iQoo is all set to bring a new member to its Z-series smartphones with a successor to last year's iQoo Z7 5G. The iQoo India CEO Nipun Marya has officially confirmed to launch the iQoo Z9 5G next month in India. He has shared a post via X (formerly known as Twitter). The phone will be made available via Amazon. A dedicated microsite has already been made live on the e-commerce site teasing the design and some of the key specifications of the iQoo Z9 5G.

As announced by the company, the iQoo Z9 5G will debut in India on March 12. It is confirmed to be available for purchase via the company's official website and Amazon. The e-commerce website and iQoo India website have a dedicated landing page on their websites teasing the design and a few specifications of the new Z-series smartphone. The phone is shown to arrive in at least a green colour shade with a dual rear camera setup housed in a massive camera island.

The upcoming iQoo Z9 5G will run on MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC which iQoo has claimed to be the first phone in the segment with the Dimensity 7200 chipset. The handset is also said to have scored 7,34,000 points on the AnTuTu 10 benchmark. Additionally, it will also be equipped with a Sony IMX882 sensor with support for optical image stabilization.

Apart from these, the company is yet to share any further details, however, the phone could be priced under Rs 25,000 in India. The iQoo Z7 5G was launched with a price tag of Rs. 18,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Meanwhile, iQoo has launched the new iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G in India as a midrange smartphone. The phone comes with a unique dual-toned back panel. Powering the phone is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile processor packed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. It runs on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out-of-the-box. The device has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony IMX920 sensor for photography.

Asus has expanded its ROG Phone 9 series in Thailand with the Asus ROG Phone 9 FE. The newly launched handset joins the ROG Phone 9 Pro and ROG Phone 9 which were released in a few international markets in November 2024. The ROG Phone 9 phone comes with ROG UI skin installed on top of Android 15. Additionally, it ships with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which was released earlier. It also packs a 5,500mAh battery that can be charged wirelessly or via a wired connection. Read out all details here.

The Asus ROG Phone 9 FE's cost and availability
The 16GB + 256GB model of the Asus ROG Phone 9 FE costs THB 29,990 (about Rs. 77,600) in Thailand. It can currently be bought in the nation through the official online store. Phantom Black is the color available for the phone.

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Features
The Asus ROG Phone 9 FE sports a Samsung Flexible LTPO AMOLED 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,400 pixel) screen offering refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, a maximum brightness level of 2,500 nits, and support for HDR. The phone is also claimed to offer a refresh rate of 185 Hz in Game Genie mode. Additionally, the handset also has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and an Always-On display. It has a glove mode as well.

For performance, the new ROG Phone 9 FE pack a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Adreno 730 GPU, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB UFS4.0 onboard storage. It runs on ROG UI skin based on Android 15 out-of-the-box. It has AirTrigger and a special X Mode that is supposed to enhance the gaming experience for users. The phone is compatible with the ROG Tessen mobile controller, the AeroActive Cooler X Pro, and the ROG Chill Case.

The Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has three cameras: a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera on the back, and a 50-megapixel 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS support. On the front, it has a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. For audio, it has two stereo speakers and two microphone units.

The ROG Phone 9 FE from Asus has a 5,500mAh battery that supports both Qi wireless charging and 65W wired fast charging. The phone also comes with Dual 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port connectivity support. The phone is said to be dust and water resistant with the IP68 rating. The phone features an in-display fingerprint sensor and it weighs 225g.

Fujifilm India has launched its new Instax WIDE Evo camera, integrating digital technology with an analog feeling. This hybrid camera combines the charm of classic instant photography with modern digital features, offering users a unique and creative way to capture and share memories.

Fujifilm Instax WIDE Evo Camera: Price and Availability

The Instax WIDE Evo pre-booking is now open in India, and it will be available on the market starting February 20, priced at Rs 47,999 for the combo pack. This film is priced at Rs 1,299.

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Fujifilm Instax WIDE Evo Camera: Features

The Instax WIDE Evo stands out with its support for wide-format Instax film, producing larger prints than standard Instax photos, which is ideal for group shots and landscapes. Its retro-inspired design houses a 15.67mm wide-angle lens, the widest available on any Instax camera, and a "Wide Angle Switch" for easy toggling between perspectives.

A range of creative tools enhances the photographic experience, including multiple lens effects like "Light Leak" and "Double Exposure" and film effects such as "Vivid" and "Monochrome." These effects allow users to add artistic flair to their photos and simulate different film types.

Smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth lets users print photos taken on their mobile devices directly from the WIDE Evo. The accompanying app also offers remote shooting capabilities, simplifying group photos and selfies—a built-in selfie mirror further aids in self-portraits.

The WIDE Evo features an LCD screen for previewing and selecting images before printing, minimising film waste. The screen also allows for in-app photo editing.

Fujifilm has priced the Instax WIDE Evo competitively for the Indian market, positioning it within the premium instant camera segment. It will be available at authorised Fujifilm retailers and online platforms starting this month. Exact pricing details will be available from retailers.

ChatGPT on WhatsApp has received a massive update allowing users to communicate via image and voice input. OpenAI has announced this development last year in December and now the functionality has been spotted accessible on the instant messaging app. Though features like image generation and voice mode were still restricted to the app and web version of the service, WhatsApp's AI-powered chatbot can respond to any question, much like the specialized ChatGPT app.

According to a report by Android Authority, OpenAI recently revealed that WhatsApp users would now be able to transmit photographs to ChatGPT in order to obtain information about it. The AI chatbot can also receive voice notes, which it will translate into text in order to process and respond to user inquiries.

According to the company, users who have paid for ChatGPT will soon be able to access premium benefits while on the go by logging into their account on WhatsApp. It is important to remember that users do not need to have an account or be enrolled in a paid plan in order to communicate with ChatGPT over the phone.

To enable ChatGPT on WhatsApp, users will have to first save 1-800-242-8478 as a contact on their phone, then relaunch WhatsApp. Once done, they would be able to see the company's official account in their contact list. Although not everyone will find the new features useful, they can be helpful when the internet is slow or on phones with insufficient storage or processing power.

Additionally, OpenAI has also hinted at potential future advancements, such as enabling users to access their ChatGPT accounts directly through WhatsApp. If the same account is used, this feature may allow conversations to be synchronized between the ChatGPT web client or mobile app and the WhatsApp platform.

Meanwhile, a new "deep research" mode has also been added to ChatGPT by OpenAI, enabling users to conduct multi-step web research for more difficult tasks.