by Hansraj Agrawal | Jun 28, 2024 | Technology
CMF Phone 1 (Image: Nothing)
3 min read Last Updated : Jun 28 2024 | 3:47 PM IST
Nothing has confirmed the processor offering that will power its CMF Phone 1. The British consumer electronics brand on June 28 announced that the CMF Phone 1 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 system-on-chip (SoC). The Dimensity 7300 chip is built on the 4nm architecture from the Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). It is an 8-core chip with support for 5G connectivity.
Said to be the entry point to the Nothing’s ecosystem of devices, the
CMF Phone 1 is scheduled to launch on July 8 alongside CMF Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2. In a run-up to the launch, Nothing has revealed some of the key specification details about the smartphone and the ecosystem devices. Here are the details:
CMF Phone 1: What we know so far
While Nothing has confirmed that the CMF Phone 1 will be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300, it has also been revealing details about the smartphone’s key components such as display and more on its official handle on X (formerly twitter). Nothing has said that the CMF Phone 1 will feature a 6.67-inch SuperAMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the panel will support HDR10+ visuals and offer a peak brightness level of 2000 nits.
In addition to the display panel, Nothing has confirmed that the smartphone will get up to 16GB RAM.
CMF Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2: What we know so far
The company has confirmed that the second generation of the CMF Buds Pro wireless earbuds will feature dual audio drivers set up on the inside for improved audio output. In addition to this the Buds Pro 2 will get a rotating dial on the charging case which the company calls Smart Dial. The Smart Dial on the case will be customisable for “intuitive sound control”, according to the company.
Similarly, for the CMF Watch Pro 2, the company has confirmed that the smartwatch will get an aluminium alloy body and a circular dial. The image shared by the company also suggests that the Watch Pro 2 will get a rotating crown dial on the side for added functionality.
First Published: Jun 28 2024 | 3:47 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Jun 28, 2024 | Technology
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 28 2024 | 3:00 PM IST
OnePlus has launched the Ace 3 Pro, an inaugural smartphone powered by its Glacier Battery. Alongside, the Chinese smartphone maker launched the
OnePlus Pad Pro in its home country. Both the devices are expected to come to India, too. However, there has been no official confirmation from the brand as yet.
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro: Details
The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is powered by a 6,100mAh battery, making it the biggest battery in OnePlus handsets. The smartphone supports 100W Super Flash charging.
The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro sports a 6.78-inch fullHD+ AMOLED curved screen of 120Hz refresh rate, with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and the brand has claimed that this is the first Android device capable of running Genshin Impact video game at 120fps. The device boots Android 14-based ColorOS 14.1 out-of-the-box.
The smartphone arrives with up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. Talking about the camera, it features a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS (optical image stabilisation), an 8MP ultrawide lens and 2MP macro lens. For selfies and video calls, a 16MP camera is offered on the front.
The device boasts IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Connectivity is covered by near-field communication (NFC), Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 7.
The device is offered in Green Field Blue, Supercar Porcelain Collector’s Edition, and Titanium Mirror Silver colour options.
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro: Specifications
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Display: 6.78-inch 3D AMOLED flexible curved screen, 120Hz refresh rate
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Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
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RAM: up to 24GB
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Storage: up to 1TB
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Rear camera: 50MP primary with OIS + 8MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro
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Front camera: 16MP
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Battery: 6,100mAh
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Charging: 100W
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OS: Android 14-based ColorOS 14.1
OnePlus Ace 3 Pro: Glacier Battery
The Glacier Battery has a high-capacity bionic silicon-carbon material, which OnePlus said has energy density much higher (23.1 per cent higher) than the energy density of standard graphite batteries. Additionally, the company said that despite higher capacities, batteries developed using OnePlus Glacier Battery technology offer higher charging speed, longer life and stable voltage.
First Published: Jun 28 2024 | 2:58 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Jun 28, 2024 | Technology
Honeywell Trueno U300, Suono P300 and P400
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 28 2024 | 2:38 PM IST
Hong Kong-based global electronic products manufacturer Secure Connection has expanded its India presence with a new personal audio product range, including three wireless Bluetooth speakers, under Honeywell branding. The newly launched speakers include Suono P300 and P400 under the Platinum series and Trueno U300 in the Ultimate Series. The company said that all three speakers offer versatility in use alongside durability features.
Honeywell Bluetooth speaker: Price and availability
Priced at Rs 1,149 onwards, Honeywell’s range of new Bluetooth speakers are now available in India at select retail outlets and e-commerce platforms Amazon India.
Honeywell Suono P300 and P400: Details
The Suono P300 has a 52mm audio driver that the company said ensures fine high frequency sound and deep bass in a stereo sound output. The speaker offers 10W of output power with the company claiming up to nine hours of playtime on a single charge. The speaker also comes with IPX4 rating for resistance against water ingress.
The Suono P400 speaker, on the other hand, has a bigger 78mm driver and offers 15W of output power. The speaker comes with IPX6 rating and gets RGB lights encircling the bass woofers.
Both the speakers support Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity and charge over the USB Type-C port. The speakers come with a built-in SD card slot and 3.5mm aux port for wired connectivity. The Honeywell Suono P300 and P400 Bluetooth speakers get Smart Talk features for hands-free accessibility and control.
Honeywell Trueno U300: Details
The new entrant into the brand’s Platinum series, the Trueno U300 speaker features dual audio drivers of 78mm that the company said enables premium stereo sound with clear audio reproduction. The Bluetooth speaker gets 20W of output power and offers up to a total of 13 hours of playback time on a single charge. The Trueno U300 also gets IPX6 rating for resistance against water ingress.
Similar to the platinum series speakers, the Trueno U300 speaker gets support for Bluetooth V5.3 and USB-C charging. The speaker also gets a microSD card Slot and 3.5mm aux support.
First Published: Jun 28 2024 | 2:38 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Jun 28, 2024 | Technology
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 28 2024 | 2:28 PM IST
Meta has announced AI Studio for Instagram in beta that will allow creators in the US to generate artificial intelligence-powered chatbots. Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg on the company’s broadcast channel on Instagram said that Instagram users will start seeing AI chatbots from creators and interest-based AIs on the platform in the coming weeks. “These will primarily show up in messaging for now, and will be clearly labelled as AI,” said Zuckerberg.
Zuckerberg also shared a few images of the Instagram profiles of select creators who have received the personalised chatbot to chat with followers. From the creator’s profile page, followers can tap on the “Message” button next to the follow button to start a conversation with the AI chatbot. Zukerberg said that Meta has been closely working with creators to build these AIs, so that it is helpful in answering questions it gets from followers.
Mark Zuckerberg on Instagram Broadcast
In addition to this, Zuckerberg said that the AI Studio is still in its early stages and the one available is the first beta version of the AI chatbots. “We’ll keep working on improving them, and make them available to more people soon’” he added.
Zuckerberg also shared a video interview on the channel where he detailed Meta’s strategy in the field of AI. In the interview Meta CEO said that these tools allow creators to create an “AI agent version of themselves to interact with their community”. He further added that in future Meta will allow users to create “UGC (user generated content) AI” which is not necessarily the AI version of themselves but a “virtual persona” that they want to exist.
First Published: Jun 28 2024 | 2:28 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Jun 28, 2024 | Technology
Apple iOS 18 developer beta 2
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 28 2024 | 12:59 PM IST
Apple released iOS 18 developer beta 2 earlier this week. The second beta of the upcoming operating system for iPhone packed several new features, including support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) in select regions – not in India. Soon after, operators in select regions enabled support for RCS on iPhone, allowing iPhone users to benefit from RCS features while conversing with people with Google Android.
Though enabled by default, RCS on iOS will not be enabled if you are using a mobile virtual network operator but once RCS is active on the iPhone, it will not be affected by what network carrier the Android recipient is.
After opening an iPhone conversation in Google Messages, RCS messages will be visible in the text field. Typing indicators, read receipts and high-resolution images and videos work fine.
Conversation will be signified as not end-to-end encrypted by Google Messages via a lock icon with a slash. Message details will show the “Type” as “Rich Communication Service Message” instead of “End-to-End Encryption Rich Communication Service Message” that it usually shows in conversations between Android to Android using RCS.
Google also offers its own end-to-end Encryption for one-on-one conversation and group conversations as well for Android Messages. Apple wants the RCS Universal Profile standard to be added with encryption, so Google will supposedly shift to alternatives in upcoming days.
Moreover, the conversations’ details page shows some missing settings. While talking to someone with an iPhone, there is no “Only send SMS & MMS messages” on/off toggle for that thread and neither is there a card to inform about the end-to-end encryption status unless the user switches SIMs from Android to iOS as previously.
In group conversations, users can change the name and let it sync with all members. A “Leave group” option is also given.
It is assumed that Google will update Messages to address these challenges before the iOS 18 launch.
First Published: Jun 28 2024 | 12:59 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Jun 28, 2024 | Technology
Representative image: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (Photo: Evan Blass @evleaks)
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 28 2024 | 12:33 PM IST
Samsung is anticipated to unveil an Ultra model in the Watch 7 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. While previous reports have offered insights into the specifications of the anticipated rugged smartwatch from Samsung, a report by 9To5Google suggests that the Ultra model will get an Apple Watch-like strap placement mechanism to swap the watch bands.
According to the report, the Galaxy Watch Ultra will get a band connector mechanism similar to that of Apple Watch. Samsung has traditionally used a spring-pin mechanism on its previous generation smartwatches to connect watch bands to the dial, however, the report suggests that the Ultra model of the Watch 7 series will get a new mechanism featuring buttons on the underbody, which when pressed will allow the watch band to slide out.
If true, the anticipated Galaxy Watch Ultra, with a new band connector mechanism will not allow users to swap bands that are compatible with the current generation Galaxy Watches. However, the report said that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 will get the traditional spring-pin mechanism, making it easy to customise for those who will upgrade from an older generation Galaxy Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: What to expect
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is expected to feature a titanium chassis and a square-shaped dial. The boxy frame would likely incorporate a circular display with sapphire glass protection. The smartwatch is expected to be offered in a dark grey colour with elements in orange alongside the frame. The watch would also likely feature an orange coloured rotating crown on the side of the frame alongside two buttons.
It is anticipated that the Ultra model would get a new microLED display technology for increased brightness compared to OLED screens. Some reports suggest that the watch could get as bright as 3,000 nits. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is expected to be powered by the new Exynos W940 chipset that is likely to debut with the Galaxy Watch 7 series.
Samsung would likely market the Galaxy Watch Ultra as an adventure watch. This would likely be supported by its battery capacity and durability features. According to reports, the Ultra model is expected to get up to 100 hours of battery life on a single charge. For durability, the Galaxy Watch Ultra could feature MIL-STD-810H certification for military standard durability. Additionally, an IP68 rating for resistance against water and dust is expected.
First Published: Jun 28 2024 | 12:33 PM IST
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