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Apple Glowtime Event 2024 Key Takeaways: From iPhone 16 to Apple Intelligence; Here's Everything Announced

By Himani Jha | Updated Sep 10, 2024, 11:24 AM IST
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"Glowtime," Apple's yearly September event, has come to an end and brought with it a ton of new and exciting updates and products. The iPhone 16 series has a new color option and a more sophisticated design with gently curved edges. With a notable performance boost, the new A18 Bionic chipset will power the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. From iPhone 16 to Apple Watch Series X and Apple Intelligence; here's everything launched.

Apple Glowtime Event 2024 Key Takeaways From iPhone 16 to Apple Intelligence Heres Everything Announced
iPhone 16 Launch
At its much awaited yearly hardware event, Apple unveiled the newest products in its lineup. The new iPhone 16 series—which consists of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max—was the focus of attention. The Apple Watch Series 10, the AirPods 4, and an upgraded version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 were also unveiled at this much awaited tech event. Here is a thorough rundown of all the announcements made at Apple's Glowtime event in 2024.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
Starting with the standard iPhone 16 and the larger iPhone 16 Plus, the base model starts at Rs 79900 whereas the iPhone 16 Plus' pricing begins at Rs 89900. Both models offer up to 512GB of storage and come in a variety of colors, including black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine. Pre-orders for these devices begin on September 13, with sales starting on September 20.

The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that can reach 2,000 nits of peak brightness. It also has improved Ceramic Shield protection and Dynamic Island. In contrast, the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display with the same features. The 3nm A18 chipset, which consists of a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core neural engine, powers both variants. As seen at WWDC 2024, they support advanced Apple Intelligence features and are powered by iOS 18.

The iPhone 16 series has three cameras: a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 48-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 2x in-sensor zoom, and a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera. Additionally, the devices enable spatial video and photo capture. 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port are among the connectivity options available. Apple has not revealed the capacity of its batteries, which should be revealed in upcoming teardowns.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

The new flagship models, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, retail for Rs 1,19,900 and Rs 1,44,900 in India, respectively. Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium are the four new color options for both models, which also come with storage options up to 1TB. These devices will also be available for pre-order on September 13; sales will start on September 20.

With the second-generation 3nm A18 Pro chip installed in these Pro models, notable performance gains over earlier iterations are anticipated. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have larger displays than their predecessors, with the former having a 6.3-inch display and the latter having a 6.9-inch display. The Super Retina XDR OLED screens have a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits.

The rear camera setup on these models includes a 48-megapixel wide lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with up to 5x optical zoom, enhanced by a 'tetraprism' periscope design. The 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera can record in 4K at 120 frames per second. In addition, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have a new Capture button for easy access to the camera and an Action button. They support 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB 3.0 Type-C port, with charging speeds of up to 27W via wired connection and 15W with MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging.

AirPods 4
Two versions of the new AirPods 4—one with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and the other without—have been released. The AirPods 4 will go on sale on September 20 and can be pre-ordered for $129 (roughly Rs. 11,000) for the non-ANC model and $179 (roughly Rs. 15,000) for the ANC-equipped model.

The new Apple H2 chip inside the AirPods 4 powers their redesigned acoustic architecture, which is intended to enhance sound quality. In addition to advanced features like conversational awareness, adaptive audio, and personalized spatial audio, they include ANC and a transparency mode. In addition to providing voice isolation, the new earbuds support gesture controls, such as nodding to answer calls. The upgraded USB Type-C case offer up to 30 hours of total playtime and supports wireless charging.

Apple Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were also introduced by Apple. The GPS model of the Apple Watch Series 10 costs $399 (approximately Rs. 33,000), while the LTE model costs $499. The new Black Titanium color option for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 costs $799, or roughly Rs. 67,000. Pre-orders for both models will open today, and they will go on sale on September 20.

With its rounded corners and new wide-angle OLED display, the Apple Watch Series 10 makes it simpler to interact with passcodes and messages. It has the largest display Apple has ever made for the regular Apple Watch series, 40% brighter than previous iterations, and the thinnest design, measuring just 9.7mm. The Series 10 offers improved performance and a new sleep apnea detection feature thanks to its new S10 chipset. This function tracks breathing patterns and evaluates the quality of sleep using the accelerometer in the watch.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 keeps its sturdy design and offers cutting-edge features in addition to a new color option. The most recent innovations in performance and health tracking are included in both watches, along with quicker charging times.

iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence

Apple's latest software update called iOS 18 will be available to all iPhone users from September 16, 2024. It will come with features like scheduled text messages in Messages and complete control over how your iPhone looks at home.

Apple's AI capabilities, which are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 series, will be available in an October iOS 18.1 software update. Following the release of iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia updates, Apple Intelligence will also be accessible on iPads and Macs.

One of the upcoming Apple Intelligence features will allow you to rewrite, edit, or summarize text using generative AI. Additionally, you will be able to edit objects out of photos and search for specific photos. Additionally, AI will be able to compile alerts based on the importance.


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Realme GT 7T in the Works: New Rumors Suggest NFC Support is Coming

By Srishty Kumari | Updated Feb 12, 2025, 5:48 PM IST
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Realme is working on a new smartphone that could carry the moniker Realme GT 7T. It is tipped to support INT connectivity, which is said to be similar to Apple’s Intercom feature. More details about the purported Realme GT 7T may surface online over the next few days.

Realme GT 7T in the Works New Rumors Suggest NFC Support is Coming
Realme GT 6T (Pictured)
Realme is working on a new smartphone that could carry the moniker Realme GT 7T. The report also suggests some of the handset's key features, including RAM and connectivity options. The launch timeline of the rumoured smartphone has yet to be revealed. More details about the purported Realme GT 7T may appear online over the next few days.

Realme GT 7T Under Development


Realme GT 7T is in work and tipped to be an affordable alternative to the yet-unreleased Realme GT 7. The report added that the Realme GT 7T will likely support 8GB of RAM and be offered in a Blue colourway.

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The handset will reportedly support NFC as well as INT. The latter is similar to Apple's Intercom feature, which allows users to send and receive messages from a HomePod or HomePod mini to another Apple device.

The existing Realme GT 6T, powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, sports a 6.78-inch full-HD+ LTPO MOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It supports up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage - the handset ships with Android 14-based Realme UI 5.

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In terms of optics, the Realme GT 6T has a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle shooter at the back, and a 32MP front camera sensor for selfies and video calls. A 5,500mAh battery with 120W SuperVOOC charging support backs it.



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Google I/O 2025 Date Announced; Here's What You Can Expect

By Himani Jha | Updated Feb 12, 2025, 4:25 PM IST
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Google has officially announced the date for its highly anticipated annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025. The event is set to take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California in third week of May. The event usually kicks off with a keynote session by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and this year too, it is expected to be the same. Here's everything expected from this year's Google I/O event.

Google IO 2025 Date Announced Heres What You Can Expect
Google I/O 2025
Google has confirmed that its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, will take place on May 20 and 21. The Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, will host the tech giant's yearly event. For the event, which will take place both offline and online through live streams, Google has opened registration. Announcements of hardware and software, technical sessions and demonstrations geared toward developers, workshops, and networking opportunities are usually included in the event. During the event, announcements about Android 16 and Gemini are anticipated.

Google I/O 2025: What to expect
The tech behemoth from Mountain View confirmed in a blog post that Google I/O 2025 will take place over two days, on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21. Additionally, the company has created a microsite for the event that includes information about the conference, a countdown clock, and a direct registration link.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai typically opens the event with a keynote address, outlining the key software and product releases for the upcoming year. It is anticipated that the keynote address will begin at 10 a.m. PT (11:30 p.m. IST).

Pichai's keynote address might heavily highlight new features in Android 16. With a new Gemini 2.0 AI model anticipated to be released, Google may also concentrate on its native AI chatbot, Gemini. The business unveiled the Gemini 1.5 Pro model with a two million token context window last year.

The website also showcases open-source Gemma models, Google AI Studio, and NotebookLM, which may receive updates at the event. There is currently no other information available.

The Android 16 Beta 1 update was recently released by the company to Google Pixel devices that are compatible. A new Live Updates feature, which displays the status of ongoing tasks like Google Maps navigation or food delivery apps, was added in the update. Apple's Live Activities feature is comparable to this.

Additionally, when utilizing the three-button navigation mode, Android 16 will add a predictive back animation to the back button. Previously, this could only be accessed through gesture-based navigation when a user made the back and hold gesture.

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Vivo V50e Appears on Certification Sites; Key Features Tipped Ahead of Launch

By Himani Jha | Updated Feb 12, 2025, 3:02 PM IST
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The Vivo V50e appears to be nearing its official launch, as the device has been spotted on several certification websites. These listings not only suggest an imminent release but also offer sneak peeks into the phone's key specifications and features. Check out all details that we know so far about purported Vivo V50e here.

Vivo V50e Appears on Certification Sites Key Features Tipped Ahead of Launch
Vivo V50e will succeed Vivo V40e
Vivo is all set to expand its V series smartphone lineup with the upcoming Vivo V50. The smartphone is just a few days away from its official launch and a new handset which is claimed to be Vivo V50e has appeared on several certification sites hinting an imminent launch. The handset has recently been spotted on Geekbench AI database (spotted by Xpertpick) giving a sneak peek into the key specifications including processor and other details. Read out all details about the upcoming Vivo V50e here.

Vivo V50e to Launch Soon

The Vivo V50e has already received certification from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as noted by MySmartPrice. This suggests that it will soon be released in India and internationally. The certification listings indicate we won't have to wait long, even though there isn't a confirmed launch date yet.

Vivo V50e Specifications Leaked

The same chipset that powered the Vivo V40e, the Vivo V50e will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 SoC. The processor, which has four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores with clock speeds of 2.5GHz and 2.0GHz, respectively, is built on a 4nm process. This chipset is a dependable mid-range performer when combined with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.

The V50e differs from the V40e due to its software upgrade; it will come pre-installed with Android 15, which is an improvement over the previous version. But so far, the internals seem to be mostly unaltered except for the updated software.

Geekbench AI benchmark results offer an initial glimpse of the V50e's processing power. According to reports, the handset has scored 529 in Single-Precision, 1,316 in half precision, and 2,632 in Quantized Score. Although these figures are consistent with what is anticipated from the Dimensity 7300, they do indicate strong AI performance. Additionally, according to the listing, the V50e will have 8GB of RAM, keeping its memory capacity the same as its predecessor.