Tech News Today: Galaxy S24 series launch on Jan 17, Vision Pro launch this month, and more

Samsung to host Galaxy Unpacked 2024 launch event at SAP Center in San Jose, California on January 17, where, the company is likely to unveil the AI-powered Galaxy S24 series of smartphones, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

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According to the latest reports, Apple might launch its highly anticipated Vision Pro on January 26, and the headset is expected to go on sale by early February in select markets like the US. Vision Pro is powered by the Apple Silicon M2 and visionOS, and it is said to be one of the most capable VR headsets in the market, priced at $3,499.

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Realme has updated its slogan from "Dare To Leap" to "Make It Real," and the company has confirmed to launch products under three categories, -- GT series for high-performance smartphones, number series for mid-range smartphones, and C series for entry-level smartphones. The company is expected to launch the Realme 12 series and the Realme GT 5 Pro with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in the coming weeks.

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X (previously Twitter) has introduced a new basic subscription plan, priced at $200 a month with benefits like a golden checkmark, and access to the Premium+ feature, which is 80 per cent cheaper than the platform' regular verification for organisations, which costs $1,000 a month. Besides, the company is also offering free ad credits for both basic and full-version subscribed businesses.

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Google Maps will soon stop offering driving mode from the Android Maps app, which will soon be replaced by Assistant Driving Mode, which offers a new UI with quick access to music controls, sending a message, and making calls.

Itel has launched India's most affordable smartphone with 256 GB storage -- Itel A70 for Rs 7,299, which offers 8 GB RAM, a 6.6-inch HD+ resolution display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a 13 MP primary camera. The base model of the Itel A70 with 64 GB storage costs Rs 6.299, and the mid-tier model with 128 GB storage is priced at Rs 6,799.

Other key highlights of the Itel A70 include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an iPhone-like camera array at the back, and a USB Type-C charging port. The smartphone will be available for purchase via leading online and offline stores starting January 5.

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Oppo has officially teased the launch of the camera-centric Reno 11 series in India. According to the latest post on X (previously Twitter), the Oppo Reno 11 series will include a 32 MP telephoto lens, and the smartphone will support 80W fast charging.

https://twitter.com/OPPOIndia/status/1742421640280265117