Oppo's 2024 Run Includes Return to the Premium Segment With Find X8, AI, and More

For Oppo, 2024 has been a dream run, with the brand registering the highest growth amongst the top five brands in Q3 2024. As per IDC, Oppo led with launches like A3x, K12x and Reno 12 series in the quarter. After securing the second spot in the top smartphone manufacturers list and beating the likes of Realme, Xiaomi, and Motorola, Oppo has made a comeback to the premium segment. The all-new Find X8 series - Find X8 and Find X8 Pro - attempts to be the feather in the hat for Oppo. Gadgets 360 got to talk to Savio D'Souza, Head of Product Communications, Oppo India, to discuss the new launch and much more.

Smartphone premiumisation in India

We wanted to jump straight to the new Find X8 series, which is a return for Oppo in the premium smartphone segment in India. D'Souza explained how the premiumisation trend has entered the smartphone space with increasing ASP (average selling price).

"Indian consumers increasingly seek top-tier smartphones for communication, productivity, entertainment, and payments. A recent IDC report highlights that the premium segment registered the highest growth of 86% in the July-Sept 2024 quarter. The Find X8 Series addresses this demand with cutting-edge features like AI Summary, AI Reflection Remover, AI LinkBoost, a flagship quad-camera system, and a sleek, lightweight design. The timing couldn't be better for the Find X series to return, as premium innovation is now the need of the hour," he said.

With new launches in the premium segment, the market is becoming aggressive. How does Oppo's new Find X8 series fit into the entire premium price range, where iPhones and Samsungs dominate the segment? "With the Find X8 series, we are redefining what smartphones can achieve. The smartphone combines the best from industry leaders—MediaTek, Google, Hasselblad, and Dolby Vision. The Dimensity 9400 chipset powers exceptional performance, while Google Gemini enhances AI personalisation. Hasselblad Imaging provides pro-level photography, and Dolby Vision delivers stunning display quality. Oppo's proprietary HyperTone Image Engine further optimises photo quality," D'Souza said.

"With Oppo's engineering prowess, we have packed all these powerful aspects into a lightweight and sleek device. Together, these technologies create a smartphone that seamlessly blends innovation, performance, and user-centric features, making the Find X8 Series a standout flagship," he added.

AI to enhance user experience?

When asked about Oppo's AI ambitions, D'Souza said that the company has a strategy set for consumer needs. "This year, we have integrated generative AI across our lineup—features typically reserved for flagship devices. By the end of 2024, we aim to deliver 50 million AI-powered smartphones globally," he said.

Find X8 and Find X8 Pro come with the same camera hardware

 

On being asked about whether AI alone will be the enabler for consumers to make the switch. D'Souza said, "I believe it's the coming together of hardware, software, and AI that delivers a superior smartphone experience. A good device needs a powerful processor to function efficiently, and AI compliments and, at times, supplements their efforts to elevate the performance."

Giving the Find X8 series example, D'Souza further explained, "The Find X8 Series is engineered by Oppo for high performance, and it integrates exceptional AI-based functionalities across its camera, productivity, and connectivity systems, all optimised by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset." But he stressed that Oppo has ensured that they are offering the best camera experience, too.

"The Find X8 Series features a path-breaking quad-camera system with dual telephoto cameras and the AI Telescope Zoom further adds to the camera capabilities. It uses powerful AI algorithms with generative AI models to help users zoom into subjects while preserving clarity and accuracy, even at extreme zoom levels such as up to 120x," he added.

After-sales support

The after-sales is the backbone of the smartphone business in India. When asked about the updates on service centres from Oppo and if there is any new offering to be announced for Find X8 series support, D'Souza said, "We are a customer-first brand and believe that a strong after-sales support network is central to delivering a premium user experience. We have revamped our after-sales service model with new-generation service centres. Additionally, the digitally led Oppo Self-Help Assistant, aligned with the Indian Government's 'Right to Repair' framework, enables customers to resolve their smartphone issues without visiting a service centre. A strong validation of our efforts is reflected in the recent Counterpoint Research survey, where Oppo India earned the Number 1 position in customer satisfaction for after-sales."

For the Find X8 series, Oppo announced a host of benefits, like an additional warranty of 365 days on pre-booking till December 2, 2024. The company also introduced 'Refresh Service', where customers can replace screen guards and protective cases twice within the warranty tenure and even get them delivered to their homes.

Oppo is also among a handful of brands that offer an International Warranty Service, which means customers can also get maintenance, repairs, and software upgrades in countries where the device is officially available.

2025 - What's in store?

When asked about Oppo's 2025 plans, and we are in the last month, D'Souza promised some exciting products in the lineup without sharing many details.

"2024 has been a landmark year for Oppo in terms of AI-driven product innovation with the Reno 12 Series, F Series, and now the Find X8 Series. We will continue to introduce new products and technologies to enable 'AI for All'. There is a strong focus on bringing Gen AI features across photography, productivity, and performance parameters, and over 5800 AI-related patents have already been filed by Oppo for image processing, computer vision, speech technology, natural language processing, machine learning, etc. There are exciting launches planned in 2025, and you will hear from us at the right time," he added.

Oppo Find X8 and X8 Pro are now available in India via online and offline channels.

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Realme 14x Tipped to Go on Sale on December 18; Could Pack a 6,000mAh Battery

Realme 14x could launch in India soon. While Realme has not provided any details yet, a report has suggested the phone's sale date and possible specifications. The Realme 14x is tipped to come with an IP69 rating and could include a 6,000mAh battery. It is said to come in three RAM and storage combinations and three colour options. The Realme 14x is likely to go official in December. It is expected to succeed the Realme 12x.

91Mobiles, citing industry sources, reports that Realme 14x will go on sale in India on December 18. This indicates that the launch could take place next week. It will reportedly offer an IP69-rated build for dust and water resistance and carry a 6,000mAh battery. The Realme 14x is tipped to feature a 6.67-inch HD+ display and a diamond-cutting design like previous Realme phones.

Previous leaks suggest that the Realme 14x will launch in 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 128GB, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage options. It is said to be available in crystal black, golden glow, and jewel red colour options. 

Realme 14x 5G Price, Specifications 

The Realme 14X is expected to come with upgrades over the Realme 12x 5G. The latter was launched in India in April this year with a price tag of Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option.

Realme 12x 5G has a 6.72-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. It sports a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

Realme has packed a 5,000mAh battery in the Realme 12X 5G with support for 45W wired SuperVOOC charging. It has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. The handset includes a Dynamic Button and supports the Air Gestures feature. It has a Mini Capsule 2.0 feature that shows users' calls, charging and other important alerts via an animation around the hole-punch cutout on the display.

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Red Magic 10 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications

Red Magic 10 Pro was launched in the global markets on Thursday, a month after its debut in China. The global variant of the Pro model carries similar specifications as its Chinese counterpart except dropping support for 120W fast charging in favour of a bit slower 100W charging. It is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and features a dual-pump vapour chamber with liquid metal cooling to keep thermals in check.

Red Magic 10 Pro Price

Red Magic 10 Pro price starts at $649 (roughly Rs. 55,000) for the base 12GB + 256GB variant. It is available in two other storage configurations — a 16GB + 512GB model priced at $799 (roughly Rs. 68,000) and a 24GB + 1TB variant costing $999 (roughly Rs. 85,000).

It is available for purchase in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, the Middle East, the UK, and the US starting December 12 in early access, while open sales will commence on December 18. The handset is launched in three colourways: Dusk, Moonlight, and Shadow.

Red Magic 10 Pro Specifications

Red Magic 10 Pro dual-SIM (Nano+Nano) runs on Red Magic OS 10.0 based on Android 15 out-of-the-box. It sports a 6.8-inch full-HD+ (1,216x2,688 pixels) BOE Q9+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, 10-bit colour depth, and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.

It is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset under the hood, which is paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 Pro storage. It also features a dedicated Red Core R3 graphics chip which is claimed to improve visuals with double frame insertion, 2K upscaling, and stabilisation driven by artificial intelligence (AI).

To keep thermals in check, the company says its latest phone is equipped with an ICE-X Magic Cooling System with a 12,000 square millimetre dual-pump vapour chamber, graphene sheet, and liquid metal cooling.

For optics, the Red Magic 10 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with OmniVision OV50E40 sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with OmniVision OV50D sensor and 120-degree field-of-view (FoV), and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02F10 macro camera. It also gets a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.

Connectivity options on the handsets include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, GPS, NFC, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB 3.2 Type-C port. The Red Magic 10 Pro packs a 7,050mAh dual-cell battery with support for 100W fast charging.

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Indian Ocean Study Reveals Bay of Bengal Defies Ekman’s Wind-Driven Current Theory

A study published in Science Advances has identified a significant anomaly to Vagn Walfrid Ekman's widely-accepted theory on wind-driven ocean currents. Conducted by a team of researchers from NOAA, the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services and the University of Zagreb, the study focused on the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean. Data spanning several years from a buoy stationed off India's eastern coast was examined, revealing that ocean currents in this region deflect leftward, contradicting the theory's predictions for the Northern Hemisphere.

Ekman's Theory and Its Longstanding Influence

The Ekman theory, developed in 1905 by Swedish oceanographer Vagn Walfrid Ekman, asserts that surface ocean currents are deflected 45 degrees to the right of wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis force. Successive layers beneath the surface exhibit similar patterns, forming the Ekman spiral. This mechanism, though robust, assumes idealised conditions, including uniform ocean depth and density. Variations such as those observed in the Bay of Bengal highlight its limitations.

Findings from the Bay of Bengal

As per the study, according to data collected over several years, currents in the Bay of Bengal were found to veer leftward despite prevailing winds, defying Ekman's predictions. This anomaly underscores the need to reassess assumptions about global oceanic patterns. The researchers suggested that local factors, including unique regional wind patterns and oceanic dynamics, could play a significant role.

Implications for Climate Models

It was noted in a statement by the researchers that the findings could influence future climate modelling efforts. If exceptions to Ekman's theory exist in the Bay of Bengal, others might also occur globally, underscoring the need for more detailed oceanographic studies. Discussions have also highlighted the potential deployment of a NASA satellite system to monitor wind and surface currents comprehensively.

This study has brought attention to gaps in understanding wind-driven currents, stressing the importance of revisiting established models as global warming continues to impact ocean behaviour.

 

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Honor 300 Ultra, Honor 300 Pro, Honor 300 Launched With 5,300mAh Batteries: Price, Specifications

Honor 300 Ultra, Honor 300 Pro and Honor 300 were launched in China Monday. All three phones feature a 50-megapixel main rear camera and a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. They run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets and ship with Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0. The Honor 300 series smartphones feature full-HD+ displays with up to 120Hz refresh rate. They have an IP65 dust and splash-resistant build and carry 5,300mAh battery units.

Honor 300 Ultra, Honor 300 Pro, Honor 300 Price

The Honor 300 Ultra is priced at CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 48,000) for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage version and CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 50,000) for the 16GB RAM + 1TB storage variant. It comes in Camellia White and Ink Rock Black colors.

The Honor 300 Pro's 12GB + 256GB variant costs CNY 3,399 (roughly Rs. 39,000), while the 12GB + 512 GB and 16GB + 512 GB versions cost CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 42,999) and CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 46,000), respectively. It is offered in Chakaqing, Starlight Sand, and Ink Rock Black shades. 

The Honor 300 is priced at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 22,999) for the 8GB + 256GB version. The 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 512GB variants cost CNY 2,499, CNY 2,799 and CNY 2,999, (roughly Rs. 22,999 to Rs. 34,000) respectively. The base model is available in Chakaqing, Jade Dragon Snow, Mountain Ash, and Ink Rock Black colourways. 

Honor 300 Ultra Specifications

The dual SIM Honor 300 Ultra runs on Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 and features a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,224x 2,700 pixels) display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a DCI-P3 wide colour gamut. It runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.

The Honor 300 Ultra has a triple rear camera setup headlined by 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/1.95 aperture and OIS support. The camera unit also includes a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle macro camera with autofocus. It carries a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options on the Honor 300 Ultra include Bluetooth 5.3, BeiDou, GPS, AGPS, Galileo, NFC, Glonass, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, and OTG. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, compass, fingerprint sensor, flicker sensor, colour temperature sensor, gyroscope, gesture sensor, gravity sensor and proximity light sensor. The phone comes with an IP65-rated build.

The Honor 300 Ultra carries a 5,300mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.

Honor 300 Pro, Honor 300 Specifications

The Honor 300 Pro and Honor 300 have the same SIM and software specifications as the Ultra model. The Pro model ships with the same 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,224x 2,700 pixels) display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The vanilla Honor 300 gets a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,200x 2,644 pixels) display and runs on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset.

The Honor 300 has a dual rear camera unit comprising a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with OIS support and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle macro camera. The Honor 300 Pro features a triple rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera with OIS support, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with OIS and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle macro camera. Both handsets boast a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera on the front.

Connectivity options on the two phones are identical to the Ultra model, as are the sensors. The Honor 300 and Honor 300 Pro keep the same 5,300mAh battery. The Pro variant supports 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, while the vanilla model only gets 100W wired charging.

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OnePlus Rolls Out OxygenOS 15 Update for OnePlus Nord 4, Nord CE 4 in India: What's New

OnePlus has released its latest Android 15-based operating system (OS) for Nord 4 and Nord CE 4 handsets in India, the company announced on Monday. Its rollout takes place a month after the Chinese smartphone maker commenced the Closed Beta Testing (CBT) programme for the one of the aforementioned devices. OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus Nord 4 and Nord CE 4 brings new flux themes, improvements to Live Alerts, better multi-tasking, and a range of artificial intelligence (AI) features.

OxygenOS 15 Update for OnePlus Nord 4, Nord CE 4

OnePlus detailed the features arriving as part of the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 update for the OnePlus Nord 4 and Nord CE 4 in a community post. The update is already rolling out to users in India in batches and will be available in North America (NA), Europe (EU), and Global (GLO) regions starting next week, the company says.

As per the changelog, OxygenOS 15 brings new options for visual customisation. It bundles flux themes that can be personalised with photos or customised with system wallpapers. The update introduces a new look for the home screen with redesigned app and system function icons. The home and lock screens and the always-on display now have more customisation options, too, with the latter supporting both flux and classic modes.

OnePlus says users can take advantage of the new globally reversible photo editing capability. This feature saves previous edit settings for subsequent edits in the future. Further, it also extends the duration of Live Photos to three seconds, while also improving the integration between the Camera and filters, allowing users to change or remove filters later on.

The OxygenOS 15 update introduces more options for multi-tasking. It has new floating window gestures that allow swiping down to open the status window or swiping sideways to hide it. It also separates the actions for accessing the quick settings and the notification panel.

OnePlus Nord 4 and Nord CE 4 users can transfer files, including Live Photos, between OnePlus and iOS devices, taking advantage of the new OnePlus Share app. The company says Live Alerts now appear as centred. Tapping an alert capsule opens up a detailed card.

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OnePlus 13 With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Set for India and Global Debut in January 2025

OnePlus 13 was launched in China on October 31 and is expected to make its debut in India and global markets soon. The company has now confirmed the launch timeline of its latest non-foldable flagship handset, and it will not arrive until the turn of the year. It is one of the first handsets to get Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC under the hood. OnePlus has equipped its smartphone with Hasselblad-tuned optics with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup.

OnePlus 13 Launch Timeline

OnePlus 13 will be launched in India and globally in January 2025, the company has confirmed via a press release. The handset will be available for purchase in three colourways — Arctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, and Midnight Ocean. The latter will have a micro-fibre vegan leather for improved hand feel and scuff resistance, OnePlus says.

Further, the OnePlus 13 will have the latest IP68+69-rated build against dust and water ingress. More details about the handset will be revealed in the coming weeks.

The company has also put up a dedicated microsite for the phone's launch, which says “Coming Soon”. OnePlus is also running a “Notify Me” campaign with five milestones and rewards. Participants are also eligible for a OnePlus Bonus Drop at Rs. 11 upon completion of the campaign.

They can have a chance of winning OnePlus products worth Rs. 3,000 in addition to 500 Redcoins. The company is offering the OnePlus Travel Kit as part of the rewards.

OnePlus 13 Specifications

OnePlus 13 China variant sports a 6.82-inch Quad-HD+ (1440x3168 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness level of 4,500 nits, and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It also gets an Adreno 830 GPU.

The handset is equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (3x optical, 6x in-sensor, 120x digital) with OIS. It also gets a 32-megapixel shooter on the front for selfies.

The OnePlus 13 packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 100W Flash Charge (wired) and 50W Flash Charge (wireless). It also supports reverse wired (5W) and reverse wireless (10W) charging.

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Oppo Find X8, Find X8 Pro With Dimensity 9400 SoC Go on Sale in India: Price, Launch Offers

Oppo Find X8 series was launched in India on November 21 and its sale commences in the country today. The Chinese smartphone maker has now confirmed the availability and launch offers of its latest flagship handsets. The smartphone lineup comprises two models — Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, which have become the first smartphones with MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chipset to debut in India. Both models are equipped with up to four 50-megapixel Hasselblad-tuned cameras and run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15.

Oppo Find X8 Series Price, Launch Offers

Oppo Find X8 price in India starts at Rs. 69,999 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs. 79,999. It is available in Space Black and Star Grey colour options.

Meanwhile, the Oppo Find X8 Pro is available in a single 16GB + 512GB storage configuration priced at Rs. 99,999. The handset is sold in Pearl White and Space Black colourways. Both models can be purchased via the Oppo e-store, Flipkart, and retail outlets in the country.

Customers can take advantage of a 10 percent instant cashback on SBI, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IDFC First Bank card transactions. This translates into a discount of Rs. 9,999 for the Find X8 Pro, Rs. 6,999 for the Find X8 12+256 GB model and Rs. 7,999 for the Find X8 16+512 GB variant.

Further, they can also avail of a 24-month no-cost EMI offer from finance partners such as Bajaj Finserv, TVS Credit, HDB Financial Services, and IDFC First Bank. There's also an exchange bonus of Rs. 5,000 while existing Oppo customers who trade in their device for the Find X8 series will enjoy an additional Rs. 3,000 off as a loyalty bonus.

Oppo Find X8 Series Specifications

Oppo Find X8 features a 6.59-inch (1,256x2,760 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 4,500nits, and a 460ppi pixel density. Meanwhile, the Pro model has a 6.78-inch (1,264x2,780 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 450ppi, although the refresh rate and peak brightness remain the same as the standard model.

Both models are powered by MediaTek's octa-core Dimensity 9400 chip built on TSMC's 3nm process technology, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 inbuilt storage. They run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15.

The Oppo Find X8 is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony LYT-700 sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field-of-view (FoV), and a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It has a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies which is also available on the Pro model.

On the other hand, the Oppo Find X8 Pro sports a 50-megapixel primary camera with a LYT-808 sensor. It has the same ultra-wide angle camera and telephoto sensor as the base model but adds a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 periscope telephoto camera with up to 6x optical zoom.

The Find X8 packs a 5,630mAh silicon carbon battery with support for 80W (SuperVOOC) and 50W (AirVOOC) fast charging, while the Find X8 Pro has a larger 5,910mAh battery that supports the same charging speeds. They also offer 10W reverse wireless charging support.

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Lies of P DLC to Launch in First Quarter of 2025, Neowiz Confirms Sci-Fi Survival Horror Project as Next Game

The planned DLC for Lies of P, the acclaimed action-RPG from Korean studio Neowiz Games, is coming next year. The expansion, first confirmed in November 2023, will launch in the first quarter of 2025, Neowiz reportedly confirmed Friday. The company also announced that the next game from Lies of P co-developer Round8 Studio would be a sci-fi survival horror project developed for PC and console platforms.

Round8's Next Project

Neowiz's announcement, reported by Korean outlet EBN, did not include a release date for the DLC. The studio has not yet shared details about the expansion, including its official title. But the company did shed some light on Round8 Studio's next project.

According to the announcement, the Lies of P co-developer's next game will be “survival horror project” set in a “sci-fi universe”. The game will utilise Epic Game's Unreal Engine 5 for development and will launch on PC and consoles. Round8 is reportedly hiring level designers and scenario planners for the project.

“It's too early to reveal the progress of the project,” a Neowiz official told EBN (translated from Korean). “This is one of the PC and console games that Round 8 Studios is preparing,” they added.

Lies of P DLC

While details about the Lies of P DLC are still under wraps, the developers did provide an update in September and shared a new screenshot from the upcoming expansion. Marking a year since the game launched, Lies of P director Jiwon Choi said in a letter the team was working diligently on the DLC.

“For the DLC of the Lies of P and the sequel, we aim to do better on what we did well and improve in areas we have room to grow. It might sound simple, but I find that sticking to the basics is anything but easy,” the game director had said.

In November 2023, Neowiz confirmed Lies of P would get an expansion and a separate sequel and revealed two pieces of concept art from the upcoming DLC. Earlier this year, Neowiz announced that the game had reached seven million players worldwide. A large chunk of that number, however, is likely to be Xbox Game Pass members, as the game is available on Microsoft's subscription service. Lies of P sold over 1 million copies within a month of launch. The action title is available on PC, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4 and PS5.

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Nothing Said to Be Working on Three New Phones; May Launch in the First Half of 2025

A new Nothing smartphone recently appeared on a popular benchmarking website. The handset is expected to be a successor to the Nothing Phone 2. Although the company has not yet announced any details about the upcoming Nothing Phone 3, we caught a brief glimpse of it in a Nothing OS 3.0 update video earlier this year. The base model is expected to be accompanied by a Pro or a Plus variant. Now, a new leak claims that the UK-based OEM is currently working on three new smartphones. The tipster hints at the probable launch timeline of the products as well.

New Nothing Phones (Expected)

An X post from tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) suggests that Nothing is currently working on three new smartphones, all of which are expected to be unveiled in the first half of 2025. The tipster did not add any other details about the purported handsets, nor did they suggest any likely monikers.

From previous reports, we can expect a base Nothing Phone 3 model, alongside a Pro or a Plus variant. Speculations online claim that the third option could be the Nothing Phone 3a. The latter is said to succeed the Nothing Phone 2a, which was introduced globally in March this year.

A Nothing handset, expected to be the Nothing Phone 3, appeared on Geekbench recently with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, an Adreno 810 GPU, Android 15 and 8GB RAM support. Previous leaks suggested the phone may launch with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. It is expected to get a 6.5-inch screen.

The rumoured Nothing Phone 3 Plus option, which could carry the Nothing Phone 3 Pro moniker, has been tipped to get a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset and a 6.7-inch display.

The base version of the Nothing Phone 3 will reportedly carry the codename Arcanine and be priced at $599 (roughly Rs. 50,500), while the Pro variant is said to get the codename Hisuian and cost $699 (roughly Rs. 58,900).

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