by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 7, 2024 | Technology
Following Google and Samsung, OnePlus has started rolling out generative AI features on select smartphones, according to a report by 9To5Google. The Chinese smartphone brand has reportedly introduced new features such as AI Summarizer, Article Summaries, and AI GC Remover with the new ColorOS update in the company’s home country. According to the report, the update is rolling out to select
OnePlus 12-series and 11-series users in China.
AI Summarizer on OnePlus is said to generate a summary of a phone call and also notes key details such as times, places and actions that were mentioned on the call.
The AI GC Remover reportedly works similar to Google’s Magic Editor on the Pixel 8 series that uses gen-AI to edit subjects within a picture.
The report states that OnePlus is adding another feature called Breeno Touch, which brings Google’s Circle to Search like ability to OnePlus devices. This feature recognises on-screen content and allows users to search the web for related results.
The company has not yet confirmed if these AI features will make way onto the global variants of the smartphones that do not run on Oppo’s ColorOS.
Earlier this week, Samsung in a press note said that the Google-powered Circle to Search exclusivity for the Galaxy and Pixel devices ends in September. This suggests that the feature, which is currently available on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series smartphone, could likely be available across Android devices from later this year.
Google has not commented about the availability of this feature on other Android devices. However, it is expected that the feature would be available to more users by the end of this year. Google has already rolled out the Circle to Search feature for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones.
First Published: Feb 07 2024 | 5:25 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 7, 2024 | Technology
Xiaomi has confirmed that its 14-series smartphones will launch globally on February 25. Xiaomi’s official handle on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) posted a picture with the title “
Xiaomi 14 Series” along with a caption that read, “Something grand is coming on February 25, 2024.”
The Chinese smartphone brand will be launching its Xiaomi14-series just a day ahead of the Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC), where the company is expected to showcase its new devices, including Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powered Xiaomi Pad 7.
The Xiaomi 14-series is already available in the company’s home country and encompasses two models- Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. Both smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and boots Xiaomi’s new “HyperOS” based on Android 14, out of the box. Here are all the specification details of both smartphones:
Xiaomi 14 Pro: Specifications (China)
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Display: 6.73-inch 2K AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rates, 3000nits peak brightness
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Processor: QualcommSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
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RAM: 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
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Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0
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Rear Camera: 50 MP (OIS) + 50MP Telephoto (3.2x zoom) + 50MP Ultra-wide
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Front Camera: 32MP
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Battery: 4880mAh, 120W charging
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OS: Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14
Xiaomi 14: Specifications (China)
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Display: 6.36-inch 1.5K OLED display, 120Hz refresh rates, 3000nits peak brightness
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Processor: QualcommSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
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RAM: 8GB/12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
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Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0
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Rear Camera: 50 MP (OIS) + 50MP Telephoto (3.2x zoom) + 50MP Ultra-wide
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Front Camera: 32MP
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Battery: 4610 mAh, 90W charging
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OS: Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14
First Published: Feb 07 2024 | 3:55 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 7, 2024 | Technology
Taiwanese electronic brand
ASUS has launched its Chromebook CM14 in India. Powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, the Chromebook features a metal-reinforced chassis to comply with US military standards. Available in Gravity Grey colourway, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 comes with a 180 degree lay-flat hinge for flexibility.
The chromebook is now available on the e-commerce platform Amazon India, starting at Rs 26,990.
ASUS Chromebook CM14: Specifications
Powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 520 chip along with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB on-board storage, the Chromebook CM14 boots up Google’s ChromeOS, which is capable of running Android apps from the Play Store. The Chromebook sports a 14-inch FHD LCD panel in 16:9 aspect ratio that can go up to 220 nits in brightness.
The built-in camera on the Chromebook CM14 can record at 720p and comes with Face Auto Exposure, or Face AE. With Face AE, the integrated webcam tracks the user’s face while on a video conference and adjusts the light according to the brightness of the environment for more clarity.
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Display: 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) LCD anti-glare display, 16:9 aspect ratio, 220 nits peak brightness
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Processor: MediaTek Kompanio 520 chip
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RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
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Storage: 128GB eMMC
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Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1 x microSD card reader, 1 x 3.5 mm audio combo jack, 1 x Nano Kensington lock
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Camera: 720p HD camera with webcam shutter
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Speakers: 2 x built-in speakers, Dual-array microphones
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Keyboard: Full-size backlit keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel
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Battery: 42 Wh 2-cell battery, 45W charging through USB-C
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Operating system: Google ChromeOS
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Connectivity: Dual band 2×2 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3
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Dimensions: 32.46 x 22.67 x 1.83 cm
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Weight: 1.45 kg
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Durability: MIL-STD 810H US military standard
First Published: Feb 07 2024 | 2:20 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 7, 2024 | Technology
German audio equipment brand Sennheiser on February 7 launched in India the ACCENTUM Plus wireless headphones. The headphone boasts hybrid active noise cancelling (ANC), fold-flat design, large 37mm audio drivers, and up to 50 hours battery life. Below are the details:
ACCENTUM Plus: Price and availability
Priced at Rs 15,990, the ACCENTUM Plus wireless headphones are now available for pre-orders on Sennheiser’s website and e-commerce platform Amazon India. Open sale for the headphones will start on February 14. As for the introductory offers, the company is offering a discount of Rs 1,000 on pre-orders.
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus: Details
The ACCENTUM Plus wireless headphones feature a 37mm dynamic transducer, supported by Sennheiser’s Sound Personalization mode that it said adapts to listener’s sonic preferences. The company said that the Adaptive ANC on the headphones optimises noise targets to constantly adapt to changes in the wearer’s environment. The headphones have a touch panel on the right earcup for controls, including volume, media, and ANC.
Apart from the claimed on-battery playtime of 50 hours, Sennheiser said that the headphone can be recharged for five hours of listening time in about ten minutes.
The ACCENTUM Plus headphones support wired connectivity – USB Type-C port and 3.5mm jack – and wireless connection over Bluetooth 5.2. The headphones support multipoint connectivity for simultaneous connection with up to two devices.
The headphone support Sennheiser smartphone app named “The Smart Control”, which is available for both Android and iOS platforms. The app allows users to store personalised preset modes while allowing users to explore more audio-centric features.
First Published: Feb 07 2024 | 1:29 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 7, 2024 | Technology
Satya Nadella (Bloomberg)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that needs to be “diffused” worldwide quickly for equal economic growth, said
Microsoft chairman and chief executive Satya Nadella on Wednesday as he praised India’s advances.
“I think it is imperative especially for India and the United States to be able to cooperate – what are the norms, what are the regulations even, instead of fracturing them,” said Nadella in his address to the CEO Connection in Mumbai. He is in India for two days.
The India-born chief executive of the global technology giant was replying to a question on cooperation between the US and India on AI. He announced that Microsoft will provide AI skills to 2 million people in India by 2025.
“India is one of the highest growth markets and you see it in buoyancy. The government and all of you have high ambitions of what’s going to happen even by 2025. And what percentage of that GDP (gross domestic product) growth will come from AI will be worth tracking for us,” he said.
India’s GDP is expected to hit $5 trillion by 2025, of which $500 billion will be contributed by AI, he said, citing government data.
There were four big shifts in the modern technology world – personal computers, client servers, internet, and mobile and Cloud – but in AI adoption there is hardly a gap between India and the world.
“This is the first time I feel, what is happening in India and in the rest of the world there is no impedance, gap…if anything the use cases in India that are talked about are so unique that they are paving their own path and that is what’s exciting is that we are not just talking AI but also scaling AI,” said Nadella to a room packed with top chief executives.
“The dream of the early founders of AI was that they create computers that understand us versus us trying to understand computers. I feel that we have kind of arrived at that with natural language. But multi-model video images, text and the ability to have arbitrary length conversations which are multi-domain.”
First Published: Feb 07 2024 | 1:20 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Feb 7, 2024 | Technology
The Yuva 3 from home-grown smartphone maker Lava is now available for purchase on on e-commerce platform Amazon India. The smartphone will be available at retail stores from February 10. Priced at Rs 6,799 onwards, the smartphone is offered in 4GB RAM and up to 128GB on-board storage configuration. The smartphone is available in Eclipse Black, Cosmic Lavender and Galaxy White colours with glossy finish and a side mounted fingerprint sensor standard across all variants.
Lava Yuva 3: Pricing
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4GB RAM + 64GB storage: Rs 6,799
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4GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 7,299
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Lava Yuva 3: Specification
The Lava Yuva 3 smartphone is powered by the UNISOC T606 chipset and a 5000mAh battery. It sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display of 90Hz refresh rate. A 13-megapixel camera on the rear and a 5MP camera on the front cover imaging. Camera features include Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, and Panorama.
The Lava Yuga 3 boots Android 13 operating system. Lava has also promised Android 14 and two years of security update for the smartphone. Additionally, Lava said it would provide door service for customers within the phone’s warranty period.
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Display: 6.5-inch HD+ display, 90Hz refresh rate
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Processor: UNISOC T606 Octa-core
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RAM: 4GB
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Storage: 64GB and 128GB
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Primary Camera: 13MP, 1080p recording
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Front Camera: 5MP
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Battery: 5000mAh, 18W charging
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OS: Android 13
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Colours: Eclipse Black, Cosmic Lavender, Galaxy White
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Other features: Side Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock, 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual sim support, microSD support, USB Type-C port
First Published: Feb 07 2024 | 1:15 PM IST
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