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Samsung announces offers on Galaxy S24 Ultra, unveils Yellow colour variant

Samsung announces offers on Galaxy S24 Ultra, unveils Yellow colour variant

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 3:01 PM IST


Samsung India on June 21 introduced the Galaxy S24 Ultra in a new Titanium Yellow colour option. Alongside, the India unit of the South Korean electronics maker announced bank cashback, upgrade offers, and no-interest equated monthly instalment across all models of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The smartphone is now offered in four colour options – Titanium Yellow, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Black – and three RAM and storage configurations at Rs 129,999 onwards. Check the details below:


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Price and offers


12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 129,999


12GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs 139,999


12GB RAM + 1TB storage: Rs 159,999


Customers can avail a cashback of Rs 6,000 while purchasing the smartphone using select bank cards. Additionally, the company is offering an upgrade bonus of up to Rs 6,000 on top of the exchange value on trade-in deals. For customers not opting for the bank cashback, the company is offering an upgrade bonus of up to Rs 12,000 on trade-in deals. Or, customers can avail up to 24-month no-cost EMI and an upgrade bonus of up to Rs 6,000 in trade-in deals.


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Specifications


  • Display: 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate, Vision booster


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy


  • RAM: 12GB


  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB


  • Rear Camera: 200MP (OIS) + 12MP ultra-wide-angle + 50MP telephoto 5x (OIS) + 10MP telephoto 3x (OIS)


  • Front Camera: 12MP


  • Battery: 5,000 mAh


  • Construction: Titanium frame


  • Protection: Gorilla Glass Armor, IP68


  • Weight: 232g


  • Thickness: 8.6mm

First Published: Jun 21 2024 | 3:01 PM IST



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Hindustan Zinc, AEsir Tech tie up for developing next-gen zinc batteries

Hindustan Zinc, AEsir Tech tie up for developing next-gen zinc batteries

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Technology


The MoU is in line with the company’s efforts towards exploring emerging applications of zinc. (Representative Image)

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 2:47 PM IST


Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Friday said it has partnered with US-based AEsir Technologies, Inc for development of next-generation zinc batteries.


The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AEsir Technologies, Inc., a company that specialises in next-generation zinc battery technologies, to be the preferred supplier of zinc, a key raw material, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) said in a statement.


The MoU is in line with the company’s efforts towards exploring emerging applications of zinc in the clean energy transition, it said, adding that zinc batteries are revolutionising energy storage due to their corrosion resistance, cost-effectiveness, recyclability, stability and environmental friendliness.


“This partnership with AEsir Technologies is yet another step in our ongoing developmental work in the emerging clean technology space.


“By providing high-quality zinc for cutting-edge energy storage, we are opening sophisticated new avenues for environmentally friendly solutions for a greener tomorrow,” HZL Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra said.


AEsir Technologies CEO and Co-Founder, Randy Moore said energy storage is at the forefront of every major innovation in the energy transition space and “zinc batteries are the best story around energy storage”.


“…This collaboration with Hindustan Zinc provides us with critical raw material for the development of next-gen nickel-zinc batteries,” Moore added.


AESir’s Nickel Zinc (NiZn) batteries have proven dependable and successful in the high-end defence sector, including aerospace and marine, renewable energy and critical infrastructure for data centres and 5G telecom, the statement said.


Zinc-based batteries have emerged as a compelling alternative to other modern energy storage solutions, delivering higher power at lower costs with minimal maintenance and longer life spans of up to 20 years. This makes them ideal for large-scale energy storage in industrial settings, it added.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Jun 21 2024 | 2:47 PM IST



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Xiaomi to launch Redmi 13 budget 5G phone in India on Jul 9: What to expect

Xiaomi to launch Redmi 13 budget 5G phone in India on Jul 9: What to expect

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 2:04 PM IST


Xiaomi is set to launch in India the Redmi 13 5G smartphone on July 9 at 12 pm. The launch date and timing was confirmed through the product listing page on e-commerce platform Amazon India and Xiaomi website. Both the websites highlight key specifications of the upcoming budget 5G smartphone. According to the listing pages, the Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and will pack a 5,030 mAh battery supported by a 30W fast charger. Check the complete details below:


Redmi 13 5G: What to expect


The Redmi 13 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It will be Xiaomi’s first budget smartphone based on its latest HyperOS operating system. The smartphone will be powered by a 5,030 mAh battery, supported by a 33W fast charging.


The unveiled images also show that Redmi 13 5G will feature a flat back design with flat edges. Similar to its predecessor, the smartphone will have two protrusions to feature a camera sensor and third to hold a ring light. It will feature a 108MP primary camera. The device will feature a glass sandwich design and will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone will be offered in Light Blue and Light Pink colour options with glass back design.


Redmi 13 5G: Pricing


Although the official price has not been announced, the price is expected to be similar to its precursor Redmi 12 5G. Price for Redmi 12 5G starts at Rs, 11999 in India for 4GB+128GB variant.

First Published: Jun 21 2024 | 2:04 PM IST



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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 could feature Apple AirPods inspired design: Report

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 could feature Apple AirPods inspired design: Report

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Technology


Representative image: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 1:46 PM IST

Samsung is reportedly planning a major design overhaul for its upcoming Galaxy Buds 3 wireless earbuds. According to a report by The Verge, Samsung would likely depart from its rounded buds-like design in favour of an Apple AirPods inspired design with the Galaxy Buds 3. The report also stated that Samsung might be working on a Pro version of the Galaxy Buds 3 as well, which would feature a similar design.


Samsung is anticipated to unveil the Galaxy Buds 3 series along with its next-generation watches and foldable devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event, which is expected on July 10. Earlier this month, 9To5Google reported that Samsung in its Members app for Galaxy devices has added support for Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro, and Galaxy Ring, suggesting that these devices could be made official soon.


Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 series: Details


The upcoming Galaxy Buds will likely bring the biggest design change in the product’s history, featuring a stem design instead of the pod design that it has carried to date. Samsung is likely to adopt the new design to improve the microphone quality as mics placed on the stem offers closer proximity to the mouth and even better directional voice reception.


In addition to the buds, the case will go through a redesign too. According to media reports, the Galaxy Buds 3 series will get a rectangular design with a transparent lid that will sport the Samsung branding. The redesigned case will open up vertically, offering access to the top of the buds with the stem sliding into the cavity.


While Samsung might be working on a Pro version of the Galaxy Buds, it would likely get a similar design to the standard model with hardware improvements on the inside.

First Published: Jun 21 2024 | 1:46 PM IST



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Why limit AI features to iPhone 15 Pro models and onwards? Apple explains

Why limit AI features to iPhone 15 Pro models and onwards? Apple explains

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Technology


Apple Intelligence (Source: Apple)

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 1:18 PM IST


At its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence features that will collectively be called the Apple Intelligence. The US-based technology giant is poised to bring AI-powered features to devices based on Apple A17 Pro and M1 and onwards chips. This essentially limits the Apple Intelligence to iPhone 15 Pro models in the current iPhone line-up. Naturally, the future iPhones will support AI features, but older generation models and the baseline models in the latest iPhone 15 series are excluded. Why? Apple executives explained:


According to a report by Fonearena, during a talk show at the Apple’s annual developers conference, Apple’s software engineering chief, Craig Federighi, said that while Apple wants to bring new features to older devices, Apple Intelligence features require specific hardware to function correctly.


The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are powered by A17 Pro chip, which features a 16-core Neural engine. It is this section of the processor that is tasked with handling AI workloads. Compared to the Neural engine on the A16 bionic chip, which powers the vanilla iPhone 15 models, A17 Pro offers more processing power. Federighi also said that all Apple Intelligence compatible devices need to have at least 8GB RAM, which is also a key aspect for running AI tasks.


However, older generation Apple devices are not completely incapable of running AI models. During the talk show, Apple’s head of the machine learning department, John Giannandrea said, “You could, in theory, run these models on a very old device, but it would be so slow that it would not be useful.” He explained that inference, which is essentially the process of running a large language model (LLM), is “incredibly computationally expensive” and depends on “a combination of bandwidth in the device” along with the size of the Neural Engine.


When asked if limiting the Apple Intelligence to recent iPhones is part of a plan to boost sales of newer and more expensive iPhone models, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s marketing chief denied it and said that if that would have been the case, “we would have been smart enough just to do our most recent iPads and Macs too, wouldn’t we?”

First Published: Jun 21 2024 | 1:18 PM IST



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YouTube starts cancelling premium subscriptions purchased using VPN: Report

YouTube starts cancelling premium subscriptions purchased using VPN: Report

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jun 21 2024 | 12:41 PM IST


YouTube is cancelling premium subscription of those accounts where the country of signup does not match the users’ location. If the user has purchased a YouTube premium subscription using a virtual private network (VPN) to set the country where it is cheaper, then the user could possibly lose the subscription, reported The Verge.


According to the report, many users have reportedly found their subscription to be automatically cancelled. Reportedly, YouTube is also sending emails to users about the cancellation of YouTube Premium at dates specified by the company. When the user restarts the membership, YouTube asks for a card with the address of the current residence of the user.


Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube’s Premium prices are decided on the basis of purchasing power and consumer expectations, which results in varying prices across the world. Users have utilised this difference in prices to subscribe from a location where the premium subscription is offered at lower prices. After subscribing via this method, the Premium service does not require VPN.


YouTube spokesperson Paul Pennington told American technology news website The Verge that the company has systems in place to determine the location of users. YouTube is asking users to change the subscription billing information to their current location and subscribe from payment methods of their countries so that pricing could also be charged according to the region.


In order to encourage more users to buy Premium subscription, YouTube has been cracking down on users who find a loophole in their system and use spoofing tactics. Few days ago, YouTube users also started facing buffering issues and seeing an error when using a third party ad blocker. YouTube has said that using ad blockers is a breach of its Terms of Service.

First Published: Jun 21 2024 | 12:41 PM IST



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