Month: January 2023

Smartphone launches to watch out in 2023

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The year 2022 has been exciting for tech enthusiasts as there were several notable smartphone launches from leading companies like Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more. It is time to look forward to another new year of new tech gadgets as 2022 draws to a close.

Most top brands have already started working on their flagship devices for next year. Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated smartphone launches expected to happen in 2023.

Samsung Galaxy S23 series

The Samsung Galaxy S23 and its siblings, the Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra could likely be the most popular Android flagships of 2023. The Galaxy S23 could debut early in the year, probably in February as per a Tech Radar report.

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Leaks suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra could feature a monstrous 200MP camera, and all S23 models will use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 5

The world of foldable devices is opening up slowly and 2022 showed us that tech companies are finally ready to embrace the idea and make them mainstream. The foldables do not feel like prototypes anymore as brands focus more on perfecting the idea and not making any major design changes unless required.

The devices are likely to be priced at a premium, just like their predecessors and are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Google Pixel 8 series

Google launched the Pixel 7 series in India after a very long break and it was well-received. The Pixel finally seems to be catching up with other flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S series and the iPhone. Needless to say, the excitement for the Pixel 8 series is already building up. Will we be seeing a new Tensor chip? Better cameras? Or perhaps more cameras? Only time will tell.

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iPhone 15 series

The entire iPhone 15 line-up is enormously anticipated, but the most exciting part of it would be the iPhone 15 Ultra.

This phone could potentially replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max according to rumours and could have better cameras than even the iPhone 15 Pro. Leaks suggest it could include a long-range periscope snapper, a titanium frame, a focus on battery life, and a very high price.

The iPhone 15 line-up is expected to be unveiled by September 2023.

OnePlus 11

The OnePlus 11 is all set to go official in China next week and in India, the smartphone is expected to arrive in February 2023. The company has officially announced that the OnePlus 11 will be unveiled in India on February 7.

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As per the official details revealed by the company, the OnePlus 11 will be the first smartphone from the brand with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It will also bring back the alert slider and continue its partnership with Hasselblad for the cameras.

Xiaomi 13 series

Xiaomi is expected to introduce the Xiaomi 13 series, consisting of the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphones in India in early 2023. The entire series could be launched at once or separately in the country.

The device is expected to feature a 2K E6 AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and 120W fast charging.

Vivo X90 Pro

The successor to the Vivo X80 Pro, the most exciting camera phone of 2022, the Vivo X90 Pro is expected to launch in India in 2023. The company has already unveiled the X90 series in its home country China. The X90 Pro will feature the Dimensity 9200 chipset. It could also feature a Q9 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The triple camera setup at the back is expected to be the biggest improvement with Zeiss T-coating.

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Elon Musk forms several ‘X Holdings’ companies to fund potential Twitter buyout

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Thursday’s filing dispelled some doubts, though Musk still has work to do. He and his advisers will spend the coming days vetting potential investors for the equity portion of his offer, according to people familiar with the matter

KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow

From Victory City by Salman Rushdie to August Blue by Deborah Levy: 10 most anticipated books of 2023

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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New Year is the time to make another resolution, of reading at least one book a month. Instead of going back to the classics, you can choose to read some of the most highly anticipated books that are due to be published in 2023. From the latest works of some of the best living English authors today to memoirs of celebrities, the year ahead could get interesting for book lovers. Here are the 10 books that you should be looking forward to in 2023.

Victory City by Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie is widely considered one of the best authors today. His next book takes the familiar formula of mixing magical realism with historical fiction. It focuses on the tale of a woman who creates the eponymous Victory City. This will be Rushdie’s first major release after he suffered a horrific attack in New York in 2022 leading to a  partial loss of sight.

Spare by Prince Harry

The upcoming intimate and personal memoir by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is expected to shed further light on the life of the youngest son of King Charles III and Princess Diana. Set to be released on January 10, 2023, the book portrays the story of Prince Harry from behind the curtains.

The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis

The Shards is an upcoming novel that is a fictional account of author Bret Easton Ellis’ last year in high school. This is the first novel by the writer of American Psycho after a gap of 13 years.

Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood

Old Babes in the Wood is a collection of 15 short stories covering a course of different premises by legendary poet and author Margaret Atwood. The heart of the book is the set of seven stories that follow the lives of a married couple through the decades.

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

Birnam Wood is a psychological thriller that also focuses on some of the most pressing issues that we face today. Written by Eleanor Catton, the youngest-ever winner of the Booker Prize, Birnam Woods is the widely anticipated third novel from the New Zealand author.

August Blue by Deborah Levy

August Blue is a story that follows two women as they chase after their living doubles across Europe, learning more about their conceptions about who they are and what identity means. The novel by Booker-shortlisted Deborah Levy is expected to be published on May 4, 2023.

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks is not only one of the finest actors of the generation but a deft hand with pen and paper as well. ‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece’ covers the journey that America’s culture has taken when seen through the lens of adapting a comic book to a major motion picture. For bonus points, the novel also contains three comics by Hanks himself.

Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue

‘Learned by Heart’ by best-selling author Emma Donoghue is the real story of how two girls fall in love in a 19th-Century boarding school for women in England. The book borrows from the secret journal of one of the girls in order to weave an enchanting tale.

Pageboy by Elliott Page

A memoir from Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, who came out as a transgender man in 2020, explores conversations about gender, love, mental health, and relationships, as well as Hollywood itself.

Broken Light by Joanne Harris

This one is a murder mystery that also explores how society can make women feel invisible and worthless as they get older. The book is expected to be published on May 11, 2023.

Elon Musk forms several ‘X Holdings’ companies to fund potential Twitter buyout

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Thursday’s filing dispelled some doubts, though Musk still has work to do. He and his advisers will spend the coming days vetting potential investors for the equity portion of his offer, according to people familiar with the matter

KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow