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Google’s 67-Qubit Sycamore Quantum Computer Could Beat Top Supercomputers: Study

Recent
advancements
in
quantum
computing
have
revealed
that
Google’s
67-qubit
Sycamore
processor
can
outperform
the
fastest
classical

supercomputers.
This
breakthrough,
detailed
in
a
study
published
in
Nature
on
October
9,
2024,
indicates
a
new
phase
in
quantum
computation
known
as
the
“weak
noise
phase.”

Understanding
the
Weak
Noise
Phase

The
research,
spearheaded
by
Alexis
Morvan
at
Google
Quantum
AI,
demonstrates
how
quantum
processors
can
enter
this
stable
computationally
complex
phase.
During
this
phase,
the
Sycamore
chip
is
capable
of
executing
calculations
that
exceed
the
performance
capabilities
of
traditional
supercomputers.
According
to
Google
representatives,
this
discovery
represents
a
significant
step
towards
real-world
applications
for
quantum
technology
that
cannot
be
replicated
by
classical
computers.

The
Role
of
Qubits
in
Quantum
Computing


Quantum
computers
leverage
qubits,
which
harness
the
principles
of
quantum
mechanics
to
perform
calculations
in
parallel.
This
contrasts
sharply
with
classical
computing,
where
bits
process
information
sequentially.
The
exponential
power
of
qubits
allows
quantum
machines
to
solve
problems
in
seconds
that
would
take
classical
computers
thousands
of
years.
However,
qubits
are
highly
sensitive
to
interference,
leading
to
a
higher
failure
rate;
for
instance,
around
1
in
100
qubits
may
fail,
compared
to
an
incredibly
low
failure
rate
of
1
in
a
billion
billion
bits
in
classical
systems.

Overcoming
Challenges:
Noise
and
Error
Correction

Despite
the
potential,
quantum
computing
faces
significant
challenges,
primarily
the
noise
that
affects
qubit
performance.
To
achieve
“quantum
supremacy,”
effective
error
correction
methods
are
necessary,
especially
as
the
number
of
qubits
increases,
as
per
a
LiveScience

report.
Currently,
the
largest
quantum
machines
have
around
1,000
qubits,
and
scaling
up
presents
complex
technical
hurdles.

The
Experiment:
Random
Circuit
Sampling

In
the
recent
experiment,
Google

researchers
employed
a
technique
called
random
circuit
sampling
(RCS)
to
evaluate
the
performance
of
a
two-dimensional
grid
of
superconducting
qubits.
RCS
serves
as
a
benchmark
to
compare
the
capabilities
of
quantum
computers
against
classical
supercomputers
and
is
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
challenging
benchmarks
in
quantum
computing.

The
findings
indicated
that
by
manipulating
noise
levels
and
controlling
quantum
correlations,
the
researchers
could
transition
qubits
into
the
“weak
noise
phase.”
In
this
state,
the
computations
became
sufficiently
complex,
demonstrating
that
the
Sycamore
chip
could
outperform
classical
systems.

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Ericsson Said to Have Bagged New 5G Contract from India’s Bharti Airtel

Swedish
telecom
gear
maker
Ericsson
has
received
a
new
multi-billion
dollar
contract
for
selling
5G
equipment
from
India’s
Bharti
Airtel,
two
sources
familiar
with
the
matter
said.

This
comes
after

Ericsson got
part
of
a
$3.6
billion
(roughly
Rs. 30,259
crore)
contract
last
month
for
selling

5G
equipment
to
India’s
Vodafone
Idea.
It
shared
the
contract
with
Nokia
and
Samsung.

The
new
contracts
are
expected
to
boost
Ericsson’s
revenue
next
year
after
seeing
a
big
fall
in
contracts
from
India
in
the
first
half
of
the
year.

Sales
in
Southeast
Asia,
Oceania,
and
India
had
decreased
by
44
percent
in
the
second
quarter.
Ericsson
will
announce
its
third-quarter
results
on
Tuesday.

Much
of
the
deployment
is
likely
to
happen
next
year,
according
to
one
source
familiar
with
the
matter.

Ericsson
declined
to
comment.

Airtel did
not
immediately
respond
to
a
request
for
comment.

Shares
in
Ericsson
rose
as
much
as
1.8
percent
after
the
Reuters
story.

Demand
from
the
Indian
5G
market
started
to
skyrocket
in
2023,
when
sales
from
the
region
grew
as
much
as
five
times,
as
Airtel
and

Jio,
the
telecoms
unit
of
Indian
conglomerate
Reliance
Industries,
started
to
scale
up
5G
services.

That
demand
cushioned
a
slowdown
in
revenue
from
Ericsson’s
main
US
market
where
telecom
operators
have
been
lowering
spending.

Global
telecom
equipment
revenue
had
dropped
16
percent
year-over-year
in
the
second
quarter,
recording
a
fourth
consecutive
quarter
of
double-digit
contractions,
according
to
research
firm
Dell’Oro.


©
Thomson
Reuters
2024


(This
story
has
not
been
edited
by
NDTV
staff
and
is
auto-generated
from
a
syndicated
feed.)

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Pre-Orders to Start in India on October 17: Price, Specifications

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
was
launched
alongside
the Google
Pixel
9,

Pixel
9
Pro
XL,
and

Pixel
9
Pro
Fold in
August
this
year.
While
the
Pro
variant
did
not
go
on
sale
in
India
at
the
time,
it
will
now
finally
be
available
for
pre-orders
later
this
week
in
the
country.
The
price
and
colour
options
of
the
phone
had
previously
been
confirmed
by
the
California-based
tech
giant.
The
Pixel
9
Pro
is
powered
by
a
Tensor
G4
SoC
alongside
a
Titan
M2
security
chipset
and
ships
with
Android
14.

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
Pre-Order
in
India


Google
Pixel
9
Pro
price
in
India
is
set
at
Rs.
1,09,999
for
the
16GB
+
256GB
option,
the
company

revealed
previously.
Now,
a
Flipkart
banner

confirms
that
the
phone
will
be
available
for
pre-orders
in
the
country
starting
October
17
at
12pm
IST.
It
will
be
offered
in Hazel,
Porcelain,
Rose
Quartz,
and
Obsidian
colourways,
similar
to
the
Pixel
9
Pro
XL
variant.pixel 9 pro google india pre order inline 9 pro

Google
Pixel
9
Pro
Specifications,
Features

The Google
Pixel
9
Pro
sports
a 6.3-inch
1.5K
(1,280
x
2,856
pixels)
SuperActua
(LTPO)
OLED
display
with
up
to
120Hz
refresh
rate
and up
to
3,000
nits
of
peak
brightness
level.
It
is
powered
by
the
Tensor
G4
SoC
alongside
a
Titan
M2
security
chipset
and
runs
on
Android
14
out-of-the-box. 

For
optics,
the
Google
Pixel
9
Pro
carries
a
triple
rear
camera
unit,
including
a
50-megapixel
primary
sensor,
a
48-megapixel
ultrawide
shooter,
and
another
48-megapixel
periscope
telephoto
camera
with
5x
optical
zoom.
It
gets
a
42-megapixel
from
camera
for
selfies
and
video
calls.

The
Google
Pixel
9
Pro
packs
a
4,700mAh
battery
with 45W
wired
as
well
as
Qi
wireless
charging
support.
It
comes
with
an
IP68-rated
build
for
dust
and
water
resistance.
Connectivity
options
include
Wi-Fi
6,
Bluetooth
5.3,
NFC,
Google
Cast,
GPS,
Dual
Band
GNSS,
BeiDou,
GLONASS,
Galileo,
QZSS,
NavIC,
and
a
USB
Type-C
port.


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be
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generated
–
see
our

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statement
for
details.
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Beats Solo 4 Review: Good Audio Quality, But Expensive


Beats
Solo
4
was
launched
earlier
this
year,
and
the
company’s
latest
on-ear
headphones
made
their
way
to
India
in
August.
They
are
equipped
with
audio
features
found
on
more
expensive
wireless
headphones
from
Apple,
including
spatial
audio
with
dynamic
head
tracking
and
support
for
lossless
audio,
but
lack
support
for
active
noise
cancellation
(ANC).
The
headphones
are
compatible
with
iOS
and
Android
devices
and
feature
a
standard
USB
Type-C
port
for
charging.
The
Beats
Solo
4
competes
with
similarly
priced
headphones
from
Bose
and
Sony.

Pricing
for
the
Beats
Solo
4
is
set
at
Rs.
22,900
in
India.
It
is
sold
in
three
colourways
—
Cloud
Pink,
Matte
Black,
and
Slate
Blue
(the
company
sent
us
this
variant
for
review)
—
via
the
company’s
online
store
and
authorised
retailers
in
the
country.

Beats
Solo
4
Design:
Lightweight
and
Comfortable

  • Dimensions
    –
    177x158x6.8mm
  • Weight
    –
    217g

These
over-the-ear
headphones
are
mostly
made
of
plastic
and
appear
quite
similar
to
previous
generation
models,
aside
from
the
more
pastel-like
colours
that
give
them
a
slightly
less
edgy
look.
This
also
means
they’re
pretty
light
to
wear
for
extended
periods,
even
though
you
can
feel
them
on
your
head.
The
earpads
don’t
appear
to
be
user-replaceable,
which
is
unfortunate.


beats solo 4 review ndtv design Beats Solo 4

Beats
Solo
4
features
a
familiar
design

Like
its
predecessors,
the
Beats
Solo
4
has
the
company’s
logo
embossed
on
both
earcups.
There’s
a
small
‘4′
on
the
right
side
of
the
adjustable
headband,
while
the
inside
of
the
headband
contains
more
text
related
to
regulatory
information
(right)
and
a
left
ear
indicator
—
none
of
these
are
visible
when
you’re
wearing
the
headphones.

The
headphones
ship
with
a
carrying
pouch
that
is
slightly
cushioned,
along
with
a
3.5mm
audio
cable
and
a
USB
Type-C
to
Type-C
cable
that
can
be
used
for
lossless
audio
playback
or
to
charge
the
headphones.
You’ll
need
to
purchase
a
power
adapter
separately,
though.

I
have
a
fairly
long
head
and
wear
spectacles,
but
the
Beats
Solo
4
felt
comfortable
even
after
wearing
them
for
a
few
hours
at
a
time.
However,
headphone
fitting
can
vary
from
person
to
person,
so
it’s
best
to
try
these
out
at
a
store
to
make
sure
they
feel
comfortable
on
your
head.

Beats
Solo
4
Software:
Gets
the
Job
Done

  • Software
    platforms
    –
    iOS,
    Android
  • Customisable
    controls
    –
    Call
    management,
    media
    playback,
    mute/
    unmute,
    volume
    controls

Like
the
Beats
Studio
Buds+
and
the
Beats
Solo
Buds,
these
wireless
headphones
work
with
Android
smartphones
and
most
of
Apple’s
devices.
You’ll
have
to
download
the
Beats
companion
app
on
the
former,
while
the
same
controls
are
baked
into
the
settings
app
on
iPhone,
iPad,
and
Mac
computers.


beats solo 4 review ndtv software Beats Solo 4

You
can
customise
various
Beats
Solo
4
settings
on
Apple
devices
as
well
as
Android
smartphones

You
get
support
for
Google’s
Fast
Pair
service
on
Android
and
Fast
Pair
on
Windows
when
you
set
up
the
Beats
Solo
4
for
the
first
time.
If
you
have
an
iPhone
or
iPad,
you’ll
see
the
familiar
card
pop
up
asking
you
to
connect
to
the
headphones.
The
device
also
works
with
Apple’s
Find
My
service,
while
Android
users
can
see
where
the
device
was
last
connected
to
the
companion
app.

The
left
earcup
lets
you
control
media
playback
and
manage
calls
—
a
single
press
pauses
and
resumes
playback,
while
calls
can
be
answered
and
muted
with
a
single
-press
and
ended
with
a
double
press.
You
can
also
push
the
panel’s
top
and
bottom
to
increase
and
decrease
the
volume,
respectively.

A
button
on
the
right
side
must
be
long-pressed
to
turn
on
and
turn
off
the
Beats
Solo
4.
The
bottom
of
the
left
earcup
has
a
3.5mm
audio
port
and
an
LED
indicator
that
indicates
when
the
headphones
are
charging
and
in
use,
while
the
right
earcup
has
a
USB
Type-C
port,
an
upgrade
over
the
Solo
3
model
with
a
Micro
USB
port.


beats solo 4 review ndtv design 3 Beats Solo 4

Beats
Solo
4
is
equipped
with
a
3.5mm
audio
port
and
a
USB
Type-C
port

Like
other
audio
products
from
Beats
and
Apple,
the
companion
app
on
Android
and
the
built-in
audio
settings
for
the
Beats
Solo
4
doesn’t
include
support
for
equaliser
presets.
This
means
that
you
will
have
to
rely
on
media
apps
that
include
their
own
EQ
controls,
such
as
Spotify
or
Poweramp.

Beats
Solo
4
Performance,
Battery
Life:
Par
for
the
Course

  • Bluetooth
    version
    –
    5.3
  • Active
    noise
    cancellation
    –
    No
  • Battery
    life
    –
    Up
    to
    50
    hours

The
Beats
Solo
4
headphones
are
equipped
with
upgraded
40mm
drivers
and
a
redesigned
acoustic
architecture.
They
feature
a
neutral
sound
signature,
which
means
they’re
ideal
for
various
genres
of
music,
and
there’s
no
perceptible
distortion,
even
when
listening
to
music
at
the
highest
volume.

My
usual
headphones
testing
playlist
contains
tracks
that
span
various
genres,
and
the
Beats
Solo
4
could
easily
handle
it.
Sasha
Alex
Sloan’s
voice
sounds
extremely
clear
on
Older,
while
the
mids
and
the
bass
have
ample
separation.
The
same
is
true
for
Taylor
Swift’s
Daylight,
where
her
vocals
are
distinctly
audible
from
the
background
music.

Abba’s
Mamma
Mia
and
Voulez-Vous
sound
excellent
on
the
Beats
Solo
4,
with
ample
emphasis
on
all
instruments.
Afterglow
by
INXS,
a
track
that
typically
sounds
‘muffled’
on
many
headphones,
was
clear
with
just
the
right
amount
of
bass.


beats solo 4 review ndtv live Beats Solo 4

The
Beats
Solo
4
felt
comfortable
on
the
ears
even
after
an
extended
period

Beats
audio
products
have
gained
a
reputation
for
offering
warm,
U-shaped
audio,
but
this
doesn’t
appear
to
be
the
case
for
the
Solo
4
headphones.
The
extremely
busy
Yo
soy
María
by
Ástor
Piazzolla
and
María
Dueñas
is
a
classical
piece
that
contains
a
mix
of
violin
and
piano
that
are
both
distinctly
audible
on
the
headphones.
This
is
also
noticeable
on
No.
24
in
A
Minor,
by
Hilary
Hahn,
another
fast-paced
track
that
sounded
good.

As
expected,
the
Beats
Solo
4
headphones
handle
tracks
such
as
Billie
Eilish’s
Birds
Of
A
Feather
effortlessly,
and
there’s
no
distortion,
even
when
the
volume
is
cranked
up.
The
bass
response
on
Crab
Flow
by
NLE
Choppa
and
Nbhd
Nick’s
Way
Up
is
excellent.

Like
other
Beats
Solo
audio
models
(like
the
Solo
Buds),
these
wireless
headphones
do
not
offer
ANC
support.
This
is
disappointing
to
see
on
a
device
at
this
price
point,
especially
considering
that
similarly
priced
wireless
headphones
deliver
excellent
ANC
performance.

While
the
lack
of
ANC
might
be
a
glaring
omission
from
the
Beats
Solo
4,
the
headphones
offer
two
useful
features
—
spatial
audio
with
dynamic
head
tracking
and
lossless
audio
via
USB
Type-C
or
3.5mm
audio
ports.

I
connected
the
headphones
using
both
interfaces
and
found
that
the
sound
quality
was
excellent,
and
the
wired
mode
allows
you
to
use
the
device
even
when
the
battery
is
empty.
Meanwhile,
you’ll
need
an
iPhone
to
use
the
spatial
audio
with
a
dynamic
head
tracking
feature,
and
it
works
reliably
while
listening
to
or
watching
supported
music
and
videos,
respectively.

Beats
says
that
the
Solo
4
is
equipped
with
digital
beam-forming
microphones
that
are
used
along
with
a
voice
targeting
algorithm
designed
to
improve
voice
quality
on
calls.
This
works
seamlessly
with
the
built-in
noise
reduction
feature
on
the
iPhone,
allowing
users
to
take
calls
while
wearing
the
headphones.


beats solo 4 review ndtv design 2 Beats Solo 4

You
can
fold
the
Beats
Solo
4
and
store
it
inside
the
included
carrying
case

The
Beats
Solo
4
isn’t
equipped
with
an
Apple
H
series
or
W
series
chip,
which
means
it
lacks
support
for
seamless
switching
across
Apple
devices.
However,
pairing
it
with
an
iPhone
lets
one
use
it
across
all
linked
Apple
devices,
and
the
Fast
Pair
feature
on
Android
allows
users
to
use
it.

According
to
the
company,
the
Beats
Solo
4
can
deliver
up
to
50
hours
of
media
playback
but
keep
in
mind
that
this
is
without
features
like
spatial
audio
with
dynamic
head
tracking
or
taking
voice
calls.
After
using
the
headphones
to
take
calls
or
meetings
and
listen
to
music,
I
got
about
five
days
of
use
with
an
average
of
eight
hours
every
day,
which
is
somewhere
around
the
40-hour
mark.

Even
if
you
end
up
using
the
headphones
for
an
extended
period,
you
shouldn’t
have
to
charge
them
more
than
once
a
week.
The
company
says
its
Fast
Fuel
feature
allows
users
to
plug
in
the
headphones
to
a
compatible
charger
and
get
about
five
hours
of
playback
with
a
10-minute
charge.

Beats
Solo
4
Review:
Verdict

If
you’re
looking
for
a
pair
of
colourful
wireless
headphones
under
the
Rs.
25,000
mark
that
work
well
with
Android
smartphones
and
Apple
products,
then
the
Beats
Solo
4
is
easy
to
recommend,
thanks
in
part
to
its
reliable
sound
quality
and
excellent
battery
life.

However,
if
you
don’t
need
features
like
spatial
audio
with
dynamic
head
tracking
or
don’t
have
an
Apple
device
that
allows
you
to
access
the
feature,
you
might
want
to
consider
the
much
cheaper
JBL
Live
770NC
on-ear
headphones.


beats solo 4 review ndtv accessories Beats Solo 4

You
get
a
USB
Type-C
cable
and
a
3.5mm
audio
cable
with
the
Beats
Solo
4

More
advanced
wireless
over-the-ear
headphones
in
the
same
price
segment
include
the

Sony
WH-1000XM4 (Review),
the

Marshall
Monitor
II,
and
the
Bose
QuietComfort
wireless
headphones. Alternatively,
you
could
wait
for
the
price
of
the
Beats
Solo
4
to
drop
before
purchasing
the
headphones.

Those
headphones
offer
ANC
support,
which
is
missing
on
the
Beats
Solo
4.
The
older

Beats
Solo
Pro
from
2019
is
available
from
some
sellers
in
India
for
around
Rs.
25,000,
with
support
for
seamless
switching
and
ANC
using
Apple’s
H1
chip,
if
you
don’t
mind
the
deprecated
Lightning
port
and
lower
advertised
battery
life
(22
hours
and
40
hours
with
ANC
enabled
and
disabled,
respectively). 

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Star Health Says It Received $68,000 Ransom Demand After Data Leak


Star
Health,
India’s
biggest
health
insurer,
on
Saturday
said
it
had
received
a
ransom
demand
of
$68,000
from
a
cyberhacker
in
connection
with
a
leak
of
customer
data
and
medical
records.

Star,
which
has
a
roughly
$4
billion
market
cap,
is
battling
a
reputational
and
business
crisis
since
Reuters
reported
on
Sept.
20
that
a
hacker
had
used

Telegram
chatbots
and
a
website
to
leak
customers’
sensitive
data,
including
tax
details
and
medical
claim
papers.

The
company,
whose
shares
have
declined
11%,
has
launched
internal
investigations
and
has
taken
legal
action
against
Telegram
and
the
hacker,
whose
website
continues
to
share
samples
of
Star
customers’
data.

Star,
which
has
previously
said
it
is
a
“victim
of
a
targeted
malicious

cyberattack“,
on
Saturday
revealed
for
the
first
time
that
in
August
“the
threat
actor
demanded
a
ransom
of
$68,000
in
an
email”
addressed
to
the
company’s
managing
director
and
its
chief
executive.

The
statement
came
after
Indian
stocks
exchanges
sought
clarifications
from
Star
on
a
Friday
over
a
Reuters

report
that
the
company
was
investigating
allegations
that
its
chief
security
officer
was
involved
in
the
data
leak.

Star
reiterated
on
Saturday
it
has
found
no
wrongdoing
by
the
official,
Amarjeet
Khanuja,
though
the
internal
investigation
is
ongoing.

Telegram
has
declined
to
share
the
account
details
or
permanently
ban
accounts
linked
to
the
hacker
–
an
individual
dubbed
xenZen
–
“despite
multiple
notices
issued
in
this
regard,”
Star
said
on
Saturday.

Star
said
it
has
“sought
the
assistance”
of
Indian
cyber
security
authorities
to
“help
us
identify”
the
hacker.

Telegram
did
not
respond
to
a
request
for
comment.

The
Dubai-based
messenger
app
has
previously
said
it
removed
the
chatbots
when
Reuters
flagged
them
to
the
platform.


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Thomson
Reuters
2024


(This
story
has
not
been
edited
by
NDTV
staff
and
is
auto-generated
from
a
syndicated
feed.)

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iQOO 13 India Launch Date Leaked as Handset Surfaces on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Chipset


iQOO
13
—
the
upcoming
flagship
smartphone
from
the
Vivo
subsidiary
—
could
be
launched
in
India
by
the
end
of
the
year,
according
to
details
shared
by
a
tipster.
It
is
expected
to
be
unveiled
in
China
next
month,
as
one
of
the
first
handsets
to
be
equipped
with
Qualcomm’s
next-generation
chipset.
The
iQOO
13
has
also
surfaced
on
benchmarking
website
Geekbench,
with
the
purported
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
SoC,
that
is
expected
to
be
unveiled
later
this
month,
giving
us
an
idea
of
what
to
expect
from
the
upcoming
handset.

iQOO
13
Could
Launch
in
India
in
December

A
Smartprix

report
citing
tipster
Yogesh
Brar
claims
that
the
iQOO
13
will
be
launched
in
India
on
December
5.
The
smartphone
will
be
powered
by
Qualcomm’s
next
flagship
chipset,
which
is
expected
to
be
unveiled
by
the
chipmaker
later
this
month
as
the
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
(or
Snapdragon
8
Elite)
according
to
the
publication.

It’s
worth
noting
that
the
Vivo
sub-brand
is
yet
to
announce
a
launch
date
for
the
iQOO
13
in
China
or
in
global
markets.
Last
year,
the
company
unveiled
the
iQOO
12
in
China
in
November,
while
the
handset
made
its
way
to
India
a
month
later.

iQOO
13
Surfaces
on
Geekbench
With
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
Chipset

A

listing
for
a
smartphone
with
the
model
number
V2408A
on
Geekbench
gives
a
glimpse
of
the
performance
of
the
upcoming
iQOO
13.
The
Geekbench
entry
reveals
that
the
phone
will
be
equipped
with
an
octa-core
processor
with
two
performance
cores
clocked
at
4.32GHz
and
six
efficiency
cores
clocked
at
3.53GHz.


iqoo 13 s25 ultra geekbench Geekbench

Purported
listings
for
the
iQOO
13
and
Samsung
Galaxy
S25
Ultra

Photo
Credit:
Screenshot/
Geekbench

The
Geekench
listing
for
the
purported
iQOO
13
states
that
the
device
has
14.76GB
of
RAM,
which
indicates
that
it
will
be
available
in
a
16GB
memory
variant.
It
is
also
shown
to
run
on
Android
15,
and
is
likely
to
feature
Vivo’s
FuntouchOS
15
skin. 

The
benchmark
result
reveals
that
the
handset
scored
3,142
points
in
the
single-core
test
and
10,052
points
in
the
multi-core
test.
These
scores
are
much
higher
than
the
Samsung
Galaxy
S25
Ultra
that

reportedly
scored
3,069
points
and
9,080
points
in
the
single-core
and
multi-core
tests,
respectively,
with
an
‘overclocked’
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
chipset.

On
Geekbeench,
the

latest
benchmark
results
for
the

iPhone
16
Pro
Max
show
the
handset
scored
3,562
points
in
the
single-core
test,
which
is
higher
than
what
the
purported
iQOO
13
managed
to
achieve.
However,
Apple’s
flagship
smartphone
scored
8,814
points
in
the
multi-core
test,
which
is
significantly
lower
than
iQOO’s
upcoming
smartphone.

These
benchmark
results
suggest
that
the
iQOO
13
could
be
one
of
the
most
capable
smartphones
to
be
launched
in
the
coming
months.
We
can
expect
to
learn
more
about
the
performance
of
the
handset
and
how
it
fares
against
its
competitors
once
more
smartphones
with
the
Snapdragon
8
Gen
4
and
Dimensity
9400
chipsets
are
launched. 


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Oppo K12 Plus With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Chipset, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications


Oppo
K12
Plus
was
launched
by
the
smartphone
maker
in
China
on
Saturday.
The
company’s
latest
handset
is
equipped
with
a
Snapdragon
7
Gen
3
chipset,
along
with
up
to
12GB
of
RAM
and
up
to
512GB
of
storage.
It
runs
on
ColorOS
14,
which
is
based
on
Android
14,
and
packs
a
6,400mAh
battery
with
support
for
80W
charging.
The
Oppo
K12
Plus
features
a
dual
rear
camera
setup
and
a
16-megapixel
selfie
camera.
The
company
has
touted
the
durability
of
the
handset,
which
also
has
an
IP54
rating
for
dust
and
splash
resistance.

Oppo
K12
Plus
Price,
Availability

Oppo
K12
Plus

price
starts
at
CNY
1,899
(roughly
Rs.
22,600)
for
the
base
model
with
8GB
of
RAM
and
256GB
of
storage.
Meanwhile,
the
12GB+256GB
and
12GB+512GB
variants
are
priced
at
CNY
2,099 (roughly
Rs.
25,000)
and
CNY
2,499
(roughly
Rs.
29,800),
respectively.
It
will
be
sold
in
Basalt
Black
and
Snow
Peak
White
(translated
from
Chinese)
colour
options.


oppo k12 plus inline Oppo K12 Plus

Oppo
K12
Plus
is
available
in
two
colour
options

Photo
Credit:
Oppo

The
smartphone
maker
has
announced
that
the
Oppo
K12
Plus
will
go
on
sale
in
China
on
October
15,
while
pre-orders
are
now
open.
Customers
can
also
avail
of
an
ongoing
promotion
that
lowers
the
price
of
both
256GB
storage
variants
by
CNY
100
(roughly
Rs.
1,200).

Oppo
K12
Plus
Specifications,
Features

The
dual-SIM
(Nano+Nano) Oppo
K12
Plus
runs
on
Android
14-based
ColorOS
14
out-of-the-box.
It
sports
a
6.7-inch
Full-HD+
(1,080×2,412
pixels)
AMOLED
screen
with
a
120Hz
refresh
rate.
The
phone
is
powered
by
a
Snapdragon
7
Gen
3
chipset,
paired
with
8GB
of
LPDDR4X
RAM.

You
can
use
the
50-megapixel
primary
camera
with
a
Sony
IMX882
sensor
(f/1.8)
for
images
and
video,
while
the
8-megapixel
ultrawide
camera
with
an
IMX355
sensor
(f/2.2)
handles
wide
angle
shots.
On
the
front,
there’s
a
16-megapixel
camera
with
an
f/2.4
aperture.

The Oppo
K12
Plus
is
equipped
with
up
to
512GB
of
inbuilt
storage,
which
can
be
upgraded
(up
to
1TB)
via
a
MicroSD
card
slot.
It
supports
5G,
4G
LTE,
Wi-Fi
6,
Bluetooth
5.3,
GPS,
and
NFC
connectivity,
along
with
a
proximity
sensor,
ambient
light
sensor,
gyroscope,
accelerometer,
and
e-compass.

There’s
a
6,400mAh
battery
on
the Oppo
K12
Plus,
which
can
be
charged
using
an
80W
SuperVOOC
adapter.
The
smartphone
has
an
in-display
fingerprint
scanner
for
biometric
authentication
and
an
infrared
(IR)
transmitter
to
control
household
appliances.
It
has
an
IP54
rating
for
dust
and
splash
resistance,
measures 162.5×75.3×8.37mm,
and
weighs
192g.

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Tecno Camon 30S With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, 6.78-Inch Curved AMOLED Display Launched: Price, Specifications


Tecno
Camon
30S
has
been
launched
as
the
newest
midrange
smartphone
from
the
Transsion-owned
brand.
It
features
a
6.78-inch
AMOLED
screen
that
refreshes
at
120Hz
and
is
powered
by
a
MediaTek
Helio
G100
chipset,
paired
with
up
to
8GB
of
RAM.
The
handset
is
equipped
with
a
50-megapixel
rear
camera
and
a
13-megapixel
selfie
camera.
The
Tecno
Camon
30S
runs
on
Android
14,
packs
a
5,000mAh
battery
that
can
be
charged
at
33W
and
offers
support
for
Wi-Fi,
NFC,
and
4G
connectivity.

Tecno
Camon
30S
Price,
Availability

Tecno
Camon
30S
price
is
set
at
PKR
59,999
(roughly
Rs.
18,200)
for
the
top-of-the-line
model
with
8GB
of
RAM
and
256GB
of
storage.
The
company
is
yet
to
reveal
the
pricing
for
the
6GB+128GB
and
8GB+128GB
RAM
and
storage
configurations.

The
handset
is

available
for
purchase
in
Pakistan
via
the
company’s
website,
in
Celestial
Black,
Dawn
Gold,
and
Nebula
Violet
colourways.
There’s
no
word
from
the
firm
on
whether
the
Tecno
Camon
30S
will
be
launched
in
India.

Tecno
Camon
30S
Specifications,
Features

The
dual-SIM
(Nano)
Tecno
Camon
30S
runs
on
Android
14,
with
the
company’s
HiOS
14
skin
on
top.
It
sports
a
6.78-inch
Full-HD+
(1,080×2,436
pixels)
curved
AMOLED
screen
with
a
120Hz
refresh
rate
and
up
to
1,300nits
peak
brightness.
The
smartphone
is
powered
by
a
MediaTek
Helio
G100
chipset,
along
with
up
to
8GB
of
RAM.

For
photos
and
videos,
the
Tecno
Camon
30S
has
a
50-megapixel
primary
camera
with
a Sony
IMX896
sensor
and
optical
image
stabilisation
(OIS),
along
with
a
2-megapixel
camera
depth
sensor.
The
handset
is
equipped
with
a
13-megapixel
selfie
camera
located
in
the
hole
punch
camera
cutout,
along
with
a
dual
LED
flash.

You
get
up
to
256GB
of
inbuilt
storage
on
the
Tecno
Camon
30S
and
connectivity
options
include
4G
LTE,
Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth,
GPS,
NFC,
and
a
USB
Type-C
port.
It
is
also
equipped
with
an
accelerometer,
gyroscope,
ambient
light
sensor,
and
proximity
sensor.

The
Tecno
Camon
30S
packs
a
5,000mAh
battery
with
support
for
33W
fast
charging.
It
has
a
fingerprint
scanner
for
biometric
authentication.
The
handset
has
an
IP53
rating
for
dust
and
splash
resistance.
Besides,
it
measures 164.49×74.55×7.62mm,
according
to
the
company.

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Apple Watch Series 10 Review: Classic Reimagined

10th-anniversary
product!
Yes,
the
Apple
Watch
series
has
existed
for
a
decade,
and
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
smartwatch
is
a
special
product.
At
least,
this
is
what
the
rumour
mills
claimed
before
the
company’s
September
launch
event.
Well,
it’s
finally
here,
and
I
have
been
living
with
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
for
almost
two
weeks
now,
and
no,
it’s
not
entirely
different
from
what
we
expect
from
Apple.

To
put
some
context,
the

iPhone
X,
launched
in
2017,
was
a
10th-anniversary
product
that
refreshed
the
design
language
of
iPhones.
It
was
one
of
the
stepping
stones
of
the
iPhone
design
we
see
today
from
Apple.
On
the
other
hand,
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
isn’t
minutely
close
to
that,
but
it
is
still
the
best
daily
smartwatch
wearable
money
can
buy.
How?
I
will
discuss
that
in
depth
in
the
review,
so
let’s
dive
in.

Apple
Watch
Series
10
Price
in
India
and
Specifications


Apple
Watch
Series
10
price
in
India
starts
at
Rs.
46,900
for
the
Aluminium
(GPS)
model.
As
always,
there
are
plenty
of
combinations
to
pick
from.
This
year,

Apple
has
introduced
42mm
and
46mm
strap
sizes,
which
are
new.
There
are
also
GPS
+
cellular
options
that
can
go
up
to
Rs.
59,900,
depending
on
the
size
you
choose.
The
company
also
introduced
all-new
Titanium
(GPS
+
Cellular)
models
starting
at
Rs.
79,900.
The
Series
10
can
go
up
to
Rs.
89,900
for
the
Titanium
model
with
Milanese
Loop.


apple watch series 10 review1 time apple-watch-series-10

The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
thinner
and
lighter
than
the
Series
9

Apple
Watch
Series
10
Specifications

  • Sizes
    –
    42mm
    and
    46mm
  • Panel
    –
    LTPO3
    OLED
    Always-on
    Retina
    display
  • Colours
    –
    Jet
    Black,
    Rose
    Gold,
    and
    Silver
    (Aluminium
    case)
  • Natural,
    Gold,
    and
    Slate
    (Titanium
    case)
  • Battery
    –
    Up
    to
    18
    hours
    of
    battery
    life
    (claimed)
  • Processor
    –
    S10
    SiP
    with
    64-bit
    dual-core
    processor
  • OS
    –
    watchOS
    11

Apple
Watch
Series
10
Design
and
Display:
Familiar
comfort
with
a
fresh
twist

  • 42mm
    and
    46mm
    cases
  • Available
    in
    Aluminium
    or
    Titanium
    case
  • Up
    to
    40%
    brighter
    screen

Apple’s
anniversary
product,
the
Watch
Series
10,
focuses
on
the
most
important
aspect
of
a
smartwatch.
The
display!
It
is
central
to
everything
we
do
on
a
smartwatch,
from
checking
notifications
to
quickly
glancing
time.
Apple
has
fit
in
the
largest
and
most
advanced
display
ever
on
an
Apple
Watch.
However,
coming
from

Apple
Watch
Series
9,
it
took
me
some
time
to
notice
the
differences.


apple watch series 10 review1 display apple-watch-series-10

The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
packs
the
biggest
display
yet

A
bigger
display
that
slightly
wraps
around
corners
looks
better
and
chunkier
than
Series
9,
for
sure.
The
Series
10
also
packs
the
brightest
display
we
have
seen
on
any
Apple
Watch
Series
model
yet.
Apple
claims
that
the
Series
10
is
up
to
40
percent
brighter
when
viewed
at
an
angle
and
offers
up
to
2,000nits
brightness.
It
comes
in
all-new
42mm
and
46mm
sizes
–
slightly
larger
than
what
we
saw
on
the
Series
9
(41mm
and
45mm).
The
fun
fact
is
that
Series
10,
despite
the
bump
in
case
size,
is
marginally
lighter
than
Series
9.
The
Aluminium
(GPS
+
Cellular)
model
we
are
reviewing
weighed
35.3
grams
compared
to
39
grams
on
Series
9
(same
finish).
This
is
the
case
across
the
range.


apple watch series 10 review4 band apple-watch-series-10

The
Watch
is
available
in
Aluminium
case
in
Jet
Black,
Rose
Gold
and
Silver
colours

Apple
has
gone
a
notch
above
this
time
to
ensure
the
Series
10
looks
like
a
major
upgrade
and
ships
the
biggest
display
–
even
slightly
bigger
than
the
Apple
Watch
Ultra.
Compared
to
older
models,
the
Series
10
offers
up
to
30
percent
more
screen
area
(compared
to
the
Series
6).
What
does
the
additional
screen
real
estate
offer
is
an
additional
line
of
text
on
apps
like
Mail,
news,
or
messages.
Compared
to
the
Series
9,
it
was
easier
to
type
on
the
Series
10.

Apple
ditched
the
stainless
steel
case
this
year
for
a
lighter
titanium
case.
But
that
also
means
boring
colour
choices.
If
there’s
one
department
where
Series
10
slightly
disappoints,
then
it
has
to
be
the
colour
options.
The
Series
10
comes
in
Jet
Black,
Rose
Gold
and
Silver
in
Aluminium
case
while
Slate,
Gold
and
Natural
in
Titanium.
All
of
them
are
slightly
boring
choices,
in
my
opinion,
except
for
the
Jet
Black,
which
we
got
for
this
review.
It
is
a
stunning
colour
and
adds
to
the
overall
premium
look
of
the
Series
10.
On
the
other
hand,
the
Series
9
offered
Midnight,
Starlight,
Silver,
Pink
and
(PRODUCT)RED
in
Aluminium
case
while
Graphite,
Silver
and
Gold
in
Stainless
Steel
case.


apple watch series 10 review6 display apple-watch-series-10

It
also
comes
in
a
Titanium
case
in
Slate,
Gold
and
Natural
colours

I
got
the
carbon-neutral
Sport
Loop
band
with
the
Series
10,
and
it
has
been
comfortable
during
the
review
period.
I
have
been
using
the
Apple
Watch
since
the
Series
6
days,
and
the
Sport
Loop
band
is
one
of
the
best
band
options
the
company
offers,
with
a
velcro
adjustment
strap,
which
makes
it
for
daily
wear.
The
Milanese
loop
is
also
fantastic
for
daily
wear,
but
that’s
only
available
with
a
titanium
case.

The
Series
10
comes
with
an
upgraded
LTPO3
OLED
Always-on
Retina
display.
The
company
claims
the
new
Wide-angle
OLED
is
power-efficient,
allowing
the
display
to
update
once
a
second
and
always
be
on
mode
instead
of
just
once
a
minute,
compared
to
the
Series
9. A
larger
display
gives
an
edge
over
its
predecessors
in
a
lot
of
ways,
including
a
better
screen
resolution,
which
now
offers
416×496
pixels
for
the
46mm
case.


apple watch series 10 review9 hands apple-watch-series-10

Thanks
to
a
bigger
display,
you
can
comfortably
type
on
the
display
of
the
Series
10
smartwatch

Imagine,
I
could
notice
ticking
seconds
hand
in
the
Activity
watch
face.
However,
quality-wise,
the
Series
10
is
an
extension
of
the
Series
9
as
it
also
sports
a
fantastic
display.

Thanks
to
a
bigger
display
than
the
Ultra,
the
Series
10
is
actually
a
better,
more
practical,
and
cheaper
option
than
the
Ultra
in
its
current
avatar.

Apple
Watch
Series
10
Performance:
Subtle
progress

  • S10
    SiP
    chip
  • Features
    water
    temperature
    sensor
  • Runs
    watchOS
    11
    out
    of
    the
    box

The
Series
10
ships
with
S10
SiP
with
a
64-bit
dual-core
processor,
and
that’s
about
it.
I
noticed
no
difference
between
Series
10
and
Series
9
performance
credentials.
As
with
Series
9,
the
new
Series
10
is
snappy
and
quick
with
closing
and
opening
apps.
Features
like
automatic
workout
detection
and
dictation
work
smoothly.
Apple
claims
that
the
new
Series
10
uses
machine
learning
to
identify
the
motion
signatures
and
impact
forces
during
falls,
enabling
features
like
crash
detection
and
fall
detection.


apple watch series 10 review11 curved apple-watch-series-10

The
Series
10
offers
an
AOD
feature

With
Series
10,
Apple
says
that
Smart
Stack
automatically
adds
new
widgets
when
users
need
them.
This
is
something
I
could
test
while
testing
the
smartwatch.
The
Translate
app
also
works
smoothly
on
the
Series
10
and
gets
added
to
Smart
Stack
if
you
travel
to
a
different
country.
However,
you
will
need
to
download
the
languages
before
using
them.


apple watch series 10 review13 46mm apple-watch-series-10

The
Series
10
packs
a
S10
SiP
chip

Apple
has
re-engineered
the
speaker
setup
to
be
30
percent
smaller
but
is
actually
louder
than
the
Series
9.
The
best
part
if
even
in
loud
environments,
the
Series
10
speakers
are
loud
enough
for
emergency
calls
or
hearing
podcasts
or
music
–
in
case
your
iPhone
isn’t
reachable.
The
biggest
advantage
of
Series
10
is
voice
isolation.

The
Series
10
display
can
hit
up
to
2,000nits
peak
brightness
and
drop
to
1
nit
minimum
brightness.
Besides
packing
a
bigger
display,
the
Series
10
offers
punchier
colours
and
amazing
new
watch
faces.


apple watch series 10 review7 siri apple-watch-series-10

The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
uses
100%
recycled
aluminium
in
the
case
(aluminium
model)

This
time,
Apple
has
introduced
an
all-new
water
temperature
sensor
on
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10,
a
welcome
addition.
Other
sensors
are
the
same
as
the
Series
9.
There’s
also
support
for
the
Oceanic+
app
for
snorkelling
activity
on
the
Series
10.
I
couldn’t
test
it,
but
it’s
a
good
addition
for
people
who
love
to
do
water
sports.
Now,
they
can
be
accompanied
by
their
Apple
Watch.
The
Series
10
comes
with
64GB
storage,
the
same
as
the
Series
9
and
Watch
Ultra
2.

The
Series
10
sports
a
metal
and
sapphire
crystal
back
compared
to
Series
9’s
Ceramic
and
sapphire
crystal
back.
Apple
claims
that
the
metal
back
of
the
Series
10
integrates
the
antenna
into
the
housing,
contributing
to
the
thinner
design.
The
company
also
claims
that
the
metal
back
design
houses
the
necessary
elements
to
cater
to
improved
cellular
performance.


apple watch series 10 review8 workout apple-watch-series-10

The
Series
10
comes
with
a
refreshed
Vitals
app

Now
comes
the
most
important
health
feature,
the
marquee
feature
of
the
Series
10
–
sleep
apnea.
Apple
Watch
models
have
been
supporting
sleep
tracking
for
some
years,
but
the
addition
of
sleep
apnea
makes
it
more
capable.
How
does
it
function?
Apple
says
that
the
watch
uses
its
accelerometer
to
monitor
small
movements
at
the
wrist
during
sleep
that
are
associated
with
interruptions
in
normal
respiratory
patterns,
tracked
by
a
new
Apple
Watch
metric
called
Breathing
Disturbances.
For
tracking
these
patterns,
you
will
have
to
wear
the
watch
regularly
at
night
for
at
least
7
days.

Apple
Watch
Series
10’s
biggest
strength
is
accurately
tracking
fitness-related
activities.
It
is
definitely
a
benchmark
for
other
smartwatches
in
the
segment.
It
is
SpO2
tracking,
which
returns
almost
the
same
results
as
a
pulse
oximeter
or
counting
steps.


apple watch series 10 review15 hands apple-watch-series-10

It
features
an
all-new
Water
temperature
sensor

The
Series
10
ships
with
watchOS
11,
bringing
tons
of
personalisation
and
fitness-related
features.
The
Vitals
app
has
received
a
refresh
and
offers
a
quick
check-in
on
key
health
metrics
at
a
glance.
The
Activity
rings
have
new
customisation
options
that
let
you
add
a
different
activity
for
a
day
in
the
week
to
match
your
gym
routine.
The
good
thing
about
some
of
these
new
features
of
watchOS
11
is
that
they
will
also
make
it
to
the
Series
9
model.

The
new
watch
faces
include
Flux
Face
and
Reflections,
which
Apple
says
have
been
designed
to
take
advantage
of
larger
display.
The
Photos
face
has
also
received
a
refresher,
and
photos
can
be
better
recommended
based
on
aesthetics
and
composition.


apple watch series 10 review5 typing apple-watch-series-10

The
Series
10
display
is
decent
for
typing
short
messages

Apple
Watch
Series
10
Battery:
Fast
charging
support,
finally

  • 0-80%
    charging
    in
    about
    30
    minutes
    (claimed)
  • Up
    to
    18
    hours
    of
    battery
    life
  • Up
    to
    36
    hours
    with
    Low
    Power
    Mode

Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
the
company’s
fastest-charging
Apple
Watch
model
ever.
And
that’s
something
I
want
to
write
in
my
iPhone
review,
too,
but
maybe
next
year.
One
of
the
biggest
highlights
of
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
that
it
charges
up
to
80
percent
in
30
minutes.
The
Series
9
can
charge
up
to
80
percent
in
45
minutes,
while
the
Ultra
2
charges
up
to
80
percent
in
about
an
hour.


apple watch series 10 review10 sides apple-watch-series-10

It
supports
faster
charging
compared
to
Series
9

Interestingly,
fast
charging
is
enabled
thanks
to
the
use
of
the
new
metal
back
of
the
Series
10,
which
now
accommodates
a
larger
and
more
efficient
charging
coil.
All
of
this
does
help
enhance
user
experience
on
the
Watch
Series
10.
Purely
in
terms
of
battery
performance,
the
Series
10
offered
me
roughly
20
hours
of
battery
life
on
a
single
charge.
After
this,
it
automatically
turned
on
Low
Power
Mode
at
15
percent.
Extended
workout
sessions,
including
outdoor
walks
and
running
sessions,
reduced
battery
life
to
18
hours.
The
smartwatch
reached
0
to
80
percent
in
about
30
minutes,
while
a
full
charge
takes
about
60
minutes.

In
my
tests,
Series
10
offers
an
incremental
battery
life
boost
compared
to
its
predecessor.


apple watch series 10 review14 display apple-watch-series-10

It
comes
in
46mm
and
42mm
strap
sizes


The
Apple
Watch
Series
10
is
a
better,
more
practical,
and
cheaper
smartwatch
for
everyday
use
than
the
Ultra
2.

Apple
Watch
Series
10
Review:
Verdict

Apple
Watch
Series
10
may
not
have
introduced
groundbreaking
features
compared
to
the
Series
9.
But
it
doesn’t
need
to.
The
Series
9
is
already
a
solid
smartwatch,
and
its
successor
builds
on
its
strengths.
Faster
charging
makes
Series
10
a
stronger
smartwatch
option
for
consumers.
Moreover,
the
largest
display,
even
a
bit
bigger
than
the
Watch
Ultra
2,
makes
it
capable
of
packing
more
tricks.
The
company
has
also
raised
the
refresh
rate
on
the
Series
10
to
once
in
a
second
from
once
in
a
minute,
and
I
could
show
off
this
with
new
watch
faces
that
show
seconds
hand.

It
also
has
a
water
temperature
sensor
and
features
that
make
it
ideal
for
your
next
snorkelling
session
–
features
you
may
not
need
daily
but
are
always
good
to
have
on
board.
One
thing
that
surprised
me
is
that
Apple
forgot
to
put
a
decent
Apple
Intelligence
feature
for
the
Apple
Watch
Series
10.


apple watch series 10 review16 screen apple-watch-series-10

The
Jet
Black
aluminium
model
looks
stunning
and
is
excellent
for
everyday
wear

Who
should
buy
the
new
Series
10
smartwatch?
By
now,
Apple
devices
have
reached
a
point
that
users
are
not
required
to
update
every
year
and
comfortably,
they
can
jump
a
series
or
two
depending
on
their
use
case.
This
applies
to
Series
10
as
well.
If
you’re
someone
using
the
Apple
Watch
Series
8
or
9,
you
don’t
gain
a
lot.
However,
if
you
want
fast
charging
and
a
slightly
bigger
display,
then
Series
10
is
the
smartwatch
for
you.
However,
for
Series
7
or
6
users,
the
Series
10
is
an
excellent
upgrade.
Similarly,
for
people
who
want
to
take
a
leap
of
faith
and
start
using
an
Apple
Watch,
the
Series
10
is
the
company’s
best
Apple
Watch
model
yet.

For
alternatives,
the
Series
9
(Review)
is
a
good
option
alongside
the

Samsung
Galaxy
Watch
Ultra
(Review),
which
also
offers
some
additional
features.

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Google Search Now Supports Ethereum Name Service: Here’s What it Means

Google,
which
has
recently
been
found
to
be
holding
a
monopoly
on
web
search,
has
taken
a
crypto-friendly
decision
amidst
its
ongoing
legal
battles
in
the
US
and
the
EU.
As
per
a
fresh
update,
Google
has
fully
completed
the
integratigration
of
Ethereum
Name
Service
(ENS)
into
Search.
This
feature
was
being
tested
with
select
users
for
a
while
and
has
not
been
made
live
for
Google’s
global
users.
Former
Google
engineer
Nick
Johnson
presented
the
concept
of
ENS
to
the
Ethereum
Foundation
in
April
2016,
following
which,
in
May
2017,
the
first
batch
of
ENS
names
were
minted.

This
development
now
makes
it
easier
for
people
to
search
for
any
name
based
on
the

ENS
domain,
signified
by
‘.eth’.

ENS
can
be
explained
as
a
decentralised
domain
name
protocol.
These
Ethereum-based
name
domains
are
used
by
crypto
users
who
wish
to
simplify
complicated
Ethereum
wallet
addresses
to
make
them
readable
by
humans.
Otherwise,
crypto
wallet
addresses
usually
comprise
a
bunch
of
random
alphabets
and
digits
that
are
not
only
difficult
to
remember
in
sequence
but
also
maintain
that
these
addresses
are
only
readable
by
computers.

Nalin
Basu,
product
manager
for
Web3
at
Google,
was
the
first
to
confirm
the
development
of
X,
explaining
its
utility.

“You
all
asked
for
@ensdomains
integration,
and
it’s
live.
You
can
search
for
any
.eth
name
and
get
the
balance
right
in

Google
Search!
Kudos
to
the
Search
team
for
fully
rolling
this
out!”
Basu

posted
on
October
9.

Around
July
2022,
ENS
addresses
emerged
among
the
most
popular
liquid
assets
trading
on
marketplaces
for
virtual
assets.
Usually,
easier
ENS
domains
like
‘xyz.eth’
are
usually
more
in
value
than
others
like
‘asd1as.eth’.

The
same
year,
Google
had

reportedly
first
introduced
this
ENS
feature
to
let
Ethereum
wallet
holders
track
their
Ether
balances
directly
through
search
results.


Nike’s
Web3
arm
called
‘RTFKT’
and

Puma
are
among
global
brands
that
have
purchased
ENS
domains
in
the
past.