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Google Pixel 8 coming soon: Audio Magic Eraser and colour options revealed

After Google’s Pixel 7 series, the much awaited Google Pixel  8 series is expected to hit the floors later this year in October. And as is true with all anticipatory devices, rumors and leaks of this new series have started floating on the internet. We have now come across an alleged promo video highlighting the new phone. 

Twitter user EZ, took to the micro-blogging site to share a video which is allegedly the promo video for Google’s future Pixel 8 series. EZ shared the 14 second leaked promo. The 14 second video reflected the new ‘Audio Magic Eraser’. In the video we can see skateboarders removing unwanted background noises from their video clips.

Also read: Smartphone or digital thermometer? Google Pixel 8 Pro will be both!

 Google Pixel 8 Pro

One should note that Google introduced the ‘Magic Eraser’ feature for the first time with the Google Pixel 6 as well as the Google Pixel 6 Pro. What this feature did was that it allowed users to remove unwanted objects from their photos. 

So, if this promo turns out to be true, we could expect something similar, but this time with audio. This feature might be placed with other controls on Google Photos. The promo highlights the Google Pixel 8 as the“the only phone with Audio Magic Eraser”. 

But that’s not all that the alleged promo had to reveal. The Google Pixel 8 series is expected to offer a Blue coloured phone variant. 

Also read: Google Pixel 8 hardware leak suggests it will excel at night photography

 Google Pixel 8 Pro

As we wait for the Google Pixel 8 series, here’s what we know from the rumors surfacing online. The Google Pixel 8 series could offer two storage variants:  128GB and 256GB storage options. Further, we could see the smartphones running on Android 14 and Tensor G3 processor. On the battery front, we can expect a 4,950mAh battery with 27-watt wired fast charging support on the Pixel 8 Pro. Speaking of the Google Pixel 8 on the other hand, could be packed with a 4,485mAh battery along  with 24W wired charging and 12W wireless charging support.



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Whatsapp will increase your app security with passkey protection: Report

Whatsapp is expected to launch a new feature which will help in increasing the security by passkey. However, WhatsApp users have various options to safeguard their accounts, such as traditional passwords and two-factor authentication and now this could be another feature, if you like your Whatsapp packed and protected. This addition will join the ranks of apps and websites that have already embraced passkey functionality. While Meta hasn't made an official announcement yet, a hidden passkey setup menu was discovered in the latest WhatsApp for Android beta version by WABetaInfo.

The passkey feature is still in development, without a current activation method. Nevertheless, this discovery strongly suggests that WhatsApp might soon offer users the choice of using a passkey instead of a conventional password.

Also read: WhatsApp a stranger without saving their contact is now easier than ever

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In essence, a passkey is part of an industry-wide initiative aimed at enhancing security during authentication. Rather than relying on standard passwords, users can verify their identity through facial recognition or biometrics, eliminating the need to create and input a regular passcode. This technology has originated from the FIDO Alliance and can be found in Google, Apple and Microsoft.

Apple has rolled out a new feature that uses passkey and it automatically assigns it to Apple ID accounts for users on iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. This innovation permits users to authenticate themselves on Apple-related websites using their passkey as a credential, bypassing the requirement for a password. 

Apple users have been able to generate and store passkeys using Safari and iCloud Keychain since iOS 16. Now, with iOS 17, this capability extends to third-party apps. Recent announcements by TikTok and the well-known password manager 1Password also highlight their support for passkeys.

Also read: WhatsApp lands on Wear OS 3 smartwatches: Here’s all you need to know

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Although, more information such as the launch date of this new Whatsapp passkey feature has not been announced yet. So stay tuned for the official news.

Also read: Google’s new passkey explained: Your password-less future’s here



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Fire-Boltt Emerald smartwatch for women launched in India, priced at 5,999

Fire-Boltt recently launched a new women’s edition watch, called the Fire-Boltt Emerald. It is a premium looking smartwatch in the women’s category under ₹6,000. You can grab this smartwatch from Fire-Boltt’s official website at a price of ₹5,999. The new Fire-Boltt Emerald smartwatch for women gives a premium feel on a budget. Speaking of its features, the watch comes equipped with a 1.09-inch HD display and has all the basic features that we expect from a smartwatch.

The Emerald features a glass designed round dial which has been cut like a diamond. The dial also has a rotating crown and you will get metal straps with this watch too. On the display front, as mentioned earlier, the Emerald has a 1.09-inch TFT LCD and offers HD resolution.

Also read: Fire-Boltt Blizzard Ultra gives you Rolex vibes under just ₹3500: Check features

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The Fire-Boltt Emerald is also water-resistant and has an IP68 rating. This means that this smartwatch can resist water up to 1.5 metres for a duration of 30 minutes. 

Talking about the connectivity, the watch is compatible with Bluetooth calling. You can view call history, a quick dial pad, and sync contacts on its dial. 

Since it’s a women’s smartwatch, the Fire-Boltt Emerald offers features for female health tracking and heart rate, sleep, and blood oxygen levels, among other things. You can even use voice assistants, smart notifications, a camera, music control, weather alerts, in-built games, etc on this smartwatch.

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The Fire-Boltt Emerald also offers decent battery life. The brand promises 5 days of battery life on a single charge. It is a part of the brand’s ‘Jewels of Time’ series. Further, the smartwatch is available in three colour variants, namely Blue, Rose Gold, and Green.

Also read: Fire Boltt Gladiator smartwatch comes with a design similar to Apple Watch Ultra: Know price and specs

If you’re interested in buying the Fire-Boltt Emerald then you can find it on both Fire-Boltt’s official website and on Amazon. It is priced at ₹5,999.



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

OnePlus is all set to launch OnePlus Ace 2 Pro in China on August 16. In India, the Ace models often arrive under different names, such as the OnePlus 11R, a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 2. As the launch approaches, the possibility arises that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro might be introduced in India as the OnePlus 11T or possibly not at all. OnePlus previously confirmed the Tiangong Cooling System in Ace 2 Pro. Ahead of its August 16 launch, OnePlus has unveiled some more specifications, including a flexible OLED display featuring a BOE Q9+ screen, battery configurations, processor, and RAM.

Let’s have a look at its display configuration. The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will be equipped with a 6.74-inch flexible OLED display with a BOE Q9+ screen. The display will also support 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion display colours and HDR10+ and come with a 1.5K resolution. Along with that, it will also come with TUV Rheinland global eye protection certification. 

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

 OnePlus Ace 2 Pro

Next up, we will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor integrated with the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro. Surprisingly, OnePlus also confirmed huge memory in Ace 2 Pro of up to 24GB! Yes you heard it right. It will also come with other RAM variants like 16GB, 12GB, and 8GB. 

Talking about the battery, OnePlus will feature a 5000mAh battery in this smartphone that supports up to 150-watt fast charging support. It will charge 0-100 percent in just 17 minutes, claims OnePlus. 

Also read: OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have Tiangong Cooling System: What's so special about it?

Last but not least, OnePlus will also introduce a new technology in the Ace 2 Pro, namely Tiangong Cooling System. This cooling system is an aerospace-grade three-dimensional vapour chamber. Compared with the previous cooling system, Tiangong improves the thermal conductivity by 60%, and the thermal conductivity will be increased by 41% with the new aerospace-grade superconducting thermal graphite.

 OnePlus Ace 2 Pro

So this is all we know about the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro for now. I really hope this phone will make it to India. This new Tiangong Cooling System seems like a technology one should experience, as we do not know much about it because this will be the first smartphone to feature it. Stay tuned for updates on Ace 2 Pro and let us know how you like this smartphone so far. 



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Infinix Zero 30 5G coming in India with 60 degree curved AMOLED display

Infinix has confirmed a new smartphone in the Indian market and its launch timeline. This phone will be part of their Zero series. The new phone they're launching is called the Infinix Zero 30 5G. Infinix has confirmed that the Zero 30 5G will be available in India at the end of this month. The company has already shared some important information about the phone and also shown pictures of how it looks and its different colour options. Additionally, the Infinix Zero 30 5G has also been previously spotted on certifications websites such as Geekbench, Bluetooth SIG, and Google Play Console.

The Infinix Zero 30 5G will feature a 60 degree curved AMOLED display with support of one billion colours. The pictures have revealed the back of the phone. The back panel features a big rectangular camera island which holds a triple camera setup and a flashlight. The camera will also come with OIS, as it is mentioned in camera island. The rear panel of Infinix Zero 30 5G is also colour changing, and it comes in two colour options that are Gold and Blue. 

Also read: Best Infinix Mobile Phones (August 2023)

 Infinix Zero 30 5G

Infinix says you can choose between a back that's made of glass or one that's made of leather. The glass and the back of the phone will be tough and strong because they're protected by something called Corning Gorilla Glass 5. 

The most important details about how the Infinix Zero 30 5G works haven't been told yet. But some information has come out from a certification website called Google Play Console. The display is expected to come with a 1,080 x 2,400-pixel display resolution.

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

 Infinix Zero 30 5G

The smartphone could be powered by the MediaTek MT6891Z/CZA SoC. It might also have 8GB RAM, and could run on Android 13 OS.



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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Review: Incremental upgrade but still the foldable to beat

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the best foldable of its type out there – yes, despite the minuscule incremental improvements. The foldable formula Samsung has carried through the years is getting refined and polished with every iteration, so much so that this is the absolute best and most versatile folding software experience you can get your hands on. Add to that, blazing-fast performance, impressive battery life, and good cameras – you’ve got yourselves the best foldable in 2023. However, Samsung cannot keep teetering the edge with incremental upgrades since there are too many OEMs out there that are improving by leaps and bounds every year – coming very close to snatching that ‘Best Foldable’ crown.

It’s that time of the year again when the most celebrated foldable smartphones’ next iterations hit the global market! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 recently launched in Seoul, South Korea to much fanfare, and I was there to witness the unveiling. While the Z Flip5 definitely got the most love in terms of new aesthetics and features, the Z Fold5 also saw some incremental improvements. Upgrades include a smaller and lighter chassis that folds flat due to a redesigned hinge, the latest processor, a brighter display, and a couple of other refinements. The foldable smartphone market, however, is not as barren as it used to be. Competition from the likes of OPPO, Huawei, Tecno, Honor, and even Google means that Samsung can no longer be complacent if they’re to win the foldable race. So, is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 still the foldable to beat in 2023 and is Samsung playing it too safe? Does it justify its ₹1,54,999 and $1800 price tag in India and globally, respectively? I spent just over a week testing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and here’s what I found out.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Build and Design

At first glance, the Galaxy Z Fold5 is nearly indistinguishable from its predecessor. It is only when you hold these devices side by side, you will notice a couple of meaningful changes. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is thinner and lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (review). The thickness is down to 13.4 mm (folded) as compared to 15.8 mm on the Z Fold4 and the weight is down to 253 g – that’s 10 g lighter than its predecessor. While these may seem like small numbers, they do add up, especially when you daily drive the device since you’re able to comfortably wield the phone for much longer.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Build and Design

Dimensions and weight aside, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 also packs a re-engineered hinge design, dubbed ‘Flex Hinge’, that allows the foldable to finally fold completely flat. The two halves of the foldable display sit flush against each other, so there’s no gap down the middle of the phone that gathers dust. This definitely feels like the most polished iteration of Samsung’s prized foldable because of how refined the design feels. It’s also much easier to carry around and more pocketable than ever before. The crease is still visible though, no tangible improvements there. There’s also a lot of wobble when the phone is kept flat on a surface because of the camera module that juts out considerably.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Build and Design

New 'Flex Hinge' technology in action on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Build and Design

The hinge is smooth, silent and opens at various angles. There’s no creaking at all, which gives it a very premium feel. The chassis of the phone uses Samsung’s Armor Aluminium that’s not as scratch and dent-resistant as stainless steel, but it does the job. The cover screen still has a really tall aspect ratio that doesn’t lend itself well to typing – especially if you have stubby fingers – so I really hope Samsung makes a significant change in the aspect ratio of the cover display next generation since cheaper phones such as the Tecno Phantom V Fold (review) have a more palatable cover screen aspect ratio.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Build and Design

The phone is available in several colourways – Cream, Phantom Black, and Icy Blue are generally available while the Blue and Gray models are available on Samsung’s website. I got the Icy Blue variant for review and this pastel blue shade is by far my favourite out of the lot. The phone’s cover display and rear panel are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The phone is also IPX8 water-resistant. Samsung’s high-quality engineering and build quality shine through with this one – my only gripe is the cover display that honestly should have gotten at least slightly wider by the 5th iteration of this foldable. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Build and Design

Slim S Pen Case on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 – comes with an S Pen stylus

Oh, and another tiny gripe – there’s still no S Pen included. The Z Fold5 does support the S Pen but it does not come in the retail box or inside the foldable’s body. There is an S Pen cover on the Samsung website for the Z Fold5 but it will cost you around ₹8K.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Display

The displays on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 have the same size and aspect ratio as their predecessor – you’ve got a 6.2-inch cover display with a 23.1:9 aspect ratio and an inner 7.6-inch folding display with a 21.6:18 aspect ratio. Both displays are Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. The inner display has a 1812 x 2176 pixels resolution while the cover screen has a 904 x 2316 pixels resolution.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Display Review

The clarity and colour reproduction of both displays is top-notch. The visuals look absolutely stunning, HDR content looks punchy and vibrant, and the inner display is an absolute unit with great immersive qualities. The bezel size is the same as last year; no improvements here, and of course, the cover display’s aspect ratio is too narrow still. 

One significant improvement this time around is that the main display is now brighter at 1,750 nits of rated peak brightness. Using a lux meter, I measured a maximum brightness of 1,512 nits on Auto-Brightness Mode under direct sunlight. So, you needn’t worry about whether the display will be readable in bright daylight. The outer display has fantastic viewing angles, but the inner one’s viewing angles are mediocre due to the plastic non-removable screen protection film.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Display Review

Head on, the display looks great. This is one of the best content consumption experiences you can get on a smartphone. Gaming is also a great experience, especially if you are a claw player in FPS games such as BGMI or Call of Duty: Mobile. The crease is still visible but when you’re watching content head-on, you will not notice it too much unless you really look for it. Overall, the Fold5 has some of the most gorgeous displays on foldables devices in the market; this time brighter than ever before.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Performance

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset; the very same one found in the Galaxy S23 series. You’ve got 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage. I got the base 256 GB version for review. The SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset is created using TSMC’s 4 nm fabrication process and to put it simply, it is an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The primary core comes with an increased clock speed of 3.36 GHz and the GPU sees an increase of 680 MHz to 719 MHz. This is a substantial enough uptick from last year’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC that was used in the Z Fold4. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Performance

Benchmarks confirm this as well. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 got a whopping 1.5+ million score on AnTuTu which obliterates the Z Fold4’s 937,628 score. In fact, this is the highest AnTuTu score we’ve ever gotten on a phone we’ve tested in the Digit Test Labs! The Galaxy Z Fold5 beats out all competitors including the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (review), Vivo X90 Pro (review), Xiaomi 13 Pro (review), iQOO 11 (review), iPhone 14 Pro Max (review), and even its own S23 series brethren. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Performance Review

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Performance Review

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Performance Review

The story repeats itself in GeekBench and PCMark Work demonstrating the sheer power of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. The iPhone 14 Pro Max only surpassed it by a tiny margin in the GeekBench Multi-Core test. I then turned towards benchmarking this capable foldable’s GPU and the results impressed me, yet again. In 3D Mark Wild Life Extreme, the Z Fold5 got the best score out of all phones we’ve tested. GFXBench also saw the Z Fold5 output some of the highest scores to date!

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Performance Review

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Performance Review

Benchmarks don’t always tell the full story, but in this case, they do. This is one of the smoothest experiences I’ve had on a foldable. The Fold 5 breezes through daily tasks, intensive games, and multitasking without breaking a sweat. The experience is lag-free and seamless; animations are silky smooth across the board – it’s just a wonderfully powerful experience. The only place where I saw it heat a bit was clicking photos and shooting 4K/8K video – but it never got too hot to the touch. So, if you’re a power user with demands for an abundance of speed, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is not just the fastest foldable, but one of the fastest phones altogether!

Gaming is a great experience as well; especially on the massive 7.6-inch display. I played games such as Call of Duty: Mobile, Asphalt 9 Legends, and Genshin Impact; all of which ran buttery smooth at maximum or close to maximum graphics. There were no instances of lag or frame drops in COD: Mobile and Asphalt 9, and I only felt a small lag spike in Genshin Impact after 30 minutes of continuous gaming. Fantastic stuff!

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Performance Review

I even ran the CPU Throttling Test on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 to see its performance under sustained workloads and it did pretty well. The phone throttled to 77 per cent of its peak performance after 30 minutes, which meets expectations. Overall, if performance is your concern, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 will not disappoint.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Software and UI

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes with the latest One UI 5.1.1 which runs on top of Android 13. Samsung also promises 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates, beating Google at its own game since the latest Pixel phones get only 3 years of OS updates. One UI 5.1.1 brings some small improvements to multitasking such as quick switching pop-up screens to split screen view, an improved taskbar with 4 recently used apps, Flex Mode panel support in more apps, and others.

It isn’t these new features that alone make the Samsung foldable UI the best in the business. Rather it is the culmination of all of the features present – old and new – that have been perfected over the years. Things just work here. Multiple apps utilise the folding mechanism with Flex Mode, and it just makes sense. For instance, when slightly folded, the camera app goes from a full-screen viewfinder to a half-and-half screen where one side has the viewfinder, and the other shows your recently snapped pictures. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Software Review

The transition from the cover screen to the full screen is also perfect, with apps picking right up from where you left them on the cover screen. Folding it close will lock the phone and close the app which annoys some, but I think it is the right implementation since you would flip the phone close generally when you’re done using it.

You also get new multitasking gestures where using two fingers to swipe an app from any side will open up split-screen view and dragging the app from any corner will convert it into a pop-up window of a size of your choosing. Simple, sweet, and convenient. Do remember that these gestures are turned off by default and you would have to go into Advanced Features in Settings to turn them on. 

Also, if you’re deep in the Samsung ecosystem, Multi Control allows you to use a keyboard and mouse across your connected devices. So, you can easily use the mouse to pick up an image from your phone and drop it onto your tablet! And of course, you’ve got Samsung’s handy Dex mode around as well!

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 packs the same camera hardware as its predecessor, which came as a disappointment to many. While the Z Fold 4 packed huge camera upgrades over its predecessor, the lack of any improvements in terms of optics is almost unacceptable at this price point in 2023. Don’t get me wrong, the cameras are well-tuned and refined over the years, but an upgrade or two in a phone with 5 cameras isn’t asking for too much from a ₹1,54,999 phone. It does come with an upgraded processor and ISP (Image Signal Processor) though, so let’s see how much of a difference it makes.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Cameras

Let’s talk about the cameras. You’ve got a 50 MP primary shooter with Optical Image Stabilisation and Dual Pixel PDAF, there’s a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and a 10 MP telephoto shooter with OIS and 3x optical zoom support. The inner display has an under-display 4 MP selfie camera – and because it lies under a bunch of pixels, the results look like they’ve come straight out of a 2016-2018 selfie camera. Just avoid using it altogether for selfies. Instead, use the 10 MP selfie shooter on the cover screen, or better yet, the primary camera with the cover screen as a viewfinder.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Camera test

Using the primary camera for selfies, you’re going to get some of the most crisp shots – with excellent detail retention, fantastic low-light performance, and good colour. 

Now, let’s speak about the primary camera in general. Photos taken from this camera look great in daylight – impressive dynamic range, vibrant and saturated colours (typical of Samsung devices), and great detail retention. Portraits have fantastic edge detection and good clarity as well. The 12 MP ultrawide camera loses out on some dynamic range but has minimal barrel distortion. Here are some image samples; note that they've been compressed for the web:

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Camera test

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Camera test

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Camera Samples

Shots from the telephoto lens also look amazing, and the colour profile mimics the primary shooter which is always a great thing to see. The pictures look very similar to the ones taken from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, with a bit of extra sharpness in low-light shots.

Speaking of low-light optics, it’s a bit of a hit or miss. Detail and sharpness are good, colours look natural, but there’s quite a lot of haloing around objects and general lens flare in low light. It’s not just a one-off, I experienced this in almost every picture I took in low light. Additionally, the lens tends to capture soft shots of moving subjects in low light.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Camera Samples

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Camera Samples

Lens flare issue from the primary camera of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in low-light

Overall, these are some of the best cameras on a foldable today, but they’re not perfect. And if the Google Pixel Fold shows up in India, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 could lag behind considerably in terms of optics.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Battery Life 

The battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 remains unchanged. You get a 4,400 mAh battery but the uptick we saw in battery life was quite substantial. This must be due to improved efficiency because of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 easily lasts for a day without needing a top-up. In fact, after a day consisting of benchmarking, clicking photos, editing pictures, watching videos, and browsing social media, the phone still had a good 22 per cent battery left by 10 PM.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Battery Review

In our 4K video loop test, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 lasted a whopping 19 hours and 6 minutes. That’s almost 3 hours more than the Galaxy Z Fold4 lasted in the same test. So, expect superb battery life that should keep you coasting for long enough without picking up the charger.

A charger you’d have to likely spend extra for because you don’t get one in the retail box *sigh*. The Z Fold 5 supports 25 W wired charging, which is laboriously slow in 2023. The phone took 1 hour and 18 minutes to charge from empty to full, which doesn’t compete with flagship phones from Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Vivo. You do get 15 W wireless charging support as well, which is a good thing. Also, there’s 4.5 W reverse wireless charging which is handy to top off TWS earbuds with wireless charging support. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the best foldable of its type out there – yes, despite the minuscule incremental improvements. The foldable formula Samsung has carried through the years is getting refined and polished with every iteration, so much so that this is the absolute best and most versatile folding software experience you can get your hands on. Add to that, blazing-fast performance, impressive battery life, and good cameras – you’ve got yourselves the best foldable in 2023. However, Samsung cannot keep teetering the edge with incremental upgrades since there are too many OEMs out there that are improving by leaps and bounds every year – coming very close to snatching that ‘Best Foldable’ crown. They cannot get away with slow charging, the hard-to-use cover screen aspect ratio, and inconsistent low-light camera performance for too long, so I do hope the next Z Fold out of the South Korean giant is something truly revolutionary.



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Vivo V29 5G spotted on BIS certification website, as Vivo confirms V29e

Vivo is planning to add a new smartphone in its V series lineup. The Vivo V29 5G could make it to India very soon as it has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. It was spotted on the certification website as V2250 model number. Apart from that, the 5G listing didn’t reveal much but confirms that the launch is imminent.

So yeah, Vivo could roll out Vivo V29e in India initially as the smartphone now can be spotted on a microsite on Vivo’s official website. After that, the other models will be launched. But Vivo has already launched the Vivo V29 5G globally, that means we have the specifications of this smartphone. Let’s have a look at them.

Also read: Vivo V29 Lite 5G emerges on Google Play Console, launch may happen very soon

 Vivo V29 5G

The Vivo V29 5G is equipped with a 6.78-inch Curved AMOLED display with a resolution of FHD+. The display comes with a support of up to 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ as well. 

Talking about the performance, we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor in this smartphone, which is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The smartphone features the FunTouch OS 13 skin which is based on Android 13 operating system. It is powered by a 4600mAh battery that supports up to 80-watt fast charging support.

Furthermore, the Vivo V29 5G features IP68 rating, WiFi 6, NFC, GPS Bluetooth 5.2, and in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone was launched globally in two colour options that are Noble Black and Peak Blue.

Also read: Vivo V29 smartphone series launching soon in India: What you should know

 Vivo V29 5G

The Vivo V29 5G is expected to arrive in India by the end of this month. However, no official announcement has been made from the company on Vivo V29 5G. So just hold tight and stay tuned for more updates on this smartphone.



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Edit videos on your mobile phone using the YouTube Create App

YouTube has introduced its new mobile app called ‘YouTube Create’. This app offers an easy way for creators to edit their videos right from ...