OnePlus Nord 4, the latest offering from the Chinese OEM, is now live for open sale via the e-commerce platform Amazon. The phone was introduced last month at OnePlus' Summer Launch Event. The handset comes as a successor to last year's OnePlus Nord 3 and gets some impressive upgrades over the latter one. Sporting an AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution, the phone comes equipped with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC under the hood to offer reliable and lag-free performance. The OnePlus Nord 4 features dual cameras led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. Check all details from Price and offers to features and availability in India here.

OnePlus Nord 4 price, offers and availability

The newly debuted OnePlus Nord 4 price in India starts at Rs 29,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage comes at a price tag of Rs 32,999 and Rs 35,999, respectively, however, with the bank discount you can get a flat discount of Rs 2,000 on all the variants. The smartphone comes in Mercurial Silver, Oasis Green, and Obsidian Midnight shades. The handset is available for purchase on OnePlus online store, Amazon India, and other retail stores.

OnePlus Nord 4 specifications

OnePlus Nord 4 sports a 6.74-inch 1.5K(1,240x2,772 pixels) AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 450ppi pixel density, and 20.1:9 aspect ratio. The handset offer 93.50 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it comes equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC coupled with an Adreno 732 GPU, 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The dual-SIM (Nano) supported OnePlus Nord 4 runs on Android 14-based OxygenOS 14.1 on top. In addition to this, the OnePlus has promised four years of software updates and two years of security updates on the phone.

OnePlus has claimed that the new OnePlus Nord 4 will offer smooth operations even after years of use as it has bagged a TUV SUD Fluency 72 Month A rating. The phone also packs an X-axis linear motor for smooth gaming experience.

In terms of photography, the phone carries a dual rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic image stabilisation (EIS) support and an 8-megapixel Sony ultra wide-angle camera with 112 degrees field of view. For selfies and video chats, the phone houses a 16-megapixel sensor at the front.

The handset features face unlock for security authentication. For audio, it has dual stereo speakers with noise cancellation support. Interestingly, the new Nord phone also gets AI features integration like AI Audio Summary allowing users to quickly transcribe a long meeting, AI Note Summary to summarise emails, AI Text Translate for translations and AI Linkboost for enhanced connectivity.

The phone is backed by a 5,500mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging support which is claimed to fill the battery from 1 to 100 percent in just 28 minutes. OnePlus Nord 4 supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, NFC, QZSS, and a USB Type-C port for connectivity support.

The iOS 18 release day is here, and Apple has rolled out the new iOS version, which is probably its biggest in years. The latest update is primarily for its iPhone lineup. Previewed earlier this year at the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), iOS 18 introduces several changes to the user interface and adds numerous tools and features to assist users.

How to Install iOS 18

To update your iPhone to iOS 18, follow these steps:

1. Check for Updates: Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. Download and Install: If an update is available, tap Download and Install.
3. Wait for Installation: Depending on your internet speed and the update size, the process may take some time.

Which iPhones Support iOS 18

iOS 18 is compatible with the following iPhone models:

• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X

New Features in iOS 18

iOS 18 introduces various innovative features that enhance the overall iPhone experience. Some of the highlights include:

• Dynamic Island: The Dynamic Island, first introduced on the iPhone 14 Pro models, has been expanded to offer even more functionality and customisation options.
• Enhanced Live Text: Live Text now recognises more text types, including handwriting and scanned documents, making interacting with information in the real world more accessible.
• New Lock Screen Widgets: iOS 18 brings a variety of new Lock Screen widgets that provide quick access to essential information and apps.
• Improved App Store: The App Store has been redesigned with new categories, personalised recommendations, and easier navigation.
• Privacy and Security Enhancements: Apple prioritises user privacy with new features like improved tracking prevention and enhanced security measures.
• Performance Optimizations: iOS 18 delivers better performance and battery life for older iPhone models.

With iOS 18, Apple has again raised the bar for smartphone software, offering users a more intuitive, powerful, and personalised experience.

Amazon has announced its much awaited Great Indian Festival 2024 date along with discounts on the products across different category. This annual sale is held every year by the ecommerce giant ahead of the festive season and this year too, the sale will kickstart on September 27, 2024. The sale brings massive discounts and deals on gadgets, electronics, appliances, fashion, beauty, home decors and much more. Whether you have been willing to upgrade your phone or wardrobe or home, there'll be a steal deal for everyone. Check out all details here.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024: Date
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024 will begin on September 12 at midnight, however, the e-commerce platform is yet to reveal the end date. Notably the Prime members will get an early access almost a day before. The Prime membership is priced at Rs 125 per month in India.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024: Bank offers
SBI credit and debit card holders can enjoy a 10 percent additional instant discount on products because of the e-comme giant’s partnership with the public sector bank. Additionally, shopper can also avail a cashback of RS 100 on minimum purchase of Rs 1.000 made via Amazon Pay UPI. There will also be EMI options.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024: Deals
Amazon revealed a teaser on its official website indicating that it will be offering up to 75% off electronics and accessories this year. Additionally, you can receive a laptop discount of roughly 45%. There are additional benefits available to SBI cardholders who are also Amazon Prime members. Global brands like Apple, Samsung, Dell, Amazfit, Sony, and Xiaomi are among those offering significant price reductions. During the sale, you can also anticipate savings on Kindle, Alexa, and Fire TV.

Apple products will also receive fantastic discounts and hot selling offers. The price of the Apple iPhone 13 is set to be Rs 39,999. Users of SBI cards are eligible for a Rs 2,500 discount. Additionally, you can receive a discount of Rs 3,500 if you exchange your old phones. A day prior to the start of the sale, early access is available to Amazon Prime members.

Vivo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will soon launch the Vivo V40e in India. Arriving as the newest model in the company's V-series, the phone is anticipated to join the Vivo V40 Pro and regular Vivo V40 models. The firm is yet to announce any details of the smartphone, though it was spotted on benchmarking websites. In the days preceding its expected release, information about its alleged launch schedule as well as several important specs has already leaked online. Check out all details here.

Vivo V40e Expected Launch Date

A MySmartPrice report, which cited anonymous sources, states that the Vivo V40e will go on sale by the end of September. No information has been released regarding the phone's price or availability for purchase this month. The article states that a "Royal Bronze" colorway of the Vivo V40e will be offered.

Vivo V40e Expected Specifications

According to the report, the Vivo V40e will have a curved display with a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. Meanwhile, previous leaks have suggested that the Vivo V40e will run on Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14) and will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. According to the report, the Vivo V40e will have a 5,500mAh battery, just like many other mid-range smartphones that were released this year. The report also states that it will support 80W of fast charging.

The phone first appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website last month. There, it was revealed that the phone will be sold in the nation with the model number V203. Additionally, theVivo V40e appeared on Geekbench, revealing that the Dimensity 7300 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM will be powering the phone.

Meanwhile, Vivo T3 Ultra 5G has been launched in India with two rear cameras: an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) support on September 12.

It sports an autofocus, 50-megapixel selfie camera. 4K video recording at 60 frames per second (fps) is supported by both the front and rear cameras. The Vivo T3 Ultra is expected to have a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with support for HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1.5K resolution, according to the listing.

It is verified to operate on a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC with 256GB of storage and up to 12GB of RAM. It has an extended RAM feature that allows you to use unused storage to increase the onboard RAM to 24GB.