Indian PC market shrunk by over 15 percent, Acer the only brand that grew

In India, the regular PC market seems to face problems. They sent out 3.2 million computers in the second part of this year. This was a little more than before, but compared to the same time last year, it went down by a lot (15.3% less). This information comes from a group called International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. 

In this quarter, all types of computer products didn't sell as well as they did the year before. Computers such as notebooks sold 18.5% less, and the desktops sold 7.0% less compared to last year. Both regular people and businesses didn't buy as many computers, with a 17.0% drop for regular people and 13.8% for businesses.

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The PCs sold for schools and the government did better, but businesses had a hard time. Some states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu helped schools get more computers, and that made the school computer market grow by 43.7%. The government also increased the PC market by 8.2%, because they needed them for court orders. 

The high-end laptops, priced over ₹80,000, faced a downfall by 30.7%. But they did better in the later part of the year, going up by 39.0% compared to the previous three months. 

However, the top 5 brands in India are HP Inc, Lenovo, Dell Technologies, Asus, and Acer Group. All of these companies have faced a downfall in their market share in 2Q23 compared to last year’s (2Q22) position, except Acer Group, according to IDC. Acer Group has seen a positive growth in its market share this year.

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Acer Group has gained 11.4% in 2Q23 market share, whereas last year’s score was 8.9%. This company has got a 8.2% positive YoY growth in the total market.

Next up, there’s Asus, which secured 7.2% 2Q23 market share. A slight increase from last year. But it faced a 0.5% decline in 2Q23 YoY growth. 

HP Inc. has faced a 14.4% loss in 2Q23 YoY growth and secured 31.1% 2Q23 market share. A slight increase here as well, 30.8% in 2Q22 market share.

Lenovo failed to achieve positive growth as it faced a 30.2% decline in 2Q23 YoY. Its 2Q22’s market share was 19.6%, whereas this year it was only 16.2%. 

Dell Technologies has done the worst of them all, as it faced a 39.9% decline in 2Q23 YoY. Its 2Q22’s market share was 21.6%, whereas this year it was only 15.3%.

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Primebook 4G vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook: Which one makes more sense

Primebook 4G and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook are two of the laptops priced at ₹15,990 on Flipkart. Here, we compare them both to see which one should you buy. More importantly, should you buy an Android laptop over a Chromebook?

For the purposes of this article, we will be calling both of them laptops only (which they technically are). 

1. Design

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook​

Both laptops come in black colour. Even though Primebook is classified as a thin and light laptop (281 X 192 X 19.3 mm, 1.065 Kg), both of them are lightweight machines. The dimensions of the Lenovo laptop are 286.7 x 205.5 x 18.05 mm and it weighs 1.12 Kg.

Primebook offers a customisable keyboard and touchpad support.

2. Internals

Both Lenovo and Primebook claim up to 10 hours of battery life.

Lenovo equips the Chromebook with a 45W USB-C charger. Primebook has got a 24W charger in comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook runs on an Intel Celeron Dual Core processor (N4020) clocked at up to 2.8 GHz frequency. Meanwhile, the Primebook laptop has a MediaTek Kompanio 500 (MT8788) processor inside. It has a max frequency of up to 2.0 GHz.

The Lenovo laptop has an Intel-integrated UHD graphics card whereas the Primebook ships with MediaTek integrated ARM Mali G72 GPU.

Both Primebook and Lenovo offer 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of EMMC storage. While Primebook supports up to 200GB of expandable storage, Lenovo also comes with micro SD card reader support.

3. Ports

When it comes to connectivity, with the IdeaPad 3 Chromebook, you get 2x USB-C (3.2 Gen 1 with support for Power Delivery and DisplayPort), a 3.5mm headphone jack, and 2x USB-A (3.2 Gen 1) ports, dual-band WiFi ac, and Bluetooth 4.2.

The Primebook laptop gives you 2x USB-A (one of them 2.0 and the other 3.0 standard) ports, mini HDMI, a 3.5mm jack, dual-band WiFi ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

4. Display

Lenovo has outfitted its laptop with an 11.6-inch HD TN panel (1366x768) with 250 nits of brightness. Primebook also has an HD screen that stretches 11.6 inches. 

Above the display, both laptops feature a 720P webcam. 

5. Software

Lenovo tells you it’s packing ChromeOS in the name. On the other hand, Primebook is carrying Android-based PrimeOS. 

PrimeOS is an indigenous operating system that comes with 10,000+ Android apps, MDM (Mobile Device Management with parental lock and usage restrictions), etc. This coupled with 4G connectivity gets you a laptop that is aimed at a seamless transition for an Android phone user. Well, Chromebook also makes a similar pitch and has been in the market for a longer period. It is equipped with a Google Play Store to download Android apps as you want.

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AMD: Ryzen 7040U ultra-thin laptops better than Intel ultrabooks and M2 MacBook Air

AMD is now prepared to deploy more power-optimised versions geared at high-end ultra-slim laptops following the introduction of its efficient Ryzen 7000-series CPUs for personal computers and mainstream laptops. 

At the time of its release, the Ryzen 7040U series, code-named "Phoenix," included four CPU variants and was built on the current-generation "Zen 4" architecture with RDNA3 graphics functionality. Major manufacturers will introduce laptops using these new chips in the upcoming weeks, but there is currently no information on availability. 

The Ryzen 7000 line of laptop processors were mostly originally introduced at CES 2023, but specifics of the latest 7040U series have just recently become known. The first digit in AMD's new numbering system denotes the launch date, the second digit is the relative power associated with every CPU in a series, and the third digit is the Zen architecture generation used. The goal for the 15–30W thermal envelope is designated by the U suffix. The Ryzen 3 7440U, Ryzen 5 7540U, Ryzen 5 7640U, and Ryzen 7 7840U are the models that make up this series.

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The top-tier Ryzen 7 7840U has eight CPU cores that support multi-threading, creating a total of 16 threads. It contains 12 GPU computing units, a 16MB L2 cache, and a maximum performance of 5.1GHz. AMD claims that the 7840U can beat both the Intel Core i7-1360P and Apple's M2 in a few broad performance categories, specifically in the ultra-thin laptop SKUs.

Both Ryzen 5 models have six cores, 12 threads, 16MB of L2 cache memory, and as you move down the line, either eight or four GPU CUs. The base Ryzen 3 7440U has four CUs, four cores, eight threads, and just 8MB of L2 cache.

The two higher-end components are AMD's first CPUs with Ryzen AI circuitry for accelerating artificial intelligence. This particular FPGA was created specifically for on-package use by Xilinx, which AMD took over in 2022. 

The Microsoft Studio Effects store in Windows 11 may redefine video calls according to the head's position, filter out noise from the background, correct the way you look to make it appear like you're gazing right away into the camera and blur your background, among other "advanced features" that the company claims deliver "magical new experiences" and "magical new features."

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In addition to competing with Apple's current-generation M2 and Intel's 13th Gen P-series CPUs, AMD is asserting its superiority in professional workloads and content creation. RDNA 3 graphics architecture, which supports ray tracing acceleration, GPU power will be a key selling point. 

Smart power management is also supposed to significantly increase battery life for laptops, although AMD has still not released any predicted runtime figures. The solutions used by laptop makers and the way they emphasise weight and elimination of heat will, of course, affect real-world performance.

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Acer Swift Go is a new thin and light laptop from the brand: Here are its 5 key features

Acer India has brought the Swift Go laptop with Intel 13th Gen Core H-series processor. It has got an OLED display and weighs just 1.25 kg. The company has priced the laptop at a starting price of ₹79,990. Here are the key features that you get for this asking price.

 

Acer Swift Go specs and features

1. Acer has equipped the laptop with a 14-inch 16:10 ​​display with up to 2.8K resolution, TuV Rheinland blue light filter, 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage and 400 nits of brightness. 

2. Above the screen, there is a 1440p webcam (at 30 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction) and beneath there is a full-size backlit keyboard and OceanGlass gesture-supported touchpad. The laptop also features a stereo speaker setup.

3. Inside, there is an Intel Core i5-13500H on the base model. This is coupled with Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage. There is also a TwinAir cooling system, that claims up to 80% improved fan performance.

4. The list of connectivity options includes 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4/USB 4), HDMI 2.1, a micro-SD card slot, a DC-In socket, WiFi 6e, and Bluetooth 5.2.

5. Among other features, the Swift Go also features a Windows 11 Home, a fingerprint reader,  and a 65WHr battery (with a 100W PD fast charger support). The charger is rated to charge 4 hours of battery life in 30 minutes of plug-in.

Acer Swift Go price and availability

 

Acer is selling the Swift Go at a starting price of ₹79,990 through Acer Exclusive Stores, Acer E-store, Amazon, Vijay Sales, and Croma.

Speaking at the launch of their new laptop, Acer India’s Chief Business Officer, Mr Sudhir Goel highlights the Acer Swift Go comes with Intel 13th gen CPU, Intel Evo features, Intel Unison, OLED display, and an ultra-portable design.

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5 features of the newly launched Honor MagicBook 2023 series

Honor has launched the MagicBook X14 and MagicBook X16 laptops in India. Both are refreshed with 12th-gen Intel core processors, 16:10 displays, LPDDR4x RAM and SSD storage. Here are the complete specs of the 2023 MagicBook X14 and X16. 

Honor MagicBook X14 and X16 specs

1. Both Honor MagicBook X14 and X16 are powered by 12th gen Intel Core i5-12450H process that has got 8 cores and 12 threads. These boast 30 percent improved performance. You get up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD storage. The storage can be further extended up to 1TB.

2. Inside the laptops also pack a 60Whr battery that supports a 65W USB-C fast charger.

3. The Honor laptops come with 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI for connectivity.

4. The key difference between the MagicBook X14 and X16 comes in their displays. The X14 has got a 14-inch FHD IPS screen while the X16 has got a 16-inch FHD IPS display. They both come equipped with 100% SRGB coverage, 300 nits of brightness, anti-glare and a TuV Rheinland-certified anti-flicker as well as anti-blue-light properties. There is a 720P webcam above both displays.

5. The MagicBook laptops also feature a fingerprint reader (embedded within the power button), a full-size backlit keyboard (with a numpad, only on the X16), and Windows 11 Home 64-bit software.

Honor MagicBook X14 and X16 price and availability

Honor MagicBook X14 and X16 are retailing through Amazon India. The MagicBook X14 is priced at ₹48,990 for the 8+512GB model and ₹51,990 for the 16+512GB variant.

The base variant of X16, meanwhile, is retailing for ₹50,990 (8+512GB) and its higher-end model costs ₹53,990 for the 16GB + 512GB SKU. 

There is a limited period launch offer of Rs. 2500 instant discount with purchases made using HDFC cards.

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5 powerful features of the newly launched Acer Predator Helios 16 gaming laptop

Acer Predator Helios 16 has launched in India powered by Intel 13th gen processor and Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU. Being the company’s flagship gaming laptop, you get improved thermal performance, and a healthy set of connectivity options, among other features.

Acer Helios 16 features and specs

1. The 16 in its name refers to the laptop’s 16-inch screen that flaunts a 16:10 aspect ratio, a WQXGA resolution, up to 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of peak brightness, and support for Nvidia Advanced Optimus. 

2. Its computing and graphical performance comes from Intel 13th gen processor (up to Core i9-13900HX) and 12GB GDDR6 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. The memory configuration goes up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe 4 NVMe storage.

3. Acer boasts a 90WHr battery inside its new Predator Helios 16. This relies on a 330W fast charger for charging up.

4. The list of connectivity options consists of Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, Bluetooth 5.2, 1x USB 3.2 gen 1 port, 1x USB 3.2 gen 2 port, 1x USB 3.2 gen 2 port, 2x USB Type-C ports (Thunderbolt-4), and a micro-SD card slot.

5. The other features of this Predator gaming laptop are a multi-gesture touchpad, backlit keyboard, FHD webcam with noise reduction, stereo speakers, and Windows 11.

Acer Helios 16 India price and availability

You can buy Acer Predator Helios 16 at ₹1,99,990 from store.acer.com and Acer Exclusive Stores.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra renders leak suggest the new smartphone might serve some good looks

Xiaomi is reportedly headed towards launching its new smartphone — Xiaomi 13 Ultra in China on April 18. We also expect it to come to India soon. The CEO of Xiaomi has confirmed the smartphone’s launch overseas as well and that too as soon as possible. 

Now just a few days prior to the launch in China, a live image as well as the high-res renders of the phone has surfaced. The renders are in courtesy of OnLeaks via Smartprix.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra first look

From the image it can be analysed that the Xiaomi smartphone has a protruding circular-shaped camera and has four lenses and a dual LED flashlight. The device might possibly have a leather back. The volume and power buttons appears to be aligned perfectly on the right side of the device. The other side is apparently vacant. 

The report claims the Xiaomi phone is 163.18×74.64×9.57mm in dimensions. 

Let's look into the specifications that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is rumoured to possess.

Features and Specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

There is a word on the street that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will have three variations viz. 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB. 

The front of the phone could be a 6.7-inch E6 AMOLED LTPO Quad HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The front camera could be a 32MP sensor sitting within a centrally-aligned punch-hole.

The back of the device could showcase four 50MP cameras. The primary one is rumoured to be a 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor. 

Inside, it is believed to bring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset, a 4900 mAh battery with 90W wired charger and 50W wireless charger. 

From the looks of it, the 13 Ultra seems to be a fully flagship smartphone but until officially confirmed, we suggest you to take these details with the proverbial grain of salt.

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5 powerful laptops equipped with Intel Evo on Flipkart

Flipkart is offering discounts on laptops with Intel Evo (Intel’s badge for high-end laptops). Customers can take advantage of these offers to save money while purchasing a laptop with advanced features. Flipkart has offered instant discounts, bank offers and exchange offers on these laptops. 

Flipkart bank offers on laptops

- 10% off on ICICI Bank Credit Cards up to ₹1,250.

- 10% off on ICICI Bank Credit Card and Debit Card EMI Transactions up to ₹2,000.

- The e-commerce company has offered these bank offers on the high-end laptops that are listed below:

1. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7

Lenovo Yoga Slim is available on Flipkart at a price of ₹1,03,990 and there is an exchange offer available as well which can get you a discount up to ₹16,300. You can also use the bank offers mentioned above to get more discounts.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 is powered by Intel Evo Core i7 11th Gen processor paired with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The laptop operates on Windows 10 Home.

It has a 13.3-inch QHD display which comes with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The display also supports Dolby Vision.

It has four ports including 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x Thunderbolt 4 and 1x USB-C 3-in-1 hub.

It packs a 50Wh battery with the support of 65-watt fast charging.

Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 from here.

2. HP Envy x360 Creator 

The HP Envy x360 Creator can be bought from Flipkart at a price of ₹1,11,990 or even less by availing any one of the bank offers listed above and by availing the exchange offer which is promising a discount up to ₹21,300.

The laptop is also powered by Intel Evo Core i7 12th Gen processor paired with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The laptop runs on the Windows 11 Home. 

It comes with a 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels. It can be flipped all the way around or you can say 360 degrees.

This laptop comes with 2 x SuperSpeed USB Type-C 10Gbps signalling rate, 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signalling rate.

It is packed with a 51Wh battery with a 65-watt adapter.

Buy the HP Envy x360 Creator from here. 

3. HP Spectre x360

The HP Spectre is available on Flipkart at a price of ₹1,39,990. Flipkart has also offered the exchange offer up to ₹23,300 on the laptop.

The HP Spectre Eyesafe comes with a Intel Evo Core i7 12th Gen processor paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The laptop operates on the Windows 11 Home. 

It features a 16-inch 3K IPS LCD touchscreen display which can be rotated 360 degrees. It has a resolution of 3072 x 1970 pixels. 

It has four ports including 2 x USB Thunderbolt 4, 1 x SuperSpeed USB Type A and 1 x HDMI 2.1.

The laptop is backed by a 60Wh battery with 65-watt charger.

Buy the HP Spectre x360 from here.

4. Acer Intel EVO Swift 5 

The laptop is available on Flipkart at a price of ₹79,900. You can also avail one of the bank offers while purchasing it and can also use an exchange offer which can get you a discount up to ₹20,300.

The Acer Swift 5 comes with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD storage. The laptop runs on Windows 11 Home.

There is a 14-inch IPS LCD touchscreen display on the Acer Swift 5 with an FHD+ (1920 x 1080p) resolution.

The ports on the Acer Swift 5 include two USB Type-C ports, a USB-A port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a charging port. 

There is a 56Wh battery on the Acer Swift 5, paired with 65W charging.

Buy the Acer Swift 5 from here. 

5. Realme Book

Realme Book is priced at ₹55,490 from Flipkart. It can be bought at a discounted price by availing the bank offers.

The Realme Book is powered by an Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The laptop runs on Windows 11 Home.

The laptop is equipped with a 14-inch IPS LCD with 2K colours and a resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels.

It comes with three ports including x1 Type C USB 4 Gen 3, x1 Type C USB 3.2 Gen 2, x1 Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1.

The Realme Book packs a 54Wh battery.

Buy the Realme Book from here.

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Exciting gaming laptop deal: Acer Predator Helios 300 goes on sale at 36 off

Acer Predator Helio 300 laptop with Core i7 11th Gen processor is currently up for grabs at a significantly lower price, thanks to a 36-per cent discount. Here, we will discuss the sale details and more importantly, the Acer Predator Helios 300 specs and features so that you know what you are getting for the price.

Acer Predator Helio 300 laptop deal details

Acer is selling the Predator Helio 300 at a discounted price of ₹95,990 on Flipkart. Meanwhile, the MRP of the device is 1,49,999. This means you are saving ₹54,009 on this deal.

In addition to this, you can also avail 10% discount of up to ₹1250 on EMI transactions using an ICICI Bank credit card. Similarly, if you use an Amex credit card, then this discount will be again 10% but up to ₹2,000 max.

Flipkart is also offering an additional ₹3000 instant discount on using select credit and debit cards.

On Flipkart, you can also find up to ₹12,300 in exchange discount.

Acer Predator Helio 300 specs and features

On the Acer Predator Helio 300 laptop, you get a 15.6-inch 165Hz QHD+ LCD display, dual speakers with DTS X: Ultra, dual mics, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Windows 10, HD webcam, RGB backlit keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, Core i7 11th gen Intel processor (11800H), 16GB RAM (up to 32GB expandable), 1TB HDD, 512GB SSD, 4GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050ti GPU, and 59WHr battery with 180W charging support.

The laptop also features a host of connectivity options like a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, a USB-C port (Thunderbolt 4), a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with power-off charging support, an ethernet port, and an HDMI port.

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Grab the Nokia G11 Plus now with a 25 discount along with bank offers and more

Nokia G11 Plus is a budget phone which was launched in March 2022 at a price ₹13,999. The phone is backed by a Unisoc T606 chipset. Amazon is giving a 25% price drop on the Nokia G11 Plus along with some bank offers and an exchange offer.

If you are a Nokia fan and looking for an affordable phone, today is the day. Check out the deal here:

Amazon deals on Nokia G11 Plus

Nokia G11 Plus is available on Amazon at a price of ₹10,499 after a 25% instant discount which dropped the price from ₹13,999. Along with that here are some bank offers you can use as well.

-7.5% Instant Discount up to ₹1500 on Bank of Baroda Credit Card. -10% Instant Discount up to ₹250 on City Union Bank Mastercard Debit Card. -5% Instant Discount up to ₹250 on HSBC Cashback Card Credit Card.

Not just that, you can even exchange your old device for the Nokia G11 Plus. Amazon has an exchange offer which can give you a discount of up to ₹9,900. 

Nokia G11 Plus specifications

Nokia G11 Plus comes with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate.

It is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset coupled with up to 4GB RAM. The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system.  It comes with a dual camera setup holding a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The phone also sports an 8-megapixel front camera.

Nokia G11 Plus is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 10-watt fast charging support. 

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Apple set to release a new iMac and MacBook Air: All that we know so far

If you are active in the world of technology news, then the chances are that you get your regular dose of Apple leaks and rumours, most of them coming from one Mr Mark Gurman. In his recent article, the fabled Bloomberg reporter hinted at the launch of a new 24-inch iMac and 13-inch MacBook Air.

Apple’s current lineup of Macs includes the 24-inch iMac that comes equipped with the M1 chip. Launched a couple of years ago, the 24-inch iMac has been due for an upgrade for some time now. The MacBook Air had recently gotten an update both in terms of design and processing hardware. Apple gave its design a boxier, iPhone-like treatment and fitted its lightest and cheapest laptop line with the M2 chip. The M1 variant is still up for sale and has been reporting decent numbers. However, Apple plans to make changes to its Mac line-up, or at least that is what Gurman suggests.

In his article, he wrote – “I can now share some good news. Apple Inc.’s next iMac desktop is at an advanced stage of development called engineering validation testing, or EVT, and the company is conducting production tests of the machine.”

He added that the new iMacs will carry the same colourways and screen size. The biggest change would be the addition of a ‘new M-series chip’ that would replace the M1 chip. On the MacBook front, he speculated that if Apple are to stick with their release pattern from last year, then we could very well see a new MacBook Air (13-inch) being introduced, fitted with the new M3 chip which is set to launch sometime this year.

It will be interesting to see what approach Apple takes and what impact will the new M3 chip have on the whole personal computer market as a whole. As things develop, we hope that we get some new exciting machines to play with!

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MWC 2023: Tecno has 2 more devices besides the Phantom V Fold

During the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2023, Tecno launched two more products along with the Tecno Phantom V Fold.

1. Tecno MegaBook S1

Speaking of the new Tecno laptop that the company has just debuted at MWC, it is an updated laptop version that was first launched in December last year. The MegaBook S1 2023 will be powered by the latest 13th-gen Intel Core processor. In addition to this, it also boasts new features like PC SwiftTransfer through hand gestures.

Users will also be able to share data, manage files, use multi-screen as well as share a reverse network across Tecno's digital ecosystem with the help of Tecno's new generation OneLeap connection which is supported by PC SwiftTransfer.

Most of the laptop's features are similar to that of its predecessor. It weighs 1.35kg and has a thickness of 13.5mm. The screen size is 15.6 inches which offer a 3.2k resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate. In addition to this, it offers up to 450 nits of brightness along with 100 percent coverage of the sRGB colour gamut.

2. Tecno Spark 10 Pro

First up is the Tecno Spark 10 Pro which is its new budget offering. The phone is expected to be available from March onwards. It is a selfie-focused phone and will feature a 32- megapixel ultra-clear selfie shooter. The smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 SoC. The next device that was showcased is the upgraded MegaBook S1 laptop.

This mid-range smartphone with a 32-megapixel front camera will be launched in the market in March. However, some specs have already been revealed. 

As mentioned earlier, it will be packed with the MediaTek Helio G88 SoC. To make the front-camera experience even better, it will also incorporate a dual flashlight. It will also offer a 50-megapixel primary camera on the back. 

The device has a starry glass back panel with a glossy finish.

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5 features of the newly launched HP Omen 17 2023, now available in India for 2,69,990

HP Omen 17 (2023) has launched in India at ₹2,69,990. It packs the latest Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, and WiFi 6E as some of its key features. The laptops are available for purchase now. So, let’s check out the complete HP Omen 17 specs and features that make it a powerful gaming laptop.

5 key HP Omen 17 gaming laptop features

1. Design

HP Omen 17 comes in a black colour with just the shining Omen logo on the lid. Below the keyboard deck also lies an O17 engraving. The gaming laptop weighs 2.79 kg.  

2.  Display, Sound and Keyboard

HP has given a 17-3-inch 16:9 LCD matte screen with up to QHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response times, and 300 nits of peak brightness.

Above the display, there is a 720P camera with integrated dual array digital microphones and below sits an optical mechanical keyboard. It has backlight but no numpad.

There is a Bang & Olufson stereo speaker setup for audio.

3. Ports and Connectivity

HP Omen 17 offers 1x Thunderbolt 4.0 port (40 Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 3.0 port, 3x USB Type-A ports, 1x HDMI 2.1 port, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x mini DP port, 1x RJ45 Ethernet jack, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

4. Processor and Software

Under the hood, Omen 17 houses up to 13th gen Intel Core i9-13900HX processor coupled with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. 

To keep things cool, there is Omen Tempest Cooling Technology for “desktop-calibre gaming”.

On the software side, you are getting Windows 11 with goodies like Omen Gaming Hub (a one-stop spot for tuning all things gaming related on the machine).

5. Memory and Battery

The laptop ships with up to 32 GB of DDR5 5,600 RAM and up to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage. As for the battery, there is a 6-cell 83 WHr unit backed by a 330W high-speed adapter. 

Price and Availability

You can buy the Omen 17 2023 at HP.com, HP World Stores, and Omen Playground Stores at a starting price of ₹2,69,990.

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Here are the 5 best laptop deals on Amazon India Mega Electronic Days sale

Amazon India is hosting the Mega Electronics Days sale till February 20, 2023. Among various electronics deals, there are a bunch of laptops on offer from leading brands like HP, Lenovo, Acer, MSI, etc. Find the best offers here.

5 best laptops on Amazon India Mega Electronics Days sale 1. HP Victus Gaming Ryzen 5

HP victus Gaming laptop is equipped with a 16.1 FHD display, AMD Radeon RX 5500M GPU (4GB GDDR6), 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (up to 4.2GHz max clock speed), 8GB  (upgradeable up to 32GB) DDR4 RAM, 512 GB of PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage, and Windows 11.

You can buy the HP Victus Gaming laptop on Amazon at ₹53,990 after a 24% discount.

2. MSI GF63 i7

MSI GF63 laptop ships with Intel i7-11800H up to 4.6GHz clock speed, Windows 11, 15-inch 144Hz FHD panel, 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM (upgradeable up to 64GB), 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD storage, Nvidia GeForce RTX3050 graphics (4GB GDDR6), Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and a red-backlit keyboard.

MSI GF63 i7 model is available on Amazon at ₹65,990 after a 31% discount.

3. Lenovo Ideapad Gaming i5

Lenovo Ideapad gaming laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD display (with 120Hz refresh rate, 250 nits brightness and anti-glare properties), i5-11300H (4-core, 4.4GHz max clock speed, 8MB cache), 8GB RAM DDR4-3200 (upgradeable up to 16GB), 512GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB GDDR6) graphics card, 4-zone white-backlit keyboard, and Windows 11.

Lenovo Ideapad laptop is available on Amazon at ₹53,990 after a 35% discount.

4. Acer Nitro 5 Gaming i5 Laptop

Acer Nitro 5 runs on Intel Core i5-11400H 11th Gen processor (up to 4.5GHz clock speed, 6 cores, 12MB cache), 15.6-inch FHD 120Hz refresh rate display, 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM (upgradeable up to 32GB), 512 GB NVMe SSD storage, and GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB GDDR6).

Acer Nitro 5 is up for grabs on Amazon at ₹59,990 after a 33% discount.

5. Dell Gaming G15

Dell Gaming G15 laptop comes with AMD Ryzen5 6600H processor (6 cores, 19M cache, up to 4.5 GHz max clock speed), 8GB DDR5 (4800MHz),  512GB M.2 PCIe SSD,

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6), 15.6-inch FHD 120Hz display (250 nits brightness, anti-glare), orange-backlit keyboard, 56WHr battery, Windows 11, and ports like 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB-C Gen 3.2 DisplayPort, Headphone/Mic, and 1x RJ45.

Dell Gaming G15 is available on Amazon at a deal price of ₹68,990 after a 32% discount. 

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3 Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra features that make it a great gaming laptop

Samsung has launched a bunch of devices at its Unpacked event. Samsung unveiled the flagship Samsung Galaxy S23 series along with other devices like Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series contains five laptops and the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is essentially the top-of-the-line. This high-end laptop comes with relatively top-rung specs. Let’s check them out. 

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra: Design 

The base variant of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra weighs in at only 1.79kg. The laptop comes in a Graphite colour only. It comes with a full-sized backlit keyboard with 3-row numeric pad. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra comes with a AKG-tuned quad-speaker setup featuring Dolby Atmos. Additionally, it has 2 Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, 1 USB-A, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an HDMI 2.0 port, a microSD card reader and a fingerprint reader.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra: Display

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra comes with a 16-inch 3K Anti Glare AMOLED display with 400 nits of typical brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate.  

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra: Performance

The performance configuration of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra makes it a decent gaming laptop. There are two variants with entirely different performance specifications.

The 13-inch model is powered by the 13th gen Intel Core i7-13700H CPU. Whereas, the high-end variant is equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900H processor CPU.

The base model comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 mobile GPU with 6GB of VRAM. On the other hand, the top variant has the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 mobile GPU with 8GB of VRAM. 

Talking about storage, the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB/1TB of SSD (PCIe) storage and there is an expansion slot too.

Internally there is a 76WHr battery backed by a 100W USB-C adapter. 

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra price and availability

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra starts from RRP £2,449 in the global markets. It goes on sale from Feb 22.

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Apple will shift AirPods production to Hon Teng FIT

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted that the tech giant is planning to move the assembly of the Apple AirPods to Hon Teng (FIT), which is a subsidiary of the Hon Hai/Foxconn Group. Foxconn is also responsible for the production of Apple iPhones, though it’s important to know that they are not solely responsible for the same. Apple iPhones are being manufactured in India, and the brand plans to scale production this year. 

(3/5) My latest survey indicates that Hon Teng (FIT) - a Hon Hai/Foxconn Group subsidiary - may be set to take over from Goertek as the new supplier for AirPods assembly. This move will bring significant benefits for Hon Teng.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) January 12, 2023 Apple will let Hon Teng assemble Apple AirPods

According to Kuo, with the move, Apple will be able to ensure that the new generation of the Apple AirPods may start shipping out by the second half of 2024, or the first half of 2025. The Apple Airpods may be priced at $99 (which is around ₹8,079.84). Hon Teng and Luxshare ICT will assemble the new Apple AirPods Max. 

Kuo also added that the assembly of the Apple Airpods and other projects such as Hon Hai's EV business/MIH Consortium will end up being two major growth drivers for the company in the coming years. This means that Hon Teng will be a company to watch out for in the future.

Apple will also manufacture its own chips

In other news, Apple is also gearing up to manufacture its own in-house chips and will be phasing out Qualcomm slowly. The company is also developing its own OLED displays to decrease the reliance on third-party companies such as Samsung Display. Its first micro-LED display is rumoured to be in an upcoming Apple Watch series. 

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Google Pixel roadmap leaks and here is what we learn about Pixel 8 and other upcoming phones

After the wild success of the Google Pixel 7 (and the earlier success of the Google Pixel 6 lineup), it's safe to say that the company has finally hit the nail on the head. Google is working on a future Pixel lineup and has outlined plans for new smartphones in the coming years. Android Authority recently revealed these plans via a trustworthy, anonymous source.

Google Pixel 8 updates

Android Authority shared a roadmap that revealed that the Google Pixel 8 is already in the works. The two smartphones were labelled in the roadmap via codenames - Shiba (which is presumed to be the Google Pixel 8) and Husky (which may be the Google Pixel 8 Pro). The Pixel 8 is believed to be smaller than the Pixel 7, while the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro will be identical. 

Moreover, we may also see the Google Pixel 7a launch in May/June of 2023, along with the Google Pixel Fold. The former may feature wireless charging and a 90Hz refresh rate. Rumours indicate that the Google Pixel Fold will be priced at $1,799. (approximately ₹65,484). Google is also working on a flip phone that may be a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Google’s plans for 2024

The roadmap shows that Google is planning to launch the Google Pixel 8a in 2024 (codenamed Akita), along with the Google Pixel 9 lineup in late 2024. What’s interesting is that the Pixel 9 lineup may have two pro-level models and one regular model. The pro-level models will feature a 6.7-inch screen and a 6.3-inch screen. These smartphones may have the Tensor G4 chip.

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Samsung may unveil a foldable screen laptop with a virtual keyboard very soon

Samsung has been working on foldable devices for a few years now, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 being largely lauded as a high-functioning device that isn’t compromised by the folding technology. Now, the Korean manufacturer is working on a folding laptop, based on the recent patents filed.

The upcoming folding laptop will not be the first of its kind to enter the market. Lenovo has come out with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with a folding display. Similarly, the recently launched ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED has the largest folding screen available in the market at the moment. The patent for the same was filed all the way back in 2020. 

How will the Samsung folding laptop work?

As per the patent that has been filed, the Samsung folding laptop will allow users to fold it in half, thereby decreasing its size and the storage space required. This laptop is likely to have an OLED panel (like most folding devices) and may have a high refresh rate. 

While other folding laptops do come with virtual keyboards, Samsung’s offering will have a virtual trackpad along with the keyboard, which indicates that the laptop will have a touch screen. The schematics for this laptop indicate that the laptop will be quite thin when unfolded, and will come with dual USB Type C ports. These ports may support charging and data transferring functionalities. The laptop is also expected to have a regular selfie camera at the top of the display. The Samsung folding laptop may run on WIndows 11, and have a folding hinge that’s similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. 

Wondering if the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is worth the hefty price tag? Read our review on the same. 

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Samsung could be working on a foldable laptop patent shows an ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo-like design

In the last few years, foldable devices have turned many heads. While all the leading consumer technology brands are giving foldables a chance in their assembly lines, the South Korean tech giant Samsung has led the foldable smartphone market. Although other companies have consumer-grade folding smartphones in the market, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are available globally, making them a convenient choice for most enthusiasts. However, when it comes to other categories, such as foldable laptops, other brands like ASUS and Lenovo are ahead of Samsung.

Samsung foldable laptop’s patent reveals design

Well, that could change soon as Samsung works on a full-size foldable laptop. According to a report by 91mobiles, the company filed for a foldable laptop back in 2020. The patent was filed with the United States Design Patent and published on November 22, 2022. The patent shows that the Samsung foldable laptop has an ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo-like design. 

For those who are catching up, the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo has a conventional display and a secondary touch screen towards the top of the keyboard. However, instead of using a secondary display, Samsung's foldable laptop has one display that folds toward the bottom of the regular screen area and extends the display, pushing the keys towards the edge of the lower side. 

Additionally, a small part of the screen, right next to the keyboard, can be used as the trackpad. The publication has discovered multiple images of the design, all of which seem to depict a similar approach. As far as the user interface is concerned, it should show content in a continuous manner, i.e., the content should flow from the lower part of the screen (below the crease) to the upper part of the screen. 

The design could have certain drawbacks

Hence, users could have a larger screen to interact with the device instead of having a secondary screen. Although the device approaches the concept of foldable laptops in a new way, there could be certain drawbacks. The images suggest that the laptop will have a full-size keyboard, but the keys could travel less due to less space. 

Additionally, most users are accustomed to having a large trackpad at the centre of the chassis. Hence, having a smaller trackpad towards the right corner might make it difficult for some people to use it. Additionally, the foldable display will have a noticeable crease. However, the patent does not reveal any specifications of the Samsung foldable display; the laptop will likely be placed as a flagship product and hence, feature high-end components.

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Apple has reportedly postponed new MacBook Pros to 2023: Heres what you need to know

Apple's upcoming M2-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros might not launch till next march.

In contrast to earlier reports that claimed Apple might deliver the new devices before the end of the year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman now predicts a March launch, reports The Verge.

The release of the new MacBooks is expected to coincide with the release of the macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3, which are likely to be in early February and March, respectively.

According to Gurman, the company's most recent earnings call is another proof that the improved line of MacBook Pros won't be released this year. The CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, claimed that the business is "set" with its product lineup for the holiday season, whereas, Luca Maestri, the chief financial officer, believes that Mac revenue would "decline substantially" in December.

When the tech giant introduced the MacBook Pros last October, the devices increased Mac revenue by $10.9 billion, but it doesn't appear like the company expects the same this year. According to rumours, the M2 Max chip will have 12 CPU cores and up to 38 GPU cores, an upgrade from the M1 Max's 10 CPU cores and up to 32 GPU cores, the report said.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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