OnePlus Buds 3 Review: Simply, Excellent Value

The newly launched OnePlus Buds 3 appears as a brand-new product line since OnePlus never launched a Buds 2 truly wireless earphones. Technically, these are closer to the Nord Buds Z2 both in terms of features and in terms of price, so you can say that these buds are the spiritual successors to the Buds Z2. However, their pricing places them just below the premium OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in the OnePlus audio range. OnePlus, with its new Buds 3 truly wireless earphones, claims to deliver premium features at a lower price point. I've been using them for a couple of weeks, and here's why I think they are an excellent choice at Rs. 5,499 in India.

OnePlus Buds 3 Review: Design and Features

The design of the OnePlus Buds 3 case appears identical to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. Pick it up, and you will notice that it's a bit chunky compared to the latter, and that's down to the bigger case battery. The case has a plastic finish and does not feel as premium as the Buds Pro 2's case, but this is fine as it also retails for half its price. Its thicker overall dimensions also make it easier to open the case when accessing the earphones, letting me confidently open and close it with one hand.

The OnePlus Buds 3 has a very comfortable fit with a grippy semi-chrome finish

 

The earbuds are available in two finishes, Splendid Blue and Metallic Gray. I received the Splendid Blue earbuds for review, and they have a nice chrome finish around the stalks with the blue plastic casing exposed closer to the silicon tips. These chromed stems, which are thicker than those of the Buds Pro 2, also lend it some grip (even though they do get smudgy), so they don't slip out of my hands when removing or placing them into the charging case. Just like the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the earbuds have a very comfortable fit, and I had no trouble wearing them for hours on end without any discomfort.

The charging case weighs 40.8 grams, while each earbud weighs 4.8 grams, which isn't heavy. In fact, these are lighter than the combined weight of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 (over 50 grams). Just like the OnePlus Buds Z2, the Buds 3 offer an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. This means that the buds can withstand splashes of water or sweaty workouts as well. The sales package includes two extra sets of silicon ear tips and a short USB-C charging cable.

The OnePlus Buds 3's charging case (right) is thicker but has a bigger battery compared to the Buds Pro 2's case (left)

 

OnePlus Buds 3 Review: App and specifications

When connected to a OnePlus smartphone, all the settings and customisations can be accessed under the Bluetooth Settings of the phone under Settings> Bluetooth> OnePlus Buds 3> i> Earbuds functions. One can adjust the active noise cancellation's effectiveness, tweak the equaliser, toggle 3D audio, and, more importantly, adjust the earbud controls from here. One can also find their earbuds and control the camera when connected to a OnePlus smartphone (not available on non-OnePlus devices).

For non-OnePlus smartphones and iPhone users, there's the HeyMelody app. It's available for both Android and iOS devices and offers plenty of control and customisation. You get Noise Control (ANC), adjustable EQ, Golden Sound, and even OnePlus 3D Audio. One can even toggle dual connections and even check out the connected devices on an iPhone. There's even a game mode toggle for those who prefer lower latency, and one can even upgrade the firmware using an iPhone, which is quite impressive. Earbud controls are available under a separate section altogether.

The touch controls that come with the OnePlus Buds 3 are brand-new. These work very well and provide accurate feedback when sliding a finger up or down the stem of the earbuds. While touch controls have been present on OnePlus earbuds for a while, the new slide gesture lets one either change a track or adjust the volume.

The HeyMelody app works well on iOS and non-OnePlus devices, offering enough features and customisations

 

What's more, is that the slide gesture can be customised for each earbud, so one can be used for switching tracks while the other can be used for adjusting volume. This feature or gesture alone seems justifiable for many to upgrade to this pair of truly wireless earphones because even the top-end Buds Pro 2 do not let you adjust volume controls via the earphones.

As for specifications, each earbud gets a 10.4mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter (dual drivers) that offer a sensitivity of 110db and a frequency response range of 15Hz to 40,000Hz. There are 3 mics on each earbud that are also used for noise cancellation apart from calls. Each earbud has a 58mAH Li-ion battery, while the case offers a large 520mAh unit. The earphones use Bluetooth 5.3 and support AAC, SBS and even the LHDC 5.0 codec.

OnePlus Buds 3 Review: Performance and battery life

As expected from an audio product at this price point, the audio caters mainly to the bass-heavy crowd. However, this isn't the usual muddy bass but a rather clear and defined type, which is very enjoyable when listening to dance music or even when watching movies as it adds that extra bit of thump without going overboard. But all of this happens at the default Balanced EQ setting, which literally does what it claims to, reserving the more bass-heavy sound for the 'Bass' setting. The mids as usual, still take a bit of beating here, but most users won't notice it much. For those who do, the 'Serenade' preset seems to take care of this to an extent.

There's also a BassWave feature which I found to be quite unique. Activating it in settings lets one not only increase the bass level but also drop or reduce it. However, utilising the feature only seemed to make things worse (no matter where you are headed), so I preferred keeping it off.

As for the microphones, they do an excellent job of drowning out unnecessary ambient sounds, making the caller's voice sound loud and clear in various settings. At no point during the review period did I ever hear a caller complain about my voice quality, which is pretty impressive as I've heard callers complain quite frequently when using the Buds Pro 2?

While the two appear a bit similar, the OnePlus Buds 3's earbuds have thicker stalks

 

The active noise cancelling (ANC) tech works as expected and is able to suppress low-frequency noise well, but not so much with mid and high-frequency noise as they managed to get through. Still, it's quite capable and gets the job done, given its price point.

In terms of connectivity, the OnePlus Buds 3 did quite well. I was able to have conversations and listen to music several metres away (with solid walls with doors in between) in my apartment, and the connection did not seem to drop or struggle (provided I stuck to the lighter SBC/AAC codec). When playing games, there is a separate mode to prioritise latency over audio quality when using the HeyMelody app on iPhone or other Android devices.

As for battery life, playing music continuously using the AAC codec, at 50 percent volume, the buds easily lasted me 10 hours on a single charge with the ANC turned off. Turning ANC on dropped this figure to around 6 hours. Switching to the heavier LHDC, as expected, reduces play time even further, dropping it to around 5 hours only. Indeed, the chunky case does come with some benefits letting the earbuds 4 times on a single charge.

While LHDC audio codec is available, it's quite obvious to conclude that it's wiser to stick with AAC for better battery life and ANC usage, as the advantages of LHDC are a bit gimmicky with these earbuds. They manage a bare minimum of 400kbps while being unusable (in terms of stability and range) at the promised 1Mbps or 1,000kbps bitrate.

I wasn't able to accurately test out charging speeds, but OnePlus claims that the Buds 3 truly wireless earphones, when charged with the case for 10 minutes, can provide up to 7 hours of combined usage, which sounds good enough, so I'll take their word for it.

Verdict

At Rs. 5,499, the OnePlus Buds 3 truly wireless earphones offer a plethora of features that have trickled down from the more premium Buds Pro 2, almost making the latter redundant when it comes to certain features. Key among these are the new slide gestures with touch controls, which make for a convenient way to control the volume and music playback experience without the need to reach for your smartphone. While the addition of LHDC codec is questionable, you still get capable ANC and excellent voice quality. A well-designed companion app that offers most of the features of a OnePlus smartphone, even on a non-OnePlus device, ends up making the OnePlus Buds 3 earphones a very compelling audio package at this price point.

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Sam Altman-Backed Humane AI Pin Is Both Interesting and Futuristic, but It Won’t Replace Your Phone

Ever since the Humane AI Pin was first announced, people have been curious whether it could replace smartphones someday. The device was also mentioned in Time's "Best Inventions of 2023", and finally, we spent some time with it in the hands-on zone of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. While we didn't use it independently, an extended demo where company representatives talked about all the features and demoed most of them gave us a sneak peek into the future of mobile devices, but at the same, it also felt that the AI Pin isn't ready to replace your smartphone just yet. 

The square-shaped screen-less device has been designed by ex-Apple employees, and it is currently available for pre-order in the US for $699 (roughly Rs. 60,000). It is like a full-blown device minus a screen and is attached to the user's chest with the help of a magnet. You can interact with the device with the help of hand gestures, and the best is it has a projector that can beam display for the menu and more on your hands using the company's Laser Ink Display. The demo looked fantastic, with the Humane employee showcasing various use cases, such as asking about a particular city and weather conditions. The AI Pin can pick up gestures mid-air, which makes it great for practical use.

Another thing that we liked is the fact that it supports E-SIM, which makes it a standalone device. There are multiple ways the AI Pin comes into use, be it for checking information about something or typing texts. The Humane AI Pin can also pair with your smart speakers and play music via Tidal. During the demo, one of the Humane employees showed us various features and added that AI Pin can translate about 50 languages, which is fantastic.

 

 

 

 

 

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The small square-shaped device can hear and respond to the user through small speakers. The company currently claims up to five hours of battery life. However, the backup can be enhanced with a battery booster accessory. 

The attention to detail is very apparent like the presence of a Single RGB LED light on the device while it is attached to the chest, which lights up to show when the device is functional. If you loved playing with the laser during childhood, your love is back. The voice is the main play here as there's no touchscreen to interact with - also a central theme of the Humane AI Pin. 

Apart from voice, users can also interact using the touchpad on the front side. As the name suggests, AI backs the entire package and keeps you on top of everything - from your email to text messages to reminders and more. 

In about an hour that we spent looking at different demos shown by Humane employees at the MWC booth of Qualcomm and asking multiple questions related to AI Pin, there were a few observations that we believe are applicable in real-world usage. For, the display on your palm is easy to read, tilting and rolling your hand to interact with the display is easy to understand, close your fingers to make a selection is again an easy gesture to interact with; the interpreter is loud, considering we were in a large hall and there was ambient noise around. The AI Pin also has a camera that captures a photo by double-tapping the touchpad with two fingers. 

Now we reach the million-dollar question: can Humane AI Pin replace smartphones? No. Imran Chaudhri, President and Chairman of Humane, stressed during a short conversation with Gadgets 360 that it is more of a companion device than one that is designed to replace your smartphone. What AI Pin can do is minimise your interaction with your smartphone because you can get so much done with the small square-shaped screenless device with just your voice. 

Sam Altman-backed Humane has already revealed its intention to bring the AI Pin to India, as confirmed to Moneycontrol. This will be an interesting move because Humane, as per Chaudhari, has received an "overwhelming number of inquiries" from India. While the talks are in the initial phase, seeing how the AI Pin performs when it starts shipping in March 2024 will be interesting. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Parineeti Chopra On Working With Diljit Dosanjh In Chamkila:"I Was A Student In Front Of Him"

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh on Thursday said he was initially sceptical to be part of Imtiaz Ali's Hindi film Amar Singh Chamkila as he felt the director wouldn't be able to do justice with the life story of the late revolutionary Punjabi singer.

The upcoming drama will narrate the untold true story of Amar Singh Chamkila, who is referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab'. Regarded as one of the best live-stage performers to have come from Punjab, Chamkila and his wife, singing partner Amarjot were killed in 1988.

In the Netflix film, Dosanjh plays the title role with Parineeti Chopra starring as Amarjot. Dosanjh said before Ali approached him for the movie, he had already been part of a Punjabi film titled Jodi, which revolved around the life story of Chamkila and Amarjot. The actor said the movie unfortunately couldn't see the light of the day due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"When I got to know that in Bollywood (Hindi), there's a film being made on Chamkila, I wondered what (kind) of film they would make.

"When I got a call from Imtiaz sir, I thought he would sue us as he has the rights (to Chamkila's story) and we didn't have it. But he said, 'I want to cast you for the film'. I said, 'We already have the story. If you still think that you want to make a film with me, we will see'," Dosanjh said at the Next on Netflix event here.

However, Dosanjh's perception changed after he heard the script of Ali's movie and was amazed by the director's attention to detail.

"I thought I knew a lot about Chamkila before meeting him (Ali). When I heard his perspective, it was completely different. It was a big thing for us that his story was being said in such a big manner. When sir offered me the film, I surrendered to his vision," he said.

Ali, best known for films such as Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal, and Rockstar, said he was keen to explore the story of Chamkila, whom he referred to as a "superstar singer".

"What I liked about Chamkila is that he is a grassroots superstar, and his songs are still being sung. He is very popular and he was a grassroots-level artist. We felt we should make a film on him," the director said.

Composer AR Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil have contributed to the soundtrack of Amar Singh Chamkila. Dosanjh and Chopra have sung the songs in the movie.

Rahman said it was his "dream" to compose music for a film that had a connection to Punjabi music.

"It was a long dream of mine to do a Punjabi music film. When they approached me, they already had songs of Chamkila in the film, and I was like, 'The songs are already done, so what will I do?'.

"Both Parineeti and Diljit have sung songs. We had our take for the movie, and made it like a musical. Some parts are like Broadway musicals where we have characters talking about Chamkila," the music director added.

Rahman, who has worked with Ali on Highway, Rockstar, and Tamasha, believes the director has reinvented himself with the upcoming movie.

Dosanjh said he is happy with the way the film's music has turned out.

"I was wondering how they will do the music of the film, but when you have AR Rahman, Mohit Chauhan and Irshad Kamil ji then (it's a great thing). The songs of Chamkila are in Punjabi but there are other songs being played in the background in Hindi. We have original songs of Chamkila," he said.

Dosanjh also praised co-star Chopra for nailing her character of Amarjot.

"Then I was thinking who will play the role of Amarjot, because she would sing tougher than Chamkila. But when they said, Parineeti ji... I've heard her songs... But to sing like Amarjot is a different thing, and she did very well," he said.

Chopra said she learnt a lot from Dosanjh while working on the film.

"When I signed this film, it was truly a dream role. Before shooting this film, I used to think I speak Punjabi well and I could sing songs well. Then I met Diljit ji, I got a reality check in both departments. I was a student in front of Diljit.

"I used to check my diction with Diljit. (That) I am pronouncing the word correctly or not, or how should I do it? The biggest challenge for us was that we should not sing like us. We had to try to sing like Amarjot and Chamkila," she added.

Amar Singh Chamkila is set to premiere on April 12 on Netflix. It is produced by Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, Saregama, and Window Seat Films. 

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After Darbar, Rajinikanth Wears Police Uniform for Vettaiyan; Video From Set Goes Viral

Rajinikanth, the perennial cop on screen, is back in action donning the police uniform once again, but this time, he's got fans buzzing as he adds his iconic flair to the role in his upcoming film Vettaiyan. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the movie has been keeping Rajinikanth on the move, jetting across the country for its shoot. Recently, a video of the actor from the sets in Hyderabad has sent waves of excitement among fans. Nicknamed Thalaivar, Rajinikanth recently made the trip from Chennai to Hyderabad to resume shooting for Vettaiyan, where he stars alongside Fahadh Faasil. In the viral video, Rajinikanth's arrival on set sparked jubilant screams from his fans as he greeted them, clad in what appears to be his character's police attire, hinting at his portrayal of a retired officer taking on the system in Vettaiyan.

#Vettaiyan the COP? #Rajinikanth ?

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This is not the first time when the photos and videos from the film's set have been circulated online. Earlier, a photo featuring Rajinikanth preparing for a scene while sporting his character's distinctive attire, including his signature glasses, went viral on the internet. The title teaser for Vettaiyan was unveiled earlier, offering a tantalising glimpse into the film's world. However, speculation about Rajinikanth's character continues, with a promotional video featuring him reading a book adorned with a picture of Subhas Chandra Bose and wielding a wooden stick, prompting theories about his role, perhaps as a college professor.

Following Vettaiyan, Rajinikanth is set to join forces with Lokesh Kanagaraj for Thalaivar 171, keeping fans eagerly awaiting his next cinematic venture.

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Tecno Camon 30 5G Series With MediaTek SoCs, 70W Fast Charging Debut at MWC 2024

Tecno unveiled the Camon 30 Pro 5G, Camon 30 5G, and Camon 30 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 alongside the Camon 30 Premier model. The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra SoC, while the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC powers the Tecno Camon 30 5G. All three models feature 50-megapixel triple rear cameras, backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging support. The regular Camon 30, on the other hand, runs on a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

Price and availability details of the new Camon 30 series smartphones are not available at this moment. The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G, Camon 30 5G, and Camon 30 come in glass back and vegan leather finishes. They are expected to launch in the second quarter of this year alongside the Camon 30 Premier.

Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G specifications

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G features a 6.78-inch display with a 1,080 x 2,436 pixels resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra and has a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel 1/1.56 sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies and video chats, there is a 50-megapixel front camera with autofocus. The handset houses a 5,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging support.

Tecno has packed stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos on the Camon 30 Pro 5G. It comes with an IR blaster as well.

Tecno Camon 30 5G specifications

Tecno Camon 30 5G sports a 6.78-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The handset runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC and has a similar triple rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor with 1/1.57-inch size and OIS. Tecno has packed a 50-megapixel selfie sensor with autofocus on the front. It also has features like IR remote control, a 5,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging support, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Tecno Camon 30 specifications

Finally, the Tecno Camon 30 features a 6.78-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The 4G handset runs on a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. It also includes a triple rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS and a 50-megapixel front camera with autofocus. It offers NFC connectivity.

Like the 5G variant, the Tecno Camon 30 also houses Atmos-enabled stereo speakers and a 5,000mAh battery with 70W charging support.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali On Heeramandi: "Have Surprised Myself With This One"

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali talked about his directorial web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and called it his "biggest" project. He said, "I've made big films, I enjoy making those big-scale films, and it comes naturally to me. But while shifting to digital, I've taken it up a notch. Heeramandi is my biggest project; I wanted to make it really special, and I have surprised myself with this one," he said. Sanjay Leela Bhansali added, "This is not just a series; it's a world, and I am eager for audiences worldwide to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Heeramandi on Netflix.

He is all set to make his OTT debut with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar web show. Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal formed an ensemble cast of the Heeramandi world.

The series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan), and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging.

Sharing the first look on Instagram, Netflix India wrote in the caption, "Here's your first look at legendary Indian creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first series EVER: Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar". Heeramandi has been Bhansali's one of the most important projects.

Talking about it, Sanjay Leela Bhansali earlier said, "This is an epic, first-of-its-kind series based on the courtesans of Lahore. It is an ambitious, grand and all-encompassing series; therefore I am nervous yet excited about making it. I am looking forward to my partnership with Netflix and bringing Heeramandi to audiences all over the world."

The makers described the show as "a mix of love, betrayal, succession, and politics in the kothas (house of courtesans)."

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This New Priyanka Chopra Selfie Is Giving..."Finally Going Back To Work Energy" (Her Words)

Priyanka Chopra is so ready to return to work. The actress shared a picture of her fitness form. On her Instagram stories, Priyanka Chopra shared a selfie, in which she can be seen dressed in grey athleisure OOTD. The actress added a fun caption to the picture and she wrote, "It's giving...finally going back to work energy." Speaking of work, Priyanka Chopra will next be seen in the Hollywood project Heads Of State, alongside John Cena and Idris Elba.

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This month, the actress spent some quality time with her daughter Malti Marie and shared pictures from it on Instagram. "Time really flies. Starting the week right. #mondaymusings #nostalgia," she captioned the post.

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The actress shared pictures from her and Malti's visit to the Topanga State Park and she wrote, "The magic of nature. Her first hike. She touched everything, jumped in puddles till she was muddy till her knees. To witness her in real time experiencing everything for the first time.. is just her magic dust that she sprinkles in my life every day."

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In terms of work, Priyanka Chopra was last seen in Russo Brothers' Citadel and a Hollywood project titled Love Again, a musical, in which she co-starred with Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. The film also had a cameo by her husband Nick Jonas.

Priyanka Chopra, a former Miss World and a Bollywood star, is a woman of many hats. She is the first South Asian woman to headline the cast of an American television show (Quantico) and has featured in many Hollywood projects including The Matrix Resurrections, Baywatch, The White Tiger, Isn't It Romantic, A Kid Like Jake and We Can Be Heroes to name a few. Priyanka Chopra is also a tech-investor. She launched a haircare brand as well.

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Laapataa Ladies Screening: Aamir Khan And Kiran Rao Pose Together On The Red Carpet

Bollywood stars had a busy Tuesday night, courtesy the screening of Laapataa Ladies in Mumbai. Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and co-produced by Aamir Khan, is slated to release on March 1 in theatres. Ahead of the film's release, a special screening was hosted in Mumbai last night. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao were pictured together on the red carpet last night. Kiran Rao was her usual stunning self in a yellow saree, while Aamir Khan complemented her in a black outfit. The guests also included Sunny Deol, Kajol, Karan Johar, Aamir Khan's daughter Ira and her husband Nupur Shikhare.

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Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan also shared a clip from the screening. The film's director Kiran Rao can be heard saying in the video, "I am so happy you all are here."

Aamir Khan, who was married to filmmaker Kiran Rao for 15 years, announced divorce in July 2021. They continue to co-parent son Azad and they are frequently pictured together. Ira is the younger of Aamir Khan's two children with his ex-wife Reena Dutta.

In terms of work, Aamir Khan was last seen in Laal Singh Chaddha. The actor also had a cameo appearance in Revathy's Salaam Venky, starring Kajol in the lead role. He is also a producing a film titled Champions. Speaking of his next acting project, Aamir Khan said this at an event in Mumbai last year. "I haven't decided to do any film as of now. I want to spend time with my family right now. I'm feeling good about it because that's what I want to do right now. I'll do a film when I'm emotionally ready, for sure."

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About Last Night: Sunny Deol At Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies Screening

The makers of Laapataa Ladies, ahead of its release, hosted a special screening on Tuesday evening. Actor Sunny Deol graced Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao's event. Sunny Deol looked dapper in a grey suit that he paired with a black shirt. The host of the screening, Kiran Rao looked beautiful in a yellow saree as she posed for the cameras with Aamir Khan, the film's producer. Aamir's daughter, Ira Khan also attended the screening with her husband Nupur Shikhare. The screening of the film was attended by several Bollywood celebrities, like Karan Johar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Amol Parashar, Ali Fazal, Radhika Apte, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Sayani Gupta among others.

Aamir and Sunny are all set to work together in the Ghajini actor's next venture titled Lahore 1947, which will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

Lahore 1947 is being produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. This project marks the collaboration of Sunny Deol, Santoshi, and Aamir Khan for the first time.

This film will also mark the 17th venture under Aamir Khan Productions (AKP). Coming back to Laapataa Ladies, Kiran Rao's directorial has been selected as the opening film of the second edition of the IFFM Summer Festival.

The film will have its Australian premiere on 29th February at the festival ahead of its release on 1st March 2024, read a statement.

Recently, makers unveiled the new track 'Beda Paar' from the film. Taking to Instagram, T-Series treated fans to the official video of the song, captioning it, "Saiyaanji ke saath #BedaPaar toh lagna hi tha. Song out now."

The song takes the audience into the rural milieu of the film and is themed on wedding farewell. Sona Mohapatra lent her vocals for the song while the lyrics were penned by Prashant Pandey. The track has been composed by Ram Sampath and packs vintage vibes.

The film's story is set in 2001 in rural India about two young brides who get separated during a train journey and what happens when Kishan, a police officer, takes it upon himself to probe the missing case.

The film has been produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions, with the script by Biplab Goswami.

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Crakk Box Office Collection Day 4: First Monday Result For Vidyut Jammwal-Arjun Rampal's Film

The box office collection of Crakk: Jeetega... Toh Jiyegaa has witnessed a further dip. On day 4, the sports action movie minted Rs 1 crore, according to a Sacnilk report. So far, the film, directed by Aditya Datt, has collected Rs 9.70 crore. Crakk has been jointly produced by Vidyut Jammwal and Abbas Sayyed. The movie, which tells the story of a man from the slums of Mumbai entering the world of extreme underground sports, features Vidyut Jammwal, Nora Fatehi, Arjun Rampal, and Amy Jackson in major roles. Crakk released on February 23.

Ahead of the Crakk's release, the makers hosted a grand screening in Mumbai. Arjun Rampal attended the event with his girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades and his daughters Mahikaa and Myra Rampal from his previous marriage with Mehr Jesia. FYI: Arjun and Mehr parted ways in 2018. At the screening, Arjun Rampal was seen posing on the red carpet. Click here to read in detail.

In his review for NDTV, film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave Crakk 1 out of 5 stars. He mentioned, “Crakk is everything that it is cracked up to be - an extreme sports action movie replete with stunts and swerves that spring from a stunted imagination. All that the shallow genre exercise manages to deliver is extreme ennui. Written and directed by Aditya Datt, who helmed action star Vidyut Jammwal's third Commando film, Crakk is marred by terrible acting, disorienting editing, a strident background score and overwrought sound design.”

“The only technician who has a field day is director of photography Mark Hamilton. His camera has to keep up with the action choreographer who responds to a directorial rhythm that has room at all for silences and blank spaces,” Saibal Chatterjee added.

Crakk also stars Ankit Mohan, Jamie Lever, Bijay Anand, and Rajendra Shisatkar.

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Nothing Phone 2a Design Revealed Ahead of March 5 India Launch

Nothing Phone 2a is set to launch in India on March 5. The company recently confirmed its SoC details. Other key specifications like storage, camera, battery, as well as price, colour options and design of the phone have been tipped several times. Now the UK-based OEM has revealed the design of the upcoming smartphone. The model is seen in a single colourway with a redesigned back panel compared to the earlier Phone 2 and Phone 1. It is expected to launch as an upgrade over the Nothing Phone 1 while also remaining cheaper than Phone 2, with toned-down features of the latest flagship.

In a video shared in a post on X by Nothing, the Nothing Phone 2a is shown in a white colour option. Similar to the other handsets from the company, the upcoming model also sports a transparent rear panel design. The dual rear camera unit of the phone is placed horizontally within a pill shaped camera module at the top center.

An unboxing like no other. Phone (2a) just dropped in London.

Launching 5 March. pic.twitter.com/7hcb4ELYMG

— Nothing (@nothing) February 26, 2024

Surrounding the camera module of the Nothing Phone 2a are the LED modules that are part Nothing's signature Glyph Interface. Two of these units are placed in circular arcs, while the other is placed vertically on the right hand side of the back panel.

The company has previously confirmed that the Nothing Phone 2a will be powered by a 5G-supported MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC, which is claimed to be paired with 12GB of RAM and an additional 8GB of virtual RAM. Nothing CEO Carl Pei has also affirmed that the Phone 2a units sold in India, will be manufactured in the country.

Nothing Phone 2a has been previously tipped to launch in black and white colour options. It is expected to be priced in India at Rs. 30,000. It is said to ship with Android 14-based NothingOS 2.5. The handset is also likely to get a 6.7-inch 120Hz full-HD+ OLED display, two 50-megapixel rear cameras, and a 32-megapixel front camera. Previous leaks claimed that the phone may carry a 5,000mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging.

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Will the Nothing Phone 2 serve as the successor to the Phone 1, or will the two co-exist? We discuss the company's recently launched handset and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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John Cena's Reply To Shah Rukh Khan: "You Have Given So Many In The World..."

We are so here for Shah Rukh Khan and John Cena's X (formerly known as Twitter) exchange. It all started with wrestler and actor John Cena dancing to Shah Rukh Khan's song Bholi Si Surat from his film Dil To Pagal Hai, which prompted a reply from the superstar himself (more on that later). Now, John Cena has reacted to Shah Rukh Khan's reply. John Cena replied on X, "You have given so many in the world so much happiness, thank you for all you do." Check out SRK and John Cena's posts here:

You have given so many in the world so much happiness, thank you for all you do. https://t.co/8YnIAv54yJ

— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 26, 2024

Reacting to John Cena's video earlier, SRK wrote, "Thank you both.... Love it and love you John Cena, I'm gonna send you my latest songs and I want a duet from the two of you again! Ha ha." ICYMI, this is what SRK wrote for John Cena.

Thank u both.... Love it and love u @JohnCena , I'm gonna send u my latest songs and I want a duet from the two of u again!!! Ha ha https://t.co/sM7gQTKtAS

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 25, 2024

Over the weekend, Shah Rukh Khan destroyed the Internet with his fitness post. He captioned it, "All that is good but can I get some new clothes! When is the # DYavolX next drop?" DYavol X is SRK's son Aryan Khan's luxury streetwear brand.

All that is good but can I get some new clothes!!! When is the # DYavolX next drop??!! https://t.co/Cr1wXxy1WR

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 25, 2024

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan had a stellar 2023 professionally. He returned with a bang and how. He featured in the smash hit Pathaan last year, alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The actor then starred in Atlee's smash hit Jawan with Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra and Vijay Sethupathi and Deepika Padukone. The film was a big hit. He ended the year with Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, co-starring with Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani. The film opened to largely positive reviews.

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Xiaomi Watch 2, Watch S3, Smart Band 8 Pro Showcased at MWC 2024: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Watch 2, Xiaomi Watch S3, and Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro were unveiled globally at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona on February 25. These smartwatches will soon be available in select markets including Europe, the company confirmed as it announced the price of the products. It is not clear if and when these models will see an India launch. All three newly introduced smart wearables come with interchangeable straps allowing users to customise it as per their preference.

Xiaomi Watch 2, Watch S3, Smart Band 8 Pro price

All three Xiaomi smartwatch bodies are offered in black and silver colourways. The Xiaomi Watch 2 and Smart Band 8 Pro start at EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 17,850) and EUR 69 (roughly Rs. 6,200), respectively. These come with interchangeable straps. The Xiaomi Watch S3, on the other hand, comes with interchangeable straps as well as interchangeable bezels and starts at EUR 149 (roughly Rs. 13,400). The models have started rolling out in a few European markets and will be available in select regions soon.

Xiaomi Watch 2 specifications

The Xiaomi Watch 2 features a 1.43-inch (466 x 466 pixels) AMOLED screen with up to 600nits brightness. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It runs Google's Wear OS out of the box and carries a 495mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 65 hours of battery life.

A camera remote function on the Xiaomi Watch 2 allows users to preview the viewfinder of their Xiaomi smartphone directly on the watch display, which helps them adjust the frame and settings before clicking the photo or recording the video. The watch also supports L1+L5 GNSS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. 

Xiaomi Watch S3 specifications

Xiaomi Watch S3 also features a 1.43-inch (466 x 466 pixels) AMOLED screen like the Watch 2, and runs on Xiaomi's new HyperOS. It supports Bluetooth calling and features health and fitness trackers including heart rate monitor, blood oxygen level, sleep patterns, menstrual cycles, etc. This watch has a 486mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 15 days of run time.

The most novel feature of the Xiaomi Watch S3 is the ability to interchange its bezels. The stainless steel bezels use a circular wire drawing technique and the rotating buckle structure is said to ensure that the "bezel stays secure while still allowing easy removal." The Watch S3 bezels are available in four colour options - Ocean Blue, Chrome Yellow, Dual Tone Ceramic (Black and Green), and Rainbow.

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro specifications

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro sports a 1.74-inch (336 x 480 pixels) AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It comes with a 5ATM rating and supports GNSS and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

Xiaomi has packed a 289mAh battery that is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 14 days. The fitness tracker is compatible with devices running on Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and above. With support for over 200 watch faces and over 150 sports modes, the Smart Band 8 Pro also carries essential health trackers like heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep and menstruation.

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Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates His "Sweetest Warmest Happiest" Film - Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, whose film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa clocked 30 years on Sunday, expressed his gratitude towards the director and his fellow co-actors in a post on X (previously known as Twitter). He called the film the "sweetest, warmest, happiest" film of his career to date. On Sunday evening, Shah Rukh Khan reposted a small video shared by his production banner Red Chilies Entertainment, which called Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa an “eternal favourite" and wrote, "I really believe this film is the sweetest warmest happiest film I have done. I see it and miss everyone involved in the film, especially my friend and teacher Kundan Shah. To the whole cast and crew thank u and love u all."

For the unversed, directed by Kundan Shah, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa starred Shah Rukh as Sunil, a young guy trying to win over his love Anna, played by Suchitra Krishnamoorthi. Besides Shah Rukh Khan, the film also starred Deepak Tijori, director Ashutosh Gowariker, Satish Shah and others in titular roles. Actress Juhi Chawla also featured in the film in a cameo.

This is how SRK celebrated the film's 30th anniversary:

I really believe this film is the sweetest warmest happiest film I have done. I see it and miss everyone involved in the film especially my friend and teacher Kundan Shah. To the whole cast and crew thank u and love u all. https://t.co/aYxIsqHcIh

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 25, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan's Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa co-star Suchitra Krishnamoorthi also marked the film's milestone by posting some throwback images from the sets of the 1994 film. For the caption, she wrote, "Toooo many #bruhmoment 's today. Photo Dump tho bantha hai. (This calls for a photo dump) #30yearsofkabhihaankabhinaa."

Take a look at her post below:

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On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will next be seen in the sequel to his blockbuster Pathaan, which is likely to go on floors by December end. Last year, the actor starred in not one but three blockbusters Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki. 

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