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OnePlus Watch now officially launch, Check the price, features and more

OnePlus has finally launched its first smartwatch with the name of the OnePlus Watch. After so many pieces of news and leaks the One Watch finally arrived in the market with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display. The company launched its smartwatch with two variants namely the Classic Stainless Steel and Cobalt Limited Edition.
As per the OnePlus Watch design, the smartwatch comes with a very attractive arc on the watch case’s side and the company has officially confirmed that every case is hand polished. The company has chosen a round dial design for its first smartwatch and it sports a 46mm size and sports a 2.5D curved glass AMOLED display. The OnePlus Watch launch with a unibody design with the Stainless Steel variant offering a glossy CD pattern on the display bezel.
OnePlus Watch standard variant comes with a fluoroelastomer sports band on the other side the company has used a vegan leather band for the OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition.
In terms of connectivity, the company has to try to catch a seamless connection on its first smartwatch such as hands-free calls, app notifications, adjusting phone settings, access the photo gallery and controlling the camera shutter.
The OnePlus Watch has 4GB of standalone storage which can store a lot of data inside itself. Also, the company has made this smartwatch in such a way that it can control the OnePlus TV as well like controlling the volume, navigating content, and automatically turning it off.
According to the battery backup, the company has said the OnePlus Watch provides you an up to two weeks of battery on a full charge. The OnePlus Watch supports Warp fast charging which can charge the smartwatch in just 20 minutes for a week’s use and it can charge the smartwatch in five minutes for one day of use.
Now let’s come to the features, the OnePlus Watch supports 110 workout modes for fitness enthusiasts, including activities like walking, jogging, running, marathon, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, freestyle training, swimming, badminton, and more. The OnePlus Watch has a 5ATM along with IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.
On the other hand, the company has added blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, stress detection, rapid heart rate alert, and more. Also, the OnePlus has said the users have the track all health information with the OnePlus Health app.
OnePlus Watch price details and availability:
The standard edition costs Rs 16,999 in India, $159 in the US and €159 in Europe. The company has not revealed the price information of the Cobalt Limited Edition yet.
It will be available via Amazon India and the company’s online store.
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How some countries are misusing Google’s AI Tool, Gemini

Google’s AI tool, Gemini, is designed with safety measures to prevent misuse. However, government-backed groups from countries like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have attempted to exploit it for harmful purposes. These groups, known as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), have used Gemini to gather information on military and intelligence targets, understand software weaknesses, and assist in coding tasks.
Additionally, Information Operations (IO) groups from these nations have utilized Gemini for translation, refining the tone of their messages, and disguising their true identities to operate secretly.
Despite these attempts, Google reports that most efforts to misuse Gemini have been unsuccessful. Many have tried to bypass Gemini’s safety protocols using known methods, but these attempts have largely failed.
This situation highlights the challenges in preventing AI misuse. While Google has been effective in stopping direct harmful actions through Gemini, malicious actors can still use the AI’s capabilities to support their activities in less obvious ways. This underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and improvement in AI safety measures.
For a more detailed understanding, you can read Google’s full Threat Intelligence Group report.
Google adds extra security step to Android log-in prompts

Google has enhanced the security of its log-in prompts on Android devices. Previously, when signing into your Google Account, you would receive a prompt asking, “Are you trying to sign in?” and could confirm by tapping “Yes, it’s me.”
Now, with version 25.02.34 of Google Play Services, an additional verification step is required. After confirming, you’ll be prompted to authenticate using your fingerprint, PIN, face recognition, or another two-factor authentication (2FA) method. This change aims to provide an extra layer of protection for your account.
While the added step may slightly increase the time it takes to log in, the enhanced security is a valuable trade-off. iOS users will experience a similar update, with the Google app or Gmail handling the prompt instead of Play Services.
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Samsung releases January 2025 security update for Galaxy devices

Samsung has begun distributing its first monthly update of 2025, featuring the January 2025 security patch, to a variety of Galaxy devices. This update primarily enhances security, addressing nearly 30 vulnerabilities, including five critical issues identified in Google’s January 2025 security bulletin, along with 22 Samsung-specific fixes.
Currently, the update is being rolled out to the following Galaxy models in select regions:
- Galaxy S24 Series: S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 Series: S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 Series: S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 Series: S21, S21+, S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Series: S20, S20+, S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy Z Flip Series: Z Flip 6, Z Flip 5, Z Flip 4, Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Fold Series: Z Fold 6, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 4, Z Fold 3
- Galaxy A Series: A16, A15, A14, A54, A53, A32
- Galaxy Note 20 Series: Note 20, Note 20 Ultra
The availability of this update may vary depending on your region, carrier, and device model. Samsung plans to extend the rollout to more devices in the coming weeks.
It’s important to note that the One UI 7 update is currently in beta for the Galaxy S24 series and is expected to be released more broadly in February 2025. The stable version of One UI 7 debuted with the Galaxy S25 series, which is now available.
For detailed information on the January 2025 security update and its availability for specific devices, you can refer to Samsung’s official security bulletin. As always, it’s advisable to keep your device updated to ensure optimal security and performance.
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