Pokémon Go Fest will head to the Spanish capital of Madrid for this year's big European event, developer Niantic has announced.
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Ahead of the MWC 2024, Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi on Sunday launched for international markets its new AI-enhanced and photography-geared 14 Series smartphone, along with other wearable gadgets at a launch event held in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, William Lu, Partner and President of Xiaomi Corporation and President of Xiaomi International Business Department showcased its newly upgraded group strategy "Human X Car X Home" smart ecosystem too.
In a statement, the company said that the new Xiaomi 14 Ultra phone includes a quad-camera configuration that has been developed in partnership with German camera-maker Leica. Also, its more compact version, the Xiaomi 14, has a triple-camera configuration.
The phones integrate large AI models into various applications, including a tool that enables real-time transcriptions from conferences, or another function allowing users to describe a photo for the AI to locate it in their gallery.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a high-strength aluminum frame, Xiaomi nano-tech vegan leather, and Xiaomi Shield Glass. It is crafted from a single aluminum block. Xiaomi nano-tech vegan leather features a newly developed formula, resulting in a thinner and lighter finish with 6x improved wear resistance.
Xiaomi Shield Glass-based , all around liquid display of Xiaomi 14 Ultra achieves consistent curvature on all sides and corners. It packs the Xiaomi-custom C8 WQHD+ 6.73" AMOLED display and a peak brightness of 3000 nits.
Apart from the phones, Xiaomi also unveiled new wearable products, including the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S3, and Xiaomi Watch 2, which it says are suitable for sports, health and wellness activities.
Tech and telecom companies are releasing new products and features ahead of the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona set to kick off later on Monday, hoping the buzz around AI will boost business prospects, though many experts say generative AI may raise legal or ethical concerns.
Xiaomi last year was placed third globally for share of the smartphone market, accounting for 12.5% of global shipments, behind leader Apple at 20.1% and Samsung in second with 19.4% market share, according to IDC.
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Pokémon Go Fest will head to the Spanish capital of Madrid for this year's big European event, developer Niantic has announced.
After weeks of anticipation, the Xiaomi 14 series has been launched in India today, March 5. The Chinese tech giant is bringing two smartphones to India - Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 14, as part of its flagship smartphone lineup. Prior to launch, Xiaomi was expected to launch just the base smartphone in India but the company has sprung a positive surprise by bringing its flagship model to the Indian market as well. From features to price, know all about the Xiaomi 14 series.
Community-driven navigation app Waze has announced the rollout of 6 new features to help drivers navigate safely and responsibly. The platform was acquired by Google in 2013 and has been serving as an alternative to other navigation apps such as Google Maps and Apple Maps. Taking on these big giants takes some effort and the platform keeps on getting more and more features. Now, the latest Waze update has rolled out 6 new features that are aimed at making trips safer and more comfortable.
Google Maps, a navigation juggernaut, has continually evolved its platform with advanced features since its inception. However, one basic yet crucial aspect was missing – directing users to the precise entrances of buildings or locations. Acknowledging this gap, Google is now incorporating a feature to address this common navigational challenge.
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After weeks of anticipation, Carl Pei-led Nothing took the wraps off its first-ever smartphone in the mid-range segment today, March 5, at an event held in New Delhi. It is the third smartphone from the British consumer electronics company and follows Nothing Phone 2 which was unveiled in July last year. Alongside the Nothing Phone 2a, the company also announced earbuds by its sub-brand CMF as well as a partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) company Perplexity AI. Check 5 things to know about the Nothing Phone 2a launch.
Carl Pei-led Nothing unveiled its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a, at an event held in New Delhi today, March 5. The smartphone is Nothing's first offering in the mid-range segment, offering features such as a 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek 7200 Pro SoC and the iconic Glyph Interface, as it looks to capture the Indian smartphone market. The company has also jumped on the AI bandwagon and announced a partnership with Aravind Srinivas-led Perplexity AI, giving away a freebie in the process for Nothing Phone 2a users!
After weeks of anticipation, the Nothing Phone 2a will be unveiled today, March 5, at an event held in New Delhi. This will be the third smartphone launched by the startup led by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei. Interestingly, it will also be the first non-flagship smartphone launched by Nothing. In a series of videos and posts over the last few days, Nothing has already confirmed several details about the Nothing Phone 2a, including its chipset. Ahead of the Nothing Phone 2a launch, know what to expect from the upcoming smartphone.
A recent report speculates that Apple may not organise any launch event for its upcoming devices including iPads and Macs. Instead, the iPhone maker may announce the new products on its official website with press releases and promotional videos. In the coming months, Apple is rumoured to introduce numerous products including the new generation iPad Pro, iPad Air and 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models. Know what has been planned.
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 Barcelona, we have seen several weird gadget launches. From a robot vacuum cleaner that can play PC games to an AI-powered smartphone without apps, the tech extravaganza certainly had its moments. ZTE also came to the party by unveiling its new smartphone, the ZTE Nubia Music. But what's so special about it? At a time when companies are moving away from the 3.5mm headphone jack, the ZTE Nubia Music features not one but two of them! And, over and on top of that, the phone touts a massive outer speaker too. Know all about the ZTE Nubia Magic.
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