This week in tech showcased major events, such as the Galaxy S24 series launch, Samsung’s ‘Galaxy AI,’ and much more interesting information. Let’s take a detailed look at all the top tech news of this week in this article below!
Samsung Galaxy S24 series launched
The hottest news on our article of top tech new this week is the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. The series consists of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The trio introduces various AI-driven features, including Live Translate, Interpreter, and Chat Assist for language translation in real-time. In detail, Galaxy S24+ specs bring a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display. Meanwhile, Galaxy S24 specs flaunt a 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. At the same time, Galaxy S24 Ultra specs boast a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. Notably, the S24 series runs on Android 14.
For chipset, the S24 Ultra uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the S24 and S24+ use it in select markets (USA, Korea, and China) but employ Exynos 2400 globally. Storage options range from 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM for the base S24 to 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB ROM for the S24+ and S24 Plus. Especially, the S24 adds 1TB ROM version (no card slot). For optics, the S24 Ultra cameras comprise a triple setup: 200MP + 12MP + 10MP. At the same time, the Galaxy S24/S24+ cameras feature a 50MP + 12MP + 10MP. Moreover, the S24 series sport a 12MP selfie lens. Lastly, the Galaxy S24 series starts at $800 ~ Rs. 66,503.
Apple Vision Pro global release
The Apple Vision Pro headset will launch in international markets before WWDC in June. Regarding storage, it includes 256GB, 512GB, and a whopping 1TB. In terms of display, Apple Vision Pro specs utilize Micro‑OLED technology with a 3D display system. Also, the Vision Pro supports multiple refresh rates: 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz. Under the hood, the Apple Vision Pro is powered by the Apple M2 chip. Additionally, it comes equipped with 16GB of unified memory. Besides, Vision Pro includes Apple Immersive Video, featuring 180-degree 3D 8K recordings captured with spatial audio support, enabling an immersive audio experience. Further, Apple has developed a new app, Encounter Dinosaurs, allowing users to peer into the Cretaceous period. The Vision Pro will go on sale first in the US on February 2. Lastly, Apple Vision Pro price starts at $3,499 ~ Rs. 290,944.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro India launch
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is scheduled to launch in India on February 22. It debuted in China, but the iQOO Neo 9 Pro in India should come with a different chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. First of all, the iQOO Neo9 Pro specs flaunt a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels. Aside from that, the Vivo device runs on Android 14-based OriginOS 4. In addition, the smartphone arrives with 256GB/ 12GB RAM, 512GB/ 12GB RAM, 512GB/ 16GB RAM, and 1TB/ 16GB RAM (no card slot). Conversely, the iQOO Neo9 Pro cameras sport a dual 50MP primary lens + 50MP ultrawide. Furthermore, the Vivo handset packs a 16MP front-facing sensor for taking selfies. Regarding battery, the Vivo machine houses a 5160mAh juice box with 120W fast charging. Concerning the cost, the iQOO Neo9 Pro price ranges from $416 ~ Rs. 34,607.
Realme Note 50 price and specs revealed
Realme Note 50 arrives on January 23 as the brand’s first phone from the new Note series. In detail, the Realme Note 50 specs boast a 6.74-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the new gadget uses the Unisoc T612 chipset. Moreover, this new gadget will ship with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM. Also, there might be a microSDXC card slot. Besides, the device will house a 5000 mAh battery supporting 10W charging. What about the Realme Note 50 camera department? The upcoming smartphone will come with three circular rings at the rear panel housing two rear cameras: 13MP + 0.08MP and an LED flash. Also, there is a 5MP selfie camera. There is also the presence of a dual-tone hue on the rear panel. On the other hand, on the software front, the Realme Note 50 will run on the Android 13 with Realme UI T Edition. Lastly, the Realme Note 50 price starts at $65 ~ Rs. 5,405.
Galaxy AI features
Samsung and Google collaborated on a feature called “Circle to Search.” As a result, users can search for content on their devices seamlessly without the need to switch between apps. Users can initiate searches by circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping on images, text, or videos. Search results will appear in a pop-up from the bottom of the screen. Besides, there are other fancy Galaxy AI features that will help with live translation, texting, and editing photos as well. Noteworthily, these features are built-in and don’t require any third-party app. Galaxy S24 phones also come with support for Super HDR on Instagram. Now, taking photos with the Instagram camera app on your Galaxy S24 will bring better quality images with more detailed highlights, shadows, and colors. Especially, Galaxy AI will be available for free until the end of 2025 on all compatible Samsung phones.
Top tech news this week
This week in the world of technology, there have been several significant news that you won’t want to miss. One of the major highlights was the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. Besides, there’s exciting news from Apple, as a recent report suggests they plan to introduce the Vision Pro headset in markets outside of the United States ahead of WWDC 2024. Which news on this article of top tech news this week that you like the most? Stay tuned for more updates from us! Don’t forget to share your thoughts now!
