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Friday, May 3, 2024

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Deals on Gaming Laptops Under Rs 80,000

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 opened for all users of the platform at noon on May 2. The e-commerce giant's annual sale brings lucrative discounts on a wide range of products across categories. Some of the notable categories include smartphones, tablets, laptops, earphones, smartwatches, smart TVs, and more. These discounts can be found on both Amazon's website as well as its Android and iOS apps. In this article, we have curated the best deals on gaming laptops under Rs. 80,000.

Before we jump into the deals, shoppers should know that they can also get additional deals apart from product-specific discounts via bank deals, vouchers, and exchange offers. For alternative payment options, you can also check out no-cost EMI options detailed on the individual product pages. Now, let us take a look at the best gaming laptop deals from brands such as Asus, MSI, HP, Dell, and more.

Best deals on gaming laptops under Rs. 80,000 during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024:

Product Name	MRP	Sale Price
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3	Rs. 1,00,190	Rs. 62,990
MSI GF63	Rs. 78,990	Rs. 41,990
Asus TUF Gaming F17	Rs. 82,990	Rs. 52,990
HP Victus	Rs. 95,746	Rs. 77,999
Dell G15-5530	Rs. 1,07,215	Rs. 75,990
Acer Nitro V	Rs. 99,999	Rs. 77,990
Lenovo LOQ	Rs. 95,890	Rs. 67,990

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Samsung One UI 6.1 Update Hits Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy S21 Series, Older Foldables

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6.1 to its 2021 and 2022 flagship Galaxy smartphones in South Korea. The Android 14-based custom skin brings several enhancements along with a slew of AI features to the Galaxy S22 family, Galaxy S21 series, and the previous Galaxy foldable phones. However, the older smartphones might not get the entire Galaxy AI suite. The One UI 6.1 update was announced in January with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. The update was made available to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in March.

As per multiple posts on Samsung community forums (first spotted by SamMobile), Samsung is rolling out the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

The update is currently rolling out to eligible devices in South Korea, though other regions are expected to receive it soon.

With the latest update, Samsung's 2021 and 2022 flagship S series and Z series phones get access to Galaxy AI features. The changelog shared by users indicates that older models like the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 could only receive the Circle to Search feature as part of the One UI 6.1 update. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 also seems to be getting AI-generated wallpapers and generative AI-powered editing among others.

Users in South Korea can manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and Install. It is recommended to update smartphones while connected to a strong Wi-Fi network as it is a massive update with a size of around 3GB.

The Galaxy S24 family arrived in January with One UI 6.1 preinstalled. The smartphone giant started rolling out the update for the Galaxy S23 family, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and more in late March. It is expected to bring the update to several more older devices like the Galaxy Tab S8 series shortly.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

iQoo Z9x 5G Listed on Company's India Website; Could Launch Soon

iQoo Z9x 5G, which launched in China in April this year, could soon make its way to India. The phone was spotted on the country's official website recently. It is expected to join the iQoo Z9 5G, which was introduced in India in March. The Indian variant of the iQoo Z9x 5G may share similar specifications as its Chinese counterpart including the design. The handset is said to be a rebranded version of the Vivo T3x 5G.

Although iQoo India has not yet officially confirmed the expected arrival of the iQoo Z9x 5G in the Indian market, the phone has been spotted on the company website's accessories support page. The list of all the iQoo Z9x 5G's spare parts are listed. This suggests an imminent India launch of the handset.

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iQoo Z9x 5G spare parts listed on iQoo India website
Photo Credit: iQoo.in

The Chinese version of the iQoo Z9x 5G sports a 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD screen and a 50-megapixel AI-backed dual rear camera system. The phone carries an 8-megapixel selfie camera and ships with Android 14-based OriginOS 4. It comes with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS2.2 onboard storage. The handset also packs a 6,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Offered in Dark Night, Feng Yuqing, and Starburst White (translated from Chinese) colour options, the iQoo Z9x price in China starts at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 15,000) for the 8GB + 128GB option. It is also available in 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants.

The Vivo T3x 5G, identical in terms of specifications to the iQoo Z9x, was launched in India in April this year. It starts at Rs. 13,499 for the 4GB + 128GB option, while the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants are priced at Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 16,499, respectively.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

EyeEm Stock Photo Marketplace Updates Its Policy to Use Uploaded Content to Train AI Models

EyeEm, the stock photo marketplace, has updated its terms and conditions to specify that the company which was acquired by Spain-based Freepik in 2023, can use the uploaded content on the platform to train artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models. The platform has also told its users that in case they do not consent to this, they should not add any photo to the EyeEm community and delete all the existing images. However, another section of the terms and conditions highlights that if an account is deleted, the company will not payout the accumulated share of photographers.

According to a report by TechCrunch, the company notified its users of the change via email. The email reportedly highlighted that EyeEm was adding a new clause to its terms and conditions which would provide it the rights to leverage users' content to train AI. The email also specified that users had 30 days to opt out by removing all of their content. Notably, the publication also reported that EyeEm's photo library contained 160 million photos and had 1.5 lakhs users at the time of acquisition.

Has anyone figured out a way to batch delete their photos from #EyeEm. I got this email yesterday. While I only have 60 photos there, I'd prefer not to feed the training data beast for free… pic.twitter.com/lUuDR5BnGb
— Powen Shiah @polexa@tech.lgbt (@polexa) April 5, 2024

The Section 8.1 of the Terms & Conditions page of EyeEm contains information around ‘Grants of Rights' for its community including getting non-exclusive, worldwide, transferable and sublicensable right for its commercial activities. It now includes a new paragraph that states, “This specifically includes the sublicensable and transferable right to use your Content for the training, development and improvement of software, algorithms and machine learning models. In case you do not agree to this, you should not add your Content to EyeEm Community.”

While the company does give an opt-out, it requires them to delete all the content on the platform. Notably, many users are struggling to find a batch delete option for images, so those users are stuck deleting the images one by one. However, even if they delete the images at their end, the images already available in the marketplace or shared with its distribution platforms will not go away immediately. In Section 13, the company states, “Complete deletion from EyeEm Market and distribution partner platforms may take up to 180 days from the date of your deletion request.”

But there is more. In the same section, the company also adds, “All license agreements entered into before complete deletion and the rights of use granted thereby remain unaffected by the request for deletion or the deletion.” This means even the deletion of the content does not confirm revoking the licence granted to the platform if the user entered any licence agreements.

And finally, there is another caveat. In Section 10.3, pertaining to Licence Share and Payout, EyeEm states, “If your account is deleted, you lose the right to payouts for all accumulated and future Licenses Shares. Please therefore make sure that you submit a Payment Request prior to the deletion of your account.”

Based on the highlighted sections above, it can be gauged that the company has placed multiple conditions for users who do not want to consent to their images being used by the AI. The over-email notification, a short period of 30 days, and multiple hurdles including difficulties in deletion process such as requirement to submit a form to the company for marketplace removal, and risking the payout if the account is deleted is sure to create confusion and difficulty for users to opt-out.

Notably, the European Union, in its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)'s description of consent mentions, “Consent must be unambiguous, which means it requires either a statement or a clear affirmative act. Consent cannot be implied and must always be given through an opt-in, a declaration or an active motion, so that there is no misunderstanding that the data subject has consented to the particular processing.”

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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Goes Live for Prime Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for Prime members. The sale will open up for everyone else starting 12PM on May 2, 2024. Amazon Great Summer Sale promises exciting discounts on a large selection of popular smartphones, laptops, TVs, Amazon devices, and other electronics. We've handpicked the best deals and offers Prime members can grab during early access. Amazon is offering an additional 10 percent instant discount to ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, and OneCard cardholders. Please note that the following offers are currently available only for Prime members.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best offers on mobile phones

Apple iPhone 13 (Rs. 48,499)
Apple iPhone 13 128GB is currently selling at a discounted price of Rs. 48,499 (MRP Rs. 59,900) on Amazon during the Great Summer Sale 2024. You can save an additional amount worth up to Rs. 1,000 using bank offers. Amazon is also offering a no-cost EMI option, and an exchange offer capped at RS. 44,250.

Buy now: Rs. 48,499 (MRP Rs. 59,900)

OnePlus Nord CE4 (Rs. 24,998)
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 includes a bank offer worth up to Rs. 1,000 on the OnePlus Nord CE4, bringing down the effective price to as much as Rs. 23,998. You can even swap an old smartphone to receive another instant discount worth up to Rs. 22,400. OnePlus Nord CE4 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, supported by 8GB of RAM. It comes with a large 5,500mAh battery with support for 110W SuperVooc fast charging.

Buy now: Rs. 23,998 (effective after bank offers)

Redmi 13C 5G (Rs. 10,499)
You can grab the Redmi 13C 5G for as low as Rs. 9,499 during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024. All you have to do is claim the on-page coupon to receive a discount worth Rs. 1,000 during payment. Redmi 13C 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, supported by 4GB of RAM. You can exchange an older smartphone to receive an additional instant discount worth up to Rs. 9,900.

Buy now: Rs. 9,499 (effective price after coupon discount)

Poco M6 Pro 5G (Rs. 9,999)
If you're looking for a new budget smartphone under Rs. 10,000, the Poco M6 Pro 5G looks like a pretty decent option at this price. Currently selling at Rs. 9,999 during Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024, the Poco M6 Pro 5G comes with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup and a large 5,000mAh battery. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, supported by 6GB of RAM.

Buy now: Rs. 9,999 (MRP Rs. 16,999)

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best offers on Amazon devices

Fire TV Stick 4K (Rs. 3,999)
Amazon's big sale events are the perfect opportunity to grab the company's devices at discounted prices. Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is currently down to Rs. 3,999 (MRP Rs. 5,999) during the ongoing Great Summer Sale 2024. The Fire TV Stick 4K is loaded with features, and comes with the all-new Alexa Voice Remote. It's the ideal way to turn your old TV into a smart one with support for almost all major streaming services.

Buy now: Rs. 3,999 (MRP Rs. 5,999)

Amazon Echo Pop (Rs. 3,449)
If you're looking for a smart speaker that both sounds and looks good, the Amazon Echo Pop won't disappoint. The smart speaker is currently selling at a discounted price of Rs. 3,449 during Amazon's Great Summer Sale this week. The speaker supports Amazon Alexa virtual assistant to help you control the speaker as well as other compatible smart home equipment around your house using voice commands.

Buy now: Rs. 3,449 (MRP Rs. 4,999)

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best offers on electronics

HP Victus gaming laptop (Rs. 81,990)
If you're eyeing a gaming laptop under Rs. 1,00,000, the HP Victus gaming laptop (s0089AX) is currently selling at Rs. 81,990 on Amazon during the Great Summer Sale. The laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, supported by 16GB of RAM. It comes with a 1TB SSD, and includes an RTX 3050 GPU with 6GB of video RAM.

Buy now: Rs. 81,990 (MRP Rs. 99,527)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic LTE (Rs. 9,999)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic LTE may be a slightly older model, but the current deal price of under Rs. 10,000 makes it an enticing deal. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic LTE is compatible with only Android smartphones, and comes with fitness tracking features that can help you track over 90 different workouts.

Buy now: Rs. 9,999

Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for more great deals coming your way during Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024. We'll continue to update this page as we keep discovering more deals.

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Apple Safari Browser to Reportedly Get Major AI Upgrade With Article Summarisation, Web Eraser Features

Apple's Safari web browser is reportedly getting a major upgrade and could soon sport artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features. Earlier this month, a report claimed that Safari could be one of the first Apple apps to get AI features. Now, another report has stated that the company is currently running internal tests on multiple new features for the Safari 18 build that will come with iOS 18 and macOS 15. Additionally, the tech giant is also said to be working on a system-wide visual lookup feature.

According to a report by AppleInsider, the next update to Safari could come with a minor interface revamp, features to summarise articles, blocking content on a web page, and even an AI-powered assistant. Citing unnamed people familiar with the development, the report stated that Apple is currently evaluating the performance and viability of these features. The publication also shared images of the features.

Safari browser's new features

The most notable feature mentioned in the report is Intelligent Search. The feature is said to draw on Apple's on-device AI technology, specifically the language-learning model Ajax, to summarise web pages and articles. Based on the examples shared, the AI feature summarises the text in topic headlines and small paragraphs describing the topics. Notably, similar features are also offered by Google with its Gemini AI and Microsoft's Copilot. It is not known whether the Intelligent Assistant will also offer other features such as text generation.

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Safari browser's article summarisation feature
Photo Credit: AppleInsider

Another AI-powered feature Apple is working on for its Safari 18 browser is being called Web Eraser, as per the report. This is a content-blocking tool that can remove any element from a web page. The tool can be used to delete banner ads, images, and even text from a page. It is said that the Safari browser remembers the elements removed by a user even when the session is over. Opening the same page next time automatically adds the same effect and gives the option to revert to the unblocked view.

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Safari's web eraser feature
Photo Credit: AppleInsider

Apart from these, the browser is also getting a minor interface change. A new page controls menu is reportedly being added to the address bar. This menu will contain the options to activate the above mentioned features as well as include various other tools that are currently spread across different menus in Safari. Based on the screenshot, it also features the ‘Aa' option and the zoom feature. Notably, the new Safari browser's interface is being kept the same in both iOS 18 and macOS 15 versions, suggesting that the tech giant might be unifying the browser experience across both devices.

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Safari browser's new controls page
Photo Credit: AppleInsider

Finally, the report highlighted that Apple is working on an enhancement to its visual lookup feature which currently exists within the Photos app and identifies plants, pets and landmarks from photos. The report claims Apple is trying to make this feature system-wide so it works on any screen including the web pages of Safari. The under-development enhancement is said to be powered by AI.

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Apple Launches Beats Solo Buds, Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones: Price, Specifications

Apple has unveiled two new wireless audio products - Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo 4. These newly-launched audio products are compatible with both Apple and Android devices and support USB Type-C charging. The Beats Solo Buds are claimed to offer seamless one-touch pairing and up to 18 hours of total playback time. The Beats Solo 4, succeeding the Beats Solo 3, have an upgraded design. They are equipped with a personalised Spatial Audio feature with dynamic head tracking and are claimed to offer up to 50 hours of battery life.

Beats Solo Buds, Beats Solo 4 price, availability

The Beats Solo Buds are priced at $79.99 (roughly Rs. 6,700) and will be available for purchase in the US starting June this year. They are offered in four colour options - Arctic Purple, Matte Black, Storm Gray, and Transparent Red.

Meanwhile, the Beats Solo 4, currently available in the US via the official Apple website at $199.99 (roughly Rs. 16,700), will start shipping on May 2. They come in Cloud Pink, Matte Black, and Slate Blue shades.

Beats Solo Buds specifications, features

Beats Solo Buds have dual-layer drivers and laser-cut vents that are claimed to improve audio performance. They come with four ear tip sizes - XS, S, M and L. The true wireless earphones are said to offer seamless one-touch pairing. The ‘b' button on the earphones also supports customisable on-ear functions which allow users to control music, volume, take calls, and activate a relevant voice assistant with a press. These customisations and more can be controlled through the Beats mobile app.

The charging case of the Beats Solo Buds supports USB Type-C connectivity. They are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 18 hours. Charging the earphones for five minutes is said to provide an hour of playback time. Apple notes that with iPhone 15 or supported Android devices, these earphones can also be charged directly from your phone, tablet or laptop.

Beats Solo 4 specifications, features

The Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones are equipped with 40mm drivers and a personalised Spatial Audio feature with dynamic head tracking. They also come with customisable sliders and angled earcups for a comfortable fit. The 'b' button on the headphones allows users to control music playback and volume, manage calls and activate voice assistants. These are also compatible with the Beats app.

The headphones are said to offer up to 50 hours of battery life and a 10 minute charge is claimed to offer up to five hours of playback. The Beats Solo 4 also support a wired connection using a 3.5mm audio cable. The headphones weigh 217g.

Apple unveiled its first mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, at its annual developer conference, along with new Mac models and upcoming software updates. We discuss all the most important announcements made by the company at WWDC 2023 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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