Upcoming smartphones in India: From OnePlus to Redmi smartphones to buy

Upcoming smartphones in India: From OnePlus to Redmi smartphones to buy



2023 is about to end, but it still holds promise as some of the most anticipated and feature-packed smartphone brands are going to release their latest smartphones. If you are thinking about buying a new smartphone then you can consider these upcoming smartphones and explore their potential deals. 


Here’s the list of upcoming smartphones, which are expected to release in December.


OnePlus 12 5G


OnePlus is about to unveil its latest smartphone OnePlus 12 on December 5, in China. The company hasn’t revealed the launch date of the smartphone. The Chinese brand has started promoting the brand internationally and it is expected that the brand might release the latest device globally on January 24. The device comes with a new generation X-axis motor and it is based on Android 14 operating system. The device also has a Sony LYTIA LYT808 primary rear camera sensor and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.


Redmi Note 13 Pro Series


The launch of Redmi Note 13 is generating huge buzz across the country and it is expected that the Chinese brand might launch its latest smartphone either in December or January. The company has already introduced the latest smartphone in China, and it will fall within the affordable range price of Rs 30,000 as per HT Tamil report. However, there is no official confirmation of it. According to a Mint report, the company will make an official announcement in the coming months. 


Realme GT5 Pro


According to a Hindustan Times report, the Chinese brand Realme GT5 Pro is about to be released on December 7, 2023. The device is fueled with cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and the device is likely to come with advanced features such as wireless charging and an impressive 1TB storage capacity, which sets the movie apart from its competitors. This is one of the most anticipated devices released next year, and it is estimated that the price range of the smartphone can be between Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000. 


Redmi 13C


Redmi is launching another budget smartphone in India, the Redmi 13C 5G, the device focused on the Rs 10,000 smartphone segment. It is a successor of the popular Redmi 12C, which was launched in March this year. 


The Redmi 13C was first launched in Nigeria, and now it is expected to launch in India on December 6, as the company confirmed in its social media post. The post confirms that this will be the first phone of the C series, which supports 5G.


According to Amazon, the Redmi 13C 5G smartphone will have a 50 MP primary camera, and the device primarily comes in two colours: Stardust Black and Star Shine Green.



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Nothing might bring ‘A-series’ smartphone lineup for mid-range segment

Nothing might bring ‘A-series’ smartphone lineup for mid-range segment


Representative Image: Nothing Phone (2)


Nothing might bring a new mid-range smartphone lineup with an A-series of devices. According to a report by Android Authority, the British electronic brand Nothing is planning to launch the Nothing Phone 2a.


According to the report, Nothing phone 2a is expected to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The display panel will have a punch-hole design and house a 16-megapixel selfie camera. At the back, the rumoured smartphone is expected to sport a 50-megapixel primary sensor. 


Many key specs and hardware details have not been mentioned, including the processor powering the smartphone. However, the report does state that the smartphone is expected to run on Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14.


Nothing is expected to target the mid-range segment with the A-series lineup, with prices much lower than its Android flagship- Nothing Phone (2).


Recently, Nothing announced the Nothing Chats app that will support iMessage chats on its Nothing Phone (2).


Nothing said that setting up the chats app with iMessage will require users to log in using their Apple ID. It added that the chats will be encrypted end-to-end for privacy. However, the messaging app faced a setback before its wide-scale roll out. The messaging app by Nothing was quickly taken down from the Play Store just days after its initial release.


Nothing postponed the app’s launch, as many reports underlined security concerns regarding the messaging platform. Many news reports claimed that the app used Sunbird’s system to send and receive messages that lacked end-to-end encryption.

First Published: Nov 30 2023 | 3:11 PM IST



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Samsung’s next-generation foldables to feature bigger display: Report

Samsung’s next-generation foldables to feature bigger display: Report


Representative image: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung is increasing the display sizes on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, according to a report by Android Authority. Citing display industry insider Ross Young, the report said that both upcoming foldable phones from Samsung will feature larger foldable and cover displays.


According to the report, the cover screen on the Galaxy Flip 6 smartphone is expected to be approaching 3.9 inches, which is a significant increase compared to the 3.4-inch panel on the Flip 5. The report also stated that the Galaxy Fold 6 would feature a new display aspect ratio, which indicates an increase in the size of the phone’s display.


Meanwhile, rumours for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 state that the upcoming flip phone could feature a 50-megapixel primary camera, upgrading from the 12-megapixel sensor of the current generation.


Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip5 in a yellow colour variant. The yellow colour variant joins mint, graphite, cream, and lavender colours that Samsung originally launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in earlier this year.


The Galaxy Z Flip 5 sports a 3.4-inch cover display, powered by Flex Window interface. As for the bendable primary display, it is a 6.7-inch fullHD+ panel of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.


The Galaxy Z Flip 5 sports a dual 12-megapixel camera sensor on the back and a 10MP camera sensor on the main display. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy system-on-chip, the phone comes in 256GB and 512GB onboard storage variants, both with 8GB RAM.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is offered in 8GB + 256GB and 8GB + 512GB storage variants at Rs 99,999 and Rs 109,999, respectively.

First Published: Nov 30 2023 | 1:03 PM IST



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Apple to shut off its in-house 5G modem development project: Report

Apple to shut off its in-house 5G modem development project: Report


Apple is reportedly discontinuing the in-house modem development project. According to a report by MacRumors, the American tech giant is ceasing the development of custom 5G modem chips after several unsuccessful attempts. 


The report said that the sources related to Apple’s 5G modem departments claim that the company’s attempts to develop its own modem have failed so far and that the company is in the process of winding down its years-long investment in the project.


Apple started working on its custom modems after the Cupertino-based company acquired the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business in 2019.


Earlier, Apple analyst Mark Gurman reported that Apple is working on several key components for their upcoming devices, such as an indigenous cellular modem, MicroLED displays, camera sensors, and more. 

According to his report, Apple plans to replace Qualcomm’s modem components that are currently used on iPhones with their in-house cellular modem, which is expected to be ready by 2026. However, due to development setbacks, it might take an additional two to three years to get the chip inside cellular versions of Apple Watch and iPads.

Also Read: Apple working on affordable second-gen Vision Pro headset lineup: Report


Gurman said the American tech giant is actively working on other key components as well, including a combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, which is currently scheduled for 2025.

First Published: Nov 30 2023 | 12:46 PM IST



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Google is rolling out a new navigation bar for Chats app: Know details

Google is rolling out a new navigation bar for Chats app: Know details


Google is redesigning navigation in its Chats app. In a blogpost on Wednesday, the company announced that Google Chats app on Android and iOS devices will feature a new bottom navigation bar, streamlining navigation within the application.


The new pill-shaped navigation bar will let users access Home, Direct Messages, Spaces and Mentions, while the bottom bar has been redesigned to switch between Gmail, Chats and Meet. The floating ‘Start new chat’ button also gets a new design and is placed on the right side of the navigation bar.


Google said the new Home button on the Navigation bar helps users stay on top of all conversions in one unified view, with a filter that allows them to drill down to unread messages. 


The ‘Direct Message’ section lets users view a compact list of all your 1:1 and group messages, while ‘Spaces’ shows a compact list of all spaces, including pinned conversations, at the top of the list. The ‘Mentions’ tab helps users to easily find messages from conversations and spaces where they have been mentioned.


The company has also confirmed that the new update with a redesigned app layout will be available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts. The update has started rolling out and will be available to all users in the coming weeks.


Recently, Google brought its integrated document scanner feature on Google Drive for iPhone and iPad users.


Google Drive application on iOS and iPadOS gets a dedicated floating action button for the document scanner above the ‘Add new’ button in the workspace, shared and files section. This action button launches a viewfinder that can automatically scan the document while also allowing manual capture.

First Published: Nov 30 2023 | 11:12 AM IST



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Netflix to bring Grand Theft Auto Trilogy on its mobile app this December

Netflix to bring Grand Theft Auto Trilogy on its mobile app this December


Image: Grand Theft Auto Trilogy- The Definitive Edition

Netflix has announced that the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy- The Definitive Edition will be available for playing on Netflix mobile app on iOS and Android devices from December 14. 


In a blog post, Netflix said that subscribers with access to Netflix Games, can pre-register for the upcoming games starting November 30. Grand Theft Auto Trilogy- The Definitive Edition features- Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, each updated for mobile.


Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy- The Definitive Edition adds to a growing catalogue of more than 80 mobile games across different genres on the Netflix mobile app. These games are available to download on Android and iOS for free as long as the user has an active Netflix subscription.


Recently, American video game publisher Rockstar Games announced the next instalment of its popular GTA franchise on November 8. Sam Houser, President of Rockstar Games confirmed that the company will release the first trailer for the Next Grand Theft Auto in early December.


According to news reports, the next iteration of a popular video gaming title would have a female protagonist. Bloomberg previously reported that GTA-6 would likely feature the series first playable female character but is unlikely to be the only protagonist in the game.


According to a Bloomberg report, the game would be set in a fictionalised version of Miami, similar to that used in 2002’s GTA: Vice City.

First Published: Nov 30 2023 | 11:05 AM IST



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