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Apple is expected to bring design changes to the iPhone 16 lineup. The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will reportedly bring a new rear camera module design with the lenses aligned vertically, similar to the iPhone 12. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have diagonal alignment for cameras. With the vertical camera layout, Apple is expected to add Spatial Video rec... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GNp3hXH

Realme recently introduced two new models in India - the Realme 12 Pro 5G and the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G. The Pro+ model comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. The Realme 12 Pro+ is offered in three colour options with vegan leather finishes. The model has now been teased to launch with a transparent back panel. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OgSLEdH

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G, said to succeed the Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G model, is confirmed to be unveiled later this month. Ahead of the launch, the phone has been reportedly spotted on the FCC website, which suggests some of its key specifications including its design, RAM, storage and charging details. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/j0pUrdk

OnePlus isn’t forcing AI features on its users like Google and Samsung collectively want to promote in what appears to be a largely stagnated smartphone market that’s lately starved of innovation. While the OnePlus 12 will find its fair share of buyers thanks to its raw power and performance, it isn’t as exciting as OnePlus’s latest foldable flagship, the Open... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/twj206q

EGaming Federation (EGF), India’s leading body representing the skill-gaming industry, has joined forces with the National Law University (NLU), New Delhi, in a collaborative effort to advance knowledge, research, and capacity-building within the gaming and technology policy domain. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), officially signed on February 2, 2024, underscores the mutual commitment of EGF and NLU to strengthen India’s policy framework and enhance standards in the gaming and technology sector through cutting-edge research and innovation. This strategic partnership between EGF and NLU will involve joint projects addressing contemporary public concerns related to the gaming and technology sector. The collaboration aims to explore the legal implications of these issues and facilitate a meaningful dialogue that contributes to the sector’s advancement. Both organizations are dedicated to fostering informed insights, capacity-building, and collaborative learning. Prof. (Dr.) G....

Nothing Phone 2a, the third smartphone from the brand led by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, will launch soon in India. Ahead of the formal debut, the UK-based company has confirmed that the upcoming device will be sold via Flipkart in India. Additionally, alleged hands-on images of the Nothing Phone 2a have surfaced on the Web alongside its specifications. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/adeFNyz

In a move set to redefine its generative AI-powered chatbot landscape, Google is reportedly gearing up to rebrand its existing chatbot, ‘Bard,’ to the new moniker, ‘Gemini.’ Over the past few months, the tech behemoth has been diligently enhancing its Gemini-powered AI chatbot, unveiling a string of new features. A recent update notably introduced the capability for image generation, marking a significant stride in the chatbot’s capabilities. The information about the impending rebranding was brought to light through a recent post by Dylan Roussel, an Android app developer, on X. This revelation aligns with earlier reports from 9to5Google, further solidifying the likelihood of Google Bard undergoing a nomenclature shift to Gemini. A leaked photo accompanying the post displays a changelog dated February 7, 2024, hinting at the name change and offering a sneak peek into forthcoming features. The leaked changelog not only suggests the rebranding but also hints at the introduction of an...

Realme 12 Pro 5G was unveiled in India last week with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a triple rear camera setup. The phone has a starting price of Rs. 25,999 and a lot of competition. We put the Realme 12 Pro 5G head-to-head against the Poco X6 Pro 5G, which starts at Rs. 26,999, to find out which one’s more value for money. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T2CUgB6

Pros – Impressive, premium styling – Solid performance form the SoC – Stunning display – Only smartphone in its segment to have a Periscope camera – Solid battery life and quick charging Cons – Significantly fewer bloatware and ads, but still has room for improvement – Photos taken under scant artificial lighting can be a hit or a miss – Periscope camera needs to be optimised Price: Rs 33,999 for the tested 12GB+256GB variant (starts at Rs 29,999) Rating: 4/5 Despite its visual resemblance to its predecessor, the Realme 12 Pro+ brings substantial upgrades over the the11 Pro+, particularly on the hardware front. The Realme 12 Pro+ follows up with notable improvements, especially in the camera department where it introduces a periscope telephoto lens. This camera setup is notably unique within its segment, multi focal-length lossless zoom capabilities in the mid-range category. Image Credit: Firstpost | Mehul Reuben Das Priced at an initial Rs 30,000 in India, the Real...

Infinix Hot 40i is expected to launch in India soon. The company has not yet officially hinted at an India launch but an online leak suggests that the phone will launch soon. The model is currently available in select global markets. The Indian variant of the phone has been tipped to share similar specifications as the global version. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fNSKeQW

Apple is reportedly working on a foldable device. Reports suggest that the model could carry a larger screen compared to most foldable devices in the current market. The model has also been speculated to be comparable to the latest iPad Mini. A recent report also tipped the launch timeline of this rumoured Apple foldable device. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3x2s7tM

Realme 12 Pro 5G comes equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a triple rear camera setup. However, the most interesting thing about the phone is its design. Here’s our review of the Realme 12 Pro 5G. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VclmN79

After seeing its shares fall by 20 per cent on Thursday, the day, after the Reserve Bank of India took decisive action against Paytm Payments Bank and prohibited them from offering its core services, including accounts and wallets, effective from March, shares of the troubled fintech company, dropped by another 20 per cent. As of writing this article, shares of Paytm hit a new low on Friday. The stock is now at Rs 487, nearing its all-time low of Rs 438, which it fell to in March 2022. Although the central bank emphasized that this move is not a direct cancellation of Paytm Payments Bank’s license, it significantly restricts the company’s operational scope. The RBI, however, has granted customers the ability to withdraw or utilize their balances without restrictions, up to the available balance in their Paytm accounts, covering various instruments such as savings and current accounts, prepaid instruments, FASTags, and NCMC. Once hailed as a pioneer in India’s fintech landscape, Pay...

OnePlus 12R was launched in India last month and the handset has started receiving the first software update since its launch. The update brings some system stability improvements and upgrades to the camera. As usual, the new update is expected to roll out in a staggered manner. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T83a7ZY

HMD Global, the exclusive licensee of Nokia-branded phones for the past eight years, announced on Thursday its decision to discontinue the use of the iconic Nokia name in future releases, marking the end of a Finnish startup’s experiment to reintroduce the beloved phone brand to new consumers. In September, HMD Global introduced a distinctive HMD brand. During the launch, the company announced plans to unveil a fresh lineup of HMD-branded mobile devices, alongside Nokia devices, and to establish collaborations with new partners for upcoming device releases. Recently, the company has officially transitioned its social media handles and website from Nokia Mobile to HMD. While still actively selling Nokia phones, tablets, and accessories, HMD will maintain ongoing support. However, it is anticipated that the company will not introduce any new phones under the Nokia brand in the future. With HMD Global steering towards an independent path, Nokia finds itself alongside BlackBerry and Pal...

HMD Global which produced Nokia-branded smartphones for the past long seven years, will sell its own line of HMD-branded devices soon. The latest move by the Finnish company is expected to mark an end to Nokia-branded smartphones. HMD is currently teasing its upcoming product portfolio offering a few clues on what you can next expect from HMD phones. One notable chang... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/n2ipqHh

The Pentagon designated over a dozen Chinese tech companies, including Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), as “military companies,” citing national security concerns for the United States. Among these entities are artificial intelligence firms Yitu Technology and Beijing Megvii, drone manufacturer Chengdu JOUAV, lidar maker Hesai Technology, and tech company NetPosa, all of which operate in the US but haveen been accused of having ties to the Chinese military. These additions to the 1260H list, established under the National Defence Authorisation Act for fiscal year 2021, inform US and international companies about entities potentially supporting Beijing’s military-industrial complex. While being listed does not impose a complete ban, it renders the firms ineligible for Defence Department contracts and may lead to blacklisting by the US Treasury Department, affecting their business prospects. Three Chinese firms were removed from the updated list, but others, like DJI Technolo...

OnePlus 12 was recently launched in India, as well as globally. The phone ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Now, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 has received its first software update which offers users a few new features and some improvements. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AHqQ7v9