WhatsApp will soon let you make AI generated stickers: Heres how

WhatsApp is continuously rolling out new features. Recently, a new feature was introduced which helped in sharing your screen on a video call. Now, Meta has launched a new Whatsapp beta version and is trying out a cool update with AI-made stickers. Some users can use this feature now as the company gave the access to select users for the testing to see how it works and find any problems. This new thing lets you make stickers by just describing them with words. This could change the app a lot because you can make your very own special stickers by using Artificial Intelligence.

WhatsApp is getting ready to launch a fresh beta version 2.23.17.14, that lets you use and make stickers using AI. A picture in a report by WABetaInfo showed how to do it.

Also read: Whatsapp will increase your app security with passkey protection: Report

There's a special "create" button you can see in the sticker part. You type a description for the sticker you want. Then, WhatsApp shows you a bunch of stickers made by AI based on what you wrote. You can pick the one you like best to share.

The company hasn't said which AI model they're using for this. They're using secure technology to make the AI stickers work, but they didn't explain exactly what kind. The way this works is kind of like other models such as Midjoureny or OpenAI's DALL-E, where you can make your own pictures.

Also read: 5 WhatsApp features that you should start using, if you aren't already

Also, the app will tell you if any stickers made by AI might be bad or not okay. But we don't know what they'll do about it. The report from WABetaInfo says you'll be able to tell if a sticker was made using Meta's AI because it will have a special mark on it.

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Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus with 200-MP camera, curved display coming very soon

Redmi Note 13 series seems to debut in the market soon. The last Redmi Note series, 12 was launched around this time of year in 2022. It is speculated that the next-gen Redmi Note 13 series will also launch in October. This lineup could include three smartphones that are Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro, and Note 13 Pro Plus. Reports have tipped some specifications of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus and now there are some more leaked specifications which confirm the previous leaks. 

Kacper Skrzypek posts updates on MIUI very often and now he has posted some details of the Redmi Note 13 series on X (Twitter). He mentioned that the upcoming Redmi Note 13 series will be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ processor. He also added that it could sport a 200-megapixel primary camera along with a Sony IMX355 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, and an Omnivision OV2B10 2MP macro/depth sensor. On the front, it might feature a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. 

Also read: Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, Redmi K60, Pad 6 Max and more revealed

Although, some of these tipped specifications match the previously leaked specifications of Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is expected to launch with a curved display that we haven’t seen in the Note series yet. The display could support 1.5K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is also tipped to boast a 5000mAh battery with up to 120-watt fast charging support.

Also read: Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Realme 10 Pro: Price, specifications and features

A known tipster, Digital Chat Station, has leaked some renders of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. The renders revealed a punch-hole cutout on the front and a square camera module on the back, which holds a triple camera setup, kind of like Xiaomi 13’s camera island.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review: Best flip phone of 2023

So that was my detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5. This, by all means, is the most refined flip smartphone in the market right now. Samsung’s new approach towards this form factor has worked extremely well for the brand. Yes, we saw a similar implementation with the Moto Razr 40 Ultra. In fact, the outer display and software on the Moto Razr 40 Ultra is much better, but with a bit of effort, you can also bring a similar experience to this 3.4-inch cover display. The important thing to note here is that this kind of an outer display implementation will possibly extend the smartphone’s life, since people won’t be opening their smartphone for every other task. What Samsung has done better is refinement. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 feels like a much more complete phone. It feels sturdy, it feels premium, and it makes me feel confident about holding the smartphone. The hinge is smooth through and through, and there is no wobble given the excellent build quality that Samsung has showcased here. So yes, it does everything every other flip smartphone of 2023 does, along with offering the best build quality, design, and the best software experience with Samsung’s promise to bring 4 OS updates to its flagship smartphones.

It is the season of foldables and we have seen a few groundbreaking launches this year. From the cheapest foldable (Tecno Phantom V Fold) to the largest outer display (Moto Razr 40 Ultra), we have seen quite a bit this year in terms of the new smartphone form factor. Among all these new devices in the segment, I have noticed a certain lack of refinement. Especially in the clamshell-like flip designs where we have seen new innovation like bigger outer displays with more advanced features and tech like huge AMOLED displays with high refresh rate and whatnot. I remember using the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra and after absolutely loving everything about the device, I still didn’t feel very confident when I used the Moto Razr 40 Ultra. That was largely because of the hinge not being or feeling as sturdy as one would like. Then came along the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, which, from the first time I held it, made me feel confident about holding it, using it, opening it, and closing it.

The fit and finish, along with newer implementations like the large 3.4-inch AMOLED display, put just one thought in my head - “is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best modern flip smartphone to have ever landed?” Let’s find out in my review:

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP 5: DESIGN

Design on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is what grabs your attention. From the very first time I held it, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 just felt more refined, more complete. I like how the smartphone looks with the flat frame and large outer display. First things first - the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 closes completely shut. This time around, there is no gap in between the two flaps of the smartphone, which is probably the best design update of this year. The hinge also feels super smooth and sturdy and you can hold the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in any position, in order to use the smartphone’s camera or other features in the “flex mode.”

The second-best design element is of course, the outer or the cover display. The 3.4-inch AMOLED display gives the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 its own distinct look apart from enhancing the usability. When opened, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a proportionate design, but like last year, the aspect ratio is more towards a taller orientation, making the smartphone very hard to use with one hand. Furthermore, I wasn’t able to notice any significant difference in the crease so Samsung’s new mechanism hasn’t really made any major difference in terms of how prominent the crease on the display is.

One thing I liked more about the smartphone when it’s open is how sturdy the smartphone feels. Throughout my usage, I was feeling very confident with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in my hands. The seamless and super premium in-hand feel is worth mentioning here. At the back, we get a simple glass panel. We got the mint colour for our review and according to my taste, this colour is absolutely stunning. 

Overall, this is the biggest design update on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series and Samsung’s experiment with the larger outer display and a more boxy design has worked quite well. 

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP 5: DISPLAY

Coming to the display, first I’m going to talk about the cover display. This is a 3.4-inch AMOLED 720p panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. This display does a lot. We get the ability to take calls, messages, run apps like WhatsApp, Netflix and YouTube by default, and there is a slew of widgets that you can make use of. Further, with Samsung’s Good Lock app, users can also run all apps on the cover display.

The display isn’t as smooth as the one on the Moto Razr 40 Ultra, which is a 144Hz panel, but it does pretty much everything the display on the Motorola does, just not natively since we need the Good Lock app to run more apps on this cover display. In terms of brightness and colours, this display felt adequately bright and colour accurate for all kinds of environments and users. Of course, you won’t watch a lot of content here so the colour accuracy isn’t of great importance.

It is the 6.7-inch main display where the colour accuracy matters and here, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5’s display looks quite saturated. We compared the display against some of the smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the iPhone 14 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 was a bit too vibrant and saturated as compared to these two. Now, this is something a lot of people out there will prefer, but the colour accuracy on this panel isn’t as good as some of the options in the market.

Coming to brightness and responsiveness, this is a Samsung so there is no doubt this display is super bright. The sunlight visibility is as good as indoor visibility, and I never felt any lack while using both the outer and inside display in bright outdoors. I also tested the brightness using a Lux Meter, and on a plain white screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 showed a maximum luminance of 831 nits. This is brilliant for any smartphone as this basically means that in sunlight, users won’t feel any lack of visibility for using this display.

With the 120Hz refresh rate, this display also feels nice and smooth. My experience of scrolling through the screens and feeds on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 was as good as on any other flagship. One thing I wish Samsung could have implemented is giving us a higher refresh rate on the outer display, which is limited to just 60Hz, making it feel a bit slow as compared to the main display. I was coming from the Moto Razr 40 Ultra to the Samsung, and the Moto Razr 40 Ultra uses a 144Hz refresh rate so the Galaxy Z Flip5 made me wish that Samsung should have put at least a 90Hz display.

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP5: PERFORMANCE

Now, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is today’s flagship and comes with the latest bleeding edge specs. We get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip with 8GB of RAM. We get the latest UFS 4.0 storage, and we get new cooling tech, along with a stunning display to pair it with. As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a brilliant performer. The smartphone put up very good scores, which are at par with the other flagships of this year. On AnTuTu, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 put out a score of 1,125,032 points, which is right up there with other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones. For perspective, the Galaxy Z Flip5 beats the Samsung Galaxy S23 and comes a bit behind the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Further, the smartphone comfortably beats both its rivals - the Oppo Find N2 Flip and the Moto Razr 40 Ultra.

On Geekbench, the smartphone scored 1917 points in the single core test, and 4868 points in the multi-core test. Further, in PCMark Work 3.0, which is another CPU-based benchmark, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 scored 14,872 points which is again very good and at par with other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones. For comparions sake, this is again better than the other two flip smartphones of 2023, the Oppo Find N2 Flip and the Moto Razr 40 Ultra. Just the Razr 40 Ultra beats the Galaxy Z Flip5 in PCMark Work 3.0.

In GPU-based tests as well, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 performed well, coming close to the big brother, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra and marginally beating the Samsung Galaxy S23. So in terms of benchmarks and tests we ran on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, the smartphone performs as well as any other Samsung flagship of this year.

Coming to real-world performance, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 never felt slow or lacking in any sense. The smartphone is snappy, it’s quick and best of all, the start-up time is brilliant. While gaming also, I didn’t experience any frame drops or lags. Just the tall aspect ratio isn’t exactly ideal for those who game a lot on their device.

One thing I noticed with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is that the smartphone heats up quite a bit. At times, the Galaxy Z Flip5 just started heating up in my pocket and I was left wondering as to why that is happening. While gaming, however, the smartphone manages thermals pretty well. Given the weird heating patterns, I ran the CPU throttling test, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 throttled a bit. The smartphone throttled to 62 percent of the CPU performance in my test so that is not great.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 performs as well as any other flagship smartphone. It is super quick, super responsive, and it runs games smoothly (if you can deal with the improper aspect ratio).

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP5: BATTERY

Coming to battery, this is one of the smartphones in the market that people are very skeptical about its battery. The smartphone has a 3,700mAh unit, which sounds very small as compared to the 5,000 or 6,000mAh batteries. Further, the charging is also slow by today’s standards at just 25W. Now, yes, on paper this isn’t impressive. But the battery on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 lasts a while. During normal usage, I wasn’t blown away by the battery backup. Yes, it has improved from last year, but it's not a dramatic improvement.

In our tests, however, the results were good. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 lasted a good 770 minutes in our video loop test, meaning that the smartphone went on for just under 13 hours (12 hours 50 minutes), which is pretty good.

The charging is also slow at 25W. For a 3,700mAh battery, it charges from 0 to 100 percent in 93 minutes. In today’s era, when we have smartphones that charge in just about 30 minutes, this feels super slow and takes almost forever to charge to a full 100 percent.

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP5: CAMERA

Optics wise also, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 doesn’t seem too impressive on paper. In fact, the camera setup is the same as last year’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup with a primary 12-megapixel wide angle shooter and another 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter. Up front, we get a 10-megapixel selfie snapper.

The images from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5’s camera are flagship-level. The photos from this camera have brilliant dynamic range, making scenic shots look stunning. The colours are more on the saturated side, not very true to life, but then again, that is something that most users actually prefer over true-to-life images.

 

 

In terms of details also, the photos from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 are very good. I took a lot of shots in different environments on this smartphone and every time, I was impressed with the amount of detail this primary 12-megapixel shooter was able to put out. The images are sharp and very vibrant.

 

 

 

The portrait mode is also very good. I found no issues with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5’s edge detection or background blur. Even in wide angle, the shots are as sharp and detailed as the primary shooter, just the colours aren’t very consistent. The difference is only minor and at times in ideal lighting conditions, I found the colours to be a bit more towards my taste in wide angle shots.

 

 

Overall, this is a flagship-level camera setup by all definitions. The images are crisp, sharp, and detailed, showcasing great dynamic range at all times. It does portraits well, and the ultra-wide angle shooter is in-line with the primary shooter in terms of the quality of images. Good stuff.

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP5: VERDICT

So that was my detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5. This, by all means, is the most refined flip smartphone in the market right now. Samsung’s new approach towards this form factor has worked extremely well for the brand.

Yes, we saw a similar implementation with the Moto Razr 40 Ultra. In fact, the outer display and software on the Moto Razr 40 Ultra is much better, but with a bit of effort, you can also bring a similar experience to this 3.4-inch cover display. The important thing to note here is that this kind of an outer display implementation will possibly extend the smartphone’s life, since people won’t be opening their smartphone for every other task.

What Samsung has done better is refinement. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 feels like a much more complete phone. It feels sturdy, it feels premium, and it makes me feel confident about holding the smartphone. The hinge is smooth through and through, and there is no wobble given the excellent build quality that Samsung has showcased here. So yes, it does everything every other flip smartphone of 2023 does, along with offering the best build quality, design, and the best software experience with Samsung’s promise to bring 4 OS updates to its flagship smartphones.

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Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, Redmi K60, Pad 6 Max and more revealed

Xiaomi launched a bunch of new devices in China on August 14. The launch included Xiaomi’s next generation foldable device, MIX Fold 3, which is said to be the thinnest smartphone in the market. Along with that, Xiaomi Pad 6 Max, Redmi K60 Extreme Edition and Xiaomi Band 8 Pro were also rolled out in China. Here are all the details of these devices.

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3

Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 is 5.3mm thin when unfolded. It features a 8.03-inch Foldable LTPO OLED+ foldable display with 10-bit colours, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and supports up to 1916 x 2160 pixels. Talking about the 6.6-inch AMOLED cover display, it features 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and supports up to 1080 x 2520 pixels. The cover display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. 

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. It runs on MIUI Fold 14 which is based on Android 13 OS. The foldable smartphone is packed with a 4800mAh battery with up to 67-watt fast charging support and 50-watt wireless charging. 

For photography, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera, two 10-megapixel telephoto sensors and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. It sports a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 also comes with Leica featured camera. 

It was launched in China at a starting price of RMB 8999, approx ₹1,03,000. And goes up to RMB 10,999, approx ₹1,26,000, for the 16GB 1TB variant. 

Also read: Xiaomi Pad 6 vs Vivo Pad 2: Comparison of the two new Android tablets

Xiaomi Pad 6 Max

Xiaomi Pad 6 Max is equipped with a huge 14-inch IPS LCD display with 10-bit colours, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. It supports up to 1800 x 2880 pixels resolution. 

The Xiaomi Pad 6 Max is backed by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB RAM. Powered by a 10,000mAh battery with support of 67-watt fast charging. 

On the camera front, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor on the back. A 20-megapixel selfie camera along with a ToF sensor can be found on the front. 

Xiaomi Pad 6 Max was launched in China at a starting price of RAM 3,799, approx. ₹44,000. 

Redmi K60 Extreme Edition

Redmi K60 Extreme Edition comes with a 6.67-inch OLED display. It supports up to 144Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits brightness. The smartphone runs on Mediatek’s Dimensity 9200+ processor paired with up to 24GB and 1TB storage. A 5000mAh battery powers the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition, which also supports up to 120-watt fast charging. 

It sports a triple camera setup on the back holding a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front, it has a 20-megapixel selfie camera

It is available in China at a starting price of RMB 2,599, approximately ₹30,000. 

Also read: Redmi K60 may enter Indian markets as the Poco F5 Pro: Here’s what to expect

Xiaomi Band 8 Pro

Xiaomi Band 8 Pro features a 1.74-inch AMOLED display, 5ATM rating for water resistance, heart rate tracking, blood oxygen saturation, sleep tracking, and female health tracking, ambient light sensor, and optical heart rate sensor. It boasts a 289mAh battery.

Xiaomi Band 8 Pro priced this smartwatch RMB 399, approx. ₹4,500, for a TPU strap in black and coconut ash colours. However, RMB 499, approx ₹5,700, for the leather strap. 

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POCO M6 Pro 5G Review: Democratises 5G for the masses, but with tons of bloatware

The POCO M6 Pro 5G delivers on what it promises – an affordable 5G phone experience with reliable performance and solid battery life. It democratises the technology for the masses, and being the most affordable 5G smartphone in the market, it doesn’t cut too many corners – making it a decent, well-rounded experience. You’ve got a massive battery, a large 90 Hz display, and an eye-catching design. The misses in the camera and charging departments can be forgiven for the overall package the POCO M6 Pro 5G provides. 

The POCO M6 Pro 5G has the title of being the cheapest 5G smartphone in India. Priced at ₹10,999, the POCO M6 Pro narrowly beats out the Redmi 12 5G (review) – which launched recently – to claim this title. Coincidentally (or not), the phone is a replica of the Redmi 12 5G, with the same specifications across the board – barring storage variants and some design elements. One could even call it a rebranded Redmi 12 5G? Rebranded or not, the POCO M6 Pro 5G is already making waves in the Indian market, having sold out its stock merely 15 minutes after the sale went live. Packed with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, a 90 Hz display, and a 5,000 mAh battery, this inexpensive phone seems to be an appealing purchase on paper. But it is actually worth your money? It is the cheapest 5G phone in the market though, which already builds its case – since POCO is democratising 5G technology for the masses. In fact, you can even buy it for just ₹9,999 with a bank offer on select cards. However, let’s find out if you should consider spending your hard-earned bucks on this or not in my detailed review.

POCO M6 Pro 5G Review: Build and design

Sporting a sleek and lightweight design, the POCO M6 Pro 5G is quite an attractive phone for its price. The phone is 8.17 mm thick and weighs only 199 g, but the edges are slightly sharp, so it can get somewhat uncomfortable to hold over long periods. POCO has provided a glass back at this price point, which is extremely rare. It gives the device a premium look and feel – which I really appreciate under ₹10K.

The glass back and the display is Gorilla Glass protected as well. However, the glossy glass back does accumulate a lot of fingerprints and smudge marks. POCO has added a dual-tone design where the camera module has a more frosted glass look while the bottom part is just plain glossy. It is a nice separation and catches the eye immediately. There’s no raised camera module though, so the camera lenses jut out considerably which makes it rock on a flat surface.

The frame is polycarbonate but it sports a subtle metallic sheen – looks real nice for the price. The power and volume buttons feel a bit cheap, they’re just slightly janky. You get a 3.5 mm audio jack and a microSD card slot on this phone but stereo speakers are missing. As for the front, there’s a punch-hole cut out for the selfie camera and considerably thick bezels; especially the chin bezel. Redmi has also added IP53 dust and water resistance which is a nice touch.

POCO M6 Pro 5G Review: Display

Packing a large 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate, the POCO M6 Pro 5G is a good device for content consumption. Everything from YouTube to Netflix to Amazon Prime looked good on this phone. The phone comes with Widevine L1 certification, so you can view HD videos on OTT platforms. The display – at 396 PPI – looks sharp enough for the price, and the colours are nice and vibrant as well even though it may not be the most colour-accurate panel.

The display reached a peak brightness of 410 nits in our tests. Now, while this is decent enough for indoor and outdoor usage in most instances, you may face occasional difficulties viewing the screen under bright sunlight, especially like what we get here in sweltering Mumbai. 

The phone’s 90 Hz refresh rate means that scrolling feels quite smooth. Although not as path-breaking as 120 Hz, this does add a bit of fluidity to the motions compared to a 60 Hz display that is usually standard under ₹10K. The phone doesn’t switch to 90 Hz when scrolling through YouTube or Netflix though. The phone also has 240 Hz touch sampling rate, so the touch responsiveness in games is quite decent. 

POCO M6 Pro 5G Review: Performance

The POCO M6 Pro 5G is powered by the latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC fabricated on a 4 nm process. The SoC has proved to be quite powerful in the budget segment and we’ve previously tested it on the Redmi 12 5G as well. The POCO M6 Pro sports up to 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage, which is expandable up to 1 TB. It runs Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top.

Starting off with benchmarks, the POCO M6 Pro 5G threw up impressive results in AnTuTu – beating out the Helio G88 processor on the Realme Narzo N55 and its own predecessor, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 on the Redmi Note 12. We saw a significant lead in GeekBench as well. However, the phone scored lower than the Redmi Note 12 in PCMark Work. 

In GPU benchmarks, the phone scored 662 in 3D Mark Wild Life, which sadly didn’t match up to the Helio G88’s performance. The pattern repeated in GFXBench’s Aztec Ruins and Car Chase tests. So, the POCO M6 Pro with its Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is a great phone for productivity and daily tasks but is not up to par with competition when it comes to gaming.

I played Call of Duty: Mobile and BGMI on this phone, and on Low graphics, I saw little to no frame drops. It is only when I pushed the graphics up to medium that I began to see some frame skips. So, I would say you can definitely game on this phone, but keep your expectations in check – it is not meant to be a monster gaming device. Basic tasks such as SMS, social media, calls, and web browsing are handled with ease and even Sheets and Docs work smoothly.

Moving on to software, MIUI is brimming with customisations, but it is also brimming with bloatware. There are several preinstalled games, a bunch of preinstalled social media apps like LinkedIn, Moj, and Snapchat, and many Xiaomi apps. It is an overwhelmingly crowded experience, so be warned, if you like a clean interface, look elsewhere.

POCO M6 Pro 5G Review: Cameras

Like the Redmi 12 5G, the POCO M6 Pro sports a dual rear camera setup. You get a 50 MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2 MP depth sensor.

Images from the primary lens have good detail but the dynamic range could be better. The highlights are almost always overblown but the shadows have decent detail. Despite these nitpicks, this is one of the better smartphone cameras on the market at this price range. Here are some camera samples, but note that they've been compressed for the web:

Portrait images have good bokeh – maybe a touch too aggressive – but you can adjust the levels are clicking the picture. Edge detection is mediocre, the cutout isn’t always very accurate. Selfies look decent from the 8 MP camera, the skin tone is surprisingly natural but the detail is quite soft.

There’s support for 1080p at 30 fps video from the front and rear cameras, and the video footage is nothing spectacular. It works in daylight, but low-light results are grainy and noisy.

POCO M6 Pro 5G Review: Battery life

Equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, the POCO M6 Pro has impressive battery life. I consistently saw the phone lasting for 1-2 days with ease. The phone has a screen-on time of about 6-7 hours. In my tests, it lost about 8 per cent battery when running Google Maps for an hour and just 4 per cent battery when playing Call of Duty: Mobile for 15 minutes.

The 18 W charging speeds are quite slow though, by 2023 standards. The retail box comes with a 22.5 W charging brick, but the charging wattage maxes out at 18 W. The POCO M6 Pro took a good 1 hour and 57 minutes to go from empty to full battery, which is excruciatingly slow. 

POCO M6 Pro 5G Review: Verdict

The POCO M6 Pro 5G delivers on what it promises – an affordable 5G phone experience with reliable performance and solid battery life. It democratises the technology for the masses, and being the most affordable 5G smartphone in the market, it doesn’t cut too many corners – making it a decent, well-rounded experience. You’ve got a massive battery, a large 90 Hz display, and an eye-catching design. The misses in the camera and charging departments can be forgiven for the overall package the POCO M6 Pro 5G provides. It gets a definite thumbs-up from me for someone looking for a capable 5G smartphone that won’t break the bank!

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Apple will pay 5000 compensation to users of iPhone 6, 7 and SE: Heres why

Five years ago, iPhone users claimed intentional slowdowns on iPhone 6, 7, and SE models and started a dispute with the tech-giant. Apple acknowledged the slowdowns but denied any bad intentions. In 2020, Apple chose resolution and agreed to pay up to $500 million to avoid legal trouble. Some iPhone owners formed a lawsuit in 2018, contesting Apple's actions. The affected models included iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, 7, and 7 Plus.

Recent reports from Silicon Valley indicate Apple's commencement of compensation for dissatisfied users affected by deliberate iPhone slowdowns. Legal advocate Tyson Redenbarger estimated an approximate $65 compensation per user, possibly signaling the resolution of the longstanding issue. In 2016, Apple openly admitted to slowing down older iPhones as a measure to prevent sudden shutdowns.

Also read: Apple issues formal apology for slowing down iPhones, offers cheaper battery replacements for anyone with iPhone 6 or later

Initially, Apple maintained its innocence, but in 2020, the company had a change of heart, agreeing to pay a sum ranging from $310 million to $500 million. While a few claimants initially received $25, two iPhone owners held out for more and ultimately declined the initial offer.

Three years ago, a specialized website was established to allow users to submit compensation requests, necessitating the input of their iPhone's serial number for verification. Users could select either a bank transfer or a mailed check as their preferred method of payment, highlighting the evolving landscape of remuneration methods.

Also read: iPhone SE 4 may launch next month, will look like iPhone 14

For compensation, people who owned an iPhone 6, 7, or SE may wonder if they qualify. However, those who didn't register their claims by October 6, 2020, are now ineligible for compensation. To seek compensation, users were required to register their serial numbers on a dedicated company website designed for logging performance-related grievances.

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Threads already lost 79-percent of users till date, in worrying news for Metas Zuckerberg

Twitter lookalike Threads was rolled out recently on July 5  and took the internet by quite the storm. But it turns out that the hype was really short-lived as the App is seeing a massive decline in active users. Currently, the Zuckerberg Twitter alternative is really struggling to regain its popularity with users. 

At the time of its launch on July 5, 2023, Threads got almost every Instagram user onboard with its popularity soaring high. It made records by gaining more than 100 million sign-ups on the App within the first five days of its launch. 

Also read: Twitter vs Threads: 5 cool Twitter features that Threads still doesn’t have

Zuckerberg had even used the correct timeline to launch his new App as Twitter was facing a lot of backlash for the new policies rolled out by Elon Musk and people saw it as an alternative to the blue-bird App. But it now seems that Threads only had a small shot at fame and couldn’t beat Twitter.

As mentioned earlier, Threads had gained more than 100 million users within the first five days but a month later the Meta App is struggling with only 10.3 million daily active users. Reports suggest that about 79% of the initial users have stopped using the app altogether. Other reports reveal that Threads has lost more than half of its users already. A Reuters report cited an internal call from Meta, revealing that Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Threads’ retention was 'better than what the executives had expected, it was not perfect'.

A new report by Indian Express cites Similarweb, revealing that Threads had about 49.3  million active users on July 7. But now the numbers have dropped disappointingly to just 10.3 million active users. Further, the report reveals that initially, the average time spent on this new social media platform was about 21 minutes which has now dropped down to just 3 minutes per day. 

Also read: Threads isn’t threading enough and here is why we think it is so

Considering this data, Meta is reportedly strategising to bring back its engagement through various new features including but not limited to a web version, mention buttons etc.

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