Xiaomi launched its latest flagship series, the Xiaomi 14 in India last week. The lineup includes two models — the vanilla Xiaomi 14 and the Xioami 14 Ultra smartphone. These new phones promise to offer a flagship smartphone experience, featuring next-generation Leica optics and are powered by the new Android 14-based Xiaomi HyperOS.Customers in India can now order both smartphones from the company’s official website.However, the less-expensive Xiaomi 14 is now available for purchase, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Reserve Edition is available only for pre-booking. Here are all the details: Xiaomi 14 series: Sale and pre-booking details Xiaomi 14 is available in the 12GB + 512 GB variant and will be available across multiple platforms – Mi.com, Xiaomi retail outlets, Amazon India and e-commerce platform Flipkart. Users can avail of a discount of Rs 5000 on ICICI Credit cards and Debit cards, and a further exchange bonus of Rs 5,000 on select devices and get their hands on the Xiaomi 14 for a net effective price of Rs 59,999. Additionally, users can also opt for a 24-month no-cost EMI option.Xiaomi has also opened pre-bookings for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Reserve Edition model which claims to offer even better photography performance. Users can pre-book the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which is available in limited units, for just Rs 9,999. The Reserve Edition will come with a limited-edition case, a 67mm filter adapter and other gifts. Early access sale starts on April 08 at 12 noon exclusively at Mi.com and across Mi Homes. Xiaomi Priority Club: All the details Xiaomi India has also rolled out exclusive benefits via Xiaomi Priority Club, a service for all Xiaomi premium smartphones including the Xiaomi 14 Series. These include a free Priority Pick-up and Drop; a guaranteed 2-hour repair turnaround time, or the customer will be given a standby device for uninterrupted use; half-yearly phone check-up and updates; and priority customer support.The other devices covered under Xiaomi Priority Club include – Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 13 Pro; and Xiaomi TVs- Mi QLED TV 75, Xiaomi OLED Vision TV 55 as well as Xiaomi Smart TV X 65 2023.

New Delhi: SIM swap and replacement fraud is increasingly common in the telecommunications industry. It occurs when fraudsters manipulate telecom providers into transferring a mobile phone number to a new SIM card often without the victim’s knowledge. This fraudulent practice enables unauthorised access to personal information, financial accounts, and services associated with the compromised phone number. To combat SIM swap and replacement fraud, starting July 1, amendments to Mobile Number Portability (MNP) regulations will be implemented, The telecom regulatory body Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said on June 28. (Also Read: Vodafone Idea Joins Jio, Airtel In Major Tariff Hike On Postpaid And Prepaid Plans : Check New Prices) According to TRAI, SIM swap or replacement refers to acquiring a new SIM card to replace a lost or non-functional one by the existing subscriber. TRAI rules also allow users to opt for Mobile Number Portability (MNP), enabling them to keep their mobile number when switching from one telecom provider to another within the country. With a view to improving the MNP process from time to time, the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations, 2009 have been amended eight times in the past.  The TRAI has also decided to introduce an additional criterion for rejection of the request for allocation of the Unique Porting Code through these amendment regulations. It further mandates that the UPC should not be allocated if the request for UPC has been made before the expiry of seven days from the date of SIM swap or replacement of the mobile number which was earlier ten days. (Also Read: Realme C61 With 5,000mAh Battery, HD+ Display Launched: Check Price, Specs, Offers & More)  In an explanation note, the telecom regulator stated that while some stakeholders believed that a 10-day wait period following a SIM swap or replacement was appropriate, others argued that a shorter wait period, such as two to four days, would be more reasonable and that a 10-day wait period may cause subscribers inconvenience, particularly in cases of urgent porting.  “These amendment regulations are aimed at curbing the porting of mobile numbers by way of fraudulent SIM swap/replacement by unscrupulous elements, TRAI added. (With ANI Inputs)

Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju is reportedly upset with the French IT company Atos. Reason is said to be delay in the delivery of two supercomputers by the French company to Indian weather forecasting institutes. According to a report in news agency PTI, the Earth Sciences Ministry had ordered two supercomputers worth $100 million from French firm Eviden, of the Atos Group, last year to enhance the computing capabilities of its institutions — the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).“I am more upset because the target we set was December. The Union Cabinet had already approved purchasing the supercomputer. We have only four petaflop capacity. We want to install up to 18 petaflop capacity,” Rijiju told PTI in a video interview.He said that the French company ran into some financial trouble and wanted the government to make payment to its subsidiary.Minister says that the delay is causing him “worry”Rijiju said that the delay has caused him lots of worry as the company has overshot the timeline. “But I think we will sort it out soon,” he said, adding that the government wanted to be “very correct in our position legally”.“We are ready to release the money because we want the machine immediately. The only problem is the amount is not small. So if we pay now, if the company is bankrupt or something happens, who will bail out,” the minister said.Rijiju further added that the government was taking some steps to speed up the delivery of the supercomputer but did not elaborate. “But I hope the French government will also intervene because we have a good understanding and a very good relationship with the French government.“Since it is a high-cost equipment, we want to ensure that the transaction happens duly and properly,” he said.“From outside, everything’s ready. It is only the problem with the main company. They want us to pay their subsidiary. We will pay only to a company whom we have entered an MoU with,” Rijiju said.The supercomputing system, based on Eviden’s BullSequana XH2000, is said to have a combined power capacity of up to 21.3 petaflops.Supercomputer at IITMThe supercomputer at the Pune-based IITM will provide 13 petaflops of computing power for atmosphere and climate research. As per the PTI report, it will integrate 3,000 CPU nodes using AMD EPYC 7643 processors and 26 GPU nodes through NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs. The system will benefit from the NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking platform with In-Network Computing, 3PB all flash and 29PB disk-based DDN EXAScaler ES400NVX2 storage and Micron high-technology memory.The existing computing facility at NCMRWF is 2.8 petaflops and at IITM is 4 petaflops, respectively.

New Delhi: Realme launched its budget-friendly ‘C’ series C61 smartphone in India on June 28. The smartphone is priced below Rs 10,000 and this affordable handset is available for purchase on Flipkart and Realme.com. Realme C61: Price & Offers – 4GB RAM / 64GB Storage: ₹7,699 – 4GB RAM / 128GB Storage: ₹8,499 – 6GB RAM / 128GB Storage: ₹8,999 (Initial sale price: ₹8,099) Meanwhile, during initial sale the 6GB RAM variant will be available for a special price of ₹8,099. Realme C61: Availability You can purchase the Realme C61 from Realme’s website, Flipkart, and authorised retail stores.The initial offer is available from today, June 28, until July. Realme C61: Colours The smartphone will be available in two colors: Safari Green and Marble Black. Realme C61: Specifications The Realme C61 is powered by a UNISOC T612 octa-core processor and comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It features a 5,000mAh battery and a 32MP primary sensor and ensures both long-lasting performance and high-quality photography. It also features an HD+ LCD display with a waterdrop-style notch at the top. It also offers “reinforced glass” for its display.

Bobby Kotick, the former head of Activision Blizzard, is reportedly considering buying TikTok, as the app could be banned in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reports that Kotick has talked to ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, about buying the app, which could cost hundreds of billions of dollars.This comes as US lawmakers introduce a new bill that would make ByteDance sell TikTok within six months or stop it from being available in US app stores.President Joe Biden has said he would approve the bill if it passes in Congress.The Wall Street Journal report adds that Kotick, the head of OpenAI, Sam Altman, discussed teaming up to buy TikTok at a dinner last week. Kotick’s interest in TikTok follows a rough end to his 30 years leading Activision Blizzard, which Microsoft acquired last year. The company faced a lawsuit saying it allowed sexual harassment and discrimination under Kotick’s leadership. The Wall Street Journal also said Kotick knew about bad behaviour and didn’t tell the board everything. Kotick was accused of harassment, but Activision Blizzard said the report was “misleading.”Lawmakers are worried about data privacy and TikTok’s ties to China. US President Biden, whose administration has banned the app already on state devices, has expressed his support for banning the app in the US. However, former President Donald Trump, who once wanted to ban TikTok, has changed his mind, saying a ban would help TikTok’s rivals, like Facebook and YouTube. As the bill against TikTok gains support, the app has asked its American users to speak up for it, sending messages telling users to call their representatives. The bill, which passed a committee last week, is expected to be approved when the House votes on Wednesday. If it passes, it will then go to the Senate, and then the bill will be signed by the President of the US.Former Activision boss reportedly wants to buy TikTok

Galaxy Unpacked event 2024: Samsung has officially confirmed the date of the Galaxy Unpacked event 2024, scheduled to take place in Paris, France at 3 pm CEST (6:30 pm IST). The event is set to take place on July 10 a focus on AI in the Galaxy Z series. Meanwhile, the tech giant Google plans to have its “Made by Google” event on August 13 this year.  It is important to note that Samsung is a core part of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hence, the company is using the big stage to host its big product announcement in front of the world.   #GalaxyAI is here. Join us as we unfold our story at Galaxy Unpacked on July 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Pre-reserve now and get benefits up to ₹ 7000*. Know more: https://t.co/HWz7S80O8R. *T&C apply. #SamsungUnpacked pic.twitter.com/VdaXM5Xq2e — Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) June 26, 2024 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event 2024: What To Expect South Korean electronics maker is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, the company is also expected to make an announcement related to mobile artificial intelligence (Galaxy AI) and the new tablet lineup, Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Ring, and new earphones at the event.  Notably, the Galaxy Ring was initially teased at the Galaxy Unpacked January 2024 event and later showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in February.  In India, the event livestream will kick off at 6:30 pm on the Samsung India website, Samsung newsroom, and Samsung’s official YouTube channel. Moreover, updates from the event will be available across Samsung’s social media handles.  Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event: Where To Watch Livestream In India: In India, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will be streamed at 6:30 pm on the Samsung India website, Samsung newsroom and Samsung official YouTube channel. Apart from this, the updates from the event will be available across Samsung’s social media handles. The in-person event will start at 3 pm (CEST) and it will be live-streamed online for a global audience.  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 (Expected Specs) The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC b processor. Both the devices could be packed with an AI feature specifically designed for foldable form factor. However, there will be seasonal upgrades in design, display, processor, protection, battery, and more.   Both foldable devices are anticipated to feature a 6.3-inch cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Inside, they are expected to sport a 7.6-inch bendable AMOLED display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate.  

Apple‘s Find My app has cost the city of Denver, US $3.76 million in compensation and damages. In 2022, the city’s police wrongly raided and ransacked an elderly woman’s home looking for a stolen truck and guns. According to a report by CNN, Denver police were seeking to recover a stolen truck loaded with guns, ammo and cash. For this, the police used Apple’s Find My technology on another iPhone to locate the vehicle.However, the police picked the wrong house out of a fairly wide area to storm in and catch the thieves. Due to this misplaced raid, 78-year-old Ruby Johnson filed a lawsuit against the police. As compensation, the city will be paying Johnson a $3.76 million award. Moreover, the defendant officers — Detective Gary Staab and Sgt. Gregory Buschy — were also sued as an individual. Denver police had previously cleared both men of wrongdoing, but the jury disagreed. How Apple’s Find My app played a role The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) brought the case on behalf of Johnson. The lawsuit mentioned that the raid was conducted based on an “alleged location ping from an iPhone’s Find My app that the officers did not understand and for which they had no training.” As per the complaint, the police relied on a “Find My” ping from an iPhone 11 that was probably still in the stolen truck. However, the area identified included parts of six other properties across parts of four city blocks.In a statement, Johnson’s attorney Tim Macdonald said: “We are disturbed by the lack of training or policy changes and hope that the amount of the punitive damages award will send a strong message that the police department must take seriously the constitutional rights of its residents.” The ACLU and the jury concluded that the two police officers who ordered the raid had no reason to single out Johnson’s house as the target. Also, the officers have to pay nearly $1.25 million each in punitive and compensatory damages. A Denver District Court clerk noted that the city has not yet filed an appeal of the verdict.

Lenovo Legion Tablet India Launch: Lenovo has confirmed the India launch of the Lenovo Legion Tablet, with pre-orders starting in July. The tablet was introduced to the global markets back in March this year. The Android gaming tablet is currently retailing in select markets in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) region. It is India’s first-ever gaming tablet, as the company claims. It is expected to be offered in grey colour options.  Lenovo Legion Tablet Pre-Order Date, Availability:  Consumers can pre-order the Lenovo Legion Tablet in India starting July 20. The pre-order information has been confirmed by a promotional banner on Flipkart’s mobile application. Hence, the Lenovo Legion Tablet will be available for purchase from Flipkart.  The price of the Lenovo Legion Tablet is set at EUR 599 (roughly Rs. 53,500) for the lone 12GB + 256GB option in the global market. However, the official India price is yet to be disclosed by the company. It is important to note that the Flipkart microsite, the Lenovo Legion Tablet will pack the same specifications as the global variant.  Lenovo Legion Tablet Specifications (Expected): The Indian variant of the Lenovo Legion Tablet is expected to come with an 8.8-inch QHD+ 2.5K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and will be backed by a 6,550mAh battery.  On the optics front, the tablet could be packed with a 13MP main camera and a secondary 2MP macro shooter. For selfies and video chats, there is an 8MP shooter on the front. The tablet might have come with three performance modes: Beast Mode, Balanced Mode, and Energy Saving Mode tailored to different usage scenarios.  For connectivity, the tablet may support Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E and DisplayPort 1.4 for connecting to external displays.  

If you have been planing to purchase a budget smartphone, then you can consider buying the Moto G54. Launched last year, the Moto G54 comes in two variants and both of them have receives a price cut. The Moto G54 features an FHD+ display and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. New priceMotorola launched the Moto G54 smartphone in September last year.The company launched the two variants of the smartphone — 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB priced at Rs 15,999 and Rs 18,999 respectively. The 8GB version of the smartphone has got a price cut of Rs 2,000 and it can now be purchased at Rs 13,999. On the other hand, the 12GB variant has got a price cut of Rs 3,000 and it is now selling at Rs 15,999. Customers can purchase the Moto G54 in Mint Green, Midnight Blue and Pearl Blue colour options. Moto G54 specificationsMoto G54 comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with 1080×2400 pixel resolution. The display offers 120Hz refresh rate and up to 560 nits of peak brightness level. The display of the smartphone is protected with a layer of Panda glass on top. The affordable Motorola smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset. The smartphone comes in two variants — 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB. Users can further expand the storage by adding a microSD card to up to 1TB.Moto G54 runs Android 13 operating system topped with company’s own layer of My UX. The smartphone sports a dual rear camera with 50MP main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. Front is home to a 16MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone comes equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Moto G54 comes with IP54 rating which makes the smartphone resistant to dust and splash. The smartphone is backed by a 6000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

New Delhi: Food delivery platforms are in high demand these days. Have you ever wondered what the total order count on a platform might be? Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has just introduced a new feature that lets users see the live order count on the platform. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced on X (formerly Twitter) that users can now see the total number of orders placed across India immediately after placing their own order. In his tweet, Goyal shared that when he placed an order around 11 am the count had already exceeded 250,000. This new feature is designed to improve the user experience by showing real-time activity on the platform. Deepinder Goyal shared in a post on X ,“A cool new update for everyone – You can now see the LIVE order count on @zomato for the day, right after you place your order. I just placed an order at around 11am, and the count was already over 250,000.” A cool new update for everyone – You can now see the LIVE order count on @zomato for the day, right after you place your order. I just placed an order at around 11am, and the count was already over 250,000. Have fun! pic.twitter.com/0RYdvPei3X — Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) June 21, 2024 The ordering experience on Zomato hasn’t changed for general users. However, the new live tracking feature adds a fun, game-like element by showing the trend of food deliveries across the country.