Today, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition smartphone for the South Korean market. OnePlus has confirmed the launch date of the OnePlus 13 5G for the Chinese market. iQOO India has begun teasing the launch of a new smartphone on X (formerly Twitter). Let’s take a look at the top five important news stories of the day.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition Launched
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition features a large 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x inner screen and a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel with QXGA+ and FHD+ resolution. The foldable smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Made for Galaxy SoC. The triple camera setup on the rear includes a 200MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition in a single variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for ₩27,89,600 (approximately Rs 1,70,240). Read more here.
OnePlus 13 5G China Launch Date
OnePlus has officially announced that the OnePlus 13 5G will be launched on October 31 in the Chinese market. Posters shared by the brand on Weibo indicate that the design will resemble that of the OnePlus 12 5G, featuring a subtly revamped camera module on the rear. The device will come in three colour options: Obsidian Black, Blue Moment, and White Dew Morning Lights.
OnePlus is expected to launch the smartphone with a curved 2nd gen BOE X2 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and more. Read more here.
iQOO India New Launch Teaser
Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India, has teased the launch of the iQOO 13, which is set to be unveiled in the coming weeks in the country. The iQOO 13 5G is confirmed to feature a 6.82-inch BOE Q10 OLED flat display with a 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate in China.
Any guesses? #iQOO pic.twitter.com/V6W3JkWBty
— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) October 21, 2024
The flagship smartphone will be powered by a third-generation 6,150mAh silicon battery that supports 120W wired fast charging technology.
ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP110 Launched
ViewSonic has introduced the ViewBoard IFP110 display, featuring a 110-inch screen with 4K UHD resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It boasts a bezel-free design and includes USB Type-C ports for connecting external devices for content streaming. The device also comes with a built-in operating system, enabling it to stream content without requiring any external devices. Additionally, the display features NFC for enhanced security, allowing users hassle-free sign-in options.
Other features of the display include an 8-array microphone, ViewSonic TeamOne software, and vCast streaming, among others.
Thomson Announces Diwali Sale Deals
Thomson has announced discounts on its products in India for Flipkart’s Big Diwali sale, which goes live today, October 21. The deals will apply to Smart TVs, washing machines, and speakers for the next ten days. Customers purchasing Smart TVs will also be eligible for three months of free subscriptions to SonyLIV, ZEE5, and other regional apps.
Thomson is offering discounts of up to Rs 15,000 on selected models, along with an additional 10% instant bank discount on SBI Bank cards.
