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  • Top Galaxy AI Features You Need to Know

    Galaxy AI is designed to make your interactions with Samsung devices more intuitive, efficient, and personalized. The software automatically translates into your preferred languages. There are also tools that rewrite your texts to suit different tones. Galaxy AI learns your preferences and adapts to your lifestyle. We take a closer look at what you can expect from our top Galaxy AI features1.

    Live Translate

    Live Translate is an innovative AI tool that changes words from one language to another as you speak or text. If you’re talking to someone who speaks a different language, Live Translate can now help you understand each other instantly. It’s a super-handy AI feature for when you’re travelling to new places. It’s also useful when meeting friends from around the world. It can even help when you’re learning a language.

    And the best part? It’s really easy to use. You just pick the languages you want to translate to and from, and Live Translate does the rest. When you’re on a call or chatting with someone, Live Translate listens to what’s being said. Then almost like magic, it turns those words into the language you’ve chosen. You can see the translation right away on your screen, or hear it if you’re talking. It’s a smart way to make sure nothing gets lost in translation.

    The rear and screen view of a Galaxy smartphone is shown, with an image of a conversation in English and Korean

    Note Assist

    Note Assist makes taking notes on your phone super easy and organised. It tidies up your notes by adding headings and lists, so they are neat and easy to read. It can also check for spelling and grammatical errors and even translate them into another language. And if you’ve made lots of notes? Note Assist can shrink them down to just the main points.

    To use Note Assist, you need a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone. This includes the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy Z Flip5. Simply turn Note Assist on in the settings, and you’re good to go. Whether you’re jotting down ideas, making a to-do list, or taking notes for work or school. Note Assist helps keep everything in order. It also makes it easy to find later.

    The rear and screen view of a Galaxy smartphone is shown, with an image of a woman in a coloured top being circled

    Transcript Assist

    Transcript Assist takes the effort out of notetaking. Part of the Voice Recorder app, it turns spoken words into written text, making minute-taking a thing of the past. Whether you’re in a meeting, lecture, or just want to record your thoughts. Transcript Assist will write it all down for you. It can even translate the text into different languages or summarize it, so you just get the key points.

    Using Transcript Assist is easy. Simply open the Voice Recorder app and pick the recording you want to write out. Hit ‘Transcribe’ and choose the language spoken in the recording. Tap ‘Transcribe’ again and voilà! Your spoken words appear as text. It’s just like having a magic pen that listens and writes for you, making life a whole lot easier.

    The rear and screen view of a Galaxy smartphone is shown, with an image of a building on a sloth being circled

    Chat Assist

    Imagine typing away in a chat and needing a quick fact-check for your work. With Chat Assist, you just type your query. It gives you the information. This saves you the hassle and time of searching elsewhere. If you’re looking for a better way to say something, Chat Assist can also help. It provides suggestions in just the right tone. Whether you’re messaging a mate or writing a post on social media, it has you covered.

    To use Chat Assist, you need to enable it in your settings. Once activated, it integrates seamlessly with the Samsung Keyboard. You can access its functions directly from the keyboard’s menu bar when composing a message.

    The rear and screen view of a Galaxy smartphone is shown, with an image of a building on a cliff being circled

    Photo Assist

    Photo Assist elevates your photography experience making every snap you take look professional and polished. With Photo Assist, you can easily move objects within your photos. You can zoom in with incredible detail. You can reframe your shots for the perfect composition. You can remaster images to bring out their best qualities. All of this is thanks to Galaxy AI.

    Using Photo Assist is straightforward. Once you’ve taken a photo with your Galaxy device, open it in the Gallery app. Photo Assist will then provide AI-generated suggestions that help you enhance your picture with just a few taps. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer. If you are a casual snapper, Photo Assist makes it simple to create stunning images that stand out.

  • Galaxy Tab S10+: Specs & Pricing for Indian Market

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series was launched in India and globally on Thursday. It comprises two models: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The South Korean technology conglomerate says these are the first tablets that have been purposefully built for artificial intelligence (AI). They come with Galaxy AI – Samsung’s suite of AI features for smartphones, tablets and other devices. They boast specifications such as Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipsets, and S-Pen support. Price in India starts at Rs. 90,999 for the 12GB+256GB storage configuration. The same model with 5G capability is priced at Rs. 1,04,999.

    Meanwhile, the base 12GB+256GB model of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi) is priced in India at Rs. 1,08,999. Its top-end configuration, offering 512GB of storage, costs Rs. 1,19,999. Meanwhile, 5G models of the Tab S10 Ultra with similar configurations are priced at Rs. 1,22,999 and Rs. 1,33,999, respectively.

  • Explore Meta Quest 3S Features and Pricing Details

    Meta Quest 3S mixed reality headset was launched as an affordable option at the Connect event on Wednesday. It joins the Quest 3 in the company’s latest family of immersive experience devices. It boasts features such as 4K Infinite+ displays, full-color pass through capabilities, and Meta Horizon OS rebuilt for spatial computing. It also gets capabilities powered by artificial intelligence (AI), courtesy of Meta AI. Alongside the Quest 3S, Meta also debuted Orion augmented reality glasses. They also announced a price drop on its Quest 3.

    Price starts at $299.99 (roughly Rs. 25,000) for the 128GB storage model. It also comes in a 256GB configuration which costs $399.99 (roughly Rs. 33,000). The headset is already available for Pre-order, with deliveries starting October 14.

    The box of contents include the Meta Quest 3S headset. It also includes two Touch Plus controllers with wrist straps and AA batteries. Additionally, there is a charging cable and a power adapter. Customers can upgrade to the 256GB storage model to receive an additional app and game storage. It will also come with a complimentary copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest+ subscription.

  • iQOO 13 Launch: Release Date and Price Details

    iQOO 13 is easily among the most highly anticipated smartphones to launch this year. The Vivo sub-brand is yet to announce the launch date officially. However, ahead of it, speculations about the price, specifications and India launch timeline of the phone have surfaced online. Like last year’s iQOO 12, the iQoo 13 is also expected to run on a Snapdragon chipset. It is tipped to feature a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. The iQoo 13 is likely to pack a 6,150mAh battery.

    GizmoChina, citing an unspecified leak, suggests the India launch timeline, price and specifications of the iQOO 13. As per the report, the handset will be launched sometime in December in India, presumably between December 1 and December 10, following its initial unveiling in China. It could be priced at around Rs. 55,000 in the country.

  • HTC Vive Focus Vision: Features and Price Breakdown

    HTC Vive Focus Vision was unveiled on Wednesday as the company’s latest mixed reality headset. The device is an upgraded version of the Vive Focus 3 that arrived in May 2021, and it offers new features such as eye tracking, colour passthrough, and motorised auto-IPD adjustment. The device has a combined 5K resolution (both eyes) with a 90Hz refresh rate and HTC says that a DisplayPort mode — with up to 120Hz refresh rate — will be available later this year.

    HTC Vive Focus Vision price is set at $999 (roughly Rs. 83,600) in the US, EUR 1,229 (roughly Rs. 1,21,000), GBP 999 (roughly Rs. 1,10,500), and AUD 1,899 (roughly Rs. 1,08,000). HTC is yet to announce details of pricing and availability in other regions, including India.

    The company is accepting pre-orders for the HTC Vive Focus Vision via its website until October 17 and is offering an HTC Vive wired streaming kit compatible with the upcoming DisplayPort mode along with a few games.

  • Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024: All You Need to Know

    Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024, the Indian e-commerce player’s annual sale to mark the start of the festive period, is slated to start on September 27 for all users. Flipkart Plus members will get early access to the sale 24 hours prior on September 26. During the sale, users will see discounts on a wide range of products such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, smart TVs, and more. The sale will also offer the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S23 among others at attractive prices.

    Flipkart has started teasing the on-sale prices of some of the smartphones that will be available at a discount. For instance, the Google Pixel 8 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage, which is generally available for Rs. 75,999, will be available for under Rs. 40,000.

    Samsung Galaxy S23 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage, which is usually available on the platform for Rs. 89,999, will also be available under Rs. 40,000. However, the final prices of either of the smartphones have not been revealed.

  • Redmi 14R: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage | Price & Availability

    Redmi 14R has been launched in China and the latest budget smartphone from the Xiaomi subsidiary is equipped with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, along with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of inbuilt storage. The phone runs on Android 14 and comes with Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin on top. It packs a 5,160mAh battery with support for 18W charging. It comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

    Redmi 14R price starts at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 13,000) for the base model with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is also available in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB configurations priced at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 17,700) and CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 20,100), respectively. There’s another 8GB+256GB variant that costs CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 22,500).

    The new Redmi 14R is available in Deep Ocean Blue, Lavender, Olive Green, and Shadow Black colors via the company’s website in China.

  • Latest Firmware Update for Chromecast with Google TV: STTE.240615.007

    Chromecast with Google TV is getting a new update that comes with July 2024 security patch. This is the sixth Chromecast update to arrive in the last nine months. It is not a major update, so the operating system (OS) still remains at Android 12. However, the update addresses several bugs in the previous version of the OS. The update has been rolled out, but it may take a few days before all users get it. Notably, the tech giant launched the Google TV Streamer last month, ditching the older form factor.

    Google announced the firmware update for Chromecast. It updates the existing STTL.240508.005 version to STTE.240615.007. With this, the Android security patch has been updated to July 2024 from June 2024. Notably, the July update has a size of 143MB, which is considerably larger than the previous update’s 71.94MB size.

    However, since it is not a major update, Chromecast with Google TV is still kept at Android 12. A major update later this year is expected to bring this up to Android 14. Interestingly, this is the sixth Chromecast update to be released this year, matching last year’s count.

  • Vivo V30 Price Cuts: New Rates and Variants in India Revealed

    Vivo V30 was unveiled in India in March this year alongside the Vivo V30 Pro. The phone comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. It carries a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and ships with Android 14-based FuntouchOS 14. Now, the company is gearing up to introduce the successor to the handset. The Vivo V40 series will launch in India on August 7. Ahead of that, vivo has announced price cuts for the Vivo V30 variants.

    Vivo V30 now starts in India at Rs. 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are priced at Rs. 33,999 and Rs. 35,999, respectively. These rates are lowered from the launch prices of the phone, where the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants of the Vivo V30 were marked at Rs. 33,999 and Rs. 35,999, respectively, while the 12GB + 256GB option was listed at Rs. 37,999.

  • Poco: News

    Poco M6 Plus 5G will be unveiled in India on August 1 alongside the Poco Buds X1. Previous reports have suggested that the upcoming smartphone will likely be a rebranded Redmi 13 5G, and therefore, share several key features. Poco has already teased some of these features and revealed the design of the handset. Now the company has confirmed the processor, camera, and display details of the phone. The colour options for the Poco M6 Plus 5G have also been revealed.

    Poco M6 Plus 5G will sport a 6.79-inch full-HD+ display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, the company confirmed in a press note. The handset is claimed to come with the segment’s only dual-sided glass design.

    Poco M6 Plus 5G will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The phone will run on Android 14-based HyperOS out-of-the-box.