Top Tech News Today: Xiaomi's New Civi Series To Launch In India, Samsung India's New Workshop For Schools, More

In a 24-second video posted on X, formerly Twitter, handset maker Xiaomi has taken a dig at Apple's recent "Crush" ad, where a hydraulic press crushes various musical instruments and art products.

Xiaomi has teased a new phone launch in India.

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Xiaomi's New Civi Series To Launch In India

In a 24-second video posted on X, formerly Twitter, handset maker Xiaomi has taken a dig at Apple's recent "Crush" ad, where a hydraulic press crushes various musical instruments and art products to reveal the new M4-powered iPad Pro. Xiaomi's video starts in a similar fashion, but as the hydraulic press descends, it breaks down, and the screen displays the text “Cinematic Vision,” followed by “coming soon.” With the first two letters of both words in red font, the teaser is sad to be of an upcoming Civi series smartphone from Xiaomi.

Samsung India's Design Thinking Workshop For Schools  

Samsung India has introduced the first ever design thinking and training workshop in select schools across the country. This initiative, which is part of Samsung’s "Solve for Tomorrow" programme, focuses on enhancing essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, probing, and creativity among students through the Human-Centered Design Thinking framework. Tailored specifically for India, the one-day workshop has been conceptualised to encourage students to appreciate the idea of design thinking and nudge them to identify and solve real-world problems.

Apple iPhone SE 4 Price Tipped

The Apple iPhone SE 4 will be priced a bit higher than its predecessor, a tipster posted on X, formerly Twitter, but Apple plans to keep it under $499, says a report by GSMArena. For reference, the former iPhone SE model started at $429. The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is likely to be launched in 2025, and we now have an estimated US price. 

Snapdragon Dev Kit For Windows Launched At Microsoft Build

At Microsoft Build, chip making giant Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows, a compact PC powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, developed in partnership with software giant Microsoft. Specifically designed for developers to create or optimise apps and experiences for the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) PCs, this kit arrives just in time for the launch of Snapdragon X Series-powered laptops next month.