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The central government has banned 18 OTT applications for broadcasting ‘vulgar and filthy’ content. Check the complete list here.

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Despite many warnings, the central government has banned several OTT platforms, websites, and apps from uploading lewd and indecent information.

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The central government’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blacklisted 18 OTT services, including Uncut Adda, Dreams Films, and Prime Play, for carrying ‘obscene and vulgar’ and even pornographic content, despite repeated warnings. Notably, 19 websites, 10 applications, and 57 social media accounts linked to these OTT platforms have been prohibited from public access in India.

OTT sites have been prohibited for allegedly violating Sections 67 and 67A of the Information Technology Act, Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated, in explaining the reason for the ban on OTT platforms, that “a significant portion of the content hosted on these platforms was found to be obscene, vulgar, and portrayed women in a demeaning manner.” It featured nudity and sexual behaviors in a variety of unsuitable situations, including teacher-student interactions and incestuous family relationships.

“The content included sexual innuendos and, in some instances, prolonged segments of pornographic and sexually explicit scenes devoid of any thematic or societal relevance..” The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said.

Concerning the extent of these OTT apps, the union government stated that one of them had over 1 crore downloads, while the other two had over 50 lakh downloads on the Google Play Store. Meanwhile, the social media handles of these OTT services have a total of over 32 lakh followers.

18 OTT apps banned by the Union Government: 

  • Dreams Films
  • Voovi
  • Yessma
  • Uncut Adda
  • Tri Flicks
  • X Prime
  • Neon X VIP
  • Besharams
  • Hunters
  • Rabbit
  • Xtramood
  • Nuefliks
  • MoodX
  • Mojflix
  • Hot Shots VIP
  • Fugi
  • Chikooflix
  • Prime Play

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Google Core Update for March 2024 Will Reduce 40% of “Unhelpful” Content!

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Google’s extensive Google March Core Update 2024 tackles low-quality content and introduces new spam policies targeting manipulative practices.

Key Points

  • Google’s March 2024 Core Update includes algorithm changes to improve search result quality and new spam policies.
  • The update aims to reduce low-quality, unoriginal content in search results by 40%.
  • New spam policies target scaled content abuse, site reputation abuse, and expired domain abuse.

Google Core Update

Google’s technological changes and deindexation of many websites from Google Search in March 2024 are a game-changer.

Google has made major changes to its search regulations and engines in an effort to curb low-quality and spam content on the search engine.

The March 2024 Core Update is now being released. According to the company, it is more comprehensive than its previous core upgrades.

The algorithm has been adjusted in this version to decrease spam and enhance the quality of search results.

Google’s March 2024 core update: 5 things you need to know

Google Core Update

Click here https://seotoolswp.com/blog/google-new-core-update-2024

Here are all the information:

  • Google is removing all links from its index.

Imagine that when you wake up, Google has removed your website from its list of results. Many websites saw exactly that following the release of the March 2024 update.

Google stressed in its announcement on March 5th that it wanted to remove unoriginal, irrelevant, and useless content from search results.

Up to 40% of low-quality websites that offer pointless information and a bad user experience—pages built specifically to match search queries—are expected to be removed as part of this cleanup effort.

Websites that are discovered to be abusing Google’s policies or using dubious SEO techniques may not only face penalties but also be entirely erased from the index and search results.

The world of SEO went completely upside down in the days that followed the news.

Here’s a tweet from Jeff Coyle:

Google Core Update

Please be aware that totally deindexing a website is typically the result of a Google manual action; this is typically not the case when a Google core update occurs.

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  • Penalties are swift

What’s notable about this update is that the penalties were hard and fast, with site owners scrambling for answers. 

Let’s look at a whopping 10 websites deindexed:

Google Core Update

Try searching for your website using “site:website.com” to see if you appear in the search results to see if it was affected by the Google upgrade.

It’s significant to remember that, as Barry Schwartz said, websites impacted by the spam or core updates of March 2024 “would not get notified of a ranking decline through Google Search Console’s manual action viewer.”

“Google does not notify the site owner when a site is negatively (or positively) impacted by an algorithm update. Algorithmic updates are automated,” explains Schwartz.

  • Websites that survived previous updates are not immune

Furthermore, older websites are not exempt. There are now effects on those who were not affected by earlier algorithm changes.

Some people are supporting, stating that after years of abusing the system to remain in SERPs, it’s about time such poor websites were removed.

One instance of a “link building agency” that was expelled is this one.

In a discussion within the private Affiliate SEO Mastermind group, a member shared the unfortunate experience of a publisher whose entire network crumbled.

According to the post, the publisher’s eight affected sites, all established within the last two years, covered various niche topics. The author emphasized that the content was primarily human-written with minimal assistance from AI. 

The broad range of topics these sites covered indicates a lack of deep topical knowledge – experience and expertise – which Google prioritizes when ranking websites.

  • Outdated, error-filled sites are vulnerable

Speaking of E-E-A-T, look at how Google has now added another factor when considering content to be untrustworthy and with the lowest E-E-A-T:

Content is generated by AI, it’s outdated and it’s not error-free.

Google Core Update

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  • Even small AI content sites were affected 

The way these micro AI content websites are being investigated is an intriguing trend. Google has improved its detection algorithms for AI-generated content, which can now result in penalties even for smaller companies in the market.

According to Craig Griffiths, a website’s frequency of content publication is the most important indicator of artificial intelligence.

Let’s get one thing straight: Google is not going after AI content. What Google wants to clean up from its search results is useless, repetitive, unoriginal content, whether it’s written by humans or AI or both.

The latest update aims to remove bad websites that do nothing for people while bringing good websites with valuable content to the surface. 

This is a wake-up call for website owners who thought their legacy would keep them safe. It proves again that adaptation is key to survival in the digital world.

If you’re managing one of these older, smaller domains, don’t panic yet. Start by conducting a comprehensive site audit and fix these issues immediately.

Quality comes first

Google has always placed a strong focus on readability, depth, and innovation. Websites that were taken down and deindexed frequently had a lot of shallow or replicated content that lacked original ideas or viewpoints.

In order to address this problem head-on, E-E-A-T must be improved. The E-E-A-T guidelines demonstrate to Google—and, more significantly, to your readers—that you are a reliable source. This entails highlighting author skills on your website and mentioning reliable sources relevant to your niche.

User experience also takes center stage with the latest algorithm changes. Your site should look good and be easy and intuitive for visitors. Websites focusing solely on keyword optimization instead of holistic UX design principles will be penalized.

Paying attention to page speed, mobile-friendliness and clear calls to action will help keep users engaged longer, sending positive signals back up the SEO food chain.

Remember, by making these adjustments, you’re not just playing nice with search engines; you’re building a better online space for everyone who visits.

Timeline

The March 2024 Core Update is starting to roll out now.

Websites have a two-month window to comply with the new site reputation policy. The other changes come into effect this week.

Google’s announcement emphasizes the company’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of its search results.

“Search helps people with billions of questions every day, but there will always be areas where we can improve,” Tucker stated. “We’ll continue to work hard at keeping low-quality content on Search to low levels and showing more information created to help people.”

Apple Watch Series 9 gets a massive price cut, now available for ₹30,499. Here’s how to grab the deal!

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Apple Watch Series 9 comes with watchOS 10 offering redesigned apps, new watch faces, cycling and hiking features, and mental health support. The watch is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, with a discounted price on Flipkart and additional discounts for cardholders.

Apple Watch Series 9

The Apple Watch Series 9 and the iPhone 15 series were unveiled at last year’s Wonderlust event. The Apple Watch Series 9 features several performance and functionality improvements even though it still feels and looks exactly like the Series 8 device.

The 41mm and 45mm case sizes of the Apple Watch Series 9 are available, and it was priced at ₹41,900 and Rs. 44,900, respectively, upon launch. That being said, the Watch Series 9 is now considerably less expensive thanks to the Flipkart promotion.

Apple Watch Series 9 price cut: 

The Flipkart listing for the Apple Watch Series 9 41mm GPS version is lowered to ₹32,999, while the 45mm GPS version is priced at ₹35,999. Additionally, both variants are available to Axis, ICICI, and HDFC cardholders at an instant discount of ₹2,500, making the effective price ₹30,499 and ₹33,499, respectively.

Apple Watch Series 9 specifications:

The second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chipset, which is built on the new 4-core Neural Engine, powers the potent S9 Sip (system in package) that powers the Apple Watch Series 9. In addition to having a longer battery life—18 hours under typical conditions and 36 hours in low power mode—the Apple Watch Series 9 is said to be twice as quick at completing machine learning tasks as its predecessor.

Additionally, the watch has on-device Siri features and new double tap motions. Users may snooze an alarm, accept calls, adjust music, and even use it as a camera remote with the new double tap gestures.

WatchOS 10, which is available for the Apple Watch Series 9, has new cycling and hiking features, watch faces, revamped apps, and resources to assist mental health.

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy A55 5G India launch today: Expected price, specs and everything you need to know!

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Expected specifications for Galaxy A35 5G and A55 5G include 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel, One UI 6 based on Android 14, 4 years of OS updates, and Exynos processors with AMD Xclipse 530 and Mali-G68 GPUs respectively.

Galaxy A55 5G India

Samsung’s premium mid-range Galaxy A series is all set to launch in India today, and is likely to intensify competition in the sub- ₹50,000 price segment. Notably, the two smartphones have already been launched in Germany via the Otto retail website, giving a glimpse of the possible specifications that could be found on the Indian variant.

Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 price:

According to a report by Fonearena, citing the Otto retail listing, the Galaxy A55 5G is priced at €479 (approximately ₹43,200) for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and €529 (approximately ₹47,700) for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A35 5G is listed at €379 ( ₹34,180) for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and €449 ( ₹40,500) for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant.

Both the A35 5G and A55 5G are available in Ice Blue, Lemon, Lilac and Navy Blue colour variants. Meanwhile, the German retail site has also shared the specifications of the Galaxy A series devices, which are likely to be the same for the Indian variants.

Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 expected specifications:

Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G are expected to feature the same 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and support for up to 120Hz of refresh rate.

They are also expected to run on the same One UI 6 based on Android 14 operating system and as with the recently launched Galaxy F15 5G, Samsung could offer 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches.

In terms of processor, Galaxy A55 5G may be powered by the Exynos 1480 SoC paired with an AMD Xclipse 530 GPU. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A35 5G could be powered by an Exynos 1380 SoC and be paired with a Mali-G68 GPU.

This article is originally published on Livemint.News!

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OpenAI CTO Mira Murati played an important role in Sam Altman’s firing from the company

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, faced a sudden exit from the company amid doubts over his leadership abilities. As per reports, Mira Murati had a role to play in his ouster.

Sam Altman

In Short

  • Sam Altman was fired as CEO of OpenAI three months ago.
  • Reports say that Mira Murati had a key role to play in his ouster.
  • Murati had stepped in as interim CEO after Altman’s exit.

Sam Altman’s sudden ouster from OpenAI made many headlines over three months ago. The OpenAI CEO was suddenly fired from the company and nobody seemed to know why. OpenAI had issued a statement after Altman’s ouster, saying that they no longer had faith in his ability to lead the company. Altman was resinstated as the CEO after five days after the incident. A lot had happened during this time, including company’s employees threatening to quit and join Microsoft if Altman wasn’t back. After returning as the company’s CEO, Altman fired all previous board members to form a new board.

However, questions about his exit remained. A report by The New York Times now states that an upcoming report from an external law firm might reveal more details about the decision and the chaotic five days before Altman’s return. And ahead of the report by the law firm, a new detail about the whole scenario has surfaced. As per The New York Times, OpenAI’s CTO Mira Murati played a key role in Altman’s ouster. To recall, when Altman was ousted from the company, Murati had stepped in as the interim CEO as well.

The New York Times report states that Murati wrote a private memo to Altman questioning his management and shared concerns with the board. This contributed to the decision to remove Altman, as per insiders.

Around the same time, Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s co-founder and chief scientist, expressed similar worries, citing what he characterised as Altman’s history of manipulative behaviour. Both executives described a turbulent relationship with Altman. While it remains uncertain whether they provided concrete examples, they conveyed that Altman occasionally fostered a toxic work environment by excluding executives who didn’t align with his decisions.

Ms. Murati’s discussions with the board give us a peek into challenges within OpenAI’s top management, even though both leaders publicly supported Mr. Altman’s comeback to the company.

The law firm WilmerHale, conducting the investigation, is expected to conclude its investigations soon, and a new board of directors of the firm may be announced simultaneously. After Mr. Altman came back to the company in November, several directors had left the board.

Hannah Wong, OpenAI’s spokesperson, said that the company’s senior leadership team which was led by Murati during her time as interim chief executive, had requested Altman’s return. This sentiment was echoed in an open letter signed by 95 percent of OpenAI’s employees. Wong said as per New York Times, “The strong support from his team underscores that he is an effective CEO who is open to different points of view, willing to solve complex challenges, and who demonstrates care for his team. We look forward to findings from the independent review versus unsubstantiated claims.”

Altman declined to comment, and Sutskever’s lawyer refuted claims that he approached the board. Murati did not respond to requests for comment but later shared in a message to OpenAI employees that she and Altman have a strong partnership, and that she has never stopped herself from providing feedback to him directly.

Employees at OpenAI, particularly those who threatened to quit during Altman’s dismissal, are eager for the WilmerHale investigation to shed light on the events. It remains unclear if the full report or a summary will be made public.

This article was published on India today.

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LinkedIn down for thousands of users, day after Facebook, Instagram outage!

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The Microsoft-owned platform said some users may be experiencing issues and that it was investigating.

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Microsoft’s LinkedIn was down for thousands of users on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

At one point there were more than 48,000 reports of outages related to the business-focused social network, according to Downdetector.

LinkedIn said some users may be experiencing issues and that it was investigating.

Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram saw a more than two-hour long outage on Tuesday that was caused by a technical issue and impacted hundreds of thousands of users globally.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

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Kerala school launches ‘Iris’, India’s first AI teacher

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A Kerala school has introduced Iris, the first generative AI teacher in India. Equipped with an Intel processor it is set to revolutionise education.

In Short

  • Kerala debuts Iris, a cutting-edge generative AI teacher, reshaping education
  • Iris, India’s first AI teacher, delivers tailor-made learning experiences with interactive tools
  • Makerlabs’ Iris heralds a new era of educational innovation in Kerala

Kerala, known for its strides in education, has taken another innovative step by introducing its first generative AI teacher, Iris. Developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech Private Limited, Iris marks a significant advancement in the integration of artificial intelligence in education.

Unveiled at KTCT Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, Iris is a humanoid designed to enhance the learning experience for students.

Makerlabs shared a video of Iris on Instagram, showcasing its potential to transform education. “With IRIS, we’ve set out to revolutionise education by harnessing the power of AI to create a truly personalized learning experience,” they wrote.

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The video demonstrates Iris’s interactive capabilities and its role as a versatile teaching tool.

Check it out here:

Built under the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project initiated by NITI Aayog, Iris boasts a range of features aimed at revolutionising traditional teaching methods.

With the ability to speak three languages and tackle complex questions, Iris offers a personalised learning journey for each student. Its features include voice assistance, interactive learning modules, manipulation capabilities, and mobility, making it an invaluable asset in the classroom.

Makerlabs envisions Iris as more than just a robot; it’s an innovative voice assistant tailored for educational environments. Powered by Robotics and Generative AI technologies, Iris promises seamless performance and responsiveness. Equipped with an Intel processor and dedicated coprocessor, it ensures an immersive learning experience.

This article is part of India Today publication!

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Apple iPhone 16 series India price, specifications and everything we know so far

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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 series is rumored to bring significant upgrades with powerful performance and AI integration. The new-gen iPhone, expected to launch in Fall 2024, may also carry a higher price tag in India.

Apple iPhone 16

In Short

  • The iPhone 16 series is expected to launch in Fall 2024.
  • Rumors suggest the series will bring significant upgrades and AI integration.
  • The iPhone 16 series is also likely to carry a higher price tag in India.

The iPhone 15 series is currently one of the top premium smartphones available in the market. The series was launched a few months ago with four devices in the lineup – iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, and the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. All models sport a new 48-megapixel main camera, with the Pro models boasting an additional telephoto lens with either 3x or 5x optical zoom. The Pro models also benefit from the faster A17 Bionic chip and longer battery life, while the standard iPhones use the A16 Bionic chip. Finally, all iPhone 15 models also ditched the Lightning port in favour of USB-C, enabling faster data transfer and removing the need for multiple cables. However, even though the launch of the iPhone 15 series is fresh and is offering the best of features, whispers of its successor, the iPhone 16, are already circulating online.

Expected in Fall 2024, leaks and rumours of the iPhone 16 series are suggesting that the upcoming new-gen iPhone will receive significant upgrades and powerful performance with the integration of AI. Let me detail more on everything we know so far about the upcoming iPhone lineup.

iPhone 16 might look like iPhone X with bigger display

In a recent newsletter, Bloomberg’s reporter Mark Gurman hinted at a significant design change for the iPhone 16. He revealed that the iPhone 16 might adopt vertical camera cutouts at the rear, reminiscent of what we saw in the iPhone X. In Fact he revealed that the iPhone 16 could draw design inspiration from the iPhone X’s overall look while featuring a larger display. If true, this would signify a departure from the current design language seen in the iPhone 15 series.

Additionally, according to Gurman, the “Pro” models in the iPhone 16 lineup may experience a size increase. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro could reach 6.3 inches, while the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max might scale up to 6.9 inches. Howver, despite the increased size, Apple is expected to maintain the same thickness and overall design. Furthermore, reports indicate that micro-lens technology may be integrated into the OLED panels, promising improved brightness and reduced power consumption.

New buttons in iPhone 16

Apple is expected to standardise its popular “Action Button” from the iPhone 15 Pro across all models. Additionally, the company may introduce a new pressure-sensitive “Capture Button” that resembles a physical camera shutter.

iPhone 16 Pro models to get the A18 Pro chip

Apart from big design changes, Apple is also said to increase the power of its new gen iPhones. Under the hood, the iPhone 16 is expected to feature next-generation A-series chips, developed using advanced N3E technology. These chips promise improved speed and extended battery life. Notably, the standard models may house the A17 chip, while the Pro models could be equipped with the A18 Pro, boasting an additional GPU core and enhanced Neural Engine capabilities. The difference in the chips will follow Apple’s tradition of distinguishing performance chips between its standard and Pro variants. However, there are rumours that Apple may cease this distinction with the iPhone 17 series, possibly in 2025.

iPhone 16 with bigger battery, fast charging speed

In terms of battery power, Apple reportedly plans to extend the battery life of its iPhone 16 series through improved battery technology and support for faster 40W wired charging. Additionally, the Pro models might incorporate an upgraded thermal management system utilising graphene and a metal battery case.

Reports suggest that in the iPhone 16 series, Apple will adopt new battery technology for prolonged usage, coupled with faster charging speeds. Leaked images have also hinted at a redesigned battery with a capacity of 3355mAh for the Pro model, addressing users’ power-related concerns.

Better camera system for iPhone 16 series

Apple is also said to be making significant improvements to the iPhone 16’s camera department. As mentioned earlier, Apple is planning to bid farewell to its traditional diagonal camera setup in favour of a new vertical arrangement. This shift is speculated to enable features like Spatial Video capture, specifically tailored for Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is also said to feature a “Tetra Prism” 5x optical zoom lens, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens for better low-light photography, and even a unique 48-megapixel wide-angle camera with a hybrid lens. These enhancements could significantly improve zoom capabilities, promising users more power to their photography.

AI Integration and Software Enhancements

To keep up with competitors, Apple is also reportedly planning to bring significant AI capabilities to the iPhone 16 lineup. Speculation suggests that Apple’s addition of AI capabilities will come with the new iOS 18 and the iPhone 16 lineup. The new AI features will include smarter Siri-Messages integration and personalised Apple Music playlists.

iPhone 16 series might costs more than 15 series

While the iPhone 16 is expected to boast new features and significant upgrades, it’s also rumoured to carry a higher price tag. In India specifically, the launch price of the iPhone 16 is said to be steeper than its predecessors, the iPhone 13, 14, and 15, which interestingly maintained a consistent price point.

Industry analysts predict that the iPhone 16 will see a slight price bump compared to previous models. Considering the rumoured enhancements and advancements, we can expect a price increase of $100. For Indian consumers, this could translate to a roughly Rs 10,000 increase compared to the preceding models, aligning with Apple’s global pricing strategy.

Notably, all this information is based on rumors, and the final specifications and pricing will be revealed by Apple only during the launch.

This article was originally published on India Today.

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Google Pixel 8 gets best smartphone award at MWC 2024

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Google Pixel 8 series has been honoured as the best smartphone of 2023 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC). The award recognises the phone’s exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership in the tech industry.

Google Pixel 8

In Short

  • Google Pixel 8 series wins the best smartphone of 2023 at MWC.
  • This is the first time a Google Pixel phone has won the title.
  • The Pixel 8 series defeated competitors like iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23.

The Google Pixel 8 series was crowned as the best smartphone of 2023 at MWC. This flagship series earned the award for its exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership. Pixel 8 surpassed other nominees, including the iPhone 15 Pro series and Samsung Galaxy S23 series, to claim the top spot.

The award was presented during the Global Mobile Awards event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), hosted by GSMA. This is an annual event which recognizes achievements of tech in various categories such as “Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough” and “Best Mobile Network Infrastructure.” In the “Device” category, Google secured the biggest “Best Smartphone” award.

The GSMA explains the criteria for the award: “The Best Smartphone award acknowledges outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership, as assessed by leading independent analysts, journalists, and influencers, based on smartphones available in the market from January 2023 to December 2023.”

The Pixel 8 series was given the top spot amongst other strong competitors and in fact the best smartphone lineup of 2023 which includes the iPhone 15 Pro series, OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy S23 series, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Sharing the big win, Rick Osterloh who is Senior Vice President overseeing Google’s Devices & Services efforts posted on Twitters/ now X and wrote “Thrilled about Pixel 8 winning another important Phone of the Year award at MWC! @madebygoogle thank you to the entire Pixel user community for helping us get there, and congratulations to our team for great progress.”

Google Pixel

Interestingly, the Google Pixel 8 series captured attention last year with its new upgrades and AI innovation. The series is driven by Google’s latest Tensor G3 chip and provides the stock Android experience along with a powerful camera for stunning photo and video quality, plus game-changing editing tools.The phone has been acclaimed as one of the best performers for everyday tasks and brief gaming sessions.

Additionally, Google is reportedly poised to achieve a significant milestone this year with the Pixel 8, as it is projected to ship a total of 10 million devices in 2023. You can check out our review of Google Pixel 8 Pro here: Google Pixel 8 Pro review: When you want the best Android, you get this.

However, this year marks the first time that Google Pixel has managed to claim the title of best smartphone. Last year, Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro was hailed as the best, with the iPhone 13 Pro Max winning the year prior. In 2021, the Galaxy S21 Ultra was crowned the best phone. Even the Pixel 6 Pro made it to the shortlist in 2021, and the Pixel 3’s Night Sight feature won a GSMA award for “Disruptive Device Innovation” in 2019.

This article was originally published on India Today.

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Oppo F25 Pro 5G to launch in India today: Expected price, specs, livestream details and all you need to know!

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Oppo F25 Pro 5G is confirmed to launch in India today and the smartphone may be priced under the ₹25,000 price point in India. The mid-range smartphone could give tough competition to other smartphones in the segment including Realme 12 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro.

5G Oppo is all set to launch its latest mid-range challenger, the Oppo F25 5G at a launch event today. The smartphone is expected to come at an under ₹25,000 price and may give tough competition to rivals from other Chinese companies like the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Realme 12 Pro. 

Oppo F25 Pro 5G expected price: 

A lot of details about the Oppo F25 Pro 5G have already surfaced online even prior to the launch of the smartphone, thanks to leaks by tipsters Sudhanshu Ambhore and Mukul Sharma. 

Ambhore has earlier suggested that the F25 Pro 5G will be available in two variants in India including an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant which could be priced at ₹22,999 while the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant could be priced at ₹24,999. The tipster also noted that Oppo may also provide a 10% cashback offer at launch in order to make the deal more lucrative at launch.  

Meanwhile, Sharma revealed that Oppo F25 Pro 5G will be available in Lava Red and Ocean Blue colour variants while coming at a box price of ₹28,999.

Oppo F25 Pro 5G specifications: 

The leaks suggest that the Oppo F25 Pro 5G could feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2412×1080 pixels and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The latest smartphone could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset and come with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The smartphone could pack a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor (without OIS), an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP sensor. The Oppo F25 Pro 5G is also expected to feature a 32MP front-facing shooter to handle all the selfie and video calling needs.

The Oppo F25 Pro 5G could house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging and run on the company’s Color OS 14 custom skin based on the Android 14 operating system. The smartphone could feature an in-display fingerprint sensor and support IP65 protection.

Oppo F25 Pro 5G live streaming details: 

The Oppo F25 5G will be launched in India today at 12pm, and the launch event can be streamed live on the company’s YouTube channel, and we’ll also be embedding a direct streaming link to the event as soon as it’s available.

This article was published on Livemint.News!

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