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Apple likely to use same A18-series chip across iPhone 16 models: Report

Apple likely to use same A18-series chip across iPhone 16 models: Report

by | Oct 20, 2023 | Technology


Representative image: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max – Natural Titanium

All four iPhone 16 models would reportedly feature A18-series chipset under the hood. According to a report by MacRumors, the processors will be based on TSMC’s second generation 3nm process ‘N3E’. The report states that the chipset on the baseline iPhone 16 models, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, would likely be branded as A18 chip, while the high-end iPhone16 Pro and 16 Pro Max would feature an A18 Pro chip.


The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chipset. Therefore, making a jump to A18 and skipping the A17 Pro, which debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro models, would be a significant change. The A17 Pro chip on the iPhone 15 Pro models is based on TSMC’s first-generation 3nm process ‘N3B’, which the report calls a transition design.


According to media reports, there is also a possibility that Apple could brand the new iPhone 16 processors as A17 and A18 Pro instead following the recent trend.

Recently Apple announced offers on iPhones, Macs and more in India. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are available with Rs 6,000 instant saving (instant cashback) available on HDFC Bank credit cards. The offer extends to the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, both of which get Rs 5,000 instant saving from HDFC Bank credit cards. As for the previous generations models, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus gets Rs 4,000 in instant savings, Rs 3,000 on the iPhone 13, and Rs 2,000 on the iPhone SE.


Besides the instant cashback offers on HDFC Bank credit card, Apple is offering trade-in deals on the iPhones. Also, there is no-interest EMI available on select banks for a three- or six-months tenure period.


Started on October 15, the offers are available until November 14, with the exception of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus– which will be available with offers until November 7.

First Published: Oct 20 2023 | 12:07 PM IST



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Soon, Instagram to let users add polls in comments under their posts

Soon, Instagram to let users add polls in comments under their posts

by | Oct 20, 2023 | Technology


Polls in the comments section would closely resemble the poll sticker available in Instagram Stories


Instagram is testing a new feature that would let users create polls in the comment section of their posts. Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri through his broadcast channel announced the new feature that is currently under beta testing for select users. Meta CEO, Mark Zukerberg through his Instagram broadcast channel confirmed that the feature would roll out to all users soon.

According to a report by Engadget, polls in the comments section would closely resemble the poll sticker available in Instagram Stories. It would allow other users to see how many people have already voted on a given poll. Currently, there is no information available on how long the polls would remain active in the comments section.

Also Read: Now, users can have multiple WhatsApp accounts on 1 phone within the app


Instagram is reportedly working on other features too, including an option to create multiple lists similar to the ‘Close Friends’ list currently available. With this feature users will get the option to share tailored content for a specific group of people.


In related news, Meta recently announced that it will be rolling out broadcast channels, a feature for public distribution of messages from individuals, to Facebook and Messenger.


“We’re currently testing the ability for Pages to create broadcast channels and expect to roll this out in the coming weeks,” Meta said in a statement. The company launched WhatsApp channels to users over 150 countries last month, a feature which is also available on Instagram.

First Published: Oct 20 2023 | 11:54 AM IST



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OnePlus Open with flagship-grade camera system, displays launched: Details

OnePlus Open with flagship-grade camera system, displays launched: Details

by | Oct 19, 2023 | Technology


OnePlus on October 19 unveiled its maiden foldable device, the OnePlus Open. Called a modern flagship smartphone by the Chinese electronics maker, the OnePlus Open boasts flagship-grade specifications, slender design, and lightweight form factor. Priced at Rs 139,999, the smartphone will be available for pre-order in India from October 19 and open sale starts from October 27.


OnePlus Open: Specifications


The foldable device measures 5.9mm at its thinnest side and weighs 239g. It is a book-shaped foldable, similar to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, with a main flexible display that bends inwards and a secondary display on the cover. The main bendable display is a 7.82-inch 2K AMOLED unit of variable refresh rate, which ranges between 1Hz and 120Hz (LTPO 3.0). The display on the cover measures 6.31-inch. It is also a 2K AMOLED display of variable refresh rate – 10Hz – 120Hz. Both the displays have 10-bit colour depth and support 100 per cent DCI-P3 colour gamut.


Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system-on-chip, the OnePlus Open is offered in 16GB RAM and 512GB on-board storage configuration. It boots Android 13 operating system-based OxygenOS 13.2 interface loaded with tools and features specifically in tune with foldable form factor. These features include a desktop-like taskbar on the main display with a recent folder for quick access to photos, saved images, and more. Besides, there is Open Canvas feature for multi-window split on the main display. A 4,805 mAh battery, supported by 67W fast wired charger, powers the OnePlus Open.


As for the camera system, the OnePlus Open has a total of five cameras – three on the rear, one on the main display, and one on the cover display. The camera system on the rear encompasses a 48-megapixel main camera sensor (Sony Lytia-808) with optical image stabilisation, a 64MP 3x telephoto with autofocus and OIS, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with autofocus. The camera on the main display is a 20MP sensor, and 32MP camera sensor on the cover display. The camera system is co-engineered with Hasselblad. The OnePlus Open boasts 4K 30fps videos in Dolby Vision.


Other notable features include alert slider, Dolby Atmos-powered speakers, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, X-axis vibration motor, and USB-C 3.1 interface for charging, audio out, and data transfer.



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OnePlus Open launch event LIVE: Where to watch livestream, what to expect

OnePlus Open launch event LIVE: Where to watch livestream, what to expect

by | Oct 19, 2023 | Technology



The OnePlus Open foldable smartphone is scheduled to be officially unveiled today, on October 19, in a global launch event from India. This event is set to commence at 7:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). It will be a dual-format event, both in-person and livestreamed online, accessible through OnePlus’ social media platforms and official YouTube channel, catering to a global audience. To watch the livestream and receive real-time updates from the event, you may do so via the live blog below.


Prior to its formal introduction, OnePlus released a statement asserting that their inaugural foldable smartphone maintains high-performance standards despite its foldable configuration. Moreover, the company declared that the device effectively harmonizes attributes of portability, durability, and imaging.


The development of the OnePlus Open was a collaborative effort between OnePlus and OPPO. It is pertinent to note that this device, bearing OPPO’s branding, will be obtainable in designated international markets outside of India. The smartphone incorporates OPPO’s distinctive Flexion Hinge mechanism, which features a single-spine architecture. OnePlus assures that the crease on the bendable display of the OnePlus Open is nearly imperceptible, courtesy of the innovative Flexion Hinge, which allows the screen to unfurl seamlessly and lie flat.


In terms of the camera, OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus Open will be equipped with a camera system housing sensors sourced from Sony, including the Sony LYTIA-T808 sensor. This noteworthy feature positions the OnePlus Open as the pioneering foldable smartphone to incorporate Sony’s “Dual-layer Transistor Pixel” technology, also known as Pixel Stacked technology.



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Dyson unveils Purifier Big+Quiet for large spaces: Know price and features

Dyson unveils Purifier Big+Quiet for large spaces: Know price and features

by | Oct 19, 2023 | Technology


The Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet can project purified air at multiple angles and up to a range of 10 meters with minimal noise, using its Cone Aerodynamics


Dyson has launched the Purifier Big+Quiet air purifier in India. According to the company, the air purifier is capable of cleaning air in spaces up to 1076 sq.ft. It features cone aerodynamic design, which the company said delivers up to 10-meter of pure air projection. Priced at Rs 68,900, the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet is available in White + Satin colour on Dyson India website and Dyson Demo stores.


Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet: Features

The Dyson air purifier can project purified air at multiple angles and up to a range of 10 meters with minimal noise, using its Cone Aerodynamics. The Purifier Big+Quiet boasts a HEPA H13-grade particle filter made up of borosilicate microfibers that is said to absorb pollutants such as NO2 and Ozone, and dust particles as small as 0.1microns.

Also Read: Dyson launches noise-cancelling headphones Zone with built-in air purifier


The air purifier features breeze mode, which controls air oscillation in vertical motion to mimic natural breeze patterns. The air purifier features gas and particle sensors, and readings from these sensors are shown on the built-in LCD display and the MyDyson App. The Purifier Big+Quiet can also be remotely controlled using the MyDyson app.

Recently, Dyson announced its first wearable device in India: the Dyson Zone noise-cancelling headphones featuring air purification technology. Dyson is offering two different packages for these headphones—Dyson Zone and Dyson Zone Absolute+. The base variant is available in Ultra Blue/Prussian Blue and is priced at Rs 59,900.

Also Read: Next-generation Sony PlayStation5 controller may have earbuds case built-in 




The Absolute+ package, priced at Rs 64,900, comes in Prussian Blue/Bright Copper and includes two extra electrostatic carbon filters for the integrated air purifier, an explorer case, an in-flight adaptor kit, and a soft pouch.

First Published: Oct 19 2023 | 4:59 PM IST



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Next-generation Sony PlayStation5 controller may have earbuds case built-in

Next-generation Sony PlayStation5 controller may have earbuds case built-in

by | Oct 19, 2023 | Technology


According to reports, Sony’s next-generation gaming controllers would have the feature to store, pair and charge earbuds


Sony has reportedly filed a patent for a PS5 controller with a charging-case like compartment on the back side where a pair of earbuds can be placed and charged. According to a news report on GameRant, Sony’s next-generation gaming controllers would have the feature to store, pair and charge earbuds. The report states that with this new design, the rumoured upcoming controller will feature a charging-case like compartment on the back side, where a pair of earbuds can be placed and charged.


Android Authority is reporting that the positioning of the charging slots are not restricted on the patent design. It essentially means the charging slots could be on any side of the controller, including the handles. The report also states that the next-gen Sony gaming controllers would sport a processor capable of pairing it to a computing device to simplify the entire pairing process between multiple devices.


The current generation PlayStation 5 controller, called DualSense, already features built-in speakers, a microphone, and a touchpad.

In related news, Sony recently unveiled new design models for its PlayStation 5 (PS5). The new PS5 comes in a new sleek form factor with 30% less volume occupied compared to previous model. The slimmer PS5 also offers 1TB of onboard storage compared to 825GB on the predecessor. With these new models, Sony is providing an option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to the digital edition of the console, which will be sold separately at $79.99 in the US.


The new PS5 models will be only available in the US market from November but Sony has said that it will continue to roll out the new console model globally in the months that follow.


The Digital Edition will be sold with a $50 price hike at $449.99, while the standard model will cost $499.99 in the US.

First Published: Oct 19 2023 | 3:22 PM IST



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