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Razr 50 series: Motorola unveils 2024 flip-style foldable smartphone lineup

Razr 50 series: Motorola unveils 2024 flip-style foldable smartphone lineup

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (left) and Razr 50 (right)

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 4:57 PM IST


China’s Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola on June 25 unveiled the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra, its 2024 flip-style foldable smartphones in the Razr 50 family. Both the models bring major upgrades over the predecessors, including a full-sized cover display on the baseline model and an even bigger cover display and a 2x telephoto camera on the Ultra model. As for the seasonal upgrades, the Ultra model is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and the Razr 50 is powered by Mediatek Dimensity 7300x.


While the smartphones have been launched in the brand’s home country for now, the global variant of the smartphones are likely to be unveiled soon and are expected to be along the same line as the models launched in China.


Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: Details


The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 system-on-chip (SoC), paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS-4 storage. The flip-style foldable sports a 4-inch fullHD pOLED cover screen of up to 165Hz refresh rate. The display is rated for 100 per cent DCI-P3 colour space with support for HDR10+. When unfolded, the smartphone presents a 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED panel of 165 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness level of 3000 nits. The main display supports Dolby Vision HDR.


In the imaging department, the Ultra model gets a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera that can zoom up to 2x at sensor level for optical zoom quality. As for the front facing camera, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra gets a 32-megapixel shooter in a punch-hole design on the main display. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery and gets 45W wired charging support, the phone also supports 15W wireless charging.


Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: Specifications


  • Main Display: 6.9-inch pOLED, FHD+, 165Hz refresh rate, 3000nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision HDR


  • Cover Display: 4-inch pOLED, 1080p resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3


  • RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X


  • Storage: 256GB / 512GB UFS 4


  • Rear camera: 50MP primary + 50MP telephoto (2x zoom)


  • Front camera: 32MP


  • Battery: 4000mAh


  • Charging: 45W wired, 15W wireless


  • OS: Android 14


Motorola Razr 50: Details


The baseline model in the Razr 50 series features a large 3.6-inch fullHD pOLED cover display of 90Hz refresh rate. The main display is a 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED foldable panel of 120Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits of peak brightness level. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chip and gets up to 12GB RAM and 512GB on-board storage options.


For imaging, the smartphone gets a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens. At the front, the baseline model gets the same 32MP shooter as the Ultra model. The smartphone is powered by a 4,200 mAh battery and gets support for both wired and wireless charging at 30W and 15W, respectively.


Motorola Razr 50: Specifications


  • Main Display: 6.9-inch pOLED, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000nits peak brightness


  • Cover Display: 3.6-inch pOLED, 1066 x 1056 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate


  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300X


  • RAM: 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4


  • Storage: 256GB / 512GB UFS 2


  • Rear Camera: 50MP primary + 13MP Ultra-wide


  • Front camera: 32MP


  • Battery: 4200mAh


  • Charging: 30W wired, 15W wireless


  • OS: Android 14

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 4:57 PM IST



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HMD launches Nokia feature phones with built-in YouTube, YouTube Music, UPI

HMD launches Nokia feature phones with built-in YouTube, YouTube Music, UPI

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Nokia 3210, Nokia 235, Nokia 220

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 4:32 PM IST


Finnish mobile phone maker Human Mobile Devices (HMD) on June 25 launched in India three Nokia-branded feature phones – the Nokia 3210, Nokia 220 4G, and Nokia 235 5G. All three feature phones come with YouTube, YouTube Music, and Unified Payment Interface (UPI) apps. These new additions to Nokia feature phone line-up in India will be available online on HMD website and e-commerce platform Amazon India, and offline at select retail stores.


Nokia 3210: Details


The feature phone features design language inspired from the same model number launched in the 90s. The 2024 model boasts a 1450mAh battery, which it said offers up to nine and a half hours of talk time. The device features a 2MP camera, a flash torch and the Snake game. For digital payments , the Nokia 3210 has a preloaded UPI application approved by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to let users scan and pay easily.


Nokia 3210 arrives with a suite of eight apps, which include Weather, News, Sokoban, Cricket Score, 2048 Game and Tetris. The Nokia 3210 will be available in Scuba Blue, Grunge Black and Y2K Gold colour options.


Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 235 4G: Details


The Nokia 235 4G features a 2.8-inch IPS display. This feature phone has a 2MP rear camera and is available in three colour options: Blue, Black and Purple. A revamped Nokia 220 4G features 2.8-inch IPS display and has preloaded UPI applications. It has a USB type-C charging port and is available in Peach and Black colour options.


Price and availability


The three devices are available on the official website of HMD, e-commerce platform Amazon and retail outlets. Nokia 3210 is priced at Rs 3,999. The Nokia 235 4G is priced at Rs 3,749 and the Nokia 220 4G is priced at Rs 3,249.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 4:32 PM IST



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WhatsApp tests status update makeover in Android beta version: What is new

WhatsApp tests status update makeover in Android beta version: What is new

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 3:42 PM IST


WhatsApp could redesign the status update section on the Android app to make it easier for users to preview status without losing the option to view profile pictures of the contact that has posted it. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform has been working on revamping the design interface for the status update tray, but this is the first time the layout and other design elements have been available on the beta release. The redesigned status update section interface is rolling out to a few beta testers on the latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android and is expected to expand to more users in the upcoming days.

According to WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo, the status preview option is shown as a thumbnail on the right side of the screen for users who follow channels. There is a vertical list for status updates for users who do not follow any channel. In the vertical section, there is a redesigned thumbnail for profile photos and the status preview.


Previously, the profile photo would disappear and only status would be visible. This new feature will place the thumbnail next to profile photo and allow users to easily look at the contacts and browse updates.


Meta-owned WhatsApp has been trying to offer improved features to users. Recently, WhatsApp introduced a feature to let users set HD quality as default for sending photos and videos through chats. The feature has started rolling out to both iOS and Android users. Users can choose to send high resolution photos and videos by going to WhatsApp’s settings on their device, selecting ‘Storage and Data’ and selecting ‘HD quality’ as media upload quality. Additionally, WhatsApp also introduced a feature called “Calling Update”. The update includes support for screen sharing with audio, increased participants for video calls across devices and, putting spotlight on the speaker.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 3:42 PM IST



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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series gets new colour variants in India: Take a look

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series gets new colour variants in India: Take a look

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Redmi Note 13 Pro in Scarlet Red and Note 13 in Chromatic Purple

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 2:33 PM IST


Xiaomi has introduced new colour variants of the Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G models. The India unit of the Chinese smartphone brand on June 25 announced that the Redmi Note 13 Pro smartphone will be available in a new Scarlet Red coloured variant, which will be added to the existing palette of Arctic White, Midnight Black, and Coral Purple colours. Similarly, the standard Redmi Note 13 is getting a Chromatic Purple colour option besides Prism Gold, Arctic White, and Stealth Black colours.


Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series new colours: Price and availability


Both the Scarlet Red coloured variant of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Chromatic Purple colour for the Redmi Note 13 are now available for purchases on Mi online store, Mi Home, e-commerce platforms Amazon India and Flipkart, and at select retail stores.


Xiaomi has also announced a price drop for both the smartphones. The Redmi Note 13 Pro will be available at Rs 24,999 onwards, which is Rs 1000 less than the launch price of Rs 25,999. Additionally, customers purchasing the smartphone can avail a discount of up to Rs 3000 on HDFC, ICICI, SBI and Axis bank cards.


Similarly, the Redmi Note 13 is available for Rs 1000 less than its launch price, starting at Rs 16,999. Customers can avail a discount of up to Rs 1,500 on using HDFC, ICICI, SBI and Axis Bank cards.


Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G: Specification


  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (resolution), 120Hz (refresh rates), 1800nits (peak brightness)


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2


  • RAM: up to 12GB


  • Storage: up to 256GB


  • Rear Camera: 200MP (Samsung ISOCELL HP3) OIS + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro


  • Front Camera: 16MP


  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 67W fast charging


  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP54


Redmi Note 13 5G: Specification


  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz (refresh rates)


  • Processor:  MediaTek Dimensity 6080


  • RAM: up to 12GB


  • Storage: up to 256GB


  • Rear Camera: 108MP (f/1.7) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro


  • Front Camera: 16MP


  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 33W fast charging


  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP54

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 2:33 PM IST



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Google rolls out Gemini AI in side panel for Gmail and other workspace apps

Google rolls out Gemini AI in side panel for Gmail and other workspace apps

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Gemini on the Gmail side Panel

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 2:06 PM IST

Google has started rolling out Gemini AI in the side panel of workspace apps such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, as announced during the I/O developers conference in May. The US-based software giant has made the Gemini AI available on the side panel on Gmail for web, too.


Google said that leveraging Gemini in side panel, users can summarise, analyse and generate content based on insights from emails, documents and more without having to switch apps or tabs. Additionally, the side panel will use Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro model with a larger context window and improved reasoning.


Google said that the change will be available to Google Workspace customers with Gemini Business and Enterprise add-on, Gemini Education and Education Premium add-on, or Google One AI Premium subscription. The new features are now rolling out gradually and will be available to all customers by July 8.


Here is everything new coming to Google Workspace:


Gemini side panel in Google Workspace apps


Docs: Google said that Gemini in Docs side panel will help users write and refine their content. Additionally, it will assist users to summarise information and create based off files and more.


Slides: Gemini in the side panel for Slides will be able to generate new slides, generate custom images, summarise presentation and more.


Sheets: Google said that the Gemini powered side panel on Sheets will help users track and organise data. It will be capable of creating tables and generating formulas to carry out specific tasks.


Drive: Utilising Gemini on the side panel, users will be able to summarise multiple documents at once from their Google Drive. Gemini will assist them to get quick facts and information from stored documents and files without having to click on every individual item.


Gemini side panel in Gmail on web


Leveraging Gemini on the side panel for Gmail, users can ask the AI assistant to summarise an email thread, suggest responses, draft an email or even ask questions to find specific information from emails within your inbox or from your Google Drive files.


While Gemini in Gmail offers assistance within the platform, it also draws information from other Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive.


Gemini on Gmail app for Android and iOS


Google is also rolling out Gemini in side panel-like features to the Gmail app for Android and iOS. The company said that with the new update, users will be able to analyse email threads and see a summarised view with the key highlights, just as with the side panel on the web version. The changes in the app have also started rolling out and will be available to all eligible end users in the coming days.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 2:06 PM IST



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Apple blocks OS emulators on iPhones, but allows gaming emulators: Report

Apple blocks OS emulators on iPhones, but allows gaming emulators: Report

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Delta Game emulator on iPhone

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 1:40 PM IST

Apple allows retro gaming console emulator applications on iPhones through the App Store, but the US-based technology giant is denying the same to operating system emulators. According to a report by The Verge, Apple has rejected App Store submissions of iDOS 3, which emulates disk operating systems (DOS) like MS-DOS, and UTM SE, that lets users emulate operating systems like Windows 10, Windows 11, and more on iOS. According to the report Apple said that these apps violate guidelines of the App Store.


Earlier this year Apple updated its guidelines that allowed retro game console emulators, mini games and HTML5 mini apps on iPhones under guideline 4.7.


In a statement to The Verge, Chaoji Li, the developer of iDOS 3 said that their app offers emulation but it is not emulating a retro gaming console and according to the Apple App Review Guideline, the company will only allow retro game console emulators on iPhones. Li said that he asked Apple about the changes in the app required to be compliant, but the company “had no idea”.


Similarly UTM, the developer of UTM SE app posted on X stating that the Apple’s App Store Review board “determined  that ‘PC is not a console’ regardless of the fact that there are retro Windows / DOS games for the PC that UTM SE can be useful in running.” The developer also stated that Apple is not letting UTM SE on third party app marketplaces either as the guideline 4.7 is applicable to Notarization Review Guidelines too.


Apple, earlier this year, announced compatibility for alternative marketplaces for app distribution on Apple’s iPhone operating system – iOS in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). However, the change has faced backlash from multiple app developers including Microsoft’s Xbox, Spotify and more for the notarization requirements. This essentially means that the apps will be required to go through the same security check that other iOS apps go through.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 1:40 PM IST



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