iQoo is all set to introduce a new edition to its flagship iQoo 12 as a part of the celebration of its iQoo's fourth anniversary in the country. The smartphone which was launched in December last year, will get a Desert Red Anniversary Edition soon. The special edition model is confirmed to debut next week on April 9. The company has also revealed the pricing for the iQoo 12 Anniversary Edition in the country along with key features. Check out all details here.

iQoo 12 Anniversary Edition sale to start next week

iQoo announced that the iQoo 12 Anniversary Edition will go live for sale in India on April 9 via Amazon as well as the iQoo India website. The landing page for the upcoming launch has been made live on the official site as well as via the Amazon microsite. According to the listings, the handset will be priced at Rs. 49,999. Buyers can avail of no-cost EMI options of up to nine months. Additionally, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank customers can get an additional benefit of Rs. 3,000 flat instant discount.

iQoo 12 Anniversary Edition features

iQoo 12 Anniversary Edition will come backed by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with the SuperComputing Q1 display chip similar to its other variants. It will sport a 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with a local peak brightness level of 3,000 nits. The phone will also offer 144 frames per second (fps) Game Frame Interpolation for an immersive gaming session. The 120W wired fast charging support is claimed to charge the phone from zero to 50 per cent in just 12 minutes.

In terms of camera, the iQoo 12 Anniversary Edition will be equipped with a triple rear camera unit, similar to the standard iQoo 12. It will comprise a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter, and a 50-megapixel sensor paired with an ultra-wide-angle lens.

The iQoo 12 Anniversary Edition will debut in India in a Desert Red shade with a vegan leather finish. The colourway has already been made available earlier in China. In India, the standard iQoo 12 was initially launched in Alpha (black) and Legend (white) options.

Meta hosted its first WhatsApp Business Summit in India on Thursday to help companies connect with customers and streamline their operations through messaging. During the gathering, a number of updates and new features for WhatsApp were unveiled with the goal of assisting companies in increasing their visibility, optimizing in-chat customer experiences, and boosting productivity ahead of the holidays. The app is bringing a blue checkmark to the company name and profile picture, signifying its legitimacy. Check out all details here.

WhatsApp's Meta Verified for Small Businesses
With the WhatsApp Business app, Meta has opened up the Meta Verified subscription to all eligible small businesses in India. This service provides account support, a verified badge, protection against impersonation, and premium features that enhance customer engagement and increase brand visibility.

Businesses will find it simpler to share this on websites and social media since the verified badge will also be visible on WhatsApp Channels and Business pages.

Customised Text for the WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp started allowing small businesses in India to send customized messages to their customers on September 12, 2024. These messages could be appointment reminders, birthday wishes, or updates about holiday sales.

With the help of this feature, which costs money, companies can schedule the timing of messages containing the customer's name and bespoke call-to-action buttons.

WhatsApp Bharat Yatra Initiative

Additionally, Meta is also aiming to provide hands-on training to small businesses in tier 2 and tier 3 cities across India under its "WhatsApp Business Yatra."

This course will primarily assist companies with setting up their WhatsApp Business accounts, making catalogs, and learning how to make advertisements that point to WhatsApp directly. In addition, Meta intends to develop a "resource center" on their website that will act as a convenient hub for these companies to access tutorials.

Apart from these, Meta also emphasized on the importance of maintaining “meaningful and valuable” customer relationship on WhatsApp without bombarding users with messages. They also shared some valuable insights on how to build customer relations including seeking customer permissions for promotional messages, be mindful of timing as well as use analytics to assess what is effective and determine the right messaging frequency.

The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 has been making the rounds of rumors lately. A number of details, including the price range and specifications, about the rumored book-style foldable have surfaced in the last few weeks. A peek at the handset's design has also been provided by some of the leaks. Another batch of leaked renders has now appeared online, revealing the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 from every perspective and alluded to two possible color schemes. The phone is notably anticipated to succeed the Tecno Phantom V Fold.

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 Leaked Design

According to 91Mobiles' leaked renders, the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is available in blue and black color options. The blue version, purportedly created by luxury brand Loewe, looks to have a vegan leather finish. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2's back has a rectangular rear camera module that looks to have a dual-tone finish. It is observed to have an LED flash and three cameras. The phone looks to have two cameras: one inside the inner display and one in the center of a hole-punch slot on top of the cover screen, where the camera is used for selfies.

The speaker grille and USB Type-C port are located on the bottom edge of the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2, while the SIM tray and additional speaker grille are located on the top edge. Emblem on the upper border appears to validate Dolby Atmos compatibility. The power button and volume rocker are located on the right edge.

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 Price and Features

It is anticipated that the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC, accompanied by 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage, will power the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2. It is anticipated to have a 6.42-inch cover screen and a 7.85-inch 3D LTPO AMOLED inner display. Android 14 is probably what comes pre-installed. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 5G is rumored to have three cameras: a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera, two 50-megapixel sensors, and one 50-megapixel sensor. The phone may have a 32-megapixel and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor for taking selfies. One possible battery size for the foldable phone is 4,860mAh.

Although Tecno hasn't formally released any information about the Phantom V Fold 2, a recent leak revealed the phone's pricing. It could be available in Karst Green and Rippling Blue colorways, with a price tag of approximately Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 80,000 in India.

Sam Altman’s OpenAI has made a significant breakthrough with releasing its latest language model, o1. Designed to excel in reasoning tasks, o1 represents a leap forward in AI capabilities and has the potential to revolutionize various industries.

o1 is equipped with a neural network architecture that enables it to process information and make logical deductions more akin to human reasoning. This advancement departs from previous language models that often struggled with complex reasoning problems.

One of o1's key features is its ability to understand and respond to nuanced questions and prompts. It can analyze information from various sources, identify relevant details, and draw logical conclusions based on the provided context. This capability opens up new possibilities for applications in fields such as education, research, and customer service.

OpenAI has extensively tested o1's performance on various reasoning benchmarks. The results have been promising, demonstrating that o1 significantly outperforms previous models in tasks that require understanding cause-and-effect relationships, identifying patterns, and making informed judgments.

The release of o1 marks a milestone in the development of AI and has generated significant excitement among researchers and developers. While o1 is still in its early stages, its potential applications are vast. It could be used to create more intelligent virtual assistants, improve search engine results, and even assist in scientific research.

However, the development of advanced AI models also raises important ethical considerations. OpenAI is committed to addressing these concerns and has implemented safeguards to ensure that o1 is used responsibly. The company is actively working on developing guidelines and best practices for the deployment of AI technologies.

As o1 continues to evolve, it is expected to impact society profoundly. Its ability to reason and understand complex information could lead to breakthroughs in various fields and improve our lives in countless ways.