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OnePlus 12 Receives First Software Update in India; Includes Master Mode With Hasselblad Colour Tuning

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OnePlus 12 was recently launched in India, as well as globally, alongside the OnePlus 12R . The flagship model was initially unveiled in China in December 2023. The OnePlus 12 ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14, is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, and carries a 5,400mAh battery that supports 100W SuperVOOC charging. Now, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 has received its first software update that offers users a few new features and some system improvements. The OnePlus 12 update comes with the firmware version CPH2573_14.0.0.404(EX01) and a 6.48GB size. As per the changelog, this update brings the OnePlus Master Mode feature to the handset, which includes Hasselblad colour tuning that is claimed to offer accurate skin tones and natural-looking colours in photographs. The mode also lets users click in RAW format and allows room for more manual adjustments of ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus, etc. Notably, the OnePlus 12 is equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned camera

OnePlus 12 Receives First Software Update in India; Gets Master Mode With Hasselblad Colour Tuning and More

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OnePlus 12 was recently launched in India, as well as globally, alongside the OnePlus 12R . The flagship model was initially unveiled in China in December 2023. The newly-launched OnePlus 12 ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and carries a 5,400mAh battery which supports 100W SuperVOOC charging. Now, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 has received its first software update which offers users a few new and some improved features and functions. The OnePlus 12 update comes with the firmware version CPH2573_14.0.0.404(EX01) and a 6.48GB size. As per the changelog, this update brings the OnePlus Master Mode feature to the handset, which includes Hasselblad colour tuning that is claimed to offer accurate skin tones and natural-looking colours in photographs. The mode also lets users click in RAW format and allows room for more manual adjustments of ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus, etc. Notably, the OnePlus 12 is equipped with a Hasse

OnePlus 12 Receives First Software Update in India; Gets Master Mode With Hasselblad Colour Tuning and More

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OnePlus 12 was recently launched in India, as well as globally, alongside the OnePlus 12R . The flagship model was initially unveiled in China in December 2023. The newly-launched OnePlus 12 ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and carries a 5,400mAh battery which supports 100W SuperVOOC charging. Now, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 has received its first software update which offers users a few new and some improved features and functions. The OnePlus 12 update comes with the firmware version CPH2573_14.0.0.404(EX01) and a 6.48GB size. As per the changelog, this update brings the OnePlus Master Mode feature to the handset, which includes Hasselblad colour tuning that is claimed to offer accurate skin tones and natural-looking colours in photographs. The mode also lets users click in RAW format and allows room for more manual adjustments of ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus, etc. Notably, the OnePlus 12 is equipped with a Hasse

Unleash the Future With the Samsung Galaxy S24: Power, Performance, and Innovation

In a world where smartphones are a big part of our lives, the Galaxy S24 stands out as a symbol of innovation. It's not just a step forward; it's a huge leap into the future. The Galaxy S24 doesn't just meet expectations; it goes above and beyond, setting a new standard for what a smartphone can do. From its beautiful design to the powerful technology inside, the Galaxy S24 is an experience made for those who want the very best. Galaxy S24: The Muscle Behind the Magic - Exynos 2400 When you look inside the Galaxy S24, you find the real hero: the Exynos 2400 chip. It's what makes the phone so special. Samsung really focused on making sure this chip is all about what we need: a phone that's reliable, fast, and doesn't use up a lot of battery. Here's the scoop on why the Exynos 2400 is a big deal: Cool Under Pressure: The Exynos 2400 chip is cool – literally. It handles heat better than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which means your phone won't get too warm

Unveiling a New Era of Galaxy AI Features in Samsung Galaxy S24 Series: Pre-book now

On January 17, Samsung's much-anticipated Galaxy S24 series were unveiled in a special event at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in New Delhi, India. This event, a part of the global Galaxy Unpacked 2024, showcased the latest in smartphone tech, with the spotlight on the new Galaxy S24 series. This leap forward is marked by the introduction of generative AI-powered features, designed to offer a smarter user experience. At the forefront of this evolution is the 'Circle to Search' function, a standout feature that allows users to circle an item on their screen to generate an automatic AI-powered search. This and other AI features particularly target Gen Z, relating to their preference for efficient and integrated technology that operates without the need to switch between applications. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is smart, like really smart, because they've got some new tricks up their sleeve. You will always have a little helper on your phone to make life easier. He

Unveiling a New Era of Galaxy AI Features in Samsung Galaxy S24 Series: Pre-book now

On January 17, Samsung's much-anticipated Galaxy S24 series were unveiled in a special event at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in New Delhi, India. This event, a part of the global Galaxy Unpacked 2024, showcased the latest in smartphone tech, with the spotlight on the new Galaxy S24 series. This leap forward is marked by the introduction of generative AI-powered features, designed to offer a smarter user experience. At the forefront of this evolution is the 'Circle to Search' function, a standout feature that allows users to circle an item on their screen to generate an automatic AI-powered search. This and other AI features particularly target Gen Z, relating to their preference for efficient and integrated technology that operates without the need to switch between applications. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is smart, like really smart, because they've got some new tricks up their sleeve. You will always have a little helper on your phone to make life easier. He

OnePlus Nord N30 SE With MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, 33W SuperVOOC Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

OnePlus Nord N30 SE was unveiled in the UAE on Monday, January 29. The smartphone, succeeds the OnePlus Nord N20 SE  and comes with several upgrades over the older model. The newly launched smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W wired fast charging. The handset is also equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system, and an 8-megapixel front camera. It is available in a single RAM and storage configuration and two colour options. OnePlus Nord N30 SE price, availability The lone 4GB + 128GB variant of the OnePlus Nord N30 SE is priced in the UAE at AED 599 (roughly Rs. 13,600) and is available for purchase via noon.com. Notably, the model is listed on the OnePlus Global website. It is offered in Satin Black and Cyan Sparkle colour options. OnePlus Nord N30 SE specifications, features The OnePlus Nord N30 SE features a 6.72-inch full-HD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) LCD

Samsung Patent Shows a New Square-Shaped Smartphone With Extendable Sliding Display: Report

Samsung is possibly working on a square-shaped smartphone with an extendable display. A new patent was spotted online which shows a small square device with an extendable display that pops out from either end of the device via a sliding motion. This new patent comes a month after the patents of two Samsung technologies, named Flex Magic and Flex Magic Pixel, were seen in Europe's trademark registration portal, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The technology was described as an “expandable screen for smartphones”. The US patent could be for a similar technology, although the document does not mention these terms. The patent was first spotted by Website Rating in collaboration with tipster David Kowalski from xleaks7. The report shows a PDF of the patent which mentions the United States Patent Application Publication and shows the name of the applicant as Samsung Display. The filing date for the patent is June 22, 2023. As per the patent, Samsung is registe

Samsung Patent Shows a New Square-Shaped Smartphone With Extendable Sliding Display: Report

Samsung is possibly working on a square-shaped smartphone with an extendable display. A new patent was spotted online which shows a small square device with an extendable display that pops out from either end of the device via a sliding motion. This new patent comes a month after the patents of two Samsung technologies, named Flex Magic and Flex Magic Pixel, were seen in Europe's trademark registration portal, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The technology was described as an “expandable screen for smartphones”. The US patent could be for a similar technology, although the document does not mention these terms. The patent was first spotted by Website Rating in collaboration with tipster David Kowalski from xleaks7. The report shows a PDF of the patent which mentions the United States Patent Application Publication and shows the name of the applicant as Samsung Display. The filing date for the patent is June 22, 2023. As per the patent, Samsung is registe

iQoo Neo 9 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC Said to Offer an AnTuTu Score of Over 1.7 Million

iQoo Neo 9 Pro is confirmed to launch in India on February 22. The model was initially introduced in China in December 2023 alongside a base iQoo Neo 9 model. The company has confirmed several details of the upcoming iQoo Neo 9 Pro India variant. The design, colour options, configuration, and chipset details of the handset have already been revealed. iQoo has now also revealed the AnTuTu score of the phone.  iQoo India claimed on X that the iQoo Neo 9 Pro carries the segment's highest AnTuTu score of more than 1.7 million. The company noted that the test was conducted on the 12GB + 256GB option of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro and that the results of the test may vary depending on the software and other testing conditions.  The Indian variant of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It will also include a Supercomputing Q1 chip that is said to offer an elevated gaming experience with 144 frames per second

Honor X9b Reportedly Spotted Online Ahead of Expected India Launch; Key Features Leaked

Honor X9b is expected to launch in India soon. The phone has earlier been spotted on certification sites. Its launch and price details have also been previously leaked. The model is available in select regions worldwide, and its anticipated India variant is likely to share similar features to its global version. Now the phone has surfaced online again - this time, briefly, in an e-commerce listing, further backing its India launch rumours. The listing showed the RAM and storage configuration that the phone is expected to launch in and also hinted at its colour options. Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) shared a screenshot of the Honor X9b Amazon India listing. Although the Amazon page has since been taken down, the screenshot suggests that the smartphone will be available in a Sunrise Orange colour option and 12GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage.  {Exclusive} Honor X9B 5G Listed on Amazon India!! Sunrise Orange with 12GB/256GB is confirmed ✅✅???? As leaked Combo offer will b

Honor X9b Reportedly Spotted Online Ahead of Expected India Launch; Key Features Leaked

Honor X9b is expected to launch in India soon. The phone has earlier been spotted on certification sites. Its launch and price details have also been previously leaked. The model is available in select regions worldwide, and its anticipated India variant is likely to share similar features to its global version. Now the phone has surfaced online again - this time, briefly, in an e-commerce listing, further backing its India launch rumours. The listing showed the RAM and storage configuration that the phone is expected to launch in and also hinted at its colour options. Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) shared a screenshot of the Honor X9b Amazon India listing. Although the Amazon page has since been taken down, the screenshot suggests that the smartphone will be available in a Sunrise Orange colour option and 12GB RAM + 256GB onboard storage.  {Exclusive} Honor X9B 5G Listed on Amazon India!! Sunrise Orange with 12GB/256GB is confirmed ✅✅???? As leaked Combo offer will b

Tecno Spark 20 Key Specifications, Price Teased via Amazon Microsite Ahead of Debut

Tecno Spark 20 is set to debut in India soon and the company has started to tease the key specifications of the smartphone via a microsite on Amazon. The firm has also suggested the price of the handset in India and its colour options. The Tecno Spark 20 will also be equipped with the company's Dynamic Port feature — an Android implementation of Apple's Dynamic Island on its latest iPhone models. It has an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. A microsite for the Tecno Spark 20 on Amazon claims that the handset will be priced under Rs. 10,499 as the company claims it will offer a set of specifications in that price segment. The phone will be available in Cyber White, Gravity Black, Magic Skin Blue, and Neon Gold colour options. The price of the Tecno Spark 20 is expected to be announced by the company in the coming days, when the phone is launched in the country. The microsite also teases some of the key specifications of the Tecno Spark 20. It will be equipped with a

Tecno Spark 20 Key Specifications, Price Teased via Amazon Microsite Ahead of Debut

Tecno Spark 20 is set to debut in India soon and the company has started to tease the key specifications of the smartphone via a microsite on Amazon. The firm has also suggested the price of the handset in India and its colour options. The Tecno Spark 20 will also be equipped with the company's Dynamic Port feature — an Android implementation of Apple's Dynamic Island on its latest iPhone models. It has an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. A microsite for the Tecno Spark 20 on Amazon claims that the handset will be priced under Rs. 10,499 as the company claims it will offer a set of specifications in that price segment. The phone will be available in Cyber White, Gravity Black, Magic Skin Blue, and Neon Gold colour options. The price of the Tecno Spark 20 is expected to be announced by the company in the coming days, when the phone is launched in the country. The microsite also teases some of the key specifications of the Tecno Spark 20. It will be equipped with a

Apple's Plan to Comply With EU's DMA Regulation 'Farce', Spotify Says

Spotify said on Friday that Apple's new plan to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act ( DMA ) is "a complete and total farce." From early March, developers will be able to offer alternative app stores on iPhone and opt out of using Apple's in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up to 30 percent, under the bloc's new rules. However, developers will still be required to pay a "core technology fee" of EUR 50 (roughly Rs. 4,500) per user account per year under Apple's new EU regime. "From the beginning, Apple has been clear that they didn't like the idea of abiding by the DMA. So they've formulated an undesirable alternative to the status quo," the music streaming-giant said on Friday. Spotify said it would have to pay a 17 percent commission if it stays in the App Store and offers its own in-app payment under the new terms. "Every developer can choose to stay on the same terms in place today

Apple's Plan to Comply With EU's DMA Regulation 'Farce', Spotify Says

Spotify said on Friday that Apple's new plan to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act ( DMA ) is "a complete and total farce." From early March, developers will be able to offer alternative app stores on iPhone and opt out of using Apple's in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up to 30 percent, under the bloc's new rules. However, developers will still be required to pay a "core technology fee" of EUR 50 (roughly Rs. 4,500) per user account per year under Apple's new EU regime. "From the beginning, Apple has been clear that they didn't like the idea of abiding by the DMA. So they've formulated an undesirable alternative to the status quo," the music streaming-giant said on Friday. Spotify said it would have to pay a 17 percent commission if it stays in the App Store and offers its own in-app payment under the new terms. "Every developer can choose to stay on the same terms in place today

Moto G34 Review: Affordable 5G

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Moto G34 5G launched in India on January 9 as an affordable 5G smartphone and is now available for purchase as well. The Moto G lineup has been around for more than a decade now. I still remember the very first Moto G launched in 2013 with stock Android, some Moto exclusive features, a single 5-megapixel rear camera, and thick bezels. 10 years later, there are a lot of changes with the G lineup, but Motorola has managed to keep the pricing affordable. The new Moto G34 5G costs less than the launch price of the original Moto G. And instead of a 5-megapixel camera, you now get 50-megapixels. I've been using the newly launched Moto G34 5G for over a week now, and here's my take on the latest G phone! Moto G34 5G price in India Before I start on the Moto G34 5G, I'd like to mention its pricing in India. The base variant, which gets 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, is priced at Rs. 10,999. We're reviewing the 8GB + 128GB variant, which is priced at Rs. 11,999. The original Mot

Moto G34 Review: Affordable 5G

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Moto G34 5G launched in India on January 9 as an affordable 5G smartphone and is now available for purchase as well. The Moto G lineup has been around for more than a decade now. I still remember the very first Moto G launched in 2013 with stock Android, some Moto exclusive features, a single 5-megapixel rear camera, and thick bezels. 10 years later, there are a lot of changes with the G lineup, but Motorola has managed to keep the pricing affordable. The new Moto G34 5G costs less than the launch price of the original Moto G. And instead of a 5-megapixel camera, you now get 50-megapixels. I've been using the newly launched Moto G34 5G for over a week now, and here's my take on the latest G phone! Moto G34 5G price in India Before I start on the Moto G34 5G, I'd like to mention its pricing in India. The base variant, which gets 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, is priced at Rs. 10,999. We're reviewing the 8GB + 128GB variant, which is priced at Rs. 11,999. The original Mot