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Daily Record
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'I was a huge star in 1990s but devastating diagnosis forced me out of limelight'
Alannah Myles was propelled to fame in the early 1990s with her iconic hit Black Velvet, but 36 years after releasing her self-titled debut album, the singer has been through a hidden struggle Rewinding over 30 years, soft rock enthusiasts couldn't get enough of the Canadian songstress Alannah Myles and her legendary anthem 'Black Velvet'. The single catapulted Myles to international fame, topping charts in the United States and earning her the prestigious Grammy Award. However, 36 years on from her eponymous debut album, Alannah has endured unseen battles away from the spotlight. Her ascent to fame largely came on the back of 'Black Velvet', an ode to Elvis Presley, its lyrics a poignant representation of his life and charm. It's said that the inspiration for 'Black Velvet' struck Alannah after she visited Memphis for the 10th anniversary of the King of Rock n Roll's passing. Reflecting in 2021, the artist remarked: "It is a country blues song with a chorus, ushering in a time when country music won the hearts of the masses away from disco, punk, and grunge music. If it was a crappy song no one would remember it." The track hasn't just garnered a staggering 358 million streams on Spotify; it also impressed the critics, bagging the award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 1991 Grammys in addition to multiple Juno Awards on her home turf, reports the Mirror US. Facing immense anticipation for her follow-up release, Alannah presented her second album 'Rockinghorse', which featured renowned tracks such as 'Our World Our Times' and 'Song Instead of a Kiss'. She would indeed receive another Grammy nomination, but her subsequent album didn't quite reach the success of her initial release. Following two more albums in the 90s, 'Alannah' and 'A Rival', she took a hiatus from music. In subsequent years, Myles encountered significant health hurdles that drastically affected her life. In 2017, the singer sustained a severe leg injury that was far from a minor inconvenience, severely limiting her mobility and confining her largely to her home for an extended period. Allanah was also diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an auto-immune condition affecting spinal joints. This ailment can lead to intense stiffness and pain in her back during routine activities and even cause discomfort as she sits. In a conversation with City News, she disclosed: "Now I have issues with being able to sit. That's why when you see me in concert, you see me on a chair. I'm sitting upright. It's painful for me to sit down, so I can't really go anywhere. "I can't sit in a wheelchair. I can't go to a concert, parties, or even medical visits without a padded stretcher. I have no life now as a result of not being able to get myself up independently which makes it only worse... I can get up to walk, but I need help doing it." Despite the disease affecting her physical health, Alannah remained resilient and continued to produce new music. In 2018, she reunited her former band and re-recorded some of her iconic hits, independently releasing them separate from her previous label.
Mint
12-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
OnePlus 13s now available in India: Check offers, pricing, specs, features and more
OnePlus has officially launched its latest premium mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus 13s, in India earlier this month. The device is now available for purchase through both online and offline channels across the country, boasting a blend of flagship-grade performance, AI-powered features, and a sleek, compact design. The OnePlus 13s is available in two storage configurations — 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 512GB — priced at ₹ 54,999 and ₹ 59,999, respectively. However, buyers using SBI credit cards can avail an instant discount of ₹ 5,000, effectively reducing the prices to ₹ 49,999 and ₹ 54,999. Additionally, the company is offering up to nine months of no-cost EMI on select credit cards, and up to 15 months at specific offline retailers. To further entice customers, OnePlus is providing an exchange bonus of up to ₹ 5,000. Those purchasing the handset before 1 July will also receive a complimentary 180-day Phone Replacement Plan. Meanwhile, Red Cable Club members buying the device by 14 July can claim a Three-Year Battery Protection Plan. Jio postpaid subscribers are eligible for savings of up to ₹ 2,250 on certain plans. The smartphone is being retailed via the OnePlus Store app, the official OnePlus India website, and Amazon. Offline, it is available at OnePlus Experience Stores, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, and other select outlets. The 13s comes in three finishes — Black Velvet, Green Silk, and Pink Satin — though the top-tier 512GB variant is limited to the black and green options. At the heart of the OnePlus 13s is Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It sports a 6.32-inch LTPO display with a 1.5K resolution (1,216 x 2,640 pixels), a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The device runs on OxygenOS 15, built atop Android 15. Replacing the traditional Alert Slider is a new customisable Plus Key, designed for quick access to apps, settings, or modes. This key also activates the AI Plus Mind space, integrating a host of artificial intelligence-driven features such as AI Unblur, AI Reframe, AI Reflection Eraser, AI VoiceScribe, and AI Translation. The phone also supports Google's Circle to Search and is compatible with the Gemini AI assistant. The OnePlus 13s features a dual rear camera system, headlined by a 50MP Sony LYT-700 main sensor and a 50MP telephoto lens using the S5KJN5 sensor. Selfies and video calls are handled by a 32MP front-facing camera. Powering the device is a sizeable 5,850mAh battery, supported by 80W SuperVOOC fast charging. Connectivity options include support for 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS with NavIC, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The device also features an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
OnePlus 13s sale starts on June 12: Price, launch offers and all details
OnePlus's first compact flagship, the OnePlus 13s, will officially go on sale from tomorrow, June 12, in India. The smartphone is being popularised for its compact design, premium build, and advanced features, bringing a flagship experience to users. The OnePlus 13s packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor paired with 12GB RAM, bringing smooth performance. Therefore, if you are planning to buy a flagship smartphone, then the OnePlus 13s could come as a great option. Additionally, as part of the first sale, OnePlus is also providing bank offers to further reduce the price of the smartphone. Therefore, know about the OnePlus 13s price and offers. Also read: Oppo, OnePlus testing 8,000mAh battery with 80W charging for upcoming flagship smartphones: Report The OnePlus 13s sale will officially go live on June 12, 2025, in India. The smartphone will come in three colour options: Pink Satin, Black Velvet, and Green Silk. It will be available for purchase across OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, and others. The OnePlus 13s will be priced at Rs.54999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs.59999 for the 12GB +512GB. Buyers can avail Rs.5000 instant discount using an SBI Credit Card. Buyers can also avail up to 9 months of no-cost EMI on select credit cards and up to 15 months of no-cost EMI on consumer finance at mainline stores. OnePlus is also offering up to Rs.5000 exchange bonus when buyer replace their old device for the OnePlus 13s. The OnePlus 13s claims to offer flagship performance in a compact build with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform processor. With a small size, the smartphone retains an 8.15mm slimness and weighs just 182 grams. It comes with a 6.32-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1600 nits of brightness. It also comes with a new Plus Key bringing custom shortcuts such as functions such as screenshots, flashlight, camera, voice recording, Do Not Disturb mode, and more. Also read: Google pauses 'Ask Photos' AI Feature to address performance issues The OnePlus 13s features a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera and a 50MP telephoto lens. On the front, it features a 32MP main camera. Additionally, the smartphone is backed by a 5,850mAh battery that supports an 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. Therefore, users may not face any issues with battery life.
Stuff.tv
05-06-2025
- Stuff.tv
OnePlus 13S is a smaller, cheaper top-end smartphone – but there's a catch
OnePlus has debuted another version of the OnePlus 13 flagship smartphone to follow up the main handset as well as the upper mid-range OnePlus 13R. The new version is the OnePlus 13S but it comes with a pretty big caveat – you can only get it in India at the moment. That's great news if you live there, but it won't be launching in the US or Europe at present. Although it's smaller, I think this latest OnePlus phone still can hardly be called 'compact', with a 6.32in Full HD+ LTPO AMOLED screen and it should be super-bright, with peak output of 1600nits. But at a time when many top-end phones are pushing 7in, it is smaller than many. OnePlus 13S comes in Green Silk, Black Velvet, and Pink Satin finishes. The standard model is ₹54,999 but initial deals will get it down to ₹49,999. The 512GB version is ₹59,999. You also get Nord Buds 3 free if you pre-order. It's also available from Amazon India, too. The 13S has top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite hardware, fast-charging 12GB memory and 256GB of storage as standard, though you can get a 512GB variant. As such I'd consider that it sits in between the 13 and 13R hardware-wise, so is best thought of as a smaller version of the OnePlus 13 rather than the 13R. Battery life should be pretty tasty, with a large 5850mAh battery paired with 80W wired charging. There's no wireless charging present. Cameras should be excellent, too, with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 wide main lens with optical image stabilisation (OIS) as well as autofocus. The second is a a 50MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom – some reports suggest this has come from Samsung. The selfie camera is 32MP. As I reported last week, the phone's new AI features will come to future OnePlus phones in the US and Europe including the new Plus Key (a multipurpose button you can configure) to replace the classic OnePlus alert slider. Plus Mind collates anything important you want to retain, such as a flight confirmation or webpage and you can use OnePlus AI to recall or share it. The new feaures (part of Android 15-based OxygenOS 15) will also roll out to the OnePlus 13. Play
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
OnePlus 13s with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC launched in India: Check price, bank offers and more
OnePlus 13s, the company's flagship compact phone, has been officially launched in India at a starting price of ₹54,999. This model brings the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor to a wider audience with competitive pricing. The phone is available in two storage options and three colour choices, and features a new multifunctional button replacing the traditional alert slider. Let's take a closer look at what the OnePlus has in store for you. The OnePlus 13s comes in 12GB RAM with 256GB storage option priced at Rs. 54,999, and a 12GB RAM with 512GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 59,999, respectively. Pre-bookings have already begun, starting from June 5 through Amazon India and the official OnePlus website, with the first sale scheduled for June 12 PM. In addition, if you're planning to buy this smartphone, you can get an instant bank discount of Rs. 5,000. The base model is offered in Green Silk, Black Velvet, and Pink Satin, while the top-tier variant is available in Green Silk and Black Velvet. The OnePlus 13s features a 6.32-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for enhanced visuals and reaches up to 1600 nits of brightness. Additionally, the device's display is protected by the Crystal Shield Glass, and it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor that offers secure and fast unlocking. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset paired with 12GB of RAM, expandable up to 24GB, and a storage capacity of 512GB. For thermal management, the phone includes a 4400mm² Glacier Vapour Chamber cooling system, helping to keep performance steady during heavy use. The device operates on OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, integrating Google Gemini AI to enhance the user experience. A dedicated Wi-Fi chip is also included to maintain stable connectivity. For photography, the device includes a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor featuring optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 50MP telephoto lens. The telephoto lens supports 2x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom. It also supports a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls. Additional features include an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, Wi-Fi 7 support, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and NFC. The phone houses a 6,260mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging for quick power replenishment. Notably, the traditional alert slider has been replaced with a multi-function button, similar to the design seen in the iPhone 16. The OnePlus 13s also supports 5.5G connectivity, continuing from the previous OnePlus 13 model.
