Snapdragon X Elite: PC OEM partners announced

Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon X Elite, the company’s latest 4nm System-on-a-Chip with a 12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU and an integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU for PCs yesterday. It also announced PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor will roll out starting mid-2024. Continue reading “Snapdragon X Elite: PC OEM partners announced”

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Benchmarks: Does it beat the Apple A17 Pro?

Qualcomm introduced its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile platform at its Snapdragon Summit 2023 yesterday. The latest flagship SoC has a new 1+5+2 microarchitecture that uses 1 x Kryo Prime Arm Cortex-X4-based CPU at up to 3.3GHz, 5 x Kryo Performance CPUs that has 3 x A720-based CPUs at up to 3.2GHz and 2 x A720-based CPUs at up to 3.0GHz and 4x Kryo Efficiency A520-based CPUs at up to 2.3GHz. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Benchmarks: Does it beat the Apple A17 Pro?”

Qualcomm unveils ‘Snapdragon Seamless’ cross-platform solution

At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm Technologies unveiled an innovative technology known as Snapdragon Seamless. This cross-platform solution facilitates the seamless connection of various devices, including Android, Windows, and Snapdragon devices using different operating systems. Continue reading “Qualcomm unveils ‘Snapdragon Seamless’ cross-platform solution”

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to power Xiaomi 14 series, iQOO 12, OnePlus 12, realme GT5 Pro and more

Qualcomm today introduced its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform that promises 30% improvements in CPU, 25% GPU performance improvements and 10% overall improvements in power efficiency. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to power Xiaomi 14 series, iQOO 12, OnePlus 12, realme GT5 Pro and more”

OnePlus Open Review – Magnum Opus

The OnePlus Open was first teased at MWC 2023 when the company announced they are working on their first foldable, and it would be revealed later this year. The foldable phone market has been largely dominated by Samsung for quite some time now, and finally we are seeing attempts from other brands. While Motorola and OPPO have launched Flip phones, only TECNO has launched a full foldable so far in India, other than Samsung. The expectations from a OnePlus foldable are quite high. Is the OnePlus Open worth buying? Does it stand a chance against the competition? Let’s find out in our review.

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Google to roll out ‘Made in India’ Pixel smartphones in 2024

At the Google for India event at Pragati Maidan, Google revealed its plan to produce the latest Pixel series premium smartphones in India. The production will start with the Pixel 8, and the first Indian-made devices are expected to be available in 2024. Continue reading “Google to roll out ‘Made in India’ Pixel smartphones in 2024”

Qualcomm and Google collaborate on RISC-V wearable platform for Wear OS

Qualcomm and Google have extended their collaboration to develop a RISC-V Snapdragon Wear platform, aimed at powering the next generation of Wear OS solutions. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the Android ecosystem with custom, energy-efficient, high-performance CPUs. Continue reading “Qualcomm and Google collaborate on RISC-V wearable platform for Wear OS”

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Yellow colour variant launched in India

Samsung has launched the new Yellow colour variant of the Galaxy Z Flip5 smartphone in India that joins the Mint, Cream, Graphite and Lavender colours colours that were launched earlier this year. The phone also got three online exclusive colours – Gray, Green & Blue. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Yellow colour variant launched in India”

HONOR Watch 4 Pro with 1.5″ LTPO AMOLED screen, Stainless steel body, GPS announced

HONOR has announced the Watch 4 Pro, the company’s flagship MagicOS-powered smartwatch, along with the Magic Vs2. This follows the launch of the Watch 4 back in July. It features a round dial design with a stainless steel body with a matte finish, along with a mechanical crown and a push button. Continue reading “HONOR Watch 4 Pro with 1.5″ LTPO AMOLED screen, Stainless steel body, GPS announced”

Nokia’s Chennai factory achieves 7 million telecom units

Nokia’s factory in Chennai has marked a significant achievement, producing seven million telecom units. This aligns with India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, promoting local production. Continue reading “Nokia’s Chennai factory achieves 7 million telecom units”

Samsung T9 Portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface launched in India

Samsung India has unveiled a new external storage device called the Portable Solid-State Drive (SSD) T9. This compact device is designed to be as small as a credit card and offers a blend of style and ruggedness. Continue reading “Samsung T9 Portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface launched in India”

HONOR Magic Vs2 and HONOR Watch 4 Pro to be announced on October 12

HONOR has confirmed the launch of HONOR Magic Vs2, the company’s next foldable phone, in China on October 12th, after the launch of Magic Vs back in November last year. It will also introduce the HONOR Watch 4 Pro at the event. Continue reading “HONOR Magic Vs2 and HONOR Watch 4 Pro to be announced on October 12”

Google confirms 7 years of spare parts support for Pixel 8 Series

Google has stated that it will provide spare parts for the Pixel 8 series for seven years. Google said this to FoneArena, and it aligns with Google’s commitment to offer seven years of updates for these phones. Continue reading “Google confirms 7 years of spare parts support for Pixel 8 Series”

Google Tensor G3 brings advance on-device machine learning to Pixel 8 series

With the all-new Pixel 8 series, Google has unveiled its 3rd generation custom chipset, Tensor G3. This custom silicon chip brings numerous AI advancements and cutting-edge capabilities, aiming to bring the transformative power of AI to your everyday life, as claimed by Google. Continue reading “Google Tensor G3 brings advance on-device machine learning to Pixel 8 series”

Samsung T9 Portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, up to 2000MB/s read speeds announced

Samsung Electronics has introduced its latest T-series Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) called the T9. This portable drive is designed with a focus on both style and durability, following the rugged design concept of the T7 Shield. The T9 features curved diagonal lines and reverse carbon patterns on its surface, giving it a unique texture. Continue reading “Samsung T9 Portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, up to 2000MB/s read speeds announced”