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Business Standard
04-08-2025
- Business Standard
Tech Wrap August 4: Vivo Y400 launch, Instagram live, Pixel 10 series offer
Vivo has launched its Y400 5G smartphone in India. Instagram users now need at least 1,000 followers to go live. Pixel 10 series offers announced. Google Deep Think mode in Gemini BS Tech New Delhi Vivo Y400 5G with 6000mAh battery, 90W charging launched China's Vivo has launched its Y400 5G smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 21,999 onwards, the smartphone packs a 6,000mAh battery and supports 90W fast wired charging. It also offers support for several AI-powered features such as AI Transcript Assist, AI Note Assist, and more. The smartphone is offered in two colourways: Glam White and Olive Green. Instagram has quietly introduced new eligibility requirements for its Live feature. Users will now need a minimum of 1,000 followers and must have a public account to initiate a Live broadcast. The Meta-owned platform has updated its Help Centre page to reflect the change and is reportedly showing pop-up messages to users who attempt to go live without meeting the criteria. Google has promised an exclusive offer with the Pixel 10 series for users subscribed to its India Store. According to an update on the official store page, the promotional deal will apply to the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL models. While the anticipated Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to debut alongside the rest of the lineup during the Made by Google event on August 20, Google has not confirmed its availability yet. A Roblox game titled 'Grow a Garden' has recently been making headlines for all the right reasons. For a long time, action-packed or strategy and shooting games have dominated the gaming community, but this time, a farming simulator game has reportedly shattered records. According to a Fortune report, Grow a Garden has claimed the top spot for having the most concurrent players of any game in history. Here's a breakdown of the success of the recently launched game. Google is rolling out the Gemini 2.5 Deep Think mode to AI Ultra subscribers. Previewed at the I/O 2025 conference, Deep Think in Gemini can generate multiple, 'parallel streams of thought' simultaneously. According to Google, this parallel thinking technique enables Gemini to generate many ideas at once and consider them side by side — similar to how people think — before refining, combining, or revising them to arrive at the best possible answer. If your YouTube channel name or handle no longer fits your content or feels outdated, it might be time for a rebrand. On YouTube, your channel name is your public-facing brand title, while your handle is the unique @identifier used in mentions, URLs, and Shorts. Both can be changed easily—no tech skills required—whether you're using a phone or a desktop. Sony is reportedly working on its next-generation gaming console, the PlayStation 6. Reportedly, the launch of PlayStation 6 is still a few years away, however, alleged specifications of the next generation of Sony-owned gaming console have surfaced on the web. A YouTube channel named 'Moore's Law Is Dead,' somehow came across AMD documents from 2023, which revealed key specifications of PS6. Microsoft has confirmed in a support document that it is going to end all support for Windows 11 SE, which was essentially designed as a rival to Google's ChromeOS, by 2026. It has been nearly five years since the US technology giant launched this operating system for low-cost laptops. Now, as per Microsoft, support for Windows 11 SE will end in October 2026. Apple is said to be working on a homegrown artificial intelligence-powered chatbot aimed at competing with services like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini. As per a report by Bloomberg, the company has created a new internal team called 'Answers, Knowledge and Information' (AKI), tasked with building in-house AI services — including what's described as a 'ChatGPT-like search experience.' Truecaller is pulling the plug on its call-recording feature for iPhone users starting September 30. The feature, which was introduced just over two years ago for paid subscribers, will no longer be available as the company looks to shift focus back to its core spam-blocking services, according to a report by TechCrunch.
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Business Standard
Vivo X200 FE and OnePlus 13s: Specs comparison, unboxing videos, and more
The new Vivo X200 FE goes head-to-head with the OnePlus 13s, offering strong specs and AI features in the premium mid-range smartphone segment New Delhi With the launch of the Vivo X200 FE, Vivo has entered the fast-growing compact flagship segment, bringing flagship-tier features — like a Zeiss co-engineered camera system — to a more compact form factor. This brings the new Vivo X200 FE in direct competition with the OnePlus 13s, which launched earlier this year in a similar form factor. How do these two smartphones compare? Let's find out: Price OnePlus 13: Rs 54,999 (256GB storage) Vivo X200 FE: Rs 54,999 (256GB storage) Performance In terms of performance, the Vivo X200 FE is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, while the OnePlus 13s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The Vivo X200 FE comes with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13s is offered with 12GB of RAM paired with up to 512GB of storage. Display The OnePlus 13s and Vivo X200 FE offer nearly identical display experiences, with both featuring AMOLED panels measuring around 6.3 inches — 6.32 inches on the OnePlus 13s and 6.31 inches on the Vivo X200 FE. They share the same resolution of 2640x1216 and a 120Hz refresh rate. Camera When it comes to photography, the OnePlus 13s features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor (OIS + AF) and a 50MP 2x telephoto lens. There is also a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calls. In comparison, the Vivo X200 FE boasts a more versatile triple rear camera system co-engineered with Zeiss. It includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It also offers a higher resolution 50MP front camera. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BSTech (@bstechofficial) Battery The OnePlus 13s packs a 5,850mAh battery supported by 80W wired charging. However, the Vivo X200 FE takes the lead in this area with a larger 6,500mAh battery and 90W wired charging. Both smartphones lack support for wireless charging. Software Both smartphones run on Android 15-based user interface, with the Vivo X200 FE featuring Funtouch OS 15 and the OnePlus 13s running OxygenOS 15. The Vivo X200 FE focuses heavily on AI-powered photography, offering tools like AI Imaging Studio, AI Four Seasons Portrait, AI Reflection Erase, AI Magic Move, and AI Image Expander for enhanced creative control. In contrast, the OnePlus 13s debuts the company's new 'OnePlus AI' suite, highlighted by the customisable 'Plus Key,' which replaces the traditional Alert Slider and serves as a shortcut to various AI functions. Key AI features on the OnePlus 13s include AI VoiceScribe, AI Call Assistant, AI Translation, AI Search, AI Reframe, and AI Best Face 2.0. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BSTech (@bstechofficial) OnePlus 13s: Specifications Display: 6.32-inch, 2640x1216 (FHD+), 1-120 Hz dynamic refresh rate, 1600nits brightness in HBM Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X Storage: 256GB / 512GB Rear camera: 50MP primary (OIS, AF) + 50MP 2x telephoto (AF) Front camera: 32MP (AF) Battery: 5,850mAh Charging: 80W wired OS: OxygenOS 15 (based on Android 15) Vivo X200 FE: Specification Display: 6.31-inch AMOLED, 2640x1216 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ RAM: up to 16GB LPDDR5X Storage: up to 512GB UFS 3.1 Rear camera: 50MP Sony IMX921 primary (OIS), 50MP Sony IMX882 telephoto (OIS, 3x zoom), 8MP ultra-wide Front camera: 50MP (AF) Battery: 6500mAh Charging: 90W wired OS: Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Business Standard
Tech wrap June 25: ASUS gaming laptops, Perplexity AI, Windows 10 support
ASUS TUF, ROG laptops launched. Perplexity AI adds schedule task on WhatsApp. Windows 10 support ends in 2025. Samsung Smart Monitor M9. Google Chrome's address bar reposition Tech Wrap June 25 BS Tech New Delhi Listen to This Article ASUS TUF F16, ROG Strix G16 laptops with Nvidia RTX 5050 launched: Details ASUS has launched new additions to its TUF and ROG Strix laptop lines in India, including the TUF Gaming F16 and the updated ROG Strix G16, now equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs. Furthermore, ASUS has refreshed the existing ROG Strix G16 (G614) variant by integrating the new RTX 5050 graphics. These high-performance gaming laptops are currently available for Indian consumers. Perplexity has rolled out a new update to its AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, enabling task scheduling and time-based notifications. This feature allows the AI assistant to offer a more proactive experience on the messaging app. In a LinkedIn post, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas revealed that the bot can now issue custom reminders and periodic news updates based on natural language prompts. Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, affecting millions of users globally. Despite the support cutoff, the company has assured users of continued delivery of vital security updates until 2028. As outlined in a blog post, Microsoft 365 apps, Defender Antivirus, and extended security updates will remain accessible post the end of standard support. Google has introduced a feature in Chrome for Android that lets users reposition the address bar to the bottom of the screen—a customization option that was first made available on iOS in 2023. This update is aimed at enhancing usability for one-handed operation, particularly on phones with larger displays. Samsung has announced its 2025 Smart Monitor range, headlined by the new Smart Monitor M9, which features QD-OLED technology for the first time in the series. The lineup also includes refreshed versions of the M8 and M7 monitors. All models come with 32-inch displays and are set to be released in select regions starting this month. Just days before its official release, footage from the first hour of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach appears to have been leaked. EuroGamer reports that a YouTube creator uploaded the content on June 22, noting: "First part of Death Stranding [2] before everyone else." The video was subsequently removed following a copyright infringement claim filed by MarkScan Enforcement, a firm specializing in IP rights protection. POCO has introduced the F7 smartphone in the Indian market, with a starting price of Rs 31,999. Notably, it is among the first devices in India to feature a massive 7,550mAh battery. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, the phone boasts a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen. The company touts its ultra-slim bezels, claiming it delivers the largest and most immersive viewing experience in its category for gaming, streaming, and content creation. Apple services, including iCloud Mail, Photos, Find My, and Web Apps, experienced a widespread disruption during the early hours of June 25. According to Apple's system status tracker, the outage began at around 12 am IST and was resolved by 4:30 am. The company has since confirmed that all affected services have been fully restored across the globe. Anticipated to launch later this year, the iPhone 17 Pro has surfaced in alleged leaks, showcasing potential changes in design. According to a report by 9To5Mac, a dummy model of the phone indicates a transition to a full-width camera bar on the rear—departing from Apple's longstanding corner-mounted camera design. Honor is set to bring its X9c 5G smartphone to the Indian market. An Amazon India listing has already revealed key specifications, shedding light on the device's performance, camera setup, and design. Originally launched in China and selected global markets last year, the Indian variant is expected to retain most of the same features. The Redmi Pad 2 stands out as a reliable and affordable tablet choice for users seeking a device primarily for streaming, light web browsing, note-taking, and virtual learning. Featuring an 11-inch screen, a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos, and a processor suitable for day-to-day activities, it performs well for typical non-demanding tasks. Added support for AI tools like Circle to Search and Gemini enhances its appeal for productivity. When paired with the optional Redmi Smart Pen, it also serves as a practical solution for students or professionals looking for basic sketching or handwriting functionality on a budget.
