iQOO India has debuted their new smartphone in the 15-18K price segment named iQOO Z6. This is a 5G phone engined by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chip. Compared to its predecessor, it has a new 50MP camera arrangement at the back and much slower 18W charging support. The battery size is still 5000mAh though. It also retains a 16MP front camera and a 120Hz LCD screen.
iQOO Z6 Specs and Features
iQOO Z6 5G in Chromatic Blue and Dynamo Black colors.
iQOO Z6 has got a 6.58-inch LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and a waterdrop notch. The iQOO Z5 had a punch hole cutout, by the way.
The occupant of this notch is a 16MP selfie shooter. On the other side, you get a 50MP main camera accompanied by a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP bokeh sensor. The base variant of the phone doesn't have this bokeh sensor.
The processor inside is a 6nm based Snapdragon 695 roomed with up to 8GB (LPDDR4x)+128GB memory and a 1445 mm² 5-layer liquid cooling system. The software on top of this setup is Android 12 based Funtouch OS 12.
A 5000mAh battery keeps the phone on with support from a 18W fast charging solution.
Among other things, you are also getting Bluetooth 5.1, two 5G bands, up to 1TB microSD card expansion, Panda Glass screen protection, and Extended RAM support up to 4GB on the high-end model.
iQOO Z6 Price and Availability
iQOO Z6 5G is available through Amazon India from March 22 at ₹13,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant, ₹14,999 for the 6+128GB unit, and ₹15,999 for the 8+128GB model. This is inclusive of the ₹2000 discount on HDFC band cards and EMI transactions.
For more such news, reviews, feature stories, buying guides, and everything else tech-related, keep reading Digit.in.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D price and sale date have been revealed. The new AMD desktop gaming processor was unveiled at CES 2022 in January. Additionally, AMD has introduced the new Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, and Ryzen 7 desktop processors. Asus has also announced support for AMD’s new processor models.
Realme has teased the launch of the Realme GT 2 series through its Twitter account. The tweet reads, “The wait is over! Arriving soon in India and it’s going to be. #GreaterThanYouSee. Stay tuned!”
The Realme GT 2 and the Realme GT 2 Pro debuted in China back in January and after a few months, the two phones should be reaching the Indian shores soon. The Pro model could come bearing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and the Realme GT 2 is likely to have a slightly older Snapdragon 888 chip.
Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme GT 2 Specs and Features (Chinese variant)
Realme GT 2 Pro has got a 6.7-inch LTPO 2 AMOLED with 2K resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colour depth, 1400nits of brightness, HDR10+ support, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The cameras include a 32MP selfie snapper and a 50MP+50MP+3MP triplet at the back. The innards comprise a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Android 12 OS, and a 5000mAh battery with 65W charging support.
Realme GT 2, on the other hand, has a 6.62-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits of brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 shield. The camera on the front is a 32MP shooter while by the back, it holds a 50MP+8MP+2MP troika. Internally, you are getting a Snapdragon 888, Android 12 software, and a 5000mAh with 65W adapter support.
Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme GT 2 Price, and Availability
Realme GT 2 series India teaser
In its home market, the Realme GT 2 Pro starts at €749 (~₹63,075) for the 8+128GB variant. The vanilla GT 2 costs €549 (~₹46,230) for the 8+128GB unit.
Both come in Steel Black, Paper Green, and Paper White colours. Let’s see how Realme prices the GT 2 phones in India. We’ll keep you posted.
For more tech news, reviews, feature stories, buying guides, and everything else, keep reading Digit.in.
YouTube Transcript is being released on Android and select users have got the update as per AndroidPolice. You can update the YouTube Android app to the latest version from Google Play Store. So, once you have this feature, you don’t have to watch the video in its entirety if all you need is a particular portion of it. Using the new transcription option, you can skip to the time or position in the video that matters to you.
You also get a brief overview or content summary of the video by simply reading the text next to timecodes.
Now, in case you haven’t got the feature on your Android phone, note that it is a server-based update and you should get it eventually.
Here’s how this new video transcription on YouTube Android works:
How to see YouTube Transcript on Phone
Show Transcript | Via Android Police
If you have the latest YouTube app on your Android smartphone, and the update has been pushed by Google, just simply search and play for a video that may have the timestamps. Once the video is live and if the YouTuber has added the timecodes, you will see it in the video description. You just have to tap on the Show Transcript button. You will then see the timestamps with their short description populated like a list between the provided chapters (if any) and the More (uploads) from the channel section. You can scroll through it and tap on the blue-coloured timecode which is linked to the given time in that video.
Although we haven’t got the update on our end, it is reported to be rather similar to the YouTube Transcript on desktop, just without the option to quickly search through those lines using a keyboard command.
You can try if it is available on your phone and check if the video transcriptions show up on Digit videos.
Speaking of which, for more news, reviews, feature stories, buying guides, and everything else tech-related, stay tuned into Digit.
Asus has refreshed a bunch of laptops under its ROG Strix and TUF brand. These include ROG Strix Scar 15/17, ROG Strix G15/17, ASUS TUF F15/17, and TUF A15/17. They are powered by either Intel’s 12th gen Core H-series or AMD’s Ryzen 6000-series of mobile CPUs. Additionally, they all are also armed with Mux Switch and Adaptive-Sync support.
Speaking about the newly launched Asus laptops, Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, Asus India, stated, “At Asus we are proud of being able to give our customers the best possible experience when it comes to gaming, by creating synchronicity between modern tech, innovation, and versatility. We are confident that the new TUF and Strix lineup will give competitive gamers an edge and casual players a whole new level of immersion. Designed in a compact form factor, the machines are a perfect match for today’s on-the-go lifestyle, allowing one to switch between work and play effortlessly. With the new set of devices, we are optimistic of further elevating the gaming experience and the gaming ecosystem of the Indian gaming community.”
So, if you are eager to know about each of the individual ROG Strix and TUF laptop specifications, have a brief look at them down below:
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 and Scar 17 Specs and Features
Both Strix Scar 15 and 17 are packing an Intel Core i9-12900H CPU with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti mobile GPU. There is support for MUX Switch, which is a hardware toggle that enables a direct connection between the display and dGPU. This should provide lower latency and faster performance in gaming.
By the way, that display is a 240Hz QHD display with support for Dolby Vision HDR and Adaptive Sync.
Their innards also include DDR5 RAM and a liquid metal cooling mechanism.
Asus has also outfitted the Strix Scar with customizable Armour Caps and RGB lighting for gamer-friendly aesthetics if you will. The machine also sports USB-C charging through a 280W power adapter capable of filling half the tank in mere 30 minutes.
Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17 Specs and Features
These come with a ROG backlit logo and the signature dot matrix pattern on the bonnet.
Internally, you get up to R9-6900HX backed by up to Nvidia RTX 3070Ti on the Strix G15/17. There is also the aforementioned Mux Switch and a proprietary cooling solution to ensure the machine runs quickly and stays cool.
Other notable features are their dual speaker setup and USB-PD fast charge support that claims to take the battery from 0 to 50-per cent in a matter of 30 minutes.
Asus ROG TUF F15/17 Specs and Features
Asus has put in the Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700H processor and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. There is support for enhancing features like Nvidia DLSS, Ray Tracing, Mux Switch, and Adaptive-sync for better graphics rendering.
You will be able to enjoy this graphics output on an FHD display with up to a 300Hz refresh rate.
You can also go with the QHD panel for better resolution and colours that may be critical for certain professionals.
If you want to add a secondary monitor, you can do that as well through the Thunderbolt 4 port. Other hardware in the machine is its dual speakers (with Dolby Atmos support and Hi-Res Audio certification), and a 90WHr battery.
Asus ROG TUF A15/17 Specs and Features
This is also an AMD machine with up to Ryzen 7 6800H processor and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, and 84-blade Arc Flow Fans (with up to 13% more airflow).
Here too, you get Adaptive-Sync support, MUX Switch, 165Hz@QHD or 300Hz @FHD display options, and a 90WHr battery with fast charging support that can top up to 50% of charge in just 30 minutes.
Let’s now take a look at their pricing details:
Asus ROG Strix and TUF Price and Availability Model Starting Price Store Availability date Strix Scar 15 ₹264990 Amazon, Flipkart, Asus eshop, and offline stores. March 15 Strix Scar 17 ₹259990 Amaozn, Flipkart, Asus eshop, and offline stores. March 15 Strix G15 ₹106990 Flipkart, Asus eshop, offline stores March 15 Strix G17 ₹102990 Amazon, Asus eshop, offline stores March 15 TUF F15 ₹114990 Amazon, Asus eshop, offline stores March 15 TUF F17 ₹135990 Amazon, Asus eshop, offline stores March 15 TUF A15 ₹109990 Amazon, Asus eshop, offline stores April 3rd week TUF A17 ₹109990 Amazon, Asus eshop, offline stores April 3rd week
For other similar news, reviews, feature stories, buying guides, and everything else tech-related, keep reading Digit.in.
Hogwarts Legacy gameplay will be showcased at the next PlayStation State of Play scheduled for March 17, the developer announced in a PlayStation blog post on Monday. The upcoming open world role-playing game set in the 1800s, a century before Harry Potter, was delayed to 2022 last year, and is set to arrive on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X later this year...
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy unpacked show titled Awesome Galaxy A event will be held on March 17 at 7:30 PM IST. The company is expected to unveil four new smartphones namely, Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, and Galaxy A23 5G. You may have read about these devices in our earlier coverage and today, we will be focussing on the Galaxy A33 5G as its design renders and specs have leaked on Appuals.com. The site also tips the likely price of the phone. So, let’s have a look at them.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Specs and Features (Expected)
The renders present the Galaxy A33 in colours like Peach, Blue, White, and Black.
At the front, there is apparently a 6.4-inch sAMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, 412ppi pixel density, 90Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and Infinity-U notch. The chin is a bit broad, indicative of its price class.
The camera hump has a smooth raise from the rear surface. Within it, you may get a 48MP primary shooter, an 8MP 120° ultrawide shooter, a 5MP macro module, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Under the hood, Galaxy A33 5G is said to bring a yet-to-be-announced Exynos 1280 chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The software on top could be Android 12 based OneUI 4.1.
Other goodies in the bag may be a dual-stereo speaker setup backed by Dolby Atmos, an in-display fingerprint scanner, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, a Type-C charging port, and NFC.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Price and Availability (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G will reportedly be priced at €379 (~₹31,800). We may learn more about the device and whether the aforementioned details are true at the upcoming Awesome Galaxy A event scheduled for March 17.
In the meantime, stay tuned in to Digit.in for more such news, reviews, feature stories, buying guides, and everything else tech-related.
