The Karni Sena members threw tyres at the vehicles, causing several cars in the high-speed convoy to collide and suffer damage
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he’s hopeful for a “reliable and lasting peace” after meeting one-on-one with Donald Trump, who later questioned whether Russia’s Vladimir Putin genuinely wants to end the war in Ukraine.
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During the 121st Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, stating it highlights the cowardice of terrorists. He emphasized the ongoing peace efforts in Kashmir and assured justice for victims' families, reflecting national unity against terrorism.
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President Donald Trump called for “free of charge” passage of American ships through the Panama and Suez canals, renewing his focus of expanding US influence over critical commercial and naval waterways.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is launching an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, claiming the school’s disclosures over foreign funding “may be incomplete or inaccurate.”
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The expert team of scientists from the University of Cambridge, UK, has made a shocking statement by claiming that there are signs of life at a distant planet, K2- 18 b. The scientists have discovered DMS and DMDS molecules in the plant’s atmosphere. However, the claims are being questioned worldwide.
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Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of AIMIM, has pledged support for the BJP government following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28. He emphasises the need for national unity and supports government actions for security.
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Motorola Razr 60 series was launched globally on Thursday as the latest clamshell-style foldable phones from the Lenovo-owned brand. In line with the preceding series, the new lineup comprises two models — the Motorola Razr 60 and the Razr 60 Ultra. Both phones come with pOLED LTPO internal screens and dual rear camera setup.
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President Xi Jinping is seeking to repair ties with the European Union, painting China as the more reliable partner as Donald Trump alienates the bloc over issues from tariffs to defense.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to expedite offshore mining and open new opportunities for extracting critical materials from the ocean floor despite the objections of environmentalists.
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Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced several new features for the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. The live translation feature has been expanded to all the markets in which the smart glasses are available, enabling users to converse in English and select other languages in real time, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Meta says it will soon introduce the ability to send and receive direct messages (DMs) and video calls through Instagram as well as a feature which lets the glasses see what you’re seeing and have more natural conversations about it.
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SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and commercial applications.
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That's because as per trade protocols tariffs are usually part of trade agreements, Indian official say.
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Electronic Arts has fully revealed its next Star Wars game, Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics title developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. The game will be released in 2026 on PC, PS 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
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Vivo T4 5G was launched in India on Tuesday. The smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and a 7,300mAh battery with 90W Flashcharge as well as wireless and reverse charging support. It comes with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel front camera sensor for selfies and video calls. For security, it carries an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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Vivo Watch 5 was launched in China on Monday alongside the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Vivo X200s handsets. The smartwatch comes with a 1.43-inch, round AMOLED screen and is claimed to offer up to 22 hours of battery life. It has several AI-backed features and runs on BlueOS 2.0 out-of-the-box. The watch is said to support a 30-second blood pressure risk assessment feature.
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Jack Ma’s return may be the most lucrative of all time
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The “Pectra” upgrade is aimed at improving Ethereum’s efficiency, stability, and usability. With Pectra, Ethereum users will be able to replace traditional private key-controlled accounts with programmable smart contracts for greater flexibility and security. This will notably advance Ethereum’s “account abstraction” features.
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The Kremlin’s grey-zone war in the Black Sea shows its real intent
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On Sunday, Raj and Uddhav Thackeray hinted at a possible reconciliation amidst shared concerns for Maharashtra's cultural identity. Eknath Shinde avoided the development, while Devendra Fadnavis welcomed it. The Thackeray family saga, marked by past rifts, may see new developments.
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This emphasis on discovering domestic oil and gas production comes at a time when India's consumption of petroleum products has been hitting record levels in the past few years and is expected to remain robust.
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray had reportedly expressed willingness to reunite with estranged cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray by forgetting past differences.
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Three Pentagon officials who were reported to have been fired amid a inquiry into leaks said they weren’t told what they were being investigated for or if there was even a probe into the unauthorized disclosure of information.
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President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to roll back its decision to block the deportation of Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador, arguing that the early-morning order was overbroad and premature.
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A group of Venezuelan men filed urgent requests to the US Supreme Court, a federal appeals court and two trial courts to block their imminent deportation, saying President Donald Trump’s administration appears poised to send them to a notorious prison in El Salvador without the required chance for judicial review.
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Tesla has delayed the production launch of its more affordable vehicles, including a stripped-down Model Y variant codenamed E41, according to a report. Originally slated for the first half of the year, the rollout is now pushed back by at least three months, according to sources familiar with the matter. The report did not specify the reason for the production delay.
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Mivi, the Hyderabad-based consumer tech brand, shared more information about its soon-to-be-released Mivi AI voice assistant with Gadgets 360 recently. The company shed light on the workings of the AI model, text interface, freemium model, and training methods. Notably, the AI system is primarily a voice-based experience, and users can have conversations with various avatars.
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The Trump administration is preparing to deport potentially hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members without giving them the chance for judicial review required by the Supreme Court, lawyers representing detainees said in a court filing Friday.
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The US is prepared to recognize Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, according to people familiar with the matter.
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NASA’s Hubble reveals a detailed view of the Galactic favourite, the Sombrero Galaxy, telling about the rare shape of the galaxy. The Sombrero Galaxy is found to have metal-rich stars in its outer region. This research has a future scope of getting deeper insights into its formation by using the advanced imaging technique of Hubble.
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Asus TUF Gaming A14 has been refreshed with new chipset and GPU options. The gaming laptop is now offered with up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor which can deliver up to 50 tera operations per second (TOPS) of neural processing unit (NPU) performance. It is also equipped with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU that powers the new DLSS 4 suite of technologies, such as Multi Frame Generation and Super Resolution.
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‘It all started after I said I want to enter politics’: Robert Vadra hits out at BJP over ED action
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With Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft has tried to have it both ways by doubling down on brutal action while also bringing back stealth as a core mechanic. Through its two distinctly different protagonists, Shadows attempts to address the incongruency between the old-school Assassin’s Creed experience and the series’ new identity with mixed results.
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Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, these capabilities potentially improve the experience, making it easier to type on the device in situations where the hands are occupied.
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India-based independent solo game developer Baba Black Sheep Games has announced a rhythm-based cricket title, Bat to the Beat, for PC. The game will launch later this year on Steam, with a demo currently available on the platform.
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CMF Buds 2 are scheduled to be launched alongside other CMF by Nothing products including the CMF Phone 2 Pro on April 28. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the true-wireless-stereo (TWS) earbuds has been official listed online, detailing almost all of its features. As per the listing, the CMF Buds 2 will offer support for hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC). Further, the company will also provide ChatGPT integration.
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Robert Vadra, before his questioning by the Enforcement Directorate, expressed that he and Rahul Gandhi are targeted for their relevance.
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Waqf Law Hearing Live: The Supreme Court will hear 73 petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act today. Follow live updates from the courtroom, key arguments, and verdict highlights.
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Opposition leaders criticised the language used by PM Modi while asking what the prime minister has done for poor Hindus and Muslims all these years.
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Apple on Monday released the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 2 update for the iPhone to developers and beta testers. It is an iterative update and does not contain any noticeable new features. Building upon the release of the iOS 18.5 Developer Beta 1 earlier this month, the latest beta update for iPhone brings fixes for bugs related to the Apple Vision Pro app, StoreKit, Writing Tools, and others.
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'Greetings on Poila Boishakh': PM Modi extends wishes on Bengali New Year
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CMF Phone 2 Pro is scheduled to be unveiled in India and global markets on April 28. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a company official has confirmed that the upcoming handset will ship with an additional accessory in the box that wasn't included with the CMF Phone 1 — a charger. However, the company is only expected to include the charger in the box in select markets. Most regions will only receive the phone and the charging cable as the box contents.
Replying to Nothing India's CMF Phone 2 Pro launch date announcement post on X (formerly Twitter), a user commented, “Please give charger in the box please please only Nothing can do it. we really need it.” In response, Nothing co-founder and India President Akis Evangelidis confirmed that the upcoming handset will ship with a charger in the box.
We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India. https://t.co/jgD6fJoLvb pic.twitter.com/A4oxH7OYsq
— Akis Evangelidis (@AkisEvangelidis) April 11, 2025
“We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India”, the official wrote, while also sharing an image of what looks like the inside of the handset's retail box with a cutout for the charging brick.
This move is said to be in response to the customer feedback received with the CMF Phone 1 which did not come with a power adapter. The smartphone supported 33W wired fast charging, which customers could take advantage of by purchasing the Power 33W fast charger. Notably, the Nothing sub-brand also sells 65W GaN and 100W GaN fast chargers as separate accessories.
However, the wording of the reply to the X post by the Nothing India President suggests that this move may only be for the Indian market and global retail units of the upcoming CMF Phone 2 Pro may still ship without a charger in the box.
Notably, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will be the second smartphone launched under the CMF sub-brand following the CMF Phone 1, which debuted in July 2024. As per the company, the CMF Phone 2 Pro launch will be accompanied by three new products in its audio lineup — the CMF Buds 2, Buds 2a, and Buds 2 Plus.
CMF Phone 2 Pro is scheduled to be unveiled in India and global markets on April 28. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a company official has confirmed that the upcoming handset will ship with an additional accessory in the box that wasn't included with the CMF Phone 1 — a charger. However, the company is only expected to include the charger in the box in select markets. Most regions will only receive the phone and the charging cable as the box contents.
Replying to Nothing India's CMF Phone 2 Pro launch date announcement post on X (formerly Twitter), a user commented, “Please give charger in the box please please only Nothing can do it. we really need it.” In response, Nothing co-founder and India President Akis Evangelidis confirmed that the upcoming handset will ship with a charger in the box.
We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India. https://t.co/jgD6fJoLvb pic.twitter.com/A4oxH7OYsq
— Akis Evangelidis (@AkisEvangelidis) April 11, 2025
“We heard you my man - giving it a go with CMF Phone 2 Pro in India”, the official wrote, while also sharing an image of what looks like the inside of the handset's retail box with a cutout for the charging brick.
This move is said to be in response to the customer feedback received with the CMF Phone 1 which did not come with a power adapter. The smartphone supported 33W wired fast charging, which customers could take advantage of by purchasing the Power 33W fast charger. Notably, the Nothing sub-brand also sells 65W GaN and 100W GaN fast chargers as separate accessories.
However, the wording of the reply to the X post by the Nothing India President suggests that this move may only be for the Indian market and global retail units of the upcoming CMF Phone 2 Pro may still ship without a charger in the box.
Notably, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will be the second smartphone launched under the CMF sub-brand following the CMF Phone 1, which debuted in July 2024. As per the company, the CMF Phone 2 Pro launch will be accompanied by three new products in its audio lineup — the CMF Buds 2, Buds 2a, and Buds 2 Plus.
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In a world where AI is transforming the way we live, work, and create, the Galaxy Book5 Series stands as a powerful statement. Samsung's latest flagship laptop line brings not just one, but two AI powerhouses into a single, ultra-smart machine: Galaxy AI and Microsoft Copilot. For Gen Z, who live at the center of creativity, productivity, and instant connectivity, this isn't just a laptop, it's a next-gen AI powerhouse. It's the kind of device designed not only to keep up with you, but to fulfill all your needs.
Galaxy AI now on the world's most powerful AI PCs!
The Galaxy Book5 Series is the first in its category to be powered by Galaxy AI. These aren't just software gimmicks, these useful AI features are deeply integrated into the hardware to deliver whatever you ask for.
Galaxy AI is all about intuitive interaction.
AI Select: Lets you highlight any image or word on your screen and instantly look it up using AI.
Photo Remaster: Uses AI to automatically enhance your images by improving lighting, reducing noise, and sharpening details.
These features aren't just conveniences, they change how you interact with content.
Galaxy Book5 series are also advanced Copilot+ PCs – What does this mean? This means that they support some of the most advanced AI experiences from the house of Microsoft. This includes cutting-edge features like Paint Co-creator, Live Captions, Enhanced Studio Effects & the soon-to-be-launched Recall. Generative AI can now be seamlessly integrated into your workflow, be it building research projects, attending virtual meetings or creating artwork.
Built right into Windows 11, Copilot works across apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. On the Galaxy Book5 Series, as mentioned above, the following features stand out:
Paint Cocreator*: Sketch something simple and watch Copilot transform it into professional-grade illustrations
Live Captions*: Real-time captioning for any audio or video, perfect for meetings, videos, and webinars across languages.
Recall*: An upcoming feature that helps you find anything you've seen or done on your device, just by describing it in natural language.
With Copilot, you're not just using your computer, you're talking to it, guiding it, and letting it handle the details while you focus on the big picture.
Galaxy AI + Copilot: Synergy that Elevates Everything
What makes the Galaxy Book5 truly stand out is how Galaxy AI and Microsoft Copilot work together. Here's how the combo unlocks new possibilities:
Phone Link + Copilot: Use prompts on your laptop to take actions directly on your connected phone, like texting a contact or searching your photo gallery.
Interpreter + Copilot: Use Interpreter to translate spoken language in real-time, then paste the notes into Copilot to generate a structured project plan.
Transcript Assist + Copilot: Record a meeting with Transcript Assist and instantly turn those notes into a professionally drafted email or summary using Copilot.
This collaboration between Samsung and Microsoft turns your Galaxy Book5 Series laptop into a command centre that connects all your devices, apps, and ideas.
AI That Lives on the Device
Unlike most AI features that rely on cloud processing, the Galaxy Book5 Series is designed for both on-device AI and on-cloud AI. This is made possible thanks to the new Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and a supercharged Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
The Galaxy Book5 boasts NPUs capable of over 48+ TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second). That's the kind of power you need to run live-translated captions, enhance webcam video in real-time, and sketch-to-art transformations right on your device. It means faster performance, improved privacy, and less dependency on the internet. On-device AI also means the Galaxy Book5 Series stays responsive on many AI tasks in places where connectivity is poor, so you're never affected by anything.
Power Meets Portability
AI needs power, and Galaxy Book5 delivers. The new Intel Core Ultra processors offer up to 16% improved single-core and multi-core performance, and a 20% GPU boost over previous generations. That means quicker processing when editing videos or rendering AI-generated visuals.
The integrated Intel Arc graphics make light work of graphics-heavy AI tasks, while LPDDR5X RAM up to 32GB keeps everything running smoothly, even with multiple AI processes in the background.
And don't forget about that stunning 3K AMOLED display. It's not just eye candy, it's a 120Hz adaptive screen with Vision Booster tech, making everything from design work to Netflix look stunning in any lighting. The anti-reflective coating and outdoor brightness optimisation make it ideal for on-the-go creators.
The Quad Speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver rich, cinematic sound powered by a 2x bigger woofer than before. Perfect for music lovers, movie marathons, or immersive gaming.
And for crystal-clear video calls, the Staggered HDR Camera merges multiple exposure levels to ensure you look your best in any light.
Battery Life That Keeps Up
The Galaxy Book5 Series is designed for a day that doesn't quit. With a massive 76Wh battery, you get up to 31 hours of video playback. That means more creating, streaming and less hunting for power outlets.
Super Fast Charging gives you around 40% charge in just 30 minutes, so even a quick break can top you up. And thanks to smart battery management, you can travel without your charger.
Final Thoughts
The Galaxy Book5 Series is what happens when you combine cutting-edge AI with thoughtful hardware. It's not just smarter, it's faster, more private, and beautifully integrated into your life.
For Gen Z creators, entrepreneurs, students, and dreamers, this isn't just a productivity tool. It's your everyday AI sidekick. Two AIs, one machine, endless possibilities.
The Galaxy Book5 Series is available for purchase at Samsung.com, Samsung India Smart Cafes, and some authorised shops and online stores.
Welcome to the future of AI computing. It fits in your backpack and powers your world.
*Live Captions, Recall, and Paint Cocreator may not be available at launch.
#Samsung #GalaxyBook5Series
In a world where AI is transforming the way we live, work, and create, the Galaxy Book5 Series stands as a powerful statement. Samsung's latest flagship laptop line brings not just one, but two AI powerhouses into a single, ultra-smart machine: Galaxy AI and Microsoft Copilot. For Gen Z, who live at the center of creativity, productivity, and instant connectivity, this isn't just a laptop, it's a next-gen AI powerhouse. It's the kind of device designed not only to keep up with you, but to fulfill all your needs.
Galaxy AI now on the world's most powerful AI PCs!
The Galaxy Book5 Series is the first in its category to be powered by Galaxy AI. These aren't just software gimmicks, these useful AI features are deeply integrated into the hardware to deliver whatever you ask for.
Galaxy AI is all about intuitive interaction.
AI Select: Lets you highlight any image or word on your screen and instantly look it up using AI.
Photo Remaster: Uses AI to automatically enhance your images by improving lighting, reducing noise, and sharpening details.
These features aren't just conveniences, they change how you interact with content.
Galaxy Book5 series are also advanced Copilot+ PCs – What does this mean? This means that they support some of the most advanced AI experiences from the house of Microsoft. This includes cutting-edge features like Paint Co-creator, Live Captions, Enhanced Studio Effects & the soon-to-be-launched Recall. Generative AI can now be seamlessly integrated into your workflow, be it building research projects, attending virtual meetings or creating artwork.
Built right into Windows 11, Copilot works across apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. On the Galaxy Book5 Series, as mentioned above, the following features stand out:
Paint Cocreator*: Sketch something simple and watch Copilot transform it into professional-grade illustrations
Live Captions*: Real-time captioning for any audio or video, perfect for meetings, videos, and webinars across languages.
Recall*: An upcoming feature that helps you find anything you've seen or done on your device, just by describing it in natural language.
With Copilot, you're not just using your computer, you're talking to it, guiding it, and letting it handle the details while you focus on the big picture.
Galaxy AI + Copilot: Synergy that Elevates Everything
What makes the Galaxy Book5 truly stand out is how Galaxy AI and Microsoft Copilot work together. Here's how the combo unlocks new possibilities:
Phone Link + Copilot: Use prompts on your laptop to take actions directly on your connected phone, like texting a contact or searching your photo gallery.
Interpreter + Copilot: Use Interpreter to translate spoken language in real-time, then paste the notes into Copilot to generate a structured project plan.
Transcript Assist + Copilot: Record a meeting with Transcript Assist and instantly turn those notes into a professionally drafted email or summary using Copilot.
This collaboration between Samsung and Microsoft turns your Galaxy Book5 Series laptop into a command centre that connects all your devices, apps, and ideas.
AI That Lives on the Device
Unlike most AI features that rely on cloud processing, the Galaxy Book5 Series is designed for both on-device AI and on-cloud AI. This is made possible thanks to the new Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and a supercharged Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
The Galaxy Book5 boasts NPUs capable of over 48+ TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second). That's the kind of power you need to run live-translated captions, enhance webcam video in real-time, and sketch-to-art transformations right on your device. It means faster performance, improved privacy, and less dependency on the internet. On-device AI also means the Galaxy Book5 Series stays responsive on many AI tasks in places where connectivity is poor, so you're never affected by anything.
Power Meets Portability
AI needs power, and Galaxy Book5 delivers. The new Intel Core Ultra processors offer up to 16% improved single-core and multi-core performance, and a 20% GPU boost over previous generations. That means quicker processing when editing videos or rendering AI-generated visuals.
The integrated Intel Arc graphics make light work of graphics-heavy AI tasks, while LPDDR5X RAM up to 32GB keeps everything running smoothly, even with multiple AI processes in the background.
And don't forget about that stunning 3K AMOLED display. It's not just eye candy, it's a 120Hz adaptive screen with Vision Booster tech, making everything from design work to Netflix look stunning in any lighting. The anti-reflective coating and outdoor brightness optimisation make it ideal for on-the-go creators.
The Quad Speakers with Dolby Atmos deliver rich, cinematic sound powered by a 2x bigger woofer than before. Perfect for music lovers, movie marathons, or immersive gaming.
And for crystal-clear video calls, the Staggered HDR Camera merges multiple exposure levels to ensure you look your best in any light.
Battery Life That Keeps Up
The Galaxy Book5 Series is designed for a day that doesn't quit. With a massive 76Wh battery, you get up to 31 hours of video playback. That means more creating, streaming and less hunting for power outlets.
Super Fast Charging gives you around 40% charge in just 30 minutes, so even a quick break can top you up. And thanks to smart battery management, you can travel without your charger.
Final Thoughts
The Galaxy Book5 Series is what happens when you combine cutting-edge AI with thoughtful hardware. It's not just smarter, it's faster, more private, and beautifully integrated into your life.
For Gen Z creators, entrepreneurs, students, and dreamers, this isn't just a productivity tool. It's your everyday AI sidekick. Two AIs, one machine, endless possibilities.
The Galaxy Book5 Series is available for purchase at Samsung.com, Samsung India Smart Cafes, and some authorised shops and online stores.
Welcome to the future of AI computing. It fits in your backpack and powers your world.
*Live Captions, Recall, and Paint Cocreator may not be available at launch.
#Samsung #GalaxyBook5Series
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Tensions escalate in West Bengal as BJP criticizes TMC MP Bapi Halder for threatening violence against Waqf property protesters. Amid unrest, Halder's alarming remarks raise questions about accountability and the state's response to communal tensions.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) helped political parties, including the ruling BJP, navigate India’s 22 official languages and thousands of regional dialects in the run-up to the 2024 general elections, according to the newly-released AI tracker.
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The party of Clinton and Obama has long supported the kind of globally integrated economy that has fueled Silicon Valley’s prosperity.
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Ecuador’s voters face a stark choice on Sunday as an ally of Donald Trump fights to stay in power against a socialist who wants to overhaul the nation’s economic model.
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A video of anti-Israel protests in Bangladesh features demonstrators linking Palestine, Bangladesh and Islam. Social media users reacted with various opinions, some discussing the implications of reunification between Bangladesh and Pakistan amid rising tensions.
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The Trump administration plans to end deportation protections for more than 8,000 migrants from Afghanistan, many of whom arrived after the chaotic US withdrawal from the country.
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Alina Habba, the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey, is investigating state Governor Phil Murphy for allegedly setting a statewide policy to limit cooperation with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
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A Trump administration lawyer refused to tell a judge what the government is doing to bring back a wrongly deported Maryland man during a contentious hearing a day after the Supreme Court ordered the US to facilitate the man’s return from a notorious prison in El Salvador.
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Oppo Find X8s series was launched in China on Thursday alongside the Find X8 Ultra. The X8s series comprise of two models — Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+. The handsets offer 120Hz AMOLED screens in different size options. They are powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The Oppo Find X8s series gets a 50-megapixel Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera unit. Both models support 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
The Oppo Find X8s price starts at CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 49,000) for the base 12GB + 256GB configuration and goes up to CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 65,000) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB model. It is offered in Hoshino Black, Moonlight White, Island Blue, and Cherry Blossom Pink colourways.
Surprisingly, the Oppo Find X8s+ pricing is the same as the standard model and is available in Hoshino Black, Moonlight White, and Hyacinth Purple colour options. Both phones are already available for pre-order in China and deliveries will commence starting April 16.
The dual SIM (nano + nano) Oppo Find X8s sports a 6.32-inch full-HD+ (2,760 × 1,256 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and support for Dolby Vision. It also gets the company's proprietary Oppo Shield Protection. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find X8s+ features a larger 6.59-inch full-HD+ (2,760 × 1,256 pixels) AMOLED screen with the same specifications as the standard model.
Both handsets are powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage. The graphics are handled by the Immortalis-G925 GPU. The Oppo phones run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15.
Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+ come with a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera unit comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with a 24mm focal length, f/1.8 aperture, and optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom, dual-axis OIS and a f/2.6 aperture, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter with f/2.0 aperture. They also get a 32-megapixel front camera with a f/2.4 aperture for selfies and video calls. The phones support 10-bit HDR.
Connectivity options on the Oppo Find X8s series include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, dual-antenna NFC, and USB Type-C. The phones are rated IP68 + IP69 against dust and water ingress. The Oppo Find X8s and the Find X8s+ pack 5,700mAh and 6,000mAh batteries, respectively, with support for 80W SuperVOOC (wired) and 50W (wireless) fast charging.
Oppo Find X8s series was launched in China on Thursday alongside the Find X8 Ultra. The X8s series comprise of two models — Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+. The handsets offer 120Hz AMOLED screens in different size options. They are powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The Oppo Find X8s series gets a 50-megapixel Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera unit. Both models support 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
The Oppo Find X8s price starts at CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 49,000) for the base 12GB + 256GB configuration and goes up to CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 65,000) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB model. It is offered in Hoshino Black, Moonlight White, Island Blue, and Cherry Blossom Pink colourways.
Surprisingly, the Oppo Find X8s+ pricing is the same as the standard model and is available in Hoshino Black, Moonlight White, and Hyacinth Purple colour options. Both phones are already available for pre-order in China and deliveries will commence starting April 16.
The dual SIM (nano + nano) Oppo Find X8s sports a 6.32-inch full-HD+ (2,760 × 1,256 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and support for Dolby Vision. It also gets the company's proprietary Oppo Shield Protection. Meanwhile, the Oppo Find X8s+ features a larger 6.59-inch full-HD+ (2,760 × 1,256 pixels) AMOLED screen with the same specifications as the standard model.
Both handsets are powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage. The graphics are handled by the Immortalis-G925 GPU. The Oppo phones run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15.
Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+ come with a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera unit comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with a 24mm focal length, f/1.8 aperture, and optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom, dual-axis OIS and a f/2.6 aperture, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter with f/2.0 aperture. They also get a 32-megapixel front camera with a f/2.4 aperture for selfies and video calls. The phones support 10-bit HDR.
Connectivity options on the Oppo Find X8s series include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, dual-antenna NFC, and USB Type-C. The phones are rated IP68 + IP69 against dust and water ingress. The Oppo Find X8s and the Find X8s+ pack 5,700mAh and 6,000mAh batteries, respectively, with support for 80W SuperVOOC (wired) and 50W (wireless) fast charging.
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Canva unveiled Visual Suite 2.0, a redesigned platform with new features and AI-powered tools, on Thursday. The Sydney-based visual communications platform showcased several new features under the Visual Suite 2.0 umbrella, such as Canva AI, Canva Sheets, Canva Code, Magic Charts, and Visual Suite in One Design, at its annual Canva Create event in Los Angeles. The company did not reveal when these features might be rolled out widely or if all of these features will be available to those on the free tier of the platform.
In a press release, the company detailed all the new features and tools coming to users under the Visual Suite 2.0 banner. Canva called it the company's biggest product launch since its inception in 2012 and highlighted that it is reimagining the design process for the AI-powered era. The focus areas of the new features include creativity, communication, and collaboration.
One of the major new additions includes Visual Suite in One Design. Canva is now increasing the scope of what users can create in a single interface. Previously, design sheets were locked to a fixed dimension—so if a user was working on a presentation, they could only add slides that matched standard presentation dimensions. Visual Suite changes that by allowing users to add and work with slides of varying dimensions within the same project, offering greater flexibility and creative freedom.
This means users can add a presentation slide, a document, and an Instagram Story slide to the same project. Canva says this will eliminate the need for separate tools and fragmented workflows.
Canva Sheets
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Canva Sheets is another new addition that brings a spreadsheet tool to allow users to add complex data to the sheet to create a visual experience integrating data and text. The tool uses the AI-powered Magic Studio, and users can simplify their data with features like Magic Insights. Users can also import data from HubSpot, Statista, Google Analytics and more using the Data Connectors feature. Canva said the tool will also support common spreadsheet formulas.
In addition to Canva Sheets, the platform is also adding Magic Charts, an AI experience that converts raw numbers into visuals with a single tap. The company says users will be able to generate scrollable reports, animated visualisations, and infographics. Canva is also adding new templates to let users to choose from.
Canva AI
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Canva AI, a voice-enabled AI assistant, is also being added to the platform. It is a quick shortcut to all the Magic Studio-powered AI features in a single place. The company says users will be able to access these tools in a conversational manner and generate text, slides, and images seamlessly. Canva AI will also allow users to edit photos and resize designs with a single voice-based prompt.
The company is also focusing on coding with its new Canva Code tools. It is essentially a low-code/no-code tool that allows users to use AI to write code for different apps and web designs with prompts. The company claims that users will be able to go from code to design preview. Users can create website landing pages, classroom resources, and other interactive designs.
Canva Photo Editor
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Finally, Canva Photo Editor is being added to the platform's Visual Suite. With new AI features, users will be able to click specific elements in an image to edit them, add AI-generated backgrounds, and remove or replace objects.
Canva also said that the company has taken steps to ensure the safety of these AI-powered tools. While building these products, Canva used “input and output moderation, safety filters, bias mitigation, and clear user controls over how data is used in AI training.”
Canva unveiled Visual Suite 2.0, a redesigned platform with new features and AI-powered tools, on Thursday. The Sydney-based visual communications platform showcased several new features under the Visual Suite 2.0 umbrella, such as Canva AI, Canva Sheets, Canva Code, Magic Charts, and Visual Suite in One Design, at its annual Canva Create event in Los Angeles. The company did not reveal when these features might be rolled out widely or if all of these features will be available to those on the free tier of the platform.
In a press release, the company detailed all the new features and tools coming to users under the Visual Suite 2.0 banner. Canva called it the company's biggest product launch since its inception in 2012 and highlighted that it is reimagining the design process for the AI-powered era. The focus areas of the new features include creativity, communication, and collaboration.
One of the major new additions includes Visual Suite in One Design. Canva is now increasing the scope of what users can create in a single interface. Previously, design sheets were locked to a fixed dimension—so if a user was working on a presentation, they could only add slides that matched standard presentation dimensions. Visual Suite changes that by allowing users to add and work with slides of varying dimensions within the same project, offering greater flexibility and creative freedom.
This means users can add a presentation slide, a document, and an Instagram Story slide to the same project. Canva says this will eliminate the need for separate tools and fragmented workflows.
Canva Sheets
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Canva Sheets is another new addition that brings a spreadsheet tool to allow users to add complex data to the sheet to create a visual experience integrating data and text. The tool uses the AI-powered Magic Studio, and users can simplify their data with features like Magic Insights. Users can also import data from HubSpot, Statista, Google Analytics and more using the Data Connectors feature. Canva said the tool will also support common spreadsheet formulas.
In addition to Canva Sheets, the platform is also adding Magic Charts, an AI experience that converts raw numbers into visuals with a single tap. The company says users will be able to generate scrollable reports, animated visualisations, and infographics. Canva is also adding new templates to let users to choose from.
Canva AI
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Canva AI, a voice-enabled AI assistant, is also being added to the platform. It is a quick shortcut to all the Magic Studio-powered AI features in a single place. The company says users will be able to access these tools in a conversational manner and generate text, slides, and images seamlessly. Canva AI will also allow users to edit photos and resize designs with a single voice-based prompt.
The company is also focusing on coding with its new Canva Code tools. It is essentially a low-code/no-code tool that allows users to use AI to write code for different apps and web designs with prompts. The company claims that users will be able to go from code to design preview. Users can create website landing pages, classroom resources, and other interactive designs.
Canva Photo Editor
Photo Credit: Canva
Finally, Canva Photo Editor is being added to the platform's Visual Suite. With new AI features, users will be able to click specific elements in an image to edit them, add AI-generated backgrounds, and remove or replace objects.
Canva also said that the company has taken steps to ensure the safety of these AI-powered tools. While building these products, Canva used “input and output moderation, safety filters, bias mitigation, and clear user controls over how data is used in AI training.”
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Asus has partnered with Swiggy Instamart to provide doorstep delivery of its accessories in India. The Taiwanese manufacturer announced its association with the instant delivery platform on Wednesday. With this partnership, shoppers in select Indian cities can order different Asus accessories, including keyboard, mouse, and chargers, on Swiggy Instamart. Products, including the Asus Marshmallow Keyboard, Silent Ergo Mouse, and 65W Type-C GaN chargers, are now available alongside daily essentials on Swiggy Instamart. Notably, in January, Asus partnered with Zepto to make select computer peripherals available on the quick-commerce platform.
In a press release, Asus announced that it has teamed up with Swiggy Instamart to launch 10-minute delivery of its accessories in select cities. Asus keyboard, mouse, and chargers will be available on the instant delivery platform for doorstep delivery in cities like Ahmedabad, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Pune.
The Asus 65W Type-C universal adapter (Black) and 65W Type-C GaN universal adapter (Black) are currently available for quick delivery on Swiggy Instamart. Keyboards like the KW100 Marshmallow keyboard (Beige) and the CW100 wireless keyboard (Green) and mouse combo are also offered for sale. Further, Asus is selling its MD102 Silent Ergo mouse, MW103 Wireless Silent mouse, MD100 Marshmallow multi device Wireless mouse and more on the quick commerce platform. They are advertised to be delivered in 10 minutes of receiving the order.
Meanwhile, Asus has also been associated with Zepto since January this year and sells some of its keyboards and mice in select Indian cities, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
Swiggy Instamart had recently started doorstep delivery of smartphones from brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi to customers in select locations, including Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune. The service is confirmed to roll out to additional cities soon. Instamart's rival Blinkit also offers similar smartphone delivery services in several Indian cities.
Asus has partnered with Swiggy Instamart to provide doorstep delivery of its accessories in India. The Taiwanese manufacturer announced its association with the instant delivery platform on Wednesday. With this partnership, shoppers in select Indian cities can order different Asus accessories, including keyboard, mouse, and chargers, on Swiggy Instamart. Products, including the Asus Marshmallow Keyboard, Silent Ergo Mouse, and 65W Type-C GaN chargers, are now available alongside daily essentials on Swiggy Instamart. Notably, in January, Asus partnered with Zepto to make select computer peripherals available on the quick-commerce platform.
In a press release, Asus announced that it has teamed up with Swiggy Instamart to launch 10-minute delivery of its accessories in select cities. Asus keyboard, mouse, and chargers will be available on the instant delivery platform for doorstep delivery in cities like Ahmedabad, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Pune.
The Asus 65W Type-C universal adapter (Black) and 65W Type-C GaN universal adapter (Black) are currently available for quick delivery on Swiggy Instamart. Keyboards like the KW100 Marshmallow keyboard (Beige) and the CW100 wireless keyboard (Green) and mouse combo are also offered for sale. Further, Asus is selling its MD102 Silent Ergo mouse, MW103 Wireless Silent mouse, MD100 Marshmallow multi device Wireless mouse and more on the quick commerce platform. They are advertised to be delivered in 10 minutes of receiving the order.
Meanwhile, Asus has also been associated with Zepto since January this year and sells some of its keyboards and mice in select Indian cities, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
Swiggy Instamart had recently started doorstep delivery of smartphones from brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Redmi to customers in select locations, including Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune. The service is confirmed to roll out to additional cities soon. Instamart's rival Blinkit also offers similar smartphone delivery services in several Indian cities.
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Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is expected to join the vanilla Redmi Turbo 4, which was unveiled in China in January. The Pro version could be unveiled later this month. A senior Redmi executive confirmed that a new Redmi handset will arrive with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC soon. This will likely be the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. Previous leaks and reports have suggested several key features of the purported smartphone. Notably, the Redmi Turbo 4 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset.
Redmi General Manager Thomas Wang said in a Weibo post that an upcoming Redmi handset will launch soon with the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. The 4nm octa-core chipset supports up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 onboard storage. It is claimed to deliver up to 31 percent improved CPU performance over the preceding Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.
Although Wang did not explicitly mention the name of the smartphone, his reply to user comments on his original post suggests that the phone is the anticipated Redmi Turbo 4 Pro and it may launch in China in April. A Weibo user commented "Turbo 4 Pro looks better (translated from Chinese)" and asked if it could be expected "this month." Wang responded to this in the affirmative.
The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has previously been tipped to get a 1.5K resolution display. It is said to pack a battery with a capacity larger than 7,000mAh. It is said to bring flagship-level colour, material, and finish (CMF) to the midrange series and may have a glass body with a metal middle frame. Globally, including in India, it may launch as the Poco F7.
Redmi Turbo 4 features a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra SoC, a 6,550mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging support, a 6.67-inch 120Hz 1.5K OLED display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The price of the handset starts in China at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,500) for the 12GB + 256GB option.
Redmi Turbo 4 Pro is expected to join the vanilla Redmi Turbo 4, which was unveiled in China in January. The Pro version could be unveiled later this month. A senior Redmi executive confirmed that a new Redmi handset will arrive with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC soon. This will likely be the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. Previous leaks and reports have suggested several key features of the purported smartphone. Notably, the Redmi Turbo 4 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset.
Redmi General Manager Thomas Wang said in a Weibo post that an upcoming Redmi handset will launch soon with the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. The 4nm octa-core chipset supports up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 onboard storage. It is claimed to deliver up to 31 percent improved CPU performance over the preceding Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.
Although Wang did not explicitly mention the name of the smartphone, his reply to user comments on his original post suggests that the phone is the anticipated Redmi Turbo 4 Pro and it may launch in China in April. A Weibo user commented "Turbo 4 Pro looks better (translated from Chinese)" and asked if it could be expected "this month." Wang responded to this in the affirmative.
The Redmi Turbo 4 Pro has previously been tipped to get a 1.5K resolution display. It is said to pack a battery with a capacity larger than 7,000mAh. It is said to bring flagship-level colour, material, and finish (CMF) to the midrange series and may have a glass body with a metal middle frame. Globally, including in India, it may launch as the Poco F7.
Redmi Turbo 4 features a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra SoC, a 6,550mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging support, a 6.67-inch 120Hz 1.5K OLED display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The price of the handset starts in China at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,500) for the 12GB + 256GB option.
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A video of a recent verbal spat between Banerjee and a party's woman MP, screenshots of heated exchanges between Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad, another party MP, in the party's official WhatsApp group went viral on Tuesday, bringing to fore deep fissures within the West Bengal's ruling party.
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These priority highways fall along key cargo routes, and trucks moving along them are thought to contribute massively to carbon emissions.
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The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) will start accepting applications from industry stakeholders within the next three weeks
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After months of testing in beta, Samsung has finally rolled out the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series in its home country, according to claims on the company's community forum. Based on Google's latest Android 15 operating system (OS), it was first introduced with the Galaxy S25 series in January. As per the company, One UI 7 brings more customisation options, visual enhancements, a new notification system dubbed Now Bar, redesigned One UI widgets, and a host of new features powered by the Galaxy AI suite.
According to a post on Samsung South Korea's community forum, Galaxy S24 Ultra users in the country are receiving the stable One UI 7 update. The changelog suggests that users who are registered in the One UI beta programme can update to the official version to continue to receive the future updates. They are also poised to receive the One UI 7 update before other users.
As per Samsung, One UI 7 will be introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, which comprises three models. Samsung's flagship foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 — are also part of the initial batch of devices receiving the Android 15-based update.
These are just a handful of phones which will get One UI 7, the company says. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S10 series and the Galaxy Tab S9 series are also eligible to receive the update over the coming weeks, although the exact release date is yet to be announced.
One UI 7 focuses heavily on making artificial intelligence (AI) a core part of the user experience. One of its standout features is Now Bar. It appears as a rectangular pill-shaped bar placed at the bottom of the screen in the form of multiple stacked cards. The feature shows a wide range of information such as music that you're listening to, flight timings, Google Maps directions, delivery updates, and live scores on the lock screen. Another addition is Now Brief. Essentially an extension of Now Bar, this feature provides users with a detailed look at their day. This includes information about the weather, any reminders, calendar, and health information.
Samsung has upgraded Galaxy AI with several new features too. It includes AI Select which allows the user to select a specific part of the screen. Meanwhile, features like Writing Assist and Drawing Assist enable text summarisation and formatting, and create images based on rough sketches or text-based prompts, respectively.
Then there's Gemini integration which allows users to ask details about what's on their screen. It can perform cross-app actions such as finding an Italian restaurant with a pet-friendly setting and then share it with a friend.
After months of testing in beta, Samsung has finally rolled out the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series in its home country, according to claims on the company's community forum. Based on Google's latest Android 15 operating system (OS), it was first introduced with the Galaxy S25 series in January. As per the company, One UI 7 brings more customisation options, visual enhancements, a new notification system dubbed Now Bar, redesigned One UI widgets, and a host of new features powered by the Galaxy AI suite.
According to a post on Samsung South Korea's community forum, Galaxy S24 Ultra users in the country are receiving the stable One UI 7 update. The changelog suggests that users who are registered in the One UI beta programme can update to the official version to continue to receive the future updates. They are also poised to receive the One UI 7 update before other users.
As per Samsung, One UI 7 will be introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, which comprises three models. Samsung's flagship foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 — are also part of the initial batch of devices receiving the Android 15-based update.
These are just a handful of phones which will get One UI 7, the company says. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S10 series and the Galaxy Tab S9 series are also eligible to receive the update over the coming weeks, although the exact release date is yet to be announced.
One UI 7 focuses heavily on making artificial intelligence (AI) a core part of the user experience. One of its standout features is Now Bar. It appears as a rectangular pill-shaped bar placed at the bottom of the screen in the form of multiple stacked cards. The feature shows a wide range of information such as music that you're listening to, flight timings, Google Maps directions, delivery updates, and live scores on the lock screen. Another addition is Now Brief. Essentially an extension of Now Bar, this feature provides users with a detailed look at their day. This includes information about the weather, any reminders, calendar, and health information.
Samsung has upgraded Galaxy AI with several new features too. It includes AI Select which allows the user to select a specific part of the screen. Meanwhile, features like Writing Assist and Drawing Assist enable text summarisation and formatting, and create images based on rough sketches or text-based prompts, respectively.
Then there's Gemini integration which allows users to ask details about what's on their screen. It can perform cross-app actions such as finding an Italian restaurant with a pet-friendly setting and then share it with a friend.
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Nothing Phone 3a series launched last month and one of its standout features was Essential Space. Activated via the new dedicated Essential Key, it acts as a one-stop solution to gather all sorts of data such as screenshots, photos, and voice notes, and recall them using AI. While this feature was a nifty addition which was appreciated by users, a social media post suggests that some of them are running into monthly processing limits for the feature.
User @AlphaDaemon1999 expressed their frustration over the discovery of the monthly processing limit on a post on Reddit. The post says that the user used the feature as intended; to save content ideas, set reminders, and track their daily expenses, before they hit the limit. The user emphasised that they read through all of the terms and conditions but did not find a reference to the maximum processing cap anywhere.
Other users also expressed their disappointment over this development, especially since it is a hardware inclusion and one of the most advertised features of the Nothing Phone 3a series. One user commented, “Never expected this. That's the USP of the product. When they have a cap on the USP, then there's no point in advertising as a unique feature.”
The monthly processing limit on the Essential Space suggests that the company could introduce a paid subscription for offering unlimited usage. However, this is not the first time that this has been hinted towards.
Following a teardown of the latest version of the Essential Space app, Android Authority discovered multiple strings that referenced "free trial" and "AI credits". The former suggests that users may be able to try out certain Essential Space features before a subscription fee is required, while the latter indicates that they would be able to spend money on credits to access certain AI features.
One of the strings read "start 1 year free trial", which suggests that the British OEM could offer a one year free subscription to the AI space before charging users for it.
Nothing Phone 3a series launched last month and one of its standout features was Essential Space. Activated via the new dedicated Essential Key, it acts as a one-stop solution to gather all sorts of data such as screenshots, photos, and voice notes, and recall them using AI. While this feature was a nifty addition which was appreciated by users, a social media post suggests that some of them are running into monthly processing limits for the feature.
User @AlphaDaemon1999 expressed their frustration over the discovery of the monthly processing limit on a post on Reddit. The post says that the user used the feature as intended; to save content ideas, set reminders, and track their daily expenses, before they hit the limit. The user emphasised that they read through all of the terms and conditions but did not find a reference to the maximum processing cap anywhere.
Other users also expressed their disappointment over this development, especially since it is a hardware inclusion and one of the most advertised features of the Nothing Phone 3a series. One user commented, “Never expected this. That's the USP of the product. When they have a cap on the USP, then there's no point in advertising as a unique feature.”
The monthly processing limit on the Essential Space suggests that the company could introduce a paid subscription for offering unlimited usage. However, this is not the first time that this has been hinted towards.
Following a teardown of the latest version of the Essential Space app, Android Authority discovered multiple strings that referenced "free trial" and "AI credits". The former suggests that users may be able to try out certain Essential Space features before a subscription fee is required, while the latter indicates that they would be able to spend money on credits to access certain AI features.
One of the strings read "start 1 year free trial", which suggests that the British OEM could offer a one year free subscription to the AI space before charging users for it.
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The Poco M7 5G was launched in India last month as the latest entry-level smartphone from Xiaomi's performance-focused subsidiary. The handset is priced under the Rs. 10,000 mark, and it features an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 128GB of built-in storage, a 50-megapixel rear camera, and runs on Android 14. It will compete with similarly priced smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G, Redmi A4 and Redmi 14C 5G from Xiaomi, Infinix Hot 50 5G, Tecno Spark 30C, and Lava Blaze 3 5G.
The base model of the Poco M7 5G is priced at Rs. 9,999, while the 8GB variant costs Rs. 10,999. Poco sells the smartphone in three colourways. But is this the best budget smartphone you can buy today? Read our Poco M7 5G review to find out.
The Poco M7 5G has a 6.88-inch display and a considerably big phone. The lower half of the handset's rear panel has a matte finish, while the upper portion (which also houses the 50-megapixel rear camera) has a smooth finish. The rear panel and the raised camera island are made of plastic, and the latter glitter when held at various angles.
Poco M7 5G has half-matte and half glossy rear design
If you've looked at the Redmi A4 from last year or the Redmi 14C 5G, the new Poco M7 5G should feel very familiar. All three phones have the same display size and dimensions, while the Poco M7 5G and the Redmi 14C 5G both weigh 204.5g. At a glance, the only way to identify Poco's handset among these three models is to look for the half-matte, half-glossy design on the rear panel.
On the front, the Poco M7 5G sports an LCD screen with thick bezels at the top, left and right edges, and an even thicker chin. A waterdrop-style notch at the top houses the selfie camera, and the front of the smartphone is identical to the aforementioned Redmi phones.
The edges of the Poco handset are made of plastic, and there's a volume rocker and power button on the right side, a USB Type-C port at the bottom, and a 3.5mm audio jack on the top edge. The review unit we received did not include a screen protector or a cover. You get a 33W power adapter, a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable, and a SIM ejector tool.
The Poco M7 5G runs on Android 14, with Xiaomi's HyperOS skin on top. It's a little disappointing to see it ship with this version six months after Google released Android 15. The company says that the Poco M7 5G will receive two Android OS updates (which means its last major update will be Android 16) and four years of security updates.
The Poco M7 5G comes with a handful of preinstalled apps (Tap to expand)
The HyperOS skin seems to be optimised to run on the Poco M7 5G, and switching to the previous app and back feels smooth. The unit we received had 6GB of RAM, with a memory extension feature turned off by default.
Like other smartphones in this price segment, the Poco M7 5G includes a few preinstalled apps and games. These include Spotify, Snapchat, LinkedIn, WPS Office, Facebook, Word Scenery: Crossword, Jewels Blast, Tile Fun, and a couple of bubble shooter games.
They are located in folders called “More apps” and “Games” that also prompt you to install apps like Junglee Rummy, Ludo Supreme, MPL, and Dream11. These apps can be uninstalled, and the folders disappear after their contents are emptied. You will also need to disable advertisements on various system applications to prevent full-screen ads from showing up while opening these apps.
There's a 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip inside the Poco M7 5G — the same processor powers the Redmi 14C, and it comprises two Cortex-A78 cores (2.2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (1.95GHz), along with an Adreno 613 GPU. The chipset is slightly more capable than the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC on the Redmi A4, and it can handle popular apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
The Poco M7 5G delivers performance on par with similarly priced smartphones (Tap to expand)
Games like Temple Run 2 and Asphalt Legends Unite run on the default settings without any issues. I also ran Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which ran fine on Smooth settings with the Ultra framerate option. The phone doesn't have a gyroscope, so you'll need to make adjustments while moving your character around in the game.
We also ran benchmark tests to see how the Poco M7 5G performs against rivals like the Redmi A4 5G, Moto G35, and the more expensive HMD Fusion, which also features the same chipset.
| Benchmarks | Poco M7 5G | Motorola G35 | HMD Fusion | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 1,012 | 937 | 839 |
| Geekbench Multi | 2,195 | 2,403 | 2,245 | 1919 |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 8,030 | 13,920 | 8,503 | 8,782 |
| AnTuTu v10 | 4,33,660 | 4,94,364 | 4,48,378 | 3,87,157 |
| GFXB T-rex | 57 | 70 | 70 | 55 |
| GFXB Manhattan 3.1 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 28 |
| GFXB Car Chase | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| 3DM Slingshot Extreme OpenGL | Failed to run | 2,590 | 1,775 | 1,560 |
| 3DM Slingshot | Failed to run | 3,379 | 2,712 | 2,409 |
| 3DM Wild Life | 668 | Not supported | 673 | 647 |
| 3DM Wild Life Unlimited | 666 | Not supported | 669 | Failed to run |
The 6.88-inch HD+ (720×1640 pixels) IPS LCD screen on the Poco M7 5G has a 120Hz refresh rate. While there's an automatic mode that switches between 60Hz and 120Hz, you can also select one of the two manually. I enabled the Standard colour scheme in the display settings, which offered improved colour accuracy.
The display on the Poco M7 5G is bright enough for most outdoor scenarios
Poco says that the handset's display has a peak brightness of 450nits (and 600nits in high brightness mode). The screen gets bright enough while outdoors during the day, except if you're using the phone when it's extremely sunny outside.
A 50-megapixel primary camera on the Poco M7 5G with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an f/1.8 aperture. This camera delivers bright and sharp photos during the day, and colours are reproduced accurately. Images captured with the rear camera have a lot of detail, even when you zoom in.
Top to bottom: Samples from primary rear camera, 2x zoom, Portrait (Tap to expand)
The primary camera has a 2x in-sensor crop option, which allows you to zoom in on subjects that are further away. When there's enough natural light, this mode can deliver decent photos of subjects that are slightly further away.
While shooting images with the Poco M7 5G, I noticed that the camera app is quick to capture images in the default mode. Unlike some other budget phones that take a moment to capture each shot, the Poco M7 5G saved each image as soon as I tapped the shutter button.
If you're shooting images in low light scenarios, I recommend using the default photo mode (wherever possible) unless your subject is perfectly still or your surroundings are very dark. Images of animals and other moving subjects taken with the default mode have more detail (and more noise), but it's preferable to the softening on images captured when Night mode is enabled.
Low light samples (Tap to expand)
The default camera app has two other modes — 50MP and Portrait. The former captures very detailed images and takes a moment to save before the camera is ready to take another shot. However, if you want to capture images with a lot of detail and don't mind the extra storage required by these photos, I recommend using the 50-megapixel mode.
Without support for image stabilisation, the Poco M7 5G captures shaky videos during the day and night when using the rear camera or the front-facing camera. If you have a handheld gimbal, you might be able to mitigate this. You can record up to 1080p at 30fps using the rear camera and the selfie shooter.
The combination of the 5,160mAh battery and the efficient Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC on the Poco M7 5G is enough to deliver over a day and a half of battery life. This included a mix of calls and texting (with WhatsApp in companion device mode), some light gaming, browsing Instagram and X, and streaming videos on YouTube.
Poco M7 5G doesn't ship with a case in the box
On our HD video battery loop test, the Poco M7 5G lasted for 23 hours and 10 minutes. Keep in mind that this is a synthetic test, so that the real world will vary based on actual usage. The phone ships with a 33W charger, but the handset can only be charged at 18W. It took around 1 hour and 50 minutes for a full charge.
At Rs. 9,999, the Poco M7 5G is one of the most value-for-money offerings currently available in India. It offers support for 5G connectivity and has a familiar-looking design, and offers decent camera performance during the day. Battery life and charging speeds are also on par with other similarly priced smartphones.
It's disappointing to see the Poco M7 5G launch with Android 14 when Android 15 has been out for several months when its biggest rival — the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G — ships with the latest version and is slated to receive four Android OS version upgrades. Other alternatives to the Poco M7 5G include the Redmi A4 (Review), Redmi 14C 5G, and the Moto G35 (Review).
The Poco M7 5G was launched in India last month as the latest entry-level smartphone from Xiaomi's performance-focused subsidiary. The handset is priced under the Rs. 10,000 mark, and it features an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 128GB of built-in storage, a 50-megapixel rear camera, and runs on Android 14. It will compete with similarly priced smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G, Redmi A4 and Redmi 14C 5G from Xiaomi, Infinix Hot 50 5G, Tecno Spark 30C, and Lava Blaze 3 5G.
The base model of the Poco M7 5G is priced at Rs. 9,999, while the 8GB variant costs Rs. 10,999. Poco sells the smartphone in three colourways. But is this the best budget smartphone you can buy today? Read our Poco M7 5G review to find out.
The Poco M7 5G has a 6.88-inch display and a considerably big phone. The lower half of the handset's rear panel has a matte finish, while the upper portion (which also houses the 50-megapixel rear camera) has a smooth finish. The rear panel and the raised camera island are made of plastic, and the latter glitter when held at various angles.
Poco M7 5G has half-matte and half glossy rear design
If you've looked at the Redmi A4 from last year or the Redmi 14C 5G, the new Poco M7 5G should feel very familiar. All three phones have the same display size and dimensions, while the Poco M7 5G and the Redmi 14C 5G both weigh 204.5g. At a glance, the only way to identify Poco's handset among these three models is to look for the half-matte, half-glossy design on the rear panel.
On the front, the Poco M7 5G sports an LCD screen with thick bezels at the top, left and right edges, and an even thicker chin. A waterdrop-style notch at the top houses the selfie camera, and the front of the smartphone is identical to the aforementioned Redmi phones.
The edges of the Poco handset are made of plastic, and there's a volume rocker and power button on the right side, a USB Type-C port at the bottom, and a 3.5mm audio jack on the top edge. The review unit we received did not include a screen protector or a cover. You get a 33W power adapter, a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable, and a SIM ejector tool.
The Poco M7 5G runs on Android 14, with Xiaomi's HyperOS skin on top. It's a little disappointing to see it ship with this version six months after Google released Android 15. The company says that the Poco M7 5G will receive two Android OS updates (which means its last major update will be Android 16) and four years of security updates.
The Poco M7 5G comes with a handful of preinstalled apps (Tap to expand)
The HyperOS skin seems to be optimised to run on the Poco M7 5G, and switching to the previous app and back feels smooth. The unit we received had 6GB of RAM, with a memory extension feature turned off by default.
Like other smartphones in this price segment, the Poco M7 5G includes a few preinstalled apps and games. These include Spotify, Snapchat, LinkedIn, WPS Office, Facebook, Word Scenery: Crossword, Jewels Blast, Tile Fun, and a couple of bubble shooter games.
They are located in folders called “More apps” and “Games” that also prompt you to install apps like Junglee Rummy, Ludo Supreme, MPL, and Dream11. These apps can be uninstalled, and the folders disappear after their contents are emptied. You will also need to disable advertisements on various system applications to prevent full-screen ads from showing up while opening these apps.
There's a 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip inside the Poco M7 5G — the same processor powers the Redmi 14C, and it comprises two Cortex-A78 cores (2.2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (1.95GHz), along with an Adreno 613 GPU. The chipset is slightly more capable than the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC on the Redmi A4, and it can handle popular apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
The Poco M7 5G delivers performance on par with similarly priced smartphones (Tap to expand)
Games like Temple Run 2 and Asphalt Legends Unite run on the default settings without any issues. I also ran Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which ran fine on Smooth settings with the Ultra framerate option. The phone doesn't have a gyroscope, so you'll need to make adjustments while moving your character around in the game.
We also ran benchmark tests to see how the Poco M7 5G performs against rivals like the Redmi A4 5G, Moto G35, and the more expensive HMD Fusion, which also features the same chipset.
| Benchmarks | Poco M7 5G | Motorola G35 | HMD Fusion | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 1,012 | 937 | 839 |
| Geekbench Multi | 2,195 | 2,403 | 2,245 | 1919 |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 8,030 | 13,920 | 8,503 | 8,782 |
| AnTuTu v10 | 4,33,660 | 4,94,364 | 4,48,378 | 3,87,157 |
| GFXB T-rex | 57 | 70 | 70 | 55 |
| GFXB Manhattan 3.1 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 28 |
| GFXB Car Chase | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| 3DM Slingshot Extreme OpenGL | Failed to run | 2,590 | 1,775 | 1,560 |
| 3DM Slingshot | Failed to run | 3,379 | 2,712 | 2,409 |
| 3DM Wild Life | 668 | Not supported | 673 | 647 |
| 3DM Wild Life Unlimited | 666 | Not supported | 669 | Failed to run |
The 6.88-inch HD+ (720×1640 pixels) IPS LCD screen on the Poco M7 5G has a 120Hz refresh rate. While there's an automatic mode that switches between 60Hz and 120Hz, you can also select one of the two manually. I enabled the Standard colour scheme in the display settings, which offered improved colour accuracy.
The display on the Poco M7 5G is bright enough for most outdoor scenarios
Poco says that the handset's display has a peak brightness of 450nits (and 600nits in high brightness mode). The screen gets bright enough while outdoors during the day, except if you're using the phone when it's extremely sunny outside.
A 50-megapixel primary camera on the Poco M7 5G with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an f/1.8 aperture. This camera delivers bright and sharp photos during the day, and colours are reproduced accurately. Images captured with the rear camera have a lot of detail, even when you zoom in.
Top to bottom: Samples from primary rear camera, 2x zoom, Portrait (Tap to expand)
The primary camera has a 2x in-sensor crop option, which allows you to zoom in on subjects that are further away. When there's enough natural light, this mode can deliver decent photos of subjects that are slightly further away.
While shooting images with the Poco M7 5G, I noticed that the camera app is quick to capture images in the default mode. Unlike some other budget phones that take a moment to capture each shot, the Poco M7 5G saved each image as soon as I tapped the shutter button.
If you're shooting images in low light scenarios, I recommend using the default photo mode (wherever possible) unless your subject is perfectly still or your surroundings are very dark. Images of animals and other moving subjects taken with the default mode have more detail (and more noise), but it's preferable to the softening on images captured when Night mode is enabled.
Low light samples (Tap to expand)
The default camera app has two other modes — 50MP and Portrait. The former captures very detailed images and takes a moment to save before the camera is ready to take another shot. However, if you want to capture images with a lot of detail and don't mind the extra storage required by these photos, I recommend using the 50-megapixel mode.
Without support for image stabilisation, the Poco M7 5G captures shaky videos during the day and night when using the rear camera or the front-facing camera. If you have a handheld gimbal, you might be able to mitigate this. You can record up to 1080p at 30fps using the rear camera and the selfie shooter.
The combination of the 5,160mAh battery and the efficient Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC on the Poco M7 5G is enough to deliver over a day and a half of battery life. This included a mix of calls and texting (with WhatsApp in companion device mode), some light gaming, browsing Instagram and X, and streaming videos on YouTube.
Poco M7 5G doesn't ship with a case in the box
On our HD video battery loop test, the Poco M7 5G lasted for 23 hours and 10 minutes. Keep in mind that this is a synthetic test, so that the real world will vary based on actual usage. The phone ships with a 33W charger, but the handset can only be charged at 18W. It took around 1 hour and 50 minutes for a full charge.
At Rs. 9,999, the Poco M7 5G is one of the most value-for-money offerings currently available in India. It offers support for 5G connectivity and has a familiar-looking design, and offers decent camera performance during the day. Battery life and charging speeds are also on par with other similarly priced smartphones.
It's disappointing to see the Poco M7 5G launch with Android 14 when Android 15 has been out for several months when its biggest rival — the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G — ships with the latest version and is slated to receive four Android OS version upgrades. Other alternatives to the Poco M7 5G include the Redmi A4 (Review), Redmi 14C 5G, and the Moto G35 (Review).
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