Daily News Wrap: TECNO Spark 30C 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Launched and More

Today, TECNO has launched the TECNO Spark 30C 5G in India with NFC connectivity and more. Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G smartphone for global markets. Nothing has rolled out the Nothing OS 3.0 beta based on Android 15 for the Nothing Phone (2a) users. Let’s look at the top five important news stories of the day.

TECNO Spark 30C 5G Launched

The TECNO Spark 30C 5G is official with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and wet touch support. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging support.

Tecno Spark 30C 5G Transformers Edition

The smartphone starts at Rs 9,999. Read more here.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Launched

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G sports a 6.7-inch Infinity U Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The device packs the in-house Exynos 1330 SoC and runs on One UI 6.0 based on Android 14. It will be eligible for six OS and security patch updates. Other specifications include a 50MP primary camera, a 13MP selfie snapper, a 5,000mAh battery, 25W charging, and more.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A16 5G in a lone variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage for EUR 249 (approx. Rs 23,000). Check it out here.

Nothing OS 3.0 Beta Goes Live

The Nothing OS 3.0 beta based on Android 15 is now live for Nothing Phone (2a) users around the world. The brand will push the beta update for the Nothing Phone (2a) in November 2024 and for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and CMF Phone (1) in December 2024. The Nothing OS 3.0 update brings changes to the lock screen, quick settings, smart drawer, and more.

Interested Nothing Phone (2a) users can update to the beta version by downloading the Nothing Offline OTA update application. Read our first impressions here.

boAt Ultima Regal Launched

boAt has introduced the boAt Ultima Regal smartwatch with a 2.01-inch 2.5D AMOLED display with 600 nits brightness and Always-on-Display support. The device has a premium metal build and gets a functional crown for better navigation. It gets support for heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress monitoring, and more.

boAt Ultima Regal

The boAt Ultima Regal smartwatch is priced at Rs 2,499 and is available through boAt India e-Store and leading online retail stores. Read more here.

PlayStation PULSE Explore and PULSE Elite Launched

PlayStation has unveiled the PULSE Explore wireless earbuds and PULSE Elite headphones in India. The PlayStation PULSE Explore earbuds sport an in-ear design with planar magnetic drivers and get hidden microphones with AI-enhanced noise rejection for in-game communication and voice chat. On the contrary, the PULSE Elite headphones have an over-the-ear design with an additional strap for proper fit. It also gets similar magnetic drivers and sports a retractable microphone.

The PlayStation PULSE Explore earbuds are priced at Rs 18,990, and the PULSE Elite wireless headphones are priced at Rs 12,990. Read more here.