Google Pixel Tablet 2 may launch soon. Although the company has not yet confirmed the tablet, details about it have started surfacing online. A report claims that the second generation of Google Pixel Tablet may come with keyboard support. It has been suggested that the purported tablet will come with an upgraded chipset over the existing version. Google will likely pack a new camera in the Pixel Tablet 2, according to the report. The design is tipped to be similar to the current variant.

Google Pixel Tablet 2 Features (Expected)

The Google Pixel Tablet 2 will likely come with a new camera, according to an Android Authority report. The present Google Pixel Tablet version has 8-megapixel sensors in the front and the back. The report does not specify if the purported tablet will get a bigger or an upgraded sensor. 

The report added that Google is working on a keyboard cover prototype for the Pixel Tablet 2. According to the cited source, the keyboard cover for the tablet docks onto the tablet via rear pogo pins. The company was previously tipped to be working on a supported stylus for the existing tablet version but that never saw the light of day. Therefore, it may launch a stylus for the Pixel Tablet 2.

Although the launch date has not yet been suggested, the Google Pixel Tablet 2 is expected to arrive in 2025. Depending on the time of release, it may run on Android 15 or Android 16 out-of-the-box.

Previously, a report suggested that the Google Pixel Tablet 3 could get a less capable version of the Tensor G6 SoC. Therefore, the Pixel Tablet 2 could either carry a Tensor G4 or Tensor G5 chipset. Notably, the current Pixel Tablet is powered by a Tensor G2 SoC.

Google Pixel Tablet Specifications

The Google Pixel Tablet, backed by a Tensor G2 chipset and a Titan M2 security chipset, has a 10.95-inch WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) screen and ships with Android 13. It carries a 27Wh battery with support for 15W charging.

India is expected to limit imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers after January, two government sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move to push companies such as Apple to increase domestic manufacturing.

This plan, if implemented, could disrupt an industry worth $8 billion (roughly Rs. 71,464 crore) to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 84,070 crore) and reshape the dynamics of the IT hardware market in India, which is heavily reliant on imports.

A similar plan to restrict imports was withdrawn last year following backlash from companies and lobbying from the United States. India has since monitored imports under a system set to expire this year and has asked firms to seek fresh approvals for imports next year.

The government feels it has given the industry enough time to adapt, said the sources, who did not want to be identified as discussions are private.

One of the sources said New Delhi will begin consultations with all sides starting next week. It could delay implementing the import restrictions by a few months if needed, the source added.

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is working on a new import authorisation system, where companies will have to get prior approvals for their imports, one of the two sources said.

Under the current regime, laptop importers are free to bring in as many devices after an automated online registration.

The industry is dominated by the likes of HP, Dell, Apple, Lenovo, and Samsung, with two-thirds of Indian demand being currently met through imports, a significant amount from China. India’s IT hardware market, including laptops, is estimated at nearly $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,68,141 crore), of which $5 billion (roughly Rs. 42,035 crore) is domestic production, according to consultancy Mordor Intelligence.

The government is considering minimum quality standards under its ‘compulsory registration order’ for laptops, notebooks and tablets, as one of the ways to weed out low quality devices, the officials said.

“We are working on such restrictions as global treaties stop us from any tariff action on laptops and tablets. It leaves us with few policy options to limit imports,” the second official said.

The federal electronics ministry did not respond to request for comment. The trade ministry said an appropriate decision on the import management system would be taken after consultation with the electronics ministry and other stakeholders.

Such a move will benefit contract manufacturers such as Dixon Technologies who have entered separate pacts with global firms like HP to make laptops and computers in India. Dixon aims to cater to 15 percent of India’s total demand.

Local Production

Limits to India’s imports should be calibrated based on India’s domestic production capacity, an industry source who is part of the government’s consultations said.

The nation’s key production incentive scheme for IT hardware has drawn participation from global firms including Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Most of the approved participants are ready to start manufacturing, India’s electronic minister said last year.

India has federal subsidies worth nearly $2.01 billion (roughly Rs. 17,655 crore) to promote domestic production.

Data from research firm Counterpoint shows imports of laptops completely assembled abroad in the first five months of 2024 fell four percent from a year earlier, with firms such as Lenovo and Acer increasing local assembly for entry-level laptops.

India has been long emphasised the need for “trusted sources” for electronics and communication devices amid growing concerns over cyberattacks and data theft.

In 2022, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India should cut reliance on foreign countries for communication technology such as servers.

India will implement mandatory testing of “essential security parameters” for all CCTV cameras from April 2025.

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Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 14 5G series in India next month, the company confirmed via its social media channels on Thursday. It will succeed the Note 13 series, which debuted in January, and may comprise three models: a base, a Pro, and a Pro+ variant. Xiaomi’s sub-brand already debuted its latest Note 14 series in China in September and the phones’ global launch, including India, is now expected to follow suit.

Redmi Note 14 Series Launch Date

Xiaomi India’s official X (formerly Twitter) account teased the arrival of the Redmi Note 14 5G series in India via a post which redirected to the company’s Instagram broadcast channel, where the official announcement was made. The phones will be launched in India on December 9.

While no specifications of the upcoming smartphones were revealed, Xiaomi India hinted at the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and camera-centric features. The announcement message read:

“The wait is over… and it’s worth staying up for!

The much-awaited Redmi Note 14 Series is finally here! Bringing advanced AI features and game-changing camera innovations. Get ready to capture, create, and explore like never before.

This is just the start of something big. Stay tuned, because the era of Note is here to redefine everything!

Launching on 9th December.”

It is not yet known if the Indian variants of the Redmi Note 14 5G series will have similar specifications to their Chinese counterparts. As part of the lineup, Redmi Note 14 5G, Note 14 Pro 5G and Note 14 Pro Plus 5G are expected to make their debut in India.

Redmi Note 14 5G Series Specifications

Previous reports suggest all models in the Redmi Note 14 series may sport a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro and Pro+ variants are said to be powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipsets, respectively, while the base model has MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC under the hood.

Both the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+ are speculated to feature a triple rear camera setup, sharing a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. The Note 14 Pro+ may get a 50-megapixel portrait telephoto camera, while the Pro model is said to get a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The former packs a 6,200mAh battery with 90W fast charging support, while the latter is backed by a 5,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging capability.

MSI on Wednesday introduced several laptop models in India under the company’s Prestige, Stealth, Summit, and Creator series. These laptops are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) and AMD Ryzen 9 AI processors, paired with Intel Arc, AMD Radeon, and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. Four of the newly launched laptops are Intel Evo certified, while all models are equipped with up to 32GB of RAM. The MSI Creator A16 AI+ which is the most expensive model in the series can be charged at 240W using a USB-PD adapter.

MSI Prestige, Summit, Stealth and Creator Laptops Price in India and Availability

The MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo is priced at Rs. 1,67,990, while the Prestige 16 AI+ Evo and Prestige 14 AI+ Evo, and Prestige 13 AI+ Evo cost Rs. 1,56,990, Rs. 1,31,990, and Rs. 1,44,990, respectively.

Meanwhile, the price of the MSI Stealth A16 AI+ starts at Rs. 2,32,990. Customers can also purchase the Summit A16 AI+ at Rs. 1,73,990 and the Prestige A16 AI+ at Rs. 1,49,990. The MSI Creator A16 AI+ laptop is priced at 3,07,990. The laptops can now be preordered in India, and they will be available for purchase via the company’s stores in the country.

MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo, Summit A16 AI+ Specifications 

The MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and an Intel Arc 140V GPU, while the Summit A16 AI+ is equipped with up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor with an AMD Radeon 880M GPU. Both models are equipped with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The former has a 13.3-inch full-HD+ (1,920×1,200 pixels) touchscreen IPS LCD screen with MSI Pen 2 support, while the Summit A16 AI+ has a 16-inch Quad HD (2,560×1,600 pixels) IPS LCD screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and stylus support. 

Both the laptops support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. The MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo has two Thunderbolt 4 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, along with an HDMI 2.1 port. It packs a 4-cell 70Wh battery with 65W charging. Meanwhile, the Summit A16 AI+ has two USB 4.0 Type-C ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and an HDMI 2.1 port and a MicroSD card reader. It is equipped with a 4-cell 82Wh battery and ships with a 100W USB-PD charging adapter.

MSI Stealth A16 AI+ Specifications 

The new Stealth A16 AI+ from MSI is powered by up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processors along with up to GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs with 8GB of GDDR6 memory. The laptop is equipped with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM. It sports a 16-inch display that is available in IPS LCD, OLED, and Mini-LED variants, at up to 4K resolution and up to 240Hz refresh rate. 

MSI has equipped the Stealth A16 AI+ with a Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port. It also has a Gigabit Ethernet port and supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. The laptop features a 4-cell 99.9Wh battery that can be charged at 240W with the included charger. 

MSI Prestige 16 AI+ Evo, Prestige 14 AI+ Evo and Prestige 13 AI+ Evo Specifications 

The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ Evo and Prestige 13 AI+ Evo are equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor, while the Prestige 14 AI+ Evo runs on a Core Ultra 7 258V CPU. These laptops are equipped with Intel Arc 140V graphics and sport 16-inch (UHD), 14-inch (up to 2.8K), and 13.3-inch (2.8K) displays. All three models are equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

These laptops offer Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity along with support for Wi-Fi 7 networks. They are equipped with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and an HDMI 2.1 port. The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ Evo packs a 99.9Wh battery (100W charging), the Prestige 14 AI+ Evo features a 90WH battery (100W charging), while the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo has a 75Wh battery (65W charging). 

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ Specifications

An AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor powers the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ laptop, along with AMD Radeon 880M graphics, and up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The laptop sports a 16-inch display with up to 4K (3,840×2,400 pixels) display resolution with OLED or IPS LCD screens — the latter has a 165Hz refresh rate.

Connectivity options on the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a MicroSD card reader. The laptop is equipped with an 82Wh battery with support for 100W charging.

MSI Creator A16 AI+ Specifications

The new MSI Creator A16 AI+ models are the most expensive in the lineup and are powered by up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processors, along with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPUs with 8GB of GDDR6 memory. They feature a 16-inch display with up to 4K (3,840×2,400 pixels) display with IPS LCD, OLED, and Mini-LED options and up to 240Hz refresh rate.

These laptops support Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. They are also equipped with a Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port. It packs a 99.9Wh battery with support for 240W charging via the adapter that ships in the box.

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 14 5G series in India next month, the company confirmed via its social media channels on Thursday. It will succeed the Note 13 series, which debuted in January, and may comprise three models: a base, a Pro, and a Pro+ variant. Xiaomi’s sub-brand already debuted its latest Note 14 series in China in September and the phones’ global launch, including India, is now expected to follow suit.

Redmi Note 14 Series Launch Date

Xiaomi India’s official X (formerly Twitter) account teased the arrival of the Redmi Note 14 5G series in India via a post which redirected to the company’s Instagram broadcast channel, where the official announcement was made. The phones will be launched in India on December 9.

While no specifications of the upcoming smartphones were revealed, Xiaomi India hinted at the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and camera-centric features. The announcement message read:

“The wait is over… and it’s worth staying up for!

The much-awaited Redmi Note 14 Series is finally here! Bringing advanced AI features and game-changing camera innovations. Get ready to capture, create, and explore like never before.

This is just the start of something big. Stay tuned, because the era of Note is here to redefine everything!

Launching on 9th December.”

It is not yet known if the Indian variants of the Redmi Note 14 5G series will have similar specifications to their Chinese counterparts. As part of the lineup, Redmi Note 14 5G, Note 14 Pro 5G and Note 14 Pro Plus 5G are expected to make their debut in India.

Redmi Note 14 5G Series Specifications

Previous reports suggest all models in the Redmi Note 14 series may sport a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro and Pro+ variants are said to be powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipsets, respectively, while the base model has MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC under the hood.

Both the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+ are speculated to feature a triple rear camera setup, sharing a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. The Note 14 Pro+ may get a 50-megapixel portrait telephoto camera, while the Pro model is said to get a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The former packs a 6,200mAh battery with 90W fast charging support, while the latter is backed by a 5,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging capability.