Your next Apple Watch could be 3D printed, as per reports

There have been rumours floating around about Apple considering 3D printing as a part of its product design and manufacturing process. Now, we have a report that details how Apple will implement this change. 

The report comes courtesy of Mark Gurman at Bloomberg who says that Apple will start 3D printing certain models of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 as a test run before implementing it for other products. 

Also read: Apple Watch X to come with blood pressure monitor: When is it launching?

Gurman cited his sources to be “people with knowledge of the matter”, so take this news with a grain of salt since it hasn’t been confirmed by Apple itself.

Gurman says that Apple would be using 3D printers to manufacture the chassis of the non-Ultra Apple Watch models. This would save Apple considerable time and resources since they wouldn’t need to cut large metal slabs to create individual parts of the watches. It could also have a positive impact on the environment as less overall material would be needed to build the watches.

Apple to 3D print certain models of upcoming Watch Series 9

There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming launches of Apple products in the company’s September ‘Wanderlust’ event. The company is expected to launch the new iPhone 15 series as well as the Apple Watch Series 9 lineup. 

Gurman from Bloomberg shared that this process has been under development for at least three years now, and the company will only test this process out on certain models of the upcoming watches. However, the company will only fully switch over to this new manufacturing technique once they have confirmed its success with the upcoming Watch 9 Series. 

Also read: Apple patent hints at smart ring in near future: Would the iPhone maker launch a smart ring?

The process Apple will use is called binder jetting. In this process, the print is made “with a powdered substance, which afterward goes through a process called sintering”. Heat and pressure is then used to squeeze down the material into something that feels and looks like traditional steel. 

Apple is set to announce the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 on September 12, so we won’t have to wait much longer to see if the speculation holds any merit.

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Indian govts laptop and PC import ban effective from November 1, despite manufacturer appeals

In a recent development, the government has reaffirmed its stance on not delaying the impending restrictions on the import of laptops, personal computers, and tablets. These measures, which entail the compulsory acquisition of licenses for bulk imports of these devices, are slated to become effective from November 1, 2023.

Notably, prominent industry players engaged in a discussion with Rajeev Chandrashekhar, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), where they sought an extension of the transition phase by approximately 6 to 12 months.

Also read: Laptop import ban explained: Do you need to worry about your next purchase?

Alkesh Kumar Sharma, the secretary of MeitY, expressed satisfaction with the overwhelming response garnered by the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) initiative targeting large-scale electronics. Consequently, he underscored that there is no justification for extending the transitional period for these corporations to commence domestic manufacturing. Sharma elaborated, "We have already received 58 registrations encompassing a spectrum of participants, ranging from large and small entities to both domestic and international stakeholders. With the application window for the scheme open until August 30, 2023, we anticipate further participation."

The government had made an unexpected announcement on August 4, unveiling import constraints on personal computers, laptops, and tablets. Following significant uproar, however, the authorities opted to postpone the implementation of these restrictions until November 1.

Also read: Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16IRH8 Review: A solid gaming laptop, but you can get better for cheaper

During their interaction with Minister Chandrasekhar, prominent laptop manufacturers including but not limited to Dell, Acer, Samsung, Panasonic, Apple, Lenovo, and HP, articulated several concerns regarding the decision and the intricacies involved in obtaining the requisite licenses.

As it stands, the restrictions on the import of select electronic items are slated to take effect from November 1, 2023. Despite industry appeals, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to enforcing these measures as planned.

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

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

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

Also read: Lenovo strengthens Make In India plans

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

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

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

Also read: Laptop import ban explained: Do you need to worry about your next purchase?

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

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

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

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

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

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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro with huge 24GB RAM and lightning fast charging of 150-watt launched in China

OnePlus has finally launched the much-awaited and rumoured smartphone, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro. The Ace series of the brand is exclusively for China only. However, it does rebrand and launch the Ace models in the rest of the world. The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro brings with it a few surprises in terms of specifications. One of them is that it boasts a huge 24GB RAM. Let’s have a look at all the remaining specifications. 

First and foremost, the display. OnePlus Ace 2 Pro comes with a 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED curved display which comes with a resolution of FHD+ and offers up to 120 Hz refresh rate. This display can give an output of 1600 nits at full brightness. Also, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro runs on ColorOS 13 based on Android 13. 

Also read: OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will launch on Aug 16 in China: Here are its 5 specs we know

Talking about the performance, this premium smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest chipset, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. And the processor is paired with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage, as mentioned above. Apart from that, there are two more memory options; 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. The Ace 2 Pro is packed with a 5000 mAh battery and supports up to 150-Watt fast charging. OnePlus has claimed that you can charge this smartphone from 0-100 per cent in just 17 minutes. 

For photography, you will get a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor in OnePlus Ace 2 Pro. On the front, it sports a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro launched in China at a starting price of CNY 2999, which is approximately ₹34,000. The smartphone will be available for purchase on August 23. As of now, it is only available for pre-booking. 

Also read: OnePlus Ace 2 Pro to compete with Realme GT 5: Launch timeline confirmed

OnePlus has not confirmed the global launch of Ace 2 Pro yet but we are expecting this smartphone might make it to other countries as the OnePlus 11T or not at all.

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5 gaming laptops starting at 53,000 in Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023 sale

On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, Amazon is running its Great Freedom Festival 2023 sale which started on August 4th and runs till the 8th of August. Amazon is running some great deals on electronics and gadgets like gaming laptops. So if you’re looking to buy a new gaming laptop but don’t want to break the bank, then this is the best time. Here are 5 gaming laptops that you should check out during this Amazon Freedom Day Sale.

HP Victus 15

Originally priced at ₹86,343, Amazon is offering a flat 20% off on the HP Victus 15. During the sale you can cop this gaming laptop at a reduced price of ₹68,990.

Further, you even get a No Cost EMI option on the device. You will even get ₹300 cashback & ₹2,200 welcome rewards if using Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card. And if you use your SBI Credit Card for EMIs, you will get up to ₹7,250 off and up to ₹7,000 on non-EMI orders.

Buy the HP Victus 15

Also read: Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023: Best geysers to buy ahead of the winters

Acer Aspire 5 

The Acer Aspire 5 is currently available at a discounted rate of ₹54,990. This is a 34% deduction on its original price of ₹82,999.

Along with this discount, you have a No Cost EMI option on various bank cards. If you use SBI Credit cards for the purchase, then you will get up to ₹6,750 instant discount on EMI order and up to ₹6,000 instant discount on non-EMI order. You will even get ₹300 cashback & ₹2,200 welcome rewards if using Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card. 

Buy the Acer Aspire 5

Dell G15 

The Dell G15 is originally priced at ₹94,987 but during the Amazon Freedom Day sale, you can buy it at just ₹72,990. This is a 23% deduction on its original price.

A No Cost EMI option is available on purchase of this laptop on various credit cards. Again, if you’re an SBI Credit card user then you can get up to ₹7,250 instant discount on EMI order and up to ₹7,000 instant discount on non-EMI order.

Buy the Dell G15

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is available at ₹52,990. There’s a 29% discount during the sale against its original price of ₹74,990. 

If you are buying this laptop then you can avail the No Cost EMI option on select credit cards. In addition to this, you can avail up to ₹2,500 instant discount on EMI order and up to ₹1,750 instant discount on non-EMI order when using SBI credit cards. 

Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming F15

Also read: Need a smartphone under 40,000? Check great deals on Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023

MSI GF63 Thin

The MSI GF63 Thin is available on Amazon with a 34% discount and can be bought at a price of ₹60,990. However, the original price of the gaming laptop listed on the website is ₹92,990. 

You can also use bank offers which promise discounts up to ₹1500 on SBI credit cards. So, it would cost you ₹59,490.

Buy the MSI GF63

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Laptop import ban explained: Do you need to worry about your next purchase

In a move that sent shockwaves across the consumer electronics market in India, the Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced a new set of rules restricting the import of laptops, tablets, AIOs, ultra-small form factor computers, and servers.

The notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade lists out all the changes made to the import directives of the above-mentioned consumer electronics goods in the country. This move has come right before the start of the festival season in the country, which sees record sales of laptops and tablets. 

What does the laptop import ban exactly mean?

The news has brought along several doubts and questions in the minds of consumers looking to get their hands on one of the now-restricted devices. So, here’s a detailed look at what the new regulations mean and how they could affect your next purchase –

The import of laptops, tablets, AIOs, ultra-small form factor computers, and servers is not banned in India altogether. Now, the entities willing to import these devices will now need a special license. These devices have been moved from being listed under the “Free” category of imported goods to “Restricted”. If you are someone who was looking to import a laptop from abroad as a part of a purchase on an e-commerce portal or via personal channels, then you are still free to do that. As stated in the notice, the import restrictions do not apply to the import of “1 Laptop, Tablet, All-in-one Personal Computer, or Ultra small form factor Computer, including those purchased from e-commerce portals, through post or courier.” However, you will still have to pay the applicable import duty fees. Lastly, if you are someone who is involved in the research and development/testing/benchmarking and evaluation/repair of the products that are all under the new regulations, then you are in luck! Given that you are able to provide proof of the fact that the product that you are importing is being used for one of the above-stated applications, then the import of 20 such items is still allowed! (Source: Directorate General of Foreign Trade) What does it mean for you?

There are a LOT more angles to this regulation change, which I believe are best left for the law professionals to understand. For now, I believe you should buckle yourself up for a price hike of laptops and tablets over the next few months. 

Once the brands active in this space are able to get on some steady ground, you can expect the prices of most of the devices to stabilise or, rather drop down as well! This is because, as things stand, most manufacturers who do not have an active facility in India will now look to set up manufacturing bases in the country, bringing down the overall costs of the products and logistics.

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Smartphones under 10,000: Top 5 deals in Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023 sale

It's Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival 2023 sale time. The tech-giant is bringing this sale to India on August 4 and it will end on August 8. However, Prime members are getting Early Bird access to the sale starting from today. They can start shopping for all the amazing product deals from August 3. The Great Freedom Festival sale comes with smartphones at a discounted price. I picked some smartphones that are going to be available during the sale under ₹10,000. Check them out below.

Realme Narzo N53

The Realme Narzo N53 was recently launched in India at a price of ₹10,999. Now the smartphone can be bought from Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival sale at a price of ₹8,999. 

Buy the Realme Narzo N53

Also read: Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale now live for Prime members: What to expect

Redmi 12C

The Redmi 12C is going to be available in Amazon sale with a huge discount. It is originally priced at ₹13,999, but you can grab it at just ₹8,499. Amazon has reduced ₹5,500 in the price of Redmi 12C. It will also be available with 6 months No cost EMI option.

Buy the Redmi 12C

Redmi A2

The Redmi A2 will be available on Amazon with a steal of ₹3,300. It was launched for ₹8999. However, Amazon will be dropping its price to ₹5,699 in the Great Freedom Festival Sale.

Buy the Redmi A2

Samsung Galaxy M04

Amazon will offer a discount of ₹4,500 on this one. The Samsung Galaxy M04 can be grabbed from Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale at a price of ₹6,999 only. It was launched in India at a price of ₹11,499.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M04

Also read: 5 smartphone deals worth considering during Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023

Samsung Galaxy M13

The Samsung Galaxy M13 can be purchased during the sale at ₹9,699, whereas the original price of the smartphone is ₹14,999. Amazon will be offering a ₹5,300 price cut on the smartphone. 

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M13

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HP Dragonfly G4 series launched in India: Ultra premium thin laptop for hybrid work professionals

HP’s latest offering, the HP Dragonfly G4 laptops were unveiled today. The latest line of laptops is built keeping in mind the flexibility of a hybrid work environment in today's modern business workforce. It is being promoted as a high-performance business range of laptops which come with sleek and premium design. The Dragonfly G4 series is a good choice for CTOs, CEOs, CFOs and other senior business folk who strive to do more on the go.

The HP Dragonfly G4 range is HP’s latest set of laptops crafted for a hybrid work-life business professional who wants a premium business laptop which is a cut above the rest. These lightweight devices weigh under 1 kg and are powered by the 13th generation Intel Core processor. The HP Dragonfly G4s are available in two colours: Natural Silver and Slate Blue.

Also read: Exclusive: HP Dragonfly Laptop Leaked With Dual 5MP Cameras for Multi-Focus Capability

These laptops come with an optional touchscreen and even the keyboard comes customizable with features like the HP Sure View key, adjustable backlight brightness, and a larger touchpad.

Speaking of the laptop's performance, the laptop runs on the 13th generation Intel processor as mentioned earlier. It offers up to Core i7 with optional vPro and comes with additional support for Windows 11 Pro, which is optimal for a flexible business and enterprise user. 

The HP Dragonfly GP laptops come equipped with HP Presence, Collaboration, and Intuitive Video and Audio-Conferencing Innovations. There’s a 5MP front facing camera for your video calls too.

The laptops feature a Multi-Camera Experience that allows for dual video streams and camera switching. On the audio front, the laptops are packed with Bang & Olufsen and optimise voice clarity with HP AI-based Noise Reduction and Dynamic Voice Levelling within a 3-metre range.

Also read: The HP Dragonfly Pro: Price, Specs & Top Features

On the battery front, HP promises that the HP Dragonfly G4 laptops are built keeping in mind the maximisation of battery life. They feature Intelligent hibernate as well as OLED Power Saving mode that allows you to run your laptop for longer. Its range of audio-visual features aim to balance the demands of work as well as leisure, which is perfect for a hybrid lifestyle on the go.

The HP Dragonfly G4 laptops are available both at HP online stores and select HP world stores. The price of these devices starts at ₹2,20,000.

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Budget Gaming Laptop Lenovo LOQ Announced With AI-Performance Chip For 73,000

Lenovo launches its budget-oriented LOQ gaming laptops, exclusively available on Flipkart. LOQ laptops offer advanced features including a MUX Switch, Lenovo's LA AI Chip, and NVIDIA RTX GPU. Lenovo aims to target budget-conscious gamers with its LOQ lineup, with prices starting at INR 73,990.

If you were one of those people who wondered where the latest Lenovo IdeaPad gaming laptops were then I believe I have the answer. Lenovo has introduced its brand new "LOQ" series of gaming laptops targeting budget gamers. Announced exclusively on Flipkart, LOQ is Lenovo's latest attempt to cater to the gaming community. The design cues and shared features with the well-regarded Legion series indicate a conscious effort to ease newcomers into Lenovo's gaming ecosystem.

Also read: Lenovo LOQ 151RH8 Review: Fantastic gaming performance at the cost of high surface temps

LOQ laptops, available in 15 and 16-inch variants, are equipped with either a 13th Gen Intel Core processor or an AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPU, and offer up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. The display's NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility promises improved image quality, less screen tearing, and smoother motion during gameplay, but real-world testing will determine how well these claims hold up.

MUX Switch will come standard with the LOQ series, giving the users the maximum performance from their GPUs. The brand new Lenovo LA AI Chip onboard the laptop powers the Lenovo AI+ Engine. Which manages power and thermal performance during gaming sessions. Seems like a clever touch, but again, it's hard to judge its effectiveness without real-world tests.

Also read: Lenovo Yoga Book 9i looks so futuristic: Check all specifications and features

The Lenovo LOQ lineup, starting at INR 73,990, seems to be making a bid for the budget-conscious gamer. But with fierce competition in this segment, it remains to be seen whether these devices can make a mark. One model, the Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8, stands out with an Intel® Core™ i7-13620H processor, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 graphics, 16GB DDR5-5200 memory, and 512GB SSD storage.

In addition, every laptop in the Lenovo LOQ series is equipped with Super Rapid Charge, a feature that could offer, according to Lenovo, quicker charging times and extended battery life. The latter is something whose impact could only be fully tested on a long-term basis. The laptops also sport Lenovo's signature full-sized gaming keyboard, offering a 1.5mm key travel, and the option to light things up with a 4-zone RGB backlighting system.

I personally think if Lenovo could manage to bring an RTX 4050-powered LOQ gaming laptop at around ₹75,000, then it could shake up the budget laptop gaming segment.

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iPhone 15 could reach your hands later than previously expected: Heres why

The new iPhones were expected to come out in September as it has been with every other iPhone series launch event in the recent past. However, now a new report claims the iPhone 15 lineup may suffer some supply issues. Let’s find out what’s happening and should new iPhone buyers be worried.

iPhone 15 launch: Will it delay?

Apple is reportedly trying to slim down the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max’s bezels but in the process, the displays procured from LG are not fusing well with the metal frame. Apple is trying to sort this out but if in case, LG displays fail to pass the reliability test, then it will have to resort to Samsung. 

Due to this production snag, a Bank of America analyst, Mr Wamsi Mohan told Macrumors that the iPhone 15 series’ launch could get pushed to the fourth quarter starting in October. 

Also Read: Apple iPhone 15 leaks: Take first look at design and colour options

Now, another report by The Information shares these production and supply worries but still expects Apple to bring the new iPhone 15 series in September itself. The catch, however, is that there may be some supply shortages for the Pro models and hence you may not be able to get your hands on one that easily.

Something similar has happened with the Apple Watch Series 7 which got delayed by a month because the production had to factor in its bigger display compared to its precursor.

Also Read: Apple iPhone 15 Pro renders suggest 5 new features of the phone

But again, since this is Apple we are talking about, we aren’t that concerned. It is known to have a strong supply chain. Even during the pandemic chip shortage, Apple managed to power through because of its relations with leading manufacturing and logistics players in the space.

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Amazon Prime Day sale: 55-inch smart TVs from top brands on huge discount

Amazon Prime Day sale is exclusively available for Amazon customers who can benefit from the crazy deals that are up for grabs this weekend. If you’ve been looking for a premium 55-inch television set for your homes then the Prime Day Sale is just the right time to upgrade. With amazing deals, bank offers and discounts you will be able to save a lot while shopping.

Hisense 55-inch Tornado 2.0 series

Hisense 55-inch Tornado 2.0 comes with a 4K UltraHD display which supports 60Hz refresh rate. It has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. The TV uses the JBL 6 speaker system and supports Dolby Atmos. Buy now

Also read: Check out sweet deals on 4 TVs in Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale

Samsung Neo Series 55-inch 4K

Samsung Neo Series 55-inch 4K smartTV comes with Crystal 4K UltraHD display with 50Hz refresh rate. It has three HDMI ports and one USB port. The speaker gives 20-watt outputs and supports Dolby Digital Plus. Buy now

VU 55-inch GloLED Series 

The VU 55-inch GloLED series offers a 4K UHD display with 60Hz refresh rate. The smartTV has three HDMI ports and two USB ports. It comes with built-in subwoofers which supports Dolby Atmos. Buy now

LG 4K 55-inch

The LG 4K 55-inch smartTV has a LED display which supports 60Hz refresh rate. It has 3 HDMI ports and one USB port. The TV supports AI sound, Auto Volume Leveling and the speakers give 20-watt output. Buy now

Also read: Best time to buy Apple iPhone: Amazon Prime Day has huge iPhone discounts

MI 55-inch X series 

MI 55-inch X series features a 4K UHD LCD panel which also supports 60Hz refresh rate. Talking about the ports, it has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. The smartTV also supports Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual: X and DTS-HD. Buy now

Amazon's Prime Day Sale is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on discounted latest TVs. With tons of offers and deals, now is a great time to shop. Keep in mind that prices may change during the sale, so make sure to take advantage while you can.

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Best gaming laptop deals with 20-30-percent discount on Amazon Prime Day

Amazon’s annual Prime Day is here on July 15-16, and if you’re in the market for a new gaming laptop, now would be a good time to purchase one as the discounts are insane.

We’ve got three gaming laptop options for you, with deals starting at 22% off MRP, going all the way to 34% off MRP. If you’re looking for a good entry to mid level gaming laptop, then one of these laptops and the deals that come with them will definitely please you, so check them out!

Also read: Great news for gamers: Alienware m16 AMD edition to debut on Amazon Prime Day sale | Digit

1) Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (82K2025WIN) - 34% off

This variant of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 gaming laptop comes with a Ryzen 5 5600H processor and an NVIDIA GTX 1650 GPU, and at 34% off, is priced at just Rs. 49,990!

If you’re looking for a good entry level gaming laptop for under Rs 50,000, this is a great option to go for. While the laptop features a fairly old processor and GPU combo at this point, you should be able to play most modern AAA games at FHD and low settings. If you’re someone who plays competitive titles like Valorant, you should easily get over 60 FPS. Buy now

2) MSI Sword 15 A12VF - 31% off

Priced at Rs 1,08,990, the MSI Sword 15 is certainly not a cheap laptop, but looking at the specs on-board, which include a 12th gen Intel Core i7-12650H and a 40 series RTX 4060, this is a fantastic deal for the laptop.

The RTX 4060 offers great gaming performance, especially when paired with a good processor like the 12th gen Intel Core i7. You will be able to see FPS numbers comparable to last year’s RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, and for a much cheaper price. So yes, certainly not a cheap laptop, but definitely a great deal if you’re looking to pick up a gaming laptop that can easily run most modern AAA titles at high settings. Buy now

Also read: Best time to buy Apple iPhone: Amazon Prime Day has huge iPhone discounts | Digit

3) MSI Cyborg 15 - 22% off

Another gaming laptop from MSI, this time the MSI Cyborg 15, which features a 12th gen Intel Core i5 paired with the NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. Priced at Rs. 86,990 with 22% off its MRP, this is the cheapest RTX 4050 Laptop you can get on Amazon right now!

In our time with this laptop, we were very impressed with the RTX 4050’s performance, which surpasses last year’s RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. This means for much cheaper than any RTX 3060 laptop has ever been, you can get even better performance from this gaming laptop. You can see why that’s a great deal. Buy now

Disclaimer: Deal prices as of the time of writing this story, deal prices are subject to change as per retailers' availability and other conditions which Digit has no control over.

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OnePlus 12 might come with a Periscope Lens, leaked renders suggest

OnePlus launched its flagship OnePlus 11 this year with a neat design, and already renders of its successor are surfacing on the internet. The OnePlus 12 could launch with a very similar design but with many changes. Smartprix in collaboration with Onleaks has leaked some renders which suggest many new features about the design. The publication also claimed that these renders have been made from the testing units of OnePlus 12. 

Let’s start with the back panel of OnePlus 12, here we might see the signature sandstone finish which was also featured in the OnePlus 11. Apart from that, the camera module could also see some major changes in OnePlus 12. OnePlus is expected to feature the periscope lens in OnePlus 12 as the renders show a vertical strip in the camera module. 

Also read: OnePlus 12 leaks hint at major camera improvements, check specs details 

The camera island of OnePlus 12 is very much similar to the OnePlus 11, according to the renders. The camera arrangement might be different but the camera module, still circular and integrated in stainless steel plate, according to the leaks. The flashlight can also be seen on the top left corner of the plate instead of circular camera island. 

Talking about the front of the smartphone, the OnePlus 12 is rumoured to feature the punch-hole selfie camera in the middle instead of top left corner. 

Also read: Realme GT 3 vs OnePlus 11R: 5 top features compared

The specs of the smartphone have also been leaked on the internet which suggest a 6.7-inch QHD OLED curved display with 120Hz refresh rate. Apart from that, the OnePlus 12 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and could also come with the support of 150-watt fast charging support and 50-watt wireless charging support. As I mentioned above, the company might also add a 64-megapixel Omnivision OV64B periscope lens.

Now the similar design could be a good thing for OnePlus. It could be a brand image and signature like Apple’s iPhone but Android users might not find it very creative because most of them expect new designs from new Android smartphones. What do they say about don't fix it if it isn't broken? It might be a similar sentiment about the OnePlus 12's design renders. Let's wait and watch.

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Exclusive: HPs new AI-Powered Macbook Killer leaks - to cost under Rs 1 lakh

In an exclusive scoop, I have the information that HP is preparing to shake up the tech sector with a "Macbook killer." Leveraging their 33.8% market share (as per Q1 '23 IDC report), HP is reportedly readying a 15-inch Envy laptop aimed squarely at the content creators' community—an audacious bid to unseat the Apple MacBook Pro from its lofty perch.

My sources indicate that this device will not merely challenge but outdo Apple's offering, packing in features specifically tailored for the dynamic, hybrid lifestyle of modern creators. And the bombshell? It's expected to be priced under 1 lakh, substantially undercutting the MacBook Pro—a bold gambit that could send ripples through the market.

The new HP Envy is planning to score where the MacBook Pro couldn't. It will incorporate a touch screen, a glaring omission in Apple's premium laptop. Designed to support the ever-evolving demands of content creation, HP's move is a clear nod to the changing preferences of the creator community.

It is also clear from the leaked image that the laptop will have upward-firing speakers, a big trackpad, a full-size SD card slot, and a 360-degree hinge. There is also a good chance that the stylus will come included with the laptop itself. The laptop's keyboard will also feature a 60% layout, which a lot of creators and productivity enthusiasts prefer. 

But that's not all. The new Envy laptop is rumored to be loaded with AI features aiming to enhance security, audio, video, and overall user experience. The standout is HP's Presence 2.0 technology, designed to enhance video calls by adjusting lighting conditions and reducing background noise—a handy feature for all the remote workers and freelancers out there. 

Furthermore, the laptop is engineered to support heavy content creation and multitasking. But will it unthrone the much coveted Macbook Pro? I'll let you know soon once I get my hands on the device. 

Also Read: HP Pavilion x360 14 (2023) Review: Portable, efficient, and versatile

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New HP gaming lineup starts at 59999 including a Victus and 2 Omen models

HP has introduced the Omen and Victus gaming laptops starting at ₹59,999. There is the Victus 16 (2023), an Omen 16, and an Omen Transcend 16. All three HP laptops feature an Intel 13th gen processor. But, since each of them caters to different price segments, their spec offering also differs. Let’s see what you get for their respective asking prices. 

HP Victus 16 refreshed anew but is still the most affordable of the lot

The 2023 HP Victus 16 ships with an Intel Core i5-13500H processor, Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe 4 NVMe SSD storage, and an 83WHr battery. 

On the front, the laptop has a 16” IPS display with 1080p resolution, 300 nits of brightness, 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB colour coverage, and 165Hz refresh rate.

For connectivity, you are getting WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB-C with charging and DisplayPort support, 3 USB-A sockets, 1 HDMI 2.1, 1 3.5mm jack, and an ethernet port. Among other things, the laptop also features an HD webcam, 1-zone RGB keyboard, B&O dual speaker setup, and Windows 11 Home.

On the opposite end of this laptop is the new Omen Transcend 16.

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HP Omen Transcend 16 launched with flagship cooling and performances in a thin and light chassis

It comes with up to an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, up to 32GB DDR5 RAM, up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD storage, and a 97WHr battery.

 The front of the laptop is a 16-inch screen with WQXGA (2560 x 1600) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 400 nits of brightness, 100% sRGB coverage and 240Hz refresh rate.

HP has armed the Transcend 16 with WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort and charging support, 3 USB-A ports, 1 3.5mm jack, 1 headphone jack, and 1 Ethernet port. The laptop also comes with a 1080P webcam, B&O dual speakers, a per-key RGB backlit keyboard, and Windows 11 Home.

In the middle, there is the Omen 16.

Also Read: HP Pavilion x360 14 (2023) Review: Portable, efficient, and versatile

HP Omen 16 vs Omen Transcend 16

HP Omen 16 is powered by an Intel Core i7-13700HX. Compared to the Transcend 16, it has up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 83WHr battery, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, a 165Hz refresh rate display with 300 nits of brightness, and a 4-zone RGB keyboard.

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AMD Unveils Next-Gen Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile and Desktop Processors

AMD has announced the launch of its new Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors, raising the bar for x86 processor performance and efficiency in Windows 11 business laptops and mobile workstations. The company also unveiled the Ryzen PRO 7000 Series processors for desktops, bringing the power of "Zen 4" and AMD RDNA 2 integrated graphics to the professional desktop user segment.

The Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors leverage AMD's "Zen 4" architecture and RDNA 3 integrated graphics to provide optimal performance for business applications. The processors also feature AMD PRO technologies and a dedicated AI engine on select models, named Ryzen AI. This integrated AI engine marks a world-first for AMD x86 processors, enabling premium AI experiences and transforming business laptops. It is expected to offer unique advantages in next-gen collaboration, creation, productivity, predictive UI, and AI-powered security features.

AMD's new processors do claim to present a significant bump in performance. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor, for example, supposedly offers an average 17 per cent increase in performance over the x86 competition and up to 15 per cent better battery life while video conferencing, compared to an Apple M2 Pro processor.

On the desktop side, the Ryzen PRO 7000 Series processors come with up to 12 high-efficiency "Zen 4" cores and up to 5.4 GHz boost frequency. These processors also feature RDNA 2 architecture-based integrated graphics, delivering impressive performance for professional workloads. The processors support the latest technologies, including DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5.0 storage, and ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E.

In addition to performance and efficiency improvements, AMD's new processors offer enterprise-grade security features via AMD PRO technologies. These features include AMD Memory Guard, Secured-core PC, and chip-to-cloud security technology enabled by Microsoft Pluton.

The Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Mobile and 7000 Series Desktop processors are expected to be available in systems from leading PC vendors, including HP and Lenovo, starting this month.

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Apple MacBook Air 15 launched at WWDC 2023, but should you care

At WWDC 2023, Apple launched a new MacBook Air with a 15-inch screen. Here we see if it makes sense for you to consider it, especially compared to the prices of the MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Pro.

Apple MacBook Air 15 price and should you buy?

Apple has priced the MacBook Air 15 at ₹134,900.

That puts it very close to MacBook Pro 13, which is currently available for ₹1,34,990 on Croma. You may be able to grab it for an even lower price on some other site or as part of some deal.

Meanwhile, the 13-inch MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Air M2 come at a starting price of ₹79,990 (Amazon) and ₹1,07,990 (Croma) respectively.

Those two models are still great laptops at the price they are retailing in the country.

So if you are price sensitive, then you could consider either of the 13-inch models. If you want a more powerful laptop, the MacBook Pro 13 (with M2 SoC), as you have seen, is present at a price point not so far from the newcomer. 

Not to forget the Apple M3 processor is in queue next and once it launches, the 15-inch MacBook Air will have one more competitor from its family.  

So, the new MacBook Air could be a tough sell for price-conscious buyers. 

That said, there are still reasons to consider the 15-inch MacBook Air and here are they:

Reasons to consider Apple MacBook Air 15

The prime reason to consider the new 15-inch MacBook Air is its bigger screen.  

The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina Display is said to offer 25-percent larger real estate than the 13-inch MBA. It still sports 500 nits of brightness and DCI-P3 colour gamut support.

The visuals will be backed by a 6-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support and a 2x stronger bass claim. 

Also Read: Apple Vision Pro is superior to Meta Quest 3 but is that a reason to spend on it?

Now you may wonder if a bigger display device should be having more space for a bigger battery. Well, that's not true, unfortunately. The comforting news is however that this one boasts 18 hours of battery life which is the same as its 13-inch counterpart. Pros and regular folks unanimously laud the battery life endowed by M-series laptops. As a bonus, you are also getting the 35W dual port adapter with this machine's box.

It is not that heavy at 1.5 kgs and comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports and a MagSafe charging socket.

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Forget iQOO Neo 8 Pro, Indians should be looking forward to the iQOO Neo 7 Pro

iQOO Neo 8 Pro has launched in China but for the Indian market, iQOO is likely to have the iQOO Neo 7 in showcase soon. Just the other day, iQOO Neo 7 Pro was seemingly teased by Nipun Marya for the Indian market. Now this Neo 7 Pro (for India) is rumoured to be a rebranded iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition that is currently out in China.

Also read: Motorola Edge 40: Worthy of flagship phone tag? Let’s find out

Neo 7 Racing and Neo 8 Pro: Display 

The iQOO Neo 8 Pro flaunts a AMOLED with 1B colours alongside a 144Hz refresh rate supporting HDR10 with 1300 nits brightness. On the other hand, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing sports a AMOLED similar to Neo 8 Pro with a 120Hz refresh along with HDR10+ support and 1500 nits brightness. 

Neo 7 Racing and Neo 8 Pro: Processor

The  iQOO Neo 8 Pro uses Android 13 with Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) and is powered by Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm) chipset. The smartphone runs on an octa core processor with Immortalis-G715 MC11 GPU. However, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing uses Android 13 with OriginOS 3 and is powered by the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset. The smartphone also runs on an octa core processor but uses Adreno 730 as the GPU.

Neo 7 Racing and Neo 8 Pro: Battery and Memory

The two smartphones hold 5000 mAh battery capacity with 120W wired fast charging where the brand claims that 50% of the battery can be charged in 8 min. Where iQOO Neo 8 Pro offers 8GB RAM and 16GB RAM, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing offers 8GB, 12GB and 16GB RAM.  

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Neo 7 Racing and Neo 8 Pro: Camera

The iQOO Neo 8 Pro flaunts a 50 MP + 8 MP dual camera setup with a 16 MP front camera and the iQOO Neo 7 Racing sports a triple camera setup 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP with a 16 MP front camera. 

Let’s see if Neo 7 Pro happens to be the device teased and if at all brings the aforementioned specs. In time, we shall also see Neo 8 Pro coming our way.

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Spacetop: The worlds first AR laptop, but will it be the future of computing

Forget Apple AR glasses, Sightful, a new Israeli company has launched Spacetop, the world’s first augmented reality laptop. It is in an early access program and the company considers this as a first step towards “reinventing” the laptop experience. But, it is packing a 3+ years old chipset meant for Android smartphones. So, the question is whether it’s powerful enough to be the future of computing. Let’s check out its full specs and features to get an idea about the same.

Spacetop specifications

Spacetop comes with a 13-16” display (1080p resolution per eye) and a 100-inch canvas. Canvas is what the brand calls its virtual work environment for AR projection. You get to see the AR elements through a pair of AR glasses. 

Above the panel, there is a 5MP webcam with an FHD+ resolution.

Beneath the display, there is a full-size keyboard and touchpad combo. 

The software onboard is called Spacetop OS. This is laid on top of Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a battery rated to run for 5+ hours.

You get 2x USB-C (PD and DisplayPort-supported) ports which can be used for charging. The laptop is 5G compatible and you also get Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless connectivity.

The machine weighs 1.5 kg and its dimensions are 1.57”x10.47”x9.8”.

That’s about it with the available spec details of the device. 

Now, from the looks of it, we are a bit sceptical about whether this assortment of specs is powerful enough to run cutting-edge tech like an AR laptop. But, we can only know for sure when we use it. 

For now, let’s see how it works.

How Spacetop works

You boot the laptop and wear AR glasses. The AR goggles also support prescription lenses. So, you can get custom AR glasses made for you from the brand.

Next up, the Spacetop OS appears as a projection in the air. 

You interact and control the AR elements on the virtual screen (pinned on the air) with a keyboard and touchpad. The virtual screen doesn’t move with you but thanks to the camera tracking your head movements, you get to see different parts of this Canvas with slight movements of your head. Likewise, the AR environment can zoom in and out based on your head movements.

The goggles also project sound for immersion and this will be audible to the wearer only.

That’s the basic lowdown of how the thing works.

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

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

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

1. Design

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook​

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

Primebook offers a customisable keyboard and touchpad support.

2. Internals

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

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

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

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

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

3. Ports

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

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

4. Display

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

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

5. Software

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

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

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