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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Oppo Reno 14 series mobile launch on July 3: Expectations
Oppo has officially confirmed the launch of its new generation Reno series, the Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro. The smartphones will debut on July 3, 2025, in India with upgraded specifications, features, and offerings. Oppo has also been teasing smartphone features, revealing processor, camera features, AI-powered features, and much more to create the hype. The Oppo Reno 14 Pro is already confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chip and a massive 6200mAh battery for a long-lasting performance. Therefore, if it's time for you to upgrade your smartphone, then know what the Reno 14 series has in store just ahead of the launch. Oppo Reno 14 series launching in India, here's everything you need to know about the mid-rangers.(Oppo) Also read: Oppo Reno 14 Pro confirmed to feature a 50MP ultra-wide lens, 6,200mAh battery, and more Design and display: The Oppo Reno 14 series retains a similar design profile as its predecessor, however, with a new matte-finish rear panel. Both models will come with a triple camera setup and could offer IP68/IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance. For display, the Oppo Reno 14 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. Whereas, the Reno 14 may feature a 6.59-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution. Also read: Apple reportedly planning to buy Perplexity AI to power future Siri upgrades and AI-driven search features Camera: The Reno 14 Pro is expected to come with a triple camera setup that may include a 50MP main camera with an OmniVision OV50E sensor, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and it's confirmed to feature a 50MP telephoto lens with a Samsung JN5 sensor and 3.5x lossless optical zoom. Oppo also teases that the smartphone will offer 120x digital zoom capabilities. On the other hand, the Reno 14 could come with a similar telephoto lens, but with a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX882 sensor, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. Oppo has also confirmed to bring AI-powered camera features such as AI Voice Enhancer, AI Recompose, AI Perfect Shot, AI Editor 2.0, AI Livephoto 2.0, and AI Style Transfer. Also read: Oppo Reno 13 Pro 5G review: Well-balanced smartphone with AI smarts, but not without trade-offs Performance and battery: The Oppo Reno 14 Pro is confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 processor paired with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB internal storage. Whereas, the Reno 14 is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor. In terms of battery life, the Reno 14 Pro is confirmed to be backed by a 6200mAh battery that may support 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Whereas, the Reno 14 is expected to be backed by a 6000mAh battery with 80W charging support.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Nothing Phone 3 launch on July 1: Display, camera, performance, and everything we know so far
Nothing Phone 3 is just 5 days away from its global debut, and we have all been waiting to get a glimpse of the new flagship. Well, the design of the smartphone has been kept under wraps, yet several leaks about the smartphone specs and features have been making the rounds on social media platforms. Based on rumours, we may have an idea of what the UK-based smartphone brand will reveal during the launch. Therefore, if you have been planning to get your hands on the Nothing Phone 3, then here's everything you need to know about the smartphone ahead of the July 1 launch. Nothing Phone 3 tipped to come with a bigger battery and fast charging capabilities.(Nothing) Also read: Understand the key specs that matter most when buying a budget laptop Nothing has been quite secretive about the Nothing Phone 3 design, creating much curiosity among fans. The company has been sharing several small glimpses of the smartphone design, but it has not yet revealed it officially. However, Nothing has confirmed that it's killing the Glyph light interface and bringing a new Glyphn Matrix to the top-right corner of the smartphone. Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis is also teasing a new button, which has also become a part of speculation. Apart from these, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to retain a transparent rear panel, and it may also feature the new Essential Key. In terms of the display, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5k resolution. As of now, we are yet to know about display brightness and durability enhancements. Also read: Apple reportedly planning to buy Perplexity AI to power future Siri upgrades and AI-driven search features Nothing Phone 3 performance and Geekbench scores The Nothing Phone 3 has also appeared on the Geekbench listing, revealing the smartphone's performance cores with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. It was revealed that the smartphone achieved 2,076 points in single-core testing and 6,577 points in multi-core testing. The smartphone is expected to offer up to 16GB of RAM and run on an Android 15-based OS. Now, to get greater insights into Nothing Phone 3's performance, we may have to wait until launch and real-life testing to see if it's worth the hype. Nothing Phone 3 camera The Nothing Phone is anticipated to feature a 50MP triple camera setup, which may include a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and finally a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front, it may also include a 50MP selfie camera. As of now, we are yet to know about the camera sensors, their type and size, to gain more details about the image quality and overall camera performance. Also read: Big tech's tariff troubles: Why US trade policy has Silicon Valley on edge Nothing Phone 3 battery upgrades The Nothing Phone 3, with the model number A024, has received the FCC certification as the launch is just around the corner. The certification reveals that the smartphone could pack a 5150 mAh battery that may support 65W wired fast charging. This showcases a significant upgrade over the Nothing Phone 2's 4700mAh battery. Additionally, the smartphone also surpasses some of the ultra-flagship smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Alongside a bigger battery, Nothing has also increased the charging speed from 45W to 65W, which may also lower the charging time in comparison to the predecessor. Nothing Phone 3 price The Nothing Phone 3 is tipped to be priced at £800 in the UK and $799 in the US for the base storage model, which is expected to be 12GB and 256GB of storage. Therefore, we can speculate that the Phone 3 could be priced between Rs.70000 to Rs.80000 in India.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Android is currently optimised for…: Why Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas wants Google to rebuild its operating system
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas wants Google to rebuild its Android operating system. He noted that Android is more optimised for the tech giant's ad-driven business model than for enabling AI-powered experiences for smartphone users. Srinivas took to the social media platform X (earlier Twitter) to share his opinion that highlights a potential conflict as AI assistants become more common in smartphones. With this post, he questions whether current platforms, particularly those tied to advertising like Android, can evolve into intelligent, agentic systems that will primarily serve users. Srinivas questions whether Android's current priorities are aligned with the emerging era of AI agents , which are designed to interact proactively with users. What Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas said about Android In his X post, Srinivas wrote: 'Android needs to be rebuilt for AI. It's currently optimised for preserving Google's ad business rather than a truly agentic OS.' With this post, he suggests that to achieve significant advancements in AI-first mobile computing, Google may need to make some fundamental changes to the operating system itself, rather than merely adding AI features as layers. This suggestion comes as Perplexity develops Comet, an AI browser that will compete with Google by offering query responses with inline citations. This criticism comes at a time when Google is under increasing pressure on several fronts. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Apple executives have internally discussed the possibility of acquiring Perplexity AI, with M&A chief Adrian Perica reportedly raising the idea with senior leaders, including services head Eddy Cue. Recently, Srinivas also suggested that Google's key weakness lies in its heavy reliance on high-margin search advertising , which remains far more profitable than its other businesses, like YouTube, cloud services, or AI initiatives. At the recently held Sohn Investment Conference, Srinivas explained how the Android-maker is trapped by its success. He noted, 'This is the first time in two decades that Google is extremely vulnerable.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple's Quiet AI Gambit Raises Eyebrows
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has quietly kicked off talks with two buzzy AI startups as it scrambles to bolster its lagging generative-AI chops. First up, former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's new venture, Thinking Machines Lab, just wrapped a $2 billion fundraising at a $10 billion valuationand Apple held initial meetings to explore a potential tie-up, though those discussions never advanced past the preliminary stage. Around the same time, senior vice president Eddy Cue revealed that Apple's services team has begun exploring an acquisition or partnership with Perplexity AI to infuse generative search into Safari and cut its hefty reliance on Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) search-ad deal. Thinking Machines Lab boasts reasoning models that rival top U.S. competitors while running at a fraction of the cost, a claim that has lit up investor interest even without a public product. Perplexity AI, meanwhile, has caught Apple's eye with its conversational search interface and might offer Apple a way to deliver more natural, chat-driven results directly within its browser. Neither path is locked inApple's famously cautious M&A culture means both options could stall or pivotbut both moves signal a clear shift in strategy: instead of waiting for a homegrown breakthrough, Apple is hunting for ready-made solutions that can plug into its ecosystem. As every major platform jockeys for an AI edge, Apple's ability to bolt on or buy innovative startups could decide whether Siri and Safari stay relevant or fall further behind. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Perplexity AI adds 'schedule task' option on WhatsApp chatbot: How it works
Perplexity AI's WhatsApp bot now allows users to schedule daily tasks like news updates and reminders using natural language. No extra apps needed, just save the contact and start chatting New Delhi Perplexity has introduced a new feature to its AI chatbot on WhatsApp, enabling users to schedule tasks and receive updates at set times. With this new feature, the US-based artificial intelligence company brings an agentic experience to the messaging platform. Aravind Srinivas, CEO and co-founder of Perplexity, announced the update in a LinkedIn post, stating that the bot can now send periodic news alerts and custom reminders using natural language instructions. 'This is the first time you get to feel a basic assistant on WhatsApp that sends periodic news alerts, custom reminders at a frequency you set—all in simple natural language,' Srinivas wrote. Perplexity bot on WhatsApp: How the new feature works In a shared example, Srinivas asked the bot: 'What's the latest news between Israel and Iran?' The bot responded with a summary of recent reports. He then followed up with: 'Can you send me an update on this every morning?' The bot confirmed the task by replying: 'I've scheduled the following tasks for you: Send daily updates about the latest news between Israel and Iran every morning PDT.' The bot also added that users can tap below or ask again at any time to modify or cancel a scheduled task. The new functionality is designed to help users with recurring reminders such as taking medicine, drinking water multiple times a day, or receiving regular news updates. Importantly, this functionality is integrated directly within WhatsApp. How to use scheduled actions on Perplexity AI's WhatsApp bot Add the contact: Save +1 (833) 436-3285 to your phone contacts. Open WhatsApp: Refresh your contacts and locate Perplexity AI. Start chatting: Begin a conversation—no additional app is required. Set a task: Use natural prompts like 'Remind me to drink water at 5pm every day' or 'Send me daily news on climate change.' Recently, Perplexity rolled out a new feature for its chatbot on X (formerly Twitter), allowing users to generate AI-powered short videos with audio. By tagging @AskPerplexity and including a prompt in a post, users receive an eight-second video response featuring background music, visuals, and spoken narration. The feature has sparked a rise in user engagement, with many exploring its creative possibilities. Notably, Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT have introduced schedule tasks feature a long time back but they require users to download their dedicated apps in order to use the feature.
