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In accordance with the Inter-Services Organizations Act, the center notifies
Greater unity and command efficiency in the armed forces are made possible by the Center's notified regulations, which were developed under the Inter-Services Organizations Act.In accordance with the Inter-Services Organizations Act, the Center has issued regulations that improve military unity and command effectiveness. This measure avoids duplication of proceedings, speeds up disciplinary actions, and gives heads of ISOs more authority.The official notification states that personnel from any of the three services posted or attached to Inter-Services Organizations (ISOs) will now be subject to full disciplinary and administrative authority from the Commander-in-Chief of a Joint Services Command, the Officer-in-Command of an inter-services establishment, and the Commanding Officer of an inter-services unit.By facilitating quicker decision-making and effective treatment of disciplinary problems, the implementation of these rules completely operationalizes the Act and is anticipated to improve ISO effectiveness. Given the upcoming theater command structures, this development takes place against the backdrop of continuous efforts to encourage greater unity among India's military services. The action is regarded as a crucial reform in India's defense management system and enhances the power of ISO chiefs. Center Notifies Rules for Unified Command Under Inter-Services Act 1881764 https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/
Published 28 May 2025 07:46 PM
India announces a port limitation measure for shipments from Bangladesh.
New Delhi: The Indian Gazette has announced a port restriction on the import of specific commodities from Bangladesh into India. Monday was the official date of the gazette notification, which was published today.Following contentious comments made by Bangladesh's interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus regarding the northeastern region of India during his visit to China, India has placed restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG) and other products through its northeastern land ports, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, as well as Fulbari and Changrabandha in West Bengal.In a lecture in China, Yunus, the chief adviser for Bangladesh, referred to the northeastern provinces of India as a "landlocked region with no access to the ocean." Since Indian officials see this remark as undercutting the region's status and connectivity, it has caused diplomatic tension. Bangladesh was forced to reroute exports, including ready-made garments (RMG), plastics, melamine, furniture, juices, carbonated drinks, bakery goods, confectionery, and processed foods, through Kolkata port in West Bengal or Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra due to the new restrictions, which were imposed on May 17 and went into effect immediately. This resulted in a significant increase in logistics costs.Previously, 93% of Bangladesh's exports to India went via these land routes, so the impact on the country's ready-made clothing industry, which sends around USD 740 million worth of clothing to India each year, might be significant. It is anticipated that the action will upend Bangladesh's apparel sector, increasing prices and restricting access to markets while opening up new prospects for Indian producers.
Published 20 May 2025 04:59 PM
OnePlus Open 2 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is expected to launch in Q1 2025.
The company's first folding smartphone, the OnePlus Open, debuted last year with triple back cameras bearing the Hasselblad name and a high-resolution cover display (Read our Review). There are already rumors that a foldable's replacement is in the works. Thanks to a tipster, we now know some additional information regarding the impending foldable. The OnePlus Open 2, which may be a repackaged Oppo Find N5, is rumored to operate on the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.A well-known Weibo tipster named Digital Chat Station (whose username is translated from Chinese) stated that the OnePlus Open 2 is expected to launch in 2025's first quarter. It is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. In October of this year, Qualcomm is anticipated to introduce the chipset.The anticipated OnePlus Open replacement is expected to include a slim design, a high-resolution cover screen, an updated hinge to minimize weight, and a "ultra-flat" inside screen. It is probably going to be slim, and it might keep the OnePlus Open's periscope camera. It is very likely to launch as the Oppo Find N5, rebranded. The Find N3 was rebranded as the predecessor.In October 2023, the OnePlus Open made its debut in India, retailing for Rs. 1,39,999 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage model alone. It sports a 6.31-inch (1,116x2,484 pixels) 2K LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED cover screen and a 7.82-inch (2,268x2,440 pixels) 2K Flexi-fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED inner display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and has 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM.The Hasselblad-branded triple rear camera arrangement on the OnePlus Open is powered by a 48-megapixel primary camera. Its two front cameras include a 32-megapixel secondary camera and a 20-megapixel primary selfie camera. The 4,800mAh battery within the foldable allows for 67W SuperVOOC charging.
Published 06 Jun 2024 11:26 AM
Wipro CEO promotes veterans and relies on internal talent
In an attempt to curb the outflow of internal talent that had afflicted the company under former CEO Theirry Delaporte's leadership, and as a show of confidence in the depth of its current senior leadership, which has been with Wipro for many years, new CEO Srini Pallia has promoted at least five Wipro insiders, including three veterans, in the last 1.5 months.A few days after Pallia assumed leadership of the company, Wipro named 28-year veteran Malay Joshi CEO of Americas 1, which is the company's biggest market. Hari Shetty, a 31-year Wipro veteran, was named chief strategist and sales excellence officer of Wipro early this month.Once more this month, Wipro saw the departure of two previous leaders from Capgemini and the hiring of Amit Choudhary, the chief operating officer, and Anis Chenchah, the CEO of APMEA, by Delaporte. While Vinay Firake, a Wipro veteran of roughly 26 years, succeeded Chenchah, Sanjeev Jain, who joined the IT giant in April of last year, succeeded Choudhary. By relying on internal talent, the company continued to demonstrate its faith in its bench.Shreyas Bhosale was also named by Wipro last week as the company's engagement leader for the joint GTM with Nokia on private wireless. By combining Nordics and Benelux into a new Northern Europe region, the company also granted Sarat Chand, the managing director of Wipro-Benelux at the moment, extra responsibility for the Nordic region. Chand has spent the last fifteen years working for the IT company as a Wipro veteran as well. Analysts have praised the action, stating that it gives the right signals to all parties involved, including employees and.
Published 04 Jun 2024 10:33 PM
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Launch Date of OnePlus Watch 2 in India
Prior to its eagerly anticipated launch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, the OnePlus Watch 2 has been unveiled. According to the company, it will debut on February 26 at 8:30 p.m. IST (4:00 p.m. CET). Three years have passed since the 2021 launch of the OnePlus Watch, the smartwatch's predecessor. The consumer tech brand did disclose some information about its design and battery life, but not many important specifications. Unusual for OnePlus, a community post on the company's website disclosed the launch date and gave a sneak peek at a few of the Watch 2's features. A pre-reserve pass has been used to open early reservations, and a microsite for the smartwatch has also been developed. As of the writing of this article, all 1500 of the passes were sold out. The OnePlus Watch 2's sapphire crystal glass and stainless steel chassis were highlighted in the announcement post. There will be two color options: radiant steel and black steel. The smartwatch will have up to 100 hours of battery life in "full Smart Mode," according to the company. If accurate, this will surpass the battery life of the Apple Watch Series 9, which in our review we discovered to provide about 2.5 days when in low-power mode. Since the post mentioned recently released products like the foldable OnePlus Open, OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and OnePlus Tab, some attention was also paid to ecosystem building. But no mention of ecosystem features was made. Additionally, the term "meticulous health monitoring" surfaced, suggesting that there may be significant improvements to the health tracking system. Some more important details about the upcoming smartwatch have leaked according to earlier reports. The Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset and a 1.43-inch AMOLED display are possible features of the OnePlus Watch 2. Although Wear OS is anticipated to run on it, it is unknown if Wear OS 3 or Wear OS 4 will be used. To confirm that it might be available in India at the same time as its global launch, a landing page has also been created on Amazon mentioning the same launch date and time.
Launch Date of Realme 12+ 5G in India
The Realme 12+ 5G will go on sale in India the following month, the company said on Wednesday. The smartphone's back camera has also been made public by the company, which claims that it will be the first in its price range to launch in the nation with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor that features optical image stabilization (OIS). The Realme 12+ 5G's alleged retail boxes were leaked by a tipster earlier this week, and the company hinted at the release of a new phone.Meanwhile, tipster Ishan Agarwal released a picture of the alleged retail box of the Realme 12+ earlier this week via X (previously Twitter). According to the box, the smartphone will have an AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7050 chip. Also, according to the leaked picture of the Realme 12+ 5G retail box, the phone will have a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W wired charging. Additionally, it was disclosed that the smartphone will have a Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS; the business has verified this information. The price of the smartphone is blurred on the part of the box where the sticker is located. Some of the Realme 12+ 5G's specifications have already leaked online, providing fans with a preview of what to anticipate from the upcoming phone. A 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera are reportedly part of the phone's triple camera setup. It is anticipated to include a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,400 pixels) AMOLED screen, up to 1TB of internal storage, and up to 16GB of RAM.
Date of India Launch for CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds
Next month will see the release of CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds, the newest audio offerings from Nothing's subsidiary brand. The forthcoming Nothing Phone 2a, which the UK startup headed by OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei is planning to launch in India and other international markets, will be unveiled alongside both of these devices. The manufacturer has begun to make available some of the details of the CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones ahead of their arrival. The CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds will launch in India on March 5 at 5 p.m., according to the company's website. On the same day, the Nothing Phone 2a is expected to launch in India. The same as the company's other products, these will be sold in the nation through Flipkart. The CMF Neckband Pro, which is anticipated to be the company's first neckband-style headset, will have five microphones for AI-assisted noise cancellation on calls. The company claims that the device can provide hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 50dB. However, according to information released by the company, the CMF Buds will have a 12.4mm driver with bio fiber and unique TPU materials. This TWS headset supports ANC, just like the CMF Neckband Pro, though specifics about the feature have not yet been released. Additionally, the company has disclosed that the CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds will both be compatible with the Nothing X app and provide five bass levels through a slider as part of the company's Ultra Bass Technology 2.0. Only a portion of the CMF Neckband Pro and CMF Buds were shown off when the Nothing subbrand hinted at their release earlier this month. The audio products appeared to be in silver and white colorways in the teasers that the company released at the time. On the other hand, these products are only available in orange on the company's website. Before they make their debut on March 5, we should find out more about these devices, including their cost and features.
Zee Entertainment Seeks to Revive $10 Billion Merger With Sony: Report
India's Zee Entertainment is making a final attempt to restart discussions with Japan's Sony Group to revive their $10 billion (roughly Rs. 83,098 crore) merger deal which was scrapped on January 22, Indian business daily Economic Times reported on Tuesday, citing people aware of the matter.Representatives from both parties have been working to salvage the deal, with efforts to revive the merger gaining momentum over the past two weeks, the report added. However, there is a chance that the discussions might fail as significant differences remain unresolved and both sides are standing firm on their positions, it said.Sony terminated the merger with Zee due to certain unresolved "closing conditions" and leadership disputes, including disagreements over CEO Punit Goenka's involvement in regulatory issues. Zee is expected to notify Sony within the next 24-48 hours regarding its willingness to accept all terms and conditions and proceed with the merger, the newspaper said.If not, Sony is expected to withdraw its original merger application with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) by the end of this week, as agreed upon when the merger was initially proposed. The Zee-Sony merger, in the works for two years, would have created an Indian television juggernaut with more than 90 channels across sports, entertainment and news that would have competed with the likes of Walt Disney, and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries.
Sony Pictures Launches Add-On Streaming Channel on Amazon Prime Video in India
Prime Video has entered a distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), to launch an add-on subscription on the streamer for viewers in India.Sony Pictures – Stream will offer SPE's movies and shows on Prime Video Channels and its subscribers for an add-on introductory annual subscription of Rs. 399. “We are delighted to launch Sony Pictures - Stream, a new Prime Video Channel curated specifically for our customers in India."Additionally, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Columbia Pictures, a part of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures – Stream spotlights the studio's history and incredible film legacy by offering customers an incredible array of films from the studio's beloved vault spanning the decades," Bhasin added. Sonika Bhasin, Vice President - South Asia, Sony Pictures Television, said with the partnership with Prime Video, Indian audiences can have access to content from SPE's extensive library of award-winning films and critically acclaimed television series. "The collaboration allows Sony Pictures Entertainment to make their vast and beloved library available in India at a single destination, reaching customers across the length and breadth of the country via Prime Video Channels,” said Vivek Srivastava, head - Prime Video Channels, India. Last year in December, it was reported that Amazon would start incorporating advertisements within Prime Video soon. Amazon Prime users in the US reportedly received communication from Amazon informing them that the standard Amazon Prime plan would show ads while streaming movies and TV shows. The company had initially announced the move in September last year and had stated that it would go into effect in early 2024.
Honor MagicBook Pro 16 Teased Officially, to Launch at MWC 2024 With AI-Powered Features
Honor MagicBook Pro 16 is set to be launched with refreshed hardware later this year. The Honor MagicBook Pro with a 16.1-inch display was initially unveiled in 2020 with different CPU options. With the 2024 refresh, the laptop is expected to come with upgraded specifications including more powerful processors. The company has teased the launch of the refreshed version of the Honor MagicBook Pro model during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The newer model is said to come with advanced AI-backed features. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Honor announced that a refreshed version of the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 with AI-powered features will be introduced at the MWC 2024 event that will be held from February 26 to February 29. The teaser reads, "Hey SAM & MAC, With Magic, one step connects all," taking digs at competing brands Samsung and Apple, claiming that the upcoming model is "smarter" than its market peers. It also teases the Magic-link feature that is claimed to connect smartphones, tablets and PCs to allow seamless display mirroring, file sharing, etc. The company did not reveal the design or any key elements of the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 but the hints at AI-backed advanced characteristics suggest that it may come with Intel Core Ultra CPUs. In December 2023, Intel announced the Core Ultra processors with inbuilt Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that are claimed to improve onboard AI functions. Ever since, many leading brands like Acer, Samsung, HP, Asus and more have refreshed several models with these newer CPUs. The 2020 model of Honor MagicBook Pro is available in several CPU variants - AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, Intel Core i5-10210U, and Intel Core i7-10510U. It comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The laptop features a 16.1-inch full-HD (1,920x1,080 pixels) IPS display and ships with Windows 10 Home.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: Sparking a New AI Revolution
If you'd ask AI to come up with the best possible Android smartphone right now, chances are that it might suggest specifications similar to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. While AI has been powering a set of great features in smartphones all this while, it has now taken the driver's seat to help you stay more productive, communicate easily, and do things that previously needed expert know-how. The new Galaxy S24 Ultra makes the most of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's on-device AI capabilities, and that's not just for AI-powered features alone. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a unique offering in the premium Android smartphone market right now. With a wallet-crashing starting price of Rs. 1,29,999, is it the best Android smartphone you can buy right now? How well do those generative AI features work? Let's find out! Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra prices in India start at Rs. 1,29,999 for the 12GB RAM, 256GB storage variant. That's about Rs. 5,000 higher than its predecessor, but Samsung is offering a bunch of exciting offers that can bring down the effective price. The 12GB RAM, 512GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 1,39,999, while the high-end 12GB RAM, 1TB storage variant is available for Rs. 1,59,999. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is available in Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Black. The company offers Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, and Titanium Orange colour options as online exclusives.In the box, you get a SIM ejector cable and a USB Type-C cable for charging. There's no charger in the box, so you'll need to use the one you already have, or you will have to buy a new one if you want faster charging.
Official Tease of the OnePlus Watch 2; Expected Release Date of February 26
The OnePlus Watch 2 is anticipated to release soon. The rumour mill has been spinning information about the smartwatch for the past few weeks. The OnePlus Watch, which made its debut in India in April 2021, is anticipated to be replaced. It is anticipated that the OnePlus Watch 2 will include improvements over the previous model. Prior leaks have alluded to the smart wearable's launch schedule, design renders, and essential features. The watch has now been formally teased by the company. With the caption "It's about time," OnePlus posted an image of a watch dial on X, implying the release of a new smartwatch, possibly the OnePlus Watch 2. Two buttons are visible on the right side of the circular body; one of them appears to be the home button, and the other one resembles a rotating crown that could also be functional. Along with sharing the teaser, the company asked people to guess what the product is in a OnePlus Community post, stating that only "wrong answers" are acceptable and that the "best wrong answer wins the right prize." This contest is open to all users from North America, Europe, and India and ends on February 26 at 5 p.m. IST.The assertion made by tipster Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) that the OnePlus Watch 2 will launch on February 26 lends credence to this theory. This confirms the tipster's earlier assertion that the smartwatch will be unveiled on February 26–29, 2024, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.A 1.43-inch AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset, and WearOS 3 or WearOS 4 are anticipated to be included with the OnePlus Watch 2. Additionally, it has been observed on the website of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) indicating an impending launch in India.
Samsung Combines Bixby With Galaxy AI
During its January Galaxy Unpacked event, which also marked the debut of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung unveiled Galaxy AI, a new suite of AI-powered features. The Galaxy S24 series brought many new features, including Call Assist, Interpreter mode, Transcript Assist, and more. Currently, the massive South Korean tech company has worldwide integrated the AI capabilities with its built-in virtual assistant Bixby, enabling users to operate some of the features with simple voice commands. "With Bixby, users can quickly bring up and activate Galaxy AI features hands-free, taking away the need to physically search through your device to find the feature of your choice," Samsung said in a statement released through its global newsroom. Notably, Google Assistant for Android devices now works with its AI-powered chatbot app, Gemini, and users can configure it to be their default assistant. Users will be able to activate the feature by speaking directly to their Galaxy S24 series smartphone following this integration. An example is also highlighted in the post. Saying "Hello Bixby, turn on Interpreter" allows users to speak with someone who doesn't speak the same language as them without having to search for the feature on the phone.Originally introduced on February 16 in the US, this feature is now being rolled out worldwide. Chinese, English (US, UK, and India), French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Spanish (Latin America) languages will all be supported by the AI-integrated Bixby. It should be mentioned that not every feature will be able to be accessed via voice commands. Features like Photo Editing and Instant Slow-Mo will still need to be accessed manually by users.Originally introduced on February 16 in the US, this feature is now being rolled out worldwide. Chinese, English (US, UK, and India), French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Spanish (Latin America) languages will all be supported by the AI-integrated Bixby. It should be mentioned that not every feature will be able to be accessed via voice commands. Features like Photo Editing and Instant Slow-Mo will still need to be accessed manually by users.
Date of Release for Samsung Galaxy F15 5G
Soon, the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is anticipated to be released in India. According to reports, the phone will replace the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G, which made its debut in India in March 2023. The rumored phone is probably going to have a lot of improvements over the previous model. Online, design renderings of the smartphone had already appeared. It has also been observed on websites for certification and benchmarking. Leaked promotional photos now appear to reveal some of the phone's primary features, while a tipster has revealed some details about the cost and available colors. In a post on X, tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) revealed that the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G will be sold for less than Rs. 15,000 on Flipkart when it launches in India. The phone is seen in sea green, purple, and black color schemes in the pictures that have been circulated. The leak goes on to say that the model—which is supposedly the first in the segment to do so—may provide users with four generations of Android updates. The tipster went on to say that a 6,000mAh battery is probably going to power the device. Concurrently, a Smartprix article revealed leaked Samsung Galaxy F15 5G promotional photos. According to the report, the phone will be unveiled on February 22 at 12 p.m. Indian Standard Time. A MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage is anticipated to power it.The 6.5-inch 90Hz sAMOLED screen, 13-megapixel selfie camera, 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit with ultrawide and macro shooters, and 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging were also reportedly included in the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G. According to the report, users of Samsung's Galaxy F15 5G will also receive five years of security updates and four years of Android updates.
A mid-range smartphone with ‘super’ display
After being away from the Indian market for three years, Honor came back in 2023 with a mid-range phone. Now, the company is launching its mid-tier Honor X9b.The Honor X9b comes at a time when the smartphone market is quite mature and fairly saturated. If you want to spend around Rs 25,000 on an Android phone, it is very unlikely that you will be stuck with a truly bad one unless you are intentionally deciding to make poor choices. With the X9b, Honor has seemingly decided to pin its hopes on what it is calling the “ultra-bounce anti-drop display,” which the company claims can withstand “1.2 times the impact of a drop, whatever that means. The truth of the matter is that I am not quite equipped to do the kind of specialised testing to see if those claims are true. Honor says that the X9b is the “first phone to get a five-star overall drop resistance certification from Switzerland’s SGS.”Certifications like this are meaningless unless they provide a benchmark to compare against. What I can say for the phone is that my clumsy self dropped it twice — once from my bed a foot or two above the ground and one from my table that is less than a metre above the ground. There was no damage.Also, my friend’s pet cockatiel Kiwi took a liking to perching on the phone when I held it up around him. Kiwi’s sharp claws scratch my shoulder when he sits on it, but it did nothing to the phone. Of course, I am not sure how much of that can be attributed to the applied screen protector and the free transparent case that comes with the phone. The massive 6.7-inch screen has a 2652×1200 (1.5k resolution), giving it a very high pixel density of 429 pixels per inch. The sides of the phone’s screen curve away from the user in a way that reminds me of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Maybe that is not what you remember that phone for. I am usually sceptical about phones that have a curved display because I am not sure how well they deal with palm rejection but that did not seem to be an issue here. That may be because the actual screen does not really curve as much as the glass’s design makes it appear.
Google Gemini App on Android, Gemini Toggle on iOS Rolling Out in India and Other Countries
Google has started rolling out its Gemini app on Android to users in India. While there's no dedicated app on iOS, iPhone owners will be able to see a toggle on the top of the Google app, allowing them to enable and utlise the features of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. The tech giant launched the Android app on February 8, but the rollout was limited to the US. Now, the app is being expanded to more than 150 countries and territories. According to Google's support page, the Gemini mobile app is now available in English, Korean, and Japanese languages and is being expanded to more than 150 countries and territories. The full list of countries is listed on Google's support page. The iPhone users don't have a dedicated app at the moment, but they can use Gemini's AI capabilities through the Google app, which now has a toggle button on the top-right that allows access to the chatbot. Gadgets 360 was able to confirm the availability of the Gemini toggle on the Google app on iOS 17.2.1. The Gemini app requires a smartphone with at least 4GB of RAM. It must also run Android 12 or newer versions of Google's operating system. Similarly, the Gemini toggle is available to iPhone users running iOS 16 and newer. As the AI service is only available in English, Japanese, and Korean, it will only be available on smartphones set to use these languages. Lastly, users should be signed in to a personal Google Account or a Workspace account where the administrator has enabled the feature. In case, you still cannot see the app or the toggle, it is worth noting that the global rollout started on Thursday and is expected to continue for a few more days. Jack Krawczyk, Senior Director of Product at Google, who is also handling Gemini, revealed in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the Gemini app's restrictions on image uploading and image generation were being somewhat relaxed. However, he added, “We'll continue to work through responsibly aligning on refusals with both images and text.” More features and expansion to more regions are currently in progress, as per the Gemini head. Some users who added Gemini as the default assistant over Google Assistant in Android smartphones had complained that there was no clarity on which in-device features was the AI capable of performing. Krawczyk said in a post on Wednesday, “Working on making it more clear exactly which Assistant features are work in progress vs which are available now. (also working on narrowing that gap!)”
Nothing Phone 2a Price in India, Key Specifications Tipped Ahead of March 5 Launch
Nothing Phone 2a is confirmed to launch in India on March 5. As the moniker suggests, the upcoming smartphone is not a flagship model but it is claimed to be an upgrade over the company's first handset unveiled in July 2022, the Nothing Phone 1. The UK-based OEM has not yet revealed the design of the phone, nor has it teased any features that the upcoming model may get. Several leaks and reports, however, have already suggested key details about the Nothing Phone 2a. Leaked design renders of the phone have also surfaced online over the past few days. Now a tipster has suggested some important specifications and the likely price of the model in India. Tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the Nothing Phone 2a could be priced in India at Rs. 30,000. He added the phone may also see a limited release in the US, where it is likely to be priced at $400 (roughly Rs. 33,200).The tipster added that the upcoming Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC. The phone may also ship with Android 14-based NothingOS 2.5 and feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. For optics, the Nothing Phone 2a may get a 50-megapixel primary sensor alongside a 50-megapixel ultra-wide shooter at the back and a 32-megapixel sensor at the front. The tipster added that the phone is likely to support 45W wired fast charging.Earlier leaks claimed that the Nothing Phone 2a may launch in Black and White colour options. It is also said to be offered in two configurations - 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB.
Tata Motors Announces First EV Price Cuts in India; Electric Car Prices Lowered By Up to 8 Percent
Electric cars make up only 2 percent of all car sales in India, due to concerns over higher upfront costs and range anxiety. Indian automaker Tata Motors' electric vehicle (EV) unit on Tuesday said it has reduced prices of its cars by up to 120,000 rupees (~$1,450) in what is the first instance of a price cut by an electric carmaker in the country. Electric variants currently form just 2% of car sales in India, as buyers are wary about the higher upfront costs despite lower running costs and as range anxiety persists. "With battery cell prices having softened in the recent past and considering their potential reduction in the foreseeable future, we have chosen to proactively pass on the resulting benefits directly to customers," said Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer at the TPG-backed Tata Passenger Electric MobilityThe price of the top-selling Nexon.ev is now down 1.4% to 1.45 million rupees. Prices previously began at 1.47 million rupees, according to Tata's website. The company, which dominates EV car sales in India, also cut the price of its electric small car Tiago by 70,000 rupees. The base version now costs around 8.1% lower at 799,000 rrupees Launched in 2020, the Nexon.ev was India's cheapest electric SUV until the launch of Tata's Punch EV at 1.2 million rupees in 2024. EV sales have slowed globally as well, with U.S. carmaker Tesla leading a price-cut war to maintain its sales lead over rivals such as China's BYD. "Tata's price cut in India could prompt its rivals to also price their cars more competitively and launch newer EVs at aggressive prices," said Jay Kale, Vice President, Elara Capital. However, this is in stark contrast to India's EV two-wheeler market, in which IPO-bound Ola Electric and Hero-backed Ather are locked in a price war.
Samsung Brings Its New AI Features To These Devices
Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series with the new Galaxy AI features and is now extending some of these AI features to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds FE.The Galaxy AI features will be rolled out to the Galaxy Buds TWS earbuds via the OTA (over-the-air) update.After the update rollout, Galaxy Buds users will be able to use several Galaxy AI features through the Galaxy S24 series like Live Translate, Interpreter and more.The Galaxy S24 series Live Translate feature allows users to experience real-time call translation on their device screens while engaged in conversations via Galaxy Buds.Furthermore, the AI-driven interpreter feature on the Galaxy S24 series facilitates seamless two-way, face-to-face interpretation through the Galaxy Buds interface. By speaking directly into the Buds’ microphone, users can have their words translated, making the translated voice accessible via the Galaxy S24 series. This enables a nearly natural conversation between two individuals, each equipped with a Galaxy S24 series smartphone and Galaxy Buds, eliminating the need to hand over the phone. Consumers purchasing Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24+ will get benefits worth Rs 12,000, while those buying Galaxy S24 can avail benefits worth Rs 10,000. Consumers can also opt for No Cost EMI for upto 24 months on purchase of S24 Series. Consumers purchasing Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds FE can avail of limited period cash back or upgrade upto Rs 6,000.
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OpenAI to invest in Indian developers, hold summits
ChatGPT maker OpenAI will continue investing in the developer community in India and hold several developer summits in the country this year, the company’s chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon said on Saturday.“India has the key ingredients of being one of the world's leaders in AI. It has the largest developer community in the world, with some of the most impressive talent in the field, a track record of developing extraordinary technology businesses and a relentless focus on competing on the world stage,” said Kwon at the ET Now Global Business Summit in New Delhi.The company plans to meet with Indian developers to work alongside OpenAI product leaders on some of the most difficult challenges in AI. OpenAI's vice president of engineering, Srinivas Narayanan, had met developers in Bengaluru on January 5.“Our hope is that this collaboration between Silicon Valley developers and Indian developers will put us on a path for building the tools that define our future” Kwon added.Kwon also talked about the need to focus on safety while exploring the potential of AI. He said OpenAI tools can be made safer through technology, partnerships, and collaboration with governments. Product management is a multifaceted discipline that plays a critical role in bringing successful products to market. Whether it's developing a new software application, launching a consumer product, or managing a service, effective product management is vital for meeting customer needs and achieving business goals.
OnePlus Buds 3 review in 5 points
The new OnePlus 12 smartphones from OnePlus seem to be the best of the lot that the company has launched yet. In our review, we liked the new flagship OnePlus 12 and its younger sibling, the OnePlus 12R, which we even tagged as the flagship killer. At the same time, even more than the phones, it is the newly-launched OnePlus Buds 3 earbuds that has caught our attention. OnePlus has managed to offer users a good pair of earbuds that perform almost like their Buds Pro lineup but cost almost half of the Buds Pro 2.Priced at Rs 5,499, the OnePlus Buds 3 offers incredible value and impressive features, including dual dynamic drivers, support for Hi-Res Audio via LHDC 5, 94ms low latency, touch volume control, up to 49dB active noise cancellation, IP55 rating for water and dust protection, and up to 44 hours of playback time with the accompanying charging case. While the specs look good on paper, in our detailed review of OnePlus Buds 3, we found out that these new earbuds excel in performance and are almost close to the Pro series. Though there are some areas where they could have been better.Featuring a premium design, the OnePlus Buds 3 borrows cues from the Buds Pro 2 and Apple AirPods Pro. Its short-stemmed style earbuds are pair with a revamped pebble-shaped charging case which echoes the design aesthetic of the Buds Pro 2. Available in Splendid Blue and Metallic Gray, these earbuds look premium and the blue variant, which I reviewed, offers the vibrant pop of colour. Now, while the design is similar, the OnePlus Buds 3 are lighter than the Buds Pro 2. They offer a comfortable, snug fit without feeling cheap or flimsy. While I personally prefer a bit of weight which the premium earbuds offer, the Buds 3 do not disappoint in terms of build quality.During my week of using the Buds 3 for an average of 6-7 hours daily, I found little to complain about these earbuds, especially considering the price. I used earbuds to listen to a range of music albums across genres. Whether it was melodic Bollywood tunes or energetic K-Pop tracks, the Buds 3 consistently impressed me with clear vocals, immersive backgrounds, and decent bass. While the Buds 3 obviously don't match the performance of the Buds Pro 2 (which is expected considering the price difference), they serve as a strong reminder that specs aren't everything.
