Honor 200 series with AI-enhanced MagicOS 8.0 launching in India on July 18

Honor 200 series with AI-enhanced MagicOS 8.0 launching in India on July 18



HTech has confirmed the India launch of Honor 200 series smartphones for July 18. The series will comprise of two models – the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro. Both the upcoming smartphones will be based on Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0 user interface, which the company said will be loaded with several AI features.


The AI features will be powered by Honor’s proprietary MagicLM, which it calls an on-device AI large language model (LLM). Honor’s Magic LM has seven billion parameters that the company said helps the AI model in enhancing natural language understanding and processing across text and speech. Honor said that the company’s LLM enables the Magic OS 8.0 to operate in a multi-layer setup for AI architecture, enabling both on-device AI processing for privacy and cloud-based AI processing for extensive tasks.


Honor 200 series: AI features


Magic Portal


Honor said that the “Magic Portal” enhances user’s interaction with the smartphone by understanding messages and guiding them to relevant apps. For example, if you receive a message with an address to a location, you can open up the address directly into maps with a single gesture.


Magic Ring


Honor said that the Magic Ring feature enables multitasking across devices. The feature supports up to eight concurrent services such as network sharing, screen sharing, keyboard and mouse sharing, camera sharing, window sharing, file sharing, call sharing, and notification sharing. The feature also gets a unified control centre for all the devices for easier access.


Magic Anywhere Door


The feature, Honor said, enables streamlined file transferring within the device. Users can simply long press a text, picture or file and drag it to either side of the screen to store them at a different location. Additionally, the feature also enables a three-finger swipe gesture that the company said allows the user to perform a search across their smartphone, laptop, and tablet screens.


Magic Capsule


Magic Capsule is essentially like the iPhone’s Dynamic Island. The interface will allow users to keep track of their essential activities such as alarms, calls, order delivery status and more.


Other


Honor MagicOS 8.0 will also introduce AI Smart Folders and AI Blur that the company said enhances usability and privacy. The company said that the AI Smart Folders makes accessing apps quicker while AI Blur safeguards sensitive information in screenshots. Other MagicOS 8.0 features include new animations, custom lock screen styles, and more


Honor 200: Expected specifications


  • Display: 6.7-inch FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, 4,000 nits peak brightness

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset

  • OS: Android 14 based MagicOS 8.0

  • RAM: Up to 16GB

  • Storage: Up to 512GB

  • Front camera: 50MP

  • Rear camera:  50MP primary sensor, 12MP ultra-wide, and 50MP telephoto lens

  • Battery: 5,200mAh

  • Charging: 100W


Honor 200 Pro: Expected specifications


  • Display: 6.78-inch FHD, 120Hz, up to 4,000 nits peak brightness.

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset

  • OS: Android 14 based MagicOS 8.0

  • Memory: Up to 16GB

  • Storage: Up to 1TB

  • Front camera: 50MP with 3D depth sensor

  • Rear Camera:  50MP primary sensor, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto lens

  • Battery:  5,200mAh

  • Charging: 100W wired and 66W wireless charging

First Published: Jul 08 2024 | 4:43 PM IST



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Nothing launches CMF Phone 1 in India, Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2 tag along

Nothing launches CMF Phone 1 in India, Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2 tag along


CMF Phone 1, Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2


Nothing, a British consumer technology brand, has launched its maiden smartphone in India under its CMF sub-brand, the CMF Phone 1. The smartphone is accompanied by the CMF Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds and CMF Watch Pro 2 smartwatch. Nothing said that the CMF Phone 1 offers hardware personalisation with accessories such as interchangeable back panel cases that are offered in different colours and textures. Nothing is also offering accessories that can be attached directly to the smartphone using the rotatable dial and screws on the device. It should be noted that the accessories for both the smartphone and the smartwatch are sold separately by the brand.


CMF Phone 1 and accessories: Price


  • 6GB RAM +128GB storage: Rs 15,999

  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 17,999

  • Back Case: Rs 1,499 each (Black, Orange, Light Green, and Blue)

  • Stand: Rs 799

  • Lanyard: Rs 799

  • Card Case: Rs 799


CMF Phone 1: Availability and offers


The CMF Phone 1 will be available during the open sale period on July 12 from 12 pm onwards on cmf.tech website, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and at select retail stores. Additionally, the CMF Phone 1 along with CMF Buds Pro 2 will be available at a pop-up drop at Lulu Mall in Bengaluru from 7 pm onwards on July 9. Nothing said that the first 100 customers to buy the CMF Phone 1 will get CMF Buds for no additional cost.


As for the introductory offer, customers can avail a bank cashback of Rs 1,000 on the purchase of CMF Phone 1 during the first day sale.


CMF Phone 1: Details


The CMF Phone 1 sports a 6.67-inch super AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 resolution. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 system-on-chip (SoC), paired with up to 8GB RAM. The CMF Phone 1 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports fast charging – up to 33W. The smartphone also supports 5W reverse wired charging. Important to note, the CMF Phone 1 does not ship with a charger in the box. Supported 33W charger is sold separately at Rs 799 when purchased together with the smartphone.


CMF Phone 1: Specifications


  • Display: 6.67-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2000nits peak brightness

  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip

  • RAM: 6GB and 8GB

  • Storage: 128GB

  • Rear camera: 50MP primary + 2MP depth

  • Front camera: 16MP

  • Battery: 5000mAh

  • Charging: 33W wired, 5W reverse charging

  • OS: Android 14 based Nothing OS 2.6


CMF Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2: Price, availability and offers


  • CMF Watch Pro 2: Rs 4,999 (Dark Gray, Ash Gray)

  • CMF Watch Pro 2: Rs 5,499 (Blue and Orange in – Vegan Leather)

  • CMF Watch Pro 2 Bezel and Strap set (accessories): Rs 749

  • CMF Buds Pro 2: Rs 4,299


Both the CMF Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2 will be available from July 12 on cmf.tech website, e-commerce platform Flipkart and select retail outlets. The Buds Pro 2 will also be available alongside the CMF Phone 1 at the pop-up drop on July 9 at Lulu Mall in Bengaluru.


As for the introductory offers, Nothing is offering a discount of Rs 1000 on both the buds and the watch for customers purchasing the CMF Phone 1 through Flipkart.


CMF Watch Pro 2: Details


The CMF Watch Pro 2 sports a 1.32-inch AMOLED display and comes with interchangeable bezel design for customisation. Additionally, the company said that the smartwatch comes with over 100 watch faces for further personalisation.


As for the features, the Watch Pro 2 supports more than 120 sports modes and automatic recognition of 5 sports. It also provides heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂), and stress level monitoring functionality. Other notable features include Bluetooth calling, music and camera control. The watch comes with IP68 rating for resistance against dust and water ingress. Nothing said that the smartwatch will offer battery life up to 11 days.


CMF Buds Pro 2: Details


The CMF Buds Pro 2 features dual audio drivers, a 11mm bass driver and a 6mm tweeter. Additionally, the earbuds support high-resolution audio over wireless utilising Bluetooth codecs like LDAC (Lossless Digital Audio Codec). The CMF Buds Pro 2 also gets hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) of up to 50dB and a frequency range of 5000Hz. For calling, the earbuds feature a 6 mic setup that comes with Clear Voice Technology 2.0 and Wind-Noise Reduction 2.0 for clear voice reception. Nothing said that the CMF Buds Pro 2 offers 43 hours of total battery life and 7 hours of playback time on a 10-minute charge.


The Buds also features a rotatable dial on its case that the company calls the Smart Dial. Nothing said that the users will be able to control every aspect of sound using this dial such as volume levels and more.

First Published: Jul 08 2024 | 2:29 PM IST



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YouTube updates audio eraser tool to help creators deal with copyrights

YouTube updates audio eraser tool to help creators deal with copyrights


YouTube has released an updated version of the eraser tool with which creators can remove copyrighted music from their videos without affecting other audio elements such as the dialog or sound effects. When a video faces a copyright issue then there are restrictions on whether it can be viewed or monetised. Previously users could mute all the audio in the copyrighted segment or remove the copyright segment completely. With the new feature, users can remove just the portion affected by the copyright without having to take down the video.


YouTube chief Neal Mohan announced about the eraser tool in a post on X that reads “Good news, creators: our updated Erase Song tool helps you easily remove copyright-claimed music from your video (while leaving the rest of your audio intact).” The post is accompanied by a video which informs that YouTube has been working on testing the eraser tool for a while but it was not as accurate in removing a copyright song. The video also notes that the new tool utilises an AI-powered algorithm to detect and remove songs without impacting other audio.


YouTube has stated a caution on its support page that at times the algorithm might fail to remove just the song or not work if the song is hard to remove. Users can trim out the segment, replace the song or mute the song. Creators can also choose to “Mute all sound in the claimed segment”.


After the video is edited, YouTube will remove the content ID claim, YouTube’s own way of recognising use of copyrighted content in different clips.

First Published: Jul 08 2024 | 1:44 PM IST



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Apple slates AI-powered Siri for 2025, ChatGPT integration in 2024: Report

Apple slates AI-powered Siri for 2025, ChatGPT integration in 2024: Report


Apple is reportedly set to roll out an artificial intelligence-powered Siri virtual assistant on iPhones in the spring of next year. According to a Bloomberg report, the AI-powered Siri, featuring new capabilities, will enter beta testing in January with a public rollout scheduled for the spring, likely as part of the iOS 18.4 system update. However, the new interface for the virtual assistant, along with OpenAI’s ChatGPT integration, is expected to be released by the end of 2024.


AI-Powered Siri and Apple Intelligence

The AI-powered Siri is expected to be the highlight feature of iOS 18, along with a suite of new AI features for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, collectively referred to as Apple Intelligence. The new version of Siri will feature an interactive interface with enhanced control over in-app actions for native Apple apps. Additionally, the AI-backed Siri will offer improved contextual understanding for more personalised responses. A significant feature will be the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing users to send queries or prompts directly to ChatGPT for assistance.


Beta Testing and availability


Apple has begun rolling out developer beta versions of its iOS 18 operating system, but none of the Apple Intelligence features are yet available for testing.


Earlier reports from Bloomberg indicated that some AI-powered tools in iOS 18 would only be available as previews on the next-generation iPhone models. Traditionally, Apple releases the entire version of the new operating system on the new iPhone model; however, this approach is expected to change with the iPhone 16 series. Additionally, the report stated that Apple Intelligence features would likely be available only in American English initially, and users might have to join a waitlist to access some of the new features.

First Published: Jul 08 2024 | 1:12 PM IST



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Apple Watch Series 10 could bring anniversary special surprises: Report

Apple Watch Series 10 could bring anniversary special surprises: Report


Representative Image: Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 10 is reportedly set to feature a larger display and a sleek design. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple plans to introduce significant changes to the standard Apple Watch in the next generation series to commemorate its tenth anniversary. The next-generation Apple Watch could sport a display size similar to the Apple Watch Ultra models. Additionally, Apple might brand the next Watch series as an anniversary model, similar to how the company rebranded the 2017 iPhone model as iPhone “X”.


Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3: Design


According to the Bloomberg report, Apple has internally codenamed two models of the Watch Series 10 as N217 and N218. Both models are anticipated to feature larger displays, comparable in size to the Apple Watch Ultra’s display. Additionally, these watches are expected to be thinner while maintaining a design similar to the current generation model.


As for the next-generation Apple Watch Ultra, the report indicated that the high-end model is not expected to undergo significant design changes.


Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3: Performance and Apple Intelligence


Both the Apple Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 3 are expected to be powered by a new chip. This new processor is reportedly designed to support future AI-powered tools and features, although Apple Intelligence AI features will not be integrated into the wearables at this time.


Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3: Features


Apple intended to introduce new health monitoring features, including high blood pressure detection and Sleep Apnea detection, in this year’s Apple Watch models. However, these features have been delayed due to reliability issues during testing. The Sleep Apnea detection feature, in particular, requires blood oxygen saturation level measurement, which has led to a legal dispute with Masimo Corp.


The report suggested that Apple could announce the new features at the anticipated launch event in late September but may not release them until a later date.


Apple is also working on glucose monitoring for Apple Watches, but this feature is not expected to be available on the Apple Watch Series 10 this year.

First Published: Jul 08 2024 | 12:30 PM IST



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WhatsApp: Soon, you could send images to Meta AI for questions and edits

WhatsApp: Soon, you could send images to Meta AI for questions and edits


WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow users to send images to Meta AI for questions or edits using prompts. According to WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo, this feature was identified in the WhatsApp beta version 2.24.14.20 for Android. With this feature, Meta AI will respond after users upload images and can also edit them if requested.


This feature will enable Meta AI to answer users’ questions related to the images, such as identifying locations or providing context. Users can also choose to have Meta AI edit their photos directly within the chat by sharing a prompt.


It is currently unclear to what extent Meta AI will be able to edit photos, whether it will be limited to minor changes or involve an AI-powered suite of photo editing features. This functionality will require Meta to evaluate and face-scan the uploaded photos. Reportedly, users will have the option to delete their photos whenever they wish.


The feature is still in development, and there is no certainty regarding when it will be available publicly.


Moreover, Meta has reportedly incorporated additional image-generation features into WhatsApp. These include a beta feature allowing Meta AI to create avatars for users based on their photos. Currently, Meta AI primarily offers text-related capabilities, but with these new features, it will expand into image-related functionalities as well.


Meta is also reportedly developing a new AI feature for WhatsApp that will enable users to generate images of themselves in various backgrounds and themes. According to a report by WABetaInfo, these AI-powered image generation capabilities have been identified in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android. Although the feature is still under development, it may be included in a future app update.

First Published: Jul 08 2024 | 12:20 PM IST



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