Deals: the Galaxy S23 FE costs the same as the Galaxy A55

The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a fine mid-ranger – but the Galaxy S23 FE is an almost flagship. How come they cost the same? As we note in our review, the A55 is tough to recommend at its current price. And that price is £440 for an 8/128GB unit, £50 more if you want double the storage. Now, the phone just launched and we’re sure it will come down in price before long. In writing these posts, we’ve seen the Galaxy A54 on sale week after week and we have no doubt that the A55 will eventually follow the same path. Samsung Galaxy...

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Robinhood’s new Gold Card, BaaS challenges and the tiny startup that caught Stripe’s eye

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! This week, we’re looking at Robinhood’s new Gold Card, challenges in the BaaS space and how a tiny startup caught Stripe’s eye. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. PT, subscribe here.  The big […]

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Weekly poll: will you buy the vivo X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro?

The vivo X Fold3 and X Fold3 Pro were announced this week and each has its own claim to fame – the vanilla model is the lightest book-style foldable yet, while the Pro is the first foldable with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. We went into more details on the differences between the two in the announcement news, here we will just give you the gist. The Pro model has the 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP main with a larger sensor and a 64MP 70mm periscope, plus a large 5,700mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is rated IPX8 for submersion in water. The vanilla model uses the older...

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Deals: the Galaxy A55 and A35 get a free storage upgrade and an €80 trade-in bonus

The Galaxy A55 is a solid mid-ranger, though it is on the pricey side. It’s too early for discounts, but Samsung does offer a launch promotion – a free storage upgrade. This means that the 256GB model costs the same as the 128GB one. Also, you get an €80 trade-in bonus over the value of the old phone that you send in. For example, a Galaxy A54 is valued at €200 (for a 128GB unit). With that and the bonus, the A55 256GB drops to €200. The older A53 (128GB) could fetch €170, while an A52 (128GB) would get you €140. Note that if the phone you’re trading in has 256GB storage instead, you can...

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AT&T resets account passcodes after millions of customer records leak online

Security researcher told TechCrunch that leaked AT&T customer data contained encrypted account passcodes that can be easily unscrambled.

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This Week in AI: Let us not forget the humble data annotator

Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. This week in AI, I’d like to turn the spotlight […]

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Honor Pad 9 is now on sale in India

The Honor Pad 9 introduced in India last week is now on sale in the country through Amazon.in. It comes in Space Gray color with a single memory configuration of 8GB/256GB in India for INR24,999 ($300/€280). However, it's currently available at a discounted price of INR22,999 ($275/€255) and comes with a free Bluetooth keyboard. [#InlinePriceWidget, 12756, 1#] The Honor Pad 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC and runs Android 13-based MagicOS 7.2 out of the box. It's built around a 12.1" 120Hz LCD of 2,560x1,600-pixel resolution and packs an 8,300 mAh battery with 35W charging...

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Our Xiaomi 14 Ultra video review is out

The 14 Ultra is Xiaomi's all-out flagship for this year, and it was unveiled back at MWC in Barcelona in February. We've already brought you our usual in-depth written review, and now it's time to take things into the realm of moving images. Yes, our video review of the 14 Ultra is ready for your consumption. It tells you everything you need to know about the device in about ten minutes of highly condensed information - you'll find out about the design (the depth of that camera island really is something to behold), build and screen quality, software, battery life, performance, and of...

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Infinix GT 20 Pro hits Google Play Console, NBTC

Infinix GT 20 Pro is coming with Dimensity 8200, Geekbench revealed earlier this month. Today, the phone with model number X6871 was spotted at two more websites, NBTC and Google Play Console, confirming the 4nm chipset by Mediatek. Infinix X6871 at NBTC and Google Play Console Infinix GT 20 Pro was already certified by FCC, revealing 45W charging support for the 5,000 mAh battery, and TUV, where battery capacity was listed as 4,900 mAh. The new apprearances add 12 GB RAM, Android 14 out and Full HD+ screen resolution to list of known specs. The new smartphone should...

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Tecno Pova 6 Pro launched in India

The Tecno Pova 6 Pro unveiled last month debuted today in India. It comes in Comet Green and Meteorite Grey colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR19,999 ($240/€220) and INR21,999 ($265/€245), respectively. The Tecno Pova 6 Pro will go on sale in India starting April 4 through Amazon.in, and as a part of the special launch offer, customers of all banks will get an instant discount of INR2,000 ($24/€22) and a free Tecno S2 Speaker worth INR4,999 ($60/€55). Tecno Pova 6 Pro's launch offers The Tecno Pova 6 Pro has the Dimensity 6080 SoC at the...

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Wiko Hi Enjoy 70 Pro 5G launches with HarmonyOS

Wiko just announced its latest smartphone that runs HarmonyOS, the Hi Enjoy 70 Pro 5G. The device has a Dimensity 700 chipset, a big 5,000 mAh battery and two cameras. The company is known to relaunch Huawei phones under its own name, and this device is no different. The Enjoy 70 Pro is virtually identical to the Huawei nova 12i, recently introduced to overseas markets. Wiko Hi Enjoy 70 Pro 5G brings a 6.7” LCD with Full HD+ resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate and a punch hole for the 8 MP selfie camera. The big circle on the back might suggest a massive camera setup, but the reality is...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Turbo/Poco F6 leaked specs reveal extremely fast charging

Xiaomi is preparing to launch a Redmi Note 13 Turbo smartphone that will sell globally as Poco F6. The phone will have a flat display, and we also expect it to come with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Today, some more specs leaked online, and we were most impressed by the fast charging – it will be 90W. The rate is quite the jump from the phone's predecessor and something unusual in the family of Redmi Notes and Poco phones. The screen should have a 1.5K resolution (that's the step between 1080p and 1440p) and according to sources, Xiaomi procured the panel production to two...

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Climate tech VC Satgana closes first fund that targets early-stage startups in Africa, Europe

Climate-tech VC Satgana has reached a final close of its first fund, which targets to back up to 30 early-stage startups in Africa and Europe. The VC firm reached a final close of £8 million ($8.6 million) following commitments from family offices and high-net-worth individuals, including Maurice Lévy of the Publicis Groupe, and Back Market […]

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Oppo K12 is coming as China-only version of OnePlus Nord CE4

OnePlus is bringing Nord CE4 to India on April 1 to, but it will be launched as Oppo K12 in China. According to Digital Chat Station, it will be the same phone with its Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and 12 GB RAM but will obviously use the Oppo branding on the back. The leakster reposted its previous leaked specs, which are in line with what we've already seen in other leaks. Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE4 high-resolution renders and full specs!What do you think would be the 💰 pricing for the Nord CE4?Let's see how well it goes against the Nothing Phone (2a) if priced similarly....

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Over 100 million people will get Galaxy AI after the current rollout is complete

Samsung just started the next step of its Galaxy AI suite rollout through the One UI 6.1 update coming to the Galaxy S23 family (including the S23 FE), Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series starting on March 28, aka today. Those devices will get the Galaxy AI features that launched alongside the Galaxy S24 family back in January. Once the rollout that starts today is complete, over 100 million people will have gotten access to Galaxy AI, according to Samsung VP Nick Porter, whom we had a chance to chat with. Naturally, we asked about whether the Galaxy AI features...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Turbo live pictures surface

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Note 13 Turbo in China with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. So far we've heard only rumors, including that it might go international as Poco F6, but a few leaked images today let us put a face to the name. Thomas Wang, General Manager of the Redmi brand, talked about the Xiaomi legacy of powerful and relatively affordable smartphones. He showcased a new device, saying it has an “attractive front side” and we believe the phone to be the unreleased Note 13 Turbo. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Turbo/Poco F6 The phone was seen in a short video posted on...

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Marissa Mayer’s startup just rolled out photo sharing and event planning apps, and the internet isn’t sure what to think

When Marissa Mayer co-founded a startup six years ago in Palo Alto, Ca., expectations were sky high for the former Yahoo CEO and early Google employee. When that startup, Sunshine, revealed that its first app centered around subscription software for contact management, people wondered if something more ambitious might be around the corner. Today, after […]

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How Ember is building an all-electric intercity bus network in the UK

A Scottish company building one of the U.K.’s first all-electric intercity bus networks has raised $14 million (£11 million) in a Series A round of funding as it looks to expand across the entire country. Building any bus network from scratch — electric or otherwise — isn’t something anyone can conjure up overnight with a […]

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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion leaks in official-looking renders

Motorola is expected to unveil the Edge 50 Pro at an event in India on April 3, but today a new report claims the Edge 50 Fusion will also get official on the same day. Earlier this month its key specs were outed, and it's been spotted in the Geekbench database since. Today we have another Edge 50 Fusion leak which reiterates its specs while giving us some official-looking renders, so let's dive in. Motorola Edge 50 Fusion in Tidal Teal The Edge 50 Fusion is alleged to come with a curved 6.7-inch pOLED display. It will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset,...

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Report: Apple's A18 Pro to bring on-device AI, A18 to miss out

A report from Apple's supply chain indicates that Apple's A18 Pro chip will feature a larger die area (vs the A17 Pro), which could be needed for more AI computing power. The report comes from Jeff Pu at Haitong International Tech research, via 9to5Mac The chip will reportedly process AI on-device, something current top-dog Androids can already do thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. The increased die area on the A18 Pro means the chip can accommodate more transistors or specialized components - hinting at the hugely improved Neural Engine we've heard about. Apple could leverage AI on...

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Spotify tests video courses to teach everything from music production to excel

Spotify has carved out a business for itself in music streaming, podcast entertainment and audiobooks. Now, in its ongoing efforts to get its 600 million+ users to spend more time and money on its platform, Spotify is spinning up a new line of content: e-learning. Starting with a rollout in the U.K., Spotify is testing […]

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Tecno Pova 6 Pro launch date in India confirmed

Tecno announced the Pova 6 Pro with a big battery and eye-grabbing design last month. The phone was initially introduced at MWC 2024, and today we learned the official launch date for India, one of Tecno's key markets. The Pova 6 Pro will arrive in the Asian country on March 29 with a launch at noon local time and will be available on Amazon. Tecno India announced a collaboration with Rusk Media Playground to promote the Pova 6 Pro to Gen Z and tech enthusiasts. The phone's launch will coincide with the start of Season 3 on Amazon miniTV, also scheduled for Friday. We already...

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nubia Z60 Ultra is getting a Photography Edition with more AI

The nubia Z60 Ultra cameraphone was released in the closing days of 2023 with unique 35 mm primary camera and slid all-round specs. The phone now gets a new version with new design and extra AI camera features that will go on sale starting March 28. The full name is nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition and the design of the back panel strongly reminds us of a point and shoot camera of the near past. nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition The photography theme also underlines that the phone is another installment is a series of very capable cameraphones, folling the nubia Z50...

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Non-sexy industries can appeal to investors too

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! This week, we’re looking at some hot fintech startups in Africa, how Mint’s closure has been Copilot’s gain and why VCs have doubled down on a particular expense management startup. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday […]

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Deals: Amazon reduces prices of iPhone 15/15 Plus and iPhone 14/14 Plus by up to £150

Even Amazon’s Spring Deal Days couldn’t budge the iPhone Pro prices, but the vanilla models from the iPhone 14 and 15 generation are up to £150 off. The iPhone 15 is smaller than most smartphones, but the Apple A16 chipset and the company’s long term software support mean that it punches above its weight. And while the battery isn’t huge, the 13:20h active use score is better than many flagships get. Apple iPhone 15 £100/£100/£150 off Read our review 128GB - £700 at...

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Weekly poll: will you buy the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra?

In a recent poll, the Asus ROG Phone 8/8 Pro proved to be a potentially very popular model if it could clear one hurdle – the $1,100/€1,100 price was too high (it was even worse for the Pro, $1,200/€1,200/₹95,000). What if the ROG Phone 8 was cheaper? Wish granted – just not the way you may have thought. This week the company unveiled the Zenfone 11 Ultra, its first large Zenfone since 2021’s Zenfone 8 Flip. This means a larger display, larger battery and (incidentally) an additional camera (the first tele module since the Flip). The same 12/256GB configuration that costs €1,100 on...

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Deals: Amazon discounts the OnePlus 12, Moto Razr 40 Ultra, Poco F5 and others

Amazon’s Spring sale brings great discounts on smartphones old and new. We picked out a few flagships, but some of the mid-rangers offer value for money that is hard beat. The OnePlus 12 flexes its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 muscles on the 6.82” 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution. The chip also handles processing for the Hasselblad-branded cameras - 50MP main (1/1.43”, OIS), 64MP 3x tele and 48MP ultra wide (114°). The phone is super fast to charge its large 5,400mAh battery at 100W wired and 50W wirelessly. OnePlus...

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Why it’s impossible to review AIs, and why TechCrunch is doing it anyway

Every week seems to bring with it a new AI model, and the technology has unfortunately outpaced anyone’s ability to evaluate it comprehensively. Here’s why it’s pretty much impossible to review something like ChatGPT or Gemini, why it’s important to try anyway, and our (constantly evolving) approach to doing so. The tl;dr: These systems are […]

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Poco C61's launch date and key specs officially revealed

Two days ago, a Poco C61 leak left little to the imagination about the budget smartphone. It didn't reveal its launch date, which we now learn is March 26. This revelation comes from Poco's Indian branch, which announced the smartphone will be launched in India next Tuesday at noon local time and will be sold through Flipkart. Time to C things in an all new perspective.#POCOC61 #BeyondStunningLaunching on 26th March,12:00 PM on @FlipkartKnow more👉https://ift.tt/ozFhBjk #POCO #MadeOfMad #Flipkart pic.twitter.com/6evA2n0J71— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) March 22, 2024 While Poco...

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Deals: Amazon's Holi Fiesta drops iQOO Z9 and Neo9 Pro prices, Moto Razrs get massive discounts

Celebrating the holiday, Amazon is holding a Holi Fiesta from March 21 to the 26th. It has some great discounts on older phones along with offers on brand new models, plus we picked out some tablets. The iQOO Z9 launched last week. It is a Dimensity 7200-powered mid-ranger with a 6.67” 120Hz FHD+ OLED display. The 50MP main camera has OIS (but no ultra wide companion) and there is a 16MP selfie on the front. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging and an IP54 dust and water resistance rating. iQOO Z9 ...

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Realme 12+ 5G in for review

We've had our first meeting with the Realme 12+ 5G, but it's now time for it to get the review treatment. Let's recap the box contents first. The phone comes with a silicone case, a 67W charger, a SIM tool, and a cable. We'd call that a thorough retail package. Realme offers the 12+ in two colors - Pioneer Green, which we've seen before and would call more of a turquoise or teal, and a Navigator Beige. Both feature a faux leather back (silicone polymer, if you want to get technical), which won't be to everyone's taste, but we attest that it's superior for grip and...

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DOJ lawsuit against Apple is headline grabber with limited near-term impact

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple Thursday, accusing the company led by CEO Tim Cook of engaging in anti-competitive business practices. The allegations include claims that Apple prevents competitors from accessing certain iPhone features and that the company’s actions impact the “flow of speech” through its streaming service, Apple TV+. However, […]

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Nsave gets $4M to enable people from unstable economies open offshore accounts

Nsave, a fintech based in Geneva making banking in Switzerland accessible to people in countries at war or those with unstable banking sectors or facing high inflation, has raised $4 million seed funding. The round was co-led by Sequoia Capital and TQ Ventures with participation from Y Combinator, SV Angel and FONGIT: the State of […]

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Lava O2 arrives with 50 MP camera and sub-$100 price tag

Lava O2 was announced today in India. The company claimed it is the fastest phone in its $100 segment thanks to its chipset, which is Unisoc T616 with an octa-core CPU. The O2 also has a 50 MP camera, showing that entry-level phones have come a long way lately. It gets a flat 6.5” LCD with HD+ resolution and up to 90 Hz refresh rate. The selfie camera is sitting inside a punch hole and has an 8 MP sensor. There are two cameras at the back, but only the 50 MP main one is actually useful. The secondary is called “AI camera,” and we can bet it contributes little to the actual photos...

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Pelikan Mobility is building a software-enabled commercial EV leasing solution

Chances are you may have noticed that many commercial vehicles are now electric vehicles — think about delivery vans, telecom minivans, utility maintenance trucks, etc. But there are still many diesel-powered commercial vehicles because it’s simply too expensive and too complicated to switch to an all electric vehicle fleet overnight. That’s why Pelikan Mobility has been […]

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Poco C61's specs, price, and renders surface

The Poco C51 launched last April will soon get a successor dubbed Poco C61, which has appeared in leaked renders revealing the phone's design. The Poco C61 has a notched display on the front and a circular camera island on the rear, housing two cameras and an LED flash. On its left-side frame is the triple card slot (2 SIM + 1 microSD), while the power button and volume rocker are on the right. The USB-C port is located at the bottom with a microphone, and up top is the 3.5mm headphone jack. The source claims that the Poco C61 is powered by the Helio G36 SoC and has two memory...

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Farm to Feed is cutting food loss and creating data platform to better farm outcomes

Globally, a third of the food produced is lost or wasted, and in Kenya, that figure stands at between 20% to 40%. For Kenya, unlike the developed world, food loss, not waste, is the greater problem, with small-scale farmers, who account for 75% of the total agricultural output in the country, facing a myriad of […]

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OnePlus Nord CE4 runs Geekbench ahead of April 1 unveiling

OnePlus is launching the Nord CE4 in India on April 1. The phone will be sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, and if you were wondering what kind of performance to expect from it, you're in luck - a Nord CE4 prototype just ran Geekbench 6, and is thus now listed in the benchmark's online database. This reveals a single-core score of 1,135 and a multi-core score of 3,037. We also get confirmation that the handset is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. It has 8GB of RAM and runs Android 14. Compared to the upcoming Motorola Edge 50 Pro which also ran Geekbench recently and...

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PocketHealth eases doctor-patient communications with easy image exchange

Have you ever needed a copy of your medical imaging to take to your doctor or another healthcare provider and received the images on a CD? Many radiologists still use this ancient format to transfer patients’ imaging files. A startup called PocketHealth has built an medical image exchange platform to digitize the process for every patient […]

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Samsung Galaxy Ring to come with Samsung Food integration

Samsung previewed the Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024 but told us little about what exactly it will do. Today we learn about one of its killer features - meal planning. According to Korean sources, the Samsung Mobile eXperience division (MX) and the Home Appliance department are working together to link Samsung Food with the Galaxy Ring. This means that Samsung wants to provide meals and diet suggestions using the smart ring. Galaxy Ring will monitor your activity during the day, and then Samsung Food, linked to a smart Samsung fridge with AI vision, will provide diet suggestions based on...

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Samsung Galaxy A35 battery life test

We've completed the battery life test of the Galaxy A35 and it delivered a solid 12:26 hour active use score. The move from the 6nm Dimensity 1080 to the 5nm Exynos 1380 no doubt pays dividends here. The gaming result is particularly impressive, posting more than most other 5,000mAh phones in this price class - the Moto G84, the Poco M6 Pro, and the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. The 10 hours and 19 minutes of browsing is also up there with the best, as is the nearly 13 hours and 40 minutes of video playback. const BATTERY_TEST_PHONE_V2 = [12705, 12779, 12526,...

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Nothing Phone (2a) receives Nothing OS 2.5.4 update with camera optimizations and bug fixes

The Nothing Phone (2a) unveiled earlier this month with Nothing OS 2.5.3 is receiving the Nothing OS 2.5.4 update. The update promises to enhance the color accuracy and saturation of the smartphone's camera while optimizing the consistency between the primary and ultrawide shooters. Nothing Phone (2a) Additionally, Nothing OS 2.5.4 optimizes Ultra XDR photos for brightness and tone and fine-tunes the bokeh effect in the Portrait Mode. Nothing says the update also improves the overall performance of games, including BGMI (Indian PUBG). You can check the image below for the...

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Ingrid receives $23M to expand an e-commerce delivery platform that snubs ‘free shipping’

Ingrid — a startup out of Stockholm, Sweden, not this writer (unfortunately) — has raised €21 million, or just under $23 million, to fuel the growth of a business aiming to improve the last, messy mile of online shopping, delivery. Using data science and some big ideas about how delivery will evolve in the years […]

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Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is official with 50 MP Sony IMX890 camera, 67W charging

Realme introduced the Narzo 70 Pro 5G today with what appears to be a pretty solid main camera for its price range. The phone claims to be the first in its segment with air gestures, letting you navigate the menu without touching the screen. Realme Narzo 70 Pro runs on a Dimensity 7050 chip with 8 GB and 128 GB or 256 GB storage. The phone does not have a micro SD slot for expanding the storage, but the Dimensity chip enables 5G connectivity. The phone is built around a 6.67” AMOLED display of Full HD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. Unlike its predecessor, the Narzo 70 Pro...

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Uber leads $100M investment in African mobility fintech Moove as valuation hits $750M

Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery app drivers, has raised $100 million in a funding round as it plots expansion into new markets. Moove did not say who is leading the round, but sources close to the deal confirmed to TechCrunch that Uber led the Series B round, […]

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Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro design, key specs and official date revealed

Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro will arrive on March 21, the company announced on its Weibo page. In a series of posts, the phone's chipset was revealed to be Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the triple cameras will be powered by Leica. The Civi 4 Pro will arrive in four colors. The back panel of the Green, the hero color, will have a glass and a leather part stylishly separated from each other. Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro key features According to a teaser on Weibo, the new Civi phone will be an all–pro phone in performance, photos, and design. The frame will be flat and made of metal instead of...

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It's official: the vivo X Fold3 series, vivo Pad3 Pro and vivo TWS 4 buds are coming on March 26

vivo vice president Jia Jingdong posted about a major event on March 26 that will bring the vivo Pad3 Pro tablet and the vivo TWS 4 buds – and he made the post from a vivo X Fold3 Pro. Let’s start with the foldable first. The vivo X Fold3 Pro is expected to be the first foldable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This is confirmed by Geekbench results for “vivo V2337A”. The phone was equipped with 16GB of RAM and was running OriginOS 4 (Android 14). vivo X Fold3 Pro does Geekbench 6.2 That part is not official yet, but the company did share photos from the phone that show off its skills at...

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Nigerian fintech Zone raises $8.5M seed to scale its decentralized payment infrastructure

African financial institutions typically scale their solutions using a mix of local and foreign tech. Appzone is one of the standout local fintech software providers for banks and fintechs, providing better pricing and flexibility. For over a decade, the Nigeria-based Appzone has functioned as an enabler (at payment rails and core infrastructure) within banking and […]

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Report: Apple considers licensing Google's Gemini AI for iPhone

The upcoming iOS 18 release is touted as one of the biggest updates in iPhone software history with the generative AI features finally rumored to grace iPhones. It was long rumored how Apple would approach adding generative AI to iOS but we now have our potential answer – Google Gemini. Bloomberg reports that Apple is in active talks with Google to license its Gemini generative AI models. Apple is also reportedly considering OpenAI and its GPT series model. According to the new report, Apple will bring new AI features developed on its own large language model (LLM) – one of which is...

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OnePlus Ace 3V launch date officially confirmed

OnePlus will launch Ace 3V on March 21, the company revealed on its website and social media channels in China. The official images and videos confirm what we knew so far – the phone will have two cameras on the back, flat sides and a lovely purple paint job. OnePlus Ace 3V is said to arrive as the first phone with a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, and it will have up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. The brand president for the Chinese market also said the battery would perform better than on the OnePlus 12, and we believe that's because it is a bigger 5,500 mAh cell. The official...

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Griffin Bank has a license to thrill

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! I’m filling in for Mary Ann, who is on a much deserved break. This week, we look at Griffin Bank getting its license ahead of some heavy hitters, and we go inside Stripe’s annual letter, some funding rounds, and more! The big story A top story for this […]

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Deals: Xiaomi 14 Ultra arrives with a discount, Galaxy S24 series gets 10% off

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is an impressive camera phone – Xiaomi even hired pros to shoot a film on it. It features a 50MP 1”-type main sensor, 50MP 75mm tele and 50MP ultra wide (with AF), plus a 32MP selfie camera with a wide 22mm lens. The rest of the phone is equally impressive with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 6.73” QHD+ LTPO 120Hz display with 12-bit colors and a 5,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. It’s technically still on pre-order, but shipping starts on Monday. You can apply a £1199 voucher to the MSRP of £1,300 and you should get another £50 off at checkout. ...

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Weekly poll results: the Nothing Phone (2a) shows great promise, but good reviews are vital

Last week’s poll shows that people are excited for and dubious of Nothing’s first mid-ranger in equal measure – half of voters are interested in the Nothing Phone (2a), but there is an even split between them. Half like what they see and are ready to press the “buy” button, the other half need proof that this phone is as good as it looks. The phone was strong out of the gate, selling 60K units in 60 minutes immediately after it launched, a number that grew to 100K by the end of the first day. But Nothing knows how to generate buzz, the real question is whether the selling frenzy will...

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Huawei Band 9 leak showcases familiar design and specs

It’s been almost a year now since the announcement of the Huawei Band 8, and the company already teased that a Band 9 is on its way, likely to arrive alongside FreeLace Pro 2 headphones. A new leak claims that both devices will likely be going on sale in April. Huawei Band 9 We have a slew of high-resolution and official-looking images of what is said to be the Huawei Band 9, apparently thanks to careless retailers. The Band 9, model number KIM-B19, codename “Kimi,” appears to be practically identical to its predecessor. This has become the norm for the Huawei Band since...

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This Week in AI: Midjourney bets it can beat the copyright police

Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. Last week, Midjourney, the AI startup building image (and soon […]

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Deals: Xiaomi 14 Ultra arrives, Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 go on pre-order

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is an impressive camera phone – Xiaomi even hired pros to shoot a film on it. It features a 50MP 1”-type main sensor, 50MP 75mm tele and 50MP ultra wide (with AF), plus a 32MP selfie camera with a wide 22mm lens. The rest of the phone is equally impressive with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 6.73” QHD+ LTPO 120Hz display with 12-bit colors and a 5,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. It’s technically still on pre-order, but shipping starts on Monday. Xiaomi 14 Ultra (pre-order) ...

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Motorola teases a new Edge series smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

Motorola's Indian branch recently teased a new smartphone launch for April 3. The company didn't reveal the smartphone's name, but it posted an image on X today, teasing a new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3-powered phone. It’s intelligent and it’s artistic.#StayTuned #FewDaysLeft pic.twitter.com/Xf2KDuYQ2W— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) March 16, 2024 Earlier, Motorola India posted a short clip on X teasing a smartphone sporting a curved display and the back panel painted with the same color used in today's teaser. The clip also said, "Unleash the New Edge," suggesting the smartphone launching...

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vivo V30 and V30 Pro are now on sale in India

The vivo V30 and vivo V30 Pro, launched in India last week, are now on sale in the country through Amazon.in, Flipkart, vivo's official Indian website, and partner retail stores. The vivo V30 Pro comes in Andaman Blue and Classic Black colors and has two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB, priced at INR41,999 ($505/€465) and INR46,999 ($565/€520), respectively. vivo V30 Pro The vivo V30 comes in a third Peacock Green model sporting a color-changing back panel. However, all versions have three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR33,999...

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Abu Dhabi’s ADIA explores investment in India’s Pocket FM, sources say

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADIA is in talks to back Pocket FM in a large new round of funding, two sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, as the Indian audio-storytelling platform makes deeper inroads in the U.S. The talks for the new round, which have been ongoing for more than a month, follows […]

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vivo T3's launch date announced

The vivo T3 teased in India a few days ago will be unveiled next week. This confirmation comes from vivo's Indian branch, which announced the vivo T3 will be launched in India on March 21 at noon local time. vivo didn't detail the T3's specs sheet but said more information about it would be shared on Flipkart, which revealed that the T3 would be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity chip and sport a Sony sensor with OIS. Multitask like a pro and #GetSetTurbo with the all-new #vivoT3 5G. Launching on 21st March. To know more, search on Flipkart! ​ #vivoT3 #5G #vivoSeriesT #GetSetTurbo...

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Realme confirms GT Neo6 SE will have Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset

Realme revealed the GT Neo6 SE smartphone is coming soon and revealed its chipset. The new upper-midranger will be among the first with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, alongside the OnePlus Ace 3V. According to the brand, the new chip is “the same” as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 because they share the architecture and 4 nm process technology. Realme GT Neo6 SE teaser If Realme's hint is correct, this means the new SoC will have a CPU consisting of a 1+3+2+2 core combination, although the OnePlus Ace 3V already appeared on Geekbench with a different 1+4+3 combo with a 2.8 GHz clock on the...

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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion's key specs surface

Yesterday, Motorola told us it was launching a new smartphone on April 3 but didn't reveal its name. This upcoming smartphone was believed to be the Motorola Edge 50 Pro that surfaced last week, but now we learn about the Edge 50 Fusion, which could be unveiled on April 3. This information comes from reliable leakster Evan Blass, who shared some specs of the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion. According to Blass, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion - codenamed Cusco - will be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC and have 256GB of storage onboard. Motorola Edge 30 Fusion The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion...

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Nothing Phone (2a) sales reach 100,000 units in first day

Nothing Phone (2a) debuted last week and went on sale on Tuesday, March 12. The day of sales was more than successful as the company sold 100,000 units on, revealed Carl Pei, Nothing CEO. The company pushed 60,000 of those in the first 60 minutes alone. The Phone (2a) was launched as a more affordable alternative to the Phone (2) but came with plenty of features, borrowed from its mightier sibling, like a 6.7” OLED and dual 50 MP cameras on the back. The Glyph design is also present. Nothing said the midranger comes with a custom-made Dimensity 7200 Pro that offers up to 10% more...

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Watch the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra livestream here

Not that long ago, Asus Zenfones came in two sizes – a small vanilla one and a larger Pro/Flip. But those days are behind us and if you bought an Asus phone in the last few years, you either got the petite Zenfone flagship or the large ROG Phone with all of its “gaming phone” styling (though the ROG Phone 8/8 Pro were optimized for more mainstream appeal). Today comes the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra and it marks the return to larger screens and batteries for Asus’ non-gaming phone line. Well, we assume so by the name – and by the copious leaks – as the company has not confirmed concrete...

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Amazon now lets sellers create listings through a URL by using AI

Amazon launched generative AI-powered features last year to help sellers quickly create listings by entering just a few words about the product. The company is now making it easier for sellers to create listings if an item is already listed on their website. The e-commerce giant’s new tool uses AI to parse details from an […]

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Infinix Note 40 series to arrive with a dedicated charging chip called Cheetah X1

Infinix is launching the Note 40 lineup on March 18, the company confirmed last week. The company now confirmed some of the phones will have a dedicated Cheetah X1 chip, handling charging processes. The chip will deliver what Infinix brands All-Round FastCharge 2.0, which reportedly can reach 260W wired and 110W wireless charging, but the announcement revealed that the X1 will support only 100W rates in the current devices. The Infinix Cheetah X1 chip will optimize the charging rates to protect the battery's health. There will be real-time monitoring, ensuring a balance between...

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Spotify adds music videos in some countries

Spotify is adding music videos to its mobile and desktop apps in some markets. They are tightly integrated with the company’s music library as the streaming giant lets you seamlessly switch between audio and music videos in its mobile and desktop apps. However, music videos are only available in beta in 11 select markets for […]

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OnePlus Ace 3V aka Nord 4 appears in another hands-on image

Following its Geekbench listing from yesterday, OnePlus Ace 3V appeared in another live image. The handset which is expected to launch outside of China as the Nord 4 will sport a familiar-looking punch-hole display with sleek bezels. We can spot the alert slider on the left-hand side while the volume and power buttons are on the opposite side. OnePlus Ace 3V front and back OnePlus Ace 3V is due to launch soon as confirmed by OnePlus China President Li Jie. It will be the first phone to launch with Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip and we also know the phone will pack a...

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Poco X6 Neo arrives with familiar design and 108 MP camera

Xiaomi's brand Poco launched a new smartphone today. Say hello to the Poco X6 Neo! The phone comes in a stunning Gold color, which we have seen previously only in the Redmi Note 13R Pro. But the two phones share more than just the color - the hardware is absolutely identical between the two. They are also matching the Chinese Redmi Note 13 (not to be confused with the international Redmi Note 13 or the Redmi Note 13 5G). Confusing lineup aside, the first Neo phone in the Poco family comes with a 5G-enabled Dimensity 6080 chipset and either 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage or 12 GB RAM...

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Honor Magic6 Ultimate and RSR Porsche Design to bring OmniVision OV50K main sensor

Honor is gearing up to launch its Magic6 Ultimate and Magic6 RSR Porsche Design flagships on March 16 and we now get confirmation that the devices will feature a new 1-inch type sensor from OmniVision. Honor Magic6 Ultimate and RSR Porsche Design to bring OmniVision OV50K main sensor The 50MP OmniVision OV50K sensor is expected to feature a f/1.4 - f/2.0 variable aperture and class-leading dynamic range. Honor posted an accompanying teaser poster that clearly states the OV50K sensor is capable of reaching up to 15 Exposure Value (EV). The sensor also boasts LOFIC technology for...

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Realme to bundle Narzo 70 Pro with Buds T300 in early bird promo

Realme will launch the Narzo 70 Pro on March 19, and today, the company revealed the early bird deal it will offer to the most eager customers. The early bird sale is scheduled to start March 19 at 6 PM IST, six hours after the phone's announcement. Realme will bundle the Narzo 70 Pro with Buds T300 wireless earphones, which cost INR2,299 on their own. The company will also add a INR2,000 discount from the original price if the customer trades in their old device. Additionally, Realme will offer a 6-month no-cost EMI option for everyone willing to pay the phone in...

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Applied Intuition lands $6 billion valuation for AI-powered autonomous vehicle software

Autonomous vehicle software company Applied Intuition has raised $250 million in a round that values the startup at $6 billion, as it pushes to bring more artificial intelligence to the automotive, defense, construction and agriculture sectors. The eye-popping funding round is the latest example of investor fervor for AI. Applied Intuition appears to have nailed […]

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iQOO Z9 goes official with Dimensity 7200

The iQOO Z9 was just announced with a Mediatek Dimensity 7200 chip and 8 GB RAM that can be doubled through a software algorithm. This is the global debut of the vivo-owned smartphone, and its first market will be India. The phone features a 6.67” AMOLED display of Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 300 Hz touch sampling rate. There is a punch hole for the 16 MP f/2.0 selfie camera. On the back, we have a square island that has room for two shooters – 50 MP main with Sony IMX882 sensor and OIS, while the second cam is a basic 2 MP depth sensor. The video recording goes up...

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