Folding phones have become increasingly popular, with a plethora of options available to consumers, from the likes of Google’s Pixel Fold to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5. Amidst this competition, Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3 stands out: a device that undeniably offers a tantalising preview of the potential future trajectory of folding phones on a global scale.

Design and build: One of the first things that strikes you about the Mix Fold 3 is its svelte design. It’s noticeably slimmer than many of its competitors, a feature that doesn’t just add to its aesthetic appeal but also enhances its portability. The hinge mechanism, a critical component of any folding phone, is slick and appears to be meticulously crafted. This hinge doesn’t merely serve a functional purpose; it also feels robust and durable, allowing the phone to sit comfortably at various angles. This adaptability is perfect for users who might want to prop the phone up for watching videos or making video calls.

Display: The Mix Fold 3 doesn’t skimp on display quality. The outer AMOLED display, which almost spans the entire front, is a visual treat, offering sharp, vibrant images that are a delight to the eyes. But the real magic happens when you unfold the device. An expansive 8-inch OLED screen comes to life, reminiscent of a compact tablet, providing ample screen real estate for multitasking or immersive media consumption. While the inner screen’s pixel density might fall slightly short of the exterior screen, it more than compensates with its fluidity, thanks to a 120-Hz screen refresh rate.

Add to this the support for Dolby Vision, and you have a device that’s perfect for media enthusiasts. The peak brightness ensures that HDR content shines, and the display remains legible even in challenging outdoor lighting conditions. The central crease, a common concern with folding phones, is present but is cleverly minimised to the point of being almost invisible once you’re engrossed in an app.

Dimensions: The Mix Fold 3’s dimensions are worth highlighting. Its ultra-thin design, measuring 5.3 mm when open and 10.9 mm when closed, sets it apart from the competition. This sleekness isn’t just about aesthetics; it has practical implications. The thin profile ensures that the Mix Fold 3 feels more like a conventional phone when folded, making it easier to slip into pockets or bags. Its height, however, is slightly more than some of its rivals, but this is a minor trade-off for the expansive screen space it offers.

Durability: a mixed bag: On the durability front, Xiaomi has made bold claims, suggesting that the Mix Fold 3’s hinge can endure up to 500,000 folds. However, the lack of an IP rating is a glaring omission, raising questions about its resilience against liquids. Users would be wise to exercise caution and keep the device away from moisture. During our review period, we observed minor dust and lint accumulation around the internal screen frame. While this was easily remedied with a quick wipe, it underscores the importance of regular maintenance. Dust, especially within the hinge mechanism, poses a potential threat to the device’s longevity.

Camera: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 boasts a versatile quad-camera setup, distinguishing itself with two telephoto lenses offering 3.2x and 5x zoom capabilities. Both telephotos utilise a 10MP Samsung sensor, while the primary camera employs a 50MP Sony IMX800 sensor, delivering 12.5MP images by default. The ultrawide camera captures 12MP images using the OmniVision OV13B10 imager, though it lacks the autofocus feature present in its predecessor. Additionally, the device offers two identical front-facing cameras for each of its displays.

The camera app on the Mix Fold 3 is a refined iteration of what was seen on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, with adjustments tailored for the foldable design. In its ‘tablet’ state, the UI is optimally rearranged, introducing a unique split-screen mode that activates when the device is slightly bent, displaying the viewfinder on one side and recent images on the other. This combination of hardware and software enhancements positions the Mix Fold 3 as a notable contender in the foldable smartphone camera segment.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a testament to the rapid strides being made in the folding phone segment. Its combination of a slim design, vibrant display, and a robust hinge mechanism positions it as a strong contender in the market. All in all, the Mix Fold 3 is a fascinating glimpse into the future of smartphones, blending innovation with functionality.

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Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Pad 6, the latest in their tablet series, targeting the Bangladeshi market.

The Xiaomi Pad 6 boasts a unibody design and offers features like 33W fast charging, and Dolby Atmos-supported sound. The device has an 11-inch WQHD+ display with a 144Hz variable refresh rate and a display resolution of 2880 x 1800.

With a weight of 490g and a 6.51mm bezel, the tablet comes in a Gravity Gray color variant in Bangladesh. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 870 Mobile Platform, coupled with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1. This combination is intended to provide efficient performance for a range of tasks including handling large files, gaming, and 4K video editing, according to a press handout.

Additionally, the Pad 6 features a 13MP rear camera and quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It also has provisions for a keyboard and the Xiaomi Smart pen, sold separately. The tablet is backed by an 8840mAh battery.

Starting 6 October, the Xiaomi Pad 6, with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, will be available for purchase in Bangladesh at authorized Xiaomi Stores, Partner Stores, and other retail channels.

The tab is currently priced at BDT 42,999.

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Google, the tech giant that has become synonymous with internet search, is commemorating its 25th birthday with a special doodle. Although Google Inc was officially incorporated on September 4, for over a decade, the company has chosen to celebrate its birthday on September 27.

To mark this momentous day, Google took a nostalgic journey through time, showcasing various doodles. The Google Doodle for today features an animated GIF that transforms ‘Google’ into ‘G25gle.’

The tech company shared that this day serves as a moment for introspection while also looking forward.

“Today’s Doodle commemorates the 25th anniversary of Google. While we at Google are always forward-focused, birthdays also provide an opportunity for reflection.

Let’s reminisce about our birth 25 years ago,” Google stated in its blog. Google was founded by doctoral students Sergey Brin and Larry Page, who crossed paths in Stanford University’s computer science program in the late ’90s.

They quickly discovered their shared vision—to make the World Wide Web more accessible. Working tirelessly from their dorm rooms, they developed a prototype for an improved search engine.

“As they made significant strides on the project, they relocated their operations to Google’s inaugural office—a rented garage. On September 27, 1998, Google Inc. was officially established,” the blog recounted. Furthermore, the company emphasised that while much has changed since 1998, its mission remains constant: “to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.”

Google expressed gratitude to its users for evolving alongside them over the past 25 years, concluding with, “We eagerly anticipate the journey ahead, together.” Sundar Pichai, Google’s current CEO, marked the company’s birthday with a note last month.

In it, he reflected on the company’s evolution, its pivotal role in transforming technology, and the path to the future.

He expressed deep appreciation for the users, employees, and partners who have contributed to Google’s success, as well as for the ongoing commitment to innovation and the dedication of past and present Googlers.

In his note, Pichai underscored the significance of innovation and adaptability, acknowledging that what was once considered extraordinary technology quickly becomes commonplace as boundaries continue to be pushed.

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Bangladeshi-origin Dr Rumman Chowdhury has been named in the Time 100 AI list for her contribution to the field of Artificial Intelligence.

With a career that intersects data science and social science, Dr Chowdhury has been a leading voice in applied algorithmic ethics, a burgeoning field that grapples with the ethical implications of AI and machine learning technologies.

Born in 1980 in Rockland County, New York, Dr Chowdhury’s early fascination with science fiction and the “Dana Scully Effect” fuelled her curiosity about science.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Management Science and Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and went on to earn a Master’s of Science in Statistics and Quantitative Methods from Columbia University.

Dr Chowdhury holds a Doctorate Degree in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, which she completed while working in Silicon Valley.

Her academic focus has been on understanding how data can be used to discern human biases and evaluate the impact of technology on society.

From February 2021 to November 2022, she served as the Director of Engineering of Twitter’s Machine Learning Ethics, Transparency, and Accountability (META) team.

During her tenure, she worked assiduously to align Twitter’s AI algorithms with ethical guidelines, ensuring a more responsible and transparent technological landscape.

In early August, Dr Chowdhury co-organised a groundbreaking event that brought together approximately 4,000 hackers in Las Vegas. The event challenged participants to identify vulnerabilities in chatbots developed by OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.

Points were awarded to hackers who could persuade the AI systems to break their own rules, such as revealing confidential information or promoting harmful content.

The exercise was not merely a contest but a critical examination of the ethical boundaries and potential pitfalls of AI technologies.

The event underscored the urgency of Dr Chowdhury’s work. As AI systems become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the ethical considerations surrounding their use grow ever more complex.

Dr Chowdhury’s efforts to scrutinise and improve these technologies reflect a broader movement to ensure that AI serves the public good, rather than exacerbating existing societal issues.

– Input from The Daily Star was used in this article.

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Amazon Web Services is hosting a training event called Startup Day Bangladesh 2023 on October 5, 2023. This day-long program will provide hands-on teaching on using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform to transform startup designs.

According to a press release, this event is aimed at students, startups, and entrepreneurs in Bangladesh who aspire to build high-ranking companies. It will be divided into immersive workshops where attendees will gain practical knowledge on using the AWS platform for cloud-native applications, software as a service, analytics, and machine learning. This event will offer the chance to connect with industry experts, foster valuable connections, and equip participants with the tools to propel their startups to remarkable success. It will also provide opportunities to learn about AWS career programs through various sessions conducted by internationally and locally recognised professionals and trainers from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

AWS Startup Day Bangladesh 2023 is jointly hosted by Daffodil International University (DIU), Knowledgevale, and Bangladesh Venture Capital in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). As per the press release, the event will have over BDT 10 lakh available for every qualified startup. There will also be a US $10,000 AWS credit available for application building, as well as funding, co-working space, and incubation support. Participants will get to provide a presentation based on the hands-on workshop, from which the winners will be declared based on the verdict of the judges, with attractive prizes available for the winners. Moreover, Bangladesh Venture Capital will finance the projects of the successful startups featured in this event.

Startup companies can participate through registration. The last date of registration is September 15. Registration fee for entrepreneurs is BDT 2,500 and for students BDT 2,000. You can find the registration link here. – Press Release

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Local consumer electronics giant Walton has released a new phone in the market.

The device- Canon X20- is powered by a Mediatek Helio G99 processor, which Walton claims will provide better services than the Snapdragon 685G processor, according to a press statement issued on Sunday (20 August)

Habibur Rahman Tuhin, in-charge of creative and communication department of Walton Mobile, said the phone has been released in two attractive colors– cosmic black and orange simmer.

“The price of the Xanon X20 has been fixed at Tk18,999 excluding VAT,” he said.

The new smartphone can be purchased from all Walton Plaza, distributor showrooms, mobile brands and retail outlets in the country. Also it can be bought online from https://eplaza.waltonbd.com) Ges https://waltondigitech.com.

Walton’s Mobile Branding Department In-Charge Mahbub-ul Hasan said the Rapid memory technology has been used in this phone running on Android 13 operating system.

As a result, the user will get up to 16 GB of rapid memory. The device is equipped with Mali-G57 MC2 graphics card which will ensure good performance, he added.

The new Walton phone has an internal memory of 128 GB that is expandable up to 512 GB via micro SD card. Also, it has a 6.8 E Full HD Plus resolution IPS display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The peak manual brightness for the device is 580 nits.

The back of the phone is equipped with a 50-megapixel AI-powered triple camera set-up with LED flash, autofocus and PDAF. Besides, there is a 32-megapixel punch-hole camera built on the front.

The device uses a MediaTek 6 nanometer Helio G99 gaming processor which provides better performance than the Snapdragon 685G processor, claims Walton.

The Xanon X20 is equipped with a 5000 mAh high-capacity Li-Polymer battery with 18W Type-C fast charging.

The device also has a noise cancellation feature and a video stabilisation feature.

Some other features of the smartphone include dynamic capsule, game booster, UFS storage, app lock, children space, cleaning assistant, night light, live caption, app clone, three-finger screenshot, anti-fake touch mode and smart touch.

Walton is offering customers a one year after-sales service with a special replacement facility of 30 days on this smartphone manufactured in Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited’s own factory. – Press release

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ASUS has announced the exciting new Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304), the world’s slimmest 13.3-inch OLED laptop in Bangladesh.

The S 13 OLED is also the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever and takes the brand’s signature qualities of ultraportable design, sustainability, and on-the-go performance to a new level, reads a press release.

Md Al Fuad, business development manager of ASUS Bangladesh said, “ASUS has always tried to revolutionise the experience of using a laptop through innovation and creativity, and the Zenbook S 13 OLED is the latest example of that.

“It’s the world’s slimmest 13.3 inch OLED ultraportable laptop which is going to change how the consumers of Bangladesh perceive carrying a laptop with them. We’ve also made it the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever as a part of our commitment to purposeful innovation that supports a healthier planet.”

ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and supported with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Therefore, this laptop works best for on-the-go performance.

Besides, it features an ultrafast 1 TB Pie 4.0 x4 SSD. Its high-capacity 63Wh battery guarantees the users a long-lasting battery life. Within just 49 minutes this laptop gets charged 70% due to its fast charging capability. – Press release

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OpenAI has launched the android version of its popular artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

It made ChatGPT available for android users to download in four countries of the world: the USA, India, Bangladesh and Brazil.

The American AI research and deployment company said it plans to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week, according to the company’s website.

OpenAI released the iOS version of ChatGPT in May 2023.

ChatGPT is estimated to have reached 100 million monthly active users in January, just two months after launch, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history, according to a UBS study.

The report, citing data from analytics firm Similarweb, said an average of about 13 million unique visitors had used ChatGPT per day in January, more than double the levels of December, according to Reuters.

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The youth-favourite brand realme has brought in yet another fabulous phone from its Champion series C53, which is expected to disrupt its market segment owing to several segment-first features including 128GB storage (along with up to 12GB dynamic RAM) and 7.49mm body. It was launched in the Bangladeshi market recently.

The realme C53 will be a game-changer for this segment. Flaunting a Shiny Champion design, the users can enjoy a seamless smartphone experience by buying this phone at a price of BDT 17,999 only, reads a press release.

Inspired by C Series’ strategic upgrades, realme C53 features segment-leading features in charge, storage, and design. With the help of 33W SUPERVOOC charge, users can charge their phone to 50% in just 31 minutes. Compared to its 10W charge predecessor, C33, this device has greatly increased its charging speed by 100%. With a massive 5000mAh battery, C53 provides a worry-free charging performance to enhance user experience.

realme C53 is powered by the T612 octa-core chipset and is paired with up to 12GB of dynamic RAM and 128GB of ROM which is the largest storage in the segment. With the DRE Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology, realme C53 can expand 6GB RAM by up to 6GB to enjoy a 12GB-like experience, enabling a smoother user experience. Moreover, C53 supports 2 Nano SIM cards and 1 MicroSD card at the same time, resulting in a storage expansion of up to 2TB.

As far as the design is concerned, it ensures a comfortable experience. With its right-angle bezel, C53 provides an overall comfortable gripping and in-hand feeling. In terms of the back of C53, it is crafted with a Shiny Champion design that comes with Champion Gold and Mighty Black colors. The golden line texture and golden light effect on the back resemble the golden ribbon and spotlight, highlighting the champion moment with joy and a sense of championship pride.

For photography lovers, this phone features a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 5P lens alongside a B&W lens with an f/3.0 aperture. There’s also an 8MP selfie camera on the front. In addition, C53 enables users to create images in their preferred style with a wide range of innovative image functions.

With this phone, the users will have an engaging viewing experience as it comes with a 6.74″ 90Hz high-level full screen with a peak brightness of 450 nits and has a mini-drop notch at the top, resulting in a more comfortable viewing experience.

In addition to these, realme C53 also comes equipped with some handy features such as Android’s first Mini Capsule that enables notifications such as three battery status – Fully charged, Charging and Low battery in green, blue and red respectively on the screen. Besides, users can later experience two more functions of Data usage and Steps stats through OTA. There is also a 150% UltraBoom speaker, fast-side fingerprint sensor and multifunctional NFC (availability depends on market) on this phone.

As a smartphone user, if you are looking for a device that will step up your game and help you become a Champion in your life, realme C53 is the device you should have in your hands. – Press release

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Infinix, the youth empowering smartphone brand of Bangladesh has launched its latest addition of Note series, the Note 30 Pro. The phone comes with All-Round Fast charge technology in an affordable price range combining cutting-edge technology, remarkable charging capabilities, and an exceptional user experience.

The Infinix Note 30 Pro introduces a revolutionary charging solution, the All-Round Fast-Charge, providing users with unparalleled speed, safety, intelligence, and flexibility. With a 68W wired Fast-Charge, the Note 30 Pro can charge its 5000mAh battery from 1% to 80% in just 30 minutes,ensuring that users stay powered up and connected throughout the day.Moreover,its 15W wireless charging technology is capable of an intelligent and secured overnight charge up.

In addition, the device supports Bypass Charge, which filters current directly to the main board, keeping the device cool even during intensive tasks such as gaming. Also wired and wireless Reverse Charge, allowing it to function as a power bank for other devices.The NOTE 30 Pro’s charger can fast charge not only itself, but also other devices that support PD 3.0 agreement. This single charger can power multiple devices. With the aid of an AI model, it can charge the phone to 80% at night and fully charge it before wake-up, helping to improve battery life. With all these, The Note 30 Pro is anticipated to be a game-changer in the realm of charging technology.

The Note 30 Pro boasts an impressive 10-bit AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering users an immersive viewing experience like never before in this range. The ultra-thin bezels and stereo dual speakers, sound-tuned by JBL and certified by Hi-Res, further elevate the audio-visual experience, making the Note 30 Pro an industry standout.

Powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor and featuring Vapor-Chamber Liquid Cooling technology, the Note 30 Pro delivers next-level performance. Its powerful internals, including a 6nm process for energy efficiency, ensure that users can seamlessly navigate through various tasks, including gaming and multimedia consumption. Moreover, the Note 30 Pro introduces the innovative Ultra Power Signal (UPS) technology, optimizing weak signal scenarios and significantly enhancing cellular and Wi-Fi signal strengths, guaranteeing uninterrupted connectivity and a seamless entertainment experience.

Photography enthusiasts will be delighted by the Note 30 Pro’s triple camera system with a remarkable 108 MP ultra-high-pixel primary camera and a 32 MP selfie camera. The Note 30 Pro also offers 8GB+256GB of memory, an Extended RAM technology upgrade, and runs on XOS 13, built on Android 13, providing users with a sleek user interface. This all-round package costs just BDT 27,999. If the wireless charger is added, the price will go up by BDT 2000.

The newly launched Note 30 series includes the Note 30 Pro and Note 30 models. The Note 30 supports a 45W All-round fast charge and comes with a 64 MP primary camera and a 16 MP selfie camera. Two versions of the Note 30, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, are available for BDT 18,999 and 23,999, respectively. This model comes without wireless charging capability, while other features are the same as on the Note 30 Pro. – Press release

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