The Infinix Zero Flip is expected to launch in India on October 17; anticipated features and specifications

 The Infinix Zero Flip, the first clamshell-style foldable phone from Infinix, is set to be launched in India soon. After making its debut in global markets last month, the phone will arrive in India by mid-October, as confirmed by the company, which is owned by Transsion Holdings. This exciting foldable device comes equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset and boasts a 6.9-inch main display, paired with a 3.64-inch cover display. For photography enthusiasts, the Infinix Zero Flip offers a powerful camera setup, featuring a dual 50-megapixel camera system on the outer side, and another 50-megapixel camera on the inner display, which is cleverly housed within a hole-punch cutout.

According to a microsite on the company’s official website, the Infinix Zero Flip is scheduled to be launched in India on October 17. Globally, the phone has been released in two color variants: Blossom Glow and Rock Black. However, the Indian website currently only showcases the Rock Black variant. Pricing details and other availability specifics are expected to be announced closer to the launch date.

Expected Specifications of Infinix Zero Flip

The Infinix Zero Flip coming to India is expected to share the same specifications as its global counterpart. This includes the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset, with configurations offering up to 16GB of RAM and as much as 512GB of internal storage. The phone is set to run on XOS 14, Infinix's customized version of Android 14.

The Zero Flip sports a 6.9-inch full-HD+ AMOLED inner display, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth performance, while the cover display is a 3.64-inch AMOLED panel, also refreshing at 120Hz. 

In terms of cameras, the device includes a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera on the outer cover display. There’s also a 50-megapixel camera on the inner display for selfies or video calls. Impressively, the phone supports 4K video recording from both the inner and outer cameras and even features GoPro integration, which will appeal to action video creators.

To enhance the audio experience, the Infinix Zero Flip is fitted with dual stereo speakers tuned by JBL. The phone is promised to receive two major Android updates, reaching up to Android 16. Powering the device is a 4,720mAh battery that supports 70W fast charging, ensuring quick recharges with the included charger. 

With these advanced specifications and features, the Infinix Zero Flip is poised to make a significant impression in the foldable smartphone market in India.

EU Is Supposed to Be Unlikely to Issue Google a Break-Up Order Right Now

 EU regulators are gearing up to take a hard look at Google's advertising empire, but it seems they’re pulling back from a once-radical idea: breaking it up. According to sources close to the matter, while Alphabet’s Google may face steep penalties for its anti-competitive practices in the adtech sector, the feared breakup of the company’s powerful ad business is off the table for now.

The European Commission, led by antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager, had previously floated the idea of splitting Google’s ad operations as a way to rein in its dominance. Such a move would have been unprecedented—marking the toughest action ever taken against the tech giant. Vestager had accused Google of tipping the scales in favor of its own advertising platforms, giving it an unfair edge since 2014. 

EU Is Supposed to Be Unlikely to Issue Google a Break-Up Order Right Now

Now, with a decision and a hefty fine looming, officials are likely opting for a more measured approach, citing the sheer complexity of dismantling a business as intertwined as Google’s. However, they haven’t entirely ruled out a breakup in the future, particularly if Google persists in using its market dominance to block fair competition. Those with knowledge of the situation point to an earlier case involving Microsoft as a precedent, suggesting that a breakup order could resurface if Google continues to push boundaries.

Although an official ruling is expected soon, it may not arrive before Vestager leaves office in November, though the possibility still lingers. For its part, Google remains tight-lipped, as does the European Commission, both declining to comment on what could be a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between Big Tech and regulatory bodies.

Google’s dominance in the digital advertising world is staggering. In 2023, its ad revenue hit $237.85 billion, making up a whopping 77% of the company’s total income. From search and YouTube ads to services like Gmail and Google Maps, the company has become the backbone of the digital ad industry. Vestager had previously suggested that Google might have to divest key components of its ad ecosystem, such as its sell-side tool DFP and its ad exchange AdX, due to conflicts of interest. Google also controls ad-buying tools like Google Ads and DV360, which are used to place bids on ad exchanges—creating a situation where the company can unfairly favor its own products.

Meanwhile, Google faces an additional antitrust battle in the U.S., where the Department of Justice has accused the company of trying to monopolize the ad tech market, specifically by dominating both the publisher ad server and advertiser network spaces.

For now, while the possibility of a breakup remains distant, Google’s ad empire faces intense scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic. What happens next could reshape the future of digital advertising and set a new standard for how tech giants are regulated worldwide.