OnePlus is reportedly planning to unveil OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro by the end of the year, as claimed by a tipster on social media. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer seems to ditch OnePlus Ace 4 series this year as the company introduced the Ace 3 smartphone earlier this year in June 2024. For the unversed, OnePlus Ace series have remained exclusive to China and are launched rebranded in other markets. The upcoming handsets are likely to continue to follow the trend. Though OnePlus hasn't said anything about the same but the OnePlus Ace 5 is tipped to be powered by an existing chipset, while the top-end Ace 5 Pro is said to get Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chipset under the hood. Read all details here.

OnePlus Ace 5, Ace 5 Pro Expected Launch Timeline
The OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro's chipsets and likely launch date were revealed by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) in a post on the Chinese social media site Weibo. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, which presently powers the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and other flagship smartphones, might power the OnePlus Ace 5.

The forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, which is anticipated to debut at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Hawaii from October 21 to October 23, is reportedly powering the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro. Nevertheless, Xiaomi is said to have obtained "exclusive first launch rights" for other smartphones, so it won't be the first smartphone to have it as the purported Xiaomi 15 Pro is reported to have secured “exclusive first launch rights.”

It is anticipated that both smartphones will go on sale in December or the fourth quarter of 2024. Additionally, "super large" silicon batteries and a redesign are anticipated for the OnePlus Ace 5 series.

OnePlus Ace 5 Series Expected Specifications
Previous reports suggest that the 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO display on the OnePlus Ace 5 may be included. It might have three cameras on the back, the most important of which is a 50-megapixel primary camera. A 6,200mAh dual-cell battery that supports 100W wired fast charging could power the phone. The report speculates that the alleged smartphone will have an alert slider, which has recently come to be associated with OnePlus devices, even though specifics regarding its design are still unknown.

Google has made its latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, available to everyone. This release offers unprecedented understanding, reasoning, and interaction capabilities, setting a new standard for AI chatbots. This model is trained "to break down prompts into a series of steps to strengthen its reasoning capabilities and deliver better responses", the company says.

Developers can now build production applications with Gemini 2.0 Flash. The company is also releasing an experimental version of Gemini 2.0 Pro, its best model yet for coding performance and complex prompts.

Gemini 2.0 excels with enhanced multimodal capabilities. It seamlessly processes and responds to text, images, audio, and video, creating a richer, more interactive experience. This opens doors for innovative applications across various sectors. Imagine a chatbot analysing a painting or transcribing spoken language in real time – that's the power of Gemini 2.0.

Advanced reasoning and problem-solving are core improvements. Google revamped the architecture, enabling Gemini 2.0 to dissect complex problems, analyse information, and deliver more logical, accurate responses. This makes it invaluable for researchers and analysts tackling intricate challenges.

Integration with Google services like Search, YouTube, and Maps is a game-changer. Users access information from these platforms directly within conversations, creating a personalised, contextually aware experience. Need the nearest restaurant with outdoor seating? Gemini 2.0 can pull up results, map directions, and show photos, all within the chat.

The groundbreaking Multimodal Live API enables real-time, low-latency voice and video interactions with Gemini. This has vast implications, from AI-powered virtual assistants to immersive communication platforms.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon on Wednesday, announced to introduce new Snapdragon X CPUs in India by the end of this month. The company has officially confirmed the launch date by highlighting some of the key aspects of the upcoming CPU. The chipsets aim power affordable laptops and compete with Intel and AMD. The upcoming Snapdragon X CPUs are likely to offer support for artificial intelligence (AI) features, and a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) similar to its global counter parts. From official launch date to expected price and features, check all details about the soon-to-be-launched CPUs here.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs India Launch Date Announced
Snapdragon India announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the Snapdragon X platform will be introduced in the country on February 24. Although the chipmaker has not yet disclosed any details, the event's title, "AI PCs for Everyone," raises the possibility that the new processors will be aimed at providing AI capabilities at a cost-effective price. According to the company, this platform is scalable across a broad range of thermal designs and form factors.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs Expected Specifications

Like their international counterparts, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X CPUs are anticipated to have eight Oryon CPU cores with a maximum clock speed of 3GHz and be constructed using a 4 nanometer fabrication process. The Snapdragon X Plus and Elite versions, which have clock speeds of up to 3.4GHz and 3.8GHz, respectively, are faster than this. Up to three external displays can be supported by the Qualcomm Adreno GPU at 4K/60Hz.

With a memory bandwidth of 135GB/s and a total cache of 30MB, the chip can accommodate up to 64GB of LPDDR5x RAM. It has a Hexagon NPU installed by the company, which can perform 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI. Notably, devices using Snapdragon X chips will be certified as Microsoft Copilot+ PCs.

According to the company, its new chipsets can outperform rival processors by up to 163 percent and provide up to two times longer battery life. This platform also supports USB 4 Type-C, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G connectivity.

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.