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Motorola Edge 30

Motorola Edge 30 With Snapdragon 778+ 5G Has Been Introduced In India, With Prices Starting At Rs 27,999.

The new Motorola Edge 30 is the latest addition to Motorola’s ‘Edge’ smartphone series. On Thursday, May 12, it was released in India. The new smartphone arrives just weeks after the release of the Moto G52 and the low-cost Moto G22. The Motorola Edge 20 was released last year as a cut-out version of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The Motorola Edge 30 is part of the latest mid-range company, which includes phones from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung Realme, and others. The Motorola Edge 30 will compete with the Samsung M53, Vivo T1 Pro 5G, IQOO z6, and many other devices with comparable specifications. So, let’s take a look at the Motorola Edge 30’s pricing and features.

Specifications and Features

The Motorola Edge 30 is being marketed as the thinnest phone available. Aside from its slim design, the Motorola Edge 30 has a slew of capabilities, including the India-first Snapdragon 778+ 5G, an OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 50-megapixel quad technology, and a 4020mAh battery with 33W rapid charging capability.

The rear of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is comprised of acrylic glass or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). It has a silky matte finish. The sides are composed of plastic, and the front is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. According to Motorola, the Edge 30 is water-resistant (IP52).

The phone is only 6.79mm thick and weighs 155g, making it one of, if not the, slimmest on the market at the time of writing.

Motorola Edge 30
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The Edge 30 has the same 6.5-inch pOLED display as the Moto G52. The pOLED is supposed to provide an OLED-like viewing experience while being thinner than existing OLED screens. In addition, the display offers a Full-HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), HDR10+ compatibility, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera with macro vision, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor in its back camera module. The two 50-megapixel sensors can capture 4K films at 30 frames per second, while the front-facing 32-megapixel camera can likewise record 4K videos.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus processor is combined with up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB storage. This cannot be expanded. Motorola’s custom My UX chops are on top of Android 12. Motorola has stated that the phone would receive two major OS updates (Android 13 and 14) as well as up to three years of security fixes.

You also get Dolby Atmos dual stereo speakers, compatibility for thirteen 5G bands, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2. Other notable features include side-unlocking, a charger in the box, 13 5G bands, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual-SIM support. Customers with HDFC Bank credit cards can get a Rs 2,000 instant discount, effectively lowering the price to Rs 25,999 and 27,999, respectively. The Motorola Edge 30 will be online and in leading retail locations on May 19 at noon in two colour variants: Meteor grey and Aurora green.

Price and Availability

The Moto Edge 30 is priced at Rs 27,999 for a model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For Rs 29,999, you can get it with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will be accessible on Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and prominent retail outlets beginning May 19 (12pm).

Google I/O 2022

Google I/O 2022: Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, And Everything Else You Need To Know.

Google I/O, the company’s annual developer conference, hosted the keynote address. As predicted, Google made plenty of announcements about its hardware and software intentions. We received updates on Android 13, Chrome OS, the Pixel 6A, the Pixel Watch, Nest Hub, and other topics. As one would expect from the opening keynote of a developer conference, Google did spend some time on Android 13, however, most of the material provided has been known since the software update’s public beta became available.

Google I/O 2022
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The most interesting parts of the Google I/O speech focused on new Pixel products. Here’s what was revealed at Google I/O:

Android 13

Google announced a number of upgrades coming to the next edition of its operating system, titled Android 13. Google’s emphasis for this iteration of the operating system is on all sorts of computing that people enjoy, as well as helping all of your devices work better together to solve problems and assist you throughout the day. The latest Android operating system is already in public beta on Pixel 6 phones and lower. Still, Google made it clear that Android 13 would be plenty of enhancements, from Material You upgrades to the reintroduction of Google Wallet.

The Pixel Watch With Fitbit Integration

During the keynote, Google announced its new Pixel Watch, although only as a preview. Finally, Google will have its own smartwatch, and we think it’s about time.

We’ve been intrigued by how Google will put its personal twist on the finest Fitbits of the future since the search giant bought Fitbit over antitrust worries. The Pixel Watch, which runs on Wear OS 3 and has a rounder look than the Apple Watch, was introduced. It will be released alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, which were also teased at the speech.

Pixel Buds Pro

The noise-canceling AirPods Pro is one of the most popular truly wireless earbuds on the market, and it’s no wonder that other firms are following Apple’s lead.

The Pixel Buds Pro were confirmed during the Google IO 2022 keynote, putting them on a level with the AirPods Pro in terms of features. It has superior sound, including active noise cancellation, volume EQ, transparency mode, and other features. We’re excited to see ANC because it’s a first for the Pixel Buds. The Pixel Buds Pro have a similar style to previous models and they still support hands-free “Hey Google” activation. With ANC turned on, the battery life appears to be adequate at 7 hours on a single charge. You’ll receive 20 hours total, which includes the case. Charcoal, fog, coral, and lemongrass are the four colours available for the case.

Google Pixel 6A

In 2022, Google announced many new products, the first of which was the Pixel 6a, which was unveiled in March 2022 to compete with the iPhone SE 3. The Pixel A-series is always anticipated since it brings all of Pixel’s top photography features to an affordable smartphone. The Pixel 6A, as expected, is powered by Google’s Tensor processor and comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It sports a 6.1-inch display and a battery capacity of 4,306 mAh.

Pixel 7 And 7 pro

With an early peek of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro with an improved, stainless-steel body and an updated look to the back cameras, this was the most shocking reveal for Google IO 2022. The Pixel 7 and 7Pro will sport a dual/triple camera configuration, similar to the current model. In contrast to the Pixel 6’s solid black bar, the cameras have a smooth circular appearance. They’ll have Tensor processors of the next generation. Both phones will, of course, come with Android 13.

Pixel Tablet

After exiting the tablet market in 2019, the announcement of a Pixel Tablet for 2023, as well as an emphasis on more than 20 apps being optimized for tablets by the time Android 13 arrives, is startling. The tablet will be equipped with a Google Tensor chip and will be compatible with other Pixel devices. It will also feature very large bezels, according to the render Google published.

Google Glass

At Google IO 2022, this was a ‘One More Thing’ revelation, confirming that AR Glasses were on the way. While no specifications, costs, or availability were provided, a demonstration of live translation during a discussion was astounding. While we may be a few years away from purchasing a pair, it gave viewers a sense of how AR glasses could be used in their everyday lives.

OnePlus 10R

OnePlus Presents OnePlus 10R With A Design Setting It Apart From The Cloning Army.

From the time smartphones became a quintessential part of our lives, there is barely any difference between the designs of smartphones manufactured by companies. It seems like there is a standard template for the design of the smartphone that everyone is tending to follow. But, amidst the crowd, there is one brand that sets itself apart every time it launches a new product. So, away from all the regular colors, sleek design, a robust camera system, and utmost a gradient touch, OnePlus presents before us the OnePlus 10R smartphone with all the surprising and unique features. The company has earned its brand reputation for never settling for the same regular design and always bringing something different to the desk. 

When OnePlus launched its first product on the market, everyone was stunned to see the sandstone finish for the first time. Every minute detail, even for the charging cable, became a jaw-dropping design icon for the rest of the smartphone brands. The idea to make every element of a smartphone set different is what OnePlus is all about. From taking the first look at any OnePlus model to taking a picture with it, the difference can be felt instantly. Since then, OnePlus has successfully maintained consistency in terms of innovations. From introducing frosted glass finishes to launching special editions, OnePlus is still experimenting to bring out the best. Apart from the smartphones, even the fitness brand with cartoon stickers all over it has never been so classy before. This is the way how OnePlus likes to roll in the market and take us by surprise. 

OnePlus 10R
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In terms of design, the OnePlus 10R is the new diamond of the season. There are several factors based on which this flagship design is different from the dull cloning army. But, bringing a new design doesn’t meet it has compromised quality or performance. OnePlus 10R presents a dual-textured look with very slim vertical lines running on the back of the phone from the camera enclosure to the base. This subtle and elegant pattern is the result of working with a nano-level dot matrix arrangement that is unique to the company to date. This technology was explicitly used not only to give it an elegant look but also to make the back resistant to fingerprints which tend to spoil the look. Two prominent color options for the OnePlus 10R are Forest Green and Sierra Black.

After getting over the elegant dark lines on an aesthetic backdrop on the back of the phone, the display will sweep the minds. OnePlus 10R is offering a magnificent 6.7-inch front display. It is vibrant and colorful because of the full HD+ fluid AMOLED display that has a 120 Hz refresh rate. The display will hardly allow bezels to create a disturbance while watching a movie or playing video games. Moreover, the model is offering flat sides which makes it extremely comfortable to hold the phone and provides a good grip. This is an extra advantage, especially when holding the phone in landscape mode like watching a movie or shooting a landscape video. 

If you are already a OnePlus user then it is a known fact how smoothly one can play games or create content from the device. Especially for the gaming experience, the OnePlus 10R is equipped with excellent stereo speakers and a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX octa-core chip. It also comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM to handle all the intense activities. The next important factor is the battery life and the model is offering two choices, 4500 mAh, and 5000 mAh variants. There is also a 150W SUPERVOC Endurance Edition that allows charging the phone completely in just seventeen minutes. 

Overall, the model weighs 186 grams which is comparatively lighter and also very thin (8.2 mm). The phone will be running on OxygenOS, again ensuring very smooth and comfortable use. With the launch of the OnePlus 10R, it’s now time to observe whether it sets an example for other brands or becomes an exception that no one can ever match.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi 12 Pro With 3 50MP Cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC Launched In India: Check Price And Specifications

Yesterday, Xiaomi held its second on-ground launch event of the year in India, where the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5 were unveiled to the Indian public. The Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5 are well-known, as both devices have been available in some Chinese and European markets for some time.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi’s “showstopper” smartphone, was launched in India today. Xiaomi’s flagship Android smartphone was released in global markets earlier this year. It is currently the Xiaomi 12 series’ top-tier smartphone in the world. Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Xiaomi has also launched the Xiaomi Pad 5 in India, in addition to the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The Android tablet has an 11-inch display and a Snapdragon 860 processor.

Specifications and Features

A 6.73-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate is included in the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The screen has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus layer and a peak brightness of 1500 nits. The screen also has a 240Hz sampling rate for touch.

There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood. In India, it comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone’s 4600 mAh battery supports 120W fast charging right out of the box. Additionally, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging are supported.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro camera setup on the back includes three 50MP sensors. Optical image stabilisation is supported by the main 50MP Sony IMX707 camera. A 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP telephoto camera are also included. You can take selfies with the 32MP front camera. MIUI 13 is based on Android 12 and comes pre-installed on the phone.

The high-end Android phone has quad speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Xiaomi 12 Pro
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Price and Availability

There are two storage options for the Xiaomi 12 Pro: 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. It comes in three colours: blue, grey, and purple. The entry-level 8GB RAM configuration costs Rs 62,999. On the other hand, the 12GB + 256GB storage option costs Rs 66,999. The Xiaomi 12 Pro goes on sale on May 2 on Mi.com, Mi Home Stores, Amazon, and other platforms. ICICI bank cardholders can get a Rs 6,000 discount on the Xiaomi 12 Pro as part of the launch offers. The introductory offer discount brings the total price for the base model down to Rs 52,999.

Xiaomi Pad 5

The Xiaomi Pad 5 was also announced in August and is now available in India in two memory configurations: 6GB/128GB and 6GB/256GB. The first costs INR26,999 ($350/€330), while the second costs INR28,999 ($380/€360). For a limited time, both versions will be available for INR2,000 ($26/€24) less, and if you buy the tablet with your HDFC Bank debit/credit card, you’ll get an additional INR2,000 ($26/€24) discount.

Specifications and Features

In terms of specifications, the Xiaomi Pad 5 features a Snapdragon 860 processor, MIUI 13 for Pad, and an 11-inch QHD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Because this is a tablet, we don’t get a multi-camera setup as we do on smartphones, but the Pad 5 still has a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

The Xiaomi Pad 5 also has quad speakers and Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support. It’s powered by an 8,720 mAh battery that supports 33W charging, but the included adapter can only handle 22.5W.

Price and Availability

Starting on May 3, the Xiaomi Pad 5 will be available for purchase on Mi.com, Mi Home stores, Amazon.in, and other retail partners. In India, Xiaomi also unveiled the Smart Pen and Pad 5 Keyboard, which will be sold separately; however, Xiaomi has not yet revealed their prices.

Bored Ape Yacht Club

Hackers Use Instagram To Steal $3 Million In Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs.

On Monday, the non-fungible-token (NFT) collection of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) was hacked on Instagram. Users were sent a phishing link that was designed to steal NFTs. Three million dollars worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from the victims, according to Gizmodo.

According to a BAYC spokesperson, “rough estimated losses due to the scam are 4 Bored Apes, 6 Mutant Apes, and 3 BAKC [Bored Ape Kennel Club], as well as assorted other NFTs, estimated at a total value of $3 million.”

After gaining access to the Instagram account, the hacker created a fake airdrop link for the company’s upcoming Otherside metaverse project, which is set to launch later this week. The primary goal of a crypto airdrop is to raise awareness for new projects or services. The idea is to send tokens or NFTs to thousands of crypto addresses in the hopes that more people will become interested in the project and promote it. Users must connect their crypto wallet where their NFTs are stored in order to receive an airdrop.

Bored Ape Yacht Club
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When users did so, however, the scam site stole their digital assets and transferred them to the hacker’s wallet. “This morning, the official BAYC Instagram account was hacked,” BAYC said in a tweet. Users were prompted to sign a safe transfer from’ transaction after clicking on a fraudulent link to a copycat of the BAYC website with a fake Airdrop. “As a result, their assets were transferred to the scammer’s wallet.”

The BAYC team removed the fake links from the compromised Instagram account after discovering the hack.  “We will also never announce mints on the BAYC or Otherside Instagram accounts first, ever. Only obtain information from our official Twitter accounts,” BAYC noted in a tweet.

It’s unclear how the hacker gained access to the BAYC Instagram account at this time. According to the ape avatar platform, the “hack occurred even when two-factor-authentication was enabled on the account,” as one of Yuga Labs’ founders, Gargamel, tweeted. “On Yuga’s end, the security practices surrounding the IG account were tight. “I’m never going to post anything important on Instagram again.”

The blockchain investigator @zachxbt on Twitter dug into the wall hacker’s wallet address and discovered 4 Bored Apes, 7 Mutant Apes, and 3 Bored Ape Kennel Club NFTs among the highly valuable NFTs stolen. Celebrities such as basketball legend Steph Curry, musician Post Malone, and even American TV host Jimmy Fallon own BAYC NFT.

Scams involving Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs have become quite common. Last month, a bored ape holder known as’s27′ lost $567k worth of bubble gum ape and matching mutants after swapping NFTs at an exchange known as “Swap. Kiwi.” Direct NFT swaps between collectors are possible on this platform, with lower transaction fees.

Yuga Labs, the company behind the popular ape avatar collection, has announced its entry into the metaverse. Otherside is the name of this company’s metaverse project, which aims to connect its massively multiplayer role-playing game to the larger NFT universe.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk Confirms Acquisition Of Twitter For $44 Billion.

Elon Musk, a billionaire, has taken control of Twitter in one of the biggest tech deals in history. Elon Musk will pay approximately $44 billion for the social network, with shares valued at $54.20. On April 14, Musk announced his takeover bid, calling it his ‘best and final offer.’

Free Speech

“Free speech is the foundation of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where important issues affecting humanity’s future are discussed.” I also want to make Twitter better than it has ever been by adding new features, opening up the algorithms to increase trust, defeating spambots, and authenticating all humans. “I look forward to working with the company and the community of users to unlock Twitter’s tremendous potential,” Elon Musk said in a press statement posted to his Twitter account.

On the platform, he has been a staunch supporter of ‘free speech.’ “I invested in Twitter because I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,” Musk wrote in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. “Twitter has extraordinary potential,” he wrote in the filing.

“I hope that even my harshest critics remain on Twitter because that is what free speech means,” Musk said earlier today on Twitter. It’s also worth noting that Musk sent out a rather obnoxious tweet about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Saturday, ostensibly in response to Gates shorting Tesla. More than a million people have liked the tweet. He then joked that his tweet was being reviewed by the ‘shadowban council.’

Elon Musk
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New Ownership

According to Twitter, the publicly-traded company will now become a private company owned by Musk, who negotiated a $54.20 per-share purchase price.

“Twitter serves a purpose and is relevant to the entire world. We are immensely proud of our teams and inspired by work that has never been more critical, “Parag Agrawal, the company’s CEO, said in a tweet.

Musk secured $46.5 billion in financing last week to complete the deal, and Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, predicted earlier in the day that the board would likely accept his offer because no other buyer could be found.

In an interview with CNBC, he said, “This basically put (their) back against the wall, and they had to come to the negotiation table.” Around 1915 GMT, Twitter stock was trading 5.9% higher on Wall Street.

Poison Pill Strategy

While the board initially stated that it was considering Musk’s offer, it later rejected him and implemented a “poison pill” strategy that would have made it more difficult for Musk to gain control of the company.

Musk, whose immense wealth stems from the popularity of Tesla electric vehicles as well as other ventures, announced last week that he had secured funding.

Despite Musk’s wealth, the issue of financing had been viewed as a potential stumbling block because a large portion of his holdings is in Tesla stock rather than cash.

Musk claimed in a filing that the deal was made possible by a $13 billion debt facility from a financing consortium led by Morgan Stanley, a separate $12.5 billion margin loan from the same bank, and $21 billion from his own assets.

Musk’s efforts have sparked optimism about Twitter’s commercial potential, which has struggled to achieve profitable growth despite its cultural and political clout.

New Features

Twitter has made progress on new monetization features, such as subscription products, under Agrawal, who took over as CEO late last year. “Short term, Musk’s involvement at this stage runs the risk of disrupting those efforts,” Truist Securities said in a note.

However, the campaign of the polarising Tesla CEO has alarmed technology and free-speech experts, who point to Musk’s erratic statements and history of bullying critics, which contradict his stated goals.

According to the progressive group Media Matters for America, Trump could return to Twitter if Musk’s acquisition goes through, according to the progressive group Media Matters for America.

In a statement, the group’s president Angelo Carusone said, “Any negotiations to sell Twitter to Musk must include clear enforceable mechanisms to uphold and maintain existing community standards, including the removal of those who violate those standards.”