models and produce a growing number of components.
Apple recently launched educational programming in India focused on women’s health, as part of the company’s $50 million Supplier Employee Development Fund which was founded in 2022 to educate supplier employees on new skill development, rights awareness, and other learning opportunities.
2) What caused the delay in the launch of Apple Store in India?
Ans) Until now, Apple hardware, including iPhones, was available for purchase from Apple Premium Resellers,–third-party stores such as iWorld, Future Retail, and Invent. These stores had to acquire a license from Apple to sell devices. The company also launched its online retail store a few years ago.
Apple has 522 stores across 25 countries and regions worldwide. The newest store was inaugurated by Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea on March 31, 2023. But what took Apple so long to come up with its own retail store in India?
India has emerged as a key strategic market for Apple over the last few years. While Apple has been wanting to launch its stores in India, the country’s Foreign Direct Investment policy restricted it from doing the same.
“India allowed 100% FDI on single-brand retail, however, there was a mandate that 30% of the sourcing should be done locally. The government of India relaxed this clause in 2018, wherein the single-brand retail entity would have to show incremental sourcing (locally from India) over five years (from 1st April of the year of the opening of the first store). After completion of this 5-year period, the entity will be required to meet the 30% sourcing norms directly towards its India’s operation, on an annual basis,” explains Prachir Singh, Senior Research Analyst at Counterpoint.
This clause allowed Apple to start planning for a physical store in India. However, the plans were halted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The company had intended to open the store in 2022, but the plans were further delayed, and is finally launching on April 18, 2023.
And as the company is finally opening two Apple Retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi on April 18 and April 20, respectively, Apple CEO Tim Cook is also expected to fly down to Mumbai and Delhi for the launch of the Apple Stores. He is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some cabinet ministers to discuss the company’s Make in India plans.
Until now, Apple hardware, including iPhones, was available for purchase from Apple Premium Resellers,–third-party stores such as iWorld, Future Retail, and Invent. These stores had to acquire a license from Apple to sell devices. The company also launched its online retail store a few years ago.
The Apple Retail Store is a company-owned store that will be housing huge inventories –including all variants and colours of its products. If a customer is looking at customising a product configuration, say an iMac, the Apple Store is a perfect place to buy it without delays.
In addition, the store has Apple Specialist – trained Apple staff with complete knowledge about Apple devices and services to answer all customer queries. Customers who shop directly with Apple in-store can enjoy personalised advice from an Apple Specialist. They know the products and services inside and out and aim to make everyone feel welcome. Team members can help customers select and set up a device — including transferring data and activating a cellular plan — and choose the right financing plan. Also, consumers can spend as much time as they wish to experience Apple devices without being pressured to purchase them.
Along with premium experience, Apple also offers Apple Trade-In which makes it easy for customers to exchange an eligible Apple or third-party device for credit toward their next Apple purchase.
* The Vivo X90 series India launch date is April 26th at 12 noon IST. * The company introduce only the Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro in the country. * Vivo X90 series ships with a 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP camera, Android 13 OS, and 120W fast charging support.
TheVivo X90 series India launch date has been revealed by the company officially. The phones have already debuted globally in China so the specifications and design are no mystery.
The X-series is the company’s most premium lineup with top-of-the-line specifications such as the MediaTek Dimensity 9000-series chipset, a portrait lens with 2X optical zoom, a leather back finish that gives it a premium look, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor for security.
There is a large circular module that houses quad-camera sensors and an LED flash. Vivo is continuing its partnership with Zeiss Optics.
Though the lineup includes three models, Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro, and Vivo X90 Pro+, the company might only launch the former two models in the country.
Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the Vivo X90 series smartphones in India on April 26. “The wait is finally over! Our latest X90 series flagship smartphones are all set to launch in India. So, get ready to go beyond with our X90 series, designed to capture the Xtreme Imagination. Do block your calendars, and save the date – April 26. Stay Tuned, more details to follow soon.#vivoX90Series #XtremeImagination #ComingSoon,” read the company invite.
Successor of the last year launched Vivo X80 series, the Vivo X90 series smartphones also feature a Zeiss-powered rear camera setup. Along with this, both the smartphones also feature Vivo’s inhouse image chipset — V2. Vivo has already launched the smartphone globally and now they are also set to be available in the Indian market.
Vivo X90 series India Launch Date
The Vivo X90 series will launch in India on April 26th at 12 noon IST. We should know the availability and exact price details when the phones launch next week.
Vivo X90 Series Specifications
Display: Vivo X90 has a6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout, HDR10+, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and 2,800×1,260 pixels resolution. While the Vivo X90 Pro has the same 6.78-inch AMOLED display but with 2K resolution. There is a 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout, 20:9 aspect ratio, 452 PPI, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and 2,800×1,260 pixels resolution.
Processor:The vanilla Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset paired with Immortalis-G715. RAM and Storage: The Vivo X90 series packs up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
Cameras:Vivo X90 rocks triple cameras on the back, with a 50MP IMX866 primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture, OIS, EIS, and LED flash, a 12MP portrait sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 2x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.0 aperture. There is a 32MP snapper on the front with f/2.45 for selfies and video calls.
Vivo X90 Pro also has triple cameras on the back, with a 50MP IMX866 primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture OIS, EIS, and LED flash, a 50MP portrait sensor with f/1.6 aperture and 2x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.0 aperture. For selfies, there is a 32MP snapper on the front.
Battery and Software:The Vivo X90 packs a 4,810mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support. While the Vivo X90 Pro has a larger 4,870mAh battery with the same 120W fast charging support.
Connectivity and others: Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync. Both phones feature an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, stereo speakers, aptX HD, and Hi-Res audio.
Vivo X90, X90 Pro Specifications
The Vivo duo features a 6.78-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 1269×2800 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. They are equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset.
The flagship Vivo smartphones are available with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. They run on the Android 13 operating system with the company’s own FunTouch OS 13 layer on top.
The Vivo X90 boasts a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor with f/1.75 aperture, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 50MP portrait camera with f/1.6 aperture, all powered by Zeiss optics. Meanwhile, the Vivo X90 Pro also features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with Sony IMX663 sensor and f/2.0 aperture, and a 50MP 50mm IMX758 2X portrait camera with f/1.6 aperture. Both devices have a 32MP front-facing camera.
The Vivo X90 is equipped with a 4810mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, while the Vivo X90 Profeatures a 4870mAh battery with 120W fast charging support and 50W wireless charging support.
1) What are Vivo X90 and X90 Pro Expected Specifications?
Ans) The phones could feature a 6.78 inch AMOLED curved display. It will have a refresh rate of 120Hz. On the front, it will likely have a punch hole in the middle.
Under the hood, the X90 and X90 Pro could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 CPU. Plus, both offerings will boast a Vivo V2 chip.
The phones will likely have 8 GB and 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB of storage.
Vivo’s flagship handsets will likely run on FunTouch OS 13 based on Android 13. Vivo X90 is anticipated to come with a 4,810 battery and 120W charging.
The X90 Pro could have a 4,870mAh battery with 120W charging and 50W wireless charging support. Coming to optics, the X90 could have a 50MP primary lens with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP telephoto lens on the back. The X90 Pro will have a 50MP primary lens and 50MP and 12MP secondary camera. Speaking of security, an in-display fingerprint reader is tipped on both phones.
The price bracket of the series tipped by Brar is 60 to 90 thousand. Pricebaba reports the launch date to be April 26th in India. According to the platform, the X90 and X90 Pro are available in global markets. On the other hand, the Vivo X90 Pro is only China-exclusive as of now.
2) What is Vivo X90 & Vivo X90 Pro prices & availability?
Ans) The Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro have been officially launched in Malaysia today in a single storage configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM each. The vanilla X90 is priced at MYR 3,699 (approx. Rs 70,000) while the X90 Pro costs MYR 4,999 (approx. 95,000).
As for the colour options, the standard X90 comes in Breeze Blue and Asteroid Black, and the X90 Pro in a single Legend Black vegan leather option.3 Early buyers of the devices can grab a free Vivo TWS Air along with a Protection Plus plan that includes 1 year of extended phone warranty, 1 year of screen crack protection, and 1 year of battery warranty. Indian pricing of the Vivo X90 and X90 Pro will be revealed at a later date when the handsets are officially unveiled in the country.
3) Vivo is a company from which country?
Ans) Dongguan, China
4) What is the price of Vivo X90 and X90 Pro?
Ans) The cost will be between Rs 69,221 and Rs 99,162.
5) How is the Vivo X90 and X90 Pro camera?
Ans) The Vivo X90 will have three cameras placed up at the back. A 12MP ultrawide lens and a 12MP portrait sensor will be used in addition to the 50MP core sensor. The Vivo X90 Pro, on the other hand, has a 50 MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultrawide sensor.
6) How is the Vivo X90 Pro battery?
Ans) The X90 Pro has a 4,780-mAh battery, which can be replenished with a bundled 120-watt charger or a 50-watt wireless charger (sold separetly). The phone offers two charging modes, fast charging and balanced mode. Vivo says the X90 Pro can be charged to 50% in 8 minutes and 10 seconds using the former mode. Balanced mode is apparently ideal for everyday charging, and takes 29 minutes to revitalize the battery to a full charge, according to Vivo.
7) What is the X90 Pro’s odd design choice on the back?
Ans) For a phone in 2023, the X90 Pro’s design appears relatively ordinary from the front. The rectangular display has curved edges and features a a punch-hole cutout in the center housing the selfie camera. But flip it over, and you’ll see a narrow bar running through the width of the chassis (below the camera module).
No, it’s not a camera bar as seen on Google’s Pixel 7 lineup, it’s simply a flat bar emblazoned with the words “Xtreme Imagination” running across the rear of the phone. Frankly, it makes for a bizarre choice that undermines the overall design of an otherwise sleek phone. Above this perplexing bar, is the circular camera bump housing three lenses. There’s also bold vivo branding at the bottom.
8) What is the X90 Pro’s Zeiss lenses?
Ans) Vivo says this phone gives you a piece of pro photography equipment in your pocket. That’s why it makes sense that the company has flexed its camera partnership with Zeiss, a 176-year old company considered a pioneer in optical photography. There are three cameras on the X90 Pro: a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel portrait camera and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens.
9) What are the New Vivo X90 Pro features?
Ans) Vivo changed an array of features from the phone’s predecessor, the V80 Pro. Apart from swapping out the chip from Qualcomm to a Mediatek one, it ditched the ultrasonic fingerprint reader, telephoto camera and reduced display resolution. The 3D Sonic Max feature was one that set the X80 Pro apart from a number of Android flagships, so it’s disappointing to see it go.
* The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is all set to be launched on April 18th in China. * The expected price and renders of the upcoming flagship phone were leaked earlier. * The company will also likely unveil the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro.
As Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomiis just a day away from unveiling its flagship camera-centric Xiaomi 13 Ultra in China, the company has revealed the first look of the upcoming smartphone.
According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is going to be a ‘professional imaging device’. The company has also claimed that at just a 1 percent charge, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra can last for an hour.
In a few days, Chinese manufacturing giant, Xiaomi, release its latest flagship device. Over the past few weeks, there have been a lot of reports about this device. This morning, Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun revealed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will come with the Surge P2 and Surge G1 chips.
Also, he claims that the battery life of this device is far better than its predecessor. In addition to the chips, the mobile phones will support emergency long battery life mode. The company claims that with this mode, the mobile phone battery can last for 60 minutes when it is on its last 1% of the battery. With this feature, users can avoid being caught off guard by a sudden power failure.
Let us look at the images of the upcoming smartphone.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Design, Camera Details
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s back design, as shown in official pictures, remains consistent with the previously leaked features.
It features a pigmented leather back cover in olive green and a slope line transition beneath the lens module.
The upcoming smartphone features a disc camera module encircled in gold, an integrated metal middle frame, and a back cover made of “second-generation technology nano-skin” material. It also supports IP68 dust-proof and waterproof capabilities.
For image purposes, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will have a Leica Summicron lens, a wide aperture at all focal lengths, and a wide range of coverage from ultra-wide-angle to medium-telephoto to ultra-telephoto.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra features four Leica cameras, each with a 50 million pixel resolution, large apertures, and support for various shooting modes such as snapshots, night scenes, and 8K video. The IMX989, IMX858, IMX858, and IMX858 sensors are specified. The primary camera will feature “Leica One-inch Variable Aperture” with two aperture options of f/1.9 and f/4.0.
As per the details posted by the CEO on Weibo cited in an ITHome report, smartphone has an emergency long battery life mode that can last 60 minutes when the battery is at 1 per cent charge to prevent unexpected power failure.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Specifications (Expected)
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is anticipated to have a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to feature a quad rear camera configuration comprising of a 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor and three 50MP sensors. It is likely that the smartphone will have a 32MP front-facing camera.
It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoCand will have up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The device is expected to feature a 4,900mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
Xiaomi Pad 6 Series
Meanwhile, the company is also planning to unveil the Xiaomi Pad 6 Series in China along with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. It will consist of Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro. The tablets will offer a 144 Hz display and will house an 8,600mAh dual-cell battery with 67W fast charging support. The upcoming Xiaomi Pad 6 is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipsetand, on the other hand, the Pro model will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
Ans) The Xiaomi 12S Ultra debuted the Surge G1 chip which has three distinct functions. The: battery health, accurate prediction, and battery life extension. This chip has the ability to monitor battery safety in real time at the millisecond level, achieve the most precise battery life prediction available, and greatly improve the battery life of mobile devices. The Surge P2 is a brand new chip. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra the Surge P1 before, which achieved a single-cell 120W fast charge and made the 100W fast charge’s body smaller and slimmer.
Before its launch, there have been a couple of reports about the Surge P2 chip. Some of the reports claim that this chip can deliver super-100W single-cell and dual-cell solutions, such as 200W-level charging under a single cell.
It’s crucial to note that for many users, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra’s 67W fast charging last year was their biggest regret. To make up for this deficit, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is going to be updated to a 100W rapid charge. This time, the device will use the help of the Surge P2 / Surge G1 chip.
2) What are the good points of Xiaomi 13 ?
Ans) Good Points of Xiaomi 13 Ultra
* Familiar Apple-like design * Brilliant AMOLED display * Superior camera results * Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 runs well * Stereo speakers offer good sound * MIUI 14 is easy to use
3) What are the disadvantages of Xiaomi 13 ?
Ans) •Slippery as an eel
•Average battery runtime
4) What does Xiaomi 13 Ultra Design Renders?
Ans) The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be the company’s top-end flagship for 2023. The device is confirmed to launch in April with Leica-tuned cameras. Xiaomi did not reveal any other details about the phone. However, tipster OnLeaks, who recently partnered with MySmartPrice exclusively for the Pixel 7 design renders, has now shared the 13 Ultra’s design renders.
The images reveal that the 13 Ultra has a flat frame with rounded corners. It houses the power and volume buttons on the right edge of the phone. At the bottom edge, there is the USB Type-C port, the SIM tray and a speaker grille. There are some cutouts at the top as well, which could be for the secondary microphone, an IR blaster and a speaker grille.
OnLeaks claims that the phone’s White colour variant will have a leather-like finish. There is a massive circular camera module on the back for the quad-camera setup and the dual-LED flash. The camera module is raised on top of the protruded rear panel, which further curves and blends in towards the lower portion of the rear panel.
There is the Xiaomi branding in the left corner. What is missing here is the Leica branding. The final product is likely to ship with the text in the camera module to highlight the collaboration.
On the front, the phone has a curved display with a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. OnLeaks claims that the phone has a circa 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED curved display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will measure about 163.18 × 74.64 × 9.57 mm.
Some other details about the phone have leaked as well. The phone’s quad-camera setup will feature a 1-inch 50MP Sony IMX989 main camera on the back. It is also said to get a new secondary sensor. We can also see a periscope lens in the mix. There will be another zoom lens in the quad-camera setup. As per rumours, the 13 Ultra will feature four 50MP sensors on the back.
The front camera will have a 32MP sensor. There will be a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. The 13 Ultra will feature a 4900mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Lastly, it will boot Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box.
5) How is the Xiaomi 13S are out of the plans of Chinese technology?
Ans) It was through the Weibo social network that the person in charge of Xiaomi clarified the issue of Xiaomi 13S. This year, the company will release this mid-year update, so Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro will remain relevant until the arrival of Xiaomi 14.
Lei Jun did not want to say the reasons that led Xiaomi to choose this decision. She merely confirmed that the high-end “S” line will not feature new items in 2023.
In 2022, Chinese technology launched the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro on the market as a slight update to its top of the range. A series of teams that stood out for subtle adjustments in the cameras and the presence of a new processor.
This scenario will not be repeated in 2023, but that is not necessarily bad news for fans of the brand. It means that what the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro offer will be good enough to stay relevant through 2023.
Still, we expect the brand to present the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in the middle of this year. This will be the pinnacle of Chinese technology in 2023 and will be the flagship model for those looking for the best possible photography experience.
For now, let’s focus on the global launch of Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. This will happen next Sunday (February 26) with Xiaomi taking the stage at MWC 2023 to reveal all the details of the availability of these smartphones in Europe.
6) What are Xiaomi 13 Ultra specifications?
Ans) If rumours are to be believed, then we can expect the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to feature a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. Leaks also suggest the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will run Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 layered on top.
The launch announcement also confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will feature Leica-branded camera lenses. When it comes to optics, it could be a quad-camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor and three more 50MP sensors. For selfies, the smartphone is rumoured to sport a 32MP camera. More leaked specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra include a 4,900mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
7) What is Xiaomi 13 Ultra design?
Ans) There have been leaks around the phone’s design as well and the event teaser also gave us a glimpse on the camera module. It’s a slightly large circular camera module housing what looks like four sensors. This is in line with the leaked renders of the device which also showed a punch-hole selfie camera and curved edges. The smartphone is also expected to launch in two colour options of White Ceramic and Black leather finish.
8) What is Xiaomi 13 Ultra price (expected)?
Ans) Thanks to several leaks and rumours we also have an idea on how much the Xiaomi 13 Ultra could cost. The smartphone is expected to launch in three variants and start at CNY 2,699 (Rs 75,100) and go up to CNY 7,499 (Rs 89,500). This pricing is based on the conversion and it will differ depending on the market.
* Apple’s next major update for iPhones could feature some big Siri changes. * Siri is expected to see a UI change in iOS 17. * Apple could also drop the word “Hey” from Siri’s launch action.
Appleis reportedly planning some major upgrades to its digital assistant, Siri. In the next iOS update, we could see a revamped Siri Ul and we may no longer have to add a “Hey” to activate Siri. The new changes are expected to debut withiOS 17 later this year or roll out as a future iOS 17 update.
Siri on iOS 17
According to the tipster analyst941 on Twitter, Siri will move to the Dynamic Island that’s located on the top of the screen. At present, the Siri launch screen is at the bottom of the iPhone and it’s also where the digital assistant displays all its search results.
However, with iOS 17, the tipster alleges that Siri will be integrated with the Dynamic Island’s notification. This would give way to a more clean and interactive Siri. This revamp will however be limited only to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphones and the upcoming iPhone 15 series which is said to feature the Dynamic Island on all its models.
The tipster also added that IOS 17 will be available for all iPhones that have been updated to iOS 16. This bit of information is notable as there were rumours that Apple is not planning to roll out iOS 17 for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. But even this is another rumour so we won’t know for sure until Apple confirms the same.
Coming back to Siri, another major being planned is the possibility of launching Siri without having to say the word “Hey”. If you want to activate Siri, you have to do so by saying, “Hey Siri.” But according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to change it to just “Siri”.
This would be similar to activating Amazon’s Alexa which doesn’t require any prefix. This change, however, as Gurman puts it would be quite technical so we might see it arrive next year with a future iOS 17 update.
iOS 17 will be the next major iPhone update and we’re expecting to hear more about it at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) that’s taking place between June 5 and June 9.
The source claims that iOS 17 will focus on performance, efficiency, stability and long-term support for older devices.
System requirements
Despite a recent report claiming iOS 17 may drop support for the iPhone X and other devices powered by the Apple A10 chip, the source claims that the operating system will support all the same models as iOS 16, including all A11-powered phones like the iPhone X and iPhone 8. iPadOS 17 might lose support for A9 and A10-powered iPads, which will be decided in a few weeks.
As mentioned earlier, iOS 17 won’t have any tentpole new features as the main focus will be bug fixes, reliability and performance improvements.
Interactive widgets
Widgets in iOS show you snippets of information, but they’re not interactive. For example, you can’t mark a message as read in the Gmail widget. iOS 17 should bring interactive widgets with “one-tap buttons, sliders and more.”
Control Center
As previously reported, iOS 17 should redesign the Control Center. The source expects major changes for the Control Center interface, customization, etc.
DynamicIsland
The source says that the iPhone’s Dynamic Island will become more useful. Apple’s marketing department has apparently “pressured” the development team to add more features to the Dynamic Island, including moving Siri’s interface into this area (on supported devices. It seems the final decision’s yet to be made as “Apple may or may not go with the Dynamic Island version of Siri.” The source also adds that “many more notifications” will integrate with the Dynamic Island.
Camera app
iOS 17 could introduce changes in the Camera app. The source doesn’t reveal the changes, which were apparently planned for the iPhone 14 Pro’s release, but warns that they could be specific to the iPhone 15 models (probably to account for new camera features like deep optical zoom).
Always-On display
Apple will apparently implement additional settings and toggles for the Always-On display feature, but the source wouldn’t expand on this claim with details.
Focus filters
New filters for Focus modes in the Settings app. Unspecified notification changes and “additional options in Settings.”
Custom Accessibility Mode
This will apparently enable complete control over the iOS user interface layout, making it ideal for older persons and younger children. 9to5Mac previously unearthed Custom Accessibility Mode screens from the iOS code.
Wallet
iOS 17 will expand support for digital car keys via the Wallet app.
Health
The Health app will undergo some visual changes, the source claims, with a special focus on the app’s Favorites section.
Search
The Spotlight search feature in iOS 17 will be “heavily improved.”
Augmented reality
Apple’s ARKit framework for building augmented reality apps will be “an absolute behemoth” in iOS 17. Of course, Apple is heavily rumored to preview its first AR/VR headset at WWDC, and the ARKit framework could be the main sauce. “Don’t take that lightly,” the source adds, “a metric ton of” changes in ARKit is expected.
Tidbits
The source also shared these iOS 17 tidbits, including features not to expect:
* Lock Screen: Some new Lock Screen controls should be added to the Settings app (this could be as simple as consolidating all the controls under a new Lock Screen section in Settings (similar to macOS Ventura’s System Settings app). * Home Screen: iOS 17 will not allow you to place Home Screen icons wherever you like, like on Android. These will still snap to a predetermined grid. * Sound management: The source has yet to hear anything about independent control of the ringer, notification and system sounds in the revamped Control Center. * Keyboard: There will be no number row for the onscreen keyboard.
2) What is iOS 17 preview coming at WWDC23?
Ans) Apple will preview iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10 and macOS 14 at its annual conference for developers, WWDC, which takes place June 5-9.
The WWDC keynote in the morning and the State of the Union talk in the afternoon on June 5 will give fans and developers a good overview of the most significant new features and under-the-hood changes coming to Apple’s software platforms.
The company will restart the beta cycle by releasing the first developer previous of iOS 17 and other updates the same day. People who aren’t Apple’s registered developers will need to wait two weeks or so for public betas to arrive.
According to the source, the first few beta cycles could be “rough” for devices with 3 gigabytes of RAM, like the iPhone X and standard iPad models. This will improve as subsequent betas become more stable and efficient.
* Samsung Galaxy M14 5G launched in India. * The latest 5G phone ships with a 6.6-inch display, Exynos 1330 SoC, Android 13 OS, and a 50MP primary camera sensor. * Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is priced at Rs 13,490. * Samsung Galaxy M14 5G features a triple-camera setup. * The phone runs Android 13 and is promised to get two major Android updates. * It sports a 90Hz Full HD+ display.
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has been launched in India, as promised. This is the company’s affordable 5Goffering that succeeds the Samsung Galaxy M13. The handset originally debuted globally back in March so the design and specifications are already revealed.
The handset features a typical Samsung design, with a waterdrop notch to house the selfie snapper, a sizeable bottom chin, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security and triple cameras placed in circular rings.
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G ships with a 6.6-inch display, Exynos 1330 SoC, Android 13 OS, and a 50MP primary camera sensor.
Check out the price and specifications.
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G Price in India, Sale
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is priced at Rs 13,490 for the 4GB + 128GB model and Rs 14,990 for the 4GB + 128GB model. The phone will be available via Amazon, the Samsung website and offline outlets. The sale of the phone will start on April 21st at 12 noon. Do note the price is an introductory offer.
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer, and a waterdrop notch to house the selfie snapper. There is a large 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The phone runs on Android 13-based OneUI 5.0 custom skin out of the box. The company is promising up to 2 generations of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.
1) What is the price of the two storage variants of Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
Ans) The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has been launched in India with two storage options. The base model of the phone packs 4GB of RAM. It offers 128GB of internal storage and is priced at Rs. 13,490. There is a 6GB + 128GB storage option as well, which is priced at Rs. 14,990. The price is inclusive of the bank discount offer.
2) When will the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G be available for ?
Ans) The Galaxy M14 5G will be available from April 21.
3) What are the colours available in Samsung Galaxy M14 ?
Ans) It has been launched in Smoky Teal, Icy Silver and Berry Blue colour options.
4) What are the specifications of Samsung Galaxy M14?
Ans) In terms of hardware, the phone features a polycarbonate body. It has a curved frame with power and volume buttons on the right edge. The phone does feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also sports a water-drop notch at the top for the front camera.
The Galaxy M14 5G sports a tall 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD. The screen has support for up to a 90Hz refresh rate. It also has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection against drops and scratches. The tiny notch at the top houses a 13MP front camera sensor.
On the back, the Galaxy M14 5G has a triple-camera setup. It features a 50MP main camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. There is also a 2MP depth camera sensor and a 2MP macro shooter.
Under the hood, the phone features a 5nm Exynos 1330 processor with Mali G68 GPU. There is support for storage expansion via a microSD card. The Galaxy M14 5G also offers virtual RAM support of up to 6GB.
The device packs a beefy 6000mAh battery, which is the biggest in the segment. It also supports 25W fast charging. However, there is no charger in the box. Samsung claims that the phone can offer up to 2 days of battery life on a single charge. The device also comes with as many as 13 5G bands in India, which should provide support for all major telecom operators in India.
In terms of software, the Galaxy M14 5G has been launched with the latest Android 13 update. It has a layer of One UI 5 on top. It is promised to get two major Android updates. In addition to this, Samsung will also provide security patches for four years.
5) How is Samsung Galaxy M14 5G: Battery and charging ?
Ans) The device will have a 6000 mAh battery lasting up to 2 days on a single charge. Also, the smartphone supports 25W fast charging. The company claims that the Galaxy M14 can give 155 hours of audio playback time and 27 hours of video playback time.
6) How is Samsung Galaxy M14 5G: Camera for selfies ?
Ans) According to the information available, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G will have a 50MP triple rear camera setup at the rear. For selfies, the smartphone has a 13MP camera at the front. According to the company, the smartphone’s primary camera can click good images even in low light.
7) How is Samsung Galaxy M14 5G: Processor ?
Ans) The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is powered by a 5nm Exynos 1330 Processor and the company claims that it will allow users to multitask with ease.
