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Nothing Phone 2a Plus goes on sale in India: Check price, offers, and more

Nothing Phone 2a Plus goes on sale in India: Check price, offers, and more

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 12:22 PM IST


The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is now available for purchase in India. The mid-range smartphone from UK-based consumer technology brand is available on e-commerce platform Flipkart and select retail stores such as Croma and Vijay Sales. Based on the Nothing Phone 2a, which debuted earlier this year, the plus model brings performance improvement with the new MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip, new 50MP front facing camera sensor, and some changes in design. Here are the details:


Nothing Phone 2a Plus: Price and variants


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 27,999


  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 29,999


Colour options: Grey and Black


Nothing Phone 2a Plus: Availability and introductory offers


The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is now available in India on e-commerce platform Flipkart and offline at select retail stores including Croma and Vijay Sales. As for the introductory offer, customers can avail a discount of Rs 2,000 on select bank cards.


Nothing Phone 2a Plus: Details


While the overall design of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus is identical to that of the standard model, there are subtle changes. The Phone 2a Plus does not have coloured accents underneath the transparent back panel. Additionally, the smartphone features elements underneath with metallic finish.


Besides some cosmetic changes, there is a new processor on-board – MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G – which Nothing said brings performance improvements, especially with regard to graphics. The Phone 2a Plus also features a new 50MP front facing camera sensor. While the battery capacity of 5000mAh on the Plus model remains the same as the Phone 2a, there is now support for faster 50W wired charging.


Nothing Phone 2a Plus: Specifications


Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, 10-bit, fullHD, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5


Rear camera:  50MP main (Samsung GN9) with optical image stabilisation + 50MP ultra-wide-angle (Samsung JN1)


Front camera: 50MP


Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro


RAM: 8GB and 12GB


Storage: 256GB


Battery: 5,000 mAh


Charging: 50W, wired. No wireless charging


Software: Android 14


UI: Nothing OS 2.6


Support: Three years of Android updates and four years of security patches

First Published: Aug 07 2024 | 12:22 PM IST



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Garmin Connect IQ store gets native payment support, more apps, watch faces

Garmin Connect IQ store gets native payment support, more apps, watch faces

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 12:20 PM IST

Garmin has revamped its Connect IQ store, enabling support for in-store payment with Garmin Pay and access to more third-party apps and watch faces. For context, Connect IQ is the app platform for Garmin smartwatches, bike computers, and outdoor handhelds. It has been available for some time, but criticised for lack of payment option for in-store purchases and limited pool of third-party apps and watch faces. A step in the right direction, the revamped store addresses one of the most criticised aspects, the lack of payment option, by integrating Garmin Pay into the store.


Previously, downloading apps from Garmin Connect IQ Store was a difficult task as it lacked a convenient way of paying for apps that were not free. Even downloading free apps was not an easy task, and the store in general lacked a variety of apps to choose from. But now it looks like Garmin is focusing on improving its app store. Here is a roundup of new Garmin Connect IQ:


New watch faces


Garmin has announced that Connect IQ is getting new additions. These include four Disney watch faces, three watch faces from Porsche, and one from golf brand TaylorMade. The Disney watch faces have characters from Disney, Marvel and Star Wars. In addition, there are few space-themed watch faces as well. Garmin has said that more options will be arriving later.  


GoPro camera control app


Garmin has added a new GoPro Camera Control app with which GoPro camera can be connected to the watch and can be used to click photos and start and stop video recording.


Garmin Pay


Garmin now lets users download apps from Connect IQ Store and pay using Garmin Pay.


Recently, Google’s music streaming platform, YouTube Music, became available through Garmin’s Connect IQ Store. The store lets users download and install the YouTube Music app on eligible watches. Before this addition, Garmin allowed users to listen to music available on Amazon Music, Deezer and Spotify. With YouTube Music, users will have access to 100 million songs.

First Published: Aug 07 2024 | 12:20 PM IST



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Tesla recalls 1.68 mn EVs in China to repair faulty latches free-of-cost

Tesla recalls 1.68 mn EVs in China to repair faulty latches free-of-cost

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Technology


The recall has been made for some imported Model S (in pic) and Model X vehicles. (Photo: X@MKBHD)

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 11:31 AM IST


Elon Musk-led electric car brand, Tesla, has recalled 1.68 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade. The announcement, made late on Tuesday, said that vehicles with faulty trunk latches will be repaired free of charge.


The recall has been made for some imported Model S and Model X vehicles. Apart from them, Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y cars manufactured in China between October 15, 2020, and July 17, 2024, have also been recalled.


The recall notice, as per an Associated Press report, says that an unlocked trunk lid could open during driving, interfering with the driver’s vision. However, the notice doesn’t mention whether any Tesla car faced this issue.


The US-based electric vehicle maker will fix the problem through a remote software upgrade, said China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.


China, a major market for Tesla


China is a major market and production base for Tesla. In July, Tesla cars were even placed on a Chinese government purchase list. With this, Tesla became the only foreign-owned EV car brand on the purchase catalog published by the government of a Chinese province. The development went viral on Chinese social media, highlighting the “cozy relationship” China has with Elon Musk’s company.


Tesla has a Gigafactory in Shanghai where around 947,000 cars were manufactured in 2023. While most of these cars were used locally, Tesla also exported China-made EVs to Europe. However, the company reported a decline in net income last month as sales fell despite price cuts and low-interest financing. China’s BYD has been giving Tesla a run for its money over the past few quarters. This is concerning for Tesla, as last year the company derived nearly 25 per cent of its total revenue from China.

First Published: Aug 07 2024 | 11:31 AM IST



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Vivo V40 series India launch at 12 pm on Aug 7: Livestream, expected specs

Vivo V40 series India launch at 12 pm on Aug 7: Livestream, expected specs

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Technology


Vivo V40 Pro and Vivo V40 (Image: Vivo)

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 11:03 AM IST


China’s Vivo is set to launch the V40-series smartphones in India on August 7. The series will include two models, the Vivo V40 and V40 Pro. Launch event for the Vivo V40 series will kick off at 12 pm and will be livestreamed on Vivo India’s official YouTube channel. You can also watch the live launch event in the video embedded towards the end of this article.


In the run-up to the launch, Vivo has revealed several key details about the upcoming smartphones, including camera configurations, battery details, and more.


Vivo V40 Series: What to expect


According to the product listing page of the Vivo V40 series on the company’s website, the V40 Pro will sport a triple-camera setup on the back that has been co-engineered with the German optics brand Zeiss. The Pro model is expected to feature a 50-megapixel primary sensor (Sony IMX921) accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 50MP (Sony IMX816) telephoto camera.


The standard Vivo V40 will feature a dual-camera setup on the back, likely with the same primary and the ultra-wide angle sensors as the Pro model. The Zeiss collaboration is likely to continue on the base model as well, unlike the previous generation Vivo V30-series where the Zeiss branding was limited to the Pro model.


The company has also confirmed that the Vivo V40 series will be powered by a 5,500mAh battery and will get support for 80W fast wired charging. Vivo said that both the smartphones will feature a sleek design and a durable construction with IP68 rating for resistance against dust and water ingress.


The Vivo V40 Pro will be available in Ganges Blue and Titanium Grey colour while the standard model will get an additional Lotus Purple colour option.


Vivo V40 Pro: Expected specifications


  • Display: 6.78 inch AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3


  • Camera: 50MP primary (Sony IMX921) + 50MP (Sony IMX816) telephoto + 50MP ultra-wide


  • Front camera: 50MP


  • Battery: 5500mAh


  • Charging: 80W wired


  • OS: Android 14


Vivo V40 series: Watch livestream

First Published: Aug 07 2024 | 11:02 AM IST



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OpenAI's updated ChatGPT app for Mac makes multitasking easier than before

OpenAI's updated ChatGPT app for Mac makes multitasking easier than before

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 11:00 AM IST


US-based artificial intelligence startup OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT app for Mac to make multitasking easier than before. While the previous version worked similar to the Apple Spotlight, opening a text entry box on pressing Option + Space command on the keyboard, the updated app offers side-by-side access by opening a companion window, which stays in front along with other open apps for easier access.


“The desktop app for macOS now gives you side-by-side access to ChatGPT. Use Option + Space to open a companion window, which stays in front so you can use it more easily when working with other apps.” said the post by Open AI on X.


Previously, after pressing the Option along with the Space button on the keyboard, a text entry box appeared similar to Apple Spotlight for ChatGPT. Users can type or upload files to ChatGPT from any app in this text entry prompt. This feature allowed users to quickly access ChatGPT from the app already in use, but ChatGPT was made the primary window only once the users chose to return.


Now, pressing Option + Space combination makes the same text box appear but creates a mini ChatGPT window that appears alongside the app already in use. This mini window can be expanded to full window but is not the default window. Therefore, there will be less window switching, which is especially a hassle on smaller displays. Users can check for the new update of ChatGPT on Mac.


Recently, OpenAI confirmed that it is working on a text watermarking method for ChatGPT-generated content, after the report by Wall Street Journal. According to the US-based artificial intelligence company, its text watermarking method is accurate and “even effective against localized tampering, such as paraphrasing, it is less robust against globalized tampering.” However, the company has kept it on hold to date over concerns about stigmatisation of use of AI as a useful writing tool for non-native English speakers.

First Published: Aug 07 2024 | 10:59 AM IST



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iOS 18 public beta 3: Apple adds distraction control in Safari, enhances UI

iOS 18 public beta 3: Apple adds distraction control in Safari, enhances UI

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Technology


Apple rolls out iOS 18 public beta 3

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 10:10 AM IST


Apple has released iOS 18 public beta 3 to eligible iPhone users enrolled in its public beta testing programme. The public beta followed developer beta 5 release, and brought a similar set of enhancements in user interface and new set of features. Among the notable additions is a new “Distraction Control” feature in Safari browser that allows users to selectively hide unwanted content from webpages. Other changes include improvements to Photos app, app icon redesign, and more.


iOS 18 Public Beta 3: What is new


Distraction Control in Safari


Apple recently rolled out a new feature for its native web browser Safari that lets users remove certain elements from a webpage that the user might find distracting. After releasing it for users enrolled in Apple’s developer beta program, this feature is now available for eligible iPhone users who have signed up for the public beta.


Under the page menu interface on Safari, there is a now new “Hide Distracting Items” option available. Selecting the option will prompt the user to manually select each element from the webpage that they wish to remove. This includes webpage content such as sign-in pop ups and overlays. The feature also allows users to unhide previously hidden content by selecting the “Show Hidden Items” option from the same page menu interface.


According to a report by 9To5Mac, Apple said that the feature is not meant to be an ad-blocker. Although users can temporarily block ads using the Distraction Control feature, the ads will re-appear when the web page is refreshed.


Changes to Photos app


Apple has also made changes to the redesigned Photos app based on user feedback. Apple has now removed the carousel view that it introduced with the new operating system. Carousel view allowed users to swipe and view picture highlights that were updated every day.


Additionally, Apple has also improved the “All Photos” section which now displays more photos on the display at once. The new version also makes it easier to access photo albums.


Other changes


Other notable changes in the new version include new dark mode icons for select apps such as Maps and Find My. Design of multiple Control Center icons such as cellular data, screen mirroring has also been tweaked. The Stolen Device Protection feature is now also accessible from both “Privacy and Security” and “FaceID and Passcode” menus in the Settings app.


iOS 18 Public Beta 3: How to download and install


  • Sign up for the public beta on Apple’s website (https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/)


  • On iPhone, go to Settings-General-Software Update


  • Tap on the Beta Updates option and select iOS 18 Pubic Beta


  • Move back to Software Update page and wait for the download to appear


  • Agree to Apple terms and initiate download process


  • Installation will begin after download process


Note: Backup iPhone before installing the beta


iOS 18 Public Beta 3: Eligible iPhone models


  • iPhone 15


  • iPhone 15 Plus


  • iPhone 15 Pro


  • iPhone 15 Pro Max


  • iPhone 14


  • iPhone 14 Plus


  • iPhone 14 Pro


  • iPhone 14 Pro Max


  • iPhone 13


  • iPhone 13 mini


  • iPhone 13 Pro


  • iPhone 13 Pro Max


  • iPhone 12


  • iPhone 12 mini


  • iPhone 12 Pro


  • iPhone 12 Pro Max


  • iPhone 11


  • iPhone 11 Pro


  • iPhone 11 Pro Max


  • iPhone XS


  • iPhone XS Max


  • iPhone XR


  • iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

First Published: Aug 07 2024 | 10:10 AM IST



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