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The newly launched CMF Phone 1 allows you to customize the back cover and slap on a different color panel! The phone comes with a Black color panel out of the box, and you will need to purchase the Orange, Light Green, and Blue back panel bundles separately. Using a screwdriver, you can easily take out the screws holding the back panel. Then, take off the dial and the SIM tray, after which you will have to yank the panel open from the bottom and slap the new one on.
CMF Phone 1 Goes Official with Swappable Back Panel, Dimensity 7300
Ajaay Srinivasan
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CMF by Nothing has finally launched its much-anticipated Phone 1, marking the brand's debut in the smartphone market. Ditching a generic approach, the Phone 1 boasts a modular design with swappable back panels, an Accessory Point for attaching lanyards, stands, or card holders, a 120 Hz 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300 SoC, and a 50MP Sony primary sensor.
We have compared the latest Dimensity 7300 SoC with the last-gen Dimensity 7200 chipset. In our benchmark tests, it has become clear that Dimensity 7300 is actually a downgrade over the older Dimensity 7200 chipset. The latest Dimensity 7300 chipset packs older ARM cores and its GPU is pretty weak. It only performs marginally better in 5G speed tests and AI performance.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra First Impressions: The Best Flip Phone You Can Buy, For Now
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Moto Razr 50 Ultra is here and it ticks all the boxes to become a pretty good foldable. From incredible 165Hz pOLED displays to a durable design and a great camera setup to an amazing battery-charging combination, the phone hits the spot. However, software updates is still a problem and Motorola really needs to buckle up in that department.
Zenless Zone Zero brings back the impactful and fluid action combat of Honkai Impact 3rd, revamps and simplifies it, giving one of the best and most satisfying combat experience in the market. The game also features a vibrant cast of characters, great comedic timings, and one of best early story missions among all Hoyoverse games.
Google has released its latest open-source model called Gemma 2 27B. Until now, Meta ruled the open-source space with its Llama family of models. So in this article, I have compared Gemma 2 27B with Llama 3 70B to evaluate their prowess in a variety of tasks. Despite a much smaller size, Gemma 2 27B performs well, except in reasoning tests.
Meta AI chatbot is being widely rolled out and it's available on the web and across its many social media apps. You can use Meta AI on the web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The AI chatbot is powered by the Llama 3 70B model. Besides conversations, it can also generate images and retouch photos. The good thing is that it can connect to the internet to find the latest information.
A video surfaced online gives us a detailed look at the upcoming Pixel 9 in vibrant Pink color. Previous rumors and leaks pointed toward the existence of a Peony colorway and this could be the one. The camera module is bigger than we expected with a lighter pink color on it, and the edges of the phone are slightly rounded. The Pixel 9 series is expected to launch on August 13.
The Infinix GT Book series marks the brand's entry into the gaming laptop space, and we have the RTX 4050, Core i5 13th Gen 13420H variant. The premium design and good display makes a great first impression. The gaming performance is stellar, with no lags or stutters whatsoever. The daily usage is also super fluid and seamless. The cherry on top is the commendable battery life, which easily gives 7 hours of SoT. The only downside is we couldn't find drivers for it on the Infinix website. There's also some keyboard rattling, which can take some getting used to.
Ajith Kumar
The summer season is here, and numerous anime that makes us feel the warmth and vibrancy of summer will also start airing soon. So, we have curated a list of 10 best summer anime, like Oshi no Ko Season 2, Tower of God Season 2, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, and more that you should be on the look out for.
Anshuman Jain
Realme Buds Air 6 Pro offers premium features like a dual driver setup with a dedicated 6mm Tweeter for treble, LDAC support, Spatial audio, smart noise cancellation up to 50dB, and a long-lasting battery life, all bundled in premium packaging. But should you consider them? We have answered this in the complete review of these TWS.
Gemini Now Supports File Uploads & Here’s How It Stacks Up Against ChatGPT
Arjun Sha
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You can now upload documents to Gemini and ask questions or perform data analysis. Keep in mind, you need a Gemini Advanced subscription to be able to upload local files. In my testing, Gemini Advanced performed as good as ChatGPT. But ChatGPT offers file uploads for free and there is support for a wide variety of file formats as well.
Kanika Gogia
Initially rolled out in mid-May for ChatGPT Plus users, the ChatGPT macOS app is now available to download for all users without any subscription plan. You can download the app only on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. The latest version of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, is available for free but offers a limited number of requests. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can sign in for full access.
I switched to a Pixel Watch 2 from a Galaxy Watch4, and I regret it because the Fitbit app is inferior, the watch lacks essential features, a practical form factor, and competitors like Samsung and OnePlus are making better Wear OS smartwatches. One of the other reasons why I dislike the Pixel Watch is due to its extreme ecosystem lock-in.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite Review: A Step Backwards
Sagnik Das Gupta
The day we never thought is almost here. Chapter 424 of the My Hero Academia manga marked the start of the epilogue, and the tale is almost at its conclusion now. The ediorial staff has confirmed that the manga will conclude after five chapters. Thus, on August 5, 2024, the last chapter of MHA will appear in the 36th and 37th issues of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Furthermore, Kohei Horikoshi wrote a statement to the fans about the ending of the series.
The S-tier bosses in the Shadow of the Erdtree are perfectly executed boss fights, both challenging and as a cinematic experience. The A and B tier bosses are challenging or add something different in their respective fights, while lacking in some of other aspects. The C and D tier bosses are either incredibly easy, or hard for being a badly designed boss.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Potential Release Date, Leaked Benchmarks, Rumors & More
Arjun Sha
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We are just four months away from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 launch. Qualcomm has confirmed the Snapdragon Summit event which is scheduled for October 21. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to feature the new Oryon CPU cores and the Adreno GPU has also gained substantial performance improvements. The first batch of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phones will be launched by Xiaomi.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Brings Back This Beloved Dark Souls 3 Feature
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has brought back character transformation as a mechanic, last implemented in Dark Souls 3. There are multiple items in the Realm of Shadows that can transform the player into other beings. The two transformation items I found in the game are the Lamenter's mask and Priestess heart.
Anthropic's new Claude 3.5 Sonnet model has performed remarkably well on benchmarks. So we have compared it with ChatGPT 4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro. In reasoning tests, Claude 3.5 Sonnet shows great intelligence and also does a great job at following user instructions. Even in coding, Claude 3.5 Sonnet generates bug-free code in comparison to ChatGPT 4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro.
Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC Review: A Multiversal Fever Dream!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Alan Wake 2 has recently received its very first Night Springs DLC and it brings three 'episodes' to play through. While the first episode mostly sees you play as Rose in a very dorky-silly setting, the other two directly connect the Remedyverse dots. Read how we felt about the game in our Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC here.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Review: The Golden Thread Ties up Loose Ends
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is the biggest and most well-crafted DLC in the entire Soulsborne series. The DLC features incredible boss fights, a variety of gorgeous landscapes, multiple new weapon types, and thought-provoking lore drops that tie up the game perfectly. Read everything about the game in our Elden Ring DLC review here.
The Nikon Zf mirrorless camera is a shutterbug's dream come true, blending 80's style with modern-day features. From an AI-powered object detection to 96MP high-resolution shot support to more, it's quite feature-packed! In addition, real-life results are incredible, with little to no noise in mostly any lighting condition, thanks to a well-tuned system that doesn't make you go beyond ISO 800. Video capabilities are top-notch as well, offering up to 4K 60FPS and H.265 10-bit MOV format. The electronic viewfinder is also quite the treat, thanks to being vari-angle. All-in-all,
Snapdragon X Elite Reviews are Out: Solid Performance and Great Battery Life
Arjun Sha
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The embargo has finally lifted and many outlets have reviewed the Asus Vivobook S15, which is powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor. As Qualcomm claimed, the Snapdragon X Elite chipset delivers great performance, matching the Apple M3 in multi-core tasks, and the battery life rivals the MacBook Air M3. The X Elite-powered PC delivers battery life up to 13 hours while performing everyday tasks.
The CMF Phone 1 has been officially confirmed to launch on July 8. The brand sent over a capsule which contained the release date details of its first phone alongside a SIM ejector tool. This SIM ejector tool also doubles as a screwdriver to unscrew the bolt on the back of the Phone 1.
The Moto Edge 50 Ultra has gone official with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in India. Other specifications include a 50MP primary rear camera sensor alongside a 50MP ultra-wide and 64MP telephoto sensor. There's a 4500mAh battery unit paired with 125W fast charging support. It features a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The device comes in Nordic Wood, Peach Fuzz and Forest Grey color variants and is priced at Rs 59,999 for the sole 12GB/512GB variant.
Google Gemini App Arrives in India with Support for 9 Regional Languages
Arjun Sha
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Google has finally launched the Gemini app in India. It brings support for 9 Indian languages. Apart from that, Indian users can also access Gemini Advanced features such as file uploads and data analysis. In addition, you can chat with Gemini in the Google Messages app as well.
I Tested an Open-Source Alternative to Windows Recall That Works on Any PC
Arjun Sha
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If you want to try out an alternative to Windows Recall, check out OpenRecall which is open-source and entirely free. It does all the processing locally and works on any x86 PC without an NPU. Keep in mind, the local vector database is not encrypted so that might be a major security concern.
Radojka Travar
The Minecraft 1.21 update is finally here it is now time to figure out if it's a good update. The 1.21 update adds 94 brand new features to the game, which is more than the previous one. Moreover, they mostly fit in with the Minecraft worlds, though some features may be a bit overpowered. While the community really wanted an End Update, that didn't happen. Though, the crafter and vault blocks are direct result of the given feedback. Unlike the 1.20 update, 1.21 focuses on improving one in-game system. To sum it up, I do believe that 1.21 update is fairly good for the game.
Gemini Nano is a lightweight version of Google's AI chatbot and it brings on-device AI support to Pixel devices. The feature was already available for Pixel 8 Pro and now it has released for Pixel 8 and 8a devices with the June feature drop update. It is not enabled by default and has to be turned on from AICore Settings in Developer Options.
Minecraft 1.21 update is here and we list five things you should do when you install it. First, you should make the new copper and tuff blocks and use them in builds. Then, you should make the crafter and learn about its mechanics. Furthermore, you should find the trial chamber and explore it to obtain amazing loot. Even better loot is available from ominous trials. This includes the heavy core, which you can make the mace with.
At the WWDC 2024 event, the Cupertino giant introduced Apple Intelligence and announced ChatGPT integration into Apple devices. Elon Musk took to X and went on a tirade against Apple for integrating ChatGPT and threatened to ban all Apple devices at his companies. That said, it appears Musk's argument is misplaced as Apple has developed its own AI models. Only when Apple's AI model fails to come up with a proper response, it seeks the user's permission before routing the query to ChatGPT.
Apple's new app icon customization in iOS 18 is a step above what Android has to offer. Sure, they have taken a lot of inspiration from Android. But the fact that Apple doesn't restrict you to limited color options based on your wallpaper, is a major improvement. Here's why I think iOS 18 has nailed in icon customization.
You have to be a member of Apple’s developer program to install the iOS 18 developer beta on your iPhone. To enrol yourself, download the Apple Developers app, go to the Account tab, and sign in with your Apple ID. Then, tap on the Enroll Now option and follow along the on-screen instructions. Once done, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates -> iOS 18 Developer Beta. Now, go to the "Update Now” screen and tap on “Download and Install”.
Apple has introduced the Calculator app for iPad which users have been requesting for since the original iPad was released. In typical Apple fashion, this app comes with new features like Math Notes which works with the Apple Pencil. You can scribble down math problems and equations and the app will calculate and provide a solution in your handwriting.
Apple Announces macOS 15 Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring, Passwords App, and More
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple has unveiled macOS 15 Sequoia, the next big update for Macs, at WWDC 2024. It boasts a bunch of new features, like mirroring your iPhone on your Mac screen, a presenter mode for flawless presentations, a dedicated app for managing passwords, and more.
Apple Announces iOS 18 with Customizable Home Screen and new Control Center
Anmol Sachdeva
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At WWDC 2024, Apple has unveiled the much-anticipated iOS 18. Touted to be the biggest iOS update in a while, the new iOS 18 comes with a customizable Home Screen and and a new Control Center.
Microsoft has released the Recall AI feature on Copilot+ PCs in the Insider channel. So if you are looking to disable or uninstall Recall AI right away. We have added four different ways to turn off Recall on Copilot+ PCs. You can disable it from Windows Features, Settings, Registry or Group Policy Editor.
CMF Phone 1 Confirmed: Bright Orange Phone with a Physical Dial
Abubakar Mohammed
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CMF's official Twitter handle has tweeted what looks like a second look at the CMF Phone 1 that's due release soon. The teaser suggests the phone could rock a lanyard dial with a locking mechanism to secure it. Rumors suggest the CMF Phone will rock MediaTek Dimensity 7200 and 6GB RAM.
C2PA has developed a powerful tool called Content Credentials to detect AI-generated images. If the images have been modified or metadata has been removed, Content Credentials can still detect AI images and their source. Other than that, you can find inconsistencies in AI images and check for watermarks.
You might sometimes come across a cool video uploaded by one of your WhatsApp contacts and might want to download it. There are a few ways to do it — by going to the WhatsApp directory and finding the hidden .Statuses folder, or by using the app WhatSave to save the videos to the device's camera roll.