Activision Blizzard Accused of Spying on Employees, Threatening Them

Activision Blizzard violated US labour law by illegally surveilling employees during a walkout and threatening to shut down internal chat channels as a union sought to organize its workers, a federal labour agency said on Friday. The Communication Workers of America union (CWA) has accused the Call of Duty maker of a series of illegal labour practices.

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Asphalt 9: Legends Adds the Lamborghini Revuelto to Coincide With Real-World Release

Asphalt 9: Legends has added the brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto as an unlockable car. The news comes after the Italian car manufacturer revealed its newest flagship V12 hybrid car to the world on March 30. Starting today, players can participate in an exclusive in-game event to unlock and add the Lamborghini Revuelto to their garage. The event ends on April 27 and pro...

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Realme Narzo N55 launch date tipped, could hit the market in April

Realme is expected to introduce their new Narzo flagship line N-series in the Indian market pretty soon.  As we wait for the launch, many rumours are doing rounds on the internet. Various online reports have claimed that Realme's new offering the Narzo N55 will be launched in the Indian market on 12th April 2023 at 12.30PM.

Further reports revealed that the phone will be available on Amazon and Realme's official website after the launch.

Realme Narzo N55 specs and features

Talking about the specs, various online leaks have revealed some information. So, the Narzo N55 will be available in 4 storage options, i.e.- 4GB+ 64GB, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+ 64GB, 6GB+128GB.

It will be marketed as a mid-range gaming phone. The launch will give a tough competition in the mid-range gaming phone market which is currently dominated by the Chinese brands.

The reports even reveal that the phone will be available in two colour options - Prime Black and Prime Blue.

There is no official confirmation from Realme regarding any of this but Realme has been giving hints about the launch by releasing teasers for the N-series smartphones.

Realme recently launched the Realme C55 which features a Mini Capsule notch which may be inspired by the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro. The functionality of the pill-shaped notch is that it shows the battery alerts on the device. Here are the specifications of Realme C55:

Realme C55 specifications

Realme C55 is equipped with a 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display. The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate. Realme C55 is backed by the Mediatek Helio G88 processor paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs on the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 operating system. Realme C55 has a dual camera setup on the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It sports an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 33-watt fast charging support.

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BAFTA Games Awards 2023 Winners: Vampire Survivors Crowned Best Game, God of War Ragnarök Bags Six Trophies, and More

Indie darling Vampire Survivors was crowned Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards 2023, beating God of War Ragnarök, which secured six trophies. Christopher Judge won the award for Best Performance for his role as Kratos in GoW Ragnarök, while Laya Deleon Hayes bagged one for the Supporting Role as Angrboda the Jötunn. Meanwhile, Elden Ring won trophies for Best Mult...

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Dell launches new Inspiron series in India, powered by 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs

Dell Technologies has launched its latest Inspiron series in India, including the Inspiron 14 and Inspiron 14 2-in-1 models, which are designed to provide enhanced performance and connectivity. The devices are powered by the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and come with LPDDR5 memory, providing faster data transfer rates for multitasking. The Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is also equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor and LPDDR4 memory, which Dell claims can further boost the laptops' efficiency.

The Inspiron laptops feature a 16:10 aspect ratio display, which Dell claims can create an immersive viewing experience for entertainment and productivity. They also come with Dolby Atmos spatial audio technology and Dell ComfortView software, which helps reduce harmful blue light emissions that can cause eye strain. Additionally, the devices feature an FHD camera, dual microphones, background noise reduction AI, and a manual camera privacy shutter for added safety.

Dell Inspiron 14 and Inspiron 14 2-in-1specs and features

Dell claims that the Inspiron series offers superior performance and connectivity, thanks to the 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. The laptops feature Wi-Fi 6E for fast data transfer rates, and Dell's ExpressCharge technology, which can charge the laptop to 80% in an hour, providing a long-lasting experience for users. The Intel Thunderbolt 4 port allows for high-speed data transfer rates and connection to an external display with a display adapter.

The Inspiron 14 2-in-1 model has a 360-degree hinge that allows the device to switch between four different modes, making it capable of sketching, designing, and streaming while on the go. It also has a touch screen and an optional active pen for interactive use.

The Inspiron laptops are environmentally conscious and come in packaging made from 100% recycled and renewable materials. Dell also uses seamless logo technology in the lid, reducing waste in the manufacturing process.

The new Inspiron range will be available for purchase from Dell Exclusive Stores and select Large Format Retail stores starting April 07, 2023, with prices starting at ₹64,990 for the Inspiron 14, ₹79,990 for the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (Intel edition), and ₹82,190 for the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (AMD edition).

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E3 2023 cancelled after Sony, Microsoft and more pull out of event

It’s finally happened. E3 2023 has now been cancelled after companies like Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft and Microsoft decided to pull out of the event. Without the support of these giants, it was a no-brainer to cancel E3 this year. The event was heading towards a downward trajectory after its last 2019 event with a more corporatized feel to it. Add to the fact that companies realized that they could reach just as many people on their own through digital presentations and the like. We’ve seen the rise of PlayStation’s State of Play and Nintendo Direct take over the space that an event like E3 would normally occupy. 

E3 2023 cancelled after major gaming companies pull out

Speaking to Kotaku, the Entertainment Software Association stated that the 2023 event was not able to create the “sustained interest necessary to execute it in a way that would showcase the size, strength, and impact of our industry.”. The official E3 account also confirmed the news stating that all physical and digital E3 events in 2023 have been cancelled. It’s a sad day for gamers, but the organisers have no one to blame but themselves. The ESA can blame the pandemic and the current recession as reasons for the cancellation but at the end of the day, they just did not listen to gamers and this is the result. 

News on #E32023 from the source. pic.twitter.com/BK7TUlb8mZ

— E3 (@E3) March 30, 2023

The organisers did try to revive the event as a digital-only show but subsequent attempts to revive the event fell by the wayside and we find ourselves here today. It’s clear that companies can now craft their presentations and can reach the exact target audience but there was something about the absolute cringe that E3 would always deliver. Oh well, there’s always the Game Awards for that now. 

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could feature a 144Hz refresh rate display and more

In February, Samsung released its highly anticipated Galaxy S23 series, featuring cutting-edge technology and premium features. However, speculations about the upcoming Galaxy S24 series have already begun circulating online. 

It is expected that Samsung could launch the same three models with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series as the company launched in the Galaxy S23 series; Standard, Plus and Ultra. The South Korea-based tech-giant company will launch the Galaxy S24 series next year, reportedly. 

A leak by SamLover revealed the specs of these phones. Up first, The top in the line model, Galaxy S24 Ultra could see a refresh rate of 144Hz. This is a big upgrade as until now Samsung only features refresh rates up to 120Hz. So, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will become the first Samsung phone to come with a 144Hz if the rumour is true. This will let users experience smoother animations and better gaming.

Further, it also revealed that it could be powered by Qualcomm yet unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and it will be equipped with UFS 4.1 storage. They could possibly run on Android 14-based One UI 6.0. 

On the camera front, the Ultra model could feature the same 200-megapixel sensors but with some improvements to the camera which will allow for better zooming. Also, the tech giant could include satellite connectivity in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series, as revealed by the report.

However, one should note that nothing is confirmed just yet. So do take this information with a grain of salt. 

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5 Vivo X Fold 2 features expected ahead of launch

Vivo X Fold 2 could break cover next month as the second-gen foldable phone from the brand. The brand has already showed off the device to the public at an event in China. The still of the phone from the event thus appeared on the microblogging website, Weibo. We can see the Vivo VP of products, Huang Tao heralding the device to the media as an “all-round and light foldable phone”. 

So, based on the leaks, rumours, and official revelations, here’s everything we expect the Vivo foldable to bring:

Vivo X Fold 2 features (Expected)

1. Vivo X Fold 2 could launch in a red colour with the rear camera island’s design reminiscent of the Vivo X90 series.

2. Vivo X Fold 2 could feature a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP primary and two 12MP auxiliary sensors. Vivo could be partnering with Zeiss for the cameras. 

3. Under the hood, the Vivo foldable could be sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

4. The software onboard could be Android 13 with OriginOS 13 skin. If the folding phone makes its way to global markets, it could bring FuntouchOS UI.

5. Powering all of these could be a 4,800mAh battery with 120W wired charging support

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The newly launched Redmi Note 12 4G compared against Realme 9i 5G and Samsung Galaxy F14 5G

Redmi Note 12 4G has launched in India at a starting price of ₹14,999 and here we compare it to the comparatively priced Realme 9i and Samsung Galaxy F14 5G. Here are the spec differences between the three. Notably, both of its competitors are 5G phones. Let’s see if the Redmi phone compensates for the lack of 5G in other areas. Here are the spec differences between the three.

Redmi Note 12 4G vs Realme 9i vs Samsung Galaxy F14 5G

1. Display

Redmi Note 12 4G comes with a 120Hz AMOLED panel while the other two offer 90Hz LCD screens only. Samsung offers a PLS LCD while Realme uses an IPS technology. Redmi gives a punch hole display while the others have waterdrop notch.

2. Camera

On the back, all three phones offer a 50MP primary snapper. Redmi also gives an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. Realme gives a 2MP portrait sensor and 2MP macro module, while Samsung offers a 2MP macro sensor as the secondary one.

As for the front, Redmi and Samsung give a 13MP selfie camera whilst the Realme phone presents an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls.

3. Processor

Redmi Note 12 4G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 SoC, the Realme 9i 5G by Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, and Samsung Galaxy F14 by Exynos 1330 processor.

4. Battery 

The Redmi and Realme phone carry a 5000mAh battery, but Samsung has a bigger 6000mAh battery. Redmi Note 12 4G supports 33W fast charging. Meanwhile, Realme 9i 5G is compatible with 18W charging and Samsung Galaxy F14 is backed by a faster 25W charging speed.

5. Variants and pricing

Redmi Note 12 4G is available in 6+64GB at ₹14,999 and 6+128GB at ₹16,999.

Realme 9i 5G, meanwhile, comes in 4+64GB (₹14,900) and 6+128GB (₹16,999) SKUs.

And finally, the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G can be bought in 4+64GB memory configuration for ₹14,490, and 6+128GB variant for ₹15,990. 

For more details, check out the respective product pages of Redmi Note 12 4G, Realme 9i 5G, and Samsung Galaxy F14 5G.

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Nokia X30 5G Review: Unnecessarily expensive

Nokia X30 5G is priced at Rs 47,999 onwards in India, but we weren’t able to find much that justifies this price. Not to take away the credit, the Nokia X30 5G has a good design. I like how the smartphone looks, the in-hand feel, and the size. However, the moment you turn the smartphone on, it does not feel premium at all.

There is no doubt that smartphones are becoming more and more expensive with each passing day. Not too long ago, flagship smartphones cost somewhere around the Rs 40,000 mark. Today, some of the top flagships are priced at double or more the value. While the price rise is directly related to inflation, there are still some products that just don’t make sense in terms of their pricing. After testing the Nokia X30 5G smartphone for about a week, I can’t help but wonder the same about this smartphone. The Nokia X30 5G is priced at ₹47,999 in India, and for this price, you don’t get your money's worth. Here’s why:

Nokia X30 5G: Design

Just by the looks of it, the Nokia X30 5G looks pretty nice. The smartphone isn’t too big or bulky, and it has a pretty good-looking back panel with a brushed silver camera module that sits proportionately on the top left corner of the back. The Nokia branding is bang in the middle of the back panel, and we get the regulatory stuff at the bottom.  

The back panel is polycarbonate. Nokia is going big on sustainability. The company’s most eco-friendly phone’s plastic back is made of 65% recycled plastic. The in-hand feel of this feels slightly better than regular polycarbonate backs. This feels denser. Further, we get an aluminium frame, which is made of 100 per cent recycled aluminium! That is good. The frame also feels pretty strong, adding to the overall in-hand feel of the Nokia X30 5G.

Up front, we get a pretty standard hole-punch display with symmetrical bezels. The chin and the top bezel here are thicker than the side bezels. Furthermore, the size is also very good. I’m a person who likes smaller smartphones and this, with the 6.43-inch display is pretty good. Not too big, not too small.

Overall, this is a good design approach from Nokia. The smartphone is easy to hold and use with one hand,  the in-hand feel is decent, and it is made of eco-friendly materials. The camera module also looks good with the grey-white dual-tone finish and sits proportionately at the top left corner of the back.

Nokia X30 5G: Display

While everything is good in terms of design, it is the display where we start seeing the unjustifiable price tag of the Nokia X30 5G. The Nokia X30 5G has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display is also claimed to have a peak brightness of 700 nits.

The picture quality of this display is decent. The colours are a bit saturated and bright, but that gives it a very vibrant and bright feel. This is an AMOLED panel, so the accuracy is good and the image is detailed, but the Nokia X30 5G does not support HDR, so you can’t watch HDR content on Netflix or YouTube, which is quite sad for a Rs 47,999 smartphone since there are options under ₹20,000 also that offer HDR support. 

The Nokia X30 5G also lacks a few necessary display features. There is no setting to change the picture mode of the device. The refresh rate is 90Hz but you can’t lock it at max 90. There are only two settings - 60Hz and “Adaptive.” There is, however, an option to adjust the white balance. 

The Nokia X30 5G’s display is rated to have a peak brightness of 700 nits. In our Lux Meter test, the Nokia X30 5G showed better numbers than the claim. We tested the highest brightness of 812 nits and a minimum of 4 nits on a plain white screen. This is quite impressive since we rarely see smartphones putting out more numbers than a brand claims. 

Overall, the display is good but not as good as we’d expect from a sub-50k smartphone. Moreover, there is a lack of some important features, and you can’t lock the refresh rate at the maximum 90Hz, which is a bummer. 

Nokia X30 5G: Performance

Coming to performance, the Nokia X30 5G doesn’t even come close to the competition in terms of performance numbers and experience. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, a chip that has become a sort of standard for smartphones around ₹20,000. However, on a ₹47,999 device, you’d expect the chip to be tuned in a different way. Now, the chip on the Nokia X30 5G has a higher clock speed for the small cores, but that does not affect the performance all that much. 

The benchmark numbers are much lower than what we have seen on devices in this range this year since most of them run on higher-end chipsets. To give an idea, the Nokia X30 5G scored 400,969 points on the AnTuTu benchmark. On Geekbench, the smartphone gave a single-core score of 904 and a multi-core score of 2099. These numbers are minuscule in comparison with other devices in this category. For example, the OnePlus 11R, which was launched very recently at a price of Rs 39,999 onwards (Rs 8,000 less than the Nokia X30 5G) showed us an AnTuTu score of 838,309 points, which is more than double that of the Nokia X30 5G. 

On Geekbench also, the Nokia X30 5G is nowhere near the OnePlus 11R's scores, as you can see in the graph below. In other CPU-based benchmarks also, the difference between the Snapdragon 695 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is evident. On PC Mark, where the Nokia X30 5G scores 8,446 points, the cheaper OnePlus 11R scored 12,632 in our review.

Coming to GPU-based tests, the Nokia X30 5G again didn’t come close to the competition. The severely under-powered Snapdragon 695 runs on an Adreno 619 GPU, while the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 run on an Adreno 730 GPU. The difference in numbers - is 1211 in 3D Mark Wildlife, where the OnePlus 11R maxed out. On 3D Mark Wildlife Extreme (the same test for high-powered devices), the OnePlus 11R gave us a score of 2796 points. On the same test, the Nokia X30 5G gave us only 363 points. That should give you a fair idea about the smartphone’s performance, as compared to devices in the same budget, or even cheaper. 

That is not all. Apart from benchmarks, the Nokia X30 5G doesn’t even use the latest standards for RAM and storage. For example, the smartphone uses LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage (UFS 3.1 for 256GB variant), while smartphones in this range are using LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.0 storage. The storage benchmarks show underwhelming read and write speeds, and the smartphone’s multi-tasking is also not as smooth as you’d expect from a smartphone in this range. 

Coming to gaming, the experience here is also pretty average. The Nokia X30 5G runs all games and runs them smoothly. I played games like Call of Duty: Mobile, and Asphalt 9 Legends on this smartphone, and the experience was nothing more than average. On Call of Duty: Mobile, for example, the smartphone doesn’t get the ‘Ultra’ setting for frame rate. The graphics look decent, and the smartphone doesn’t heat up too much while gaming. 

Coming to the software, this is one area where I really liked the overall experience that the Nokia X30 5G offers. The smartphone runs on Android One, which is an almost stock Android, meaning there are no bloatware apps, no unnecessary features or permissions to deal with, and a very smooth and clean Android experience. I am personally a big fan of clean UIs and stock Android is probably the cleanest operating system out there. The setup process is also easy and we are not interrupted by annoying pop-ups and permissions while accessing new features.

Nokia X30 5G: Camera

Coming to the camera, the Nokia X30 5G uses a dual rear camera setup that includes a primary 50-megapixel shooter and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter. Up front, the Nokia X30 5G has a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. 

Images out of this camera are decent, but not at-par with competition. There is a certain level of detail that we see with these images, but the highlights are slightly blown up. In ideal lightning conditions like a sunny day, or in a well-lit room, the Nokia X30 5G takes good images. The images are sharp and the detail retention is also good. However, the camera struggles the moment lighting is not ideal. 

 

In low-light shots, for example, the images lack sharpness. We get a bit of a hazy texture, and the Nokia X30 5G’s shutter speed becomes very slow, in order to let more light in. However, this also makes the chances of the image coming out blurred higher. There is a Night mode of course, but that doesn’t do much apart from blowing up the light. Now, this does make things better in terms of sharpness and visibility but messes up with other details like shadows. 

Overall, this is a pretty average camera and not something you’d expect from a sub-Rs 50k device. The images are good enough for basic usage, but if you want to get a good, consistent camera that performs well in all aspects and offers better functioning features, you can look elsewhere. For example, the portraits or night mode on the Nokia X30 5G aren’t great.

Nokia X30 5G: Verdict

So that was our review of the exorbitantly-priced Nokia X30 5G. The smartphone is priced at ₹47,999 onwards in India, but we weren’t able to find anything that justifies that price. Not to take away the credit, the Nokia X30 5G has a good design. I like how the smartphone looks, the in-hand feel, the size, and such factors. However, the moment you turn the smartphone on, it does not feel premium at all. The display, the performance, the camera, the battery - there is nothing that justifies the ₹47,999 price tag.

We understand that Nokia must be going for the experience, instead of just aiming for the numbers - something brands like Apple and Google go for. However, with those smartphones, we actually get a solid experience and there is some level of premium hardware involved. In both these areas, the Nokia X30 5G just falls short and can not be called a premium offering, despite the ₹47,999 price tag.

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The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is now available with exciting deals and discounts on Amazon India

Samsung’s Galaxy M33 5G was launched in India in April 2022. The phone offers decent sets of features at a reasonable price. It was launched at a price of ₹25,999 but now it can be bought for less than ₹15,000. It’s a huge price drop in just a year but it is a temporary deal for a short time period. So if you are looking to buy a budget phone, you should check this out.

Amazon has offered a 28% instant discount along with two more offers which include two bank offers and an exchange offer. Here are the deals offered by Amazon on the smartphone:

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G on Amazon

As mentioned above, Amazon is offering a 28% instant discount on the smartphone which drops the price to ₹17,999. Along with that, you can avail of one of these bank offers which promise discounts up to ₹2000.

Flat ₹2000 instant discount on the phone by making a payment with the SBI Credit Card. 5% Instant Discount up to ₹250 on HSBC Cashback Card Credit Card.

There is one more attractive offer that you don’t want to miss. Amazon has also offered an exchange offer which promises an additional discount of up to ₹16,200. You just need to exchange your old phone while buying the new Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and you’ll get some more off on this device.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G comes with a 6.6-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The phone is powered by the Exynos 1280 processor which is roomed with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It has a quad camera setup on the back holding a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It packs a 6000mAh battery with the support of 25-watt fast charging

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The Super Mario Bros Movie, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Renfield, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in April 2023

Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Ben Affleck-directed Air, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Samatha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Shaakuntalam, Ana de Armas-led Ghosted, Nicolas Cage’s Renfield, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in April 2023 in cinemas, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+.

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Nokia X30 5G Review: Unnecessarily expensive

Nokia X30 5G is priced at Rs 47,999 onwards in India, but we weren’t able to find much that justifies this price. Not to take away the credit, the Nokia X30 5G has a good design. I like how the smartphone looks, the in-hand feel, and the size. However, the moment you turn the smartphone on, it does not feel premium at all.

There is no doubt that smartphones are becoming more and more expensive with each passing day. Not too long ago, flagship smartphones cost somewhere around the Rs 40,000 mark. Today, some of the top flagships are priced at double or more the value. While the price rise is directly related to inflation, there are still some products that just don’t make sense in terms of their pricing. After testing the Nokia X30 5G smartphone for about a week, I can’t help but wonder the same about this smartphone. The Nokia X30 5G is priced at ₹47,999 in India, and for this price, you don’t get your money's worth. Here’s why:

Nokia X30 5G: Design

Just by the looks of it, the Nokia X30 5G looks pretty nice. The smartphone isn’t too big or bulky, and it has a pretty good-looking back panel with a brushed silver camera module that sits proportionately on the top left corner of the back. The Nokia branding is bang in the middle of the back panel, and we get the regulatory stuff at the bottom.  

The back panel is polycarbonate. Nokia is going big on sustainability. The company’s most eco-friendly phone’s plastic back is made of 65% recycled plastic. The in-hand feel of this feels slightly better than regular polycarbonate backs. This feels denser. Further, we get an aluminium frame, which is made of 100 per cent recycled aluminium! That is good. The frame also feels pretty strong, adding to the overall in-hand feel of the Nokia X30 5G.

Up front, we get a pretty standard hole-punch display with symmetrical bezels. The chin and the top bezel here are thicker than the side bezels. Furthermore, the size is also very good. I’m a person who likes smaller smartphones and this, with the 6.43-inch display is pretty good. Not too big, not too small.

Overall, this is a good design approach from Nokia. The smartphone is easy to hold and use with one hand,  the in-hand feel is decent, and it is made of eco-friendly materials. The camera module also looks good with the grey-white dual-tone finish and sits proportionately at the top left corner of the back.

Nokia X30 5G: Display

While everything is good in terms of design, it is the display where we start seeing the unjustifiable price tag of the Nokia X30 5G. The Nokia X30 5G has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display is also claimed to have a peak brightness of 700 nits.

The picture quality of this display is decent. The colours are a bit saturated and bright, but that gives it a very vibrant and bright feel. This is an AMOLED panel, so the accuracy is good and the image is detailed, but the Nokia X30 5G does not support HDR, so you can’t watch HDR content on Netflix or YouTube, which is quite sad for a Rs 47,999 smartphone since there are options under ₹20,000 also that offer HDR support. 

The Nokia X30 5G also lacks a few necessary display features. There is no setting to change the picture mode of the device. The refresh rate is 90Hz but you can’t lock it at max 90. There are only two settings - 60Hz and “Adaptive.” There is, however, an option to adjust the white balance. 

The Nokia X30 5G’s display is rated to have a peak brightness of 700 nits. In our Lux Meter test, the Nokia X30 5G showed better numbers than the claim. We tested the highest brightness of 812 nits and a minimum of 4 nits on a plain white screen. This is quite impressive since we rarely see smartphones putting out more numbers than a brand claims. 

Overall, the display is good but not as good as we’d expect from a sub-50k smartphone. Moreover, there is a lack of some important features, and you can’t lock the refresh rate at the maximum 90Hz, which is a bummer. 

Nokia X30 5G: Performance

Coming to performance, the Nokia X30 5G doesn’t even come close to the competition in terms of performance numbers and experience. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, a chip that has become a sort of standard for smartphones around ₹20,000. However, on a ₹47,999 device, you’d expect the chip to be tuned in a different way. Now, the chip on the Nokia X30 5G has a higher clock speed for the small cores, but that does not affect the performance all that much. 

The benchmark numbers are much lower than what we have seen on devices in this range this year since most of them run on higher-end chipsets. To give an idea, the Nokia X30 5G scored 400,969 points on the AnTuTu benchmark. On Geekbench, the smartphone gave a single-core score of 904 and a multi-core score of 2099. These numbers are minuscule in comparison with other devices in this category. For example, the OnePlus 11R, which was launched very recently at a price of Rs 39,999 onwards (Rs 8,000 less than the Nokia X30 5G) showed us an AnTuTu score of 838,309 points, which is more than double that of the Nokia X30 5G. 

On Geekbench also, the Nokia X30 5G is nowhere near the OnePlus 11R's scores, as you can see in the graph below. In other CPU-based benchmarks also, the difference between the Snapdragon 695 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is evident. On PC Mark, where the Nokia X30 5G scores 8,446 points, the cheaper OnePlus 11R scored 12,632 in our review.

Coming to GPU-based tests, the Nokia X30 5G again didn’t come close to the competition. The severely under-powered Snapdragon 695 runs on an Adreno 619 GPU, while the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 run on an Adreno 730 GPU. The difference in numbers - is 1211 in 3D Mark Wildlife, where the OnePlus 11R maxed out. On 3D Mark Wildlife Extreme (the same test for high-powered devices), the OnePlus 11R gave us a score of 2796 points. On the same test, the Nokia X30 5G gave us only 363 points. That should give you a fair idea about the smartphone’s performance, as compared to devices in the same budget, or even cheaper. 

That is not all. Apart from benchmarks, the Nokia X30 5G doesn’t even use the latest standards for RAM and storage. For example, the smartphone uses LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage (UFS 3.1 for 256GB variant), while smartphones in this range are using LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.0 storage. The storage benchmarks show underwhelming read and write speeds, and the smartphone’s multi-tasking is also not as smooth as you’d expect from a smartphone in this range. 

Coming to gaming, the experience here is also pretty average. The Nokia X30 5G runs all games and runs them smoothly. I played games like Call of Duty: Mobile, and Asphalt 9 Legends on this smartphone, and the experience was nothing more than average. On Call of Duty: Mobile, for example, the smartphone doesn’t get the ‘Ultra’ setting for frame rate. The graphics look decent, and the smartphone doesn’t heat up too much while gaming. 

Coming to the software, this is one area where I really liked the overall experience that the Nokia X30 5G offers. The smartphone runs on Android One, which is an almost stock Android, meaning there are no bloatware apps, no unnecessary features or permissions to deal with, and a very smooth and clean Android experience. I am personally a big fan of clean UIs and stock Android is probably the cleanest operating system out there. The setup process is also easy and we are not interrupted by annoying pop-ups and permissions while accessing new features.

Nokia X30 5G: Camera

Coming to the camera, the Nokia X30 5G uses a dual rear camera setup that includes a primary 50-megapixel shooter and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter. Up front, the Nokia X30 5G has a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. 

Images out of this camera are decent, but not at-par with competition. There is a certain level of detail that we see with these images, but the highlights are slightly blown up. In ideal lightning conditions like a sunny day, or in a well-lit room, the Nokia X30 5G takes good images. The images are sharp and the detail retention is also good. However, the camera struggles the moment lighting is not ideal. 

 

In low-light shots, for example, the images lack sharpness. We get a bit of a hazy texture, and the Nokia X30 5G’s shutter speed becomes very slow, in order to let more light in. However, this also makes the chances of the image coming out blurred higher. There is a Night mode of course, but that doesn’t do much apart from blowing up the light. Now, this does make things better in terms of sharpness and visibility but messes up with other details like shadows. 

Overall, this is a pretty average camera and not something you’d expect from a sub-Rs 50k device. The images are good enough for basic usage, but if you want to get a good, consistent camera that performs well in all aspects and offers better functioning features, you can look elsewhere. For example, the portraits or night mode on the Nokia X30 5G aren’t great.

Nokia X30 5G: Verdict

So that was our review of the exorbitantly-priced Nokia X30 5G. The smartphone is priced at ₹47,999 onwards in India, but we weren’t able to find anything that justifies that price. Not to take away the credit, the Nokia X30 5G has a good design. I like how the smartphone looks, the in-hand feel, the size, and such factors. However, the moment you turn the smartphone on, it does not feel premium at all. The display, the performance, the camera, the battery - there is nothing that justifies the ₹47,999 price tag.

We understand that Nokia must be going for the experience, instead of just aiming for the numbers - something brands like Apple and Google go for. However, with those smartphones, we actually get a solid experience and there is some level of premium hardware involved. In both these areas, the Nokia X30 5G just falls short and can not be called a premium offering, despite the ₹47,999 price tag.

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5 Tecno Spark 10 features you get for a price of 12,999

Tecno Spark 10 has launched in India at ₹12,999 and the phone is a watered-down version of the Pro model. Like the latter, the Spark 10 is also carrying a MediaTek processor. Here are the full Spark 10 features. 

What do you get with Tecno Spark 10 at ₹12,999?

Tecno Spark 10 is likely to be available on Flipkart soon. You could buy the device in Meta Black, Meta Blue, and Meta White colours. Besides that, here’s everything the device brings for the ₹12,999 price tag:

1. Tecno Spark 10 has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a waterdrop notch.

2. Inside the notch resides an 8MP selfie camera. A 50MP sensor leads the back cameras. There’s also an AI lens at the back.

3. The phone boots with HiOS 12.6 software based on Android 13. This is laid on top of the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset.

4. You can pick the device in a solo 4GB plus 64GB memory variant. Inside the phone, there’s also space for a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging support. 5. The phone also packs a USB-C port, SD card slot, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and 3.5mm audio jack.

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3 steps to declutter and improve the Google Search UI

Over the years, Google Search Engine Results Page (SERP) has been getting frequent updates with new features and UI changes to the point where the Google Search UI feels cluttered with ads and unsought information. Although, we can’t bring back the good old Google UI, here’s how to fix it.

How to improve Google Search UI

Some of these steps involving installing an adblocker. Now, if not using one, you may be already familiar about the existence of applications or addons or extensions to block ads on web browsers. However, there are still plenty of people who don’t know about, let alone use an adblocker. So, for those folks, we hope this guide will be more helpful.  

1. Block all ads on Google SERP and other websites

You can install uBlock Origin for removing those annoying ads from Google Search Engine Results Page. It is available for leading browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc. Once installed, ensure it’s enabled and running. 

2. Remove favicons from Google search results page

Favicons are the brand logos appearing as icons over website names on Google SERP. You can disable favicons and save some space. Moreover, the page will look more minimal. 

To removing favicons, you have to use uBlock/ uBlock Origin again. If it’s installed on your browser, go to the uBlock settings > My Filters section and insert the following string of codes:

www.google.com##.g div.yuRUbf a > h3 + div > .H9lube, .g div.yuRUbf a > h3 + div > div > span, .g div.yuRUbf a + div > div > span, .g div.yuRUbf a + div > div > div > span

www.google.com##.g div.yuRUbf a > h3, .g div.yuRUbf a + div > div:style(margin-top: 0px !important;)

Click on Apply Changes once you have pasted the above filters.

Refresh the Google search result pages already opened. You should not see favicons on the currently open and new Google search result pages.

3. Disable local language results from Knowledge Graph on the right side of Google SERP

Of late, Google has been pushing local languages (like Hindi) at various places on your Search Engine Results Page. In case, you don’t want to see them, say within the Knowledge Graph box on the right side of SERP, then all you need to do is change your location to United States. To do this, you have go to click on the cog button on the top right corner of the Google SERP. Tap on See More Settings. You will find the option to change your location preference for Google SERP at the bottom of this page.

Changing the location can however show up wrong website suggestions like showing Amazon.com instead of Amazon.in in India. So, be careful before changing this setting.

There may be more ways to improve the Google Search experience. We will be updating the article with more tips as we come across them. Stay tuned.

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Grab the Samsung Galaxy S23 at an unbelievable price of 10,119 after exchange and bank offer

Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 series in February 2023 which includes three models that are the Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The vanilla variant was launched at a starting price of ₹74,999 and comes with quite powerful upgrades. 

However, Samsung is currently hosting a huge offer on Samsung Galaxy S23. The high-end smartphone can be bought from Samsung’s online store at a price of ₹10,119. Unbelievable right? Let me tell you how.

Samsung Galaxy S23 discount

The base variant of Samsung Galaxy S23 is available on Samsung’s official website at a price of ₹74,999 but the company has offered an exchange offer which can save you up to ₹59,880 on the smartphone. 

The exchange discount depends on the phone you are trading. The phone should be in good working condition and it should not be damaged.

In addition to that, Samsung has given users the option of a bank offer. You can save an additional ₹5000 on the Samsung Galaxy S23 by making payments with the HDFC Bank card. 

So the phone which cost ₹79,999 can now be bought at a discounted price of ₹10,119.

Samsung Galaxy S23 specifications

Samsung Galaxy S23 comes with a very similar design to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20. It is available in four colours including Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender. The flagship phone weighs 168g. It has a glass body on the back and front as well which is protected by the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and in the middle, it has an aluminium frame. 

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is powered by the customised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and storage of up to 512GB. It runs on the latest Android 13 OS. The device packs a 5000mAH battery with 25-watt fast charging. It also supports wireless charging and reverse charging.

This phone features a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display supports HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate. 

The Galaxy S23 comes with a triple camera setup holding a 50-megapixel primary camera, 10-megapixel telephoto sensor and 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and along with that it sports a 12-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Sid Meier’s Railroads Coming to iOS, Android on April 5, Feral Interactive Working on Port

Sid Meier’s Railroads, the classic railways tycoon and simulation game released in 2006, is coming to iOS and Android in April. Feral Interactive, known for its work on ports of old PC games to mobile platforms, is working to release the game on mobile platforms in the coming days.

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You can grab the Apple iPhone 12 at just 31,999 after exchange: Heres how

Amazon is currently offering an excellent promotion on the iPhone 12, a smartphone released by Apple in 2020 with a distinct design reminiscent of the iPhone 5. The online retailer is providing an instant discount of 18%, which lowers the price of the iPhone 12 to ₹53,999 from its original price of ₹59,990. Additionally, Amazon is hosting an exchange offer worth up to ₹22,000 in conjunction with this deal.

Amazon discounts on the Apple iPhone 12

The base variant of the Apple iPhone 12 is priced at ₹53,999 on Amazon after an 18 per cent instant discount. Amazon also has an exchange offer available for the device up to ₹22,000. If you manage to avail of the exchange offer to the max, the price will go down straight to ₹31,999.

Now the discount in the exchange offer depends on the phone and its condition. The phone which you are trading with the exchange offer should be in a good condition. It should be working and it shouldn’t have any scratches or any damage to it.

Apple iPhone 12 specifications

The iPhone 12 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display which supports Dolby Vision. It emits 1200 nits on peak brightness according to the lab tests. The display is protected by Ceramic Shield glass.

The iPhone 12 is powered by the A14 Bionic (5nm) chipset and it runs on iOS 14.1 but can be upgraded to iOS 16.2. The phone comes in three storage options; 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.

Apple iPhone 12 comes with a dual camera setup carrying a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. It has a 12-megapixel front-facing camera as well. iPhone 12 packs a 2815mAh battery which can be charged 50% in 30 mins claimed by Apple. The phone supports a 20-watt fast charging. 

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Reveals New Abilities, Themed Switch OLED, and More

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just revealed 10 minutes of brand-new gameplay, showcasing Link’s new abilities — weapons fusing, time rewinding, and the Ultrahand. Producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the sequel has finished development, following a delay from last year. Nintendo also announced a Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch OLED model, which is sl...

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The Last of Us Part I’s PC Port in Bad Technical Shape, Developer Investigating Performance Issues

The Last of Us Part 1 — finally out on PC — is getting bombarded with negative Steam reviews, calling out its poor performance and optimisation. The game has received multiple reports in regard to hard crashes, stuttering, and long loading times - even on the most beefed-up gaming rigs. The shader-building process is also a major concern, eating up a chunk of time...

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5 key Motorola Edge 40 features tipped ahead of launch

Motorola Edge 40’s likely specs and renders have surfaced and from the looks of it, this will be a rebranded Motorola X40. The renders of the phone come to us through 91Mobiles and purported specs from MySmartPrice. So, thanks to the leaks, rumours and the X40 specs, we know what to expect from Edge 40.

Motorola Edge 40 features (Expected)

1. Motorola could present a 6.55-inch pOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. 

2. The front of the phone could have a 32MP selfie snapper lying within a punch hole and on the back, there could be a squircle island housing a 50MP main camera (with OIS) and a 13MP ultrawide shooter.

Motorola Edge 40 - 6.55" FHD+ pOLED, 144Hz - MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC - 8GB RAM - 128/256GB storage - Rear Cam: 50MP (OIS) + 13MP (UW) - Front Cam: 32MP - Android 13 - Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos - WiFi 6 - IP68 rating - 4,400mAh battery - 68W wired, 15W wireless charging

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3. Inside the phone, we are expecting a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC coupled with 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

4. On top of this hardware setup, you could be getting Android 13. 

5. Other features of the device could include a 4400mAh battery with 68W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, stereo speakers aided by Dolby Atmos, WiFi 6, and IP68 ingress protection. Moto Edge 40 could come in vegan leather and PMMA Acrylic build materials. The colour options could include Magenta, Lunar Blue, Nebula Green, and Eclipse Black. 

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The Apple iPhone 14 now available at an unbelievable price on the Unicorn Store

The Apple iPhone 14 is currently the latest offering from Apple. The successor of the iPhone 14 is expected to launch in September because the tech giant usually launches its iPhones sometime then. The iPhone 14 was launched at a price of ₹79,900 but if you are someone who is waiting to buy the smartphone under an effective deal, today is your lucky day. You can grab it for less than ₹65,000, How? Read the article below.

iPhone 14 on Unicorn Store

Apple’s renowned re-sellers, Unicorn Store is offering the iPhone 14 at 13% off its original price which brings down the price to ₹69,513. Along with the instant discount, the re-sellers also have a bank offer available which can give you a straight ₹4000 cashback on the iPhone 14 by using HDFC Bank Cards. This will reduce the price even more to ₹65,513.

However, this is not it, the Unicorn Store also offers an exchange offer on the iPhone 14. You just need to trade your old phone when buying the iPhone 14. The old phone should be in good working condition.

The Unicorn Store also mentioned that the delivery of the smartphones will begin on April 10.

iPhone 14 specifications

iPhone 14 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels. The display panel supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

The phone features a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel main camera along with a 12-megapixel 120-degree ultra-wide lens. It has a 12-megapixel selfie shooter.

It is powered by an A15 Bionic chipset and runs on iOS 16 but can be upgraded to iOS 16.2. 

The iPhone 14 has a 3279mAh battery which can be charged to 50% in 30 mins, Apple claims.

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Resident Evil 4 (2023) Review: A Horror Classic Mutated to Monstrous Potency

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5 best-selling tablets on Amazon for an immersive media experience

Tablets come with big screens and other features for a better media experience than smartphones. You could also use them for reading ebooks, playing games, doodling or painting something on a large canvas. You could also use them as a secondary screen for your monitor. If these use cases excite you and you are in the market for a new tablet, here is a list of best-selling tablets on Amazon India, some of which are available with a discount.

Best tablets on Amazon India

These tablets are arranged on the basis of their price (low to high). Their respective discounts are mentioned with each tablet's name.  

1. Realme Pad (4+64GB)

Realme Pad comes with a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ screen, Dolby Atmos quad speaker, 7100mAh battery, WiFi+4G connectivity options, and MediaTek Helio G80 SoC.

The 4+64GB variant of Realme Pad is available on Amazon currently at ₹17,989 after 40-per cent discount.

2. Lenovo Tab P11 Plus Tablet (6+128GB)

Lenovo equips the Tab P11 Plus with an 11-inch 2K display with 60Hz refresh rate, Mediatek Helio G90T, 7700 mAH battery, and Dolby Atmos quad speakers.  

You can grab the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus at ₹26,499 after a 32% discount.

3. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (4+64GB)

You get a 10.5-inch 60Hz WUXGA LCD display, UniSOC T618 SoC, 7040mAh battery, S-pen compatible (but not included in the box), and WiFi support on the Galaxy Tab A8.

You can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 with 4+64GB memory at ₹16,999 with 29-per cent discount.

4. Xiaomi Pad 5 (6+256GB)

Xiaomi Pad 5 comes with a 10.95-inch WQHD+ 120Hz IPS LCD panel, 8720mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor, stylus compatibility, and Dolby Atmos quad speakers.

Xiaomi Pad 5 is up for grabs at ₹28,999 at 29-per cent discount.

5. Apple 2022 iPad Air M1 (64GB)

This Apple iPad Air is armed with an M1 chipset, a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, Touch ID, Center Stage, WiFi 6 and 4G LTE, and support for 2nd gen Apple Pencil.

Apple iPad Air M1 can be bought at ₹59,899. There is no tempting discount here but if you want an Apple tablet, this one stands out as the most popular iPad.

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Infinix Hot 30i launched in less than 10,000: Here are its 5 key features

Infinix Hot 30i has landed in India at ₹8,999. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 chipset. The other key features are a 50MP dual rear camera setup, a 90Hz display, and a 5000mAh battery. Here’s the complete set of features:

Infinix Hot 30i display

The Hot 30i comes with a 6.6-inch HD + IPS LCD display which has Panda Glass protection, a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness. 

Infinix Hot 30i internals

Infinix has equipped the device with a MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device is also getting virtual RAM support up to 16GB. 

Infinix Hot 30i camera

The device has a 50-megapixel primary camera accompanied by an AI lens. On the front, a 5-megapixel selfie camera has been provided for selfie and video recording. 

Infinix Hot 30i OS

The smartphone runs on XOS 12 custom skin based on Android 12. 

Infinix Hot 30i battery

Infinix Hot 30i is packing a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. 

Among other things, the handset also brings a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance.

Infinix Hot 30i price and availability

Infinix Hot 30i is available in Marigold, Diamond White, Mirror Black, and Glacier Blue colours. You can buy it for ₹8,999 on Flipkart starting April 3.

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