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Motorola Announces New Deal With Corning at MWC 2024; to Use Gorilla Glass for Its Entire Portfolio

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Motorola announced a new deal with Corning at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 that will see it use Gorilla Glass for its entire portfolio in 2024. This will include both smartphones and tablets that launch in the ongoing year. The Gorilla Glass protection will be available in the devices starting the second half of the year. The company also unveiled Smart Connect, a software that connects smartphones, PCs and tablets in a unified ecosystem and will help users easily connect Motorola devices with Lenovo’s laptop offerings. The company made the announcement via its Newsroom where it highlighted “the entire 2024 portfolio of Motorola devices will feature Corning Gorilla Glass, starting in the second half of this year.” Prior to the deal, only the expensive Motorola smartphones featured the display protection, however, the more affordable phones did not. This move will now result in even the entry-level devices from the company coming with Gorilla Glass. “This partnership builds on Lenovo’s collaboration with Corning in the laptop and tablet categories by featuring Gorilla Glass on select …

Samsung Galaxy Ring Confirmed to Be Showcased at MWC 2024; Galaxy AI Coming to More Devices

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Samsung Galaxy Ring is now confirmed to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, which is currently underway. The South Korean tech giant also revealed that its Samsung Health platform will play a vital role for the wearable in keeping track of the health vitals and offering insights to users. Additionally, the company’s AI suite will also be expanded to its wider portfolio. Earlier, a report claimed the Galaxy Ring might also be available in three different colourways and multiple sizes. Announcing in a post via its Newsroom, Samsung said that the Galaxy Ring will be “publicly displayed for the first time” at MWC 2024. The date and time of the showcase were not disclosed. Since it is the first public unveiling, it is unlikely to make an appearance in the company’s booths for enthusiasts to try on. The Galaxy Ring will be introduced as a new health form factor, the company revealed. It will be connected to the Samsung Health platform, which is being revamped and modernised, as per earlier …

Xiaomi 14 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Leica Tuned Cameras Goes Global: Price, Specifications

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Xiaomi 14 was launched globally on Sunday (February 25), a day before Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 begins in Barcelona. The flagship handset from the Chinese brand runs on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and features an LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. The Xiaomi 14 flaunts a Leica-branded triple rear camera unit with a Summilux lens. The handset has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and supports 90W HyperCharge wired charging. The Xiaomi 14 was launched in China last year alongside the Xiaomi 14 Pro. Xiaomi 14 price, availability Price of Xiaomi 14 has been set at €999 for the single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. It is offered in Black, Jade Green, and White colour options. The phone is said to be priced below Rs. 75,000 in India, and will be cheaper after including bank offers.  Xiaomi 14 is confirmed to go official in Indian market on March 7. It will be available for purchase via Amazon, and is also said to be up on sale on Flipkart. …

HMD Global Reveals Its Rebranding Efforts; Barbie Flip Phone to Debut Later This Year

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HMD Global, the company known for its Nokia-branded phones, has announced its rebranding plans at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 event in Barcelona on Sunday (February 25). The Finnish mobile manufacturer has revealed that it will release a Barbie-branded flip phone later this year in partnership with Mattel. The company has also released an image suggesting a pink colour scheme for the upcoming retro feature phone. Further, HMD is eyeing to bring back another iconic Nokia phone design this year. HMD, which stands for Human Mobile Devices, confirmed its rebranding efforts during MWC 2024 signaling a new direction for the company. The company that has exclusively sold phones under the Nokia brand name for the past seven years revealed its plans to launch smartphones bearing its own HMD name. It would follow a multi-brand strategy by making HMD original devices and continuing to sell Nokia phones. HMD says that it will make phones that are “affordable, beautiful, desirable, and repairable.” The smartphone manufacturer confirmed plans to introduce a Barbie-branded flip phone in the summer this …

Honor Magic 6 Series, Honor Magic V2 Series Make Global Debut at MWC 2024

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Honor Magic 6 series and Honor Magic V2 lineup made their international debut today (February) during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 event in Barcelona. The latest Magic 6 series smartphones run on MagicOS 8.0 skin based on Android 14 and are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphones, on the other hand, ship with MagicOS 7.2 interface based on Android 13 and are powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Honor Magic 6 series boasts an LTPO OLED display and has triple rear cameras. They are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. Both Honor Magic 6 series and Honor Magic V2 series are already available in the Chinese market. Honor Magic 6 series, Honor Magic V2 series price, availability Price of Honor Magic 6 Pro is set at EUR 1,299 (roughly Rs. 1,16,600) for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. It will be available for pre-orders starting February 25 and will be up for sale starting March 1.  The price of Honor Magic V2 RSR …

Tecno to Unveil PolarAce Imaging System at MWC 2024, Set to Debut in Camon 30 Series

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Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC) will kickstart in Barcelona on February 26 with a plethora of brands showcasing their latest trends and innovations in the mobile and telecommunication landscape. Tecno, owned by China’s Transsion Holdings, announced earlier this month that it will showcase an AR gaming set, a robot dog, and a Pova series smartphone at the event. Now the brand has confirmed that it will also unveil its new “AI-enhanced” imaging system named Tecno PolarAce at MWC. The company will be unveiling the Tecno Megabook T16 Pro 2024 Ultra notebook at the event. Tecno in a recent press release announced that it will unveil PolarAce Imaging System during MWC. It is claimed to be the company’s first-ever imaging system featuring an independent imaging chip. The AI-enhanced imaging technology is said to enable advanced videography capture and it will debut in the upcoming Tecno Camon 30 series. Tecno’s PolarAce system will be unveiled alongside Tecno’s Megabook T16 Pro 2024 Ultra on February 27. The Transsion Holdings subsidiary says the latest PolarAce Imaging Sysetm aims to …

Xiaomi 14 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 50-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra was unveiled in China on Thursday, February 22. This phone joins the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, that were introduced in October 2023. The lineup is confirmed to launch globally on February 25 ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra, like the other phones in the Xiaomi 14 series, is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and ships with the new HyperOS user interface. The phone is offered in three RAM and storage configurations alongside three colour options. Xiaomi 14 Ultra price Offered in black, blue, and white colourways, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra starts at CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 74,800) for the 12GB + 256GB option, while the 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB variants are priced at CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 80,600) and CNY 7,799 (roughly Rs. 89,800), respectively. There’s also a Titanium Special Edition variant of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra listed at CNY 8,799 (roughly Rs. 1,01,300) for the 16GB + 1TB configuration. Xiaomi 14 Ultra specifications, features Xiaomi 14 Ultra sports …

OnePlus Watch 2 FCC Listing Suggests Larger Than Usual Battery, Adding to Company’s Recent Claims

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OnePlus is expected to reveal its third smartwatch at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) event to be held in Spain. While details about this smartwatch have trickled down through minor leaks over time, we have now started to see more details getting leaked as the launch draws nearer. The latest leak comes from an official source giving us information about the smartwatch’s battery capacity and also answering some questions about OnePlus’ big claims about battery life. First reported by 9to5Google, an FCC listing could reveal how OnePlus claims to deliver market-beating battery life with its latest smartwatch. The FCC listing suggests that the OnePlus Watch 2 will have a rather large battery with a capacity of 500mAh, which the report claimed is about 64 percent larger than the one in the latest Pixel Watch 2 and about 20 percent larger than the Galaxy Watch 6‘s (44mm) battery. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro still has the largest battery standing at 509mAh. OnePlus, in a recent forum post revealed that its Watch 2 will …

OnePlus Watch 2 Officially Teased; Tipped to Launch on February 26

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OnePlus Watch 2 is expected to launch soon. Details about the smartwatch have been doing rounds of the rumour mill for the past few weeks. It is expected to succeed the OnePlus Watch, which was unveiled in India in April 2021. OnePlus Watch 2 has been tipped to come with upgrades over the preceding model. Previous leaks have suggested key features of the smart wearable, its design renders, and hinted at its launch timeline. Now the company has officially teased the watch. In a post on X, OnePlus shared an image with the outline of a watch dial alongside the caption “It’s about time,” suggesting the launch of a new smartwatch, possibly the OnePlus Watch 2. The circular body is seen with two buttons on the right side – one likely the home button while the other one looks like a rotating crown, which may also be functional.  The teaser was also shared by the company in a OnePlus Community post, where they asked people to guess what the product is and noted that only …

Xiaomi 14 Ultra to Launch in China Alongside Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro; to be Unveiled Globally at MWC 2024

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra is confirmed to launch in China soon, followed by a global reveal at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona later this month. The design and colour options of the handset alongside some key camera details have been confirmed by the company ahead of the unveiling. In China, the model will be revealed alongside the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, whereas globally, it will be introduced alongside the global launch of the base Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro models. The company confirmed in a Weibo post that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will launch in China on February 22 at 7pm local time (4:30pm IST). An event page for the same is also live on the Xiaomi China website. It is also confirmed to be unveiled at the MWC 2024 alongside the base and Pro Xiaomi 14 models on February 25. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed in a post on X that the phone will be available in Black and White colourways. The design revealed in the images shared by Jun shows …