Samsung launches Galaxy Book 2, Galaxy Book Go laptops in India with attractive offers
Samsung’s Galaxy Book 2 laptop lineup, which was unveiled last month at MWC 2022, has now made it to Indian shores. The South Korean firm has launched six new laptops in India: Galaxy Book 2, Galaxy Book 2 360, Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 Business, and Galaxy Book Go.
This is the first time Samsung has launched its laptops in India over the past eight years. The most affordable laptop in the company’s new laptop lineup is the Galaxy Book Go. It was originally launched in the US last year with the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 ARM chipset. It is priced at INR 38,990 (around $513), and Samsung is offering an instant cashback of INR 3,000 (around $40).
The Galaxy Book 2 starts at INR 65,990 (around $868), while the Galaxy Book 2 360 has a starting price tag of INR 99,990 (around $1,314). The Galaxy Book 2 has a 15.6-inch display, while the Galaxy Book 2 360 has a 13.3-inch touchscreen with a bundled S Pen.
The Galaxy Book 2 Pro, which comes in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch versions, starts at INR 106,990 (around $1,400). Samsung will sell this laptop in Graphite and Silver color variants. The Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 comes in the same color and size variants as the Galaxy Book 2 Pro and has a starting price of INR 115,990 (around $1,526).
Those who pre-book the Galaxy Book 2, Galaxy Book 2 Pro, or the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 can get the Galaxy Buds 2 for just INR 999 (around $13), a 24-inch monitor at just INR 2,999 (around $40), and an instant cashback of INR 5,000 (around $65).
The Galaxy Book 2 Business will sell in India for INR 104,990, but there will be higher-priced models of the laptop. Samsung has not listed any pre-booking offer for its business-oriented notebook.
From Sammobile
Redmi K50 Pro debuts with Dimensity 9000, K50 has a Dimensity 8100
After kicking off its K50 series with the Redmi K50 Gaming earlier this year, Xiaomi finally announced its Redmi K50 and K50 Pro phones. The pair share the same body and most of their key specs though the Pro has more impressive cameras, faster charging and a better chipset as well as up to 512GB of built-in storage.
Redmi K50 Pro boasts MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 chipset fabbed on TSMC’s 4nm process and boasting ARM’s Cortex-X2 core clocked at up to 3.05Ghz. The phone has a seven-layer vapor chamber cooling system to keep thermals in check. Redmi K50 goes for a Dimensity 8100 chipset which was announced earlier this month.
Both K50 phones have 6.7-inch AMOLEDs with QHD+ (3200 x 1440px) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panels are also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and both phones share the same 20MP Sony IMX596 selfie cam sensor.
Redmi K50 Pro brings a 108MP main camera with OIS – using a large Samsung 1/1.52-inch sensor. It’s accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro cam. Redmi K50 brings a 48MP Sony IMX 582 with OIS and the same 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro cam.
Both phones bring Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, NFC and booth MIUI 13. Redmi K50 Pro gets a 5,000mAh battery with speedy 120W charging which should top up the battery from 0 1o 100% in just 19 minutes. K50 gets an even larger 5,500mAh battery with 67W charging.
Redmi K50 series comes in four color options with the black one featuring a nano-microcrystalline” back design with sparkling ice-crystal elements. There are also green, silver and blue colors.
Redmi K50 Pro starts at CNY 2,999 ($472) for its 8GB RAM and 128GB storage trim. The 8/256GB version retails for CNY 3,299 ($520) while the 12/512GB variant will go for CNY 3,999($630).
Redmi K50 starts at CNY 2,399($378) for the 8/128GB trim while the top-spec’d 12/256GB is CNY 2,799 ($440).
From Gsmarena
Samsung Galaxy A73, A53 and A33 announced
The Galaxy A series welcomes two new 5G phones, which introduce a new 5 nm chipset – a chipset that Samsung barely mentions, but it should be the new Exynos 1280. As for the two phones, they are mostly the same save for the display and camera.
From Gsmarena
The iQOO Neo6 to arrive early next month
After the rather extensive leak from a few days ago revealing many of the iQOO Neo6 specs, we now have the supposed launch time frame. The renowned tipster, Digital Chat Sttation thinks that the handset will arrive sometime in the beginning of April.
The Weibo post also suggests that the device will offer two pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers and a heat sink that incorporates new materials for optimal heat dissipation.
As far as current reports go, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 should be on the forefront along with a flat 6.6-inch Samsung-made E4 AMOLED panel running at 120Hz, 4,700 mAh battery and 80W fast charging.
From Gsmarena
Realme teases the GT Neo3’s 150W charging with TÜV Rheinland certification
BBK Electronics-made phones have been at the forefront of fast charging for a couple of years now and companies under the umbrella are looking to maintain that leadership. Realme GT Neo3, for example, is confirmed to arrive with 150W UltraDart fast wired charging and today, the company released another teaser for it.
The teaser posters show the GT Neo3’s cell split in half, which is the usual battery design used for fast charging tech. The 4,500 mAh battery will charge from flat to 50% in just 5 minutes, so a full charge would probably take well below the 20-minute mark.
From Gsmarena
Samsung starts accepting pre-reservations for The Freestyle projector in India
Samsung had unveiled The Freestyle portable projector at CES 2022 earlier this year. While it was available for pre-order in South Korea and the US right after its announcement, the Indian audience wasn’t so lucky. But the wait is over now as the South Korean firm has started accepting pre-registrations for the device in India.
The Freestyle is listed on Samsung India’s website, and the company has mentioned that it’s “coming soon.” By paying INR 2,000 from March 18 to March 22, you can pre-register yourself to be in line to get the projector, and you can get INR 4,000 off on the final purchase. The company has still not announced the pricing of The Freestyle, but we expect it to be priced upwards of INR 70,000 in India.
From Sammobile
Chrome OS to lose some space in latest Google rebranding shenanigans
Chrome OS is Google’s operating system for laptops (Chromebooks, to be precise), built around the company’s browser of the same name. For years, the software has gone by the official designation of Chrome OS written in two words. But it looks like that could change soon, as reports suggest that Google is doing away with the space, leaving us with “ChromeOS.”
The new report comes to us courtesy of the folks at 9to5Google. They combed through Google’s newly posted, yet to be completed code changes, with the company replacing around 1,000 instances of “Chrome OS” with “ChromeOS.” The changes are said to range from text visible to Chromebook users to internal comments reserved for developers. This subtle branding update would unify the name across the board and make Google’s offerings more consistent.
In the past, we’ve seen instances where Google styled the operating system as chromeOS with a lowercase c and without the space, mostly in development-focused environments. Plus, the Chromebooks moniker doesn’t have any space, so the company clearly believed that something had to be done.
The branding isn’t limited to Chrome OS, though. The report notes that Google’s open-source version of the software, Chromium OS, will also get a similar name change — losing the space to become ChromiumOS. That said, the tech giant has yet to bring the change to its official websites and assorted documentation.
From Android Police
Android 13 DP2 adds Privacy Controls shortcut to Quick Settings
Today is another milestone in the development of Android 13 with the release of the second developer preview. Yes, it seems like we just had an Android release, but that was the unusual mid-season bump to 12L. Android 13 is the big update for 2022, and Google is adding even more privacy functionality. The new DP adds a Quick Settings shortcut to your privacy controls and security settings.
The Security and Privacy button (spotted by Esper’s Mishaal Rahman) should be available in the Quick Settings after you get on the latest version, but it doesn’t do much yet. It won’t turn anything on or off, but it will link you to a new menu with toggles for the mic, camera, and location access. It makes sense, then, that the button is labeled “Check status.” Below the toggles, the new menu also gives you a link to the phone’s Security settings.
From Android Police
Apple’s Latest Update Can Brick Your Mac
It’s possible you already updated to macOS 12.3 and didn’t run into any issues. I can say the same, since both my iMac and MacBook Pro are running just fine after I installed the latest update. I’m happily using Universal Control, sending new emoji, and generally enjoying the other fresh features the update has to offer.
However, if you’ve ever had your Mac’s logic board replaced, do not download and install the update. According to MacRumors, macOS 12.3 does not play nice with machines with new logic boards. When you attempt to update one of these computers to 12.3, you’ll see anything from error messages to endless restarts to the worst-case scenario, a bricked Mac.
From Lifehacker
Maserati plans to go fully electric by 2025
Maserati announced on Thursday that it will offer electric versions of its entire vehicle lineup by 2025 and is starting its efforts off with the GranTurismo EV, a 1,200 HP roadster slated for release next year.
The GranTurismo “Folgore” will be the first entry into Maserati’s new line of electric vehicles. Its thousand-plus horses will translate into a limitered top speed of 190 MPH and a sub-3-second 0-60. It will be joined by an electrified version of the new Grecale SUV and Grancabrio GT in 2023 followed by EV variants of the MC20, the Quattroporte and the Levante SUV by 2025. The company also announced its intention to halt production of internal combustion vehicles and go fully electric by 2030.
From Engadget
