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Qualcomm to Host XR Day on July 21 as Part of ‘Snapdragon for India’ Program
Qualcomm has announced a special event called XR Day, which will take place on July 21 in New Delhi. This is the first event in its month-long ‘Snapdragon for India’ program.
The goal of XR Day is to show how Qualcomm is supporting new technologies like Mixed Reality (MR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR). These technologies are used in things like smart glasses, spatial computing, and immersive digital experiences. The event will highlight how Snapdragon chips help power these devices now and in the future.
During the event, Qualcomm will demonstrate real-life uses of XR in areas such as entertainment, health, fitness, and education. Developers, tech companies, and other partners are expected to attend, with the aim of encouraging new ideas and collaborations in XR technology.
Snapdragon, already well-known in phones, cars, and wearables, is now moving into the spatial computing space. XR Day is an important part of this shift and shows Qualcomm’s growing interest in India’s tech future.
Later in the month, on July 30, Qualcomm will also host Snapdragon Auto Day, which will focus on how the company is helping improve safety, intelligence, and connectivity in Indian vehicles.
Together, these events show Qualcomm’s commitment to building smart and innovative technology in India, not just for the local market but for global use too.
The popular third-party dialer app N Dial, inspired by the clean design of Nothing OS, has received a major update called the Nimbus Update. This update brings a completely new user interface, smoother animations, and several practical improvements that enhance the overall calling experience on Android smartphones.
One of the biggest highlights of the update is the redesigned interface for Recents, Dialpad, Contacts, Favorites, and Contact Cards. Everything now looks more modern and minimal, matching the style seen on Nothing Phones. A new light theme called Nimbus has also been added, giving users a clean and bright look. Additionally, the navigation bar has been improved for better usability.
The app now includes haptic feedback when scrolling through contacts or using the dialpad, giving a more responsive feel. Users can also view and delete individual call entries for each contact, making call history management more flexible. Contact photos are now supported, and a new Albums View has been added in the Favorites section, alongside the classic grid layout.
To improve performance, N Dial now allows users to set a limit on call logs. Incoming calls no longer appear as pop-ups but are shown in the notification panel, providing a less distracting experience. The update also introduces features like quick notes during ongoing calls and external links for additional functionality.
In terms of technical improvements, the app’s animations are smoother, and overall performance has been boosted. Important bugs have been fixed, including issues with the proximity sensor and Bluetooth connections with smartwatches. The quality of contact images has also been enhanced.
N Dial is available for all Android smartphones, not just Nothing devices. It aims to provide a smooth, beautiful, and easy-to-use calling experience. Users can download the updated version from the Google Play Store, making sure the version name includes “Nimbus.”
Overall, the Nimbus Update brings major upgrades to N Dial, both in looks and performance. If you’re looking for a dialer that feels modern, simple, and closer to the Nothing Phone experience, this is a great option to try.
The Nothing Phone (3) was launched about a month ago with a starting price of around Rs 80,000. But recently, people have noticed listings on Amazon showing the phone for as low as Rs 56,500. This huge price drop of almost Rs 24,000 is raising questions—is this offer real or a scam?
Currently, Nothing has not officially announced any price drop. However, they are running bank offers on Flipkart, which can reduce the price by up to Rs 10,000. Even with these offers, the phone still sells for around Rs 70,000.
So, where did this Rs 56,500 price come from?
When you search for the Nothing Phone (3) on Amazon, you will see some listings showing the 12GB + 256GB variant at Rs 56,500. But if you look closely, these phones are not sold directly by Amazon or by Nothing, but by third-party sellers like “BeautyVerse” and “Jai Ram Wholesale”.
Although Amazon will ship the product, the sellers are unknown and could be selling used, open-box, or even fake units. In fact, Nothing does not sell any of its products officially on Amazon India. Their official partners are Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales, and select offline stores.
If you’re planning to buy the Nothing Phone (3), it’s better to wait for the Big Billion Days sale, where you might get an official price drop. Right now, you can get the phone for about Rs 70,000 with card discounts, or even lower if you exchange your old phone. For example, if you exchange a Nothing Phone (2) in flawless condition, you could get the Phone (3) for as low as Rs 45,000.
Final Advice:
Do not trust listings on Amazon for Nothing phones. These are not official and may be risky. Always buy from trusted and official sellers to avoid scams or fake products.
Google is getting ready to launch the Pixel Buds 2a alongside the Pixel 10 series and the Pixel Watch 4 on August 20. Ahead of the event a new official-looking image of the Pixel Buds 2a has leaked online giving us a first look at the upcoming wireless earbuds.
While the image doesn’t reveal specs or features it does confirm one of the color options to be a deep blue shade called Iris. According to earlier reports the earbuds will also be available in Strawberry, Hazel and Fog Light.
The Pixel Buds 2a will be part of Google’s budget-friendly “a” series and will serve as a more affordable option compared to the Pixel Buds 2 Pro.
These new earbuds will replace the Pixel Buds A-Series, which launched back in 2021. So a refresh is long overdue.
While exact details are still under wraps the Pixel Buds 2a are expected to come with improved sound quality and better battery life compared to their predecessor.
With the launch just weeks away more information should be revealed soon.