OnePlus Open Apex Edition has been launched in India as an enhanced edition of the company's first foldable “Open” smartphone. The handset gets a new Crimson Shadow shade which is said to be inspired from Hasselblad 503CW 60 Years Victor Red Edition camera. With improved design, hardware, and software, it is also said to be the first OnePlus smartphone to introduce “VIP” mode which is backed by an exclusive independent security chip. However, it ships the same camera system as the standard model which has been co-engineered by Hasselblad. Check out all details about the OnePlus Open Apex Edition here.

OnePlus Open Apex Edition: Price, availability and offers

The new OnePlus Open Apex Edition smartphone is selling at a price of Rs 1,49,999 for the base 16GB RAM and 1TB of on-board storage space. The new edition is comparatively expensive than the standard model which was launched last year. The latter comes in 16GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration priced at Rs 1,39,999. The new OnePlus Open Apex Edition will be available for sale in India starting from August 10 onwards on the company’s official website, OnePlus Experience Stores, e-commerce platform Amazon and select retail outlets.

Additionally, as a part of the introductory offers, customers can avail an instant discount of Rs 20,000 on ICICI Bank cards as well as an exchange bonus of up to Rs 8000 on trade-in deals for the OnePlus Open Apex Edition.

OnePlus Open Apex Edition: New Upgrades
Along with the new Crimson Shadow paint job, the new OnePlus Apex Edition has got a vegan leather back cover and orange accents on the Alert Slider. In addition to the aesthetic changes, the latest offering from the OnePlus packs 1TB (UFS 4.0) on-board storage and a dedicated security chip which has been certified for ‍Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 5+ (CC EAL 5+). There is also a Near Field Communication (NFC) security chip with the CC EAL6+ certification. The handset also gets a new VIP mode which can be enabled through the Alert Slider to disable all microphones and cameras on the smartphone.

Moreover, the latest model also gets generative AI integration like AI Eraser and AI Smart Cutout tools for image editing. AI Eraser is likely to work as Google Pixel's magic eraser allowing users to remove unwanted objects from their image, while the AI Smart Cutout will let users select a section of an image and create custom stickers and more. Other features including display, camera and others will remain same as the standard OnePlus Open.

OnePlus Open: Features

The foldable phone from OnePlus sports a 7.82-inch 2K Flexi-fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED primary display offering a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate and up to 2,800 nits of peak brightness. The outer display measures 6.31-inch in size and gets a 2K LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED panel along with the same refresh rate and peak brightness numbers as the inner screen.

It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip coupled with an Adreno 740 GPU, 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Open runs on Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.2 out-of-the-box.

For photography, the OnePlus Open comes with a Hasselblad-branded triple camera setup led by a 48-megapixel Sony LYT-T808 primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS). There is also a 64-megapixel 3X telephoto camera with an OmniVision OV64B sensor, and a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle camera. For selfies, it houses a 20-megapixel front camera on the inner display and a 32-megapixel camera on the cover display.

The handset is backed by a dual-cell 4,800mAh battery with 67W SuperVOOC charging support via USB Type-C.

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.