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Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Leaked Render Hints at Larger Camera Module; Could Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, IPX8 Rating
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Leaked Render Hints at Larger Camera Module; Could Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, IPX8 Rating

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is anticipated to make its debut later this month as the successor to the Mix Fold 3. While the exact Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 launch date is yet to be revealed by the company, a fresh leak sheds light on the design and several specifications of the upcoming foldable phone. The leaked render shows four Leica branded rear cameras on the handset. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is tipped to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and have an IPX8 rating for water resistance. Tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) leaked the alleged render and specifications of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 on X (formerly Twitter). The official-looking render shows the rear design of the phone. It seems to have a larger camera island compared to its predecessor. The camera module that houses four Leica branded cameras and a...
Koo to Shut Down Four-Year-Old Service After Acquisition Discussions Fail
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Koo to Shut Down Four-Year-Old Service After Acquisition Discussions Fail

Koo — an Indian startup that was launched in 2020 as a competitor to Twitter (currently known as X) — is shutting down. The company, started by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka four years ago will cease operations after acquisition talks with "multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates and media houses" failed, according to the app's founders. Koo was one of several companies that have attempted to create alternatives for US-based Internet services in India, catering to users in local languages. Koo founders announce shutdown In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Koo founders Radhakrishna and Bidawatka said that Koo would be shut down after acquisition discussions with "multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates, and media houses" failed to materialise. A TechCrunch repo...
iPhone 16 Camera Might Feature New Samsung CMOS Image Sensor: Report
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iPhone 16 Camera Might Feature New Samsung CMOS Image Sensor: Report

iPhone 16 is expected to launch within the next few months and details of its various components have recently surfaced online. According to a recent report, the Cupertino technology firm may adopt a new CMOS image sensor made by Samsung for its upcoming smartphone models. This sensor is tipped to have a three-wafer design with advantages over the existing sensor in the iPhone 15 series. If the claims are accurate, Samsung could become Apple's second supplier for camera sensors, alongside Sony. iPhone 16 could feature Samsung CMOS image sensor The Elec reports that Apple is conducting final quality assessments of a new image CMOS image sensor (CIS) supplied by Samsung. This potential shift from Sony to Samsung is said to be due to delays faced by the Cupertino-based tech giant in receiving...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Prices Drop as Cryptocurrencies Continue to Be Volatile
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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Prices Drop as Cryptocurrencies Continue to Be Volatile

The crypto sector doesn't seem to be getting any respite, with most cryptocurrencies consistently showing losses on the price charts. Bitcoin showed a price decline of around 1.37 percent on Wednesday, July 3. On foreign exchanges like CoinMarketCap, BTC is trading at $60,827 (roughly Rs. 50.7 lakh) -- down by $810 (roughly Rs. 67,638) from the price point at which BTC stepped into the trading arena at the beginning of this week. Meanwhile, Indian exchanges like CoinSwitch and WazirX show BTC trading at the price point of $66,332 (roughly Rs. 55.3 lakh) on Wednesday. “The crypto market saw a fall following US' higher-than-expected job openings data. Technically, the market is slightly negative due to bearishness in BTC. However, ETF inflows continue to be positive, which is a good sign. Cu...
OnePlus 13 to Feature 2K OLED Screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Chipset, Tipster Claims
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OnePlus 13 to Feature 2K OLED Screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Chipset, Tipster Claims

OnePlus 13 is expected to launch later this year in China as a successor to the company's current-generation OnePlus 12 flagship model. Purported renders and specifications of the smartphone have already surfaced online, giving us an idea of what to expect from the OnePlus 13. A tipster has now leaked details about the handset on social media, suggesting the inclusion of features such as a 2K OLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support and IP69 rating. OnePlus 13 specifications (Rumoured) In a post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) suggested that the OnePlus 13 may feature a 2K LTPO OLED display with a flat design. This claim contradicts previous leaks that suggested the smartphone would sport a curved screen. It is ...
Infinix Note 40 5G Review: Noteworthy Budget Phone
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Infinix Note 40 5G Review: Noteworthy Budget Phone

Infinix is not the first brand you'd think of when purchasing a budget or mid-range smartphone online. However, the company has a good offline presence and makes many phones that cater to the budget and mid-range segment. The new Infinix Note 40 5G, launched late last month in India, is a budget phone offering features such as wireless charging, which is a first in this price segment. While it may not have the brand value, it does offer a lot for the price. After using the phone for about a week, here's why I think the Infinix Note 40 is something you should consider adding to your shopping list. The phone has much to offer but gets some things wrong. It is available in India in a single variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, priced at Rs. 19,999. Infinix Note 40 5G Design: A rectangular ...
Apple’s A18 Chips Tipped to Power Entire iPhone 16 Lineup
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Apple’s A18 Chips Tipped to Power Entire iPhone 16 Lineup

iPhone 16 lineup is expected to launch in September with a few upgrades over last year's iPhone family. Early rumours suggested that the top-end iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will usher in a new A-series processor. At the same time, the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus were believed to pack the A17 Pro Bionic chip found in this year's iPhone 15 Pro models. Now, a leaked code from Apple's backend indicates that Apple is planning to arm the same A18 SoC across the entire iPhone 16 lineup. iPhone 16 identifiers leaked Back-end code discovered by Nicolas Alvarez (@nicolas09F9) and reported by MacRumors revealed that Apple will release four iPhone models this year and they will run on the same A18 chip. The discovered identifiers are — iPhone 17,1, iPhone 17,2, iPhone 17,3, iPh...