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Oppo Find N3 Global Launch Set for October 19, Find N3 Flip Will Debut Alongside

Oppo Find N3 China launch date has been set for next week, the Chinese company confirmed on Thursday (October 12). The handset will debut in other global markets on the same day alongside the clamshell Oppo Find N3 Flip. The Oppo Find N3 Flip is already available in China and will launch in India later today (October 12). The Oppo Find N3 will debut as a successor to last year’s Oppo Find N2. The book-style foldable smartphone could run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The Oppo Find N3 will go official on October 19. The launch event will be held in China at 2:30pm local time (12:00am IST), as per a teaser poster shared (in Chinese) by the company on Weibo. The poster suggests that it will have a huge camera island on the back. As mentioned, Oppo has scheduled a global launch event for the Oppo Find N3 and Oppo Find N3 Flip on October 19 in Singapore. The event will be streamed live via the company’s YouTube channel. The Oppo Find N3 Flip is already available in China since August this year and will mark its India debut later today.

The upcoming Oppo Find N3 is confirmed to be quite similar to the OnePlus Open. However, the Pete Lau-led brand remains quiet about the release date of its first foldable.

Oppo Find N3 recently appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and 12GB RAM. It is expected to run on the Android 13 operating system. As per past leaks, it will feature a 7.82-inch (2,268 x 2,440 pixels) OLED inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.31-inch (1,116 x 2,484 pixels) OLED outer screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is tipped to get a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel secondary camera, and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video chats, it might get a 32-megapixel or 20-megapixel front-facing camera. Oppo is rumoured to pack a 4,805mAh battery on the device with support for 100W fast charging.

The newly launched Oppo Find N2 Flip is the first foldable from the company to debut in India. But does it have what it takes to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4? We discuss this on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Amazon Seeks Regulatory Approval to Launch Project Kuiper Satellite Internet Services in India: Report

Amazon is reportedly working towards the launch of Project Kuiper, its satellite-based broadband internet services in India. The company has begun the process of applying for licenses from various government departments before it can provide broadband services in the country. Amazon’s Kuiper Systems will rely on a constellation of 3,236 satellites that are located in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide access to low-latency and fast broadband services in an attempt to increase access to the Internet, including in rural areas.

The Economic Times reports that Amazon has applied to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in order to gain regulatory approval to launch satellite services in India. Project Kuiper will also require a global mobile personal communication by satellite services (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in order to provide satellite-based Internet services in the country.

Amazon will reportedly offer Internet access at speeds of up to 1Gbps, and the “affordable broadband” will be available across the country, including “unserved and underserved communities” and rural and remote places in India, as per the report.

According to the company’s website, Project Kuiper aims to provide Internet access via 3,236 LEO satellites — half of these are expected to be launched into space by 2026. The introduction of broadband Internet services in the country is also likely to help the company expand usage of its Amazon e-commerce platform and services like Prime Video.     

It is worth noting that Amazon is not the first company to attempt to launch its satellite Internet services in India. OneWeb and Jio Satellite have been granted a GMPCS license by the government, while Elon Musk-led Starlink — which has around 5,000 LEO satellites — is yet to receive approval. Gadgets 360 reported in January 2022 that Starlink offered refunds to customers who had “pre-ordered” satellite Internet services from the company.

There’s no word from Amazon on how much customers in India will have to pay to access the Internet via Project Kuiper. We can expect to hear more about pricing and availability, as well as system requirements for the satellite-based Internet connectivity service by the end of 2024, when the service is expected to be available to customers around the world.

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Nothing Phone 2 Users Get a Taste of Android 14 With Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1

Nothing announced the Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 on Wednesday. The company listed the upgrades and new features that come with the update. Google released Android 14 for supported Pixel phones earlier in October at its Made by Google event alongside the Pixel 8 series phones. The Open Beta 1 version of Nothing OS 2.5 is currently being offered for all Nothing Phone 2 users. It is suggested that the users back up their data before testing out the new Beta OS update on their handsets.

In a Nothing Community post, the company announced that with the Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 update, users will be able to choose a monochromatic theme in the basic colour option. The update also brings a new back gesture one can use while switching between apps. The Quick Settings section of the app has also received an upgrade in layout including a new Nothing Buds icon, which can be seen in the image shared on this X (formerly Twitter) post by Nothing.

The Android 14-based Nothing OS update offers more Lock Screen shortcut options including do not disturb, mute, and QR code scanner. This update also allows users to adjust ringtone and notification volumes separately. It introduces regional settings in the phones, that enables users to customise their units and numbers preferences. It also gets an updated photo widget, a new screenshot editor, and the option to hide app icons on the Home Screen and app drawer.

Nothing Phone 2 users opting to update to the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 version can now capture screenshots with a three-finger swipe on the screen. They can also customise a particular feature to align with the double-press power button action. It gets a revamped Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page and also a new glass filter to accompany the wallpapers. Speaking of which, users can now also choose from new solid colour wallpaper options.

For Nothing Phone 2 users using the Nothing OS 2.0.3 version, they will need to download the Nothing OS Beta tool APK file (link available on the Community post), and install the app to get the Update to Beta version option in Settings. Then they can go to Settings > System > Update to Beta version to get the Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 update. If the update is not visible, then the users can click on Check for new version and follow the steps as listed. The company has noted that since this is a beta version, it may interfere with the data and factory reset. It is advisable to back up all data before testing this update. There is also a rollback option available for users that has been detailed in the community post.

Will the Nothing Phone 2 serve as the successor to the Phone 1, or will the two co-exist? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Intel Arc A580 GPU With Ray Tracing and Intel XeSS Support Launched: All Details

Intel Arc A580 desktop graphics card was launched by the company earlier this week. The new midrange GPU is aimed at creators and gamers, according to the US chipmaker. Gamers will be able to play popular titles in full 1080p resolution at high settings using the new Intel Arc A580 GPU. It will also offer high frame rates on esports games, as per details shared by the firm. Meanwhile, the graphics card will also support Intel XeSS and hardware accelerated ray tracing.

Announced several months ago, the Intel Arc A580 has finally arrived in global markets. The graphics card has 24 Xe cores and 24 ray tracing units. The company say it has a peak clock speed of 1700MHz and is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a memory bandwidth of 512GB/s.

The newly launched Intel Arc 5-series graphics card for desktop computers has a total board power (TBP) of 185W. It features a slightly less capable version of the GPU that is found on Intel’s more expensive Arc A770 and A750 GPUs.

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The product page for the Intel Arc A580 states that the game provides high framerates for popular titles at 1080p resolution. On Diablo IV and Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, for example, it offers 155fps and 119fps respectively. Baldur’s Gate III and Cyberpunk 2077 (With XeSS and ray tracing) run at 90fps and 85fps, according to Intel.

The chipmaker is also touting the AI capabilities of the Arc A580 GPU. These include workloads that involve on-device generative AI tasks like running Stable Diffusion. It will also support Intel’s XeSS AI-based image upscaling technology, which depends on the company’s Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (Intel XMX) AI technology.

According to the company, the new Intel A580 graphics card pricing starts at $179 (roughly Rs. 14,900). The new midrange graphics card is now available for purchase from manufacturers like ASRock, Gunnir, and Sparkle in regions where other Arc GPUs like the Intel Arc 750 and Intel Arc A770 are available.

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Infinix Zero 30 4G Renders, Specifications Leak, Launch Could Be Imminent

Infinix Zero 30 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC was launched in India last month as a successor to Infinix Zero 20. Now, the smartphone brand owned by China’s Transsion Holdings is reportedly working on a 4G variant of the Infinix Zero 30. Ahead of any official announcement, specifications and renders offering a glimpse into the possible design of the handset have leaked online. The Infinix Zero 30 4G is said to come with a curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It could be backed by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

As per a report by Gizmochina, Russian mobile network operator MTS has listed the renders and specifications of Infinix Zero 30 4G. The renders suggest two colour options and a similar design language as its 5G counterpart with a curved display. The screen has a centrally located hole-punch cutout as well. The device is seen featuring a triple rear camera unit accompanied by an LED flash. The power button and the volume keys appear to be arranged on the left spine of the smartphone.

Infinix Zero 30 4G leaked renders
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The Infinix Zero 30 4G is said to come with an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. The 5G version has a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC under the hood. For optics, the 4G variant is said to retain the 108-megapixel triple camera system on the rear. For selfies and video chats, there might be a 50-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Infinix Zero 30 5G was launched in India in first week of September with a starting price tag of Rs. 23,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The top-end variant with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage costs Rs. 24,999. It is offered in Golden Hour and Rome Green colour options.

The Infinix Zero 30 5G features a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (2,400×1,080 pixels) 60-degree curved AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. It has a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 108-megapixel primary sensor with support for OIS, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and a 2-megapixel sensor. Selfies and video calls are managed by a 50-megapixel selfie camera with a dual LED flash. Infinix has packed a 5,000mAh battery on the smartphone with support for 68W fast charging.

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OnePlus 12’s Watch-Inspired Design, Camera Hardware Leaked Online: All Details

OnePlus has yet to launch its first foldable the Open, but the rumour mill already seems to be gearing up for its next premium flagship, the OnePlus 12. The OnePlus 12 will be the replacement to the brand’s current flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 11 5G, which has the regular chocolate bar form factor and is focussed more on performance and imaging. As per recent leaks, it’s expected to come with several upgrades. Now, there are more details about its redesigned camera bump, a special finish as well as more information about its camera hardware.

As per tipster Digital Chat Station (via weibo 1, 2,) the OnePlus 12 will arrive in a very unique finish. There is reportedly a white glass variant which according to the source will use a “diffuse reflection process” which should technically blur all reflections on its glossy exterior. This reportedly looks very unique and should also enhance the phone’s “tactile appeal”. In terms of weight one can expect it to weigh as much as Oppo’s recently launched Find X6 Pro smartphone.

There’s something new about the rear camera module’s design, which has been talked about in a previous report as well. According to the tipster, it will remind many of a wrist watch as it seems inspired by the same. While the design of the lens remains unchanged, a watch-like design has been integrated into it, which seems to have a very different texture. Indeed, the source could be referring to the space between the camera lenses in a camera module and that this space could have a watch-like texture added to it.

More details about the camera module have also shown up. The primary sensor is expected to feature a Sony IMX966 50-megapixel sensor, which is OIS-enabled and of the 1/1.4-inch variety offering a 23mm focal length and an f/1.7 aperture. Next up is a ½-inch type, 48-megapixel ultra-wide telephoto camera (expected to be the Sony IMX581) with a 14mm focal length and an f/2.2 aperture. OnePlus is said to be using a OmniVision OV64B 64-megapixel camera for its telephoto with 3x optical zoom. This sensor too is of the ½-inch variety which should also allow for some hybrid zooming as well.

As for the previously leaked specifications about the upcoming OnePlus 12 which will first be announced in China, it is expected to retain its curved-edge display and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and pack in up to 24GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage (at least for the China models). The devices will be powered by a 5,400mAh battery which will have both wired charging at 100W and wireless charging at 50W and it’s also expected to offer a proper IP-rated body this time around.

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Walt Disney Said to Hold Initial Talks With Blackstone Over Stake in Disney+ Hotstar, TV Business in India

Private equity firm Blackstone has held preliminary discussions with Walt Disney to acquire a stake in the Indian arm of the entertainment firm, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Blackstone is the latest suitor for Disney’s assets in the hyper competitive Indian market, where it has been exploring a sale or a joint venture partner for the digital and TV business.

Blackstone and Disney declined to comment.

Blackstone-backed US media firm Candle Media, founded by former Disney executives, led conversations between the two parties last week, one of the sources said.

Indian newspaper The Economic Times first reported the talks earlier on Wednesday. Disney has also held talks with Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Sun TV Network owner Kalanithi Maran, Bloomberg News reported last week.

With subscriber exits accelerating, Disney has sought to revive the fortunes of its streaming business in India by offering free cricket on smartphones, betting that the strategy will boost advertising revenue.

It has meanwhile lost streaming rights for some key cricket tournaments to Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s broadcasting unit – including the Indian Premier League and the national cricket team’s bilateral matches.

In July, it was reported that Disney’s India streaming service Disney+ Hotstar was planning to start enforcing a policy of allowing its premium users to login from only four devices, in an effort to limit password sharing in the key market.

Disney’s rival Netflix in May started telling subscribers in more than 100 countries they will need to pay more to share the service with people outside their household.

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Hovers Over $27,000 Mark, Most Altcoins Trade in Dips

Bitcoin on Wednesday, October 11 saw a loss of 1.95 percent. The most expensive cryptocurrency is currently trading at the price point of $27,059 (roughly Rs. 22.5 lakh). In the last 24 hours, the value of BTC dropped by $530 (roughly Rs. 44,112). In the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, the volatility element of the crypto sector has increased. Along with Bitcoin, most cryptocurrencies are also trading in the reds today.

“Bitcoin has been trading around the $27,100 (roughly Rs. 22.5 lakh) mark as the US Equity markets saw a slight increase. With rising geopolitical tensions, investors are choosing to take a cautious approach. Bitcoin will now need to break through the resistance at $27,300 (roughly Rs. 22.7 lakh) or risk finding support around $27,000 (roughly Rs. 22.4 lakh),” Edul Patel, Co-Founder and CEO, Mudrex told Gadgets 360.

Ether incurred a loss of 2.09 percent on Wednesday. With this, the value of Ether touched the mark of $1,554 (roughly Rs. 1.29 lakh). Over the last day, the price of ETH dipped by $29 (roughly Rs. 2,413).

“ETH/BTC pair which the market usually deems to be the leading altcoin indicator, also continues to make new lows as it reaches its 11-month low. Ethereum has also failed to go past its resistance at $1,750 (roughly Rs. 1.45 lakh) recently, markets predict that a break below $1,200 (roughly Rs. 99,860) is also likely in the coming months.

Tether, Binance Coin, Ripple, USD Coin, Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin also emerged among cryptocurrencies that recorded losses today alongside BTC and ETH.

Tron, Polygon, Polkadot, Litecoin, Shiba Inu, and Bitcoin Cash also registered price dips.

The crypto market valuation, that presently stands at $1.05 trillion (roughly Rs. 87,37,785 crore), tumbled by 1.69 percent in the last 24 hours as per CoinMarketCap.

Meanwhile, only a handful of cryptocurrencies managed to record profits today. These include Leo and Binance USD.

On a positive note, the CoinDCX research team said Bitcoin’s layer-2 Lightning Network has witnessed remarkable growth, estimated at 1,212 percent in two years. This growth in Lightning Network usage is expected to enhance Bitcoin’s usability as a medium of exchange, promoting faster and more cost-effective transactions.

“Asia’s markets indicated an overall decline with Bitcoin’s recent three-month dominance peak and strong investor backing contributing to a decline in market sentiment. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now making their mark on the cryptocurrency market, resulting in a minor uptick in trading volumes but a nearly two percent dip in market capitalisation over the past 24 hours,” Rajagopal Menon, Vice President, WazirX told Gadgets 360.

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Oppo Find N3 Flip Price in India Leaked Ahead of October 12 Launch

Oppo Find N3 Flip is all set to go official in India on Thursday (October 12). Ahead of the formal launch, its India pricing has been leaked online. The flagship clamshell foldable smartphone was launched in China in August. The Chinese variant of the Oppo Find N3 Flip packs a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC under the hood and is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with 44W wired charging support. It sports a 6.80-inch AMOLED main display with a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 3.26-inch cover display.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) (via @LeaksAn1) has suggested the India pricing of the Oppo Find N3 Flip on Twitter. According to him, the handset will be priced at around Rs. 94,999 in India for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. It is said to be available at a discounted price of Rs. 89,622.

Oppo Find N3 Flip will be announced on October 12 and the launch event will be streamed live on YouTube starting at 7:00pm IST. Its successor — Oppo Find N2 Flip —debuted earlier this year in India with a price tag of Rs. 89,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model.

The Oppo Find N3 Flip was unveiled in August last week with a price tag of CNY 6,799 (roughly Rs. 77,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It is available in Mirror Night, Mist Rose, and Moonlight Muse (translated from Chinese) colour options.

Specifications of the Indian variant seem to be similar to the one launched in China. The Chinese version of the Oppo Find N3 Flip has a 6.80-inch AMOLED main display with a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 3.26-inch cover display. It runs on an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of inbuilt storage. For optics, it has a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS support, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32-megapixel front camera. The handset comes with an Alert Slider and is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with 44W wired charging support.

The newly launched Oppo Find N2 Flip is the first foldable from the company to debut in India. But does it have what it takes to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4? We discuss this on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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