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Google is launching its Gemini AI app for Android in India with support for nine different local languages, CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter). In addition to a dedicated app for the AI-powered chatbot, Google is also rolling-out added local language support to its Gemini Advanced, the paid-tier subscription that offers access to Google’s more capable large language models (LLMs). The Google CEO also announced that Google Messages users in India will also get the ability to chat with the Gemini AI chatbot within the Messages app.
Motorola, a smartphone brand owned by China's Lenovo, launched its third smartphone in the Edge 50-series, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, in India on June 18. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 System-onChip (SoC), the smartphone comes with generative artificial intelligence features such as AI Magic Canvas for generating Images basis text prompts and StyleSync for generating personalised themes. Additionally, the smartphone comes in different styles and finishes including a FSC-certified real wood finish.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite with Sony LYT camera launching on June 24: Details
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has announced that the Nord CE4 Lite 5G smartphone will be launching in India during a special launch event on June 24. While announcing the launch of the smartphone, OnePlus has also revealed some key specification details about the smartphone, including the camera sensor, display panel, and battery capacity. The smartphone will be powered by a 5500mAh battery and will sport an AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate. OnePlus said that the Nord CE4 Lite will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-600 camera sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS).
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite with Sony LYT camera launching on June 24: Details
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has announced that the Nord CE4 Lite 5G smartphone will be launching in India during a special launch event on June 24. While announcing the launch of the smartphone, OnePlus has also revealed some key specification details about the smartphone, including the camera sensor, display panel, and battery capacity. The smartphone will be powered by a 5500mAh battery and will sport an AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate. OnePlus said that the Nord CE4 Lite will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-600 camera sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS).
British consumer technology brand Nothing has announced that it will be hosting its next Community Update event on July 8 at 10 AM BST (2:30 PM IST). The company confirmed that it would launch the CMF Phone 1, its maiden smartphone offering under its sub-brand CMF, during the event. The company also said that the second generation CMF Buds Pro and Watch Pro will tag along with the smartphone.
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