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Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024 With 14.6-Inch OLED Screen, Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU Launched

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Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024 was launched on Friday at the company's launch event, where it also unveiled the Honor Magic V3, Magic Vs 3, MagicPad 2, and Honor Pad 9 Pro. The latest laptop from Honor runs on Windows 11 Home Chinese Edition and sports a 14.6-inch OLED screen. It runs on Intel Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 CPUs, along with up to 32GB of RAM. Honor has equipped the MagicBook Art 14 2024 with a 60Wh battery that can be charged to 46 percent in 30 minutes, according to the company. Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024 Price, Availability Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024 price is set at CNY 7,799 (roughly Rs. 89,800) for the base model with a Core Ultra 5 CPU with 16GB of RAM. The Core Ultra 5 model with 32GB of RAM is priced at CNY 8,499 (roughly Rs. 97,900). Customers can also purchase the top-end model with a Core Ultra 7 CPU and 32GB of RAM that costs CNY 9,499 (roughly Rs. 1,09,400). The laptop is listed on the company's website in Summer Olives and Sunrise Impressions col...

Competition Commission of India Antitrust Probe Finds Apple Abused Position in Apps Market

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An investigation by India's antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging "in abusive conduct and practices", a confidential report seen by Reuters showed. The Competition Commission of India ( CCI ) has been investigating Apple Inc since 2021 for possibly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system. Apple has denied wrongdoing saying it was a small player in India where phones that use Google's Android system are dominant. The CCI's investigations unit, in its 142-page report which is not public but was seen by Reuters, said Apple wields "significant influence" over how digital products and services reach consumers, especially through its iOS platform and App Store . "Apple App Store is an unavoidable trading partner for app developers, and resultantly, app developers have no choice...

36 Days Review: SonyLiv’s Murder Mystery Starring Purab Kohli, Neha Sharma Is Overstretched and Predictable

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The key ingredient of an effective murder mystery is its ability to keep the viewers hooked to the whodunnit plot and surprised at every reveal. The best ones keep you invested with a healthy dose of adrenaline and a steady drip of anticipation for what's going to happen next. Sadly, 36 Days, SonyLiv's latest crime series, doesn't score exceptionally on these parameters. In theory, it has all the raw materials needed for a good crime thriller: an abundance of possibilities, eerie music, and cinematography that complements its themes. But somehow, they all add up to a jumbled mess, lacking the finesse and subtility needed for the perfect thriller. The show begins with the dead body of an air hostess named Farah lying in the pool of her own blood, and then takes us back 36 days before the incident, drawing a picture of what led to this moment of violence, one episode at a time – a concept the show borrows from Welsh miniseries 35 Diwrnod, that it is based on. We are taken...

OnePlus Nord 4 Confirmed to Receive Four Android OS Updates; Company Reveals Increased Battery Longevity

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OnePlus Nord 4 will be launched by the company at its Summer Launch event that is scheduled for next week, and details of the phone are now being revealed ahead of its debut. The midrange smartphone is set to become the handset with the longest overall software support window offered by OnePlus to date, even beating more expensive models such as the flagship OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus Open . Meanwhile, the firm has also revealed that the OnePlus Nord 4 is equipped with a battery that offers greater longevity than its predecessor. OnePlus Nord 4 Software Support Window Announced Ahead of the upcoming OnePlus Summer Launch event that will take place on July 16 at 6:30pm IST , the company has created a microsite on its website teasing various details of the upcoming devices. The OnePlus Nord 4 is scheduled to receive four Android OS updates, which means that it will get the same number of OS updates as the OnePlus 12, the company's current-generation flagship smartphone. The four...

Xiaomi’s 10 Year Journey in India: 10 Things to Know

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Xiaomi launched  the Redmi 13 5G and celebrated its 10th anniversary in India on Tuesday at an event in Bengaluru. Gadgets 360 was present at the event, and it was a big one. Apart from unveiling the Redmi 13 5G, the brand launched the Redmi Buds 5C, two new power banks, and the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10. That wasn't all, though; the company also showcased its first electric car – Xiaomi SU7 Max – at the event. Unfortunately, the car will not be making its way to India, at least for the next three years. Over the decade, Xiaomi has achieved a lot. Here are some of the standout achievements and future plans that Xiaomi India President Muralikrishnan B spoke about at a roundtable that Gadgets 360 attended ahead of the launch event.  Flagship Phone at Under Rs. 15,000 The Chinese manufacturer entered the Indian market in 2014 with the launch of the Mi 3, which was a flagship phone with a Snapdragon 800 chipset that cost only Rs. 14,999. The phone had a 5-inch display a...

Apple Reportedly Brings RCS Messaging Support to Canada, Spain and Other Countries With iOS 18 Developer Beta 3

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Apple has expanded the support for RCS (Rich Communication Services) to Canada, Spain, France, and other countries, weeks after introducing it in the US, as per a report. For years, the Cupertino-based tech giant faced flak from its competitors, which mainly comprised Android smartphone makers, for not supporting this relatively new messaging standard and prioritising its proprietary iMessage service instead. At the Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC ) 2024, Apple finally revealed that it would be introducing support for RCS starting with iOS 18 – its new operating system update for the iPhone. RCS Messaging Expanded According to a 9to5Mac report , RCS messaging is now available in Canada, France, Germany, and Spain following the rollout of iOS 18 Developer Beta 3 on Monday. Consequently, it now supports more carriers too. In Canada, Videotron, Telus Mobility and Bell are reported to support RCS, while users in France may be able to access it with SFR. O2 and Telefonica are als...

Redmi K70 Ultra Confirmed to Launch in July, Tipped to Debut Alongside Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, Mix Flip on July 18

Redmi K70 Ultra is all set to launch later this month in China. The Xiaomi sub-brand, via Weibo, has confirmed the arrival of the new Redmi K-series smartphone in its home country. The company has also shared posters on the Chinese microblogging platform, revealing the smartphone's rear panel. The Redmi K70 Ultra has a triple rear camera setup that comprises a 50-megapixel main sensor. Xiaomi might be gearing up to reveal the Mix Fold 4 and Xiaomi Mix Flip at the same launch event. Redmi K70 Ultra official teaser images are out The Redmi K70 Ultra aka Extreme Edition will launch in China in July, the company announced on Weibo. The brand is teasing the Ice Glass colour variant of the phone showing off its curved edges and glass back cover. It is confirmed to feature a metal middle frame. The official images suggest that the upcoming phone will have a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel main camera supporting Optical Image Stabilisation. The teasers confirm a 1.5K AMOL...

Honor 200 5G Series Camera Specifications Revealed Ahead of India Launch

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Honor 200 5G series is confirmed to launch in India on July 18, comprising the base Honor 200 5G and the Honor 200 Pro 5G. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed key details about both smartphone's cameras. Both models will feature a triple rear camera setup. Honor has partnered with Studio Harcourt, a Paris-based portrait photography studio, to co-develop its AI Portrait engine. Earlier, the smartphone brand revealed that the devices will run on Honor's MagicOS 8.0 skin, which is based on Android 14. Honor 200 5G Series Camera Specifications Revealed Camera details of the smartphone series were revealed on the company's website . The Honor 200 Pro 5G sports a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel H9000 portrait main sensor, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 856 telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle macro camera. Both the main camera and the telephoto lens come with optical image stabilisation (OIS). On the front, the Pro...

Neuralink Brain Chip Implant Wires Now Stable in First Patient, Musk Hopes for More Human Trials This Year

The tiny wires of Neuralink's brain chip implant used in the first participant in a trial run by Elon Musk's company have become "more or less very stable", a company executive said on Wednesday. The company had in May said that a number of tiny wires inside the brain of Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed from the shoulders down due to a 2016 diving accident, had pulled out of position. "Once you do the brain surgery it takes some time for the tissues to come in and anchor the threads in place, and once that happens, everything has been stable," said Neuralink executive Dongjin "D.J." Seo. So far, Arbaugh, based in Arizona, was the only patient to have received the implant, but Musk said he hopes to have participants in the high single digits this year. The company is now taking risk mitigation measures such as skull sculpting and reducing carbon dioxide concentration in the blood to normal level in patients, the company's executives said i...

Google's Pixel Watch 3 Tipped to Get UWB Support, Brighter Display, Up to 420mAh Battery, More

Google is holding a global launch event on August 13 where we expect the search giant to unveil the Pixel Watch 3 alongside the Pixel 9 series. As we near the launch date, new details about Google's upcoming wearable have appeared online. While some specifications are said to be unchanged from the Pixel Watch 2 , there will be significant upgrades as per leaks. The Pixel Watch 3 is said to be available in 41mm and 45mm sizes and could run on the Snapdragon W5 platform paired with a custom co-processor. It is expected to feature a 2,000nit display. Pixel Watch 3 specifications (leaked) An Android Authority report, citing a source inside Google, has leaked the specifications of the Pixel Watch 3. The upcoming wearable could come in 41mm and 45mm sizes, with cellular and Wi-Fi variants available. The larger model might be known as the Pixel Watch 3 XL. Like last year's Pixel Watch 2, the new model could also run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 SoC with a custom co-processor. Th...

OnePlus Pad 2, Nord Buds 3 Pro, Watch 2R Renders Leak With Familiar Designs; Specifications Tipped

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OnePlus is hosting an event on July 16 to unveil the OnePlus Pad 2, Nord Buds 3 Pro and Watch 2R. The Chinese tech brand hasn't divulged anything about the new devices yet, but the latest leaks suggest their design and specifications. The OnePlus Watch 2R seems to arriving as an affordable version of the OnePlus Watch 2, while the Nord Buds 3 Pro is tipped to be offered in two colourways with an AirPods-like design. The OnePlus Pad 2 is said to run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and come with two RAM and storage options. OnePlus Watch 2R, OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro design revealed The alleged renders and specifications of OnePlus Watch 2R, Nord Buds 3 Pro and Pad 2 were shared by tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@onleaks), in collaboration with Android Headlines. The leak shows the wearable in black and green colour options with a round dial. It appears to have two side-mounted buttons. It looks similar to the OnePlus Watch 2 that was announced earlier this year. The OnePl...

Realme Buds Air 6 Pro Review: Good ANC, Robust Sound

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Realme Buds Air 6 Pro truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones saw an India launch recently alongside the Realme GT 6 ( Review ). They offer up to 50dB active noise cancellation (ANC), dual-device connectivity, and 360-degree Spatial Sound support. The earphones are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 40 hours, including the charging case. The earphones have an IP55 rating for dust and splash resistance and are compatible with the Realme Link app. These TWS earphones also support AAC, SBC, and LDAC audio codecs. In this review, we will discuss the pros and cons of these audio wearables thoroughly so you can make an informed decision about whether you want to invest in them. Realme Buds Air 6 Pro Design and Features: Compact, polished, not smudge-proof Water and dust resistance - IP55 (buds) Colours - Silver Blue, Titanium Twilight Ports - USB Type-C The Realme Buds Air 6 Pro feature an in-ear design with a rounded stem. The earphones come in the box with two added pairs ...

iPhone 16 Pro Might Offer 5x Optical Zoom as Apple Orders More Periscope Lenses: Report

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Apple is believed to be two months away from revealing its next-generation iPhone family. Nonetheless, camera details of the iPhone 16 Pro series have now surfaced online, which implies that Apple is adding advanced features in the Pro models instead of a cheaper iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus. the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to come with a tetraprism 5x zoom lens. Last year, Apple used this lens exclusively on the most expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple orders more periscope lenses As per a report by DigitTimes in Asia, Apple is looking to expand the use of periscope lenses for its upcoming iPhone 16 series and a few key suppliers have landed more orders for these lenses. The report, citing industry sources, states that Taiwanese lens module manufacturers Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) are expected to be the primary suppliers for the tetraprism camera components. This could allow for 5x optical and 25x digital zoom Largan supplied periscop...

Samsung Tipped to Bring Galaxy AI-Powered Live Translate Feature to WhatsApp Calls

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Samsung recently announced that its Live Translate feature will soon support third-party applications. Now, a tipster has suggested that it may work for WhatsApp calls too. According to claims on a social media platform, real-time language translation capabilities could soon come to compatible Samsung smartphones via Galaxy AI – Samsung's suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features that it announced in January. This development comes amidst confirmation that this suite will be free to use until 2025. Live Translation on WhatsApp According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by tipster Ice Universe, Galaxy AI will bring support for real-time language translation in WhatsApp calls. The feature is reported to arrive via the One UI 6.1.1 update and may work on select Galaxy smartphones. This builds upon a previous confirmation by Samsung that it would enable third-party application support. Galaxy AI will power WhatsApp real-time translation — ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) July...

Netflix Plans 2024: Annual and Monthly Plan Details, Bundle Offers, Benefits, and More

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Netflix is one of the most popular OTT platforms in India. The platform brings four different subscription plans in the country, which range from Rs 149 per month to Rs 649 per month. However, choosing the best plan based on preferences and usage can be slightly confusing for customers, especially after Netflix brought its Household feature, which tries to end password-sharing in the country. So, if you are currently confused about which plan to go, you have come to the right place. In this article, we are going to talk about different Netflix plans in 2024, along with their benefits, which plan is best suited for you, and some bundle offers that provide free Netflix subscriptions. So, without further ado, let's get started. Netflix Subscription Plans 2024 in India Netflix India offers customers four different subscription plans that provide interesting benefits. The base plan starts from Rs 149, while the top-end one costs Rs 649 per month. Here's everything you need to kn...

OnePlus Nord 4 to Launch Alongside Pad 2, Watch 2R, and Nord Buds 3 Pro on July 16

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OnePlus Summer Launch Event 2024 is set to be held on July 16 in Milan, Italy. The company has confirmed that the event will launch four new products — the OnePlus Nord 4 5G, the OnePlus Pad 2, the OnePlus Watch 2R, and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. The OnePlus Nord 4 5G has previously been tipped as a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3V but with a different design. Similarly, the OnePlus Pad 2 is also expected to be a rebadged version of the OnePlus Pad Pro . OnePlus Nord 4, Pad 2, Watch 2R, Nord Buds 3 Pro launch The OnePlus Nord 4 5G will be unveiled during a OnePlus Summer Launch Event in Milan, Italy, on July 16 alongside the OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 2R, and Nord Buds 3 Pro, the company confirmed in a community post . The OnePlus Nord 4G handset is claimed to sport a metal unibody design. The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro is said to be a mid-range offering with active noise cancellation (ANC) support. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Pad 2 is dubbed the "new produ...

OnePlus Pad 2 Specifications Leaked; Said to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 9,510mAh Battery

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OnePlus Pad 2 will launch globally on July 16 at the OnePlus Summer Launch Event in Milan, Italy. The tablet will launch alongside the OnePlus Nord 4, Watch 2R, and Nord Buds 3 Pro. It is expected to succeed the OnePlus Pad , which was unveiled in February 2023. The global variant of the OnePlus Pad 2 is tipped to be a rebadged version of the OnePlus Pad Pro , introduced in China in June this year. A tipster has shared some leaked key specifications of the tablet and suggested an India launch. OnePlus Pad 2 features (expected) According to an X post by tipster Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24), the OnePlus Pad 2 is expected to sport a 12.1-inch IPS LCD screen with a 3,000 x 2120 pixels resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate and 900nits of peak brightness level. It is also tipped to support Dolby Vision. The tipster claimed that the OnePlus Pad 2 will likely be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The tablet could be available in two RAM and storage con...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Next Week's Unpacked Event

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, expected to succeed the Galaxy Z Fold 5 , will be unveiled on July 10 at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. Leaked details about the upcoming book-style foldable handset have surfaced online previously over the past few weeks. Recently, promotional images of the phone, alongside those of the Galaxy Z Flip 6, were also leaked. Now, a tipster has reiterated some of the key features and specifications that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to get. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 features (expected) According to an X post by tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to sport a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display with a resolution of 2,160 x 1,856 pixels and a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X outer screen. Both displays are tipped to get a 120Hz refresh rate, and the cover screen is expected to have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will likely be powered by Qualco...

CMF Phone 1 Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

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CMF by Nothing is all set to introduce its maiden smartphone in India. The company has confirmed it will launch CMF Phone 1 in the country on July 08, 2024. The newest smartphone will again bring a new design language to the mid-range segment. Moreover, the brand will also introduce other products, including CMF Buds Pro 2 and CMF Watch Pro 2.  The CMF Phone 1 will offer an interesting set of features and specifications at an aggressive price point. So, if you are wondering what to expect from the first CMF handset, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will talk in-depth about the CMF Phone 1 price in India, its launch date, expected specifications, features, and more. So, without further ado, let's get started.  CMF Phone 1 India Launch Details CMF by Nothing has confirmed that it will introduce its first smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, in India on Jully 08, 2024. The launch event will take place at 2:30 PM IST. One can watch the live stream on the company's...

South Korea Initiates Crackdown on Suspicious Crypto Activities

South Korea is trying to rid its crypto sector off miscreants who are exploiting digital assets to facilitate illicit activities like money laundering. The country is conducting a crackdown on crypto activities that are coming across as suspicious or unusual on the crypto exchanges operating in the Asian nation. On Thursday, July 4, the Financial Supervisory Service of Korea released a statement alerting all crypto exchanges to ramp up transaction monitoring on their respective platforms. Seoul has directed all crypto exchanges to enter required data and details into the Virtual Asset Unfair Trade Monitoring system. This system will be fully functional in the coming days. There's no clarity yet on the details the system would require from the exchanges. This move from South Korea comes as the country's Virtual Asset User Protection Act is reportedly ready to go into effect on July 19. In an official statement shared on Thursday, the FSS said these measures were urgent and ...