OnePlus reimagines the foldable smartphone with two new immersive Super Fluid AMOLED displays, in 6.31 inches and 7.82 inches.
October has seen a flurry of new smartphones. Generative AI was one of the talking points of Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones while OnePlus made its global foldable smartphone debut with the OnePlus Open smartphone that was launched in India. We’ve also seen a slew of tablet launches from Samsung and OnePlus that are making a play in the affordable tab segment. It’s been almost five years since Apple launched an Apple Pencil. The third-gen Apple Pencil, the most affordable in the line-up made its debut this month. We round up the best new launches for your gadget wish list:
OnePlus Open
Price: Rs 1,39,999
Call it late mover advantage, OnePlus’ new foldable smartphone has hit all the right notes. OnePlus reimagines the foldable smartphone with new immersive displays. You get two vibrant, Super Fluid AMOLED displays (6.31-inch and 7.82-inch) displays that are both equally functional and feature a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Open scores with its rear cam co-designed with Hasselblad and a power-packed spec sheet that includes 512GB of internal storage.
Google Pixel 8
Price: Rs 75,999
Google Pixel 8.
It’s the smaller of the two Pixel 8 siblings and by no means a pushover. Google has made significant hardware improvements over last year’s Pixel 7. It’s one of the best smaller smartphones you can buy and weighs under 190 gm (it’s 10 gm lighter than the Pixel 7). One of the big changes you will notice is the 6.2-inch OLED display. It peaks at 2000 nits and features a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by the same Tensor G3 chip as the Pixel 8 Pro and comes with an array of AI-driven optimisations and camera tools like Best Take.
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Price: Rs 7,900
Apple Pencil USB C sliding cap.
The third addition to the Apple Pencil line, the new USB-C Apple Pencil brings quite a few features at a more affordable price point. A sliding cap reveals a USB-C port, that offers a convenient charging option. It magnetically attaches to the iPad for storage (just like its predecessor) but does not charge wirelessly. You can take advantage of the ‘hover’ feature when used with M2 models of the iPad Pro; this allows you to sketch and illustrate with greater precision.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
Price: Rs 18,999 onwards
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
Samsung has just unveiled two tabs as part of its new Tab A9 series. The A9+ is the larger sibling and comes with an immersive 11-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate making it a great Content consumption and gaming screen. Samsung’s DeX solution simplifies multitasking, the multi-active window allows up to three split-screens. With Quick Share, you can easily move Content between Samsung mobile, tablets and TV monitors.
OnePlus Pad Go
Price: Rs 19,999 onwards
OnePlus Pad Go
If you’re looking for a binge-watch screen under Rs 20,000, OnePlus’ newest tab deserves to be on your radar. It’s the 11.35-inch, 2.4K display that is one of the headline features of this tab. Just like the flagship OnePlus Pad, this one also opts for a 7:5 display ratio. This display hits a peak brightness of 400 nits and features a fast refresh rate of 90Hz that makes it a great gaming accessory. It’s backed by a quad speaker setup that supports Dolby Atmos. The base variant comes with 128GB of internal storage.
U&I Ultimate Power Bank
Price: Rs 3,999
U&i ULTIMATE Series – Powerbank 10000 mAh
Road warrior or power user? You might still need a power bank when you hit the road. This 10000 mAh power bank been designed for the new iPhone 15 devices but also works with other iPhones that are MagSafe-compatible. It’s a wireless power bank that can charge Qi-compatible iPhones and Android smartphones as well as other accessories. You can also charge devices faster with a wired charging option.
Vivo Y200
Price: Rs 21,999
Vivo
Vivo’s all-new Y Series device comes with quite a few standout features including a 64MP OIS Anti-shake camera. Vivo’s Night Portrait powered with Smart Aura Light is one of the standout camera features. It’s a slinky device that comes in two chic colour ways — Desert Gold and Jungle Green. Vivo keeps the heft to 190 gm despite a 4800 mAh battery (there’s a 44W charger in the box) and a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Boult Y1 Pro
Price: Rs 999
Boult y1 Pro metallic packaging blue
These affordable Bluetooth TWS earbuds stand out with a refined knurled design (for the case). Boult claims 60 hours of battery life — a 10-minute charge delivers 120 minutes of playtime. Other features include Bluetooth 5.3 for fast pair and 45ms low latency. The earbuds are powered by 10mm drivers.