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Apple Releases Depth Pro, an Open Source Monocular Depth Estimation AI Model


Apple

has

released

several
open-source
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
models
this
year.
These
are
mostly
small
language
models
designed
for
a
specific
task.
Adding
to
the
list,
the
Cupertino-based
tech
giant
has
now
released
a
new
AI
model
dubbed
Depth
Pro.
It
is
a
vision
model
that
can
generate
monocular
depth
maps
of
any
image.
This
technology
is
useful
in
the
generation
of
3D
textures,
augmented
reality
(AR),
and
more.
The
researchers
behind
the
project
claim
that
the
depth
maps
generated
by
AI
are
better
than
the
ones
generated
with
the
help
of
multiple
cameras.

Apple
Releases
Depth
Pro
AI
Model

Depth
estimation
is
an
important
process
in
3D
modelling
as
well
as
various
other
technologies
such
as
AR,
autonomous
driving
systems,
robotics,
and
more.
The
human
eye
is
a
complex
lens
system
that
can
accurately
gauge
the
depth
of
objects
even
while
observing
them
from
a
single-point
perspective.
However,
cameras
are
not
that
good
at
it.
Images
taken
with
a
single
camera
make
it
appear
two-dimensional,
removing
depth
from
the
equation.

So,
for
technologies
where
the
depth
of
an
object
plays
an
important
role,
multiple
cameras
are
used.
However,
modelling
objects
like
this
can
be
time-consuming
and
resource-intensive.
Instead,
in
a

research
paper

titled
“Depth
Pro:
Sharp
Monocular
Metric
Depth
in
Less
Than
a
Second”,
Apple
highlighted
how
it
used
a
vision-based
AI
model
to
generate
zero-shot
depth
maps
of
monocular
images
of
objects.


apple depth pro github Apple Depth Pro

How
the
Depth
Pro
AI
model
generates
depth
maps

Photo
Credit:
Apple

To
develop
the
AI
model,
the
researchers
used
the
Vision
Transformer-based
(ViT)
architecture.
The
output
resolution
of
384
x
384
was
picked,
but
the
input
and
processing
resolution
was
kept
at
1536
x
1536,
allowing
the
AI
model
more
space
to
understand
the
details.

In
the
pre-print
version
of
the
paper,
which
is
currently
published
in
the
online
journal
arXiv,
the
researchers
claimed
that
the
AI
model
can
now
accurately
generate
depth
maps
of
visually
complex
objects
such
as
a
cage,
a
furry
cat’s
body
and
whiskers,
and
more.
The
generation
time
is
said
to
be
one
second.
The
weights
of
the
open-source
AI
model
are
currently
being
hosted
on
a
GitHub

listing
.
Interested
individuals
can
run
the
model
on
the
inference
of
a
single
GPU.

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Urban Smart Buds With ANC, On-Case Display, Up to 48 Hours of Total Battery Life Launched in India

Urban
Smart
Buds
were
launched
in
India
on
Monday.
They
come
with
support
for
up
to
32dB
ANC
and
claim
to
offer
up
to
48
hours
of
total
battery
life.
The
TWS
earphones
sport
an
in-ear
design
with
silicone
tips
and
are
equipped
with
13mm
drivers,
quad-mic
systems
and
an
IP55
rating.
The
USP
here
is
that
the
charging
case
has
a
1.47-inch
LED
screen
which
users
can
use
to
control
music
playback,
make
calls,
and
more.
They
come
with
preset
EQ
modes
and
support
a
spatial
3D
surround
sound
experience.

Urban
Smart
Buds
Price
in
India,
Availability

Urban
Smart
Buds
are
currently
available
in
India
at
an
introductory
price
of
Rs.
2,499.
They
can
be
purchased
via

Amazon
,

Flipkart
,
the

Urban
India

website,
and
select
offline
retail
stores
across
the
country.
They
are
offered
in
a
single
white
colourway.

Urban
Smart
Buds
Specifications,
Features

The Urban
Smart
Buds
come
with
an
in-ear
design
with
silicone
tips
and
13mm
drivers.
They
carry
AI-backed
quad
mics
and
support
up
to
32dB
ANC
as
well
as
ENC.
Users
can
choose
between
four
ANC
options —
off,
transparency,
adaptive,
and
noise
cancellation.
They
come
with
an
in-ear
detection
feature
and
support spatial
3D
surround
sound
experience.

Urban
has
added a
1.47-inch
LED
screen
on
the
charging
case
for
the
Smart
Buds.
This
allows
users
to
access
an
AI
voice
assistant,
music
and
camera
controls
among
many
other
features.
They
can
get
weather
updates,
and
other
notifications
and
even
play
games
or
manage
alarms
from
this
display.

These
TWS
earphones
are
equipped
with a
GPS
positioner
with
support
for
Find
My
Phone.
They
come
with
four
preset
EQ
modes —
Ballad,
Jazz,
Rock,
and
Popular.
The
earphones
come
with
an
IP55-rated
build
for dust
and
splash
resistance.

Urban
Smart
Buds
are
claimed
to
offer
a
total
battery
life
of
up
to
48
hours
with
the
charging
case.
They
are
said
to
provide
users
with
a
standby
time
of
150
hours.
The
earphones
are
compatible
with
the
HereFit
app.
The
case
has
a
USB
Type-C
charging
port
as
well.


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OnePlus 13 Officially Teased to Get Wireless Charging Support

OnePlus
13
is
expected
to
launch
in
China
soon
as
a
successor
to
the

OnePlus
12
.
The
company
has
officially
revealed
the
display
details
of
the
upcoming
handset
previously.
Now,
a
senior
OnePlus
executive
has
teased
the
phone’s
key
charging
feature.
Other
expected
specifications
of
the
smartphone,
including
battery
size,
have
been
leaked
as
well.
The
OnePlus
13
has
been
tipped
to
be
powered
by
Qualcomm’s
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
chipset.

OnePlus
13
Wireless
Charging
Support

OnePlus
13
customers
will
be
able
to
purchase
“wood
grain
phone
cases”
with
support
for
“magnetic
suction,”
said
a
Weibo

post

by OnePlus
China
head
Louis
Lee.
The
post
includes
Lee’s
conversation
with
another
Weibo
user. The
“magnetic
suction
function”
mentioned
in
the
post
suggests
magnetic
wireless
charging
support.
It
may
support other
accessories
like
car
mounts
and
wallet
cases,
similar
to
Apple’s MagSafe
cases.

Notably,
a
senior
Oppo
executive
recently

confirmed

that
the
upcoming
Oppo
Find
X8
series
will
support
50W
wireless
magnetic
charging,
as
well
as
reverse
charging
capabilities.

OnePlus
13
Features
(Expected)

Previous
leaks

suggested

that
the
OnePlus
13
could
get
a
6,000mAh
battery
with
100W
wired
fast
charging
support.
The
OnePlus
12
is
equipped
with
a
5,400mAh
cell
with
support
for
100W
wired
and
50W
wireless
charging.

OnePlus
13
is
expected
to
get
a
6.82-inch
2K
10-bit
LTPO
BOE
X2
micro
quad
curved
OLED
display
with
a
120Hz
refresh
rate.
Lee
previously

affirmed

the
BOE
X2
screen
for
the
upcoming
handset.

Earlier
leaks
also

claimed

that
the
OnePlus
13
could
be powered
by
Qualcomm’s
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
chipset
coupled
with
up
to
24GB
of
RAM
and
up
to
1TB
of
onboard
storage.
For
optics,
it
may
get
a
triple
rear
camera
unit,
including
a
50-megapixel
Sony
LYT-808
primary
sensor,
a
50-megapixel
sensor
with
an
ultra-wide
lens,
and
a
50-megapixel
periscope
telephoto
shooter
with
3x
optical
zoom. 


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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: Jack of All Trades

Foldables
have
indeed
come
a
long
way,
especially
in
India.
While
earlier
limited
to
Samsung’s
Galaxy
Z
Fold
range,
2024
has
provided
enough
variety
from
a
number
of
manufacturers
across
foldable
segments.
You
can
now
get
one
for
as
low
as
Rs.
64,999
in
a
flippable
clamshell
form
factor
or
pony
up
Rs.
1,59,999
for
a
top-of-the-line
book-style
foldable
that
literally
competes
with
premium
slab-style
smartphones.
With
the
emergence
of
tri-fold
devices,
foldables
even
make
those
bloated
iPhone
price
tags
in
India
appear
palatable
for
Android
users.

And
for
those
curious
iPhone
Pro
users
wanting
to
try
out
something
new,
a
foldable
offers
a
new
form
factor
and
is
a
value-for-money
offering
given
that
they
are
already
paying
well
over
Rs.
1,00,000
for
a
“Pro”
iPhone.
And
what
better
Android
device
to
begin
with
than
Google’s
own
Pixel
foldable!
It
has
an
almost
iPhone-like
philosophy,
with
both
the
software
and
chip
design
controlled
by
the
brand.

Indeed,
this
is
something
we
are
witnessing
for
the
first
time
in
the
foldable
segment
(at
least
in
India).
With
a
long
moniker
that
makes
sense
given
the
numerous
features
it
brings
to
the
table,
is
Google’s
first
Pro-branded
Pixel
worthy
of
its
“Pro”
branding
and
its
price
tag?

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
Review
Design:
Beauty
and
the
beast

  • Dimensions
    (Folded)

    155.2mm
    x
    77.1mm
    x
    10.5mm
  • Dimensions
    (Unfolded)

    155.2mm
    x
    150.2mm
    x
    5.1mm
  • Weight

    257
    grams
  • Durability

    IPX8
    water
    resistance


google pixel 9 pro xl design gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

The
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
sure
looks
cool.
It
has
a
slimmer,
leaner
and
minimalist
avatar,
but
it’s
also
the
heaviest
foldable
in
the
segment

The
Google
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
currently
has
the
slimmest
design
of
any
foldable
in
India.
When
placed
on
a
table
next
to
the
OnePlus
Open,
it
literally
feels
half
as
thick
when
folded
(because
of
its
thinner
camera
bump)
and
abnormally
slim
when
opened.
It
looks
very
“Swedish”
(read
minimalist)
in
terms
of
overall
design,
and
I
would
have
loved
holding
it
if
it
had
not
weighed
over
a
quarter
of
a
kilo.


Vivo’s
X
Fold
3
Pro
 is
taller
and
thicker
(by
about
a
millimetre)
and
is
surprisingly
more
comfortable
to
hold
than
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold.
This
is
partially
due
to
its
slightly
narrow
design
(accompanied
by
thin
bezels),
but
it
is
also
lighter
by
21
grams
and
has
bevelled
corners
and
curved
edges.


google pixel 9 pro xl design vivorounded gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

The
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
(left)
is
slimmer
and
flatter,
while
the
Vivo
X
Fold
3
Pro
(right)
is
easier
to
hold
thanks
to
its
curved
edges
and
bevelled
corners

I
wish
that
Google
had
stuck
to
its
smaller
passport-sized
design
(like
the
old
Pixel
Fold),
which
was
unique
and
special.
The
original
Fold’s
design
also
meant
that
the
device
always
opened
directly
in
a
tablet
state
(horizontal
versus
vertical)
and
so
did
not
need
to
be
reoriented
when
watching
movies.
It
was
the
perfect
design
for
a
foldable
(which
most
people
expect
to
turn
into
a
tablets
when
opened),
but
Google’s
designers
took
a
smartphone-first
design
approach
and
kind
of
ruined
its
USP.


google pixel 9 pro xl superslimxl gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

How
slim
is
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold?
Here,
it
is
pictured
next
to
Google’s
own
slab-style
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
flagship

This
new
approach
results
in
a
narrower
cover
display,
which
I
agree
is
more
comfortable
to
hold,
but
this
also
means
you
will
have
to
reorient
the
phone
when
watching
a
movie,
as
explained
in
the
display
section
below.

Google
uses
aluminium
alloy
for
the
metal
parts
and
has
the
slimmest
profile
thanks
to
its
use
of
flat
front
and
rear
panels.
However,
I’m
not
confident
about
its
durability
because
the
frame
is
thin.
It’s
barely
1mm
thick
near
the
hinge,
and
while
it
looks
sleek,
it
also
feels
quite
delicate.


google pixel 9 pro xl design 1mm gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

With
such
skinny
margins
for
its
front
and
rear
frames,
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
does
feel
quite
delicate
around
the
hinge
area

Another
area
where
Google
manages
to
chisel
down
its
foldable
to
beat
the
competition
is
the
bezel
surrounding
the
main
folding
display,
which
literally
looks
like
a
glossy
sticker.

Lastly,
the
overall
finish
of
the
Fold
is
a
bit
lacking
when
compared
to
the

Pixel
9
Pro
XL’s
design
.
While
the
buttons
and
port
cutouts
are
a
bit
sharp,
there
are
minor
gaps
where
the
glass
panel
meets
the
metal
frame.
The
phone
is
IPX8-rated,
meaning
that
it
can
withstand
splashes
of
water
from
any
direction,
but
do
keep
in
mind
that
the
warranty
will
not
cover
any
damage
caused
by
the
same.

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
Review
Display:
Actually
good

  • Cover
    display

    6.2-inch,
    1080
    x
    2424
    pixels,
    full-HD+,
    120Hz
  • Main
    display

    8.03-inch,
    2076
    x
    2152
    pixels,
    120Hz
  • Display
    Type

    Cover:
    OLED,
    Main:
    LTPO
    OLED
  • Display
    protection

    Cover:
    Gorilla
    Glass
    Victus
    2,
    Main:
    UTG

As
you
can
tell
from
the
specifications
listed
above,
only
the
folding
display
of
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
offers
the
battery-saving
LTPO
technology.
Both
displays
show
slightly
punchy
colours
at
the
Adaptive
setting,
with
the
same
getting
toned
down
at
the
Natural
setting.
If
you
prefer
the
Natural
setting
for
true-to-life
colours,
be
sure
to
switch
to
the
Adaptive
setting
when
watching
movies
on
OTT
apps,
as
the
displays
tend
to
lose
contrast
in
this
mode.


google pixel 9 pro xl coverdisplay thickbezel gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

The
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
has
an
attractive
overall
design,
but
it’s
hard
to
ignore
those
thick
borders
around
its
cover
display.

I
liked
how
broad
the
cover
display
is,
which
also
reduces
the
need
to
open
the
phone
all
the
time.
Like
with
the

Pixel
9
Pro
XL’s
display
,
The
well-rounded
corner
cutouts
of
the
Fold’s
design
also
eat
into
the
viewable
display
area.
It
only
makes
things
worse
on
a
foldable
as
those
corners
make
the
rectangular
display
appear
squarish.

Given
the
main
folding
display’s
size,
you
get
a
more
usable
video
viewing
area
when
holding
the
device
horizontally,
and
that’s
the
reason
why
you
have
to
reorient
it
when
viewing
video
on
full
screen
(non-cropped
view).
And
even
then,
there’s
tons
of
wasted
space
above
and
below
(letterboxing),
so
the
squarish
aspect
ratio
is
better
suited
to
run
two
apps
side-by-side
than
for
entertainment.


google pixel 9 pro xl maindisplay nocrease sticker gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

While
its
bezel
is
now
thinner
than
before,
the
main
display
on
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
has
a
very
noticeable
crease

In
fact,
if
you
are
just
looking
for
a
bigger
display
for
watching
movies
on,
the
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
is
a
better
choice
because
it
will
last
longer
than
the
9
Pro
Fold
with
a
single
charge
as
well.

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
Review
Software:
AI-tastic

  • Software

    Pixel
    UI
  • Version

    Android
    14
  • Software
    commitment

    7
    years
    of
    OS,
    security
    and
    Pixel
    Drop
    updates


google pixel 9 pro xl software notifications tabletlayout gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

The
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
is
the
only
foldable
to
offer
a
proper
tablet-style
split
notification
tray
with
toggles
on
the
left
and
notifications
on
the
right

There
is
a
lot
of
detail
and
attention
given
to
the
folding
experience.
There’s
a
subtle
closing
animation
with
the
home
screen
icons
and
widgets
moving
inwards
when
closing
the
main
display.
The
lock
screen
clock
also
glides
to
the
left
when
unlocking
the
device
directly
from
the
main
display,
which
is
a
nice
touch.
My
favourite
is
the
split
layout
for
the
notifications
tray
with
toggles
on
the
left
and
the
notifications
on
the
right,
which
is
commonly
found
on
Android
tablets
that
run
near-stock
Android
software.

However,
the
Pixel
9
Pro’s
multi-tasking
capabilities
are
far
from
what
the
competition
offers.
Currently,
it’s
just
limited
to
running
two
apps
(displayed
in
full)
in
Split
Screen
mode,
and
that’s
about
it.
The
OnePlus
Open,
despite
being
the
oldest
foldable
currently
available,
still
seems
to
offer
the
best
productivity
setup
with
the
ability
to
run
three
apps
in
full
and
another
app
in
a
small
floating
window,
for
those
who
need
it.


google pixel 9 pro xl software multitasking gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

The
Pixel
9
Pro’s
multi-tasking
capabilities
are
limited
to
running
two
apps
at
a
time

While
you
can
read
about
all
the
AI
features
in
my

review

of
the
Pixel
9
Pro
XL,
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
does
come
with
a
few
fun
extras.
This
would
include
the
adorable
Made
You
Look
feature,
which
plays
funny
animations
on
the
cover
display
to
make
kids
laugh
and
smile
when
on
camera.
Dual
Screen
on
Meet
also
lets
users
show
the
output
from
both
front
and
rear
cameras
together
when
on
a
Meet
video
call.
Dual-Screen
mode
for
Live
Transcribe
is
also
very
useful
when
on
a
holiday
and
can
instantly
translate
120+
languages.
It
also
comes
in
use
for
those
with
hearing
and
speech
disabilities.

Just
like
the
Pixel
9
Pro
XL,
Car
Crash
Detection
is
now
available,
with
the
satellite-based
Emergency
SOS
coming
at
a
later
date.

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
Review
Performance:
Pretty
average

  • Processor

    Google
    Tensor
    G4
  • RAM

    16GB
  • Storage

    256GB

Despite
the
many
foldable-friendly
software
refinements,
it
is
a
bit
disappointing
to
see
the
UI
stuttering
with
random
apps
(including
the
Google
Discover
feed).
I
understand
that
the
Fold’s
cover
display
is
not
an
LTPO
unit,
but
I
noticed
this
very
obvious
lack
of
scrolling
fluidity
with
both
displays
when
browsing
any
app.
This
became
more
obvious
when
I
compared
it
with
the
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
side
by
side.
I
believe
the
culprit
here
is
the
stricter
battery
optimisations.
Either
way,
Google
desperately
needs
to
fix
the
jitter
and
stuttering,
as
Vivo’s
X
Fold
3
Pro
offers
a
much
smoother
software
experience
at
a
lower
price.

Google
also
skimps
on
storage,
given
that
most
foldables
at
this
price
point
easily
offer
512GB
of
storage.
In
a
way,
they
do
back
it
up
with
a
free
2TB
Gemini
Advanced
plan
(for
a
year),
but
again,
we
would
have
loved
to
see
more
storage
on
a
phone
that’s
this
expensive.


Benchmarks

Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
(Cover/Main)

Vivo
X
Fold
3
Pro
(Cover/Main)
AnTuTu
v10

11,15,037
/
10,65,151
20,51,650
/
20,63,526
PCMark
Work
3.0

13,686
/
12,744
14,489
/
14,251
Geekbench
Single
Core

1,872
/
1,651
2,143
/
2,167
Geekbench
Multi
Core

3,734
/
3,971
6,562
/
6,800
GFXB
T-rex

120
/
119
120
/
120
GFXB
Manhattan
3.1

119
/
86
120
/
105
GFXB
Car
Chase

78
/
49
102
/
67
3DM
Slingshot
Extreme
OpenGL

Maxed
Out
/
Maxed
Out
Maxed
Out
/
Maxed
Out
3DM
Slingshot

Maxed
Out
/
Maxed
Out
Maxed
Out
/
Maxed
Out
3DM
Wild
Life

8,683
/
Maxed
Out
Maxed
Out
/
Maxed
Out
3DM
Wild
Life
Unlimited

8,948
/
9,273
17,985
/
18,721

I
was
not
able
to
try
out
Google’s
in-game
split-view,
which
is
available
for
certain
titles
as
a
Beta
tester,
because
of
some
access-related
issues.
However,
I
tried
Call
of
Duty:
Mobile
(at
Max
and
Ultra
frame
rate)
on
the
cover
and
main
display
and
found
its
performance
quite
satisfactory.
Genshin
Impact
stuttered
a
lot
when
the
settings
were
maxed
out.
Touch
sampling
or
sensitivity
is
not
as
accurate,
and
it
felt
a
bit
weird
to
play
FPS
games
on
a
square
display,
even
though
it
provides
you
with
a
much
bigger
display
compared
to
the
cover
screen.

The
phone
gets
hot
while
using
the
camera
app
outdoors,
but
it
does
not
seem
to
affect
camera
performance
(like
on
previous
Pixel
models)
thanks
to
the
vapour
chamber
cooling
system.


google pixel 9 pro xl design thinasausbport gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

It
sure
is
impressive
how
Google
managed
to
pack
in
wireless
charging
and
VC
cooling
into
a
phone
that’s
as
thin
as
a
USB-C
port
when
unfolded

For
some
reason,
volume
levels
like
those
on
the
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
do
not
seem
sufficient,
especially
while
watching
movies.
I
often
found
myself
maxing
it
out
most
of
the
time
and
still
did
not
find
it
sufficient
in
terms
of
sheer
loudness.
It
also
lacks
a
sufficient
bass
(even
for
a
foldable).

While
the
side-mounted
fingerprint
reader
worked
just
fine,
I
only
needed
to
use
it
in
dimly
lit
settings,
or
those
with
no
light
at
all,
as
the
secure
face
unlock
system
did
the
job
quite
well.

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
Review
Cameras:
Not
what
we
expected

  • Main
    camera

    48-megapixel
    (OIS),
    f/1.7
    aperture,
    AF
  • Telephoto
    camera

    10.8-megapixel
    (OIS),
    5X
    optical,
    f/3.1
    aperture,
    AF
  • Ultra-wide
    camera

    10.5-megapixel,
    0.5X,
    f/2.2
    aperture,
    AF
  • Selfie
    cameras

    10-megapixel,
    f/2.2
    aperture,
    AF
    (cover/main)


google pixel 9 pro xl cameras gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

Google’s
camera
system
on
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
remains
similar
to
the
older
Pixel
Fold

Indeed,
there’s
nothing
“Pro”
about
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold’s
cameras,
as
they
don’t
hold
a
candle
to
the

Pixel
9
Pro
XL’s
cameras
.
Regardless,
things
only
get
worse
when
compared
with
the
Vivo
X
Fold
3
Pro,
as
can
be
seen
from
the
camera
sample
comparison
below.



Google’s
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
loses
to
the
sharper
and
more
detailed
photos
produced
by
Vivo’s
X
Fold
3
Pro.
Also,
notice
the
better
dynamic
range
in
low
light
(tap
images
to
expand)

Unlike
most
manufacturers
trying
to
squeeze
high-resolution
camera
sensors
into
their
foldables.
It
remains
to
be
seen
whether
Google
wants
to
copy
Samsung’s
camera
hardware
strategy
and
stick
with
the
same
set
of
cameras
for
three
generations,
as
the
only
real
upgrades
we
have
seen
this
year
are
with
its
selfie
cameras.

Photos
from
the
primary
camera
are
decent
and
come
out
a
bit
soft
when
shooting
indoors
or
against
any
outdoor
lighting.
When
shooting
outdoors,
colours
appear
natural,
with
resolved
detail
on
the
lower
side
and
some
minor
purple
fringing.
In
low
light,
photos
have
decent
detail
but
tend
to
crush
the
blacks
as
the
older
Pixel
cameras
did.



Edge
detection
in
Portrait
mode
really
needs
a
lot
of
work…
even
for
a
foldable
(tap
image
to
expand)

As
with
the
Pixel
9
Pro
XL,
Portrait
shooting
is
limited
to
1.5X
and
2X.
However,
unlike
the
XL,
the
Fold
has
to
handle
it
all
with
a
rather
dated
camera
sensor,
so
these
digitally
scaled
crops
don’t
look
great.
Portrait
mode
photos
from
the
rear
camera
not
only
lack
detail
and
contrast
but
also
have
horrible
edge
detection
that
can
cut
out
hair,
ears
and
glasses.
So,
I
recommend
using
it
only
in
daylight
(if
you
really
have
to).
In
fact,
I
preferred
shooting
regular
photos
at
1X
and
adding
an
AI
blur
effect
to
them
in
the
post,
which
also
provided
better
detail.



Photos
captured
at
5X
(optical
zoom)
appear
a
bit
flat
and
soft
(tap
image
to
expand)



Photos
from
its
primary
camera
(1X)
come
out
alright
(tap
image
to
expand)

The
5X
telephoto
camera,
while
managing
quality
photos
in
daylight,
shoots
soft
images
in
low
light
even
when
resorting
to
the
Night
Sight
mode.
The
ultra-wide
camera
really
feels
like
it’s
been
added
to
complete
the
spec
sheet.
Video
performance
is
passable
in
daylight
but
comes
out
very
noisy
in
low
light;
even
Google’s
Video
Boost
tool
cannot
seem
to
turn
water
into
wine
here.

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
Review
Battery:
A
bit
below
expectations

  • Battery
    capacity

    4,650
    mAh
  • Wired
    charging

    21W
  • Wireless
    Charging

    7.5W
    wireless
    (Qi)

The
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold’s
battery
life
lasts
a
full
day
on
a
single
charge
with
moderate
use.
This
would
include
some
calls,
camera
usage,
gaming,
and
frequently
switching
to
the
main
display.
In
our
video
loop
battery
test,
the
phone
managed
to
last
12
hours
and
50
minutes
when
using
the
cover
display
and
8
hours
and
8
minutes
when
using
the
larger
main
display.
These
numbers
are
below
average
for
a
foldable
device,
as
I
have
seen
better
battery
performance
on
foldables
like
the
Vivo
X
Fold
3
Pro
or
even
the
OnePlus
Open
(which
is
now
a
bit
dated).


google pixel 9 pro xl inthebox gadgets 360 GooglePixel9ProFold Google

Google
does
not
provide
the
Pixel
45W
charger
in
the
box

Charging
speeds
are
relatively
slow,
with
the
phone
managing
a
full
charge
in
1
hour
and
45
minutes
when
connected
to
a
61W
PD
charger.
They
are
on
par
with
Samsung’s
Galaxy
Z
Fold
6
but
nowhere
close
to
what
the
current
Chinese
foldables
offer
both
in
terms
of
wired
and
wireless
charging.

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
Verdict

Google’s
neatly
laid
out
software
and
segment-leading
AI
tricks
may
come
to
the
9
Pro
Fold’s
rescue,
which
finds
itself
in
the
hands
of
Pixel
fans
who
have
been
desperately
waiting
for
the
foldable
to
reach
Indian
shores.
But
its
dated
camera
system
desperately
needs
an
upgrade
and
does
not
fit
the
“Pro”
moniker
that
Google’s
chasing
for
its
foldable.

When
it
comes
to
practical
features
that
matter
to
most
consumers,
like
smooth
software,
good
battery
life,
fast
charging
and
quality
cameras,
it
comes
up
horribly
short
of

Vivo’s
X
Fold
3
Pro

(Review),
making
it
an
antithesis
to
this
year’s

Pixel
9
Pro
XL

(Review),
which
was
a
big
step
in
the
right
direction
for
Google’s
slab-style
smartphones.

If
you
are
looking
for
your
first
foldable,

Samsung’s
Galaxy
Z
Fold
6

(Review)
and

OnePlus’s
Open

(Review)
offer
extended
repair
warranties
to
give
you
better
peace
of
mind
and
both
of
these,
like
the
Vivo,
are
priced
lower
than
Google’s
foldable
Pixel.

Posted on

Infinix Zero Flip India Launch Date Set for October 17: Expected Specifications, Features


Infinix
Zero
Flip

will
be
launched
in
India
soon.
The
company’s
first
clamshell-style
foldable
phone
was
introduced
in
global
markets

last
month
,
and
will
make
its
debut
in
the
country
by
mid-October,
the
Transsion-owned
company
has
confirmed.
The
Infinix
Zero
Flip
is
powered
by
a
MediaTek
Dimensity
8020
chipset
and
sports
a
6.9-inch
inner
screen
along
with
a
3.64-inch
cover
display.
It
also
features
a
50-megapixel
dual
outer
camera
setup,
while
a
third
50-megapixel
camera
is
located
in
a
hole-punch
cutout
on
the
inner
screen.

Infinix
Zero
Flip
India
Launch
Date
Announced

According
to
a

microsite

on
the
company’s
website,
the
Infinix
Zero
Flip
will
be
launched
in
India
on
October
17.
The
handset
was
launched
globally
in Blossom
Glow
and
Rock
Black
colourways,
but
the
site
only
gives
us
a
look
at
the
latter.
Other
details,
such
as
pricing
and
availability
are
likely
to
be
revealed
in
the
days
leading
up
to
its
debut
in
the
country.


infinix zero flip infinix inline Infinix Zero Flip


Photo
Credit:
Screenshot/
Infinix

Infinix
Zero
Flip
Specifications
(Expected)

The
Infinix
Zero
Flip
is
expected
to
arrive
with
the
same
specifications
as
the
model
launched
in
global
markets
last
month.
This
means
it
is
likely
to
be
powered
by
a
Dimensity
8020
chipset
from
MediaTek,
paired
with
up
to
16GB
of
RAM
and
up
to
512GB
of
inbuilt
storage.
It
is
expected
to
run
on
XOS
14
which
is
based
on
Android
14.

On
the
inside,
the
Infinix
Zero
Flip
sports
a
6.9-inch
full-HD+
AMOLED
screen
with
a
120Hz
refresh
rate,
while
the
3.64-inch
AMOLED
cover
display
also
refreshes
at
120Hz,
according
to
the
company. 

For
photos
and
videos,
the
Zero
Flip
has
a
50-megapixel
primary
camera
with
optical
image
stabilisation
(OIS)
along
with
a
50-megapixel
ultrawide
camera

these
are
located
on
the
cover
display.
There’s
a
50-megapixel
camera
on
the
inner
display,
and
you
can
record
4K
videos
using
the
inner
and
outer
cameras.
The
handset
also
offers
GoPro
integration,
according
to
the
company.

The
Infinix
Zero
Flip
features
dual
stereo
speakers
tuned
by
JBL.
The
company
says
it
will
receive
two
OS
upgrades
(up
to
Android
16).
It
packs
a
4,720mAh
battery
that
can
be
charged
at
70W
using
the
included
charging
adapter.

Posted on

Xiaomi 15 Pro Specifications Leaked Alongside Images Hinting at Three Colourways

Xiaomi
15
Pro

the
successor
to
the
Xiaomi
14
Pro
that
was
launched
in
November
2023

is
expected
to
be
unveiled
soon.
A
publication
has
leaked
specifications
of
the
handset,
along
with
three
images
of
the
purported
smartphone
that
show
its
rear
panel.
The
Xiaomi
15
Pro
is
shown
to
be
equipped
with
a
Leica-tuned
triple
rear
camera
setup.
The
images
suggest
that
the
upcoming
flagship
phone
from
Xiaomi
will
be
available
in
three
colour
options.

Xiaomi
15
Pro
Design,
Colour
Options
(Leaked)

Images
of
the
Xiaomi
15
Pro
leaked
by
tipster
@That_Kartikey
in

collaboration

with
Smartprix
show
the
handset
in
black,
white,
and
silver
colour
options.
The
successor
to
the

Xiaomi
14
Pro

is
also
said
to
be
available
in
a
titanium
edition,
just
like
last
year’s
model. 

The
leaked
renders
of
the
handset
suggest
that
it
will
be
equipped
with
a
triple
rear
camera
setup
located
in
the
top
left
corner,
while
the
LED
flash
is
located
to
the
right
of
the
module.
The
phone
is
shown
to
feature
the
brand’s
name
on
the
bottom
left
area,
and
it
doesn’t
appear
to
have
any
other
branding.


xiaomi 15 pro thatkartikey smartprix xiaomi 15 pro

Xiaomi
15
Pro
leaked
design

Photo
Credit:
Smartprix/
@That_Kartikey

Xiaomi
15
Pro
Specifications
(Leaked)

According
to
the
publication,
the
Xiaomi
15
Pro
will
be
equipped
with
Qualcomm’s
purported
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
chipset,
which
is
expected
to
be
launched
later
this
month,
along
with
up
to
16GB
of
RAM
and
up
to
1TB
of
storage.
It
is
also
said
to
sport
a
6.78-inch
2K
curved
AMOLED
screen
with
a
120Hz
refresh
rate.

The
upcoming
Xiaomi
15
Pro
is
also
tipped
to
arrive
with
a
Leica-tuned
triple
rear
camera
setup
that
comprises
a
50-megapixel
primary
camera
with
a
Light
Fusion
900
series
sensor,
a
50-megapixel
ultrawide
camera
with
a
Sony
IMX858
lens,
and
an
unspecified
telephoto
camera
with
5x
optical
zoom
that
also
supports
a
macro
mode.
On
the
front,
the
handset
will
reportedly
be
equipped
with
a
32-megapixel
selfie
camera.

Other
leaked
specifications
of
the
Xiaomi
15
Pro
include
an
in-display
fingerprint
scanner
and
a
6,000mAh
battery
that
can
be
charged
at
90W
(wired)
and
80W
(wireless),
along
with
support
for
10W
reverse
wireless
charging.
The
Xiaomi
15
Pro
is
also
said
to
run
on
Android
15
with
HyperOS
2
on
top,
and
it
could
receive
up
to
five
years
of
OS
upgrades.

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Best Deals on Air Conditioners During Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Sale


Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
2024
Sale
 is
in
full
swing,
with
some
of
the
best
deals
and
discounts
on
home
appliances
and
other
consumer
electronics.
If
you’re
looking
to
buy
an
air
conditioner
or
replace
your
existing
model,
the
ongoing
Great
Indian
Festival
Sale
can
help
you
maximise
your
savings
on
a
home
appliance
that
can
be
quite
expensive.
Amazon
has
listed
several
air
conditioners
from
brands
like
Carrier,
LG,
Samsung,
Voltas,
Panasonic,
Daikin,
Godrej,
and
Hitachi
at
discounted
prices
during
the
sale.

Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
Sale:
Lower
Prices
on
Air
Conditioners
With
Bank
Discounts

Before
we
get
to
some
of
the
best
deals
on
air
conditioners
during
the
Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
sale,
it’s
worth
taking
a
look
at
the
bank
offers
available
during
the
ongoing
sale
event.
According
to
Amazon’s
listings
for
these
appliances,
you
can
make
purchases
with
an
SBI
credit
card
to
avail
a
discount
of
up
to
Rs.
1,250. 

If
you
want
to
maximise
your
savings,
you
can
also
trade
in
an
eligible
air
conditioner
model
for
an
additional
exchange
bonus
worth
up
to
Rs.
4,800,
which
can
lower
the
final
cost
of
your
purchase.
Here’s
a
handpicked
list
of
some
of
the
best
deals
on
air
conditioners
during
the
Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
sale.

 
Product
Name

MRP

Deal
Price

Amazon
Link
1 Carrier
1
Ton,
3
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
56,990
Rs.
29,990

Buy
Now
2 Panasonic
1.5
Ton,
4
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
59,400
Rs.
39,990

Buy
Now
3 Daikin
0.8
Ton,
3
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
37,400
Rs.
25,490

Buy
Now
4 LG
1
Ton,
4 Star
Split
AC
Rs.
71,990
Rs.
34,990

Buy
Now
5 Godrej
1.5
Ton,
3
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
47,900
Rs.
32,990

Buy
Now
6 Voltas
1.4
Ton,
5
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
73,490
Rs.
39,490

Buy
Now
7 Samsung
1.5
Ton,
5
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
74,990
Rs.
39,990

Buy
Now
8 Daikin
1.5
Ton,
5
Star
Ton
Split
AC
Rs.
67,200
Rs.
43,990

Buy
Now
9 Hitachi
1.5
Ton,
3
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
63,100
Rs.
37,490

Buy
Now
10 Haier
Dark
Edition
1.6
Ton,
5
Star
Split
AC
Rs.
80,000
Rs.
49,990

Buy
Now

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Top Smartwatches Under Rs. 5,000 During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

It’s
been
a
few
days
since
the Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
2024
Sale
 began,
and
customers
still
have
access
to
several
deals
and
discounts
on
a
variety
of
products.
During
the
ongoing
sale, several
smartwatch
models
have
dropped
under
the
Rs.
5,000
mark,
which
means
that
this
is
one
of
the
best
times
to
purchase
a
new
fitness
tracker
or
smartwatch
from
brands
like
Noise,
Boat,
Amazfit,
Fire-Boltt,
Cult,
and
Redmi.
Customers
considering
more
expensive
models
can
also
use
eligible
bank
card
offers
to
lower
the
price
of
their
purchase.

Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
Sale
Bank
Offers

If
you’re
planning
to
purchase
a
new
smartwatch
during
the
ongoing
Amazon
Great
Indian
Festival
Sale,
using
an
SBI
credit
or
debit
card
to
complete
your
purchase
can
help
you
lower
the
price
with
a
flat
discount.
You
can
avail
of
this
discount
in
addition
to
the
sale-related
price
cuts
on
several
smartwatch
models.

If
you’re
planning
to
purchase
a
smartwatch
model
that
is
higher
than
Rs.
5,000,
you
can
use
a
SBI
credit
card
to
lower
the
cost
of
your
purchase
by
up
to
Rs.
1,500.
This
can
come
in
handy
when
purchasing
more
expensive
models
like
the

Amazfit
Active
Edge

which
is
currently
available
for
Rs.
7,999,
or
Rs.
6,199
with
the
bank
discount. 

 
Product
Name

MRP

Deal
Price

Amazon
Link
1 Amazfit
Bip
5
Rs.
5,999
Rs.
4,499

Buy
Now
2 Fire-Boltt
Moonwatch
Rs.
2,999
Rs.
2,499

Buy
Now
3 Noise
Diva
Rs.
3,499
Rs.
2,799

Buy
Now
4 NoiseFit
Halo
Rs.
3,999
Rs.
2,199

Buy
Now
5 Boat
Lunar
Embrace
Rs.
3,499
Rs.
3,299

Buy
Now
6 Redmi
Watch
5
Active
Rs.
3,999
Rs.
2,499

Buy
Now
7 Noise
Halo
Plus
Rs.
4,499
Rs.
2,499

Buy
Now
8 Amazfit
Band
7
Rs.
4,999
Rs.
3,799

Buy
Now
9 Noise
ColorFit
Ultra
3
Rs.
3,499
Rs.
2,199

Buy
Now
10 Cult
Ranger
XR1
Rs.
3,499
Rs.
1,999

Buy
Now

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Manvat Murders Review: A Chilling Retelling of Real-Life Occult Killings That Avoids the Big Questions

Indian
rural
folklore
is
filled
with
bone-chilling
stories
of
superstitions,
witchcraft
and
occult
practices.
While
the
terminologies
or
details
may
vary
with
pin
codes,
what
remains
constant
is
the
paralysing
fear
of
the
unknown,
which
often
pushes
one
to
humanity-defying
extremes
and
unbelievable
crimes.

SonyLiv’s
latest
Web
series
Manvat
Murders
is
about
a
similar
story
of
occult
killings,
based
on
the
horrifying
murders
that
shook
Maharashtra’s
Manvat
village
in
the
‘70s.
In
a
span
of
two
years,
brutally
butchered
bodies
of
11
girls
and
women
were
found
in
the
village,
with
blood
drawn
from
their
private
parts,
hinting
at
a
ritualistic
connection.

The
eight-part
Marathi-language
thriller
begins
with
the
killing
of
a
woman
working
in
a
field
by
two
masked
men,
who
take
an
axe
to
her
head.
She
is
just
one
among
many
victims.
The
entire
region
is
gripped
in
terror
and
women
are
scared
to
step
out
of
their
houses
alone.

We
are
then
introduced
to
Ramakant
Kulkarni
(Ashutosh
Gowariker),
a
decorated
police
officer
with
an
impressive
track
record
of
solving
all
his
cases.
Once
the
bodies
pile
up,
Kulkarni
is
sent
off
from
Mumbai
to
Manvat
to
find
the
culprit
behind
the
hideous
killings.


Sonali Kulkarni 1 1 manvat murders

Sonali
Kulkarni
has
done
a
stellar
performance
in
the
series

Kulkarni
is
the
polar
opposite
of
his
corrupt
colleagues.
He
has
a
keen
interest
in
criminal
psychology,
has
his
own
tactics
for
extracting
information
from
people,
and
picks
up
even
on
the
smallest
of
details
from
the
case.
While
the
team
around
him
is
impatient,
clueless,
and
rogue,
the
poised
officer
has
all
his
moves
calculated
in
advance.

As
the
investigation
proceeds,
one
of
the
prime
suspects
turns
out
to
be
a
local
couple:
Uttamrao
Barahate
(Makrand
Anaspure)
and
his
consort
Rukmini
(Sonali
Kulkarni),
who
run
a
secret
illegal
hooch
business
and
have
the
entire
community
riddled
under
their
debt.
Even
when
they
are
banished
from
the
region
by
law,
their
business

now
being
handled
by
Rukmani’s
sister
Samindri

goes
on
without
a
hitch.
Meanwhile,
the
couple
is
working
on
a
petition
to
reclaim
their
house.

Through
the
next
seven
episodes,
as
the
investigation
continues,
we
get
served
with
frequent
flashbacks
of
previous
murders.
And
as
more
killings
take
place,
the
case
grows
into
a
tangle
of
old
leads
and
new
suspects.
Themes
of
poverty,
illiteracy,
and
addiction
are
also
touched
upon
while
keeping
the
prime
focus
on
occultism.

The
crime
thriller
portrays
the
topic
with
the
care
and
sensitivity
it
deserves.
Its
unfiltered
representation
of
the
murders
and
paedophilia
is
hair-raising
and
disturbing,
but
rarely
gratuitous.
The
show
manages
to
explore
the
fragility
and
vulnerability
of
the
human
mind,
easily
manipulated
and
pushed
to
dark
corners.
It’s
frightening
to
see
how
trivial
and
indispensable
human
life
might
be
for
those
blindly
following
the
herd.


Ashutosh Gowariker 2 1 manvat murders

Ashutosh
Gowariker
plays
police
officer
Ramakant
Kulkarni
who
is
inspecting
the
case
of
occult
killings
in
Manvat

Sonali
Kulkarni,
in
particular,
has
done
an
exceptional
job
of
portraying
this
unabashed
faith
in
an
immoral
cause.
Here,
she
plays
an
infertile
woman,
ready
to
go
to
any
extent
to
bear
a
child.
Her
persona
is
powerful
and
dark,
and
she’ll
make
you
uncomfortable
every
time
she
is
on
the
screen.
In
a
particularly
harrowing
scene
in
the
third
episode,
she
wails
in
front
of
a
lamp
under
the
sacred
fig
tree
for
being
barren.
Kulkarni
has
a
respectable
body
of
work
behind
her,
and
her
portrayal
of
Rukmini
sits
among
them
as
one
of
her
finest
so
far.

Also
excellent
here
is,
Sai
Tamhankar,
who
plays
Rukmini’s
sister.
She
brings
an
intimidating
aura
to
every
scene
she’s
in.
This
was
the
first
time
I
got
a
chance
to
see
her
work,
and
I
am
now
eagerly
looking
forward
to
seeing
more
of
her
in
future.

Manvat
Murders
is
also
shot
and
edited
in
ways
that
compound
the
horror
of
the
events
unfolding
before
you.
Scenes
of
every
day
life
are
portrayed
impressively,
as
well,
bringing
a
living
rhythm
to
the
village
and
its
people.
Visually,
the
show
can
often
evoke
a
quiet
serenity,
despite
the
macabre
events
unfolding
in
the
background.
Some
of
the
frames
(Satyajeet
Shobha
Shriram
handles
the
cinematography
in
the
show),
like
the
ones
with
Uttamrao’s
villa
in
the
focus,
are
filmed
so
beautifully
that
they
give
the
impression
of
a
vibrant
painting.
Director
Ashish
Avinash
Bende
has
wisely
ditched
the
overexploited
romanticization
of
the
landscape
in
favour
of
a
more
authentic
representation
of
rural
Maharashtra,
without
compromising
its
cultural
appeal.


Sonali Kulkarni 6 1 manvat murders

The
series
is
available
to
stream
in
Marathi,
Hindi,
Telugu,
Malayalam,
Kannada,
and
Bengali

In
the
investigation
rooms,
the
colours
of
the
character’s
ensembles
are
in
perfect
sync
with
the
walls,
and
colour
tones
are
in
alignment
with
the
mood
of
the
scene.
It’s
these
small
technical
details
that
ironically
add
poetic
value
to
the
scenes.

But
while
it
excels
in
recreating
a
setting,
Manvat
Murders’
story
suffers
from
an
ebbing
momentum,
despite
power-packed
performances.
I
understand
the
series’
intention
of
drawing
a
contrast
between
the
intense
occult
and
simple
rationale,
but
the
approach
ends
up
becoming
a
hurdle
for
the
narrative.
The
episodic
mystery
didn’t
really
hook
me,
and
I
rarely
found
myself
aching
in
anticipation
of
what’s
to
come.
Even
though
the
show
is
based
on
a
true
incident
and
isn’t
exactly
a
groundbreaking
concept
(it
comes
weeks
after
Netflix
film
Sector
36,
based
on
2006
Noida
serial
murders),
it
could
have
avoided
being
predictable.
You
don’t
really
need
to
look
up
the
real-life
case
to
gauge
where
the
show
is
going.
Given
that
the
gruesome
case
isn’t
a
part
of
national
consciousness,
not
everyone
might
be
aware
of
the
events
that
transpired.
But
Manvat
Murders
misses
the
opportunity
to
retell
the
story
definitively
for
those
who
might
be
new
to
the
nightmare.

Despite
its
shortcomings,
Manvat
Murders
remains
a
capable
thriller
and
an
ideal
jumping-off
point
for
true
crime
nuts
to
dig
into
the
horrific
events
that
took
place
decades
ago.
It
is
a
fine
adaptation
that
stays
true
to
its
source
material
and
gives
away
the
facts
straight,
without
dramatising
or
pacifying
them
in
the
name
of
creative
liberty.

While
it
won’t
exactly
keep
you
on
your
toes
in
anticipation,
it
makes
up
for
it
with
its
chilling
portrayal
of
sacrificial
killings
that
shook
the
life
and
times
of
a
tiny
village
in
Maharashtra.
And
its
outstanding
performances
are
enough
to
carry
you
through
to
the
end.
Manvat
Murders
raises
important
questions
about
faith
and
the
grave
consequences
of
unchecked
superstition.
But
those
questions
rarely
lead
to
a
deeper
introspection.


Rating:
6.5/10

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Google Meet Update Brings New Call Interface With Contact Suggestions to All Users


Google
Meet

is
reportedly
rolling
out
a
new
call-screen
interface
to
all
users.
This
change
was
first
introduced
last
year
but
was
only
available
to
those
with
an
enterprise
account.
The
new
call
screen
introduces
a
new
pill-shaped
search
bar
at
the
top,
while
also
providing
contact
suggestions.
Notably,
this
development
comes
after
Google
introduced
a
new
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
feature
for
Meet
that
will
enable
AI-generated
notes
once
the
meeting
has
concluded.

Google
Meet
Update
Brings
New
Call
Interface
to
All
Users

The
new
interface
for
calls
on
Google
Meet
has
started
to
roll
out
to
users
on
Android
(via 9to5Google).
Alongside
the
new
pill-shaped
search
bar,
there
are
redesigned
larger
buttons
for
creating
and
scheduling
meetings
and
making
a
group.
Additionally,
Google
Meet
now
also
provides
users
with
suggestions
for
calls
in
a
grid.

These
suggestions
are
based
on
their
interactions,
such
as
starred
contacts
or
recently
sent
emails.,
according
to Google.
Alongside
the
new
UI,
Google
has
also
introduced
a
new
home
screen
shortcut
which
can
be
used
to
start
meetings
by
entering
a
code.
It
appears
as
a


Code

option,
tapping
which
users
can
enter
the
meeting’s
code
to
start
it.

These
changes
are
part
of
the
Google
Meet
266
update
which
is
available
for
download.
Gadgets
360
staff
members
were
able
to
verify
the
new
interface
on
Google
Meet
for
Android
but
could
not
spot
it
on
Google
Meet
for
iOS.

Google
has
rolled
out
several
new
features
for
its
virtual
meeting
platform
in
recent
months.
This

includes

an
exclusive
functionality
for
the
Pixel
9
Pro
Fold
which
enables
users
to
use
the
inner
and
outer
cameras
of
the
foldable
smartphone
simultaneously
during
video
conferencing.

Another
recent

addition

is
the
‘Take
notes
for
me’
feature
which
is
available
for
Google
Workspace
users
who
have
either
Gemini
Enterprise,
Gemini
Education
Premium,
or
the
AI
Meetings
&
Messaging
add-ons.
It
provides
AI-generated
meeting
notes
and
can
also
generate
entire
transcriptions,
but
the
latter
has
to
be
manually
enabled.

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