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Gadgets round-up February 2024: OnePlus smartwatch launch, Google Pixel Fold 2 info leaked

The latest on new launches from OnePlus, Nothing, AMD, HONOR, and Samsung, including CMF by Nothing Neckband Pro, Samsung Galaxy Fit3, and a sneak-peek into the Google Pixel Fold 2 - all the latest gadget news from February 2024.

February 28, 2024 / 19:47 IST
Google Pixel Fold 2 could debut in May 2024 when the Google I/O is likely to take place.

Google Pixel Fold 2 could debut in May 2024 when the Google I/O is likely to take place.

OnePlus Watch 2 launched on February 27. Starting at Rs 24,999, the watch comes in Black Steel and Radiant Steel. It has safety features like a 2.5D sapphire crystal cover for better scratch-resistance, an IP68 resistant rating and 5ATM water resistance so you can wear it in the pool. Powered by OnePlus' custom OS Wear OS, the watch comes with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Calendar, as well as support for more third-party apps.

Nothing will likely launch its new CMF by Nothing (colour, material, finish) earbuds and Neckband Pro along with its budget phone Nothing 2a on March 5. Nothing is calling the Neckband Pro the first 50 dB Hybrid ANC device in this category. The Neckband Pro is expected to feature five microphones for Artificial Intelligence (AI) call noise cancellation and will feature ultra-bass technology 2.0 with five adjustable bass levels. has teased the CMF Neckband Pro along with the CMF Buds. According to a communication from the company and an update on their website, these audio products will arrive along with the Nothing 2a.

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 14 phone Leica Summilux optics camera at Barcelona on February 25. Xiaomi also introduced the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, Xiaomi Watch S3, Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Watch 2 at the same high-profile launch event.

OPPO F25 Pro is scheduled for a February 29 launch. Priced below Rs 25K, similar to the OPPO Reno 11F 5G that debuted in Indonesia recently, Xiaomi says the F25 Pro is the slimmest 5G smartphone with an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance. OPPO’s F series devices stand out their design, and the F25 will come Lava Red and an Ocean Blue colours with wave-like patterns reminiscent of the OPPO Reno 11F 5G.

Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, from February 26-29, saw a host of launches from companies like OnePlus, Nothing and HONOR. Among the high-profile launches this year at MWC were the HONOR Magic 6, Magic V2 and the AI-powered Magicbook Pro 16; the OnePlus Watch 2; and a first look at the Nothing 2a set to launch on March 5.

Google Pixel Fold 2 could debut in May 2024 when the Google I/O is likely to take place. A new set of renders hints at a significant overhaul in the rear camera design. The cover display is set to get larger at 6.4-inches and the main display or the inner screen is likely to be 7.9-inch. Unfolded, the phone will likely measure 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.27 mm, making it squarer and slightly thinner than the older Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 went on sale in select markets from February 23. Priced at Rs 4,999, the device comes in three colour options: gray, silver and pink gold. This wearable got some big enhancements: the 1.6-inch display is 45 percent wider than the previous model, and comes with a 5ATM rating and IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Safety features like Fall Detection and Emergency SOS have also been added.

Graphic cards for avid gamers need higher refresh rate for optimum experience. Chipmaker AMD's AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card, now available globally at AMD board partners including brands like Acer and ASUS, has a refresh of 1440p and 16GB high-speed GDDR6 memory for 4K gaming. The price of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card from USD 549 / Rs 45,500.

Ashwin Rajagopalan
first published: Feb 28, 2024 07:44 pm

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