Vivo V29e with Snapdragon 695 launched at 26,999: Will you buy it

Vivo has unveiled a new smartphone in the Indian market, Vivo V29e. The Vivo V29e is the first smartphone launched from the company under the V29 series. It is a mid-range smartphone which features decent specifications and a very good design. It was launched today (August 28) at 12 PM IST and the company has also confirmed some of its specifications on the teasers earlier. However, now the smartphone is actually out, let’s go through its full specifications. 

In terms of design, the smartphone will not disappoint you, at least not the Red colour. It is launched in two colours that are Artistic Red and Artistic Blue. The smartphone is also ultra slim, as Vivo calls it that. It is 7.57mm thin and weighs 180.5 grams. 

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

The Vivo V29e is equipped with a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display. It also comes with the support of 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It features the Funtouch OS 13 skin on top, which is based on the Android 13 operating system.

Talking about the performance, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, which is paired with two storage configurations; 8GB RAM 128GB storage and 8GB RAM 256 storage. A 5000mAh battery backs the Vivo V29e with a support of up to 44-watt fast charging.

For photography, this smartphone comes with a 50-megapixel AF selfie shooter on the front. On the back, there is a dual camera setup that carries a 64-megapixel primary camera, along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. 

Also read: Vivo V29e could be priced at ₹25000: Tipped to feature 64-megapixel OIS sensor

Furthermore, if we talk about the pricing, the Vivo V29e is launched in India at a starting price of ₹26,999 for the 8GB 128GB variant and ₹28,999 for the top variant. However, the company has also offered a ₹2500 instant discount on HDFC and SBI Bank cards. The pre-booking of Vivo V29e starts today and will be available for purchase from September 7 on Flipkart and Vivo's official website.

The Vivo V29e overall looks fine but it should have launched with a cheaper price. Seeing through the processor perspective, ₹26,999 feels a little costly. However, the design and battery backup is wonderful. So, make your call about it and let us know what you think. 

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE spotted online: Check out full specifications

Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 series in February this year. The South Korean company is also expected to launch the FE model this year as well and that too very soon. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG Database, which indicates an imminent launch. The last FE was rolled out under the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Samsung rolls out the FE models as an affordable variant of its flagship series, the Galaxy S. However, the news of Samsung bringing back the FE model this year, is based upon rumours totally. The company hasn’t confirmed or announced anything yet. 

Also read: Samsung to bring the FE back with Galaxy S23 series, with AMOLED 120Hz display

A report by GSMArena, says the smartphone will make it to the market immediately after the Bluetooth SIG certifications. The smartphone is listed on the website with five different model numbers for four different regions. For the US and UK, it is listed as SM-S711U and SM-S711U1. For China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, it is listed as SM-S7110. And lastly, it is listed as S711W and SM-S711B for Canada and the rest of the regions. 

Previously, a tipster known as Yogesh Brar has taken up the specifications to X (formerly Twitter). He tipped that the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE could come with a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED display which supports 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution.

It could roll out with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Exynos 2200 processor. This will be decided according to the regions. A 4500mAh battery is expected to back the smartphone with the support of 25-watt fast charging. It will reportedly feature the OneUI 5.1 skin on top, which is based on Android 13 operating system. 

Also read: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE launch is still shrouded in mystery for the Fan Edition fans

For the photography, it is rumoured to have a triple camera setup on the back, holding a 50-megapixel OIS primary camera along with an 8-megapixel unknown sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor. On the front, it could sport a 10-megapixel shooter.

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Boat Smart Ring specifications tipped: Would you buy a Smarting over Smartwatch

Boat confirmed its new category of products a while back, which is Smart Ring. The Smart Ring is exactly what it sounds like. Just like smartwatches, it can be used to track your health status. You can also wear it to gear up your fashion game, and some people prefer to wear rings and not wrist watches, so this could be a great thing for them. Additionally, you can use it daily as it comes with 5 ATM water and sweat resistance.

Mukul Sharma, a known tipster, has provided some details of the boAt Smart Ring on X (formerly Twitter). The pictures in the tweet described its specifications. As I mentioned above, the Smart Ring is set to incorporate multiple health sensors commonly seen on smartwatches. It features a heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, sleep tracker, and even a period tracker. Intriguingly, there's a possibility that it might also offer compatibility with a body temperature monitoring feature.

Also read: Boat reveals Smart Ring wearable device, will it rule the market?

A few days back, Boat confirmed the Smart Ring and along with that, the brand also revealed some specifications. The Boat Smart Ring will come with a ceramic and metal body. It will also feature Smart Touch Controls that allows you to use the smartring single-handedly. You can pair your Boat Smart Ring with the Boat Ring App to get all the basic analytics and information of your body. 

Also read: Boat Wanderer Smart is a new kids' smartwatch with 5 features that keep children safe and connected

The Boat Smart Ring will be available for grab on the leading e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, and on Boat’s official website as well. The price information of Boat Smart Ring is still unannounced. We are expecting that to be revealed soon as well. Stay tuned for more updates and let us know in the comments how you like this ‘Smart Ring’ concept.

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AMD unveils Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT Graphics Cards at Gamescom 2023

AMD unveiled two new graphics cards - the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT - at Gamescom 2023. These two new GPUs join the flagship RX 7900 XT, 7900 and the lower mid-range 7600 cards. Both cards being announced today are based on the same RDNA 3 microarchitecture and have support for AV1 Codec as well as DisplayPort 2.1. The cards will be available for sale on the 6th of September, 2023 but pricing for either card is yet to be revealed. Indian prices for the cards will also be revealed closer to launch.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Specifications

The RX 7700 XT, while positioned as a mid-range card, boasts specifications that would have been considered top-tier just a few years ago. With 54 Compute Units and an equal number of RT Accelerators, this card is designed to handle ray-tracing with ease. The inclusion of 108 AI Accelerators hints at AMD's focus on AI-driven tasks, potentially offering enhanced gaming experiences and more efficient content creation workflows.

The game clock speeds peak at 2171 MHz, with a boost clock reaching 2544 MHz. Paired with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 18 Gbps on a 192-bit interface, this card promises to handle modern AAA games with ease. There’s also the 48 MB AMD Infinity Cache which acts as an additional memory cache that will further reduce latency and improve overall performance.

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Specifications

For those seeking to get a few more frames, there’s the RX 7800 XT. With 60 Compute Units and an equal number of RT Accelerators, the 7800 XT offers slightly better ray-tracing performance. Similarly, the 120 AI Accelerators will come into play as more software incorporate AI features.

The game clock on the RX 7800 XT is slightly lower than its sibling at 2124 MHz, but its boost clock still reaches 2430 MHz. This is common when the cores within a CPU or GPU scale. Also, it would seem that AMD is not holding back on the memory front. With a whopping 16 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 19.5 Gbps on a 256-bit interface, this card is designed to handle higher quality textures and run at higher resolutions, be it 4K gaming, VR, or high-end content creation. Although, AMD is primarily positioning both cards for 1440p gaming. And, there’s also 64 MB of AMD Infinity Cache to help get a little extra performance.

Both cards come with support for DisplayPort 2.1 and AV1, ensuring compatibility with the latest displays and also include support for what’s purported to be the next mainstream CODEC. The total board power for the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT stands at 245 W and 263 W. AMD has had a rather disastrous launch with the RX 7600 which offered incremental performance gains over the 6650 XT, so we can only hope that the 7700 XT and 7800 XT offer a lot more than their predecessors, especially since these are launching about nine months after the first RDNA 3 card was announced. In the above graph, we only see the 7800 XT and 7700 XT cards being compared against the 4-year old RDNA 1-based RX 5700 XT from AMD. So the performance gains over the 6000 series cards will only be clear once the reviews are out.

Software Improvements: FSR 3 and Hyper-RX

AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) have been great additions on the software front, especially considering that FSR is more open and is not locked to the latest-gen cards. However, FSR developments have slowed a little compared to the competition and with FSR 3, they’re playing catch up with the introduction of Fluid Motion Frames which is similar to Frame Generation from NVIDIA. FSR 3.0 was announced last year alongside RDNA 3 but has not been launched yet. If rumours are to be believed, we might see FSR 3.0 sometime next month. Several video games, already launched and those yet to be, have promised to incorporate FSR 3.0. These include games such as CyberPunk 2077, Frostpunk 2, Starship Troopers Extermination, Immortals of Aveum and more.

Another interesting announcement is that of Hypr-RX. AMD’s software stack has had several interesting technologies to improve the experience of gamers. These include AMD Radeon Boost, Anti-Lag and Radeon Super Resolution. Unfortunately, all of these technologies could not be used in tandem. That limitation goes away with Hypr-RX which ensures that all three technologies will work at the same time. AMD also stated that Fluid Motion Frames, a technology that generates and interpolates frames to boost FPS, will also be included in the driver itself. However, this will not happen at the launch of Hypr-RX. That will come a little later.

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Dell XPS 17 Review: Built Well, Performs Great, But Is Overdue A Refresh

The Dell XPS 17 shines as a productivity powerhouse with exceptional speakers, a brilliant UHD+ 4K display, and commendable battery life. However, its outdated design and some performance issues, particularly in gaming, detract from its full potential. While it doesn't quite set a new standard at its price point, those in search of a dependable Windows machine will find it a worthy choice.

Dell’s XPS series is synonymous with style, performance and a high price tag. Only sometime ago the Dell XPS 13 Plus debuted with one of the most revolutionary designs ever seen in the laptop world. An absolutely seamless keyboard, a hidden yet functional trackpad and a minimalist design were some of the highlights of the latest Dell XPS 13 Plus. However, it seems that Dell has forgotten about the other laptops in its XPS series. 

The Dell XPS 17 for instance, is one such laptop that has continued to receive CPU, GPU and RAM upgrades. However, the device’s overall design has remained pretty much unchanged for many years now. In 2017, Dell introduced a major overhaul to the design. Three years later, Dell updated that design with a new chassis, a larger display, a brand-new keyboard etc. Fast forward to 2023, and the overall design of the laptop remains the same. So does the laptop still remain a worthy purchase in 2023? Here’s the answer.

Dell XPS 17 Review: Design, Keyboard, Trackpad And I/O

As mentioned earlier, the overall design of the Dell XPS 17 is similar to what we saw on last year’s model. The 17-inch laptop has a mix of black and silver themes. The top lid has a very premium silver finish. Meanwhile, the laptop’s keyboard and deck area are painted in various shades of black. 

The touchpad also matches well with the overall black theme and the 17-inch size of the laptop. Which is to say, it is big and more specifically big enough. It is a glass surface precision touchpad and works without any issues. But one issue you will notice is while lifting up the laptop lid. The chassis has no lid-opening groove so it is difficult to open the laptop. Mainly because your fingers kind of struggle to find a place to latch on to. The keyboard on the other hand works flawlessly. It uses a 60% layout but does feature navigation keys. The keys come with a 1.3mm travel and they are pretty quiet during normal operation. 

Another input method on the laptop is through the 17-inch touch screen, which has a 60Hz refresh rate and is decently responsive. It also has pretty thin bezels even on the top and bottom of the screen. To put it into numbers, the display has a 93.7% screen-to-body ratio, making it highly immersive. 

In terms of dimensions, the Dell XPS 17 is 19.5mm thick and it is not too thick all things considered and weighs close to 2.44kg. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra packs similar specs but weighs close to 1.79kg. But the added weight is probably due to a touch screen and a beefed-up cooling system thanks to a massive vapour chamber. 

The I/O on the Dell XPS 17 is pretty streamlined. Mainly because it features four Thunderbolt 4 USB Type C Ports, a full-size SD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio/microphone jack. But Dell also includes an adaptor with the laptop containing an HDMI 2.0 and a USB Type-A slot. Which, I must say, is a sight for sore eyes as a laptop user in 2023. 

Dell XPS 17 Review: Screen, Speakers And Webcam

The 17-inch UHD+, also known as 4k, display is vivid, punchy and bright. As indicated by the “+” sign, the resolution is higher than regular 4K because the display is in a 16:10 aspect ratio and not the standard 16:9. And Dell has pulled a neat little trick here. Because from the top, the laptop looks like any other 16:9 laptop. But since it has no thick bottom chin, it can accommodate a 16:10 display. Pretty nice. I think it also prevents Dell from making this laptop any more big than it already is. 

In terms of display quality and specifications, Dell has outfitted the XPS 17 with an IPS LCD panel but it is very bright. Its peak luminance came out to be 475.9nits, with 160% sRGB, 97.5% DCI-P3 and 119.1% Adobe RGB colour space coverage. Simply put, the 17-inch UHD+ display shows a wide array of colours but it doesn’t showcase them accurately by default as the Delta E value came out to be 5.2. So if you’re planning on using it professionally the screen requires some calibration. 

The Dell XPS 17 features a quad-speaker setup including two 2.5W woofers/speakers and two 1.5W tweeters, for a combined output of 8W. And it is a pretty good setup, the soundstage is wide as you can hear a variety of instruments in any song. The bass on offer is also pretty appropriate and does not overpower the speaker’s overall sound. Speakers are loud as well. For reference, I recently tested the 15-inch MacBook Air and it had a great speaker setup but the Dell XPS 17 defeated it in terms of volume and bass. But the speakers sounded clearer in higher volume on the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air. 

But what is disappointing is the fact that the webcam can only shoot images in 720p. It seems like something that Dell accidentally forgot about because even budget laptops in 2023 come equipped with at least a 1080p webcam. And in the premium segment brands like HP have taken up the lead by giving you a 5MP AI-focused webcam. 

Dell XPS 17 Review: Battery Life And Charging

In the PC Mark 10 battery life test, the Dell XPS 17 scored 8.5 hours of battery life with performance set to high and brightness at 100%. For a normal workday, the Dell XPS 17 will last you a full day provided you keep the brightness at 70% and performance in balanced mode. Normal browsing does not consume a lot of battery but streaming videos does start to eat a good chunk of it. And considering the overall powerful nature of the laptop, I’d advise you to keep the  charger within reach especially if you plan on using it while traveling.

Dell XPS 17 Review: Gaming And Performance Review

The Dell XPS 17 is not a gaming laptop, its main focus, first and foremost, is as a creator machine. But you can still expect good gaming performance from it. Along with the Intel Core i9-13900H is an Nvidia RTX 4070 which has 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. But the GPU only has a 70W TGP limit. But that doesn’t mean that it can’t play games. I tested some popular titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Gears 5 at 4k native resolution and the laptop was easily able to run it at 60FPS.

Now, the Dell XPS 17 also has a feature that dynamically controls power and cooling depending on whether you’re using the laptop on your lap or on the desk. And that feature works mostly, but if you’re gaming on the XPS 17 then the laptop’s underside gets quite hot. Hot enough that you can no longer keep it on your lap anymore. But not hot enough that it’d start making hot spots on the keyboard. 

I extensively played games on the Dell XPS 17 and the only area which gets marginally hot is the mid-keyboard section. The palm rest area and the WASD keys remain decently cool. But the fact is that the laptop’s performance drops a decent bit if you push too hard. As evident by the Cinebench R23 throttle test, the Core i9-13900H loses noticeable performance when put through a 10-minute throttle run. 

Moreover, during extended gameplay, the laptop did run into some software bugs. Which quite often forced me to restart it. And it only happened while gaming so it could be due to the GPU. Nevertheless, temper your expectations if you’re buying this machine by thinking it is a creator/gaming laptop. Because in truth, it is the only creator laptop that can be used for some casual gaming. I want to also tell you that the laptop scored a fantastic score in the PC Mark 10 Extended benchmark suite. Individually scoring very high in digital content creation and productivity. Moreover, the 1TB SSD onboard also aced the Crystal Disk Mark Speed test. Achieving a super high score of 6783.40MB/s and 5613.91MB/s read and write speed respectively. 

Conclusion

Suffice it to say, the Dell XPS 17 works as a gaming laptop but performs really well as a productivity machine. And with a tested battery life of around 8.5 hours with 100% screen brightness, this hefty machine makes up for its weight with solid performance. Its UHD+ 4K display is bright and crisp enough for me to not wish for an OLED and its no bezel design combined with the 16:10 aspect ratio works tremendously in the laptop’s favour. The best-in-class speakers also work as a cherry on top of an already capable machine. But its ageing design does limit the potential the laptop’s hardware is packing. For Rs 3.65 lakh, the Dell XPS 17 is inoffensive when it should be an aggressive performer. But if you’re looking for a good ‘ol reliable Windows machine with software quirks and average thermal performance then Dell XPS 17 is a good choice.

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You can now create a WhatsApp Group with no name, no we arent joking

Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp has another new feature. This time, the app is catering to those who struggle with naming their new group chats on the instant messaging app. The new feature allows you to now create groups without having a name. The feature was announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and has started rolling out to all users. 

With the new feature, WhatsApp has made naming a group optional. The feature, however, is limited to groups that have up to six people added. When users try to make a group with six people, they don't need to add a name. However, if you try to create a group with more people, naming it will become mandatory. 

Also read: WhatsApp now lets users share HD photos: Here’s how to do it

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Without a name, a WhatsApp group will appear different to everyone. For example, if you are added in a group with people who do not have your contact saved, your phone number will appear within the group name. The feature has been launched in addition to the option of starting a group without having a profile photo. 

For those who aren't aware, WhatsApp allows you to add up to 1,024 members to a group. The new feature has started rolling out for all iOS and Android users. In case your WhatsApp is not allowing you to create a WhatsApp group without a name, you can try and update the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 

Also read: WhatsApp will soon let you make AI generated stickers: Here’s how

We at Digit tried out the new feature and for us, the feature worked quite smoothly on both Android and iOS. Recently, WhatsApp also rolled out a feature that allows users to send HD quality images.

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Sennheisers new AMBEO lineup, the AMBEO Soundbar Plus and AMBEO Sub launched in India

Sennheiser has taken the step to expand its AMBEO lineup by launching two new speakers in the Indian Market. The company has launched the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus, world’s first 7.1.4 standalone speaker, according to Sennheiser, and AMBEO Sub. If you were looking out for a premium speaker to connect your TV with or want to impress your friends on some occasion, check out these two speakers. Here are the specifications.

The AMBEO Soundbar Plus comes with good audio output and doesn't take much of your space. It comes with a 3D sound experience that has been developed in collaboration with the esteemed Fraunhofer-Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS). The soundbar also features AMBEO Self-Calibration, which strategically positions seven virtual speakers around the listener, along with four more overhead. This eliminates the need for extra cables or satellite speakers.

Also read: Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Review: Can a single bar with thirteen drivers give an immersive Dolby Atmos experience?

The Soundbar Plus also boasts features like Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio, and MPEG-H Audio. You can even transform stereo and 5.1 content into captivating 3D sound.

AMBEO Soundbar Plus runs on AMBEO|OS, which enables users to use Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect. Further, it also supports voice assistants such as Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri

Next up, we have the AMBEO Sub, powered by AMBEO virtualization technology, it delivers intense and deep bass, and for the premium performance it boasts 8-inch proprietary woofer and 350-watt Class-D amplifier. The AMBEO Sub also offers advanced self-calibration and a Smart Control App.

Also read: Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone - Holds its own in a competitive space

Talking about the prices, the AMBEO additions are available in India on various platforms like Sennheiser's official webshop, Amazon.in, and other leading electronic outlets. The AMBEO Soundbar Plus can be grabbed at a price of ₹1,39,990. On the other hand, the other device, AMBEO Sub is launched at a price of ₹69,990. 

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