Xiaomi 14 Civi With Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, Dual Selfie Shooters Launched in India: Price & Specifications

Xiaomi 14 Civi has 6.55-inch curved AMOLED display

Wednesday, June 12, saw the debut of Xiaomi 14 Civi in India, becoming the 14th device in the company's range. The new phone is similar to other Xiaomi 14 series phones in that it has three 50-megapixel back cameras under the Leica brand and runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile chipset. A curved AMOLED display with a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits is a characteristic of the Xiaomi 14 Civi. A 4,700mAh battery that supports 67W cable rapid charging powers the device. Appearing to be a rebranded Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, available only in China, is the handset.

Xiaomi 14 Civi price in India, availability

The 8GB + 256GB model of the Xiaomi 14 Civi is priced at Rs. 42,999. The cost of the 12GB + 512GB variant is Rs. 47,999. It will go on sale starting on June 20 at 12:00pm IST through Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home shops, and Xiaomi's retail partners. It is available in the following colour options: Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, and Shadow Black.

Today at 2:00 pm, buyers who reserve a phone in advance will be eligible to get a complimentary Redmi 3 Active. Customers of ICICI bank can receive a discount of Rs. 3,000 while using their cards to make purchases. Additionally, the Xiaomi 14 Civi includes 100GB of Google One for six months and a three-month premium YouTube subscription. 

Specifications of the Xiaomi 14 Civi

The two SIM cards The 6.55-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display on the Xiaomi 14 Civi has a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 446ppi pixel density, and a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. It is powered by the HyperOS interface, which is based on Android 14. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and has 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage in addition to up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It has an internal T1 signal augmentation chip to increase network coverage and download performance in congested areas. It provides a cooling technology called IceLoop, which is said to operate three times as effectively as traditional vapour cooling systems. 

Like the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 Civi has a triple rear camera set with a Summilux lens that was co-engineered with Leica. It consists of a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with a 2x zoom, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter with a 120-degree field of view, and a 50-megapixel Light Fusion 800 image sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), f/1.63 aperture, and 25mm equivalent focal length. It features two 32-megapixel selfie cameras on the front.

The Xiaomi 14 Civi has 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NFC, and a USB Type-C connector as connectivity options. There are several sensors on board, including an IR blaster, proximity sensor, e-compass, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor. It has dual speakers that can handle Dolby Atmos. It supports a face unlock system powered by artificial intelligence and features an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

A 4,700mAh battery that supports 67W cable charging powers the Xiaomi 14 Civi. After 30 minutes of charging, the battery is supposed to offer up to 80 percent of its capacity. The phone weighs 177 grammes and is 157.2 x 72.77 x 7.4 mm in size.

OnePlus Pad Go with 11.3″ 2.4K 90Hz display, 4G LTE launched in India starting at Rs. 19999

 

As a strategic addition to its tablet portfolio, OnePlus has announced its latest tablet, the OnePlus Pad Go. This new tablet follows in the footsteps of the OnePlus Pad, which was released earlier this year.

The OnePlus Pad Go, like its predecessor, has a distinctive centered camera design. The tablet has an 11.35′′ 2.4K 90Hz display with narrow 7.5mm bezels and a 7:5 display ratio, similar to the OnePlus Pad.

The screen has 400 nits of adjustable brightness and Low Blue Light Technology. It eliminates screen flicker with DC dimming technology and has a Bedtime Mode to help you sleep better. TÜV Rheinland has approved the display as both a Full Care Display and a Circadian Friendly Display.

The OnePlus Pad Go has quad speakers that use OnePlus' Omnibearing Sound Field technology and support Dolby Atmos for high-quality audio. It has 8GB of RAM and storage capacities of 128GB and 256GB, which can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.

The OnePlus Pad Go offers up to 514 hours of standby life and 40 hours of music playback thanks to an 8,000mAh battery and 33W SUPERVOOC charging. It is available in LTE and Wi-Fi models and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99.

There's also an 8GB RAM, 128GB Wi-Fi model that offers mobile data sharing through a smartphone. It has 8MP rear and front cameras with EIS stabilization and the ability to capture films at 1080P/720P@30fps.

The OnePlus Pad Go, which runs OxygenOS 13.2 based on Android 13, links with OnePlus phones when they are close and logged into the same OnePlus account.

Screen mirroring, drag-and-drop file sharing, call and notification synchronization, and clipboard and picture gallery sharing between the tablet and OnePlus and OPPO smartphones are all supported.

Quick specifications: OnePlus Pad Go

• Display: 11.3″ 2.4K 90Hz LCD display; 2408 x 1720 resolution, 400 nits, 260PPI, 96% NTSC, 86.40% Screen-to-body ratio, 1500:1 Contrast ratio
• Audio: Dolby Atmos Quad Speakers
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X; Up to 256GB UFS 2.2; microSD expandable up to 1TB
• Processor: MediaTek Helio G99
• Battery: 8000mAh; 33W SUPERVOOC; Type-C
• Connectivity: 4G LTE (Optional), Bluetooth v5.2 (SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC, aptX); Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n/WLAN 2.4G/WLAN 5.1G/WLAN 5.8G
• Operating System: OxygenOS 13.2
• Camera: Rear – 8MP (EIS); Front – 8MP; Video: 1080P/720P@30fps
• Sensors: Geomagnetic sensor, Light sensor, Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope and Gyroscope
• Dimensions (H x W x T) cm: 25.512 x 18.804 x 0.689; Weight: 532g
• Color: Twin Mint

Pricing and availability

The OnePlus Pad Go will be available for purchase starting on October 20th. You can also pre-order it online or at OnePlus Experience Stores starting from October 12th at 12 pm. Here are the prices:

• OnePlus Pad Go 8GB+128GB Wi-Fi: Rs. 19,999
• OnePlus Pad Go 8GB+128GB LTE: Rs. 21,999
• OnePlus Pad Go 8GB+256GB LTE: Rs. 23,999

You can buy the OnePlus Pad Go from various places, including Amazon.in, Flipkart, Oneplus.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, Reliance, Croma, and other offline partner outlets across India.

Launch offers

Pre-order Bonuses

• Pre-order the OnePlus Pad Go starting October 12th to get an instant bank discount of Rs. 2,000.
• Additionally, pre-order customers will receive a free OnePlus Pad Go Folio Cover worth Rs. 1,399.

Bank Offers

• ICICI Bank and OneCard customers can enjoy bank offers at OnePlus Experience Stores, OnePlus.in, and offline partner stores.
• SBI customers can access bank offers on Amazon.
• ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and Axis Bank customers can avail bank offers on Flipkart.

Red Cable Club (RCC) Benefits

RCC members can enjoy benefits of up to Rs. 2000 when purchasing the OnePlus Pad and OnePlus Pad Go on OnePlus.in.

OnePlus Pad Go to launch in India tomorrow: Expected price, specs and other details

OnePlus is all set to launch its latest Android tablet in India. The company has already confirmed that it will launch the OnePlus Pad Go Android tablet in India on October 6. The device is said to be the toned down version of the OnePlus Pad which the company launched earlier this year. It is also said that the tablet will come at an affordable price tag.

OnePlus Pad Go: confirmed specifications

The Chinese smartphone maker has confirmed that OnePlus Pad Go will sport a 2.4K resolution display. The Android tablet will sport a 11.35-inch screen with 7:5 aspect ratio.

OnePlus Pad Go will house quad-speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and promises to offer an immersive audio experience. The tablet comes with low blue-light technology and intelligent brightness which claims to reduce eye strain.

The OnePlus Pad Go will come in two variants — one with LTE connectivity and other with 5G cellular support. The device packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. The tablet will pack an 8,000 mAh battery and come with 33W fast charging support.

OnePlus Pad Go: Design

The upcoming OnePlus Pad Go will be more affordable and it will sport the same design aesthetics as the OnePlus Pad. "It packs in the same ergonomic design as the OnePlus Pad. This includes the curved-edge design, the distinctive green tone, and the centred camera layout, chosen for its ability to precisely capture the user's perspective. We have consciously retained key design elements to establish a unified visual identity throughout the Pad series," said OnePlus in a statement.

The rear design of the OnePlus Pad Go artfully blends two distinct shades of green, complemented by a collage of textures, featuring both a bright matte metal and glossy finish. The device will come in a Twin Mint colour optiom

OnePlus Pad Go: Expected price

Multiple online reports suggest that the company may price the OnePlus Pad Go under Rs 26,000.

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro launching today: time, expected price, specs

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro series prices and specifications will be revealed today during the global launch event, although much about the phones has been revealed already. The Pixel Watch 2 will also be announced and we expect to see Google announce the release of the stable Android 14 OS. So, here’s a rundown of everything we expect to see at the Google Pixel 8 event along with its live-stream video link and other details.

Google Pixel 8 launch event time, how to watch online

The Google Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Watch 2 will be launching at the Made by Google event today, i.e., October 4th at 7:30 PM IST.

You can watch the Google Pixel 8 launch via the YouTube live-stream video below:

Made by Google event: what to expect?

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro expected price, availability details

The Pixel 8 could start at USD 699 (roughly around Rs 58,097) and the Pixel 8 Pro could begin at USD 899 (roughly around Rs 74,720). The new Pixels will go on pre-orders from today itself. In India, the Pixel 8 lineup will be available on Flipkart.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro specifications (expected)

MODELS	PIXEL 8	PIXEL 8 PRO
Display	6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with 60Hz-120Hz refresh rate	6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate.
Front camera	10.5MP	10.5MP
Rear cameras	50MP+12MP (ultrawide)	50+48MP (ultrawide)+48MP telephoto zoom up to 30x
Processor	Google Tensor G3	Google Tensor G3
Software	Android 14	Android 14
Memory	8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage	12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
Battery	4,575mAh battery, 27W fast charging, 18W wireless charging	5,050mAh battery, 30W fast charging, 23W wireless charging
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC
Others	In-display fingerprint scanner, Face recognition, IP68 dust and water resistance	In-display fingerprint scanner, Face recognition, and IP68 dust and water resistance
Colours	Obsidian, Hazel and Rose	Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay

Consumer Court Fines Flipkart Rs 20,000 for Canceling Customer’s Order

In a significant judgment, a consumer court in Berhampur, Odisha, has imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the leading e-commerce company, Flipkart, for canceling a customer's order and directed the penalty amount to be given to the aggrieved customer.

After a long legal battle, Gandhi Behera emerged victorious against Flipkart, bringing him relie after a year of struggling for justice. Flipkart has promptly handed him a cheque for Rs 20,000, as per reports.

According to the complaint, Gandhi spotted a pair of shoes on Flipkart's platform while browsing. Originally priced at Rs 4,999, the shoes were available at a discounted price of Rs 975. Without any hesitation, Gandhi placed an order for the shoes online and eagerly awaited their delivery.

However, his excitement turned into disappointment when he discovered that Flipkart had canceled his order the following day. A dejected Gandhi attempted to contact the company's helpline and express his grievances but was met with rejection. Nobody was willing to hear his complaints regarding the cancellation of his order.

Havmg grown frustrated with his attempts to resolve the matter, Gandhi approached the National Consumer helpline, which advised him to file a complaint with the local consumer court. Following this advice, Gandhi approached the Ganjam District Consumer Court and lodged a complaint against Flipkart. In his complaint, he accused Flipkart of promoting fake offers to entice customers, canceling orders without customers' consent, and causmg mental distress. After a thorough evaluation of the case, the district court acknowledged and defended Gandhi's rights as a customer, imposmg a penalty of Rs 20,000 on Flipkart. In compliance with the court's orders, Flipkart promptly presented Gandhi with a cheque for Rs 20,000, according to repotts.

An Amitabh Bachchan advert has landed Flipkart in big trouble with mobile phone retailers

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Smartphone retailers have accused Flipkart of misleading buyers with an advertisement featuring Amitabh Bachchan, claiming that online platforms offer better deals. In the advertisement, Bachchan says that the mobile deals offered by Flipkart will not be available at retail stores. The All India Mobile Retailers Association has written to leading smartphone brands, asking them to clarify that these statements are not accurate.

 

Smartphone retailers have called out an advertisement by Flipkart featuring Amitabh Bachchan which they allege misleads buyers into believing online platforms offer better deals this festive season. In a Hindi advertisement by the online retailer, aired to promote its upcoming festive sales, the film star could be heard saying that the kind of mobile deals Flipkart is offering will not be available at retail stores.

Reacting to the advertisement, the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA), which represents 150,000 mobile retailers, has written to leading smartphone brands to highlight the issue and also ask the brand heads to “issue either a joint or individual statement in prominent news media outlets, publicly clarifying that these statements are not accurate.”

“Our purpose in addressing you is to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent wave of derogatory advertisements that have been proliferating across various online platforms, social media, and print media. These advertisements have been influencing the buying behaviour of customers through false and misleading statements, such as the one promoted by Flipkart with the endorsement of the mega star, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, stating, ‘yeh Dukan per nahin milne wala’ (This will not be found in stores),” AIMRA said in its letter to smartphone brands. ET has reviewed copies of the letter.

Flipkart, meanwhile, has made the ad private on YouTube. Emails to the company did not elicit a response till press time.

Apple Identifies Problems Causing iPhone 15 Getting too hot

Apple has said that the device may feel warmer in the first few days "after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity."

The upcoming iOS 17 bug fix will not reduce performance to address the iPhone's temperature

Washington: Apple announced on Saturday that it has uncovered a few vulnerabilities that may cause new iPhones to run hotter than planned, including a fault in the iOS 17 software that will be resolved in a future update.

After reports that the new phones are overheating, Apple has stated that the device may feel warmer in the first few days "after setting up or restoring the device due to increased background activity."

"Another issue includes certain recent modifications to third-party apps that are causing them to overwhelm the system," Apple explained, adding that the company is working with app developers on remedies that are being handed out.

According to the business, the third-party applications triggering the issue include the game Asphalt 9, Meta's Instagram, and Uber. Instagram addressed the problem with its app on September 27.

The impending iOS 17 bug update will not impact performance to address the iPhone's temperature.

The Cupertino, California-based business stated that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max do not overheat owing to the design, rather the new titanium shells result in superior heat dissipation compared to previous stainless steel versions.

Apple also stated that the issue poses no safety or harm risk and would have no long-term impact on the phone's performance.

Apple blames vulnerabilities in iOS 17 and apps like Instagram for causing iPhone 15s overheat.

According to Forbes, the iOS 17.1 update will fix bugs that are causing iPhone 15 overheating, as well as upgrades that are already being rolled out to third-party apps.

According to Forbes, Apple has recognised consumer concerns over overheating iPhone 15 and 15 Pro phones, but has stated that, contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with the phone's mechanical design. According to Forbes, an update to Instagram, version 302, was launched on September 27th, to solve some of the difficulties. Apple also claims that the thermal concerns pose no safety risk, but that other circumstances, such as USB-C power adapters with more-than-20W charging and background processing that happens quickly after a phone is recovered, might cause a phone to become warmer than an iPhone user is accustomed to.

The firm also informed Forbes that the update, which should be included in iOS 17.1, would not result in throttled performance, as some have speculated, including Apple supply chain expert Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple made several significant modifications with the iPhone 15 phones, including the new A17 Pro CPU manufactured on TSMC's 3nm process and the usage of titanium in the frame's construction. The CPU and its powerful six-core GPU are expected to be one of the main selling points of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max because it allows the game to run graphics-intensive games like Resident Evil Village, which is due out later this year, at near-console quality.

According to Bloomberg, an unidentified Apple official particularly mentions Instagram, Uber, and the game Asphalt 9 as applications that may cause the devices to "run warmer than normal."