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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Perplexity Labs debuts as AI workspace for building apps, reports, and more
Perplexity has announced the launch of Labs, a new feature designed to move beyond traditional AI search by enabling users to generate fully-formed projects like reports, dashboards, and web apps, all within a single workspace. The feature is now available to Pro subscribers and marks a significant shift from information retrieval to hands-on content creation. While Perplexity built its reputation on rapid and accurate search via tools like Search and Deep Research (now rebranded simply as Research), Labs introduces a more proactive AI model. Rather than stopping at answers, Labs takes an idea and spends up to 10 minutes autonomously executing tasks, browsing the web, writing and running code, generating assets, and delivering structured outputs. Mobile Finder: Motorola Edge 60 Pro goes on sale in India This means a user can input a prompt like 'Create a financial dashboard for Q2 revenue analysis,' and receive back charts, CSVs, visualisations, and even mini web applications. Files and outputs are automatically organised into dedicated Assets and App tabs, creating a cohesive workspace. Perplexity says Labs can handle everything from meal planning to writing code to analysing datasets. For instance, a marketing professional could generate a comprehensive campaign strategy complete with charts and audience segmentation tools, while a developer could use it to scaffold a prototype web app, all without switching between platforms. The tool also includes live code execution, enabling real-time manipulation of data and visuals. It effectively reduces the friction of using multiple tools for one project and positions Labs as an AI collaborator, not just an assistant. Labs is currently available for Pro users via the mode selector in the Perplexity Web and mobile apps. Desktop versions for macOS and Windows are expected to roll out soon. The company emphasised that Research will remain the ideal tool for quick deep dives, while Labs is built for more complex, time-intensive tasks. 'This marks a transition from passive inquiry to active creation,' Perplexity said in a blog post, signalling its ambition to become a platform for executing, not just exploring ideas. With Labs, Perplexity is effectively pitching itself as a virtual project team, capable of replacing an array of traditional productivity tools with one AI-driven workspace.
Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business Standard
Tech Reviews
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro positions itself as a viable flagship alternative, delivering the essential features that users in midrange price segment expect - without incurring flagship-level costs
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business Standard
Motorola Edge 60 Pro review: Capable mid-ranger with strong battery, camera
Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Edge 60 Pro smartphone in India on April 30. Successor to last year's Edge 50 Pro, the 2025 model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme system-on-chip (SoC), in contrast to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in the previous generation model. Available at a starting price of Rs 29,999, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro seems too good to be true on paper. Is it? Let us find out. Note: Having previously reviewed both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus, occasional comparisons are inevitable. Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Pricing The Motorola Edge 60 Pro starts at Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 256GB option is priced at Rs 33,999. Design The Motorola Edge 60 Pro bears a close resemblance to its predecessor, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, with the exception of the camera module. The newer model features a quad-lens rear camera setup, compared to the triple-lens configuration on the earlier version. Another distinguishing feature is the addition of a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) button, used to activate Motorola's native AI tools. Beyond these differences, the design remains consistent. A similar aesthetic is also evident in the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus. The rear panel of the Edge 60 Pro is offered in two finishes – nylon and vegan leather. The frame's side panels are made of plastic and accommodate the power and volume buttons on the right-hand side, with the AI button positioned on the left. The bottom edge houses the SIM tray, a USB-C port for charging and data transfer, and a speaker grille. Display and Audio The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a 6.7-inch super HD (1.5K resolution) quad-curved pOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. Motorola said the display on the Edge 60 Pro is validated by colour science entity PANTONE for accuracy. Moreover, the display carries a PANTONE Skintone certification. With IP68 and IP69 ratings, the device is protected against dust, water ingress, and submersion. The inclusion of a water-touch feature ensures the display remains usable even with water droplets present on the screen. Readers familiar with the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion review may find the Edge 60 Pro's display largely similar. The display boasts a 96.47 per cent screen-to-body ratio, with curved edges enhancing the multimedia experience. However, these curved sides also reflect light, occasionally making the screen appear overly bright for comfortable viewing. Additionally, the peak brightness under direct sunlight was underwhelming, falling short of expectations. A recurring issue observed was ghost touches around the curved edges, which proved difficult to ignore. Multimedia viewing on the Edge 60 Pro is commendable. In terms of audio, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos produce loud and immersive sound. However, the smartphone underperforms in delivering deep bass. Audio during gaming sessions remains consistent and is well-managed. The dual speakers perform adequately in daily use. Audio maintains a fair depth, and dialogue clarity is preserved. At higher volume levels – beyond 60 to 70 per cent – slight distortion becomes apparent. Nevertheless, the volume is sufficient for casual activities such as listening to podcasts or watching videos without external speakers. The audio quality in the Edge 60 Fusion was somewhat lacking, but the Edge 60 Stylus and Pro models offered a noticeable improvement. AI Tools A distinctive feature of the Edge 60 Pro, absent from the Fusion and Stylus variants, is the dedicated AI button on the left-hand side of the frame. The inclusion of native AI tools at this price point is a noteworthy enhancement. The Edge 60 Pro features the following AI tools: Update Me: Summarises notifications Take Notes: Records, transcribes, and summarises audio Remember This: Saves screenshots, photos, and notes Recall: Reminds users of saved content Image Studio: A text-to-video generative AI tool However, some AI tools exclusive to the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus are absent in the Pro model, which was a drawback: Exclusive to the Edge 60 Stylus: Moto Note: Enables freehand writing and drawing Sketch-to-Image: Converts hand-drawn sketches into realistic images using AI Handwriting Calculator: Solves handwritten equations GIF Maker: Records screen sections and creates GIFs The absence of these tools in the Pro model may be seen as a missed opportunity. Camera In this regard, the Edge 60 Pro surpasses both the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion and the Stylus. It is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and support for up to 50x digital zoom. A 3-in-1 light sensor manages exposure, white balance, and flicker correction. The front houses a 50MP selfie camera, suitable for both photography and video calls. Motorola's collaboration with Pantone appears to have positively influenced image processing. Photographs are rendered with natural colour balance and fine detail retention, even in challenging lighting conditions or when subjects are in motion. The ultra-wide lens also delivers sharper images compared to last year's Edge 50 Pro. In well-lit environments, image clarity and detail are appreciable. However, portrait shots still suffer from occasional edge detection inaccuracies. Low-light performance has improved, with AI effectively reducing image noise. While not targeting premium camera standards, the Edge 60 Pro performs reliably within its segment. Performance and Software Performance has seen a marked improvement with the Edge 60 Pro. While the Fusion and Stylus models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 respectively, the Edge 60 Pro utilises the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC. This results in enhanced multitasking and gaming performance. The device tends to heat up during charging and extended gaming sessions at 120Hz refresh rate. Nevertheless, app switching and multitasking across applications such as Chrome, YouTube, Asphalt, Candy Crush, BGMI, Free Fire, and Gallery remain smooth and consistent. The smartphone runs on Hello UI, based on Android 15. The user interface is minimalistic and free from bloatware. Motorola has assured three years of operating system upgrades and four years of security updates. Battery and Charging The Motorola Edge 60 Pro features a significantly larger battery compared to the Fusion and Stylus variants. It is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery supporting 90W wired and 15W wireless charging. Under consistent usage, the device delivers a screen-on time of approximately seven to eight hours. With light to moderate usage, the battery is capable of lasting a full day. Charging performance was particularly impressive. When connected to a fast-charging power source, the battery charged from zero to 100 per cent in around 40 minutes. Using a standard power outlet, full charging took approximately 50 minutes. Verdict The Motorola Edge 60 Pro positions itself as a viable flagship alternative, delivering the essential features that users in this price segment expect – without incurring flagship-level costs. The construction is sturdy, featuring a curved pOLED display, IP68/IP69 ratings, and a nylon or vegan leather rear panel that enhances grip and usability. The display offers a high-resolution, smooth visual experience, supported by a 120Hz refresh rate. Performance is consistent across various tasks, while the camera configuration – comprising a 50MP Sony LYT-700C main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens, 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and 50MP front camera – offers versatility for most scenarios. Battery life is reliable, with rapid wired charging and wireless charging support. That said, the Edge 60 Pro balances performance, design, and functionality, making it a well-rounded daily-use smartphone in midrange segment.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Indian Express
Motorola Edge 60 Pro review: Fan(tastic) for the price
I remember when friends and family members used to reach out to me for help choosing a smartphone, I would tell them, 'increase your budget, and then talk to me.' Maybe I sounded a bit rude, but honestly, I barely had any recommendations for phones priced under Rs 30,000. That phase lasted a good two years. But something changed late last year — the options in the mid-range smartphone segment started to grow. Most of the queries I get for smartphone recommendations are still in the Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 range. These are people who earn well but don't want to spend Rs 50,000 or more on a smartphone. Either way, when I see a phone like the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, which I have been using for a few days, it makes me wonder if the mid-range smartphone segment is making a comeback and is here to stay unfazed by the rise of premium phones. This is probably the third or fourth Motorola smartphone I have reviewed this year, and the brand's back-to-back launches clearly show how focused it is on capturing the sub-Rs 30,000 segment in India. The Edge 60 Pro isn't a low-cost phone, nor is it exactly a premium smartphone — it falls somewhere in between. I would say the device is going after the likes of the Apple iPhone 16e, Google Pixel 9a, Samsung Galaxy A56, and the Nothing Phone (3A) Pro—but with a Motorola-esque design, a focus on AI features, and all of this at Rs 30,000. What: Motorola Edge 60 Pro| Price: Rs 29,990 onwards Curved displays on smartphones aren't a new feature, but I remember that in the mid-2010s, high-end phones typically had curved screens, which were considered a premium feature. I think the rationale behind using curved screens on a mid-range smartphone is to give consumers a sense of a premium experience — and there's nothing wrong with that. The Edge 60 Pro, as the name suggests, features a large 6.7-inch pOLED curved display. While most phones typically come with flat screens, Motorola has opted for a curved display as a differentiating feature, with the screen curving over the edges on both sides. Comparing the Edge 60 Pro side by side with my iPhone 16 Pro does feel different, even though I have used smartphones with curved displays in the past. For someone using a curved screen for the first time, the experience can either be positive or met with mixed reactions. For example, scrolling through articles and web pages on a curved screen is enjoyable, but when watching videos, some parts of the content may get lost in the curve. There can also be app optimisation issues. At times, app developers place buttons near the edges of the screen, which can make it difficult for curved displays to register touches accurately. However, to be fair, Apple's Dynamic Island also suffers from occasional app optimisation problems. Neither curved displays nor the Dynamic Island are perfect solutions, in my opinion. The 6.7-inch pOLED display is larger than the 6.3-inch screen on the Pixel 9a and the 6.1-inch display on the iPhone 16e. The front is nearly all screen, with only a small hole in the center for the front-facing camera. The OLED display (2712 x 1220 pixels) is sharp and offers impressive peak brightness, making it easily legible outdoors. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for mobile games or watching action movies. It also features a fingerprint scanner under the screen. That said, display quality is generally good across most mid-range smartphones these days. Motorola also lets you set the display's edges to light up for notifications when the phone is face down — a cool touch. Lately, I have noticed a growing cohesiveness in Motorola's smartphone design. The brand has taken a different route, opting for vegan leather over the more familiar metal and glass bodies. The back of the phone is smooth to the touch, offers extra grip, and doesn't attract fingerprints. The device comes in fun colours (Motorola loaned me the review unit in a purple finish) — a reminder of the good old days when phones were joyful to look at. Adding to the Edge 60 Pro's appeal is its lightweight design; at just 186 grams, it's noticeably easier to carry than other phones of a similar size. It's interesting to see how brands are working to make smartphones slimmer and lighter while also increasing screen size. While the Dimensity 8300 Extreme chip (paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage on my unit) may not be as powerful as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite or Apple's A18 processor, it performs well in everyday use. In general, the Edge 60 Pro is fast enough that you won't be thinking about what's powering the device. Must-have apps like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Gmail opened quickly, and I was able to run Genshin Impact without any issues. The phone does get warm when pushed — especially in Delhi summers — but honestly, most phones do. With a 6000mAh battery, the Edge 60 Pro offers a larger battery capacity than many other smartphones in this price segment. The phone can easily last two days on a single charge, and in my experience, it delivered about a day and a half of heavy use before needing to be plugged in. That means I don't have to carry a power bank when I step out and can travel worry-free from one part of the city to another without a charger. As for recharging, the Edge 60 Pro supports 90W wired and 15W wireless charging, making it significantly faster to charge than the Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e. The Edge 60 Pro, alongside the new Razr foldable, debuts with a dedicated AI key that launches Moto AI when pressed. Motorola has partnered with Gemini, Perplexity, Meta's Llama, and Microsoft Copilot to power Moto AI and several of its features. However, so far, the integration still feels like a work in progress. I need more time to fully evaluate how well Moto AI performs in real-world use, but I appreciate how Motorola is attempting to integrate artificial intelligence into the overall experience. The Ask and Search bar appears throughout the UI, including as a floating Moto AI icon. You can also summon Moto AI by pressing the dedicated physical button on the left side of the phone. The Edge 60 Pro is packed with AI features like Image Studio and Catch Me Up — a notification summariser similar to a feature in Apple Intelligence. That said, Moto AI can feel overwhelming at times, with so many features that it's hard to remember them all. I am not sure if this is the right approach, but it seems smartphone brands are still experimenting to see which AI features resonate with users — which is likely why modern smartphones now ship with such a wide range of AI capabilities. Beyond the AI experience, the version of Android 15 on the Edge 60 Pro is solid. There aren't many pre-installed apps, and the user interface is clean and unobtrusive. My only complaint is Motorola's limited software support: the Edge 60 Pro will receive only three years of major Android updates and four years of security updates — well below the seven years offered by Samsung, Google, and even Apple. That's a trade-off you'll have to consider if you're thinking about buying the Edge 60 Pro. I may not be a big fan of Motorola's cameras, but there has been consistent improvement in their camera systems — at least based on my experience with newer Motorola smartphones. The Edge 60 Pro features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 700C sensor with OIS, a 50 megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10 megapixel 3x telephoto lens, which now supports up to 50x digital zoom. There's also a 3-in-1 light sensor for better exposure control, white balance adjustment, and flicker reduction. On the front, there's a 50 megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Well, the camera takes clear shots, but they often appear overprocessed — something Samsung Galaxy cameras also tend to do. However, Motorola's partnership with Pantone seems to be paying off. The colours are bright and accurate, capturing good detail and matching the vibe of the scene. You can get great shots even when the subject is moving or in tricky lighting conditions. The ultrawide camera now captures more detail compared to last year's Edge 50 Pro. I am still not a fan of how the Edge 60 Pro handles bokeh shots, though. Motorola's AI does a lot of work on low-light photos, helping to reduce image noise. Overall, if you ask me, the Edge 60 Pro isn't a bad camera phone — it's serviceable for the price range. It's nowhere close to Google's colour reproduction and low-light prowess, but Pixel smartphones are expensive. The difference between the most affordable Pixel 9a and the Edge 60 Pro is Rs 20,000. If you're looking to buy a new smartphone, the Edge 60 Pro is a solid upgrade. It's not a perfect phone, but at Rs 30,000, it's hard to argue against it. The phone features a pretty good curved OLED screen, offers generally strong performance, has excellent battery life, and runs a clean, bloatware-free user interface. The camera isn't the best I've seen, but for the price, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro could be a great option for everyone — teens, adults, and even the elderly who don't want to spend Rs 50,000 on a smartphone. Honestly, after spending several days with the Edge 60 Pro, the argument that a premium phone is always better than a mid-range smartphone is a tough pill to swallow. The Edge 60 Pro is so good at the price it's retailing for, it really makes you question whether you need a high-end smartphone at all.
Mint
13-05-2025
- Mint
iQOO Neo 10 vs Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Which smartphone to buy under Rs.35000
iQOO Neo 10 will be launched in the mid-range smartphone market on May 26. The company has already started teasing the smartphone, revealing its design, specs, features and more. Now, it was revealed that the iQOO Neo 10 will be launched under Rs.35000, competing with several models. Therefore, to know if the iQOO Neo 10 is worth the hype, we have curated a detailed comparison with the new Motorola Edge 60 Pro. The Edge 60 Pro comes with unique offerings, a powerful processor, and impressive camera features, which make it a great competitor for the upcoming iQOO Neo 10. The iQOO Neo 10 has been revealed in two colour variants: Titanium Chrome and Inferno Red. While both colours look premium, the Red variants flaunt a dual-tone finish, which may grab attention. However, we are yet to know the smartphone's build and durability features. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro comes with its classic vegan leather finish, giving it a simple look. However, it's quite slim and offers IP68 and IP69 protection. For display, the iQOO Neo 10 will likely feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution. It is also confirmed to 144FPS for gaming. Whereas, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro features a 6.7-inch curved P-OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Therefore, buyers will have to choose between a flat and a curved display. The iQOO Neo 10 features a dual camera setup that may include 50MP main camera with Sony LYT-600 sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. It may also include a 16MP selfie camera. Whereas, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro features a triple camera setup which consists of a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. Therefore, Motorola may offer a more pleasing experience with a competitive main camera along with the addition of a telephoto lens. The iQOO Neo 10 is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and SuperComputing Chip Q1 processors. Therefore, the smartphone will consist of dual processor capabilities paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro relies on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chip coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. Therefore, in terms of performance, the iQOO Neo 10 may have the upper hand with the new-generation powerful chip. For lasting performance, the iQOO Neo 10 is expected to be backed by a 7000mAh battery that could come with 120W fast charging support. Whereas the Edge 60 Pro is backed by a 6000mAh battery that supports 90W Turbo fast charging.
