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  • Taylor Swift’s Cat Olivia Benson’s Net Worth Million, Scottish Fold Is Third Wealthiest Pet in the World!

    Taylor Swift’s Cat Olivia Benson’s Net Worth $97 Million, Scottish Fold Is Third Wealthiest Pet in the World!

    The benefits of being a cat person are real! Olivia Benson, a Scottish fold owned by Taylor Swift, is the third wealthiest pet in the world, according to a recent report by All About Cats. The chubby cat has amassed an estimated net worth of 97 million dollars which is close to 800 crore INR (as per today’s conversion rate) which is ‘pawsitively’ amazing. According to New York Post, a US-based news outlet, social media influencer @Nala cat, a Siamese and tabby mix, is ranked second in the feline fine with an estimated $100 million.” Taylor Swift Reaches Agreement With Songwriters Nathan Butler and Sean Hall Over ‘Shake It Off’ Copyright Lawsuit; Terms of the Settlement Are Unclear.

    “Gunther VI, a German Shepherd owned by the Italian media corporation Gunther Corporation, took home the world’s wealthiest pet with a staggering $500 million. The list was created using Instagram statistics and each pet’s estimated revenue per social media post. On her Instagram page in 2020, Swift shared a photo of Olivia curled up on a couch and it received over 2 million likes.

    It’s no secret that the Midnights album’s vocalist adores her cat, who bears the name of the well-known Law & Order: Special Victims Unit character played by actress Mariska Hargitay. Her fluffy cat has appeared in advertisements, including one for Diet Coke in 2014, as well as in the music videos for her songs “Blank Space” and “Me!” “Before I got the second cat, I was kind of canvassing everyone I knew, saying, ‘Is cats, cat lady?’” Swift said during a 2014 interview on ‘Live With Kelly and Michael’ as quoted in a report by the New York Post, in which she emphasized the plural of ‘cat’.

    “Two cats is cats, and there’s more than one. And they’re like, ‘No, three cats is a cat lady, two cats is a party’,” Swift added. On the list of wealthiest pets, Oprah Winfrey’s dogs Sadie, Sunny, Lauren, Layla, and Luke came in second place with $30 million each, followed by the Pomeranian Jiffpom with $25 million, the late Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette with $13 million, and the late actress Betty White’s dog Pontiac with $5 million. Taylor Swift Is First Artist in Spotify History To Have 9 Albums Each With 2 Billion Streams!

    As per a report by New York Post, tied at USD 1.5 million, each was Instagram-famous dogs Doug The Pug, Tucker and Marutaro. Swift also owns a cat named Benjamin Button, after Brad Pitt’s character in the 2008 film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Button is an adorable ragdoll cat but he didn’t make the cut.

  • Apple iPhone Fold – Foldable iPhone Reportedly on the Anvil; Find All Details Here

    Apple iPhone Fold – Foldable iPhone Reportedly on the Anvil; Find All Details Here

    New Delhi, December 29 : The foldable premium mobile devices are quite intriguing. These devices include a big display that can be folded down to offer a more compact sized device, thus blending the best of the worlds of large screen and convenient portability. Nevertheless, the foldable smartphones are very expensive given to the highly sophisticated tech that goes into making them, and hence one such foldable phone has been long expected from Apple, that’s supposed to be called the iPhone Fold.

    Apple being a leading high-end smartphone maker is expected to offer a foldable smartphone, given the company’s love for small compact devices and the consumers’ demand for large displays. In fact, Samsung, which is the leader in the foldable phones segment, has even jeered at Apple for not having a foldable device in its lineup. Now, reportedly a foldable iPhone is finally on the anvil. It is to be called the Apple iPhone Fold, and is likely to hit the global market by 2025, as per reports. Year Ender 2022: Top 10 Smartphones Launched in India; Check List and Details Here.

    The expected Apple iPhone Fold would feature a OLED display that’s obviously foldable. As per the reports, the design of this upcoming iPhone fold would be similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and would come with a clamshell design only, at least to begin with. It is said that Apple is currently focusing on testing the hinge of the foldable device in order to make it functional and durable. Realme GT Neo 5 Primary Specs Leaked via Poster Prior Imminent Launch; Find All Details Here.

    Currently, only a few companies offer foldable smartphones in the market including Samsung, Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo and Huawei, but the foldable phones are not yet highly popular, purely due to the high price and concerns regarding their durability. Nevertheless, as the tech improves, more and more companies are joining the fold and flip smartphone bandwagon. Apart from Apple, Google is also expected to bring in a foldable Pixel phone in the market in the near future.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 29, 2022 06:02 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Apple May Launch Foldable ‘iPhone Fold’ by 2025 With Flexible OLED Display Feature

    Apple May Launch Foldable ‘iPhone Fold’ by 2025 With Flexible OLED Display Feature

    San Francisco, December 28: Apple will reportedly launch its foldable smartphone ‘iPhone Fold’ by 2025, which is expected to feature a flexible OLED display.

    The tech giant has been working on a folding iPhone design for years, reports AppleInsider. Though it is unclear what form the smartphone might take, the technology needed to create one is still being developed. Apple May Soon Launch TV App on Android Smartphones.

    In September last year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said that the foldable smartphone might not arrive until 2024, the report said. Last month, it was reported that the bulky design of current folding phones does not align with the iPhone maker’s design philosophy. Apple Expected To Launch New MacBook Pro Models and New iMac in 2023.

    In October, industry analyst firm CCS Insight had forecast that the technology giant would begin experimenting with foldable technology soon.

    Ben Wood, chief of research at the firm had stated that if Apple encountered any technical difficulties with the foldable phone, there would be a “feeding frenzy” among haters who would blame the company for the flaws.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Dec 28, 2022 04:13 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Pixel Fold, Google’s First Foldable Smartphone, May Cost a Whopping ,799; Check Specifications Here

    Pixel Fold, Google’s First Foldable Smartphone, May Cost a Whopping $1,799; Check Specifications Here

    San Francisco, November 15 : Google is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable smartphone at a price of $1,799 in May next year, alongside the Pixel Tablet, a media report revealed. The ‘Pixel Fold’ is expected to be unveiled at the company’s annual developer conference, I/O, as it always takes place in May, according to the GSMArena report.

    The new device is likely to come in two colour variants — Chalk (white) and Obsidian (black). Some sources claimed that the Pixel Fold is expected to feature the “usual Pixel-esque performance” and the Pixel flagship camera. Pixel Watch Does Not Suffer From Screen Burn-In: Google.

    “The Pixel Fold’s camera bar is not as expansive as the one in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, as it doesn’t go all the way to the edges,” the report said. It is likely to feature 9.5 MP selfie cameras, “one inside the hole punched into the outer screen, the other on the right side of the big top bezel of the inner screen”. Google Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7 First Android Smartphones To Reportedly Support Only 64-Bit Apps.

    The fingerprint reader is likely to be embedded on the power button and “there are two speakers–one on the top side, one on the bottom”. In August, a report claimed that the tech giant’s Pixel Fold is likely to feature a ‘full screen’ interior with an ultra-micro-hole camera set on the phone’s frame.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 15, 2022 03:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Galaxy Z Fold 4 Record Over 50k Pre-Bookings in Less Than 12 Hours

    New Delhi: Samsung has witnessed a robust demand for its fourth-generation of foldables in India, registering more than 50,000 pre-bookings for Galaxy Fold 4 and Galaxy Flip 4 in less than 12 hours, Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President and Head of MX sales at Samsung India, said on Wednesday. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Galaxy Z Flip 4 India Prices Revealed.

    The record figures came on Day 1 of the pre-booking opening for foldables on August 16.

    “Samsung is targeting to sell 1.5 times more foldable phones this year. We are confident of meeting our target because the new foldable phones come with huge upgrades as compared to last year,” Pullan told IANS.

    He attributed the huge pre-book success to the company’s strategy to expand the foldable experience in India this time. For Fold4 and Flip4, Samsung has expanded its retail network, taking the premium phones to over 10,000 cities, including tier 2 towns and further. This is double the number of retail outlets as compared to last year for the foldable phones, according to Pullan.

    Samsung has also employed more than 12,000 demo units of Fold4 and Flip4 in India to ensure that consumers get great experience with these devices before finalizing their purchase.

    “The Fold4 is the most powerful PC in your pocket with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor and flagship 50MP camera. The Flip4 is the ultimate device for young consumers who are looking to express themselves with its Flex camera,” Pullan noted.

    Samsung led the broader smartphone market with 22 per cent value market share in the first six months of the year. Available in Bora Purple, Graphite and Pink Gold colours, Galaxy Z Flip4 is priced at Rs 89,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and Rs 94,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant.

    The ‘Bespoke Edition’ that offers glass colours and frame options will be available on Samsung Live and Samsung Exclusive Stores for Rs 97,999, the company said in a statement. Available in Graygreen, Beige and Phantom Black colours, Galaxy Z Fold4 is priced at Rs 154,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant and Rs 164,999 for the 12GB+512GB variant. Consumers can also purchase 12GB+1TB variant exclusively on Samsung Live and Samsung Exclusive Stores for Rs 184,999.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Aug 17, 2022 05:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Galaxy Z Flip 4 India Prices Revealed

    New Delhi: Samsung India on Tuesday announced that the fourth generation foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, are now open for pre-book online and across retail stores in the country. Available in Bora Purple, Graphite and Pink Gold colours, Galaxy Z Flip4 is priced at Rs 89,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and Rs 94,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Galaxy Z Fold 4 Pre-Booking in India To Begin Today, Check Details Here.

    The ‘Bespoke Edition’ that offers glass colours and frame options will be available on Samsung Live and Samsung Exclusive Stores for Rs 97,999, the company said in a statement.

    Available in Graygreen, Beige and Phantom Black colours, Galaxy Z Fold4 is priced at Rs 154,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant and Rs 164,999 for the 12GB+512GB variant. Consumers can also purchase 12GB+1TB variant exclusively on Samsung Live and Samsung Exclusive Stores for Rs 184,999.

    “Customers who pre-book Galaxy Z Fold4 will get Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm BT worth Rs 34,999 at just Rs 2,999. Additionally, customers can get Rs 8,000 cashback using HDFC credit or debit cards or can avail Upgrade Bonus of Rs 8,000,” said Samsung India.

    Those who pre-book Flip4 will get Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm BT worth Rs 31,999 at just Rs 2,999. Pre-book customers will also get 1 year Samsung Care Plus worth Rs 11,999 at Rs 6,000.

    “With such unparalleled mobile experiences, our latest behaviour-shifting Galaxy Z series will revolutionise the way users interact with their smartphones,” said Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Head, Product Marketing, Samsung India.

    Galaxy Z Flip4 comes with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor and 10 per cent higher battery capacity at 3700mAh. Touted as the toughest foldables ever, the Flip4 and Fold4 come with armor Aluminum frames and hinge cover, along with exclusive Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the cover screen and rear glass.

    “Content is even more immersive and distinctive on the 7.6-inch main screen of Fold4 with improved 1Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate and less visible Under Display Camera (UDC),” said the company.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Aug 16, 2022 02:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Galaxy Z Fold 4 Pre-Booking in India To Begin Today, Check Details Here

    Samsung launched the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones last week. Both foldable handsets will be available for pre-booking in India today. Samsung has set up a dedicated microsite on its official website, revealing offers. According to the official website of Samsung, the pre-booking of Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Galaxy Z Fold 4 will begin at 12 pm IST. Though the company has not revealed the Indian pricing for both devices, the pre-booking amount has been announced. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 Launched; First Sale on August 26, 2022.

    To pre-book the devices, customers can head over to the official Samsung India website and click on the banner that has the pre-booking information. Customers who pre-book the devices will have to pay Rs 1,999 and will be eligible to get offers worth more than Rs 40,000 and an additional gift worth Rs 5,199. These offers will be available until the midnight of August 17, 2022.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 price starts from $999 and $1,799, respectively, in the US. When converted into Indian Rupee, these prices are approximately Rs 79,350 and Rs 1,42,890. According to a report, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will start at Rs 90,000, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will retail at Rs 1.55 lakh.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Aug 16, 2022 11:09 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Samsung To Reportedly Sell 9 Million Units of Galaxy Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 This Year

    New Delhi: The new Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4 foldable smartphone may see sales close to 9 million units this year, helping Samsung’s foldables market share to jump to 80 per cent at the end of 2022, a new report has said. During the first half of this year, Samsung enjoyed dominant market share of foldables, accounting for 62 per cent of the market. Huawei and OPPO came in a distant second and third. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 Launched; First Sale on August 26, 2022.

    Foldables continue to be the fastest growing smartphone product category this year and Samsung continues to lead the category it created with the first Galaxy Fold device, said Counterpoint Research. The foldables are expected to grow to 26 million units in 2023, the report mentioned.

    “The strong growth defies current economic headwinds as the premium market shows resilience and steady demand. Counterpoint forecasts strong growth through next year too,” said senior analyst Jene Park.

    The global foldable smartphone market is set to grow 73 per cent this year, from 9 million units last year to 16 million units.

    “Samsung has led the market since the beginning, and we think its dominance will continue for some time. Huawei, OPPO, Xiaomi and vivo are all introducing new foldables but they are mostly limited to the Chinese market,” said Park. “Foldables not only bring fresh design to smartphones traditionally ruled by bar-type form factors but also more screen real estate,” said Park. “Framing the growth in foldables, we see the premium market showing strong growth despite macro headwinds, with ultra-premium leading the segment,” said Park.

    Motorola may be the only contender in markets like the US for now. This is growing in importance with smartphone use cases expanding, especially across media, entertainment and work.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Aug 12, 2022 01:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 Launched; First Sale on August 26, 2022

    Bengaluru: South Korean major Samsung on Wednesday unveiled the fourth generation of foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Flip4 (for $1,000) and Galaxy Z Fold4 (for $1,780) — with hyper-fast 5G that will be available in India for pre-orders from next week. Globally, the foldable devices will be available for pre-order beginning August 10, with general availability starting August 26 (in select countries). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Processor Launched, Check Price & Other Details Here.

    In India, the new foldable phones will be available for open sale from early next month. The pricing for new devices in the country will also be revealed at a later date. The company also introduced Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro smartwatches (in 40mm and 44 mm sizes), along with a Galaxy Buds2 Pro hearable device, at its ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ global event.

    The Galaxy watches will be available for pre-order in select markets starting from August 10 with sale starting August 26, according to the company.

    “Created in collaboration with our world-class partners, the next foldable devices offer unparalleled mobile experiences that meet the needs of our most dynamic users,” said Dr TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung.

    Roh said last month that the world saw nearly 10 million foldable smartphones being shipped worldwide in 2021 — an industry increase of more than 300 per cent from 2020.

    In India, Samsung’s foldable phones have grown four times since 2020 in the country, with Fold device garnering 61 per cent market share while its Flip foldable model reaching 39 per cent market share in the country (according to CMR). Touted as the toughest foldables ever, the Flip4 and Fold4 come with armor Aluminum frames and hinge cover, along with exclusive Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the cover screen and rear glass.

    Galaxy Z Flip4 comes in Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold and Blue finishes while Galaxy Z Fold4 in Graygreen, Beige and Phantom Black, along with Burgundy colours. The Flip4 device comes with an upgraded camera and is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform. It houses an expanded 3,700mAh battery with super-fast charging that claims to take the battery power up to 50 per cent in around 30 minutes.

    Galaxy Z Fold4, also with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and hyper-fast 5G, is the first device to ship with Android 12L, a special version created by Google for large-screens, including foldables. Galaxy Z Fold4 offers an upgraded 50MP wide lens and 30x Space Zoom lens, along with a variety of camera modes.

    “Content is even more immersive and distinctive on the 7.6-inch main screen, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and a less visible Under Display Camera (UDC) featuring a new scatter-type sub-pixel arrangement,” said Samsung.

    Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with a unique ‘BioActive Sensor’ that reveals heart rate, blood oxygen level and even stress level. Watch5 Pro has the largest battery in a Galaxy Watch. It’s 60 per cent larger than Galaxy Watch4. In addition, users can monitor blood pressure and ECG from their wrist but these heath functions are only available in select markets.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Aug 10, 2022 07:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Pricing Leaked Ahead of Launch

    Samsung will host its Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event today at 6:30 pm IST. During the event, the tech giant is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Bud2 Pro and Galaxy Watch 5 Series. Ahead of the launch, the pricing of Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Bud2 Pro have been leaked online by a tipster. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 Event: Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Galaxy Z Fold 4 Launch Expected Today; Here’s How To Watch Live Stream.

    According to the tipster, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will retail at EUR 1,879 for the 12GB + 256GB model and EUR 1,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be priced at EUR 1,149 for the 8GB + 128GB model and EUR 1,199 for the 8GB + 256GB configuration. The 8GB + 512GB model will retail at EUR 1,329. On the other hand, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will be priced at EUR 233.

    The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is likely to feature a 7.6-inch QXGA+ display and a 6.2-inch secondary display. The handset could be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. For optics, it might get a 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired charging support.

    The Galaxy Watch 5 Series is said to come in two models – Vanilla and Pro. The latter could be available in black and gray colour options, whereas the former might be offered in multiple colours. The Galaxy Watch 5 Series will run on wearOS 3.5. It will be 5 ATM water resistant and offer GPS support, Bluetooth and more.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Aug 10, 2022 04:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).