Every year, Apple releases four iPhone smartphone models: Mini, Standard, Pro, and Pro Max. This time, the Plus model was introduced instead of the Mini, and a similar lineup is expected to be maintained this year.
However, the company is reportedly revamping its device lineup for the coming year and may launch an iPhone Ultra model, which is said to be the top-of-the-line offering, more powerful than the Pro Max model.
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is planning to launch the Apple iPhone Ultra, along with the Pro and Pro Max models, in 2024.
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This implies that the iPhone 16 series will include this new offering from the Cupertino-based tech giant. Previously, it was expected that the Ultra model would be released as part of the iPhone 15 lineup to replace the Pro Max model, but it has now been revealed that the Pro Max will remain in the lineup and the Ultra will be a new addition.
According to some reports, the upcoming Ultra smartphone model will be made of titanium, giving it a premium look and feel. Titanium is a superior material to steel because it is scratch-resistant, lighter in weight, and stronger.
There aren’t many titanium-body smartphones on the market, giving the company a unique selling point to potential customers. The material is also expensive, which may result in increased device pricing. The phone is expected to have improved cameras, a faster chip, a larger display, and possibly a portless design without Lightning or USB-C.
The Omen Playgrounds provide a unique best-in-class PC gaming experience for casual and professional gamers
HP India today introduced their OMEN Playground stores for gamers to immerse in a holistic gaming experience. These exclusive stores will allow gamers to play on HP gaming devices and gears including OMEN, Victus, and Hyper X. So far, 8 OMEN Playground stores are operational in 7 cities and HP plans to open 40 Omen Playground stores in 2023 across India.
The OMEN playground stores comprise unique gaming facilities and allow walk-ins to enable an interactive and immersive gaming experience. The stores aim to allow a free-of-cost hub for emerging talent in the Indian gaming industry to engage in the latest technological innovations. Providing a gaming destination for all, squads can use their steam IDs to game on-ground, like gaming remotely.
Vineet Gehani, Sr. Director – Consumer Sales, HP India said, “India in recent years is seen as an emerging, fast-growing hub for the gaming industry. We, at HP, are committed to empower all gamers in India with our innovations. With the OMEN Playground stores, we are excited to unleash the gaming potential of gamers – be it casual or professional. These stores will also provide an opportunity to non-PC gamers to experience the power of HP’s PC gaming ecosystem”
Gaming in India is fast becoming a lifestyle and many gamers are exploring this as a career option. According to the HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2022, two-thirds of serious gamers see a career in gaming in India. The varied level of gaming facilities in the OMEN Playgrounds will be specially managed by gaming specialists and will have a yearlong gaming calendar while being experiential in nature. HP unveiled 8 OMEN Playgrounds in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Ludhiana, and Hubli. Very soon, HP will expand its network of OMEN Playground stores in cities such as Lucknow, Hyderabad, Nashik, Bhuvaneshwar and Chandigarh.
The OMEN Playground stores provide an opportunity for gamers to engage with the latest devices with their favourite games. Gamers can also choose to purchase any device in the Playgrounds. This unique approach by HP hopes to inspire and motivate the new generation of gamers in India.
While Carl Pei’s new brand Nothing did leave an impact with its first smartphone Nothing Phone (1), his company also looks to launch its successor this year as well. Yes, you heard that right, the Nothing Phone (2) has been tipped exclusively by MySmartPrice that it will be launching in the second half of 2023.
Nothing Phone (2) model number leaked
Previously, Car Pei also confirmed that Phone (2) will also be making its way to the US as well but MySmartPrice has managed to get the info of model number A065 which this Nothing Phone (2) will have. If you closely notice this is aligned with the Nothing Phone (1) model number A063.
Pei even confirmed that his Phone (2) will be a premium offering than last year and could offer will offer a flagship-grade experience, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset. Also, it speculated that the Phone (2) will have bigger 5000mAh battery life 12GB of RAM offering and 256GB storage options as well.
On the display front you will still see an AMOLED panel, kind of natural in 2023, but with a higher 120Hz refresh rate and will also have an adaptive display. The very successful Nothing Phone (1)’s successor Nothing Phone (2) is expected to make its debut this year and more details should be in front of you as we head towards the launch.
Have spotted the Nothing NT02 battery on the Indian BIS. For reference, Nothing NT01 was the battery used in the Nothing Phone (1), so, in all likelihood, this could be the Nothing Phone (2) battery. Feel free to retweet.#Nothing#NothingPhone2pic.twitter.com/zgRca8sjXC
Mukul Sharma has also spotted the Phone (2)’s battery on BIS, so, it makes sense Nothing is gearing up for a launch by 2023 and that obviously includes India as well.
Paytm, a leading payments and financial services company, announced on Friday that it has achieved operating profitability, with EBITDA before ESOP costs of Rs 31 crore, far exceeding its guidance for September 2023. Paytm’s revenue from operations increased by 42% year on year and 8% quarter on quarter to Rs 2,062 crore (no UPI incentive recorded this quarter).
According to the company, the growth was driven by increased consumer adoption and subscription services by merchant partners, as well as sustained growth in loan distribution and commerce business.
Paytm’s founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, announced the achievement in a letter to shareholders.
credt: businesstoday
“This has been made possible due to the relentlessly focused execution by our team. The team was asked to focus on growth with quality revenues that contribute to the bottom line. We have achieved this milestone without losing sight on growth opportunities and keeping all compliances as well as risk factors under a strict watch,” he said.
Contribution profit was Rs 1,048 crore in the quarter, with margins steadily improving from 31% in December 2021 to 51% in December 2022 due to improved payments business profitability and an increased mix of high margin businesses such as loan distribution.
Net payment margin increased to Rs 459 crore (up 120% year on year) as payments profitability improved. Paytm’s EBITDA before ESOP margin was 2% of revenues, down from 27% a year ago, owing to continued improvement in contribution profit and strong operating leverage. The company stated that revenue momentum across its businesses remained strong.
Samsung is just not stopping to launch new smartphones in India as well as worldwide, and again two new smartphones have been spotted on two certifications, spotted by Mukul Sharma obviously.
Samsung Galaxy A34 & A54 launch could be in March
One is the Galaxy A34 and the other is the Galaxy A54, this makes sense because only last month Samsung launched the Galaxy A14 and now they look to launch new mid-range smartphones. Both have been spotted on TKDN certification which is for Indonesia and BIS certification for India, so expect Samsung’s idea to launch both smartphones in both markets.
Though not much is not known about the Galaxy A54 some details were previously disclosed by the FCC. The A54 is most likely to have a battery capacity of at least 5,000 mAh, but the FCC filing disclosed it could be charged via a Samsung EP-TA800 converter, a 25W Power Delivery USB-C charger.
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has been previously spotted on Geekbench which has eventually confirmed this new 2023 smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080.
The upcoming Galaxy A34 is said to sport 6GB RAM, Android 13 OS out-of-the-box and a 6.5-inch display with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. Last year the Galaxy A33 was launched in March, we could also this time expect the same and both these A34 and A54 5G smartphones could launch by the end of this month or by next month itself.
More details could soon be teased as the launch approaches!
Looking to buy a new 5G smartphone at entry-level pricing? Well, well, well, Amazon India has a solution for you, the newly launched iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is one of the first smartphones to launch with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and comes with 5G support as well. This is an all-rounder entry-level 5G smartphone that sports all the required specs you can ever ask for.
So, this iQOO Z6 Lite 5G smartphone not only houses a powerful SoC to power all your daily needs but also comes with an FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. A big 5000mAh battery keeps your entire day going and a 50MP camera helps you capture all your daily needs without any issues.
Currently, this iQOO Z6 Lite 5G is on sale via Amazon India for ₹13,999 but with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card, you can get another ₹1,699 discount to reduce the final price to only ₹12,300 which can be paid in 6 months No Cost EMI. Isn’t it cool? Yes, get a brand-new 5G smartphone that too from iQOO by paying as low as ₹2,049.84 per month.
iQOO Z6 Lite 5G Specifications
World’s First Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Processor, which allows you to level up your performance with confidence through its efficient 6nm Process.
Best In-Segment 120Hz Screen Refresh Rate: This comes with lag-free & nimble scrolling. The FHD+ display lets you enjoy to the fullest every game you play and every content you watch with its crisp detailing of colours.
5000mAh Battery: Keeps iQOO Z6 Lite 5G to a longer usage, for a more enjoyable gaming and video experience, which offers a Music Playback Time of 127 Hours, Social Media of 21.6 hours, OTT Streaming of 14.5 hours and Gaming of 8.3 hours.
50MP Eye Autofocus main camera is designed to address out-of-focus issues. The feature performs fast Eye Autofocus at a high refresh rate, allowing the camera to maintain a stable and clear focus on the subjects in movement.
Stylish & Slim Design: 8.25mm Thin & 194g Weight, with all-new 2.5D flat frame design with Matt finish
Real Madrid suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Mallorca, to further dent their hopes of retaining the La Liga title. The only goal of the game was an own goal scored by Nacho – a deflection from Vidat Muriqi’s flick which ended up in the top corner.
Should Barcelona win their game against Sevilla, Real Madrid will be eight points behind their El Clasico rivals. And by the way things stand, Xavi Hernandez could win his side the league to add to the Supercopa de Espana.
What went wrong for Real Madrid at Mallorca?
FT: Mallorca 1-0 Real Madrid 🤨🤨
Barcelona has a chance to go EIGHT points clear at the top of LaLiga this evening 📈 pic.twitter.com/2ii7zsjaw4
Thibaut Courtois has been a talismanic figure for the team for years now. The Belgian was one of the main reasons behind their incredible performance last season, and this year too. However, he sustained an injury in warm-up which resulted in Andriy Lunin getting the sudden nod between the sticks.
The Ukrainian didn’t do much wrong apart from the own goal. But in the end, it proved to be too costly to concede.
Injuries have gotten the better of the team this year. Karim Benzema and Eder Militao were both unavailable, while Courtois was also not in the team. Marco Asensio had the best chance to level things up with a penalty. But his effort was saved, piling on the misery for the visitors.
Real Madrid had 74% of the possession by the end of the game, but only one shot on target to show for it. As a result, things need to improve quickly for Carlo Ancelotti’s men if they are to put up a fight for the league title – because Barcelona seem to be running away with it right now.
Are you a OnePlus fan who is looking to buy a new accessory for yourself this new year? This is your chance to get some of the best deals on OnePlus accessories all thanks to Amazon India, from OnePlus neckbands to TWS earbuds, we have got all for you.
From OnePlus audio products to handy charger cables, we have everything that OnePlus has in its arsenal and have been discounted. Here are the best deals on all of these OnePlus accessories via Amazon India:
OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones
Deal Price: ₹699
Call Control- Answering a call- press once to answer the call; During a call- press once to hang up the call. Frequency response 20 Hz- 20,000 Hz
Music Control- Play/Pause: Single-click Next song: Double-click Previous song: Triple-click Wake up Voice Assistant: Long-click
Waterproof level- Only the headphone is IPX4 waterproof
The Cable You Love, Improved: At first glance, the OnePlus Warp Charge Type-C Cable might not look all that different from the OnePlus charging cables you’ve come to know and love.
Underneath the premium silicone coating, broad internal cabling made of copper and nickel ensures that power reaches your OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3T or OnePlus 3 faster and cooler than ever before.
It’s still instantly recognizable and tangle-free thanks to our trademark flat, rollable design – all in quintessential OnePlus red and white. But, the similarities end there.
A quick 10-minute charge delivers up to 20 hours of immersive audio playback. Frequency Response Range 20Hz – 20,000KHz. Bluetooth Connection range Up to 10 meters
The flagship-level battery life delivers up to 30 hours of non-stop music on a single charge.
A large 12.4 mm bass driver delivers uncompromisingly deep bass for powerful beats. Experience incredibly rich audio detail at every frequency with the titanium coating dome
Anti-distortion audio technology ensures your audio playtime stays silky-smooth. Thanks to the larger sound cavity and industry-leading algorithms, notes remain distortion-free
Water and sweat-resistant, the IP55-rated internals and design ensure your OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 stay all-weather-ready.
The OnePlus Nord Buds will be music to your ears with big 12.4 mm dynamic drivers for deeper bass & crisp clear sound.
For the OnePlus Nord Buds, you get to choose how heavy or light you want your sound with the help of the sound master equalizer’s 3 unique audio profiles – Bold, Bass & Serenade.
The flagship-level battery life for the all-new OnePlus Nord Buds delivers up to 30 hrs of non-stop music on a single charge.
AI Noise Cancellation audio algorithm delivers precisely calibrated voice isolation during calls in the all-new OnePlus Nord Buds.
Enjoy Ultra-Fast sharing in the latest OnePlus Nord Buds. From 10mins of charging you get the power of 5 hours.
OnePlus Fast Pair is only supported on OnePlus 6 series devices and up; running on Android 11 and up. To ensure the normal use of your earbuds, update your Wireless Earphones (OOS 12 or later), OnePlus Buds (OOS 11 or earlier), or HeyMelody (non-OnePlus devices) app to the latest version using your local app store.
Turning on automatic updates is recommended to ensure you can use the latest software and functions.
Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 40 dB noise cancelling with 2 modes – Faint (+/- 25dB) & Extreme (+/- 40 dB) through manual adjustment via OnePlus mobile or HeyMelody App.
High Quality Sound: 11mm dynamic drivers acoustically tuned for bigger, bolder beats with razor-sharp treble & Dolby atmos support delivers immersive, true-to-life sound using industry-leading spatial audio
3-MIC ENC Call Noise Reduction: To keep your calls sounding smooth, the 3-MIC design trims down wind noise caused by air friction. It sharpens voice pickup & cuts down surrounding noise for crystal-clear speech.
Worry-free Battery Life: Enjoy up to 38 hours of music and quick fast charging of 10 minutes for 5 hours of playtime.
Built for Mobile Gaming: Your winning advantage starts here with latency as low as 94ms, with Pro Gaming mode activated
Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation: Up to 40 dB hybrid noise cancelling with automated environmental noise detection & adjustment.
OnePlus Audio ID: Personalize your audio via a simple listening test at a first-time setup. This unique hearing profile ID allows one to enjoy the most optimal listening experience best suited to him or her by compensating for mild hearing loss and related aural deficiencies.
Worry-free Battery Life: Enjoy up to 38 hours of music and a quick Warp Charging of 10 minutes for 10 hours of playtime.
Full charged earbud: up to 5h(music playback; ANC ON); up to 7h(music playback; ANC Off) Full charged earbud: 3.5h(phone call)
Powerful, Punchy Bass: Drop the bass with dual 11mm dynamic drivers, delivering a precisely boosted sound profile designed to move you.
Zen Mode Air: 5 presets of white noise can be played alongside adaptive noise cancellation – eg. Meditation, Summers, Seashore, Night-time camping etc. Now keep calm, relax and stay focused.
Seamless connectivity: Instantaneous pairing with the OnePlus smartphone, as soon as you open the charging case lid.
Harry Kane has become the top scorer for Tottenham with his match-winning goal against Manchester City in the Premier League. The England captain has overtaken Jimmy Greaves, who was the previous top scorer for the club at 266 goals.
With 267 to his name, and 200 in the Premier League, Harry Kane has etched himself in the history of the club for years to come. And it isn’t a record that will be broken anytime soon, given the way things stand.
Harry Kane becomes Spurs’ new top scorer with 267th goal
HISTORY FOR HARRY KANE!
He scores his 200th Premier League goal and becomes Tottenham's all-time leading scorer with 267 goals 👏 pic.twitter.com/vMloFL2wD6
The 29-year-old is now closing in on Wayne Rooney’s record of scoring 208 goals in the Premier League. On the other hand, Alan Shearer’s tally of 260 also appears increasingly achievable if he continues to stay in England.
His future, however, seems up in the air considering Spurs have not been able to win a trophy with Kane. He was linked with an ambitious transfer to Manchester City a few seasons ago, but ended up staying. And now, he is being linked with Manchester United amidst rumours that he could renew with Tottenham.
All things considered, it would really be an incredible feat if he doesn’t win any silverware to add to his goals. So, it will be yet another interesting summer transfer window for the Spurs talisman if he doesn’t renew heading into the transfer window.
When it comes to big spending clubs, the annual wage bill is often the telltale sign. The clubs from the top 5 European leagues are the footballing superpower. Premier League and La Liga clubs dominate the list with only 1 club each from Bundesliga and Ligue 1 making it to the list of the top 10 football clubs with the highest wage bill.
In this guide, we will explore the top 10 football clubs with the highest wage bill worldwide.
Top 10 football clubs with the highest wage bill
10. Atletico Madrid | €265 million
Founded: 26 April 1903; 119 years ago as Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid Ground: Estadio Metropolitano Owner: Atlético HoldCo (65.98%); Idan Ofer (33%) President: Enrique Cerezo Head coach: Diego Simeone League: La Liga (Spain)
Current squad:
9. Bayern Munich | €324 million
Founded: 27 February 1900; 122 years ago Stadium: Allianz Arena President: Herbert Hainer CEO: Oliver Kahn Head coach: Julian Nagelsmann League: Bundesliga (Germany)
Current squad:
8. Juventus | €336 million
Founded: 1 November 1897; 125 years ago as Sport-Club Juventus Ground: Allianz Stadium Owner: Agnelli family (through EXOR N.V.) President: Andrea Agnelli (in prorogatio) Head coach: Massimiliano Allegri League: Serie A (Italy)
Current squad:
7. Chelsea | €403 million
Founded: 10 March 1905; 117 years ago Ground: Stamford Bridge Owner: BlueCo 22 Limited Chairman: Todd Boehly Head coach: Graham Potter League: Premier League (England)
Current squad:
6. Manchester City | €418 million
Founded: 1880; 143 years ago as St. Mark’s (West Gorton) and in 1887; 136 years ago as Ardwick Association F.C. and later on16 April 1894; 128 years ago as Manchester City Ground: Etihad Stadium Owner: City Football Group Limited Chairman: Khaldoon Al Mubarak Head coach: Pep Guardiola League: Premier League (England)
Current squad:
5. Liverpool | €434 million
Founded: 3 June 1892; 130 years ago Stadium: Anfield Owner: Fenway Sports Group Chairman: Tom Werner Head coach: Jürgen Klopp League: Premier League (England)
Current squad:
4. Manchester United | €454 million
Founded: 1878; 145 years ago, as Newton Heath LYR F.C, later founded as Manchester United F.C. in 1902, 121 years ago Stadium: Old Trafford Owner: Manchester United plc Co-chairmen: Joel and Avram Glazer Head coach: Erik ten Hag League: Premier League (England)
Current squad:
3. FC Barcelona | €466 million
Founded: 29 November 1899; 123 years ago as Foot-Ball Club Barcelona Ground: Camp Nou President: Joan Laporta Head coach: Xavi League: La Liga (Spain)
Current squad:
2. Real Madrid | €519 million
Founded: 6 March 1902; 120 years ago as Madrid Football Club Ground: Santiago Bernabéu President: Florentino Pérez Head coach: Carlo Ancelotti League: La Liga (Spain)
Current squad:
1. Paris Saint-Germain | €728 million
Founded: 12 August 1970; 52 years ago Ground: Parc des Princes Owner: Qatar Sports Investments President: Nasser Al-Khelaifi Head coach: Christophe Galtier League: Ligue 1 (France)
