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Despite the Trump administration’s hopes, Apple is unlikely to begin producing iPhones in the United States, even with tariffs on Chinese-made goods now as high as 145%. Since launching the iPhone 18 years ago, Apple has relied heavily on its manufacturing base in China, where it built an intricate supply chain dating back to the 1990s. Moving production to the U.S. would require billions in investment, take years to establish, and significantly raise costs — potentially tripling the retail price of an iPhone and hurting demand for its flagship product. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives dismissed the idea, saying an iPhone currently selling for $1,000 could cost over $3,000 if produced in the U.S. He suggested the earliest Apple could feasibly make such a shift would be around 2028. “The price jump would be staggering,” he noted. Apple declined to comment on the matter. However, CEO Tim Cook may address the issue during the company’s earnings call on May 1. The tariffs, which have coincided with a 15% drop in Apple’s share price and a $500 billion loss in market value since April 2, are expected to be a major discussion point. Given the heavy dependence on overseas manufacturing, analysts expect Apple may eventually pass on some of the tariff-related costs to consumers. For now, Apple can afford to hold the line on prices thanks to its booming services business — which earned $96 billion last year and remains unaffected by the tariffs — according to Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee. While Apple pledged in February to invest $500 billion and hire 20,000 workers in the U.S. by 2028, none of that commitment includes domestic iPhone production. Instead, the company is focusing on AI infrastructure, including a data center in Houston. China, ASEAN media and think tanks urged to embrace AI, address its challenges White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed to Apple’s investment as a sign of potential manufacturing in the U.S., saying, “If Apple didn’t think it was possible, they wouldn’t have invested so much.” U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick echoed that belief, predicting that the tariffs would push assembly jobs to American soil. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook has long expressed doubts about the U.S. labor force’s readiness for iPhone manufacturing, citing a shortage of skilled tooling engineers. “In China, you could fill multiple football fields. In the U.S., I’m not sure we could fill a room,” Cook said during a 2017 event in China. Despite Trump's earlier attempts during his presidency to bring iPhone production to the U.S., his administration eventually exempted iPhones from the tariffs. During that period, Apple began diversifying its manufacturing by shifting some iPhone production to India and moving parts of other operations to Vietnam. In 2019, Trump toured a Texas plant assembling Mac computers — a facility actually opened under the Obama administration. He later took credit for the site, tweeting, “Today I opened a major Apple Manufacturing plant in Texas that will bring high paying jobs back to America.”

Ireland’s data protection authority has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, focusing on how it uses personal data from European users to train its AI chatbot, Grok. The Data Protection Commission announced Friday that it’s examining whether X legally processed publicly available user posts from European residents to help develop the Grok large language models (LLMs). “The goal of this inquiry is to assess if the personal data was lawfully used for training Grok’s LLMs in line with EU data protection rules,” the commission said in an online statement. Large language models are trained on massive datasets, including online content such as blogs, articles, and essays, to develop the capabilities of generative AI systems. Since X’s European headquarters is located in Dublin, the Irish commission serves as the lead regulator under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR gives regulators the authority to issue fines of up to €20 million or 4% of a company’s global annual revenue for serious breaches. X has not responded to a request for comment.          

Morocco's social security agency said troves of data were stolen from its systems in a cyberattack this week that resulted in personal information being leaked on the messaging app Telegram. The North African kingdom’s social security fund administers pensions and insurance benefits to millions of private sector workers, from assembly line laborers to corporate executives. It said in a statement Wednesday that preliminary investigations suggest the leak resulted from hackers bypassing its security systems, AP reports. The agency did not say who was thought to be responsible for the leak while also claiming that many of the documents posted were “misleading, inaccurate, or incomplete.” The hackers who posted the documents on Telegram said the attack was in response to alleged Moroccan “harassment” of Algeria on social media platforms, pledging additional cyberattacks if Algerian sites were targeted. Moroccan media have attributed the attack to Algerian hackers, describing it as an episode in a larger cyberwar between the two countries. Relations between Algeria and Morocco have recently deteriorated to historic lows. The countries have withdrawn their ambassadors, closed their embassies and respective airspaces. Algeria's support for the Polisario Front, a pro-independence movement fighting Morocco over the disputed Western Sahara, is among the roots of the tensions. A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish Some of the leaked information touches on deeply sensitive issues in Morocco. Among the leaked documents is salary information that, if accurate, would reflect vast inequalities that continue to plague Morocco despite its strides in economic development. The trove includes unverified financial data on executives of state-owned companies, political parties, figures associated with the royal family's holding company and charity fund, and the Israeli liaison office in Rabat. Morocco's National Commission for the Protection of Personal Data said on Thursday that it stood ready to investigate complaints from people targeted in the leak. Mustapha Baitas, Morocco’s government spokesperson, linked the attack to what he said was growing support for Morocco in the conflict from the international community — something he said “disturbs the enemies of our country to the point of attempting to harm it through these hostile actions.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier this week said he supported Morocco’s plan for the disputed territory, a statement Algeria criticized on Thursday. During his first term in office, President Donald Trump shifted Washington's longstanding position in 2020 to back Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory. President Joe Biden’s administration neither reversed nor openly supported the policy.

Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it's the fish's level of fattiness that's used to judge its quality and pricing. Usually, several people assess how fatty a tuna is by cutting the tail with a giant saw-like knife, an operation that takes about 60 seconds per fish. But now a machine called Sonofai uses ultrasound waves to do the job in 12 seconds, operated by a person without prior knowledge of how to carve fish. Fujitsu, the Japanese company behind the technology, invited reporters this week for a demonstration of Sonofai, a word blended from “sono” referring to “sound,” “f” for Fujitsu, and “ai,” or artificial intelligence. The name refers to its components but also stands for “son of AI.” A conveyor belt transports a whole frozen tuna fish, about a meter (3 feet) in size, into a machine that beams ultrasound waves. Sensors pick up the waves to draw a zigzagging diagram on a screen to indicate the fish’s fattiness. Fatty meat absorbs fewer sound waves than lean meat and AI sorts real data from misleading “noise,” or irregularities. Trump's Social Media ‘Buy’ tip pays off as markets rally following tariff delay Hisashi Ishida, president of Sonofai, the startup behind the technology, who also heads Ishida Tec Co., which makes food-manufacturing equipment, says it’s safer, more sanitary and efficient. “Fatty fish tastes good, feels better on your tongue and is called ‘toro,’ ” he said. “Overseas needs are growing because sushi culture is now appreciated around the world.” Beef has a grading system for fat and expected flavor, but being able to gauge the quality of tuna is new, according to Hideto Okada, who oversees AI at Fujitsu. Sonofai uses the same technology as medical ultrasound scans where high-frequency inaudible sound waves are absorbed or bounced back to create video-like images of things that aren’t visible, like a fetus inside a mother’s womb. Unlike the CT scan or X-ray, it doesn’t use radiation, which can harm tissue. Chris Edwards, a medical doctor and professor at Queensland University of Technology, who trains sonographers, or health-care professionals who specialize in ultrasound, has studied how ultrasound can be used to see the fattiness of a human liver, linked to diabetes and other health problems. “They can look at one fish and compare it to another and say ‘Oh, that one’s definitely got more fat than that one,’” he told The Associated Press in an interview. But Sonofai won't be at your neighborhood sushi chef. Microsoft hits pause on some AI data centre projects, including $1b Ohio site Fish-processing outfits and fishing organizations are the likely buyers. The machine is set to go on sale in June for about 30 million yen ($207,000) each, at first in Japan but expanding to the U.S. and other places later. They'll also work on future upgrades to test for freshness, firmness and other characteristics of tuna and other fish varieties.

Stocks were teetering Wednesday morning when Donald Trump posted some market advice on Truth Social. At 9:37 a.m., Trump wrote: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.” Just a few hours later, he announced a 90-day pause on nearly all tariffs. The market responded immediately, with stocks surging and the S&P 500 closing up 9.5%. That rebound recovered about $4 trillion in market value—roughly 70% of what had been lost over the previous four sessions. It appeared to be a remarkably well-timed post from the former president—perhaps too well-timed. “He enjoys having this kind of influence over the markets, but he’s playing with fire,” said Richard Painter, a former White House ethics attorney and Trump critic. Painter warned that securities laws forbid using or sharing insider information for trading advantage. “Anyone who acted on that post made significant profits.” Now the question is: Did Trump already know about the tariff pause when he made that post? Pressed on when he decided to suspend the tariffs, Trump gave a vague response: “I would say this morning. I’ve been thinking about it over the last few days.” He later said, “Fairly early this morning.” When the White House was asked to clarify the timeline, spokesperson Kush Desai didn’t give a direct answer but defended the post as part of Trump’s duty. “It’s the president’s job to reassure the public and markets amid constant fear-driven media narratives,” Desai said in an email. Adding to the intrigue, Trump signed off the post with “DJT”—his initials, but also the ticker symbol for Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social. It’s unclear whether Trump was encouraging people to buy stocks in general or shares of his own company specifically. The White House didn’t respond to that question either. Trump often ends personal posts with “DJT.” Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, except for China Investors seemed to take the cue. Trump Media stock surged 22.67%—twice the jump of the broader market—despite the company having posted a $400 million loss last year and being unaffected by tariffs. Trump’s 53% stake in the company, held in a trust managed by Donald Trump Jr., gained $415 million in value on the day. Only one other stock slightly outperformed Trump Media—Tesla. Last month, Trump praised the company in a White House press event and his commerce secretary encouraged viewers to invest during a Fox News appearance. Tesla’s rally on Wednesday added $20 billion to Elon Musk’s net worth. Kathleen Clark, an expert in government ethics at Washington University, said other administrations would likely have launched an investigation into such a post. But in this case, she doubts anything will come of it—except maybe more users for Truth Social. “He’s signaling that he can move markets at will,” Clark said. “As if to say: Stay tuned for more financial tips.”

vivo's sub-brand iQoo has been known for delivering performance-driven smartphones under its Neo series. The latest addition, the iQoo Neo 10R, was officially released on March 19, 2025. In this review, we will explore its camera, processor, display, battery life, and gaming performance to see how it stacks up against its predecessors and competitors.  Features of vivo iQoo Neo 10R . Design and Build Quality The vivo iQoo Neo 10R boasts a sleek design, featuring a glass front shielded by Schott Xensation Up, complemented by a plastic back and frame. This combination offers a lightweight feel, weighing 196 grams and measuring 163.7 x 75.9 x 8 mm. The device comes in two colour options: Raging Blue and Moon Knight Titanium. Notably, it boasts an IP65 rating, providing dust and water resistance, which adds to its durability. ​ In comparison, the iQoo Neo 10 maintains similar design specs but lacks the IP65 rating, making the iQoo Neo 10R more resilient against environmental factors. The Honor GT also offers an IP65 rating but opts for a more compact form factor, measuring 161 x 74.2 x 7.7 mm and weighing 196 grams. Meanwhile, the realme 13 Pro+ emphasises a premium feel with its glass back and Gorilla Glass 7i protection on the front, with an IP65 rating, like the Neo 10R.  Read more: Best 10 Smartphones Releasing in April 2025 Display Quality The iQoo Neo 10R features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels (~452 ppi density) and supports 1 billion colours. It supports a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, ensuring vibrant colours and smooth visuals. The display's peak brightness reaches up to 4500 nits, making it easily viewable even under direct sunlight. Additionally, the always-on display feature adds convenience for quick glances at notifications. ​ Comparatively, the iQoo Neo 10 offers a similar 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate but with the same peak brightness of 4500 nits. The Honor GT sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4000 nits, making it slightly dimmer compared to the 10R. On the other hand, the rival realme 13 Pro+ comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2000 nits, making it the least bright among the competitors.​ Camera Performance The iQoo Neo 10R sports a dual-camera setup on the rear: a 50 MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), and an 8 MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture. This combination delivers sharp and detailed images in well-lit conditions, with the OIS aiding in low-light scenarios to reduce blur.  Read more: itel Power 70 Review: Another budget-friendly gem The ultrawide lens, while useful for capturing expansive scenes, may exhibit some distortion at the edges. The device supports 4K video recording at 30/60 fps, ensuring high-quality video capture with OIS and gyro-EIS. The front-facing 32 MP camera with an f/2.5 aperture captures detailed selfies and also supports 4K video recording, catering well to vloggers and video callers.  In contrast, the iQoo Neo 10 features a similar dual-camera setup but with a slightly larger sensor size in the primary camera, potentially offering better low-light performance. It offers a similar rear setup but a 16 MP front camera (f/2.0) limited to 1080p video, resulting in less detail and dynamic range in selfies.  The Honor GT also offers a 50 MP (f/2.0) main sensor with OIS but includes a 12 MP (f/2.2) ultrawide lens, providing more versatility in shooting options. This phone features a 16 MP front sensor (f/2.4) with 1080p video, which performs decently in daylight but falls short in sharpness and versatility.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Review: A Mid-range marvel with standard features The realme 13 Pro+ stands out with its triple-camera setup, including a 50 MP wide lens and a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, offering greater flexibility for photography enthusiasts.​ It also has HDR, panorama features. realme 13 Pro+ packs a 32 MP front camera (f/2.4) with good photo quality with 4k video recording capacity. Though the iQoo Neo 10R ties in selfie and video performance, the realme 13 Pro+ appears as a better all-rounder for content creators with its versatile photography.  Processor Performance Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset built on a 4nm process, the iQoo Neo 10R delivers robust performance across various tasks. The octa-core CPU configuration includes a high-performance Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.0 GHz, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsiveness. The Adreno 735 GPU complements the CPU, providing efficient graphics rendering for applications and games. Benchmark tests reflect impressive scores, indicating the device's capability to handle demanding applications with ease. ​ Read more: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition Review The iQoo Neo 10 utilises the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which offers slightly higher clock speeds and may provide marginally better performance in intensive tasks. The Honor GT is equipped with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, ensuring comparable performance to the iQoo Neo 10. The realme 13 Pro+ features the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, which, while capable, does not match the performance levels of the Snapdragon 8 series, making it less suitable for power users.​ Gaming Performance The combination of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and Adreno 735 GPU in the iQoo Neo 10R ensures a smooth gaming experience. The 144Hz refresh rate display enhances gameplay fluidity, and the device maintains stable frame rates even in graphics-intensive titles. An advanced cooling system effectively manages heat dissipation, preventing thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions. ​ Similarly, the iQoo Neo 10 and Honor GT, both equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offer excellent gaming performance, with the Honor GT's slightly smaller display potentially providing a higher pixel density for sharper visuals. The realme 13 Pro+, with its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and 120Hz display, delivers a competent gaming experience but may not achieve the same high frame rates as the other devices.​ Read more: realme P3 5G Review: Is it a value-for-money smartphone Battery Life The iQoo Neo 10R is equipped with a substantial 6400 mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery, providing ample power for a full day of heavy usage, including gaming, streaming, and multitasking. The device supports 80W wired fast charging, achieving a 50% charge in approximately 26 minutes and a full charge in about 55 minutes. Additionally, it offers bypass charging, 55W PD and 7.5W reverse-wired charging, allowing it to serve as a power source for other devices.  In contrast, The iQoo Neo 10 packs a 6100mAh battery with 120W fast charging (50% in 15 min), 100W PPS+PD, and reverse wired (not specified), offering quick top-ups and solid endurance. Honor GT features a 5300mAh battery with 100W fast charging (60% in 15 min), and 5W reverse wired slightly ahead in capacity.  Realme 13 Pro+ includes a 5200mAh battery with 80W fast charging (50% in 19 min, 100% in 49 min), delivering reliable battery life but same charging speeds. In comparison, the iQoo Neo 10R’s 6400mAh battery with 80W charging stands out by balancing capacity and ultra-fast charging for heavy users.  Read more: Home Safety Digital Lockers and Vaults: Popular Models with Price Ranges in Bangladesh Software and User Interface The vivo iQoo Neo 10R runs on Android 15 with Funtouch 15 (up to 3 major Android upgrades), offering a highly customised and smooth user interface. It provides several features for personalisation, including dark mode, custom themes, and a gaming mode. The UI is intuitive, making navigation easy and efficient.  When compared to the vivo iQoo Neo 10, which also runs Android 15 but with OriginOS 5, the Neo 10R provides a slightly more feature-rich interface suited for a broader range of users, especially with its emphasis on performance optimisation.  The Honor GT runs Android 15 MagicOS 9 and the Realme 13 Pro+ runs Android 14 Realme UI 5.0, but the Funtouch 15 on the Neo 10R offers a more responsive experience, especially in multitasking scenarios, thanks to its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Read more: Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Review: Decent budget-friendly smartphone with large battery Storage Options In terms of storage options, the Neo 10R offers UFS 3.1 storage (128GB) and UFS 4.1 (256GB) with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. This is a good setup for the average user, though it does not have expandable storage.  Comparatively, the vivo iQoo Neo 10 features UFS 4.0 with 256GB/512GB/1TB storage (UFS 4.1 with a future SW update) and RAM options ranging from 12GB to 16GB. This provides much more internal storage, making it a better choice for users who need more space.  The Honor GT offers ample storage with UFS 4.0 in configurations from 256GB up to 1TB of storage and 12GB to 16GB of RAM. The realme 13 Pro+ competes with 256GB and 512GB variants with 8GB to 12GB RAM. In storage, vivo iQoo Neo 10 is the clear winner for those who need extensive space. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Know the pros and cons Pros and Cons of vivo iQoo Neo 10R . Pros - 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.- Powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 8/12GB RAM.- Dual rear camera setup with 50MP primary and 32MP selfie.- Stereo speakers and infrared port.- 6400mAh battery with 80W fast charging.- IP65 dust/water resistance.- Android 15 OS with Funtouch 15 UI.- 4K video recording with OIS and gyro-EIS. Cons - No 3.5mm audio jack.- No NFC connectivity.- No wireless charging.- No optical zoom camera.- No secondary card slot- Lack of 500GB and 1TB storage options.  Read more: Honor X9c Review: What’s special about this midrange smartphone Price of vivo iQoo Neo 10R in Bangladesh The iQoo Neo 10R’s 8/128 GB variant is unofficially priced at approximately around BDT 43,500. However, the vivo iQoo Neo 10R’s official price in Bangladesh may vary due to tax and other issues. Final Takeaways The vivo iQoo Neo 10R offers excellent performance, a standard display, and a large battery with fast charging but lacks a 3.5mm jack, NFC, and extensive memory options. It is ideal for gamers and media enthusiasts but not recommended for users who prioritise these missing features or prefer a more compact design.  Read more: April 2025 Video Games: 8 Exciting Virtual Games Scheduled for Launch

Microsoft has announced it is “slowing or pausing” certain data centre construction projects, including a $1 billion development in Ohio, amid signals that the surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure may be levelling off. The company confirmed it is halting early-phase work on rural sites it owns in Licking County, near Columbus, Ohio. Two of the three properties will now be retained for agricultural use, AP reports. “In recent years, demand for our cloud and AI services grew more than we could have ever anticipated and to meet this opportunity, we began executing the largest and most ambitious infrastructure scaling project in our history,” said Noelle Walsh, Microsoft’s president of cloud operations, in a LinkedIn post.  Walsh added, “Any significant new endeavour at this size and scale requires agility and refinement as we learn and grow with our customers. What this means is that we are slowing or pausing some early-stage projects.” While the tech giant has not disclosed details of other affected sites beyond Ohio, it had already paused later phases of a major data centre development in Wisconsin last December.  Earlier this year, analysts at TD Cowen noted Microsoft had been scaling back some international expansion and cancelling data centre leases in the US. Industry watchers have linked these adjustments to shifts in Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Microsoft fires employees protesting AI technology contracts with Israel “OpenAI was moving in one direction” by focusing on more powerful AI systems requiring vast computing capacity, while “Microsoft may not have been moving that same direction,” said Craig Ellis, research director at B Riley Securities. In January, Microsoft and OpenAI revised their agreement, which had made Microsoft the exclusive provider of OpenAI’s computing infrastructure. The updated deal allows OpenAI to develop its own capacity, primarily for training and research. Despite the pause, Microsoft still intends to spend over $80 billion globally on AI infrastructure in this fiscal year, which ends in June. The company says it has already doubled its data centre footprint in the past three years. “While we may strategically pace our plans, we will continue to grow strongly and allocate investments that stay aligned with business priorities and customer demand,” said Walsh. The decision disappointed some local officials in Licking County, which has also drawn investment from Google, Meta, and chipmaker Intel — although Intel has delayed its planned factory to 2030.

April will close the first quarter of 2025 with a few notable smartphone releases, ranging from budget to high-end. The upcoming lineup of smartphones will reflect the global trend of embracing AI and opting for more powerful processors and batteries. Here is a list of the top brands' smartphones to be released in this April.  Top 10 Smartphone Launches in April 2025 . vivo iQOO Z10 Series Vivo has announced two new smartphones, the iQOO Z10 and iQOO Z10x, to be released on April 11, 2025. The iQOO Z10 will be bigger and more powerful than its sibling, the Z10x, featuring a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, a 4nm Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a 32MP front lens, a 7300 mAh battery, and a 90W charger. The iQOO Z10x will be more budget-focused than the vanilla Z10 and feature a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display, a 4nm Mediatek Dimensity 7300, a 16MP selfie camera, a 6500 mAh battery, and a 44W charger. Read more: itel Power 70 Review: Another budget-friendly gem Though the phones will come in unique design choices, they both will run on Android 15 and have the same 50MP primary dual camera setup. Infinix Note 50x The Infinix Note 50X features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that is touch responsive at a 120Hz refresh rate and renders visuals at 720 by 1600 resolutions. It runs Android 15 with XOS 15 and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset. The device offers 128GB of storage with 6GB or 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) and supports microSD cards via a shared SIM slot. It includes a 50MP rear camera capable of 4K video and an 8MP front camera. Other features include a 5500 mAh battery with 45W wired and 10W reverse wired charging. CMF Nothing Phone 2 The CMF Nothing Phone 2 is reported to reappear in April with a revamped design and features. Rumours suggest it could be a compact device with a 6.3-inch OLED display, powered by a Dimensity 7400 chipset—a step up from the previous 7300—and equipped with a 5,000mAh battery supporting 33W charging. These contrasts, particularly the smaller display size compared to the original CMF Phone’s 6.67 inches, hint that there might be a separate non-Pro variant yet to be confirmed. Read more: Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Review: Decent budget-friendly smartphone with large battery Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Expected release on April 15, 2025, this phone features a 6.67-inch LTPO P-OLED display with a resolution of 1220 by 2712p, pixel density of 446 ppi, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It sports a Gorilla Glass 7i front and an eco-leather silicone back. In Europe, it uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7300. Storage options include 256GB with 8GB RAM or 512GB with 12GB RAM. The dual-camera system comprises a 50MP wide and 13MP ultrawide lens with a 32MP selfie camera. It offers a 5500 mAh battery and 68W wired charging. vivo V50e Key specifications include a 6.77-inch AMOLED display (1080 × 2392, ~388 ppi, 120Hz, HDR10+ with Diamond Shield Glass) running Android 15 with Funtouch 15. It’s powered by a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset with an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. The camera setup features dual rear lenses—a 50MP wide and an 8MP ultrawide—and a 50MP front camera. Storage options are 128GB or 256GB UFS with 8GB RAM. It supports dual Nano-SIM, has IP68/IP69 certification, and offers wired plus reverse wired charging. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Review: A Mid-range marvel with standard features OnePlus 13 Mini The OnePlus 13 Mini is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, ensuring top-tier performance in a compact design. It will feature a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth, vibrant visuals. The dual-camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor and a 50MP telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, enhancing its photography capabilities. Additionally, the device is rumoured to be equipped with a robust 6,000 mAh battery for extended usage. As of now, there is no confirmation regarding whether the OnePlus 13 Mini will be released in India. Oppo Find X8s The Oppo Find X8s is expected to launch in April and brings a premium design with a 7.7 mm slim profile and a weight of 179 g. It features a glass front and back with an aluminium frame. The 6.3-inch AMOLED display delivers 1B colours, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a 120Hz refresh rate with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) chipset paired with an octa-core CPU and Immortalis-G925 GPU, it comes with various UFS 4.0 storage options up to 1TB. The triple-camera system consists of three 50MP sensors and a 32MP selfie shooter. Additional features include stereo speakers, comprehensive connectivity options, and a 5700 mAh battery. Read more: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition Review vivo X200 Ultra The vivo X200 Ultra, expected to be released in April, features a premium glass front and back with an aluminium frame and IP69/IP68 dust and water resistance. It sports a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1440 x 3200 resolution and a high pixel density of 518 ppi. Running Android 15 with OriginOS 5, it is powered by a 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core chipset. Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB. Its triple camera setup offers a 50MP wide, 200MP periscope telephoto, and 50MP ultrawide, plus a 50MP selfie camera. A 6000 mAh battery supports fast charging options. Honor 400 Lite Released on April 08, 2025, the Honor 400 Lite features a compact 161 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm body weighing 171 g. It supports dual Nano-SIM plus eSIM and carries an IP65 rating. The device offers a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 3500 nits at 1080 x 2412 resolution and 394 ppi pixel density. Running on Android 15 with MagicOS 9 on a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset, it is available with 256GB storage alongside 8GB or 12GB RAM. The dual-camera setup includes a 108MP wide sensor plus a 5MP ultrawide lens. Read more: realme P3 5G Review: Is it a value-for-money smartphone ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT The ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT is expected to launch in April, featuring gaming-focused enhancements like pressure-sensitive zones and an RGB light on the back. The device sports a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1300 nits, delivering a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels. Running Android 15, it is powered by a Unisoc T9100 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 GPU paired with 12GB RAM. It is available in Electro Yellow and Interstellar Grey, which features a 6000 mAh or 5000 mAh battery with 80W wired charging and bypass charging. Conclusion The April 2025's latest smartphone lineup offers something for every smartphone lover. The Vivo iQOO Z10 series impresses with performance and advanced displays, while the Infinix Note 50x provides reliability with a smooth IPS LCD and powerful chipset. The revamped CMF Nothing Phone 2 Pro emphasises innovative design and upgraded cameras. The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion combines premium materials with robust specs, and the vivo V50e delivers dynamic audio and performance. The OnePlus 13 Mini offers compact power, while flagship models like the Oppo Find X8s, vivo X200 Ultra, Honor 400 Lite, and ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT showcase unique features for users. Read more: Home Safety Digital Lockers and Vaults: Popular Models with Price Ranges in Bangladesh

Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social media company also said it was extending safeguards for users under 18 to Facebook and Messenger. Microsoft fires employees protesting AI technology contracts with Israel Meta launched its teen account program for Instagram in September to give parents more options to supervise their children's online activity amid a growing backlash against how social media affects the lives of young people. The latest changes will roll out first to users in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia, before going out to global users in the following months. Under the changes, teens under 16 are blocked from using Instagram Live unless parents give permission. They also need permission to “turn off our feature that blurs images containing suspected nudity” in direct messages, Meta said in a blog post. In another major update, Meta said it's extending the teen account safeguards to its Facebook and Messenger platforms.  China’s schools to teach AI to children as young as six These will include protections already in place for teen Instagram users, including setting teen accounts to private by default, blocking private messages from strangers, strict limits on sensitive content like fight videos, reminders to get off the app after 60 minutes and notifications that are halted during bedtime hours. “Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger will offer similar, automatic protections to limit inappropriate content and unwanted contact, as well as ways to ensure teens’ time is well spent,” Meta said. The company said at least 54 million teen accounts have been set up since the program launched in September. Source: With input from agency 

China is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) education to children as young as six in a bold move to nurture the next wave of tech innovators. Starting this September, primary and secondary schools in Beijing will offer at least eight hours of AI lessons each academic year, according to a Fortune report. Young students will learn about chatbots, basic AI tools, the technology’s fundamentals, and its ethical implications. The Beijing Municipal Education Commission announced that schools may integrate AI lessons with existing subjects such as science or IT, or teach them as standalone courses. The city also plans to establish a comprehensive AI curriculum, build a supporting education and training framework, and promote the subject nationwide. This initiative follows China's increasing investment in AI, especially after the rapid rise of DeepSeek, co-founded by Zhejiang University graduate Liang Wenfeng. The eastern university also produced Unitree’s founder Wang Xingxing, reinforcing hopes that early exposure to AI will yield a new generation of tech giants. Instagram bans livestreaming for under-16s without parental consent Beijing’s efforts are part of a broader national strategy. In December, the Ministry of Education selected 184 schools to pilot AI-focused programmes, aiming to set a model for wider implementation. Education Minister Huai Jinpeng called AI the “golden key” to advancing China’s education system.