To elevate its Messages app to new heights, Google has rolled out a series of substantial updates that promise to position the platform as a formidable contender in the messaging arena. Recent enhancements include the integration of Ultra HDR support in RCS chats, introducing a visual feast with features like photomoji and animated stickers.
However, the tech giant’s innovation doesn’t stop there. Reports suggest that Google is actively developing a message editing feature, akin to the functionality found in WhatsApp. Unearthed by The SPAndroid, the beta version of the Google Messages app, released in the final week of November, subtly reveals this upcoming capability.
Diving into the details, four intriguing flags—bugle.enable_edit_ui, bugle.load_edit_history, bugle.process_outgoing_edits, and bugle.process_incoming_edits—hint at the imminent arrival of a text editing feature. The diligent folks at The SPAndroid, through an APK teardown, unveil Google’s creation of a new table in the messages database. This table, seemingly dedicated to storing edited messages, intricately captures crucial information such as message ID, the latest message ID, original RCS message ID, edited and received timestamps, offering users a comprehensive editing experience.
Although the message editing feature remains concealed from the public eye and unconfirmed by Google, it is anticipated to become a handy tool for rectifying typos or tweaking messages post-transmission. With Google consistently bolstering the Messages app, from Ultra HDR support to potential editing prowess, users can expect an evolving and dynamic messaging experience that continues to push boundaries. As the journey unfolds, these updates are poised to transform how we communicate, one innovation at a time.
The wait is over! The highly anticipated Redmi 13C 5G will eventually make its global debut on December 6th, 2023. This budget-friendly smartphone offers a 5G feature without breaking the bank.
The Redmi 13C 5G is expected to feature an attractive design and vibrant display. The phone is powered by a robust MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ octa-core processor, ensuring smooth everyday tasks and casual gaming performance. With 5G connectivity, users can experience blazing-fast download speeds and seamless streaming.
In the camera department, the Redmi 13C 5G will feature a dual-lens camera system with a 50MP primary sensor and a dedicated depth sensor.
The Redmi 13C 5G will be launched globally on December 6th, 2023. While the official pricing varies depending on the region, it is expected to be one of the market’s most affordable 5G smartphones.
Samsung has introduced its latest external storage device, the Portable Solid-State Drive (SSD) T9. It offers storage options up to 4TB, delivering fast data transfer speed and ample storage capacity, all while ensuring the reliability and convenience that the users require.
Apart from the sleek design, the T9 is equipped with a lightning-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, delivering increased productivity with up to 2,000 MB/s read/write speeds. This makes T9 a worry-free choice for content creators, freeing up time for creativity.
“In a high-resolution content landscape, the T9 is the answer for professionals seeking solutions for challenges such as data management, transferring large files, and durability and performance issues. Samsung’s Portable SSD T9 empowers modern content creators by addressing those data challenges and providing memory solutions that enhance their creative aspirations,” said Puneet Sethi, Vice President, Consumer Electronics Enterprise Business, Samsung India.
Superior Performance and Massive Storage Capacity
With maximum sequential read/write speeds reaching 2,000 MB/s on the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, the T9 outpaces the former T7, by nearly double the speed. This means you can move a 4GB Full HD video in approximately two seconds.
Available in three different capacities – 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB – the T9 caters to the diverse needs of creators. It is designed for quick and frequent transfers while providing substantial storage space for large data volumes. T9’s sleek and credit-card-sized design lets users take their creative inspiration, wherever they go.
Luxury Added to Ruggedness
The T9 delivers not only functional advantages but also unique design benefits under the concept of ‘luxury added to ruggedness’.
It combines style and durability, like a high-end wallet, with its elegant design and rugged build. The T9’s rubber exterior ensures a comfortable grip and guards against low-temperature burns.
Unmatched Reliability and Thermal Control
Backed by a five-year limited warranty and resistant to drops from heights of up to three meters, the T9 guarantees the safety and security of your invaluable data. With this assurance, creators can fearlessly embark on their most ambitious projects.
This rugged drive comes with Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard technology that efficiently mitigates performance dips caused by overheating, ensuring consistent and speedy transfer rates. Additionally, the T9 complies with the international safety standard IEC 62368-1, making it the perfect choice for a wide array of demanding tasks with minimal heat generation.
Manage T9 with Samsung Magician Software 8.0
The Samsung Magician software provides an enhanced experience for users through features such as performance benchmarks, security functions, firmware updates, and real-time health status checks.
Firmware update is a very important feature for memory products, and the Magician software is ready to solve any field issues that might occur. With the new 8.0 version released in September 2023, all Samsung software such as Data migration, PSSD software, and Card authentication tool will be integrated into the Magician software, and the OS support range will be expanded, for Windows, Mac, and Android user convenience.
Seamless Compatibility
Samsung’s Portable SSD T9 is the result of the Company’s extensive experience in SSD technology. The T9 aligns perfectly with USB Type-C power specifications, ensuring it seamlessly integrates into the workflows of professional creators.
Also, its cross-platform compatibility extends to Windows, macOS, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and high-resolution cameras. Plus, the T9 package is complete with USB Type C-to-C and USB Type C-to-A cables.
Maximize performance with a huge buffer size and sustained video shooting
The Samsung T9 guarantees uninterrupted high-resolution video recording with its exceptional sustained write performance. It can be directly connected to an 8K or 12K high-resolution camera for seamless use.
Its TurboWrite technology ensures fast speeds during data transfer, enhancing the overall user experience. With buffer sizes that are up to three times larger than those of its competitors, the T9 is specifically optimized for content creators.
Price, Variants & Where to Buy
The Portable SSD T9 starts at a price of INR 12799 for the 1TB variant, going up to INR 33599 for the 4TB variant. It will be available at all Samsung retail stores, leading consumer electronics stores, and across online platforms.
Warranty
Consumers will be offered a 5-year limited warranty on the Portable SSD T9.
After months of anticipation, the latest iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have finally launched!
We all know you guys have been waiting for these new devices for the longest time now and thought why not have some fun and add fuel to the fire? The Apple iPhone 15 has not yet been released and will be announced tonight during the Apple event at 10:30 PM IST!
I know right now you want to track down my social media and send some not-so-pleasant DMs for the prank I just pulled on you but wait, I do have some scoops of what will be launching in a matter of few hours. Check it out below –
What to expect from the Apple Event tonight?
iPhone 15 Series: The latest iPhone series is expected to be the biggest highlight of the Apple Wonderlust event. The iPhone 15, 15 plus and 15 Pro Max are most likely to launch today. There were also some rumours about the iPhone 15 Ultra, it’ll be interesting to see if this device is actually announced tonight. This year, the standard iPhone 15 variant will also feature a Dynamic Island according to reports on the internet.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: Leaks suggest that Apple might unveil the second generation of its Apple Watch Ultra series. The rugged watch is expected to feature a S9 chip based on the A15 Bionic SoC. It is also expected to be available in two colours this year.
Apple Watch Series 9: Apple’s next-gen standard Watch is expected to launch with minor upgrades. It will feature a new S9 chip with new health features. It will also feature a new Electrodermal Activity (EDA) sensor and a new pink colour variant.
AirPods Pro 2: Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 might get a new USB Type-C variant tonight. AirPods Pro 2 were initially announced last year with the USB-C variant getting introduced this year.
HMD Global is planning to enter the smartphone market with its own independent line of smartphones. The Finnish company has been launching smartphones under the Nokia brand for the past six years. Jean-Francois Baril, the Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of HMD Global, recently announced on their LinkedIn page that HMD-branded devices will be introduced alongside the Nokia devices.
The Co-founder has articulated in an extensive statement that HMD has successfully established its independent Research and Development, software development, distribution, and operational infrastructures. Furthermore, he underscored HMD Global’s standing as the preeminent 5G smartphone manufacturer, demonstrating remarkable year-over-year growth. Additionally, the company has earned acclaim for its commitment to sustainability by introducing repairable Nokia devices within the past twelve months.
Presently, HMD enjoys the distinction of being acknowledged as the swiftest expanding 5G smartphone manufacturer, boasting a diverse array of products tailored for individuals seeking respite from the digital realm. Obviously, HMD appears to be meticulously preparing for the post-expiration phase of its licensing agreement with Nokia. It is worth noting that this agreement, originally inked in 2016, is slated to conclude in 2026, a mere two years and a few months hence.
Furthermore, there exists the potentiality of Nokia seeking to continue the licensing of its esteemed phone brand to an alternative manufacturer, thus prompting HMD to proactively position itself accordingly. The smartphone landscape is poised to welcome a fresh contender. It remains a subject of keen anticipation to discern the strategic direction that HMD will undertake. Will the company adhere to its prevailing approach, characterised by a broad spectrum of devices emphasising sustainability and affordability, or shall we witness the emergence of a competitive offering as well?
Samsung has introduced its flagship offering, the Odyssey Neo G9 57″ monitor, as part of the proceedings at the Gamescom 2023 exposition. This recent addition to their product portfolio takes the form of a curved gaming monitor that touts a substantial 57-inch ultra-wide panel, equating to the combined expanse of two 4K displays.
Referred to as the Odyssey Neo G9 57″, or G95NC, this monitor employs a VA-type LCD panel distinguished by its resolution of 7680 x 2160 and a curvature radius of 1000R. The resulting aspect ratio of 32:9 replicates the effect of adjacently positioning two 16:9 3840 x 2160 panels. Importantly, the dimensions of the 57-inch display stem from its ultra-wide aspect ratio, rendering direct comparisons with displays of alternative aspect ratios impractical.
A notable feat lies in the monitor’s ability to support this expansive resolution in tandem with an equally impressive 240Hz refresh rate, translating to the refreshing of roughly four billion pixels each second. To enable this noteworthy synchronisation of resolution and refresh rate, the G95NC incorporates a hybrid connectivity approach that encompasses both DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 interfaces.
Though specific bandwidth details for these interfaces are not explicitly disclosed by Samsung, it is pertinent to acknowledge that current connectors lack the capacity to facilitate the considerable data transfer (surpassing 100Gbps) demanded by the monitor without recourse to Display Stream Compression—an aspect that the monitor duly embraces.
Underpinning its technological framework, the G95NC integrates Samsung’s Quantum Matrix Technology despite its divergence from employing a more contemporary OLED panel. This innovation capitalises on mini-LED backlighting and integrates an impressive array of 2392 local dimming zones.
This collective array of attributes has culminated in the monitor’s attainment of the esteemed VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. The panel’s response time registers at a minimum of 1ms (GTG) and features a matte coating. The imminent availability of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57″ is earmarked for the US market, with a scheduled release date set for October.
ISRO’s ambitious third moon mission – Chandrayaan 3 has the entire country excited in anticipation. Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module (LM) is all set for a soft landing on the lunar surface on Wednesday evening. This is a historic mission not just in Indian space research, but the entire globe as India aims to become the first country to reach the uncharted south pole of the moon. The LM Consisting of the lander (Vikram) and the rover (Pragyan), is scheduled to make a soft-landing near the south polar region of Earth’s only natural satellite at 6:04 PM on Wednesday (23 August)
Chandrayaan-3’s Landing Process
After a successful lift-off on July 14, ISRO’s launch vehicle, Mark-3, propelled Chandrayaan-3 into orbit. Chandrayaan-3 took multiple elliptic circles of the Earth gaining velocity. After a long journey of 3.84 lakh km, on August 5, the Chandrayaan-3 satellite entered the moon’s orbit and stabilised there for a few days. Now, the Vikram lander has been brought closer to the moon’s surface before the much-anticipated landing descent can begin.
The twenty minutes of terror, or T-20, begin on the day of landing, setting up a suspenseful conclusion. The Vikram lander will start descending towards the moon’s surface from a height of 25 km upon receiving commands from Bengaluru. The powered fall of the Vikram lander will send it hurtling into the moon’s surface at a speed of 1.68 km/s, or approximately 6048 km/h—almost ten times that of an aeroplane.
This is known as the rough braking phase and lasts for roughly 11 minutes. The Vikram lander will then begin to slow down with all of its engines operating, but the lander is still practically horizontal to the surface of the moon. The lander will touchdown with just two engines firing which will shut down once the sensors on the legs feel the lunar surface. The Vikram lander and rover are both designed to last one lunar day (14 Earth Days)
According to ISRO, Chandrayaan-3 is on schedule and the smooth sailing continues. After the successful landing, India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft landing on the lunar surface after the US, China, and the Soviet Union.
Apple, the renowned creator of the iPhone, is set to initiate the production of its highly acclaimed wireless earbuds, the AirPods, within the premises of Foxconn’s manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. Sources with intimate knowledge of the matter have revealed that Foxconn has given the green light to a substantial investment of USD 400 million for the establishment in Hyderabad, which is poised to commence large-scale production by the onset of December 2024.
According to a reliable insider, the Foxconn Hyderabad plant is poised to take on the responsibility of crafting the coveted AirPods. This ambitious endeavour is expected to transition into full-scale manufacturing operations by the conclusion of the year, ushering in a new chapter in Apple’s production capabilities.
This development has been corroborated by another source privy to the ongoing progress. However, despite our outreach, both Apple and Foxconn have yet to provide an official response to our email query seeking confirmation.
The forthcoming AirPods production line will represent a significant milestone as it establishes itself as the second product category, following the iPhone, to be manufactured in India. Globally recognized for their exceptional performance, Apple’s AirPods have emerged as market leaders in the realm of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) audio devices.
Notably, they seized an impressive 36 per cent of the TWS market share in the final quarter of 2022, as reported by Canalys, a prominent research entity. Apple dominates the segment, followed by Samsung, capturing 7.5 per cent, Xiaomi securing 4.4 per cent, Boat claiming 4 per cent, and Oppo with a 3 per cent market share. It is pertinent to mention that Xiaomi, too, embarked on TWS production in India, commencing operations this year at the Optiemus Electronics plant in Noida.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) disseminated the inaugural portrayals of the lunar terrain, as adeptly captured by Chandrayaan-3, signifying India’s third expedition to the lunar realm. Chandrayaan-3 achieved the remarkable feat of acquiring these mesmerizing depictions after entering the lunar orbit on the previous Saturday.
The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has traversed around two-thirds of the interplanetary journey to the moon since its initiation and impeccably attained the lunar orbit on the aforementioned Saturday, as officially confirmed by ISRO. Employing the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle as its conduit, the spacecraft’s successful lift-off occurred on July 14, emanating from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre situated in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
In an accomplishment emblematic of India’s technological prowess, the nation now occupies a select echelon as only the fourth sovereign entity, following the United States, China, and Russia, to have achieved the feat of alighting its spacecraft onto the lunar regolith, thereby eloquently showcasing India’s proficiency in orchestrating a secure and gentle touchdown upon the moon’s surface.
Upon achieving its anticipated touchdown, Chandrayaan-3 is slated to perform its operational duties for a solitary lunar day, an interval equivalent to approximately 14 terrestrial days. This distinctive synchrony arises from the moon’s peculiar rotational dynamics, where one complete lunar rotation aligns with the passage of 14 days as recognized on Earth. Intriguingly, the financial allocation earmarked for the realization of Chandrayaan-3 is quantified at Rs 250 crore, a valuation that does not encompass the associated launch vehicle costs.
The developmental trajectory of Chandrayaan-3 embarked in the embryonic stage of January 2020, primed for a voyage initially slated for the subsequent year, namely 2021. However, the unanticipated onset of the Covid-19 pandemic wrought unforeseen disruptions to the strategic timeline of the mission.
Chandrayaan-3 stands as ISRO’s subsequent foray, representing an earnest endeavour to facilitate upon the setbacks encountered during the Chandrayaan-2 mission of 2019, which faced formidable challenges during its attempt at a gentle lunar landing, culminating in the acknowledgement of a shortfall in the achievement of its foundational mission objectives.
India has imposed restrictions on the imports of laptops, tablets, and personal computers with immediate effect. A government notice was shared not too long ago which announced the restrictions, in a bid to push local manufacturing. The notice revealed that the import of laptops, tablets, and PCs “would be allowed against a valid licence for restricted imports.”
India restricts imports of laptops and more
In 2023 April-June, electronic imports including laptops, tablets, and personal computers were $19.7 billion. This was an increase of 6.25% year-on-year. As per reports, electronics imports range between 7% to 10% of the country’s total merchandising imports. The former director general at MAIT, Ali Akhtar Jafri said that “The move’s spirit is to push manufacturing to India.” Jafri also added that the move was not just a mere nudge, but a major push towards bringing manufacturing in India.
India has been working tediously to push local manufacturing by giving production-linked incentives in over two dozen sectors which also include electronics. The country also extended the deadline for companies to apply for the $2 billion manufacturing incentive scheme to attract major investments in IT hardware manufacturing. This covers products like laptops, tablets, PCs and servers. Dell, Acer, Samsung, LG Electronics, Lenovo, Apple, and HP Inc. are some of the key companies selling laptops in the Indian market, a big chunk of this portion is imported from countries like China. This restriction by India triggered a rise in shares by over 5% for Indian electronic maker Dixon Technologies. As per government reports, laptops, tablets, and personal computers makeup about 1.5% of the country’s total annual reports and nearly half of these imports are brought from China.
